Obituary Listing

Nov 29, 2025

Rery Badgett September 24, 1939 – November 29, 2025

Born in the heart of the Amazon rainforest on September 24, 1939, Rery entered the world under extraordinary circumstances. She was the daughter of Maria Luisa Frederiksen—whose parents had immigrated from Denmark to Bolivia to work in the rubber industry—and Dr. Luis Arce, a young Bolivian physician completing...

Nov 29, 2025

Alfred Earl Hudson

Ava, Missouri

Alfred Earl Hudson, 79 years, 8 months, and 5 days old, passed away on, November 29, 2025, at NHC Nursing Home in Joplin, Missouri.

Alfred was born March 24, 1946, in Pratt, Kansas to Velma Bernice (Oylear) Brooke.

He was an Army Veteran and served proudly...

Nov 26, 2025

Michael "Mike" Hampton

Ava, Missouri

On November 26, 2025, Michael Lane Hampton, 58 years and 12 days old, scratched his last lottery ticket here on earth and finally hit the jackpot of peace he had always hoped for.

Mike was born November 14, 1967, in Mansfield, Missouri, to Eldon Duane "Bud" and Bonita...

Nov 20, 2025

Tracy Yvonne LeVelle

Ava, Missouri

Tracy Yvonne LeVelle, 48 years, 11 months, 1 day old, passed away on November 20, 2025, at Willard Care Center in Willard, Missouri.

Tracy was born December 19, 1976, in  Mansfield, Missouri, to Bill and Judi (Evans) LeVelle. She grew up in Ava and graduated in 1995 from...

Nov 19, 2025

Virgil Albert "VA" Owens, 86, of Gainesville, MO passed away November 19, 2025 at Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains, MO. He was born March 17, 1939, the son of Bee and Elva (Graves) Owens.

VA lived his entire life in Gainesville. He mainly worked as a handyman on farms and mowing yards. He was the caretaker of...

Nov 18, 2025

Rudine Noles Sallee, 99, of Price Place, AR passed away at her residence on November 18, 2025, just six days shy of her 100th birthday. She was born November 24, 1925 in Mount Dora, FL.

She grew up in Sparks, GA and went to Brushy Creek, GA schools. She moved to the Ozarks just a couple of...

Nov 18, 2025

Janice Sue Burton

Ava, Missouri

Janice Sue Burton, 75 years, 11 months, 21 days old, passed to Heaven on November 18, 2025, at Hartville Care Center in Hartville, Missouri.

On November 28, 1949, Janice Sue was born in Douglas County, Missouri to Warren and Agnes (Huffman) Springs.

Janice and William Thomas...

Nov 18, 2025

Nova Jean Melton Loftis Blisard, 89, of Mtn Grove, MO, formerly of Gainesville, MO passed away November 18, 2025. She was born January 25, 1936 at Romance, MO, the daughter of Herman Ralph and Dalta Ophelia (Naugle) Melton.

She was married on September 5, 1953 to Lowell R. Loftis, who preceded her in death on December 12,...

Nov 15, 2025

Winonah "Nona" Henning, 98, of Gainesville died November 15, 2025 at Hospice House in Mountain Home, Arkansas, following a hip injury. She was born April 11, 1927 in Mammoth, Missouri. She was the daughter of Jesse and Florence LouRannie (Harper) Mahan and a graduate of Gainesville High School. She married Robert "Bob" Henning of Selah, Washington on May 23,...

Nov 13, 2025

In loving memory of Karl J. Cox

Karl J. Cox, 54, was born October 28, 1971. He passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his family and friends, on November 13, 2025.

Karl was a very outgoing, and interesting person. Karl enjoyed fishing, working on cars, wood carving and spending time with his loved...

Nov 13, 2025

Katherine Simpson, 79, of Gainesville, MO passed away November 13, 2025 in Springfield, MO. She was born November 13, 1946 in Alton, MO to Warren T. and Ruby Jewell (Thompson) Simpson.

Kathy enjoyed traveling, sewing, and spending time with family and friends. She graduated from Alton High School in 1964, where she played in the band and...

Nov 12, 2025

Suzanne (Shaw) Collins, age 83, resident of rural Gainesville, Missouri, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 12th, 2025, at Hiram Shaddox Health & Rehab in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was born on June 13, 1942, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Robert N. and Lucille D. Shaw. Sue graduated from Parkville High School in the class of...

Nov 7, 2025

Brenda (Wallace) Waters, 71, of Ozark, MO, formerly of Gainesville, passed away November 7, 2025 at Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born June 27, 1954 in Hammond, MO to Louie and Eula (Martin) Wallace.

Brenda graduated from Gainesville High School in 1973.She was proceeded in death by her parents and recently her brother Don Wallace.

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Oct 31, 2025

Rayford "RC" Clayton

Theodosia, Missouri

Rayford Renso Clayton, 97 years, 1 month, 14 days old, passed away on October 31, 2025 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare in Ava, MO.

Rayford was born September 17, 1928 in Longrun, MO  to John Thomas and Defsia Lee (Absher) Clayton.

Rayford was raised in...

Oct 29, 2025

Michael "Mike" Andersland

Gainesville, Missouri

Michael Scott Andersland, 66 years, 6 months, 17 days old, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 29, 2025.

Mike was born April 12, 1959, in Albert Lea, Minnesota to Olav Selmer and Agnes Constance (Brudvig)  Andersland.

Mike was raised in Emmons, Minnesota....

Oct 28, 2025

Gerald Hollis

Ava, Missouri

Gerald Dee Hollis, 88 years, 2 months, 23 days old, passed away on October 28, 2025, at his home.

Gerald was born August 5, 1937, in Muleshoe, TX to J.N. "Shorty" and Eula (Teague) Hollis.

He graduated from Plainview High School in Plainview, TX. Then Gerald enlisted...

Oct 25, 2025

Magdalyn Edwards Ames, a longtime resident of Theodosia, Missouri, passed away on October 25th at the age of 72.

Maggie was born on June 17th, 1953 in Monetta, South Carolina. She is preceded in death by her parents Lee Edwards and Lillie Rae Niece Edwards. She was the oldest of five children: Lee Jr., Rebecca, Tracy, and...

Oct 25, 2025

Johnnie Kay Fellinger

Ava, Missouri

Johnnie Kay Fellinger, 80 years, 5 months, and 7 days old, passed away on October 25, 2025, at her home in Ava with family by her side.

Johnnie was born May 18, 1945, in Siloam Springs, Arkansas to Curtis and Katie Mae (Smythe) Oxford.

On October...

Oct 23, 2025

Don Eugene Wallace, age 76, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away on October 23, 2025.

Born and raised in Hammond, Missouri, Don lived a life marked by hard work, loyalty, and a steady, quiet kind of love for the people around him.

Don was an Army veteran and later spent many years working at GE. Outside...

Oct 22, 2025

Funeral services for Martin Luther Pearson, 64, of Theodosia, MO will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 28, 2025 in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home chapel in Gainesville. Officiating will be Dale Schofield.  Visitation will be Tuesday from Noon to service time.

Martin passed away October 22, 2025 at his home in Theodosia. He was born February...