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A Celebration of Life will be held to honor Dennis P. Rice of West Plains, Missouri, June 8, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at Endurance Church (formerly Faith Assembly Church) West Plains, Missouri.

Dennis entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at the age of 59 years; where he leaves behind his wife, Judy of the family home, that they built together; parents Paul and Dorothy Rice; siblings, Debbie Dye, husband, Allen, Donna Dunnihoo and Dale Rice, all of West Plains, Missouri; one brother-in-law, Phil Wilson, of Mtn. View, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and great-nephews; and many lifelong friends.

He is preceded in death by one beloved sister, Donita Wilson and one brother-in-law Dave Dunnihoo.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, the Moody Community Center or the Good News Free Will Baptist Church and may be left at the service, mailed to Good News Free Will Baptist Church, 4600 State Rt. 142, West Plains, MO 65775 or may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

The family wishes to express their gratitude for the many acts of kindness shown during their time of loss. The many phone calls, texts, visits, food, time, prayers and words of comfort are very much appreciated.

Funeral services for Larry Richard “Dick” Tharp, 68, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Tharp passed away at 2:30 p.m., Friday, May 31, 2019 at his home.

He was born November 27, 1950, at Windsor, Illinois, to Loren Tharp and Lora Glaspell Tharp.  Mr. Tharp was a veteran, having served with the United States Army.  On June 20, 1970, he was married at Birch Tree, Missouri, to Rhonda Stoops.  Before his retirement, Dick worked as a heavy equipment operator for the City of West Plains.  He loved antique tractors and also loved to work on them. Dick enjoyed taking trips to Colorado with his close friends. He thought the world of his grandkids and loved his wife Rhonda dearly.

He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Tharp, of the family home; two children, Larry Tharp and wife, Christy, West Plains and Wendy Leonard and husband, Coley, Caulfield, Missouri; two grandchildren, Lilly and Jackson Tharp; eight brothers, Edward Tharp and wife, Betty, Garry Tharp and wife, Darline, Jerry Tharp and wife, Janice and Fred Tharp, all of West Plains, Charles Tharp, Mountain View, Missouri, Jim Tharp and wife, Deloris, Olden, Missouri, Dee Tharp, Viola, Arkansas and Keith Tharp and wife, Marilyn, Birch Tree, Missouri; five sisters, Elaine Redburn and Shirley Holden, both of West Plains, Verna May Murphy and husband, Wayne and Joyce Snethern and husband, Jerry, all of Birch Tree and Betty Tedder and husband, Rollan, Hollister, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.

His parents, one brother, Terry Tharp, one sister, Lela Kay Tharp and two brothers-in-law, Carl Redburn and Clay Holden, preceded him in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, at Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Elk Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Elk Creek Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Louise Ingalsbe, 94, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Evergreen Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Ingalsbe passed away at 12:20 p.m., Monday, May 27, 2019 at Ozarks Medical Center.

She was born October 31, 1924, at West Plains, Missouri, to Frederick Emil Gundy and Mattie Berneice Roach Gundy.  On May 10, 1945, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to James Peter “Sonny” Ingalsbe, who preceded her in death on November 18, 2015.  Mrs. Ingalsbe was a member of Evergreen Ladies Club where she enjoyed quilting.  She also enjoyed gardening, fishing and loved her family.  Mrs. Ingalsbe was a Christian.

She is survived by three children, Ray Ingalsbe, West Plains, Kelvin Ingalsbe and wife, Cindy, Ozark, Missouri and Linda Kutter and husband, Ken, West Plains; one daughter-in-law, Christy Ingalsbe, West Plains; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, one son, Carl Ingalsbe, one daughter, Dianna Ingalsbe, one daughter-in-law, Bonnie Ingalsbe, one grandson, five sisters and two brothers, preceded her in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.   Memorial contributions may be made to Evergreen Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Brigitte A. Chapman, 82, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Mint Springs Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Chapman passed away at 4:20 a.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Ozarks Medical Center.

She was born December 12, 1936, in Germany, to Karl and Gertrude Freitoch Olzyck.  She was married in 1957 to Edwin Eugene Chapman, who preceded her in death.  Mrs. Chapman loved flowers and enjoyed puzzles.  She was a member of Church of the Nazarene.

She is survived by three children, Jim Chapman and wife, Tyra, West Plains, Darlene Spoor and husband, Tom, West Plains and Cindy Smith and husband, Ed, Sanford, Florida; seven grandchildren, Brandi, Candi, Jeremy, Eric, Andrea, Matthew and Rebecca; eleven great-grandchildren; one sister, Renate Trautman, of Germany; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, three brothers and two sisters, preceded her in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mint Springs Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Visitation services for Christine Rita “Chrissy” Lawrence, 70, West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 30, 2019 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Lawrence passed away at 5:16 a.m., Monday, May 27, 2019 at her home.

She was born October 30, 1948, at Sarasota, Florida, to Robert Degnegaard and Shirley Marie Doria.  Mrs. Lawrence had worked in restaurant management.  She enjoyed fishing, bingo, lottery and casinos.  She loved her family and making people laugh.

She is survived by the love of her life, Brian Lawrence; three children, Robert Lawrence and wife, Janet, Kemp, Texas, Victoria Staggs, West Plains and Brian Jr. Lawrence, West Plains; son-in-law, Troy Staggs; four grandchildren, Brittany Staggs-Collins and husband, Jordon, Cody Lawrence and wife, Bayleigh, Katherine Sutton and Haley Staggs; seven great-grandchildren, Linkin, Reagan, Rhaina, Arabella, Aspyn, Kennedy and Alex; two brothers, Joseph Degnegaard and wife, Sue, Fort Myers, Florida and Gary Degnegaard and wife, Chris, Tinley Park, Illinois; three sisters, Susan Schneidewend, Pensacola, Florida, Debbie Williams, Fort Myers, Florida and Roberta O’Neill and husband, Steve, of the State of Michigan; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, granddaughter, Kaitlin and uncle and aunt, Joseph and Beverly Doria, preceded her in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Family and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Gravesdie services  for Dortha Evelyn Rideout Taylor, 99, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 31, 2019 at the Thayer Cemetery, Thayer, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Taylor passed away May 24, 2019, at Tucson, Arizona.

She was born January 10, 1920 in Glenpool, Oklahoma, to Thomas Henderson Rideout and Mary Jane Renfro Rideout.  Dortha’s elementary schooling was at the Red Ranch School, Howell County, Missouri. She began high school in Oklahoma and finished in Koshkonong, Missouri with the Class of 1939 as Valedictorian. She was a graduate of the Riveria Beauty College, Lebanon Missouri and also attended the University of Missouri and Cookeville Business College in Tennessee. On September 1, 1940 she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Wellington Thomas Taylor, who preceded her in death April 17, 1993.   Dortha always enjoyed traveling and learning to do new things. She learned to paint in oils and water colors, to draw with pencil, to sew and to do needle work.  She and her husband did many craft projects together. Mrs. Taylor became a Christian in November, 1942, when she was baptized by G. K. Wallace in the Spring River at Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. She remained active in the Church of Christ as long as her health permitted and was a member of the Curry Street Church of Christ in West Plains.

She is survived by her son, Teddy Neal Taylor and wife, Elizabeth, Beavercreek Ohio and their children, Wendy Parks, Okeana Ohio and James Taylor, Warren Rhode Island, daughter, Jean Elaine Taylor Goforth and husband, John, of Berthoud Colorado and their children, Minuette Grentz, Layton, Utah and Alyssa Novak,  Longmont, Colorado, son Jackie Dean Taylor and wife, Cynthia, Tucson, Arizona and their children, Bradford Taylor, Dallas, Texas and Jessica Boyd, Gary North Carolina; twelve great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mabel Rideout Uhlmann, West Plains, Missouri.

Her parents, husband, four brothers Hurshal, Henry, Herbert and Robert Rideout, and three sisters, Gladys Davis, Mildred Hunter and Berta Rideout, preceded her in death.

Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to Fair Haven Children’s Home or Curry Street Church of Christ, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A memorial service for Carol Sue Wilson, 68, Salem, Arkansas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 31, 2019 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Wilson passed away at 9:48 a.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Brooke Haven Health Care.

She was born July 5, 1950, at Sioux City, Iowa, to James Dale Goss and Wilma Louise Cary Goss.  On November 19, 1991, she was married at Redfield, Arkansas, to William “Pete” Wilson.  Mrs. Wilson was a nurse and was a very loving and caring person.  She enjoyed fishing, going to church and listening to gospel songs and loved time spent with her family.  Mrs. Wilson attended Lanton Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, William “Pete” Wilson, Salem, Arkansas; her mother, Wilma Goss, State of Oklahoma; two children, William Thomas Higgins and Michelle Higgins, Rock Island, Illinois; four step-children, Adam Earls, State of Mississippi, Amy McNabb, State of Tennessee, Crystal Stamford, State of Mississippi and Michelle Wilson, State of Missouri; seventeen grandchildren, including special granddaughter, Destiny Wilson; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, James Goss Jr., State of Illinois and Steve Goss, State of Oklahoma; one sister, Laura Shephard, State of Oklahoma; and several nieces and nephews.

Her father and one infant daughter, Kimberly Ann Higgins, preceded her in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals For Children and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Norman Boyd Brotherton, 87, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Brotherton passed away at 7:00 a.m., Saturday, May 18, 2019 at his home.

He was born March 10, 1932, in the Dripping Springs Community, to Irvin Henry Brotherton and Edna Cora Bennett Brotherton.  On February 15, 1955, he was married at Long Beach, California, to Linda Deloris Collins.  Mr. Brotherton was a veteran, having served with the United States Navy from 1952 – 1956.  He was a passionate farmer for over 60 years.  He dearly loved his family and get togethers when everyone was together; his favorite was Christmas, when everyone gathered around while he would read the Christmas story.  Mr. Brotherton served as a Deacon at Immanuel Southern Baptist Church, Pomona, Missouri, since 1989; he has been a member since September, 1961.

He is survived by his wife, Deloris Brotherton, of the family home; five children, Doug Brotherton and wife, Brenda, Pomona, Missouri, Mike Brotherton and wife, Beckey, Pomona, Missouri, Debra Clinton and husband, Rick, Willow Springs, Missouri, Greta Bailey and husband, Mike, West Plains, Missouri and Norma Jean Reese and husband, John, West Plains, Missouri; ten grandchildren, Eric, Amber, Shane, Chase, Shannon, Landon, Andy, Rodney, Ashton and Taylor; sixteen great-grandchildren and a great-granddaughter due in August; and many nieces and nephews.

His parents, one great-grandson, Rowdy Brotherton, two brothers, Alvis Brotherton and Fed Brotherton, four sisters-in-law, Jean Brotherton,  Hazel Collins, Betty Jo Collins and Barbara Jean Collins, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bill and Ella Collins and five brothers-in-law, Melvin Collins, Eldon Collins, Gene Collins, Clifford Collins and Junior Roper, preceded him in death.

Mr. Brotherton will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Tuesday at Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.   Burial will be at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorial Contributions may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Jewell Gardner, 86, Caulfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Amy Baptist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Gardner passed away at 3:10 p.m., Friday, May 17, 2019, at Ozarks Medical Center.

She was born September 22, 1932, at Albany, Texas, to James Loren Young and Lora Clevola Rhoads Young.  Jewell graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1950.   She was a Registered Nurse at Ozarks Medical Center.  She enjoyed gardening and needlework of all kinds; she loved nature and animals, especially bird watching.  Mrs. Gardner was a member of Amy Baptist Church.

She is survived by one step-son, Jerry Lee Gardner, Springfield, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Lucille Young, Claremont, California; several nieces and nephews, including Gerald Fite and James Fite and wife, Laurie; special family friends, Jeff Yielding, Sally Stasney, Kate Pace and Jean Freeman; and many cousins.

Her parents, one brother, Jimmy O. Young and two sisters, Kaye Young and Jenny Fite, preceded her in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be at Amy Cemetery.  Memorial Contributions may be made to Amy Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Sawyer Dean Chase, 4 month old infant son of Brandon Chase and Diana Surritte, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 20, 2019 at Pottersville Baptist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Sawyer went to be with the Angels on Sunday, May 12, 2019.

He was born January 12, 2019, at West Plains, Missouri.

Sawyer is survived by his parents, Brandon Chase and Diana Surritte; twin brother, Scott Donald Chase; grandparents, Joseph Chase and Carolyn Surritte; aunts and uncles, Jacob Chase, Joshua Chase, Donna and Paul Fiquett, Debra and James Flores, Deirdra Cunningham and Dorinda Housley; many adopted aunts and uncles; and many cousins.

His grandparents, Renee Chase and Donald Surritte and one aunt, Delana Surritte, preceded him in death.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Sunday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Gospel Hill Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Family and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Angel May Due-Lashley and Braylen Dean Due-Lashley, infant twins of Chance Lashley and Catherine Due, West Plains, Missouri will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2019  at Babyland in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Angel May went to be with the Angels on May 14, 2019 and Braylen Dean on May 16, 2019.

They were born May 14, 2019, at Ozarks Medical Center.

They are survived by their parents, Chance Lashley and Catherine Due; three brothers, Deagan James Lashley, Zane Carter Lashley and Bentlee Gaven Due; two sisters, Annaleah Rayne Due and Zoe Juliann Due; grandparents, Brent and Cindy Lashley, Mistelle Biggers and Sherry Due; great-grandparents, LuAnn McKee, Manuel and Ruby Due, Bill and Joann Haddock, Jim and Emma Lashley and Virginia Worley; Aunts and Uncles, Randall Calvin Due, Christopher Brent Due, Madison Shae Lamb, Kenzee Michelle Collins, Karlee Mistelle Collins and Courtney Logan Lashley; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Their grandfather, Randall Due and great-grandfather, Jim Worley, preceded them in death.

Funeral services for Carl William Brown, 94, Mt. Vernon, Missouri, formerly of West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 17, 2019 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Brown passed away at 6:38 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Missouri Veterans Home, Mt. Vernon, Missouri.

He was born December 17, 1924, at Pomona, Missouri, to Wesley Brown and Girtha Hall Brown.  On August 16, 1943, he was married at Pomona, Missouri, to Fanny Mae Pankey, who preceded him in death on January 29, 2013.  Mr. Brown was a World War II Veteran, having served with the United States Army.  For a number of years, he worked in the cutting department at Rawlings Sporting Goods, Willow Springs, Missouri.  Mr. Brown was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and enjoyed fishing and woodworking.  He was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Collins Chapel, Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

He is survived by two children, William Leon Brown and wife, Rose and Brenda Thompson; five grandchildren, Rich Thompson, Jr. and wife, Shawn, Robert W. Brown and wife, Jamie, Danny Brown, Tina Thompson and Betheny Doherty and husband, Jeff; three great-grandchildren, Matthew Brown, Audrey Thompson and Blaine Thompson; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents, wife, son-in-law, Richard Thompson and five brothers, Floyd, Clifford, Paul, Roy and Donald Brown, preceded him in death.

Mr. Brown will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 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 Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Don Collins, 72, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 16, 2019 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Collins passed away at 8:00 p.m., Sunday, May 12, 2019 at his home.

He was born February 12, 1947, at Siloam Springs, Missouri, to Darrell Omard Collins and Helen Louise Collins.  He enjoyed collecting jewelry and guns and loved turkey hunting and fishing.

He is survived by one brother, Clifford Collins; one sister, Mary Uchtman and husband, Billy; his nieces and nephew, Mandy Bean, Angela Deckard and Bozo Collins; and eight great-nieces and great-nephews.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Siloam Springs Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Siloam Springs Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Lowell Dwight Lovan, 72, Dora, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 13, 2019 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Lovan passed away at 12:10 a.m., Thursday, May 9, 2019 at his home.

He was born April 30, 1947, at Twin Bridges, Missouri, to Clyde Thomas Lovan and Velma Collins Lovan.  On July 24, 1970, he was married at Dora, Missouri, to Sally Cash.  Mr. Lovan was a logger and loved his work.  He enjoyed riding and pulling horses and loved spending time with his family and his many friends.  Mr. Lovan was a Christian.

He is survived by his wife, Sally Cash Lovan, of the family home; two children, Sarah DePriest and husband, Allen, Dora, Missouri and Emmy Lou Ellison and husband, Mike, Gainesville, Missouri; five grandchildren, Seth Lovan and wife, Kelsie, Cally DePriest, Cash DePriest, Lori Ellison and Tyler Ellison; and one great-grandson, Wade Lowell Lovan.

His parents, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Glen and Fay Cash and brother and sister-in-law, Glen and Geraldine Lovan, preceded him in death.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Sunday, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Ball Cemetery.

Funeral services for Goldie Mae Bartley, 82, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 11, 2019 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Bartley passed away at 9:07 a.m., Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Missouri.

She was born January 21, 1937, to Jesse Lawrence and Lillie Tabor Lawrence.  In 1953 she was married to Ray Edmon Belcher, who preceded her in death December 3, 1972.  On March 12, 1988, she was married at Dora, Missouri, to Robert Louis Bartley, who preceded her in death on June 3, 2003.  Before her retirement she worked at McQuay Norris, also known as Eaton and later known as Invensys.  Goldie enjoyed fishing, camping, crocheting, quilting and making clothing for babies.  Her family was an important part of her life.  Mrs. Bartley was a Christian.

She is survived by her companion, Pete Georgecopoules; four children, Mary Jo Hawkins and husband, Randy, West Plains, Missouri, Michael Pasco and wife, Pam, Toledo, Ohio, Loretta Collins and husband, Max, West Plains, Missouri and Debra Trott and husband, Norman, Mountain Home, Arkansas; fourteen grandchildren; forty great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husbands, one son, Steven Belcher, three brothers and three sisters, preceded her in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Family or The Kidney Foundation and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A Celebration of Life service for Barbara Sue Hensley Lee, 80, Springfield, Missouri, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 11, 2019 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Barbara went to be with the Lord at 3:50 a.m., Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Glendale Gardens, Springfield, Missouri.

She was born April 24, 1939, at Pottersville, Missouri, to Walter Silas Hensley and Vernie Edna Davis Hensley.  A graduate of Bakersfield High School, Barbara began her career as a legal secretary in West Plains, then in Springfield and moving back to West Plains where she worked for the City of West Plains before becoming manager of the West Plains Housing Authority.  After leaving the housing authority, Barbara became personal secretary to the Dean of the civil engineering department at the University of Missouri at the Rolla campus.  While at UMR she became a certified professional secretary and was a member and secretary of the Rolla chapter of the National Secretaries Association.  In 1992, she became office manager for Losh Communications in Springfield, retiring in 2007.  Barbara was a long time member of the Broadway United Methodist Church, Springfield.

She is survived by two sisters, Shirley Callahan, West Plains and Violet Losh, Springfield; and many nieces and nephews.

Her parents, one son, Stan Lee, three brothers, Thurman, Neil and Lowell Hensley and five sisters, Charlene Huffman, Dorothy Spencer, Ruby Huffman, Irene White and Mildred Rutan, preceded her in death.

Burial will be in the Pottersville Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Pottersville Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Charles Allen Lethem, 81, Moody, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 12, 2019, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Lethem passed away at 11:10 p.m., Monday, May 6, 2019 at his home.

He was born August 6, 1937, at Glendale, Arizona, to Emmett Lethem and Bernadean Meredith Lethem.  On December 30, 1975, he was married at Phoenix, Arizona, to Anna Marie Cofer.  Mr. Lethem was a veteran, having served with the United States Navy.  Before his retirement, he worked as a Journey lineman at Arizona Power Company for thirty-three and a half years.  He was a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the NRA.  Mr. Lethem was of the Baptist faith and had served as a Deacon at his home church in Arizona.

He is survived by his wife, Anna Lethem, of the family home; four children, Michael Lethem and wife, Lisa, Phoenix, Arizona, Darrell Phillippe, West Plains, Missouri, Rex Phillippe and wife, Kristin, Thayer, Missouri and Cheri Berkson and husband, Bruce, Sedona, Arizona; thirteen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; one brother, Ray Lethem and wife, Norma, Tonto Basin, Arizona; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents, one daughter, Lori Ann Lethem and one brother, Edward Lethem, preceded him in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the South Fork Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors Project and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Elva Dean Lamb Kreger, 82, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 10, 2019 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Kreger passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 at Ozarks Medical Center.

She was born July 3, 1936, in Ozark County, Missouri, to Claudie Elva May and Martha “Lorene” Moss May.  Jackie attended Oak Mound School.  On February 20, 1953, she was married to Herbert Ray Lamb, who preceded her in death on May 18, 1987.  In her later years, Jackie had worked as a hostess at Ramada Inn and worked at Hardee’s.  She enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren.  Mrs. Kreger was a member of Central Church of Christ.

She is survived by three children, Herbert D. Lamb, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Linda S. VonCannon, Yorktown, Virginia and Tami R. Dudgeon and husband, Alan, West Plains, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Mary Hillyard, James Stovall, Brittany Brown, Daniel VonCannon, Tasha Phegley, Lane Dudgeon and Tate Dudgeon; many great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Dorman May, Orb May and Palmer May; one sister, Eva Garner; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, daughter, Cathy “Cat” Lamb, grandson, James Lyle “J.L.” Cockrum and brother, Elwood May, preceded her in death.

Visitation will be held from 7:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Gospel Hill Cemetery.

Funeral services for Anthony Dean Cheshire, 50, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 9, 2019 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Cheshire passed away at 8:15 p.m., Saturday, May 4, 2019 at his home.

He was born October 5, 1968, at Flint, Michigan, to Loy Dean Cheshire and Patsy Jones Cheshire Coffman.  On September 20, 2014, he was married at West Plains, to Brenda Holloway.  He loved football and working on the riverboats.  Tony collected Hot Wheels cars and enjoyed to play catch with anyone that was willing.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Cheshire; his mother, Patsy Coffman; grandmother, Nadine Jones; two sisters, Amy Williams and husband, Joe and Tracy Webers and husband, Stuart; niece and nephews, Summer Webers, Ty Webers, Dreydan Williams and Keegan Williams.

His father and grandparents preceded him in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the State Line Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Family and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Jack E. DeNeut, son of the late Clair and Sophie DeNeut was born on September 26, 1928 in Newton, Iowa. He departed this life to join his Savior Jesus on May 4, 2019, at his home in West Plains, Missouri.

Jack was united in marriage to his beautiful bride and the love of his life, Juanita Louise Carlisle, on September 1, 1950, in LaPorte City, Iowa. To this union was born two children, Michael Craig and Jackie Lynn. Jack was a journeyman plumber for most of his working life. He retired from the St. Louis plumbers Union after many years of service and later settled in West Plains, Missouri. Jack accepted Jesus as his Savior and was a Christian. He enjoyed woodworking, visiting friends at the West Plains Senior Center, and watching his grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s sporting events. He was an avid gardener and was well-known for giving away his produce, selling his vegetables to local businesses and maintaining his stand at the farmer’s market. He enjoyed growing various flowers and vegetables, often spending hours a day working in his greenhouses and garden. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren dearly, and enjoyed sharing his knowledge of life and gardening with his family. This poem was written by Jack’s granddaughter-in-law about Jack and his great-grandson: “I’m Great Grandpa’s garden buddy. We don’t care if it’s dry or muddy! We dig in the ground and plant the seed; we pick all the vegetables we need! We love to watch the flowers grow! Great Grandpa’s plants are the best you know! I visit his farmer’s market stand; Great Grandpa’s produce is in high demand! The smell of a tomato, the taste of a pepper, from Great Grandpa’s garden there’s nothing better! Great Grandpa loves me, he tells me so. His seeds of love in my heart do grow. Great Grandpa and me we’re two peas in a pod. The love we share is a blessing from God!”

Jack is preceded in death by his father, mother, and two brothers, Richard and Jean.

He is survived by his wife, Juanita of West Plains, Missouri; a sister, Merle Carlisle of Kirksville, MO; a son, Michael DeNeut of Alaska; a daughter, Jackie Douglas and husband Carl of West Plains, Missouri; three grandsons, Lucas Douglas and wife Amanda of West Plains, Missouri; Brent Douglas of Springfield, Missouri; Nathan DeNeut of Ohio; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Jack will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.

A Celebration of Life service will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.