James Edward Jones
James Edward Jones
James Edward Jones, 89, Tecumseh, Missouri, passed away at 1:35 p.m., Sunday, November 29, 2020, at Ozarks Medical Center. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
James Edward Jones, 89, Tecumseh, Missouri, passed away at 1:35 p.m., Sunday, November 29, 2020, at Ozarks Medical Center. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Grace Jane Rhoads, 88, West Plains, Missouri will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday December 1, 2020 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Rhoads passed away at 6:30 am Thursday, November 26, 2020 at her home.
She was born March 7, 1932 at Pocahontas, Arkansas to Franklin and Glenary Marie Gorman Pankey. On October 21, 1951 she was married at Salem, Arkansas to Charles Leonard Rhoads, who preceded her in death on October 15, 2006. She enjoyed embroidery, reading and cooking. She had babysat all of her grandkids.
She is survived by seven children, Jerry Rhoads and wife, Anita, West Plains, David Rhoads and wife, Tammy, Drury, Missouri, Steve Rhoads and wife, Vicky, West Plains, Melanie Woodward and husband, Cary, Pottersville, Missouri, Lynn Rhoads and wife, Jodie, Branson, Missouri, Tracy Rhoads, Warrensburg, Missouri and Richard Rhoads; eighteen grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband and one son, Kenneth Rhoads preceded her in death.
Mrs. Rhoads will lie in state from 4-8:00 PM Monday in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Amy Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to Amy Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Billy (Bill) Thomas Fite, 72, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, formerly of West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Fite passed away peacefully in his home on November 24, 2020. The world lost a wonderful and caring father, grandfather, and leader in Christ.
Bill was born in Greenfield, Missouri, on May 29, 1948. On February 18, 1972, he was married to the love of his life, Debra (Debbie) Fite. He held a master’s degree in education in industrial arts. He spent twenty-six years as a dedicated technology education teacher for the West Plains school system before retiring and devoting himself full time to Serendipity Christian Books & Gifts, which he co-owned with his wife. Bill loved God and spreading God’s word with everyone he came across. He opened Adonai House of Prayer in the back of Serendipity and offered people a place of worship for many years. In 2015, Bill retired from Serendipity and moved from Missouri to Wisconsin to be with his daughter and her family. He continued to minister and spread God’s word to anyone that he met. He was a devoted son-in-law that continued to travel regularly to take care of his father-in-law.
Bill is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Peterman, and husband Joshua of Appleton, Wisconsin; his granddaughter, Valerie Peterman; father-in-law, Leslie Holloway and wife, Rosemary of West Plains, Missouri; sister, Mary Gabriella and husband, Richard; brother, Johnny Fite and wife, Betty; niece, Brenda Sawyer; nephew, Steven Neil Sawyer and wife, Charity; niece, Patricia Skillen and her husband, Brett; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Debra Fite; his parents, John and Zerva Fite; his mother-in-law, Ereline Holloway; and his nephew, Scott Fite.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ronald McDonald House and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Frieda Ann Boyd, 85, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Boyd passed away at 3:48 a.m., Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Autumn Oaks Caring Center, Mountain Grove, Missouri.
She was born April 5, 1935, at West Plains, to Fred Willard and Lottie Williams Willard. Frieda enjoyed music and visiting with people.
She is survived by one nephew, Fred Parton, of the State of Texas.
Her parents and one sister preceded her in death.
Graveside services for Juanita Cleo Harrell, 93, Brooksville, Florida, formerly of West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Harrell passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Brooksville, Florida.
She was born June 5, 1927, at Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, to Leo Paul Bamber and Flora lee Hutchison Bamber. On December 4, 1942, she was married at Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, to John Everett Harrell, who preceded her in death on November 22, 2006. Mrs. Harrell worked as a hair dresser. She loved sewing and crocheting and at the age of ninety-three was learning to knit.
She is survived by two daughters, Katherine Russell and husband, Ken and Donna Wetzell and husband Joe; seven granddaughters; sixteen great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
Her parents, husband and all of her siblings preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hernando County Hospice and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Billy Ray Ellison, 88, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Calvary Pentecostal Tabernacle, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Ellison passed away at 2:19 p.m., Friday, November 27, 2020, at Ozarks Medical Center.
He was born February 8, 1932, at Muldrow, Oklahoma, to William Ellison and Ida Thompson Pliler. On December 22, 1962, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Lois Edna Hicks. Mr. Ellison was a veteran having served with the United States Army. He was a Staff Sergeant in Korea. Bill retired from the City of West Plains as Electrical Foreman after over forty years of service. He was a reserve Police Officer for ten years and a volunteer fireman for twenty-five years. Following his retirement, he was a school bus driver for West Plains R-7 School District and was a car transporter for several local auto dealers. He loved his family, his church and working in his garden. Bill enjoyed woodworking, hunting and fishing. Mr. Ellison was a faithful member of Calvary Pentecostal Tabernacle for fifty-four years.
He is survived by his wife, Lois Ellison, of the family home; four children, Joyce Vonallmen and husband, Dennis, West Plains, Sherri Orr and husband, Chris, Alton, Missouri, Missy Heath and husband, Jason, West Plains and Michael Ellison and wife, Sondra, West Chester, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Ricky Vonallmen, Randy Vonallmen, Cynthia Benge, Seth Ellison, Mika Ellison, Jarissa Wright, Kelsie Orr and Christian Orr; eleven great-grandchildren, Charli Anne, Braydon, Madyson, Taylor, Luke, Ashton, Jordann, Zack, Lexi, Kamren and Avree; two brothers, Gary Pliler, Republic, Missouri and Ted Pliler, West Plains; two sisters, Mildred Young and Faye Collins, both of West Plains; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, one sister, Betty Moorhead and two brothers, Bobby Ellison and Dallas Pliler, preceded him in death.
Mr. Ellison will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Pentecostal Tabernacle or The 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 Robert Franklin Crawford, 88, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 4, 2020 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Crawford passed away at 8:46 p.m., Sunday, November 29, 2020, at his home.
He was born at Summersville, Missouri to Edna and Wayne Crawford on September 9, 1932. He was united in marriage to Juanita Faye Roberts at Houston, Missouri on December 25, 1957. They would have celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary in 2020. Bob and Juanita were high school sweethearts. They did not have children but enjoyed all of their nephews and nieces. When he was young, he spent a couple of summers in Wyoming with his mother’s sister and husband, Olyn and Bob Baker. He loved spending time with them hunting and fishing. He had fond memories of those days although less fond of his trip home alone on a bus with his destination (West Plains, MO) pinned to his shirt and money for emergencies sewed into his clothing. There were no cell phones to “call home” when he arrived. He also spent many days/weeks with his grandmothers, Margaret Crawford and Minnie Riley. He enjoyed time with his beloved Uncles James and Paul and in early days he hunted for arrowheads on the Riley farm. As he got older he spent many hours working on the family farm. He worked in the fields plowing land, harvesting crops and spent a lot of time during the summer bailing hay on the Crawford and Riley farms. Bob graduated from Summersville High School in 1950 and attended college at Southwest Missouri State. He was in the United States Army from 1953-55 and after training at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri he was assigned to Korea in 1953. The Korean War ended when he was on a ship to Japan, then to Korea to serve. In Korea he worked on large machines clearing land. Returning from Korea he landed in California and chose to take a train for several weeks at home. During that train ride he remembered seeing the beautiful country in the West and planned to take Juanita to see it. Bob and Juanita made their home in Summersville where Juanita taught school and Bob worked for the Highway Dept. Both of them retired in 1998. They built their home on the Crawford farm land and lived there until 2016 when they moved to West Plains to be close to family and doctors. On their farm he raised cattle and farmed the land. Bob enjoyed hunting and fishing throughout his life. He went on many fishing trips with Dr. Hampton and enjoyed telling of those trips. He also loved to talk about raising cattle and all of the experiences he had. Bob was a member of the Masonic Lodge for over 60 years and served as Master of the Lodge. He recently said he thought he might be the member who had been in the Lodge in Summersville the longest. He received his fifty year pin in 2009 at his home in Summersville. Juanita was active in the Eastern Star. Bob accepted Jesus as his Savior in 1944 and was baptized in Jacks Fork River by Rev. Milton Elmore. He lived a Christian life. He took care of his parents when they were ill in many ways whether it was plowing the garden for his mother, checking in on her every day when his dad was in the hospital, or taking her meals Juanita prepared. He made certain his dad got to dialysis in Salem three times a week. When Bob had to work Juanita drove his dad and mom to Salem. During those days Juanita taught school and Bob worked for the Highway Dept., then they took care of their own farm duties and took care of the needs of Bob’s parents.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Wayne and Edna Crawford, grandparents and father-in-law and mother-in-law, James and Ruth Roberts.
He leaves to mourn his wife of sixty-three years, Juanita Crawford; one sister, Wanda Evelyn Crawford Gant; nephews, Ken and David Gant and their families; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Linda and Ron Gould, Brenda and
Bruce Collins, Donna and Jim Zwiener, Bob and Bonnye Roberts, and James Jr. and Ruth Roberts; and numerous other nieces and nephews.
He will be missed.
Mr. Crawford will lie in state from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Deborah Ann Nunn, 67, of West Plains passed from this life at her home on November 15, 2020. She was born in El Paso, Texas, to Ray and Barbara Ann Warren who preceded her in death.
Debbie was married to Jess Nunn on August 9, 1989. She was his faithful loving wife. She and Jess moved to West Plains to pursue a dream of owning a ranch.
Debbie worked as a purchasing agent for Marklyn Controls in Odessa, Texas. After moving to West Plains, she worked for Heart of the Ozarks United Way and served as secretary for the Central Church of Christ where she attended and was a Sunday school teacher. Debbie’s most important job was serving the Lord. Debbie survived many trials and much suffering with a great spirit.
Debbie loved to laugh, sing, play games and serve others. She had a loving nature which embraced not only family and friends but any animal in her care as well. She loved her dogs, bird, emus, and every other animal that she could make a pet.
She is survived by her husband, Jess, one brother, Ray Allen Warren (Regina) of Odessa, Texas; 1 niece, Trina Richard; one brother-in-law, Jay Nunn, one sister-in-law, Vicky Nunn; 3 step-children, John (Darlene), Josh (Missy) and Jory (Mary), several grandchildren and great-grandchildren and many friends.
A celebration of life will be held at the Central Church of Christ on December 12, 2020 at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to 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 Tommy Leon McKinney, 62, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 30, 2020 at Elijah Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. McKinney passed away at 10:55 p.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at Brooke Haven Healthcare.
He was born February 14, 1958, at Caulfield, Missouri, to Edward Lee McKinney and Effie Lamb McKinney. Tommy loved church, singing and his family.
He is survived by two sisters, Darlene Harris and husband, Jim, Goodman, Missouri and Sandra Edmonds and husband, Bill, Middle Beach, South Carolina; and several nieces and nephews, including special niece, Cathy Kimbrough.
His parents, three brothers, Paul, Bobby and Edward McKinney and one sister, Linda, preceded him in death.
Mr. McKinney will lie in state from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Sunday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Elijah Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Michael Lee Harper, 70, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 10:00 p.m., Sunday, November 22, 2020, at his home.
He was born July 16, 1950, at Springfield, Missouri, to Ralph Lee Harper and Betty Love Harper. Mr. Harper was a Vietnam Veteran, having served with the United States Marines and earned two purple hearts. He was the owner and operator of Doss & Harper Stone Co. for a number of years alongside his family. He was a collector of many things and liked motorcycles and sports cars; he was also a Rolling Stones fan. Mike was a humble man who loved his family greatly. Mr. Harper was a Christian and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.
He is survived by one daughter, Erin Harper, Springfield, Missouri; two grandchildren; his mother, Betty Harper, West Plains; one sister, Pat Harper, Sparta, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Shirley Harper, West Plains; and several nieces and nephews.
His father, one son, Travis Michael Harper and one brother, David Howard Harper, preceded him in death.
Graveside services for James Foster Gannon, 85, Gamaliel, Arkansas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Gannon passed away at 8:37 a.m., Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Baxter Regional Medical Center.
He was born November 19, 1935, at West Plains, Missouri, to Roy O’Neal Gannon and Eva Fern Foster Gannon. On December 17, 1954, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Helen Hiler. Jim retired from the telephone company. Mr. Gannon enjoyed hunting, fishing and making fudge. It brought him great joy to make and give away fishing baits. He was blessed to have a great family, grandkids and great-grandkids. Jim had the heart of a servant.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Gannon, of the family home; three children, Garnet Roam and husband, Dennis, Gamaliel, Arkansas, Pat Hoopes and husband, Corey, Bakersfield, Missouri and Quinton Gannon, West Plains, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Camisha Hunter and husband, Brandon, Katrice LaRowe and husband, Ryan, Ashley Vannada and husband, Brad, Michele Joseph and husband, Brooks, Lindsay Malatesta, Dillon Gannon and wife, Preslee and Trevor Gannon; eight great-grandchildren, Addison, Jaxon and Hynlee Hunter, Lincoln and Camdon LaRowe, Kiera Vannada, Weston Joseph and Landry Gannon; one sister, Sharon Kapphahn, West Plains, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents and two sisters, Fern Smith and Louise Crowell, preceded him in death.
Mr. Gannon will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Ronald McDonald House 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.
A celebration of life for James Norman Ficken, 67, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 22, 2020 at First United Methodist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Ficken passed away from an amazing life on November 19, 2020, at his home.
He was born April 1, 1953, in Howell County, Missouri, to Albert Ficken and Marcella Norman Ficken. Jim grew up in West Plains and had already purchased land before graduating the Class of ’71, beginning a lifelong love of farming and raising animals. Jim was a foreman for Ozark Asphalt for over 30 years, paving most of the highways in southern Missouri. He served with the National Guard during that time and raised cattle as well. Along with farming, Jim was an avid fisherman, turkey and deer hunter, taking advantage of every season. With the help of close friend James Rhein, Jim started West Plains Bee Club and was dedicated to helping beginning beekeepers. In the life of honeybees and their hive habits, Jim saw the miracle of God’s creation and loved sharing his knowledge of bees with others. Jim will be remembered as a man who loved swapping stories, could be depended on for anything and never met a stranger.
His children Jessica Collins and husband John, Joanna Myers and husband Keith, were the joy of his life. He treasured time with them, his well-loved eight grandchildren, Taylor Bunch, Rorie, Chase and Isaac Collins and Evy, Shelby, Maverick and Eleanor Myers, along with is dear friend, Nathan Cropper. On September 2, 2006, Jim and Jodie Stephens Ficken married, building a beautiful life together that expanded his family to include Jodie’s two children, Nathan Ruch and Ariel Ruch. Jim embraced Jodie’s Mama Betty, her brothers, sisters and extended family as his own. Jim has five remaining beloved siblings, Dennis Ficken and wife Sandy, Colleen Justus, Max Ficken and wife Bertha, Kenny Ficken and wife Linsa, Caroline Hanserd and sister-in-law Daisy Ficken.
Loved ones going before Jim are his parents, brother Derald, and brother-in-law John Justus.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church or Evergreen Cemetery in honor of Jim’s service on the cemetery board and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Family and friends of Dennis Wayne Melvin,72, West Plains, Missouri are invited to attend funeral services at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Saturday November 21st, 2020 at 10:30 am., under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Melvin peacefully passed away Thursday, November 19th, 2020 at his home surrounded by loved ones.
He was born January 29th, 1948 at White Church Missouri, to Paul Leo Melvin and Nellie Elizabeth Hendrix Melvin. He was blessed to have grown up on the farm in White Church, Missouri. He was proud to be from White Church, and passionate about his childhood and his upbringing. Wayne graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1966. On February 12, 1972, he was married to Wilda Wood. They have been together side by side for the last 48 years. Mr. Melvin was a veteran, having served with the United States Army. He graduated from Southwest Missouri State University with his Associates Degree. He primarily worked two jobs his entire life. First, working 13 years at the Shoe Factory in West Plains and later retiring from the United States Post Office after 35 years of service. He loved both jobs and was grateful of all the long-lasting relationships that he built, first as a factory worker and then as a mail carrier on the streets of West Plains. He enjoyed visiting with his family, following the St. Louis Cardinals, and just driving the backroads enjoying nature. Mr. Melvin instilled humility and a strong work ethic into both of his sons. He was a good husband and a loving father to his family. He will be greatly missed by his family and those that knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Wilda Melvin, of the family home; two children, Denny Melvin of West Plains, Missouri, James Melvin and wife, Samantha, West Plains, five grandchildren, Amanda Melvin, Kirsten Kays, Dakota Phegley, Drew Melvin and Kaden Melvin; one great-grandchild, Grey Kays; two brothers, Ronald Melvin and wife, Helen, Springfield, Missouri, and Donnie Melvin, West Plains; three sisters, Rita Roberson and husband, Danny, Mt. Vernon, Missouri, Virginia Newberry, Valley Park, Missouri and Barbara Hanks and husband, Rick, Willow Springs, Missouri; two sisters-in-law, Bonnie and Tammy Melvin; and many nieces and nephews of which he was proud.
Although he only knew them for a short time, his caregivers the last few months of his life were very special to him, Nurse Stephanie, His Roberta, Nurse Makayla, Nurse Susan and any of the Hospice Staff that came to visit him.
His parents, five brothers, John Michael, David, Ed, Tom, and Dale Melvin, his father-in-law, Dale Wood and mother-in-law, Marie Wood, preceded him in death.
Mr. Melvin will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Arnold Jay Stubbs, 72, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Stubbs passed away at 8:24 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at his home.
He was born October 4, 1948, at the family home in Howell County, Missouri, to Fred Harold Stubbs and Beatrice Helen Mae Collins Stubbs. Arnold graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1967. On December 5, 1970, he was married at West Plains, to Lenore Francis. He worked at Ozark Motor Lines for twenty-seven years and Howell County Road and Bridge for twenty years. Mr. Stubbs was a life-long farmer; he enjoyed sharing his knowledge of cattle and hay with his children and in later years, his grandchildren. Arnold enjoyed deer hunting, as deer season was a national holiday at the Stubbs household. His knife was always sharpened and ready to cut the shirt tail of the first to miss a buck. He loved his family, adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and loved spending time with them. Arnold was always there for his family, friends and neighbors and will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife, Lenore Stubbs, of the family home; two sons, Jason Stubbs and wife, Sarah, Alton, Missouri and Brandon Stubbs, of the family home; three grandchildren, Braedan, Emily and Jessie Stubbs; two great-grandsons, Bradley and Jamie Stubbs; one brother, Ronnie Stubbs, of the family home; one sister, Brenda Jewell and husband, Jerry, West Plains; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends and neighbors.
His parents, one son, Bradley Jay Stubbs and two brothers, Donald Stubbs and Dennis Stubbs, preceded him in death.
Deborah Ann Nunn, 67, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 10:37 a.m., Sunday, November 15, 2020, at her home. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Ronnie Dale Charles, 61, Mountain View, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 20, 2020 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Charles passed away at 6:20 p.m., Thursday, November 12, 2020, at Mountain View Healthcare.
He was born October 30, 1959, at West Palins, Missouri, to Tommie Dale Charles and Trula Iwanda O’Dell Charles. Ronnie enjoyed hunting and driving his Camaro. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by one son, Benjamin Charles, Springfield, Missouri and one brother, Don Charles and wife, Susan, Mountain View, Missouri.
His parents, and one sister, Leila Ann Charles, preceded him 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.
James Othal Paschal, 60, Caulfield, Missouri, passed away at 2:32 a.m., Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Ozarks Medical Center.
He was born November 3, 1960, at West Plains, Missouri to the late James W. Paschall and Mary Jewell Collins Paschall. James was raised in West Plains and was the owner and operator of Paschall Heating and Air. Mr. Paschall was a very active outdoor person and loved to fish and hunt.
He is survived by his children and step-children, Sheila Lassley and husband, Brandon, Tisa Boulander and Jimmy Goss; several grandchildren, who loved to fish and visit with grandpa; three sisters, Wilma Jones, West Plains, Missouri, Jewell Marcak, Pomona, Missouri and Mary Joyce Paschall, Springville, California; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
James is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, several aunts and uncles, one niece, one brother Jesse Lynn Paschall and several cousins.
Funeral services for Ruby Jean Jolliff, 83, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020 in the Langston Street Chapel at direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Jolliff passed away at 4:09 a.m., Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Ozarks Medical Center.
She was born December 22, 1936, at West Plains, Missouri, to Roy Johnston and Mable McCracken Johnston. On August 12, 1955, she was married at West Plains, to Carl Jolliff. She loved her husband and was Carl’s special jewel. Ruby loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Jolliff loved God; her salvation day was on a Good Friday, March 3 in the early 1960’s.
She is survived by her husband, Carl Jolliff, of the family home; two children, Ron Jolliff and wife, Angie and Kevin Jolliff, all of Peoria, Illinois; seven grandchildren, Laura Hodges and husband, Michael; Joe Jolliff, Matt Jolliff and wife, Molly, Sarah Mitzelfelt and husband, Ben, Karla Houston, Jerritt Jolliff and wife, Jen and Shawna Borland husband, David; thirteen great-grandchildren, one sister, Betty Riley, West Plains; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, one daughter-in-law, Paula Jolliff, one brother, Leroy Johnston and one sister, Doris McBride, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Jolliff Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Jolliff Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Wanda Ruth Mattingly, 84, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at South Fork Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Mattingly graduated to Heaven on November 12, 2020.
She was born July 4, 1936, in Jack County, Texas, to Calvin Morris and Nanny Cordelia Greer Morris. On September 13, 1952, she was married at Fort Worth, Texas, to Jesse Herbert Mattingly, Jr., who preceded her in death on April 22, 2002. Wanda was a member of Amy Baptist Church. She loved her two sons and all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved southern gospel music and ministered with her husband and their boys when they were in high school.
She is survived by two children, Jimmy Mattingly and wife, Ruby, Moody, Missouri and Herbert Mattingly and wife, Debbie, Moody, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Angela Littlejohn and husband, Jon, Jeremiah Mattingly, Naomi Moss and husband, Lance, Jedidiah Mattingly and wife Chare’, Rebekah Wolthuis and husband, Alan, Rachel Friend and husband, Joshua, Ruth Ann Mattingly and Jonathan Mattingly and wife, Sarah; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Jerry Morris; three sisters, Patsy Clark, Doris Evans and Shirley Ervin; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, two brothers, C. H. Morris and Virgil Morris and three sisters, Eloise Holder, Jeanita Lewis and Linda Friend, preceded her in death.
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.
Visitation services for Donna Marie Pfister, 68, West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Sunday, November 15, 2020, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Pfister passed away at 1:58 p.m., Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at Care Manor Nursing & Rehab, Mountain Home, Arkansas.
She was born March 29, 1952, at Springfield, Missouri, to Donald Burk and Louise Grider Burk. On July 22, 1972, she was married at Highlandville, Missouri, to Jerry Pfister. Mrs. Pfister was a Registered Nurse, a surgical supervisor and taught surgical technology. Donna enjoyed embroidering and taking care of others; she especially enjoyed having lunch with retired hospital staff and lunch with “The Moody Girls”.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry Pfister, of the family home; two children, Greg Pfister, Kansas City, Missouri and Melanie Barnes and husband, Jeff, West Plains, Missouri; one grandchild, Austin Pfister; two brothers, Jack Burk and wife, Cindy, Sparta, Missouri and Larry Burk, Highlandville, Missouri; two sisters, Carol Nelson, Sparta, Missouri and Cheryl Johnson, Ozark, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents preceded her in death.