March 2024
Bobby Wayne “Bob” Bradford
Bobby Wayne “Bob” Bradford, 79, of Wheaton, Mo. passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin after a long battle with dementia.
Cassville Democrat hires new sales executive
The Cassville Democrat has hired a new sales executive who brings a wealth or journalism experience to the award-winning publication. Joining the sales team at the Cassville Democrat is Jessica Breger, a native of Austin, Texas.
Purdy teen injured in wreck
Vehicle overturns west of Purdy A Purdy teenager was injured in a wreak at 7:50 a.m. on Monday on Route B, one mile west of Purdy.
Man calls possessions his ‘rape kit’
Who: Jeffrey Edmondson, 54, of Berryville, Ark. What: Charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of an illegal weapon and misdemeanor unlawful possession of an illegal weapon More: Edmondson being held on no bond Arkansas 54-year-old being held on no bond, 2 felony charges BY KYLE TROUTMAN ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com A traffic stop on Highway 112 developed into an arrest and the suspect allegedly referring to items in his vehicle as his “rape kit.” Jeffrey Edmondson, 54, of Berryville, Ark., is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of an illegal weapon and misdemeanor unlawful possession of an illegal weapon.
SLUDGE fund grows
Legislators, industry insider address large audience at East Newton High School State Rep. Dirk Deaton, R-Noel, and State Sen.
Jane A. S
mith Jane A. Smith, known as Janie, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024, at Wesley Hospital in Wichita, Kan.
Evelyn Bernice (Dryer) R
iddle Evelyn Bernice (Dryer) Riddle, Age 92, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, long time resident of Cassville, Missouri, passed away on March 5th, 2024, surrounded by her family. Evelyn was born on November 3, 1931 at Peace Valley, Missouri, to Boyd and Dessie Dryer. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and her husband Verdayne.
Robin Lanette K
ier Robin Lanette Kier, age 61, of Cassville, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at home surrounded by her loved ones. Robin, daughter of Charles and Alice Jean (Crane) Reed, was born on February 12, 1963, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. She graduated high school in Grove, Oklahoma, and subsequently graduated from Oklahoma A and M with associate degree in general studies then went on to Missouri Southern State University in 1987, where she obtained a BS in Elementary Education, and was the homecoming queen in 1986. She received her Master’s Degree in Leadership Ethics at John Brown University in 2004. Robin began working as an admissions counselor at Crowder College in Neosho in 1987. Prior to retirement Robin received an outstanding service award in September of 2014. She retired in 2015 as Student Services Coordinator after 28 years at Crowder College. Following her retirement, she enjoyed spending time on the family farm with her grandson Radley and her dogs, Birdie and Daisy. She was a lifelong Oklahoma State University fan and loved reading and music. She was saved at a young age and was proud member of the United Methodist Church in Washburn.
Darlene Louise G
ilje Darlene Louise Gilje, the daughter of H. Raymond and Rachel (Braaten) Thompson was born on April 15, 1945, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Rugby, North Dakota. She died at the age of 78 years on Monday, February 12, 2024, at home, surrounded by her family, in Exeter, Missouri.
