Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Nancy (Hale) Burks, 47
May 29, 2008
Former Ava resident, Nancy (Hale) Burks, age 47, born Sept. 5, 1960 and lived in Ava throughout her childhood. Nancy owned and operated a beauty salon in Ava for several years before moving to Joplin in 1987.
Nancy was preceded in born on Dec. 25, 1927 in Pottman, Kan., and went to be with his Lord Jesus on March 8, 2008 in St. John's Hospital, Springfield, at the age of 80 years, 2 months and 13 days.
Bill lived all of his life in the Bradleyville community. He was a beef farmer and milk hauler for Bradleyville Cheese Plant. On Aug. 28, 1947, Bill and Tressie Cox were united in marriage in Crossroads, Mo., and to this union two children were death by his parents and one infant sister, Linda.
He is survived by his wife, Tressie (Cox) Casey of Heart of the Ozarks, Ava; one son and wife, Gary and Barbara Casey, Bradleyville; one daughter and husband, Sue and Bill Guerin, Taneyville; five grandchildren, Eric and Shorty Guerin, Cassey Matthews, Sara Ridings and Amy Blair; 12 great-grandchildren; two brothers and their wives, Wayne and Mary Casey, Springfield, and J.B. and Marcelene Casey, Ozark; four sisters, Nita Lambeth, Springfield, Lorene and husband, Elwyn Pare, Granite City, Ill., Betty and husband, Junior Halcomb, Oldfield, and Carolyn and husband Frank Dusek, Phillips, Wisc.; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Service for Bill were Tuesday, March 11, at 10 a.m. in Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, with the Revs. Keith Lafferty and Jeff Marsh officiating. Cemetery at Mound. The family requests memorials to American Diabetes Association or Gideons International.
Stacy Michelle McLean, 29
May 1, 2008
Stacy Michelle McLean, 29, Willow Springs, Mo., born in Fairbanks, Alaska, on Oct. 2, 1978. She graduated in 1997 from Ava High School in Ava, Mo. Stacy loved camping, canoeing, butterflies, flowers and partying with her friends.
Stacy is survived by her parents, Kenny and Melody Gilbert, of Willow Springs; four sisters, Stephanie Holmes and fiancée, David Gentry, of Willow Springs, Amy Thorn and husband, Morgan, of La Russell, Mo., Kathy Gilbert and Krystal Gilbert, both of Booneville, Mo.; four brothers, Bryon Dotson, of Willow Springs, Duane McLean, of Dallas, Texas, Bobby Holmes, of Willow Springs, and Kevin Gilbert, of Fort Scott, Kan.; her uncle, David Peissner and wife, Kelly, of North Pole, Alaska; very special friend, Harvey Hopper, of Lebanon, Mo.; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in born on July 5, 1934 in Ava, and death on May 10, 2001.
Kenneth enjoyed attending auctions, yard sales, family gatherings and loved playing with babies.
He was preceded in Cemetery with military honors provided by American Legion Post 112 and VFW Post 5993 of Ava. Eulogy was given by Bill Coats. Services were conducted by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.
Reba D. Sellers, 77
Mar 27, 2008
Reba D. Sellers, 77, entered her heavenly rest March 19, 2008, in Cox South Hospital, Springfield, surrounded by her loving family.
She was died when she was a young child and her grandmother instilled values in her life that would serve her well as she worked hard to raise her family. She learned to cook meals that would not only feed four hungry boys but also enable her to be a cook at school later. A 'big country' Saturday morning breakfast is a special memory for her family. She loved to help people and was always ready to encourage diabetics with tasty, sugar-free dishes. Her dedication to her church was shown by her willingness to serve in the kitchen for church events as well as her singing in the choir. She was always involved in church activities, most recently at the Ava General Baptist Church.
Reba was preceded in Cemetery.
Gale Lankford, 50
Apr 3, 2008
Gale Ursilee Lankford, daughter of John Thomas and Barbara Byrd was passed away on March 29, 2008, in St. John's Hospital, Springfield, at the age of 50 years, 8 months and 16 days.
Gale was a resident of Hermitage for the past 4½ years moving from Collins. She was a driver for ABC Transportation.
Gale and Robert "Bobby" Lee Lankford were united in marriage on April 12, 1986 in Springfield, and to this union they were blessed with two children.
Gale enjoyed horseback riding, caring for animals, being outdoors, her African violets, and being with her family and children. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Gale was preceded in Cemetery, Ava. Services are being conducted by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.
Jeanne Upshaw, 69
Jun 12, 2008
Jeanne Upshaw, daughter of Charles Henderson and Josephine Hollen Henderson, was passed away on June 3, 2008 in Ava, Mo., at the age of 69 years.
Jeanne was a resident of Ava since 1993 moving from Wilton, Iowa.
She was a home healthcare caregiver.
On Dec. 3, 1964 Jeanne and Ellis "Whitey" Upshaw were united in marriage in Davenport, Iowa.
Jeanne loved going to bluegrass festivals with Whitey and to Silver Dollar City with her friends. She enjoyed quilting and sewing. She was a member of the Church of the Living God in Ava.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, "Whitey" and granddaughter, Cheyene Rose Upshaw.
She is survived by three children, Tamara Ahrens and Craig, Wilton, Iowa, Paul Upshaw, Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Christina Cole and husband, Jeremiah, Holliday, Fla.; seven grandchildren; and two sisters, Kathy Serres and Kelley Romburg, both of Moline, Ill.
As Jeanne's wishes, her body was donated to the University of Missouri, School of Medicine Gift of Body Program, Columbia, Mo.
Memorial services for Jeanne were Sunday, June 8, at 3 p.m. at the Church of the Living God, Ava. Local arrangements were by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.
