July 2025
Stones Prairie raffling quilt at picnic
The Stones Prairie Lutheran Church Picnic will be held July 18 starting at 6 p.m. at the church, located at 5732 Farm Road 1057 in Purdy. The meal includes hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, chips, homemade pies, ice cream and chips.
William Hodgson: Preparing the soil
In July, still remembering the birth of our nation, there are thoughts of Patriotism and what it means for us today.
July 4 celebration in Purdy a sight to see
Fireworks were visible from the heart of Purdy on Thursday during the Terry Family Fireworks event.
Annual tractor pull draws a crowd
Ryan Seedorf, of Granby, got a little air at the start of his pull at the annual Barry County Truck and Tractor Pull, held at the Stumpff Family Event Center on Thursday.
Susan Zoua Yang
Susan Zoua Yang, 85, of Mount Vernon, Mo., passed away on June 11, 2025, in Mount Vernon, Mo.
Lauren Elaine Lewis
Lauren Elaine Lewis, 21, of Seligman, Mo. passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at home.
Mai Lo
Mai Lo, was born on January 5, 1963, in Xiengkhouang, Laos, to Mai Thoj and Nia Za Lao.
William Michael Fasching
William Michael Fasching, born May 6, 1935, in Minot, North Dakota died peacefully at home June 28, 2025, in Shell Knob, Missouri.
Anna Mae Ellstrom
Anna Mae Ellstrom, 91, of Exeter, Mo. passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025, at her home.
Lola Ann Anderson
Lola Ann Anderson, 86, of Seligman, Mo. passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Rogers, Ark.
