July 2023
Johnny Lee “John” Cole
Johnny Lee “John” Cole, age 75, of Exeter, Missouri passed away Friday, July 14, 2023, at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Missouri surrounded by his family. He was born June 26, 1948, in Cassville, Missouri the son of Garr and Blanche (Hulett) Cole.
Lucille Blanche “Lu” Brown
Lucille Blanche “Lu” Brown, passed away on July 8, 2023 at her home in Wheaton, Mo. after a short illness.
Dortha Ann Amos
Dortha Ann Amos, 81, of Purdy, Mo. passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, at Mercy Hospital Northwest Ark.
Forest Service: Unauthorized trails a concern
Unauthorized trails are an increasing concern throughout the Mark Twain National Forest. While the Forest maintains nearly 900 miles of trails that are open to the public for a variety of activities, including hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and motorized use, the creation and maintenance of unauthorized trails outside of this system is on the rise.
Jig On the Water
July 19, 2023 Fishing has been good all week. We got some needed rain and the river came a bit, at 28 CFS as of Sunday.
Cassville class of 1953 reunites
The Cassville High School class of 1953 held its 70th class reunion on May 28 at Roaring River State Park. Of the 88 graduates, attendees included, front row, from left: Margarite Sturgell Evans, Ivalyn Sapp Koger, Sammy Sparkman Hudson, ruby Hemphill Caudill, Anna Bell Reams Heiss, Fern Sandberg Pettyjohn, Ruth Allison and Donna Melton Easley. Back row: Mary Ruth Vaught Myers, scar Dykes, Barbara Stiles Fogg, Janice Bryant Sims, Sue Weddington Cooper, J.C. Cooper, Paul Stumpff, Maurice Hart and Chuck Beeson.
Jeremiah Buntin: Booming tomato canning factories once vital to Ozark’s economy
For the first half of the 20th century, tomato canning was an important industry Barry County. During the industry’s peak during the 1930s, a total of 16 canning factories were in operation in Barry County.
Pet of the week
Pharaoh has been in the shelter for 1,947 days and desperately needs a hero! Pharaoh can get along with just about any female dog but is selective with male dogs.
5 generations gather in Exeter
With the arrival of Octavia Pitts, a local family recently met in Exeter and captured a photograph with five generations of its members. Family members pictured include: Frank Martin, 90, of Exeter; Marie Martin, 85, of Exeter; Rose Lackey, 62, of Exeter; Angela Spellman, 41, of Mount Vernon; Orvil Pitts, 21, of Anderson; Reagan DeSpain, 20, of Anderson; and Octavia Pitts, 3 months. “We are blessed by our Savior and loved by many,” the family said. Contributed photo
Year in Photos — Cassville boys hoops
Publisher’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from each team photographed during the 2022-2023 athletics seasons. — KT Cassville’s Aidan Cook stretches for a shot in a contest against Nevada last season.
