The family of Melvin Smith would like to thank everyone for all the cards, flowers, food, phone call and generous gifts.
A special thank you to Brent Bland and the staff at Bland-Hackelman Funeral Home for the beautiful service.
Also we would like to thank the First Christian Church for letting us have our dinner there before the service.
A special thanks to Travis Malek for fixing the meat for the dinner and Woods for the chicken.
We would like to thank Brinda Stroer, Pete and Tina Smith for all their help with the dinner.
Thanks for your kindness and thoughtfulness. Hope you know how very much you’re appreciated.
With Love and Thanks,
The Smith family

Thank You from May 19, 2022 CBCO Blood Drive
Thank you to all who came to donate blood at the El Dorado Springs Church of Christ on Thursday, May 19. The folks at the Blood Drive had extended hours due to the blood shortage and our goal was to collect 40 units. Our community turned out to support the CBCO Blood Drive! We had 41 people register to make a donation thanks to everyone in our community! We appreciate each of you coming out to give your donation. We cannot save lives without your life-saving gift! Thank you so much! Blood from your donations go to many Hospitals, including El Dorado Springs, Nevada, Bolivar, Joplin and Springfield.
Thank you to the following people: Hannah Bail, Shirley Beckman, Jeffrey Behl, Christina Behl, Lynda Bishop, John Borders, Traci Borders, Lila Carriker, Carlos Cary, Cina Ceder, Whitney Gayman, Hannah Haberle, Alexa Heiserman, Robert Hite, Shelyna Hughes, Patti King, Kevin King, Linda Knight, Brian Koger, Pam Lacuesta, Larry Lewellin, Brenda Mart, Kate Matzke, Jennifer Mays, Angel Merz, Linda Pate, Lilly Plain, Catherine Rivers, Michaela Robertson, Richard Schadowsky, Kay Sewell, Leola Sobon, Brent Swager, Theresa Tabor, Jean Throckmorton, Jeffrey Tipton, Stasia Whitaker, Deenie Woolery, Teri Biddlecome, Daniel Yoder, and Leroy Yoder.
The following are volunteers who serve visibly or behind the scenes for the Blood Mobile: Christena Green, Kay Sewell, Kay Erickson, Jeannie Hertzberg, Doris Fortney, Jan Richardson, Sheryl Walker, Pat Moore, Linda Pate, and Teri Biddlecome. Also, a big THANK YOU! to the Church of Christ for letting us use their building for this important event.
Our NEXT Blood Drive is scheduled at the Church of Christ on Thursday, July 14, 2022, from 12 to 6. Appointments are strongly encouraged and can be made by logging on to cbco.org, calling 417-227-5006, or you can call Teri Biddlecome at 417-876-1115 a week or two prior to the Blood Drive to schedule your appointment.
Teri Biddlecome
CCMH Hospital Auxiliary Volunteer