September 26, 2026
Norma Lorraine (Davis) Taylor, 89, passed away on March 26, 2020, at Barone Alzheimer’s Care Center in Nevada after a fighting a hard battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born to Anna Mae (Tillie) and Oren Davis on Jan. 2, 1931, in Tiffin. Norma graduated from El Dorado Springs High School in 1938. She was a
Darrel Kent Purtle, 69, Nevada, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Darrel was born February 15, 1951 in Cedar Springs to Frank and Helen Purtle. Darrel leaves behind the love of his life, soul mate and best friend, Carleen (Fisher) Purtle of the home, whom he married on
Charlotte Marie (Rodgers) Messick, 74, El Dorado Springs, passed away March 16, 2020. She was born in Oil City, PA, the daughter of Vern O’Neil and Marie Alva (Rodenbaugh) Rodgers. Survivors include four children: Thelma (Marcus) Breshears, Sherry Hudson, John Dennem, and Richard Tigner; one sister, Agratha Daniels; one brother, Danny Rodgers; nine grandchildren; and
Michael Lee Johnson, age 68, passed away March 8, 2020, from a short illness. Michael was born October 13, 1951, in Clinton, Missouri, to Leo and Marcia (Ashley) Johnson. Michael was saved at a young age. He attended grade school in Clinton, Missouri, and graduated from El Dorado Springs High School. He served four years
Virginia Faye (Barker—Tate) Claessen, 72, Independence, passed away March 2, 2020. Virginia Faye Barker was born Feb. 27, 1948, to Donald and Neva (Burton) Barker at their home in St. Clair County. She is survived by her husband, Andrew Claessen of the home; son, Mikale Tate and wife Mitzi of Independence; granddaughters, Sarah and Artemis
Carol Elizabeth (Buxton) Gray, 74, was born March 11, 1945,in Raytown. She passed into the arms of Jesus on Feb. 29, 2020 from complications with an abdominal aneurysm. Carol was saved at a young age and was most recently an attendee at Sulfur Springs Baptist Church. Even though she was a quiet and private
Lisa Kay Dralle passed away Feb. 10, 2020, at Barnes-Jewish hospital in St. Louis after a hard fought battle with pulmonary fibrosis. She was preceded in death by an infant brother and Charles (Chuck) Dralle, who was her dad since she was five. Surviving is her mother, Martha Kaye Dralle Perkins; sister, Janet Swopes; Half-brother,
Virginia (Barker) Claessen, 72, Independence, passed away Monday, March 3, 2020. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at Brush Creek Missionary Baptist Church in rural Collins. Burial will follow in Brush Creek Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at: www.blandhackleman.com.
Melba L. McPeak, 92, of El Dorado Springs, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, at Moore Few Care Center in Nevada. Melba was born May 6, 1927, to Roy Hershall and Bessie (Haggard) Dennis. Melba was saved and baptized at a young age. She was a member of the First
Inez Evelyn Bond Smart, 94, was born in Henley on Aug. 31, 1925 to John William Wesieyn and Vivian (Sullens) Bond and passed away on Feb. 17, 2020. Inez was preceded in death by her husband, Glen O. Smart; three brothers – Paul and (Virginia), Marvin and (Ruby), and James and (Conchita); eight brothers-in-law; six
