Obituary Listing

Jul 13, 2025

Don Eldridge "Punk" Hicks

Hermiston, Oregon

Don Eldridge Hicks, 80 years old passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025, in Oregon with his family by his side. Don was born on June 27, 1945, in Blanche, Missouri to Orville and Ruth (Lambert) Hicks.

Don was raised in Douglas County, Missouri. He lived and...

Jul 11, 2025

Carol Sue Caudill

Chadwick, Missouri

Carol Sue Caudill, 74 years, 11 months, 19 days old, passed away on July 11, 2025, at her home, with her family by her side.

Carol was born July 23, 1950, in Tyler, Texas,  to Dewie and Mary Jo (Acker) Kellis.

Carol was raised in Chapel...

Jul 10, 2025

Robert David Norman

Ava, Missouri

Robert David Norman passed away on July 10, 2025, with his daughter, Cindy, and son, Jason, by his bedside. He was 82.

David had a deep, unfailing love for the many people in his life and an unflinching dedication to his hometown of Ava. He lived a life...

Jul 5, 2025

Joe Daniel

Nixa, Missouri

Joe Daniel, 76 years and 11 months, passed away on July 5, 2025, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.

Joe was born August 5, 1948, in Gainesville, Missouri to Arthur and Eula (Watson) Daniel.

He was a Certified Diesel Mechanic and a General Contractor for many...

Jul 4, 2025

Services for Delbert Rackley, 88, will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2025 with visitation starting at 1:00 with the eulogy following at 2:00 at Lilly Ridge General Baptist Church in Gainesville, MO.

Delbert Rackley, 88, passed away on July 4, 2025. He was born on June 12, 1937 to Fred and Mamie Rackley in Sand Ridge,...

Jul 2, 2025

Gaylerd Rollin Miller, 86

Born January 5, 1939 in Dallas Center, IA

Died July 2, 2025 at home in Mansfield, MO

Gaylerd was born in Dallas Center, Iowa, to Galen and Florence Miller. He was the youngest of seven children.

As a young man he attended Messiah Academy in Grantham, Pennsylvania...

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,...