Obituary Listing

Feb 14, 2024

Renay Katherine Witt (Oliver), 45, of Bakersfield, MO passed away February 14, 2024 in Bakersfield. She was born February 1, 1979 in Chicago, IL to Richard and Jeannette (Ballog) Witt.

In 1989, Renay moved to Tecumseh, MO with her family when she was just 10 years old. As an adult, Renay loved music, cooking, all sorts of...

Feb 11, 2024

Jo Evelyn Door

Ava, Missouri

Jo Evelyn Door, 78 years, 6 months, and 10 days old, passed away on February 11, 2024 at her home in Ava, Missouri.

Jo was born August 1, 1945 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Robert Joseph and Evelyn Yondal (Emerson) Harlan.

Jo was raised in Muskogee, Oklahoma....

Feb 9, 2024

Obit for Jesse D. Ross

Jesse D. Ross (JD) passed away to be with Jesus on 9 February 2024 after living a long, full life of 92 years.  JD was born in Ava Missouri on April 10th, 1931.  He joined the Army in 1949 and was sent overseas to Korea.  He was honorably discharged in 1952.  He...

Feb 6, 2024

Funeral services for Phyllis Long, 87, of West Plains, MO will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Mammoth Assembly of God Church south of Gainesville, MO. Officiating will be Gale Wooten. Visitation will be Saturday afternoon from 1 p.m. to service time. Burial will be in the Mammoth Cemetery.

Phyllis Lee Long, loving...

Feb 4, 2024

Jackie Holman

Ava, Missouri

Jackie Lee Holman, 81 years, 7 months, and 23 days old, passed peacefully to Heaven on February 4, 2024 at Heart of the Ozarks surrounded by his family.

Jackie was born June 12, 1942 in Ava, Missouri near Whites Creek on the family farm to Dan Wesley and China...

Feb 3, 2024

Glen Orion Hendrix, Sr.

Ava, Missouri

Glen Orion Hendrix, Sr., 65 years, 7 months, 18 days old, passed away on February 3, 2024 at his home in Ava, Missouri.

Glen was born June 16, 1958 in Lebanon, Missouri  to Glen and Lois Jane (Anderson) Hendrix.

When Glen was a teenager he...

Feb 2, 2024

Harold Joe Lyons

Forsyth, Missouri

Harold Joe Lyons, 74 years, 3 months, 12 days old, passed away on February 2, 2024 at the Point Lookout Health and Rehab. at Hollister, MO.

Joe was born October 20, 1949 in the state of Washington to Gerald and  Gertrude (Whitaker) Lyons.

He was raised...

Feb 1, 2024

In Loving Memory of Thomas (Tom) Elmer Ballah

Tom Ballah, age 72, peacefully departed this earthly realm on February 1, 2024, to be reunited with his Lord and Savior and Heavenly Father, assisted by the comforting presence of the Holy Spirit.

Born on February 5, 1951, in Leoti, Kansas, Tom was the son of Elmer...

Jan 31, 2024

Becky Cottengim

Marshfield, Missouri

Rebecca Sue Cottengim, 62 years, 7 months, 17 days old, passed peacefully to Heaven on  January 31, 2024 in her home in Marshfield, Missouri surrounded by family.

Becky was born June 14, 1961 in Mansfield, MO to Cecil and Iva (Degase) Turner. She was youngest of six children. She...

Jan 30, 2024

Donald Dean Smiley, beloved son, husband, father, and prominent member of Theodosia, Missouri, died on January 30, 2024. He was born on July 3, 1941, along with his twin brother, David Gene, to George and Edna Smiley, all of whom preceded him in death. Don leaves behind his legacy of love, kindness, and a strong commitment to his community....

Jan 26, 2024

Franklin "Frank" Patterson

Ava, Missouri

Franklin Eugene Patterson, 81 years, 3 months passed away on January 26, 2024 in Ava, Missouri.

Frank was born October 26, 1942 in Washington, Illinois to Clyde and Leona (Jones) Patterson.

On November 14, 1970, Frank and Linda Mourton were united in marriage in St. Louis,...

Jan 25, 2024

Doris Lafferty Wood

Ozark, Missouri (formerly of Ava)

Doris Francis Dale Lafferty Wood,  93 years, 9 months, 24 days old, passed peacefully on January 25, 2024 at Ozark Nursing and Care in Ozark, Missouri with her family by her side.

Doris was born April 1, 1930 in the Dogwood community in Douglas County,...

Jan 25, 2024

Charles Dale Thomas

Ava, Missouri

Charles Dale Thomas, 84 years, 7 months, 27 days old, passed peacefully to Heaven on January 25, 2024 at his home surrounded by family.

Dale was born May 28, 1939 in Bertha, Missouri to Wayne and Maude (Heath) Thomas.

On February 12, 1981, Dale and Betty...

Jan 23, 2024

Thelma Fae Thomas 1934-2024, Thornfield, MO

Thelma Fae (Piland) Thomas left her life on earth to move on to her heavenly home on January 23, 2024 at Gainesville Health Care in Gainesville, Missouri.

Fae was born on March 11, 1934 at Foil, Missouri to Lloyd Fremont (Doc) and Sarah Neva (Able) Piland. She attended elementary...

Jan 22, 2024

Deward "Dewey" William Turner

Squires, Missouri

Deward "Dewey" William Turner, 77 years, 3 months, and 6 days old, passed away on January 22, 2024 at home with his wife by his side.

Dewey was born October 16, 1946 in Spring Creek, Missouri to Claude and Ollie (DeGase) Turner.

Dewey and Marcy...

Jan 22, 2024

Graveside funeral services for Derrylene Lewis Miller, 94, of Tecumseh, MO will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, January 26, 2024 in the Lilly Ridge Cemetery.

She was born November 7, 1929 in Memphis, TN to Charles L. and Ruby (Childers) Lewis. She passed away on January 22, 2024 at her residence surrounded by family.

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Jan 22, 2024

James Ivan Hambelton, 76, of Gainesville, MO passed away January 22, 2024 at Shady Oaks Nursing Home in Thayer, MO. He was born October 19, 1947 in Gainesville at Dr Hoerman's office, the youngest of seven children born to Alva Vern and Rutha Ellen (Strong) Hambelton.

James attended and graduated the 8th grade from the Luna one...

Jan 22, 2024

Kevin Michael Robertson, 60, of Thornfield, passed away January 22, 2024 at Ozarks Healthcare Hospital in West Plains, MO with his loving family by his side.

Born June 30, 1963 to Rex and Venita Robertson, Kevin grew up the oldest of 4 kids and the only boy in the bunch. His sisters; Sherry, Kelly, and Melanie gave...

Jan 22, 2024

Billy "Bill" Dean Rowe

Ava, Missouri

Billy Dean Rowe,  80 years, 1 month, 19 days old, passed away on January 22, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO with his family by his side.

Bill was born December 3, 1943 in  Douglas County, MO to Leonard Jason       and Freda "Granny" Mae (Hicks) Rowe....

Jan 19, 2024

Carol June Lietch

Ava, Missouri

Carol June Lietch, 82 years, 1 month, 8 days old, passed away on January 19, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO.

Carol was born December 11, 1941 in Springfield, MO to Mark and Emma A. (Roller) Prine.

In November of 1965 Carol and Billy Eugene...