Stories from Friday, April 8, 2022

Local author Tammie Barnett Jager donated her latest children's book to the Nevada Public Library Tuesday morning. Having grown up in Branson, Mo., and then moving to Nevada one year and four months ago, Jager noted that writing didn't come easy for her and she first began writing when she was 47-years-old. ...

Robert “Bob” Earl Chadd, age 65, of Rich Hill, Mo., passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at his home after a long illness. Bob was born Nov. 14, 1956, to Donald Edward Chadd Sr. and Gladys Evelyn (Jones) Chadd in Kansas City, Kan. He grew up and lived in the Kansas City area, most of his life, before moving to Rich Hill. On Dec. 5, 1992, he married Vickey Clardy. Bob worked for Faultless Linen in Kansas City for over 35 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and metal detecting...

Ronald "Ron" Woody, age 75 of Webb City, Mo., passed away on April 2, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on Feb. 27, 1947, in Fort Scott, Kan., to James and JoAnna Woody. Ron was loved by many, and his passion for family, Christ, church family, friends and people was shown in everything he did...

Dorothy Lee Defreese, 95, Sheldon, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Barone Alzheimer’s Care Center in Nevada. Dorothy was born Nov. 27, 1926, the youngest child of the late Dennis and Lena (Few) Jadlot. Dorothy attended school in Metz, Mo. ...

The Bronaugh Wildcats aren't necessarily known for their baseball talent, with the past couple of years barely scrubbing by those seasons. In fact, this year is the first time since the spring of 2014 that they have had more than one win in a single season. But they were hoping to ignore the past and try to go 3-0 and win against the Montrose Blue Jays Wednesday afternoon...