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Nevada Police Department seeking public assistance

Nevada Police are attempting to identify the subject in the following photos. 

If you know the identity of this individual please contact the Nevada Police Department 417-448-2710.

Obituary - Fawn Renea Brown-Leisure

Fawn Renea Brown-Leisure, age 39, Pleasanton, Kansas passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She was born on August 29, 1980 in Kansas City, Missouri the daughter of Richard Lee Brown Sr. and Robin Renee DeVall. After graduating from high school, Fawn received her Bachelor's Degree from Central Missouri State University. She was currently employed at Northstar Group. 

Fawn was united in marriage to Wesley Leisure in September of 2015. She enjoyed spending time with her family, fishing, exercising, and was an animal lover. 

She was preceded in death by her father. Fawn is survived by her husband, Wes, mother, Robin Farris, stepchildren, Kain and Mylee Leisure, three brothers, Richard Brown Jr., Shadow Farris, and Benjamin Farris, and three sisters, Angela, Christal and Tammy Brown.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 pm Thursday, March 5, 2020 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Contributions are suggested to Regina's Rescue, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, Kansas 66075. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Adrian man arrested in Vernon County

John F. Manco

On 3/2/20 around 12:20pm the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Vernon County arrested 30 year old John F. Manco of Adrian, Missouri.

Mr. Manco was arrested for 1.) Misdemeanor Barton County Sheriff's Office Warrant for failure to appear in court Original Charge - Possession of Marijuana 2.) Speeding 3.) Failure to wear seatbelt.

He was booked into the Vernon County Jail in Nevada and he is currently listed as bondabale.


Disclaimer: Arrest records are public information. Any indication of an arrest does not mean the individual identified has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Obituary - Mary Ann McDaniels

Mary Ann McDaniels, 87, Harrisonville, Missouri was born March 20, 1932 in Newton County, Arkansas the daughter of Layton and Edna (Hunter) Franks. She departed this life on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Meadow View of Harrisonville.

She was united in marriage to Jerry Lee McDaniels.

Mary was employed as a teacher and was a graduate of Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, Missouri.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Lee McDaniels on February 1, 2014 and two brothers.

Mary is survived by relatives and friends.

A private burial will be held at the Decatur City Cemetery in Decatur, Arkansas.

Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Obituary - Michael Gregg Miller

Michael Gregg Miller, age 69, Nevada, MO passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Nevada Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness. He was born January 6, 1951 in Nevada, to Gregg M. and Norma B. (Dodge) Miller. He graduated form Nevada High School in 1970 and married Phyllis Lee Spillman on June 11, 1971. On April 10, 1977 he married Margaret Lee Stewart and they were married for 38 years. She preceded him in death on December 13, 2015.

Mike grew up in Nevada, MO. After some years in Clinton, MO Michael returned to the area and was the manager of O’Reilly Auto Parts for 28 years. He was an active member of First Baptist Church where he led bible class and devoted time to serving others.

Survivors include four children and three step-children; Michelle Covey and David, Nevada, MO, Ruth Olson (Scott), Springfield, MO, Rebecca Hornbostle (Everett), Mobridge, SD, Michael Miller, Jr., Maryville, MO, Jeffrey Jobe, Nevada, Jeremy Jobe (Cheryl), Columbia, Christie Harvey, Joplin; fifteen grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; one brother, James Miller (Carol), Nevada; two sisters Cathie Gilliland, Nevada, Karan Osmond (Kevin), Nevada, and Katie Scott (Kip), Arizona. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Shelia Harper; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Kevin Daughtery officiating. Interment will follow in Balltown Cemetery in Horton, MO. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to First Baptist Church-Youth Ministry c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

From the Nevada Police Department