Stories from Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Marcus J. Moore, 53, of Sheldon, Mo., passed from this life on June 28, 2015, at St. Lukes Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. Marcus was born on Nov. 14, 1961, in Sandspring, Okla. He was the son of Phyllis and Floyd Caldwell. Marcus had a love for the outdoors. He was an avid scuba diver, fisherman, and hunter. He was a beloved son and brother. He lived life to the fullest and enjoyed every moment...

Maddox was born Oct. 29, 2014, in Nevada, Mo. He was born at 5:56 p.m., and weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces, and measured 20 and 3/4inches in length, to wonderful parents, Samantha and John Bryant. Maddox was a beautiful baby boy with brilliant eyes and a happy disposition, always smiling and bringing joy to everyone...

Nevada Daily Mail While the 70th Vernon County Youth Fair came to an end Saturday, current and past members and leaders of Vernon County 4-H clubs gathered Saturday afternoon to catch up with acquaintances and recognize individuals during their fourth annual 4-H alumni reunion...

Nevada Daily Mail West Central Missouri Community Action Agency is hosting a poverty simulation July 15 at the Franklin P. Norman Community Center, Nevada from 1 to 4 p.m. West Central is inviting various community members and leaders to this event for the purpose of individuals to experience the virtual realities of poverty, and to gain new insight on the struggles which many face every day...

Nevada High School junior Chloe Bartlett won the America's U.S. Teen 2015 title Saturday in Clearwater, Fla. Bartlett, competing as the Miss Missouri Teen against other contestants from across the U.S., also won the Best Interview and Best Personality Wear and Most Promising Model...