Stories from Saturday, November 10, 2018

Mary Adaline Caton Norris Allen of Dallas, Texas, passed away on Oct. 31, 2018. She was born in Rich Hill, Mo., on March 3, 1927, to Goldie Wheatley Caton and Noah Lafayette Caton who were cattle farmers. She graduated valedictorian from Rich Hill High School and later graduated from P.E.O. Cottey College in Nevada, Mo. In 1949, she graduated from The University of Kansas with a degree in nursing...

Kody Levi Ellifrits, 31, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Nevada, following an illness of several months. Kody was born June 24, 1987 in Kansas City, Mo., to Raymond and Angela (Jones) Ellifrits. Kody was raised in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School in 2005. ...

Parker Arthur Nielson 62, of Nevada passed away unexpectedly at his home, Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. Parker was born April 18, 1956, in Cape Canaveral, Fla., to Joseph Nelson and Wyelene Mae (Hudson) Park. He married Buffi Jeanette Rose on Dec. 9, 1995, in Hot Springs, Ark., and she survives in the home...

A new season is almost upon the Nevada High School boys basketball team. Coming off a successful 21-5 campaign, and consecutive appearances in the Class 4 District 12 championship game, fifth-year head coach Shaun Gray has much to be excited about. His roster includes versatile 6-foot-6 junior forward Dalton Gayman, 6-5 senior swing-man Matt Thompson, and standout sophomore point guard Logan Applegate...