Obituaries

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.

Graveside services for Alma Lea Fowler, 81, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Fowler passed away at 8:50 p.m., Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Ozarks Medical Center.

She was born August 25, 1935, at Pomona, Missouri, to Reverend Claude Fowler and Vivian Marie Downen Fowler.  Mrs. Fowler had worked as a Nurse at West Plains Memorial Hospital (now known as Ozarks Medical Center) and was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by one son, Danny Riley and wife, Cindy, Moody, Missouri; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, James Fowler, State of Texas; one sister, Carol Fowler, Ozark, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.

Her parents, three infant children, one grandson, David Riley and two sisters, precede her in death.

Visitation will be from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m., Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A Memorial Service for Herman Clyde Byrd, Jr., 65, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 18, 2016 at First United Methodist Church, West Plains, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Byrd passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016 at his home.

He was born October 13, 1951 at Knoxville, Tennessee to Herman C. Byrd and Dorothy (Nitchmann) Byrd.  On August 25, 1973 he was married to Wanda West.  Herman graduated from McCluer High School in 1970 and earned his Bachelor of Science in Education Degree from Central Methodist University in 1974.  He completed his Master of Science in Education Degree at Missouri State University in 1979, where he was graduate assistant to Robert M. Scott in the Band program.  Herman taught band in the public schools of Blair Oaks (1974-1975), Vienna (1975-1978), Potosi (1979-1981), Salem (1981-1985) and West Plains (1985 -2004) where his bands consistently received Honor ratings   at state music contests.  Since retiring from full time teaching in 2004, Herman has served as a festival judge and clinician throughout the state.

Herman is a member of professional organizations including NAfME/MMEA, Missouri Bandmasters Association, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and Phi Beta Mu.  In 2001 he received the first John East Spirit of Orpheus   Award.  He enjoyed fly fishing and hunting whenever he could.  He was active in the United Methodist Church, serving as Lay Leader, Sunday School Teacher, and Music Director at Open Door Worship Center.  He loved attending Heartland Ecumenical Camino Weekends.

He is survived by his wife Wanda of the family home; one daughter, Allyson Tipton and her husband, Curtis, Springfield, Missouri; one son, Bryan Byrd and his wife, Christin, Tecumseh, Missouri; four grandchildren, who were the loves of his life, Quincy, Ella and Tess Tipton and Caleb Byrd; one brother, Jim Byrd, West Plains, Missouri; and many loving family members, friends, students, and colleagues.

His parents and grandparents 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 The Herman Byrd Music Scholarship Fund for Central Methodist University or the First United Methodist Church Chancel Choir Fund and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for BryceLynn Catherine-Murree George, two month old daughter of Jeremy and Brittany George, Pomona, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 17, 2016 in Babyland at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

BryceLynn went to be with the Angels at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 10, 2016 at her home.

She was born August 26, 2016, at West Plains, Missouri, to Jeremy Wayne George and Brittany Michelle Higgs George.

She is survived by her parents, Jeremy and Brittany George; two brothers, Justice Daniel-Ray George and Bentley Mykhael-Lou George; one sister, Syrenitee Maime-Michelle George; her maternal grandparents, Stormie Higgs and Clarence Higgs; her paternal grandparents, Jenifer Weaver-Melvin and Ray Melvin; aunts and uncles, Josh and Cattie George, Billy and Larissa Higgs, Nathan and Kimberly Shafer; and multiple cousins.

Visitation will be from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Madge Brown, 97, Ozark, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Brown passed away at 5:20 a.m., Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Ozark Nursing & Care Center, Ozark, Missouri.

She was born March 16, 1919, at Sturkie,  Arkansas.

She is survived by her son, Glenn Brown, Ozark, Missouri and nephew, Jess
Atkinson and wife, Patsy, West Plains, Missouri.

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

A memorial service for Nathan Gary Goure, 34, Springfield, Missouri, will be held at ­­­­­­­­­­­10:00 a.m., Friday, November 18, 2016 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Goure passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at his home.

He was born June 25, 1982, at Denver, Colorado, to Gary and Carolyn Goure.  Mr. Goure enjoyed playing baseball and co-ed softball; he lived his life for St. Louis Cardinals, he didn’t miss watching the games and attended some as well.  Nathan also enjoyed spending time with friends on the river and being with his best friend, Missy, who was a big part of his life.

He is survived by his sister, Becky Goure, Springfield, Missouri; cousins, Chad Heston and Ashley Heston, West Plains, Missouri; grandparents, Bob and Belva Trebelcock, Caulfield, Missouri; grandmother, Jean Heston, Springfield; two nephews, Landon Goure and Peyton Heston; niece, Libby Heston; aunts and uncles, Larry Goure and wife, Linda; Mike Goure, wife, Annette all of West Plains; Dirk Heston, Springfield, John Heston and wife, Linda, State of Virginia; Kirk Heston and wife, Sheila, State of Nevada, Bart Heston, Springfield, Karen Grunder, West Plains and Joani Heston, Springfield; and several cousins.

His parents, grandfather, Wayne Heston, one aunt, Jacklyn Heston and one cousin, Robert Goure, precede him in death.

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

A memorial service for Dalone “Bobby” Swartz, 71, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Union Grove General Baptist Church.

Mr. Swartz passed away at 2:40 p.m., Saturday, November 5, 2016 at his home.

He was born August 3, 1945, at York, Pennsylvania, to Howard Swartz and Sylvia Elizabeth Fishel Swartz.  He graduated from Hereford High School, Parkton, Maryland and on September 5, 1964, he was married in Baltimore County, Maryland, to Joan Cooper.  He enjoyed farming, building, restoring equipment and loved traveling. Before his retirement, Mr. Swartz was employed with John Deere Distribution Center, formerly of Timonium, Maryland and Harley-Davidson, York, Pennsylvania.  He was a former member of Stablers United Methodist Church, Parkton, Maryland, Green Mount United Methodist Church, Glen Rock, Pennsylvania and a current member of Union Grove General Baptist Church, Crider, Missouri.

He is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Joan Swartz, of the family home; his canine buddy, Spanky; two brothers, including William Swartz and wife, Pat, Boaz, Alabama; brother-in-law, Lewis Cooper and wife, Janice, Conyers, Georgia, special cousin, Joe Woodring and wife, Ann, York, Pennsylvania; special friends, Don Albright, Dover, Pennsylvania and Amy and Ron Gantz, Glen Rock, Pennsylvania; and four nieces and four nephews.

His parents and beloved brother Donald Swartz, Sr. preceded him in death.

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

Funeral services for Terrance M. “Terry” Carroll, 63, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 12, 2016 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, located at 2800 Christie Drive, West Plains, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Carroll passed away at 10:15 a.m., Saturday, November 5, 2016 at his home on Flying R Ranch, Douglas County, Missouri.

He was born January 7, 1953, to Carla Butler Carroll Johnson and the late Clyde Carroll, at Chillicothe, Ohio.  He married the love of his life, Pamela Keltner on June 3, 1994.  As the founder of Carroll and Sons, Terry spent many years in the construction business.  As of May, 2011, Terry and Pam opened Flying R Ranch and have welcomed guests throughout the country, appeared on three nationally televised episodes of Tom Seay’s Best of America on Horseback and have been the source of entertainment for horse and outdoor enthusiasts.  As an avid supporter of  Boy Scouts, Girls’ Camp and as a youth leader for the LDS Church, Terry was concerned about teaching and loving all who came to know him.  When asked how he was doing Terry’s typical response was, “Better than I deserve to be”.  Certainly knowing Terry Carroll has made us all feel better – may he now rest in peace.

He is survived by his loving wife, Pam Carroll, of the family home; and their children, Rachael Ertel and husband, Martin, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Aaron Carroll and wife, Heidi, Pleasantville, Ohio, Simon Carroll and wife, Amanda, Waldport, Oregon, Kevin Carroll, West Plains,  Missouri, Cindy Kilian and Dale Brower, West Plains, Missouri, Kymmi Ware, Willow Springs, Missouri and Kari Isham and husband, James, Peyton, Colorado; fourteen grandchildren, Rebecca Kaseman, Columbus, Ohio, Delanie Kilian and Crista Oritz, West Plains, Logan Lewis, Cottonwood, Arizona, Haley Windust, Waterford, Michigan, Corinna, Zachary and Parker Ertel, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Savannah and Seth Carroll, Pleasantville, Ohio, Deacon Carroll, West Plains, Danner Carroll, Cottonwood, Arizona and Caleb and Cody Henderson, Enid, Oklahoma; one great-grandchild, Jaylee Cross, Waterford, Michigan; his mother, Carla Carroll Johnson; his siblings, Eric Carroll, Willow Springs, Missouri, Karalee Hartley and husband, Gary, St. George, Utah, Andrea Harmon and husband, Tom, Prescott Valley, Arizona, Elisa Evans and husband, Scott, Prescott Valley, Arizona, Timothy Carroll and wife, Renee, Prescott Valley, Arizona, Alex Carroll and wife, Jackie, Buckeye, Arizona, Rex Carroll and wife, Lynn, Irving, California; and Kyle Carroll, Newark, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews.

His father, one daughter, Collette, one brother, and Kevin Carroll, one sister-in-law, Shelly Carroll, precede him in death.

Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Little Zion Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the LDS Church Missionary Fund and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Donna Sue Amyx, 89, Pensacola, Florida, formerly of West Plains, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November12, 2016 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Amyx passed away November 5, 2016 at her home on Perdido Bay in Pensacola, Florida.

She was born August 3, 1927, to Earl “Arkie” and Lana Anderson.  Donna was married to Orin M. Amyx.

Donna was the bookkeeper for fifteen years at Amyx Industries in West Plains, Missouri and volunteered for twenty years at Baptist Hospital Gift Shop after moving to Pensacola, Florida in 1985. She enjoyed playing golf and other social activities at West Plains Country Club and Perdido Bay Country Club.

She is survived by two children, Cheryl L. Amyx, Pensacola, Florida and O. Kim Amyx and wife, Nancy, Ozark County, Missouri; five grandchildren, Matthew Amyx, Dallas Texas, Lisa Barslow and husband, Judd, West Plains, Missouri,  Samantha Cooper and husband, Darren, West Plains, Missouri, Eric Amyx and wife, Ashlee, Blue Springs, Missouri, and Tof McWilliams and wife, Beth, Buckner, Missouri; eight great-grandchildren;  brother-in-law, John Adams, Twin Bridges, Missouri; and her nieces and nephews.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother, Gene Anderson and one sister, Sandy Adams.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Regency Hospice of Pensacola or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Special thanks are given to Donna’s home health care providers: Susan Stewart, Mary Ann Torres and Dusti Sharp for their care, compassion and friendship through these last few months.

Services for Robert Truman Harris, Jr., 42, Mountain View, Missouri, formerly of Gamaliel, Arkansas, will be held at a later date.

Mr. Harris passed away at 12:30 a.m., Monday, October 31, 2016 at his home.

He was born August 3, 1974, at Charlotte, North Carolina, to Robert Truman Harris, Sr. and Charlotte Anne Newman. He attended Henderson State University where he majored in English and Psychology and played baseball and football (#33). He worked as a carpenter with his dear friend, Van Leach. Mr. Harris was an excellent guitar player, a fan of Grateful Dead and enjoyed baseball. He was a free spirit who loved the break of dawn and would want everyone he knew to drink a Guinness Stout in his honor.

He is survived by his former wife, Heidi Harris, Pomona, Missouri; one sister, Gretchen Harris, Reston, Virginia; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service for Rhonda Deanna Tetrick, 52, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 5, 2016 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Tetrick passed away at 8:46 a.m., Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at West Plains, Missouri.

She was born September 12, 1964, at Kirkwood, Missouri, to Dennis Darrell Shipley and Lena Belle Carter Shipley.  She was married on July 20, 1988, at Twin Bridges, Missouri, to Lee Tetrick.  Mrs. Tetrick worked at T.J. Swifthouse.  She loved going to the river, camping, floating and spending time with her family and friends.  Mrs. Tetrick was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by her husband, Lee Tetrick, of the family home; two children, Casey Tetrick and fiancé, Watawna Brashers and Kyle Tetrick and fiancé, Alicia Thompson, all of West Plains; three grandchildren and one on the way, Janelee Tetrick, Kalven Thompson and Abigail Tetrick; her mother, Lena Shipley, Dora, Missouri; two brothers, Royce Shipley and wife, Diane, Port Orange, Florida and Rodney Shipley and wife, Debra, Dora, Missouri; one sister, Robin Smith and husband, Gary, Oakland, Tennessee, her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Dwight and June Tetrick; sister-in-law, Barb Reynolds and husband, Greg; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Her father, one grandchild and brother-in-law, Owen Tetrick, precede her in death.

Visitation will be from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 p.m., Saturday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Special Olympics and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A Celebration of the Life of Reva V. Simpson, 90, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Reva (Honeycutt) Simpson, daughter of the late Everett Alvin and Anna Mae (Martin) Honeycutt, was born June 9, 1926 near Winona, Missouri. She dedicated her life to Jesus as a young woman, and entered into eternal rest October 29, 2016 at the age of 90 years.  Reva spent her early years working along-side her parents and siblings in the family’s business ventures. She attended Winona Public Schools graduating with the Class of 1946. Her high school classmates voted her most athletic, prettiest eyes, and most likely to succeed.  She met the love of her life, Floyd Simpson, and the two were wed on July 2, 1947. Their union spanned just over 66 years. Their marriage was blessed with three daughters; Cheri (Simpson) Beavers, Dianna (Simpson) Weaver, and Debra Simpson. Reva spent the early years of her marriage raising their daughters and making a home. In 1956, she began working at Rawlings Manufacturing Company where she was employed for twenty-five years. She formed lasting friendships during her working years.  Reva cherished her membership in the Order of the Eastern Star where she was a faithful member for more than 50 years. She served in many offices and was appointed as District Deputy Grand Matron in 1986. Reva was a committed servant of the Lord through her membership at First Baptist Church, where she served as a Sunday School teacher. After her retirement, she delighted in fishing and camping with her family and friends. Reva possessed the gift of hospitality and prepared delicious home cooked meals often for guests and family. She anticipated holidays and birthdays with great preparation and tremendous joy and love.

Reva is survived by daughters, Cheri Beavers and husband, Richard, Dianna Weaver, and Debra Simpson; her granddaughters, Erica Walker and husband, Kyle, Sara (Weaver) Dockins and husband, Michael, and Tara Weaver; her great-grandchildren, Gracelyn and Brett Walker, and Benjamin Weaver; brother, Ralph E. Honeycutt and wife, Vina; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, an infant son, her sisters, Mildred Lockman Cooley, Edna Martin, her brothers, Kenneth and Dale Honeycutt, her son-in-law, Michael Weaver, and two infant grandsons, Rhett and Ryan Weaver.

Reva took great joy in her family and was happiest when surrounded by the ones she loved. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and a doting grandmother and great-grandmother. Her loss leaves a void in our hearts that can never be filled, but we rejoice in the woman she was and celebrate her heavenly homecoming.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Monday, October 31, 2016 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. In Lieu of Flowers, donations may be made in Reva’s memory to First Baptist Church Food Pantry, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

The family would like to thank Dr. Aaron Mills, Kelly Mills, Physician Assistant, Nursing Staff of Ozarks Medical Center, ICU, Anna Michel and staff of NHC, especially the nursing staff of A Hall, David Ball, Minister of Music, First Baptist Church and Pastor John King.