Stories from Monday, August 10, 2020

Jean Marie Smith, 74, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Jean was born March 9, 1946, in Springdale, Ark., to Edmond A. and Marguerite (Wagner) Todd. Jean was raised in Springdale, Ark., and attended school in Springdale. ...

Ruth Evelyn (Miller) Weltmer, 104, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Ruth was born on Feb. 25, 1916, near Sheldon, Mo., the middle daughter of John Hutchins and Naomi (Bender) Miller. She grew up in the Avola community and attended grades 1-8 at the one-room school located there. ...

Having been on the job since December, Heather (Walker) Shepherd is settling in nicely as Employment Network Director at On My Own Inc. Shepherd brings an extensive background of knowledge related to the job, and hopes to fully utilize it in her new position...