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Wilhoit-Jones-Robirds Reunion Held June 16

The 27th bi-annual Willhoit-Jones-Robirds reunion was held at Lutie School in Theodosia, Missouri on Saturday, June 16, 2012.  There were 89 in attendance representing five states:  California, Wyoming, Arizona, Colorado, and Missouri. We were happy to have our musicians and singers with us.  We again had our silent auction and drawings for door prizes.  The…

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Ava High School Picnic Held June 23

The annual Ava high school picnic was held Saturday, June 23rd at the First Southern Baptist Church, in Ava.  The class of 1952 was honored for 60 years.  There was much visiting and picture taking.  Robert Burk asked the blessing and those enjoying the bountiful potluck were: Aletha (Kastning) Sullivan, Arnold and Doris (Smith) Heard,…

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Roger B. Will, 61

Roger B. Will, 61 years, passed away on June 17, 2012, at Squires, Mo. Roger was born May 9, 1951 in Chicago, Ill., to Fredrick and Geraldine “Jerry” Will. Roger was employed as a press operator for printing shops for over 42 years. He was a resident of the Ava community for the past seven…

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James Thomas ‘Jim’ Sallee, 100

James Thomas Sallee, 100 years, 7 months, and 5 days old, passed to heaven on June 18, 2012 at Mt. Vernon Place Care Center, Mt. Vernon, Mo. Jim was born Nov. 13, 1911 in Pondfork, Mo., to James Barton and Mary Ellen (Hobbs) Sallee. Jim is survived by two children, Carl Sallee, Mt. Vernon, and…

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Terry Wayne Julian, 55

Terry Wayne Julian, son of Jerry Alva and Patsy Evelena Julian, was born March 17, 1957 in Springfield, Mo. He departed this life, June 16, 2012 at the age of 55 years, 2 months and 30 days. Terry leaves behind his sons Gary Julian and wife, Karie, of Ozark, and Cody Julian and wife, Courtney,…

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Virginia Lee Johnson, 83

Virginia Lee Johnson, 83 years, passed to heaven on June 13, 2012 at Springfield Rehabilitation Health Care Center, Springfield, Mo. Virginia was born Aug. 23, 1928 in Tulsa, Okla., to Aude Ervan and Alice Lena (Albright) Johnson. Virginia was a resident of Springfield, Mo., for several years moving from the Ava area after she graduated…

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Mildred “Liz” Bailey, 87

Mildred “Liz” Bailey, 87, Ozark, Mo, formerly of Ava, passed away in Ozark Riverview Manor Friday, June 15, 2012.  Liz was born June 24, 1924, in Ava, Mo., the daughter of Tom and Ollie (Posey) Pellham.  On Jan. 17, 1942, she was united in marriage to Howard Bailey. Liz worked at several jobs, but her…

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Ava Man Dies In One-Vehicle Crash at Squires Sunday Night

A one-vehicle crash at Squires Sunday night took the life of an Ava man. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said Roger B. Will, 61, of Ava, was pronounced dead at 10:07 p.m. by Douglas County Coroner Rick Miller. Will was driving a 2002 GMC Safari van north on Highway 5 when the 8:50 p.m. crash…

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Ava Will Host Swim Meet This Saturday

Members of the Ava Swim Team are pictured above with their coach, Lucas Tabor, and the third place trophy earned last Saturday at Marshfield. Ava will be host to the swim meet this Saturday, which means the Ava Water Park will be closed to the public. Spectators are welcome to attend the meet, however, and…

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Hamer, Sawyer Among Point Leaders At Springfield Raceway

SPRINGFIELD – The second half of the Transport Graphics Championship Chase will start off with a bang as the High-Horse Power of the Budweiser USRA Modifieds will compete for a $800 to win and $100 to start 25 lap feature event Saturday Night June 23. This will be an open draw event using passing points and…

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