Ella Mae Radspinner Primrose, 63, passed away July 24, 2010, from a lingering illness, at her home in Blue Springs with her family at her side. She was born Feb. 5, 1947, in Vernon County, to John Alfred Radspinner Sr. and Martha Florence Evans Radspinner.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Jane Wiegel, and her father, John A. Radspinner Sr.

Ella is survived by her husband, Gene Primrose; son, Victor Primrose; daughter, Pam Burson; son-in-law, Tony Burson; grandson, Tyler Burson; mother, Martha Radspinner - Laquey; sisters, Catherine Landreth - Laquey, Martha Cooper - Slippery Rock, PA, Judy Ross - El Dorado Springs; and brother, John Radspinner – Nevada; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Final disposition, cremation under the direction of Meyers Funeral Chapel in Blue Springs.

Julie Kristene Boulting-house Hurshman, 38, El Dorado Springs, passed away Friday, July 23, 2010, after being involved in a car accident 4.5 miles south of El Dorado Springs city limits on Hwy. 32. Julie was born Nov. 9, 1971, in El Dorado Springs to Charles and Carol Boultinghouse.

Julie was a very tender hearted, caring mother and grandmother to her three children and two grandchildren. She enjoyed working with flowers and seemed to have a green thumb as whatever she planted and tended seemed to prosper quite well.
She also enjoyed spending time with horses. She enjoyed the company of her little dog, Shiloh, watching movies. Another hobby she was beginning to enjoy was scrapbooking. Spending time with her young grandchildren brought her special happiness.

Julie was saved as a young girl and was an active member of Jerico Springs Missionary Baptist Church holding the position of Sunday School secretary.

Julie was preceded in death by her grandmother, Myrtle Jo Williams (granny), and her grandfather, Royston Boultinghouse.

Survivors include: Her parents, Charles and Carol Boultinghouse; grandmother, Myrtle Boultinghouse - El Dorado Springs; three children, Na Tasha King, and husband, Kaleb - Stockton, Andrew Hurshman - El Dorado Springs, and Corey Hurshman - of the home; one sister, Misty Cochran, and husband, Marcus - El Dorado Springs; one brother, Randy Boultinghouse, and wife, Dana - Nevada; two grandchildren, Treavyn King and Kambria King; and many other relatives and friends. Julie will be sorely missed by all who knew her.

Services began at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 27, at Jerico Springs Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Jerry Grant officiating. Neil Breshears and Barbara Stiles provided music. Interment followed in Brasher Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.

Pallbearers were: Na Tasha King, Andrew Hurshman, Corey Hurshman, Randy Boultinghouse, Kaleb King, Marcus Cochran, Cody Boultinghouse, Roy Lee Boultinghouse and Nelson Bender. Treavyn Koale King was an honorary pallbearer.

Eugene Lee Bryan, 46, El Dorado Springs, died on July 21, 2010, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Eugene “Gene” was born June 29, 1964, in Neodesha, KS.

Eugene was a pastor, a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, a Mill Wright construction worker and a previous business owner of Honey Do Contractors.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Lee Bryan and Cherol Ann Bryan.

Eugene is survived by his wife, Nishua, of the home; son, Joshua, and his wife, Britney, and their daughters, Aubri and Alyx; son, Trey, and his wife, Caressa, and their son, Conner; daughter, Tonya; two sisters, LeaAnne Johnson and Sherri Thurman; six nieces and nephews and nine great-nieces and nephews.

Graveside services and interment began at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 24, in Clintonville Cemetery with Joshua Bryan and Trey Bryan officiating. Music was Amazing Grace and Wholes In The Floor Of Heaven.

Arrangements were by Sheldon Funeral Home in El Dorado Springs.

Leland Earl Ijams, 94, Schell City, passed away Monday, July 19, 2010, at the Nevada Regional Medical Center.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou, of the home; one son, Ron Ijams – Castroville, TX; two daughters, Earlene Christie – Higginsville, and Carol Mandernach – Olathe, KS; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will begin at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 6, at the Schell City United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. just prior to the services at the church.

Memorials are suggested to the Schell City Community Building.

Arrangements under the direction of the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home, Schell City.

Donna Evans, 77, Carthage, the daughter of Edwin K. and Laveda M. (Shirk) Knight was born Aug. 1, 1932, in Schell City and passed from this life Saturday, July 17, 2010, at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Joplin.

Donna was raised in Schell City by her grandparents, John and Nancy Shirk and attended school there. She later met and married Earl Feagan and together they moved west, living in Arizona and California while Earl worked construction. Later, Donna moved back to Vernon County where she worked for a time at the Tent Factory and later began employment with what is now the Nevada Habilitation Center. She retired from there in 1997. Donna was married for more than 20 years to J.B. Evans.
He passed away in 1984.

Donna was a Christian lady. She loved flowers, gardening and especially caring for humming birds. She lived most of her life in the Nevada area where she attended Calvary Baptist Church but, for the last six years, has lived in Carthage to be near her daughter, Lisa. Together they attended Central Christian Center in Joplin. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
Survivors include: Three sons – Paul Feagan, and his wife, Kristi – Milo, Kerry Feagan, and his wife, Rhonda – Carthage, and Albert Feagan – Carthage; one daughter, Lisa Robinson – Carthage; one sister, Shirley Roselli, and her husband, Jimmy – Kansas City; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one niece; one nephew; other relatives and many friends.

Services began at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, at the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home in Schell City, with Bro. Charles Garton officiating. Musical selections were provided by Tammy Schilling, Nicole Austin and Kellie Gunn. Interment was in the Green Lawn Cemetery, Schell City.

Pallbearers were – Travis Smith, Ricky Green. P.J. Feagan, Albert Feagan, Josh Robinson, Zachary Austin and Evan Feagan.
Memorials are suggested to: Central Christian Center, 410 S. Virginia, Joplin, MO 64801.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home in Schell City.

John Lee Pruitt, 57, Sheldon, passed away Friday, July 16, 2010, at St. John’s Regional Medical Center, Joplin. He was born Oct. 4, 1952, in Ft. Scott, KS, to William Joel Pruitt and Barbara Ann Eastwood Pruitt.

He was married July 26, 1981, in Nevada, to Sharon Thaxton and she survives of the home.

John was born in Ft. Scott, KS, but spent most of his formative years in Nevada. He attended Kansas City College and Bible School in 1970. John made his living as an insurance agent but was also a minister his entire adult life. He was currently the pastor of the Lighthouse Tabernacle Church in Nevada.

He was a member of the Missouri National Guard being honorably discharged in 1970. He loved auctions and visiting with his sale’s friends. He loved his family and that love was returned in full.

In addition to his wife, Sharon, survivors include: four sons - Samuel Pruitt - Mountain Home, AR, Jonathan Pruitt - De Kalb, IL, Benjamin Pruitt - West Plains, and Joel Pruitt - of the home; four daughters - Rebekah Pruitt, Saral Pruitt, Elizabeth Pruitt and Tabitha Pruitt - all of the home; six grandchildren; two brothers, Bill Pruitt and Daryl Pruitt - both of Nevada; three sisters - Jo Sisseck - Nevada, Betty Hudson - Springfield, and Debra Sisseck - Hugoton, KS.

Services began at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, with Rev. George Ferguson officiating. Interment followed at Moore Cemetery in Nevada.

Contributions may be made to a memorial fund for his children in care of Ferry Funeral Home, 301 S. Washington, Nevada, MO 64772.

Carol Ann (West) Johnson, 66, El Dorado Springs, passed away at Cedar County Memorial Hospital on July 15, 2010, after a lengthy illness. She was born on July 24, 1943, to Lee F. and Iris M. (Losey) West.

Carol grew up on the family farm in St. Clair County. She attended school at Stoney Point and later in El Dorado Springs R-II School. She later lived and worked in Springfield and Kansas City.

She married James Arnold and was blessed with a daughter, Debbie. Following, she met and married Clarence Arnold and to this union she was blessed with four more children, two sons, Clarence Jr. and Jerry, and two daughters, Betty and Sharon. On April 15, 1987, she was united in marriage to Dennis Johnson with whom she shared 23 wonderful years.

She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved to raise flowers and enjoyed going fishing and camping. She also liked yard sales and flea markets. She enjoyed visiting and spending time with her family and friends.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers - Junior, Donnie and Ronnie West; and two sisters, Irene Anderson and Elaine Collins.

Survivors are her loving husband, Dennis Johnson; her children - Debbie Aurand - Adrian, Clarence Arnold, and wife, Kathy - Freeman, Jerry Arnold, and wife, Kathy - Archie, Betty Plumb, and husband, Larry - Peculiar, and Sharon Warren, and husband, Jay – Butler; six stepchildren - Denise Fanning, and husband, Jeff - Aurora, Duane Johnson, and wife, Annie - Schell City, Jennifer Hoffman, and husband, David - El Dorado Springs, Vance Johnson - Appleton City, Tammy McNeece, and husband, Greg - El Dorado Springs, and Chance Johnson - Springfield; one sister, Linda Lumley - El Dorado Springs; 37 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one aunt, Edna Hulett – Marion, KS; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Services were held Monday, July 19, at Sheldon Funeral Home in El Dorado Springs with Rev. James Coleman officiating. Special music was Traveler’s Prayer, No Tears In Heaven and Angel Band.

Casketbearers were - Aaron Johnson, Christopher Hubbard, Dustin Johnson, Andrew Johnson, Waylon Johnson and Michael Willis. Honorary casketbearers were - Dewayne Plumb, Eric Arnold, Justin Plumb, Lester Arnold, Matt Plumb, Aaron Warren, Jason Arnold, Jesse Arnold and Dillon Warren.

Interment was in the Clintonville Cemetery, El Dorado Springs, under the direction of Sheldon Funeral Home.

James Hainesworth Truluck, 89, El Dorado Springs passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at Community Springs Healthcare Facility in El Dorado Springs. He was born in Birmingham, AL, on May 23, 1921, to Marvin Leroy Truluck and Louise Freeman Truluck.

Jim had eight siblings - Billie Suydam, Marvin Jr., Howard Dewey, Eugene Cusick, Charles Mason, Carolyn Louise Wells, Louis Freeman and Isadore McQueen.

Jim married Luella Mae Wiley on Feb. 20, 1943, in Neosho.

He served in the US Army during World War II as Technical Sgt. for the Superior Headquarters for the Allied Expeditionary Forces (SHAEF) assigned to General Eisenhower.

After returning from Europe, he attended Joplin Business College and owned Curtis and Truluck Grocery (C & T) in El Dorado Springs. He later worked for Witt Engineering as an equipment salesman and office manager and sales manager for Fugate Ford.

Jim was proud of his service to his country and enjoyed being active in the DAV and VFW, once serving as VFW Regional Commander. He was an active member of the Free Methodist Church in El Dorado Springs and later Sulphur Springs Baptist Church. Those that knew him would recall Jim as a sharply dressed man who loved professional baseball (especially the Atlanta Braves), playing catch with his kids and grandkids, carpentry, fishing and anything that had sugar as an ingredient.

Jim is survived by his wife of 67 years, Luella Truluck - El Dorado Springs; daughters, Beverly Jean Norris, and husband, Ron - Lenexa, KS, and Patricia Louise Lucke, and husband, Alan - Corpus Christi, TX; two brothers, Louis Freeman “Bud” - High Point, NC, and Isadore McQueen Truluck “Mac” - Timmonsville, SC; grandchildren - Erin Knuth - Austin, TX, Jay Lucke - Kerrville, TX, Heather Schneider - San Antonio, TX, Jeanne Lucke - Plano, TX, Megan Dorge - Jefferson City, and Adam Norris - Overland Park, KS; great-grandchildren - Troy Knuth, Nathan, Lawson and Andrew Schneider, Annabelle, Isabella and Jeremiah Dorge, Kolt and Tanner Payne and Lily and Cooper Norris; and nieces and nephews - Jackie “Lucky” Truluck, Lynne Lefteris, Mac Truluck Jr., Paige Wise, Amber Lovelace, Tom Schultz and Bruce Wiley.

Services were held Saturday, July 17, in Sheldon Chapel with Rev. Wendell Daniel officiating. Undivided Hearts provided the music. Interment was in Newton Burial Park in Nevada.

Pallbearers were – Adam Norris, Brian Dorge, Gerald Tucker, Tom Shultz, Scott Watkins and John Tucker.
Arrangements were by Sheldon Funeral Home of El Dorado Springs.

Donald David Barger, 83, El Dorado Springs, was born May 4, 1927, the fifth child of Joseph Leslie and Jessie Leah (Loven) Barger in Eaton, CO. Don passed away into the presence of his Lord July 14, 2010, at home.

Don served in the United States Marine Corps. He received an honorable discharge on Aug. 21, 1946.

On July 17, 1949, Don was married to his soul mate, Margie Lou Spoor. To this union were born two sons, Donald Robert and David Lee. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Don and Margie would have celebrated 61 wonderful years of marriage on July 17, 2010.

Don was a member of the Union Hall Southern Baptist Church since March of 1966. His church was an important part of his life.

Don received a Certificate of Service in recognition of 35 years of continuous service with Mid-America Dairyman, Inc. in April of 1988.

Preceding Don in death were: his parents; one daughter-in-law, Margaret Anne Allinson Barger; one grandson, Daniel Mark Barger; two brothers, Marion Leslie Barger and Robert Albert Barger; and two sisters, Anna Lea Conyers and Nina Marie Perkins.

Don leaves behind: his wife, Margie; two sons, Donald Robert, and his wife, Pat, and David Lee, and his wife, Ramona; one sister, Dorene Hiestand, and husband, Wayne; four grandchildren and their spouses; 12 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends who loved him.

Services were held on Saturday, July 17, 2010, at Bland-Hackleman Chapel with Rev. Don Palmer officiating. Elbert Ford and Joanne Alexander provided music. Interment followed in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were: Bruce Caldwell, Frank Koger, Wayne Hiestand, Rollie Lines, Hersel Spoor and Russell Spoor. Honorary pallbearers were: Danny Quick, Jon McElwain, Stephen Barger and Kirby Patrick.

Memorial donations may be made to Union Hall Baptist Church and may be left at Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.

Vivian A. Read, 89, formerly of the Filley/El Dorado Springs area, passed away Monday, July 12, 2010, at Maples Health and Rehab in Springfield. She was born Oct, 6, 1920, in Cedar County, west of Caplinger Mills to John L. and Charlotte (Shaw) Hopkins.

In 1926 she moved with her parents one and a half miles north of Filley, where she attended Cherry Valley School. She met and married King Thomas “Buck” Read in 1938.

Viv, as she was commonly known to those who knew her best, and Granny Viv to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, lived alone in Filley at the family residence most of her adult life. She resided there until she fell and broke her hip. After surgery and other complications, she moved in with her daughter, Vadena, in Springfield until her death. Vadena was her caregiver since she could no longer live alone or care for herself on a daily basis.

In Filley, she was always busy, keeping her home up and cooking for relatives and visitors. She was always available when someone needed home care or for someone who was celebrating a special occasion. One of her many specialties was “home made” (from scratch) cinnamon rolls. If you spent the night with Vivian, you would awaken to the smell of the rolls cooking in the oven, having been made the night before.

Vivian was a faithful member of the Filley Christian Church and always looked forward to Sunday morning and other special occasions. She was special and a friend to everyone she met. She always had a kind word for everyone, no matter what their
walk in life.

Vivian was also a charter member of Cherry Valley Extension Club, Red Cross Volunteers, High Hopes (cancer survivors) and liked to spend quality time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be missed by those who knew her best and the memories will last a lifetime.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband; an infant son, Charles Edward, and a special nephew, Curtis Eugene Hopkins.

Survivors include her children: Larry Read and wife, Iris - Jacksonville, FL, Vadena Julian – Springfield, and John “Johnny Bill” Read - Kimberling City; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one sister, Violet Skakal - Basehor, KS; two brothers, Cletis E. Hopkins - Stockton and Curtis L. Hopkins - West Chester, PA; several nieces and nephews; many other relatives and a host of friends.
Services will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 15, at Bland-Hackleman Chapel with Rev. Howard McPeak officiating. Karen Rains
will provide music. Interment will follow in Mound Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be: David Skakal, Jerry Lee Skakal, Chet Read, Trent Donnohue, Ben Julian and K. Lee Whitesell.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to High Hopes, Filley Christian Church or Hospice.