Frances “Lucille” (Cooper) Holman
Frances “Lucille” (Cooper) Holman died February 21, 2024, surrounded by her adoring family. She was born on February 28, 1928, to Elmer and Frances Cooper, in Eagle Rock, Mo.
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James Roland “Jay” Bowsher
James Roland “Jay” Bowsher, age 92, of Cassville, Mo., passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Cassville Health and Rehab in Cassville, Missouri. He was born December 29, 1931, in Cassville, Mo.
Joshua Ellis “Josh” ayrEs
Joshua Ellis “Josh” Ayres, 49, of Washburn, Mo. passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at his home.
Johnny Cowles
Johnny Cowles, 83, of Cassville, Mo., passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, while under the care of Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Mo. He was born March 29, 1940, in Hasty, Ark., the son of Aubry and Vernie (Fiveash) Cowles, who preceded him in death.
Cassville Wrestling Booster Club seeking donations
The newly organized Cassville High School Wrestling Booster Club is proud to support Cassville wrestlers and honor their hard work year-round. The Club is depending on the generosity of the community to provide the best opportunities for each of Cassville's wrestlers. Funds collected through memberships, cash donations and fundraising activities throughout the year will be used to provided financial support to the Cassville wrestling program. Cash donations are accepted and appreciated; however, the Wrestling Booster Club invites all to become a member by choosing one of the membership levels.
Randy Crane: Why we need Lent
The season of Lent began two weeks ago. Some reading this may wonder why that makes any difference.
Slaughterhouse smorgasbord headed for Barry County
Two waste-hauling companies have more than 150 proposed permits with the Department of Natural Resources, which if approved, could result in a proliferation of odors similar to land-applied poultry-processing residuals on area land last year.
Undefeated champs!
The seventh and eighth grade Cassville Middle School boys basketball seasons came to an end after both teams played in the Big 8 West Division Tournaments.
Smokestack toppled
The Old Possum House at East and 9th streets saw its longstanding smokestack fall to the ground last week. The structure, which was the original electric power to Cassville and the C&W Railroad in the 1800s. It has since been home to businesses Maggie’s Place, the Alley Bar, Memories and Caroline’s, but had fallen into disrepair. Special Enterprises, an excavation business based in Cape Fair, bid $68,800 to the city for its demolition. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com
Kyle Troutman: The Troutman I am
For the 11th year, this week I set the earliest alarm of my life. I got up at 5 a.m. on March 1, 2014, to attend my first Opening Day at Roaring River State Park. Outside of overcoming my sleepiness, as I was not much of a morning person in those days, I was excited to cover an event I was told was a local tradition, something you can’t miss if you want to know anything about Barry County.