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Robert "Bob" Leroy Carter

Robert "Bob" Leroy Carter

Aug 24, 2013

Robert Leroy "Bob" Carter Burlington Junction, MO (formerly of Ava, MO) Robert Leroy Carter, 75 years, passed away on August 24, 2013 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, MO from a short illness. Bob was born June 25, 1938 in Caney, OK to Howard Taft and Ethel Pearl (Trigg) Carter. He graduated from high school in Stockton, CA. Bob was...

Lucille Donley

Lucille Donley

Aug 22, 2013

LUCILLE FRIEND DONLEY Lucille Friend Donley, 83, of Isabella, MO passed away on August 22, 2013 at Gainesville Healthcare Center. Lucille was born December 2, 1929 at Sapulpa, OK to Willie and Opal (McCullough) Friend. Lucille and Willis Donley were united in marriage November 12, 1946 in Mountain Home, AR. They lived 58 years at Isabella, where they raised beef...

Clifford "Dean" Davis

Clifford "Dean" Davis

Aug 21, 2013

Clifford "Dean" Davis Ava, MO Clifford Dean Davis, 87 years, passed away from a long illness on August 21, 2013 at his home with his family by his side. Dean was born May 25, 1926 in Ava, MO to Enoch Lincoln and Anna Laura (Gunnels) Davis. Dean was a lifelong resident of the Ava community. He was a Dairy and...

Judy A. Phillips

Judy A. Phillips

Aug 21, 2013

Judy A. Phillips, 58 years, went to Heaven on August 21, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family, friends, and her faithful companion BG. Judy was born April 19, 1955 in Pottstown, PA to Robert and Peg (Harrison) Williams. On May 25, 1973 Judy and Eddie Phillips were united in marriage in Ava, MO and to this union two...

Mary Elizabeth Wilson Guthery

Mary Elizabeth Wilson Guthery

Aug 21, 2013

Mary Elizabeth Wilson Guthery Ava, MO Mary Elizabeth Guthery, 87 years, passed to heaven on August 21, 2013 at her home with her daughter, Judy by her side from a short illness. Elizabeth was born February 19, 1926 in Squires, MO to Robert "Bob" and Vergie L. (Walker) Spurlock. Elizabeth was a lifelong resident of Douglas County. On September 27,...

Lynda Martin

Lynda Martin

Aug 19, 2013

Lynda S. Martin, 65 After a 15 year battle with cancer, Lynda Martin departed for her reward on August 19, 2013 at the Ozarks Medical Center Hospital in West Plains, MO. She was born October 29, 1947 in Olean, New York, where she spent the first 11 years of her life. Her family, including grandparents, moved to Myrtle Beach, South...

Thelma June Byerley

Thelma June Byerley

Aug 16, 2013

Thelma June Byerley Wasola, MO Thelma June Byerley, 78 years, passed away on August 16, 2013 at her home with her family by her side. June was born June 30, 1935 in Brixey, MO to Thomas E. "T.E." and Louvada "Lou" (Stephens) Parsons. On August 14, 1953 June and Willard "Will" Byerley were united in marriage in Wasola, MO and...

Freda Clayton

Freda Clayton

Aug 16, 2013

FREDA MAE CLAYTON Freda Mae Clayton, 76, of Theodosia, MO passed away on August 16, 2013 at her residence. She was born on November 26, 1936 in Squires, MO, the daughter of John and Sally (Earles) Hodges. On August 28, 1957 Freda was united in marriage to Rayford Clayton in Mountain Home, AR. They built a house just north of...

Frank Mcdaniel

Frank Mcdaniel

Aug 15, 2013

Frank McDaniel Gainesville, MO Frank McDaniel, 77 years, passed away on August 15, 2013 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MO from a short illness with his children by his side. Frank was born January 29, 1936 in Wasola, MO to James "Jim" and Hattie (Frye) McDaniel. Frank was a lifelong resident of Ozark County. He was a Korean veteran and served...

Betty Howe

Betty Howe

Aug 15, 2013

Betty J. Howe Camdenton, MO (formerly of Ava, MO) Betty J. Howe, 79 years, passed away on August 15, 2013 at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach, MO. Betty was born April 16, 1934 in Arapaho, OK to Julius and Alvena (Ernst) Lenaburg. On August 12, 1954 Betty and Charles Edward "Bud" Howe were united in marriage in Hobart, OK...

Brad Lee Chambers

Brad Lee Chambers

Aug 5, 2013

Brad Lee Chambers, age 39, of Sherrard, IL, died Monday, August 5, 2013 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Avenue, Moline. Visitation is from 3:00-7:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Graveside services are 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 12, 2013 at Turkey...

Leo Nelson

Leo Nelson

Aug 2, 2013

Leo Nelson Ava, MO Leo Nelson loved life on this great earth, but he loved heaven too, the good Lord took him by his hand and lead him home Friday the 2nd of August. His wife Ruth Tate Nelson preceded him in death along with one brother Otto Nelson and sister-in-law Alpha Price Nelson, One sister Emma Nelson Hutsel and...

Johnie Miller

Johnie Miller

Aug 1, 2013

Johnie William Miller Ava, MO Johnie William Miller, 75 years, passed to heaven on August 1, 2013 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, MO from a long illness with his family by his side. Johnie was born May 1, 1938 in Ava, MO to Charley and Elsie (Burlison) Miller. Johnie was a life long resident of the Ava community....

Nova Bryan

Nova Bryan

Jul 26, 2013

NOVA MARIE BRYAN Nova Marie Bryan, 85, of Gainesville, MO passed away on July 26, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. She was born on February 6, 1928 in Luna, MO, the daughter of Thomas A. and Ollie Rae (Pitchford) Miller. Nova grew up in Ozark County and married Byron Bryan in 1948 in Mountain Home, AR. The couple...

Charles Cleo Burlile

Charles Cleo Burlile

Jul 25, 2013

Charles Cleo Burlile Springfield, MO Charles Cleo Burlile, 93 years, passed away on July 25, 2013 at Jordan Creek Nursing Home and Rehab., Springfield, MO. Cleo was born August 1, 1919 in Stratton, Colorado to Charles Franklin and Marjorie (Crady) Burlile. He graduated from Paseo High School in Kansas City, MO. Cleo was an Army Air Corp Veteran and served...

Palmer "Spud" Pellham

Palmer "Spud" Pellham

Jul 23, 2013

Palmer Pellham Sparta, MO Palmer "Spud" Pellham, 95 years, passed away on July 23, 2013 at Ozark Riverview Manor, Ozark, MO from a long illness with his family by his side. Palmer was born August 24, 1917 in Hammond, MO in Ozark County to Samuel Matthew and Georgia (Griffith) Pellham. Palmer was a resident of the Ozark and Sparta community...

Jack Lee Thorne

Jack Lee Thorne

Jul 20, 2013

Jack Lee Thorne Ava, MO Jack Lee Thorne, 84 years, passed away on July 20, 2013 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MO. Jack was born January 17, 1929 in Enid, OK to Walter Arthur and Hannah Mae (Curtis) Thorne. In November of 1957 Jack and Mary Cecilia Johnston were united in marriage in Seattle, WA and to this union three children...

Albert Cecil Erickson Jr.

Albert Cecil Erickson Jr.

Jul 18, 2013

Albert Erickson Ava, MO Albert Cecil Erickson, Jr. passed to heaven on July 18, 2013 with his wife, Joyce of 50 years by his side, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MO. Albert was born June 27, 1938 in Kansas City, MO to Albert and Anna (Connole) Erickson, Sr. Albert was a resident of the Ava community for many years. He was...

Aaron Bernice Morrison

Aaron Bernice Morrison

Jul 15, 2013

AARON BERNICE MORRISON, 95 ½ Aaron Bernice Morrison, 95 ½, of Gainesville, MO, passed away on July 15, 2013 at the Gainesville Healthcare Center surrounded by family and several caring and compassionate G.H.C.C. employees. "A.B." or "Bernice" was born on December 25, 1917, near Gainesville, the youngest of ten children to W.J. "Joe" and Linnie Lou "Rady" (Upton) Morrison. He...

Wasene Solomon

Wasene Solomon

Jul 12, 2013

Wasene Solomon Ava, MO Wasene Solomon, 66 years, passed away peacefully from a long illness on July 12, 2013 at her home with her family by her side. Wasene was born November 3, 1946 in Ozark County, MO to Jim and Donna (Lawson) McDaniel. She graduated from Ava High School. Wasene was a resident of the Ava community for many...

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