Honoring Violet Hensley: Legendary Ozark Whittlin Fiddler Passes Away at 109
A Farewell to an Ozark Cultural Icon The Ozark region is mourning the loss of one of its most cherished figures. Violet Hensley, widely celebrated as the “Whittlin’ Fiddler,” has passed away at the extraordinary age of 109. Her master craft of shaping violins from timber blocks and performing on them with remarkable skill made…