Stories from Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Mollie Marina Michaelle Easley, age 23, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020. She was born November 7, 1996, in Springdale, Arkansas, the daughter of John and Heather (Hillman) Easley, who survive of Alexandria, Virginia. ...

Alisa Danette Johnson, 55, of Seligman, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020, at her home. She was born May 13, 1965, in Rogers, Ark., the daughter of Thomas Eugene and Mary Elizabeth (Ash) Daniels, who preceded her in death. Surviving are three brothers, James Daniels or Rogers, Ark., Scottie Daniels of Cassville, and Jackie Daniels of Powell...

Joanne Marie (Woosley) Funcannon of Cassville, Mo., passed away peacefully at Lacoba Nursing Home in Monett, Mo., on June 6, 2020. Joanne was born Sept. 1, 1931, to Helen Harris and Lyal Woosley in Peoria, Ill. She graduated from Longfellow Grade School and Woodruff High School...

Dr. Charles Harold Measel, 97, of Little Rock, Ark., died Sunday, June 7, 2020. He was a proud and decorated veteran of WWII, attaining the rank of Sergeant in the 313th Regiment and the 79th Division. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge and served in both Belgium and Germany...

Robert Earl Presley, 57, of Purdy, passed away Monday, June 8, 2020, at his home. He was born Aug. 18, 1962, in Kansas City, the son of Robert Elijah and Betty June (Jackson) Presley. On Oct. 3, 2015, he was united in marriage to Sabrina Fields, who survives. ...

Velma Elizabeth Woolis, 79, of Shell Knob, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020, at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield. She was born May 2, 1941, in Weir, Kan., the daughter of John and Rachel (Bunney) Newport. On Nov. 26, 1960, she was united in marriage to John Woolis, who survives...

Cassville’s personality list included a threesome of brothers that made their mark, not only on Cassville, but actually the region, with their involvement along their special lines of expertise. Out of the three, Fred Meador was the one with whom my experience was most important...

Recent storms and spring growth have left a lot of trees in need of attention. Barry Electric Cooperative wants its members to know that tree trimming is a job best left to experts, especially when they are located near power lines. In fact, the two leading causes of death while trimming trees come from falling and electrocution...

"Cat's in the Cradle" is a 1974 folk rock song by Harry Chapin. Most of you will recall that it is about a father who was much too busy to interact with his son. The song was popular when my oldest son was a boy. Chris would simply say to me, “Cat’s in the Cradle” when he felt like I was neglecting him. I knew exactly what he meant...

Meet Tommy Haven, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week.

Freedom Bank has announced that on Friday, Freedom Bank of Southern Missouri, a Missouri state-chartered bank originating in Cassville, and its parent holding company, Freedom Bancshares of Southern Missouri, Inc. acquired through merger Community National Bank (CNB) located in Monett and Aurora...

The Purdy Alumni Association will hold its annual meeting at the Purdy school cafeteria on June 27 beginning at 6 p.m. All Purdy alumni are invited. For a limited time, the American Red Cross is testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies, providing donors insight into whether they have been exposed to this coronavirus. ...

Melanie Ashby, right, with Ozark Mountain Realty, took a break from her booth Saturday at the Home Show in Shell Knob to peruse the wares of Mary Houston, of Shell Knob, who owns Magnabilities.

Cody Goertzen turned in a 75-point ride Friday during the saddle bronc portion of the Cassville Rodeo, sponsored by the FFA.

Budgeted for the 2020 year are a number of projects for the city of Cassville, one being the wastewater system. David Brock, Cassville public works director, said the main purpose is to reduce the amount of rainwater that filters into the city’s pipes...

The city of Seligman recently did work on the storm siren on the city’s north side of town, after noticing some issues. Brian Nichols, Seligman city clerk, said he estimates that the siren was put in sometime in the early 2000s. “One of the individuals that put it back up said he installed them the first time,” he said. “We noticed in January that it wasn’t going off along side of the second siren.”...

Many people in the community were pleased to see the Cr-ose Cafe on Wheels food truck set up at the Stumpff’s Event Center, especially after word got out that the dine-in restaurant would not be reopening after the COVID-19 shut down. After being open at the Event Center, Laveta Crowe, co-owner of Cr-ose Cafe on Wheels, said they had intended to set up at a festival in Oklahoma for the weekend, but when the food truck was hooked up to a power source, an electrical outage fried all of the truck’s equipment.. ...

The Habitat for Humanity ReStore and Cassville Discount Grocery share more than a joined parking lot — they share a goal to help their community however they can. David Hermann, president of the Habitat for Humanity of South Barry County, and Troy Delcour, owner of Cassville Discount Grocery, both agree that it is their turn to say thank you to the community that has supported them for so many years...

For most 4-years-olds, the worries of the day include things like their favorite snacks and cartoons, but for little Emmy Clevenger, the focus is greater. On a trip to the store, where she and her siblings were allowed to pick out a toy, Emmy chose a lemonade stand playhouse...

Officials at Purdy High school have released the names of honor students graduating this year. Earning Cum Laude (with Honor), and having a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.74, were: Ximena Aldava, daughter of Rufino and Patricia Aldava; Kimberly Coyoy, daughter of Rosa Lopez and Angel Flores; Soledad Salas, daughter of Jose and Tomasa Salas; Shana Whisman, daughter of Shane Whisman and Denise Hembree; and Kylie Wood, daughter of Darrin Wood and Lenni Jeffers...

The Barry County Health Department has reported 22 cases of COVID-19 in Barry County, and it is offering more information on one of the cases’ locations visited recently. “As a part of our ongoing disease investigations, we have identified locations recently identified COVID-19 positive persons visited,” said Roger Brock, Barry County Health Department Administrator. ...

The Barry County Health Department is reporting two additional cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 24. Both cases are believed to be the result of community spread. One of the new cases had been in quarantine due to being a close contact of a previous positive case. Both new cases are now under an isolation order by the Barry County Health Department and will be monitored daily...