A charitable account has been setup with the Great Southern Bank in Branson for a mother and daughter, who lost everything in a home fire in Blue Eye. Theresa Hormel and her 17-year old daughter, Aubrey, were displaced after a fire destroyed their home on January 20^th. 

The American Red Cross provided temporary assistance, but the family is still in financial need. All financial donations will be appreciated at any Great Southern Bank for the “Hormel Family Fire Fund.”

The family is also requesting houseware items, beds, and a computer for Aubrey's schooling. For more information on how you can help, contact Jim Brockett at 417-779-8085. 

Aubrey is an Explorer with the Southern Stone County Fire Deaprtment, You may contact the director of the Explorer program, Lieutenant Michelle Griggs, at 417-230-0382.