Eric Ray
Sep 16, 2009
Eric Ray 1971-2009 A memorial service for Eric Wayne Ray, 37, of Gainesville, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, beginning with a vehicle procession from his home to Pontiac. A ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. tentatively at Just Jackie's in Pontiac with Burle Norton officiating. Call Bill Davis at 679-4856 for more information. Mr....
Marcella Jean Strong
Sep 16, 2009
Marcella Jean Strong Springfield, MO Marcella Jean Strong, 82 years, passed to heaven on September 16, 2009 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, MO. Marcella was born July 27, 1927 in Pontiac, MO to J. R. and Eve (Mahan) Denton. On Aug. 18, 1950, Marcella and Don Strong were united in marriage in Kansas City, KS. They celebrated their 59th...
Danny Smith
Sep 14, 2009
DANNY RAY SMITH Danny Ray Smith, 52, Pontiac, MO, passed away on September 14, 2009 in Forsyth, MO. He was born July 20, 1957 in Bakersfield, CA to Jonas and Jennie (Cobbs) Smith. Danny worked for many years as a mill foreman and later as a playground builder. He was involved in the making of playground equipment for recreational areas...
Janet Christine Humphrey
Sep 13, 2009
Janet Christine Humphrey Wellston, OK Janet Christine Humphrey, 55 years, passed to heaven on September 13, 2009 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK. Janet was born April 23, 1954 in Springfield, MO to Olean and Gracie (Nelson) Williams. On June 5, 1970 Janet and Dennis Humphrey were united in marriage in Ava, MO and to this union four...
Mae Frye
Sep 13, 2009
Mae Frye Ava, MO Ethel Mae Frye, 91 years, went home to heaven on September 13, 2009 at The Neighborhoods at Quail Creek, Springfield, MO. Mae was born August 2, 1918 in Douglas County, MO to James Burton and Lillie (Wilson) Burton. On April 20, 1935 Mae and Randy Frye were united in marriage and to this union seven children...
Lillie Mcdaniel
Sep 10, 2009
LILLIE ANN McDANIEL Lillie McDaniel, 67, Gainesville, MO, passed to heaven on September 10, 2009 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, AR. She was born July 2, 1942 in Vaden, AR to Garland and Francis (Case) Leamons. In March of 1972, she married Richard McGuirt who preceded her in death in October of 1995. On September 21, 1998...
Hollie May Corum
Sep 9, 2009
Hollie May Corum Ava, MO Hollie May Corum, 79 years, went home to heaven on September 9, 2009 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, MO. Hollie was born October 31, 1929 in Sturgis, SD to Charles Addison and Wealtha May (Simons) Sylvis. On August 14, 1949, Hollie and Joseph Arthur Corum were united in marriage in Sturgis, South Dakota and...
Rena Gail Childers
Sep 8, 2009
Rena Gail Childers Norwood, MO Rena Gail Childers, 53 years, passed to heaven on September 8, 2009 at Mtn. Grove, MO. Rena was born March 28, 1956 in Wilmington, DE to John and Mazie (Jamison) Vavala. Rena and Rick were united in marriage on April 20, 1985 in Camp Verde, AZ. Rena was a Christian and of the Catholic Faith....
Helen Marie Sanders
Sep 8, 2009
HELEN MARIE SANDERS Helen Marie Sanders, 89, Flippin, AR, went to be with the Lord on September 8, 2009 in Mountain Home, AR. She was born on March 31, 1920 in Bakersfield, MO to William Poynter and Faye (Hathcock) Poynter. Faye later divorced and married John Schultz Sr. who died in 1963. On July 13, 1940 Marie was united in...
Velma Lenore Chappell
Sep 7, 2009
Velma Lenore Chappell Ava, MO Velma Lenore Chappell, 98 years, passed to heaven on September 7, 2009. Velma was born March 4, 1911 in Ava, MO to Henry and Mertie (Davis) McFarlin. Velma and Claude Chappell were united in marriage June 30, 1930 in Wellington, KS and to this union two children were born. Velma and Claude lived in Augusta,...
Palmer High
Sep 6, 2009
PALMER DEAN HIGH Palmer Dean High, 85, West Plains, MO, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2009 at NHC Nursing Home in West Plains, MO. He was born March 7, 1924 in Wilhoit, MO to Tom and Plesa (McCullough) High. Mr. High spent many years as a truck driver. He is survived by his wife Sluida High of West Plains, MO;...
Charles E. Chuck Frey
Sep 4, 2009
Charles E. "Chuck" Frey Ava, MO Charles E. Frey, 57 years, 5 months, and 14 days old, passed to heaven on September 4, 2009 at St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, MO as the result of an auto accident. "Chuck" was born March 20, 1952 in Alma, NE to Vernon and Ruth (Montgomery) Frey. He attended Columbus High and obtained...
Arthur Krytzer
Sep 2, 2009
ARTHUR MILTON KRYTZER Arthur Krytzer, 73, Caulfield, MO, passed away September 2, 2009 at St. John's Regional Medical Center in Springfield, MO. He was born February 29, 1936 in Los Angeles, CA. He was the son of Arthur and Agnes Krytzer. He worked in construction for many years and was a heavy equipment operator. He had been a resident of...
Argie Willbanks
Aug 29, 2009
ARGIE WILLBANKS Funeral services for Argie (Honeycutt) Willbanks, 90, of Pontiac, MO will be held Tuesday, September 1, 2009, 2:00 p.m. at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, MO with Ron Pinckney officiating. Burial will be in the Price Place Cemetery at Pontiac. Visitation will be held Monday, August 31, 2009 from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Argie Willbanks died on...
Sherman Eldridge Humphrey
Aug 26, 2009
Sherman Eldridge Humphrey Ava, MO Sherman Eldridge Humphrey, 77 years, passed to heaven on August 26, 2009 at his home with his family by his side. Sherman was born June 10, 1932 in Elizabethtown, KY to Leslie and Hattie (Vincent) Humphrey. On December 22, 1980, Sherman and Dorothy (Gilmore) Stevens were united in marriage in Rio Dell, CA. Sherman was...
Todd Nash
Aug 25, 2009
Todd Nash passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at his residence in Gainesville, MO. He was 48 years old. Todd was the second son of Joe and Joan (Hambelton) Nash born on August 5, 1961 in West Plains, MO. He was welcomed home by his brother, Jeff. Joe and Joan lived and raised their boys in Gainesville. During Todd's childhood,...
Stanley Le Roy Myers
Aug 24, 2009
Le Roy Myers Ava, MO Stanley Le Roy Myers, 73 years, passed to heaven on August 24, 2009 at his home with his loving wife by his side. Le Roy was born October 18, 1935 in Eldorado, KS to Stanley and Dorothy (Smith) Myers. Le Roy and Rose Zella (Lathrop) Wade were united in marriage on October 13, 2001 in...
Edwin S. Ackerman
Aug 21, 2009
Edwin S. Ackerman passed away at the age of 69, on Friday, August 21, 2009 at 10:40 a.m. He is preceded in death by his sister, Constance and his son, Kris. He is survived by his brother, Randy, and his children, Kim, Patrick, Tana and Kallie. He also leaves behind 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He was a man with...
Rilla White
Aug 21, 2009
RILLA MARIE WHITE Rilla White, 93, Gainesville, MO, passed away August 21, 2009 at the Gainesville Health Care Center. She was born September 17, 1915 in Tecumseh, MO daughter of Aide and Etta (Garrett) King. In January of 1935 she was united in marriage to Troy White. Rilla and Troy operated the Norfork Lodge at Tecumseh, MO for many years...
Wanda Sowards
Aug 17, 2009
WANDA (GRANNY) W. SOWARDS Wanda (Granny) W. Sowards, 85, Theodosia, MO, passed away August 17, 2009 in Baxter Regional Medical Center, Mountain Home, AR. The youngest of three children, she was born October 24, 1923 on the farm in Protem, MO to Yancy O. and Bessie N. (Hunter) Watson. She married Garland Sowards on February 16, 1940; they had two...
