Stories from Tuesday, June 14, 2011

The Nevada Police Department is investigating concerns from the public about spray painted graffiti located in several areas of the city of Nevada. Nevada Police Officer Brian Hansen has been assigned to locate spray painted graffiti within the city of Nevada and investigate the nature and source of the graffiti. ...

The Disabled American Veterans Mobile Service Officer van will be at the VA Clinic June 16 from 8a.m. -3 p.m. The clinic is located at 322 South Prewitt, Nevada, MO 64772. The DAV MSO assists veterans with development of evidence and completion of required applications. A DD214 form is needed to start a new claim. If you need assistance or have any questions, please stop by and visit with the service officer...

Nevada Police officer Pam Miller has been on the force here for nearly three years, but she has made enough of an impression on the community in that short amount of time that the Missouri Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials presented Officer Miller with the "Peace Officer of the Year" award during a ceremony held May 10, at the Lake of the Ozarks...

Jason Lee Thomas, 28, Nevada, died Sunday, June 12, 2011, in Richards, Mo. He was born Jan. 26, 1983, in Kansas City, Mo. Jason grew up in El Dorado Springs and Walker, Mo. He graduated from Northeast Vernon County High School in 2002. Jason worked at various nursing homes and also the Nevada Habilitation Center. He loved spending time with his family, especially his children...

Zethah Lavon McBratney, 92, Nevada, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2011, at Christian Health Care in Nevada. She was born Feb. 1, 1919, in Neodesha, Kan., to Ernest Sterling McNeil and Fern Lavon Kingrey McNeil. She was married Sept. 21, 1941, to Elvin "Mac" William McBratney, and he preceded her in death Feb. 4, 1993...

Annette Grace Anderson, 61, Nevada, died on Monday, June 13, 2011, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, Mo. No services are planned. Arrangements are under the direction of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada. View obituary and send condolences on line at www.ferryfuneralhome.com...