Obituaries
Victoria Star Varner
A fine cowgirl, Victoria Star Varner, took her last breath at her home in Georgetown, Texas, on February 25, 2024, following a courageous struggle with glioblastoma. Star was the daughter of Hope and …
Scott D. Marrs, D.O., 65
Scott D. Marrs, D.O. August 3, 1958 - March 2, 2024. Scott D. Marrs, D.O. passed away on March 2nd, 2024 at the age of 65 after fighting colon cancer.  Dr. Marrs was born in Waterloo, Iowa to …
Freddie Lee Caviness, 90,
Freddie Lee Caviness, aged 90, peacefully departed this life in his sleep on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Born on June 4, 1933, in Ha Ha Tonka, MO, to Jack and Syble Caviness, Fred’s early years …
Paul Arthur Brotherton, 82
Paul Arthur Brotherton, son of Louis Edward and Fannie Marie Walters Brotherton, was born August 24, 1941, in Waynesville, Missouri, and departed this life February 28, 2024, in Springfield, …
Audra “Janie” Austin, 89
Audra “Janie” Austin, 89 of Lake Ozark, died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 at Laurie Care Center in Laurie. She was born Aug. 23, 1934 in Dover, Ark., daughter of the late Charles and Florence …
More local news

Fire destroys home near Climax Springs

The Northwest Fire Protection District received a call for a residential structure fire in the area of El Lago Circle in Climax Springs about 3:33 a.m. Monday, March 25. First-arriving units found a …

Sports

Spencer Mellencamp Earns Athlete of the Week Honors 

Camdenton senior Spencer Mellencamp has earned Lake Sun Athlete of the Week honors during the week of Mar. 11—Mar. 17 for his performance during the Lakers 12-1 season opening win at Eldon on Friday, Mar. 15.

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