Stories from Friday, October 2, 2020

Stephen Wayne Jespersen, 67, Carthage, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at St. Luke’s Nursing Center, Carthage. Stephen was born October 23, 1952, in Neosho, Missouri, the son of Raymond Leslie Jespersen and Betty Jean (Wiseman) Jespersen. ...

Gary Leon Lugar, 72, of Monett, Mo., passed from this life on Wednesday evening, September 30, 2020, while at the Carthage Health and Rehab Center in Carthage, Mo. Gary was born on September 11, 1948, in Ft. Morgan, Colo., son of the late Alfred Leroy Lugar and Mildred Catherine (Warnick) Lugar...

Paul David Probstfield, age 81, of Monett, Missouri, passed away at 5:57 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. He was born October 21, 1938, in Verona, Missouri, the son of Paul John and Mary Christine (Sperandio) Probstfield...

Ralph Edward Schallert of Purdy went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, while surrounded by his family, after a brief illness. Ralph was born on February 19, 1942, to Lester and Amanda Schallert on their farm in Purdy. He continued to farm the same land with his brother throughout his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Imogene Moore...

The eighth annual Barry County Brawl turned in a maul, as Monett (2-4) fell to Cassville in the rivalry matchup, 50-0. Both teams entered the game with hopes of getting a surge as the second half of the football season began. However, the Wildcats were the aggressors and made the Cubs pay for every single mistake to take a 36-0 lead into halftime...


It was a night of disappointment for Pierce City, as the Eagles fell to Marionville, 44-20, in a game marked by frequent turnovers and big plays. The difference came in the first half, as the Comets' defensive came alive first, stifling Eagle resurgence...