Obituary Listing

Mar 15, 2023

Raymond Peter of Gainesville died March 15, 2023, at the cabin home he built in the woods.

He was born on February 6, 1940 in Tell City, Indianan, the son of Leo and Mary Peter.

After graduating high school in 1958, he joined the United States Navy. His naval service stationed him in Jacksonville, FL.,...

Mar 15, 2023

Beverly Jo Schnell, 74 years, 6 months, 14 days old, passed away March 15, 2023 at home with family by her side.

Beverly was born August 31, 1948 in Toledo, Ohio to Paul Gayland and Marilyn Joanne (Ward) Myers.

She moved to California when she was 14 years old and graduated from Sunny Hills High...

Mar 15, 2023

John Harlin, devoted husband, father and brother,

"Pappy" to granddaughters Abbi and Faith,

Country Banker, Professional Speaker,

Humorist and Impressionist

John Harlin, 86, was born January 8, 1937, and Gainesville, MO was his home. His parents were Billye and Hugh Tan Harlin and he has a younger sister, Sherrill Hardcastle, living...

Mar 13, 2023

Zelma Lorene Cockrum, 80 years, 10 months, 17 days old, passed away on March 13, 2023 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, MO with her family by her side.

Zelma was born April 27, 1942 in Ava, MO to Russell Burl and Florence Lorene (Rowe) Miller.

Zelma was raised in Douglas County and also...

Mar 11, 2023

Clarence Eugene "Dick" Coatney was born in Cabool, Mo on September 19, 1930, to Charles and Daisy Coatney. Dick left this earthly home, with his wife Ann by his side, on March 11th, 2023. Dick is preceded in death by his parents and his sister Charlotte.

Dick was the oldest of six siblings. They were raised on...

Mar 10, 2023

Matt died on March 10, 2023 at his home in Gainesville surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on February 15, 1970, in San Bernardino, California, the son of Shirley Miller and Joe Tunstall.

Matt loved four-wheeling, shooting, firefighting, racing RC cars and playing video games. He was a firefighter with the Gainesville Fire...

Mar 7, 2023

Larence Elden Strong, 92, of Springfield , MO passed away March 7, 2023 at 2:20 p.m. after a long illness in Springfield. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Jaunita J. Strong; daughter Deborah G. Whitesides and husband Dallas; son Larry L. Strong and wife Haylan; one granddaughter Lyssa; one great grandson Seth; brother Charles and wife...

Mar 6, 2023

Brenda Kay Merriett, 63 years, 6 months, 14 days old, passed away on March 6, 2023 in Ava.

Brenda was born August 22, 1959 in Springfield, MO to Carl Eugene "Gene" and Ruth Edith (Lawson) Workman.

She grew up in Ava and was a 1977 Ava High School graduate. Brenda was a hard worker and...

Mar 5, 2023

Irma Stewart

Blue Springs, Missouri

Irma Maxine Stewart, the daughter of Wendall Marshal Jones and Tena Hazel Jones was born August 10, 1940 in Holly, CO.

Her family moved from Holly, CO to Wasola, MO when she was a young girl. She graduated from Ava High School in 1958. She was united in marriage to Buell Voyne Stewart on February 26, 1960 and...

Feb 22, 2023

Laura Lee Rohlfs, 76, of Gainesville, MO passed away February 22, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born July 26, 1946 in Chicago, IL to Walter John and Leatrice (Cady) Shimkus.

On October 9, 1982 Laura was united in marriage Steven Rohlfs in  Bloomingdale, IL. Laura was a selfless person, who took pride...

Feb 19, 2023

Leo M. Hambelton, 90, of Gainesville, MO passed away February 19, 2023 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mtn Home, AR. He was born February 25, 1932 in Owensville, MO, the second of five boys to Arzie and Ina (Boatright) Hambelton.

Leo grew up in Gainesville and was a 1949 graduate of Gainesville High School. On June...

Feb 18, 2023

Joyce Eugene Lootens

Macomb, Missouri

Joyce Lootens, 74 years and 15 days old, passed away on February 18, 2023 at her home with her family by her side.

Joyce was born February 3, 1949 in Rome, Missouri to Ersel and Ellen (Wilson)   Prine. On November 16, 1968, Joyce and Anthony were united in...

Feb 16, 2023

Esther Heath

Monett, Missouri (formerly of Ava)

Esther Lorene Heath, 93 years, 6 months, 12 days old, passed away on February 16, 2023 at Monett, MO with her family by her side.

Esther was born August 4, 1929 in Sweden, MO in Douglas County to William "Bill" and LouVerna (Steward) Graham. Esther and...

Feb 16, 2023

Matthew Paul Kaisersatt

Ava, Missouri

Matthew Paul Kaisersatt, 40 years, 11 months, and 23 days old, passed away on February 16, 2023 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.

Matt was born February 24, 1982 in Mountain Home, Arkansas to Joyce (Walker) and Michael Williams.

Before his accident, he loved...

Feb 15, 2023

Betty Jo Ellis

Ava, Missouri

Betty Jo Ellis, 80 years, 9 months, 22 days old, passed away on February 15, 2023 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare in Ava, Missouri.

Betty was born April 24, 1942 in New Londen in Ralls County, Missouri to Willard Wilson and Josephine (Little) Armentrout.

Betty...

Feb 15, 2023

Edgar "Ed" Hergenroeder

Ava, Missouri

Edgar Chester Hergenroeder, 90 years, 11 months, 3 days old, passed away on February 15, 2023 at home with family by his side.

Ed was born March 12, 1932 in Chicago, IL to Edgar Henry and Mildred Minnie (Bluck) Hergenroeder.

Ed was a veteran and served...

Feb 14, 2023

Mary Joline Taylor, 88, of Mountain Home, AR, passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones on February 14, 2023.

Joline was born in West Plains, MO, on December 6, 1934, to Byron C. and Cuma Louise (Sowards) Robbins.

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Feb 10, 2023

Marilyn Hope Bazel

(formerly from Alamogordo, New Mexico)

Ava, Missouri

Marilyn Hope Bazel, 98 years, 6 months, and 15 days old, traveled to her heavenly home and is now doing the can-can with relatives and friends that met her there on February 10, 2023.

Marilyn was born July 26, 1924 in...

Feb 9, 2023

Margaret Ann Burrington

Ava, Missouri

Margaret Ann Burrington, 83 years, 1 month, 22 days old, passed away on February 9, 2023 at the Magnolia Square Nursing and Rehab.in Springfield, MO with her family by her side.

Margaret was born December 18, 1939 in Corby Northhamptonshire, England to George and Katherine "Kate" (Gaunt) Moseley....

Feb 9, 2023

Harold John Griffith, 85 years, of Tecumseh, Missouri, died February 09, 2023. He was born March 02, 1937 in Long Run, Missouri. Harold graduated from Gainesville High School, then served in the United States Air Force for six years. He returned home and married Sharon (Myers) Griffith on March 1, 1961.

Harold was a long time dairy...