Obituary Listing

May 4, 2024

Graveside funeral services for James Eugene Simpson, 91 of Gainesville, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday May 9, 2024, at the Howards Ridge Cemetery with Jimmy's nephew Bryan Carter officiating.

He died May 4, 2024, at Gainesville Healthcare Center in Gainesville. He was born July 2, 1932, in Oklahoma, to Perry and Virgie Simpson.

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May 3, 2024

Imogene "Jean" Entwistle

Cherry Valley, Illinois

Imogene Entwistle, 85 years, 10 months, and 28 days old, passed away on May 3, 2024, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illionois.

On June 6, 1938, Jean was born in Ava, Missouri to Earnest and Lela (Wilkinson) Johnson.

Jean and Bob Entwistle...

May 3, 2024

Cheryl Jo Emrick

Ava, Missouri

Cheryl Jo Emrick, 65 years, and 19 days old, passed away on  May 3, 2024, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri with family by her side.

Cheryl was born April 15, 1959 in Lawrence, Kansas to Marvin and Gweneth (Mills) Emrick.

On August 25, 2014,...

May 1, 2024

James "Jim" LeRoy Green, 77, peacefully passed away in his home in Hardenville, MO on May 1, 2024. He was born on June 19, 1946 in Gainesville, MO to Roy and Wilma (Atkinson) Green.

Jim was united in marriage to Wilma Young on February 23, 1966 in Yellville, AR. Jim loved to hunt, fish, spend time with...

Apr 30, 2024

Mark Waring McKiernan

Ava, Missouri

Mark Waring McKiernan,  61 years, 9 months, and 15 days old, passed away on  April 30, 2024, at his home.

Mark was born July 15, 1962 in San Bernardino, California to Patrick and Constance (Nelson) McKiernan.

Mark was a Quality Auditor at Copeland in Ava, Missouri...

Apr 29, 2024

Patsy Louise Trivitt, 86, Gainesville, MO passed away April 29, 2024 at Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House in Mtn Home, AR. She was born July 9, 1937 in Howards Ridge, MO to Johnnie Dale and Mary "Joan" (Hicks) Kirkland.

On September 1, 1955 Patsy was united in marriage to Chester Trivitt in Mtn Home. She retired...

Apr 29, 2024

William "Bud" Howard Hancock was born in Rienzi, Mississippi on May 15, 1940 to Thomas and Lillie Hancock. He passed away April 29, 2024 at Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House in Mtn Home, AR. He was blessed with six sisters and he was the baby of the family.

He lived on a farm in Steele, Missouri...

Apr 28, 2024

Charlotte Irene Henry of Protem, MO passed away on April 28, 2024, at the age of 72. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She is survived by her two sons Chris Henry (wife, Missy), Nicolas Henry (wife, Rachel), and four grandchildren: Claire, Ava, Grayson, and Dylan. Charlotte instilled a foundation of hard work, character, and...

Apr 28, 2024

Mary Wanda Taylor, 96, of Noble, MO passed away April 28, 2024 at her residence surrounded by family. She was born January 18, 1928 in Verdon, OK to Thomas Henry and Mary Wanda (Adams) Aker.

On April 12, 1946 Mary was united in marriage to Marshall Taylor in Yuma, AZ. They were married 71 years when Marshall...

Apr 27, 2024

Billy F. Duckworth

Ava, Missouri

Bill F. Duckworth, 88 years, 8 months, and 12 days old, departed to Heaven on April 27, 2024, with his family and caregiver, Sami McCleary, by his side at his daughter's, home in Ava, Missouri.

Bill was born on August 15, 1935 in Pond Fork, Missouri to Homer...

Apr 26, 2024

Paul Stevenson, Jr.

Vanzant, Missouri

Paul C. Stevenson Junior, 56, passed peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2024 following a courageous long battle with lung cancer.  He is survived by his father and step-mother, Kathy and Paul C. Stevenson Sr. of Sterling Massachusetts.  His five siblings:  Christine Curtis of Michigan,  Theresa Sinclair of Missouri,  Laurie Stevenson...

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...