July 2026
Julius “Bill” Garcia Jr.
Julius “Bill” Garcia Jr., 81, of Shell Knob, Mo., passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the Mo. Veterans Home in Mount Vernon, Mo. He was born on December…
James Edward “Jim” Smith
James Edward “Jim” Smith, 73, of Shell Knob, Mo. passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at his son’s home in Okla. He was born August 31, 1952 in St. Louis,…
Kyle appointed CS Bank assistant branch manager
Mark Davis, Cassville market president for CS Bank, has announced the appointment of Ana Kyle to Assistant Branch Manager of CS Bank’s Cassville location.
Year in Photos — Barry County cross country
Publisher’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from each team photographed during the 2025-2026 athletics seasons. — KT
Young Lady Trojans learn to compete
A season filled with growing pains also resulted in steady progress for the Southwest softball team, as the Lady Trojans developed a young roster to lay a foundation for the future.
Reflections on a great day as a pastor
In Ephesians 3:7, Paul wrote, “I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power.”
75 attend forum in Cassville
The two candidates for Barry County Prosecuting Attorney and two candidates for Barry County Presiding Commissioner answered questions on Thursday at the Barry County Candidates Forum, hosted by the Cassville Democrat at the Cassville High School Performing Arts Center.
5 veterans honored with quilts
Donna Gracy, center, smiles as Chris Langenfeld, right, and Vickie Ginn drape her with a Quilt of Valor during Friday's presentation at the Cassville Senior Center.
Barry County Presiding Commissioner Questionnaire: Steve Blankenship
There are different ways we can encourage business growth such as a TIF or a chapter 353 tax abatement. The city of Monett is currently working on both of these, I actually sat on the committee to set up the rules for their 353 plan. The commission and the cities and communities just need to set down and discuss what will work best for each community. My door is always open for a discussion.
Barry County Presiding Commissioner Questionnaire: Chad Johnson
The biggest opportunity is building strong relationships and maintaining open communication. When local governments, businesses, schools, and community leaders are working toward common goals, it creates an environment where businesses can grow and succeed.
