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

Mar 6

OBITUARY: Lavon grew up and attended school in Reeds Spring, Mo., graduating from Reeds Spring High School. His passions were farming, raising cattle and being a machinist. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/03/04/loren-lavon-russell/

Mar 6

OBITUARY: Brian was raised in Grandview, Mo. He served his country in the United States Army from 1987 to 1995. He was honorably discharged after eight years, and he will be laid to rest at the VA National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Ark. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/03/04/brian-xeitli-hami...Read more

Mar 6

OBITUARY: Cindy was employed by Cassville Elementary School in Cassville and R.J. Longstreet Elementary School in Daytona Beach Shores, Fla., as a paraprofessional for several years. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/03/04/cindy-ann-greathouse/

Mar 6

OBITUARY: Austin was employed by Arning Companies, Incorporated in Cassville for 15 years as a welder. He made a profession of faith at church camp in the summer of 1988. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/03/04/austin-leon-deans/

Mar 6

OBITUARY: Wayne lived his entire life in Jenkins, a community he was proud to be a part of. He attended school in Cassville, Mo., then served in the United States Army from August of 1957 until August of 1963. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/03/04/elbert-wayne-allen/