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Donna Marie Smith

Donna Marie Smith, age 89, of Washburn, Missouri passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born October 2, 1934, in Washburn, Missouri the daughter of William Spearman and Fern Marie (Shields) Laney.

To prune, or not to prune?

Shon Bishop, center, talks about his strawberry operation in Exeter, the second stop of two for individuals taking par in the Barry County MU Extension pruning class on Feb. 5.

Donnie Spears: ‘Our Daily Walk’

“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” Romans 12:1-2.