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Nancy Marus

Nancy Marus

Aug 28, 2017

NANCY CAROLYN MITCHELL MARUS

Nancy Carolyn Mitchell Marus passed away peacefully at her home in Gainesville, MO on August 28, 2017. She was born October 21, 1952 in Star City, AR to the late Marion Kenneth Mitchell and Nancy Maxine Mitchell.

She was raised and educated in Little Rock, AR and graduated from Little Rock...

Wanda Beardshear

Wanda Beardshear

Aug 25, 2017

WANDA BEARDSHEAR

Mrs. Beardshear was born February 5, 1922 in Denison, IA and passed away on August 25, 2017 in Mountain Home, AR.

She was united in marriage to Dale Beardshear on December 1, 1946 in Kansas City, MO.

Wanda is survived by her husband of 70 years, Dale Beardshear; her daughter Carla...

Eldon "Edd" Lee Hodges

Eldon "Edd" Lee Hodges

Aug 23, 2017

Eldon "Edd" Hodges

Ava, Missouri

Eldon Lee Hodges, 84 years, 1 month, 20 days old, passed away on August 23, 2017.

Eldon was born July 3, 1933 in Sandy community in Ava, MO to Olen and Geneva (Turner) Hodges.

Eldon was retired from working at Rawlings Sporting Goods Manufacturing in Ava....

Joan Ravert

Joan Ravert

Aug 22, 2017

JOAN CAROLYN PAUL RAVERT

No services for Joan Carolyn (Paul) Ravert, 84, of Brixey, MO will be held. Mrs. Ravert died August 22, 2017 at home. She was born March 26, 1933 in Stroudsburg, PA, the daughter of Ralph and Margaret (Williams) Paul.

She graduated from Stroudsburg High School in 1950. On January 8, 1955...

Betty Jean Young

Betty Jean Young

Aug 21, 2017

BETTY JEAN YOUNG

Betty Jean Young, 85, of Springfield, MO passed to heaven on August 21, 2017 at the Gainesville Healthcare Center surrounded by her family. She was born January 6, 1932 in DeSoto, MO, the daughter of Oliver and Golda (Kobel) Oker.

Betty graduated from DeSoto High School and was united in marriage to...

Gerald Eugene Picou

Gerald Eugene Picou

Aug 18, 2017

GERALD E. PICOU

Gerald E. Picou, 80, of Tecumseh, MO passed away August 18, 2017 in West Plains, MO after a long illness. Gerald was born August 25, 1936 in St Louis, MO to Eugene and Margaret Picou.

He was united in marriage to Barbara (Donaldson) Picou, who precedes him in death.

Gerald...

Calvin Lester Rowe

Calvin Lester Rowe

Aug 16, 2017

Calvin Lester Rowe

Ava, Missouri

Calvin Lester Rowe, 86 years, 4 months, 11 days old, passed away on August 16, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO.

Calvin was born April 5, 1931 in Ava, MO to Lester and Edna Ludwig Rowe.

Calvin was retired from working at Redbud Village in...

Ora Siler Schmitt

Ora Siler Schmitt

Aug 16, 2017

Ora Siler Schmitt

Beaufort, South Carolina

Ora Siler Schmitt, 94, of Beaufort, died Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at her home. Born January 31, 1923 near Brownbranch, Douglas County, MO to Jesse W. and Eulah (Taber) Siler.  She graduated from Ava, MO high school in 1939 and retired from the US Department of State in Washington,...

Lucas Austin Stott

Lucas Austin Stott

Aug 14, 2017

Lucas Austin Stott

Galena, Missouri

Lucas Austin Stott, born and passed away on August 14, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital in St. Louis, MO with his family by his side.

Lucas was born to Bob Stott and Christian Marie White.

Lucas is survived by his parents, Bob and Christian, sibings, twin...

Noah Taylor

Noah Taylor

Aug 13, 2017

Noah Paul Taylor, 90, Gainesville, Mo., died Aug. 13, 2017, at the Truman Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Lamar, Mo. The son of Ewin O. Taylor and Zora E. (Henderson) Taylor, he was born Aug. 9, 1927, in Newton County, Ark. He attended school at Jasper, Ark.

An Army veteran of World War II from 1945 to...

Alvin Dean Lane

Alvin Dean Lane

Jul 30, 2017

Alvin "Dean" Lane Squires, Missouri Dean Lane, 55 years, 5 months, 2 days old, passed away on July 30, 2017 at Squires, MO. Dean was born February 28, 1962 in Springfield, Mo to Leon Leroy and Ethil Leona (Fleetwood) Lane. Dean worked road construction for over 30 years. He retired from road construction to work on his 240 acre farm...

Imogene Grisham

Imogene Grisham

Jul 28, 2017

IMOGENE GRISHAM Imogene Grisham, 83, of Gainesville passed away July 28, 2017 at 6:42 p.m. after an incredibly courageous battle with cancer. She was born to Isaac "Edd" and Charlcie Hampton in Ocie, MO on July 30, 1933. Imogene was a 1951 graduate of Gainesville High School. On August 11, 1952, she was united in marriage to Bobby Grisham in...

Walter Gene Billingsly

Walter Gene Billingsly

Jul 26, 2017

WALTER GENE BILLINGSLY Walter Gene Billingsly, known as Gene, 78, of Gainesville, MO died peacefully in his home July 26, 2017 with his life companion of 26 years, Barbara White, by his side. He was born May 11, 1939 in Ozark County, MO to Willie Edward "Josh" and Elizabeth "Lizzy" (Wallace) Billingsly. Gene is survived by Barbara; one sister Judy...

Marshall Taylor

Marshall Taylor

Jul 25, 2017

MARSHALL P. TAYLOR Marshall P. Taylor, 90, of Noble, MO passed away on July 25, 2017 at his residence. He was born November 24, 1926 in Albuquerque, NM, son of Joel Patrick and Nina Mae (Payne) Taylor. Marshall grew up in Cuba, NM and graduated from Menual Boarding School in Albuquerque in 1944. On April 12, 1946 he was united...

Charles "Leo" Thompson

Charles "Leo" Thompson

Jul 24, 2017

CHARLES "LEO" THOMPSON Immediate burial for Charles "Leo" Thompson age 76 of Theodosia, MO was held at the Isabella Cemetery on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. He passed to Heaven on July 24th in the Gainesville Health Care Center. He was born November 1, 1940 in Tecumseh, MO the son of Elvis and Florence Hambelton Thompson. On August 17, 1963 in...

David Martin Ramsey

David Martin Ramsey

Jul 23, 2017

David Martin Ramsey Wasola, Missouri David M. Ramsey, 55 years, 4 months, 7 days old, passed away on , July 23, 2017 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MO. Dave was born March 16, 1962 in Rosiclare, IL to Betty Lou Ramsey. Dave and Jennifer Schaefer were united in marriage at Wasola, Mo. Dave enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending time outdoors....

T.J. White

T.J. White

Jul 20, 2017

Troy Junior 'T.J.' White, 74 Troy Junior "T. J." White, 74, of Tecumseh, died of respiratory disease July 20, 2017, at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. At his request, no services will be held. He was born Nov. 20, 1942, in Tecumseh, the son of Troy and Rilla Marie King White. He attended the Sand Ridge School...

Margaret Gates

Margaret Gates

Jul 18, 2017

Margaret Gates Ava, Missouri Margaret Gates, 72 years, finished her race on Earth and crossed the finish line to Heaven on July 18, 2017 at her home. Margaret was born October 14, 1944 in Los Angeles, Calif. to Leslie Lee and Jo Erle (Smith) Kimbell. Margaret was an Air Force Veteran and served during the Vietnam war. During her time...

Joshua Wilkerson

Joshua Wilkerson

Jul 17, 2017

JOSHUA ELLAND WILKERSON Joshua Elland Wilkerson, 34, of Mountain Home, AR passed away and entered Heaven on July 17, 2017 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home. He was born July 26, 1982 in Springfield, MO the son of Keith and Juanita (Smith) Wilkerson. Josh enjoyed fast cars, listening to music, drawing, writing poetry, and spending time with friends...

Jimmy Jay Yocum

Jimmy Jay Yocum

Jul 14, 2017

Jimmy Jay Yocum Ava, Missouri Jimmy Jay Yocum, 56 years, 9 months, 19 days old, passed to Heaven July 14, 2017 at his home in Ava with family by his side. Jimmy was born September 26, 1960 in Nebraska City, Nebraska to John Newton and Mary Ellen (Scott) Yocum. Jimmy was a truck driver for several years. Jimmy was a...

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