Glen Dale Hayworth
Glenn Dale “Butcher” Hayworth, 73, of Lamar, died Thursday, July 7. Private services will be held at a later date.
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July 2022
Steven Lee Kelley
Steven Lee Kelley, 69, of Monett, MO, passed from this life on Friday evening, July 15, 2022 following several months battling brain cancer. Steve was born on November 13, 1952 in Joplin, MO, son of Norman and Ida Kelley and was raised in Seneca, MO, where he went to school and graduated with the Class of 1971.
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George Bremer, 71, of Monett, MO passed peacefully in the early hours of July 8, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Erhard and Irene Bremer; one brother, Lemuel Bremer; and one son, Lucas Bremer.
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Kaden David Freeman-Abramovitz
Kaden David Freeman- Abramovitz came into the world on June 25th 2020 as a fighter. He was born on his terms – he came into the world just 3 stoplights before the hospital. He was strong, pure and sweet. Kaden had a beautiful smile and gorgeous bright red hair. He was his momma’s ‘Little Handsome Man’. He was adored by his big sister, Brynlee - they were inseparable. He brought joy to everyone around him and had a spirit that connected with anyone he met.
Read MoreKaden David Freeman-AbramovitzVehicle hits bridge near Aurora
An Aurora man was injured on Sunday in a wreck at 12:51 p.m. on Highway K, three miles north of Aurora.
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The Pierce City Senior Center will be serving lunch from noon to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Everyone is welcome and lunch is $5 for those ages 55 and older, and $6 for those under 55. Carry-out meals will be available to those who contact the center at 417-476-5006 before 10:30 a.m. Also, Nell’s Nails will be serving seniors for a nominal fee at 9 a.m. the first Thursday of each month.
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Local rep’s legislation signed into law
Missourians’ rights to have visitors in hospitals is officially law, as Gov. Mike Parson has signed HB 2116, the No Patient Left Alone Act.
Read MoreLocal rep’s legislation signed into lawFreistatt’s annual Ernte Fest slated
The Freistatt Lions will host the 48th annual Ernte-Fest, the area’s German heritage celebration, starting at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20, on the Ernte-Fest grounds on the north edge of Freistatt on Highway H, north of Monett.
Read MoreFreistatt’s annual Ernte Fest slatedAurora man injured in bike wreck
An Aurora man was injured on Sunday in a wreck at 3:03 p.m. on Highway 39, five miles north of Shell Knob.
Read MoreAurora man injured in bike wreckPurdy officials rethinking fireworks ordinance
Following concerns about residents and/or visitors being irresponsible with fireworks during Purdy’s annual Independence Day celebration held on July 3 the city is looking at ways to amend its fire works ordinance to increase safety during the event.
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