November 2022

Dreaming of a white Christmas

The December Calendar Girl is dreaming of a white Christmas. Grace Lee, daughter of Julie Lee, is checking out the holiday decor at Firefly Boutique in Pierce City. Lee is sister to Maddy Lee and Alex Hill, and pet parent to the family dog, Chester. Her hobbies include spending time with family and friends and traveling. She is active in Monett Student Council, National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America and swim team. Following graduation, Lee plans to pursue a degree to become a physician. Her favorite Christmas tradition is her mother’s “really good breakfast with cinnamon rolls” the family enjoys every year after opening presents on Christmas morning.
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Blinzler takes over Pierce City

Ragan Blinzler may be the new head coach of the Pierce City girls basketball team, but it’s certainly not her first time representing the Green and White. Taking over the program this season, the 2019 graduate was a standout in basketball and softball for the Lady Eagles, and she’s been assisting in the district since graduation.
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Eleanor Hansen

Eleanor Hansen, age 86, of Cassville, Missouri passed away Friday, November 18, 2022 at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Missouri. Graveside services were held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, November 28, 2022 at Maple Park Cemetery in Aurora, Missouri, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Pastor Karty Burbridge conducted the services. Contributions may be made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation in memory of Eleanor’s sister, Wanda Cooper
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Michael ”Shane” Kisler

Michael “Shane” Kisler, age 50, of Purdy, Missouri passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at his home. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville, Missouri.
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Evelyn Waneita Colley

Heaven was delighted to receive another Angel on November 22, 2022, as Evelyn Colley was exactly that, an Angel to those who had the pleasure of knowing her. Evelyn was born February 26, 1929, in Purdy, Missouri, the daughter of
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