Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Harry J. Reed, 61
Aug 30, 2007
Harry J. (Jim) Reed was born July 22, 1946, in Moline, Ill., to Clark Henry and Judith Mildred Johnson Reed.
He departed this life Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007, at his home near Ava.
Jim moved to Ava after retiring as a building inspector in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., in 2005.
Jim enjoyed every day of his life because it gave him the opportunity to meet people. Since moving to Ava, he had enjoyed getting to meet new friends. He had never met a stranger. Children knew he was their special friend. He was interested in many things from cooking to cars, especially hot rods. He had attended Girdner Church since coming to Ava.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Darrell Vernon Reed.
Jim is survived by his daughter, Janell, and a brother, William (Bill) Reed. He will be missed by his special friends and caregivers Regina and Dennis Porter, as well as many other friends and neighbors.
A private memorial service will be held at a future date.
Ava Family Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.
Doris Anderson Gettys, 78
Aug 23, 2007
Doris Anderson Gettys, 78, of Springfield, formerly of Ava, was born on March 9, 1929, to Ralph and Hilda Hartmann Anderson in New York City.
She departed this life Aug. 15, 2007, in Cox South Hospital, Springfield, after a long and happy retirement in Ava.
On Oct. 4, 1952, Doris was united in marriage to Guy H. Gettys in Flushing, N.Y.
She is survived by her husband, Guy, and their three children, Dale and James Blodgett, Walnut Creek, Calif., Susan and Sidney Harvey, Smithtown, N.Y., and Guy H. and Jill Gettys, Flemington, N.J.; 11 grandchildren; and her sister and spouse, Ruth and William Walter Combs, Pembroke Pines, Fla.; as well as many other relatives and friends.
Doris was an active member of the Ava Highway Church of the Nazarene and the Douglas County Historical Society.
Graveside service for Doris was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at the Ava Cemetery, with the Rev. John Moles officiating.
Visitation was held prior to the service at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.
The family requests memorials to the American Cancer Society or Douglas County Historical Society.
Walsie Faye Coberly, 92
Aug 23, 2007
Walsie Faye Matlock Coberly, daughter of Walter and Bertie Hilger Matlock, was born Oct. 15, 1914. Walsie grew up and attended school in the Cotton Wood vicinity of Omaha, Ark.
She departed this life Aug. 22, 2007, at her home, at the age of 92.
She was born into a family of four boys, Floyd, Ray, Hugh and Jessie.
On March 20, 1948, Walsie was united in marriage to Claude Coberly. To this union one son was born, Doran Coberly.
Together the couple shared 59 years of love and companionship.
Walsie was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Floyd, Ray and Hugh.
Survivors include her loving husband, Claude, of Ava; one brother, Jessie Matlock and his wife, Cupa, of Harrison, Ark.; a sister-in-law, Lillie Matlock, of Harrison, Ark.; a son, Doran and his wife, Beverly, of Ava; two grandsons, Jared and wife, Emily, of Columbia, and Jeffrey and wife, Eve, of Wakefield, Kan.; one granddaughter, Jena, of Ava; five great-grandchildren, Alijah, Jacob, Savannah, Benjamin, and Wyatt; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Walsie professed faith in Christ early in life and was baptized into the Cotton Wood Church. At the time of her passing she was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church of Ava, and one of the last remaining charter members of the New Hope Baptist Church, Omaha, Ark.
She was a faithful and devoted Christian, serving her Lord in whatever capacity she could until her health began to fail.
She loved gardening and growing beautiful flowers, sewing, embroidery, and quilting, and sharing with friends.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church, Omaha, Ark., with Pastor Tom Maples officiating. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Christeson Funeral Home, Harrison, Ark.
Visitation will be at the church, starting at 11 a.m. Saturday.
Marvin R. Huff, 94
Aug 23, 2007
Marvin Roy Huff, the son of Elbert J. Huff and Celestie Cardelia D. Legg Huff, was born on Nov. 24, 1912, in Meadowview, Va., and at 5 months old moved to Missouri.
He departed this life on Aug. 21, 2007, in his home in Ava, at the age of 94.
Marvin was a resident of the Ava community since 1967, moving from California where he worked as a machinist for 30 years. He was also a farmer.
On July 27, 1936, Marvin and Valma Agnes Davis were united in marriage in Yuma, Ariz.
She preceded him in death in November 2006.
Marvin was a 50-year member of the Ava Masonic Lodge and was a Christian of the Baptist faith. Marvin enjoyed being with his family.
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Valma; three sisters, Armenta Hamilton, Roxie Dewhirst and Nora Belle Stone; and three brothers, William "Willie", Herbert and Barton Huff.
He is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great- and great-great-nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.
Services for Marvin will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, with the Rev. Tom Johnson officiating.
Masonic Services will also be conducted.
Interment will follow in the Goodhope Cemetery.
The family requests memorials to the Community Hospice of Mtn. Grove at the funeral home.
L.A. Johnson, 96
Aug 16, 2007
L.A. Johnson, 96, formerly of Rome, Mo., died in his home in Hernando, Miss. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eileen, in 1997.
He is survived by one son and eight daughters. Two daughters, Judy Rhodes and Lucy Massey, graduated from Ava High School. He is also survived by 27 grandchildren, including Jesse Woolman, of Ava; and 29 great-grandchildren.
Thelma Warford, 86
Aug 16, 2007
Thelma Lucy Marie Warford, the daughter of Thomas F. Ardell Boatman and Mary (Jones) Boatman, was born April 15, 1921 in Calico Rock, Ark.
She departed this life Aug. 14, 2007 at the age of 86.
Thelma was a life-long resident of the area. Thelma and Clarence Warford were united in marriage Dec. 11, 1937 in Ava. They were blessed with eight children.
Clarence preceded Thelma in death in October 1990.
She was an avid gardener and cook and loved the outdoors. Thelma adored her children and grandchildren and was a good Christian.
Thelma was also preceded in death by her parents; four children, Fay Warford, Marjorie Amos, Shirley Ann Warford and Larry Warford; four brothers, Bill, Thurman, Joe and Jack Boatman; three sisters, Rener Sexton, Elmeth Offord and Nancy Woods; two grandchildren, Tozy Munoz and Wade Davis; and one great-grandchild, Chad Davis.
Thelma is survived by four children, Linda Kaberline, Nancy Deever, Billy Ray Warford all of Ava, and Sherman Warford, Lansing, Kan.; 29 grandchildren; 74 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and one sister, Lorine Van Winkle, Batesville, Ark.; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 17, in Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, with the Rev. John Henry VanWinkle officiating.
Interment will follow in the Stillings Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m., in the funeral home.
Iva Dellar Hillhouse McGinnis, 100
Aug 16, 2007
Iva Dellar (Hillhouse) McGinnis left this earth to join her Lord and all those who went on before her on Aug. 8, 2007.
She was born on Dec. 22, 1906 to Samuel and Ida (Griffin) Hillhouse in Pontiac, Mo.
She was joined in wedlock to Raymond F. McGinnis on Feb. 23, 1925.
Raymond was called to preach the Word in the General Baptist Church. They joined together to rear their children with love, caring and to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Iva continued spreading the word after Raymond passed away on Sept. 4, 1980. She always tried to help people to find Jesus until her last day on this earth.
She was fortunate enough to have lived to celebrate her 100th birthday with her loving family, and is pictured above with her grandson, Randy McGinnis, on that joyous occasion. She received 300 plus cards and loved reading every one.
Iva was one of 10 children. She always laughed that her father told people he had a family of boys, eight of whom were girls. Albert, Willie, Myrtle, Hattie, Violet, Blanche, Effie, and Eva preceded her in death.
She is survived by her sister Delpha Harper, of Broken Arrow, Okla.
Iva and Raymond were blessed with eight children and raised their grandson, Cleo McGinnis. Lester, Harold, Cleo and baby McGinnis preceded her in death.
She is survived by Marlin and Reba McGinnis, of Gainesville, Mary Sue Walker, Houston, Texas, Ralph and Janet McGinnis, Parkville, Dale and Pat McGinnis, Warsaw, and Doye and Connie McGinnis of Kansas City, Kan. She left 20 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and 29 great-great-grandchildren.
She brought joy to everyone who knew her. Her smile and devout faith lifted the spirits of everyone.
Funeral Services were held Saturday, Aug. 11, at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Gainesville, with Woodrow Coonce officiating.
Burial followed at Pontiac Cemetery.
Helen Mae Hodges, 91
Aug 16, 2007
Helen Mae Hodges, the daughter of George Switzer and Maud (Herrell) Switzer, was born Oct. 17, 1915, in Douglas County, and departed this life Aug. 12, 2007 at the age of 91.
Helen was life-long resident of the Ava area.
On Feb. 11, 194l Helen and Harold Hodges were united in marriage in Yellville, Ark. They were blessed with a daughter, Lena.
Helen was employed with Rawlings Sporting Goods as a seamstress before her retirement. She was a member of the Mt. Tabor Church.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Thelma Jarman and Clair Lakey, and her husband, Harold.
Helen is survived by her daughter, Lena F. Sexton and her husband, Don, Phillipsburg; two grandchildren, Tim Sexton and his wife, Keri, and Angie Bryant and her husband, Lucas; one step-grand-daughter, Denise McCulloch; and five great grandchildren.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15, in the Mt. Tabor Church with the Rev. Tom Johnson officiating.
Interment followed in the Mt. Tabor Cemetery.
Services were under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.
Memorials may be made to Mt. Tabor Church.
