Ozark County Times

Arrangements are pending for Patricia Irene Kastning, 92, of Salesville, Arkansas, formerly of Brixey and Ponca, Nebraska. Mrs. Kastning died Feb. 14, 2021, at her home. She was born Dec. 14, 1928, in Sublette, Kansas, the daughter of George and Irene Stanard Lance. She attended and completed school at Romance. On Sept. 22, 1945, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, she married Doyle C. Kastning. She was a member of the Highway 5 South Church of Christ in Mountain Home. Mrs. Kastning... was a homemaker most of her lifetime. During her years in Ponca, she owned and operated the Silver Spur Café. She loved her Lord and savior and was a shining example to her family of how Christian love is shown to others. She loved to quilt, sew, crochet and make crafts. She especially enjoyed being with her family. She is survived by her sister, Viola Houghton of Paradise, California; her children, Doyne Kastning of South Sioux City, Nebraska, Bob Kastning and wife Lana of Ponca, Irene Lewis and husband Larry of Salesville, and Kevin Kastning of Brixey; 15 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Doyle; and her son, Bill Kastning. Burial will be in the Souder Cemetery. Arrangements by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville. This obituary will be published in the Feb. 17 edition of the Times. *** #READlocal: Your advertising and subscription support make this locally owned community newspaper possible. See more

All Ozark County schools have announced that they won't have school Tuesday.All Ozark County schools have announced that they won't have school Tuesday.

It's paper day! Here's a look at this week's headlines: Taming the 'Tecumseh Curves' Tending roads as weather threatens Schedules announced for two upcom...ing state, federal holidays Clear Springs Church to host Saturday Valentine's dinner State website said Tuesday 627 Ozark Countians have gotten covid vaccine Ozarks Healthcare selected as a 'high-throughput' vaccination site Man airlifted to hospital following Dora-area crash 'Fighting for Missourians to keep their firearms - and their unemployment overpayments' by Rep. Travis Smith 'Getting past covid, protecting health insurance coverage' by Sen. Karla Eslinger Life is Simple by Jerry Crownover: 'The seat of my motivation' OCHD continues to provide WIC services by appointment Theodosia Chamber asks public to help fund this year's fireworks Times Past featuring a 1920s photo of sisters Mary Patrick Luna and Rebecca "Beck" Patrick Sanders Serial car thief hijacks a truck in Bakersfield with GPS tracking, flees officers at over 100 mph High-speed chase ends at LCVFD when vehicle runs out of gas Man charged with DWI, causing injury in UTV crash last fall Bakersfield man charged with choking, punching and assaulting two women During Feb. 3 Law Day, Carter sends two to jail for violating probation Obituaries for Violet June Dodson, Ben Strong, Douglas Sean Haskins and Johnnie Sterling Coulter Sheriff's report from Feb. 1 - 7, 2021 Bakersfield teacher and nutrition educator partner on interactive cookbook project for fifth grade class GHS boys beat Seymour, fall to Norwood Bakersfield Elementary announces honor roll March 1 is Missouri's opening day at trout parks Ozark County Volunteer Library open five days a week MDC offers online program about benefits of native warm-season grasses Trooper with local ties transfers to Troop G 'Remembering a beloved sister and a childhood in Brixey Holler' by Ronnie Parsons *** For instant access to the Times e-edition, or to subscribe and have the paper delivered to your mailbox each week, click here: https://bit.ly/2DwNh2E *** #READlocal : your subscription and advertising support make this locally owned newspaper possible.

We are seeing an unprecedented demand on the electrical system across the Midwest due to the extreme temperatures and duration of time these temps are expected ...to drop. WRVEC is issuing a peak alert from now through Wednesday, February 17th. Please reduce the use of electricity during the peak hours 6-10am and 4-8pm. Shifting electricity use outside of these windows, during off peak times, will help to minimize the demand on our load and significantly lower the effect on your bill. Find out more at https://www.whiteriver.org//peak-alert-issued-in-extreme-/

The Times office will be closed this morning, and possibly throughout the rest of the day, as we work to safely get newspapers delivered to area post offices, stores and other vendor locations. We're sorry for any inconvenience. Please stay safe out there!

The COVID-19 immunization clinics scheduled for Tuesday, February 16 and Thursday, February 18 have been canceled due to weather conditions. The Ozark County re...sidents that were scheduled for Tuesday or Thursday will be receiving a phone call by our staff For your reschedule date. Please stay safe and warm ! Ozark County Health Department staff

The Ozark County Food Pantry set for today has been canceled due to weather conditions. The pantry has been rescheduled for next Wednesday, February 17. Thank you for understanding and please be safe.

The Ozark County Commissioners are currently reviewing and discussing potential changes in the courthouse’s communication system, internet service and elevator contract. *** For instant access to the Times e-edition, or to subscribe and have the paper delivered to your mailbox each week, click here:https://bit.ly/2DwNh2E ***... #READlocal : your subscription and advertising support make this locally owned newspaper possible. See more

No school for Dora Tuesday.

Ozark Countians' fingers are crossed tonight that the weather doesn't make roads treacherous. But the Missouri Department of Transportation employees based in the Gainesville shed are out there treating the state highways in case Mother Nature doesn't cooperate. Thanks to Gainesville shed supervisor Bruce Bales for this photo of truck driver Mark Poe getting ready to head out in his truck that was loaded with road chemicals by James Evans, running the loader.

It's paper day! Here's this week's top headlines: Christmas in the Park brings cheer to Bakersfield Wonders of Christmas in Gainesville: 'A shining, joyful moment' near the end of a very challenging, covid-struck year Filing opens Tuesday for April 6 election... Local pregnancy center is a lifeline of hope and support for pregnant women and new mothers Ozark County's very own 'festival of light' is now lit The Hair Shop is hosting a holiday pet food drive Abby Milligan joins Times as intern during college break The annual Christmas Angel Trees are up and ready for 'adopting;' gifts must be returned by Dec. 18 Two sheriffs, two sheriffs-elect meet Ellison-Estes engagement Haden found guilty of assault, resisting arrest in connection with 2017 incident involving breaking MSHP Trooper's jaw Ruud's murder trial canceled, to be rescheduled for seventh time Sheriff's report from Nov. 30 - Dec. 7 Obituaries from Wilber Cowart, Ricky Bales, Ethel Jones, Shari Trivitt, Judith McNair and Dwayne Lambrecht Dora Lady Falcons take second at Fordland Bulldogs top Bradleyville in Dec. 4 games Birth announcement for Emery Maye Allio A gift in honor of the sheriff's service Bull Shoals Lake fishing report Local hunters take 118 deer during antlerless season National Guard will conduct covid testing here Monday, Dec. 14 Dec. 3 meeting about Bryant Creek State Park was canceled WMC Cattle Company named 2020 Purebred Breeder of Year by MO Hereford Association Newspapers are available now at the Times office and will be distributed to area vendor locations throughout the area later today. *** For instant access to the Times e-edition, or to subscribe and have the paper delivered to your mailbox each week, click here: https://bit.ly/2DwNh2E *** #READlocal : your subscription and advertising support make this locally owned newspaper possible.

Theodosia residents Elmer and Betty Roberson will celebrate their 72nd wedding anniversary on Dec. 11. But Elmer says he's loved Betty much longer than that. He was 15 when he first saw Betty Louise Koop. To take a square dance lesson, he had traveled to Dietrich, Illinois, about 20 or so miles from his home in Bible Grove.

Graveside services for Ethel Roberta Jones, 80, of Thornfield, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, in the Longrun Cemetery with Dale Roberts officiating. A come-and-go visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Wednesday at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Gainesville. Mrs. Jones died Dec. 7 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was born Feb. 5, 1940, in Longrun, the daughter of Ted and Beulah Silvey Pellham. She graduated from Br...adleyville High School in Bradleyville, where she enjoyed playing volleyball. On June 4, 1959, in Lutie she married Connie Jones. Mrs. Jones worked for Bell Telephone for several years until she and her husband started dairy farming and raising their family. She loved her family more than anything. Nothing made her happier than rocking her grandkids, no matter how old they got. Her house was always a place of love and comfort, always open to all kids. She loved cooking and caring for everyone. She was also quite a joker and was always ready for a good laugh. Her family will treasure their fun-filled memories of her. She became a Christian early in life, and in later years she attended True Hope Church while her health allowed. She is survived by her husband, Connie Jones of Thornfield; her daughter, Ginger Jones-Taylor and husband Larry of Mansfield; her son, Ray Jones of Thornfield; five grandchildren, Laken Berry and husband Drew, Hunter Jones, Ava Taylor, Clemmie Taylor and Lucie Taylor; one great-grandson Ryder Berry; her siblings, Joan Pond and husband Charlie of Ava, Sharon Turner and husband John of Longrun, Keith Pellham and wife Millie of Ava, Garlin Pellham and wife Joyce of Wasola and brother-in-law Robert Jones of Ava. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother Ovid Pellham; an infant brother, Loyd Pellham; and her sister, Edna Jones. Memorial contributions may be made to Longrun Cemetery. Arrangements by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville. This obituary will be published in the Dec. 9 edition of the Times. *** #READlocal: Your advertising and subscription support make this locally owned community newspaper possible. See more

Youth season is this weekend; send in your photos! Ozark County youth hunters will join hundreds of other Missouri hunters age 6 to 16 in this week’s youth-only firearms deer hunt. The early youth season runs Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 31-Nov. 1. A later youth season will run the weekend after Thanksgiving, Nov. 27-29. Youth who are successful in killing a deer are invited to send their photos to the Ozark County Times for publication in an upcoming edition. Include the hunte...r’s name and age, who he or she was hunting with if they were hunting with an adult, the date the deer was killed, the general area where it was killed, whether the deer was a doe or buck, how many points the rack had and any other interesting information. Send photos and information to the Ozark County Times Facebook page, bring them to the Times office during business hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays) or email them to [email protected]. See more

Missouri House 155th District: Travis Smith, Republican, and Mike Lind, Democrat *** For instant access to the Times e-edition, or to subscribe and have the paper delivered to your mailbox each week, click here:https://bit.ly/2DwNh2E ***... #READlocal : your subscription and advertising support make this locally owned newspaper possible. See more

Son, you want to go with me? Dad unceremoniously asked. It was a dark winter night, and I had just gotten out of school for an extended Christmas break. At first I didn’t understand what Dad was asking. He usually came home for supper and read the Springfield News-Leader, watched Gunsmoke, took a short nap in his chair and then left his family of my Mom, Lessie, and my sister, Beth, and me as he continued his duties. ***... For instant access to the Times e-edition, or to subscribe and have the paper delivered to your mailbox each week, click here:https://bit.ly/2DwNh2E *** #READlocal : your subscription and advertising support make this locally owned newspaper possible. See more

33rd Senate District Candidates: Karla Eslinger, Republican, and Tammy Harty, Democrat *** For instant access to the Times e-edition, or to subscribe and have the paper delivered to your mailbox each week, click here:https://bit.ly/2DwNh2E ***... #READlocal : your subscription and advertising support make this locally owned newspaper possible. See more

Christmas will be here before we know it! Next weekend Nov 6 & 7 you can shop local at Triple Treasures Marketplace. With over 60 vendors there will be a large variety of food, crafts, gifts and fun! Everyone is welcome and admission is FREE! For more information visit www.tripletreasuresmarketplace.com #READlocal: Paid advertising notices such as this one help support this locally owned community newspaper.

Dwayne Allen Lambrecht, 64, of Pontiac, died peacefully Dec. 6, 2020, at his home. No services are planned at this time. He was born Dec. 28, 1955, in Kansas City, the son of Charles E. and Donna Lee (Vaughan) Lambrecht. He grew up in Independence and graduated in 1973 from Fort Osage High School. He worked many jobs around the Kansas City area in his life. He loved riding motorcycles until his eyesight began to fail him. He and his brother Kenny moved to Pontiac in 2017 whe...n some of his family purchased Roo B Doo Resort. He enjoyed his time here and loved his family very much. He is survived locally by his brother, Kenny Lambrecht, of Pontiac; three other siblings; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Arrangements by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville. This obituary will be published in the Dec. 9 edition of the Times. *** #READlocal: Your advertising and subscription support make this locally owned community newspaper possible. See more

Two Ozark County residents are running in contested races to represent this area in the Missouri General Assembly. *** For instant access to the Times e-edition, or to subscribe and have the paper delivered to your mailbox each week, click here:https://bit.ly/2DwNh2E *** #READlocal : your subscription and advertising support make this locally owned newspaper possible.

It's paper day! You won't want to miss out on this week's huge 20-page edition. Here's a look at this week's headlines: Covid stories (8 families): Area residents’ experiences range from no symptoms to death Candidates, voters count down to the Nov. 3 election Sample ballot and proposed amendments... Candidate profiles: - 33rd Senate District: Karla Smith and Tammy Harty - 155th District Representative: Travis Smith (opponent Mike Lind was not able to be reached) Four outdoor trunk-or-treat events planned this Saturday in Ozark County Pontiac Trumpers parade held Saturday Residents encouraged to sponsor a foster child for the 2020 DOW Christmas party Library hosts Election Day book sale County taxes may now be paid online using new ozarkcountycollector.com website Saddle club fun show Britt graduates from lineman training Veterans Day dinner, service to be held Nov. 11 in Theodosia TUMC men plan annual chicken dinner Grace Baptist holds fall fest Wedding: Kelsey Akins and Bode Long Arkansas man charged in Bakersfield hit-and-run Two men wanted out of Michigan arrested at Nottinghill residence Three cases marked complete, one defendant fails to appear during Oct. 21 Law Day here Sheriff's report: Oct. 19 - 26, 2020 Obituaries for Capatola Stroup, Evelyn Eslinger, Lola M. Shipp, Lee Olen Tackitt, Norma Louise Cutshall and Larry Lee 'Butch' Bales First Christian Church plans to give away 100 boxes of Thanksgiving meal provisions Farm lease program to be held Nov. 10 in Howell County Youth season is this weekend; send in your photos! MDC reminds hunters to be aware of deer and turkey baiting regulations Last call for recipes, stories for 2020 Ozark County Cookin’ *** For instant access to the Times e-edition, or to subscribe and have the paper delivered to your mailbox each week, click here: https://bit.ly/2DwNh2E *** #READlocal : your subscription and advertising support make this locally owned newspaper possible.

The Ozark County Times is collecting old, beloved, handed-down recipes for this year’s Ozark Country Cookin’ cookbook, to be published Nov. 25. We’re asking readers to share their cherished family recipes by taking a photo of the recipe card or cookbook page and emailing it to Times editor Sue Ann Jones ([email protected]), along with a photo of the cook who made the recipe famous and a little story about how the family has enjoyed it. Shared recipes can also be ...dropped off at the Times office. Be sure to include contact information about the person sharing the recipe. *** For instant access to the Times e-edition, or to subscribe and have the paper delivered to your mailbox each week, click here:https://bit.ly/2DwNh2E *** #READlocal : your subscription and advertising support make this locally owned newspaper possible.

Four trunk-or-treat events planned in Ozark County *** For instant access to the Times e-edition, or to subscribe and have the paper delivered to your mailbox each week, click here:https://bit.ly/2DwNh2E ***... #READlocal : your subscription and advertising support make this locally owned newspaper possible. See more

Graveside services for Larry Lee "Butch" Bales, 69, of Bakersfield, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020, at Shady Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home in West Plains. Mr. Bales died Oct. 24 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born Oct. 29, 1950, in West Plains, the son of Joe Bill and Hazel Marie Mullins Bales. On Dec. 30, 1972, in West Plains, he married Carol Joan Durham. ...Mr. Bales spent many years working in the sawmill industry. He worked alongside his family in businesses his father established: Bales Sawmill, MOARK Cedar and B & C Quickstop in Bakersfield. He was also a boilermaker and retired from Boilermaker Local 69. He was also a very talented and creative person who could paint, draw, build things and tell stories. He was very generous and gave to his family sacrificially. He was also very loving; he hugged those he loved and always told them, "I love you. He was a loving husband, a great father and a wonderful son, brother and friend. Mr. Bales was a member of the Church of Christ and attended Bakersfield Church of Christ. He was loved by his community. He is survived by his wife, Carol Bales, of the family home; two daughters, Jody Bales Bond and husband Michael, and Tracy Bales Collins and husband Jason, all of Bakersfield; seven grandchildren, Savanna Younger, Grady Bentley and wife Abby, Nash Bentley and wife Elle, Westin Edelen, Reece Edelen, Morris Collins and Jett Collins; two "bonus" grandchildren, Garry Bond and wife Lindsey, and Tiffany Driver and husband Josh; four great-grandchildren, Rhett Younger, Knox Younger, Case Younger and Forrest Bentley; three "bonus" great-grandchildren, Maggie Bond, Chloie Bond and Colton Bond; one sister, Patsy Bales Cotter and husband PeeWee, and one brother, Rick Bales and wife Beverly, all of Bakersfield; mother-in-law Mary Durham; brother-in-law Darrell Durham of Bakersfield, Missouri; three aunts, Della Foster, Carol Schaufler and husband Jim, and Phyllis Arnold and husband Joe, all of Bakersfield; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his maternal grandparents, Oscar and Dora Mullins; paternal grandparents Charlie Bales and Pearl Ward; father-in-law Lester Durham; and one brother, Joe M. "Buddy" Bales. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, MO 65775. Online condolences may be expressed at robertsondrago.com. Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains, directors. This obituary will be published in the Oct. 28 edition of the Times. *** #READlocal: Your advertising and subscription support make this locally owned community newspaper possible. See more

Work has resumed on the Tecumseh access rebuilding project, according to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project manager Mark Case. The most recent flood caused minor damage and delays, Case said, but area residents should see more progress soon. The bigger issue has been the high lake level that has kept the area submerged over the summer. *** For instant access to the Times e-edition, or to subscribe and have the paper delivered to your mailbox each week, click here:https://b...it.ly/2DwNh2E *** #READlocal : your subscription and advertising support make this locally owned newspaper possible. See more

Oct. 28 is last day county clerk can mail absentee ballots Absentee voting continues at the Ozark County Clerk’s Office in the courthouse. Registered voters may also request a ballot to be mailed to them by calling the clerk’s office (417-679-3516). However, Wednesday, Oct. 28, is the last day the clerk’s office can mail out absentee ballots. To vote after that date, voters must come to the clerk’s office in the courthouse. To save time, registered voters can print off an ap...plication from the Missouri Secretary of State website (sos.mo.gov). Click on elections and voting then voting information and then absentee voting. After completing and signing the application, deliver it to Ozark County Clerk Brian Wise’s office, send it by mail addressed to P.O. Box 416, Gainesville, MO 65655, fax it to 417-679-3209, or attach it to an email addressed to [email protected]. Legislation passed earlier this year changed some requirements related to absentee voting in 2020. While some absentee ballots must be notarized before being mailed back to the clerk’s office, those in an at-risk category of contracting covid, including those age 65 and older, do not have to have their absentee ballot notarized. For details, contact the county clerk’s office or visit the absentee voting section of the Missouri Secretary of State’s website, sos.mo.gov. See more

Share your family’s old, cherished recipes for this year’s Ozark County Cookin’ *** For instant access to the Times e-edition, or to subscribe and have the paper delivered to your mailbox each week, click here:https://bit.ly/2DwNh2E *** #READlocal : your subscription and advertising support make this locally owned newspaper possible.

Funeral services for Capatola Stroup, 87, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, at Roller Funeral Home in Mountain Home. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until service time Sunday at the funeral home. Mrs. Stroup died Oct. 21 in Mountain Home. She was born July 24, 1933, in Wellston, Oklahoma, the daughter of Roscoe and Lucy Morgan Jackson. She was a homemaker who enjoyed auctions, sales and selling things at Remember When antiques in Mountai...n Home. Throughout her life she enjoyed riding motorcycles and reading, but she especially loved spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids. During the 1970s, she and her husband operated the Chuck Wagon restaurant in Theodosia. She is survived by her two sons, Michael Roto Reaves and wife Debbie of Mountain Home, and Casey Stroup and wife Cynthia of Minnesota; five grandchildren, Estle Reaves and wife Rhonda, Stephanie Dement and husband Matt, Grace Stroup, Glory Stroup and Charlie Stroup; four great-grandchildren, Cole, Hunter, Jaxon and Morgan; her brother Roscoe Ross Jackson and wife Patti of Eugene, Oregon; her sister, Iva Flo Hill of Springfield; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; seven sisters, Esther Kunberger, Rose Dill, Erva Dill, Ruby Bradford, Willa Jackson, Sharlyn Jackson and Beulah Jackson; one brother brother Chester Jackson; and husbands Estle Reaves, Harold Reaves and Charles Stroup. Burial will be at Baxter Memorial Gardens in Mountain Home. Online condolences may be expressed at rollerfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements by Roller Funeral Home, Mountain Home. This obituary will be published in the Oct. 28 edition of the Times. *** #READlocal: Your advertising and subscription support make this locally owned community newspaper possible. See more