Larry’s Auto and Farm Repair
Owners: Forrest Kendall (pictured at right) and Keith Newton (pictured at left)
Location: Mansfield, Mo.
History: Forrest Kendall and his son-in-law, Keith Newton purchased the business...
Jim House Horseshoeing
Owner: Jim House
Location: Fayetteville, Ark.
History: “After winning the Vietnam draft lottery and serving two years, I used the G.I. Bill to attend farrier school...
Chet and Bill’s Meat Processing
Location: Marshfield, Mo.
Owners: Bill Kenyon (left) and Chet Bailey (right)
History: College friends Chet Bailey and Bill Kenyon purchased the former Stephens Meat Processing business...
Miller True Value Hardware
Owner: Meredith Miller
Manager: Nathan Miller (pictured)
Location: Harrison, Ark.
History: Meredith Miller’s grandfather, Nathan Miller, started the business in 1931.
“Then one of his sons, my father...
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Owner: Jere Gettle
General manager: John Brazaitis (pictured)
Location: Mansfield, Mo.
History: Jere Gettle, began collecting heirloom seeds at a young age. By age 12, he had...
Lunsford Veterinary Care Center
Owners: Drs. Michael and Niki Lunsford
Location: Tontitown, Ark.
History: “My wife Niki and I met during vet school. Upon graduation at age 37 and wanting...
Vit-A-Zine
Location: Butler, Mo.
Owners: Matt Briegel (pictured) and Nathan Yoder
History: Vit-A-Zine was established in Butler, Mo., in 1960 by founder George Ross. Rusty Ross, son...
