Cassville Democrat, a publication of Troutman Media LLC

Oct 9

OBITUARY: Denny worked in construction as a backhoe operator, digging many graves throughout Barry and Lawrence Counties. He also worked as a truck driver. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/10/06/denny-leroy-owens/

Oct 9

OBITUARY: In 1974 to 1975, at just 10 years old, Nhia bravely served as a Sergeant and fought alongside the U.S. during the Vietnam War. His specialty was in the Territorial Forces (ADC) in the Special Guerrilla Unit to aid and defend against communist forces. In 1976, after his efforts in the war, ...Read more

OBITUARY: In 1974 to 1975, at just 10 years old, Nhia bravely served as a Sergeant and fought alongside the U.S. during the Vietnam War. His specialty was in the Territorial Forces (ADC) in the Special Guerrilla Unit to aid and defend against communist forces. In 1976, after his efforts in the war, he would later be sponsored to come to the United States as a refugee in part of a relief agency and resettle in Fitchburg, Mass. In 1985, he graduated from Fitchburg High School. He was a very committed person to his culture and his community. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/10/06/nhia-cha-yang/

Oct 9

OBITUARY: Jack was a hardworking man who spent many years working for Tyson and most of his life as an automobile mechanic. He took great pride in his work and especially in his beloved 1955 and 1957 Chevrolets. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/10/06/jackie-ray-jack-white-sr/

Oct 9

OBITUARY: Larry was a self-employed welder. He moved to the Cassville area in 1999 from Brainerd, Minn. He was of the Baptist faith. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/10/06/larry-duane-lucas-sr/

Oct 9

STAFF VIEW — SHEILA HARRIS: Today, I’m reluctant to don a party label and be captured within somebody’s ideas of what I should believe. A party label doesn’t make a candidate (or a voter) a sinner or a saint. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2026/10/06/staff-view-sheila-harris-red-until-dead/