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Harold Raymond Carson

Harold Raymond Carson

Jan 19, 2015

Harold Raymond Carson Wasola, MO Harold Raymond Carson, Retired Lieutenant Commander United States Navy age 89 of Wasola, Missouri passed into eternity on Monday January 19, 2015 due to illness. Harold was born in 1925 in Jacksonville, Illinois to Walter and Bertha Rae Carson. He attended Jacksonville High School and graduated in 1943. He received a chemistry scholarship to college,...

Carryl Brown

Carryl Brown

Jan 18, 2015

JULIA CARRYL BROWN Julia Carryl (Bradley) Brown was born the daughter of Wilford Woodrow "Bill" Bradley and Mona Belle (Warrick) Bradley on May 31, 1947, at Gainesville, MO and departed this life on January 18, 2015, at Springfield, MO at the age of 67 years. She was united in marriage to Ralph Lee Brown, December 11, 1964 in rural Douglas...

Mildred Fern Watson

Mildred Fern Watson

Jan 12, 2015

Mildred Watson Ava, MO Mildred Fern Watson, 92 years, passed to Heaven on January 12, 2015 of congestive heart failure at Springfield, MO with her sister, JoAnn and husband, Fred Souder Livingston by her side. Mildred was born September 5, 1922 in Lutie, MO to Rev. George and Clara (Bruer) Willhoit. Being raised in Ozark County, she went to grade...

Johnnie Chisam

Johnnie Chisam

Jan 10, 2015

Johnnie Chisam, of KCKS, passed away at the age of 82 on Sat. Jan. 10 at home. He was born in Isabella, MO, the son of Noah and Vic Whisnant Chisam. He worked for Sunshine Biscuit for 42 years, retiring in 1995. Johnnie was preceded in death by his first wife Donnie in 1984; brothers Olen, Everett, Ed and Wes...

Ladonna Sue Mckinney

Ladonna Sue Mckinney

Jan 7, 2015

Ladonna Sue McKinney Dora, MO Ladonna Sue (Mears) McKinney was born August 17, 1950 in Norwood, MO to Luther Ray Mears and Esther L. (Elliott) Mears. On May 24, 1981 Ladonna and Daniel McKinney were united in marriage in Ozark County. She passed away on January 7, 2015 at the farm in Dora, MO, at the age of 64 years....

Lance Ray Watterson

Lance Ray Watterson

Jan 7, 2015

Lance Ray Watterson Ava, MO Lance Ray Watterson, 53 years, passed to Heaven on January 7, 2015 at Rocky Ridge Nursing Home in Mansfield, MO with his family by his side. Lance was born November 13, 1961 to Jim and Gaytha (Lakey) Watterson in Springfield, MO. He graduated from Mt. Zion Bible School. Lance grew up on the family farm...

Ralph Dean Call

Ralph Dean Call

Jan 3, 2015

Ralph Dean Call Ava, MO Ralph Dean Call, 71 years, 11 months, and 13 days old, passed to Heaven, surrounded by his family, on January 3, 2015 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, MO from a sudden illness. Ralph was born January 21, 1943 in Ava, MO to Alva and Thelma (Strait) Call. He graduated from Ava High School...

Stan Warner

Stan Warner

Jan 2, 2015

STAN WARNER Stan Warner, 61, of Gainesville, MO passed away on January 2, 2015. Stan was an avid backpacker and hiker, and was always happiest when on a long hike. He was born in Akron, OH to Ray A. Warner and Joan (Patterson) Warner on October 24, 1953. He served in the U.S. Army from 1972-1976, and received his degree...

Lorene Reba Nash

Lorene Reba Nash

Jan 2, 2015

Lorene "Rene" Reba Nash Ava, MO Lorene Reba Nash, 97 years, 9 months, passed to Heaven on January 2, 2015 at Mercy Hospital. Rene was born April 2, 1917 in Squires, MO to Jesse Madison and Opal Fern (Abel) Nash. Rene loved cooking even until the week before her passing. She enjoyed bowling until she was 82 years old. Rene...

James Boyd Vanhouden

James Boyd Vanhouden

Jan 1, 2015

James Boyd VanHouden Springfield, MO James Boyd VanHouden, 74 years, 7 months, and 23 days old, departed this life on January 1, 2015 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MO with his family by his side. Boyd was born May 9, 1940 in Ava, MO to Ruben and Alice (Kellogg) VanHouden. On March 9, 1963 Boyd and Lena Duckworth were united in...

Lawrence "Larry" Eugene Heatherly

Lawrence "Larry" Eugene Heatherly

Dec 31, 2014

Lawrence "Larry" Heatherly Mountain Grove, MO Lawrence Eugene Heatherly, 84 years, passed to heaven on December 31, 2014 at Country Living Assisted Living Center in Mtn. Grove, MO. Larry was born March 17, 1930 in Ava, MO to Dewey and Alice (Bullard) Heatherly. In 1953 Larry and Nadine Hodges were united in marriage and to this union four children were...

Irene Smith

Irene Smith

Dec 30, 2014

Irene Smith Irene Smith was born April 6, 1931 in Protem, MO. to Elijah and Linda (Coiner) Jennings. Irene Jennings and Roy Smith were united in marriage on June 6, 1953 in Mountain Home, AR. Roy and Irene spent their life on the family farm in Isabella, MO. During her 10 year teaching career, mostly in one room school houses,...

Earl Steward

Earl Steward

Dec 25, 2014

Earl Steward Rock Island, Illinois Earl Steward, 93, a resident of Rock Island, Illinois died on Thursday, December 25, 2014 at St. Anthony's Continuing Care Center in Rock Island where he had resided for the past two years. Visitation will be from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf, Iowa....

Sue Bennett

Sue Bennett

Dec 23, 2014

Evelyn "Sue" Bennett, 68, of Wellington, Missouri passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014. She was born August 10, 1946 in Gainesville, Missouri to Claudia Alene and Ancil Eldon Turner. Sue lived in Thornfield, Missouri for many years prior to moving to Wellington in 1981. She was preceded in death by her father, Ancil; and granddaughter, Bailey Bennett. Sue is survived...

Bobby Robbins

Bobby Robbins

Dec 21, 2014

Bobby 'Bob' Robbins, 68 Bobby "Bob" Charles Robbins, born Aug. 9, 1946, loving father and grandfather, passed away at his home in Coupeville, Washington, on Dec. 21, 2014. Bob had battled stage 4 pulmonary hypertension, a rare and complex disease that restricts the blood vessels of the lungs. Bob was preceded in death by his dear parents, Byron and Cuma...

James Beasley

James Beasley

Dec 20, 2014

James W. Beasley, 77 Funeral services for James W. Beasley, 77, of Gainesville were held Dec. 23, 2014, at Lilly Ridge General Baptist Church with Brother Dale Roberts officiating. Mr. Beasley died Dec. 20 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born April 18, 1937, in Gainesville, the son of Oda B. and Lucy Jane Coy...

Frieda Winona Thurman

Frieda Winona Thurman

Dec 17, 2014

Frieda Thurman Ava, MO Frieda Thurman, 92 years, 7 months, and 7 days old, passed to Heaven on December 17, 2014 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, MO. Frieda was born May 10, 1922 in Douglas County, MO to Wayne and Maudie (Heath) Thomas. Frieda was a life long resident of Douglas County. On November 14, 1946 Frieda and...

James Dwayne Nelson

James Dwayne Nelson

Dec 15, 2014

James D. "Jim" Nelson Ava, MO James D. Nelson, 81 years, 11 months, and 14 days old, passed away on December 15, 2014 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO with his family by his side. Jim was born January 1, 1933 in Douglas County, MO to Robert and Maudie (Maggard) Nelson. Jim was a life long resident of the Goodhope...

John Henry Masters

John Henry Masters

Dec 8, 2014

John Henry Masters Clever, MO John Henry Masters, 68 years, passed away on December 8, 2014 at his home with his family by his side. John was born August 11, 1946 in Kansas City, Kansas to Edgar Louis and Mae Mary (Belsuel) Masters. John was a semi-retired truck driver for Schrock Trucking in Springfield, MO. He trucked for over 40...

Norman Edward Alcorn

Norman Edward Alcorn

Dec 8, 2014

Norman Edward Alcorn, 93 years, 5 months, and 26 days old, passed to Heaven on December 8, 2014 at his home with his family by his side. Norman was born in the Black Oak Community on June 12, 1921 to James Edgar and Sarah Jane (Willard). Norman was an auxiliary deputy during Leonard Sanders term as Sheriff. Norman was a...

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