Obituary Listing

Apr 13, 2022

Richard "Rick" Robertson, Sr.

Aka "Willie"

Ava, Missouri

Richard Charles Robertson, 65 years, 5 months, 23 days old, passed away on April 13, 2022 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center with his daughter, Stephanie by his side.

Rick was born October 20, 1956 in Branson, MO to Lyle and Stella...

Apr 10, 2022

Howard Lee Hale

Ava, Missouri

Howard Lee Hale, 72 years, 6 months, 6 days old, passed away on April 10, 2022 at his home from a long battle with COPD.

At the age of just 4 years old Howard began his musical career when he entered a talent contest at the county fair. ...

Apr 10, 2022

Beverly June Parker

Seymour, Missouri

Beverly June Parker, 87 years, 2 months, and 7 days old, passed away on, April 10, 2022 at her home in Seymour with family by her side.

Beverly was born January 31, 1935 in Avon, Illinois to Russell and Neola (Gossard) Kepple.

Beverly and Murray Parker...

Apr 6, 2022

Andrew "Andy" Hartley

Ava, Missouri

Andrew Todd Hartley, 41 years, 2 months, 25 days old, passed away on April 6, 2022 at his home in Ava.

Andy was born January 9, 1981 in Springfield, MO to Glen Dale and Laurie (Andermann) Hartley.

He graduated from Ava High School in 1999. Andy...

Apr 1, 2022

Funeral services for Herman Baker, 93, of Santa Maria, California (formerly of Ozark County), will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at Clark Ridge Baptist Church in Clarkridge, Arkansas. Visitation will be Saturday from 1 p.m. to service time. Burial and reception will follow. The family welcomes anyone who knew him to join in honoring Herman's life....

Apr 1, 2022

Michelle (Shelly) Roberta Wilson

Ava, Missouri

Michelle (Shelly) Roberta Wilson, 69 years, 10 months, and 9 days old, passed to Heaven on April 1, 2022 at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO with her family by her side.

Michelle was born May 22, 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri to Robert Joseph...

Mar 31, 2022

Zachary Monaghan

Seymour, Missouri

Zachary Monaghan, 31 years,  8 months, 5 days old, passed away on March 31, 2022at his home in Seymour, MO.

Zachary was born July 26, 1990 in Springfield, Missouri to Randy Curbow and Mary Ann Broom.

He enjoyed working on computers, stereos, radios, and anything electronic.  He...

Mar 31, 2022

Ruth Laverne Hinshaw, 85, of Bull Shoals, AR passed away March 31, 2022 at the Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House in Mtn Home, AR. She was born September 22, 1936 in Ada, OK to Vernon and Alice Laverne (Clark) Smith.

Ruth was very loving wife, companion, mother and grandmother. She worked for many years as a...

Mar 29, 2022

Brenda Miller, 63, of Gainesville, MO passed away March 29, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born November 25, 1958 in Leesburg, Virginia to Willis Edward and Ada Mae (Payne) Carbaugh.

Brenda was a light that shined in even the brightest of places. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and...

Mar 26, 2022

Dwayne E. Davis

Ava, Missouri

Dwayne E. Davis, 80 years, 2 months, 21 days old, went Home to be with His Lord and Savior on March 26, 2022 at his home with his family by his side.

Dwayne was born January 5, 1942 in Newton, Iowa. He was the son of Lloyd and...

Mar 26, 2022

Jimmie Don (J.D.) Morrison

Ava,Missouri

Jimmie Don (J.D.) Morrison, 88 years old, passed away on , March 26, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri with his family by his side.

J.D. was born in Springfield, Missouri January 2, 1934 to James and Jesse Morrison.  He graduated from Ava High School in 1952...

Mar 25, 2022

Dora Elizabeth Sherman

Ava, Missouri

Dora Elizabeth Sherman, 69 years, 8 months, 26 days old, passed away on, March 25, 2022 at Cox South Hospital, Springfield, Missouri.

Dora was born June 30, 1952 in Mackinaw, Illinois to Lloyd and Ellen (Hittle) Sherman.

Dora enjoyed fishing, baking and Karaoke.  She loved her...

Mar 25, 2022

Robby Dean Smith

Drury, Missouri

Robby Dean Smith, 60 years, 9 months, 26 days old, passed away on  March 25, 2022.

Robby was born May 29, 1961 in Gainesville, Missouri to Harley and Lois (Trail) Smith.

On March 12, 1983 Robby and Dana Lambert were united in marriage at Evans Church...

Mar 22, 2022

Teresa Lynn Vaughn

Ozark, Missouri

Teresa Lynn Vaughn, 54 years, 8 months, 28 days old, passed on to Heaven on March 22, 2022 at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Missouri with her family by her side.

Teresa was born June 25, 1967 in Gainesville to Rita Sue Suggs.

On June...

Mar 22, 2022

Patrick "Lynn" Cleaver, 64, of Protem, Missouri passed away March 22, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. He was born September 24, 1957 in Branson, MO to Irba and Nadine Cleaver.

He was unique in all aspects of life. He Loved being outside, enjoyed hunting, fishing and being one with nature. His special passion was raising...

Mar 20, 2022

Valerie Guerin

Ava, Missouri

Valerie Geane Guerin, 46 years, 4 months, 13 days old, went into the arms of Jesus on March 20, 2022 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, MO after a brave battle of cancer with her husband, "Shorty" and family by her side.

Valerie was born November 7, 1975...

Mar 19, 2022

Rev. Robert "Bob" Thompson Jr.

Ava, Missouri

Robert Eugene Thompson Jr., 71 years, 10 months, 5 days old, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 19, 2022 at Barnes -Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri from a sudden heart attack with Cinda by his side.

Bob was born May...

Mar 18, 2022

Lodema King Haden Bent, 83, of Gainesville, MO passed away March 18, 2022 at Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House in Mtn Home, AR. She was born October 25, 1938 in Kingsburg, CA to Clyde and Chloezell (Looney) King.

As a young child, Lodema and her family moved back to their little farm and log house on...

Mar 15, 2022

Jean Allen, 76, of Gainesville, went to be with the Lord on March 15, 2022.

She was born February 8, 1946 to Otis and Dorothy (Koelling) Brawley in Shannon County Missouri.  On April 24, 1965 she married Nay Allen at Brushy Knob Church and they had one daughter, Lana (Allen) Dean.

Jean owned and operated...

Mar 11, 2022

Vernice (Jones) Herd, 91, of Thornfield, MO passed away March 11, 2022 at the Gainesville Healthcare Center. She was born May 8, 1930 at Foil, MO, the oldest of two children born to Robert "Bob" and Lois (Lawson) Jones.

On February 19, 1948 Vernice became the bride of Buddy Herd and to this union one son was...