Obituaries

Albert Benjamin (Ab) Spencer. 92, passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020. Born on March 5, 1928, in Dederick the son of Charles and Susie Mae (West) Spencer, he was a lifelong resident of Vernon County. He grew up working the farm with his father and brothers. He attended a

Robert Paul “Bob” Hutsell, age 80, of Blue Springs, Missouri, formerly of El Dorado Springs, passed away Aug. 23, 2020, at KU Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born at Willowville in Cedar County, Missouri, to James and Eula Hutsell on May 29, 1940. Bob attended El Dorado Springs public schools. After graduating

Robert Paul “Bob” Hutsell of Blue Springs, formerly of El Dorado Springs, passed away Aug. 23, 2020. A funeral service began at 2 mp.m. Wednesday, Aug, 26, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at: www.blandhackleman.com.

Harry Edwin Wells, 79, passed away on Aug. 8, 2020, at Research Hospital in Kansas City. The son of Marion Francis and Lillie Edith (Gamble) Wells, Harry was born on Feb. 6, 1941. He spent his formative years in the Schell City area, graduating from Schell City High School in 1959 as salutatorian. Shortly after

Donald E. Westcott Jr., age 68, of Rockville,  passed away in his home Wednesday, Aug.5, 2020. He was born Feb. 6, 1952, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Donald E. Westcott Sr. and Betty Jean (Gordon) Westcott. Donald’s mother was very important to him. He had many friends, who often called him Elvis because his hair

Beula Mae Chism, 96,  went to be with the Lord on Aug. 7, 2020. She was born Feb. 14, 1924, in Barry County Missouri to G.C. and Eula Ulmer. She was the oldest of 4 children. Her siblings preceded her in death; Leta (Bill) Ownes, G.E. (Ruby) Ulmer and W.E. (Treva) Ulmer. She was married

Karl Walter Lehmann 76, of Nevada passed away on Thursday Aug. 6, 2020, the Kansas City  (MO) Hospice House. Karl was born July 3, 1944, in Karlruhe, Germany, the son of Karl Glaiser and Hedwig Louise Lehmann. He was raised in the Milo area by Elmo and Hedwig Pilcher and graduated from El Dorado Springs

Eric LeRoy Maus, 49, of Schell City, passed away suddenly on Friday morning, July 24, 2020. He was born Sept. 10, 1970, in Nevada, , the son of David L. Maus Sr. and Beverly Souza Maus. Eric grew up in the Schell City area, where he attended Schell City Elementary School and graduated from Schell

Marilyn Jean Peery, 76, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020, at her home in rural Nevada, following a long-term illness.  She was born on Oct.17, 1943, in Crawford, NE,  to Joseph Michael and Betty Ann (Langdon) Alkire.  She married James H. Peery Jr. in Nevada on June 10, 1961, and he survives of the

Robert James Capps, 58, of El Dorado Springs, passed away Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. No services are scheduled at this time. Disposition was by inurnment under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Online condolences maybe left at: www.blandhackleman.com.