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Austin Donley
Mar 29, 2026
Austin Dale Donley
Ava, Missouri
Austin Dale Donley, 87 years, 3 months, and 3 days old, passed away on, March 29, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in the Emergency Room from a sudden illness with his family by his side.
Austin was born December 26, 1938, in Elizabeth, Arkansas to Frank and Nellie (Byam) Donley.
He was a Army veteran and served honorably.
On May 29,...
Wilma Lavonne Hutchison
Mar 28, 2026
Wilma (Collins) Hutchison
Ava, Missouri
Wilma Lavonne Hutchison, 86 years, 10 months, and 29 days old, passed peacefully to Heaven on March 28, 2026 at The Benton House in Olathe, Kansas with her two grandchildren by her side, Justin and Kelsey.
Wilma was born April 30, 1939 in Vanzant, Missouri to John Fred and Grace (Collins) Smith. She and her brothers, Duane and...
Donna Faye Luna
Mar 25, 2026
Donna Faye Luna
Springfield, Missouri
Donna Faye Luna, 67 years, 4 months, and 29 days old, passed into Heaven on March 25, 2026, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.
Donna was born on October 26, 1958, in Thornfield, Missouri to Fred and Mary Iva (Duckworth) Bruffett. She was the youngest daughter and the fifth of seven children.
She graduated from Ava High School...
Roselyn Beyer
Mar 25, 2026
Roselyn E. Beyer
Ava, Missouri
Roselyn E. Beyer, 86 years, 1 month, and 18 days old, passed away on March 25, 2026 at her home with her husband, Ronnie by her side.
Roselyn was born February 7, 1940, in Lake City, Iowa to William Harold Dolph and Elvie Leona (Rose) Dolph Reetz.
On December 11, 1982, Roselyn and Ronnie Beyer were united in marriage...
Glenda Carol Scott
Mar 19, 2026
Glenda Carol Scott
Ava, Missouri
Glenda Carol Scott, 88 years, 6 months, and 7 days old, passed away on March 19, 2026 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare with her family by her side.
Glenda was born September 12, 1937 in Douglas County, Missouri to Enoch Lincoln and Anna Laura (Gunnels) Davis. She grew up in Douglas County and graduated from Ava High...
Janet Hannaford
Mar 16, 2026
Janet D. Hannaford, 84, of Gainesville, MO passed away on March 16, 2026 at her residence. She was born on April 18, 1941 in Gassville, AR to Kenneth and Helen (Dilbeck) Sanford.
On January 27, 1959, Janet married the love of her life, Jerry Hannaford. To this union two sons were born, Kent and Christopher.
Janet is survived by one son, Kent...
Carol Jones
Mar 16, 2026
Carol Kay Jones, 84, of Price Place, AR passed away March 16, 2026 at Baxter Health hospital in Mtn Home, AR. She was born August 3, 1941 in East St. Louis, IL to Frank and Janice (Jentsch) Lewis.
On December 27, 1959, Carol was united in marriage to William Ernest “Ernie” Jones in Yuma, AZ. To this union, four children were...
Christina Lue Smith
Mar 16, 2026
Christina Smith
Mountain View, Missouri
Christina Lue Smith, 68 years, 6 months, 7 days old, passed away on March 16, 2026, at Mercy St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View, Missouri.
Christina was born September 9, 1957, in Dayton, Ohio to Robert Charles and Luella (Howell) Brush.
She grew up in Eaton, Ohio. She received her GED.
On September 12,1973 , Christina and James Daniel Smith...
Florence Delena Evans
Mar 15, 2026
Florence Delena Evans
Noble, Missouri
Florence Delena Evans, 90 years, 7 months, 22 days old, passed away peacefully to Heaven on, March 15, 2026, at her home with her family by her side.
Florence was born July 24, 1935, in Bruner, Missouri to Henry Benton and Vida Mary (Briggle) Maggard.
Florence was raised in Christian county Missouri. She loved serving the Lord and attending...
Edward David Wedemeyer
Mar 14, 2026
Edward David Wedemeyer
Ava, Missouri
Edward David Wedemeyer, 57 years, 2 months, and 17 days old, passed away on, March 14, 2026, at his home.
Edward was born December 28, 1968, in Laramie, Wyoming, to David and Nellie (Davis) Wedemeyer.
Edward moved to many locations with his family and had a trail of friends along the way. He became a truck driver where he...
Dale Reuben Cleghorn
Mar 10, 2026
Dale Reuben Cleghorn
Drury, Missouri
Dale Reuben Cleghorn, 72 years, 9 months, 2 days old, passed away on March 10, 2026, from a long illness in Dora, Missouri, with family by his side.
Dale was born June 8, 1953, in Lorain, Ohio, to Donald E. and Dorothy June (Hoskyn) Cleghorn.
Dale was raised in Ohio and graduated from Loudonville High School. Dale worked at...
Ricky Paul Fleming
Mar 8, 2026
Ricky Fleming
Mansfield, Missouri
Ricky Paul Fleming, 66 years, 6 months, and 19 days old, passed away on March 8, 2026, at Rocky Ridge Manor in Mansfield, Missouri.
Ricky was born August 19, 1959, in Gainesville, Missouri to Charles and Wilda (Ludwig) Fleming.
Ricky was a 1977 Ava High School graduate. He worked in Ava at the Rawlings Sporting Goods Manufacturing for several years....
Vance Hambelton
Mar 2, 2026
Vance Hambelton age 79 of Gainesville left this earth and went to his heavenly home on Monday March 2, 2026, at 1:20 am at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, MO, while surrounded by his family. Vance's passing was unexpected, as he suffered a deep brain bleed.
Vance, a kind and loving Christian man with a hard head, was a loving...
Eddie Sanford
Feb 27, 2026
Eddie Carlin Sanford, 83, of West Plains, MO passed away February 27, 2026 at his residence. He was born March 26, 1942 in rural Baxter County, AR to Kenneth and Helen Sanford.
Eddie worked for many years as a carpenter.
He is survived by one son, Chad Sanford of Tecumseh, MO.
No local services are planned at this time. Cremation services are under...
Bonita Gayle Lawrence
Feb 24, 2026
Bonita Gayle Lawrence
Bradleyville, Missouri
Bonita Gayle Lawrence, 76 years, 22 days old, passed away on February 24, 2026, at her home with all her family by her side.
Bonita was born February 2, 1950 in West Plains, Missouri, to Albert Noel and Darlene Faye (Farra) Lambeth.
On July 1, 1966, Bonita and Steve Lawrence were united in marriage in Clayton, New Mexico, and...
Versal Norine Terry
Feb 23, 2026
Versal Terry, 99, of Gainesville, MO passed away February 23, 2026 at Gainesville Healthcare Center. She was born November 14, 1926 on the family farm in Shiloh, MO to Willis and Dora (Pellham) Honeycutt.
On July 16, 1945, Versal was united in marriage to Flay Terry. To this union three children were born, Sandra Kay, Linda Lea and Jeffrey Flay. Versal...
Dorothy Ann Davis
Feb 23, 2026
Dorothy Ann Davis
Ava, Missouri
Dorothy Ann Davis, 78 years, 9 months, and 26 days old, passed to Heaven on February 23, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
Dorothy was born April 28, 1947 in Gainesville, Missouri, to Ancil and Glenda (Graham) Stewart.
Dorothy graduated from Ava High School in 1966 and went on to pursue a teaching degree from Missouri State...
Becky Lee Klineline
Feb 23, 2026
Becky Lee Klineline
Ava, Missouri
Becky Lee Klineline, 69 years, 3 months, 8 days old, passed peacefully to Heaven on February 23, 2026, at her home with her husband, Joe and family by her side.
Becky was born November 15, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Louis and Doris (Lee) Prince.
She graduated from Ava High School in 1975. Becky got her B.S. Degree...
Maryln Sue Peterka
Feb 22, 2026
Maryln Sue Peterka
Ava, Missouri
Maryln Sue Peterka, 83 years, 9 months, 14 days old, passed away on, February 22, 2026, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.
Maryln was born May 8, 1942, in Antlers, Oklahoma to Walter and Dorothy (Luman) Tyson.
On December 15, 1978, Maryln and Edward Peterka were united in marriage in Ava, Missouri.
She enjoyed gardening and sewing.
Maryln was preceded...
Phyllis Lavon Sanders
Feb 21, 2026
Phyllis Lavon Sanders
Ava, Missouri
Phyllis Lavon Sanders, 69 years, 4 months, 1 day old, lost her battle with cancer on February 21, 2026, at Northwood Hills Care Center, Humansville, Missouri with her family by her side.
Phyllis was born October 20, 1956, in Kansas City, Missouri to Vaughn Amiel and Norene (Lantz) Martin.
Phyllis grew up in the Sweden community and graduated from...
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