Koby Allen Brown, 37, of Mt. Vernon passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026 in Cox Medical Center South in Springfield. He was born April 27, 1989 in Springfield the son of Richard Smith and Melissa Huse.
Braxton Mansel Gray, Rogersville, was born Oct. 9, 1940. He passed away on July 19, 2026. He shared his dad and mom, Clarence Raymond Gray and Grace Edna (Arnold) Gray with his fourteen siblings.
Donald (Don) Gates, of Aurora, passed away on July 24, 2026.
He was a faithful member of Faith & Hope Free Will Baptist Church, where his faith remained a guiding force throughout his life. He dedicated 30 years of service to John Deere before retiring.
