Kyle Troutman
Seligman man charged with statutory sodomy
A Seligman man is facing a felony charge for alleged sexual abuse of a juvenile.
Barry County Genealogical & Historical Society hosts Appreciation Day
The Barry County Genealogical and Historical Society held a Community Supporters Appreciation Day to recognize and thank the members and businesses of the community who help fund the new front porch columns, as well as recent front porch and roof repairs at the Bayless-Salyer House.
Danny LeRoy Smith
Danny LeRoy Smith of Stella, Mo., passed away on September 24, 2025.
Fall Festival delights at Harvick Farms
Reagan Bluel, left, with the MU Extension in Barry County, shows Oakley Sleeth, center, 4, and Atley Sleeth, 6, both of Cassville, how her dairy cow only has teeth on the bottom of her mouth. Bluel and the Extension were set up at Harvick Farms’ Fall festival on Saturday. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville- democrat.com
Mac Eugene Backerman
Mac Eugene Backerman, 49, of Lamar, Mo., passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2025.
Judith Ann Wihebrink
Judith Ann Wihebrink, 85, of Cassville, Mo. passed away at her home, Monday, September 22, 2025.
Serene Esme Bickford
Serene Esme Bickford, infant daughter of Johnathan and Ashley Bickford, of Cassville, Missouri gained her angel wings Monday, September 22, 2025.
Captain Ronal (Ron) Hall
It is with deep sorrow and sadness that we announce the death of Captain Ronal (Ron) Hall on September 13, 2025, at the age of sixty-nine following a courageous one-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Ron loved his family, friends, and life itself as shown through the strength and resilience he displayed in his fight to stay with us.
Merlyn Johnson: Smooth start to school year
As we settle into the 2025–2026 academic year, I am pleased to report that the school year is off to a smooth and positive start across all of our Cassville R-IV campuses.
Cassville man charged for vehicle thefts
A Cassville man is facing two felonies relating to alleged vehicle thefts in Barry County.
