Elizabeth G. Stonerock was born April 20, 1925 in Pauline, Neb., and passed away peacefully March 25, 2013 in Mercy Hospital Springfield, Mo. She lived a very happy life for more than 50 years at Brushyknob, near Ava, Mo. She was a kind and loving person who always saw the…
Lemuel Paul Robertson, Jr., son of Lemuel Paul “Shorty”and Dottie Opal (Henley) Robertson was born July 29, 1944, in Almartha, Mo. He departed this life surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, March 28, 2013 in his home in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 68 years, 7 months and…
Memorial services for Richard E. Putnam, 94, of Branson, were held on March 18, 1013, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Branson. Arrangements and cremation were under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home in Branson. Richard passed away on March 12, 2013, at Cox Medical Center,…
Delsie M. Delp, 90 years, passed away on March 26, 2013 at Beautiful Savior Nursing Home in Belton, Mo. Delsie was born Dec. 22, 1922 in Pondfork, Mo. Delsie is survived by two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Graveside services were Friday, March 29, in the…
Raydene Leser, 72, of Ava, Mo., passed away on March 24, 2013 at the Gainesville Healthcare Center. She was born on Feb. 9, 1941, in Leavenworth, Kan., the daughter of Alvey Percy and Calla Rene (Carter) Lindsey. Raydene was a dynamic individual that loved life, loved to laugh and found…
Wanda “Jo” Josephine Engelhardt, 87 years, passed away on March 21, 2013 of complications of Alzheimer’s Disease at Jordan Creek Nursing Home, Springfield, Mo. “Jo” was born June 28, 1925 in Tarkio, Mo., to Jessie Earl and Eula Marie (Cox) Robbins. Jo was a lifelong resident of the Ava community.…
Frances Carolyn Cowley, 77, of Wichita, Kan., passed away March 23, 2013. She loved beading and to crochet, especially baby blankets. She was preceded in death by her mother, Verna Reed; husband, Richard, and son, Joseph. Survivors include a son, Jeff (Terri) Cowley; daughter, Shelly Cowley; brother, Royce Reed; sister,…
John Robert Calhoun, 55, of Independence, Mo., died March 23, 2013. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, with funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday at New Salem Funeral Home, Independence. Burial will be at 2 p.m. in Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, Mo. Mr. Calhoun is the…
Leo Eldon Brooks, 91 years, passed away on March 20, 2013 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo., with his family by his side. Leo Eldon was born Sept. 3, 1921 in Girdner, Mo., to Walter Earnest and Deborah “Dee” (Ipock) Brooks. Eldon was a lifelong resident of the…
John William “Jack” Sarchet, 77, of Ava, departed this life March 12, 2013. He was born June 30, 1935, in Canton, Ohio. Services and burial will be conducted at a later date at Rosewood Cemetery, Humble, Texas. Local arrangements are under the care and direction of Ava Family Funeral Home.…
Theresa Langron Megeath, age 62, died March 18, 2013 in Tulsa, Okla., after a long battle with cancer. Theresa was a brilliant medical professional, educator, wife, homemaker and grandmother. Her influence and love will be sorely missed by all who loved her. She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on Jan. 3, 1951,…
H.R. “Sonnie” Loftis, 84, of Gainesville, Mo., passed away at his home with his family by his side on March 15, 2013. Sonnie was born on March 9, 1929 in Barren Fork, Mo., to Frank and Laura (Lane) Loftis. On Aug. 10, 1949, he and Freda Friend were united in…
Dorothy Loretta Burk was born Nov. 6, 1925 in Ava, Mo., and peacefully passed from this life on March 13, 2013. She was the only daughter of Floyd and Ola Staley. On July 31, 1954 she married Fred Arlee Burk and to this union two daughters were born. Growing up…
Opal M. Cooper, 86, of Ava, departed this life March 8, 2013, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare where she had resided a short time. She was born Aug. 6, 1926, in Newton, Iowa. A visitation was hosted in the Ava Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 4…
Laverne Eleanor Norman Russell, 81, of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Ava, departed this life Feb. 4, 2013. She was born July 3, 1931, in Springfield, Mo. Graveside services will be conducted Friday, March 15, at 2 p.m., in the Ava City Cemetery. Local arrangements are under the care and…
Reta Frances Watterson, 93 years, passed to Heaven on March 6, 2013 at Rocky Ridge Manor, Mansfield, Mo., with her family by her side. Reta was born Jan. 22, 1920 at her home in Smallett, Mo., to Earnest and Edith (Robertson) Hamby. She was the third of seven children. She…
Karen Lynn Redfearn, 64 years, passed to heaven on March 7, 2013 with her family at her side. Karen was born Dec. 25, 1948 in Springfield, Ill., to Donald and Nellie (Donathon) Redfearn. Karen worked as an associate underwriter for the Philadelphia Insurance Co. Karen was an Earnhart racing fan…
June 21, 1973 J.R. and Pam Garrison welcomed their first child, Amie Lynn, into their family at Springfield, Mo. She departed this life from her Springfield, Mo., home March 5, 2013. Amie was joined by a sister and later a brother as they grew up in the Dogwood community. She…
Helen Fern Gardner, 87 years, passed to Heaven on March 10, 2013 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo., with her daughter, Linda and Sam by her side. Helen was born Oct. 19, 1925 in Longrun, Mo., to Thomas Blaine and Eliza Mae (Hampton) Hobbs. Helen was a lifelong…
Robert James Reinartz, 66 years, passed away on March 5, 2013 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Mo., with his family by his side. Bob was born Feb. 2, 1947 in Carson, Calif. He was a resident of the Ava community since 2005 moving from Anaheim, Calif., where he had retired from…
Talapha Mae Gellenbeck passed away on March 3, 2013 at Glenwood Health Care Center, Seymour, Mo. She was born Feb. 20, 1919 in Milford, Ind. She resided in Indiana until 2000 when she moved to Ava, Mo. to be near her beloved stepdaughter, Mary Gibson, and step-grandchildren. Then in 2003…
Kathie Elaine Evans, age 55, of Battle Creek, Mich., died unexpectedly, Tuesday evening, Feb. 26, 2013, at her residence in Urbandale, Mich. Kathie, the daughter of Theron H. and Ruth E. (Krebs) Evans, was born on May 18, 1957 in North Tonawanda Niagara, N.Y. She was a 1975 graduate of…
Jessie Elbert Croney, son of Jessie Elbert and Glennia (Goss) Croney, was born May 18, 1944 in St. Louis, Mo. He departed this life on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013 surrounded by his loved ones in Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Mo., at the age of 68 years, 9 months and 9 days.…
Garry Wayne Lafferty, aka “Fishin’s Finest”, of Galena, Mo., was born Sept. 13, 1951, and went fishing with our Lord on Feb. 24, 2013. Garry’s lifelong love was fishing. You could call him to go fishing and he didn’t care what you were fishing for whether it be for white…
Hollis Dain “Doc” Smith, 77 years, passed from this life on Feb. 25, 2013 at home with his family by his side. Hollis Dain was born July 8, 1935 in Vanzant, Mo., to Ramey and Loeta (Estes) Smith. Dain was a resident of the Ava community since 1990 moving from…
Vivian M. Goudy Cooper was born Oct. 13, 1929, to Warren and Peggy Goudy, of Drury, Mo. She died Feb. 19, 2013. Bill Cooper, her husband, and son, Warren Davis, would like to thank West Vue Retirement Center of West Plains for their tender care, and Bishop Roy Lance and…
Willene Adams, 91 years, passed to heaven on Feb. 23, 2013 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Ava, Mo. Willene was born Nov. 24, 1921 in Dolph, Ark., to Rev. Benjamin Nelson and Zelma Elizabeth (Hively) Hall. On June 17, 1938 in Augusta, Kan., Willene and Charley Adams were…
Neal Adams, 85 years, 11 months, and 18 days old, departed this life on Feb. 20, 2013 at the Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Ava, Mo. Neal was born March 2, 1927 at McClurg, Mo., to Luther and Mary (Baird) Adams. He had three brothers, Lester, Virgil and Kenneth,…
Naomi Elizabeth (Turner) Walker, 82, passed away Feb. 20, 2013, with her daughter by her side. Naomi was born in Ozark County on July 28, 1930, the daughter of the Rev. Charlie and Emma Turner. She grew up on a farm which her dad homesteaded and she always loved the…
John Coy Porter, 50 years, passed to heaven on Feb. 16, 2013 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Mo. John was born Nov. 10, 1962, in Hernando County, Fla., to Shirley Wallace. John was raised by George and Shirley (Wallace) Sparks in California. He graduated from San Lorenzo High in San Lorenzo,…
Leon Keller, 75 years, 11 months, and 2 days old, passed to heaven on Feb. 18, 2013 at his home in Ava, Mo. Leon was born March 16, 1937 in Miller, S.D., to Joseph and Lila (Kane) Keller. Leon married Teresa on March 11, 1979 in Las Vegas, Nev. Leon…
Delita Mary Eliza Jenkins, 98 years, passed away on Feb. 14, 2013 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo. Delita was born July 21, 1914 in Douglas County, Mo., to James and Lunora (Thompson) Owen. On Aug. 27, 1935 Delita and Ralph (Rastus) Jenkins were united in marriage in…
William Henry “Bill” Holland, 76 years, 3 months, and 5 days old, passed to heaven on Feb. 15, 2013 at his home in Goodhope. Bill was born Nov. 10, 1936 in Plattsburgh, N.Y., to Merritt and Ruth (Smart) Holland. Bill was a resident of the Goodhope community for several years.…
Dorothy D. Herren 91, of East Moline, Ill., died Feb. 1, 2013 at home surrounded by her family. She is survived by a daughter, Norma (Cook), Pierce, Ill., brother James, Carter, Texas, and a sister Jean (Burris) Wiens; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two nieces that were very special to…
Neta Lea Gray, 79 years old, passed away on Feb. 17, 2013 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Neta was born April 6, 1933 in Ava, Mo., to Ernest and Jewell (Fowler) Ellison. She graduated from Ava High School. Neta was a resident of the Seymour community and formerly…
Opal Francis Black, 83, of Norwood, passed away on Feb. 17, 2013 at Rocky Ridge Manor, Mansfield, Mo. Opal was born Sept. 21, 1929 in Hope, Ark., to Dock Monroe and Clara (Barber) Burns. Opal is survived by four children, William Black, of Florida, Jasper “Jack” Black Jr. and wife,…
Golda Elinor Anderson, 97 years, passed to her Heavenly home on Feb. 1, 2013, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo., with her son, Arthur, by her side. Golda was born Oct. 15, 1915 in Douglas County, Mo., to William Everett and Flora Abbigail (Huff) Klineline. Golda was a…
Laverne Eleanor Norman Russell, 81, passed peacefully into Heaven from her residence at The Forum in San Antonio, Texas on Feb. 4, 2013. Laverne was born in Greene County, Springfield, Mo., on July 3, 1931 to parents, Clyde and Effie Curry Norman. Laverne is predeceased by her husband, Jack Russell;…
Elvis Ray Payne, 78 years, passed away on Feb. 11, 2013 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Ray was born July 12, 1934 in Atlanta, Ga., to Seaborn and Dussie (Simpkins) Payne. Ray was a resident of the Ava community for several years moving from Wichita, Kan. He was…
Peggy Lou Morris, 73 years, passed to her Heavenly home on Feb. 10, 2013, at her home in Ava, Mo. Peggy was born Dec. 14, 1939 in Holdenville, Okla., to Frank and Violet (Roe) Bilyeu. She was a Christian and a member of the First Baptist Church. She enjoyed camping,…
Carol Ann Frye, 46, of Greenbrier, Ark., passed away on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, after an unending six and a half year battle with cancer. She was born on Friday, July 1, 1966, in Mansfield, Mo., to Tom and Jo Ann (Ewing) Pierce. Carol was everything that a mom should…
Falecia Jean Pfister, daughter of Fred and Faye (Coonts) Pfister, Branson, Mo., died Jan. 22. She was 32. Falecia was the granddaughter of Alfred and Daisy Coonts, Evans, Mo., and Moses Strong. She is survived by a host of Douglas County aunts, uncles, and cousins; her godmother, Patty (Davis) Nitzschke, Springfield, Mo.;…
Mrs. Evelyn L. Miller, age 66 of Squires, Mo., met Jesus on the morning of Feb. 5, 2013 while at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Evelyn was born on Oct. 24, 1946 in Greene County, Mo., daughter of the late Frank T. and Lola E. (King) Gray who survives of…
Randy Middleton, from Berryville, Ark., was born April 4, 1962 in Mexico, Mo. He died Dec. 3, 2012 in his home. He was 50 years of age. Randy is survived by his wife, Kay, and one son, Cody; his mother and father, Donald and Patricia Middleton, of Ozark Mo.; and…
Wesley Lupton, 61, of Seymour, passed away Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, at his home. Wesley was born on Sept. 15, 1951, in Bruner, Mo., to William “Bill” Wesley Lupton and Elizabeth Mary (Hargis) Lupton. He was a graduate of Ozark High School, class of 1971. He retired from US Security…
Sharon Darlene Lakey was born on March 1, 1938 to Delsia and Agnes ”Midge” (Hale) Lakey in Ava, Mo. She departed this life Jan. 27, 2013 at the age of 74. Sharon lived many years in California before returning to Missouri. Sharon settled in Republic, Mo., where she owned and…
Ira Lavon Davis passed away on Jan. 24, 2013, at San Antonio Hospital in Upland, Calif, after a long illness. Ira was born Sept. 19, 1944, in Douglas County to Ira P. Davis and Bernice (Burton) Davis. After graduating from Ava High School in 1962 he lived in LaPuente, Calif.,…
Doss EJay Curtis, 60 years, passed to heaven on Jan. 31, 2013 at Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains, Mo. Doss was born Jan. 24, 1953 in Gainesville, Mo., to Lawson Clayborn and Thedith Violet (Arnett) Curtis. Doss was a resident of the Ava community and was a mechanic for several…
Marvin Huston Boring, son of Orville and Lucille (Lockhart) Boring, was born Jan. 18, 1933, in Seymour, Mo. He departed this life on Feb. 2, 2013 in Glenwood Healthcare, Seymour, Mo., at the age of 80 years and 15 days. On Aug. 11, 1953 he was united in marriage to…
Opal Waneta Blackman, 86 years, passed away on Feb. 3, 2013 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Waneta was born Jan. 23, 1927 in Hastings, Iowa, to Lane and Ina (Grammer) Morse. On July 14, 1945 Waneta and Elmer Haney were united in marriage. With this union one daughter,…
Patsy L. Shafer, 63 years, passed to heaven on Jan. 29, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Patsy was born June 13, 1949 in Mountain Grove, Mo. to Francis and Margaret (Yocum) Scott. Patsy and Clifford Shafer were united in marriage on Sept. 9, 1967 in Louisville, Neb. Patsy…
Edward F. Murphy, 96 of Kendall, Wisc., and formerly of Ava, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Hillsboro, Wisc. He was born on Aug. 9, 1916 to Joseph and Alice (Heesen) Murphy in Elroy, Wisc. He is survived by four stepchildren; seven grandchildren; 16…
Mrs. Luene Johnson, 79 of Taneyville, died Monday, Jan. 28, 2013 in the Ozark Riverview Manor, Ozark. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31 in the Kissee-Schofield-Eakins Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 in the White River Association, Taneyville, with the Rev.…
Esther Cleo Wrinkles, daughter of the late Rufus and Alice (Hutchison) Keller, was born on June 28, 1917 at home, between Champion and Denlow, Mo., and departed this life on Jan. 17, 2013 in the Autumn Oaks Caring Center in Mtn. Grove, Mo. She was 95 years, 6 months, and…
Myrtle Cornea Marsh, 91 years, passed to heaven on Jan. 21, 2013 at Ozark Nursing & Care Center, Ozark, Mo. Myrtle was born May 5, 1921 in Thornfield, Mo., to Snead and Winnie (Turner) Lawson. Myrtle was a resident of Ozark for a few years moving from Thornfield where she…
Elnora Angeline Enlow, age 87 of Mt. Vernon, passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at her daughter’s residence in Ava. Surviving are three daughters, Brenda Jarvis and husband, Gary, of Sacramento, Calif., Donna Hall and her husband, Garry, of Ava, and Dee Barrett and husband, Arthur, of Mt. Vernon; one…
Herman Alford Duckworth passed away Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013. For over 91 years he lived a rich, Christian life and will be remembered for his sense of humor and quiet strength. He was preceded in death by two wives, Beulah (40 yrs.) and Adeline (24 yrs.). He is survived by…
Kenneth Evans, 91 years passed away Dec. 28, 2012 at the Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Ava, Mo. Kenneth was born Feb. 6, 1921 in Denver Colo. He was preceded by a sister and two grandsons. Kenneth is survived by his daughter, Nancy Holznagle, Theodosia, Mo.; and two grandsons,…
Doris (Riley) Fleetwood, daughter of the late Luther and Lila Riley, was born on Sept. 3, 1939 in Douglas County, Mo., and departed this life on Jan. 12, 2013 in the Mercy Hospital (St. John’s) in Springfield, Mo., following a long battle with cancer. She was 73 years of age.…
Howard Gott, 73 years, passed away on Jan. 12, 2013 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Mo. Howard was born in Douglas County, Mo., in the Roy community to Fremont and Verla (Roberts) Gott. He graduated from Ava High School. Howard was a U.S. Army veteran and served his…
On Jan. 13, 2013, Kathryn Hamilton was called home to our Lord Jesus Christ at the age of 80. She was born on June 28, 1932, in the Ozarks at Smallett, Mo., to Walter Dee and Thelma Haden. It was from her mother that she learned both hard work and…
Chelmer Gaylord Ireland, age 78, of Aurora, Mo., passed away at 2:50 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at the Missouri Veteran’s Home in Mt. Vernon. Chelmer moved to Aurora from Ava in 1975. He retired from Carnation Milk Company later known as Mid Am. On Dec. 28, 1956, he…
Francis J. (Dick) Richards, 79, began his earthly life as the youngest child of Arthur F. and Lois M. (Jenkins) Richards on Feb. 15, 1933 near Rome, Mo. He began his heavenly life Jan. 6, 2013, on the same farm where he was born. In 1953 he married Mary Rumler and his…
Arlie A. Thomas, of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Ava, was born April 4, 1924, the son of Wayne and Maudie (Heath) Thomas. He passed to his heavenly home on Jan. 6, 2013, at the age of 88. Arlie was a loving father, husband and grandfather. He loved to travel…
William Leslie Turner, 93 years, passed to Heaven on Jan. 14, 2013 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Mo., with his family by his side. Leslie was born Nov. 29, 1919 in Pond Fork, Mo., to Daniel Alfred and Rosa Alberta (Woods) Turner. Leslie was a farmer and a lifelong resident of…
Dorothy Mae Humphrey, 81 years passed away on Jan. 1, 2013 at her home. Dorothy was born May 22, 1931 in Urania, La., to Thomas W. and Laura (Hayes) Gilmore. Dorothy was a homemaker and resident of the Ava community for several years moving from California. On Dec. 22, 1980…
James Elmer Curry, 92 years, passed to Heaven on Jan. 1, 2013 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo. Jim was born Aug. 15, 1920 in Douglas County, Mo. to J.E. (Elmer) and Esther (Curnutt) Curry. He graduated from Ava High School. Jim was a lifelong resident of the…
Ray Boyd Daniel Joseph Hicks, 32, of Ava, Mo., passed away on Jan. 1, 2013 due to injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. He was born on Jan. 21, 1980 in Tecumseh, Neb., the son of Ray Boyd Hicks and Lynnette Samantha Gott. Daniel was a 1999 graduate of Gainesville…
Thomas R. Winchell, 77 years, passed away on Jan. 3, 2013 at his home in Ava, Mo., with his wife by his side. Thomas was born April 25, 1935 in Joliet, Ill., to Robert and Bessie (Brooke) Winchell. Thomas lived most of his life in Coal City and Braidwood, Ill.…
Lawrence Thompson, 91, gained his heavenly reward on Jan. 5, 2013. He was born Dec. 8, 1921, to James Autie and Martha (VanHouden) Thompson. He proudly served his country as a US Army medic in World War II from 1942 to 1945. Lawrence was awarded three Bronze Stars in the…
Funeral services for Vada Smith were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7, 2013 in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home chapel in Gainesville, Mo. A visitation was held by the family on Sunday, Jan. 6 at Mrs. Smith’s home near Thornfield, Mo., from 1-4 p.m. Burial was at the Griffith Cemetery…
Francis J. (Dick) Richards, 79, of Ava, departed this life Jan. 6, 2013, at his home near Rome, Mo. He was born Feb. 15, 1933 near Rome, Mo. A visitation was hosted in the Ava Family Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, Jan. 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services…
Irene J. Oates, 91, passed away on Dec. 21, 2012, at home in Porterville, Calif. The daughter of Jessie and Clifford Paddleford, she was born in Ava, Mo., Jan. 4, 1921. In 1944 she married Paul I. Oates, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Oates, her husband and four sons…
David Miller, 60 years, 2 months, and 24 days old, passed to heaven on Jan. 8, 2013 at his home in Ava. David was born Oct. 15, 1952 in Springfield, Mo., to Bobby Joe and Patricia (Wood) Miller. He graduated from Ava High School. David was a veteran and served…
Evelyn F. Holman, 97, of Lebanon, died Thursday, Jan. 3, in Mercy Villa, in Springfield. Mrs. Holman was a former resident of Ava, living here when her husband, Marcus E. Holman, was county agent with the University of Missouri Extension. He preceded her in death Feb. 9, 1996. Funeral services…
Flora Jane Anderson, 77 years, passed away to her Heavenly home on Dec. 28, 2012 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Flora was born July 5, 1935 in Ava, Mo., to Leon and Golda (Klineline) Anderson. She was a graduate of Ava High School. Flora worked on the dairy…
Celesta Lavere Stone, 89 years, passed away on Dec. 31, 2012 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo., with her family by her side. Celesta was born Dec. 4, 1923 in Witty, Mo., to Arthur John and Florence (Hammonds) Hodges. Celesta lived most of her life in Douglas County.…
Gerald Wright, 86 years, passed away on Dec. 30, 2012 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo. Gerald was born April 28, 1926 in Douglas County, Mo. to Austin and Eva (Howard) Wright. Gerald lived most of his life in Douglas County. Growing up he enjoyed working on the…
E. Lowell Scrivner passed Dec. 22, 2012 surrounded by family in Phoenix, Ariz., after a stroke. He was preceded in death by his older brothers Glenn Scrivner, of California, and Orval Scrivner, of Missouri, and an infant son, Dale Nathan Scrivner. He is survived by Anna Wynona Scrivner, his wife…
Leona “Charlie” A. Lindberg, 68 years, passed away on Dec. 30, 2012 at her home from a sudden illness. Leona “Charlie” was born Feb. 23, 1944 in Cheyenne, Wyo., to Stephen and Lucille (Sara) Ferro. “Charlie” was a resident of the Ava community for many years moving from Alaska and…
Betty Ivy, 92, Springfield, departed from this life on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, in her home. Betty, the daughter of Frank Hudson and Myrtle Hudson-Tarbutton, was born on Sept. 10, 1920, in Grovespring, Mo., in Wright County. Bervil and Betty had been married almost 60 years until his death in…
Lloyd Edwin Witchey, 61 years, passed to heaven on Nov. 6, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo., from a sudden illness. Lloyd was born June 19, 1951 in Springfield, Mo., to Cecil “Bud” and Roma (Huffman) Witchey. Lloyd was a lifelong resident of the Ava community. He was presently…
Richard Louis Walker, 92 years, passed away on Nov.5, 2012 at the James River Care Center in Springfield, Mo. Richard was born Feb. 9, 1920, in Chicago, Ill., to Edward John and Mary (Deibel) Walker. Richard retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Colonel with 26 years of service.…
Wanda Maxine (Brooke) Moore, 91 years, passed to heaven on Nov. 4, 2012 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo. Wanda was born Oct. 13, 1921 in Douglas County, Mo., to Shirley and Sarah (Dollar) Brooke. Wanda was a homemaker and lived most of her life in the Girdner…
Sheiron Kay “Walker” Hutchison, 62 years, 4 months, and 14 days old, passed to Heaven on Nov. 5, 2012 at The Shady Oaks Healthcare Center, Thayer, Mo. Sheiron was born June 22, 1950 in Ava, Mo., to Sammy and Avenell (Wilson) Walker. Sheiron was blessed with three sons. Sheiron enjoyed…
Veva Louise Hann was born Oct. 22, 1941 to Merle Ira Mann and Evelyn Faye (Crum) Mann in El Centro, Calif. She graduated from Brawley High School in 1960 and met and married Keith Robert Hann the next year. They moved to Ava in 1964 following his discharge from the…
Rebecca Rose Burton, 59 years, passed away on Nov. 2, 2012 at her home with her family by her side from a long battle with cancer. Becky was born Jan. 15, 1953 in Ava, Mo., to Barney and Dolores Jean (Potts) Barnum. She graduated from Ava High School in 1970.…
William Harold Albright, Sr., 87 years joined his beloved wife, Rita in heaven on Nov. 4, 2012 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Bill was born Feb. 5, 1925 in Niles, Mich., to Harold Frank and Hazel Marie (Pfiel) Albright. Bill was a retired electrical engineer, law enforcer and…
Harold Gene Williams, formerly of Ava, went to Heaven Oct. 8, 2012 at the age of 68. He was born on July 9, 1944. Harold was a truck driver for over 40 years. Harold leaves behind to mourn his loss his wife of almost 16 years, Sandy; her children, Lisa and…
Angels in heaven proclaim their joy as they welcome home another child of God. George Monroe Welker joined his heavenly Father on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012 after a brief illness. He was surrounded by the love and comfort of his family at home. George was born on Dec. 9, 1927…
Jeanne F. Falls Martelli was born April 29, 1925 in Francisco, Ind., to Gilbert and Donna (Morton) Falls. Jeanne passed away peacefully at her home on Oct. 11, 2012. Jeanne is survived by her daughter, Donna (Ron) Rainbolt, of Ava, Mo.; her son, Keith Martelli, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; two grandchildren,…
Funeral services for Ira Clinton Lansdown, 92, of Flippin, Ark., will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, at the Gainesville Church of Christ, with Halbert Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Fannon Cemetery south of Ava. Visitation will be Thursday, Oct. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m.…
Bonnie Lou Frye, 78, of Ava, departed this life Oct. 9, 2012, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava. She was born Feb. 21, 1934, near Ava, Mo. Graveside services were conducted in the Dyer Cemetery near Basher on Oct. 15, at 1 p.m., with burial following in the Dyer…
Leo Melvin Bradshaw was born on March 28, 1926, in Norwood, Mo., the son of William Henry and Nettie Ethridge Bradshaw. Leo departed this life at his home with his loving wife, Ruth, by his side on Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, at the age of 86 years, 6 months, and…
Angels in heaven proclaim their joy as they welcome home another child of God. George Monroe Welker joined his heavenly Father on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012 after a brief illness. He was surrounded by the love and comfort of his family at home. George was born on Dec. 9, 1927…
Robert Charles Smith, 53 years, passed to Heaven on Oct. 9, 2012 at his home. Bob was born Jan. 30, 1959 in Hancock, N.Y., to Carl and Verna (Ferguson) Smith. Bob was a resident of the Ava community since 1997, moving from Canton, Texas. He worked in construction for the…
Deidra LeAnn Shelton, of Ava, passed away Oct. 1, 2012, in her hometown of Ava, Mo. Dee loved to hunt and fish and play with grandkids. She is survived by her two daughters, Kristen Maggard and Casey Ellison, of Ava; seven grandchildren, Keely, Autumn, and Bently Ellison, of Ava, and…
Marvin Riley, 86, passed away on Oct. 5, 2012 at Kabul Nursing Home, Cabool, Mo. Marvin was born Feb. 25, 1926 in Blanche, Mo., to W.M. and Dora Elizabeth (Riley) Riley. Marvin was a resident of Mtn. Grove for many years. Marvin was a Navy veteran and served in World…
Jean A. Rieken, daughter of Rudolf and Hattie Penning Rotgers, began her earthly life Sept. 13, 1927 in Ackley, Iowa. She began her heavenly life Oct. 5, 2012 from the Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Ava, Mo. She was married to Harry J. Rieken and together they worked on…
On Oct. 6, 2012, Lela Doris Nash, 83, entered into rest at John Knox Hospice in Lee’s Summit, Mo., after a valiant battle with cancer. Lela was born Aug. 31, 1929 in Squires, Mo., to Stella Adeline (Kennedy) and Charles Monroe Spurlock, the youngest of 10 children. She attended Ava…
Lawrence Vance Cogdill, 37 years, passed away on Oct. 4, 2012 at Ava, Mo. Lawrence, or better known as “Bubba”, was born March 22, 1975 in French Camp, Calif., to Charles Richard and Caroline Aline (Hern) Cogdill. “Bubba” was a resident of the Ava community for a few years moving…
Lester Sanders, 85 years, 11 months, and 30 days old, passed to heaven on Sept. 26, 2012, at Cox Medical Center South. Lester was born Sept. 27, 1926 in Douglas County, Mo., to Burl and Bertha (Alcorn) Sanders. Lester and Lottie Prine were united in marriage June 21, 1946 and…
Coleman Wade Miles, 24 years, passed away on Sept. 30, 2012 at Ava, Mo., from an auto accident. Coleman was born March 7, 1988 in Springfield, Mo., to Eulas Wade and Kimberley Cay (Terrell) Miles. He graduated from Ava High School. Coleman was raised in Ava, Mo. He was known…
Jimmy Roger Massey, 46 years, 0 months, and 5 days old, passed to heaven on Sept. 28, 2012. Jimmy was born Sept. 23, 1966 in Mtn. Grove, Mo., to Walter and Eula (Parsons) Massey. Jimmy and Marcy Sparbel were united in marriage on March 15, 2008 at the Black Jack…
Carolyn Ann Iott, daughter of Bennie Lee Wayne and Paulette Voil (Welton) Iott, was born on Oct. 24, 1961 in Cabool, Mo., and departed this life on Sept. 24, 2012 at her residence near Ava, Mo. She was 50 years, and 11 months of age. In 1970, at the age…
Ruby Coralee Ferguson, daughter of George Spurgeon and Evelyn Rosë, was born Aug. 17, 1930 in Tulare, Calif. She departed this life Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, in Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Mo., at the age of 82 years, 1 month and 9 days. She is preceded in death by her parents;…
Misty G. (McFarlin) Christeson, 30, of Ava, departed this life Sept. 28, 2012, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava. She was born May 9, 1982, in Springfield. A visitation was hosted in the Ava Family Funeral Home chapel on Sunday, Sept. 30, from 4 to 6 p.m. Funeral services…
Mabel J. Bryan, 90, of Springfield, Mo., passed away in her home on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012. She was born Aug. 12, 1922 in Ozark County, Mo. to Albert and Vada Nance. Mabel grew up in Ozark County and attended school at Evening Shade. Mabel and James L. Bryan married…
Edythe Christene (Turner) Applegate, age 88, of Raytown formerly of Ozark, Mo., departed this life to be with Jesus on Friday, Sept. 28, 2012. She was born near Ava, on Dec. 31, 1923 to Clifford and Daisy Turner. On June 13, 1941 she was united in marriage to Lawrence Applegate…
Jill Suzanne Adamson, daughter of Jerry and Josie Turner Adamson, was born Oct. 12, 1978 in Springfield, Mo., and departed this life on Sept. 18, 2012 in her home in Mansfield, Mo., at the age of 33 years, 11 months and 6 days. She was preceded in death by her…
Cecil Wayne Grigg, 64 years, passed to heaven on Oct. 4, 2012 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Mo., with his family by his side from a 10 year battle with cancer. Wayne was born July 1, 1948 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Dewey Cecil and Francis Christine (Huff) Grigg. He graduated…
Charles R. Anderson, 67 years, 9 months, and 11 days old, passed to heaven on Sept.24, 2012, at Cox Medical Center South. Charles was born Dec. 13, 1944 in Washington, Pa., to Floyd and Gladys (Chase) Anderson. He retired from the U.S. Navy in 1989 with 30 years of service. …
Mary Ruth Jones was born on Dec. 27, 1918, in the town of Shamrock, Texas, one of the six children of Jim Guy and Grace Errington Jones, and departed this life at Heart of the Ozarks Health Care in Ava on Sept. 22, 2012, at the age of 93 years,…
Donald “Wayne” Ross died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, at Delta County Memorial Hospital in Colorado. He was 76. Mr. Ross was born June 23, 1936, in Foil, Mo., to Robert and Arbie (Murrill) Ross. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, horses and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived…
Terry Allen Walker, age 58, of Dogwood, died Sept. 24, 2012 from injuries of a motorcycle accident. He was born Aug. 16, 1954 in Springfield, Mo., to Don and Maxine (Wade) Walker. He was a quarter horse trainer, and was a member of the N.C.H.A. and A.Q.H.A. He was also a judge and traveled…
On Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, Roberta C.L. Ireland, a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and dear friend departed this world surrounded by family who loved her at the age of 92 years, 9 months and 25 days. Although she will be missed we have comfort in the truth, that through…
Cecil Wade Ferguson, 81 years, passed to heaven on Sept. 16, 2012 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo. Cecil was born June 16, 1931 in Bertha, Mo., to Jack and Ella (Stone) Ferguson. Cecil was a resident of Ava for the past 19 years moving from the Cedar…
Benjamin Franklin Denney, 76, passed to Heaven on Sept. 7, 2012 at his home. Ben was born Sept. 3, 1936 in Douglas County, Mo., to Benjamin and Ethel Mae (Cox) Denney. Ben and Mae Leckenby were united in marriage on June 1, 1961 in Ava, Mo. To this union five…
H. Ray Holt, 80, of Seymour, departed this life Sept. 11, 2012, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield. He was born Aug. 7, 1932, in Clarksville, Tenn. Private family graveside services will be conducted in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield at a later date. Arrangements were under the care and direction…
Gladys Pauline Morse, 79 years, passed away on Sept. 8, 2012, at Lawrence County Manor, Mt. Vernon, Mo. Gladys was born March 10, 1933 in Ava, Mo., to Lymon Perry and Lottie (Fleetwood) Freeman. Gladys was a resident of Mtn. Grove, Mo., since 1989, moving from Sanger, Calif. She was…
Michael Bill “Mike” Roy, 63, of Harrisonville/Kansas City metro, passed away Sept. 6, 2012, at Carmel Hills Rehab Center surrounded by his brothers and sisters. Visitation was 9-10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 10, at Sovereign Grace Baptist Church, Kansas City, Mo., with funeral services at 10 a.m. Burial followed in Brushy…
Otto ”Buster” Vinson, 86, of Columbia, and formerly of West Plains, Mo., passed away Sept. 8, 2012 at Harry S. Truman Veterans Hospital. Private services were held in Ava, Mo., on Monday, Sept. 10, 2012. Interment was in Ava Cemetery under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home of Ava. Otto…
Ruby Yates, age 90, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, at Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born March 18, 1922, the daughter of Charles and Frankie Walker of Souder, Missouri. Ruby was raised in a family of nine girls and six boys. She graduated from Gainesville High School. On Dec. 30, 1938, she…
Bonnie Irene Stafford Davis, 85, of Covenant Place, Sumter, S.C., passed from this life on Aug. 23, 2012. She was the daughter of the late William and Erca Garrison Stafford. She was born April 29, 1927, in Iowa, and spent her childhood in Douglas County, Mo. She married the late…
Ruth Anne Rohrer Duran was born on Nov. 19, 1924, in Iowa City, Iowa. She was adopted by Milton and Stella Rohrer when she was 6 months old. She entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Aug. 29, 2012, in Harrah, Okla. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose…
Edna Louise Frye, 96 years, 5 months, and 5 days old, passed to heaven on Aug. 29, 2012 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare. Edna was born March 24, 1916 in Clifton Mills, Ky., to Charles and Georgia (Howard) Smith. Edna and Samuel Frye were united in marriage on Aug.…
Lester Floyd Gillespie, 79 years, passed away on Sept. 3, 2012 at Glenwood Healthcare, Seymour, Mo., with his daughter by his side. Lester was born May 2, 1933 in Poplar Bluff, Mo., to Floyd and Flora (York) Gillespie. Lester was a resident of Ava for several years. He was a…
On Aug. 30, 2012 at the age of 99, Thekla Dankert McElvain passed away peaceably in an assisted living residence in Columbia, Md. She was born March 2, 1913 in Worms, Neb., to the late Minna Mewes Dankert and Johannas (John) Dankert who were farmers. Thekla had a keen interest…
Bonnie Irene Stafford Davis, 85, of Covenant Place, Sumter, S.C., passed from this life on Aug. 23, 2012. She was the daughter of the late William and Erca Garrison Stafford. She was born April 29, 1927, in Iowa, and spent her childhood in Douglas County, Mo. She married the late…
Marie Fay Woolman, 85 years, passed away on Sept. 4, 2012, at Jordan Creek Nursing Home, Springfield, Mo. Marie was born June 16, 1927 in Wilhoit, Mo., in Ozark County to Nathan and Dora (Sievert) Riley. She graduated from Ava High School. Marie lived most of her life in the…
Agnes Pauline “Polly” Singleton, 89, passed away quietly Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012. She was born Oct. 16, 1922, to Willie and Dona Brown in Drury, Mo. She was raised near Ava, Mo., and was the second oldest of six children. She quit school early on to help raise her brothers…
Henry Jefferson Prine, 79 years, 5 months, and 22 days old, passed to heaven on Aug. 27, 2012 at his home. Henry was born March 5, 1933 in Arno, Mo., to Jesse Elmer and Ida Mae (Wheeler) Prine. Henry was a retired truck driver and general manager with Southwest By-Products…
Lyle Wendell Price, 75 years, passed away on Aug. 23, 2012 at his home with his family by his side. Lyle was born Aug. 23, 1937 in Wasola, Mo., to Jessie and Mattie (Martin) Price. On Dec. 9, 1961 Lyle and Betty Wheeler were united in marriage in Ava Mo.,…
George Albert Boyd, 93, Norwood, passed away on Aug. 23, 2012 at his home. George was born July 23, 1919 in Cookston, Okla., to Andy and Leora (Horn) Boyd. In September 1944 he was married to Mary Louise Rosson in Oklahoma. George is survived by four children and their spouses,…
Edith Dortha Maggard was born July 23, 1922, in Ongo, Mo. She was the second child of Cleveland and Stella (Nelson) Maggard. She left Ozark Riverview Manor, Ozark, Mo., Tuesday morning Aug. 21, 2012, to dwell in her home in Heaven forever. Edith was a lifelong resident of Douglas County. …
Carl Jackson (Jack) Johnson, 83, passed away from Parkinson’s on Aug. 17, 2012, at Edgewater Retirement Community in West Des Moines, Iowa. Funeral services will be held on Aug. 25, 11 a.m. at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Ava, Mo., with burial in Ava Cemetery. Visitation will be held at 9…
Karie Gail Hanger, 32 years, 3 months, and 18 days old, passed away on Aug. 19, 2012 at her home in Kimberling City, Mo. Karie was born May 1, 1980 in Mansfield, Mo. to Geoff and Betty Jean (Rosseau) DeChenne. She had graduated from Mansfield High School. Karie was a…
Robert Michael “Mike” Day, son of Arnold and Carol Hutchison Day, was born Feb. 8, 1962 in Cabool, Mo., and died on Aug. 10, 2012, in his home in Wichita, Kan., at the age of 50 years, 6 months and 2 days. On May 26, 1984, he was united in…
Charles Richard Cogdill, 71 years, 3 months, and 3 days old, passed away on Aug. 11, 2012 at his home with his family by his side. Dick was born May 8, 1941 in Colorado Springs, Colo., to Lawrence and Mary (Lemonds) Cogdill. He was a resident of the Ava community…
Melvin Nicholas Huffaker, 65 years, 5 months, and 30 days old, passed to heaven on Aug. 13, 2012 at Cox Medical Center South. Nick was born Feb. 14, 1947 in Lowell, Mass., to Melvin Guy and Flora (Phasoulas) Huffaker. Nick was employed by Scroll Compressors/Copeland in Ava and worked as…
Jacob Edward Landsdown, 1 month, and 15 days old, passed to heaven on Aug. 11, 2012 at his home. Jacob was born June 27, 2012 in Ava, Mo. to Ronnie Edward and Angela Marie (Neel). Jacob is survived by parents, Angela Marie Neel and Ronnie Edward Landsdown, Ava; a brother,…
Clifford Ray “C.R.” Woolman, III, age 26, of Aurora, Mo., passed away Friday, July 27, 2012, in an automobile accident east of Monett, Mo. He was born Dec. 31, 1985, in McKinney, Texas, the son of Clifford “J.R.” Woolman Jr. and Penny (Hall) Woolman. On Oct. 7, 2006, in Springfield,…
Julie Anne McClure Souza, 59 years, 10 months and 2 days, died and is now striding in heaven freed of her confines. Her death on July 26, 2012, was after a short stay in Mercy Hospital at Springfield with her husband, Ray, holding her tightly. Julie was born in Sutter…
Funeral services for Ella Marie Chambers Russell, 75, West Plains, were held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 27, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains. Mrs. Russell died at 2:50 p.m., Monday, July 23, 2012, at Ozarks Medical Center. She was born Oct. 26, 1936, at Dora, to William Calvin Chambers…
Quentin Bradshaw was born at Hammond, Mo., on Feb. 26, 1924 and departed this life at his home near Basher, Mo., on July 26, 2012. He was an Army veteran of World War II, having served in Germany. Upon returning home he was employed in the logging and timber industry.…
Robert Lee “Bob” Barnum, 62 years, 9 months, and 13 days old, passed to heaven on July 27, 2012 at the Ava Country Club, where he spent a lot of his time. Bob was born Oct. 14, 1949 in Detroit, Mich., to Laverne Edward “Barney” Barnum and Catherine (Churpdy) Barnum.…
Marvin “Newt” Delp, 78 years, 8 months, and 1 day old, passed to heaven on July 21, 2012 at his home with his family by his side. Newt was born Nov. 20, 1933 in Thornfield, Mo., to Roy Toby and Nora Ellen (Dilk) Delp. Newt was a resident of the…
Warren G. Plumb, 88, left this world to be with the Lord Jesus just as the sun was rising on the morning of July 19, 2012. He died peacefully at home. Warren was born on Jan. 14, 1924, in Ava, Mo., to Rev. George Washington Plumb and Lenora (Jenkins) Plumb.…
Roy Mallernee, son of the late Arthur James and Grace Theresa (Johnson) Mallernee, was born on Dec. 22, 1921 in Douglas County, Mo., and departed this life on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at his residence south of Norwood, following a short illness. He was 90 years, 6 months and 15…
Patrick Carl Lyons, 65 years, 7 months, and 28 days old, departed this life on July 23, 2012 at his home in Theodosia. Pat was born Nov. 26, 1946 in Brown Branch, Mo., to Gerald and Gertrude (Whitaker) Lyons. Pat had worked for Frazier Brothers and Southern Construction as a…
Rita Marie Lawler, 88 years, 11 months, and 10 days old, passed away on July 22, 2012 at her home with her family by her side. Rita was born Aug. 12, 1923 in Ridgway, Ill., to James Henry and Angeline (Walton) Abell. Rita was a resident of the Ava community…
Velma Marie Gray, daughter of the late Garnett and Zella (Goodman) Hopper, was born on Feb. 2, 1926 in Denlow, Mo., and went home to be with the Lord on July 15, 2012 at her residence south of Norwood, following a short illness. She was 86 years, 5 months and…
Mary Alice Cox, age 82, of Ava, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012 in Cox Health, Springfield. She was born Feb. 11, 1930, the daughter of Francis Luin and Clara Mae (McDaniel) Haden. On July 17, 1947 she was united in marriage to Ruben Cox at Mountain Home, Ark. She…
Helen Marie Harley, 92, of Hartville, passed to heaven on July 10, 2012 at Ozark Community Hospital, Springfield, Mo. Helen was born Aug. 23, 1919 in Lutie, Mo., to Charlie and Effie (Nooncaster) Haskins. She is survived by two daughters, Ann Harley and Linda Hensley both of Hartville; seven grandchildren;…
Burl Maggard, 81 of Bradleyville, died Saturday, July 7, 2012 at his residence. Visitation for Mr. Maggard will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 12 in the Kissee-Schofield-Eakins Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the White River Association Youth Camp, Taneyville with the…
William M. Giles, son of the late Frank M. and Jessie L. (Hancock) Giles, was born on Jan. 31, 1933 in Drury, Mo., and departed this life on Sunday, June 24, 2012 at his residence in Rogersville, Mo., following a long illness. He was 79 years, 4 months and 24…
Juanita L. House, 91, departed this life June 23, 2012, at Strafford Care Center, Strafford, Mo., where she had resided a short time. She was a former resident of Ava and had been living in Seymour, Mo., for several years. Visitation was hosted in the Ava Family Funeral Home Chapel…
Janet Marie (Suzie Clemens) Manley of Springfield, Mo., passed away on June 9, 2012 from a lingering illness. She was born May 17, 1963 at Long Beach, Calif. She is preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Bonnie (Miller) Clemens and maternal grandparents, William and Lena (Williams) Miller. Suzie…
Roger B. Will, 61 years, passed away on June 17, 2012, at Squires, Mo. Roger was born May 9, 1951 in Chicago, Ill., to Fredrick and Geraldine “Jerry” Will. Roger was employed as a press operator for printing shops for over 42 years. He was a resident of the Ava…
James Thomas Sallee, 100 years, 7 months, and 5 days old, passed to heaven on June 18, 2012 at Mt. Vernon Place Care Center, Mt. Vernon, Mo. Jim was born Nov. 13, 1911 in Pondfork, Mo., to James Barton and Mary Ellen (Hobbs) Sallee. Jim is survived by two children,…
Terry Wayne Julian, son of Jerry Alva and Patsy Evelena Julian, was born March 17, 1957 in Springfield, Mo. He departed this life, June 16, 2012 at the age of 55 years, 2 months and 30 days. Terry leaves behind his sons Gary Julian and wife, Karie, of Ozark, and…
Virginia Lee Johnson, 83 years, passed to heaven on June 13, 2012 at Springfield Rehabilitation Health Care Center, Springfield, Mo. Virginia was born Aug. 23, 1928 in Tulsa, Okla., to Aude Ervan and Alice Lena (Albright) Johnson. Virginia was a resident of Springfield, Mo., for several years moving from the…
Mildred “Liz” Bailey, 87, Ozark, Mo, formerly of Ava, passed away in Ozark Riverview Manor Friday, June 15, 2012. Liz was born June 24, 1924, in Ava, Mo., the daughter of Tom and Ollie (Posey) Pellham. On Jan. 17, 1942, she was united in marriage to Howard Bailey. Liz worked…
Diane Evelyn (Knopf) Thrasher, 72, of Mountain Grove, Mo., passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2012, in Orange Beach, Ala. She was born April 16, 1940, in Bakersfield, Calif., the daughter of Ralph and Margaret Knopf. She married Homer Thrasher on June 19, 1959, and to this union two sons were…
Rick Strong, 62, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012, in his home. Rick was married to Helen Strong and had three loving children: Amy Duvall and husband Mike Duvall and son Charlie Grissum. Rick had three brothers: Mike Strong, Don Strong and deceased brother Howard Strong. His parents…
Barbara Jean Shortt, 77 years, passed away on June 10, 2012 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo., with her family by her side. Barbara was born March 4, 1935 in Ava, Mo., to Clifford and Mary (Novak) Barnum. On Sept. 20, 1951 Barbara married the love of her…
Stephen Allen ‘Steve’ Norman, age 65, of Willow Springs, Mo., passed away at 6:57 p.m. Saturday, June 9, 2012 at his home after an extended illness. He was born on Aug. 30, 1946 in Springfield, Mo., the son of Etcyl Boone Norman, Jr. and Genieve (Exline) Norman . Steve was…
Iona Ann Nall Winona, 79, of Spokane, Wash., passed on June 4, 2012. She was born Jan. 6, 1933, at Girdner, Mo., and grew up at Ava. She is survived by a son, Larry E. Hitchcock and wife, Lynne, daughter Cheryl Ann Hitchcock, and son Charles M. Farris; granddaughters, Jennifer…
Mamie Friend Strong, 79 years old, passed away on June 13, 2012 at her home. Mamie was born Oct. 16, 1932 near Dugginsville, Mo., to Harrison and Iva Lawson Friend. She grew up in Ozark County, where she spent most of her life. Mamie married Mearl Strong on July 20,…
Vera Elizabeth Arnold, age 88, of Mountain Home, Ark., died Sunday, June 3, 2012 in a local hospice facility. She was born Sept. 4, 1923, the daughter of Esta A. Goodrich and Flossie A. Jontz Goodrich. She was of the Baptist faith, and a member of Twin Lakes Baptist Church…
Minnie Mable (Reed) Hutchison Snoddy, 103 years, passed to heaven on June 1, 2012 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo., with her family by her side. Minnie was born March 19, 1909 in Vera Cruz, Mo., to John William and Sarah Francis (Kelton) Reed. Minnie was a lifelong…
Alvey Douglas Lindsey, 68, was born on Nov. 8, 1943, and passed away at home, on May 31, 2012. Doug was born in Leavenworth, Kan., to Alvey Percy and Calla Rene (Mathy) Lindsey. He graduated from Washington High School, Kansas City, Kan., in 1961. At the age of 17, he…
Minerva Imogene “Gene” Wengler Kirschbaum Kane, 85, of Live Oak, Fla., beloved wife, mother, granny, and great-granny went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2012. She was born Dec. 7, 1926, in Chicago, Ill., to Elmer and Nora Wengler. She was the eldest of two children. She grew…
Gary E. “Tony” Calvin, 73, formerly of Kansas City and Osceola, passed away on Saturday, May 26. He was born in Ava, Mo., on Dec. 31, 1938, the second of three children and only son of Jerry and Maurine Henderson Calvin. He graduated from Ava High School in 1956. On Jan.…
Dana M. Denney, 77, of Ozark, formerly of Ava, passed away on May 30, 2012 at Circle of Life Hospice, Bentonville, Ark. Dana was born Nov. 2, 1934 in Douglas County, Mo., to Oscar and Pansy (Henson) Denney. She is survived by one brother, Jim Denney, Ozark, Mo.; one sister,…
Carol Sue Russell, 70, Kansas City, Mo., passed away Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, after years of declining health. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 2, 2012, 10 a.m. in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, Mo., with Pastor Oren Alcorn officiating. Carol was born on June 14, 1941, in…
Rondo Paul Welch, 79 years, passed to heaven on May 27, 2012 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Mo., with his family by his side. Paul was born Oct. 24, 1932 in Douglas County, Mo., to Marion Laswell and Nellie Mae (Rippee) Welch. He was a graduate of Ava High School. Paul…
Ruby Nora Miller, 85 years, passed to heaven on May 18, 2012 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo., with her family by her side. Ruby was born March 19, 1927 in Rome, Mo., to Audie Etzel and Izoria Elnora (Carter) Jenkins. On Jan. 22, 1975 Ruby and Russell…
William “Bill” Allen Byerley, 54 years, passed away on May 17, 2012 at the Sells Nursing Home in Matthews, Mo. William “Bill” was born July 27, 1957 in Ava, Mo., to Lucille Janet Byerley. Bill was a resident of Matthews, Mo., moving from the Ava area. Bill worked for several…
Howard Hillard Garland, 93 years, passed to heaven on May 18, 2012 at Christian Healthcare in Republic, Mo. Howard was born Oct. 29, 1918 in Jasper, Ark., to Tillman Jackson and Nellie (Pearson) Garland. Howard lived most of his life in Douglas County, Mo., in the Dogwood community. He was…
Jerry Lee Wallace, 68, passed away on May 13, 2012 at his home with his wife Nancy by his side. Jerry was born Oct. 13, 1943 in Hammond, Mo., to Arlie and Lena (Gaulding) Wallace. Jerry attended Thornfield R-1 School and was a member of the first consolidated graduating class…
On Tuesday, May 1, 2012, George H. Zimmerman, beloved father, Grandpa, uncle and friend, departed this world. Although, he will be sadly missed, we rejoice in the truth that he lives and we will someday be with him again. Born Oct. 8, 1917 to Henry and Marie (Pershing) Zimmerman, near…
Colby Snider, age 17, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012. He was born Aug. 20, 1994, to Scott and Jodie (Collins) Snider, in Springfield. Colby was a senior at Nixa High School, and was in the choir and was on the debate team. He attended church at Ridgedale Baptist Church.…
Lois Ritter, 93, of Warrensburg, Mo., formerly of rural Leeton, Mo., died early Sunday morning, May 13, 2012, at the Ridgecrest Nursing Center in Warrensburg. She was born on a farm, south of Mansfield. On June 15, 1935, in Ava, she married Charles Lester Ritter, who preceded her in death.…
Billie Calvin Campbell, 73, retired Boeing Aircraft machinist, passed away on Saturday, May 12. He was born in St. Clair, Mo. Bill attended Ava High School his freshman and sophomore years before moving to Park City, Kan. He served in the United States Marines. He was a Mason and a…
Gary Warren Hutchison, 50 years, 4 months, and 3 days old, passed to heaven on May 4, 2012. Gary was born Jan. 1, 1962 in Muscatine, Iowa, to Leva Wilburn Hutchison and Marilyn Hagedorn. After his mother’s passing Gary was raised by his father and step-mother Nada Louise Sexton. He…
Carrie Faunalee Russell, 54, of Drury, passed away on May 1, 2012 at her home. Faunalee was born July 19, 1957 in Gainesville, to Stanley Quentin and Mary Leota (Bartlett) Russell. Faunalee lived most of her life in the Drury community. Faunalee is survived by a daughter, Felicia Wall, Nikiski,…
Norman Dean Price, 69, of Bates City, Mo., passed away on Monday May, 7, 2012 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, May 10, 2012 at the Patterson Cemetery near Bradleyville, Mo. Visitation was held on Wednesday, May 9, from…
Reba G. Johnson, 98, departed this life May 5, 2012, at her home in Ava. A private memorial service will be held at a later time. Burial will be in the Walnut Grove Cemetery. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Ava Family Funeral Home. To send online condolences go…
Albert Plumb, 74, of East Moline, Ill., died Monday, May 7, in his home. He was the son of Virgil and Florence Plumb, formerly of the Girdner community. He has many relatives in the Ava-Douglas County area. Funeral services were held Wednesday in East Moline.…
Ethel Mae (Johnson) Duckworth, daughter of Emmitt (Bud) and Josie Johnson, was born Aug. 7, 1920, in Thornfield, Mo. She departed this life Sunday, May 6, 2012, in Glenwood Healthcare in Seymour, Mo., at the age of 91 years, 8 months and 29 days. Ethel leaves behind her son Randy…
William Dale “Bill” Sanders, 76, of Gainesville, Mo., passed to heaven on April 29, 2012 at the Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Ark. He was born on Nov. 13, 1935 in Souder, Mo., the son of Dale and Thelma (Graham) Sanders. On March 29, 2008, Bill married Regina (Denton)…
Magdalena Irene Otteson, 87, passed away on April 29, 2012 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo. Margie was born Sept. 16, 1924 in Poppenhausen, Germany to Wilhelm and Karoline Back. She was a resident of the Mansfield community since 1971 moving from Kentucky. On April 14, 1953 Margie…
James Calvin Miller, 64 years, 7 months, and 9 days old, passed to heaven on April 27, 2012 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. James was born Sept. 18, 1947 in Springfield, Mo., to George and Stella (Ritter) Miller. James was in the Army and served his country during…
John R. (Jack) Gregg was born Aug. 7, 1927, in Lawrence, Kan., to Harry S. and Sybil M. Boles Gregg. He passed away April 22, 2012, at the age of 84 years, 8 months, at his home near Ava. Jack attended school in Lawrence, Kan. He entered the Army just…
Richard Allen Coy, 57, of Strafford, passed to heaven on May 1, 2012 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo., resulting from an accident. Richard was born Oct. 30, 1954 in Douglas County, Mo., to Everett “Pete” and Lue Ellen (Pruiett) Coy. Richard was a resident of Strafford since 1997…
Naomi Ruth Burdue, 84 years, the daughter of Gertrude “Gertie” (Buchanan) Wilson and Herman R. Wilson, was born Oct. 4, 1927 in Ava, Mo., and departed this life on April 30, 2012 at her home with family by her side. Ruth was a resident of Ava, Mo., for the past…
Jessie Leroy “Bud” Dry was born Jan. 7, 1928 in Haskell County, Kan., and he passed away peacefully in his sleep in Springfield, Mo., on April 22, 2012. Leroy was the third of five children born to Fred Dry and Alma Doss. Leroy spent his early years in Kansas breaking…
Eldon V. Covill was born July 24, 1927, and passed away Aug. 15, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Phyllis Wickstrom Covill, on May 21, 1993. He was survived by daughters, Debra Shuler and husband, Billy, of Fort Worth, Texas, Paul Covill and wife,…
John R. (Jack) Gregg was born Aug. 7, 1927, in Lawrence, Kan., to Harry S. and Sybil M. Boles Gregg. He passed away April 22, 2012, at the age of 84 years, 8 months, at his home near Ava. Jack attended school in Lawrence, Kan. He entered the Army just…
Brantley Allen Lafferty passed to heaven on April 20, 2012 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Brantley was born April 20, 2012 in Springfield, Mo., to Joshua and Jessica “Jessie” (Mills) Lafferty. Brantley is survived by his parents, Joshua “Josh” Ellis Lafferty, Ava, Mo., and Jessica “Jessie” Leann Mills,…
Eldon E. (Shorty) Millard, 71, passed away on April 12, 2012, at North Western Medical Hospital, Chicago, Ill. He is survived by one sister, Carol Millard Cunningham, of Ava, and husband, Donald; nephew Craig Cunningham and wife, Debbie, and niece Janet Cunningham, all of Ava; and other nieces, nephews and…
Ray Frank Walker passed from this life April 18, 2012 at 11:15 pm at his home in Red Wing, Minn. He was born July 6, 1946, in Bakersfield, Calif., to Claude and Beatrice Walker. Frank lived in the Ozarks most of his life. He was preceded in death by his…
Julie Darlene Wright, 53 years, 5 months, and 2 days old, passed to heaven on April 17, 2012 at her residence in Ava. Julie was born Nov.15, 1958 in Dexter, Mo., to Otto and Easter (Kennedy) Patton. Julie was preceded by her parents, two sisters, and four brothers. Julie is…
Billy “Bill” Leroy Wright, age 85 of Ozark, died April 11, 2012. He was born Feb. 12, 1927 in Dupot, Ill., the son of Barney and Lydia (Stafford) Wright. Bill served his country in the U.S. Army, doing two tours in Europe during World War II. After the war he…
Arlo Junior Berry was born to Arlo and Midge Pool Berry at Trail, Mo., on April 12, 1942. Junior left us on April 16, 2012 at the age of 70. Junior attended school at Silver Shade and Dora. Junior was employed in Ohio and Davenport, Iowa, for several years. He…
Robert Ford Goforth, Sr., 65 years, passed away on April 14, 2012 at Mercy Hospital. Bob was born Feb. 22, 1947 in Madison County, N.C., to Kie and Addie (Rawlings) Goforth. On Sept. 7, 1972 Robert and Peggy Roberts were joined in marriage, to this union six children were born.…
Dareth Athol Raymer, a resident of Dothan, died Sunday, April 15, 2012 in Noland Hospital at Southeast Alabama Medical Center. He was 82. Memorial services for Mr. Raymer will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 19, at Cloverdale United Methodist Church in Alabama, with the Rev. Mark Lily officiating.…
Faye Sims, 89, longtime resident of Ava, began her earthly journey June 10, 1922, in Augusta, Kan., to parents Lee E. and Hannah (Lefler) Thurman. On April 15, 2012, she began her eternal life’s journey from Louisville, Ky. Faye’s life touched many people. She taught school in one room school…
Thelma Dell Yates, 96 years, passed to heaven on April 11, 2012 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo. Thelma “Sammy” was born Jan. 18, 1916 in Ava, Mo., to Ebb and Chloe (Gott) Hodges. Sammy was a lifelong resident of the Ava community. She had worked at the…
Thetis Olen Pruiett, 88, of Borger, Texas, died Saturday, April 7, 2012, in Amarillo. Services were at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at Gateway Baptist Church in Borger. Burial was in Westlawn Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers in Amarillo, Texas. Thetis Pruiett, often known as Peanut or…
Lonnie Dan Hicks, age 77, of Vanzant, Mo., departed this life from the arms of his loving family into the arms of Jesus on April 8, 2012 in the Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo. He was born on Dec. 13, 1934 in Drury, Mo., the youngest child born to Dan…
Harley Lee Collins, son of the late Isaac and Gladys (Robinson) Collins, was born on Jan. 9, 1926 in Huggins, Mo., and departed this life on April 1, 2012 in the Kabul Nursing Home in Cabool, Mo., following a short illness. He was 86 years, 2 months and 23 days…
Jonverl Marshall Sales, 80, of Ropgersville, passed to heaven on April 9, 2012 at his home. Jonverl was born Dec. 12, 1931 in Glenwood, Iowa, to John and Laura (Marshall) Sales. Jonverl is survived by his wife, Nora Sales, Rogersville; five children; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and…
Thelma D. Yates, 96, passed away Wednesday, April 11, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Ava. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.…
Trellis Roberts, 90 years old, passed to heaven on March 30, 2012 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare in Ava, Mo. Trellis was born March 6, 1922 in McClurg, Mo., to Luther and Bammie (Hicks) Roberts. Trellis raised cattle at her farm in Brownbranch which had been in her family…
Billie Lea Leonard, 88 years, passed to heaven on March 29, 2012 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo. Billie was born Dec. 27, 1923 in Tonkawa, Okla., to Charles Batie and Myrtle Zada (Alexander) Gann. On Sept. 20, 1944 Billie and Willie Lee Leonard were united in marriage…
Todd Allan Brown, 37 years, passed away on March 25, 2012 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Todd was born Aug. 29, 1974 in Springfield, Mo., to Ralph and Carryl (Bradley) Brown. Todd was a lifelong resident of the Gainesville community. He worked alongside his family as a computer…
Lillian Naomi Haskins, 90 years, passed to heaven on March 26, 2012 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo., with her loving husband, John, by her side. Naomi was born Dec. 17, 1921 in Nottinghill, Mo., to Jesse Herbert and Hattie Jane (Trent) Gaulding. On Nov. 16, 1940, Naomi…
Hugh Stanton Kail, 58 years, passed away on March 27, 2012 at his home with his family by his side. Hugh was born Aug. 27, 1953 in Coshocton, Ohio to Arden Arlandis and Lena Louise (Swindell) Kail. Hugh is survived by his wife, Patricia “Pat” Kail, Thornfield, Mo.; two children,…
David Cary Lawrence, 54, passed away March 20, 2012 in his home in Springfield, Mo. He was born Jan. 24, 1958 in Kansas City, Kan. David was a 1976 graduate of J.C. Harmon High School. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1983 serving in the aircraft maintenance field. After…
Mary “Kathryn” Nichols, 92 of Mansfield, Mo., passed from this world Wednesday, March 14, 2012. She was born July 6, 1919 in Wright County to Tonie H. Thomas and Winnie C. Odell Thomas. At the age of 13 she became a Christian at Little Creek Baptist Church and belongs to…
Garrett Van Alstyne Jr., age 70, of Oak Ridge, N.J., went to be at rest in Livingston, N.J., on March 21, 2012. He was the beloved husband of the former Yolanda (Lonnie) (Piatti) of Oak Ridge; loving father of Nicole Hammett and her husband, Chris, of Drury, Mo., and Garrett…
Judith Kay Boyer passed from this life on March 25, 2012, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield at the age of 60. Judy was born March 25, 1952, to Catherine (Illig) and the late Clarence Samuel (Duke) Boyer, in St. Louis County, Mo. Judy adored her nieces and nephews along…
Jeanne B. Snow, 88 years, passed away on March 20, 2012 at Century Pines Assisted Living, Ozark, Mo. Jeanne was born June 15, 1923 in Plymouth, Calif., to John and Matilda (Helbing) Beaver. On Nov. 25, 1949, Jeanne and Chester M. Snow were united in marriage in Las Vegas, Nev.…
Arthur G. Smith, age 95, of Nixa, was born March 18, 1916 in Kansas City, Mo., and went to be with his Lord March 15, 2012. Arthur lived on his farm, east of Ava on Highway 76, from 1979 until 1996 when he and Ruth moved to Nixa. While living…
BARTONVILLE, Ill. – Noah “Old Blue” Collier, 85 of Bartonville, died at 12:43 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2012, at Farmington Country Manor in Farmington, Ill. Also surviving are his wife, Thelma (Horner) Collier, of Bartonville; two children, Larry (Trina) Collier of Pella, Iowa and Janice Collier of Bartonville; two grandchildren;…
Leola Jeanne Heinlein passed away March 11, 2012 in Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center. She was born March 2, 1929, daughter of Benjamin Wesley Everett and Nora (Miller) Everett, the fifth child of nine children. Jeanne graduated from Ava High School in 1945 at the age of 16 and…
Verla Dean Hallmark, 79, began this life Dec. 8, 1932, at Dighton, Kan., to parents Lloyd Ralph and Amanda Louise Davidson Ellis. She departed this life March 4, 2012, at her home in Ava, Mo., at Red Bud Village. Verla was the ultimate mother showing genuine concern for her family.…
Joseph F. (Joe) Garner, 86 of Ava, Mo., was born June 29, 1925 near Noble Mo., to parents Floyd and Radie James Garner. On March 4, 2012 he departed this life at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Joe proudly served his county in the US Army during World War…
Bertha Ileen Cooley, 75 years, passed away on March 8, 2012 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Mo. Ileen was born Jan. 24, 1937 in Garrison, Mo., to Buster and Mary (Coffer) Cobb. Ileen was a homemaker and resident of Springfield since 1974 moving from West Plains, Mo. On Dec. 24, 1974…
Jewell Irene (Beach) Young was born at Souder, Mo., on Aug. 6, 1916, to Frank Beach and Parlee (Ratliff) Beach. After graduating from Gainesville High School in 1934, she lived in California for several years until her mother became ill. At that time she returned to the family farm to…
Max Alan Wood, 70 years, departed from the arms of his loving family into the arms of Jesus on March 4, 2012 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo., with his family by his side. Max was born May 28, 1941 in Ava, Mo., to Etzel and Alice (Posey) Wood. …
Virginia Maxine Smith, 85 years, passed to heaven on March 2, 2012 at Springfield, Mo., with her family by her side. Maxine was born Feb. 24, 1927 in Bertha, Mo., to Jasper and Delphia (Driskell) Alsup. Maxine lived most of her life in Douglas and Ozark County, Mo. On Dec.…
Carol Sue Russell, 70, Kansas City, Mo., passed away Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012 after years of declining health. A celebration of her life will be held this spring in Ava, Mo. Carol is survived by four sisters and a brother.…
Geneve Marlin, of Springfield, Mo., passed away Feb. 26, 2012, at The Manor at Elfindale, Springfield. She was born Sept. 21, 1930 in Elkhead, Mo., the daughter of the late Delbert and Delorce (Nelson) Swearengin. She was united in marriage to A.J. Marlin on Oct. 12, 195l in Seymour, Mo. …
Darrell Wayne Lakey, 78 years, went to be with his Lord on March 5, 2012 at his home with his family by his side. Darrell was born Aug. 11, 1933 in Coldsprings, Mo., to Guy and Lola (Hutchison) Lakey. Darrell lived most of his life in Douglas County. On April…
Grace Irby, 85 years, 10 months, and 29 days old, passed to heaven on March 2, 2012 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare. Grace was born April 3, 1926 in Bertha, Mo., to Isam and Nancy (Thompson) Hicks. Grace was employed by H.D. Lee as a seamstress, was a babysitter…
Anna Johanna Hughes, 80 years, passed to heaven on March 3, 2012 at her home with her family by her side. Anna was born March 29, 1931 in Smackout, Mo., in Douglas County to Casey and Rosa (Hodge) Schinkel. Anna was a resident of the Seymour community for 22 years.…
Verla Dean Hallmark, 79, was born in Dighton, Kan., on Dec. 8, 1932. She departed this life March 4, 2012 at her home in Ava, Mo. A memorial service will be announced at a later time. Local arrangements were under the direction of Ava Family Funeral Home. To send condolences…
David S. Graf, 82, was born in Kansas City, Mo., on June 4, 1929. He departed this life March 2, 2012, at the Heart of the Hills Healthcare Center, Ava, where he had resided a short time. Military honors were provided for the family by the VFW Post 5993 and…
Joseph F. (Joe) Garner, 86, was born near Noble, Mo., on June 29, 1925. He departed this life March 4, 2012, at Cox Hospital in Springfield. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 7, at 1 p.m., in the Ava Family Funeral Home. Visitation was hosted in the Ava Family Funeral…
Memorial Services for John Leroy Coffin (the bicycle man) were conducted Thursday, March 1, 2012, in the Ava City Cemetery. John was born Jan. 2, 1915, in Chicago, Ill., and passed away Jan. 2, 2006, in Springfield, Mo. He had been a resident of Ava for several years. Local arrangements…
Donald Walter Hawkins, 61 years, passed to heaven on Feb. 18, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nev. Donald was born Jan. 22, 1951 in Gainesville, Mo., to Dexter and Nelita (Farmer) Hawkins. From an early age, Don learned about hard work by working on his father’s farm. He graduated from Gainesville…
Lula May Kellogg, 99 years, passed to heaven on Feb. 24, 2012 at Presbyterian Manor, Farmington, Mo. Lula was born May 23, 1912 in Squires, Mo. to Charles Monroe and Stella Adeline (Kennedy) Spurlock. On April 5, 1940 Lula and Martin Kellogg were united in marriage in Ava, Mo., and…
George N. Kennedy, 77 years, passed away on Feb. 23, 2012 at Jordan Creek Nursing Home, Springfield, Mo. George was born July 13, 1934 in Toledo, Ohio, to William and Jennie (Aho) Kennedy. He was a retired pipefitter and welder. George was a resident of Ava, Mo., moving from Big…
Rondo Prock, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Feb. 28, 2012, just a little short of his 92nd birthday. He was born on March 11, 1920 in Souder, Mo., the oldest son of Granville and Mabel Gardner Prock. He graduated from Gainesville High School and attended Southwest Missouri…
Bonnie Lee Reid, 92 years, went home to Heaven on Feb. 25, 2012 at Magnolia Square, Springfield, Mo. Bonnie was born Feb. 9, 1920 in Ozark County, Mo., to James Everett and Willie Ethel (Steelman) Cantwell. Bonnie was a resident of Springfield since 1995 moving from Ava, Mo., where she…
Carol Sue Russell, 70, Kansas City, MO. passed away Thursday, February 23, 2012 after years of declining health. A celebration of her life will be held this spring in Ava, MO. Carol was born on June 14, 1941, in Ava, MO. After graduating from Ava High School in 1959 she…
Gwendolyn Eloise Barrett Sproat, 89, formerly of Drury, Mo., died Feb. 25, 2012, at her home in Highlands, N.C. A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 1, at 2 p.m., at the cemetery at Saddle Rock Ranch in Drury, Mo. All of her friends from this area are welcome.…
Geraldine Marie Walker, 83 years, passed to heaven on Feb. 21, 2012 at Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains, Mo. Gerry was born Jan. 3, 1929 in Mobeetie, Texas, to Clifford and Mary (Novak) Barnum. On Sept. 5, 1947 Gerry and James Doyle Walker were united in marriage in Springfield, Mo.,…
Eula Mae Gillespie, 75 years, passed away on Feb. 22, 2012 at Glenwood Healthcare, Seymour, Mo. She was born July 19, 1936 in Alton, Mo., to William and Stella (Sisco) Bridges. On Sept. 25, 1954, Eula and Lester Gillespie were united in marriage in Poplar Bluff, Mo., and to this…
William Ellis (Bill) Bolding, 79, of Ava, began his earthly journey on June 26, 1932, in Alma, Ark., to parents C.P. and Dillia Moss Bolding. On Feb. 19, 2012, he began his eternal journey from his home in Ava. Bill moved to Ava in 1962 to work as a meat…
Services for Donald W. Hawkins, 61, Las Vegas, Nev. (formerly of Gainesville, Mo.), will be held Saturday, Feb. 25, at 11 a.m., at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava. Visitation will be held prior to the service at 10 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Hawkins was a retired lieutenant colonel with the U.S. Air…
Leoma Mackey, 96 years, passed to heaven on Feb. 16, 2012 at her home with her family by her side. Leoma was born Jan. 11, 1916 in Smallett, Mo., to Jess and Lila (Wilson) Johnson. She lived most of her life in the Ava community and in southern California. On…
Verl D. Mitchell, 76 years, passed away on Feb. 21, 2012 at Mercy Hospital (St. John’s), Springfield, Mo. Verl was born May 2, 1935 in Taney County, Mo. to Marshall Verl and Geneva (Solmon) Mitchell. Verl was a resident of Washington state for over 40 years where he worked as…
Graveside services for Ethan Tyler Turnbull, newborn son of Billy Turnbull and Donna Marie Santacroce, were at 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, at Evergreen Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains. Ethan was called to be with the Angels on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012 at Ozarks…
Hobert Edward Wood, age 84, of Dardanelle, Ark., died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, at his home. He was born June 1, 1927 at Logan County in Delaware to the late Brownie and Donnie Higgins Wood. He was a WWII Army Veteran and a lifetime member of the Boyce Woods VFW…
Born Nov. 20, 1951 Died Jan. 28, 2012. God’s Garden God looked around his garden and found an empty place. He then looked down upon the Earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. With the help of his Angels they…
Ricki Dianne Gaddis reached Heaven’s gate on Feb. 2, 2012 in the St. John’s Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 62. Ricki was born on March 15, 1949 in Norwood, Mo., to Jim and Erma (Cooley) Hopper who preceded her in death. Ricki graduated from Walla Walla…
Michael Carter, 53, passed away on Feb. 7, 2012 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Michael was born June 6, 1958 in Bell Garden, Calif., to Thurman Alvin and Mattie (Ward) Carter. Michael was a resident of Ava for several years and was employed by Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare…
Dale H. Ussery, 70 years, passed away on Feb. 7, 2012 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Mo. Dale was born Oct. 23, 1941 in Greene County, Ill., to Lloyd and Mildred (Bechdolt) Ussery. Dale was a resident of the Ava community for the past eight years moving from Pisgah, Iowa, where…
Roxie Faye “Johns” Cook Swearengin was born on Sept. 27, 1916 to Ora Lee and Muriel Blanch (Daniels) Johns near Seymour, Mo. She departed this life on Jan. 27, 2012 at St. John’s hospital at the age of 95 years and 4 months. On Aug. 21, 1934 Roxie married John…
Charles “King” Shollenberger, age 91, of Springfield died on Jan. 29, 2012 in Mercy Villa after a short illness. King was born Jan. 10, 1921, in Ozark, Mo., to Charles and Ethel (King) Shollenberger. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, James Norvell (Fritz) Shollenberger; and a sister,…
Mrs. Diana Sanders, 65, of Bolivar, Mo., died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 at her residence. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 9, in the Kissee-Schofield-Eakins Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel with Elder R.J. Mendel officiating.…
Virginia Emma Prine, 79 years, passed to heaven on Feb. 1, 2012 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Virginia was born Feb. 9, 1932 in Watts, Okla., to William and Blanche (Greene) White. Virginia was a resident of the Ava community for three years moving from Rogers, Ark., where…
Richard Edward Marler, 30, of Fordland, passed to heaven on Feb. 6, 2012 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Rick was born Oct. 21, 1981 in Springfield to Steven and Leta (Riggs) Marler. Rick is survived by his grandmother, Viola Marler, Fordland; his parents, Leta Marler and Steve Ray…
Gregory Allen Mackey, 52, of Branson, Mo., passed away suddenly Monday, Jan. 30, 2012 in his home. Gregory was born on Oct. 26, 1959 in Kansas City, Kan., to Franklin D. and Louise Elizabeth (Cooley) Mackey, the eldest of four children. Gregory grew up in Independence, Mo., where he attended…
Ava Family Funeral Home announces services for Eugene V. (Jack) Hunziker, 84, of Ava, who passed away Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center. Graveside services will conducted Friday, Feb. 10, at 1 p.m., in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. A visitation will be hosted from…
Michael Carter, 53, passed away on Feb. 7, 2012 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Michael was born June 6, 1958 in Bell Garden, Calif., to Thurman Alvin and Mattie (Ward) Carter. Michael was a resident of Ava for several years and was employed by Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare…
Brett Riley Crewse, 23 years, passed away on Jan. 26, 2012 at St. John’s Mercy Hospital, Springfield. Brett was born Nov. 29, 1988 in Springfield, Mo., to Len Crewse and Jennie Johnson. Brett lived most of his life in Ava, Mo. He graduated from Ava High School. He was a…
Richard Eugene Woodall, 85 years, passed away Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Ava, Mo. His mind and spirit were strong but his body could no longer fight the prostate cancer. Richard was born Nov. 25, 1926 in Burlington, Iowa, to Thomas and Mary (Anderson)…
Lester C. Wallace, 87, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012 at Trinity West in Rock Island, Ill. Funeral services were held at 11:30 am, Monday, Jan. 30, in the Runge Mortuary Chapel. Visitation was from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary. Burial, with military honors, was…
Arthur E. (Art) Levan, 71, of Ava, passed away Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, at his home. He was born April 8, 1940, near Ava. Memorial services were conducted at Ava Family Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 1 p.m. All arrangements are under the care and direction of…
Christopher (Chris) Lee Ford, of Olathe, Kan., died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012 in Truman Medical Center. Born in Springfield, Mo., July 29, 1985, to Debra Ford, Chris grew up on a farm with his family in Souder, Mo. Chris is survived by his grandmother Betty Gardner; mother Debra Sanna; father…
James L. Cowart, age 78, of Kerrville, Texas, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 at his residence. He was born June 10, 1933 in Jarrell, Texas, to Wilburn Lee Cowart and Lois Louise (Whitley) Cowart. James graduated from high school in Florence, Texas. He was a veteran who served in…
Wayne Elmer Wolter, 65, has passed and gone to heaven on Jan. 17, 2012. He was at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare due to longterm illness. He was born Aug. 4, 1946, in Milwaukee, Wisc. He moved to Ava in September 2001. He enjoyed raising cattle and cooking, and BBQing.…
Kathleen Wilma Sparks, 80 years, passed to heaven on Jan. 22, 2012 at her home in Ava, Mo. Kathleen was born March 18, 1931 in Huntsville, Ark., to Amos Leander and Naomi Aileen (Davis) McCoy, the eldest of seven children. Kathleen was a resident of the Ava community for 50…
Charles Odum, Jr., 83 years, 4 months, and 24 days old, passed to heaven on Jan. 21, 2012 at Missouri Veteran’s Home, St. James, Mo. Charles was born Aug. 28, 1928 in Carrier Mills, Ill., to Charles and Gladys (Stout) Odum. He was united in marriage to Deloris Broy in…
Wanda Fern Maggard, 74 years, passed to heaven on Jan. 12, 2012 at her home with her family by her side. Wanda was born May 3, 1937 in Keltner, Mo., to George and Laura (Pruiett) Thompson. Wanda lived most of her life in the Bradleyville community. On Jan. 8, 1959…
Arthur E. (Art) Levan, 71, of Ava, passed away Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, at his home. He was born April 18, 1940, near Ava. Memorial services were conducted at Ava Family Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 1 p.m. All arrangements are under the care and direction of…
On Tuesday evening, Jan. 17, 2012, Raymond Lawrence Coday was called to his heavenly home, at the age of 86 years, 7 months and 23 days. Although we miss him, we have peace in knowing that one day we will meet again. Born May 25, 1925 to Martin and Agnes…
James Harrison Carter II, 66 years, passed to heaven on Jan. 12, 2012 at his home with his family by his side. Jim was born July 4, 1945 in Biloxi, Miss., to James Harrison and Virginia (Crouch) Carter. On Aug. 7, 1965 Jim and Nina Spurrier were united in marriage…
ATHENS, Texas–Services for Lonnie R. Porter, Sr., 72, Athens are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012 in Carroll-Lehr Funeral Chapel in Athens with LaRon Branson and Tom Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Shelby Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Porter died Jan. 15, 2012 in Tyler. He was born July…
Daniel “Dan” William Wilson, son of the late Christopher E. and Hattie (James) Wilson, was born on Nov. 11, 1918 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and departed this life on Friday, Jan. 6, 2012 at his home in Vanzant, Mo., following a short illness at 93 years of age. Daniel grew…
Dale Wilford Lakey, age 77, father of five children, sawmiller, logger, fisherman, trapshooter, turkey hunter and frequent fish fryer, passed away of natural causes Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, in Golden Years Care Center of Harrisonville, Mo. Dale was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie (Cannon) Lakey of 32 years,…
Beulah Frazier, 85 years, passed to heaven on Jan. 5, 2012 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo., with her family by her side. Beulah was born Aug. 20, 1926 in Rockbridge, Mo., to David and Earla (Liniger) Byerley. Beulah was a lifelong resident of the Noble community. On…
Orvin Franklin Phipps passed away Dec. 21, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo. Services were held at the Sheffeld Family Life Center in Kansas City, Mo., on Dec. 27, 2011. The interment with military honors was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Orvin was born March 7, 1920, to William Franklin and Annabelle…
Walter W. Orr, 85, of Longview, Wash., was born Jan. 19, 1926, in Ava, Mo., and died Dec. 29, 2011, at the Hospice Care Center in Longview. Mr. Orr served in the Navy. Walter is survived by his wife, Lela M. Orr; daughter, Connie and his son, Michael; grandchildren, Bill,…
Archie Wesley McGill, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed from this life Dec. 22, 2011 after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Services were at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, at South Haven Baptist Church in Belton, Mo. Visitation was from 9:30 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the church.…
Lester L. Luna of Springfield, Mo., was born in Okmulgee, Okla., on Jan. 20, 1919, to Alva Taylor and Abbie Edwards Luna, and went to be with the Lord on Dec. 31, 2011, in Springfield, Mo., just three weeks before his 93rd birthday. Lester’s was a long life marked by…
Leatha Florene (Curtis) Hardin died in her home in Omaha, Neb., of brain cancer. The daughter of Jack and Flora (Leroy) Curtis, she was born at Rockbridge, Mo., on March 14, 1934. Florene worked for many years at AT&T in Omaha. She was preceded in death by her parents; her…
Byron Sidney Hancock, the son of Veta and Farrell Berry, was born on Dec. 23, 1926, in Douglas County, Mo., and departed this life on Dec. 30, 2011, at the age of 85. Sid served in the US Army during World War II and was a retired real estate broker.…
Muriel Renamae Burk, 84, of Ava, Mo., was born May 1, 1927 in Colcord, Okla., to parents Lulin and Emma Husong Sisson. On the morning of Dec. 30, 2011, she departed this life in Siloam Springs Memorial Hospital, Siloam Springs, Ark. On Dec. 20, 1944 she married William (Bill) Burk…
Jon Aaron Chlarson, 41 years, 8 months, and 10 days old, passed to heaven on Dec. 26, 2011 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Jon was born April 16, 1970 in Oceanport, N.J., to Karl and Reba (Jackson) Chlarson. Jon and Cindy Johnson were united in marriage Dec. 3, 1994…
Ruth Violet Fluss, 94 years, 10 months and 15 days old, passed to heaven on Dec. 22, 2011, at the Rocky Ridge Manor in Mansfield, Mo. Ruth was born Feb. 7, 1917 near Fallon, Mont., to August and Lena (Grutt) Albrecht. Ruth was united in marriage to Leo A. Fluss…
Kenneth Lee Stout, 17, of Republic, Mo., passed away Dec. 15, 2011 in Ava, Mo. Kenny was born Oct. 5, 1994 in Springfield, Mo., to Michael and Marianne McFarlin Stout. As a child growing up in Ava he enjoyed Mighty Mites football and in junior high was one of the…
Jason Lamar Burkdoll, 45 years, 3 months, and 3 days old, passed away on Dec. 7, 2011 at his home. Jason was born Sept. 4, 1966 in Mansfield, Mo., to Johnny and Carolyn “Carrie” (Mitchusson) Burkdoll, Sr. Jason was a lifelong resident of the Ava community. He was a graduate…
Irene E. Searcy, 81, of Gainesville, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011, at her residence near Brixey. She was born Jan. 7, 1930, at Little Rock, Ark. Graveside services were conducted at Hilo Cemetery on Monday, Dec. 5, at 11 a.m. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Ava…
Philip J. Rutherford, 89, passed away on Dec. 10, 2011 in Fayetteville, Ark. Born in Springport, Ind., Nov. 19, 1922, he graduated from Mt Summit High School, and was a 1945 graduate of Purdue University. Philip worked in sales for Kraft Foods, Inc. in Indiana, Texas, Illinois and New Jersey…
John Frank Kraft Jr., 81 years, entered his heavenly home on Dec. 13, 2011 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Mo., surrounded by his family and friends. John was born March 20, 1930 in Lincoln, Neb., to John Frank and Bertha (Schwindt) Kraft Sr. John was self-employed as a commercial and…
Donald R. Brown, 76 of Rochelle, Ill., passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, Ill. He was born on Sept. 23, 1935 in Ava, Mo., to Louis A. and Margaret M. (Hammand) Brown. Don married Maxine Woolbright on Sept. 2, 1956 in Rochelle. Prior…
Chad Alan Lee, 34 years, 8 months, and 4 days old, passed to heaven on Dec. 5, 2011 at Seymour, Mo. Chad was born April 1, 1977 in Springfield, Mo., to Gary and Delores (Wright) Lee. He was a graduate of Ava High School. Chad was a lifelong resident of…
Gary Ray Lee, 58 years, 2 months, and 9 days old, passed to heaven on Dec. 5, 2011 at Seymour, Mo. Gary was born Sept. 27, 1953 in Houston, Mo., to Robert “Bob” and Fern (Privett) Lee. Gary was employed with Seymour Special Road District and had worked with them…
Barbara Pearl Tidwell Warren, 93 years, passed to heaven on Nov. 30, 2011 at Sarcoxie Nursing Center. Barbara was born Nov. 11, 1918 in The Dalles, Ore., to Roy and Myra (Tegarden) Clibon. She was a resident of Sarcoxie, Mo., moving from Mansfield and Macomb, Mo., communities. On May 24,…
Irene E. Searcy, 81, of Gainesville, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011, at her residence near Brixey. She was born Jan. 7, 1930, at Little Rock, Ark. Graveside services were conducted at Hilo Cemetery on Monday, Dec. 5, at 11 a.m. Arrangements and cremation are under the care and direction…
Golda Marie Goin, 92 years, 11 months, and 8 days old, passed to heaven on Dec. 5, 2011 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Golda was born Dec. 28, 1918 in Douglas County, Mo., to Jim and Eva (Johnson) Scribner. On Feb. 19, 1938 Golda and Truman Goin were…
Harold Eugene Dye, 86, died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011 at his home in Ava following a battle with lung cancer. He was born Jan. 17, 1925 in Ava, Mo., to Henry and Helen (Peterson) Dye. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Gordon Dye. On May…
Patrick George Bohn, 65 years, passed to heaven on Dec. 6, 2011 at his home in Ava, Mo. Pat was born Nov. 29, 1946 in St. Louis, Mo., to George and Carol (Rowbottom) Bohn. Pat was a resident of the Ava community since 2000, moving from St. Louis. He was…
Florence G. Morrison, 86, of Ozark, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011. She was born Feb. 7, 1925, in Wewoka, Okla. On Aug. 7, 1948, she married John Dorrall Morrison in Yuma, Ariz. John preceded Florence in death in 2006. Florence enjoyed cooking and passed on her love of it…
Bob D Kleeb, 85, of Batesville, Ark., died Friday, Nov. 4, in the White River Medical Center in Batesville, Ark. Born May 2, 1926 in Harlingen, Texas, he was the son of Marvel Hommel and William Kleeb. He was preceded in death in by his mother, father, and one wife,…
Elsie LaVerne Cunningham, 89, of Moline, Ill., formerly of Ava, died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011, at Hope Creek Care Center, East Moline. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 21, at Edgewood Baptist Church, in Rock Island, Ill. The visitation was from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov.…
Harold Dye, 86, of Ava, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 29, at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home of Ava.…
Barbara Tidwell Warren, 93, of Sarcoxie, Mo., formerly of Ava, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011, at Sarcoxie Nursing Center. Surviving are her six daughters, Joanna Tidwell Haynes, Susie Graham, Mary Goss, Lenora Downing, Donna Reed and Myra Douglas. Funeral services will be held Saturday,…
Nancy Parker, 74, died Nov. 22, 2011 at Good Samaritan Center in Dodge City, Kan. She was born on March 6, 1937 in Brixey, Mo., the daughter of Floyd and Radie (James) Garner. Nancy is survived by a daughter, Karen Clare of Dodge City, Kan.; a son, Ricky Garner, of…
Aubie Ray Naugle, 78 years, 11 months, and 13 days old, passed to heaven on Nov. 19, 2011 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Aubie was born Dec. 6, 1932 in Grabeel, Mo., to Orville and Helen (Bushong) Naugle. Aubie was a resident of Mansfield, Mo., moving from Squires,…
Landon D. Fleetwood Sr., 75, of Ozark, Mo., formerly of Ava, passed away Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. He was born Nov. 7, 1936, at Squires, Mo. Graveside services were conducted at Fannon Cemetery on Wednesday, Nov. 23, at 11:30 a.m. Visitation was held from…
Dane Marshall Solomon, 13 years, passed to heaven on Nov. 13, 2011 at Ava, Mo. Dane was born April 4, 1998 in Springfield, Mo., to Marty and Marla (Graham) Solomon. Dane was a lifelong resident of the Ava community. He was a student at the Skyline R-2 School at Norwood,…
Eeva McSwain, 93, of Pocahontas, Ark., went to be with her Lord on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, at Randolph Nursing Home in Pocahontas, Ark. She was born Jan. 21, 1918. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alvis, and the sister of the late Mary Henderson.…
Larry V. Hampton, 67 years, 1 month, and 20 days old, passed to Heaven on Nov. 11, 2011 at St. John’s Regional Health Center. Larry was born Sept. 22, 1944 in Ava, Mo., the son of Virgil and Ora (Johnson) Hampton. His father passed away before his birth and he…
Elwood Williams, 68 years passed to heaven on Nov. 3, 2011 at his home in Ava, Mo. Elwood was born March 20, 1943 in Douglas County, Mo., to Lloyd and Bertha (Stillings) Williams. Elwood was employed by Fasco as a die caster for several years. He liked to play bingo…
Velora Lorene Loper, 72 years, passed away on Nov. 5, 2011 at her home in Ava, Mo. Velora was born July 23, 1939 in Maries County, Mo., to Melvin Wayne and Ruby Geraldine (Barnett) Moreland. On Aug. 28, 1955, Velora and Billy Gene Loper were united in marriage in St.…
Rosco William Ehrhardt was born May 11, 1923 in Ravenden, Ark., to Sam and Rebecca Ehrhardt and departed for his heavenly home and to join his cherished wife Claire on Nov. 2, 2011. Rosco was the oldest boy born to a family of 10 children in Arkansas. He moved to…
Norman Eugene Duckworth, 83 years, 9 months, and 20 days old, passed to heaven on Nov. 3, 2011 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo. Norman was born Jan. 14, 1928 in Toledo, Mo., to Homer and Lizzie (Daves) Duckworth. Norman lived most of his life in the Ava…
Orie Leroy Bowcott, 60 years, passed away on Nov. 1, 2011 at his home in Ava. Orie was born June 22, 1951 in the state of Illinois to William and Virginia (Phillips) Bowcott. Orie lived most of his life in the Ava and Squires area. He served in United States…
Dusty Lynn Wolfenbarger, 30 years, 6 months, and 20 days old, passed to heaven on Oct. 29, 2011 at Cedarcreek, Mo. Dusty was born April 9, 1981 in Springfield, Mo., to Gary and Colleen Marie (McCoy) Dobbs. Dusty lived most of her life in the Ava area. She was employed…
Carval Max Roberts, 58 years, 9 months, and 0 days old, passed to heaven on Oct. 28, 2011 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Max was born January 28, 1953 in Paris, Tenn., to Dorsie and Mary Elna (Simpson) Roberts. On July 8, 1972, Max and Linda Aid were…
Donald Ray (Don) Mathes was born June 24, 1944, at Crossroads, Mo., the only son of Ralph and Ethel Albright Mathes. He rode into the sunset of eternity from his home near Ava, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, after a long and valiant battle with cancer. After graduation from Ava…
Orie Bowcott, 60, died Tuesday in his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.…
Alfred Alvis Thomas, 77, of Wasola, Mo., passed to heaven on Oct. 31, 2011 while working on his farm near Nottinghill. He was born on July 26, 1934 in Wilhoit, Mo., the son of James Kelly and Nancy Genevra (Harley) Thomas. Alvis was a graduate of Gainesville High School. He…
Harlan Dale Davis, 68 years, 2 months, and 9 days old, passed to heaven on Oct. 20, 2011, in Ava, Mo. Harlan was born Aug. 11, 1943 in Yakima, Wash., to Clifton Dale and Lela (Shinpaugh) Davis. Harlan lived most of his life in the Ava area. He worked as…
Tinsley Rae Sanderson, infant, 4 hours and 42 minutes old, passed to heaven on Oct. 24, 2011 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Mo. Tinsley was born Oct. 24, 2011 in Springfield, Mo., to Robert “Bobby” Sanderson and Brenna Boyd. Tinsley is survived by her parents, Brenna L. Boyd and Robert…
Donald Ray (Don) Mathes, 67, of Ava, passed away Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, at his home south of Ava. He was born June 24, 1944, at Crossroads, Mo. Memorial services will be conducted at the Ava Family Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, Oct. 28, at 1 p.m. Private interment will…
Brother Dominic Pitagora was born to Anthony and Amelia Pitagora on May 31, 1928 in Detroit, Mich. At that time, his given name was Robert. Brother Dominic passed from this life into the waiting arms of the Lord, Oct. 24, 2011 at the age of 83 at his home, Assumption…
Sherman Denney, 81 years, 5 months, and 12 days old, passed to heaven on Oct. 14, 2011 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. Sherman was born May 2, 1930 in Ava, Mo., to Benjamin Franklin and Ethel (Cox) Denney. Sherman was the maintenance department at the Douglas County Courthouse until his…
Madge Geneva Anderson, 93 years, 7 months, and 5 days old, passed to heaven on Oct. 16, 2011 at Ozark Nursing and Care Center, Ozark, Mo. Madge was resident of Ozark, for a few years moving from the Ava area near Smallett. Madge is survived by one daughter and husband,…
Quinton Herd, 86, of Pendleton, Ore., died Sept. 29, 2011, at St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton. A private family service was scheduled. Mr. Herd was born Sept. 3, 1925, at Pontiac, Mo., the son of Lonnie and Virginia (Honeycutt) Herd. He graduated from Ava High School in 1942. Survivors include…
Agnes L. Uhlman, 90 years, 6 months, and 13 days old, passed to heaven on Oct. 18, 2011 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo. Agnes was born April 5, 1921 in Bertha, Mo., to Arthur and Ethel (Cooley) Heath. On April 12, 1947, Agnes and Edward Uhlman were…
Nola Jones, 92 years, went to be with the Lord on Oct. 6, 2011 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo. Nola was born Jan. 23, 1919 in Sneedville, Tenn., to Landon and Mary (Stanifer) Winkler. Nola was a resident of the Ava community and formerly of Mansfield, Mo.…
Catherine Mardell Wyrick Spurlock went to her heavenly home on Oct. 8, 2011. She was born Sept. 22, 1921. Her parents were Edgar and Mary Alice Wyrick, of Jefferson City. She lived at South Hampton Place for six years and all her caregivers were greatly loved. Catherine had a kind…
Norman Lee Talbert began his earthly life March 30, 1928, at Elk City, Okla., to parents Lee Edgar and Thelma Victoria Prince Talbert. He entered his heavenly life Oct. 5, 2011, at his home in Ava, Mo., after a fearless battle with cancer. Norman was a devoted Christian whose everyday…
Raymond H. Tidwell, 82 years, 1 month, and 9 days old, passed away on Oct. 10, 2011, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo. Raymond was born Sept. 1, 1929 in Poplar Bluff, Mo., to Claude and Ebble (Daughhettee) Tidwell. Raymond was a resident of Wasola, Mo., for several…
Willamae Ball, 86, of Dallas, Texas, passed away Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. She was born Oct. 23, 1924, the daughter of Dr. F.E. (Eddie) and Mayme (Wilson) Burdett of the Cross Roads community, four miles west of Ava, Mo. After graduating from Ava High School she worked several years for…
Our Dad, Lloyd Wallace, 89, passed away at 8:40 p.m. on Oct. 2, 2011, at the VA home in Mt. Vernon, Mo. He was born on Jan. 23, 1922, in Ozark County, Mo., to the late Dow and Lilly Wallace. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vera, and…
Coy V. Turner, 93 years, 10 months, and 14 days old, passed to heaven on Oct. 4, 2011 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo. Coy was born Nov. 21, 1917, in Ozark County, Mo., to Alfred and Rose (Taylor) Turner. Coy was a dairy and beef farmer. He…
Wanda Laverne Silvey, 72, of Ava, Mo., passed to heaven on Oct. 3, 2011, at the Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center in Ava. She was born on Dec. 17, 1938 in Longrun, Mo.,, the daughter of Merl and Dortha (Brewer) Silvey. Wanda was a graduate of Gainesville High School…
Ruth Ellen McCleary, 83 years, of Rock Springs, Wyo., passed to heaven on Sept. 30, 2011 in Wyoming. Ruth was born Aug. 7, 1928 in Taft, Calif., to George and Martha (Pearson) Gross. On May 18, 1946 Ruth and Claude McCleary were united in marriage in Ava, Mo., and to…
Norris Johnson was born to George and Neva Twitty Johnson on Jan. 3, 1923, and departed this life on Friday, Sept. 9, 2011 at the age of 88-plus years. He lived in Chesterfield, Mo. He was born in the family home in Douglas County, Mo., near Ava. He grew up…
William Jervy Humphries, 84 years, passed to heaven on Sept. 30, 2011 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Bill was born May 13, 1927 in West Plains, Mo., to George Thomas and Veda Belle (Reaves) Humphries. He was a resident of the Ava community since 1978, moving from Springfield,…
Lenvil Royce Clinton, son of the late Charley and Orpha (Thornton) Clinton, was born on March 31, 1937 in Topaz, Mo., and departed this life on Sept. 30, 2011, at his home near Vanzant, Mo. He was 74 years of age. Lenvil grew up in the Willow Springs area and…
Ruby Bass was born on Dec. 10, 1923 in the small town of Ava, Mo. She met the love of her life, Jim, in 1943 and they married in 1944. They had two daughters, Carol Ann and Karen, both born in Springfield, Mo. The family moved by car to California…
Donna K. Wright, 63, of Marshfield, passed away on Oct. 4, 2011 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. She is survived by three children, Joseph Thomas “Tom” Wright and wife, Diana, Springfield, Mary Jansen and husband, John, Marshfield, and Carissa Teubner, Lebanon; nine grandchildren; four great-grand-children; six siblings, Jack Owens,…
Glada Faye Watkins, 81 years, 4 months, and 1 day old, passed to heaven on Sept. 23, 2011, at Integris Baptist Medical in Oklahoma City. Glada was born May 22, 1930 in Bridgeport, Ill., to Ray and Lillie (Brumback) Heath. Glada was employed at Emerson Electric and was a resident…
Laverna Lorene Hicks, 91 years, passed to heaven on Sept. 23, 2011 at her home with her family by her side. Laverna was born June 21, 1920 in Squires, Mo., to James and Susie (Manning) Anderson. Laverna was a lifelong resident of the Ava community. On July 16, 1941 Laverna…
Noble Gene Barker Jr., 66, of Drury, Mo., passed to heaven on Sept. 25, 2011, at his residence. He was born July 21, 1945 in Douglas County, Mo., to Noble Gene Barker Sr. and Susan Inez (Harrison) Barker. Noble Gene graduated from Pekin Community High School in 1963. He received…
Laura Findley, 85, of Mansfield, died Saturday, Sept. 24, at Mtn. Grove from injuries sustained in a traffic crash. Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Mansfield announced no local services are planned at this time. Funeral services will be held in Kansas City, Kan.…
Robert James Valeika, 71, passed away on Sept. 10, 2011 at James River Care Center in Springfield Mo. Robert was born to Samuel and Dorothea (Anible) Port in Muskegon Mich., on Jan. 15, 1940. After Robert’s mother and father divorced, Robert’s mother moved the children to Iowa where they were…
Patricia Louise Miller, 78 years, passed to heaven on Sept. 17, 2011 at her home in Ava, Mo. Pat was born May 26, 1933 in Mtn. Home, Ark., to Vester G. “Chunk” and Annie (Dyer) Wood. Pat was a resident of Douglas County most of her life. She was a…
Netta Lea Holt, 77 years, passed to heaven on Sept. 17, 2011 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo., from a long illness. Netta was born April 2, 1934 in McClurg, Mo., to Horace H. and Lola Ann (Mitchell) Potter. Netta was a lifelong resident of Douglas County and…
Lois Nadine Hicks, 79 years, passed to heaven on Sept. 20, 2011 at her home. Nadine was born Jan. 20, 1932, in Douglas County, Mo., to George and Oma (Lansdown) Davis. Nadine was a lifelong resident of Douglas County. On July 16, 1960 Nadine and Curtis Wayne Hicks were united…
Kevin Dale Lakey, 49 years, passed away on Sept. 10, 2011 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Mo. Kevin was born Jan. 28, 1962 in Gainesville, Mo., to Noble and Bonnie (Byerlee) Lakey. Kevin loved the outdoors and spent many hours fishing and canoeing on Bryant Creek near his home. Kevin…
Ronald (Ron) Smith, 65, of Marshall, Mo., died Monday, Sept. 12, 2011, at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall, with Dr. Phil Soto and Rev. Vernon Maxted officiating. Visitation was held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday…
Betty Lou Kinyon, 74 years, 7 months, and 28 days old, passed away on Sept. 7, 2011 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo. Betty was born Jan. 10, 1937 in Ava, Mo., to Glenn and Gladys (Evilsisor) Witchey. Betty was a homemaker and resident of the Ava community…
Zelda Faye (Rennaker) Henderson was born June 28, 1916, in Douglas County, to Thomas Perry and Alta May Rennaker. She went to her heavenly home Sept. 5, 2011, in Magnolia Square Nursing Home, Springfield. She was married to John D. Henderson on Dec. 24, 1952. He preceded her in death.…
Reatha J. Haas, 85 years old, passed away Sept. 4, 2011, in her home with her loved ones by her side. Reatha was born Oct. 18, 1926, in Roy, Mo., to Lee and Mavie (Applegate) Jenkins. On Dec. 10, 1944, Reatha married Jim Haas. They lived in the Ava area…
Ronald Doyn Fleetwood, 72 years, 10 months, and 15 days old, passed away on Aug. 28, 2011 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo., from complications following cancer surgery. Ronald was born Oct. 13, 1938 in Sweden, Mo., to Clyde and Doris (Stout) Fleetwood. Ronnie was a lifelong resident of…
Fern Kathleen Cackley, 85, died July 26, 2011, in Yakima, Wash. She was born Jan. 21, 1926, at Smallett, Mo., the daughter of Tom and Viola Hicks Osburn. Funeral services were held Thursday, Aug. 4, at 11 a.m., at Terrace Heights Memorial Park, Yakima. She is survived by one son,…
Mary Frances Hampton, 63 years, passed to heaven on Aug. 24, 2011 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Mo. Mary was born July 20, 1948 in Pond Fork, Mo., to Herbert and Ella Mae (Kenner) Wilson. Mary was a resident of the Ava community most of her life. On Dec. 30,…
Ralph LeRoy Turley, 76 years, left this earth Aug. 29, 2011 to be with the Lord. Ralph was born Oct. 28, 1934 in Modoc, Kan., to Robert and Alma (Borst) Turley. He was the youngest of 10 children. Ralph grew up in western Kansas where he met the love of…
Patricia Ann Brazeal, 73 years, passed away on Aug. 26, 2011 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Mo. Pat was born March 1, 1938 in Junction City, Kan., to Eleanor “Gussy” and Walter Smith. Pat is survived by four sons and their spouses, Larry and Jean Brazeal, Springfield, Mo., Rodney and…
Gwendolyn Ann (Gwen) Bagley was born Oct. 20, 1939, in Waterbury, Conn. She departed this life from Ava, Mo., Monday, Aug. 29, 2011, after a long and valiant battle with cancer. Gwen was a strong woman and mentor to many in the younger generation. Always looking for treasures, she spent…
Erma Lee Cudney, 80 years, 4 months, and 10 days old, passed to heaven on Aug. 21, 2011, at her home with her family by her side. Erma was born April 11, 1931 in Pansy, Mo., to Roy and Kate (Nelson) Davis. Erma and James Cudney were united in marriage…
Gene C. Keen, 63, passed away Sunday, Aug. 14, at his home in Purdy, Mo. He was a former resident of Ava. Greenlawn North Funeral Home in Springfield handled services. A memorial service will be held at a later date.…
Michael Paul Jerue Jr. was born Nov. 27, 1986 in Anchorage, Alaska. He departed this life from his Springfield, Mo., home Sunday Aug. 14, 2011. He married the love of his life, Brittany Page, on Feb. 26, 2011, at Skyline Full Gospel Church, Ava, Mo. Michael loved life and…
Athel E. G. Jackson, 79 years, passed to heaven on Aug. 19, 2011 at his home with his family by his side. Athel was born Aug. 16, 1932 in Mt. Judea, Ark., to Ashley and Gertie (Campbell) Jackson. Athel lived in the Ava community since 1964 moving from the Kansas…
Royce D. Hutchison of Stockton, Mo., formerly of Seymour, Mo., was born on March 4, 1937 to Russell and Gladys (Spurlock) Hutchison in Ava, Mo. He died on Aug. 20, 2011 at Missouri Rehabilitation Center in Mt. Vernon, Mo. He is survived by his wife, Faye, of the home; one…
James V. Cunningham, 73 years, passed to heaven on Aug. 22, 2011 at his home with his family by his side. James was born Feb. 19, 1938 in Dunklin County, Mo., to James and Dalie (Hicks) Cunningham. He was a resident of Fordland since 1967 moving from St. Charles, Mo.…
Eldon V. Covill, 84 years. passed away on Aug. 15, 2011 at his home with his family by his side. Eldon was born July 24, 1927 in Mount Morris, Mich., to Daniel and Pluma (Sevener) Covill. Eldon served with the Arizona National Guard. He was retired from working at Huguley…
Michael Paul Jerue Jr., 24, of Springfield, Mo., formerly of Ava, passed away Sunday, Aug. 14, at his home in Springfield. He was born Nov. 27, 1986, in Anchorage, Alaska. He was married to Brittany Page Jerue. A visitation is planned for Thursday, Aug. 18, from 10-11 a.m. at the…
Regina Lynn Chaffee, 63 years, passed away on August 11, 2011 at her home. Regina was born Aug. 3, 1948 in Douglas County, Mo., to Willis and Imogene (Leroy) Alsup. On Jan. 16, 1971, Regina and James Dallas Chaffee were united in marriage in Ava, Mo. Regina was a homemaker…
Barry Jones, 63 years, passed away on Aug. 6, 2011 at his home. Barry was born Oct. 1, 1947 in Stockton, Calif., to Albert and Louise (Clements) Jones. Barry is survived by a niece, Gwendolyn L. Nava, Stockton, Calif.; special friend, Helga Kiser, and other friends. Cremation services for Barry…
Audra Ellen Ralfs, 79, passed to heaven Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at her home. She was born April 20, 1932, at Sweden, Missouri, to Archie and Ruth Plumb Pettyjohn. In 1961, she was married to Leroy Ralfs who preceded her in death on April 24, 1999. Mrs. Ralfs was a…
Dorothy Jean Thompson, 68 years, 5 months, and 5 days old, passed away on Aug. 8, 2011 at her home with her family by her side. Dorothy was born March 3, 1943 in Ft. Pierce, Fla., to Quentin and Hazel (Scott) Salter. She and Rudy lived and raised their children…
Alberta “Peach” (Mackey) Sellers peacefully passed away from this life into the presence of her Lord on Aug. 3, 2011. Alberta was born March 9, 1927, in Rome, Mo., to Lee and Jewell (Ritchie) Mackey. She was married to Leon Sellers on April 7, 1943, and they had 68 blessed…
Sandra Rodabaugh, 58 years, 4 months, and 30 days old, passed to heaven on Aug. 6, 2011 at her home. Sandra was born March 7, 1953 in Marion, Ind., to Dewey and Thelma (Havens) Foreman. She was a Christian and a member of the Ava Full Gospel Church in Ava.…
Lawrence Alvie Miller, 89 years, 0 months, and 8 days old, passed to heaven on Aug. 7, 2011 at his home with his family by his side. Lawrence was born July 30, 1922 in Silverton, Mo., in Douglas County to Hermie and Angie Miller. On Nov. 17, 1942 Lawrence and…
Cheryl Gay Hopper, 61 years, passed to heaven on Aug. 9, 2011 at her home with her family by her side. Cheryl was born Dec. 11, 1949 in Springfield, Mo., to Leonard and Mary (Gaulding) Owens. Cheryl was a lifelong resident of the Ava community. On Jan. 2, 1998 Cheryl…
Winifred A. Guignon, 94, of Ava, Mo., died May 16, 2011 in Forsyth Nursing and Rehab, Forsyth, Mo. Private services have been held. Winifred Boecher was born March 26, 1917 in Port Byron, Ill., the daughter of Henry and Josephine Olson Boecher. She had worked at Servus Rubber, Rock Island,…
David Walker Eisenhour passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011, at University Hospital in Columbia, Mo. He was 64. Born in St. Louis, Mo., to Benjamin and Dorothy Eishenhour on Sept. 19, 1946, David grew up in the St. Charles area. Music was David’s first love. At an early age…
Burrell Dean Detherage, age 57, of Warrensburg, died Friday, Aug. 5, 2011, at the Lee’s Summit Medical Center. He was born July 22, 1954, in Warrensburg, the son of Leo Glen and the late Betty Jean (Crowder) Detherage. Burrell married Julia Jean McGee on Aug. 30, 1975, and they had…
Oscar Benjamin Cunningham arrived in this world of Pastor Silas Cunningham and Della Davis Cunningham, July 2, 1927, near Oakside, Mo. God ushered him in Heaven Aug. 4, 2011 at the age of 84 years. Oscar grew into a happy young man and married Gladys Elaine Reese Jan. 3, 1946…
Harley Cox died July 29 at his home in East Moline, Ill., at the age of 74, from heart disease. He was born in Ava, Mo., to Orville and Edna Cox. He married Kathleen Morris in 1991 in Rock Island, Ill. Survivors include his wife; four children, four stepchildren; 12…
Lonnie Allen Combs, 61 years, passed away on Aug. 3, 2011 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Lonnie was born April 21, 1950 at Bradleyville, Missouri to Richard and Norma (Horner) Combs. On Aug. 29, 1969 Lonnie and Linda Jennings were married at Linda’s parents home in McClurg, Mo.…
Marjorie W. Beck Yancik, 92, of Gainesville, Mo., passed to heaven on Aug. 5, 2011 at Gainesville Healthcare Center. She was born April 21, 1919 in Glenrock, Wyo., to Clarence and Elsie (Silen) Cumpston. Marjorie lived for 40 years in California and 17 years in Oregon prior to moving to…
Jack Clifford “Buc” Wheat, age 52, was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on Dec. 23, 1958 to B.E. “Jack” and Lyda (Sloan) Wheat. He passed away suddenly on July 31, 2011 at his residence in Mtn. Grove, Mo. Jack graduated with the Dora High School class of 1977. He enjoyed…
Our beloved mother, Dessamae Lorrain, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2011, at Hospice House in Odessa, Texas, two days before her 84th birthday. Her daughter, Diana, and grandson, Alex, were with her at the time of her passing. Dessamae earned her bachelor’s degree in physics from Tulane University and a…
Shirley Jean Hancock, 81 years, passed to heaven on July 31, 2011 at the Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare in Ava with her family by her side. Shirley was born July 20, 1930 in Mtn. Grove, Mo., to Walter and Ella (Hurst) Uhlmann. On July 11, 1954 Shirley and Harley…
Karen Yvonne (Sanders) Conley, 64, of Mtn. Grove, Mo., passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2011 at her home. She was born in Ava, Mo., on Aug. 5, 1946 the daughter of Loren and Beulah (Vaughn) Sanders. She lived down by Turkey Creek and attended Rock House school until her…
Iva B. Russell, 89 years, 8 months, and 25 days old, passed to heaven on July 20, 2011 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare. Iva was born Oct. 26, 1921 in Ozark County, Mo., to George and Alta (Loveall) Freeman. Iva was a housewife. On Feb. 23, 1939 Iva and…
Freida Mae Rowe, 61 years, passed to heaven on July 25, 2011 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Freida was born April 27, 1950 in Oklahoma City, Okla., to Orbin and Emily (Britton) Caudill. She was a resident of the Ava community. She was a homemaker and had also…
Ava Family Funeral Home announces services for Virgil Prine, 83, of Pekin, Ill., who passed away Sunday, July 24, 2011. The brother of Tracy Fletcher, he was born Oct. 29, 1927, near Ava, Mo. A visitation will be conducted at the Preston-Hanley Funeral Home in Pekin, Ill., today (Thursday, July…
Edwin Lee Morpeth, 46 years, passed away on July 25, 2011 at his home in Ava, Mo. Ed was born April 15, 1965 in Yakima, Wash., to Lee and Judith (Ankarberg) Freeman. On Oct. 22, 1983 Ed and Kelly Lynn were united in marriage in Hammond Mill in Ozark County,…
Bascom York Huskey, 60 years, old passed to heaven on July 21, 2011 at St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, Mo., with wife, niece and nephew by his side. B.Y. was born March 23, 1951 in Hot Springs, N.C., to Emmett and Opal J. (Wood) Huskey. B.Y. was a taxi…
Elsie Jane Huff, 97 years, passed to heaven on July 27, 2011 at her home in Ava with her family by her side. Elsie was born May 21, 1914 in Smallett, Mo., to John and Sarah (Fulton) Sellers. Elsie was a lifelong resident of the Ava community. On Oct. 14,…
Donald Joseph Ohr, 81, passed away on July 19, 2011 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava. Don was born Feb. 6, 1930 in St. Paul, Minn., to Joseph and Margaret (Von de Linde) Ohr. Don was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters. Don is survived by…
Thomas J. Kuhn, 47, passed away on July 18, 2011 at his home in Ava. Thomas was born July 15, 1964 in Topeka, Kan., to Larry and Barbara (Greemore) Kuhn. Thomas is survived by his wife, Sherie Marie Kuhn, Ava; a daughter, Brianna Kuhn, Ava; a son, Devin Kuhn, of…
Emogene Cleo Burleson, daughter of William Gordon Philpott and Hazel Ethel (Bowers) Philpott, was born in the Dogwood community in Douglas County, Mo. She passed away at 8:05 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2011 in the Cox Medical Center South, Springfield at the age of 82 years, seven months and 17…
Oliver Henderson Gentry, 86 years, 9 months, and 13 days old, passed to heaven on July 10, 2011 with his family by his side at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Henderson was born Sept. 27, 1924 in Ava, Mo., to Charley and Eva Leota (Sivils) Gentry. Henderson was a…
Zella Naomi Menzies, 93 years passed to heaven on July 7, 2011 at Ozark Nursing and Care Center in Ozark, MO. Zella was born Sept. 14, 1917 in Silver City, Iowa to Roy and Myrtle Audrey (Fowler) Brake. On Sept. 14, 1935 Zella and Hubert Harold Menzies were united in…
Norval Scrivner went to be with his Lord on July 12, 2011, at Stockton, Mo., after a long battle with diabetes. Norval was born in Ava, Mo., to Orval and Virginia Scrivner on March 18, 1945. He graduated from Ava High School where he played football, basketball and baseball. On…
Daniel “Dan” Layton Walker, 43, of Elk Creek, passed on to Heaven on July 7, 2011 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Dan was born April 27, 1968 in Fort Collins, Colo., to George and Peggy (Ricker) Walker. A memorial service was held Monday, July 11, at 2 p.m. in…
Howard Lee Dougherty, 89 years, 3 months, and 2 days old, passed to heaven on June 29, 2011 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Mo. Howard was born March 27, 1922 in Ava, Mo., to Benjamin and Ollie (Lee) Dougherty. He lived most of his life in Ava, Mo. On March…
Dorothy Helsley McGaw, daughter of Raymond and Eve Lakey Helsley, was born Aug. 20, 1928 in Wright County, Mo. She departed this life June 28, 2011, in Rocky Ridge Manor, Mansfield, Mo., at the age of 82 years, 10 months and 8 days. Dorothy and her siblings attended one-room schools…
James H. Shannon III, 70, passed away on June 19, 2011, in Republic. He was born on July 27, 1940, in Ava. He graduated from Drury College in 1963 and Rollins College in 1966 with an MBA. He was in the Army National Guard and will be buried in the…
Troy Lee Stewart, 69 years, passed away on July 1, 2011 at his home in Ava, Mo. with his family by his side. Troy was born Sept. 14, 1941 in Springfield, Mo., to Charles Anderson and Geneva (Parmar) Stewart. Troy was a resident of Ava for 35 years. He retired…
Donna K. Witchey, 57 years, passed away on June 28, 2011 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Mo. Donna was born Dec. 28, 1953 in Douglas County, Mo., to Eugene and Chloe (Pellham) Wilson. Donna was a lifelong resident of the Ava community. On April 21, 1973 Donna and Lloyd E.…
Russell Vaun Wilson lost his battle with lung cancer at his home on June 9, 2011, with his family by his side. He was 79 years old. He was born in Chadwick, Mo., on Feb. 20, 1932, to Frederick and Elene Wilson. Upon graduating from Ava High School he served…
Gerald Ray Linder, 72, of Plattsburg, formerly of Smithville and Ava, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at his home. He was born on Aug. 30, 1938, to Charles Raymond and Ruby Florence (Elliot) Linder in Ava where he grew up and in 1957 graduated from Ava High School. On…
Wanda Jean King, 77 years, 7 months, and 10 days old, passed to heaven on June 16, 2011 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo. Wanda was born Nov. 6, 1933 in Foil, Mo., to Harvey and Roxie (Norris) Beason. She graduated from Ava High School and from Draughon’s…
Margaret Goodwyn, 83 years, passed away on June 21, 2011 in Derby, Kan. Margaret was born Feb. 19, 1928 in Kansas City to Fred and Eithel (Dye) Easter and was raised in Almartha, in Ozark County. She married Walter Goodwyn. Margaret is survived by three children, Peggy McKenzie and Ronald…
Shannon L. Conn, 39, of Ava, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2011. He was born Oct. 10, 1971, in Richmond, Mo. A memorial service is planned for a later date. All cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Ava Family Funeral Home. Love offerings to the family will…
Deon B. Vineyard, 84 years, 4 months, and 23 days old, passed away on June 11, 2011 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare in Ava. Deon was born Jan. 19, 1927 in Boise, Idaho to Hyram and Florence (Billings) Baird. In her working years she was employed as a registered…
Dwain Herald Jones, of Selah, Wash., passed away at home with family by his side on May 18, 2011. He was born June 3, 1939, in Rome, Mo., to Vernie Lee Jones and Delcie Alice (Day) Jones. He graduated from Ava High School in 1955 and at the age of…
Geraldine Genevieve Applegate Holt, Chadwick, Mo., passed away Saturday, June 11, 2011, in the home of her son, Lionel. Geraldine was born Feb. 12, 1924, in Keltner, Mo., to O.A. Applegate and Myrtle Marie Hughes. Geraldine grew up playing in the hills of Christian County on the banks of Swan…
Jim “Jimmy” Dewayne Hanson, age 45, of Globe, Ariz., passed away on May 31, 2011 at his residence in Globe. He was born in Munich, Germany on Oct. 23, 1965, the beloved son of James and Elaine Hanson. He worked as a security guard for Freeport-McMoRan Copper Company. He enjoyed…
Hannah Louise Givans, 90 years, 10 months, and 28 days old, passed to heaven on June 9, 2011 at St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, Mo. Hannah was born July 12, 1920 in Willard, Mo., to Edward G. and Molly (Clark) Russell. She was a resident of Ava since 1950…
Arlice Lavon DeVina, 89 years, 7 months, and 28 days old, passed away on June 13, 2011 at St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, Mo. Arlice was born Oct. 15, 1921 in Lawrence County, Mo., to George and Julia (Stiles) Freeman. On Dec. 28, 1949 Arlice and Joseph DeVina were…
Ernest Lloyd Brazeal, 81, Adrian, Mo., died Friday, June 10, 2011 at his daughter’s home in Peculiar, Mo. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at the Atkinson Chapel in Harrisonville, Mo., officiated by Roger Freed, chaplain, Vitas Hospice, Kansas City, Mo. Casketbearers were Paul Hutchison, Adam Hutchison, Joe…
Dorothy Laverne Atchison, daughter of the late Orvle and Pearl (Alexander) Atchison, was born on March 29, 1934 in Macomb, Mo., and departed this life on June 10, 2011 at her residence in Mtn. Grove, Mo., following a long illness. She was 77 years, 2 months, and 11 days of…
Willard Lee Pueppke, 91, was born in Plainview, Neb., on July 7, 1919, the son of Edward Pueppke and Margreth (Nissen) Pueppke. He departed this life on June 5, 2011, at the Heart of the Ozarks Health Care in Ava, Mo. Willard was a graduate of Plainview, Neb., High School.…
Esther Eileen Carroll, 58 years, 2 months, and 1 day old, passed to heaven on June 5, 2011 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Esther was born April 4, 1953 in Herlong, Calif. to Barney and June (O’Canavan) Burnett. During her early years in California, Esther was an EMT…
William Harley Hancock, 78 years, 3 months, and 29 days old, passed to heaven on May 31, 2011 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo. Harley was born Feb. 2, 1933 in Douglas County, Mo., to James Berley and Alice (Thompson) Hancock. Harley was a lifelong resident of Douglas…
Charles Russell M. Wood was born in Douglas County on Nov. 10, 1934, just a stone’s throw from where he lived his final days. Seventy-six years ago he entered this world the son of a farmer and teacher, C. N. (Jack) and Eva Bea (Lindesmith) Wood, who have preceded him…
Chester Dean Uchtman, 88 years, 10 months and 19 days, was born July 3, 1922, in Rome, Mo., the son of Julius and Leora (Richards) Uchtman. He passed away on May 22, 2011, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield after enduring Alzheimer’s for several years. He had graduated from Fordland…
Zola Faye Harrison, 88 years, 11 months, and 9 days old, passed to heaven on May 20, 2011 at her home with her family by her side. Zola was born June 11, 1922 in Douglas County, Mo., to Frank and Lydia “Birdie” (Robertson) Thurman. On Aug. 20, 1942, Zola and…
Eva Woods, one of 10 children born to Salvador and Hortencia Arguilez Castro, was born Jan. 30, 1932 in Tecate, Mexico, and departed this life on Wednesday, May 11, 2011, in her daughter’s home near Rogersville, Mo., at the age of 79 years, 3 months and 11 days. She was…
William J. (Bill) Whitaker Jr., was born June 2, 1926, in Brownbranch, Mo., to parents Willie E. and Maria Elizabeth Stamp Whitaker. He moved to his heavenly home April 30, 2011, from his Ava home surrounded by his living family. He married Almalou Dixon on Oct. 14, 1972. Bill Jr.…
Unalea Kirk, 77 years, 7 months, and 4 days old, passed away on May 13, 2011 at Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains, Mo. Unalea was born Oct. 9, 1933 in Culp, Ark., to Arthur and Dora (Alexander) Acklin. Unalea was a resident of Gainesville, Mo., for several years. She owned…
Charles Edward Howe, 80 years, of Bolivar, formerly of Ava, passed away on May 13, 2011 at Parkview Residential Healthcare Center, Bolivar, Mo. Bud was born June 1, 1930 in Clinton, Okla., to Fred and Jennie (Parrish) Howe. Bud was a resident of the Ava community for several years. He…
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 28, at Lone Star Cemetery, Mtn. Grove, for Raymond Eugene “Gene” Hicks, and his son, Harold Lynn Hicks. The elder Mr. Hicks died on Sept. 8, 2010, and his son predeceased him on March 1, 2001. …
Dorothy Pauline Brooke, age 77, of Springfield, Mo., passed away Sunday, May 15, 2011, at Springfield Rehabilitation. She was born March 28, 1934, in Sweden, Mo., to Garland and Lula (Walker) Dye. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and daughter. She was preceded in death by her parents; a…
Dollie Velora Stigall was the eighth and final child born to Jesse Henry and Mary Emaline (Ussery) Davis, on Sept. 23, 1932. The beloved mother/mom to Brenda, Debbie and Gary died on May 1, 2011. Anticipating her arrival, in Heaven stood her precious departed husband, George! They had married on…
Lauretta F. Ellis, 77, entered this life March 12, 1934, near Goodhope, Mo., to parents Preston and Effie Ethel Harper Williams. She passed from this life May 8, 2011, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center where she had resided a short time. On July 18, 1952, she was united…
William J. (Bill) Whitaker, 84, of Ava, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2011. Memorial services will be conducted Friday, May 20, at 2 p.m., in the Ava General Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Ava City Cemetery. All arrangements are under the care and direction of Ava Family Funeral…
Memorial service for Charles Ray Seals, of Hesperia, Calif., will be held at 6:30 p.m. today (Thursday) at Ava Full Gospel Church, just east of Town & Country Bank. He is the brother of Linda Prest, of Ava.…
Mildred Jean Morrissey of Ava, Mo., passed away May 7, 2011 at Cox South, Springfield, Mo. Mildred Jean was born March 30, 1923 in New Cumberland, Pa., daughter of Walter and Elizabeth Wire. She graduated from New Cumberland High School and attended local Secretarial Business School. She is survived by…
Lizetta Margaret Roy, 98 years, died at her home on May 5, 2011 in Harrisonville, Mo., surrounded by her children. Lizetta was born Feb. 10, 1913 in Goodhope, Mo., in Douglas County, to James and Maudie (Anderson) Heard. Lizetta was the oldest daughter in a family of 10 children: five…
Wilma Haynes, 96 years, 3 months, and 24 days old, passed to heaven on May 6, 2011 at Ozark Nursing & Care Center, Ozark, Mo. Wilma was born Jan. 13, 1915 in DePew, Mo., to John T. and Attie Grace (Bowers) Swearengin. On March 20, 1930 Wilma and Roscoe Haynes…
Dorothy Frances Davis was born on Dec. 14, 1939 in Charleston, Ill. She died April 27, 2011. Fran was a resident of the Wasola community for many years. She is survived by her two daughters, Debbie Davis, Sistersville, W. Va., and Jullie Davis, Lubbock, Texas; and three half brothers. Graveside…
Mary Josephine Hampton was born Sept. 26, 1939, and departed this life on April 13, 2011, at age 71. She married Delbert Hampton Dec. 5, 1958 in Ava, Mo., where they both lived in the Goodhope area and raised four children together. Mary worked at Fasco Industries in Ozark, Mo.…
Verlin Dewane “Dain” Lambert, 72 years, 4 months, and 26 days old, passed to heaven on May 3, 2011 at his home with his family by his side. Dain was born Dec. 8, 1938 in Norwood, Mo., to Archie and Viona (Hicks) Lambert. Dain was a lifelong resident of Douglas…
Richard Albert Simsen, Sr., 68 years, 1 month, and 11 days old, passed away on May 4, 2011 at St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, Mo. Richard was born March 24, 1943 in Lakewood, N.J., to Albert Herman and Marguerite (Willien) Simsen. Richard was a resident of the Dora community.…
Opal Lois Taylor entered this earthly life May 13, 1933, in Gradeyville, Ky., in the home of her parents, John Buford and Lou Frances Sneed Humes. She was carried into the arms of Jesus on April 25, 2011, to meet her beloved husband, Austin, who had passed on to heaven…
Maxine Walker, 85, of Nixa, passed away April 16, 2011. She was born Sept. 8, 1925, in Cave Creek, Ark., the daughter of Claude E. and Sarah Jane (Shelton) Wade. On Nov. 3, 1951, she was united in marriage to Don E. Walker. He was the love of her life.…
Opal Lois Taylor entered this earthly life May 13, 1933, in Gradeyville, Ky., in the home of her parents, John Buford and Lou Frances Sneed Humes. She was carried into the arms of Jesus on April 25, 2011, to meet her beloved husband, Austin, who had passed on to heaven…
Debbie Carol Lawson, 53, of Madill, Okla., passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at the Hospital in Durant, Okla. She was born on Oct. 3, 1957 to the late Robert Campbell and Juanita J. Jones Campbell in Porterville, Calif. Debbie was raised in Tulare, Calif. where she graduated from Tulare…
Wilma Lucinda “Cindy” Cauthron, daughter of Thomas Elijah and Evie Ellison Matthews, was born Aug. 29, 1932 in Goodhope, Mo. She departed this life Tuesday, April 19, 2011 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Mo., at the age of 78 years, 7 months, and 20 days. Cindy was preceded in death…
Joe B. “Pete” Miller, 57 years, 10 months, and 28 days old, passed to heaven on April 15, 2011 at Ava, Mo. Joe Pete was born May 17, 1953 in Ava, Mo., to Joe B. and Goldie (Jenkins) Miller. He graduated from Ava High School. Joe Pete was a lifelong…
Linda Jo Medlock, 57 years, 6 months, and 11 days old, passed away on April 13, 2011 at her home with her family by her side. Linda was born Oct. 2, 1953 in Goodhope, Mo., to Harlan Ellis and Josephine (Hicks) Suggs. Linda was a resident of the Sparta area…
Garnette Jean (Beaumeister) Kester, 78, retired Kester Truck & Auto sales secretary, McConnell Air Force Base secretary and Boeing Engineer, beloved wife, sister and friend, passed away Monday, April 18, 2011. She was born in Stewart, Neb., to Albert and Ethel (Spangler) Baumeister, who preceded her. She loved her home,…
Jackie “Jack” David Johnson, 58 years, 3 months, and 16 days old, passed away on April 19, 2011 at his home. Jack was born Jan. 3, 1953 in Smallett, Mo., to Monte and Reba (Bunyard) Johnson. He graduated from Ava High School in 1970. Jack lived most of his life…
Dorothy Hanna, a resident of Davenport, Iowa, was born May 19, 1929, in Ava, Mo., the daughter of Otis and Ethel (Simmons) Strong. On May 19, 1955, she was united in marriage to James P. Hanna in Bettendorf, Iowa. He preceded her in death on June 19, 1986. On Friday,…
Mary J. Hampton, 71, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center. She was born Sept. 26, 1939, near Ava. Graveside memorial services were conducted Saturday, April 16, at 2 p.m., at the Goodhope Cemetery. All arrangements were under the care and direction of Ava…
Fern G. Erskine, 101 years, 0 months, and 2 days old, passed to heaven on April 18, 2011 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo. Fern was born April 16, 1910 in Ozark County, Mo., to Thomas Alexander and Matilda Nancy (Nance) Gardner. Fern was a resident of the…
Mr. William E. Blair, 77, lifelong resident of Bradleyville, Mo., died Wednesday, April 13, 2011 in the Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Ava, Mo. Visitation was at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 16, followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. in the New Mansion General Baptist Church, Bradleyville, with Pastors…
Wayne L. Applequist, 77 years, 9 months and 20 days, passed to heaven on April 8, 2011 at St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, Mo. Wayne was born June 18, 1933 in DeNova, Colo., to Ashton and Bertha (Ferguson) Applequist. Wayne was a resident of the Ava community for 38½…
Thelma E. (Miller) Hoffman, 100, died Sunday, March 27, in the care of her family at her home on S. Lehigh Gorge Dr., Weatherly, Pa. A member of St. John’s Church, Rockport, Thelma was the last survivor of the founding members of the L&L Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary. She ran…
Linda Jo (Suggs) Medlock, 57, of Sparta, died Wednesday, April 13, at her home. Visitation will be Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, with services at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Tabor Cemetery. A full obituary will be…
Fredia Harper Cole, Age 77, of Pierce City, Mo., died on Sunday, April 3, 2011, at Christian Health Care of Republic in Republic, Mo. Fredia was born in Ava, Mo., on June 12, 1933, the daughter of Irvin and Lottie Harper of Ava, Mo. She was preceded in death by…
Evelyn Loretta Milam, 70 years, 7 months, and 27 days old, passed to heaven on March 31, 2011 at her home with her family by her side. Evelyn was born Aug. 4, 1940 in West Plains, Mo., to Noel and Elsie (Gregory) Foster. Evelyn “Ezy” was a resident of Ava…
Gary Leo Evans departed his life Friday, April 1, 2011, at home surrounded by family after a battle with cancer, at the age of 60 years, 6 months, and 27 days. Gary was born Sept. 5, 1950, in Toledo, Mo., to Audie William Evans and Bonnie Francis (Haskins) Evans. Gary…
Harold Deatherage, age 83, went home to Jesus March 22, 2011. He was born July 22, 1927 to William and Lena (Crotts) Deatherage in Argosy, Ark. Harold was the 11th of 12 children. Harold married Betty Plarinos on Nov. 11, 1946 in Salem, Ark. They moved to Entiat, Wash. on…
Estalee Culvey, 91 years, passed to heaven on March 31, 2011 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo., with her family by her side. Estalee was born March 31, 1920 in Keenes, Ill., to Ira and Clara (Shook) Bruce. She attended the Pine Knot School in Keenes, Ill. On…
Elizabeth T. Moore Cox died March 31, 2011 at her home in Mansfield, Mo. Cause of death was incident to age. She was 86 years old. Elizabeth was born in Los Angeles, Calif., in 1924. She is survived by her husband, Carl T. Cox; 11 children, James Cox, of Wisconsin,…
Max E. Norman, 86, of Overland Park, Kan., passed away on March 9, 2011. He was born in Ava on Nov. 21, 1924 and graduated from Ava High School. He immediately joined the US Marine Corps and served during World War II. He was recalled to active duty for the…
Mary (Posie) Miller of Riverbank, Calif., formerly of Sanger, Calif., died on March 6 at the age of 86. She is survived by a daughter, Lenda Dougherty of Riverbank, Calif.; sister Mildred Phelps of Colorado; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her husband, Dewel…
Curtis Doran Dale (Bud) Lakey, 77, went to be with the Lord on March 21, 2011. He was born April 25, 1933, in Douglas County to Jason and Hazel (Sharpton) Lakey. He served in the United States Army. On April 19, 1953, he was married to Blanche Archer and to…
George Alexander Kaberlein, 78 years, passed away on March 29, 2011 at St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, Mo. George was born June 24, 1932 in Chicago, Ill., to George and Marie (Schaefer) Kaberlein. On Dec. 19, 1962, George and Geraldine “Geri” Olga Schiel were united in marriage in Chicago,…
Melody Ellen Peissner Gilbert, a resident of Willow Springs, quietly passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, March 28, 2011 while at her residence after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born Oct. 2, 1950 in Centralia, Wash., to David and Shirley (Tessier) Peissner. She was 60…
Modena Mae (Wilson) Pitts, age 94, of the Baptist Home, Ozark, Mo., passed away Monday, March 21, 2011. She was born Feb. 15, 1917 in Valley Springs, Ark., the daughter of Dock and Lessie (Holmes) Wilson along with her twin sister, Coyita, who preceded her in death in 1996. Paul…
Services for Curtis D. (Bud) Lakey, 77, of Fair Grove, formerly of Ava, will be held Saturday, March 26, at 10 a.m., at Greenlawn North Funeral Home, Springfield. Mr. Lakey was born April 25, 1933, at Ava, the son of Jason and Hazel Lakey. He died Monday, March 21. Visitation…
Loy W. Heinlein departed this life March 16, 2011 after a long and courageous battle with lymphoma. He was born May 8, 1929 on the family farm west of Ava, son of Loy Samuel Heinlein and Corintha (King) Heinlein. Preceded in death by his father in 1937 and, being the…
Anna Kathleen Harnden, 95 years, passed to heaven on March 21, 2011 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo. Kathleen was born Feb. 6, 1916 in Douglas County, Mo., to Homer and Hattie (Ellison) Hailey. She graduated from Ava High School in 1933 and attended Draughon’s Business College. Kathleen…
Twila May Freeman, 52, of Reeds Spring, Mo., passed away on March 19, 2011 at the St John’s Hospital-Berryville in Berryville, Ark. She was born on Nov. 27, 1958 in Mansfield, Mo., the daughter of Donald L. and Norma Jean (Turner) Freeman. Twila graduated from Ava High School. She worked…
Murrell F. Alms was born Dec. 27, 1918, at Bertha, Mo., to Andy and Addie (Edwards) Alms. He passed away March 21, 2011, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. He worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps building Fort Leonard Wood army base. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1941…
Nuel Dean Thomas left his life on earth to move on to his heavenly home on March 14, 2011 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Nuel was born Feb. 25, 1931 at Grabeel, Mo., to Jasper David and Faye Nova (Piland) Thomas. He attended elementary school at Grabeel School…
Funeral services for Ralph H. Riggs Sr., 80, of East Moline, Ill., were held at the Van Hoe Funeral Home, East Moline. Burial was at St. Mary’s Cemetery, East Moline. Mr. Riggs died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, at home. Ralph was born June 1, 1930, in Thornfield, the son of…
Max E. Norman, 86, Overland Park, Kan., passed away March 9, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., with a memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 2, at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Chapel, 10507 Holmes Rd., Kansas City. Entombment will be in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Memorials may…
On Feb. 9, 2011, at the age of 75, Jeanne A. McCullum went to her eternal resting place to be with the Lord. Jeanne’s legacy is carried on through her husband of over 60 years; John D. McCullum, children, John D. McCullum II, Leo A. McCullum, Gene D. McCullum, and…
Edna Linder, 90 years, 0 months, and 8 days old, passed to heaven on March 11, 2011 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Edna was born March 3, 1921 in Vera Cruz, Mo., to Charlie and Ida (Reed) Clinton. On Feb. 5, 1938 Edna and Rexford Farren Linder were…
Norma Jean Frye, 69 years, passed away on March 14, 2011 at Gainesville Healthcare Center in Gainesville, Mo., after a short illness. Norma was born July 28, 1941 at Squires, Mo., the oldest child of Cecil and Iva (Degase) Turner. She graduated from Ava High School and went to work…
Barbara Jean Barnes, 76, of Norwood, Mo., passed away Monday, March 7, 2011, at her home near Norwood. She was born Oct. 30, 1934, in Lewiston, Idaho. No services are planned at this time. A private burial will follow at a later date. All arrangements are under the care and…
Dorothy Mae (Johnson) Siler was born Sept. 3, 1934, at Roy, Mo., daughter of Carl and Euna (Bloomer) Johnson. She departed this life on Saturday, March 5, 2011, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Ava, Mo., surrounded by her family. She was a lifelong resident of the Ava community.…
Robert Edwin Moore, 82 years, 10 months, and 4 days old, passed to heaven on March 3, 2011 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare. Bob was born April 29, 1928 in Mansfield, Mo., to Oscar and Ruth (Davis) Moore. On Oct. 5, 1951, Bob and Daisy Goss were united in…
Ruby (Slate) Davis passed away Feb. 3, 2011. She was born Aug. 31, 1911, on a farm at Brushyknob, Mo. She left for California in 1929 to live with a brother, Ova Slate and Dee (Linder) Slate in Midway City, Calif., where she graduated from school. There she met her…
Roxie Marie Clayton Roberts, of Kennewick, Wash., was born Oct. 28, 1916, to John Thomas Clayton and Defsia Lee Absher Clayton, at Longrun, Mo. She passed on Feb. 21, 2011. On March 30, 1937, she was married at Wasola to Ivan William Roberts, who preceded her in 2002. Roxie raised…
Timothy Wade Morphew, 45, formerly of Ava, Mo., died March 4, 2011 in Guntersville, Ala. He was born Sept. 17, 1965. He is survived by siblings, Rusty Morphew and family from Guntersville, Ala., Trish Holmes and family from Seymour, Mo., and Katherine Butler and family of Wells, Texas. Services will…
James Donald (Jim) Rasch Sr, 71, was born in Florence, Ala., on March 17, 1939 to parents Cornelius and Margeurite Reeder Rasch. He departed this life on March 1, 2011 at his home near Ava, Mo. On Dec. 9, 1961 he was united in marriage to Miriam L. Cates. He…
Ethel May Posey, 90 years, passed to heaven on March 9, 2011 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo. Ethel was born June 2, 1920 in McDonald County, Mo., to Moses and Frankie Belle (Lewis) Proctor. On July 4, 1936 Ethel and Audie Ray Posey were united in marriage…
Kay Bliss Thompson, 72 years, passed away on March 8, 2011, at her home from a sudden illness. Kay was born May 1, 1938 in Rochelle, Ill., to O.C. “Casey” and Emily (Harris) Sherwood. On July 28, 1956 Kay and Leo Thompson were united in marriage in Rochelle, Ill., and…
