Bill Ray Fanning
Jun 1, 2026
Bill Ray Fanning
Ava, Missouri
Bill Ray Fanning, 82 years, 9 months, 19 days old, passed away June 1, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, with his family by his side.
Bill was born August 12, 1943, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to Bill and Mary Charlotte (Gibson) Fanning. He grew up in Wichita, Kansas, and graduated from High School.
Bill was a retired tool...
Armon D Stewart
May 31, 2026
Armon D. Stewart
Ava, Missouri
Armon D. Stewart, 74 years, 1 month, 23 days old, passed away on May 31, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri with his family by his side.
Armon was born April 8, 1952, in Gainesville, Missouri to Billie DeArmon and Geneva Lee (Herd) Stewart.
He went to grade school at Thornfield, Missouri. Armon graduated from Ava High School...
Margie Payton
May 31, 2026
Margie Klorer Payton, 98, of Isabella, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026, at her beloved home on Rainbow Ridge in the Ozarks. She was born July 30, 1927, in St. Louis, Missouri, the only child of Walter Klorer, who traveled the South setting up stores for the Woolworth Corporation, and Clara Klorer, who emigrated from the village of...
Julie Ann Squires
May 30, 2026
Julie Ann Squires
Ava, Missouri
Julie Ann Squires, 44 years, 1 month, and 8 days old, passed away unexpectedly on May 30, 2026, at her home. Though her passing brings profound sorrow, her life will be held close with abiding love, quiet gratitude, and a treasury of bittersweet memories that those who knew her will carry gently in their hearts.
Julie was born...
LeRoy Smith
May 29, 2026
LeRoy Frank Smith, 83, of Gainesville, MO passed away May 29, 2026 at Gainesville Healthcare Center. He was born September 18, 1942 in San Mateo, CA to Josephine Smith and Gerald Smith.
LeRoy served in the Army as a young man and traveled around Europe playing basketball for the Army. He and his wife, Vicki moved to Ava in 2008. They...
Jim Watterson
May 28, 2026
James “Jim” Watterson
Ava, Missouri
James Donald Watterson, 87 years, 7 months, 27 days old, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026 at home with his family.
Jim was born October 1, 1938 in Douglas County, Ava, MO to Ray Donald and Reta Frances (Hamby) Watterson. He was the oldest of four children.
Jim grew up in Douglas County learning how to work on...
Wilma Jean Hampton
May 27, 2026
Wilma Jean Hampton
Ozark, Missouri
Wilma Jean Hampton, 87 years, 9 months, and 22 days old, passed away on, May 27, 2026, at Ozark Riverview Manor in Ozark, Missouri following a short illness.
Wilma was born August 5, 1938, in the Breedon Community to Lloyd and Bertha “Stillings” Williams. Wilma was one of five children.
On February 26, 1958, Wilma Jean (Williams) and Aaron...
Lydia Lorene Curtis
May 27, 2026
Lydia Lorene Curtis
Ava, Missouri
Lydia Lorene Curtis, 90 years, 8 months, 6 days old, passed away to heaven, May 27, 2026, at Heart of The Ozarks Healthcare Center Ava, Missouri with her family by her side.
Lorene was born September 21, 1935, in Trail, Missouri to Lee Roy and Mable (Tetrick) Stephens.
She was a Christian and was baptized with her sisters and...
Robert "Bob" Glen Robbins
May 23, 2026
Robert Glen Robbins, better known to family and friends as “Bob” 92 years, 3 months, 6 days old, departed this life to his heavenly home on May 23, 2026 in his home surrounded by family.
Bob was born February 17, 1934 in the New Hope community, down by the Arkansas line to Drucilla “Drewy” (Pullium) and Onis Robbins. He was one...
James Beasley
May 22, 2026
James Robert Beasley, 87, of Gainesville, MO passed away Friday, May 22, 2026 at Gainesville Healthcare Center. He was born November 15, 1938 in Wilhoit, MO son of J.E. “Everett” and Gertrude (Loftis) Beasley. James was a Gainesville High School graduate.
He served in the Army as a Spec/5, Company B, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. He was vice president...
Jerold "Jerry" Brown
May 22, 2026
Jerold Barney Brown
Ava, MO
Jerry Brown was born November 5, 1944, in Eagar, Arizona to Ether (Joe) Brown and Elva Lorntzen Brown, and passed away in his home on Friday May 22, 2026 at 81 years old.
He married the love of his life Nardena Hardt on October 14, 1965, in Eagar, Arizona. They moved around a bit through Arizona before settling...
Raymond Joy Haden
May 21, 2026
Raymond Haden
Ava, Missouri
Raymond Joy Haden, 89 years, 8 months, 2 days old, passed away on May 21, 2026, at Willow Care Nursing Home in Willow Springs, Missouri with family by his side.
On September 19, 1936, Raymond was born in Smallett, Missouri, to Blake and Permelia “Melia” (Phipps) Haden.
He was a veteran and served in the United States Navy from 1954...
Thomas Hayes Burrington
May 20, 2026
Thomas Hayes Burrington
November 7, 1945 – May 20, 2026
Thomas Hayes Burrington was born on November 7, 1945, near the small town of Gravity, Iowa. His family later moved to Malvern, where he was raised and attended school. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and loved ones, after a short illness at Heart of The Ozarks in Ava, Missouri.
Tom was...
Jay Bryan
May 18, 2026
Jay Scot Bryan
Ava, Missouri
Jay Scot Bryan, 68 years, 5 months, and 19 days old, passed away on, May 18, 2026, at his home with his family by his side.
Jay was born November 29, 1957, in Norwalk, California to John Clifford and Mary Maxine (Beck) Bryan.
He was a Christian and member of the Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Ava, Missouri.
Jay was...
Arlene Smith
May 18, 2026
Arlene Rose (Royster) Smith, 83, of Thornfield, MO passed away May 18, 2026 at her home surrounded by family. She was born April 3, 1943 in LaRussell, MO to Henry Monroe Royster and Dorothy Alta (Hill) Royster.
Arlene was united in marriage to James Huey Smith on December 3, 1959 in Springfield, MO. She was known by many names: sister, wife,...
Arthur Medina
May 17, 2026
Arthur Al Medina, 21, of Gainesville, MO passed away May 17, 2026 at his home. He was born March 27, 2005 in Lexington, KY to Albert and Crystal (Bailey) Medina.
Arthur was a 2023 graduate of Gainesville High School. He loved boxing, fishing and hanging out with friends. He was a kindhearted boy who cared more about everyone else and their...
Marion Faye Conn
May 17, 2026
Marion “Faye” Conn
Ava, Missouri
Faye Conn, 82 years and 7 days old, passed away peacefully to heaven on May 17, 2026, at her home in Ava, Missouri.
Faye was born May 10, 1944, in Terry, Montana to Leo and Ruth (Albrecht) Fluss. Faye was united in marriage to William T. (Bill) Conn in 1982, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Over the next few...
Stacy Lynn Raney
May 12, 2026
Stacy Lynn Raney
Ava, Missouri
Stacy Lynn Raney, 56 years, 2 months, and 29 days old, passed away on, May 12, 2026, at his home with his family by his side.
Stacy was born February 14, 1970, in Springfield, Missouri, to Steven Raney and Patricia (Middleton) Evans.
He graduated from Mtn. Grove High School in 1989.
He was a National Guard Veteran and served his...
Jack Curtis George, Jr.
May 12, 2026
Jack George, Jr.
Cabool, Missouri
Jack Curtis George, Jr., 50 years, 4 months, 14 days old, passed away on May 12, 2026, at his home in Cabool, Missouri.
Jack was born December 29, 1975, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Jack Curtis George and Margaret “Margie” Viola (Ray) George.
Jack grew up in Sanger, Texas, living with his dad and sister. He loved playing football as...
Charley Ray Pace
May 9, 2026
Charley Ray Pace, 69, of Branson West, MO formerly of Isabella, was born September 4, 1956 to Charles and Imogene (Tabor) Pace. He departed this life on May 9, 2026.
Charley leaves behind 3 children: Amanda, Russell, and Brittany from previous marriages; his loving partner, Karen Jackson; her brother, Mark and her mother, Dorothy. Karen dedicated her life to Charley. She...
