James Darrel Cathey II, born on Oct. 31, 1941in Springfield, passed away on Jan. 15, 2026. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 55 years, Chris Cathey; his sister Jeanne Fiore; son Darrel Cathey (Julie Cathey); and his two daughters, Nikki Crawford (Larry Crawford) and Michelle Maggard.
Pam Mahaffey, 72, of Ash Grove passed away Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. She was born on Nov. 30, 1953, in Davenport, Iowa. On Nov. 1, 1986, she and Edward Mahaffey were united in marriage and shared over 36 years together before Ed’s passing in 2023.
Edwena (Deanie) Mae Young, 82, of Marionville passed away on Jan. 9, 2026, with family by her side. She was born in Marionville on Nov. 8, 1943, to John and Betty Garoutte. She was the oldest of two children.
Jerry Preston Houser, born Oct. 10, 1937, passed away Jan. 7, 2026 at the age of 88. His children, Brian, Brett, Wendy and Bentley as well as his grandson, Zach, were with him.
Sherley Ann “Blades” Hammons, of Republic passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 at the age of 92. She was born at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, to Burl Lester and Edna Mae “Mooneyham” Blades on Aug. 18, 1933. As a child she attended St.
