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.
Rollin’ down Main

Cassville student Madi Yockey drives a tractor through the Cassville square on Feb. 24 during "Drive Your Tractor to School Day," part of the school's FFA Week celebrations.
Man who called to file report arrested for meth
An Eagle Rock man who called authorities to file a report was arrested for alleged possession of methamphetamine.



