Stories from Friday, November 20, 2020

Theresa Ann “Terri” Chadd, 60, Nevada, Mo., passed from this life on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, with her beloved best friend and partner in crime, Debbie, by her side following a short battle with cancer. Terri was born April 26, 1960, in Lamar, Mo., to Wayne and Patsy A. (Wallace) Owen. She married Gary W. Chadd on June 4, 2002, and her preceded her in death on Feb. 28, 2010...

Thelma L. Cooper, 105, Nevada, Mo., died on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Graveside services were held on Nov. 16, 2020, at Sheldon Cemetery in Sheldon, Mo. View obituary and send condolences online at www.ferryfuneralhome.com...

An informal poll conducted by the City of Nevada on Facebook this past Wednesday revealed a very divided public opinion on the use of facemasks to slow the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus which causes COVID-19. Posted after a weekly conference call of community leaders Wednesday, the post reads, "We need to hear from you. ...