Jay D. Bamfield
amfield Jay D. Bamfield, 70, of Eagle Rock, Mo., passed away peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2024, at his home. Born on November 5, 1953, in Salina, Kan., the son of the late Curtis and Clara (McClellan) Bamfield.
Kyle Troutman
Paula Henbest
Paula Kay Henbest, 76, of Blue Springs, Mo., passed away on May 18, 2024, surrounded by the love and support of her family. She was born April 7, 1948, in Cassville, Mo., the daughter of Paul Henbest and Margaret Culver Henbest, who preceded her in death.
Mary R. “Shelly” Burwell
Mary R. “Shelly” Burwell, of Exeter, Mo., known affectionately as Shelly to her family and friends, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo.
Barry County Sheriff’s Office calls for service and reports taken, May 20-26
The Barry County Sheriff's Office responded to 271 calls for service for the week of May 20-26. The CAD events created by central dispatch are the Calls for Service Barry County Officers respond to every day, included in those calls are alarms, assaults, burglaries, domestic disturbances, DWI's, stealing, harassment, medical issues, paper service, prisoner transports, suspicious persons, traffic stops and warrant service. Reports are not generated on all the calls for service. The following reports were generated from the above 271 calls:
Shelter Scholarship goes to Chappell
The Shelter Insurance Foundation has awarded a $1,500 scholarship to Avery Chappell!, a graduate of Cassville High School. Shelter Agent Terri Lynn DeGraffenreid Brattin sponsors and partially funds this scholarship.
Community Care Coalition takes shape
In a strategic move to adapt to the evolving landscape of community services, the former affiliate of Imagination Library, Barry County has rebranded itself as the Community Care Coalition, Barry County. The transition began amid the statewide rollout of the Imagination Library program by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Denali’s Gideon basin deemed unfit
The integrity of Denali Water Solution’s Gideon storage basin in McDonald County has been compromised. Heather Peters, with the Water Pollution Section of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said her department investigated the condition of the basin after an area resident reported that the basin’s liner appeared to have floated to the surface.
News Briefs, May 29
By the order of the Pioneer Road District Commissioners the Shoal Creek bridge on Farm Road 2070 will be closed, as of today (Wednesday) due to unsafe conditions. Voter registration ends July 10 for August Primary The last day to register to vote is July 10 for those who are not current registered voters of Barry County and who wish to vote in the Aug.
Jig On the Water, May 26
Roaring River came up last night a little over 2,000 CFS it has dropped back to 1,380 CFS. Use Powerbait and plenty of weight.
26 toss caps in Exeter
Exeter senior Star Xiong accepts her diploma from Ashley Fly on Friday during Exeter’s graduation ceremony, where 26 seniors walked the stage and ended their high school educations.