October 2022

Bringing it home!

For the first time since 2016, Monett welcomed home the Barry County Brawl trophy and bragging rights with a 27-10 win over Cassville. The Cubs’ defense set the stage, generating three first half turnovers and helping the offense build a 20-0 edge by intermission.
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Jimmie C. Rea

Jimmie C. Rea of Aurora, passed away at 12:25 a.m. on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at the Aurora Nursing Center. He was bom September 27, 1936, Crane, the son of James Monroe and Jo Francis (Mitchell) Rea.
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Joseph William Stewart

Joseph William Stewa rt, age 69, of Marionville, passed away at 10:05 a.m. on Friday, October 21, 2022, at his sister’s home. He was bom December 12, 1952, in Aurora, the son of Alfred Lewis and Mollie Eileen (Dykes) Stewart.
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Max Eugene Biggerstaff, II

II Max Eugene Biggerstaff II, 77, of Monett, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, October 23, 2022 while in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. Max was born on April 7, 1945 in Stella, MO, son of the late Max Eugene Biggerstaff and Ruth Zelma (Vermillion) Biggerstaff.
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Lester Eugene Ray

Lester Eugene Ray, age 80, of Verona, passed away at 10:40 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Springfieldafter a short illness surrounded by his family. He was bom July 16, 1942, in Kirbyville, the son of Earl and Valorie (Vonwiller) Ray.
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Vehicle thefts again rise

Local law enforcement officials have reported an increase in the number of vehicle thefts occurring in the bi-county area. A majority are being taken as they are warming their driveways while the owner is finishing last minute tasks in the home.
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