Obituaries

Jerry Francis Olson, passed away at home near Golden, Mo., on December 23, 2025.

Edith “Alene” Swadley, 85, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Aurora, Mo.

Sharon Kay Lombard, age 86, of Wheaton, Missouri passed away on Wednesday December 24, 2025 in Monett, Missouri.

“Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14.

Dario Perez, 76, of Purdy, Missouri passed away in the comfort of his home on Monday, December 15, 2025.

James Nickle “Nick” Slinkard, age 81, of Cassville, Missouri passed away Friday, December 19, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Vickie Lynn Tipton, 70, of Shell Knob, Mo. passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, at her home.

James Tillman Henry, 72, of Cassville, Mo. passed away on December 10, 2025, in Cassville, Mo.

Daniel Ford, 66, of Exeter, Mo., passed away on December 11, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo.

Douglas Dwight “Doug” Catron, 62, of Seligman, Mo. passed away December 11, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo.