Robert D. “Bob” Brafford
Robert D. “Bob” Brafford, age 86, of Monett, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023, in Monett after a short illness. Bob was born Sept. 8, 1936, in Monett, the son…
April 2023
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Roxanne Marlowe Calvert
Roxanne Marlowe Calvert, 62, passed away unexpectedly on April 23, 2023. She was born Aug. 9, 1960, in Shelby, N.C. to Charles Alfred and Diane (Blanton) Marlow who both preceded…
DARE graduation
Pictured at right are the Monett Middle School fifth grade students that participated in the Monett Intermediate School’s DARE graduation ceremony. Pictured below are the students who won the prizes…
Monett school board takes personnel action
By Murray Bishoff, senior contributor The Monett school board hired staff and made significant moves concerning personnel at its February and March meetings. In addition to hiring Isaac Sooter as…
Monett shows growth at Fremont Hills
Who: Monett Team What: Shoot 325 Where: At Fremont Hills Standout: Jaxon Baily takes top individual honors Boys shoot 325 against strong field of teams BY JARED LANKFORD The golf season keeps pressing forward and the plays keep improving for the Monett golf team. The Cubs, fresh off a strong performance at Fremont Hills are beginning to round into shape as the season speeds toward the postseason.
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Thompson signs to lift at Ottawa University
Monett High School senior Jordan Thompson only began attending public school as a teenager. He thought his post-high school options were limited to joining the military.
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Mabel Ruth Hamburg
Mabel Ruth Hamburg, Skip as she was known to all who knew her, lost her battle with cancer and passed peacefully in her home in Monett on April 18, 2023. She was a loving grandmother, mother, aunt, sister, and wife.
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Michael Ray Gates went to his heavenly home on Monday, April 10, 2023, at the age of 76, at his home in Verona after a long illness. He was surrounded by his wife and family at his passing.
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Karen S. Fritz
Dr. Karen S. Fritz, PhD., age 69, died April 7, 2023 in Tulsa, Okla. following a valiant fight against pancreatic cancer. A graveside service was held April 22 at the IOOF cemetery in Monett with family and close friends in attendance.
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