August 2025
Cecil Ellis Wormington
Cecil Ellis Wormington, 84, of Purdy, Missouri was called to his Heavenly home on Saturday July 26, 2025 while at Lacoba Homes in Monett, Missouri. He was born in Star City, Missouri on March 13, 1941; the son of the late Damon and Ollie Wormington. He was united in marriage on May 29, 1959 in Purdy, Missouri to Katherine Henderson; she survives.
Jason Adam “J” Schulz
In Loving Memory of a Beloved Son, Brother, and Uncle
With profound sadness and enduring love, we announce the passing of Jason Adam Schulz, 51, of Monett, MO on 7/31/2025.
Mary Lou Phelps
Mary Lou Phelps of Springfield, Missouri passed away Friday, July 4, 2025, in Springfield Rehabilitation and HealthCare Center in Springfield, Missouri.
Charles Lester Parker
Charles Lester Parker, 72, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Friday, August 1, 2025, at his home.
Lyle Jerome Bittle
Lyle Jerome Bittle, 63, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas in Rogers, Ark.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week
Lexus “Lexie” was returned to us due to no fault of her own. She is an American Bulldog/Hound mixed breed born Dec. 25, 2017. She is house trained, good with cats, dogs and kids.
Through the Years, Aug. 13
40 YEARS AGO: AUGUST COOLER IN FLAT CREEK — It may come as a surprise to many, but there are still swimming holes in Flat Creek, and this foursome is evidence of the enjoyment and cooling effect some can have in August. Shannon Stewart, Travis Hilburn, Kile and Brant Munday were swimming off rocks in an area just below the 13th Street bridge. This particular bend in the creek is just about where a bridge was usually constructed for the Old Soldiers’ and Settlers’ Reunion when the event was held in what is now known as Rocky Edmond-son Memorial Park, as part of the R-4 schools campus.
Jon Horner: Rising from the Rubble
There is a tendency to romanticize new beginnings as fresh, clean slates — pristine, hopeful, full of promise.
YMCA day campers wrap up summer with final visit to Barry County Community Garden
YMCA Day Camp youth wrapped up a summer of hands-on learning and community service with their final visit to the Barry County Community Garden on Aug. 4.
News Briefs, Aug. 13
Zone 4 Mini Golf & More will host Trivia on Saturday at 7 p.m. on the patio.
