Graveside services for Gerald Naum Crow, 77, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February22, 2016 at Huddleston Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Crow passed away at 11:40 a.m., Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at Ozarks Medical Center.
He was born January 26, 1939, at West Plains, Missouri, to John Crow and Eva Marie “Tip” Green Crow. On December 26, 2000, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Jeanie Morris Ford. Mr. Crow was a veteran, having served with the United States Navy. He worked as a tool maker at McDonnell Douglas. Mr. Crow was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanie Crow; seven children, Vickie Holloway, Carla Heinz, Carrie Olson, James Crow, Michael Crow, Scott Crow and David Crow, two step-children, Christi Vickers and Tom Ford; eleven grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Ellen Morris; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, one brother, John Harry Crow, one sister, Joann Driver; son-in-law, Bill Holloway; step-daughter, Marlas Reeves and one nephew, Larry Driver, precede him in death.
Visitation will be from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m., Sunday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Emma R. Sanford, 83, Maryland Heights, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday,, February 19, 2016 at the New Hope Cemetery near Peace Valley, Missouri under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Sanford passed away at 5:25 p.m., Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at the Baisch Nursing Home, Desoto, Missouri.
Funeral services for James Charles Vigdal, 56, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 20, 2016 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Vigdal passed away at 8:40 a.m., Sunday, February 14, 2016 at his home.
He was born February 13, 1960, at Phoenix, Arizona, to Clifford Carl Vigdal and Beverly Ann Pearsall Vigdal. On July 15, 2000, he was married to Debbie Ruth Brower Collins. Mr. Vigdal was an Auto Collision Technician. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren; teaching them to use the computer and fixing their toys.
He is survived by his wife, Debbie Vigdal; four step-children, Leland Collins, Mike Collins and wife, Beth, Heather Stewart, significant other, Adam Kirkendoll and Nicole Collins, fiancé Jay Thompson; three grandchildren, Aiden Stewart, Tyler Stewart and Michael Kirkendoll; four brothers, Joe Vigdal and wife, Sue, John Vigdal, Buck Vigdal and Jake Vigdal and wife, Sassy; three sisters, Susan Blair, Sandy Vigdal and Sharon Collins; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ronnie and Linda Brower, Doug and Jo Brower, Louie and Tammi Brower, Virginia Mitchell, Janice and Kenneth Fritts, Karen Havens and Larry and Marcella McMurtrey; and several nieces, nephews and cousins, including special cousin, James Bailey.
His parents, one sister, Sonia Wetenkamp, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bud and Helen Brower; sister-in-law, Becky Lake and two brothers-in-law, Pete and Gerald Brower, precede him in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, near Olden, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to the family and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Esther B. Campbell, 85, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Campbell passed away at 4:27 p.m., Sunday, February 14, 2016 at her home.
She was born August 7, 1930, at Greenville, Illinois, to Guy Haun and Vera Merry Haun. On August 3, 1950, she was married at St. Louis, Missouri, to William S. Campbell. Before her retirement, she worked at Rolla State Bank and at Wilke’s Drug Store for many years. Her family was her life. Mrs. Campbell attended First United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband of sixty-five years, William S. Campbell, of the family home; one daughter, Becky Dunkin and husband, David, West Plains, Missouri; three grandchildren, Bill Campbell and wife, Sarah, Greenwood, Arkansas, Courtney Judd and husband, Brian, West Plains, Missouri and Lindsey Hughes and husband, Allan, West Plains, Missouri; three great-grandchildren, Hannah and Hunter Judd and Susie Campbell; one brother, Jim Dowdy and wife, Kathy, Lilburn, Georgia; special friends, Charles and Jo Beth Montgomery; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, one son, William Jeffrey Campbell and one brother, precede her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to Three Rivers Hospice or First United Methodist Church and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Joeseph Micheal Parrish, stillborn infant son of Brandon and Sabrina Parrish, Pomona, Missouri, will be held at12:00 p.m., Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Joeseph was born into Heaven at 5:24 a.m., Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri.
Surviving the much loved and wanted baby boy are his parents, Brandon and Sabrina; his excited older siblings, Daigeen, Taleigh and Kaihler, all of the family home; maternal grandparents, Dale and Lou Ann Collins; paternal grandmother, Delores Smith, all of Pomona, Missouri; maternal great-grandmother, Lucille Cox, Willow Springs, Missouri; maternal aunt and uncle, Tara and Kevin Bray, West Plains, Missouri; paternal aunt, Kim Parrish, Pomona, Missouri; and many great-aunts, great-uncles, cousins, church family and friends.
Funeral services for Mary Jane Fenwick, 93, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 13, 2016 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Fenwick passed away at 3:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Ozarks Medical Center.
She was born November 7, 1922, at Amy, Missouri, to William “Scott” Hicks and Mary Lee Wood Hicks. On October 9, 1945, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Ervin Fenwick, after he had served four and a half years in the United States Army Air Corp with much of that time being spent in England; Ervin preceded her in death on March 15, 1995. She and Ervin were married for fifty years. Mary Jane was a graduate of Bakersfield High School in 1939 and received a Bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University in 1967. She started teaching in a one room country school in Howell County and went on to teach elementary school in the San Diego City Schools until her retirement in 1984. Mary Jane and Ervin moved back to West Plains after their retirement where they loved being together with her wonderful Hicks family and numerous friends. Mary Jane continued to enjoy quilting and crafts. She always loved sports and played on the Bakersfield High School basketball team and also played on the J. C. Penney’s softball team in El Cajon, California. Mrs. Fenwick was a member of the Curry Street Church of Christ.
She is survived by two sons, Greg Fenwick and wife, Shirley, Winlock, Washington and Randall Fenwick, West Plains, Missouri; four grandchildren, Steve Fenwick and wife, Lisa, Lake Havasu City, Arizona, Jordan Fenwick, Cardiff, California, Debbie Webster and husband, Jim, Winlock, Washington and Becky McElhaney and husband, Dr. Rob McElhaney, Winlock, Washington; five great-grandchildren, A. J. McElhaney, Lauren McElhaney, Daniel Webster, Heather Brokus and T. J. Brokus; one great-great-grandson, Jack; many special nieces and nephews, including, Marianna Hicks, Jeff Huff, Janet and Kenny King, Dan and Anna Thompson and Brian and Sara Powers.
Her parents, husband, her ten siblings, Nova, Dick, Mack, Wood, Taz, Joe, Tom, Lillian, Jack and Bill Jr. and her very special niece, Wilma Lee Atkins, precede her in death.
Mrs. Fenwick will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Moody Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Moody Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
William Jeffrey Campbell, 60, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 10:00 p.m., Sunday, February 7, 2016, at his home.
He was born September 16, 1955, at Rolla, Missouri, to William S. Campbell and Esther B. Haun Campbell. Before his retirement, he worked at Stone Container Company, Springfield, Missouri. His passion was fishing.
He is survived by one son, Bill Campbell and wife, Sarah, Greenwood, Arkansas, one granddaughter, Susie Campbell, Greenwood, Arkansas; his parents, William “Bill” and Esther Campbell, West Plains, Missouri; one sister, Becky Dunkin and husband, David, West Plains, Missouri; and two nieces and their families, Courtney Judd and husband, Brian and their children, Hannah and Hunter, West Plains, Missouri and Lindsey Hughes and husband, Allan, West Plains, Missouri.
Private graveside services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Three Rivers Hospice and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Deloris Belt, 79, Caulfield, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Elijah Church of Christ, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Belt passed away at 6:30 a.m., Monday, February 8, 2016 at her home.
She was born December 13, 1936, at Cureall, Missouri, to Emanuel Edward “Sonny” Callahan and Vesta Florence Lawing Callahan. On November 12, 1956, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Charles Norman Belt, who preceded her in death on September 26, 2004. Mrs. Belt worked at Baxter Lab for several years. She loved her grandbabies and enjoyed gardening and cooking. Mrs. Belt was a member of Elijah Church of Christ.
She is survived by six children, Sherry Shipley and husband, Mike, Sidney Belt and wife, Lisa, Robert Belt, Sandra Lair and husband, Layne, Shawana Belt and Ronald Belt and wife, Connie; fifteen grandchildren, Becky Grisham and husband, Keith, Teresa Evans and husband, Darin, Joni Brege and husband, Phillip, Michael Belt and wife, Sarah, William Belt, Bethany Belt Stone and husband, Darren, Asherlee Marshall, Daniel Belt, Nathaniel Lair, Aubrey Lair, Blaine Lair, Tiana Dunnihoo, Dakota Dunnihoo, Dylan Dunnihoo and Morgan Hunter Hyatt Belt; fifteen great-grandchildren; four brothers, DeWayne Callahan and wife, Shirley, Verble Callahan and wife, Lorraine, Leon Callahan and Leolen Callahan and wife, Lisa; two sisters, Murline Peterson and Loverne DeShazo and husband, Mike; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, one sister, Vivian Robinson and four brothers, Charles, Ermal, Larry and Fabin Callahan, precede her in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Elijah Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Fair Haven Children’s Home and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Cherie Lea Sheets, 48, Dora, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 10, 2016 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Sheets passed away at 8:06 p.m., Saturday, February 6, 2016 at her home.
She was born December 24, 1967, at West Plains, Missouri, to Billy Ray Smith and Nelda Rose Smith. Cherie loved to sew, bake and spend time with her grandchildren. She loved her family very much and was proud of her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Paul Robert Sheets; five children, Janna Hayes and husband, William C., Audrey Killion and significant other, Bradley Kelso, Coldan Killion, Chris Sheets and fiancé Alyssa Reynolds and Anthony Sheets; four grandchildren, Davin Hayes, Ethan Hayes, Bailey Westbrook and Kylie Killion; her parents, Bill and Nelda Smith; two brothers, Kevin “Red” Smith and Gary Smith and wife, Robin; and one nephew, Chad Smith.
Visitation will be from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Family and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Annalou “Carolyn” McLain, 75, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 5, 2016 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. McLain passed away at 5:09 a.m., Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at her home.
She was born February 6, 1940, at Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, to Troy Whiteside and Mattie Mae Hayes Whiteside. Before her retirement, Mrs. McLain worked as a caseworker at Missouri Division of Family Services. She loved her family and was a devoted mother, grandmother and sister; she especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed sewing, quilting and flower gardens. Mrs. McLain was a member of West 160 Church of Christ.
She is survived by three children, Andy McLain and wife, Bobbie, Mark McLain and wife, Nancy and Lynn Tackitt and husband, Michael; seven grandchildren, Katie, R. J., Madi, Tate, Sydney, Jakob and Maggie; three brothers, Dean Whiteside and wife, Pat, Marland Whiteside and wife, Mary Anna and Richard Whiteside and wife, Donna; three sisters, Betty Hartle, Fern Tackitt and husband, Bob and Elaine Durham and husband, Tilman; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents and one son, James Preston McLain precede her in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the OMC Cancer Treatment Center Expansion “Nurturing Hope” and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Patrick Dennis Brown, 62, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Elijah Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Brown passed away at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 31, 2016 at his home.
He was born June 22, 1953, at West Plains, Missouri, to Floyd J. Brown and Lorene Hensley Brown. On September 16, 1982, he was married at Thayer, Missouri, to Debra Rogers. Mr. Brown was a mechanic and loved gun trading.
He is survived by his wife, Debra Brown; four children, Scott Brown and wife, Krystal, Jodie Hoover and husband, Brian, Rob Brown and wife, Jennifer and Andy Brown and wife, Kristin; eight grandchildren, Marcus Hoover, Tanner Hoover, Colby Hoover, Rylee Brown, Reese Brown, Sydney Brown, Griffin Brown and Cade Brown; his father, Floyd Brown; one brother, Mike Brown and wife, Rhonda; and his nieces and nephews.
His mother and one brother, Randy Brown, precede him in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Elijah Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Ricky Jay Leslie, 37, Moody, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 4, 2016 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, West Plains, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Leslie passed away at 8:30 p.m., Friday, January 29, 2016 near Moody, Missouri. He was born September 7, 1978 at El Paso, Texas to Robert Ray Leslie and Inocencia Cortez Morales. Mr. Leslie was employed at Bracket Road Service. He had a passion for music, enjoyed playing his guitar and singing and loved spending time with his family.
He is survived by the love of his life, Amy Walker; six children, Dominique Leslie, Hannah Kinney, Christian Leslie, Arionna Leslie, Dakotaha Leslie and Noah Leslie; his mother, Inocencia Leslie; six brothers, Robert Ray Leslie, Jr., Martin Rojas, Juan Carlos Rojas, Ronnie Leslie, Michael Leslie and Robert Leslie; three sisters, Yvonne Fisher, Jeannie Ruiz and Debbie Leslie; and many nieces and nephews.
His father, one brother, Robin Leslie, grandfathers, Robert Leslie, Trinidad Cortez, grandmothers, Lena Leslie, Manuela Morales and one uncle, William Leslie, precede him in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 3rd, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Family for Ricky’s Children and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
A memorial service for Melva P. Allen, 72, Pomona, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 1, 2016 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Allen passed away at 1:35 a.m., Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Ozarks Medical Center.
She was born April 1, 1943, at St. Louis, Missouri, to Melvin Texas Austin and Ethel Jorden Austin. On December 16, 1971, she was married at Las Vegas, Nevada, to Amel Allen. Melva loved her family very much and also had a great love of animals; she was especially fond of her two dogs, Benji and Boomer and one cat, Boots. She enjoyed raising calves; giving each one of them their own special name as if they were house pets. Melva also enjoyed reading, country music, working in her yard and feeding wild birds.
She is survived by her husband, Amel Allen, of the family home; two children, Kris Denny Allen and wife, Tracie Allen, Pomona, Missouri and Kevin David Allen, and wife, Teresa Reynolds Allen, Kansas City, Missouri; one son-in-law, Meryl Gullings, Pomona, Missouri; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two brothers; two sisters; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents and one daughter, Bobbi Jo Gullings, precede her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Eugene Wesley Antrim, 87, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 12:20 p.m., Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at NHC Healthcare.
He was born July 19, 1928, at Lacon, Illinois, to Wesley Antrim and Marie Tuttle Antrim. He was married to Mary Carroll, who preceded him in death. Mr. Antrim was a veteran, having served with the United States Army during the Korean conflict.
He is survived by one daughter, Debra Ipock and husband, Roy, West Plains; three grandchildren, Terry Hall, Louisiana, Missouri, Chad Hall, West Plains and Amber Chambers, Bowling Green, Missouri; five great-grandchildren, Makayla Hall, Chloe Hall, Jesse Stevens, Chad Jesse Hall, Jr. and Payton Chambers; one great-great-grandchild, Jaelynn Hall; two brothers, Charles Antrim, Essex, Missouri, Richard Antrim, San Jose, Illinois; one sister, Beverly Boers, Lynden, Washington; and many nieces and nephews.
His parents, wife, two great-grandchildren and one sister, precede him in death.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Jimmie Allen Runkle, 80, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 9:20 a.m., Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at NHC Healthcare.
He was born July 22, 1935, at Freeport, Illinois, to Irven William Runkle and Lucy May Shippy Runkle. Jim was the original owner of Mama Lena’s in Lena, Illinois. He later enjoyed woodworking and living in the Ozarks.
He is survived by his wife, Lana Hermann; three sons, William Runkle and wife, Maureen, Sarasota, Florida, Robert Runkle, wife, Juanita, Belvidere, Illinois and Scott Runkle, wife, Julie, Breaux Bridge, Louisiana; one daughter, Lorraine Bradshaw, Freeport, Illinois; and all of their families.
At Jim’s request, cremation rites were accorded and no service will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the OMC Shaw Cancer Treatment Center and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Jennie O. Cresap, 95, Brandsville, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 30, 2016 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Cresap passed away at 2:45 p.m., Monday, January 25, 2016 at Ozarks Medical Center.
She was born May 1, 1920, at Holland, Missouri, to Edward Olree and Rosa Howe Olree. In 1940, she was married to Willis “Pete” Cresap, who preceded her in death. She worked at a Shoe Factory at Caruthersville, Missouri and after her marriage she worked alongside her husband in their electrical business, living in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Fairbanks, Alaska before moving to Brandsville, Missouri. Jennie and her husband helped raise their nephews, Tommy and David Tribble. Mrs. Cresap was a member of Brandsville Church of Christ.
She is survived by one step-son, David Tribble; two brothers, Andrew Olree and David Olree; one sister, Judy Robinson; one sister-in-law, Trudy Olree; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, step-son, Tommy Tribble, three sisters, Vernell, Naomi and Eleanor and one brother, Harold, precede her in death.
Visitation service will be held from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m., Saturday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Brandsville Church of Christ or a charity of choice, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Brandsville, Missouri, at a later date.
Paul Thomas Applegate, 59, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 6:13 p.m., Sunday, January 24, 2016 at Ozarks Medical Center.
He was born August 28, 1956, at Normal, Illinois, to Richard Applegate and Dorothy Jean Brown Applegate. On December 24, 1997, he was married at Las Vegas, Nevada, to Brenda Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and collecting clowns. Mr. Applegate was a Christian.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Applegate; four children, Christopher Applegate, Paul J. Applegate, Lance Overall and Tammy Ray; five grandchildren, Samantha, Tabatha, Xander, Camryn and Parker; his father, Richard Applegate and wife, Betty; his mother, Dorothy Jean Applegate; one brother, Joseph Applegate; and two sisters, Dr. Clara Applegate and Priscilla Hughes.
Graveside services for John Herbert Hoyt, 86, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Hoyt passed away at 2:10 a.m., Thursday, January 21, 2016, at NHC Healthcare.
He was born April 12, 1929, at Sharon, Pennsylvania, to Herbert William Hoyt and Norma Lorraine Parkhurst Hoyt. On July 15, 1950, he was married at Berea, Ohio, to Gwendolyn Joy Crill, who preceded him in death on July 15, 2008. Before his retirement, Mr. Hoyt worked as a tank commander and a police officer. He was a Veteran, having served with the United States National Guard. He enjoyed airplanes, held a pilot license and loved collecting trains. Mr. Hoyt was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
He is survived by five children, Sheryl Brooks, husband, John, David Hoyt, wife, Kathy, Daniel John Hoyt, wife, Gayle, Donald Hoyt, wife, Sherry and Judith S. Hoyt; fourteen grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
His parents, wife, one daughter, Linda Kruse and one sister, Nancy, precede him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for John Crawford Eagleman, 91, Caulfield, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Prairie Grove Church of Christ, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Eagleman passed away at 9:22 a.m., Sunday, January 17, 2016 at his home.
He was born September 24, 1924, at Leota, Missouri, to Edward Barkley Eagleman and Ella Mae Crawford Eagleman. On February 12, 1947, he was married to Goldie Anna Burden. Mr. Eagleman received his education at Prairie Grove Elementary and graduated from Bakersfield High School. He attended Prairie Grove Church of Christ, being a lifelong member. Mr. Eagleman was a veteran, having served during World War II with the United States Merchant Marines. He was a member of American Legion at Bakersfield, Missouri. He, along with his brothers, Roy and Ralph, enjoyed going on the Honor Flight together to Washington, D.C. in 2011. He worked at the International Shoe Factory and was a carpenter and a lifelong farmer, living on the family farm that has been in the Eagleman name for over one hundred years. The farm was recognized as a “Century Farm” in 2004. He served on the Free Union Cemetery Board and the Moody Community Center Board for many years. John was a wonderful father, grandfather and uncle and was loved by many.
He is survived by his wife of nearly sixty-nine years, Goldie Eagleman, of the family home; four children, Edith Winchester and husband, Rodney, Roger Eagleman and wife, Darley, Connie Eagleman and Tim Eagleman and wife, Charm, all of Caulfield, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Shasta Foster and husband, Ron, Darrick Eagleman and wife, Tiffany, Jason Hensley and wife, Mandy, Matthew Hensley, Benjamin Hensley and wife, Jessica, Sarah Huett and husband, Joel, Missy Gastineau and husband, Steve, Holly Stephens and husband, Bryson, Emily Richardson and husband, Reggie; twenty-four great-grandchildren, Shaelyn, Sheyenne and Shaniah Foster, Megan, Alex, Jackson, Anderson and Cameron Hensley, Benjamin, Jr. and Chloe Hensley, Perri, Luke, Caleb, Andrew and Autumn Huett, Sharee, Adrianne and Breanna Gastineau, Bailey, Kaitlynn and Mason Stephens, Jon, Remington and Darren Richardson; step-grandchildren, Belinda and Donnie; one step-great-grandson, Gary Gastineau; two step-great-great-granddaughters, Taylor and Harper Gastineau; one brother, Joe Eagleman and wife, Doris, Lawrence, Kansas; three sisters, Reba Sigler, Moody, Missouri, Lu Harper and husband, Fred, Ocala, Florida and Wilma Boyd and husband, Houston, Odessa, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.
His parents, five brothers, Virgil, Edwin, Allen, Roy and Ralph Eagleman and two sisters, Grace Mahan and Fern Harber, precede him in death.
Visitation will be from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Free Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Paragould Children’s Home and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Nona Ellen Strong, 85, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Strong passed away at 3:36 a.m., Monday, January 18, 2016 at Brooke Haven Health Care.
She was born October 24, 1930, at Hartington, Nebraska, to Homer Stanley and Mildred Reynolds Stanley. On December 24, 1948, she was married at Mountain Home, Arkansas, to William Edmund “Bill” Clarke, who preceded her in death on May 21, 1987. On March 11, 1991, she was married at Udall, Missouri, to Harvey Lee Strong, who preceded her in death on June 23, 2015. Mrs. Strong was a homemaker and before her retirement, she drove a school bus for the West Plains R-7 School District. Mrs. Strong was a member of the Church of Christ and attended Central Church of Christ for many years.
She is survived by one son, Allen Clarke and wife, Jeannie, West Plains, Missouri; three grandchildren, Allen Clarke, Jr., and wife, Christy, James Clarke and Tammy Morris; eight great-grandchildren, Logan Clarke, Caleb Clarke, Austin Turner, Niki Clarke, Cameron Clarke, Makenzie Clarke, Kenya Morris and Jubee Berry.
Her parents, husbands, one daughter, Connie Henry, one great-grandson, Taylor Clarke, three brothers and one sister, precede her in death.
Mrs. Strong will lie in state from 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, until 12:00 Noon Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
