Obituary Listing

Rodney Wayne Weber

Mar 15, 2025

Rodney Wayne Weber, of Gainesville, MO, 65 years, passed away peacefully in the arms of his love on March 15-2025 at home with his family at his side. He was officially declared deceased at 6:35 pm.

He was born and raised in Richmond MO, June 21, 1959 to Carl & Shirley Weber. He loved and worked at...

Shirley Louise Beard

Mar 12, 2025

Shirley Louise Beard

Ava, Missouri (near Rockbridge)

Shirley Louise Beard, 84 years, 7 months, and 5 days old, passed away on March 12, 2025, at her home with her daughter, sister and family by her side.

Shirley was born August 7, 1940 in Mount Judea, Arkansas to Ashley and Gertie Caroline (Campbell) Jackson....

Gola Maxine Rosseau

Mar 11, 2025

Maxine Guthery Rosseau

Seymour, Missouri

Gola Maxine Rosseau, 96 years, 4 months, 19 days old, passed away on March 11, 2025, at Copper Rock Healthcare in Rogersville, Missouri, with family by her side.

Maxine was born October 22, 1928, in Ava, Missouri, to Enoch Lincoln and Anna Laura (Gunnels) Davis.

She...

Sybil Ruth Gheer

Mar 10, 2025

Sybil Ruth (Porter) Gheer

Ava, Missouri

Sybil Ruth Gheer, 95 years, 1 month, 24 days old, passed away on March 10, 2025, at The Neighborhoods at Quail Creek in Springfield, Missouri.

Sybil was born January 14, 1930, in Girdner, Missouri to Evert Lee and Amanda M. (Plumb) Porter.

Sybil graduated from...

Bob Blackburn

Mar 9, 2025

Funeral services for Bob Blackburn, age 83, of Gainesville, MO will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 15, 2025 in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home chapel, Gainesville, MO. Visitation will be Saturday morning from 10 a.m. to service time. The family requests casual dress for all in attendance.

Bob passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family...

Dorothy Hugi

Mar 7, 2025

Dorothy Hugi, 100, died peacefully on March 7, 2025 in Gainesville.

Dorothy was born on January 19, 1925 in Thornton, Wyoming the daughter of George and Edith Siemers.

Her mother died when she was 4.  She then lived with relatives in Wyoming until her father was able to take her with him to Moorcroft, Wy.  ...

Daniel Noeller

Mar 6, 2025

Danny Noeller, 52, of the Ozarks, Missouri, passed away on March 6, 2025 in Gainesville.  He was born January 12, 1973 in Clovis, New Mexico. Danny was the beloved son of Randy and Linda Noeller.

He spent his formative years in Augusta, Kansas, before relocating to the Ozarks in 1998, where he established deep roots in the...

Van Curtis

Mar 5, 2025

Luther "Van" Curtis

Mtn. Grove, Missouri

Luther "Van" Curtis, 84 years, 8 months, and 11 days old, passed away on March 5, 2025, at Kabul Nursing Home in Cabool, Missouri.

Van was born at home in Douglas County, Missouri, June 25, 1940 to Luther Burbank and Omega Mae (Johnston) Curtis. Van was the...

Faye Mcvay

Mar 4, 2025

Faye McVay

Ava, Missouri

Audrey Faye McVay, 95 years, 10 months, and 8 days old, entered Heaven on March 4, 2025, at her home with family by her side.

On April 27, 1929, Faye was born in Mansfield, Missouri, to George and Neoska "Marie" (Harris) Harvey.

Faye and Junior McVay were...

Morgan "Moe" James Melton

Feb 27, 2025

"Moe" Morgan James Melton

Mansfield, Missouri

Moe Melton, 28 years, 6 months, 11 days old, passed away on February 27, 2025 at Mansfield, Missouri.

Moe was born August 16, 1996, in Mountain Home, Arkansas,  to Gerald Allen and Dorothy Evelyn (Trumbull) Melton.

Moe graduated from Ava High School in 2014.

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Rebecca Jean Whited

Feb 24, 2025

Rebecca Jean Whited

Ava, Missouri

It is with great sadness the family of  Rebecca Jean Whited announce her passing on February 24, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.  She passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family in Ava, Missouri.

Rebecca was born  to her father, Norman L. Gamache, and mother, Jerry J. Jones,...

Hase Tetrick

Feb 24, 2025

Hase "Dude" Tetrick

Brixey, Missouri

Hase "Dude" Tetrick,   93 years, 2 months, and 30 days old, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025 at Heart of the Ozarks with his children by his side.

Hase was born November 25, 1931 in Trail, Missouri to Lewis and Valley (Tate) Tetrick.

He was...

Lyle "Jimmy" James Rowe

Feb 23, 2025

Lyle James "Jimmy" Rowe

Ava, Missouri

Lyle James Rowe, 90 years, 4 months, and 15 days old, passed away on  February 23, 2025 at Heart of the Ozarks.

Jimmy was born October 8, 1934 in Sweden, Missouri to Leonard and Ruth (Warren) Rowe.

Jimmy was an Army Veteran and served honorably....

La Rane Wright

Feb 23, 2025

Graveside funeral services for La Rane (Crisp) Wright, 78, of Marshfield, MO formerly of Gainesville, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 28, 2025 in the Smith Chapel Cemetery. Officiating will be her son-in-law, Rodger Hickerson.

Mrs. Wright passed away February 23, 2025 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center in Ava, MO. She was born...

Loretta Faye Engelhardt

Feb 22, 2025

Loretta Faye Engelhardt

Ava, Missouri

Loretta Engelhardt,  65 years, 3 months, 8 days old, passed away on February 22, 2025, at her home in Ava, Missouri.  She was surrounded by her family.

On November 14, 1959, Loretta was born in Gainesville, Missouri, to Marvin and Mary (Barcus) Caudill.

Loretta was a...

Joanne Lupton

Feb 22, 2025

Joanne Lupton

Ava, Missouri

Joanne Lupton, age 87, passed away on February 22, 2025, at James River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Springfield, MO with her family by her side. Joanne was born to Cecil and Bertha Buchanan in 1937 in Ava, MO.

While attending Ava High School, Joanne met her husband, Kenneth....

Robert Royce Bishop

Feb 21, 2025

Robert Royce "Bob" Bishop

Ava, Missouri

Robert Royce Bishop, 92 years, passed away on February 21, 2025, at his home in Ava, Missouri. His family was by his side.

On December 5, 1932, Bob was born in North Baltimore, Ohio to William Casper and Mabel Bishop.

Bob enlisted in the Ohio...

Constance Jean Garcia

Feb 18, 2025

Constance Jean Garcia

Ava, Missouri

Constance Jean Garcia, 71 years,   5 months, and 1 day old, quietly left this earth to meet her Lord and join her family, after a long battle with a rare disease on  February 18, 2025 at her home in Ava, Missouri.

Constance was born September 17, 1953 in...

John Sterling Biddle

Feb 17, 2025

John Sterling Biddle

Seymour, Missouri

John Sterling Biddle,  75 years, 1 month, and 22 days old, passed away on February 17, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO.

John was born December 26, 1949 in York, Pennsylvania to Ralph and Evelyn Grace (Koontz) Biddle.

He graduated from North Caroline in Ridgely,...

Randy Mccullough

Feb 15, 2025

We are saddened to announce the passing of Randy McCullough, 36, of Gainesville, who passed away on February 15, 2025, in a tragic car accident. Randy was born October 21, 1988 in Mtn Home, AR, to father, Luther Wages and mother, Denise Young.

Randy leaves behind his wife, Erica (Lee) McCullough and their three beloved children: Brantley,...