Veteran’s Day Images
A traditional gun salute was part of the Veterans Day ceremony at the Ava Cemetery on Sunday, Nov. 11. Members of the rifle party are shown above.
Read MoreTaking the Gold: Missouri Now Home to World’s Largest Special Olympics Facility
By U.S. Senator Roy Blunt Every year, thousands of athletes, coaches, volunteers and fans come together for Special Olympics Missouri indoor, outdoor, and summer games. As a longtime supporter of the organization, I’ve seen firsthand how Special Olympics has redefined what strength, determination and courage look like in the world of sports. This month, I…
Read MoreWanda Trice
Wanda Trice, 92, departed this life November 4, 2018 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Ava, MO. She began this life August 15, 1926 in Columbia, Missouri. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 2:00 in the Mt. Zion Church of God (Holiness). Burial followed in the Mt Zion Cemetery Arrangements…
Read MoreTroy Lakey
Troy Lakey, 76 years, 8 months, and 5 days old, of Ava, Missouri, passed away on November 16, 2018 at Heart of the Ozarks in Ava, Missouri. Troy was born March 5, 1942 in Douglas County, Missouri to Lloyd and Mabel (Loftin)Lakey. He loved fishing and gardening. Troy also enjoyed cooking and canning. Troy was…
Read MoreTimothy Martin Carnall
Timothy Martin Carnall was born on June 28, 1966 in Independence, Missouri. He departed this world on November 11, 2018 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri following a long battle with cancer. He was 52 years, 4 months, 14 days of age. Tim was united in marriage on March 31, 1984 to Deirdra Sickels.…
Read MoreRonald “Ron” Glenn Gunning
Ronald “Ron” Glenn Gunning, age 73, of Ava, Missouri, passed away November 12, 2018. He entered this world January 16, 1945, in Tacoma Washington, the son of Raymond and Adah (Richardson) Gunning. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks. A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m., November 24, 2018,…
Read MoreRay Brown
Ray Brown, 86, of Ava, MO departed this life November 17, 2018 at Mt. Vernon Veterans Home, in Mt. Vernon, MO. He entered this world October 13, 1932 in Hallettsville, TX Funeral services are Saturday November 24, 2018 at 10:00 in the Kubena Funeral Home Chapel Hallettsville, TX. A visitation was held in the Ava…
Read MoreLois Graham
Lois Marie Graham, 88 years, 6 months, 4 days old, of Ava, Missouri, passed away on November 14, 2018 at Heart of the Ozark Healthcare. Lois was born May 10, 1930 in Longrun, MO to Wallace William and Effie (Tennison) Graham. Graveside services for Lois were Friday, November 16, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. in the…
Read MoreJames Minear
James Milo Minear, 80 years, 6 months, 20 days old, of Seymour, Missouri passed on to Heaven on November 17, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. James was born April 28, 1938 in Nixa, MO to Charles Wesley Minear, Sr. and May (Robinson) Minear. James was retired from working at Dayco…
Read MoreDeloris Ann Dougherty-Goss
Deloris Ann Dougherty-Goss, 71 years, 7 months, 10 days old, of Ava, Missouri, passed away on November 17, 2018 at her home in Ava with her family by her side. Deloris was born April 7, 1947 to James and Evalyn Mace at Mansfield, MO. She married Dennis Goss on June 1, 1964 and to this…
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