Bonnie Jean Hurst
Jan 18, 2026
Bonnie Hurst
Bradleyville, Missouri
Bonnie Jean Hurst, 95 years, 5 months, 4 days old, passed away on January 18, 2026, at her home, with her family by her side.
Bonnie was born August 14, 1930 in Bradleyville, Missouri, to Elmer and Lenora (James) Morgan.
On November 16, 1946, Bonnie and Ray Hurst were united in marriage in Taneyville, Missouri, and they were blessed with...
Ricky Bruce Jenkins
Jan 17, 2026
Ricky B. Jenkins
Ava, Missouri
Ricky Bruce Jenkins, 66 years, 3 months, and 29 days, passed away on January 17, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri with his wife close by.
Ricky was born September 18, 1959, in San Diego, California to Bruce Sr. and Cheree Jenkins, as the oldest of four siblings. He grew up in a military family, moving across...
Donna Lee Stanley
Jan 17, 2026
Donna Lee Stanley
Ava, Missouri
Donna Lee Stanley, 88 years, 7 months, 21 days old, passed away on January 17, 2026, at Glenwood Healthcare in Seymour, Missouri.
Donna was born May 26, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan to Staley and Winifred (White) Sharer.
She was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saints in Independence, Missouri, and was an organist for...
Connie Sue Osburn
Jan 17, 2026
Connie Sue Osburn
Ava, Missouri
Connie Sue Osburn, 78 years, 6 months, and 17 days old, passed away on January 17, 2026 at her home with family by her side.
Connie was born on June 30, 1947 in Mansfield, MO to Oscar and Dale (Letterman) Thomas.
She was raised in the Breedon community in Douglas County.
On August 17, 1963 Connie and Bobby Joe Osburn...
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...
