Lamar Democrat

October 19, 2026

By CARRIE CLASSON“Every Cup”I have a tradition.Like most traditions, it didn’t start out as a tradition. I bought a beautiful coffee cup to sit on...

The body and blood of Jesus in the Lord’s Supper

October 19, 2026

Part 3-Distinctive Word and Command (Oct 2026)By REV. GALEN FRIEDRICHSGrace Lutheran ChurchIn order for the Lord’s Supper to be a valid celebration of the feast provided by...

Printed Paper Online

October 21, 2026

Property transfers

October 19, 2026

General Warranty Deed, filed October 13, 2026. Vaughn E Stephen and Renee D Stephen, Rudy R Lee, Jr., Rose A Lee, Daniel M Yoder and Ada M Yoder, STR 33-33-31 /E/SE AC...

Property transfers

October 14, 2026

Warranty Deed, filed October 5, 2026. Julie Ann Tanner, Julie Anna Tanner, Glenn William Tanner Jr., Joshua I McAdams and Megan McAdams to Kirby Land Holdings LLC, STR...

What matters most

October 9, 2026

By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchThe summer quickly moves before our eyes and we approach the fall season. Schools open for the...

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2026: 10-21,28,11-4,11 Cryer Service by Publication

October 16, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIIN RE THE ADOPTION OFC.L.N.D.Date of birth November 13, 2018C.L.W.PetitionerNo. 26B4-JU00026vsTESLA A. JOYLASHA CRYER,...

2026: 10-21,28,11-4,11 Shomin Letters Granted

October 14, 2026

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BARTON COUNTY, MISSOURIPROBATE DIVISIONIn the Estate of LINDA L. SHOMIN, Deceased. Estate No. 26B4_PR00055NOTICE OF LETTERS GRANTEDTo all persons...

2026: 9-30,10-7,14,21 Daniels Trustee Sale

October 13, 2026

AMENDED NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEFor default in the payment of the debt and to satisfy the debt and costs secured by the deed of trust executed by JESS W. DANIELS AND...

Fifth grade students explain Social Studies Timeline

October 19, 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratMembers of the fifth grade class, under the direction of teachers Kelly Hull and Jessica Miller, began the October 14 meeting of the Lamar...

Bradley Morgan maneuvers his team of mules around a pole in the log pull.

Lamar Saddle Club 2026 Play Days

October 19, 2026

By JILL PUGHThe Lamar Saddle Club sponsors “Play Days” with friendly competitions that allow riders to demonstrate their horsemanship. It has been...

Kay Blanchard, Darlene Logan and Helen Ash enjoy catching up on family news as Cooper Cox and Darren Wilson share a laugh together at the Dockery reunion.

Dockery Reunion 2026

October 19, 2026

By JILL PIGHDescendants of Prudence and Aaron Dockery gathered at the Irwin Community Church on Saturday, Oct. 10. It was a beautiful afternoon and...

October 16, 2026

Services for Gary Charlton, 25, who died Oct. 13, 2026, will be October 20, 10 a.m., at Hannon Free Will Baptist Church.www.konantzwardenfuneralhome.com.

DILLIA LOUISE SUITER

October 14, 2026

Dillia Louise Suiter, 95, Lamar, passed away Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, at Westgate Nursing Center, Joplin.Visitation will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday,...

DONALD “LEE” WALKER

October 7, 2026

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on October 9, at the Liberal City Cemetery for Donald “Lee” Walker.www.konantzwarden.com

Fifth grade students explain Social Studies Timeline

October 19, 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratMembers of the fifth grade class, under the direction of teachers Kelly Hull and Jessica Miller, began the October 14 meeting of the Lamar...

Christian Nelson, son of Jared Nelson and Taylor Nelson, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. His favorite subject in school is Math. He participates in football, archery and baseball. Christian is proud of being a good kid in class and he looks up to his dad because he has taught him everything he can do. His favorite meal is deer steak and he hopes to get good grades this year. Something mist don’t know about him is that his grandparents live in Wyoming.

Students of the week

October 16, 2026

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
The Lamar Homecoming parade was held prior to a pep rally for the Lamar Tiger football team that was held in the bandstand on the Barton County Courthouse lawn. The homecoming parade was held Friday afternoon, Oct. 9, prior to the Tiger’s victory against Mt. Vernon that evening. Out of the four classes, the float by the freshman class from Lamar High School was the winner.

Freshman class wins homecoming parade

October 12, 2026

Kay Blanchard, Darlene Logan and Helen Ash enjoy catching up on family news as Cooper Cox and Darren Wilson share a laugh together at the Dockery reunion.

Dockery Reunion 2026

October 19, 2026

By JILL PIGHDescendants of Prudence and Aaron Dockery gathered at the Irwin Community Church on Saturday, Oct. 10. It was a beautiful afternoon and...

One Table/Gathering under the stars

October 19, 2026

By LAURA SCARLATOA beautiful evening, a delicious meal, live entertainment and a community coming together for a great cause — the first annual One...

Learn-A-Do October 2026

October 19, 2026

By MADALEN CLINEThe Learn-A-Do 4-H Club met on Sunday, Oct. 11, at 3 p.m., at Oakton Church. The members had a brief meeting where they discussed...

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Barton County Shrine Club

Photo by Terry Redman
The scoreboard says it all. Lamar destroyed the Nevada Tigers 47-14 to bring Oscar back home, where it belongs. Here, the Tiger seniors celebrate the victory over Nevada. Front row, left to right, No. 2 Brayden Reeser, No. 21 Toby Ansley, No. 40 Dominic Gordon, No. 58 Rustin Forst, No. 59 Aiden Leavell and No. 3 Kyler Ison; back row, left to right, Jett Beshore, held by Dad Jared Beshore, No. 7 Ayden Jones, No. 13 Keanen McManis, No. 53 Troy Onstott, No. 82 Brady Gire, No. 6 Terren Williams, No. 56 Logan Martin, No. 1 Jacob Jackson and No. 11 Luis Salas.

Lamar destroys Nevada to bring home Oscar

October 19, 2026

Fifth grade Tigers shut out Neosho

October 16, 2026

It didn’t take the Tigers long to jump on top Saturday morning. Thayer Onstott took the opening kickoff, handed off to Lucas Doyle and Doyle scampered up the sideline for...

Third grade Tigers top Neosho

October 16, 2026

In what might have been the longest first quarter in youth football history, Lamar put up 30 points before the quarter ended.Neosho got the ball on the Lamar 35, but the...

Terry Redman's Pictures

Photo by Terry Redman
The scoreboard says it all. Lamar destroyed the Nevada Tigers 47-14 to bring Oscar back home, where it belongs. Here, the Tiger seniors celebrate the victory over Nevada. Front row, left to right, No. 2 Brayden Reeser, No. 21 Toby Ansley, No. 40 Dominic Gordon, No. 58 Rustin Forst, No. 59 Aiden Leavell and No. 3 Kyler Ison; back row, left to right, Jett Beshore, held by Dad Jared Beshore, No. 7 Ayden Jones, No. 13 Keanen McManis, No. 53 Troy Onstott, No. 82 Brady Gire, No. 6 Terren Williams, No. 56 Logan Martin, No. 1 Jacob Jackson and No. 11 Luis Salas.

Lamar destroys Nevada to bring home Oscar

October 19, 2026

Photo by Terry Redman
Lamar Homecoming King Terren Williams, son of David and Johnna Williams and Ana Ngugi, daughter of Tabitha Ngugi.

Lamar homecoming royalty crowned

October 12, 2026

Photos by Terry Redman
Lamar Tiger No. 32 junior running back Colt Clements is upended after picking up good yardage in the Tigers 38-13 homecoming victory over Mt. Vernon. The Tigers improved to 7-0 overall and 6-0 in the Big 8 conference. The Tigers will host Nevada on Friday evening in the battle for Oscar in the Silver Tiger game.

Tigers improve to 7-0 with victory over Mt. Vernon

October 12, 2026

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