Area Obituaries

Rose Marie Harris, 83 years, 1 month, 23 days old passed away on March 29, 2021 with her children by her side.   Rose was born February 6, 1938 in Milwaukee, WI to Jack and Luella (Windlick) Bien. On October 27, 1956, Rose and Tom Harris were united in marriage at St. Mary’s Catholic Church…

Luna Belle White, 94, of Springfield, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. She was born October 16, 1926 to Herman Benjamin Frye and Etta Leona Whitacre in Ava, Mo. Luna was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 45 years, William (Ellis) White, 3 brothers and 3 sisters, 1 granddaughter, and…

Danny Yeary, 69, passed away peacefully March 22, 2021 surrounded by his family at his home in Ozark, MO after a long brave fight with a prolonged illness. Danny was born on August 15, 1951 in Branson, MO and grew up in Bradleyville, MO. This is where he met his high school sweetheart and love…

Andy Joseph Sartor, son of the late James and Edna (Roby) Sartor, was born January 22, 1933, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, and went to his heavenly home March 21, 2021, in the Veteran’s Hospital of Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was 88 years, 1 month, and 29 days of age. Andy proudly served in the United States…

Mary June Smith was born August 25, 1944, in Seymour, Missouri, to Paul Hazen and Dora Ione (Rich) Smith. One of nine children, she was raised in the Dogwood and Ava, Missouri areas. Mary attended Dogwood School and graduated from Ava High School in 1962. After high school, she went through training to become a…

Mary “Carol” Moore, 86, of Ava, Missouri, passed away on March 10, 2021.  Carol was born in Delta, Colorado on December 12, 1934.  She married Jack Handley in October 1955. Jack and Carol had Charlene, Smokey and Laura. They resided in Las Vegas, Nevada. After divorcing, Carol and Laura moved back to Eagle, Colorado where Carol always thought of…

John Stephens, 92, passed peacefully on to Heaven on March 16, 2021 at his home in Brookline, Missouri. John was born on April 9, 1928 in Ozark County to Roy & Ada (Rackley) Stephens. Ada passed in the fall of 1928, and Roy later married Mable (Tetrick) Stephens.  John grew up on Brush Creek in…

Doris Keeney, aged 85, passed away on March 9, 2021. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Bob Keeney.

Danny Joe Yeary, 69, formerly of Ava, passed away, March 22, at his home in Ozark, MO.  Graveside services will be Saturday, March 27, 1:00 P.M. at Bethel Cemetery, with visitation Friday, March 26, 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Clinkingbeard Chapel.

Cathy Lorraine Fish, 65 years, 4 months and 5 days old, passed away on March 12, 2021 at Cox South Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. Cathy was born November 7, 1955 in Boise, Idaho to Arvin and Velma (Jackson) Schroeder. Cathy was a Christian.  On August 14, 1976, Cathy and Rick Fish were united in marriage in…