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Gwendolyn Mcfall

Gwendolyn Mcfall

Feb 1, 2023

Gwendolyn McFall, 64 years, 7 months, 21 days old, passed away on February 1, 2023 at her home with her family by her side.

Gwen was born June 11, 1958 in Sycamore, Illinois to John L. and Ruby (Denney) McFall.

Gwen was retired from working as a Manager for convienence stores in Dexter, Missouri for...

Jehnna Sanders Sesena

Jehnna Sanders Sesena

Feb 1, 2023

Jehnna Sanders Sesena, 38, of Gainesville, MO died Feb. 1, 2023, at her residence. No services are planned at this time.

She was born Aug. 6, 1984 in Mountain Home, Arkansas, to Mike and Alicia (Anderson) Sanders. She graduated from Gainesville High School in 2003. She had one daughter, Jamie.

Memorial contributions to help with...

Joel Smith

Joel Smith

Jan 28, 2023

Joel Dea Smith, son of the late John F. Smith and Lenore (Short) Sanders Smith, was born June 17, 1941, in Sycamore, Missouri and departed this life at his home on January 28, 2023 at the age of eighty-one years.

Joel attended Dora High School and after graduation he attended Southwest Missouri State and later he attended...

Jimmy Martin Hathcock

Jimmy Martin Hathcock

Jan 23, 2023

Jimmy Martin Hathcock

Ava, Missouri

Jimmy Martin Hathcock, 60 years, 2 months, and 17 days old, passed away on January 23, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital in Springfield, MO with his wife, Jo and family by his side.

Jimmy was born November 6, 1962 in Springfield, Missouri to Martin John and Mary Ann...

Annave Loftis

Annave Loftis

Jan 23, 2023

Annave Loftis, 85, of Thornfield, MO passed away January 23, 2023 at Gainesville Healthcare Center. She was born October 5, 1937 in Smackout, MO to H. O. and Lena (Johnson) Nance.

Annave was united in marriage to Loyd Leland Loftis and the couple briefly moved to Lawrence, KS for Leland to find work. After a couple years...

Jim Franklin Frailey

Jim Franklin Frailey

Jan 17, 2023

Jim Frailey

Ava, Missouri

Jim Franklin Frailey, 80 years, 4 months, 17 days old, passed away on January 17, 2023 at his home with his family by his side.

Jim was born August 30, 1942 in Mitchell, Nebraska to William Franklin and Dora Grace (Baker) Frailey.

On April 14, 1961 Jim...

Sara Mcfarland

Sara Mcfarland

Jan 14, 2023

Sara W. McFarland passed from this life on January 14, 2023 at her home with her husband at her side.

Sara is currently telling the angels to move over because she is gonna sing.

Sara Schwartz was born to Peter M and Mary S Schwartz, along with her twin brother Jacob, Sara was the eldest...

Trista Rashell Gunter

Trista Rashell Gunter

Jan 14, 2023

Trista Rashell Gunter

Sparta, Missouri

Trista Rashell Gunter, 27 years, 9 months, and 6 days old, passed away on, January 14, 2023 at her home in Sparta, Missouri.

Trista was born April 8, 1995 in Springfield, Missouri to Darrell Gunter and Trish (Hambelton) Moore.

She was a Christian and attended the...

Dean Gregory Rawlins

Dean Gregory Rawlins

Jan 12, 2023

Dean Rawlins

Ava, Missouri

Dean Gregory Rawlins, 70 years, 2 months, 5 days old, passed away on January 12, 2023 at his home with family by his side.

Dean was born November 7, 1952 in Windsor, Canada to Lorne Westlake and Ida (Mellon) Rawlins.

He served with the U.S. Navy during...

Brenda Kay Wynn

Brenda Kay Wynn

Jan 11, 2023

Brenda Kay Wynn, 70, of Gainesville, died Jan. 11, 2023, at Gainesville Health Care Center. She was born in Lapeer, Michigan, the daughter of Herbert Eugene Robinson and Imogene White. Brenda spent much of her childhood moving from place to place, but she found her home when moved to Baxter County, Arkansas, in 1972, shortly after graduating from Amboy High...

Marlene Morrison

Marlene Morrison

Jan 10, 2023

Marlene Sue Morrison, 87, of Gainesville, MO passed away January 10, 2023 in Springfield, MO. She was  born July 18, 1935 in Zanoni, MO to Afton and Earlene (Patterson) Morrison.

Marlene lived several years in Acapulco, Mexico. She moved back to Gainesville and was a caretaker for her parents until their death. She was a member of...

Theo "Lou" Jenkins

Theo "Lou" Jenkins

Jan 10, 2023

Theo Louetta Jenkins, 86, of Gainesville, MO passed away January 10, 2023 at the Gainesville Healthcare Center. Known to family and friends as "Lou", she was born November 4, 1936 to Arthur and Ruby (Carter) Strong.

Lou married William "Fred" Jenkins and they enjoyed many years together living and working in Wichita, KS. Lou was a registered...

Linda Wayman

Linda Wayman

Jan 10, 2023

Linda Rae Wayman, 75, of Theodosia, MO passed away January 10, 2023 in Theodosia. She was born January 9, 1948 in St Joseph, MO to Pete and Vina (Brunner) Nolan.

Linda was the youngest of 21 children. She grew up in St Joseph and was blessed to have many people who loved her. On October 1, 1987...

Irish O. Downey

Irish O. Downey

Jan 9, 2023

Irish O. Downey

Ava, Missouri

Irish Downey, 73 years, 11 months, 2 days old, passed away on January 9, 2023 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare in Ava.

Irish was born February 7, 1949 in Compton, CA to M.H. (Doon) and La Vina R. (Wiley) Downey.

He had been a truck...

Judy Darlene Hicks

Judy Darlene Hicks

Jan 8, 2023

Judy Darlene Hicks, 56 years, 2 months, 16 days old, passed away on January 8, 2023 at her home from a long illness.

Judy was born October 22, 1966 in Mansfield, MO to Curtis Wayne and Lois Nadine (Davis) Hicks.

Judy worked at Wal Mart in Ava and was their manager in the meat department...

Perry Ray Posey

Perry Ray Posey

Jan 8, 2023

Perry Ray Posey, 86 years, 7 months, 13 days old, passed away on January 8, 2023 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MO.

Perry was born May 25, 1936 in Douglas County, MO to Everett Layne and Carrie (Stillings) Posey.

On November 7, 1954 Perry and Ellen Coetta Hart were united in marriage and they were blessed...

Bruce Pellham

Bruce Pellham

Jan 6, 2023

Bruce Pellham

Ava, Missouri

Bruce Pellham, 59 years, 4 months, and 11 days old, passed away on January 6, 2023 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, MO with his family by his side.

Bruce was born August 25, 1963 in Kansas City, Kansas to Rolla and Ama Kathlene (Cole) Pellham.

On...

Nuel Francis Cockrum

Nuel Francis Cockrum

Jan 4, 2023

Nuel F. Cockrum

Ava, Missouri

Nuel Francis Cockrum, 86 years, 8 months, and 24 days old, passed away on  January 4, 2023 at his home with family by his side.

Nuel was born April 11, 1936 in Ozark County, MO to Francis Matthew and Rachel Ann (Strong) Cockrum.

Nuel was raised...

Veda Pauline Bushong

Veda Pauline Bushong

Jan 2, 2023

Veda Bushong

Ava, Missouri

Veda Pauline Bushong, 95 years, 11 months, 25 days old, passed peacefully to her heavenly home on January 2, 2023 at her home with her family by her side.

Veda was born January 5, 1927 in Ozark County, MO to George Washington and Maggie Lene (Hicks) Pool.

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Irene "Teri" Thressa Sliger

Irene "Teri" Thressa Sliger

Jan 1, 2023

Irene "Terri" Thressa Sliger, 48 years, 1 month, and 11 days old, passed away on  January 1, 2023 at her home.

Irene was born November 21, 1974 in Los Angeles, California to Victor and Betty (Bransteder) Campbell.

Irene worked at Town and Country Supermarket in Ava as a cashier.

On March 21, 2002...

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