August 2025
Reba Loretta Adams
Reba Loretta Adams, 75, of Purdy, Mo. passed away Monday, August 18, 2025, at Granby House in Granby, Mo.
Michael Miller
Michael Miller, 77, of Cassville, Mo., passed away on August 20, 2025. He was born on May 10, 1948, in Miller, S.D., to Christine (Sahl) and Conrad Miller, who preceded him in death.
Irene Carmack Hood (Fisher)
Irene Carmack Hood (Fisher), 95, of Shell Knob, Mo., passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Roaring River Health and Rehab in Cassville, Mo.
Michael Patrick Gasporovic
Michael Patrick Gasparovic, Sr., 77, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Monday, August 18, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas in Rogers, Ark.
David Fisher
David Fisher, 65, of Cassville, Mo., passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Born November 3, 1959, in Lompoc, Calif., to Joe and Irene (Perkins) Fisher, who preceded him in death.
Misha Ann Hull
Misha Ann Hull, age 84, of Cassville, Missouri passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at her home.
Reclaiming a depth of faith
School is officially back in session across our area.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week
Meet Toga! She is a white American Eskimo/mixed breed (medium). Toga was born on Nov. 27, 2023. She is good with other dogs and loves walks.
Through the Years, Aug. 27
30 YEARS AGO: FIRST TIME AT SCHOOL — These new kindergartners found a great way to beat the heat. In addition to fans blowing and lights off, these students got to enjoy Flavor-Ices. Students in Kathy Sheehy’s first grade class are pictured above.
Jeremiah Buntin: Cassville’s favorite teacher
As the end of summer signals the beginning of another year back to school, our memories become entwined with the changing of the seasons, recalling all that we have learned and mourning how much has been forgotten.
