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Friday, March 12, 2021 Galen Tyrone Gazaway, 77, of El Dorado Springs, Mo., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Community Springs Heath Care facility, El Dorado Springs, Mo. Galen was born to Frances P. (Portwood) and Clifford Gazaway in Croweburg, Kan., on July 11, 1943. After graduating from Bronaugh (Mo.) High School in 1961, Galen worked various jobs in Kansas City, and Cordova, Ill., eventually moving back to Bronaugh. Shortly thereafter, he began working for Crane Plumbing in several different capacities, before becoming a fitter/packer. He was kn...

Jesse Raymond Rawls YORKTOWN — Jesse Raymond Rawls, 94, claimed the Promise of the Resurrection of Christ Monday, March 1, 2021. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and he left his mark of generosity, kindness and humility on the world. Born in Hertford County, North Carolina, to Dessie Blowe Rawls and Hersey Godwin Rawls on May 5, 1926, Jesse was the middle child of five children. He was drafted away from the family farm to the U.S. Army 865th AAA Battalion, which took him to the island of Saipan to serve during World War II. He was honorably discharged as ...

Wednesday, January 6, 2021 John L. Starchman, age 73, of Cassville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Rogers, Arkansas. John was born on November 7, 1947, in Joplin, Missouri to John V. and Charlotte (Cox) Starchman. He graduated from Joplin High School in 1965, attended Missouri Southern State University, and was united in marriage to Judie Ardrey of Webb City, Missouri, on June 19, 1970. Survivors include: his beloved wife, Judie; John’s mother, Charlotte Starchman of Joplin, Mo.; son, John Starchman (Jennifer Tharp and daughter Iliana) of Carl Junct...

Harvey Pride, Jr., 73, long-time Decatur resident, died at his home on December 15, 2020. Born on March 9, 1947, in Decatur, he was the oldest of three sons born to Harvey Pride, Sr. and Rachel Walker Pride. He was a 1965 graduate of Decatur High School, where he played Varsity Football and one his many accomplishments was being an Eagle Scout. He attended Auburn University and graduated from Athens State College. Harvey was very active in the Community and had more friends than could be counted. He loved the water and boating, and riding his Harley in the Smokey Mountains. He was a longtime...