Johnie Earnest Clark passed away on June 4, 2026, at the age of 102. He was born on Feb. 22, 1924, in Pittsburg, Kan., the son of William Walter and Gertie Ethel (Tweedy) Clark.
James Earl Bruton Sr., 87, of Republic passed away on June 9, 2026, in his home. He was born Nov. 4, 1938, to James C. and Clara (Peck) Bruton in Greene County.
Thomas “Tom” Dee Smart, 75, of Branson West passed away on May 27, 2026. He was born June 26, 1950, in Springfield, to Dale and Othel (Roberts) Smart. He graduated from Glendale High School in Springfield in 1968 and joined the Army just after turning 18 years old.
Kenneth Wayne Termin, 90, of Springfield passed away on May 21, 2026. Born on April 14, 1936, in Aldrich, he attended school in Morrisville and played on the baseball team. He earned his high school diploma through the “American School” High School Course on March 11, 1955.
