Ralph L. Turley
Aug 29, 2011
Ralph LeRoy Turley Ava, MO Ralph LeRoy Turley, 76 years, left this earth August 29, 2011 to be with the Lord. Ralph was born October 28, 1934 in Modoc, KS to Robert and Alma (Borst) Turley. He was the youngest of 10 children. Ralph grew up in western Kansas where he met the love of his life, Sandra Lois Evans....
Ronald "Ronnie" Doyn Fleetwood
Aug 28, 2011
Ronald "Ronnie" Doyn Fleetwood Ava, MO Ronald Doyn Fleetwood, 72 years, 10 months, and 15 days old, passed away on August 28, 2011 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, MO from complications following cancer surgery. Ronald was born October 13, 1938 in Sweden, MO to Clyde and Doris (Stout) Fleetwood. Ronnie was a lifelong resident of the Ava community. He...
Patricia "Pat" Brazeal
Aug 26, 2011
Patricia Ann Brazeal, 73 years, passed away on August 26, 2011 at St.John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, MO. Pat was born March 1, 1938 in Junction City, KS to Eleanor "Gussy" and Walter Smith. Pat was a Homemaker and resident of the Ava & Squires community for many years. In 1955 Pat and William Grandville Brazeal were united in marriage...
Mary Frances Hampton
Aug 24, 2011
Mary Frances Hampton Ava, MO Mary Frances Hampton, 63 years, passed to heaven on August 24, 2011 at St.John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, MO. Mary was born July 20, 1948 in Pond Fork, MO to Herbert and Ella Mae (Kenner) Wilson. Mary was a resident of the Ava community most of her life. On Dec. 30, 1972 Mary and John...
James V. Cunningham
Aug 22, 2011
James V. Cunningham Fordland, MO James V. Cunningham, 73 years, passed to heaven on August 22, 2011 at his home with his family by his side. James was born February 19, 1938 in Dunklin County, MO to James and Dalie (Hicks) Cunningham. James was a resident of Fordland since 1967 moving from St. Charles, MO. On May 16, 1958 James...
Erma Lee Cudney
Aug 21, 2011
Erma Lee Cudney Ava, MO Erma Lee Cudney, 80 years, passed to heaven on August 21, 2011 at her home with her family by her side. Erma was born April 11, 1931 in Pansy, MO to Roy and Kate (Nelson) Davis. Erma and James Cudney were united in marriage on 12/24/1960 at Newton, KS. At the time of their marriage...
Robert Bochert Sr.
Aug 21, 2011
ROBERT WILLIAM BOCHERT SR. Robert William Bochert Sr., 84, of Gainesville, MO formerly of Union, MO, passed to heaven on August 21, 2011 at the Gainesville Healthcare Center in Gainesville, MO. He was born on September 4, 1926 in Beaufort, MO, the son of Henry and Ada (Plegge) Bochert. On November 23, 1944 Robert was united in marriage to Audrey...
Donald Reed
Aug 20, 2011
Donald Owen Reed Gainesville, MO Donald Owen Reed, 75, of Gainesville, MO passed to heaven on August 20, 2011 at Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House in Mountain Home, AR. He was born April 4, 1936 in Mt. Ararat, MO to Owen and Mae (Loring) Reed. On May 25, 1957 Don was united in marriage to Josephine Hill in West...
Anna Guzik
Aug 19, 2011
ANNA JOSEPHINE GUZIK Anna Josephine Guzik, 90, of Gainesville, MO, formerly of Cicero, IL, passed to heaven on August 19, 2011 at the Gainesville Healthcare Center, Gainesville, MO. She was born on October 6, 1920 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Frank and Marina (Spagnola) Gatto. On August 5, 1949 she was united in marriage to Chester Guzik in Chicago,...
Athel E.G. Jackson
Aug 19, 2011
Athel E. G. Jackson Ava, MO Athel E. G. Jackson, 79 years, passed to heaven on August 19, 2011 at his home with his family by his side. Athel was born August 16, 1932 in Mt. Judea, AR to Ashley and Gertie (Campbell) Jackson. Athel lived in the Ava community since 1964 moving from the Kansas City area. On December...
Stephanie Curtright
Aug 13, 2011
Stephanie Jean Curtright Caulfield, MO Stephanie Jean Curtright, 45, of Caulfield, MO passed to heaven on August 13, 2011 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born January 27, 1966 in Kennett, MO to James and Barbara (Edwards) Jarrett Shelton. In life, Stephanie loved the outdoors, poetry, and re-uniting adopted children with their birth parents. Stephanie...
Regina Lynne Chaffee
Aug 11, 2011
Regina Lynn Chaffee Republic, MO Regina Lynn Chaffee, 63 years, passed away on August 11, 2011 at her home. Regina was born August 3, 1948 in Douglas County, MO to Willis and Imogene (Leroy) Alsup. On January 16, 1971, Regina and James Dallas Chaffee were united in marriage in Ava, MO. Regina was a homemaker and housewife. She was a...
Nellie Chisam
Aug 9, 2011
NELLIE LOUISE CHISAM Nellie Louise Chisam, 83, of Gainesville, passed away at the Gainesville Health Care Center on August 9, 2011. Nellie was born on March 10, 1928 in Dugginsville, MO to Eliga and Odessa(Osborn) Friend. A homemaker,who loved to garden and spoil her grandchildren, she married Eddie Chisam on December 13, 1949 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Nellie was a...
Cheryl Gay Hopper
Aug 9, 2011
Cheryl Gay Hopper Ava, MO Cheryl Gay Hopper, 61 years, passed to heaven on August 9, 2011 at her home with her family by her side. Cheryl was born December 11, 1949 in Springfield, MO to Leonard and Mary (Gaulding) Owens. Cheryl was a lifelong resident of the Ava community. On January 2, 1998 Cheryl and William "Bill" Hopper were...
Dorothy Jean Thompson
Aug 8, 2011
Dorothy Jean Thompson Ava, MO Dorothy Jean Thompson, 68 years, 5 months, and 5 days old, passed away on August 8, 2011 at her home with her family by her side. Dorothy was born March 3, 1943 in Ft. Pierce, FL to Quentin and Hazel (Scott) Salter. She and Rudy lived and raised their children in western Douglas Co.and Dorothy...
Lawrence Alvie Miller
Aug 7, 2011
Lawrence Alvie Miller Ava, MO Lawrence Alvie Miller, 89 years, 0 months, and 8 days old, passed to heaven on August 7, 2011 at his home with his family by his side. Lawrence was born July 30, 1922 in Silverton, MO in Douglas County to Hermie and Angie Miller. On November 17, 1942 Lawrence and Bernece Harris were united in...
Sandra Rodabaugh
Aug 6, 2011
Sandra Rodabaugh, 58 years, 4 months, and 30 days old, passed to heaven on August 6, 2011 at her home. Sandra was born March 7, 1953 in Marion, IN to Dewey and Thelma (Havens) Foreman. Sandra was homemaker. She enjoyed ceramics, needlepoint, and loved taking care of animals. She was a Christian and a member of the Ava Full Gospel...
Barry Jones
Aug 6, 2011
Barry Jones Ava, MO Barry Jones, 63 years, passed away on August 6, 2011 at his home. Barry was born October 1, 1947 in Stockton, CA to Albert and Louise (Clements) Jones. Barry was a resident of the Ava community for several years moving from Lodi, CA. He enjoyed working as a Cabinet Maker and furniture refinishing. He also enjoyed...
Marjorie Beck Yancik
Aug 5, 2011
Marjorie W. Beck Yancik Gainesville, MO Marjorie W. Beck Yancik, 92, of Gainesville, MO passed to heaven on August 5, 2011 at Gainesville Healthcare Center. She was born April 21, 1919 in Glenrock, WY to Clarence and Elsie (Silen) Cumpston. Marjorie and James Beck were united in marriage on May 21, 1938 in Yuma, AZ. They were married for 61...
Lonnie Allen Combs
Aug 3, 2011
Lonnie Allen Combs Ava, MO Lonnie Allen Combs, 61 years, passed away on August, 3, 2011 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, MO. Lonnie was born April 21, 1950 at Bradleyville, Missouri to Richard and Norma (Horner) Combs. On August 29, 1969 Lonnie and Linda Jennings were married at Linda's parents home in McClurg, MO. They would have celebrated 42...
