Stories from Friday, June 28, 2024

Anna May Hastings, age 90 of Nevada, Missouri died Saturday June 22, 2024 at her home.  She was born March 18, 1934 to James LeRoy and Lydia Jane Trask Keating in Lewistown, Montana. Anna grew up in Uitca, Montana where she attended grade school and then went to high school in Hobson, Montana.  On March 1, 1951 she married Herbert William Hastings and to this union, seven children were born.  Anna was a homemaker.  She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Nevada, Missouri.  Anna enjoyed spending time with her cats, fishing, reading, gardening, oil painting and traveling. . ...

John Morton Eador, 82, Nevada, MO passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Nathan Richard Healthcare Center of Nevada.  John was born on May 31, 1942 in Nevada, MO to Willis Earl and Mary Minerva (Griffith) Eador.  He married Erma Meacham on June 1, 1963.  She preceded him in death on November 10, 2009...

Troy Denney, Nevada Fire Department Chief, handed four informational sheets on fireworks safety across his desk during an interview as the citizens of Nevada are gearing up for another Independence Day celebration. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...

The Vernon County Youth Fair Board is bracing for a big week of competitions as on Wednesday it held its last meeting before the fair begins on Monday, July 8 and runs through July 13. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...