Kyle Troutman

Kyle Troutman

Arning donates $5,000 to golf course

On Flag Day on June 14, Arning hosted the third annual Fred Arning Senior Golf Tournament. This year’s tournament fell just two weeks after the Cassville Golf Club lost over 50 trees during the Memorial Day storm in Cassville. Arning was determined to give back more than the years before. Thanks to every participant and sponsor, Arning was able to achieve this goal. “We are thrilled to announce that the tournament successfully raised $5,000, which has been donated back to the golf course, said Angie Edie, Arning vice president of human resources. “A heartfelt thank you to all the golfers, sponsors and volunteers who helped make the tournament a great success.”

Leroy C. Utter

Leroy C. Utter, 67, of Joplin, Mo., finished his earthly mission and departed this life on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Rogers, Ark.

Lola Aunzell Smith

Lola Aunzell Smith, age 92, of Cassville, Missouri passed away August 7, 2024, at the home of her caregiver. Lola was born in Morrow, Arkansas on March 30, 1932, the daughter of Eugene Clay and Martha Lee (Brock) Cuzick.

Jeff Reed

Jeff Reed, age 60, of Cassville, Missouri, passed away on August 11, 2024. The son of Gary “Cotton” and Connie Hilburn Reed, Jeff was born on April 12, 1964, in Monett.

Neng Yia

Neng Yia, son of Vam Thoj Yaj and Txiab Xyooj was born in the province of Houaphanh, Laos in 1945. He is their fourth child out of ten children. He lived a simple life with his family until 1964 when he became a soldier in the Secret Wars of Laos. He served until 1975 achieving the rank of Lieutenant.

New super at Roaring River

Roaring River and Big Sugar Creek State Parks have a new superintendent. “I am pleased to announce that Mike Busekrus is the new superintendent,” said Carl Bonnell, Missouri State Parks deputy Ozarks regional director.