James Othal Paschal, 60, Caulfield, Missouri, passed away at 2:32 a.m., Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Ozarks Medical Center.
He was born November 3, 1960, at West Plains, Missouri to the late James W. Paschall and Mary Jewell Collins Paschall. James was raised in West Plains and was the owner and operator of Paschall Heating and Air. Mr. Paschall was a very active outdoor person and loved to fish and hunt.
He is survived by his children and step-children, Sheila Lassley and husband, Brandon, Tisa Boulander and Jimmy Goss; several grandchildren, who loved to fish and visit with grandpa; three sisters, Wilma Jones, West Plains, Missouri, Jewell Marcak, Pomona, Missouri and Mary Joyce Paschall, Springville, California; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
James is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, several aunts and uncles, one niece, one brother Jesse Lynn Paschall and several cousins.
Funeral services for Ruby Jean Jolliff, 83, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020 in the Langston Street Chapel at direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Jolliff passed away at 4:09 a.m., Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Ozarks Medical Center.
She was born December 22, 1936, at West Plains, Missouri, to Roy Johnston and Mable McCracken Johnston. On August 12, 1955, she was married at West Plains, to Carl Jolliff. She loved her husband and was Carl’s special jewel. Ruby loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Jolliff loved God; her salvation day was on a Good Friday, March 3 in the early 1960’s.
She is survived by her husband, Carl Jolliff, of the family home; two children, Ron Jolliff and wife, Angie and Kevin Jolliff, all of Peoria, Illinois; seven grandchildren, Laura Hodges and husband, Michael; Joe Jolliff, Matt Jolliff and wife, Molly, Sarah Mitzelfelt and husband, Ben, Karla Houston, Jerritt Jolliff and wife, Jen and Shawna Borland husband, David; thirteen great-grandchildren, one sister, Betty Riley, West Plains; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, one daughter-in-law, Paula Jolliff, one brother, Leroy Johnston and one sister, Doris McBride, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Jolliff Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Jolliff Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Wanda Ruth Mattingly, 84, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at South Fork Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Mattingly graduated to Heaven on November 12, 2020.
She was born July 4, 1936, in Jack County, Texas, to Calvin Morris and Nanny Cordelia Greer Morris. On September 13, 1952, she was married at Fort Worth, Texas, to Jesse Herbert Mattingly, Jr., who preceded her in death on April 22, 2002. Wanda was a member of Amy Baptist Church. She loved her two sons and all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved southern gospel music and ministered with her husband and their boys when they were in high school.
She is survived by two children, Jimmy Mattingly and wife, Ruby, Moody, Missouri and Herbert Mattingly and wife, Debbie, Moody, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Angela Littlejohn and husband, Jon, Jeremiah Mattingly, Naomi Moss and husband, Lance, Jedidiah Mattingly and wife Chare’, Rebekah Wolthuis and husband, Alan, Rachel Friend and husband, Joshua, Ruth Ann Mattingly and Jonathan Mattingly and wife, Sarah; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Jerry Morris; three sisters, Patsy Clark, Doris Evans and Shirley Ervin; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, two brothers, C. H. Morris and Virgil Morris and three sisters, Eloise Holder, Jeanita Lewis and Linda Friend, preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to South Fork Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Visitation services for Donna Marie Pfister, 68, West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Sunday, November 15, 2020, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Pfister passed away at 1:58 p.m., Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at Care Manor Nursing & Rehab, Mountain Home, Arkansas.
She was born March 29, 1952, at Springfield, Missouri, to Donald Burk and Louise Grider Burk. On July 22, 1972, she was married at Highlandville, Missouri, to Jerry Pfister. Mrs. Pfister was a Registered Nurse, a surgical supervisor and taught surgical technology. Donna enjoyed embroidering and taking care of others; she especially enjoyed having lunch with retired hospital staff and lunch with “The Moody Girls”.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry Pfister, of the family home; two children, Greg Pfister, Kansas City, Missouri and Melanie Barnes and husband, Jeff, West Plains, Missouri; one grandchild, Austin Pfister; two brothers, Jack Burk and wife, Cindy, Sparta, Missouri and Larry Burk, Highlandville, Missouri; two sisters, Carol Nelson, Sparta, Missouri and Cheryl Johnson, Ozark, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services for Jerry Lee Briscoe, 82, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at New Liberty Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Briscoe passed away at 5:55 p.m., Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at Ozarks Medical Center.
He was born July 7, 1938, at home just west of West Plains. He was the youngest of the fifteen children of Ira Ellsworth Briscoe and Artie Mariah Tilson (Hopkins) Briscoe. He attended the one room school at Crider, Missouri, before beginning high school in Dora, Missouri. After his mother sold the family farm at Crider, they moved to West Plains where Jerry graduated with the Class of 1956. On December 29, 1957, he was married to Billie Louise Lewis in Hernando, Mississippi. His love, Billie, preceded him in death on September 11, 2013. Jerry began working at Bohrer’s Drugstore located on Court Square when he was fifteen. As the “Drugstore” evolved into being only a pharmacy, Jerry moved with it continuing to work side by side with Albert Bohrer until he sold the pharmacy in the early 1980s. Jerry then worked a variety of jobs finishing his work career at Stewart-Morrison Redi Mix where he was lovingly referred to as “Grandpa.” After retirement, he accompanied Billie daily on her mail route. Until his health began to decline, Grandpa was always the life of the party with a joke for everyone. His grandchildren lovingly remember him as their “Partner in crime.” Jerry often told how he taught his grandchildren to drive a stick but said they drove like their Grandma – their foot on the pedal and the pedal to the metal.
He is survived by his three children, Vickie Lawrence and husband, Eddie, Rodney Briscoe and wife, Marilyn, and Jo Lindberg, all of West Plains; five grandchildren, Jerrod Lawrence, West Plains, Mariah Hayes and husband, Jason, West Plains, Ira Briscoe, Lanton, Missouri, Tessa Ebert and husband, Logan, West Plains and Zoe Lindberg, West Plains; three step-grandchildren, Nita Cawvey, West Plains, Nancy Foulke and husband, Bob, Cassville, Missouri and Kelli VonAllmen and husband, Ricky, West Palins; four great-grandchildren, Jud, Rodney Wade, Jetty and Rylee; six step-great-grandchildren, Scotty, Ann-Renee, Madyson, Taylor, Evan and Luke; three sisters, Loretta Ball, West Plains, Ruth Bennett, West Plains and Rae Rhyne, Grand Junction, Colorado; and numerous nieces and nephews.
His parents, wife, his Briscoe siblings, I. J., Glen, Chub, Burl, Eva, Theaddus, Ethel, Maxine and Lorene, his Hopkins siblings, Warren and Juanita Mahan, his mother-in-law, Alma Lewis and several dearly loved nephews, preceded him 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.
Graveside services for Rose Marie Kleinschmidt, 85, Pomona, Missouri, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 13, 2020 at Wright City Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Kleinschmidt passed away at 2:10 a.m., Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at Willow Care Nursing Home, Willow Springs, Missouri.
She was born February 17, 1935, at St. Louis, Missouri, to Andrew H. Ordelheide and Frona L. Gerdeman Ordelheide. On June 26, 1954, she was married at Wright City, Missouri, to Norris H. Kleinschmidt, who preceded her in death on January 19, 1981. Rose loved gardening, sewing, ceramics and traveling.
She is survived by two children, Jean Warren and husband, Mark, Pomona, Missouri and Lisa Kay Kleinschmidt, Warrenton, Missouri; one grandchild, Vicki L. Martin and husband, Seth, Pomona, Missouri; one brother, Neal Ordelheide and wife, Norma, Warrenton, Missouri; and two nephews, Andrew Ordelheide and wife, Sue and Chad Ordelheide.
Her parents, husband and one granddaughter, Carrie Ann Gentry, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Barnes Children’s Hospital or American Heart Association and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Reba Vaughan McGinnis, 92, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 13, 2020 at Free Union Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. McGinnis passed away at 3:56 p.m., Sunday, November 8, 2020, at Ozarks Medical Center.
She was born January 17, 1928, at Gamaliel, Arkansas, to Carl Wells and Rachael Hathcock Wells. On May 27, 1949, she was married at Bakersfield, Missouri, to Cletus Vaughan, who preceded her in death on April 21, 1994. Together they operated C.W. Vaughan Store for over forty years. On January 12, 1999, she was married to Marlin McGinnis, who preceded her in death on October 8, 2012. Reba was a woman of faith; she played the piano at First Baptist Church of Bakersfield for many years. She loved to spend time with family and friends.
She is survived by special nephew, Brent Lidgard and wife, Denise and their children, Kegun, Brayden and Makenzie; special niece, Gayla Alexander and husband, Fred; special nephew, Jason; extended family, Wayne Wells and wife, Yvonne, Ronnie Hathcock and Derek, Megan, Matt and Ryan, Linda and Bob Curtis and Lisa Johann; and sister-in-law, Youvah Schafer.
Her parents, husbands, two brothers, J. B. Wells and Clifford Hathcock and two nieces, Patti Hathcock and Debbie Wells, preceded her in death.
Mrs. McGinnis will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to The Gideon Bible Society and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Glendora Johnson, 88, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Pottersville Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday at The Historic Post Office, 204 East Main Street, West Plains, Missouri.
Mrs. Johnson passed away at 10:10 p.m., Friday, November 6, 2020, at her home.
She was born November 16, 1931, at Pottersville, Missouri, to Fred Belcher and Thelma Wheat Belcher. On March 2, 1950, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Raymond Jr. Johnson, who preceded her in death on February 2, 1995. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed the activities of all of her children and grandchildren. She attended many ballgames in her life and was a big Cardinals fan. Her hobbies included going to yard sales, drawing and writing poems. Mrs. Johnson was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her children, Denise Philpott, Terry Johnson and wife, Teresa, Marisa Wilkening and husband, Ted, Lavina Wilkening and husband, Charley, James Johnson and Sherry Johnson; her grandchildren, Monica Kesling and Brad Hale, Tiffany Atkisson, Sheldon Wilkening, Afton McCall, Seth Johnson and wife, Mallory, Lindsay McCall, Dylan Wilkening, Shelbey Wilkening, Landon Wilkening, Brian Johnson and wife, Shelly and Brad Johnson; her great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Kesling, Dakota Kesling and wife, Kelsee, MaKaala Harris, Haddlee Atkisson, Addison Sanders, Colten Johnson, Cassidy Johnson, Camry Johnson and Briar Johnson; her great-great-grandchildren, Payton Kesling, Rayelee Gregory and Maddox Kesling; many nieces and nephews including Elaine Baker and husband, Mark and their son, Alex; and all that called her “Grandma Glendy”.
Her parents, husband, two brothers, Vedron Belcher and wife, Shirley and Lee Belcher and wife, Alvina and one sister, Margie Stoll and husband, Doug, preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pottersville Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Angielee Catherine Huddleston, 98, Ironton, Missouri, will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Huddleston passed away at 6:00 p.m., Monday, November 9, 2020, at Baptist Home, Ironton, Missouri.
She was born April 16, 1922, at West Plains, Missouri, to Mont Clifton Palmer and Rose Hawkins Palmer. Raised along with sister, Faye Palmer, Angie spent the first 18 years of her life in West Plains; graduating as a proud Zizzer in 1940. During World War II, Angie lived for a time in Springfield, Missouri working for her uncle, Oda Hawkins, at his grocery store. Moving back to West Plains, Angie took a job at the West Plains Bank and settled into a life that would touch many others. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in West Plains upon her profession of faith, and continued active throughout her time residing in town. Angie married Dr. James Allen Huddleston, Sr. on Thanksgiving Day in the Fellowship Hall at First Baptist Church, in 1961. In 1966, her growing family moved to Bridgeton, Missouri (suburban St. Louis County). There she raised her two sons; Allen and Stuart. Her family moved their letter of membership to the Fee Fee Baptist Church in Bridgeton where she remained a member until her death. Angie was a fixture at the JCPenney store at Northwest Plaza, where she worked for more than three decades. She moved to the Baptist Home in Ironton, Missouri in 2017, and remained there until her passing.
She is survived by son, James Allen Huddleston Jr., daughter-in-law Donna and three grand-daughters: Kalee, Anitra, and Natasha, two great-grand-daughters: Kaitlyn and Emily, and three grand-sons: Brayden, Jerry, and Remi. Also surviving, son, Stuart Lynn Huddleston, daughter-in-law Christy and two grand-sons: Ethan and Evan.
All who knew Angie could attest that she was kind, gentle, and caring. These were fruits of the Holy Spirit within her. The meaning in her life came by grace through faith in Christ. She will endure in our hearts and minds because Christ endures.
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23
Memorial contributions may be made to Feefee Baptist Church Building Fund and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Sue Carolyn Harrill, 83, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Harrill Cemetery, Stoutland, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Harrill passed away at 6:30 a.m., Monday, November 9, 2020, at West Vue Green House Homes.
She was born March 30, 1937, at Lebanon, Missouri, to Jack E. Payne and Ruth B. Nelson Payne. On August 25, 1956, she was married at Lebanon, Missouri, to William Harrill. Mrs. Harrill enjoyed her family and cooking.
She is survived by her husband, Bill Harrill, of the family home; two sons, Alan Harrill and wife, Terry, West Plains and Steve Harrill and wife, Donna, Ozark, Missouri; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Her parents and one son, Michael Wayne Harrill, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Harrill will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon Bible Society and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Ernestean Jenell Collins Webb, 84, Willow Springs, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 9, 2020 at CrossWay Fellowship Church, Willow Springs, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Webb passed away at 8:31 a.m., Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Missouri.
She was born August 6, 1936, at Cave City, Arkansas to Joe Drinnon and Ethella King Drinnon. On September 12, 1952, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Wiley Collins, who preceded her in death. On August 30, 2004, she was married at Ash Flat, Arkansas, to Harold Lee Webb, who preceded her in death on May 4, 2015. Ernestean had worked at Rawlings for over twenty years and also at Conway Winters and Brown Shoe Factory. She also did machine quilting for thirty years. She enjoyed quilting, ceramics and decorating cakes. Mrs. Webb was a member of CrossWay Fellowship Church for over seven years.
She is survived by three children, Dennis Collins, Sparta, Missouri, Terry Collins and wife, Charlotte, Willow Springs, Missouri and Larry Collins, Ellsinore, Missouri; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one sister, Francis; two brothers, Joe and Coy Drinnon; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husbands and one granddaughter preceded her in death.
Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, at CrossWay Fellowship Church. Burial will be in the Willow Springs City Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to National Kidney Foundation and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Veda Kathryn Morrison, 92, Overland Park, Kansas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 6, 2020 at Fairview Cemetery, Salem, Arkansas, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Morrison passed away at 9:18 a.m., Monday, November 2, 2020, at Leawood Gardens Senior Living, Overland Park, Kansas.
She was born July 28, 1928, at Salem, Arkansas, to Kergil Arvest York and Lois Ardell Montgomery York. On August 5, 1950, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Clyde Orgil Morrison, who preceded her in death on July 21, 2008. For many years, Mrs. Morrison was a Realtor in Springfield, Missouri. She was a hard worker and in her free time she enjoyed painting and crocheting. She and her husband enjoyed their flower gardens together. Veda loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Mrs. Morrison was a member of the Church of Christ and lastly attended Sunset Church of Christ, Springfield, Missouri.
She is survived by four children, Tom Morrison and wife, Jill, Springfield, Missouri, Torrey Morrison Sidney, Nebraska, Tim Morrison and wife, Lindsey, Kansas City, Missouri and Tammie Summers and husband, Bill, Minneapolis, Minnesota; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ronald York and wife, Robin and K. A. York, all of West Plains; one sister, Irene Sanderson, Salem, Arkansas; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, three brothers, Avril, Doyne and Doyle York and two sisters, Joy McBurnett and Jean Payne, preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to Fairview Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Gary Neal Collins, 66, Dora, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Ball Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Collins passed away at 9:21 p.m., Monday, October 26, 2020, at his home.
He was born February 5, 1954, at West Plains, Missouri, to Walter Neal Collins and Juanita Wanda Hambelton Collins. On April 20, 1973 he was married at Gainesville, Missouri to Connie Lynn Smith. After graduating from Dora High School in 1972 Gary attended Auto Mechanics Technical School in Springfield, Missouri. After completing that training he worked as a heavy equipment mechanic and later in Chevrolet Dealerships. In 1981, he moved his family to Kingfisher, Oklahoma to get rich in the oil fields. It didn’t take him long to decide that money wasn’t everything, so he packed the family back up and returned to the hills and hollars of Dora. He was a long time employee at Stewart’s Construction in West Plains, Missouri and had been a farmer his whole life and enjoyed his farm, camping, fishing and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Connie Collins; one daughter, Tracy Lovan and husband, Kelly, Pottersville, Missouri; one son, Matthew Collins, Dora, Missouri; five grandchildren, Kendall, Connor and Raylee Lovan and Mason and Clayton Collins; one brother, Bradley Collins, and wife, Mary Dora, Missouri; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Maggie and Gene Newton, Shirley Hambelton, Joel and Lynda Smith and Sharon and Don Wilson; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Timothy Collins and one grandson, Brayden Collins.
Visitation services will be from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 6, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Children’s Miracle Network, Ronald McDonald House or Ball Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Scott Cawvey, 49, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 8, 2020 at State Line Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Cawvey passed away at 4:10 p.m., Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at West Plains.
He was born February 7, 1971, at West Plains, to Renee Hoopes Cawvey and the late Michael Gerald Cawvey. Scott graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1989. He was married to Nita Lawrence on September 24, 1994. He was the father of Michael Scott (Scotty) Jr. and Ann-Renee. Other than hauling hay in the summer, his only employment has been with the family-owned business, Cawvey’s Electric Motor Service over thirty years. Scott enjoyed the camaraderie of hunting, a brief stint as a team roper, outdoing his father-in-law with his tomato crop, and his cab tractor with the air conditioner blowing and Cardinals baseball on the radio. He took great pride in being an Uncle to so many and letting them know in which order he liked them from best to least when they were together. He loved his running dogs, coyote hunting, and his herd of cattle. Scott was always an entertainer and loved his two weeks at Deer Camp each fall with the menu planning and cooking for the entire gang. Above all of these favorites were his children. Ann-Renee is sure she was his favorite child because she inherited his fun sense of humor, his looks, and the fact he loved having her spend his money. Scotty is sure he was the favorite because he was known for being polite, he inherited his dad’s strong work ethic, and the fact Scott could count on him to feed his dogs and do other chores on the farm. Scott was so proud of getting both a new son and daughter-in-law this Spring. He knew Ashley was a keeper when she chose to drink milk at meal times, her adventurous food spirit, and her skills with makeup amazed Scott. Noah was a keeper when he walked into our home and instantly made himself comfortable by scrounging through the cabinets and refrigerator and simply for being the world’s coolest son-in-law ever. Scott was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He is survived by his wife, Nita Cawvey; his two children and spouses Scotty and Ashley Cawvey, West Plains, and Ann-Renee and Noah Lawson, Springfield; his beloved mother, Renee Cawvey, West Plains; his only surviving sibling, Michelle Wood and husband Shane, West Plains; his father-in-law and mother-in-law Ed and Vickie Lawrence, West Plains; sisters-in law and brothers-in-law, Nancy and Bob Foulke, Cassville, Missouri; Jerrod Lawrence, West Plains; Mariah and Jason Hayes, West Plains; his dear Uncle Gary (Fuzzy) Cawvey, West Plains; several cousins, great-aunts and uncles, many dear friends; and those that called him Uncle: Cierra, Michael, Ryan, Cole, Cameron, Clay, Cutter, Jaxson, Bristol, Ashby, Evan, Jud, and Jetty.
His father, Mike Cawvey; his brother, Stacy; his sister, Shawna; maternal grandparents, H. Reneer and Gladys Hoopes and paternal grandparents Gerald and Laura Jean Cawvey, precede him in death.
Visitation services will be held from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or Foundation Fighting Blindness and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Dorothy Muessel Robinson, 91, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 2:10 p.m., Monday, November 2, 2020, at her home. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for William Joseph (Bill) Richardson, 70, Pottersville, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Elijah Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Richardson passed away at 8:21 p.m., Saturday, October 31, 2020, at Ozarks Medical Center.
He was born February 26, 1950, at Pottersville, Missouri, to James Cecil Richardson and Bertha Lou Collins Richardson. Bill graduated from Bakersfield High School with the Class of 1968. On March 18, 1972, he was married at St. Louis, Missouri, to Deborah Gale Burke, who preceded him in death on January 1, 2008. He enjoyed fishing, watching football and listening to music; he loved his family and enjoyed time with them and his grandchildren. Mr. Richardson was a member of the Church of Christ.
He is survived by three children, Shan Marie Richardson, West Plains, Brian O’Neal Richardson, Pottersville, Missouri and Brett Auburn Richardson, Pottersville, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Justin Brown, Brittany Major, Makayla Hensley, Laiken McKinney, Paydon Guernsey, Samantha Schulz and Kalie Cole; three great-grandchildren, Isaiah Velarde, Buddy Schulz and Jameson Major; four brothers, Charles Richardson and wife, Phyllis, Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, Doyle Richardson and wife, Joan, West Plains, Jerry Richardson and wife, Vickey, Bakersfield, Missouri and Gary Richardson and wife, Janet, Bakersfield, Missouri; two sisters, Sherry Pemberton and husband, Rocky, Gamaliel, Arkansas and Terry Collins and husband, Morgan, Caulfield, Missouri; and a host of nieces and nephews.
His parents, wife and one brother, James Richardson, preceded him in death.
Graveside services for Edna Lorena Moffis, 88, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 6, 2020 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Moffis passed away at 10:45 a.m., Sunday, November 1, 2020, at Brooke Haven Health Care.
She was born September 17, 1932, to Wilburn Arnold Gunter and Elda Mayfield Gunter. On March 16, 1974, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Elmer Eugene “Pat” Moffis, who preceded her in death on February 12, 2010. Before her retirement, Mrs. Moffis worked at the International Shoe Factory. She enjoyed fishing and going out on the lake on the family’s pontoon boat. She loved spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by three children, Charles Croney and wife, Barb, Houston, Missouri, JoAnn Kocher and Patrick Moffis and wife, Mandee, all of West Plains; two step-children, David Moffis and wife, Margie, Arnold, Missouri and Daniel Moffis, West Plains; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, including Madison, Montana, Peyton, David, Christopher, Chad, Parker and Taylor; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, one son, Ronnie Croney, one daughter, Beverly Jean Upton and all of her siblings, 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.
Graveside services for Judith Kay DeShazo, 76, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 2, 2020 at Howell Valley Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. DeShazo passed away at 11:02 a.m., Thursday, October 29, 2020, at her home.
She was born December 9, 1943, at Springfield, Missouri, to James Bruce Akridge and Helen Akridge. Judith graduated in 1965 from Missouri State University – Springfield with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Education and was a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority. She taught school for more than thirty years, many of those at Glenwood.
She is survived by her husband, Patrick Timothy (Tim) DeShazo, West Plains; two daughters, Lori DeShazo and Jennifer Burtrum and husband, Robert, all of West Plains; three grandchildren, Bo Burtrum, West Plains, Hunter Burtrum, Springfield, Missouri and McKenzie Burtrum, Springfield, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, step-mother, Mary Jane Akridge, one son, Patrick Timothy (Timmy) DeShazo, Jr., two aunts, Ruth Hayes and Sarah (Snookie) Herbert, preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to Leukemia Society and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Delbert Houston Brickey, 85, Batesville, Arkansas, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 30, 2020 at the Bakersfield Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Brickey passed away at 6:24 p.m., Monday, October 26, 2020 at Cave City Nursing Home, Cave City, Arkansas.
He was born January 14, 1935, at Elijah, Missouri, to Albert Houston Brickey and Barbara Lou Anderson Brickey. On March 18, 1956, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Nellie Bragg. Mr. Brickey was a veteran, having served with the United States Army. He was a member of the VFW. Mr. Brickey served as a Corporal in the 160th Army Infantry during Korea in 1953. He spent nearly six weeks on the front lines of battle handling specialized heavy weaponry. After an intense battle along the 38th parallel, he and a fellow soldier were the only two survivors left from his platoon. For his service and commitment in combat, he was awarded a commendation medal and combat infantry badge. Delbert was a family man and enjoyed going to all family events. His favorite saying was “Do what you can do and let the low end drag.” He was always positive in good or bad situations and would often say “I’ve never seen it so good.” Mr. Brickey was a member of Batesville First Assembly of God Church.
He is survived by his wife of over sixty-four years,, Nellie Brickey, of the family home; two children, Harry Brickey and wife, Cherie, Salem, Arkansas and Jason Delbert Brickey and wife, Ashley, Batesville, Arkansas; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ivene Cozort and husband, Norris, West Plains and Debbie Bales; and many nieces and nephews.
His parents and one brother, James Brickey, preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to Batesville First Assembly of God Church or Viola Solid Rock Assembly Church and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Delbert Houston Brickey
Graveside services for Delbert Houston Brickey, 85, Batesville, Arkansas, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 30, 2020 at the Bakersfield Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Brickey passed away at 6:24 p.m., Monday, October 26, 2020 at Cave City Nursing Home, Cave City, Arkansas.
He was born January 14, 1935, at Elijah, Missouri, to Albert Houston Brickey and Barbara Lou Anderson Brickey. On March 18, 1956, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Nellie Bragg. Mr. Brickey was a veteran, having served with the United States Army. He was a member of the VFW. Mr. Brickey served as a Corporal in the 160th Army Infantry during Korea in 1953. He spent nearly six weeks on the front lines of battle handling specialized heavy weaponry. After an intense battle along the 38th parallel, he and a fellow soldier were the only two survivors left from his platoon. For his service and commitment in combat, he was awarded a commendation medal and combat infantry badge. Delbert was a family man and enjoyed going to all family events. His favorite saying was “Do what you can do and let the low end drag.” He was always positive in good or bad situations and would often say “I’ve never seen it so good.” Mr. Brickey was a member of Batesville First Assembly of God Church.
He is survived by his wife of over sixty-four years,, Nellie Brickey, of the family home; two children, Harry Brickey and wife, Cherie, Salem, Arkansas and Jason Delbert Brickey and wife, Ashley, Batesville, Arkansas; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ivene Cozort and husband, Norris, West Plains and Debbie Bales; and many nieces and nephews.
His parents and one brother, James Brickey, preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to Batesville First Assembly of God Church or Viola Solid Rock Assembly Church and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.