Obituaries

Beverly Jean “Bev” Heaton
Beverly Jean “Bev” Heaton, 83, of Seligman, Mo. passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025, at her home.

Donavon Thomas Mitchell
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Donavon Thomas Mitchell, who left us far too soon on April 27, 2025.

Teresa “Tessa” Rich
Teresa “Tessa” Rich, 51, from Washburn, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo.

Clarence Thomas “Bud” Scott, Jr.
Clarence Thomas “Bud” Scott, Jr., age 75, of Rocky Comfort, Mo. passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Mo.

Vanessa Rae Puryear
Vanessa Rae Puryear, 63, of Cassville, Mo. passed away on May 2, 2025, at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale, Ark.

Nathan “Big Nate” McFarland
Nathan “Big Nate” McFarland, has passed away. He was born in Bentonville, Ark., and spent his elementary years in Guymon, Okla., before settling in Cassville.

Velva “Jo” LaFever
Velva “Jo” LaFever, 92, of Seligman, Mo., passed away Friday, May 2, 2025, at her home.

Vicki Diane Easley
Vicki Diane Easley, 76, of Wheaton, Mo. passed away Monday, April 28, 2025, at her home.

Johnny Douglas Williams
Johnny Douglas Williams, 75, passed away at his residence in Eagle Rock, Mo., on Friday, April 21, 2025.

Gwendolyn Hazel “Gwen” Runyan
Gwendolyn Hazel “Gwen” Runyan, 91, a longtime resident of Eagle Rock, Mo., passed away Saturday, April 20, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas, in Rogers, Ark.




