Stories from Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Marjorie Jean (Baker) Spencer, 91, Nevada, passed away on Monday, June 12, at her home in Nevada surrounded by her loved ones. Marjorie, one of 13 children, was born July 20, 1925, in Nevada, to James Otis and Bertha Rachel (Love) Baker. On Nov. 7, 1945, she was united in marriage to Vern Erwin Spencer in Nevada and to this union, three children were born. Vern preceded her in death on July 18, 2006...

Dora Jane (Parks) McWherter, 93, Nevada, passed away on Sunday, June 11, at her home in Nevada. Dora was born Aug. 26, 1923, in Larkenburg, Kan., to Glenn Berry and Marie Elizabeth “Clinton” Parks. On June 13, 1942, she was united in marriage to Richard William “Mac” McWherter Sr. in Nevada, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 3, 1975...

A trio of recently graduated Nevada High School standout student-athletes led their team to victory at Saturday’s annual Lions All-Star Twin Classic in Neosho. Representing NHS, were 2017 graduates, and varsity starters: point guard Matthew Sommer, shooting guard Myles McNeley and forward Patrick Ferry...

The Fourth of July came early as offensive fireworks lit up the night sky Tuesday at Lyons Stadium. After dropping their first 10 games of the season, the Nevada Griffons are now in the midst of a three-game winning streak after dropping the Sedalia Bombers, 14-13 in a MINK League thriller...