Obituaries

Graveside services for Russell Robert Douglas Jr., 79, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 2, 2026, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Douglas passed away January 25, 2026 at his home. He was born October 13, 1946, at West Plains, Missouri, to Russell […]

Graveside services for Rhonda Lou Martin, 77, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Rhonda went home peacefully January 22, 2026, surrounded by the comfort of her own home. She was born August 9, 1948, in West […]

Sharon Lou Dihel, 82, West Plains, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on January 23, 2026. She was born May 13, 1943, in Marion, Indiana, to Joseph Cain and Mildred Hawkins.  On September 14, 1987, she married the love of her life, James Dihel, in Caulfield, Missouri. Their marriage was marked by deep companionship, […]

The universe lost a little bit of light when Larry Kenneth “Kenny” Joplin left this world in the early morning of January 21, 2026, after a valiant battle with lioblastoma. Sandy, his beloved wife of 59 years and 45 minutes, and his three sons were by his side. He was 79 years old. Kenny was […]

Funeral services for Shirley Ann Fonner, 86, Cabool, Missouri, will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, February 1, 2026, at New Hope Baptist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Fonner passed away peacefully in Cabool, Missouri on January 21, 2026, surrounded by family in her home. She was born in Lake City, […]

Funeral services for Don Riley Proffitt, 91, Pottersville, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, with Brother Wayne Stewart officiating. Don Riley Proffitt was born on October 14, 1934, near Pottersville, Missouri, to William Hubert and Jessie Pence Proffitt, with his […]

Frankie L. Nichols passed away January 17th, 2026. He was a veteran of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Frankie was employed by Southern California Edison for 33 years as a Lineman. He enjoyed time with his buddies on the golf course often. He is survived by his wife Brenda of Pomona, daughters […]

Lance Edward Sims, 59, Pottersville, Missouri, passed away at 11:50 a.m., Saturday, January 3, 2026, at his home. He was born April 18, 1966, at West Plains, Missouri, to Victor Edward Sims and Martha Jean Davis Sims.  Mr. Sims graduated from Arkansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business, and he was a […]

Graveside services for Wanda Lee Kruse, 87, Warsaw, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Dry Creek Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Kruse passed away on January 19, 2026 at Warsaw Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw, Missouri. She was born September 5, 1938, at West Plains, […]

Funeral services for Effie Lou Moss, 98, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 22, 2026, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Moss passed away peacefully at her home on January 19, 2026. Effie Lou was born on October 3, 1927, in Thomasville, Missouri, to Alva Walter Willard […]

Graveside services for Doris Sharp, 99, Springfield, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 23, 2026, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Although she was actively planning her 100th birthday party, Ovilla “Doris” Sharp left this earth on January 18, 2026, living 99 years, 327 days. She […]

Graveside services for Jerry Ronald North, 75, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 23, 2026, at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Jerry was called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 12, 2026 after a short illness. He was born September 14, […]

Graveside services for Rickie Jesse Berry, 73, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 19, 2026, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Rickie Jesse Berry, age 73, was born on November 11, 1952, to Jesse Clifford Berry and Golda Sanders Berry. He peacefully departed this […]

Funeral services for Judy Marilyn Gorskey, 71, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 15, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Gorskey passed away on January 12, 2026, one day after celebrating her 71st birthday. She was born on January 11, 1955; she […]

Funeral services for Emma F. Skiba, 88, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 17, 2026, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Skiba passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, in West Plains. She was born on April 1, 1937, in Elizabeth, Arkansas, to Jasper and Clara Haynes.  […]

A Celebration of Life service for Vincent Frederick (Fred) Edgeller, Jr., 74, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Howell County Rural Fire Station, K Highway, West Plains, Missouri. Mr. Edgeller passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025, at his home. He was born November 11, 1951, at […]

Graveside services for David Leon Holbrook, 64, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 12, 2026, at Homeland Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Holbrook passed away at 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Autumn Oaks Caring Center, Mountain Grove, Missouri. He was born September 30, 1961, […]

Funeral services for John Hartog, 89, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 14, 2026, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Hartog passed away at 5:10 a.m., Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Brooke Haven Healthcare. He was born on October 15, 1936, to Klaus and Sena Hartog in […]

Funeral services for Stella Mae Collins, 84, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 12, 2026, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Collins passed away surrounded by her family on January 6, 2026, at 12:54 a.m. at NHC Healthcare in West Plains. Stella was born on July 30, […]

A Celebration of Life service for Billy Gene Chowning, 81, West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 9, 2026, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Chowning passed away at 3:45 p.m., Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at his home. He was born March 12, 1944, at Mountain View, Missouri. Arrangements under […]