Stories from Thursday, November 5, 2015

Monett's Taco Bell was swamped Thursday morning with 351 patrons taking advantage of a Royal deal, as the fast-food chain offered a free A.M. Crunchwrap. Taco Bell, in conjunction with Major League baseball, promised it would reward fans if someone stole a base during the Fall Classic, and Kansas City's Lorenzo Cain did in Game 1...

God gained another loving angel on Oct. 30, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. Claude Jones, 83, of Monett, had heart surgery early that morning; he made it through the surgery but passed away shortly after. If you knew Claude in the slightest way then you know how much he will be missed. He left a mark on a lot of people's lives and was loved by many people as well. Claude always thought of others before himself and loved to help people out...

Johnnie Lee Boyd, 73, of Cassville, died at 7:05 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Sparks Cemetery, Butterfield. Arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home, Cassville.

Oren William Doennig died Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Cox Monett Hospital in Monett. Full obituary will be released when completed. Arrangements are under the care of Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home in Monett.

Sharlet Rae (Hines) Sharp Berry, 70, of Shell Knob, died at 9:12 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, at Union Cemetery in Stella. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Friday, at Fohn Funeral Home, Cassville...