Kyle Troutman
Merlyn Johnson: 2024 year in review — Reflections and gratitude from Cassville R-IV Schools
It’s hard to believe how quickly 2024 has passed! As we approach the end of the year and look forward to 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our accomplishments and express gratitude for our community’s support. This year has been filled with milestones and moments of pride for Cassville R-IV Schools.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Dec. 11
Chardonnay is a beautiful Retriever mix with gorgeous blue eyes. Her mom is a flat-coated Retriever. Chardonnay and 8 siblings were born on Sep. 29. Three pups from this litter are still looking for homes.
Christmas cheer spread at annual event
Jace Johnson, 4, of Cassville, receives a kiss on the head from Santa Claus while being held by Josi Rose, of Cassville. Santa was available for photos and to hear Christmas wishes at the Cassville Community Christmas Celebration on Friday. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com
Santa escorted through Exeter
The Exeter Christmas Parade was held on Saturday along Front Street in Exeter.
Christina Katie (Block ) Craft
Christina Katie (Block) Craft, age 102, of Hamptonville, North Carolina passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024. Service dates and times will be announced at a later date.
Jerry Ray Boyd
Jerry Ray Boyd, 63, of St. James, Mo., passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, December 2, 2024.
Thomas Elvis “Tom” Foster
Thomas Elvis “Tom” Foster, age 78, of Jenkins, Missouri passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024 at his home. He was born August 15, 1946 in Shell Knob, Missouri the son of Alfred Loren and Clara Bell (Batson) Foster, who preceded him in death.
JC Henry
JC Henry, 92, of Washburn, Mo., passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, December 7, 2024. He was born to Reams and Ruby Jane (Brake) Henry on August 3, 1932, on OK Ridge in Washburn, who preceded him in death.
Thomas Glenn “Tommy Boy” Chaparro Oswald
Thomas Glenn “Tommy Boy” Chaparro Oswald, 27, of Kimberling City, Mo. passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
Kellie Louise (Sprinkles) Wilson
Kellie Louise (Sprinkles) Wilson, 36, of Fairview, Mo. passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Cassville, Mo.
