Obituaries

Sarah Ford, 54, El Dorado Springs, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Joplin, MO. Visitation was July 24, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Services were held Thursday July 25, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.

On Saturday, July 13, 2024, Bill Clevenger, 84, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his lifetime sweetheart, Violet Clevenger and their family. Bill was born May 1940. Bill spent 12 years in the Army. Then was a computer programmer and finally a preacher. Serving God and teaching His word was his heart and

Shirley Ann Studer, 84, formerly of El Dorado Springs, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024 at Eagle Crest Nursing & Rehabilitation in Ash Flat, AR. Shirley was born Aug. 14, 1939 in Hereford, TX, to Henry and Billie Stalcup. She graduated from Dimmitt High School in 1957 and married her high school sweetheart, W. L.

Nellie Mae Cox, 78, El Dorado Springs, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024, at her home unexpectedly. Nellie was born July 27, 1945, in Wheatland, MO, to Delmar Freeland and his wife, Ottavia. She graduated from East High School in 1963 and on Nov, 30, 1963, she married Frank Lee Cox in Kansas City, MO.

Gregory Lee Leonard, age 61, of El Dorado Springs, passed away on July 10, 2024. A funeral Service for Greg was held on July 15, 2024. Online condolences may be left at www.blandhackleman.com.

Laurence John Weinbrenner, 85, El Dorado Springs, passed away Monday, June 17, 2024. Larry was born on Oct. 9, 1938, to Alfred and Genevieve Weinbrenner at the Hillsboro, KS, hospital across the street from the home of his paternal grandparents. Larry’s father was a carpenter and the family traveled at times from town to town,

Jerry Dale Dysart, 62, of Jefferson City passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Capital Region Medical Center. He was born Nov. 15, 1961 in Kansas City the son of Charles and Sharon (Houk) Dysart. He graduated El Dorado Springs High School. He was a graduate from Central Missouri State College with a degree in

Michael Hart McGinnis, 86, El Dorado, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024, at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born Dec. 19, 1937, in Los Angeles, CA, to Felix and Maizelle (Hart) McGinnis. Michael is survived by his sisters: Felice, Sharon, and Lohriena; his children: Gregory, Michelle, Katie, Kelly, Michael, Kimberly, Julie, Scott,

Jerry K. Moss was born Aug. 2, 1955 to E. K. and Maurine Moss. He passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024 in El Dorado Springs. Jerry graduated from El Dorado Springs High School in 1973. Jerry enjoyed being outdoors, farming and operating heavy equipment. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Christina and

Betty Lorene Kennon, 94, El Dorado Springs, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Lorene was born Aug. 23, 1929, to Dock Talmadge Neely and Alva Lorene Messick Neely. She attended country schools Cline Hill and Rock, both in rural Cedar County, and graduated in the El Dorado Springs High School Class