Private services were held for Roy Earl Ward, 88, West Plains, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Ward passed away at 10:05 a.m., Friday, February 23, 2018 at Brooke Haven Healthcare.
He was born December 15, 1929, at Moko, Arkansas, to Anderson Ward and Elsie Busbey Ward. On September 22, 1948, he was married at Hardy, Arkansas, to Hilda “Jean” Gunn. Before his retirement, Mr. Ward was employed with the International Shoe Factory. He enjoyed hunting, working and horseback riding. Mr. Ward was a member of West 160 Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-nine years, Jean Ward; two children, Barbara Martin and husband, Jeff and Rick Ward; five grandchildren, Candace Nash and husband, Jim, Jason Langston and fiance’ Francis Vincent, Justin Langston and wife, Angie, Vaughan Ward and spouse, Amanda and Anderson John Ward and wife, Christina; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Margene Kinder and Peggy Upton; and many nieces and nephews.
His parents, three brothers, Cletus, James and Vernon Ward and six sisters, Ruth Forester, Oleva Cawvey, Edna Moline, Marlene Ward, Darlene Hankins and Patsy Ward, preceded him in death.
Burial was in the State Line Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to State Line Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
A memorial service will be held at a later date for Benita June Lewis, 82, West Plains, Missouri.
Mrs. Lewis passed away at 7:15 a.m., Thursday, February 22, 2018 at her home.
She was born June 28, 1935, at Hayti, Missouri, to Benny Blurton and Juanita Burch Blurton. On August 15, 1953, she was married at Yuma, Arizona, to Junior Paul “Cotton” Lewis, who preceded her in death on December 25, 2000. Mrs. Lewis was an LPN. She enjoyed her volunteer work at the First Baptist Church food bank and enjoyed crafts. Mrs. Lewis was a member of the First Baptist Church.
She is survived by one daughter, Marina Thomas and husband, Philip, Collierville, Tennessee; daughter-in-law, Lois Lewis, Dexter, Missouri; three grandchildren, Kristina Lewis, Zachary Thomas and Shane Thomas; two brothers-in-law, Jerral Lewis, West Plains, Missouri and James Lewis and wife, Vicky, Fredricksburg, Virginia; and one sister-in-law, Judy Lewis, Fredricksburg, Virginia.
Her parents, husband, one son, Monty and one sister, Betty Laur, preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to West Plains Regional Animal Shelter and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Dickie Lee Peterson, 69, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 28, 2018 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Peterson passed away at 5:49 a.m., Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Ozarks Medical Center.
He was born June 29, 1948, at West Plains, Missouri, to Eugene Peterson and Helen Mae Hoglen Peterson. Dickie graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1966. On May 31, 1969, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Ginger Lyn Story. He retired from International Shoe Factory, after thirty-five years as a dedicated worker. Dickie enjoyed watching his kids and grandchildren play sports and will forever be a race fan; he spent many enjoyable days working on the #71 car with his brother, Danny and many close friends. Mr. Peterson was of the Freewill Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife, Ginger Peterson, of the family home; three children, Shayne Peterson and wife, Renetta, Shawn Peterson and special friend, Denise and Brittany Stanley and husband, William; four grandchildren, Stone Peterson, Shayleeana Peterson, Hunter Stanley and Haylee Stanley; one brother, Danny Peterson and wife, Barbara; one niece, Angie Garner and husband, Jimmy; and one nephew, Jason Peterson and wife, Rachel.
His parents, and one grandson, Zayne Lee Adam Peterson, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at the State Line Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to State Line Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Grace E. Anderson, 91, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 24, 2018 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Anderson passed away at 5:30 a.m., Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Ozarks Medical Center.
She was born December 4, 1926, at Willow Springs, Missouri, to Henry Otto Spence and Sarah Anna Hall Spence. Grace graduated from Willow Springs High School and earned a Bachelor’s degree from Drury College and later received a Master’s degree. She was a teacher for forty-one years and retired as a 5th grade teacher. On April 28, 1947, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Edgar Lester Anderson, who preceded her in death on May 1, 2006. Mrs. Anderson was a member of several organizations and clubs including, Retired Teachers Association, Southern Belles Grandmother’s Club, Rambling Rose Garden Club and Lionettes. She enjoyed family, friends and gardening. Mrs. Anderson was a long time member of First General Baptist Church where she had served as Church Treasurer for many years.
She is survived by one son, Randy Anderson and wife, Linda, West Plains, Missouri; two grandchildren, Chris Anderson and his children, Elizabeth and Jack and Katie Presser and husband, Eric, and their children, Logan and Lily; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband and one sister, Elsie Schleuning, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Anderson will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Gideon Bible Society and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
A Memorial Service for Kyle Joseph Zeringue, 28, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 22, 2018 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Zeringue passed away at 8:00 p.m., Monday, February 12, 2018 at his home.
Kyle was born May 17, 1989, in West Plains, Missouri, to Jean Hill Zeringue and Alan Zeringue. Kyle graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 2007, and later joined the military and was a veteran, having served with the United States Navy. He had previously worked on river boats and currently worked for the West Plains School District. He enjoyed the outdoors, woodcarving and studying the Bible. Kyle has gone to join God in Heaven and will be happier; no longer suffering the earthly physical and emotional pain and problems. He will be missed, loved and forever live in the hearts of his family and friends. He was a very fun-loving, intelligent, and talented person with a loving and caring heart.
He is survived by his mother, Jean Zeringue and fiancé, Bill Wallace, Pottersville, Missouri; his father, Alan Zeringue, State of Louisiana; three brothers, Wade Williamson and wife, Marianna, Denver, Colorado, Chad Williamson and wife, Jennifer, Denver, Colorado and Ethan Smith and wife, Heather, West Plains, Missouri; four nieces and nephews, Paisley, Caden and Harper Williamson and Lifaen Smith; his former wife, Michelle Zeringue; and several aunts and uncles.
His grandparents preceded him in death along with several Uncles and his cousin Jeremy Hill.
Graveside services for Truman Romans, 89, San Antonio, Texas, formerly of West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Romans passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018.
He was born April 14, 1928, at West Plains, Missouri, to Granville Franklin Romans and Velma Bessie Bolderson Romans. Mr. Romans was a veteran, having served with the United States Army during the Korean War and received a Bronze Star Medal. He was a member of the West Plains Friends of the Library organization and was known as “The Bookman” because of his passion to read books and the Bible every day.
He is survived by his daughter, Joyce Strub and husband, John, San Antonio, Texas; three grandchildren; two sisters, Veda Romans and Lydia Girdley, both of West Plains, Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews.
His parents, daughter, Beth Romans, son, David Romans and two brothers, Doyle and Vernie Romans, preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to West Plains Public Library and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Bernice Turner, 79, Bakersfield, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Bakersfield Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Turner passed away at 4:10 a.m., Thursday, February 15, 2018 at NHC Healthcare.
She was born January 28, 1939, in Fulton County, Arkansas, to Thomas Burlin Sanders and Nellie Mae Robins Sanders. Bernice attended Bakersfield High School. On August 10, 1956, she was married at Desoto, Mississippi, to Mayford Turner, who preceded her in death on October 31, 1986. She operated a dairy farm with her husband for many years; Mrs. Turner loved being a homemaker and was an excellent cook, making the best family dinners.
She is survived by two children, John Turner and wife, Karla, Caulfield, Missouri and Devon Pendergrass and husband, Neal, Mountain Home, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Justin Turner and wife, Andrea, Kent Turner, Carlissa McGahan and husband, Chase, Wesley Pendergrass and Turner Pendergrass and wife, Emily; one great-grandchild, Scarlett Turner; and many other family members.
Her parents and husband preceded her in death.
Mrs. Turner will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Bakersfield Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
A memorial service for Zelda Marie Fletcher, 75, Pottersville, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 16, 2018, at Center of God Church.
Mrs. Fletcher passed away at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 12, 2018, at Ozarks Medical Center.
She was born August 14, 1942, at Centerville, Iowa, to Chester Engle and Burdine Jarvis Engle. On February 3, 1962, she was married at Unionville, Missouri, to Otto LeRoy Fletcher. Mrs. Fletcher held a Master’s degree in education; she was an elementary school teacher and had been Postmaster at Unionville and Udell, Iowa and Pottersville, Missouri. She enjoyed quilting. Mrs. Fletcher was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her husband, LeRoy Fletcher, of the family home; two children, Michael Fletcher, Unionville, Iowa and Anita McCarley and husband, David, Dallas, Texas; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Chester Lee Engle and wife, Judith, Baxter, Iowa; one sister, Fern Paris and husband, Walter, Unionville, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, one brother and one sister, preceded her in death.
Visitation services for Carol Ann Kerley, 73, West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 16, 2018, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Kerley passed away at 2:50 p.m., Friday, February 9, 2018 at West Vue Nursing Center. She was born May 10, 1944 at Minneapolis, Minnesota to Lilbern Claude “L.C.” Tooley and Nell Irene Parker Tooley. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Southwest Missouri State University and in 1963, was married to Dean Kerley. Before her retirement, Mrs. Kerley had been employed as office manager at Graven Realty and worked at the Missouri Career Center. She enjoyed art, sewing and animals. Mrs. Kerley was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by three sons, Brent Kerley, wife, Lesa and Stace Kerley, wife, Christina, all of West Plains, Missouri and Shannon Kerley, wife, Stacy, Caulfield, Missouri; and three grandchildren, Rhys, Lauren and Olivia.
Her parents preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Visitation services for Houston DonLee Kostelnik, 4 week old son of Samantha Collins and Jeremy Kostelnik, Sr., West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, February 10, 2018 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Houston went to be with the Angels at 5:12 p.m., Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri.
He was born January 10, 2018, at Springfield, Missouri, to Samantha Dawn Collins and Jeremy Dewayne Kostelnik, Sr.
He is survived by his parents, Samantha Collins and Jeremy Kostelnik, Sr.; one sister, Zoey Collins; one brother, Jeremy Kostelnik, Jr.; grandparents, Rachel Redburn, Rolin Redburn, Sandra Kostelnik, David Shed, Sr. and David Dodd, Sr.; great-grandparents, Norma Collins and Deward Collins; aunts and uncles, Bo and LeaAnna Kostelnik, Laurie Kostelnik, Destry Shed, Donna Trevino, Karen Shed, David Dodd, Jr., Matthew Redburn, Desaray Collins and Paige Preston; and many cousins.
His grandparents, Martha Louise Blake, Raymond Garland Blake, Nancy Jo Redburn and Max Redburn, preceded him in death.
Graveside services for Lillian Thelma Camden, 85, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Camden passed away at 9:43 a.m., Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at West Vue Nursing Center.
She was born February 26, 1932, in Howell County, Missouri, to Emil Johnston and Sybil Long Johnston. On November 29, 1947, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Delbert Paul Camden, who preceded her in death on February 18, 1996. Mrs. Camden was the owner and operator of a beauty shop before her retirement. She loved embroidery and made many tablecloths and quilts. Mrs. Camden was baptized at the Curry Street Church of Christ.
She is survived by her son, Neil Camden and wife, Judy, Ash Flat, Arkansas, one granddaughter, Paula Neil Camden; one great-granddaughter, Alyssa Joy McNulty; one sister, Wilma Carr, Springfield, Missouri; and two nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Wilfred Alfred Brumley, 91, Bakersfield, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 8, 2018 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Brumley passed away at 3:00 a.m., Sunday, February 4, 2018 at his home.
He was born November 12, 1926, at Wyatt, Missouri, to Eugene Brumley, Sr. and Maddie Ornduff Brumley. Mr. Brumley was a veteran, having served with the United States Navy during WWII. He was a member of the American Legion of Bakersfield, Missouri and Commander of the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) of West Plains for over ten years. In 1987, he was married at Bakersfield, Missouri, to Bertha Lister. Before his retirement, Mr. Brumley was a clerk at the United States Postal Service in Jefferson City, Missouri.
He is survived by his wife, Bertha Brumley, of the family home; seven children, Linda Jefferson and husband, George, Elaine Hernandez and husband, David, Mary Callahan and husband, Richard, Roger Brumley and wife, Phyllis, Pat Sloan and husband, Jack, John Oetting and wife, Mary and Aaron Oetting; twelve grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; one brother, James Brumley and wife, Terri and two sisters, Barbara Wilson and Mary Southard and husband, Roger; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, one daughter, Rose, six sisters, Minnie Brumley, Mae Masik, Mella Fern Barnard, Melissa Maupin, Connie Heathman and Nancy Reed and three brothers, Eugene Brumley, Jr., Paul Brumley and Warren Brumley, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 until 10:00 a.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Shady Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to D.A.V. (Disabled American Veterans) of West Plains and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
A private service will be held at a later date for John Lee Lockett, 75, West Plains, Missouri.
Mr. Lockett passed away at 7:26 p.m., Saturday, February 3, 2018 at West Vue Nursing Center.
He was born January 28, 1943, at West Plains, Missouri, to Lee Lockett and Mary Jewell Clifton. He was married in 1967, at West Plains, to Sherry Linn Thall. Mr. Lockett was a member of the 7th Day Adventist Church.
He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Sherry Lockett; three sons, John Allen Lockett and wife, Lisa, West Plains, Thomas Lockett, Centralia, Missouri and Timothy Lockett and wife, Susan, West Plains; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two step-brothers, Gary Haugsted, West Plains and David Haugsted and wife, Ruby, State of Tennessee; one brother-in-law, Edwin Thall and wife, Nicole, Centralia, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Delsa Thall, Millington, Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, step-parents, one granddaughter, one brother, one step-brother and one brother-in-law, preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to Stuart Union Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Kenneth Stanley Young, 89, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 5, 2018 at the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Young died 1:06 a.m., Saturday, February 3, 2018 at NHC HealthCare. He was born March 21, 1928 at Des Moines, Iowa to Charlie R. Young and Ila D. Craig Young. On April 25, 1953, Mr. Young was married at Chicago, Illinois to Mildred “Millie” Theresa Jurich who preceded him in death on January 4, 2001. He was a veteran having served with the United States Army. Before his retirement, Mr. Young had been employed for twenty-six years as a blueprint reader with Link Belt Company, Chicago, Illinois. He was a member of the American Legion and Am Vets of West Plains; also, he enjoyed playing games. Mr. Young was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
He is survived by two children, Bonnie Koll and children, Brian and Dana, Chicago, Illinois and Gary Young, wife, Diane and children, Jamie and Gary Young, Jr., Chicago, Illinois; two great grandchildren, Alex and Hannah Koll; four brothers, Thomas Young, wife, Joyce, Pottersville, Missouri, Howard Young, Charles Young, and Sam Young, wife, Lana, all of West Plains, Missouri; four sisters, Violet Luna, West Plains, Missouri, Venita Howard, Dora, Missouri, Shirley Rosenbum, husband, Kenneth, West Plains, Missouri and Connie Hunt, husband, Herman, Pottersville, Missouri; numerous nieces and nephews.
His parents, wife, and two sisters, Edna Pratt and Virginia Young, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be from 8:30 until 9:30 a.m., Monday, February 5th, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Carma Lynn Wheeler, 51, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 5, 2018 at Junction Hill Pentecostal Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Wheeler died 4:56 p.m., Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Ozarks Medical Center.
She was born December 17, 1966, at Peoria, Illinois, to Lee Von Allmen and the late Shirley Jane Earls Von Allmen. Carma was married to James December 20, 1984. She was a faithful and devoted wife of 33 years. She had been the Director of Nurses for twenty-three years for the Howell County Health Department. In 2010, she received the Public Health Nursing Leadership Award. She was exceptionally kind, and compassionate abut the community she served and was greatly loved as a mentor and co-worker. Carma enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandkids. Her grandchildren and special nieces and nephews were her world. She loved taking them to the park, on shopping trips, riding the 4-wheeler, taking the kids to garage sales and the library, and especially sonic trips for slushes and ice-cream. Her goal in life was to make sure her family was well taken care of and the kids spoiled! She made each and every one of her grandkids, nieces and nephews feel very special. She was faithful member of the Junction Hill Pentecostal Church. Carma truly loved and was loved by all. She will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her husband, James Wheeler; two children, Aaron Wheeler and wife, Candice and Lanessa Pascarella; three grandchildren, Paisley, Mya, Grayson and two on the way; her father, Lee Von Allmen; one brother, Mike Von Allmen and wife, Dalia; one sister, Sherri Roy and husband, Mark; and eight nieces and nephews, Justin Von Allmen and wife, Kelsey, Dereck Von Allmen and wife, Hannah, Tyler Roy and wife, Mariah, Trenton Roy, Taylor Roy, Alyssa Von Allmen, Liberty Roy and Trinity Roy.
Her mother preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Elk Creek Cemetery.
Graveside services for Madeline Hilburn, 92, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 4, 2018 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hilburn passed away at 5:15 p.m., Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at West Vue Nursing Center.
She was born May 4, 1925, at Dora, Missouri, to William Marion Dobbs and Ella Moffis Dobbs. On October 7, 1943, she was married at Great Bend, Kansas, to Cecil Eugene “Gene” Hilburn, who preceded her in death on January 15, 2000. She held a Bachelor’s degree and was an Education Specialist; before her retirement, Mrs. Hilburn was a teacher for West Plains R-7 School. As a teacher she was also involved with many activities, including the Speech and Debate Team and the F.F.A. Speech Team and was a past member of Missouri Fox Trotter Association. Mrs. Hilburn loved painting and playing bingo.
She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Norma Hilburn and one granddaughter, Andi Vaini and husband, Marc, all of West Plains, Missouri.
Her parents, husband, son, Larry Hilburn, one brother, Buford Dobbs and one sister, Mildred Thornton, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Hilburn will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Saturday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Ronald McDonald House and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Anna Viola Arens, 91, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 8:00 a.m., Friday, February 2, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Arens passed away at 7:37 p.m., Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at West Vue Nursing Center.
She was born April 4, 1926, at St. Louis, Missouri, to John Schefzik and Anna Zipps Schefzik. On November 14, 1944, she was married at St. Louis, Missouri, to Richard L. Arens. She was a superb homemaker and enjoyed knitting, crafts and loved her garden. Mrs. Arens was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and was very faithful to her Church.
She is survived by five children, Daniel Arens and wife, Mary, Cathy Driscoll and husband, Steve, Jill A. Schara and husband, William, Guy A. Arens and wife, Anne Marie and Bradley T. Arens; fourteen grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren.
Her parents, one son, Lawrence Kent Arens and one half-sister, Minnie Masters, preceded her in death.
Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Delphia Carolyn Carter, 95, Ozark, Missouri, formerly of Bakersfield, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 2, 2018 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Carter passed away at 12:38 a.m., Monday, January 29, 2018 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri.
She was born February 9, 1922, to Ben and Edna Grisham Hardin at Elijah, Missouri. After graduating from Bakersfield High School, she married her sweetheart, Waco, on May 20, 1942, at Pottersville, Missouri. She then moved with her soldier husband to his military base in Tampa, Florida, where they resided until his deployment to the European war front. She then resided with her parents in Elijah and parents-in-law in Udall, until her husband returned from World War II. Mr. and Mrs. Carter then made their home in Bakersfield, Missouri, where Delphia was a full time homemaker and mother of two children. Eventually, they moved to their home on a farm on the North Fork River near Dawt, where they farmed and resided until they retired and moved to Nixa, Missouri. Delphia loved gardening, raising flowers, cooking and hand crafts. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ. Mrs. Carter will be sadly missed by her family, friends and all who knew her.
She is survived by two children, Waco Carter, Jr. and wife, Monika, Merritt Island, Florida and Kathy McFarland and husband, Jerry, Ozark, Missouri; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a host of beloved nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, two sisters, Luella McCoy and Joyce Fravel and three brothers, Elvis, Eldon and Joe Hardin, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Bakersfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bakersfield Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Martha Jane Anderson, 72, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 3, 2018 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Martha Jane Anderson, devoted wife of Robert Anderson, beloved mother of Rodney Anderson and Janette Atkinson, and cherished Grammy of Luke, Alexis, Averi, and Emma Atkinson, went home to be with her dear Savior on January 29th, 2018.
Born to the late Herbert C. Montgomery and the late Eva O. Montgomery on March 9, 1945, Martha grew up in West Plains. She attended a one-room schoolhouse early in her schooling and graduated from West Plains High School in 1963. She went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Southwest Missouri State University where she was awarded the honors of cum laude and Kappa Delta Pi. After college, Martha returned to teach elementary school in West Plains. She then married Robert L. Anderson on June 29th, 1968 in West Plains. Martha and Bob moved to Columbia, MO and later to Las Vegas, NV where Martha continued to teach school and be involved in her community. She loved to tell stories of their adventures out west and all the camping and exploring that they were able to do while they were there. They returned to Missouri where their son, Rodney, was born, and later moved to both Minnesota and Ohio. In Ohio, their daughter, Janette, was born. For 20 years, Martha lived in Asheville, NC, where she was an active part of her community. During those years, Martha was a beloved substitute teacher, a school librarian, a secretary, president of the PTA, and her favorite roles of all, a homemaker, wife, and mother. She was an active participant in her church community and served as a Sunday school teacher, song leader, pianist and leader in youth ministry. She was also delighted to serve as the sectional representative of the Missionette’s program for her church. Martha was active in her children’s school as well, often volunteering to be the room mom, serving on the PTA, and serving as a chaperone on Odyssey of the Mind trips, which she thoroughly enjoyed. Martha was a true example of being Jesus’ hands and feet to everyone that she met. A very kind and giving person, she was always ready to help others. She was known for her warm smile and was someone everyone loved to be around. She used her creative skills to create quilts for her family, and she was featured in several magazines where she wrote articles about the quilts. She also learned to build and fly stunt kites, which she would fly at one of her favorite places, the beach. Martha loved to walk the shoreline in search of shells and admire God’s creation. She loved to be outdoors and had many picnics on the parkway in the Smoky Mountains and regularly camped with her family. Martha also loved to play the piano and sing, and she played both at home and in church, and she also wrote many of her own songs and published them in a songbook. Martha and Bob retired back to West Plains, and she was blessed to be able to live the last 15 years in the place that she always called home. She loved to admire the beauty of the sunsets from her kitchen window, and she could often be found sitting on her front porch enjoying the view over the farm. She also loved playing with her grandchildren and having them visit her and visiting them. Martha loved Jesus, her family, and the Ozarks. She will forever be loved and missed by those who knew and loved her.
Martha is survived by her husband, Robert L. Anderson, two children, Rodney Anderson and wife Brooke Anderson of Joshua Tree, CA, and Janette Atkinson and husband Seth Atkinson and grandchildren Luke Atkinson, Alexis Atkinson, Averi Atkinson, and Emma Atkinson of Blountville, TN, one brother Charles Montgomery and wife Jo Beth Montgomery of West Plains, and many special nieces and nephews.
The family thanks Three Rivers Hospice for their wonderful care.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Saturday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Elk Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Promised Land Church, Elk Creek Cemetery or Three Rivers Hospice and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Imogene Belcher, 79, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Crider Church of Christ, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Belcher passed away at 11:35 p.m., Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Ozarks Medical Center.
She was born July 27, 1938, in Ozark County, Missouri, to Tommy J. Collins and Clora Edith May Collins. On November 13, 1970, she was married at Crider, Missouri, to Walter Belcher. Mrs. Belcher loved her family, her grandchildren and her dog. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, cooking, sewing and working puzzles. Mrs. Belcher was a member of Crider Church of Christ.
She is survived by her husband, Walter Belcher; one daughter, Bonnie Bauer and husband, Albert; two granddaughters, Tracy Mahan and husband, Micheal and Cindy Boatright; and five great-grandsons, Tyler, Logan and Mason Mahan and Daniel and Dustin Boatright.
Her parents, one great-grandson, Jaxson Mahan, three sisters and one brother, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Belcher will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Ledbetter Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Ledbetter Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.