Obituary Listing

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...

Sep 23, 2024

Robert Kenneth "Kenny" Thompson

Ava, Missouri

Robert Kenneth Thompson, 60 years, 11 months, and 13 days old, passed away suddenly on September 23, 2024 at his home.

Kenny was born October 10, 1963 in Ocala, FL to Robert and Ida (Mearse) Thompson.

He grew up in Ocala and graduated from High...

Sep 20, 2024

Leo Glen Detherage

Ava, MO

October 15th, 1930, was a cool still morning, wood smoke and mist created a heavy haze that had settled in the valley the night before.  With dew dripping off autumn foliage the sun greeted the day over the Ozark Mountains bringing along with-it Glen. E.T. & Inez welcomed their pride...

Sep 18, 2024

Mary Rackley

Rogersville, Missouri

A Celebration of Life for Mary Rackley, 86, will be held on Saturday, September 28 at 1:00 with a eulogy to follow at approximately 1:45 at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Gainesville, MO.

Mary passed away on September 18, 2024 after a sudden illness.  Mary was born on August 27,...

Sep 17, 2024

Jennifer Lynn Parry, 66, of Squires, MO passed away September 17, 2024 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was born January 3, 1958 in Vernon, TX to Garvin Henry and Myrtle Foster.

Jennifer graduated from Front Range Community College in Colorado with an associate degree in nursing. She gave 37 years of her life...

Sep 14, 2024

Vivian Lakey Smith

El Dorado, Arkansas

Vivian Lorene (Lakey) Smith, age 95 of El Dorado, AR, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Hudson Memorial Nursing Home of El Dorado.

Vivian was born on December 26, 1928 in Norwood, MO, the oldest child of Thomas Lakey and Minnie Owen (Hutchison) Lakey.

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Sep 12, 2024

Patsy Ann Cheek, 82, of Theodosia, MO passed away September 12, 2024 at the Gainesville Healthcare Center. She was born August 20, 1942 in Theodosia to Lonnie and Brooksie (Mahan) McGinnis.

Patsy was a graduate of Gainesville High School. She began working at Mar Bax Shirt Factory in Gassville, AR where she met the love of her...

Sep 11, 2024

John Christopher "Chris" Tharp

Ava, Missouri

John Christopher Tharp, 74 years, 9 months, and 3 days old, went on to grander adventures on September 11, 2024, under hospice care in Springfield, Missouri.  His wife was by his side.

Chris was born December 8, 1949, in Chicago, IL, to John Hiram and Sally (Bodlovich)...