Obituary Listing

Oct 17, 2020

Frieda Earlene Myers, age 82, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, October 17, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

Frieda was born on January 15, 1938 in Thornfield, Missouri, the daughter of Charles Haskins and Effie (Nooncaster) Haskins, who preceded her in death.

Frieda graduated grade school from Thornfield School and spent her...

Oct 12, 2020

Tracy Leann Case,   38 years, 11 months, 13 days old, passed away on October 12, 2020 at her home in Ava with her family by her side.

Tracy was born October 29, 1981 in Springfield, MO to Eddy Case and Linda (Thurman) Neal. She enjoyed reading, watching NASCAR, and being outdoors in nature. Tracy struggled for years...

Oct 10, 2020

HAROLD DEAN STRAIN

Harold Dean Strain, 83, of Gainesville, MO died October 10, 2020. He was able to be home and passed away surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 26, 1936 in Clarkridge, AR to Jess William and Della Jane (Standage) Strain.

On November 15, 1958 Harold was united in marriage to...

Oct 9, 2020

Terry Lee Lafferty, Sr.

Marshfield, Missouri

Terry Lee Lafferty, Sr., 66 years old, passed away on October 9, 2020 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.

Terry was born November 21, 1953 in Ava, Missouri to Robert Amon and Doris (Fitzgerald) Lafferty.

Terry enjoyed raising goats, working on cars, gardening, reading,...

Oct 9, 2020

Peggy Lou Litwiller

Taneyville, Missouri

Peggy Lou Litwiller, 88 years, 10 months, 10 days old, went home to be with Jesus on  October 9, 2020 at Forsyth Nursing & Rehab. in Forsyth, MO with her family by her side.

Peggy was born November 30, 1931 in Champion, Mo to Felda Able and Mary...

Oct 8, 2020

Michael "Mike" Sudbury

Ava, Missouri

Michael Allen Sudbury, 59 years, 26 days old, passed away on October 8, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO with his family by his side.

Mike was born September 12, 1961 in Alameda, CA to Arlon Arcey and Leva Mae (Graham) Sudbury.

Mike was retired...

Oct 8, 2020

Charlotte Ray Willis

Ava, Missouri

Charlotte Ray Willis, 75 years, passed from this earthly life and stepped into her eternal Heavenly home on October 8, 2020 at the Heart of the Ozarks Heathcare Center with her family by her side.

Charlotte was born July 5, 1945 in Mountain View, MO, the daughter of...

Oct 8, 2020

NADINE JOHNSON

Eddith Nadine (Taylor) Johnson, 97, of Gainesville, MO passed away October 8, 2020 at her residence. She was born March 16, 1923 in Oakland, AR to Lawrence and Zona (Lantz) Taylor.

Nadine went to school and lived at Oakland until age 18. She then came to Gainesville to find work, where she met...

Oct 6, 2020

Eugene Maggard

Bradleyville, Missouri

Eugene Maggard, 90 years, 9 months, 6 days old, passed away on October 6, 2020 at his home with family by his side.

Eugene was born December 31, 1929 in Hercules, MO in Taney County to Elihu and  Lottie (Lewis) Maggard.

Eugene was retired from working years...

Oct 6, 2020

Guy William Scott

Ava, Missouri

Guy William Scott, 101 years, 3 months, passed away on October 6, 2020 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, MO.

Guy was born July 6, 1919 in Almartha, MO to Jacob and Maggie Lela (Stewart) Scott.

He was a U. S. Army Veteran and served...

Oct 6, 2020

Archie D. Ferguson

Ava, Missouri

Archie Ferguson, 92 years, 8 months, 15 days old, passed away on October 6, 2020 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center.

Archie was born January 20, 1928 in Granby, Missouri to Perry Everett and Livy (Brock) Ferguson.

Archie and Linda Ferguson were united in marriage...

Oct 5, 2020

Kristi Davis

Ava, Missouri

Kristi Dale  Davis, 51 years,  2 months, 6 days old, passed away on October 5, 2020 at Cox South Medical Center, Springfield, MO with her family by her side.

Kristi was born July 30, 1969 in Springfield, MO to Orloff  Dale and Judith (Wilson) Haden.

On January...

Oct 4, 2020

Delilah Helen Krasser

Ava, Missouri

Delilah Helen Krasser, 79 years and 3 months, passed away on October 4, 2020 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare in Ava.

Delilah was born August 4, 1941 in Springfield, MO to Ela and Helen Clara (Zeller) Marshall.

Delilah graduated from Central High School in 1959....

Oct 3, 2020

Raymond "Ross" Irby

Ava, Missouri

Raymond "Ross" Irby, 92 years and 2 days old, passed away on October 3, 2020 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Mo with his daughters by his side.

Ross was born October 1, 1928 in Silverton, Missouri to George Edward and Mae (Porter) Irby.

Ross served...

Oct 3, 2020

Rosaile Sherman

Ava, Missouri

Rosaile P. Sherman, 71 years, 11 months, 18 days old, passed away on October 3, 2020 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare.

Rosaile was born October 15, 1948 in Spring Bay, IL to Lloyd and Ellen Elizabeth (Hittle) Sherman.

Cremation services for Rosaile will be conducted by...

Oct 3, 2020

Alan Ray Burnes

Ava, Missouri

Alan Ray Burnes, 60 years, 8 months, 2 days old, passed away on October 3, 2020 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, MO.

Alan was born February 1, 1960 in San Diego, CA to Robert Alan and Barbara Marie (Riley) Burnes.

Alan was a veteran...

Oct 3, 2020

George Szabo, 83

Funeral services for George Szabo, 83, of Gainesville, will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Gainesville. Visitation will be from noon until service time at the funeral home. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8,in the Walnut Hill Cemetery in Silver...

Oct 2, 2020

Sister, Miriam Gehringer

Ava, Missouri

Sister Miriam Gehringer, 95 years, 2 months, 10 days old, entered into Glory on October 2, 2020 at her home at the Nazareth Hermitage in Ava.

Sister Miriam was born July 22, 1925 in Omaha, NE to Joseph and Helen (McLaren) Gehringer.

Sister Miriam entered into...

Sep 29, 2020

Betty Bricker

Ava, Missouri

Betty Bricker, 75 years, 10 months, 4 days old, passed to Heaven on September 29, 2020 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Mo.

Betty was born November 25, 1944 in Ava, Mo to Lowell and Annie (Vanwinkle) Jones.

Betty Jones and Tommy Bricker were united in marriage...

Sep 29, 2020

James "Bullet" Lathrop

Springfield, Missouri

James Lathrop, 73 years, 10 months, 29 days old, passed away on September 29, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo.

"Bullet" was born October 30, 1946 in Ava, Mo to Russell James and Oma Catherine (Engle) Lathrop.

"Bullet" was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and...