Hase “Dude” Tetrick
Hase “Dude” Tetrick, 93 years, 2 months, and 30 days old, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025 at Heart of the Ozarks with his children by his side. Hase was born November 25, 1931 in Trail, Missouri to Lewis and Valley (Tate) Tetrick. He was raised in Ozark County near the Douglas County…
Read MoreDCSO Arrests Three
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office interrupted a burglary on Feb. 16; ultimately, three individuals were taken into custody. Arrested were Joshua R. Melton, Ciara Dianne Ellis, and Dustin Benson. On March 3, the case file was transferred to the Douglas County Grand Jury. On Feb. 16, Detective Nathan Long, Deputy Dalton Martin, and Deputy Shawn…
Read MoreFree Business Workshops to Be Offered in Ava
Ava entrepreneurs can participate in free business workshops The Early-Stage Business Boot Camp, designed with aspiring entrepreneurs and new small business owners in mind, is launching its newest cohort in Ava,. Registration for this free workshop series is now open, and the program will run April 14 – May 8 at The Boardroom (305 E.…
Read MoreThree New Administrators Named at Ava R-1 School
The 2025-26 school year will bring changes to the administrative team at Ava R-1. A new middle school principal has been named as well as a new elementary principal and assistant elementary principal. However, all of these faces will be people you know. Katy Chapman will be moving from Ava Elementary principal to Ava Middle…
Read MoreCommission Awards Contracts for Southeast District Projects
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for the Southeast District during its regular meeting on March 5. Contracts included pavement resurfacing, the addition of turn lanes, and pavement preservation treatments. Contracts included the following: A $13,367,024 contract was to APAC-Central, Inc., for a pavement resurfacing on the following routes: Route 5 from Route…
Read MoreLyle James Rowe
Lyle James Rowe, 90 years, 4 months, and 15 days old, passed away on February 23, 2025 at Heart of the Ozarks. Jimmy was born October 8, 1934 in Sweden, Missouri to Leonard and Ruth (Warren) Rowe. Jimmy was an Army Veteran and served honorably. Jimmy was a Tug Boat Captain for U.S. Steel…
Read MoreLoretta Engelhardt
Loretta Engelhardt, 65 years, 3 months, 8 days old, passed away on February 22, 2025, at her home in Ava, Missouri. She was surrounded by her family. On November 14, 1959, Loretta was born in Gainesville, Missouri, to Marvin and Mary (Barcus) Caudill. Loretta was a Christian and attended Ava First Baptist Church. She also…
Read MoreGary Ray Heatherly
Gary Ray Heatherly, passed away February 23, 2025 at the age of 68 years, 2 months and 1 day old in Cox South Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. On December 22, 1956 Gary was born to Gerald and Glenda (Smith) Heatherly. He worked at Rawlings Sporting Goods and Walmart for many years. He enjoyed bowling, golfing and…
Read MoreJoanne Lupton
Joanne Lupton, age 87, passed away on February 22, 2025, at James River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Springfield, MO with her family by her side. Joanne was born to Cecil and Bertha Buchanan in 1937 in Ava, MO. While attending Ava High School, Joanne met her husband, Kenneth. Joanne was a devoted wife, mother,…
Read MoreVanzant Needs Revenue to Keep Community Center Open
Non-profit organizations have to rely on fundraising quite often to keep a source of revenue. That is the case with the Vanzant Community Center. Their coffers are empty and they needs to raise funds to keep the facility open. Saturday, March 22, there will be a pie supper to raise funds to keep the Vanzant…
Read More