Cassville Democrat

01/16/2026

OBITUARY: Dianna grew up and attended school in St. Louis, Mo. graduating from Southwest High School in 1978. She was employed as a waitress and a housekeeper.

Dianna Lynn Thompson, 65, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Monday, December 29, 2025 at Mercy Hospital Springfield in Springfield, Mo.

01/16/2026

OBITUARY: Virginia had lived in this area for 26 years coming from Medford, Ore. She taught school in Green Forrest, Ark., for several years where she earned the honor of teacher of the year during the 2004–2005 school year. She was an investor and managed several properties.

Virginia Ann Meek, 83, of Golden, Mo., passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, at her home.

01/15/2026

OBITUARY: Lillian enjoyed reading, and her greatest passion was caring for others, especially the elderly. She generously supported the children’s home in Mt. Vernon, a cause close to her heart.

Lillian “Lil” Gaddis of Shell K**b, Missouri on June 9, 1942, in Robinson, Illinois to Earl and Erma (Dennis) Murphy. Lillian passed away December 29, 2025, in Berryville at the age of 83.

01/15/2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR — PAT ALLISON: I am writing to express my concern regarding the recent decision to relocate the blue collection mailbox outside our local post office.

I am writing to express my concern regarding the recent decision to relocate the blue collection mailbox outside our local post office.

01/15/2026

Sales tax revenues to the bi-county area ended 2025 on an unusually low note. Total receipts of $2.5 million to bi-county cities and county governments dropped by 13% from 2024, the lowest amount since 2021, at the beginning of the pandemic surge. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/01/14/sales-tax-leaves-mixed-bag-to-end-2025/

01/15/2026

AMERICAN INSIGHTS — DAKODA PETTIGREW: He could hear the cannons roar in Boston as he lay in bed, frozen by a headache. He hadn’t slept in days. His body wanted to rest.

He could hear the cannons roar in Boston as he lay in bed, frozen by a headache. He hadn’t slept in days. His body wanted to rest.

01/15/2026

A nationwide financial aid scam has affected numerous Cassville seniors, who have had to confirm their identities to the federal government after their Social Security numbers had already been used to set up student aid accounts.

A nationwide financial aid scam has affected numerous Cassville seniors, who have had to confirm their identities to the federal government after their Social Security numbers had already been used…

01/15/2026

NEWS BRIEFS: The Barry-Lawrence Regional Library invites patrons to join staff at the grand reopening of the Eagle Rock Branch Library on Jan. 21.

The following events will be held at the Cassville Branch Library: Thursday, Move ‘N’ Groove Low Impact Exercise, 11 a.m., signup requested, STEAM Club (ages 6-12), 3:30 p.m....

01/15/2026

A Miller resident died in a single-vehicle wreck at about 2:50 p.m. on Jan. 4 on Highway 39, approximately 10 miles south of Aurora.

A Miller resident died in a single-vehicle wreck at about 2:50 p.m. on Jan. 4 on Highway 39, approximately 10 miles south of Aurora.

01/15/2026

A homeschool cooperative formed by local parents has grown steadily in recent years, providing educational classes, social opportunities and community support for families across Barry County and neighboring areas. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/01/14/homeschool-youth-shine-in-cooperative/

01/15/2026

An Anderson man is facing a felony charge after allegedly attempting to damage the hinges on a door in the Barry County jail.

An Anderson man is facing a felony charge after allegedly attempting to damage the hinges on a door in the Barry County jail.

01/15/2026

PHOTOS: Progress continues at Generations Project https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/01/14/progress-continues-at-generations-project/