James Allen Johnson was born September 1, 1967, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Delora Skinner Johnson and Joseph Johnson.
He passed away unexpectedly on September 25, 2020.
James’ profession was in brick masonry up until a back surgery. Construction and automotive work were also two of his passions. Anything he could take apart, he could put back together.
He loved his own projects at home and working with his son. He was always the first to help his family and friends. His big welcoming smile will be remembered and missed every day. What he loved the most were his kids, fiancée, friends and animals.
He is survived by his children, Cody Johnson, Valerie Johnson and Chris Neal; his fiancée Tammie Henson; brothers, Joe Johnson, George Johnson, Louie Perkins, Bob Perkins and Bill Perkins; sisters: Dorthy Jean, Ruth Ann Perkins; along with many other aunts, uncles and cousins he also loved dearly.
A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2, at Galloway Park in West Plains, Missouri.
Arrangements under direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Christine Marie Tharp, 67, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 1, 2020, at Mt. Prairie Hollow Wildlife Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
At 67 years old, Christine Marie Tharp has completed her work on earth as she went home to be with the Lord at 11:29 a.m., Sunday, September 27, 2020, at Ozarks Medical Center.
She was born July 5, 1953, at Davenport, Iowa, to Charles William Neal and Florence Louise Livingston Neal. On March 1st, 1979, she married her first love, Roger Adolphson. They remained married until his passing on April 30th, 2006. Later Christine remarried to Buck Tharp, on May 22nd, 2010. Chris was an avid church goer, and most recently attended Shiloh Baptist Church in Rover, MO. Christine loved to sing and attend church functions. She absolutely loved to travel, one of her favorite places being Hawaii. Everyone who knew Christine, knew that she had a soft spot for wildlife and would often do anything she could to nurture an injured animal back to health. More than anything though, she loved her family deeply, especially her many grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Buck Tharp; eleven children, Jason Adolphson and wife, Katherine, Felicia Adolphson, Eric Adolphson, Jennifer Eytcheson and husband, William, Tamara Bogan and husband, Jeremy, Kyle Adolphson and wife, Anne, Lucas Adolphson and wife, Chelsea, Sean Adolphson and wife, Erica, Quintin Adolphson, Meghan Johnson and husband Mike, Justin Adolphson and many grandchildren.
Her parents, first husband, Roger Adolphson, two sons, Christopher and Gabriel and one sister, Carol Neal, preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Family and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main Street, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Robert Gideon Morrison II, 60, Edmond, Oklahoma, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 3, 2020, at Howell Valley Cemetery.
Mr. Morrison passed away Monday, July 6, 2020. He was a cherished son, adored father and grandfather, faithful brother and friend.
He was born February 7, 1960 at MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL, to Robert Gideon Morrison and Shirley Underhill Morrison. Bob earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Oklahoma University in 1981. He worked at Tinker AFB as an Aeronautical Engineer for over 35 years, acting as project leader on a variety of high profile programs, including Air Force One. Bob loved a good adventure, sharing travel, camping, fishing, shooting sports and skiing with his family and friends. Community service was important to Bob. He served as a Red Cross volunteer, a Little League coach, a scout leader and was a life-long supporter of Boy’s Ranch.
He is survived by his mother, Shirley Morrison, Edmond, Oklahoma; son, Zachary Morrison and wife, Emily; grandson, Louis, Houston, Texas; step-son Jeremy Elam, Midwest City, Oklahoma; and two sisters, Lori Harris and husband, Sid, Prairies Grove, Arkansas and Tina Krysiak and husband, Rick Krysiak, Dayton, Ohio.
Graveside services for Mearl Harris, 89, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Harris passed away at 2:57 p.m., Thursday, September 24, 2020, at West Vue Nursing Center.
He was born September 3, 1931, at Elijah, Missouri, to John Harris and Ola Roberts Harris. On December 27, 1951, he was married at Mountain Home, Arkansas, to Louise Blankenship. Mr. Harris was a veteran, having served with the United States Navy. He worked at International Shoe Factory for seventeen years and Herrman Lumber Company for over twenty years. Mearl enjoyed gardening, camping, traveling and long drives. Mr. Harris was a member of the Curry Street Church of Christ where he had served as Elder for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Louise Harris; one son, Ronnie Harris and wife, Doris; four grandchildren, Tracy Johnson and husband, Mike, Melissa Givens and husband, Carl, John Randall Harris and wife, Emily and Alicia Pulley and husband, David; six great-grandchildren, Brett Johnson, Logan Johnson and wife, Kaitlyn, Cody Givens and wife, Kelsey, Kylie Givens, Finley Pulley, McKayla Pulley and one on the way, Aspen Harris; nine great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, one son, Randall Harris, one great-granddaughter, Chelsea Johnson, two brothers, Earl and Everett Harris and two sisters, Hazel Henry and Rachel Hensley, preceded him 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 Betty Jo Huddleston, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Elk Creek Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
At 86 years old, Betty’s work here on earth is now complete and God called her home on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Missouri. While they will miss her greatly, Betty’s family and friends will hold dear to countless memories of her.
She was born November 29, 1933, to Floyd Lester Gannon and Delma Lorine McLellan Gannon. Betty grew up in West Plains and was a member of the 1951 graduating class at West Plains High School. On July 25, 1953, just shy of her 20th birthday, Betty married the love of her life, Lester Huddleston. She and Lester enjoyed 45 years of marriage until his passing in 1998. Throughout her life, Betty found ways to help others. She was thoughtful and generous, known to share whatever she had with others. She was an excellent cook, an accomplished seamstress and very creative with crafting and handiwork. Many friends and family members have pillows, cards, pictures and other items that were both designed and handmade by Betty. In her late years, Betty developed a writing ‘ministry.’ She wrote to widows, shut-ins and others often. Betty wrote as many as 40 cards and letters per month. Her friends would say Betty’s letters would always lift them and brighten their day. One lady told Betty that just when she was about to give up, she would get a letter from Betty, cheering her on. Betty accepted Jesus as her Savior at an early age and in her later years as she was able, she attended Victoria Mission Church where she was a member. Six months ago, she became a resident of Pleasant Valley Manor in West Plains. Betty mentioned daily how she loved everyone there. It seems God meant for her to be there, to encourage and help brighten the lives of other residents and staff. In fact, she often commented, even then, “God’s got a plan” and indeed, he did have.
Loved and cherished as Grandma Bet, Grammy, Grandma, Betty’s life was enriched over the past 12 years with the blessing of seven great-grandchildren: Emma, Elijah and Ellie Trantham; Hudson and Cason Patillo and Jackson and Elim Huddleston. Betty always had a drawer filled with candy for her seven greats. The candy drawer is just one of the many delightful memories these young ones will carry forward. The parents of these seven greats (Betty’s beloved grandchildren) are Ashley Patillo and husband, Trapper, West Plains, Amy Trantham and husband, Andy, Alton, Missouri and Nathan Huddleston and wife, Steph, Koshkonong, Missouri. Loved and cherished as mom, sister and friend, Betty is also survived by her son, Lyndell Huddleston and wife, Nancy, West Plains and daughter, Rita Jackson and husband, Phil, Springfield, Missouri; a beloved brother, Jack Gannon and wife, Rosalyn, New Market, Maryland; and sister-in-law, Shirley Gannon, West Plains.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, Frank Gannon and Don Gannon and an infant sister, Dorothy
“Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.” 2 Corinthians 13:11, KJV
The family would like to thank the staff and employees of Pleasant Valley Manor for their excellent care of mom for the last 6 months, and also the medical staff at Cox Medical Center South.
Mrs. Huddleston will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Saturday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon Bible Society and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
A Memorial Service for Darrell W. Wilson, Sr., 49, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, September 15, 2020, at Hammond’s Mill.
Mr. Wilson passed away at 8:09 p.m., Sunday, September 13, 2020, at Ozarks Medical Center.
He was born October 11, 1970, to Boyd James Wilson and Lillie May Lone Wilson. Darrell was a wonderful father, an amazing mechanic and beloved friend to all.
He is survived by his life partner, April Hackney, of the family home; five children, Diana Griffith and husband, Kevin, Amy Swanson and husband, Chris, James Wilson and fiancé, Nina Young, Darrell Wilson, Jr. and Jasper Wilson, all of West Plains; two step-children, Jessica Hackney and Kristin Rose; eleven grandchildren, Lacy, Leanna, Boyd, Kelsey, Chloe, Ben, Annabelle, Anastasia, Renezaliegh, Braxton and J ace; his former wife, Tammy Wilson, Mountain Home, Arkansas; one brother, Daniel Wilson, Lakeland, Florida; one sister, Barbara Rouse and husband, Earl, Lakeland, Florida; his special friend who was like a brother, Matt Wimberley and wife, Crystal, West Plains; and several nieces and nephews.
Jerry Wayne Strawn, 75, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 1:20 a.m., Sunday, September 6, 2020, at his home.
He was born April 24, 1945, at Trenton, Michigan, to Allen Strawn and Lura Belle Neeley Strawn. On July 31, 1989, he was married at West Plains, to Joy Wade. Mr. Strawn was a veteran, having served with the United States Army in Vietnam. Before his retirement he was a truck driver and enjoyed fishing, hunting and woodworking.
He is survived by his wife, Joy Strawn, of the family home; four children, Jerry Willis Clyde Strawn and wife, Michelle, Jordan Strawn and wife, Ashley, Jeremiah Norsworthy and wife, Karey and Jonathan Bach, all of West Plains; and six grandchildren.
His parents preceded him in death.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Monty Kim Camden, 65, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 4:10 p.m., Sunday, September 20, 2020, at his home.
He was born November 2, 1954, at West Plains, Missouri, to Denver Noah Camden and Loeta Ilene Decker Camden. Monty loved to ride his bike and anything that went fast. He especially loved his grandson, Jase and his daughter, Hanna. He enjoyed hunting and taking Jase fishing.
He is survived by his daughter, Hanna Martin and husband, Mikey; two grandchildren and one on the way, Jase and Justus; two sisters, Pamela Snelson and Sally Bush; his aunts and uncle, Joe Decker and wife, Connie and Juanita Decker; several nieces and nephews; and his best friends, David Fox, Tommy Gale and all of his brothers at Kinsmen M.C.
His parents, three uncles, J. D. Decker, Gary Lee Decker and Ronnie Decker and his best friend, Hippo Warren, preceded him in death.
Family and friends may pay their respects from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at the Langston Street Chapel of 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.
Patrick John (PJ) Lally, 68, Bakersfield, Missouri, passed away at 11:30 a.m., Sunday, September 20, 2020 at his home, with his wife and son by his side.
He was born June 29, 1952, at Chicago, Illinois, to Patrick John Lally, Sr. and Bridget Agnes Lally. On September 2, 1980, he was married at Bakersfield, Missouri, to Karla Jo Smith. PJ was a hardworking man; he has been painting and doing drywall since he was a young man. He lived in Bakersfield, Missouri with his wife, Karla. PJ enjoyed playing softball at Odd Fellows Park with his friends. He also loved watching his family and son play sports. He was a true fan of Kansas City Chiefs and Cardinals. PJ spent a great deal of his life outdoors; he had a passion for fishing and the water, both he shared with his son, Levi. He will be remembered as being a caring husband, father, uncle and papa. PJ was a strong man who always provided for his family. He was a friend to many and was always there to help anyone in need.
He is survived by his wife, Karla Jo Smith; his son, Levi Trent Wilson Lally and girlfriend, Yancey Pry; two grandchildren, Victoria Belt and husband, Corey and Jessie Burris; two great-grandchildren, Millie and Bruce Belt; seven siblings, Tom Lally, Mary Ellen White, Kathy Whitmere and husband, Charles, Terry Lally and wife, Kathy, Marty Lally, Micheal Lally and wife, Brigette and Brian Lally; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, two brothers, Kevin and Jimmy Lally and brother-in-law, Kevin White, preceded him in death.
Mr. Lally will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, 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 Bessie Louise Busbey, 82, Peace Valley, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 25, 2020 at Bennett Chapel Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Busbey passed away at 12:12 p.m., Monday, September 21, 2020, at West Vue Nursing Center.
She was born May 7, 1938, at Peace Valley, Missouri, to Herbert Eugene White Reid and Olive Bonnie Brixey Reid. On September 6, 1956, she was married at Peace Valley, Missouri, to Willie Busbey, who preceded her in death on July 24, 2003. She loved to cook for anyone and everyone that entered her home. Her job was to worry for everyone. She loved her kids, grandkids and great-grandkids.
She is survived by three children, Barbara Smotherman and husband, Chuck, Birch Tree, Missouri, Brenda Moncrief and husband, Monroe, West Plains and Carl Denis Busbey and special friend, Irene, Peace Valley, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Suwaba Johnson and husband, Chris, Cricket Wallander, Reina McCullough and husband, Ronnie, Retha Rickman and husband, William, Bobbi Ann Busbey, Kelsey Nelson and husband, Leon, Doug Wallander, Bryan Tharp and Chasidy Davis and husband, Jared; seventeen great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren; five brothers, Tom Reid and wife, Mary, Peace Valley, Ted Reid and wife, Barbara, Peace Valley, Jim Reid and wife, Sharon, Peace Valley, Don Reid and wife, Lisa, Caulfield, Missouri and Kim Reid and wife Christy, Peace Valley; many nieces and nephews; and good friends, Gary Wallace, Stephanie Campbell, Leslie Altermat and Jessica Spence.
Her parents, husband, one son, Calvin Busbey, two brothers, John and Robert (Butch) Reid, one sister, Wilma Jewell, and infant brother and sister, David and Nora, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Busbey will lie in state from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Family and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Marie Owens, 88, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 7:00 a.m., Monday, September 21, 2020, at her home.
She was born January 24, 1932, at West Plains, Missouri, to Wilber Shook and Beulah Brixey Shook. On April 9, 1949, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Joseph Otto Owens, who preceded her in death on September 5, 2007. Mrs. Owens loved biking and painting and. She was a hard working woman and was a chainsaw champion.
She is survived by three children, Sandra Charlene Haven, Rick Owens and his significant other, Linda and Kim Marie Smith and husband, Jonathan, all of West Plains; three grandchildren, Jennifer Poor and husband, Jason, Harley Joe Owens and Erin Marie Smith; two great-grandchildren, Cooper and Madalyn Poor; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband and one brother, Jr. Shook, preceded her in death.
A private burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. The family will announce a Celebration of Life Service at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to West Plains Senior Citizens Center and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main St., West Plains, MO 65775.
Stanley Raymond Jeffery, 71, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 11:29 p.m., Friday, September 18, 2020, at his home.
He was born November 13, 1948, at Benton Harbor, Michigan, to Robert Jeffery and Ruby Whitcomb Jeffery. On September 4, 1970, he was married at West Plains, to Jan Emerick. Stan loved the Lord and his family. He enjoyed raising rabbits and pigeons.
He is survived by his wife, Jan Jeffery, of the family home; three children, Jay Jeffery and wife, Linda, Amy Murphy and husband, Ray and Holly Hawkins and husband, Dustin, all of West Plains; seven grandchildren, Camdon, Lakelen, Hayden, Eli, Tucker, Maylee and Reed; one sister, Kay Jeffery, Davis, California; one brother-in-law, Norman Emerick and wife, Marilyn, Galesburg, Illinois; and numerous nieces and nephews.
No memorial service will be held; Stan will be cremated per his instructions. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Ozarks Medical Center Cancer Treatment Center in honor of Stan’s daughter, Holly, who is a cancer survivor and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Ruth Ann Klingler, 65, The Colony, Texas, formerly of West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Klingler passed away at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at Carrollton Regional Medical Center, Carrollton, Texas.
She was born April 29, 1955, at Tacoma, Washington, to Ian Lynn Sympson and Doris Hutchens Sympson. Ruth graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1973. On August 21, 1976, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Gary Klingler. Family was very important to Ruth. She enjoyed family history, researching Ozark County history and playing the piano.
She is survived by her husband, Gary Klingler, of the family home; two children, David Klingler and wife, Esther, Midland, Virginia and Adam Klingler and wife, Julie, Lewisville, Texas; one granddaughter, Lisa Klingler; her mother, Doris Sympson, West Plains, Missouri; one sister, Barbara Freeman and husband, Ron, Dora, Missouri; two sisters-in-law, Lanetta Rowley and husband, Steve, Guthrie, Oklahoma and Judy Murray, West Plains; three nephews, Justin Freeman and wife, Alison, Brett Freeman and wife, Jessica and Andrew Rowley; one niece, Janet Williams and husband, Matthew; and one aunt, Carol Scaggs and husband, Ronnie, State of Illinois.
Her father, Ian Sympson and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Herman and Irene Klingler, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Klingler will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Saturday, 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 private memorial service will be held at a later date for Kenneth Earl Wood, Sr., 87, West Plains, Missouri.
Mr. Wood passed away at 3:35 a.m., Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at Ozarks Medical Center.
He was born December 15, 1932, at Pomona, Missouri, to Elmer John Wood and Olive Shadwell Wood. On November 23, 1956, he was married to Margie Eudy, who preceded him in death on September 13, 1969. On December 20, 1975, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Ruth Belcher. They shared forty-five wonderful years together. Mr. Wood was a plant foreman at Ozark Asphalt Co. for thirty-eight years. He enjoyed woodworking and working on his farm.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Wood, of the family home; five children, Carolyn Driscoll and husband, Terry, Anniston, Alabama, Patricia Milburn, Youngsville, North Carolina, Sheryl Emery, West Plains, Kenneth Wood, Jr. and wife, Glenda, Pottersville, Missouri and Scott Wood and wife, Bobbie Jo, West Plains; four step-children, Robbie Collins and wife, Marlena, Richard Collins and wife, Sue Lynn, Charlotte Adkisson and husband, Randy and Susan Hisel and husband, Joe, all of West Plains; eight grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two brothers, Neil Wood and wife, Edith and Junior Wood; and many nieces and nephews.
His parents, first wife, Margie Eudy Wood, four sisters, Nellie (infant), Evelyn Burgess, Virginia Rittmiller and June Fitzpatrick, one brother, Raymond Wood and two sons-in-law, Garry Emery and Dan Milburn, preceded him 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.
Juline Rena (Julie) Edwards, 65, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 7:01 a.m., Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at her home.
She was born June 11, 1955, at Redondo Beach, California, to Henry Podoll and Bernice Elnore Lillian Mickelson Podoll Spotts. On June 7, 1974, she was married at West Plains, to Ronnie Edwards. Mrs. Edwards was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her husband, Ronnie Edwards; two children, Mike Edwards and Mark Edwards and wife, Britne; two grandchildren, Alexis and Landon; one brother, Harvey Podoll and wife, Sandy, Redondo Beach, California; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, step-father, Glen Campbell Spotts and one sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and Bill White, preceded her in death.
Born March 5, 1945, left this life on September 14, 2020 to be in Heaven with all family members who passed before her.
Andrea was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother; she lived her life with and for her family and friends.
She and her husband were married in September, 1966 and had a great life together (55 years) and really enjoy their two children, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren through their life together.
We lost our beloved Andrea, but Heaven gained a sweet-kind-loving spirit. Till we meet again, your loving family and friends.
Arranagements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, cards may be mailed to the family c/o Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Hadley Van Hathcock, 77, Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of Gainesville, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 18, 2020 at Gospel Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Hathcock passed away September 12, 2020, at his home.
He was born December 5, 1942, to Martin L. Hathcock and Leongoree (Morrison) Hathcock. On September 24, 1961, he was married to Mary Roberts. They would have celebrated 59 years this month. Hadley worked for the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department for 30 years. After retirement he worked as a Private Detective and a school bus driver. He enjoyed fishing and gardening. Hadley was a proud Christian for 48 years.
Hadley is survived by his wife, Mary; one daughter, Cynthia Hathcock of the family home; one son, Darin Hathcock and wife, Brandi, of Overland Park, Kansas; and three grandchildren, Nixon Van Hathcock, Marston Van Hathcock and Vandyl Floyd Hathcock.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two children, Michael Van Hathcock and Brant Alan Hathcock.
A memorial service for Eleanor Pace, 90, West Plains, Missouri will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 19, 2020, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, West Plains, Missouri.
Mrs. Pace passed away peacefully at home on March 28, 2020.
Eleanor was born on April 3, 1929 in Claryville, Missouri to Frances and Elvis Brewer, the youngest of 5 children. She was raised on a farm in Perry County, Missouri where she worked all the chores with her family and attended Mass every Sunday. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1947 and began working at the International Shoe Corporation in Perryville, Missouri. In 1954 she moved to St. Louis, Missouri to work at Vickers Electric Company where she met her husband, William E. Pace. They married on April 7, 1956. Eleanor continued to work while raising her family and retired from Boat Levelers Company after 25 years of service. Eleanor loved to cook for her family and watch the St. Louis Cardinals while enjoying a Bud Light. She was happiest when surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed playing Rummikub with her friends and she cherished her visits with her sister, Marie. We will miss her dearly.
She is survived by her three children; Scott (Peggy) Pace, Edwardsville, Illinois; Susan (Richard) Bowles, West Plains, Missouri; Barbara (Colin) Kerwin, Dallas, Texas; eight grandchildren, Emily (Jimmy) Connell, Molly (Drew) Kluemke, Danny (Jenni) Meyer, Tommy (Kylie) Meyer, Joey Meyer (Stephanie Joiner,fiancée), Erin Kerwin and Luke Kerwin; five great-grandchildren Eleanor Connell, Seamus Connell, William Meyer, Ava Meyer and Elliot Meyer; one brother, Ivan (Yvonne) Brewer; one sister Marie Modde; and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband of 55 years, William E., her brother, Elliot Brewer, her sister, Lavina Moranville and her granddaughter, Ann Kathryn Kerwin.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Geneva L. Stevenson, 95, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Stevenson passed away at 12:52 p.m., Thursday, September 10, 2020, at her home.
She was born May 8, 1925, at Sweden, Missouri, to Archie Horace Pettyjohn and Rutha Mae Plumb Pettyjohn. On October 25, 1992, she was married at Las Vegas, Nevada, to Gerald Wayne Stevenson, who preceded her in death on September 5, 1998. Geneva was the owner of Marilyn’s Boutique Shop for fifteen years. She loved music and enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Mrs. Stevenson attended Pottersville Missionary Baptist Church.
She is survived by five children, Glenda Cunningham and husband, Dallas, Marilyn Quick, Jerry Cook and wife, Marcia, Ralph Dobbins and Mary Ziegler and husband, Larry; seventeen grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one brother, Bill Pettyjohn; one sister, Phyllis Hamby; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, two grandsons, Eric Barlow and Caleb Brown, two brothers, Lloyd and Eugene Pettyjohn and one sister, Audrey Ralfs, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Stevenson will lie in state 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 and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Ruby Elvira Baxter, 95, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Cureall Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Baxter passed away at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at West Vue Nursing Center.
She was born March 23, 1925, at Cureall, Missouri, to Walter Jackson Chappell and Bertha Florence Houser Cook Chappell. On November 1, 1943, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Hobert Plas Baxter, who preceded her in death on August 15, 2006. Ruby had one brother, Lee Roy Cook and two sisters, Opal and Bessie Chappell. She attended Valley Star School, Caulfield and Bakersfield schools and later obtained her GED and CNA license. Mrs. Baxter had been employed at International Shoe Factory, Herb’s Market and Ozarks Medical Center. She attended Victory Family Worship Center, where she was the oldest living member at the time of her death.
She is survived by her sister, Bessie Chappell, West Plains; three nieces, Linda DeVaul, West Plains, Carolyn Warden and husband, Larry, Ferguson, Missouri and Connie Davidson and husband, Jim, West Plains; and numerous nieces, nephews, great and great-great-nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, brother, Lee Roy Cook and his wife, Lorene, sister, Opal Collins and her husband, Floyd, two nieces, Betty Sue Cook and Kathy Hawkins and one nephew, Gary Collins, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Baxter will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Cureall Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
