Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Frank D. Stutts, 68
Aug 25, 2005
Frank D. Stutts, son of Mike A. Stutts and Julia G. Winn Stutts, was passed away on Aug. 20, 2005, in St. John's Hospital in Springfield at the age of 68.
Frank was a tree trimmer and a resident of the Ava area for 16 years moving from Kansas City. Frank and Florence Rowe were united in marriage on June 10, 1961 in Kansas City, and to this union five children were death by his parents and three brothers, Jack, Louis and Phillip Stutts.
He is survived by his wife, Florence of the home in Ava; five children, Jason Stutts, Belton, David Stutts, Ava, Mrs. Brenda Osborn, Dora, Charley Stutts, Drexel, and Debbie Stutts, Ava; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild; four brothers, Herbert Stutts, Edisto Island, S.C., Paul Stutts, K.C., Robert Stutts, Belton, and Jimmy Stutts, Grain Valley; three sisters, Mrs. Julia Diggers and Mrs. Mary Williams, both of Charleston, S.C., and Virginia Stutts, state of California; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services were held Wednesday, Aug., 24, at 2 p.m. at the Clinkingbeard Chapel, Ava, with the Rev. Gary Stigall officiating. Cemetery.
Visitation was held Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Services were conducted by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.
Martha A. Ashbaugh, 84
Sep 15, 2005
Martha Ann (Morton) Ashbaugh, 84, formerly of Ava, born Nov. 29, 1920, in Mount Gilead, Ohio, the daughter of the late Frank B. and Mary R. (Wilson) Morton. She death on July 15, 2004.
The Rev. Jonathan Cooney conducted graveside services on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 11 a.m., in Rivercliff entered into rest peacefully, Sept. 26, 2005, surrounded by her family at the Hospice Chaplaincy in Kennewick, Wash.
Ina was married Dec. 3, 1945. They owned and operated a dairy farm until they retired in 1972. Ina enjoyed her life in Missouri. Edgar and Ina worked side by side clearing their land with broad axes. Over the years they expanded their farm into a dairy operation. In the 1950's they built a new home with timber from their land.
She loved her life on the farm.
After the death by her parents, husband, stepson, two sons-in-law, a grandson, six sisters and four brothers.
Ina has two daughters, Alice (Stanifer) Reser and Margaret (Stanifer) Reser both of Kennewick, Wash., and one stepson, William Rogers (deceased). Her grandchildren and spouses are: Leroy (deceased) and Laberta Reser, Jack and Frances Reser, Mike and Donna (Reser) Smith, Rick and Lori Reser and Ron and Brenda (Reser) Bennett; step- grandchildren, Bob and Cindy (Rogers) Adkisson, Ron and Debbie Rogers, Mike and Terri Rogers and Daphanie Rogers; great-grandchildren, Bob, Richard, Ronnie, April and Allen Reser, Cameron Bennett, Tracey and Michael Smith; step-great-grandchildren, Josh, Jesse, Jeff and Estacia Rogers, Melissa Dodge and Casey Delp; great-great grandchildren, Brittany, Richie, Andrew, Shasta and Keenan Reser, Seth Florman; step-great-great grandchildren, Rebekah and Abby Rogers, and Isaac Dodge.
She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews, including her favorite nieces, Lula Lakey, and Laverne Walker and her husband, Raymond, who have been a special part of her life.
Services will be held Friday, Sept. 30, at 10 a.m., at the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, with the Rev. Raymond Haden officiating. Visitation will be today (Thursday) from 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. Cemetery.
Johnny Calvin Davis, 79
Sep 29, 2005
Johnny Calvin Davis, 79, of Siloam Springs, Ark., born Oct. 20, 1925, in Ava, and was the son of Warren C. and Julie A. Bearden Davis.
Davis was an Army veteran of World War II. He served in Germany for two years. After the war he became a carpenter and cabinet maker. He death by eight brothers and sisters.
Cremation arrangements were made under the direction of Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home of Siloam Springs, Ark.
George Stone, 92
Oct 6, 2005
George Charles Stone, the son of David Pate Stone and Margaret (Strong) Stone, was born.
George was a farmer in the Bertha area all of his life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, "whittlin", singing, playing music, telling tall tales, and visiting with all his friends.
Survivors include his wife, Celesta, of the home, Ava; four sons, Butch and wife, Dawn Stone, Mutt Stone, Mike and Debbie Stone, and Danny Stone, all of Ava; one daughter, Connie Stone, Ava; one grandson, Darren Stone, Ava; six step-grandchildren; 11 step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
George was preceded in Cemetery Pavilion, with E. J. Hampton officiating. Services are under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.
Lois E. Hicks, 91
Oct 6, 2005
Lois E. Hicks, 91, entered into peaceful rest on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, at home with her family by her side. She was married Earl Hicks Nov. 30, 1937.
Lois loved being a mother to her children and grandchildren often times cooking huge meals for them and their spouses and grandchildren so they could all get together and visit and play their guitars and sing.
Lois is now with her Lord and Savior and is no longer suffering. She will be greatly missed by her loving family and all who knew her.
She is survived by her sons Scott (Ruth), Blaine (Brenda), Jason (Donna) and one daughter Carol McCarter, all of Rochelle, Ill.; eight grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; one niece, Pamela (Bill) McDermott, of Kansas City; one nephew, Allen Rippee, of West Plains.
She was preceded in born Jan. 30, 1930, in Lafayette, Ind., and went to her eternal rest on Oct. 3, 2005, at the age of 75.
On Feb. 15, 1948, she was born to this union, three sons and two daughters. Joe went to his eternal rest on May 2, 1972.
On Dec. 30, 1976, Mary was death, she was managing partner of Rosewood Enterprises, and was in the process of developing a subdivision in Ava.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Gladys and Harry Gellenbeck; her first husband, Joe Mitchell; her second husband, Ezra D. Gibson; two stepsons, Henry and Larry Gibson; one stepdaughter, Dorothy Porter; one brother, Harry Gellenbeck; one nephew and one step-grandson.
She is survived by three sons, David, Kevin and Noel Mitchell, and two daughters, Mary Jo and Denise Mitchell; all of the home; her sister, Gladys Nezat and husband, Malvin, of Houston, Texas; her stepmother, Mae Gellenbeck, of Seymour; one half brother, Ron Gellenbeck, Cloverdale, Ind.; and one half sister, Kathy Lucky, of Marion, Ind; 10 step-grandchildren; 13 nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services are under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home in Mansfield. The funeral will be Saturday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m., with visitation Friday, Oct. 7, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., and Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m.
