Obituaries

It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely passing of William (Billy) Herrmann, a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, who left us at the age of 27. His life was tragically cut short on October 18, 2024, a day that has forever changed the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Robert “Dale” Slagley, 58, of Harrison, passed away Monday, October 14, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield. Dale was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. Dale was born on October 22, 1965, in Harrison, to Robert Junior and Lenora (Roller) Slagley.

Glenn Arthur Newell, 76, of Lakeview, passed away on October 16, 2024, at Baxter Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born on December 19, 1947, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Harry and Stella (Patton) Newell.

Kathy Sue VanOstran, 68, of Harrison, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024, at her home. Kathy was born in Newark, Ohio, on January 4, 1956, to Richard and Kathelene (Conner) VanOstran.

Marilyn “Sue” Defeo, passed away in Springfield, Missouri, on September 29, 2024. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on November 12, 1942, to Cecil and Evelyn Ferris.

Thomas (Tom) Edward Hawk, 73 of Harrison, passed away on October 9. Tom was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on March 19, 1951, a son of Joseph and Margaret (Beahrs) Hawk.

Jerry Shane Spears, 50, of Harrison, went to his Heavenly home to spend eternity with his Lord on October 4, 2024. He was born on February 3, 1974, in Little Rock, the son of Jerry and Debbie (Douglas) Spears.

Patricia Lane Callado, 84, of Jasper, passed away on October 1, 2024, with two of her daughters by her side. She was born on October 9, 1939, in Beloit, Wisconsin, the daughter of George and Charlotte (Wayne) Ramsdell.