| Docie Gunter Sams |
Age 80, West Plains MO - Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Sams died 4:28 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at Ozarks Medical Center. She was born June 3, 1928, in Cureall, Mo., to Willis Charnel and Wilda Jane Croney Gunter. On Sept. 30, 1954, she was married in Howell County, Mo., to Thomas Charles “Tom” Sams who preceded her in death on Jan. 24, 1988. She loved gardening and the outdoors; also, she enjoyed spending time with her family and especially loved to cook for them. Mrs. Sams was a member of the Dripping Springs Church of God for 25 years. She is survived by two children, Charlie Sams and wife, Sherri, West Plains, and Wonda Marcum and husband, John, Pomona, Mo.; four grandchildren, Scott Martin and significant other, Cheyenne Bales, Shawna Gonzales, Evan Chaffin and wife, Felicity, and Ashley Sams; one step-grandchild, Michael Marcum; six great-grandchildren, Mariana, Nathan, Caleb, Memphis, Kirsten and Vincent; one step-great-grandchild, Damon; two brothers-in-law, Floyd Sams and wife, Eva, of West Plains, and Leonard Courntey of Crider, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents, husband, three brothers and one infant sister precede her in death. Burial was at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Ball Cemetery and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Berley W. Sanders Sr. |
Willow Springs MO - Passed away at his home on Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at the age of 60. He was born in Urainia, La. on Aug. 13, 1948, to the late Berley and Clemmie (Miles) Sanders. On June 6, 1970 he married Ethel Barnett, who survives. Berley recently retired from United Parcel Service where he worked as an over-the-road truck driver. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a licensed pilot and loved to fly. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where he was involved in missionary work, and he loved spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by his surviving family which includes his wife Ethel, of the home; two sons, Berley W. Sanders Jr and wife Debbie, and Richard G. Sanders, of Willow Springs; three daughters, Sarene N. Sanders, Shavonne V. Ousley and husband James, and Rebecca L. Sanders, all of Willow Springs; one brother, J. Ronnie Sanders, of Alexandria, La.; two sisters, Donna Randall, of Olla, La., and Sheila Winget, also of Alexandria, La.; 12 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services for Berley Sanders Sr. will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, at the Roll913 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Interment will be in the Hawthorne Cemetery in Little Creek, La. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at the Null & Son Funeral Home in Rolla. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. All arrangements are under the direction of the Null & Son Funeral Home in Rolla. The Rolla Daily News
Sat Sep 13, 2008. |
| Frances Marie Sanders |
passed away on July 3, 2013 at the age of 100 years. She was born May 22nd, 1913 in Columbia, Missouri to John Sullivan Sanders and Anna Rachel (Pickering) Sanders, and in 1916, at the age of 3, she moved with her parents to Pomona, Missouri where she resided until 1978. She lived in House Springs, Missouri from 1978 to 1985 when she moved to Oregon City, OR. She is survived by a daughter, Glenna Hogan (Sanders) Davolt & son-in-law Dr. William Davolt, three grandchildren, Holly Clinton, Ami Campbell (Russell) and Adam Davolt (Joy). Six great grandchildren, Kiya, Evan & Jeremy Davolt and Jasper, Aelish and Violet Campbell. She was a gentle, loving soul who loved children, animals, flowers and nature walks. She was a long-time member of the Pomona Christian Church and in recent years faithfully attended the Oregon City Methodist Church, where services were held on July 7. She is interred in Canby, Oregon. |
| GILBERT
'ROY' SANDERS |
Born May 13, 1940 in Winona, Missouri to James Luther Sanders and Ruby Bertha
(Hicks) Sanders. Roy passed away May 8, 2006 at Mountain View, Missouri at the
age of 65 years. He was united in marriage to Sharon Yvonne Welsh on April 7,
1984 at the Assembly of God Church in Winona, Missouri. Roy is preceded in death
by his parents James Luther and Ruby Bertha Sanders; one brother Martin Luther
Sanders and one grandson Michael Gilbert (Mikee) Sanders. Roy is survived by his
wife Sharon Sanders of Mountain View, Missouri; three sons Michael Roy Sanders
and wife Jennifer of Winona, Missouri; Markel James Sanders and wife Beverly of
Winona, Missouri and Ricky Dale Sanders of Winona, Missouri; two step children
Ronald Lawson of Mountain View, Missouri and LaShawna Bush and husband Monty of
Mountain View, Missouri; four grandchildren Ricky, Crystal, Casen and Salena;
three step grandchildren Trenton, Brenton and Peyton; three great grandchildren
Jordan, Jayden and Treyton; on brother Lindell Sanders of Winona, Missouri; four
sisters Dawna Mae Phillips of Mountain View, Missouri; Rosemary Vermillion of
Eminence, Missouri; Kathlene Purcell of Salem, Missouri and Sandra Phillips of
Winona, Missouri. Roy grew up in the Winona area and graduated from Winona High
School. He served from 1958 to 1964 as a mechanic in the United States Army. Roy
attended the Christian Church in Mountain View, Missouri. He loved his family
and friends and will truly be missed by all. You smiling face will be forever in
our hearts. Funeral services were held Thursday May 11, 2006 at the Duncan
Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, Missouri with Reverend Carl Younger
officiating. Interment was at the Greenlawn Cemetery in Mountain View, Missouri
under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home in Mountain View, Missouri.
[Courtesy of The Current
Wave.] |
| Norma Jean Kinder Sargent |
Age
79, West Plains - Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, at the First
Baptist Church under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Sargent
passed away in her home surrounded by her loving husband and daughters on Jan.
2, 2008, after an extended illness. Jean was born in Rolla, Mo., on Dec. 6,
1928, to Roy Lee and Susan Bertha Harris Kinder, who preceded her in death. Jean
graduated from Annutt High School in 1946. She married Robert L. Sargent on June
3, 1947, in Harrison, Ark. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this
past year. In 1959, Bob and Jean moved their family to West Plains to begin
their own business, Ozark Asphalt Company. She was a member of the First Baptist
Church and the Ideal Sunday School Class. She was active in the Rambling Rose
Garden Club, where she made many lifelong friends. During the mid 1970s, Jean
found a new passion, golf. She and Bob enjoyed many competitive rounds of golf
weekly with friends. She loved collecting antiques and shopping, as well as
gardening. Jean is survived by her husband, Robert L. Sargent, of the family
home; three daughters, Saundra Roe and husband, Tom, of West Plains, Mo.,
Shirlee Francis and husband, Joe, of Jacksonville Ark., and Sharon Hamlet and
husband, Rick, of Stockton, Mo.; seven grandchildren, Keith Roe, Chris Roe and
wife, Sissy, Tricia Thomas and husband, Chuck, Kelly Roe, Robert Francis,
Jessica Hamlet and Justin Hamlet; eight great-grandchildren, Kelsey, Katelyn,
Kassidy, Nakaya, Nacona, Chase, Hannah and Claire; two brothers, LeRoy Kinder
and wife, Barbara, of Lenox, Mo., and Lynn Kinder and wife, Kay, of Licking,
Mo.; one aunt, Lillie Kinder; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of
friends. Burial was held at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. |
| BERTHA ANTIONETTE MASHBURN SCARBROUGH |
Of
Willow Springs, died at Mountain View (MO). She was born on Feb. 14, 1918 at
Hazel Grove, Ark. Was the daughter of the late A. B. Mashburn and Louie L.
Justus. Survived by her husband, A. T. 'Pete' Scarbrough; daughters, Mary Louise
Ramsey, Martha Ann Scarbrough, mother, Louie Mashburn, Williford, Ark.; sisters,
Mrs. Mary Bottom, and Mrs. Louise Garside,; and brothers, Charles and Bertrum
Mashburn. Burial was at Willow Springs City Cemetery. |
| Maxine Empo May Schneider |
Age 41, was the daughter of George Ira May and Cora
Elizabeth Mustion. Married Frank J. Schneider on April 3, 1942 in West Plains,
Howell County, Missouri.Maxine was a member of the Order of the Eastern
Star.Maxine first became ill in 1955 and again in 1958 while in New Oreleans,
Louisana. When her fever came down she was brought back to West Plains. She and
her husband had moved to Dexter, Missouri in April 1954 where he operated a shoe
store. She left her husband Frank and 3 children, Linda, James Lynn, and Steven
Lee. |
| Bryan Keith Schulz |
Bryan Keith Schulz of Mountain View, Mo., passed away at his home on Dec. 8, 2009. Bryan was born April 19, 1970, to Carolyn Ann (Ellett) and Earl “Ed” Schulz, in Mountain View, Mo. Bryan worked in the construction field most of his life after graduation from Liberty High School in Mountain View. Bryan was married to Donna Edwards in September of 1993 in Washington, Iowa, and to this union a daughter, Brittney Jewel, was born. He was later married to Lorrie Ledgerwood in March of 2003 and to this union, Bryann Nicole was born. Bryan was married to Trina Colter of Mountain View on June 20, 2009. Bryan loved spending time in the outdoors – hunting, skiing or any water sport and riding horses. He also loved spending time with his daughter Bryann. One of his favorite things to do was hunting for mushrooms. Bryan had accepted Christ as his personal Savior. Preceding him in death was his grandmother, Bessie Ellett and grandfathers, Casey Ellett and George Schulz. He leaves to mourn his wife, Trina, and her children, Caitlin and Isaac, of the home; daughters, Brittney and Bryann; mother and stepfather, Carolyn and Daryl Young of Mountain Home Ark.; father, Ed Schulz of Mountain View; grandmother, Cleffie Schulz of Mountain View; siblings, Tammy and Casey Self of Western Grove, Ark., Leman Schulz of Overland Park, Kan., Cindy and Christopher Somers of Houston, Texas, Crystal and Calvin Hopper of Mountain View, and Russell Young of West Plains, Mo.; and a large number of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, in Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View with Rev. Paul Ordway officiating. Interment was in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Mountain View under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View. |
| IDA E. WOODWARD SEAMAN |
Mountain View – Funeral services for Mrs. Ida E. Seaman, 91, of Mountain View,
who died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday in St. Francis Hospital where she had been a
patient three and a half years, will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Eminence
Methodist Church. The Rev. Norman Turnbough will officiate and burial will
be in Munsell Chapel Cemetery at Eminence. Duncan is in charge. Mrs. Seaman
retired from a teaching career more than 50 years ago. She was a member of the
Delta Kappa Gamma Society. Survivors include a daughter, Juanita (Mrs. Viandell
A. 'Spider' Smith), Mountain View; four sons, Carlton Edwin 'Carl' (m. Lola
Pauline Swiney) of Eminence; Eugene Woodward (m. Effie Pearl Wright) of
Willow Springs; Archie Alonzo 'Arch' (m. Audrey M. Lawson) and Charles Sylvester
(m. Lorene F. Koller), Phoenix, AZ; and 13 grandchildren and 22
great-grandchildren. |
| Wilton Dalis 'Buddy' Selby |
Age 65, of Willow Springs MO - Formerly of Mammoth
Spring AR - Born Sept. 22, 1942, in Sikeston MO, and passed away Sept.
8, 2008, at his home. Survivors include one daughter, Rose Zetta Waldrup and husband, Tom, Licking
MO; two sons, Dallas Selby and wife, Barbara, Willow Springs MO, and John
Selby and companion, Amy Vaughn, West Plains MO; his mother, Zetta Selby; two
sisters, Alice Selby and Penny Austin; eight grandchildren; several nieces and
nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews; and numerous other relatives and
friends. He was preceded in death by his companion, Neva Deboise; his father, Wilton
A. Selby. There will be a graveside memorial service 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008,
at the Ed Collins Cemetery in Wirth AR, with Bro. Ron Richardson officiating.
Arrangements are being made under the direction of the Clary Funeral Home of
Mammoth Spring AR. |
| Earl David Sells |
Born Jan. 25, 1932, at Wichita,
Kan., the son of Earl Fate Sells and Letta Pearl (Berg) Sells. He passed away
Oct. 4, 2008, in Wichita, Kan., at the age of 76 years. He was preceded in death
by his parents, Earl Fate and Letta Pearl Sells; and one brother. He is survived
by three sons, David Michael Sells, Timothy Sells and Vaughn E. Sells, all of
Wichita, Kan.; three daughters, Kathleen Buchholz of Sioux Falls, S.D., Letta
Anne Phelps of Georgia, and Rose Pearl Sells of Wichita, Kan.; two brothers,
Oliver Dean Sells of Seattle, Wash., and James H. Sells of Washington, Ind.;
five sisters, Lillian Pearl Sells of Lincoln, Neb., Nancy Jane Fee of Marion,
Kan., Mary Martha Spitzer of Wichita, Kan., Bettie Jean Welty of Wellington,
Kan., and Sammie Lee Mostrom of Thief River, Minn.; nine grandchildren, and two
great-grandsons. Earl was a former member of the First Baptist Church in
Mountain View, Mo. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps on Sept. 19, 1951, serving
during the Korean War and Vietnam. He retired from the U.S. Marines on Oct. 1,
1981, serving our country faithfully and honorably for 30 years. Earl was
awarded the Korean Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal; the United
Nations Service Medal; Good Conduct Medal; Vietnam Service Medal; Vietnamese
Cross of Gallantry with Palm & Frame; and the Vietnamese Campaign Medal. He was
a member of the Mountain View VFW and the AMVETS. Interment with military honors
will be scheduled at a later date. Local arrangements will be under the
direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View. |
| James Marvin Seward |
Born Oct. 19, 1942, the son of John Henry Seward and
Miriam Annette Opie Seward in Pekin IL. He departed this life on Nov. 7, 2008,
in St. John’s Mercy Hospital in Washington MO, at the age of 66 years. James
was of the Baptist faith and served in the ministry for several years. He was
preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include two sons, Martin J. Seward
of Washington MO, and James Clifford Seward of Liberty MO, currently serving
in the U.S. Army stationed at Fort Benning GA.; and one daughter, Melea Lisa
Seward of Brooklyn NY. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, in
Yarber Chapel in Mountain View MO. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery Mountain View, under the direction of Yarber Mortuary. |
| OPAL F. WOOD MCCRACKIN SHADWELL |
Age 71, Aurora MO - Formerly of the Pomona area - Mrs. Shadwell died Wednesday
at 11 a.m. at her home. She was born Feb. 26, 1905 at Pomona, the daughter of
the late William and Kathryn Playforth Wood. She had spent her early life in
this area and in 1922 she was married to Pearl McCrackin. On Dec. 20, 1935 she
was married to Charles C. Shadwell. She has been a member of the Mount Zion
Baptist Church for the past 40 years. Survivors include her husband, Charles
Shadwell, three children, Max McCrackin, Warrensburg MO; Mary Pettigrew, Lincoln
NE; Glen McCrackin, Kansas City MO; eight grandchildren; four great
grandchildren; and a brother, Fred Wood, Yale OK. Preceding her in death are her
parents, a son, seven brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were held on
Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home of West
Plains, with Rev. Fred Cunningham officiating. Pallbearers were Randall
Wood, Royce Burgess, Lee Wood, Kenneth Wood, Jr., Larry Wood and David Wood, Jr.
Persons attending from out of the area included Terry and Karen Shipley,
Harrison AR; Barbara Wilde, Lincoln NE; Mr. and Mrs. Roger Pettigrew, Lincoln
NE; Patricia Walker, Pottersville MO; Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Wood, Afton OK; Mr. and
Mrs. Bob Wood and Bruce, Miller MO; Paul and Delcie Shadwell, Niangua MO; Mr.
and Mrs. Floyd Shadwell, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Shadwell, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wood,
Lucille Toothman, all of Springfield MO; Sondra Shook, Mr. and Mrs. Les Moss,
Mr. and Mrs. Glen McCrackin, all of Kansas City MO; Patricia Ann Bomar, Mr. and
Mrs. Harold Pettigrew, Mark Pettigrew, all of Lincoln NE; Debbie McCrackin,
Grandview MO; and Mr. and Mrs. Junior Wood, Washington IL. Interment was in Oak
Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home of West
Plains. (Sep. 30, 1976 newspaper article) |
CAROLYN L. WHEATLEY SHANKS |
- A life long resident of Willow Springs, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Thursday, April 2, 2009, while at Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains. Born on Aug. 22, 1951, in rural Howell County, Mo., to James Roy and Delores (Leininger) Wheatley, she was 57 years old. Mrs. Shanks was raised in the Willow Springs area where she has lived her entire life. Her family said that she was a warm and caring person who never met a stranger. She had many enjoyments in her life; however, her greatest joy and love came from her grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by her family and all who knew her. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, one niece and one nephew. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Shanks of Willow Springs; her daughters, Heather Shanks of Willow Springs and Stacy Murdy of Cabool; and five grandchildren, Kacie, Kailey and Kyra Shanks, and Kyle and Dayton Murdy. She is further survived by her sisters, Sonja Brown and her husband Glenn, Elsa Conway and her husband Donald, and one brother, James Wheatley, all of Willow Springs. Funeral services were Monday, April 6, 2009, at the Bethel Community Church, located on Highway 76 in Willow Springs. Burial followed Monday’s service at the Dry Creek Cemetery in Willow Springs. Arrangements were under the direction of Willow Funeral Home. |
Douglas McArthur Shannon, Sr.
|
- Son of Marvin Luther and Hallie Irene Witt Shannon, was born February 14, 1942
at Sturkie, Arkansas. After a wonderful life, he went on to be with our Lord
June 28, 2008 at the age of 66. On September 19, 1959, he was married to Bertha
Elliott at West Plains, Missouri. From this 43- year marriage, three children
were blessed into their home: Sherri, Terri and Douglas Jr. For over 40 years he
was a minister of the gospel, a builder by trade and enjoyed bluegrass music.
Douglas played every stringed instrument, although he never mastered the fiddle.
He was best known for picking his Gibson Mastertone banjo. He was a man with a
BIG heart who enjoyed helping others. He was light-hearted, free spirited and
had a way about him that often brought laughter. He is preceded in death by his
parents, Marvin and Hallie; three brothers, Rand, Ray and John, and two sisters,
Pearlie Mae Smith and Laura Ann Norman. He is survived by his two daughters,
Sherri Lynn Cronk and Terri Wynn Beavers; and one son, Douglas McArthur Shannon
Jr.; two son-in-laws, Mark Cronk of McRae, AR and Tim Beavers of Willow Springs,
MO; one daughter-in-law, Rebeka Shannon of Mountain View, MO; seven grandsons,
Bradley Grogan, Christopher Grogan and wife, Kimberly, Ethan Shannon, Dustin
Shannon, John Cronk, Jared Cronk and Stephen Cronk and wife, Jamie; three
great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Jessie Cronk and Emma Mae Grogan; one brother,
James Shannon and wife, Ruth, of West Plains, Missouri; six sisters, Sybil
Stanley, Kathleen Wheeler and John; Virginia Sue Bell and husband, Leroy, all of
the Hutchison, Kansas; Bertha Elliott; and Linda Fox and husband, Riley, all of
West Plains, MO; and a host of nieces and nephews.
On June 28, 2008, God sent
angels to carry him home. 'And it came to pass that
the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom:'
Luke16:22. He will be missed
by all who knew him. Services were held on Wednesday, July 2 at 10:00 AM at the
Pentecostal Church of God in Mountain View, with Rev. M.Y. Bennett officiating.
Interment was in State Line Cemetery near Sturkie, Arkansas under the care of
Bradford Funeral Home.
|
| John Henry Shannon Sr. |
Age 74, West Plains MO - Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct.
11, 2007. in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Shannon died
12:55 p.m., Monday, Oct. 8, 2007, at his home. He was born July 7, 1933, in
Sturkie, Ark. to Luther and Hallie Witt Shannon. On Sept. 14, 1957, he was
married at Sturkie, Ark., to Anna Mae Johnston. Mr. Shannon was a veteran,
having served with the U.S. Army and had been employed by the city of West
Plains and Southwest Truck Body. He is survived by his wife, Anna Mae Shannon,
of the family home; five children, John Henry Shannon, Jr., and wife Donna of
Peace Valley, Mo., Janice Rice and husband Mike of Colorado Springs, Co., Brenda
Warren and husband Doug of West Plains, Mo., Cheryl Smith and husband Rodney of
Versallies, Mo., Laura Hatten and husband Jimmy of West Plains, Mo.; 12
grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three
step-great-grandchildren; two brothers, James Shannon and wife Ruth of West
Plains and Douglas Shannon and special friend Peggy of Winona, Mo., six sisters,
Sybil Stanley, Kathleen Wheeler and husband John, Virginia Sue Bell and husband
Leroy, all of Hutchinson, Kan., Bertha Elliott, Linda Fox and husband Riley of
West Plains and Sandra Newnam and husband Carroll of Washington, Ill.;
sisters-in-law, Dorothy Shannon of Wichita, Kan., Naomi Shannon, and Mary Barks
and husband Melvin of West Plains; brother-in-law, Steve Johnston and wife Tammy
of West Plains; and many nieces and nephews. His parents, two brothers, two
sisters, father-in-law and mother-in-law, precede him in death. Visitation was
from 6 until 7 p.m., Wednesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial was at
Homeland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Shaw Medical Building
and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Doris Mayme Sharp |
Age 91, West Plains MO - Died 6:30 p.m. Wednesday,
March 29, 2006, at
Ozarks
Medical
Center
,
West Plains. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the
direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Ed Sharp |
Age 83,
Springfield Green Co MO - F
ormerly of West Plains
MO - Died
10:45 p.m. Saturday, July 1, 2006, at his home. Graveside services 10 a.m.
Tuesday, July 4, 2006, at
Howell
Memorial
Park
Cemetery
. Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home
|
| Hezekiah Sharp |
Age 83, West Plains MO - Funeral services for Hezekiah
Sharp will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, in the Rose Chapel,
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Sharp died 2:28 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, at
his home. He was born Aug. 6, 1924, in Norma, Tenn., to Wilbert and Beth Anna
Hatfield Sharp. On March 28, 1992, he was married to Mary Burnett Birdsong. Mr.
Sharp was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Air Force during World War II
in the European Theatre of War. He liked to hunt and fish and also enjoyed
bluegrass music. Mr. Sharp was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife,
Mary Burnett Sharp, of the family home; six children, Al Strong and Dwanella,
West Plains, Sandra Pendergrass, husband, Larry, Dora, Mo., Mike Strong, West
Plains, Pam Luna, husband, Bob, Dora, Mo., Janice Robertson, husband, Jerry,
Jonesboro, Ark., and Connie McIntosh, husband, Duke, Drury, Mo.; 14
grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren, including Brittany Strong, who stayed
with her great-grandparents a lot; two great-great-grandchildren and one on the
way; one brother, James Sharp, wife, Jean, West Plains; two sisters, Elvada
"Shorty" Foust, Dayton, Ohio, and Mildred Miller, husband, Bill, West Milton,
Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. His parents; one granddaughter, Tina
Pendergrass; and one brother, Vola Sharp, preceded him in death. Burial will be
at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Riverways Hospice
and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Mary Agnes Shaw |
53, West Plains, died at 3 a.m., Friday, June 5, 2009, at her home. She was born Sept. 6, 1955, at St. Louis, Mo., to Lloyd and Alice DeNeal Shaw. Mary was a Christian. She is survived by one child, Tony Shaw of West Plains; one brother, Larry Shaw and Ann, of St. Louis, Mo.; one sister, Kathy Patton and Gene, of West Plains; two nieces; and two nephews. Her parents; one brother, Wayne Shaw; and one niece, Kristen Patton, precede her in death. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. (Howell County News, June 03, 2009) |
| FERN ADAMS SHENAUT |
Born October 5, 1915 to
the late Hugh and Florence (Horner) Adams in Willow Springs, MO. In the mid
1960s, Fern retired as a Registered Nurse. She was also a county health nurse
for Shannon and Oregon counties. She lived at the Battlefield Towers Apartments
for 29 years and was well known by all the residents who lived there. Fern was
especially known for her hats as she never went out with out her hat and gloves.
She lived her last few days at Greene Have Nursing Facility where she left to
join her Savior on Easter morning. She was preceded in death by her parents and
husband Allen Shenaut. Fern is survived by her cousin Cecelia (Faysie) Pulliam
and husband Jerry of Birch Tree, MO and numerous friends. Funeral services will
be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, April 20, 2006 at Thieme-Shadel Funeral Service
at Rivermonte Chapel. Burial will follow in the Willow Springs City Cemetery. |
| Leo Thomas Sheridan |
Age 77, West Plains - Mass of Resurrection Burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday,
Sept. 9, 2008, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church under the direction of
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Sheridan passed away 1:53 p.m. Thursday, Sept.
4, 2008, at his home in West Plains, surrounded by his family, following a long
illness. He was born July 17, 1931 in Glasco, Kan., the youngest son of Thomas
and Emma Sheridan. He was married to Dixie Brewer on Nov. 21, 1959, in
Kansas City, Mo. Leo graduated from Concordia Catholic High School, Concordia,
Kan., in 1949. He then served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict,
and upon returning home attended the University of Missouri at Kansas City on
the GI Bill. He earned a BS in Business Administration/Accounting followed by
graduate work in Economics. He began a career as a revenue agent with the
Internal Revenue Service in Kansas City, Mo., in 1960 and retired as Assistant
Chief of Audit in Jacksonville, Fla., in 1981. Following retirement, he
established his accounting practice in West Plains in 1982 and worked until his
death. He is survived by his wife, Dixie Sheridan, of the family home; five
children, Denise Ogilvie ( Scott), Overland Park, Kan., Diane Pannell (Steve),
Las Vegas, Nev., Kelly Kollie (Tom), Vienna, Va., Colette Doyle (Jeff),
Jacksonville, Fla., and Thomas Sheridan (Kristi), West Plains; nine
grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his
parents, three brothers and five sisters. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday,
Sept. 8, 2008, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, with a prayer vigil at 6:30 p.m.
Burial will be in Overland Park, Kan. Memorial contributions may be made to West
Plains Public Library and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Jason William Sherman |
Age 21,
West Plains MO - Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, 2007,
in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Sherman died Monday, Sept. 10, 2007, in West Plains. He was born April 10,
1986 in
Salem
,
Ark.
, to Charles William Sherman and Frankie
Jo Rhoads Harris. He was a graduate of Nashville Auto and Diesel and was employed at J Trans
Trucking. Mr. Sherman was a member of
Amy
Baptist
Church
.
He is survived by his mother, Frankie Harris, husband, Dwayne, West Plains; two
brothers, Caleb Harris and Eric Sherman; two sisters, Bryann Sherman and Alex
Harris; grandparents, Charles Sherman, Jerry and Sue Rhoads, and Jerry and
Victoria Israel; aunts and uncles, Michael and Tracey Sherman, Mitzi Yancy, Greg
Israel, Lisa Fountain, and Doug and Gabby Rhoads; and many cousins.
His father; grandmother, Jane Sherman; and great-grandmother, Arvie Rhoads,
precede him in death.
Visitation will be 7 until 8 p.m. Thursday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Burial will be at
Mountain
Zion
Cemetery
,
South Fork, Mo. Memorial contributions may be made to
Mountain
Zion
Cemetery
nd left at Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home.
|
| Carl Dwight
Sherrill |
Born January 26, 1931 in
Muskegon, Michigan to Henry Lawrence and Emma Elmira (Eastwood) Sherrill. He
died February 1, 2008 at Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains, Missouri at the age
of 77. Carl grew up in Eminence, Missouri and graduated from Eminence High
School. He served his country in the United States Army for two years. He
married Charline Head on May 24, 1959 in Thomasville, Missouri. To this union
three children were born, Raymond Dwight, Edwin Lawrence, and Cherylene Dene'.
Carl was an agent for Farmers Insurance Group for 36 years. Over the years, he
had sponsored and coached numerous amateur sports teams. He was an honest man,
who enjoyed and was successful in investments. He is preceded in death by his
parents; one brother, William Lawrence Sherrill; one infant sister; one son,
Raymond Dwight Sherrill; and one aunt, Mary Lou Eschrich. Survivors include his
wife, Charline, of the home in Pomona, Missouri; one son, Edwin Lawrence
Sherrill of St. Louis, Missouri; one daughter, Cherylene Dene' Hough and
husband, Michael, of Peru, Indiana; one brother, Julian Forest Sherrill and
wife, Thelma, of Pomona, Missouri; three grandchildren, Amy Jo Gallagher and
husband, Shawn, Samantha Sherrill, and Kaitlin Guianan; and two great
grandchildren, Savannah Jo Gallagher and Connor James Gallagher. Visitation will
be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 7, 2008 at Yarber Mortuary,
Mountain View, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday,
February 8, 2008 in Yarber Chapel with Rev. Conrad "Bud" Sherrill officiating.
Interment will be in Veterans Cemetery, Mountain View, under the direction of
Yarber Mortuary. Military honors will be conducted by the Missouri Military
Funeral Honors Program. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made
to Veterans Cemetery, Mountain View. |
| LOU ELLA BRADFORD SHERRILL |
Died
Monday morning September 24, 2007 at the Kabul Nursing Home in Cabool, MO. She
was born August 15, 1921 at Clear Springs, Texas County, MO. She was the
daughter of George Thomas Bradford and Maudie Belle Combs Bradford. She received
her elementary education at Clear Springs and graduated from the Willow Springs
High School in 1942. She was married to James Arthur Sherrill, September 2, 1944
at Salem, AR. She worked at the Boeing Air Craft in Wichita, KS & also worked 24
years at Rawlings Mfg., in Willow Springs, MO. She was a Charter member of the
Willow Springs Church of Christ, where she taught the beginning Sunday School
class for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years,
Arthur, an infant son, her parents, one infant sister and a brother, Gene
Bradford. Survivors include her daughters, Barbara Ann Pigg and (Richard, Sr.)
and Jacqueline Kay Holmes and (Ralph) all of Jackson, TN; five grandchildren,
Angela Doi and (Derwin) of Honolulu, HI; Richard E. Pigg Jr. of McDonough, GA;
Robert M. Pigg and (Heather) of Conroe, TX; Ryan J. Pigg of St. Petersburg, FL;
and Joe Kelly Holmes of Jackson, TN; four great granddaughters, Sierra and
Jazmine Doi and Taylor and Emily Pigg; two sisters, Ellen Rakestraw of Willow
Springs, MO; May Linderer of Gravette, AR; three brothers, Woodrow Bradford and
wife, Marie, of Wilder, Idaho; George Emmett Bradford and wife, Flora Beth, of
Summerville, MO; Elmer Bradford and wife, Yvonne, of Tyrone, MO. Ella also is
survived by host of nieces and nephews. Services were held on Saturday,
September 29, 2007 at 2:00 PM at the Church of Christ in Willow Springs, MO with
Rev. Lynn Hixon and Rev. John Colbert officiating. Interment was in the Willow
Springs City Cemetery under the Care of the Bradford Funeral Home. |
| Reverend Larry Dale Shipley |
Age 68, West Plains - Funeral services were Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, at the First
Congregational Methodist Church, West Plains, under the direction of
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Rev. Shipley died at 1:16 p.m., Tuesday, Jan.
27,2009, at Ozarks Medical Center. He was born Feb. 1, 1940, near
Gainesville, Mo., to Theodore Roosevelt and Mildred Ada Phillips Shipley.
On April 22, 1960, he was married at the Bond Ridge Assembly of God Church to
Beulah Fern Moss. Rev. Shipley had worked for the West Plains Coca-Cola
Bottling Company for about 30 years and was a ordained minister, having pastored
the First Congregational Methodist Church, Smith Chapel Church and the Davis
Creek Congregational Methodist Church. He was a songwriter, having written
hundreds of songs and poems and had several songs recorded. Rev. Shipley
was a talented musician, having played with several bands including the Ozarks
Ramblers in the 1950s, with his father, the Shipley family and the Southern
Grass. He had a regular show on KSHE, Unity Broadcasting Network on Monday
evening. He is survived by his wife, Beulah Shipley, of the family home; three
children, Ted Ray Shipley, wife, Teresa, Marsha Lynn Olmsted and Scotty Dale
Shipley, all of West Plains; five grandchildren, Nicholas Joseph Shipley, Lauren
Lannette Shipley, Audriaunna Elizabeth Olmsted-Coursen, husband, Andrew Paul,
Shauni Analycia Olmsted and Emilee Kaitlin Barker; his mother, Mildred Shipley,
West Plains; two brothers, Jim Shipley, wife, Polly and Tom Shipley, wife,
Phyllis; one sister, Deloris Barlow, husband, Ron; two sisters-in-law, Betty
Walker, husband, Gene and Faye Judd, husband, Bill; several nieces, nephews,
aunts, uncles and cousins. His grandparents; father; father-in-law and
mother-in-law, Ray and Dorothy Moss, precede him in death. Rev. Shipley loved
the Lord and his family; he was a best friend to many and will be greatly
missed. Burial was at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may
be made to the Gideon Bible Society and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Roberta Lynne Drago Silva |
Age 57, West Plains - Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25,
2008, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints under the direction of
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Silva died 6:17 a.m. today, Friday, Nov. 21,
2008, at her home. She was born Sept. 21, 1951, at Springfield MO the
daughter of Vivian Mae Hudson Drago and the late Robert Tillman Drago. She was a
1969 graduate of West Plains High School, and in 1976 graduated from the St.
Louis College of Pharmacy. In 1980, she was married at West Plains to Delbert
Charles Hubbard, who precedes her in death. On Nov. 29, 2003, she was married to
Stanley M. Silva. Mrs. Silva was a pharmacist, and for the last eight years, was
a Clinical Pharmacist at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home AR.
Prior to her current employment, she owned her own pharmacy, and had done relief
work for many pharmacies around the area, as well as being a hospital pharmacist
at Ozarks Medical Center. She had been a pharmacy manager for a medical building
pharmacy in Springfield MO. She had also taught pharmacology in the West Plains
Nursing School program at Southwest MO State University. She had been a member
and past officeholder of the Missouri Pharmaceutical Association. She was
elected and served two terms on the West Plains City Council, had been an
assistant soccer coach with the Youth Soccer Association, and a den mother with
her church’s Cub Scout pack. Lynne was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints and served in several callings in the church, including
chorister and pianist, and was one of the teachers in the Women’s Sunday School
Class. Lynne had a true love of motorcycling that spanned 35 years and rode her
own Harley for many years. For several years, she was a Motorcycle Safety
Foundation instructor. Lynne especially enjoyed riding with her husband, Stan,
and they traveled many of the scenic roads of Missouri and Arkansas. During her
riding, she was actively involved in raising funds for the Susan G. Koman
Foundation for Breast Cancer. Lynne enjoyed many hobbies, including reading,
cooking, stained-glass, embroidery, photography, and had motorcycled to all but
five of the 50 states. In the last years, she discovered quilting and enjoyed
making quilts for family members, and baby quilts for friends and several
charities. Lynne and her two sisters made a special trip together to a quilting
retreat several months before her death. She is survived by her husband, Stanley
M. Silva, of the family home; her son, Dustin Chet Hubbard and wife, Rachel; two
stepchildren, Daniel Silva and Marilynn Silva; her mother, Vivian Drago; two
sisters, Marjorie Doss and husband, John, and Helen Drago-Lucas and husband,
Tim; her brother, Charles Drago and wife, Pam; her nieces and nephews, Jennie
Doss, Vivian Lucas Kelley, Elizabeth Lucas, Samantha Lucas, Emily Gibson and
Robert Drago; her great-niece, Catie Kelley; her brother-in-law, Reg Silva and
wife, Debbie; and sister-in-law, Kathleen Koerte and husband, Dick. She is
preceded in death by her father. The family will receive their friends from 6
until 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at
Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Koman Cancer
Foundation for Breast Cancer or Riverways Hospice of OMC and left at the funeral
home. |
| Julie Ann FOSTER
Simpson |
Age 46, Peace Valley - Funeral Services
were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 20, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. Mrs. Simpson died 1:36 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, near West
Plains. She was born Jan. 7, 1961, in Little Rock Pulaski Co AR, to Charles P.
and Joyce A. Green Foster. On Dec. 8, 1984, she was married at West Plains, Mo.,
to James Simpson. Mrs. Simpson was a commercial insurance agent. She liked to
scrapbook, do photography, and loved to go to the lake. Mrs. Simpson loved her
family and was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend. She is survived by
three children, Brooke Simpson-McCullough, Jaime Simpson and Shannah Julius and
husband Michael, all of West Plains; three grandchildren, Riley Simpson, Hunter
McCullough and Mason Bryan; her parents, Charles and Joyce Foster of West
Plains; and one brother, Chuck Foster of Fayetteville, Ark. Visitation was from
6 until 8 p.m., Monday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial was held at
Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Simpson's Grandchildren Trust Fund and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral
Home. |
| Mayne Vonallmen Sims |
Age 81, West Plains - Funeral services
were held on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. Mrs. Sims died 8:10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006, in Brooke Haven
Nursing Home. She was born April 14, 1925, in Rover, Mo., to Harlin Albert and
Ethel Carrie Judd Vonallmen. She was married to Troy Griffith, who preceded her
in death; she was later married to Granville Vandiver, who preceded her in
death. For 30 years, Mrs. Sims was employed at International Shoe Company and
before her retirement, she worked at Marathon. She was a member of the Assembly
of God. Mrs. Sims was a loving mother and grandmother and her life was centered
around her family. She is survived by three children, Mary Ann Collins and her
husband, Lonnie, Tamara Stubbs, and her husband, Gary, and Stanley Vandiver and
his wife, Beverly, of West Plains; four stepchildren, Granville Vandiver Jr. and
his wife, MaryAnn, of Renton, Wash., Vera Webber of Ohio, Susie Priester and her
husband, Michael, of Phoenix, Ariz., and George Vandiver and his wife, Deanna;
seven grandchildren, Kimberly Johnson, Kevin McCracken and his wife, Vicky,
Kerry Bussell and her husband, Bucky, Brandon Sims and his wife, Heather, Zack
Stubbs, Eric Vandiver and Jordan Vandiver; 11 step-grandchildren; eight
great-grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Clyde
Vonallmen and his wife, Allena, of West Plains and Lester Vonallmen and his
wife, Alma, of San Bruno, Calif.; four sisters, Berta Harris, Dorothy Patillo
and her husband, Russell, Jewell Hopkins of West Plains and Murlene White and
her husband, Frank, of Dayton, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. Her
parents, husbands, one infant daughter, twin granddaughters, one
great-granddaughter, one step-grandson, one brother, and three sisters preceded
her in death. Burial was held at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. |
| Blanche Irene
Singleton |
Age 86, West Plains MO - Died
7:07 a.m.,
Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005
in West Vue Home, West Plains. Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Funeral services
will be 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Visitation will be
7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral
Home. Burial will be at
Oak Lawn
Cemetery
Memorial contributions may be made to Fair Haven Children’s Home or charity of
choice and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home |
| Maria
Anella DiRonualda Sipler |
Age 56, West Plains, Memorial services will be
held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, West
Plains. Mrs. Sipler died 10:02 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at Ozarks Medical
Center. She was born Oct. 30, 1951, in Hazleton, Pa., to Jennaro and Ann
Spallone DiRonualda. She received an Associate Degree from Missouri State
University, and on May 20, 1983, was married at White Haven, Pa., to Marlin
Sipler. Mrs. Sipler was employed in the Registration Office of Missouri State
University. She enjoyed her plants and flowers, loved to bake and spend time
with her family. Mrs. Sipler was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She is
survived by her husband, Marlin Sipler, of the family home; six children,
Jeffrey Mascornick, Donna Lowe, husband, Chris, Marissa Guerrero, husband,
Micheal, Keith Sipler, fiancee, Brittany Harrison, Raymond Sipler and Darren
Sipler; three grandchildren, Nicole Lowe, Christina Lowe and Allie Sipler; her
father, Jennaro DiRonualda; one brother, Chester Spallone, wife, Shirley; one
sister, Gina Genetti, husband, Ronnie; mother-in-law, Betty Sipler; one niece,
Lindsay; and two nephews, Brent and Brian. Her mother preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society and left at
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Arrangements under direction of Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. |
| Ruby L. Barnett Skaggs |
Age 75, West Plains MO -
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, 2007, at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, with Evangelist Allen Moss officiating under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, West Plains. She was born the daughter of the late John Barnett and Addie Kelly Barnett on Oct. 9, 1931, in Moko, Ark., and died Oct. 2, 2007, in Salem, Ark. She was united in marriage Nov. 28, 1950, in Mountain Home, Ark., to Clifford Skaggs. She is survived by her husband, Clifford Skaggs, of the home, West Plains, Mo.; two daughters, Jerris Armstrong, husband, Rob, West Plains, and Karen Hunt, husband, Randy, West Plains; six grandchildren, Matthew Kirk, wife, Cheri, Ozark, Mo., Adam Kirk, wife, Bobbi, Bruner, Mo., Kelli Kirk, Battlefield, Mo.,
Brice Hunt, West Plains, Amy Armstrong, West Plains, and Ethan Hunt, West Plains; six great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Kaitlyn, Kenny, Dylan, Dakota and Tyler; two brothers, Aulcie Barnett, wife, Bernice, West Plains, and Dewey Barnett, West Plains; and one sister, Betty Morris, husband, Orville, St. Louis area.She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Ricky Wayne Skaggs; three brothers, Otto Barnett, Robert Barnett and Jewell Barnett; and two sisters, Tressia Haslett and Otilla Skaggs.She was a member of the church of Christ, worshiping at Moody, Mo.Memorial contributions may be made to State Line Cemetery, and can be left at the funeral home.Family visitation will be 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007, at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains.Burial will be in State Line Cemetery Fulton County Ark., under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains. |
| Mary Ann Churchill Hayes Sloan |
Mar. 11,
1942 - Mar. 10, 2005. Born at Conway Laclede Co MO; died at
Mountain View Howell Co MO. Wife of Bobby L. Sloan. Mother of
Rhonda, Robert & James Sloan. Grandmother of Jamie, Danny, LaLique(L.A.),
Sabrina, Rebeccah Reanee (Becky), Christopher and Justin; and great
grand kids, Kelsey, Braxton and Morgan Mary Ann.
Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery, Mountain View Howell Co MO. |
| Melissa Diane Sloan |
Age 39, Alton MO - She was born Nov. 27, 1969, at
West Plains, Mo., to Dennis and Mildred Blair Sloan. Melissa died 6:30
a.m., Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009, at her home. She graduated from
the West Plains High School with the class of 1988 and attended one semester at
Southwest Missouri State University. After graduation from high school,
she was employed at Schwegman Office Supply and in 1993, she and her former
husband, opened and operated J & M Discount. Melissa was later employed as
office manger at Ramey’s and most recently, was a cashier at Casey’s. She is
survived by her parents, Dennis and Millie Sloan, of West Plains; grandmother,
Alma Sloan; uncle, Jay Sloan; aunt, May Ott, husband, J.W.; cousin, Monica
Osborn and special friend, Jerry Fields and children, Jimmy, Don, Billy Joe and
Meagan. Her grandparents, Theo and Marie Blair, grandfather, Aubrey Sloan, one
aunt, Phyllis Collins and one uncle, Harold Sloan, precede her in death. Funeral services
were Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial
was at Koshkonong Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s
Children’s Hospital and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
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| ALBERT GLENN SMITH |
Age 61 - Born April 12, 1920 at
Creston IA. He went home to be with the Lord on January 4, 1982. He was born the
son of Mr. Bert and Mrs. Hester Smith. Glenn attended some elementary school
here in Mountain View, then moved with his family to Creston, Iowa where he
graduated from high school and attended college. He was converted and baptized
at an early age and moving back to Mountain View he united with the First
Baptist Church on July 28, 1939. He entered the service of the United States
Army in 1942 and received an honorable discharge in 1945. He then was employed
by the United State Postal Service until ill health forced him to retire
in 1975. He was united in marriage to Joan Patterson on May 30, 1958 at Mountain
View MO. They had made their home here until the time of his death. He is
survived by his loving wife, Joan, of the home; a daughter, Evelyn also of the
home; two sons, Ormal Joe Smith of Reeds Spring MO and Bert Paul Smith of
Springfield MO; three grandchildren, two nieces and two nephews. He was preceded
in death by his parents, two brothers and three sisters. He is survived by an
innumerable host of friends herein Mountain View, across this great state and
throughout our nation. Glenn had always been a very interesting an d active
member of his church. He was instrumental in organizing and sponsoring the first
of the youth choirs and other organizations. He diligently worked as chairman of
the landscaping committee who efforts attract a great number of tourists each
year. In 1947 he led the church in purchasing an organ. Glenn and this organ
have been together for the past years. His dedication to church music has been a
blessing to thousands of people. Glenn Smith was a caring person. He and Joan
took into their home one of the dearest 'saints' of the church, Mrs. Lucy
McDowell, better known as 'Grandma Mac.' She lived with them until the time of
her death. Glenn had a keen interest in community affairs. He was an ardent
member of the (missing) Mountain View Federated Garden Club and his insight into
the earth's beauty was used as an instrument to help beautify the city of
Mountain View. Through his efforts and of others, national interest has focused
upon this community. (missing).... because of interest in Community Betterment
was appointed by Governor Hearnes as a Missouri Community Betterment Ambassador
for his outstanding volunteer efforts for the state of Missouri and the
community of Mountain View. He served as the first President of the Missouri
Community Betterment Ambassadors for the state of Missouri. He has been showered
with due recognition from the highest offices in this state and in our nation's
capital. Services were held Friday, January 8, at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist
Church at Mountain View with Rev. Ray Clanton officiating. Interment was in
Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction o f the Duncan Funeral Home in Mountain
View. |
| Bertha Smith |
Oct. 14, 1907 - Dec. 17, 2006 - Born at Bexar Fulton Co AR, died at West Plains
Howell Co MO - In 1923 she was married to Delbert Rowden, and to this union
children were born, Pay Rowden Breckenridge, and Bob Rowden. Delbert Rowden
preceded her in death in 1964. She lived most of her adult life in and around
West Plains, MO, working at International Shoe factory for many years and then
at Murrell's Cleaners, from which she retired in 1970. In 1972 she married Orlie
Moss of Oxford, who preceded her in death in 1985. In 1990 she married R. V.
Smith of Mountain Home, who preceded her in death in 1997. She was also preceded
in death by her parents, two brothers, and one sister. She is survived by her
two children, Pat Breckenridge of Paragould and Bob Rowden and wife, Eula,
Eminence, MO; five grandchildren, Donna Pierson and husband Ray, Dick Crumbaugh
and wife Nancy , of Jonesboro, Greg Rowden and wife Renee, of Eminence, MO, Kara
Same and husband David of Muscle Shoals, AL, Carmen Kyle and husband John, of
South Haven, MS; and 11 great-grandchildren, Rayanne Pierson, Erick & Sara
Crumbaugh, James, Jason and Emily Rowden, Whitley Williams, Brent and Blake Sams
and Peyton and Grant Kyle. She was an avid Christian all of her life and
witnessed to everyone, especially her family. She loved to play the piano. As a
young girl she played the piano for many Brush Arbor Revival Meetings in the
Bexar area. She accepted Christ as her savior at an early age. She was baptized
on May 20, 1968, at First Baptist Church, West Plains, where he membership
remained until her death. |
| ELSIE NEIL SMITH |
Daughter of the late Edward and Nancy Mariott Christopher, was born near Olden
MO, May 6, 1902. Entered into rest June 3, 1971 at the age of 69 years. In early
woman hood Mrs. Smith was married to William Cole, who preceded her in death in
1941. In 1943 she was married to Elta C. Smith, who preceded her in death Sept.
4, 1948. Surviving Mrs. Smith is a daughter, Mrs. Nancy Moore, Springfield MO;
one granddaughter and five brothers and sisters, who are Fassie Summers, Pomona
MO, Faye Hachtel, El Monte CA, Lola Bennett, Salem OR, Fred Christopher and
Charles Christopher, both of Independence MO. Preceding her in death are four
brothers and sisters. Mrs. Smith has been a membe3r of the Pomona Christian
Church for more than 20 years. ~ PALLBEARERS: Rad Wadkins, Harold Jones, Letcher
Burgess, Nick McMahan, Bud Brower. INTERMENT: Mount Zion Cemetery.
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains MO. |
| Esther Irene
Miller Smith |
Wife of Raymond Smith.
Married Apr. 4, 1938. - Born June 7, 1921, to Alonzo and Lilly Novotny Miller in
Prague, Okla. She died on Dec. 28, 2007, in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 86
years. Irene married Raymond Owen Smith on April 4, 193,8 and they were blessed
with three children, Owen, Shirley and Lon. Irene went to Columbia School and
Mountain View High School. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Mountain
View. Before retiring, Irene had worked several years at Farmers Exchange,
Angelica Uniform and Clinton Pallet Company. She loved her family and
grandchildren very much. Her church family and friends were also very special to
her. Survivors include her children, Owen Smith and wife, Judy, of Angel Fire,
N.M., Shirley Hiler and husband, Leon, of Springfield, Mo., and Lon Smith of New
York, N.Y.; seven grandchildren, Donald Smith of Dallas, Texas, Diane Lippett of
Albuquerque, N.M., Steve Smith of Woodward, Okla., Stan Smith of Willow Springs,
Mo., Mark Smith of Angel Fire, N.M., Angela Hiler and Sheila Dawson, both of
Springfield, Mo.; nine great-grandchildren, Christopher, Caitlyn and Casey
Lippett, Brandon Smith, Andy Jean Smith, Brian, Nathan and Ashley Smith and Adam
Dawson; one great-great-grandchild, Kyle Smith; one sister, Inez Thomas of
Mountain View; and several sisters-in-law. She is preceded in death by her
husband, Raymond; one sister, Elsie Hargroves; six brothers, Chester, Roy, Dan,
Walter, Orval, and Clarence Miller; and one great-grandson, Karl Lippett.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, at Yarber Mortuary, Mountain
View, with Dr. John Noble officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery,
Mountain View, under the direction of Yarber Mortuary. |
| Frances Louise Denton Smith |
Age 58, West Plains MO - Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 17,
2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Smith died 10:58
a.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at Ozarks Medical Center. She was born Nov. 7, 1949,
in Peace Valley, Mo., to James Edmond and Mildred Pauline Brower Denton.
On March 11, 1972, she was married at West Plains, Mo., to Roy Edward Smith, who
preceded her in death on Oct. 29, 2004. She enjoyed caring for others, enjoyed
her grandchildren, and all of the little neighborhoods kids she “adopted” over
the years. Mrs. Smith was of the Pentecostal faith. She is survived by four
children, Roy Allen Smith, Fairland, Okla., Keith Alan Denton, wife, Stacy,
Kelly Lynn Smith and Kimberly Dawn Smith, all of West Plains; seven
grandchildren and one on the way; eight great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Darrell Denton, wife, Charlene, West
Plains; and numerous nieces and nephews. Her parents, husband, an infant
daughter, an infant grandson, daughter-in-law, one sister, and two brothers
precede her in death. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at New Hope Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and left at Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. |
| James Elbert Smith |
Age 73,
West Plains MO - Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 24,
2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Smith finished
his work on earth and was called home at 2 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at
Ozarks Medical Center. He was born May 12, 1935, in Islip, N.Y., to Clifford
Eugene 'Gene' Smith and Ethel Robbina Cramond Smith. He was raised in the
Hocomo area and graduated from the Bakersfield High School. In 1956, he was
married to Viola May Kincheloe. Before his retirement, Mr. Smith was
employed at a grocery warehouse in Tulsa OK for more than 20 years. He was a
Christian. He is survived by five children, Bobby Gene Smith and wife,
Laura, Collinsville OK James Michael Smith of West Plains, Patricia Ann
Smith-Moody and husband, Bret, of Tulsa OK Samuel Anthony Smith and wife,
Michelle, of Tulsa, Okla. and Donald Edward Smith and wife, Penny, of
Collinsville, Okla.; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother,
Hardy Von Smith of Farmington, Mo.; two sisters, Florene 'Peachie' Roberson
of West Plains and Zelma Birckelbaw and husband, Gordon, of Freeport, Ill.;
brother-in-law, Virdo Anderson of Mountain Home, Ark.; sister-in-law,
Delores Smith of Fairview Heights, Ill.; and many nieces and nephews. His
parents; two brothers, Darrell 'Champ' Smith and Duane Smith; and two
sisters, Zola Smith and Alyne Smith-Anderson, precede him in death. Burial
will be at Fowler Cemetery. Arrangements under direction of Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. |
| Lorene Burris Smith |
Age 89,
West Plains MO - Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 18, 2006, at First
Baptist Church in West Plains under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral
Home. Mrs. Smith died at 11:17 p.m. on Friday, July 14, 2006, at West Vue
Nursing Home. She was born Sept. 29, 1916, at Brandsville, Mo., to Ira John and
Mary Frances Denney Burris. She attended the Thomasville school and on Dec. 24,
1935, was married at West Plains, Mo., to Earl Eugene Smith, who preceded her in
death on July 6, 1982. She had been very active in her church and always enjoyed
attending church. Mrs. Smith loved visiting and being with people. She was of
the Baptist faith and was a member of the First Baptist Church for many years.
She is survived by two children, Howard Smith and his wife, Naomi, of West
Plains and Mary Ann Swacker and her husband, Gus, of Imperial, Mo.; five
grandchildren, Melissa Jens and her husband, Steve, Michelle Duke and her
husband, Junior, Debbie Butler and her husband, David, Chrissy Cash and her
husband, Mike, and Greg Swacker; seven great-grandchildren, Brandon Jens, Ryan
Williams and his wife, Renee, Trent Butler, Cara Butler, Macie Cash, Madison
Cash, and Chalin Swacker; one great-great-grandchild, Haley Renee Williams; one
brother, Lee Burris of West Plains; one sister, Marie Featherston of West
Plains; and many nieces and nephews. Her parents, husband, 10 sisters, one
brother and two sisters-in-law precede her in death. Burial was held at Oak Lawn
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon Bible Society and left at
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| PEGGY LEE MAUPIN SMITH |
Age 68, West
Plains, formerly of Willow Springs, died at 7 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2003, in
Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains. Mrs. Smith was born July 14, 1935, at
Centralia, Mo., the daughter of the late Silas Maupin and Della Louise Hollis
Maupin. She received her education in the schools of Columbia, Mo., graduating
from the Hickman High School and attended the University of Missouri. On Sept.
5, 1954, she was married at Columbia, Mo., to Dr. C. Franklin Smith. Mrs. Smith
was a girl scout and cub scout leader, was a member of the Eastern Star and
helped with the Rainbow Girls. She enjoyed needlework, crocheting and knitting.
Camping was a favorite family tradition she enjoyed for many years. She is
survived by her husband, Dr. C. Franklin Smith, of the family home; six
children, Holly Louise Smith, Sedalia, Mo., Angela Marie Smith, West Plains,
Mo., Rebecca Anne Dilks and husband Robert, St. Charles, Ill., Nancy Lee Lovan
and husband Martin, Willow Springs, Mo., Lee Franklin Smith and wife Mary,
Columbia, Mo., and Lance Douglas Smith and wife Sandy, Inverness, Scotland; 11
grandchildren, Nathan Smith, Oliver and Rachael Dilks, Emily, Austin and Jared
Lovan, Richard and Thomas Smith, and Lauren, Lacey and Landon Smith; one sister,
Bunny Gayle Anderson, Kansas City, Mo.; four brothers-in-law; and many nieces
and nephews. Mrs. Smith is preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Linda
Jo Brown; and one niece, Megan Brown. She had been a member of the First United
Methodist Church at Willow Springs, and since moving to West Plains, attended
the Victory Family Worship Center. Mrs. Smith had been a Sunday School teacher
and was always active in youth groups. Funeral services for Peggy Lee Smith will
be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2003, in Westside Family Life Center, Willow
Springs, Mo., with interment in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the
direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Rebecca 'Becky' Louise Smith |
Age 57, Blytheville AR - Died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008. She was born in West
Plains, Mo., on Dec. 30, 1950, to Ruth Hollingshad Rickard and the late Willis
Eugene Smith. She grew up in West Plains and graduated from West Plains High
School where she participated on the swim team, pep club, the choir and played
the clarinet in the marching band. She was very accomplished, and even as
a young person she received a full array of badges while participating in the
Girl Scouts. She attended Arkansas State University in Jonesboro where she
studied art. She moved to Blytheville in 1977, where she worked for Borg Warner
Automotive as an information systems manager for 17 years. After retiring from
Borg Warner, she pursued her passion for painting. An accomplished artist, she
was commissioned by many to do paintings, portraits and most recently
hand-painted invitations and cards. She also did artwork for the Blytheville
Chamber of Commerce, Blytheville Annual Chili Cook-off, and the Arkansas
Federation of Democratic Women. She has worked for the past few years for the
TRIO Program at Northeast Arkansas College. She was an active member of St.
Stephens Episcopal Church in Blytheville for over 30 years and was a Senior
Warden. She had an infectious laugh and a wonderful sense of humor. She
loved entertaining, throwing many great parties. She was a great cook, putting
together wonderful dishes at a moment’s notice. She also had a lifelong love of
books of which she had an extensive collection. She enjoyed traveling in recent
years to Arizona for visits with her son and his family. She was a loving
mother, grandmother, and loyal friend to many. She was preceded in death by her
father, Willis Eugene Smith; and her brother, Willis 'Willie' Eugene Smith, II.
She is survived by her mother, Ruth Hollingshad Rickard, West Plains, Mo.; her
son, Dr. Matthew W. Smith and his wife, Meredith, Tempe, Ariz.; her beloved
grandsons, Jackson and Wyatt; and a host of extended family and friends. Funeral
services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28 at St. Stephens Episcopal Church
in Blytheville, with the Reverend George Klee officiating. A graveside service
was held at 1 p.m. today, Monday, Sept. 29 at the Howell Valley Cemetery in West
Plains, Mo. Memorials can be made to St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 1512 Willow,
Blytheville, AR 72315, the Blytheville Public Library, or the charity of the
giver’s choice. Cobb Funeral Home of Blytheville is in charge of arrangements. |
| Rollin Mitchell Smith |
90, West Plains, MO - Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5,
2008, at First United Methodist Church under the direction of Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. Mr. Smith died 8 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, in Brooke Haven
Healthcare. He was born March 1, 1917, in Pomona, Mo., the son of the late
Millard Mitchell and Bessie Ann Brown Smith. He graduated from West Plains High
School in 1935, and then attended Draughn's Business School in Springfield, Mo.
Rollin was united in marriage Aug. 27, 1936, to Sybil Flora Vernon. They were
married for 71 years. Sybil remains at the family home. He protected our country
during World War II, serving with a tour of duty in Italy, and he became a
Christian during his military service. After returning home, Smith was a civil
servant, working for the U.S. Postal Service for over 30 years. He enjoyed
working both at the post office and as a rural carrier on Route 3 until his
retirement in 1974.
Rollin served on the board of the West Plains Savings and
Loan for 47 years, as a board member, President and Chairman of the Board. His
involvement with the Savings and Loan went beyond the board, as he expanded his
duties to include appraising homes and farms throughout Howell and surrounding
counties. As a co-owner of the Holiday Inn from 1965 to 1984, and the Ramada Inn
from 1974 to 1991, Smith was an award-winning innkeeper having been recognized
as Innkeeper of the Year in 1981. Alongside his son, Dr. Bruce Smith, Rollin
built and established many cornerstones for the foundation of the West Plains
business community. Along with motels and shopping centers in Arkansas, Kansas,
Missouri and Louisiana, one of his most cherished commercial developments was
the Southern Hills Shopping Center in West Plains. Smith was a pioneer of
economic and commercial development in West Plains, most recently receiving the
honor of the 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award from the West Plains Chamber of
Commerce. He also was awarded the West Plains Chamber of Commerce Lifetime
Member Award. While serving on its board of directors from 1973 to 1974, one of
his most treasured accomplishments was the addition of the second story to the
West Plains Memorial Hospital.
Along with his many civic contributions, Rollin
was a loving father to his only son, Bruce Mitchell Smith, D.D.S., who preceded
him in death in 2001. He also was a role model and loving grandfather to his
grandsons and great-grandchildren. Rollin Smith is survived by his wife, Sybil
Vernon Smith, of the family home; daughter-in-law, Allison London Smith;
grandson, Travis Mitchell Smith and fiancee, Karen Carlson, and her son, Spencer
Gille; along with Sandra Knudtson Smith, the mother of his great-grandchildren,
Emily Anastasia, Evan Mitchell and Elijah Jackson Smith; grandson, Chase London
Smith, his wife, Nicole, and daughter, Sydney London Smith, all of West Plains,
Mo.; brothers, Dr. Kenneth Smith, Oklahoma City, Okla., Gerald Smith and wife,
Helen, St. Louis, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death
by his parents; his son, Bruce; three sisters, Oline Smith Richards, Dorys Smith
Clay and Allie Mae Smith Godber; two brothers, Jack (Wayne Irvin) Smith and
Bobbie Gene Smith; five sisters-in-law; and five brothers-in-law.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial
will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be
made to the Ozarks Council Boy Scouts of America, St. Jude Children's Hospital
or your local chapter of the United Way and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral
Home. |
| Sarah Ann Sands Smith |
Daughter
of Lucy Beber and John C. Sands, born Jan. 1, 1847 in New York; died Mar. 28,
1918 at West Plains. Sister of Oscar, Alice, Chester, Lester and Mary; wife of
Franklin A. Smith. Frank and Sarah adopted Theron P. Foster (b. 1890-SD
[circa 1899, age 9]. Sarah Ann grew up in Chautauqua Co, NY. Sometime before
1867 the family moved to New Windsor, Mercer Co, IL, where Sarah met and married
Franklin A. Smith b:1842-NY, a blacksmith by profession, the son of Harriet and
Russell Smith. By 1880 Frank and Sarah were living in Harrison, near Judsonia,
White Co, AR. By 1900, Frank and Sarah were living in West Plains, Howell Co,
MO. I. S. and H. D. Hoffman, brought Theron P. Foster with them from
Summit, Clay Co, IA to the Smith's to live with them. The Hoffman family helped
raise Theron P. from abt. 1895-1898. Theron remained with his adoptive parents
until after he turned 20. During their marriage, Sarah and Frank had two
children, both passing away before 1910. |
| Theodora Willa 'Theo' Smith |
Age
94, West Plains - Graveside services were held Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008, at the
Barnett Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Theo died
2:25 a.m., Friday, Dec. 19, 2008, at Ozarks Medical Center. She was born Jan.
21, 1914, at Peace Valley, Mo., to Arthur and Mattie Heard Smith. She graduated
from the Peace Valley High School and attended Draughan’s Business College,
Springfield, Mo. Theo began her 45-year work career with the Government
Extension Office in West Plains, was employed at National Bank, Howell County
Recorder’s Office and worked at the West Plains Savings and Loan until her
retirement at the age of 65. She had many interests, including playing the piano
for the Methodist Church for many years and the South Tower group singings. Theo
enjoyed many of the “oldies” music artists, loved to read and became quite a
Bible scholar. She attended the meetings of the Trail Blazers at the New Hope
Church at Peace Valley and was a member of the First Church of God, West Plains.
She is survived by many friends including her special friends, Mary Robinson,
Ken and LuElla Hunter and Jean Thompson. Her parents preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideon Bible Society and left at
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| TROY JAMES SMITH |
Age 73, West Plains -
Graveside services were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006, at Howell
Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.Mr.
Smith died at 3:05 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006, at his home. He was born Feb.
17, 1933, in Sycamore, Mo., to Henry "Bunker" and Flo Belcher Smith. On March
25, 1953, he was married at Mountain Home, Ark., to Marjorie Rose Grisham who
preceded him in death on July 31, 2004. Mr. Smith was a veteran, having served
with the U.S. Army. He was the owner and operator of the Broadway Furniture
Store and liked collecting antiques. He is survived by one son, Jim Smith and
wife, Connie, of West Plains; one granddaughter, Whitney Smith of West Plains;
one brother, Roy Smith and wife, Marie, of Phoenix, Ariz.; two sisters, Almedia
Partee and Gladys Harris and husband, J.D., of Mountain Home, Ark.;
sister-in-law, Jean Lyday of West Plains; and several nieces and nephews; and
friends, Lois Keith of West Plains and Terry Keith of Atlanta, Ga. His parents;
wife; two sisters, Faye Wake and Loretta Marriman; and three brothers-in-law,
Harold Wake, Murel Partee, and Cratis Marriman precede him in death. Burial was
held at the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to
St. Jude's Children's Hospital and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| AZARIAH SMOTHERMAN |
An aged citizen who
lived four miles south of town, died Aug. 18, 1903, of heart disease. He leaves
a wife, several children, and a host of other relatives and friends who mourn
his departure. Burial was had in Mountain View Cemetery. ~ The Postman Aug 28
1903. |
| George C. Sousley |
George C. Sousley, a resident of Willow Springs, quietly passed away in the early morning hours Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, while at Willow Care Nursing Home from natural causes. Born Oct. 14, 1911, to Oliver and Emma (Walls) Sousley in Camden County, Mo.; he was 98 years old. Mr. Sousley proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Upon his return, he lived in Kansas City, Mo., and went to work for H&S trucking in Eldon, Mo., and later Waller Truck Lines in Kansas City as a truck driver and dispatcher. Upon his retirement in 1983, George moved to Willow Springs. He was described as a good Christian man who was of the Pentecostal faith, and was a member of the Lighthouse Assembly of God. George liked to spend his leisure time working in his garden and yard, and fishing and hunting. However, he especially enjoyed being at the Willow Springs Senior Center where he could visit with his many friends. George will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wives, Rose Sousley and Lois Sousley; his son, Clayton L. Sousley; and six sisters and three brothers. He is survived by his daughter, Emma Fay Johnson and her husband Bill; his granddaughter Rene Johnson; and grandson Wayne Johnson and his wife Stacey and their two children Jordan and Cole, all of Willow Springs. He is further survived by his brothers, Donald Sousley and his wife Shirley of Pleasant Hill, Mo.; Norman Sousley and his wife Helen of Independence, Mo; and Audrey Sousley of Raytown, Mo. Funeral services for George will be held Thursday, Dec. 17, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home, located at 219 N. Monroe Street in Versailles, Mo., at 11 a.m. with a viewing/visitation taking place one hour prior to the commencement of the funeral service. Burial will follow Thursday’s service at the Versailles Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home and the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home. |
| Beverly Spankowski |
Graveside services for Beverly Rose Spankowski, 77, Brandsville, Mo., were Sunday, May 17, 2009, at the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Spankowski died at 2:10 a.m., Thursday, May 14, 2009, at her home. She was born March 29, 1932, in Normal, Ill., to Boswell and Rose McMillian. In November of 1977, she was married at Berwyn, Ill., to Joseph Spankowski, who preceded her in death on July 4, 2003. Mrs. Spankowski was of the Methodist faith. She is survived by six children, Lenita Filip, husband, A.J., of Brandsville, Mo., Georgeanna Iribarren of Brandsville, Mo., Victoria Swiatlowski of Westmont, Ill., Catherine Dahl, husband, Michael, of Willow Springs, Mo., Edward Schoenhofen, wife, Kimberly, of Brandsville, Mo., and Lee James Schoenhofen, wife, Michelle, of Romeoville, Ill.; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Her parents, husband, one grandson and one granddaughter precede her in death. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. (Howell County News, May 20, 2009) |
| Dorothy L. Hensley Spencer |
Age
76, a resident of Kalamazoo MI since the 1950s - Funeral services were Saturday,
Nov. 15, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Spencer
died Saturday evening, Nov. 8, 2008. She was born April 12, 1932, in
Pottersville MO to Walter and Vernie Davis Hensley. She is survived by two
sons, Stephen Spencer, of Kalamazoo MI, and Ronald Spencer and wife, Karen, of
Vicksburg MI; nine grandchildren, Michelle and husband, Mark, Mindy and husband,
Nick, Stephanie and husband, David, Vince, Zach, Jacob, Brandon, Alisha and
Kyle; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Lowell 'Pete' Hensley and wife,
Rachel, of West Plains MO.; six sisters, Charlene Huffman, of West Plains,
Mildred Rutan and husband, Steve, of Springfield MO Shirley Callahan and
husband, Dewayne, of West Plains, Barbara Lee of Springfield MO Irene
White and husband, Kenith, of West Plains, and Violet Losh and husband, Steve,
of Springfield MO.; a sister-in-law, Evelyn Story of Comstock MI; and many
nieces and nephews and Cousins. Her parents; her husband, Lavern Spencer in
1994; two brothers; one sister; two brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law,
precede her in death. Burial was at Pottersville Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to the charity of choice and left at Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. |
| Riley Denver Spencer |
Funeral services for Riley Denver Spencer, 73, West Plains, were Monday, April 13, 2009, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Spencer died at 5:30 a.m., Thursday, April 9, 2009, at his home. He was born Aug. 12, 1935, at Pottersville, Mo., to James Ernest and Alice M. Hall Spencer. On July 22, 1961, he was married at Van Buren, Mo., to Rosemary Ann Hall, who preceded him in death on March 3, 1994. Mr. Spencer was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Army. Before his retirement, he was employed by Stewart Brothers Redi-Mix for 30 years. Mr. Spencer enjoyed traveling, woodworking and was a lifetime member of the Heart Of The Ozarks Bluegrass Association. He is survived by six children, Nancy Sullivan, state of North Carolina, Tina Sheperd, husband, Richard, of Tulsa, Okla., Helena Spencer of West Plains, Cynthia Howell, husband, Joe, of West Plains, Mo., Mici Long, husband, David, of Grand Junction, Colo., and Delbert Jones of West Plains; five grandchildren, Kevin Long, Mariah Miller Long, Abby Shephard, Lisa Sullivan and David Beachlor; two great-grandchildren, Wesley and Jacob; one sister, Naomi Pearson, husband, Raymond, of Bakersfield, Mo.; and many nieces and nephews. His parents, wife, two brothers and one sister precede him in death. urial will be at Dripping Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, American Kidney Foundation or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Rosa Leah Story Spencer |
Age 54, West Plains MO - Funeral
services for will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug.
15, 2008, at Dora School, Dora, Mo., under the direction of Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home.
Mrs. Spencer died 1:09 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008, at Ozarks Medical Center. She was born
March 27, 1954, in West Plains, Mo., to Hugh Adrin and Erma Kesler Story.
She graduated from West Plains High School with the class of 1972, and received her
education degree from Southwest Missouri State University. On June 3,
1972, she was married at Gospel Hill Church near Pottersville, Mo., to Bobby
Spencer. Mrs. Spencer was employed by the Dora School System for 27 years, where
she was the business teacher, A-Plus coordinator, was a past cheerleader sponsor
and had been the senior class sponsor for 15 years. She enjoyed shopping,
life and loved her grandchildren. Mrs. Spencer
was a member of the Central Church of Christ.
She is survived by her husband, Bobby Spencer, of the family home; three children,
Freddy Spencer, wife, Jessica, Columbia, Mo., Darla Evans, husband, Jason, Ash
Flat, Ark., and Susan Howard, husband, Ronnie, Dora, Mo.; seven grandchildren,
Emma Spencer, Kristin Evans, Morgan Murrill, Chase Evans, Madison Murrill,
Spencer Howard and Cooper Howard; her mother, Erma Story-Williams, West Plains;
one sister, Jan Dennis, husband, Randall, West Plains; and one nephew, Daniel
Dennis, West Plains. Her father;
and her grandparents, Luther and Sara Story and Ernie and Louise Kesler, precede
her in death.
Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial
will be in the Spencer Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to the Rosa Leah Spencer Scholarship Fund and
left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Alice Mary Bates Spence |
Born February 8,
1937 in Montier, Missouri, the daughter of Omar Daniel and Dora (Purl) Bates.
She died April 3, 2008 in Mountain View Healthcare, Mountain View, Missouri at
the age of 71. Alice graduated from Mountain View High School in 1955 and then
attended cosmetology school in St. Louis, Missouri. She married Ralph Spence on
December 21, 1955 in Columbia, Missouri, and to this union, three children were
born, Robert, Tom and Judy. Alice was a homemaker and enjoyed caring for her
family. She enjoyed crocheting and doing crossword puzzles. She is preceded in
death by her parents, Omar and Dory Bates; three brothers, Charles, Chelmer and
Carl; two sisters, Alveena Smith and Aleta West; her husband, Ralph Spence; and
one grandson, Brett Gaghyan. Survivors include two sons, Robert Spence of West
Plains, Missouri and Tom Spence and wife, Lila, of Mountain Grove, Missouri; one
daughter, Judy Gaghyan and husband, Dave, of Mountain View, Missouri; two
sisters, Alberta Rosenburg and husband, Ed, of Birch Tree, Missouri and Anita
Weber of St. Louis, Missouri; one granddaughter, Katie Mounce; one grandson, Tom
Spence, Jr.; and one great granddaughter, Bree Gaghyan. Funeral services were
held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 7, 2008 in Yarber Chapel with Bro. Myron Aiken
officiating. Interment was in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Mountain View, Missouri
under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri. |
Nila Jean Splettstosser
|
Funeral services for Nila Jean Splettstosser, 75, West Plains, Missouri, were held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 11, 2012, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Splettstosser died at 12:00 Noon, Thursday, June 7, 2012, at her home. She was born April 23, 1937, at Indianapolis, Indiana, to Harold Lawrence Buckley and Eudora Modena Parsons Buckley. The family moved to Texas while she was still young. Jean went to school in East Texas where she met and married James Splettstosser on January 29, 1955. They settled in Austin, Texas until retirement when they moved to Missouri. Jean was a member of the First Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, James Splettstosser; one daughter, Pamela Splettstoesser, West Plains, Missouri; one son, Frederick Splettstosser, State of Texas; four grandchildren, Cheyenne Montoya, State of Colorado, Shane Bruner, State of Missouri, Chad Birch, State of Texas and Christan Jacoby, State of Texas; nine great-grandchildren and one sister, Margaret Gassenmayer, State of Texas. Her parents, Harold and Eudora Buckley, one daughter Ericka Bell and two brothers, Larry and Robert Buckley, precede her in death. |
| Glenn Edward Stafford, Sr. |
Born February 1, 1949 to Von Hugh Stafford and Georgia Inez (Stickles)
Stafford at Evening Shade, Arkansas. He passed away September 4, 2006 at
Mountain View, MO at the age of 57 years. Glenn was united in marriage to Darla
Frances (Hubbard) Stafford on February 7, 1970 at Cabool, Missouri and to this
union three children were born. He is preceded in death by his father Von Hugh
Stafford and one brother Von Dale Stafford. Glenn is survived by his
mother Georgia Inez Stafford of Perry, OK; his wife Darla Frances Stafford of
Mountain View, Missouri; one son Glenn Edward Stafford Jr. and wife Emma of
Mountain View, Missouri ; two daughters Sandra Pilcher of Mountain View,
Missouri and Glenda Lamborn and husband Les, Jr. of Mountain View, Missouri;
three brothers Charles Stafford of Willow Springs, Missouri; Wayne Stafford of
Carlsbad, New Mexico; Frank Stafford and wife Jenny of Odessa, Texas; two
sisters Francis and her husband David of Perry, Oklahoma and Christine Hayes and
husband Jack of Bernie, MO. Glenn was a member of the First Baptist Church in
Cabool, MO. He was also a member of the Missouri Deaf Association. Glenn enjoyed
his dogs, going fishing and woodworking. Glenn will be sadly missed by all who
knew and loved him. Funeral Services were held Thursday September 7, 2006
at 10:00 a.m. at Duncan Funeral Chapel with John Noble officiating. Interment
was held at Gill Cemetery in Mountain View, MO. |
| Leonard Duane Staley |
Age 83, Koshkonong MO - He was born the son of the late Roy Ernest Staley Sr.
and Etta Ruth Linn Staley on April 17, 1925, in Koshkonong, Mo., and died Feb.
13, 2009, in Springfield, Mo. He was united in marriage Aug. 1, 1948, in West
Plains, Mo., to Leota Irene Williams, who preceded him in death April 28, 2002.
He is survived by three children, Gerald Staley and his significant other, Cindy
Blankenship, of Steeleville, Mo., Rosemary Trobaugh and husband, Melvin, of
Koshkonong, Mo., and Roy Ernest Staley and wife, Carolyn, of Koshkonong, Mo.;
one special daughter-in-law, B. Carolyn of Steeleville, Mo.; one brother, Harvey
Staley and wife, Mary Lou, of Muscatine, Iowa; one sister, Ruth Longnecker of
Silvis, Ill.; eight grandchildren, Jake and Melissa Staley, Jody and Gabriel
Trobaugh, Jerry Granger and wife, Becky, Jason, Brian, and Steven Staley; eight
great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews and other relatives. He is
preceded in death by his wife, Leota Irene Williams; his parents, Roy Ernest
Staley Sr. and Etta Ruth Linn Staley; and five brothers and six sisters. He
loved his family and friends, and enjoyed fishing. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Wayside Cemetery, and can be left at the funeral home. Funeral services
were held Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West
Plains, Mo., with Rev. Don Tabor officiating under the direction of Carter
Funeral Home, West Plains. Burial was in
Wayside Cemetery, Howell County, Mo., under the direction of Carter Funeral
Home, Inc., West Plains. |
| CLARENCE STANLEY |
Born June 10, 1907 in Ellijay, Georgia. He was the oldest son of Harley
Stanley and Pearl Holden Stanley. He married Leila Texa Conley on August 3, 1924
in Blue Ridge, Georgia and they had six children, three daughters and three
sons. They moved to Struthers, Ohio in 1929 where he worked as a foreman in the
boiler and weld shop in the Campbell works of the former Youngstown Sheet and
Tube Co. He retired in 1969 and they moved to Mt. View, Missouri. His wife Leila
died in 1990 and he moved to Hubbard, Ohio with his youngest daughter Delores
Wilt where he died of Leukemia on June 3, 1993 just seven days shy of his 86th
birthday. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery, Mountain View. |
| LEILA TEXA CONLEY STANLEY |
Born July 17, 1905 in Georgia to William Conley and Texas Cornett Conley. She
married Clarence Stanley on August 3, 1924 in Blue Ridge, Georgia and they had
six children. They moved to Struthers, Ohio where her husband worked until he
retired from Youngstown Sheet and Tube. They moved to Mt. View, Missouri where
Leila died April 3, 1990. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery, Mountain View |
| Edna Virginia Dowell Stapleton |
Born March 16, 1913, at Trask, Mo., the daughter of Joseph Flemming Dowell and
Iva Haley (Rowlett) Dowell. She passed away June 21, 2008, at Via Christi-St.
Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kan., at the age of 95 years. She was united in
marriage to Cicero Henry Stapleton on April 9, 1930, at West Plains, Mo., and to
this union four children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents,
Joseph and Iva Dowell; her husband, Cicero; one daughter, Marion Freden; one
grandson, Kenny Brotherton of Wichita, Kan.; three brothers, Pierce Dowell,
Sanford Dowell and one infant brother; and three sisters, Hazel Cook, LaVerna
Schottel and Jody Vickers. She is survived by her son, David Stapleton, and wife
Kay of Pismo Beach, Calif.; two daughters, Evelyn Powell of Lenexa, Kan.; Elaine
Cheek and husband Thurman of Wichita, Kan.; nine grandchildren; 17
great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great grandchildren; one sister, Alice
Cunningham of Mountain View, Mo.; and a host of other family and friends.
Virginia attended the United Methodist Church in Mountain View, Mo., when she
lived in the area. She had been residing at Lake Point Nursing Home in Wichita,
Kan., for the last five years. Virginia was a seamstress and retired from
Montgomery Ward after many years of employment. She was an accomplished artist,
and painting was her passion. The family requests in lieu of flowers donations
be made in memory of Edna Virginia Stapleton to the Mountain View Senior Center
in Mountain View, Mo., or to the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice Center, 929 N. St.
Francis, 8th Floor, N.W., Wichita, KS 77215 (800) (767-4965). Funeral services
will be held Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain
View with Pastor Kathy Osiel officiating. Interment will be in Greenlawn
Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View. |
| Della Mae Cooper Staudt |
Age 71 - Springfield, Mo - Went home to be with the Lord and her family on
Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, in her home surrounded by family after a long battle
with cancer. She was born on Oct. 19, 1931 in Mansfield, Mo. Della spent many
years of her life in Mtn. Grove, Mo., helping raise her family. In 1975, she
moved to Springfield to begin the second phase of her life. She went to work for
Bernell Still, her lifelong friend, before obtaining her real estate license.
This began a successful career that lasted the remaining years of her life.
Della and her husband, Merrill, moved to West Plains in 1979 where they sold
real estate for almost 30 years. She touched so many lives and helped so many
people find homes to start their lives. Della attended the Presbyterian Church
in West Plains. She served on numerous boards for Missouri State University-West
Plains. She also supported many charitable causes in her community. The true joy
of Della’s life was her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her
parents, Ralph and Chloe Cooper; her brothers, Clifford Cooper and Bill Cooper;
and her dearest friend, her sister, Nonna Ruth Taylor. She is survived by her
husband, Merrill Staudt; her children, Rusty Still and wife, Sara Still, of
Springfield, and her daughter, Leslie Kilpatrick and husband, Tim, of
Springfield; and the most precious blessing of her life, her grandchildren, Adam
and Ashley Kilpatrick, and was so blessed to have had the chance to love her
grandchildren’s future spouses, Stephanie Baldwin and Chris Evans; and many
close friends. God graced her with two special people: John and Nancy Staudt,
who helped both she and Merrill throughout their lives, especially in this
difficult last year. And special thoughts go to her dear, dear friends and
coffee buddies, Carol, Pat, Rod, June and Laura and to Bruce and Libby Grisham
for their loving friendship. A memorial service will be held at 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at the Presbyterian Church in West Plains, Mo. In lieu
of flowers, please make donations to MSU-West Plains in honor of Della Staudt.
Arrangements under direction of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. |
| Ina Louise Burns Stephens |
Age
98, West Plains MO - Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb.
15, 2007, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Stephens died
at 11:05 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007, in West Vue Nursing Center. She was born
April 8, 1908, in Anthony, Kan., to Archie Forest and Nancy Susannah White
Burns. On Feb. 8, 1928, she was married at Pottersville, Mo., to Raymond Jewell
Stephens, who preceded her in death on Sept. 23, 1989. Before her retirement in
1965, Mrs. Stephens was employed at U.S. Rubber. She made 123 quilts and many
pillowcases which she gave as gifts to her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. Mrs. Stephens was a member of the Spring Creek Church. She
is survived by four children, Dorothy Welch and husband, J.D., of Turnbull,
Neb., Juanita Welch and husband, Vernon, of Wheatland, Mo., Nancy Edberg and
husband, Wayne, of Hermitage, Mo., and Richard Stephens and wife, Rita, of West
Plains; 18 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; 24 great-great-grandchildren
and three great-great-grandchildren on the way; one sister, Margaret Johnson of
Riverside, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews. Her parents; husband; grandson,
John Welch; two brothers, Homer and Cecil Burns; and three sisters, Maxine
Taylor, Katherine Mixon and Ruth Miller, precede her in death. Mrs. Stephens
will lie in state from 4 p.m., Wednesday until service time at Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to
Spring Creek Church and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
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| FREDRICK GENE 'FRED' STEINHAUSER |
Age 71, West Plains - Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, July 28,
2006, at First Baptist Church, West Plains, with the Rev. Scott Wright
officiating under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, West Plains. Family
visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today. Burial will be in Howell Valley Cemetery
under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains. Military rites
will be performed by Veterans Honor Guard of West Plains and the Missouri
Military Funeral Honors Program.
He was born the son of the late Anthony Steinhauser and Susie Irene Durr
Steinhauser on March 22, 1935, in Covington, Ky., and died July 25, 2006, in
West Plains at the age of 71 years. He was united in marriage Sept 27, 1958, in
Chicago, Ill., to Annie Bell Walley. |
| VIRGINIA ROSE BERNARD STEMPER |
Born October 7, 1923 at Des Moines, IA the daughter of Walter Von Bernard and
Arvilla Pearl (Ross) Bernard and passed away August 25, 2007 at Mountain View,
MO at the age of 83 years. Rose was united in marriage to Raymond Ervin Stemper
on October 18, 1944 in Arkansas and to this union eight children were born. Rose
was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three daughters and one son.
Rose is survived by one son Raymond E. "Sonny" Stemper and Elevada Teney of
Brandsville, MO; three daughters Mary Ann Hoover and husband Norman of Peru, KS;
Leona Ruth Thomas and husband Alfred of Wichita, KS and Rose Mary Lopez and
husband Robert of Fontana, CA; five grandchildren Glenn, Don, Stephanie, Chris
and Joey; fourteen great grandchildren Shae, Brevon, MaKenna, Elizabeth, Emily,
Andrew, Saphire, Kayla, Mariah, Luke, Mark, Levi, Eden, and Drew; and numerous
other family and friends. Rose was born in Iowa and lived there until her family
relocated to the Mountain View area in 1936. She lived on a farm most of her
life. She and her husband Raymond would work together on the farm raising crops
and livestock. Rose would also help her husband in the timber woods. She was a
hard worker and did her best to provide a loving home for her children she loved
so dearly. Rose attended the Bible Way Home Mission Church in the Oakside
Community and later attended Life Bible Church in Winona, MO when her health
permitted. Rose will be sadly missed by all who loved and knew her. Funeral
services were held Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in
Mountain View , MO at 10:00 am with Kay Swafford officiating. Interment was in
the Chapel Hill Cemetery in Mountain View , MO under the direction of Duncan
Funeral Home of Mountain View, MO. [Courtesy of
The Current Wave.] |
| Charles Russell Stewart Jr. |
Graveside services for Charles Russell Stewart Jr., 89, West Plains, were Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Stewart died at 9:43 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, at West Vue Nursing Center. He was born Aug. 24, 1920, in Tulsa, Okla., to Charles Russell Stewart Sr. and Katie Romie Conner Stewart. On June 15, 1941, he was married at Tulsa, Okla., to Ruth Taylor, who preceded him in death on Oct. 23, 2003. Mr. Stewart was a veteran, having served with the 45th Division, 160th Field Battalion of the U.S. Army during World War II. For years, he was in the construction business and at one time, owned a fishing dock on the White River. Mr. Stewart loved the outdoors, especially fishing; he spent many hours on the lakes and rivers. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, West Plains, Mo.; he loved his church family, especially the children. He is survived by one son, Charles R. Stewart III and wife, Judy, West Plains; one grandchild, Charlene McKee, husband, Craig, Caulfield, Mo.; two great-grandsons, Cody and Chad McKee; one brother, Kenneth Stewart, wife, Hazel, Owasso, Okla.; two sisters-in-law, Mildred Stewart, Flippin, Ark., and Blanche Stewart, Tulsa, Okla.; and several nieces and nephews. His parents, his wife of 62 years, and three brothers, Cecil, Lee and Doug Stewart, precede him in death. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Cylis Trenton Stewart |
Infant
son of Clinton and Cassandra Burnett Stewart, died at 12:50 p.m. on Sunday, Jan.
13, 2008, in Ozarks Medical Center. Cylis is survived by his parents, Clinton
and Cassandra Stewart of Mountain Grove, Mo.; his sister, Chloey Tanner Stewart
of Mountain Grove, Mo., and his grandparents, Danny and Patty Skaggs of Cabool,
Mo., Kathy Burnett of Mountain Grove, Mo., and Larry Burnett of Pomona, Mo.
Burial was in Babyland, Howell Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. |
| HARVEVY GLEN STEWART |
Age 52, West Plains -
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, February 20, 2008, in the Rose
Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Stewart died at 1:20 p.m., Sunday,
Feb. 17, 2008, in Douglas County, Mo. He was born Sept. 21, 1955, in
Blytheville, Ark., to James Harvey and Anne M. Jordan Stewart. He is survived by
three children, Taylor Rose Stewart, Jordan Stewart and Kaleb Stewart; his
mother, Anne Stewart, West Plains; two brothers, Jim Stewart and wife, Marcie,
and Gary G. Stewart and wife, Freda; two sisters, Mary Stewart and Martha Decker
and husband, Chris; and several nieces and nephews. His father preceded him in
death. Burial was at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may
be made to American Cancer Society and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Mae Ola Black Stewart |
Age 77, West Plains MO - Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday in the Rose
Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Stewart died Thursday in St. John's
Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. She was born Jan. 15, 1930, in Waltonville, Ill.,
to James Lloyd and Cecil Emily Newell Black. She received her education at the
Rightenowar Elementary and Woodlawn High School in Waltonville, Ill. On Nov. 8,
1947, she was married to Clifford (Cliff) Wayne Stewart Sr. in St. Louis. He
preceded her in death on Sept. 1, 2005. Mrs. Stewart was a lifetime member of
the Church of Christ. She is survived by five children, Cheryl Roberds, husband
Bill, Bethalto, Ill., Pam Divelbiss, husband Randy, Gepp, Ark., Wayne Stewart,
wife Elena, Washington, Mo., Andrea Craig, husband Mike, Gans., Okla., and
Lowell Stewart, wife Laura, West Plains; 19 grandchildren; 14
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents, husband and
one brother, James Douglas Black, precede her in death. Visitation will be from
6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Oak Lawn
Cemetery. |
| EDDIE JUNIOR STINER |
Age 62, West Plains - Graveside services will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at the Howell Valley Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Stiner died at 4:52 a.m., Sunday, April 5, 2009, at Ozarks Medical Center. He was born Dec. 13, 1946, in West Plains, Missouri to Wallace and Christine May Billups Stiner. Mr. Stiner was married to Rosalie Harness who preceded him in death in 1976. On Feb. 23, 1979, he was married at West Plains, Mo., to Juanita Woody. Mr. Stiner was employed at Brookview Apartments as a maintenance man for the last 20 years, having just recently retired. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Stiner of the family home; three children, Jamie Stiner, wife, Breanna, Melissa Stephens, husband, Densil and Mary Griffin, fiance, Jim Fox, all of West Plains; eight grandchildren, Andrew, Bryson and Hoyt Stiner, Dustin, Tyler and Cheyann Stephens, Tommy Skaggs and Billie Weaver; two great-grandchildren, Jordan Croney and Avery Lankford; father-in-law and mother-in-law, James and Barbara Woody; three brothers-in-law; one sister-in-law; and several nieces and nephews. His parents; son, Edward Stiner; four brothers, John Stiner, Roy Smith, Billie Stiner, and Leo Stiner; two nephews, Bo Stiner and Ronnie Stiner; and one sister-in-law, Tammy Woody, precede him in death. Memorial contributions may be made to the family and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Adamandia 'Menda' Stotis |
Born
August 17, 1925 at Lansing, MI, the daughter of James John Stotis and Sofia (Hondros)
Stotis. She passed away June 23, 2008 at Kabul Nursing Home in Cabool, MO at the
age of 82 years. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by
two special friends, Lovita Seibel of Willow Springs, MO and Sylvia Addie of
Willow Springs, MO; her church family in Houston, MO; and her friends and staff
at the Kabul Nursing Home. Menda worked as a waitress in various restaurants
during her working life. She attended the Church of Christ (Temple Lot) in
Houston, MO when her health allowed. Menda moved to the Mountain View area from
Independence, MO in October, 1984 and lived in the area since that time. Funeral
Services were held Thursday, June 26, 2008 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in
Mountain View with Elder David Keeney officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn
Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View. |
| RENA STOWERS |
West Plains Daily Quill, West
Plains, Missouri, Thursday, Dec. 8, 1932 - FUNERAL OF MRS. S.H. STOWERS FROM
HERE YESTERDAY - (from Thursday's Daily Quill) - The funeral of Mrs. Rena
Stowers, wife of S.H. Stowers, who died Monday at her farm home eight miles
north of West Plains, was held at the McFarland Funeral Home on W. Main St.,
yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Stowers, who came here three years ago with her
husband, had been in ill health for many years. Mr. Stowers is a bricklayer, and
is known to many in West Plains, having worked on various building projects
here. Mrs. Stowers' body was buried in Oak Lawn Cemetery in West Plains. -
Rena Stowers was born May 4, 1875 at Chariton Co MO and died Nov. 28, 1932 at
Howell Co MO. Daughter of J. Swearingen & Unknown Wyatt. Wife of S. H.
Stowers. MO Death Cert.#35537. |
| Barbara Strain |
Funeral services for Barbara June Strain, 67, Caulfield, Mo., were held at 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 14, 2009, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Strain died at 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, at her home. She was born Sept. 27, 1942, at Blodgett, Mo., to Cecil Lowell and Ileta Margaret McCain Cannon. On Oct. 15, 1960, she was married at Lanton, Mo., to Charles Strain. Mrs. Strain had worked at Eaton Corporation and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a member of the Free Union Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, Charles Strain, of the family home; three children, Rebecca Strain of Caulfield, Mo., Danny Strain of Caulfield, Mo., and Bobbie Vincent, husband, Carmon, of Moody, Mo.; four grandchildren, James Short, wife, Marcy, Amber Warren, husband, Matt, Dana Vincent and Austin Vincent; one brother, Cecil Cannon, wife, Sue, of Rockford, Ill.; five sisters-in-law, Reba Wade, Glenna Hall, husband, Clyde, Wilma Strain, Betty Talley, husband, Jack and Linda Perry, husband, Henry; four brothers-in-law, John Wilkening, Dale Hall, wife, Willamae, James Perry, wife, Paula and Elden Goodwin, wife, Donna; her aunt, Cletha Pipkin; two uncles, C.J. McCain and Welton McCain; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents; one sister, Iris Wilkening; three brothers-in-law, Lloyd, Claude and Jerry Strain; and four sisters-in-law, Barbara Hall, Joann Strain, Wanda Perry and Marsha Goodwin, precede her in death. Burial was at the Moody Cemetery. |
| Sandra Sue Barrett Stranz |
Age 38, a resident of Newton's Group Home in West Plains MO, formerly of
Peoria IL - Died at 6:55 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, in Ozarks Medical Center,
West Plains, Mo. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007, at
the Amy Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West
Plains, Mo. She was born March 17, 1969, in Peoria, Ill., to Vance Stranz and
Charlene Rynearson Barrett. Sandra attended the "Let's Go" Activities Center in
West Plains, Mo. She is survived by her mother, Charlene (husband Steve) Barrett
of West Plains; brother, Richard Stranz of Peoria; sisters, Rebecca (husband
William) Malone of Clarksville, Tenn., and Patricia Stranz of Pekin;
stepbrothers, Jason (wife Wendy) Barrett, Bobby Barrett and Sean (wife Seleena)
Barrett, all of West Plains, and Steven (wife Niki) Barrett of Brandsville, Mo.;
stepsister, Amy (husband Larry) Mitchell of West Plains; grandmother, Ruth
Rynearson of Peoria; stepfather, Frank Rubio of West Plains; several nieces and
nephews; one great-niece; and many aunts and uncles. Her father, three
grandparents and one step grandmother preceded her in death. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Let's Go Activities Center or Amy Union
Cemetery and may be mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main, West
Plains, MO 65775. |
| Bradley Jay Stubbs |
Age 34, West Plains MO - Died 5:15 p.m.
Monday,
May 15, 2006, at his
home. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Howell
Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be 7 to 8 p.m. today, Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral
Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Bredan Levi Stubbs Scholarship Fund
and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
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| Norma Faye Williams Stubbs |
Age
76, of Willow Springs - Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007, in the
Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Stubbs died 11:01 a.m.,
Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, in Willow Care Nursing Home, Willow Springs, Mo. She
was born Oct. 24, 1931, in Pomona, Mo., to James H. and Syntha Willard Williams.
She received her education in the schools of Willow Springs and on Jan. 24,
1953, was married to Bob Due who preceded her in death on Feb. 20, 1960. On
April 6, 1962, she was married at West Plains, Mo., to Arthur Edwin (Junior)
Stubbs who preceded her in death on June 25, 1985. Before her retirement, Mrs.
Stubbs was employed at the International Shoe Company. She was a member and
former secretary/treasurer of the Heart Of The Ozarks Bluegrass Association, had
been an Ozarks Medical Center Volunteer and enjoyed doing crafts. Mrs. Stubbs
was a member and worker in the Abundant Life Baptist Church. She was a loving
mother and grandmother. She is survived by three children, Ina Warren and
husband Danny, of Dora, Mo., Steve Due and Robert Due of Liberty Hill, Texas;
four grandchildren, Terry Warren, Curtis Warren, Gabrielle Due and Robert Due;
two step-grandchildren, Megan Lowe and Chelse Lowe; two sisters, Vera Wickham
and Ruby Hanks and husband Jr.; her special brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law,
Manuel and Ruby Due and Jim and Karol Due; and several nieces and nephews. Her
parents and husbands precede her in death. Burial was held at Howell Memorial
Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association
and the Parkinson's Association and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Marcus 'Marc' Dale Sukow |
A celebration of life was held at 7 p.m., Sept. 25, 2008, at the First Baptist
Church South Campus, West Plains, Mo., under the direction of Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. Mr. Sukow died Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, in St. Thomas. He was born
Nov. 12, 1963, in West Plains, Mo., to Dale Edward and Jan Wheeler Sukow. Mr.
Sukow was a graduate of Drury University in Springfield, Mo. He worked many
years in the wastewater industry and currently was an environmental specialist
at Viesco of St. Thomas. Marc loved fishing, water sports, hunting and being
surrounded by his wonderful friends. He will be remembered for loving every
moment of working at Viesco with his fellow employees whom he loved and adored
as a family. He was always ready to extend a helping hand, outgoing, fun loving
and never knowing a stranger. He is survived by his daughter, Preslee Sukow;
parents, Dale and Jan Sukow; grandparents, Ed and Delpha Wheeler and Charlotte
Sukow; aunts, Kim Wiley, Sarah Highfill and Patty Sublett; and cousins, Erica
Wiley, David Highfill, Kevin Highfill, Jennifer Sublett and Vicky Combs.
Memorial contributions may be made to Preslee Sukow’s Education Fund and left at
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Former W.P. resident shot, killed in U.S. Virgin Islands Federal ATF agent reportedly the shooter
By Crystal Daniels, Quill Staff Writer
A former West Plains man was shot to death Sunday in the U.S. Virgin Islands, reportedly by a U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ATF agent. The victim, Marcus Sukow, 44, of the Virgin Islands, is the son of Dale E. and Jan Sukow of West Plains. A short obituary on Sukow is on page 5 of today’s Quill. Quill phone calls to the Virgin Islands Police Department were not returned as of presstime. There are no reports of specifically what precipitated the shooting. The Quill spoke with a Virgin Islands Daily News reporter today and he faxed to this newspaper a copy of that paper’s article concerning the incident. According to that newspaper, 'Local and federal law enforcement officials remained silent Monday about a shooting in which a federal agent killed his upstairs neighbor outside the man’s Mahogany Run condominium.' Sukow was said to have 'suffered several gunshot wounds' about 10:50 a.m. Sunday 'in the upscale condominium and golf course complex on the north side of St. Thomas. Sukow, an employee of a local company contracted by the V.I. Waste Management Authority to oversee wastewater operations, was taken by ambulance to Schneider Hospital, where he died hours later.' The paper reported witnesses said Sukow was shot by William Clark, an ATF agent 'who recently relocated to the Virgin Islands from Rochester, N.Y. 'The bureau’s spokesman in Miami did not return calls for comment Monday, and has not publicly identified Clark as the agent involved in the shooting,' the paper added. The paper said it confirmed Clark’s identity through 'public documents and witness accounts of the shooting. Clark has not been charged with a crime in connection with the shooting, and it was not clear whether he was placed on administrative leave for the course of the investigation.' It reports that 'Clark purchased a condominium at Mahogany Run in February, living below a unit rented by Sukow and his girlfriend, according to property tax records. 'On Sunday morning, neighbors heard a loud argument taking place at Sukow’s condominium. Clark intervened and got embroiled in the dispute, according to witnesses,' the paper reports. 'One man who saw the immediate aftermath of the shooting said he saw Sukow, bloody and slumping over on the ground-level porch, then collapsing. The gunman was standing about 20 feet away on the road, the man said,' the paper added. 'The ATF confirmed that one of their St. Thomas agents was the shooter who killed Sukow and that they are lending cooperation to police detectives who are the primary investigators in the case,' the paper said, adding police did not provide additional information about the shooting Monday. |
| Joseph Allen Sullivan |
Age 42, West Plains MO - He was born April 10, 1965, in Mountain View, Mo., the son of Leland and
Rita (Patterson) Sullivan. He died Dec. 20, 2007, at 6:47 p.m. at Ozarks Medical
Center in West Plains. He was married to Joyce Banks and was owner and operator
of ARM Enterprises sawmill. He was a former member of the Mountain View-Birch
Tree school board and a member of Faith Assembly of God in West Plains. He is
survived by his wife, Joyce, of the family home; daughter Fawna Vermillion of
the home; two sons, Jason Allen Sullivan and Robert Trevor Sullivan of the
family home; his parents, Leland and Rita Sullivan of Mountain View; four
brothers, Jeff Sullivan and wife LaDonna of West Plains, Ray Sullivan and wife
Darla of Willow Springs, Mark Sullivan and wife Rhonda of Mountain View, and
Brendan Sullivan and wife Jackie of Arvada, Colo. He was preceded in death his
grandparents. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 24, at Faith
Assembly of God Church in West Plains with interment in the Greenlawn Cemetery
in Mountain View, Mo., under direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home in West
Plains. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to the college fund
for his children and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| WILEY JACKSON SULLIVAN |
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 2
o'clock in the Robertson Funeral Home for Wiley Jackson Sullivan, 77, resident
of Howell County for the last 15 years, who died Saturday in the Seven Gables
Rest Home in West Plains. He was the father of Hazel Sullivan of West
Plains, Mrs. S. R. Ballard of Rolla, who had been here for the last two weeks,
and of Mrs. N. H. Zeller of St Louis, who arrived here Saturday. Rev. E. M.
Wheatley conducted the services. Mrs. Lida Bozman sang 'The Lord's Prayer' and
'He'll Understand and Say Well Done.' Pallbearers were John Stein, Harvey
Strong, Jim Porter, Clifford Carte, Roy Luna and James Bridges, Jr. Burial was
in the Moody Cemetery. Mr. Sullivan was born in Sturgills, North Carolina Jan.
21, 1874, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Sullivan. He married Myrta
Sturgills of that community in Bristol VA, forty years ago. She died here 12
years ago. - Formerly in Lumber Business - He was engaged in the lumber business
at Sturgills for a number of years, later moving to Callaway Co MO where he
continued in the lumber business. He retired 15 years ago and came to a farm
near Moody MO to live. He moved to West Plains five years ago. He had been ill
for the last two and one-half years. Besides his three daughters, he is survived
by four grandchildren and by two brothers, Belix H. Sullivan of Stephens MO, who
came here for the funeral, accompanied by his son Howard, and J. Wilson Sullivan
of Lansing NC who was unable to be here. ~ West Plains Daily Quill June 18 1951. |
| John David Sullivant |
Age 66,
West Plains MO - Funeral services were held Sunday, May 11, 2008, in the Rose
Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Sullivant died 10:01 a.m., Thursday,
May 8, 2008, in Baxter Regional Medical Center, Mountain Home, Ark. He was born
Feb. 21, 1942, in Camp, Ark., to Dixie L. and Verbie Ella Sutherland Sullivant.
He graduated from the West Plains High School with the class of 1959 and
attended college receiving an accounting and engineering degree. On Dec. 4,
1976, he was married at Conyers, Ga., to Linda Diane Hembree. Mr. Sullivant was
a veteran, having served with the U.S. Navy. He was of the Baptist faith with
his membership in the First Baptist Church of West Plains. He is survived by his
wife, Linda Hembree Sullivant, of the family home; his daughter, Amy Michelle
Sullivant of West Plains; grandson, Caden Jonathan Bush of West Plains; one
brother, Norval Lee Sullivant and wife, Bonnie, of West Plains; one
sister-in-law, Jean Sullivant of St. Louis, Mo.; many nieces, nephews, great
nieces and great nephews. His parents; one infant son, David Lee Sullivant; and
one brother, Noble Frank Sullivant, precede him in death. Memorial contributions
may be made to the Kidney Foundation and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Allie Eugene “Gene” Swafford |
born Oct. 24, 1927, in Braggadocia, Mo., the son of Arthur Walter and Vestal (Stanfil) Swafford. He departed this life on June 11, 2009, in NHC Healthcare, West Plains, Mo., at the age of 81. He is preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Gary and Terry Swafford; and 12 siblings. Survivors include his wife, Kay, of Mountain View; daughter, Debbie Kirbow of Temple, Texas; sons, Don (Sherri) Swafford of Springfield, Mo., and Ron (Mary) Swafford of Crystal City, Mo.; grandchildren, Cheri Mixon, Bing Swafford, Nappy Frank Swafford, Amanda Swafford, Matthew Swafford, Maggie Swafford and Margo Swafford; and great-grandchildren, Marcus Swafford, Javon Swafford and Emory Pollard. Gene served his country in the U.S. Navy. Following his military service, he was united in marriage to Catherine LaVange Frank in Piggott, Ark., on Nov. 19, 1950. Gene retired from construction work. He was a member of Full Gospel Church, American Legion and VFW. Even though Gene moved away, he always loved Mountain View and all his friends here. We will miss him. Funeral services were Saturday, June 13, 2009, in Yarber Chapel with Rev. Nolan Wilkins officiating. Interment was in Veterans Cemetery, Mountain View, with military honors provided by Missouri Military Funeral Honors Program, under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View. (Howell County News, June 17, 2009) |
| CLAYTON JOSEPH SWAFFORD |
Stillborn infant son of Nathan Swafford and April Huff. Graveside services
were held Monday, December 10 in Babyland, Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under
the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Clayton died at 1:30 a.m.,
Saturday, Dec. 8, at Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains, Mo. He is survived by
his parents, Nathan Swafford and April Huff of West Plains; his paternal
grandparents, Ron and Jolean Swafford of West Plains; his maternal grandparents,
Jeff and Dixie Huff of West Plains; maternal great-grandparents, Curtis and
Marcella Huff of West Plains and Christine Robertson of Conway, Ark.; and his
aunts and uncles, Gloria Bales, Greg Collins, Fred Blackwell, January Huff,
Ashley Huff-Morris and Christy Robertson. Memorial contributions may be made to
Birthright of West Plains and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. |
| Eva Swanson |
Funeral services for Eva Marie Bethell Swanson, 73, Springfield, Mo., formerly of West Plains, were Saturday, June 13, 2009, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Swanson died at 3:49 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2009, in St. John’s Regional Medical Center, Springfield, Mo. She was born Feb. 19, 1936, at Lexington, Neb., to Lindsey A. and Bertha A. Hartman Bethell. She graduated from Grants Pass High School, Grants Pass, Ore., with the class of 1954 and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served from 1954 to 1956. On Nov. 6, 1960, she was married at Reno, Nev., to Drexel J. Swanson, who preceded her in death on Jan. 3, 1972. Before her retirement in 1995, she was a bookkeeper for Ozarko Oil Company of West Plains. Her children were her life and in addition to watching them grow into adulthood and have children of their own, she enjoyed reading and watching old movies. She is survived by four children, Phillip A. Swanson, wife, Becky, of Springfield, Mo., Frank L. Swanson of West Plains, Mo., Drexel J. Swanson II, wife, Esther, of Springfield, Mo., and Babbette M. Marsh, husband, Craig, of West Plains; six grandchildren, Alysha J. Swanson of Phoenix, Ariz., Christopher P. Swanson of Phoenix, Ariz., Evan Marsh of West Plains, Cheyenne M. Swanson of Springfield, Mo., Drexel J. Swanson III, wife, D.J., of Springfield, Mo., and Ella L. Swanson of Springfield, Mo.; two sisters, Doris J. Crawford, husband, Bill, of Richmond, Calif., and Verna B. Furnish of Fresno, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews. Her parents; stepfather, Frank C. Wynn; and husband precede her in death. Burial was at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. (Howell County News, June 17, 2009) |
| MARY ELIZABETH BANDY SWINDLE |
Age 61,
West Plains - Passed away at 5:50 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, in NHC
HealthCare. She was born Jan. 27, 1947, in West Plains, Mo., to George and Wilma
Ingalsbe Bandy. In 1978, she was married at West Plains, Mo., to David Swindle.
Mary loved growing flowers, enjoyed talking and visiting with her friends and
neighbors and loved her family. She was a lifetime member of St. Mary's Catholic
Church of West Plains and was dedicated to attending church mass. She is
survived by her parents, George and Wilma Bandy of West Plains; six brothers and
sisters, Beverly Cole, husband, Ron, of West Plains, Jeanne McCormack, husband,
Keith, of Frederick, Okla., Margaret Gobel, husband, Raymond, of West Plains,
Brenda Stevens, husband, Leigh, of Austin, Texas, Linda Frazier of West Plains
and G. Alan Bandy, wife, April, of West Plains; numerous nieces and nephews; and
her special friend, David Swindle, West Plains. Her grandparents; one sister,
Patricia Stuart; and brother-in-law, Larry Frazier, precede her in death.
Mass of Resurrection for Mary Elizabeth Swindle was Saturday, Jan. 10, 2008, at
St. Mary's Catholic Church, West Plains, under the direction of Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery at White Church, Mo. Memorial
contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Cemetery and left at Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. |
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