Obituaries

Funeral services for Harold Lynn Moushon, 82, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 23, 2019 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Moushon passed away at 5:20 p.m., Thursday, June 20, 2019 at his home.

He was born July 2, 1936, at East Peoria, Illinois, to Lester Lee Moushon and Mary Martha Burroughs Moushon.  On September 4, 1956, he was married at Hernando, Mississippi, to Connie Bolen.  Mr. Moushon had been a farmer, a logger, had operated a construction company and for a number of years he was a truck driver alongside his wife.  He loved his family and working; he adored his grandchildren and loved holidays and time with family.  Mr. Moushon was strong in his Christian faith.

He is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Connie Moushon; four children, Deborah Brian and husband, Joseph, West Plains, Missouri, Benita Moushon, North Little Rock, Arkansas, Bruce Moushon, Skitook, Oklahoma and Liese Jewell, Groveland, Illinois; eight grandchildren, Daniel Evans, Tom Westbrook, Kelita Skinner, Joshua Moushon, Zachary Moushon, Morgan Biddle, Dakota Moushon and Tyler Jewell; sixteen great-grandchildren, Caitlyn, Halo, Harmony, Hope, Brody,  Isabell, Holden, Kaylie, Athens, Elijah, Thomas, Bonhom, Omiah, Aaboht, Allison and Kody; two brothers, Wayne Moushon and wife, Agnes, Brimfield, Illinois, Harlan Moushon, Morton, Illinois; one sister, Martha Tendall and husband, Russell, Seneca, Illinois; one brother-in-law, Cleo Koch, Tremont, Illinois; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents, one granddaughter, Amanda Jewell, one great-granddaughter, Ruby Westbrook, daughter-in-law, Rhonda Moushon, four brothers and one sister, preceded him in death.

Mr. Moushon will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Saturday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Stuart Union Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Stuart Union Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Ruby Louise (Ford) Crites, 98, Chicago, Illinois, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 24, 2019 at Jolliff Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Crites passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Brookdale Lakeview Assisted Living, Chicago, Illinois.

She was born January 4, 1921, in West Plains, Missouri, to William B. Ford and Bessie Edna Adams Ford.  She was married to Harold Crites, who preceded her in death on May 27, 2006.  Mrs. Crites had worked for a number of years for Montgomery-Ward.  She was a member of Eastern Star and enjoyed gardening, cooking, spending time with her family and playing cards.  Mrs. Crites was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by one daughter, Linda Barder and husband, Fredrick, Chicago, Illinois; one grandson, Samuel Barder, Chicago, Illinois; one sister, Bernice Richards, West Plains, Missouri, sister-in-law, Sally Ford, West Plains, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, two brothers, Henry Ford and Floyd Ford, four sisters, infant Thelma Ford, Minnie Davidson, Lorene Melching and Velma Jolliff, preceded her in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care Foundation, Mt. Prospect, Illinois and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Vesta Pearl Harper, 86, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Endurance Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Harper passed away at 5:25 a.m., Friday, June 14, 2019 at Ozarks Medical Center.

She was born August 3, 1932, at West Plains, Missouri, to Carl Courtney Bray and Lula Eldora Dotson-Porter Bray.  Vesta enjoyed gardening, going to yard sales and making hats.  She was a member of Endurance Church.

She is survived by five children, Verne Harper, Tyler, Texas, John Harper, Jr. and wife, Esther, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Garry Harper and wife, Julie, Mountain Home, Idaho, Mari Orr and husband, Charles, Chandler, Arizona and Marj Thompson and husband, Byron, Columbia, Missouri; the father of her children, J. D. Harper; twenty-four grandchildren, Shanda, Weston, Jeremy, JaHannah, Justin, Jennah, Jannessah, Sara, Olivia, Jimmy, Jason, Andria, Jared, Zack, Zane, Alexis, Tabitha, Nathan, Kayleen, Tom, Jacob, Zach, Allison and Madison; thirty great-grandchildren, Jude, Skyler, Aiden, Daffnie, Baron, Evie, Penny, Isabel, Alex, Carter, Kinsley, Layna, Thatcher, Colton, Caleb, Colby, Sadie, Tylane, Tyler, Cooper, Grant, Sloan, Camden, Addison, Grant, Gunner, Blaire, Hadley, Britney and Luke; and two brothers, Jim Bray and wife, Fran, West Plains, Missouri and Paul Dean Bray, Denver, Colorado.

Her parents, one grandson, Skyler Harper, six brothers, Leo, Raymond, Delmer, Hugh, Earl and Charles Bray and two sisters, Thelma Smith and Helen Bray, preceded her in death.

Mrs. Harper will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Galloway Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Christos House and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Ruth Robertson, 94, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 21, 2019 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Robertson passed away at 7:10 a.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at her home.

She was born July 31, 1924, near Burnham, Missouri, to Lessie Sherman McClellan and Cora Ellen Keeler McClellan.  She received her high school education in Willow Springs, Missouri and worked her way through college in Bolivar, Missouri.  On March 31, 1944, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Earl Dene Robertson, who preceded her in death on January 2, 2017.  Mrs. Robertson was a hard worker.  She helped her husband with the farm, raised big gardens each year, canned, quilted beautiful quilts and taught grade school for thirty-eight years.  Mrs. Robertson loved to sing at her church and taught Sunday School class.  She read her Bible daily and lived by it.  Mrs. Robertson attended Harbor of Hope Church until her health failed; she had Alzheimer’s disease for almost fifteen years.

She is survived by two children, Shirley Robertson and Sherman Robertson; two grandchildren, Christopher Wayne Robertson and wife, Misty and Zachary Dene Robertson and wife, Pam; five great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Eula Turner, Willow Springs, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, four brothers, Johnnie, Clyde, Leslie and Leon McClellan and one sister, Dorothy Lawson preceded her in death.

The family would like to thank two wonderful caregivers that helped keep Ruth at her home, Janis Adams and Sharlene Lankford.  Also, a special thanks to Hospice Compassus for their help and to nurse, Traci Asher.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Robert Michael Long, 71, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 21, 2019 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Long passed away at 12:53 a.m., Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at his home.

He was born January 14, 1948, at West Plains, Missouri, to Robert T. Long and Emma Jean Gray Long.  Mr. Long was a veteran, having served with the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict.  On January 23, 1976, he was married at Miami, Oklahoma, to Karen Garlock.  Before his retirement, Mike was a truck driver for Yellow Freight.  He was a member of Teamsters and was a 32^nd degree Mason.

He is survived by his wife, Karen Long; two children, Vanessa Findley and husband, Drew and Robert Long, II, two grandsons, Nicholas and Keldon Findley; one brother, Ronald Long and wife, Bethel; two sisters, Ann Cannon and Debbie Long; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents, one son, Jared Long and one sister, Joan Collins, preceded him in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to OMC Cancer Treatment Center and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Ronald Lee Nale, 81, Pomona, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 15, 2019 at New Hope Baptist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Nale passed away at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Ozarks Medical Center.

He was born December 10, 1937, at Hamburg, Iowa, to Clinton A. Nale and Eula Celia Crabtree Nale.  Ronald graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1956.  On November 20, 1958, he was married at Mountain View, Missouri, to Charlotte E. Holden.  Mr. Nale was a member of the Missouri National Guard and was a farmer and a carpenter.  He enjoyed hunting.  Mr. Nale was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Nale, of the family home; two children, Ronda Love and husband, Daryl, Cairo, Georgia and Brian Nale and wife, Donna, Pomona, Missouri; one granddaughter, Erin Shrable and husband, Kaleb; two step-grandchildren, Jessica Durante and husband, Greg and Keri Love; three great-grandchildren, Easton, Koy and Everly; one step-grandchild, Parker; one uncle, Donald “Bud Nale; and his beagle dog, Molly.

His parents preceded him in death.

Visitation will be held prior to the service, from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Saturday, at New Hope Baptist Church.  Burial will be in the New Hope Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Celebration of Life services will be held at a later date in Moline, Illinois, for Dorothy Levena Duncan, 90, West Plains, Missouri.

Mrs. Duncan passed away at 3:56 a.m., Sunday, June 9, 2019 at West Vue Nursing Center.

She was born June 25, 1928, at Beardstown, Illinois, to Claude Riggs Turley and Nina F. Bridgeman Turley.  On October 23, 1948, she was married at Galesburg, Illinois, to Jack W. Duncan, who preceded her in death in 2008.

She is survived by two children, Richard L. Duncan and wife, Beverly and David R. Duncan and wife, Vicki; daughter-in-law, Dian Duncan; nine grandchildren, Amy Sargeant, Matthew Duncan, Michael Camery and wife, Sharyl, Jenny Riggins, Kim Booth and wife, Lucece, Lynn Blazer and husband, Jim, Debbie Wheeler and husband, Ron, Lisa Etter and husband, Johnnie and Scott Brockmeyer; eleven great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, one son, Larry Duncan, five brothers and two sisters, preceded her in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to Riverways Hospice and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Kashtin Trip Collins, stillborn infant son of Ashtin Collins and Morgan Baker, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 7, 2019 in Babyland at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Kashtin went to be with the Angels on Saturday, June 1, 2019.

He is survived by his parents, Ashtin Collins and Morgan Baker; one brother, William Baker; and his grandparents, Kip Collins, Missy Cronin, James Baker and Rachael Baker.

A Celebration of Life will be held to honor Dennis P. Rice of West Plains, Missouri, June 8, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at Endurance Church (formerly Faith Assembly Church) West Plains, Missouri.

Dennis entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at the age of 59 years; where he leaves behind his wife, Judy of the family home, that they built together; parents Paul and Dorothy Rice; siblings, Debbie Dye, husband, Allen, Donna Dunnihoo and Dale Rice, all of West Plains, Missouri; one brother-in-law, Phil Wilson, of Mtn. View, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and great-nephews; and many lifelong friends.

He is preceded in death by one beloved sister, Donita Wilson and one brother-in-law Dave Dunnihoo.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, the Moody Community Center or the Good News Free Will Baptist Church and may be left at the service, mailed to Good News Free Will Baptist Church, 4600 State Rt. 142, West Plains, MO 65775 or may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

The family wishes to express their gratitude for the many acts of kindness shown during their time of loss. The many phone calls, texts, visits, food, time, prayers and words of comfort are very much appreciated.

Funeral services for Larry Richard “Dick” Tharp, 68, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Tharp passed away at 2:30 p.m., Friday, May 31, 2019 at his home.

He was born November 27, 1950, at Windsor, Illinois, to Loren Tharp and Lora Glaspell Tharp.  Mr. Tharp was a veteran, having served with the United States Army.  On June 20, 1970, he was married at Birch Tree, Missouri, to Rhonda Stoops.  Before his retirement, Dick worked as a heavy equipment operator for the City of West Plains.  He loved antique tractors and also loved to work on them. Dick enjoyed taking trips to Colorado with his close friends. He thought the world of his grandkids and loved his wife Rhonda dearly.

He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Tharp, of the family home; two children, Larry Tharp and wife, Christy, West Plains and Wendy Leonard and husband, Coley, Caulfield, Missouri; two grandchildren, Lilly and Jackson Tharp; eight brothers, Edward Tharp and wife, Betty, Garry Tharp and wife, Darline, Jerry Tharp and wife, Janice and Fred Tharp, all of West Plains, Charles Tharp, Mountain View, Missouri, Jim Tharp and wife, Deloris, Olden, Missouri, Dee Tharp, Viola, Arkansas and Keith Tharp and wife, Marilyn, Birch Tree, Missouri; five sisters, Elaine Redburn and Shirley Holden, both of West Plains, Verna May Murphy and husband, Wayne and Joyce Snethern and husband, Jerry, all of Birch Tree and Betty Tedder and husband, Rollan, Hollister, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.

His parents, one brother, Terry Tharp, one sister, Lela Kay Tharp and two brothers-in-law, Carl Redburn and Clay Holden, preceded him in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, at Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Elk Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Elk Creek Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Louise Ingalsbe, 94, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Evergreen Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Ingalsbe passed away at 12:20 p.m., Monday, May 27, 2019 at Ozarks Medical Center.

She was born October 31, 1924, at West Plains, Missouri, to Frederick Emil Gundy and Mattie Berneice Roach Gundy.  On May 10, 1945, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to James Peter “Sonny” Ingalsbe, who preceded her in death on November 18, 2015.  Mrs. Ingalsbe was a member of Evergreen Ladies Club where she enjoyed quilting.  She also enjoyed gardening, fishing and loved her family.  Mrs. Ingalsbe was a Christian.

She is survived by three children, Ray Ingalsbe, West Plains, Kelvin Ingalsbe and wife, Cindy, Ozark, Missouri and Linda Kutter and husband, Ken, West Plains; one daughter-in-law, Christy Ingalsbe, West Plains; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, one son, Carl Ingalsbe, one daughter, Dianna Ingalsbe, one daughter-in-law, Bonnie Ingalsbe, one grandson, five sisters and two brothers, preceded her in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.   Memorial contributions may be made to Evergreen Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Brigitte A. Chapman, 82, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Mint Springs Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Chapman passed away at 4:20 a.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Ozarks Medical Center.

She was born December 12, 1936, in Germany, to Karl and Gertrude Freitoch Olzyck.  She was married in 1957 to Edwin Eugene Chapman, who preceded her in death.  Mrs. Chapman loved flowers and enjoyed puzzles.  She was a member of Church of the Nazarene.

She is survived by three children, Jim Chapman and wife, Tyra, West Plains, Darlene Spoor and husband, Tom, West Plains and Cindy Smith and husband, Ed, Sanford, Florida; seven grandchildren, Brandi, Candi, Jeremy, Eric, Andrea, Matthew and Rebecca; eleven great-grandchildren; one sister, Renate Trautman, of Germany; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, three brothers and two sisters, preceded her in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mint Springs Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Visitation services for Christine Rita “Chrissy” Lawrence, 70, West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 30, 2019 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Lawrence passed away at 5:16 a.m., Monday, May 27, 2019 at her home.

She was born October 30, 1948, at Sarasota, Florida, to Robert Degnegaard and Shirley Marie Doria.  Mrs. Lawrence had worked in restaurant management.  She enjoyed fishing, bingo, lottery and casinos.  She loved her family and making people laugh.

She is survived by the love of her life, Brian Lawrence; three children, Robert Lawrence and wife, Janet, Kemp, Texas, Victoria Staggs, West Plains and Brian Jr. Lawrence, West Plains; son-in-law, Troy Staggs; four grandchildren, Brittany Staggs-Collins and husband, Jordon, Cody Lawrence and wife, Bayleigh, Katherine Sutton and Haley Staggs; seven great-grandchildren, Linkin, Reagan, Rhaina, Arabella, Aspyn, Kennedy and Alex; two brothers, Joseph Degnegaard and wife, Sue, Fort Myers, Florida and Gary Degnegaard and wife, Chris, Tinley Park, Illinois; three sisters, Susan Schneidewend, Pensacola, Florida, Debbie Williams, Fort Myers, Florida and Roberta O’Neill and husband, Steve, of the State of Michigan; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, granddaughter, Kaitlin and uncle and aunt, Joseph and Beverly Doria, preceded her in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Family and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Gravesdie services  for Dortha Evelyn Rideout Taylor, 99, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 31, 2019 at the Thayer Cemetery, Thayer, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Taylor passed away May 24, 2019, at Tucson, Arizona.

She was born January 10, 1920 in Glenpool, Oklahoma, to Thomas Henderson Rideout and Mary Jane Renfro Rideout.  Dortha’s elementary schooling was at the Red Ranch School, Howell County, Missouri. She began high school in Oklahoma and finished in Koshkonong, Missouri with the Class of 1939 as Valedictorian. She was a graduate of the Riveria Beauty College, Lebanon Missouri and also attended the University of Missouri and Cookeville Business College in Tennessee. On September 1, 1940 she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Wellington Thomas Taylor, who preceded her in death April 17, 1993.   Dortha always enjoyed traveling and learning to do new things. She learned to paint in oils and water colors, to draw with pencil, to sew and to do needle work.  She and her husband did many craft projects together. Mrs. Taylor became a Christian in November, 1942, when she was baptized by G. K. Wallace in the Spring River at Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. She remained active in the Church of Christ as long as her health permitted and was a member of the Curry Street Church of Christ in West Plains.

She is survived by her son, Teddy Neal Taylor and wife, Elizabeth, Beavercreek Ohio and their children, Wendy Parks, Okeana Ohio and James Taylor, Warren Rhode Island, daughter, Jean Elaine Taylor Goforth and husband, John, of Berthoud Colorado and their children, Minuette Grentz, Layton, Utah and Alyssa Novak,  Longmont, Colorado, son Jackie Dean Taylor and wife, Cynthia, Tucson, Arizona and their children, Bradford Taylor, Dallas, Texas and Jessica Boyd, Gary North Carolina; twelve great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mabel Rideout Uhlmann, West Plains, Missouri.

Her parents, husband, four brothers Hurshal, Henry, Herbert and Robert Rideout, and three sisters, Gladys Davis, Mildred Hunter and Berta Rideout, preceded her in death.

Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to Fair Haven Children’s Home or Curry Street Church of Christ, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A memorial service for Carol Sue Wilson, 68, Salem, Arkansas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 31, 2019 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Wilson passed away at 9:48 a.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Brooke Haven Health Care.

She was born July 5, 1950, at Sioux City, Iowa, to James Dale Goss and Wilma Louise Cary Goss.  On November 19, 1991, she was married at Redfield, Arkansas, to William “Pete” Wilson.  Mrs. Wilson was a nurse and was a very loving and caring person.  She enjoyed fishing, going to church and listening to gospel songs and loved time spent with her family.  Mrs. Wilson attended Lanton Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, William “Pete” Wilson, Salem, Arkansas; her mother, Wilma Goss, State of Oklahoma; two children, William Thomas Higgins and Michelle Higgins, Rock Island, Illinois; four step-children, Adam Earls, State of Mississippi, Amy McNabb, State of Tennessee, Crystal Stamford, State of Mississippi and Michelle Wilson, State of Missouri; seventeen grandchildren, including special granddaughter, Destiny Wilson; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, James Goss Jr., State of Illinois and Steve Goss, State of Oklahoma; one sister, Laura Shephard, State of Oklahoma; and several nieces and nephews.

Her father and one infant daughter, Kimberly Ann Higgins, preceded her in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals For Children and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Norman Boyd Brotherton, 87, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Brotherton passed away at 7:00 a.m., Saturday, May 18, 2019 at his home.

He was born March 10, 1932, in the Dripping Springs Community, to Irvin Henry Brotherton and Edna Cora Bennett Brotherton.  On February 15, 1955, he was married at Long Beach, California, to Linda Deloris Collins.  Mr. Brotherton was a veteran, having served with the United States Navy from 1952 – 1956.  He was a passionate farmer for over 60 years.  He dearly loved his family and get togethers when everyone was together; his favorite was Christmas, when everyone gathered around while he would read the Christmas story.  Mr. Brotherton served as a Deacon at Immanuel Southern Baptist Church, Pomona, Missouri, since 1989; he has been a member since September, 1961.

He is survived by his wife, Deloris Brotherton, of the family home; five children, Doug Brotherton and wife, Brenda, Pomona, Missouri, Mike Brotherton and wife, Beckey, Pomona, Missouri, Debra Clinton and husband, Rick, Willow Springs, Missouri, Greta Bailey and husband, Mike, West Plains, Missouri and Norma Jean Reese and husband, John, West Plains, Missouri; ten grandchildren, Eric, Amber, Shane, Chase, Shannon, Landon, Andy, Rodney, Ashton and Taylor; sixteen great-grandchildren and a great-granddaughter due in August; and many nieces and nephews.

His parents, one great-grandson, Rowdy Brotherton, two brothers, Alvis Brotherton and Fed Brotherton, four sisters-in-law, Jean Brotherton,  Hazel Collins, Betty Jo Collins and Barbara Jean Collins, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bill and Ella Collins and five brothers-in-law, Melvin Collins, Eldon Collins, Gene Collins, Clifford Collins and Junior Roper, preceded him in death.

Mr. Brotherton will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Tuesday at Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.   Burial will be at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorial Contributions may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Jewell Gardner, 86, Caulfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Amy Baptist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Gardner passed away at 3:10 p.m., Friday, May 17, 2019, at Ozarks Medical Center.

She was born September 22, 1932, at Albany, Texas, to James Loren Young and Lora Clevola Rhoads Young.  Jewell graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1950.   She was a Registered Nurse at Ozarks Medical Center.  She enjoyed gardening and needlework of all kinds; she loved nature and animals, especially bird watching.  Mrs. Gardner was a member of Amy Baptist Church.

She is survived by one step-son, Jerry Lee Gardner, Springfield, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Lucille Young, Claremont, California; several nieces and nephews, including Gerald Fite and James Fite and wife, Laurie; special family friends, Jeff Yielding, Sally Stasney, Kate Pace and Jean Freeman; and many cousins.

Her parents, one brother, Jimmy O. Young and two sisters, Kaye Young and Jenny Fite, preceded her in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be at Amy Cemetery.  Memorial Contributions may be made to Amy Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Sawyer Dean Chase, 4 month old infant son of Brandon Chase and Diana Surritte, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 20, 2019 at Pottersville Baptist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Sawyer went to be with the Angels on Sunday, May 12, 2019.

He was born January 12, 2019, at West Plains, Missouri.

Sawyer is survived by his parents, Brandon Chase and Diana Surritte; twin brother, Scott Donald Chase; grandparents, Joseph Chase and Carolyn Surritte; aunts and uncles, Jacob Chase, Joshua Chase, Donna and Paul Fiquett, Debra and James Flores, Deirdra Cunningham and Dorinda Housley; many adopted aunts and uncles; and many cousins.

His grandparents, Renee Chase and Donald Surritte and one aunt, Delana Surritte, preceded him in death.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Sunday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Gospel Hill Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Family and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Angel May Due-Lashley and Braylen Dean Due-Lashley, infant twins of Chance Lashley and Catherine Due, West Plains, Missouri will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2019  at Babyland in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Angel May went to be with the Angels on May 14, 2019 and Braylen Dean on May 16, 2019.

They were born May 14, 2019, at Ozarks Medical Center.

They are survived by their parents, Chance Lashley and Catherine Due; three brothers, Deagan James Lashley, Zane Carter Lashley and Bentlee Gaven Due; two sisters, Annaleah Rayne Due and Zoe Juliann Due; grandparents, Brent and Cindy Lashley, Mistelle Biggers and Sherry Due; great-grandparents, LuAnn McKee, Manuel and Ruby Due, Bill and Joann Haddock, Jim and Emma Lashley and Virginia Worley; Aunts and Uncles, Randall Calvin Due, Christopher Brent Due, Madison Shae Lamb, Kenzee Michelle Collins, Karlee Mistelle Collins and Courtney Logan Lashley; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Their grandfather, Randall Due and great-grandfather, Jim Worley, preceded them in death.

Funeral services for Carl William Brown, 94, Mt. Vernon, Missouri, formerly of West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 17, 2019 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Brown passed away at 6:38 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Missouri Veterans Home, Mt. Vernon, Missouri.

He was born December 17, 1924, at Pomona, Missouri, to Wesley Brown and Girtha Hall Brown.  On August 16, 1943, he was married at Pomona, Missouri, to Fanny Mae Pankey, who preceded him in death on January 29, 2013.  Mr. Brown was a World War II Veteran, having served with the United States Army.  For a number of years, he worked in the cutting department at Rawlings Sporting Goods, Willow Springs, Missouri.  Mr. Brown was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and enjoyed fishing and woodworking.  He was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Collins Chapel, Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

He is survived by two children, William Leon Brown and wife, Rose and Brenda Thompson; five grandchildren, Rich Thompson, Jr. and wife, Shawn, Robert W. Brown and wife, Jamie, Danny Brown, Tina Thompson and Betheny Doherty and husband, Jeff; three great-grandchildren, Matthew Brown, Audrey Thompson and Blaine Thompson; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents, wife, son-in-law, Richard Thompson and five brothers, Floyd, Clifford, Paul, Roy and Donald Brown, preceded him in death.

Mr. Brown will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.