Obituaries

Funeral services for James William Walker, 85, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 7, 2018 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Walker passed away at 12:33 a.m., Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at Ozarks Medical Center, surrounded by loved ones after a hard fought battle as a result of two recent heart attacks.

He was born August 21, 1933 in a small rock house in Calico Rock, Arkansas.  His family moved to Gainesville, Missouri where he spent his childhood and young adult life. During the sixth grade, a bond was formed with a young lady by the name of Lois Payne whom would later become his wife on March 28, 1953. They were married 64 years, and lived in Gainesville, West Plains, and Cabool. After Lois’ passing in 2017 James’ zest for life diminished as he grieved deeply. James’ strong work ethic began as a young man at Walker Lumber in Gainesville. James and Lois’ work life together began in 1969 establishing Walker Insurance Agency and later Owens Insurance Agency, finally retiring in 2013. James and his family joined First Baptist Church in 1960. He was a devoted Christian whose faith sustained him until his passing. The friendships he and Lois formed at FBC would last a life time. All those touched by these friendships cherish these memories dearly. One trait that James passed to his sons, Jerry and Michael, was the love for tennis and running. Many were not aware of his quiet competitiveness which he instilled in his boys. James, Jerry and Michael spent sun up to sun down playing endless sets of tennis. Lois took great pride while watching her husband and boys play and packed many a cooler with sandwich and drink. Lois was jokingly referred to as the tennis widow. James later found a love for running that would lead to his participating in 5K’s, 10K’s and ultimately a half marathon. Those who knew James enjoyed his sense of humor and love for sharing stories of past. His friendly and kind demeanor lightened any conversation with laughter that will echo in the hearts of family and friends.

Family that will continue to treasure memories are two sons; Jerry Walker and wife, Chrissy and their daughter Sophia, of West Plains, Missouri; Michael Walker and wife, Anush, of Burbank, California; granddaughter, Hillary Tugwell and husband, Jim, and their children, Emma, Kate, and James, of West Plains, Missouri.; brother, Bobby Walker and wife Nancy of Gainesville, Missouri; and special friend, Bobbie Casey of West Plains, Missouri.

His parents, Charlie and Debra, his wife, Lois, three brothers, Charles Jr., Walter, and Sid, and two sisters, Irene and Mary, preceded him in death.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Friday, at Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to USTA (United States Tennis Association) or First Baptist Church and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Steven Robert Pettit, 74, Pottersville, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 6, 2018 at the Ball Church of Christ, Dora, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Pettit passed away at 11:45 a.m., Saturday, September 1, 2018 at his home.

He was born February 14, 1944 at West Plains, Missouri to Beryl Robert Pettit and Betty Exline Pettit.  On November 22, 1968, he was married at Dora, Missouri to Carol Rieger.  Mr. Pettit was a veteran having served with the United States Navy.  He had been a lineman with Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative and was co-founder of Pettit Canoe Rentals.  He loving hunting, fishing, and enjoyed the many hunting trips he made with his friends to Colorado and Caney Mountains.  Mr. Pettit enjoyed being with his family.  He was a member of the Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Pettit, of the family home; three children, Cherri Kelley and husband, Scott, Dora, Missouri, Craig Pettit and wife, Sheri, Dora, Missouri and Darrick Pettit, Pottersville, Missouri; three grandchildren, Monica Kelley, Abby Kelley and Jonathon Pettit; one brother, Pat Pettit and wife, Bev, Caulfield, Missouri; and one sister, Diane Hambelton and husband, Broya, Dora, Missouri.

His parents, Beryl and Betty Pettit and one brother, Mike Pettit, preceded him in death.

Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at the Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Ball Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Ball Cemetery and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Euna Mae Kimbrough, 90, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 7, 2018 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Kimbrough passed away at 10:26 p.m., Sunday, September 2, 2018 at West Vue Nursing Center.

She was born January 5, 1928, in Ozark County, Missouri, to Landa Allcorn and Dicie A. Sanders Allcorn.  On October 22, 1951, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Leamon Jewell Kimbrough, who preceded her in death on March 23, 2010.  Mrs. Kimbrough had worked as a beauty operator.  She was an avid gardener and enjoyed sewing.  Mrs. Kimbrough was a member of the First Church of God and was very involved in the church.

She is survived by two children, Dewayne Kimbrough and Debbie Harper, both of West Plains; four grandchildren, Joshua Harper and wife, Paige, Jennifer Cromer and husband, Matthew, Christopher Kimbrough and Cassandra Kimbrough; and five great-grandchildren, Brady Cromer, Thomas Harper, Riley Cromer, William “Bill” Harper and Nolan Cromer.

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

Mrs. Kimbrough will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Bob Aborn, 60, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 8, 2018 in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Aborn died 8:57 p.m., Saturday, September 1, 2018 in Ozarks Medical Center. He was born November 29, 1957 at West Plains, Missouri to Robert Leroy Aborn and Lorene Hicks Aborn. Bob was a long time member of the Calvary Pentecostal Tabernacle; Bob Loved God, his family and his many friends. Bob worked many years for Hick’s Body Shop; he really enjoyed his work and loved his co-workers. He enjoyed the outdoors and spent many nights in his camping cabin with his brother, his brother-in-law and his nephew. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. After becoming disabled, he began to study photography; he became a self taught professional and his pictures won him several first place ribbons and best of show at the local fair.
He is survived by his sister, Patricia Knox, Springfield, Missouri; his nephew, Jason Knox, Springfield, Missouri; his great niece, Alison Knox, Springfield, Missouri; many cousins; and many friends.
His parents, his brother, Charles Lee Aborn and his brother-in-law, John Knox, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, September 7th, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes Children’s Hospital and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Iva Lorene Hobbs, 78, Caulfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 8, 2018 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Hobbs passed away at 1:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at her home.

She was born January 21, 1940, at Corning, Arkansas, to Harvey Pounds and Hazel Garrett Pounds.  On June 25, 1957, she was married at Coloma, Michigan, to J. D. Hobbs.  Mrs. Hobbs worked at the International Shoe Factory for twenty-seven years, prior to that she was a share cropper.  She loved cooking, farming and spending time with her family and grandkids.  Mrs. Hobbs has been a member of Calvary Pentecostal Tabernacle since 1983.

She is survived by her husband of sixty-one years, J. D. Hobbs, of the family home; six children, Marsha Sole and husband, Dennis, Roscoe, Illinois, Jay Hobbs and wife, Rhonda, Caulfield, Missouri; Threasa Shepherd and husband, Gene, Caulfield, Missouri, Marilyn Briscoe and husband, Rodney, West Plains,  Missouri, Vicky Johnston and husband, Rick, Rogers, Arkansas and Abigia Hobbs, Hiwassee, Arkansas; eight grandchildren, Nicole, Tabitha, Kelli, Ira, Jayson, Jonah, Louie and Kimberly; twelve great-grandchildren, Bella, Harvey, Mathew, Wyatt Bailey, James, Corbin, Rodney Wade, Luke, Madyson, Taylor, Joy and Anakin; one brother, Robert Pounds and wife, Susan; two sisters, Evelyn and  Dorothy; one sister-in-law, Patsy Pounds; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, one brother, Carlos “Cork” Pounds, one grandson, Joshua and one great-granddaughter, Neyterri, 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 Fowler Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Family and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A memorial service for Sue Bridges, 72, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 14, 2018, at Curry Street Church of Christ.

Mrs. Bridges passed away at 10:57 p.m., Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Ozarks Medical Center.

She was born August 4, 1946 at West Plains, Missouri to Russell Wood and Lola Dollins Wood. Sue graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1964.  On June 8, 1968 was married at West Plains, Missouri to Gene Bridges. Sue enjoyed shopping, cooking and working with her husband, Gene, in their business. Mrs. Bridges was a member of the Curry Street Church of Christ.

She is survived by her husband, Gene Bridges, of the family home; one brother, Doyle Wood, wife, Terri, West Plains, Missouri; one sister, Doreen Bridges, husband, Danny, West Plains, Missouri; her sister-in-law, Barbara Wood, Bolivar, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends and extended family.

Her parents, one sister, Evelyn Bunch, one brother, Bob Wood, her mother-in-law, Loretta Bridges and one nephew, Clevey Bridges, preceded her in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Fair Haven Children’s Home and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Ruby May Joice, 85, Branson, Missouri, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Joice passed away at 10:59 p.m., Monday, August 27, 2018 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri.

She was born April 19, 1933, at Moody, Missouri, to William Taft Collins and Gathel Pearl Gabbert.  Ruby was married to Donald Ray Lovelace.  On November 19, 2007, she was married at Harrison, Arkansas, to Earl Dewayne Joice.  Ruby loved to travel with her husband, Earl.  Family was important to her; she loved spending time with them, especially her grandchildren.  Ruby enjoyed making her flower gardens; she loved flowers and birds, especially hummingbirds.  Ruby worked for several years at the International Shoe Factory in West Plains, worked at Classic Country and Comedy show in Branson, volunteered at Pink Door Thrift Shop and was a member of The Eastern Star.  She was a people person, and never met a stranger.  Ruby will be missed by her family and her many friends.

She is survived by her husband, Earl Joice, of the family home; five children, Bill Lovelace and wife, Brenda, Willow Springs,  Missouri, Kenneth Lovelace and wife, Janet, Spring Hill, Tennessee, Joann Lovelace, Fair Grove, Missouri, Debi Phillips and husband, Clay, Fair Grove, Missouri and C. J. Newsom and husband, Chris, Branson, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Brent Lovelace and wife, Julie, Martin Lovelace and wife, Amy, Josh Lovelace and wife, Carmen, Alex Vessey, Dustin Vessey, Clint Vessey and fiancée Maya, Katelyn Newsom and Michael Newsom; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marjorie Lovelace and husband, Jerry and Cathy Earls all of West Plains; special friends, Sue and Gene Hartman, Gerald and Dorothy Martin, Tim and Vicki Essary and Vick and Margy Newsom; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents and first husband preceded her in death.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 until service time of 10:30 a.m., Saturday, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery.  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 Alba Jean White, 77, Wichita, Kansas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 1, 2018 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. White passed away at 6:15 p.m., Monday, August 27, 2018 at Harry Hynes Hospice Center, Wichita, Kansas.

She was born December 1, 1940, at West Plains, Missouri, to Oren Elwood Stradford and Jewell Maxine Fields.  On June 9, 1960, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Darrel Don Hall; and from this union three children were born:  Kathy Jean, Don Glen and Jackie Darrelese.  On April 9, 1982, she was married to Thomas H. White, Jr., in Wichita, Kansas.  Mrs. White worked at Cessna, Beech and Boeing Aircraft in Wichita, Kansas for over thirty years, having retired from Boeing.  Alba also worked at Wal-Mart; her favorite position was being a greeter, because she loved talking to the children.  Most of all, Alba cherished her family; she delighted in being a grandmother and great-grandmother.  She loved gardening; her yard and home were full of beautiful flowers.  Alba was a Christian; she believed if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say this to the mountain, “Move from here to there and it will move.  Nothing will be impossible for you”  Matthew 17:20.  She also believed that one must have faith, hope and love, but love is the greatest gift of all.  I Corinthians: 13.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas H. White, Jr.; two children, Kathy Barnett and husband, Ron and Jackie Gardner and husband, Jim; one step-son, Tommy White; her beloved grandchildren, Ranay Reuter, Eugene Barnett, Katy Howard, D. C. Upton, Jeff Hall, Heather Barnett and Ashley Bentz; twenty-one great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, one son, Don Hall, one step-son, Pat White, one granddaughter, MaDawna Upton and two brothers, C. B. Stradford and Bill Stradford, 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 Ledbetter Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Ledbetter Cemetery or Muscular Dystrophy Association and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for George Thomas “Tom” Prevett, 68, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 2, 2018 at New Hope Baptist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Prevett passed away at 9:55 p.m., Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at his home.

He was born September 1, 1949, at West Plains, Missouri, to George Prevett and Audrey Goodman Prevett.  On December 26, 1971, he was married at Pottersville, Missouri, to Jean Ann Riley.  Tom loved his farm and enjoyed singing, playing his guitar and fishing.  Mr. Prevett was a member of New Hope Baptist Church for forty-six years.

He is survived by his wife of forty-six years, Jean Ann Prevett, of the family home; three sisters, Patty Sue Cook, West Plains, Missouri, Betty Joanne Elgin, Dunham Springs, Louisiana and Jean Marie Stone and husband, Larry, West Plains, Missouri; two brothers-in-law, Mark Riley and wife, Yvonne, Pottersville, Missouri and Steve Montgomery, Columbia, South Carolina; and many nieces and nephews.

His parents, mother-in-law and father-in-law, one son, Gregory Matthew Prevett and one sister-in-law, preceded him in death.

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

Funeral services for Evelyn E. Lindeman, 91, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at West 160 Church of Christ, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Lindeman passed away at 9:00 a.m., Friday, August 31, 2018 at Ozarks Medical Center.

She was born December 9, 1926, in the State of Oklahoma, to Raymond Woodrow “R.W.” Youngblood and Eliza Briggs Youngblood.  Evelyn graduated from Bakersfield High School, Bakersfield, Missouri.  On October 4, 1947, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Raymond George Lindeman, who preceded her in death on July 26, 2018.  Before her retirement, Mrs. Lindeman worked as a clerk at Richards Brothers, had worked in the deli at Price Chopper, was a school teacher for a brief time and had attended classes for floral arrangements.  She loved to sing and enjoyed sewing, quilting, embroidery and bowling and was a pretty good cook.  Mrs. Lindeman was a member of the Church of Christ and attended West 160 Church of Christ and had previously attended Curry Street Church of Christ.

She is survived by two children, Larry Lindeman and Donna Cooper and husband, Hal, all of West Plains; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Glenn Youngblood, Battle Mountain Nevada; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents and one brother, Amos Youngblood preceded her in death.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m., Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Gospel Hill Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Fair Haven Children’s Home and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Visitation services for Jack D. Gamble, 91, West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 29, 2018 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Gamble passed away at 7:13 a.m., Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Willow Care Nursing Home, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born September 6, 1926, at Henryetta, Oklahoma.  On March 29, 1947, he was married to the love of his life, Bonnie Wharton Gamble, who preceded him in death on November 13, 2013.  Together they had three wonderful children.  The couple moved to Missouri in 2000 to be with their family.  Mr. Gamble was a WWII veteran, having served with the United States Navy. He retired from Kaiser Steel after thirty-five years and the Chino United School District after ten years.   He enjoyed anything outdoors, especially fishing, hunting and gardening.

He is survived by his daughter Cindy and husband Gary, of West Plains, her three daughters, Sandie and husband, Chris, Renee’ and husband, Dennis and Danyell and husband, Tim; his son, Gary and his four children, Jeff and wife, Kim, daughter Shonna and sons Jimmy and Tommy; a very special daughter-in-law, Phyllis and grandson Dennis and wife, Sharee; sixteen great-grandchildren, four of which were very special to him, Jarod, Christopher, Jack and Jesse; three great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Jeannie; and several other family members.

His wife, Bonnie, oldest son, Dennis and granddaughter, Tammy, preceded him in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to Organ Donor Foundation and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A Celebration of Life service for Stetson Leo Hutchinson, 15, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Genesis Church.  Friends are encouraged to wear casual, bright clothing.

Stetson departed this life August 23, 2018 at Ozarks Medical Center. He had turned 15 years old on August 5.  Stetson was the beloved son of Stacy and Stacy Hutchinson.  He is still loved by his siblings, Ethan, Tristian, Stephen, Daphnie, Emerald, Xander and Malachi (who was his special buddy), his great-grandparents, Carl and Zelda Beavers, his grandparents, Ernie and Carol Moore, George and Diane Phillips, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends and his biological mother, Patience Crook.

His grandfather, Dorm Hutchinson, great-grandmother, Jewel Lee and his cousin, Dina Casey, preceded him in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to the fund In the Memory of Stetson at West Plains Bank & Trust Co. or may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Wanda Lee Heselton, 88, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 31, 2018 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Heselton passed away at 2:28 a.m., Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Pleasant Valley Manor.

She was born May 6, 1930, at Olden, Missouri, to George Boone Thompson and D. Blanche Brower Thompson.  On June 30, 1951, she was married at Mountain Home, Arkansas, to Alvin Lee Heselton, who preceded her in death on September 12, 2009.  Mrs. Heselton worked at the International Shoe Company for forty-four years, retiring in 1992.  She enjoyed word search puzzles and loved to visit with her neighbors at Pleasant Valley Manor.  Wanda will be greatly missed by her family and friends.  Mrs. Heselton was a long time member of United Freewill Baptist Church.

She is survived by one sister, Kathy Hollingshad and husband, Guy, West Plains; three sisters-in-law, Brenda Thompson, Springfield, Missouri, Donna Thompson, Arlington, Texas and Wanda Heselton Clark and husband, Ken, Springfield, Missouri; several nieces and nephews, including special nephews, Zac Hollingshad and wife, Jamie and Steven Hollingshad and wife, Alyssa, all of West Plains; and great-niece and great-nephew, Colby and Emma Hollingshad.

Her parents, husband, four brothers, George Alvin Thompson, Robert Wayne Thompson, Richard Blaine Thompson and Norman Eugene Thompson, preceded her in death.

Mrs. Heselton will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.   Memorial contributions may be made to Bridges or The Wonderful Made Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Willodean Celia King, 90, Alton, Missouri, passed away at 5:00 a.m., Friday, August 24, 2018 at Shepherds View Assisted Living, Alton, Missouri.

She was born September 4, 1927, at Phil Campbell, Alabama, to William Halcomb and Lula Holland Halcomb.

She is survived by two children, Brenda Hammond and husband, Gary, West Fork, Arkansas and Roger King, East Peoria, Illinois; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Charles Halcomb, Russellville, Alabama; and one sister, Sue Cook, Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

Her parents, one son, Larry King and one brother preceded her in death.

Private burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.

Patricia Ann Cesar, 86, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 5:15 a.m., Monday, August 27, 2018, at NHC Healthcare, West Plains, Missouri.

She was born March 28, 1932, at Topeka, Kansas, to Herschell Oden Halley and Agnes Mary Lonergan Halley.  On April 9, 1949, she was married at Raytown, Missouri, to Harry Willis Cesar, who preceded her in death on October 24, 2014.  Before her retirement, Pat was a florist and a bookkeeper.  Mrs. Cesar was of the Catholic faith.

She is survived by two children, Harry Cesar and wife, Linda, West Plains, Missouri, and David Cesar and wife, Lori, Rockport, Texas; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two nieces.

Her parents, husband and one sister preceded her in death.

Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Aela Sabine Poindexter, 10 month old daughter of Robert and Heather Poindexter, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Aela went to be with the Angels at 12:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at her home.

She was born October 28, 2017, at Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Robert Poindexter and Heather Panelli Poindexter.

She is survived by her parents, Robert and Heather Poindexter; two brothers, Tegan and John Poindexter; one sister, Elexsis Poindexter;  her grandparents, Jeff and Melinda Hanshaw, West Plains, Missouri, Peggy Poindexter, Athens, Alabama, Will Cuna, Springfield, Missouri and Alex Panelli, State of Oregon; and her great-grandparents, Kenneth and Judy Hanshaw, West Plains, Missouri and Carolyn Byrley, Springfield, Missouri.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Steven James Hale, 61, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 24, 2018 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Hale passed away at 10:40 a.m., Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Missouri.

He was born January 28, 1957 at West Plains, Missouri to Roy Eugene Hale and Joyce Helen Poe Hale.  On April 25, 1981, he was married at West Plains, Missouri to Rita Johnston.  Mr. Hale was a diesel mechanic and enjoyed farming, and taking care of his family.  He was a Christian.

He is survived by two children, Bradley Hale and fiancée, Monica Kesling and Heather Dixon and husband, Travis, all of West Plains, Missouri; the mother of his children, Rita Johnston, Caulfield, Missouri; three grandchildren, Ethan Hale and wife, Sadie, Morgan Strawn and Bryce Dixon; one great-grandchild, Caroline Hale; one brother, Roy Eugene Hale, Jr. and fiancée, Debbie, Columbia, Missouri; four sisters, Linda Stubbs, Willow Springs, Missouri, Sharon Hale and special friend, Dale Harris, West Plains, Missouri, Connie Hale and fiancé, Greg Grogan, West Plains, Missouri and Carol Jo York, Willow Springs, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents, one brother, Michael Thomas Hale, one sister, Debbie Hale and his dog, Wolfie, preceded him in death.

Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.

Funeral services for Rosemary Dodds, 91, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 24, 2018 at First United Methodist Church Life Center, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Dodds passed away at 9:08 p.m., Sunday, August 19, 2018 at her home.

She was born April 17, 1927, at Van Buren, Missouri, to John Frazier and Lucy Dell Frazier.  On May 10, 1950, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Paul Durham Dodds, Sr., who preceded her in death October 2, 2009.  Mrs. Dodds was a homemaker and mother and worked as an LPN.  During WWII she worked for the Department of Defense at the Pentagon.  She enjoyed playing golf, bowling, bridge, her flower garden and antique shows.  Mrs. Dodds was a member of First United Methodist Church.

She is survived by three children, Rebecca Dodds and fiancée Robert Molini, Coral Springs, Florida, Melissa Schatzer and husband, Jay, Alpharetta, Georgia and Paul Dodds, Jr.; two grandchildren, Stephanie Schatzer Jones and husband, Elliott and Jon Paul Schatzer and wife, Heather; three great-grandchildren, Brendon, Noah and Tristan; one brother, John A. Frazier and wife, Harriett, Cincinnati, Ohio; and one niece, Brianna.

Her parents and husband preceded her in death.

Mrs. Dodds will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church Music Fund and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A memorial service for Johnny Lynn Robinson, 34, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 20, 2018 at First Missionary Baptist Church, Pottersville, Missouri.

Johnny passed away August 16, 2018 at his home.

He was born January 14, 1984, at West Plains, Missouri, to Robert Robinson and Paula Scrivner Tupper.  Johnny graduated from Bakersfield High School with the Class of 2003.  On October 30, 2005, he was married at Las Vegas, Nevada, to Paige Lynn Julian.  Mr. Robinson was a dog breeder, home builder and welder.  He excelled at everything he aspired to do and was a wonderful husband and father.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoyed restoring cars, had competed in archery and fishing professionally and was a great athlete.  Johnny was a faithful child of God.

He is survived by his wife, Paige Robinson and their three children, Bristol Lynn, Julian Parker and Evie Jon; his father, Robert Robinson and significant other, Cathy VanVleck; his mother, Paula Tupper; one brother, Charles Robinson and wife, Angela; two sisters, LeeAnn Fowler and husband, Mike and Zaylor Watts and husband, Greg; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gayle and Terry Julian; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins; and many friends.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to Fish Tales (J.P. Sell’s organization for children) and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A celebration of life service for Barbara Carla Meagher, 78, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at her home located at 221 Hynes Street, West Plains, Missouri.

Mrs. Meagher passed away at 1:16 p.m., Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at her home.

She was born July 21, 1940, at Memphis, Tennessee, to L. R. Bledsoe and Hazel Mae Wilkes Bledsoe.  On May 13, 1985, she was married in the State of Arkansas, to Walter “Wally” Meagher, who preceded her in death on March 10, 2010.  Mrs. Meagher enjoyed volunteering in her community; she loved people and would help anyone in any way that she could.  She also loved animals.  Mrs. Meagher was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

She is survived by six children; one son-in-law; one daughter-in-law; twelve grandchildren; thirty plus great-grandchildren; and two nieces.

Her parents, husband, one sister and one brother, preceded her in death.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions may be made to the West Plains Regional Animal Shelter and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.