Robert "Bob" Gary Leonard
Jan 14, 2026
In Loving Memory of Robert "Bob" Gary Leonard
A cherished resident of Ava, Missouri, and a friend to all he met, Robert "Bob" Gary Leonard, passed into eternal rest on January 14, 2026, at his beloved farm. He was 79 years old.
Born in Sayre, Oklahoma, on June 11, 1946, Bob's life was rooted in the heartland, beginning with his formative years...
Leroy Frye
Jan 13, 2026
Leroy Frye
Ava, Missouri
Leroy Frye, 81 years, 4 months, and 10 days old, passed away on January 13, 2026, at Cedarhurst of Springfield, Missouri.
Leroy was born September 3, 1944 in Douglas County, Missouri to John Ross and Thelma Letha (Johnson) Frye.
Leroy was an Army Veteran and served in Germany. After his military service, Leroy worked for EJ&E Railroad and retired after...
Brenda Kay Potter
Jan 11, 2026
Brenda Kay (Lakey) Potter
Ava, Missouri
Brenda Kay (Lakey) Potter, 74 years went home to be with her Lord on January 11, 2026 at her home with Ronald by her side. Brenda was born along with her twin brother, Burney, on May 12, 1951 in Sweden, Missouri to Lloyd and Mabel (Loftin) Lakey.
Brenda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose...
Ernest Priddy
Jan 10, 2026
Ernest Stacy Priddy
Ernest Stacy Priddy, Son of Oliver Priddy and Coral (Hoyt) Priddy was born on August 17, 1935 in Madison County, Iowa. He passed away at the Gainesville Health Care Center, Gainesville, Missouri on January 10, 2026 at the age of 90.
Erny as he was called by his friends graduated from Oak Park Academy in Nevada, Iowa in 1953....
Toni Ann Marston
Jan 9, 2026
Toni Ann Marston
Ava, Missouri
Toni Ann Marston, 62 years, 8 months, 26 days old, passed away on January 9, 2026 at her home in Ava, Missouri.
Toni was born April 14, 1963 in Manning, Iowa to Lloyd Randall and Lexie Joan (Teague) Marston.
She grew up in Battle Creek, Iowa and attended school at Ida Grove, Iowa. Toni graduated from High School in...
Donald Norman Yarger Jr.
Jan 7, 2026
Donald Norman Yarger, Jr.
Wasola, Missouri
Donald Norman Yarger, Jr., 72 years, 7 months, 12 days old, went to be with Jesus on January 7, 2026, at his home with his family by his side.
Donald was born May 25, 1953, in Sendai, Japan to Donald Norman and Hazel Ailene (Coats) Yarger, Sr. They were there because Don Sr. was stationed there with...
Evelyn Ruth Adams
Jan 6, 2026
Evelyn Adams
Ava, Missouri
Evelyn Ruth Adams, 74 years, 4 months, 5 days old, passed away on January 6, 2026, at Glenwood Healthcare in Seymour, Missouri with her family by her side.
Evelyn was born September 1, 1951, in Gassville, Arkansas to Kerman and Irene (Smith) McSwain. The family moved from Thornfield to Ava when Evelyn was a young child. She attended the...
Mary Jane Swisher
Jan 6, 2026
Mary Jane Swisher
Ava, Missouri
Mary Jane Swisher, 79 years, 2 months, and 19 days old, passed away on, January 6, 2026, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Missouri.
Mary was born October 17, 1946, in Ozark County, Missouri to George Thomas and Mary (Strong) Hayes.
She was a Christian and a member of the Thornfield House of Prayer Church.
She enjoyed word searches, reading...
Mary Oxley
Jan 5, 2026
Mary Gay Oxley, born November 15, 1955, passed away on January 5, 2026, due to complications from renal disease. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2026 in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home chapel, Gainesville, MO, followed by burial in the Gainesville Cemetery.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Gerson (R.G.) Landers and Mary Ruth...
Terry Joe Hartin
Jan 5, 2026
Terry “Joe” Hartin
Ava, Missouri
Terry Joe Hartin, 48 years, 2 months, 13 days old, passed away from an unexpected illness on January 5, 2026, in Seymour, Missouri.
Joe was born October 22, 1977, in Springfield, Missouri. He was raised in Ava, Missouri, and he graduated from Mtn. Grove High School in 1996 where he attended his senior year.
Joe grew up in a...
Norval Dee Tetrick
Jan 4, 2026
Norval Tetrick
Squires, Missouri
Norval Dee Tetrick, 68 years, 11 months, passed away on, January 4, 2026, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri with his family by his side.
Norval was born February 4, 1957, in Ava, Missouri to Cleon and Norma Lee (Foster) Tetrick.
He was raised in Douglas County and attended the Ava schools.
On February 12, 1982 Norval and Robyn (Frye)...
Alta Schofield
Jan 2, 2026
Alta Frances Calhoun Schofield, 71, of Thornfield, died peacefully at home Wednesday, January 2, 2026. She had been surrounded by her loving family.
Alta was born August 10, 1954, to Alva and Dora Calhoun on March 6, 1981. She married the love of her life, Johnny Schofield and spent the rest of her life building a loving home for their three...
Annabelle Johnson
Jan 2, 2026
Annabelle Johnson
Branson West, Missouri
Annabelle Johnson, 92 years, 7 months, and 16 days old, passed away on January 2, 2026, at Cox Hospital in Branson, Missouri.
Annabelle was born on May 16, 1933, in Gainesville, Missouri, to Ernest and Lela (Shanks) Power. She moved with her family to Springfield, Missouri at a young age and graduated from Central High School.
On January 28,...
Laura Faye Allen
Dec 28, 2025
Laura Faye Allen
Seymour, Missouri
Laura Faye Allen, 89 years, 5 months, and 29 days old, passed peacefully to Heaven on December 28, 2025, at Glenwood Healthcare in Seymour, Missouri.
Laura was born June 30, 1936, in Shell Knob, Missouri to Elbert and Blanche (Plummer) Swofford.
On February 27, 1952, Laura and Harley Lee Allen were united in marriage in Berryville, Arkansas, and they...
Thomas Glen Durham
Dec 25, 2025
Thomas “Tom” Glen Durham
Ava, Missouri
Thomas Glen Durham, 79 years and 5 days old, passed away on, December 25, 2025, at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mtn. Home, Arkansas surrounded by his family.
Thomas was born December 20, 1946, in Wichita, Kansas, to James and Lois Arlene (Emond) Durham.
Tom loved Jesus with his whole heart and he always said, “When Jesus has...
Kevin Stage
Dec 24, 2025
Kevin J Stage, 62, of Gainesville, MO, passed away on December 24, 2025, in his home. Kevin was born in Delavan, Wisconsin to Keith H. Stage and Jacqueline L. Toohey Stage on August 29, 1963.
Kevin married Denise E. Loots on August 8, 1984. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Kevin is preceded in death by his...
Katy Inez Gray Mock
Dec 20, 2025
Katy Gray Mock
Ava, Missouri
Katy Inez Gray Mock, 85 years, 9 months, 15 days old, passed peacefully to her heavenly home on December 20, 2025, at Glendale Gardens Nursing and Rehab in Springfield, Missouri with her family by her side.
Katy was the daughter of Isaiah Sidney Merriett and Dosha Vera (Day) Merriett Young. She was born March 5, 1940, in Wright...
Sharon Horn
Dec 16, 2025
Sharon Mae Horn, 76, of Theodosia, Missouri, passed away on December 16, 2025, at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas, surrounded by her loving family.
Sharon was born on May 6, 1949, in Champaign County, Illinois, to Harold “Bus” and Wanda (Paul) Mahin. She graduated from Mahomet High School in Mahomet, Illinois.
On April 6, 1973, Sharon married the love...
Roxanna Wake
Dec 14, 2025
Roxanna “Roxie” Wake, 69, passed away on December 14, 2025 in Isabella, MO. She was born on December 17, 1955 in White Salmon, Washington. Roxie lived a life marked by deep love for her family and a generous spirit that touched many.
She was the beloved wife of the late Clifford Wake, and is now reunited with him and their son,...
Sharon Ashmead
Dec 13, 2025
Sharon Kay Ashmead, 59, of Gainesville, MO, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
Sharon was born on October 7, 1966, to Lester Ashmead and Joyce (Wells) Ashmead. Sharon known as “Sissy”, was a devoted and loving mother whose greatest joy in life was caring for others, especially her family.
Sharon was preceded in death by her...
