Ronald Farley Hampshire “Cowboy”

Ronald Farley Hampshire “Cowboy,” 60, of Exeter, Mo., passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at his home.
James “Ray” Bowman, Sr.

James “Ray” Bowman, Sr., age 86, of Cassville, Missouri passed away peacefully at his home on October 31, 2025.
Michele Rosellen Gaither

Michele Rosellen Gaither, age 49, of Fairview, Missouri passed away Wednesday, October, 29, 2025 due to a tragic house fire.
Annual Craft Fair held at Senior

Personnel and members of the Board of Directors from ACCESS Family Care served free lunches of hot dogs, chips and water during the Annual Fall Craft Fair at the Cassville Senior Center on Oct. 25.
Bass ‘Cats capture first at tournament

Cassville Middle School students Deagan Gross and Colton Yockey made a splash at the Missouri B.A.S.S. Nation Youth Qualifier Tournament, held Oct. 19 at the Lake of the Ozarks. Competing against 11 boats in the youth division, the Wildcat duo captured first place, reeling in five fish with a total weight of 14.35 pounds. They also won biggest fish with a bass weighing 3.25 pounds. Second place went to the Festus team, followed by Strafford in third. Gross is the son of Brad and Ashley Gross, of Cassville. Yockey is the son of Chris and Dani Yockey of Cassville. Both anglers are in the eighth grade. The next Missouri B.A.S.S Nation qualifier will be held at Pomme de Terre Lake in March 2026.
Gary Arlee Brown
Gary Arlee Brown , (77) passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, after an extended illness.
Purdy school board receives operations update
General operations and facility needs dominated much of the business of the Purdy Board of Education in October.
Mary Nell Pettypool

Mary Nell Pettypool, 82, of Cassville, Mo., passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at her home.
Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week, Nov. 5

Senior Dog Spotlight! Ward is a brindle Shepherd born about May 5, 2016. Ward has spent 9 years in the shelter and he truly deserves a loving home before winter arrives. He is a happy go lucky boy who is accustomed to leash walks and is crate trained. He does okay with other dogs, preferably older and larger in size. No cats preferably. He doesn’t like sharing food so would need to be fed separately. Ward knows commands, “sit,” “up,” and “shake.” There is nothing this boy won’t do for a treat. His ideal family will be gentle with him. He spent time in a foster home and does well with kids of all ages. Senior pet adoption rates are $25. Adopters can complete an application at www.havenoftheozarks. org/adopt. No appointment is needed. The Haven is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week. All Haven of the Ozarks pets are fixed, up to date on their vaccinations, and microchipped.
SKITS putting on ‘Gladys In Wonderland’
The Shell Knob in the Spotlight (SKITS) community theater players are having a ball, rehearsing diligently as they develop their respective characters for the fall comedy “Gladys in Wonderland.”



