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Lonnie Oren Atchison

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Carol Ann Lakey

Carol Ann Lakey

Jun 25, 2024

Carol Ann Lakey

Ava, Missouri

Carol Ann Lakey, 84 years, 6 months, and 17 days old, passed peacefully to her home in Heaven on June 25, 2024.

Carol was born December 8, 1939, in Souix Fall, Iowa to Herman Emmett and Elsie Emily (Robertson) Rider.  Carol was the last of nine children.

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William "Hutch" Harold Hutchison

William "Hutch" Harold Hutchison

Jun 25, 2024

William Harold Hutchison, 84 years, 10 months, and 20 days old, passed peacefully at home on June 25, 2024, after a long illness.

Harold was born August 5, 1939, in Shiloh, MO to Tan Harlin and Clema (Honeycutt) Hutchison.

Harold was born in Ozark County, and when he was two years old his family moved...

Alice Mckee

Alice Mckee

Jun 24, 2024

Alice McKee 91, Caulfield, MO, passed peacefully with her family by her side on June 24,2024.  Alice McKee was born in Gilcrest, CO on 5-3-1933.  She was the youngest of five children.  A memorial service for Alice will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 28, 2024, in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home Chapel, Gainesville, MO. Officiating will be Mike...

Theodore Lee Collins

Theodore Lee Collins

Jun 24, 2024

Theodore Lee Collins

Dora, Missouri

Theodore Lee Collins, 71 years , 4 months, and 10 days old, passed away on  June 24, 2024, at his home with family by his side.

Theodore was born February 14, 1953, in Mtn. Grove, Missouri, to Harry Hubert and Anna Lue (Hurst) Collins.

Theodore was...

Robert "Bobby" Lee Bingham

Robert "Bobby" Lee Bingham

Jun 23, 2024

Robert "Bobby" Bingham

Mansfield, Missouri

Robert "Bobby"  Bingham,  59 years, 2 months, and 20 days old, passed away on , June 23, 2024 at his home in Mansfield, Missouri.

Bobby was born April 3, 1965 in Ava, Missouri to Harry Lee Bingham and Phyllis (Rist) Smith.

Bobby enjoyed hunting, fishing, and...

Trisha Lynne Sparnicht

Trisha Lynne Sparnicht

Jun 22, 2024

Trisha Lynne Sparnicht

Springfield, Missouri

Trisha Lynne Sparnicht,  56 years, 4 months, 18 days old, met her Heavenly Father on June 22, 2024 at Cox South Medical Center, Springfield, MO with her family by her side.

Trisha was born February 4, 1968 in Smithtown, NY to Geoffrey Paul and Jan Allison (Pierce) Sparnicht....

Patsy Ann Holobaugh

Patsy Ann Holobaugh

Jun 22, 2024

Patricia Ann Holobaugh

Patricia Ann "Patsy" Holobaugh, of Ava, Missouri, formerly of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away June 22, 2024 after an extended illness.

Patsy was born on February 2, 1935 in Black Rock, Arkansas, daughter of Karr and Beulah Holobaugh, and was a graduate of Black Rock High School in 1952. She began working for...

Stephen Douglas Durham

Stephen Douglas Durham

Jun 13, 2024

Stephen Douglas Durham

Springfield, Missouri

Stephen Douglas Durham, 65 years and 10 days old, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2024 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, MO with his family by his side.

Steve was born June 3, 1959 in Mansfield, MO to Bobby Lee and Iris Ann (Brown) Durham.

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Marian Edmiston

Marian Edmiston

Jun 8, 2024

Marian Moss Edmiston

Thornfield, Missouri

Marian Moss Edmiston, 91 years,1 month, and 1 day old, passed away on June 8, 2024, at her home with family by her side.

Marian was born May 7, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri to Richard and Rose (Palmer) Menzel.

In 1954, Marian married Olan Moss...

Fern Kay Harger

Fern Kay Harger

Jun 7, 2024

Fern Kay Harger

Ozark, Missouri

Fern Kay Harger, 75 years, 1 month, and 9 days old, passed away on June 7, 2024, at Century Pines Assisted Living in Ozark, Missouri.

Fern was born April 29, 1949 in Michigan City, Indiana to Alva and Lorraine Marie (Melton) Harger. Fern was a loving sister and...

David Pierson

David Pierson

Jun 1, 2024

David Pierson

Mansfield, Missouri

David Pierson, age 69 years 1 month and 7 days old, passed away on June 1, 2024 in Mansfield, Missouri.

David was born April 24, 1955  on the family farm in Douglas County, Missouri to Milford and Ivona (Deathrage) Pierson.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time...

Steven Friend

Steven Friend

Jun 1, 2024

Steven Eugene Friend, 67, of Rogersville, MO passed away June 1, 2024 at his residence surrounded by family and friends. He was born February 6, 1957 in Kansas City, MO to Elija and Myrene (Harring) Friend.

Steven was a 1976 graduate of Gainesville High School. On July 20, 1990 he was united in marriage to Rhonda Swearengin...

Jean Van Meter

Jean Van Meter

Jun 1, 2024

Jean Mardella (Nieman) Van Meter, 93, of Gainesville, MO passed away June 1, 2024 at Gainesville Healthcare Center in Gainesville. She was born April 30, 1931 in Rice Lake, WI to Herman and Helga (Johnson) Nieman.

Jean grew up in Wisconsin and in March of 1954 she married Ralph Pickett. The couple raised three children Peggy, Kenny...

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