Kyle Troutman
Michael Edward “Mike” Blank
Michael Edward “Mike” Blank, 76, of Exeter, Mo. passed away Friday, December 13, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.
Wesley John Strosahl
Wesley John Strosahl, age 95, departed this life on January 8, 2025, at home after an illness. He was born in Maynard, Iowa, on February 11, 1929, to Louis Strosahl and Bessie (Ford) Strosahl. Wesley proudly served in the United States Marine Corps.
Stephen Ray “Steve” Bateman
Stephen Ray “Steve” Bateman, 69, of Wheaton, Mo. passed away Monday, January 6, 2025, at Roaring River Health and Rehab in Cassville, Mo.
Michael “Mike” Danley
Michael “Mike” Danley, 71, of Eagle Rock, Mo. passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, at his home.
Fulbright recipient times two
As a result of a second Fulbright Scholarship, a Purdy native is preparing to bring some tune to Tunisia. Jason Terry, a 2005 graduate of Purdy High School and the son of Steve and Mary Terry of Purdy, will soon begin his second venture abroad as a Fulbright Scholarship recipient — this time as a piano-tuning instructor at the Arab and Mediterranean Music Center in Tunisia.
Dairy Day, Beef Cattlemen’s Conference, trade show returning
The Monett Area Chamber of Commerce will bring back its popular agriculture conferences in 2025. Monett Dairy Day and the Beef Cattlemen’s Conference will again be held on the same day, Tuesday, Feb.
Purdy man charged with rape
A Purdy man is facing three felony charges after allegedly restraining and molesting a victim in Barry County. Jesi Owen, born 1989, of Purdy, is charged with first-degree kidnapping, first-degree rape and first-degree sodomy.
Man charged for car theft
A Fulton man has been arrested and charged with a felony after allegedly stealing a vehicle from a victim in Barry County, a crime for which he is on probation for a previous conviction. Richard Burwell, born 1993, of Fulton, is charged with first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle.
News Briefs, Jan. 15
The Lawrence and Barry County Democrats will hold their January monthly meeting on Jan. 23 at 7 p.m.
Scoreboard, Jan. 15
The Purdy boys basketball team (10-6) has split games to start the new year, and the win was a significant one. The Eagles bested Marionville in overtime, 80-73, on Jan.
