Pollinator Weekend returns to Roaring River
Staff at Roaring River State Park are gearing up to celebrate National Pollinator Week June 20-22. The Roaring River Nature Center will offer programs and handouts from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the day.
Max Stumpff

Max Stumpff, 80, of Cassville, Mo. passed away peacefully at Circle of Life in Bentonville, Ark., Friday, June 6, 2025.
Freda Belle Ray

Freda Belle Ray, 89, of Aurora, Mo. passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Willard Care Center in Willard, Mo.
James “Jim” Edwards Jones
James “Jim” Edwards Jones, 83, of Seligman, Missouri sadly passed away on June 3, 2025. A Celebration of Life for James will be held on Monday, June 9th at 2:00PM at Rollins Funeral Home, 1401 W Hudson Road, Rogers, AR 72756. Full obituary and condolences can be found at www.rollinsfuneral.com
Kenneth Lee Ruark

Kenneth Lee Ruark, 90, of Washburn, Mo. passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Cassville Health Care and Rehab in Cassville, Mo.
Joseph Gunnels

Joseph Gunnels, 73, of Cassville, Mo, passed away surrounded by family, on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
Darelyn Jean Cooper

Darelyn Jean Cooper, 77, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Roaring River Health and Rehab in Cassville, Mo.
James “Jim” Neal Brasel

James “Jim” Neal Brasel, 93, of Cassville, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at home, surrounded by his family. Born July 05, 1931, in Centreville, Ill., to Jessy and Jenny (Armstrong) Brasel, who preceded him in death.
Caleb Hamilton Adams

Caleb Hamilton Adams, 88, of Eagle Rock, Mo. passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, at his home.
Democrat facade restoration nearing completion

The facade restoration at the Cassville Democrat building is nearing completion. Still awaiting install is the EFIS and split brick. Work is expected to be done within the next two weeks. The restoration project is in cooperation with the Cassville Community Foundation’s new Downtown Restoration Fund.



