Obituary Listing

Feb 15, 2025

Samuel Byron Johnston

Drury, Missouri

Samuel  "Sam" Byron Johnston, 92 years, 4 months, 28 days old, passed away on  February 15, 2025, in Cabool, Missouri.

On September 18, 1932, Sam was born in Drury, Missouri, to Charles and Ethel (Sanders) Johnston.

He grew up in Drury and attended Hickory Flats School....

Feb 12, 2025

Twila Faye Collins

Dora, Missouri

Twila Faye Collins, 92 years, 8 months, 24 days old, passed away on February 12, 2025, in West Plains, Missouri.

Twila was born May 18, 1932, in Vanzant, Missouri, to Cleo and Jesse Faye (Harris) Welton.

In 1953, Twila and Johnny Augusta Collins were united in...

Feb 11, 2025

Eugene Alan "Gene" Bair

Glendale, California

Eugene Alan Bair, 77 years, 1 month, and 30 days old, passed away on February 11, 2025 at his home in Glendale, California with his friends by his side.

Gene was born December 12, 1947 in Los Angeles, California to Maurice Donald and Katherine Mary (Goetz) Bair....

Feb 11, 2025

Steven Leon Kirkland

Ozark, Missouri

Steven Leon Kirkland, 72 years, 8 months, 6 days old, passed away on  February 11, 2025, at his home in Ozark, Missouri.

On June 5, 1952, Steve was born in Norwood, Missouri, to Harley and Elsie (Spurlock) Kirkland.

Steve graduated from Mansfield High School. Soon after,...

Feb 8, 2025

Sandra Jean Archer

Sparta, Missouri

Sandra Jean Archer,   75 years, 16 days old, passed peacefully on February 8, 2025, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri, with her family by her side.

Sandra was born January 20, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan to Ray and Dolores Jean (Potts) Gibson.

She was...

Feb 7, 2025

Edward Gerald "Jerry" Sadler Jr., 67, of Gainesville, died Feb. 7, 2025, in Gainesville. A memorial will be planned at a later date.

Jerry was born Aug. 21, 1957, in Baltimore, Maryland.

Those who knew him may have known him as Edward, Ed or Jerry, depending on how they came to know him.

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Feb 5, 2025

Evelyn Egan

Ava, Missouri

Evelyn Anne Egan, 79 years, 11 months, and 26 days old, passed peacefully to Heaven on February 5, 2025. Her husband, Paul, and family were by her side.

On February 10, 1945, Evelyn was born in San Francisco, California, to John William and Pearl Anna (Morgan) Sharpe.

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Feb 3, 2025

Linda Eacret, 73, of Gainesville, MO, a devoted wife, mother, Nana, and sister, passed away at Baxter Health, Mountain Home, AR on February 3, 2025. She was born on July 16, 1951, in Los Angeles, California. Linda married the love of her life, Steve Eacret, on January 14, 1977, and together they built a beautiful family filled with love...

Jan 31, 2025

Jullie Kay Gray

Ava, Missouri

Jullie Kay Gray, 66 years, 5 months, and 22 days old passed away on January 31, 2025, at her home.

On August 9, 1958, Jullie was born in Douglas County, Missouri to George Calvin and Lily May (Peak) Merriett.

Jullie was a Christian and a member...

Jan 31, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Cindy Stokley, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, on January 31, 2025 at the age of 57.

She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, love, and strength. Born on December 5, 1968, in Mount Kisco New York, Cindy Stokley was the wife of Steve Stokley....

Jan 30, 2025

Louis James Stern

Thornfield, Missouri

Louis James Stern, 76 years, 4 months, 13 days old, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025, at Baxter Regional Hospital in Mtn. Home, Arkansas, with his family by his side.

Louis was born September 17, 1948, in New Martinsville, West Virginia, to  Warren Coolidge Stern and Violet...

Jan 29, 2025

Craig Lynn Johnson

Ava, Missouri

Craig Lynn Johnson, 77 years and 12 days old, passed away on January 29, 2025 at his home with his wife by his side.

Craig was born January 17, 1948 in Cook County, Illinois to Merton Everett and Beverly Annette (Lund) Johnson.

Craig was an Army...

Jan 28, 2025

Glen Dale Boland, 87, of Thornfield, MO died peacefully on January 28, 2025 at his residence with his daughters and son-in-law by his side. He was born September 9, 1937 in Minnith, MO to Gussie and Eula (Counts) Boland.

Glen was united in marriage to Zelda Lee Abell on September 11, 1955. Glen owned a cash register...

Jan 27, 2025

James "Pooch" Allen Potter

Ava, Missouri

James Allen Potter, 62 years,  4 months, and 28 days old, passed away on  January 27, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.

On August 29, 1962, James was born to James Orvil and Effie (Porter) Potter.

James' biggest passion in life was his family,...

Jan 25, 2025

George Harrison Lambert, Jr.

Ava, Missouri

George Harrison Lambert, Jr., 84 years, 6 months, and 30 days old, passed away on January 25, 2025, at his house in Ava, Missouri, with his family by his side.

George was born June 26, 1940, in Coolidge, Arizona, to George Harrison, Sr. and Maudie Mae (Berry)...

Jan 25, 2025

John (Johnny) Scott Pearson, beloved husband, pawpaw, son, grandson, uncle & friend to all, passed away on January 25th, 2025 near Caulfield, MO.

Johnny was born on July 24th, 1988, in West Plains Missouri.  For those who knew Johnny, he was the type to drop what he was doing and help anybody, never expecting anything in return.  ...

Jan 24, 2025

Gerald Lee Mossolle, 78, of Theodosia, MO and formerly of Tinley Park, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025.

Gerald had a career as a Machinist Forman for 40 years until his retirement in 2003.

Gerald enjoyed his passions of fishing, woodworking, listening to music, especially his favorite band, "The Rolling Stones". He...

Jan 24, 2025

Clifford Edward Cruz

Branson, Missouri

Clifford Edward Cruz,  53 years, 1 month, 19 days old, passed away on  January 24, 2025, at  Cox South Hospital.

Cliff  was born December 5, 1971 in West Covina, California, to Fred and Mary (Marquez) Cruz.

He and his family moved to the Ava community in...

Jan 23, 2025

Charles Donald Sell

Springfield, Missouri

Charles Donald Sell, 94 years, 10 months, 12 days old, passed peacefully on  January 23, 2025, at his home in Springfield, Missouri.  His wife was by his side.

Charles was born March 11, 1930, in Ava, Missouri,to James Andrew and  Florence Virginia (Goodnight) Sell.

He was...

Jan 23, 2025

Bobby "Bob" Graham

Ava, Missouri

Bobby Eugene Graham, 89 years, 10 months, 14 days old, passed away on January 23, 2025,  at his home in Ava, Missouri.

Bob was born March 9, 1935, in Sweden, Missouri, to Rube and Bertha (Nall) Graham.

He grew up in Douglas County. He was a...