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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
James "Jim" Lee Thurman
Apr 1, 2026
Jim Thurman
Ava, Missouri
James “Jim” Lee Thurman, 88 years, 1 month, 4 days old, passed away peacefully on, April 1, 2026, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, with Virginia and children by his side.
Jim was born February 28, 1938, in Sweden, Missouri, to “Mack” and Cleo (Rippee) Thurman.
He grew up in the Sweden community and graduated from Ava High School...
Reuben James Jones
Mar 30, 2026
Reuben James Jones
Ava, Missouri
Reuben James Jones, 18 years, 6 months, 3 days old, passed into his heavenly home on March 30, 2026, after a tragic accident at his home.
Reuben was born September 27, 2007, in Tower Hill, Illinois to Matthew and Barbara (Eccles) Jones.
Reuben lived faithfully as a Christian. Because of his faith in Jesus Christ, we rest in the...
Austin Donley
Mar 29, 2026
Austin Dale Donley
Ava, Missouri
Austin Dale Donley, 87 years, 3 months, and 3 days old, passed away on, March 29, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in the Emergency Room from a sudden illness with his family by his side.
Austin was born December 26, 1938, in Elizabeth, Arkansas to Frank and Nellie (Byam) Donley.
He was a Army veteran and served honorably.
On May 29,...
