Obituaries

Hubert “Hue” Bowers of Berryville, Ark., was born July 22, 1929, in Conrad, Iowa, to Alva and Ada (Bockes) Bowers. Hue passed away Jan. 19, 2026, in Berryville at the age of 96.

Randall Edward Bass, age 67, of Seligman, Missouri passed away surrounded by the love of his family on February 17, 2026. 

Shirley Ann Buchanan, 83, of Springfield, Mo. passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at The Maples Health and Rehabilitation in Springfield.

Mahlon Dennis Huston, 84, of Rocky Comfort, Mo. passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

Nadine Marie Ronnfeldt, 56, of Granby, Mo. passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026, at her home.

Donnald Shelley, 70, of Purdy, Mo. passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Mercy Hospital Springfield in Springfield, Mo.

Jessie Mae “Chubby” Starnes, age 80, of Rogers, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on February 19, 2026. 

Rev. John Messenger Swatosh, age 82, entered eternal rest on February 15, 2026, at 4:26 p.m., surrounded by his loving family.

Mai Kue Yang, 52, of Purdy, Mo. passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at Mercy Hospital Springfield in Springfield, Mo.

Juanita Banks, age 89, of Lewisville, Texas passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Garden Ridge Place in Lewisville.