News Staff
Through the years, May 24
50 YEARS AGO: Probably the most outstanding job of traffic control ever experienced in this area was in the process of being carried out in this photo. Sheriff Vernon Still, second from left, and three members of the Missouri Highway Patrol, are shown working vehicles in the vicinity of the Ozark Folkfair over the Memorial Day weekend. Local and state officers confined their efforts to the Missouri side of the line. Just over the wooded hill in the background, and in Arkansas, there were an estimated 25,000 people attending the Bluegrass music event throughout the holiday. The fog shrouded tree line gives an idea of the typical weather throughout the three-day holiday.
Sean Thomas Stallings
Sean Thomas Stallings, passed away unexpectedly on April 23, 2023, at 51. He was born September 9, 1971, in El Paso, Texas.
10 events strong at state
ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com The Cassville boys and girls track and field teams qualified for 10 events at the Class 3 Track and Field Championships Friday and Saturday, with 11 total athletes participating. Hopes remain high for the distance relay teams, as the boys took first place and the girls took second in the Class 3, Sectional 3 on Saturday in West Plains.
Cassville golf focused on future
Wildcats’ season ends in district play The Cassville boys golf team is focused on the future and improving in all aspects of the game after the Wildcats’ season ended in the district tournament this year. Jay Rogers, Cassville golf coach, said this was a year of learning for Cassville, and it was a positive one.
Davis “Larry” Morgan
Davis “Larry” Morgan, 78, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Mercy Hospital Cassville in Cassville, Mo.
Jon Horner: The impact of graduation celebrations
We are in the midst of graduation season. I love this time of year. It’s wonderful to see young men and women as they complete their journey in education and embark upon the next chapter of their lives.
Wilma Arlene (Ball) Swanson
Wilma Arlene (Ball) Swanson, 94 of Monett, Mo. passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Oak Pointe of Monett.
28 years of Arbor Day in Exeter
Exeter celebrated Arbor Day for the 28th year in the Exeter City Park. In attendance this year was Susie Sorensen, Tree Board Member; Rhonda Scott, City Councilman; Ashley Lowe, Tree Board Vice President; and Jon Skinner, Municipal Forester with Missouri Department of Conservation. Skinner presented the board with the Tree City USA 27th year award.
Evelyn Belle May
Evelyn Belle May, 95, of Exeter, Mo., passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023. She was born on May 10, 1928, in Forum, Arkansas, the daughter of Thomas and Lydia (Glocksien) Hinds, who preceded her in death.
Barbara Ann Bass
Barbara Ann Bass, 76, of Shell Knob, Mo. passed away Monday, May 15, 2023, at Mercy Hospital Springfield in Springfield, Mo.
