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Ulen "Buddy" Gussie Boudreaux Jr.

Ulen "Buddy" Gussie Boudreaux Jr.

May 5, 2014

"Buddy" Ulen Gussie Boudreaux Jr.

Hartville, MO

Buddy was born Feb. 19, 1946, New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of Doris C. (Monier) and Ulen Gussie Boudreaux Sr. He left this world to go meet his Lord on May 5, 2014, 8:25 a.m. at his home in Wright County, MO.

Buddy was a truck...

William "W.R." Rich

William "W.R." Rich

May 1, 2014

WILLIAM "W.R." RICH

William Rodney Rich, 72, of Gainesville, MO, known to some as Rodney, W.R. or Pa, was born in Stuttgart, AR on March 4, 1942 the son of Walter and Eunice (Hart) Rich. He left this world on May 1, 2014 at 12:15 a.m. at the NHC Healthcare Center in West Plains, MO.

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Dorothea Valeika

Dorothea Valeika

Apr 30, 2014

Dorothea R Valeika

Dorothea Valeika, 94 years, passed to Heaven on April 30, 2014 at NHC Healthcare Center, West Plains, MO.

Dorothea was born November 25, 1919 in White Cloud, Michigan to Clark and Kitty (Branch) Anible.

Dorothea and Albert Valeika were united in marriage in 1957 at Council Bluffs, Iowa .

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Doris Annabell Barber

Doris Annabell Barber

Apr 28, 2014

Doris Annabell (Driskell) Barber

Nixa, MO

Doris Annabell Barber, 82 years, 0 months, and 6 days old, passed to heaven on April 28, 2014 at Ozark, MO.

Doris was born April 22, 1932 in Drury, MO to Thomas "T.J." and Cora (Bell) Driskell. She graduated from Dora High School.

Doris was...

Judith Ann Zernicke

Judith Ann Zernicke

Apr 28, 2014

Judith Ann Zernicke

Ava, MO

Judith   Zernicke, 63 years, passed to Heaven on April 28, 2014 at Cox Health, Springfield, MO. Judy was born April 5, 1951 in Squires, MO to James and Florence (Mallonee) Lamb.

Judy and Gerald Lee Zernicke were united in marriage on December, 19, 1975 at Elma, WA.

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Russell Curtis

Russell Curtis

Apr 25, 2014

Russell Curtis

Ava, MO

Russell Curtis, 68 years, passed to heaven on April 25, 2014 at his home with his loving family by his side.

Russell was born December 31, 1945 in Rockbridge, MO to Lawson C. and Thedith V. (Arnett) Curtis.

Russell was a life long resident of the Ava...

Benjamin John Long Jr.

Benjamin John Long Jr.

Apr 24, 2014

BENJAMIN JOHN LONG JR

A celebration of life will be held for Benjamin John Long Jr., 56, of Gainesville, MO on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 2 p.m. in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home chapel in Gainesville, MO. A gathering after the service will be held at the home of good friends, David and Gina Hirsh. All are...

Jo Ann Parris

Jo Ann Parris

Apr 22, 2014

Jo Ann Parris, 75, Gainesville, MO, formerly of Lawrence, KS, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at her home. She was born February 26th, 1939 in Lucerne, Missouri to the late Charles and Mildred Fleshman.

On May 1st, 1955, Jo Ann was married to Basil E. Parris in Ozark, Missouri. She was a home-maker and...

Conley Albert Welch

Conley Albert Welch

Apr 19, 2014

Conley Albert Welch, 84 years, passed away on April 19, 2014 at his home.

Conley was born March 16, 1930 in Hammond, MO to Bennie A. and Francis (Boyles) Welch.

Conley lived in Ava for the last 20 years after moving from Ocie. He worked construction and was a dairy farmer.

Conley was...

Mary Reba Upton Ramsey

Mary Reba Upton Ramsey

Apr 19, 2014

MARY REBA UPTON RAMSEY

Mary Reba Upton Ramsey of Shawnee, KS passed away peacefully on April 19, 2014 at the age of 90. She was born to Edward E. "Ted" and Daisy (Mahan) Upton on June 13, 1923 at Theodosia, MO. On November 9, 1940 she married Mearl Holmes of New Hope, MO and to this union...

Helen "Ginger" Chittum

Helen "Ginger" Chittum

Apr 18, 2014

HELEN "GINGER" LOUISE ROBBINS CHITTUM

Helen "Ginger" Louise Robbins Chittum passed away April 18, 2014 at her home in Howards Ridge, MO following a lengthy illness. She was born September 7, 1920 in Mammoth, MO to Walter Scott and Nora Ann Williams Robbins.

She joined the Women's Army Auxiliary in the spring of 1943 and...

Verl Williamson

Verl Williamson

Apr 17, 2014

Verl Arlynn Williamson, 81, of Theodosia, MO passed away Thursday April 17, 2014 quietly at home after battling a long illness. He was born September 11, 1932 of K.C. and Jencie Williamson (deceased) in Nottinghill, MO. He served over 20 years in the US Navy and was a long time member of the VFW and AMVETS of Isabella, MO....

Marshall Collins

Marshall Collins

Apr 17, 2014

Marshall Dale Collins was born July 21st, 2013 and received his angel wings on April 17 th , 2014 after 8 months and 27 days he spent fighting in the NICU. He was surrounded by his parents, family and many friends whom he touched during his amazing yet short life.

Marshall's life may have been short but...

Christopher Paul Boyd

Christopher Paul Boyd

Apr 15, 2014

Christopher Paul Boyd

Norwood, MO

Christopher Paul Boyd, 21 years, passed away on April 15, 2014 with his family by his side at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, MO due to injuries from an auto accident.

Chris was born September 11, 1992 in Porterville, CA to Jeffrey and Leanna (Hambelton) Boyd. He graduated...

Joyce Overturf

Joyce Overturf

Apr 14, 2014

JOYCE LUCILLE (ROBBINS) OVERTURF

Joyce Lucille (Robbins) Overturf, 83, of Gainesville, MO passed away peacefully on April 14, 2014 at her residence. She was born on October 19, 1930 in Seattle, WA, the daughter of Raymond Ralph and Maxine Marcella (Halpin) Robbins.

Joyce was united in marriage to Roy Overturf on February 2, 1957 in...

Christine M. Brusco

Christine M. Brusco

Apr 13, 2014

Christine M. Brusco

Ava, MO

Christine M. Brusco passed away Palm Sunday, April 13, 2014 at home southwest of Ava, Missouri. By her side was her beloved cat Rusty, her son, Fred Bogart and his wife Marcia.

Just shy of her 96th birthday, "Chris" as she liked to be called was born May...

Scott Kirkover

Scott Kirkover

Apr 13, 2014

SCOTT ALLEN KIRKOVER

Scott Allen Kirkover, 43, of Gainesville, MO passed away on April 13, 2014 at the Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House in Mountain Home, AR. He was born on August 27, 1970 in Chester, IL, the son of Gerald Dean and Ruth Ann (Mifflin) Kirkover.

Scott is survived by his wife Sandra...

Leonard Esley Hall

Leonard Esley Hall

Apr 9, 2014

Leonard Esley Hall

Squires, MO

Leonard Esley Hall, 56 years, passed away on April 9, 2014 at his home.

Leonard was born July 7, 1957 in Roy, MO to William Arthur and Mary Luvina (Cunningham) Hall. He graduated from Ava High School.

Leonard lived most of his life in the Squires...

Shirley Ann Riley

Shirley Ann Riley

Apr 9, 2014

Shirley Riley

Ava, MO

On April 8, 2014, ShirleyAnn Riley has come to be at peace after a long battle with cancer. With the love and support of a wonderful man, Lon Jeske, she fought to the very end.

Shirley was born August 26, 1956 in Mansfield, MO to Arthur and Faye (Hicks)...

Freda Fay Hector

Freda Fay Hector

Apr 9, 2014

Freda Fay Hector

Ava, MO

Freda Fay Hector, 82 years, 6 months, and 12 days old, passed to Heaven on April 9, 2014 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, MO.

Freda was born September 27, 1931 in Lake City, AR, to Herbert and Carmen (Williams) Adams.

Freda was a resident of...

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