Obituaries

Celebration of Life Services for Carol Elaine Wade, 71, Mountain View, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 24, 2016 at the Kingdom Hall Of The Jehovah Witness, Mountain View, Missouri.

Mrs. Wade died 6:56 a.m., Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at the Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains, Missouri.  She was born December 23, 1944 at West Plains, Missouri to Nute L. DeBoard and Leota J. Ulrich DeBoard.  On December 23, 1960, she was married at West Plains, Missouri to James Wade.  Mrs. Wade was a member of the Kingdom Hall Of The Jehovah Witness.

She is survived by her husband, James Wade, Mountain View, Missouri; two children, Judy Graham, husband, Floyd and Lanny Wade, wife, Barbie, all of Mountain View, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Jedidiah, Andrew, Lacey, Emily, Ethan, Alexis and Evan Graham, and Laken and Seth Wade; sixteen great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bill DeBoard and Gary DeBoard, wife, Janice, all of West Plains, Missouri; sister-in-law, Velvet DeBoard, West Plains, Missouri; two nephews; and one niece.

Her parents, one brother, Danny DeBoard and one nephew, Jason DeBoard, precede her in death.

Funeral services for Orella Phillips, 90, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 22, 2016 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Phillips passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Broken Arrow Nursing Home.

She was born June 8, 1926, at Elijah, Missouri, to Claude E. Colvin and Grace E. Hopkins Colvin.  Orella received her education at Valley Star School, Ozark County, Missouri, Bakersfield High School, Bakersfield, Missouri, Maplewood High School, St. Louis County, Waxahachie High School, Waxahachie, Texas and one year of Bible School at Waxahachie, Texas, an Assemblies of God School known as S.B.I.  She was married in 1942 at St. Louis, Missouri, to Ray Highfill, an Assemblies of God Minister and remained married to him until his death in 1969, at Irving, Texas.  In 1988 she married James Phillips, who retired from Texaco, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her son, Stephen Roe Highfill and wife, Marti, West Fork, Arkansas; her daughter, Jeanette Highfill Staub and husband, Roger, West Fork, Arkansas; two grandsons, Stephen Staub and wife, Christina, Tulsa, Oklahoma and Michael Staub, Tulsa Oklahoma; three granddaughters, Rachel Ann Tafoya and husband, Vince, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Elizabeth Martinez and husband, Rick, San Antonio, Texas and Victoria Grace Highfill, Nashville, Tennessee; 7 great-grandchildren; one niece, Debra Reeves Wallace and husband, Gerald; and one nephew, Stanley Reeves.

Her parents, husbands and one sister, Maxine Reeves, precede her in death.

Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery.

Graveside services for Noelle Marie Holland, 60, Willow Springs, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Noelle passed away at 4:45 p.m., Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Willow Care Nursing Home.

She was born September 8, 1956, at West Plains, Missouri, to Malcolm Jennings Holland and Clara Ellen Coleman Holland.  Noelle attended school and worked at the Sheltered Workshop.  She enjoyed the Special Olympics and the fellowship with her friends; Noelle loved her family, friends and caregivers at Willow Care.  They all loved her and will miss her.  Noelle was a Christian.

She is survived by three brothers, Robert Holland, wife, Linda, Pete Holland, wife, Marilyn, and Chuck Holland, wife, Mary; one sister, Joyce Burge; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, one sister, Rosalie Moffett and one brother, Ronald “Red” Holland and his wife, Betty, precede her in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Willow Care Activities Fund and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A Celebration of Life Graveside service for Timothy R. “Jake” Olson, 48, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Olson passed away Friday, December 16, 2016 at Ozarks Medical Center.

He was born July 11, 1968, at Brainerd, Minnesota, to Larry and Marion Ward Olson.  On April 20, 1991, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Lisa Harris Olson.  At the age of nine years old, Jake started his concrete career laying concrete blocks at the Glass Sword Theater with his father during the summer.  By the age of fifteen he had finished his first concrete floor by himself.  In his spare time he worked nights at McDonald’s until graduating from West Plains High School in 1986 at which time he joined his father full time working side by side playing in the mud.  In 1994 he bought the family business, Olson Construction, continuing on his father’s reputable legacy.  Mr. Olson served on the Glenwood School Board for seven years.  Jake had a zest for life, laughing every day, even through the worst days.  He had a special love for his family and friends and lived every day to the fullest, with an amazing sense of humor.  He was an avid reader, loved cooking, all water sports, mustangs, guns and especially spending time with and picking on his boys.

He is survived by his wife, Lisa Olson, of the family home; two sons, Jacob Olson and girlfriend, Gretchen, and Thomas Olson, all of West Plains; his parents, Larry and Marion Olson, Elizabeth, Arkansas; one sister, Tamey Clements and husband, Kent, Aurora, Colorado; one brother, David Olson and wife, Amanda, State of North Dakota; his brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Laura Harris, Rick Harris, Pamela Harris and Catherine Caetano; several nieces and nephews; and many close friends that he loved dearly.

His grandparents, one nephew, Shawn Meziere, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Richard Dale Harris and Hazel Harris, precede him in death.

A visitation, with heart felt memories encouraged, will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the Langston Street Chapel of 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.

Visitation service for Juanita Alice Smith, 79, West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 10:00 am until 12:00 Noon, Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Smith passed away at 2:35 p.m., Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Ozarks Medical Center.

She was born January 24, 1937, in Howell County, Missouri, to William Oliver Taylor and Pearly Alice VanWort Taylor.  On August 23, 1973, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Herbert Smith, who preceded her in death on July 25, 2005.  Mrs. Smith delivered Meals on Wheels and received an award signed by President Bush for her outstanding service; she also delivered newspapers for several years.  She had a big heart and gave her time to others; her life was caring for others, always going above and beyond to help anyone in need.  Mrs. Smith enjoyed embroidering and making baby quilts.  She loved animals, often taking in strays and raised Chihuahuas and Schipperkes.  Mrs. Smith was a member of the Church of Christ.

She is survived by one brother, Jimmy Joe Taylor and wife, Mary Jo; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and special friends, Debbie Plachy and Joe Forslin.

Her parents, husband, four siblings, Crystal Ellison, Earldean Cantrell, David Taylor, and her infant twin sister, Rose Mary Taylor, and four half-siblings, Jess, Robert, Josephine and May Wilson, precede her in death.

Burial will be held at a later date in the Amy Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to TASTC Animal Shelter and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Mary Juanita Smith, 93, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 17, 2016 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Smith passed away at 11:20 a.m., Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Brooke Haven Healthcare.

She was born December 31, 1922, at Trail, Missouri, to William Riley Hicks and Lola Leona Tate Hicks.  She was married to William Alfred “Buck” Ridge, who preceded her in death September 23, 1975.  On May 3, 1976, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Jeff Lincoln Gill, who preceded her in death on March 20, 1991.  On December 11, 1999, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Gordon Bernard Smith, who preceded her in death on October 18, 2004.  Mrs. Smith was a cook at Fairview School for many years, worked at Biscayne Market and in the cafeteria at Ozarks Medical Center.  Providing for her family was an important part of her life.  She loved baking and cooking and was excellent at doing such tasks.  Mrs. Smith loved everyone and always said there is no one she didn’t like; she was well known for her loving and giving heart was deeply loved and will be missed by many.  Mrs. Smith was one of the founding members of Cornerstone Family Worship.  She loved attending church functions with her family and friends and enjoyed visiting with everyone.

She is survived by four children, Helen Carte, Ballwin, Missouri, Joan Smith and J.B. Bell, West Plains, Missouri, Larry Ridge and wife, Leslie, Warrensburg, Missouri and Mike Ridge and wife, Janna, New Franklin, Missouri; fourteen grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; special niece, Lola Pattillo, who loved spending time visiting her and doing special things with her; one special nephew, Roger Thompson, who visited her often; and several other nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husbands, one son, William Alfred Ridge, Jr., one granddaughter, Stephanie Ridge, four sisters, Pauline Billups, Burnica Thompson, Iretta Young and Lorene Aborn and two brothers, William Hicks and Dwayne Hicks, precede her in death.

Mrs. Smith will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Visitation will be from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Saturday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Lupus Foundation and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for James Rogers, 79, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 16, 2016 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Rogers passed away at 4:55 p.m., Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Brooke Haven Healthcare.

He was born August 15, 1937, at Myrtle, Missouri, to Shelby Rogers and Artie Mae Johnson Rogers.  James loved life and made the most of it.  He drove stock-cars and enjoyed snowmobiling in the winter, canoeing in the summer and horseback riding.  He loved his nieces and nephews.

He is survived by one brother, Glen Rogers and wife, Becky; three sisters, Reba Ratliff, Jessie York and Sue Campbell; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents and two brothers, Bob Rogers and Joe Rogers, precede him in death.

Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Cotton Creek Cemetery or Brooke Haven Healthcare Nursing Scholarship Fund and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

On Angel’s wings you were taken.  But in our heart you’ll stay.  And in God’s light you will rest until we meet again someday.

Graveside services for Maxine Bussell, 90, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 16, 2016 at Wayside Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Bussell passed away at 6:15 p.m., Sunday, December 11, 2016 at West Vue Nursing Center.

She was born January 2, 1926, at Koshkonong, Missouri, to Lloyd T. Guy and Bertha Mae Jewell Guy.  Maxine was a graduate of the Melean Studio of Modeling in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1945. On October 9, 1945, she was married at Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, to Oliver Bussell and became a military wife.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church.  Mrs. Bussell was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary and a member of the Air Force Sergeants Association Auxiliary.

She is survived by two daughters, Donna Langston, West Plains, Missouri and Jeanne Bishop, Glenwood, Iowa; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and her little dog Molly.

Her parents, husband, seven siblings and one great-granddaughter, precede her in death.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon, Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Robert Anthony Salamone, 28, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Salamone passed away at 9:19 a.m., Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Ozarks Medical Center.

He was born June 6, 1988, at Chicago, Illinois, to Beth Salamone Case.  Robert graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 2007.  He was a veteran, having served with the United States Army.  Robert worked for Mac Industries.  He loved life and had a passion for Mixed Martial Arts “MMA”.  Mr. Salamone was of the Catholic faith.

He is survived by his mother, Beth Case and her significant other, Bill Branscum; step-father, Jeffrey Case; one child, Landen Mapes and one on the way; one brother, Brandon Yanke; one step-sister, Tabitha Guernsey; grandfather, Eugene Harms; nieces and nephews, Nicholas Yanke, Brelynn Yanke and Carmen and Jeffrey Guernsey; several aunts and uncles; and many cousins.

His daughter, Electra Salamone, one sister, Amy Yanke, grandparents, Frances Harms, Nicholas Salamone and Albert and Nancy Case and two uncles, precede him 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 Barnett Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Family and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Ronald Coleman Holland, 83, Willow Springs, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Holland passed away at 8:56 a.m., Saturday, December 10, 2016, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born April 30, 1933 at Fremont, Missouri to Malcolm Jennings Holland and Clara Ellen Coleman Holland.  On January 3, 1955, Mr. Holland was married at Hernando, Mississippi to Betty Lou Pliler, who preceded him in death on May 23, 2016.  He was a veteran, having served with the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.  Before his retirement, Mr. Holland had been employed for forty years with Doss & Harper Stone Company as a mechanic.  He enjoyed his garden, loved to hunt and fish, was a wonderful grandfather to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was a devoted caregiver to his wife, Betty.  Mr. Holland was a member of the Pomona Christian Church.

He is survived by three daughters, Teresa Smith, husband, Bruce, Rhonda Hinten, husband, Daniel and Sheila Joyce, husband, Bobbie; seven grandchildren, Jeremy Smith, wife, Brittany, Jessica Cunningham, husband, Jeff, Danielle Dale, husband, Clinton, Kara Curnutt, husband, Greg, Donnie Hinten, wife, Brittany, Brandon Joyce, wife, Toni and Tyler Joyce;  thirteen great-grandchildren; three brothers, Robert Holland, wife, Linda, Pete Holland, wife, Marilyn, and Chuck Holland, wife, Mary; two sisters, Noelle Holland and Joyce Burge; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents, wife, one grandson, Bobbie Ryan Joyce and one sister, Rosalie Moffett, precede him in death.

Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m., until service time, Wednesday, at Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be at the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Compassus and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Frank William “Bill” Speak, 80, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 15, 2016 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Speak passed away at 11:30 p.m., Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Ozarks Medical Center.

He was born January 17, 1936, at Salina, Kansas, to Guy Emberson Speak and Moreia Mills Speak.  On November 8, 1960, he was married at Las Vegas, Nevada, to Mardeese “Mardi” Smith, who preceded him in death on February 19, 2001.  He loved fishing, collecting knives, bowling, coin collecting and spending time with his family.  Mr. Speak attended Central Calvary Baptist Church.

He is survived by five children, Deborah Hanson and husband, Mike, Batesville, Arkansas, William Speak, Conway, Arkansas, Tamara Crawford and husband, Stephen, Christiana, Tennessee, Cheryl Nail and husband, Tim, Conway, Arkansas and Candy Ellett, West Plains, Missouri; thirteen grandchildren, Matthew Hanson, Michael Hanson, Chris Hanson, Tiffany Neal, Timothy Emfinger, David Emfinger, Amanda Johnson, Ethan Crawford, Meagan Jossund, Brittany McMurphy, Shaun DeShazo, Angel Ellett and Danielle Ellett; twelve great-grandchildren, Krysen, Quetin, Dylan, Chloe, Maddie, Brylee, Emerson, Lyric, Lennyn, Kolton, Hadyn and Wesley; one brother, Bud Speak and wife, Linda, Springfield, Missouri; brother-in-law, Jack Smith, Wasilla, Alaska; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents, wife and one brother, Jim Speak, 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 Homeland Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Russ Sortor passed away peacefully at home, with his family, in West Plains on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at the age of 69.

He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Arlene; daughter, Deanna Michalowski and husband, Ryan, McCordsville, Indiana; son, Lt. Col. Paul Sortor and fiancée, Marisela, stationed at Scott Air Force Base Illinois; granddaughter, Devin Sortor, U.S. Territory of Guam; brother-in-law, Robert Hughes, Orland, California; two brothers, Doug Sortor and wife, Sharon, Grand Junction, Colorado and Chuck Sortor and wife, Kathy,Shiloh, Illinois; sister, Carol Acton and husband, John, Lakewood, Colorado; and many nieces, nephews, close friends and neighbors that he loved dearly.

Russ was born on July 31, 1947 in England during WWII to Arnold and Claudia Sortor. He joined the Air Force in 1967 as a F-111 crew chief during the Vietnam era. He was stationed at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada where he met and married the love of his life, Arlene. Following his military enlistment, he transitioned into a management career in the freight industry in Denver, Colorado, before relocating his family to West Plains in 1984 where he owned and operated several successful businesses, including Quality Automotive, from which he retired in 2012.

Russ enjoyed the holiday season, so he volunteered as Santa Claus at several venues including the West Plains Chamber of Commerce Breakfast with Santa and the Optimist Club Christmas parade. He was the patriarch of a close-knit family sharing strong Christian values. Russ was charming and charismatic with a witty sense of humor that made everyone laugh. He loved classic automobiles and enjoyed working on his farm.

A Celebration of Life remembrance will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the West Plains Civic Center Theatre.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Russ’s honor to Ozark Medical Center, Cancer Treatment Center Nurturing Hope Expansion Fund and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. The family would like to thank the many caregivers and medical staff at OMC and The Shaw Building for their efforts, care, and dedication.

Funeral services for Richard Dale Harris, 83, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Central Church of Christ, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Harris passed away at 5:39 p.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Ozarks Medical Center.

He was born October 15, 1933, in Ozark County, Missouri, to Fred Harris and Nancy Elizabeth “Lizzie” Taylor Harris.  On February 22, 1957, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Hazel Faye Bell Harris, who preceded him in death on October 27, 2013, after fifty-six years of marriage.  He graduated from Bakersfield High School with the Class of 1952; in 1954, he enlisted in the United States Army, serving in Korea as a lineman for one and a half years after which he served as a reservist until 1962.  Once he completed active duty, he began his career as a lineman with Contel phone company and retired as a central office equipment repairman with GTE phone company after thirty-five years of service.  Mr. Harris was a dedicated member of Central Church of Christ, where he served as an Elder for many years.  Dale enjoyed fishing and watching all sporting events; his true passion was enjoying his grandchildren.

He is survived by five children, Laura Harris, Columbia, Missouri, Rick Harris, West Plains, Pamela Harris, Columbia, Missouri, Catherine Caetano, West Plains and Lisa Olson and husband, Jake, West Plains; four grandchildren, Brittany Hoover, Amanda Caetano, Jacob Olson and Thomas Olson; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents, wife and four siblings, Guy Harris, Mazzie “Aileen” Williams, James Harris and Ada Rhoads, 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 Oak Lawn Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Paragould Children’s Home and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Jacqueline Morean “Jackie” Fowler, 81, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 2, 2016 at New Liberty Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Fowler passed away at 8:25 p.m., Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Brooke Haven Healthcare.

She was born April 19, 1935, at Bakersfield, Missouri, to Albert Derrick Fore and Nellie Mattie Roberts Tiner.  On February 24, 1951, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Joseph Lester Fowler, who preceded her in death on September 28, 1983.  Mrs. Fowler was of the Pentecostal faith.

She is survived by two children, Bobbie Joe Fowler and wife, Tong Pun, Sebastian, Texas and Donna Jean McGoldrick, West Plains, Missouri; three grandchildren, Jeremy Fowler, Melissa Riddle and Vanessa French; five great-grandchildren; and one sister, Nanoleve “Nana Lee” Jolliff, West Plains, Missouri.

Her parents, husband and one sister, Jolynn, precede her in death.

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

A memorial service for Richard Joe Lamb, 83, Bakersfield, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Full Gospel Church, Bakersfield, Missouri.

Mr. Lamb passed away at 6:10 p.m., Thursday, November 24, 2016 at West Vue Nursing Center.

He was born February 27, 1933, to John Rue Lamb and Vesta Deffell Lamb in a log cabin on Cloud 9 Ranch, Caulfield, Missouri.  He had six siblings and four half-sisters.  Mr. Lamb was a Veteran of War; he began serving with the United States Army in 1951and was a mechanic in Korea.  He worked as a farmer and mechanic.  On April 18, 1955, he was married at Pottersville, Missouri, to Barbara Sue Bowen, who preceded him in death on December 23, 2014.  Richard was an avid fisherman and hunter and loved to be outside.  He always had a joke to tell and made everyone he met laugh; Richard loved to tell stories of his life and sing songs.  Mr. Lamb would go out of his way to help anyone in need.  He was loved by many and will be missed by all.

He is survived by he and Barbara’s five children, Ronnie Joe Lamb, David Rue Lamb, Rhondia Sue Lamb Woodall, Glen Raymond Lamb and Tammy Joline Lamb Robeen; eleven grandchildren, John Daniel Lamb, Shelly Bohannon Turner, James Rodgers, Ricky Rodgers, Randy Rodgers, Jordan Lamb, Ashley Chavarria, Sadie Robeen, Deedria Chavarria, Andrew Robeen and Gerald Robeen; nine great-grandchildren, Quinton, Brittany, Zackary, John Luke, Brenden, Hunter, Tyler, Emma Jo, and Anystin; one sister, Sharlotte Lamb Sexton; four half-sisters, Claudean Brown, Cathy Huckaby, Lucille Greer and Sharron Kay Huckaby and many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, that were dear to his heart.

His parents, wife, one grandson, Luke Bohannon, one great-grandson, Michael, one infant brother, three brothers, Francis Rue Lamb, Roy Delmore Lamb and Herbert Ray Lamb and two sisters, Effie Lorene Lamb McKinney and Vera Poinsett-Hill, precede him in death.

Interment will be in the Bakersfield Cemetery.  Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Alta Jeanette Huling, 82, Birch Tree, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 2, 2016 at Harvestland Pentecostal Church, Moro, Arkansas, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Huling passed away at 6:45 p.m., Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Brooke Haven Healthcare.

She was born December 30, 1933, at Moro, Arkansas, to Willie E. Smith and Hazel A. Coffman Smith.  She graduated from High School in 1951 and lived in Moro, Lee County, Arkansas until 2007 when she moved to Birch Tree, Missouri.  On September 6, 1952, she was married to Robert “Bob” Traylor, who preceded her in death in 1958.  On March 21, 1959, she was married to Donald Leroy Huling, who preceded her in death on November 21, 2015.  Mrs. Huling retired from Wal-Mart after twenty-five years.  She loved to read and watch westerns and enjoyed shopping with her friends.  Mrs. Huling was a member of Harvestland Pentecostal Church.

She is survived by one daughter, Karen Sartin and husband, Rick, Birch Tree, Missouri; four grandchildren, Justin Rutledge and wife, Amanda, West Plains, Missouri, Misty Rutledge, Birch Tree, Missouri, Melissa Baseheart, West Plains, Missouri and Ashley Sartin, Mountain View, Missouri; six great-grandchildren, Anna, Jack, Bodie, Darby, Brady and Emmett; and many nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husbands, one infant son, one granddaughter, Amber Rutledge, one sister, Helen and one infant brother, precede her in death.

Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home and 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Harvestland Pentecostal Church.  Burial will be in the Marianna Memorial Park Cemetery.

Kenslee AnnaRose McClung Werner, stillborn infant daughter of Sean Leroy Werner, Jr. and Angelica R. McClung Werner, went to be with the Angels Monday, November 21, 2016.

She is survived by her parents, Sean and Angelica Werner; three siblings, Akili, Nya and Mya McClung; her grandparents, Jacqueline Williamson, Sean Werner, Sr., Tracy Werner, Mary Clark and Norma McDaniel; aunts and uncles, Tryston Gibson, Jacob Werner and Megan Werner.

She is preceded in death by her grandfather, James McDaniel, one sister, Gracianne McClung and one aunt, Tammy McDaniel.

Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Elsie Mae Croney, 83, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Pottersville Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Croney passed away at 4:30 a.m., Saturday, November 19, 2016 at West Vue Nursing Center.

She was born January 17, 1933, at Pottersville, Missouri, to Harry Eldon McKee and Nancy Earnestine Summers McKee.  On April 7, 1949, she was married at Mountain Home, Arkansas, to James Leonard Croney and to this union four children were born.  She and Leonard spent most of their lives residing on their dairy farm in Dora, Missouri.  Mrs. Croney worked for many years until retirement at Eaton Corporation.  She enjoyed many hobbies and activities, including quilting, embroidery, crochet, gardening and canning.  She gifted many of her family and friends with the treasures she created over the decades.

She is survived by three children, Gary Lee Croney and wife, Lisa, Dora, Missouri, Stanley Gene Croney and wife, Janice, Mountain Home, Arkansas and Kathy Jo McCleary and husband, Doug, Dora, Missouri; seven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, one infant son, Leonard Wayne Croney, two brothers, Harry Joe McKee and James Paul McKee and one sister, Maxine Collins, precede her in death.

Visitation will be from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Pottersville Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date for Roger Warren Beauchamp, Sr., 72, Peace Valley, Missouri.

Mr. Beauchamp passed away at 6:00 a.m., Saturday, November 19, 2016 at his home.

He was born February 5, 1944, at Oak Lawn, Illinois, to Warren and Ora Beauchamp.  On July 18, 1964, he was married to Sharon Dobbs.  He loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing and was an avid NASCAR fan.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Beauchamp; two sons, Roger Beauchamp, II and wife, Barby, West Plains, Missouri and Kevin Beauchamp and wife, Ulla “Sissy”, Peace Valley, Missouri; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Raymond Beauchamp and wife, Barbara, Alta Loma, California; one sister, Diane Staff and husband, Kenneth, Apple Valley, California; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents and one brother, Ralph Beauchamp, precede him in death.

Mary Louise Hall, 71, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 12:10 p.m., Friday, November 18, 2016 at Brooke Haven Healthcare.

She was born November 15, 1945, at Mountain View, Arkansas, to Cecil Edward Snethern and Cordie Bell Harris Snethern.  She loved her family and enjoyed babysitting, bingo, playing cards, music, dancing and cooking for her family.  Mrs. Hall was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by her better half, Ronald E. Roberson; three children, Raymond E. Snethern and wife, Regina, Melissa Looney and Alice Collins and husband, James, all of West Plains; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and one on the way; two brothers, Jerry Snethern and wife, Joyce, Mountain View, Missouri and J. B. Snethern and wife, Andie, Springfield, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, one son, Wesley Lee Hall, four brothers and two sisters, precede her in death.