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Funeral services for Bertha Jean McPherson, 83, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Central Calvary Baptist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

Mrs. McPherson passed away at 7:40 a.m., Friday, July 23, 2021, at Ozarks Medical Center. 

She was born March 6, 1938, in the State of California.  In 1954 she was married to Robert Dean McPherson, Sr. and to this union was born five children, Robert D. McPherson, Jr., and wife, Sharon, Tim McPherson and wife, Kristin, Margaret Allen, Dee Dee McPherson and Becky Munive. 

She is survived by her children; three siblings, Lona York, State of Oregon, Larry Howard, State of California and Barbara Hultburg, State of Arizona; eighteen grandchildren; thirty-one great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Jean was faithful to read the Word of God.  She never failed to encourage her family to read the Bible.  Some of her greatest joys were letters, phone calls and visits from her loved ones.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.    

Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m., Thursday at the Central Calvary Baptist Church.  Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Central Calvary Baptist Church and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Graveside services for Ronald Leroy Longnecker, Jr., 79, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 30, 2021 at Union Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

Mr. Longnecker passed away at 5:57 a.m., Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at his home. 

He was born May 30, 1942, at West Plains, Missouri, to Ronald Leroy Longnecker, Sr. and Opal Pauline Dixon Longnecker.  On February 23, 1978, he was married at West Plains, to Barbara Jean Elliott.  Mr. Longnecker was an auto body teacher at the South Central Career Center for a number of years.  He raised game cocks and enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and working on cars.  Mr. Longnecker attended South Fork Church. 

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Longnecker, of the family home; four children, Roy Longnecker and wife, Lois, Hartville, Tennessee, Tammy Leslie and significant other, Dallas Mitchell, Caulfield, Missouri, Shawna Hudson and husband, Denny, West Plains and Misty Widlund and husband, Eric, Nixa, Missouri; eleven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; one brother, Rick Longnecker and wife, Toby; two sisters, Katherine McMillian and Rhonda Martin and husband, Gary; and several nieces and nephews. 

His parents and one brother, Terry Longnecker, preceded him in death. 

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Graveside services for Thomas Henry Young, Sr., 85, Pottersville, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 2, 2021 at Ledbetter Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

Mr. Young passed away at 12:30 a.m., Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Brooke Haven Health Care. 

He was born April 22, 1936, at Elijah, Missouri, to Charlie Randolph Young and Ila Dorothy Craig Young.  On September 8, 1956, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Joyce Arnold.  Thomas lived all of his life in and around Pottersville and attended Oak Mound School.  In his younger years, he worked as a logger before going to work at Southwest Truck Body, having retired after thirty-one years.   

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Young; one son, Henry Young, Jr., and friend, Anita Walker, West Plains; two grandchildren, James Young and Mindy Howell and husband, Joe, all of Pottersville; seven great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. 

His parents and one son, Hal Dean Young, preceded him in death. 

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

Graveside services for Glen Rogers, 80, Belton, Missouri, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

Mr. Rogers passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Beautiful Saviour Nursing Home, Belton, Missouri. 

He was born October 26, 1940, at Myrtle, Missouri, to Shelby Rogers and Artie Mae Johnson Rogers.  On October 22, 1971, he was married at Grandview, Missouri, to Becky Ross.  Glen and Becky would have celebrated their 50^th wedding anniversary this year.  Mr. Rogers worked as a stock and commodities broker for a number of years; he also worked to bring technology to many in the agricultural industry.  Also, he and his wife managed Howell Memorial Park Cemetery from 1997 to 2005.  He was a hard worker, a super dad and husband. 

He is survived by his wife, Becky Rogers; two children, Mike Rogers and Susan Shelley; six grandchildren; two sisters, Jessie York and Sue Campbell; and many nieces and nephews.  

His parents, one daughter, Cindy Rogers, one granddaughter, Sarah Gelencher, one sister, Reba Ratliff and three brothers, James, Joe and Bob Rogers, preceded him in death. 

A memorial service for Wendell Blair Ward, 75, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at AmVets Post 98, 1852 County Road 6070, West Plains, Missouri. 

Mr. Ward passed away at 6:00 a.m., Sunday, July 25, 2021, at his home. 

He was born October 2, 1945, at Sargent, Nebraska, to Willard H. Ward and Flora E. Foster Ward.  On July 16, 1998, he was married at Memphis, Tennessee, to Kadye Shelton.  Mr. Ward was a veteran, having served with the United States Marines.  He worked for a number of years as an aircraft mechanic; after retiring, he was a security officer and tour guide at Cloud 9 Ranch and was a former officer of The Marine Corps League in West Plains.

He is survived by his wife, Kadye Ward; two children, Lalania Dawn Ward-Strecker (Jim) and Sean Anthony Ward (Leslie); one goddaughter, Amy Morgan (Randy); three step-children, Deron Anders (Eleanor) Kristen Anders (Kenny) and Allan James (Bethany); two grandchildren, Logan Ward and Savannah Ward; five great-grandchildren; ten step-grandchildren; two sisters, Luetta Clark and Lorena O’Dey; and a host of nieces and nephews. 

His parents, two brothers, Myron and Dean, one step-son, Adam James, and two step-grandchildren, preceded him in death. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Marine Corps League Detachment #1184 Greater Ozarks-West Plains and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Lavonna Sue Callahan, 77, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 1:36 a.m., Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Ozarks Medical Center. 

She was born October 31, 1943, at Tecumseh, Missouri, to Averill and Antha Anderson Cobb.  After graduating from High School, Lavonna attended two years of Business College at Will Rogers Technical School in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  On June 9, 1967, she was married at South Fork, Missouri, to Rosco Winfred Callahan, who preceded her in death on January 23, 2013.   She was a homemaker and helped her husband on the family farm.  She loved her children and grandchildren and enjoyed gardening and canning.

She is survived by two sons, Brian Callahan and wife, Dina, Mountain Home, Arkansas and Scott Callahan and wife, Chantelle, West Plains, Missouri; two grandchildren, one sister, Leoma Easley, of State of Illinois; and several nieces and nephews. 

Her parents and husband preceded her in death. 

Funeral services for Calvin Lonzo Tribble, 70, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 25, 2021 at the Pottersville Baptist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

   Mr. Tribble passed away July 21, 2021 at his home in West Plains, Missouri.

He was born July 22, 1950 to Claude and Bertha Tribble in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. In 1974, he married the love of his life, Patti Forrester Tribble. For 47 years, they were inseparable and their love for each other was evident to everyone around.

Calvin was a man of many endeavors and an accomplished business man. In 1992 he moved his family from Arkansas to open, West Plains Recycling. He was a wheeler – dealer and was always ready to, “make a deal on your scrap steel.” Calvin had many hobbies that always included his family. He enjoyed many things like spending time at the lake, going to the races, riding his Harley, flying his powered parachute and spending lots of time at the farm.

Calvin’s most prized possession was his family. He spent the majority of his time surrounded by their company. He was immensely proud of his kids, grandkids and great granddaughter. Calvin was a veteran of the United States Army.

He is survived by his wife Patti Tribble, Daughters; Jessica Phipps and husband Tyler of Pottersville, Missouri, Callie Barry and husband Matt of West Plains, Missouri, grandchildren; Dylan Tribble and wife Paige, Jade Barry, Mason Collins, Calvin Chase Barry and Clayton Collins, great granddaughter; Ella Tribble, sisters; Cladia Wheeless, Elizabeth Gall and husband Gene, Mary Darlene Ferguson and Melissa May, brothers; Mike Tribble and wife Beth, Roger Tribble and wife Brenda and Dennis Tribble, sister in law Jan Tucker and husband Bobby and brother in law, Bobby  Joe  Forester and wife Lisa and many nieces and nephews and special friends.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, his in laws and grandson, Brayden Collins.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, at the Langston Street Chapel of the Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Pottersville Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Pottersville Baptist Church, Ronald McDonald House Charity of the Ozarks or Children’s Miracle Network and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775. Online condolences may be expressed at www.robertsondrago.com.  

Celebration of Life services for Rayetta Grace Faulkner, 80, West plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 23, 2021 at the Washington Avenue Church of Christ. 

Mrs. Faulkner passed away at 3:20 p.m., Sunday, July 18, 2021, at the West Vue Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 

She was born October 19, 1940,at Springfield, Illinois to Ray Walcher, Jr. and Henrietta (Escherhausen) Walcher. On December 21, 1958, she was married to John Faulkner who preceded her in death on March 12, 2002. Rayetta was a Christian and made her faith a top priority in life. She brought joy and happiness to everyone she came in contact with. Rayetta was passionate about helping people in need all the way until her life’s journey ended. Prior to her husband John’s passing, she enjoyed traveling and camping. One of her favorite memories was her trip to Hawaii. Lastly, Rayetta loved her family and friends unconditionally.

She is survived by, two children, Joyetta Booker and husband, Ronald of West Plains, Missouri and Debbie Hatley and husband Marshall of West Plains, Missouri; grandchildren, Gregory Jones, Tim Jones and Daniel Hatley, great grandchildren, Trinton Jones, Ellie Hatley and Gabriel Hatley. 

Her parents and husband, preceded her in death.

A private burial will be held in the Stuart Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Stuart Union Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775. Online condolences may be expressed at www.robertsondrago.com.  

Funeral services for Max Vaughan, 90, Bakersfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 19, 2021 at the Full Gospel Church, in Bakersfield, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Vaughan passed away at 9:00a.m., Friday, July 16, 2021, at his home.

He was born January 15, 1931,at Leota, Missouri to Oliver Edward Vaughan and Ozella Lee (Alexander) Vaughan. On March 8, 1958, he was married to Elaine (Turner) Vaughan. Max enjoyed raising livestock and joking with people to get a good laugh. Max was a lawman. He served his community of Ozark county as a Sheriff’s Deputy and then later as the Sheriff of Ozark county. Max was a member of the Full Gospel Church in Bakersfield.

He is survived by his wife, Elaine Vaughan, of the family home; three children, Kenny Vaughan, Bakersfield, Missouri, Keith Vaughan and wife, Linda, Cabool, Missouri and Kevin Vaughan, Bakersfield, Missouri; one sister, Bonnie Carlile, Koshkonong, Missouri; grandchildren, Shannon Bridges, Kara Heitman, Katie Vaughan, Sam Vaughan, Sarah Middleton, Shelby Kingston, Joe Vaughan and Seven great grandchildren.

His parents, one son, Brian Kelly Vaughan, four brothers, Sherwood, Bob, Otis and Orvis Vaughan, three sisters, Marjorie Cockrum, Maxine Vaughan and Opal Hicks preceded him in death.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Monday, at the Full Gospel Church. Burial will be in the Bakersfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bakersfield Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775. Online condolences July be expressed at www.robertsondrago.com.

Albert J. Guenette, Jr. passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. 

Al, as he preferred to be called, was born in Escanaba, Michigan on February 18, 1944 and left for the Army at the age of 17 where he was honorably discharged four years later. He retired as an oil field supervisor in Long Beach, California. He and his wife Rae Jean Guenette moved shortly after to West Plains in 2004.  After almost 45 years of marriage she passed away in 2019.

He is survived by his daughter Michelle Schmidt (52) of John’s Creek, Georgia, granddaughters McKenna (18) and Riley (15), and grandson Dylan (12).  

There will be no service per his wishes.  Al’s final resting place will be at a national cemetery in Georgia to honor his military service along with his wife, Rae Jean.  

Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

A memorial service for Mason Ray Allen Price, 5, Koshkonong, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 20, 2021 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

Mason went to be with the Angels at 4:45 p.m., Friday, July 9, 2021, at Ozarks Medical Center. 

He was born June 19, 2016, at West Plains, Missouri, to Robert Price and Ashley Collins Price.  Mason was very energetic and always had a smile.  He loved his sisters and cousins.  He enjoyed fishing, swimming, trying to help out and loved his animals. 

He is survived by his parents, Robert and Ashley Price; two sisters, Mackenzie and Maddie; his grandparents, Steavy and Cathy Collins and Doyal Price; great-grandmother, Elizabeth Shannon; several aunts and uncles, Shannon Collins and wife, Christina, Bobbie Price, Randy Price, Terrie Couch and husband, Kenny, Paula Crouch and Sheba Brown and husband Mike; and many cousins.  

His grandmother, Faye Price preceded him in death. 

Funeral services for Norma Bonelle Wilkins, West Plains Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Crider Church of Christ, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Wilkins passed away at 4:55 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at Ozark Healthcare.

She was born April 13, 1936 at Dora Missouri to Champ Clark Bird and Winnie Jewel (Russell) Bird. On April 6, 1957, she was married to Guy Henry Wilkins who preceded her in death on May 14, 2004. Norma was a self-employed cake decorator and pastry chef for 31 years. She was very creative and artistic, and was a Cardinals fan. Mrs. Wilkins was a member of Crider Church of Christ.

She is survived by two children, James Paul Wilkins, State of Oregon, and Vicki Hall and husband, Chris, State of Montana; two brothers, James Clark Bird and wife, Donna and Ray Bird and wife, Debra; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, three children, Steven Wilkins, Richard Wilkins and Karen Stabenow, one brother, Guy Bird, and infant sister, Charlene, preceded her in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be at the Parsons Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Paragould Children’s Home and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.

Funeral services for Opal Lea Maynard, 86, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 15, 2021 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

Mrs. Maynard passed away at 5:25 a.m., Sunday, July 11, 2021, at Brooke Haven Healthcare. 

She was born February 2, 1935 at Willow Springs, Missouri, to Jessie (Ellison) and Carl Ford. On March 16, 1965, she was married at Miami, Oklahoma to Sam Maynard, who preceded her in death on March 24, 2008.  Mrs. Maynard took pride in hard work. She worked at Rawlings for 22 years and then later was head housekeeper at Holiday Inn for many years. She loved to work in her yard; mowing, planting and growing her flowers and gardens. She also loved spending time with her family and going to gospel singings.

She is survived by her son Sammy Maynard and wife, Elizabeth, Pomona, Missouri; daughter-in-law, Robin Jordan, Columbia, Missouri; four grandchildren Leslie Squire, Branson, Missouri, Krista Lair and husband, Heath, West Plains, Missouri, Jenna Wintemberg and husband, Derek, Columbia, Missouri and Morgan Maynard, West Plains, Missouri; seven great-grandchildren, Kourtney, Hunter, Brett, Connor, Mason, Jax, and Gryffin; two sisters, Wilma Earls, Thomasville, Missouri and Louise Webster and husband, Don, West Plains, Missouri.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Jan Squire, son Pete Jordan, son-in-law Danny Squire, sister Maxine Ross, brothers, Carl (Bud) Ford, Jr. and Jim Ford, and brother-in-law, Charles Earls. 

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Brooke Haven Activity Fund and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Graveside services for Deloris Jean Decker, 80, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Union Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

Mrs. Decker passed away at 1:16 a.m., Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at Ozarks Medical Center. 

She was born April 2, 1941, in Ozark County, Missouri, to James Everett and Virgie Newton Croney.  Deloris was the fourth of six children.  On November 4, 1960, she was married in Douglas County, Missouri, to Ralph Eugene Decker, who preceded her in death July 22, 2011.  To their union two daughters were born.  Deloris was a Christian, having been baptized as a young adult and was a member of the Brandsville Church of Christ for over sixty years.  She was a seamstress and had worked at The International Shoe Factory, Angelica, Barad’s, Regal Beloit and The Linen Closet.  She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; the highlight of her day was watching and spending time with her babies.  She was an active member of The Busy Hands & Stitchers Group from the West Plains Senior Citizens Center.  Deloris loved going to local dances, playing bingo, Mexican train and putting puzzles together. 

She is survived by two daughters, Anita Peoples and husband, Larry and Karen Yarbrough; five grandchildren, Catlin Dale Yarbrough and wife, Kelly Jo, Ethan Dakota Yarbrough, Trista Decker and husband, Justin, Renita Decker and husband, Robert and Dalton Peoples and fiancé’ Bobbi Busbey; nine great-grandchildren, Lydia Hergesheimer, Anna Sue Rose Barton, Shyla Raine Barton, Rylon Eugene Ellison, Peyton Riley Ellison, Colsen Jackie Wayne Ellison, Carlos Gabriel Comstock, Wesson Dale Yarbrough and Remington Jo Yarbrough. 

Her parents, husband, one great-granddaughter, Serenity Nicole Barton, three brothers, Noel, Boyd and Bobby, two sisters, Doris and Wilma and one son-in-law, Dale Yarbrough, 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 Union Hill Cemetery or the West Plains Senior Citizens Center and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Janice Anita Imondi, 70, West Plains, Missouri passed away Friday, July 9, 2021, at her home.  A memorial service will be held at Smith Chapel Church of Christ in Brixey, Missouri, on Friday, July 16, 2021 at 2:00 PM.  

Janice was born September 6, 1950, at Tulare, California, to Joseph Lavern and Velma Lena Sanders.  She attended Dora School.  She married Ronnie Leroy and two sons were born into this union, Ronald and David.  On October 24, 1981, she married Robert Frank Imondi and one son was born into this union, Todd. Janice loved to read, embroidery, and quilt.  She never turned down a chance to go karaoke and dancing.  She was family oriented and loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren and was known for her famous sugar cookies and angel food cake.

Janice is survived by her three sons: Ronald Leroy and wife Kari; David Leroy and wife Crystal; and Todd Imondi, and special friend Dana; one sister, Joyce Herrell; two brothers, Larry Sanders and Deloss Sanders; grandchildren and great grandchildren, Brianna Newton and husband Shannon and their children Emily and Kolton; Dylan Leroy and wife Jessica and their children Adylan and Lauren; Nicole Griffin and husband Jonathan and their son Jaxton; Clayton Leroy and Gavin Imondi; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Her parents, husband Robert Frank Imondi, sister Lozell Osborn, nephew Keanon Frazier, and special friend Ronnie Medlock precede her in death.

A memorial service for Allan Bruce Ransburgh, 73, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Central Calvary Baptist Church.

Mr. Ransburgh passed away at 10:17 p.m., Thursday, July 8, 2021, at NHC Healthcare. 

A private burial will be in the New Madrid Cemetery.  Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Wanda (Jeanie) Decker, 86, West Plains Missouri, passed away at 3:45 p.m. Sunday July 11, 2021, at her home. 

She was born January 19, 1935 at Mountain Home, Arkansas to Isaac and Mary Smith Thomas.  Mrs. Decker was an English teacher for many years. She loved to read, was a big Cardinals and Razorback fan, was family oriented and loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Decker was a faithful church member of fifty-eight years at the First United Methodist Church of West Plains.

  She is survived by her husband, James Decker, of the family home; two daughters, Sarah Decker and Ann Collins; two grandchildren, Megan Smith and husband, Chris, and Monica Arter and husband, Ron; two great-grandchildren, Christopher and Chloe Smith, all of West Plains. 

Her parents, three sisters and one brother, preceded her in death. 

At Jeanie’s request, no services will be held.

Della Fay Koenneker, 80, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 9:10 a.m., Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Brooke Haven Healthcare.  

Funeral services for Ruby Belle Mushrush Ehrhart, 90, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 13, 2021 in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

Mrs. Ehrhart passed away peacefully in her sleep at 11:10 p.m., Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at her home with her husband, Dorian and daughter-in-law, Lisa by her side. 

She was born November 22, 1930, at Casa Grande, Arizona, to Lige Hayden Joyce and Blanche Belle Eagleman Joyce.  On April 14, 1949, she was married at Hocomo, Missouri, to Willis Mushrush, who preceded her in death in 2012 after sixty-three years of marriage.  She was married on April 26, 2016, to Dorian Ehrhart at Mountain Home, Arkansas.  Mrs. Ehrhart was a Christian and was a member of First Baptist Church of West Plains for over sixty years.  Mrs. Ehrhart was a lifelong educator and local area businesswoman.  She held a BS in Education and Master’s in Guidance and Counseling from Drury College.  Ruby began her education career at the age of sixteen as a teacher at Stony Point School, a one room school in rural Howell County.  She spent over forty years with the West Plains School system as a teacher, middle school counselor and high school counselor.  She served as president of the southwest district of the Missouri State Teachers Association (MSTA) from 1989-90, worked on the MSTA Resolutions Committee from 1991-94, served in all offices of the West Plains CTA, was president of the local BPW chapter from 1971-72, and was district director of the Missouri Federation of Business and Professional Women from 1972-74, a member of the Community Task Forces Board of Directors and of the Missouri School Counselors Association.  She also wrote the application for and served as the first leader of the West Plains School/Community Team.  Most of all, she was a loving wife, sister, mother and grandmother and showed by example what it means to care for family.  She often shared her passion for learning and reading with those around her.  She also enjoyed tending to flowers and plants and she had an inspiring sense of adventure and wonder about places and people. 

She is survived by her husband, Dorian Ehrhart; two sons, Willis Mushrush, Jr., and wife, Lisa and Jack Eugene Mushrush; one brother, Bill Joyce and wife, Mary Ann; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Courtney Jacobson and husband, Brian and their son, Theodore, Nathan Callahan, Heather Callahan, Erin Phillips, Zackary Wilmoth, Jacob Wilmoth and his son, Brecken, Daustin Luck, Chandler Mushrush and Nicholas Mushrush; nieces and nephews, Bobbie, Angie, Rexanna, Terry and Jon; many great-nieces and great-nephews; and a  host of cousins and friends. 

Her parents, husband, Willis Mushrush, one brother, Bobbie Joyce and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, preceded her in death.   

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Amy Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Amy Cemetery, Three Rivers Hospice or any charity of choice and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Funeral services for James Allen Thompson, Jr., 50, Peace Valley, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

Mr. Thompson passed away at 4:45 a.m., Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at his home. 

He was born April 15, 1971, at West Plains, Missouri, to James Allen Thompson, Sr. and Deborah Lawson Thompson.  On June 2, 2001, he was married at Peace Valley, Missouri, to Amy James.  He enjoyed working on vehicles and going to auctions.  James was a Kansas City Chiefs fan and played football in high school.

He is survived by his wife, Amy Thompson, of the family home; three children, Matthew James and significant other, Alexandra Young, West Plains, Missouri, James Allen Thompson, III and Makayla Dawn Thompson, both of  Peace Valley; his parents, James Allen Thompson, Sr. and Deborah Lawson Thompson; three brothers, Eddie Thompson and significant other, Tina Johnson, Peace Valley, Shawn Thompson and wife, Meredith, West Plains and Johnathan Pliler, Peace Valley; one sister, Amanda Johnson and husband, Chris, West Plains; and ‘;several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. 

His grandparents, Edward and Ruth Ingleton, Lawrence Odis Thompson and Martha Pliler and one uncle, Edward Thompson, preceded him in death. 

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Barnett Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the family and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.