Stories from Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Cheryl K. Sexton, 70, a resident of Sheldon, Mo., died early Monday, June 15, 2015, at Medicalodge of Fort Scott, Kan. She was born on Nov. 6, 1944, in El Dorado, Kan., the daughter of Ivan and Cleo Bird Burton. She married Ron Sexton on Aug. 5, 1962, in Independence, Kan. ...

Liliana "Chief" Vita Maria (Palmigiani) Gragg, 88, Nevada, Mo., passed from this life on Sunday, June 14, 2015, at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada. She was born on Sept. 11, 1926, in Bari, Italy, the daughter of the late Vincenzo Sgobba and Pellegrina Teresa Maria Palmigiani...

Nevada Daily Mail Prior to Thursday's regular monthly meeting, the Bronaugh R-7 Board of Education unveiled the new scoreboards. The presentation was attended by some of the donors, including representatives of MFA Oil as well as Michael and Kellene Millman. Michael Millman, a Bronaugh alum, said his donation was made in part too honor his late mother, Beverly. Donor Shane Clinton of Legacy Farm and Lawn was also present for the festivities...

Nevada Daily Mail Four Nevada businesses and areas of service received awards Friday afternoon in recognition of the support they have shown to employees and customers who also serve in the National Guard or reserves as well as their families. The awards from the Employer Support of The Guard and Reserve, an office of the Department of Defense, were presented by Steve Vanderhoof, chair of the Southwest Missouri area, which includes 18 counties...

Nevada Daily Mail In Monday night MINK League action the Nevada Griffons held on for a 4-3 road win over the Joplin Outlaws. The victory is the third straight for the Griffons, with each coming by a single run. Nevada is now 6-5 overall (5-5 MINK League)...