Obituary Listing

Jun 29, 2025

Sybil Lavon Fleetwood

Ava, Missouri

Sybil Lavon Fleetwood, a woman of grace, strength, and kindness, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on August 20, 1936, in Niles, California, to Leonard and Reta (Brake) Hampton, Sybil's life was rich with love, character, and hard work.

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Jun 28, 2025

Emmitt George Lafferty

Seymour, Missouri

Emmitt George Lafferty, 1 year, 3 months, and 17 days old, passed away on June 28, 2025,  at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.

Emmitt was born March 11, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri to Chris and Shelby (Lewis) Lafferty.

Emmitt loved attending Cold Creek Cowboy Church....

Jun 23, 2025

Bonnie Marie Smith Luna, 95, of Gainesville, MO passed away June 23, 2025 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center in Ava, MO. She was the daughter of Sigel and Carrie (Newton) Smith. Bonnie was born and raised in Ozark County and lived her whole life there.

Bonnie was one of 14 kids. In 1948, she married...

Jun 23, 2025

Betty Leona Haden

Squires, Missouri

Betty Leona Haden, 83 years, 1 month, and 13 days old, passed away on June 23, 2025 at her home with Dall by her side.

Betty was born May 10, 1942 in Brownbranch, Missouri to  Enoch and Gladys (Butler) Maggard.

On November 10, 1959, Betty and...

Jun 22, 2025

Genelle Mahan, 95, of Gainesville, MO passed away June 22, 2025 at Gainesville Healthcare Center. She was born March 3, 1930 in Oakland, AR to Ben and Lena (Deatherage) Quick.

On March 26, 1949, Genelle was united in marriage to Eldon Mahan in Mtn Home, AR. Eldon was the love of her life, and they spent a...

Jun 16, 2025

Loretta Marie Stevens Stiles

Nixa, Missouri

Loretta Marie Stevens-Stiles, left this world on June 16th, 2025 in Nixa, MO with her family by her side.  She lived ninety-one wonderful years.

She was born in Thornfield, MO on September 23, 1933.  She was raised in the farming community of McClurg, MO where she learned...

Jun 14, 2025

Joseph Arthur Schulze

Ava, Missouri

Joseph Arthur Schulze, 70, passed away on June 14th, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare in Ava Missouri. Joseph (Joe) was born February 13th, 1955 in Elgin, Illinois to Yvonne (Tobiason) and Theodore Schulze.

He was raised in Mount Prospect Illinois, and went to Prospect High School, and...

Jun 12, 2025

Lorene (Garrison) Cherry, 78, of Isabella, MO, passed away peacefully at her home June 12, 2025, with her family by her side. Lorene was born December 23, 1946, to Charlie and Hattie Garrison. She was a kind and loving mother, sister and friend. She loved to read anything and everything. She was very smart and knowledgeable. You could ask...

Jun 10, 2025

Christopher Allen

Ava, Missouri

Christopher Allen, 42 years, 11 months, and 18 days old, passed away on June 10, 2025, at his home.

Christopher, the son of Curly and Janice Rawlings, was born June 23, 1982, in Springfield, Missouri.  He had one sister, Deevala Miles.

Christopher was preceded in death by...

Jun 10, 2025

Elwood Leroy Lakey

Ava, Missouri

Elwood Leroy Lakey, 86 years, 1 month, 25 days old, passed away on  June 10, 2025, at his home.

Elwood was born April 16, 1939, in Cold Springs, Missouri to Guy Eli and Lola (Hutchison) Lakey.

He was a Veteran having served in the United States...

Jun 9, 2025

Eddie Sanders

Ava, Missouri

Eddie Sanders, 81, of Ava, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on June 9, 2025.

Eddie was born on May 3, 1944, in Orange, California, to Loren Sanders and Beulah Vaughan Sanders. He was united in marriage to Sharon Vinson on June 29, 1963, and together they built...

Jun 5, 2025

Billy "Bill" Nicholas Davis

Ava, Missouri

Billy Nicholas Davis,  85 years, 5 months, 13 days old passed peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on June 5, 2025 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. His family was by his side.

On December 26, 1939, Bill was born in Ava, Missouri,...

Jun 5, 2025

Kim Allan Vaverka

Mansfield, Missouri

Kim Allan Vaverka, 66 years, 3 months, 15 days old, passed away on June 5, 2025.

Kim was born February 21, 1959, in Marshalltown, Iowa,  to Darwin and Patricia (Friedrick) Vaverka.

On April 1, 1983, Kim and Teresa Tetrick were united in marriage at the Ava...

Jun 4, 2025

Sharon Angeline (Robertson) Lyons

Theodosia, Missouri

Sharon Angeline Lyons, 79, of Theodosia, Missouri, passed away on June 4, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, surrounded by the love and presence of her family. She was 79 years, 9 months, and 21 days old.

Sharon was born on August 3, 1945, in Rueter,...

Jun 3, 2025

Clifford "Iffy" Eugene Owens

Dora, Missouri

Clifford "Iffy" Eugene Owens, 75 years, 6 months, 24 days old, passed away on  June 3, 2025, at his home with his wife, Sharon by his side.

Clifford was born November 10, 1949, in Oakland, California, to John Owens and Mary Jean (Peak) Owens.

He...

Jun 2, 2025

June (Ridenour) Copas

Ava, Missouri

June Copas, 81 years, 11 months, 30 days old, passed away on  June 2, 2025, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, with her family by her side.

On June 3, 1943, June was born in Ava, Missouri, to Eddie and Lola (Medlock) Ridenour.  She was one of...

Jun 1, 2025

Kayla Nicole Cudworth

Springfield, Missouri

Kayla Nicole Cudworth, 36 years, 3 months, and 17 days old, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025, at Cox Medical Center South, in Springfield, Missouri, with family by her side.

Kayla was born February 15, 1989, in Springfield, Missouri, to Gary Cudworth and Sandra Sue (Ward) Cudworth....

May 30, 2025

Verla Jo Cornelius

Mansfield, Missouri

Verla Jo Cornelius, 55 years, 8 months, 4 days old, passed peacefully to Heaven on May 30, 2025.  She was surrounded by family.

On September 26, 1969, Jo was born  in Springfield, MO to Verlin and Viola (Peterson) Hall. She was born on her Dad's birthday and she...

May 30, 2025

Ralph Mason Hutchinson

Ava, Missouri

Ralph Mason Hutchinson, 60 years, 8 months, 1 day old, passed away on May 30, 2025 at his home.

Ralph was born September 29, 1964 in Springfield, MO  to Larry Ray and  Wanda Lavon (Shortt) Hutchinson.

He grew up in Douglas County and attended the Ava...

May 27, 2025

Mary Lois Eggleston

Ava, Missouri

Mary Lois Eggleston,  80 years, 7 months, 9 days old, passed away peacefully on , May 27, 2025, at home in Ava, Missouri.

Mary was born in Pontiac, Michigan, on October 18, 1944. She moved to Carlsbad, New Mexico, with her family and graduated with a degree as ...