NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: December 21, 2010 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business District Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business District Street location: 205 W. Wash-ington Property Owners: Brent and Karla Davis Legal description: THE WEST 62 FEET OF LOT…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: December 21, 2010 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business District Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business District Street location: SW 2nd Street Property Owners: City of Ava Legal description: BEGIN AT SE CORNER OF BLOCK 1,…
LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given to the quali-fied voters of the Plainview R-8 School District that three members will be elected to the Board of Education for a term of three years each at the April 5, 2011 election. The opening date for candidates to file for these positions…
LEGAL NOTICE OF FILING FOR SKYLINE R-II BOARD MEMBERS Skyline R-II School has three open-ings for Board Members. Candidate filing begins at 8:00 a.m. on December 14, 2010 and ends on January 18, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. The school office will be closed from December 22 through De-cember 31 for…
LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given to the quali-fied voters of the Ava R-I School Dis-trict of Ava, MO that three members will be elected to the Board of Educa-tion for a term of three years each at the April 5, 2011 election. The opening date for candidates to file…
LEGAL NOTICE Notice is given to qualified voters of the Thornfield R-I School District that there are 3 three year vacancies on the Thornfield R-I School Board to be voted on in the upcoming election on April 5, 2011. Declaration of Candidate for Nomination forms can be obtained at the…
LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that declara-tions of candidacy for Director of the Board of Education for Bradleyville R-I School (3(three) 3 (three) year terms) on April 5, 2011 ballot, may be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Edu-cation in the school district office dur-ing regular business…
LEGAL NOTICE The Dora R-III School District is seeking all interested persons to file for three vacant seats for the Dora R-III School District Board of Education election to be held on April 5, 2011. Three – three year school board po-sitions for the April 5th, 2011 Election Interested persons…
SEALED BIDS The Thornfield School is accepting sealed bids for 2000, 47 passenger, Diesel Bluebird School Bus. The bus can be seen at the Thornfield School. For more information, please contact the school at 417-265-3212. Bids will be opened at the December 20, 2010 School Board meeting. The Thornfield R-I…
PUBLIC NOTICE OF AUCTION This is a legal public notice that contents of Unit #10 rented by Red Mountain Fire AND Unit #35 rented by Gary Simmons at Ava Storage Center located at 213 SE 15th Ave., Ava, MO., is being auctioned for amount past due. Auction to be held…
IN THE 44TH JUDICAL CIRCUIT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI In the Estate of ) JERRY ARNOLD MINCHINTON ) Deceased ) Case Number: 10DG-PR00069 ) NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED To All Persons Interested in the Es-tate of JERRY ARNOLD MINCHINTON, Decedent: On November 23,2010, the last will of the decedent…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: December 21, 2010 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business District Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business District Street location: SW 2nd Street Property Owners: Thomas and Vicky Durham Legal description: All of Lot 3 and the…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: December 21, 2010 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business District Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business District Street location: SW 2nd Street, Parcel 83 Property Owners: David and Dorothy Norman Legal description: All of Lots 1,…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of debt and performance of the obligations secured by deed of trust executed by Arthur I. Dickinson a/k/a Arthur L. Dickinson and Linda L. Dickinson, dated August 19, 2000, recorded on September 8, 2000, in Book 340 at Page 465 Office…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Mikki Johnson and Beth A Johnson, Husband and Wife Trus-tee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Mikki John-son and Beth A Johnson, Husband and Wife dated November 2, 2001 and recorded in the Office…
NOTICE OF FILING Notice is hereby given that an elec-tion for the Ava Area Ambulance Dis-trict will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, for the purpose of electing two board members, one from District #3 and one from District #6, who shall serve for terms of three years each.…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Jesse R. Boyd, a Single Individual Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Jesse R. Boyd, a Single Individual dated Sep-tember 28, 2005 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of…
LEGAL NOTICES Notice is hereby given that an elec-tion for the Douglas County Health Center Board of Trustees will be held on April 5, 2011. There will be one unexpired term of two years and three terms of four years. Candidates may file at the Douglas County Clerk’s of-fice Monday…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by David S. Schirpik and Robin L. Schir-pik, dated February 22, 2008, and re-corded on February 29, 2008, Docu-ment No. 080448 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Douglas County, Missouri,…
IN THE 44TH JUDICAL CIRCUIT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI In the Estate of ) VIRGINIA REESE ) Deceased. ) Case Number: 10DG-PR00063 ) NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED To All Persons Interested in the Es-tate of VIRGINIA REESE, Decedent: On November 4, 2010, the last will of the decedent having…
NOTICE OF EXCHANGE PROPOSAL LAND FOR LAND EXCHANGE Notice is hereby given that the United States Department of Agricul-ture Forest Service is considering an exchange of land with J.W. and Patsy J. Honeycutt of P.O. Box 650, Cabool, MO 65689 for land under the authority set forth in the act…
Gisele D. Valeika, 72 years, passed away on Oct. 15, 2010 at her home in Ava with her husband by her side. Gigi was born March 23, 1938 in Amos, Quebec, Canada to Philippi and Fernande (Phobot) Salvail. On June 23, 1984 Gisele and Robert Valeika were united in marriage…
Steven R. Sloan, 68, of Kissee Mills died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010 at the home of his daughter in Cleveland, Texas. He was born on May 6, 1942 in Springfield, Mo., the son of J.W. and Juanita Sloan. Steve graduated from Bradleyville High School in 1960. He served in the…
Retired U.S. Navy Captain Herschel Arnold Pahl passed away Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010 at Heart of the Ozarks Care Center in Ava, Mo. Herschel was born April 15, 1920 on a farm east of Cambridge, Neb. He was one of six children born to Arnold E. “Art” and Mary (Keene)…
The memorial service for E. Geneva Mitchell will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010 at the Hillcrest Memorial Chapel, Medford, Ore. She was born and raised on a farm in Ava, Mo., Sept. 6, 1922 to James Blaine and Della May (Sanders) Shelton. She was unaware of the Great…
Beatrice P. Luallen, 95 years, passed to heaven on Oct. 19, 2010 at Maranatha Village, Springfield, Mo. Bea was born May 5, 1915 in Vanzant, Mo., to Carl and Dora (McGuire) Smith. Bea was a resident of Ava most of her life. On Dec. 20, 1937 Bea and Floyd Luallen…
Twila Sue “Susie” (nee Moritz) Lawson, 77, beloved wife of the late Dale Lawson, devoted mother of Catherine (George) Beck and Stephen (Stephenie) Lawson, dear sister of Francis (LaVelle), John (Wanda) and Phillip (Linda) Moritz, loving grandmother of Christina Beck, Cara Lawson and Matthew Beck, aunt of Deneen Girgin, Missy…
Marciano Rodriguez-Guzman, 60, of Talara, Peru, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010, at the Duke University Hospital, Durham, N.C. He was born March 6, 1950, near Trujillo, Peru. A visitation was hosted Friday, Oct. 15, from 7:30 to 9:30 in the Ava Family Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services were conducted…
Rubie Evans, 60, of Star City, Ark., died Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born July 1, 1950 in Douglas County, Mo., to the late William Arthur and Mary Cunningham Hall. She worked for Arkansas Department of Corrections for 21 years. Survivors include…
Clarence Downing, 69 years, passed to heaven on Oct. 13, 2010 at St. John’s Regional Medical Center, Joplin, Mo. Clarence was born July 20, 1941 in Grand Junction, Colo., to Lawrence and Verleen (Pettijohn) Downing. Clarence was a resident of Reeds, Mo., and formerly of Springfield, Mo. Clarence was preceded…
Kenneth Bryant, 80, Mitchell, S.D., departed from this life, Monday, Oct. 18, 2010, at his home in Mitchell. Services will be Thursday, October 21, at 10:30 a.m., at the Faith Missionary Church in Mitchell, S.D. Services will be Saturday, Oct. 23, at 10:30 a.m., at the Mount Zion Bible School…
SFC John Dewey Aid, USA/Ret., slipped away peacefully on Oct. 16, 2010, after a hard fought battle with Alzheimer’s disease at the E. L. Bennett Florida State Veteran’s Home in Daytona Beach, Fla. Hospice was with him to the end. He was born on Oct. 21, 1925 in Ava, Mo.…
TRUSTEE’S SALE In Re: Mary K Miller, a single woman For default in the payment of debt and performance of obligation de-scribed in and secured by Deed of Trust executed by Mary K Miller, a single woman dated 08/02/2007, recorded on 08/03/2007 Book 469 Page 681 in the office of…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Ann M Harris and Doug-las P Sweeney Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Ann M Har-ris and Douglas P Sweeney dated August 8, 2005 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Jack Vauter III, A Single Man and Christie Jones, A Single Woman Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Jack Vauter III, A Single Man and Christie Jones, A Single Woman dated June 25,…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Mikki Johnson and Beth A Johnson, Husband and Wife Trus-tee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Mikki John-son and Beth A Johnson, Husband and Wife dated November 2, 2001 and recorded in the Office…
PUBLIC NOTICE OF AUCTION This is a legal public notice that contents of Unit #3 rented by Kriss Huffaker at Ava Storage Centere lo-cated at 213 SE 15th Ave., Ava, MO., is being auctioned for amount past due. Auction to be held Friday, November 26 at 10:00 A.M. Terms: Highest…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, PROBATE DIVISION IN RE: ) PAULETTA KAY RYAN, ) Decedent. ) RHONDA HOLLINGSWORTH,) and RUSTIN RYAN, ) Petitioners. ) RONALD RYAN, ) 45 Blue Water Drive, Unit 3 ) Eureka Springs, AR 72631 ) Respondent. ) Case/Estate Number: ) 10DG-PR00062 ) ORDER OF…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI GEORGE E. RADER, JR. ) Plaintiff, ) Vs. ) RONALD T. JARBOE, ) MELANIE BICE and ) DWAINE CANTRELL ) Defendants, ) Case No. 07DG-CV00002 ) NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION The State of Missouri to Defendant Melanie Bice.…
PUBLIC NOTICE OF AUCTION This is a legal public notice that contents of Unit #3 rented by Kriss Huffaker at Ava Storage Center located at 213 SE 15th Ave., Ava, MO., is being auctioned for amount past due. Auction to be held Friday, November 12 at 10:00 A.M. Terms: Highest…
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals, addressed to Douglas County Commission, Ava, Missouri and endorsed “Proposal For Replacement of Douglas County Bridge over Bryant Creek” will be received until 10:00 o’clock a.m., Pre-vailing Local Time, on December 2, 2010 at the Douglas County Commis-sion Office, P.O. Box 398, Ava, MO 65608…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI DIVISION II – PROBATE In The Estate Of: ) GABRIEL MICHAEL HUFF, ) Deceased ) ) Case No. 10DG-PR00018 ) NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ALL PERSON INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF GABRIEL MICHAEL HUFF, Deceased. You are…
NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re: ORA DENIA STAMPER TRUST To all persons interested in the es-tate of Ora Denia Stamper, decedent. The undersigned, Randall Stamper is acting as Successor Trustee under a trust, the terms of which provide that the debts of the decedent may be paid by the Successor…
IN THE 44TH JUDICAL CIRCUIT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI In the Estate of ) VIRGINIA REESE ) Deceased. ) Case Number: 10DG-PR00063 ) NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED To All Persons Interested in the Es-tate of VIRGINIA REESE, Decedent: On November 4, 2010, the last will of the decedent having…
NOTICE TO CREDITORS To all persons interested in the Es-tate of Herschel Pahl, decedent. The undersigned, Trust Company of the Ozarks, is acting as Trustee under a trust, the terms of which provide that the debts of the decedent may be paid by the Trustee upon receipt of proper proof…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI DIVISION II – PROBATE In the Estate of ) EDWARD A. ROSS ) Deceased. ) Case No. 10DG-PR00017 ) NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF EDWARD A. ROSS, Deceased. You…
NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re: BARBARA LORRAINE HERIFORD TRUST To all persons interested in the es-tate of Barbara Lorraine Heriford, de-cedent. The undersigned, Jana Sue Hester-lee is acting as Successor Trustee under a trust, the terms of which provide that the debts of the decedent may be paid by the…
IN THE 44TH JUDICAL CIRCUIT COURT, DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI In the estate of, ) ERNA MARIE LAWRENCE , ) Deceased. ) Case No.:10DG-PR00060 ) NOTICE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY GRANTED (Supervised Administration) To All Persons Interested in the Es-tate of ERNA MARIE LAWRENCE, Decedent: On October 21, 2010, the last will…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI DIVISION II – PROBATE In the estate of, ) GRACE ELIZABETH WATSON, ) Deceased. ) Case No.:10DG-PR00028 ) NOTICE OF GRANT OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION WITH WILL ANNEXED (Supervised Administration) On the 25th day of May, 2010, DEAN WATSON was appointed the…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE In Re: Wesley E. Wallace, Husband and Wife; Sherry G. Wallace, Wife and Husband TRUSTEE’S SALE – For default in the payment of debt and performance of obligation described in and secured by Deed of Trust executed by Wesley E. Wallace, Husband and Wife; Sherry G.…
EARLY PUBLIC NOTICE To: All Interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals Date of Publication: October 28, 2010 Shannon County, Missouri, acting as the lead county and in cooperation with Howell, Texas, Oregon, Ozark, Douglas and Wright counties, is pro-posing to partner with South Central Ozark Council of Governments and South Central…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: November 16, 2010 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business District Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business District Street location: 301 SW 13th Avenue Property Owners: Mr. Dan and Dawne Burton Legal description: That part of the…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: November 16, 2010 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business District Proposed zoning: R-2 Two-Family Residential District Street location: 1213 S.E. 4th Way Property Owners: Roy and Dorothy Hicks Legal description: That part of the NW…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: November 16, 2010 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business District Proposed zoning: R-2 Two-Family Residential District Street location: 1300 S.E. 4th Way Property Owners: Jacquelyn Whiteman Legal description: A Tract of land situated in the…
NOTICE REZONINGPUBLIC HEARING Date: November 16, 2010 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business District Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business District Street location: 401 SW 13th Avenue Property Owners: Mr. James H. and Dorothy O. Burton Legal description: That part of…
PUBLIC NOTICE The Ava Housing Authority will be holding a meeting for current and po-tential landlords/owners for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. The purpose of this meeting is to intro-duce the staff and explain how the Sec-tion 8 program works. This meeting will be held in the Community…
TRUSTEE’S SALE In Re: Mary K Miller, a single woman For default in the payment of debt and performance of obligation de-scribed in and secured by Deed of Trust executed by Mary K Miller, a single woman dated 08/02/2007, recorded on 08/03/2007 Book 469 Page 681 in the office of…
Jacquelyn Opal Parker Burroughs was born March 9, 1917, in Mansfield, and passed away on Sept. 21, 2010, in Breese, Ill., at the age of 93. Opal was a homemaker and a ward clerk at a hospital in southern Missouri. Graveside services were held on Thursday, Oct. 7, at Dyer…
Hettie Mary (Price) Cooper, 79 years, passed away on Oct. 11, 2010 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Hettie was born May 30, 1931 in Wasola, Mo., to Jessie and Mattie (Martin) Price. She graduated from Gainesville High School. Hettie was a lifelong resident of the Wasola community. She…
Clara Harrison, 93 years, passed away on Oct. 8, 2010, at Marshfield Place in Marshfield, Mo. Clara was born March 5, 1917 in Ozark County, Mo., to Talmon and Fannie (Bragg) Hicks. Clara was a resident of the Ava community for a few years to be with her family. She…
Raymond Eugene “Gene” Hicks, 88, of Baker City, Ore., died Sept. 8, 2010, at his home surrounded by his family. His memorial service was Sept. 13 at Baker City, Ore. at Coles Tribute Center. Burial in Missouri will be announced later. Gene was born on July 11, 1922, at Drury,…
Earlene Trent Oxley, 79 years, passed away on Oct. 8, 2010 at St. Luke’s Northland in Kansas City, Mo. Earlene was born Aug. 26, 1931 in Ozark County, Mo., to William “Bill” and Florence M. (Bruffett) Trent. Earlene was a resident of Ava, and was employed as a bus driver…
Jimmy Ray Taylor, 54, passed away on Oct. 10, 2010, at Des Peres Hospital in Des Peres, Mo. Jimmy Ray was born Nov. 1, 1955, in Farmington, N.M., to Tommy Robert and Edna Breeden Taylor. Jimmy had been a resident of Springfield for most of his life and was a…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION IN THE ESTATE OF, ) BURREL LOFTIN ) Deceased. ) Estate No.:09-U4-PR00011 ) NOTICE OF FILING SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF BURREL LOFTIN, DECEASED You are hereby notified that the un-dersigned Personal…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI DIVISION II -PROBATE IN THE ESTATE OF, ) KENNETH D. DUFF ) Deceased. ) Estate No.:080U4-PR00014 ) NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF REAL PROPERTY To All persons interested in the above captioned estate: You are hereby notified that, pursu-ant to an Amended…
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF NAME To All Persons: You are hereby notified that pursu-ant to a Judgment of the Circuit Court of Douglas County, Missouri dated September 17, 2010, Case No. 10DG-CC00217, that Catherine Suzanne Mof-fett (DOB: 1-18-1955), a resident of Douglas County, Missouri, has had her name changed to…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI DIVISION II – PROBATE IN THE ESTATE OF, ) HOLLIE M. CORUM, ) Deceased. ) Estate No.:10DG-PR00055 ) NOTICE TO CREDITORS To all persons interested in the Es-tate of Hollie M. Corum, Decedent: On the 8th day of October, 2010, a small…
LEGAL NOTICE Judith T. Jambru is not responsible for Gerard Henri Jambru’s debt and Gerard Henri Jambru is not responsible for Judith T. Jambru’s debt. Gerard Henri Jambru 10-14-04-1t…
Raymond Eugene “Gene” Hicks, 88, of Baker City, Ore., died Sept. 8, 2010, at his home surrounded by his family. His memorial service was Sept. 13 at Baker City, Ore. at Coles Tribute Center. Burial in Missouri will be announced later. Gene was born on July 11, 1922, at Drury,…
Erna M. Lawrence, 82, of Ava, Mo., passed away Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, at the Neighborhoods of Quail Creek in Springfield, Mo., where she had resided a short time. She was born March 19, 1928, in Newathens, Ill. A private memorial service is planned for a later date in Illinois.…
Virginia Reese, daughter of Harold and Ines (Emery) Welton, was born Feb. 2, 1931, at Buckhart, Mo. She departed this life at the age of 79 on Wednesday Sept. 22, 2010 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Mo., surrounded by her four loving children. Virginia attended schools in Missouri and…
Larry Eugene Williams, 66, went home to be with his Father on Oct. 5, 2010. Larry was born Jan. 19, 1944 in Springfield, Mo., to Edward Eugene “Gene” and Gladys (Mehlberg) Williams. Larry was a self-employed carpenter. On Oct. 25, 1997 Larry and Del Sorensen were united in marriage in…
Barbara Lorraine Heriford, daughter of Ervin Terry and Alice (Piland) Terry, was born on Feb. 3, 1929 in Foil, Mo., and passed away on Oct. 6, 2010 at her home in Ava, Mo., at the age of 81 years. Barbara was a resident of Ava since 2004 moving from Thornfield,…
Sharon Kay Dacumos, of Macomb, daughter of Charles Anderson Stewart and Geneva (Parmer) Stewart, was born on Feb. 28, 1944 in Springfield, Mo., and departed this life on Oct. 4, 2010 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Mo., at the age of 66 years. Sharon was a housewife and homemaker. On…
Harley Clinton Newberry, of Ava, Mo., beloved husband and father, peacefully went to his heavenly home on Sept., 30, 2010 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Nov. 6, 1927 to Jess and Gladys (Rogers) Newberry. He was married to Betty Jo McFarlin, also of Ava,…
Glenda Rippee Hulse, 76, of Colona, Ill., passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, at Trinity Pathway Hospice, Bettendorf, Iowa. Services were held at 10 a.m., Monday at Schroder Mortuary, Colona, Ill., with burial at Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline, Ill. She was born May 7, 1934, at Evans, Mo.,…
John A. Berry, son of the late James and Ella (Alms) Berry, was born May 5, 1926 in Drury, Mo., and passed away Sept. 21, 2010 at the National Health Care Center in West Plains, Mo. He was 84 years, 4 months, and 16 days of age. John was raised…
Vida Maxine Smith passed away on Sept. 28, 2010 at 86 years, in her home with her family by her side. Vida was born July 6, 1924 in Blanche, Mo., in Douglas County to Virgil and Lela (Thornton) Stout in the home of her grandparents, Jake and Ida Stout. She…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: October 19, 2010 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning:B-2 Central Business District Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business District Street location: 1400 S. Jeffer-son Property Owners: Mr. Paul & Elizabeth Wade Legal description: Lot 23, Southview Addition, Ava, Missouri…
TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of debt and performance of obligations due on a promissory note dated July 5, 2007 secured by a Deed of Trust executed by HOWARD W. JOHNSON, a single man dated July 5, 2007 and recorded on August 3, 2007 in the…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, Martha Doughtery (who died February 12, 2010), a single person and unremarried widow and surviving tenant by the entireties with James L. Doughtery who died Septem-ber 24, 1998, by her Deed of Trust dated January 9, 2009, and recorded in the Recorder’s Office for Douglas…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Ralph R Pitt and Sara J. Pitt, Husband and Wife Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Ralph R Pitt and Sara J. Pitt, Husband and Wife dated August 30, 2005 and recorded in…
PUBLIC NOTICEOF SURFACE MINING APPLICATION RENEW PERMIT Kevin L. Reed, Rt. 1 Box 52, Mtn. Grove, MO 65711, has applied to renew their permit from the Department of Natural Resources, Land Reclamation Commission, to continue to mine sand and gravel on 8.5 acre(s) of land located in Douglas County, Section(s)…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Dennis Buffum and Misty Buffum, Husband Wife Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Dennis Buf-fum and Misty Buffum, Husband and Wife dated September 14, 2007 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Lisa A Engelhardt and Rickey A Engelhardt, married to each other Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Lisa A Eng-elhardt and Rickey A Engelhardt, mar-ried to each other dated April 10, 2002 and…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of debt se-cured by a deed of trust executed by Bobby Jackson and Anna P. Jackson, dated March 29, 2005, and recorded on March 31, 2005, Document No. 050727 in Book No. 432, at Page 872 in the Office of the…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: William R. Hyde, an unmar-ried man Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and per-formance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by William R Hyde an un-married man dated June 13, 2008 and re-corded in the Office of the Recorder of Deed of…
ROAD WORK NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Paper bids not exceeding a monetary value of $250,000 and electronic bids sub-mitted through the BidExpress website for constructing or improving Various Routes, Job J8P2294, Christian, Dallas, Douglas, Hickory, Ozark, Taney, Texas, Webster, Wright Counties will be received by the Commission until 11:00 o’clock a.m.…
Leona Hurst, 91 years, passed to heaven on Sept. 15, 2010, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo. Leona was born March 27, 1919 in Nottinghill, Mo., to Oscar and Dora (Sievert) Addis. Leona was a resident of the Ava area most of her life. On July 18, 1940…
Paul Samuel Evans, 80 years, passed to heaven on Sept. 17, 2010 at his home in Theodosia. Paul was born Aug. 27, 1930 in Toledo, Mo., to Arley and Martha (Stone) Evans. Paul is survived by his wife, Florence D. Evans, Theodosia; one son, David Evans, of Arkansas; five stepchildren;…
ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS Douglas County Commission, Ava, Missouri is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified construction manage-ment firms for full pre-construction and construction phase services for a New Justice Center project. Interested con-struction management firms should contact James Linder, Presiding Com-missioner, at 417-683-4714 to obtain a Request for Proposal. 09-23-52-2t…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Carolyn Kingsley aka Carolyn Adair Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Carolyn Kingsley aka Carolyn Adair dated Sep-tember 8, 2008 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Douglas County,…
IN RE: Ralph R Pitt and Sara J. Pitt, Husband and Wife Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Ralph R Pitt and Sara J. Pitt, Husband and Wife dated August 30, 2005 and recorded in the Office…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Lesley Levan, and, Robert Le-van, Wife and Husband Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and per-formance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Lesley Levan, and, Robert Levan, Wife and Husband dated May 7, 2007 and recorded in the Office…
PUBLIC NOTICE A petition to vacate Douglas County Road 214, located in Section 17 Town-ship 26 North Range 14 in Douglas County, Missouri was filed with the Douglas County Commission on July 20, 2010. A hearing on said petition shall be held in the Douglas County Commission Room, located in…
Patricia Louise Culbreth, 61 years, passed to heaven on Sept. 10, 2010 at her home in Springfield, Mo. Patti was born Aug. 18, 1949, in Woodward, Okla., to Harold and Violet (Charmasson) Coombes. Patti was a resident of Springfield, Mo. She grew up in Ava, Mo. On June 30, 1966,…
Ivol Tently Swearengin, 95, Bruner, passed away at 10:15 a.m., Monday, Sept. 13, 2010 at Magnolia Square in Springfield. He was born Jan. 15, 1915 in John’s Mill, Mo. (now Fordland), the son of the late Jesse W. and Elsie M. (Roberts) Swearengin. He was united in marriage on Jan.…
Austin F. Keeney was born in Elizabeth Town, Ill., to the late Jesse and Della Estes Keeney. He was of the Church of God faith and a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Army. He had lived in the Sulligent, Ala., area since 1991 and had retired…
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City of Ava Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. at the Ava Parks Office, 1005 NW 3rd Avenue, to discuss a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant application for a skate park. Questions or comments…
TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of debt and performance of obligations due on a promissory note dated July 5, 2007 secured by a Deed of Trust executed by HOWARD W. JOHNSON, a single man dated July 5, 2007 and recorded on August 3, 2007 in the…
Benton Joseph Thurmond, 59 years, passed to heaven on Sept. 7, 2010 from an auto accident in Buffalo, Mo. Benny was born Sept. 2, 1951 in Victoria, Texas, to Orville and Erma (Black) Thurmond. Benny was a resident of Long Lane for the past four years moving from Ava, Mo.…
Ronald Dale Goin, 71, longtime resident of Warrensburg, Mo., passed away on Sept. 1, 2010 at his home. Ronald was born on July 25, 1939 in Oldfield, Mo., the son of Truman W. and Golda (Scribner) Goin. He was united in marriage to Shirley (Coones) on March 23, 1978; they…
Terry Norman Trepasso, the son of Rudolf Thomas Trepasso and Phyllis Elizabeth (Ewing) Trepasso, was born July 27, 1943, in Grove City, Pa., and departed this life Sept. 2, 2010, at the age of 67 years, 1 month and 5 days. Terry was a resident of Ava for the past…
Marchie Ray Johnson, 81 years, passed to heaven on Sept. 4, 2010 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare in Ava, Mo. Ray was born March 21, 1929 in Smallett, Mo., to Herbert Johnson and Eliza Janey (Hogan) Johnson. Ray lived most of his life in the Ava community. On May…
James Allen Taber, 75 years, passed to heaven on Sept. 5, 2010 at the Heart of the Ozarks Center, Ava, Mo. James was born Dec. 10, 1934 in Rome, Mo., in Douglas County, to Boise and Dessie (Frye) Taber. He graduated from Ava High School. James was employed as an…
Troylynn “Lily” Williams was born on Jan. 31, 1960, and passed from the world on Aug. 26, 2010. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her mother, Belle Rutledge, Ava; Mike Williams, Ashley (Williams) Thompson, Zachary Williams, all of Ozark; her brothers, Pat Wilson and…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Timmy Caudill and Marci Caudill Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Timmy Caudill and Marci Caudill dated April 29, 2008 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Douglas County,…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI CIRCUIT DIVISION DANNY MULLANACK, ) As Trustee of the RLTA of ) Morgan J. Mullanack utd 12/21/89 ) Petitioner ) v. ) JOHN DOE, and the unknown ) Consorts, heirs, devisees, donees, ) alienees, successors, assigns, and ) immediate or remote voluntary…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of debt se-cured by a deed of trust executed by Ronnie E. Trent and Tina R. Trent, dated December 26, 2008, and recorded on January 20, 2009, Document No. 090101 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Douglas County, Mis-souri,…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Glen Swearengin and Carolyn Swearengin, Joint Tenants Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Glen Swearengin and Carolyn Swearengin, Joint Tenants dated May 29, 2007 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of…
Erma (Dutch Dobbs) Turpin went to heaven on Aug. 24, 2010 in Albany, Ore. Erma was born April 7, 1932, in Coldsprings, Mo., the daughter of the late Jake and Ida (Reed) Dobbs. She was preceded in death by two sons, Dusty and Matt Ousley; four brothers, Clarence, Hubert, Hanford…
Elva Earnasteen (Fry) Clayton was born Nov. 10, 1922, to the Rev. Louin Fry and Margaret “Delsa” Coonts Fry at Silverton in Douglas County. Elva was a lifelong resident of the area. On Oct. 1, 1937, Elva and Clifford Ralph “Red” Clayton, were united in marriage. To this union three…
Joyce “Jodi” Souder was born July 8, 1937, in Des Moines, Iowa to Lloyd and Eunice (Young) Souder. She went to meet her heavenly father on Aug. 28, 2010. From an early age Joyce had a love of music. She loved to sing and play the piano. She worked at…
Michael J. Miller, the son of Jerry and Valerie Miller, was born on Aug. 18, 1972, in Fullerton, Calif., and departed this life Aug. 26, 2010 at the age of 38. Michael was a resident of El Dorado Springs, Mo., for the past four years and a past resident of…
Robert Wills Crain was born on June 19, 1931, in Jefferson City, Mo. He departed his earthly life on Sept. 1, 2010, at the age of 79. He was the only child of Reba Mary (Norman) and Ward Wills Crain. After losing both parents as a young child, Bob was…
Leland Rex Mohr, age 80, born April 10, 1930, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospice in Tucson, Ariz. on Aug. 18, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife, Marija Oman Mohr and his beloved pets: Jay Lee blue jay; the dog Lady, his faithful companion; and the old cat…
Noble D. Merritt passed away in his home on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010 after a short illness. The son of Everett and Easter Detherage Merritt, he was born Sept. 24, 1942, on the family farm in Douglas County, Mo. He is survived by one daughter, Angela Bingham, who lived with…
John Lloyd Haden, son of Emmett and Linda Evelyn McDaniels Haden, was born April 26, 1918, in Ava, and grew up north of Hastings, Iowa. John and Dorothy Combs were married May 28, 1941, and were blessed with one daughter, Linda. After a year in the Air Force, they lived…
Nellie Geneva “Peg” (Pamperien) Hancock, passed away Monday evening, Aug. 30, at the age of 85 years, 7 months and 17 days. She was born Jan. 13, 1925. Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 3, at 2 p.m., at Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home, Mtn. Grove. Burial will be at Rock…
Bessie M. Brown was received into the Lord Jesus Christ’s presence and eternal grace on Aug. 28, 2010. Bessie was one of 10 children of Charley and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Porter, of Girdner. Mrs. Brown has a life-time heritage of giving care to many people as she was known for her…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF: ) LARWOOD BRUMFIELD ) Incapacitated and Disabled, ) Estate No.: 10DG-PR00036 ) NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF A CONSERVATOR TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF LARWOOD BRUMFIELD, DISABLED PERSON: On the 25th day of August,…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION NANCY HULL: ) Petitioner, ) v. ) GARY L. HUMBYRD, ) DANNY E. HUMBYRD, ) CAROL A. HUMBYRD, ) JUDITH K. WRIGHT ) Respondents. ) Estate No.: 10DG-PR00046 ) NOTICE OF HEARING To all persons who claim any inter-est in…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Lisa A Engelhardt and Rickey A Engelhardt, married to each other Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Lisa A Eng-elhardt and Rickey A Engelhardt, mar-ried to each other dated April 10, 2002 and…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: September 21, 2010 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning:I-2 Heavy Indus-try Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business District Street location: 205 SW 5th Avenue Property Owners: Frank Sr. and Ramona Cornett Legal description: All of the East 15 feet…
TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of debt and performance of obligations due on a promissory note dated July 5, 2007 secured by a Deed of Trust executed by HOWARD W. JOHNSON, a single man dated July 5, 2007 and recorded on August 3, 2007 in the…
TRUSTEE’S SALE IN RE: Christopher Romines and Teesha Romines, husband and wife Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Christopher Romines and Teesha Romines, husband and wife dated March 22, 2007 and recorded in the Office of the…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI DIVISION II – PROBATE In The Estate Of: ) ALLEN H. BLOOMQUIST ) Deceased. ) Case No.: 10DG-PR00037 ) NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE On the 26th day of August, 2010, TIMOTHY BLOOMQUIST was ap-pointed the Personal Representative of the estate…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: September 21, 2010 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business District Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business District Street location: 203 SW 4th Avenue Property Owners: John Warren Gunter and Tammy Lynn Gunter Legal description: All of…
NOTICE REZONING PUBLIC HEARING Date: September 21, 2010 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business District Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business District Street location: Vacant Lot to the East of the Library Property Owners: Douglas County Public Library, Inc. Legal description:…
Nell Alene Medlock, 69 years, passed to heaven on Aug. 20, 2010 at Ozark Riverview Manor, Ozark, Mo. Nell was born Jan. 7, 1941 in Fresno, Calif., to Ralph and Lorraine (Penley) Grote. She was a resident of the Wasola area for several years moving from her farm in the…
Wilburn “Red” Klineline, age 88, Ozark, passed away Friday, Aug. 20, 2010. He was born Feb. 12, 1922 in Ava, the son of Hubert and Lillian (McCrite) Klineline. In 1942 he met Pauline Stafford at a square dance. On March 12, 1943 they were united in marriage and they continued…
LEGAL NOTICE Asbestos Notification In compliance with rules set forth by the U.S. Environmental Protec-tion Agency (EPA) Asbestos Emer-gency Response Act (AHERA), it is the responsibility of the Ava R-I School to inform patrons, students, and staff of asbestos in schools. Inspectors have located asbestos in the elementary building, the…
Rolla Pellham, the son of Samuel Pellham and Georgia (Griffith) Pellham, was born May 17, 1927 in Lutie Mo., and departed this life Aug. 20, 2010 at the age of 83 years 3 months and 17 days. Rolla was a lifelong resident of the Ava and Goodhope area. He was…
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, Richard D. Wylie and Stacy A. Wylie, husband and wife, by their Deed of Trust dated August 14, 1998, and recorded in the Recorder’s Office for Douglas County, Missouri, in Book 318 at Pages 589-595, con-veyed to Daniel P. Wade, Trustee, the following described real…
Jeffrey Alan Potter, 44 years old, passed to heaven on Aug. 14, 2010 at Ava, Mo. Jeff was born Aug. 6, 1966 in Kansas City, Mo., to Leonard and Deanna “Dee” (Hensley) Potter. Jeff was employed with O & S Trucking as a truck driver for many years. On Sept.…
Fred Stewart, former justice of the peace in Comal County, Texas, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, at his home in Bulverde, Texas, at the age of 102. He was born Nov. 11, 1907, in Ava. He retired as an attorney for Mobil Oil Company after 32 years service. Following…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI In the Matter of Change of Name of: ) ROMEO EVANGEL DaCOSTA SALISBURY, ) a minor child, ) by and through his Guardians ) Jose M. Gomes & Louise C. Gomes, ) Petitioner. ) Case No.: 10DG-CC00164 ) JUDGMENT UPON PETITION FOR…
The Executive Board of the South Central Solid Waste Management District will accept FY2011 Grant Applications on a continuous basis for Solid Waste Management Projects that will take place in the Counties and Cities of the District and for District-wide Solid Waste Management Projects for the FY2011 grant cycle. Each…
The Board of Directors of the Ava Area Ambulance District will hold its annual tax levy hearing on Thursday, August 26, 2010, at 6:30 p.m., at the Ambulance Station on NW 9th St. in Ava. 08-19-47-2t…
The Douglas County Public Library Board of Directors will hold their annual Tax Rate Hearing on Thursday, August 26, at 9 a.m. at the Douglas County Public Library. 08-19-47-1t…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION IN THE ESTATE OF: ) MAY GUINN ) Deceased, ) Estate No.: 10DG-PR00043 ) NOTICE OF FILING AFFIDAVIT AN ESTATE TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MAY GUINN, Decedent: On the 11th day of August, 2010, a small…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of ) PAUL EUGENE MARTIN ) Deceased ) Case No. 10DG-PR00029 ) Notice of Letters of Administration Granted (Independent Administration – Non-Resident Fiduciary) To All Persons Interested in the Estate of PAUL EUGENE MARTIN, Decedent: On August…
WHEREAS, Robert Snelson and Mary Lou Snelson, Husband and Wife, by their Correction Deed of Trust dated August 12, 2010, and recorded in the Recorder’s Office for Douglas County, Missouri, In Document No. 101192, conveyed to Mark A. Stephens, Trustee, the following described real estate, situated in the County of…
Date: August 17, 2010 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business Street location: 505A & 507 S. Jefferson Property Owners: Rose Zella Myers Legal description: The North 20 feet of the South 40 feet of Lot…
Date: August 17, 2010 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business Street location: 603 S. Jefferson Property Owners: Thomas and Betty Zurkowski Legal description: That part of Lot 15 of H.M. MILLER’S ADDITION to the City…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI JUVENILE DIVISION In the Interest of: ) Kenny Goodman, ) a male minor child ) DOB: October 5, 2002 ) Case No.: 07DG-JU00003 ) THE STATE OF MISSOURI TO: JONATHON GOODMAN You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI JUVENILE DIVISION In the Interest of: ) Kenny Goodman, ) a male minor child ) DOB: October 5, 2002 ) Case No.: 07DG-JU00003 ) THE STATE OF MISSOURI TO: RETHA BROWN You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI DIVISION II- PROBATE In the Matter of: ) REBECCA FAIRCHILD, ) Case No.: 10DG-JU00033 ) NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF CO-CONSERVATORS OF DISABLED PERSON To All persons interested in the estate of Rebecca Fairchild, a disabled person: On the 21st day of July,…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI JUVENILE DIVISION In the Interest of: ) Waylon Goodman, ) DOB: November 21, 2004 ) Case No.: 07DG-JU00004 ) THE STATE OF MISSOURI TO: JONATHON GOODMAN You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Douglas County…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI JUVENILE DIVISION In the Interest of: ) Waylon Goodman, ) DOB: November 21, 2004 ) Case No.: 07DG-JU00004 ) THE STATE OF MISSOURI TO: RETHA BROWN You are hereby notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Douglas County…
IN RE: Autumn R. Smith, Single Woman Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Autumn R. Smith, Single Woman dated August 5, 2004 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Douglas County, Missouri in…
The Housing Authority of Ava, Missouri hereby provides notice that if will receive proposals from licensed architectural/engineering (A/E) firms for services include the production of design and construction documents, assistance in project bidding, and construction inspection, for various physical improvements to be funded under a federal grant. Written proposals will…
All responsible public agencies are required to locate, evaluate, and identify children with disabilities who are under the jurisdiction of the agency, regardless of the severity of the disability, including children attending private schools, children who live outside the district, but are attending a private school within the district, highly…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of: ) Harlan Jerome Robertson ) Deceased ) Estate No.: 10DG-PR00001 ) NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF HARLAN JEROME ROBERTSON: You are hereby notified…
For default in the payment of debt secured by Deed of Trust executed by Pat. A. Smith, A Single Person, dated April 4, 2001, recorded on April 23, 2001 as Document No. 010835, in Book 346, Page 626, Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Douglas County, Missouri, at Ava, the…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI In the Matter of Change of Name of: ) ROMEO EVANGEL DaCOSTA SALISBURY, ) a minor child, ) by and through his Guardians ) Jose M. Gomes & Louise C. Gomes, ) Petitioner. ) Case No.: 10DG-CC00164 ) JUDGMENT UPON PETITION FOR…
For default in the payment of debt and performance of the obligations secured by deed of trust executed by David C. Williams and Rhonda G. Williams, dated November 18, 2006, recorded on November 27, 2006, in Book 456 at Page 661, Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Douglas County, Missouri,…
For default under the terms of Deed of Trust executed by Stephen C. Howe and Jennie Lane-Howe, husband and wife, dated July 3, 2007, recorded on July 12, 2007 as Document No. 071723, in Book 468, Page 490, Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Douglas County, Missouri, the undersigned Successor…
I, Laura Stillings, Collector, within and for Douglas County, Missouri, hereby give notice as provided in Section 140.170 of the 2000 Missouri revised statutes that I shall offer for sale the hereinafter described lots and lands as may be necessary to discharge the taxes, interest and charges which may be…
Date: August 17, 2010 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business Street location: 611 S. Jefferson Property Owners: Phyllis Bloomer Legal description: All that part of Lot 15, H.M. Miller’s Addition to the City of Ava,…
Date: August 17, 2010 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business Street location: 517 S. Jefferson Property Owners: Federation of Egalitarian Communities, Inc. Legal description: The South one-half (S ½) of lot Fourteen (14) of H.M.…
Date: August 17, 2010 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business Street location: 501 S. Jefferson Property Owners: Rhonda Frye Legal description: The N ½ of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, Block 2 Potter Row, as…
Date: August 17, 2010 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business Street location: 505 SW 2nd Street Property Owners: Lisa Graham-Lakey Legal description: ALL THAT PART OF THE NW ¼ NE ¼ OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP…
Joe Lynn Turner, age 68, of Springfield, Mo., was born on Aug. 13, 1941 and passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2010 - Father’s Day. He worked as a mechanic for Edel Ford and Case Equipment until 1979 when he started his own business “Turner’s Mobile Mechanical Service” where he continued…
Kenneth Dale Miller, 76 years, passed to heaven on Aug. 11, 2010 at James River Care Center, Springfield, Mo. Kenneth was born July 5, 1934 in Ava, Mo., to Karl and Ruth Florence (Crawford) Miller. On May 15, 1954 Kenneth and Susie Ann Beason were united in marriage at Mt.…
Everett Jean Massey, 81, of Rich Hill, Mo., formerly of the Ava and Hartville areas, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. He was born Aug. 29, 1928, in Sleeper, Mo. Funeral services were conducted at the Odin Community Church west of Hartville on Friday, Aug. 6,…
Gerald D. “Jerry” Fitzgerald, 71, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa, died on Monday, Aug. 9, 2010 at his home. His funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Chapel in Bettendorf. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery. Visitation was from 4 to…
Melvin H. Caudill, 80 years, went to meet the Lord on Aug. 5, 2010 at Ava, Mo. Melvin was born Nov. 4, 1929 in Douglas County, Mo., to Rev. William Martin and Stella (Maggard) Caudill. Melvin was a resident of Ava most of his life. He was retired from Emerson…
Voyledean Bradshaw, the daughter of Wesley and Nora (Miller) Everett, was born Jan. 27, 1934 in Douglas County, Mo., and departed this life Aug. 10, 2010 at the age of 76 years, 6 months and 13 days. Voyledean was a lifelong resident of Douglas County and was a graduate of…
Norma Lee Johnson, 80, passed away from lymphoma on July 23, 2010 at Bright Kavanagh House in Des Moines, Iowa. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 30, at 11 a.m. at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Ava, Mo., with burial in the Ava Cemetery. Visitation will be held at 9…
Althea Rose Hampton, 79 years, passed to heaven on July 27, 2010 at Ozark Nursing & Care Center, Ozark, Mo. Althea was born Nov. 13, 1930 in Creston, Iowa to Cecil and Jessie Bell (Gibson) Tindle. She was a resident of the Ava (Goodhope) community. On Dec. 6, 1946 Althea…
Jordan Lee (Huff) Taylor, 17, was born Dec. 4, 1992, in Kansas City, and departed this life July 12, 2010 near Ava, Mo. Jordan enjoyed the outdoors, and times spent deer hunting with his Grandpa Mike were special. He loved to swim in the creek on hot days. He loved…
Ava Public Schools will be holding pre-enrollment for new and transfer students Aug. 3 and 4. This pre-enrollment is for students in kindergarten through grade 12. This enrollment of students will be held at the Ava middle school/high school cafeteria, located behind the administration offices at 507 NE 3rd St.…
Charles Wayne Goodnight, age 76, of Springfield, Mo., passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2010, in Cox Medical Center South. He was born March 26, 1934, in Douglas County, Mo., to Charles and Rae (Davis) Goodnight. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Denzil, Webster and Carl;…
Wallace D. Kendrick was born on Sept. 28, 1923 to Hazel Johnson and Russell Kendrick. He spent his formative years in Cincinnati, Ohio being raised by his mother and grandparents. He became a Catholic as a teenager. Wally, as he was known to his friends made his final journey in…
Lawrence Gene Souder was born at Souder, Mo., in Ozark County on March 21, 1923 and passed away in his home on July 15, 2010 at the age of 87 years 3 months and 24 days. He was the son of Eddie L. Souder and Fannie Clarnetta (Lamar) Souder. In…
Lawrence Edward Ward, 70, son of General Grant and Della Mae Strong, was born near Rippee, Mo., on Feb. 15, 1940, and passed away July 16, 2010. On Jan. 11, 1960, he and Irma Jean Evans were united in marriage in the home of the Rev. and Mrs. Tom Johnson,…
Youth, ages 12-18, who participated in the summer reading program at Douglas County Public Library, are being reminded of a July 31 deadline. Those youth are asked to turn in their completed reading logs by the 31st to receive their prizes.…
William B. Pool Sr., of Nashville, Tenn., died July 18, 2010. Willie was born June 18, 1937, and was raised in the Gentryville area. Bill was a big fan of bluegrass music. He played banjo, fiddle and guitar. Some of his great memories were driving the bus of Bill Monroe…
Skyline R-II School will be holding open enrollment Aug. 3 and 4 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students who have not attended public school before will need to bring shot records, birth certificate and Social Security card. Students who will be entering kindergarten will also need to have a…
On July 10, 2010, Stephanie Susanne Phillips, of Springfield, Mo., was called home by our Lord and savior after fighting tenaciously for almost three years against stage 4 colon cancer. Stephanie was born March 8, 1974 in Rolla, Mo., to Ed Thurman and Edna Happ. She was employed with Springfield…
Cheryl C. O’Leary, 65, of Ava, passed away at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center in Ava on Saturday, July 10, 2010. She was born Oct. 29, 1944, in Erie, Pa. A graveside service was conducted at the Goodhope Cemetery on Monday, July 12, at 3 p.m. All arrangements were…
Funeral services for Fred A. Cruz will be held Friday, July 16, at 11 a.m., at St. Leo’s Parish…
The Miss Southern Missouri Pageant in Mtn. Grove, previously scheduled for July 10, has been postponed until July 30. A number of circumstances involving both the pageant coordinator and judges led to the postponement of the event.…
Jordan Lee (Huff) Taylor, 17, of Ava, passed away Monday, July 12, 2010. He was born Dec. 4, 1992. A memorial service will be conducted at the Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of Ava, on Friday, July 16, at 2 p.m. A visitation will be hosted…
James N. Carrick, 69, Ozark, Mo., passed away Sunday, July 11, 2010 in St. John’s Hospital. He was born May 2, 1941 in Ava the son of Lester and Doris (Garrison) Carrick. On May 25, 1962, James was united in marriage to Joan Hamilton. James was employed with Kraft Foods…
Thornfield School is accepting bids for the 2010-2011 school year for the following products: Bread, Milk and Juice, Propane and Diesel. Please submit your bids before July 21 to HC 71 Box 102, Thornfield, MO 65762 or fax to 417-265-3729.…
Default having been made in the payment of the debt and performance of the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust executed by Kenneth Lee Wilson and Nancy Carol Wilson, husband and wife, to FCS Financial, FLCA, formerly known as Farm Credit Services of Western Missouri, FLCA, and said note…
Ruby Jewel Pachla, 87 years, passed away on June 30, 2010 at St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, Mo. Ruby was born July 25, 1922 in Grahn, Ky., to William and Maude (Bailey) Mosier. She was a resident of Ava since 1991, moving from North Tonawanda, N.Y. Ruby worked all…
Ruth Lund, a former resident of Mansfield, passed away July 4, in the Strafford Care Center. Visitation will be Thursday evening, 6:30-8 pm. in the Holman-Howe Chapel, Mansfield, with services Friday at 2 p.m. in the Chapel, with burial in the Mansfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be…
Betty (Fleetwood) Gott was born to William and Ellen (Bloomer) Fleetwood Aug. 7, 1931 at Wasola, Mo., and passed away July 4, 2010 in St. Louis, Mo., at the age of 78 years, 10 months and 27 days. Betty was a graduate of Ava High School class of 1949. She…
John Dorrell Elliott, 88 years, passed away on July 3, 2010 at Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. John Dorrell was born Sept. 30, 1921 in Ava, Mo., to John and Mary Jane “Molly” (Spurlock) Elliott. He graduated from Ava High School in Ava, Mo. John Dorrell was retired as an aircraft…
Ruth Marie Frye, 76 years, passed to heaven on July 5, 2010 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Ruth was born Nov. 27, 1933 in Chandler, Okla., to Samuel and Georgia (Griffith) Pellham. She was a resident of the Ava community for many years. On Feb. 11, 1953, Ruth…
Richard Erle Smith, 57 years, passed to heaven on July 5, 2010 at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Tulsa, Okla. Richard was born Oct. 17, 1952 in Frankfurt, Germany to Gerald and Loretta (Scholz) Smith. He was a resident of Springfield, Mo. He worked at Rickett-Benckiser (French’s) as maintenance mechanic…
Mark E. Coonts, 47, son of Daniel A. and Betty Lucille Johnson Coonts, was born March 8, 1963 in Springfield, Mo. He departed this life July 2, 2010 in Ava, Mo. Mark loved to work on cars, especially 4-wheel-drive pick-ups. The sound of a well-tuned engine “purring” was music to…
The Douglas County Board of Equalization will meet July 19, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Anyone interested in attending should contact the County Clerk’s office at 683-4714.…
IN RE: William R. Hyde, an unmarried man Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by William R Hyde an unmarried man dated June 13, 2008 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deed of Douglas County,…
IN RE: Jeanette M Smith Trustee’s Sale: For default in payment of debt and performance of obligation secured by Deed of Trust executed by Jeanette M Smith dated January 29, 2004 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Douglas County, Missouri in Book 417, Page 246…
On June 8, 2010, the Circuit Court of Douglas County, Missouri entered judgment in Cause Number 10DG-C00147, changing the name of Robin Suzanne Hedges to Robin Suzanne Sterling. This Notice is to the public at large as well as any Judgment Creditors of said person. WADE LAW FIRM, LLC By:…
For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Richard A. and Peggy Jo Duncan, husband and wife, dated May 11, 2007, and recorded May 16, 2007, in Book 465, at Page 413-416, Office of Recorder of Deeds, Douglas County, Missouri, the undersigned successor…
Date: July 20, 2010 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business District Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business District Street location: corner lot SE 4th Avenue and S. Jefferson Property Owners: Don Sallee and Wanda Lou Carras Legal description: An undivided ½…
Date: July 20, 2010 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business District Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business District Street location: 405 S. Jefferson Property Owners: David and Dorothy Norman Legal description: The S ½ Lots #2, #3, #4, all in Miller…
Date: July 20, 2010 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business Street location: 105 SW 4th Avenue Property Owners: John Warren Gunter and Tammy Lynn Gunter Legal description: The N ½ of Lot #2, Block #2,…
Date: July 20, 2010 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business Street location: 111 SW 4th Avenue Property Owners: John Warren Gunter and Tammy Lynn Gunter Legal description: The N ½ of Lot #2, Block #2,…
Date: July 20, 2010 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: B-2 Central Business Proposed zoning: B-3 General Business Street location: 404 SW 2nd Street Property Owners: John Warren Gunter and Tammy Lynn Gunter Legal description: The S ½ of Lot #1, Block #2,…
Date: July 20, 2010 Place: Ava City Hall 127 SW 2nd Avenue Time: 6:30 p.m. Present zoning: R-2 2- Family Residential District Proposed zoning: B-4 Highway Business District Street location: 909 NW 12th Avenue, Ava, MO 65608 Property Owners: Action Land & Cattle, Inc. President, John Sutton Legal description: All…
SEALED BIDS The City of Ava will be receiving sealed bids on a 1999 Dodge Intrepid. Sealed bids can be dropped off at city hall and must include proposed price of the vehicle as well as contact information of bidder. Bids will be accepted until July 12. The bids will…
Beryl Franklin Smith, 67 years, passed away on June 22, 2010 at his home in Ava. Beryl was born Feb. 28, 1943 in Des Moines, Iowa, to Beryl W. and Virginia B. (Fetters) Smith/ Patterson. Beryl was raised in Des Moines until he moved to Mesa, Ariz. with Mr. and…
Opal Modena Johnson, 87 years and 37 days old, passed to heaven on June 28, 2010 at home. Opal was born May 22, 1923 in Ava, Mo., to Hersell and Ellen (Wilson) Prine. Opal was a housewife, and a lifelong resident of Ava. She was united in marriage to Bill…
May B. Guinn, 93 years and 45 days old, passed to heaven on June 25, 2010 at Gainesville Healthcare Center, Gainesville, Mo. May was born May 11, 1917 in Hercules, Mo., to Elisha and Martha (Ford) Brumfield. May was the tenth of 11 children. May was a homemaker and a…
Faith Mckinzie Dietz, infant daughter of Joshua and Stephine (Peters) Dietz was born and passed to heaven on June 18, 2010 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Faith was preceded by her aunt, Amanda Reese, and an uncle, James Cecil Reese. Faith is survived by her parents, Stephine Jean…
NOTICE OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S SALE For default in the payment of principal and interest now past due on a certain promissory note dated September 26, 2007 and secured by a deed of trust dated September 26, 2007 signed by James D. Shea, a single person, and recorded on October 1,…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI PLAINTIFF: ) Midfirst Bank ) DEFENDANTS: ) James Chapman aka James R. Chapman, Christina Chapman aka Christina Lee Chapman and Wells Fargo Bank, NA ) Case No. 10DG-CC00078 ) The State of Misouri to defendant(s): James Chapman aka James R. Chapman, Christina…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI DIVISION II- PROBATE In the Estate of ) DOROTHY JEAN GARDNER, ) Deceased. ) Case No. 10DG-PR00300 ) NOTICE OF CREDITORS To all persons interested in the Estate of Dorothy Jean Gardner, Decedent: On the 17th day of June, 2010, a small…
Her grandchildren were the light of her life Alberta June (Brake) Humbyrd stepped up to heaven on Aug. 7, 2009. Berta was born on Dec. 17, 1930, and spent her childhood in Oregon and Missouri. She moved to Midland, Mich., in the early 1950s with her former husband, Sam, who…
She was a strong Christian witness Ruth A. Cary, 87, passed to heaven on Aug. 12, 2009 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava. Ruth was born March 6, 1922 in Kitchner-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada to Gordon R. and Elizabeth A. (Zehnder) Wiegand. Ruth was married to Eric McLean and to…
A kind man, a servant to Jesus Christ and all around him Alfred Thomas Dandurand, son of Renee and Marie Louise LaFrance Dandurand, was born on Dec. 21, 1926, in Kankakee, Ill., and left this life at the age of 82 on Aug. 12 at the Heart of the Ozarks…
Susie loved to cook and serve delicious meals Susie Dennis Combs, 98, daughter of Charles and Bessie Dennis, was born Jan. 12, 1911, and departed this life Aug. 19, 2009, following complications from a broken hip. She lived all her 98 years and 7 months in Bradleyville, Mo., where she…
Former Missouri Governor Funeral arrangements have been finalized for former Missouri Governor Warren Eastman Hearnes, who died Sunday night at age 86. The body was to lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, with state funeral service with military honors at 2 p.m. in the…
The first female firefighter in Galveston, Texas Judith West Dudley Dorsett was Galveston’s first lady firefighter, beginning her career on April 15, 1977, and retiring on April 15, 1997. She was born on September 5, 1943, to Delmer and Lola West in Strafford, Missouri, and she went home on August…
A jeweler and artist of sculptured coin jewelry Donald Wesley Ousley, 59 years, passed to heaven on Aug. 10, 2009 at his home. Donald was born Sept. 24, 1949 in Davenport, Iowa to Donnie and Mary (Spurlock) Ousley. Donnie was a jeweler and also an artist where he specialized in…
Born June 19, 1930 in Crossroads, in Douglas County Alfred A. Hammons, 79, passed away on Aug. 8, 2009 at Truman-Lakewood Hospital in Kansas City. Alfred was born June 19, 1930 in Crossroads, in Douglas County, to Chester and Nellie (Bloomer) Twitty. Alfred and Lodene Lafferty were united in marriage…
Pastored the church at Silver Shade south of Ava Rev. George C. Goff, 82, Rogersville, passed away at 12:48 p.m., Tuesday, August 4, 2009 in St. John’s Regional Health Care Center. He was born Dec. 10, 1926, in Omaha, Neb., the son of the late Harry A. and Lelia E.…
Hilda enjoyed flowers, gardening, family and cooking Hilda J. Jenkins, 90 years, passed to heaven on Aug. 6, 2009 at Christian Health Care of Nixa, Mo., with her family by her side. Hilda was born Dec. 14, 1918 in Pansy, Mo.. to James and Maggie (Stone) Gastineau. In 1935, Hilda…
A man who loved his wife and family Donald E. Brown entered this life on Aug. 15, 1934, the first son of Hattie (Robinson) and Vador Brown in Dexter, Mo. On Dec. 10, 1951, he married Cleo Shaffer. Don had made his profession of faith in Christ and was baptized…
Born in Douglas County, Missouri, Alvin Clifford Elliott, 80, passed away Aug. 6, 2009, at his residence in Gunnison, Colo. He was born in Douglas County, Missouri, the son of the late Harl Elliott and Zelma Nall. Alvin moved to Colorado in his early twenties and was soon drafted into…
She loved arts, crafts, visiting flea markets, antique stores Virginia Doris Padgett, age 74, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009. She was born March 21, 1935 in Eugene Ore., the daughter of Roy and Leota Lakey. She grew up in Ava in the home of Paul and Dorothy…
A resident of the Ava moving from Waterloo, Iowa Jaimie Todd Walker, son of James Doyle Walker and Geraldine (Barnum) Walker, was born on Nov. 18, 1963 at Waterloo, Iowa, and passed away on Aug. 2, 2009 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Mo., at the age of 45 years. Todd…
Missing in action in 1950 while serving U.S. Army in Korea Charles Lee “Leo” Wilson, son of George Alex Wilson and Addie (Miller) Wilson, was born on June 6, 1926 in Bethany, Mo., and was missing in action on Nov. 27, 1950 and presumed dead by the Army on Dec.…
Tom loved being with family and visiting friends George Thomas Hayes, 87 years, passed to heaven on July 27, 2009 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare with his family by his side. Tom was born June 29, 1922 in Sikeston, Mo., to Arthur and Ethel (Duncan) Hayes. On Dec. 19,…
Fred loved to share the outdoors with his grandchildren Frederick Allen Haynes, 64 years, passed to heaven on July 25, 2009 at his home with his family by his side. Fred was born March 30, 1945 in Ava, Mo., to Roland and Florence (Barnum) Haynes. On June 28, 1964, Fred…
A gifted seamstress, she had a great eye for antiques Dorothy Versal Hudson, 87, died Wednesday, July 22, at her home in Bloomington, Ind. Born on Nov. 15, 1921, she was the youngest child of James A. and LaVina (Clinkingbeard) Brazeal of Ava, Mo. She married Roy Buren Hudson on…
Born in Gainesville to Frank and Macy Sanders Roy Leonard Sanders was born in Gainesville, Mo., on May 6, 1927 to Frank and Macy Sanders, and passed away July 27, 2009 in Houston, Texas. Roy had 82 years of life, with numerous family members and friends. He was an avid…
A resident of the Ava community since 2005 Barbara Lea Waskosky, 67, passed to heaven on July 23, 2009 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava. Barbara was born Sept. 28, 1941 in Springfield, to Walter and Ruth (Ridenour) Waskosky. She was a resident of the Ava community since 2005…
She loved spending time with all of her family and friends Luetta Midge Berry, 91, Gainesville, formerly of Drury, passed away on July 21, 2009 at Gainesville Health Care Center, Gainesville. Midge was born May 13, 1918 in Drury, Mo., to George and Maggie (Hicks) Pool. Midge retired from Eaton…
The daughter of William and Ollie (Harless) Coats Chloe Marie Aldridge Braden, 92, of Rueter, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2009. She was born on March 7, 1917, in Protem, the daughter of William and Ollie (Harless) Coats. She is survived by her siblings, William “Carl” Coats, and wife,…
Gerald was loved by all Gerald L. Hendrix, 48, of Ava, departed this life Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at St. Vincent Hospital Cleveland, Ohio. He was born Feb. 24, 1961, at Mtn. Grove, the son of Glen and Lois Anderson Hendrix. On Feb. 14, 1997, he married Debbie St. John…
She enjoyed the farm life and all it included Mrs. Eva Jewell Loomis, 94, of Cabool, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2009 at the Kabul Nursing Home. She was born on May 14, 1915 at Anne, Mo., in Douglas County, the daughter of James Franklin and Bertha (Smallwood) Chaney.…
A lifetime resident of Ocie, who loved family and farming Hiram Leslie Henson, 75, of Theodosia, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2009. He was born Jan. 1, 1934 at Ocie, Mo., the son of William McKinley and Hattie Viola (Ayers) Henson. Hiram was a lifetime resident of Ocie. The…
He enjoyed cooking, auctions and traveling with his wife John H. Bressie, 75 years, passed to heaven on July 22, 2009 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo. John was born Dec. 18, 1933 in Hartville, Mo., to John and Carrie (Trusty) Bressie. On Nov. 24, 1991, John and…
Billy was an Army veteran Billy Gene Varner, 61, of Ava, passed away on Saturday, July 18, at his residence. He was born on Sept. 19, 1947, in Jonesboro, Ark., the son of Arthur and Ruth Varner. Billy was an Army veteran, and was of the Baptist faith. He married…
Served his country during World War II with the U.S. Army Herman J. Frye, the son of Herman B. Frye and Etta Leona Whitaker, was born on Feb. 19, 1922 in Ava, and passed away on July 21, 2009 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Ill., at the age…
Bob and family moved to Ava in 1960 as owners of Rexall Drug Bob Turton, 88, passed away June 13, 2009 in Richmond, Texas with his wife Martha by his side. They had been married seventy years and were formerly from Ava. Bob had been critically ill for over two…
Beloved mother of six children Iris Edith Garland Frye, age 92 years, 5 months and 29 days, entered the gates of heaven on July 8, 2009. She was lovingly cared for in her home during her illness by her children and their families. Iris was born to Tillman and Nellie…
She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, her Bible, and family Mary Marie Lawrence, 75 years, passed to heaven on July 10, 2009 with her family by her side at Skaggs Community Health Center in Branson. Marie was born July 11, 1933 in Yakima, Wash., to Clyde Vesta and Goldie (Melton) Floyd. Marie…
Gary served in ministries in Missouri, Michigan and Arkansas Gary Lee Epps, 66, of Theodosia, passed away Monday, July 6, 2009. Gary was born July 21, 1942, in Runnells, Iowa, to Lawrence P. and Edith Wood Epps. Gary retired from full-time ministry with Community of Christ, having served in ministries…
Veteran in the Vietnam War, with a Purple Heart & Bronze Star Jerry Ferman Mainus, 63 years, passed away on July 8, 2009 with his family by his side at John Cochran Veteran’s Hospital, St. Louis. Ferman was born Oct. 22, 1945 in Ava, Mo., to Chulcy and Mayme (Reser)…
Being with immediate and extended family was her joy Amy Ruthe Bennett Graves, 89 years, passed away on July 13, 2009 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Ava, Mo. Ruthe was born Jan. 18, 1920 at Bennett Spring, Mo., to William Sherman and Rev. Louie M. Bolds Bennett. On…
Funeral services were conducted Monday, July 13 Vernon L. (Butch) Logan, 63, son of Billie Logan Keeton, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2009, surrounded by his family, at Baptist Medical Center, Little Rock, Ark. He was born Oct. 20, 1945, in Springfield. Funeral services were conducted Monday, July 13, at…
Arrangements are incomplete Gerald L. Hendrix, 48, passed away Tuesday, July 14, at St. Vincent Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio. He was born Feb. 24, 1961, in Mtn. Grove. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. All arrangements are under the care and direction of Ava Family Funeral Home. A full obituary will…
Area resident since 1975; served in the U.S. Air Force Claude Eustache de Bogdan, 78 years, passed on July 2, 2009 in his home in Ava, Mo. Claude was born April 19, 1931 in Yonkers, N.Y., to Oscar and Romana (Olgee) de Bogdan. Claude was a resident of the Ava…
Funeral services Friday, July 10,Murray Funeral Home, Bolivar Charles Ray Tobin, 66, husband of Carol Freeman Watkins Tobin, passed away Monday, July 6, 2009, surrounded by his family, at Citizens Memorial Hospital, Bolivar. He was born July 12, 1942. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 10, at 2 p.m.,…
A very giving person, often making things to give to others Reba Ellen Herrell, 77, of Ava, departed this life Monday, June 29, 2009. She was born March 22, 1932, at Toledo, Mo., in Ozark County, the daughter of Earl and Ica Wilkinson Turner. On June 2, 1949, she married…
She adored being with family, and that was her joy Beulah Blanch Jarman, 100 years, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2009 in her home in Springfield, with her children by her side. Beulah was born Nov. 29, 1908 in Ozark County, to R. W. and Lena (Anderson) Graves. Beulah…
Complete obituary next week Iris E. Frye, 92, passed away Wednesday in her home. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 13, at 2 p.m. in Clinkingbeard Funeral Home. Visitation will be Monday from 1 p.m. to service time. Burial will be in Fannon Cemetery. A complete obituary will be…
Passed away June 26, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield Patricia J. Moore, 69, of Cabool, passed away on June 26, 2009 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. She was born in Wyoming and had worked as a waitress. Cremation services are being conducted by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, Mo.…
She was beautiful, stylish, creative and intelligent Virginia Lee Murray passed away on June 11, 2009, at the age of 88. Virginia was born on July 9, 1920, in Oklahoma City, to Jessie and George Drake. Her early years were spent in Oklahoma City, and as a teenager on a…
A resident of the Rosewood at the Grove in Independence Georgia Mae Smith, 86, passed from this life Sunday, June 28, at 2:15. She was a resident of the Rosewood at the Grove in Independence, Mo.…
Loved being with her family, especially on the holidays Bobbie Jo Eggleston, 79 years, passed away on June 28, 2009 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo. Bobbie was born July 13, 1929 in Johntown, Texas, to Joseph and Eva (Smith) Cooper. Bobbie was a housewife. Bobbie and Marvin…
Born March 22, 1932, at Toledo, Mo., in Ozark County Reba E. Herrell, 77, of Ava, was born March 22, 1932, at Toledo, Mo., in Ozark County. She departed this life Monday, June 29, 2009, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Funeral services will be conducted at Ava Family Funeral…
Dorothy enjoyed time with her children and grandchildren Dorothy L. Wiebel, 84, of Hampton, Ill., passed away Sunday, June 28, 2009, at Hope Creek Care Center in East Moline, Ill. A memorial services will be held at 5 p.m. today (Thursday, July 2), at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Moline…
A veteran of the Korean conflict, having served in Germany Funeral services for Jerry Preston Williams, 78, of Springfield, were held at Greenlawn North in Springfield on June 25. He died after an extended illness on June 23, 2009 in Springfield, Mo. He was buried in the Greenlawn Cemetery. He…
Served 20 years in the United States Army; in Vietnam in 1969 Paul Eugene Martin was born on Nov. 28, 1940 in the Hammond community of Ozark County, the eldest of three children born to Vaughn and Norene (Lantz) Martin, and departed this life at his home in Ava on…
A beautiful lady and sincerely missed by her loving family Modena Cox, 87, Ava, Mo., passed away, Thursday, June 25, 2009, in her home surrounded by her caring family. She was born July 13, 1921, the daughter of Francis Luin and Clara Mae (McDaniel) Haden. On July 7, 1939 she…
Worked in Ava as a teacher and coach for 24 years Gary E. “Coach” Dougherty, son of Howard and Juanita (Dobbs) Dougherty, was born on April 18, 1949 in Springfield, Mo., and passed away on June 21, 2009 at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Mo., at the age of…
Memorial Service Planned Sunday at Goodhope There will be a memorial service at Goodhope General Baptist Church on Sunday, June 28, at 2 p.m., to celebrate the life of Lorraine Unger. Mrs. Unger died May 27. Funeral services and burial were June 1 in Illinois. The church will be open…
Owned and operated “Koly’s Cafe” in Ava for several years Kolean (Koly) Lenore Wade, 65, of Ava, departed this life Thursday, June 18, 2009, at her home in Ava. She was born June 9, 1944, in Ava, the daughter of King David and Ethel Emma (Wilson) Fleetwood. On Sept. 28,…
She loved cooking, quilting and embroidery Iva G. Turner, 87 years, passed to heaven on June 21, 2009 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare. Iva was born Jan. 18, 1922 in Foil, Mo., to Pony and Elsie Miller Degase. On Dec. 5, 1940 Iva and Cecil Turner were united in…
Served his county with the U. S. Army and was active in the American Legion, serving as commander for eight years Marvin Charles Emrick was born July 13, 1933 in Douglas County, Missouri, the son of Fred L. Emrick and Hallie Mae (Adams) Emrick and departed this life June 18,…
A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend Evelyn Mae (Collins) Dickison passed away at her home on June 23, 2009. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and friend to many. Evelyn was born at Dora, Mo. to Emery and Molly (Chambers) Collins on Jan. 15, 1928. Evelyn…
A veteran and served as a Marine in World War II Loren L. Emond, Sr., 86 years, passed away on June 11, 2009 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Mo. Loren was born March 5, 1923 in Lebo, Kan., to Gomer and Pearl (Norton) Emond. Loren was a machinist for aircraft.…
Of Exeter, California Terri (Porter) Williams, 52, Exeter, Calif., died Saturday, June 13. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) in Exeter, Calif. Survivors include her parents, Casey and Evelyn Deathriage Porter, of Exeter, Calif., formerly of the Girdner community; one son, Chris; and three grandchildren.…
A loving wife, mother, grandmother who will be missed Edna Mae “Sherry” Dobbs, 89, of Columbia, Mo., passed away on June 12, 2009 at Boone Hospital Center. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 15, at First Christian Church in Columbia. Burial followed at 2 p.m. at Missouri…
Born to Brian and Christy (Calhoun) Albritton Isabella Martine Albritton, 21 days old, passed to heaven on June 10, 2009 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Isabella was born May 20, 2009 in Springfield, to Brian and Christy (Calhoun) Albritton. Isabella was preceded in death by her great-grandfather, Bill…
Well known Lebanon banker and community leader George Robert Curry, 84, well known Lebanon banker and community leader, passed away Friday, June 12, 2009, in his home. He was born and raised in the Lebanon community and served his country faithfully in the United States Army during World War II.…
He enjoyed music, playing his guitar, visiting with people Oscar Cloin Dickison, 73 years, passed to heaven on June 5, 2009 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, MO. Cloin was born Dec. 29, 1935 in Richville, Mo., to Leonard and Josie (Alsup) Dickison. Cloin was a farmer and grew…
Born Oct. 19, 1946 in Ava, to James and Agnus Hitchcock, Sr. James Frederick Hitchcock, Jr., 62, passed to heaven on June 5, 2009 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. Fred was born Oct. 19, 1946 in Ava, to James and Agnus (Brown) Hitchcock, Sr. On March 8, 1994 Fred and…
Born April 23, 1946, and died June 2, 2009 Edna Dorothea Sinkler, 63, was born April 23, 1946, and died June 2, 2009.…
Family requests memorials to the American Cancer Society Dymitrea Alice Jackson, 86 years, passed away in her sleep with her family by her side at her home on May 28, 2009. Dee was born Feb. 12, 1923, in Divernon, Ill., to Herbert and Louise (Springer) Templeman. She was preceded by…
He enjoyed rebuilding old Willey Jeeps Harold Clifford Hall, son of Everett Hall and Orva Giffin Hall, was born on July 20, 1928 in Douglas County, Mo., and passed away with his family by his side on May 29, 2009, in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 80 years. Harold…
She enjoyed the country, nature, and New York Yankees Helga McKenney, the daughter of David Tielinen and Semmi (Kokko) Tielinen, was born March 6, 1923, and departed this life May 30, 2009, at the age of 86 years, 2 months and 24 days. On Sept. 16, 1952, Helga and Richard…
She had a warm smile for everyone, and never met a stranger Sandra Lois (Evans) Turley, 73 years, left this earth June 2, 2009, to be with her heavenly Father. Sandra was born May 16, 1936 to Frank and Velma Evans of Gove, Kan. Sandra grew up in western Kansas,…
He loved outdoors, enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening Levern Riley, 80 years, passed away on June 1, 2009 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Mo. Levern was born June 18, 1928 in Douglas County, Mo., to William and Dora (Riley) Riley. Levern was a resident of the Mtn. Grove community since…
She pioneered teaching special education classes Lorraine Bunfill Unger was born in Brown County, Cooperstown Township, in West Central Illinois on Aug. 27, 1921. She departed this life to be forever with her Lord on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at the age of 87 years and 9 months. She was…
He enjoyed spending time with his family and animals Earl Carl Walley, 89 years, passed to heaven on June 3, 2009 at his home with his family by his side. Earl was born March 6, 1920 in San Francisco, Calif., to George and Anita (Peck) Walley. Earl was a resident…
Lena enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening and making quilts Lena Myrtle Sallee, 92 years, passed to heaven on May 26, 2009 at Mt. Vernon Place Care Center, Mt. Vernon, Mo. Lena was born Nov. 14, 1916 in Toledo, Mo., to Robert and Sallie (Turner) Evans. Lena was a housewife, bookkeeper and…
A World War II veteran and served in the Army Air Force True D. “Bob” Bazel, 90 years old, passed to heaven on May 17, 2009 at his home in Ava, Mo. “Bob” was born Dec. 25, 1918, in Paola, Kan., to True and Mabell (Gentile) Bazel. He graduated from…
A good neighbor who was always willing to lend a hand Marvin Lee Chance was born Aug. 26, 1941 in Ava, Mo., to Doyne and Dessie Farris Chance, and passed away at his home in Ava on May 15, 2009, after a short battle with cancer, with family and friends…
Son of Helen (Johnson) Guill and the late Donald Guill Darrell Guill, Gainesville, formerly of Ava, passed away May 13, 2009 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Ark., at the age of 71. He was born July 23, 1937 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, son of Helen (Johnson) Guill…
Civil War historian and a Kansas City Royals and Chiefs fan John Benjamin Eslinger, son of Benjamin Everett Eslinger and Helen McClernon Eslinger, was born on May 27, 1952 in Springfield, Mo., and passed away on May 10, 2009 in Ava, Mo., at the age of 56 years. He was…
Josh enjoyed just about anything, loved animals and people Joshua Taylor King, 20, passed away May 9, 2009 in Springfield, Mo. Josh was born Sept. 20, 1988 in Mansfield, Mo., to Patrick and Jerri (Holbrook) King. He grew up in the Ava community and also went to school in Willard,…
Martha loved her friends, special jokes and stories Martha “Marty, Big Momma” Schneider, 74, of Yakima, Wash., died Saturday, March 28, 2009, at Willow Springs. Ms. Schneider was born May 23, 1934, in Ava, to Audy and Izoria (Carter) Jenkins. She moved to Wenatchee, Wash., in 1948, and then to…
Departed this life May 8, 2009 Bonnie L. Olsen, 71, of Ava, was born May 9, 1937, in Racine, Wisc. She departed this life May 8, 2009, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Funeral services were conducted at Ava Family Funeral Home on Monday, May 11, at 2 p.m., with…
Zook was very well known, well-liked and had many friends A musical memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Bailey’s Street Cafe in Theodosia for John Melvin Zook, who died Sunday, May 3, 2009, at his Theodosia residence. He was 87 years old. John was…
Conservation Agent 45 years and Army veteran – Bob loved to tell stories Robert C. Cook, 76, passed away on May 11, 2009 in Springfield, Mo. Bob was born Sept. 27, 1932 in DeSoto, Mo., to Charles and Annie (Newcomer) Cook. Bob was employed as a Conservation Agent with the…
An excellent cook,she loved to embroider, sew, square dance Lillian Anita (Howland) Lakey passed away at the age of 88, in Twin Falls, Idaho, on April 28, 2009, at the Twin Falls Care Center. Lillian was born Nov. 19, 1920 in Ava, Mo., to Oscar Howland and Kate (Grimes) Howland.…
A flight simulator instructor with the U.S. Air Force Robert Wayne Jennings, 75 years, passed to heaven on April 28, 2009, at Ft. Smith, Ark. Robert was born March 30, 1934 in Springfield, Mo., to Clifford and Erma (Plympton) Jennings. Wayne was a flight simulator instructor with the U.S. Air…
An avid reader, wrote poetry and studied her Bible Vera Mae Hicks, 63, passed away Feb. 11, 2009, in her home in Springfield. Her health had been poor for several years. She was cremated. Vera was born May 19, 1945, at Wasola, to Ida (Frazier) and J. Vernie Hicks. She…
She enjoyed fishing and keeping her yard pretty Edna Nance, age 94, of Ozark, passed away April 24, 2009. She was born July 10, 1914 in Chadwick, the daughter of John and Dulcenia (Hursh) Gray. She was united in married to Lloyd James Nance who preceded her in death in…
Of Heavener, Okla. Robert Wayne Jennings, 75, of Heavener, Okla., died April 28 at Sparks Memorial Hospital, Fort Smith, Ark. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava. Visitation will be 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. On line…
Formerly of Longrun Zola June Stehle, Ava, formerly of Longrun, passed away Monday, April 27, 2009 at the age of 86 years. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 29, at the Salem General Baptist Church in Ocie, with Don Yarger and Wendell Daugherty officiating. Interment was…
She was a Christian Memorial services for Vivian Marie Hyak, 85, will be today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava. Burial of cremains will be in the Ava Cemetery. Chaplain Roger Flint will officiate. She passed away on April 14, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava.…
A loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to many Beulah Doris (Vaughan) Sanders-Henley, daughter of John Vaughan and Dena McIntosh-Vaughan, was born July 20, 1925 in Macomb, Missouri. She departed this life for her heavenly home on April 19, 2009 due to illness. She married Loren Sanders in 1942 and…
He enjoyed traveling, hunting fishing, and birdwatching Glenn Oden Dye, 70, of Sand Springs, Okla., passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 in Tulsa. He was born in Billings, Mo., on Dec. 27, 1938, the son of Clifford Cecil Dye and Esther (Kelly) Dye. He and Betty Prine were married…
Her enthusiasm, joy for life were shared by all who knew her Anna L. Crofton, 83 years, passed to heaven on April 16, 2009 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava. Anna was born Aug. 20, 1925 in Clintonville, Wisc., to Ernest and Ida (Oppermann) Thomack. Anna graduated from St.…
He enjoyed people, and was the rock of his family Richard Lee Lansdown, 69 years, passed to heaven on April 20, 2009 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. Richard was born Oct. 25, 1939 in Douglas County, to Abner and Velma Eileen (Plumb) Lansdown. Richard and Sue Osburn were united in…
A lovely, kind and caring person with a big heart Audra Faye Stanifer, daughter of the Rev. Edd and Zelma Beula (Robertson) Phipps, was born July 15, 1941 in Ava. She departed this life Sunday, April 19, 2009 in her home, in Mansfield, at the age of 67 years, 9…
An Army veteran of World War II Don Porter Plaster, son of James Wilson and Ada Cleo (Reeves) Plaster, was born Oct. 13, 1926 in the Pea Ridge community, in Wright County, Mo. He departed this life Thursday, April 9, 2009 in Baxter County Regional Health Center, in Mountain Home,…
Complete obituary will appear in the Herald next week Glenn O. Dye, 70, of Sand Springs, Okla., passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, in Tulsa. He was the son of the late Clifford Dye, and Esther Dye, formerly of Ava, now of Jacksonville, Fla. He and Betty Prine were…
He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II Andrew L. “Andy” Bean, 87, of Springfield, passed away at 5:22 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2009, in St. John’s Hospital. Andy was born April 26, 1921, in Ava, Missouri, to Luther M. and Ethyl E. (Blakey) Bean. He was…
Resident of Hartville for a short time, moving from Mansfield Garlin Leroy Johnson, 73 years, passed away on April 13, 2009 at Hartville, with his family by his side. Garlin was born March 28, 1936 in Omaha, Ark., to Carl and Mamie (Stevens) Johnson. He was a resident of Hartville…
Born, raised in Wright County, lived there all of his life Harry Farmer Henslee, son of Walter and Laura (Johnson) Henslee, was born Jan. 6, 1911 in Wright County, Mo. He departed this life Friday, April 10, 2009, in Cox Medical Center South, in Springfield, at the age of 98…
Vivian and Al moved to Ava in 1995 Vivian Marie Hyak, 85, passed away on April 14, 2009 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo. Vivian was born Sept. 11, 1923 in Osawatomie, Kan., to William and Minnie (Klien) Tull. She was a retired retail office worker. On Sept.…
She enjoyed sewing, cooking, carpentry, interior decorating Carolin Sue Mitchell, daughter of Earnest and Letha (Fowler) Hensley, was born June 6, 1944 in Mountain Home, Ark. She departed this life Sunday, April 12, 2009, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, at the age of 64 years, 10 months and 6 days.…
His children, grandchildren and family gave him great joy Roger Alan Williams, 58, of Strafford, passed away, Sunday, April 12, 2009, in St. John’s Hospital surrounded by his wife and children. He was born Dec. 24, 1950, in Dumas, Texas, the son of Jay C. and Maxine (Johnson) Williams. Roger…
He delighted being with grandchildren, great-grandchildren John Austin “Jack” Pinckney, 85, passed to heaven on April 3, 2009 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Jack was born Sept. 21, 1923 in Kansas City, Kan., to Austin and Minnie (Overstreet) Pinckney. He graduated from Ava High School and went on…
He loved to read and watch movies. James Pflaum, 60, of Ava, was born Sept. 15, 1948, in Farmington, Minn. He departed this life April 5, 2009, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Ava, where he had been a resident for several years. James was interested in many things…
Always cheerful, loved by family and will be greatly missed Stella Bell Miller, 91, passed to heaven on April 5, 2009 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Mo. Stella was born Jan. 9, 1918 in Douglas County, Mo., to Charlie and Blanche (Hutchins) Ritter. Stella was a homemaker. Stella and George…
A veteran of World War II Melvin J. Gentry, 91, of Plain City, Ohio, passed died Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at Riverside Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Annabel Gentry; children, Charles “Bill” (Jean) Gentry, David J. (Gladys) Gentry, Sue (Joe) Liggett; grandchildren, Anna…
Juanita was reared and attended school in the Ava area Juanita Spurlock Christensen passed away March 25, 2009 in Hanford, Calif. Mildred Juanita Cameron was born Sept. 23, 1922 in Granada, Douglas County, Missouri, the eldest of five children born to Lillie Mae (Cornelius) and Chester Dewey “Sport” Cameron. Juanita…
She enjoyed drawing, sketching, and valued home and family. G. Maxine Basler was born June 4, 1922, at Ava, to William and Erca Lee Stafford. She passed away April 5, 2009, in Amarillo, Texas. She grew up in Missouri and went to college at Southwest Baptist College (now University). She…
She enjoyed sewing and made many of her husband’s shirts Deloris N. (Smith) Shelton, 77, of Ontario, Ore., passed away March 18, 2009 at Ashley Manor, Ontario, Ore. She was born to Mennis and Allie (White) Smith, on March 8, 1932, in Buffalo, Ark. She attended school in Arkansas and…
Hard working and selfless, she taught through example Fern Ewing, 86, a kind and gentle soul, left this world as she slept in the morning darkness of March 30, 2009 at Brighton Gardens Assisted Living in Prairie Village, Kan. Fern was ready for this final journey. She moved from Springfield,…
Service is undetermined Mary A. Allgood, 69, a resident of M&M Horse and Cattle Ranch, Ava, passed away April 1. Service are undetermined but arrangements will be announced by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home. Ava.…
Her cherished vocation was loving wife, mother, grandmother Harriet Mae Bennett, 89, passed from this life March 30, 2009, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Sept. 21, 1919, in McAllen, Texas, to George William and Hazel Kirk Brown Duvall. Harriet spent…
A longtime resident of Douglas County and Breedon Roscoe Wilkie Peacock, 81, of Ava, was born June 10, 1927, in Pratt, Kan. He departed this life March 31, 2009, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. Roscoe was a longtime resident of Douglas County and the Breedon community. He was a truck…
Born July 12, 1949 in Peoria, Ill. Marian A. Wintjen, 59, passed to heaven on March 20, 2009 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Marian was born July 12, 1949 in Peoria, Ill., to Robert and Dorothy (Peterson) Leslie. Marian and Johnny Wintjen were united in marriage on Jan.…
Perry moved back to his beloved Ozark Mountains in 2000 December 5, 1923 in Manes, Mo., Charles and Ollie Price Thompson looked upon their seventh of nine children with love and joy. The new baby boy, Perry Laclede Thompson, joined five siblings, Mildred, Eva, Chester, Raymond and Judah. The second…
He was a veteran of World War II Loy Turner, 87, died March 8 in his Bolivar home. He was born Oct. 12, 1921, in Smallett, to Omar and Della Turner Wilson. He married Vivian Peterson and they had one son and one daughter. He was a veteran of World…
Loved sewing, quilting, crocheting, canning, growing flowers Hazel Shelton began her earthly walk with her parents Robert Lee Rippee and Nora (Medlock) Rippee on Thursday July 27, 1922 at Chaney, Mo. She started her heavenly walk with God on Friday March 6, 2009 at Maranatha Village in Springfield, Mo., with…
A housewife most of her life. She was a wonderful cook Oma Agnes Sanders was born on Nov. 23, 1916, in Roy, Mo., to Melvin Finley Sanders and Susan Frances Stacey Sanders. She was one of seven children. Fay Guthery, Gertie Barcus, Ola McCall, Gladys Kirkland, Fern Turner and Raymond…
Interment was in the Turkey Creek Cemetery. Verleen “Betty” Downing, the daughter of Cash and Pearl Pettijohn, was born March 4, 1922 in Payson, Utah and departed this life March 13, 2009 at the age of 87 years and 9 days. Betty and Lawrence E. Downing were united in marriage…
Tayler Allen Andrews, 9 Months Mary Lee Burchell, 24 years, and her baby son, Tayler Allen Andrews, 9 months, passed to heaven on March 16, 2009 at Ava, Mo. Mary was born April 14, 1984 in Springfield, Mo., to Edmond and Carol (Darby) Burchell. Tayler Allen Andrews was born to…
Born Jan. 3, 2009 Aadison Jo Breshears, 2 months old, passed to heaven on March 10, 2009 at her home in Rogersville, Mo. Aadison was born Jan. 3, 2009 in Springfield, Mo., to Regina (Breshears) Inman. Aadison was preceded by a grandmother, Wendy Breshears, and a great-grandfather, Herb Baxter. Aadison…
A longtime resident of Douglas County James W. Belknap, 79, Ava, Mo., passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2009, in St. John’s Hospital. He was born July 27, 1929, in Sherman, Texas, the son of Bertie and Sarah (Smith) Belknap. On May 7, 1994, he was united in marriage to Connie…
The owner of Joe’s Pawn Shop in Ava for several years Joe Liddell Banister was born Monday, Oct. 7, 1935, in Tupelo, Miss. He passed from this life peacefully in his home near Ava, Mo., on Thursday, March 12, 2009 following an illness. He was the owner of Joe’s Pawn…
She loved her family, and was a creative lady Evelyn Lavon Akers, 66 of Wasola, went to her heavenly home on March 13, 2009 after fighting a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer for 13 months. Evelyn, the daughter of Coy and Christine (Wilson) Turner, started her earthly walk on April…
Complete obituary next week James William Belknap, 79, Ava, passed away March 10, 2009, in Springfield. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, March 13, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., today (Thursday, March 12) in Barnes Family Funeral…
Services to be announced Aadison Jo Breshears, 2-month-old daughter of Regina (Breshears) Inman, Rogersville, died Tuesday, March 10. Services will be announced by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.…
Formerly of Ava Oma Gentry, 92, formerly of Ava, died March 10 in Arizona. Arrangements will be announced by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.…
She lived in Evans community much of her life Hazel A. Shelton, 86, formerly of Ava, departed this life March 6, 2009, at Maranatha Village, Springfield. She had lived in the Evans community much of her life. Funeral services were held at the Ava Family Funeral Home Wednesday, March 11…
A United States Air Force/Army veteran Graveside services with full military honors for Clifford W. Burchell Sr., age 72, of Branson, Mo., were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 10, at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, Mo., with the Revs. Charles Cottrell and Doyne “Butch” McCleary officiating. He died…
She dedicated her life to cooking, sewing and her family Elsa Denney was born on March 11, 1919 to Maude and Ewing Prock, and entered into eternal rest on March 8, 2009 at the age of 89 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar, her daughter, Billie…
Jean enjoyed her daughters and family outings Elizabeth Jean Paul, 77 years, passed to heaven on March 6, 2009 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare. Jean was born May 5, 1931 in Stet, Mo., to Lena Forsom. On Feb. 28, 1952, Jean and Durward M. Paul were united in marriage…
Billie especially enjoyed his family and grandchildren. Billie J. Conrad, 67 years, passed to heaven on March 2, 2009 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Billie was born June 15, 1941 in Ava, Mo., to Glennie and Esther (Graham) Conrad. Billie was a construction laborer. On Sept. 16, 1961,…
He enjoyed bass fishing, camping, gardening, deer hunting, Larry D. Shortt, 68 of Bradleyville, died Tuesday, March 3, 2009 in Cox Regional Medical Center, Springfield. Visitation for Larry was 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 5 in the Kissee-Schofield-Eakins Funeral Home, Forsyth. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Friday in the…
Faye loved to cook, garden and watch her bird houses Lydia Faye Gillespie, 74, of Rocky Comfort, Mo., passed away Monday, Feb. 23, 2009, in Lacoba Nursing Home, Monett, Mo. She was born March 15, 1934, in Gatewood, Mo., the daughter of Leander and Lou Ella McArthur. On Aug. 12,…
A veteran who served with the U. S. Marines Norman Drew Driskell, son of Thomas J. Driskell and Cora E. (Bell) Driskell, was born on May 28, 1928 in Blanche, Mo., and passed away on Feb. 25, 2009 at Cox South Hospital, Springfield, Mo. at the age of 80 years.…
He enjoyed fishing,woodworking, friends and family Ted Laughlin, son of Ernest T. Laughlin and Frances Geneva (Rose) Laughlin, was born on Dec. 1, 1943, in Nowata, Okla., and passed away on Feb. 23, 2009, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, at the age of 65 years, 2 months and 22 days.…
A United States Army veteran of World War II Lloyd P. Miller, 82, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009, at his home in Scott City, Kan. He was born on Sept. 14, 1926, in Ava, the son of Thomas Henry and Bina Magdelena Plumb Miller. A resident of Scott…
Rex loved making people laugh Herla Rex Naugle, 67, passed to heaven on Feb. 27, 2009 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava. Rex was born Sept. 27, 1941 in Romance, Mo., to Orville and Helen (Bushong) Naugle. He was a construction laborer and was also a truck driver. Rex…
He attended school at Noble and Ava High School Marvin Donald Johnson, 77, of Caledonia, Ill., was called to his heavenly home Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009. Born Sept. 13, 1931 in Foil, Mo., he was the son of Etsel and ZelIa (Daniel) Johnson. The family bought a farm in Noble,…
A young man with many hobbies, his passion was cooking Christopher Wayne Petro, 20 years, passed to heaven on Feb. 26, 2009 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Mo. Christopher was born Aug. 14, 1988 in Springfield, to Harold and Debbie (Bricker) Petro, Jr. Christopher was a painter. Christopher was a…
Prior to World War II, William was in the United States Navy William S. Chennault, 94 years, passed away on Feb. 26, 2009 in his home. Bill was born Jan. 2, 1915 in New Orleans, La., to Claire Lee Chennault and Anna Mae (Griffin) Chennault. William was employed as an…
She loved her children and being with family Alicia Lynn Davis, 32 years, passed to heaven on March 1, 2009 from an auto accident in Jonesburg, Mo. Alicia was born June 18, 1976 in Springfield, to Jesse and Elizabeth (Shelton) Souder. She graduated from Synder High School, Synder, Texas in…
An accomplished seamstress, she loved creating things Thelma Geraldine (Gerry) Hailey, daughter of Neal S. and Bertha (Brown) Davis, was born on Jan. 29, 1928, in Fredonia, Kan., and passed to Heaven on Feb. 26, 2009, in Ava, Missouri. Although her parents were Douglas County natives, Gerry spent much of…
A loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend to all Mrs. Patsy M. Johnson, 55 of Bradleyville, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009 at her residence. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25 at the Kissee-Schofield-Eakins Funeral Home, Forsyth. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the New…
A dedicated homemaker and skilled seamstress Thelma Hall Boyce Pierce, 84, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 6:29 a.m. in Maranatha Village. She was born Oct. 6, 1924, in Ava, Missouri. Thelma was a dedicated homemaker and sales representative. She was a member of the Oak…
A resident of the Ava community for several years Moses Theodore “Ted” Laughlin, son of Ernest T. Laughlin and Frances Geneva (Rose) Laughlin, was born on Dec. 1, 1943 in Nowata, Okla., and passed away on Feb. 23, 2009 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, at the age of 65 years…
She had a big heart, always helping someone in need Marian Sue Bruce, 58 years, passed to heaven on Feb. 22, 2009 at Fontana, Calif. Marian was born Aug. 13, 1950 in Hominy, Okla., to Marian and Delilah (Lemmons) Hull. Marian was employed as a Corrections Officer. Sue and “Chuck”…
A loan officer and member of Eastern Star Shirley Jean Lane, 73, of Eustis, Fla., died on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009. Born in Indianapolis, Ind., she moved to Eustis in 1994 from Ladoga, Ind. She was a loan officer and was a member of the Eastern Star of Irvington, Ind.…
He enjoyed a good car trade,and breakfast with friends James Thomas Bristol was born Nov. 27, 1918, the son of, Thomas Jefferson Bristol and May Martha (Hatfield) Bristol. Jim passed away on Feb. 12, 2009 in his home, Springfield, Mo., at the age of 89 years, 2 months and 15…
She loved outings at the creek, and family get-togethers Anna Lou Caudill, 70 years, passed to heaven on Feb. 14, 2009 at Magnolia Square in Springfield, Mo., with her family by her side. Anna was born Nov. 24, 1938 in Dora, Mo., to Josephine (Hicks). Anna and Delbert Caudill were…
The joy of her life was family and grandchildren Sonya Kay Coombes Hesterly, 56 years, passed to heaven on Feb. 10, 2009 at her home in Mansfield, Mo. Sonya was born Dec. 11, 1952 in Chandler, Okla., to Harold and Violet (Charmasson) Coombes. She graduated from Ava High School. Sonya…
Born near Ava, where she grew up and attended school Addie E. Loyd, 84, of Clinton, Mo., formerly of Edgerton, Mo., passed away, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009. She was born on May 14, 1924 to John Peter and Minnie (Hale) Shindler near Ava, Mo., where she grew up and attended…
A resident of Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava Edna Leona. Springer, 86 years, passed to heaven on Feb. 16, 2009 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo. Edna was born Nov. 18, 1922 in Steele City, Neb., to Fred and Levina (Cockell) Fuqua. Edna was an inspector for…
A carpenter who enjoyed studying and repairing computers Ricky Lynn Terry, 49 years, passed away on Feb. 13, 2009 at his home in Mtn. Grove, Mo. Ricky was born June 1, 1959 in Lufkin, Texas to J. D. and Gloria (Coker) Terry. Ricky was a carpenter. He enjoyed studying and…
Robert, youngest of seven children, loved to fish and hunt Robert Allen Haden, son of Dall and Betty Haden, was born on April 3, 1979, and passed away on Feb. 7, 2009, at the age of 29 years from injuries he sustained in a car accident. Robert loved to fish…
Loved spending time with his friends and family Michael John Girard Jr., the son of Michael Girard Sr. and Sharynne Olson, was born July 10, 1968 in Ukiah, Calif., and departed this life on Feb. 10, 2009 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 40 years…
No service is planned. Margaret Elizabeth Tuntland, 60, of Ava, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 10, in her home. Direct cremation is under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava. No service is planned.…
Complete obituary will be published next week. Sonya K. Hesterly, 56, of Mansfield, died Tuesday at her home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Mansfield First Baptist Church with burial in Ava Cemetery, under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home of Ava. Visitation will be Thursday,…
Born on Aug. 8, 1935 near Evansdale, Mo. Norma Jean Simpson, daughter of Clark and Lillie (Freeman) Lambert, was born on Aug. 8, 1935 near Evansdale, Mo., and passed away on Jan. 26, 2009 at Phoenix, Ariz. Norma married Kent Simpson in Davenport, Iowa, in 1957 and to this union…
Freda was the wife of Howard Russell Spurlock Freda Spurlock, 87, of Springfield, was taken to her Heavenly Home on Feb. 3, 2009, after suffering a stroke. Freda was the wife of Howard Russell Spurlock and the daughter of Willie Nall and wife. She was preceded in death by her…
Ella was a joy to family and friends Ella Mae Stith, 100 years, passed to heaven on Feb. 1, 2009, at her home in Ava, with her children by her side. Ella was born Sept. 23, 1908, in Ava, Mo., to Robert and Luetta (Campbell) Jenkins. She was a retired…
A talented musician who played with the Ozarks Ramblers Funeral services for Reverend Larry Dale Shipley, 68, West Plains, will be at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 1, 2009 at the First Congregational Methodist Church, West Plains, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Rev. Shipley died 1:16 p.m., Tuesday, Jan.…
A sister to two Ava residents Mrs. Nona Claudine Rushing, age 84, of Metropolis, Ill., passed away at 2:20 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009 at Southgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Metropolis. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Rushing Cemetery in…
Daughter of Eric Jenkins and Jesimy Childers Jenkins Ava Lillian Chu Jenkins, infant daughter of Eric Jenkins and Jesimy Childers Jenkins, died Jan. 23, 2009 at 7:50 p.m. at the University of Arkansas Medical Science Campus, Little Rock, Ark. She was born on Jan. 22, 2009 at 5:57 p.m. She…
He worked with old cars, and loved family and friends Ernest Gerrard Barnum, 66 years, passed to heaven on Jan. 31, 2009 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava. Ernest was born March 9, 1942 in Romulus, Mich., to Clifford and Mary (Novak) Barnum. Ernest was employed as Millwright with…
A very caring and giving mother, grandmother and friend Lena Nora Mullins Anderson, daughter of Jim and Sarah Wheeler, was born on May 15, 1912 near Willow Springs, Mo., and passed away on Jan. 26, 2009 in the Rocky Ridge Manor in Mansfield. She was 96 years of age. She…
With Dean, Vicki lived life to the fullest. Vickie Vance was born in Lorain, Ohio on Aug. 14, 1956, and departed this life at her beloved home near Ava on Jan. 26, 2009, at the age of 52. The early years of her life were spent in Ohio and Illinois…
She loved her family dearly, and was a joy to be around. Elsie Nix, daughter of Clarence Cumpston and Elsie (Silen) Cumpston, was born on Jan. 13, 1924 in Whittier, Calif., and passed away on Jan. 27, 2009 in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 85 years. Elsie was a…
Bud loved hunting, fishing, bluegrass music, square dancing Bud Daugherty was born in Dewey, Okla. on Aug. 18, 1932, the son of Hugh and Mabel Alsup Daugherty, and departed this life on Jan. 28, 2009 in Willow Springs, Mo., at the age of 76 years 5 months and 10 days.…
A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend Lonnie Lowell Krider, son of the late Oscar Lee and Goldia A. (Slate) Krider, was born on Dec. 4, 1941 in Champion, Mo., and passed away on Jan. 20, 2009 at his residence in Douglas County, Mo., following a 13-month battle with…
Earl was a very gifted storyteller, and good friend to all William Earl Hargis, 96, Springfield, Mo., longtime horseman, and friend of many, went peacefully to rest, Jan. 25, 2009, with a satisfied mind, in his Springfield home. He was born Dec. 9, 1912 in Ozark County, Mo., to Sam…
He enjoyed taking his children and grandchildren on adventures Arthur Chester Allen, 72 years, passed to heaven on Jan. 24, 2009 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Arthur was born Aug. 12, 1936 in Douglas County, Mo., to Carl and Zola (McCullough) Allen. He graduated from Ava High School…
Sean enjoyed his family and taking his kids to ball games. He was a light and an inspiration to all. Sean Ray Dobbs, son of Don and Patricia “Pat” Coonts Dobbs, was born on June 19, 1973 in Springfield, and went home to Heaven on Jan. 23, 2009 from his…
Terry loved his children, family. He attended Ava Schools. Terry L. Goodman, the son of Ernest Goodman and Barbara (Buster) Goodman, was born Oct. 29, 1959 in Ocilla, Ga., and departed this life Jan. 20, 2009 at the age of 49 years 2 months and 29 days. Terry was a…
A Christian and had attended the Murray Church Leva Mae Potter, 82 years, passed to heaven on Jan. 5, 2009 at St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. Leva was born Nov. 24, 1926 in Picher, Okla., to General and Ada (Lansdown) Graham. Leva lived in California for many years, owned…
He enjoyed baseball, cards, eating with family and friends Jasper Clifton “J.C.” Nelson, of Oldfield, Mo., passed away Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009. He was born Feb. 5, 1936 at Ongo, Mo., the son of Leo and Bertie Nelson. On June 13, 1959 he and Mildred Ilene “Pat” (Shortt) Nelson were…
Great-granddaughter of the late Clarence and Doris Singleton and Audie and Katie Krider Stephanie Renee (Krider) Vest, 34, lost her courageous battle with cancer on Dec. 2, 2008, and went to be with her Heavenly Father. After struggling for months with a lingering, undiagnosed illness, it was determined that Stephanie…
A printer by trade, and an avid birdwatcher John J. Amtsfield, 79, of Brushy Knob, Mo., died Dec. 28, 2008 at his home. John was born Oct 5, 1929 in Lansdowne, Pa., to Carl H. and Mary (Rhoads) Amtsfield. He married Carole Kelley on July 30, 1949. John is survived…
Son of Charles Gifford and Mary (Keele) Gifford Paul E. “Fuzzy” Gifford, the son of Charles Gifford and Mary (Keele) Gifford, was born Sept. 19, 1936 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and departed this life Jan. 1, 2009, at the age of 72 years 3 months and 12 days. Memorial…
Of Gassville, Arkansas John Marshall Jones, Gassville, Ark., son of Wendell Marshall and Tena Hazel (Snelson) Jones, was born Dec. 2, 1938 in Holly, Colo., and passed away Jan. 4, 2009 in Mountain Home, Ark., at the age of 70 years. On April 24, 1972 he married Charlene (Zanzig) Lee…
He enjoyed family, friends, playing music, fishing, hunting. Danny Lee Dudley, Strafford, son of Marvin and Esther (Morrison) Dudley, was born Feb. 27, 1941 in Niangua, Mo., and departed this life Jan. 5, 2009, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. At the time of his passing he was 67 years of…
Leonard Doil Sanders, son of Burl T. and Bertha (Alcorn) Sanders, was born on April 29, 1930 in Douglas County, Mo., and departed this life on Jan. 6, 2009 in Seymour, Mo., at the age of 78 years. Leonard was a resident of the Seymour community since 1994 moving from…
Founder of Regional Heartland Highland Cattle Assn Leland Robert Wolfgang was born July 16, 1949, at Eau Clair, Wisc., the son of Robert and Arlene (Zempel) Wolfgang. He departed this life Dec. 24, 2008, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, at the age of 59 years, 5 months and 8…
She spent her youth in the Hammond area Donna M. Pippin, the daughter of Laborn Pippin and Elizabeth (Barnett) Pippin, was born Aug. 5, 1938 in Hammond, Mo., and departed this life Dec. 23, 2008 at the age of 70 years 4 months and 18 days. Donna spent her youth…
Glen was born June 6, 1931 in Vera Cruz, Mo. Glen H. Lakey, 77 years, passed away on Dec. 29, 2008 at Ozarks Community Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Glen was born June 6, 1931 in Vera Cruz, Mo., to Charley and Dora (Rippee) Lakey. Glen was a resident of Strafford…
Anna lived for a few years in Springfield moving from Ava Anna L. Kramer, daughter of Michael Lambrecht and Margrit Nokala Lambrecht, was born on May 11, 1912 and passed away on Dec. 24, 2008 in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 96 years. Anna had lived for a few…
He enjoyed golf, bowling, fishing and gardening Maurice D. Bair, 92, Rueter, passed away Dec. 28 at his residence. He was born Sept. 10, 1916, in Lyndon, Kan., the son of William and Mildred Bair. Maurice married Katherine Goetz in Arizona on Aug. 17, 1941. Together they reared two sons…
A veteran who served with the U. S. Army in World War II William Donald Philpott, 84 years, 7 months, 4 days old, passed to heaven on Dec. 23, 2008 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Donald was born May 19, 1924 in Seymour, Mo. to Gordon and Hazel…
Raised on Bryant Creek where he attended Vera Cruz school Lawrence Shelton began his earthly walk with his parents Jesse Warner and Floy Etta (Strong) Shelton on Monday, Aug. 2, 1920 at Sweden, Missouri. He started his heavenly walk with God on Friday, Dec. 26, 2008 at Maranatha Village in…
She especially loved her children, great- and grandchildren Opal Carpenter, daughter of Roy Satterfield and Macie Othel (Rice) Satterfield, was born on Jan. 14, 1931 in Willhoit, Mo., in Ozark County and went home to Heaven on Dec. 27, 2008 at the age of 77 years. Opal was a resident…
A Navy veteran, serving from 1948 to 1950 EAST PEORIA, Ill.–Delbert L. Tellor, 79, of East Peoria, Ill., died at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, at Timber Creek Rehabilitation and Health Care in Pekin. He was born Jan. 2, 1929, in Union County, Ill., to Clarence H. and Mabel…
She loved the Ozarks, and will be missed by loving friends Ruth L. Fields, daughter of David Michaelson and Bernice Wolf Michaelson, was born on July 2, 1925 in Kansas City, Mo., and passed away on Dec. 21, 2008 in Ava, Mo., at the age of 83 years. Ruth and…
The sixth of eight children, was born in Coldsprings, Mo Helen F. Slack, 88, of Georgetown, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008. Helen was the loving mother of two daughters, Shirley A. Dyer (Paul) of Arcadia, Calif., and Sharon K. Kirkpatrick (Ron)…
Taught school at Patterson and Goodhope Schools Samuel Jefferson Humbyrd entered God’s heaven on Dec. 17, 2008. Born in Portland, Ore. in 1928, Sam and his family later settled in Ava. He taught school at Patterson and Goodhope Schools before marrying and moving to Michigan. He worked as a Safety…
A resident of Ava for the past 63 years Amy Elona (Delp) Hobbs, the daughter of Elmer Delp and Ella (Duncklee) Delp, was born March 5, 1924, in Thornfield, Mo., and departed this life Dec. 11, 2008 at the age of 84. Amy was a resident of Ava for the…
A resident of the Ava area for the past 26 years Lucille Roberts, the daughter of Charlie and Cordelia Coulter McCullough, was born March 8, 1917, at Isabella, Mo., and went to be with her wonderful Savior on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, at the age of 91 years 9 months…
Born Dec. 9, 2008, and entered into rest Dec. 9, 2008, Jayce Andrew Smith, infant son of Kayla Phillips and Joseph Andrew Smith, was born on Dec. 9, 2008, and entered into rest on Dec. 9, 2008, at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Mo. His survivors include his mother,…
Outspoken, bubbly, full of life – a loving, devoted mother Cynthia Denise Hartzell O’Shea, 38, Springfield, passed away Dec. 15, 2008. She was born Dec. 10, 1970 in Augsburg, Germany. Everyone who knew her loved her. Cynthia was outspoken, bubbly and full of life. She was a loving and devoted…
Served in the Navy during World War II William Henry (Bill) Shaull was born Feb. 20, 1924, at Nottinghill, Mo., to Luther Henry and Ada Evelyn (Loftis) Shaull. He passed from this life Dec. 14, 2008, at the age of 84 years, 9 months and 24 days. His early years…
Of Gassville, Arkansas Douglas Jones, Gassville, Ark., son of Wendell and Tena (Snelson) Jones, was born July 15, 1943 in St. Johns, Kan., and passed away Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, at his residence at the age of 65 years. He is survived by his wife, Linda Jones, of the home;…
Vere enlisted in the Navy at 17 and served six years Vere Starks was born on Nov. 30, 1928, near White River, S.D., the son of Steve and Alma (Flint) Starks. Vere passed away on Dec. 5, 2008 at the age of 80 years and 5 days. When Vere was…
A lifelong resident of the Ava area Dora Novella Dollarhide, daughter of George W. Lee and Laura (Craft) Lee, was born on Oct. 11, 1918 in Taney County, Mo., and departed this life Dec. 6, 2008 at the age of 90 years 1 month and 25 days. Dora was a…
World War II Army Veteran, employed with Rawlings 18 years Charlie Edward Henderson, 86, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 6 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, in the Missouri Veteran’s Home, Mt. Vernon. Charlie was born on Jan. 10, 1922 in Mansfield, Mo., to William and Norma (Lord) Henderson. He was…
Memorial service Thursday Jim “Jimmy” Merchant, 62, passed away Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, at his home north of Ava. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. today (Thursday, Dec. 4) at Highway Church of the Nazarene north of Ava on Old Highway 5. In lieu of flowers the…
Services were held Saturday, Nov. 29 Verlin Denzil Dalton, 66, died Nov. 25 at Indian Meadows Skilled Nursing Center in Overland Park, Kan. An ordained minister with the Free Will Baptist Church, Denzil is survived by his wife of 48 years, Nancy, of Ava. Also surviving are three sons, Shawn…
She loved quilting, reading, canning fruits and vegetables Hazel Huffman was born July 4, 1928 in Brown Branch, Mo., and departed this life Nov. 29, 2008 at the age of 80 years. She is the daughter of William Whittaker and Maria Stamp Whittaker. Hazel was a resident of the Seymour…
He proudly served his country in the US Army Gerald Dale McKnight, 83, Ozark, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Aug. 24, 1925, the son of Ballard and Ruth (Mabry) McKnight and grew up in the Ava and Roy…
A veteran, Harold served with the U.S. Army Harold L. Lakey, son of Guy Lakey and Lola (Hutchison) Lakey, was born on Oct. 6, 1935 in Coldsprings, Mo., and went home to Heaven on Nov. 30, 2008 at the age of 73 years. Harold was a resident of the Ava…
A resident of Douglas County most of her life Bonnie M. Riley, daughter of J.L. Ward and Rose (Woodhouse) Ward, was born on Nov. 6, 1918 in Dale, Okla., and passed away on Friday, Nov. 28, 2008 at Marshall, Ark., at the age of 90 years 22 days. Bonnie was…
Beloved daughter, wife, mother, gran, sister, friend Beloved daughter, wife, mother, gran, sister, and friend. Born July 10, 1960 and passed on November 26, 2008. Brenda touched lives all around her in ways that those who knew her will remember always. She will be remembered and loved forever by her…
Jim served in the Navy during World War II James Ralph Collins was born Sept. 23, 1923 in Dora, Mo., to George David and Mell Vina (Croney) Collins, and passed away on Dec. 3, 2008, at the age of 85 years, 2 months and 10 days. Jim served in the…
Helen was born in Longrun, Missouri Helen Griego, 83, entered peacefully into eternal life Saturday morning, Nov. 15. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Griego; her parents, Rev. George and Clara Willhoit; three brothers, Willard, Conley and Howard; and two sisters, Beulah and Opal. She is survived…
A lifelong resident of the Ava community Retha J. Freeman, daughter of William T. Stout and Ella (Bell) Stout, was born on Nov. 5, 1918 in Bertha, Mo., and passed away on Nov. 23, 2008 at John Day, Ore., at the age of 90 years. Retha was a lifelong resident…
Survived by her husband of 72 years, Roy E. Tharp Minnie L. Tharp, 93, of Kansas City, passed away Sunday. Sept. 14, 2008. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, at the Floral Hills Memorial Gardens with a visitation at the D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Floral Hills Chapel. Minnie…
Family was very precious to her, especially grandkids Lotus Swearengin, age 86 years 9 months 21 days, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Nov. 22. She was born at Pansy, Mo., to Elias and Cassie (Nelson) Stillings. She was united in marriage to Carl Swearengin of Elkhead, Mo.,…
She spent her entire life on the family farm Ora Lee Leschinsky the daughter of Burney B. Herndon and Edith (Wallace) Herndon, was born Aug. 24, 1927 in Wasola, Missouri and departed this life Nov. 21, 2008 at the age of 81. On Dec. 4, 1945 Ora and Ervin H.…
She served as full-time missionary for over 50 years, Vivian Ann Miller, age 76, was born in Ann Arbor, Mich. She was placed in the Coldwater, Mich., orphanage and adopted from there by Bertram and Leona Swaim, of Dearborn, Mich. She went to be with her Lord, whom she dearly…
She loved playing games with her grandchildren Lela Bell Power, of Ava, passed away on Nov. 15, 2008. She was born in Briggs, Okla., to Hardy Shanks and Grace (Pitcock) Shanks on April 14, 1914. She was married to Ernest Power on July 29, 1932. They had two daughters, Annabelle,…
Cletis served in the U. S. Marine Corps during the Korean War Cletis D. Upshaw, son of Deward Alsup and Elaine Upshaw and the adopted son of H.A. and Clara Belle Upshaw, was born on March 10, 1929 in Douglas County, Missouri and departed this life on November 17, 2008…
A resident of the Ava area for the past 20 years Norma June Philpott, the daughter of Walter Nanney and Opal (Pierce) Nanney, was born July 3, 1948, and departed this life Nov. 14, 2008, at the age of 60 years. Norma was a resident of the Ava area for…
Daughter of the late Lester and Pauline Jenkins, of Ava Graveside services were held in Fairview, Okla., for Mary Lou Wells Hendricks who passed away Oct. 10. She was the daughter of the late Lester and Pauline Jenkins, of Ava. She married Robert “Bob” Hendricks, who preceded her in death.…
Funeral services Monday, Nov. 17, at Mt. Tabor Church Howard Bailey, 84, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 12, in his home in Ozark. Funeral services will be Monday, Nov. 17, at Mt. Tabor Church west of Ava. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. Burial will…
A housewife, teacher, worked hard on the farm with Lester Stella Mae Stone, daughter of Lenox Melton Epps and Annie Ellen (Ludwig) Epps, was born on June 7, 1916 in Noble, Mo., and went home to be with her Lord on Nov. 5, 2008 in Joplin, at the age of…
She had many talents- sewing, crafts, upholstering, gardening Elizabeth (Betty) Constance (Cravitz) Witt passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, Nov. 10, 2008. She was 81 years old and had experienced a short illness with breast cancer. Services Friday night will begin with a rosary at 6:00 followed by…
Homemaker, devoted wife, mother who loved golf, bridge, pitch Norma Pettit, 89, Ava, passed away Nov. 10, 2008 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center following a short illness. She was born July 20, 1919, in Ava, to Louis and Tillie May (Whittaker) Brown. On Oct. 29, 1940, she married…
A farmer and a lifelong resident of the Ava Burrel Loftin, son of David Loftin and Ethel Robertson Loftin, was born on Aug. 19, 1916, in Douglas County, Mo., and passed away on Nov. 10, 2008 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, at the age of 92 years. Burrel was a…
He enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting Stanley Eugene Medlock, 49 years, passed away on Oct. 30, 2008 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Stanley was born May 22, 1959 in Mansfield, Mo., to Ora and Ineta (Loftin) Medlock. Stanley was employed as an auto mechanic. He was resident of…
A farmer who enjoyed working with his horses and mules George Lee Taylor was born the son of Charlie Taylor and Velda Louthan Taylor on July 28, 1934, in Wirth, Ark., and departed this life Sept. 28, 2008, in Cape Girardeau, Mo., at the age of 74 years. He was…
His smiling face will be missed but never forgotten Robert Darrell Roberts, son of Rev. Glesco Roberts and Edith Mae (Boggs) Roberts, was born on July 17, 1941 in Brownbranch, Mo., and went home to be with his Lord on Oct. 29, 2008 at Ava. He was 67 years of…
A resident of the area for the past 10 years Susan Louise Haase, the daughter of Walter Tietz and Lilian Edith (Schumacher) Tietz, was born Oct. 8, 1948, in Santa Monica, Calif., and departed this life Oct. 15, 2008 at the age of 60 years and 7 days. Susan was…
He enjoyed grandkids and spending time with family Glen E. Marler, 88 years, passed away on Oct. 15, 2008 at his home in Fordland. Glen was born Dec. 22, 1919 in Diggins, to Riley and Lottie (Pearcy) Marler. Glen was employed as a grounds keeper. Glen loved the fruit harvest…
Grew up and attended schools in Douglas and Howell counties Eunice Faye Wheat, daughter of the late Drew and Clara (Wake) Smith, was born on Dec. 21, 1927, in Douglas County, and passed away on Oct. 17, 2008 at her son’s residence in Mt. Pleasant, Ark., following a long illness.…
Barbara loved family, friends – she loved and adored them Barbara Lee Young, 80 years, passed away on Oct. 17, 2008 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare. Barbara was born Nov. 16, 1927, in Thornfield, to Earl and Thelma (Garrison) Evans. Barbara was a housewife and a lifelong resident of…
United in marriage to Alvin Roy Potter Edith Delores Potter, daughter of Chancey Sherman and Irene (Miles) Brown was born April 6, 1927 in Fleming, Colo. She departed this life Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008 in Glenwood Healthcare in Seymour, Missouri, at the age of 81 years, six months, and five…
Bob enjoyed watching his younger brother play football Bobby Gene Frye was born on June 5, 1951 in Okinawa, Japan as one of three children born to DeWaine and Tsuruko Shirado Frye, and departed this life at his home in Ava on Oct. 11, 2008, at the age of 57…
A resident of Ava since 1979, he enjoyed fishing and sports Sam Phillips, son of David and Anna (Easton) Phillips was born on Sept. 30, 1917, in Pleasant Hope, Mo., and passed away on Oct. 12, 2008, in Strafford, Mo., at the age of 91. Sam has been a resident…
Bill attended school in Ava William Ellis Suggs, 56, passed away in Houston, Texas, on Oct. 14, 2008, and joined his parents, Harlan and Josephine Suggs; grandparents, William and Tilly Hicks, William and Elizabeth Suggs; sisters, Brenda Suggs Hill and Patricia Harvey. “Bill” attended school in Ava and continued his…
A decorated World War II veteran Beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Denzil Basil Goodnight was born April 9, 1924, in Wasola, and passed away Sept. 10, 2008, in Lancaster, Calif. A longtime resident of Pacoima, Calif., “Denny” was a decorated World War II veteran. Denny grew up on…
A life long resident of the Ava area Dorothy Mae Howerton, daughter of Virgil Horner and Maggie (Chapman) Horner, was born Oct. 8, 1930, and passed on Oct. 10, 2008, at the age of 78 years. Dorothy was a life long resident of the Ava area. She was employed with…
Wendell spent many years in and around Mansfield and Ava Fred Wendell Quessenberry of Ozark, Missouri was born on Jan. 11, 1941 in Wright County, Missouri. He died on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008. Wendell was preceded in death by his father Q.E. “Pete” Quessen¬berry; his mother, Lenore (Harris) Quessenberry; his…
Born April 19, 1932 and left this world on Sept. 30, 2008 Lyle Leon Towne was born April 19, 1932 and left this world on Sept. 30, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Violet, of the home; daughter, Debra and husband, Paul Shrum, of Mtn. Home, Idaho, son, Arthur…
Departed this life in Ava surrounded by his loving family Robert Dale Gunter was born Feb. 4, 1947, in Mtn. Grove, to parents Gale and Juanita McBride Gunter. He departed this life Oct. 2, 2008 in his home in Ava surrounded by his loving family, after a long illness. Robert…
Music and spirituality were at the center of her life The Reverend Ava Lynn Cudworth was born in Ava, Mo. on April 24, 1943 and passed away in Springfield, Mo., on Oct. 6, 2008 following an extended illness. Rev. Cudworth is survived by her son, Eric C. Hinegardner; two sisters,…
Noah loved the Lord, music and animals Noah Jabez Cleghorn, 12 years, youngest son of Dale and Elinor Cleghorn, was born on Sept. 12, 1996 in Howell County, Mo., and entered into rest on Oct. 3, 2008. Noah loved the Lord and attended the Richville Church. Noah loved music and…
A veteran of World War II, serving in the Marines Melvin Ray Williams, formerly of Ava, Missouri, passed away at age 78, on Monday, Sept. 15, 2008 at his home in Payson, Utah. He was born Jan. 18, 1930, in Denver, Colo., to Moses Llewellyn and Lilly Belle Boyd Williams.…
Lived most of her life in the Ava Leota Erdahl, daughter of Ben Dougherty and Ollie May (Lee) Dougherty, was born on Aug. 21, 1926, in Ava, Mo., and went to her heavenly home on Sept. 28, 2008 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, at the age of 82…
Cheryl loved being with family and was always happy Cheryl E. Beach, 57, passed to heaven on Sept. 25, 2008 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava. Cheryl was born Dec. 16, 1950, in St. Charles, Mo., to Joe and Ruth (Fenn) Beach. Cheryl loved watching old comedy TV shows,…
He felt that his family was a gift from God Melvin Thomas Levan was bom Jan. 2, 1938, in Douglas County in the Hunter community to Edgar A. and Elona Sanders Levan. On Feb. 21, 1961, he was united in marriage to Peggy Jean Leckenby. He was reunited with Peggy…
Marine Corps veteran and resident of area for 17 years No services are planned at this time for William Edward Follis, 58, of Hollister. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home, in Branson. He died Sept. 23, 2008, at the Golden Living Center, in Branson. He…
Graveside services at the Turkey Creek Cemetery Melvin T. Levan, 70, of Ava, departed this life Sept. 23, 2008, in Springfield. Graveside services will be held at the Turkey Creek Cemetery today (Thursday, Sept. 25) at 10:30 a.m. No visitation is planned. Ava Family Funeral Home is in charge of…
Leona loved her family and the church Leona Richards, daughter of John Lytle and Bertha Kendall Lytle, was born on March 20, 1920 in Oatsville, Ind., and passed to heaven on Sept. 20, 2008, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Mo., at the age of 88 years. Leona was…
Visionary, businessman, cattleman, friend to many Physician, visionary, businessman, cattleman, friend to many, grandfather, father and husband, Ruskin Curry Norman, M.D., has passed away at age 89. At Rus’s side when he accepted the outreach of God’s arms were his loving wife of 30 years, Karen Roitsch Norman, and his…
Lifelong resident of Ava, loved by many M. Goldene Hart, daughter of Leonard and Myrtle (Davis) Garrison, was born Feb. 9, 1923, in the Arden community of Douglas County, Mo. She passed away Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center in Ava where family and friends…
U.S. Army veteran, served during the Korean Conflict Leroy Rufus Walker, son of Rufus Walker and Ella (Harris) Walker, was born on Nov. 30, 1931 in Ava, Mo., and passed away on Sept. 16, 2008 in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 76 years. Leroy was a resident of Springfield…
Services are Friday, Sept. 19 Services for M. Goldene Hart, 85, Ava, will be held Friday, Sept. 19, at 10 a.m., at Ava Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 18. Mrs. Hart passed away Sept. 15. Arrangements are under the direction of Ava Family…
He grew up in Ava, and lived in Seymour Charles R. Embrey, son of James Richard and Ada Jewell (Cox) Embrey, was born Dec. 18, 1932, in the Dogwood community of Douglas County, Mo. He departed this life Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, in his home in Seymour, Mo., at the…
A resident of Ava since 1996 Elva Fantucchio, daughter of James Burton and Lillie Wilson Burton, was born on June 2, 1920 in Ava, and passed away on Sept. 16, 2008 St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, at the age of 88 years. Elva was a resident of Ava since 1996…
Being a grandfather was his greatest joy Larry Lee Larimer, 72, passed away Sept. 16, 2008, surrounded by his family in Sunset, Utah. He was born July 4, 1936, to Rene and Jack Larimer. He married Betty Mellott in 1975. Larry worked 47 years for Union Pacific Railroad as a…
Born on Punkin Creek in Douglas County Kenneth Leon Maggard, of Hermitage, Mo., passed away Aug. 27, 2008, at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar. He suffered a massive heart attack following surgery for colon cancer. Kenneth was born on Punkin Creek in Douglas County, July 30, 1934, the son of…
Taught 10 years in rural schools of Ozark County Graveside funeral services for Elnora Gray Tierney, 82, were held Tuesday, Aug. 26, with Bro. Dean Preuett officiating. Burial was in the Griffith Cemetery. Mrs. Tierney died Friday, Aug. 20, 2008, in Independence, Mo. She was born April 24, 1926 at…
A resident of the Ava community for several years Betty L. Souder, daughter of Leroy Simon and Edith (Metcalfe) Simon was born on May 29, 1926 in Kansas City, Mo. and went to her heavenly home on Sept. 4, 2008 at the age of 82 years. Betty was a resident…
Laverne was a lifelong resident of Douglas County Laverne Hutchison, daughter of Clarence Bishop and Daisy (King) Bishop, was born on Feb. 24, 1923, in Vera Cruz, Mo., and passed away on Sept. 8, 2008, at Heart of the Ozarks Health Care Center, Ava, Mo., at the age of 85…
Blanche graduated from Ava High School in 1940 Blanche L. Elliott, daughter of Henry Mallernee and Daisy Hutchison Mallernee, was born on March 24, 1924 in Coldsprings, Mo., and passed away on Sept. 3, 2008 in Palm Beach, Fla., at the age of 84 years. Blanche was a retired school…
Formerly a resident of Ava Wilma Sparkman, 82, Springfield, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2008, in Springfield. She was born April 13, 1926, in Springfield. Private graveside services were held Wednesday, August 27, 2008, in Payne Cemetery, under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions…
“Wichita’s Original Maytag Repairman” Herbert C. Snow, 77, of Wichita, Kan., passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008. He retired from Mitchell-Cox Appliance Co., “Wichita’s Original Maytag Repairman.” He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Shelba Snow, and his son, Eddie Snow. He was also preceded…
Bobby enjoyed deer hunting and fishing Bobby Osburn, son of Willie Osburn and Marie Cunningham, was born on Jan. 1, 1942, in Ava and departed this life on August 28, 2008 at the age of 66 years, 7 months and 27 days old. On Aug. 17, 1963, Bobby and Connie…
He adored his children and grandchildren George Kenneth Stout, son of E.T. Stout and Golda Thurman Stout, was born on Dec. 16, 1951, in Mtn. Grove, and passed away on Aug. 27, 2008 in his home at the age of 56 years. Kenny was a lifelong resident of Douglas County.…
Buried at Springcreek Cemetery Dennis Wayne Szekeres, 63, passed away Aug. 20, 2008, surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his father, Steve Szekeres; three children, MaryAnn Breedlove, Christine Szekeres, and Stephen Szekeres-Wagoner; one sister, Sandra Serna; two nephews, David and Michael Serna; three grandchildren, five grand-nieces and…
A lifelong resident of the Ava community Reva Russell, daughter of Joseph Lambert and Vinnie (Cooley) Lambert, was born on Dec. 16, 1913, in Drury, Mo., and passed away on Aug. 24, 2008, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, at the age of 94 years. Reva was a homemaker and a…
Daughter of Elmer and Catherine Gabel Jameson Wanda Ellerine McGregor, 72, a resident of Lincoln, Ark., passed away Aug. 23, 2008, at the Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Ark. She was born March 7, 1936 at McIntosh, S.D., the daughter of Elmer and Catherine Gabel Jameson. A Memorial Service…
A resident of the Ava community for the past 18 years Lowell F. Jordison was born Feb. 23, 1914, in Coalville, Iowa, the son of William C. Jordison and Flossie E. (Enfield) Jordison. Lowell went to his heavenly home on Aug. 21, 2008 at Heart of Ozarks Healthcare Center, Ava,…
A founding member of Mound Baptist Church James Albert “Jim” Ewing went to be with the Lord on Aug. 24, 2008 in St. John’s Regional Health Center surrounded by his wife of 68 years and his family. He was born Oct. 30, 1919 in Christian County, Missouri, the son of…
An Army veteran Daniel W. “Pat” Dobbins, 72, of East Moline, Ill., died Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, at Trinity Pathway Hospice, Bettendorf, Iowa. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, at Heritage Wesleyan Church, Rock Island, Ill. Entombment was at Greenview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, East Moline, Ill.,…
Of Tecumseh, Mo. Funeral services for John Joseph “Joe” Dougherty, 76, of Tecumseh, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Dougherty died at 2:35 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, in Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today…
Ava High School graduate Billy J. Epps, 70, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008 in his home. He was born on Dec. 27, 1937, at Goodhope, Mo., the son of Lester B. and Hattie A. (Whetsten) Epps. Billy graduated from Ava High School and School of the Ozarks…
Passed away August 17, 2008 in Mountain Grove James William Everett Jr., 85, was born Sept. 12, 1922, in Douglas County near the Basher community. He passed away on Aug. 17, 2008, at Autumn Oaks Care Center, Mtn. Grove. Graveside services were conducted Wednesday, Aug. 20, at Dyer Cemetery with…
Enjoyed fishing, hunting, floating and helping others Danny G. Hartgraves, the son of Billy Gene Hartgraves and Rozella (Shelton) Hartgraves, was born June 28, 1960 in Gainesville, and departed this life Aug. 17, 2008 at the age of 48 years 1 month and 19 days. Danny was a resident of…
She enjoyed crocheting, gardening and working on the farm with her husband “Doc.” Sarah Neva Piland, daughter of Abner Abel and Millie (Harper) Abel, was born on Nov. 26, 1908 in Squires, Mo., and passed away on Aug. 16, 2008 at Sonshine Manor in Republic, at the age of 99…
Formerly of Ava Mavis (Vanfossan) Sharp, 67, formerly of Ava, died after a brief illness of lung cancer, on Aug. 13, 2008, surrounded by family in Anchorage, Alaska. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Van and Jeannie Smith, and Mike and Regina Gooley, from Thornfield; daughters, Jill Smith, Dina and…
Born in Douglas County, a graduate of Ava High School Augusta (Wallace) Lansdown, 85, of Mansfield, formerly of Rock Port, Mo., passed away Aug. 16, 2008 at her daughter’s home. She was born Aug. 12, 1923 in Douglas County, Mo., and graduated from high school in Ava. On Oct. 1,…
Lillian enjoyed quilting, gardening, polka music, crocheting Lillian Bengtson, 80, Ozark, formerly of Ava, passed away Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, in Ozark Nursing and Care, Ozark. She was born April 12, 1928, in Knowlton, Wisc., to John and Cornelia (Cisewski) Danczyk. On Oct. 31, 1953, she was united in marriage…
An accomplished outdoorsman, he the Ozark woods Services for Hugh Stout, of Lawrence, Kan., who passed away at the home of his daughter on Aug. 12, will be held at the Blanche Community Church, Blanche, Mo., at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 16, with interment following at Blanche Cemetery. The family…
Born near Tigris to Decatur “Dee” and Ida Burleson. Verda Florence Burleson Hartley, a native of Douglas County, passed away on July 26, 2008, at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Wichita, Kan., at the age of 88. She was born on April 29, 1920, near Tigris to Decatur “Dee” and…
A resident of Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Frances Julianne Campagna, the daughter of John Arganek and Minnie (Klinchek) Arganek, was born March 9, 1923 in Milwaukee, Wisc., and departed this life Aug. 2, 2008, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, at the age of 85 years 4…
A veteran of the U.S. Army Benny F. Pool, the son of George W. Pool and Maggie L. Hicks Pool, was born May 7, 1937 in Drury, Mo., and departed this life Aug. 4, 2008 in his home at the age 71 years 2 months and 27 days. On April…
Born Jan. 12, 1923, in Brown Branch, Mo. Ellen (Parcels) Lawson, 85, of Marshall, died Friday, July 25, 2008, at Fitzgibbon Hospital. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date, following cremation. Memorials are suggested to Fitzgibbon Cancer Center in care of Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home. Friends…
A graduate of Drury University, loved gardening Memorial service for Fena L. Johnston, of Lakeview, Ark., was held July 22, at Bethel Baptist Church, with Pastor Patrick Norris officiating. Fena Johnston died Friday, July 18, 2008, in Lakeview, Ark., at the age of 70. She was born Sunday, Sept. 26,…
