Obituaries

James Carrol “Cab” Lombard, age 71, of Rocky Comfort, Missouri passed away Monday, May 5, 2025, at CoxHealth Medical Center South in Springfield, Missouri.

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

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

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., age 75, of Rocky Comfort, Mo. passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Mo.

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

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, 92, of Seligman, Mo., passed away Friday, May 2, 2025, at her home.

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

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