Stories from Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Orvilyn Sue Lacey, 77, of Wheaton, died Tuesday, June 30. Graveside services were held Friday, July 3, at Maplewood Cemetery in Exeter, under direction of McQueen Funeral Home in Wheaton.

Una Marie Henderson, 89, of Aurora, died Monday, June 29. Graveside services were held Friday, July 3, at Clio Cemetery in Jenkins, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Marilyn Kay Gorman, 61, of Monett died Sunday, July 5. Visitation is being held on Thursday, July 9, from 1-2 p.m. at the Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home in Monett. Funeral services will immediately follow the visitation at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, at the Bennett-Wormington Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at a later date at the Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery in Springfield...

Elvert “Al” E. Garver, 81, of Monett, died Saturday, July 4, at the Bentonview Park Health and Rehab Center in Monett. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, at the Liberty Baptist Church in Monett. Arrangements have been entrusted to Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett...

Jimmie Dale “Jim” Fohn, 71, of Cassville, died Monday, June 29. Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 2, at Maplewood Cemetery in Exeter, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Kenneth Leo Ermey, 73, of Mt. Vernon, formerly of Conroe, Texas, died at 7:33 a.m., Monday, June 29, at Mt. Vernon Place Care Center. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon...

Shirley May Darby, 80, of Purdy, died Sunday, July 5, at the Roaring River Health and Rehab Center in Cassville. Services will be held at the Purdy Cemetery and announced at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett...

Loretta Dean Cunningham, 76, of Crane, died Wednesday, July 1, at her home. A memorial service, under the direction of the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home in Aurora, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 10, at Life Fellowship Church in Aurora. Burial will be at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield...

Earl A. Adams, 81, of Cassville, died Saturday, June 27. A Celebration of Life was held from 4-7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at First Baptist Church in Cassville. Arrangements were under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Donald Leonard Underhill (Don) on June 16, 2020. Don lived a long rich life and passed peacefully at his home in Osage Beach, Mo., surrounded by loved ones. Don was a funny, intelligent, and an endlessly curious charismatic man. Throughout his life, Don grew to sincerely appreciate education, encouraging everyone to learn each day and his friends and family would tell you to know Don was to love Don...

Judith Faye “Judy” Lee, 78, of Monett, Mo., passed from this life on Monday, June 29, 2020, at Aurora Nursing Center in Aurora, Mo. Judy was born on October 25, 1941, in Ava, Mo., daughter of the late Lev and Mildred (Burke) Crumley. Judy graduated from Ava High School with the class of 1958. ...

Stacy Nicole Reidle Colclazier Lacey, 39 of Springfield, Mo., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 30, 2020, at her home due to complications of a brain tumor. She was born in Springfield, Mo., on September 19, 1980, to Gary Reidle and Sondra (Seitz-Reidle) Colclazier. ...

Temperatures outside are beginning to soar, as the dog days of summer have arrived, but some in the community, the focus is squarely upon the fall. More specifically, the fall sports season is the focus for the Monett soccer team...

The family of Jack George, of Pierce City, is celebrating his 99th birthday today.

It wasn’t all fireworks and hot dogs for some Americans on this Fourth of July. Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Calisia Brookes, from Cassville, bends sheet metal aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

The Kings Prairie School Music Benefit, usually held in August has been canceled this year due to the pandemic. We hope to see everyone next year. If you wish to support the ongoing expenses this year or the next big project to make repairs to the siding of the school building, donations may be made through PayPal at Kpschoolhouse@gmail.com or mailed to Kings Prairie Community Association, Inc. c/o Jacquetta Hyde, 11490 Farm Road 2020, Monett, Mo 65708...

The Monett school district hosted a food distribution for Ozark Food Harvest on Thursday, handing out more than 200 boxes of farm-to-table produce.

Saturday evening offered a star-spangled delight for guests at Monett’s South Park. Spectators had the opportunity to enjoy music, food, and the 30-minute fireworks extravaganza, courtesy of the Monett Chamber of Commerce. More from Saturday’s event may be found at https://www.monett-times.com/gallery/37170...

Jack Henry and Associates, of Monett, has announced it has partnered with NuData, a Mastercard company, to enhance its Banno Digital Platform with behavioral security. As banks and credit unions move toward a more digital experience, it is increasingly critical to minimize risk by accurately identifying real end users from fraudulent ones. ...

Age: 72 Current Occupation: Sheriff of Barry County Past Experience: Current Sheriff of Barry County. I am a retired Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent with over 36 years of law enforcement experience. I have conducted and supervised criminal investigations including drug trafficking, organized crime, bank robbery, counterterrorism, fraud and a host of others. ...

Age: 47 Current Occupation: Construction Past Experience: 14 years Missouri Highway Patrol, 13 years US Marine Corps, 8 years Missouri National Guard, 3 years business Management (1-1/2 as a General Manager America’s Car-Mart) Education: Cassville High School, Missouri State Patrol Academy (1200 hour) plus more than 900 continuing education and specialized training...

Age: 52 Current Occupation: Investigator for the City of Cassville Police Dept Past Experience: Highway Patrol, Sheriff’s Dept, and Cassville PD Education: High School Diploma, Post Police Certified, CVSA Certified, Interrogation Technique Certified, Crime Scene Certified...

The number of COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases in Barry County continued its climb this week, as the county reported it is up to 87 total cases as of Tuesday afternoon, including three people hospitalized. According to a joint situation report from the Barry County Health Department and Barry County Office of Emergency Management, there have been 84 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, one presumptive and two antibody positives. ...

Lawrence County has announced five new cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) including one person who was infectious at the Freedom Christian Center Revival July 5-7 in Aurora. “If you attended the revival during any or all of these dates, we highly encourage you to please quarantine at home for 14 days from the last day you attended the revival and monitor for symptoms of COVID-19,” said Janella Spencer, Lawrence County Health Department administrator. ...