News Staff
Wastewater project work continues
There is no substantial change to the locations affected by the City’s wastewater rehabilitation project this week. Construction continues in the both the 16000 Block of Farm Road 1120 and in the 700 Block of West 10th Street.
Jon Horner: Birthday celebrations
Just as we celebrated our nation’s 247th birthday, summer keeps many busy and also tends to be a busy time within our family for birthday celebrations. Last month, we celebrated my son Chase’s birthday, and our beloved neighbor, Paul, also had a birthday.
William “Ty” Tyron Gregory Brown
William “Ty” Tyron Gregory Brown, 59, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Monday, July 3, 2023, at Joplin Health and Rehabilitation Center in Joplin, Mo.
Ricky Lynn Sinclair
Ricky Lynn Sinclair, 60 of Rogers passed away July 5, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Rogers. He was born November 10, 1962, in Cassville, Missouri, the son of Richard and Mary Deans Sinclair. Ricky had a very successful career in Enterprise Corporate Security working for several tech giants. A few of the things that Rick loved to do were cycling, workouts, exercising, and spending time with family and friends at the lake or at poolside. As a parting gift to those he left behind, Rick’ wishes to be an organ donor were realized and there are many recipients who will have a second chance or a better life now.
Faye Willis Parker
Faye Willis Parker passed away July 3rd, 2023. She was born in Wheaton, Mo.
Howard Lee “Howie” Wallace
Howard Lee “Howie” Wallace, 91, of Holiday Island, Ark. passed away Friday, June 30, 2023, at his home.
Laveta Beatrice Dabbs McCloud
Laveta Beatrice Dabbs McCloud, 88, of Rocky Comfort, Mo., passed away peacefully Thursday, June 29, 2023, in Monett, Mo. She was born May 28, 1935, in Seneca, Mo.
Bill Hodgson: Common narratives
I remember as a youth, walking into libraries, schools, museums, and other public places and finding a framed picture of the Declaration of Independence on the wall. Preparing to share with our congregation on the weekend leading into Independence Day, I began by reviewing my nostalgic memories of seeing these signs of a common narrative that belonged to us Americans.
Year in Photos — Barry County volleyball
Publisher’s note: Throughout the summer, the Cassville Democrat will feature the best unprinted photos from each team photographed during the 2022-2023 athletics seasons. — KT Wheaton’s Nevaeh Crandall puts a ball over the net during a Southwest Volleyfest game last season.
Joyce Lessely: Pros an cons of personal use of pyrotechnic devises (fireworks), and necessity
Really, what is the justification of the necessity of multiple days of exploding fireworks? By individuals considering there are many local Firework displays which occur under the control of trained pyrotech experts. Fireworks displays are held in areas that do not subject private residents’ homes an other personal properties to raining showers of extremely explosive volatile aerial flaming embers, embers that result in fires/personal injuries an in some cases deaths.
