Obituaries

Joshua Ellis “Josh” Ayres, 49, of Washburn, Mo. passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at his home.

James Roland “Jay” Bowsher, age 92, of Cassville, Mo., passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Cassville Health and Rehab in Cassville, Missouri. He was born December 29, 1931, in Cassville, Mo.

Frances “Lucille” (Cooper) Holman died February 21, 2024, surrounded by her adoring family. She was born on February 28, 1928, to Elmer and Frances Cooper, in Eagle Rock, Mo.

Anita Michelle “Shelly” (Prewitt) Bruton, 58 years of age entered into rest on Feb. 14, 2024. Born to Lester and Norma (Richmond) Prewitt on Oct. 16, 1965, in Columbia, MO.

It is with heavy hearts and precious memories we share the passing of Carrie Louise Rose, age 97, of Cassville, Missouri. Carrie passed away Monday, February 12, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas in Rogers, Arkansas after a sudden illness.

Robert Lynn Hayes, 61, of Purdy, Mo. passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Mercy Hospital Joplin, in Joplin, Mo.

Donna Marie Smith, age 89, of Washburn, Missouri passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born October 2, 1934, in Washburn, Missouri the daughter of William Spearman and Fern Marie (Shields) Laney.

James McKinney “Jim” Bower, age 85, of Cassville, Missouri passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at his home. He was born May 21, 1938, to Austin J.

William Erle “Bill” Ash, 70, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Friday, February 2, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Cassville in Cassville, Mo.

Albert Eugene Wolfe, Sr., age 86, of Fairview, Mo. passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Joplin in Joplin, Mo.