Kyle Troutman
Community Voices — Lynn Hilburn: Barry County History — Chapter 7
For those of you who have been following my account to the history of Barry County, I know that I said I would talk about some of the people of Barry County and this article will be about people, but not yet about the important historical people of Barry County.
Essay winners announced
The Elks Lodge in Holiday Island, Ark., has announced three Cassville Intermediate fifth grade students have earned top honors in their annual Grand Lodge Americanism Essay Contest.
Through the Years, June 10
50 YEARS AGO — PURDY DEDICATES NEW FACILITIES: Purdy's city park was packed with people Saturday as the community dedicated new park facilities and a Neighborhood Center that includes a new library.
Area businesses cut ribbons
The Cassville Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Dyno Rock LLC as one of its newest members with a ribbon cutting ceremony held on April 23. Community members, Chamber representatives and guests gathered to celebrate the business and officially welcome them to the Cassville business community. Dyno Rock LLC offers a variety of bulk landscaping materials for projects of all sizes, helping homeowners and contractors with their outdoor and landscaping needs. Front row, from left: Anthony Cypret, Roper Taylor, Jason Taylor, Chell Taylor, Aubrey Taylor, Madilynn Taylor, Gannon Lebow and Bubba Galvin. Back row: Trey Rose, Shawn Scott, Jeremy Marple, Ben Lindley and Shannon Beemer.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, June 10
Meet Lucy B! She was originally found as a stray where a kind loving home took her in until we made room for her. She is a gentle soul who loves a good walk on her leash.
Summer school students dig into learning
Sixty-five second-grade students and their teachers from Cassville summer school visited the Barry County Community Garden for a morning of hands-on activities focused on helping their community, growing food, healthy eating and the role of pollinators.
Steve David Boyke, Jr.
Steve David Boyke, Jr., 73, of Exeter, Mo. passed away Friday, June 5, 2026 at his home. He was born January 21, 1953 in Waukegan, Ill., the son of Steve David Boyke, Sr. and Gladys (Hatfield) Boyke, who preceded him…
Terry Gene Smith
Terry Gene Smith, 79, of Cassville, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. He was on April 22, 1947. The firstborn son of Gene and Marietta (Terry) Smith, who preceded him in death. Also, preceding him in death was…
Daniel “Danny” Tortorella
Daniel “Danny” Tortorella, 60, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026 at his home. He was born on May 26, 1966, in Staten Island, N. Y., to Joe and Brenda Tortorella, who preceded him in death. Also preceding…
George Leonard Hoefle
George Leonard Hoefle, 87, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Monday, June 1, 2026 at Lacoba Homes in Monett, Mo. He was born June 17, 1938 in Denver, Colo., the son of Victor W. and Zita (Glass) Hoefler, who preceded him…
