Virginia Kay Law, 76, of Aurora passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, while at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. She was born in Springfield on Jan. 5, 1950, the daughter of the late Roy Osborne and Mary (Rethford) Edwards.
Roger Neal Hill, 75, of Monett passed away on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, while at his home in Monett. He was born in Kansas City on Feb. 2, 1950, the son of the late Neal and Eva (DeLong) Hill.
He was a retired welder and a veteran of the United States army.
Suzanne Michelle Mixsell, 86, of Aurora passed away peacefully on Feb. 8, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born Aug. 31, 1939, in Burbank Calif., the daughter of James and Desi (Cunningham) Ryan. She was the older sister in the family.
Donald Leon Terry, 73, of Joplin passed away on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, while at Mercy Hospital in Joplin. He was born in Monett on Feb. 19, 1952, the son of the late Jerry Leon and Ava Lee (McHolland) Terry. He was united in marriage in Jay, Okla. to Betty Gripka; she survives.
Virgil Wayne Riddlesperger, 81, of Springfield, formerly of Verona, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, at Ravenwood Senior Living, in Springfield. He was born March 16, 1944, in Harrison, Ark., the son of Ray and Agnes Mae (Terherst) Riddlesperger.
Waverly A. Wood, 81, of Cassville passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, at Lacoba Homes in Monett.
She was born on Oct. 19, 1944, in Keokuk, Iowa, to Eston and Katheryn (Gardner) Wells. On Nov. 18, 1962, she married the love of her life, Paul Wood, in Kahoka.
Dorothy Williams McElveen, 82, of Springfield passed away on Feb. 3, 2026, at Springfield Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was born to Homer Williams and Dorothy (Baldwin) Williams on Dec. 10, 1943, in Springfield.
Kenneth “Kenny” Gardner, 82, passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted father, proud grandfather and great-grandfather and a loyal friend. Born in Marionville, he was the beloved son of Franklin and Jewel Gardner.
Kenny Dean Smith, 78, of Charlotte, N.C., passed away on Jan. 28, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by Jeanne Smith (Morrison), whom he married on Sept. 1, 1967. Their marriage of 58 years was a testament to commitment and devotion.
