Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Stephanie R. Vest, 34
Jan 8, 2009
Stephanie Renee (Krider) Vest, 34, lost her courageous battle with cancer on Dec. 2, 2008, and went to be with her Heavenly Father.
After struggling for months with a lingering, undiagnosed illness, it was determined that Stephanie was suffering from a rare form of cancer called gamma delta lymphoma. She received this diagnosis in August 2008, just a few weeks after giving birth to her third child.
Stephanie was so connected to Ava, Mo., and Douglas County.
She is the great-granddaughter of the late Clarence and Doris (Spurlock) Singleton and Audie and Katie (Potter) Krider; the great-niece of Evelyn Singleton Cantwell and the late Burl and Pauline Krider; and the great-great-niece of Opal Singleton.
She is survived by her loving husband, Eric; sons Zachary, 7, and Cole, 4, and infant daughter, Gracelyn; her father, Steve Krider; and grandmother, Faye Krider.
Services for Stephanie were held on Dec. 10, 2008, at the Baptist Temple Church in Lee's Summit, Mo.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations go directly to the Hands of Compassion, a ministry of the Church of Christ, PO Box 7266, Rochester, MN 55903.
This great ministry arm of the church affords (free of charge) housing to families who have a long period of stay at the Mayo Clinic.
Jasper C. Nelson, 72
Jan 8, 2009
Jasper Clifton "J.C.” Nelson, of Oldfield, Mo., passed away Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009.
He was born Feb. 5, 1936, at Ongo, Mo., the son of Leo and Bertie Nelson.
On June 13, 1959, he and Mildred Ilene "Pat” (Shortt) Nelson were married. They had lived in the Highlonesome community on their farm since 1961. There they raised seven children and attended church at Eastern Gate.
Jasper enjoyed baseball, playing cards, visiting and eating Sunday dinners with his family and friends. He also enjoyed bluegrass and gospel music.
Survivors include his seven children, Douglas Nelson and wife Nancy, of Oldfield, Jackie Nelson of Sparta, Mo., Alvin Nelson and wife Linda of Ava, Peggy Hampton and husband Marvin of Ava, Teena Johnson and husband Cliff of Ava, Eric Nelson and wife Patricia of Ava, Virginia Hampton and husband Tom of Ava. Jasper also has 22 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by four sisters, Kathleen Shortt, Kathern Caudill, Kay and husband Paul Goodwin, Barbara and husband Eddie Mitchell; three brothers, Jerry Nelson, Dewey Nelson and wife Millie, Jim Nelson and wife Bonnie; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred, his parents, Leo and Bertie Nelson, his father-in-law and mother-in-law Everett and Artie Shortt, a brother, Leo Nelson, Jr., a great-grandson, Michael Nelson, a brother-in-law, Darrell Shortt, and two sisters-in-law, Bonita Nelson and Luann Lea.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor James Orick and Pastor Joe Lafferty officiating.
Burial followed in Harville Cemetery.
Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.
Leva Mae Potter, 82
Jan 8, 2009
Leva Mae Potter, 82 years, passed to heaven on Jan. 5, 2009 at St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield.
Leva was born Nov. 24, 1926 in Picher, Okla., to General and Ada (Lansdown) Graham.
Leva lived in California for many years, owned and operated a grocery store and station for many years, and also worked as a newspaper carrier for 14 years.
In 1941, Leva and Marion Davis were united in marriage in Ava. To this union, two children were born, Carol and Mary.
On Feb. 23, 1950, Leva was united in marriage to Arlon Sudbury and to this union, three sons were born, Ron, Don and Mike. Arlon preceded her in 1985.
On Feb. 25, 1988, Leva and Buster Potter were united in marriage and he preceded her in 2003.
She was a Christian and had attended the Murray Church.
Leva is also preceded by her parents, one son, Dean Sudbury and one daughter, Carol Willis.
Leva is survived by three sons, Mike Sudbury, Ron Sudbury and Don Sudbury, all of Ava; one daughter, Mary Benner, Penn Valley, Calif.; an adopted granddaughter, Renee Sudbury, Ava; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Taber and Nadine Hicks, both Ava; and one brother, Kenneth Davis.
Funeral services for Leva will be today (Thursday, Jan. 8) at 2 p.m. in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, with the Rev. Woodrow Coonce officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Wasola. Visitation was Wednesday, Jan. 7, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the funeral home.
Zooey Alexia Prock, 1
Zooey Alexia Prock was born Feb. 24, 2012, in Lake of the Ozarks, Mo., to Jacob Prock and Corenia Mundy. She went to be with the Lord on Aug. 11, 2013, at Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Columbia, Mo., after a long illness.
She is survived by her parents and one sister, Kira Prock, all of the home in Mansfield, Mo. Paternal grandparents are Mark and Annie Prock, of Competition, Mo., Eddie and Dianne McCleary, of Ava. Maternal grandparents are Faye Mundy and the late Michael Mundy, of Butler, Okla. Great-grandparents are Lowell and Glennis Prock, of Competition, Mo., and Charles and Erma Couch, of Lebanon, Mo.
Zooey was a special little girl who touched the hearts of everyone she met. A blessing like her comes once in a lifetime.
She was dearly loved and will be truly missed by all.
A memorial service was held at the parents’ home in Mansfield on Aug. 18.
"We love you baby girl and will always miss you."
Mary Elizabeth Wilson Guthery, 87
Mary Elizabeth Guthery, 87 years, passed to heaven on Aug. 21, 2013, at her home from a short illness, with her daughter, Judy, by her side.
Elizabeth was born Feb. 19, 1926 in Squires, Mo., to Robert "Bob” and Vergie L. (Walker) Spurlock.
Elizabeth was a lifelong resident of Douglas County.
On Sept. 27, 1944, Elizabeth and Clyde Wilson were united in marriage in Mtn. Home, Ark., and to this union one daughter, Judy, was born.
Elizabeth retired from working at Rawlings Sporting Goods in Ava for 28 years. She had also worked at The Highway House Cafe until she was 78 years old.
On Aug. 17, 2003, Elizabeth and Delmar Guthery were united in marriage in Ava, Mo. They enjoyed traveling together.
Elizabeth was a Christian and a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Ava.
She enjoyed music and loved to sing and play her guitar. Elizabeth was a joy to be with. She was a devoted mother, wife and grandmother and a friend too many.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clyde in 2000; her granddaughter, Kelly Morpeth and grandson-in-law, Ed Morpeth; her husband, Delmar Guthery; three sisters, Elsie Coy, Norma Rymer and Bobbie Gillespie; a brother, Robert Spurlock; three half brothers; Howard Spurlock, John Turner and Bernie Turner.
Elizabeth is survived by one daughter and husband, Judith "Judy” and Norman Mitchell, Ava, Mo.; two granddaughters, Kristi Payne, Ava, Mo., and Dawn Huff and husband, Tim, Fordland, Mo.; 10 great-grandchildren, Cory and Andy Bengston and Levi and Ashley Morpeth, all of Ava, Valerie McCoy, Farmington, Mo., Brianna Morpeth, Bucyrus, Mo., Amanda and Mackenzie Payne and Gabriel Jackson, all of Ava, Jesse and Shanta Payne, Yukon, Okla., Bo and Haden Huff, Fordland, Mo.; four great-great-grandchildren, Dane and Dylan McCoy, Braxton Morpeth and Elijah Bengston, and two on-the-way; two sisters, Gerry Degase, Ava, Mo., and Faye Ford; one half brother, Norman Spurlock, of Iowa; many nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Elizabeth will be Saturday, Aug. 24, at 2 p.m. in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, with burial in the Ava Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday from 1 p.m. to service time in the funeral home.
Officiating will be the Rev. Robert Roberts.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, American Red Cross or Alzheimers Association.
Joanna Wood, 72
August 30, 2013
Joanna (Bacorn) Wood, age 72 of Ozark, Mo., passed away Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013 in her home.
She was born June 15, 1941 the daughter of Freda (Livingston) Bacorn and Joseph Bacorn, Jr.
On April 6, 1960, she was united in marriage to Hugh Alan Wood and this union was blessed with two daughters.
Joanna was preceded in death by her parents, infant sister Betty Louise, infant brother Joseph Bacorn III and step-father Doran Manis.
Joanna is lovingly survived by her husband Alan; daughters Cynthia Venable and Deborah Shattuck and husband Mike, all of Ozark; brother Fred Bacorn and wife, Connie, of Ava; granddaughters Kylie Gallegos and husband, Daniel, and Jesika Venable; grandson Wyatt Shattuck; honorary daughter Faye Griffin and husband, Joe, and granddaughter Taylre Griffin; sister-in-law Holly Frasher and husband, Dwayne; brother-in-law Robert Wood, and several other caring relatives and many good friends.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 26, 2013 in Nixa Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Gary Swearengin officiating.
Burial followed in Ava City Cemetery, Ava, Mo.
Visitation was held 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday afternoon in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
The family suggests donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
Donald Taylor
Donald Taylor, 74 years, passed to Heaven on Feb. 11, 2015 at Heart of the Ozarks Nursing Home, Ava Mo.
Donald was born Jan. 11, 1941 in Oak Grove, La., to A.C. and Marie (Broomley) Taylor.
Donald was a resident of the Ava community for many years after moving from Louisiana.
On Sept. 4, 1968, Donald and Carol Cornelius were united in marriage in Lake Village, Ark., and to this union, two children were born.
Donald was a retired mechanic. He was a Christian and attended the Ava Assembly of God.
Donald enjoyed woodworking, fishing and hunting. He loved being around his grandkids and great grandchildren.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother Nonnie Mae Harris; two brothers, Gerald and Sam; three sisters, Betty Sue, Arlene, and Lou; and two grandchildren, Tory and Kade.
Donald is survived by his wife Carol; five children, Trampus Taylor, Teasha Davis, Jamie Denney, Richard Denney, and Kimberly Thomas; 10 grandchildren, Taylor, Whitney, Reagan, Zach, David, Lauren, Nathan, Jessica, Heather, and Shawna; eight great-grandchildren, Meya, Shalyn, Sierra, Ryan, Emma, Jordan, Kylee, and Cadence; four siblings, Shirley, Voncil, Charles Ray, and Cecil; many nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Memorial services for Donald were Monday, Feb. 16, 2015 at 10 a.m. at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, Mo.
Officiating was Pastor Buddy Boyd.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Connie Souder
Connie Jo Souder, 62, passed away on Feb. 14, 2015 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo., with her family by her side.
Connie was born Sept. 3, 1952 in Springfield, Mo., to Charles and Geneva (Parmer) Stewart.
Connie and Charles (Todd) Souder were united in marriage on Feb. 3, 1973, in Souder, Mo.
Connie is survived by her husband, Charles (Todd) Souder; three children, Leon and Renee Souder, Debbie and Jason Sisney, and Dusty Souder; six grandchildren; two brothers, Kenneth Stewart, Ava, and Herschel Stewart, Squires; one sister, Leslie Griffin, of West Plains; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Connie were Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 2 p.m. in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home Chapel Ava, with Pastor Buddy Boyd officiating.
Burial was in Souder Cemetery, Wasola.
Services were conducted by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.
