Graveside services for Joann Louise Kallansrud, 89, Pomona, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Kallansrud passed away at 10:57 a.m., Saturday, April 23, 2022 at her home.
She was born May 5, 1932, at Burlington, Iowa, to Robert Sieler and Gertrude Nelson Sieler. On April 4, 1954, she was married at Bedford, Indiana, to Beryl Allan (Kall) Kallansrud, who preceded her in death on October 19, 2001. Joann enjoyed gardening and loved her cats. She loved making her late husband’s life interesting.
She is survived by two children, Charles Raymond Clampitt, Pomona, Missouri and Cynthia Jane Teel, San Bernardino, California; four grandchildren, Dianna Wire, Heather Clampitt, Steven James Teel and Tianna Jean Clampitt; and one great-grandchild, Porter Niesen.
Her parents, husband and one son, Jimmi Douglas Kallansrud, preceded her in death.
Graveside services for Mary Thomasina Surritte, 92, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 24, 2022, at Amy Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Surritte passed away at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Baptist Retirement Village, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
She was born February 16, 1930, at Bakersfield, Missouri, to Thomas Luther Rhoads and Oma Mae Lewis Rhoads. On April 30, 1950, she was married at Hocomo, Missouri, to Benny (Dale) Surritte, who preceded her in death on December 2, 2015.
She is survived by: her daughter, Dalene and her husband, Kenny Wells, her son, Ken and his wife, Nita Surritte. Grandchildren: Kendra and Patrick Smith of Edmond, Oklahoma, Cacey and Lauren Wells of Boone, North Carolina and Kelsey Jeremy Baldwin of Edmond, Oklahoma. The lights of her life are her great grandchildren: Terra Wells, Harper Mae Wells, Lincoln Silas Smith, and Ari Dillon Baldwin each one when you mentioned their names she literally would light up.
Her parents, husband, five siblings and great-grandson, Hudson Taylor Wells, preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to waterislife.com and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Donna Maxine (Graham) Keith, 81, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 23, 2022, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Keith passed away at 11:45 a.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at NHC Healthcare.
She was born April 3, 1941 at Des Moines, Iowa, to Roy and Nellie Graham. On April 3, 1982, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Jerry Keith. Donna was married to Jerry, the love of her life, for forty-one years. She loved to arrange flowers. She really loved to be in style. She enjoyed traveling. Donna was a collector of teddy bears and angels. She was a member of Good News Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Red Hat ladies. Donna loved to cook for her family, and to cook the fish that Jerry caught. She loved to work with the kids in church. She also loved going to yard sales and shopping at flea markets.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry, of the family home; three children, Robert Wood and wife, Julie, Fulton, Missouri, Theresa Smith and husband, Richard, Nixa, Missouri, and Tammy Adrian and husband, Keith, Lebanon, Missouri; four stepchildren, Dwayne Keith and wife, Brenda, Panama City Beach, Florida, Gary Keith and wife, Amy, Marshfield, Missouri, Greg Keith and wife, Debbie, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and Eric Keith and wife, Jennifer, Greenville, Missouri; twenty-four grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and one sister, Glenda Myers, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Her parents Roy and Nellie Graham, one grandson, Landon Dale Adrian, and one sister, Sharon Graham, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held prior to the service, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Moody Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Society and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Christopher Andrew Meissen, 71, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 4:08 p.m., Friday, April 15, 2022, at West Plains, Missouri. Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Constance (Yerk) Farel passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022, at the age of seventy-seven years
The daughter of Viola and Clarence Yerk, Constance grew up in the Baptist and Methodist faiths. She married Gene Farel in Belvidere, Illinois. Mrs. Farel loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandson.
She is survived by her husband of fifty-eight years, Gene Farel, of the family home; one son, Marc Farel, Belvidere, Illinois; one son-in-law, Tom Shattuck, Poplar Grove, Illinois; three granddaughters, Emily Kusters (Brett) and Hannah Farrell, Racine, Wisconsin, and Jenna Shattuck, Poplar Grove, Illinois; one grandson, Evan Shattuck, Poplar Grove, Illinois; one great-grandson, Wallace Kusters, Racine, Wisconsin; three sisters, Shirley of Belvidere, Wisconsin, Doris of Sharon, Wisconsin, and Margaret of Florida.
She was preceded in death by her loving daughter, Michelle (Missy) Shattuck, her mother, Viola, her dad, Clarence (who was killed during World War II), brother, Joseph, and sisters, Judy and Lois.
At Connie’s request, there will be no service at this time. Thanks to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home for their many years of service for the Farel family.
Funeral services for Joyce Ann Smith, 77, Jonesboro, Arkansas, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 22, 2022, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Smith passed away at 9:00 a.m., Monday, April 18, 2022, at Baxter Regional Medical Center, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
She was born June 19, 1944 at West Plains, Missouri, to Fred Redburn and Ruth Elizabeth Montgomery Redburn. On December 14, 1962, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Gary Smith. Mrs. Smith enjoyed rock collecting, hiking, and traveling with Gary. She loved spending time with her granddaughter. Mrs. Smith was a member of Refuge Church of the Assemblies of God in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
She is survived by her husband, Gary; one son, Matthew Smith and wife, Erica, Jonesboro, Arkansas; one granddaughter, Brianna; one brother, Floyd Redburn and significant other, Marsha, Chadwick, Missouri; one sister, Barbara Goodwin and husband, Mark, Athens, Georgia; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, one sister, Kathryn Ritchie, and one brother, Ray Redburn, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Refuge Church and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Junior Tess Hunt, 85, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Hunt passed away at 10:27 p.m., Sunday, April 17, 2022, at his home.
He was born June 5, 1936, at Moody, Missouri, to Tess and Ruth Helen Nicks Hunt. On January 6, 1956, he was married to Norma Jean Driskell, who preceded him in death on January 5, 1992 (one day before their 36th Wedding Anniversary). One son, Randy was born to their union. On March 13, 1993, he was married to Vonda Williams Coldiron. Junior told his family that being married to Vonda made him a better person. He was the owner/operator of Hunt’s transmission for a number of years. Junior was an avid fisherman and enjoyed watching Randy and his grandchildren play sports. Mr. Hunt was a member of the Moody Church of Christ for fifty-seven years.
Junior leaves behind his wife, Vonda Hunt, of the family home; one son, Randy Hunt and wife, Karen, West Plains; his marriage to Vonda gave him two step-daughters, Vonna Doering and husband, Doug, West Plains and Ronna Turner and husband, Brent, Rogers, Arkansas; Junior cherished his four grandchildren, Brice Hunt and wife, Ava, Ethan Hunt, Regan Turner and Jake Turner; his life was brightened the last two years with a great-granddaughter, Nora Jean Hunt; two brothers, Ronnie Hunt, Kissee Mills, Missouri and Norman Hunt and wife, Beverly, South Fork, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, 1st wife, one brother, Roger Dale Hunt and one sister, Aliene Gordon, preceded him in death.
Mr. Hunt will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan Outreach Center or 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 Lavada Talburt, 87, of West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, April 21, 2022 at Trinity Worship Center in West Plains, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Lavada took her heavenly flight home to be with her Lord and Savior on Easter morning, Sunday April 17th, 2022, at 9:37 a.m., at Ozarks Medical Center.
Lavada was born on February 11, 1935 at Moody, Missouri, to William Harold Dixon and Maggie Opal Durham Dixon. On April 25th, 1951, she was united in marriage to Amos Talburt at Pekin, Illinois. Amos and Lavada were married 55 wonderful years before his passing on October 16th, 2006.
Lavada was a woman of strong Christian faith and instilled her love of Christ in her children, their spouses and her grandchildren, leaving a legacy that will forever live on in the lives and hearts of her family. She worked very hard throughout her life, working for many years at Rawlings Factory in Willow Springs, Missouri, and then ending her work career at Steelville Schools in Steelville, Missouri, where she served as janitorial custodian before finally retiring. In her past time she enjoyed working outdoors in her flowers, crocheting, doing ceramics, spending time at her childhood family farm and collecting rocks. But most of all, she treasured time spent with her family and loved ones. Lavada loved people, never met a stranger and anyone that met her, instantly loved Lavada.
She is survived by two sons, Hal Talburt of West Plains and Rad Talburt and wife Joanne, of Doniphan, Missouri, and one daughter-in-law, Ramona Talburt, of Sycamore, Missouri. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Shayne Talburt and wife, Stephanie, of Doniphan, Missouri, Bryce Talburt and wife, Shelby, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Grant Talburt and wife, Clancy, of West Plains, Missouri, and Seth Talburt and wife, Kirsten, of Ava, Missouri. Lavada leaves behind two great granddaughters, Braidy and Landry Talburt of Doniphan, Missouri, and one great grand baby due in July. In addition to her children and grandchildren, she is survived by her only brother, John Dixon and wife, Esther, of Willow Springs, Missouri and three sisters, Jean Fielding, Springfield, Missouri, Faye Hampston, Staten Island, New York and Marilyn Hunsperger and husband, Ken, of Miami, Oklahoma. Many nieces and nephews, who she loved deeply, also survive.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her only daughter, Sondra Talburt, one son, Wayne Talburt, and two sisters, Aileen Hood and Novaleen Bertini.
Visitation will be at Trinity Worship Center on Thursday, prior to the funeral, beginning at 12:00 noon. Burial will take place at the Moody Cemetery in Moody, Missouri. The family requests that any memorial contributions be made to the church she attended, Trinity Worship Center, and contributions may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Wilbur Don Ramey, 86, Norwood, Missouri, passed away at 7:28 p.m., Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
A memorial service for Bryan David Owenby, 54, Universal City, Texas will be held from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 14, 2022, at the West Plains Civic Center, West Plains, Missouri.
Bryan passed away April 2, 2022, at his home.
He was born November 10, 1967, to his late parents, Bonnie Richmond and Burl Owenby. Bryan was raised by his step-father, Jarvin Bickel, who loved him dearly. Bryan enjoyed family time, group motorcycle rides and volunteering every year at the San Antonio Rodeo. His motorcycle was his most prized possession. Bry was a devoted Christian man who spoke about the Lord to everyone he knew.
He is survived by three daughters, Ashley Owenby, Sara Redfield and husband, Josh and Stormy Airhart and husband, Anthony; four grandchildren, Mila Wienhoff, Kayden Airhart, Zoe Redfield and Zachary Redfield; four brothers, Burl Owenby and wife, Teresa, Dale Owenby and wife, Nancy, Floyd Owenby and wife, Bonnie and Wendell Owenby; two sisters, Becky Perdue and Tammy Logston and husband, Roger; several nieces and nephews ; Bryan was especially close to his cousin, Marty Witt; his best friend, Jason Fulson; his work team at USAA; and his friends at Willow Springs.
His three parents, one daughter, Jessica Owenby and one sister, Wanda Vanalstine, preceded him in death.
Graveside services for Minnie G. Dossett, 97, Southaven, Mississippi, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Dossett passed away April 13, 2022.
She was born July 20, 1924, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, to the late Elza Claude Peach and Dessie Ann Lowe Peach. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and granny. Minnie spent her life beside her late husband Raymond Yarbor gardening, tending their farm and raising their four children. These last few years she has spent time spoiling her great-great-grandkids. She loved her gospel music and visiting with her family.
Minnie will be remembered by her children, Helen Sue Schuetz, Larry Yarbor, Linda Sanders and Douglas Yarbor; 14 grandchildren; many great and great-great-grandchildren.
Her parents, husband, Raymond Yarbor, second husband of five years, Paul Dossett, one son, Larry Yarbor, eight siblings and one granddaughter, Teresa Sue Schuetz, preceded her in death.
Visitation services will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Richard Davis Richardson, 76, Dora, Missouri, passed away at 10:01 p.m., Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Ozarks Healthcare, after a brief illness.
He was born August 23, 1945 at Hot Springs, Arkansas, to Mercer B. Richardson and Annie Mae Burk. Richard grew up in San Angelo, Texas, before moving to West Plains, Missouri, where he graduated from West Plains High School in 1964. He attended Kansas State University, worked for Pepsico, and as a long-haul truck driver, before his retirement brought him and the love of his life, wife Theresa, back home to Dora. A fiercely proud man who was always quick with a joke and a smile, Richard had a twinkle in his eye and a personality bigger than life. He loved his family deeply though the words often escaped him. Richard and Theresa traveled the world and had countless adventures, but there was never any place they’d rather be than the farm. Richard enjoyed watching old Westerns, football, spending his time working on the farm, and always rooting for his beloved Kansas State Wildcats.
He is survived by his wife, Theresa; four children, Doug (Debbie) Richardson, Tisha Richardson (David Osborn), Keith Richardson (Amy), and John (Michelle) Brock; four grandchildren, Delaney (Lance) Schmidt, Justin (Shana) Scicluna, Sara and Oliver Snelson; two great-grandsons, Christian Scicluna and Braxton Schmidt; one brother Mercer (Leslie) Richardson; two sisters, Nancy (Rogers) Byler and Sue (Don) Jones; cousin, best friend, and brother from others, James Hollingshad; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Richard is predeceased by his parents Ann White and Mercer Richardson.
A celebration of Richard’s life will be held and announced at a future date. Memorial contributions may be made to any charity of choice and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Viva Lee Garner Stanley, 96, Springfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 14, 2022, at County Line Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Stanley passed away at 7:00 a.m., Friday, April 8, 2022 at her home at Montclair Senior Living, Springfield, Missouri.
She was born October 1, 1925, at Pickren Hall, Arkansas, to Otho Leslie Ivester and Cynthia Ethel Morrison Ivester. She was married to Jim Garner, who preceded her in death on August 12, 1983. Viva loved her flowers, her yard and traveling. She was in a guitarist in a country band and enjoyed playing at nursing homes. Mrs. Stanley was a member of Sunset Church of Christ, Springfield, Missouri.
She is survived by three children, Bob Garner and wife, Karen, West Plains, Missouri, Patty Warren and husband, Gordon, Warrensburg, Missouri and Connie Garner, St. Petersburg, Florida; seven grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; twelve great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husbands, Jim Garner and Jim Stanley, one sister, Fannie Garner and one brother, Davis Ivester, preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to County Line Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Linda Sue Nale, 63, Springfield, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 9, 2022, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Nale passed away peacefully early on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri, after a two year courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
She was born March 3, 1959, at West Plains, Missouri, to Everett and Patricia Summers. She attended K-8 at Howell Valley School and then high school at West Plains High School, graduating in 1977. Linda also attended Missouri State University, West Plains, Bethel College, McKenzie, Tennessee and Missouri State University, Springfield, where she graduated in 1981 with a degree in Elementary Education and then later with her Master’s Degree in Elementary Education. Linda was saved in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Elk Creek, near West Plains. During her early high school years, she met Benny Ray Nale, also of West Plains. The two found an immediate connection and together they attended high school dances and dated up until their marriage on December 12, 1981. Linda loved singing (what a beautiful voice), playing the piano, cross-stitching, her faith in God and Jesus and of course, her cherished family. Mrs. Nale taught elementary school for six years at Crane, Missouri, eight years at Sequiota Elementary School and sixteen years at Sherwood Elementary School, both in Springfield, Missouri, before retiring in 2015 after thirty years of service. Linda loved children and teaching her students ranging over the years from K – 6 with an emphasis on 4th grade. During her years at Sherwood Elementary, other teachers there who had elementary aged children did all they could to make certain their children were placed in Mrs. Nale’s class, as her reputation was strong as a loving, compassionate, caring teacher who held her student’s best interests at heart, all the while maintaining an orderly classroom without raising her voice. After retirement, Linda even tried her hand at a couple of semesters of teaching college students at Missouri State University. While our hearts are broken completely, we do know that Linda knows no more pain with her new heavenly body promised to her by God and her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She will always be remembered, missed and loved.
She is survived by her husband, Benny Nale; their four children, Trenton Nale, Austin Nale, Hanna Nale and Hailey Nale, all of Springfield, Missouri area; her parents, Everett and Patricia Summers; one brother, Everett Loyd Summers; one aunt, Betty O’Dell; cousins, Kathy Parker, David O’Dell and wife, Lily, and their daughter, Cassandra; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Donald (Bud) and Marie Nale, all of West Plains.
Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery, West Plains, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Harry Duane Tarter, 71, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 9, 2022, in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Tarter passed away Friday, April 1, 2022, at his home.
He was born April 9, 1950, at West Plains, Missouri, to Ernest Lawrence Tarter and Ruth Helen Roberson Tarter. Harry graduated from West Plains High School in 1968; he was a member of the Zizzer football team and also was a member of FFA where he served as Vice President of the West Plains Chapter in 1967 – 1968. On November 10, 1984, he was married at Smith Chapel in West Plains, Missouri to Betty Harmon. His love for agriculture and farming began when he was in 6th grade; he and his Dad became partners in their livestock and established T and T Farms. Mr. Tarter worked for Colonial Bread Co. for eighteen years when retired; he then drove a school bus for Junction Hill so he was able to spend more time with his children and to focus on the family farm. Harry loved to tell jokes and never met a stranger; he also loved fishing and hunting. Mr. Tarter was a member of the United Freewill Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of thirty-seven years, Betty Tarter, of the family home; one daughter, Misti Redus and husband, Kenneth, Doniphan, Missouri; two grandchildren, Kenzie and Cole Redus; one sister, Norma Jean Langston, Hot Springs, Arkansas; brother-in-law, David Harmon and wife, Tammy, Bourbon, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews .
His parents, one daughter, Mynde Nicole Tarter, his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ethel and Jess Harmon, two brothers-in-law, Dale Harmon and Carl Langston, preceded him in death.
Visitation services will be held from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Valley Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mynde Tarter Memorial Scholarship or Tarter-Thompson Endowed Scholarship and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
A memorial service for Marc Ryan McKenzie, 44, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 8, 2022, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. McKenzie passed away at 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Cori Manor, Fenton, Missouri.
He was born March 12, 1978, at Houston, Texas, to Sidney Marvin McKenzie, III and Sherry Alexander McKenzie. On June 6, 2010, he was married at West Plains, to Cindy Avgerinos. Mr. McKenzie was a veteran, having served with the United States Army. He worked as a pipeliner. Marc played football while attending Sam Houston College; he loved all things football and enjoyed the Texas teams. He was a jokester through and through.
He is survived by his wife, Cindy (Sunshine) McKenzie, of the family home; five children, Peyton Payne McKenzie, Houston, Texas, Maci Rey Lynn McKenzie, Sadie Nicole Roberts and husband, McGwire, TyLane John-Mitts Thomas and Tyler Jase Thomas, all of West Plains; two sisters, Holly Romee Crites and husband, Robert, College Station, Texas and Ashley McKenzie, West Plains; his mother, Sherry McKenzie, West Plains; his grandparents, Sidney Marvin McKenzie and wife, Sally, Conroe, Texas and Marilyn Anderson; one nephew, Jacob Romee; one niece, Shelby Schilling and husband, Derek; one great-nephew, Jack; and one uncle, Mike McKenzie and wife, Laura, Buffalo, New York.
His father, Sidney Marvin McKenzie, III, grandparents, Charles and Norma Alexander, two uncles, Marc McKenzie and Raymond, two aunts, Anna and Betty and one nephew, Xander Pilkington, preceded him in death.
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.
Funeral services for Connie Sue Bales, 59, Bakersfield, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 8, 2022 in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Bales passed away at 12:53 p.m., Monday, April 4, 2022, at her home.
She was born May 2, 1962, at Rockford Illinois, to Claude and Mabel Joann Hall Strain. On June 28, 1980, she was married at Leota, Missouri, to Ronald Bales, who preceded her in death on November 8, 2019. Mrs. Bales attended Church of Christ in Bakersfield. She had worked at Baxter Lab in Mountain Home, Arkansas for eighteen years. Connie was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and friend; she loved her grandbabies very much and will be missed.
She is survived by two children, Kristy Lovorn and husband, Shane, Salem Arkansas and Alicia Vandiver and husband Eric, Bakersfield, Missouri; five grandchildren, Savana Lovorn, Gracie Lovorn, Emmett Lovorn, Kaylie Vandiver and Kandon Vandiver; one sister, Kathy Harper and husband, James, Caulfield, Missouri; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
Her parents, husband, and one sister, Sharon Baney, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in Free Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Breast Cancer Association and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Shelley Lynn Krecker, 50, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Krecker passed away at 12:57 a.m., Saturday, April 2, 2022, at her home.
She was born January 11, 1972, at West Plains, to Ronald Evins and Sandra Hunt Evins. On July 10, 2010, she was married at Lanton, Missouri, to Gregory Krecker. Mrs. Krecker was the Assistant Postmaster at Sturkie, Arkansas. Shelley loved her animals and enjoyed crafting. She was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her husband, Gregory Krecker; six children, Ryan Reid, Stanley Reid, Daniel Krecker, James Krecker, Michael Boland and Kyle Krecker; her parents, Ronald and Sandra Evins; one brother, Matthew Evins and wife, Denice; her paternal grandmother, Hazel Evins; mother-in-law, Lucille McAlvey; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jim Browder and wife, Kaye and Sandra Jordan and husband, Jim; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Her paternal grandfather, Troy Evins, maternal grandparents, Noel and Agnes Callahan Hunt and father-in-law, Robert McAlvey, preceded her in death.
Visitation services will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Amy Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Robert Lee Judd, 52, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Evergreen Cemetery, 10298 County Road 8530 south of West Plains.
Mr. Judd passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022, at his home.
He was born January 15, 1970, to Francis and Wanda Judd, the youngest of six children. Robert was a kind and loving man. He always had a smile and never met a stranger. Robert loved his music and tinkering with lawn mowers. His greatest joy in life was his children, Shala Dawn and James Lee. Prior to becoming disabled, he worked at Newton’s Group Home caring for others.
He is survived by his children, Shala Dawn Judd and James Lee Judd, of the family home; his mother, Wanda Judd; five siblings, Margaret Collins, Frank Judd, Marilyn Lair (Michael), James Judd (Kelly) and Kathy Young (Dennis); the mother of his children, Melissa Daily; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
His father, maternal and paternal grandparents, preceded him in death.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family to help defray burial costs and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
A Celebration of Life, with Military Honors, for Richard Benedict Dold, 85, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 2, 2022, at First United Methodist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Richie was born July 22, 1936, to Alois and Veronica (Froni) Mondlock Dold, in the small town of St. Martin, Minnesota. His faith became sight on March 22, 2022, when he at last saw the face of his redeemer. He passed away at home after a year-long battle with cancer.
High school years were spent at St. John’s Prep Boarding School in Collegeville, Minnesota, where Dick, aka “Buck”, was a four-year letterman on the championship football team. He was always proud of being a Johnnie. Joining the Air Force in 1956 as an Airman Basic, he achieved the rank of Master Sergeant before earning his college degree in History and becoming a new 2nd Lieutenant in 1970. He spent his career in California, Guam, Arizona, Iceland, New Mexico, France, Alaska, and Colorado. Following his retirement from the Air Force as Captain in 1980, he became a civilian employee of the Air Force Reserve Center, retiring a second time in 1998. The day after his retirement, he moved to West Plains, Missouri. Season ticket holders for the United States Air Force Academy football team for twenty years and Sponsor Parents for over a dozen cadets were two of his favorite pursuits. After graduation, some cadets still considered the Dolds another set of parents. A life-long bowler, Dick always wanted to bowl a 300 game, and he came within a hair’s breadth of accomplishing his goal. Dick was a true bibliophile and delighted in loaning books to his friends. He enjoyed his new home in the Ozarks and served as Chairman of the West Plains Pride Committee for three years. He was responsible for the “Welcome to West Plains” sign at Highway 63 and Preacher Roe Boulevard. Dick loved his church and held several positions, including President of the Methodist Men. His Sunday School class was special and he considered each member a personal friend. The church membership and our family friends have been great support throughout his illness. Special thanks to Ozarks Healthcare Hospice for their loving care.
Dick and Jan (Howard) Dold were married December 12, 1970, in Alamogordo, New Mexico. They raised two children, Bridget Dold Miller of Aurora, Colorado, and Eric (Robyn) Dold of Battle Ground, Washington. He adored his three granddaughters, Megan (Mike) Dold-Nowack, Alexis Miller, and Camryn Miller. He would spend hours playing cards with “the girls”.
Dick was preceded in death by his mother, Veronica, father, Alois, and brothers, Bert and Clem Dold.
In lieu of flowers, the family (including their precious Foxy, a ten-year-old rescue) asks that you make a donation to a shelter of your choice or to the First United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.