Obituaries

A memorial service for Agnes Clarissa McBride, 89, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, May 19, 2013, at Immanuel Baptist Church, N Highway, Pomona, Missouri.

Mrs. McBride died at 9:45 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at Ozarks Medical Center.

She was born January 20, 1924, at Broken Bow, Nebraska, to Aaron Detrice Nice and Doris Pearl Overman Nice.  On October 15, 1938, she was married at Prosser, Washington, to Richard Edwin Aubuchon, who preceded her in death and on July 3, 1979, she was married at Guymon, Oklahoma, to Marion Benjamin McBride, who preceded her in death on July 21, 2002.  Before her retirement, Mrs. McBride was employed with the International Shoe Factory.  She enjoyed gardening and canning produce, crocheting and knitting Afghans, giving many away to family and friends.  She loved fishing, animals and watching the birds in her yard.  She was proud of the many generations of her family.  Mrs. McBride was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church, Pomona, Missouri.

She is survived by eight children, Agnes “Toe” Patterson, Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, Richard E. Aubuchon, wife, Judy, Woodland, California, George E. Aubuchon, West Plains, Missouri, Aaron H. Aubuchon, Castle Rock, California, Candy A. Collins, husband, Earl, Boise, Idaho, Claudia F. Smith, husband, Kelley, Shreveport, Louisiana, Charley S. Aubuchon, West Plains, Missouri, and Peggy Lee Aubuchon, and Bob Mock, Theodosia, Missouri; twenty-seven grandchildren; fifty-five great-grandchildren; twenty-one great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husbands, one son, Donald Zeno Aubuchon, two great-grandsons, one brother, James Nice, and one sister, Harriet Mazur, precede her in death.

A private interment will be held at a later date at Oak Lawn Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or West Plains Humane Society, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Glenda Ann Brotherton, 58, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 20, 2013, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Glenda departed peacefully to her eternal rest on May 14, 2013, at her home.  She was born June 24, 1954, at West Plains, Missouri, to Paul Benjamin Brotherton and Ruby Mae Irvin Brotherton.  She graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1972.  In her brief amount of time, Glenda truly made her mark on the world.  The friends she made were for a lifetime, and her family was her pride and joy.  She was a Christian.

She is survived by three children, Jeremy Harrison, wife, Brandi, Vanessa Stirewalt, husband Bert, and Ashley Harrison; ten grandchildren, Colten, Cainen and Elizabeth Harrison, Alexis, Courtney, Emily and Robby Stirewalt, Andrew Steiner, Raven and Hayden Cook; two loving sisters, Linda Thompson, husband, Allen and Brenda Ford, partner, Keith Grey; many cousins, nieces and very special lifetime friends, Debbie Jorgensen, Susan Ray, Tim Counts and Chris Skaggs.

Her parents, aunts and uncles, Charles and Ina Brotherton, Bill Irvin and Doris Irvin McCoy, precede her in death.  Her life partner Randy Hargrove and beloved friends, Carol Barton and Cindy Skaggs were waiting to greet her at the gates of heaven.

Glenda never said goodbye to her friends and family.  Her last words were always “I love you.”

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family for funeral expenses, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A Celebration of Life for Alan Dale Bollinger, 68, West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 1:00 until 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 17, 2013, at his home.  All friends and neighbors are welcome to attend.

Mr. Bollinger died Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at his home.

He is survived by three children; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services for Gladys Maloa Ray, 93, Elizabeth, Arkansas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Ray died at 8:30 a.m., Sunday, May 12, 2013, at her home.

She was born April 6, 1920, at Cyril, Oklahoma, to Samuel and Maggie Gilliam.  On June 22, 1939, she was married at Chickasha, Oklahoma, to Houston Sylvesta Ray, who preceded her in death on April 22, 1983.  She worked as an L.P.N. at Ozarks Medical Center for twenty-seven years, retiring at age seventy-two.  She enjoyed crafts, needlework, crocheting, cooking, canning and fishing.  Mrs. Ray was a member of the Oak Valley Baptist Church.

She is survived by one son, Ronald Claude Ray, wife, Johnnie, Elizabeth, Arkansas; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Billy Gilliam, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, one son, Kenneth Ray, one granddaughter, Pamala Kay Ray, three brothers and four sisters, precede her in death.

Mrs. Ray will lie in state from 4:00 p.m., Tuesday until service time at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the State Line Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Cecil Raymond Counts, 88, Marshfield, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Counts died at 6:45 p.m., Sunday, May 12, 2013, at Webco Manor, Marshfield, Missouri.

He was born August 25, 1924, at Willow Springs, Missouri, to James Washington Counts and Mary Henrietta Henry Counts.  On March 10, 1945, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Onieda Haddock, who preceded him in death on June 6, 2003.  Before his retirement he was a cutter in the ball glove department at Rawlings Manufacturing Co., Willow Springs, Missouri and was a member of the CCC’s (Civilian Conservation Corps).  He was a big St. Louis Cardinal fan and loved visiting with family and friends.  Mr. Counts was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, West Plains, Missouri.

He is survived by two children, Pat Cruise, husband, Jerry, Rogersville, Missouri and Raymond Counts, wife, Nancy, Powell, Wyoming; two grandchildren, Julie Deckard, husband, Danny, Rogersville, Missouri and Jeff Cruise, wife, Tracy, Havana, Illinois; four great-grandchildren, Haley Hines, Lindsey Deckard, Kelly Cruise and Jason Cruise; two sisters, Juanita Teeple, West Plains, Missouri and Erma Good, husband, Paul, West Plains, Missouri; special friend, Jean Haddock, Willow Springs, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents, wife, two brothers, Harold and Dwight Counts and four sisters, Lola Woods, Esther Oney, Bessie Stubbs and Hazel Charles, precede him in death.

Mr. Counts will lie in state from 5:00 p.m., Tuesday until service time at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideon Bible Society or Fair Haven Children’s Home, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Ruth Jo Ann Daugherty, 80, Mission Woods, Kansas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 11, 2013, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Daugherty died at 2:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at St. Joseph Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri.

She was born January 27, 1933, at Kansas City, Missouri, to M. E. (Tom) and Jennie Golden Moore.  She was married to Bill Eugene Daugherty, who preceded her in death.  Before her retirement, she was employed with United Way.

She is survived by three nephews, Greg Langley, Ozark, Missouri, Jeff Langley, Chandler, Arizona and Ron Bell, Round Rock, Texas; and special friend David Battey, Fairway, Kansas.

Her parents, husband, son, Michael Daugherty and one brother, Glee Emerson Moore, precede her in death.

Mrs. Daugherty will lie in state from 4:00 p.m., Friday until service time at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery.

Funeral services for Jack Lee Reed, 61, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 10, 2013, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Reed died at 3:12 a.m., Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Ozarks Medical Center.

He was born May 26, 1951, at Leachville, Arkansas, to Arthur Jack Reed and Francis L. Nichols Reed.  On January 27, 1970, he was married at Ashville, North Carolina, to Brinda Bankston.  Mr. Reed was the owner/operator of Reed Roofing.  His church and family were very important to him; Jack was loved by the community and will be missed by all.  Mr. Reed was a member of the Church of Christ and attended the AB Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife, Brinda Reed, of the family home; three children, Amy Kimbrough, husband, Phillip, Peace Valley, Missouri, Susan Allen, West Plains, Missouri and Ryan Reed, West Plains, Missouri; five grandchildren, Brock, Allison and Brenden Kimbrough and Mariah and Malachi Allen; one brother, Jeffery Reed, Dardanelle, Arkansas; two sisters, Carolyn Callan, husband, R. L., Jacksonville, Arkansas and Jennifer Kemp, husband, Joey, Morrilton, Arkansas; and many nieces and nephews.

His parents and four brothers, Terry Lynn Reed, Jerry Don Reed, Dennis Dwayne Reed and Bill Reed, precede him in death.

Mr. Reed will lie in state from 4:00 p.m., Thursday until service time at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Homeland Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to charity of choice, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Gerald Dewayne Brower, 59, Pomona, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 6, 2013, at Mt. Zion Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Brower died at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, May 2, 2013, at his home.

He was born February 19, 1954, at Olden, Missouri, to Edward Cyril “Bud” Brower and Helen Lucille Kethcart Brower.  He graduated from Willow Springs High School with the Class of 1972.  Mr. Brower was self-employed and was a veteran, having served in the United States Army.  He enjoyed his pets and working on lawn mowers.  Mr. Brower was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.

He is survived by two daughters; one step-son; special friend, Eloisa Wisniewiski; five sisters, Virginia Mitchell, Elgin, Illinois, Janice Fritts, husband, Kenneth, Pomona, Missouri, Marcella McMurtrey, husband, Larry, West Plains, Missouri, Karen Havens, Willow Springs, Missouri, Deborah Vigdal, husband, Jim, West Plains, Missouri; three brothers, Ronald Brower, wife, Linda, Washington, Missouri, Doug Brower, wife, Jo, Pomona, Missouri and Louie Brower, wife, Tami, Pomona, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents, two brothers, Chester (Pete) Brower and George E. Brower, one sister, Rebecca Lake and one infant sister, precede him in death.

Mr. Brower will lie in state from 4:00 p.m., Sunday until Noon Monday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to the family, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Vaughn Eugene Ray, 50, Lebanon, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Homeland Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Ray died at 7:01 a.m., Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Mountain Home, Arkansas.

He was born January 10, 1963, at Long Beach, California, to James Percvial Ray and Robbie Jean Webster Ray.  He worked in maintenance at the Ft. Leonard Wood Base and enjoyed scuba diving.

He is survived by his daughter, Makayla Ray, West Plains, Missouri, the mother of his daughter, Melinda Brenton, husband, Bryan, West Plains, Missouri, one brother, Gerald Ray, wife, Tina, Tulare, California; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.

His parents precede him in death.

Mr. Ray will lie in state from 5:00 p.m., Saturday until noon Sunday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to the family, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Lou Alice Goss, 87, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 2, 2013, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Goss died at 2:00 a.m., Monday, April 29, 2013, at her home.

She was born November 22, 1925, at Elijah, Missouri, to Edgar and Jenny Mullins Bridges.  On February 1, 1943, she was married at Norwood, Missouri, to J. C. Goss, who preceded her in death on April 24, 2001.  Mrs. Goss worked as a CNA at Ozarks Medical Center and West Vue Nursing Center.  She was very witty, free spirited and was “Granny” to everyone.  Mrs. Goss was of the Baptist faith and had written in her journal that she was saved at a brush arbor in Bakersfield, Missouri one hot and dry summer.  She considered herself a “foot washing” Baptist.  She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.  Her children are comforted and rejoice in the fact that she is in the presence of her Heavenly Father.

She is survived by three children, Vici McCracken, husband, Dean, West Plains, Missouri, Katie DeAtley, husband, Lee, Tulsa, Oklahoma and Jim Goss, wife, Patty, West Plains, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Mike DeAtley, Kelly Waggoner, Jennifer Brown, Jason DeAtley, Jodi Watson, Mindy Hoopes and Jacob Goss; eighteen great-grandchildren; one brother, Ed V. Bridges, wife, Freda, Bakersfield, Missouri; one sister, Ruby Adams Grisham, Sodus, Michigan; two sisters-in-law, Ina Bell Lowrance and Esther Goss, both of Springfield, Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, daughter, Peggy Lynn Goss and two sisters, Lynn Coffman and Bonnie Davis, precede her in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideon Bible Society, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Bunnie Mae Lovan, 68, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 2, 2013, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Lovan died at 7:10 p.m., Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Ozarks Medical Center.

She was born March 14, 1945, at Amarillo, Texas, to A. T. Odneal and Nadena Page Odneal.  On October 29, 1983, she was married at Amarillo, Texas, to Joe L. Lovan.  Mrs. Lovan was a homemaker and had worked as a checker at Wal-Mart for several years.

She is survived by her husband, Joe Lovan, of the family home; three children, Annette Coats, husband, Vaughn, Madison, Alabama, Doug Lovan, wife, Corrina, Lorenzo, California and Leland Lovan, Miami, Oklahoma; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Donna Scott, husband, Danny, LaGrange, Georgia.

Her parents, one son, Stacy (George) Stone and two sisters, Jimmie Edward and Bobbie Lucas, precede her in death.

A Memorial service/visitation for Mary Margaret Glenn, 98, a longtime resident of West Plains, will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, April 26, 2013, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Glenn passed away at her home April 20, 2013.  She was born in Vernon County, Missouri and spent her childhood on a farm in the Walker community.  Margaret graduted from Southwest Missouri State Teacher’s College.  She was united in marriage to Harold Glenn on the day after her graduation, August 4, 1937.  They spent 62 happy years together.

Margaret taught English at Central Junior High in West Plains from 1958 until 1967.  She enjoyed teaching and was known by her students as an outstanding teacher.  Margaret and Harold owned and operated West Plains Music Store for many years.  Margaret was active in the First United Methodist Church where she was an original member of the Elizabeth Group.

Margaret  is survived by all four children:  Judy Steele, husband, Jim, Henderson, Nevada, Harold Allen Glenn, wife, Susan, Corona, California, Charles Glenn, wife, Carolyn, West Plains, Missouri and Catherine Bray, husband Lloyd “Bud”, West Plains, Missouri;  her ten grandchildren, Douglas Duke, Steven Glenn, Derek Duke, Brian Glenn, Jann May, Andrea Glenn Monroe, Kristin Glenn, Kevin Bray, Keith Bray and Justin Bray and her ten great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Glenn in 1999 and her brother Joseph Hightower in 1960.

Margaret enjoyed her last years at home with the loving support of her care providers.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church to support the West Plains Christian Health Clinic, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Jerry Eugene Shanks, 71, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Stuart Union Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Shanks died at 5:15 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at his home.

He was born November 28, 1941, at Bakersfield, Missouri, to Aubra and Eunice  May DeLarm Shanks.  On October 10, 1981, he was married at Willow Springs, Missouri, to Carolyn Wheatley, who preceded him in death on April 2, 2009.  Mr. Shanks was a veteran having served in Germany with the United States Army, and before his retirement he was employed with Amyx Manufacturing.  He loved his daughters and spending time with his grandchildren.  Mr. Shanks was a Christian.

He is survived by two daughters, Heather Shanks and Stacy Peardon, husband, John, all of Willow Springs, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Kacie, Kailey and Kyra Shanks, Kyle and Dayton Murdy and Mariah and Miley Peardon; two brothers, Bob Shanks, Willow Springs, Missouri and Bill Shanks, wife, Edith, Jacksonville, Alabama; two sisters, Pauline Pyatt, husband, John, West Plains, Missouri and Truda Wood, husband, David, Pomona, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.

His parents, wife, sister-in-law, Elaine Shanks and brother-in-law, J. D. Smith, precede him in death.

Mr. Shanks will lie in state from 2:00 until 9:00 p.m., Friday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Lorene Elizabeth Barrett, 90, West Plains, Missouri, formerly of Springfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 27, 2013, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, officiated by Dr. Frank Mulford, of Central Calvary Baptist Church, West Plains, Missouri.

Mrs. Barrett went home to be with her Lord at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 18, 2013, at her home.

She was born August 11, 1922, at Pottersville, Missouri, to Elza Hopkins and Clara Fox Hopkins.  On January 16, 1939, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to John Clinton Barrett, who preceded her in death on December 31, 2003, they lived in the Springfield/Ash Grove area for fifty-nine years; they also enjoyed warm winters in Belle Glade, Florida.  Lorene enjoyed gardening, crocheting, knitting and spending time with her grandchildren.  She was a devoted mother and grandmother and was known for her radiant smile and her vibrant joy, love and laughter touched all who knew her.  Mrs. Barrett was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by four children, Dr. John C. Barrett, Jr., West Plains, Missouri, Russell  L. Barrett, wife, Nancy, Springfield, Missouri, Mary Eloise Jenkins, husband, Ronald, Springfield, Missouri and Rebecca J. Thomas, husband, Bill, Walnut Creek, California; ten grandchildren, Brenda Anson, Springfield, Missouri, Gary Duncan, Palm Springs, California, Randy Jenkins, Grand Prairie, Texas, Danny Duncan, Centerburg, Ohio, Bradley Barrett, Republic, Missouri, Ronda Barney, Gainesville, Virginia, Bryan Duncan, Walnut Creek, California, Dawnn Barrett, Independence, Missouri, Jenniffer Rose, Morrisville, Missouri and Jeannette Serrano, Branson; twenty great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren, two sisters, Vera Cleo Bailey, Vacaville, California and Vivian Stringfellow, Hernando, Mississippi; one brother, Edward Hopkins, wife, Jewell, Pottersville, Missouri.

Her parents, husband and one brother, Charles Hopkins, precede her in death.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m., to 12:00 Noon, Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, followed by a family gathering at Central Calvary Baptist Church, West Plains, Missouri.  Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery, with services officiated by Reverend Edward Hopkins of Hope of Glory Church, West Plains, Missouri.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A visitation service for Everett Leon Pitcock, Sr. 70, Caulfield, Missouri, will be held from 5:00 until 6:00 p.m., Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Pitcock died at 3:57 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at Ozarks Medical Center.

He was born March 5, 1943, atCoweta, Oklahoma, to Charles Everett (Charlie) Pitcock and Leila Ellen Beard Pitcock.  He graduated from West Plains High School.  Mr. Pitcock was a veteran having served in the Army National Guard as a specialist 4^th Class and was an automobile mechanic.

He is survived by one son, Everett Pitcock, Jr., special friend, Jennifer Conner, West Plains, Missouri; two sisters, Norma E.Grisham, of the State of Arkansas and Purna Roberts, West Plains, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents and two sisters, Bonnie Burnley and Gertrude Gregory Crites, precede him in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or American Heart Association, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Clyde William Young, 82, Koshkonong, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2013, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Young died at 9:50 p.m., Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at his home.

He was born May 17, 1930, at Boydsville, Arkansas, to Walter Virgil and Thelma Irene Pence Young.  On April 11, 1952, he was married at Ridgeland, South Carolina, to Delphia Louise Nettell.  Mr. Young was a veteran, having served twenty-three years with the United States Air Force.  Dad never met a stranger, and will be greatly missed by all friends and family.  Mr. Young was of the Protestant faith.

He is survived by his wife, Delphia Young, of the family home; two sons, Michael William Young, wife, Lori, West Plains, Missouri, and Glenn Patrick Young, wife, Kathryn, Panama City, Florida; five grandchildren, Joshua William Young, Michelle Denee Young, Jason Michael Young, Wesley Aaron Young and Jared Andrew Young; four great-grandchildren, Kensi, Hannah, Lylah and Makayla; and one brother, Bennie Ray Young, wife, Shirley, House Springs, Missouri.

His parents, two brothers, Lloyd and Robert Young and two sisters, Geneva Kirkland and Virginia Young, precede him in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 22, 2013, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri, at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2013, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to Rover Fire Department and first responders or Hospice Compassus, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Lefel Wayne King, 85, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 25, 2013, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. King died at 1:03 p.m., Monday, April 22, 2013, at West Vue Nursing Center.

He was born December 3, 1927, at Dawt, Missouri, to Evert R. King and Alta Hodgson King.  The youngest of eleven children, he grew up around Dawt Mill, joined the United States Navy in 1946, and served on an aircraft carrier until his Honorable discharge in 1948.  On June 6, 1951, he was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Naomi Faye Sanders, who preceded him in death on October 2, 2005 and to their union two daughters were born, Gloria K. Crumpley and Connie Jo Bryson,  He was employed as an inspector for the Missouri Department of Transportation  from 1953 until 1983 when he retired and began a wonderful life devoted to hunting, fishing, nature photography and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his daughter, Gloria Crumpley, husband, Jim, son-in-law, David Bryson; grandchildren, Justin Bryson and special friend, Liz Vizier, Ashley Romans, husband,  Lucas, Eric Taylor and Kelly Taylor and her son Zarin; special friend, Bettye Watson; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins who will all greatly miss his adventurous spirit and kind nature.

His parents, wife, daughter, Connie Jo Bryson, and his siblings, Velva Lewis, Clyde King, Eldon King, Vesta King, Agnes Rogers, Hershel King, Lonez Williams, Tesley King, Theda King and Lelon King, precede him in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Clear Springs Cemetery, Dawt, Missouri.  Memorial contributions may be made to OMC Community Foundation Center, Cancer Treatment Center or charity of choice, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Joyce Bell, 95, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 21, 2013, at 1^st Presbyterian Church, West Plains, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Bell died at 11:20 a.m., Thursday, April 18, 2013, at West Vue Nursing Center.

She was born on the Dora Ridge February 18, 1918 and her proud parents were Norton White Pease and Christena Moritz Pease.

She was the eldest of three daughters; and was preceded in death by one sister, Doris Stout and husband Curtis Stout and she is survived by her baby sister, Louise and husband James.  A much loved brother, Dallas, died in his infancy.

Joyce rode the bus to Ava—thirty five miles every day graduating with the Class of 1936 (there was no high school closer).  She met her love, Clyde Bell while attending high school at Ava and she graduated with a B.S. in Education from State Teacher’s College (MSU) and then later received a Master’s in Education from Drury University.

She married Clyde Bell on September 23, 1939 and a daughter Carol as born to this rural teaching couple.  Carol and her husband Richard reside in West Plains as does their daughter Christena and her husband John Coleman as well as much loved great-granddaughter, Caroline Camille.  Joyce is survived by five nephews and two nieces and a host of grand-nephews, their spouses and children.

Joyce lived through the depression (perhaps accounting for her philosophy to save everything), two world wars, and four military encounters while living a quiet, productive life in the hills.  She grew up riding the bus and truly lamented when she could no longer drive her latest set of wheels!  Joyce was a retired teacher and belonged to several educational organizations, the First Presbyterian Church of West Plains and the order of the Eastern Star.  She liked people and loved having a booth at Aids then later to play bingo at West Vue or to entertain her special great-granddaughter, Camille.

During her 95 years, Joyce Bell experienced much, enjoyed lots and made every minute count.  She was an independent, fun person who adapted to all of the changes that occurred during her lifetime.  She will be missed.

Mrs. Bell will lie in state from 5:00 p.m., Saturday, until 12:00 Noon Sunday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  A private interment will be in the Ava Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Clyde and Joyce Bell Elementary Education Scholarship, Boys& Girls Club of West Plains or charity of choice, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A Visitation remembering Cathy Diana Lamb“Cat”, 57, West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 19, 2013, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Cathy died at 3:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at her home.  She was born December 7, 1955, at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, to Herbert “Ray” Lamb and Elva Dean May Lamb.  She had worked as a cook at Lamp Light Village.  Cathy was a member of the Church of Christ.

She is survived by her mother, Elva Dean “Jackie” Lamb Kreger, West Plains, Missouri; one daughter, Katie Hillyard, Belfair, Washington; three grandchildren, Kayla Cheyenne Cooper, Brandon Wayne Cooper and Garron Justus Hillyard; one brother, Herbert Lamb, Tulsa, Oklahoma; two sisters, Linda VonCannon, Yorktown, Virginia and Tami Dudgeon, husband, Alan, West Plains, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

Her father and one son, James Lyle Cockrum, precede her in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to OMC Cancer Treatment Center, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Marilyn Gauger, 90, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Gauger died at 3:25 p.m., Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at West Vue Nursing Center.

She was born July 12, 1922, at Chicago, Illinois, to Christian Paulsen and Hazel Albright Paulsen.  On November 29, 1952, she was married at Chicago, Illinois, to Vernon Robert Gauger, who preceded her in death on April 4, 2010.  She retired after working for forty years from The United Methodist Publishing Co., in Park Ridge, Illinois.  Mrs. Gauger was a veteran, having served in the Women’s Army Corps with the United States Army, during World War II in the South Pacific; she was very proud to have served her country.  She was a long time member of the Lutheran Memorial Church in Chicago, Illinois and for the past fourteen years was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, West Plains, Missouri.

She is survived by two sisters, Irene Garner, Marshall, Illinois and Faith Mickey, West Plains, Missouri; sister-in-law, Ruby Paulsen, Marshall, Illinois and numerous nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband of 62 years, three sisters and their spouses, Caroline Garner and husband Leon, Virginia Jahnke, husband, Harvey, Gladys Sanders, husband Luther, two brothers, Ralph Paulsen and Carl Paulsen and one brother-in-law, Bill Garner, precede her in death.

Mrs. Gauger will lie in state from 2:00 p.m., Friday until Noon Saturday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.