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Graveside services for Joyce Busbey, 79, Peace Valley, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at the Bennett Chapel Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Busbey passed away at 10:15a.m., August 01, 2020 in Peace Valley, Missouri at the family home.

Joyce was born in Camdenton, Missouri to Everett Wallander and Mattie Marler Wallander on May 29, 1941. She married John Busbey on October 31, 1959 in Peace Valley, Missouri. Joyce loved her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She had a great passion for cooking for her family and enjoyed sewing for them as well. Joyce loved her dogs so much she treated them as if they was her children. Mrs. Busbey was a member of the Hill Top Holiness Church in Peace Valley.  

She is survived by her husband John Busbey, seven children, Dewayne Busbey and wife, Mary, Peace Valley, Missouri, Danny Busbey ,Peace Valley, Missouri, Rusty Busbey and wife Brenda, Peace Valley, Missouri, Lee Busbey and wife Julie, Mountain View, Missouri, Roy Busbey, Peace Valley, Missouri, Connie Tucker and husband Brad, Mountain View, Missouri and Tena Harden, Peace Valley, Missouri, 20 grandchildren Justin Busbey and wife Tiffany, Trish Martin and husband Carl, Ethan Busbey and wife Ericka, Wesley Duckett and wife Alex, Christina Duckett, Matthew Busbey, Cheyenne Busbey, Billie Kendrick and husband Adam, Katie Busbey, Bethany Busbey, Tiffany King and husband Travis, Dillon Busbey and wife Kim, Jake, Cody and Shelby Summers, Joey Busbey, Carolina Tucker, Dakota Tucker and wife Megan, Shane Harden and wife Jordy, David Harden and wife Courtney and 24 great grandchildren, Landen Volner, Kyle, Cordaya and Alyssa Duckett, Mason, Aidon, Junior, Kaylee and Maria Duckett, Rosie and August Tucker, Madi Burnett, Gunnar Busbey, Hailee Martin, Remington and Rhett Busbey, Hunter Busbey, Randalynn and Raelyn Fish, Annalyn and Garreth Busbey, Peyton, Matthew and Jamie Harden, two sisters, Judy Wallander, Gail Anderson and husband Andy, three brothers, Donald Wallander and wife Pam, Dale Wallander and wife Barb, David Harden and wife Sue.

Her parents, one daughter, Catherine Busbey, one grandson, Jonathan Busbey, one brother, Terry Wallander and one sister, Shurley McQueen preceded her in death.

Mrs. Busbey will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Monday, at the Langston Street Chapel of  Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Bennett Chapel Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Graveside services for Doris Hardin, 89, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 3, 2020 at Hurst Cemetery, Fulton County, Arkansas, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Hardin passed away on July 30, 2020 in West Plains at Ozark Medical Center.

Doris was born in Hoisington, Kansas to Francis Womack and Alpha Mae Berry on July 13, 1931. She married Roy C. Hardin on November 1, 1946 in West Plains, Missouri at the age of 15. Doris worked as a beautician and owned a salon that she ran out of her home for many years while raising her children. She was a member of the First Assembly of God in Pomona, Missouri and was involved in various social clubs in the area.

She is survived by four children, Roy Neal Hardin, Sr. and wife, Pam, Brenda Lawrence and husband, Danny, Wanda McGrew and husband, Mike and Bobby Hardin and wife, Tammi; in addition, she is survived by a blessing of 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

Her parents, husband, one son, Edward Hardin, three grandsons, Logan Hardin, Casey Hillis and Jeffrey Lawrence, two brothers, Paul Womack and Bobby Womack and four sisters, Kathryn Divelbiss,  Bonnie Wagoner, Elsie Cooley and Barbara Rains, preceded her in death.,

The family of Doris wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the community of family and friends that loved Doris throughout the years.

Mrs. Hardin will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Sunday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Jean Elizabeth Burch, 87, Pomona, Missouri, passed away at 11:07 p.m., Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at her home.

She was born October 1, 1932, at Chicago, Illinois, to Edwin and Thelma Freeston.  On June 8, 1951, she was married at Berwyn, Illinois, to Leonard Anthony Burch, who preceded her in death on January 15, 2015.  Mrs. Burch was a homemaker and had lived in Libertyville and Chicago, Illinois.  She also enjoyed her home and farm in Koshkonong for a number of years with her husband prior to moving to Pomona.  Jean enjoyed cooking, baking, mowing and puzzles.  She loved her all of her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by four children, Linda Webb, Debbie Purol and husband, Jeff, Vivian Burch and Paula May and husband, Steven; six grandchildren, Zack Purol, Aaron Purol, Courtney Collins, Shelby Cagle, Jordan May and Kimberly Webb; and nine great-grandchildren, Aria, Tobi, Logan, Madisyn, Ryker, Rynleigh, Bentley, Brycen and Tucker.

Her parents, husband, two daughters, Laura and Renee and one grandson, Adam, preceded her in death.

Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Bobby L. Coursey, 60, Koshkonong, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 3, 2020 at Wayside Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Coursey peacefully passed away at 4:50 p.m., Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at Cox South, Springfield, Missouri.

He was born December 17, 1959, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina to Anny Stohr Coursey Wilson and the late Robert Coursey.  On October 11, 1979, he was married at Union Hill Church, to Bonnie Phipps and to their union two children were born, Bobby Lee Coursey and Rebecca Coursey Miller.  Bobby was a strong, ruff and tuff man, but had the biggest heart and would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather (OPA), uncle and friend to many and will be greatly missed.  Mr. Coursey was a faithful member of the Wayside Union Church, Koshkonong, Missouri.  One of Bobby’s favorite sayings by Paul Harvey “And on the 8^th day God looked down on his planned paradise and said, I need a caretaker, so God made a farmer”. 

He is survived by his wife of forty years, Bonnie Coursey; his son, Bobby Lee Coursey and wife, Carrie; his daughter, Rebecca Coursey Miller and husband, Brian; three grandchildren, Gracie and Joanee Coursey and Zachary Miller; his mother, Anny Coursey Wilson; and several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

His father and two brothers, Jesse and Gary Coursey, preceded him in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Family and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Funeral services for Joseph Dale Melvin, Sr., 64, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 31, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Melvin passed away at 9:36 p.m., Tuesday, June 28, 2020, at his home.

He was born September 15, 1955 at Springfield, Missouri, to Paul Leo Melvin and Nellie Elizabeth Hendrix Melvin.  Dale graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1974.  On August 1, 1975, he was married at White Church, Missouri, to Tammy Hunter.  Mr. Melvin was a veteran, having served with the United States Army.  He was a self-employed plumber for over forty years.  Dale enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors.  Mr. Melvin was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife, Tammy Melvin, of the family home; three children, Joe Melvin and significant other, Annie Crumble, Lexington, Missouri, Justin Melvin and significant other, Jennifer Allcorn, West Plains and Shawna Burcham, West Plains; ten grandchildren, Aubrey Burcham, Morgan Melvin, Kayelor Melvin, Aaralin Melvin, Ben Burcham, Keegan Allcorn, Madyson Melvin, Zachary Melvin, Mackenzie Melvin and Bryce Burcham; one great-grandchild, Kayson Walker; three brothers, Ronald Melvin and wife, Helen, Springfield, Missouri, Wayne Melvin and wife, Wilda, West Plains and Donnie Melvin, West Plains; three sisters, Rita Roberson and husband, Danny, Mt. Vernon, Missouri, Virginia Newberry, Valley Park, Missouri and Barbara Hanks and husband, Rick, Willow Springs, Missouri; two sisters-in-law, Bonnie Melvin, West Plains and Kim Reed, Rogers, Arkansas; and many nieces and nephews.

His parents, three brothers, David, Ed and Tom Melvin, his father-in-law, Jack Hunter and mother-in-law, Ruby Bryant, preceded him in death.

Mr. Melvin will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Graveside services for William Jr. “Dick” Stanley, 93, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Stanley passed away at 6:13 p.m., Saturday, July 25, 2020, at Ozarks Medical Center.

He was born July 29, 1926, at Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, to John William and Julia Gannon Stanley.  On March 1, 1950, he was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Helen L. Acklin.  Dick had been a farmer in the Howell Valley area for sixty-eight years.  He enjoyed working on lawnmowers and helping anyone with a need.  Dick was a quiet, humble man who loved his family and others.  A special thanks to our grandson, Will, for making his grandpa’s last few weeks happy and enjoyable.

He is survived by his wife of seventy years, Helen; his son, Gene Stanley and wife, Toy; four grandchildren, Regina Gower and husband, Randall, Selina Stanley, Audrea Ritter and husband, Shaun and Will Stanley and wife, Brittany; ten great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandsons; two special brothers-in-law, Robert Acklin and Ronald Acklin and wife, Marsha; two special nieces, Connie Riley and Carolyn Girdley and husband, Lynn; many special friends including Jackie and Larry Dean and the Grisham family.

His parents, four brothers, Clyde, Glen, Cleo and Marvin Stanley and two sisters, Ruby Moon and Ruth Proctor, and several nieces and nephews, preceded him in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or Junction Hill Pentecostal Church and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Graveside services for Nova Dwayne “Shorty” Martin, 83, Dora, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Ball Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Martin passed away at 3:26 p.m., Friday, July 24, 2020, at his home.

He was born January 11, 1937, at Dora, Missouri, to Novie Andy Martin and Flo Marie Hodgson Martin.  On May 20, 1956, he was married at Dora, Missouri, to Martha Ann Owen.  Before his retirement, Shorty was a Lead man at SEI.  He loved music; it was always a huge part of his life.  He had been a member of the Country Express Band since 1980 and was a bass player. Shorty also enjoyed fishing and hunting.  His family was his passion in life.  Mr. Martin was a member of Ball Church of Christ for forty years.

He is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Martha Martin; one son, Doug Martin and wife, Rhonda; son-in-law, Victor Hambelton; four grandchildren, Kasey Hambelton and fiancé Ashton Shipley, Mandy Verplancke and husband, Nathan, Brad Martin and wife, Diana and USAF Staff Sergeant, Adam Martin; five great-grandchildren, Brailyn, Andilynn, Reece, Cameron and Olivia; two sisters, Virginia Berry and Charlotte Johnson and husband, Lonnie; one sister-in-law, Sue Martin; and many nieces and nephews.

His parents, one daughter, Anna Hambelton, one brother, Glaine Martin, one sister, Wanda Brown, and two brothers-in-law, J.R. Brown and Jay Berry, preceded him in death.

Mr. Martin will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to Ball Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Graveside services for Arnold Adam Wade, 81, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Elk Creek Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Wade passed away peacefully at 6:00 a.m., Sunday, July 26, 2020, at his home.

He was born July 29, 1938, in Howell County, Missouri, just a few miles from the Norfork River, near Hammonds Mill. He was the son of Clyde Walter and Elsie Vina “Gunter” Wade.  Mr. Wade received his early education, at Vienna, a one room schoolhouse, and later furthered his education with EMT training and certification and attended Southwest Missouri State University. He served his country for many years in the National Guard, and shared many tales, stories, and events he experienced with his fellow soldiers.  On September 3, 1960 he was married at Elk Creek Church to Ruth Imogene Puckett. Mr. Wade began working at an early age, alongside his father, in the construction field building many of the houses in West Plains and the surrounding areas. He was also employed with construction jobs in St. Louis, Springfield and worked several years at the Shoe Factory. In the mid-1970s he became a minister of God’s word, becoming licensed and ordained with the Assemblies of God and served in such a capacity until well after his retirement. He was also a proud supporter of Grizzly Basketball, West Plains Zizzers and the Koshkonong Blue Jays as he worked as a bus driver for close to 30 years, retiring from West Plains School District.  Mr. Wade was a born-again Christian. He had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. He enjoyed life rather it was spending time with his kids, grandkids and in later years his great-grandkids. He looked forward to deer season, horse shows, travel, ballgames, etc. and attended them regularly; and he was always proud to loudly proclaim “his” as the best.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth Wade, of the family home; three children, his sons, Rodney Wade and wife, Tabatha, West Plains, Missouri, Ricke Wade and wife, Jackie, Alton, Missouri and his daughter, Renetta Wade Peterson and husband Shayne, West Plains, Missouri; seven grandchildren Denver Wade and wife Lisa, Lacy Fox and husband Rick, Johna Wade, Summer Freeman and husband Matthew, Sydney Wade, Stone Peterson and Shayleeana Peterson; 10great-grandchildren Memphis, Monroe and Marshall Wade, Rylie, Stetson and Sawyer Fox, Huxley and Avett Freeman and Maverick and Draxton Wade; four sisters, Clydene Strader, Marylene Romans, Vonda Johnson and Joy Strawn; two brothers, James Wade and Warren Wade; four sisters-in-law, Dora Lloyd, Virginia Puckett, Wilma Joyce Puckett and Wilma Jean Puckett; and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Wade is preceded in death by his parents, one grandson, Zayne LeeAdam Peterson, two sisters, Rosalee Ryan and Dianna Hoagland and one brother Lawrence Wade.

 Memorial contributions may be made to Elk Creek Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date for Melinda Johnson, 80, West Plains, Missouri.

Mrs. Johnson passed away at 10:00 p.m., Thursday, July 23, 2020, at her home.

She was born November 16, 1939, at East Sumner, Maine, to Alfred Putnam Chesley and Grace Alice Fearon Chesley.  Melinda was a Registered Nurse and had worked at Ozarks Medical Center and the West Plains R-7 School District for many years.  She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren was known for her gardening and flowers.  Mrs. Johnson attended Bethel Baptist Church.

She is survived by three children, Brian Kinder and wife, Debra, Lucinda Jones and husband, Kenny and Sheila Kinder; five grandchildren, Sam, Cassidy, Caitlin, Amber and Brandi; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Paul Chesley and wife, Betty and Russell Chesley and wife, Marilyn; one sister, Merriel Perry and husband, Robert; one brother-in-law, Daniel Douglass; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband and one sister, Martha Douglass, preceded her in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

A graveside memorial service for Christopher Andrew Burgess, 51, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 1, 2020, at Amy Cemetery. 

Mr. Burgess passed away April 15, 2020 at his home.

He was born December 7, 1968, at Benton Harbor, Michigan, to Freeman A. Burgess and Deborah (Erwin) Slavings.  Mr. Burgess had worked as a welder for most of his life.  He loved motorcycles, camping, riding four wheelers and spending time with his family.  Mr. Burgess was a member of Amy Baptist Church.

He is survived by two children, Morgan Cook and husband, Dillynn and Sidney Burgess, all of Rolla, Missouri, his mother and step-father, Deborah and Carl Slavings, Caulfield, Missouri; one sister, Michelle Burgess, State of Michigan; one step-sister, Abby Slavings, State of Michigan; and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

His father preceded him in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Family and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Jody McCartney, 66, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 8:15 a.m., Friday, July 24, 2020, at her home.  Arrangements are pending under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

James Raymond Johnson, Sr. was born in Portales, New Mexico on August 28 1952 and passed away on July 18, 2020 in West Plains Missouri and formerly a longtime resident of Turlock, California.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  He loved the outdoors and finding the simple beauty in life. Up to the very end he had a thirst for knowledge and could accomplish anything he set his mind to.

He is survived by his wife, Nellie Johnson (Treat) of West Plains, Missouri; his children, James and wife Brenda, Joshua and Brandi, of California; step-children Dawn and Niki of Missouri; 4 grandchildren; 6 step-grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 3 step-great-grandchildren; one sister Sandra; and one brother John of California.

He was preceded in death by his father James, mother Myrtle and wife Betty.

“God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around you and he whispered Come With Me”

Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Stephanie Jean Walker, 63, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Homeland Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Walker passed away at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at Ozarks Medical Center.

Funeral services for Michael McCracken, 74, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. McCracken passed away at 12:56 a.m., Sunday, July 19, 2020, at Ozarks Medical Center.

He was born July 4, 1946, at West Plains, Missouri, to John A. McCracken and Clara Adelle Turner McCracken.  On April 14, 2017, he was married at West Plains, to Sandra Pruiett.  Mr. McCracken was a disabled veteran, having served in Vietnam with the 2^nd Battalion 4^th Marines 3^rd Division.  He received several commendations including National Defense Service Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal and Rifle Marksman Badge.  He was proud of his service for his Country.  Mike was a hard worker; he loved horses and kids and was known for telling jokes.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra McCracken, of the family home; three step-children, Neal Moss, West Plains, Justin Moss and wife, Jill and Sarah Branstetter and husband, Terry, all of State of Arkansas; eight grandchildren, Nolan, Patsy, Audry, Everett, Kaitlyn and husband, Tim, Brittney, Jesse and wife, Kasi, and Cody; six great-grandchildren, Avery, Kambrie, Kashton,  Kyler, Raelee and Alyssa; two brothers, Dean McCracken and wife, Vici and Don McCracken and wife, Shirley, all of West Plains; one sister, Linda Alsup and husband, Dean, State of Tennessee; several nieces and nephews, including special nephew, Kevin McCracken and wife, Vickie; and many other relatives.

His parents, one brother, Ted McCracken and one sister, Betty VonAllmen, preceded him in death.

Mr. McCracken will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.   Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Funeral services for Sally Frances Ford, 86, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 24, 2020 at Central Church of Christ, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Ford went to her eternal home on July 20, 2020.  Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God gave her peace throughout her long and beautiful life and especially in her last weeks.

She was born February 5, 1934, at Moko, Arkansas, to William “Bud” Dykes and Ruth Bernice Sills Dykes.  On February 7, 1951, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to the love of her life and the joy of her days, Henry George Ford, who preceded her in death on October 21, 2015.  Having become a Christian at the age of 12, Sally loved the Lord beyond all else.  Her quiet yet contagious faith echoed into her life with continuous acts of service and overwhelming gratitude of the people surrounding her.  She was a faithful member of the Central Church of Christ in West Plains.  After working as a telephone operator in Michigan and then as a cook at Junction Hill School, she treasured her work beside her husband on the family farm and found great delight in caring for those she loved, namely her children and their children, her sisters-in-law,  her extended family and friends.  Ultimately, she loved cooking memorable dishes, she loved her grandchildren and she loved Jesus (and not in that order).  A self-taught cook, always modestly brushing off her talents, Sally greatly enjoyed preparing meals for others, whether a large family dinner, providing meals for neighbors, or simply anyone in need.  Her family spent years trying to master many of her recipes including her hot rolls, among many other delicious dishes from her kitchen.  Her love of the Bible and her commitment to reading it daily inspired her to leave ice water in the mailbox for the postman on hot summer days, to be a trusted confidant who shared great wisdom, and to put others before herself without fail.  Above all, her unconditional love and her tender acceptance will be missed most of all, and our great loss is now Heaven’s great gain.  Please honor her by sharing your precious memories of Sally with her family and anyone that crosses your path. 

She is survived by two children, Mike Ford and wife, Carol, Peace Valley, Missouri and Nancy Chamberlain and husband, Danny, Springfield, Missouri; four grandchildren, Shannon Kiefer and husband, Chris, Chris Ford and wife, Jennifer, Brandon Chamberlain and Zac Crase and fiancé, Clair Plummer; and five great-grandchildren, Gracie, Logan, Cade, Ainsley and Austin.

Her parents, husband, one infant son, Larry Wayne, one infant brother and her sister, Marie Perry, preceded her in death.

Mrs. Ford will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Mint Springs Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Barbara J . Ady, 56, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 7:54 a.m., Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at West Vue Nursing & Rehab Center.  Arrangements are pending, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A memorial service for Thomas Edward Eagleman, 49, Bryan, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 25, 2020, at First Church of God, 1700 Wayhaven, West Plains, Missouri.  The family will receive their friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 24, 2020, at First Church of God.  

Tom passed away July 5, 2020 in Oklahoma. 

He was born August 3, 1970, at West Plains, Missouri, to Arthur Thomas Eagleman and Katie Lynn Hensley Eagleman.  Tom graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1989.  He was an Account Executive at American Home Patient.  He enjoyed bird hunting with family and going fishing. He also loved woodworking and making things from leather.

He is survived by one sister, Wendy Dixon and husband, Ron, West Plains; two nephews, Zack Dixon and wife, Cecilia, Springfield, Missouri and Derrick Dixon and wife, McKenzie, Diggins,  Missouri; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

His parents preceded him in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to any Animal Shelter of choice.  Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

Funeral services for Ernest Beljean, 89, Pomona, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Beljean passed away at 1:35 p.m., Thursday, July 16, 2020, at his home.

He was born February 17, 1931, at Holtville, California, to Herman Beljean, Sr. and Sophia Wolfsenberger Beljean.  On January 14, 1956, he was married at Chula Vista, California, to Patricia Arnold.  Mr. Beljean was a member of the California National Guard for several years, was a member of Knights of Columbus and was a bell ringer for the Salvation Army.  He was a hard worker.  Mr. Beljean was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Patricia Beljean, of the family home; seven children, Martin Beljean and wife, Linda, West Plains, Missouri, Conrad Beljean, Olive Branch, Mississippi, Eric Beljean, Pomona, Missouri, Gloria Warrens and husband, John, Knoxville, Tennessee, Agnes Roberts and husband, Ron, Big Bear, California, Walter Beljean, Pomona, Missouri and Zack Beljean, West Plains, Missouri; six grandchildren, Brandi Groves, Marcus Beljean, Sonia Beljean, Christina Beljean, Trisha Warrens and Rachel Warrens; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Edward Beljean and wife, Ernestine, Prescott, Arizona and Walter Beljean and wife, Miti, San Obispo, California; one sister, Mary Funnell, Tucson, Arizona; and many nieces and nephews.

His parents, daughter-in-law, Sandy Beljean, two grandchildren, Samantha Jo and Crystal Beljean, one sister, Gertrude Pritchard and one brother, Herman Beljean, Jr., preceded him in death.

Mr. Beljean will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Pregnancy Resource Center, Mountain Grove, Missouri and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775. 

Graveside services for Mary L. Johnson, 95, Springfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Willow Springs City Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Johnson passed away at 5:20 a.m., Friday, July 17, 2020, at Glendale Gardens Nursing & Rehab.

She was born September 25, 1924, at Weldon, Illinois, to Bert Harrison Carr and Ruth Yochum Carr.  She graduated from High School at Farmer City, Illinois in 1942.  In 1943, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Alfred Otto Siegrist, who preceded her in death in 1987.  Before her retirement, she worked at Singer Sewing Machine and Stephens College Gift Shop.  She was a former member of the Methodist Church in Willow Springs and had attended Pomona Christian Church and Burnham Baptist Church.

She is survived by three children, Gary Siegrist and wife, Sharon, Springfield, Missouri, Tom Siegrist, Willow Springs, Missouri and Ruth Hall and husband, Bill, Springfield, Missouri; son-in-law, Don Pruitt; nine grandchildren, Jason, Matthew, Kent, Curt, Becky, Randy, Robert, Sandy and Sherry; and many great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Her parents, one daughter, Ginny Pruitt, two grandchildren, Keith and Ronnie and one brother, preceded her in death.

Mrs. Johnson will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to any charity of choice and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

A graveside service for June Elaine Alsup, 87, Springfield, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 20, 2020, at Burnham Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Alsup went into the open arms of her Savior on April 10, 2020.

She was born June 9, 1932 in New London, Connecticut to Carl Oscar Freeman and Carin Sundt Freeman.  June married Donald Lewis Alsup in New London, Connecticut on October 27, 1951 and they had 54 years together prior to his death in 2005. June had a second life love at the age of 78 with John Jenkins of Clever, Missouri, who preceded her in death in 2016. She is also preceded in death by her parents, her sister Margaret Freeman and her brother Ralph Freeman.

June was a loving wife, homemaker and mother. After raising her family, she graduated from LPN School in 1976. She loved music, sewing and traveling. June was a member of the West Side Family Life Center and her love of God was evident in how she raised her family and in the care she gave to her patients.

June is survived by her brother, David Freeman of Augusta Montana and five children: Mark Alsup (Dorothea) of Springfield Missouri, Deborah Stratton (Kenny) of Springfield Missouri, Susan Winkelmann (Robert) of Columbia Missouri, Donna Alsup (Ken) of Pomona, Missouri and Barry Alsup (Cathleen) of Pomona, Missouri. June is also survived by 11 grandchildren: Rob, Chris, Jill, Eric, Molly, Maggie, Luke, Matthew, Jesse, Adam and William as well as 16 great-grandchildren.

June’s family wishes to express their gratitude for the wonderful care June received at the Manor at Elfindale during her later years with a special thank you to Janna, Angela and Bobby. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the employee assistance program at the Manor at Elfindale in Springfield, Missouri.