Obituaries

Jeff Reed
Jeff Reed, age 60, of Cassville, Missouri, passed away on August 11, 2024. The son of Gary “Cotton” and Connie Hilburn Reed, Jeff was born on April 12, 1964, in Monett.

Franklin Delano “Frank” Edwards
Franklin Delano “Frank” Edwards, 88, parted ways with this world on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, in his home after a lengthy battle with colon cancer. He was born May 28, 1936, near Cape Fair, Mo.

Lola Aunzell Smith
Lola Aunzell Smith, age 92, of Cassville, Missouri passed away August 7, 2024, at the home of her caregiver. Lola was born in Morrow, Arkansas on March 30, 1932, the daughter of Eugene Clay and Martha Lee (Brock) Cuzick.

Challie Ann Allison
Challie Ann Allison, 61, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, in her home.

Wilma Ruth Saunders
aunders Wilma Ruth Saunders, 91, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas in Rogers, Ark.

Leroy C. Utter
Leroy C. Utter, 67, of Joplin, Mo., finished his earthly mission and departed this life on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Rogers, Ark.

Bobby Joe Durossette, Jr.
Bobby Joe Durossette, Jr., 53 of Seligman, Mo. passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024.

Michael Anthony Brattin
Michael Anthony Brattin, 48, of Mt. Vernon, Mo. passed away peacefully on August 2, 2024, at his home.

Teresa “Suzanne” Cardin
Teresa “Suzanne” Cardin, 59, of Exeter, Mo., passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024, at her home. She was born August 3, 1964, in Guthrie, Oklah., the daughter of John and Leota (Anderson) Morrisett.

Jimmie Dale May, Sr.
Jimmie Dale May, Sr., 73, of Exeter, Mo., passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, at Cox Monett Hospital in Monett, Mo.


