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Elaine Franks
A memorial service for Margaret Elaine Franks, 83, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 16, 2019 at First Christian Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Franks passed away at 4:58 p.m., Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at Ozarks Medical Center.
She was born April 23, 1936, at Willow Springs, Missouri, to C. L. “Bud” Bottom and Lorene Anstine Bottom. Elaine graduated from the West Plains High School and the West Valley Community College of Saratoga, California. On June 5, 1954, she was married to Randall Franks and moved to Burbank, California. Returning to West Plains in 1981, she was employed by the Safeway Corporation until her retirement.
She is survived by her husband, Randall Franks; one daughter, Marilyn Anne Burdick; two sons, Randall Mark Franks and Michael Scott Franks; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Don Bottom; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Her parents and one brother, Larry Bottom, preceded her in death.
Helen Elizabeth Dyck
A memorial service for Helen Elizabeth Dyck, 96, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Dyck passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at her home.
She was born May 26, 1923, at Goessel, Kansas, to Jacob C. Reimer and Agnes Unruh Reimer. On October 5, 1947, she was married at Goessel, Kansas, to Ralph Carl Dyck, who preceded her in death on May 9, 2006. Mrs. Dyck accomplished many things in her life, notably she was a registered nurse for forty years, was a volunteer for Riverways Hospice for twenty-five years, was active in the Food Pantry and held quilt club meetings at her house. She donated a beautiful quilt each year to Mennonite Central Committee. Mrs. Dyck was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by three children, Max Dyck, Bruce Dyck and wife, Mary and Jay Dyck and wife, Naomi; five grandchildren, Jason Dyck and wife, Melissa, Anna Zerr and husband, Keith, Abbie Pinnegar and husband, John, Johann Dyck and wife, Stacy and B. J. Dyck and wife, Kristen; eleven great-grandchildren, Jaylon, Jonus, Alexis, Breianah, Heidi, Aliza, Jack, Lucas, Emily, Sadie and Camille; one sister-in-law, Janice Reimer; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, one infant daughter, Sandra Lee Dyck, three brothers, Milferd, Elmer and Leroy Reimer and one sister, Alice Goerzen, preceded her in death.
A private interment will be at a later date in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mennonite Central Committee and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Ronald E. Bales
Funeral services for Ronald Eugene Bales, 58, Bakersfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 15, 2019 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Bales passed away at 11:08 a.m., Friday, November 8, 2019 at Baxter Regional Medical Center, Mountain Home, Arkansas.
He was born March 4, 1961, at Viola, Arkansas, to James Eugene Bales and Irene May Griggs Bales. On June 28, 1980, he was married at Leota, Missouri, to Connie Strain. Mr. Bales was an outdoorsman. He was a loving father and husband. Ronald was a great grandfather; he loved all of his grandbabies and enjoyed spoiling them anytime he could. Mr. Bales attended Bakersfield Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife, Connie Bales, of the family home; two daughters, Kristy Lovorn and husband, Shane, Bentonville, Arkansas and Alicia Vandiver and husband, Eric, Bakersfield, Missouri; five grandchildren, Savana, Kaylie, Gracie, Emmett and Kandon; one brother, Eric Bales and wife, Michelle, Bakersfield, Missouri; two nieces; one nephew; one great-niece; and two great-nephews.
His parents and several aunts and uncles 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 the Free Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Family or the American Heart Association and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Clarence Burton
Funeral services for Clarence Hall Burton, 92, Greenville, Mississippi, formerly of West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at United Freewill Baptist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Burton passed away at 10:30 p.m., Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Washington Care Center, Greenville, Mississippi.
He was born November 23, 1926, at Paragould, Arkansas, to Clarence Hall Burton and Maude Smith Burton. On March 4, 1950, he was married at Myrtle, Missouri, to Wilma Vivian Wisehart, who preceded him in death on August 21, 2011. He and Vivian were blessed with two sons, Steve and John. Mr. Burton graduated from Oak Grove High School, Paragould, Arkansas in 1944. Reverend Burton served on various state boards in the Arkansas and Missouri State Associations. He served as moderator of the Missouri State Association from 1970-1973. He served on the National Board of Sunday School and Church Training for four years and served twelve years on the Trustee Board, Free Will Baptist Bible College. Reverend Burton served as pastor of the Ballew’s Chapel Church Grubbs, Arkansas from 1955 – 1960; he accepted the pastorate of the First Church in Fredericktown, Missouri in 1960 and was there until October 1963, when he began his work as pastor of the First Church in Berkeley, Missouri. He served the Berkeley Church twelve years and in July, 1975 accepted the position of Executive Secretary for the Missouri State Association and filled this position for seventeen years, resigning this work in July 1992 and semi-retired. He also served as Assistant pastor at United Freewill Baptist Church, West Plains from May 1997 until September 2011. Clarence served his country faithfully in the military. First, he served with the 11th Airborne, as a part of the Occupational Forces in Japan. At the completion of that tour of duty he was honorably discharged. Later, he joined the Air Force Reserve and during the Korean War was recalled to active duty to serve with the 3310th Technical Training Wing of the 5th Air Force. At the end of this tour of duty he was honorably discharged.
He is survived by two sons, Steve Burton and wife, Vickie, Greenville, Mississippi and John Burton and wife, Dianne, Imperial, Missouri; four grandchildren, Chad Burton and wife, Angie, Joshua Burton and wife, Jessica, Justin Burton and Ally Kandlbinder; five great-grandchildren and one on the way, Caleb, Destiny, Callie, Micah and Viviyan; one sister, Doris Rodgers; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, wife, one granddaughter, Amy Nicole Burton, one brother, Hayes Burton and three sisters, Mildred, Sheryl and Caroline, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, at United Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Myrtle Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Jeremy Lee Thompson
Graveside services for Jeremy Lee Thompson, 38, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at Collins Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Thompson passed away at 10:45 p.m., Thursday, November 7, 2019, at his home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Family and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
William John Rogers
Funeral services for William John Rogers, 73, Pottersville, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 11, 2019 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Bill passed away at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at his home.
He was born December 1, 1945, at Detroit, Michigan, to Curtis William Rogers and Gertrude Sullivan Rogers. On July 10, 1982, he was married at Las Vegas, Nevada, to Jane Phillips. Bill worked as a farmer, truck driver, a small business owner and was a retired Sergeant with the Sterling Heights, Michigan Police Department. He enjoyed his work, loved his family and hosting and cooking “breakfast with Grandpa”.
He is survived by his wife, Jane Rogers; six children, Jennifer Laboda and husband, Thomas, William John Rogers II, Jennifer Houts and husband, Jimmie, Matthew Rogers and wife, Stephanie, Jane Ogle and Amanda Rogers; eleven grandchildren, Ashley, Dakota, Mackenzie, Madison, Mitchell, Maxwell, Alex, Christopher, Alexandria, Austin and Karissa; and five great-grandchildren.
His parents preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Pottersville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Ozarks Medical Center Cancer Treatment Center and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Dawn Janys Gatewood
A graveside service for Dawn Janys Gatewood, 57, Pottersville, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Oak Mound Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Gatewood passed away on October 25, 2019 in Indianapolis with her loving family by her side.
She was born May 21, 1962 in New Haven, Connecticut to John and Edys Stine. Dawn received her Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Fort Wayne Bible College in 1982. She retired after 26 years as a Speech Aide, Library Aide and Kindergarten Aide for West Plains R-7 Schools at the Middle School, South Fork Elementary and West Plains Elementary. Mrs. Gatewood had many interests including arts and crafts, jewelry design and beading, drawing, pottery, painting, bread making, cooking and baking. A lover of animals, she cherished her Chihuahuas, Tanner and Shadow; her Australian shepherds, Lacey and Annie and her horses, Ajax, Florace, and Flash. She enjoyed living in the country and riding horses with her husband, Tom.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 11 years, James Thomas Gatewood.
She leaves behind her parents, John and Edys Stine of Lee’s Summit, MO; brothers, Jack Mele (J.T. Smith), Kris Stine and Justin Stine; sisters, Edys Reilly (Chris Reilly) and Holly Ball (Jeff Ball); nephews, Tracey Mele-Smith, Andrew Mele-Smith, Brandon Mele-Smith, Logan Reilly, Austin Reilly (Laura Reilly), Connor Reilly, Chris Simerman, Chandler Ball, Spencer Ball and Jaedon Ball; nieces, Kristin Stine, Destiney Stine, Justine Stine, Joy Stine and Raeann Ball; grand-nephew Peter Reilly, and grand-niece Aubrey Reilly.
The graveside service will be followed by a visitation and potluck, to be held at 4:00 p.m. at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (www.pancan.org) and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Alva Jean Richman
A memorial service for Alva Jean Mullins Richman, 90, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 9, 2019 at the First Christian Church, West Plains, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Richman passed peacefully into the Lord’s presence at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 1, 2019, at West Vue Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born March 27, 1929, at West Plains, Missouri, to Alvin Mullins and Sibyl Shaffer Mullins Norfleet.
Alva Jean graduated from West Plains High School in 1947 and attended Drury College. On September 18, 1949, she was married at West Plains, to Gene Richman, who preceded her in death on September 13, 2008. To their union two daughters were born. Together they owned and operated Richman Oil Company. Alva Jean was a homemaker and wonderful mother and grandmother. Mrs. Richman was a member of the First Christian Church for over sixty years, where she served faithfully as a Sunday School teacher and on the wedding and funeral committees. Alva Jean’s God given gift was that of a caregiver. She cared for not only her immediate family, but many other close relatives. She was also a devoted participant in the Wednesday Share group, which began meeting each week starting in 1972. Alva Jean and her daughters were very appreciative of the loving care given her by all of the employees of West Vue.
She is survived by her two daughters, Vicky Richman Brown and friend, Lindel Copeland, West Plains, Missouri and Cathy Richman Duggan, Olive Branch, Mississippi; six grandchildren, Jennifer Henry Davis, Cassville, Missouri, Jason Richman Henry, West Plains, Michael David Duggan and wife, Sarah, Kansas City, Missouri, Mark Richman Duggan and wife, Sarah, Memphis, Tennessee, Justin Brown and wife, Jennifer, West Plains, Missouri and Jason Brown and spouse, Doug Heath Brown, Lakeland, Florida; six great-grandchildren, Brina Jacen Davis, Elizabeth Marie Duggan, Sally James Duggan, Scout Barnett, Rachel Brown and Piper Brown; and her many special lifelong friends.
Her parents, husband, step-father, Brooks Norfleet, one brother, H. R. Bob Mullins and her son-in-law, Melvin “Butch” Brown, preceded her in death.
The family will receive their friends in the fellowship hall after the service. A private family burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church, Tender Mercies Diaper Ministry of First Christian Church or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Anna Mae Shannon
Funeral services for Anna Mae Shannon, 79, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Shannon passed away at 9:16 a.m., Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at her home.
She was born May 23, 1940, to John L. Johnston and Mary Edith Smith Johnston. Anna Mae was born and raised in West Plains, Missouri. She accepted the Lord as a child and lived her life serving the Lord Jesus. On September 14, 1957, she was married to the love of her life, John Henry Shannon, Sr., who preceded her in death on October 8, 2007. Anna Mae and Johnny were an example of a perfect love story; they held each other and their family dear. Anna Mae was a wonderful Mother and Grandmother; she always put the needs of her children and grandchildren above her own. Anna was a wonderful cook and her kitchen was always open. She made everyone that entered her home welcome and no one left without feeling a part of her family. Anna was a perfect example of selfless love.
She is survived by five children, Janice Rice and husband, Mike, Brenda Warren and husband, Doug, Cheryl Smith and husband, Rodney, John Henry Shannon, Jr., and wife, Donna and Laura Hatten and special friend, Chet Reid; twelve grandchildren, Chant, Chris, Matthew, Kimberly, Corey, Jackie, Shay, Derreck, Sondra, John, Hallie and Tyler; fourteen great-grandchildren, Caden, Megyn, Sadie, Wayland, Harley, Ethan, Kaysen, Olivia, Lilly, Lucy, Lexi, Charlie, Jackson and Mackenzie; one sister, Mary Ann Barks and husband, Melvin; one brother, Steve Johnston and wife, Tammy; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, three brothers, Orville, Cecil and Leroy and one sister, Thelma, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Homeland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Homeland Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Steven Robert Hughes II
A memorial service for Steven Robert Hughes, II, 49, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 8, 2019, at Central Calvary Baptist Church.
Mr. Hughes passed from this life on October 24, 2019, in West Plains, Missouri.
He was born November 10, 1969, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Steven Robert Hughes and Nancy Ann Hughes.
Steven is survived by his mother, Nancy Ann Hughes and her partner, John William Nunally, West Plains; his father, Steven Robert Hughes, Sr. and wife, Jeanne Marie Hughes, Godfrey, Illinois; his son, Joshua Thomas Hughes, Feasterville Trevose, Pennsylvania whom he adored; along with the woman who stole Steven’s heart, Amy Leigh Smith, West Plains, Missouri, his girlfriend who we have all come to love as a part of Steven himself.
Steven graduated from Olney High School in 1987 and studied Business and Finance at the Community College of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and General Studies at Missouri State University, West Plains, Missouri. Steven moved to West Plains in 2008 where he served his fellow man in many ways until his untimely death in 2019. Steven was a friend to many and considered family by almost anyone who met him. He was an organizer. He got things done. If he made you uncomfortable, it was to help you grow. If he pushed you, it was because he loved you. If he bared his soul to you, it was because he trusted you. Steven went into death with many of our secrets and he failed to divulge any of them. That is why Steven Robert Hughes will live on in every one of us.
“Silent treatment, stone in the rain, bright shining doorway, try to remain; Oh solo mission, cover of dark, army of one now don’t let down your guard. Sit in a circle facing the sun, soak it in while you can, Winter is on. I got no answer but you’ve got no call, Just can’t compete with the weight of it all.” – Phish Album: “Undermind”
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Lorraine Longan Kessinger
Graveside services for Lorraine Longan Kessinger, 96, Bakersfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Shady Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Kessinger passed away at 5:00 a.m., Thursday, October 31, 2019 at her home.
She was born October 19, 1923, at Bakersfield, Missouri, to Walter Pinkney Howard and Mattie Belzora Baker Howard. She was married at Seminole, Oklahoma, to Joe David Longan, who preceded her in death on March 12, 1984. Lorraine was a one of a kind person that everyone loved; she would do anything for anyone and was a Lord loving country gal. Mrs. Kessinger had attended First Baptist Church, Bakersfield, Missouri for over thirty-seven years.
She is survived by her son, Joe David Longan, Jr., and wife, Sandy, Mustang, Oklahoma; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; thirteen great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husbands, J.D. Longan and Matt Kessinger, sons, Lonnie Longan and Mickey Longan, one granddaughter, Melissa Brandon, one great-great-grandson, two sisters and four brothers, preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Judy Scott
Graveside services for Judy Ann Scott, 72, Caulfield, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 8, 2019 at Bakersfield Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Scott passed away at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 2, 2019 at her home.
She was born October 24, 1947, at Leota, Missouri, to Buddie Guy DeLarm and Elsie Mae Ritchey DeLarm. On August 8, 1964, she was married at Sanger, California, to Homer Edwin “Ed” Scott, Jr., who preceded her in death on October 2, 2002. Mrs. Scott enjoyed gardening and puzzles.
She is survived by three children, Jeffrey Scott and wife, Shelly, Bakersfield, Missouri, Michael Scott and wife, Amy, Caulfield, Missouri and Janine Hutchison and husband, James, Douglas, Georgia; six grandchildren, Dakota Hutchison, Douglas, Georgia, Camella Wade and husband, Robert, St. Charles, Arkansas, Janell Pryor and husband, Andrew, Bakersfield, Missouri, Nathan Scott, Caulfield, Logan Scott, Caulfield and Gavin Scott, Bakersfield; five great-grandchildren, Kiana Pryor, Arden Wade, Layton Wade, Joanna Pryor and Trystan Pryor; three brothers-in-law, Ed Carter, Russell Edwards and Byron Hanson; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband and two sisters, Joyce Carter and Carolyn Edwards, preceded her in death. Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Bakersfield Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Peggy Jeffery
Visitation services for Peggy Ann Jeffery, 70, West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, November 4, 2019, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Ms. Jeffery passed away at 11:35 a.m., Friday, November 1, 2019 at Brooke Haven Healthcare.
She was born December 24, 1948, at Kennett, Missouri, to Ralph James Johnson and Cecil Mary Tackitt Johnson. Ms. Jeffery was a member of Curry Street Church of Christ.
She is survived by two children, Wayne Kindstrom and wife, Ruth and Michael Jeffery and fiancé Desriee Wheeler, all of Mountain Home, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Wayne Kindstrom, Jr., Hannah Kindstrom and Randall Kindstrom; two brothers, Guy Johnson and wife, Norma, Rockford, Illinois and Tony Johnson, Bakersfield, Missouri; two sisters, Dortha Johnson, West Plains and Sue Keil and husband, Don, Bakersfield, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents and two brothers, Claude and Joe Bill Johnson, preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Sondra Sue Talburt
Funeral services for Sondra Sue Talburt, 67, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Trinity Worship Center, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Ms. Talburt passed away at 1:55 a.m., Monday, October 28, 2019 at her home.
She was born May 2, 1952, at Pekin, Illinois, to Amos John Talburt and Lavada Dixon Talburt. Sondra graduated from Willow Springs High School with the Class of 1970. In 1974 she received a Bachelor’s degree from School of the Ozarks where she loved to play softball and held records in track and javelin. She began her teaching career in Houston, Missouri, teaching there for three years before moving to Steelville, Missouri, where she taught for seventeen years. Ms. Talburt then relocated to Doniphan, Missouri, where she remained teaching until she retired; during her time at Doniphan she started the cross country team. After her retirement, she began selling real estate in Doniphan and later in West Plains. Ms. Talburt was a member of Trinity Worship Center where she loved being active within the church, playing guitar and singing with the Praise Team and Women’s Group.
She is survived by her mother, Lavada Talburt, West Plains; three brothers, Hal Talburt, West Plains, Rad Talburt and wife, Joanne, Doniphan, Missouri and Wayne Talburt, and wife, Ramona, Tecumseh, Missouri; seven nieces and nephews; and numerous aunts, uncles and friends.
Her father preceded her in death.
Ms. Talburt will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, at Trinity Worship Center. Burial will be in the Moody Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Worship Center and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Charlie Provow
Funeral services for Charlie Homer Provow, 86, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 4, 2019 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Provow passed away at 11:35 p.m., Friday, October 25, 2019 at his home.
He was born February 11, 1933, at Bakersfield, Missouri, to Numie T. Provow and Martha L. Roberts Provow. On March 4, 1957, he was married at West Plains, to Kathryn F. Tatum. Mr. Provow was a veteran, having served with the United States Navy and was assigned duty to USS Bremerton. Charlie retired from Cassens Transport in Belvidere, Illinois in 1995 and moved to West Plains, Missouri, in 1998.
He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Provow; two children, Billy D. Provow and wife, Linda and Debra J. Lambert and husband, Douglas; four grandchildren, Corey D. Lambert and wife, Chantell, Alichia A. Boshears and husband, Derek, Felicia L. Julian and husband, Weston and Charlie Lampley and wife, Melanie; five great-grandchildren, Kylar Lambert, Tristyn Lambert, Kallie Julian, Charles Lampley, Jr. and Kenzi Perkins; one brother, Roy Provow and wife, Mona; one sister, Celia Hart;, and many nieces and nephews.
His parents, one sister, Allie Davidson and three brothers, Frank, Erbie and Eugene Provow, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Gladys Lorene Hayes
Funeral services for Gladys Lorene Hayes, 86, Calico Rock, Arkansas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 2, 2019 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hayes passed away at 6:50 p.m., Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at White River Healthcare.
She was born September 15, 1933, at Bakersfield, Missouri, to Lloyd Bean and Clara Melvina Smith Bean. On May 10, 1951, she was married at Mountain Home, Arkansas, to Bobby Kenneth Hayes, who preceded her in death on March 3, 2014. Mrs. Hayes was a member of The American Legion, Calico Rock, Arkansas. She loved simply and deeply and was very devoted to her family and friends; she was a hard worker and a great cook. Mrs. Hayes attended Bakersfield Assembly of God.
She is survived by two children, Mark Hayes and wife, Paige and Bobbie Rush and fiancée Larry Hazel, all of Calico Rock; three grandchildren, Victoria Branscum, Grant Hayes and Casey Rush; two great-grandchildren, Rosalynne Cantrell and Emmi Branscum; one sister, Freda May and husband, Milford; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, two sisters, Florence J. Orf and Clarace Bean; and five brothers, James R. Bean, Leon Bean, Leaman Bean, Lloyd Bean, Jr. and Paul Ray Bean, 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 the Bean Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bean Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Bill Wagberg
William Glenn Wagberg, 56, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 5:16 p.m., Monday, October 28, 2019 at his home.
He was born January 12, 1963, at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Lynwood Wagberg and Carol Bischof Wagberg. Bill was an outstanding father, a loving husband and PaPa. He loved his family and his family loved him. He was the family comedian and was a pro at grilling; he was a lifetime foody. Mr. Wagberg always gave to people in need. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid Packers fan. Bill was an engineer at Huhtamaki Corporation. Mr. Wagberg was of the Methodist faith.
He is survived by his mother, Carol Wagberg; his wife, Colleen Schmidt; four children, Maura Wagberg, Jacob Schmidt, Josh Schmidt and Rachel Schuler; two grandchildren; two brothers and three sisters.
His father and one brother preceded him in death.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Howard Smith
Funeral services for Howard Eugene Smith, 81, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 25, 2019 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Smith passed away at 7:10 a.m., Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Brooke Haven Healthcare.
He was born August 26, 1938, at West Plains, Missouri, to Earl Smith and Lorene Burris Smith. On August 28, 1958, he was married at Peace Valley, Missouri, to Naomi Kimbrough, who he has loved and cherished for sixty-one years. Before his retirement, Mr. Smith was a truck driver. Howard loved his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids with a passion. He enjoyed going to the sale barn and talking to friends; everyone that met Howard, became friends with him. He enjoyed watching baseball games and was an avid Cardinals fan. Mr. Smith attended Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Naomi Smith, of the family home; two daughters, Mechele Duke and husband, Junior, West Plains, Missouri and Melissa Jens and husband, Steve; Hillsboro, Missouri; two grandchildren, Brandon Jens and Ryan Williams and wife, Renee; three step-grandchildren, Larry, J. B. and Jason Duke; two great-grandchildren, Haley and Keegan Williams; one sister, Mary Ann Swacker and husband, Gus, Imperial, Missouri; his dog, Yadi; and many nieces and one nephew.
His parents 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 the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Wilma Jewell
Funeral services for Wilma Jean Jewell, 78, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 25, 2019 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Jewell passed away at 8:00 a.m., Monday, October 21, 2019 at West Vue Nursing Center.
She was born December 16, 1940, at West Plains, Missouri, to Herbert Eugene White Reid and Olive Bonnie Brixey Reid. On March 30, 1959, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to James Ralph Jewell, who preceded her in death on November 11, 2008. Before her retirement, Wilma had worked at the International Shoe Factory and for a number of years at Ramada Inn. After retirement she owned and operated a rental business and helped her husband with Jewell Trucking; she enjoyed the many trips they shared together. Mrs. Jewell enjoyed cooking, taking care of her family and going to and having yard sales. Wilma loved visiting with friends and family while having coffee and was known for her brown beans, cracklin’ corn bread and pig pickin’ cakes.
She is survived by two daughters, Rhonda Singletary and husband, Dan and Jody Henson and husband, Jim, all of West Plains; six grandchildren, Chad Jewell and wife, Ashley, Brandi Anderson and husband, Trey, Dustin Jewell, Coty Henson and wife, Missy, Dalton Henson and wife, Carlena and Evan Singletary; ten great-grandchildren, Tyler, Emma, Jake, Laken, Hannah, Halle, Mason, Makenna, Camden and Waylon; five brothers, Tom Reid and wife, Mary, Ted Reid and wife, Barbara, Jim Reid and wife, Sharon, Don Reid and wife, Lisa and Kim Reid and wife, Christy, all of Peace Valley, Missouri; one sister, Bessie Busbey, West Plains; two brothers-in-law, Jerry Jewell and wife, Brenda and Larry Jewell and wife, Velita, all of West Plains; one sister-in-law, Terre Hicks and husband, Don, West Plains; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, one son, Ricky Jewell, two brothers, John Reid and Robert “Butch” Reid and infant brother and sister, David and Nora, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Jewell will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.