Stories from Friday, June 30, 2023

Secretary Dennis Bennett presided over the Vernon County Youth Fair (VCYF) Board Meeting on Wednesday evening, June 26, in the absence of President Dennis Bowling and Vice President Justin Ogle. The meeting, held in the diner at the Vernon County Fairgrounds, covered various topics related to both old and new business...

The Nevada Rotary Club held a special program at its weekly meeting on Thursday to honor the recipient of this year's Citizen of the Year award. Rotarian George Knox announced that this year's recipient was fellow Rotarian Mike Harbit. The announcement was made at the top of the meeting, surprising Harbit with a host of family and friends who were present to witness the award presentation and speak about Harbit's contributions to the community...

Jessie Willodean Plymell, 96, Hays, died Monday, June 26, 2023, at Via Christi Village of Hays. She was born April 4, 1927, in McFall, Mo., the daughter of Durward Basil and Frances Mildred (Duerson) Royston. On Dec. 23, 1944, she was united in marriage to Harold A. Plymell in Troy, Kan., and they celebrated their 78th Anniversary last year...

Albert Spencer, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on June 26, 2023 in Wichita, Kan. He was born on Jan. 21, 1941, in Nevada, Mo., to Roy and Beatrice Spencer. Albert lived a fulfilling life surrounded by his loved ones. He married Mary Ann Spencer and had three children: David, Edward and Jeffery. Albert later married Sue Ann Spencer and gained three more children: Jason, Zeda and Emily...