Troy Lee Fleetwood Sr., 82, of Aurora passed away Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 in his home surrounded by family. He was born April 5, 1943 in Springfield, the son of William and Violet (Bryant) Fleetwood. He worked for the City of Aurora street department for over 40 years until his retirement
Brian Rayburn Newman, 47, of Buffalo passed away Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 at Colonial Springs Healthcare Center in Buffalo.
He was born Dec. 12, 1978 in Independence, the son of Randy and Nina (Smith) Newman. Preceding him in death was his father.
Carolyn Jean Meier, 91, of Mt. Vernon passed away on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at home. She was born July 21, 1934, in Greene County, the daughter of the late Laverna and Della (Sullivan) Meier.
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.
