Covering Barry County like the morning dew since 1871

Cassville Democrat, a publication of Troutman Media LLC

The Cassville Democrat is a weekly newspaper in Cassville, Barry County, Mo., with a weekly circulation of about 1,000. It was founded in 1871.

Owned by Troutman Media LLC since January 1, 2023, its publisher is Kyle Troutman and Jordan Troutman serves as general manager. The Cassville Democrat focuses on local issues and news and has little national or international coverage.

Updates

Jul 20

OBITUARY: Illa worked for many years as an over-the-road truck driver. Eight years ago, she moved to Granby from Joplin, Mo. She was of the Christian faith. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/07/14/illa-mae-hickam/

Jul 17

OBITUARY: Dave owned and operated Wheaton Locker Service for 11 years. He later spent 25 years at Schreiber Cheese in Monett, retiring earlier this year. He dedicated 37 years as a volunteer firefighter with the Wheaton Fire Department and proudly served as mayor of Wheaton. https://www.cassville-de...Read more

Jul 17

OBITUARY: John moved to Cassville in 2016 and had been in the nursing home since 2019. He was of the Christian faith. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/07/14/john-randall-papa-nubs-harper/

Jul 17

OBITUARY: In 1957, Joanne moved to Rocky Comfort from Ark. She and her husband, Ralph, owned and operated Fehring Farms, as a dairy farm, until 2008. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/07/14/joanne-eileen-fehring/

Jul 17

OBITUARY: Bill grew up and attended school in Shell Knob, Mo. He worked for many years as a concrete laborer. He was also employed by Regal Rexnord Climate Solutions in Cassville and later helped Chris Yockey with mowing. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/07/14/cecil-edward-bill-burdiss/