Obituaries

Susan Ring, 78, passed into her Savior’s presence Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, surrounded by her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchild. Susan was born June 18, 1947, in Joplin, MO, to Clarence and Betty (Rosenberry) Jackson. She was the eldest of six children and spent her whole childhood in Joplin. Susan enjoyed caring for her family,

Sophronia Rebecca (Jobson) Tabor, 97, passed away Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. She was the only child of Samuel Noah and Jessie Rosella (Carr) Jobson, born on Sept. 8, 1927 in Miller County, MO. After her mother’s death when she was 8, she was raised by her maternal grandparents and grew up with her many cousins.

Percy Howard (Shorty) Gilpin, 90 , was born Sept. 19, 1934, to Percy Clyde Gilpin and Jessie Jewell McCarthy Gilpin near Olympia in Cedar County, MO. He passed away in his home and met his Savior on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025. Young Howard noticed a cute young lady sitting by the window at a country

Lora Marie Murry, 77, Eldorado Springs, left this world on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Private family ceremony at Clintonville Cemetery, Eldorado Springs.

Jimmie Milton Burns, 76, born July 30, 1949, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025. Services for Jimmie were held Saturday, Aug. 2, at Bland-Hackleman Chapel, El Dorado Springs. Officiated by Brent Bland.

Ethel Moore, 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. We invite you to join us in remembering and honoring her legacy. Services will begin at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs. Burial to follow at Pleasant Springs Cemetery. In lieu of flowers: Donations may be made to

Tommy “Tom” Ray Mooney II, 54, Lamar, MO, passed away on July 27, 2025, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, MO. Tom was born Aug. 20, 1970, in El Dorado Springs, to Tommy Ray Mooney Sr. and Opal Marie (Warner) Mooney. He graduated from Walker High School with the Class of 1988 and went on

Bryan William Overcast II, 95, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on Aug. 3, 1929, in Kansas City, MO, he lived a long and meaningful life filled with quiet strength, hard work and a deep love for nature, family, the state of Missouri and his

Grace Jewell (Cauthon) Bausch, 93, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025, at her home in Titusville, FL. She was born March 3, 1932 near Gerster, MO in St. Clair County. She was the ninth child of Fred and Lula (Baumgarden) Cauthon. In her early school years, she attended Kings Prairie School in St. Clair County

Orah May Breedlove Mockbee, 81, passed away peacefully at Columbia Manor in Columbia, MO, on July 15, 2025. Orah May was born to George Oliver Breedlove and Audery Winters Breedlove on March 21, 1944 in Flint, MI. Audery Breedlove was visiting her sister Orah while her husband, George Breedlove, was stationed in Germany during World