A good friend to the Charles Melton family of Ava Donald Dean Boden, 61, died July 3, 2008, at 12 noon, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Ava. He was a retired parts department worker at Hughes Aircraft in California and a good friend to the Charles Melton family…
Life long resident of Mansfield Bulah Adams, the daughter of Charles Adams and Nola Woody Adams, was born June 5, 1940 in Hartville, and departed this life June 24, 2008 at the age of 68 years and 19 days. Bulah was a life long resident of Mansfield. In the late…
A World War II veteran, Navy Rex Robert Brown, 80, passed away at Brookside Nursing Home in Redlands, Calif. on May 26, 2008. He worked in construction most of his life for Local 783 Union. He was honorably discharged fro the Navy from World War II. He was preceded in…
A resident of Squires James Edward Cox, son of James A. Cox and Francis (Bennett) Cox was born March 17, 1951 in Beckley, West Virginia, and passed away on June 27, 2008 in Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 57 years 3 months and 10 days.…
Volunteered many hours, and supporter of Humane Society Betty Louise Cunningham DeBoy, Galena, daughter of Della and James Cunningham, was born Sept. 9, 1931 in McClurg, and departed this life June 29, 2008 in her home on Tablerock Lake at the age of 76. Betty was married to Earl DeBoy…
World War II veteran, he serve in the Army Robert Lloyd Gray was born May 30, 1916, in Arlington, S.D., to Roy James Gray and Jessie Christianson Gray. He departed this life June 27, 2008, in Midland, Mich., at the age of 92. He spent his early life in Arlington,…
During World War II served with the U.S. Air Force Theodore James Gray was born Nov. 26, 1919, in Sulphur Springs, Ark., to Roy James Gray and Jessie Christianson Gray. He departed this life in Mt. Vernon, Mo., on June 24, 2008, at the age of 88. He spent his…
She enjoyed canning, cooking, taking care of family Erma Fern Lane, daughter of the late James and Jennie (Redd) Hale, was born Aug. 19, 1923. She left this world on June 28, 2008 at 10:15, following a long illness, at the age of 84. On April 14, 1942, she married…
Ava resident for 12 years, a great homemaker and gardener. Noretta “Kay” Miller, the daughter of Gordon E. Wall Sr. and Lennie G. Narramore Wall, was born Sept. 6, 1940, in Napa, Calif., and departed this life June 27, 2008 at the age of 67 years 9 months and 21…
Formerly of Ava Flora V. Sanford, of Ellsworth, Iowa, formerly of Ava, passed away June 5, 2008, at the age of 90 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Sanford; her brother, Carold Heinkel; and her parents, John and Martha Heinkel. She is survived by one sister,…
She was born on March 16, 1917 in Douglas County Bertha Mae Uhlmann was born on March 16, 1917 in Douglas County, Missouri to James Oliver and Mary May (Griffiths) Coats, and completed her journey on Sunday morning, June 29, 2008 in Ravenwood Assisted Living in Springfield, Missouri. She died…
Grew up, attended school in Ozark, Douglas counties Larry Arvel Emery, 61 Larry Arvel Emery, son of Everett “Arvel” and Lois (Curley) Emery, was born on April 29, 1947 in Ozark County near Dora, Missouri, and departed this life on June 19, 2008 at his residence in Douglas County, Missouri,…
Clyde’s favorite hobby was fishing Clyde Dewell Hector, son of Alva Hector and Lela Lumsden Hector, was born on Jan. 17, 1926 in Lake City, Ark., and passed away on June 21, 2008 in Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo., at the age of 82 years. Clyde was a…
A lifelong resident of the Ava and homemaker Olive Esther Deaver, the daughter of James Oliver Brixey and Grace Myrtle Wilson Brixey, was born Nov. 4, 1919 in Jetmore, Kan., and departed this life June 23, 2008, at the age of 88 years 7 months 19 days. Esther was a…
A stay-at-home mother who stayed active in community Ernestine Lamb Givans passed from this earth Sunday, June 22, 2008 at Mercy Villa in Springfield, Mo., from a lengthy illness. She was born on Oct. 8, 1928 to Dr. Hugh and Elvena Swinney Lamb in St. Louis, Mo. She was preceded…
She loved to laugh, and a friend to everyone Abigail Renee Clayton, the daughter of William “Bill” Clayton and Elizabeth (Satterfield) Linder, was born Sept. 29, 1986, in Peoria, Ill., and passed away June 19, 2008 at the age of 21 years 9 months and 20 days. Abigail was a…
A lifelong resident of Ozark and Douglas counties Melba C. Oxley, daughter of Charles Ware and Issie Pitcock Ware, was born on July 13, 1919 in Souder, Mo., and passed away on June 15, 2008 in Ava, at the age of 88 years, 11 months and 2 days. Melba was…
A resident of Ava for the past five years Billie Louise Hill, the daughter of H.B. and Elda Smith, was born June 23, 1937 in Oklahoma and departed this life, June 15, 2008 at the age of 70 years 11 months and 22 days. Billie was a resident of Ava…
Served during World War II with the U.S. Army Carl W. Sparks, son of John Sparks and Eva (Floyd) Sparks was born on June 15, 1913 in Kingston, Ark., and passed away on June 12, 2008 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, at the age of 94 years, 11 months and…
He delivered over 3,000 babies and made house calls Dr. Clifton E. Harlan, 93, of Morton, Ill., formerly of Ava, Mo., passed away at his home in Morton on Saturday, June 14, 2008, at 6:45 p.m. His family was by his bedside. He was born April 29, 1915, in Van…
Retired from Owens-Corning Fiberglass 25 years Ralph Allen Goos, son of Fredrick August Goos and Maude Anna (Darling) Goos, was born Feb. 10, 1914, on the family ranch north of Almeria, Neb., and passed away June 9, 2008, at the Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare in Ava, Mo., at the…
A resident of Ava since 1993 Jeanne Upshaw, daughter of Charles Henderson and Josephine Hollen Henderson, was born on Dec. 15, 1938 in Sutherland, Iowa, and passed away on June 3, 2008 in Ava, Mo., at the age of 69 years. Jeanne was a resident of Ava since 1993 moving…
Venita’s main priority in life was family Venita Williams passed away on June 11, 2008, in Ava. She was a devout Christian who gained much inner strength from her faith in the Lord. This strength served as an example to others throughout her life. Venita, daughter of the late Frank…
Bernice grew up in Missouri Bernice J. Rohrbacher Shaw Witty, 97, went to her heavenly home June 7, 2008 at Primrose Place in Springfield, Mo. Bernice was born Jan. 4, 1911 in Diggins, Mo., the daughter of Andrew Rohrbacher and the former Sarah Ann Hertweck. Her first marriage was to…
Served in the U.S. Air Force Paul Lawrence DeGase, age 78, of Squires, Mo., passed away at home after a long illness on May 31, 2008. Paul was born Sept. 12, 1929 on a farm in Ozark County, Mo., to Jim and Velma (Gray) DeGase. He attended elementary school at…
An Ava graduate and military veteran Funeral services for Ronald Lee Hamby, 73, Caulfield, Mo., were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at First Baptist Church, West Plains, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Hamby died 5:37 p.m., Friday, May 30, 2008, at Ozarks Medical Center. He…
A resident in the Brushyknob community for 50 years Maurice Dale Lamb, son of Theone Lamb and Margaret Clement Lamb was born on Sept. 30, 1936 in Mesa, Ariz., and passed away on May 31, 2008 in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 71 years. Maurice was a resident in…
Operated a cafe in Bradleyville and taught school Golda M. Lawrence, the daughter of Waymon L. Floyd and Sue Etta (Smith) Floyd, was born Aug.12, 1908 in Bradleyville, Mo., and departed this life June 2, 2008 at the age of 99 years 9 months and 20 days. Golda was a…
Served in the U.S. Navy Leslie A. Magoon Jr., 69, of Tulsa, Okla., formerly of Neosho, died on May 25, 2008, at his home in Tulsa following a lengthy illness. Mr. Magoon was born Sept. 4, 1938, in New Hampshire and had served in the U.S. Navy. He worked as…
A career Army man, spent 22 years in service On March 9, 2008, Lieutenant Colonel Wendell Lee Thurman passed away, having lost the most courageous battle of his life against cancer. Wendell died peacefully, at home, surrounded by his family. He was 77 years old. Wendell was born in Augusta,…
Complete obituary next week. Jeanne Upshaw, 69, passed away June 3, in Ava. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Church of the Living God in Ava. Arrangements are under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home of Ava. Mrs. Upshaw was a home health care provider…
Served in the US Army earning three bronze stars Cecil E. (Bud) Witchey, 79, was born May 24, 1928, in Gentry, Ark., to parents Glenn and Gladys Witchey. He passed away on May 19, 2008, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. On Aug. 5, 1950, he was united in marriage to…
A devoted loving mother, grandmother and dear friend Former Ava resident, Nancy (Hale) Burks, age 47, passed away May 25 in Joplin, Mo. following a sudden illness. Nancy, the daughter of Bill and Betty Hale, was born Sept. 5, 1960 and lived in Ava throughout her childhood. Nancy owned and…
Born to Lester and Joy Roberts in Brown Branch, Mo. Frances Pearlene “Penny” Hankins was born to Lester and Joy Roberts in Brown Branch, Mo., on July 11, 1939. She went to be with her Lord May 22, 2008. She is survived by her loving husband, Lloyd R. Hankins, Ozark;…
Kind fun loving person,enjoyed travel,camping,fishing,family Gevene Maxine Cochran was born on May 14, 1936 in Twin Falls, Idaho, the daughter of Noble and Hazel Mitchell Smith, and departed this life on May 25, 2008 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 72 years old. On Dec. 31,…
Served his country in the U.S. Army Christopher Paul Girdner was born on July 6, 1985 in Rolla, Mo., and died on February 11, 2008 in Tallahassee, Fla. Chris served with the 10th Mountain Division, U.S. Army, from February 2003 until July 2006, including a tour of duty in Afghanistan.…
Gordon loved his family, the light of his life On May 17, 2008, Gordon Clyde Thurman passed away peacefully at Fulton Presbyterian Manor in Fulton, Missouri. He was 92 years old. Gordon was born in Girdner, Missouri to Lee and Hannah (nee Lefler) Thurman. He was married on October 3,…
Served in World War II in Germany and forces in Japan Charles (Gene) Davis, 83 years old, passed to heaven on May 10, 2008 in his home with his family at his side. Gene was born Dec. 3, 1924, in Ava, Mo., to Elmer and Rosa (Brown) Davis. He grew…
A staff sergeant in World War II Lester Junior Gray of Farmington passed away May 6, 2008 at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center at the age of 85 years. He was born March 4, 1923, at Ava, Mo., the son of the late Lester and Bessie (Brown) Gray. He was…
He loved teaching martial arts Fredrick Lawrence Wright, son of Roger Arnold and Linda Sharon (Heath) Wright, was born March 31, 1974 in Mansfield, Mo. He departed this life Wednesday, May 7, 2008 in Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 34 years, one month, and…
A resident of Douglas County over 33 years Mary R. Hayes, daughter of Noah and Dellavine (Howard) Strong, was born on Aug. 19, 1924, in Ozark County, Mo., and passed away on May 4, 2008, with her family by her side in Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo., at…
A lifelong resident of Ava Alta Ellen Shanks, the daughter of Delbert Burdan and Leta Victoria (Copas) Burdan, was born June 26, 1917, in Bertha, Mo., and departed this life May 5, 2008, in the Rocky Ridge Manor, Mansfield, at the age of 90 years 10 months and 9 days.…
Served his country in World War II Lawrence J. Shelton, 89, of Independence, passed away April 20, 2008, at the VA Hospital in Kansas City. Lawrence was born Sept. 14, 1918, in Ava to Della Mae (Sanders) and Blaine Shelton. He spent his youth growing up and being educated in…
Xander James Burkhart, age 3 months, son of Mindy Schroeder, Norwood, and Tim Burkhart, Chadwick, passed away April 22, 2008, at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Graveside services were held Saturday, April 26 at Denlow Cemetery with the Rev. Dale Graham officiating.…
John enjoyed fishing, vegetable and flower gardening John Milton Nix, the son of John and Lillie Nix, was born June 15, 1913, in Unity, Ill., and departed this life April 23, 2008 at the age of 94 years 10 months and 8 days. John was a resident of the Ava…
Stacy loved camping, canoeing, butterflies, flowers Stacy Michelle McLean, 29, Willow Springs, Mo., passed away Thursday, April 17, 2008, at 8:15 p.m., in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Mo., after a lifelong illness. Stacy was born in Fairbanks, Alaska, on Oct. 2, 1978. She graduated in 1997 from Ava High School…
Born Nov. 25, 1918, in Smallett, Mo. Alma Lee Johnson was born Nov. 25, 1918, in Smallett, Mo., to Earnest and Della (Fulton) Sellers. She passed away Saturday, April 12, 2008, at St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center at the age of 89. Alma married George Isaac Johnson and they had two…
Retired from a military career in the United States Navy Jimmy Edwin “Barney” Barnhart, son of the late Charley and Mary Marie (Lemons) Barnhart, was born on Oct. 4, 1936 in Plato, Mo., and passed away suddenly on Friday, April 18, 2008 at his home in Mtn. Grove, Mo., at…
A dear grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend Joanna J. Cunningham, formerly of Bradleyville, died April 8, 2008 in De Soto, Mo., at the age of 94. She was the daughter of Elmer and Grace Dale and was born on December 6, 1913 in Lipscomb, Texas. She was the dear…
1952 graduate of Ava, U.S. Army and Marine Reserves Harold H. Thompson, 74, of Columbia, passed away on April 15, 2008 at University Hospital & Clinics. Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbia. Burial will follow in Memorial Park…
A friend to all that knew her, and was loved by everyone Beverly Ann Howe-Merrill, the daughter of Charles “Bud” Howe and Betty Jane (Lenaburg) Howe, was born Sept. 20, 1960, in Clinton, Okla., and passed away on April 6, 2008, at the home of her parents in Ava, Mo.…
Born in John’s Mill, Douglas County, to John and Liza Moxley. Kenneth Moxley age 96, passed away on April 3, 2008, after a joyful and fulfilled life. Kenneth was born in John’s Mill, Douglas County, Missouri on Oct. 21, 1911, to John and Liza Moxley. Kenneth is preceded in death…
His favorite school was Excelsior School near Sweden Norman Eugene Rippee, of Shell Knob, Mo., died on April 2, 2008, at Cox Hospital Walnut Lawn after a short illness. Norman was born on May 29, 1928, in Sweden, Mo., to Willie and Alta Rippee. He is survived by three sisters,…
A life long resident of Squires, and a dairy farmer Burney Fleetwood, the son of William Dave Fleetwood and Maggie M. (Hitchock) Fleetwood, was born Nov. 11, 1924 at Squires, Missouri and departed this life March 28, 2008, at the age of 83 years 4 months and 17 days. Burney…
A cast member of a traveling Vaudeville act in 1930s Velma E. Gary, 97, daughter of Isaac Brown and Margaret Manning Brown, was born on April 19, 1910, in Squires, Mo., and passed away Friday, March 28, 2008 in Christian Health Care, Republic. She is survived by twin sisters, Veda…
A funeral director in Gainesville, Mo. Dave Goodnight passed away Thursday morning, March 27, 2008 at his residence in Gainesville. He was 53 years old. Dave felt fortunate to have been adopted at birth by a loving Christian family. Dave was the second son of Charles and Louise (Slawson) Goodnight.…
Loved to dance and play with grandchildren Eva A. Hicks died March 23, 2008, of health related problems. Born June 18, 1919, Eva Aretta Davenport, she grew up in Ava, Missouri. There she met and married Robert Earl Hicks. Her family spent most of their early life at School of…
He loved being with his grandpa, wife and children James Lee Johnson, the son of Bradley Lee Johnson and Deloris Kathleen Finch Johnson, was born on April 30, 1975, in Springfield, and passed away on March 26, 2008, in Gainesville, at the age of 32 years, 10 months and 26…
She enjoyed horseback riding, animals, family and children Gale Ursilee Lankford, daughter of John Thomas and Barbara Byrd was born on July 13, 1957 in Miami, Fla., and passed away on March 29, 2008, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, at the age of 50 years, 8 months and 16 days.…
Underwater demolition expert for US Navy during WWII Bernard Charles McDermaid died March 25, 2008, at his home near Cabool. He was the third child and only son of Agnes (Rogers) McDermaid and Stephen James McDermaid. He was born on Oct. 28, 1915 at the family homestead near Caputa, S.D.…
A veteran of the U.S. Navy Services for Therman E. Miller, 80, of LeClaire, Iowa, were held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Heesch Funeral Home, LeClaire. Burial was in Glendale Cemetery in LeClaire. Memorials may be made to Genesis Hospice. Mr. Miller died Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at the…
A retired builder and carpenter Lloyd Wayne Moore, 78, of Nixa, went into the open arms of his Savior Wednesday, March 26, 2008. He was born Feb. 9, 1930, in Mansfield the son of Oscar and Ruth (Davis) Moore. He served his country as a U.S. Marine. On Sept. 9,…
He enjoyed Christian fellowship and blue grass music William O. Casey the son of Oren Casey and Maggie Nance Casey was born on Dec. 25, 1927 in Pottman, Kan., and went to be with his Lord Jesus on March 8, 2008 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, at the age of…
She loved her family and church Amy Elizabeth Douglas 95, Mosby, Mo., passed away March 21, 2008 in Excelsior Springs. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday, March 24, at the Mosby Baptist Church with burial at Hillcrest Cemetery, Excelsior Springs. In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations…
He enjoyed being outdoors, especially hunting Lester Columbus Freeman, son of the late Samuel and Velda (Clinton) Freeman, was born Jan. 16, 1916, in Douglas County, and departed this life March 20, 2008, at Autumn Oaks Caring Center in Mtn. Grove, following a long illness. He was 92 years, 2…
She loved to cook, and serve her church Reba D. Sellers, 77, entered her heavenly rest March 19, 2008, in Cox South Hospital, Springfield, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Feb. 19, 1931, in Ava, to Leroy and Bessie Mae (Privett) Rhynes. On Sept. 30, 1950, she was…
Known for her huge heart and beautiful smile Elaine Watson was called to be with the Lord on March 17, 2008, at the age of 88. She was born Virgie Elaine Oxley, Jan. 29, 1920, to the late John and Ora Oxley, and was united in marriage to Roy Watson…
Full obituary next week Reba Sellers, 77, wife of Nelson Sellers, of Ava, passed away Wednesday, March 19. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Ava Family Funeral Home. A full obituary will be published next week.…
Greatly enjoyed family and friends Alta Margaret Holmes was born Aug. 3, 1924, the daughter of David Franklin Garrett and Mary Jane (Evans) Garrett, and celebrated her Heavenly homecoming March 14, 2008 at the age of 83 years 7 months and 11 days. Margaret was a resident of Strafford for…
A resident of the Ava community for most of her life Ella R. Hutchison, daughter of Warren C. Davis and Julia (Burdan) Davis, was born on March 1, 1928 in Sweden, Mo., and went home to be with her Lord on March 15, 2008 in Cox South Hospital, Springfield, at…
Served in WW II and Korean War, with Army and Air Force Richard E. Rust, the son of Calvin Rust and Julia O. (Metheny) Rust, was born July 14, 1928, in Paducah, Ky., and departed this life March 18, 2008 at the age of 79 years 8 months and 4…
Involved in church, and taught 2nd grade at Ava Tawnya Lea Van Dyne was born Oct. 2, 1960 in Ava, the daughter of Bud and Wilma (Collins) Hutchison. She passed away Saturday, March 15, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, of injuries suffered earlier that day in a car wreck.…
Doy served his nation proudly in WWI Doy Frank Parker was born July 28, 1919 and lived his childhood in Ozark County. He died March 1, 2008. He has donated his remains to the Genesis Donor Research Program. Doy proudly served his nation as a private 1st class in World…
She enjoyed fishing and time with grandchildren Linda Scott, the daughter of Johnny William Dobbs and Gladys (Leroy) Dobbs, was born Dec. 6, 1960 in Springfield, and departed this life March 6, 2008 at the age of 47 years and 3 months. Linda was a life long resident of Ava.…
She lived most of her life in Noble, Ozark County Lena N. Robinson, daughter of Eck Gardner and Matilda Nance Gardner, was born on May 24, 1913 in Almartha, and passed away on March 5, 2008 in Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, at the age of 94 years, 9…
Born in Ava, Elmo loved to fish and be with family Elmo L. Power, of Eagle Rock, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2008, at Lacoba Nursing Home in Monett at the age of 77 years, 11 months and 19 days. Mr. Power was born March 20, 1930, in Ava,…
A resident of Ava for the past four months Harold Emmett Midcap, the son of Harold E. Midcap Jr. and Eileen (Rios) Gasteiger, was born Sept. 18, 1962 in Covina, Calif., and departed this life March 7, 2008, at the age of 45 years 5 months and 19 days. Harold…
A volunteer for Heart of the Hills Food Harvest Diana Dee (Ames) McKinley, daughter of the late Elizabeth (Bootz) Ames and Wallace W. Ames Sr., of Theodosia, was born Feb. 15, 1943, in Chicago, Ill., and died Sunday, March 9 at her home in Ava, at the age of 65…
She worked in social services Memorial services for Shirley Mae Harrington, 77, West Plains, were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 11, at the family farm, Willow Springs. Mrs. Harrington died 3:05 p.m., Friday, March 7, 2008 in Brooke Haven HealthCare. She was born March 26, 1930 in Tenino, Wash.,…
Born in Ava to John and Rosa Fleetwood Ella May (Patterson) Fleetwood went to be with the Lord on March 3, 2008, in Colorado Springs, Colo., at the age of 94. She was born in Ava on Oct. 31, 1913, to John and Rosa Fleetwood. She was preceded in death…
Kenneth enjoyed family gatherings and babies Kenneth Dale Duff, son of Marion Duff and Elga O. Singleton Duff, was born on July 5, 1934 in Ava, and passed away on March 5, 2008 in Ava, at the age of 73 years and 8 months. Kenneth was a resident of the…
Devoted wife, mother, loving grandmother and loyal friend Evelyn “Raydene” Bell Dennis, of Hobbs, N.M., passed away on Monday, March 10, 2008 at her home after a courageous five year battle with cancer. She was 71 years old. Raydene was born Sept. 23, 1936 in Douglas County, to the late…
A veteran of the United States Army Bearl H. Bruffett Sr., 78, of Milan, Ill., died March 3 at his residence. Funeral services were held at 12 noon Friday at Family Funeral Services, Milan, Ill., with burial in Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island, Ill. Mr. Bruffett was born Nov.…
A beef farmer and milk hauler from Bradleyville William O. Casey the son of Oren Casey and Maggie Nance Casey, was born on Dec. 25, 1927 in Pottman, Kan., and went to be with his Lord Jesus on March 8, 2008 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, at the age of…
Born in Ava, the daughter of Ernest and Eula Whetsten Hazel Fern Davis, 83, passed away March 6, 2008, in Riverview Manor, Ozark, after a long journey with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born March 24, 1924, in Ava, the daughter of Ernest and Eula (McJimsey) Whetsten. She was preceded in…
An avid golfer, bowler and fisherman Bearl H. Bruffett Sr., 79, of Milan, Ill., died March 3 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Friday at Family Funeral Services, Milan, Ill., with burial in Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island, Ill. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m.…
Ava High School graduate Randy Dean Adams, son of Louanna (Byerley) Adams and Robert Nelson Adams, was born on June 20, 1970 in Gainesville, and passed away on March 3, 2008, in his home, Wasola, at the age of 37 years, 8 months and 13 days. Randy was a resident…
He enjoyed floating, working the farm and time with friends William F. Kratky Jr., the son of William Kratky Sr. and Florence (Stille) Kratky, was born on July 3, 1959, in Hinsdale, Ill., and passed away suddenly at his home on March 1, 2008, at the age of 48 years,…
An Ava High School graduate Mavis Waggoner McAvoy, of Salisbury, Md., formerly of Prince George County, Md., passed away Monday, Jan. 14, 2008 at Salisbury Genesis Elder Care. She was born Nov. 22, 1922 in Lawrence County, Mo., the first of eight children born to Turrell William Waggoner and Bessie…
Born April 23, 1908, in Burlington Jct., Mo. Harry Zachariah McGinness, of Santa Paula, Calif., was born April 23, 1908, in Burlington Jct., Mo., the son of Jesse and Mae McGinness. He went home to Heaven Jan. 31, 2008, at the age of 99 years. He was preceded in death…
A U.S. Army veteran of World War II Robert L. “Bob” Turner, of Columbia, died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008, at University Hospital in Columbia. A visitation will begin at 1 p.m. today (Thursday, Feb. 28) at Wright-Baker-Hill Funeral Home, Brookfield and the family will receive friends from 6 until 8…
Nown for kindness and care for others Mr. Prentis E. Fry, 69, of Ava, formerly of Ozark, passed away Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, in Cox South Hospital. He was born June 18, 1938, in Ozark County to James and Alta (Loftis ) Fry. On June 22, 1961, he was united…
A loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Erma Fay (Friend) Cooper passed away Friday, Feb. 22, 2008 at Heart of the Ozarks Health Care Center in Ava. She was 90 years old. Erma was born in Thornfield, Mo., on March 15, 1917, the daughter of Harrison and Maude Friend. She married…
A resident of the Squires the past 18 years. Dallas Eugene Cornelison was born Feb. 28, 1940, in the Bruner community, the son of Elmo Elvis Cornelison and Ammie Francis (Swearengin) Cornelison, and departed this life Feb. 25, 2008 at the age of 67 years 11 months and 27 days.…
Member of the Highway Church of the Nazarene Pamela Faye Comer, the daughter of Jerry Comer and Mary Ellen (Boyd) Comer, was born in California on June 7, 1950, and passed away at the Cox South Hospital in Springfield, on Feb. 25, 2008 at the age of 57 years, 8…
He loved boating, fishing, gardening, traveling. Lerman Troy Duckworth, 89, passed away Monday, Feb. 25, 2008. He was born to Walter and Clella (Nave) Duckworth on Dec. 18, 1918. He was a member of First General Baptist Church in Springfield. He loved boating, fishing, gardening and traveling. On Nov. 5,…
Pauline loved growing up in Brown Branch. Edith “Pauline” Chance, the daughter of Herman and Lois (Dunn) Whitaker, was born on Sept. 18, 1926, at Brown Branch, Mo. She departed this life Feb. 19, 2008, at Cox Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 8l years, 5…
A resident of Nixa, for the past 12 years Stella F. Winters, the daughter of Frank Tennison and Maggie (Anderson) Tennison, was born Oct. 3, 1920, in Chandler, Okla., and departed this life Feb. 18, 2008 at the age of 77 years 4 months and 15 days. Stella was a…
He loved teasing his grandkids Wilson Eugene Williams, the son of Carl Williams and Bonnie Williams (Fitzgerald), passed away at his home in Springfield, at the age of 67 years, 9 months and 11 days. Wilson was a retired auto mechanic and lived in Springfield, for 12 years after moving…
He served in US Air Force from 1955 – 1959 Claud James English was born August 18, 1938, to Robert English and Nellie Hoskins in Plad, Mo. and passed away on February 18, 2008, in his home surrounded by family and friends. Claud was baptized at an early age at…
Served in the U.S. Navy Anthony Tony Barnum, son of Clifford Eugene and Mary Marie (Novak) Barnum, was born May 25, 1937 in Douglas County and departed this life Feb. 19, 2008 at the age of 70 years, 8 months, and 24 days. As a young man Tony served in…
Served with the U.S. Army during Vietnam War Jerry Lee Vonallmen, the son of Estil Vonallmen and Ruby May (Montgomery) Vonallmen, was born July 10, 1947, in West Plains, and departed this life Feb. 13, 2008 at the age of 60 years 7 months and 3 days. On April 7,…
Daughter of Ejino and Maximina Gonsalez Consuella (Gonsalez) Robinson, daughter of the late Ejino and Maximina (Vasquez) Gonsalez, was born March 12, 1918, in Topeka, Kan., and departed this life Feb. 12, 2008, at the age of 89 years and 11 months at the home of her daughter. She was…
He grew up in Ava and graduated Ava High School Harrison Edward Shipman (“Harry” or “Ship”), Lt. Col. USAF, Ret., 87, passed away Friday, Feb. 8, 2008. Harry Shipman was born Oct. 23, 1920, in Tarkio, Mo. to Henry T. Shipman and Delpha B. Breshears Shipman. He grew up in…
She did for others without condition Julianne Salgado, daughter of Gloria (Butchke) Graves of Sullivan, Wisc., and the late Lawrence L. Graves, was born Dec. 30, 1940, in Summit, Wisc., and passed away Feb. 6, 2008, in Springfield. She got her first horse at age 12 which led to a…
Sylvia grew up in Vera Cruz and Evans Sylvia Gray Vogt Freeman, 89, a resident of Bettendorf Health Care, Bettendorf, Iowa, formerly of Ava, passed away Feb. 8, 2008 at the center. Sylvia Gray Vogt Freeman was born March 11, 1918 in Douglas County, Missouri, the daughter of G. C.…
A self-taught fiddle player called “the smiling fiddler.” Elmer Buel Bartlett, of Maysville, quietly passed away Tuesday, Feb. 5 at Sunset Home. At his side was his wife of 67 years, Gladys C. Bartlett. Elmer was born Oct. 29, 1919, in Ozark County to Luther Bartlett and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Shipley.…
Born Jan. 16, 1935, in Theodosia, Mo. Leon Kelley, of Tahlequah, Okla., was buried Feb. 6, at Forest Haven Cemetery in Tulsa, Okla. He died Feb. 1, 2008, in St. John’s Hospital in Tulsa where he had been hospitalized since an automobile accident on Dec. 28, 2007. Leon was born…
Graduated from Ava High School and joined the Army Ellis L. Giffin, son of Elmer and Irene (Huffman) Giffin, was born Jan. 9, 1933, near Ava, and died Feb. 10, 2008, at Jenks, Okla. Ellis graduated from Ava High School and joined the Army after graduation. He served in Korea…
A U.S. Army veteran, during WWII and Korean Conflict Lowell B. Stewart, the son of Homer Stewart and Martha Elizabeth (Nance) Stewart, was born May 19, 1927, in Elmo, Mo., and departed this life Feb. 7, 2008, at the age of 80 years 8 months and 18 days. Lowell was…
A life long resident of the Ava area Jack M. Richards was born Oct. 13, 1926, the son of Arthur and Lois (Jenkins) Richards, and departed this life Feb. 4, 2008, at the age of 81 years 3 months and 21 days. Jack was a life long resident of the…
Grew up on Bryant Creek, attended Vera Cruz Elementary Norma Jean (Vogt) Miller was born Jan. 2, 1939, to Colonel and Gladys Vogt near Evans, Missouri, and departed this life on Oct. 19, 2007, from a sudden illness. Norma grew up on a dairy farm located on Bryant Creek and…
A very talented lady who had many interests Elda J. McLaughlin, 88, was born Nov. 11, 1919, in Paragould Ark., to parents Lemuel and Hazel Kennedy Owens. On Feb. 2, 2008 she departed this life in Springfield. Elda moved with her family from Arkansas to California when she was a…
She worked in a World War II bomber plant in Kansas City Lois Louise Lane, the daughter of Arthur Guthery and Emma (McPherson) Guthery, was born March 5, 1921, in Brown Branch, Mo., and passed away Feb. 4, 2008 at the age of 86 years 10 months and 29 days.…
Complete obituary next week. Elmer Buel Bartlett, 88, of Maysville, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 5, at Sunset Home, with his wife of 67 years, Gladys, at his side. Elmer was born Oct. 29, 1919, in Ozark County. Elmer and Gladys were married in Ava in May 1941. Services will be…
A resident of Wasola for the past 31/2 years Sandra Jean Carlson, daughter of Raymond C. and Lila Fay (Fitzgerald) Carlson, was born on Nov. 28, 1959, in Omaha, Neb., and passed away on Feb. 4, 2008, in Cox South Hospital, Springfield, at the age of 48 years. Sandra was…
She enjoyed the beauty of nature all around her. Mary Lavon Caudill was born Jan. 1, 1940, at Roy, Mo., to Fred and Gertie Sanders Barcus. On Jan. 30, 1959, she was married to Marvin L. Caudill, and on Jan. 30, 2008, she was reunited with Marvin on their 49th…
A loving dad and grandpa who enjoyed time with grandkids Jerry Lee Daugherty, 66, of Chadwick, passed away Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, in Cox South Hospital, Springfield. He was born Feb. 12, 1941, in Sparta, the son of Earlin Daugherty and Geraldine (Applegate) Daugherty Holt. On Oct. 5, 1957, he…
Full obituary will follow next week Mary Caudill, 68, wife of Marvin Caudill, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008, in her home in Thornfield. A memorial service is planned Saturday, Feb. 2, at 2 p.m., in the Ava Family Funeral Home. A full obituary will follow next week.…
A hard worker and enjoyed family and friends Virginia E. Williams began her life on May 17, 1922 in St. Louis, the daughter of Earl Huels and Myrtle (Huels) Millard. Ginny passed away Jan. 23, 2008, in her home under hospice care. On Jan. 2, 1976, she married Joseph F.…
He served in the 29th Infantry Regiment Jose’ Ignacio Duran Sr., 91, of Harrah, Okla., formerly of Shelbyville, Ky., entered his eternal life on Jan. 24, 2008. He was born on May 5, 1916, in Colima, Mexico to Estela Concepcion and Santos Lepe Duran. His father was a French soldier…
Was a talented seamstress and an intense humanist Suzanne Goldman Frazier, 57, beloved wife of Jack Frazier, and cherished daughter of Enid and George Goldman of Teaneck, N.J., died peacefully on Jan. 7, 2008, at her residence in Theodosia after a seven-year effort to overcome breast cancer. She was born…
She enjoyed gardening and fishing Funeral services for Mary L. Blake, 75, were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, in St. Agnes Chapel, Springfield. Committal services were at 3 p.m. in Smith-Graham Cemetery in Longrun. Visitation was held Friday in Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home 500 E. Walnut St.,…
A devoted Christian mother Mary Pearl Bellinger, daughter of Charles and Anna Freeman, was born Sept. 30, 1915, in Henderson County, Little York, Ill. She went into Glory land on Jan. 15, 2008, in Mansfield, Mo., at the age of 92. Early in her life, she was untied in marriage…
Complete obituary next week Funeral services for Mary L. Blake, 75, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, in St. Agnes Chapel, Springfield. Committal services will be at 3 p.m. in Smith-Graham Cemetery in Longrun. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday in Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral…
A resident of the Ava community most of her life Myrtle Hicks, daughter of Harrison Tetrick and Mary Catherine Driskell Tetrick, was born on May 14, 1909, in Trail, Mo., in Ozark County, and passed away with her family by her side on Jan. 21, 2008, in Marshfield, at the…
He served his country in the United States Army Clyde F. Hull, of Rockville, Md., passed away Dec. 23, 2007. He was born July 3, 1928 in Oldfield, the son of Ernest and Fay (Gilbert) Hull. On May 15, 1950 he was united in marriage to Nancy Cocklin of Berwick,…
Accustomed to hard work, and loved to cook Reba O. Hutchison began her earthly life on Feb. 14, 1922, at Vera Cruz, Mo., with parents Fred and Elva Souder Livingston. She began her heavenly life on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008, at the age of 85. On Oct. 18, 1938, she…
Willard attended the Anchor School in Douglas County Willard W. Percifield was born June 24, 1934, in Ava, to Blevins and Faye Percifield. As a child Willard attended the Anchor School in Douglas County. Later, he attended school in Protection, Kan., where he helped his uncle in wheat harvest. After…
Served during World War II in the U. S. Army Virgil Ethmer Smith was born Aug. 7, 192l in Almartha, Mo., and departed this life Jan. 16, 2008, at the age of 86 years 5 months and 9 days. Virgil was the son of Lester E. Smith and Essie Mae…
Operated the Corner Store for over 30 years Basil Vernon Spurlock passed away on Jan. 4, 2008, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield from a sudden illness. Basil was born on Nov. 12, 1919 in Ava, in the white house across from the public library (2nd house on the right).…
She loved being with her family Doris Mae Bacorn, daughter of Noel Sutherland and Bernice Cooper Sutherland, was born on May 20, 1923, in eastern Douglas County, and passed away on Jan. 16, 2008 in Ava, at the age of 84 years, 7 months and 26 days. Doris was a…
Loved fishing, hunting and being with his kids Jason Gabriel Fleetwood, son of Harlin Fleetwood and Shirley Maggard Fleetwood, was born on June 25, 1982 in Springfield, and passed away on Jan. 9, 2008, in Douglas County, at the age of 25 years, 6 months and 14 days. Jason was…
Will be greatly missed by her family and friends Leatha Juanita (Chapman) Jones passed away Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008 at Hospice House in Mountain Home, Ark. She was born June 17, 1921 in Protem, Mo. the daughter of Fate and Oma (Harper) Chapman. Leatha and Alton Jones were married on…
Loved to fish, hike with his beloved Kathy Chad A. Winsor died Jan. 13, 2008, of natural causes. Chad was born on Oct. 29, 1967 in Minot, N.D. He moved to Ava in 2006 to work as a Qualified Mental Retardation Professional for Brooke Care/A.O. His life’s work was devoted…
He loved hunting, fishing, and his children Jesse Waylon Workman, son of Dennis Eugene “Bill” Workman and Tammy Johns, was born on Dec. 31, 1979, in Springfield, and passed away on Jan. 9, 2008, in Douglas County, at the age of 28 years. Jesse was a resident of Seymour, moving…
A professor and psychologist Dr. Jerry Clinton McGill, 60, Crowley, Texas, was born Sept. 29, 1947, at Squires, and departed this life Nov. 2, 2007, in Ft. Worth, Texas, after losing a battle with multiple myeloma. Services were held Nov. 6 in Ft. Worth, Texas. Entombment was in the Laurel…
He served 21 years in the Army Loyal David Pruett was born July 25, 1925, to Alvah L. and Violet Mae (Stafford) Pruett in the Dogwood community of western Douglas County. He died on Jan. 4, 2008 in the Missouri Veterans Home in Mt. Vernon, Mo. after a long illness.…
A veteran in the U.S. Air Force Glenn Dale Barcus was born March 8, 1937 in Roy, Mo., the son of Fred Barcus and Gertie (Sanders) Barcus. Glenn passed away Jan. 4, 2008 in Seymour, at the age of 70 years 9 months and 26 days. Glenn was a resident…
A veteran, and graduate of University of Missouri James (Jim) Gerald Farris was born in Coulterville, Ill., on Oct. 1, 1927, to Floyd Eugene Farris and Hazel Pearl (Jackson) Farris. Jim was the first of five children born to this couple. Jim passed from this life on Saturday, Jan. 5,…
A monk of Assumption Abbey Father Richard Fox, the son of James Fox and Margaret (Russell) Fox, was born on July 30, 1933 in Chicago, Ill., and departed this life on Jan. 5, 2008, at the age of 74 years, 5 months and 5 days. Father Richard died at his…
An Army veteran who served from 1962 to 1964 Charley D. Freeman, son of Arthur Edwin Freeman and Mildred (Dahlberg) Freeman, was born on Jan. 5, 1939, in Coldsprings, Mo., and passed away with his family by his side on January 2, 2008 in Ava, at the age of 68…
Patsy loved her family and working on the farm Patsy Darlene Lansdown, daughter of Ode M. Whittaker and Goldie Mae (Deckard) Whittaker, was born on Dec. 16, 1938, in McClurg, Mo., and passed away in her home from a long illness on Jan. 9, 2008, at the age of 69…
A registered medical assistant at Cox in Seymour Kelly Lynn Morpeth, the daughter of Orloff Dale Haden and Judith Wilson Haden, was born June 26, 1966, in Springfield, Mo., and departed this life Jan. 3, 2008 in Ava, at the age of 41 years 6 months and 7 days. She…
Former resident of Ava who worked in banking 40 years Robert J. Sparkman, 82, Springfield, passed away Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, after a short illness. Bob was born Nov. 15, 1925, in Willard, Mo. He was a graduate of Springfield Central High School and Southwest Missouri State College. Bob worked…
Complete obituary at a later date A memorial service for Basil Spurlock will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 11, at the Ava Cemetery. Basil died Friday afternoon of a sudden illness at Cox Medical Center South, in Springfield. A more complete obituary will be published at a later…
A veteran of the U. S. Army Jim Trent, 73, began his earthly life on Nov. 6, 1934, in Pondfork, Mo., with parents Audie and Ocie Almeda “Medie” Duckworth Trent. He began his heavenly life Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, at his home in Brighton, surrounded by his loving family. After…
Of Bolivar Erma “June” Graham, 71, of Bolivar, passed away on Dec. 30, 2007. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 4, at Meyers Funeral Chapel, 1600 W. Main, Blue Springs, Mo. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to defray funeral…
Served his country during World War II Gene Francis Teague, 84, Sparta, went to meet his Lord and Savior Friday morning, Dec. 21, 2007. He was born Jan. 8, 1923, in Sparta, the son of John and Bessie (Jones) Teague. On Dec. 6, 1940, Gene was united in marriage to…
A loving mother, seamstress, gardener and homemaker Peggy Jean Levan was born on June 11, 1942, to Glen and Velma (Buchanan) Leckenby, in Garden City, Kan. Peggy went to be with her Lord and Savior on Dec. 18, 2007, at 2:30 a.m. She married Melvin Thomas Levan on Feb. 21,…
Served his country in Korea with the U.S. Army Hosea Maynard Maggard, 76, of Fordland, went to be with his beloved, Alma, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, at 6:04 p.m. He was born Dec. 2, 1931, at Ongo, the son of Cleveland and Stella May (Nelson) Maggard. He served his country…
Proudly served in the United States Army Tommy M. Swearengin, 72, Joplin, formerly of the Dogwood community, passed away Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, in St. John’s Hospital, Joplin. He was born Feb. 22, 1935, to Murlin and Ida (Yates) Swearengin, who have preceded him in death. On Sept. 9, 1954,…
Lived on a dairy and poultry farm south of Ava Virginia Addy, daughter of Odell Thomas Martin and Haddie S. Robbs Martin, was born on June 12, 1921 in Gaffney, S.C., and departed this life on Dec. 25, 2007 in Springfield, at the age of 86 years, 6 months and…
Previously a resident of Theodosia Henry “Skip” J. Dougherty the son of Henry S. Dougherty Sr. and Marjore Fields Dougherty was born Jan. 6, 1948 in St. Louis, and departed this life Dec. 21, 2007 at the age of 59 years 11 months and 15 days. Henry was a resident…
She was a homemaker Lori Cantwell, 70, of Thornfield, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, at Hospice House in Mtn. Home, Ark. Mrs. Cantwell was born Oct. 23, 1937, in Yemassee, S.C., the daughter of Daniel and Jewell (Blocker) Moore. She and Merl Cantwell were married Jan. 19, 1961, in Walterboro,…
A resident of the area for most of her life Marjorie M. Davis, the daughter of Harry Fisher and Olive Irene (Garton) Fisher, was born Aug. 16, 1928, in Scandia, Kan., and departed this life Dec. 14, 2007, in Cox South Hospital, Springfield, at the age of 79 years 3…
Her greatest love was her family Mrs. Mary Doris (Riley) Emery, 81, of Searcy, Ark., formerly of Bradford, Ark., died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007, at Searcy. She was born on April 4, 1926 at Drury, Mo., the daughter of Thomas and Agnes (Tetrick) Riley. Mrs. Emery was a homemaker and…
A loving mother, seamstress, gardener and full-time homemaker Peggy Jean Levan was born on June 11, 1942, to Glen and Velma (Buchanan) Leckenby, in Garden City, Kan. Peggy went to be with her Lord and Savior on Dec. 18, 2007, at 2:30 a.m. She married Melvin Leroy Levan on Feb.…
She loved being with her family Jimmie Maxine Merritt, the daughter of Jim and Zellar Elliott Engle, was born on Jan. 18, 1932, and passed away with her family by her side on Dec. 17, 2007, in her home in Ava, at the age of 75 years, 10 months and…
A good singer, skier, and enjoyed swimming and hiking Frieda Putnam was born Elfriede Mayer on Dec. 8, 1927, in Munich, Germany. She passed away on Dec. 15, 2007, in Los Robles Hospital, Thousand Oaks, California. Her parents separated when she was 2 years old and she moved with her…
Employed with Rawlings Sporting Goods in Ava for many years Beverly A. Witchey, the daughter of Kenneth Wilson Robinson and Wanetta Maxine (Redding) Robinson, was born Oct. 9, 1940, in Galesburg, Ill., and departed this life Dec. 18, 2007 at the age of 67 years 2 months and 9 days.…
Of Springfield Barbara Ann (Ladd) Gates, 79, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. She was born on July 20, 1928 in North Syracuse, N.Y., the daughter of Alan Douglas Ladd and Edith Emma (Eby) Ladd. She was preceded in death by her…
A lifelong resident of the Ava community Freida Faye Harper, daughter of Claude Yeisley and Neva Dewhirst Yeisley was born on August 25, 1935 in Ava, MO and passed away on December 8, 2007 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, MO at the age of 72 years, 3 months and 13…
A 1961 Ava High graduate Violet Lee Hartley, daughter of Arthur Daniel and Eula (Watson) Daniel, was born on Oct. 25, 1943, in Wasola, and passed away on Dec. 7, 2007, in Springfield, at the age of 64 years, 1 month and 12 days. “Vi” was a resident of the…
United States Air Force veteran After a brief but valiant battle, Robert L. Livingston, CMSGT, USAF, stepped forward to receive his highest honor. With grace and dignity he accepted the Lord’s bidding on Dec. 8, at Rapid City Regional Hospital, Rapid City, S.D. Bob was born the son of Fred…
A resident of Missouri most of her life Darlene Sue Valentine, daughter of Earl Everett Potter and Opal Roxie Davidson Potter, was born on Sept. 2, 1941, in McClurg, and passed away at her home with her family by her side on Dec. 9, 2007, at Ava. Sue was a…
A caring and loving mother Roxie Manning Cook, daughter of Augustus M. and Annie Florence Cornett Duckworth, was born Nov. 14, 1917 in Toledo, Mo. She departed this life Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007 in St. John’s Hospital Springfield, at the age of 90 years and 20 days. On Sept. 11,…
Abelia was dedicated to her family On July 10, 1934, Juan and Maria Elena Gallegos Villa welcomed a beautiful baby girl, Abelia, into their growing family in Mexico. When she was 6 years old, the family moved to Kansas City to begin their new life. On Nov. 28, 2007, Abelia…
An energetic young man who was loved by his family Tony Lee Cornelius, of Nixa, passed away Monday, Dec. 3, 2007. He was born Dec. 8, 1988. Tony attended Nixa Schools and was a 2007 graduate of Mansfield High School. He was presently attending Ozarks Technical College. Tony was an…
A loving and caring person who enjoyed family Mabel E. Gettys, 86, of Ava, passed away Monday, Nov. 19, 2007, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Ava. Visitation was held from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, Independence, with a graveside service immediately…
A good friend to every one, a very sweet lady Alta Ellen Duckworth, daughter of Bake Henry and Amanda Ellen Jones Wheeler, was born April 24, 1916, in Toledo, Mo. She departed this life Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, in her home in Seymour, at the age of 91 years, 6…
Born May 9, 1958, in Brushyknob, Mo. Richard Lee Elliott, son of Eugene O. Elliott and Letha Mae (Metcalf) Elliott, was born May 9, 1958, in Brushyknob, Mo., and entered his heavenly Father’s Kingdom Nov. 26, 2007 at the age of 49 years, 6 months and 17 days. He was…
She grew up in the Crossroads community Trellis Dewhirst the daughter of Joseph Ellison and Joyce (Hailey) Ellison, was born May 8, 1909, in Douglas County near Crossroads, Mo., and departed this life Nov. 27, 2007 at the age of 98 years 6 months and 19 days. Trellis Ellison Dewhirst…
She grew up in Ava and graduated from Ava High School Trisha Ann (Moore) Bryant, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007, at the age of 37 years, 2 months and 26 days, during the evening in her home from complications associated with Multiple Sclerosis. Trisha was born Aug.…
Floyd enjoyed going fishing and music Floyd Bowcott, the son of William (Bill) Bowcott and Virginia (Phillips) Bowcott, was born June 15, 1948, in Illinois, and departed this life Nov. 20, 2007, at the age of 59 years 5 months and 5 days. Floyd was a resident of the Ava…
She attended Ava schools, graduating from Mountain Grove Mrs. Norma Lou Bishop Thornton, 62, of Independence, Kan., formerly of Mountain Grove, died on Nov. 12, 2007, from cancer at Hospice of Kansas City. She was born in Douglas County on Dec. 4, 1944, to the late Oscar Earl Bishop and…
A lifelong resident of the area Eva Faye Skaggs, the daughter of Robert James Wallace and Sylvia Lorene Breshears Wallace, was born May 22, 1941, in Ava, and departed this life Nov. 16, 2007 at the age of 66 years 5 months and 24 days. Eva was a lifelong resident…
He loved being with his family Murray Samuel Parker, the son of Charles Parker and Lillian Murray Parker, was born Oct. 4, 1924, in Randolph County, and departed this life Nov. 16, 2007, at the age of 83 years 1 month and 4 days. Murray was a resident of Mansfield,…
Attended Walnut Grove, graduated from Ava in class of 1947 Anna Marie Goss, 78, Harrisonville, Mo, formerly of Ava, Mo. Died Sunday, October 28, 2007 at Camden Care Center in Harrisonville, Missouri. Anna was born May 8, 1929 daughter of Ousley Grover and Cleffie Mae (Hennings) Blakey of Rome, MO.…
Funeral arrangements to be announced Floyd Bowcott, 59, of Ava, died Nov. 20 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.…
She taught in rural schools and in Ava for 36 years Wilma Porter Brooks was born on Aug. 24, 1928, to Charley E. Porter and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Plumb Porter, in Squires, Mo. Wilma accepted Jesus into her heart when she was a teenager at Murray Church. She met, and after…
Her half-century teaching career began in one-room schools Grace Hylton Curnutt, born in 1907 in Douglas County, died Nov. 6, 2007, at the age of 100. Her half-century teaching career began in one-room schools. She taught in the first year of kindergarten programs in Mt. Vernon and in Springfield. From…
Enjoyed her family and helping others Luceil Bell Duren, daughter of Orville James and Emily Mefford James was born March 14, 1925, in Almartha, Mo., and departed this life Nov. 9, 2007 at the age of 82 years 7 months and 25 days. In 1941 Luceil and Cecil “Sig” Duren…
Son of Frank and Mary (Aborn) French Howard Scott French, son of Frank and Mary (Aborn) French, was stillborn Nov. 12, 2007 in Springfield, Mo. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John and June (Lucas) French; maternal grandfather, Scott Aborn and a sister, Rogena Lansdown. Survivors include…
Attended Walnut Grove, graduated from Ava in class of 1947 Anna Marie Goss, 78, Harrisonville, Mo, formerly of Ava, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007, at Camden Care Center in Harrisonville. Anna was born May 8, 1929, the daughter of Ousley Grover and Cleffie Mae (Hennings) Blakey, of Rome, Mo. She…
A very loving and happy person Betty Dean McBride Lambert left this life Nov 9, 2007, in Wenatchee, Wash., at the age of 71. She was born to John and Luvada McBride in Douglas County in 1936. She had five children, 11 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She also had four…
A resident of the Ava area for the past 18 years Zola Marie Somers, the daughter of Harold Graham and Edith (Turner) Graham Percifield, was born Sept. 6, 1936, in Squires, Mo., and departed this life Nov. 7, 2007 at the age of 71 years 2 months and 1 day.…
Owned and operated his barbershop for 40 years Bobby Joe Miller, the son of Hermie Miller and Angie (Workman) Miller, was born July 22, 1930, in Silverton, Mo., and departed this life Nov. 6, 2007, in Springfield, at the age of 77 years 3 months and 14 days. Joe was…
She loved life, a gifted guitarist and vocalist Velva Izora (Hunt) Ellison, 89, died Nov. 4, 2007, following an extended illness, at the Ashley Health Center in Rogers, Ark. She was born on Aug. 9, 1918, near Ava, (Little Beaver area near Arno), in Douglas County, to David Willey Hunt…
She spent her life dedicated to her family Helen Jean Rowe Breeding, 52, was born Aug. 2, 1955, in Kansas City, to Leonard and Freda (Hicks) Rowe. She passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Ava. Helen spent most of her…
A truly caring lady always ready to help others Edith Izez (Barnett) Bailey, 82, was born Nov. 21, 1924, in Denison, Texas to Leslie Barnett and Ruby Akers Barnett. She departed this life Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007, at her home in Ava. Edith moved to Ava two years ago to…
Full obituary next week Helen Breeding, 52, wife of Kenneth Breeding, of Ava, entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Nov. 2, at Ava General Baptist Church, at 10 a.m. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today (Thursday) at…
Born near Gentryville, one of seven children Veta (Hurst) Coonts passed away peacefully in her sleep on Oct. 29, 2007, at 10:15 p.m., at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center in Ava, and is now at home with Jesus. Veta would have been 88 years of age on Nov. 14.…
Served his country during World War II Joseph Arthur Corum, the son of David Arthur Corum and Lorine (Coursey) Corum, was born Sept. 3, 1921 in Searcy, Ark., and departed this life Oct. 24, 2007, at the age of 86 years, 1 month, 21 days. Joseph Arthur Corum began his…
Entertaining family was a delight for Pearl Pearl Elvest Evans, 91, was born April 5, 1916, in Douglas County to Curtis Fleetwood and Adaline McRaven Fleetwood, in the Rippee community east of Ava. She departed this life Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007, at the Christian Health Care Center South, Lebanon. Pearl…
Born April 20, 1944, in Waterbury, Conn. Roger J. Strollo, 63, of Cheshire, Conn., died with his family by his side on Monday, Oct. 1, 2007 at his home. He was the husband of Joyce J. (Porter) Strollo. Mr. Strollo was born April 20, 1944, in Waterbury, Conn., the son…
A resident of Ava since l986 Wesley Brian Willis, the son of Leonard Willis and Julia (Grigsby) Willis, was born Feb. 26, 1958 in Phoenix, Ariz., and departed this life Oct. 25, 2007, at the age of 49 years 7 months and 29 days. Wesley was a resident of Ava,…
A homemaker who enjoyed her family Barbara Jean (Selix) Colburn, 74, of Sparta, was born in Colorado Springs, Colo., on June 1, 1933, to Charles and Mae Selix. She departed this world surrounded by her family on Oct. 16, 2007. Barbara was united in marriage to Othel “Tiny” Colburn on…
A resident of Souder for most of her life Elzada Norene Souder, daughter of Lawson Clayborn Curtis and Theda (Arnett) Curtis, was born July 27, 1927, in Douglas County, and departed this life Oct. 22, 2007, at the age of 80 years 2 months and 25 days. Elzada was a…
He spent 20 years in the United States Air Force Retired Staff Sergeant Freddie Lee Barlett, son of Wilburn Oscar Barlett and Nancy Meg Nola Newberry, was born Nov. 28, 1933 near Girdner, in Douglas County. He departed this life Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007, in his home, in Macomb, at…
A graduate of Gainesville High School Timmy James Dougherty, son of Johnny Joe and Bernice Louise Lister Dougherty, was born six minutes after his twin brother, Jimmy Joe, in Ava, on Jan. 12, 1958. He joined his mother and loved ones on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007, in Oklahoma City, Okla.,…
A life long resident of the Ava area Wilma Pauline Fletcher the daughter of Estel (Tobe) Foster and Sadie (Duren) Foster, was born July 13, 1923 in Mt. Zion community, in Douglas County, and departed this life Oct. 19, 2007 at the age of 84 years, 3 months, 6 days.…
She loved her nieces and nephews, taking care of clients Carolyn Sue Ousley, daughter of James A. Medlock and Rheba (Carson) Medlock, was born Sept. 6, 1962 in Springfield, and departed this life Oct. 21, 2007 at the age of 45 years l month and 15 days. Carolyn was a…
Born in Squires, Missouri John Vernon Frye passed away on Monday evening, Oct. 15, 2007. He was at home, surrounded by his family, when he quietly left. He was 77 years old, born May 21, 1930, the son of John Burl and Hazel Esther (Robertson) Frye. Born in Squires, Missouri,…
A resident of Brushyknob community for many years Rita Pauline Hicks, daughter of Cecil Roscoe Duren and Luceil Belle (James) Duren, was born on Oct. 26, 1952, in Gainesville, and passed away to her heavenly home on Oct. 12, 2007, in Macomb, with her family by her side. Rita was…
Resident of Ava most of her life Alta Brown, daughter of Martin Burton Lane and Celia Melinda Miller Lane, was born on May 10, 1915, in Squires, and passed away to her heavenly home on Oct. 10, 2007, in Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare in Ava, at the age of…
Lived in Seymour most of her life Mary Ruth (Huffman) Mitchell was born Feb. 27, 1927, in the Rome, Mo., community, and departed this life Oct. 5, 2007, at the age of 80 years, 7 months and 8 days. She was the daughter of Luther Huffman and Della (Turner) Huffman.…
A life long resident of the Ava community Joe Barney Miller, son of Bernie Miller and Josie (Hatfield) Miller, was born on May 25, 1929, in Ava, and raised by his grandmother, Sadie and her husband, Jim Matney. He passed away from a long illness on Oct. 8, 2007, in…
Born Oct. 5, 2007 Emma Louise Maggard, infant daughter of Carla Ann Weitzel and Larry Maggard, was born Oct. 5, 2007, at Cox Medical Center in Springfield and went home to be with the Lord the same day. Emma is survived by her parents; one sister, Harley Maggard; maternal grandmother,…
Lived in Ava and Kansas City most of his life Joseph Edward Hunsaker, age 85, Mansfield, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. He was born April 27, 1922 in St. Joseph, the son of Harrison and Jessie (Points) Hunsaker. On Aug. 17, 1942, he married…
Born in Douglas County Irene Giffin, daughter of John W. and Lucy Lee Anna Tate Huffman, was born Aug. 14, 1912 in Douglas County. She departed this life Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007 in Rocky Ridge Manor, Mansfield, at the age of 95 years, one month and 23 days. In 1929,…
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and music Clifford R. Ritter, 75, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa, died Friday, Oct. 5, 2007, at Trinity Pathway Hospice in Bettendorf, Iowa. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m.…
A loyal American who loved serving his country Larry Dean Sprague, son of the late T.C. and Lois (Miranda) Sprague, was born on March 7, 1938, in Buffalo, Iowa, and departed this life on Oct. 5, 2007, in the Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis following a short illness. He…
Received athletic director of the year award in 1979 Paul Henley, born Sept. 30, 1928, in Ava, currently residing in Sun City West, Ariz., and formerly of Spokane, Wash., passed away Aug. 28 after a courageous battle with cancer. Surviving are his wife, Sue; four children; 10 grandchildren; two stepchildren;…
Grew up and attended school in Douglas County Vernon Lee Hicks, son of the late Cecil and Maude (Tindle) Hicks, was born on March 14, 1917, in Buckhart, Mo., and departed this life on Sept. 25, 2007, in the Kabul Nursing Home in Cabool. He was 90 years, 6 months…
With the U.S. Marine Corp Austin Walter Brooke, son of Phillip Brooke and Laurie (Fonter) Brooke Samuelson, was born on Jan. 15, 1988 in Springfield, and passed away at the age of 19 years, 8 months and 7 days from an auto accident on Sept. 22, 2007, in Oceanside, Calif.…
Mrs. Bunnell lived in Arkansas most of her life. Mrs. Ethel F. Bunnell, 95, of Ava, passed away Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Ava. Ethel was born May 5, 1912, the daughter of John Clinton and Minnie Etta Pace, at Lake City, Ark. Mrs.…
Served his country with the U.S. Army Gary Wayne Wilson, the son of Roland Wilson and Carrie (Cole) Wilson, was born Dec. 12, 1941 in Roland, Okla., and departed this life Sept. 25, 2007 in Mission, Texas, at the age of 65 years 9 months and 13 days. Gary was…
A resident of Ava the past 14 years Patricia “Pam” Ann King-Nelson was born May 13, 1938 in Sacramento, Calif., the daughter of Roscoe King and Lois Mae (Bayles) King, and departed this life Sept. 25, 2007, at the age of 69 years 4 months and 12 days. Pam was…
Daughter of Charley Davis and Addie Dean Davis Beulah Dean Davis was born April 18, 1920 in Douglas County, and departed this life Sept. 25, 2007 at the age of 87 years 5 months and 7 days. She was the daughter of Charley Davis and Addie Dean Davis. Beulah was…
Gerald was born April 16, 1939, in Ava Gerald A. Davidson, 68, a resident of Colona, Ill., died Sept. 4, 2007, at Heartland Health Care Center in Moline, Ill. Funeral services were held at noon Friday, Sept. 7, at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, Iowa. Visitation was held from 10 a.m.…
Rosalie was known for her gift of story telling Frances Rosalie Follis, a long-time resident of the Forsyth Health Care Center, passed away Sept. 18, 2007, in Skaggs Memorial Hospital, Branson, at the age of 88. Rosalie was born Jan. 26, 1919, in Denlow, to Lester and Ada Mae (Williams)…
A lifelong resident of the Ava community Jerry Landon Holman, son of Lathern A. Holman and Larna Beatrice Dotson Holman, was born on April 30, 1937 in Ava, and went home to be with his Lord on Sept. 16, 2007 in Heart of the Ozarks HealthCare Center, Ava, at the…
Owner and operator of J.C. Penney Catalog Sales Mary Ellen Nash, the daughter of Clarence Trowbridge and Bernice (Thompson) Trowbridge, was born Jan. 29, 1943, in Rochelle, Ill., and departed this life Sept. 18, 2007, at Cox Hospital in Springfield, at the age of 64, after a courageous battle against…
Lived in Ava for the past six years Dorothy L. Ruston, daughter of James Walter Ward and Mattie Alice Fisher Ward, was born on Sept. 6, 1931, in Lauderdale County, Tenn., and passed away on Sept. 17, 2007 in her home in Ava, at the age of 76. Dorothy was…
A loving and generous person Elizabeth “Sally” B. Tharp departed this life in her home in Ava on Sept. 11, 2007 at the age of 81. She was born in Gary, Ind. to Mike D. Bodlovich and Diane (DeJanovich) Bodolovich on Aug. 20, 1926. She was a beloved mother, wife,…
A resident of Douglas County for most of his life William Eutah Lakey was born Sept. 10, 1930, the son of William Elias Lakey and Alma Grace (Sharpton) Lakey, and departed this life Sept. 18, 2007, in his home at the age of 77. Eutah was a resident of Douglas…
Feb. 4, 1942 – Sept. 6, 2007 Terry Campbell Coverdale Brennan was born on Feb. 4, 1942 in Long Beach, Calif., to Jean McFarland Coverdale and Gordon Keith Coverdale. At an early age, Terry could win the hearts of everyone around her. During her life as a daughter, sister, wife,…
A very civic minded woman Ruby Taber, a resident of Caldwell, Idaho, for over 50 years, passed away of natural causes Sunday, Sept. 9, at a local hospital. Funeral services will be held Monday, September 17, at 2 p.m. at Dakan Funeral Chapel, Caldwell, with viewing at the chapel on…
A resident of the Ava area for 11 years Jack Plummer was born on Aug. 17, 1929, in Brooklyn N.Y. He departed this life on Sept. 3, in Las Vegas, Nev. On Sept. 15, 1953 he married Grace Millsap in Las Vegas Nev. Jack and Grace were residents of the…
Formerly of Ava Jesse Dewayne Jennings, 70, formerly of Ava, passed away in Kelso, Wash. Those preceding him in death were his parents, Clarence and Irena Jennings; his brother, Cleo, and his sister, Wanda Crawford. He also leaves to mourn, his longtime companion, Arlene Mcguehy; three sons, Danny, Randy and…
Grew up on a farm in western Christian County Doyle Conrad Clemons, age 59, of Nixa, passed away Saturday, Sept. 9, 2007. He was born March 15, 1948, in Gainesville, the son of A.B. and Wanda (Pride) Clemons. Doyle grew up on a farm in western Christian County and was…
Of Ava Norma (Daphan) Baker, the daughter of Charles Norman Massey and Ima Faye (Burdan) Massey, was born Jan. 6, 1953, and departed this life Sept. 5, 2007, at the age of 54. Daphan and Ronald Baker were united in marriage April 23, 1976 in Ava. Daphan was a homemaker…
Born in Mansfield Tamara “Tammi” Jo Ragusa, 47, passed from this world on Thursday. Aug. 23, 2007. She was preceded in death by her mother, Darlene Dobbs Calvin, on June 3, 2001, and her sister, Terrie Calvin Carey, on Dec. 22, 2004. Tammi was born to Tony and Darlene Calvin…
A resident of Norwood for most of her life Sherell L. Stout, daughter of Pauline D. Percifield Stout, was born Aug. 22, 1970 in West Plains, and departed this life in Norwood, on Aug. 30, 2007, at the age of 37. Sherell was a resident of Norwood for most of…
A devoted father who delighted in his children David Lynn Kester, 52, was born Jan. 29, 1955, to Ernest Jr. and Virginia Kester in Ava. He left this life on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007. He was preceded in death by his father. David was above all a devoted father who…
Jim moved to Ava in 2005 Harry J. (Jim) Reed was born July 22, 1946, in Moline, Ill., to Clark Henry and Judith Mildred Johnson Reed. He departed this life Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007, at his home near Ava. Jim moved to Ava after retiring as a building inspector in…
At one time she had a flower shop in Ava Elnora Lorraine Prock, daughter of Otis McCoy Pierce and Carrie (Medlock) Pierce, was born Feb. 23, 1924, in Douglas County, and departed this life Aug. 23, 2007, in Lebanon, at the age of 83. Elnora was a resident of Lebanon…
Served in the Army for two years Patric Meador, son of Frank and Pat Meador of Ava, was born in La Mesa, Calif. on Sept. 29, 1956 and passed away on Aug. 20, 2007 in Bayfield, Colo. Patric graduated from high school in Bayfield in 1974. He served in the…
Born at Goodhope, in Douglas County, Mo Rodrick Edgar Lethco, 60, passed from this life on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007, in El Camino Hospital, Mountain View, Calif., after a final battle with congestive heart failure and aspiration pneumonia. Interment was in the Last Supper section at Fresno Memorial Gardens in…
Raised in Douglas County, near Seymour Herbert Allen Cornelius, son of Luther Leslie and Louise Katherine Peters Cornelius, was born May 4, 1929, in Glidden, Iowa. He departed this life Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007, in his home, in Seymour, at the age of 78. His parents preceded him in death.…
For the past few years, Kristy had lived near Ava Kristina “Kristy” Marie Guenther, daughter of Rex Bradshaw and Becky (Ellis) Bradshaw-Lumley, was born on Apri1 23, 1984, in Springfield, and departed this life suddenly on Aug. 21, 2007, in Norwood, at 23 years of age. Kristy grew up and…
Sherry lived most of her life in the Ava community Sherry Lynn Workman, daughter of John A. Nokes and Phyllis Maxine Barnum Nokes, was born on April 3, 1956, in Twin Falls, Idaho, and departed this life with her loving family by her side on Aug. 28, 2007, in Ava…
A resident of the Ava community since 1967 Marvin Roy Huff, the son of Elbert J. Huff and Celestie Cardelia D. Legg Huff, was born on Nov. 24, 1912, in Meadowview, Va., and at 5 months old moved to Missouri. He departed this life on Aug. 21, 2007, in his…
A member of the First Southern Baptist Church of Ava Walsie Faye Matlock Coberly, daughter of Walter and Bertie Hilger Matlock, was born Oct. 15, 1914. Walsie grew up and attended school in the Cotton Wood vicinity of Omaha, Ark. She departed this life Aug. 22, 2007, at her home,…
A fine young man and hard worker Justen Reid Guilbeault was born Oct. 29, 1991, in Warren, Mich. He departed this life Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007, near Ava, at the age of 15. Justen was a fine young man of Yahweh. He was a hard worker. He was kind and…
Formerly of Ava Doris Anderson Gettys, 78, of Springfield, formerly of Ava, was born on March 9, 1929, to Ralph and Hilda Hartmann Anderson in New York City. She departed this life Aug. 15, 2007, in Cox South Hospital, Springfield, after a long and happy retirement in Ava. On Oct.…
A life-long resident of the Ava area Helen Mae Hodges, the daughter of George Switzer and Maud (Herrell) Switzer, was born Oct. 17, 1915, in Douglas County, and departed this life Aug. 12, 2007 at the age of 91. Helen was life-long resident of the Ava area. On Feb. 11,…
Born in Pontiac, Mo. Iva Dellar (Hillhouse) McGinnis left this earth to join her Lord and all those who went on before her on Aug. 8, 2007. She was born on Dec. 22, 1906 to Samuel and Ida (Griffin) Hillhouse in Pontiac, Mo. She was joined in wedlock to Raymond…
A life long resident of the area Thelma Lucy Marie Warford, the daughter of Thomas F. Ardell Boatman and Mary (Jones) Boatman, was born April 15, 1921 in Calico Rock, Ark. She departed this life Aug. 14, 2007 at the age of 86. Thelma was a life long resident of…
Formerly of Rome, Mo. L.A. Johnson, 96, formerly of Rome, Mo., died in his home in Hernando, Miss. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eileen, in 1997. He is survived by one son and eight daughters. Two daughters, Judy Rhodes and Lucy Massey, graduated from Ava High School.…
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him Arlewis Adams, of Strafford, went to Heaven on Aug. 5, 2007, after suffering a tragic accident at the age of 79. Arlewis was born on June 25, 1928, in Lawndale, Mo., to the late Thurlow and Beeda (Hensley) Adams. He…
The nephew of Tenoha Eagar, ThornfIeld Gator Lee Damon, 30, of Russellville, Ark., died Thursday July 26, 2007. Born Nov. 17. 1976, in Danville, Ark., he was a concrete finisher for Langston Construction, and lived in the Russellville area all of his life. Survivors include his wife, Brandi (Brown), of…
In 1994, Sue moved to Ava Thadia Sue Rouse was born May 27, 1913, in Clinton, to David F. and Carrie McKeigg Massey. She died Aug. 2, 2007, at the age of 94. In 1930, Sue graduated from high school at Deepwater, Mo. On March 15, 1930, she married Virgil…
A resident of Norwood community William Andrew Nation, son of Anthony and Gretta Lynn (Garrison) Nation, was born on March 16, 1989, in Montgomery, Ala., and passed away on July 25, 2007, in Norwood, at the age of 18. Andy was a resident of Norwood community with his grandparents for…
Inez moved to the Ava area in 2006 Inez Jean Stierlen, the daughter of John and Pauline Klein, was born on April 10, 1932, in North Dakota, and passed away at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, on July 25, 2007, at the age of 75 years. Inez moved to the…
Grew up and lived in Douglas County Rolla A. Hodges, the son of Edmond Hodges and Eugenia E. (Summers) Hodges, was born Dec. 14, 1921 in Douglas County, and departed this life July 30, 2007 at the age of 85. Rolla grew up and lived in Douglas County and later…
Served in the Navy for four years Charles Duane Jamison Sr., 80 of Vanzant, passed away July 25, 2007 at his home. He was born in Mason City, Ill., on April 22, 1927, the third child of Arthur Ray and Ollie (Yates) Jamison. He was born during the depression; times…
Daughter of William Mason and Emma (Graham) Mason Mrs. Edith Brennan (Mason) Farmer, 100, longtime Dewey, Okla., area resident, passed away at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 in the Jane Phillips Medical Center. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 30, in the First Church…
A man of many talents John William Ayers, 55 of Ava, formerly of Abingdon, Ill., died at 1:15 a.m. Monday, July 23, 2007, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield. He was born to Corine Ayers on Oct. 1, 1951, in Pasadena, Calif. John was a longtime resident of Abingdon, Ill.…
Served his country during World War II Bernard Charles Bush, the son of Charles Bush and Florence Melissa (Hoard) Bush, was born March 23, 1923, in Lisle, N.Y. He departed this life July 21, 2007, at the age of 84. Bernard was a resident of Mansfield for the past 35…
A life long resident of Ava Judith Francis Denney, the daughter of James D. Miller and Mary J. (Goss) Miller, was born Jan. 7, 1963, in Gainesville, and departed this life July 23, 2007, at the age of 44. Judith was a life long resident of Ava. She obtained an…
He enjoyed fishing and restoring antiques Richard Anthony Wise, son of Bobby Fayne Wise and Betty J. Sivils Wise, was born on July 1, 1957, and passed away on July 18, 2007, in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, at the age of 50. Richard was a lifelong resident of Springfield.…
A lifelong resident of Ava Ruth Gentry Ewing, the daughter of Milton and Mary (Ray) Ross, was born on June 23, 1917 in Del Norte, Colo., and passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on July 22, 2007, at the age of 90. Ruth moved to the…
Born in the Sweden community of Douglas County Perry Lakey was born on Jan. 12, 1943, the son of Ira and Zelma Nall Lakey, in the Sweden community of Douglas County, and departed this life in Pueblo, Colo., on July 20, 2007, at the age of 64. Perry was born…
A lifelong resident of the Ava area Narvel Edwin Lakey the son of Guy Lakey and Lola (Hutchison) Lakey, was born March 26, 1942, in Coldsprings, and departed this life July 17, 2007, at the age of 65. Narvel was a lifelong resident of the Ava area. He was employed…
Daughter of Jerold Carless and Chelsea Nicole Osbourn Caelyn Nicolette Osbourn, infant, of Kirbyville, died Wednesday, June 27, 2007, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. She was born June 27, 2007, in Springfield, the daughter of Jerold Carless and Chelsea Nicole (Miller) Osbourn. Caelyn was preceded in death by her grandfather,…
Born on June 19, 1924, in Noble, Mo. Cora Warden, 83, of Richland, Wash., passed away on July 10, 2007, at the Richland Rehabilitation Center. She was born on June 19, 1924, in Noble, Mo. to William P. and Eliza R. Loftis. After attending Hopper’s Beauty Academy in Springfield, Mo.,…
A resident of Norwood Blaine Heard, the son of James Heard and Maude Anderson Heard, was born Jan. 25, 1918, in Cold Springs, Mo., and departed this life July 10, 2007 at the age of 89. Blaine was a resident of Norwood for most of his life. He was employed…
An automotive mechanic for most of his life Thomas Luther Roberts was born Nov. 8, 1955, in Kremmling, Colo., to Carl and Charlene Kyger Roberts. He departed this life Monday, July 2, 2007 at Citizens Memorial Hospital, Bolivar. On August 27, 1976, Tom and Jenny Hubbard were married in Springfield,…
Born April 23, 1929, at Squires Elga Wilkinson, 78, passed away July 9, 2007, at Hutchinson Hospital, Hutchinson, Kan. He was born April 23, 1929, at Squires, the son of John and Emily Plum Wilkinson. On Sept. 18, 1976, he was married at Great Bend, Kan., to Eleanor C. Churchill,…
Of Marshfield, Mo. Rhieva May McFarland, 78, Marshfield, passed away at 10:30 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2007, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, in the Marshfield Assembly of God Church. Graveside services were at 12:30 p.m. in Cemetery #1 near Mtn.…
Always willing to help his neighbors and friends Robert Russell (Russ) Broge was born May 7, 1934, in Monroe, Wisc., to Robert Leo and Helen Frances Hofmeister Broge. He departed this life Friday, July 6, 2007, at his home near Ava. On Dec. 5, 1964, Russ and Donna Haack were…
Served in the U.S. Marine Corp Louis Addison Prince, the son of Charles and Orene Prince, was born May 3, 1931, in Malden, Mo., and departed this life July 6, 2007, at the age of 76. Lou and Doris Lee were united in marriage on June 15, 1951, in St.…
A 1947 Ava High School graduate John Francis Atteberry was born in Ava on Aug. 2, 1929, the son of Oral A. and Katherine Buck Atteberry. He died in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, on June 21, 2007, after a lengthy illness. He attended Ava schools, graduating from Ava High…
Born Nov. 27, 1927 in Hammond, Mo. Evalyn Mace, daughter of Alfred and Chlora (Buhler) Duggan, was born Nov. 27, 1927 in Hammond, Mo. She departed this life Thursday, June 28, 2007, in her residence in Squires, at the age of 79. On Sept. 29, 1945, Evalyn was united in…
A resident of Mansfield Rose Marie Jones, daughter of George Howard Phillips Sr. and Florence C. Binner Phillips, was born on Oct. 22, 1957, in Silver Creek, N.Y., and passed away on July 1, 2007, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, at the age of 49. Rose was a resident…
Married to Virgil Franklin Sanders, of Ava Evelyn Pauline Sanders, 84, of Pittsburg, Mo., died June 28, 2007, at her home. She was born July 20, 1922, in Rapid City, S.D., to Richard Paul and Gladys Evelyn Mytinger Langdale. She moved to California at an early age and in 1948,…
An avid hunter and fisherman Richard Dean Chapman, 41, Rogersville, passed away at 6:05 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2007, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. He was born April 30, 1966, in Houston, Texas, the son of Richard D. and Rosalie Dee Ann (Hutchison) Chapman. He was united in marriage on…
Born and raised in the Gainesville and Ava area Dallas Cleo Gunter, Sr., son of Cleo Thomas and Louella Mae Clark Gunter, was born March 26, 1944, near Gainesville. He departed this life Sunday, June 24, 2007, in Christian Health Care North, in Lebanon, at the age of 63. His…
Philanthropic and active in service and church organizations Hazel Anderson, 79, was born June 20, 1928 in Jersey City, N.J. She passed away June 23, 2007. Hazel was a graduate of Grosse Pointe High School in Grosse Pointe, Mich. She graduated from Washington University, Barnes Hospital School of Nursing in…
Born on June 25, 1908, in Ava Bernice Coon, 98, passed away on June 23, 2007, at the Rehab Center of Independence. A visitation was held from 9 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 26, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. The service followed at 10 a.m. in the chapel. Burial…
Graduated from Ava High School God reached down and gently lifted Beth Lauraine Butcher, 51, up to Heaven on June 25, 2007. She was born Oct. 1, 1955, in Lincoln, Kan., the daughter of the late Armin and Ruth Sauerteig Bolte. She graduated from Ava High School in May 1973,…
Born on April 26, 1928 in Bradleyville Dollie Lee Sartin, daughter of Jerry Swadley and Ollie Metcalf Swadley, was born on April 26, 1928 in Bradleyville, and passed from this life on June 26, 2007 in Skaggs Community Hospital, Branson, at the age of 79. Dollie was a lifelong resident…
Retired from the Navy after serving 40 years Thomas Joe Stafford Sr., 75, of Bradleyville, passed away Sunday, June 24, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield. He was born June 13, 1932, in Grovespring, the son of Thomas Reed and Bertha Alice (Brumfield) Stafford. Joe was married to Reba…
Of Licking Mr. Fred H. Propst, age 79, of Licking, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2007 at Texas County Memorial Hospital. He will lie in state at Evans Funeral Home in Houston from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today (Thursday). Burial at Missouri Veterans Cemetery will be at a later…
Son of the late Tom and Louella Gunter Dallas Cleo Gunter was born March 26, 1944, the son of the late Tom and Louella (Clark) Gunter. He passed away Sunday, June 24, 2007, in Lebanon. He is survived by his children, Louella Quakenbush and husband, Russ, of Indiana, Donna Fulcher…
A resident of the Ava area for the past 11 years Charles Pike, the son of John Leland Pike and Grace Breeding Pike, was born Aug. 6, 1928 in McKinney, Texas, and departed this life June 23, 2007 at the age of 78. Charles was a resident of the Ava…
United States Army Veteran Norman Roy Fisher Sr., son of Elmer Wheshe and Margaret Mae (Carr) Fisher, was born Jan. 11, 1951, in Philadelphia, Pa. He departed this life Friday, June 15, 2007, in his home near Ava, at the age of 56. On Dec. 28, 1974, Norman was united…
A retired veteran, a Pearl Harbor survivor William H. Bentley, 86, known to many in town as Mr. Bill or Mr. Bentley, passed away June 10, 2007 at Cox South Hospital. He is survived by his daughter, Bonita Shea, and her husband, James Shea, of Rockbridge; his brother, Lee; his…
A resident of Kirbyville for the past 2 1/2 years Sam Mitchell Menard, the son of Edward L. Menard and Emily (Gross) Menard, was born Nov. 11, 1959, in Buffalo, N.Y., and departed this life June 12, 2007, in Springfield, at the age of 47. Sam was a resident of…
A lifelong resident of the Ava community Delmar Merle Guthery, 81, Ava, passed away June 20, 2007. He was born Aug. 16, 1925 in Ava, the son of George Guthery and Fay (Sanders) Guthery. Delmar was a lifelong resident of the Ava community. Delmar was an entrepreneur and business owner…
Complete obituary Michael James “Mike” Rehard was born Sept. 12, 1987, in Hawthorne, Calif., and departed this life June 6, 2007, from an auto accident at the age of 19. Mike was a resident of the Ava area for the past three weeks, moving here from Flower Mound, Texas. He…
Complete obituary next week Sam Menard, 47, of Kirbyville, passed away June 12 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home of Ava. A complete obituary will be published next week.…
An Air Force veteran Carl Everett McCullough, son of Ace McCullough and Ora Bookout McCullough, was born on Dec. 25, 1928, in Ava, and departed this life on June 10, 2007, in Baxter Regional Medical Center, Mtn. Home, Ark., at the age of 78. Carl was a resident of Mtn.…
Grew up in Ava and graduated from Ava High School Curtis L. Manis was born April 10, 1927, in Halfway, Mo., the son of W.F. (Bill) and Edith Redd Manis. He passed away June 1, 2007, in Mesa, Ariz. Curtis grew up in Ava and graduated from Ava High School…
A resident of the Ava area for the past 60 years Wilma E. Flynn, daughter of Neal Davis and Bertha (Brown) Davis, was born Jan. 4, 1916, in Fredonia, Kan., and departed this life June 6, 2007, at the age of 91. Wilma was a resident of the Ava area…
Came to Ava in September 2003 Carol Ann Kohler Wyse, daughter of Charles Fredrick Kohler and Ruth Anita Law Kohler, was born Oct. 6, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pa. Carol departed this life on May 26, 2007 at approximately 5:55 p.m. following a long illness. For the past few months Carol…
Served his country in the U.S. Army Ernest Craig (Ernie) Williams, 41, of Battlefield, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2007. He was born June 4, 1965, in Wichita, Kan., the son of Charles and Shirley Williams. He served his country in the U.S. Army. On April 12, 1997, he and…
A member of the Souder Church of Christ Wilma Lee Runnels Souder, daughter of George Alexander Stroud and Mamie Lee (Julian) Stroud, was born on Dec. 22, 1926 in Lake Creek, Okla., and passed from this life on May 31, 2007, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, at the age…
Son of Robert and Sandra (Archer) Rehard Funeral arrangements for Michael J. Rehard, 19, will be announced by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava. Rehard died early Wednesday morning following an automobile wreck west of Ava. Michael is the son of Robert and Sandra (Archer) Rehard, who live on the Archer homestead…
Born July 6, 1921, at Grabeel, Mo. Versil L. Smyser, 86, a longtime Royal City-Mattawa, Wash., area resident and former longtime Wenatchee, Wash., resident, passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2007, in Kadlec Medical Center at Richland, Wash. She was born July 6, 1921, at Grabeel, Mo., to the late…
Born Feb. 19, 1932 Hester Louise Moles, daughter of Kelley and Carrie Rhoades, was born Feb. 19, 1932, and entered her eternal reward May 29, 2007. She was converted at the age of 9 and was baptized on Dec. 7, 1941, the day the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. From her…
A resident of Norwood for the past two years Arthur Johnny McCarty, son of Leo McCarty and Wynona Bernadine Linder McCarty, was born on June 11, 1957 in Muscatine, Iowa, and passed from this life with his loving family with him on May 26, 2007, in Norwood, at the age…
Formerly lived in Ava Clyde Gilford Ellison was born Oct. 27, 1911, in Calumet, Okla., to Robert F. and Lillian G. Ellison, and went home to spend his eternal rest with Jesus on May 29, 2007, in Memphis, Tenn. Services will be held in Ava, with visitation today (Thursday) at…
A United States Air Force veteran Harold Clifton Farris, son of Lester and Thelma Reser Farris, was born July 13, 1931 in Mansfield, and departed this life on May 27, 2007, in Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, at the age of 75. He was united in marriage to Pearl…
Born in Douglas County Delilah May Koester, daughter of Barney Singleton and Florence Ethel Mankin Singleton, was born on April 14, 1918, in Douglas County, and departed from this life on May 27, 2007, in Christian Healthcare, Nixa, at the age of 89. Delilah was a resident of Nixa for…
Full obituary Wesley H. McFarlin, 85, was born in the small community of Larissa, Mo., on April 3, 1922, to Henry and Mertie McFarlin. Wesley passed away on Monday, May 14, 2007, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, surrounded by his family and dear friends. Wesley attended West Liberty School and…
A resident of Ava for the past five years Edward Leslie Dean, son of Everett Dorr Dean and Alice Marion Hanson Dean, was born on Nov. 29, 1935, in Kandiyohi County, Minn., and passed from this life on May 20, 2007, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, at the age…
A lifelong resident of the Ava area Mary Elizabeth Caudill, daughter of Bailey Ludwig and Iva (Robertson) Ludwig, was born Feb. 20, 1939, in Ava, and departed this life in Ava, on May 18, 2007, at the age of 68. Mary was a lifelong resident of the Ava area. She…
A talented guitarist, he had a lifelong love of music Daniel A. Bergeson, of Springfield, died on May 17, 2007 from a colloid brain cyst. He was born May 15, 1978 in Branson, and attended Farmington schools. Daniel was the son of Larry and June Bergeson, of Springfield. He was…
Violet gave generously of her time Violet M. Adams, 86, passed away Monday May 21, 2007. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Floral Hills Chapel, Kansas City. Burial will be in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family suggests…
She lived most of her life in the Ava community Edna Dona Currier, daughter of John L. Turner and Lillie Mae Shipley Turner, last living one of 10 children, was born on Jan. 15, 1910, in Douglas County, at Girdner, and passed from this life on May 11, 2007, in…
Born on Sept. 11, 1929, in Trail, Missouri Hazle ‘Hade’ Tetrick, 77, of Montpelier, died Tuesday, May 8, 2007, at the Iowa City Veterans Hospital, Iowa City. Funeral Service were held on Friday, May 11, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Burial was in Island Cemetery, Fruitland, with military…
Walter lived in Ava for over 23 years Walter William Fonter, son of Paul B. Fonter and Margaret Kolmar Fonter, was born on Aug. 25, 1922, in LaGrange, Ill., and passed from this life on May 13, 2007, in his home, Ava, with his loving family by his side at…
Full obituary will be published next week Wesley H. McFarlin passed away on Monday, May 14, 2007, at St. John’s Medical Center, Springfield. He was born April 3, 1922, in Larissa, Mo. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 18, at 2 p.m., at Ava Family Funeral Home. Burial…
Born Oct. 31, 1917, in Souder, Mo. Vivian Helen Allen, the daughter Leroy Gay and Ethyl (Gardner) Gay, was born Oct. 31, 1917, in Souder, Mo., and departed this life May 2, 2007 at the age of 89. Vivian was a resident of Nixa, for the past six years, moving…
A member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Ava Lorraine Harriet Jaconi was born Lorraine Harriet Cook, April 20, 1922 in Brooklyn, New York to Henry “Richard” Cook and Wilhelmina “Minnie” Fredericks. She was raised and graduated from high school in South Ozone Park, Long Island, N.Y. She passed away May…
A long time resident of the Ava area Leo Wayne Harmon, the son of George Loman Harmon and Opal (Workman) Harmon, was born June 30, 1927, in Garrison, and departed this life May 2, 2007, at the age of 79. Leo was a long time resident of the Ava area.…
A homemaker and a member of the Baptist Church Carolyn Laura Green Horton, age 48, of Wichita Falls, Texas, died Saturday, May 5, 2007, in Wichita Falls. Memorial services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, in the chapel of Lunn Funeral Home with Rev. Garrett Kell, pastor of…
Born Aug. 3, 1941, in the Arno community Turrell Samuel “Sam” Waggoner passed away Friday, April 13, 2007, following heart surgery. He was born Aug. 3, 1941, in the Arno community, the son of Turrell and Bessie (Means) Waggoner. Sam owned and operated the Waggoner concrete business in Kansas City…
A resident of the Ava community for 25 years Ernest Glenn McGee Jr., son of Ernest Glenn McGee Sr. and Nellie Jane Knuckles McGee, was born on May 10, 1937 in Piggot, Ark., and departed this life on May 6, 2007, in Pontiac, at the age of 69. Glenn was…
A lifelong resident of the Longrun Esther Sallee, the daughter of Jacob Sheridan Sallee and Addie Jane (Gladden) Sallee, was born May 31, 1918, and departed this life May 2, 2007, at the age of 88. Esther was a lifelong resident of the Longrun area until moving to Ava 15…
Proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II Jesse Leroy Graham, 89, Ava, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2007. He was born Aug. 14, 1917, the son of Sam and Rose Strong Graham. On July 19, 1941, he was united in marriage to Lola Malissa Wright in the…
Complete obituary next week. Esther Sallee passed away today. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Clinkingbeard Chapel, Ava, with visitation from 1 p.m. until service time. A complete obituary will be published next week.…
A resident of Squires Richard Charles Weston, the son of Charles Weston and Elmina Tinkham, was born June 6, 1933, in Massachusetts and departed this life April 28, 2007, in Springfield, at the age of 73. Richard was a resident of Squires, for the past 1 1/2 years, moving here…
A resident of West Plains for 30 years John Henry Grisham, son of James Joseph “Jim” Grisham and Letha Killion, was born on Sept. 26, 1936, in Elijah, Mo., and departed this life on April 29, 2007, at his home at West Plains at the age of 70 years. John…
Complete obituary in next week Keith Wayne Cox, 60, Ayrum, Utah, passed away April 26, 2007. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, May 7, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with burial in Rush Cemetery. Visitation will be held from noon until service time on Monday. A…
Longtime resident of the Ava area Eva Garrison, the daughter of Charles Arthur Gifford and Mary (Keele) Gifford, was born Sept 27, 1923 in Kane, Wyo., and departed this life April 27, 2007, at the age of 83. Eva was a longtime resident of the Ava area. On Dec. 20,…
He proudly served in the U.S. Marines Clifford Leon (C.L.) Bannister, Wasola, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2007, in the home of his daughter in Maysville. Clifford was born on May 12, 1932, in Myrtle, Miss., the son of Jim and Dessie Lee (Staks) Bannister. On April 24, 1950 Clifford…
Daughter of Tim Barcus and Alysa Nash Barcus Alya Grace Barcus, infant daughter of Tim Barcus and Alysa Nash Barcus, was born on April 27, 2007 in Springfield, and departed this life on the same day in Springfield. Alya is survived by her mother and father, Tim and Alysa Barcus,…
A resident of Ava area for the past 25 years Joseph H. Wilson, the son of William H. Wilson and Margarete (Rose) Wilson, was born Nov. 22, 1918, in Pennsylvania, and departed this life April 26, 2007 at the age of 88. Joseph was a resident of the Ava area…
He loved music and playing with the band A memorial service for Ellis “Whitey” Upshaw,73, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Church of the Living God in Ava. A musical memorial will be held May 19 at the Wagon Wheel Park south of Mtn. Grove. Mr. Upshaw passed…
Life long resident of the Bruner community Larry Louis Phillips, the son of Leroy Phillips and Dorothy Fern (Johnson) Phillips, was born Sept. 10, 1940, in Bruner, and departed this life April 24, 2007, at the age of 66. Larry was a life long resident of the Bruner community. He…
Moved to Missouri in 2000 Robert Leroy Burns was born Dec. 13, 1938, to Robert Franklin and Dorothy Marie (Weir) Burns, in Anderson, Ind. Bob went to the Lord on April 26, 2007, at 1:05 a.m. He graduated from Ben Davis High School and the Indiana State Police Training Academy.…
A resident of the Ava area since 1980 Mary Elizabeth Melton, the daughter of Walter Bullard and Emma May Pooler, was born May 12, 1917, in Independence, Mo., and departed this life April 18, 2007, at the age of 89. Mary was a resident of the Ava area since 1980…
Loved to work with wood and his craftsmanship Edward (Ed) Christy passed away Monday, April 16, 2007, at his home in Ava. Ed entered this life on Jan. 20, 1920, in Wiley, Colo., one of 15 children of Lewis and Violet Christy. Ed loved to work with wood and his…
A life long resident of Bruner Larry Louis Phillips, the son of Leroy Phillips and Dorothy Fern (Johnson) Phillips, was born Sept. 10, 1940, in Bruner, and departed this life April 24, 2007, at the age of 66. Larry was a life long resident of the Bruner community. He was…
A resident of Ava for many years Edna Marie Butler Wright, the daughter of William Franklin Collins and Eva Ray Collins, was born on Nov. 18, 1913 in Wayne County, Ill., and departed this life on April 18, 2007, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, at the age of 93.…
She enjoyed sewing, embroidering, and making quilts Ada Juanita Williams, daughter of Rex and Gertrude (McDonald) Reed, was born Oct. 29, 1920, in Ada, Okla. She departed this life Sunday, April 22, 2007, in Delmar Gardens on the Green, in Chesterfield, Mo., at the age of 86. On Nov. 19,…
A life long resident of Ava Darrell C. Woolsey, son of Clinton Christopher Woolsey and Cora Senora (Miller) Woolsey, was born September 27, 1947, in Ava, and departed this life on April 22, 2007, in Springfield, at the age of 59. Darrell was a life long resident of the Ava…
Born in Rockford, Ill., on April 26, 1921 Jeanette “Jan” Violet Boren, 85, passed away peacefully at HCR Manorcare in Springfield on Friday, April 13. Jan was born in Rockford, Ill., on April 26, 1921. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Lillian Johnson, a daughter, Darlene…
A resident of Mansfield for the past four years Violet Louise Woods, the daughter of Frankie William Charmasson and Alice (Wells) Charmasson, was born Jan. 6, 1929 in Woodward, Okla., and departed this life April 13, 2007, at the age of 78. Vi was a resident of Mansfield, for the…
Full obituary next week Edward (Ed) Christy, 87, Ava, passed away Monday, April 16, 2007, in his home in Ava. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today (Thursday) in the Ava Family Funeral Home. A full obituary will appear in next week’s Herald.…
Owned a gas station in Gainesville several years ago John William Frye, the son of Samuel Secretus Frye and Edna Louise Smith Frye, was born on July 8, 1938, in Los Angeles, Calif., and departed this life on April 17, 2007 in Rogersville, at the age of 68 years. J.W.…
A resident of Ava area most of his life Rexford Linder, the son of Ed Linder and Tryphena (Bunnell) Linder, was born July 13, 1915, in Vera Cruz, Mo., and departed this life April 12, 2007 at the age of 91. Rex was a resident of the Ava area for…
Born at Bertha, Mo., the son of Floyd and Gladys Upshaw Ellis “Whitey” Upshaw,73, passed away April 6 after a short illness. He was born May 5, 1934, at Bertha, Mo., the son of Floyd and Gladys (Bowman) Upshaw. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne, of Ava; daughters Tami…
A resident of Ava for the past 45 years James Noal “Jim” Rhodes, son of George Washington Rhodes and Susie Katherine Owens Rhodes, was born on April 29, 1925, in Mtn. Grove, and departed this life with his loving family surrounding him on April 8, 2007, in Springfield, at the…
Attended Oak Grove General Baptist Church in Wasola Shelia Gay Green was born June 4, 1957, in Kansas City, Kan., to Junior Ray McGinnis and Mary Ann (Jones) Searcy, and passed away in her home in Kimberling City on April 7, 2007, at the age of 49. Shelia served as…
A resident of the Ava area for most of her life Hazel Roberta McAllister, the daughter of Homer Lewis Duckworth and Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Daves) Duckworth, was born April 30, 1932, and departed this life April 10, 2007, at the age of 74. Hazel was a resident of the Ava area…
A restaurant owner in Ava for several years Margaret Josephine Potts, daughter of William Kulick and Leacaidia (Konkel) Kulick, was born on June 7, 1908, in Detroit, Mich., and departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior on April 8, 2007, in Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava,…
A life long resident of Ava Dean Deatherage, was born Nov. 27, 1975, in Mansfield, and departed this life April 8, 2007, at the age of 31. Dean was the son of Vernard “Vern” L. Deatherage Sr. and Wilma (Johnson) Potts. Dean was a life long resident of Ava. He…
Beloved husband and father Dale H. Walker, 77, a beloved husband and father, of Raymore, passed away, Friday, March 23, 2007 in Kansas City, after a lingering illness. Dale Hudson Walker was born April 11, 1929, near Girdner, in Douglas County, the youngest of six children, to L.W. Walker and…
She and Lester loved being with family Inez B. Jenkins, the daughter of A.D. and Cora (Bond) Bennett, was born Oct. 27, 1911 in Peace Valley, Mo., the 11th of 13 children. Inez departed this life March 30, 2007 in Rocky Ridge Manor, Mansfield, at the age of 95. Inez…
Born Aug. 22, 1924, in Brown Branch Gertrude Reese, the daughter of Walter Deckard and Ethel Mae (Whitaker) Deckard, was born Aug. 22, 1924, in Brown Branch, Mo., and departed this life March 28, 2007 at the age of 82. Gertrude was a resident of Springfield, for several years moving…
Raised in the McClurg community Lewis Martin Baird was born the son of Raymond and Francis Jodean Cunningham Baird in Yakima, Wash. on March 17, 1960, and departed this life on March 24, 2007, at the age of 47. Lewis was raised in the McClurg community along with his many…
Of the Murray community Paula Brown was born Dec. 22, 1948, in Colorado Springs, Colo., the daughter of Ray and Elsie Leonhardt, and departed this life in Ava on March 24, 2007, at the age of 58. Paula and Marvin Brown were married east of the Murray community in 1976…
Alta attended school at Fairview School Alta Graham, daughter of J.G. “Cap” and Cina Melton (Marsh), was born Jan. 23, 1910, in Pond Fork, Mo. She departed this life Friday, March 23, 2007, in the Heart of the Ozarks Health Care Center, Ava, at the age of 97. On Nov.…
Born in Douglas County near the Merritt community Everett William “Bill” Lawrence, 83, Oldfield, passed away Saturday morning, March 24, 2007, in his home. He was born May 18, 1923, in Douglas County near the Merritt community, the son of Lloyd and Maggie (Williams) Lawrence. On Aug. 25, 1939, he…
The result of a motor vehicle accident Melinda R. “Mindy” Ryles, 18, of Clinton, died Saturday, March 24, 2007, as the result of a motor vehicle accident. She was born July 1, 1988, in Kansas City, to Frank L. Williams and Vicki L. Riley Williams. Mindy was a senior at…
A fun loving, hard working young man who was all boy Brady Ray Lee, the son of Timothy Ray and Melissa Ann Welch Lee, was born on Jan. 9, 1999, in Springfield, and went home to be with the Lord March 25, 2007, at the age of 8. Brady was…
A resident of Ava for several years Gene Leroy “Buttons” Smith, son of Vernon Hamilton Smith and Edith Wallingford Smith, was born on April 13, 1946, in Culver City, Calif., and departed this life on March 25, 2007, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, at the age of 60. “Buttons”…
Her roots were in Ava Charlotte Y. (Haynes) Carter, 89, a resident of Riverbank, Calif., for over 60 years, passed away at Oak Valley Hospital on March 7, 2007. She was born Sept. 6, 1917. She was a retired surgical nurse’s aide at Scenic Hospital in Modesto, Calif. She loved…
She loved the Ozark hills Alice Jewel Pruett McCullough passed away in Colonial Manor, Whitefish, Mont., on Feb. 25, 2007, three days prior to her 87th birthday. She was born at Dogwood, Mo., on Feb. 28, 1920, the daughter of Alvah and Violet Mae Pruett. The second eldest of nine…
Lifelong resident of the Ava community Neil Otis McFarlin, son of Henry C. McFarlin and Mertie (Davis) McFarlin, was born on March 17, 1915 in Ava, and departed this life on March 18, 2007 in Doctor’s Hospital, Springfield, at the age of 92. Neil was a lifelong resident of the…
He was extremely proud of his family John Paul Witt, 75, of Ava, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 11 with his family surrounding him. He was 75 years old and had experienced a short illness with lung cancer. Visitation services will be today (Thursday, March 15) from 7 to 9…
Born March 12, 1924, in Douglas County Mr. Jesse Murle “Jay” Pruiett, 82, Billings passed away Thursday, March 7, 2007, in Christian Health Care, Republic. He was born March 12, 1924, in Douglas County, to Ike and Maude (Lakey) Pruiett. Jay moved to Billings from Douglas County in 1953. He…
A life long resident of the Ava area Thelma Piland, the daughter of Floyd Garner and Radie (James) Garner, was born March 25, 1922 in Ozark County, Mo., and departed this life March 8, 2007, at the age of 84. Thelma was a life long resident of the Ava area.…
Born June 20, 1927, in Sweden, Mo. Graveside services for Lloyd Warner Pettyjohn, 79, West Plains, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 11, at Dobbs Cemetery east of Ava near Sweden, Mo., under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains. Mr. Pettyjohn died at 10:04 a.m., Friday, March…
Daughter of Harvey and Roxie (Norris) Beason Susie Miller was born Susie Ann Beason, the daughter of Harvey and Roxie (Norris) Beason, in Douglas County, (Girdner community) on March 14, 1936, and departed this life on March 10, 2007, in Strafford, at the age of 70. Susie graduated from Ava…
Of Squires Mary M. Frye, daughter of Russell Brown and Beatrice Bishop Brown, was born on Oct. 20, 1922, in Garden City, Kan., and departed this life on March 11, 2007, in Gainesville, at the age of 84. Mary was a resident of Gainesville Health Care for the past seven…
Born in Bradleyville, one of seven children Russell D. Dollarhide, 61, Oldfield, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2007, in his home surrounded by his loving family and many friends. He was born Feb. 2, 1946, in Bradleyville, one of seven children born to the Dora (Lee) Dollarhide and the late…
Born Nov. 21, 1935 in Brixey Raymond Richard Brown, 2006 Potentate of Ararat Shriners in Kansas City, passed away March 5, 2007 at St. Luke’s Hospital East, surrounded by loved ones and friends, at the age of 71. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m., followed by funeral services including a…
Resident of Springfield for the past 10 years Mary Louise Wade, daughter of Evan Prock and Lalla Gardner Prock, was born on Aug. 24, 1935 in Wasola, and passed away on March 2, 2007, in Springfield, at the age of 71. Mary was a resident of Springfield for the past…
Born in Ava Bobby G. Banta, 77, of Guin, Ala., died Friday, March 2, 2007, at his residence. Born in Ava, he was the son of the late Samuel and Elizabeth Dobbins Banta. He was a former resident of East Moline, Ill., where he worked for the City of Moline…
Born May 18, 1959 in Gainesville Cathy Plaster, 47, daughter of Dewey R. Cook and Audra Kastning Cook, was born May 18, 1959 in Gainesville, and went to be with her Lord Thursday March 1, 2007 in Mtn. Home, Ark. Cathy was a member of the Souder Church of Christ.…
Born March 16, 1937, in Midway, Mo. Charles Wayne Giffin, son of Elmer James and Irene (Huffman) Giffin, was born March 16, 1937, in Midway, Mo. He departed this life Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007, in St. John’s Regional Health Center, in Springfield, at the age of 69. On Aug. 30,…
Reestablished a Red Cross chapter in this area Gaylord W. Colle, the son of John Clouse Colle and Blanche (Trott) Colle, was born Dec. 11, 1914, in Little River, Kan., and passed away March 4, 2007, at the age of 92. Gaylord W. “Red Colle By Golly” began his Red…
Was born at Brown Branch Floyd Warren Roberts, 82, died at 8:05 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007. Funeral services under the direction of Whelchel Funeral Home of Forsyth, were held on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 25, at 2 p.m. at the White River Association Campgrounds near Taneyville. Burial was in…
World War II veteran Bob Lunoe was born the son of Leslie Robert Lunoe and Hazel Nelson Lunoe in the Chicago, Ill., area on June 26, 1923, and departed this life in Marshfield, Mo., on Feb. 25, 2007, at the age of 83. In World War II, Bob served his…
Elma Meda Lawrence, the daughter of Roy Hall and Rosa Adams was born April 25, 1918, in Douglas County, Mo., and passed away Feb. 24, 2007, at the age of 88. Elma was an in-home healthcare worker. On Aug. 25, 1939, Elma and Everett Lawrence were united in marriage and…
He enjoyed being outdoors John Kenneth Johnson passed away Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. Kenneth entered this life on Nov. 25, 1946, in Springfield, the son of Darrell D. and Irene Uchtman Johnson. He enjoyed being outdoors with animals, especially dogs and also watching hummingbirds. He…
Former resident of Ava Clyde D. Haynes the son of Roscoe Haynes and Wilma (Swearengin) Haynes, was born Aug. 9, 1930 in Tigris, and departed this life Feb. 23, 2007, at the age of 76. Clyde was a resident of Strafford and a former resident of Ava. He served his…
Born and raised in the Ava and Mansfield area Charles Wayne Giffin, son of Elmer James and Irene (Huffman) Giffin, was born March 16, 1937, in Midway, Mo. He departed this life Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007, in St. John’s Regional Health Center, in Springfield, at the age of 69. On…
Cheryl attended school in Norwood and Hartville Cheryl Jeannette Ryan, daughter of Joseph Wayne Sr. and Juanita May (McKinley) Ryan, was born Feb. 28, 1949, in Fresno, Calif., and departed this life on Feb. 14, 2007, at her sister’s residence near Hartville, following a long illness. She was 57. Cheryl…
Her father was the late Howard L. Holt, of Ava Long-time Flower Mound, Texas, resident Regina A. Holland died Saturday evening, Jan. 6, 2007, from pancreatic cancer. Gina (Regina) is survived by her husband of 37 years, (the Rev’d Canon) David W. Holland, rector of the Episcopal Church of the…
A life long resident of the Ava area Loren Eugene “Gene” Witchey, the son of Glenn Witchey and Gladys M. Evilsisor Witchey, was born June 12, 1938, in Galena, and departed this life Feb. 14, 2007, at the age of 68. Gene was a life long resident of the Ava…
Born March 19, 1928, one of five children Ruth Vinson was born March 19, 1928, one of five children born to Loren and Mina Thompson Jackson in the Sleeper community near Lebanon. She departed this life in West Plains, at the age of 78. Ruth and Otto Vinson were married…
Arrangements are pending The Rev. Floyd W. Roberts, 82, Ava, passed away Tuesday evening at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, in Ava. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Whelchel Funeral Home of Forsyth. The family requests that memorial donations be made to Gideons International or Dann Cemetery.…
He was born in McClurg Yuell O. Jenkins, 91, died Monday, Feb. 12, 2007, at Selah Convalescent in Selah, Wash. He was born in McClurg, Mo., on Aug. 2, 1915, to Elic and Mary Jenkins. He married Jessie Engelhardt on Feb. 25, 1936, in Ava. Yuell is survived by a…
Born on July 19, 1925, in Cold Springs, Mo. On Feb. 16, 2007, Tom Morgan Riley passed away at his son’s home on the Bar Hill in Salmon, Idaho. Though afflicted with an illness in 2005, he died of natural causes. He was born on July 19, 1925, in Cold…
An Army veteran in World War II and the Korean Conflict David Willey Hunt, Jr., son of David Willey Hunt, Sr. and Dulcie Ann Huffman Hunt, was born on Feb. 26, 1926, in Sparta, and passed away on Feb. 16, 2007, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, at the age of…
Born March 16, 1933, in Wasola Wanda June (Snelson) Hair, the daughter of Oral Snelson and Olga (Gilliland) Snelson, was born March 16, 1933, in Wasola, and departed this life Feb. 19, 2007, at the age of 73. Wanda June was a resident of Springfield for the past 10 years,…
A resident of the Ava community Murnice K. Hamilton, daughter of Merwin Keith Warner and Mary K. Dendurent Warner, was born on May 16, 1933, in Goodland, Kan., and passed away on Feb. 19, 2007, in her home in Ava, at the age of 73. Murnice was a resident of…
Born March 10, 1975 Hope Lorene Cox, 31, was born March 10, 1975, in Buffalo, and departed this life on Feb. 15, 2007, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. Hope is survived by her mother and step-father Martha and Don Massey of Mountain Grove; her father Keith Cox of Utah; three…
A U.S. Army veteran who served in the Korean Conflict Anthony (Tony) Ellison, age 77, passed away on Feb. 16, 2007, in his home. He was born March 15, 1929, in Douglas County, Missouri, to Homer Ellison and Dollie (Phillips) Ellison. Tony served his country during the Korean Conflict with…
A resident of the Ava community for five years Hazel Gaddis, daughter of Robert B. West and Mary Elizabeth Weathered West, was born on Aug. 8, 1915, in Collin County, Texas, and went home to be with her Lord with loving family with her on Feb. 15, 2007, in Ava,…
Born to Logan and Tinnie (Procter) Alsup in Buckhart, Mo Ben Alsup 82, of Dewey, Okla., died at 2:10 p.m. Sunday at the Heritage Villa Nursing Center. Services were held 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Walker-Brown Chapel with Rev. Orville Moody officiating. Final committal rites were in the Denlow Cemetery…
Lived in Ava for the past five years Bonita Jean Collins, daughter of Henry and Bea (Enger) Balliet, was born Dec. 25, 1946, in Aberdeen, S.D., and passed away Feb. 10, 2007, at the age of 60. On June 15, 1997, Bonita and Anthony Bulver were united in marriage in…
Born in Ava on February 24, 1937 Anna Mae Carr, 69, of East Moline, Ill., passed away Monday, Feb. 12, 2007, at her home. Anna entered life on Feb. 24, 1937, in Ava, the daughter of Wilburn and Nancy Newberry Barlett. She loved to be with her family and especially…
She was raised in Ava Following a long hard battle with cancer Audrey Virginia Tando, age 75, of Nixa, departed this life, Monday, Feb. 12, 2007, and cradled in the arms of her creator, was carried to her eternal resting place in heaven. Lord knows her lifestyle here on earth…
Of Ozark Paul E. Lewis, 46, Ozark, was born May 23, 1960, and met his Lord and Savior on Jan. 12, 2007. Although Paul’s life on earth was short, he touched many lives. After serving in the United States Air Force, in 1980 he was employed as an over the…
Born on Oct. 2, 1940, in Romance, Mo. Mary Ann Coonce, daughter of Bernie Miller and Eva (Yeisley) Miller, was born on Oct. 2, 1940, in Romance, Mo., in Ozark County, and went home to be with her Lord on Feb. 11, 2007, with her loving family by her side…
The youngest of 10 children, born at Blanche, Mo. Vernice Lois Uhlmann, the youngest of 10 children, was born Nov. 30, 1929, at Blanche, Mo., to Jake and Ada Stout, and passed away Feb. 10, 2007, in her home at Drury. She was married to Charles Doin Uhlmann on June…
Born to Monroe Piland and Palmer Blair Piland, at Pondfork Tessie A. Sallee, age 101, died in her sleep at the Strafford Care Center, Strafford, on Feb. 9, 2007, where she had been a resident for several years after suffering a stroke. She was born to Monroe Piland and Palmer…
Born Oct. 2, 1944, in Ava Joyce Ann Norman, daughter of Glenn and Nellie Mae (Harnden) Norman, was born Oct. 2, 1944, in Ava, and passed away Feb. 6, 2007, at the age of 62. Joyce was a resident of Ste. Genevieve, for 17 years after moving from Ava. Joyce…
Graduated from Ava High School Leland M. Warden, 85, was lovingly welcomed into Heaven on Dec. 1, 2006. Leland was born Nov. 24, 1921 in Silverton, Mo. He was the eldest of seven children born to Mark and Hattie (Hicks) Warden. He graduated from Ava High School and attended Southwest…
Devoted to her family and often referred to as “ringleader” June Maria Brazeal, 45, was born on June 2, 1961, in Athol, Mass., the daughter of Roger C. Adams Sr. and Beverly A. Britt Adams. June and Thomas Brazeal were united in marriage on May 19, 1979 in Ava. They…
A resident of Ava for the past six years Lennie G. Moore, the daughter of John Taylor Narramore and Mattie Lenora (Banks) Narramore, was born June 17, 1910, in Maricopa County, Ariz., and departed this life Feb. 2, 2007, at the age of 96. Lennie was a resident of Ava,…
His military service included medals and two Purple Hearts Roger Lee McFarlin joined our Lord and Father in Heaven on Feb. 1, 2007. Throughout his short battle with cancer, he kept his sense of pride and love for his family. Born in Ava, on Aug. 25, 1946, to Robert and…
Born and raised in Wright County Sammie K. Blevins, 85, of Nixa, died Friday, Jan. 26, 2007, at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield. Sammie was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, and his wife, Amel. He is survived by two daughters, Phyllis and husband, Jim Edwards, and…
Grew up and attended school in Douglas County James Orus Wheat, son of the late Noah and Ethel (Williams) Wheat, was born on April 30, 1926, in Douglas County, and departed this life on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007, in the White River Medical Center in Batesville, Ark., following a long…
Lived his entire life in the Ava community Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007, Doy Pool Price went home to be with his parents, brother, other family and his many friends. He was 82. Doy was born the son of Jessie Dean and Mattie Lou Martin Price in the Wasola area on…
Born in Douglas County, near Dogwood Jerry Dennis Williams, 73, was born on Sept. 16, 1933, in Douglas County, near Dogwood, the son of Tilden Curtis Williams and Ruby Olive Pruett Williams. Jerry and Patsy Jane Johnson were united in marriage on Feb. 17, 1954, at Richland. He went home…
Born in Silverton, Mo. Leland M. Warden, 85, was lovingly welcomed into Heaven on Dec. 1, 2006. Leland was born Nov. 24, 1921 in Silverton, Mo. He was the eldest of seven children born to Mark and Hattie Warden. He attended Southwest Bible College in Bolivar. Upon completion, he began…
Loved being with family and friends Florence Plumb, 90, of Moline, Ill., died Friday, Jan. 26, 2007, at Heartland Health Care Center, Moline, Ill. Visitation was held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Van Hoe Funeral Home, East Moline, Ill. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at…
He proudly served two years in the National Guard Larry Von Booth, 66, Ava, Missouri, formerly of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2007, in Cox South Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 30, 1940, to Roscoe and Marie Booth in Collins, Mississippi. Larry was…
Mother of twelve children Margaret Moran, 83, of Springfield, passed away at 9:50 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29, 2007, at Manor Care. She was born April 20, 1923, in Whitburn, Scotland, the daughter of Hugh and Mary (Clarkin) Friel. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church and…
Raised in the Ava and Ozark areas Bonnie Harrison, daughter of John Layman and Cora Belle (Clayton) Ridenour, was born Sept. 13, 1927, in Lutie, Mo., and departed this life Friday, Jan. 26, 2007, in her son’s home in Springfield, at the age of 79. Bonnie was united in marriage…
U.S. Navy veteran of World War II Ellis Adams, 84, of Marshall, Mo., died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007, at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall. Born July 17, 1922, in Pondfork, Mo., he was the son of the late James L. Adams and Mary Ann Hackler Adams. On Oct. 27, 1944, he…
Served in the United States Navy for four years Phillip R. Jones, 61, Ava, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Phil was born Oct. 13, 1945, in Fairland, Okla., to Franklin and Marie (Tipton) Jones. Phil’s parents preceded him in death and…
Tim enjoyed spending time with family Timothy Patrick Andrews, son of Dearl James Andrews and Pauline “Polly” (Hopper) Andrews, was born Dec. 15, 1962 in Modesto, Calif., and passed away Jan. 22, 2007, at the age of 44. On May 1, 1999, in Reno, Nev., Timothy and Sheila R. McAfee…
A resident of the Thornfield area Vertis Myers, son of Oneil Myers and Minnie (Kimble) Myers was born July 15, 1929, in Louisiana, and departed this life Jan. 18, 2007, at the age of 77. Vertis was a resident of the Thornfield area for the past 20 years, moving from…
A resident of the Ava area since 2000 John Patrick O’Dowd, the son of William M. O’Dowd and Karen “Hood” Pahal, was born March 14, 1972 in St. Louis, and departed this life Jan. 16, 2007, at the age of 34 years. John grew up in Belleville, Ill. He was…
A complete obituary next week Larry V. Booth, 66, of Ava, passed away Wednesday morning in a Springfield hospital, following a lingering illness. Visitation will be held Sunday afternoon, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with funeral services at Highway Church of the Nazarene, Ava,…
Arrangements are incomplete at this time Jerry D. Williams, 73, of Ava, passed away Jan. 23, 2007. Arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced by Ava Family Funeral Home.…
A “true” cowboy who loved living on the farm Daniel Phillip Huff began his short lifetime of blessing in Springfield on July 2, 2002. His life ended unexpectedly on Jan. 20, 2007, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, at the age of 4. Daniel was an active little boy and…
Born near Arden in Douglas County Lora D. Bloomer, 89, was born Sept. 28, 1917, near Arden in Douglas County, the daughter of Monroe (Buddy) and Bessie (Barton) Garrison. Lora and Ross Bloomer were united in marriage in 1951. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on Jan.…
Of Vanzant Floetta Elna Burch, daughter of the late Frank E. and Rebecka (Murphy) McCune, was born on Oct. 27, 1906, in Bellville, Kan., and departed this life on Jan. 10, 2007, at her residence in Vanzant following a short illness. She was 100 years old. Floetta moved with her…
Grew up on a farm in Douglas County Theodore Lee Cooley, son of the late William Frederick and Elsie Mable (Doane) Cooley, was born on July 6, 1919, in Dewey, Okla., and departed this life on Jan. 11, 2007, in the St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, following a short illness, at…
A military veteran Marion Alonzo Bell, 75, died of cancer at his home in Ava on Jan. 10, 2007. Visitation was held from 5 to 8 p.m. at Stringer Funeral Home in Crystal Springs, Miss., on Jan. 14, and graveside services were held at Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery at 11…
Born in 1934 in Ozark County Weldon Farmer passed away Sunday, Jan. 14, 2007, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Ava, at the age of 72. Weldon was born Nov. 3, 1934, in Ozark County, to Robert Russell Farmer and Belma (Swearengin) Farmer. On Dec. 28, 1983, Weldon and…
A very involved grandmother George Ann Ray Coffey, 82, of Platte City, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007, at her home in Platte City. A visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, Jan. 19, at the Coffey home in Platte City. A funeral mass will be held…
A spirited truck driver Paul E. Lewis, 46, Ozark, met his savior on Jan. 12, 2007, in Ozark. Paul was born May 23, 1960, to Dave and Pat Lewis, in Prescott, Ariz. He lived in California until age 6, when the family moved to Ava. In 1980, after serving in…
Born on April 22, 1923, in Lewistown, Mo. Zella B. Transano, 83, of Hurdland, Mo., passed away Monday, Jan. 15, 2007, at the Knox County Nursing Home in Edina, Mo. She was born on April 22, 1923, in Lewistown, Mo., the daughter of Joe Dewey and Lena Leota Payne Mills.…
A lifelong resident of the area Nigel Edward Oxley, son of Jacob Edward Oxley and Lizzie Ray (Parker) Oxley, was born Dec. 10, 19l7, in Almartha, and departed this life Jan. 12, 2007, at the age of 89. Nigel was a lifelong resident of the area. He was in the…
A resident of the Ava area since 2000 John Patrick O’Dowd, the son of William M. O’Dowd and Karen “Hood” Pahal, was born March 14, 1972 in St. Louis, and departed this life Jan. 16, 2007 at the age of 34 years. John grew up in Belleville, Ill. He was…
Was born on Oct. 6, 1924, in Gentryville Toney Elroy Johnston, son of the late Logan and Ethel Mae (Sanders) Johnston, was born on Oct. 6, 1924, in Gentryville, and passed away on Jan. 1, 2007, at Webco Manor Nursing Home in Marshfield at the age of 82. Toney grew…
Born Sept. 25, 1910, in Douglas County Mary Ellen Boyd, the daughter of Edmond Hodges and Ungena (Summer) Hodges, was born Sept. 25, 1910, in Douglas County, and departed this life Jan. 5, 2007, at the age of 96. Mary Ellen was a lifelong resident of the Oldfield area. On…
Gladys was a lifelong resident of the area. Gladys Medlock, the daughter of Lloyd Burge and Mable (Locke) Burge, was born May 20, 1923, in Ouray, Colo., and departed this life Jan. 8, 2007, at the age of 83. Gladys was a lifelong resident of the area. On Aug. 26,…
Born to George Oren and Leona Marie Barnes, of Ava. Donna Marie Barnes, 55, of Prairie Village, Kan., was born March 30, 1951, to George Oren and Leona Marie Barnes, of Ava. Donna passed away Sunday, Dec. 31, 2006, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, where she had devoted…
Born Aug. 6, 1920, in Ozark County Velma Watson, the daughter of William Tannehill and Lola (Points) Tannehill, was born Aug. 6, 1920, in Ozark County, and departed this life Jan. 5, 2007, at the age of 86. Velma was a lifelong resident of the area. On Sept. 10, 1947,…
A lifelong resident of the Ava area Billy Lee Howard, the son of James Howard and Jessie (Beavers) Howard, was born Sept. 4, 1953, in West Plains, and departed this life Jan. 4, 2007, at the age of 53. Billy was a lifelong resident of the Ava area. He was…
Daughter of Brian and Rosemary Burton Blythe Noel Burton, the deeply loved and awaited for infant daughter of Brian and Rosemary Burton, was stillborn Jan. 4, 2007. Blythe is resting peacefully in the arms of God. Blythe is survived by her parents, one brother, Brandon Burton, and one sister, Brianna…
Served his country with U.S. Army Edward L. Long, the son of Meryl Greathouse, was born Aug. 22, 1944, in Portsmouth, Va., and departed this life Dec. 28, 2006, at the age of 62. Edward was a resident of LaPorte, Ind., for the past 15 years, moving from Ohio. Edward…
Lived in Ava for several years Sallie Mae Pasley, the daughter of George A. Gross and Martha F. (Pearson) Gross, was born June 8, 1926, in Taft, Calif., and passed away, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2006, in Springfield, at the age of 80. Sallie Mae lived in the Ava area for…
Born Aug. 12, 1904, in Ozark County Florence Rantz was born Aug. 12, 1904, in Ozark County, and departed this life Dec. 27, 2006, at the age of 102. Florence was the daughter of John Absher and Perisetty (Green) Absher. She was the youngest of nine children, all of whom…
Lived most of her life in the Ava area Elene Wilson was born Nov. 10, 1915, at Keltner, Mo., to Simon and Lizzie Hall. She departed this life on Dec. 29, 2006, in her Sparta home at the age of 91. Elene married Frederick Wilson on Feb. 28, 1931, in…
Born Sept. 25, 1931, in Drury Geralda L. Roy, 75, originally of Dora, passed away Friday, Dec. 29, 2006, at her home in Mtn. Grove. Geralda was born Sept. 25, 1931, in Drury, to Gerald T. and Elaine (Upshaw) Shannon. She graduated form Mtn. Grove High School in 1949. In…
Moved to Ava three years ago Richard Anthony Perkins, age 78, was born Aug. 24, 1928, in Chicago, Ill. He departed this life on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006, in Springfield, after a short illness. On Dec. 11, 1965, he was united in marriage to Susan Brown. Richard lived in the…
Born June 29, 1933, in Ozark County Mary Ann McGinnis Searcy was born June 29, 1933, in Ozark County, the eldest of three children of Lonnie Jones and Bessie (Lansdown) Jones Pyland. She departed this life Sunday, Dec. 31, 2006, at Rocky Ridge Manor, Mansfield. On May 4, 1950, Mary…
Complete obituary next week Funeral services for Josephine Suggs, of Ava, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. A complete obituary will be published next week.…
During Frank’s early childhood, the Petersons moved to Ava Frank Edward Peterson Jr. passed away in Olympia, Wash., on Nov. 30, 2006. He was born in Fort Stockton, Texas, on Aug. 11, 1919, to the union of Frank Edward Peterson Sr. and Gertrude Robinson. During his early childhood, the Petersons…
Graduated from Ava High School in 1975 Carol Jean Bailey was born on Aug. 28, 1957, in Washington, Mo., the daughter of James Arley Bailey and Theresa Margaret Gassel Bailey, and departed this live on Dec. 24, 2006, in Mansfield, at the age of 49. Carol graduated from Ava High…
Born June 27, 1914, at Roy, Mo. Velma Eula Melton Cross was born June 27, 1914, at Roy, Mo., the daughter of Homer Rosseau and Amy (Sanders) Rosseau. Velma went to be with the Lord on Dec. 27, 2006, at the age of 92. Velma was a life long resident…
Born Aug. 2, 1923, in Cold Springs, Mo. Roy Ervin Gray, son of the late Sherman and Mattie (Jones) Gray, was born Aug. 2, 1923, in Cold Springs, Mo., and passed away Dec. 21, 2006, at his residence in Norwood, at the age of 83. Roy married Velma Hopper on…
A lifelong resident of the Ava area Ella Mae Wilson, daughter of Sam Kenner and Ora Gladys (Albright) Kenner, was born July 22, 1930, in Roy, Mo., and departed this life on Dec. 21, 2006, in Ava, at the age of 76. Ella was a lifelong resident of the Ava…
Born in Douglas County to Thomas and Lola McCullough Zola E. Allen, 91, departed this life Dec. 16, 2006, at Kabul Nursing Home. She was born Feb. 14, 1915 in Douglas County to Thomas and Lola McCullough. Zola went to Pleasant Green grade school and finished at Ava High School.…
A member of St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Ava Joan Francis Romano, 76, of Heathsville, Va., died Dec. 17, 2006. She was the widow of Richard H. Romano. Upon retirement in 1992, Mrs. Romano and her late husband moved to Ava. A devoted Catholic, she was a member of St.…
Of Seymour Betty Jo (Jackson) Jones, 63, Seymour, died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006. She was the daughter of Harley and Ruby Jackson, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Carl Jackson. On Aug. 2, 1961, she was married at Ava to Willie M.…
Owned the Nixa Dairy Queen from 1960-1979 Ralph E. Siler, 86, of Nixa, passed away Monday, Dec. 11, 2006. He was born April 19, 1920, in Brown Branch, the son of Jesse W. and Eulah (Taber) Siler. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. On…
During World War II served with the U.S. Army Air Corps James Walter Billingsley, the son of Walter J. Billingsley and Lulu E. Brown Billingsley, was born May 29, 1924, in Drumright, Okla., and departed this life Dec. 8, 2006, at the age of 82. James was a resident of…
Married to Kyle Pogue in Ava Dortha Christeen Pogue, 84, of Bruner, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2006, in her home. Dortha was born Nov. 4, 1922, in Coffeyville, Kan., the daughter of Robert and Stella Woods Swearingin. Dortha was married to Kyle Pogue in Ava, on June 12, 1942,…
Son of Rick DeGraffenreid, of Ava Mr. James Edward “J.D.” DeGraffenreid, age 36, of Franklin, Ky., died Wednesday at his residence. Funeral services, under the direction of Crafton Funeral Home, Franklin, Ky., were held Saturday at 2 p.m., with Rev. Steve Skinner officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. He was…
A retired nurse Marian Pelch was born in Las Vegas, N.M., on Nov. 16, 1921. She died Dec. 7, 2006 at her home following a long illness. She was a retired nurse, having worked for the state of California as she spent most of her life living in California. She…
She attended Mansfield High School Jill Marie (Clouse) Stephens, daughter of James Roy and Meredith Sue (Dedmon) Clouse, was born May 8, 1973, in Greene County. She departed this life Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006, in Des Moines, Iowa, at the age of 33. On Sept. 9, 2005, she was united…
A devoted mother and grandmother JoAnn Carol Heard, 64, of Lee’s Summit, passed away Dec. 3, 2006, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, and was employed by Treat America. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Heard, and parents, L.T. and Cora…
Born Nov. 5, 1903, in Sweden, Mo. Thelma Mary Call, daughter of Warren Miller Strait and Ella (Heatherington) Strait, was born Nov. 5, 1903, in Sweden, Mo., and departed this life in Ava, on Nov. 30, 2006, at the age of 103. Thelma was a life long resident of the…
Moved to Ava in August 1976 Lenard V. Zellner, 83, was born Feb. 14, 1923, to Peter and Johanna Zellner in Blanker, Wisc. He departed this life on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006, at home in Ava. On July 3, 1946, he was united in marriage to his loving wife of…
A lifelong resident of Ava Valerie May (Armentrout Olson) Weyrauch was born June 4, 1957, and was sadly taken from us on Nov. 23, 2006. Valerie was a lifelong resident of Ava and the owner of Professional Tax Services. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. When…
Services were held at Evans Church in Evans, Mo. Larry Hutchison, 47, of Moberly, died Friday, Dec. 1, 2006, in the emergency room at Moberly Regional Medical Center where he had been taken after suffering a heart attack while shoveling snow at his home. Mr. Hutchison was born March 4,…
Born Feb. 1, 1937, in Noble, Mo. Shirley Naugle, the daughter of Howard Long and Delphia (Garrison) Long, was born Feb. 1, 1937, in Noble, Mo., and departed this life Dec. 2, 2006, at the age of 69. Shirley, formerly of Noble, was a resident of Mountain Grove for the…
Born Aug. 9, 1938, in Ava Marion L. Allen, 68, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away Friday, Dec. 1, 2006, at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Regional Medical Center after a short battle with cancer. Marion was born Aug. 9, 1938, in Ava. He was the oldest of three children born…
Born on April 25,1951, in Gainesville David Leon Evans, son of the late Orville and Norma (Hathcock) Evans, was born on April 25,1951, in Gainesville, and departed this life on Nov. 23, 2006, at his home in Mtn. Grove. He was 55 years of age. Dave was raised in the…
A farmer and a member of the Mound Baptist Church Edward E. Stafford, the son of Ottie Stafford and Nancy (Shipman) Stafford, was born Feb. 12, 1927, in Roy, Mo., and departed this life Nov. 23, 2006, at the age of 79. Ed was a resident of Chadwick for more…
He was an Air Force veteran of World War II. Clyde Wesley Orick, age 79, of Oldfield, passed away Monday, Nov. 20, 2006, at Century Pines in Ozark. He was born Aug. 4, 1927, in Pound, Va., the son of Phillip and Dorthula (Wells) Orick Hughes. On April 3, 1948…
A resident of Ava since 1975 Dorothy Irene LeVelle, the daughter of Frank LeVelle and Mary Irene (Haymaker) LeVelle, was born May 16, 1918, in Iowa, and departed this life Nov. 26, 2006 at the age of 88. Dorothy was a resident of Ava since 1975, moving to Ava from…
Life long resident of the Ava area Cecil Walker was born Oct. 19, 1936, in Ava, the son of Martin Walker and Dorothy (Potter) Walker, and departed this life Nov. 24, 2006 at the age of 70. Cecil was a life long resident of the Ava area. On March 26,…
A resident of Ozark since 1995 Norris Vincent Oxner, the son of Norris Newbern Oxner and Theda Dean (Ermer) Oxner, was born June 26, 1965, in Helena, Ark., and departed this life Nov. 24, 2006, at the age of 41. Vince was a resident of Ozark, since 1995, moving from…
A junior at Ava High School Jacob Ryan Yeates, son of David Michael Yeates and Cheri Jean (Jackson) Bowden, was born Sept. 17, 1989, in Phoenix, Ariz., and died Nov. 25, 2006, at the age of 17. Jake had lived in the Ava area since June of this year after…
Born April 5, 1912, in Ava A graveside service for J. Raymond B. Gentry, 94, was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, in Covington Cemetery, Covington, Okla., with Tommy Donaldson and Jody Schmidt officiating. Arrangements were by Dugger Funeral Home, Garber, Okla. He was born April 5, 1912, in…
Born to William Moore and Dora McBride Moore in Girdner Velma L. Eddings, 80, of Gardner, Kan., passed away Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006, at Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, Mo. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, at the First Baptist Church, Gardner, Kan. Burial followed at…
Born May 22, 1913 in Smallett Thelma L. Frye, the daughter of Jess E. Johnson and Lila (Wilson) Johnson, was born May 22, 1913 in Smallett, Mo., and went home to be with Lord on Nov. 18, 2006, at the age of 93. Thelma was a resident of Sparta, for…
Daughter of Valerie Johns Kaitlyn Riley Johns, the daughter of Valerie Johns, was stillborn Nov. 16, 2006, in Springfield. Kaitlyn is survived by her mother, Valerie Johns, Springfield, and a very dear friend, Janice Welch, of Springfield. Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. Nov. 18, in the Ava Cemetery…
Infant son of Michael Santos and Kristin Santos Hunter William James Santos, infant son of Michael Santos and Kristin (Cummins) Santos, was stillborn Nov. 13, 2006, in Springfield. Survivors include maternal grandparents William and Aloma Cummings, and paternal grandparents, Sandie and James Santos, all of Ava; paternal great-grandparents, Jim and…
Born Jan. 23, 1926, in Almartha Wayne Neil Prock, the son of Neil Prock and Elma (Shelton) Prock, was born Jan. 23, 1926, in Almartha, and departed this life Nov. 15, 2006, at the age of 80. Wayne was a resident of Ava for the past 12 years, moving from…
Son of Steve and Faye Lavonne Lansdown Brandon Lynn Lansdown, son of Steve and Faye Lavonne (Ramsey) Lansdown, was born on March 5, 1985; he departed this life, Monday, Nov. 20, 2006, near Ava, at the age of 21. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harold and Annette…
1974 she moved to a farm in Douglas County Ann Cory died Nov. 1, 2006, in West Plains, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease, at the age of 79. Born and raised in The Netherlands, she was fortunate to survive World War II because her parents owned a grocery…
Fairy Lee grew up in Ava, where she excelled in school Everyone who knew her was sure Fairy Lee Hunt Davis was magic. From her parents, sisters and brothers, her husband and children, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, when they were with her they felt loved, special. This lovely woman was…
Erna attended the Goodhope Nazarene Church Erna Sidonja Watson, daughter of August Michel and Anna (Scholz) Michel, was born May 13, 1935 in Weckelsdorf, Czechslovakia, and departed this life Nov. 8, 2006, in her home surrounded by her loving family at the age of 7l. In 1960, Erna and Georg…
Charles lived in the Ava area for several years Rev. Charles Jefferson Lynn, son of Charles William Lynn and Annabell (Brewer) Lynn, was born Dec. 25, 1921 in Huntsville, Mo., and departed this life Nov. 13, 2006 at the age of 84. Charles lived in the Ava area for several…
Teri had an infectious sense of humor Teri L. Dunnegan, 57, was born July 25, 1949, the first of two children to Ken and Helen Armone. She passed from this earth on Tuesday Nov. 14, 2006, at her home in Ava, from cancer. She was the devoted and loving wife…
Mother of five children Glenna V. Gregg was born May 24, 1930, in Stettler, Alberta, Canada, the sixth of eight children born to Dewey and Alice Lillian Cash. Glenna passed away on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006, at her rural home in Ava, following a lengthy bout with brain cancer. She…
Born March 12, 1935 in Dora, Mo. Graveside services for Chester Glane Chambers, 71, Willow Springs, were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Denlow Cemetery, near Mountain Grove, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains. Mr. Chambers died at 7:07 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006…
She had worked at Chastain’s Nursing Home Mary Belle Hennan, 79, began her earthly life on June 8, 1927, at McAllister, Okla., as the fifth child of Arthur Harrison and Myrtle House Pulliam. Mary passed away on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006, at Webco Manor in Marshfield. During the Depression, her…
Born on March 16, 1917 at Hilo, Mo. Glenda Fay Stewart Grisham, the daughter of William Richard “Chigger Bill” Graham and Rutha Ann (Welch) Graham, was born on March 16, 1917 at Hilo, Mo., in Douglas County. Glenda went to be with the Lord Oct. 25, 2006, at the age…
A board member at Skyline School for many years Bobby Gene Dixon was born on May l, 1938 to Roper Morgan Dixon and Elva Detherage Dixon. He was married to Vera Fay Elliott on May 24, 1959 at Elk Creek, and to this union eight children were born. Bob accepted…
Son of George and Faye (Phillips) Hutchison DeWayne Hutchison, 55, a resident of Buffalo, Iowa, died on Friday, Nov. 3, 2006, at Genesis Medical Center, West Campus in Davenport, Iowa after suffering a massive heart attack at his home. Visitation was held from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7,…
A resident of the Ava community since 1967 Valma Agnes Huff, the daughter of Henry N. Davis and Ninnie Frazier Huff, was born on Jan. 2, 1914, in Bakersfield, Mo., and departed this life on Nov. 3, 2006 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, at the age of 92. Valma was…
Taneyville, Mo. Frank Lee Sartin Jr., son of Frank Lee Sartin Sr. and Marlene Elene Fuller Sartin was born Aug. 20, 1971 I Olathe, KS and departed this life on Nov. 5, 2006 at Skaggs Community Hospital, Branson, MO at the age of 35 years, 2 months and 15 days.…
