Alvin Melvin Kimmen
May 15, 2025
Alvin Melvin Kimmen, 84, of Gainesville, MO, formerly of Harlan, IA, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his daughter Cassandra's home in Gainesville, MO on May 15, 2025.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Smith-Kimmen and three sons; William Kimmen (Sherri) of FL, Andrew Kimmen (Dawn), of OK, Frank Kimmen of MO, two step-daughters; Cassandra...
Dorothy June Norman
May 15, 2025
Dorothy June Norman
Dorothy June Purdy Norman passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 15, 2025, in her home under the care of friends and family. She was 78.
Dorothy was born on Sept. 12, 1946, to Olive Hammond Purdy and Joe Purdy in Memphis, Tennessee, and later moved to the Purdy Hereford Farm in Adrian,...
Larry Lee Hutchison
May 14, 2025
Larry Lee Hutchison
Mansfield, Missouri
Larry Lee Hutchison, 69 years, 5 months, 18 days old, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on May 14, 2025, at Mercy Hospital, in Springfield, Missouri.
Larry was born November 27, 1955 in John Day, Oregon to Hubert and Laverne (Bishop) Hutchison.
He graduated from Ava...
Jonah Henry Painter, Sr
May 13, 2025
Jonah Henry Painter, Sr. Ava, Missouri
Jonah Henry Painter, Sr., 43 years, 6 months, 23 days old, passed away on May 13, 2025 at his home in Ava.
Jonah was born October 21, 1981 in Sarasota, FL to Dennis Lee and Martha Dyana (Holt) Painter.
He was raised and had a family in...
William "Bill" Lynn Comer
May 12, 2025
William "Bill" Lynn Comer
Ava, Missouri
William Lynn Comer, 66 years, 3 months, and 8 days old, entered into Heaven on May 12, 2025. Â His family was by his side.
Bill was born February 4, 1959, in Springfield, Missouri, to John "Paul" and Leona (Silvey) Comer.
Bill was raised on his...
Norma Eileen Corpening
May 12, 2025
Norma Eileen Corpening
Ava, Missouri
Norma Eileen Corpening, 76 years, Â 8 months, and 14 days old, passed away on May 12, 2025, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, in Ava, Missouri.
On August 28, 1948, Norma was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to Melvin "Gene" and Helen (Maggard) Wantland. She had two...
Howard Graham
May 12, 2025
Howard Graham
Ava, Missouri
Howard Graham, Â 64 years, 8 months, and 29 days old, passed away on, May 12, 2025, at his home.
He was born August 13, 1960 in Ava, Missouri, to William Doil and Tessie Lorene (Page) Graham.
Howard and Diane (Young) Graham were united in marriage on April...
Randall "Randy" Lee Tate
May 7, 2025
Randall "Randy" Lee Tate
Ava, Missouri
Randy Tate, 67 years, 3 days old, passed away on May 7, 2025, at his home with his family by his side.
On May 4, 1958, Randy was born in Cabool, Missouri to Betty (Souder) Tate. He grew up in Douglas County and attended Ava schools.
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Linnie Zane Boyd
May 5, 2025
Linnie Zane Boyd
Bradleyville, Missouri
Linnie Zane Boyd, 83 years, 7 months, and 25 days old, passed away on May 5, 2025, at his home in Bradleyville, Missouri.
Linnie was born September 11, 1941, in  Garrison, Missouri,  to Ralph and Mary Ellen (Hodges) Boyd.
He was raised in Garrsion and graduated...
Clarence "Dub" Scott
May 4, 2025
Clarence Wesley (C.W.) "Dub" Scott, 85, of Gainesville, MO passed away May 4, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born April 12, 1940 in Delaware, OK to Clarence and Viola Scott.
Dub's family moved to Longrun, MO when he was young. He went to Barefoot School until the 5th grade. He had 11 siblings. He married...
Belva Egger
May 2, 2025
Belva Olene (Loftis) Egger, 79, of Thornfield, MO passed away May 2, 2025 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center in Ava, MO. She was born April 28, 1946 to Olin Guy Loftis and Pearl Anderson Loftis at Barren Fork, MO.
Belva attended elementary school at Barren Fork and Nottinghill and graduated from Gainesville High School in...
Sharon Lavada Shriver
May 1, 2025
Sharon Shriver
Ava, Missouri
Sharon Lavada Shriver, 68 years, 3 months, 16 days old, passed peacefully on May 1, 2025, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, with her daughter, Amber, and her family by her side.
Sharon was born January 13, 1957 in Ceres, California, to Sherman and Opal (Price) Renfro.
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Kim Marie Tomlinson
Apr 29, 2025
Kim Marie Tomlinson
Ava, Missouri
Kim Marie Tomlinson, 61 years, 2 months, 14 days old, passed on suddenly to be with Jesus on April 29, 2025, at her home.
Kim was born February 15, 1964, in Moorhead, Minnesota, to Robert Duane and Gail Rae (Wilkins) Eidsvold.
Kim was raised in Fergus...
Roy Carr
Apr 29, 2025
A Celebration of Life for Roy Earl Carr, age 78, of Gainesville, MO, will be held Friday, May 9, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Lilly Ridge General Baptist Church, Gainesville, MO with Full Military Honors. Visitation will be Friday morning from 10:00 a.m. to service time at the church. A private interment will be held at a later...
Larry Matlock
Apr 26, 2025
Larry Matlock, 63, a newbie of Pontiac, MO suddenly passed away on April 26, 2025. Larry was born in St Louis, MO on February 5, 1962 to Larry and Mary Matlock.
Larry spent his life living in different areas of Colorado. While in high school, Larry took on a job for the city of Rifle, digging grave...
Thelma Cutbirth
Apr 24, 2025
A graveside funeral service for Thelma J. Cutbirth, 85, of Theodosia, MO will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in the Rhodes Cemetery near Protem, MO. Officiating will be Jeff Anderson.
Thelma passed away April 24, 2025 at her residence. She was born May 2, 1939 in Ocie, MO to Martin and Audra (Cowin)...
Georgia Mae Frost
Apr 24, 2025
Georgia Frost
Ava, Missouri
Georgia Mae (Kerley) Frost moved to her Heavenly home on April 24, 2025, at the age of  89 years with her daughters by her side.
Georgia was born February 21, 1936, Â in Arkana, AR, the third of twelve children, to Oral George and Adah Mae (Silvertooth) Kerley.
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Cecil John Smart
Apr 24, 2025
Cecil John Smart, 75, of Gainesville, MO died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on April 24, 2025. He was born July 31, 1949 in Gainesville, one of 11 children born to Kreth and Murtle Smart.
He was a graduate of Gainesville High School before serving in the U.S. Army from April 1969 to...
Maxine Williams
Apr 23, 2025
Maxine Williams
Nixa, Missouri
Maxine (Johnson) Williams, 96 years, 11 months, 26 days old, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025 at the Baptist Home in Ozark, MO with her family by her side.
Maxine was born April 28, 1928 in Squires, Missouri, to Walter and Mae (Goodnight) Johnson.
Maxine was...
Wanda Lou Johnson
Apr 21, 2025
Wanda Lou Johnson
Ava, Missouri
Wanda Lou Price Johnson, 76, of Ava, Missouri, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025.
Wanda was born on November 24, 1948, in Ava to Doy and Clara Emogene (Frye) Price, her proud parents.
On November 25, 1964, Wanda and Johnnie Johnson were united in marriage....
