Glenda Sanders
Glenda Marie Sanders, 85 years, 3 months, 3 days old, passed away on June 22, 2017 at the Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Ava, Mo. Glenda was born March 19, 1932 in Tarkio, Mo., to John Lester and Minnie Rosetta (Miller) Smith. On March 23, 1962, Glenda and Gordon Sanders were united in marriage…
Read MoreDon Putnam
Don Merle Putnam, 95 years, 3 months, 2 days old, passed away on June 19, 2017 at Los Robles Regional Medical Center in Thousand Oaks, Calif. Don was born March 17, 1922 in Gordon, Neb., to Charles and Sarah Bragg Putnam. Don was a retired general contractor and owned and operated a construction company in…
Read MoreRalph Arthur Kroll
Ralph Arthur Kroll Sr, 74, departed this life Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at his home north of Ava with his loving family at his side. He was born Sept. 30, 1942, in Harvey, Ill., and had lived in the Ava area for over 20 years. Memorial services were conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 24,…
Read MoreEmil “Paul” Hagberg Jr.
A celebration of life for Emil “Paul” Hagberg, Jr., 46 of Ava, Mo., (formerly of Gainesville, Mo.) was held on Saturday, June 17, 2017. Mr. Hagberg passed away at Mercy Hospital on June 15, 2017 in Springfield, Mo. Mr. Hagberg was born Jan. 28, 1971 in Wisconsin, the son of Emil and Patty Hagberg. Paul…
Read MoreLeona M. Barnes
Leona M. Barnes, 94, passed away June 12, 2017. Funeral service were at 2 p.m. Monday, June 19, 2017, at Floral Hills with burial following. Leona Marie Daugherty was born July 27, 1922 to William (Bill) M. Daugherty and Orlena (Caudill) Daugherty in Jasper County, Mo. Leona passed away June 12, 2017 at the age…
Read MoreCalendar of Events
Calendar Of Events This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * The Douglas County Foxtrotting Assoc. will host a trail ride on Wed., July 12 at Brunner Farm at…
Read MoreDouglas County Board of Equalization legal
PUBLIC NOTICE The Douglas County Board of Equalization will meet July 17, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Anyone interested in attending should contact the County Clerk’s office at 683-4714. 07-3-42-4t
Read MoreAva General Baptist legal
LEGAL NOTICE – BIDS Ava General Baptist Church, located at 231 S.E. 3rd Street, Ava, Missouri, 65608 has hired Dock Brother Construction to renovate their existing Sanctuary. The work will include interior demolition, a new baptistery, an expanded stage, new finishes throughout, additional HVAC and an accessible restroom. The bid documents are available through the…
Read MoreTwo Wright County Road Projects to Begin in July
WILLOW SPRINGS – Route DD in Wright County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews partially overlay the roadway. This section of roadway is located from the end of state maintenance on the north end to Route M. Weather permitting, work will be performed Monday, July 10 through Wednesday, July 12 from 7 a.m.…
Read MoreEcho Bluff State Park Offers Dutch Oven Cooking Demonstration
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JULY 3, 2017 – Anyone interested in learning about Dutch oven cooking is invited to a free demonstration July 8 at Echo Bluff State Park south of Salem. The demonstration will be held from 8 to 9 p.m. in the park’s amphitheater. Participants will learn how early settlers cooked over an open fire…
Read More