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Graveside services for James Eugene Campbell, 75, Lebanon, Missouri, formerly of West Plains, will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Campbell died September 14, 2015 at Harry S. Truman Veteran’s Hospital, Columbia, Missouri.

He was born March 6, 1940, at Boonville, Missouri, to Harvey Campbell and Vera Palmerton Campbell.  He was married to Jean Shirk, who preceded him in death and later married Carol (Vestal) Fair.  Mr. Campbell was a veteran, having served with the United States Marines during the Vietnam conflict.  He retired as a supervisor after working for thirty years in development at Lockheed Aircraft Corporation, now known as Lockheed Martin.  He was a very giving person and cared deeply for his family and friends.  While living in West Plains, he was a member of the Elks Lodge. He enjoyed spending time at Cloud 9 Ranch.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Campbell; two children, Tammy Raley and James Campbell, Jr., wife, Sandy; seven grandchildren, Amber Greene, husband, Michael, Sara Terry, husband, Michael, Chris Raley, wife, Emily, Josh Raley, Ryan Campbell, wife, Kristy, Megan Howe and Courtney Howe; ten great-grandchildren; one brother, Don Campbell, wife, Konnie; one sister, Marion Kimball; special friends, Erin and Delores Horner and family; and his dog, Skoshi.

His parents, first wife, one daughter, DiDi Howe, one great-grandchild and one son-in-law, Marty Raley, precede him in death.

Graveside services for Dorothy Mae Murrell, 90, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 18, 2015 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Murrell died at 7:58 p.m., Monday, September 14, 2015 at Ozarks Medical Center.

She was born December 25, 1924, in Howell County, Missouri, to Thomas Marlin Finley and Mayme Sue Parker Finley.  She graduated from West Plains High School and on December 4, 1951, was married at Mountain Home, Arkansas, to James Robert “Jim” Murrell, who preceded her in death on January 8, 1984.  Mrs. Murrell was the owner and operator of Murrell’s Cleaners for many years.  She loved to play golf, especially with her nephew, Mike Finley.  Mrs. Murrell enjoyed quail hunting, bowling, traveling with her friends and always enjoyed time spent at Branson, Missouri and seeing shows.  She was a member of the Birthday Club.  Mrs. Murrell was a member of First Baptist Church of West Plains, where she served on the Funeral Committee for thirty years.

She is survived by one son, John William “Bill” Murrell; daughter-in-law, Carrie Murrell; nine grandchildren, Rhea Edwards, Johnny Murrell, Jr., wife, Charlene, James Murrell, wife, Marcella, Connie Sexton, husband, Mike, Cathy Decker, husband, Larry, Rena Brower, husband, Neil, Elizabeth “Betty” Murrell, husband, Gary Haney, Mary Murrell and Helen Murrell; several great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren; one great-great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, one son, James Robert Murrell, Jr., one daughter, Emily Conrad, one grandchild, Randall James Conrad and four brothers, Ed, Leonard, J.T. and Dale Finley, precede her in death.

Mrs. Murrell will lie in state from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A memorial service for Ruth Ann Durkee, 85, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 19, 2015 at First Baptist Church, Junction City, Kansas.

Mrs. Durkee died at 11:50 a.m., Friday, September 11, 2015 at West Vue Nursing Center.

She was born March 21, 1930, at Beloit, Kansas, to John Gildersleve and Bessie Rorabaugh Gildersleve.  On September 4, 1955, she was married at Junction City, Kansas, to Eldred Lee Durkee, who preceded her in death on November 2, 1974.  Mrs. Durkee was a member of the First Baptist Church, Junction City, Kansas where she was active in Sunday school, ladies group and bible school.

She is survived by two sons, Danny Durkee, wife, Lynda, West Plains, Missouri and Barry Durkee, wife, Jennifer, Karlstad, Minnesota; six grandchildren, Ashley Durkee, Julie Schneider, Jason Durkee, Cody Durkee, Emily Durkee and Katelyn Durkee; two great-grandchildren, Adelyn and Celise Schneider; one brother, John Gildersleve, Beloit, Kansas; one sister, Irma Koster, Beloit, Kansas; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, four brothers and three sisters, precede her in death.

Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Joan E. Collins, 72, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Collins died at 10:40 a.m., Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at her home.

She was born June 24, 1943, at West Plains, Missouri, to Robert T. Long and Emma Jean Gray Long.  Joan attended schools in West Plains and on August 25, 1962, was married at West Plains, to Robert Lee Collins, Sr., who preceded her in death on February 6, 1999.  She was a homemaker and loved her family very much.  Joan enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by two sisters, Ann Cannon, Independence, Missouri and Debbie Long, West Plains, Missouri; two brothers, Mike Long, wife, Karen, West Plains, Missouri and Ron Long, wife, Bethel, Rogers, Arkansas; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Her parents, husband, one son, Robert Lee Collins, Jr., one nephew, Jared Long and one brother-in-law, Ken Cannon, precede her in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Jerry Lee Nettles, 73, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 10, 2015 in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Nettles died 5:40 p.m., Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri.

He was born October 6, 1941 at Corning, Arkansas to Orin Nettles and Edna Potts Nettles. On November 17, 1975, Mr. Nettles was married at Houston, Missouri to Glenda Mofield. Before his retirement, he worked in construction doing concrete finishing. He enjoyed gardening, growing flowers, raising dogs, loved hunting and was a great Cardinal baseball fan. Mr. Nettles was a Christian.

He is survived by his wife, Glenda “Sue” Nettles, of the family home; four children, Jim Nettles, wife, Dynise, Kirk Nettles, wife, Angela, Brianna Hennessey, husband, Steven and Jody Scheig, all of West Plains, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Candis, Catie, Adam, Little Jerry, Trey, Ethan, Lexi and Shane; seven great-grandchildren and one on the way; one brother, Billy Joe Nettles, wife, Shirley, Rockford, Illinois; two sisters, Verna Mae Hopkins, husband, Eugene, Corning, Arkansas and Wilma Jean Franklin, Cabool, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.

His parents, two brothers and four sisters precede him in death.

Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 9th, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Family and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A memorial service for Douglas Kelvin Fine, 27, Springfield, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 12, 2015, at 6^th Street Church of God, West Plains, Missouri.  Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at 6^th Street Church of God.  A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday at Baptist Hill Cemetery with Pastor Kevin Smith officiating.

Mr. Fine died at 6:15 p.m., Friday, September 4, 2015.

He was born December 30, 1987, at West Plains, Missouri, to Kelvin Fine and Gayla Hayes Owens.  Mr. Fine was a veteran, having served with the United States Army.  He was very intelligent and had a great sense of humor.  The last years of his life Mr. Fine worked with the homeless and those battling addiction.  He adored playing with his son and was looking forward to the arrival of his daughter, Scarlet.  Douglas was dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his father, Kelvin Fine, wife, Donna, West Plains; his mother, Gayla Owens, husband, Bruce, Salem, Missouri; fiancé, Maranda Styczyski, Springfield; one son, Greyson Sean Styczyski; two brothers, Clint Holt, wife, Patty, West Plains and Scott Holt, wife, Christine, St. Louis; three sisters, Kayla Fine, Houston, Missouri, Kelsey Bush, husband, Stephen, Salem, Missouri and Daphne Graham, husband, Chris, West Plains; grandmothers, Laura Fine, West Plains, and Janice Hayes, Caulfield, Missouri; great-grandmother, Lucy Tackitt, West Plains; aunts and uncles, Trin Wilson, Terry Fine, Tammy Fine and Keith Fine; cousins, Erica, Samantha, Russell and Nicholas; and numerous nieces and nephews.

His grandfathers, John Fine and Jim “Kitten” Hayes, him in death.

Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A Celebration of Life for John N. Wiles, 69, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 9, 2015, followed by a visitation, at The First Christian Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home

John died Thursday, September 3, 2015, at Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains.

He was born October 6, 1945, at West Plains, Missouri, to Dr. Jack N. Wiles and Betty Coon Wiles.  John graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1963 and went on to graduate from Drury College (University) in Springfield, Missouri in 1967. While at Drury, John was a member and officer of Sigma Nu Fraternity. He then pursued his law degree from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. While at Tulane, he served as a member of the Tulane Law Review and graduated in 1970 with his Juris Doctor in Law.

John married the love of his life, Georgiana Dickey on August 12, 1966 in Cabool, Missouri.  John and Georgiana have two children: John (Jay) N. Wiles, II and Dee Georgiana Wiles Evans.

John and Georgiana moved to West Plains in July of 1970, where, after passing the Missouri Bar exam, he established his law office. In 1971, John was appointed Howell County Prosecutor and served two terms. In addition to his law office, John took great pride in the development of Wiles Abstract and Title Company. John also served on the board of the Missouri Land Title Association in various capacities and ultimately as President of the Missouri Land Title Association from 1991-1992.

John believed strongly in his community and took every opportunity to give back to West Plains in many ways, including through:
1) Recognition and award for his Pro Bono legal work with juveniles in the 37th Judicial Circuit in 2000;
2) Habitat for Humanity;
3) Industrial Development Corporation of Howell County/West Plains
4) West Plains Rotary Club, as both a member and former President;
5) West Plains Library Board
6) President of the West Plains Library Foundation 2003-2004 and a member from 2001-2006;
7) Long-standing member of the West Plains Chamber of Commerce and Chamber “Citizen of the Year” in 2009;
8) Member of the Missouri State University Development Board from 2003-2009;
9) Member of Mt. Zion 327 Masonic Lodge of West Plains;
10) Missouri State University Advisory Board;
11) West Plains Country Club lifelong member and President of the Board for two terms;
12) West Plains Bank & Trust Company Board of Directors for 30 years
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Georgiana Dickey Wiles of West Plains; Son, John N. Wiles, II, his wife, Billie and children, Michael and Destiny of West Plains and Jimmy of Springfield; Daughter, Dee Georgiana Wiles Evans, her husband Randal and children, Robert and Brandon, of West Plains. John is also survived by his brother, Tom Dee Wiles and his wife, Gayle, of Springfield; and his sister, Elizabeth Ann Wiles Godwin and her husband, Dr. Lehman Godwin, of Springfield; and four nieces and nephews.

Mr. Wiles will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  A private burial will be held.  In Lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to the Dr. Jack N. Wiles Scholarship at the West Plains branch of Missouri State University and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Clara Martha Holman, 84, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Holman died 12:58 a.m., Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Brooke Haven HealthCare. She was born February 21, 1931 at Alma, Michigan to Stanley Peliwo and Mary Blajzna Peliwo. On October 8, 1953, she was married at Chicago, Illinois to Donald Holman. Mrs. Holman enjoyed gardening and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of West Plains.
She is survived by her husband, Donald Holman, of the family home; three children, Glen Holman, wife, Carolyn, Keller, Texas, Karen Friga, Nixa, Missouri and Joyce Frye, Dora, Missouri; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, two sisters and six brothers precede her in death.

Prayer service and visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, September 7th, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or Livingstone University and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Adeline Deloise Burge, 85, Gainesville, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 6, 2015, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Burge died at 10:20 p.m., Thursday, September 3, 2015, at Gainesville Healthcare.

She was born July 27, 1930, at Bald Knob, Arkansas, to Clyde Lyman Dotson and Perolar Belle Baxter Dotson.  She was married on May 15, 1947, at Salem, Arkansas, to Dick Edwin Burge, who preceded her in death on March 29, 2006.  She loved her family and supported many charities.  Mrs. Burge was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by one brother, Harold Dotson, two nephews, Jeff and Danny; one niece, Angela Dotson; and many great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.

Her parents and husband precede her in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Saturday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Homeland Cemetery.

A memorial service for Larry Dale Stewart, 68, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at a later date at Center Grove Baptist Church, Moody, Missouri.

Mr. Stewart passed away at his home on September 1, 2015, with his wife and daughter at his side.

He was born December 7, 1946, at Jonesboro, Arkansas, to Floyd and Wilma Stewart.  Mr. Stewart was a Vietnam Veteran, having served with the United States Air Force.  On December 16, 1974, he was married to Connie Zeferjahn in Garden Grove, California.  They had one daughter, Shannon Alayne Stewart, born March 29, 1976.  Larry was a member of Center Grove Baptist Church, Moody, Missouri.  He loved his church and family very much and enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Connie Stewart, of the family home; one daughter, Shannon Dumas, husband, Stephen, Pottersville, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Travis Stewart, wife, Misty, Ryan Craig, Matthew Craig, Daniel Craig, Jared Craig, Kaitlynn Brown, Dustin Stewart and Tyler Legg; three great-grandchildren, Jay, Jaxon and Alayna Stewart; and best friend, Larry Hopkins.

His parents and one daughter, Kimberly Adams precede him in death.

Graveside services for Louise Juanita “Lou” Morris, 75, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 4, 2015, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Morris died at 4:40 p.m., Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at Brooke Haven Health Care.

She was born June 27, 1940, in Ozark County, Missouri, to Orville Lee Gunter and Ethel Mettie Collins Gunter.  She graduated from West Plains High School.  On September 5, 1990, Mrs. Morris retired after thirty years of service as a supervisor at Western Electric.  She was a member of Communication Workers of America and after retirement, worked as a manager of VFW Post 5789, Lee’s Summit, Missouri.

She is survived by one son, Gary Dale Morris, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; two step-daughters, Joanne Mossie, Kansas City, Missouri and Linda Mossie, Greensboro, North Carolina; one grandson; three brothers, Norman Gunter, wife, Betty, Bill Gunter, wife Evalee and Bob Gunter, wife, Barbara, all of West Plains; three sisters, Barbara Gunter, West Plains, Janet Jeffery, husband, Wendell and Joyce Crawford, husband, Bob, all of Springfield, Missouri; and several nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Her parents, husband, Marvin Morris and two sisters, Lucille and Anna, precede her in death.

Mrs. Morris will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m. Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Richard Blaine Thompson, 68, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 29, 2015, at the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Thompson died 5:25 p.m., Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at his home.

He was born January 24, 1947 at Olden, Missouri to George Boone Thompson and Delilah Blanche Brower Thompson.  He graduated from the West Plains High School with the Class of 1964 where he was a noted athlete. On April 29, 1967, he was married at the Pomona Christian Church to Brenda Brown and to this union were two children, Richard B. Thompson, Jr. and Tina Thompson.  Mr. Thompson was a veteran having served with the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict.  Before his retirement, he was in the car business for forty-one years having been a salesman at Brad Guffey Motors, Inc.  Mr. Thompson was an avid horseman, was a life time member of the Missouri Fox Trotters Horse Breed Association, spending every year either showing, judging or watching the annual celebration, as well as visiting with old friends. He loved playing cards, enjoyed watching sports, especially Cardinal baseball and spending time with family and friends. Mr. Thompson was of the Christian faith and on April 20, 2015, Richard and Brenda rededicated their faith.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Thompson, of the family home; two children, Richard Thompson, Jr., wife, Shawn, Branson, Missouri and Tina Thompson, Springfield, Missouri; three grandchildren, Audrey Thompson, Blaine Thompson and Trenton Lovan, wife, Mia; one brother, Norman Eugene Thompson, wife, Donna, Arlington, Texas; two sisters, Kathy Hollingshad, husband, Guy and Wanda Heselton, all of West Plains, Missouri; father-in-law, Carl Brown, West Plains, Missouri; brother-in-law, Leon Brown, wife, Rose, Brandsville, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Linda and Donnie Daugherty.

His parents, two brothers, George Alvin Thompson and Robert Wayne Thompson, mother-in-law, Fanny Brown and one brother-in-law, Alvin Heselton, precede him in death.

Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 28th, at the Langston Street Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the OMC Cancer Treatment Center Building Expansion and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Cayden Steven Hannah, 2 month old son of Daniel and Stacy Hannah, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 29, 2015, at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, West Plains, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Cayden went to be with the Angels at 6:30 a.m., Sunday, August 23, 2015, at his home.

He was born June 10, 2015, at West Plains,  to Daniel Ray Hannah and Stacy Ann Miller Hannah.

He is survived by his parents, Daniel & Stacy Hannah; grandparents, Evyann Hannah, Danny Hall, Robert Miller and Ginger Perryman; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Burial will be in the Cole Cemetery, Theodosia, Missouri.  Memorial Contributions may be made to Cole Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Jackie Dean Russell, 74, Lebanon, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 29, 2015, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Russell died at 2:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 25, 2015, at Lebanon South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born May 1, 1941, at Lamar, Missouri, to John David Russell and Rosa Jane Brewer Russell.  On February 24, 1974, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Janet Louise Nesbit.  Before his retirement, Mr. Russell was employed with West Plains Housing Authority and Fairview School.  He loved to paint, hunt and fish.  He was a Mason and will be missed by all who loved and knew him.  Mr. Russell was a Christian.

He is survived by three children and eight grandchildren, Jeffrey Russell, fiancee’, Jennifer Brownlee and their children, Olivia and Bailey, Michael Cockrum, wife, Marilyn and their children, Mason, Myles and Marcus and Kellie Woody, husband, Steven, and their children, Korey, Kaitlynn and Kameron; one brother, Jim Russell; one sister, Roseann Springs; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents, one son, Jason Russell, four brothers, John, Ed, Claude and Bob Russell and two infant sisters, precede him in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Friday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorial Contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice, Lebanon, Missouri and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Martha Louise Harris Callahan, 83, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 30, 2015, at Homeland Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Callahan died at 5:43 p.m., Wednesday, August 26, 2015, at Brooke Haven Health Care.

She was born August 13, 1932, to Ted and Agnes Harris.  Louise was a professional cosmetologist and business woman in West Plains for fifty-five years.  She loved all aspects of her job, especially making people look and feel better about themselves.  Louise, along with others, worked hard to establish a chemotherapy fund in Howell County, for disadvantaged women, before the Look Good Feel Better program was started.  She enjoyed her family, friends, gardening and traveling.  Louise was a member of the Pioneer Saddle Club and the First Presbyterian Church of West Plains.

She is survived by three children, Elizabeth Callahan, Ballwin, Missouri, John Edward Callahan, wife Cheryl and Ted Lee Callahan, wife, Annette all of West Plains; one step-son, Kenneth Callahan, Midland, Texas; two grandchildren, Brianna and John Ryan; three step-grandchildren, Allison, Ashlyn, husband, Brandon and Sean; one brother, Ted Eugene Harris, wife, Norma Sue, West Plains, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, two husbands, Hayden and Donnie Callahan and two brothers, Winfred and Sidney, precede her in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Saturday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.   Memorial Contributions may be made to Charles F. and Joanne Knight Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center in the Department of Neurology at Washington University or Missouri Council of the Blind and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Richard Lee Murrell, went home to the Lord on August 25, 2015, at the age of sixty-six years.

He was born October 30, 1948 at West Plains, Missouri, to Vera Ovene Lee and Walter M. Murrell.  He graduated from Willow Springs High School with the Class of 1966.  Rich earned a bachelor of journalism degree from University of Missouri-Columbia in 1970 and remained an avid Tiger fan.  While at Mizzou, he served as Homecoming chairman, was a member of Marching Mizzou, QEBH and was proud to have been the first Tiger mascot after the tradition was reintroduced in 1968.

Rich served in the United States Army Reserves for twenty-one years, completing his service as a Major.

Following a brief career in advertising, he became the business manager of the Agape Players and performed with the Christian singing group that toured the United States and many foreign countries.  He later earned a Master of Divinity degree from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Kansas City, Missouri and a Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Education from Southwestern Baptist Seminary, Ft. Worth, Texas.  While working on his PhD, he served as an associate dean of students at Texas Christian University.  After completing his education, Rich joined the staff of the Southern Baptist Sunday School Board and LifeWay Christian Resources working first in Nashville, Tennessee, as director of adult discipleship resources and later in Reno, Nevada, as a network partnership director. He also served churches in Middletown, Pennsylvania and Nashville.  He returned to Kansas City in 2009 and until recently served as the minister of administration for the Nall Avenue Baptist Church, Prairie Village, Kansas.  Among his many volunteer roles, he was committed to the Willow Springs Scholarship Club.

Rich was a generous man with a big smile and an even bigger heart.  He will be missed by those who had the privilege to know him.

Rich was preceded in death by his parents and brother, William H. Murrell.

He is survived by two brothers Dallas Murrell, Metamora, Illinois and Bill Holden, Dudley, Missouri; many beloved cousins; a loving extended family; and many dear friends.

A Memorial Service will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Nall Avenue Baptist Church, 6701 Nall Avenue, Prairie Village, Kansas followed by Graveside services at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 31, 2015, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, West Plains, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Visitation will be held from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. Sunday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial Contributions may be made to Willow Springs Scholarship Club, P.O. Box 484, Willow Springs, MO 65793 and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A Memorial Service for Alberta “Bertie” Lucile Davis, 71, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 5:30 p.m., Monday, August 31, 2015, at Journey Church Ozarks, 315 W. Thornburgh St., West Plains, Missouri.
Mrs. Davis died at 1:45 a.m., Friday, August 28, 2015, at her home.

She was born April 26, 1944, at West Plains, Missouri, to James Edward Taylor and Edna Mavis Forbes Taylor.  On November 14, 1980, she was married at West Plains, Missouri to Terry Don Davis who preceded her in death on October 19, 2009.  Bertie loved her husband very much.  They spent many happy years together.  Bertie was a very hard working and loving person.  She has five children, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren of whom she loved and enjoyed very much.  She also enjoyed going on trips to the south, never missing out on stopping in New Orleans, with her husband and family.  She also loved and enjoyed her Chihuahuas.  Bertie enjoyed working in her many beautiful flower gardens and watching NASCAR with her family, in particular cheering for Brad Keselowski and a few of her other favorites.  When her children were young, Bertie and Terry were always faithful at taking their children on lots of very fun camping and boating outings, and yearly trips to the ocean.  Bertie enjoyed going to auctions and collecting many different and beautiful tea pots.

She is survived by five children, Brenda Smith, Gassville, Arkansas, Cindy Coats, husband, Tony, Kevin Kintner, wife, Dawn, Christi Collins, husband, Graham and Tara Payne, husband, James, all of West Plains; thirteen grandchildren, Brandi Bentley, Devan Smith, Shaelee Edwards, Corey Brotherton, Blake Brotherton, Kasi Brandstitter, Audi Cotter, Brad Kintner, Brandon Kintner, Clay Collins, Austin Collins, Allie Payne and Kadie Payne; and fourteen great-grandchildren.

Her parents, husband and one great-grandchild, Paisley Marie Brotherton, precede her in death.

Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Makayla Anne Prewett, 3 month old daughter of Jeffery Prewett and Sarah Gray Prewett, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 31, 2015, at Pine Lawn Cemetery, Winona, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Makayla went to be with the Angels at 7:07 a.m., Wednesday, August 26, 2015.

She was born May 26, 2015, at West Plains, Missouri, to Jeffery Prewett and Sarah Gray Prewett.

She is survived by her parents, Jeffery and Sarah Prewett; four brothers, Zachary Gray, Brett Prewett, Jimmie Prewett and Austin Boyd; one sister, Madeline Prewett; grandparents, Sharon Ashmead, Jim Gray and Martha Prewett; and a host of other family.

Her grandfather Ernest Prewett precedes her in death.