FEATURED PET OF THE DAY- Meet Timber! A 2-year old Boxer- Mix who is available for adoption through The Humane Society of North Central Arkansas. Timber is a happy girl who loves to play with toys and learn tricks as well as meet any human or fellow canine who takes the time to play or […]

Allison Eveleen Ball, of Wideman AR departed this life on September 10, 2026. She was born December 25, 1980 to Darrell and Linda Ball, and was the best Christmas present to her siblings. The youngest of three children she quickly earned the nickname “Pine Knot”. Allison attended Izard County High School, following graduation she obtained […]

Graveside Services for Yvonne Burtucci, Age 68 formerly of Gainesville, Missouri and Currently of West Plains, Missouri will take place on Monday, September 21st, 2026 in The Sims Cemetery, beginning at 10:00 AM. A Visitation will follow the Graveside Service at The Clinkingbeard Funeral Home Chapel, Gainesville, Missouri from 5:00-6:30 PM. Yvonne Carlen (Richter) Bertucci, […]

Memorial Services for Keith Edward Risner, Age 63 of Thayer, Missouri will take place on Wednesday, September 16th, 2026 at The Clary Funeral Home, Thayer, Missouri, beginning at 10:00 AM. Keith Edward Risner, age 63 of Thayer, MO, passed peacefully in his home on September 12, 2026. A native of Thayer, Keith graduated from Thayer […]

Peggy Ann McCall debuted on July 6, 1931, to doting parents Lester McCall and Stella (Richey) McCall on the family farm near Carthage, Missouri. In her youth and into her teen years, the Carthage Evening Press noted Peggy’s extensive involvement in many endeavors, from her role in functions at the local Methodist Church to her […]

A Celebration of Life for James Edward Shaw, Age 83 of Gainesville, Missouri will take place on Monday, September 14th, 2026 at Just Jackie’s Restaurant located on The Cove Marina- Pontiac, Missouri, beginning at 5:30 PM. Arrangements under the direction of The Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, Missouri. James Edward Shaw, 83, of Gainesville, MO passed […]

The National Weather Service has released their latest information packet on the expected heat over the next week. Dry conditions and one more heat blast are projected to worsen the drought and create potentially dangerous conditions for those sensitive to the heat. Read below for more. Eric Wise, meteorologist with the National Weather Service, also […]

L. Garold Westbrook, 91, of Lancaster, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026, at home after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Barbara Charlesworth Westbrook and their two children, Elizabeth Fetterman (and husband Michael) of Lancaster Massachusetts and David Westbrook of Nashville Tennessee, a sister Inez Rowena Freeman […]

Funeral Services for Phyllis Irene Proctor, Age 83 of Mountain Grove, Missouri will be held on Tuesday, September 15th, 2026 at The Southside Baptist Church, Mountain Grove, Missouri, beginning at 10:00 AM. Visitation will take place on Monday, September 14th, 2026 at The Church from 5:00-7:00 PM. Burial will take place in The Eaton Cemetery, […]

Funeral Services for David Michael Betts I will be held on Thursday, September 17th, 2026 at The Cold Creek Cowboy Church, Ava, Missouri, beginning at 2:30 PM. Visitation will precede the service, beginning at 1:30 PM. Burial will take place in The Seymour Masonic Cemetery, Seymour, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to the David […]