Stories from Friday, June 10, 2016

Ronilee Martinez, 49, of Miller, died at 4:05 a.m. Monday, May 30, at her home. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Morris-Leiman-Mosher Funeral Home in Miller.

Jay Rodney Couillard, 80, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 9, at the home of his son, Doug and Debbie Couillard, in Merrill, Wis., surrounded by his family. Jay was born in Moose Lake, Minn., April 24, 1936, to Claude and Fern Couillard. Jay proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1953 to 1957...

Charles "Chuck" Stotts, 61, of Springfield, died at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 5, in Berryville, Ark., as the result of a motorcycle accident. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield. Arrangements are under the direction of the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon...

Three people have been charged for a fight in the 1000 Block of North Frisco in Monett involving a metal pipe, a knife and a stun gun. According to the Monett Police Department, Michael Bragg, 34, of Pierce City, Darryl Lands, 35, of Monett, and Latosha Keith, 31, of Pierce City, were each arrested on charges of burglary and domestic assault...

A Greenfield man has been charged with stealing and animal neglect, alleged crimes Barry County sheriff's deputies are investigating in multiple counties and possibly involving more people. Greg DeJager, 35, of Greenfield, was arrested in Lawrence County by the Missouri State Highway Patrol on June 2 on unrelated charges of passing a bad check. While he was being held in the Lawrence County jail, he was charged with felony stealing and animal neglect in Barry County...

Gridiron dreams start young. Mom Cynthia Ormsby wanted to try a different location for her kids to dash about on a summer afternoon, and found Burl Fowler Stadium offered a colorful venue to explore and practice with a ball.

Counselors in the Monett school district have made a comprehensive review of their program and developed strategies for dealing with crises. In their annual report to the Monett school board, counselors reviewed their resources and approaches to problems. Counselors focus on academic and career exploration, social and emotional support, scheduling and monitoring academic progress and assisting students with choices and responsibilities associated with post-graduation opportunities...

This week, work on the Monett Museum project at 418 to 422 E. Broadway reached a new stage.

An Eagle Rock man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for his role in the kidnapping of a Washburn woman in January 2014. Matthew Miller, 22, was sentenced on multiple charges Tuesday, including 18 years in prison for the kidnapping, 15 years for second-degree burglary and 7 years for first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle. He was also sentenced to four years for escaping the McDonald County jail in April and being captured in Texas. All sentences will run concurrently...

The Howdy Neighbor Days Committee will host a hog roast fundraiser from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 12 in the east pavilion at Pierce City's South Park. Cost is $10 per person, free to children 5 and under. The menu will include barbecued pork, baked beans, potato salad and beverage. Carryouts are available. Proceeds will help the festival. For additional information, people may call Ben Slagle at 417-489-1462...

For four years, Logan Coones thrilled Monett crowds with his performances on the basketball court. The goal of playing college basketball was one that he had hoped to reach, and now, that goal has finally been realized. Coones, the No. 2 leading scorer in Monett hoops history, will play at Ozark Christian College in Joplin...

Bi-county dominated is the best way to characterize this year's Class 1, District 10 All-District softball teams. Of the 26 total first and second team honors awarded, 21 went to athletes from Barry or Lawrence counties. Purdy led the way with Morgan Schilly, Sami House, Rion Boyd, Hallie Henderson and Casey Ellison receiving First Team recognition. Zoe Brown and Breanna Keeler were named to the Second Team...

Randall R. Fisher, 65, of Seneca, passed into eternal rest Monday, June 6, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin. Randall R. Fisher was born June 10, 1950, in Monett, the son of Richard Junior and Betty Jean (Tennison) Fisher. Randy formerly worked at Friend's Tire in Monett and the former BF Goodrich plant in Miami, Okla. ...

Jeanie Marie Jarvis, 73, of Stockton, formerly of Monett, died Wednesday, June 8, while at Lake Stockton Healthcare in Stockton. Memorial service arrangements are pending at this time and will be released at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home in Monett...

Mildred "Freda" Horn, 97, of Monett, was called home to her Lord and Savior Thursday, June 9, while at Bentonview Park Health and Rehabilitation Center in Monett. Freda was born Dec. 11, 1918, in Monett, daughter of the late Fred and Bertha (Roller) Miller. ...

Arlis Ray Stockton, 77, of Jenkins, died at 4:29 p.m. Wednesday, June 8. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Burial will be in Clio Cemetery at Jenkins. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home...

Wayland G. Clanton, 82, of Golden, died Wednesday, June 8, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 12, at White Funeral Home and Crematory. Burial will follow at Viney Creek Cemetery in Golden. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, at the funeral home...