Johnny Ray Hardin, 42, Greeley, Colorado, passed away at 4:50 a.m., Saturday, May 20, 2017 at North County Medical Center, Greeley, Colorado.
He was born April 19, 1975, at Peoria, Illinois, to Darold Ray Hardin and Susan Parks Hardin. Mr. Hardin was an actor and a graphic artist. He enjoyed video games, martial arts, artwork, surfing and hiking.
He is survived by his significant other, Andrea Livo, Greeley, Colorado, his father, Darold Hardin, Pomona, Missouri; his mother, Susan Hardin, West Plains, Missouri; one brother, Timmy Hardin and wife, Sarah, Peace Valley, Missouri; one sister, Tender Ramsey and husband, James, West Plains, Missouri; one niece, Jasmine; and two nephews, Jesse and Mason.
His grandparents, Refard and Deloris Parks and Eldon and Naomi Hardin and one nephew, Ashton, precede him in death.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Phyllis Monett Lamb, 74, Caulfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 24, 2017 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Lamb passed away at 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 19, 2017 at her home.
She was born October 11, 1942, at Rock Springs, Wyoming, to Albert Beaver and Loraine Adams Beaver. She graduated High School at Rockford, Illinois and on June 7, 1958, was married at Belvedere, Illinois, to Ray Lamb. Mrs. Lamb was a homemaker and a dairy farmer. She loved her family and enjoyed painting, knitting and fishing. Mrs. Lamb attended Fowler Chapel Church.
She is survived by her husband of nearly fifty-nine years, Ray Lamb; three children, Larry Lamb and wife, Tammy, Virginia Cones and husband, David and Janice Strain and husband, Danny; seven grandchildren; Renee Sharp, Amy Broderick, Dustin Bonham, Travis Bonham, Lacy Green, Josh Lamb and Jolene Lovins; nineteen great-grandchildren; two brothers, Albert Beaver and Ronnie Beaver; and three sisters, Carol Souter, Theresa Pelley and Joyce Beaver; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, one son, David and one sister, Mary Staggs, precede her in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Fowler Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fowler Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Jackie Ray “Jack” Warren, 62, Dora, Missouri, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, May 22, 2017 at Martin Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Warren passed away at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 18, 2017 at his home.
He was born November 16, 1954, at West Plains, Missouri, to Theodore “Teddy” Warren and Gracie Pearl Smith Warren. Jack graduated from Dora High School with the Class of 1972. On August 14, 1982, he was married at Sycamore, Missouri, to Debra Cotter. He enjoyed fishing, Bible study and spending time with his family. Mr. Warren was a member of Ball Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife, Debbie Warren, of the family home; two children, Michael Warren and wife, Autumn, Dora, Missouri and Misty Williams and husband, Tyson, Springfield, Missouri; four grandchildren, Dante Williams, Gracie Warren, Hunter Warren and Abbie Warren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins, including a special cousin, Zelda Beavers.
His parents precede him in death.
The family would like to express their gratitude for the kindness and support shown to them and their loved one by community, family, friends, church, Hospice Compassus and Therapy Support; they are very blessed to live in a caring community of close friends and family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Fair Haven Children’s Home and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Gwendolyn Gay “Gwen” Reid, 62, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Reid passed away at 3:15 a.m., Thursday, May 18, 2017 at her home.
She was born September 27, 1954, at Beaver, Oklahoma, to Gerald Franklin McQuitty, Sr. and Phila Lee Rhines McQuitty. On October 26, 1971, she was married at Peace Valley, Missouri, to Robert Dale “Butch” Reid, Sr., who preceded her in death on December 23, 2016. She worked as a home health care provider and enjoyed sewing, painting and taking care of her family. Mrs. Reid was of the Pentecostal faith.
She is survived by two children, Robert Dale “R.D.” Reid, Jr. and fiancée, Jana Brill and Roger “Chuck” Reid; seven grandchildren, Bobby Dale Reid, III, Wyatt Reid, Colter Reid, Breanna Jackson and husband, Trever, Sawyer Reid, Morgan Brill and Cameron Brill; two great-grandchildren, Tucker and Paisley Reid; one brother, Gerald McQuitty, Jr. and wife, Bobbie Ann; and one sister, Gayle Roe and husband, Fred.
Her parents, husband and one son, Scott Reid, precede her in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Bennett Chapel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to OMC Cancer Treatment Center and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Michael Travis Barnett, 74, Dora, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Crider Church of Christ, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Barnett passed away at 3:45 p.m., Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at NHC Healthcare.
He was born June 4, 1942, in Howell County, Missouri, to Joseph Frances Barnett and Margaret Belle Crabtree Barnett. On December 16, 1988, he was married at Crider, Missouri, to Cammie Merlene Hudlow Croney, who preceded him in death on October 21, 2003. He was a master craftsman, loved blue grass music and enjoyed fishing. Mr. Barnett was a member of Crider Church of Christ.
He is survived by three step-children, Calvin Ray Croney and wife, Norma, Pottersville, Missouri, Erman Croney and wife, Rita, Thayer, Missouri and Donna Wight and husband, Wally, Arcadia, Florida; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Ellen Barnett and Pauline Tilson; brother-in-law, Lowell Hudlow; and special family, Johnny and Katie McKee, Pottersville, Missouri, Barbara Butler, West Plains, Missouri, Sandra Riley, Dora, Missouri and Eddie Guy, West Plains, Missouri.
His parents, wife, three sisters and seven brothers, precede him in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Ledbetter Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Family or Ledbetter Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Donald Milford Lane, 73, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 8, 2017 at Union Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Lane passed away at 3:32 a.m., Friday, May 5, 2017 at Ozarks Medical Center.
He was born March 28, 1944, at West Plains, Missouri, to Albert Milford Lane and Madie Fern Yocham Lane. He received his education in West Plains. In 1964, Mr. Lane was married to Marie Louise Sahlmann at Avondale, Missouri and in 1979 he was married to Ola Marie Driskell. He enjoyed assembling model cars, being outdoors, fishing, camping, watching racing and wrestling. He loved to tease everyone and enjoyed spending time with his family. Mr. Lane was a Christian and as a youth he was involved with the Salvation Army.
He is survived by four children, Steven Lane and wife, Holly, Emma Lane Wiese and husband, Dane, Scotty William Lane and Rhonda Brooks and husband, Jason; ten grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
His parents and one grandchild, Brian Matthew Wiese, precede him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Lois Bauer Kimmons, 89, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 9, 2017 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Kimmons passed away at 5:05 a.m., Saturday, May 6, 2017 at West Vue Nursing Center. She was born February 29, 1928 at Osage City, Kansas to Harold Milton Bauer and Mable Stadter Bauer. On June 14, 1950, she was married at South Fork, Missouri to Marion Lee Kimmons who preceded her in death on January 18, 2011. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education and taught art for sixteen years in the public schools retiring in 1974. Mrs. Kimmons was a member of the First United Methodist Church, West Plains.
She is survived by three children, Carl Kimmons, wife, Patricia, West Plains, Missouri, Mary Strayhorn, husband, Reverend Billy Strayhorn, Granbury, Texas and John Kimmons, wife, Carla, Lexington, Kentucky; seven grandchildren; Jennifer Kimmons, Elizabeth Kimmons, Rachel Bates, John Christopher Kimmons, Reverend Matthew Carl Kimmons, Dr. Joshua Strayhorn and Paul Strayhorn; and eight great-grandchildren, Grace Kimmons, Lauren Kimmons, Wesley Drew Kimmons, Elliott Kimmons, Morgan Bates, Zachary Strayhorn, Nathan Strayhorn and Evan Strayhorn.
Her parents and her husband precede her in death.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. Tuesday until service time at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the South Fork Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church or Christos House and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Mary Lou Coffman Miller, 90, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Miller passed away at 10:00 p.m., Saturday, May 6, 2017 at NHC Health Care.
She was born May 8, 1926 at Mountain Grove, Missouri to Thomas Holt and Leona Simmons Holt. On October 5, 1946, she was married to Wayne Coffman who preceded her in death on January 1, 1996. On October 20, 2000, she was married at West Plains, Missouri to Russell Miller who preceded her in death on December 9, 2002. Before her retirement, Mrs. Miller had been employed with the telephone company. For many years, she had been a volunteer at Ozarks Medical Center and the OMC Thrift Store. She enjoyed bingo and playing chicken foot; her greatest joy was her family and grandkids. Mrs. Miller was a member of the First Baptist Church of West Plains since 1960.
She is survived by two sons, Larry Coffman, wife, Pam, West Plains, Missouri and Jerry Coffman, wife, Debbie, Eloy, Arizona; three step-children, Dr. William C. “Bill” Miller, wife, Mary Beth, Farmington, Missouri, Richard A. Miller, Springfield, Missouri and George E. Miller, wife, Brenda, West Plains, Missouri; four grandchildren; Lacey Galvan, husband, Joshua, Lance Coffman, wife, Kristina, Jamie Wade, husband, Shannon and Joni Henderson, husband, Mike; one great-granddaughter, Brette Henderson; five step-grandchildren, Amanda Holmes, husband, Eric, Tyler Honeycutt, Nate Miller, wife, Ashley, Andy Miller, wife, Allison and Christopher Miller; numerous step-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Retha Holt, Springfield, Missouri and Katherine Coffman, Mountain Grove, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husbands, four brothers, Thomas, Bernard, Leonard and Gene, three sisters, Lucille, Helen and Louise, and one step-granddaughter, Mindy Hughston, precede her in death.
Mrs. Miller will lie in state from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m., Monday and from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Tuesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the OMC Foundation or The Gideon’s Bible Society and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Brantley Allen Compton, stillborn infant son of Richie Allen Compton and Rebekah Jean Goure, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 10, 2017 in Babyland at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Brantley went to be with the Angels at 1:16 p.m., Saturday, April 29, 2017, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Missouri.
He is survived by his parents, Richie Compton and Rebekah Goure; three brothers, Landon Belcher, Trevor Compton and Anthony Compton; grandmother, Debbie Delargy; and uncle, Chad Heston.
His grandparents, Bruce Delargy and Gary and Carolyn Goure and one uncle, Nathan Goure, precede him in death.
Funeral services for Goldie Anna Burden Eagleman, 88, Caulfield, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the Prairie Grove Church of Christ under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Eagleman passed away 12:45 p.m., Saturday, April 29, 2017 at her home.
She was born August 27, 1928 at Leota, Missouri to Ozias Denton Burden and Ida Belle Horn Burden. On February 12, 1947, she was married to John Crawford Eagleman who preceded her in death on January 17, 2016. Mrs. Eagleman received her education at the Free Union Elementary School and graduated from the Bakersfield High School with the Class of 1945. She attended the Prairie Grove Church of Christ, being a life long member. She was a member of the Leota Friendly Neighbors Extension Club for many years and, also, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary at Bakersfield, Missouri. Goldie was a wonderful wife, “Mama”, “Grandma”, great-grandma, aunt and was loved by many. She always had a smile for everyone and would help anyone who needed it.
Goldie is survived by four children, Edith Winchester, husband, Rodney, Roger Eagleman, wife, Darley, Connie Eagleman and Tim Eagleman, wife, Charm, all of Caulfield, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Shasta Foster, husband, Ron, Bakersfield, Missouri, Darrick Eagleman, wife, Tiffany, Caulfield, Missouri, Jason Hensley, wife, Mandy, Zambia, Africa, Matthew Hensley, Benjamin Hensley, wife, Jessica, Lakewood, Colorado, Sarah Huett, husband, Joel, Elizabeth, Arkansas, Missy Gastineau, husband, Steve, Koshkonong, Missouri, Holly Stephens, husband, Bryson, West Plains, Missouri, and Emily Richardson, husband, Reggie, Koshkonong, Missouri; twenty-four great-grandchildren plus the twenty-fifth on the way, Shaelyn, Sheyenne and Shaniah Foster, Megan, Alex, Jackson, Anderson and Cameron Hensley, Benjamin, Jr. and Chloe Hensley, Perri Huett and fiancé, B.J. Davenport, Luke, Caleb, Andrew and Autumn Huett, Sharee, Adrianne and Breanna Gastineau, Bailey, Kaitlynn and Mason Stephens, Jon, Remington and Darren Richardson; step grandchildren, Donnie Acklen and Belinda Gottshall; two step great-grandson, Gary Gastineau and friend, Alisha and Kristopher Acklen; three step-great-great-granddaughters, Taylor, Harper and Henlee Gastineau; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, two brothers, Carl and Dale Burden and one sister, Sylvia Eagleman, precede her in death.
Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 5th, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Free Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Paragould Children’s Home, Free Union Cemetery or Amy Cemetery, and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
A memorial service for Lloyd Dale David, 84, Mountain View, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 6, 2017 at First Baptist Church, Mountain View, Missouri.
Mr. David passed away at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Mountain View Health Care.
He was born June 1, 1932, at Mountain View, Missouri, to Edward Raleigh David and Nina Belle Porter David. On December 31, 1951, he was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Barbara Buff, who preceded him in death in February of 2006. Mr. David was a veteran, having served with the United States Navy. Before his retirement, Mr. David was a loan officer; he enjoyed baseball and was a member of Kiwanis.
He is survived by four children, Danny David and wife, Debbie, Murphysboro, Illinois, Chris David and wife, Patricia, Prescott, Arizona, Jay David and wife, Sandy, El Paso, Texas and Kimberly Cummins and husband, Greg, McKinney, Texas; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Wayne David and wife, Jeannie, Mountain View; his companion, Elda Phelps, Mountain View; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, wife, two brothers and five sisters, precede him in death.
Funeral services for Betty Sue Stephens, 93, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 7, 2017 at First United Methodist Church, Christian Life Center, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Stephens passed away from a beautiful life at 7:51 p.m., Monday, May 1, 2017, at her home.
She was born December 28, 1923, in Howell County, Missouri, to Otmar E. Stephens and Susie Coats Stephens. Betty grew up in West Plains, graduating with the Class of 1942; here she met and married her other half, James, and they shared sixty-four happy years, working together and raising a family. Their children were the joy of her life. She treasured time with them and her well loved grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Along with farming beside James, Betty worked at Ozark Action for several years, then drove a bulk milk route. She and James had a dump truck business for twenty-five years, which she continued to run until age ninety when she sold the truck. Sunday dinner with family gathered around her table was a tradition Betty kept all of her years and often included her many nieces, nephews and friends that she held close. She was passionate about family time, playing sports, waterskiing and riding four wheelers. Betty loved fishing, and was ready to go anytime the boys went and helped clean and cook the catch. She had a green thumb and enjoyed sharing her garden produce, salsa, strawberry jam and possum grape jelly. Betty loved her First United Methodist Church family, attended Joy Group and looked forward to volunteer opportunities.
She is survived by five children, Karen Garner and husband, Bob, Ron Stephens, Terry Stephens and wife, Sharon, Jodie Ficken and husband, Jim and Greg Stephens and wife, Renee, all of West Plains; son-in-law, Craig Baker, Jonesboro, Arkansas; twelve grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Otmar (Doc) Stephens and wife, Sarah, Yellville, Arkansas; two sisters, Mary Jo McManus, West Plains and Dottie Moody, Fairview Heights, Illinois; and several nieces and nephews.
Loved ones going before her are her parents, husband, daughter, Kim Baker and two brothers, Gene and John, precede her in death.
Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Saturday, at Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Stuart Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Stuart Union Cemetery or First United Methodist Church and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Dianna (Dea) Carol Daniel, 74, died May 3, 2017 after a short battle with cancer.
She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Robert (Bob) Daniel of Pottersville, daughter, Terry Wilson and husband, Joe of Rolla, son Michael and Connie Daniel of Marshfield, and daughter Kimberly Wilson of Pottersville, sisters Saundra Durr of Springfield, Doris Durr of Pleasant Hope and Debrah Usowski of Centreville, Virginia. She has seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Jean McVay of Springfield.
After Dea retired from teaching English at West Plains Middle School she devoted her time to working with the 37th Judicial District CASA. She was a tireless advocate for children in need.
A private service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in her memory to the 37th Judicial District CASA, 1 Court Square #240, West Plains, MO 65775, or may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Blaine Haskell Brower, 88, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 5, 2017 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Brower passed away at 2:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at his home.
He was born October 17, 1928, at Webb City, Oklahoma, to Roy Brower and Nellie Fine Brower. He graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1946. On April 17, 1947, he was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Beulah Mae “Tiny” Williams, who preceded him in death on June 3, 2003. Mr. Brower was a veteran, having served with the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He had been a policeman for the City of West Plains, a deputy for the Howell County Sheriff’s Office and was employed for twenty years with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, retiring as a criminal investigator. He had also worked for Frisco Railroad, investigating railroad accidents. Mr. Brower was a 32nd degree Mason, Scottish Rite, St. Louis; York Rite, Mountain Grove, Abou Ben Adhem, Springfield, Missouri, Eastern Star and West Plains Lions Club. Mr. Brower was a member of the First Baptist Church, West Plains.
He is survived by two nieces, Dianna Steadman and husband, Mike and Linda Watkins and husband, Jim; and five great-nieces and great-nephews.
His parents, wife, one brother, Wayne Brower and two sisters, Bernice Williams and Alieen Jester, precede him in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital, First Baptist Church or American Heart Association and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Ricky Lee Lovewell, 60, West Plains, Missouri, formerly of Mountain View, Missouri, passed away at 8:15 a.m., Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at his home.
He was born October 13, 1956, at Davenport, Iowa, to Clarence Clifford “Bud” Lovewell, Jr. and Jeanne Egbert Lovewell Schauer. Ricky graduated from Buena Park High School with the Class of 1975, at Buena Park, California. He worked in masonry and the lumber industry. Ricky moved from California, to Arizona, Montana and lastly to Mountain View, Missouri; he recently moved to West Plains. He loved surfing, enjoyed game shows and was a sports whiz. He was very knowledgeable of all sports stats. Ricky was an all-around sports fanatic, especially all Los Angeles teams. He enjoyed mowing and yard work; he worked hard, but played harder. Ricky loved celebrating life.
He is survived by his mother, Jeanne Schauer and husband, Norman; one sister, Peggy Schmitz; two brothers, Danny Lovewell and wife, Marliana and Martin Lovewell and wife, Wanda; several nieces and nephews; and many step-brothers, step-sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
His father, one sister, Jo Lynn Lovewell and brother-in-law, Kurt Schmitz, precede him in death.
The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at OMC Cancer Treatment Center for their loving care and compassion shown to them and their loved one during a very difficult time.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Family and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Carol Jeanette McAmis, 72, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 1, 2017 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. McAmis passed away at 1:28 a.m., Thursday, April 27, 2017 at her home.
She was born November 15, 1944, at Oxford, Arkansas, to Howard Davis and Velma Ford Davis. She was married to Lyle McAmis, who preceded her in death in October of 2004. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, painting, reading the Bible and spending time with her grandchildren. Carol was a Cubs fan. Mrs. McAmis was a member of Promise Land Church.
She is survived by four children, Jeff Wood and wife, Colleen, West Plains, Theresa Gray, Nixa, Missouri, Lori Barnes, Ozark, Missouri and Michael Wood and wife, Tracie, Pomona, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Britney Sadler, Austin Wood, Jeff Wood, Jr., Stephanie Weiler, Michael Barnes, Dustin Wood, Devin Wood and Benny Wood; six great-grandchildren, Lindsey, Gracee and Brynna Sadler, Caidence Weiler, Elijah Connaughton and Braxton Wood; four sisters, Judy Woodraska, Joy Bryant, Cathy Thomas and Robin Nielsen; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, one brother, Don Davis and one sister, Evelyn Bolin, precede her in death.
Visitation will be from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. McAmis will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Sunday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Keirn-Davis Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Family and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Troy Lee Call, 79, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 28, 2017 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Call passed away at 12:15 p.m., Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Cox South Medical Center, Springfield, Missouri.
He was born October 11, 1937, at Girdner, Missouri, to Alva Pearl Call and Thelma Mary Strait Call. On February 18, 1956, he was married at Hernando, Mississippi to Hazel Irene McCammon. Mr. Call retired in 2000 from SEI after thirty years of service. He enjoyed square dancing and St. Louis Cardinals. He loved his family and grandchildren. Mr. Call was a member of the Curry Street Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife, Hazel Call, of the family home; four children, Lisa Judd and husband, Kenneth, West Plains, Anthony Call, Rapid City, South Dakota, Donna Call, West Plains and Paula Call, Jefferson City, Missouri; three grandchildren, Ashley Judd, Kasey Judd and wife, Sara and Christopher Quinn and wife, Christi; nine great-grandchildren, Kilie, Hannah, Annabelle, Jackson, Breanna, J. C., Gabe, Landen and Noah; one great-great-grandchild, Weston; one sister, Phyllis Robertson, Mansfield, Missouri; close friend, Frank Campbell; his dog, Heidi; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
His parents, one daughter, Pamela Bonita Call, four brothers, Clarence, Cecil, Loren and Ralph and two sisters, Vera and Dorothy, precede him in death.
Visitation will be from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Friday, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Girdner Cemetery, Douglas County, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Francalene “Francie” Hardin, 79, Caulfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Elijah Church of Christ, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hardin passed away at 12:35 a.m., Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at NHC Healthcare.
She was born October 7, 1938, at Elijah, Missouri, to Arvel and Jewell Tackitt. On July 10, 1955, she was married at Sawyer, Michigan, to John Joseph Hardin, who preceded her in death on August 3, 2014. Francie was a homemaker and enjoyed crafting, growing roses and loved her family and grandchildren. Mrs. Hardin was a member of the Church of Christ.
She is survived by four children, Myra Sasseen and husband, Bobby, Sandy Hardin, Karen Hardin and Scott Hardin; five grandchildren, Shyla Simpson, Kashia Zumwalt and husband, John, Robby Hardin and wife, Jamie, Brittany Peters and Chelsea See and husband, Eric; nine great-grandchildren, Willy Simpson, Maddie Simpson, Briggs Hardin, Bodie Hardin, Sam Zumwalt, Henry Zumwalt, Tyler Peters, Gabe Peters and Landon See; two brothers, Hollis Tackitt and wife, Nancy and Marcus Tackitt; two sisters, Carol Richardson and Vernetta Collins; one sister-in-law, Bonnie Tackitt; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, one grandchild, Carissa “Coot” Bennett, one brother, Marvin Tackitt and one brother-in-law, Loren Collins, precede her in death.
Mrs. Hardin will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Elijah Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Elijah Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
A memorial service for Robert Lionel Dionne, 84, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 28, 2017, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, West Plains, Missouri, followed by interment in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Dionne passed away at 2:22 p.m., Thursday, April 6, 2017 at his home.
He was born June 7, 1932, at North Uxbridge, Massachusetts, one of twelve children of Alexandre Dionne and Mary “Blanche” Leclerc Dionne. Mr. Dionne was a veteran, having served with the United States Navy and received Navy Occupation Service Medal (Europe), Korean Service Medal, United Nation Service Medal and National Defense Service Medal. He was a retired steel worker and a 3rd degree member of Knights of Columbus; Robert enjoyed playing the fiddle and violin and enjoyed gardening and farming on his small family farm. Mr. Dionne was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-one years, Lucille Dionne, of the family home; five children, Russell Dionne and wife, JoAnne, Huntersville, North Carolina, Glen Dionne and wife, Dawn, West Plains, Paul Dionne, West Plains, Susan Pautsch and husband, Dave, Buffalo, Wyoming and Bruce Dionne and wife, Elisabeth, St. Louis, Missouri; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Donald Dionne and wife, Lillian, Coventry, Rhode Island; two sisters, Doris Lauzon and husband, Roger and Carol Parady and husband, Raymond, all of the State of Florida; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, two brothers and six sisters, precede him in death. His son-in-law, Dave Pautsch passed away April 19, 2017.
A memorial service for David Allen Pautsch, 58, Buffalo, Wyoming, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 28, 2017, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, West Plains, Missouri, followed by interment in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Pautsch passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at the Johnson County Health Care Center, Buffalo, Wyoming.
He was born April 16, 1959 at Arlington, Minnesota to Reinhold and Lorraine Pautsch. Dave grew up and went to school in Minnesota and graduated from Henderson High School. After high school he worked as a mechanic in LeSeur, Minnesota. Mr. Pautsch was married to Susan Dionne on January 24, 1987 in Willow Springs, Missouri, where David was the manager of Waggoner Lumber. The couple moved to Story, Wyoming and David worked for the Wyoming Department of Transportation; he retired in 2016 and lived in Buffalo until his death. David enjoyed traveling, bicycle riding, camping and helping anyone who needed help.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Pautsch, Buffalo, Wyoming; one daughter, Samantha Osthoff and husband, Justin, West Plains, Missouri; one sister, Karen Trullinger and husband, John, Willow Springs, Missouri; two grandchildren, Haylee and Kelby Osthoff, both of West Plains; his mother-in-law, Lucille Dionne, West Plains; and several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
He was precedced in death by his parents and his father-in-law, Robert Dionne.
Memorial contributions may be made to Susie Bowling Lawrence Hospice, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
