Stories from Friday, June 1, 2018

Michael (Mickey) Dean Mitchell passed away at home surrounded by his family Wednesday, May 30. He was born June 1948 in Columbia, S.C. He was the son of Lt. Col. John S. and Zelma L. Mitchell of Joplin who preceded him in death. The Mitchell family made their home all over the United States and Puerto Rico until Lt. ...

Orval M. Moore, 78, of Schell City, passed away May 30 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Linda, of the home; and one daughter, Kelly King, of Schell City. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 2, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Schell City. Burial will be in the Green Mound Cemetery, Harwood. Arrangements are under the direction of the Sheldon Funeral Home in El Dorado Springs...

Over this past Memorial Day weekend, the Turner Classic Movie channel ran non-stop service related movies for 3 full days. There was one movie I had not seen before, which caught my attention. It was named after the real-life venue known as the “Hollywood Canteen.” A regular practice within the walls of the canteen was the nightly dancing which more often than not included the World War II style boogie boogie!...

When I was a little girl I saw my grandmother only a few times a year. I was excited and pleased when she came to our house for a short vacation. I was so excited and pleased that I ran around whistling. Grandma did not think it was proper for a girl to whistle. ...

The Nevada Neptunes are coming to a pool near you. Kicking off their upcoming season in style, Nevada’s tradition-rich local summer swim team is set to host its annual home invitational this weekend at Walton Aquatic Center. The LLC incorporated Neptune swim organization, formed in the mid-70’s, is comprised of swimmers ranging in age from five to 18...