Scottie Duane Downs, age 64, of Stotts City, MO passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Mt Vernon, MO. He was born in Springfield, MO on Tuesday, May 2, 1961; son of Scottie Lee and Ida Belle (Parks) Downs.
James "Jim" Thomas Budd Sr., 82, of Aurora passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026. He was born April 9, 1944, to Elmer and Carman Budd in Logansport, Ind.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield.
William Robert “Bill” Paulsen, 73, of Washburn passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026. He was born on Sept. 22, 1952 in Worthington, Minn. the son of Robert Paulsen and Mary Lou (Munsell) Paulsen.
Doris Jean Leach, 90, of Ash Grove passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at her home. She was born March 10, 1936, in Ainsworth, Neb. the daughter of Raymond and Zella (Parsons) Holder.
Sharon Mae Derby, 71, of Aurora passed away Monday, April 13, in Ascend Nursing Center, Aurora. She was born May 7, 1954 in Grand Rapids, Mich., the daughter of Ardith and Dorothy Middleton Babcock.
Fred L. Clevenger, 71, of Marionville passed away Tuesday, April 21, at his home. He was born July 7, 1954 in Aurora, the son of Mickey and Ova (Riddle) Clevenger. He was a carpet installer for over 50 years.
