Daniel "Danny" Lee Kitterman
May 26, 2025
Daniel Lee Kitterman of Ava, MO
On August 20, 1956 Danny was born to Fred and Linda Kitterman. He was born with wanderlust in his eyes and wander he did. Two sisters joined the family. But, that is a story for another time.
Danny went to school in Tiskilwa, Illinois. He joined the Navy at...
Melvin Leon Bricker
May 26, 2025
Melvin Leon Bricker
Ava, Missouri
Melvin Leon Bricker, 62 years, 10 months, and 18 days old, passed away on, May 26, 2025 at his home with family by his side.
Melvin was born July 8, 1962 in Mtn. Grove, Missouri to Tommy and Betty (Jones) Bricker.
He was a Christian and...
Linda Lou Rose
May 25, 2025
Linda Lou Rose
Ava, Missouri
Linda Lou Rose, 72 years, 5 months, 2 days old, passed peacefully to Heaven on May 25, 2025, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare in Ava.
Linda was born December 23, 1952, in Ozark, Missouri, to James Albert and Vonice Vada (Fitzgerald) Rose.
Linda was raised...
Beverly Jean Sievert
May 25, 2025
Beverly Jean McConnell Sievert, Â Willard, MO
Beverly Jean (McConnell) Sievert, 91, beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on May 25, 2025, after a short illness. Beverly was born on October 3, 1933, in Kansas City, Missouri, the second of four children born to Lela Irene Canada and William Edward McConnell.
Beverly and Clifford...
Charlene (Brewer) Graham
May 22, 2025
Charlene Sue (Brewer) Graham, 81, was born in Gainesville, MO on August 27, 1943 and died in Gainesville, MO on May 22, 2025.
Charlene went to high school and graduated from Southeast High School in Wichita, KS. She loved garage sales, craft shows, and the occasional scratch-off ticket here and there. She worked in the medical field...
Kalynn Ann Mcmurray
May 17, 2025
Kalynn McMurray
Springfield, Missouri
Kalynn Ann McMurray, 59 years, 7 months, 21 days old, passed peacefully on  May 17, 2025, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri, with her children by her side.
Kalynn was born September 27, 1965, in Springfield, Missouri, to James Boyd  and Lena Mae (Duckworth) VanHouden.
She was raised...
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.
...
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...
