Stacy Lynn Raney, 56

Funeral services for Stacy Lynn Raney, 56, of Ava, were held Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Ava Assembly of God Church. Burial was at the Willow Springs Cemetery in Mountain Grove. Pastors Buddy Boyd and Pastor Mike Dillin officiated.

He died May 12, at his home with his family by his side. Stacy was born Feb. 14, 1970, in Springfield, to Steven Raney and Patricia (Middleton) Evans.

He graduated from Mountain Grove High School in 1989. He was a National Guard veteran and served his country honorably.

Stacy was an EMT, Paramedic and later served as the Administrator at the Ozark County Ambulance District in Gainesville. The district recently renamed the ambulance base as "The Raney Base" in recognition of Stacy.

Stacy and Angie were married on Aug. 10, 2010, at Table Rock Lake. He was saved at a young age. He attended the Ava Assembly of God Church for several years. He enjoyed fly fishing, hunting, camping, boating and spending time outdoors.

Stacy is survived by his parents, Steven Raney (Verna) and Patricia Evans (Jim); wife, Angie; six children: Stephanie Moore (Brandon), Sarah Rickman (Aaron), Madison Raney, Michelle Hestley, Evan Hestley and Heather Hestley; six grandchildren: Chase, Dalton, Emma, Jayden, Isabell and Mason; siblings, Garett Raney, Shanda Fitzgerald, Scott Evans and Darren Evans; and many other relatives and friends.

Stacy was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Memorials may be made to the Ava Assembly of God Building Fund. Online condolences may be made to www.clinkingbeardfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.