A memorial service for Gregory Allen Grogan, 70, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Van Patten Woods, Wadsworth, Illinois.
Mr. Grogan passed away at 12:58 p.m., Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Ozarks Healthcare.
He was born October 19, 1954, at Waukegan, Illinois, to Granville Grogan and Cynthia Bouwens. Mr. Grogan enjoyed fishing, ice fishing, watching drag races and sprint car races. He loved working; he worked for many years as a cement mason before working in construction, remodeling houses, landscaping and tree services. He enjoyed helping people and would give anything to help those in need.
He is survived by the mother of his children, Paula Bell; three children, Amy Rice and husband, Dan, Jamie Grogan and significant other, Daniel and Phillip Jendrey and wife, Patti; thirteen grandchildren; one great-grandchild on the way; two brothers, Leo Grogan and wife, April and Larry Grogan and wife, Theresa; one sister, Dawn Larson; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents and two brothers, Granville (Granny) Grogan, Jr. and Gary Grogan, preceded him in death.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home
A Celebration of Life service for James William Woodby, Jr., 63, Dora, Missouri, will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, July 28, 2025, in the Main Room of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Woodby passed away at 2:14 a.m., Monday, July 21, 2025, at his home.
He was born March 13, 1962, at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, to James William Woodby Sr. and Joan Luella Pearcey Woodby. On May 8, 2007, he was married to Simah Bat Emunah. Mr. Woodby was a truck driver for over thirty years and was proud of his work. He was devoted to his family and cherished spending time with his wife and kids. Mr. Woodby enjoyed shooting and reloading his guns and working on his yard, and he loved studying Scripture.
He is survived by his wife Simah Bat Emunah, of the family home; eleven children, Jessica Woodby (Nick), James Woodby III (Noel), Jenifer Woodby, Simcha Woodby, Tseidle Woodby, Aviyah Woodby, Ethan Woodby, Eli Woodby, Gabriel Woodby, Matthew Woodby, and David Titman; four grandchildren, Jacob Woodby, Nicholas Ott, Jr. , Gage Clevenger and Vanellope Wolfe; one brother, Daniel Woodby (Rebecca); two sisters, Lamesha Hurley (Tyrone) and Patricia Woodby; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
His parents preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Louis Children’s Hospital and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Patricia Ann Henderson, 82, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 25, 2025, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Henderson passed away at 8:28 p.m., Saturday, July 19, 2025, at her home.
She was born May 22, 1943, at Marshfield, Missouri, to Delmer Vernon and Anna Lou Silkey. On July 10, 1959, she was married at Ozark, Missouri, to Robert Henderson. Mrs. Henderson enjoyed crocheting, boating, and gardening, and she loved getting to know people. She was a devoted wife and mother, and she enjoyed raising her family and being involved with all of their sports. Mrs. Henderson was of the Christian faith and attended Hill Top Chapel for many years.
She is survived by her husband, Robert; four children, Robert Henderson, Jr., Stanley Henderson (Brandy), Donald Henderson (Julia), and Tammy Lynn Lewis (Kenton); eighteen grandchildren; forty-nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, in-laws, Lester and Mildred Henderson, one son, Kevin Henderson, and one granddaughter, Ashley Kay Henderson, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Evergreen Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Kinsman Charles “Al” Kosin, 90, of West Plains, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, at home under the care of Ozarks Healthcare Hospice.
Mr. Kosin was born in Geneva, Illinois, the eldest son of Rev Wesley and Gladys Kosin. He graduated from Wheaton Academy (now Wheaton Christian High School) in 1953. He married Mary Ann Lammers on October 29, 1955, and the two had three children together, Sheila, John, and Sandy. Early on Kinsman worked for Zenith and later worked as an auto mechanic. He retired as a union carpenter.
On June 25, 1977, Al married Rebecca Kyser (nee Grimm) in Galena, Illinois. Rebecca had four sons from a prior marriage, Tom, Rodney, Donald and Steve. Shortly thereafter, they made their home in West Plains, until Rebecca’s death in 1998.
On May 25, 2000, Al married Mona Ragsdale (nee Harris) of West Plains. During their marriage they enjoyed traveling and tending their garden until Mona’s passing in 2019.
Al was active in the Elks at both Wheaton Lodge 2258 and West Plains Lodge 2418. He served as an Exalted Ruler in both lodges. He enjoyed fishing and camping in his earlier years
He was preceded in death by spouses Mary Ann, Rebecca, and Mona; son, John; stepson, Rodney. He was also preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Mary (Michael) Hards of Sidney, Australia; and sister Beatrice Kosin, who died in November 1972, while serving as a missionary in Laos.
He is survived by a brother, Rev. Frederick Kosin (Jenny) of Darlington, South Carolina; Daughters Sheila Willer (Craig) of Bartlett, Illinois, and Sandra Gallimore (Mark) of Ferryville, Wisconsin. He is also survived by stepsons, Thomas Damm (Theresa), Donald Kosin, of West Plains, and Steve Kosin of Merrillville, Indiana.
A memorial service is planned for September 5, 2025, 10:00 a.m. at Spring Creek Community Church, 3432 E State Route K, West Plains, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are appreciated and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
A memorial service for Robert Lee Sermon, 81, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 2, 2025, at First Baptist Church.
Mr. Sermon passed away at 6:15 a.m., Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Pleasant Valley Manor.
He was born October 25, 1943, at Saint Louis, Missouri, to Clarence and Emily Poteet Sermon. On August 17, 1963, he was married at Cassville, Missouri, to Shirley Woods, who preceded him in death on March 16, 2025. Mr. Sermon was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved his family, friends, and his dogs. He was a Mason for more than fifty years, and a Shriner for more than thirty-five years. Mr. Sermon was a member of First Baptist Church of West Plains for over twenty years.
He is survived by one son, Robert Sermon; one brother, Billy Sermon and wife, Sandy; one sister, Ruby Dodson and husband, Woody; and many nieces and nephews.
His parents, wife, three brothers, Herbert, Thomas, and Sam Sermon, and two sisters, Catherine Whittington and Marcella Durbin, preceded him in death.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main Street, West Plains, MO, 65775.
Lindy Wood-Russell, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on July 17, 2025, in West Plains, Missouri. She was 63 years old.
To capture the life of someone so deeply loved feels nearly impossible—but Lindy’s warmth, strength, and spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
Born in Lynwood, California, on September 24, 1961, Lindy dedicated her life to caring for others, both personally and professionally. As a registered nurse, her compassion and intelligence touched the lives of many. But above all else, her deepest passion was her family—especially her grandchildren, whom she adored endlessly.
Lindy spent her time between Atascadero, California, and West Plains, Missouri, always putting family at the center of her world. She is survived by her children Jared Russell, Janna Stone, and Jamie Ganster, and her treasured grandchildren Jayden, Journey, Jaycie, Brooke, Jackson, and Valerie. She is also survived by her sister Nancy Wood, and her nieces and nephew: Katy, Sarah, and Justin.
She was preceded in death by her husband and the love of her life, Jeff Russell.
Lindy will be remembered for her sharp wit, warm heart, and unwavering dedication to the people she loved. Her absence leaves a space that cannot be filled, but her spirit and memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew her.
A burial will take place at Pine Mountain in Atascadero, California. The date and details will be announced at a later time.
A celebration of life service for Stephen Alan Mitchell, 69, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2p.m. Saturday, August 16, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church of West Plains.
Mr. Mitchell passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Ozarks Healthcare.
He was born February 29, 1956, at Frankfurt, Germany, to George Mitchell and Mabel Bostick. On August 28, 2010, he was married at Branson, Missouri, to Elizabeth Laporre. Stephen dedicated much of his life to serving others as a paramedic and volunteer firefighter. He had a strong sense of duty and compassion, always willing to help those in need. He enjoyed shooting guns, sailing, and was an exceptional cook. His dry wit and love of laughter endeared him to all who knew him. Mr. Mitchell loved his family deeply and found great joy in caring for others.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Mitchell, of the family home; one daughter, Gewel Niebaum and husband, Brian, of Lee Summit, Missouri; three stepchildren, Ezmeralda Niebaum, Uston Delos Santos, and Remali Delos Santos; one former daughter-in-law, Cassie Delos Santos; two sisters, Patricia Trout of Colorado, and Julia Azua of Las Vegas, Nevada; one aunt, Deloris Cantwell; two nieces, Carroll, and Jennifer; four nephews, William, Raymond, Nicholas and wife, Erin, and Benjamin; and eleven great nieces and great nephews.
His parents preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to any charity of choice, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri.
Funeral services for Janice Lorraine Adkisson, 61, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 26, 2025, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Adkisson passed away at 2:52 a.m., Thursday, July 17, 2025, at her home.
She was born on October 3, 1963, in Rota, Spain, to George and Barbara Anson Hurd. One of four children, she grew up with her siblings David, Helen, and James (Jimmy) Hurd. Her father, a Petty Officer 1st Class in the United States Navy, moved the family to several locations before settling in West Plains, Missouri, in 1975. Janice graduated from West Plains High School in 1981. On November 26, 1982, Janice married Dennis Adkisson, joining the Adkisson family with love and warmth. Together, they raised two daughters, Mandi Graham (husband, Brandon Graham) and Jodi Adkisson. They were blessed with two granddaughters, Mallorie and Lillian, who brought immense joy to Janice’s life. She was a devoted dog-mom to Daisy, and also adored her three grand-dogs – Macie, Chief, and Ranger – who filled her home with love and joyful spirits. Janice was a committed member of the United Free Will Baptist Church for many years before finding her spiritual home at Faith Chapel. Her faith was a guiding light throughout her life, exemplified by her kindness, compassion, and unwavering support of friends and family.
Janice was preceded in death by her beloved grandparents, George and Francis Hurd and Wilfred and Esther Anson, her parents, George and Barbara Hurd, her father-in-law, Ernest Adkisson, her stepfather-in-law, Donald Holt, brothers, David and Jimmy Hurd, sister-in-law, Sheila Adkisson, and nephew, Roy Glen Sexton, Jr.
She is lovingly remembered and survived by her devoted husband, Dennis; daughter, Mandi and son-in-law, Brandon, daughter, Jodi; granddaughters, Mallorie and Lillian; mother-in-law, Eudene Holt; sisters-in-law, Venita Fritz (and husband, Joe), Geneva Andrews (and husband, Gordon); brother-in-law, Glennis Adkisson; and numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends who will forever cherish her memory.
Janice’s life was a testament to faith and family. She will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Visitation will be held prior to the service, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Glenwood School and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Floyd Barton Bench, Jr., 94, West Plains, MO will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 25, 2025, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home with visitation from 1:00-2:00.
He was born December 28, 1930, at Koshkonong, Missouri, to Floyd and Hazel (Helmer) Bench and grew up in Lanton, Missouri, with his three sisters (Jean, Irene, and Clara Zell) and one brother (Bob). He graduated from West Plains High School in 1949. He served in the US Navy from 1951-1955 during the Korean War. He was married to Vadna Fore August 30, 1956. He went to work at the International Shoe Company in 1956 and retired in 1993 along with Vadna. Jr and Vadna spent 20-plus years in southern Texas during the cold Winter months in West Plains in which they met and became friends with so many people from all over the U.S. and Canada.
He was a member of the Pottersville Baptist church. He was a testament to being one of God’s servants that shone brightly with his love of family, community, and the outdoors.
The Lord called Floyd, Jr. home at 4:30 a.m., Monday, July 7, 2025, at West Vue Nursing Home to be with his wife, Vadna and son, Steven. Also, to be with his parents, his four siblings and their spouses, Thelma Jean Hogan and husband Vance, Bobbie Leland Bench and wife Mary, Ellen Irene Cherry and husband Dennis, and Clara Zell Cherry and husband James. He was also preceded in death by his nephew, Gary Vance Hogan.
He is survived by his daughter and husband Brenda and Brad Bergeson, Prairie Village, Kansas, his granddaughter and husband Cassie and Derrick Mitchell, and great-granddaughters Addison and Noelle Mitchell, all of Lenexa, Kansas. Also, he is survived by nephews Neal Hogan (Linda), Randy Hogan (Sheila), Tim Cherry (Brenda) and Gary Hogan’s wife Vicki and nieces Renee Hastert (Terry), Cindy Doss (Jack), Stephanie Raines, Pam Kenney (Albert), Tammy Keith (Jeff), Charisse Bench, and Lisa Riggs (Ralph) and their families.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon Bible Society or American Heart Association and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Benard (Ben) Douglas Weisbrod, 84, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Mackey Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Weisbrod passed away at 12:52 a.m., Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at his home.
He was born June 10, 1941, at Jamestown, New York, to Orvie Douglas Weisbrod and Vivian Fay Kelley Weisbrod. On March 9, 1973, he was married at Mountain View, Missouri, to Evelyn Heverns. Ben was a Christian; he touched so many lives throughout his life and will be missed. Mr. Weisbrod was a member of Providence Baptist Church for twenty-seven years.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn (Ebbie) Weisbrod, of the family home; two sons, Steven Weisbrod and wife, Kim, Clever, Missouri and Orvie Weisbrod and wife, Misty, West Plains, Missouri; two daughters, Cindy Coffman and husband, Mark, Corsicana, Texas and Katrina Weisbrod, Seymour, Missouri; thirteen grandchildren, Danielle, Faith (Dayton), McLane, Gabe, Bonnie, Ben, Rad, Kyia, Hoyt, Knox, Kailyn, Leo and Evie Ann; several great-grandchildren; two brothers, Phil Weisbrod, Houston, Missouri and Eddie Weisbrod and wife, Rita, West Plains; one sister, Lavon Head, Hardy, Arkansas; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Roy Heverns and wife, Kathy, Richard Heverns, Mike Howell and wife, Norma and Cathy Heverns; and many nieces and nephews.
His parents, brothers and sisters-in-law, Denver, Rodney, Audra, Alice, Gene, Carl, Leona and Al, preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideon Bible Society, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri.
Funeral services for Noble Paul McAfee, 100, West Plains, Missouri, formerly of Birch Tree, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. McAfee passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Ozarks Healthcare.
He was born February 14, 1925, at Mill Creek, Shannon County, Missouri, to Homer McAfee and Cassie Norris McAfee. On March 31, 1957, he was married at Birch Tree, Missouri, to Evelyn Laveda Martin. Paul retired from Smith Flooring after working for thirty-eight years; his employer has stated to the family they never met a man like him, he never asked for anything, worked every day only missing one day the entire thirty-eight years. Mr. McAfee enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved attending church.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-eight years, Evelyn McAfee, West Plains, Missouri; five children, Retha Evans and husband, Mike, Caulfield, Missouri, Steve McAfee and wife, Diane, Summersville, Missouri, Fred McAfee and wife, Joyce Birch Tree, Missouri, Sheila Dunn, Mountain View, Missouri and Bruce McAfee, West Plains; four grandchildren, Amber Evans Carr and husband, Brandon, Springfield, Missouri, Kayla Moyer and husband, Wade, Springfield, Missouri, Jeri Stroburg, Salem, Missouri and Clayton Brown, St. Louis, Missouri; two great-grandchildren, Austin Moyer and Jasmine Osburn; two sisters, Crystal Taber and husband, Bob, Mountain View, Missouri and Terresa Baker, Kansas City, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, one brother, Herb McAfee and two sisters, Goldie Vermillion and Bessie Akers, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to any charity of choice, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri.
Funeral services for Marcelle Kay (Marcie) Roberts, 52, Dora, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 18, 2025, at Ball Church of Christ, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Marcie passed away on Wednesday, July 9th, at 4:52 p.m., at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis.
She was born on August 1st, 1972, in Wasco, California, to Jerry and Judy (Tallon) Tackitt. On September 7th, 1990, she married her best friend, Wes Roberts, at Elijah Church of Christ. Marcie was baptized at 8 years old by her father and was a devoted member of Ball Church of Christ. She loved her church family deeply and found great joy in singing hymns and serving others. Marcie had a big heart and a fierce momma bear spirit. Over the years, she cared for many she considered her own—through teaching and beyond. Her home was always open, often filled with “extras,” and her front porch became a place of comfort for those in need of advice, a good laugh, or simply a listening ear. Her love for her family was immense, and nothing brought her more joy than being a Granny. She never missed a chance to hold a baby. Marcie also found peace on backroads, singing her heart out—especially to her favorite songs by The Judds.
She is survived by her loving husband, Wes Roberts, and their nine children: Jay Roberts and wife Kim, Olivia Mackey and husband Scott, Bobbi Roberts, Alli Huffman and husband Tyler, Austin Roberts, Matthew Roberts, Kaylee Roberts, Stacy Roberts, and Silas Roberts. She is also survived by her six grandchildren: Madison, Jase, Waylynn, Rosalie, William, and Leroy; her sister Lori Tackitt; her parents Jerry and Judy Tackitt; and many beloved nieces, nephews, and close friends.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, JB and Virginia Tackitt and Jerry and Lizzy Tallon, as well as her father-in-law and mother-in-law, John Henry and Purna Roberts.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Ball Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Ball Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Donna Rae Phelps, 90, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 14, 2025, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Phelps passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at West Vue Nursing Center.
She was born October 22, 1934, in Howell County, Missouri, to Clara Collins Fox and Adam Edward Fox. On May 22, 1955, she was married at Kansas City, Missouri, to Elmer (Bud) Phelps, who preceded her in death on September 11, 2008. Donna was a huge part in raising her sister, Peggy, after their mother, Clara, had to obtain employment outside of the home after the death of her husband, Adam. One of Donna’s proudest days occurred when she received her high school diploma after years of working at the Shoe Factory. She loved making quilts and collecting dolls. Mrs. Phelps attended Union Grove Baptist Church and enjoyed her church friends.
She is survived by two children, Michael DeMoss and wife, Carol, West Plains and Donna (Midge) Dawson and husband, Ron, West Plains; six grandchildren, Michelle Blake and husband, Bert, Warrenton, Missouri, Rusty Shipley and wife, Karen, Gassville, Arkansas, Jaime McGhee and husband, Darrell, Ethan DeMoss, all of West Plains, Earl Maynard Phelps, Carlsbad, New Mexico and Brandi DeMoss, State of Utah; seven great-grandchildren, Tristan, Tucker and Turner Blake, Myles and Alexis (Madi) McGhee, Candace Shipley and Jax DeMoss; her sister, Peggy Wright; her brother, Darrell (Bub) Kelley; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, step-father, William Earl (Pop) Kelley, her son, Buddy, two brothers, Hershel and Herlin Fox and a beloved nephew, David Lee Fox, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Union Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Union Grove Cemetery, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri.
Funeral services for Everett Loyd Summers, 93, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 12, 2025, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Summers passed away at 11:41 a.m., Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Cedarhurst.
He was born April 19, 1932, at Oakland, Iowa, to Loyd Manuel Summers and Eda Francis Summers. On January 8, 1957, he was married in Howell County, Missouri, to Patricia Vandagriff. Mr. Summers was a veteran, having served with the United States Army, receiving the Korean Service Medal, two bronze service stars, United Nations Service Medal and National Defense Service Medal. Everett loved farming, fishing and hunting deer and turkey, especially with his wife.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Summers, of the family home; one son, Everett Loyd Summers, Jr., of the family home; one son-in-law, Benny Nale, Springfield, Missouri; four grandchildren, Trenton Nale, Nixa, Missouri, Austin Nale, Springfield, Missouri, Hanna Nale, Columbia, Missouri and Hailey Nale, Jenks, Oklahoma; one sister-in-law, Betty O’Dell; and several nieces and nephews, including special niece, Kathy Parker, who had been taking care of him for the past three years.
His parents and one daughter, Linda Nale preceded him in death.
Burial will be at Howell Valley Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elk Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri.
A celebration of life service for Cleta Mae Collins, 80, Pomona, Missouri, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Pomona Christian Church
Mrs. Collins passed away at 9:00 a.m., Monday, July 7, 2025, at NHC HealthCare.
She was born June 1, 1945, at Mountain View, Missouri, to Douglas Guy Dean and Lucille Patterson Dean. On January 11, 1964, she was married at Pomona, Missouri, to Sammey Collins. Mrs. Collins worked at the State Bank of Willow Springs for thirty-two years. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, her flowers and traveling. Mrs. Collins loved her family.
She is survived by her husband, Sammey Collins, of the family home; two children, Sheila Soffiotto and husband, Stephen, Overland Park, Kansas and Sammey Collins and wife, Stephanie, Pleasant Hill, Missouri; three grandchildren, Dalton Soffiotto, Sawyer Collins and Sutton Collins; one brother, Charles Dean and wife, Brenda, Mountain Grove, Missouri; two sisters, Linda Sewalt and husband, Otto, and Elina Crewse, all of Mountain Grove, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, one brother, Leslie Dean and one sister, Mabel Cox, preceded her in death.
A private burial will be at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Christos House, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri.
Funeral services for Martha Jean Sims, 80, Pottersville, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 10, 2025, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Sims passed away at 6:55 p.m., Sunday, July 6, 2025, at her home.
She was born December 5, 1944, at Bakersfield, Missouri, to John Homer Davis and Sallie Ann Teverbaugh Davis. On December 8, 1962, she was married at Pottersville, Missouri, to Victor Edward Sims, who preceded her in death on December 19, 2012. They were married for 50 wonderful years. Martha graduated from Bakersfield High School with the Class of 1962. She retired from the Missouri Highway Patrol as a driving examiner. Mrs. Sims was a member of Love Thy Neighbor Homemaker Extension Club and was a member of Crider Church of Christ.
She is survived by three children, Lesa Harris, Lance Sims and Aaron Sims and wife, Christy; four grandchildren, Rachel Shomshor and husband, Andy, Trey Harris and wife, Molly, Derek Riddle and Nathan Sims and wife, Savannah; four great-grandchildren and one on the way; one brother, Jerry Davis; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, four brothers, Mack, Burl, Jim and Darel Davis and five sisters, Mary Fienhold, Sue Brown, Patsy Talbott, Freda Bridges and Helen Marie Davis, preceded her in death.
Burial will be at Pottersville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pottersville Cemetery, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri.
Sandra Lea Bosserman was born November 8, 1949, in Peace Valley, Missouri, to Madge and Stacy Leach. She drew her last breath on June 28, 2025, at the age of 75.
Sandy was a wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, preacher, writer, confidant and friend. She loved life and brought a spark of joy and creativity to wherever God led her. Taking the words of Jesus seriously, Sandy and Maurice opened their home to young people needing a place to lay their heads, often greeting them with a burrito and a cinnamon roll. Sandy loved to write: scavenger hunts and games for her family, Ma and Jed skits, advent devotionals, poems, sermons and the back of Church of the Brethren bulletins. She loved the church and loved God. She did not need others to believe like her or look like her in order to extend God’s love. She saw God’s face in all and in all of creation.
Sandy’s life was a life well lived and a life strongly missed by those she left behind: her husband of over 54 years, Maurice Bosserman, her son, Chris Bosserman and son-in-law, Ty Watkins, her son, Kelly Bosserman and daughter-in-law, Melissa Bosserman along with their three children, Elle, Porter and Hudson Bosserman, her daughter, Jennifer Bosserman and children, Luke, Chloe and Izzy Forsyth, her son in spirit, Will Cousins, her brother, Randy Leach and sister-in-law, Terry Leach as well as a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and sisters and brothers in Christ. May we strive to let God’s light lead our path in the same way that Sandy did.
A service to celebrate Sandy’s life will be held at the Cabool Church of the Brethren in Cabool, Missouri on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. Visitation time in the church fellowship hall will follow the service. All are welcome.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
A memorial service for Richard Vernon Robey, 66, Jackson, Missouri, formerly of West Plains, will be held at a later date.
Mr. Robey passed away at 3:22 a.m., Monday, June 30, 2025, at Jackson Manor.
He was born January 9, 1959, at Long Beach, California, to Robert Vernon Robey and Betty JoeAnn Rodgers Wilhelm. He loved being outdoors, camping, bowling, dancing, racing cars, working on cars and building model cars. Mr. Robey enjoyed get togethers with family and friends. Richard had a great sense of humor and loved a good practical joke. He loved his family and cherished his grandkids. Mr. Robey served as a volunteer firefighter in San Bernadino County, California.
He is survived by his mother, Betty JoeAnn Wilhelm, Scottsbluff, Nebraska; one daughter, Donna Martin and husband, Billy, Gainesville, Missouri; four grandchildren, Harley and Elizabeth Martin, both of Gainesville, Missouri, Darren Barton, Kokomo, Indiana and Andy Ashley, Kempton, Indiana; one sister, Syndi Rogers and husband, Jim, Scottsbluff, Nebraska; one niece, Brittany Robey; three nephews, Bradley, Kyle and Jesse Robey; and many other nieces, nephews and cousins.
His father, George Wilhelm, Sr., one son, Richard Vernon Robey, Jr., one granddaughter, Bailey Sky Martin, two brothers, Dennis Robey and George Wilhelm, Jr. and two sisters, Terry Lynn Robey and Debbie Wilhelm, preceded him in death.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Carol Ann Lee, 69, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 4:25 a.m., Friday, June 27, 2025, at West Vue Nursing Center.
She was born January 21, 1956, at Memphis, Tennessee, to Howard Bailey and Juanita Gewin. Ms. Lee was a hard worker and retired from being a dispatcher in Memphis, Tennessee. She was loved by her family and will be missed.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Roxanna Patricia Isenberg, 87, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 5:02 p.m., Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at West Vue Nursing Center.
She was born October 31, 1937, at Palo Alto, California, to Alexander Isenberg and Madalyn Jeffery Isenberg. Roxanna enjoyed riding and showing horses in her early years and in 1955, she was honored as Queen of the Rodeo at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California. She graduated from college in 1957 before marrying Thomas Auger. It was during this time she learned how to drive a truck. She and Thomas had three children, Taralyn, Tommy and Tina. After their divorce, she met Billy Kirby, who she later married. During their marriage she worked as the subscription editor of the New Woman’s Magazine in Miami, Florida. In 1994 they moved to West Plains, Missouri. During her time in West Plains, Roxanna worked with Gammill Sewing Center and Six Sisters, teaching quilting and sewing classes. She also served the community as a volunteer at the Lanton Fire Department, serving on the board. Roxanna had a passion for helping people, whether it was serving on the fire department, organizing fundraisers or making quilts and blankets for people in need after natural disasters such as the Joplin tornado and Hurricane Katrina. She was an inspiration to those around her and had a way of bringing out the best in people. This was especially the case with her bonus grandchildren, Kevin Farris and Kialy Farris-Boone.
She is survived by three children, Taralyn Balla and husband, John, Tommy Auger and Tina Bryant; four grandchildren; two bonus grandchildren, Kevin Farris and Kialy Farris-Boone; several great-grandchildren; one sister, Renny Tenney; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents and first husband, Thomas Auger, preceded her in death.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
