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Sylvia Lee Dill
Sylvia Lee Dill, 58, of Branson, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at her home.
Johnny Lee Elmore
Johnny Lee Elmore, 81, of Purdy, passed away Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, at his home.
Bobby Lee Burdiss
Bobby Lee Burdiss, 37, of Cassville, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, at his home.
Billy “Bill” Ray Wrenfrow
renfrow Billy “Bill” Ray Wrenfrow, 67, of Seligman, passed away at his home on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023.
Otis Dale Reed
eed Otis Dale Reed, 86, of Cassville, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, at NHC HealthCare of Joplin.
Anna Marie Henson
enson Anna Marie Henson, 85, of Cassville, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, at Roaring River Health and Rehab in Cassville.
CS Bank names new assistant manager
A lifelong Barry County resident and Southwest graduate has been promoted to assistant branch manager of CS Bank’s Cassville location. Jason Tennant, President and Chief Lending Officer, CS Bank, recently announced the appointment of Morgan Mitchell the position.
Cassville speech and debate wins awards
Competing at Kickapoo and Seneca in November, the Cassville speech and debate team was awarded third in team sweeps. Full results included: Radio Speaking 2nd, Kalia Miller 4th, Raymond Haggard 5th, Jillian Lecompte Dramatic Interpretation 2nd Kyle Bailey 5th, Glandy Salas Humorous Interpretation 3rd, Jillian Lecompte 4th, Raymond Haggard 6th, Kimberly Hang Program of Oral Interpretation 3rd, Tierany Sloan Duo Interpretation Acting 4th, Kyle Bailey and Raymond Haggard Informative Speaking 3rd, Tierany Sloan 4th, Glandy Salas Original Oratory 3rd, Glandy Salas Policy Debate 4th, Audrey Gautney and Kalia Miller .
Pros pitch in for Pickleball PD
Cassville Primary School Principal Mindi Gates gets under a ball sent her way during a professional development day pickleball exercise. Professional players Dave New and Dick Pavelski led the session. Staff also worked with iReady, had math and science training, and were given time to work in their classrooms.
Lady Trojans coming together
Southwest chemistry improving, players competing for starting positions The Southwest girls basketball team has strong numbers and mix of scoring leaders and on-the-floor leaders the Lady Trojans hope will translate to greater success. At 4-8 this season, Southwest’s wins have been small in number but big in meaning.
