Stories from Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Carolyn Ann (Duckering) Durnell, age 69, El Dorado Springs, passed away on May 25, 2013, at her home following a courageous fight against cancer. Carolyn was born Nov. 27, 1943, in Brownington, Mo., to Frank and Leliah Duckering, one of five children. She grew up in Buffalo, Mo., graduating from Buffalo High School in 1961...

Georgia Frances Bullock, 92, Nevada, died Monday, June 3, 2013, at Christian Healthcare in Nevada. Family information and funeral arrangements will be announced later by Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada. View obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com...

Linda Ann Bigelow, 60, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2013, at her home in Nevada. She was born Oct. 2, 1952, in Kansas City, Kan., to Albert Brinkman and Mildred I. Bonnet Brinkman. She was married to Robert Bigelow and he preceded her in death in 1998...

Georgia Frances Bullock, 92, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Monday, June 3, 2013, at Christian Healthcare in Nevada following two years of loving care. She was born Jan. 6, 1921, in Sheldon, Mo., to James Clyde McCowan and Hettie Maude Heryford McCowan. She married Max G. Bullock on July 22, 1939, in Nevada, Mo., and he preceded her in death on April 12, 1988...

Keith Duane DeBoutez, 52, Nevada, Mo., died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, May 31, 2013. He was born Oct. 29, 1960, in Parsons, Kan., to Frank DeBoutez and Charlene Fedell DeBoutez. Keith grew up in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School in 1980. He worked as a hairdresser in Nevada for more than 20 years. Keith had worked at 3-M in Nevada for the past three years...

James and Marie Leatherman of Hume, Mo., are proud to announce the birth of their son, Jaxon Ben Leatherman. Jaxon was born at 8:59 p.m., June 3, 2013, at Nevada Regional Medical Center. He weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces, and measured 21 inches. His brothers are Kyle and Travis...

The United Way of Vernon County is accepting budget requests for the upcoming 2013 United Way campaign. Requests must be submitted by noon, July 19, to be considered as a member agency for this year's drive said Peggy Tedlock, executive secretary of United Way of Vernon County. Requests should include a brief history of the organization, approximately how many people are served in Vernon County, the amount requested and a detailed summary of how United Way money will be used...

Nevada City Manager JD Kehrman told city council members Tuesday he thought he could have a draft ordinance to address a leash law in Nevada city parks ready for the council to discuss during its June 18 meeting. Kehrman's announcement came during the council's regular meeting last night...

The stage is in place. Carnival rides are up and ready. Rain plans have been made. All that's left for Bushwhacker Days to roll is for Wednesday evening to arrive. The time is 6 p.m. and the place is on the Square in Nevada. It all begins with the singing of the National Anthem by Lori Suschnick Bartlett, followed by the Legends of our Flags and a flag ceremony by the Vietnam Veterans of America...

Nevada Daily Mail Thirty years of performing together and members of Restless Heart still find themselves playing and singing and "having more fun every day." What's different? "We don't travel as much," said lead guitarist Greg Jennings, comparing the 70 to 80 shows on a typical tour now to the 150 or more shows during the early years. They have already paid those dues...

CHILLICOTHE -- The Nevada Griffons had to play from behind right from the start, but ultimately showed the same "fire" head coach Ryan Mansfield pointed out after his squad's home-opening victory over St. Joseph on Sunday, shutting down the Chillicothe Mudcats' offense for the majority of the contest on their way to a 4-2 victory...

Nevada High School head baseball coach Danny Penn announced Tuesday via email that the 2013 All-Class 4, District 12 baseball team includes four Nevada Tigers players. Lane Ketterman, Cole Sanderson, Easton Mitchell and Taylor Manes all played integral roles in the Tigers' record-breaking season. ...