
The past two seasons for the Southwest boys basketball team have been a couple of the best in its history. Winning back-to-back district titles under Rusty Roe, the Trojans are under new management this season with Jeff Treat taking over coaching duties.

Christina Katie (Block) Craft, age 102, of Hamptonville, North Carolina passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024. Service dates and times will be announced at a later date.

Patti Ann Lowe, age 61, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 in Liberty, Missouri. Patti was born on February 8, 1963 in Memphis, Tennessee to Hollis Ray and Shirley Lowe.

Chardonnay is a beautiful Retriever mix with gorgeous blue eyes. Her mom is a flat-coated Retriever. Chardonnay and 8 siblings were born on Sep. 29. Three pups from this litter are still looking for homes.

JC Henry, 92, of Washburn, Mo., passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, December 7, 2024. He was born to Reams and Ruby Jane (Brake) Henry on August 3, 1932, on OK Ridge in Washburn, who preceded him in death.

Jace Johnson, 4, of Cassville, receives a kiss on the head from Santa Claus while being held by Josi Rose, of Cassville. Santa was available for photos and to hear Christmas wishes at the Cassville Community Christmas Celebration on Friday. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com

Thomas Glenn “Tommy Boy” Chaparro Oswald, 27, of Kimberling City, Mo. passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024.

Jerry Ray Boyd, 63, of St. James, Mo., passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, December 2, 2024.

Kellie Louise (Sprinkles) Wilson, 36, of Fairview, Mo. passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Cassville, Mo.

A 13-win season can’t be seen as unsuccessful for the Cassville boys soccer team, but a few key losses are overshadowing the double-digit win total. Jake Forste, Cassville soccer coach, said being as competitive as the Wildcats were, even in losses, made for an exciting season.