Obituaries

Everett William Smith

Everett William Smith, 84, of El Dorado Springs, went to his heavenly reward, at his home on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, surrounded by his wife, Linda, and his five children. Everett was born Sept. 27, 1935, at Lebeck, the eldest child of Everett Paul (Shorty) and Velma Irene (Neely) Smith. Everett attended Concord and Coal

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James William (Hop) Hopkins

Hop was born Feb. 9, 1928, in St. Clair County east of Taberville. He passed away at the Cedar County Hospital Nov. 8, 2019. His parents were Amp and Annis (Barnett) Hopkins. Jis parents moved to El Dorado Springs from their farm in 1947, and Hop attended El Dorado Springs High School. He graduated in

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Rosemary Freeman

Rosemary Freeman, 33, died Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at her home in Overton, Nevada after a long battle with cancer.  She was surrounded by loved ones.  She was born Jan. 6, 1986, in Washington, UT, to Daniel Lynn and Trudy Kirkland Stockdale.  On Nov. 27, 2004, she married Aaron Lloyd Freeman in the St. George

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Opal Christine Hooper

Opal Christine (Clarkson) Hooper, 83, of El Dorado Springs, passed away at Community Springs on Tuesday morning, Oct. 29, 2019. Christine was born Jan. 14, 1936, in Jackson County, the daughter of James Henry Clarkson and Jeannettie Ann (Allee) Clarkson.  She graduated from Lee’s Summit High School in 1954 and also attended Missouri State University.

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Lucille McCallister

Lucille (Galloway) McCallister, 89, of rural El Dorado Springs, MO, passed away at Community Springs Healthcare Facility Oct. 27, 2019. Memorial services were held on Friday, Nov. 1, at Union Hall Baptist Church.  Arrangements were under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at: www.blandhackleman.com.

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Ineta Louise Gann

Ineta Louise Gann (Loftin), Age 78, passed away at home on Oct. 26, 2019.  Ineta was born on Oct. 29, 1940 in Ava to Albert Russell Loftin and Gara Newell (Graham) Loftin, the third of four daughters. Ineta resided in Harwood, since the early 70’s. She was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse, caring for

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Betty Lou Morlan

Betty Lou Morlan, 74, of El Dorado Springs, passed away Oct. 28, 2019. Graveside services will begin at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, in the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s and left at the

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Lisa A. Nikodim

Lisa Nikodim, 59, of El Dorado Springs, passed away at her home on Oct. 23, 2019. Graveside services for Lisa Nikodim were held on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Virgil City Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to help the family with expenses and

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Lloyd ‘Smiley’ Elton Wood

Lloyd “Smiley” Elton Wood, 66, of Lamar,  formerly of El Dorado Springs, passed away at on Oct. 22, 2019. Services for were held on Saturday, Oct. 26, in Bland-Hackleman Chapel with Rev. Brent Bland officiating.  Arrangements were under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at: www.blandhackleman.com.

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Matthew S. Cross

Matthew S Cross, 51, of Sheldon, went to be with the Lord on Oct. 16, 2019. Matt was born December 27, 1967, to Quincy and Margaret (Shannon) Cross. Matt lived most of his life in the Sheldon area and attended El Dorado Springs schools, graduating in 1986. Matt married Hollee Sublett on June 22, 1991.

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