August 2022
Kyle Troutman: Rurally hoofing it
The Aug. 2 election showed us two things in Barry County, the power of hoofing it through rural parts of the Ozarks, and the power behind a rural precinct ballot. Steve Blankenship, of Jenkins, won the Barry County presiding commissioner race over Chad Johnson and Andrew W.
‘Cats look to experience, off-season play
For the first year in many, the Cassville boys soccer team is returning a significant level of experience, including a goalkeeper that will expand his state-record in career saves. Jake Forste, Cassville soccer coach, said in all, the Wildcats return eight starters: senior goalkeeper Peter Littlefield, senior midfielder Lian Nung, senior forward and midfielder Reese Heiden, junior midfielder Jackson Ray sophomore forward Brody Osborne, and juniors Andrew Gray, Jackson Lindley and Ashton Wheeler.
Roberta Ellis
Roberta Lucille Ellis, age 87, of Seligman, Missouri passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Roaring River Health and Rehab in Cassville, Missouri. She was born June 1, 1935, in…
Norvalle Dale “Norm” May
Norvalle “Norm” Dale May, age 90, of Modesto, Calif., went to his heavenly home August 4, 2022. He died peacefully at home with his wife of 50 years, Patricia (Moore) May at his side. Norvalle was born Dec. 22, 1931, in Washburn, Mo., to Clyde May and Ruby (Stewart) May. He spent his childhood in Washburn and Wayne with much of it in the Greasy Creek area. He attended OK School west of Washburn. He had many fond memories of farm life and especially spending time with his grandparents, Ma and Pa Berryhill.
William Sargent
William Franklin “Bill” Sargent, 62, of Fairview, died at 8:15 p.m. Monday, July 25, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13, at New Salem Baptist Church in Neosho. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Burial will be at New Salem Cemetery in Neosho.
Catherine Williams
Catherine Virginia “Cathey” Williams, 81, of Hermitage, Tennessee, died at 10:42 p.m. Wednesday, Aug.
Keith Antle
Keith Allan Antle, age 41, of Exeter, Missouri went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022.
Chuck Terrill: Let’s talk about miracles
The Children’s Sunday School teacher was searching for a certain word. “Children,” she said, “What would you call it if a skydiver jumped out of a plane, his parachute didn’t open, but he landed in a farm pond and was unharmed?” They thought for a moment. One student said, “Pretty good luck.”
Through the years
Aug. 16, 1972 A recent tour through the Holy Land was enjoyed by a group of 35 people from southwest Missouri, including eight from this area.
Purdy FBLA Students Excel at National Leadership Conference
The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) held their annual National Leadership Conference in Chicago June 29 through July 2. Two Purdy students earned a spot to compete at the National level after third place wins at the State FBLA Conference in April. Senior M’kena Propps and Freshman Nathan Harris traveled to Chicago with Adviser Emily Kooi to compete at the highest level. Propps returned with a 6th place finish in Client Service. Propps competed in a preliminary pool of 78 students from across the nation before moving on to the final round where she earned 6th place. Purdy FBLA is guided by Advisers Kay Wright and Kooi. Contributed photo
