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Floetta Williamson
Jan 15, 2010
FLOETTA GARDNER WILLIAMSON Floetta Gardner Williamson, 79, Thornfield, MO passed from this life on January 15, 2010 surrounded by loved ones. She was injured in a fall in her home earlier in the evening. She was born April 5, 1930 in Souder, MO to Ruby Olen Gardner and Verna (Prock) Gardner, who both preceded her in death. She was the...
Robert "Moe" Eugene Marlin
Jan 13, 2010
Robert Eugene "Moe" Marlin Ava, MO Robert Eugene Marlin, 66 years, passed to heaven on January 13, 2010 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO. "Moe" was born January 21, 1943 in Mansfield, MO to Otha Elmo Marlin and Myrtle (Prock) Marlin. Moe was raised in Mansfield, MO. "Moe" and Lena Miller were united in marriage in 1978 and to...
Erma Lee Forrester
Jan 13, 2010
Erma Lee Forrester, Niangua, MO, daughter of Clarence and Alma Shockey, was born in Isabella, MO on June 16, 1937 and departed this life to be with her Lord on January 13, 2010 at the age of 72 years. On December 11, 1957 Erma was united in marriage to Herbert Wayne Forrester, who survives. To this union two daughters were...
Joseph Edward Corcoran
Jan 13, 2010
Joseph Edward Corcoran Ava, MO Joseph Edward Corcoran, 70 years, passed to heaven on January 13, 2010 at his home in Ava with his family by his side. Joe was born August 19, 1939 in Troy, KS to Joseph and Ruby (Blanton) Corcoran. Joe was a resident of Ava since 1992 moving from St. Joseph, MO. He was a Truck...
J. B. "Benny" Stillings
Jan 9, 2010
J B "Benny" Stillings, 80 years, passed to heaven on January 9, 2010 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, MO. Benny was born January 11, 1929 in Arno, MO to Ray and Mary Ethel (Haynes) Stillings. Benny was a lifelong resident of the Ava community. He was a Army veteran and served in the Korean Conflict as a Corporal. Benny...
Betty Joan Holt
Jan 9, 2010
Betty Joan "Hartgraves" Holt life long resident of the Ava Missouri former wife and close friend of Bill Holt departed this life Jan 9, 2010. Betty was born December 20, 1940 in Hammond, MO to William and Leona Williams Hartgraves. She was preceded in death by her Parents Bill and Leona Hartgraves of Thornfield, Missouri, son Ricky Ross and stepson...
Bill Kirkland
Dec 31, 2009
Bill R. Kirkland, 85, Gainesville, MO passed away on December 31, 2009. He was born on August 31, 1924 in Ozark County, MO the son of James and Etta (Ellison) Kirkland. A Memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, MO with Halbert Smith officiating. A complete obituary will...
Cheryl Ann French
Dec 31, 2009
CHERYL FRENCH 1957-2009 Cheryl Ann French, 52, of Dora, died Dec. 31, 2009 at her home. Mrs. French was born May 24, 1957, in Michigan, the daughter of Patrick James and Carol Hayes. She was a homemaker. Mrs. French is survived by two sons, Nathan French of Dora and William French of Dothan, Ala.; two grandsons Traten and William French;...
Doyle Garfit
Dec 31, 2009
DOYLE A. GARFIT Doyle A. Garfit, 90, Isabella, MO, passed away on December 31, 2009 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, AR. He was born on November 28, 1919 in Luna, MO the son of Mose and Minne (Luna) Garfit. On November 17, 1958 Doyle was united in marriage to Betty Lou Friend in Gainesville, MO. He worked...
Trey Logan Tyler Moody
Dec 28, 2009
Trey Logan Tyler Moody Ava, MO Trey Logan Tyler Moody, son of Dillon Jacob Moody and Brieanna Lynn Schmidt, was born on August 13, 2009 in Seymour, MO and departed this life on December 28, 2009 at his home in Ava, MO with his loving family by his side at the age of 4 months and 15 days. Trey touched...
Alva Delzell Thurman
Dec 19, 2009
Alva Delzell Thurman Ava, MO Alva Delzell Thurman, 86 years, passed to heaven on December 19, 2009 at St.John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, MO. Alva was born May 7, 1923 in Girdner, MO to William and Lydia (Robertson) Thurman. On November 14, 1946 Alva and Frieda Thomas were united in marriage in Mtn. Home, AR and to this union three...
Harold "Bus" Mahin
Dec 17, 2009
HAROLD "BUS" MAHIN 1926-2009 Harold "Bus" Francis Mahin, son of Benton and Ivy Mahin, was born February 5, 1926, in Champaign County, Illinois. He departed this life Thursday, December 17, 2009 at his home in Theodosia, Missouri at the age of eighty-three years, ten months, and twelve days. On September 18, 1948, in Illinois, he was united in marriage to...
Maureen E. O'Hagan
Dec 16, 2009
Maureen E. O' Hagan Ava, MO Maureen E. O' Hagan, 51 years, passed away on December 16, 2009 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, MO. Maureen was born October 31, 1958 in Teaneck, NJ to James and Anna (Gasa) O' Hagan. Maureen had recently moved to the Ava area from New Jersey to be close to her sister. She was...
Patricia Rhodes
Dec 15, 2009
Patricia Ann Rhodes 1935-2009 Patricia Ann Rhodes, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt departed this life on December 15, 2009 in Clarksville, Arkansas at the age of 74. Pat was born on February 25, 1935 in Honey Grove, Texas the daughter of Ira and Gordie Bee Temple. Pat was united in marriage to Harold Rhodes on January...
Gilliam Scott
Dec 12, 2009
GILLIAM MITCHELL SCOTT Gilliam Mitchell Scott, 24, of Eastwind Community, Tecumseh, formerly of Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, died suddenly on Saturday, December 12, 2009 from complications related to his struggle with a rare form of GBM brain tumor. His mother and friends were at his side. He was presently employed at the Eastwind Community in nut butter manufacturing operations as a roaster,...
Eliga Friend Jr.
Dec 12, 2009
ELIGA FRIEND JR Eliga Friend Jr., 73, Isabella, MO passed away on December 12, 2009 at his residence. He was born on January 6, 1936 in Lutie, MO son of Eliga Sr. and Odessa (Osborn) Friend. On June 29, 1953 he was united in marriage to Helen Myrene Harring in Kansas City, MO and to this union five children were...
James Cecil Thomas Reese
Dec 12, 2009
James Cecil Thomas Reese Sidney, OH (formerly of Ava, MO) James Cecil Thomas Reese, 24 years, passed to heaven on December 12, 2009 at his home in Sidney, Ohio. Cecil was born June 4, 1985 in Peoria, IL to Rosa (Reese). He attended Ava High School and had moved to Sidney to work with his brother Brian. He loved hunting,...
Henrietta Leota Pinckney
Dec 9, 2009
Henrietta Leota "Butch" Pinckney Wasola, MO Henrietta Leota Pinckney, 82 years, passed to heaven on December 9, 2009 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, MO with her family by her side. Henrietta was born April 3, 1927 in Remmel, AR to Sidney and Mary (Koettel) Proctor. On April 21, 1944 Henrietta and John "Jack" Austin Pinckney were united in marriage...
William Robert Richards
Dec 8, 2009
William Robert Richards Ava, MO William Robert Richards, 90 years, went to paradise to be with Jesus Christ our Lord on December 8, 2009 at St.John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, MO. Robert was born September 29, 1919 in Pike County, IN to Joseph and LeeEtta (Luttrull) Richards. Robert and Alma Edna Lytle were united in marriage in Evansville, IN. Robert...
Marvin Clifford Mork
Dec 5, 2009
CWO 3 (Ret), Marvin C. Mork Squires, MO Marvin Clifford Mork was born the only son of John and Myrtle Sandvig Mork in Pierpont, South Dakota, on September 21, 1928 and departed this life at his home on December 5, 2009. Marvin was a Veteran and served his country for 22 1/2 years in the U.S. Army, it was his...
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