Obituary Listing

Nov 16, 2018

Edward James Kaanana passed away November 16th, 2018. He was born November 5th, 1958 to Janet Leilani Kaanana and David Kaanana. Mr. Kaanana is survived by his wife Cassandra (Kinney) Kaanana , his daughter Natasha-Kaanana-Martinex (Roy): grandchildren Mariah and Nathan Martinez; his mother Janet Leilani Vares-Botard, Sister Bernie-Lei Kaanana-Alconcel, (Bernito), Brother David Kaanana lll and numerous half-brothers and half-sisters. James...

Nov 16, 2018

Troy Lakey

Ava, Missouri

Troy Lakey, 76 years, 8 months, and 5 days old, passed away on November 16, 2018 at Heart of the Ozarks in Ava, Missouri.

Troy was born March 5, 1942 in Douglas County, Missouri to Lloyd and Mabel (Loftin)Lakey.

He loved fishing and gardening.  Troy also enjoyed...

Nov 14, 2018

Lois Graham

Ava, Missouri

Lois Marie Graham, 88 years, 6 months, 4 days old, passed away on November 14, 2018 at Heart of the Ozark Healthcare.

Lois was born May 10, 1930 in Longrun, MO to Wallace William and Effie (Tennison) Graham.

Lois was retired from working on her family farm...

Nov 13, 2018

Funeral services for Dorothy Lee (Stone) Anderson, 92, of Howards Ridge will be held at 1:00 p.m. November 17, 2018, at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Gainesville with Halbert Smith officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from Noon to service time. Burial will be in the Udall Cemetery. Mrs. Anderson died November 13, 2018 at Gainesville Health Care Center in Gainesville. She...

Nov 12, 2018

Helen Marie Hamor, 68, of Wasola, MO, passed away November 12, 2018 in Wasola, MO. She was born March 13, 1950 in St Louis, MO the daughter of Young Wile and Helen Louise (Harrison) Tanner. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend! She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Elmer Lee Hamor; her daughters:...

Nov 11, 2018

MARY ELIZABETH RENNE Mary E. (Mills) Renne, 72, of Gainesville, MO passed away on November 11, 2018 at her residence. She was born June 17, 1946 in Kansas City, MO to Harry and Wava (Collins) Mills. Mary was a devoted mother and grandmother. She enjoyed crafting and gardening. She was also a very talented artist. She is survived by six...

Nov 8, 2018

Brittany Nichole Phillips

Ava, Missouri

Brittany Nichole Phillips, 28 years, 1 month, 0 days old, passed away on November 8, 2018 at her home.

Brittany was born October 8, 1990 in Mansfield, MO to Daryl Wayne Phillips and Kathy Jo Shelton.

Brittany was a resident of Ava but had grownup in...

Nov 7, 2018

JAMES LEON BELL James Leon Bell, 84, of West Plains, MO passed away November 7, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. He was born July 14, 1934 in Trail, MO the son of Jesse Earl and Myrtle (Parsley) Bell. He joined the United State Air Force on November 9, 1953 and served four years. He married Eula Elliott on...

Nov 6, 2018

Diane Sue Garrison

Springfield, Missouri

Diane Sue Garrison, 68 years, 10 months, 11 days old, passed away on November 6, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri with her family by her side.

Diane was born on Christmas Morning 1949.

She leaves behind her husband, Rick Garrison and son, Eric Shane...

Nov 2, 2018

BRYAN MARK WAKE Bryan Mark Wake, son of Mark Brian Wake and Melinda Sue Tackitt Martin, was born June 19, 1991 at West Plains, MO. He entered into eternal rest November 2, 2018 at the age of 27 years. On April 27, 2016, at West Plains, MO, he was married to Brianna Danielle Lawing. Bryan was employed at L&L Tree...

Nov 2, 2018

Lloyd Amos Tate

Ava, Missouri

Lloyd Amos Tate, 89 years, 8 months, 22 days old, passed on to Heaven on November 2, 2018 at his home with his family by his side.

Lloyd was born February 11, 1929 in Mtn. Grove, MO to Calvin Willis and Laura Tate.

Lloyd was a...

Nov 1, 2018

Steven Ray Marler Jr.

Fordland, Missouri

Steven Ray Marler Jr., 38 years, passed away on November 1, 2018 in Springfield, MO.

Steven was born February 3, 1980, in Springfield, Missouri to Steven Ray and Leta Fern (Riggs) Marler.

Steven was a hard working man and loving father. He enjoyed working on...

Nov 1, 2018

Allen James "AJ" Ray

Wasola, Missouri

Allen James Ray, 10 years, 11 months, 8 days old, passed on to Heaven on November 1, 2018 at his home from an ATV accident.

AJ was born November 24, 2007 in Springfield, MO to Dwain Edward Ray and Crystal Michelle (Frazier) Ray.

AJ was...

Oct 27, 2018

Ike Rhoades

Ava, MO

Ike Rhoades, 75, of Ava passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield surrounded by his wife, daughters and family.  Isaac Daniel Rhoades was born on August 21, 1943 to John Rhoades and Martha (Freeman) Rhoades in Douglas County and delivered at home by his father.

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Oct 24, 2018

Richard Louis Krasser

Ava, Missouri

Richard Louis Krasser, 80 years, 2 months, 14 days old, passed away on, October 24, 2018 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare in Ava.

Richard was born August 10, 1938 in Springfield, MO to William Louis and Mary Alice (Laney) Krasser.

Richard was a Veteran of...

Oct 24, 2018

Larry Patrick Phillips

Mtn. Grove, Missouri

Lawrence "Larry" Patrick Phillips, 64 years, 4 months, 12 days old, passed away on October 24, 2018 at Specialty Hospital in Springfield, MO with his wife, Pam by his side.

Larry was born June 12, 1954 in Mountain View, MO to George Howard Phillips, Sr.   and Florence...

Oct 21, 2018

Lawrence Junior Strickland, 89, of Gainesville, MO, died October 21, 2018. JR was born in West Virginia on September 20, 1929, the son of Charles and Delphia Strickland. At age 19, he was saved at a revival in Leatherwood, WV, and baptized in the cold waters of the Elk River. About a year later, he married the love of his...

Oct 19, 2018

GORDON B. BRAY Gordon B. Bray, age 80, passed away October 19, 2018 at Cox Medical Center-Branson with his loving wife and daughters by his side. He was born May 4, 1938 in Protem, MO to Hilton and Norma (Wolf) Bray. He was united in marriage to Joan Barnes from Omaha, AR on November 29, 1958. They shared 59 years...

Oct 14, 2018

Sybil "Dot" Harvill

Oldfield, Missouri

Sybil Cecellia Harvill, 90 years, 7 months, 28 days old, passed away on to Heaven on  October 14, 2018 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare with her family by her side.

Sybil was born February 17, 1928 in Douglas County, Missouri to James Everett "Ebb" Halcomb and Myra...

Oct 12, 2018

Goldie Mae Swearengin

Nixa, Missouri (formerly of Ava)

Goldie Mae Swearengin, 86 years, 7 months, 11 days old, passed away on October 12, 2018 at Brookhaven Nursing in Springfield, MO.

Goldie was born March 1, 1932 in Douglas County, MO to Tommy Hampton and Cloah (Brake) Hampton.

Goldie was retired from...