Dr. Kenneth Laverne Hall, born on November 10, 1945, in Purdy, Mo., to Hershel and Marjorie (Douthitt) Hall, peacefully passed away on January 29, 2026. He was a beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend to many.

Mary Elizabeth Willett, 89, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Aurora, Mo.

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.