Graveside services for Sandra Lee Huckabey, 64, Pomona, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 7, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, White Church, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Huckabey passed away at 7:40 a.m., Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at her home. She was born November 10, 1955 at Oak Park, Illinois to Rudolph”Rudy” Eck and Goldie Delplan Eck.
Mrs. Huckabey graduated from the West Plains High School and on August 13, 1977, was married at White Church, Missouri to Joseph Huckabey. She enjoyed the farm and being out of doors. Sandra loved her husband, children and grandchildren. Mrs. Huckabey was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph Huckabey, of the family home; two children, J. L. Huckabey and wife, Christy, Peace Valley, Missouri and Catherine Cyr and husband, Lucas, West Plains, Missouri; three grandchildren, Kimber, Tymber and Colt; and many nieces.
Her parents and one sister, Debbie, preceded her in death.
A Graveside services for Norma Jeanne Adams, 83, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, August 7, 2020 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Adam died 4:08 a.m., Sunday, August 2, 2020 at West Vue Nursing Center. She was born March 15, 1937 at Hickman, Kentucky the daughter of William Paul Pierson and Mary Alice Mast Pierson. On June 2, 1955, she was married at Hernando, Mississippi to Eugene (Gene) Adams who preceded her in death on August 31, 2013. Before her retirement, Mrs. Adams was employed as a bookkeeper at Burton Creek Pharmacy. She loved to watch college basketball, Cardinal’s baseball and reading. She loved her family, especially her grandkids.
She is survived by four children, Leslie “Jane” Pingleton and husband, Larry, West Plains, Missouri, David Adams and wife, Lisa, Fenton, Missouri, Karen Toellner and husband, Bil, Fort Worth, Texas and Sharon Adams, Columbia, Missouri; five grandchildren, Billy “Bud” Toellner, Mat Toellner, Courtney Woodruff, Seth Pingleton and EmmaCarter; one brother, Jim Watson and wife, Debbie, State of Florida; two sisters, Beth Moore, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Dixie Barnett, Springfield, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, two sisters, Billie June Black and Betty Sue Sizemore and one brother, Earnest Pierson, preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes Children’s Hospital and may be left or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Family and friends of Terry “Bo” Pace, 68, West Plains, Missouri are invited to a reception beginning at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the West Plains Country Club.
Terry “Bo” Pace passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri, after a brief illness.
He was born to Brack and LouVenia Hogsed Pace on April 2, 1952 at home on the Pace Family Farm; therefore creating a love of agriculture from the very beginning.
A 1970 graduate of West Plains High School, he enjoyed representing his school as an athlete in football, basketball and baseball. While playing on the football team his senior year as co-captain, the team earned the first undefeated season and first time in state playoff competition for the Zizzers. He also enjoyed playing basketball and being a member of the 1970 undefeated baseball team for the Zizzers. He was president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, attended Boy’s State, and was a member of many other clubs.
On October 15, 1972, he married his high school sweetheart, Sunie McNevin in West Plains, Missouri. To this union they were blessed with their daughter, Suzannah.
The couple made their home in West Plains where Bo started his career as a lifelong salesman working for West Plains Veterinary Supply and the Ozark Horse Trader from where he retired in 2014. Knowing Bo could not sit still for long and continuing his appreciation of agriculture he began seasonal work for Tyree Fertilizer. He always looked forward to his Tuesday and Wednesday trips to the sale barn, Thursday golf outings with his buddies and spending time on the lake with friends. He never met a stranger and always greeted you with a big smile and a joke.
Bo was a true champion in his support of West Plains. In his lifelong selfless service to his community through his involvement with such organization as the West Plains High School FFA Alumni Association, University of Missouri Extension Council, Cystic Fibrosis Association of West Plains. He also served 12 years on the West Plains R-7 School Board holding the position of Vice President at the time he left the board. In addition, he served as a board member on the Missouri School Board Association. He was most recently serving as a delegate for MFA Oil District 8-Mid South. He was currently serving as a member of the Committee on Ministry for the John Calvin Presbytery. He was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in West plains where he was an elder and was currently serving as treasurer. Bo spent may years serving on the Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Booster Club Executive Board of Directors where he served as president along with being involved in many other MSU-West Plains committees and events.
Bo’s work of serving his community did not go unnoticed. He received the 2004 Chairman’s Award from the Greater West Plains Chamber of Commerce in recognition of his public service and support of the West Plains community; the 2006 Grizzly Track Award for his enthusiasm and support of Grizzly Athletics; and the 2015 Distinguished Zizzer Alumnus award for being a positive role model for students and for having made a positive contribution to West Plains.
He is survived by his wife, of 47 years, Sunie, one daughter, Suzannah, two brothers, Mike Pace and wife, Diana, and Randy Pace and wife Sherry, father-in-law, Jack McNevin, sisters-in-law, Susie Warden, Sandy McNevin and Sally Watkins; and many nieces and nephews along with other relatives and friends.
His parents, grandparents, Thomps and Martha Pace, H. J. and Vida Hogsed, and mother-in-law, Marian McNevin , precede him in death.
Private family memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2020
Memorial contributions in memory of Bo Pace may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of West Plains or the West Plains High School FFA Alumni Association and maybe left or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Christopher Lee Woolbright, 45, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Blanche Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Woolbright died 6:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at his home. He was born July 14, 1975 at West Plains, Missouri to Vurna Stowers White. He graduated from the Willow Springs High School with the Class of 1994. He enjoyed deer hunting and fishing with Vanessa.
He is survived by his daughter, Vanessa Woolbright; his parents, Dale and Vurna White, West Plains, Missouri; one brother, Richard White and wife, Anna, West Plains, Missouri; two sisters, Rachell Tomlinson and husband, Ronald, Waynesville, Missouri and Jennifer Henson and husband, Michael, Richland, Missouri; special Uncle Linn; and several nephews, uncles and cousins.
His grandparents, Virgil and Dorothy Stowers and Harley and Nola White preceded him in death.
Mr. Woolbright will lie in state from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 7th, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Blanche Cemetery and may be left or mailed to Robertson-Drago FuneralHome.
Jake Rowlett, 51, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 1:15 p.m., Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at his home. Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
William David McCarty, 68, Pomona, Missouri, passed away at 6:00 a.m., Saturday, August 1, 2020, at his home. Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Jimmy Doyle Powell, 64, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 6:00 a.m., Friday, July 31, 2020, at his home.
He was born August 15, 1955, at Mammoth Springs, Arkansas to Frieda Grigg Powell and Lowell Powell. On September 28, 1978, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Roxann Powell, who preceded him in death on May 31, 2018. They were married for over thirty eight years. Jimmy loved his wife, Roxann. He was a hard worker who took pride in his work. He was a loyal employee to Garnett Wood Products for more than thirty seven years. His grandchildren Kadence and Sadie were his world.
He is survived by his daughters, Patricia Powell and Tabitha Powell, two grandchildren, Kadence and Sadie, one brother Tommy Powell and one sister Sherry Powell.
His parents, and wife Roxann Powell, preceded him in death.
Graveside services for Joyce Busbey, 79, Peace Valley, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at the Bennett Chapel Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Busbey passed away at 10:15a.m., August 01, 2020 in Peace Valley, Missouri at the family home.
Joyce was born in Camdenton, Missouri to Everett Wallander and Mattie Marler Wallander on May 29, 1941. She married John Busbey on October 31, 1959 in Peace Valley, Missouri. Joyce loved her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She had a great passion for cooking for her family and enjoyed sewing for them as well. Joyce loved her dogs so much she treated them as if they was her children. Mrs. Busbey was a member of the Hill Top Holiness Church in Peace Valley.
She is survived by her husband John Busbey, seven children, Dewayne Busbey and wife, Mary, Peace Valley, Missouri, Danny Busbey ,Peace Valley, Missouri, Rusty Busbey and wife Brenda, Peace Valley, Missouri, Lee Busbey and wife Julie, Mountain View, Missouri, Roy Busbey, Peace Valley, Missouri, Connie Tucker and husband Brad, Mountain View, Missouri and Tena Harden, Peace Valley, Missouri, 20 grandchildren Justin Busbey and wife Tiffany, Trish Martin and husband Carl, Ethan Busbey and wife Ericka, Wesley Duckett and wife Alex, Christina Duckett, Matthew Busbey and girlfriend Brittnee, Cheyenne Busbey, Billie Kendrick and husband Adam, Katie Busbey, Bethany Busbey, Tiffany King and husband Travis, Dillon Busbey and wife Kim, Jake, Cody and Shelby Summers, Joey Busbey, Carolina Tucker, Dakota Tucker and girlfriend Megan, Shane Harden and girlfriend Jordyn, David Harden and wife Courtney and 24 great grandchildren, Landen Volner, Kyle, Cordaya and Alyssa Duckett, Mason, Aiden, Junior, Kaylee and Maria Duckett, Rosie and August Tucker, Madi Burnett, Gunnar Busbey, Hailee Martin, Remington and Rhett Busbey, Hunter Busbey, Randalynn and Raelyn Fish, Annalyn and Garreth Busbey, Peyton, Matthew and Jamey Harden, two sisters, Judy Wallander, Gail Anderson and husband Andy, three brothers, Donald Wallander and wife Pam, Dale Wallander and wife Barb, David Wallander and wife Sue.
Her parents, one daughter, Catherine Busbey, one grandson, Jonathan Busbey, one brother, Terry Wallander and one sister, Shirley McQueen preceded her in death.
Mrs. Busbey will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Bennett Chapel Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Doris Hardin, 89, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 3, 2020 at Hurst Cemetery, Fulton County, Arkansas, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hardin passed away on July 30, 2020 in West Plains at Ozark Medical Center.
Doris was born in Hoisington, Kansas to Francis Womack and Alpha Mae Berry on July 13, 1931. She married Roy C. Hardin on November 1, 1946 in West Plains, Missouri at the age of 15. Doris worked as a beautician and owned a salon that she ran out of her home for many years while raising her children. She was a member of the First Assembly of God in Pomona, Missouri and was involved in various social clubs in the area.
She is survived by four children, Roy Neal Hardin, Sr. and wife, Pam, Brenda Lawrence and husband, Danny, Wanda McGrew and husband, Mike and Bobby Hardin and wife, Tammi; in addition, she is survived by a blessing of 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Her parents, husband, one son, Edward Hardin, three grandsons, Logan Hardin, Casey Hillis and Jeffrey Lawrence, two brothers, Paul Womack and Bobby Womack and four sisters, Kathryn Divelbiss, Bonnie Wagoner, Elsie Cooley and Barbara Rains, preceded her in death.,
The family of Doris wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the community of family and friends that loved Doris throughout the years.
Mrs. Hardin will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Sunday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 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.
Jean Elizabeth Burch, 87, Pomona, Missouri, passed away at 11:07 p.m., Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at her home.
She was born October 1, 1932, at Chicago, Illinois, to Edwin and Thelma Freeston. On June 8, 1951, she was married at Berwyn, Illinois, to Leonard Anthony Burch, who preceded her in death on January 15, 2015. Mrs. Burch was a homemaker and had lived in Libertyville and Chicago, Illinois. She also enjoyed her home and farm in Koshkonong for a number of years with her husband prior to moving to Pomona. Jean enjoyed cooking, baking, mowing and puzzles. She loved her all of her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by four children, Linda Webb, Debbie Purol and husband, Jeff, Vivian Burch and Paula May and husband, Steven; six grandchildren, Zack Purol, Aaron Purol, Courtney Collins, Shelby Cagle, Jordan May and Kimberly Webb; and nine great-grandchildren, Aria, Tobi, Logan, Madisyn, Ryker, Rynleigh, Bentley, Brycen and Tucker.
Her parents, husband, two daughters, Laura and Renee and one grandson, Adam, preceded her in death.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Bobby L. Coursey, 60, Koshkonong, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 3, 2020 at Wayside Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Coursey peacefully passed away at 4:50 p.m., Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at Cox South, Springfield, Missouri.
He was born December 17, 1959, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina to Anny Stohr Coursey Wilson and the late Robert Coursey. On October 11, 1979, he was married at Union Hill Church, to Bonnie Phipps and to their union two children were born, Bobby Lee Coursey and Rebecca Coursey Miller. Bobby was a strong, ruff and tuff man, but had the biggest heart and would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather (OPA), uncle and friend to many and will be greatly missed. Mr. Coursey was a faithful member of the Wayside Union Church, Koshkonong, Missouri. One of Bobby’s favorite sayings by Paul Harvey “And on the 8th day God looked down on his planned paradise and said, I need a caretaker, so God made a farmer”.
He is survived by his wife of forty years, Bonnie Coursey; his son, Bobby Lee Coursey and wife, Carrie; his daughter, Rebecca Coursey Miller and husband, Brian; three grandchildren, Gracie and Joanee Coursey and Zachary Miller; his mother, Anny Coursey Wilson; and several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
His father and two brothers, Jesse and Gary Coursey, preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Family and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Joseph Dale Melvin, Sr., 64, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 31, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Melvin passed away at 9:36 p.m., Tuesday, June 28, 2020, at his home.
He was born September 15, 1955 at Springfield, Missouri, to Paul Leo Melvin and Nellie Elizabeth Hendrix Melvin. Dale graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1974. On August 1, 1975, he was married at White Church, Missouri, to Tammy Hunter. Mr. Melvin was a veteran, having served with the United States Army. He was a self-employed plumber for over forty years. Dale enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors. Mr. Melvin was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife, Tammy Melvin, of the family home; three children, Joe Melvin and significant other, Annie Crumble, Lexington, Missouri, Justin Melvin and significant other, Jennifer Allcorn, West Plains and Shawna Burcham, West Plains; ten grandchildren, Aubrey Burcham, Morgan Melvin, Kayelor Melvin, Aaralin Melvin, Ben Burcham, Keegan Allcorn, Madyson Melvin, Zachary Melvin, Mackenzie Melvin and Bryce Burcham; one great-grandchild, Kayson Walker; three brothers, Ronald Melvin and wife, Helen, Springfield, Missouri, Wayne Melvin and wife, Wilda, West Plains 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 Melvin, West Plains and Kim Reed, Rogers, Arkansas; and many nieces and nephews.
His parents, three brothers, David, Ed and Tom Melvin, his father-in-law, Jack Hunter and mother-in-law, Ruby Bryant, preceded him in death.
Mr. Melvin will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Thursday, 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 William Jr. “Dick” Stanley, 93, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Stanley passed away at 6:13 p.m., Saturday, July 25, 2020, at Ozarks Medical Center.
He was born July 29, 1926, at Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, to John William and Julia Gannon Stanley. On March 1, 1950, he was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Helen L. Acklin. Dick had been a farmer in the Howell Valley area for sixty-eight years. He enjoyed working on lawnmowers and helping anyone with a need. Dick was a quiet, humble man who loved his family and others. A special thanks to our grandson, Will, for making his grandpa’s last few weeks happy and enjoyable.
He is survived by his wife of seventy years, Helen; his son, Gene Stanley and wife, Toy; four grandchildren, Regina Gower and husband, Randall, Selina Stanley, Audrea Ritter and husband, Shaun and Will Stanley and wife, Brittany; ten great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandsons; two special brothers-in-law, Robert Acklin and Ronald Acklin and wife, Marsha; two special nieces, Connie Riley and Carolyn Girdley and husband, Lynn; many special friends including Jackie and Larry Dean and the Grisham family.
His parents, four brothers, Clyde, Glen, Cleo and Marvin Stanley and two sisters, Ruby Moon and Ruth Proctor, and several nieces and nephews, preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or Junction Hill Pentecostal Church and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Nova Dwayne “Shorty” Martin, 83, Dora, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Ball Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Martin passed away at 3:26 p.m., Friday, July 24, 2020, at his home.
He was born January 11, 1937, at Dora, Missouri, to Novie Andy Martin and Flo Marie Hodgson Martin. On May 20, 1956, he was married at Dora, Missouri, to Martha Ann Owen. Before his retirement, Shorty was a Lead man at SEI. He loved music; it was always a huge part of his life. He had been a member of the Country Express Band since 1980 and was a bass player. Shorty also enjoyed fishing and hunting. His family was his passion in life. Mr. Martin was a member of Ball Church of Christ for forty years.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Martha Martin; one son, Doug Martin and wife, Rhonda; son-in-law, Victor Hambelton; four grandchildren, Kasey Hambelton and fiancé Ashton Shipley, Mandy Verplancke and husband, Nathan, Brad Martin and wife, Diana and USAF Staff Sergeant, Adam Martin; five great-grandchildren, Brailyn, Andilynn, Reece, Cameron and Olivia; two sisters, Virginia Berry and Charlotte Johnson and husband, Lonnie; one sister-in-law, Sue Martin; and many nieces and nephews.
His parents, one daughter, Anna Hambelton, one brother, Glaine Martin, one sister, Wanda Brown, and two brothers-in-law, J.R. Brown and Jay Berry, preceded him in death.
Mr. Martin will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Ball Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Arnold Adam Wade, 81, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Elk Creek Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Wade passed away peacefully at 6:00 a.m., Sunday, July 26, 2020, at his home.
He was born July 29, 1938, in Howell County, Missouri, just a few miles from the Norfork River, near Hammonds Mill. He was the son of Clyde Walter and Elsie Vina “Gunter” Wade. Mr. Wade received his early education, at Vienna, a one room schoolhouse, and later furthered his education with EMT training and certification and attended Southwest Missouri State University. He served his country for many years in the National Guard, and shared many tales, stories, and events he experienced with his fellow soldiers. On September 3, 1960 he was married at Elk Creek Church to Ruth Imogene Puckett. Mr. Wade began working at an early age, alongside his father, in the construction field building many of the houses in West Plains and the surrounding areas. He was also employed with construction jobs in St. Louis, Springfield and worked several years at the Shoe Factory. In the mid-1970s he became a minister of God’s word, becoming licensed and ordained with the Assemblies of God and served in such a capacity until well after his retirement. He was also a proud supporter of Grizzly Basketball, West Plains Zizzers and the Koshkonong Blue Jays as he worked as a bus driver for close to 30 years, retiring from West Plains School District. Mr. Wade was a born-again Christian. He had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. He enjoyed life rather it was spending time with his kids, grandkids and in later years his great-grandkids. He looked forward to deer season, horse shows, travel, ballgames, etc. and attended them regularly; and he was always proud to loudly proclaim “his” as the best.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Wade, of the family home; three children, his sons, Rodney Wade and wife, Tabatha, West Plains, Missouri, Ricke Wade and wife, Jackie, Alton, Missouri and his daughter, Renetta Wade Peterson and husband Shayne, West Plains, Missouri; seven grandchildren Denver Wade and wife Lisa, Lacy Fox and husband Rick, Johna Wade, Summer Freeman and husband Matthew, Sydney Wade, Stone Peterson and Shayleeana Peterson; 10great-grandchildren Memphis, Monroe and Marshall Wade, Rylie, Stetson and Sawyer Fox, Huxley and Avett Freeman and Maverick and Draxton Wade; four sisters, Clydene Strader, Marylene Romans, Vonda Johnson and Joy Strawn; two brothers, James Wade and Warren Wade; four sisters-in-law, Dora Lloyd, Virginia Puckett, Wilma Joyce Puckett and Wilma Jean Puckett; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Wade is preceded in death by his parents, one grandson, Zayne LeeAdam Peterson, two sisters, Rosalee Ryan and Dianna Hoagland and one brother Lawrence Wade.
Memorial contributions may be made to Elk Creek Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date for Melinda Johnson, 80, West Plains, Missouri.
Mrs. Johnson passed away at 10:00 p.m., Thursday, July 23, 2020, at her home.
She was born November 16, 1939, at East Sumner, Maine, to Alfred Putnam Chesley and Grace Alice Fearon Chesley. Melinda was a Registered Nurse and had worked at Ozarks Medical Center and the West Plains R-7 School District for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren was known for her gardening and flowers. Mrs. Johnson attended Bethel Baptist Church.
She is survived by three children, Brian Kinder and wife, Debra, Lucinda Jones and husband, Kenny and Sheila Kinder; five grandchildren, Sam, Cassidy, Caitlin, Amber and Brandi; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Paul Chesley and wife, Betty and Russell Chesley and wife, Marilyn; one sister, Merriel Perry and husband, Robert; one brother-in-law, Daniel Douglass; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband and one sister, Martha Douglass, 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.
A graveside memorial service for Christopher Andrew Burgess, 51, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 1, 2020, at Amy Cemetery.
Mr. Burgess passed away April 15, 2020 at his home.
He was born December 7, 1968, at Benton Harbor, Michigan, to Freeman A. Burgess and Deborah (Erwin) Slavings. Mr. Burgess had worked as a welder for most of his life. He loved motorcycles, camping, riding four wheelers and spending time with his family. Mr. Burgess was a member of Amy Baptist Church.
He is survived by two children, Morgan Cook and husband, Dillynn and Sidney Burgess, all of Rolla, Missouri, his mother and step-father, Deborah and Carl Slavings, Caulfield, Missouri; one sister, Michelle Burgess, State of Michigan; one step-sister, Abby Slavings, State of Michigan; and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
His father preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Family and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Jody McCartney, 66, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 8:15 a.m., Friday, July 24, 2020, at her home. Arrangements are pending under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
James Raymond Johnson, Sr. was born in Portales, New Mexico on August 28 1952 and passed away on July 18, 2020 in West Plains Missouri and formerly a longtime resident of Turlock, California.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved the outdoors and finding the simple beauty in life. Up to the very end he had a thirst for knowledge and could accomplish anything he set his mind to.
He is survived by his wife, Nellie Johnson (Treat) of West Plains, Missouri; his children, James and wife Brenda, Joshua and Brandi, of California; step-children Dawn and Niki of Missouri; 4 grandchildren; 6 step-grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 3 step-great-grandchildren; one sister Sandra; and one brother John of California.
He was preceded in death by his father James, mother Myrtle and wife Betty.
“God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around you and he whispered Come With Me”
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Stephanie Jean Walker, 63, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Homeland Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Walker passed away at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at Ozarks Medical Center.