Kyle Troutman

Kyle Troutman

Barbara Helen “Meemz” Andrews

Barbara Helen “Meemz” Andrews, 88, of Cassville, Mo., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Cox Hospital in Monett, Mo. Born on May 2, 1936, in Carthage, Mo., she was the daughter of Clifford and Thelma (Scantlin) Pace who preceded her in death.

Roy “Gene” McCracken

cCracken Roy “Gene” McCracken, 79, of Springfield, Mo., passed away Monday, October 7, 2024, in his home in Springfield, Mo. under the care of Cox Springfield Health Hospice Unit.

Lee Shepherd

Lee Shepherd, 64, of Purdy, Mo., passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024 at his home. He was born September 15, 1960 in Monett, Mo., the son of Jim and Willodean (Swaffar) Shepherd, who preceded him in death.

‘For unto us a child is born’

Restored, improved Nativity scene returning to cemetery hill in Cassville The hill of Oak Hill Cemetery will once again be lit with the life of Jesus this holiday season. Thanks to a donation by First State Bank of Purdy, the Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the iconic Nativity scene will come to life renewed on Nov.

Vegetative fires burn across county

A trio of fires struck Barry County over the weekend, all vegetative and all starting just days after the Barry County Commission enacted a burn ban until further notice. The first fire was on Friday west of Cassville and east of Exeter along Highway 76/86.