Funeral services for Bryan Leland Riddle, 67, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 22, 2021 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Riddle passed away at 2:35 p.m., Monday, August 16, 2021, at Ozarks Medical Center.
He was born September 17, 1953, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Clarence Leland Riddle and Marianne Cunard Riddle. Bryan was a collector; he was passionate about cars and enjoyed going to car shows. He loved his daughter and granddaughters. Bryan loved everyone he met.
He is survived by one daughter, Kelsey Anne Riddle; two granddaughters, Sophia Langston and Lilly Sweat; special friend, Rhonda Howell; one sister, Sheryl Ramsey and husband, Jeff; nephew, Chad Lockard; great-niece, Destiny Kendrix and husband, Da’Shawn; and great-great-nephew, Jeremiah Kendrix.
His parents preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Sunday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Valley Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Family or Gideon Bible Society and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Robert Leroy Bole, 81, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 5:00 a.m., Monday, August 16, 2021, at Ozarks Medical Center. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Pastor Michael Auldon Burgess, 45, Merryville, Louisiana, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Olden, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Pastor Burgess went to his eternal resting place on Thursday, August 12, 2021.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Kimberly Burgess of Merryville, LA; son, Caleb Burgess; daughter, McKinze Burgess Slaton and Cody, all of King George, VA; parents, Danny and Joyce Burgess of West Plains, MO; grandmother, Wanda Burgess of West Plains, MO; sister, Michele Schach and Brian of Springfield, MO; one granddaughter on the way, Eliana and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles Burgess, Albert and Betty Drumright.
Pallbearers will be Caleb Burgess, Brian Schach, Rodney Foster, Mike Newberry, Jason Mickey, and Keith Burgess. Honorary Pallbearers will be Kevin Burgess and Kalvin Burgess.
Visitation and Funeral Services were held at Green Oak Baptist Church on Monday August 16, 2021 with Brother Jerry Hext officiating the service. Pallbearers were Ricky Tucker, Jerry Ingle, Joe Bowman, David Ader, Alejandro Pajares and John LeMaire. Honorary Pallbearers were Bill Edmondson, Greg Whittington and John Bowman.
The family has requested that everyone wear masks and practice social distancing. In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation towards Michael’s medical bills in care of Green Oak Baptist Church at 4976 Hwy. 389, Merryville, LA 70653. Local arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Floyd Rhine, 84, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Curry Street Church of Christ, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Rhine passed away at 5:55 p.m., Friday, August 13, 2021, at Ozarks Medical Center.
He was born May 6, 1937, at Bakersfield, Missouri, to Dewey Garfield Rhine and Sula Butram Rhine. On October 18, 1958, he was married to Dorothy Ann McThompson. To their union, one daughter was born, Vicky Sue Rhine Combs. Mr. Rhine was a veteran, having served with the United States Army in Germany. Floyd worked at the International Shoe Factory for seventeen years. He was a jack of all trades. Mr. Rhine was an auctioneer for many years, he bought and sold cattle and horses along with having car and trailer sales businesses. He never knew a stranger.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Rhine; their daughter, Vicky Sue Rhine Combs; a daughter from a previous marriage, Shirley Garrison and husband, Ronnie; a special nephew that he loved as a son, Jeri Wayne Rhine and wife, Sondra; four grandchildren, Anna Casey and husband, Craig, Shana Scicluna and husband, Justin, Shawn Garrison and wife, Jenni and Heath Garrison and Matthew; seven great-grandchildren, Landon, Lexus, Lyndzey and Layton Casey (children of Anna and Craig), Christian Scicluna (son of Shana and Justin) and Ryan and Tyler Garrison (sons of Shawn and Jenni); one great-great-grandson, Rylan Garrison (son of Ryan and Alexis); two brothers, Roy Rhine and Gary Rhine and wife, Mary; two sisters, Pauline Scherff and Helen Laxton; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, two brothers, Ray Rhine and Charles Wayne Rhine and one nephew, Keith Wayne Rhine, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the South Fork Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to South Fork Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
A memorial service for Carlton (Cottie) E. Holmberg, 90, West Plains, Missouri will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 20, 2021 at First United Methodist Church, 503 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri.
Mr. Holmberg passed away at 7:43 a.m., on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at St. Louis University Hospital after a brief illness.
Carlton was preceded in death by wife, Darlene; daughter, Sandra; son, Timothy; and brother, Richard.
He is survived by former wife Lois; son, Douglas (Kim); sister, Mary Lou Keifer; brother, Robert (Mary Ann); grandchildren; and close friend, Robert Stirewalt.
He was born on March 10, 1931 in Wausau, Nebraska to Clarence and Edith Holmberg. Carlton was, above all else, a devoted follower of Christ. Throughout his life he was committed to communicating God’s love to his family, friends, and to each person God placed in his life. That commitment led to various ministries, including both youth ministry and the Gideon’s. Beyond his faith, he was a consummate craftsman who took great pride as a welder throughout his working years. He was always prepared to entertain with his harmonica.
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.
Graveside services for Ella Marie Drumright, 94, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Hope’s Rest Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Drumright passed away at 2:15 p.m., Thursday, August 12, 2021, at West Vue Nursing Center.
She was born September 16, 1926, at South Fork, Missouri, to John Edmon (Edd) Callahan and Alpha Easley Callahan. On December 5, 1947, she was married at West Plains, to Jesse Earl Drumright, who preceded her in death on April 9, 2018. Ella was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, aunt, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a wonderful homemaker and loved gardening. Ella was a hard worker; she worked for many years at International Shoe Factory. Mrs. Drumright was a much loved member of Hope’s Rest Primitive Baptist Church.
She is survived by four children, Janice DeBoard, Gorden Drumright and wife, Lois, Frank Drumright and wife, Rita and Steven Drumright and wife, Vicki; twelve grandchildren, Craig Drumright and wife, Julie, Kelli DeBoard, Meggan Richardson and husband, Lance, Jessica Adams and husband, Bobby, Hayden Drumright and wife, Audrey, Dalton Drumright and wife, Chandal, Lizabeth Huntley and husband, Chris, Ronnie Drumright, Floyd Drumright, Barbara McIntosh and husband, Tre, David Drumright and Chris Drumright and wife, Kasey; many beloved great-grandchildren; two sisters, Genevieve Gentry and Lea Langston and husband, Jim; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, one grandson, Jason DeBoard, son-in-law, Gary DeBoard, six brothers, Omer, Earl, Jack, Hayden, Winfred, and Donnie Callahan and two sisters, Agnes Hunt and Dona Hall, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Drumright will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope’s Rest Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Janet Marie Brassfield, 74, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 5:13 p.m., Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Ozarks Medical Center. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Karen Kay Havens, 68, Willow Springs, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Mackey Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Havens passed away at 2:33 a.m., Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at her home.
She was born November 18, 1952, at Pomona, Missouri, to Edward Cyril (Bud) Brower and Helen Lucille Kethcart Brower. She graduated from Willow Springs High School in May of 1970. On November 14, 1970, she was married at Pomona, Missouri, to James Havens, who preceded her in death on August 20, 2007. She loved her family and friends and enjoyed playing dominos and making Sunday breakfast.
She is survived by two daughters, Anita Collins and husband, Allen and Angela Havens and significant other, Damon Keough, all of Willow Springs; five grandchildren, Tanya, Michael, Makayla and Gregory Moore and Emma Collins; several great-grandchildren; three sisters, Janice Fritts and husband, Kenneth, Virginia Mitchell and Debbie Vigdal; two brothers, Doug Brower and wife, Jo and Louie Brower and wife, Tami; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Her parents, husband, four brothers, George, Chester (Pete), Gerald and Ronald Brower and three sisters, Rebecca Lake, Marcella McMurtrey and one infant, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 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 David Lee Warren, 60, Tallahassee, Florida, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Warren passed away at 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 2, 2021, at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare.
He was born August 22, 1960, at West Plains, Missouri, to Noah (Don) Warren and Bessie Mandy Young Warren. David was an electrician and had worked at Lowe’s. He enjoyed fishing, raising flowers and gardening.
He is survived by one son, David Warren and wife, Jessica, Harrisonville, Missouri; three grandchildren, Remini, Piper and Rucker; his parents, Noah (Don) and Bessie Warren, Tallahassee, Florida; one brother, Rickie Warren, Springfield, Missouri; two nephews, Jason Warren and Kevin Warren; and many great-nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Paul Truman Miller, 96, Bakersfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 15, 2021 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Miller passed away at 2:40 a.m., Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at his home.
Truman was born on December 17, 1924, at his home near Bakersfield, Missouri to Noah Miller and Myrtie Halford Miller. He graduated from Bakersfield High School, and after graduation Paul enlisted into the United States Army in 1944 where he served most of his time in Japan and was discharged in 1946. When he returned home he married Wilma “Roxie” Kesner at Mountain Home, Arkansas on April 7, 1947. He loved to farm and bought land close to Bakersfield, Missouri where they started their family. Truman worked away from home during the week and Roxie milked cows. He would return home each weekend to pastor churches in the area. Later in life, Truman used his carpentry skills to build many homes around Bakersfield and surrounding towns. He loved spending time with his family and many friends from all of the churches where he pastored. Truman was the happiest when all his family was together. He loved to travel with his family and share his memories with them. Truman was the cornerstone of his family and raised all of his children and grandchildren to have trust and faith in God, and that He would always supply their needs, and He did. Truman’s primary goal in life was to tell people about Christ and how wonderful Christ is and how He could change their lives and give them peace and contentment. He taught his family to love everyone and to lend a helping hand. Truman was a true blessing to all that knew him.
He is survived by his wife of seventy-four years, Roxie Miller, of the family home; three children, Karen Summers and husband, Gene, Beverly Bonham and husband, Tommy and Paula Crites and husband, Bill, all of Bakersfield; eight grandchildren, Jennifer Bridges and husband, Brian, Darrell Summers and wife, Trudy, Hayden Bonham and wife, Patricia, Travis Crites and wife, Tami, Valerie Lockett and husband, Thomas; Paul Summers and wife, Malisha, Natashia Forsythe and husband, Brandon and Dalton Crites and wife, Brandy; seventeen great-grandchildren, Lauren Newhard and husband, Justin, Morgan Cooper Bridges, Wyatt , Cole, Emily, Shelby and Riley Summers, Ethan, Zane and Paige Crites, Cora Beth Epley and husband, Cody, Makadah Lockett, Levi and Allie Hollingshad and Layton, Logan and Kamrie Crites; one sister, Mabel Mooney, Ruby Michigan; several nieces and nephews; and special hunting buddies, Billy Hand, Joe Summers, Mike Guffey, Stacey Guffey, Scott Uchtman, Ronnie Mullins and Brandon Johnston.
His parents, one son, Truman (Dwight) Miller and two infant sisters, preceded him in death.
Mr. Miller will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Udall Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hawkin’s Ridge Church for a memorial for Paul Miller and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Sarah Beth Bowen-Marcak, 39, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 2:50 p.m., Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri.
She was born January 28, 1982, in the State of Maryland, to Richard Bowen and Leslie Myers Bowen. Sarah had worked as a CNA in nursing homes. She loved spending time with her family, going to the river, camping and eating smores.
She is survived by three children, Dakota Bowen and wife, Isabella, Alex Bowen and Bryson Bowen; her parents, Richard and Leslie Bowen; two sisters, Dawn Green and husband, Jesse and Jessica Bell-Coughlin; and many nieces and nephews.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Junior Brixey, 85, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 10, 2021 in the Multi-Purpose Sanctuary at the United Freewill Baptist Church, under the direction of the Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Brixey was ushered into the presence of his Lord and eternal home at 6:20 a.m., Friday, August 6, 2021, at Ozarks Medical Center.
He was born on August 25, 1935, to the late Buster Brixey and Jewell Collins Brixey. Junior met his lifelong sweetheart, Betty Wheeler, at a Bakersfield picnic. They were married on December 19, 1952, at West Plains, Missouri. He ran a milk route in his early years and had many stories to tell related to that time. He was co-owner of West Plains Packing Plant. Junior was also employed at the International Shoe Factory for a time. He is probably most known for his 40+ years as a local car salesman. Junior thrived at this vocation and loved meeting and talking to his new and returning customers. If he wasn’t selling cars he was working on his property. He took pride in how his place looked as you drove by and strived to have the best-looking fence and most ornate entrance on CC Highway. The most important legacy he left behind was his love for the Lord and his church. He very rarely sat down before the services started. He had people to greet, Daily Breads to hand out, and candy for the kids. What mattered the most to Junior when all was said and done was the Lord, his family, and hard work.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Brixey, of the family home; two daughters, Debbie Adams and husband, Dennis and Vonnie Thompson and husband, Clay; four grandchildren, Sonya McGinley and husband, Dennis, Shannon Kiefer and husband, Chris, Josh Adams and wife, Ashlea and Jared Thompson; eleven great-grandchildren, Gracie Watson, Logan Watson, Cade Kiefer, Garel McGinley, Eli McGinley, Parker McGinley, Brixey Adams, Mylea Adams, Kinlee Adams, Jase Adams, and Lillie Thompson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Buster Brixey and Jewell Collins Brixey.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 9, 2021, in the Multi-Purpose Sanctuary at the United Freewill Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Union Grove Cemetery or the United Freewill Baptist Youth Fund and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Carl Robert Beavers, 93, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 11, 2021 in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Beavers passed away at 12:39 a.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021, at his home.
He was born October 9, 1927, at Advance, Arkansas, to Charlie Beavers and Ada Hall Beavers. Mr. Beavers was a veteran, having served with the United States Army. On June 28, 1948, he was married at Mountain Home, Arkansas, to Zelda Warren. Carl was a farmer and was self employed for most of his life, at one time he had three sawmills and three farms. He was also a real estate agent, but he always came back to the farm. Carl farmed up until he was ninety-two, packing silage before he got sick. Mr. Beavers also taught the Gospel, up until he was ninety-two years old and would always be willing to go where he was needed to teach.
He is survived by his wife of seventy-three years, Zelda Beavers; three children, Robert Beavers and significant other, Faye Mueller, Pottersville, Missouri, Carol Moore and husband, Ernie, Mountain Grove, Missouri and Paula Perry and husband, James, Pottersville, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Robbie Beavers, Robin Morrison, Stacy Hutchinson, Jennifer Wickham, Tangela Ratliff, Jodie Prichard and Matt Worsham; four step-grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and his brothers and sisters in Christ.
His parents, one great-grandson, Stetson Hutchinson, four brothers and four sisters, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Pottersville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pottersville Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Peggy Sue Cotter, 85, Moody, Missouri, passed away at 6:41 p.m., Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at West Vue Nursing Center.
She was born December 26, 1935, at Bakersfield, Missouri, to Sam Rhodes and Blocie Pendergrass Rhodes. On March 1, 1952, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to James O. (John) Cotter, who preceded her in death on March 2, 2012. Mrs. Cotter was the Postmaster at Moody for over twenty years. She enjoyed working with her husband. Mrs. Cotter was a member of the Moody Church of Christ.
She is survived by five children, Mike Cotter and wife, Cheri, Moody, Missouri, Joe Cotter and wife, Sandy, Orlando, Florida, Richard Cotter and wife, Brenda, West Plains, Missouri, Mark Cotter and wife, Trish, Moody, Missouri and John Cotter and wife, Jodie, Moody, Missouri; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grandchildren (one preceded her in death); one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, several brothers and sisters and her Aunt Anna and Uncle Joe Sigler, whom raised her, preceded her in death.
A private burial was in the Free Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Free Union Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Glane Dude Edwin Dobbs, 73, Dora, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Hale Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Dobbs passed away at 1:30 a.m., Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Ozarks Medical Center.
Glane was the youngest son of Anderson Abraham Dobbs and Edna Alice Dye Dobbs. He was born on March 20, 1948 in Dora Missouri. He graduated from Dora High School in 1966. In 1968 Dude enlisted in the United States Air Force and served in Madrid Spain for 3 1/2 years before being honorably discharged with status Sergeant First Class in 1972. When he returned home from overseas in 1972 he met and fell in love with Katherine Kay Kelley and they were married on May 27, 1972 where they have remained residents of Dora. This was his home and he loved his country, his wife, his children/grandchildren and all of his family and friends. He will be greatly missed. Mr Dobbs made his life being a dairy farmer, a logger, and a car man among many other things. He was very talented in the auto body and restore process. His passion was all about taking old rusty shells of metal and magically transforming them into the original masterpieces they once were. Dude was so talented in restoring “trash to treasure” that he was the focus of an article in Chevy magazine titled “Field of Dreams” where he chose to remain anonymous to protect his family and property.
He is survived by his wife, Kay Kelley Dobbs; three sons, Kenneth, Joseph and Ethan Dobbs; four daughters, Kari Leroy, Sandra Martin, Amanda Massey and Charity Bledsoe; four siblings, Lena Fern, Dottie, Wendell and Dwain; nineteen grandkids; ten great-grandkids; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Glane is preceded in death by his parents, one son, Kella Dobbs, two grandchildren, Devon K. Massey and Danekka Hailey Rae Dobbs, a nephew, Sherman Dobbs and a niece, Vickie Dobbs.
Mr. Dobbs will lie in state from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hale Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Glen Rogers, 80, Belton, Missouri, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Rogers passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Beautiful Saviour Nursing Home, Belton, Missouri.
He was born October 26, 1940, at Myrtle, Missouri, to Shelby Rogers and Artie Mae Johnson Rogers. On October 22, 1971, he was married at Grandview, Missouri, to Becky Ross. Glen and Becky would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year. Mr. Rogers worked as a stock and commodities broker for a number of years; he also worked to bring technology to many in the agricultural industry. Also, he and his wife managed Howell Memorial Park Cemetery from 1997 to 2005. He was a hard worker, a super dad and husband.
He is survived by his wife, Becky Rogers; two children, Mike Rogers and Susan Shelley; six grandchildren; two sisters, Jessie York and Sue Campbell; and many nieces and nephews.
His parents, one daughter, Cindy Rogers, one granddaughter, Sarah Gelencher, one sister, Reba Ratliff and three brothers, James, Joe and Bob Rogers, preceded him in death.
Ryan Wayne Tasker, 42, Webb City, Missouri, passed away at 12:47 a.m., Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains, Missouri.
He was born August 14, 1978, in Salina, Kansas, to Donald D. Tasker and Janet S (Smith) Fraas. Ryan attended Shawnee Mission High School and CRST trucking school in Cedar Rapids Iowa. As a young boy, Ryan enjoyed visiting his grandparent’s farm in Delphos, Kansas and later vacations with his mom, daughter, Savannah, niece Averie and nephew Greysen. Ryan loved his children and aspired to be the very best father and grandfather possible. He was likewise a loving husband and friend to anyone needing help. He was known for putting others before himself. He enjoyed dinners with his father, Don, date night movies with his daughter, Savannah usually ending the evening with a stop for Mexican food. It wasn’t often you’d see Ryan without his favorite drink–an extra large Pepsi. Ryan was also a car buff; he enjoyed car shows and was often found modifying his or a friend’s car or truck. At the time of his passing he worked for Knights Transportation.
He is survived by his wife, Rebeka (Beasley) Tasker, Webb City Missouri; daughter, Savannah N Tasker and partner, Isaiah Childers, DeSoto Kansas; sons, Kaleb and Zackaryan Tasker, Oak Grove, Missouri; grandson, Byntley Z Childers; his parents, Donald Tasker and Janet (Smith) Fraas; brother, Chad A Tasker, Overland Park, Kansas; nieces, Averie and Kaylie; nephew, Greysen; step-son, Joshua Clark; step- brothers, David L Fraas, Boise, Idaho and Brandon Vaughn, Orlando, Florida; step-sister, Rebecca Rosenbaum; and many other relatives.
He is proceeded in death by grandparents, Donald L and Donna J (Davis) Tasker, Harley L. and Maxine I (Rothfuss) Smith, one sister, Nichole R. Tasker, one brother, Jeffrey S. Tasker, one step-brother, Matthew L Fraas and one step-sister, Amy C (Fraas) Chapman.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday August 7th at the Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty Street, Overland Park, KS, between 3 and 5 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations in memory of Ryan Wayne Tasker; to Janet Fraas to be put in a trust for his children or the charity of choice, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Judy A. Stewart, 75, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 10:35 a.m., Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at West Vue Nursing Center.
She was born November 12, 1945, at Flippin, Arkansas, to Guy McCracken and Elma Crownover McCracken. On December 23, 1961, she was married at Flippin, Arkansas, to Charles R. Stewart, III, who preceded her in death on October 18, 2014. Judy was raised in Flippin, Arkansas and moved to West Plains in 1973. She was a home maker, a dairy farmer and worked at Wal-Mart before retiring. Judy was loved by many people, young and old; she never met a stranger and was known by many as Ma. Mrs. Stewart lastly attended church at His Place.
She is survived by one daughter, Charlene McKee and husband, Craig, Caulfield, Missouri; two grandsons, Cody McKee and wife, Jessica, West Plains, Missouri and Chad McKee, West Plains; three great-grandchildren, Asher, Millie and Maren; one special sister-in-law, Gussie McCracken; niece, Donna Redburn; nephew, Monty McCracken; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Her parents, husband, one brother, Donnie McCracken and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charles II and Ruth Stewart, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Stewart will lie in state from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Due to Covid, a private burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or any charity of choice and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Visitation services for Herbert Edward May, 85, Manila, Arkansas, will be held from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. May passed away at 7:45 p.m., Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Northeast Arkansas Memorial Hospital, Jonesboro, Arkansas.
He was born May 6, 1936, at West Plains, Missouri, to Clarence Edward May and Bethel Nadine Arnold May. On November 12, 1980, he was married at Caulfield, Missouri, to Sheila Sweet. He and Sheila loved each other very much and had a great life in their forty years of marriage. Sheila went with him to the last mile. Mr. May was a hard worker and his family was his world.
He is survived by his wife, Sheila M ay, of the family home; four children, Mona Brady and husband, Joel, Twin Falls, Idaho, Tony Glenden May, Twin Falls, Idaho, Jessie Donaldson, Trenton, Missouri and Jacky May and girlfriend, Kim Faybor, West Plains, Missouri; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Private services for Sabrina M. Collins, 45, West Plains, Missouri, will be held under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Collins passed away at 10:41 p.m., Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Ozarks Medical Center.
Sabrina was born November 27, 1975, at West Plains, Missouri to Phillip Martin and Deborah Dixon Martin. Family was the fabric of life for Sabrina and she loved nothing more than fishing with Jeff and spending time with her daughter Lakin. Always a positive spirit, Sabrina blessed everyone she encountered and she was a light to those who were fortunate enough to know her. She married Jeff Collins, the love of her life, on March 15, 2003. Together they built a life founded in God, love and family.
She is survived by her husband, Jeff Collins, of the family home; her daughter, Lakin Harlan, West Plains, Missouri; her mother and step-father Deborah Martin Weatherford and Jerry; her brother, Chad Martin and wife, Elaina, Coweta, Oklahoma; her father and mother-in-law, Kenneth and Darlene Collins, of Zionsville, Indiana; sister-in-law, Amy Frizzell and husband, Jeff, Zionsville, Indiana; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
She was proceeded in death by her father Phillip Martin.
Mrs. Collins will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Private burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Association and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.