Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jul 13, 2017

Norma Jean Shelton Ava, Missouri Norma Jean Shelton, 65 years, 7 months, 25 days old, passed away on July 13, 2017 at her home. Norma was born November 19, 1951 in Rome, MO in Douglas County to John and Wanda (Goodnight) Ross. Norma was retired from working at Wal-Mart for several years. On May 31, 1969 Norma and Larry Shelton...

Jul 12, 2017

RANOLD "RON" STOWERS Ranold "Ron" Frazier Stowers, 75, of Gainesville, MO passed away July 12, 2017 at his residence. He was born December 7, 1941 in Allen Junction, West Virginia, the son of Ernest Warner and Nancy Ann (Puckett) Stowers. Ron graduated high school in West Virginia before entering the United States Air Force. After his honorable discharge, Ron later...

Jul 10, 2017

WACO HAMBELTON Waco Garrold Hambelton, 88, of rural Ozark County on Bryant River by Hodgson Mill, died Monday, July 10, 2017 at Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains, MO. He was born October 12, 1928 near Gainesville, MO, son of Arzie and Ina (Boatright) Hambelton. Waco graduated from Gainesville High School in 1948. On February 21, 1953 he was united...

Jul 4, 2017

Alva Sidney Wray, son of the late Henry and Josie Mahan Wray, was born February 5, 1920 in Pontiac, MO and departed this life July 4, 2017 at Gainesville Healthcare Center at the age of 97. On May 18, 1942, he was united in marriage to Eunice Hillhouse at Gainesville, MO. They moved to Los Angeles, CA, where he was...