Marvin Lee Chance
May 15, 2009
Marvin Chance Ava, MO Marvin Lee Chance was born August 26, 1941 in Ava, MO. to Doyne and Dessie Farris Chance and passed away at his home in Ava, MO on May 15, 2009 after a short battle with cancer with family and friends by his side. He is survived by his wife Barbara of the home and two children...
Catherine Fast
May 14, 2009
CATHERINE ELIZABETH FAST Catherine Fast, Caulfield, MO, passed away May14, 2009 in Springfield, MO at the age of 92 years. She was born February 11, 1917 in Deering, KS the daughter of Michael John and Mary Anna (Miller) Hoffman. On December 24, 1939 she was united in marriage to J.O. Fast. He preceded her in death on March 3, 2005....
Darrell Robert Guill
May 13, 2009
Darrell Robert Guill, Gainesville, MO, formerly of Ava, MO, passed away May 13, 2009 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, AR at the age of 71 years. He was born July 23, 1937 in Council Bluffs, IA son of Helen (Johnson) Guill and the late Donald Guill. He was a veteran having proudly served his country in the...
Robert "Bob" Dieter
May 12, 2009
ROBERT "BOB" DIETER Bob Dieter, 66, Gainesville, MO, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at his residence. He was born on February 3, 1943 in Geneva, IL son of the late Harry and Lula Mae (Gulledge) Dieter. Mr. Dieter was a veteran having proudly served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam. He was a retired diesel mechanic...
Robert "Bob" C. Cook
May 11, 2009
Robert C. "Bob" Cook Ava, MO Robert C. Cook, 76 years, passed away on May 11, 2009 in Springfield, MO. Bob was born September 27, 1932 in DeSoto, MO to Charles and Annie (Newcomer) Cook. Bob was employed as a Conservation Agent with the Missouri Department of Conservation for 45 years. On September 13, 1993, Bob and Andrea Jean Price...
John Benjamin Eslinger
May 10, 2009
John Benjamin Eslinger Ava, MO John Benjamin Eslinger, son of Benjamin Everett Eslinger and Helen McClernon Eslinger was born on May 27, 1952 in Springfield, MO and passed away on May 10, 2009 in Ava, MO at the age of 56 years. He was a retired Buyer from Milbank Electrical Manufacturing Co. He was a resident of the Ava community...
Joshua Taylor King
May 9, 2009
Joshua Taylor King Springfield, MO Joshua Taylor King, 20 years, passed away May 9, 2009 in Springfield, MO. Josh was born September 20, 1988 in Mansfield, MO to Patrick and Jerri (Holbrook) King. He grew up in the Ava community and also went to school in Willard, MO. Josh was a Carpenter. He loved riding bikes and started at the...
Bobby Smith
May 8, 2009
BOBBY GENE SMITH Bobby Gene Smith, 67, Pontiac, MO, passed away Friday, May 8, 2009 at his residence. He was born July 11, 1941 in Shaw, MS to the late Eugene (Bud) and Irene (Pope) Smith. Bobby married Trinita Theresa Ester Hann on April 22, 1961 in St Louis, MO. He was a retired Arkansas Best Freight Driver in Little...
Bessie Nieboer
May 5, 2009
BESSIE NADINE NIEBOER Bessie Nieboer, Kansas City, MO, passed away on May 5, 2009 at the age of 99 years. She was born on September 23, 1909 in Peel, AR the daughter of William Thomas and Veda Lon (Hudson) Lee. She was a homemaker. On September 5, 1928 she was united in marriage to Floyd Wallace in Marion County, AR....
John Zook
May 3, 2009
JOHN MELVIN ZOOK A musical memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Bailey's Street Café in Theodosia for John Melvin Zook, who died Sunday, May 3, 2009, at his Theodosia residence. He was 87 years old. Mr. Zook was born May 19, 1921, in Oakland Mills, Pa., one of eight siblings born to David and...
Opal Friend
May 2, 2009
OPAL GRACE McCULLOUGH FRIEND Opal Friend, Gainesville, MO, passed away May 2, 2009 at the Gainesville Health Care Center in Gainesville, MO at the age of 96 years. She was born June 30, 1912 in Mounds, OK, the daughter of Steve and Aleva Wiggins McCullough. She and Willie Friend were married on June 7, 1928 in Chandler, OK. She loved...
Kenneth Miller
May 2, 2009
KENNETH LEROY MILLER Kenneth Miller, Hardenville, MO passed away May 2, 2009 in Springfield, MO at the age of 78 years. He was born May 16, 1930 in Garret, IN the son of Paul and Effie (Hilkey) Miller. He was united in marriage to Mary Von Behrens on August 6, 1960 in Auburn, IN. to this union two children were...
Leslie "Lollie" Patrick
May 1, 2009
Leslie "Lollie" Polene Patrick Lollie Patrick, 69, of Tecumseh, MO passed away May 1, 2009 at her residence. She had been seriously ill for several months but was sassy and full of piss and vinegar to the end. She was born March 28, 1940 in Petersburg, MI, the daughter of Walter A. and Freda A. (Heuple) Cooley. She married Frank...
James Klein
Apr 30, 2009
JAMES NICHOLAS KLEIN James Klein, Gainesville, MO, formerly of Independence, MO, passed away April 30, 2009 in Mountain Home, AR at the age of 72 years. He was born on November 26, 1936 in Chillicothe, MO, the son of James Anthony and Aileen (Curry) Klein. He had been a resident of Gainesville for the past six years. He is survived...
Robert Wayne Jennings
Apr 28, 2009
Robert Wayne Jennings Heavener, OK Robert Wayne Jennings, 75 years, passed to heaven on April 28, 2009 at Ft. Smith, AR. Robert was born March 30, 1934 in Springfield, MO to Clifford and Erma (Plympton) Jennings. Wayne was a Flight Simulator Instructor with the U.S. Air Force. Wayne and Jackie Loftis were united in marriage on Nov. 10, 1953 in...
Zola "June" Stehle
Apr 27, 2009
ZOLA JUNE STEHLE Zola June Stehle, Ava, MO, formerly of Long Run, MO passed away Monday, April 27, 2009 at the age of 86 years. She was born on September 24, 1922 in Long Run, MO the daughter of Charlie and Myrtle (Morris) Stehle. As a child, she attended the Box School in rural Taney County, MO. She spent most...
Twilla Butler
Apr 25, 2009
TWILLA EILEEN BUTLER Twilla Butler, Theodosia, MO, daughter of Harold and Laverta (Murray) Collar, was born May 16, 1939 in Shattuck, OK and passed away April 25, 2009 at her residence at the age of 69 years. She was united in marriage to Gordon Butler on Febuary 27, 1958 in Woodward, OK and to this union two sons were born....
Reva Miller
Apr 24, 2009
REVA RUTH MILLER Reva Miller, Gainesville, MO, daughter of Clifford and Flossie (Taber) Robirds, was born October 14, 1931 in Long Run, MO and passed away April 24, 2009 at her residence at the age of 77 years. On June 13, 1970 she was united in marriage to Jake Miller in Ozark, MO. Jake preceded her in death on March...
Kenneth Bishop
Apr 22, 2009
KENNETH BISHOP Kenneth Bishop, 71, Theodosia, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at the Gainesville Health Care Center in Gainesville, MO. He was born on August 28, 1937 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Marion Otis "Jim" and Ida (Cupp) Bishop. On January 29, 1989 he was united in marriage to Peggy (Goodsell) Gimlin. Peggy went home to be...
Richard Lee Lansdown
Apr 20, 2009
Richard Lee Lansdown Ava, MO Richard Lee Lansdown, 69 years, passed to heaven on April 20, 2009 at St.John's Regional Health Center. Richard was born October 25, 1939 in Douglas County, MO to Abner and Velma Eileen (Plumb) Lansdown. Richard and Sue Osburn were united in marriage on March 25, 1961 in Ava, MO and to this union two children...
