Obituary Listing

Dec 6, 2020

Wanda Fern Spurlock

Springfield, Missouri

Wanda Fern Spurlock, 86, entered Heaven Sunday, December 6, 2020. She was born June 7, 1934 to John Kenard and Marguerite (Harvey) Spurlock.

Wanda grew up in Ava, Mo and graduated from Ava High School in 1953.

After graduating, she moved to Kansas City where she...

Dec 6, 2020

DWAYNE ALLEN LAMBRECHT

Dwayne Allen Lambrecht, 64, of Pontiac, MO died peacefully at his residence on December 6, 2020. He was born December 28, 1955 in Kansas City, MO to Charles E. and Donna Lee (Vaughan) Lambrecht.

Dwayne grew up in Independence, MO and graduated from Fort Osage High School, class of 1973. He worked...

Dec 5, 2020

Doyle Humbyrd

Ava, Missouri

Doyle Floyd Humbyrd, 80 years, 5 months passed peacefully to his Heavenly home on December 5, 2020 at his home with his family by his side.

Doyle was born July 5, 1940 in Pond Fork, MO in Ozark County to Rev. Ira and Fay (Robirds) Humbyrd.

On...

Dec 1, 2020

Shari J Trivitt, 60 of Howard's Ridge MO passed away suddenly at home on December 1, 2020. She was born March 3, 1960 in Bellflower CA, the daughter of Richard and Shirley Woolard.

On June 11, 1977 in Howard's Ridge MO she married Jim Trivitt. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother for the next...

Nov 30, 2020

F. MILLER

E.F. Miller, 85, of Theodosia, MO passed away November 30, 2020 at his residence. He was born August 10, 1935 in Ocie, MO to Fred and Edith (Wright) Miller.

On August 7, 1965 E.F. was united in marriage to Joyce Cole in Theodosia, MO. To this union three children were born, Sheila, Kenny and Robert....

Nov 30, 2020

Wilber J Cowart, 91, of Gainesville, Missouri, passed away on November 30, 2020 at the Gainesville Health Care Center.  A private family service will be held at a later date.

He was born March 15, 1929 at Possum Walk, the son of Perry and Ruby Cowart.  He graduated from Gainesville High School and served in the army...

Nov 29, 2020

LOWELL "DEE" CUTBIRTH

Ava, Missouri

Lowell "Dee" Duane Cutbirth, 84 years old, passed to his heavenly home on November 29, 2020 at the Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center in Ava.  He was born March 21, 1936 in Gainesville, the son of Efton and Jessie (Sherrill) Cutbirth.  He graduated from Ava High School in 1953. ...

Nov 28, 2020

Marguerite (Hambelton) Roll

Graveside services for Clelia "Marguerite" (Hambelton) Roll, 92, Dora, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Patrick Cemetery under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family requests everyone attending to wear a mask.

Mrs. Roll passed away on...

Nov 28, 2020

Roma Nell Mackey

Ava, Missouri

Roma Nell Mackey, 85 years, 8 months, 18 days old, passed on to be with her Lord and Savior on November 28, 2020 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, MO.

Roma was born March 10, 1935 in Ava, MO to Homer and Dollie (Phillips) Ellison.

On...

Nov 26, 2020

Joyce Ann Silvey

Nottinghill, Missouri

Joyce Silvey, 69 years,11 months, 20 days old, passed away on November 26, 2020 at Cox Hospital in Springfield Mo.

Joyce was born December 6, 1950 in Gainesville, Mo to Boyd and Avis (Sievert) Souder.

Joyce and Dale Silvey were united in marriage December 1978 and...

Nov 26, 2020

John Paxton, Sr.

Branson West, Missouri

John Wayne Paxton, Sr. 77 years, 2 months, 10 days old, passed away on November 26, 2020 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield Mo.

John was born September 16, 1943 in Wichita KS to Wayne and Effie (McQueen) Paxton.

He was a U. S. Army...

Nov 25, 2020

Esther Lorene (Kelley) Dye

Esther Dye, 98 years, 10 months and 10 days went on to her Heavenly home on November 25, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. Esther was born on January 15, 1922 in Kiowa County Colorado, near Eads, Colorado to Harry and Bessie Kelley.  Esther went to school in Colorado and had graduated from the eighth...

Nov 23, 2020

Nina Sue Turley

Ava, Missouri

Nina Sue Turley, 88 years, 11 months, 11 days old, passed away peacefully to Heaven on November 23, 2020 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare with her family by her side.

Sue was born December 12, 1931 in Lutie, Missouri in Ozark County to Kelly Vernon and Florence...

Nov 23, 2020

Laura Lee (Brazeal) Lee

Jan.23, 1961- Nov 23, 2020

Laura was born Jan. 23, 1961, Springfield, Missouri, the daughter of Milton Burke and Nadine (Workman) Brazeal. She was the 9 th child of 12 children. She attended Ava School. Laura died of Pneumonia on Nov 23, 2020 at Cox South Hospital, Springfield, Mo.

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Nov 22, 2020

Thelma Chisam

Ava, Missouri

Thelma Rae Chisam, 89 years, 10 months, 22 days old, passed on to Heaven on November 22, 2020 at Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains, MO with her children by her side.

Thelma was born December 31, 1930 in Sweden, MO to Tommy and Helen (Allison) Dye.

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Nov 21, 2020

John Newton Yocum

Ava, Missouri

John Newton Yocum, 91 years, 8 months and 27 days old, passed away peacefully to his Heavenly home on November 21, 2020 at his home with his family by his side.

John was born February 25, 1929 in Wright County, Missouri to Solomon Newton and Flossie (Warren) Yocum....

Nov 18, 2020

James Kenneth Evans

James Kenneth Evans, 81, of Aurora, MO passed away November 18, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. He was born September 1, 1939 in West Plains, MO to Jim and Leta (Ford) Evans.

James graduated from Gainesville High School class of 1957. On July 8, 1957 he was united in marriage...

Nov 18, 2020

Eric Frye

Bradleyville, Missouri

Eric Lynn Frye, 52 years, 3 months, 22 days old, passed away on November 18, 2020 at his home from a sudden illness with his daughter, Rose by his side.

Eric was born July 27, 1968 in Peoria, IL to Lawrence and Norma Jean (Turner) Frye.

Eric...

Nov 18, 2020

Roy Ellis Stephens

Ava, Missouri

Roy Ellis Stephens, 86 years, 7 months, 18 days old, passed peacefully to his Heavenly home on November 18, 2020 at Ava Place with his family by his side.

Ellis was born March 30, 1934 in Blanche, MO Brushcreek community in Ozark County, MO to Roy and Mable...

Nov 17, 2020

Michael Joe Cox

Ava, Missouri

Michael Joe Cox, 52 years, 2 months, 9 days old, passed away on  November 17, 2020 at Wellstar Cobb Hospital in Austell, Georgia.

Mike was born September 8, 1968 in Rock Island, IL to Earnest Joe Cox and Pamela (Speed).

Mike was a Tower Crane Operator...