March 2023

Lady Eagles retain experience 2 years from state title
A 2021 state title gave way to a year of youth and inexperience for the Purdy softball team, and the Lady Eagles are looking to use that 16-8 season as a springboard to another late-season run. Lori Videmschek, Purdy softball coach, said there’s nothing terribly unique about this year’s squad, and they know what competing in a winning program takes.

A decade of LEGO in Eagle Rock
Special to the Cassville Democrat On March 5, 2013, a new club was born. Founders Kara Fletcher and Jessie Rex started the LEGO Club with the backing of the Eagle Rock Community Association and the Eagle Rock Friends of the Library.
Ralph Edgar Lamberson
Ralph Edgar Lamberson, 86, of Purdy, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023 at Mercy Hospital Carthage in Carthage. He was born September 7, 1936, in Rocky Comfort, the son of Olga and Naomi (Balmas) Lamberson who precede him in death.
John Mitchell Kincannon
incannon John Mitchell Kincannon, 55, of Exeter, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. He was born February 7, 1968, in Wheatridge, Colo., the son of Lynne Bernard and Kris Kincannon.
Anita Louise Morsani
Anita Louise Morsani, 58, of Seligman, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Mercy Hospital Cassville. She was born in Modesto, Calif.

Virginia Fern Wiseley
iseley Virginia Fern Wiseley, 81, of Rogers, Ark. passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Northwest Medical Center – Bentonville in Ark.
Steven Todd Randolph
andolph Steven Todd Randolph, 34, of Eureka Springs, Ark. passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, at his home. He was born March 3, 1989, in Fullerton, Calif., the son of Raymond Todd and Shirlee Dianne (Bourbeau) Randolph.

James Scroggins
croggins James Scroggins, age 85, of Washburn, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Rogers, Arkansas. James was born on August 26, 1937, in Seligman, Missouri.

Doug Henry: Southwest School Board Questionnaire
To continue serving my community, the students, and the staff of the Southwest School District. 2.

Gayla Hall: Southwest School Board Questionnaire
I want to win this position because I want our students to have the best possible education that we can provide, and I want our teachers, administrators, and staff to have a great and fulfilling career. My daughter is currently a Junior and my Mother is the High School Business teacher, so I have a lot of investment regarding the school district.