Year in Photos — Area cross country

Publisher’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from each team photographed during the 2023-2024 athletics seasons. — KT .
Kyle Troutman: Back in the swing

After nearly two months of being displaced, Jordan and I — as well as our staff — were beyond elated to get back into the swing of things at our office on Main Street. On the morning of May 26, we, like many of you, awoke to the hail-acious windstorm that caused millions in damage to property and homes in Barry County.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week

Gin has been at the shelter for over 400 days. Her estimated date of birth is May 15, 2022, and she’s a black and brown Rottweiler. Gin and Tonic are sisters who were found and brought to us as strays.
Life Change celebrates 3rd year in Cassville

Harper Bishop, 6, slides down an inflatable bounce house ahead of her brother, Brodie Bishop, 7. The Eagle Rock siblings were in Cassville on July 14 for the third anniversary celebration of Life Change, which included a cookout, pie auction, car show and motorcycle show alongside the inflatables.
Next-generation might

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Vicky Joan Brattin (Daniel)

Vicky Joan Brattin (Daniel), 71, of Nixa, Mo. passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Mo.
Clarence “Del or Sonny” Everett Dellinger Jr.

Clarence “Del or Sonny” Everett Dellinger Jr., passed away on the morning of July 18, 2024, in Cassville, Mo.
Dick M. Sanders

Dick M. Sanders, of Morristown NJ, passed away peacefully in his home Friday, July 19, 2024, at the age of 93.
Davis M. Ellis

Davis M. Ellis, age 83, passed away on July 18, 2024, in Grove, Oklahoma.
Michael Allen Mattingly

Michael Allen Mattingly, 44, of Exeter, Mo. passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Springfield in Springfield, Mo.