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Ava Driver Hurt In One-Car Crash In Ozark County

Heavy rainfall in Ozark County last Thursday was listed as the cause of a one-vehicle crash that resulted in injuries to an Ava teenager. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said Jacob C. Madche, 18, was traveling west on Route W, 11 miles west of Gainesville when he crashed the 1995 Jeep Wrangler he was driving.…

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Williams Family Reunion Held at Century Farm Near Ava

The 2012 Williams family reunion was held on July 14 at the Williams Century Farm southwest of Ava. Sixty-seven family members and friends gathered for a pot luck dinner and evening bonfire cookout. Those in attendance were: Heath and Dana (Williams) Soehn, Grant Soehn, and Garrett Soehn, from Gatlinburg, Tenn.; Jack and Janet Wicks, from…

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The Snoop 7.26.2012

Three farmers – a Texan, A Kansan, and a Missourian – all died on the same day. All three men were cremated. The Kansan and the Texan were reduced to ashes in a matter of minutes. The next day, the Missourian was still sitting amid the flames saying: “Another couple of  days like this and…

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Marvin “Newt” Delp, 78

Marvin “Newt” Delp, 78 years, 8 months, and 1 day old, passed to heaven on July 21, 2012 at his home with his family by his side. Newt was born Nov. 20, 1933 in Thornfield, Mo., to Roy Toby and Nora Ellen (Dilk) Delp. Newt was a resident of the Squires community most of his…

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Warren G. Plumb, 88

Warren G. Plumb, 88, left this world to be with the Lord Jesus just as the sun was rising on the morning of July 19, 2012. He died peacefully at home. Warren was born on Jan. 14, 1924, in Ava, Mo., to Rev. George Washington Plumb and Lenora (Jenkins) Plumb. He was preceded in death…

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Roy Mallernee, 90

Roy Mallernee, son of the late Arthur James and Grace Theresa (Johnson) Mallernee, was born on Dec. 22, 1921 in Douglas County, Mo., and departed this life on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at his residence south of Norwood, following a short illness.  He was 90 years, 6 months and 15 days of age. Roy grew…

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Patrick Carl Lyons, 65

Patrick Carl Lyons, 65 years, 7 months, and 28 days old, departed this life on July 23, 2012 at his home in Theodosia. Pat was born Nov. 26, 1946 in Brown Branch, Mo., to Gerald and Gertrude (Whitaker) Lyons. Pat had worked for Frazier Brothers and Southern Construction as a mechanic until an injury ended…

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Rita Marie Lawler, 88

Rita Marie Lawler, 88 years, 11 months, and 10 days old, passed away on July 22, 2012 at her home with her family by her side. Rita was born Aug. 12, 1923 in Ridgway, Ill., to James Henry and Angeline (Walton) Abell. Rita was a resident of the Ava community for many years. On May…

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Velma Marie Gray, 86

Velma Marie Gray, daughter of the late Garnett and Zella (Goodman) Hopper, was born on Feb. 2, 1926 in Denlow, Mo., and went home to be with the Lord on July 15, 2012 at her residence south of Norwood, following a short illness.  She was 86 years, 5 months and 13 days of age. Velma…

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Pre-Enrollment Aug. 2 and 3 At Ava Schools

Pre-enrollment for new and transfer students entering kindergarten through grade 12 at Ava Public Schools will be held on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 2 and 3. Students will be enrolled from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 to 3 p.m. on those days, in the middle school/high school cafeteria, 507 NE 3rd St.…

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