Funeral services for Alianya (Debbie) White, 58, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 10, 2021 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Ms. White passed away at 8:52 a.m., Thursday, May 6, 2021, at her home.
She was born July 3, 1962 in the State of Pennsylvania, to Lowel James Crownover and Phyllis Duty Crownover. Debbie was a member of The Bridge Church. She loved her friends and family deeply and enjoyed genealogy and Native American History.
She is survived by three children, Angela Gibson, West Plains, Joshua Hicks, Dexter, Missouri and Brandon Hicks, San Francisco, California; three grandchildren, Riley Nelson, Madison Brown and Roselynn Gibson; one brother, James Crownover and wife, Jeannie, West Plains; one sister, Sandi Shaw and partner, Becky Cain, Springfield, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents and one sister, Sherri Hollis preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m., Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Mackey Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mackey Cemetery or The Bridge Church and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Hazel Irene Call, 83, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 10, 2021 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Call passed away at 8:24 p.m., Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Evelyn’s House, St. Louis, Missouri.
She was born April 12, 1938, at Wynn, Arkansas, to Arthur McCammon and Sarah Coleman McCammon. On February 18, 1956, she was married at Hernando, Mississippi, to Troy Lee Call, who preceded her in death on April 25, 2017. She enjoyed singing, dancing, crafting and tending to her yard and flowers. Mrs. Call was a member of Washington Avenue Church of Christ.
She is survived by four children, Lisa Judd, West Plains, Anthony Call, Rapid City, South Dakota, Donna Call, West Plains and Paula Call, Jefferson City, Missouri; three grandchildren, Ashley Judd, Kasey Judd and Christopher Quinn; eight great-grandchildren, Kilie, Hannah, Annabella, Jackson, Breanna, Gabe, Landen and Noah; three great-great-grandchildren, Weston and Waylon and Owen due in August; four brothers, A. T., Danny, Ricky and Darrell; three sisters, Shirley, Juanita and Linda; several nieces and nephews; and her dog, Heidi.
Her parents, husband, one daughter, Pamela Bonita Call, three brothers, Clarence, Ernest and Paul and seven sisters, Ruth, Dorothy, Earline, Karen, Retha, Pat and Sarah, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Monday, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Girdner Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Girdner Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Julia Fay Padgett, 77, Tucson, Arizona, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 10, 2021 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Julia Fay Padgett was born March 27, 1944 to Ralph and Vivien Padgett. She grew up in Mountain View, Missouri, graduating from high school there in 1963 when they were still the Pirates. Julie graduated from William Woods College and taught in the St. Louis Parkway system for a short period before moving to Tucson where she attained her master’s degree from the University of Arizona. After serving as a counselor in the public school system there she again attended UA in pursuit of a PHD in Psychology. Upon receiving that degree she completed her education administration career at both the University of Northern Arizona and the University of Arizona. She loved the Southwest and remained there until she passed peacefully into eternal rest April 30, 2021 surrounded by a family of dear friends. Julie was very active and was always the one who knew where to fish and how to bait the hook. She could steer the canoe as well as run the ski boat. Julie was talented in fixing things around the house, enjoyed wood craft and was very creative. She loved her Westies dogs and was an avid golfer.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Robert Allen (Bob) Fite, 82, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Fite passed away peacefully May 5, 2021, surrounded by his family.
He was born March 29, 1939, at South Fork, Missouri, to George Clarence and Edra Fern Rogers Fite. Bob attended Mount Zion Elementary School, a one room school, in South Fork, Missouri and graduated from West Plains High School in 1957. Upon graduating high school, he entered the highway construction trade. Bob helped to build federal and state highways throughout Missouri. These projects took him all over the state. He also worked on water retention projects and airport runways, like the Thayer, Missouri Airport and the West Plains Regional Airport in Pomona, Missouri. Additionally, Bob did site prep work for numerous factories in southwest Missouri. In the late 1970’s, he worked with his twin brother, James (Jim) at Twin F Construction. He worked in highway construction until his retirement in the early 2000’s. After retirement, Bob still found pleasure in running heavy equipment. Bob married his sweetheart, Vera Sue Jolliff Fite on July 28, 1960; they recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. To this union were born two children, Jacquelyn and Keith. In 1976 Bob became a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ. Shortly thereafter, he was called to ministry and preached for a number of years. He became an ordained minister for Assemblies of God and served as a deacon at Endurance Church. In addition, he was a devoted Sunday school teacher there for over thirty-five years. Bob’s life was a true example of Christian faith; he was an enormous blessing to many. Mr. Fite was actively involved in the community. He enjoyed serving on the board of Mt. Zion Cemetery for many years, the board of Hammond Mill Bible Camp and also helped with Teens for Christ. He enjoyed camping with friends, working with earthmovers and antique tractors, fishing, spending time with grandkids and great-grandkids, playing horseshoes, gardening and caring for his home and property just outside West Plains.
He is survived by his wife, Vera Fite; one daughter, Jackie Scott and husband, Ted, West Plains, Missouri; one son, Keith Fite, Springfield, Missouri; three grandchildren, Jordan Scott and wife, Ariel, Audrey Scott and Lincoln Scott; three great-grandchildren, Isaac, Noah and Micah Scott, all of West Plains; his twin brother, James Fite, Jefferson City, Missouri; three sisters, Helen Brixey, Fulton, Missouri, Shirley Surritte and husband, Jerry, West Plains and Bonnie Hardin and husband, Ronald, West Plains, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, one older sister, Naomi Inlow, his brothers-in-law, Eldon Hardin and Cecil Brixey and one sister-in-law, Cherry Fite, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Zion Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775
A memorial service for Shirley Colbert Stephenson, 71, Willow Springs, Missouri, formerly of Searcy, Arkansas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 8, 2021, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Stephenson left us on May 1, 2021, to be with her Lord and Savior.
She was born July 6, 1949, at Falfurrias, Texas, to John Hall Colbert and Viola Bryan Colbert. On November 22, 1969, she was married at Dyersburg, Tennessee, to William R. Stephenson, who preceded her in death on November 9, 2017. She was a member of Osage Baptist Church, Alpena, Arkansas. Shirley was loving, caring, kind and always respectful to others; she never met a stranger. She was a devoted Christian, wife and mother. Shirley sang beautifully and blessed many lived with her music; she was an accomplished private piano and voice teacher within her home for many years. Mrs. Stephenson was past President of the Beethoven Club and was involved in the Jr. Beethoven Club in Searcy, Arkansas. Shirley had been an active member of First Baptist Church in Searcy, Arkansas in past years with her husband, Bill and daughter, Laura. She loved to go fishing with Bill. Shirley was a wonderful seamstress. She was a very selfless person and gave the best back rubs and hugs. She was an excellent grandmother (Gan Gan) to her three grandsons.
Those she left behind are her daughter, Laura Stephenson Bolding and husband, Todd; three grandsons, Brock, Bennett and Blake Bolding; one sister, Jeanne Colbert Ramsey and husband, Jim; one brother, Kenneth Colbert and wife, Betty; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Shirley had friends from all walks of life and treasured them all. She was a true blessing to so many.
Her parents, husband and one sister, Judy Ramsey, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held prior to the service, from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Saturday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideon Bible Society and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Ronald Dennis (Ron) Falck, 85, Independence, Missouri and formerly of West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 3, 2021 at Trinity Worship Center, West Plains, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Falck passed away Friday, April 23, 2021, at Centerpoint Medical Center, Independence, Missouri.
He was born September 9, 1935, at Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Herman Bernard Falck and Stella Henrietta Larson Falck. Ron received his education in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Los Angeles, California. On September 2, 1955, he was married at Los Angeles, California, to June Eyvonne Helmer. He made his home in Carpentaria, California for several years before moving to West Plains, Missouri in 1973. As a young man he worked as a carpenter and also with McDonnell-Douglas. He was later employed by Motel 6, traveling and opening new motels for the chain. Ron then became a truck driver, accumulating more than 3.5 million miles in his lifetime with most of those miles driven for Consolidated Freight Inc. (CFI). Ron enjoyed and was good at using electronic gadgets. He was a giver and delighted in laughing and bringing smiles to others. He loved his family and traveling. His grandchildren will always hold dear the memories of “grandpa’ taking them on special trips. Mr. Falck attended Faith Assembly of God Church in West Plains, Missouri. After moving to the Independence, Missouri area, he attended the Calvary Assembly of God Church, Kansas City, Missouri, as his health permitted.
He is survived by four children, Dale Falck and wife, Debby, Raymore, Missouri, Judy Von Allmen and husband, Dennis, West Plains, Missouri, Ronald Falck and wife, Patricia, Warsaw, Missouri and Julie Falck, Independence, Missouri; eleven grandchildren, Emily Banfield and husband, Chad, Warsaw, Missouri, Rebecca Falck Stephenson, Raytown, Missouri, Robert Falck and wife, Alyssa, Independence, Missouri, Katie Ferguson and husband, Dean, Festus, Missouri, Bryant Von Allmen, West Plains, Missouri, Elizabeth Zongker and husband, Christopher, Kansas City, Missouri, Stephany Roberts and husband, Joshua, Blue Springs, Missouri, Joshua Falck, Kansas City, Missouri, John Falck, Kansas City, Missouri, Jonathan Trantham, Independence, Missouri and Madyson Roe, Kansas City, Missouri; twelve great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, one brother, Lloyd Herbert Falck and one sister, Shirley Beryl Crofoot, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Jolliff Cemetery or Gideon Bible Society and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775. Burial will be in the Jolliff Cemetery.
Graveside services for Ruth Jerdine (Collins) DeVore, 95, Pomona, Missouri, will be held at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. DeVore passed away at 9:35 p.m., Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at Texas County Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services for Robert Dale Ellison, 71, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 1, 2021 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Ellison passed away at 11:09 a.m., Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at his home.
He was born July 10, 1949, at West Plains, Missouri, to James Edward Ellison, Sr. and Ruth Gertrude Johnson Ellison. On July 10, 1973, he was married at West Plains, to Debra Belcher. Mr. Ellison worked at Uphaus Sawmill for twenty plus years. He was an outdoorsman. Mr. Ellison loved and enjoyed spending time with his sixteen grandkids.
He is survived by his four children, Pamela Johnson, Ray Ellison, Rebecca Ellison and Robert Ellison, all of West Plains; his former wife, Debr Trott, Mountain Home, Arkansas; sixteen grandchildren; one brother, Joe Ellison and significant other, Kathy Judd, West Plains; one sister, Edith Pringle and husband, Charlie, Willow Springs; and many nieces and nephews.
His parents, five brothers, James Jr., Jack, John, Roger and Kenneth Ellison and two sisters, Sue Turnbull and Edna Strawn, preceded him in death.
Mr. Ellison will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
A memorial service for Sandra Annette Kostelnik, 69, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 1, 2021 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Ms. Kostelnik passed away at 11:20 p.m., Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Ozarks Medical Center.
She was born November 28, 1951, at Durant, Mississippi, to Martha and Raymond Blake Sr. Sandra loved her family, kids and grandchildren; she had a heart of gold. She enjoyed music and loved Elvis.
She is survived by four children, Laurie Kostelnik, West Plains, Frank Kostelnik Jr. and wife, Lea Anna, Boling, Texas, Jeremy Kostelnik and wife, Samantha, West Plains and Destry Shed, West Plains; five step-children; nineteen grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Raymond Blake, Jr. and wife, Becky, West Plains; onen sister; one niece; and two nephews.
Her parents, one grandchild, Houston Kostelnik and one sister, Caroline Jamison, preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to West Plains Regional Animal Shelter or any charity of choice and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Connie Sue York, 75, LaCygne, Kansas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Mount Calm Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. York passed away at 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 26, 2021, at Spring Hill Care and Rehabilitation, Spring Hill, Kansas.
She was born September 15, 1945, at Calico Rock, Arkansas, to Vaden White and Inez Foster White. Connie graduated from Viola High School with the Class of 1963. She loved her family and grandkids. Mrs. York was of the Baptist faith and had attended United Freewill Baptist Church.
She is survived by three children, Tina Noyes and husband, Steve, Parker, Kansas, Carl York and wife, Natalie, West Plains, Missouri and Tammie Noll and husband, Steve, LaCygne, Kansas; seven grandchildren, Jessica, Cody, Karley, Brayden, Payton, Brandon and Megan; five great-grandchildren, Kierston, Gavin, Averi, Declyn and Lincoln; one brother, Ron White and wife, Beverly, Spring Hill, Kansas; and one nephew, Ronnie White and wife, Barbie.
Her parents preceded her in death.
Mrs. York will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Mount Calm Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mount Calm Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Wayne Dwight Stubbs, 85, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 30, 2021 at Gospel Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Stubbs passed away at 6:15 a.m., Monday, April 26, 2021, at Brooke Haven Healthcare.
He was born June 24, 1935, at Siloam Springs, Missouri, to Zeke Stubbs and Minnie Collins Stubbs. On March 24, 1961, he was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Dorothy Fox, who preceded him in death on June 20, 2020. Wayne and Dorothy shared fifty-nine years of marriage. Before his retirement, Wayne worked at Amyx Manufacturing for forty-one years. He enjoyed working in his garden and tinkering with mowers. Wayne always had candy and loved to talk about the good old days.
He is survived by three children, Gary Stubbs and wife, Tamara, Gail Colvin and husband, Steve and Greg Stubbs and wife, Marion; five grandchildren, Stephanie, Elizabeth, Zachary, Geoffery and Brandon; six great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Elvis Fox; one sister-in-law, Faye Fox; special niece, Rhonda Hollingshad; several nieces and nephews; and his special little dog, Nicki.
His parents, wife, four brothers and three sisters, preceded him in death.
Mr. Stubbs will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Gospel Hill Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Brooklyn Lexlee Smith, infant daughter of Blake and Kendra Smith, Pomona, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 30, 2021 at Big Creek Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Brooklyn was born at 7:24 p.m., Friday, April 23, 2021, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. She was held, cuddled and loved on by her family until 8:47 p.m., when she went to be with the Angels and Jesus.
She is survived by her parents, Blake and Kendra Smith, Pomona, Missouri; her grandparents, Leland and Angie Earls, Scott and Amanda Smith and Leslie and Blake Osgood; great-grandparents, Gayle and Edith Surface, Kenny and Leatha Smith and Cecil Ray and Zoe Clinton; four uncles, Dalton Earls and Carson, Joel and Easton Smith; and four aunts, Dedra, Alexa and Erika Earls and Faith Smith.
Her great-grandparents, Jerry and Shirley Earls, preceded her 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 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Robert Joseph (Bob) Anstine, 87, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 29, 2021 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Anstine passed away at 5:46 p.m., Thursday, April 22, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was a beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and Friend.
He was born May 20, 1933 at West Plains Missouri to Fred Anstine and Verda Spears Anstine. Bob was the youngest of four boys. He was married to the love of his life, Susie Dern on December 20, 1964 at Koshkonong, Missouri. Mr. Anstine proudly served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955. He loved working his milk and Frito Lay routes, meeting and joking with many people. In his retirement he loved working outside on his farm, watching his grandkids play ball, and spending time with his dog, Rilie.
He is survived by his wife, Susie Anstine, of the family home; two children, Jeff Anstine and wife, Sherry, West Plains, Missouri and Randy Anstine, Moberly, Missouri; four grandchildren Jessika Hatten and husband Shay, Reece Anstine and special friend, Shawna Smith, Tiffany Grogan and husband, Benny and Zach Stokes and wife, Jessica; one great-grandchild, Stetson Stokes, all of West Plains; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry and Mildred Ball, Koshkonong, Missouri, Bob and Velva Tharp, Colorado Springs, Colorado and Bridgett Dern, Koshkonong, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Pete, Dale, and Don Anstine, one brother in law, Ray Dern and two sisters-in-law, Rosalee and Frances Anstine.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Homeland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Homeland Cemetery or 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.
Funeral services for Ruby Lee Warren, 80, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 27, 2021 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Warren passed away at 8:42 p.m., Friday, April 23, 2021, at her daughter’s home in Chestnutridge, Missouri.
She was born November 5, 1940, at Dora, Missouri, to Odie Lee Croney and Eva Alberta Welch Croney. Before her retirement, Ruby had been a restaurant owner and operator. She loved to cook, quilt, garden, sew and tend to her flowers; she loved her girls. Mrs. Warren was a member of Faith Chapel Freewill Baptist Church.
She is survived by four children, Cathy Roberts and husband, Richard, West Plains, Missouri, Brenda Guilliams, Chestnutridge, Missouri, Sharon Burton and husband, Alvin, Ava, Missouri and Leisha Patrick and husband, Rod, Highlandville, Missouri; twelve grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, six sisters, Eunice Flowers, Thelma Croney, Joan Croney, Hazel Gordon, Helen Drumright and Dorothy Stowers and three brothers, Buck, Bill and James Croney, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Sweeton Pond Cemetery.
Funeral services for Ellen Irene Cherry, 86, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at First Baptist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Cherry passed away at 11:14 p.m., Monday, April 26, 2021, at Pleasant Valley Manor. She departed this life to be with Jesus and join her husband, Dennis in Heaven.
She was born August 16, 1934, at Koshkonong, Missouri, to Floyd and Hazel Helmer Bench. Irene grew up in Lanton, Missouri along with her siblings, Jean Bench Hogan, Bob Bench, Floyd Bench and Clara Zell Bench Cherry. She received her education at Myatt Township School and West Plains High School. On November 7, 1950, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Dennis Duane Cherry, who preceded her in death on March 14, 2013. As the wife of a Naval Master Chief, Irene lived in California, Virginia, South Carolina, Rhode Island, the Philippine Islands, Florida, Illinois, Cuba and Tennessee. She thoroughly enjoyed every place they were stationed and always felt that if she and Dennis and her daughters were together, anyplace was home. Irene worked outside the home once her daughters were in school at a variety of jobs. One of her favorites was the tourism office at the Naval base in the Philippine Islands. She enjoyed getting to know the Filipino people and arranging trips that allowed the servicemen and families to see the beauty there. Irene loved the Lord and her husband, Dennis. She served in churches alongside Dennis in every place he was stationed in any capacity where she was needed, but especially as a Sunday School teacher and mentor to younger women. It was at First Baptist Church, West Plains, where she touched so many lives – mentoring younger women and babysitting for them when children were sick and along with Dennis organizing and running the first Marriage Retreat. As leaders of a large couples’ class, they met the needs of many people and were instrumental in leading many people to faith in Christ. She was a blessing to many people and an example of true Christianity.
She is survived by her daughters and their husbands, Cynthia and Jack Doss, West Plains, Missouri and Pamela and Albert Kinney, Severna Park, Maryland; her grandchildren, Rebecca Doss and partner, Teresa Hornsby, Ormond, Florida, Caleb Kinney and wife, Amber, Frederick, Maryland, Sarah Doss, West Plains, Grace Kinney Lerch and husband, Caleb, Calgary, Canada, Creghton Kinney, Emma Kinney and Mia Kinney of Severna Park, Maryland; her great-grandchildren, John and Evie Niesen, Celia Doss and Jacob Mackey all of West Plains, Hazel Mae Kinney, Frederick, Maryland; two brothers, Bob Bench and Floyd Bench and wife, Vadna; one sister, Clara Zell Cherry; one sister-in-law, Susie Whitsell; along with many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, one sister, Jean Hogan, one nephew, Steven Bench and three brothers-in-law, Vance Hogan, James Cherry and Phil Whitsell, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, at First Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or First Baptist Church West Plains Benevolence Fund and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
There can never be enough expressions of gratitude for the compassionate care Irene received at Pleasant Valley Manor during her time as a resident there. Her family is extremely grateful for the way all the employees treated her with respect and love. At the end of her life, Three Rivers Hospice provided comfort and support for her during her last days.
Graveside services for William (Bill) Sherrill Campbell, 92, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 26, 2021, at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Campbell passed away on April 22, 2021, at 5:11 a.m., at the home of his daughter and son-in-law.
He was born October 9, 1928, in his childhood home in Rolla, Missouri. His mother did not have a middle name chosen. So, she chose Sherrill after the doctor who came to the house to deliver him. After graduating high school, he served in the United States Army during the Korean War. On August 3, 1950, he married Esther Haun who preceded him in death on February 14, 2016. His 38-year working career in the milk business started by delivering bottled milk door-to-door. After retiring from Hiland Dairy, at age 59, he and Esther sold their house, stored their furniture, and took off traveling for the next 10 years. They then moved back to West Plains where he lived his remaining 23 years enjoying fishing, camping and spending time with his family. Mr. Campbell attended the First United Methodist Church of West Plains.
He is survived by one daughter, Becky Dunkin and husband, David; three granddaughters, Courtney Judd and husband, Brian, Lindsey Hughes and husband, Allan and Candace Stubblefield and husband, Robert, and family; one grandson, Bill Campbell and wife, Sarah, and family; three special great-grandchildren, Hannah, Hunter, and Lily; one brother-in-law, James Dowdy; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, wife, one son, William Jeffrey Campbell and two sisters, preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of West Plains or Three Rivers Hospice and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Shirley Rae Farel, 85, Udall, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Baptist Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Farel passed away at 11:45 a.m., Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Baxter Regional Medical Center.
She was born July 13, 1935 in Sparta, Wisconsin, to Max and Dora (Meyer) Tessman. She married Norman Farel on August 29, 1953 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Belvidere, Illinois. Shirley had an incredible servant heart and work ethic and was always willing to help anyone who asked her. She kept a meticulous home, and the day before she passed jokingly said she was never going to clean another bathroom or wash another wall again! She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, baking, and gardening, and her family will miss her incredible laughter, her Red Cake, and Christmas cookies. “Happy Noodles” will be said in her memory at family gatherings forever. Shirley loved to travel, enjoying many trips to spend time with her family. Playing Canasta and Euchre and spending time with her kids, grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her so much joy. Many friends considered her an honorary grandmother. Shirley helped care for many of her grandchildren, often after a full day at work, and said she just loved being with her babies. She had many pets throughout her life, but especially loved her sweet Daisy, who she loved and cared for over fourteen years. Shirley was a list maker, and if something was important, she wrote it down and saved many notes. Her Bible had many underlined passages, including Matthew 11:28, “Come unto me, all that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” She worked hard, and her last day of life she said, “I really should get up and clean this room, but I’m going to let someone else do it.” In her final hours she said she really prayed God would bring her home. She recited the Lord’s Prayer multiple times as it gave her peace and rest. Minutes before passing she pulled her daughter close and kissed her on the nose, and taking her last breath, she raised her hand toward Heaven. Total peace washed over her. Shirley retired from Belvedere Company where she worked in the upholstery department, and then in the customer service department. She was an Awana leader at Calvary Baptist Church in Belvidere, Illinois and was a Sunday School assistant. She was a member of the Belvedere Company Bowling league, and Belvidere Women’s After 5 Club. Later in life, she enjoyed weekly Bingo excursions with her friends. Pre-Covid she regularly attended Missionary Baptist Church.
Shirley is survived by her husband Norman; son Norman Jr. “Tink” and his wife, Cheryl Farel; daughters, Sharon Thomas and husband, Fred and Pamela Johnson and husband, Tom, all of Belvidere, Illinois; eight grandchildren, Xandra Farel, Sara Wollin, Matthew Wollin, Talie Johnson, Nick (Katrina) Brown, Steven K.C. (Kristine) Farel, Ashley Farel, and Christopher (Katie) Thomas; niece, Candy Farel Mendoza; eleven great-grandchildren Braden Ettner, Emma, Hunter, Regan and Max Wollin, Alayna Farel, Jasmin Farel, Janell, Teaghan, Zach and Karlene Brown; two sisters-in-law, Linda Hendrickson and husband, James and Ruby Cheek; honorary son, Jerry Richardson; and many nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved deeply.
She is preceded in death by her parents, one son, Steven Farel and his wife Trina, three grandsons, Cory Joe Farel, Shane Farel and Luke Wollin, nine siblings, Evelyn (Harrison) Odemoe, Harold (Lotis) Tessman, Hazel (George) Busse, Lucille Tessman, Doris (Bill) Beardsley, Mary (Larry) VanSoest, Wilber “Bill”(Margaret) Tessman, Robert (Bernice) Tessman, and Lois (Richard) Phillips, and several nieces and nephews.
The family plans to have a large Celebration of Life Service in the Summer.
Graveside services for Catherine Ann (Katy) Due, 31, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Howell Valley Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Katy passed away at 12:08 a.m., Thursday, April 22, 2021, at Ozarks Medical Center.
She was born May 31, 1989, at West Plains, Missouri, to Randall Dean Due and Sherry Haddock Due. Katy graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 2007. She was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by three children, Bentlee Gaven Due, Annaleah Rayne Due and Zoe Juliann Due; her mother, Sherry Due; two brothers, Randall Calvin Due and Christopher Brent Due; her grandparents, Bill and Joann Haddock and Manuel (Red) and Ruby Due; and several nieces and nephews.
Her daddy, two children, Angel May Due-Lashley and Braylen Dean Due-Lashley and one niece, Addison Due, preceded her in death.
Katy will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 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.
A memorial service for Bobby Charles Barton, 57, Willow Springs, Missouri, will be held at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Bosserman Community Center, Peace Valley, Missouri.
Mr. Barton passed away at 11:15 p.m., Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri.
He was born October 29, 1963, at West Plains, Missouri, to Billy Charles Barton and bertha Wilbanks. Bobby loved his grandbabies and enjoyed horses, his roosters, horseback riding, playing horse shoes, camping and hunting.
He is survived by his fiancé of sixteen years, Patricia Predigar; his mother, Bertha Barton Thomas; his children, Thomas and Amanda Decker, Washington, D.C., Jackie and Josh Long, Rolla, Missouri, Mitch and Ashley Barton, Moody, Missouri, Tonya and Matt Fare, Moody, Missouri, Bobby Barton and Tracy Grogan, Peace Valley, Missouri, Billy and Ashley Barton, Peace Valley, Missouri, Renee Barton and Justin Soard, Willow Springs, Missouri, Brayden Barton, West Plains, Missouri, Dwayne Predigar, Willow Springs, Missouri, William Predigar, Willow Springs, Missouri and Lacey Conner, Willow Springs, Missouri; seventeen grandchildren; two sisters, Brenda and Rusty Busbey, Peace Valley, Missouri and Barbara and Dallas Selby, Willow Springs, Missouri; ten nieces and nephews, six great-nieces and great-nephews; and special uncle, Orvil Wilbanks.
His father and grandparents, Ralph and Anna Barton and Clyde and Ethyl Wilbanks, preceded him in death.
Private graveside services for Tristan Chase Wimberley, 21, West Plains, Missouri will be held at Mount Olive Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Tristan was born July 4, 1999, at West Plains, Missouri, to Christy Smith Watkins and Matt Wimberley. He was a welder and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved his family more than anything and always wanted to make them happy. Tristan loved to tell jokes and have a good time. He was a very smart man.
He is survived by his mother, Christy Watkins; his father and step-mother, Matt Wimberley and Crystal Howard; one son, Chase Logan; two brothers, Colden Watkins and Justin Watkins; one sister, Taylor Watkins; and three nieces.
His step-father, Randall Watkins and grandpa, Roger Mendenhall, preceded him in death.
