Stories from Tuesday, September 12, 2023

In my youth, some 44 years ago, the band “Meat Loaf“ had a song my close friend and 1980 Tiger Basketball teammate, the late John McNeley, loved to sing on our bus trips entitled "Paradise by the Dashboard Light." Such lighting may be good for driving and even a few other things, but not for writing sports articles. ...

The Schell City Fall Festival took place over the weekend and proved to be a resounding success and a memorable event for all who attended. The annual celebration showcased a wide array of activities and entertainment that left festival-goers looking forward to next year's festival...

Rexford Donald Williams, 84, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo., following a brief illness. Rex was born Aug. 30, 1939, in Nevada to Marion J. and Wanda (Hackworth) Williams. Rex was raised in the Nevada and Walker area and graduated from Walker High School in 1957. ...

Arch Floyd Forkner, Richards, Mo., went to join the Lord on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at the age of 94, after living a full and active life. He was born Dec. 28, 1928, in rural Vernon County; the youngest son of the late Archie Floyd Forkner and Lula Reynolds Forkner. He married Carol Stamps on Aug. 6, 1950, in Nevada, Mo., and she preceded him in death in 2007...