Kyle Troutman
Arthur Rae Barrett
Arthur Rae Barrett, 94, of Shell Knob, Mo. passed away Monday, November 18, 2024 at his home.
Sonja Jean Cooper
Sonja Jean Cooper, 84, of Shell Knob, Mo. passed away Friday, November 22, 2024.
James Harvey Aldridge
James Harvey Aldridge, 66, of Exeter, Mo. passed away Friday, November 22, 2024.
Patricia Sue “Patsy” Boyd
Patricia Sue “Patsy” Boyd, 83, of Purdy, Mo. passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at her home.
Purdy City Council to ride in Yule parade
BY MURRAY BISHOFF Special to the Cassville Democrat With holiday activities approaching, the Purdy City Council discussed participating and preparing for the New Year. Ken and Julie Terry, who host the July 4 celebration, will again offer the Purdy Community Christmas parade at 10 a.m.
News Briefs, Nov. 27
The Purdy Christmas Parade will be on Dec. 7 at 10 a.m., with line-up at the Purdy High School parking lot by 9:30 a.m.
Kyle Troutman: My double rainbow
As I left the office at about 4:50 p.m. Monday, a bright, orange haze had set in from the west following an afternoon of rainstorms.
Purdy students feed families in need
Students in Amy Harkey’s Prostart I & II Courses at Purdy High School prepared and distributed 250 healthy, complete meals of chicken and vegetable fried rice for families in their community last week. The meals, prepared through the Kids Feeding Kids program, were donated to families served by Purdy Prostart I students.
Jon Horner: Giving thanks for gratitude
I’ve always loved Thanksgiving Day — it is one of those traditions that has meant a lot to me and my family throughout my 61 years on this planet. One of the reasons for my warm feelings for this day are the fond memories from Thanksgivings in the past.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Nov. 20
Chardonnay is a beautiful Retriever mix with gorgeous blue eyes. We know her mom is a flat coated Retriever. Chardonnay and 8 siblings were born on Sept. 29. Come get your pick of this beautiful litter.
