Area Obituaries
Laverne Karen Farris | Ava, Missouri
Laverne Karen Farris, 79 years, 11 months, 11 days old, passed away on June 4, 2026, at Springfield Villa with her family by her side. Karen was born June 24, 1946 in Douglas County, Missouri to Clifton Dale and Lela Lynn (Shinpaugh) Davis. Karen attended Ava schools. After her education she met and married Jim…
Read MoreChristie Jean Lee Vauter | Ava, Missouri
Christie Vauter, 45 years, 5 months, and 23 days old, passed away on, June 6, 2026, at Hospice of the Ozarks in Mtn. Home, Arkansas. Christie was born December 14, 1980, in Wibaux, Montana to Michael Lee and Anna Lucille (Satterfield) Jones. Christie was a Christian. Christie and Jack Vauter were united in marriage on…
Read MoreRaymond Haden | Ava, Missouri
Raymond Joy Haden, 89 years, 8 months, 2 days old, passed away on May 21, 2026, at Willow Care Nursing Home in Willow Springs, Missouri with family by his side. On September 19, 1936, Raymond was born in Smallett, Missouri, to Blake and Permelia “Melia” (Phipps) Haden. He was a veteran and served in…
Read MoreWilma Jean Hampton | Ozark, Missouri
Wilma Jean Hampton, 87 years, 9 months, and 22 days old, passed away on, May 27, 2026, at Ozark Riverview Manor in Ozark, Missouri following a short illness. Wilma was born August 5, 1938, in the Breedon Community to Lloyd and Bertha “Stillings” Williams. Wilma was one of five children. On February 26, 1958, Wilma…
Read MoreArmon D. Stewart | Ava, Missouri
Armon D. Stewart, 74 years, 1 month, 23 days old, passed away on May 31, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri with his family by his side. Armon was born April 8, 1952, in Gainesville, Missouri to Billie DeArmon and Geneva Lee (Herd) Stewart. He went to grade school at Thornfield, Missouri. Armon graduated…
Read MoreJames “Jim” Watterson | Ava, Missouri
James Donald Watterson, 87 years, 7 months, 27 days old, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026 at home with his family. Jim was born October 1, 1938 in Douglas County, Ava, MO to Ray Donald and Reta Frances (Hamby) Watterson. He was the oldest of four children. Jim grew up in Douglas County learning…
Read MoreJoseph “Joe” Lewis Wilson
Joseph “Joe” Lewis Wilson Ava, Missouri Joseph Lewis Wilson, 88 years, 5 months, 13 days old, passed away on April 7, 2026, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, with his family by his side. Joe was born October 24, 1937, in Doolittle, Missouri, to John and Lilly (Dipple) Wilson. Joe was the…
Read MoreDonna Jean Dixon
Donna Jean Dixon, 94 years, 4 months, 30 days old, passed away on February 7, 2026, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Missouri. Donna was born September 8, 1931, in Ava, Missouri to Roland and Florence (Barnum) Haynes. Donna grew up in Douglas County, Missouri. She graduated from Ava High School. Donna and Robert “Bob”…
Read MoreVirginia R. (Lowman) Lyon
Virginia R. (Lowman) Lyon, better known as “Ginny,” was born March 13, 1935, in Elgin, Illinois, the eldest of Donald and Josephine Lowman’s children. She grew up in Elgin, graduated from Elgin High School, and spent two years in community college before beginning the greatest education of all—life, family, and service. Ginny married her…
Read MoreWanda L. Bautts
Wanda L. Bautts, a cherished resident of Rogers, Arkansas, passed away on February 16, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on August 20, 1931, in Ava, Missouri, Wanda was one of nine siblings. She demonstrated her musical talent early on, singing in school choirs and performing in trios, which earned her a scholarship for…
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