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Funeral services for Ernestean Jenell Collins Webb, 84, Willow Springs, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 9, 2020 at CrossWay Fellowship Church, Willow Springs, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Webb passed away at 8:31 a.m., Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Missouri.

She was born August 6, 1936, at Cave City, Arkansas to Joe Drinnon and Ethella King Drinnon.  On September 12, 1952, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Wiley Collins, who preceded her in death.  On August 30, 2004, she was married at Ash Flat, Arkansas, to Harold Lee Webb, who preceded her in death on May 4, 2015.  Ernestean had worked at Rawlings for over twenty years and also at Conway Winters and Brown Shoe Factory. She also did machine quilting for thirty years.  She enjoyed quilting, ceramics and decorating cakes.  Mrs. Webb was a member of CrossWay Fellowship Church for over seven years.

She is survived by three children, Dennis Collins, Sparta, Missouri, Terry Collins and wife, Charlotte, Willow Springs, Missouri and Larry Collins, Ellsinore, Missouri; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one sister, Francis; two brothers, Joe and Coy Drinnon; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husbands and one granddaughter preceded her in death.

Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, at CrossWay Fellowship Church.  Burial will be in the Willow Springs City Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to National Kidney Foundation and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Celebrating 84 Years

8 decades of Memories

1,008 months of Happiness

30,711 days of Laughter

737,065 hours of Love

3 Beautiful Daughters

1 Wonderful Son

1 Sweet Daughter-in law

2 Awesome Son-in laws

9 Amazing Grandchildren

6 Adorable Great Grandchildren

1 Blessed Life

Barbara Marie Moore

October 05, 1936 – November 04, 2020

Graveside services for Veda Kathryn Morrison, 92, Overland Park, Kansas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 6, 2020 at Fairview Cemetery, Salem, Arkansas, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Morrison passed away at 9:18 a.m., Monday, November 2, 2020, at Leawood Gardens Senior Living, Overland Park, Kansas.

She was born July 28, 1928, at Salem, Arkansas, to Kergil Arvest York and Lois Ardell Montgomery York.  On August 5, 1950, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Clyde Orgil Morrison, who preceded her in death on July 21, 2008.  For many years, Mrs. Morrison was a Realtor in Springfield, Missouri.  She was a hard worker and in her free time she enjoyed painting and crocheting.  She and her husband enjoyed their flower gardens together.  Veda loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  Mrs. Morrison was a member of the Church of Christ and lastly attended Sunset Church of Christ, Springfield, Missouri.

She is survived by four children, Tom Morrison and wife, Jill, Springfield, Missouri, Torrey Morrison Sidney, Nebraska, Tim Morrison and wife, Lindsey, Kansas City, Missouri and Tammie Summers and husband, Bill, Minneapolis, Minnesota; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ronald York and wife, Robin and K. A. York, all of West Plains; one sister, Irene Sanderson, Salem, Arkansas; and many nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, three brothers, Avril, Doyne and Doyle York and two sisters, Joy McBurnett and Jean Payne, preceded her in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to Fairview Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Graveside services for Gary Neal Collins, 66, Dora, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Ball Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Collins passed away at 9:21 p.m., Monday, October 26, 2020, at his home.

He was born February 5, 1954, at West Plains, Missouri, to Walter Neal Collins and Juanita Wanda Hambelton Collins.  On April 20, 1973 he was married at Gainesville, Missouri to Connie Lynn Smith. After graduating from Dora High School in 1972 Gary attended Auto Mechanics Technical School in Springfield, Missouri. After completing that training he worked as a heavy equipment mechanic and later in Chevrolet Dealerships. In 1981, he moved his family to Kingfisher, Oklahoma to get rich in the oil fields. It didn’t take him long to decide that money wasn’t everything, so he packed the family back up and returned to the hills and hollars of Dora. He was a long time employee at Stewart’s Construction in West Plains, Missouri and had been a farmer his whole life and enjoyed his farm, camping, fishing and spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Connie Collins; one daughter, Tracy Lovan and husband, Kelly, Pottersville, Missouri; one son, Matthew Collins, Dora, Missouri; five grandchildren, Kendall, Connor and Raylee Lovan and Mason and Clayton Collins; one brother, Bradley Collins, and wife, Mary Dora, Missouri; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Maggie and Gene Newton, Shirley Hambelton, Joel and Lynda Smith and Sharon and Don Wilson; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Timothy Collins and one grandson, Brayden Collins.

Visitation services will be from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 6, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Children’s  Miracle Network, Ronald McDonald House or Ball Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Graveside services for Scott Cawvey, 49, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 8, 2020 at State Line Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Cawvey passed away at 4:10 p.m., Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at West Plains.

He was born February 7, 1971, at West Plains, to Renee Hoopes Cawvey and the late Michael Gerald Cawvey.  Scott graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1989. He was married to Nita Lawrence on September 24, 1994. He was the father of Michael Scott (Scotty) Jr. and Ann-Renee. Other than hauling hay in the summer, his only employment has been with the family-owned business, Cawvey’s Electric Motor Service over thirty years.   Scott enjoyed the camaraderie of hunting, a brief stint as a team roper, outdoing his father-in-law with his tomato crop, and his cab tractor with the air conditioner blowing and Cardinals baseball on the radio. He took great pride in being an Uncle to so many and letting them know in which order he liked them from best to least when they were together. He loved his running dogs, coyote hunting, and his herd of cattle. Scott was always an entertainer and loved his two weeks at Deer Camp each fall with the menu planning and cooking for the entire gang. Above all of these favorites were his children. Ann-Renee is sure she was his favorite child because she inherited his fun sense of humor, his looks, and the fact he loved having her spend his money. Scotty is sure he was the favorite because he was known for being polite, he inherited his dad’s strong work ethic, and the fact Scott could count on him to feed his dogs and do other chores on the farm. Scott was so proud of getting both a new son and daughter-in-law this Spring. He knew Ashley was a keeper when she chose to drink milk at meal times, her adventurous food spirit, and her skills with makeup amazed Scott. Noah was a keeper when he walked into our home and instantly made himself comfortable by scrounging through the cabinets and refrigerator and simply for being the world’s coolest son-in-law ever.  Scott was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

He is survived by his wife, Nita Cawvey; his two children and spouses Scotty and Ashley Cawvey, West Plains, and Ann-Renee and Noah Lawson, Springfield; his beloved mother, Renee Cawvey, West Plains; his only surviving sibling, Michelle Wood and husband Shane, West Plains; his father-in-law and mother-in-law Ed and Vickie Lawrence, West Plains; sisters-in law and brothers-in-law, Nancy and Bob Foulke, Cassville, Missouri; Jerrod Lawrence, West Plains; Mariah and Jason Hayes, West Plains; his dear Uncle Gary (Fuzzy) Cawvey, West Plains; several cousins, great-aunts and uncles, many dear friends; and those that called him Uncle: Cierra, Michael, Ryan, Cole, Cameron, Clay, Cutter, Jaxson, Bristol, Ashby, Evan, Jud, and Jetty.

His father, Mike Cawvey; his brother, Stacy; his sister, Shawna; maternal grandparents, H. Reneer and Gladys Hoopes and paternal grandparents Gerald and Laura Jean Cawvey, precede him in death.

Visitation services will be held from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or Foundation Fighting Blindness and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Dorothy Muessel Robinson, 91, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 2:10 p.m., Monday, November 2, 2020, at her home.  Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for William Joseph (Bill) Richardson, 70, Pottersville, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Elijah Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Richardson passed away at 8:21 p.m., Saturday, October 31, 2020, at Ozarks Medical Center.

He was born February 26, 1950, at Pottersville, Missouri, to James Cecil Richardson and Bertha Lou Collins Richardson.  Bill graduated from Bakersfield High School with the Class of 1968.  On March 18, 1972, he was married at St. Louis, Missouri, to Deborah Gale Burke, who preceded him in death on January 1, 2008.  He enjoyed fishing, watching football and listening to music; he loved his family and enjoyed time with them and his grandchildren.  Mr. Richardson was a member of the Church of Christ.

He is survived by three children, Shan Marie Richardson, West Plains, Brian O’Neal Richardson, Pottersville, Missouri and Brett Auburn Richardson, Pottersville, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Justin Brown, Brittany Major, Makayla Hensley, Laiken McKinney, Paydon Guernsey, Samantha Schulz and Kalie Cole; three great-grandchildren, Isaiah Velarde, Buddy Schulz and Jameson Major; four brothers, Charles Richardson and wife, Phyllis, Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, Doyle Richardson and wife, Joan, West Plains, Jerry Richardson and wife, Vickey, Bakersfield, Missouri and Gary Richardson and wife, Janet, Bakersfield, Missouri; two sisters, Sherry Pemberton and husband, Rocky, Gamaliel, Arkansas and Terry Collins and husband, Morgan, Caulfield, Missouri; and a host of nieces and nephews.

His parents, wife and one brother, James Richardson, preceded him in death.

Graveside services for Edna Lorena Moffis, 88, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 6, 2020 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Moffis passed away at 10:45 a.m., Sunday, November 1, 2020, at Brooke Haven Health Care.

She was born September 17, 1932, to Wilburn Arnold Gunter and Elda Mayfield Gunter.  On March 16, 1974, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Elmer Eugene “Pat” Moffis, who preceded her in death on February 12, 2010.  Before her retirement, Mrs. Moffis worked at the International Shoe Factory.  She enjoyed fishing and going out on the lake on the family’s pontoon boat.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by three children, Charles Croney and wife, Barb, Houston, Missouri, JoAnn Kocher and Patrick Moffis and wife, Mandee, all of West Plains; two step-children, David Moffis and wife, Margie, Arnold, Missouri and Daniel Moffis, West Plains; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, including Madison, Montana, Peyton, David, Christopher, Chad, Parker and Taylor; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, one son, Ronnie Croney, one daughter, Beverly Jean Upton and all of her siblings, preceded her in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Graveside services for Judith Kay DeShazo, 76, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 2, 2020 at Howell Valley Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. DeShazo passed away at 11:02 a.m., Thursday, October 29, 2020, at her home.

She was born December 9, 1943, at Springfield, Missouri, to James Bruce Akridge and Helen Akridge.  Judith graduated in 1965 from Missouri State University – Springfield with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Education and was a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority.  She taught school for more than thirty years, many of those at Glenwood.

She is survived by her husband, Patrick Timothy (Tim) DeShazo, West Plains; two daughters, Lori DeShazo and Jennifer Burtrum and husband, Robert, all of West Plains; three grandchildren, Bo Burtrum, West Plains, Hunter Burtrum, Springfield, Missouri and McKenzie Burtrum, Springfield, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.

Her parents, step-mother, Mary Jane Akridge, one son, Patrick Timothy (Timmy) DeShazo, Jr., two aunts, Ruth Hayes and Sarah (Snookie) Herbert, preceded her in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to Leukemia Society and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Graveside services for Delbert Houston Brickey, 85, Batesville, Arkansas, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 30, 2020 at the Bakersfield Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Brickey passed away at 6:24 p.m., Monday, October 26, 2020 at Cave City Nursing Home, Cave City, Arkansas.

He was born January 14, 1935, at Elijah, Missouri, to Albert Houston Brickey and Barbara Lou Anderson Brickey.  On March 18, 1956, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Nellie Bragg.  Mr. Brickey was a veteran, having served with the United States Army.  He was a member of the VFW.  Mr. Brickey served as a Corporal in the 160^th Army Infantry during Korea in 1953.  He spent nearly six weeks on the front lines of battle handling specialized heavy weaponry.  After an intense battle along the 38^th parallel, he and a fellow soldier were the only two survivors left from his platoon.  For his service and commitment in combat, he was awarded a commendation medal and combat infantry badge. Delbert was a family man and enjoyed going to all family events.  His favorite saying was “Do what you can do and let the low end drag.”  He was always positive in good or bad situations and would often say “I’ve never seen it so good.”  Mr. Brickey was a member of Batesville First Assembly of God Church.

He is survived by his wife of over sixty-four years,, Nellie Brickey, of the family home; two children, Harry Brickey and wife, Cherie, Salem, Arkansas and Jason Delbert Brickey and wife, Ashley, Batesville, Arkansas; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ivene Cozort and husband, Norris, West Plains and Debbie Bales; and many nieces and nephews.

His parents and one brother, James Brickey, preceded him in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to Batesville First Assembly of God Church or Viola Solid Rock Assembly Church and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Dennis Loyal Littleton, 75, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 8:42 a.m., Sunday, October 25, 2020, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri.

He was born August 24, 1945, at Dennison, Iowa, to Rex Littleton and Irene Andresen Littleton.  On August 16, 1976, he was married at Crystal Lake, Illinois, to Mary Ann Fuller.  Mr. Littleton was a veteran, having served with the United States Navy.  Dennis was a loving father.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting and had served as President of Crystal Lake Anglers.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Littleton; one son, Daniel Littleton; one sister, DeAnna McCollough and husband, Tom; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents and two brothers, David and Donny Littleton, preceded him in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to National Multiple Sclerosis Society and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Billy Allen Reagan, 68, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 7:20 p.m., Sunday, October 25, 2020, at Brooke Haven Health Care.  Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Barbara May Jackson (known as Barb to her friends) passed away at 5:24 p.m., Sunday, October 25, 2020, at Select Specialty Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. 

She was born at home in Elizabeth, Arkansas, October 4, 1946, to Elmo Pershing Tyree and Mamil (Shelton) Tyree who preceded her in death.  When Barbara was three years of age the family, consisting also of her older brother Darrell, moved to a farm south of the South Fork, Missouri area on E Highway.  It was there Barbara grew up and lived on the farm throughout her childhood, attending one-room schools until attending and graduating from eighth grade at the newly constructed South Fork School.  Following high school graduation with the Class of 1964 at West Plains High School, Barbara attended Draughon Business University in Springfield, Missouri, receiving a Junior Accounting Degree in 1965.  She later earned an Associate of Science Degree in Paralegal Studies from SMSU (now MSU-West Plains) in 1999.  Barbara married Dale Raymond Callahan in 1965 and to this union one son, Douglas Raymond Callahan, was born on July 29, 1969.  She was later married to Virgil Joe Jackson.  To this union one son, John Tod Jackson, was born on March 4, 1979.  Barbara felt her greatest accomplishments were the lives of her two sons, both of whom survive her.  Barbara was very involved in Boy Scouts along with her sons, as they each earned the rank of Eagle Scout.  Camping was a favorite family activity and Barbara and the boys spent many days and miles enjoying tent camping.  She was known to send cards with a handwritten note for just about any occasion or no occasion at all, and she was always elated to receive a handwritten note from others.  A long-time employee of the legal field in both Greene and Howell Counties of Missouri, in various capacities, she was appointed the Court Reporter of the 37^th Judicial Circuit in 1995, and served in that job until her retirement in 2006.  After a month of retirement she began a part-time job at Ozark Independent Living in 2006, working there until September of 2020, when she said it was time to try retirement again.  Traveling was a particular enjoyment of Barbara’s.  Experiencing the cultures of Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia, plus the polar bears in Canada, were some of her favorite experiences.  Barbara lived in the same house that she loved for forty-five years, having moved there in April, 1975.  She had many good neighbors through those years and always tried to be a good neighbor to others.  She was very independent and reserved.  She believed God watched over her and would take her when it was time.  She was a faithful member of First Church of God of West Plains for many years, serving in various capacities in the church.  Barbara enjoyed the company of her pets, Punkin, also known as “The cat with an attitude” and Josie, her Puggle, and always said they helped her hold down the fort in West Plains.  Barbara and Josie enjoyed many hours at Georgia White Walking Park with their friends Brenda and Max.  Punkin and Josie will continue to be well cared for by family.

She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Darrell and Dorothy Tyree; one nephew, Lynn Tyree and wife, Cindy; one niece, Jaquita Perkins and husband, Ray; and numerous great-nieces and nephews.

Barbara wanted no visitation or funeral.  She requested to be cremated without ceremony, thus cremation was prearranged through Robertson-Drago Funeral Home in West Plains.  A portion of her ashes will be privately interred at the Mt. Zion Cemetery of South Fork.  Her sons will place the remainder of her ashes in accordance with her directions at sites of her choosing.  Because all of Barbara’s pets through the years were rescues, it was her desire that in lieu of flowers, those who wish may contribute in her memory to an animal rescue or humane society of their choice, to help those creatures who cannot help themselves.  At her request Barbara was an organ donor, and would encourage those who knew her to be organ donors as well.  Those wishing to communicate with Barbara’s sons may do so at the following phone numbers:  Doug:  208-449-3059 and Tod:  417-372-3178. 

Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Larry Lee (Butch) Bales, 69, Bakersfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Shady Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Bales passed away at 11:27 a.m., Saturday, October 24, 2020, at Baxter Regional Medical Center, Mountain Home, Arkansas.

He was born October 29, 1950, at West Plains, Missouri, to Joe Bill Bales and Hazel Marie Mullins Bales.  On December 30, 1972, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Carol Joan Durham.  Butch spent years in the sawmill industry.  He worked alongside his family in businesses his father established:  Bales Sawmill, MOARK Cedar and B & C Quickstop at Bakersfield, Missouri.  Butch was also a boilermaker and retired from Boilermaker Local 69.  He was a very talented and creative person; he could paint, draw, build things and tell stories.  Butch was very generous and gave to his family sacrificially.  He was also very loving; he hugged those he loved and always said “I Love You.”  He was a loving husband, a great father and a wonderful son, brother and friend.  He was very loved by his community.  Mr. Bales was a member of the Church of Christ and attended Bakersfield Church of Christ. 

He is survived by his wife, Carol Bales, of the family home; two daughters, Jody Bales Bond and husband, Michael and Tracy Bales Collins and husband, Jason, Bakersfield, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Savanna Younger, Grady Bentley and wife, Abby, Nash Bentley and wife, Elle, Westin Edelen, Reece Edelen, Morris Collins and Jett Collins; two bonus grandchildren, Garry Bond and wife, Lindsey and Tiffany Driver and husband, Josh; four great-grandchildren, Rhett Younger, Knox Younger, Case Younger and Forrest Bentley; three bonus great-grandchildren, Maggie Bond, Chloie Bond and Colton Bond; one sister, Patsy Bales Cotter and husband, PeeWee; one brother, Rick Bales and wife, Beverly, Bakersfield, Missouri; mother-in-law, Mary Durham; one brother-in-law, Darrell Durham, Bakersfield, Missouri; three aunts, Della Foster, Carol Schaufler and husband, Jim and Phyllis Arnold and husband, Joe, Bakersfield, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.

His parents, maternal grandparents, Oscar and Dora Mullins, paternal grandparents, Charlie Bales and Pearl Ward, father-in-law, Lester Durham and one brother, Joe M. (Buddy) Bales, preceded him in death.

Visitation services will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, 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.

Graveside services for John L Roy, 87, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 26, 2020 at the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Roy passed away at 11:55 a.m., Friday, October 23, 2020 at Brooke Haven HealthCare, West Plains.  He was born February 10, 1933 in Oregon County, Missouri to Lovell Roy and Roxie Storms Roy.  Mr. Roy enjoyed the outdoors and liked to visit his grandkids.  He always had coffee and his favorite saying was “you all play purdy”.  He loved his children.

He is survived by his special friend, Pat; four children, Jerry Roy and spouse, Cindy, Raleigh, North Carolina, Jeffrey Roy and spouse, Kathy, Joplin, Missouri, Angela Mason and spouse, John, Centerton, Arkansas and Roy Collins and spouse, Vibe, Hammond, Indiana; eleven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Dallas Roy, West Plains, Missouri; one sister, Joann Brown, St. Louis, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.

His parent, three sisters and two brothers preceded him in death.

Visitation for Theodore Mark (Ted) Schram, 49, Peace Valley, Missouri, will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 28, 2020 in the Rose Chapel of the Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Schram passed away in Peace Valley, Missouri on October 23, 2020.  He went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior with his wife by his side as he ended a courageous fight with cancer.

Ted was born May 3, 1971, in Joliet, Illinois to Mark Schram and Laura Albrecht Schram. He attended school and grew up in this area. During those years, he made many longtime friends, most of whom he considered family. The summer before his senior year, Ted moved to Moody, Missouri with his mother.  Thanks to Ted’s outgoing personality, he quickly made new friends and joined the high school football team.  Ted spoke very fondly of the memories he made his senior year thanks to the friends and classmates who made him feel welcome.  He received his diploma from West Plains High School in 1989.  Ted joined the United States Navy after graduating high school and proudly served during the Gulf War.  After his Navy discharge, he held a variety of jobs; however, he quickly found that he excelled and preferred a career as an over-the-road truck driver.  Ted was very proud of his career and his wife believes he was clutching and driving his semi right up to the gates of heaven.  Ted married Amy Harden on December 21, 2013.  Their story actually began many years before that.  Ted and Amy had dated in the mid-1990s.  Ted had hoped they would be together, however it was not meant to be at that time.  They were later reunited and began a life together.  With this union, Ted inherited six children which he grew to love as his own and they all love him dearly.  Ted also made a commitment to his family to adopt and give his namesake to Theodore Eleck William Schram.  In 2016, Ted was given the honor of the birth of his daughter, Rose. Ted was a good man who worked hard to provide for his family even through his battle with cancer.  He especially enjoyed working with wood and building keepsakes. He also enjoyed cooking on his grill and hosting family barbecues.  Throughout his life, he was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears who are having a very good season this year just for him.  Ted had a quick wit, a joke and a boisterous laugh for every occasion.  He was always concerned with the welfare of others which led to his donation of tissue for research with Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.

Ted leaves behind in the family home, his wife, Amy Harden Schram, and three children, Geneva, Eleck and Rose.  Also his children, Anna Belanger, Joseph Grant, Rebecca Foster and husband, Adam, and Luke Grant, all of West Plains, Missouri; his mother, Laura Schram and his sister, Lynette Schram. He will also be missed by his grandson, Ender Belanger and many nephews and nieces.

He is preceded in death by his father, Mark Schram, maternal grandparents, Lester and Adriana Albrecht and paternal grandparents, Bill and Clara Schram; his uncles, Jim Albrecht and Tom Albrecht and a dear friend, James Oliver.

A graveside service will be scheduled at a later date for the family. 

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date for Ella Mae Francis, 74, West Plains, Missouri.

Mrs. Francis passed away at 1:40 p.m., Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at Ozarks Medical Center.

She was born February 14, 1946, at Higden, Arkansas, to Edward Barger and Mamie Totten Barger.  Ella graduated from Quitman High School.  On December 7, 2007, she was married at West Plains, to George Howard Francis, who preceded her in death on May 2, 2018.  Mrs. Francis had worked as a teacher at Parkway Beauty Academy.  She loved being around people and was kind to everyone.  She enjoyed collecting antiques and having her grandchildren around.  Mrs. Francis was a member of the Church of Christ.

She is survived by three children, Shealia Harper and husband, Roger, West Plains, Beverly Moore and husband, Brock, West Plains and Rick Flowers, Branson, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Joseph Clayton, Kara Brown and husband, Justin, Ashton Davis and husband, Joe, Shirley Brown, Lydia Donley and husband, Jim, Morrell Flowers, Brock Logan Moore and Brittney Flowers; twelve great-grandchildren; her siblings, Imogene Davis, Jimmy Barger and wife, Guiva, Roy Barger and wife, Margaret, Carl Barger and wife, Lena and Faye Bittle and husband, Bob; and many nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, one grandson, Bobbie Ryan Joyce and five siblings, Harvey Barger, Chester Barger, Betty Gentry, LouDeen Schoolcraft and Willie Barger, preceded her in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to Salutes Veterans Shelter and Thrift Store and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Lee Olen Tackitt, 87, Howard’s Ridge, Missouri, passed away at 6:07 p.m., Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Baxter Regional Medical Center, Mountain Home, Arkansas.

Mr. Tackitt was born August 2, 1933 at Elijah, Missouri to Willis Marion Tackitt and Martha Hill Tackitt.   On October 23, 1987, he was married at Bull Head City, Arizona to Edith White.  Mr. Tackitt was a farmer, boilermarker, long time musician and Colonel of the National Trail Riders Association.  He was a member of the Clarks Ridge Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife, Edith Tackitt, Howard’s Ridge, Missouri;  four children, Leland Tackitt, West Plains, Missouri, Keith Tackitt and wife, Brenda, Springfield, Missouri, Kevin Tackitt and wife, Madonna, West Plains, Missouri and Lisa Bownds and husband, David, Purdon, Texas; his blended family, Gean Leisey and husband, Steve, Cotter, Arkansas, Theresa Green and husband, Frank, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania and Christine Plymale and husband, Dave, Harrison, Arkansas; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Billy Joe Tackitt and wife, Patsy, Caulfield, Missouri; two sisters, Blanche Langston-Harden, Caulfield, Missouri and Myrtle Hensley, Elijah, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents, two sons, Rick Philpott and Robert Philpott, three grandchildren, L. J. Tackitt, Bailee Blevins and Stacie Crow, one brother, J. B. Tackitt and six sisters, Jewell Tackitt, Snowie Spoon, Esther Langston, Katherine Tackitt, Dorris Bonham and Pauline Bean, preceded him in death.

Interment in the Elijah Cemetery will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fair Haven Children’s Home or Paragould Children’s Home and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Graveside services for Fred Thomas York, 94, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. York passed away Monday morning, October 19, 2020 at Progress West Hospital, O’Fallon, Missouri.

He was born August 5, 1926 in Sherman, Texas to James Maurice “Marney” and Margaret York. They moved to New Mexico, where his brothers and sister were born in following years. He was the oldest of four children. At 17 years of age and during World War II, Fred joined the United States Navy. He was an electrician aboard the USS Cummings destroyer. During this time, his ship escorted President Franklin D. Roosevelt to Alaska for a historic meeting with world leaders and then served as the backdrop for the President’s national broadcast at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. In the following months, the USS Cummings returned to battle and was near Iwo Jima as the war ended. Fred was discharged after the war on March 9th, 1946.  On March 5, 1947, he was married in Arkansas City, Kansas, to Helen Flottman. Fred began his civilian life by using his electrical and mechanical skills to repair and build, which led him to large construction projects. He enjoyed teaching others and lived many places including Kansas, California, Louisiana and South America. Fred and Helen moved their family to Missouri in 1970 with the purchase of a farm in Pomona. Fred’s unique work with raising feeder pigs led him to earning the Missouri Farm Family of the Year Award in 1974. In 1977, Fred worked with son Gary to build the Glass Sword Theatre, calculating down to the exact block on the materials they needed. Fred was also a 7th degree Mason.  Fred and Helen were married 73 years until Helen’s recent death on October 1st.

He is survived by his three children, Linda York Greer and husband Dorance, Rock Hill, South Carolina, Gary York and wife, Regina, West Plains, Missouri and Amy Iven and husband, Dean, Saint Charles, Missouri; as well as eight grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.