Donna Sue Dixon
Apr 29, 2026
Donna Dixon
Ava, Missouri
Donna Sue Dixon, 64 years, 7 months, 8 days old, passed peacefully on April 29, 2026, at Cox South Medical Center, Springfield, Missouri, with her family by her side.
Memorial services for Donna will be Friday, May 8, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. in the Clinkingbeard Chapel, Ava, Missouri, with a visitation prior to the service Friday at 5:00 P.M....
Paul Dean Plake
Apr 29, 2026
Paul Plake
Ava, Missouri
Paul Dean Plake, 89 years, 5 months, 28 days old, passed away on, April 29, 2026, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.
Paul was born October 31, 1936, in Newburg, Missouri to Benjamin and Ethel (Stevenson) Plake.
Paul was a Christian and a member of Ava General Baptist Church. He worked at Rawlings for 42 years.
On November 11, 1961,...
Ronnie Waine Kilburn
Apr 28, 2026
Ronnie Kilburn
Ava, Missouri
Ronnie Waine Kilburn, 75 years, 1 month, 8 days old, passed away on April 28, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, with family by his side.
Ronnie was born March 20, 1951, in Springfield, Missouri, to Elmer and Anna (Ridenour) Kilburn.
He graduated from Ava High School. Later he enlisted with the U.S. Air Force and was a Veteran...
Elma Hambelton
Apr 27, 2026
Elma Jean Hambelton, daughter of Willie and Opal Friend was born on February 7, 1933. She entered into eternal rest on April 27, 2026 at the age of 93 years.
On August 23, 1952 she married Onard Hambelton. They spent 54 years in marriage until he preceded her in death on October 11, 2006. Elma was a homemaker and worked at...
Keven Patrick Wedemeyer
Apr 26, 2026
Keven Patrick Wedemeyer
Springfield, Missouri
Keven Patrick Wedemeyer, 28 years, 11 months, and 11 days old, passed away on, April 26, 2026, at his home.
Keven was born May 15, 1997, in Ava, Missouri to Keith Alan and Melantha Ann (Williams) Wedemeyer.
Keven graduated from Ava High School in 2016. He graduated from the Missouri Welding Institute the following year.
Keven enjoyed fishing and listening...
Howard Dwain Mitchell
Apr 25, 2026
Howard Mitchell
Wasola, Missouri
Howard Dwain Mitchell, 86 years, 10 months, passed away on April 25, 2026, at the Cox South Medical Center Emergency Room in Springfield, Missouri.
Howard was born June 25, 1939, in McClurg, Missouri to Teddy Chester and Octie Jane (Jenkins) Mitchell.
He grew up in McClurg community.
On March 4, 1961, Howard and Ella Faye Clayton were united in marriage at...
Ruth Lanell Lewis-Long
Apr 23, 2026
Ruth Lanell Simpson Lewis Long was born at Clarkridge, AR August 18, 1939 and entered into eternal rest April 23, 2026 at Hospice of The Ozarks - Hospice House, Mountain Home, AR.
The daughter of Henry Perry Simpson and Virgie Lee Siler Simpson, Lanell graduated with the Mountain Home High School Class of 1957 where she played clarinet with the marching...
Nancy Eveline Bailey
Apr 23, 2026
Nancy Eveline Bailey
Ava, Missouri
Nancy Eveline Bailey, 74 years, 1 month, 16 days old, passed away on April 23, 2026, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri, with her family by her side.
Nancy was born March 7, 1952, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, to Clyde Stanley and Sibyle Mae (Byerley) Putney.
She received her High School Diploma.
On December 20, 1980, Nancy and...
Anna Maria Worthey
Apr 21, 2026
Anna Maria Worthey
Ava, Missouri
Anna Maria Worthey, 60 years, 5 months, and 20 days old, passed away on April 21, 2026, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center in Ava, Missouri.
Anna was born October 31, 1965, in Kountze, Texas, to JD Terry and Gloria (Coker) Roininen.
Anna was a Christian and attended church when she was able.
Anna loved spending time with her...
Carolyn Sue Swearengin
Apr 19, 2026
Carolyn Sue Swearengin
Ronan, Montana
Carolyn passed away on April 19, 2026, leaving behind her family and all those who knew and loved her. She will be remembered for her faith and the simple joys that filled her life.
Carolyn was born on December 30, 1951, in Springfield, Missouri, to John William Barton and Bertha Lorene Malicoat.
Carolyn later married Glenn Swearengin. They lived...
Carol Ann Rhoades
Apr 19, 2026
Carol Ann Rhoades
Mansfield, Missouri
Carol Ann (Casaday) Rhoades, daughter of Kenneth D. Ruth E (Newman) Casaday was born on October 10, 1933, in St. Joseph, Missouri, and passed away in her home with her family by her side on April 19, 2026, at the age of 92.
As a young girl her family moved to Norwood, Missouri where she lived until she...
Charles Kevin Nix
Apr 19, 2026
Charles Kevin Nix, 66, of Gainesville, MO passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026 at his home surrounded by faith and family. He was born September 8, 1959 in Corpus Christi, TX to Charles Earl Nix and Barbara Ann (Coil) Edwards.
Kevin was known for his love of family and music. He was a skilled guitar player and also enjoyed fishing...
Janet Kay Huff
Apr 19, 2026
Janet Kay (Turner) Huff, 69, of Squires, MO passed away April 19, 2026 at her residence. She was born June 2, 1956 in Kansas City, MO to Norma (Turner) Freeman.
She is survived by her mother, Norma Freeman; one son Dustin Chad Prock; one brother Jeff Freeman; three grandchildren: Cody, Aaron & Ezmea; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins...
Lue Ellen Coy
Apr 18, 2026
Lue Coy
Ava, Missouri
Lue Ellen Coy, 92 years, 10 months, 7 days old, passed away peacefully to her heavenly home on April 18, 2026.
Lue was born June 11, 1933, in Douglas County, Missouri to Ebb and Corda Pruiett.
She was the youngest daughter of 8 children and was preceded in death by 6 of her siblings.
Lue and Everett “Pete” Coy were united...
Michael William McAllister
Apr 18, 2026
Michael “Mike” William McAllister
Ava, Missouri
Michael William McAllister, 66 years, 10 months, 13 days old, passed away on April 18, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri with his family by his side.
On June 5, 1959, Mike was born in Amarillo, Texas, to James and Louise (Broughton) McAllister. He grew up with his brothers and sister living in various areas due...
Robin (DeWeese) Coston
Apr 18, 2026
Robin Renae Coston, 67, of Theodosia, MO passed away April 18, 2026 at her residence. She was born September 8, 1958 in Ogden, UT to Robert “Bob” W. DeWeese and June (Caywood) DeWeese.
Robin’s love for her husband, family, friends and her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, shined through wherever she went. She truly had a servant’s heart as evidenced in...
Donald Wayne Cunningham
Apr 14, 2026
Donald “Don” Cunningham
Ava, Missouri
Donald Wayne Cunningham, 89 years, 8 months, 11 days old, passed peacefully to Heaven on April 14, 2026, at his home, with his wife and family by his side.
Don was born August 3, 1936, in McClurg, Missouri, to Thomas Monroe and Clella (Jones) Cunningham. He grew up mostly in Douglas County, Missouri, and graduated from Ava High...
Bobby Lee Southards
Apr 11, 2026
Bobby Lee Southards
Bradleyville, Missouri
Bobby Lee Southards, born on April 5, 1931 to Charley and Delia (Albright) Southards, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, at Forsyth Nursing and Rehab.
Bobby’s journey began in the early years of the 20th century, a time of great change and challenge. On November 22, 1950, he was united in marriage to Opal Ludwig in Harrison,...
Bobbie Jean Cantrell
Apr 9, 2026
Bobbie Cantrell
Ava, Missouri
Bobbie Jean Cantrell, 86 years, 1 month, 23 days old, passed away on April 9, 2026, at her home in Ava, Missouri. Her family was by her side.
On February 17, 1940, Bobbie was born in Possum Walk, Texas, to Clifton and Annie Lee (Thompson) Reynolds.
She grew up in Pennington, Texas, and graduated from Pennington High School, where she...
Stanley Ray Lakey
Apr 8, 2026
Stanley Ray Lakey
Ava, Missouri
Stanley Ray Lakey, 61 years, 1 month, and 11 days old, passed away on April 8 2026, at his home.
Stanley was born February 28, 1965 in Springfield, Missouri, to Noble and Bonnie (Byerlee) Lakey.
He grew up in Douglas County, Missouri. He was a truck driver for Tracker Boats. He and his dad, Noble, worked there for several...
