Stories from Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Ellen Marie (Pritchett) Smith passed from her earthly home on Dec. 23, 2022, near Nevada. She was born on July 4, 1954, in El Dorado Springs, Mo., to Delbert L. (Pete) Pritchett and Thelma L. (Blagg) Pritchett. Ellen was raised mainly in Vernon County and attended school in Bronaugh. She loved all animals and enjoyed riding her horses...

Earl Byran Robinson, 84, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, at his home in Nevada, Mo. Earl was born Nov. 1, 1938, in Tehachapi, Calif., to David E. and Viria M. (Elliff) Robinson. In May of 1961 he met his soon-to-be wife in a whirlwind romance and was married six weeks later on July 8, 1961, a marriage that lasted 61 ˝ years. Earl was always Wanda’s “stability” and Wanda was always Earl’s “spice of life."...

After a short and hard-fought battle with cancer, Lincoln Robert Hughes, 45, Nevada, Mo., went to be with the Lord on Christmas morning surrounded by his loved ones at his family farm. Lincoln was born Dec. 18, 1977, in Nevada, to Robert Lee Hughes and Sue Ellen Curry Hughes...

Gregory Gene Pryor, 59, of Nevada passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at his home following a lengthy illness. Greg was born on Dec. 17, 1963, in Nevada, to James and Beverly (Crump) Pryor.  Greg was raised in Nevada and attended Nevada High School. ...

Ronnie Roe Greenway, formerly of Nevada, was called to his heavenly home on Dec. 26, 2022. Ronnie was born on Aug. 31, 1944, to Alvin and Blanche (Hemphill) Greenway in McDowell, Mo. Ronnie’s family moved to Verona, Mo., as a young boy where he met and grew up with the love of his life, Kay McRoberts...

Mayor Harold Walter called the Walker Board of Aldermen meeting to order Monday evening, Dec. 26. The board approved of the agenda, minutes from last month’s meeting, treasurer's report, bank reconciliation, and payment of the bills. The board turned the meeting over to guest speaker Engineer Neil Brady of Bartlett and West. ...

While no local teams will be on the court this week during winter break, there is still a lot to be discussed when it comes to high school basketball. By now, teams are making their way to the halfway point in their season, and have what they have for the rest of the year. Here is a look to see where your school compares to others...

Danny Ray Johnson, passed from this life, Dec. 25, 2022, at the age of 66. He was born June 21, 1956, to Donald W Johnson and Shirley Ann (Locke) Johnson. Danny graduated from Nevada High School in 1974. He married Linda Chapman, and she preceded him in death. He worked for 3M company for over 20 years, retiring in 2022. He lived most of his life in Nevada, Mo., and loved playing music, hunting, and fishing...