Obituaries

Kent Wayne Hackleman, 61, passed in peace at the young age of 61 on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019 in Seattle, WA, with his family by his side. Kent was born on Aug. 29, 1958, to Charlene and Roy Hackleman in Humansville. The love for travel came at a young age when he decided to leave

Gary Thomas Norman, 58, of El Dorado Springs, passed away Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. Gary was born Feb. 19, 1961, in Wichita, KS to Kenneth and Blanche (Seeley) Norman. He lived most of his childhood in Stockton eventually coming to work in El Dorado Springs, where he met the love of his life, Sherri. Gary

Phyllis Ray Clark, 66, of Walker,  passed away Sept. 6, 2019. Memorial services for Phyllis Clark were held on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Sheldon Baptist Church, Sheldon. Arrangements were under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to “Defenders of God,” Kid’s Group

Richard Lewis Rogers Sr., 68, passed away on Sept. 3, 2019. He was born June 19, 1951. Services were held on Sept. 9, in Bland-Hackleman Chapel.  Interment followed in the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to help the family with expenses and

Shirley Gail Murphy, 84, was born April 22, 1933. She passed away Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, at Community Springs Healthcare in Stockton. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, in Sheldon Funeral Home. Burial will be in the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 10 -11 a.m. Wednesday

Terry Lee Smith, 53, of El Dorado Springs, passed away Sept. 8, 2019. Services will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, in Bland-Hackleman Chapel.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at the funeral home.  Burial will follow in Lebeck Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.

Reva Irene (Bybee) Keller. 84, was born Feb. 12, 1935, in Schell City to C.J. and Nellie Irene (Robinson) Bybee.  She passed away Aug. 5, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. She and her twin sister were the 6th and 7th children of 10 born to the family.  Reva gave her life to Christ and

Wilma Ellen “Cookie” (Ellifrits) Hickox, 84, passed away Aug. 23, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Hickcox Jr., in 1984. A service will begin at 1 p.m. Aug. 31 in the Church on the Hill in Stockton.  A graveside service will be begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, in New

Rachel Louise (Benham) Lasley, 76, of El Dorado Springs, passed away Aug. 22, 2019. Services were held on Aug. 26 in Bland-Hackleman Chapel.  Interment followed in Virgil City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to help the family with expenses and left at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left