Kyle Troutman
Emergency vehicles explored!
Hadley Veith, left, 4, of Purdy, excitedly receives a temporary tattoo from Jenna Crim after having her face painted during the Community Care Coalition and Cassville Branch Library’s 2nd Annual Touch-A-Truck event on Thursday. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com
Donnie Spears: Depression and doubt
Depression — I never thought very much about it or how real it is; how it affects so many people today. Depression is real, and it can hit you when life is going bad, when life is just rolling along, and even when life is going great. The Mayo Clinic describes Depression as a mood disorder that causes sadness and loss of interest.
50th anniversary on Saturday
Dennis and Charli Jo Ledgerwood, of Cassville, will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 21.
Elderberries, seed-saving, Japanese Maples topics at Master Gardeners’ event
Barry County Master Gardeners will host their annual fall garden workshop on Sept. 21 at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center, located at 602 West St. in Cassville Doors will open at 9 a.m. and the program will begin at 9:20 a.m. The workshop will feature local venders, plants for sale, door prizes, and food and refreshments. There will also be three presenters with interesting topics.
Cassville grad to cheer on College GameDay
Jacob Hall, a 2020 Cassville graduate and lineman for the state runner-up football team, will likely be featured on national television Saturday as part of College GameDay. After graduation, Hall attended Pitt State University, graduating in 2024 with a Bachelor’s degree in physical education. He was a member of the Pitt State Cheer Squad and competed nationally every year. After graduating from Pitt, he was accepted to the University of Oklahoma, pursuing a Master’s degree in educational administration, curriculum and supervision. Hall tried out and was selected to the OU Cheer squad in May. College GameDay will be broadcast on Saturday from the OU campus in Norman, Okla.
Phyllis Ann (Buckner) Atkinson
Phyllis Ann (Buckner) Atkinson, 73, of Cassville, Mo. passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas in Rogers, Ark.
Betty J. Woosley
Betty J. Woosley, 95, of Independence, Mo. passed away on September 13, 2024. She was born in Cassville, Mo., on May 15, 1929, the daughter of Floyd and Charline (Baker) Ash, who preceded her in death.
Lester “Joe” Laney
Lester “Joe” Laney, 81, of Purdy, Mo. passed away Monday, September 9, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.
Bobby Gene “Bob” Cooper
Bobby Gene “Bob” Cooper, 78, of Cassville, Mo., passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Roaring River Health and Rehab in Cassville, Mo. He was born on April 20, 1946, in Wheaton, Mo., the son of Everett and Mattie (Haynes) Cooper, who preceded him in death.
Jack Ernest Davis
Jack Ernest Davis, 95, of Monett passed away on Sunday September 15, 2024, while surrounded by family at his home in Monett. Visitation is being held on Thursday September 19, 2024, from 1:00p.m.
