Year in Photos — Barry County girls basketball

Exeter’s Jaylee Hawkins (No. 2) and Dawnee Sorensen (No. 44) go for a rebound in a contest at Wheaton last season.
Wildcats’ defense locking in
The Cassville football team will bring back a decent amount of experience, skill and leadership to its linebacker and defensive back positions this season, aiming to enforce the traditionally physical brand of Wildcat defense.
Car enthusiasts enjoy The Exeter Depot Auto Show

Carson Woolaway, 16, of Rocky Comfort, added some shine to his classic Ford truck Saturday at The Depot Exeter Auto Show.
William Isaac “Bill” Yocum

William Isaac “Bill” Yocum, 81, of Exeter, Mo. passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at his home.
Cecil Ellis Wormington
Cecil Ellis Wormington, 84, of Purdy, Missouri was called to his Heavenly home on Saturday July 26, 2025 while at Lacoba Homes in Monett, Missouri. He was born in Star City, Missouri on March 13, 1941; the son of the late Damon and Ollie Wormington. He was united in marriage on May 29, 1959 in Purdy, Missouri to Katherine Henderson; she survives.
Jason Adam “J” Schulz

In Loving Memory of a Beloved Son, Brother, and Uncle
With profound sadness and enduring love, we announce the passing of Jason Adam Schulz, 51, of Monett, MO on 7/31/2025.
Mary Lou Phelps

Mary Lou Phelps of Springfield, Missouri passed away Friday, July 4, 2025, in Springfield Rehabilitation and HealthCare Center in Springfield, Missouri.
Charles Lester Parker

Charles Lester Parker, 72, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Friday, August 1, 2025, at his home.
Lyle Jerome Bittle

Lyle Jerome Bittle, 63, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas in Rogers, Ark.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week

Lexus “Lexie” was returned to us due to no fault of her own. She is an American Bulldog/Hound mixed breed born Dec. 25, 2017. She is house trained, good with cats, dogs and kids.



