Debra Louise Metz
Debra Louise Metz, 61, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 2:34 p.m., Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Ozarks Healthcare. Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Debra Louise Metz, 61, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 2:34 p.m., Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Ozarks Healthcare. Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
James Harley (Jimmy, Jim Bob) Goss, 56, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 6:51 a.m., Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Ozarks Healthcare.
He was born March 26, 1967, at Baxter County, Indiana, to Jerry Lynn Goss and Roberta Jane Gunter. Mr. Goss loved his friends. They were his family, and he loved to relive the good times they had. He loved to watch professional wrestling. Mr. Goss was part of the original group of boys who started the Lucky Luck Boys and was always there until it closed. He especially loved his mother and his sister, Shelia, and he enjoyed visiting with several of his cousins.
He is survived by his mother, Roberta Goss, Caulfield, Missouri; one sister, Shelia Lassley and husband, Brandon, Caulfield, Missouri; and two nieces.
His father, Jerry, stepfather, James Paschall, maternal grandparents, Radie and Harley Gunter, paternal grandparents, Ned and Vinetta Goss, and two aunts preceded him in death.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Ronald Dewey Barnett, 75, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 30, 2023, at State Line Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Barnett passed away at 12:53 a.m., Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at his home.
He was born November 30, 1948, at Hanford, California, to Dewey Daloyd Barnett and Mildred Alene Hasselett. On October 6, 1984, he was married at Crossville, Tennessee, to Carol Joyce Milam, who preceded him in death on December 22, 2022. Mr. Barnett worked for Cawvey’s Electric for many years. He owned Barnett Meat Processing from 1999 until he retired from butchering in 2007. Mr. Barnett enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. He loved his family very much.
He is survived by two children, Alison Shannon and husband, David, West Plains, Missouri, and Sherry Campbell, West Plains, Missouri; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Linda Sue Collins, West Plains, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, wife, and one son, Bill Coates, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to State Line Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Linda Lee Brewer, 76, Ozark, Missouri, formerly of West Plains, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Brewer passed away at 4:30 a.m., Saturday, December 23, 2023, at her home.
She was born October 23, 1947, at West Plains, Missouri, to Roy Ford and Aleeta Guffey Ford. Linda was the youngest of three children. She graduated from West Plains High School in 1965. She worked in the Superintendent’s office at the school as well as the International Shoe Factory and Howell-Oregon Electric. On September 2, 1966, she was married at West Plains, to Everett Brewer; she knew him since grade school, as her brother and Everett were friends. Linda enjoyed being home, raising her kids. She and Everett spent many hours over the years designing and building houses. Linda’s passion for furniture and design began early, as she grew up in her parent’s furniture store. She was always interested in interior design and had an eye for it. Linda graduated from Sheffield School of Design, where she enjoyed learning about the history of furniture. In 1988, Linda and Everett started their car business, Corvettes Unlimited. When Everett retired from Wal-Mart in 1993, they moved to Ozark, Missouri.
She is survived by her husband, Everett Brewer, of the family home; three children, Michelle Titus and husband, Jay, Springfield, Missouri, Jason Brewer and wife, Diana, Ozark, Missouri and Nathan Brewer, Nixa, Missouri; two grandchildren whom she loved very much, Logan and Megan; and one sister that she was very close with, Sharon Wake.
Her parents and her brother, Hanley Ford, preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Marilee Alice Barnard, 90, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 2:39 p.m., Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Ozarks Medical Center.
She was born June 23, 1933, at Rock Port, Missouri, to George Woodson Easley and Jessie Cathalene Hall Easley. On August 18, 1956, she was married at Hocomo, Missouri, to Billy Warren Barnard, who preceded her in death on April 24, 2006. Mrs. Barnard loved music and enjoyed playing the piano; she played keyboard for the gospel group, Heaven’s Travelers, with her son, Jeff, for a few years in the early 2000’s. She also enjoyed bowling, playing video games and loved spending time with her family and friends. Marilee was a lifelong Baptist and was a member of Amy Baptist, Baptist Hill and lastly Bethel Baptist Church.
She is survived by two children, Jeffrey Barnard and wife, Kimberly Faith, Marshfield, Missouri and Marcus Barnard and wife, Diana, West Plains, five grandchildren, Joe Barnard and wife, Kista, Tom Barnard and wife, Leann, Mike Barnard and significant other, Lana Snodgrass, Caitlin Barnard and Haidan Barnard, all of West Plains; five great-grandchildren, Haley Jo Rich Barnard, Gracie Barnard, Kaylee Barnard, Dagen Jones and Isabelle Snodgrass; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, one brother, George (Bud) Easley, Jr., one sister, Margaret Ellen Judd, one sister-in-law, Ada Easley and one brother-in-law, Junior Judd, preceded her in death.
Services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Lisa Carol Colbert, 61, Willow Springs, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 28, 2023, in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Colbert passed away Friday, December 22, 2023.
Lisa was an R.N. for many years. She served her patients with care and love from a kind, sweet, and gentle spirit! She cared for her mother-in-law, Vernieca, in her and Vernon’s home for fifteen years, and her brothers-in-law as needed. She was a quiet, God-gifted caregiver who selflessly opened her heart and home to Vernon’s family and anyone else in need. She and Vernon’s mother loved each other dearly. She was a housewife and companion for Vernon for the last years of her life. Lisa proudly served as Camp Nurse for the Howell Baptist Association where she was referred to as ‘Nurse Mom”. Each year, she would be sure to stock her Nurse’s Cabin with plenty of popsicles, candy, and treats! She loved doing this each summer with her daughter, Elisabeth, and sister-in-law, Mary. She was a current member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Hutton Valley, Missouri. Lisa loved her family, Chinese and Egyptian items, scary movies, the beach, playing with her cell phone, cooking, reading books, and her frequent phone calls to Anna (whom she always told me she was her “sister” and “best friend”) and her beloved mother, Lovelene. She always ended their calls with a sweet, “I love you, Mommy. Bye!” I know Lisa would say this to us all, ‘I love you all . . . Bye!” She will be sorely missed by us all. God bless you, Lisa. See you in Heaven.
Lisa is survived by her husband, Vernon Colbert, of the home; her children, Emilee Colbert, Denmark, Levi Colbert, West Plains, Missouri, and Elisabeth Colbert, of the home; her grandchildren (three boys and one girl); her nieces and nephews; her mother, Lovelene Hall, Navarre, Florida; her sisters, Anna Bujarski, Mountain Grove, Missouri, and Misti Hunt, Ozark, Missouri; and her brothers, Keith Hall, Navarre, Florida, and Michael Hall, Navarre, Florida.
She is preceded in death by her father, Levi Hall, and her Granny Miller.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Big Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Gideons and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
A Celebration of Life service for Karla Sue Bean, 65, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, January 11, 2024, in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Karla passed away December 7, 2023 at her home. She was born the youngest of four daughters to James Robert (Bobby) and Dorene Virginia Carson Bean on July 31, 1958 in Richmond, California. Karla graduated from Richmond’s John F. Kennedy High School in 1976 and received her B.S in Business with a minor in Public Relations at California State University, Chico. She was an account executive in display advertising at West County Times newspaper in Pinole, California and later worked at Longs Drug Store in Walnut Creek, California before moving to Missouri. Karla retired in 2021 from her position as the Admissions Coordinator and Academic Advisor for the Missouri State University – West Plains nursing program. She enjoyed working with the students and often said it was the best job she ever had. Karla lived a compassionate life, and cared deeply for people and animals, especially those in need. Her spirituality guided her toward openness, goodwill, and acceptance toward all. She often said, “God loves the whole world – no exceptions” and believed in making the world a better place for the people that will inhabit our planet after us. She supported the local arts, was a staple at the farmer’s market, and volunteered for causes she was passionate about. She loved baseball and was an avid fan the Oakland A’s, her home town team. Karla loved her friends and family, evidenced by her many scrapbooks, photos, and memories made by a life well-lived.
She is survived by two sisters, Connie Troutman of Richmond, California and Kathy Trudeau of Rogers, Arkansas; one niece, Jennifer Boettcher, her spouse, Tom; two great-nieces, Cassie and Sydney Boettcher, of Wakefield, Massachusetts; and one nephew, Daniel Troutman of Richmond, California.
Her parents, one sister, Zoe Ann Bean of Richmond, California; and two brothers-in-law, Marty Troutman of Richmond, California and Steve Trudeau of Rogers, Arkansas, preceded her in death.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Stuart Union Cemetery or West Plains Regional Animal Shelter and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Danny Lee Stokes, Jr., 48, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 7:29 a.m., Friday, December 8, 2023, at his home.
He was born April 2, 1975, at Peoria, Illinois to Polly A. Presley Stokes and the late Danny Lee Stokes, Sr. He loved spending time with his friends and family.
He is survived by his significant other, Connie Mackey; five children, James Pettit, Justin Pettit, Trenton Dicks, Dillon Stokes and Brandon Stokes; nine grandchildren; his mother, Polly Stokes; one sister, Tonia Richards and husband Mike; and several nieces and nephews.
His father and one brother, Tony Stokes, Jr., preceded him in death.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Linda Sue Taylor, 74, Salem, Arkansas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Fairview Cemetery, Salem, Arkansas, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Ms. Taylor passed away at 7:01 p.m., Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Select Medical Regency, Springdale, Arkansas.
She was born June 3, 1949, at Yakima, Washington, to Floyd Sanderson and Irene York Sanderson. Before her retirement, Linda worked at Baxter Lab. She enjoyed farming and loved fishing with the York family. Ms. Taylor was a long time member of Moko Church of Christ.
She is survived by her mother, Irene Sanderson, Salem, Arkansas; one brother, Glenn Sanderson and wife, Salem, Arkansas; her niece and nephews, Brian Sanderson and wife, Brandi, Salem, Arkansas, Robert Sanderson and wife, Brooke, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Stephanie Sanderson, Salem, Arkansas and Jacob Sanderson, State of Washington; her great-niece and great-nephews, Keagan, Eli, Davis and Ella Sanderson; and numerous other family and friends.
Her father preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to Moko Church of Christ and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Linda Lavonne Fine, 85, Pomona, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 15, 2023, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Fine passed away at 2:12 a.m., Saturday, December 9, 2023, at her home.
She was born December 1, 1938, in Douglas County, Missouri, to Loyd Thornton and Maye Cunningham Thornton. On November 29, 1957, she was married at Hernando, Mississippi, to Ray Fine. After high school she worked at Rawlings for twenty-four years, then at SRC, later at Sequel and lastly at Foster Crown Bed where she worked until she retired in 2018. Linda enjoyed sewing, quilting and being outdoors tending to her flowers. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Mrs. Fine was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church her entire life.
She is survived by her husband, Ray Fine, of the family home; two children, Karla Hicks, Pomona, Missouri and Regina Gearhart, Springfield, Missouri; two grandchildren, Makayla Gearhart, Branson, Missouri and Dustin Mulkey and wife, Rachael, Pomona, Missouri; two great-grandchildren, Cooper and Audreanna Mulkey; two sisters, Judy Vaughn and husband, Bob and Jeannie Lowe, all of Willow Springs, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, one grandson, Kyle Scarbrough, son-in-law, Danny Hicks, two sisters, Louise and Bernice, two brothers, Bob and Lonnie, one brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law, preceded her in death.
Visitation services will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Oak Grove Baptist Church or American Cancer Society and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Melissa Ann Lawson, 43, Pomona, Missouri, passed away at 1:45 p.m., Friday, November 24, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.
She was born May 21, 1980, at West Plains, Missouri, to Dennis Roy Brixey and Linda Daugherty. Ms. Lawson loved her family.
She is survived by four children, Emilee Hicks, West Plains, Missouri, Ethan Lawson, West Plains, Missouri, Eli Reynolds, West Plains, Missouri, and Noah Madden, Columbia, Missouri; her mother, Linda Lovan, West Plains, Missouri; one brother, Dennis Brixey and wife, Phyllis, Springfield, Missouri; two sisters, Charolette Horn and husband, Bobby, Columbia, Missouri, and Lisa Jesse and husband, Ty, Mountain View, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
Her father, Dennis Roy Brixey, preceded her in death.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Willie Dave (Bill) Lester, 86, Bakersfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Bakersfield First Baptist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Lester passed away at 9:32 a.m., Saturday, December 9, 2023, at his home.
He was born May 17, 1937, to Roy Lester and Johnnie Pemberton Lester. On April 1, 1959, he was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Eva Mullins, who preceded him in death on March 6, 2013. Bill enjoyed sports and especially enjoyed watching his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren participate. He loved having his home filled with his family and many friends who felt like family. Mr. Lester was a member of Bakersfield First Baptist Church for many years.
He is survived by four children, Lee Lester and wife, Tresa, Viola, Arkansas, John Lester and wife, Terena, Bakersfield, Missouri, Louisa Hudson and husband, Duane, Estes Park, Colorado and David Lester and wife, Lisa, Bakersfield, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Matt Lester and wife, Courtney, Troy Lester and wife, Lia, Stacie Tackitt and husband, Anthony, Stephanie Mitchell and husband, Logan, Corby James and wife, Charity, Claire Haney and husband, Gavin, Makenzie Lester and Clint Lester and wife, Kirsten; thirteen great-grandchildren; one sister, Cora Sell, Springfield, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Sandra Fagan, Cape Coral, Florida, one special niece, Janice Asher, West Plains, Missouri; and several other nieces and nephews.
His parents, wife, one great-grandson, one brother, two brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law, preceded him in death.
Visitation services will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Fore Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Fore Cemetery or Bakersfield First Baptist Church and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Jackie Wayne Harris, 83, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Jack passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at his home.
Jack was born April 15, 1940, in West Plains, Missouri, to Earl Morrison Harris and Myrtle Moser Harris. After a long career in agribusiness finance in St. Louis and Des Moines, Jack returned to West Plains to live out his retirement. Jack enjoyed keeping up with his childhood friends and organizing gatherings of his beloved Zizzers (Class of 1958). For decades, he reached out regularly to his classmates to assemble updates for newsletters, and he loved to arrange class reunions. Well into their later years, Jack held frequent breakfasts at the Ozark Cafe with his closest friends — known affectionately amongst themselves as the “Howell County Studs.” Jack enjoyed life on his farm with his many animals, and could be seen riding his Gator around to check in on his cows. He loved to cook, especially southern classics; according to those who have tried it, he made the world’s best chicken and dumplings. Jack was an unfailingly loving and supportive father, he adored his grandkids, and he was deeply devoted to his many, many cats. He is survived by his two children, Meredith (husband Shawn) and Allison (husband Matthew), and five grandchildren.
His parents, two brothers, Earl (“Pork”) Harris and Calvin (“Droop”) Harris, and one sister, Nadine Armstrong, preceded him in death.
Visitation services will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Monday, December 11, 2023, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 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.
A Celebration of Life Service for Elizabeth Ann Watson, 64, West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m., Saturday, December 16, 2023, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Watson passed away at 12:05 p.m., Thursday, November 30, 2023, at her home.
She was born December 30, 1958, at Long Beach, California, to Admar Ness and Francis Garvey Ness. On September 10, 1985, she was married at Winter Park, California, to Ken Watson. She enjoyed decorating her house, crafting, building bird houses and loved internet shopping. Elizabeth was a huge fan of the rock bands Fleetwood Mac and The Eagles. Mrs. Watson loved her family, especially her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Ken Watson, of the family home; two children, Jennifer Bohorquez and husband, Anthony, Los Angeles, California and Paige Mercado and husband, Joseph, West Plains; one daughter-in-law, Erica Hull, Fort Mohave, Arizona; eight grandchildren, Sydney, Lucas, Tyler, Ava, Aiden, Riley, Jasper and Jolene; one brother, Rick Ness, Carlsbad, California; two sisters, Karen Messenger, Corona, California and Teresa Waits, Perris, California; and was Aunt B to many nieces and nephews.
Her parents and one son, Charles (Chuckie) Hull preceded her in death.
Robyn Michelle Watkins, 52, West Plains, Missouri, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023, at her home.
She was born June 25, 1971, at Rushville, Indiana, to Rick Foust and Nancy Hankins. She was friendly with a loving smile and was always willing to offer a helping hand. Robyn never met a darkness she could not outshine. She loved her family and considered becoming a Mimi her greatest accomplishment. Robyn was a member of Genesis church for over ten years.
She is survived by two children, Devon Begley and significant other, Brennan Williams, Owens Cross Roads, Alabama and Mariah Begley and fiancée Bobby Reid, West Plains; four grandchildren, Sylvia, Hazelyn, Tucker and Paisley Reid; her mother, Nancy Williams, West Plains; one brother, Rick Williams, West Plains; three nieces, Tiffany Casteel, Buffy Lowry and Gabby Williams; and one nephew, J.J. Williams.
Her father and two grandmothers, Velma Coates and Laura Everman, preceded her in death.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Larry Lynn Nottingham, 69, Moody, Missouri, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023, at Ozarks Medical Center.
He was born September 29, 1954, at Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Leroy James Nottingham and Janetta Gaddy Nottingham. On December 17, 2010, he was married in Cook County, Illinois, to Holly Ponczho. Before his retirement, Mr. Nottingham was a long shore man. He loved his family, especially his children. Larry loved Harleys, being outdoors and camping. He was a big fan of rock music.
He is survived by his wife, Holly Nottingham, of the family home; five children, Amie Nottingham and fiancée, Brian Robie, Aurora, Illinois, Heather Shockey and husband, Jeremy, Mesa, Arizona, Brittany Graves, State of Missouri, Janaya Upham, State of Arizona and Carly Upham, State of Arizona; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; his mother, Jan Nottingham, Viola, Arkansas; four brothers, Jeff Nottingham and wife, Cheryl, Viola, Arkansas, Stuart Nottingham, Viola, Arkansas, Scott Nottingham and wife, Laura, West Chicago, Illinois and Gary Nottingham and wife, Diane, West Chicago, Illinois; and many nieces and nephews.
His father and one sister, Teresa Bowers, preceded him in death.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
A memorial service for Russell Jackson Land, 21, Springfield, Missouri, formerly of West Plains, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 9, 2023, at First United Methodist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Land passed away at 11:14 a.m., Sunday, December 3, 2023, at his home.
He was born November 2, 2002, at Chicago, Illinois to Jarrod and Sarah Chilton Land. Russell was a full time student in his junior year of college and worked at Missouri State University Food Pantry. His love language was selfless service to others; he loved people and would do anything he could to help others. He enjoyed singing in his high school choir. He was a loving big brother and his partner, Sam Wang, was very special to him. He loved Summer Avenue Theatre Productions. Russell was also a writer and had a goal to teach college English.
He is survived by his partner, Sam Wang, Springfield, Missouri; his parents, Jarrod and Sarah Land, West Plains; one brother, Tanner Land, West Plains; and one sister, Audrey Land.
His grandfather, James Chilton and grandmother, Linda Squires, preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to West Plains High School Choir or West Plains Avenue Theatre and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Virginia Ann Newberry, 77, West Plains, Missouri, formerly of St. Louis, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 8, 2023, at St. Joseph Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Virginia passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023, at West Vue Nursing Center.
She was born August 28, 1946, at West Plains, Missouri, to Paul Leo Melvin and Nellie Elizabeth Hendrix Melvin. Virginia lived in the St. Louis area for 60 years and worked for the Child Services Division of State of Missouri before returning to West Plains to be close to family. She made many friends from her time spent both in St. Louis and West Plains. Virginia enjoyed visiting with friends and family, watching westerns and going to casinos.
She is survived by one daughter-in-law, Jean; one grandson, Tyler; one brother, Donnie Melvin; two sisters, Barbara Hanks and husband, Rick and Rita Roberson and husband, Dan; four sisters-in-law, Helen, Bonnie, Wilda and Tammy Melvin; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, two sons, Richard and David Newberry, seven brothers, Ronald, John, David, Ed, Wayne, Tom and Dale Melvin and one sister-in-law, Sandy Melvin, preceded her in death.
Graveside services for Gale Lee McClellan, 73, Harrison, Arkansas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 1, 2023, at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. McClellan passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at The Springs of Harrison.
He was born March 25, 1950, at West Plains, Missouri, to Albert Chalmer McClellan and Inis Young McClellan. Gale enjoyed watching westerns and vintage cars; he loved drag racing and fixing up cars.
He is survived by one daughter, Vedra Sue Downen and significant other, Jacob Schmitt, West Plains, Missouri; three grandchildren, Adam Schmitt, Rayney Cheyenne Conerly and Fay Schmitt; three brothers, Jessie McClellan and wife, Glenda, Harrison, Arkansas, Donnie McClellan and wife, Alice and Jerry McClellan and wife, Gayla, all of West Plains; two sisters, Barbara Hendricks and Betty Deweese, both of West Plains; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, two brothers, Billy Joe and Ronald Gene McClellan and one brother-in-law, Bud Hendricks, preceded him in death.
Visitation services will be held from 12:15 until 1:15 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 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 Sheila Faye Ochoa, 56, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 2, 2023, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Ochoa passed away at 9:07 a.m., Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Ozarks Medical Center.
She was born August 18, 1967, at West Plains, Missouri, to Lloyd Franklin Drumright and Helen Kaye Croney Drumright. On August 15, 1982, she was married at Canadian, Texas, to Junior Ochoa. Sheila enjoyed camping, fishing, going to the lake, cooking and gospel music. She loved her family and cherished her grandkids. Mrs. Ochoa attended First Assembly of God Church of Bakersfield; she was very active in church and loved her church family.
She is survived by her husband, Junior Ochoa; two children, April Collins and husband, Chris and Brandi Norris and husband, James, all of West Plains; five grandchildren, Kylie, Karley, and Gracie Collins, Gavin Roberts and Sadie Norris; one sister, Sharon Bussard and husband, John David, West Plains; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, one sister, Shelly Lovins and one brother-in-law, Timothy Lovins, preceded her in death.
Visitation services will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Hope’s Rest Cemetery. 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.