Stories from Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Rosella A. Austin, 79, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at her home in Nevada. Rosella was born on Dec. 15, 1939, in Milo, Mo., to Daniel Orville and Vivian Rosella (Pearcy) Rapp. In 1959, she was united in marriage to Henry J. Austin in Nevada, Mo., and they celebrated 60 years together...

Earl Calvin Foster, 93, of Nevada, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019, at the Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Calvin was born on June 22, 1925, in Pocahontas, Iowa, to Earl W. and Pearlie Wilma (Hawkins) Foster. In January of 1944 he was married to Wilma A. Hope and she preceded him in death in 2017...

The MU Extension Council met Monday evening where they quickly approved the May minutes with a minor correction. County Engagement and Economic Development Specialist David Black briefly reviewed the treasurer’s report and clarified entries that were questioned during the May meeting. He also explained that there is a $2000 check/donation at the office to add to the Finis Moss endowment...