Stories from Friday, February 9, 2024

Barbara Lee Cubbage was born June 26,1945 and died on February 2, 2024 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. The oldest of six children, Barbara was born to Stanley and Bertha Brittingham in Butler, Missouri. In her early childhood the Barbara’s family moved to Nevada, Missouri where she graduated in the top 10 percent of her class from Nevada High School in 1963...

Elvin Franklin Bauer, 85, Milo, MO passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at his home in Milo following a lengthy illness. Elvin was born December 4, 1938 in Grove, OK to Edward D. and E.M. Bauer. He married Norma Jean Eslick on August 29, 1958 in Tulsa, OK and she preceded him in death on September 9, 2008...

Peggy Sue Smith, 72, Nevada, MO passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Peggy was born February 13, 1951 in St. Louis, MO to Russell D. and Betty J. (Dunham) Hamilton. She was united in marriage to Robert Smith, and he preceded her in death...

This year the Nevada Lions Club hits the century mark with a big birthday party on Feb. 24. They are asking for reservations by Feb 16. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail

The Nevada Lady Tigers varsity basketball squad traveled to McDonald County High School in Big 8 West Conference play on Friday night. Nevada was coming off a 37 point win last Tuesday at Neosho and stood at 15-7 heading into tonight’s contest. The Lady Mustangs entered the game at 16-5.   Both Teams were 5-0 in conference play...