Twisted Tomatoes Spreading Concern in Southwest Missouri
CARTHAGE – From backyard gardens to full-fledged growers, something twisted is happening to tomato plants in southwest Missouri. “The first sample came in around June 15 from Dade County,” said University of Missouri Extension Horticulture Specialist Robert Balek. A Dade County resident brought a portion of the suspect plant into the Dade County Extension office.…
Read MoreThe Snoop 7.13.2017
July Is Arachnoiditis Awareness Month If I mentioned that Governor Greitens had proclaimed the month of July to be Arachnoiditis Awareness Month In Missouri you would probably say something like, “Huh?”, or “Okaaaay.” That’s understandable. I, too, had never heard of it until this week when Lacy Fowler asked for a few minutes of my…
Read MoreDead Man Identified At Roger Steward, 56
Authorities have identified the body found July 3 in Ava as that of Roger Steward, 56. Through tattoos, scars and fingerprints, positive identification was made in Springfield last Friday where an autopsy was conducted. The badly decomposed body was found near Heart of the Hills Food Harvest on the afternoon of July 3 when a…
Read MoreDouglas County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report
During the week of July 1 to July 7 the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has received and answered 114 Calls for Service. Through those calls we have arrested and booked in 22 individuals into the Douglas County Jail and currently we have 31 in custody with 1 being housed in Ozark County. On July 1…
Read MoreCourt Orders Prison Sentences At July Law Day Tuesday
During Law Day in Douglas County on July 11, several individuals were sentenced to the Department of Corrections. The following information comes from the office of Douglas County Prosecuting Attorney Chris Wade. James “Rusty” Frye, 53, Ava, was sentenced to 15 years for possession of controlled substance. Frye was ordered to complete the 120 day…
Read MoreSeighfried “Jay” Watson Jr.
Seighfried “Jay” Watson Jr., 65 years of age, passed from this life Wednesday, July 5, 2017, in his home in Springfield, Missouri. Jay is survived by his wife, Janice Watson; children, Jayson Watson III, Richard Vessels, Dan Elder Jr.; mother, Peggy Potts; brothers, Frank Watson and wife Linda, Steve Watson and wife Jean, Mike Watson, Bill…
Read MoreGordon and Glenda Sanders
A memorial service for Gordon and Glenda Sanders will be held Saturday, July 22, at 11 a.m., at Mt. Tabor Church. Burial of cremains will follow the service. Gordon Sanders died Feb. 17, 2016, and Glenda Sanders died June 22, 2017.
Read MoreKasha Marie Porter
Kasha Marie Porter, age 20 of Ozark, Mo., passed away unexpectedly Saturday afternoon, July 1, 2017 in Cox South Hospital, Springfield, Mo. She was born Aug. 30, 1996, in Springfield, the daughter of Amy (Morrison) Kipper and David Porter. After graduating from Sparta High School in 2015, Kasha decided to continue her education at Ozarks…
Read MoreLeona M. Barnes
Leona M. Barnes, 94, passed away June 12, 2017. Funeral service were at 2 p.m. Monday, June 19, 2017, at Floral Hills with burial following. Leona Marie Daugherty was born July 27, 1922 to William (Bill) M. Daugherty and Orlena (Caudill) Daugherty in Jasper County, Mo. Leona passed away June 12, 2017 at the age…
Read MoreEvelyn Mae Pruitt Appleby
Evelyn Mae Pruitt Appleby passed away on Monday, July 3, surrounded by her family at the home of her son in Clermont, Fla. In her 85 years on this earth, she was a joy to all who knew her with a fun-loving, outgoing personality, infectious smile, and invigorating spirit. Born in Ava in December 1931,…
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