Obituaries

Brian Hamilton was born on November 17, 1963, in Grandview, Mo. to Len and Doris Hamilton, who preceded in death. 

Loren “Lavon” Russell, 88, of Monett, Mo. passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at home.

Mava Belle Writer, 78, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Friday, February 27, 2026 at her home.

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.