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Dorman Ellett Frazier, the son of the late Jackson and Susie Frazier was born June 24, 1925, in Burnet, Texas. He passed away January 27, 2023, at the age of 97.

Dorman graduated from Marble Falls High School in 1942. At the age of 18, Dorman joined the United States Marine Corp and was stationed aboard the USS Indiana during WWII. On April 9, 1948, he married Cletta Belle Bates and they were just 10 weeks shy of celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary. Dorman and Cletta moved their family to Pottersville, MO in 1962.

Dorman is survived by his wife Cletta; daughter Debra Peachee and husband Tim of West Plains; son Jeff Frazier and wife Jennifer of Cabool, Missouri; daughter-in-law Linda Frazier of West Plains; six grandchildren Brad Peachee, Stephanie Frazier, Justin Frazier and wife Charlotte, Erin Peachee, Jesse Frazier and wife Amanda, and Hunter Frazier; ten great-grandchildren, Shelby, Aubrey, Kendall, Lincoln, Teagan, Jacquelyn, Nicholas, Emilee, Landon and Tinley; three great-great grandchildren; and one sister, Cleo Dulls of San Antonio, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Larry Frazier.

For many years, Dorman worked in farming and as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, where he served as a deacon for many years. He was active in the Greater Ozark Marine Corp League. Dorman devoted countless hours helping to construct homes with Habitat for Humanity. He enjoyed gardening, raising horses, hunting, and visiting with family and friends. All who knew him, knew his love of telling a good story.

A celebration of life will take place on Monday, January 30, 2023, at 11 AM at the First Presbyterian Church, with a private family burial to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity of West Plains or the First Presbyterian Church and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Visitation services for Harry Whitney Wright, Jr., 82, Theodosia, Missouri, will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2023, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Mr. Wright passed away at 5:14 p.m., Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Brooke Haven Healthcare.  It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn his peaceful passing.  Harry will be lovingly remembered by his wife and family.

He was born April 2, 1940, at Halls, Tennessee, to Harry Whitney Wright, Sr. and Martha Higdon Wright.  Harry was known and loved by many for being the man that he was.  He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture.  Mr. Wright was a member of the First United Methodist Church.  He worked farming for years with his son, Whitney and was a successful real estate broker, insurance broker and was a certified real estate appraiser for a number of years.  Harry loved hunting of all kinds and he always enjoyed introducing young people to hunting.  He enjoyed his stories of the woods and experiences and hosting dove hunts with friends and family.  His first love and passion was horses; riding, showing, raising, buying, selling, trading, anything horses.  From his loving wife: He would tell me at shows…”more riding, less talking”, my groom, my friend, my cowboy, rest well until we ride again.  Happy Trails my love.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Pascoe Wright; his children, Conley and Dee Wright, Elizabeth and Kyle Mahan, April Wright and Chance and Laura Cates; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several cousins. 

His parents and one son, Whitney Wright III, preceded him in death.  

Harry will be laid to rest at Halls Cemetery, Halls, Tennessee.  Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or The Missouri Foxtrot Horse Youth Association and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Funeral services for Jessie Lee Young, 91, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 27, 2023 in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Mr. Young passed away at 3:23 a.m., Monday, January 23, 2023, at his home.  

He was born December 19, 1931, at Trail Holler, Missouri, to Ruben Jefferson and Nina Mae Trail Young.  On June 4, 1955, he was married at West Plains, to Mildred Pliler.   Before his retirement, Mr. Young worked at Southwest Truck Body (now known as DRS).  He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and hunting and liked to do woodworking.  The joy of his life was his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Mr. Young faithfully attended and served the Lord at Pentecostal Revival Center for a number of years.  He was currently attending Assembly of God Church at Pomona. 

He is survived by his wife, Mildred Young, of the family home; two children, Dianna Rhoads and husband, Larry and Carla Huddleston and husband, Donald, all of West Plains; three grandchildren, Brian Rhoads and wife, Ashley, Ashley Caldwell and Hailey Bunch and husband, Logan; eleven great-grandchildren, Parker, Brady, Ellie, Remington Gage, Skyler, Chase, Isabella, Jacelynn, Kolby, Anton and Sutton Reese; one brother, Les Young, Springfield, Missouri; one sister, Bessie Warren and husband, Don, Tallahassee, Florida; one brother-in-law, Gary Pliler and wife, Beverly, Republic, Missouri; two sisters-in-law, Lois Ellison and Brenda Pliler, both of West Plains; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

His parents, six brothers, Howard, Delbert, Elbert, Earl, Leon and Aught Young, three sisters, Alma Alsup, Inis McClellan and Opal Stiner, six brothers-in-law, Otis Moorhead, Bill Ellison, Bobby Ellison, Jack Collins, Ted Pliler and Dallas Pliler and two sisters-in-law, Betty Moorhead and Faye Collins, 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 Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or Gideon’s Bible Society and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Funeral services for Donald (Don) C Herminghouse will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 2023, in the Rose Chapel at the Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, followed by a brief graveside ceremony at Barnett Cemetery. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Sunday, January 22.

Don was born on May 10, 1937, in West Plains, Missouri, to Clifford and Mabel Herminghouse, both of whom predeceased him, along with his infant sister Carolyn Faye. Don died at the age of 85 in his current home city of Rochester, New York, on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Don is survived by Patricia Herminghouse, his wife of 58 years, as well as his son Justin, of Garrison, New York, and daughter Shauna, of Wellington, New Zealand.

Don spent his childhood in West Plains on his parents’ farm and attended West Plains High School, graduating in 1955. Later, following his military service, he attended Drury College in Springfield and Washington University in St. Louis, where he studied Engineering, ultimately receiving a Master’s degree in Engineering Management from Missouri University of Science and Technology.  During Don’s service in the United States Navy from 1961 to 1965, he met his future wife in Seville, Spain, when she picked him out of a crowd in a hotel lobby as someone who could help her as her roommate was experiencing a medical emergency. While in the Navy, he was stationed in Rota, Spain, but was also assigned to several other Mediterranean and North African countries, as well as Florida, and the aircraft carrier USS Roosevelt.  Don was known as a warm, caring, and charming man with an infectious smile and a wonderful sense of humor, supplemented by a strong and well-developed mischievous streak. In addition to his role as a loving husband, son, and father, he had an accomplished career working on things as varied as aircraft maintenance, the Mercury space program, control systems for Disney World, and industrial process design for a number of companies.  When Don was not at work, he indulged his passion for seeing the world, traveling to places as diverse as Scandinavia, Germany, Alaska, Mexico, Greece, China, and even Antarctica. He was also the consummate handyman, proudly and lovingly renovating a series of homes for his family.

In addition to traditional expressions of support and sympathy, the family also encourages those who knew Don to consider a donation to the Alzheimer’ Association in honor and celebration of his exceptional life and time spent with all of us.  Donations may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Funeral services for Charles Robert Good, 92, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 21, 2023, at First Baptist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mr. Good passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at his home.

He was born March 21, 1930, at West Plains, Missouri, to Elijah and Cora Goble Good.  He attended Pleasant View Schools and West Plains High School.  Mr. Good was a veteran, having served with the United States Marine Corps.  He entered the United States Marines on November 1, 1951, and received his basic training at San Diego, California.  He then transferred to Santa Ana, California, where he served for two years, and was promoted to Sergeant.  On July 27, 1958, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Nondes Napier.  They were married for sixty-four years.  Mr. Good worked in construction, farming with Good Brothers Farming, and he ran a sawmill with his brother, Paul.  He was a member of First Baptist Church of West Plains, where he served as a Sunday school teacher and a deacon for many years.  He enjoyed his church, growing a garden, and visiting with family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Nondes, of the family home; two children, Randy Good, West Plains, Missouri, and Melody Temple and husband, Marvin, Nixa, Missouri; four grandchildren, Nikki Kelso and husband, Halston, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Tara Phelps and husband, Chris, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Mandi Howard and husband, Jeff, Branson, Missouri, and Brandon Barlow, Springfield, Missouri; three great-grandchildren, Baylor Howard, Marin Phelps, and Olivia Howard; three sisters, Evelyn Ousley, Faye Kaufmann and husband, Jack, and Rose Ann Riley and husband, Bob; three sisters-in-law, Jean Clemons, Bonnie Sullivant, and Erma Good; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents and two brothers, Ed Good and Paul Good, preceded him in death.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church or Gideon’s and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Graveside services for Luther “James” Hayes, 63, Huntsville, Arkansas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2023, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mr. Hayes passed away at 4:46 a.m., Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Springdale, Arkansas.

He was born March 18, 1959, at Salem, Arkansas, to Lloyd and Margaret Hayes.  Mr. Hayes loved to fish and hunt. 

He is survived by two children, Margaret Hayes, Jennings, Louisiana, and Jennifer Capps and husband, Doran, Huntsville, Arkansas; seven grandkids; three great-grandkids; five siblings, Shirley Wood, Billy Hayes and wife, Karen, Terry Hayes and wife, Laura, Ron Hayes and wife, Linda, and Debbie Hayes, all of West Plains; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents, one brother, Jr. Hayes, and one sister, Donna Wood, preceded him in death.

Funeral services for Margaret Louise Jolliff, 89, Bella Vista, Arkansas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 19, 2023, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mrs. Jolliff passed away at 9:34 p.m., Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Bentonville, Arkansas.

Margaret was born October 22, 1933, at Elk Creek, Missouri, to Richard Kipp Fox and Mary Eupha (Richman) Fox.  She was a former resident of Peace Valley and West Plains, having graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1953.  She married Carlos (Perry) Jolliff, also of Peace Valley, on September 20, 1951, at Hardy, Arkansas.  Mrs. Jolliff worked at the International Shoe Company.  In 1965, she moved with her family to Sikeston, Missouri, where she worked at the Toy Factory and, later, at their family business, Jolliff Aviation, as a secretary for twenty-plus years.  Margaret was a sweet, caring woman with a great love for her family, and she enjoyed making holidays special for them.  She loved traveling with Perry to Kentucky Lake, Florida, and Hawaii.  She loved all flowers and anything that glittered and sparkled.  She loved her sweet dog, Tia.  She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Sikeston.  She was a born-again Christian, having put her faith and trust in Jesus Christ at an early age.  Along with other family members, Margaret was blessed to have had some very special brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law that she loved dearly.  She will be greatly missed by all.

She is survived by three sons, Donald Lynn Jolliff and wife, Lea, Painton, Missouri, Perry Wayne Jolliff and wife, Pam, Dexter, Missouri, and Rickie Eugene Jolliff and wife, Susan, Bella Vista, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Donnie, Aaron, Christopher, Ashley, and Haley; and ten great-grandchildren.

Her parents, husband, and two brothers, Robert Dean Fox and Donald Kipp Fox, preceded her in death.

Visitation will be prior to the service, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be at Jolliff Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Jolliff Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Graveside services for Sherry Lynn Detwiler, 67, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at New Liberty Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Ms. Detwiler passed away at 7:40 p.m., Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at her home.

She was born December 10, 1955, at West Plains, Missouri, to Ted and Catherine Fowler Cunningham. Ms. Detwiler worked as a butcher and a bartender.  She enjoyed video games.  She also enjoyed taking care of her family.

She is survived by two children, Catherine Detwiler and James Detwiler; seven grandchildren, Shelby Detwiler, Savannah Detwiler, Steven Detwiler, James A. Detwiler, Adam Detwiler, Cobi Detwiler, and Gabriell Burgess; three great-grandchildren, with two more on the way; one brother, Steven Cunningham and wife, Rane; and one sister, Renae Owens and husband, Rob.

Her parents, one sister, Rita Kay Cunningham, and one brother, Michael Cunningham, preceded her in death.

Ms. Detwiler will lie in state from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to New Liberty Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Graveside services for Loyde Manuel Black, 84, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Huddleston Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mr. Black passed away at 5:25 p.m., Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at his home.

He was born July 3, 1938, at Saint Joseph, Missouri, to William Lige Black and Sylvia Maxine Taylor.  On February 22, 1972, he was married at Phoenix, Arizona, to Edith Long.  Mr. Black enjoyed his job as a roofer.  He also enjoyed woodworking and fixing up old cars.  He was of the Pentecostal faith. 

He is survived by his wife, Edith, of the family home; one son, Terry Black and wife, Devony, Phoenix, Arizona; two grandchildren, Lillian and Andrew; one great-grandchild, Hailey; and one brother, Joe Black and wife, Denise, Saint Joseph, Missouri.

His parents, one brother, Billy Black, and two sisters, Charlette Walker and Janice Dilly, preceded him in death.

Lucille Esther McAlevy, 87, West Plains, Missouri, passed away January 10, 2023, at West Vue Nursing Center.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Graveside services for Jewel Lee DeAtley, 85, Tulsa, Oklahoma, , will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Mr. DeAtley passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at his home, surrounded by family.

Mr. DeAtley was born April 12, 1937, in Jefferson City, Missouri to William Claude and Viola West DeAtley.  Lee was employed as a National Accounts, Regional Sales Manager for various commercial food producers and was also a proud United State Marine. Lee was a wonderful Christian man that loved his family with his entire big heart and he was loved, not only by his family but anyone that was privileged to know him. Everyone should be so lucky to have a Big Daddy.

He is survived by his wife Katie, a son Michael DeAtley and his wife Lisa of Cody, Wyoming, a daughter Jennifer Brown and her husband Kevin of Tulsa, Oklahoma, a son Jason DeAtley and his wife Kaori of Tokyo, Japan. Lee is also lovingly known as Big Daddy to eight grandchildren, Grayson, Michal, Campbell, Bennett, Jonathan, Christopher, Carrieanne, and Annabelle. Lee is also survived by his beloved West Plans, Missouri Goss family and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Raymond and his wife Jean, Bill, Kelly and sister Jean.

A memorial service for Shirley Ann Callahan, 85, Springfield, Missouri, formerly of West Plains, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 11, 2023 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Mrs. Callahan passed away at 6:56 a.m., Monday, January 9, 2023, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri.  

She was born March 18, 1937, at Pottersville, Missouri, to Walter Silas Hensley and Vernie Edna Davis Hensley.  On September 11, 1957, she was married at West Plains, to Dewayne Beach Callahan, who preceded her in death on October 11, 2020.  Before her retirement, Mrs. Callahan had worked as a clerk with Centel Telephone Company.  She was an avid reader and enjoyed quilting, but hated to cook.  She loved her grandkids and also loved going to flea markets and antiquing.  Mrs. Callahan was a member of Smith Chapel Church, West Plains.

She is survived by two children, Tansy Lindeman and husband, Mike, Springdale, Arkansas and Kevin Callahan and wife, Faunda, Springfield, Missouri; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and one on the way; one sister, Violet Losh and husband, Steve, Springfield, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews. 

Her parents, husband, and ten siblings preceded her in death.  

Visitation will be held from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to West Plains Public Library and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Graveside services for William Harold Shannon, 84, Gassville, Arkansas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 13, 2023, at Howell Valley Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Mr. Shannon passed away Friday, January 6, 2023, at Baxter Regional Medical Center, Mountain Home, Arkansas.  

He was born August 28, 1938, at Nettleton, Arkansas, to Hubert Shannon and Mary Pendergrass Shannon.  On December 22, 1956, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Anna Faye Collins; to their union, two children were born, William (Bill) and Sandra (Sandy).  Harold worked in construction in West Plains and Mountain Home and also worked for the City of Mountain Home street department.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching old westerns and spending time with family and friends.  Harold was deeply loved by those that knew him.

He is survived by his wife, Faye Shannon; one son, Bill Shannon and wife, Cheryl; five grandchildren, Jessica Majors (Kevin), Tara Williams (Donny), Megan Shannon (Chris Ledbetter), Cody Hickman (Becky) and Tamisha Hickman; eight great-grandchildren, Allysa Dunaway (Louis), Tristan Romine, Damien Romine (Samara), Devin Majors, Austin Majors, Landin Majors, Brianna Shannon and Lilly Williams; four great-great-grandchildren, Kimberly Dunaway, Brilynn Dunaway, Oaklin Majors and Nixsin Majors; three brothers-in-law, Ralph Edward Cooper, Royce Edward Collins, and Ricky Lynn Collins; one sister-in-law, Brenda Collins; and several nieces, nephews and cousins whom he dearly loved. 

His parents, one daughter, Sandy, three sisters, Christine Howard, Illa Faye Mize and Lucy Summers, seven brothers-in-law, Elwood Mize, Norman Taylor, Glenn Hicks, Charles Howard, Eldon Ray (Buddy) Summers, James Ray Collins, and Clayton Reno, and two sisters-in-law, Vera Mae Collins and Shirley Jean Reno, preceded him in death. 

Mr. Shannon will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or a local food bank and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Graveside services for Patsy May Pounds, 72, Caulfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Big Springs Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Mrs. Pounds passed away at 5:15 a.m., Friday, January 6, 2023, at her home.  

She was born March 9, 1950, at Caulfield, Missouri, to Sherman Paul Lester Fare and Mary Ruth Hobbs Fare.  Patsy lived several places through the years and made a lot of memories along every path of travel.  On June 2, 1968, she was married at Caulfield, Missouri, to Carlos Edward (Corky) Pounds, who preceded her in death on September 30, 2015.  Together they enjoyed many years together; they lived in many places but chose to make Caulfield their home.  Patsy was by nature a caretaker and was mostly known as a homemaker for her family.  She had several names including Pat, Aunt Pat, Cousin, Friend and Mom but the greatest that she was proud of was Granny.  Granny had a way with loving those she held dear; her kids, grandkids and all that knew her as Granny.  She had a love for life, adventure and a passion for nature and enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing, gardening and many other things.

She is survived by one daughter, Pamala M. Sisney and husband, Shannon, Caulfield, Missouri; two granddaughters, Kendra and Chloe Sisney; one grandson, Kyland Sisney; one brother, Paul Fare and wife, Lorita, Caulfield, Missouri; one nephew, Clay Fare; and a  host of other family, friends and loved ones. 

Her parents, husband, one daughter and one great-grandchild, preceded her in death.   

Memorial contributions may be made to Big Springs Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Donnamae Elaine Spencer, 67, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at West Vue Nursing Center.  

She was born November 11, 1955, at Thomasville, Missouri, to Calvin Alton Redburn and Fern Napier Redburn.  She was married on September 25, 1983, at West Plains, to John Spencer, Sr., who preceded her in death on June 6, 1996.   Donnamae loved her family and her dogs.  She enjoyed bird watching, crocheting and embroidery.  Donnamae proudly served as a paramedic for Piper Ambulance Service from 1978 until 1984 and was a member of Howell County Auxiliary for 20 years.

She is survived by two sons, John Spencer, Jr., and wife, Monica, Victor, Montana and Joseph Spencer and wife, Sabrina, Paragould, Arkansas; eight grandchildren, Alexander, Abigaile, Madison, Gabriella and Amelia Spencer, all of Victor, Montana and Hailey, Joel and Rhyleigh Spencer, all of Paragould, Arkansas; one brother, William Brown and wife, Earlene, Kansas City, Missouri; one sister, Susan Fox, Kansas City, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews. 

Her parents, husband, one grandson, Jason Spencer and one sister, Carolyn Trimble, preceded her in death.  

Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

William “Bill” Daniel Andrews passed from this life and went to be with his Lord on January 1, 2023.

He was born January 20, 1940, at Thomasville, Missouri, to Edward and Louise Fisher Andrews.  He grew up in that area on the family farm with his two brothers and spent lots of time with grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.  He loved to tell stories about their escapades.  On May 31, 1963, Bill married the love of his life, Vera Brown Andrews, and from this union were born Carmen, Danny, and Kindra (who passed away at birth).  Their family grew to include a son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, and a great-grandson.  They were his pride and joy and he loved them dearly.  In 1973, they moved to Willow Springs when they bought their own farm.  He took tremendous pride in his farm and loved caring for his cows.  Bill worked for Pepsi-Cola and retired after thirty-plus years.  He made many friends over those years.  Bill was saved a young adult and loved and served the Lord for the rest of his life.  He and Vera attended church at Dry Creek Baptist Church and, more recently, at First Free Will Baptist Church of West Plains.  He loved his church family greatly.  Bill was fun-loving and very ornery.  He loved to laugh and tell stories.  He also had a big heart and was thoughtful and generous.  He will be forever missed. 

He is survived by his wife of fifty-nine years, Vera Brown Andrews; his daughter, Carmen Schildknecht and husband, Kyle; his son, Danny Andrews and wife, Lisa; his grandchildren, Jamey Andrews and wife, Jessica, Sydney Schildknecht, Cory Andrews, and Lydia Schildknecht; his great-grandson, Eli Andrews; his brothers, James Andrews and wife, Sue, and Gordan Andrews and wife, Geneva; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Tommy and Norma Reed, and sister-in-law, Freda Grisham; and many nephews and nieces.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Kindra Andrews, parents, Ed and Louise Andrews, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Floyd and Blanche Brown, sister, Dorothy Andrews, sister-in-law, Louise Andrews, and brother-in-law, Donnie Grisham.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 6, 2023, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 7, 2023, at First Free Will Baptist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be at Dry Creek Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to his favorite charity, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Graveside services for Nora Henrietta Wilson, 77, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Homeland Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Mrs. Wilson passed away at 10:30 p.m., Monday, January 2, 2023, at West Vue Nursing Center.  

She was born July 17, 1945, in Washington, Illinois, to Lesley H. Presley and Sadie M. Hull Presley.  On December 19, 1962, she was married at West Plains, to Leslie Wayne Wilson, who preceded her in death on April 14, 2014.  Nora was healthcare minded and a wonderful homemaker.  She loved Church and was a great witness for Christ.

She is survived by two daughters, Margie Rogers and husband, Ronald and Josie Hines and husband, James, all of West Plains; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, William Joseph (Joe Bill) Presley and wife, Ruth, State of Illinois; and several nieces and nephews. 

Her parents, husband, two brothers, Howard and Jack Presley and two sisters, June, Zuercher and Linda Holstine, preceded her in death.  

Memorial contributions may be made to Homeland Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

On Thursday, December 29, 2022, Deborah “Debbie” DeMeritt, loving mother of Jessica and Corinne, passed away at the age of 68.

Debbie was born on July 12, 1954 in Champaign, Illinois to Robert and Susan DeMeritt.  She had a passion for all animals. She enjoyed training horses and was a competitive barrel racer in her younger years. This passion led her to buy her dream farm in Missouri where she raised horses, goats and other animals. Her hobbies included bird watching on her farm and crocheting. She crocheted many beautiful blankets for her children, grandchildren, and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Susan, her father, Robert and step-parents Larry and Theresa Quick.

She leaves behind her two daughters, Jessica (Joshua) Lawrence and Corinne (Andrew) Pech; four grandchildren, Mark and Reid Lawrence and Dakota and Austin Pech; her step-mother, Marianne DeMeritt; four siblings, Robert “JR” DeMeritt, Diane (Len) Williams, Michael (Mary) DeMeritt and Frances (Jim) Kincaid; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held in Illinois at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to West Plains Regional Animal Shelter and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.