Jethro “Carol” Hutchens

Jethro “Carol” Hutchens, 91, of Cassville passed away on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at his home.
Born on Aug. 24, 1934 in Cassville to Jethro and Bess (Fogg) Hutchens, he was a graduate from Cassville High School in 1952. On June 14, 1952, he was united in marriage to Lois Rowena Wiley. Together they shared over 73 years of marriage.
His early career was marked by a spirit of hard work and adventure. From 1953 to 1957, he traveled through six states installing underground telephone lines, a journey followed by service in the United States Army in Germany from 1957 to 1959. Upon returning to Cassville, he became a businessman, owning and operating the Surge Dairy Equipment company from 1960 to 1975. His work supported dairies across Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas. In 1975, he became a full-time farmer, working as a dairy, poultry, and cattle farmer until his retirement in 2015.
He was a member of the Barry County Sheriff’s Posse. He was a lifetime member of Cassville First Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife Rowena; his daughter Anne Hutchens, of Cassville; two granddaughters; four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Rebecca Kane and her husband Paul of Sterling, Ill.
Preceding him in death were his parents and his sister and brother-in-law, Leatrice and Jim Cox.
Memorial services were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 12, at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Pastor James Weaver conducted the services.
Contributions may be made to Oak Hill Cemetery in his memory.
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