Graveside services for Lisa Jean Belt, 61, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Elijah Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Belt passed away at 11:20 p.m., Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at her home.
She was born February 9, 1964, at Gainesville, Missouri, to Onard Hambelton and Elma Friend Hambelton. On January 2, 1981, she was married at Gainesville, Missouri, to Sidney Belt. Lisa enjoyed painting, being outdoors, going to the river or lake, gardening, fishing, collecting and painting rocks and looking for arrowheads. She loved helping others. Lisa was a great mom and the best Nana. She lived a life full of love and adventure. Lisa was a strong and determined woman, who loved her family dearly; to know her was to know love.
She is survived by her husband, Sidney Belt, of the family home; three children, Michael Belt and wife, Sara, Bakersfield, Missouri, William Belt, Caulfield, Missouri and Bethany Stone and husband, Darren, Rock Bridge, Missouri; three grandchildren and one on the way, Andrea Fowler and husband, Nathan, Moody, Missouri, Brandy Belt and fiancé, Jacob Brashear, West Plains and Gunner Pate Stone, Rock Bridge, Missouri; her mother, Elma Hambelton; two brothers, Guy Hambelton and wife, Doris and Floyd Hambelton, all of Gainesville; two sisters, Nora Perry and husband, Lonnie, Salem, Arkansas and Teresa, Caulfield, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.
Her father and one brother, David Hambelton, preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to Elijah Cemetery, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri.
Funeral services for Ted Eugene Harris, 96, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 29, 2025, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Harris passed away at 11:45 a.m., Saturday, August 23, 2025, at NHC Healthcare.
He was born May 31, 1929, to Ted S. Harris and Willie Agnes Campbell Harris in Howell County, Missouri. Ted was busy during his 96 years of life with his schooling, jobs, hobbies and family. As a young man, Ted earned a seven-year Sunday school perfect attendance pen from the Methodist church he attended. Ted attended Rock Valley Elementary school and was a graduate of West Plains High School in May of 1947. He earned his Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Industrial Arts Education in May of 1952 at the Central Missouri State Teachers College, Warrensburg, Missouri. He also had high school level coursework that allowed him to teach chemistry, agriculture and mathematics. Mr. Harris was president of the square dance club during his college days. Ted joined the United States Navy in March of 1952 and was a Naval Aviation Cadet. He graduated from pre-flight school in October of 1953 in Pensacola, Florida. The 15-week course prepared the recruits to be Officer Candidates as well as to fly airplanes. He was part of the ZP 4 airship squadron in Elizabeth City, North Carolina and also worked with blimps while in the Navy. He earned the National Defense Service Medal and his gold wings. Mr. Harris served part of his enlistment at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where his grandson was also stationed many years later. Ted loved to tell stories about his time in the military, especially flying planes. He continued to fly for several years after his honorable discharge while serving eight years as part of the local civil air patrol. In 1954 Ted started his Masters and graduated with his Masters of Science in Education Industrial Arts Professor with his principalship in August, 1960 at Central Missouri State College, Warrensburg, Missouri. On December 24, 1955, Ted was married at West Plains, to Norma Sue Stephens. This year would have been their 70th wedding anniversary. To this union, three children were born: Janice, Douglas and Kathy. He was very proud of his children. He taught industrial arts in West Plains, Collins, Alton and Willow Springs schools, all in Missouri. He was a principal at Collins, Missouri. Ted developed many lifetime friendships with former students from his 13 years as an educator. He designed and built many houses and barns during his lifetime, including one for his parents and his final 5 level split level home. Ted acted as the architect and contractor as he oversaw the masonry, plumbing, electrical, finishing and framework of these homes and barns. Mr. Harris was a farmer raising horses, cattle and pigs; he always had a love for animals. He belonged to the Pioneer Saddle Club. He owned and operated the Harris Trucking Company for many years; his 8 trucks hauled livestock mainly out of the Central Ozark Livestock Barn south of West Plains. Ted was a lifetime member and a Chaplin at the Am Vets Post 98 in West Plains; he spent many hours working on the beautiful memorial wall at Post 98. Even in his later years, you could find Ted with gloves in his hand, ready to work. He and Norma put together many puzzles in the last few years. He spent time on his various hobbies, such as making wooden frames, benches and other beautiful wooden items. Ted was still logging and designing house plans until recently. He always enjoyed spending time with his family and having a good meal with them.
Ted is much loved by his family and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife, Norma, of the family home; children, Janice, Douglas and Kathy (Carson); grandchildren, Stephanie, Staci, Lauren (Jerome), Nathaniel, Ashley (Chris) and Riley (Whitney); great-grandchildren, Lennon, Donovan, Lilah and Rowyn, all of whom brought a big smile to his face.
His parents, brothers, Winifred and Sidney Harris, his sister, Louise Callahan, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery where seven generations of Ted’s family are buried. Memorial contributions may be made to Evergreen Cemetery or American Cancer Society, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri.
Thomas Joseph Somody, 87, Willow Springs, Missouri, passed away at 3:15 a.m., Friday, August 22, 2025, at Shady Oaks Health Care, Thayer, Missouri.
He was born March 10, 1938, at Akron, Ohio, to Al Somody and Catherine Trombley Somody. On April 7, 1961, he was married to Barbara Shriver, who preceded him in death on November 9, 2017; they shared fifty-six years together. Mr. Somody was a veteran, having served with the United States Army from 1956 to 1959. Before his retirement he worked as a civil engineer. Mr. Somody enjoyed being outdoors, working on construction projects, shooting guns and he loved German Shepherd dogs.
He is survived by three children, Michel Somody, State of Arizona, Stacy Rhodes and husband, Chance, State of Missouri and Deborah Black and husband, Ken, State of Colorado; five grandchildren, Kari Pereira and husband, Terence, Kristi Felker and husband, Brad, Kenneth Justin Black, Julianne Rau and husband, Skye and Kaitlyn Duddridge and husband, Tye; and seven great-grandchildren.
His parents, his wife, two brothers, Tim and Terry Somody and one daughter-in-law, Diane Somody, preceded him in death.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
A Celebration of Life Service for Deloris Ann Johnson, 88, Alton, Missouri, will be held from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
She departed this life August 20, 2025, at her home.
Deloris Ann Johnson, daughter of the late Troy and Blanche Martin, was born on February 12, 1937 in Howell County, Missouri. On February 2, 1982 she was united in marriage to Joseph Darrell Johnson. She lived her life mostly in the West Plains area where she worked as a dishwasher at Ozark Café and Maxine’s while raising her kids. She loved spending time with her family and also gardening and decorating. She was the matriarch of her family knowing exactly what to say at the right time. In her spare time she enjoyed many things with her kids and all her many grandkids. Her family was the most important thing to her. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Troy and Blanche Martin; her siblings, Jesse Martin(Judy), Lester Martin (Joyce), Sue Craig (Glen), Roseanne Jordan (Joe), Katherine Baysinger (Bill), Thelma May, and George Henry; her children Thelma Dunnihoo and Speedy Gammon; her sons-in-law, Michael Eldried, and Bobby Thys; her grandkids, Dustin Gammon, Thomas Gammon, Dewey Dunnihoo and Deanna Gammon.
She is survived by her children, Ronnie Gammon and life partner, Idona, Brenda Green, Jimmy Gammon and wife, Becky, Rachel Thys and son-in-law Lyndall Dunnihoo; her brother, Robert Martin and wife Cheryl; many very special grandkids; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri.
A graveside service for Dranda Delene Lawing, 60, Bakersfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at White Oak Cemetery, Tecumseh, Missouri.
Mrs. Lawing passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at her home.
She was born April 6, 1965, at Helena, Arkansas, to Archie William Peters and Martha Ellen Williams Peters. Dranda enjoyed writing church hymns, being outdoors and spending time with her family. She was a light for the Lord for everyone around her. Dranda truly loved the Lord and her family.
She is survived by one daughter, Tiffany Todd and husband, Douglas; one grandchild, Jensen Todd; one brother, Jason Peters and wife, Denesa; one sister, Tauna Jewell; five nephews, Tyler, Gabe and Isaac Peters and Darius and David Jewell; and four nieces, Trish, Kaylei and Lola Jewell and Aubrey Peters.
Her parents, one son, Joshua Hobbs, one sister, Terry Peters and two aunts, Francine Williams and Mable Leonard, preceded her in death.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Billy Charles Haddock, 85, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 21, 2025, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Haddock passed away at 4:20 a.m., Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Brooke Haven Healthcare.
He was born October 9, 1939, in Douglas County, Missouri, to Harold Winfield Haddock and Alma Nora Gilbert. On July 26, 1958, he was married at West Plains, to JoAnn Minge, who preceded him in death on December 27, 2021. Mr. Haddock was a city councilman in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, having served two terms. He was a member of Mt. Zion Masonic Lodge and was a Shriner of Abou Ben Adhem Shrine in Springfield, Missouri and past Rajah Host Shrine club. Mr. Haddock was a member of First Baptist Church of West Plains.
He is survived by two children, Sherry Ann Due and William Christopher Haddock, both of West Plains; six grandchildren, Calvin Due, Brent Due, Greg Pilkington, Ashley Ann Dean and husband, Brady, Tasha Haddock and Patricia Haddock; eleven great-grandchildren, Shyeanne, Dakota and husband, Tyler, Wyatt, Bryson, Carter, Zayden, Chaston, Bentley, Annaleah, Zoe and Austin; one great-great-grandchild, London; one brother, James Haddock and wife, Beth, Lubbock, Texas; one sister-in-law, Linda Jones, Rockford, Illinois; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, wife, son-in-law, Randall Due, granddaughter, Catherine (Katy) Due, four great-grandchildren, Addison, Braylen, Angel and Zander and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, preceded him in death.
Mr. Haddock will lie in state from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners International or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri.
A memorial service for Deana Gleghorn, 98, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 23, 2025, in the Sanctuary at First United Methodist Church with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Mrs. Gleghorn passed away at 10:42 p.m., Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Brooke Haven Healthcare.
She was born June 8, 1927 in the Peace Valley and White church area. Deana was the daughter of the late John and Gladys Bennett Stein. Deana graduated from West Plains High School. On June 5, 1949 she was married to Robert Gleghorn at the First United Methodist Church in West Plains, Missouri.
She is survived by two sons: Stephen Gleghorn and special friend Cheryl Howell, Regina Gleghorn and their children, London Gleghorn, and husband Bryan Pantazo, Dalton Gleghorn and wife, Rose and their children Meghara and Morrison, and Kevin Gleghorn and wife Kelly and their children, Amy Sanders and husband, Steve and their children Forrest, Avery, and Grayton and Chad Gleghorn and wife, Kendra and their son, Landry; one sister-in-law, Patti Stein, several nieces, nephews and cousins, and her devoted sister in Christ, Joy Ross.
Her parents, husband, and one granddaughter, Tana Justine Gleghorn preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church or West Plains Public library, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri.
Mona Lee Simoneau, 71, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 2:07 a.m., Sunday, August 10, 2025, at NHC HealthCare.
She was born March 20, 1954, at St. Louis, Missouri, to Elbert Ellis Turnbull and Wilma Ruth Gentry Turnbull Ulrich. Mona graduated from Liberty High School, Mountain View, Missouri in 1972. She enjoyed reading and loved to cook.
She is survived by her husband, Danny Simoneau, Sr., West Plains, Missouri; two step-children, Danny Simoneau, Jr., State of Texas and Jennifer Bradshaw and husband, Robbie, State of Arizona; and one aunt, Mary Coffey.
Her parents, step-father, Lewis Ulrich, grandparents, Larry and Agnes Gentry, cousin, Russell Coffey and two uncles, Donald and Gene Gentry, preceded her in death.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
A memorial service for Margaret Beane, 83, West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon, Monday, August 18, 2025, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Beane passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at her home.
She was born April 30, 1942, in Deming, New Mexico. Margaret was one of eleven children. She was a graduate of West Plains High School in West Plains, Missouri, and later earned her registered nursing degree at SMSU. She married Collett Beane of West Virginia and had four children while traveling with her husband during his time in the Armed Forces. After his retirement from the military the family settled back in West Plains to raise their family. Margaret worked for Marathon Electric for many years before deciding to pursue her lifelong dream of nursing at the age of 50. She remained in nursing for many years working until she was 80 years old. Marge had many loves besides nursing. She was a lady of many talents and hobbies. She loved painting, ceramics, sewing, gardening, searching for arrowheads, and being a Grandma! If you knew her, her children or her grandchildren then you probably have one of her Christmas ornaments hanging from your tree. She was loved by all who knew her and will be deeply missed! To know Marge was to love her. She was definitely one of a kind!
She is survived by her four children, Sherri Wood of Longview, Texas, Randy and Kelly Beane of Oxford, Alabama, Michael Beane of West Plains, Missouri and Robbie and Katie Beane of St. Louis Missouri; five grandsons Blake and Kellee Beane of Burleson, Texas, Jeremiah and Grace Comstock of Midlothian, Texas, Joshua Comstock of West Plains, Missouri, Dakota and Taylor Beane of Oxford, Alabama and Jordan Beane and Macy Mitchell of Oxford Alabama; seven great-grandchildren, Xara and Lorcan Comstock, Raynee and Bodie Beane, Baylor Beane, Nora and Addie Beane and Caleb Beane; two sisters, Linda Andrews and Lynette Saunders; one brother, Melvin Marcak; and many nieces and nephews.
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Marcak and Louise Frerich, five brothers Robert Marcak, Joe Marcak, Bennie Marcak, George Marcak and Howard Marcak, and two sisters, Helen Perkins and Judy Hudlow.
Graveside services for Bessie Ruth Chappell, 95, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Cureall Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Ms. Chappell passed away Monday, August 11, 2025, at West Vue Nursing Center.
She was born January 26, 1930, at Cureall, Missouri, to Walter Jackson Chappell and Bertha Houser (Cook) Chappell. Ms. Chappell’s mother died when she was 18 months old. Her uncle and aunt, Bill and Vira Chappell moved in to help her father with four children until their death. Aunt Vira taught the girls to cook, clean, raise a garden and can. After her death the three girls had to do these things on their own with the oldest girl being only 12 years old. Bessie graduated from Bakersfield High School in 1949 and went on to graduate from Draughn’s Business School, Springfield, Missouri. After moving to Kansas City, she attended Rock Hurst College. Ms. Chappell was a personnel secretary for various companies in Kansas City, Missouri. After her retirement, she became bored and started a second career as a checker at Wal-Mart. After returning to West Plains, she continued her work at Wal-Mart until she was nearly eighty years old. Ms. Chappell was a member of First Baptist Church.
She is survived by three nieces, Connie Davidson and husband, Jim, West Plains, Carolyn Warden and husband, Larry, Ferguson, Missouri and Linda DeVaul, West Plains; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
Her parents, two sisters and one brother, Lee R. Cook and wife, Lorene, Ruby Baxter and husband, Hobert and Opal Collins and husband, Floyd, two nieces and one nephew, Gary Collins, Cathy Hawkins and Betty Sue Cook, preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cureall Cemetery, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri.
Funeral services for Robert William (Bill) Stewart, 81, Pottersville, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 15, 2025, at Union Grove General Baptist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Stewart passed away peacefully Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Ozarks Healthcare.
He was born October 22, 1943, in Norfork, Arkansas, to Howard and Ruby (Killian) Stewart, and grew up knowing the value of hard work, resourcefulness and always lending a hand when someone needed it. On September 25, 1976, Bill married the love of his life, Rita (Fox) Stewart. For nearly 49 years, they built a life full of love, laughter and simple joys – from raising their family to enjoying popcorn dates and evenings on the porch. Bill spent most of his working life in construction, where his skill and work ethic earned the respect of everyone who knew him. He also enjoyed driving a school bus for Fairview School for many years. He loved gardening, working puzzles, reading old westerns and putting his ingenuity to work finding creative ways to fix just about anything. In earlier years, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle. One of his favorite recent accomplishments was finishing a remodel with Josh, a project they were proud to complete together. Bill was a man of few words, but his grin – especially when watching his grandkids or sharing a laugh, spoke louder than anything he could say. He served faithfully as a deacon at Union Grove General Baptist Church, leading with kindness, humility and generosity. Bill will be remembered for his steady presence, his quiet strength and the way his smile lit up around those he loved most. His legacy will live on through the family he cherished and the many lives he touched.
Bill was a proud dad to Joshua Riley Stewart and wife, Rachel, and to his late son, Jeremiah Stewart. He was “Papa” to Jakob Stewart and wife, Montanna, Symin Stewart and fiancée, Kynslee Burgess and Sheppard Stewart – and he was over the moon about meeting his first great-grandson, Tommie Stewart, due soon to Jakob and Montanna. He is also survived by his brother, Dick Stewart, and sisters-in-law, Norma Stewart and Linda Sanders.
His parents, one infant son, Jeremiah Stewart, in-laws, Virginia and Allen (Dall) Fox and one brother, Fred Stewart, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Friday, at Union Grove General Baptist Church. Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Union Grove Cemetery, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri.
Graveside services for Ellis David Brewer, 87, Siloam Springs, Arkansas, formerly of West Plains, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Union Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Brewer passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Siloam Springs, Arkansas.
He was born March 23, 1938, in Gainesville, Missouri, to Mildred and Henry Brewer; he was one of eight children. He was known to most by his middle name, David. David was married in West Plains, Missouri, to Christine Downen. He and Christine had one daughter together, Heather. Ellis had two other daughters, Linda and Sharon, and three stepdaughters, Charlene, Cylene, and Carlene. Ellis had a passion for cars, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren. He and Christine were longtime members of First Baptist Church in West Plains, Missouri, where they ministered to others by serving in the nursery. They also enjoyed spending time together camping and gardening, and David particularly enjoyed eating the vegetables and the goodies that Christine canned from the garden. David worked many years at the West Plains Shoe Factory, and retired from Missouri State University-West Plains as a member of the maintenance team. Ellis had sixteen grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Christine, two children, Heather Mulford and husband John, and Sharon Bacon and husband John; fifteen grandchildren; his siblings, Don Brewer, Edith Little and Elsie Morgan; three stepdaughters and their families; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, three brothers, Ed, Earl, and Everett Brewer, one sister, Evelyn Correll, one daughter, Linda, and one grandson, Jerrod, preceded him in death.
Your prayers and support for our family through this time is much appreciated. Memorial contributions may be made to Northwest Arkansas Circle of Life Hospice and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
A memorial service for Joan Opal Vaughan, 81, Spokane, Missouri, formerly of West Plains, will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 14, 2025, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Vaughan passed away at 10:08 p.m., Monday, July 28, 2025, at her home.
She was born March 22, 1944, at Moody, Missouri, to Emlis Clayton (Mike) Strickland and Grace Opal Deatherage Strickland. On April 6, 1963, she was married at Moody, Missouri, to Harold Dee Vaughan, who preceded her in death on April 15, 2025. Joan was a hairdresser for many years in West Plains. She loved doing hair and sewing.
She is survived by two children, Sherri Foster and husband, Kenny, Spokane, Missouri and Rodney Vaughan, Province Town, Massachusetts; one granddaughter, Stephanie Waltrip and husband, James, Springfield, Missouri; two great-grandchildren, Charley and Jack Waltrip; two step-grandchildren, Tanner and Dylan Foster; four step-great-grandchildren, Hayden, Briar, Finley and Montgomery Foster; four sisters, Hope Heselton, West Plains, Faith Wilson, West Plains, Missouri, Doan Vaughan and husband, Howard, West Plains and Virgie McCannon and husband, Marion, Liberty, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, three brothers, James, Clayton and Raymond Strickland and one sister, Lela Langston, preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Integrity Hospice, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri.
Beverly Jane Somerville, 90, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 4:00 p.m., Monday, August 4, 2025, at Brooke Haven Healthcare.
She was born November 1, 1934, at Randolph, Vermont, to Jasper Harrington and Alberta (Bert) Hacket Harrington. In January, 1955, she was married at San Diego, California, to George t. Somerville, who preceded her in death in 2016. Beverly was a member of Mt. Pisgah Church in Cabool, Missouri for nine years.
She is survived by two children, Judy Grantham and husband, Robert (Sonny), Cabool, Missouri and Scott T. Somerville and wife, Lana, Helena, Montana; six grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; one sister, Joan Kenison and husband, Marshall (Peanut), Sharon, Vermont; one sister-in-law, Ruth Harrington, N. Pomfert, Missouri; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Her parents, husband, two brothers, Richard and Dwayne Harrington and one sister, Marilyn Rhoads, preceded her in death.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Verdon Ray Warren, 88, Pomona, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Warren passed away at 9:58 a.m., Sunday, August 3, 2025, at his home.
He was born March 16, 1937, at Dawt, Missouri, to Oda Warren and Nellie Adams Warren. On January 19, 1957, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Mildred Barks. Mr. Warren loved farming, antique tractors and loved going to the sale barn every week. He was a farmer for over sixty years. He served on the Board of Directors at MFA Oil and Mid-America Dairy, he was a Gideon, a member of the West Plains Industrial Park Board as well as serving his community as the fire chief of Pomona Fire Department for over twenty years. Mr. Warren was a member of Calvary General Baptist Church for forty-nine years where he had served as a Deacon.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred Warren, of the family home; four children, Patricia Wright and husband, Robert, Independence, Missouri, Brenda Danforth and husband, Fred, Little Rock, Arkansas, Kermit Warren and wife, Theresa, Laquey, Missouri and Beverly Broyles; seven grandchildren, Moses Wright, Bonnie Wright, Rebecca Farnham, Lisa Martinez, Chrissy Danforth, Joseph Bruno and Nicholas Bruno; two step-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; one step-great-great-grandchild; and one brother, Verl Warren, Mountain Home, Arkansas.
His parents, one grandson, Andrew Terrell and three sisters, Vernie Evans, Ernie Warren and Zella Killion, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 11, 2025, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri.
A memorial service for Danny Gene Peterson, 78, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Peterson passed away at 5:23 a.m., Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at his home.
He was born December 12, 1946, at West Plains, Missouri, to Eugene and Helen Hoglen Peterson. Danny married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Easley on June 3, 1967, in West Plains. The couple grew their family, adding two children, Angie and Jason. Danny was a member of the National Guard, serving from 1967 to 1974. Danny was employed by the International Shoe Company for twenty-nine years before joining his dad to open Eugene Peterson Auto Sales. During his time at the “shoe factory”, Danny accepted Jesus as his savior, after long conversations with a work friend, Duane Flood. At the car lot, Danny and his dad, Gene, created a place for racers and car enthusiasts to get together and talk all things racing. Danny was an expert mechanic fixing everything from classic cars to sewing machines. Many friendships were developed working on race cars at the lot. He loved his pit crew members, especially Dick Peterson and Butch Batesel. He was most known for his time as a racer. He raced stock cars and late models locally, the #71 car, from 1961 to 2015. He was the first recipient of the “Legends of Dirt” honor awarded by Legit Speedway. He won hundreds of races and was a regional legend. In his free time, Danny enjoyed traveling with his family, spending weekends at the lake, listening to live music, tinkering with cars and riding his motorcycle. His laughter was infectious and his family couldn’t help but laugh with him. He loved dogs, especially his Doberman Pinchers. He and Barbara’s poodle, Toby, provided great companionship in his final years. Danny was a member of United Freewill Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Barbara; his daughter, Angie Garner and husband, Jimmy; his son, Jason Peterson and wife, Rachel; four grandchildren, granddaughters Brady Sharp and husband, James and Ashton Garner and partner Dennis and grandsons Ethan Garner and fiance’ Heather and Lawson Peterson and wife, Haylie; four great-grandchildren, Norah, Brooks, Laynie and Walker; sisters-in-law, Pat Ford and Ginger Peterson; three nephews, Derrick Blackburn and wife, Kris, Shayne Peterson and wife, Renetta and Shawn Peterson and partner, Denise; one niece, Brittney Stanley and husband, Will; and a host of other family and friends, including best friends, Kenny and Judy Hanshaw.
His parents, his wife’s parents, Hubert and Fern Easley and his brother, Dick Peterson, preceded him in death.
The family would like to thank Hospice Compassus for their exceptional care, especially Austin, Roberta and Leslie.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research or United Freewill Baptist Church of West Plains building fund, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri.
A memorial service for Willis Coy Mushrush, Jr., 74, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 11, 2025, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Mushrush passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, at Ozarks Healthcare.
He was born February 16, 1951, at Bakersfield, California, to Willis Coy Mushrush and Ruby Belle Joyce Mushrush. On February 27, 1999, he was married at Eureka Springs, Arkansas, to Lisa Keaster. Mr. Mushrush loved playing music, he started his first band at the age of 12. He loved helping the community, his friends and the college. He loved his family and always put them first.
He is survived by his wife, Lisa Mushrush; eight children, Nathan Callahan, Heather Callahan, Erin Phillips, Zackary Wilmoth, Jacob Wilmoth, Daustin Luck, W. Chandler Mushrush and Nicholas Mushrush; several grandchildren; one brother, Jack Eugene Mushrush; his uncle, Bill Joyce and wife, Mary Ann; one niece, Courtney Jacobson; and many cousins.
His parents and one uncle, Bobby Jack Joyce, preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to any charity of choice, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri.
Funeral services for Beverly Ann Cope, 79, Republic, Missouri, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 2, 2025, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Cope passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Cox South Medical Center, Springfield, Missouri.
She was born November 9, 1945, at West Plains, Missouri, to Lonzo Haring and Rachel Louise Jolliff Haring. On April 15, 1961, she was married in West Plains, to John Cope. Beverly was a hairdresser for many years, a career that she loved. She enjoyed watching and feeding birds. She loved flowers, the color yellow and enjoyed watching home shopping shows, especially QVC. Beverly always wanted to look her best, including hair and jewelry. Mrs. Cope loved her family and her husband.
She is survived by her husband of sixty-four years, John Cope, of the family home; one son, Mike Cope and wife, Lisa, Republic, Missouri; four grandchildren, Brittany Morris and wife, Mindi Schlinm, Ozark, Missouri, Layce Rockholm and husband, Gregory, Springfield, Missouri, Jordan Garcia and husband, Bryan, Springfield, Missouri and Ashlywn Cope, Springfield, Missouri; six great-grandchildren, Shelby, Blake, Avery, Everleigh, Conan and Ronin; one brother, Bob Haring and wife, Kelli, Rogersville, Missouri; one sister, Jan Welch, Jonesboro, Arkansas; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents and two sisters, Betty and Gail, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Saturday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri.
A memorial service for Arlene Nancy Durrett, 88, West Plains, Missouri, will be held Saturday, August 30, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., at Grace’s Place, 530 Fletcher Terrace, West Plains, Missouri.
Mrs. Durrett passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, at her home.
She was born January 26, 1937, at Sacramento, California, to Allen and Edith Sparry Whitney. On November 23, 1956, she was married at Carson City, Nevada, to Herbert O. Durrett, who preceded her in death on March 8, 1972. Arlene loved people and enjoyed talking with others. She loved the Lord and was passionate in doing mission work. She served the Lord in Rescue Mission in San Francisco, The Lord’s Land, Albian, California and Bridges for Peace in Jerusalem. Mrs. Durrett was a member of Covenant Reformed Church of West Plains.
She is survived by two children, Michele Morton and Christine Chan and husband, Edward, all of West Plains; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Lewis Whitney and wife, Linda, Sacramento, California; and eight nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband and one granddaughter, Lynda Logue, preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bridges for Peace, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri.
Funeral services for Leroy Cameron, 89, Viola, Arkansas, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Moody Church of Christ, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Cameron passed away at 4:43 p.m., Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Baxter Medical Center, Mountain Home, Arkansas.
He was born June 22, 1936, at Viola, Arkansas, to Bedford Oden Cameron and Mable Marie McElmurry Cameron. On August 10, 1957, he was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Jewel Sigler. Leroy was an avid Cardinals fan and enjoyed watching westerns and coon hunting. He built many homes and businesses in his community and was a hard worker, as long as a Cardinals game was not on. Mr. Cameron loved his family and was a member of Viola Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife, Jewel Cameron, of the family home; two children, Regina Duncan and husband, Owen and Robin Burden and husband, Andy, all of Viola, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Jason McKee and wife, Kelli, Pottersville, Missouri, Casey McKee and wife, Victoria, Caulfield, Missouri, Tessa Lowrance and husband, Lane, Moody, Missouri, Tristan Burden and significant other, Logan Kimbrough, Peace Valley, Missouri, Stuart Duncan and wife, Jessica, and Evan Duncan; eleven great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Mattie, Jaylee, Lathan, Lainey, Alaina, Autumn, Ryker, Colton, Caleb and Colby; special cousin, Henry Cameron, West Plains; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, two sisters, Wanda Minge and Irene Judd and one brother, Charles Cameron, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, at Moody Church of Christ. Burial will be at Moody Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Moody Cemetery, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri.
