Patch of Sunshine now licensed
The Patch of Sunshine Childcare and Learning Center is enrolling children after becoming state-licensed recently. The center, located across from Fast Trip at 101 Main St in Cassville, has been in place for several months and officially opened its doors in March.
Arthur Lee “Art”Goddard

Arthur Lee “Art” Goddard, 83, of Cassville, Mo., passed away Monday, June 3, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Cassville in Cassville, Mo. He was born January 14, 1941, in Wann, Oklah., the son of Earl and Cleora (Dewitt) Goddard.
Verna (Keen) Lee

Verna (Keen) Lee, 70, of Corsicana, Mo., passed away at her home on June 6, 2024. Survivors include her husband, Dan Lee.
Howell Roddy Lloyd

Howell Roddy Lloyd, 79, passed away on June 2, 2024, at his home in Prairie Grove, Ark. Born on September 2, 1944, in Houston, Texas, to Howell Thurston Roddy and Maidelle Jackie (Kendall) Lloyd.
Sharon J. Keeling

Sharon J. Keeling, 77, of Cassville, Passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024.
Joseph Elyn “Joe”Snyder
Joseph Elyn “Joe” Snyder, 52, of Purdy, Mo., passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024, at his residence. He was born April 10, 1972, in Oklahoma City, Oklah.
Charles Roy Brattin

Charles Roy Brattin, 82, passed away on June 3, 2024, at his home in Cassville, Mo. Born on July 24, 1941, in Cassville to the late Leo and Dallis (Lane) Brattin.
Barry County Sheriff’s Office calls for service and reports taken, June 3-9
The Barry County Sheriff's Office responded to 215 calls for service for the week of June 3-9. The CAD events created by central dispatch are the Calls for Service Barry County Officers respond to every day, included in those calls are alarms, assaults, burglaries, domestic disturbances, DWI's, stealing, harassment, medical issues, paper service, prisoner transports, suspicious persons, traffic stops and warrant service.
News Briefs, June 12
The last day to register to vote is July 10 for those who are not current registered voters of Barry County and who wish to vote in the Aug. 6 Primary Election.
Jig On the Water, July 9

June 9, 2024 Roaring River is clearing a bit. It was 94 CFS on Sunday morning.