Vehicle catches fire by Aquatic Center

A vehicle caught fire on Sept. 2 in the parking lot of the Cassville Aquatic Center.
Southwest spikers 3rd at Verona Volleyball Invitational

The Southwest volleyball team finished third in the 10-team Verona Tournament Saturday. The Lady Trojans defeated Golden City, Gloria Deo Academy and tied Thomas Jefferson before losing to Lockwood and Galena, who played for the championship.
Phyllis Marie Fulton

Phyllis Marie Fulton, 83, of Houston, Texas, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.
Glen Loeppke

Glen Loeppke, 95, of Shell Knob, passed away at home On September 4, 2025.
Kyle Troutman: Formative years on the field

I attend sporting events of all types through work, but on Saturday, I attended a volleyball game for a wholly personal reason — my daughter was playing. Youth sports played an incredibly large role in my life from the time I was 3. My dad pushed me into soccer, and I fell in love with it right from the get-go.
J.D. Martin

J.D. Martin, 88, of Seligman, Mo. passed away Friday, September 5, 2025, at his home.
Roxanne L. McIntire

Roxanne L. McIntire, 83, of Purdy, Mo. passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025, at her home.
Jimmie Ward “Jim” Scritchfield

Jimmie Ward “Jim” Scritchfield, 82 of Cassville, Mo., passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025, at his home.
Larry Max “Tiny” Stockton, Jr.

Larry Max “Tiny” Stockton, Jr., age 58, of Cassville, Missouri passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at CoxHealth Medical Center South in Springfield, Missouri.
Barbara Lee “Barb” Travis

Barbara Lee “Barb” Travis, 76, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Friday, August 29, 2025, at her home.



