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EUTOKAH S. BULLIMORE
Eutokah S. Bullimore, 79, El Dorado Springs, was born on Aug. 29, 1920, at Fairland, Okla., the daughter of John and Gertrude Cooper Bowman. She passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 1999, at Cox Walnut Lawn Hospital in Springfield.
Eutokah was united in marriage on June 3, 1965, to John Harold Bullimore.
Survivors include two step-granddaughters, Patricia Carriker, Middletown, Ohio, and Susan Brown of El Dorado Springs; one step-great-grandson, John Charles Brown; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband; two stepdaughters; four sisters; three brothers; and her parents.
Eutokah was a member of the Filley Christian Church.
She worked at the International Shoe Company for several years. She started machine quilting for people and got quilts from all over the United States. From the time she started quilting until last year, she had quilted over 3,000 quilts. Eutokah enjoyed her cats, dogs, birds, flowers and gardening.
She will be sadly missed by those who loved her.
Services were held on Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Hackleman Chapel with Rev. Chris Heiss officiating. Musical selections were provided by Mike and Linda Jamison. Interment was in the El Dorado Springs Cemetery under the direction of the Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Max Pyle, Jim Leonard, Don Fugate, Brian Sumner, Rick Coale and Dale McConnaughey.
L. GENE CARROLL
Loyd Gene Carroll, 69, was born June 20, 1930, in Osceola, to James W. and Edna Grace Bowden Carroll. He passed away Sept. 22, 1999, at the Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola.
On June 18, 1964, Gene was united in marriage to Marty Beck in Miami, Okla. Most of their married life was spent in the Osceola area. Gene was an electrician with Local Union #124, retiring in 1989. He truly enjoyed writing music and poetry.
Gene loved his family and was loved by his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Glen Allan Carroll; and a granddaughter, Ashley Carroll Lindsay.
Gene is survived by his wife, Marty, of the home; three sons - David Gene Carroll and his wife, Debbie, Richard Lee Carrol and Loyd Gene Carroll and his wife, Lavonda, all of Springfield; and two daughters, Vicki Ilene Lindsay of Wisconsin and Lorie Jean Carroll, El Dorado Springs; one brother, Homer Carroll, Edwards; two sisters, Lena Raines, Clinton, and Wanda Layher, Rockville; eight grandchildren - Brandi and Amie Carroll, Kansas City, Racheal and Richard Carroll Jr., Lone Jack, Alyssa Kay and David Nathaniel Lindsay, Wisconsin and Bobbie and Reanna Carroll, Springfield; two great-grandchildren; other relatives; and friends.
Services were held Saturday, Sept. 25, in the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel with Rev. Walter Admire officiating. Music was by Mary and Lorie Jean Carroll and J.A. and Irene Hartley. Casketbearers were Brad Jackson, Ray Allen, Mike Powell, Richard Allen, Jim Burrow and Robby Howerton. Honorary casketbearers were Junior Pryne, J. Hartley, Glen Daughterty, Bob Howerton, Ray Carroll, Billy Cripe, Earle Zeiler, Buster Hannah, Hervie Beck and Warren Buchanan. Interment was in Pleasant Mound Cemetery.
ALDEN HESS
Alden Hess, a longtime owner-operator of Hess Plumbing and Heating, was a volunteer fireman, Blue Ridge Church trustee and avid hunter, fisherman and gardener; but still took time to be a caring and concerned husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
This El Dorado Springs native was born on July 10, 1999, into the family of Peter and Clarinda Hess and was preceded in death by both parents and his only brother, Dewey Hess, and two sisters, Ella Eason and Winnie Englund. Twin sisters died in infancy.
Alden was a unique and witty man. He attended Forrest Grove country school but some of his greatest learning was self-taught. He was always a hard worker and his hardest work was in the time when homes were becoming modern and most ditches were dug by hand. He brought smiles to many faces as they first heard the running water in sinks and bathtubs and the flush of toilets. He was a very kind and generous man. Many times when people could not pay the bills if they could pay for supplies, the labor was free. He loved to share whatever he had with anyone in need, from loaning his tools to giving his garden produce away. He was a good neighbor and friend to all. He loved the satisfaction of a job being well done.
On Aug. 22, 1931, he was united in marriage to Miss Melissa Dillsaver at the courthouse in El Dorado Springs by Judge Thomas. Last August they celebrated 68 years together. To this union three children were born; one son and two daughters who survive. They are Clarence Hess and wife, Carol, of Lake Charles, La., Shirley Galloway and Joyce Coleman and husband, James A., all of El Dorado Springs.
Added to this family circle were seven grandchildren - Ed Hess and wife, Donna, of Texas, Fred Hess and wife, Kathy, of Oklahoma, Debbie Wessel and husband, Mark, of Florida, Steve Murrell and wife, Donna, of El Dorado Springs, Wayne Murrell and wife, Terry, of Texas, Carol Coleman Wood and husband, Shelby, of El Dorado Springs, and Michael Coleman and wife, Kathy, of El Dorado Springs; 13 great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends survive.
Area grandchildren that grew up sitting on Grandpa's lap and listening to his tall tales and teasing are Nathan and Savannah Murrell, Christopher Coleman, Waylon, Linda and Colby Wood. He loved and cherished his family.
Alden was saved and baptized and was a member of the Blue Ridge Church of God (Holiness) and was faithful to attend every service until his health failed. He loved to attend area revivals and to testify. Alden faced his failing health with courage and with the loving care of his wife, Melissa, his daughters, Shirley and Joyce, and a special sister-in-law, Mary Greenstreet, and the caring help of home health he was able to stay in his own home.
Clarence Alden Shirley Hess, 90, departed this life at 10:25 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999, at his home with his family close by. He has left a vacant place in the family home but he will live on forever in our hearts and memories.
Services were held on at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, at the Hackleman Chapel with Rev. James Coleman officiating. Musical selections were provided by Ron Hubbard, Lavena and Ray Crooks singing "Amazing Grace" and "Surely Goodness and Mercy." Interment was in the Hazel Dell Cemetery under the direction of the Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home. Pallbearers were grandsons - Ed Hess, Steve Murrell, Fred Hess, Michael Coleman, Wayne Murrell and Shelby Wood.
WARREN EDWARD EWERT
Warren Edward Ewert, 65, El Dorado Springs, was born March 7, 1934, to Edward and Esther Stubby Ewert in Newton, Kan., and passed away Sept. 22, 1999, at Cedar County Memorial Hospital.
Visitation for Mr. Ewert was held on Saturday evening, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. at the Hackleman Chapel. The body has been cremated with inurnment at a later date at the Edna Elm Grove Cemetery in Edna, Kan., under the direction of the Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father and his loving wife, Carrie Jean Lollar Ewert.
Warren is survived by two sons, Lee and Roy Ewert; one grandson, Kris Ewert, all of El Dorado Springs; and two sisters, Betty Boileou, Marion, Kan., and Beulah Perrill of Huntsville, Ala.
Warren worked at Crane Corp. for 18 years before missing a day to bury his 17 year old dog. He enjoyed working with his co-workers and made many good friends that continued a close relationship with him following retirement after working 26 years.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran.
Warren was considered "one of the best craftsman ever known," and could make or fix anything put in front of him.
Warren lived and worked on their farm for 28 years. His friends and neighbors could never catch him in the house but could always find him on the tractor, bulldozer or at his shop doing what he loved to do.
Warren was a proud father and grandfather spending his life working and teaching his sons and grandson. will always be missed and never be forgotten.
IRVIN ELTON BALTHROPE
Irvin Elton Balthrope, 30, Waco, TX, was born June 26, 1973, in El Dorado Springs, and passed away due to an auto accident on Sunday, Sept. 21.
Irvin was a tower communications technician.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Danny Balthrope, who passed away in an auto accident in 1989.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Balthrope - Waco, TX; his son, Zachary Balthrope, age eight - Lawrence, KS; his parents, Connie Coleman - Marshfield, and Monty Balthrope - Schell City; three sisters - Rochelle K. Brown (Balthrope - Fordland, Joey D. Kelly - Marshfield, and Francis Balthrope - Rich Hill; four brothers - Jesse Balthrope - Marshfield, Isaac Balthrope - El Dorado Springs, Shiloh Balthrope - Ellsinore, and Marcus Balthrope - Rich Hill; grandparents, Marvin and Loetta Balthrope - El Dorado Springs, and Edward and Helen Kelly - Pecos, TX; many nieces; nephews, aunts, uncles; cousins; and numerous friends.
A memorial service was held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, at the Comfort Inn on I 44 and North Glenstone, Springfield, with Bro. Terry Gooch officiating. Graveside services and burial will be in Memorial Park at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, in Waco, TX.
Cards or memorials may be sent to Irvin's mother, Connie Coleman, 12689 State Hwy. KK, Marshfield, MO 65706.
CHANDLER RYLEY MOGAN
Chandler Ryley Mogan, five month old son of Gerald and Dixie Mogan, was born on April 14, 2003, in El Dorado Springs. He passed away on Saturday evening, Sept. 20, 2003, at St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Darrell Mogan.
Survivors include his parents, Gerald and Dixie Mogan - El Dorado Springs; his sisters, Ashlee and Kianna; grandparents, Kenneth and Sharon Kicenski and Vera Mogan - all of El Dorado Springs; great-grandparents, Waldo and Alice Kicenski - El Dorado Springs; aunts; uncles; and cousins.
Services were held Tuesday, Sept. 23, in the Hackleman Chapel with Pastor Jim Smith officiating. Musical selections were provided by Tim Lauderback. Pallbearers were Russell Larimore, Tommy Simmons, Chris Wood and Jesse Voegele.
Interment was in the Love Cemetery under direction of the Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home.
SHURLEY B. MOREROD
Shurley B. Morerod, 88, Harwood, passed away Monday, Sept. 22, 2003, at Christian Health Care, Nevada.
Services will begin at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 26, in the Harwood Baptist Church.
Visitation will be from 7 - 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home, Schell City. Friends may call after 12 noon Thursday, Sept. 25, at the funeral home.
