February 2023
McCrackin, Leach crowned at Cassville
Caleb Leach, left, and Marianne McCrackin were crowned King and Queen, respectively, at the 2023 Tip-Off ceremony held on Feb. 8. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com
Dennis Ray Allen
Dennis Ray Allen, 59, of Monett, passed away Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, at Mercy Hospital Joplin in Joplin, Missouri.
Thaddeus Matthew “Matt” Cooper
Thaddeus Matthew “Matt” Cooper, 43, of Eagle Rock, Missouri passed away Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, from a drug overdose.
Dorcas Agnes Haney
aney Dorcas Agnes Haney, 83 of Cassville, passed away Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023 at her home.
Louise Racine Stockton
tockton Louise Racine Stockton, 99, of Aurora, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023.
Juniors crowned royalty at Southwest
Juniors Lyric Bernard, left, and Jordan Long, smile as they walk up to be crowned Queen and King at Southwest’s homecoming festivities on Friday.
Pet of the Week
This handsome and friendly soul is named Draco Malfoy. He is a happy-go-lucky-guy that would love a forever home. He is about 7-1/2 years old and been at the shelter for over 2 years. This joyful dog would make a great companion for anyone who is looking for a dog that loves to play and loves attention. He can get jealous for attention when other dogs are around. He would do well playing with other dogs but his home will ideally be just for him. He should not be around cats but does great with children. The Haven is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day, or people may call 417-835-3647. Contributed photo
Able 2 recognizes employee service
Thirteen employees of Able 2 Products Company in Cassville were recognized for milestone employment anniversaries at a company-wide meeting on November 8th. In business since 1972, Able 2 Products Company sells lights and accessories to police, emergency and utility markets under the SHO-ME trademark. Company vice-president Caleb Buntin awarded gifts and certificates of appreciation to the honorees. Front row, from left: Kristin Stettnisch, 15 years; Kathy White, 15 years; Patricia Stringer, 10 years; Oralia Casas, 15 years; and Ashley Henderson, 20 years. Back row: Kathy Stansberry, 40 years; Arletta Donald, 35 years; Fred Davis, Jr., 15 years; Chantel Oberg, 10 years; and Joe Baxley, 20 years. Not pictured: Janet Boys, 5 years; Lea Hill, 15 years; and Sara Fink, 15 years. Able 2 Products is located at 804 East Highway 248 in Cassville.
Local tour operator to lead international travel association
Jerry Varner, owner of Making Memories Tours in Washburn, Missouri, will chair the National Tour Association board of directors in 2023. NTA, founded in 1951, is composed of tour operators who package group travel and connect with other NTA members — representatives of destinations, hotels, attractions, and experience providers from all 50 states and well over 35 countries around the world — to create unique multiday tours.
