Obituaries

A private graveside service for Madonna Kathleen Healy, 74, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Healy passed away at 11:47 a.m., Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at her home.

She was born June 23, 1944, at Chicago, Illinois, to Harold Ernest Mickey, Sr. and Faith Lillian Paulsen Mickey.  On September 21, 1963, she was married at Palos Heights, Illinois, to Michael Healy.  Madonna loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren; she also enjoyed sewing and crafts.  Mrs. Healy was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Healy; two daughters, Kim Pond and husband, Terry and Karrie Henderson; five grandchildren, Tiffany Busbey and husband, Justin, Brandi Mills and husband, George, Tyler Pond and wife, Monique, Lacee Reno and husband, Rickey and Levi Henderson and fiancé, Tiffani; nine great-grandchildren and one on the way, Madi, Gunnar, Olivia, Camden, Ella, Emily, Kayden, Jeremie and Ryin; her mother, Faith Mickey; and several nieces and nephews.

Her father and two brothers, Harold Mickey, Jr. and Mike Mickey, preceded her in death.

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 Leo Floyd Sams, 92, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Sams passed away at 11:20 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Ozarks Medical Center.

He was born April 27, 1926, at West Plains, to Thomas Elmer Sams and Nova King Sams.  Floyd graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1944.  On March 27, 1951, he was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Eva L. Jones.  Mr. Sams was a veteran, having served in Germany with the United States Army.  He worked at DRS for 34 years.  He enjoyed working in his yard and garden.  Mr. Sams was a member of Calvary Pentecostal Tabernacle.

He is survived by his wife of sixty-eight years, Eva Sams, of the family home; one son, Stephen Sams, West Plains; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents, three brothers and five sisters, preceded him in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or Gideon Bible Society and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Dean R. Crafton, 82, Sun City, Arizona, passed away April 2, 2019.

He was born June 21, 1936, to Opal Weeks.  As a youngster, growing up in West Plains, Missouri, Dean joined Scout Troop 61.  As a member of the Troop, he earned his Eagle Scout badge and worked five summers on the staff of Arrowhead Boy Scout Camp located near Marshfield, Missouri.  Following his high school graduation, West Plains High School Class of 1954, Dean served two years in the US Army, stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany.  Following his military service, he enrolled in Missouri Valley College, Marshall, Missouri.  Upon graduation, Dean began a 35 year career with the Boy Scouts of America.  His first job was with the Los Angeles Area Council as a field executive.  He worked for the Los Angeles office for nine years and was promoted to Director of Field Service at the Orange County Council, Santa Ana, California, supervising 35 professional Scouters.  After nine years, Dean was selected as Scout Executive of the Monterey Bay Area Council of the central coast of California.  After 14 years Dean was promoted to the National Council servicing as an Area Director for Boy Scout offices in Iowa, Nebraska and Western Illinois.  After three years he retired to Sun City, Arizona.  He and his wife Sharie became avid travelers.  They traveled throughout most of the European capitals on coach tours, including the Baltic States and Russia, as well as Australia, New Zealand and the Fiji Islands.  They also enjoyed 2-4 week ocean cruises touring Alaska, the South Pacific, South America, Panama Canal, US East coast, Iceland and Greenland.  They also spent 24 years with their various 5^th Wheel trailers, touring most of the US and Canada, including Alaska and the Arctic Circle of Canada.  At high school reunions, Dean told his classmates he planned on becoming a non-taxpaying citizen of West Plains.

He leaves behind his wife, Sharie and his son, Darin (Machelle).

In keeping with his wishes, Dean will be interred at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to Eagle Scout Association, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Billy Dean Trail, 64, Bull Shoals, Arkansas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 12, 2019 at Ball Cemetery, Dora, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Trail passed away at 4:53 p.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Baxter Regional Medical Center, Mountain Home, Arkansas.

He was born February 18, 1955, at Kansas City, Missouri, to Ralph Trail and Eunice Lorthy Howard Trail.  Mr. Trail served with the Missouri National Guard and was a truck driver.  He was a friend of Bill W. and enjoyed helping people.

He is survived by five children, Sabrina Spencer, Brandi Rios, Michele Brown, Tracie Madison and Cody Killebrew; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Bob Trail and wife, Debi; two sisters, Wanda Hickman and Vaunda Clemens, his dog, Coco; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents preceded him in death.

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

Graveside services for Mildred Wanda Lee Wood, 92, Willow Springs, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Olden, Missouri, under the direction of  Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Wood passed away at 7:40 p.m., Monday, April 8, 2019 at NHC Healthcare, West Plains, Missouri.

She was born February 22, 1927, in Howell County, Missouri, to Letcher Burgess and Hazel Thelma Dollins Burgess.  On August 10, 1946, she was married to Raymond Wood.  Mrs. Wood was a homemaker and helped her husband operate a dairy farm.  She enjoyed working in flowers, gardening, cooking on a wood stove for family and watching birds; her passion was quilting and embroidery.  She loved, cherished and appreciated all of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.  Mrs. Wood attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond Wood; five children, David Wood and wife, Truda, Randy Wood and wife, Bonnie, Lee Wood and wife, Kay, Jerry Wood and wife, Wilma and Larry Wood and wife, Sandra; fifteen grandchildren; forty great-grandchildren; fifteen great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, James Burgess and Tommy Burgess; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, her twins, Karla and Kyle, five brothers, Darrell, Roy, Charles, Dean, and G. W. Burgess and two sisters, May McAnally and Louise Myers, preceded her in death.

Mrs. Wood will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.   Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Zion Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for E.H. Carroll, 87, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Carroll passed away at 11:24 a.m., Saturday, April 6, 2019 at West Vue Nursing Center.

He was born May 27, 1931, at Howard’s Ridge, Missouri, to Edgar Everett Carroll and Hazel Ruth Thompson Carroll.  He was the oldest of 3 boys; E.H., Leon and Kenneth. On January 16, 1958 he was married to Hilda Jo Bentley-Matlock in Alton, Missouri. Along with a step-daughter, Glenda Matlock Rieck, he welcomed two sons in this union Kenny and John David. He remarried on June 5, 1971 to Lillie Maye Bunch Brandt in Miami, Oklahoma. This marriage blessed him with step-daughter Belinda (Brandt) Eldringhoff.   E.H. owned and operated E.H. Carroll Construction for over 60 years. In business, he was joined by a son and in later years his grandson as well. His grandkids will remember a hint of mischief when his eyes smiled; he had a one of a kind chuckle, a keen business sense and was always ready for new people to meet and things to do. He still ate breakfast out with his buddies every morning, worked every day and went dancing a couple times a week until 86 years of age. In March of 2018, he was in an accident and then resided in West Vue Nursing Center, where he kept himself busy by cruising the halls and supervising.

He is survived by a son, Kenny Carroll and wife Robin, West Plains, Missouri; two step-daughters, Belinda Eldringhoff and husband, Ben, Pomona, Missouri and Glenda Rieck and husband, Steve, Springfield, Missouri; four grandchildren, Jamie Johnson and husband, Daniel, Amanda Pool and husband, William, Jacob Carroll and wife, Lyndsay and Kathleen Cahoj and husband, Wayne; two step-grandchildren, Jason Rieck and Beckie Collins; seven great-grandchildren Melody, Kaleb, Taylor, Noah, Anniston, Alivia, and Sutton.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Lillie, his former wife, Hilda and son, John David Carroll; two brothers, Leon and Kenneth Paul

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, 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 Hermione “Helen” Dixon, 101, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at First Church of God, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Dixon passed away at 11:26 a.m., Friday, April 5, 2019 at West Vue Nursing Center.

She was born November 25, 1917, at Marionville, Missouri, to William Arthur Kerr and Ethel Malinda Johnson Kerr.  On June 4, 1941, she was married at Sioux City, Nebraska, to Oscar Henry Dixon, who preceded her in death on June 25, 1996.  To this union three children were born.  She attended Billings High School, graduating in 1937, then off to Springfield Normal School, now known as Missouri State University, Springfield and Drury University.  Mrs. Dixon taught in many rural schools around West Plains and finished her 50 year career at Fairview School.  She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was a lifetime member of First Church of God, West Plains, Missouri.

She is survived by three children, Charlotte Cochran and husband, David, Ronald Dixon and wife, Olivia and George Dixon and wife, Patricia; six grandchildren, Cynthia Eubanks, David L. Cochran, Ronald Dixon, Jr., Keith Dixon, Coreena Butts and Johnny L. Dixon; nine great-grandchildren, Emily Cochran, Connor Cochran, Zachary Dixon, Derrick Dixon, Garrett McKee, Hannah McKee, Courtney Tyler, Minnie Mason Dixon and Alexa Dixon; three great-great-grandchildren, Rylee Tyler, Adelyn McKee and Luke McKee; two brothers, Kenneth Kerr and Wendell Kerr; and many nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband and nine siblings, Linda Lupardus, Maybelle Atkisson, Coble Kerr, Raymond Kerr, Ruth Harvey, Raleigh Kerr, Evelyn Wingett, Celista Vogt and John Kerr, preceded her in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Union Hill Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Union Hill Cemetery or Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Andrew P. Hawkins, 38, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Hawkins passed away at 8:50 a.m., Monday, April 1, 2019 at his home.

He was born January 16, 1981, at West Plains, Missouri, to James Hawkins, Jr. and Kathleen Jean “Kathy” Collins Hawkins.  He graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 2000 and attended college in West Plains and Springfield.  Andrew worked as a sports coordinator for the City of West Plains.  He enjoyed playing golf, hunting, fishing, horse races and gardening.

He is survived by his parents, Jim and Karen Hawkins; grandmother, Bonnie Hawkins; three brothers, Michael Hawkins, David Hawkins and wife, Lynetta and Todd Hawkins; four sisters, Jo Beth Collins and husband, Chad, Amy Hawkins, J.J. Corman and husband, Scott and Mandy Pender; aunts and uncles, Jack and Judy Hawkins, Edward Hawkins, Larry and Carolyn Warden and Connie and Jim Davidson; many nieces and nephews; and special friends, Caleb and Sheray Willard, Evan Juline, Barry Cox, Adam and Mindy Williams, Josh and Lauren Mahan and Jimmy and Lisa Harper.

His mother, grandparents, Floyd and Opal Collins and Hank Hawkins and one aunt, Mickey Hawkins, preceded him in death.

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

Funeral services for Alvin Henry Woods, 89, Fairhope, Alabama, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 6, 2019 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Woods passed away at 11:35 a.m., Friday, March 29, 2019 at his home.

He was born August 22, 1929, in Howell County, Missouri, to Joseph Henry Woods and Lola May Newman Woods.  On June 20, 1950, he was married at Miami, Florida, to Laura Ann Deatherage.  Mr. Woods was a veteran, having served with the United States Navy during the Korean War.  Mr. Woods worked as a civil engineer at Chicago Bridge and Iron Company for 40 years. He loved woodworking.  He was always a hard worker, even after retirement he kept busy.  He took loving care of his wife during her 14 year illness and passed that caring nature on to his family. Mr. Woods was a member of 3 Circle Church.

He is survived by one daughter, Angela Puckett and husband, Dr. Ken Puckett, Fairhope, Alabama; three grandchildren, Noah, Luke and Grace Puckett; and his niece and nephews, Joe Francis, Dr. Ted Deatherage, John Deatherage, Dr. Joseph Deatherage, Dr. James Deatherage, Dr. Samuel Deatherage and Michelle Tyler.

His parents, wife and three sisters, June Francis, Delma Petet and Pauline Pittman, preceded him in death.

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

Harold “Hal” Cooper, 83, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 7:52 a.m., Friday, March 29, 2019, at Ozarks Medical Center.

He was born November 1, 1935, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Harold K. Cooper, Sr. and Ruth Pauline Heerbrandt Cooper.  Hal grew up in the Lakewood and Berea areas.  In 1954, he enlisted in the United States Army and served two years in Germany.  He married Della Genson and to their union a son, Brett A. Cooper, was born.  Hal later moved to West Plains and on July 18, 1992, he married Donna Lindeman Williams of West Plains.  Over the years, Hal worked in real estate, sold janitorial supplies to surrounding schools and published a small weekly paper, TV Times.  He loved fishing, camping, gardening and metal detecting.  Mr. Cooper was the Central Chapter President of the Federation of Metal Detector and Archaeological Clubs Inc. for several years.  He loved his family, his wife of 26 years and especially his son and two granddaughters.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Cooper, of the family home; one son, Brett Cooper; two granddaughters, Alanna and Andra Cooper, all of New Jersey; step-children, Patricia Lentz and husband, Bennie, Bay, Arkansas and Michael Williams, West Plains; two step-grandchildren, Brittany Bergman, State of South Carolina and Ian Bergman and wife, Kayla, West Plains; and brother-in-law, Larry Lindeman and wife, Sherry, West Plains.

His parents, father-in-law, Raymond Lindeman and mother-in-law, Evelyn Lindeman, preceded him in death.

No services are planned at this time.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fair Haven Children’s Home and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Helen E. Comer, 93, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 30, 2019 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Comer passed away at 6:05 p.m., Monday, March 25, 2019 at Brooke Haven Healthcare.

She was born December 29, 1925, at Willard, Missouri, to Homer Murphy and Etta Fortner Murphy.  On October 17, 1945, she was married at Ozark, Missouri, to Ray Coleman Comer, who preceded her in death on April 8, 2006.  Before her retirement, Mrs. Comer worked at the International Shoe Factory.  She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Bakersfield, Missouri, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, West Plains, Missouri, Amy Union workers and was a volunteer at the Veterans Administration Clinic in West Plains.  Helen enjoyed sewing, painting, teaching the grandkids how to play dominoes, family reunions and playing games.  Mrs. Comer was a member of Amy Baptist Church where she attended for many years.

She is survived by three children, R. C. Comer, Jr. and wife, Darice, St. Louis, Missouri, Steve Comer and wife, Veronica, Mt. Zion, Illinois and Pam Kesner and husband, Larry, Caulfield, Missouri; eleven grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, two brothers, James Murphy and Ira Murphy and two sisters, Anna Mae Barnhardt and Goldie Ethel Farmer, preceded her in death.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Amy Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Amy Cemetery or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Hal Dean Young, 59, Pottersville, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Ledbetter Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Young passed away at 6:50 a.m., Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at his home.

He was born November 24, 1959, at West Plains, Missouri, to Thomas Henry Young, Sr. and Joyce Arnold Young.  Mr. Young was a farmer and a construction worker.  He loved being outdoors, horseback riding and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by two children, James Young and significant other, Daniece and Mindy Howell and husband, Joe, all of Pottersville; nine grandchildren, Dylan, Morgan, Jacob, Kaitlynn, Hunter, Mikayla, Peyton, Kylie and Lily; his parents, Thomas and Joyce Young, Pottersville, and one brother, Henry Young and special friend, Anita, West Plains, Missouri.

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

Roger Dean Erickson, 81, Pomona, Missouri, passed away at 9:18 p.m., Friday, March 22, 2019, at West Vue Health Care.  Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Emma Lu Tackitt, 79, Gepp, Arkansas, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 29, 2019 at Hurst Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Tackitt passed away at 9:20 a.m., Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Brooke Haven Healthcare.

She was born June 2, 1939, in Fulton County, Arkansas, to Austin Grant Crawford and Mattie Mae Trivitt Crawford.  On March 1, 1955, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to James Evert Tackitt, who preceded her in death on January 5, 2019.  She enjoyed gardening, embroidery and loved spending time with her family.  Mrs. Tackitt was of the Pentecostal faith.

She is survived by six children, Garry Wayne Tackitt and wife, Amy, Gepp, Arkansas, Ronald Dean Tackitt and wife, Gaila, Alton, Missouri, Kenny Dale Tackitt and wife, Deborah, Alton, Missouri, Anita Sue Rieger and husband, Ron, Dora, Missouri, Linda Fawnelle Vaughan and husband, Keith, Cabool, Missouri and B. J. Tackitt, Gepp, Arkansas; sixteen grandchildren; thirty great-grandchildren; one sister, Audrey Pope, Glenwood, Arkansas; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, one son, Larry, one grandson, Michael D. Tackitt, one daughter-in-law, Sarah Jane, three brothers, Billy, Donnie and Bobby Crawford and one sister, Reva Webster, preceded her in death.

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

Graveside services for Bonnie Christine Adams, 83, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Adams passed away at 6:45 a.m., Monday, March 25, 2019 at her home.

She was born February 25, 1936, at Kelly Holler in Oregon County, Missouri, to James A. Deckard and Nettie Stevens Deckard.  In May, 1958, she was married to Robert Adams.  She received Christ as her savior while attending the First Freewill Baptist Church in West Plains.  Bonnie never met a stranger.  She was a hard worker and had a heart for helping people; she often bought clothes for children in need and helped families that were struggling.  She enjoyed canning and making quilts; both of which she gave to her family and friends.  Mrs. Adams enjoyed going to yard sales.

She is survived by four children, Rhonda McFarland, Charlotte Taylor and husband, Roger Taylor, Allen Adams and Larry Adams; three grandchildren, Matthew McFarland, Tessa Corey and Beth Bridges; five great-grandchildren, Aadyn, Tyler, Harper, Briar and Nash; four brothers and sisters, Alfred Deckard, Jewell Dildine, Sarah Petty and Lizzie Walker; and many nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, one granddaughter, Elisha Bridges and ten siblings, Arie, Ray, Henry, Marian, Jess, Youlla Mae, Emmie, Virgie, Tom and Marilee, preceded her in death.

Mrs. Adams will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Delbert “Neil” Camden, 70, Ash Flat, Arkansas, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Camden passed away at 11:34 p.m., Monday, March 18, 2019 at Fulton County Hospital, Salem, Arkansas.

He was born September 29, 1948, at West Plains, Missouri, to Delbert Paul Camden and Lillian Thelma Johnston Camden.  On June 26, 1973, he was married at Cherokee Village, Arkansas, to Judy Paulette Martin.  Neil had worked for twenty-two years at Fulton County Hospital in radiology and was Assistant Administrator; he had also worked at Cherokee Baptist Hospital in radiology.  Mr. Camden was a member of the Missouri National Guard, a member of Ash Flat City Council and a member of Masonic Lodge Salem #418.

He is survived by his wife, Judy Camden; one daughter, Paula Neil Camden; and one grandchild, Alyssa Joy McNulty.

His parents preceded him in death.

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

Graveside services for Lisa Ann Belcher, 53, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Ledbetter Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Belcher passed away at 6:34 a.m., Monday, March 18, 2019 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri.

She was born August 26, 1965, at West Plains, Missouri, to Kenneth Earl Roberts and Maxine Rhine Roberts.  Lisa loved spending time with her grandchildren and going to the river.  She had attended church at Gospel Hill and Bethany.

She is survived by her husband, Freddy Belcher; two sons, Craig Belcher and wife, Jennifer and Ethan Belcher; one daughter-in-law, Lacey Belcher; three grandchildren, Brayden, Valarey and Kenneth; two brothers, Larry Roberts and Bobby Roberts and wife, Becky; one sister, Marjorie Hensley; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents and one son, Derek Gene Belcher preceded her in death.

Mrs. Belcher will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to the family and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Dorothy Ann Ball, 86, Koshkonong, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Thayer Freewill Baptist Church, Thayer, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Ball passed away at 8:00 a.m., Friday, March 15, 2019 at her home.

She was born February 20, 1933, at Koshkonong, Missouri, to Elmer Franklin Bruner and Adele Elizabeth Nuelle Bruner.  Dorothy graduated from Koshkonong High School.  On June 5, 1951, she was married at Camp Gordon, Georgia, to Justus Mark Ball.  Her family was her life; she enjoyed sewing, quilting, embroidery, gardening and canning.  Mrs. Ball attended Thayer Freewill Baptist Church, Thayer, Missouri.

She is survived by her husband, Justus Ball, of the family home; nine children, Mark Ball and wife, Ann, Batesville, Arkansas, Mike Ball and wife, Exey, Hereford, Texas, David Ball and wife, Terri, West Plains, Jim Ball and wife, Rhonda, West Plains, Kenny Ball and wife, Diana, Koshkonong, Bobby Ball and wife, Janet, Koshkonong, Charley Ball and wife, Angie, West Plains, Shirley Wood, West Plains and Lorie Jenkins and husband, Ryan, Thayer, Missouri; twenty-seven grandchildren; fifty-one great-grandchildren and one on the way; twelve great-great-grandchildren and one on the way; one brother, Virgil Bruner, Louisburg, Missouri and one sister, Florence Heck, Perry, Iowa.

Her parents, one infant daughter, Patricia Ann, one sister Alice Cook and her husband, James, daughter-in-law, Hope Ball, great-great-grandson, Beckham Hansen, sister-in-law, Nancy Bruner and brother-in-law, Melford Heck, preceded her in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Wayside Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon Bible Society or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Much appreciation to West Vue and Three Rivers Hospice for the compassion and care they demonstrated.

Visitation services for Travis John Mackey, 35, St. Charles, Missouri, formerly of West Plains, will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, March 16, 2019 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Mackey passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019.

He was born October 23, 1983, at Springfield, Missouri.  Travis was married May 29, 2015, to Sarah Mackey.  He had four children:  Norah, Jude, Celia and Jacob and two step-children, Evie and John.  Travis graduated from West Plains High School in 2002.  He worked as EMT/Paramedic while attending nursing school to become a registered nurse.  Travis loved working as an RN and helping people; he worked as a travel nurse and was currently working for St. Mary’s Hospital, St. Charles, Missouri.  He enjoyed spending time with his family.  He loved traveling, long walks with his dog, Jasmin, taking his kids fishing, attending their school functions, dance recitals and karate classes.  Travis had a great sense of humor, loved pulling pranks.  He had a beautiful smile and beautiful blue eyes that sparkled with orneriness and love.

He is survived by his parents, Bryan and Peggy Mackey; one brother, Scott Mackey; his grandmother, Tinzie Mackey; his wife, Sarah; his children; two close friends, Emily Mackey and Amanda Thompson; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who will miss him dearly.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 18, 2019 at Hillcrest Cemetery, Mountain Grove, Missouri.

Graveside services for David Ray Collins, 49, Pomona, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 18, 2019 at Siloam Springs Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Collins passed away at 1:15 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Ozarks Medical Center.

He was born August 24, 1969, at Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Melvin Ray Collins and Linda Sue Wood Collins.  On May 30, 2006, he was married at Panama City Beach, Florida, to Debbie Fox.  David enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved spending time with his family.  He loved telling stories and was known as a prankster.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie Collins; three step-sons, Chad, Brandon and Nicholas; three grandchildren, Kailynn, Dominic and Grayson; his mother, Linda Collins; one sister, Sherri Freeman and husband, Dennis; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

His father, one brother, Melvin Collins, II and one sister, Bobbi Lofton, preceded him in death.

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