Stories from Thursday, December 25, 2014

James Henry Robb, 87, formerly of Milo, Mo., passed from this life on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014, at the Missouri Veterans Home, in Cameron, Mo. James was born on Dec. 4, 1927, in Allen County, Kan., to Arthur Glenn Robb and Grace Agnes (Godsey) Robb. James was raised in Walker and attended Walker School. ...

Betty L. Satterfield, 81, Bronaugh, Mo., passed from this life on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014, at her home in Bronaugh, following a short illness. Betty was born Aug. 20, 1933, in Bronaugh, to Carl Henry Earl and Dolly Bell (Farmer) Earl. She was united in marriage to Aaron Satterfield in Neosho, Mo., in 1969, and he survives of the home...

Mary Jane Vote, 85, of Milo, Mo., died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014, at her home. She was born June 6, 1929, in Jackson County, Mo., the daughter of Martin J. and Theresa (Newell) Dobel. A memorial service will be conducted by the family at a later date...

Although the duck season in the north zone has ended and will close in the middle zone on Dec. 30, the south zone will continue through Jan 25. Canada goose hunters will see their season run through Jan. 31. Recently, I was reminded of how hunting for Canada geese has changed over the years. As a youngster, I remember if a hunter shot a Canada goose, it was a big deal, like a once-in-a lifetime event...

Nevada Daily Mail Nevada High graduate Sam Ellifrits, a 6-6, 314-pound offensive lineman, was among four Missouri State players who were selected to the Missouri Valley Football Conference All-Newcomer Team. The four were also part of the 22-man team selected by league head coaches, media and communications personnel...