June 2025
Jig On the Water, June 8
We had a lot of water this week. The river was at 299 CFS Sunday. This is very high, not flooded by any means, just high. There’s a strong flow, and the water is still off color. It’s not muddy, just has that blue-green murky color to it.
Nathan Toon: To the glory of God
All things happen according to the glory of God.
Year in Photos — Cassville volleyball
Cassville’s Lorelei VanDerhoef sets a ball at the net on senior night against Lamar last season. Kyle Troutman/ktrout-man@ cassville-democrat.com
Exeter title chase continues
The Exeter softball team was please with a winning season this spring, but the Lady Tigers are still on the hunt for postseason hardware.
Pollinator Weekend returns to Roaring River
Staff at Roaring River State Park are gearing up to celebrate National Pollinator Week June 20-22. The Roaring River Nature Center will offer programs and handouts from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the day.
Max Stumpff
Max Stumpff, 80, of Cassville, Mo. passed away peacefully at Circle of Life in Bentonville, Ark., Friday, June 6, 2025.
Freda Belle Ray
Freda Belle Ray, 89, of Aurora, Mo. passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Willard Care Center in Willard, Mo.
James “Jim” Edwards Jones
James “Jim” Edwards Jones, 83, of Seligman, Missouri sadly passed away on June 3, 2025. A Celebration of Life for James will be held on Monday, June 9th at 2:00PM at Rollins Funeral Home, 1401 W Hudson Road, Rogers, AR 72756. Full obituary and condolences can be found at www.rollinsfuneral.com
Kenneth Lee Ruark
Kenneth Lee Ruark, 90, of Washburn, Mo. passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Cassville Health Care and Rehab in Cassville, Mo.
Joseph Gunnels
Joseph Gunnels, 73, of Cassville, Mo, passed away surrounded by family, on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
