June 2023
Margaret Jane Martens
Margaret Jane Martens, 78, of Carthage, passed away at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois on June 14, 2023.
Patrick Jon Little
Patrick Jon Little, 58, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away on June 4, 2023, in Fayetteville, Ark. He was born on July 29, 1964, in Chicago, Ill., to Lawrence James Little and Michelle Payntar Little.
Rosie Mae Walker
Rosie Mae Walker, 92, of Wichita, Kan., passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Sandpiper Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Wichita, Kan.
She was born July 5, 1930, in Washburn, Mo., the daughter of James and Jessie Hayworth who preceded her in death.
Also preceding her in death was her husband, Roger Walker; one son, Randy Walker; three brothers and three sisters.
Survivors include two sons, Ronald Walker and his wife Carol of Wichita, Kan. and Robert Walker and his wife Teresa of Wichita, Kan.; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
It was while working at Cessna Aircraft Company that she met Roger. She later attained her CNA certification and the remaining forty years of her life was spent taking care of others, which she loved doing.
Services were held Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Reverend Jim Erwin conducted the services. Burial will be at Washburn Prairie Cemetery in Washburn, Mo.passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Sandpiper Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Wichita, Kan. She was born July 5, 1930, in Washburn, Mo., the daughter of James and Jessie Hayworth who preceded her in death.
Pernica Jo “B Jo” Phelps
Pernica Jo “B Jo” Phelps, 91, of Wheaton, Mo., passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Mo.
Vicky Lynn Brown
Vicky Lynn Brown, 69, of Greenfield, Mo. passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Lawrence County Manor in Mt.
William Everett Bunch
William Everett Bunch, Jr., 56, passed away the morning of June 5, 2023, in Joplin, Mo.
Jig On the Water
The river is still low and clear the CFS as of Sunday and is almost 19, so with this clear low water, anglers will want to use 2-pound line when they can. The dry fly-fishing has been fantastic using blue wing olives, elk hair caddis, parachute Adams, Griffiths gnats, beetles and ants.
‘Sirens’ takes town on nautical adventure
David Oliphant, as Anthony, sings about strength as he tries to overcome being involved in a shipwreck during the play ‘Sirens’ on Thursday.
Barry County Fair Board hosts 11th annual event
The Barry County Fair Board has announced the 2023 dates and exhibits, set to host the annual fair on Saturday in Butterfield. The Circle M Cattle Company has donated the use of its barn this year for the fair.
Through the Years, June 21
40 YEARS AGO: The Cassville Chamber of Commerce board got an idea of how big the proposed nativity scene characters will be and the color scheme to be used during their meeting Tuesday. Five C of C workers on the project are pictured here with an actual design of a wise man as one of 12 characters planned. On the left side are C of C president Jack Nickols, project chairman Cecilia Miller and Truman Baker. On the right are Jane Smith, the design committee and John Miller. Mrs. Miller said the actual- size character would be mounted on cardboard for display around the community. Construction, placing and lighting of the scene is scheduled in December in conjunction with the Cassville Christmas parade. Democrat file photo
