Obituary Listing

Jan 21, 2020

Troy Lee Clayton

Squires, Missouri

Troy Lee Clayton, 86 years, 11 months, 20 days old, passed away on January 21, 2020 at his home.

Troy was born February 1, 1933 in Longrun, MO to John Thomas and Defsia Lee (Absher) Clayton.

He was a retired Heavy Equipment Operator for West Plains...

Jan 16, 2020

Dessie Mae (Farris) Miller

Ava, Missouri

Dessie Mae Miller, 96 years, 10 months, 4 days old, passed on to Heaven on January 16, 2020 at Cox Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.

Dessie was born March 12, 1923 in Pea Ridge, Arkansas to Babe and Josephine (Wilson)Farris.

She was a Christian and attended...

Jan 15, 2020

Rev. Freeda Holt

Ava, Missouri

Freeda Holt, 89 years, 7 months, 10 days old, passed on to be with her Lord and Savior on January 15, 2020 at Heart of the Ozarks Health Care Center with her family by her side.

Freeda was born June 5, 1930 in Vera Cruz, MO to Clark...

Jan 13, 2020

Willis Rex Davidson

Ava, Missouri

Willis Rex Davidson, 52 years, 11 months, and 28 days old, passed away on January 13, 2020 in Ava, Missouri.

Rex was born January 15, 1967 in Wichita, Kansas to Gilbert Lowell and Polly Ann (Friend) Davidson.

Rex enjoyed fishing, riding bikes, and spending time on...

Jan 11, 2020

Thomas E. Hawkins

Ava, Missouri

Thomas Elvin Hawkins, 71 years, 2 months, and 15 days,  passed away on January 11, 2020 at Heart of the Ozarks in Ava, Missouri.

Thomas was born October 26, 1948 in Mound, Missouri to Herbert and Dorothy Mary (Rucker) Hawkins.

Thomas worked for many years at...

Jan 10, 2020

Retha Mae Jarman

Arlington, Texas

Retha Mae Graves Jarman, 78, of Arlington, Texas passed away January 10, 2020 with her family at her bedside.

Retha was born December 29, 1941 in Hammond, MO to Thomas Summers Graves and Gladys Mae Bryant Fisher. She was a graduate of Gainesville High School in Gainesville, MO....

Jan 9, 2020

JACK PITCHFORD

Jackie Laroy "Jack" Pitchford, 72, of Tecumseh, MO passed away January 9, 2020 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St Louis, MO. He was born September 6, 1947 in Gainesville, MO to Bob and Darlene (Thompson) Pitchford.

On June 13, 1970 Jack was united in marriage to Rose Ann Tye, who preceded him in death...

Jan 6, 2020

Loren Keith Brewer

Ava, Missouri

Loren Keith Brewer, 71 years, passed away on January 6, 2020 at his home in Ava, MO from a sudden illness.

Loren was born December 9, 1948 in Goodrich, Michigan to James Cartha Brewer and Lilly (King) Brewer.

Loren was a Veteran and served with the...

Jan 5, 2020

Lee Roy Davidson

Lee Roy Davidson was born January 6, 1944 at Tecumseh, MO to Jewell and Adreno (Miller) Davidson. Lee lost his courageous battle against lung cancer the morning before his 76th birthday.

On October 28, 1966 he and Connie (Quackenbush) were married at Hardenville, MO by Rev. Willie Hillhouse. Lee was a Christian...

Jan 5, 2020

OPAL FAY LUNA

Opal Fay Luna, 93, of Gainesville, MO passed away January 5, 2020 at the Gainesville Healthcare Center. She was born August 8, 1926 in Gainesville to Albert and Clora (Sanders) Allen.

Opal grew up in Gainesville and graduated from Gainesville High School. In 1948 she married Raymond "Legs" Luna. She raised her...

Jan 4, 2020

Paul William Souza

Marshfield, Missouri

Paul William Souza, 71 years, 11 months, 21 days old, passed away on January 4, 2020 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, MO.

Paul was born January 12, 1948 in Oakland, CA to Daniel and Rema (Watterson) Souza.

He was a retired Retail Clerk with Lucky...

Jan 2, 2020

Carl Sievert

Wasola, Missouri

Carl William Sievert, 88 years, 2 months, 16 days old, passed on to Heaven to be with the Lord on January 2, 2020 at The Heart of the Ozark Healthcare Center in Ava.

Carl was born October 16, 1931 in Ozark County, MO  to Verna James and Argie (Henley)...

Dec 31, 2019

Genie Wilson Davis

Ava, Missouri

Genie Davis, 78 years, 0 months, 6 days old passed on to her home in Heaven on December 31, 2019 at Ava, MO with her husband Dale by her side.

Genie was born December 25, 1941 in Keltner, MO to Fredrick H. and Elene (Hall) Wilson.

...

Dec 31, 2019

Frank Pluss

Ava, Missouri

Frank Pluss, 86 years,  9 months, 10 days old, passed away on December 31, 2019 in Galena Missouri with his friends by his side.

Frank was born one of seven children on March 21, 1933 in Eldon, Illinois to John and Toni (Ertle) Pluss.

Frank moved to...

Dec 30, 2019

Barbara May Magoon

Ava, Missouri

Barbara May Magoon, 101 years, 11 months, 14 days old, passed on to Heaven on December 30, 2019 at Ava Place with her daughter by her side.

Barbara was born January 16, 1918 in Lebanon, New Hampshire to Albert and Mary (Digby) Merrihew.

Barbara was retired...

Dec 25, 2019

Anna Lue Collins

Drury, Missouri

Anna Lue Collins, 93 years,   8 months, 9 days old, passed away on December 25, 2019 at Autumn Oaks Caring Center with family by her side.

Anna was born April 16, 1926 in Drury, Mo to Theodore and Dorothy (Bunch) Hurst.

Anna was a cook at...

Dec 23, 2019

John Nathaniel Ruston, 93 years old, passed away on December 23, 2019 at James River Nursing and Rehabilitation in Springfield, Missouri with his grandsons by his side.

John was born April 17, 1926 in Castle Springs, Arizona to Charles N. and Rose (Williams) Ruston.

John was a Veteran and served in the U.S. Army during...

Dec 19, 2019

Anton Goossen

Ava, Missouri

Anton Goossen, 90 years, 2 months, 25 days old, passed on to Glory on December 19, 2019 at his home with family by his side.

Anton was born September 25, 1929 in Goessel, Kansas to John D. and Florentine (Ratzlaff) Goossen.

Anton was a Christian and loved...

Dec 19, 2019

MARTIE LEE HAMBELTON

Martie Lee Hambelton, 60, of Gainesville, MO passed away December 19, 2019 at his residence. He was born December 13, 1959 in Wichita, KS to Loyd and Velma (Forrest) Hambelton.

His family moved back to Gainesville, where Martie graduated from Gainesville High School with the class of 1978. On May 11, 1979...

Dec 14, 2019

Ronald Eudean Mahan passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14 in Jefferson City. He was born October 6, 1942 in Harrison, AR, the only child of Elmer and Italy (Willbanks) Mahan. Ron grew up in Pontiac, MO, and graduated from Gainesville High School in 1960. He was in Law Enforcement most of his life. He served as a trooper...