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Donna L. Walker

Donna L. Walker

Jul 7, 2023

Donna L. (Murphy) Walker

September 13, 1927-July 7, 2023

Donna L. (Murphy) Walker, 95, passed away at Heart of the Ozarks in Ava on July 7, 2023.  Donna was born on September 13, 1927, in Almartha, Missouri, to Lyle and Faye (Gardner) Murphy.  She attended a one-room school at Souder for her elementary education.  She...

Charlotte Barr

Charlotte Barr

Jul 5, 2023

Charlotte Marie Hambelton Barr was born on August 26, 1950, to her parents, Hugo Lionel Hambelton and Lura Faye Miller Hambelton (both deceased) of Ozark County, Missouri. She transitioned from this life to her heavenly home on July 5, 2023 at her residence. She is survived by her children: Clinton Allen Barr and his wife, Libby, and Tracy Michelle...

Robin Moore

Robin Moore

Jul 2, 2023

Robin Jeannie Moore

Seymour, Missouri

Robin Jeannie Moore, 60 years and12 days old, passed away on July 2, 2023 at her home in Seymour, MO.

Robin was born June 21, 1963 in Maywood, California to Roy Dencil Denney and Emogene (Ellison) Jenkins.

She graduated from Seymour High School.

Robin...

Dusty Dawn Davis (Tetrick)

Dusty Dawn Davis (Tetrick)

Jul 1, 2023

Dusty Dawn Tetrick Davis, 47 of Gallion, AL went to her eternal home on July 1, 2023. She was born on September 30, 1975 in Springfield, MO to Michael Tetrick and Sherry L. Webb Tetrick. She was a Physical Therapy Assistant at Whitfield Regional Hospital.

Dusty is an alumni of Lebanon High School and Cumberland University in...

Ernest Lyle Ray

Ernest Lyle Ray

Jun 30, 2023

Lyle Ray

Ava, Missouri

Ernest "Lyle" Ray of Ava, MO, passed from this life on June 30, 2023 at the age of 96.  Lyle was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.

Lyle was born on February 10, 1927, to Charles and Mary (Spurlock) Ray in Squires, Missouri.  Lyle was the...

Carl Ray Foerstner

Carl Ray Foerstner

Jun 29, 2023

Carl Ray Foerstner, 75 years, 8 months, 18 days old, passed peacefully to Heaven on June 29, 2023 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center in Ava, Missouri.

Carl was born October 11, 1947 in Alhambra, California to Carl William and Genevieve (Brown) Foerstner.

Carl was raised in Baldwin Park, California where he had a...

Nola Juanita Gifford

Nola Juanita Gifford

Jun 27, 2023

Nola (Fitzgerald) Gifford

Ava, Missouri

Nola Juanita Gifford, 98 years, 4 months, 11 days old, passed away on June 27, 2023 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare in Ava, Missouri with her family by her side.

Nola was born February 16, 1925 in Douglas County, MO to Walter and Stella (Lakey) Fitzgerald.

...

Janet Carder

Janet Carder

Jun 23, 2023

Janet Carder

Ava, Missouri

Janet Carder, 82 years and 7 months old, passed away on, June 23, 2023 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center in Ava, Missouri.

Janet was born November 23, 1940 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Oakey Johnson, Jr. and Thelma Louise (Barron) Carder.

Janet was a devout...

Lula Belle Dyer

Lula Belle Dyer

Jun 21, 2023

Lula Belle Dyer, 87 years, 4 months, 13 days old, passed away on June 21, 2023 at Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra, Illinois.

Lula was born February 8, 1936 in Douglas County, Missouri to Everett and Alta (Burden) Lakey.

Lula and Donald Dyer were united in marriage on March 3, 1956 in Ava, Missouri.  They...

Mac Arthur Mitchell

Mac Arthur Mitchell

Jun 20, 2023

Mac Arthur Mitchell

Ava, Missouri

Mac Arthur Mitchell, 81 years, 1 month, 13 days old, went home to be with Jesus on June 20, 2023 at Cox Medical Center in Springfield, MO with his family by his side.

Mac was born May 7, 1942 in Goodhope, MO to Ezra and Amy (Nelson) Mitchell....

Gary Wayne Robertson

Gary Wayne Robertson

Jun 20, 2023

Gary Robertson

Ava, Missouri

Gary Wayne Robertson, 76 years, 9 months, and 25 days old, passed peacefully to Heaven on June 20, 2023 at his home with his family by his side.

Gary was born August 25, 1946 in Almartha, MO to "Shorty" and Dottie (Henley) Robertson.

Gary attended many country...

Royce Gregory Wilson Sr

Royce Gregory Wilson Sr

Jun 20, 2023

Royce Gregory Wilson, Sr.

Ava, Missouri

Royce Gregory Wilson, 78 years, and 17 days old, passed away on June 20, 2023 at his home in Douglas County, Missouri.

Royce was born June 3, 1945 in Douglas County, Missouri to Lawrence and Dorothy (Maybe) Wilson.

He loved being raised in the country....

Doris Coatney

Doris Coatney

Jun 20, 2023

Doris Geraldine (Smith) Coatney, 77 years, 11 months, 18 days passed peacefully at her home in Gainesville surrounded by family on June 20th 2023.

Doris was the fourth daughter born to Fred and Ella Smith on July 2nd 1945 in Rockbridge Missouri. She attended both Brixey School Houses before graduating from Gainesville High School in 1962. After...

Virginia Marie Huff

Virginia Marie Huff

Jun 19, 2023

Virgina Marie Huff, 92 years, 1 month, 14 days old, passed peacefully on June 19, 2023 at her home from a long illness with her family by her side.

Marie was born May 5, 1931 in Rome, MO in Douglas County to Virgil and Claudia (Selvidge) Mendel.

On  August 12, 1949 Marie and Junior Huff  ...

Linda Lee Welch

Linda Lee Welch

Jun 19, 2023

Linda Lee Welch

Ava, Missouri

Linda Lee Welch, 77 years, 4 months, 27 days old, passed away on June 19, 2023 at her home in Ava, Missouri with her husband, Rayford, and family by her side.

Linda was born January 22, 1946 in Branson, MO to Ola "Olie" Smith and Patsy "Hattie" (Fry)...

Teresa Montesano

Teresa Montesano

Jun 17, 2023

Teresa Elaine (Dunn) Montesano, 62 of Gainesville MO passed away June 17, 2023, in Springfield Missouri. She was born June 28, 1960, in Anza, California to Marvin and Stella (King) Dunn. Teresa was the second of 6 children. Teresa lived most of her life in Southern California. She graduated Palo Verde College with a degree in nursing. She was...

David Peirce

David Peirce

Jun 10, 2023

David Gene Peirce, 65, of Gainesville, MO passed away June 10, 2023, at the Gainesville Healthcare Center. He was born February 3, 1958, in Howards Ridge, MO to Adford Lee and Gertrude Marie (Garbedian) Peirce.

David graduated from Branson High School. He worked for many years as a mechanic.

He is survived by his sister...

Shirley Jean Gott Stoecker

Shirley Jean Gott Stoecker

Jun 9, 2023

Shirley Gott Stoecker

Sparta, Missouri

Shirley Jean Gott Stoecker, 85 years, 4 months, and 14 days old, passed away June 9, 2023 at her home in Sparta, Missouri.

Shirley was born in Bradleyville, Missouri to Adrian and Mable (Adams) Gott.

Shirley and Richard Stoecker were united in marriage on March 30,...

Virginia Annette Clayton

Virginia Annette Clayton

Jun 9, 2023

Virginia Annette Clayton

Ava, Missouri

Virginia Annette Clayton, 87 years, 7 months, 28 days old, passed away on June 9, 2023 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center in Ava, Missouri.

Virginia was born October 11, 1935 in Squires, Missouri to Homer and Mary (Spurlock) Turner.

Virginia was a Christian and...

Mason Morpeth

Mason Morpeth

Jun 8, 2023

Funeral services for Mason Odin Morpeth, 25, of Thornfield, will be held at noon, Friday, June 16, 2023, at Mammoth Assembly of God Church, south of Gainesville. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to service time at the church. Anyone wishing to pay respects may also stop by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Gainesville from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m....

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