Judith Kay Bicker, 89, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 5:45 a.m., Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at West Vue Nursing Center.
She was born March 15, 1933, at Cleveland, Ohio, to Elmer Leppert and Helen Strong Leppert. On November 14, 1953, she was married at Garfield Heights, Ohio, to Ernst Phillip Bicker, who preceded her in death on June 14, 2017. Mrs. Bicker worked as a staff assistant at Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, Ohio. She enjoyed cooking and baking; she loved giving baked goods to friends, family and people in need. Mrs. Bicker was a Christian.
She is survived by two children, William Bicker and wife, Ann, Grand View, Texas and Lois Bicker, Napoleon, Ohio; two grandchildren, Megan Channell and husband, Steve, Kansas city, Kansas and Andrea Davis and husband ,Randy, Grand View, Texas; four great-grandchildren, Jaxon Davis, James Channell, Audrey Davis and Caroline Davis; and several nieces and nephews
Her parents, her step-mother, Gertrude Kruse Leppert who raised her from age 6, her husband and one brother, William Leppert, preceded her in death.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Jennie Malinda Pitcock, 98, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Pitcock passed away at 4:30 a.m., Friday, April 29, 2022, at Brooke Haven Healthcare.
She was born May 5, 1923, at Alton, Missouri, to Loren Schell and Lillie Wilcox Schell. In January, 1945, she was married to Leroy Long, who preceded her in death on August 13, 1970. On November 9, 1971, she was married at Miami, Oklahoma, to Ira Joel Pitcock, who preceded her in death on July 8, 1994. Mrs. Pitcock enjoyed quilting, jigsaw puzzles and was a wonderful cook. She loved her family and grandkids. Before her retirement, she worked many jobs. Mrs. Pitcock was a member of the Central Church of Christ.
She is survived by four children, Loretta Barker, Oak Grove, Missouri, Lillian Reinmuth, Koshkonong, Missouri, Edith Black and husband, Loyd, West Plains, and Frank Pitcock, West Plains; eight grandchildren, Allen Ray Margo and wife, Amy, Marie Boyer, Bryon Margo and wife, Lois, Richard Reinmuth and wife, Penny, Patricia Taber and husband, Ricky, Terry Lee Black and wife, Devony, Brent Pitcock and wife, Diana and Travis Pitcock and wife, Nellie; fourteen great-grandchildren; eleven great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews .
Her parents, husbands, one sister, Gertrude Watkins and five brothers, Robert, Lee, Glenn, Gordon and Boyd, preceded her in death.
Visitation services will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Huddleston Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson’s Association and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Oralee Cearley, 93, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Cearley passed away at 7:08 a.m., Thursday, April 28, 2022, at her home.
She was born May 14, 1928, at Grimmett, Missouri, to Hobart Brixey and Mona Burgin Brixey. Oralee attended school at Turner, Hopkins and Star Schools in the community of Grimmet, Missouri. On March 14, 1946, she was married at Olathe, Kansas, to Nova Cearley, who preceded her in death on May 13, 2008. When she was a young woman she worked at Safeway in Kansas City and after she was married she was a home maker. Mrs. Cearley loved to garden and can and enjoyed flowers. She was a great cook and was well known for her pies, cookies, cinnamon rolls and wild grape jelly. She baked a special cake or pie when it was anyone’s birthday and enjoyed baking and cooking for neighbors and friends. Most of all, she loved her family and enjoyed watching her grandkids and great-grandkids play baseball and basketball. Mrs. Cearley was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by two daughters, Barbara Ledford and husband, Jim, Viola, Arkansas and Carolyn Hoover, West Plains, Missouri; three grandchildren, Brian Hoover, Christy Hoover and Adam Ledford; six great-grandchildren, Marcus, Tanner and Colby Hoover, Brett and Mason Wilbanks and Levi Ledford; one sister-in-law, Agnes Brixey; and several nieces and nephews .
Her parents, husband, one daughter, Sharon Dollins, three sisters and three brothers, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Cearley will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, at 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 or Cystic Fibrosis Association of West Plains and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Kenneth Leo Green, 91, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Green passed away at 6:28 a.m., Saturday, April 30, 2022, at NHC Healthcare.
He was born September 12, 1930, at Peace Valley, Missouri, to Thurlow E. Green and Mae Catherine Green. Kenneth was a Veteran, having served in the United States Army, 42nd engineers during the Korean conflict. After being discharged from the Army, Kenneth began working at the International Shoe Factory, where he was employed for thirty-eight years. During this time, he met and married Earnie Evalee Blair; they were married on May 8, 1954. They were married for thirty-nine years, until her passing in 1993. To their union, three sons were born, Dwayne, Ronnie and Roger. On March 9, 1996, he was married at Springfield, Missouri, to Betty Jo Cook Carter. They enjoyed twenty-six wonderful years of laughter and spending time with family and friends sharing lots of stories. Kenneth enjoyed fishing, coon and squirrel hunting; he loved catching fish at Bennett Pond. He walked many miles as a child and young man through the woods of Fanchon and Thomasville, Missouri. Mr. Green was a Christian with membership at Curry Street Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Green; three children, Dwayne Green and wife, Janetta, Ronnie Green and wife, Kathy and Roger Green and wife, Wendy; five grandchildren, Brent Green and wife, Dedra, Stephen Green, Brad Green and wife, Rachel, Kristi Halseth and husband, Brian and Jeff Strong and wife, Beth; and four great-grandchildren, Kaetlin Halseth, Molly Halseth, Cayden Green and Veyda Green.
His parents, first wife, two sisters, Judy Lawson and Dorothy Burgess and one nephew, David Lawson, preceded him in death.
Mr. Green will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday and Visitation will be held from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Wednesday at the Langston Street Chapel. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery.
A memorial service for Jo Ed Pounders, 73, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Wilson Funeral Home, 1323 W. Keiser Ave., Osceola, Arkansas.
Mrs. Pounders passed away at 4:40 a.m., Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at NHC HealthCare, West Plains, Missouri.
She was born October 27, 1948, at Dyess, Arkansas, to Edward and Maude Francis. Mrs. Pounders taught English as well as journalism for 39 years at Rivercrest High School. She enjoyed watching sports and loved her grandkids.
She is survived by two children, Jason Pounders and wife, Jillian, Cabot, Arkansas and Haley Mitchell, West Plains, Missouri; five grandchildren, Dawson, Stella, Wesley, Charlotte and Georgia; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents and one brother, Paul Francis, preceded her in death.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rivercrest Alumni Association, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, MO 65775. Local arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Clara Zell Cherry, 89, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 28, 2022, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Cherry passed away at 1:44 a.m., Sunday, April 24, 2022, at Brooke Haven Healthcare.
She was born September 6, 1932, at Lanton, Missouri, to Floyd and Hazel Helmer Bench. On November 23, 1948, she was married at Hardy, Arkansas, to James Elwin Cherry, who preceded her in death on March 31, 1978. Clara Zell graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1950. Before her retirement, Mrs. Cherry worked at Kellett-Landis-Brill Abstract and Land Title Company for over fifty years. She loved to sing and was an excellent cook. Mrs. Cherry was a long time member of Junction Hill Pentecostal Church.
She is survived by three children, Tim Cherry and wife, Brenda, West Plains, Renee Hastert and husband, Terry, Leawood, Kansas and Lisa Riggs and husband, Ralph, West Plains; six grandchildren, Jimmy Cherry, Stephanie Riggs, Ryan Riggs and wife, Shayla, Regan Riggs and wife, Lily, Misty Dunbar and Kimberly Jeffery and husband, James; fourteen great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bob Bench, Lawrence, Kansas and Floyd Bench, Jr. and wife, Vadna, West Plains; one sister-in-law, Susie Whitsell, West Plains; several nieces and nephews; and her very good friend of over 50 years, Margaret Keister .
Her parents, husband, two sisters, Jean Hogan and Irene Cherry and three brothers-in-law, Vance Hogan, Phil Whitsell and Dennis Cherry, preceded her in death.
Visitation service will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon Bible Society or 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.
Graveside services for Mary Jo Robertson, 77, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mary Jo passed away January 6, 2022, at West Vue Nursing Center.
She was born July 10, 1944, at Springfield, Illinois, to Maurice Eugene Brown and Doris Ellen Bolin Brown. Before her retirement, Mary Jo had worked at West Vue Nursing Center and Invensys, where she was known as the “cake lady”; she loved baking birthday cakes for everyone at the plant. She also enjoyed knitting and crocheting baby blankets that she donated to others.
Mary Jo is survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, including special friends, the Krasuski family; and the family of her deceased long time partner, Ed Schneider, Jr.
Her parents, one daughter, Michelle Linthicum, one sister, Karen Henry, one brother, Dr. Gene Brown and long time partner, Ed Schneider, Jr., preceded her in death.
Dennis James Griffin, 86, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 9:55 a.m., Sunday, April 24, 2022, at his home. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Joann Louise Kallansrud, 89, Pomona, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Kallansrud passed away at 10:57 a.m., Saturday, April 23, 2022 at her home.
She was born May 5, 1932, at Burlington, Iowa, to Robert Sieler and Gertrude Nelson Sieler. On April 4, 1954, she was married at Bedford, Indiana, to Beryl Allan (Kall) Kallansrud, who preceded her in death on October 19, 2001. Joann enjoyed gardening and loved her cats. She loved making her late husband’s life interesting.
She is survived by two children, Charles Raymond Clampitt, Pomona, Missouri and Cynthia Jane Teel, San Bernardino, California; four grandchildren, Dianna Wire, Heather Clampitt, Steven James Teel and Tianna Jean Clampitt; and one great-grandchild, Porter Niesen.
Her parents, husband and one son, Jimmi Douglas Kallansrud, preceded her in death.
Graveside services for Mary Thomasina Surritte, 92, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 24, 2022, at Amy Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Surritte passed away at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Baptist Retirement Village, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
She was born February 16, 1930, at Bakersfield, Missouri, to Thomas Luther Rhoads and Oma Mae Lewis Rhoads. On April 30, 1950, she was married at Hocomo, Missouri, to Benny (Dale) Surritte, who preceded her in death on December 2, 2015.
She is survived by: her daughter, Dalene and her husband, Kenny Wells, her son, Ken and his wife, Nita Surritte. Grandchildren: Kendra and Patrick Smith of Edmond, Oklahoma, Cacey and Lauren Wells of Boone, North Carolina and Kelsey Jeremy Baldwin of Edmond, Oklahoma. The lights of her life are her great grandchildren: Terra Wells, Harper Mae Wells, Lincoln Silas Smith, and Ari Dillon Baldwin each one when you mentioned their names she literally would light up.
Her parents, husband, five siblings and great-grandson, Hudson Taylor Wells, preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to waterislife.com and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Donna Maxine (Graham) Keith, 81, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 23, 2022, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Keith passed away at 11:45 a.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at NHC Healthcare.
She was born April 3, 1941 at Des Moines, Iowa, to Roy and Nellie Graham. On April 3, 1982, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Jerry Keith. Donna was married to Jerry, the love of her life, for forty-one years. She loved to arrange flowers. She really loved to be in style. She enjoyed traveling. Donna was a collector of teddy bears and angels. She was a member of Good News Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Red Hat ladies. Donna loved to cook for her family, and to cook the fish that Jerry caught. She loved to work with the kids in church. She also loved going to yard sales and shopping at flea markets.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry, of the family home; three children, Robert Wood and wife, Julie, Fulton, Missouri, Theresa Smith and husband, Richard, Nixa, Missouri, and Tammy Adrian and husband, Keith, Lebanon, Missouri; four stepchildren, Dwayne Keith and wife, Brenda, Panama City Beach, Florida, Gary Keith and wife, Amy, Marshfield, Missouri, Greg Keith and wife, Debbie, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and Eric Keith and wife, Jennifer, Greenville, Missouri; twenty-four grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and one sister, Glenda Myers, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Her parents Roy and Nellie Graham, one grandson, Landon Dale Adrian, and one sister, Sharon Graham, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held prior to the service, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Moody Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Society and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Christopher Andrew Meissen, 71, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 4:08 p.m., Friday, April 15, 2022, at West Plains, Missouri. Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Constance (Yerk) Farel passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022, at the age of seventy-seven years
The daughter of Viola and Clarence Yerk, Constance grew up in the Baptist and Methodist faiths. She married Gene Farel in Belvidere, Illinois. Mrs. Farel loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandson.
She is survived by her husband of fifty-eight years, Gene Farel, of the family home; one son, Marc Farel, Belvidere, Illinois; one son-in-law, Tom Shattuck, Poplar Grove, Illinois; three granddaughters, Emily Kusters (Brett) and Hannah Farrell, Racine, Wisconsin, and Jenna Shattuck, Poplar Grove, Illinois; one grandson, Evan Shattuck, Poplar Grove, Illinois; one great-grandson, Wallace Kusters, Racine, Wisconsin; three sisters, Shirley of Belvidere, Wisconsin, Doris of Sharon, Wisconsin, and Margaret of Florida.
She was preceded in death by her loving daughter, Michelle (Missy) Shattuck, her mother, Viola, her dad, Clarence (who was killed during World War II), brother, Joseph, and sisters, Judy and Lois.
At Connie’s request, there will be no service at this time. Thanks to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home for their many years of service for the Farel family.
Funeral services for Joyce Ann Smith, 77, Jonesboro, Arkansas, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 22, 2022, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Smith passed away at 9:00 a.m., Monday, April 18, 2022, at Baxter Regional Medical Center, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
She was born June 19, 1944 at West Plains, Missouri, to Fred Redburn and Ruth Elizabeth Montgomery Redburn. On December 14, 1962, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Gary Smith. Mrs. Smith enjoyed rock collecting, hiking, and traveling with Gary. She loved spending time with her granddaughter. Mrs. Smith was a member of Refuge Church of the Assemblies of God in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
She is survived by her husband, Gary; one son, Matthew Smith and wife, Erica, Jonesboro, Arkansas; one granddaughter, Brianna; one brother, Floyd Redburn and significant other, Marsha, Chadwick, Missouri; one sister, Barbara Goodwin and husband, Mark, Athens, Georgia; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, one sister, Kathryn Ritchie, and one brother, Ray Redburn, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Refuge Church and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Junior Tess Hunt, 85, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Hunt passed away at 10:27 p.m., Sunday, April 17, 2022, at his home.
He was born June 5, 1936, at Moody, Missouri, to Tess and Ruth Helen Nicks Hunt. On January 6, 1956, he was married to Norma Jean Driskell, who preceded him in death on January 5, 1992 (one day before their 36th Wedding Anniversary). One son, Randy was born to their union. On March 13, 1993, he was married to Vonda Williams Coldiron. Junior told his family that being married to Vonda made him a better person. He was the owner/operator of Hunt’s transmission for a number of years. Junior was an avid fisherman and enjoyed watching Randy and his grandchildren play sports. Mr. Hunt was a member of the Moody Church of Christ for fifty-seven years.
Junior leaves behind his wife, Vonda Hunt, of the family home; one son, Randy Hunt and wife, Karen, West Plains; his marriage to Vonda gave him two step-daughters, Vonna Doering and husband, Doug, West Plains and Ronna Turner and husband, Brent, Rogers, Arkansas; Junior cherished his four grandchildren, Brice Hunt and wife, Ava, Ethan Hunt, Regan Turner and Jake Turner; his life was brightened the last two years with a great-granddaughter, Nora Jean Hunt; two brothers, Ronnie Hunt, Kissee Mills, Missouri and Norman Hunt and wife, Beverly, South Fork, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, 1st wife, one brother, Roger Dale Hunt and one sister, Aliene Gordon, preceded him in death.
Mr. Hunt will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan Outreach Center or Paragould Children’s Home and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Lavada Talburt, 87, of West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, April 21, 2022 at Trinity Worship Center in West Plains, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Lavada took her heavenly flight home to be with her Lord and Savior on Easter morning, Sunday April 17th, 2022, at 9:37 a.m., at Ozarks Medical Center.
Lavada was born on February 11, 1935 at Moody, Missouri, to William Harold Dixon and Maggie Opal Durham Dixon. On April 25th, 1951, she was united in marriage to Amos Talburt at Pekin, Illinois. Amos and Lavada were married 55 wonderful years before his passing on October 16th, 2006.
Lavada was a woman of strong Christian faith and instilled her love of Christ in her children, their spouses and her grandchildren, leaving a legacy that will forever live on in the lives and hearts of her family. She worked very hard throughout her life, working for many years at Rawlings Factory in Willow Springs, Missouri, and then ending her work career at Steelville Schools in Steelville, Missouri, where she served as janitorial custodian before finally retiring. In her past time she enjoyed working outdoors in her flowers, crocheting, doing ceramics, spending time at her childhood family farm and collecting rocks. But most of all, she treasured time spent with her family and loved ones. Lavada loved people, never met a stranger and anyone that met her, instantly loved Lavada.
She is survived by two sons, Hal Talburt of West Plains and Rad Talburt and wife Joanne, of Doniphan, Missouri, and one daughter-in-law, Ramona Talburt, of Sycamore, Missouri. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Shayne Talburt and wife, Stephanie, of Doniphan, Missouri, Bryce Talburt and wife, Shelby, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Grant Talburt and wife, Clancy, of West Plains, Missouri, and Seth Talburt and wife, Kirsten, of Ava, Missouri. Lavada leaves behind two great granddaughters, Braidy and Landry Talburt of Doniphan, Missouri, and one great grand baby due in July. In addition to her children and grandchildren, she is survived by her only brother, John Dixon and wife, Esther, of Willow Springs, Missouri and three sisters, Jean Fielding, Springfield, Missouri, Faye Hampston, Staten Island, New York and Marilyn Hunsperger and husband, Ken, of Miami, Oklahoma. Many nieces and nephews, who she loved deeply, also survive.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her only daughter, Sondra Talburt, one son, Wayne Talburt, and two sisters, Aileen Hood and Novaleen Bertini.
Visitation will be at Trinity Worship Center on Thursday, prior to the funeral, beginning at 12:00 noon. Burial will take place at the Moody Cemetery in Moody, Missouri. The family requests that any memorial contributions be made to the church she attended, Trinity Worship Center, and contributions may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Wilbur Don Ramey, 86, Norwood, Missouri, passed away at 7:28 p.m., Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
A memorial service for Bryan David Owenby, 54, Universal City, Texas will be held from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 14, 2022, at the West Plains Civic Center, West Plains, Missouri.
Bryan passed away April 2, 2022, at his home.
He was born November 10, 1967, to his late parents, Bonnie Richmond and Burl Owenby. Bryan was raised by his step-father, Jarvin Bickel, who loved him dearly. Bryan enjoyed family time, group motorcycle rides and volunteering every year at the San Antonio Rodeo. His motorcycle was his most prized possession. Bry was a devoted Christian man who spoke about the Lord to everyone he knew.
He is survived by three daughters, Ashley Owenby, Sara Redfield and husband, Josh and Stormy Airhart and husband, Anthony; four grandchildren, Mila Wienhoff, Kayden Airhart, Zoe Redfield and Zachary Redfield; four brothers, Burl Owenby and wife, Teresa, Dale Owenby and wife, Nancy, Floyd Owenby and wife, Bonnie and Wendell Owenby; two sisters, Becky Perdue and Tammy Logston and husband, Roger; several nieces and nephews ; Bryan was especially close to his cousin, Marty Witt; his best friend, Jason Fulson; his work team at USAA; and his friends at Willow Springs.
His three parents, one daughter, Jessica Owenby and one sister, Wanda Vanalstine, preceded him in death.
Graveside services for Minnie G. Dossett, 97, Southaven, Mississippi, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Dossett passed away April 13, 2022.
She was born July 20, 1924, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, to the late Elza Claude Peach and Dessie Ann Lowe Peach. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and granny. Minnie spent her life beside her late husband Raymond Yarbor gardening, tending their farm and raising their four children. These last few years she has spent time spoiling her great-great-grandkids. She loved her gospel music and visiting with her family.
Minnie will be remembered by her children, Helen Sue Schuetz, Larry Yarbor, Linda Sanders and Douglas Yarbor; 14 grandchildren; many great and great-great-grandchildren.
Her parents, husband, Raymond Yarbor, second husband of five years, Paul Dossett, one son, Larry Yarbor, eight siblings and one granddaughter, Teresa Sue Schuetz, preceded her in death.
Visitation services will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Richard Davis Richardson, 76, Dora, Missouri, passed away at 10:01 p.m., Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Ozarks Healthcare, after a brief illness.
He was born August 23, 1945 at Hot Springs, Arkansas, to Mercer B. Richardson and Annie Mae Burk. Richard grew up in San Angelo, Texas, before moving to West Plains, Missouri, where he graduated from West Plains High School in 1964. He attended Kansas State University, worked for Pepsico, and as a long-haul truck driver, before his retirement brought him and the love of his life, wife Theresa, back home to Dora. A fiercely proud man who was always quick with a joke and a smile, Richard had a twinkle in his eye and a personality bigger than life. He loved his family deeply though the words often escaped him. Richard and Theresa traveled the world and had countless adventures, but there was never any place they’d rather be than the farm. Richard enjoyed watching old Westerns, football, spending his time working on the farm, and always rooting for his beloved Kansas State Wildcats.
He is survived by his wife, Theresa; four children, Doug (Debbie) Richardson, Tisha Richardson (David Osborn), Keith Richardson (Amy), and John (Michelle) Brock; four grandchildren, Delaney (Lance) Schmidt, Justin (Shana) Scicluna, Sara and Oliver Snelson; two great-grandsons, Christian Scicluna and Braxton Schmidt; one brother Mercer (Leslie) Richardson; two sisters, Nancy (Rogers) Byler and Sue (Don) Jones; cousin, best friend, and brother from others, James Hollingshad; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Richard is predeceased by his parents Ann White and Mercer Richardson.
A celebration of Richard’s life will be held and announced at a future date. 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.
