Stories from Wednesday, June 26, 2019

William Wallace Waggoner, 82, of Everton, died at 8:45 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, at his home. Graveside services were held on Tuesday, June 25, at Misemer Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Morris-Leiman-Mosher Funeral Home in Miller...

Juanita L. Standlee, 94, of Clinton formerly of Golden, died Friday, June 21. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, at McGuire Cemetery in Viola, under direction of Funeral Home in Cassville. Burial will be at McGuire Cemetery in Viola...

Pamela “Annee” Ann Parsons, 68, of Hilton Head, S.C., (formerly of Cassville) died Wednesday, June 19. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 1, 2019, at Clio Cemetery in Jenkins, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Burial will be at Clio Cemetery in Jenkins...

Martha Kay Lindsay, 62, of Osage Beach, formerly of Purdy, died Sunday, June 23. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at Cargile Cemetery in Washburn, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Burial will be at Cargile Cemetery in Washburn...

Dorothy Ann Gilmore, 74, of Mt. Vernon, died at 3:15 p.m. on Friday, June 21, at the Lawrence County Manor in Mt. Vernon. Graveside services were held on Tuesday, July 2, at Spring River Cemetery in Verona. Arrangements were under the direction of the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon...

James H. Daniel, 85, of Aurora, died on Sunday June 23, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 27, from 6-8:00 p.m. at the Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home in Monett. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 29, at 10 a.m. at the Bennett-Wormington Funeral Chapel in Monett. Burial will follow services at the Calton Cemetery in Pleasant Ridge...

Ray Coley, 83, of Monett, Mo., passed from this life to his eternal home in Heaven on Saturday, June 22, 2019, in Ft. Smith, Ark. Ray was born on July 2, 1935, in Altus, Ark., son of the late William and Nellie (Little) Coley. Ray graduated from Wister High School, Wister, Okla., with the Class of 1954. ...

The 2019 Monett Youth Baseball and Softball League Community National Bank T-ball team.

The 2019 Monett Youth Baseball and Softball League Schreiber Foods T-ball team.

Thirty years after debuting and becoming a major fundraiser annually for non-profits, the Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr. Pepper is celebrating its milestone 30th summer and is asking businesses and individuals across the Ozarks to bolster their support toward the tournament’s 46 children’s charities...

In what is one of the largest groups of All-State baseball players in Monett history, the Cubs team landed four players on the Class 4 Missouri Baseball Coaches Association All-State team. “I am so happy and proud for those boys,” said Michael Calhoun, Monett coach. “I don’t think some people realize how hard it is to make the Class 4 team. It is such a great honor to have them there.”...

Monett Veterinary Hospital has achieved the highest level of veterinary excellence following a thorough evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). Monett Veterinary Hospital earned AAHA accreditation after a rigorous review of the hospital’s practice protocols, medical equipment, facility and client service...

Ken and Julie Terry will hold their annual celebration of the nation’s birthday for residents of Purdy beginning at 5:30 p.m. on July 3. the Gathering Place on Highway C and Business 37 will offer picnic meals for sale beginning at 5:30 p.m. Performing on a stage on Business 37 will be the Playboyz and J-Rock. Fireworks will conclude the evening around 9:15 p.m. The Terrys said the event would not be possible without donations from businesses, individuals and the city...

Janice Varner, outgoing Barry County collector, received a proclamation from the Governor’s Office and a Best of Missouri Award, the first Scott Fitzpatrick has given out as State Treasurer.

The Monett Lions Club will again offer its chicken barbecue on July 4 at Monett's South Park. Serving will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until the chicken runs out. The meal will include half a chicken, baked beans, chips and a beverage. Tickets are available in advance for $7 and can be purchased at Bruner Pharmacy, local banks and Lions Club members. Tickets, if any have not been sold, will be available for $8 at the barbecue pavilion west of the City Park Casino...

The Purdy school district is implementing a plan aimed at reducing stress for students during state testing time. Julie Dalton, Purdy pre-k through sixth-grade principal, said the idea came to her from Superintendent Mindi Gates. “She sent me the link, and I took my own spin on it,” she said. ...

An Aurora man has been arrested for allegedly threatening to kill his girlfriend ― twice. According to the probable cause statements, the first event occurred around midnight on March 29 when the suspect, Jeremy Woodcock, 27, of Aurora, allegedly pointed a gun at his girlfriend and threatened to kill her...

Soldiers with the Lawrence A. Witt National Guard Armory in Pierce City may live by their motto: “Don't kick our dog,” but those boots may want to do some kicking of their own once the battalion returns from deployment. According to a probable cause statement, the early morning hours of Saturday, June 22, Patrolman Chris Whitehead was cruising southbound on Hwy. 97 when he observed a white GMC pickup truck parked in front of another vehicle located at the armory, which appeared suspicious...

On June 17, Steven Chancellor attended his last school board meeting as superintendent in Purdy. Having served since the 2012-2013 school year, Chancellor led the district through some major changes, including two major construction projects. “First-time superintendents average two or three years on the job, especially in small districts,” Chancellor said. ...

When most people hear about the operations commonly referred to as the “Mexican drug cartels,” they firmly believe the problems remain contained south of the border. However, according to Purdy Police Chief Jackie Lowe, that is not the reality local law enforcement officials are experiencing...

Relentless and aggressive, Kelly Creek rose out of her subterranean cavity with a roar, taunting her detractors and shaking a prolonged wet fist for three-and-a-half hours at properties daring to encroach on her space on Sunday. Flooding extended beyond the downtown, as well. ...