Obituary Listing

Oct 18, 2024

Sigel Cleon Amyx, known to his friends and family as Cleon, aged 92, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 18th, 2024 after a long, colorful life.

Cleon was born on February 1, 1932 to Curtis Sigel and Georgia "Wheeler" Amyx in Ozark County, Missouri. One of eight siblings, he graduated from Gainesville High School and...

Oct 15, 2024

James "Jim" Allen, 80, of Gainesville, MO passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024 peacefully at home. He was born December 5, 1943 in Youngstown, OH to Lloyd and Alice Allen.

Jim moved to California in his teens and later became a successful business owner. Upon his retirement in 2004 he moved to Ozark County where he enjoyed...

Oct 14, 2024

Patricia Darlene Shireman

Wasola, Missouri

Patricia Darlene Shireman, 65 years, 9 months, and 16 days old, passed away on, October 14, 2024 at Gainesville Healthcare Center.

Patricia was born December 29, 1958 in Springfield, Missouri to Durile B. "Buck" and Dorothy Elizabeth (Trask) Shireman.

She was a Christian and believed in...

Oct 12, 2024

Angela Jeanine Harley

Theodosia, Missouri

Angela Jeanine Harley, 59 years, 7 months, and 24 days old, passed away on, October 12, 2024 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri with her daughter by her side.

Angela was born February 19, 1965 in Branson, Missouri to James Robert Morris and Sharon Angeline (Robertson) Lyons....

Oct 11, 2024

Larry Don Vanpool, 77, of Tecumseh, Missouri, passed away on October 11, 2024, at the Baxter County Hospital. He was born on September 24, 1947, in Peach Orchard, Arkansas to Osmer and Edna Vanpool.

On December 29, 1967, Larry married the love of his life, Molly Jane Holder, in St. Louis, Missouri. He proudly served his country...

Oct 11, 2024

Cheryl Lynne Reecher

Ava, Missouri

Cheryl Lynne Reecher, 78 years, 8 months, 14 days old, passed peacefully on  October 11, 2024 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, MO with her family by her side.

Cheryl was born January 25, 1946 in Los Angeles, CA to Clyde and Clara  (Baldwin) Toler.

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Oct 9, 2024

Kathleen "Kathy" Salern

Ava, Missouri

Kathleen Bernice Salern, 85 years, 2 months, 2 days old, passed away on October 9, 2024, at Heart of the Ozarks Health Center in Ava.

Kathy was born August 7, 1939 in Los Angeles, California, to Harold and Dorothy (Winchell) Stephenson.

She retired from Xerox where...

Oct 8, 2024

Delores Ann Crain

Ava, Missouri

Delores Ann Crain, 88 years, 7 months, 14 days old, passed to her Heavenly home on October 8, 2024 with her family by her side. Delores had fought a courageous battle with cancer.

Delores was born February 25, 1936, in Hoffman, Oklahoma, to George and Olive (Phillips) Selvidge....

Oct 7, 2024

Beverly Ann McKenzie, 74, of Protem, Missouri, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024, surrounded by family.

Born on April 29, 1950, in St. Louis, Missouri, Beverly was the daughter of the late Theodore and Dorothy Litteken.  She was a loving wife to John McKenzie for 47 years and a devoted mother to one daughter, Teresa Zeleznock,...

Oct 4, 2024

Kenneth "Ken" Burress

Ava, Missouri

Kenneth Theodore Burress, 89 years, 6 months, and 13 days old, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2024 at his home with his family by his side.

Ken was born March 21, 1935 in Springfield, IL  to "Jackie" Marie (Burress) Sons. He was raised in Alton, IL. Ken...

Oct 4, 2024

Gerry Beckerman, a career Tatto Artist and an esteemed member of his community, lost his life unexpectedly on October 4th, 2024, at the age of 71.

Gerry is survived by his wife, Julie Beckerman, his children, Jennifer Christy, Douglas Irwin, Amber White, David Nesbit, Lauren Price, Ashley Fraelich, Jackie Rabbit, Katy MacMillan and Chelsea MacMillan; his brother,...

Oct 2, 2024

Danny Letsinger

Ava, Missouri

Daniel Harrison Letsinger, 88 years, 2 months, and 29 days old, passed peacefully to Heaven on, October 2, 2024, at his home, with family by his side.

Danny was born July 4, 1936, in Macomb, Missouri, to George and Etta Lee (Collett) Letsinger.

He grew up on...

Oct 2, 2024

Tousha Renee Dinwiddie, 45, of Gainesville, MO passed away October 2, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born May 9, 1979 in Mtn Home, AR to John Hogue and Shelia Scott.

Tousha worked as a CNA med tech at the Gainesville Healthcare Center. She was loved and respected by her co-workers for her positive attitude and...

Oct 2, 2024

Rev. James "Jim" Hanson

Ava, Missouri

James Hanson,  83 years, 11 months, 18 days old, went home to Heaven on October 2, 2024 at his home with his wife by his side.

Jim was born October 14, 1940 in Prescott, AZ to George Helmer and Verda Arizona (Conner) Hanson.

Jim was...

Oct 1, 2024

Danny Givans

Ava, Missouri

Daniel Lee Givans, 72 years,  9 months, 11 days old, passed away on  October 1, 2024, at his home, with his family by his side.

Danny was born December 21, 1951, in Springfield, Missouri, to Eldon Eugene and Hannah Louise (Russell) Givans.

Danny was raised in the...

Sep 27, 2024

Thomas Albert Myers, 72, of Theodosia, MO passed away September 27, 2024 at his residence. He was born April 13, 1952 in Pensacola, Fl to Lehman and Francis (Hatch) Myers.

Thomas grew up in Pensacola before joining the military at age eighteen. He served four years in the United States Marine Corps. After his service to his...

Sep 26, 2024

Richard Miller, 68, of Gainesville, MO passed away September 26, 2024 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, MO. He was born March 7, 1956 in Gainesville to Fred and Opal (Thompson) Miller. He was a lifelong resident of Gainesville and a 1974 graduate of Gainesville High School.

Richard was a devoted son, brother, father, husband, grandfather...

Sep 26, 2024

Funeral services for Rodney Miller, 67, of Gainesville, MO will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 4, 2024 in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home chapel in Gainesville. Visitation will be Friday morning from 10 a.m. to service time.

Rod passed away at Baxter Health Hospital in Mountain Home, AR at 6:08 pm on September 26, 2024. He...

Sep 25, 2024

Richard Comer Rector, 82, of Gainesville, MO passed away September 25, 2024 at his residence. He was born July 24, 1942 in Estelline, TX to Comer Rector and Matty Shockey.

Richard grew up in Macon, MO. He was a veteran having proudly served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam. After his military service, Richard...

Sep 25, 2024

Jeptha David Adams

Drury, Missouri

Jeptha David Adams, 63 years, 11 months, 14 days old, passed away on September 25, 2024, at Drury, MO, in Douglas County.

David was born October 11, 1960, in Monte Vista, CO, to Jeptha Wayne and Betty Joyce (Phillips) Adams.

David graduated from Monte Vista High...