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James John Evans

James John Evans

Oct 20, 2022

James John Evans, 65 years, 11 months, 7 days old, passed away on October 20, 2022 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, MO with his family by his side.

Jim was born November 13, 1956 in Dawt, Missouri to Orville and Norma (Hathcock) Evans.

On June 25, 1976 Jim and Regina Shanks were united...

Diane Alyce Smith

Diane Alyce Smith

Oct 19, 2022

Diane Alyce Smith

Ava, Missouri

Diane Alyce Smith passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at her home in Ava, Missouri surrounded by her family.

Diane was born March 11, 1945 in Los Angeles, CA. She graduated from Joplin High School in 1962. She married Alvin Smith on August 5, 1964. She worked at...

Larry Arthur Ludwig, Sr.

Larry Arthur Ludwig, Sr.

Oct 19, 2022

Larry Ludwig, Sr.

Mansfield, Missouri

Larry Arthur Ludwig, 85 years, 9 months, 28 days old, passed away on October 19, 2022 at his home with his family by his side.

Larry was born December 22, 1936 to Bailey and Iva (Robertson) Ludwig. Larry was raised in Ava, MO with his six sisters.

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Marcelline Hinrichs Hudson

Marcelline Hinrichs Hudson

Oct 18, 2022

Marcelline Hinrichs Hudson

Ava, Missouri

Marcelline L Hudson, 89 years, 9 months, 3 days old, passed on to Heaven on October 18, 2022 with her family by her side.

Marcelline was born January 15, 1933 in Crossroads, MO  to William Franklin and Maude May (Kay) Doran.

She graduated from Ava High...

Larry Jay Proctor

Larry Jay Proctor

Oct 18, 2022

Larry Jay Proctor

Ava, Missouri

Larry Jay Proctor, 70 years, 8 months, 18 days old, passed away on October 18, 2022 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mtn. Home, Arkansas.

Larry was born January 29, 1952 in Huntington Beach, California to William and Evelyn (Girard) Proctor.

Larry and Terry Caverly were...

Wanda Louise Huffman

Wanda Louise Huffman

Oct 17, 2022

Wanda Huffman

Ava, Missouri

Wanda Louise Huffman, 86 years, 1 month, 14 days old, passed away peacefully October 17, 2022 at Heart of the Ozarks with her family by her side.

Wanda was born September 3, 1936 in Pondfork, MO to Lerman and Marie (Herd) Duckworth.

On July 28, 1951 Wanda...

Troy Lee Miller

Troy Lee Miller

Oct 15, 2022

Troy Lee Miller

Ava, Missouri

Troy Lee Miller, 82 years, 3 months, 28 days old, passed away on, October 15, 2022 at his home in Ava, Missouri.

Troy was born June 18, 1940 in Gainesville, Missouri to Aaron Troy and Ruth Lorene (Scott) Miller.

Troy was a member of  the Missouri...

Leland C Barnes

Leland C Barnes

Oct 10, 2022

Leland C. Barnes, 70 years old passed peacefully to Heaven on October 10, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO with his family by his side.

Leland was born July 14, 1952 in Rome, MO to Lorel and Mary Marie (Bloomer) Barnes.

Leland started his own business in 1984 as Leland Barnes Plumbing and Heating....

Daniel Smotherman

Daniel Smotherman

Oct 10, 2022

Daniel David Smotherman, 80, of Pontiac, Missouri died peacefully in his home on Monday, October 10, 2022. He was born December 6, 1941 in Charleston, Missouri.

Dan was a retired tool and die machinist and United States Air Force veteran.  He loved to spend his time outdoors and with family and friends. He was a wonderful man...

Johnny Craig Evans

Johnny Craig Evans

Oct 10, 2022

Johnny Craig Evans

Ava, Missouri

Johnny Craig Evans, 68 years, 8 months, and 15 days old, passed away on  October 10, 2022 at his home with his wife by his side.

Craig was born January 23, 1954 in Springfield, Missouri to Johnnie Conness and Vivian Faye (Watterson) Evans.

Craig and Bonnie...

Pauline Elizabeth Hathcock

Pauline Elizabeth Hathcock

Oct 8, 2022

Pauline Hathcock

Ava, Missouri

Pauline Elizabeth Hathcock was born December 1,1930, and passed away peacefully on October 8, 2022 at the age of 91 years, 10 months, and 7 days.

The oldest of three daughters, Pauline was born in Roy, Missouri to Clifford and Alta (Albright) Moore.  Pauline was united in marriage with...

Fern Beasley

Fern Beasley

Oct 6, 2022

Janetta Fern Beasley, 82, of Gainesville, MO, left this earth for her heavenly home on October 6, 2022. Fern was born on February 2, 1940, and the youngest of eight born to Thomas Arthur Miller and Ollie Ray (Pitchford) Miller, of Gainesville.

Fern was raised on Pine Creek in the Luna area. At a music party, she...

Marcella Lorene Bilyeu

Marcella Lorene Bilyeu

Oct 3, 2022

Marcella Lorene Bilyeu, 86 years, 7 months, 23 days old, passed peacefully to Heaven on October 3, 2022 at Cox South Medical Center, Springfield, MO with family by her side.

Marcella was born February 11, 1936 in Romance, MO to Nicholas "Nick" and Zella (Harley) Naugle.

She grew up in the Ozark County and Douglas...

Melissa Regina West

Melissa Regina West

Oct 2, 2022

Melissa West

Ava, Missouri

Melissa Regina West, 60 years, 4 months, and 8 days old, passed away on, October 2, 2022 at Heart of the Ozarks in Ava, Missouri.

Melissa was born May 24, 1962 in Fort Benning, Georgia to Russell Earl and Lillian Esther (Puckett) Somers.

Melissa was an Army...

Melvin Dwain Stillwell

Melvin Dwain Stillwell

Oct 1, 2022

Melvin Dwain Stillwell, 78 years, 4 months, and 8 days old, passed away on, October 1, 2022 at his home with his family by his side.

Melvin was born May 23, 1944 in Rayborn, Missouri to Floyd C. and Emajean (Longwell) Raney.

Melvin was a Christian and attended church when he was able.

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Wanda June Fleetwood

Wanda June Fleetwood

Sep 27, 2022

Wanda Fleetwood

Ava, Missouri

Wanda June Fleetwood, 82 years, 3 months, 6 days old, passed peacefully on September 27, 2022 at her home.

Wanda was born June 21, 1940 in Douglas County, MO to Clarence and Vera (Green) Cornelius.

In 1996 Wanda and Paul Fleetwood were united in marriage at Ozark,...

Lesalie Ruth Mergendahl

Lesalie Ruth Mergendahl

Sep 27, 2022

Lesalie Ruth Mergendahl, 72 years, 10 months, 8 days old, passed peacefully to Heaven on September 27, 2022 at Gainesville Healthcare Center in Gainesville, Missouri with her family by her side.

Lesalie was born November 19, 1949 in Saugerties, NY to Harry and Alice (Brooks) Overbough.

Lesalie worked for a Binder/Book Manufacturer Company out of...

Jose "Tony" Antonio Morales

Jose "Tony" Antonio Morales

Sep 26, 2022

Jose Antonio "Tony" Morales

Ava, Missouri

Jose "Tony" Morales, 42 years, 4 months, 6 days old, passed away on September 26, 2022 at his home.

Tony was born May 20, 1980 in Newburgh, NY to Luis Morales and Meri Jeanneane Aumick.

Tony grew up in Newton, New Jersey and was raised...

Barbara Loretta Day

Barbara Loretta Day

Sep 23, 2022

Barbara Loretta (Maggard) Day, 79 years, 5 months, 13 days old, left for her Heavenly home on September 23, 2022 at home with her family by her side.

Barbara was born April 10, 1943 in the home of her Grandpa Monroe Maggard in the western edge of Douglas County, MO, a mile northeast of Highlonesome. Barbara was...

John Wymer Tate

John Wymer Tate

Sep 23, 2022

John Tate

Ava, Missouri

John Wymer Tate, 76 years, 8 days old, passed peacefully through Heaven's gate on September 23, 2022 at his home with his wife Kathy by his side.

John was born September 15, 1946 in Covington, KY to Frank and Norma (Wymer) Tate.

He was a U.S. Marine...

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