Obituary Listing

Jul 31, 2025

For 40 years, Suzie was my wife, my partner, my constant. And in all that time, one thing never changed—she had the biggest heart of anyone I've ever known.She gave her love freely and quietly. She didn't ask for attention—she just showed up, again and again, with kindness, patience, and a deep care for others. Suzie made people feel...

Jul 30, 2025

Linda Kay Kelley

Sparta, MO

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, Linda Kay Kelley, who passed peacefully on the evening of July 30, 2025, at the age of 71. She was surrounded by those who loved her most, just as she had spent her life surrounding others with...

Jul 28, 2025

Dennis "Denny" Eller

Ava, Missouri

Dennis "Denny" Lee Eller, left this life peacefully and entered Heaven on July 28, 2025, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri surrounded by his family and good friend, Charles McFarland.

He was born April 27, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan to John Russell Lee and Cleora Jerome (Pipkin)...

Jul 27, 2025

Donald Kent Edwards, 80, of Zanoni, MO was born in Garden City, Kansas, on May 20, 1945. Lovingly known as Donnie, DK, and Do Dad—he went to his heavenly home on July 27, 2025.

He married the love of his life, Ruth Ann, on June 14, 1968. The two shared a deep and lasting love until Ruth...

Jul 27, 2025

Jerry Dale Welch

Ava, Missouri

Jerry Dale Welch, 77 years, 9 months, and 26 days old, passed away on July 27, 2025 at his home with family by his side.

Jerry was born October 1, 1947 in Ava, Missouri to Virgil and Barbara (Lacey) Welch.

He was inducted in the United...

Jul 25, 2025

Donald A. Fugate

Ava, Missouri

Donald Allen Fugate,  65 years, 7 months, 5 days old, passed away on July 25, 2025, at Mercy Hospital, in Springfield, Missouri with his family by his side.

On December 20, 1959, Don was born in Macomb, Illinois, to Gale and Beulah (Miller) Fugate, Sr.  He grew up...

Jul 23, 2025

Thelma Woodall

Springfield, Missouri

Thelma Ellen Woodall died peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at the Springfield Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Springfield MO. She was 97 years old.

Thelma was born Thelma Ellen Sanders on May 12, 1928, in Ava, Missouri, to mother Ola Sanders. Ola and Thelma moved...

Jul 22, 2025

Laura Mae Renne, born on July 19th, 1964, oldest child of Auttie & Glenda Perry formerly of Monroe Michigan, passed away on July 22nd, 2025, at her home in Theodosia, Missouri. She was 61 years old.

Laura is lovingly remembered by husband Mike Renne. They were happily married on April 6th, 2019. She is survived by her...

Jul 22, 2025

Barbara Colleen Thomason

Ava, Missouri

Barbara Colleen Thomason, 78 years, 1 month, and 7 days old, passed away on, July 22, 2025, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, in Ava, Missouri.

On June 15, 1947, Barbara was born in Nuremberg, Germany, to Emmett and Eugenia Thomason.  As a child, and into her young...

Jul 18, 2025

Vernon Cecil Witchey

Ava,Missouri

Vernon Cecil Witchey, 68 years, 6 months, 21 days old, passed away on July 18, 2025.

On  December 28, 1956, Vernon was born in Ava, Missouri, to Cecil "Bud" and Roma (Huffman) Witchey.  He grew up in Ava with his brother and sister, Lloyd and Glenda. Vernon worked as...

Jul 16, 2025

Dora Jo (Marsh) Burnett, 87, of Theodosia, MO passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. She was born on August 11, 1937, in Pond Fork, MO to Ernest Samuel Marsh and Gladys Pauline (Honeycutt) Marsh.

Dora was a devoted Christian and was a member of the True Hope General Baptist Church...

Jul 15, 2025

Shirrley Lynn Williams, 72, of Zanoni, MO passed away July 15, 2025 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, MO. She was born April 13, 1953 in Sacramento, CA to Bobby Garland and Della Marie (Sizemore) Kendrick.

Shirrley worked for many years as a convenience store manager. After moving to the Ozarks, Shirrley continued serving her community...

Jul 14, 2025

Rebecca "Becky" Linn Cox

Ava, Missouri

Rebecca Linn Cox, 55 years, 5 months, 27 days old, passed away on July 14, 2025, at ER Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO with her husband and son by her side.

Becky was born January 15, 1970, in Aurora, MO, to Joseph and Doris Lucille (Helfrich) Garner....

Jul 14, 2025

Rolland L. Woods, Sr.

Ava, Missouri

Rolland L. Woods Sr., 97 years, 6 months, and 22 days old, passed away on July 14, 2025,  at his house in Ava, Missouri, with his family by his side.

Rolland was born December 23, 1927, in Independence, Missouri, to LeeRoy and Bessie (Kersnick) Woods.

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Jul 13, 2025

Don Eldridge "Punk" Hicks

Hermiston, Oregon

Don Eldridge Hicks, 80 years old passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025, in Oregon with his family by his side. Don was born on June 27, 1945, in Blanche, Missouri to Orville and Ruth (Lambert) Hicks.

Don was raised in Douglas County, Missouri. He lived and...

Jul 11, 2025

Carol Sue Caudill

Chadwick, Missouri

Carol Sue Caudill, 74 years, 11 months, 19 days old, passed away on July 11, 2025, at her home, with her family by her side.

Carol was born July 23, 1950, in Tyler, Texas,  to Dewie and Mary Jo (Acker) Kellis.

Carol was raised in Chapel...

Jul 10, 2025

Robert David Norman

Ava, Missouri

Robert David Norman passed away on July 10, 2025, with his daughter, Cindy, and son, Jason, by his bedside. He was 82.

David had a deep, unfailing love for the many people in his life and an unflinching dedication to his hometown of Ava. He lived a life...

Jul 5, 2025

Joe Daniel

Nixa, Missouri

Joe Daniel, 76 years and 11 months, passed away on July 5, 2025, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.

Joe was born August 5, 1948, in Gainesville, Missouri to Arthur and Eula (Watson) Daniel.

He was a Certified Diesel Mechanic and a General Contractor for many...

Jul 4, 2025

Services for Delbert Rackley, 88, will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2025 with visitation starting at 1:00 with the eulogy following at 2:00 at Lilly Ridge General Baptist Church in Gainesville, MO.

Delbert Rackley, 88, passed away on July 4, 2025. He was born on June 12, 1937 to Fred and Mamie Rackley in Sand Ridge,...

Jul 2, 2025

Gaylerd Rollin Miller, 86

Born January 5, 1939 in Dallas Center, IA

Died July 2, 2025 at home in Mansfield, MO

Gaylerd was born in Dallas Center, Iowa, to Galen and Florence Miller. He was the youngest of seven children.

As a young man he attended Messiah Academy in Grantham, Pennsylvania...