Christmas cheer spread at annual event

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
Kellie Louise (Sprinkles) Wilson

Kellie Louise (Sprinkles) Wilson, 36, of Fairview, Mo. passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Cassville, Mo.
Through the Years, Dec. 11

40 YEARS AGO: SANTA IN SPECIAL VISIT HERE — Saturday was a special day in Cassville, Santa Claus took time out of his busy schedule to pay a visit here. The results were obviously good, the expressions on faces of youngsters who got a visit were ample reward.
Santa escorted through Exeter

The Exeter Christmas Parade was held on Saturday along Front Street in Exeter.
Christina Katie (Block ) Craft

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.
Jerry Ray Boyd

Jerry Ray Boyd, 63, of St. James, Mo., passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, December 2, 2024.
Thomas Elvis “Tom” Foster

Thomas Elvis “Tom” Foster, age 78, of Jenkins, Missouri passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024 at his home. He was born August 15, 1946 in Shell Knob, Missouri the son of Alfred Loren and Clara Bell (Batson) Foster, who preceded him in death.
JC Henry

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.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Dec. 11

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.
Patti Ann Lowe

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.