Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
John Patrick O'Dowd, 34
Jan 25, 2007
John Patrick O'Dowd, the son of William M. O'Dowd and Karen "Hood" Pahal, was death by his father, William M. O'Dowd.
He is survived by his mother, Karen Pahal, Trish and Pat Bohn, and Moriah O'Dowd, all of Ava; Kathleen O'Dowd, Michael O'Dowd and Nancy Meyers; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.
Services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 22, in St. Leo's Catholic Church in Ava, with Father Paul Wightman officiating. Memorials may be made to Special Olympics in care of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home.
Ellis Adams, 84
Feb 1, 2007
Ellis Adams, 84, of Marshall, Mo., Born July 17, 1922, in Pondfork, Mo., he was the son of the late James L. Adams and Mary Ann Hackler Adams. On Oct. 27, 1944, he death by three brothers and one sister.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall with the Rev. Bob Shephard officiating. Cemetery, Marshall.
Phillip R. Jones, 61
Feb 1, 2007
Phillip R. Jones, 61, Ava, born Oct. 13, 1945, in Fairland, Okla., to Franklin and Marie (Tipton) Jones. Phil's parents preceded him in born.
Phil graduated from Cabool High School in 1964. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy where he proudly served his country with a tour of four years, with one-year duty in Vietnam. Phil worked most of his life in the Oil Petroleum Industry before moving to Ava in 1993 where he and his wife owned and operated P.G.'s Salvage. At a young age Phil accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior and remained faithful to his belief.
Phil is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Glenda Jones; daughter, Amy Keyes and husband, James, of Ava; son Brad Jones, of Ava; five grandchildren, Brittany, Madison, Janina, Emaly, and Samantha; aunt/honorary mom, Kathleen Martin, of Afton, Okla.; four sisters, Kelly Matney and Gail McDougal, both of Aurora, Shirley Cox, of Cabool, and Alice Cambers of Miami, Okla.; six brothers, Kevin Martin, of Aurora, Marlin Martin, of Springfield, Paul Miller Jr., of Commerce, Okla., Harlin Jones, of Miami, Okla., David Martin of Aurora, and Henry Martin, of Cabool; many nieces, nephews and loving friends.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, Feb. 5, at the VFW Post 5993 where Phil had been a member for several years. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
Joyce Ann Norman, 62
Feb 8, 2007
Joyce Ann Norman, daughter of Glenn and Nellie Mae (Harnden) Norman, was passed away Feb. 6, 2007, at the age of 62.
Joyce was a resident of Ste. Genevieve, for 17 years after moving from Ava. Joyce was a St. Louis Cardinal fan and got to attend several ballgames. She loved being with her family and all her friends. Joyce touched many lives and worked at the Sheltered Workshop. She was a member of the Highway Church of the Nazarene in Ava.
She was preceded in Interment will follow in the Ava born on June 2, 1961, in Athol, Mass., the daughter of Roger C. Adams Sr. and Beverly A. Britt Adams. June and Thomas Brazeal were united in marriage on May 19, 1979 in Ava. They were blessed with two children. She death by her father.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas; a daughter, Sabrina M. Morgan and husband, Chad, of Ava; a son, Adam D. Brazeal, of the home; her mother, Beverly Adams, of Ava; two grandchildren, Anna Belle Morgan and Emalei Maria Morgan; sisters, Virginia Turley of Mansfield, and April M. Adams, Kansas City; brothers, Scott P. Adams, Squires, and Roger C. Adams Jr., Ava; and a host of friends and other relatives.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family to help with expenses.
Visitation was held at Ava Family Funeral Home from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, with funeral services following at 2 p.m. Burial was at the Thornfield House of Prayer born on April 7, 1942, in Wright County, Mo., and born to this union. He served his country in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged on Aug. 27, 1971. He was also a member of the VFW Post 3770 in Mtn. Grove.
Gary was employed as a cook for the Fordland Honor Camp for several years.
He enjoyed being outdoors, especially when fishing, and he also liked to play bingo and spend time with his family and friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in Cemetery with the Rev. Larry Curtis officiating. Full military rites were provided by the American Legion Post 30 with Jared Moore serving as bugler. Burial was in Mountain Valley born Dec. 22, 1948, in Colorado Springs, Colo., the daughter of Ray and Elsie Leonhardt, and departed this life in Ava on March 24, 2007, at the age of 58.
Paula and Marvin Brown were born. Paula was a very giving person who never met a stranger and truly loved children. She loved fishing and camping and just being outdoors.
She is survived by her husband, Marvin, of Theodosia; one daughter, Retha Brown, of Squires; four grandchildren, Tyson, Tristan, Kenny Wayne, and Waylon. She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Lena Brown, of Squires, and sister-in-law, Madeliene Brown, also of Squires, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Paula was preceded in Cemetery in Ozark County with Brad Pellham officiating. Love offerings may be made to the family at the funeral home.
Services were conducted by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.
