Stories from Friday, August 4, 2017

A Monett mail truck heading to the rural route on Business 60, west of the Highway 60 intersection, lost its front bumpers in a collision with a pickup truck hauling a trailer shortly before 1:30 p.m. on Thursday.

A Cassville man was injured Friday in a wreck at 5:20 a.m. on Highway 37, three miles north of Purdy. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, Jonathan Rodgers, 61, of Frankfurt, Kent., was driving a 2016 International Prostar semi tractor trailer westbound and attempted to turn left onto Highway 37, failing to yield to a 2002 Chevrolet Malibu being driven by Andrew Adkins, 22, of Cassville. Adkins attempted to avoid an accident, but collided with the big rig's trailer...

Tardies and truancy, historically the major cause of disciplinary action within a school district, remained the most frequently recorded incidents recorded by Monett school administrators during the past year. Superintendent Brad Hanson, in the annual reported presented to Monett school board members, said some changes surfaced in the numbers, broken down by campus. ...

Meals at the Verona school district will cost slightly more in the coming year, as the school board recently approved a 5-cent hike in food service fees. Superintendent Tony Simmons said during the past year, the district received revenues of $224,000 for the sale of meals and spent $243,000. ...

Sgt. John Lueckenhoff, Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D public information and education officer, demonstrated the rollover simulator at Monett’s first National Night Out community event.

The Stuff the Bus school supply drive will conclude today with the final collection taking place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3D Corporate Solutions, located at 601 13th St., in Monett.

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter No. 1023 will meet at 4 p.m. on Aug. 6 at Angus Branch Steakhouse on Chapell Drive in Monett. The Aurora Houn’ Dawg Pageant for children has been scheduled for Sept. 9. Applications are due by Aug. 10 with the Aurora Chamber of Commerce...

Ask anyone who knows Monett volleyball coach Courtney Popanz, and they will all use the same word to describe her — intense. A 2006 alumna of Monett High School, Popanz is not just invested in her players, but invested in resurrecting a program that she herself once played, bled and fought for...

Mildred Lucille Harris, 91, of Kansas City, Kansas, (formerly of Monett) went to be with her Lord in Heaven on Tuesday, August 1, 2017, while at her home in Kansas City. She was born in Cassville, Missouri, on April 28, 1926, the daughter of the late Everett and Edna (Noble) Beeson. She was united in marriage on April 18, 1945, in Bentonville, Arkansas to Ray Harris; he preceded her in death on September 7, 1996...

Shiloh Leigh Taylor, 47, of Monett, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 1, 2017, surrounded by her family at her home in Monett. She was born in Denver, Colorado, on June 17, 1970, the daughter of Wesley and Patricia (Willzewski) Brosnahan. She was united in marriage on August 6, 1994, in Republic, Missouri, to Robert Taylor; he survives...

DeVora Lou Elliott, 76, of Cassville, died Sunday, July 30, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of the White Funeral Home and Crematory, Cassville.

Donald Kerr, 82, of Butterfield, died Sunday, July 30. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of the White Funeral Home and Crematory, Cassville.

Elizabeth Michelle Walls, 53, of Aurora, died Monday, July 31, at her home. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 4, at the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home in Aurora. Burial will follow at the Schupbach Cemetery in Spokane.

Ferne Louise Watson, 85, of Eagle Rock, died Friday, July 28. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 4, at the White Funeral Home and Crematory with Pastor Larry Olson officiating. Cremation and local arrangements are under the direction of the White Funeral Home and Crematory, Cassville...