July 2024

Trout Tales, July 17

I stopped by the FEMA Event Center last week to see my favorite hillbilly, Rusty Pliers. This magician and ventriloquist performed for the Cassville Branch Library’s Summer Reading Program, and the YMCA day campers enjoyed the show, too.
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Rocky Lavell Miller

Rocky Lavell Miller, age 63, of Washburn, Mo. passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, at his home. He was born July 26, 1960, in Hot Springs, Ark., the son of Edgar Othel and Lottie Jane (Bates) Miller, who preceded him in death.
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Belinda G. Petree

Belinda G. Petree, age 68, of Grove, OK, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 1, 2024, at her home. She was born on February 29, 1956, to Gerald and Anita (Cope) Craig in Blackwell, OK, where she grew up and graduated from high school, Class of 1974.
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Bailey May Bowers

Bailey May Bowers, precious daughter of Bruce and Summer Bowers, age 4 months and 14 days, gained her beautiful angel wings, unexpectedly on July 6, 2024. She was born February 22, 2024, in West Plains, Missouri.
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