Obituaries

Johnny Cowles, 83, of Cassville, Mo., passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, while under the care of Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Mo. He was born March 29, 1940, in Hasty, Ark., the son of Aubry and Vernie (Fiveash) Cowles, who preceded him in death.

Joshua Ellis “Josh” Ayres, 49, of Washburn, Mo. passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at his home.

Anita Michelle “Shelly” (Prewitt) Bruton, 58 years of age entered into rest on Feb. 14, 2024. Born to Lester and Norma (Richmond) Prewitt on Oct. 16, 1965, in Columbia, MO.

It is with heavy hearts and precious memories we share the passing of Carrie Louise Rose, age 97, of Cassville, Missouri. Carrie passed away Monday, February 12, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas in Rogers, Arkansas after a sudden illness.

William Erle “Bill” Ash, 70, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Friday, February 2, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Cassville in Cassville, Mo.

Albert Eugene Wolfe, Sr., age 86, of Fairview, Mo. passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Joplin in Joplin, Mo.

Robert Lynn Hayes, 61, of Purdy, Mo. passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Mercy Hospital Joplin, in Joplin, Mo.

Donna Marie Smith, age 89, of Washburn, Missouri passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born October 2, 1934, in Washburn, Missouri the daughter of William Spearman and Fern Marie (Shields) Laney.

James McKinney “Jim” Bower, age 85, of Cassville, Missouri passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at his home. He was born May 21, 1938, to Austin J.

Marjorie Ellen Rhoden Hull, 102, of Jacksonville, Arkansas passed away January 16, 2024, in Jacksonville. She was born September 7, 1921, in Walnut Grove on the Butler Farm, Carroll County, Arkansas to the late John Sherman Sr.