Graveside services for James Earl Wilson, 80, Buffalo, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 15, 2021 at Cureall Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Wilson passed away at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Missouri.
He was the son of Dorothy and James T. Wilson, Jr. and was born on January 11, 1941, at Hocomo, Missouri. He graduated from Osage High School, Kansas City in 1959. Mr. Wilson was a veteran, having served with the United States Army. He loved hunting, fishing and anything outdoors and enjoyed spending time with family and cookouts. He was also a poet and was a member of the Christian County Moose Lodge 2396. Mr. Wilson attended Six Mile Baptist Church, Sibley, Missouri.
He is survived by one son, Kevin Wilson and wife, Joyce, Buffalo, Missouri; two grandchildren, Nicole Schroeder and husband, Ehren, Fair Grove, Missouri and Austin Price, Buffalo, Missouri; and two great-grandchildren, Evelyn Grace (Evie) Schroeder and Drake Easton Schroeder.
His Dad, James and Mother, Dorothy, preceded him 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.
Minnie Faye Bray, 90, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 11:35 a.m., Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at West Vue Nursing Center. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Alta Fay Smith Newberry, 94, Overland Park, Kansas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 13, 2021 in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Newberry entered into eternal rest November 6, 2021, with her two daughters beside her. Alta was born at Dora, Missouri, May 13, 1927, to Henry and Cora Owen Smith. She had ten brothers and sisters, all deceased. She has one sister-in-law, Wilma Wolverton, of Grain Valley, Missouri.
Alta lived a happy life. In her teen years she met a handsome young man at church and there was an immediate attraction between them. His name was Ben. Soon after that, he was drafted to the Army for World War II and shipped to Germany. During his time there, they wrote to each other. She waited for him and, upon his return, he immediately went to see her. They knew they wanted to spend their lives together, so on November 2, 1946, she and Benjamin Newberry eloped. True love. She and Ben had a very loving and lasting marriage of sixty-five years. Their faith in God, as members of the Church of Christ, was priority in their life together. In the early years, she and Ben lived in Kansas City, Missouri, and Alta filled her days taking care of her girls. She enjoyed sewing for her girls and helping others with food, child care, or transportation. She enjoyed helping others who were in need. They bought a small house in Kansas City to raise their girls. Life was good. Eventually, her girls married and had children. She loved being a grandmother with five grandkids. Alta was very creative and loved doing crafts, ceramics, making quilts, and sewing. In 1991, when Ben retired, they moved back home to the Ozarks, living in West Plains, Missouri. They enjoyed their life there, surrounded by family and friends. When Ben passed away ten years ago, Alta moved to Overland Park, Kansas, living close to her daughter, Janet. Anyone that knew her, loved her. She was very special and known by all as kind, caring. and loving. She will be missed by all who loved her.
She and Ben had two daughters, Phyllis Hoover (husband, Don), Dearborn Heights, Michigan, and Janet Treanor (husband, Bob), Olathe, Kansas; five grandchildren, Darren Watson (Stacey), Amie Farkas (Matt), Timothy Watson (deceased), Melissa Settle (Dave), and Chris Reed (Christi); ten great-grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Visitation will be held prior to the service, from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, in the Rose Chapel, Burial will be at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Dr. Gregory Lynn Temple, 68, West Plains, passed away on November 8, 2021, in the arms of his wife and surrounded by his children after a long-fought battle against brain cancer. Dr. Temple was born on June 8, 1953, in Springfield Missouri, the son of Lynn Leon and Neva Lois Temple. He moved to West Plains in 1979 where he joined the dental practice of Dr. Harry B. Kelly.
Dr. Temple graduated from Missouri Military Academy in 1971 as a First Lieutenant. He was active in choral work, sang in the glee club, and was an acolyte in the Academy’s memorial chapel. He attended Westminster University in Fulton, Missouri, and was an active member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity until his graduation in 1975. He was accepted into the UMKC School of Dentistry in Kansas City Missouri, where he was elected president of Psi Omega Dental Fraternity and was a member in good standing of Delta Sigma Delta, an honor which was tied to his academic success. He graduated with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 1979.
Dr. Temple volunteered his time to the West Plains Optimist Club, was a member of the Elks Lodge, and served as co-chairman of the Jaycees. He served the local chapters of the Boy Scouts of America and was awarded a certificate of appreciation for outstanding service to the organization. He financially supported the West Plains High School Booster Club, the Zizzer Band, and the West Plains Concert Choir. Dr. Temple was an active proponent of all water sports. On warm summer days he would often be found on Norfork Lake, skiing and running the length of the water with his friends and family.
In 1991, Dr. Temple married Cindy Ann Montgomery. Over thirty years of marriage, they raised two children, Timothy Joseph Temple, and Robert Lynn Temple. The family became known for their intricate Christmas lights, open door policy, and the assuredness of a joyful laugh. Through his life he maintained a membership at Covenant Presbyterian in Springfield Missouri, but attended First Baptist Church in West Plains, Missouri.
In the year 2000, Dr. Temple, following the death of Dr. Kelly, began a partnership with Dr. Brian Morrison. Together, the two developed an outstanding dental practice which served the greater West Plains area.
Beginning in 2007, Dr. Temple oversaw the dental services at The Good Samaritan Clinic in Mountain View, Missouri. Through his work, many individuals who otherwise could not have done so, received free dental care. Dr. Temple was known for his dedication to the clinic, often donating and working thirteen-hour days in order to provide the care and compassion which would be associated with both Dr. Temple as a person and as a professional. He remained on the advisory council for the clinic until his death.
In 2008, Dr. Temple was appointed to the Missouri Dental Board by Governor Matt Blunt.
In 2013, Dr. Alanna R. Temple joined the dental practice and from the trio’s partnership West Plains Dental Group was born. It continues to this day under the steadfast guidance and care of his surviving partners.
Dr. Temple was a hobbyist. Through his many years he created intricate train sets, skillfully built model planes and became known as having a keen eye behind the bead of a shotgun. He was dearly loved, and his generosity spread to all those who knew him. An avid prankster, joker, but a steadfast friend, Dr. Temple will be missed by all those who heard and benefitted from his love, advice, and words of encouragement.
Dr. Temple was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Lynn L. Temple; mother, Neva Lois Horne Temple Mitchell; stepfather, Robert H. Mitchell; paternal grandparents, Lyle L. Temple and Tomy H. Temple; maternal grandparents, Charles Jefferson Horne and Maggie Mae Hamm Horne; brother-in-law, William McDonald Tynes.
Dr. Temple is survived by his wife, Cindy A. Temple; his first son Timothy Joseph Temple and his wife, Alanna R. Temple; his second son Robert Lynn Temple; his sister, Pamela Temple Tynes; his grandchildren, Lynn J. Temple and Anna R. Temple; nephew Jefferson M. Tynes and family; niece Sarah M. Tynes.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, November 12, 2021, at First Baptist Church of West Plains under the direction of David Ball and under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will follow in a private ceremony in Howell Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday November 11, 2021, in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Jason Spurling, Dr. Jeremy Reed, Dr. Tanner Johanns, and Dr. Charles Morgan.
The family requests that for those who may wish to make a memorial gift in Dr. Temple’s name, please consider the Dr. Gregory L. Temple Memorial Charitable Fund c/o Community Foundation of Central Missouri, P.O. Box 6015, Columbia, MO 65205. Memorial gifts also may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Visitation services for Dalton Joshua Howell, 36, West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 12, 2021, in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Howell passed away at 3:08 a.m., Sunday, November 7, 2021, at his home.
He was born September 1, 1985, at West Plains, Missouri, to Dalton Ray Howell and Marilyn Rose Wake Howell. On December 23, 2019, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Jessica Matney. Mr. Howell had been a mason since he was eight years old. He loved his kids and family more than anything, but fishing was a close second. He was a collector of all things.
He is survived by his wife, Jessica, of the family home; three children, Madison Howell, West Plains, Missouri, Ryder Howell, West Plains, Missouri, and Bryson Howell, West Plains, Missouri; his parents, Dalton and Marilyn Howell, West Plains, Missouri; one brother, Joseph Howell and wife, Mindy, West Plains, Missouri; one sister, Maranda Zeltner and husband, John, Mountain Home, Arkansas; and many nieces and nephews.
The family extends a special thank you to the EMTs and Robertson-Drago Funeral Home for all that they did for Dalton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Leona (Maxine) Ellett, 89, Peace Valley, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Chapel Hill Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Ellett passed away at 7:17 p.m., Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at Mountain View Healthcare.
She was born October 18, 1932, at Peace Valley, Missouri, to Fred Story and Laura Leona (Babe) Wilbanks. She graduated from West Plains High School. On December 1, 1951, she was married at Peace Valley, Missouri, to Leslie Edward Ellett, who preceded her in death February 27, 2012. Mrs. Ellett enjoyed quilting, farm life, and doing puzzles.
She is survived by two children, Leroy Edward Ellett and wife, Linda, Peace Valley, Missouri, and Leona Nichols and husband, Morris, Ashland, Missouri; one daughter-in-law, Lorraine Ellett, West Plains, Missouri; four grandchildren, Stacy Ellett, Wayne Ellett, Jenifer Chisholm, and Diane Elam; one brother, Ralph Story, Archie, Missouri; niece, Charlotte Melrose, St. Charles, Missouri; and numerous other nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, two sons, Leslie DeWayne Ellett and Dan Davis Ellett, one daughter, Della Schafer, two brothers, and two sisters preceded her in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Chapel Hill Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Marion Joyce Stanley Work, 87, West Plains, Missouri, passed away in her sleep, Sunday, October 31, 2021.
Marion was born June 10, 1934, in her grandmother’s home, to Clarence Hamilton Stanley and Mabel Minerva Wheeler Stanley, in Parlier, California.
Marion graduated from Washington Union High School, Easton Fresno, California, in 1952. She was awarded for her speed and proficiency in typing and excellent penmanship. After high school, she began a long career with Pacific Bell Telephone Company, which later became AT&T, from where she retired. On February 27, 1955, she married Casey Nivelle Work, and to this union had two children, daughter, Janet Lynn Work Harrison, and son, Kent Casey Work. Marion loved working, and her skills were highly sought after. She sacrificially worked for, and gave to, her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a wonderful role model.
She is survived by her daughter, Janet and husband, Craig; grandson, Jacob Harrison and wife, Shayla, and their boys, Kael, Tripp, and Leif; granddaughter, Amanda Richardson and husband, Derek, and their children, Reece Lewin, Aurora Lewin, and Kennedy Richardson; and grandson, Nicholas Work and wife, Kristle, and their daughters, Kaylynn, Anna, Patience, and Aria, who will definitely miss their “Wa Wa”. Marion also leaves behind her beloved sisters, Anita Taylor and Kathie Kelderhouse Davis; brother, John Kelderhouse; sister-in-law, Darlene; and many nieces and nephews.
Her son, Kent, and granddaughter, Casey Lauren Harrison, preceded her in death.
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Funeral services for Beverly Kay Jones, 74, Pomona, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 5, 2021 in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Beverly, who loved to be called Mom by her kids, Bee Bee by her grandson, Sis by her brothers, Sugar Babe by her husband, and Aunt Bev by her nieces and nephews, departed her loving family on October 30, 2021. Beverly was born in West Plains, Missouri, on August 29, 1947, to Luther and Mary Pliler Barnett. Bev was mother to Melissa and Micheal. She raised her children with love and devotion with her husband, Marion Levi (M. L.) Jones, whom she married on June 13, 1965, in West Plains, Missouri. As a Richards School cook, Bev was known for her love of the children and coworkers. Bev also loved working in the fabric department at Wal-Mart, where she was able to live out her hobbies: sewing, quilting, and painting. Bev was also a big fan of the St. Louis Cardinals.
Beverly is survived by her husband, M. L.; her daughter, Melissa Jones, of Seminole, Florida; her grandson, Levi Jones, of Lampasas, Texas; brothers, Jr. Barnett and wife, Judy, of Willow Springs, Ronnie and wife, Kathy, of Pottersville, and Randy and wife, Becky, of West Plains.
Beverly is preceded in death by her son, Micheal Lee Jones, and her parents.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at New Liberty Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to New Liberty Baptist Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Robert Charles (R. C.) Davidson, 71, Bakersfield, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Bakersfield Church of Christ, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Davidson passed away at 9:09 a.m., Friday, October 29, 2021, at Evelyn’s House, Creve Coeur, Missouri.
He was born April 17, 1950 at Bakersfield, Missouri, to Luther Davidson and Lena DeBoard Davidson. He graduated from Bakersfield High School with the Class of 1969. On July 1, 1972, he was married at Bakersfield, Missouri, to Marcille Hall. Mr. Davidson enjoyed fishing, hunting, and farming. He also enjoyed the Missouri Tigers and the St. Louis Cardinals. He was a member of the Bakersfield Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife, Marcille, of the family home; four children, Lisa Kirkland and husband, Michael, Caulfield, Missouri, Bobby Daivdson and wife, Rebecca, Mountain Home, Arkansas, Jeannie McGahan and husband, John, Willow Springs, Missouri, and Corey Davidson and fiancé, Bry, Bakersfield, Missouri; eleven grandchildren, John McGahan, Ethan McGahan, Sadie Davidson, Kylea Davidson, Brock Davidson, Bentlee Fisher, Ella Davidson, Charlotte Davidson, Jacob Davidson, Joe Davidson, and Brenner Amburgy; one great-grandchild, Stella McGahan; two sisters, Marilyn Barton and husband, Randall, Peace Valley, Missouri, and Shirley Belt and husband, Ray Gene, Caulfield, Missouri; one brother-in-law, Frank Carroll; one sister-in-law, Ina Davidson; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, three brothers, Alferd, Ray, and Rudy Davidson, and two sisters, Lucille Pettyjohn and May Carroll preceded him in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in Bakersfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bakersfield Cemetery or Paragould Children’s Home and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Amy Cheryl Kimbrough, 46, Peace Valley, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 1, 2021 at Barnett Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Kimbrough passed away at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at her home.
She was born May 19, 1975, at Kansas City, Kansas, to Jack Lee Reed and Brinda Irene Bankston Reed. She graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1993. On October 19, 1995, she was married at Eureka Springs, Arkansas, to Phillip Kimbrough. Mrs. Kimbrough was a member of Oak Forest Church of Christ, Alton, Missouri.
She is survived by her husband, Phillip, of the family home; three children, Allison Kimbrough and fiancé, Weston Warren, West Plains, Missouri, Brock Kimbrough and wife, Shyanne, Peace Valley, Missouri, and Brenden Kimbrough and fiancé, Christi Johnson, Peace Valley, Missouri; one grandchild, Karsyn Kimbrough; one brother, Ryan Reed, West Plains, Missouri; two brothers-in-law, Shannon Kimbrough and wife, Lisa, and Matthew Kimbrough and wife, Karen; and seven nieces and nephews, Logan, Erin, Keldin, Loran, Trenton, Malachi, and Mariah.
Her parents and twin sister, Susan Lockett, preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to Barnett Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Brian Rackley, 49, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 31, 2021, at Endurance Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Rackley passed away at 7:50 a.m., Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.
He was born November 1, 1971, at Mountain Home, Arkansas, to Mary Evans. On January 7, 2002, he was married at Mexico, Missouri, to Casey Stout. Mr. Rackley was a realtor, and an operations manager at Arlee’s. He loved guns and hunting, and he enjoyed martial arts. He didn’t like to fish, but he did so with his son. Brian loved his family, football, and was especially proud of his #8. He loved his daughter and the nurse she had become.
He is survived by his wife, Casey, of the family home; one daughter, Haylea Taylor and husband, Kyle, Moody, Missouri; one son, Connor Rackley, West Plains, Missouri; his mother, Mary Evans; one sister, Tonya Aaron and husband, Thomas; two nephews, Caleb Brian Kerley and Lincoln Aaron; his dog, Sadie, and his cat, Lilly.
His grandparents, Harvey and Thelma Evans, three uncles, Mike Evans, Doyle Evans, and James Evans, and father-in-law, Jim Stout, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, in the Langston Street Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Dixie Jo Nevill, 88, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 1, 2021 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Nevill passed away at 6:45 p.m., Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at her home.
She was born August 18, 1933 at Elijah, Missouri, to Vance Blizzard and Hazel Trump Blizzard. On December 19, 1950, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Lloyd Nevill, who preceded her in death in 1981. Mrs. Nevill was a member of the Methodist Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Summers, West Plains, Missouri.
Her parents and husband preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to West Plains Animal Shelter and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Jerry Michael Pendergrass, 70, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 28, 2021 at First Freewill Baptist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Pendergrass passed away at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 22, 2021.
He was born November 22, 1950, at West Plains, Missouri, to Claude Pendergrass and Madge Orwick Pendergrass. Jerry graduated from high school in Tarkio, Missouri. On May 28, 1971, he was married at Koshkonong, Missouri, to Laura Mertz. Mr. Pendergrass was a veteran, having served with the United States Army. He was a route driver for Guy’s, Frito Lay and Ideal Bread for a number of years and was a school bus driver. Mr. Pendergrass enjoyed racing, NASCAR, mowing and loved his grandson, Landry. He was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Laura Pendergrass, of the family home; two daughters, Belinda Pendergrass, West Plains and Melanie Wyatt and husband, Joel, Willow Springs, Missouri; one grandson, Landry Pitts; two brothers, Jim Pendergrass and wife, Marilyn, Independence, Missouri and Bob Pendergrass and wife, Fayetta, West Plains; one sister, Phylllis Schimming and husband, Jim, Maryville, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; family friend, Ernestine Cochran, West Plains; and his dog, Bree.
His parents preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to West Plains Regional Animal Shelter or 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 Helen Ruth Tucker Williams, 79, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 29, 2021 at Hutton Valley Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Williams passed away at 6:25 p.m., Saturday, October 23, 2021, at her home.
She was born August 30, 1942 at Manor, Texas, the daughter of the late Thomas Tucker and Julia Hampton Tucker. On October 28, 1960, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Herbert “Owen” Williams, who preceded her in death April 23, 2017. Mrs. Williams retired from Marathon Electric after twenty years. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, ceramics classes, and spending time with her family. She became a Christian in 2016, and was baptized at Genesis Church in West Plains. She was a loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Mrs. Williams will be truly missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by three children, Kevin Williams, Kristi Bash and husband, Kaenan, and Karla Shelley and husband, Kelly; eight grandchildren, Travis, Rebecca, Hillary, Britney, Jessica, Jared, Kyle, and Kiersten; ten great-grandchildren, Allyson, Austin, Levi, Wesley, Olivia, Jayden, Tucker, Gunnar, Harlie, and Jaysten; and siblings, Alvin Tucker, Tom Tucker, Julie Burns, and Anthony Tucker.
Her parents, husband, one daughter, Sandra Kathleen, one grandson, Jeremy Keith, two brothers, and one sister preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hutton Valley Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Troy Lee Johnston, 53, Willow Springs, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 29, 2021 at Homeland Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Johnston passed away at 5:30 a.m., Friday, October 22, 2021, at Willow Care Nursing Center.
He was born September 22, 1968 at West Plains, Missouri, the son of William Russell (Bill) Johnston and Joan Christine Peterson Johnston. He loved everything about truck driving, and loved going out on the road with his dad. Mr. Johnston loved country music. He enjoyed the outdoors and would walk all the time.
He is survived by one brother, William Johnston, Jr., Willow Springs, Missouri; two sisters, Teresa Stiebs, West Plains, Missouri, and Ilene Chenoweth and husband, Wayne, Willow Springs, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents and one nephew, William Johnston III, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Justin Levi Brown, 29, Springfield, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Elijah Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Brown passed away at 5:30 a.m., Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Springfield, Missouri.
He was born November 19, 1991 at West Plains, Missouri, the son of Joshua Allan Brown and Shan Richardson. He enjoyed going to the river and spending time with his sisters. When it came to his sisters, he was his mom’s right-hand man.
He is survived by his parents; three sisters, Brittany Major, Rogersville, Missouri, Makayla Hensley, West Plains, Missouri, and Laiken McKinney, Pomona, Missouri; one half-brother, Cody James Grogan, Oklahoma; grandparents, Ginger Moss, Pottersville, Missouri, and Jim Brown, West Plains, Missouri; and nephews, Jameson Major and Isaiah Velarde. .
His grandparents, William and Debbie Richardson, preceded him in death.
Funeral services for Jewell Joann Wiese, 83, Willow Springs, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Dry Creek General Baptist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Wiese passed away at 7:30 a.m., Thursday, October 21, 2021, at her home.
She was born October 4, 1938, at Twin Bridges, Missouri, to Harley Orvill White and Nola Velma Thornton White. On February 21, 1957, she was married at Alton, Missouri, to Arnold Archibald Wiese, who preceded her in death on November 5, 2018. Joann worked at Rawlings for twenty-one years, Regal-Beloit for twenty-six years and in between had worked as a cook at Ozarks Medical Center; she then stayed home to care for her mother, brother, Ken and his wife, Irene until their passing. She wore many hats and was grandma to many. She helped her mother in raising Richard and Rachell and also kept David Allen and Lowell Sherman; she was a caregiver to many family and friends. Joann was a farmer’s wife; she helped her husband on the farm raising hogs and cows and could be seen on the tractor raking hay in the summer. Her four children were her first priority and she told them many times a day that she loved them. She was a beautiful wife, daughter, mother, sister, grandma, MeMaw and Nan Nan and will be missed by all that knew her. Mrs. Wiese was a member of the Dry Creek General Baptist Church.
She is survived by four children, Sheryl Ford, Anna (Mo) Luton and husband, Jerry, all of the family home; David Wiese and wife, Krista and Dane Wiese and wife, Emma, all of Willow Springs, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Rebekah Ford, Jay Ford and wife, Kyla, John Ford and wife, Julie, Jesse Ford and wife, Cassie, Timothy Ford and wife, Jody, Harley Wiese, William Wiese and wife, Florence, Coatney Wiese and wife, Brittany and Sarah Bullock and husband, Johnathan; twenty-four great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Dale White and wife, Verna, Twin Bridges, Missouri; one brother-in-law, Donald Sneed, Rolla, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband of sixty-one years, one grandson, Brian Matthew Wiese, son-in-law, Robert E. Ford, one brother and sister-in-law, Kenith and Irene White and one sister, Elaine White, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Dry Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Dry Creek Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
A visitation service for Daniel Mark Collier, 60, Neosho, Missouri, will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 5, 2021 in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Collier passed away Monday, September 20, 2021, at his home.
He was born April 21, 1961 at Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Alan B. Collier, Sr. and Lena Dobbs Collier Valle. Mr. Collier was a veteran, having served with the United States Army. He was the parts manager at Medley Equipment Company, Joplin, Missouri. Daniel was a very loving and generous son, brother, and uncle.
He is survived by his mother, Lena Valle, West Plains, Missouri; one brother, Alan B. Collier, Jr., Manhattan, Kansas; two sisters, Pamela Parrish and husband, Kenneth, West Plains, Missouri, and Penelope Roundtree and husband, Michael, Mt. View, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
His father, step-father, Ron Valle, brother, Michael David Collier, and his grandparents, Anderson and Edna Dobbs, and B.F. and Vergie Collier, preceded him in death.
Funeral services for James Albert Wilkerson, 83, West Plains, Missouri, formerly of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 25, 2021 at First Baptist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Wilkerson passed away at 3:15 p.m., Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at his home.
He was born August 14, 1938 at Fisk, Missouri, the son of Benjamin Wilkerson and Della Haslip Wilkerson. He was a star basketball player and graduated from Fisk-Rombauer High School in 1957. He served our country in the Navy as a structural mechanic on the aircraft carrier USS Lexington from 1959 to 1963. During his life, you might have found him fishing on the lake, sitting in his deer stand, hitting the fairways, driving the tractor, or traveling the country in his RV. However, if you asked him, he would say his greatest accomplishment was being a dedicated Christian and loving husband and father. His humility, kindness, and gentle spirit served as a witness of his love for Jesus during his life and will continue through those touched by his presence for generations to come.
He is survived by his wife of thirty-four years, Vicki; three sons, Rick (Shelli), Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Kevin (Kate), Rogers, Arkansas, and Drew (Kathlene), West Plains, Missouri; two sisters, Louetta Keena, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and Jeanette Winder (Jim), Jackson, Missouri; one brother, Kenneth (Donna), Melbourne, Florida; and four grandchildren, Abbey Garrett (Drew), Whitney Minson (Tucker), Tyler Wilkerson, and Ryley Wilkerson.
He is preceded in death by his parents and five siblings, Nellevee Chronister, Virgil Wilkerson, Mildred Coulson, Mary Ellen Davis, and David Wilkerson.
Visitation will be held prior to the service, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Monday, at First Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Missions and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Billy J. Thompson, 87, Dora, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Family Life Church, Dora, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Thompson passed away at 10:45 a.m., Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at his home.
He was born January 5, 1934, at the family farm north of Dora, Missouri, to Lee Thompson and Elma White Thompson. Mr. Thompson was a veteran of the Korean War, having served with the United States Army. On January 12, 1960, he was married at Ava, Missouri, to Bonnie Ruth Hightower. They were married for forty-nine years. She preceded him in death July 9, 2009. They raised five children on their farm. Mr. Thompson worked at Rawlings in Willow Springs, Missouri, and retired from there after twenty years. He was a full-time farmer, raising cattle and hogs. He had a green thumb for gardening, and a passion for beekeeping.
He is survived by four children, Kathy Hutson, Jim Moritz, Sue Fry, and Joe Bill Thompson; twelve grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one sister, Anna Faye Smith; and multiple nieces and nephews.
His parents, wife, one son, Jerry, one brother, three sisters, and other family members preceded him in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, in the Langston Street Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Pleasant Mound Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Mound Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.