JACKIE WAYNE BLACK
Jackie Wayne Black, 65, of Seligman, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022, at his home. He was born May 11, 1956, in Cassville, the son of Charles Frederick “Fred” and Lois Jean (Rose) Black.
WANDA LEE DAVIDSON

Wanda Lee Davidson, 89, of Strafford, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at Strafford Care Center in Strafford. She was born on Nov.
MELBA “JOYCE” PAUL

Melba “Joyce” Paul, age 86, of Exeter, Missouri, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, April 30, 2022, after a long illness. She was born on She was born on October 17, 1935, in Lorenzo, Texas, to Ernest and Velma (Reilly) Norwood.
JUSTIN CALVERT ROBERTS
Justin Calvert Roberts, 48, of Golden, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at his home. He was born Oct.
Reynolds returns to Wildcat Nation

The Cassville boys basketball team will have a new coach for the 2022-23 season, and one who has a history with the Wildcats. The district has hired Caleb Reynolds to lead the program beginning July 1.
OCTAVA “MARIE” REID
Octava “Marie” (Tittle) Reid, 85, of Cassville, passed away Jan. 26, 2022, in Dripping Springs, Texas, where she had been living with her daughter, Karen, for the past five years.
Wheaton hires hoops coach

Wheaton High School has announced Seth Lash as its new head boys basketball coach beginning in the 2022-2023 school year. Lash will also serve as the 7-12 physical education/health teacher and athletic director.
Lights shine at Cassville prom

Cassville’s prom at the Barn at Bear Ridge on Saturday featured a full night of dancing under the icicle lights. Contributed photo Isaac Hadlow and Jillian LeCompte danced together on Saturday at Cassville’s prom.
Changing the books

The Southwest boys track team is rewriting the Trojans record book this week after a high-flying performance at the Class 2, District 6 meet at Sarcoxie, where the team won three relays. The 4x800 team stole the show, setting a new school record with a time of 8:26.44.
JOHN HAROLD RAY

John Harold Ray, 66, of Eagle Rock, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield. He was born Oct.