Obituaries
Larry Wayne Burchell, 69, of Kirbyville, formerly of Theodosia, died Sept. 29, 2017, in Kirbyville. No services are planned.
He was born Jan. 23, 1948, in Ava, the son of Etcyl “Cokie” and Amy LaMere Burchell. On Aug. 29, 1983, he married Carolyn Sue Barnard; they recently celebrated 34 years...
Funeral services for Karen Lynn Slavings, 60, of Caulfield, were held Sept. 30, 2017, at the Bakersfield Pavilion in Bakersfield. Mrs. Slavings died Sept. 25 at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield.
She was born Sept. 4, 1957, in Lockwood, the daughter of Bailey Leon and Rosemary James Hill. On...
Funeral services for Danny Wayne Warren, 67, of Dora, were held Sept. 23, 2017, at Ball Church of Christ. Mr. Warren died Sept. 20 at his home.
He was born Feb. 10, 1950, in Springfield, the son of Verl and Luberyla Maude Warren. He graduated from Dora High School in 1968. On Nov. 10, 1973, in...
A funeral service for James “Jim” W. Maddox, 76, of Sulphur Springs, Arkansas, formerly of Theodosia, is scheduled for 1 p.m. today, Sept. 27, 2017, at the United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs. Mr. Maddox died Sept. 23.
He was born Oct. 24, 1940, in Poplar Bluff, the son of Dena Lucille...
A celebration of the life of Clifton Oliver Thompson Sr., 87, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, at the Pongal Event Center in Rio Rancho. Mr. Thompson died Sept. 22 at his home with his family by his side.
He was born July 13, 1930, in Murphysboro, Illinois...
Judy Christine ‘Chris’ Boyette, 57
A memorial service for Judy Christine “Chris” Boyette, 57, of Dora, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Smith Chapel, on N Highway north of Gainesville Ms. Boyette died April 11 at her home.
She was born July 31, 1959, in Gainesville, the daughter of James Everett and Velma...
Frank E. Nelson, 80, of Isabella, died April 8, 2017, at his residence. At his request, no funeral or visitation will be held.
He was born Sept. 2, 1936, in Kokomo, Indiana, the son of Samuel Ward and Lillian Lorrie Gotcher Rayls. He was adopted by Lucille P. and David S. Nelson.
Mr. Nelson was a...
AnnaBelle Newville, 77
Funeral services for AnnaBelle Newville, 77, of Ava, were held April 13, 2017, at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Ava with Pastor Robert Roberts officiating. Mrs. Newville died April 10 at her home in Ava.
She was born Aug. 1, 1939, in Rockbridge, the daughter of Janet Lucille Byerley. On July 11,...