Obituaries

Ronnie Stricklin, age 75, of Cassville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family.

James Lawrence “Jim” Houser, 92, of Monett, Mo., passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, at his home.

Ruth Ann Koons, 89, of Washburn, Mo. passed away Friday, January 16, 2026 at Roaring River Health and Rehab in Cassville, Mo.

Teresa Ruth “Teri” Smith, 69, of Seligman, Mo. passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas in Rogers.

Thomas “Tom” Parker, born Oct. 25, 1925, died on Jan. 8, 2025.

Song Her, 58, of Monett, Mo., passed away Friday, December 12, 2025, at CoxHealth Medical Center South in Springfield, Mo.

Brian Rayburn Newman, 47, of Buffalo, Mo., passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Colonial Springs Healthcare Center in Buffalo, Mo.

Donald E. Skinner, 82, of Cassville, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at his home.

Lillian “Lil” Gaddis of Shell Knob, Missouri on June 9, 1942, in Robinson, Illinois to Earl and Erma (Dennis) Murphy. Lillian passed away December 29, 2025, in Berryville at the age of 83.

Virginia Ann Meek, 83, of Golden, Mo., passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, at her home.