Obituaries

Robert A. “Bob” Smith, 92 passed away on February 27, 2024.

Ruby Fern Stever, 92, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, at her home.

Janice Christine Allred, 79, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Northwest Medical Center – Bentonville in Bentonville, Ark.

Lilly “Roselea” Jerome, 71, of Seligman, Mo. passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, at her home.

Johnny Cowles, 83, of Cassville, Mo., passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, while under the care of Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Mo. He was born March 29, 1940, in Hasty, Ark., the son of Aubry and Vernie (Fiveash) Cowles, who preceded him in death.

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.