Stories from Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Mildred Marie Perry, 88, of Nevada, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019, at Nevada Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Mildred was born on May 9, 1930, in Dighton, Kan., to Richard C. and Adeila Attebury Johnson. She married Billy J. Perry on May 21, 1950, in Nevada, and he survives of the home...

Yvonne Ann Graham, 53, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo., following a lengthy illness. Yvonne was born July 12, 1965, in Nevada, Mo., the daughter of John P. and Janice D. (Rapp) Heim. She was united in marriage to Bryan Blackwell in July of 2018...

Valorie Darlene Worsley, 96, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019, at the Via Christie Hospital in Pittsburg, Kan., following a brief illness. Valorie was born June 8, 1922, in Mindenmines, Mo., to John C. and Jessie Wolfington Coleman. On Oct. 25, 1941, she was married to Gene Worsley and he preceded her in death on Dec. 13, 1979...

With their season-opener on tap Friday, the Nevada Tigers’ tennis team returns to the court with a veteran-laden squad. “We have 16 players, with only five (freshman),” said 10th-year Nevada head coach Clayton Wheeler. Wheeler said he’s hopeful his club can build off last season’s ultra-successful 12-3-1 campaign...

Jerry Lee Garrett, 74, Pleasant Hill, Mo., passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at his home in Pleasant Hill. Jerry was born June 17, 1944, in Kansas City, Mo., to Clay Dean and Cecil Zora (Melton) Garrett. Jerry grew up in Kansas City and graduated from Southwest High School in 1962. ...

Kathleen Marie Robinson, 46, Bronaugh, Mo., died on Monday, March 18, 2019, at her home in Bronaugh. Kathleen was born Dec. 28, 1972, in Genoa, Neb., to Charles Edward Mallia, Sr. and Mildred Grace (Saltzman) Mallia. Memorial services will be held at a later date at the Bronaugh Baptist Church...

Lyle L. Smith, 89, Bronaugh, Mo., died on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at his home in Bronaugh. Lyle was born Sept. 5, 1929, to Harvey and Nora (Maynard) Smith. On July 2, 1948, he was united in marriage to June Allene Miller in Nevada, Mo., and she preceded him in death on Dec. 24, 2018...

In an effort to keep citizens updated, Mayor Brian Leonard has agreed to participate in what is to be an informational article to be presented every six weeks or so, depending on need. This month, the mayor addressed the Fair Share Transportation Program along with further discussion on NRMC, as the long-term care cash infusion is set for its second reading at Tuesday night’s council meeting...

It was a banner day for Nevada native Clay Gayman and the Abilene Christian men’s basketball team on Saturday. The Wildcats defeated New Orleans, 77-60, in the Southland Conference tournament championship game, earning an automatic NCAA tournament bid...