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Ruth Ellen Mccleary

Ruth Ellen Mccleary

Sep 30, 2011

Ruth Ellen McCleary Rock Springs, WY Ruth Ellen McCleary, 83 years, passed to heaven on September 30, 2011 in Wyoming. Ruth was born August 7, 1928 in Taft, CA to George and Martha (Pearson) Gross. On May 18, 1946 Ruth and Claude McCleary were united in marriage in Ava, MO and to this union six children were born. Ruth was...

William "Bill" Jervy Humphries

William "Bill" Jervy Humphries

Sep 30, 2011

William "Bill" Jervy Humphries Ava, MO William Jervy Humphries, 84 years, passed to heaven on September 30, 2011 at Cox's Medical Center South, Springfield, MO. Bill was born May 13, 1927 in West Plains, MO to George Thomas and Veda Belle (Reaves) Humphries. Bill was a resident of the Ava community since 1978 moving from Springfield, MO. On May 22,...

Noble Gene Barker

Noble Gene Barker

Sep 25, 2011

Noble Gene Barker Jr. Drury, MO Noble Gene Barker Jr., 66, of Drury, MO passed to heaven on September 25, 2011 at his residence. He was born July 21, 1945 in Douglas County, MO to Noble Gene Sr and Susan Inez (Harrison) Barker. Noble Gene graduated from Pekin Community High School in 1963. He received his undergraduate degree from Iowa...

Laverna Hicks

Laverna Hicks

Sep 23, 2011

Laverna Lorene Hicks Ava, MO Laverna Lorene Hicks, 91 years, passed to heaven on September 23, 2011 at her home with her family by her side. Laverna was born June 21, 1920 in Squires, MO to James and Susie (Manning) Anderson. Laverna was a lifelong resident of the Ava community. On July 16, 1941 Laverna and Lloyd Wayne Hicks were...

Glada Watkins

Glada Watkins

Sep 23, 2011

Glada Faye Watkins Ava, MO Glada Faye Watkins, 81 years, 4 months, and 1 day old, passed to heaven on September 23, 2011 at Integris Baptist Medical in Oklahoma City. Glada was born May 22, 1930 in Bridgeport, IL to Ray and Lillie (Brumback) Heath. Glada was employed at Emerson Electric and was a resident of the Ava community for...

Mary Bates

Mary Bates

Sep 22, 2011

Mary Louise Bates Gainesville, MO Mary Louise Bates, 54, of Gainesville, MO passed to heaven on September 22, 2011 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, AR. Mary was a lifelong resident of Gainesville. She was born on April 10, 1957 at Dr. Herman's office, just off the square, in what is now the Ozark County Health Center. She...

Lois Nadine Hicks

Lois Nadine Hicks

Sep 20, 2011

Lois Nadine Hicks, 79 years, passed to heaven on September 20, 2011 at her home. Nadine was born January 20, 1932 in Douglas County, MO to George and Oma (Lansdown) Davis. Nadine was a lifelong resident of Douglas County. On July 16, 1960 Nadine and Curtis Wayne Hicks were united in marriage in Ava, MO and to this union six...

Jennifer Ramsey

Jennifer Ramsey

Sep 20, 2011

JENNIFER RENEA RAMSEY Jennifer Renea Ramsey, 34, of Wasola, MO passed away on September 20, 2011 at her residence. She was born on October 30, 1976 in Houston, TX the daughter of John and Kathryn (Barker) Schaefer. Jennifer was united in marriage to David Ramsey on October 18, 2000 in Mansfield, MO. She was a homemaker and a very loving...

Patricia Louise Miller

Patricia Louise Miller

Sep 17, 2011

Patricia Louise Miller, 78 years, passed to heaven on September 17, 2011 at her home in Ava, MO. Pat was born May 26, 1933 in Mtn. Home, AR to Vester G. "Chunk" and Annie (Dyer) Wood. Pat was a resident of Douglas County most of her life. She was a fulltime mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was a Christian...

Netta Lea Holt

Netta Lea Holt

Sep 17, 2011

Netta Lea Holt Ava, MO Netta Lea Holt, 77 years, passed to heaven on September 17, 2011 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, MO from a long illness. Netta was born April 2, 1934 in McClurg, MO to Horace H. and Lola Ann (Mitchell) Potter. Netta was a lifelong resident of Douglas County and Ava community. She was a...

Everett Loftis

Everett Loftis

Sep 11, 2011

EVERETT GLEN LOFTIS Everett Glen Loftis, 91, of Thornfield, MO passed to heaven on September 11, 2011 at the Gainesville Healthcare Center. He was born on December 19, 1919 in Romance, MO the son of William and Eliza (Ludwig) Loftis. Everett grew up in Romance where he attended elementary school, before coming to Gainesville High School. After graduating from Gainesville,...

Kevin Dale Lakey

Kevin Dale Lakey

Sep 10, 2011

Kevin Dale Lakey Ava, MO Kevin Dale Lakey, 49 years, passed away on September 10, 2011 at St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, MO. Kevin was born January 28, 1962 in Gainesville, MO to Noble and Bonnie (Byerlee) Lakey. Kevin loved the out doors and spent many hours fishing and canoeing on Bryant Creek near his home. Kevin was preceded...

Betty Lou Kinyon

Betty Lou Kinyon

Sep 7, 2011

Betty Lou Kinyon, 74 years, 7 months, and 28 days old, passed away on September 7, 2011 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, MO. Betty was born January 10, 1937 in Ava, MO to Glenn and Gladys (Evilsisor) Witchey. Betty was a homemaker and resident of the Ava community most of her life. In the summer of 1966 Betty...

James E. Coonts

James E. Coonts

Sep 2, 2011

James E. Coonts Ava, MO James E. Coonts, 79 years, passed to heaven on September 2, 2011 at St.John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, MO from a long battle of cancer. James was born December 18, 1931 in Douglas County, MO to Arthur and Carrie (Rhoades) Coonts. James retired from working at Oscar Meyer Co. in Davenport, IA after 35 years....

Alice Edith Ankarberg

Alice Edith Ankarberg

Sep 1, 2011

Alice Ankarberg Thornfield, MO Alice Edith Ankarberg, 94 years, passed to heaven on September 1, 2011 at Gainesville Nursing Home, Gainesville, MO. Alice was born January 8, 1917 to Rudolph and Clara (Ruenzel) Rehbein in Muskegan, MI. On September 13, 1947 Alice and Carl Ankarberg were united in marriage in the state of Michigan and to this union one daughter,...

Ralph L. Turley

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

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

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

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

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...

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