Jean Zebert-Kutz, wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at the age of 95. She was born on Aug. 7, 1930, in Wentworth, to the late Frank and Marie (Mettlach) Landoll.
Darla Anita Brigman, 71, of Aurora passed away peacefully on Jan. 9, 2026, in her home.
Born on Sept. 7, 1954, in Monett, she was the daughter of Nova and Franklin Williams.
Patricia Lynn Shelton, 47, of Mt. Vernon passed away on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at her home. She was born Dec. 1, 1978, in Yellville, Ark., the daughter of Michael and Ann (Massey) Shelton.
She was a homemaker and enjoyed crafting.
Mary Jeanette Forsyth, 96, of Georgetown, Texas, formerly of Mt. Vernon, passed away on Monday,
Jan. 12, 2026, at her home. She was born Oct. 19, 1929, in Dewar, Okla., the daughter of James and Myrtle (Drake) Shoun.
Linda Gay Brisco, 71, of Monett passed away on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Miller. She was born in Fort Bragg, Calif. on Aug. 29, 1954; the daughter of Clifford and Lenora (Jennings) Brisco.
Nina Dian Stirling, 73, of Carthage passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. She was born in Kansas City, Kan. on Dec. 8, 1952; daughter of Earl and Mabel (Rimmer) Whinery. She married Richard Stirling on Dec. 18, 1987, in Olivet, S.D.
John Ralph Hood, 62, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. He was born on July 20, 1963, in Springfield and resided in Miller.
He was a devoted Christian and father to his two children, Brandon Hood and Sarina Hood. Also, grandfather to his beloved five grandsons.
Vera Orean Mangrum, 72, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at her home in Pierce City. She was born in Yuma, Ariz. on Oct. 14, 1953; daughter of George and Willa Mae (Finley) Nunnaley. She graduated from high school in Arizona.
Brenda Kay (Wrobleski) Buchanan, 66, of Liberty passed away on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, with family by her side, in Kansas City. She was born in Monett on Aug. 23, 1959; daughter of Gerald and Betty (Craton) Wrobleski.
