Ernest “Ernie’’ Dean Tarver, 85, of Mountain Grove, was born May 5, 1941, in Etowah, Ark. to Jack C. and Elsie (Rollins) Tarver and died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026.
He is survived by five children, Gary Tarver, Mike Tarver, Deana Goldsmith, Missy Hurst (Joel), and Tammy Dykstra (Randy); a brother, Jack L. Traver; a number of grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at South Street Church of God, under the direction of Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home of Mountain Grove.
