Obituary Listing

Feb 22, 2025

Loretta Faye Engelhardt

Ava, Missouri

Loretta Engelhardt,  65 years, 3 months, 8 days old, passed away on February 22, 2025, at her home in Ava, Missouri.  She was surrounded by her family.

On November 14, 1959, Loretta was born in Gainesville, Missouri, to Marvin and Mary (Barcus) Caudill.

Loretta was a...

Feb 22, 2025

Joanne Lupton

Ava, Missouri

Joanne Lupton, age 87, passed away on February 22, 2025, at James River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Springfield, MO with her family by her side. Joanne was born to Cecil and Bertha Buchanan in 1937 in Ava, MO.

While attending Ava High School, Joanne met her husband, Kenneth....

Feb 21, 2025

Robert Royce "Bob" Bishop

Ava, Missouri

Robert Royce Bishop, 92 years, passed away on February 21, 2025, at his home in Ava, Missouri. His family was by his side.

On December 5, 1932, Bob was born in North Baltimore, Ohio to William Casper and Mabel Bishop.

Bob enlisted in the Ohio...

Feb 18, 2025

Constance Jean Garcia

Ava, Missouri

Constance Jean Garcia, 71 years,   5 months, and 1 day old, quietly left this earth to meet her Lord and join her family, after a long battle with a rare disease on  February 18, 2025 at her home in Ava, Missouri.

Constance was born September 17, 1953 in...

Feb 17, 2025

John Sterling Biddle

Seymour, Missouri

John Sterling Biddle,  75 years, 1 month, and 22 days old, passed away on February 17, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO.

John was born December 26, 1949 in York, Pennsylvania to Ralph and Evelyn Grace (Koontz) Biddle.

He graduated from North Caroline in Ridgely,...

Feb 15, 2025

We are saddened to announce the passing of Randy McCullough, 36, of Gainesville, who passed away on February 15, 2025, in a tragic car accident. Randy was born October 21, 1988 in Mtn Home, AR, to father, Luther Wages and mother, Denise Young.

Randy leaves behind his wife, Erica (Lee) McCullough and their three beloved children: Brantley,...

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,...