David Brian Groves, 59, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 6:26 a.m., Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Baxter Regional Medical Center, Mountain Home, Arkansas.
He was born February 26, 1965, at Kirkwood, Missouri, to Gerald Groves and Loretta Benz. On May 25, 2012, he was married at Union, Missouri, to Ann Topliff. David loved to work, and he especially loved his wife and family. His dog, Jethro, was his best buddy.
He is survived by his wife, Ann Groves, of the family home; and two brothers, Barry Groves, state of Florida, and Kurt Groves, Fenton, Missouri.
His parents and father-in-law, Robert Topliff, preceded him in death.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Marberry Ross (M R) Burnes, Jr., 72, passed away at 1:01 p.m.., Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Ozarks Healthcare.
He was born on November 5, 1952, to Marberry Ross Burnes and Barbara Rosa (Rehacek) Burnes in Columbus, Georgia. He was the second oldest child of seven children born to this union. The oldest child, Barbara Gene, was stillborn, so he was actually considered the oldest child.
At around age eleven, the family settled down in West Plains, Missouri, where his father raised six children. M R, being the oldest, was the spoiled one. He loved to play and was good at it. He gained a passion for baseball (destroying the family home in the process). He started pitching at a young age and earned a full four-year scholarship to University of Hawaii. While playing for Hawaii, he pitched a shutout no-hitter against the team from Tokyo. On his second year of playing, he hurt his shoulder and returned home to West Plains.
He then joined the United States Army and went through Jump School at Fort Benning, Georgia. After Jump School, he was stationed at Fort Richardson, Alaska. After leaving the military, he decided to stay in Alaska. He then started a job in the post office where he worked for two years. While working at the Post Office, he talked his younger brother into joining him there. There, he showed his brother how to survive in the cold. They both enjoyed their time together there and learned how to depend on each other and made a lot of good memories.
M R then moved back to West Plains where he was able to buy the family farm. He met his wife, Julie (Tucker), and got married May 8, 1987. They had two daughters, Summer (Burnes), born November 15, 1997, and Melissa (Burnes), born July 27, 2001. His grandson, Bellamy Joseph Rowlett, was born September 8, 2022.
He loved fishing, hunting, watching the Kansas City Chiefs, history, storytelling, baseball, and being out on his boat, among other things. He was of the Christian faith and loved telling others about Jesus.
He leaves behind his loving wife, Julie (Tucker) Burnes; daughter, Summer (Burnes) Surface; son-in-law, Logan Surface; daughter Melissa (Burnes) Rowlett, son-in-law, Johnathan Rowlett; grandson, Bellamy Joseph Rowlett; sisters, Margaret Viola (known as Missy) Magnes of Knoxville, Tennessee, Stella Altman of Gassville, Arkansas, Jamie (Eugene) Shatswell of Carthage, Missouri, Bernice Kathleen (known as Kathy) (Bob) Woods and Rocky (Kim) Burnes of Lampe, Missouri; and a host of nephews and nieces.
M R was preceded in death by his infant sister, Barbara Gene Burnes, his mother, Barbara, father, Marberry Ross Sr., and loving Aunt Bernice and Uncle Howard Heier.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Alice Jane Turner, 64, Willow Springs, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 15, 2025, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Ms. Turner passed away at 1:49 a.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at her home.
She was born August 3, 1960, at Caraway, Arkansas, to Eddie McKee and Emma Haynes. Ms. Turner loved yard sales and bright colors, and she especially loved her family.
She is survived by two children, Mary Ann Keeling and husband, Chris, Delaplaine, Arkansas, and Chrissy Redden, Willow Springs, Missouri; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; her mother, Emma Faye Skiba, West Plains, Missouri; four brothers, Jerry McKee, Grady, Arkansas, Sammie McKee, Black Oak, Arkansas, Roy McKee, West Plains, Missouri, and Shane Lambert, Warrior, Alabama; two sisters-in-law, Cathy McKee, Caulfield, Missouri, and Drayanna Lambert, Warrior, Alabama; and many nieces and nephews.
Her father, Eddie McKee, husband, Claude Turner, and one brother, John McKee, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 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.
Graveside services for Larry Dewayne Pearson, 65, Bakersfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 14, 2025, at Bakersfield Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Pearson passed away at 8:18 a.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri.
He was born July 15, 1959, at King City, Missouri, to Raymond Pearson and Naomi Spencer Pearson. Larry was known for his ability to fix anything, taking after his dad, Raymond Pearson, and his grandpa, Earnest Spencer. Being a mechanic, dozer operator, or a typical jack of all trades was in his blood. He loved working for Gene Summers on their farm. Larry had struggles over the years and worked hard to turn his life around. He had also accepted the Lord into his heart.
He is survived by three children, Charity Barwick and husband, Tom, Joplin, Missouri, David Pearson and wife, Rachel, Joplin, Missouri, and Debra Henderson and husband, Matt, Joplin, Missouri; fourteen grandchildren, Noah, Lydia, Zion, Aleyah, Rory, Naiya, Selaha, Havilah, Valor, Wisdom, Baily, Naomi, Elliana, and Elijah, all of Joplin, Missouri; his mother, Naomi Pearson, Bakersfield, Missouri; three brothers, Mike Pearson, Abilene, Texas, Robert Pearson and wife, Lynn, Caulfield, Missouri, and James (Jamo) Pearson and wife, Donna, Buffalo Gap, Texas; one sister, Cindy Pearson, Bakersfield, Missouri; three nieces and nephews, Jerry Pearson and wife, Marissa, Jason Pearson, and Crystal Thomley; four great-nieces and great-nephews, Hayden Pearson, Gavin Pearson, Izzy Pearson, and Jeremiah Pearson; and special family friend, Danny Busbey.
His father, Raymond Pearson, son, TJ (Terry James) Pearson, nephew, Johnnie Pearson, great-niece, Madison Cody, and great-great-niece, Alaina Sly, preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Linda Gale Dunnihoo, 74, West Plains, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025, at Ozarks Healthcare.
She was born June 4, 1950, at San Antonio, Texas, to Clara Reavis Clark. On July 3, 1969, she was married at West Plains to Wayne Dunnihoo. Before her retirement, Linda worked as a quality control analyst at Eaton Corporation. She enjoyed her flowers, gardening and going sightseeing to look at fall leaves and other wonders of nature. Mrs. Dunnihoo loved her family dearly, and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandkids. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in West Plains; she was baptized into her faith in 1980 and was devoted to her faith for forty-five years.
She is survived by her husband, Wayne Dunnihoo, of the family home; two children, Veronica Ross and husband, Tommy, Cottontown, Tennessee and Rick Dunnihoo and wife, Heather, West Plains; five grandchildren, Adrienne Ross, Springfield, Tennessee, Dakota Ross and wife, Annalisa, Cottontown, Tennessee, Chelsie Lemon and husband, Hayden, Nick Tyler and Emma Tyler, all of West Plains; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Will Clark and wife, Emme, West Plains; one niece, Tiffany Smith, Lebanon, Tennessee; and one nephew, Drew Clark, West Plains.
Her mother and two brothers, David and Ron Clark, preceded her in death.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Deborah Lynn Austin, 66, of West Plains Missouri left to be with our heavenly father February 5th, 2025. She was born April 2nd, 1958, in Pico Rivera, California.
Preceding her in death were her husband, George Milton Austin of West Plains, Missouri, maternal and paternal grandparents, father, Thomas Martin Flikeid of Minnesota, mother, Mary Jeanette Daughhette of Pocahontas, Arkansas, and one sister, Mary Ann Marano of California.
She is survived by two children, Thomas David Hubert of West Plains, Missouri and Tonya Donner Garza of Pocahontas, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Austin Valentino Garza, and Alexandrea Garza (Heath) of Pocahontas; two great-grandsons, Brysen and Brayden Jones; two sisters, Teresa Rice Allen of Pocahontas, Arkansas and Dawn Rasmussen of Everett, Washington; nieces and nephews, Jason Rice of Arkansas, Rhonda Jones (Richard) of Arkansas, Mark (Corrina) Marano of California, Angela (Nick) Sharp of Arizona, Kurt Thode of Idaho, Misty (Wayne) Calkins of Washington, and Dustin Poteet of Washington; many cousins, great-nieces and nephews, as well as her church family and many friends.
Deborah was baptized and has been a member of the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints of West Plains. She devoted a lot of her free time researching family trees for others as well as her own family history.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Ricky Dwayne Barks, 66, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 4:10 a.m., Thursday, February 6, 2025, at his home.
He was born October 29, 1958, at Phoenix, Arizona, to Kenneth Barks and Lillian Collins Barks. On December 24, 1977, he was married at West Plains, to Linda Collins. Ricky loved hunting and fishing with his son and close friends, Mike and Ray. He also loved spending time with his grandkids ad well as traveling to Wichita to spend time with his daughter and her family. Mr. Barks worked as the manager at John Deere before taking over his father’s business, Ken’s Tractor, from 1993 to 2024. He had many accomplishments including rebuilding a 1959 Chevy for his wife and helping his son build his home in only six months.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Barks, of the family home; two children, Kimberly Cronister and husband, Brent, Wichita, Kansas and Ricky D. Barks and wife, Jennifer, West Plains; seven grandchildren, Haylie, Brent, Avree, Sawyer, Kali, Kamren and Lexi; three sisters, Judy Stowers, Mountain Grove, Missouri, Tammy Rutledge, West Plains and Sandy Barks, West Plains; and many nieces and nephews.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Omma June Hardcastle, 88, Caulfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 15, 2025, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hardcastle passed away at 2:25 a.m., Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Hospice House of the Ozarks, Mountain Home, Arkansas.
She was born March 8, 1936, at West Plains, Missouri, to Omie Stephens and Ruby June Hellmer Stephens. She graduated from West Plains High School in 1955. On November 11, 1956, she was married at West Plains, to Billy Gene Hardcastle, who preceded her in death on June 15, 2015. She worked for the International Shoe Factory until retirement. Mrs. Hardcastle was a member of Amy Baptist Church.
She is survived by two children, Billie Lynn Bassham, Mountain Home, Arkansas and Kevin Gene Hardcastle and wife, Natalie, Labadie, Missouri; two grandchildren, Lauren Nicole Hardcastle, Springfield, Missouri and Ryan Matthew Hardcastle, Rochester, New York; one great-granddaughter, Iris June Hardcastle, Springfield, Missouri; one brother, Elmo Leland Stephens and wife, Ella Mae, West Plains, Missouri;; two nieces Terri Lynn Poulin and husband, Laurent, Queen Creek, Arizona and Traci Diane Wiley and husband, Todd, West Plains, Missouri; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband and one brother, Willis Clark Stephens.
Visitation services will be held from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Saturday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in Amy Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Amy Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for James Edward Barks, 73, Pomona, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 14, 2025, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Barks passed away at 12:24 p.m., Friday, February 7, 2025, at his home.
He was born May 4, 1951, at West Plains, Missouri, to Ona Barks. On October 1, 1999, he was married at Benton County, Missouri, to Geraldine (Geri) Dugger. Mr. Barks worked for Howell-Oregon Electric for many years, as well as Crown Tractor and Marathon Electric. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing golf, traveling, cooking and watching the Kansas City Chiefs. He loved spending time with his grandkids. Mr. Barks was a member of the Optimist Club and was very involved with the Mighty Mites program. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife, Geraldine (Geri) Barks, of the family home; three children, Cary Gates (Charissa), Waynesville, Missouri, Jamie Barks, West Plains, Missouri and Steven Gates, Independence, Missouri; son-in-law, Jamie Simpson; seven grandchildren, Chelsey Waterson (Matt), Salt Lake City, Utah, Andrew Gates, Nixa, Missouri, Abby Gates, Nixa, Missouri, Chloe Simpson, West Plains, Bree Ponce, Bryson Gates and Braxton Gates, all of Waynesville, Missouri; one brother, Bruce Owens, Salem, Missouri; two sisters, Ginger Collins, Salem, Arkansas and Joy Melton, West Plains; two brothers-in-law, Jerry Dugger (Shirley), Grove Spring, Missouri and James Dugger, Hartville, Missouri; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins; and two special buddies, Avery Dugger and Butch Baird.
His mother, one daughter, Christy Simpson, one brother, Benny Owens, in-laws, Bob and Della Dugger and several aunts and uncles that played a big role in his early life, preceded him in death.
Visitation services will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. 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 Barbara Kathern Jackson (Masterson) (McClure), will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 10, 2025, at Wiles Cemetery, Ash Flat, Arkansas (200 US-62), under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Barbara passed away in her home on February 5, 2025, in West Plains, Missouri at the age of 81 years and 21 days. She was born on January 15, 1944, in Saddle, Arkansas to Joseph Thomas McClure and Cliffie (Lawson) McClure. Barbara was united in marriage to Earl Masterson on May 14, 1960. Earl preceded her in death. She was later united in marriage to Bill Jackson. Although this unification ended, the love they once shared was known to their four children; Kathern Miller, Sherman Jackson, Nancy Jackson-Bean, and Ann (Louise) Vagenas. Barbara was a woman of unwavering strength and determination, known for her kind heart, ornery spirit and hard-headed nature. She loved unconditionally and found immense joy in spending time with her family and friends. Whether playing cards, watching westerns, or engaging in games with her beloved grandbabies, she cherished every moment shared with those she held close to her heart. As a parent, she did her best to teach her children right from wrong and encourage them to do their best. As her family extended to grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and so forth, she continued to provide encouragement, remind us to trust the man upstairs, and tell her loved ones that “we are not the giving up type”. Barbara’s kind heart extended beyond her family and friends. She would try to help anyone that she could. She loved animals and would spoil them as well. She would often take in and care for stray and abused animals and make donations to help with their care. Her fur babies became a huge part of her life.
Barbara is survived by her children, Sherman Jackson, Nancy Jackson-Bean, and Louise Vagenas; her grandchildren, Nikki Tune (Toby), Jonathon Jackson (Tara), and Kasandra Vagenas (Karl); and her great-grandchildren, Aiden Vagenas, Alexandria Jackson, Sophie Tune, Ruby Tune, Bryan Jackson, Dominic Jackson, Laynie Tune, Leo Tune, and Carson Ramirez. She is also survived by her son-in-law, Sam Miller and sister-in-law, Patsy McClure-Lawson.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Masterson, her parents, Thomas and Cliffie, her step-dad, Jody Goodman, her brother Nelson McClure and wife Lucille, brother Ray McClure and wife Naomi McClure, brother Gene McClure, sister Evelyn Collins and husband Shelt, and her daughter Kathern Miller, her fur babies, as well as other family members and friends.
Barbara’s memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16
Barbara will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Barnes-Jewish Hospital and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Louise Harris, 93, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, formerly of West Plains, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 14, 2025, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Harris passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at The Chateau, Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
She was born August 17, 1931, at Hand, Arkansas, to Russell Hand and Bessie Hicks Hand. On August 15, 1953, she was married at Mountain Home, Arkansas to Earl J. (Porky) Harris, who preceded her in death on July 6, 1996. Before her retirement, Mrs. Harris was a second grade teacher; she also worked with her husband for many years as the owners of CC Wood Treating. She enjoyed reading, fishing, cooking and sewing. Louise loved her family dearly. She was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her son, Gary Harris and wife, Teresha, Dexter, Missouri; one grandson, Matthew Harris and wife, Bethany, Dexter, Missouri; five great-grandchildren, Teagyn, Lynnlee, Duke, Grady and Whitten Harris; one niece and one nephew.
Her parents, husband, one brother and one sister, preceded her in death.
Visitation services will be held from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in Howell Memorial Park 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.
Funeral services for Bill Langlois, 92, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 10, 2025, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Langlois passed away at 9:50 p.m., Monday, February 3, 2025, at NHC HealthCare.
He was born January 26, 1933, at Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph and Odilla Reichert Langlois. Mr. Langlois was a veteran, having served with the United States Air Force. He loved woodworking and working his land and cattle. Bill enjoyed his solitude.
He is survived by two children, Cindy Leger and husband, Charles, Scott, Louisiana and Pam Mason and husband, Ron, Castaic, California; three grandchildren, Sam Brumett, Nicki Hinostroza and husband, Sean and Jake Mason; and four great-grandchildren.
His parents and three sisters preceded him in death.
Visitation services will be held from 9:00 until 10:00 a.m., Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Special Olympics and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
A celebration of life service for Karen Sue Stephens Garner will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Stuart Union Church.
Karen was born June 30, 1943 to James and Betty Stephens and departed life February 2, 2025 at her home. After graduating with West Plains High School Class of 1961 Karen married Bob Garner December 25, 1962. They were blessed with two children, Brent and Heather. Karen was employed by West Plains Coca Cola Bottling and became an avid Coke collector. She then worked 13 years at West Plains Bank, making many friends and golfing partners. Karen’s greatest love was nurturing her family. Her passion was spending time with her children, grandchildren and family. She loved shopping for her kids and grands. She and Bob spent many happy days with family at the cabin near the river, enjoying their wild flower fields, gardening, bees and trees.
Karen is survived by one son, Brent Garner (Judy), Lebanon, Missouri; one daughter, Heather Garner Jones (Mike), Springfield, Missouri; her grandchildren, Dr. Jennifer Malicke (Gregg) Michigan, Justin Garner (Heather) Springfield, Jami Cook (Andrew) Texas, Justin Garner (Heather) Springfield, Garner Jones and Violet Jones, Springfield; her great-grandchildren, Sadie and Madie Malicke, Michigan, Charlie and Collins Cook, Texas, Harper Garner and Anthony Brandt, Springfield; sisters-in-law, Patty Warren (Gordon) Warrensburg and Connie Raine, Florida; sister, Jodie Haynes (Donnie); brothers, Greg Stephens (Renee) and Terry Stephens (Sharon); and many nieces and nephews.
Going before Karen are her husband Bob, grandparents Charles and Sara Stephens, Otmar and Susie Stephens, parents James and Betty Stephens, parents-in-law James and Viva Lee Garner Stanley, brother Ron Stephens and sister Kim Baker.
She will be greatly missed for her kind soul and gentle spirit. Contributions may be made to Stuart Union 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.
Graveside services for Anita Ann Peoples, 64, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Union Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Peoples passed away at 12:46 p.m., Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Baxter Regional Medical Center, Mountain Home, Arkansas.
She was born January 5, 1961, to Ralph Decker and Deloris Croney Decker. Mrs. Peoples worked as a Registered Nurse for over thirty years; she also worked as an EMT with South Howell County Ambulance and volunteered with the Brandsville Fire Department for over ten years. Mrs. Peoples also volunteered at the West Plains Senior Center for many years, serving on the board as treasurer and oversaw the Bingo board. She loved traveling, spending time with family and planning the next vacation. Anita enjoyed history, genealogy, crocheting, playing dominoes and card games. Mrs. Peoples was a lifetime member of Brandsville Church of Christ.
She is survived by her husband, Larry Peoples, of the family home; three children, Trista Decker and significant other, Justin Comstock, West Plains, Renita Maloy and husband, Michael, West Plains and Dalton Peoples and wife, Bobbi, Caulfield, Missouri; one sister, Karen Yarbrough, West Plains; thirteen grandchildren; her mother-in-law, Brenda Peoples, West Plains; three brothers-in-law, Timmy Peoples, West Plains, Johnny Peoples, Gulf Shores, Alabama and Jimmy Peoples, Rolla, Missouri; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Her parents, one granddaughter, Serenity and father-in-law, James Peoples, preceded her in death.
Visitation services will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Caulfield Membership Fire Department and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
A memorial service for Sandra Day Bailey Seeger, 66, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Sandra passed away at 9:54 a.m., Sunday, February 2, 2025, at NHC HealthCare.
She was born April 18, 1958, at St. Louis, Missouri, to Ron Day and Glenda Tripp Day. Sandy was a passionate traveler and lover of life. She enjoyed beautiful jewelry and fast cars. She enjoyed RV camping and riding 4-wheelers through various Ozarks trails. She loved the warm weather of Hawaii, Florida and the Caribbean. Sandy’s stories of adventures will forever be cherished by those who knew her. She came to know Jesus and often spoke of the impact he made on her life. Her greatest love was for her children and grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by two children, Robyn Michelle Bailey and Brandon Scott Bailey and wife, Crystal, all of West Plains; four grandchildren, Liam Pope, Emi Pope, Kira Pope and Addyson Bailey, all of West Plains; her father, Ron Day; three siblings, Sherrie (Marion), Lorrie and Robert (Maureen; many nieces and nephews; and her longtime friends and adventurers, Maggie, Debbie, Kim and Marguerite.
Her mother and one brother, Stephan preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to NHC HealthCare and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Celebration of life services for Sherry Pemberton, 67, Gamaliel, Arkansas, will be held from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, February 8, 2025, in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home and at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Gamaliel Church of Christ.
Mrs. Pemberton passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Hospice House of the Ozarks, Mountain Home, Arkansas.
She was born July 31, 1957, at West Plains, Missouri, to James Cecil Richardson and Bertha Lou Collins Richardson. Sherry married her high school sweetheart, Rocky Pemberton, on November 22, 1974; they were blessed with two children. Sherry was a devoted wife and mother. Mrs. Pemberton was a Christian and a member of the Gamaliel Church of Christ.
She is survived by her husband, Rocky Pemberton; one son, Michael A. Pemberton; four grandchildren, Kody, Jeramy, Sierra and Jordan; five great-grandchildren, Noah, Landon, Avery, Huntleigh and Dawson; four brothers, Charles Richardson, Doyle Richardson, Jerry Richardson and Gary Richardson; one sister, Terry Collins; brother-in-law, Jack Pemberton; three sisters-in-law, Janet Davidson, Shirley Neal and Angie Jackson; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, her beloved daughter, Amy and two brothers, James and Billy Richardson, preceded her in death.
Burial will be in Shrable Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mruk Family Center on Aging, Mountain Home, Arkansas and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Shirley Mae Collins, 73, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 1, 2025, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Collins passed away January 28, 2025, at her home wrapped in the arms of love and surrounded by her family.
She was born September 17, 1951, in West Plains, to the late Carl Morgan and Martha Mae Yocham Morgan-Weaver. After losing her father when she was four years old, Shirley and her siblings lived everywhere from California to Florida, before their mother decided to come back to West Plains. On October 8, 1966, she was united in marriage to Vern Collins and to this union they added two daughters. Vern and Shirley began their journey together of but humble beginnings. They worked hard. They worked together and provided a life for their girls to be proud of. They instilled the value of earning your own keep and living within your means. Shirley worked at Marathon Electric for nearly twenty years. She later went to work at the Holiday Inn Express at the front desk. It was a job that she truly loved. She also volunteered to serve on the board for the Pumpkin Center Fire Department for several years. She loved sitting on the porch visiting with family and enjoyed going to country music concerts. And, oh how she loved her politics. Her daughters and most of her grandchildren have made their homes within four miles of her. This in and of itself shows that the life she built for her family was a good one.
She is survived by her husband of fifty-eight years, Vern; two daughters, Lisa Boone and husband, Dave and Carla Falwell and husband, Michael; three grandchildren, Lynsey Sullivan and husband, Cameron, Nathan Boone and wife, Kialy and Kimberly Driskell and husband, Eric, five great-grandchildren, Larsen Sullivan, Tanner Sullivan and Rylee, Sydnee and Baylee Driskell; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, her step-father, Walter (Buck) Weaver, two granddaughters, Shawntae Wells and Christina Falwell, her beloved grandson, Shawn Wells, three brothers, Carl (Eddie) Morgan, Michael Joe Morgan and Timmy Morgan, one sister, Paula (Kay) Wake; and her lifelong best friend, Linda Jackson, preceded her in death.
Burial will be in Collins Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pumpkin Center Fire Department and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
A private graveside service for Shirley Helen Mask, 89, West Plains, Missouri, will be held under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Mask passed away at 7:31 a.m., Sunday, January 26, 2025, at her home.
She was born February 24, 1935, at West Plains, Missouri, to Charles Sylvester Ross, Sr. and Phoebe Ellen Collins Ross. On February 3, 1951, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Gene Mask, who preceded her in death on August 29, 2005. Mrs. Mask enjoyed collecting dolls, playing piano, her puzzle books, politics and her cats. She loved relaxing in her recliner with her cat, Jo Jo. Shirley was a poet and wrote many beautiful poems throughout her life.
She is survived by two children, Travis Mask, West Plains and Carlissa Gilliam and husband, Craig, Rogersville, Missouri; one granddaughter, Chelsea Gilliam and husband, Josh Brown, Rogersville, Missouri; two great-grandchildren, Carlisle Gilliam-Brown and Adeline Gilliam-Brown; her loving best friend of fifteen years, Bill Mosley, West Plains; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, one daughter, Sherry Jean Mask, four brothers, Basil, Wayne, Earl and Charles Sylvester Ross, Jr. and three sisters-in-law, Betty, Maxine and Ruby Ross, preceded her in death.
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.
Graveside services for Lillian Marie Reinmuth, 77, Koshkonong, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 31, 2025, at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Reinmuth passed away at 3:32 p.m., Sunday, January 26, 2025, at her home.
She was born June 30, 1947, at Kansas City, Kansas, to Leroy and Jennie Schell Long. On July 3, 1966, she was married at Rover, Missouri, to Glenn (Sonny) Reinmuth, who preceded her in death on July 18, 2010. Mrs. Reinmuth lived in the Rover community for many years. She loved her family and enjoyed crafting, whether it was painting, beads or quilting. She also enjoyed reading, especially the bible. Mrs. Reinmuth was a faithful Christian woman and attended Faith Tabernacle Church, Rover, Missouri.
She is survived by two children, Richard Reinmuth and wife, Penny, West Plains, Missouri and Patricia Taber and husband, Ricky, Rover, Missouri; five grandchildren, Nicole Harrill, Amanda Cotton and husband, Ajay, Jason Taber and significant other, Taylor Weaver, David Taber and wife, Emma and Samantha Staley and husband, Stevie; several great-grandchildren; one brother, Frank Pitcock, West Plains; one sister, Edith Black, West Plains; three brothers-in-law, John, Marvin and Vernon Reinmuth and wife, Tracy, all of Rover; one sister-in-law, Joann Reinmuth, Rover; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Her parents, husband, one sister, Loretta Barker, step-father, Ira Pitcock, three brothers-in-law, Ed Barker, Loyd Black and Walter Reinmuth and one sister-in-law, Betty Pitcock, preceded her in death.
Visitation services will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Tabernacle Church or Rover Fire Department and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Herman Woodrow Bennett, 87, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Bennett passed away at 3:54 a.m., Sunday, January 26, 2025, at West Vue Nursing Center.
He was born July 14, 1937, at Cureall, Missouri, to Leslie Lewis Bennett and Opal F. Surritte Bennett. On October 26, 1957, he was married at West Plains, to Shirley Ann Bryan, who preceded him in death on February 6, 1991. Herman worked for Jackie D. Garrett for thirty-five years as a wrecker and station operator. He was well known and loved by many. He loved wood working, among his creations were several vehicles including a wrecker and log cabins. In his younger years, Herman loved to fish and deer hunt. He enjoyed going to square dancing activities with his companion, Wilma Waggoner. Herman loved his extended family at Jimmie’s Restaurant, where he spent a lot of his meals and talking with friends. Mr. Bennett was a member of Spring Creek Church.
He is survived by one daughter, Mary Frazier and husband, Mark; three grandsons, Shawn Frazier and wife, Tiana, Timmy Frazier and Joshua Frazier and wife, Brandi; seven great-grandchildren, Drake Frazier and wife, Cassidy, Aidan Frazier, Elaysa Frazier, River Bo Frazier, Carmen O’Shaughnessy, Lily Frazier and Ryder Black; two great-great-grandchildren, Tyler and Memphis Frazier; one brother, Robert Bennett and wife, Beverly, his long time companion, Wilma Waggoner; many nieces and nephews; and his best friends and neighbors Chuck and the late Frankie Hogancamp.
His parents, wife, three brothers, Harold, Harley and David Bennett, and one sister, Wanda Edmonston, preceded him in death.
Visitation services will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 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.
