Barry County
SENIOR LIVING: A Final Gift: How Pre-Planning A Funeral Brings Comfort to Families
Families planning for their own deaths is a topic many people shy away from. However, Bethany McCoy, of Fohn Funeral Home, and Skip White, of White Funeral Home & Crematory, agree that pre-arranged funeral planning is important.
TroutMom Says — Jordan Troutman: Gratitude for stories shared, lives saved
I have lost count of exactly how many breast cancer stories I have written since 2018, but I have never forgotten the details of the stories people share during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Purdy Council refines disorderly conduct laws
The Purdy City Council adopted two ordinances on disorderly conduct at its Oct. 8 meeting.
Fighting again, winning again
In the summer of 2019, local woman Erma Mast noticed something that would soon change her life — a lump in her left breast.
News Briefs, Oct. 29
The Fall Harvest Festival at Wheaton United Methodist Church will be held on Saturday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. There will be dinner, a bake sale and a bazaar.
The Show must go on
Cassville’s gala musical production, The Show, will mark its 32nd season this year, and when it debuted in 1992, Cassville residents Mary Beck and Trudy Nickle became two of its staunchest supporters.
Through the Years, Oct. 22
51 YEARS AGO: ACTUAL FIRE FIGHTING TRAINING—Using an abandoned building in the Mano community, members of the Eagle Rock Fire Department were extinguishing a blaze when this picture was taken. At the business end of the hose is Cliff Mitchell, while other members watch the action. The training program, including lecture and hands-on fire fighting, was sponsored by the University of Missouri Extension Service and taught by members of the Springfield Fire Department. Departments from Cassville, Exeter, Seligman, Shell Knob and Purdy also participated. Democrat file photo
Old Barry County jail set to serve new purpose
When the Barry County Neighborhood Center closed in September, then-Family Resource Sepcialist Carrie Beck said the community was left in panic.
Pink Ladies’ stories shared
Power of Pink has been helping women diagnosed with breast cancer for 15 years. Janice McCracken, founder of Power of Pink, has raised $464,843.40 for 58 women.
Purdy school board studies facility needs
The Purdy school board reviewed pressing facilities needs and updates on operations at its September meeting.
