American Insights — Dakoda Pettigrew: The Courage of Robert Graetz

On Monday night, Dec. 5, 1955, the Rev. Robert Graetz worked his way through a dense crowd of 6,000 people at Holt Street Baptist Church in Montgomery, Ala.
Through the Years, March 18

50 years ago: U.S. SENATE CANDIDATE HERE — Congressman Jerry Litton, right, a candidate for the Democrat nomination for U.S. Senate, visited in Cassville Saturday morning during a swing through this part of the state.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, March 18

Scoobie is a gorgeous German Shepherd mix. His date of birth is Aug. 14, 2024. Scoobie is a hit with our lady dogs in playgroups, and us humans agree that he is a good-looking dude! Scoobie is kind and very gentle and rarely barks.
Donald Lee “Don” Cooper

Donald Lee “Don” Cooper, 89 of Shell Knob, Mo. passed away Wednesday, March 11, at his home.
Patricia Karen “Patti” Doyle

Patricia Karen “Patti” Doyle, 75, of Branson, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, surrounded by family after enduring multiple health issues.
R.G. Edmondson

R.G. Edmondson, age 92, of Cassville, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the sale barn fittingly doing what he loved most, buying cattle in Wheaton alongside his son, Roy Frank.
Chloe Gibbons

Chloe Gibbons, 92, of Shell Knob, Mo., passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
William “Eugene” Haase

William “Eugene” Haase, 67, of Wheaton, Mo. passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 at his home.
Standard Payne “Stan” Nelson

Standard Payne “Stan” Nelson, 83, of Seligman, Mo. passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Cox Medical Center Branson in Branson, Mo.
Ethan Joe Owens

Ethan Joe Owens, 21, of Aurora, Mo., passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026 at his home.



