Kyle Troutman
SENIOR LIVING: A Final Gift: How Pre-Planning A Funeral Brings Comfort to Families
Families planning for their own deaths is a topic many people shy away from. However, Bethany McCoy, of Fohn Funeral Home, and Skip White, of White Funeral Home & Crematory, agree that pre-arranged funeral planning is important.
Freedom cuts ribbon on new building
Mike Carr, president of the Freedom Bank of Southern Missouri Board, cuts the ribbon on a new facility at the Cassville branch aimed at processing back-end information.
Margaret Josephine Link
Margaret Josephine Link, 94, of Gresham, Ore., passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
Friends of the Library host Fall Carnival
Landon Edwards, 11, of Cassville, plays a bowling game during the annual Cassville Friends of the Library Fall Carnival at the Cassville Branch Library on Saturday.
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.
