Kyle Troutman
Michele Rosellen Gaither
Michele Rosellen Gaither, age 49, of Fairview, Missouri passed away Wednesday, October, 29, 2025 due to a tragic house fire.
Mary Nell Pettypool
Mary Nell Pettypool, 82, of Cassville, Mo., passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at her home.
Cassville students explore future possibilities
Cassville student Carlos Barrientos, right, shakes the hand of a George’s Inc. representative at the annual Career Fair on Thursday at Cassville High School’s Performing Arts Center.
Gary Arlee Brown
Gary Arlee Brown , (77) passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, after an extended illness.
2 Freedom employees promoted
Freedom Bank of Southern Missouri, based in Cassville, has announced the promotion of two of its associates, Beth Hudson and Robin Cooper, to key leadership roles within the organization.
Purdy school board receives operations update
General operations and facility needs dominated much of the business of the Purdy Board of Education in October.
‘Cats cruise to district semifinals with home win
On a short week, hosting Reeds Spring on Thursday instead of Friday in the first round of the Class 3, District 6 playoffs, Cassville made it a short night with a 52-0 victory, scoring all points in the first half of play.
Gary Dean White
Gary Dean White, 65, of Monett, Mo., passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025, at his home.
SKITS putting on ‘Gladys In Wonderland’
The Shell Knob in the Spotlight (SKITS) community theater players are having a ball, rehearsing diligently as they develop their respective characters for the fall comedy “Gladys in Wonderland.”
James “Ray” Bowman, Sr.
James “Ray” Bowman, Sr., age 86, of Cassville, Missouri passed away peacefully at his home on October 31, 2025.
