Purdy man injured in motorcycle wreck
A Purdy man was injured in a wreck on Aug. 19 on Farm Road 1100, three miles east of Purdy.
Through the Years, Aug. 27

30 YEARS AGO: FIRST TIME AT SCHOOL — These new kindergartners found a great way to beat the heat. In addition to fans blowing and lights off, these students got to enjoy Flavor-Ices. Students in Kathy Sheehy’s first grade class are pictured above.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week

Meet Toga! She is a white American Eskimo/mixed breed (medium). Toga was born on Nov. 27, 2023. She is good with other dogs and loves walks.
Reclaiming a depth of faith

School is officially back in session across our area.
Misha Ann Hull

Misha Ann Hull, age 84, of Cassville, Missouri passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at her home.
David Fisher

David Fisher, 65, of Cassville, Mo., passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Born November 3, 1959, in Lompoc, Calif., to Joe and Irene (Perkins) Fisher, who preceded him in death.
Michael Patrick Gasporovic

Michael Patrick Gasparovic, Sr., 77, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Monday, August 18, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas in Rogers, Ark.
Irene Carmack Hood (Fisher)

Irene Carmack Hood (Fisher), 95, of Shell Knob, Mo., passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Roaring River Health and Rehab in Cassville, Mo.
Michael Miller

Michael Miller, 77, of Cassville, Mo., passed away on August 20, 2025. He was born on May 10, 1948, in Miller, S.D., to Christine (Sahl) and Conrad Miller, who preceded him in death.
Reba Loretta Adams
Reba Loretta Adams, 75, of Purdy, Mo. passed away Monday, August 18, 2025, at Granby House in Granby, Mo.



