Hubert “Hue” Bowers

Hubert “Hue” Bowers of Berryville, Ark., was born July 22, 1929, in Conrad, Iowa, to Alva and Ada (Bockes) Bowers. Hue passed away Jan. 19, 2026, in Berryville at the age of 96.
Randall Edward Bass

Randall Edward Bass, age 67, of Seligman, Missouri passed away surrounded by the love of his family on February 17, 2026.
Shirley Ann Buchanan

Shirley Ann Buchanan, 83, of Springfield, Mo. passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at The Maples Health and Rehabilitation in Springfield.
Mahlon Dennis Huston

Mahlon Dennis Huston, 84, of Rocky Comfort, Mo. passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Nadine Marie Ronnfeldt

Nadine Marie Ronnfeldt, 56, of Granby, Mo. passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026, at her home.
Donnald Shelley

Donnald Shelley, 70, of Purdy, Mo. passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Mercy Hospital Springfield in Springfield, Mo.
Jessie Mae “Chubby” Starnes

Jessie Mae “Chubby” Starnes, age 80, of Rogers, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on February 19, 2026.
Rev. John Messenger Swatosh

Rev. John Messenger Swatosh, age 82, entered eternal rest on February 15, 2026, at 4:26 p.m., surrounded by his loving family.
Mai Kue Yang

Mai Kue Yang, 52, of Purdy, Mo. passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at Mercy Hospital Springfield in Springfield, Mo.
BasketBrawl round 3 set

Boys district basketball tournaments are underway, with four county schools seeing action this week and round three of an in-county rivalry tipping off next week.



