Stories from Tuesday, April 16, 2024

     Diane Gilmore, 63, a loving wife, mother, mami, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, MO.  Diane was born on September 29, 1960, in Nevada, MO to Bob and Ila Conner.  She graduated from Nevada High School in 1978.  Diane met the love of her life, Jerry Gilmore, at age 15, and married on October 22, 1977, in Nevada. MO...

     Ronald Anthony Knutson, 86, Nevada, MO passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the Bungalow’s in Nevada.   Ron was born December 14, 1937, in Gary, SD to Carl B. and Gertie (Sleaper) Knutson.  He married Mary Buchholtz and three children were born to this union:  Rae Deane, Debra, and Rhonda.  He later married Sharron Kay McWilliams on April 8, 1983, in Mt. Home, ID and she preceded him in death on July 6, 2023...

Kim Severance wears at least two hats at Cottey College: director of career services and head golf coach. Both are keeping her busy these days, but this spring has a little more golf involved than a normal season usually provides. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...

Saturday, April 20, the Vernon County Spring Cleanup semi-annual event will take place, only this time it will be held the Nevada Public Works yard located at 606 S. Jefferson in Nevada instead of at the Vernon County Fairground as in the past. For complete story, see the print or online edition of the Nevada Daily Mail...