Obituary Listing

Apr 26, 2024

James "Jim" B. Cudney

Ava, Missouri

James "Jim" B. Cudney, 92 years, 6 months, 9 days old, passed away on, April 26, 2024 at his home with family by his side.

Jim was born October 17, 1931 in Grundy County, Missouri to Burnice and Nellie (Yates) Cudney.

Jim was a Christian...

Apr 23, 2024

Shirley Fleetwood

Shirley Jean Fleetwood, daughter of Leonard and Reta (Brake) Hampton, was born on May 22, 1939, in the Goodhope Community near Ava, Missouri. She passed away peacefully in her home on the morning of April 23, 2024, at 84 years, 11 months, and 1 day old.

Shirley and David (Bob) Fleetwood were united...

Apr 22, 2024

Barry Dwight Woodward , 52, of Gainesville, MO passed away on April 22,2024 in West Plains, MO. He was born on November 10, 1971 to Edward and Laura Raye Woodward in Houston, MO.

Barry was a 1990 graduate of Dora High School. He went on to pursue his passion for law enforcement. He worked for...

Apr 21, 2024

Georgianna Dorrell, 88, of Pontiac, died April 21, 2024, at home. She was born Dec. 31, 1935, in Quapaw, Oklahoma, to George and Beatrice (Bingham) Root.

Georgianna married Jack Dorrell in 1953, in Baxter Springs, Kansas. They had three sons while living in Baxter Springs. Jack was signed by the New York Yankees and played for one...

Apr 18, 2024

Gary Lynn Smith, 68 of Protem, died suddenly April 18, 2024, in the natural beauty of Mark Twain National Forest. A graveside service will be held when his family arrives from out of state. A family reunion and celebration of life will also be held at a later date in the summer/fall of 2024, and all of Gary's friends,...

Apr 18, 2024

Bonnie Rose Sisney, 91, of Gainesville, MO passed away April 18, 2024 at Gainesville Healthcare Center. She was born May 23, 1932 in Isabella, MO to Clifford and Ola (Johnson) Loftis.

In 1950, Bonnie was united in marriage to Vernon Sisney. For the next 53 years the couple raised their family and made their living between Gainesville...

Apr 18, 2024

Our Father

Ronald "Ron" Dean Davis departed this earth for his heavenly journey on April 18th 2024 at the age of seventy one year's young. Ron was born in Sioux City, Iowa on August 28th 1952 to the late Lyle and Mary Lou Davis. He was the third born of four children. Dad loved his childhood, fondly...

Apr 17, 2024

Jerry Wagner

Ava, Missouri

Jerry Ousley Wagner, 86 years, 3 months, 27 days old, passed peacefully on April 17, 2024, at his home with his wife, Lena and children by his side.

Jerry was born December 21, 1937, in Buckhart, MO to Philip and Grace (Ousley) Wagner and was the youngest of three...

Apr 16, 2024

Jerry Allan Garrison

Goodhope, Missouri

Jerry Allan Garrison, 67 years, 5 months, and 27 days old, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on April 16, 2024 at his home.

On October 19, 1956, Jerry was born to Darlene Thomas and raised by Maxine and Vasal Garrison. He attended Ava high school, graduating class...

Apr 13, 2024

Delmer Caudill

Ava, Missouri

Delmer Caudill, 86 years, 11 months, and 23 days old, passed away on April 13, 2024 at his home around midnight with his children by his side and his dog, Peppy, his companion.

Delmer was born April 21, 1937 in Douglas County, MO to Orbin and Mary Elizabeth (Britton)...

Apr 12, 2024

Danny Cutbirth

Ava, Missouri

Danny Lee Cutbirth, 61 years,11 months, 10 days old, passed away on April 12, 2024.

On May 2, 1962, Danny was born in Springfield, MO to Lowell "Dee" and Peggy (Heriford) Cutbirth.

Danny grew up in Douglas County. He graduated from Ava High School in 1980. He...

Apr 11, 2024

Robert Eugene Johnson, 62, of Caulfield, MO died at his home on April 11, 2024. He was born on September 12, 1961 to Bobby and June Johnson in Monette, AR. He had seven siblings; three brothers Jake, John and Ray; and four sisters Linda, Terri, Franny and Carolyn.

Robert served as a mechanic in the Army from...

Apr 8, 2024

Rosa Lea Barcus

Ava, Missouri

Rosa Lea Barcus, 85 years, 7 months, and 26 days old, passed away on April 8, 2024 at Cox Medical Center, Springfield, Missouri with her family by her side.

Rosa was born August 12, 1938, in Douglas County, Missouri to Henry Huffman and Velma Rubels. After her parents...

Apr 5, 2024

James D. Jordan, 86, of Gainesville, MO died at his home on Friday April 5, 2024. A celebration of life will be held on June 1, 2024 at the family home.

James was born to David Jordan and Dorthy (Davis) Jordan on May 31, 1937. James served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1959. He then...

Mar 28, 2024

Obit for Judith A. Ross

Judith A. Ross passed away on 28 March 2024 from heart disease.  She was 86 years old and on multiple occasions stated she was ready to meet Jesus.  She was born July 11,1937 in Akron, Ohio.  She left Ohio and moved to California in 1963 with her first husband, Robert Algea and...

Mar 28, 2024

Nina Irene (Cole) Stehle, 91, of Theodosia, MO, passed away on March 28, 2024 at Gainesville Healthcare. She was born March 4, 1933, to Flossie (Hampton) and Claude Cole in Ocie, MO.

Nina married Arthur Russell Stehle on May...

Mar 27, 2024

Ellis "Dale" Beard

Ava, Missouri

Ellis Dale Beard, 83 years, 10 months, 30 days old, passed away on March 27, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO with his family by his side.

Dale was born April 28, 1940 in Gainesville, MO to Johnny McGager Franklin and Nola Faye (White) Beard. Dale was...

Mar 26, 2024

Christopher Dale Curtis

Ava, Missouri

Christopher Dale Curtis, 44 years, 10 months, and 17 days old, passed away on March 26, 2024 at his home.

On May 9, 1979, Chris was born in Springfield, Missouri to Gilbert Curtis and Judy (Cook) Hladun.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alvin...

Mar 25, 2024

Funeral services for Estel Boyd Robirds, 89, of Theodosia, MO will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 29, 2024 in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home chapel, Gainesville, MO. Officiating will be Jon Humbert. Visitation will be Friday afternoon from 1 p.m. to service time. Burial with full military honors will be in the Lutie Cemetery, Theodosia, MO.

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Mar 22, 2024

Charles "Bob" Robert Lange

Thornfield, Missouri

Bob Lange, 71 years, 9 months, 28 days old, passed away on March 22, 2024 at Hospice House in Mtn. Home, Arkansas.

Bob was born May 24, 1952 in Waukesha, Wisconsin to Marvin Rollo and Bernice M. (Evans) Lange.

Bob was a retired Army Veteran.  ...