Cha Kong Yang

Cha Kong Yang, born on April 4th, 1952, in Bouana, Xiangkhouang, Laos, passed away on April 30th, 2024, in Joplin, Mo. A courageous veteran of the Vietnam War, he fought alongside American troops in Long Cheng with the support of the CIA until April 1975.
Donna Kathlyn Coffey Baker

Donna Kathlyn Coffey Baker, 89, of Springfield Mo., passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024. She was born in Wheaton, Mo.
Frances “Louise” Brooks

Frances “Louise” Brooks, 94, of Cassville, Mo. passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Springfield in Springfield, Mo.
Clinton Douglas “Clint” McCullah

Clinton Douglas “Clint” McCullah, 43, of Cassville, Mo. died Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
Gloria June “Lori” Ross

Gloria June “Lori” Ross, 70, of Shell Knob, Mo. departed from this world on Monday, May 13, 2024, at Cox Medical Center Branson in Branson, Mo.
Tedd Jay “Teddy” Selba

Tedd Jay “Teddy” Selba, 66, of Shell Knob, Mo. passed away at his home on Monday, May 13, 2024.
Top bull riders in the world return to Cassville
As the annual tradition of honoring the memory of their close friend and fellow competitor continues, a collection of the top cowboys in the western sports world will make their fifth annual journey to Bill Hailey Arena in Cassville on Saturday for the Ridin’ with Mason Lowe Invitational. Mason Lowe, a Missouri native and top-ranked bull rider, passed away on Jan.
First State Bank celebrates 80 years
Events scheduled at each local branch, culminating in concert First State Bank of Purdy is excited to announce the celebration of its 80th anniversary, marking eight decades of unwavering commitment to the community. “Since our founding in June 1944 as the successor to the First National Bank of Purdy, we have proudly served our neighbors with integrity, dedication, and a personal touch,” a bank press release said.
Barry County Sheriff’s Office calls for service and reports taken, May 13-19
The Barry County Sheriff's Office responded to 225 calls for service for the week of May 13-19. 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. Reports are not generated on all the calls for service. The following reports were generated from the above 225 calls:
News Briefs, May 22
The annual Cassville High School Alumni Banquet will be held on Saturday at 6 p.m. at Cassville High School, honoring the classes of 1964, 1974, 1984, 1994, 2004 and 2014.




