John James Senchak, Sr., 84, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 9:58 a.m., Thursday, April 13, 2023, at NHC Healthcare.
He was born November 1, 1938, at Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, to John Senchak and Bertha Metzger Senchak. On October 5, 1974, he was married to Lois Arner. Mr. Senchak was a veteran, having served with the United States Navy. Before his retirement he was an analyst for RCA.
He is survived by his wife; eight children; twelve grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to National MS Society or American Cancer Society and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
A memorial service for Elizabeth Marie Barks, 81, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 22, 2023, at First Assembly of God Church, Pomona, Missouri.
Mrs. Barks passed away at 1:15 p.m., Saturday, April 8, 2023, at West Vue Nursing Center.
She was born October 22, 1941, at Hampton, Iowa, to Edward Lincoln Harrison and Leatha Marie Harrah. Elizabeth lived in several places, including Geneva, Iowa, Marcell, Minnesota, Orange Vale, California, Redwood City, California, Porterville, California, Sonoma, California and lastly West Plains, Missouri. Before her retirement in January, 2000, she worked as a Psychiatric Nurse and Shift Lead Unit Supervisor for the State of California. On October 17, 1978, she was married at Las Vegas, Nevada, to Donald R. O’Bannon, who preceded her in death February, 2004. On May 14, 2010, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Vainis Barks, who preceded her in death December, 2020. She loved to cook, was a lifelong domestic arts addict and enjoyed knitting, crocheting, quilting, spinning and sewing. She learned most crafts before age 10. She owned a full service spin shop for 10 years and sold wool from her own flock of sheep. She loved to volunteer, help with activities and teach adults to read through the literacy program. Elizabeth worked in the OMC Gift Shop and Thrift Store for 5 years. She demonstrated spinning at multiple craft shows in The Ozarks and made hats and mittens for homeless for many years. Elizabeth had been a member of the Odd Fellows Rebekah Fraternal Organization, California jurisdiction. Mrs. Barks was a member of First Assembly of God Church, Pomona, Missouri.
She is survived by two sons, Eric Schjenken, Springfield, Missouri and Steven Schjenken, Waldorf, Maryland; three step-children, Sandra Wilson and husband, James, Viola, Arkansas, Christina Babb and husband, Bill, Moody, Missouri and Donald R. O’Bannon and wife, Sheila, Thayer, Missouri; two brothers, John Burns, Nixa, Missouri and Raymond Burns, State of Oregon; twenty-two grandchildren; thirty-seven great-grandchildren; one half-sister; and three half-brothers.
Her parents, husbands, two grandsons, two great-granddaughters, one step-daughter, Elizabeth Ramirez and four brothers, preceded her in death.
The family of Elizabeth would like to give a special thank you to Hospice Compassus and Chaplain Mike for the care and support shown. A private burial will be at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. 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 Darrel Lynn Wilbanks, 70, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 15, 2023, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Wilbanks passed away at 10:10 a.m., Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Brooke Haven Healthcare.
He was born January 31, 1953, at West Plains, Missouri, to Elmer Darrel Wilbanks and Mary Norma Edwards Wilbanks. Before his retirement, Lynn had worked for the City of West Plains. He enjoyed fishing and loved his scratcher lotto tickets; he enjoyed helping the workers at all of the minimarts in town. He was known to many as “Lil Red”. He loved his kids and grandkids and was the best dad and grandpa; he had a soft and kind heart. Lynn was also known to be a jokester. Mr. Wilbanks attended Berean Baptist Church for thirty-six years.
He is survived by five children, Jeanie Simmons-Smith and husband, Randy, West Plains, Vanessa Becker and husband, Brett, West Plains, Chassity Wilbanks and partner, Kellie Silva, Crystal City, Missouri, Justin Wilbanks, State of Wisconsin and Tony Collins and wife, Anika, State of Colorado; twenty-four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Janet Simpson, Grove Spring, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, one granddaughter, Jocelyn, one great-granddaughter, Violet and one brother-in-law, Charlie Simpson, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Breast Cancer Research Foundation and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Cora Lea Sterner, 66, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Mackey Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Sterner passed away at 11:40 p.m., Saturday, April 8, 2023, at West Vue Nursing Center.
She was born January 12, 1957, at Dora, Missouri, to James Sympson and Viola Berry; she was raised by her grandmother, Edith Sympson from an early age. On May 4, 1974, she was married to Lonnie Sterner, the love of her life. Cora worked at Marathon Electric and Kentucky Fried Chicken for more than twenty years; she then co-owned and operated the family business, Sterner Towing in West Plains, for twenty-two years. She loved crafts, playing bingo and enjoyed life on the family farm. Mrs. Sterner was of the Baptist faith and was baptized at a young age. She was a former member of the Howell County Rural Fire Auxiliary.
She is survived by her husband, Lonnie Sterner, of the family home; two children, Robbie Sterner and wife, Paula and Christopher Sterner and wife, Jennifer, all of West Plains; her pride and joy grandchildren, Braxton, Candice, Halyn and fiancé Kady Lovan, Logan and fiancé Destini Clark, Ashlin and special friend, Dakota Shockley, Kinslea, Greyson and any other children who would come in her door; four brothers, Fred Sympson and wife, Nancy, Steve Rackley and special friend, Joann, Jim Rackley and wife, Juanita and Bob Berry and special friend, Mary; one sister, Virginia Green and husband, Jerry; one brother-in-law, Homer Sterner and wife, Joyce; several nieces and nephews, special friends, Mary Evans, Donna Risner and Brenda Haveron; and her special bingo buddies made over the years.
Her parents, grandparents, Edith and Wiley Sympson and Sheridan and Guster Berry; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Wade and Ocia Glee Sterner, sisters-in-law, Patsy Rackley and Joyce Berry, brothers-in-law, Neal Cudworth and John Sterner, niece, Darla Anderson and nephew, Brian Rackley, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Howell County Rural Fire Department Memorial Garden or Ronald McDonald House and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Mary Anna Gaston, 77, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 14, 2023, at Baptist Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Gaston passed away at 2:43 a.m., Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Brooke Haven Healthcare.
She was born October 21, 1945, at Morrilton, Arkansas, to Bluford Layfette Stewart and Edna Venable Stewart. The family moved to England, Arkansas, where Mary was raised along with her seven sisters and four brothers; she was the 5th child. She married Freeman Blake and to their union two children were born, a daughter, Sandra Kaye and a son, Mikel. Later in life she married L. C. Gaston, the love of her life, who preceded her in death in 1988. Mary became a CNA and worked at the England Hospital. She cared for her husband in his illness. After he passed away she moved to Missouri to help care for her mother. Mary then made West Plains her home. She lived in the high rise apartments for many years until her health declined, at which time she made Brooke Haven Healthcare her home. She loved traveling, exploring new places and walking (often two miles per day). She enjoyed being outside, admiring nature and bird watching. Mary was a very caring person with a big heart and would go without to help those she loved in need. Mrs. Gaston was a member of Central Church of Christ where she attended until her health prevented her from going.
She is survived by her son, Mikel Blake and wife, Mamie, Hot Springs, Arkansas and their four boys and one granddaughter; three great-grandchildren; two granddaughters, Jamie Bowersox and husband, Rick and their daughter, Abigale, Bryan, Texas and Julie Wheeler and her daughter, Ashley, Searcy, Arkansas; and three sisters, Kathy Varnell, Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Rubye Scott and husband, James, Angelton, Texas and Faye Durham, West Plains, Missouri.
Her parents, husband, one daughter, Sandra, four brothers and three sisters, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Gaston will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Baptist Hill Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Ama Lou Coble, 79, Hartville, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Dripping Springs Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Coble passed away at 10:10 a.m., Friday, April 7, 2023, near Hartville, Missouri.
She was born July 25, 1943, at Dora, Missouri, to Curtis Mayfield and Laura Wallin Mayfield. On August 7, 1957, she was married at Senatobia, Mississippi, to Hamey Vernon Coble, who preceded her in death on October 9, 2008. Mrs. Coble was a homemaker; she loved spending time with her family and enjoyed quilting, puzzle books, gardening and fishing. She was of the Christian faith.
She is survived by three children, Freda Volner and husband, Jonathan, Hartville, Missouri, James Coble and wife, Teresa, Lebanon, Missouri and Ray Coble, Hartville, Missouri; fifteen grandchildren; thirty-one great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary Fisher and husband, Bill, Mountain View, Missouri and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, one daughter, Ruby Stuteville, two sons, Vernon and Terry Coble and one brother, Donald Hicks, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Dripping Springs Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Mary Evelyn Frueh, 71, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 8:00 p.m., Monday, April 3, 2023, at her home. The family will have a service at a later date. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mildred Lucille Kellum, West Plains, Missouri, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the age of 85.
Lucy is survived and will be lovingly missed by her husband of 71 years, George Parnell (Mike) Kellum; four children, Dianna Sigert and husband, Lee, Willow Springs, Missouri, Danny Kellum and wife, Deborah, Tyler, Texas, Bert Kellum and wife, Lori, Baxter Springs, Kansas and Phyllis Shannahan and husband, Daniel, San Angelo, Texas; and one sister, Carol Jo Marley and husband, Henry, Baxter Springs, Kansas. Lucy cherished her special relationships with her grandchildren, Jubal Sigert, Joshua Sigert, Lindsay Casillas, Ashley Garcia, Joseph Kellum, Nicholas Kellum, Kelsey Kellum, Randi Shannahan and Danika Johnson. She also delighted in eleven great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, five sisters and one grandson, John Paul Shannahan.
On March 7, 1938, Lucy was born to Walker and Mamie (Grizzard) Floyd in Duncan, Oklahoma. With only a 7th grade education, she attended nursing school at New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs, New Mexico and became a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1970. Lucy worked in ICUs at Lea County General Hospital and Eunice Hospital (New Mexico) and served as a school nurse for Eunice schools from 1977 until she retired in 2006. She helped establish the Eunice Health Clinic and served on the board for years. Even in retirement, her service endured: Family, friends, neighbors and strangers depended upon Lucy to nurse everything from skinned knees to broken hearts. Ever devout, Lucy was a member of Eunice First Baptist Church in Eunice, New Mexico and after moving closer to her daughter, Dianna, in West Plains, Missouri, she attended Pomona Christian Church in Pomona, Missouri. She enjoyed softball, bowling, crocheting, square dancing and pickles.
A fierce matriarch, Lucy championed righteous love – “tough love” – speaking truth with unflinching resolve even to the closest to her. Lucy’s community aspired to her blessing. Everyone sought her wise counsel and strived to embody her discipline. Her door was always open to those in need of advice, which she administered over a resolute crochet hook, clothing and comforting as much of the world as she could reach. Hard work was a certainty, but she had a knack for turning work into play. Steadfast in all things, she sacrificed for those she loved, those she knew and those she didn’t.
Lucy’s family mourns the loss of their wife, mom, sister, Granny, Aunt, friend and wisest counselor, but her life is an exhortation for them to succeed her faithfully and preserve her colossal legacy. They vow, like Lucy, to always “leave everything better than you found it.”
Memorial services will be held at a later date in Eunice New Mexico. In lieu of flowers and gifts, donations may be made in memory of Lucy Kellum to: Eunice Health Clinic, Attn: LeAnn Reeves, PO Box 239, Eunice, New Mexico 88231. Please make checks payable to “Eunice Health Clinic.”
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Evelyn Mae Correll, 89, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Correll passed away at 3:25 p.m., Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Ozarks Healthcare.
She was born August 9, 1933, in Howell County, Missouri, to Henry Edward and Mildred Arcelia (Welch) Brewer. On March 6, 1954, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Howard Davis Correll, who preceded her in death on March 2, 2022, just a few days shy of their sixty-eighth wedding anniversary. Howard and Evelyn’s beginnings were here in the rural area of Howell County, Missouri, and both graduated from West Plains High School. They lived all over the world, from Jefferson City to Virginia, Alaska, Ethiopia, Kuwait, and Bangladesh, continuing and expanding their travels for vacations and adventures. Evelyn even brought two camel saddles home from a trip to Egypt! One saddle resided with her in her apartment at Cedarhurst and the other is with her granddaughter in New Jersey. After all of their travels throughout the world, Howard and Evelyn discovered that there was no place like the good ol’ U.S. of A!! They retired back here in Missouri. Evelyn was a lover of animals, having four Poodles named Sandy, Boogiesah, KC, and Courtney, and three Yorkshire Terriers called Daisy, Gidget, and Archie. She enjoyed fun and socialization, spending time with friends and family, and talking about her and Howard’s life and adventures.
She is survived by her daughter, and Son in Law Deborah and Richard Honeywell of New Jersey; granddaughter, Holly Honeywell, and her boyfriend, Anthony Khoudary, of New Jersey; sister-in-law, Caroline Warren Durham and her husband, Jim of West Plains; sisters, Edith Little of Springfield, and Elsie Morgan, and her husband David of Springfield; brothers, David Brewer and his wife, Chris of West Plains, Donnie Brewer and his wife Sue of Springfield, and Everett Brewer and his wife, Linda of Springfield; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, Howard Correll, brothers Edd Brewer and Earl Brewer, brother-in-law, Carl Little, niece, Vickie Bouzerrara, and nephew, Dennis Brewer, preceded her in death.
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.
Graveside services for Janet Cawvey, 87, Fair Grove, Missouri, formerly of West Plains, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 7, 2023, at State Line Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Cawvey passed away due to natural causes on March 31, 2023 surrounded by family in Fair Grove, Missouri.
Janet Lou was born April 19, 1935 to Milton and Irene Bridgman in Somerset, Kentucky. She had a strong faith and was a member of First General Baptist Church in West Plains prior to moving to Fair Grove in 2020 where she joined Faith Freewill Baptist Church. Janet spent her childhood in Kentucky and Illinois. She met the love of her life, Marshall Cawvey, after moving to Moko, Arkansas in 1951. Marshall was home visiting his family prior to deployment to Korea with the United States Army. They were married on May 22, 1953, just a few weeks after Marshall returned from Korea. Together they provided a loving home to their six children in the Glenwood community. Janet was a doting mother to her kids, always serving as a home room mother and participating in every PTA event that came along. She made sure the kids were always in Sunday School and on their best behavior when out of the house. Her dining room was always open to visiting friends and in later years, she did her best to spoil her grandkids and great-grandkids.
Janet has now reunited in Heaven with Marshall and three of her children, Craig, Sheila, and Marsha.
She leaves behind two daughters, Terri Tomlinson (Brian) and Robin Torretta (Terry); one son, Von (Jan); eight grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind Marshall’s sister, Fern Duke, in Michigan.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. The family is grateful for the loving care provided over the past two years by Ollie Holloway and the support provided by Seasons Hospice over the past few months. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation through to Stateline Cemetery or the hospice organization of your choice which may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Joyce Malinda Roberts, 94, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 4:06 p.m., Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Ozarks Medical Center.
She was born April 12, 1928, at West Plains, Missouri, to Charles and Pearl Wilkerson. Joyce was married to Raymond Roberts, who preceded her in death. She enjoyed quilting, reading, puzzles, gardening, being outdoors and spending time with her dog, Currly.
She is survived by one daughter, Janet Roberts; one grandson, John Roberts; five great-grandchildren, Courtney Snethern, Jessy Snethern, Hope Roberts, Chance Roberts and Faith Roberts; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, one son-in-law, John Roberts, one granddaughter, Tammy Snethern, three brothers and four sisters, preceded her in death.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Jeffrey Alan Thompson, 58, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Thompson passed away at 2:39 a.m., Thursday, March 30, 2023, at CoxHealth in Springfield, Missouri.
He was born September 6, 1964, at Atlanta, Georgia, to George Thompson and Karen Jean Moore. On May 20, 1985, he was married at Heidelberg, Germany, to Christa Stadler. Mr. Thompson was a veteran, having retired from the United States Army. He was proud of his military career and stood firm on the Second Amendment. Mr. Thompson made guitars and loved to build things with his hands. His favorite pastime was camping and fishing. He loved his grandkids very much.
He is survived by his wife, Christa, of the family home; four children, Jens Thompson and wife, Nicole, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and Dustin Thompson, Daniela Smith, and Aaron Thompson and wife, Latisha, all of West Plains, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Carter Thompson, Evelyn Thompson, Shayla Thompson, Kyla Thompson, Jackson Smith, Regan Smith, Lena Smith, Abigail Smith, and Madelyn Thompson; his parents, George and Linda Thompson; two sisters, Gail Smith and husband, Richard, and Teresa Ward and husband, Jeff; one uncle, Ron Thompson and wife, Pam; one aunt, Patty Harris; and numerous nieces and nephews.
His mother, Karen Thompson, maternal grandparents, Howard and Letha Moore, paternal grandparents, Galen and Verna Thompson-Hoffman, sister, Jill Felles, nephew, Ron Smith, uncles, Mike Thompson, Gary Thompson, and Ken Thompson, and several others, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Blinded Veterans Association or Disabled American Veterans and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Young Moo Kang, M.D., passed away peacefully in his hometown of West Plains, Missouri, on March 21, 2023.
Young Kang was born on Oct. 16, 1937 in a rural area just outside of Seoul, South Korea. His mother, an organist for the Korean Methodist Church, brought him to the Christian faith at an early age, and his belief in God never wavered.Young dreamed of becoming a physician, and he eventually graduated from Seoul National University School of Medicine in 1962. After three years of service as a physician in the South Korean armed forces, he immigrated to the United States for medical residency training.
Dr. Kang quickly fell in love with his new country, and America’s values soon became his own. Only thirteen years of agewhen the Korean War started, he had seen firsthand the dangers of communism. He was deeply grateful for American sacrifices for South Korean freedom and democracy. He eventually became aproud U.S. citizen in 1976, confirming what he already knew in his heart: that he was American. Followingresidency training in New York and St. Louis, Young moved to West Plains and established the family practice that he devoted himself to for forty years. He had always appreciated classical and sacred music, so Young loved to play the organ when not taking care of patients. But his life truly began when he met Soon Kim. He had finally foundsomeone to sing with and to love. They were married at First United Methodist Church of West Plains in 1978. The subsequent birth of sons David and Stephen made his life complete.
Young had two primary purposes in his life: family and medicine. He loved being a father and raising his two sons. Heseemed to always have his faithful camcorder, ready to document their every move. The best part of his day was taking David and Stephen to the local Ramada Inn for a coffee and Sprite. He cherished taking his family on fishing trips to Tecumseh or Rock Bridge.Family canoe trips from Twin Bridges to Hammonds Mill were especially delightful for him.Young was a “country boy” at heart,and in the Ozarks had found his true home.A member of First United Methodist Church,Young enjoyed singing with Soon in the Chancel Choir, and often practiced at home with recordings to make sure he had each note just right.
As a family doctor, it was his true honor to serve the West Plains community for forty years. Sick patients could call him at home, and he would go into the office to help them at all hours of the night. He was always on call, so never took a vacation longer than a weekend in his career.But a quick getaway to Springfield or Branson with coverage from a gracious physician colleague was all he needed to make him happy, as long ashe was with family. Caring for others, whether family members or patients, brought him joy throughout his entire life.
He is survived by wife Soon; children David and Kathryn Kang, and Stephen Kang and Kimberly Guo; grandchildren James, Emily, and Benjamin; siblings Young Seok Kang and Young Sun Kim; and mother-in-law Soon D. Choi.
Dr. Kang is preceded in death by his parents Hoon Jo Kang and Young Soon Kim; special West Plains parents Clifford and Martha Garrett; and father-in-law Han Myung Kim.
A private family gathering to celebrate Dr. Kang’s life is planned.
Mary Katherine Palmer, 58, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 2:33 p.m., Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Ozarks Medical Center. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Anna Lue Whited Fox, 84, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Fox passed away at 3:45 a.m., Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at NHC HealthCare.
She was born June 16, 1938, at West Plains, Missouri, to Raymond Thomas Workman and Lue Emma Henry Workman. On June 16, 1956, she was married at Senatobia, Mississippi, to George Alvin (Bud) Whited, who preceded her in death on August 29, 1989. Anna Lue later married Max Fox, who also preceded her in death. Before her retirement, she was a secretary for the West Plains School District. She loved horses and barrel racing. Anna Lue enjoyed jigsaw puzzles and going to yard sales. Mrs. Fox was a member of the Curry Street Church of Christ.
She is survived by one son, Ed Whited and wife, Jane, West Plains, Missouri; three grandchildren, Shane Whited and wife, Cindy, West Plains, Logan Whited, West Plains and Caleb Whited and wife, Cynthia, Springfield, Missouri; two great-grandchildren, Zhilynn and Zahren Whited; and one niece, Kambra Smith and husband, Keith.
Her parents, husbands and two brothers, David Ray Workman and Tommy Joe Workman, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. 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 Belva Gene Trebilcock, 87, Caulfield, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Trebilcock passed away at 2:45 p.m., Sunday, March 26, 2023, at her home.
She was born April 3, 1935 in Greeley, Colorado, to Earl and Susan Ball. On June 28, 1968, she was married at Denver, Colorado, to Robert Trebilcock. Belva loved to mow her lawn and enjoyed her vegetable and flower gardens. She loved to travel and enjoyed her time on the beach. Mrs. Trebilcock was a member of His Place.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Trebilcock, of the family home; two children, Karen Gruender, West Plains, Missouri and Michael Goure and wife, Annette, Koshkonong, Missouri; twelve grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; ten great-great-grandchildren; one sister; and one niece.
Her parents, two sons, Larry and Gary Goure and two grandsons, Nathan and Robert Goure, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery. 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 memorial service for Judy Kay Barnes, 67, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 8, 2023, at The First Freewill Baptist Church.
Mrs. Barnes passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at West Plains.
She was born April 6, 1955, at West Plains, to Gerald Griffin and Dorothy Mock Griffin. On July 1, 1973, she was married at West Plains, to Albert Raymond Barnes, who preceded her in death on December 27, 2019. Before her retirement, Mrs. Barnes was a nurse. “I started to say” was her favorite saying. She was a loving wife, loved her kids and grandkids with all of her heart; to her it didn’t matter if there was blood relation or not, you were her family. Judy was adventurous and enjoyed her travels; she loved shopping and knew all of the delivery drivers by name. Mrs. Barnes was a dedicated Christian and was a longtime member of First Freewill Baptist Church.
She is survived by three children, Brian Barnes and wife, Becky, Greg Barnes and Debra Stokes and husband, Alex, all of West Plains; one honorary daughter, Jamie Johnson and husband, Dan; ten grandchildren, Mackenzie Harrison, Trinity Barnes, Mathias Harrison, Joseph Barnes, Tristan Barnes, Keaton Barnes, Elizabeth Donahue and husband, Austin, and Hannah, Abby and Adam Stokes; three great-grandchildren, Kaden and Huxten Harrison and Baby Donahue; one honorary granddaughter, Melody Johnson; two brothers, Steve Griffin and wife, Heidi and Eddie Griffin and wife, Brenda; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, one honorary grandson, Kaleb Johnson and one brother, Jimmy Griffin, preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Freewill Baptist Church and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Linda Kay Anderson, 63, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 3, 2023, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Linda passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, March 27, 2023, with her family by her side.
She was born on July 21, 1959 in Springfield, Missouri to Kenneth Park Kelley and Patricia Ann Kelley (née Palmer). Linda married Randy Anderson at First General Baptist Church in West Plains on November 17, 1978. She spent many years serving her community as both a real estate agent and appraiser and enjoyed her work. Mrs. Anderson enjoyed spending time with her family, quilting with friends and spoiling her dog, Baby. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of West Plains.
She is survived by her husband, Randy, of the family home; two children Chris Anderson of Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas and Katie Presser and husband, Eric, of Willow Springs; and four grandchildren, Logan and Lily Presser of Willow Springs, Elizabeth Anderson of Warrensburg, Missouri and Jack Anderson of Killeen, Texas.
Her parents, Ken and Pat Kelley, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Edgar and Grace Anderson, and Aunt Kay Gooch, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Anderson will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Foundation and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.