A fitting honor: Curators name building after Eldon Cole
Late MU Extension employee’s name to grace new livestock facility A building under construction at the Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center (SW-REEC) in Mount Vernon has been officially named in honor of Eldon Cole by the University of Missouri System Board of Curators. Cole was a longtime employee of University of Missouri Extension, serving 58 years before his death in April 2022.
Celebrate recovery – Where are they now?

Junior Hernandez first told his story of recovery in the Cassville Democrat 2 years ago on February 24, 2021. Hernandez Celebrate Recovery testimony was part of a 12-part series published in the Cassville Democrat, one step of the 12-step program for each month of the year.
Ashley Sue Matern

ATERN Ashley Sue Matern, 38, of Seligman, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, at her home.
Steven “Steve” Dale Freke
REKE Steven “Steve” Dale Freke, 75, of Cassville, passed away Feb. 3, 2023, with family by his side.
News briefs, Feb. 22
Preschool screening will be held March 28 and March 30. Screenings are open to 3- and 4-yearold children living in the Cassville School District.
McCrackin, Leach crowned at Cassville

Caleb Leach, left, and Marianne McCrackin were crowned King and Queen, respectively, at the 2023 Tip-Off ceremony held on Feb. 8. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com
Fab 5 ride pin train to state

Eighteen times over Friday and Saturday in Clinton, Cassville Lady Wildcat wrestlers heard the noise they chase — a shrill, quick whistle and palm on the mat. At the Class 1 District 3 Tournament Friday and Saturday, five Lady Wildcats pinned their way to 2023 Wrestling Championship berths, with Annie Moore, Kailey Artherton and Faith James taking first, Hailey Roark second and Taylor Glidewell third.
Louise Racine Stockton

tockton Louise Racine Stockton, 99, of Aurora, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023.
Dorcas Agnes Haney

aney Dorcas Agnes Haney, 83 of Cassville, passed away Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023 at her home.
Thaddeus Matthew “Matt” Cooper

Thaddeus Matthew “Matt” Cooper, 43, of Eagle Rock, Missouri passed away Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, from a drug overdose.