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Lue Ellen Coy

Lue Ellen Coy

Apr 18, 2026

Lue Coy

Ava, Missouri

Lue Ellen Coy, 92 years, 10 months, 7 days old, passed away peacefully to her heavenly home on April 18, 2026.

Lue was born June 11, 1933, in Douglas County, Missouri to Ebb and Corda Pruiett.

She was the youngest daughter of 8 children and was preceded in death by 6 of her siblings.

Lue and Everett “Pete” Coy were united...

Carol Jones

Carol Jones

Mar 16, 2026

Carol Kay Jones, 84, of Price Place, AR passed away March 16, 2026 at Baxter Health hospital in Mtn Home, AR. She was born August 3, 1941 in East St. Louis, IL to Frank and Janice (Jentsch) Lewis.

On December 27, 1959, Carol was united in marriage to William Ernest “Ernie” Jones in Yuma, AZ. To this union, four children were...

Nancy Eveline Bailey

Nancy Eveline Bailey

Apr 23, 2026

Nancy Eveline Bailey

Ava, Missouri

Nancy Eveline Bailey, 74 years, 1 month, 16 days old, passed away on April 23, 2026, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri, with her family by her side.

Nancy was born March 7, 1952, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, to Clyde Stanley and Sibyle Mae (Byerley) Putney.

She received her High School Diploma.

On December 20, 1980, Nancy and...

Anna Maria Worthey

Anna Maria Worthey

Apr 21, 2026

Anna Maria Worthey

Ava, Missouri

Anna Maria Worthey, 60 years, 5 months, and 20 days old, passed away on April 21, 2026, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center in Ava, Missouri.

Anna was born October 31, 1965, in Kountze, Texas, to JD Terry and Gloria (Coker) Roininen.

Anna was a Christian and attended church when she was able.

Anna loved spending time with her...

Carolyn Sue Swearengin

Carolyn Sue Swearengin

Apr 19, 2026

Carolyn Sue Swearengin

Ronan, Montana

Carolyn passed away on April 19, 2026, leaving behind her family and all those who knew and loved her. She will be remembered for her faith and the simple joys that filled her life.

Carolyn was born on December 30, 1951, in Springfield, Missouri, to John William Barton and Bertha Lorene Malicoat.

Carolyn later married Glenn Swearengin. They lived...

Carol Ann Rhoades

Carol Ann Rhoades

Apr 19, 2026

Carol Ann Rhoades

Mansfield, Missouri

Carol Ann (Casaday) Rhoades, daughter of Kenneth D. Ruth E (Newman) Casaday was born on October 10, 1933, in St. Joseph, Missouri, and passed away in her home with her family by her side on April 19, 2026, at the age of 92.

As a young girl her family moved to Norwood, Missouri where she lived until she...

Charles Kevin Nix

Charles Kevin Nix

Apr 19, 2026

Charles Kevin Nix, 66, of Gainesville, MO passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026 at his home surrounded by faith and family. He was born September 8, 1959 in Corpus Christi, TX to Charles Earl Nix and Barbara Ann (Coil) Edwards.

Kevin was known for his love of family and music. He was a skilled guitar player and also enjoyed fishing...

Janet Kay Huff

Janet Kay Huff

Apr 19, 2026

Janet Kay (Turner) Huff, 69, of Squires, MO passed away April 19, 2026 at her residence. She was born June 2, 1956 in Kansas City, MO to Norma (Turner) Freeman.

She is survived by her mother, Norma Freeman; one son Dustin Chad Prock; one brother Jeff Freeman; three grandchildren: Cody, Aaron & Ezmea; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins...

Michael William McAllister

Michael William McAllister

Apr 18, 2026

Michael “Mike” William McAllister

Ava, Missouri

Michael William McAllister, 66 years, 10 months, 13 days old, passed away on April 18, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri with his family by his side.

On June 5, 1959, Mike was born in Amarillo, Texas to James and Louise (Broughton) McAllister. He grew up with his brothers and sister living in various areas due...

Robin (DeWeese) Coston

Robin (DeWeese) Coston

Apr 18, 2026

Robin Renae Coston, 67, of Theodosia, MO passed away April 18, 2026 at her residence. She was born September 8, 1958 in Ogden, UT to Robert “Bob” W. DeWeese and June (Caywood) DeWeese.

Robin’s love for her husband, family, friends and her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, shined through wherever she went. She truly had a servant’s heart as evidenced in...

Donald Wayne Cunningham

Donald Wayne Cunningham

Apr 14, 2026

Donald “Don” Cunningham

Ava, Missouri

Donald Wayne Cunningham, 89 years, 8 months, 11 days old, passed peacefully to Heaven on April 14, 2026, at his home, with his wife and family by his side.

Don was born August 3, 1936, in McClurg, Missouri, to Thomas Monroe and Clella (Jones) Cunningham. He grew up mostly in Douglas County, Missouri, and graduated from Ava High...

Bobby Lee Southards

Bobby Lee Southards

Apr 11, 2026

Bobby Lee Southards

Bradleyville, Missouri

Bobby Lee Southards, born on April 5, 1931 to Charley and Delia (Albright) Southards, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, at Forsyth Nursing and Rehab.

Bobby’s journey began in the early years of the 20th century, a time of great change and challenge. On November 22, 1950, he was united in marriage to Opal Ludwig in Harrison,...

Bobbie Jean Cantrell

Bobbie Jean Cantrell

Apr 9, 2026

Bobbie Cantrell

Ava, Missouri

Bobbie Jean Cantrell, 86 years, 1 month, 23 days old, passed away on April 9, 2026, at her home in Ava, Missouri. Her family was by her side.

On February 17, 1940, Bobbie was born in Possum Walk, Texas, to Clifton and Annie Lee (Thompson) Reynolds.

She grew up in Pennington, Texas, and graduated from Pennington High School, where she...

Stanley Ray Lakey

Stanley Ray Lakey

Apr 8, 2026

Stanley Ray Lakey

Ava, Missouri

Stanley Ray Lakey, 61 years, 1 month, and 11 days old, passed away on April 8 2026, at his home.

Stanley was born February 28, 1965 in Springfield, Missouri, to Noble and Bonnie (Byerlee) Lakey.

He grew up in Douglas County, Missouri. He was a truck driver for Tracker Boats. He and his dad, Noble, worked there for several...

Joseph Lewis Wilson

Joseph Lewis Wilson

Apr 7, 2026

Joseph “Joe” Lewis Wilson

Ava, Missouri

Joseph Lewis Wilson, 88 years, 5 months, 13 days old, passed away on April 7, 2026, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, with his family by his side.

Joe was born October 24, 1937, in Doolittle, Missouri, to John and Lilly (Dipple) Wilson. Joe was the youngest of 18 children. He graduated from Newburg High School...

Allen Lee Baird

Allen Lee Baird

Apr 7, 2026

Allen Lee Baird

Ava, Missouri

Allen Lee Baird, 59 years, 7 months, and 29 days old, passed away on April 7, 2026 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, MO with his family by his side.

Allen was born August 8, 1966 in Springfield, Missouri to Raymond and Francis Jodean (Cunningham) Baird.

Allen grew up in the McClurg Community and attended school at Bradleyville,...

Mary Elizabeth Whited

Mary Elizabeth Whited

Apr 7, 2026

Mary Elizabeth Whited

Ava, Missouri

Mary Elizabeth (Brown) Whited, age 82 of Ava MO passed away April 7, 2026 at Heart of the Ozarks Health Center. She was born August 29, 1943 in Ava MO, the daughter of Edith (Chamberlain) and Frank Brown. Mary was known for her kind heart. She was very compassionate and giving. She loved her family dearly. Mary...

Evelyn Nelsene Weber

Evelyn Nelsene Weber

Apr 5, 2026

Evelyn Weber

Ava, Missouri

Evelyn Nelsene Weber, 88 years, 9 months, 5 days old, passed away on April 4, 2026, at her home with her family by her side.

Evelyn was born June 30, 1937, in Elk River, Minnesota to Nels and Johanne (Bonde) Wokson.

Evelyn grew up in Elk River and attended schools there. On July 7, 1953, Evelyn and Edward William Weber...

Charles Kessell

Charles Kessell

Apr 1, 2026

Charles C. Kessell, beloved son, passed away April 1, 2026 in Fayetteville, AR at the age of 60. He was born June 21, 1965 in Chicago, IL to Harry James and Francis Kessell. He was a beautiful child with blonde hair, blue eyes and fair skin.

Charlie loved fishing since the early age of four. He was a wonderful boy who...

Beulah Satterfield

Beulah Satterfield

Apr 1, 2026

Funeral services for Beulah Marie Satterfield, 91, will be held at Lilly Ridge General Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2026. Visitation will be Monday afternoon from 1 p.m. to service time. Burial will be in the Lilly Ridge Cemetery.

Beulah passed away April 1, 2026, at The Gardens Assisted Living facility in Springfield, MO, where she resided a...

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