Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Joan McMaster, 63
Jul 7, 2005
Joan McMaster entered into the arms of her heavenly Father on June 29, 2005.
She was born.
Doyle was in the U. S. Air Force. They were stationed at several bases here in the U. S. and overseas. She made a loving home wherever they were. Upon retirement they chose Alamogardo, New Mexico.
She was preceded in Interment was in Monte Vista passed away at 4:55 p.m., July 2, 2005, at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
He was Cemetery.
Services were under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home of Gainesville.
Eula S. Fletcher, 87
Jul 21, 2005
Eula S. Fletcher, daughter of Melvis Naugle and Lucy Loftis Naugle, was passed away on July 17, 2005, in Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center in Ava, at the age of 87.
Eula was a housewife and homemaker. She was a resident of the Ava community for several years, moving from Oregon.
In 1934 Eula and Cecil Fletcher were united in marriage in Ozark County, and to this union one son was death by her parents, her husband, Cecil, one brother, Ralph Naugle, one sister, Grace, and a son, Carmen.
Her survivors include two grandsons; two sisters, Pauline Murrill, Ava, and Faye Willbanks, Springfield; one brother, Lawrence Naugle, also of Springfield; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, at the Clinkingbeard Chapel, Ava, with the Rev. Tom Johnson officiating. Cemetery in Ozark County. Services were conducted by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.
Lillian E. Somers, 62
Jul 21, 2005
Lillian E. Somers, daughter of Noah Elias Puckett and Belva Zella Burling Puckett, was called home on July 18, 2005 in Ava at the age of 62 years.
Lillian was a resident of the Ava community since 1997, moving from Cobleskill, N.Y. She was a pharmaceutical technician at Ava Wal-Mart Super Center for seven years and also worked in pharmacies in New York.
Lillian was also a retired seamstress. She was a member of the Methodist Church in Dorloo, N.Y. Lillian adored being with people and enjoyed caretaking and giving of herself to her family and friends.
On Jan. 2, 1960, Lillian and Russel Somers were united in marriage in Castleton, N.Y., and to this union four children were death by her parents and one brother, Floyd Puckett.
She is survived by partner, Russel Somers of the home in Ava; four children; Mark Somers, Warnerville, N.Y., Melissa West, Ava, Rodney Somers, Virginia Beach, Va., and Jessica Somers, Ava; six grandsons, Jacob Somers, Jared Somers, Gregory Somers, Joshua Hitchcock, Lukas Somers and Zackary Brodeur; three sisters; Belva France, Ohio, Betty Moldenhauer, Burnt Hills, N.Y., and Viola "Vi" Baker, Rensselaer, N.Y.; one brother, Schuyler Puckett, Orange, Calif.; a special friend, Jean Hellijas and family, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Thursday, July 21) at the Clinkingbeard Chapel, Ava, with the Rev. Freeda Holt officiating. Cremation will follow the services. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society, Douglas County Relay For Life.
Services are being conducted by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.
Berniece Alms, 78
Aug 4, 2005
Berniece Alms, 78, Ava, born Nov. 19, 1926, in Braden, Okla., the daughter of Rufus Benjamin and Dottie Victoria (Perrin) Pendleton. On Nov. 29, 1945, she was united in marriage to Murrell F. Alms, and to this union one daughter and one son were passing. She had a big heart for all animals, especially Murrell and Rodney's dogs and Marilyn's cats. Berniece was a remarkably vibrant and vital woman who comforted many people with her homemade potato soup.
She was preceded in Cemetery, under the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ava, with Rev. James Orick officiating.
An open visitation was held Sunday, July 31, between the hours of 3-4 p.m. in the Barnes Chapel.
The family requests memorial donations be made to the Douglas County Historical Society, c/o Barnes Family Funeral Home, PO Box 65, Ava, MO 65608.
Edgar Alva Ritter, 88
Aug 11, 2005
Edgar Alva Ritter, age 88, a long time resident of Ava and Douglas County, born Oct. 30, 1916, in Douglas County, near Ava, to Charles and Blanche Catherine (Hutchins) Ritter. On March 1, 1937, in Ava, he was united in marriage to Edith Lorene Kunze, and to this union seven children were death by his parents; a brother, Lester Ritter; and a sister, Fredia Ritter.
Funeral services for Alva Ritter will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 11, in Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, with Rev. Larry Vinson and Rev. Robert Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in Dobbs Cemetery, Ava. Visitation was held from 6-7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 10, in the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.
