Doris Ann Jenkins
Doris Ann Jenkins, age 69, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo., surrounded by her friends and family. She was born on Nov. 2, 1946, to Denzil and Ortha (Morrison) Lawrence. Doris is survived by her mother, Ortha; her son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Lisa Jenkins; her daughter,…
Read MoreNina Jackson
Nina Jackson celebrated her 98th birthday April 3, 2016 and transitioned to heaven May 4, 2016 at 4:40 a.m. at the Baptist Home in Ozark, Mo., where she had resided the past 15 years. Family members living in Ava are her two daughters, Tayler Falksen and Judie Pennington; one grandson, Stan Clark; and one niece,…
Read MoreFrances A Lambert
Frances A Lambert, 75 years, 7 months, and 8 days old, passed to Heaven on May 15, 2016, at her home in Springfield, Mo., with her family by her side. Frances was born Oct. 7, 1940, in Urbana, Ohio, to William McKinley and Mamie Cevilla (Glass) Reams. She graduated from Urbana High School. Frances was…
Read MoreDessie Ludwig
Dessie Ludwig, 73 years, 4 months, and 13 days old, passed to Heaven on May 18, 2016 at The Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center with her family nearby. Dessie was born in Douglas County, Mo., to Carl and Bonnie (Fitzgerald) Williams. Dessie enjoyed spending time with her family and running the game room, Sunday…
Read MoreElmer Daniel Ross
Elmer Daniel Ross, 57, Ava, Mo., departed this life Friday, May 13, 2016, at Mercy Hospital Springfield, Mo. He was born July 15, 1958 near Sandusky, Mich. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, May 15, at 3 p.m. in the Ava Assembly of God Church. No visitation was planned. Burial will follow at a later date.…
Read MoreTonya Titus
Tonya Titus died suddenly and peacefully in her home on May 13 , 2016 in Ava, Mo., at age 56, after a brief battle with lung cancer. Tonya was born on Sept. 25 , 1959 to Delmar and Annette Caudill in Gainesville, Mo. She graduated from Ava High School in 1977 before moving with her…
Read MoreRome Bridge Artwork Donated to Historical Society
A shadow box containing a photograph and piece of the “old” Rome Bridge was presented to Sally Hicks, president of the Douglas County Historical Society, during the Historical Society’s monthly meeting held on Monday, May 16. The shadowbox memento was created by Darlene Sorensen, above left, who provided the artwork in remembrance of the long-standing…
Read MoreLooking Backward 5.19.2016
25 Years Ago May 16, 1991 Ava High School will be graduating one of its smallest classes in recent history this year, with only 79 names listed on the commencement program. Heading up the class are Valedictorian David Davidson and Salutatorian Leigh Lakey. Ava High School production of “Little Shop of Horrors” was a big…
Read MoreWhat About This…? 5.19.2016
By Wayne William Cipriano Hulk Hogan was awarded a gazillion dollars in court the other day for damage done to him when some…ah, unfortunate (?) images of him were transmitted via the Internet. Hogan maintained that his privacy had been illegally violated to the point that he was materially injured and monetary reparations were appropriate.…
Read MoreNational Women’s Health Week: Make Time to Stay Healthy
In this world of busy days trying to balance work and family life, many women still don’t take time to meet their own needs, especially when it comes to their health. Women’s Health Week, which starts with Mother’s Day, is a national reminder for women to find the time they need to give themselves the…
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