October 2025
JAG learns trees at Community Garden
The Barry County Community Garden hosted 20 youth in the Cassville High School Jobs for America’s Graduates program. Master Gardener Skip Easter gave a demonstration on fall tree planting and an overview of what a forester does as a job.
Purdy school board studies facility needs
The Purdy school board reviewed pressing facilities needs and updates on operations at its September meeting.
Larry Paul Wecker
Larry Paul Wecker, 86, passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2025.
Jim Lassiter
Jim Lassiter, passed away on October 17, 2025, he was born April 15, 1943, in Berryville, Ark.
Tommy Rex Farwell
Tommy Rex Farwell, 85, of Green Castle, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025, at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
Jake Justin Dimello
Jake Justin Dimello, 30, of Seligman, Mo., passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo.
Lyndell Faye DeJarnatt (Skelton)
Lyndell Faye DeJarnatt (Skelton), 82, of Cassville passed away in her home surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, October 16, 2025, after a short battle with brain cancer.
Pink Ladies’ stories shared
Power of Pink has been helping women diagnosed with breast cancer for 15 years. Janice McCracken, founder of Power of Pink, has raised $464,843.40 for 58 women.
News Briefs, Oct. 22
Beginning with the 2026 election cycle, candidates will need to submit form 5120 online. The link for Form 5120 can be accessed through the DOR website at sa.dor.mo.gov/candidate-affidavit.
Lady Wildcats blank Seneca to win second softball district title
Behind the arm of senior Aubrey Stoufer, the Cassville softball team held Seneca scoreless in the Class 3, District 6 championship, claiming its second district title in school history with a 4-0 victory.
