Her grandchildren were the light of her life Alberta June (Brake) Humbyrd stepped up to heaven on Aug. 7, 2009. Berta was born on Dec. 17, 1930, and spent her childhood in Oregon and Missouri. She moved to Midland, Mich., in the early 1950s with her former husband, Sam, who…
She was a strong Christian witness Ruth A. Cary, 87, passed to heaven on Aug. 12, 2009 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava. Ruth was born March 6, 1922 in Kitchner-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada to Gordon R. and Elizabeth A. (Zehnder) Wiegand. Ruth was married to Eric McLean and to…
A kind man, a servant to Jesus Christ and all around him Alfred Thomas Dandurand, son of Renee and Marie Louise LaFrance Dandurand, was born on Dec. 21, 1926, in Kankakee, Ill., and left this life at the age of 82 on Aug. 12 at the Heart of the Ozarks…
Susie loved to cook and serve delicious meals Susie Dennis Combs, 98, daughter of Charles and Bessie Dennis, was born Jan. 12, 1911, and departed this life Aug. 19, 2009, following complications from a broken hip. She lived all her 98 years and 7 months in Bradleyville, Mo., where she…
Former Missouri Governor Funeral arrangements have been finalized for former Missouri Governor Warren Eastman Hearnes, who died Sunday night at age 86. The body was to lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, with state funeral service with military honors at 2 p.m. in the…
The first female firefighter in Galveston, Texas Judith West Dudley Dorsett was Galveston’s first lady firefighter, beginning her career on April 15, 1977, and retiring on April 15, 1997. She was born on September 5, 1943, to Delmer and Lola West in Strafford, Missouri, and she went home on August…
A jeweler and artist of sculptured coin jewelry Donald Wesley Ousley, 59 years, passed to heaven on Aug. 10, 2009 at his home. Donald was born Sept. 24, 1949 in Davenport, Iowa to Donnie and Mary (Spurlock) Ousley. Donnie was a jeweler and also an artist where he specialized in…
Born June 19, 1930 in Crossroads, in Douglas County Alfred A. Hammons, 79, passed away on Aug. 8, 2009 at Truman-Lakewood Hospital in Kansas City. Alfred was born June 19, 1930 in Crossroads, in Douglas County, to Chester and Nellie (Bloomer) Twitty. Alfred and Lodene Lafferty were united in marriage…
Pastored the church at Silver Shade south of Ava Rev. George C. Goff, 82, Rogersville, passed away at 12:48 p.m., Tuesday, August 4, 2009 in St. John’s Regional Health Care Center. He was born Dec. 10, 1926, in Omaha, Neb., the son of the late Harry A. and Lelia E.…
Hilda enjoyed flowers, gardening, family and cooking Hilda J. Jenkins, 90 years, passed to heaven on Aug. 6, 2009 at Christian Health Care of Nixa, Mo., with her family by her side. Hilda was born Dec. 14, 1918 in Pansy, Mo.. to James and Maggie (Stone) Gastineau. In 1935, Hilda…
A man who loved his wife and family Donald E. Brown entered this life on Aug. 15, 1934, the first son of Hattie (Robinson) and Vador Brown in Dexter, Mo. On Dec. 10, 1951, he married Cleo Shaffer. Don had made his profession of faith in Christ and was baptized…
Born in Douglas County, Missouri, Alvin Clifford Elliott, 80, passed away Aug. 6, 2009, at his residence in Gunnison, Colo. He was born in Douglas County, Missouri, the son of the late Harl Elliott and Zelma Nall. Alvin moved to Colorado in his early twenties and was soon drafted into…
She loved arts, crafts, visiting flea markets, antique stores Virginia Doris Padgett, age 74, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009. She was born March 21, 1935 in Eugene Ore., the daughter of Roy and Leota Lakey. She grew up in Ava in the home of Paul and Dorothy…
A resident of the Ava moving from Waterloo, Iowa Jaimie Todd Walker, son of James Doyle Walker and Geraldine (Barnum) Walker, was born on Nov. 18, 1963 at Waterloo, Iowa, and passed away on Aug. 2, 2009 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Mo., at the age of 45 years. Todd…
Missing in action in 1950 while serving U.S. Army in Korea Charles Lee “Leo” Wilson, son of George Alex Wilson and Addie (Miller) Wilson, was born on June 6, 1926 in Bethany, Mo., and was missing in action on Nov. 27, 1950 and presumed dead by the Army on Dec.…
Tom loved being with family and visiting friends George Thomas Hayes, 87 years, passed to heaven on July 27, 2009 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare with his family by his side. Tom was born June 29, 1922 in Sikeston, Mo., to Arthur and Ethel (Duncan) Hayes. On Dec. 19,…
Fred loved to share the outdoors with his grandchildren Frederick Allen Haynes, 64 years, passed to heaven on July 25, 2009 at his home with his family by his side. Fred was born March 30, 1945 in Ava, Mo., to Roland and Florence (Barnum) Haynes. On June 28, 1964, Fred…
A gifted seamstress, she had a great eye for antiques Dorothy Versal Hudson, 87, died Wednesday, July 22, at her home in Bloomington, Ind. Born on Nov. 15, 1921, she was the youngest child of James A. and LaVina (Clinkingbeard) Brazeal of Ava, Mo. She married Roy Buren Hudson on…
Born in Gainesville to Frank and Macy Sanders Roy Leonard Sanders was born in Gainesville, Mo., on May 6, 1927 to Frank and Macy Sanders, and passed away July 27, 2009 in Houston, Texas. Roy had 82 years of life, with numerous family members and friends. He was an avid…
A resident of the Ava community since 2005 Barbara Lea Waskosky, 67, passed to heaven on July 23, 2009 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava. Barbara was born Sept. 28, 1941 in Springfield, to Walter and Ruth (Ridenour) Waskosky. She was a resident of the Ava community since 2005…
She loved spending time with all of her family and friends Luetta Midge Berry, 91, Gainesville, formerly of Drury, passed away on July 21, 2009 at Gainesville Health Care Center, Gainesville. Midge was born May 13, 1918 in Drury, Mo., to George and Maggie (Hicks) Pool. Midge retired from Eaton…
The daughter of William and Ollie (Harless) Coats Chloe Marie Aldridge Braden, 92, of Rueter, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2009. She was born on March 7, 1917, in Protem, the daughter of William and Ollie (Harless) Coats. She is survived by her siblings, William “Carl” Coats, and wife,…
Gerald was loved by all Gerald L. Hendrix, 48, of Ava, departed this life Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at St. Vincent Hospital Cleveland, Ohio. He was born Feb. 24, 1961, at Mtn. Grove, the son of Glen and Lois Anderson Hendrix. On Feb. 14, 1997, he married Debbie St. John…
She enjoyed the farm life and all it included Mrs. Eva Jewell Loomis, 94, of Cabool, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2009 at the Kabul Nursing Home. She was born on May 14, 1915 at Anne, Mo., in Douglas County, the daughter of James Franklin and Bertha (Smallwood) Chaney.…
A lifetime resident of Ocie, who loved family and farming Hiram Leslie Henson, 75, of Theodosia, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2009. He was born Jan. 1, 1934 at Ocie, Mo., the son of William McKinley and Hattie Viola (Ayers) Henson. Hiram was a lifetime resident of Ocie. The…
He enjoyed cooking, auctions and traveling with his wife John H. Bressie, 75 years, passed to heaven on July 22, 2009 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo. John was born Dec. 18, 1933 in Hartville, Mo., to John and Carrie (Trusty) Bressie. On Nov. 24, 1991, John and…
Billy was an Army veteran Billy Gene Varner, 61, of Ava, passed away on Saturday, July 18, at his residence. He was born on Sept. 19, 1947, in Jonesboro, Ark., the son of Arthur and Ruth Varner. Billy was an Army veteran, and was of the Baptist faith. He married…
Served his country during World War II with the U.S. Army Herman J. Frye, the son of Herman B. Frye and Etta Leona Whitaker, was born on Feb. 19, 1922 in Ava, and passed away on July 21, 2009 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Ill., at the age…
Bob and family moved to Ava in 1960 as owners of Rexall Drug Bob Turton, 88, passed away June 13, 2009 in Richmond, Texas with his wife Martha by his side. They had been married seventy years and were formerly from Ava. Bob had been critically ill for over two…
Beloved mother of six children Iris Edith Garland Frye, age 92 years, 5 months and 29 days, entered the gates of heaven on July 8, 2009. She was lovingly cared for in her home during her illness by her children and their families. Iris was born to Tillman and Nellie…
She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, her Bible, and family Mary Marie Lawrence, 75 years, passed to heaven on July 10, 2009 with her family by her side at Skaggs Community Health Center in Branson. Marie was born July 11, 1933 in Yakima, Wash., to Clyde Vesta and Goldie (Melton) Floyd. Marie…
Gary served in ministries in Missouri, Michigan and Arkansas Gary Lee Epps, 66, of Theodosia, passed away Monday, July 6, 2009. Gary was born July 21, 1942, in Runnells, Iowa, to Lawrence P. and Edith Wood Epps. Gary retired from full-time ministry with Community of Christ, having served in ministries…
Veteran in the Vietnam War, with a Purple Heart & Bronze Star Jerry Ferman Mainus, 63 years, passed away on July 8, 2009 with his family by his side at John Cochran Veteran’s Hospital, St. Louis. Ferman was born Oct. 22, 1945 in Ava, Mo., to Chulcy and Mayme (Reser)…
Being with immediate and extended family was her joy Amy Ruthe Bennett Graves, 89 years, passed away on July 13, 2009 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Ava, Mo. Ruthe was born Jan. 18, 1920 at Bennett Spring, Mo., to William Sherman and Rev. Louie M. Bolds Bennett. On…
Funeral services were conducted Monday, July 13 Vernon L. (Butch) Logan, 63, son of Billie Logan Keeton, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2009, surrounded by his family, at Baptist Medical Center, Little Rock, Ark. He was born Oct. 20, 1945, in Springfield. Funeral services were conducted Monday, July 13, at…
Arrangements are incomplete Gerald L. Hendrix, 48, passed away Tuesday, July 14, at St. Vincent Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio. He was born Feb. 24, 1961, in Mtn. Grove. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. All arrangements are under the care and direction of Ava Family Funeral Home. A full obituary will…
Area resident since 1975; served in the U.S. Air Force Claude Eustache de Bogdan, 78 years, passed on July 2, 2009 in his home in Ava, Mo. Claude was born April 19, 1931 in Yonkers, N.Y., to Oscar and Romana (Olgee) de Bogdan. Claude was a resident of the Ava…
Funeral services Friday, July 10,Murray Funeral Home, Bolivar Charles Ray Tobin, 66, husband of Carol Freeman Watkins Tobin, passed away Monday, July 6, 2009, surrounded by his family, at Citizens Memorial Hospital, Bolivar. He was born July 12, 1942. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 10, at 2 p.m.,…
A very giving person, often making things to give to others Reba Ellen Herrell, 77, of Ava, departed this life Monday, June 29, 2009. She was born March 22, 1932, at Toledo, Mo., in Ozark County, the daughter of Earl and Ica Wilkinson Turner. On June 2, 1949, she married…
She adored being with family, and that was her joy Beulah Blanch Jarman, 100 years, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2009 in her home in Springfield, with her children by her side. Beulah was born Nov. 29, 1908 in Ozark County, to R. W. and Lena (Anderson) Graves. Beulah…
Complete obituary next week Iris E. Frye, 92, passed away Wednesday in her home. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 13, at 2 p.m. in Clinkingbeard Funeral Home. Visitation will be Monday from 1 p.m. to service time. Burial will be in Fannon Cemetery. A complete obituary will be…
Passed away June 26, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield Patricia J. Moore, 69, of Cabool, passed away on June 26, 2009 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. She was born in Wyoming and had worked as a waitress. Cremation services are being conducted by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, Mo.…
She was beautiful, stylish, creative and intelligent Virginia Lee Murray passed away on June 11, 2009, at the age of 88. Virginia was born on July 9, 1920, in Oklahoma City, to Jessie and George Drake. Her early years were spent in Oklahoma City, and as a teenager on a…
A resident of the Rosewood at the Grove in Independence Georgia Mae Smith, 86, passed from this life Sunday, June 28, at 2:15. She was a resident of the Rosewood at the Grove in Independence, Mo.…
Loved being with her family, especially on the holidays Bobbie Jo Eggleston, 79 years, passed away on June 28, 2009 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo. Bobbie was born July 13, 1929 in Johntown, Texas, to Joseph and Eva (Smith) Cooper. Bobbie was a housewife. Bobbie and Marvin…
Born March 22, 1932, at Toledo, Mo., in Ozark County Reba E. Herrell, 77, of Ava, was born March 22, 1932, at Toledo, Mo., in Ozark County. She departed this life Monday, June 29, 2009, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Funeral services will be conducted at Ava Family Funeral…
Dorothy enjoyed time with her children and grandchildren Dorothy L. Wiebel, 84, of Hampton, Ill., passed away Sunday, June 28, 2009, at Hope Creek Care Center in East Moline, Ill. A memorial services will be held at 5 p.m. today (Thursday, July 2), at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Moline…
A veteran of the Korean conflict, having served in Germany Funeral services for Jerry Preston Williams, 78, of Springfield, were held at Greenlawn North in Springfield on June 25. He died after an extended illness on June 23, 2009 in Springfield, Mo. He was buried in the Greenlawn Cemetery. He…
Served 20 years in the United States Army; in Vietnam in 1969 Paul Eugene Martin was born on Nov. 28, 1940 in the Hammond community of Ozark County, the eldest of three children born to Vaughn and Norene (Lantz) Martin, and departed this life at his home in Ava on…
A beautiful lady and sincerely missed by her loving family Modena Cox, 87, Ava, Mo., passed away, Thursday, June 25, 2009, in her home surrounded by her caring family. She was born July 13, 1921, the daughter of Francis Luin and Clara Mae (McDaniel) Haden. On July 7, 1939 she…
Worked in Ava as a teacher and coach for 24 years Gary E. “Coach” Dougherty, son of Howard and Juanita (Dobbs) Dougherty, was born on April 18, 1949 in Springfield, Mo., and passed away on June 21, 2009 at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Mo., at the age of…
Memorial Service Planned Sunday at Goodhope There will be a memorial service at Goodhope General Baptist Church on Sunday, June 28, at 2 p.m., to celebrate the life of Lorraine Unger. Mrs. Unger died May 27. Funeral services and burial were June 1 in Illinois. The church will be open…
Owned and operated “Koly’s Cafe” in Ava for several years Kolean (Koly) Lenore Wade, 65, of Ava, departed this life Thursday, June 18, 2009, at her home in Ava. She was born June 9, 1944, in Ava, the daughter of King David and Ethel Emma (Wilson) Fleetwood. On Sept. 28,…
She loved cooking, quilting and embroidery Iva G. Turner, 87 years, passed to heaven on June 21, 2009 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare. Iva was born Jan. 18, 1922 in Foil, Mo., to Pony and Elsie Miller Degase. On Dec. 5, 1940 Iva and Cecil Turner were united in…
Served his county with the U. S. Army and was active in the American Legion, serving as commander for eight years Marvin Charles Emrick was born July 13, 1933 in Douglas County, Missouri, the son of Fred L. Emrick and Hallie Mae (Adams) Emrick and departed this life June 18,…
A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend Evelyn Mae (Collins) Dickison passed away at her home on June 23, 2009. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and friend to many. Evelyn was born at Dora, Mo. to Emery and Molly (Chambers) Collins on Jan. 15, 1928. Evelyn…
A veteran and served as a Marine in World War II Loren L. Emond, Sr., 86 years, passed away on June 11, 2009 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Mo. Loren was born March 5, 1923 in Lebo, Kan., to Gomer and Pearl (Norton) Emond. Loren was a machinist for aircraft.…
Of Exeter, California Terri (Porter) Williams, 52, Exeter, Calif., died Saturday, June 13. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) in Exeter, Calif. Survivors include her parents, Casey and Evelyn Deathriage Porter, of Exeter, Calif., formerly of the Girdner community; one son, Chris; and three grandchildren.…
A loving wife, mother, grandmother who will be missed Edna Mae “Sherry” Dobbs, 89, of Columbia, Mo., passed away on June 12, 2009 at Boone Hospital Center. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 15, at First Christian Church in Columbia. Burial followed at 2 p.m. at Missouri…
Born to Brian and Christy (Calhoun) Albritton Isabella Martine Albritton, 21 days old, passed to heaven on June 10, 2009 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Isabella was born May 20, 2009 in Springfield, to Brian and Christy (Calhoun) Albritton. Isabella was preceded in death by her great-grandfather, Bill…
Well known Lebanon banker and community leader George Robert Curry, 84, well known Lebanon banker and community leader, passed away Friday, June 12, 2009, in his home. He was born and raised in the Lebanon community and served his country faithfully in the United States Army during World War II.…
He enjoyed music, playing his guitar, visiting with people Oscar Cloin Dickison, 73 years, passed to heaven on June 5, 2009 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, MO. Cloin was born Dec. 29, 1935 in Richville, Mo., to Leonard and Josie (Alsup) Dickison. Cloin was a farmer and grew…
Born Oct. 19, 1946 in Ava, to James and Agnus Hitchcock, Sr. James Frederick Hitchcock, Jr., 62, passed to heaven on June 5, 2009 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. Fred was born Oct. 19, 1946 in Ava, to James and Agnus (Brown) Hitchcock, Sr. On March 8, 1994 Fred and…
Born April 23, 1946, and died June 2, 2009 Edna Dorothea Sinkler, 63, was born April 23, 1946, and died June 2, 2009.…
Family requests memorials to the American Cancer Society Dymitrea Alice Jackson, 86 years, passed away in her sleep with her family by her side at her home on May 28, 2009. Dee was born Feb. 12, 1923, in Divernon, Ill., to Herbert and Louise (Springer) Templeman. She was preceded by…
He enjoyed rebuilding old Willey Jeeps Harold Clifford Hall, son of Everett Hall and Orva Giffin Hall, was born on July 20, 1928 in Douglas County, Mo., and passed away with his family by his side on May 29, 2009, in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 80 years. Harold…
She enjoyed the country, nature, and New York Yankees Helga McKenney, the daughter of David Tielinen and Semmi (Kokko) Tielinen, was born March 6, 1923, and departed this life May 30, 2009, at the age of 86 years, 2 months and 24 days. On Sept. 16, 1952, Helga and Richard…
She had a warm smile for everyone, and never met a stranger Sandra Lois (Evans) Turley, 73 years, left this earth June 2, 2009, to be with her heavenly Father. Sandra was born May 16, 1936 to Frank and Velma Evans of Gove, Kan. Sandra grew up in western Kansas,…
He loved outdoors, enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening Levern Riley, 80 years, passed away on June 1, 2009 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Mo. Levern was born June 18, 1928 in Douglas County, Mo., to William and Dora (Riley) Riley. Levern was a resident of the Mtn. Grove community since…
She pioneered teaching special education classes Lorraine Bunfill Unger was born in Brown County, Cooperstown Township, in West Central Illinois on Aug. 27, 1921. She departed this life to be forever with her Lord on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at the age of 87 years and 9 months. She was…
He enjoyed spending time with his family and animals Earl Carl Walley, 89 years, passed to heaven on June 3, 2009 at his home with his family by his side. Earl was born March 6, 1920 in San Francisco, Calif., to George and Anita (Peck) Walley. Earl was a resident…
Lena enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening and making quilts Lena Myrtle Sallee, 92 years, passed to heaven on May 26, 2009 at Mt. Vernon Place Care Center, Mt. Vernon, Mo. Lena was born Nov. 14, 1916 in Toledo, Mo., to Robert and Sallie (Turner) Evans. Lena was a housewife, bookkeeper and…
A World War II veteran and served in the Army Air Force True D. “Bob” Bazel, 90 years old, passed to heaven on May 17, 2009 at his home in Ava, Mo. “Bob” was born Dec. 25, 1918, in Paola, Kan., to True and Mabell (Gentile) Bazel. He graduated from…
A good neighbor who was always willing to lend a hand Marvin Lee Chance was born Aug. 26, 1941 in Ava, Mo., to Doyne and Dessie Farris Chance, and passed away at his home in Ava on May 15, 2009, after a short battle with cancer, with family and friends…
Son of Helen (Johnson) Guill and the late Donald Guill Darrell Guill, Gainesville, formerly of Ava, passed away May 13, 2009 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Ark., at the age of 71. He was born July 23, 1937 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, son of Helen (Johnson) Guill…
Civil War historian and a Kansas City Royals and Chiefs fan John Benjamin Eslinger, son of Benjamin Everett Eslinger and Helen McClernon Eslinger, was born on May 27, 1952 in Springfield, Mo., and passed away on May 10, 2009 in Ava, Mo., at the age of 56 years. He was…
Josh enjoyed just about anything, loved animals and people Joshua Taylor King, 20, passed away May 9, 2009 in Springfield, Mo. Josh was born Sept. 20, 1988 in Mansfield, Mo., to Patrick and Jerri (Holbrook) King. He grew up in the Ava community and also went to school in Willard,…
Martha loved her friends, special jokes and stories Martha “Marty, Big Momma” Schneider, 74, of Yakima, Wash., died Saturday, March 28, 2009, at Willow Springs. Ms. Schneider was born May 23, 1934, in Ava, to Audy and Izoria (Carter) Jenkins. She moved to Wenatchee, Wash., in 1948, and then to…
Departed this life May 8, 2009 Bonnie L. Olsen, 71, of Ava, was born May 9, 1937, in Racine, Wisc. She departed this life May 8, 2009, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Funeral services were conducted at Ava Family Funeral Home on Monday, May 11, at 2 p.m., with…
Zook was very well known, well-liked and had many friends A musical memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Bailey’s Street Cafe in Theodosia for John Melvin Zook, who died Sunday, May 3, 2009, at his Theodosia residence. He was 87 years old. John was…
Conservation Agent 45 years and Army veteran – Bob loved to tell stories Robert C. Cook, 76, passed away on May 11, 2009 in Springfield, Mo. Bob was born Sept. 27, 1932 in DeSoto, Mo., to Charles and Annie (Newcomer) Cook. Bob was employed as a Conservation Agent with the…
An excellent cook,she loved to embroider, sew, square dance Lillian Anita (Howland) Lakey passed away at the age of 88, in Twin Falls, Idaho, on April 28, 2009, at the Twin Falls Care Center. Lillian was born Nov. 19, 1920 in Ava, Mo., to Oscar Howland and Kate (Grimes) Howland.…
A flight simulator instructor with the U.S. Air Force Robert Wayne Jennings, 75 years, passed to heaven on April 28, 2009, at Ft. Smith, Ark. Robert was born March 30, 1934 in Springfield, Mo., to Clifford and Erma (Plympton) Jennings. Wayne was a flight simulator instructor with the U.S. Air…
An avid reader, wrote poetry and studied her Bible Vera Mae Hicks, 63, passed away Feb. 11, 2009, in her home in Springfield. Her health had been poor for several years. She was cremated. Vera was born May 19, 1945, at Wasola, to Ida (Frazier) and J. Vernie Hicks. She…
She enjoyed fishing and keeping her yard pretty Edna Nance, age 94, of Ozark, passed away April 24, 2009. She was born July 10, 1914 in Chadwick, the daughter of John and Dulcenia (Hursh) Gray. She was united in married to Lloyd James Nance who preceded her in death in…
Of Heavener, Okla. Robert Wayne Jennings, 75, of Heavener, Okla., died April 28 at Sparks Memorial Hospital, Fort Smith, Ark. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava. Visitation will be 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. On line…
Formerly of Longrun Zola June Stehle, Ava, formerly of Longrun, passed away Monday, April 27, 2009 at the age of 86 years. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 29, at the Salem General Baptist Church in Ocie, with Don Yarger and Wendell Daugherty officiating. Interment was…
She was a Christian Memorial services for Vivian Marie Hyak, 85, will be today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava. Burial of cremains will be in the Ava Cemetery. Chaplain Roger Flint will officiate. She passed away on April 14, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava.…
A loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to many Beulah Doris (Vaughan) Sanders-Henley, daughter of John Vaughan and Dena McIntosh-Vaughan, was born July 20, 1925 in Macomb, Missouri. She departed this life for her heavenly home on April 19, 2009 due to illness. She married Loren Sanders in 1942 and…
He enjoyed traveling, hunting fishing, and birdwatching Glenn Oden Dye, 70, of Sand Springs, Okla., passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 in Tulsa. He was born in Billings, Mo., on Dec. 27, 1938, the son of Clifford Cecil Dye and Esther (Kelly) Dye. He and Betty Prine were married…
Her enthusiasm, joy for life were shared by all who knew her Anna L. Crofton, 83 years, passed to heaven on April 16, 2009 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava. Anna was born Aug. 20, 1925 in Clintonville, Wisc., to Ernest and Ida (Oppermann) Thomack. Anna graduated from St.…
He enjoyed people, and was the rock of his family Richard Lee Lansdown, 69 years, passed to heaven on April 20, 2009 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. Richard was born Oct. 25, 1939 in Douglas County, to Abner and Velma Eileen (Plumb) Lansdown. Richard and Sue Osburn were united in…
A lovely, kind and caring person with a big heart Audra Faye Stanifer, daughter of the Rev. Edd and Zelma Beula (Robertson) Phipps, was born July 15, 1941 in Ava. She departed this life Sunday, April 19, 2009 in her home, in Mansfield, at the age of 67 years, 9…
An Army veteran of World War II Don Porter Plaster, son of James Wilson and Ada Cleo (Reeves) Plaster, was born Oct. 13, 1926 in the Pea Ridge community, in Wright County, Mo. He departed this life Thursday, April 9, 2009 in Baxter County Regional Health Center, in Mountain Home,…
Complete obituary will appear in the Herald next week Glenn O. Dye, 70, of Sand Springs, Okla., passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, in Tulsa. He was the son of the late Clifford Dye, and Esther Dye, formerly of Ava, now of Jacksonville, Fla. He and Betty Prine were…
He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II Andrew L. “Andy” Bean, 87, of Springfield, passed away at 5:22 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2009, in St. John’s Hospital. Andy was born April 26, 1921, in Ava, Missouri, to Luther M. and Ethyl E. (Blakey) Bean. He was…
Resident of Hartville for a short time, moving from Mansfield Garlin Leroy Johnson, 73 years, passed away on April 13, 2009 at Hartville, with his family by his side. Garlin was born March 28, 1936 in Omaha, Ark., to Carl and Mamie (Stevens) Johnson. He was a resident of Hartville…
Born, raised in Wright County, lived there all of his life Harry Farmer Henslee, son of Walter and Laura (Johnson) Henslee, was born Jan. 6, 1911 in Wright County, Mo. He departed this life Friday, April 10, 2009, in Cox Medical Center South, in Springfield, at the age of 98…
Vivian and Al moved to Ava in 1995 Vivian Marie Hyak, 85, passed away on April 14, 2009 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo. Vivian was born Sept. 11, 1923 in Osawatomie, Kan., to William and Minnie (Klien) Tull. She was a retired retail office worker. On Sept.…
She enjoyed sewing, cooking, carpentry, interior decorating Carolin Sue Mitchell, daughter of Earnest and Letha (Fowler) Hensley, was born June 6, 1944 in Mountain Home, Ark. She departed this life Sunday, April 12, 2009, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, at the age of 64 years, 10 months and 6 days.…
His children, grandchildren and family gave him great joy Roger Alan Williams, 58, of Strafford, passed away, Sunday, April 12, 2009, in St. John’s Hospital surrounded by his wife and children. He was born Dec. 24, 1950, in Dumas, Texas, the son of Jay C. and Maxine (Johnson) Williams. Roger…
He delighted being with grandchildren, great-grandchildren John Austin “Jack” Pinckney, 85, passed to heaven on April 3, 2009 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Jack was born Sept. 21, 1923 in Kansas City, Kan., to Austin and Minnie (Overstreet) Pinckney. He graduated from Ava High School and went on…
He loved to read and watch movies. James Pflaum, 60, of Ava, was born Sept. 15, 1948, in Farmington, Minn. He departed this life April 5, 2009, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Ava, where he had been a resident for several years. James was interested in many things…
Always cheerful, loved by family and will be greatly missed Stella Bell Miller, 91, passed to heaven on April 5, 2009 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Mo. Stella was born Jan. 9, 1918 in Douglas County, Mo., to Charlie and Blanche (Hutchins) Ritter. Stella was a homemaker. Stella and George…
A veteran of World War II Melvin J. Gentry, 91, of Plain City, Ohio, passed died Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at Riverside Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Annabel Gentry; children, Charles “Bill” (Jean) Gentry, David J. (Gladys) Gentry, Sue (Joe) Liggett; grandchildren, Anna…
Juanita was reared and attended school in the Ava area Juanita Spurlock Christensen passed away March 25, 2009 in Hanford, Calif. Mildred Juanita Cameron was born Sept. 23, 1922 in Granada, Douglas County, Missouri, the eldest of five children born to Lillie Mae (Cornelius) and Chester Dewey “Sport” Cameron. Juanita…
She enjoyed drawing, sketching, and valued home and family. G. Maxine Basler was born June 4, 1922, at Ava, to William and Erca Lee Stafford. She passed away April 5, 2009, in Amarillo, Texas. She grew up in Missouri and went to college at Southwest Baptist College (now University). She…
She enjoyed sewing and made many of her husband’s shirts Deloris N. (Smith) Shelton, 77, of Ontario, Ore., passed away March 18, 2009 at Ashley Manor, Ontario, Ore. She was born to Mennis and Allie (White) Smith, on March 8, 1932, in Buffalo, Ark. She attended school in Arkansas and…
Hard working and selfless, she taught through example Fern Ewing, 86, a kind and gentle soul, left this world as she slept in the morning darkness of March 30, 2009 at Brighton Gardens Assisted Living in Prairie Village, Kan. Fern was ready for this final journey. She moved from Springfield,…
Service is undetermined Mary A. Allgood, 69, a resident of M&M Horse and Cattle Ranch, Ava, passed away April 1. Service are undetermined but arrangements will be announced by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home. Ava.…
Her cherished vocation was loving wife, mother, grandmother Harriet Mae Bennett, 89, passed from this life March 30, 2009, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Sept. 21, 1919, in McAllen, Texas, to George William and Hazel Kirk Brown Duvall. Harriet spent…
A longtime resident of Douglas County and Breedon Roscoe Wilkie Peacock, 81, of Ava, was born June 10, 1927, in Pratt, Kan. He departed this life March 31, 2009, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. Roscoe was a longtime resident of Douglas County and the Breedon community. He was a truck…
Born July 12, 1949 in Peoria, Ill. Marian A. Wintjen, 59, passed to heaven on March 20, 2009 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Marian was born July 12, 1949 in Peoria, Ill., to Robert and Dorothy (Peterson) Leslie. Marian and Johnny Wintjen were united in marriage on Jan.…
Perry moved back to his beloved Ozark Mountains in 2000 December 5, 1923 in Manes, Mo., Charles and Ollie Price Thompson looked upon their seventh of nine children with love and joy. The new baby boy, Perry Laclede Thompson, joined five siblings, Mildred, Eva, Chester, Raymond and Judah. The second…
He was a veteran of World War II Loy Turner, 87, died March 8 in his Bolivar home. He was born Oct. 12, 1921, in Smallett, to Omar and Della Turner Wilson. He married Vivian Peterson and they had one son and one daughter. He was a veteran of World…
Loved sewing, quilting, crocheting, canning, growing flowers Hazel Shelton began her earthly walk with her parents Robert Lee Rippee and Nora (Medlock) Rippee on Thursday July 27, 1922 at Chaney, Mo. She started her heavenly walk with God on Friday March 6, 2009 at Maranatha Village in Springfield, Mo., with…
A housewife most of her life. She was a wonderful cook Oma Agnes Sanders was born on Nov. 23, 1916, in Roy, Mo., to Melvin Finley Sanders and Susan Frances Stacey Sanders. She was one of seven children. Fay Guthery, Gertie Barcus, Ola McCall, Gladys Kirkland, Fern Turner and Raymond…
Interment was in the Turkey Creek Cemetery. Verleen “Betty” Downing, the daughter of Cash and Pearl Pettijohn, was born March 4, 1922 in Payson, Utah and departed this life March 13, 2009 at the age of 87 years and 9 days. Betty and Lawrence E. Downing were united in marriage…
Tayler Allen Andrews, 9 Months Mary Lee Burchell, 24 years, and her baby son, Tayler Allen Andrews, 9 months, passed to heaven on March 16, 2009 at Ava, Mo. Mary was born April 14, 1984 in Springfield, Mo., to Edmond and Carol (Darby) Burchell. Tayler Allen Andrews was born to…
Born Jan. 3, 2009 Aadison Jo Breshears, 2 months old, passed to heaven on March 10, 2009 at her home in Rogersville, Mo. Aadison was born Jan. 3, 2009 in Springfield, Mo., to Regina (Breshears) Inman. Aadison was preceded by a grandmother, Wendy Breshears, and a great-grandfather, Herb Baxter. Aadison…
A longtime resident of Douglas County James W. Belknap, 79, Ava, Mo., passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2009, in St. John’s Hospital. He was born July 27, 1929, in Sherman, Texas, the son of Bertie and Sarah (Smith) Belknap. On May 7, 1994, he was united in marriage to Connie…
The owner of Joe’s Pawn Shop in Ava for several years Joe Liddell Banister was born Monday, Oct. 7, 1935, in Tupelo, Miss. He passed from this life peacefully in his home near Ava, Mo., on Thursday, March 12, 2009 following an illness. He was the owner of Joe’s Pawn…
She loved her family, and was a creative lady Evelyn Lavon Akers, 66 of Wasola, went to her heavenly home on March 13, 2009 after fighting a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer for 13 months. Evelyn, the daughter of Coy and Christine (Wilson) Turner, started her earthly walk on April…
Complete obituary next week James William Belknap, 79, Ava, passed away March 10, 2009, in Springfield. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, March 13, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., today (Thursday, March 12) in Barnes Family Funeral…
Services to be announced Aadison Jo Breshears, 2-month-old daughter of Regina (Breshears) Inman, Rogersville, died Tuesday, March 10. Services will be announced by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.…
Formerly of Ava Oma Gentry, 92, formerly of Ava, died March 10 in Arizona. Arrangements will be announced by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.…
She lived in Evans community much of her life Hazel A. Shelton, 86, formerly of Ava, departed this life March 6, 2009, at Maranatha Village, Springfield. She had lived in the Evans community much of her life. Funeral services were held at the Ava Family Funeral Home Wednesday, March 11…
A United States Air Force/Army veteran Graveside services with full military honors for Clifford W. Burchell Sr., age 72, of Branson, Mo., were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 10, at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, Mo., with the Revs. Charles Cottrell and Doyne “Butch” McCleary officiating. He died…
She dedicated her life to cooking, sewing and her family Elsa Denney was born on March 11, 1919 to Maude and Ewing Prock, and entered into eternal rest on March 8, 2009 at the age of 89 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar, her daughter, Billie…
Jean enjoyed her daughters and family outings Elizabeth Jean Paul, 77 years, passed to heaven on March 6, 2009 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare. Jean was born May 5, 1931 in Stet, Mo., to Lena Forsom. On Feb. 28, 1952, Jean and Durward M. Paul were united in marriage…
Billie especially enjoyed his family and grandchildren. Billie J. Conrad, 67 years, passed to heaven on March 2, 2009 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Billie was born June 15, 1941 in Ava, Mo., to Glennie and Esther (Graham) Conrad. Billie was a construction laborer. On Sept. 16, 1961,…
He enjoyed bass fishing, camping, gardening, deer hunting, Larry D. Shortt, 68 of Bradleyville, died Tuesday, March 3, 2009 in Cox Regional Medical Center, Springfield. Visitation for Larry was 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 5 in the Kissee-Schofield-Eakins Funeral Home, Forsyth. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Friday in the…
Faye loved to cook, garden and watch her bird houses Lydia Faye Gillespie, 74, of Rocky Comfort, Mo., passed away Monday, Feb. 23, 2009, in Lacoba Nursing Home, Monett, Mo. She was born March 15, 1934, in Gatewood, Mo., the daughter of Leander and Lou Ella McArthur. On Aug. 12,…
A veteran who served with the U. S. Marines Norman Drew Driskell, son of Thomas J. Driskell and Cora E. (Bell) Driskell, was born on May 28, 1928 in Blanche, Mo., and passed away on Feb. 25, 2009 at Cox South Hospital, Springfield, Mo. at the age of 80 years.…
He enjoyed fishing,woodworking, friends and family Ted Laughlin, son of Ernest T. Laughlin and Frances Geneva (Rose) Laughlin, was born on Dec. 1, 1943, in Nowata, Okla., and passed away on Feb. 23, 2009, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, at the age of 65 years, 2 months and 22 days.…
A United States Army veteran of World War II Lloyd P. Miller, 82, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009, at his home in Scott City, Kan. He was born on Sept. 14, 1926, in Ava, the son of Thomas Henry and Bina Magdelena Plumb Miller. A resident of Scott…
Rex loved making people laugh Herla Rex Naugle, 67, passed to heaven on Feb. 27, 2009 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava. Rex was born Sept. 27, 1941 in Romance, Mo., to Orville and Helen (Bushong) Naugle. He was a construction laborer and was also a truck driver. Rex…
He attended school at Noble and Ava High School Marvin Donald Johnson, 77, of Caledonia, Ill., was called to his heavenly home Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009. Born Sept. 13, 1931 in Foil, Mo., he was the son of Etsel and ZelIa (Daniel) Johnson. The family bought a farm in Noble,…
A young man with many hobbies, his passion was cooking Christopher Wayne Petro, 20 years, passed to heaven on Feb. 26, 2009 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Mo. Christopher was born Aug. 14, 1988 in Springfield, to Harold and Debbie (Bricker) Petro, Jr. Christopher was a painter. Christopher was a…
Prior to World War II, William was in the United States Navy William S. Chennault, 94 years, passed away on Feb. 26, 2009 in his home. Bill was born Jan. 2, 1915 in New Orleans, La., to Claire Lee Chennault and Anna Mae (Griffin) Chennault. William was employed as an…
She loved her children and being with family Alicia Lynn Davis, 32 years, passed to heaven on March 1, 2009 from an auto accident in Jonesburg, Mo. Alicia was born June 18, 1976 in Springfield, to Jesse and Elizabeth (Shelton) Souder. She graduated from Synder High School, Synder, Texas in…
An accomplished seamstress, she loved creating things Thelma Geraldine (Gerry) Hailey, daughter of Neal S. and Bertha (Brown) Davis, was born on Jan. 29, 1928, in Fredonia, Kan., and passed to Heaven on Feb. 26, 2009, in Ava, Missouri. Although her parents were Douglas County natives, Gerry spent much of…
A loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend to all Mrs. Patsy M. Johnson, 55 of Bradleyville, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009 at her residence. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25 at the Kissee-Schofield-Eakins Funeral Home, Forsyth. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the New…
A dedicated homemaker and skilled seamstress Thelma Hall Boyce Pierce, 84, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 6:29 a.m. in Maranatha Village. She was born Oct. 6, 1924, in Ava, Missouri. Thelma was a dedicated homemaker and sales representative. She was a member of the Oak…
A resident of the Ava community for several years Moses Theodore “Ted” Laughlin, son of Ernest T. Laughlin and Frances Geneva (Rose) Laughlin, was born on Dec. 1, 1943 in Nowata, Okla., and passed away on Feb. 23, 2009 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, at the age of 65 years…
She had a big heart, always helping someone in need Marian Sue Bruce, 58 years, passed to heaven on Feb. 22, 2009 at Fontana, Calif. Marian was born Aug. 13, 1950 in Hominy, Okla., to Marian and Delilah (Lemmons) Hull. Marian was employed as a Corrections Officer. Sue and “Chuck”…
A loan officer and member of Eastern Star Shirley Jean Lane, 73, of Eustis, Fla., died on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009. Born in Indianapolis, Ind., she moved to Eustis in 1994 from Ladoga, Ind. She was a loan officer and was a member of the Eastern Star of Irvington, Ind.…
He enjoyed a good car trade,and breakfast with friends James Thomas Bristol was born Nov. 27, 1918, the son of, Thomas Jefferson Bristol and May Martha (Hatfield) Bristol. Jim passed away on Feb. 12, 2009 in his home, Springfield, Mo., at the age of 89 years, 2 months and 15…
She loved outings at the creek, and family get-togethers Anna Lou Caudill, 70 years, passed to heaven on Feb. 14, 2009 at Magnolia Square in Springfield, Mo., with her family by her side. Anna was born Nov. 24, 1938 in Dora, Mo., to Josephine (Hicks). Anna and Delbert Caudill were…
The joy of her life was family and grandchildren Sonya Kay Coombes Hesterly, 56 years, passed to heaven on Feb. 10, 2009 at her home in Mansfield, Mo. Sonya was born Dec. 11, 1952 in Chandler, Okla., to Harold and Violet (Charmasson) Coombes. She graduated from Ava High School. Sonya…
Born near Ava, where she grew up and attended school Addie E. Loyd, 84, of Clinton, Mo., formerly of Edgerton, Mo., passed away, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009. She was born on May 14, 1924 to John Peter and Minnie (Hale) Shindler near Ava, Mo., where she grew up and attended…
A resident of Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava Edna Leona. Springer, 86 years, passed to heaven on Feb. 16, 2009 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo. Edna was born Nov. 18, 1922 in Steele City, Neb., to Fred and Levina (Cockell) Fuqua. Edna was an inspector for…
A carpenter who enjoyed studying and repairing computers Ricky Lynn Terry, 49 years, passed away on Feb. 13, 2009 at his home in Mtn. Grove, Mo. Ricky was born June 1, 1959 in Lufkin, Texas to J. D. and Gloria (Coker) Terry. Ricky was a carpenter. He enjoyed studying and…
Robert, youngest of seven children, loved to fish and hunt Robert Allen Haden, son of Dall and Betty Haden, was born on April 3, 1979, and passed away on Feb. 7, 2009, at the age of 29 years from injuries he sustained in a car accident. Robert loved to fish…
Loved spending time with his friends and family Michael John Girard Jr., the son of Michael Girard Sr. and Sharynne Olson, was born July 10, 1968 in Ukiah, Calif., and departed this life on Feb. 10, 2009 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 40 years…
No service is planned. Margaret Elizabeth Tuntland, 60, of Ava, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 10, in her home. Direct cremation is under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava. No service is planned.…
Complete obituary will be published next week. Sonya K. Hesterly, 56, of Mansfield, died Tuesday at her home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Mansfield First Baptist Church with burial in Ava Cemetery, under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home of Ava. Visitation will be Thursday,…
Born on Aug. 8, 1935 near Evansdale, Mo. Norma Jean Simpson, daughter of Clark and Lillie (Freeman) Lambert, was born on Aug. 8, 1935 near Evansdale, Mo., and passed away on Jan. 26, 2009 at Phoenix, Ariz. Norma married Kent Simpson in Davenport, Iowa, in 1957 and to this union…
Freda was the wife of Howard Russell Spurlock Freda Spurlock, 87, of Springfield, was taken to her Heavenly Home on Feb. 3, 2009, after suffering a stroke. Freda was the wife of Howard Russell Spurlock and the daughter of Willie Nall and wife. She was preceded in death by her…
Ella was a joy to family and friends Ella Mae Stith, 100 years, passed to heaven on Feb. 1, 2009, at her home in Ava, with her children by her side. Ella was born Sept. 23, 1908, in Ava, Mo., to Robert and Luetta (Campbell) Jenkins. She was a retired…
A talented musician who played with the Ozarks Ramblers Funeral services for Reverend Larry Dale Shipley, 68, West Plains, will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 1, 2009 at the First Congregational Methodist Church, West Plains, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Rev. Shipley died 1:16 p.m., Tuesday, Jan.…
A sister to two Ava residents Mrs. Nona Claudine Rushing, age 84, of Metropolis, Ill., passed away at 2:20 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009 at Southgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Metropolis. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Rushing Cemetery in…
Daughter of Eric Jenkins and Jesimy Childers Jenkins Ava Lillian Chu Jenkins, infant daughter of Eric Jenkins and Jesimy Childers Jenkins, died Jan. 23, 2009 at 7:50 p.m. at the University of Arkansas Medical Science Campus, Little Rock, Ark. She was born on Jan. 22, 2009 at 5:57 p.m. She…
He worked with old cars, and loved family and friends Ernest Gerrard Barnum, 66 years, passed to heaven on Jan. 31, 2009 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava. Ernest was born March 9, 1942 in Romulus, Mich., to Clifford and Mary (Novak) Barnum. Ernest was employed as Millwright with…
A very caring and giving mother, grandmother and friend Lena Nora Mullins Anderson, daughter of Jim and Sarah Wheeler, was born on May 15, 1912 near Willow Springs, Mo., and passed away on Jan. 26, 2009 in the Rocky Ridge Manor in Mansfield. She was 96 years of age. She…
With Dean, Vicki lived life to the fullest. Vickie Vance was born in Lorain, Ohio on Aug. 14, 1956, and departed this life at her beloved home near Ava on Jan. 26, 2009, at the age of 52. The early years of her life were spent in Ohio and Illinois…
She loved her family dearly, and was a joy to be around. Elsie Nix, daughter of Clarence Cumpston and Elsie (Silen) Cumpston, was born on Jan. 13, 1924 in Whittier, Calif., and passed away on Jan. 27, 2009 in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 85 years. Elsie was a…
Bud loved hunting, fishing, bluegrass music, square dancing Bud Daugherty was born in Dewey, Okla. on Aug. 18, 1932, the son of Hugh and Mabel Alsup Daugherty, and departed this life on Jan. 28, 2009 in Willow Springs, Mo., at the age of 76 years 5 months and 10 days.…
A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend Lonnie Lowell Krider, son of the late Oscar Lee and Goldia A. (Slate) Krider, was born on Dec. 4, 1941 in Champion, Mo., and passed away on Jan. 20, 2009 at his residence in Douglas County, Mo., following a 13-month battle with…
Earl was a very gifted storyteller, and good friend to all William Earl Hargis, 96, Springfield, Mo., longtime horseman, and friend of many, went peacefully to rest, Jan. 25, 2009, with a satisfied mind, in his Springfield home. He was born Dec. 9, 1912 in Ozark County, Mo., to Sam…
He enjoyed taking his children and grandchildren on adventures Arthur Chester Allen, 72 years, passed to heaven on Jan. 24, 2009 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Arthur was born Aug. 12, 1936 in Douglas County, Mo., to Carl and Zola (McCullough) Allen. He graduated from Ava High School…
Sean enjoyed his family and taking his kids to ball games. He was a light and an inspiration to all. Sean Ray Dobbs, son of Don and Patricia “Pat” Coonts Dobbs, was born on June 19, 1973 in Springfield, and went home to Heaven on Jan. 23, 2009 from his…
Terry loved his children, family. He attended Ava Schools. Terry L. Goodman, the son of Ernest Goodman and Barbara (Buster) Goodman, was born Oct. 29, 1959 in Ocilla, Ga., and departed this life Jan. 20, 2009 at the age of 49 years 2 months and 29 days. Terry was a…
A Christian and had attended the Murray Church Leva Mae Potter, 82 years, passed to heaven on Jan. 5, 2009 at St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. Leva was born Nov. 24, 1926 in Picher, Okla., to General and Ada (Lansdown) Graham. Leva lived in California for many years, owned…
He enjoyed baseball, cards, eating with family and friends Jasper Clifton “J.C.” Nelson, of Oldfield, Mo., passed away Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009. He was born Feb. 5, 1936 at Ongo, Mo., the son of Leo and Bertie Nelson. On June 13, 1959 he and Mildred Ilene “Pat” (Shortt) Nelson were…
Great-granddaughter of the late Clarence and Doris Singleton and Audie and Katie Krider Stephanie Renee (Krider) Vest, 34, lost her courageous battle with cancer on Dec. 2, 2008, and went to be with her Heavenly Father. After struggling for months with a lingering, undiagnosed illness, it was determined that Stephanie…
A printer by trade, and an avid birdwatcher John J. Amtsfield, 79, of Brushy Knob, Mo., died Dec. 28, 2008 at his home. John was born Oct 5, 1929 in Lansdowne, Pa., to Carl H. and Mary (Rhoads) Amtsfield. He married Carole Kelley on July 30, 1949. John is survived…
Son of Charles Gifford and Mary (Keele) Gifford Paul E. “Fuzzy” Gifford, the son of Charles Gifford and Mary (Keele) Gifford, was born Sept. 19, 1936 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and departed this life Jan. 1, 2009, at the age of 72 years 3 months and 12 days. Memorial…
Of Gassville, Arkansas John Marshall Jones, Gassville, Ark., son of Wendell Marshall and Tena Hazel (Snelson) Jones, was born Dec. 2, 1938 in Holly, Colo., and passed away Jan. 4, 2009 in Mountain Home, Ark., at the age of 70 years. On April 24, 1972 he married Charlene (Zanzig) Lee…
He enjoyed family, friends, playing music, fishing, hunting. Danny Lee Dudley, Strafford, son of Marvin and Esther (Morrison) Dudley, was born Feb. 27, 1941 in Niangua, Mo., and departed this life Jan. 5, 2009, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. At the time of his passing he was 67 years of…
Leonard Doil Sanders, son of Burl T. and Bertha (Alcorn) Sanders, was born on April 29, 1930 in Douglas County, Mo., and departed this life on Jan. 6, 2009 in Seymour, Mo., at the age of 78 years. Leonard was a resident of the Seymour community since 1994 moving from…
Founder of Regional Heartland Highland Cattle Assn Leland Robert Wolfgang was born July 16, 1949, at Eau Clair, Wisc., the son of Robert and Arlene (Zempel) Wolfgang. He departed this life Dec. 24, 2008, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, at the age of 59 years, 5 months and 8…
She spent her youth in the Hammond area Donna M. Pippin, the daughter of Laborn Pippin and Elizabeth (Barnett) Pippin, was born Aug. 5, 1938 in Hammond, Mo., and departed this life Dec. 23, 2008 at the age of 70 years 4 months and 18 days. Donna spent her youth…
Glen was born June 6, 1931 in Vera Cruz, Mo. Glen H. Lakey, 77 years, passed away on Dec. 29, 2008 at Ozarks Community Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Glen was born June 6, 1931 in Vera Cruz, Mo., to Charley and Dora (Rippee) Lakey. Glen was a resident of Strafford…
Anna lived for a few years in Springfield moving from Ava Anna L. Kramer, daughter of Michael Lambrecht and Margrit Nokala Lambrecht, was born on May 11, 1912 and passed away on Dec. 24, 2008 in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 96 years. Anna had lived for a few…
He enjoyed golf, bowling, fishing and gardening Maurice D. Bair, 92, Rueter, passed away Dec. 28 at his residence. He was born Sept. 10, 1916, in Lyndon, Kan., the son of William and Mildred Bair. Maurice married Katherine Goetz in Arizona on Aug. 17, 1941. Together they reared two sons…
A veteran who served with the U. S. Army in World War II William Donald Philpott, 84 years, 7 months, 4 days old, passed to heaven on Dec. 23, 2008 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Donald was born May 19, 1924 in Seymour, Mo. to Gordon and Hazel…
Raised on Bryant Creek where he attended Vera Cruz school Lawrence Shelton began his earthly walk with his parents Jesse Warner and Floy Etta (Strong) Shelton on Monday, Aug. 2, 1920 at Sweden, Missouri. He started his heavenly walk with God on Friday, Dec. 26, 2008 at Maranatha Village in…
She especially loved her children, great- and grandchildren Opal Carpenter, daughter of Roy Satterfield and Macie Othel (Rice) Satterfield, was born on Jan. 14, 1931 in Willhoit, Mo., in Ozark County and went home to Heaven on Dec. 27, 2008 at the age of 77 years. Opal was a resident…
A Navy veteran, serving from 1948 to 1950 EAST PEORIA, Ill.–Delbert L. Tellor, 79, of East Peoria, Ill., died at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, at Timber Creek Rehabilitation and Health Care in Pekin. He was born Jan. 2, 1929, in Union County, Ill., to Clarence H. and Mabel…
She loved the Ozarks, and will be missed by loving friends Ruth L. Fields, daughter of David Michaelson and Bernice Wolf Michaelson, was born on July 2, 1925 in Kansas City, Mo., and passed away on Dec. 21, 2008 in Ava, Mo., at the age of 83 years. Ruth and…
The sixth of eight children, was born in Coldsprings, Mo Helen F. Slack, 88, of Georgetown, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008. Helen was the loving mother of two daughters, Shirley A. Dyer (Paul) of Arcadia, Calif., and Sharon K. Kirkpatrick (Ron)…
Taught school at Patterson and Goodhope Schools Samuel Jefferson Humbyrd entered God’s heaven on Dec. 17, 2008. Born in Portland, Ore. in 1928, Sam and his family later settled in Ava. He taught school at Patterson and Goodhope Schools before marrying and moving to Michigan. He worked as a Safety…
A resident of Ava for the past 63 years Amy Elona (Delp) Hobbs, the daughter of Elmer Delp and Ella (Duncklee) Delp, was born March 5, 1924, in Thornfield, Mo., and departed this life Dec. 11, 2008 at the age of 84. Amy was a resident of Ava for the…
A resident of the Ava area for the past 26 years Lucille Roberts, the daughter of Charlie and Cordelia Coulter McCullough, was born March 8, 1917, at Isabella, Mo., and went to be with her wonderful Savior on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, at the age of 91 years 9 months…
Born Dec. 9, 2008, and entered into rest Dec. 9, 2008, Jayce Andrew Smith, infant son of Kayla Phillips and Joseph Andrew Smith, was born on Dec. 9, 2008, and entered into rest on Dec. 9, 2008, at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Mo. His survivors include his mother,…
Outspoken, bubbly, full of life – a loving, devoted mother Cynthia Denise Hartzell O’Shea, 38, Springfield, passed away Dec. 15, 2008. She was born Dec. 10, 1970 in Augsburg, Germany. Everyone who knew her loved her. Cynthia was outspoken, bubbly and full of life. She was a loving and devoted…
Served in the Navy during World War II William Henry (Bill) Shaull was born Feb. 20, 1924, at Nottinghill, Mo., to Luther Henry and Ada Evelyn (Loftis) Shaull. He passed from this life Dec. 14, 2008, at the age of 84 years, 9 months and 24 days. His early years…
Of Gassville, Arkansas Douglas Jones, Gassville, Ark., son of Wendell and Tena (Snelson) Jones, was born July 15, 1943 in St. Johns, Kan., and passed away Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, at his residence at the age of 65 years. He is survived by his wife, Linda Jones, of the home;…
Vere enlisted in the Navy at 17 and served six years Vere Starks was born on Nov. 30, 1928, near White River, S.D., the son of Steve and Alma (Flint) Starks. Vere passed away on Dec. 5, 2008 at the age of 80 years and 5 days. When Vere was…
A lifelong resident of the Ava area Dora Novella Dollarhide, daughter of George W. Lee and Laura (Craft) Lee, was born on Oct. 11, 1918 in Taney County, Mo., and departed this life Dec. 6, 2008 at the age of 90 years 1 month and 25 days. Dora was a…
World War II Army Veteran, employed with Rawlings 18 years Charlie Edward Henderson, 86, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 6 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, in the Missouri Veteran’s Home, Mt. Vernon. Charlie was born on Jan. 10, 1922 in Mansfield, Mo., to William and Norma (Lord) Henderson. He was…
Memorial service Thursday Jim “Jimmy” Merchant, 62, passed away Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, at his home north of Ava. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. today (Thursday, Dec. 4) at Highway Church of the Nazarene north of Ava on Old Highway 5. In lieu of flowers the…
Services were held Saturday, Nov. 29 Verlin Denzil Dalton, 66, died Nov. 25 at Indian Meadows Skilled Nursing Center in Overland Park, Kan. An ordained minister with the Free Will Baptist Church, Denzil is survived by his wife of 48 years, Nancy, of Ava. Also surviving are three sons, Shawn…
She loved quilting, reading, canning fruits and vegetables Hazel Huffman was born July 4, 1928 in Brown Branch, Mo., and departed this life Nov. 29, 2008 at the age of 80 years. She is the daughter of William Whittaker and Maria Stamp Whittaker. Hazel was a resident of the Seymour…
He proudly served his country in the US Army Gerald Dale McKnight, 83, Ozark, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Aug. 24, 1925, the son of Ballard and Ruth (Mabry) McKnight and grew up in the Ava and Roy…
A veteran, Harold served with the U.S. Army Harold L. Lakey, son of Guy Lakey and Lola (Hutchison) Lakey, was born on Oct. 6, 1935 in Coldsprings, Mo., and went home to Heaven on Nov. 30, 2008 at the age of 73 years. Harold was a resident of the Ava…
A resident of Douglas County most of her life Bonnie M. Riley, daughter of J.L. Ward and Rose (Woodhouse) Ward, was born on Nov. 6, 1918 in Dale, Okla., and passed away on Friday, Nov. 28, 2008 at Marshall, Ark., at the age of 90 years 22 days. Bonnie was…
Beloved daughter, wife, mother, gran, sister, friend Beloved daughter, wife, mother, gran, sister, and friend. Born July 10, 1960 and passed on November 26, 2008. Brenda touched lives all around her in ways that those who knew her will remember always. She will be remembered and loved forever by her…
Jim served in the Navy during World War II James Ralph Collins was born Sept. 23, 1923 in Dora, Mo., to George David and Mell Vina (Croney) Collins, and passed away on Dec. 3, 2008, at the age of 85 years, 2 months and 10 days. Jim served in the…
Helen was born in Longrun, Missouri Helen Griego, 83, entered peacefully into eternal life Saturday morning, Nov. 15. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Griego; her parents, Rev. George and Clara Willhoit; three brothers, Willard, Conley and Howard; and two sisters, Beulah and Opal. She is survived…
A lifelong resident of the Ava community Retha J. Freeman, daughter of William T. Stout and Ella (Bell) Stout, was born on Nov. 5, 1918 in Bertha, Mo., and passed away on Nov. 23, 2008 at John Day, Ore., at the age of 90 years. Retha was a lifelong resident…
Survived by her husband of 72 years, Roy E. Tharp Minnie L. Tharp, 93, of Kansas City, passed away Sunday. Sept. 14, 2008. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, at the Floral Hills Memorial Gardens with a visitation at the D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Floral Hills Chapel. Minnie…
Family was very precious to her, especially grandkids Lotus Swearengin, age 86 years 9 months 21 days, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Nov. 22. She was born at Pansy, Mo., to Elias and Cassie (Nelson) Stillings. She was united in marriage to Carl Swearengin of Elkhead, Mo.,…
She spent her entire life on the family farm Ora Lee Leschinsky the daughter of Burney B. Herndon and Edith (Wallace) Herndon, was born Aug. 24, 1927 in Wasola, Missouri and departed this life Nov. 21, 2008 at the age of 81. On Dec. 4, 1945 Ora and Ervin H.…
She served as full-time missionary for over 50 years, Vivian Ann Miller, age 76, was born in Ann Arbor, Mich. She was placed in the Coldwater, Mich., orphanage and adopted from there by Bertram and Leona Swaim, of Dearborn, Mich. She went to be with her Lord, whom she dearly…
She loved playing games with her grandchildren Lela Bell Power, of Ava, passed away on Nov. 15, 2008. She was born in Briggs, Okla., to Hardy Shanks and Grace (Pitcock) Shanks on April 14, 1914. She was married to Ernest Power on July 29, 1932. They had two daughters, Annabelle,…
Cletis served in the U. S. Marine Corps during the Korean War Cletis D. Upshaw, son of Deward Alsup and Elaine Upshaw and the adopted son of H.A. and Clara Belle Upshaw, was born on March 10, 1929 in Douglas County, Missouri and departed this life on November 17, 2008…
A resident of the Ava area for the past 20 years Norma June Philpott, the daughter of Walter Nanney and Opal (Pierce) Nanney, was born July 3, 1948, and departed this life Nov. 14, 2008, at the age of 60 years. Norma was a resident of the Ava area for…
Daughter of the late Lester and Pauline Jenkins, of Ava Graveside services were held in Fairview, Okla., for Mary Lou Wells Hendricks who passed away Oct. 10. She was the daughter of the late Lester and Pauline Jenkins, of Ava. She married Robert “Bob” Hendricks, who preceded her in death.…
Funeral services Monday, Nov. 17, at Mt. Tabor Church Howard Bailey, 84, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 12, in his home in Ozark. Funeral services will be Monday, Nov. 17, at Mt. Tabor Church west of Ava. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. Burial will…
A housewife, teacher, worked hard on the farm with Lester Stella Mae Stone, daughter of Lenox Melton Epps and Annie Ellen (Ludwig) Epps, was born on June 7, 1916 in Noble, Mo., and went home to be with her Lord on Nov. 5, 2008 in Joplin, at the age of…
She had many talents- sewing, crafts, upholstering, gardening Elizabeth (Betty) Constance (Cravitz) Witt passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, Nov. 10, 2008. She was 81 years old and had experienced a short illness with breast cancer. Services Friday night will begin with a rosary at 6:00 followed by…
Homemaker, devoted wife, mother who loved golf, bridge, pitch Norma Pettit, 89, Ava, passed away Nov. 10, 2008 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center following a short illness. She was born July 20, 1919, in Ava, to Louis and Tillie May (Whittaker) Brown. On Oct. 29, 1940, she married…
A farmer and a lifelong resident of the Ava Burrel Loftin, son of David Loftin and Ethel Robertson Loftin, was born on Aug. 19, 1916, in Douglas County, Mo., and passed away on Nov. 10, 2008 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, at the age of 92 years. Burrel was a…
He enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting Stanley Eugene Medlock, 49 years, passed away on Oct. 30, 2008 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Stanley was born May 22, 1959 in Mansfield, Mo., to Ora and Ineta (Loftin) Medlock. Stanley was employed as an auto mechanic. He was resident of…
A farmer who enjoyed working with his horses and mules George Lee Taylor was born the son of Charlie Taylor and Velda Louthan Taylor on July 28, 1934, in Wirth, Ark., and departed this life Sept. 28, 2008, in Cape Girardeau, Mo., at the age of 74 years. He was…
His smiling face will be missed but never forgotten Robert Darrell Roberts, son of Rev. Glesco Roberts and Edith Mae (Boggs) Roberts, was born on July 17, 1941 in Brownbranch, Mo., and went home to be with his Lord on Oct. 29, 2008 at Ava. He was 67 years of…
A resident of the area for the past 10 years Susan Louise Haase, the daughter of Walter Tietz and Lilian Edith (Schumacher) Tietz, was born Oct. 8, 1948, in Santa Monica, Calif., and departed this life Oct. 15, 2008 at the age of 60 years and 7 days. Susan was…
He enjoyed grandkids and spending time with family Glen E. Marler, 88 years, passed away on Oct. 15, 2008 at his home in Fordland. Glen was born Dec. 22, 1919 in Diggins, to Riley and Lottie (Pearcy) Marler. Glen was employed as a grounds keeper. Glen loved the fruit harvest…
Grew up and attended schools in Douglas and Howell counties Eunice Faye Wheat, daughter of the late Drew and Clara (Wake) Smith, was born on Dec. 21, 1927, in Douglas County, and passed away on Oct. 17, 2008 at her son’s residence in Mt. Pleasant, Ark., following a long illness.…
Barbara loved family, friends – she loved and adored them Barbara Lee Young, 80 years, passed away on Oct. 17, 2008 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare. Barbara was born Nov. 16, 1927, in Thornfield, to Earl and Thelma (Garrison) Evans. Barbara was a housewife and a lifelong resident of…
United in marriage to Alvin Roy Potter Edith Delores Potter, daughter of Chancey Sherman and Irene (Miles) Brown was born April 6, 1927 in Fleming, Colo. She departed this life Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008 in Glenwood Healthcare in Seymour, Missouri, at the age of 81 years, six months, and five…
Bob enjoyed watching his younger brother play football Bobby Gene Frye was born on June 5, 1951 in Okinawa, Japan as one of three children born to DeWaine and Tsuruko Shirado Frye, and departed this life at his home in Ava on Oct. 11, 2008, at the age of 57…
A resident of Ava since 1979, he enjoyed fishing and sports Sam Phillips, son of David and Anna (Easton) Phillips was born on Sept. 30, 1917, in Pleasant Hope, Mo., and passed away on Oct. 12, 2008, in Strafford, Mo., at the age of 91. Sam has been a resident…
Bill attended school in Ava William Ellis Suggs, 56, passed away in Houston, Texas, on Oct. 14, 2008, and joined his parents, Harlan and Josephine Suggs; grandparents, William and Tilly Hicks, William and Elizabeth Suggs; sisters, Brenda Suggs Hill and Patricia Harvey. “Bill” attended school in Ava and continued his…
A decorated World War II veteran Beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Denzil Basil Goodnight was born April 9, 1924, in Wasola, and passed away Sept. 10, 2008, in Lancaster, Calif. A longtime resident of Pacoima, Calif., “Denny” was a decorated World War II veteran. Denny grew up on…
A life long resident of the Ava area Dorothy Mae Howerton, daughter of Virgil Horner and Maggie (Chapman) Horner, was born Oct. 8, 1930, and passed on Oct. 10, 2008, at the age of 78 years. Dorothy was a life long resident of the Ava area. She was employed with…
Wendell spent many years in and around Mansfield and Ava Fred Wendell Quessenberry of Ozark, Missouri was born on Jan. 11, 1941 in Wright County, Missouri. He died on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008. Wendell was preceded in death by his father Q.E. “Pete” Quessen¬berry; his mother, Lenore (Harris) Quessenberry; his…
Born April 19, 1932 and left this world on Sept. 30, 2008 Lyle Leon Towne was born April 19, 1932 and left this world on Sept. 30, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Violet, of the home; daughter, Debra and husband, Paul Shrum, of Mtn. Home, Idaho, son, Arthur…
Departed this life in Ava surrounded by his loving family Robert Dale Gunter was born Feb. 4, 1947, in Mtn. Grove, to parents Gale and Juanita McBride Gunter. He departed this life Oct. 2, 2008 in his home in Ava surrounded by his loving family, after a long illness. Robert…
Music and spirituality were at the center of her life The Reverend Ava Lynn Cudworth was born in Ava, Mo. on April 24, 1943 and passed away in Springfield, Mo., on Oct. 6, 2008 following an extended illness. Rev. Cudworth is survived by her son, Eric C. Hinegardner; two sisters,…
Noah loved the Lord, music and animals Noah Jabez Cleghorn, 12 years, youngest son of Dale and Elinor Cleghorn, was born on Sept. 12, 1996 in Howell County, Mo., and entered into rest on Oct. 3, 2008. Noah loved the Lord and attended the Richville Church. Noah loved music and…
A veteran of World War II, serving in the Marines Melvin Ray Williams, formerly of Ava, Missouri, passed away at age 78, on Monday, Sept. 15, 2008 at his home in Payson, Utah. He was born Jan. 18, 1930, in Denver, Colo., to Moses Llewellyn and Lilly Belle Boyd Williams.…
Lived most of her life in the Ava Leota Erdahl, daughter of Ben Dougherty and Ollie May (Lee) Dougherty, was born on Aug. 21, 1926, in Ava, Mo., and went to her heavenly home on Sept. 28, 2008 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, at the age of 82…
Cheryl loved being with family and was always happy Cheryl E. Beach, 57, passed to heaven on Sept. 25, 2008 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava. Cheryl was born Dec. 16, 1950, in St. Charles, Mo., to Joe and Ruth (Fenn) Beach. Cheryl loved watching old comedy TV shows,…
He felt that his family was a gift from God Melvin Thomas Levan was bom Jan. 2, 1938, in Douglas County in the Hunter community to Edgar A. and Elona Sanders Levan. On Feb. 21, 1961, he was united in marriage to Peggy Jean Leckenby. He was reunited with Peggy…
Marine Corps veteran and resident of area for 17 years No services are planned at this time for William Edward Follis, 58, of Hollister. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home, in Branson. He died Sept. 23, 2008, at the Golden Living Center, in Branson. He…
Graveside services at the Turkey Creek Cemetery Melvin T. Levan, 70, of Ava, departed this life Sept. 23, 2008, in Springfield. Graveside services will be held at the Turkey Creek Cemetery today (Thursday, Sept. 25) at 10:30 a.m. No visitation is planned. Ava Family Funeral Home is in charge of…
Leona loved her family and the church Leona Richards, daughter of John Lytle and Bertha Kendall Lytle, was born on March 20, 1920 in Oatsville, Ind., and passed to heaven on Sept. 20, 2008, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo., at the age of 88 years. Leona was…
Visionary, businessman, cattleman, friend to many Physician, visionary, businessman, cattleman, friend to many, grandfather, father and husband, Ruskin Curry Norman, M.D., has passed away at age 89. At Rus’s side when he accepted the outreach of God’s arms were his loving wife of 30 years, Karen Roitsch Norman, and his…
Lifelong resident of Ava, loved by many M. Goldene Hart, daughter of Leonard and Myrtle (Davis) Garrison, was born Feb. 9, 1923, in the Arden community of Douglas County, Mo. She passed away Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center in Ava where family and friends…
U.S. Army veteran, served during the Korean Conflict Leroy Rufus Walker, son of Rufus Walker and Ella (Harris) Walker, was born on Nov. 30, 1931 in Ava, Mo., and passed away on Sept. 16, 2008 in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 76 years. Leroy was a resident of Springfield…
Services are Friday, Sept. 19 Services for M. Goldene Hart, 85, Ava, will be held Friday, Sept. 19, at 10 a.m., at Ava Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 18. Mrs. Hart passed away Sept. 15. Arrangements are under the direction of Ava Family…
He grew up in Ava, and lived in Seymour Charles R. Embrey, son of James Richard and Ada Jewell (Cox) Embrey, was born Dec. 18, 1932, in the Dogwood community of Douglas County, Mo. He departed this life Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, in his home in Seymour, Mo., at the…
A resident of Ava since 1996 Elva Fantucchio, daughter of James Burton and Lillie Wilson Burton, was born on June 2, 1920 in Ava, and passed away on Sept. 16, 2008 St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, at the age of 88 years. Elva was a resident of Ava since 1996…
Being a grandfather was his greatest joy Larry Lee Larimer, 72, passed away Sept. 16, 2008, surrounded by his family in Sunset, Utah. He was born July 4, 1936, to Rene and Jack Larimer. He married Betty Mellott in 1975. Larry worked 47 years for Union Pacific Railroad as a…
Born on Punkin Creek in Douglas County Kenneth Leon Maggard, of Hermitage, Mo., passed away Aug. 27, 2008, at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar. He suffered a massive heart attack following surgery for colon cancer. Kenneth was born on Punkin Creek in Douglas County, July 30, 1934, the son of…
Taught 10 years in rural schools of Ozark County Graveside funeral services for Elnora Gray Tierney, 82, were held Tuesday, Aug. 26, with Bro. Dean Preuett officiating. Burial was in the Griffith Cemetery. Mrs. Tierney died Friday, Aug. 20, 2008, in Independence, Mo. She was born April 24, 1926 at…
A resident of the Ava community for several years Betty L. Souder, daughter of Leroy Simon and Edith (Metcalfe) Simon was born on May 29, 1926 in Kansas City, Mo. and went to her heavenly home on Sept. 4, 2008 at the age of 82 years. Betty was a resident…
Laverne was a lifelong resident of Douglas County Laverne Hutchison, daughter of Clarence Bishop and Daisy (King) Bishop, was born on Feb. 24, 1923, in Vera Cruz, Mo., and passed away on Sept. 8, 2008, at Heart of the Ozarks Health Care Center, Ava, Mo., at the age of 85…
Blanche graduated from Ava High School in 1940 Blanche L. Elliott, daughter of Henry Mallernee and Daisy Hutchison Mallernee, was born on March 24, 1924 in Coldsprings, Mo., and passed away on Sept. 3, 2008 in Palm Beach, Fla., at the age of 84 years. Blanche was a retired school…
Formerly a resident of Ava Wilma Sparkman, 82, Springfield, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2008, in Springfield. She was born April 13, 1926, in Springfield. Private graveside services were held Wednesday, August 27, 2008, in Payne Cemetery, under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions…
“Wichita’s Original Maytag Repairman” Herbert C. Snow, 77, of Wichita, Kan., passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008. He retired from Mitchell-Cox Appliance Co., “Wichita’s Original Maytag Repairman.” He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Shelba Snow, and his son, Eddie Snow. He was also preceded…
Bobby enjoyed deer hunting and fishing Bobby Osburn, son of Willie Osburn and Marie Cunningham, was born on Jan. 1, 1942, in Ava and departed this life on August 28, 2008 at the age of 66 years, 7 months and 27 days old. On Aug. 17, 1963, Bobby and Connie…
He adored his children and grandchildren George Kenneth Stout, son of E.T. Stout and Golda Thurman Stout, was born on Dec. 16, 1951, in Mtn. Grove, and passed away on Aug. 27, 2008 in his home at the age of 56 years. Kenny was a lifelong resident of Douglas County.…
Buried at Springcreek Cemetery Dennis Wayne Szekeres, 63, passed away Aug. 20, 2008, surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his father, Steve Szekeres; three children, MaryAnn Breedlove, Christine Szekeres, and Stephen Szekeres-Wagoner; one sister, Sandra Serna; two nephews, David and Michael Serna; three grandchildren, five grand-nieces and…
A lifelong resident of the Ava community Reva Russell, daughter of Joseph Lambert and Vinnie (Cooley) Lambert, was born on Dec. 16, 1913, in Drury, Mo., and passed away on Aug. 24, 2008, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, at the age of 94 years. Reva was a homemaker and a…
Daughter of Elmer and Catherine Gabel Jameson Wanda Ellerine McGregor, 72, a resident of Lincoln, Ark., passed away Aug. 23, 2008, at the Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Ark. She was born March 7, 1936 at McIntosh, S.D., the daughter of Elmer and Catherine Gabel Jameson. A Memorial Service…
A resident of the Ava community for the past 18 years Lowell F. Jordison was born Feb. 23, 1914, in Coalville, Iowa, the son of William C. Jordison and Flossie E. (Enfield) Jordison. Lowell went to his heavenly home on Aug. 21, 2008 at Heart of Ozarks Healthcare Center, Ava,…
A founding member of Mound Baptist Church James Albert “Jim” Ewing went to be with the Lord on Aug. 24, 2008 in St. John’s Regional Health Center surrounded by his wife of 68 years and his family. He was born Oct. 30, 1919 in Christian County, Missouri, the son of…
An Army veteran Daniel W. “Pat” Dobbins, 72, of East Moline, Ill., died Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, at Trinity Pathway Hospice, Bettendorf, Iowa. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, at Heritage Wesleyan Church, Rock Island, Ill. Entombment was at Greenview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, East Moline, Ill.,…
Of Tecumseh, Mo. Funeral services for John Joseph “Joe” Dougherty, 76, of Tecumseh, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Dougherty died at 2:35 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, in Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today…
Ava High School graduate Billy J. Epps, 70, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008 in his home. He was born on Dec. 27, 1937, at Goodhope, Mo., the son of Lester B. and Hattie A. (Whetsten) Epps. Billy graduated from Ava High School and School of the Ozarks…
Passed away August 17, 2008 in Mountain Grove James William Everett Jr., 85, was born Sept. 12, 1922, in Douglas County near the Basher community. He passed away on Aug. 17, 2008, at Autumn Oaks Care Center, Mtn. Grove. Graveside services were conducted Wednesday, Aug. 20, at Dyer Cemetery with…
Enjoyed fishing, hunting, floating and helping others Danny G. Hartgraves, the son of Billy Gene Hartgraves and Rozella (Shelton) Hartgraves, was born June 28, 1960 in Gainesville, and departed this life Aug. 17, 2008 at the age of 48 years 1 month and 19 days. Danny was a resident of…
She enjoyed crocheting, gardening and working on the farm with her husband “Doc.” Sarah Neva Piland, daughter of Abner Abel and Millie (Harper) Abel, was born on Nov. 26, 1908 in Squires, Mo., and passed away on Aug. 16, 2008 at Sonshine Manor in Republic, at the age of 99…
Formerly of Ava Mavis (Vanfossan) Sharp, 67, formerly of Ava, died after a brief illness of lung cancer, on Aug. 13, 2008, surrounded by family in Anchorage, Alaska. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Van and Jeannie Smith, and Mike and Regina Gooley, from Thornfield; daughters, Jill Smith, Dina and…
Born in Douglas County, a graduate of Ava High School Augusta (Wallace) Lansdown, 85, of Mansfield, formerly of Rock Port, Mo., passed away Aug. 16, 2008 at her daughter’s home. She was born Aug. 12, 1923 in Douglas County, Mo., and graduated from high school in Ava. On Oct. 1,…
Lillian enjoyed quilting, gardening, polka music, crocheting Lillian Bengtson, 80, Ozark, formerly of Ava, passed away Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, in Ozark Nursing and Care, Ozark. She was born April 12, 1928, in Knowlton, Wisc., to John and Cornelia (Cisewski) Danczyk. On Oct. 31, 1953, she was united in marriage…
An accomplished outdoorsman, he the Ozark woods Services for Hugh Stout, of Lawrence, Kan., who passed away at the home of his daughter on Aug. 12, will be held at the Blanche Community Church, Blanche, Mo., at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 16, with interment following at Blanche Cemetery. The family…
Born near Tigris to Decatur “Dee” and Ida Burleson. Verda Florence Burleson Hartley, a native of Douglas County, passed away on July 26, 2008, at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Wichita, Kan., at the age of 88. She was born on April 29, 1920, near Tigris to Decatur “Dee” and…
A resident of Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Frances Julianne Campagna, the daughter of John Arganek and Minnie (Klinchek) Arganek, was born March 9, 1923 in Milwaukee, Wisc., and departed this life Aug. 2, 2008, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, at the age of 85 years 4…
A veteran of the U.S. Army Benny F. Pool, the son of George W. Pool and Maggie L. Hicks Pool, was born May 7, 1937 in Drury, Mo., and departed this life Aug. 4, 2008 in his home at the age 71 years 2 months and 27 days. On April…
Born Jan. 12, 1923, in Brown Branch, Mo. Ellen (Parcels) Lawson, 85, of Marshall, died Friday, July 25, 2008, at Fitzgibbon Hospital. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date, following cremation. Memorials are suggested to Fitzgibbon Cancer Center in care of Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home. Friends…
A graduate of Drury University, loved gardening Memorial service for Fena L. Johnston, of Lakeview, Ark., was held July 22, at Bethel Baptist Church, with Pastor Patrick Norris officiating. Fena Johnston died Friday, July 18, 2008, in Lakeview, Ark., at the age of 70. She was born Sunday, Sept. 26,…
Son of Christopher Columbus and Carrie Mae Nelson Crumley Huey Allen Crumley, 86, of Marston, Mo., died Saturday, July 26, at his home. He was born Aug. 22, 1921, at Lawrenceburg, Tenn., the son of Christopher Columbus and Carrie Mae Nelson Crumley. On Feb. 3, 1940, he was married at…
Served during World War II with the U.S. Coast Guard Charles Benjamin Cooper, son of Dudley Cooper and Minnie Bell Young Cooper, was born July 11, 1920, in Keytesville, Mo., and departed this life July 29, 2008, at the age of 88 years and 18 days. On Feb. 18, 1944,…
A veteran who served in Vietnam with U.S. Marines, CPL Charles Benjamin “Chuck” Cooper, Jr. was born on Nov. 22, 1947 in Alexandria, Va., and passed away July 29, 2008 in a auto accident along with his father in Shannon County, near Winona, at the age of 60 years. Chuck…
Served during WWII with the U.S. Army John Franklin Childress was born May 26, 1925, the son of John Franklin Childress and Doris E. Ellison Childress, and departed this life July 24, 2008 at the age of 83 years 1 month and 28 days. John was a resident of Mtn.…
A lifelong resident of the Ava community Lula Mae Bloomer, daughter of Ted Jenkins and Oval (Clements) Jenkins, was born on Aug. 1, 1931, in Douglas County, Mo., and passed away in her home with her family by her side on July 18, 2008 in Ava, Mo., at the age…
Born Jan. 16, 1917, in Douglas County, Mo. Leora Elizabeth (Allen) Hicks, age 91, passed away at the Joliet Hospice Home, Joliet, Ill., on Tuesday, July 22, 2008. She was born Jan. 16, 1917, in Douglas County, Mo., to the late Charles and Ethel (Walker) Jones. She was the wife…
Born in Dogwood, she spent most of her life on the farm Deloris O. Swearengin, 88, Bruner, passed away at 6:30 a.m., Friday, July 18, 2008 in her home. She was born Dec. 4, 1919 in Dogwood, Mo., the daughter of the late Arthur and Esther (Painter) McMurry. She was…
Lived most of his life in Douglas and Ozark counties Bernie Ivan Smith, son of John Smith and Minnie (Miller) Smith, was born April 28, 1929 in Ozark County, Mo. Bernie was a truck driver and also worked at Dayco and Kraft in Springfield. On Oct. 30, 1948 Bernie was…
An extraordinary lady with a beautiful smile Norma Lurene Harris, 77, Ava, Missouri, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2008, surrounded by her loving family at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. Lurene was born April 25, 1931, in Ditt, Missouri, the daughter of Worden and Velma (Rice) Turley. On January 8, 1962,…
A veteran and served in world War II Frank William Reeves, son of Frank Ira Reeves and Louise (Zach) Reeves, was born on July 4, 1926 in Madison, Neb., and passed away on July 3, 2008 in Mt. Vernon Veterans Home, Mt. Vernon, Mo., at the age of 81 years,…
Daughter of Robert Everett Privett and Sarah Privett Marie Privett, daughter of Robert Everett Privett and Sarah Elsie Foster Privett, was born on June 2, 1921, in Ava, and passed away on July 8, 2008 St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City. Marie was a resident of the Kansas City area for…
A life long resident of Squires Dave William Fleetwood, son of William Dave Fleetwood and Maggie (Hitchcock) Fleetwood, was born Aug. 23, 1927, at Squires, Missouri and passed away July 8, 2008, at the age of 80 years 10 months and 15 days. Dave was a life long resident of…
A good friend to the Charles Melton family of Ava Donald Dean Boden, 61, died July 3, 2008, at 12 noon, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Ava. He was a retired parts department worker at Hughes Aircraft in California and a good friend to the Charles Melton family…
Life long resident of Mansfield Bulah Adams, the daughter of Charles Adams and Nola Woody Adams, was born June 5, 1940 in Hartville, and departed this life June 24, 2008 at the age of 68 years and 19 days. Bulah was a life long resident of Mansfield. In the late…
A World War II veteran, Navy Rex Robert Brown, 80, passed away at Brookside Nursing Home in Redlands, Calif. on May 26, 2008. He worked in construction most of his life for Local 783 Union. He was honorably discharged fro the Navy from World War II. He was preceded in…
A resident of Squires James Edward Cox, son of James A. Cox and Francis (Bennett) Cox was born March 17, 1951 in Beckley, West Virginia, and passed away on June 27, 2008 in Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 57 years 3 months and 10 days.…
Volunteered many hours, and supporter of Humane Society Betty Louise Cunningham DeBoy, Galena, daughter of Della and James Cunningham, was born Sept. 9, 1931 in McClurg, and departed this life June 29, 2008 in her home on Tablerock Lake at the age of 76. Betty was married to Earl DeBoy…
World War II veteran, he serve in the Army Robert Lloyd Gray was born May 30, 1916, in Arlington, S.D., to Roy James Gray and Jessie Christianson Gray. He departed this life June 27, 2008, in Midland, Mich., at the age of 92. He spent his early life in Arlington,…
During World War II served with the U.S. Air Force Theodore James Gray was born Nov. 26, 1919, in Sulphur Springs, Ark., to Roy James Gray and Jessie Christianson Gray. He departed this life in Mt. Vernon, Mo., on June 24, 2008, at the age of 88. He spent his…
She enjoyed canning, cooking, taking care of family Erma Fern Lane, daughter of the late James and Jennie (Redd) Hale, was born Aug. 19, 1923. She left this world on June 28, 2008 at 10:15, following a long illness, at the age of 84. On April 14, 1942, she married…
Ava resident for 12 years, a great homemaker and gardener. Noretta “Kay” Miller, the daughter of Gordon E. Wall Sr. and Lennie G. Narramore Wall, was born Sept. 6, 1940, in Napa, Calif., and departed this life June 27, 2008 at the age of 67 years 9 months and 21…
Formerly of Ava Flora V. Sanford, of Ellsworth, Iowa, formerly of Ava, passed away June 5, 2008, at the age of 90 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Sanford; her brother, Carold Heinkel; and her parents, John and Martha Heinkel. She is survived by one sister,…
She was born on March 16, 1917 in Douglas County Bertha Mae Uhlmann was born on March 16, 1917 in Douglas County, Missouri to James Oliver and Mary May (Griffiths) Coats, and completed her journey on Sunday morning, June 29, 2008 in Ravenwood Assisted Living in Springfield, Missouri. She died…
Grew up, attended school in Ozark, Douglas counties Larry Arvel Emery, 61 Larry Arvel Emery, son of Everett “Arvel” and Lois (Curley) Emery, was born on April 29, 1947 in Ozark County near Dora, Missouri, and departed this life on June 19, 2008 at his residence in Douglas County, Missouri,…
Clyde’s favorite hobby was fishing Clyde Dewell Hector, son of Alva Hector and Lela Lumsden Hector, was born on Jan. 17, 1926 in Lake City, Ark., and passed away on June 21, 2008 in Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo., at the age of 82 years. Clyde was a…
A lifelong resident of the Ava and homemaker Olive Esther Deaver, the daughter of James Oliver Brixey and Grace Myrtle Wilson Brixey, was born Nov. 4, 1919 in Jetmore, Kan., and departed this life June 23, 2008, at the age of 88 years 7 months 19 days. Esther was a…
A stay-at-home mother who stayed active in community Ernestine Lamb Givans passed from this earth Sunday, June 22, 2008 at Mercy Villa in Springfield, Mo., from a lengthy illness. She was born on Oct. 8, 1928 to Dr. Hugh and Elvena Swinney Lamb in St. Louis, Mo. She was preceded…
She loved to laugh, and a friend to everyone Abigail Renee Clayton, the daughter of William “Bill” Clayton and Elizabeth (Satterfield) Linder, was born Sept. 29, 1986, in Peoria, Ill., and passed away June 19, 2008 at the age of 21 years 9 months and 20 days. Abigail was a…
A lifelong resident of Ozark and Douglas counties Melba C. Oxley, daughter of Charles Ware and Issie Pitcock Ware, was born on July 13, 1919 in Souder, Mo., and passed away on June 15, 2008 in Ava, at the age of 88 years, 11 months and 2 days. Melba was…
A resident of Ava for the past five years Billie Louise Hill, the daughter of H.B. and Elda Smith, was born June 23, 1937 in Oklahoma and departed this life, June 15, 2008 at the age of 70 years 11 months and 22 days. Billie was a resident of Ava…
Served during World War II with the U.S. Army Carl W. Sparks, son of John Sparks and Eva (Floyd) Sparks was born on June 15, 1913 in Kingston, Ark., and passed away on June 12, 2008 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, at the age of 94 years, 11 months and…
He delivered over 3,000 babies and made house calls Dr. Clifton E. Harlan, 93, of Morton, Ill., formerly of Ava, Mo., passed away at his home in Morton on Saturday, June 14, 2008, at 6:45 p.m. His family was by his bedside. He was born April 29, 1915, in Van…
Retired from Owens-Corning Fiberglass 25 years Ralph Allen Goos, son of Fredrick August Goos and Maude Anna (Darling) Goos, was born Feb. 10, 1914, on the family ranch north of Almeria, Neb., and passed away June 9, 2008, at the Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare in Ava, Mo., at the…
A resident of Ava since 1993 Jeanne Upshaw, daughter of Charles Henderson and Josephine Hollen Henderson, was born on Dec. 15, 1938 in Sutherland, Iowa, and passed away on June 3, 2008 in Ava, Mo., at the age of 69 years. Jeanne was a resident of Ava since 1993 moving…
Venita’s main priority in life was family Venita Williams passed away on June 11, 2008, in Ava. She was a devout Christian who gained much inner strength from her faith in the Lord. This strength served as an example to others throughout her life. Venita, daughter of the late Frank…
Bernice grew up in Missouri Bernice J. Rohrbacher Shaw Witty, 97, went to her heavenly home June 7, 2008 at Primrose Place in Springfield, Mo. Bernice was born Jan. 4, 1911 in Diggins, Mo., the daughter of Andrew Rohrbacher and the former Sarah Ann Hertweck. Her first marriage was to…
Served in the U.S. Air Force Paul Lawrence DeGase, age 78, of Squires, Mo., passed away at home after a long illness on May 31, 2008. Paul was born Sept. 12, 1929 on a farm in Ozark County, Mo., to Jim and Velma (Gray) DeGase. He attended elementary school at…
An Ava graduate and military veteran Funeral services for Ronald Lee Hamby, 73, Caulfield, Mo., were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at First Baptist Church, West Plains, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Hamby died 5:37 p.m., Friday, May 30, 2008, at Ozarks Medical Center. He…
A resident in the Brushyknob community for 50 years Maurice Dale Lamb, son of Theone Lamb and Margaret Clement Lamb was born on Sept. 30, 1936 in Mesa, Ariz., and passed away on May 31, 2008 in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 71 years. Maurice was a resident in…
Operated a cafe in Bradleyville and taught school Golda M. Lawrence, the daughter of Waymon L. Floyd and Sue Etta (Smith) Floyd, was born Aug.12, 1908 in Bradleyville, Mo., and departed this life June 2, 2008 at the age of 99 years 9 months and 20 days. Golda was a…
Served in the U.S. Navy Leslie A. Magoon Jr., 69, of Tulsa, Okla., formerly of Neosho, died on May 25, 2008, at his home in Tulsa following a lengthy illness. Mr. Magoon was born Sept. 4, 1938, in New Hampshire and had served in the U.S. Navy. He worked as…
A career Army man, spent 22 years in service On March 9, 2008, Lieutenant Colonel Wendell Lee Thurman passed away, having lost the most courageous battle of his life against cancer. Wendell died peacefully, at home, surrounded by his family. He was 77 years old. Wendell was born in Augusta,…
Complete obituary next week. Jeanne Upshaw, 69, passed away June 3, in Ava. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Church of the Living God in Ava. Arrangements are under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home of Ava. Mrs. Upshaw was a home health care provider…
Served in the US Army earning three bronze stars Cecil E. (Bud) Witchey, 79, was born May 24, 1928, in Gentry, Ark., to parents Glenn and Gladys Witchey. He passed away on May 19, 2008, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. On Aug. 5, 1950, he was united in marriage to…
A devoted loving mother, grandmother and dear friend Former Ava resident, Nancy (Hale) Burks, age 47, passed away May 25 in Joplin, Mo. following a sudden illness. Nancy, the daughter of Bill and Betty Hale, was born Sept. 5, 1960 and lived in Ava throughout her childhood. Nancy owned and…
Born to Lester and Joy Roberts in Brown Branch, Mo. Frances Pearlene “Penny” Hankins was born to Lester and Joy Roberts in Brown Branch, Mo., on July 11, 1939. She went to be with her Lord May 22, 2008. She is survived by her loving husband, Lloyd R. Hankins, Ozark;…
Kind fun loving person,enjoyed travel,camping,fishing,family Gevene Maxine Cochran was born on May 14, 1936 in Twin Falls, Idaho, the daughter of Noble and Hazel Mitchell Smith, and departed this life on May 25, 2008 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 72 years old. On Dec. 31,…
Served his country in the U.S. Army Christopher Paul Girdner was born on July 6, 1985 in Rolla, Mo., and died on February 11, 2008 in Tallahassee, Fla. Chris served with the 10th Mountain Division, U.S. Army, from February 2003 until July 2006, including a tour of duty in Afghanistan.…
Gordon loved his family, the light of his life On May 17, 2008, Gordon Clyde Thurman passed away peacefully at Fulton Presbyterian Manor in Fulton, Missouri. He was 92 years old. Gordon was born in Girdner, Missouri to Lee and Hannah (nee Lefler) Thurman. He was married on October 3,…
Served in World War II in Germany and forces in Japan Charles (Gene) Davis, 83 years old, passed to heaven on May 10, 2008 in his home with his family at his side. Gene was born Dec. 3, 1924, in Ava, Mo., to Elmer and Rosa (Brown) Davis. He grew…
A staff sergeant in World War II Lester Junior Gray of Farmington passed away May 6, 2008 at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center at the age of 85 years. He was born March 4, 1923, at Ava, Mo., the son of the late Lester and Bessie (Brown) Gray. He was…
He loved teaching martial arts Fredrick Lawrence Wright, son of Roger Arnold and Linda Sharon (Heath) Wright, was born March 31, 1974 in Mansfield, Mo. He departed this life Wednesday, May 7, 2008 in Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 34 years, one month, and…
A resident of Douglas County over 33 years Mary R. Hayes, daughter of Noah and Dellavine (Howard) Strong, was born on Aug. 19, 1924, in Ozark County, Mo., and passed away on May 4, 2008, with her family by her side in Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo., at…
A lifelong resident of Ava Alta Ellen Shanks, the daughter of Delbert Burdan and Leta Victoria (Copas) Burdan, was born June 26, 1917, in Bertha, Mo., and departed this life May 5, 2008, in the Rocky Ridge Manor, Mansfield, at the age of 90 years 10 months and 9 days.…
Served his country in World War II Lawrence J. Shelton, 89, of Independence, passed away April 20, 2008, at the VA Hospital in Kansas City. Lawrence was born Sept. 14, 1918, in Ava to Della Mae (Sanders) and Blaine Shelton. He spent his youth growing up and being educated in…
Xander James Burkhart, age 3 months, son of Mindy Schroeder, Norwood, and Tim Burkhart, Chadwick, passed away April 22, 2008, at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Graveside services were held Saturday, April 26 at Denlow Cemetery with the Rev. Dale Graham officiating.…
John enjoyed fishing, vegetable and flower gardening John Milton Nix, the son of John and Lillie Nix, was born June 15, 1913, in Unity, Ill., and departed this life April 23, 2008 at the age of 94 years 10 months and 8 days. John was a resident of the Ava…
Stacy loved camping, canoeing, butterflies, flowers Stacy Michelle McLean, 29, Willow Springs, Mo., passed away Thursday, April 17, 2008, at 8:15 p.m., in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Mo., after a lifelong illness. Stacy was born in Fairbanks, Alaska, on Oct. 2, 1978. She graduated in 1997 from Ava High School…
Born Nov. 25, 1918, in Smallett, Mo. Alma Lee Johnson was born Nov. 25, 1918, in Smallett, Mo., to Earnest and Della (Fulton) Sellers. She passed away Saturday, April 12, 2008, at St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center at the age of 89. Alma married George Isaac Johnson and they had two…
Retired from a military career in the United States Navy Jimmy Edwin “Barney” Barnhart, son of the late Charley and Mary Marie (Lemons) Barnhart, was born on Oct. 4, 1936 in Plato, Mo., and passed away suddenly on Friday, April 18, 2008 at his home in Mtn. Grove, Mo., at…
A dear grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend Joanna J. Cunningham, formerly of Bradleyville, died April 8, 2008 in De Soto, Mo., at the age of 94. She was the daughter of Elmer and Grace Dale and was born on December 6, 1913 in Lipscomb, Texas. She was the dear…
1952 graduate of Ava, U.S. Army and Marine Reserves Harold H. Thompson, 74, of Columbia, passed away on April 15, 2008 at University Hospital & Clinics. Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbia. Burial will follow in Memorial Park…
A friend to all that knew her, and was loved by everyone Beverly Ann Howe-Merrill, the daughter of Charles “Bud” Howe and Betty Jane (Lenaburg) Howe, was born Sept. 20, 1960, in Clinton, Okla., and passed away on April 6, 2008, at the home of her parents in Ava, Mo.…
Born in John’s Mill, Douglas County, to John and Liza Moxley. Kenneth Moxley age 96, passed away on April 3, 2008, after a joyful and fulfilled life. Kenneth was born in John’s Mill, Douglas County, Missouri on Oct. 21, 1911, to John and Liza Moxley. Kenneth is preceded in death…
His favorite school was Excelsior School near Sweden Norman Eugene Rippee, of Shell Knob, Mo., died on April 2, 2008, at Cox Hospital Walnut Lawn after a short illness. Norman was born on May 29, 1928, in Sweden, Mo., to Willie and Alta Rippee. He is survived by three sisters,…
A life long resident of Squires, and a dairy farmer Burney Fleetwood, the son of William Dave Fleetwood and Maggie M. (Hitchock) Fleetwood, was born Nov. 11, 1924 at Squires, Missouri and departed this life March 28, 2008, at the age of 83 years 4 months and 17 days. Burney…
A cast member of a traveling Vaudeville act in 1930s Velma E. Gary, 97, daughter of Isaac Brown and Margaret Manning Brown, was born on April 19, 1910, in Squires, Mo., and passed away Friday, March 28, 2008 in Christian Health Care, Republic. She is survived by twin sisters, Veda…
A funeral director in Gainesville, Mo. Dave Goodnight passed away Thursday morning, March 27, 2008 at his residence in Gainesville. He was 53 years old. Dave felt fortunate to have been adopted at birth by a loving Christian family. Dave was the second son of Charles and Louise (Slawson) Goodnight.…
Loved to dance and play with grandchildren Eva A. Hicks died March 23, 2008, of health related problems. Born June 18, 1919, Eva Aretta Davenport, she grew up in Ava, Missouri. There she met and married Robert Earl Hicks. Her family spent most of their early life at School of…
He loved being with his grandpa, wife and children James Lee Johnson, the son of Bradley Lee Johnson and Deloris Kathleen Finch Johnson, was born on April 30, 1975, in Springfield, and passed away on March 26, 2008, in Gainesville, at the age of 32 years, 10 months and 26…
She enjoyed horseback riding, animals, family and children Gale Ursilee Lankford, daughter of John Thomas and Barbara Byrd was born on July 13, 1957 in Miami, Fla., and passed away on March 29, 2008, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, at the age of 50 years, 8 months and 16 days.…
Underwater demolition expert for US Navy during WWII Bernard Charles McDermaid died March 25, 2008, at his home near Cabool. He was the third child and only son of Agnes (Rogers) McDermaid and Stephen James McDermaid. He was born on Oct. 28, 1915 at the family homestead near Caputa, S.D.…
A veteran of the U.S. Navy Services for Therman E. Miller, 80, of LeClaire, Iowa, were held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Heesch Funeral Home, LeClaire. Burial was in Glendale Cemetery in LeClaire. Memorials may be made to Genesis Hospice. Mr. Miller died Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at the…
A retired builder and carpenter Lloyd Wayne Moore, 78, of Nixa, went into the open arms of his Savior Wednesday, March 26, 2008. He was born Feb. 9, 1930, in Mansfield the son of Oscar and Ruth (Davis) Moore. He served his country as a U.S. Marine. On Sept. 9,…
He enjoyed Christian fellowship and blue grass music William O. Casey the son of Oren Casey and Maggie Nance Casey was born on Dec. 25, 1927 in Pottman, Kan., and went to be with his Lord Jesus on March 8, 2008 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, at the age of…
She loved her family and church Amy Elizabeth Douglas 95, Mosby, Mo., passed away March 21, 2008 in Excelsior Springs. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday, March 24, at the Mosby Baptist Church with burial at Hillcrest Cemetery, Excelsior Springs. In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations…
He enjoyed being outdoors, especially hunting Lester Columbus Freeman, son of the late Samuel and Velda (Clinton) Freeman, was born Jan. 16, 1916, in Douglas County, and departed this life March 20, 2008, at Autumn Oaks Caring Center in Mtn. Grove, following a long illness. He was 92 years, 2…
She loved to cook, and serve her church Reba D. Sellers, 77, entered her heavenly rest March 19, 2008, in Cox South Hospital, Springfield, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Feb. 19, 1931, in Ava, to Leroy and Bessie Mae (Privett) Rhynes. On Sept. 30, 1950, she was…
Known for her huge heart and beautiful smile Elaine Watson was called to be with the Lord on March 17, 2008, at the age of 88. She was born Virgie Elaine Oxley, Jan. 29, 1920, to the late John and Ora Oxley, and was united in marriage to Roy Watson…
Full obituary next week Reba Sellers, 77, wife of Nelson Sellers, of Ava, passed away Wednesday, March 19. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Ava Family Funeral Home. A full obituary will be published next week.…
Greatly enjoyed family and friends Alta Margaret Holmes was born Aug. 3, 1924, the daughter of David Franklin Garrett and Mary Jane (Evans) Garrett, and celebrated her Heavenly homecoming March 14, 2008 at the age of 83 years 7 months and 11 days. Margaret was a resident of Strafford for…
A resident of the Ava community for most of her life Ella R. Hutchison, daughter of Warren C. Davis and Julia (Burdan) Davis, was born on March 1, 1928 in Sweden, Mo., and went home to be with her Lord on March 15, 2008 in Cox South Hospital, Springfield, at…
Served in WW II and Korean War, with Army and Air Force Richard E. Rust, the son of Calvin Rust and Julia O. (Metheny) Rust, was born July 14, 1928, in Paducah, Ky., and departed this life March 18, 2008 at the age of 79 years 8 months and 4…
Involved in church, and taught 2nd grade at Ava Tawnya Lea Van Dyne was born Oct. 2, 1960 in Ava, the daughter of Bud and Wilma (Collins) Hutchison. She passed away Saturday, March 15, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, of injuries suffered earlier that day in a car wreck.…
Doy served his nation proudly in WWI Doy Frank Parker was born July 28, 1919 and lived his childhood in Ozark County. He died March 1, 2008. He has donated his remains to the Genesis Donor Research Program. Doy proudly served his nation as a private 1st class in World…
She enjoyed fishing and time with grandchildren Linda Scott, the daughter of Johnny William Dobbs and Gladys (Leroy) Dobbs, was born Dec. 6, 1960 in Springfield, and departed this life March 6, 2008 at the age of 47 years and 3 months. Linda was a life long resident of Ava.…
She lived most of her life in Noble, Ozark County Lena N. Robinson, daughter of Eck Gardner and Matilda Nance Gardner, was born on May 24, 1913 in Almartha, and passed away on March 5, 2008 in Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, at the age of 94 years, 9…
Born in Ava, Elmo loved to fish and be with family Elmo L. Power, of Eagle Rock, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2008, at Lacoba Nursing Home in Monett at the age of 77 years, 11 months and 19 days. Mr. Power was born March 20, 1930, in Ava,…
A resident of Ava for the past four months Harold Emmett Midcap, the son of Harold E. Midcap Jr. and Eileen (Rios) Gasteiger, was born Sept. 18, 1962 in Covina, Calif., and departed this life March 7, 2008, at the age of 45 years 5 months and 19 days. Harold…
A volunteer for Heart of the Hills Food Harvest Diana Dee (Ames) McKinley, daughter of the late Elizabeth (Bootz) Ames and Wallace W. Ames Sr., of Theodosia, was born Feb. 15, 1943, in Chicago, Ill., and died Sunday, March 9 at her home in Ava, at the age of 65…
She worked in social services Memorial services for Shirley Mae Harrington, 77, West Plains, were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 11, at the family farm, Willow Springs. Mrs. Harrington died 3:05 p.m., Friday, March 7, 2008 in Brooke Haven HealthCare. She was born March 26, 1930 in Tenino, Wash.,…
Born in Ava to John and Rosa Fleetwood Ella May (Patterson) Fleetwood went to be with the Lord on March 3, 2008, in Colorado Springs, Colo., at the age of 94. She was born in Ava on Oct. 31, 1913, to John and Rosa Fleetwood. She was preceded in death…
Kenneth enjoyed family gatherings and babies Kenneth Dale Duff, son of Marion Duff and Elga O. Singleton Duff, was born on July 5, 1934 in Ava, and passed away on March 5, 2008 in Ava, at the age of 73 years and 8 months. Kenneth was a resident of the…
Devoted wife, mother, loving grandmother and loyal friend Evelyn “Raydene” Bell Dennis, of Hobbs, N.M., passed away on Monday, March 10, 2008 at her home after a courageous five year battle with cancer. She was 71 years old. Raydene was born Sept. 23, 1936 in Douglas County, to the late…
A veteran of the United States Army Bearl H. Bruffett Sr., 78, of Milan, Ill., died March 3 at his residence. Funeral services were held at 12 noon Friday at Family Funeral Services, Milan, Ill., with burial in Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island, Ill. Mr. Bruffett was born Nov.…
A beef farmer and milk hauler from Bradleyville William O. Casey the son of Oren Casey and Maggie Nance Casey, was born on Dec. 25, 1927 in Pottman, Kan., and went to be with his Lord Jesus on March 8, 2008 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, at the age of…
Born in Ava, the daughter of Ernest and Eula Whetsten Hazel Fern Davis, 83, passed away March 6, 2008, in Riverview Manor, Ozark, after a long journey with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born March 24, 1924, in Ava, the daughter of Ernest and Eula (McJimsey) Whetsten. She was preceded in…
An avid golfer, bowler and fisherman Bearl H. Bruffett Sr., 79, of Milan, Ill., died March 3 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Friday at Family Funeral Services, Milan, Ill., with burial in Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island, Ill. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m.…
Ava High School graduate Randy Dean Adams, son of Louanna (Byerley) Adams and Robert Nelson Adams, was born on June 20, 1970 in Gainesville, and passed away on March 3, 2008, in his home, Wasola, at the age of 37 years, 8 months and 13 days. Randy was a resident…
He enjoyed floating, working the farm and time with friends William F. Kratky Jr., the son of William Kratky Sr. and Florence (Stille) Kratky, was born on July 3, 1959, in Hinsdale, Ill., and passed away suddenly at his home on March 1, 2008, at the age of 48 years,…
An Ava High School graduate Mavis Waggoner McAvoy, of Salisbury, Md., formerly of Prince George County, Md., passed away Monday, Jan. 14, 2008 at Salisbury Genesis Elder Care. She was born Nov. 22, 1922 in Lawrence County, Mo., the first of eight children born to Turrell William Waggoner and Bessie…
Born April 23, 1908, in Burlington Jct., Mo. Harry Zachariah McGinness, of Santa Paula, Calif., was born April 23, 1908, in Burlington Jct., Mo., the son of Jesse and Mae McGinness. He went home to Heaven Jan. 31, 2008, at the age of 99 years. He was preceded in death…
A U.S. Army veteran of World War II Robert L. “Bob” Turner, of Columbia, died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008, at University Hospital in Columbia. A visitation will begin at 1 p.m. today (Thursday, Feb. 28) at Wright-Baker-Hill Funeral Home, Brookfield and the family will receive friends from 6 until 8…
Nown for kindness and care for others Mr. Prentis E. Fry, 69, of Ava, formerly of Ozark, passed away Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, in Cox South Hospital. He was born June 18, 1938, in Ozark County to James and Alta (Loftis ) Fry. On June 22, 1961, he was united…
A loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Erma Fay (Friend) Cooper passed away Friday, Feb. 22, 2008 at Heart of the Ozarks Health Care Center in Ava. She was 90 years old. Erma was born in Thornfield, Mo., on March 15, 1917, the daughter of Harrison and Maude Friend. She married…
A resident of the Squires the past 18 years. Dallas Eugene Cornelison was born Feb. 28, 1940, in the Bruner community, the son of Elmo Elvis Cornelison and Ammie Francis (Swearengin) Cornelison, and departed this life Feb. 25, 2008 at the age of 67 years 11 months and 27 days.…
Member of the Highway Church of the Nazarene Pamela Faye Comer, the daughter of Jerry Comer and Mary Ellen (Boyd) Comer, was born in California on June 7, 1950, and passed away at the Cox South Hospital in Springfield, on Feb. 25, 2008 at the age of 57 years, 8…
He loved boating, fishing, gardening, traveling. Lerman Troy Duckworth, 89, passed away Monday, Feb. 25, 2008. He was born to Walter and Clella (Nave) Duckworth on Dec. 18, 1918. He was a member of First General Baptist Church in Springfield. He loved boating, fishing, gardening and traveling. On Nov. 5,…
Pauline loved growing up in Brown Branch. Edith “Pauline” Chance, the daughter of Herman and Lois (Dunn) Whitaker, was born on Sept. 18, 1926, at Brown Branch, Mo. She departed this life Feb. 19, 2008, at Cox Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 8l years, 5…
A resident of Nixa, for the past 12 years Stella F. Winters, the daughter of Frank Tennison and Maggie (Anderson) Tennison, was born Oct. 3, 1920, in Chandler, Okla., and departed this life Feb. 18, 2008 at the age of 77 years 4 months and 15 days. Stella was a…
He loved teasing his grandkids Wilson Eugene Williams, the son of Carl Williams and Bonnie Williams (Fitzgerald), passed away at his home in Springfield, at the age of 67 years, 9 months and 11 days. Wilson was a retired auto mechanic and lived in Springfield, for 12 years after moving…
He served in US Air Force from 1955 – 1959 Claud James English was born August 18, 1938, to Robert English and Nellie Hoskins in Plad, Mo. and passed away on February 18, 2008, in his home surrounded by family and friends. Claud was baptized at an early age at…
Served in the U.S. Navy Anthony Tony Barnum, son of Clifford Eugene and Mary Marie (Novak) Barnum, was born May 25, 1937 in Douglas County and departed this life Feb. 19, 2008 at the age of 70 years, 8 months, and 24 days. As a young man Tony served in…
Served with the U.S. Army during Vietnam War Jerry Lee Vonallmen, the son of Estil Vonallmen and Ruby May (Montgomery) Vonallmen, was born July 10, 1947, in West Plains, and departed this life Feb. 13, 2008 at the age of 60 years 7 months and 3 days. On April 7,…
Daughter of Ejino and Maximina Gonsalez Consuella (Gonsalez) Robinson, daughter of the late Ejino and Maximina (Vasquez) Gonsalez, was born March 12, 1918, in Topeka, Kan., and departed this life Feb. 12, 2008, at the age of 89 years and 11 months at the home of her daughter. She was…
He grew up in Ava and graduated Ava High School Harrison Edward Shipman (“Harry” or “Ship”), Lt. Col. USAF, Ret., 87, passed away Friday, Feb. 8, 2008. Harry Shipman was born Oct. 23, 1920, in Tarkio, Mo. to Henry T. Shipman and Delpha B. Breshears Shipman. He grew up in…
She did for others without condition Julianne Salgado, daughter of Gloria (Butchke) Graves of Sullivan, Wisc., and the late Lawrence L. Graves, was born Dec. 30, 1940, in Summit, Wisc., and passed away Feb. 6, 2008, in Springfield. She got her first horse at age 12 which led to a…
Sylvia grew up in Vera Cruz and Evans Sylvia Gray Vogt Freeman, 89, a resident of Bettendorf Health Care, Bettendorf, Iowa, formerly of Ava, passed away Feb. 8, 2008 at the center. Sylvia Gray Vogt Freeman was born March 11, 1918 in Douglas County, Missouri, the daughter of G. C.…
A self-taught fiddle player called “the smiling fiddler.” Elmer Buel Bartlett, of Maysville, quietly passed away Tuesday, Feb. 5 at Sunset Home. At his side was his wife of 67 years, Gladys C. Bartlett. Elmer was born Oct. 29, 1919, in Ozark County to Luther Bartlett and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Shipley.…
Born Jan. 16, 1935, in Theodosia, Mo. Leon Kelley, of Tahlequah, Okla., was buried Feb. 6, at Forest Haven Cemetery in Tulsa, Okla. He died Feb. 1, 2008, in St. John’s Hospital in Tulsa where he had been hospitalized since an automobile accident on Dec. 28, 2007. Leon was born…
Graduated from Ava High School and joined the Army Ellis L. Giffin, son of Elmer and Irene (Huffman) Giffin, was born Jan. 9, 1933, near Ava, and died Feb. 10, 2008, at Jenks, Okla. Ellis graduated from Ava High School and joined the Army after graduation. He served in Korea…
A U.S. Army veteran, during WWII and Korean Conflict Lowell B. Stewart, the son of Homer Stewart and Martha Elizabeth (Nance) Stewart, was born May 19, 1927, in Elmo, Mo., and departed this life Feb. 7, 2008, at the age of 80 years 8 months and 18 days. Lowell was…
A life long resident of the Ava area Jack M. Richards was born Oct. 13, 1926, the son of Arthur and Lois (Jenkins) Richards, and departed this life Feb. 4, 2008, at the age of 81 years 3 months and 21 days. Jack was a life long resident of the…
Grew up on Bryant Creek, attended Vera Cruz Elementary Norma Jean (Vogt) Miller was born Jan. 2, 1939, to Colonel and Gladys Vogt near Evans, Missouri, and departed this life on Oct. 19, 2007, from a sudden illness. Norma grew up on a dairy farm located on Bryant Creek and…
A very talented lady who had many interests Elda J. McLaughlin, 88, was born Nov. 11, 1919, in Paragould Ark., to parents Lemuel and Hazel Kennedy Owens. On Feb. 2, 2008 she departed this life in Springfield. Elda moved with her family from Arkansas to California when she was a…
She worked in a World War II bomber plant in Kansas City Lois Louise Lane, the daughter of Arthur Guthery and Emma (McPherson) Guthery, was born March 5, 1921, in Brown Branch, Mo., and passed away Feb. 4, 2008 at the age of 86 years 10 months and 29 days.…
Complete obituary next week. Elmer Buel Bartlett, 88, of Maysville, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 5, at Sunset Home, with his wife of 67 years, Gladys, at his side. Elmer was born Oct. 29, 1919, in Ozark County. Elmer and Gladys were married in Ava in May 1941. Services will be…
A resident of Wasola for the past 31/2 years Sandra Jean Carlson, daughter of Raymond C. and Lila Fay (Fitzgerald) Carlson, was born on Nov. 28, 1959, in Omaha, Neb., and passed away on Feb. 4, 2008, in Cox South Hospital, Springfield, at the age of 48 years. Sandra was…
She enjoyed the beauty of nature all around her. Mary Lavon Caudill was born Jan. 1, 1940, at Roy, Mo., to Fred and Gertie Sanders Barcus. On Jan. 30, 1959, she was married to Marvin L. Caudill, and on Jan. 30, 2008, she was reunited with Marvin on their 49th…
A loving dad and grandpa who enjoyed time with grandkids Jerry Lee Daugherty, 66, of Chadwick, passed away Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, in Cox South Hospital, Springfield. He was born Feb. 12, 1941, in Sparta, the son of Earlin Daugherty and Geraldine (Applegate) Daugherty Holt. On Oct. 5, 1957, he…
Full obituary will follow next week Mary Caudill, 68, wife of Marvin Caudill, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008, in her home in Thornfield. A memorial service is planned Saturday, Feb. 2, at 2 p.m., in the Ava Family Funeral Home. A full obituary will follow next week.…
A hard worker and enjoyed family and friends Virginia E. Williams began her life on May 17, 1922 in St. Louis, the daughter of Earl Huels and Myrtle (Huels) Millard. Ginny passed away Jan. 23, 2008, in her home under hospice care. On Jan. 2, 1976, she married Joseph F.…
He served in the 29th Infantry Regiment Jose’ Ignacio Duran Sr., 91, of Harrah, Okla., formerly of Shelbyville, Ky., entered his eternal life on Jan. 24, 2008. He was born on May 5, 1916, in Colima, Mexico to Estela Concepcion and Santos Lepe Duran. His father was a French soldier…
Was a talented seamstress and an intense humanist Suzanne Goldman Frazier, 57, beloved wife of Jack Frazier, and cherished daughter of Enid and George Goldman of Teaneck, N.J., died peacefully on Jan. 7, 2008, at her residence in Theodosia after a seven-year effort to overcome breast cancer. She was born…
She enjoyed gardening and fishing Funeral services for Mary L. Blake, 75, were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, in St. Agnes Chapel, Springfield. Committal services were at 3 p.m. in Smith-Graham Cemetery in Longrun. Visitation was held Friday in Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home 500 E. Walnut St.,…
A devoted Christian mother Mary Pearl Bellinger, daughter of Charles and Anna Freeman, was born Sept. 30, 1915, in Henderson County, Little York, Ill. She went into Glory land on Jan. 15, 2008, in Mansfield, Mo., at the age of 92. Early in her life, she was untied in marriage…
Complete obituary next week Funeral services for Mary L. Blake, 75, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, in St. Agnes Chapel, Springfield. Committal services will be at 3 p.m. in Smith-Graham Cemetery in Longrun. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday in Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral…
A resident of the Ava community most of her life Myrtle Hicks, daughter of Harrison Tetrick and Mary Catherine Driskell Tetrick, was born on May 14, 1909, in Trail, Mo., in Ozark County, and passed away with her family by her side on Jan. 21, 2008, in Marshfield, at the…
He served his country in the United States Army Clyde F. Hull, of Rockville, Md., passed away Dec. 23, 2007. He was born July 3, 1928 in Oldfield, the son of Ernest and Fay (Gilbert) Hull. On May 15, 1950 he was united in marriage to Nancy Cocklin of Berwick,…
Accustomed to hard work, and loved to cook Reba O. Hutchison began her earthly life on Feb. 14, 1922, at Vera Cruz, Mo., with parents Fred and Elva Souder Livingston. She began her heavenly life on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008, at the age of 85. On Oct. 18, 1938, she…
Willard attended the Anchor School in Douglas County Willard W. Percifield was born June 24, 1934, in Ava, to Blevins and Faye Percifield. As a child Willard attended the Anchor School in Douglas County. Later, he attended school in Protection, Kan., where he helped his uncle in wheat harvest. After…
Served during World War II in the U. S. Army Virgil Ethmer Smith was born Aug. 7, 192l in Almartha, Mo., and departed this life Jan. 16, 2008, at the age of 86 years 5 months and 9 days. Virgil was the son of Lester E. Smith and Essie Mae…
Operated the Corner Store for over 30 years Basil Vernon Spurlock passed away on Jan. 4, 2008, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield from a sudden illness. Basil was born on Nov. 12, 1919 in Ava, in the white house across from the public library (2nd house on the right).…
She loved being with her family Doris Mae Bacorn, daughter of Noel Sutherland and Bernice Cooper Sutherland, was born on May 20, 1923, in eastern Douglas County, and passed away on Jan. 16, 2008 in Ava, at the age of 84 years, 7 months and 26 days. Doris was a…
Loved fishing, hunting and being with his kids Jason Gabriel Fleetwood, son of Harlin Fleetwood and Shirley Maggard Fleetwood, was born on June 25, 1982 in Springfield, and passed away on Jan. 9, 2008, in Douglas County, at the age of 25 years, 6 months and 14 days. Jason was…
Will be greatly missed by her family and friends Leatha Juanita (Chapman) Jones passed away Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008 at Hospice House in Mountain Home, Ark. She was born June 17, 1921 in Protem, Mo. the daughter of Fate and Oma (Harper) Chapman. Leatha and Alton Jones were married on…
Loved to fish, hike with his beloved Kathy Chad A. Winsor died Jan. 13, 2008, of natural causes. Chad was born on Oct. 29, 1967 in Minot, N.D. He moved to Ava in 2006 to work as a Qualified Mental Retardation Professional for Brooke Care/A.O. His life’s work was devoted…
He loved hunting, fishing, and his children Jesse Waylon Workman, son of Dennis Eugene “Bill” Workman and Tammy Johns, was born on Dec. 31, 1979, in Springfield, and passed away on Jan. 9, 2008, in Douglas County, at the age of 28 years. Jesse was a resident of Seymour, moving…
A professor and psychologist Dr. Jerry Clinton McGill, 60, Crowley, Texas, was born Sept. 29, 1947, at Squires, and departed this life Nov. 2, 2007, in Ft. Worth, Texas, after losing a battle with multiple myeloma. Services were held Nov. 6 in Ft. Worth, Texas. Entombment was in the Laurel…
He served 21 years in the Army Loyal David Pruett was born July 25, 1925, to Alvah L. and Violet Mae (Stafford) Pruett in the Dogwood community of western Douglas County. He died on Jan. 4, 2008 in the Missouri Veterans Home in Mt. Vernon, Mo. after a long illness.…
A veteran in the U.S. Air Force Glenn Dale Barcus was born March 8, 1937 in Roy, Mo., the son of Fred Barcus and Gertie (Sanders) Barcus. Glenn passed away Jan. 4, 2008 in Seymour, at the age of 70 years 9 months and 26 days. Glenn was a resident…
A veteran, and graduate of University of Missouri James (Jim) Gerald Farris was born in Coulterville, Ill., on Oct. 1, 1927, to Floyd Eugene Farris and Hazel Pearl (Jackson) Farris. Jim was the first of five children born to this couple. Jim passed from this life on Saturday, Jan. 5,…
A monk of Assumption Abbey Father Richard Fox, the son of James Fox and Margaret (Russell) Fox, was born on July 30, 1933 in Chicago, Ill., and departed this life on Jan. 5, 2008, at the age of 74 years, 5 months and 5 days. Father Richard died at his…
An Army veteran who served from 1962 to 1964 Charley D. Freeman, son of Arthur Edwin Freeman and Mildred (Dahlberg) Freeman, was born on Jan. 5, 1939, in Coldsprings, Mo., and passed away with his family by his side on January 2, 2008 in Ava, at the age of 68…
Patsy loved her family and working on the farm Patsy Darlene Lansdown, daughter of Ode M. Whittaker and Goldie Mae (Deckard) Whittaker, was born on Dec. 16, 1938, in McClurg, Mo., and passed away in her home from a long illness on Jan. 9, 2008, at the age of 69…
A registered medical assistant at Cox in Seymour Kelly Lynn Morpeth, the daughter of Orloff Dale Haden and Judith Wilson Haden, was born June 26, 1966, in Springfield, Mo., and departed this life Jan. 3, 2008 in Ava, at the age of 41 years 6 months and 7 days. She…
Former resident of Ava who worked in banking 40 years Robert J. Sparkman, 82, Springfield, passed away Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, after a short illness. Bob was born Nov. 15, 1925, in Willard, Mo. He was a graduate of Springfield Central High School and Southwest Missouri State College. Bob worked…
Complete obituary at a later date A memorial service for Basil Spurlock will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 11, at the Ava Cemetery. Basil died Friday afternoon of a sudden illness at Cox Medical Center South, in Springfield. A more complete obituary will be published at a later…
A veteran of the U. S. Army Jim Trent, 73, began his earthly life on Nov. 6, 1934, in Pondfork, Mo., with parents Audie and Ocie Almeda “Medie” Duckworth Trent. He began his heavenly life Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, at his home in Brighton, surrounded by his loving family. After…
Of Bolivar Erma “June” Graham, 71, of Bolivar, passed away on Dec. 30, 2007. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 4, at Meyers Funeral Chapel, 1600 W. Main, Blue Springs, Mo. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to defray funeral…
Served his country during World War II Gene Francis Teague, 84, Sparta, went to meet his Lord and Savior Friday morning, Dec. 21, 2007. He was born Jan. 8, 1923, in Sparta, the son of John and Bessie (Jones) Teague. On Dec. 6, 1940, Gene was united in marriage to…
A loving mother, seamstress, gardener and homemaker Peggy Jean Levan was born on June 11, 1942, to Glen and Velma (Buchanan) Leckenby, in Garden City, Kan. Peggy went to be with her Lord and Savior on Dec. 18, 2007, at 2:30 a.m. She married Melvin Thomas Levan on Feb. 21,…
Served his country in Korea with the U.S. Army Hosea Maynard Maggard, 76, of Fordland, went to be with his beloved, Alma, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, at 6:04 p.m. He was born Dec. 2, 1931, at Ongo, the son of Cleveland and Stella May (Nelson) Maggard. He served his country…
Proudly served in the United States Army Tommy M. Swearengin, 72, Joplin, formerly of the Dogwood community, passed away Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, in St. John’s Hospital, Joplin. He was born Feb. 22, 1935, to Murlin and Ida (Yates) Swearengin, who have preceded him in death. On Sept. 9, 1954,…
Lived on a dairy and poultry farm south of Ava Virginia Addy, daughter of Odell Thomas Martin and Haddie S. Robbs Martin, was born on June 12, 1921 in Gaffney, S.C., and departed this life on Dec. 25, 2007 in Springfield, at the age of 86 years, 6 months and…
Previously a resident of Theodosia Henry “Skip” J. Dougherty the son of Henry S. Dougherty Sr. and Marjore Fields Dougherty was born Jan. 6, 1948 in St. Louis, and departed this life Dec. 21, 2007 at the age of 59 years 11 months and 15 days. Henry was a resident…
She was a homemaker Lori Cantwell, 70, of Thornfield, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, at Hospice House in Mtn. Home, Ark. Mrs. Cantwell was born Oct. 23, 1937, in Yemassee, S.C., the daughter of Daniel and Jewell (Blocker) Moore. She and Merl Cantwell were married Jan. 19, 1961, in Walterboro,…
A resident of the area for most of her life Marjorie M. Davis, the daughter of Harry Fisher and Olive Irene (Garton) Fisher, was born Aug. 16, 1928, in Scandia, Kan., and departed this life Dec. 14, 2007, in Cox South Hospital, Springfield, at the age of 79 years 3…
Her greatest love was her family Mrs. Mary Doris (Riley) Emery, 81, of Searcy, Ark., formerly of Bradford, Ark., died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007, at Searcy. She was born on April 4, 1926 at Drury, Mo., the daughter of Thomas and Agnes (Tetrick) Riley. Mrs. Emery was a homemaker and…
A loving mother, seamstress, gardener and full-time homemaker Peggy Jean Levan was born on June 11, 1942, to Glen and Velma (Buchanan) Leckenby, in Garden City, Kan. Peggy went to be with her Lord and Savior on Dec. 18, 2007, at 2:30 a.m. She married Melvin Leroy Levan on Feb.…
She loved being with her family Jimmie Maxine Merritt, the daughter of Jim and Zellar Elliott Engle, was born on Jan. 18, 1932, and passed away with her family by her side on Dec. 17, 2007, in her home in Ava, at the age of 75 years, 10 months and…
A good singer, skier, and enjoyed swimming and hiking Frieda Putnam was born Elfriede Mayer on Dec. 8, 1927, in Munich, Germany. She passed away on Dec. 15, 2007, in Los Robles Hospital, Thousand Oaks, California. Her parents separated when she was 2 years old and she moved with her…
Employed with Rawlings Sporting Goods in Ava for many years Beverly A. Witchey, the daughter of Kenneth Wilson Robinson and Wanetta Maxine (Redding) Robinson, was born Oct. 9, 1940, in Galesburg, Ill., and departed this life Dec. 18, 2007 at the age of 67 years 2 months and 9 days.…
Of Springfield Barbara Ann (Ladd) Gates, 79, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. She was born on July 20, 1928 in North Syracuse, N.Y., the daughter of Alan Douglas Ladd and Edith Emma (Eby) Ladd. She was preceded in death by her…
A lifelong resident of the Ava community Freida Faye Harper, daughter of Claude Yeisley and Neva Dewhirst Yeisley was born on August 25, 1935 in Ava, MO and passed away on December 8, 2007 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, MO at the age of 72 years, 3 months and 13…
A 1961 Ava High graduate Violet Lee Hartley, daughter of Arthur Daniel and Eula (Watson) Daniel, was born on Oct. 25, 1943, in Wasola, and passed away on Dec. 7, 2007, in Springfield, at the age of 64 years, 1 month and 12 days. “Vi” was a resident of the…
United States Air Force veteran After a brief but valiant battle, Robert L. Livingston, CMSGT, USAF, stepped forward to receive his highest honor. With grace and dignity he accepted the Lord’s bidding on Dec. 8, at Rapid City Regional Hospital, Rapid City, S.D. Bob was born the son of Fred…
A resident of Missouri most of her life Darlene Sue Valentine, daughter of Earl Everett Potter and Opal Roxie Davidson Potter, was born on Sept. 2, 1941, in McClurg, and passed away at her home with her family by her side on Dec. 9, 2007, at Ava. Sue was a…
A caring and loving mother Roxie Manning Cook, daughter of Augustus M. and Annie Florence Cornett Duckworth, was born Nov. 14, 1917 in Toledo, Mo. She departed this life Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007 in St. John’s Hospital Springfield, at the age of 90 years and 20 days. On Sept. 11,…
Abelia was dedicated to her family On July 10, 1934, Juan and Maria Elena Gallegos Villa welcomed a beautiful baby girl, Abelia, into their growing family in Mexico. When she was 6 years old, the family moved to Kansas City to begin their new life. On Nov. 28, 2007, Abelia…
An energetic young man who was loved by his family Tony Lee Cornelius, of Nixa, passed away Monday, Dec. 3, 2007. He was born Dec. 8, 1988. Tony attended Nixa Schools and was a 2007 graduate of Mansfield High School. He was presently attending Ozarks Technical College. Tony was an…
A loving and caring person who enjoyed family Mabel E. Gettys, 86, of Ava, passed away Monday, Nov. 19, 2007, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Ava. Visitation was held from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, Independence, with a graveside service immediately…
A good friend to every one, a very sweet lady Alta Ellen Duckworth, daughter of Bake Henry and Amanda Ellen Jones Wheeler, was born April 24, 1916, in Toledo, Mo. She departed this life Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, in her home in Seymour, at the age of 91 years, 6…
Born May 9, 1958, in Brushyknob, Mo. Richard Lee Elliott, son of Eugene O. Elliott and Letha Mae (Metcalf) Elliott, was born May 9, 1958, in Brushyknob, Mo., and entered his heavenly Father’s Kingdom Nov. 26, 2007 at the age of 49 years, 6 months and 17 days. He was…
She grew up in the Crossroads community Trellis Dewhirst the daughter of Joseph Ellison and Joyce (Hailey) Ellison, was born May 8, 1909, in Douglas County near Crossroads, Mo., and departed this life Nov. 27, 2007 at the age of 98 years 6 months and 19 days. Trellis Ellison Dewhirst…
She grew up in Ava and graduated from Ava High School Trisha Ann (Moore) Bryant, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007, at the age of 37 years, 2 months and 26 days, during the evening in her home from complications associated with Multiple Sclerosis. Trisha was born Aug.…
Floyd enjoyed going fishing and music Floyd Bowcott, the son of William (Bill) Bowcott and Virginia (Phillips) Bowcott, was born June 15, 1948, in Illinois, and departed this life Nov. 20, 2007, at the age of 59 years 5 months and 5 days. Floyd was a resident of the Ava…
She attended Ava schools, graduating from Mountain Grove Mrs. Norma Lou Bishop Thornton, 62, of Independence, Kan., formerly of Mountain Grove, died on Nov. 12, 2007, from cancer at Hospice of Kansas City. She was born in Douglas County on Dec. 4, 1944, to the late Oscar Earl Bishop and…
A lifelong resident of the area Eva Faye Skaggs, the daughter of Robert James Wallace and Sylvia Lorene Breshears Wallace, was born May 22, 1941, in Ava, and departed this life Nov. 16, 2007 at the age of 66 years 5 months and 24 days. Eva was a lifelong resident…
He loved being with his family Murray Samuel Parker, the son of Charles Parker and Lillian Murray Parker, was born Oct. 4, 1924, in Randolph County, and departed this life Nov. 16, 2007, at the age of 83 years 1 month and 4 days. Murray was a resident of Mansfield,…
Attended Walnut Grove, graduated from Ava in class of 1947 Anna Marie Goss, 78, Harrisonville, Mo, formerly of Ava, Mo. Died Sunday, October 28, 2007 at Camden Care Center in Harrisonville, Missouri. Anna was born May 8, 1929 daughter of Ousley Grover and Cleffie Mae (Hennings) Blakey of Rome, MO.…
Funeral arrangements to be announced Floyd Bowcott, 59, of Ava, died Nov. 20 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.…
She taught in rural schools and in Ava for 36 years Wilma Porter Brooks was born on Aug. 24, 1928, to Charley E. Porter and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Plumb Porter, in Squires, Mo. Wilma accepted Jesus into her heart when she was a teenager at Murray Church. She met, and after…
Her half-century teaching career began in one-room schools Grace Hylton Curnutt, born in 1907 in Douglas County, died Nov. 6, 2007, at the age of 100. Her half-century teaching career began in one-room schools. She taught in the first year of kindergarten programs in Mt. Vernon and in Springfield. From…
Enjoyed her family and helping others Luceil Bell Duren, daughter of Orville James and Emily Mefford James was born March 14, 1925, in Almartha, Mo., and departed this life Nov. 9, 2007 at the age of 82 years 7 months and 25 days. In 1941 Luceil and Cecil “Sig” Duren…
Son of Frank and Mary (Aborn) French Howard Scott French, son of Frank and Mary (Aborn) French, was stillborn Nov. 12, 2007 in Springfield, Mo. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John and June (Lucas) French; maternal grandfather, Scott Aborn and a sister, Rogena Lansdown. Survivors include…
Attended Walnut Grove, graduated from Ava in class of 1947 Anna Marie Goss, 78, Harrisonville, Mo, formerly of Ava, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007, at Camden Care Center in Harrisonville. Anna was born May 8, 1929, the daughter of Ousley Grover and Cleffie Mae (Hennings) Blakey, of Rome, Mo. She…
A very loving and happy person Betty Dean McBride Lambert left this life Nov 9, 2007, in Wenatchee, Wash., at the age of 71. She was born to John and Luvada McBride in Douglas County in 1936. She had five children, 11 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She also had four…
A resident of the Ava area for the past 18 years Zola Marie Somers, the daughter of Harold Graham and Edith (Turner) Graham Percifield, was born Sept. 6, 1936, in Squires, Mo., and departed this life Nov. 7, 2007 at the age of 71 years 2 months and 1 day.…
Owned and operated his barbershop for 40 years Bobby Joe Miller, the son of Hermie Miller and Angie (Workman) Miller, was born July 22, 1930, in Silverton, Mo., and departed this life Nov. 6, 2007, in Springfield, at the age of 77 years 3 months and 14 days. Joe was…
She loved life, a gifted guitarist and vocalist Velva Izora (Hunt) Ellison, 89, died Nov. 4, 2007, following an extended illness, at the Ashley Health Center in Rogers, Ark. She was born on Aug. 9, 1918, near Ava, (Little Beaver area near Arno), in Douglas County, to David Willey Hunt…
She spent her life dedicated to her family Helen Jean Rowe Breeding, 52, was born Aug. 2, 1955, in Kansas City, to Leonard and Freda (Hicks) Rowe. She passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Ava. Helen spent most of her…
A truly caring lady always ready to help others Edith Izez (Barnett) Bailey, 82, was born Nov. 21, 1924, in Denison, Texas to Leslie Barnett and Ruby Akers Barnett. She departed this life Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007, at her home in Ava. Edith moved to Ava two years ago to…
Full obituary next week Helen Breeding, 52, wife of Kenneth Breeding, of Ava, entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Nov. 2, at Ava General Baptist Church, at 10 a.m. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today (Thursday) at…
Born near Gentryville, one of seven children Veta (Hurst) Coonts passed away peacefully in her sleep on Oct. 29, 2007, at 10:15 p.m., at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center in Ava, and is now at home with Jesus. Veta would have been 88 years of age on Nov. 14.…
Served his country during World War II Joseph Arthur Corum, the son of David Arthur Corum and Lorine (Coursey) Corum, was born Sept. 3, 1921 in Searcy, Ark., and departed this life Oct. 24, 2007, at the age of 86 years, 1 month, 21 days. Joseph Arthur Corum began his…
Entertaining family was a delight for Pearl Pearl Elvest Evans, 91, was born April 5, 1916, in Douglas County to Curtis Fleetwood and Adaline McRaven Fleetwood, in the Rippee community east of Ava. She departed this life Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, at the Christian Health Care Center South, Lebanon. Pearl…
Born April 20, 1944, in Waterbury, Conn. Roger J. Strollo, 63, of Cheshire, Conn., died with his family by his side on Monday, Oct. 1, 2007 at his home. He was the husband of Joyce J. (Porter) Strollo. Mr. Strollo was born April 20, 1944, in Waterbury, Conn., the son…
A resident of Ava since l986 Wesley Brian Willis, the son of Leonard Willis and Julia (Grigsby) Willis, was born Feb. 26, 1958 in Phoenix, Ariz., and departed this life Oct. 25, 2007, at the age of 49 years 7 months and 29 days. Wesley was a resident of Ava,…
A homemaker who enjoyed her family Barbara Jean (Selix) Colburn, 74, of Sparta, was born in Colorado Springs, Colo., on June 1, 1933, to Charles and Mae Selix. She departed this world surrounded by her family on Oct. 16, 2007. Barbara was united in marriage to Othel “Tiny” Colburn on…
A resident of Souder for most of her life Elzada Norene Souder, daughter of Lawson Clayborn Curtis and Theda (Arnett) Curtis, was born July 27, 1927, in Douglas County, and departed this life Oct. 22, 2007, at the age of 80 years 2 months and 25 days. Elzada was a…
He spent 20 years in the United States Air Force Retired Staff Sergeant Freddie Lee Barlett, son of Wilburn Oscar Barlett and Nancy Meg Nola Newberry, was born Nov. 28, 1933 near Girdner, in Douglas County. He departed this life Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007, in his home, in Macomb, at…
A graduate of Gainesville High School Timmy James Dougherty, son of Johnny Joe and Bernice Louise Lister Dougherty, was born six minutes after his twin brother, Jimmy Joe, in Ava, on Jan. 12, 1958. He joined his mother and loved ones on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007, in Oklahoma City, Okla.,…
A life long resident of the Ava area Wilma Pauline Fletcher the daughter of Estel (Tobe) Foster and Sadie (Duren) Foster, was born July 13, 1923 in Mt. Zion community, in Douglas County, and departed this life Oct. 19, 2007 at the age of 84 years, 3 months, 6 days.…
