Kyle Troutman
Community Voices — Skip Easter: Gardening with natural methods
One of the benefits of growing your own food is that you are in control of the types of chemicals, both natural or man-made, used in garden beds and on your plants.
Through the Years, May 13
50 YEARS AGO: PIG KILLING BEAR DESTROYED — Killing pigs of a Barry County farmer in the Owens Bend country proved the undoing of a 300-pound black bear whose hide is displayed here by Conservation Commission Agents Charles Marrs, left, and Ron Glover, right.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, May 13
Meet sweet young Muggsy. Muggsy is a mixed breed with an estimated date of birth 11/18/25. She is just beginning her journey of discovering what life as a loved puppy should be after being chained up the first part of her life. She is incredibly sweet, social, and loves being around people.
Jeannie Anderson
Jeannie Anderson, 90, of Branson, Mo., passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Forsyth Nursing and Rehabilitation in Forsyth. She was born in St. Louis, Mo. on August 12, 1935, the daughter of Otto and Ruth (Denno) Whitsett, who preceded…
Christopher Steven “Chris” Barto
Christopher Steven “Chris” Barto, 76, of Shell Knob, Mo. passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Mercy Hospital Springfield in Springfield, Mo. He was born January 21, 1950 in Wood, Pa., the son of Roy W. and Emma Mary (Shultz)…
Mary Lou Bolton
Mary Lou Bolton, age 83, of Cassville, Missouri passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born December 17, 1942 in Seymour, Missouri, the daughter of Luther and Mary (Cantrell) Hargus. On July…
Emery Ewing Ellison
Emery Ewing Ellison, 93, of Wheaton, Mo., passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Cassville Health Care and Rehabilitation in Cassville, Mo. He was born April 26, 1933 in Henderson, Iowa, the son of Ernest Ewing and Waive Catherine (Farrington)…
Gladys Mae Spiker-Kinser
Gladys Mae Spiker-Kinser, 83, of Goodman, Mo., formerly of Fairview, Mo., passed from this life Thursday, April 30, 2026 at her home. She was born February 24, 1943 in Pikeville, Ky., the daughter of Freddie and Mary Ann (Ramsey) Hopkins,…
Viola May “Vi” Leverich
Viola May “Vi” Leverich, 87, of Wheaton, Mo. passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Lacoba Homes in Monett, Mo. She was born March 22, 1939 in Humbolt, Neb., the daughter of Virgil and Lucille (Smith) Reeves, who preceded her…
Barrett Adam “Barry” McGarigle
Barrett Adam “Barry” McGarigle, age 62, of Purdy, Mo. passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at his home. He was born on December 16, 1963 in Wichita, Kan., to Mr. and Mrs. Harry McGarigle, who preceded him in death. …
