Kyle Troutman
Ralph Lloyd Hendrix
Ralph Lloyd Hendrix, 81, of Washburn, Missouri, went to meet the Lord on October 24th, 2025, in his home surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Ronald Farley Hampshire “Cowboy”
Ronald Farley Hampshire “Cowboy,” 60, of Exeter, Mo., passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at his home.
Ruth Ellen Edwards
Ruth Ellen Edwards, 84, of Cassville, Mo., passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025, at her home.
Ruth Etta Buchner
Ruth Etta Buchner, age 95, of Eagle Rock, Mo., passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Cox Monett in Monett, Mo.
Gary Arlee Brown
Gary Arlee Brown, age 77, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, after an extended illness. Born in rural Arkansas, he moved to Southwest Missouri at age three and became a life-long resident of Northern Stone and Christian Counties. Gary was a man of many talents, careers, and connections. If you needed something, he probably had it to sell to you; if you needed something done, he had a guy. If you lived in Christian, Stone, or Barry Counties, chances are you had met Gary at least once. He did everything from probate auctions, to owning car washes and convenience stores, to real estate. But his real passion was livestock markets. He was an avid coon hunter in his younger years and became a solid fisherman in retirement.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Oct. 29
Meet June! June is a senior dog looking for a loving home with a comfy couch. Her date of birth is Jan. 16, 2016. She is a brindle boxer mix. At her recent foster home, June was described as the “laziest dog ever.” She loves to lay on the couch while holding a toy in her mouth but also does like outside play time. She is good at entertaining herself. She likes other dogs but would prefer to be the queen as an only dog if possible She is good with kids. Haven of the Ozarks is celebrating 30 years of love, stories and second chances! All adoptions in October are $30. Can’t adopt? Donate $30 at www. havenoftheozarks.org/donate.
Terry Held: The forgotten art of letter writing
In an age of instant replies and digital noise, it’s easy to forget that just a generation ago, communication came folded in an envelope — not fired off by a burst of thumbs.
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.
Drizzle doesn’t dampen annual Cook-Off
Staff of Meredian Title Company enjoy accepting the award for People's Choice Chili at the Cassville Chili & Salsa Cook-Off on the square on Saturday.
Ribbon cut at Cole practice
The Cassville area Chamber of Commerce recently cut a ribbon to welcome new member Dr. Amy Cole, a counselor and behavioral health consultant with an office at 203 W. 7th St. in Cassville. Front row, from left: Rhonda Stafford, Patti Daniels, Dr. Amy Cole, Judge David A. Cole, Angela Artherton and Kenzie Hancock.
