News Staff
Through the years
Aug. 16, 1972 A recent tour through the Holy Land was enjoyed by a group of 35 people from southwest Missouri, including eight from this area.
Chuck Terrill: Let’s talk about miracles
The Children’s Sunday School teacher was searching for a certain word. “Children,” she said, “What would you call it if a skydiver jumped out of a plane, his parachute didn’t open, but he landed in a farm pond and was unharmed?” They thought for a moment. One student said, “Pretty good luck.”
Keith Antle
Keith Allan Antle, age 41, of Exeter, Missouri went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022.
Catherine Williams
Catherine Virginia “Cathey” Williams, 81, of Hermitage, Tennessee, died at 10:42 p.m. Wednesday, Aug.
William Sargent
William Franklin “Bill” Sargent, 62, of Fairview, died at 8:15 p.m. Monday, July 25, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13, at New Salem Baptist Church in Neosho. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Burial will be at New Salem Cemetery in Neosho.
Norvalle Dale “Norm” May
Norvalle “Norm” Dale May, age 90, of Modesto, Calif., went to his heavenly home August 4, 2022. He died peacefully at home with his wife of 50 years, Patricia (Moore) May at his side. Norvalle was born Dec. 22, 1931, in Washburn, Mo., to Clyde May and Ruby (Stewart) May. He spent his childhood in Washburn and Wayne with much of it in the Greasy Creek area. He attended OK School west of Washburn. He had many fond memories of farm life and especially spending time with his grandparents, Ma and Pa Berryhill.
Roberta Ellis
Roberta Lucille Ellis, age 87, of Seligman, Missouri passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Roaring River Health and Rehab in Cassville, Missouri. She was born June 1, 1935, in Washburn, Missouri, the daughter of Tif and Mary Pauline (Henry)…
Pair of panty-hosed burglars leave local bank empty-handed
BY KYLE TROUTMAN Two individuals were caught on video surveillance breaking into Freedom Bank in Golden, though Sheriff Danny Boyd said the pair left empty- handed. Exterior footage provided by the bank shows two people in a black minivan, and footage from inside the bank showed the two, both wearing pantyhose on their heads, as well as facemasks.
Ballots cast in Primary Election
Clifford Wallis, left, and Brenda Wallis, cast their Primary Election ballots at the Family Life Center in Cassville. By noon, 245 had submitted their selections. Elections results were not available at presstime, but up-to-date coverage may be found at www. cassville-democrat.com. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cherryroad.com
Barry County Republican Central Committee rallies supporters
Alex Bryant, who has tossed his hat into the ring for a House of Representatives 7th Congressional District seat, spoke at Friday’s Barry County Republican Central Committee Rally in Cassville. His values include pro-life and finding every child a safe and permanent home rather than death by abortion, that criminals will continue to possess guns regardless of how many gun restrictions the government could implement, and that individuals should have the opportunity to educate themselves on matters in order to make the best decisions for themselves and their families. Melonie Roberts/mroberts@cherryroad.com
