Obituaries

Graveside services for Lucille Pettyjohn, 78, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 6, 2017 at New Hope Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Pettyjohn passed away at 10:20 a.m., Saturday, July 1, 2017 at her home.

She was born May 19, 1939, at Bakersfield, Missouri, to Luther Davidson and Lena DeBoard Davidson.   On June 13, 1959, she was married at Peace Valley, to Wayne Pettyjohn, who preceded her in death on April 18, 2017.  She enjoyed playing cards, gardening, canning and raising chickens; she was an excellent cook and enjoyed making homemade pies for her family to enjoy.  She also was a seamstress and made clothes for her children when they were young.  Mrs. Pettyjohn was a member of the Church of Christ.

She is survived by five children, Treena Blades and husband, Daniel, West Plains, Ellen Weaver, West Plains, Donna Ross and husband, Mike, Joplin, Missouri, Dwayne Pettyjohn and wife, Tresa, Peace Valley, Missouri and Sharon Pena and husband, Luis, Becker, Minnesota; eleven grandchildren, Catlen Chapman, Standon Pettyjohn and wife, Sara, Shane Pettyjohn and wife, Sonja, Courtney Weaver and fiancé, Lee Arthurs, Brandon Wood and wife, Charity, Jessica Wood, Leshia Pettyjohn, Ryan Pettyjohn and wife, Diona, Austin Pena, Rachel Pena and Nichole Pena; ten great-grandchildren, Emma, Layne, Myles, Bryley, Andrew, Brayden, Angelyn, Hope, Adrian and Reaile; two brothers, R. C. Davidson and wife, Marcille, Bakersfield, Missouri and Ray Davidson and wife, Ina, Van Buren, Arkansas; three sisters, May Carroll and husband, Frank, Alma, Arkansas, Shirley Belt and husband, Ray Gene, Caulfield, Missouri and Marilyn Barton and husband, Randall, Peace Valley, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, and two brothers, Alfred and Rudy Davidson, precede her in death.

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

Graveside services for Thomas Ray Lamb, 66, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Howell Valley Cemetery.

Mr. Lamb passed away at 8:06 p.m., Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at NHC Healthcare.

He was born March 9, 1951, at Watervliet, Michigan, to Francis Rue Lamb and Frances Laura Harper Lamb.  Mr. Lamb was a veteran, having served with the United States Army.  He was in the 5^th mechanized artillery united operation Lam Son 719 in Vietnam, Big Red 1 at Fort Riley, Kansas, 3^rd Armored Division in Germany and served as MP with 1138^th MP Co.  He enjoyed Ham Radio; his call sign W0TRL.  Mr. Lamb worked for Brotherton Propane for over thirty years.  He was married to Susie Olson in 1972 and to this marriage, two children were born, Derrick and Christopher.  He was married on April 5, 1990, at West Plains, to Brenda Lou Howell, who preceded him in death on February 1, 2004.

He is survived by two children, Derrick Lamb and wife, Janette and Christopher Lamb; five grandchildren, Erika, Micah, Emily, Kayla and Sarah Lamb; seven sisters, Virginia Morrison and husband, Junior, Betty McCarley and husband, Mike, Carol Price and husband, Larry, Mary Lavern Collins, Fran Collins, Ruby Roberts and husband, Ron, Vicky Lovan and husband, Brant; four brothers, Woody Lamb and wife, Tammy, John Lamb and wife, Angie, James Huckaby and Mike Huckaby; and many nieces and nephews.

His parents, step-mother, Mary Cockrum Lamb, wife and one sister, Connie Elfrank, preceded him in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to Fallen Heroes and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services Jeannie Joan Clarke, 65, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 30, 2017 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Clarke passed away at 9:22 a.m., Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at her home.

She was born June 28, 1952, at Springfield, Missouri, to James Maxey Hawkins and Helen Joan Atha Hawkins.  On July 12, 1969, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Allen W. Clarke.  Jeannie worked as a software consultant with Combinatorics Consulting Company; her job involved a lot of traveling for training software programs at many hospitals.  She was loved by all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband, Allen Clarke, of the family home; two children, Allen Clarke, Jr., and wife, Christi, Mountain View, Missouri and James Clarke and wife, Jessica, West Plains; six grandchildren, Logan Clarke, Caleb Clarke, Austin Turner, Niki Clarke, Cameron Clarke and Makenzie Clarke; three step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild, Harlie Marie Cook; one brother, Rocky Hawkins and wife, Barbara, West Plains; two sisters, Christine Ledbetter and husband, Dan and Denise Lowe and husband, Greg, all of West Plains; and many nieces and nephews.

Her parents, grandson, Taylor Lee Clarke and one sister, Teressa Hawkins, preceded her in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Moody Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to OMC Cancer Treatment Center and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A graveside service for Lilly May Welch, 77, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 2, 2017, at Mt. Zion Cemetery, South Fork, Missouri.

Mrs. Welch passed away at 9:31 a.m., Sunday, June 25, 2017 at her home.

She was born January 1, 1940, at Hocomo, Missouri, to Tommie Henderson Marshell and Rosie May Duncan Marshell.  On October 11, 1963, she was married at West Plains, to Harold Eugene Welch, who preceded her in death on May 28, 2016.  She worked as a machinist and mechanic at International Shoe Factory and was the owner and operator of Miss Lilly’s Flea Market.  She enjoyed meeting and visiting with people and loved her children and grandchildren.  She helped many people.  Mrs. Welch was a Christian.

She is survived by two children, Regena Snethern and husband, Raymond and Diane Bourge and husband, Jeff; eight grandchildren, Nicholas Welch and wife, Jessica, Raymond Snethern, Jr., Audrey Amburgy and husband, Matt, Samantha Elliott and fiancé, Eric Groom, Perry Elliott and wife, Ashley, Patrick Elliott and special friend, Brenna Melton, Aaron Roop and Gavin Roop; eleven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, brother, Dee Marshell and one infant brother, preceded her in death.

Funeral services for Joe R. Powell, 90, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 26, 2017 in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Powell passed away at 9:29 p.m., Friday, June 23, 2017 at West Vue Nursing Center.

He was born November 12, 1926 at Tuckerman, Arkansas to John N. Powell and Minnie Mask Powell. On April 12, 1947, Mr. Powell was married at the Hatfield Church of Christ to Helen Janice Ingalsbe who preceded him in death on June 12, 2015. In 1948, he and Helen moved to Rockford, Illinois where they lived until 1958. While in Rockford, he owned and operated the Silver Hill Grocery, was employed by White-Westinghouse and Hydro-Line. After the family returned to West Plains, Mr. Powell owned and operated the Glenwood Grocery Store, operated a Grade A Dairy and was a clerk for “Red” Hall Auction and Floyd Rhine Auction. He was elected and served as an Associate Judge of the Howell County Southern District, served on the Glenwood School District Board of Directors and drove a school bus for many years. Mr. Powell was a successful sales associate for Pender Chevrolet and Blackburn Chevrolet, Thayer, Missouri and Earl’s Dodge, West Plains, Missouri. After retirement, he spent his time gardening and watching the St. Louis Cardinals. Mr. Powell was a member of the Church of Christ all his adult life; most recently attending the Curry Street Church of Christ, West Plains, Missouri.

He is survived by four children, J. Sue Wheeler, husband, Travis, Peculiar, Missouri, Richard N. Powell, partner, Al Urban, Roeland Park, Kansas, Joe R. Powell, Jr., wife, Carol, Golden, Colorado and Karen A. Mason, husband, Jim, Monett, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Stephanie Wheeler, Travis Wheeler, Jr., Jared Rutz, wife, Hanna, Lauren Rutz, Elizabeth Mason, husband, Brian Recktenwald, Anne Yensz, husband, Robby, and Spencer Powell; four great-grandchildren, Travis F. Wheeler, Savanah Wheeler, Aliyah Wheeler and Benton Recktenwald, and many nieces and nephews.

His parents, wife, five brothers, Otis, Curtis, Ray, Marvin and Odell Powell and one sister, Loveeda Duncan, preceded him in death.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until service time at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 26th, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Evergreen Cemetery and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Kenneth Loyd Ward, 68, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 23, 2017 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Ward passed away at 2:45 p.m., Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at his home.

He was born August 27, 1948, at Koshkonong, Missouri, to Loyd Ward and Wanda Howell Ward.  He was married November 29, 1986, at Thayer, Missouri, to Sharan Lung.  Mr. Ward worked as a carpet layer for Butler Carpet Company for over twenty years and was also a farmer.  He loved hunting, fishing and enjoyed watching baseball, especially St. Louis Cardinals.  Mr. Ward also enjoyed playing pool at the West Plains Senior Center where he had won many tournaments.

He is survived by his wife, Sharan Ward, of the family home; two children, Debbie Brazeal and husband, Darin, Forsythe, Missouri and Kambra Smith and husband, Keith, St. Charles, Missouri; two granddaughters, Ashley Harms and husband, Tim and Kortney Broeker and husband, Jarod; one grandson, Austin Metcalf; one great-granddaughter, Everly Broeker; his mother, Wanda Ward Herbolsheimer, Springfield, Missouri; one brother, Johnny Floyd Ward and wife, Janie, Koshkonong, Missouri; one sister, Della Acklin and husband, Scott, Ozark, Missouri; two step-sisters, Diana Davis and husband, Bud, Clearwater, Florida and Sherry Johnson, Brandsville, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

His father, Loyd Ward, step-father, Herb Herbolsheimer and one step-brother, Chris Herbolsheimer, precede him in death.

Mr. Ward will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to the West Plains Senior Center for Pool Hall and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Visitation services for Donald Ray Gannon, 73, West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Gannon passed away at 10:15 a.m., Monday, June 19, 2017 at his home.

He was born June 6, 1944, at West Plains, Missouri, to Floyd Lester Gannon and Delma Lorraine McLellan Gannon.  He graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1962.  On March 26, 1964, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Shirley Bandy.  Mr. Gannon worked as a supervisor for Williams Shoe Store for forty-three years.  He and Shirley managed Williams Shoe Store and Shoeland in Chickasha, Oklahoma from 1968 to 1981, at which time they moved back to West Plains to the corporate office.  He enjoyed gardening, flowers and woodworking.  Mr. Gannon was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Gannon, of the family home; three daughters, Dena Pitchford and husband, Michael, Chickasha, Oklahoma, Cheryl Amos and husband, Joe, Lebanon, Missouri and Tammy Campbell and husband, Terry, Fordland, Missouri; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and one on the way; one brother, Jack R. Gannon and wife, Rosalyn, New Market, Maryland; one sister, Betty Huddleston, Rover, Missouri; and his beloved dog, Muffin.

His parents, one brother, one infant sister and one brother-in-law, precede him in death.

A private burial will be in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Convoy of Hope and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Christine White, 70, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 21, 2017 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. White passed away at 11:23 a.m., Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

She was born November 12, 1946, at West Plains, Missouri, to Paul C. Catlett and Mildred Van Wormer Catlett.  Chris earned her Bachelor’s degree from William Woods College in 1968.  She was married in 1968 to John Rosebrough, at West Plains, Missouri; he preceded her in death in 1969.  On July 4, 1976, she was married at West Plains, to Gayle White.  Before her retirement, Chris was employed with the West Plains Daily Quill for thirty-eight years.   In years past she had worked at the West Plains Public Library and had been a member of the Friends of the Library and was a volunteer for CASA.  She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister and friend, and will be sorely missed.  Mrs. White was a member of the First Christian Church.

She is survived by her husband, Gayle White, of the family home; one daughter, Amy Rosebrough, Middleton, Wisconsin; one brother, John Catlett and wife, Felicisima, West Plains, Missouri; and several cousins.

Her parents and first husband, precede her in death.

Mrs. White will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Barnes-Jewish Hospital or Barnes Children’s Hospital and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for James Thomas Melvin, 67, Fordland, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Melvin passed away at 2:00 a.m., Friday, June 16, 2017 at Mercy Hospital Springfield.

He was born October 27, 1949, at West Plains, Missouri, to Paul Leo Melvin and Nellie Elizabeth Hendrix Melvin.  Mr. Melvin was a veteran, having served with the United States Army.  Tom worked as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service and enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.  Mr. Melvin was of the Catholic faith.

He is survived by two children, John “Mike” Melvin and wife, Brook and Traci Wright and significant other, Roger Lukenbill; four grandchildren, Zackary, Ali, Brady and Baylee; four brothers, Ronald Melvin and wife, Helen, Wayne Melvin and wife, Wilda, Dale Melvin and wife, Tammy and Donnie Melvin; three sisters, Rita Roberson and husband, Danny, Virginia Newberry and Barbara Hanks and husband, Rick; two sisters-in-law, Bonnie Melvin and Sandy  Melvin; many nieces and nephews; his dear friend, Janice Jones; and the mother of his children, Dixi Wagoner.

His parents and three brothers, David Melvin, Ed Melvin and his twin brother, John Michael Melvin, precede him in death.

Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Patrick Eugene McFarland, 94, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 18, 2017 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. McFarland passed away at 8:00 a.m., Thursday, June 15, 2017 at West Vue Nursing Center.

He was born April 27, 1923, at Monette, Arkansas, to Ed McFarland and Lily Fella McFarland.  Mr. and Mrs. McFarland passed away while Patrick was a young boy; he was thereafter raised by Harry and Mae Collins of Sturkie, Arkansas.  On February 24, 1943, he was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Opal Faye Hoglen, who preceded him in death on January 12, 2016.  Mr. McFarland was a retired veteran, having served with the United States Navy.  He enjoyed cooking, travelling, playing bingo, listening to bluegrass music and gardening; he loved visiting with people.  Mr. McFarland attended Curry Street Church of Christ.

He is survived by three daughters, Patricia Bubash and husband, Jim, St. Louis, Missouri, Donna Kipp and husband, Dale, Van Buren, Missouri, and Sheila McFarland, West Plains, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Kelly Dirks and husband, Brad, Kim McCabe and husband, Jerry; Karen Ciminelli and husband, Phil, Nicole Pyrtle and husband, Merlin, Danielle Conner and husband, John, Amber Wages and husband, Phil and Ashley Romans and husband, Calvin; eleven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Veila Phelps, Porterville, California.

His parents, wife and four brothers, precede him in death.

Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Moody Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions may be made to the Honor Tour, P. O. Box 694, Poplar Bluff, MO  63902 or may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Ernst Phillip Bicker, 87, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 2:15 a.m., Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at West Vue Nursing Center.

He was born June 1, 1930, at Cleveland, Ohio, to Fred Ernst Bicker and Julia Wolf Bicker.  Mr. Bicker was a veteran, having served with the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.  On November 14, 1953, he was married at Garfield Heights, Ohio, to Judith K. Leppert.  Before his retirement, Mr. Bicker was a bus driver for the City of Maple Heights, Ohio.  He enjoyed wood carving and model trains.  Mr. Bicker was very strong in his faith and was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Houston, Missouri.

He is survived by his wife of sixty-three years, Judy Bicker; two children, Lois Bicker and William E. Bicker and wife, Ann; two granddaughters, Megan Channell and husband, Steve and Andrea Davis and husband Randy; and four great-grandchildren.

His parents, and two sisters, Bertha Bicker and Bernice Keefer, precede him in death.

Funeral services for Donald Eugene Gregory, 60, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 15, 2017 at First Baptist Church, West Plains, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Gregory went to his heavenly home at 12:52 p.m., Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Missouri.

He was born November 5, 1956, at Cabool, Missouri, to Jim and Carolyn Gregory.  He was united in marriage to Beverly Sue Parker in 1977 at West Plains, Missouri. From this marriage came two children; Brandi Nichole Gregory Montgomery and James Virgil Gregory.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly Gregory, of the family home; two children, Brandi Montgomery and husband, Greg, West Plains and J. V.  Gregory and wife, Jaclyn, Bono, Arkansas; his mother, Carolyn Gregory, Willow Springs, Missouri; three brothers, Gerald Gregory and wife, Brenda, Willow Springs, Missouri, Brad Gregory and wife Becky, Hannibal, Missouri, Brian Gregory and wife Darla, Vanzant, Missouri; five grandchildren, Landon Montgomery, Nate Cardoza, Ryan Montgomery, Paislee Gregory  and a granddaughter on the way; along with a very large, loving family.

He was preceded in death by his father and his grandparents Frank and Blanche Cox, Gerald and Ena Gregory.

Donnie graduated from Willow Springs High School with the Class of 1975, where he received numerous awards in football and was an All-State wrestler.

Donnie was known for never meeting a stranger. The most common word everyone used to describe him was, “kind.”  He always found a way to make others feel welcome.  From a very young age, he enjoyed going on long horseback rides with his granddad. This love of horses and the outdoors continued as he worked for Richards Brothers Feed for 40+ years.  His customers were always greeted with a smile and a willingness to help them however he could.  Donnie adored his children and grandchildren, they were his life.  He could always be found at the ballfield or court, cheering, coaching and mentoring not just his children, but all of the young athletes.  He has always been known as the “nickname giver.”  One of Donnie’s favorite things to do was to spend time on the family boat at the lake.  His grandchildren always knew they could talk Papa into a treat or ice cream.

Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Willow Springs City Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A Celebration of Life service for Robert Graham Hanna, 69, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 17, 2017, with visiting afterward at the family home.

Mr. Hanna passed away at 9:45 p.m., Friday, June 9, 2017 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born November 16, 1947, at Brookville, Indiana, to Arthur Hanna and Frances Isabel Lake Hanna. He was a graduate of Brookville, Indiana High School and was a Veteran, having served in the United States Army.  Bob started his career in the pallet and machinery industry operating cut-up equipment.  By 1975, he was selling bulk pallet nails nationwide.  In 1978, he went to work for Pendu, Inc. as a regional sales representative for the Midwestern states.  He started Bob Hanna Machinery Sales Company in 1978 and West Plains Machinery Company in 1983; this led him into designing, building and selling pallet and sawmill equipment.  Bob was widely known in the pallet and machinery business.  He was a member of the Elks Lodge and West Plains AmVets and in years past enjoyed hunting and the outdoors; he loved traveling and being on the go.  Bob always wanted everyone around him to have a good time and was known to be generous to those in need.

He is survived by his best friend and love, Patty; four daughters, Michelle Houseman husband, Bob, and her children, Brittany and husband, Nick, Brett, Blake and wife, Angel and her grandsons Noah and Bryce and her step-daughter, Jessica, Lexi Bridges and husband, Rory, and her children, Aven, Paxton and Huck, Bonnie Hurst and daughter, Cadence, Kayla Bonham and husband Travis, and their children, Tuck, Tate and Tinley; father-in-law, Gene Weslow and wife, Kim; and many friends and family members; and his best furry friend, Lacey.

His parents, one brother, Dude Hanna, two sisters, Norma Bell and Betty Garnett, mother-in-law, Bonnie Weslow and his beloved dog, Molly, precede him in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Mary Lucille Hoglen, 87, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 10, 2017 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Hoglen passed away at 6:26 a.m., Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Brooke Haven Health Care.

She was born July 3, 1929, at Rich Hill, Missouri, to Ira Newton King and Sarah Lea Malcolm King.  She was one of ten children.   On September 5, 1946, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Ralph Hoglen, who preceded her in death on September 28, 2011.  Lucille worked side by side with her husband on their farm.  She also worked in the cafeteria at Ozarks Medical Center.  She loved to cook and sew and enjoyed gardening and making crafts for family and friends.  Mrs. Hoglen was a long time member of New Hope Baptist Church, Peace Valley, Missouri.  Lucille was devoted to her family and loved her grand dog “Lady.”

She is survived by her daughter, Judith Goodwin and husband, Robert; daughter-in-law, Patricia Hoglen; four grandchildren, Carrie Mulkey and husband, Dan, Eric Hoglen and wife, Emilie, Thomas Hoglen and wife, Ellicia and Christopher Hoglen; six great-grandchildren, Kristianne, Stephen, Juniper, Kylee, Lily and Zinnia; three sisters, Martha Scott and husband, Bob, Arletta Dover and husband, Hillis and June Northrup and husband, Ron; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, one son, David Hoglen, three brothers, Louis Wilber “Sonny”, Jasper Lee and George Newton and three sisters, Beatrice Goswick, Nora Henson and Norma Bramell, precede her in death.

Visitation will be from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Saturday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideon Bible Society and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Dillard Eugene Collins, 75, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Westside Family Life Center, Willow Springs, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Collins passed away at 9:14 a.m., Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Ozarks Medical Center.

He was born July 26, 1941, in Howell County, Missouri, to James Collins and Mallissia Davis Collins.  Before his retirement, Mr. Collins worked at Southwest Truck Body, now known as DRS.  He loved to bowl; having played a 300 game and was in the Bowlers Hall of Fame.  He enjoyed traveling and was a St. Louis Cardinals fan.

He is survived by the mother of his children, Mahala Collins; five sons, Dillard Eugene Collins, Jr., and wife, Amy, Gordon Collins and special friend, Brandi, Roger Collins and wife, Doris, Scott Collins and David Collins; thirteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Kay Collins; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents, four brothers and three sisters, precede him in death.

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

Graveside services for Hazel A. Mahan Brown Smith, 93, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 12, 2017 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Smith passed away at 9:34 p.m., Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Ozarks Medical Center.

She was born August 1, 1923, at West Plains, Missouri, to Everett “Pop” Mahan and Edith Cleveland Mahan.  She was married in 1938 to J. W. “Bill” Brown and to this union Patricia Brown North was born; they were married until his death.  On November 28, 1968, she was married at Piedmont, Missouri, to Eugene “Gene” Willis Smith, who preceded her in death on March 15, 1993.  Mrs. Smith drove a school bus for thirty-three years in Van Buren and West Plains and was a bowling instructor at Imperial Bowl, where she won many trophies.  She loved being with her family, especially watching her grandsons race stock cars; she loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren very much and spoiled them.  Hazel loved hunting, fishing and anything outside; she could out shoot any man around.  She also enjoyed oil painting and giving her paintings to her family.  She will be remembered as a very spunky lady who often said she would out live them all.

She is leaving her daughter, Pat North; three grandchildren, Jeff North and wife, Shannon and Scott North and wife, Chantel and Lora Alexander and husband, Bryan; four great-grandchildren, Dallas North, Myer North, Austin Bogart and Lakin Bogart; one great-great-grandchild, Maci; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husbands, son-in-law, Duane North, three brothers, Burl, Orval and Wendal Mahan, three sisters-in-law, June, Betty and Juanita Mahan; nephew, Dwayne Mahan and niece, Peggy Mahan, precede her in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to the West Plains Regional Animal Shelter and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Thomas Edward Cameron, 85, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 11, 2017 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Cameron entered eternal peace at 10:04 a.m., Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Brooke Haven Health Care.

He was born August 22, 1931, at Moody, Missouri, to Thomas Morgan Cameron and Mildred Mae O’Dell Cameron.  Tommy graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1949 and later joined the United States Army.  He served in the Korean Conflict and was a proud member of the 40^th Infantry Division.  In February of 1954, he was awarded the Korean Presidential Unit Citation.  On June 9, 1954, he married the love of his life, Freda Eldringhoff.  They made West Plains, Missouri their lifetime home.  In 1972, Mr. Cameron purchased Brotherton Propane.  He was an active member in the Missouri LP Gas Association and served on the Board of Directors.  During his retirement years, Tommy enjoyed his farm and raising cattle.  His love and dedication to his family was only surpassed by his love for God.  Mr. Cameron was a member of the First Church of God, West Plains, Missouri.  Tommy was full of love.  He generously gave to anyone in need.  He will always be remembered for his honesty, integrity, generosity and beautiful smile.

He is survived by his wife, Freda Cameron, of the family home; two daughters, Pam Adams and husband, Ron, West Plains and Karla Connor and husband, Mitch, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; seven grandchildren, Laura Adams, Travis Adams, Alycia Cameron, Thomas Connor, Alexander Connor, Ashley Connor and Emily Connor; two brothers, Henry Cameron and Charles Cameron; and his daughter-in-law, Rhonda Cameron.

His parents, one son, Alan Cameron and one grandson, Shane Cameron, precede him in death.

Mr. Cameron will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Saturday, in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Hollis Ray King, 88, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. King passed away at 5:05 p.m., Monday, June 5, 2017 at Ozarks Medical Center.

He was born May 1, 1929 in the State of Alabama, to Lonnie King and Notia Belle Parrish King.  He retired at the age of 48 from Caterpillar in Peoria, Illinois.  Mr. King was a Christian and was a member of T.V.M. Cowboy Church.

He is survived by two children, Roger King, East Peoria, Illinois and Brenda Hammond, Westport, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Austin King and Christen Moore; two great-grandchildren, Noele King and Jordon King; and two great-great-grandchildren, Lillie Grace Moore and James Moore.

His parents, one son, Larry King, two brothers and three sisters, precede him in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to T.V.M. Cowboy Church and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Katheryn Elaine Moody, 70, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 8, 2017 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Moody passed away at 5:37 p.m., Sunday, June 4, 2017 at her home.

She was born October 27, 1946, at West Plains, to Johnny Lawrence and Lois Ledbetter Romans.  On March 24, 1968, she was married to Dewayne Moody.  Mrs. Moody was a homemaker and enjoyed going to yard sales and antiquing.

She is survived by her husband, Dewayne Moody, of the family home; five children, Valarie Rider and husband, James, Neosho, Missouri, Angela Holek and husband, Paul, West Plains, Shannon Smith and wife, Judy, Dora, Missouri, Bryan Moody and Mark Stubbs, West Plains and Delainea Dooms-Calhoun and husband, Darwin, Pottersville, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Christopher Thomas, Keleena Commons, Joseph Holek, Derek Holek, Matthew Smith, Stephanie Smith, Jazmine Dooms and Dakota Dooms; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Jeffery Romans and wife, Christine, West Plains; and one sister, June Ponder, West Plains.

Her parents, step-father, Ralph Romans and one grandson, Travis Jon Smith, precede her in death.

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

Graveside services for Louise Lovan, 75, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Lovan passed away at 6:12 p.m., Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Ozarks Medical Center.

She was born February 15, 1942, in Dent County, Missouri, to James Claude Conway and Eula Irene Goforth Conway.  Louise had worked at Brown Shoe Factory in Mountain Grove, milked cows and operated dog kennels.  She loved animals.  She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and traveling; she was always ready to go.  Mrs. Lovan was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by three children, Bonnie Reed and husband, Don, Darrell Berry and Robin March; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two nephews.

Her parents, husbands, one grandchild, one son-in-law, Rick March and two brothers, precede her in death.

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