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Obituaries
a Navy veteran, serving from 1948 to 1950
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she especially loved her children, great- and grandchildren
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raised on Bryant Creek where he attended Vera Cruz school
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a veteran who served with the U. S. Army in World War II
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He enjoyed golf, bowling, fishing and gardening
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Anna lived for a few years in Springfield moving from Ava
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Glen was born June 6, 1931 in Vera Cruz, Mo.
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she spent her youth in the Hammond area
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founder of Regional Heartland Highland Cattle Assn
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taught school at Patterson and Goodhope Schools
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the sixth of eight children, was born in Coldsprings, Mo
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she loved the Ozarks, and will be missed by loving friends
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served in the Navy during World War II
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outspoken, bubbly, full of life - a loving, devoted mother
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born Dec. 9, 2008, and entered into rest Dec. 9, 2008,
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a resident of the Ava area for the past 26 years
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a resident of Ava for the past 63 years
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a lifelong resident of the Ava area
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Vere enlisted in the Navy at 17 and served six years
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Jim served in the Navy during World War II
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beloved daughter, wife, mother, gran, sister, friend
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a resident of Douglas County most of her life
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a veteran, Harold served with the U.S. Army
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he proudly served his country in the US Army
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she loved quilting, reading, canning fruits and vegetables
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services were held Saturday, Nov. 29
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memorial service Thursday
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World War II Army Veteran, employed with Rawlings 18 years
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she served as full-time missionary for over 50 years,
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she spent her entire life on the family farm
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Family was very precious to her, especially grandkids
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survived by her husband of 72 years, Roy E. Tharp
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a lifelong resident of the Ava community
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Helen was born in Longrun, Missouri
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daughter of the late Lester and Pauline Jenkins, of Ava
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a resident of the Ava area for the past 20 years
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Cletis served in the U. S. Marine Corps during the Korean War
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she loved playing games with her grandchildren
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a farmer and a lifelong resident of the Ava
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homemaker, devoted wife, mother who loved golf, bridge, pitch
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She had many talents- sewing, crafts, upholstering, gardening
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a housewife, teacher, worked hard on the farm with Lester
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Funeral services Monday, Nov. 17, at Mt. Tabor Church
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a farmer who enjoyed working with his horses and mules
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he enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting
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His smiling face will be missed but never forgotten
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Barbara loved family, friends - she loved and adored them
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grew up and attended schools in Douglas and Howell counties
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he enjoyed grandkids and spending time with family
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a resident of the area for the past 10 years
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a life long resident of the Ava area
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a decorated World War II veteran
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Bill attended school in Ava
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a resident of Ava since 1979, he enjoyed fishing and sports
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Bob enjoyed watching his younger brother play football
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united in marriage to Alvin Roy Potter
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Noah loved the Lord, music and animals
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music and spirituality were at the center of her life
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born April 19, 1932 and left this world on Sept. 30, 2008
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departed this life in Ava surrounded by his loving family
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Wendell spent many years in and around Mansfield and Ava
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Marine Corps veteran and resident of area for 17 years
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he felt that his family was a gift from God
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Cheryl loved being with family and was always happy
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lived most of her life in the Ava
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a veteran of World War II, serving in the Marines
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lifelong resident of Ava, loved by many
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Visionary, businessman, cattleman, friend to many
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Leona loved her family and the church
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Graveside services at the Turkey Creek Cemetery
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Being a grandfather was his greatest joy
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a resident of Ava since 1996
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he grew up in Ava, and lived in Seymour
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services are Friday, Sept. 19
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U.S. Army veteran, served during the Korean Conflict
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Blanche graduated from Ava High School in 1940
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Laverne was a lifelong resident of Douglas County
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a resident of the Ava community for several years
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taught 10 years in rural schools of Ozark County
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born on Punkin Creek in Douglas County
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he adored his children and grandchildren
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Bobby enjoyed deer hunting and fishing
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“Wichita’s Original Maytag Repairman”
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formerly a resident of Ava
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a founding member of Mound Baptist Church
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a resident of the Ava community for the past 18 years
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daughter of Elmer and Catherine Gabel Jameson
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a lifelong resident of the Ava community
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buried at Springcreek Cemetery
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born in Douglas County, a graduate of Ava High School
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she enjoyed crocheting, gardening and working on the farm with her husband “Doc.”
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enjoyed fishing, hunting, floating and helping others
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passed away August 17, 2008 in Mountain Grove
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an accomplished outdoorsman, he the Ozark woods
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Lillian enjoyed quilting, gardening, polka music, crocheting
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a veteran of the U.S. Army
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a resident of Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava,
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born near Tigris to Decatur “Dee” and Ida Burleson.
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served during WWII with the U.S. Army
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a veteran who served in Vietnam with U.S. Marines, CPL
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served during World War II with the U.S. Coast Guard
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son of Christopher Columbus and Carrie Mae Nelson Crumley
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a graduate of Drury University, loved gardening
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Born Jan. 12, 1923, in Brown Branch, Mo.
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born in Dogwood, she spent most of her life on the farm
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born Jan. 16, 1917, in Douglas County, Mo.
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a lifelong resident of the Ava community
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an extraordinary lady with a beautiful smile
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lived most of his life in Douglas and Ozark counties
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a good friend to the Charles Melton family of Ava
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a life long resident of Squires
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daughter of Robert Everett Privett and Sarah Privett
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a veteran and served in world War II
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she was born on March 16, 1917 in Douglas County
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Ava resident for 12 years, a great homemaker and gardener.
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she enjoyed canning, cooking, taking care of family
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during World War II served with the U.S. Air Force
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World War II veteran, he serve in the Army
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volunteered many hours, and supporter of Humane Society
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a World War II veteran, Navy
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life long resident of Mansfield
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She loved to laugh, and a friend to everyone
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grew up, attended school in Ozark, Douglas counties
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a stay-at-home mother who stayed active in community
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a lifelong resident of the Ava and homemaker
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Clyde's favorite hobby was fishing
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he delivered over 3,000 babies and made house calls
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served during World War II with the U.S. Army
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a resident of Ava for the past five years
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a lifelong resident of Ozark and Douglas counties
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Bernice grew up in Missouri
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Venita’s main priority in life was family
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a resident of Ava since 1993
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retired from Owens-Corning Fiberglass 25 years
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complete obituary next week.
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a career Army man, spent 22 years in service
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operated a café in Bradleyville and taught school
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a resident in the Brushyknob community for 50 years
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an Ava graduate and military veteran
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served in the U.S. Air Force
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kind fun loving person,enjoyed travel,camping,fishing,family
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born to Lester and Joy Roberts in Brown Branch, Mo.
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a devoted loving mother, grandmother and dear friend
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served in the US Army earning three bronze stars
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Gordon loved his family, the light of his life
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served his country in the U.S. Army
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he loved teaching martial arts
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a staff sergeant in World War II
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served in World War II in Germany and forces in Japan
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served his country in World War II
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a lifelong resident of Ava
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a resident of Douglas County over 33 years
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Stacy loved camping, canoeing, butterflies, flowers
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John enjoyed fishing, vegetable and flower gardening
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retired from a military career in the United States Navy
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born Nov. 25, 1918, in Smallett, Mo.
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1952 graduate of Ava, U.S. Army and Marine Reserves
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a dear grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend
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his favorite school was Excelsior School near Sweden
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born in John's Mill, Douglas County, to John and Liza Moxley.
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a friend to all that knew her, and was loved by everyone
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a retired builder and carpenter
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a veteran of the U.S. Navy
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underwater demolition expert for US Navy during WWII
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she enjoyed horseback riding, animals, family and children
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he loved being with his grandpa, wife and children
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loved to dance and play with grandchildren
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a funeral director in Gainesville, Mo.
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a cast member of a traveling Vaudeville act in 1930s
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a life long resident of Squires, and a dairy farmer
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she loved to cook, and serve her church
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he enjoyed being outdoors, especially hunting
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she loved her family and church
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he enjoyed Christian fellowship and blue grass music
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involved in church, and taught 2nd grade at Ava
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served in WW II and Korean War, with Army and Air Force
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a resident of the Ava community for most of her life
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greatly enjoyed family and friends
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known for her huge heart and beautiful smile
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born in Ava, the daughter of Ernest and Eula Whetsten
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a beef farmer and milk hauler from Bradleyville
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a veteran of the United States Army
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devoted wife, mother, loving grandmother and loyal friend
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Kenneth enjoyed family gatherings and babies
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born in Ava to John and Rosa Fleetwood
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she worked in social services
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a volunteer for Heart of the Hills Food Harvest
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a resident of Ava for the past four months
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born in Ava, Elmo loved to fish and be with family
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she lived most of her life in Noble, Ozark County
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she enjoyed fishing and time with grandchildren
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Doy served his nation proudly in WWI
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born April 23, 1908, in Burlington Jct., Mo.
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an Ava High School graduate
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he enjoyed floating, working the farm and time with friends
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an avid golfer, bowler and fisherman
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he loved boating, fishing, gardening, traveling.
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member of the Highway Church of the Nazarene
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a resident of the Squires the past 18 years.
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a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother
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nown for kindness and care for others
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a U.S. Army veteran of World War II
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daughter of Ejino and Maximina Gonsalez
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served with the U.S. Army during Vietnam War
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he served in US Air Force from 1955 - 1959
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he loved teasing his grandkids
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a resident of Nixa, for the past 12 years
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Pauline loved growing up in Brown Branch.
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a U.S. Army veteran, during WWII and Korean Conflict
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Graduated from Ava High School and joined the Army
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born Jan. 16, 1935, in Theodosia, Mo.
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a self-taught fiddle player called “the smiling fiddler.”
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Sylvia grew up in Vera Cruz and Evans
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She did for others without condition
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He grew up in Ava and graduated Ava High School
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a loving dad and grandpa who enjoyed time with grandkids
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she enjoyed the beauty of nature all around her.
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a resident of Wasola for the past 3½ years
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complete obituary next week.
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she worked in a World War II bomber plant in Kansas City
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a very talented lady who had many interests
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grew up on Bryant Creek, attended Vera Cruz Elementary
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a life long resident of the Ava area
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she enjoyed gardening and fishing
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was a talented seamstress and an intense humanist
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he served in the 29th Infantry Regiment
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a hard worker and enjoyed family and friends
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full obituary will follow next week
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served during World War II in the U. S. Army
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Willard attended the Anchor School in Douglas County
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accustomed to hard work, and loved to cook
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he served his country in the United States Army
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a resident of the Ava community most of her life
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complete obituary next week
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a devoted Christian mother
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he served 21 years in the Army
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a professor and psychologist
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he loved hunting, fishing, and his children
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loved to fish, hike with his beloved Kathy
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will be greatly missed by her family and friends
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loved fishing, hunting and being with his kids
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she loved being with her family
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operated the Corner Store for over 30 years
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a veteran of the U. S. Army
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complete obituary at a later date
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former resident of Ava who worked in banking 40 years
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a registered medical assistant at Cox in Seymour
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Patsy loved her family and working on the farm
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an Army veteran who served from 1962 to 1964
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a monk of Assumption Abbey
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a veteran, and graduate of University of Missouri
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a veteran in the U.S. Air Force
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proudly served in the United States Army
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served his country in Korea with the U.S. Army
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a loving mother, seamstress, gardener and homemaker
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