August 2022

Mary Ann Wormington

Mary Ann Wormington, 77, of Monett, was called home to Heaven on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, after dealing with a short illness. She was born in Wichita, Kansas, on September 6, 1944, the daughter of the late Raymond Baumann Sr. and Irene (Gilden) Baumann. She was united in marriage on March 15, 1963, in Monett, Missouri, to Ronald Wormington; he survives.
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Janice Kay Stowell Rothchild

Janice Kay (Wilkins) Stowell Rothchild, 78, of Monett, Missouri, passed away on July 25, 2022, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri, after a short illness. She was born March 1, 1944, in Little River, Kansas, the daughter of Vern and Fern Major Wilkins. Janice graduated from Lyons High School, Lyons, Kansas, with the class of 1962. On September 6, 1963, she married Melvin G. Stowell in Lyons, Kansas. They shared 27 years of marriage, before his death on January 1, 1990. On December 12, 1992, Janice married Lyman Daryle Rothchild in Lyons, Kansas. They moved to Dodge City in 1993 where they resided for 1 1/2 years, before moving to Monett, Missouri in 1995. They shared 30 years of marriage. Janice is survived
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Cubs stay cool in heat

It’s said that a turf field will add 10 degrees to the air temperature above it, and Monett Coach Ethan Lewis said during the triple-digit heat wave in July, he and his Cubs could feel it. Monett has a morning routine in the summer, lifting at 6 a.m.
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Up to speed

The Pierce City football team’s defense has the skills and the athleticism coaches want, and the challenge now is to translate that to playing as quickly as possible without making mistakes. Brad Hocker, Pierce City coach, said there is an exciting level of experience and depth within his linebackers, defensive backs and secondary, led by All-Conference honorees Zane Clayton and Clayten O’Hara.
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Back in the good old days

EIGHTY YEARS AGO Aug. 7-13, 1942 • George Ryden, new Monett High School principal, in town with his family for a week, said he has been impressed with the town, its neatness, well-developed park, well-kept churches and numerous civic buildings.
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Decision day

Barry County residents in Monett cast their votes Tuesday for a presiding commissioner while Lawrence County residents were tasked with deciding on a new prosecuting attorney and associate judge. Both counties voted for a number of state and federal offices. For live election coverage, visit www.monett-times.com. Mike Gervais/mgervais@cherryroad.com
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