Stories from Friday, January 9, 2015

Dorthy Virginia Fetters, 93, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, at Mercy Hospital. She was born Dec. 15, 1921, in Milo, Mo., the daughter of Charlie and Alta Mowry Scott. She was a 1941 graduate of Nevada, Mo., High School. She married Cecil Fetters on Sept. 7, 1946, in Fort Scott. He preceded her in death on May 6, 1996. She Worked at Key Work Clothes for 8 and 1/2 years then K-Mart of Springfield, Mo., for 8 and 1/2 years...

Linda Marie Hoskins, 61, of Nevada, Mo., passed from this life Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, at her home after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born Dec. 3, 1953, in Fort Scott, Kan., the daughter of Opher Lemon and Lillie Marie (Durossette) Greer. On May 29, 1974, she was united in marriage to Robert Ray Hoskins and he survives of the home...

Eva Readinger, 81, of Nevada, Mo., died early Tuesday morning, Jan. 6, 2015, at the Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada. She was born Dec. 16, 1933, in Fort Scott, Kan., the daughter of Ivan Ellsworth and Goldie Bell (Swafford) Bowen. She married Delbert Dean Readinger Nov. 3, 1984, and he preceded her in death Oct. 14, 2009...

Hollis Eugene "Gene" Igou, 82, of Sheldon, Mo., passed from this life Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, at his home. He was born Aug. 6, 1932, in Saxton, Mo., the son of Harley Hathaway and Lela Roxana (West) Igou. On May 4, 1957, he was united in marriage to Georgia Charlene Gilpin and their union was blessed with seven children...

Elnora Wheatley, 95, of Rich Hill, Mo., passed away Jan. 7, 2015, at the Bates County Memorial Hospital, in Butler, Mo. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 10, at the Heuser Funeral Home, in Rich Hill, with burial in the Green Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Friday, at the Heuser Funeral Home. The family suggest memorial contributions to the United Methodist Church or R.H. Memorial Library in care of the Heuser Funeral Home...

This past weekend, there was a repeat airing of the 18 1/2 hour PBS and Ken Burns documentary series, "Baseball." This was one of Burns earliest history specials, and it was very appropriate to show again in honor of its 20th anniversary. I did not get to see all the segments of these reruns. ...

I asked my retired son when he first remembered any talk about recycling. He replied that he thought it was called "hand me downs." Since he was the oldest son in our family he only received the best hand me downs from cousins. But he saw his own clothes being used on his younger brother a few years later. He then added with the wisdom of a great grandparent that it was only when we became a throw-away society that he ever heard it called recycling...

Dear Editor: I can't seem to go to sleep tonight for all the thoughts going through my head. I've found the best way to get some sleep over the years is to write them down. You see, for the first time in 48 years, I'm trying to go to sleep in a rented house. Sharon and I sold our house yesterday, which makes us homeless...

Nevada Daily Mail With recent national events making law enforcement officers' job more difficult and even more dangerous, the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Academy Associates and other organizations promoted a National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day to be held Jan. 9...

Nevada Daily Mail SENECA ---- The Nevada Lady Tigers defeated Seneca 41-26 on the road Tuesday night, picking up their seventh consecutive victory. The win improves Nevada to 9-2 (6-1 West Central Conference). Meanwhile, the Nevada boys' have now won two in a row, after defeating Seneca 49-26 Tuesday, improving to 3-6 (1-4 WCC)...

Nevada Daily Mail Dads and daughters will have the opportunity to nurture lasting memories during the third annual Father-Daughter Dance. Fathers throughout the community have stepped up the past two years in creating lasting memories for their daughters of all ages...

Nevada Daily Mail Property owners, including businesses, must report all personal property owned or held on Jan. 1 to the Assessor's Office by March 1, according to Vernon County Assessor Cherie Kaye Roberts. Those not returning a completed list to the assessor's office by the deadline may be subject to a penalty...

Nevada Daily Mail For years, residents of Vernon County have been mindful of their environment as they participated in the recycling program made available by the county. But that program now fights to continue as county leaders try to keep it viable...

The Nevada Tigers wrestling team participated in the first part of the West Central Conference tournament, hosted by Warrensburg High School, Jan. 6. The tournament resumes Jan. 20, and will take place at Center High School in Kansas City. Upon the conclusion of the Jan. 20 matches, the team with the best overall dual record will be crowned conference champion...

Nevada Daily Mail HUME ---- The Hume Lady Hornets fell into an early 15-2 hole Tuesday night against the Drexel Bobcats, and were never able to recover, losing the non-conference game 63-31. With the loss, the Lady Hornets fall to 5-3 (4-1, Golden Valley Conference)...

The Cottey Comets started the second half of their schedule with a hard fought 73-67 win Wednesday night over the Panthers of Neosho County Community College (Kan). The victory improves Cottey to 7-4, and snaps a two game skid. The Comets had their hands full the entire game, as the visitors boasted plenty of size, sporting 13 players who stood 5-feet-7 or taller...