Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Melba Oxley, 88
Jun 19, 2008
Melba C. Oxley, daughter of Charles Ware and Issie Pitcock Ware, was passed away on June 15, 2008 in Ava, at the age of 88 years, 11 months and 2 days.
Melba was a lifelong resident of Ozark and Douglas counties. She was a housewife, homemaker and worked on the farm alongside her husband, Roy. On Aug. 4, 1937 Melba and Roy Oxley were united in marriage in Romance, Mo., and to this union two children were death by her parents, her husband, Roy in 1984, and one sister, Vera.
She is survived by one son and his wife, Myron and Glennus Oxley, Centerview, Mo., and one daughter and her husband, Eva and Lawrence Ray Stillings, Ava; three grandsons, Dannie, Doyle and Marty; two granddaughters, Shana and Holly; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Chloe Miller, state of Oregon; and other relatives and friends.
Services for Melba were held Wednesday, June 18, at 10 a.m., at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, with Brad Smith officiating.
Cemetery, Ozark County.
The family requests memorials to the Herndon passed away Monday, March 21, 2005, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield.
Keaton was preceded in Cemetery with Rev. Lee Hampton officiating, under the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ava.
Elda J. McLaughlin, 88
Feb 7, 2008
Elda J. McLaughlin, 88, was married him June 23, 1967 in Carson City, Nev. They moved to the Ava area six years ago.
She had worked at several jobs in California. She was a very talented lady who had many interests. Her cooking was a special treat for her family and friends as she shared many different dishes. She loved to solve crossword puzzles and answer TV game show questions. Her phone calls to chat with friends brought joy and happiness to her friends. She cared very deeply about her family and enjoyed spending time with them.
Elda was preceded in Cemetery Feb. 5, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Brad Hudson officiating. The family requested that memorial contributions be made to Gideons International. Ava Family Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.
Sandra Jean Carlson, 48
Feb 7, 2008
Sandra Jean Carlson, daughter of Raymond C. and Lila Fay (Fitzgerald) Carlson, was passed away on Feb. 4, 2008, in Cox South Hospital, Springfield, at the age of 48 years.
Sandra was a resident of Wasola for the past 3½ years, moving from the Ava area. She had also lived in California. She had worked as a grocery store manager in California and also worked as a caregiver with Brook Care in Ava.
In 1989 Sandra met her loving partner, Thomas Coffey Sr. in Lake Elsinore, Calif., and to this union two children were death by her parents, her loving partner, Thomas, and one brother, Jerry.
Her survivors include her two children, Sarah Renee' Coffey, Ava, and Thomas "Tommy" Coffey Jr., Wasola; four brothers, Robert, Bernard, Johnny and Jimmie Carlson, all of Omaha, Neb.; two sisters, Debra and Denise Carlson, also of Omaha; two aunts, Norma Ingram, Squires, and Lois Weidman, Ava; uncles, Kenneth Fitzgerald, Seymour, Gerald and Cindy Ingram, Squires, Gene and Jo Ingram, Neola, Iowa, Glen and Sherry Ingram, Omaha, Neb., and Ernie Weidman, Ava; close friends, Jerry and Carla Kaiser, Squires, Scott and Denise Pippin, Squires, Robbie Turner and Damon Walker; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be Thursday, Feb. 7, at 10:30 a.m. at Murray born May 25, 1937 in Douglas County and departed this life Feb. 19, 2008 at the age of 70 years, 8 months, and 24 days.
As a young man Tony served in the U.S. Navy and then worked for several years for Dayco. Most recently he enjoyed a good game of pool or could be found delivering meals to the sick or elderly through the "Meals on Wheels" program. He will be greatly missed.
Tony was preceded in Cemetery. Visitation is from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home after 12 p.m. Friday.
Robert L. (Bob) Turner, 83
Feb 28, 2008
Robert L. “Bob” Turner, of Columbia, Cemetery in Ava and military honors will be rendered by VFW Post 5993.
Memorials to the American Cancer Society may be left at or mailed to Wright-Baker-Hill Funeral Home, P.O. Box 496, Brookfield, MO 64628.
Robert Leonard, son of Chesley A. and Nora (Jennings) Turner, was married Bobbie Rene Jones who preceded him in married Dr. Ann Wilson who preceded him in death by his parents; one daughter, Judy Rene Turner; and two brothers, Orville M. Turner and Kenneth R. Turner.
