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Janet Lorene Perry
Oct 5, 2013
Janet L. Perry Janet L. Perry was born on December 6, 1953 in Dallas Texas the daughter of JD Prince and Berdie Mae Bond Prince, she was one of eight children born to this union. And departed this life on October 5, 2013 with her family by her side. Janet worked in the dry cleaning business for many years before...
Charles Lewis "Chuck" Briscoe
Oct 4, 2013
Charles Lewis "Chuck" Briscoe Ava, MO Charles Lewis "Chuck" Briscoe, 90 years, passed away on October 4, 2013 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, MO. Chuck was born November 22, 1922 in Newark, OH to Herbert L. and Ethel A. (Dittman) Briscoe. Chuck grew up in Springdale, AR and at the age of 17 years he moved to California...
Donnie Inas Welch
Oct 3, 2013
Donnie Inas Welch Ava, MO Donnie Inas Welch, 87 years, passed to heaven on October 3, 2013, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Ava, MO with her family by her side. Donnie was born December 24, 1925, in Dugginsville, Missouri, to Ireland and Edna (Due) Wells. Donnie was raised by her grandparents, Benjamin Perl and Mary Frances Henderson Wells,...
John North
Sep 29, 2013
JOHN RAY NORTH John Ray North, 59, of Gainesville, MO passed away on September 29, 2013 at the Gainesville Healthcare Center. He was born on November 15, 1953 in Gainesville, the son of Everett Ray and Rilla Jane (Davis) North. John grew up in Gainesville and was a 1971 graduate of Gainesville High School. After graduation, he moved to Springfield,...
Kerman O. Mcswain
Sep 26, 2013
Kerman O. McSwain Ava, MO Kerman O. McSwain, 97 years, passed to Heaven on September 26, 2013 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, MO with his family by his side. Kerman was born July 28, 1916 in Thornfield, MO to John Thomas and Lillie (Lawson) McSwain. Kerman lived most of his life in the Ava community. In 1938 Kerman...
Lewis W. Suits
Sep 25, 2013
Lewis Wayne Suits Ava, MO Lewis Wayne Suits, 73 years, passed to heaven on September 25, 2013 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, MO with his wife and family by his side. Lewis was born September 22, 1940 in East Prairie, MO to France and Eugenia (Evans) Suits. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and served during the Vietnam...
Joseph Komives
Sep 24, 2013
Joseph Komives, 77 Words of remembrance for Joseph Komives, 77, of Gainesville, will be shared at the end of the regular 8:30 a.m. service Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, at St. William's Catholic Church in Gainesville. Mr. Komives died Sept. 24 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born Oct. 13, 1935, in New Brunswick, N.J., the son of Steven and Lee...
Lois Arlene Weidman
Sep 24, 2013
Lois Arlene Weidman Ava, MO Lois Arlene Weidman, 81 years, passed to heaven on September 24, 2013 at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, MO. Lois was born July 28, 1932 in Omaha, NE to Robert and Alice (McIntosh) Fitzgerald. She graduated from Technical High School in Omaha, NE. Lois was a resident of the Ava community for several years....
Alice Landsdown
Sep 19, 2013
ALICE FAYE LANDSDOWN Alice Faye Landsdown, 61, of Gainesville, MO passed away on September 19, 2013 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, AR. She was born on February 3, 1952 in Lake Village, IN, the daughter of James and Marguerite Bradburn. Alice grew up and graduated from high school in Indiana. She worked for many years as a...
Gerald Haynes
Sep 16, 2013
Gerald Haynes Ava, MO Gerald Haynes, 81 years, passed away on September 16, 2013 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, MO from a long illness. Gerald was born June 13, 1932 in Douglas County, MO to Roscoe and Lois Wilma (Swearengin) Haynes. Gerald was a resident of the Ava community for many years. He was a retired self employed...
Fredrick Otto Searcy
Sep 15, 2013
Fredrick Otto Searcy Ava, MO Mr. Searcy died September 15, 2013 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center in Ava, MO. He was born July 17, 1951 in Artesia, California to Jack and Delphine (Bruntz) Searcy. Fredrick and Doris (Long) Robertson were married February 14, 1993. He had two stepsons and one step-grandaughter. Fredrick enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was...
Jerry Mcginnis
Sep 15, 2013
Jerry Noel McGinnis Jerry Noel McGinnis, 78, of Tecumseh, MO passed away on September 15, 2013 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, AR. He was born on February 6, 1935 in Mammoth, Mo to Ross and Lela (Walker) McGinnis. On May 27, 1955, Jerry was united in marriage to Frances Mae Varnon in Taft, CA. Jerry and Frances...
Basil Miller
Sep 13, 2013
BASIL FRED MILLER Basil Fred Miller, 66, of Theodosia, MO passed away on September 13, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on September 20, 1946 in Gainesville, MO the son of Nadene Miller. Basil was a life-long resident of Ozark County. On December 14, 1967 he was united in marriage to Janice Cole. He was...
Erma Luna
Sep 12, 2013
ERMA LEE LUNA Erma Lee Luna, age 91, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2013 in Gainesville, Mo. She was born to Oliver Hart and Lou Hart on July 18, 1922 in Dugginsville, Mo. She married John Luna in 1940 who preceded her in death 2 months short of their 70th wedding anniversary. Erma Lee spent most of her life...
Betty Arnett
Sep 8, 2013
BETTY JEAN ARNETT Betty Jean Arnett, 66, of Caulfield, MO passed away on September 8, 2013 at her residence. She was born on June 14, 1947 in Elijah, MO, the daughter of Vince and Tavie (Dodson) Evans. Betty was a graduate of Bakersfield High School. On December 23, 1965 she was united in marriage to Robert Arnett in Bakersfield, MO....
Raymond Doyle Lakey
Sep 8, 2013
Raymond Doyle Lakey Seymour, MO (Douglas County) Raymond Doyle Lakey, 84 years, passed to heaven on September 8, 2013 at his home with his family by his side. Doyle was born November 1, 1928 in Douglas County, MO to Jason and Bertha Hazel (Sharpton) Lakey. Doyle was a lifetime resident of Douglas County. He was a retired Escavator and Machine...
Gary Marion Atchison
Sep 7, 2013
Gary Marion Atchison Ava, MO Gary Marion Atchison, 65 years, passed to heaven on September 7, 2013 at his home from a sudden illness with his wife and daughter by his side. Gary was born October 22, 1947 in Ava, MO to Marion and Elsie (Detherage) Atchison. He graduated from Ava High School. Gary was a resident of the Ava...
Ashlynn Christine Markle
Sep 5, 2013
Ashlynn Christine Markle (infant) Ava, MO Ashlynn Christine Markle, passed to heaven on September 5, 2013 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, MO. Ashlynn Christine was born September 5, 2013 to James Tyler and Nicole Lea (Nichols) Markle. Ashlynn Christine was preceded in death by her maternal great grandmother, Ima Fay Browning and a paternal great great grandmother, "Mam-Maw" Burnett....
George Grant Johnson
Sep 3, 2013
George Grant Johnson, 84 years, passed away on September 3, 2013 at his home in Ava, MO with his family by his side. Grant was born February 25, 1929 in Vernal, Utah to George Elias and Sarah Emma (Smuin) Johnson. Grant was a resident of the community for many years. He was a dairy farmer. On June 5, 1948 Grant...
Reba Maxine "Jackie" Jennings
Aug 29, 2013
In Loving Memory of Reba Maxine (Jackie) Jennings Heavener, OK Reba Maxine (Jackie) Jennings, 76 years, passed away on August 29, 2013 at Sparks Hospital, Ft. Smith, AR.; Jackie was born October 28, 1936 in Gainesville, Missouri to Claude and Osa Marie (Whillock) Loftis. Jackie and Robert Wayne Jennings were united in marriage on November 10, 1953 in Jefferson County,...
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