Sonja Kay Smith
Aug 2, 2024
Sonja Kay Smith
Ava, Missouri
Sonja Kay Smith, 61 years, 10 months, and 26 days old, passed peacefully on August 2, 2024, at home. Â Her family was by her side.
On September 7, 1962, Sonja was born in Tucson, Arizona to  Billy Ray and Gladys Elaine (Spicer) Smith.
She grew up...
James Shoemaker Jr.
Aug 2, 2024
James Joseph Shoemaker Jr, 77, of Theodosia, MO passed away on August 2, 2024 at his residence. He was born February 28, 1947 in Chicago, IL to James Joseph and Rita Shoemaker.
As a young child, James moved with his family from Chicago to Erie, PA. After his high school graduation, James went to college where he...
Delpha June Roller
Jul 29, 2024
Delpha Roller
Ava, Missouri
Delpha June Roller, 94 years, 3 months, and 14 days old, passed peacefully on July 29, 2024 at her home with her family by her side.
Delpha was born April 15, 1930, in Roy, MO in Douglas County to Homer William and Amy Ellen (Sanders) Rosseau.
She...
John "Jack" Richard Mergendahl, Sr.
Jul 26, 2024
John  "Jack" Richard Mergendahl Sr.
Wasola, Missouri
John  "Jack" Richard Mergendahl Sr., 80 years, 22 days old, passed away on  July 26, 2024, at Gainesville Health Care Center with his family by his side.
Jack was born July 4, 1944 in Saugerties, New York, Â to James Henry and Blanche Katherine (Washburn) Mergendahl.
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Phillip Wayne Mcfarlin
Jul 25, 2024
Phillip McFarlin
Ava, Missouri
Phillip Wayne McFarlin, 68 years, 11 months, 29 days old, went to be with Jesus on July 25, 2024, at Mercy Hospital with family by his side.
Phillip was born July 27, 1955, in Ava, MO to Robert and Joyce (Keeton) McFarlin.
Phillip lived in Douglas County...
Sydney Rees Jenkins
Jul 25, 2024
Sydney Rees Jenkins
Ava, Missouri
Sydney Rees Jenkins, 81 years, 6 months, 20 days old, passed away on July 25, 2024, at her home in Ava with her family by her side.
Sydney was born January 5, 1943, in Scott City, Kansas to Frank and Velma (Pearce) Evans.
Sydney was raised...
Leon Vernon Caudill
Jul 23, 2024
Leon Vernon Caudill
Warsaw, Missouri
Leon Vernon Caudill, 77 years,  6 months, and 27 days old, passed away on  July 23, 2024, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.  His daughters were by his side.
Leon was born December 27, 1946, in Douglas County, Missouri, to Orbin and Mary (Britten) Caudill.
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Shannon Leigh Petro
Jul 23, 2024
Shannon Leigh Petro
Ava, Missouri
Shannon Leigh Petro, 57 years, and 30 days old, passed away on July 23, 2024, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, with her family by her side.
Shannon was born June 24, 1967, in Los Angeles, California, to Jerry Don and Marguerite Leslie (Salvage) Craig. She was...
Michael Ware
Jul 20, 2024
Michael Murray Ware, passed away peacefully at Hospice of the Ozarks on Saturday, July 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was 82 years old.
Michael was born on November 29, 1941, in Seattle, Washington, to James and Alice Ware. In his early years, he found joy and camaraderie as a member of the Jolly Rogers...
Donna Lee Williams
Jul 19, 2024
Donna Lee Williams
Ava, Missouri
Donna Lee Williams,76 years, 4 months, and 10 days old, passed away on  July 19, 2024, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center in Ava, Missouri.
She was born March 9, 1948, in Friendship, Wisconsin to Eugene Sr. and Dorothy (Forbes) Williams.
Donna had two children,...
James "Lee" Leland Spurgeon
Jul 19, 2024
James "Lee" Leland Spurgeon
Ava, Missouri
James "Lee" Leland Spurgeon, 87 years, 11 months, and 14 days old, passed away on July 19, 2024, in Houston, Missouri.
Lee was born August 5, 1936, in Tulare, California to George and Evelyn (Rosa) Spurgeon.
Lee was an Air Force Veteran and served honorably. Â ...
Ronald Misek
Jul 18, 2024
Ronald T. Misek, 76, of Theodosia passed away on July 18, 2024 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born May 14, 1948 in Chicago, IL to Jerry S. and Genevieve C. (Pinas) Misek.
Ronald graduated from DePaul University School of Business in Chicago in 1971. He later completed his teaching certificate in high school math...
Deetta Vernice Atherton
Jul 14, 2024
DeEtta Atherton
Ava, Missouri
DeEtta Vernice Atherton, 87 years, 7 months, 2 days old, passed away on July 14, 2024, at Heart of the Ozarks with her family by her side.
DeEtta was born December 12, 1936, in Toledo, MO in Ozark County to Harold John and Ollie May (DeGase) Burkdoll.
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Lonnie Oren Atchison
Jul 11, 2024
Lonnie Atchison
Ava, Missouri
Lonnie Oren Atchison, 68 years, 3 months, and 10 days old, passed away July 11, 2024, at home with his family by his side.
Lonnie was born April 1, 1956 in Mansfield, MO to Oren and Mildred (Barnes) Atchison.
He was the youngest and the only boy...
James "Jim" Emery Lawson
Jul 10, 2024
James "Jim" E. Lawson
Madill, Oklahoma
James E. Lawson, 68 years, 6 days old, passed away on July 10, 2024, in Madill, Oklahoma.
Jim was born July 4, 1956, in Ava, Missouri, to James Earl and Sarah Lawson.
On November 27, 1976, Jim and Debbie Campbell were united in marriage in...
Chester Trivitt
Jul 9, 2024
Chester Trivitt, 91, of Gainesville, MO was born October 1, 1932, to Jim Ed and Cora Eva (Oels) Trivitt at Gamaliel AR. He passed away July 9, 2024, in Mountain Home AR. Chester married Patsy Kirkland on September 1, 1955. They have 3 children, 6 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter.
Chester served in the...
David Wilson Ross
Jul 9, 2024
David Wilson Ross
Ava, Missouri
David Wilson Ross, 77 years, 5 months, and 17 days old, passed away July 9, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.
On January 20, 1947, David was born in Mesa, Arizona to John and Wanda (Goodnight) Ross.
He was an Army Veteran and served honorably....
Gene "Tuff" Smart
Jul 1, 2024
Gene "Tuff" Smart, 83, of Gainesville, MO passed away peacefully at home July 1, 2024. He was born April 30, 1941 in Gainesville to Maggie Smart.
On August 8, 1964, Gene married Julia Harden. They spent 59 years together until her death on October 18, 2023. Gene served in the Army at Fort Leonard Wood and was...
James "Goose" Groover
Jun 30, 2024
James E. "Goose" Groover
Ava, Missouri
James Everett Groover, 83 years, 9 months, and 11 days old, passed away on June 30, 2024 at Mercy Hospital ER, Springfield, MO with family by his side.
Jim was born September 19, 1940 in Lebanon, Indiana to Winford and Mary (Edens) Groover.
Jim grew...
Linda Kay Walker
Jun 26, 2024
Linda Kay Walker
Ava, Missouri
Linda Kay Walker was 55 years old and passed away from an auto accident on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
Linda was born October 13, 1968, in Key West, Florida to David Thomas and Ethel Mae (Colwell) Homley.
Linda Kay was a Christian and was raised in...
