Obituaries

Melissa Jane Robertson
Melissa Jane Robertson passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and deep devotion to those she held dear.

George Washington Witherspoon Williamson Wardlaw
George Washington Witherspoon Williamson Wardlaw was born on November 26, 1947, in Columbia, South Carolina to Frank Harper Wardlaw and Jane Williamson Wardlaw.

Jessie Mae “Chubby” Starnes
Jessie Mae “Chubby” Starnes, age 80, of Rogers, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on February 19, 2026. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Circle of Life in Bentonville, Arkansas.

LaVeta Crowe
LaVeta Crowe, 65, of Cassville, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Mercy Hospital Cassville.

Elbert “Wayne” Allen
Elbert “Wayne” Allen, 91, of Jenkins, Mo. passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at his home.

Austin Leon Deans
Austin Leon Deans, 47, of Purdy, Mo. passed away on February 23, 2026, in Purdy.

Cindy Ann Greathouse
Cindy Ann Greathouse, 59, of Shell Knob, Mo. passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas in Rogers, Ark.

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

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

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



