Obituaries

Graveside services for Warren Eugene Weeks, 93, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 22, 2016 at Barnett Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Weeks passed away at 6:40 p.m., Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at Brooke Haven Health Care.

He was born October 21, 1922, at West Plains, Missouri, to Noah Napoleon Weeks and Myrtle Good Weeks.  On December 30, 1950, he was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Josephine Shrable.  Mr. Weeks was a veteran, having served with the United States Air Force during World War II in 34^th PRS European Theatre of Operations in France, Scotland, England and Germany and received several medals, including five bronze stars.  Mr. Weeks was the owner and operator of Warren’s TV Sales and Repair for many years and was a member of the West Plains Chamber of Commerce.  He was of the Methodist faith.

He is survived by his wife, Josephine Weeks, of the family home; two children, Debbie Turnbow and husband, Danny, Mechanicsville, Virginia and Greg Weeks and wife, Cindy, West Plains, Missouri; five grandchildren, Jennifer Jennings and husband, Tony, Christy Turnbow and wife, Cherish, Michelle Jenkins and husband, Mike, Devin Cravens and husband, Ben and Cody Weeks and fiancée Beth Kittle; ten great-grandchildren, Lauren, Megan and Devin Jenkins, Hunter, River, Mason and Ellie Jennings, Callie Turnbow and Chace and Abe Cravens; one sister-in-law, Marian Weeks, Silver Springs, Florida; several nieces and nephews; and his Brooke Haven Family.

His parents, one brother, Danny Weeks; one great-granddaughter, Abbey Elizabeth Jenkins and mother-in-law, Allie Galloway, precede him in death.

Mr. Weeks will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Sunday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to Barnett Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Troy Kelley, 78, Dora, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Family Life Church, Dora, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Kelley passed away at 12:15 p.m., Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at his home, after a long battle of illness.

He was born August 9, 1937, at Isabella, Missouri, the youngest of Bea and Minnie Johnson Kelley, who together had four children.  On September 10, 1956, he was married at Wichita, Kansas, to Nancy Smith.  He worked at Cessna Aircraft Co. in Wichita, Kansas for several years until he was ready to move back home to his roots in Dora, Missouri.  Mr. Kelley continued working and held two jobs for several years; at International Shoe Company in West Plains and doing what he loved most, farming and milking cows, which he continued until his retirement due to illness.  He was a board member of the Mid-America Dairymen.  Mr. Kelley was a member of Family Life Church.

He is survived by his wife of fifty-nine years, Nancy Kelley, of the family home; one daughter, Marsha Maggi, and husband, Stan, Springfield, Missouri; two grandchildren, Chelsea and Tyler, both of Springfield, Missouri; one brother, Sam Kelley and wife, Virginia, Dora, Missouri; one sister, Jerlene Newton, Dora, Missouri; one special niece, Juanita Smith and husband, Mike, Gainesville, Missouri; and a host of nieces and nephews.

His parents and one sister, Irene Stafford, 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 Smith Chapel Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson Foundation and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Alan Mark Cameron, 58, Blue Eye, Missouri, formerly of West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 21, 2016 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Cameron passed away at Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at his home.

He was born December 24, 1957, at West Plains, Missouri, to Tom Cameron and Freda Eldringhoff Cameron.  He earned a degree in design drafting at Linn State Technical College and on May 26, 1978, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Rhonda Holman.  He was a farmer and enjoyed hunting, fishing and wood burning art.

He is survived by his daughter, Alycia Cameron, Branson, Missouri; mother of his children, Rhonda Cameron, West Plains, Missouri; his parents, Tom and Freda Cameron, West Plains, Missouri; two sisters, Pam Adams and husband, Ron, West Plains, Missouri and Karla Connor and husband, Mitch, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; one aunt, Anita Cozort and husband, Curtis; two uncles, Henry Cameron and Charles Cameron and wife, Carol; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

His son, Shane Alan Cameron preceded him in death.

Mr. Cameron will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Saturday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Lymphoma Society and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

James “Jonathan” Woods died at his home on February 17, 2016.  He was born on April 19, 1979, at Springfield, Missouri, to Larry and Evie Woods.

After graduating from West Plains High School, he completed his Associate’s Degree at Southwest Missouri State University, West Plains, a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts Degree at Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, a Master’s of Higher Education at Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau and began an education Doctoral Degree from St. Louis University.  Jonathan had previously taught and worked at Southwest Missouri State University, West Plains.  Prior to that, he taught at Hunan Normal University in China.  He loved traveling, discussing theology and visiting with family and friends.  He was a member of Genesis Church and had founded a Christian Art Ministry.

He is survived by his parents, Larry and Evie Woods; one uncle, Bob Woods, wife, Joan; two aunts, Nancy Flanigan and Sandy Boss; numerous cousins; and Ti Bit, his beloved side-kick.

His grandparents, Jim and Hazel Woods and Jay and Marie Boss and two uncles, Darrell Flanigan and Fred Boss, precede him in death.

Jonathan was kind and generous, sharing his time and talents.  He will be greatly missed.

Condolences may be expressed through memorial contributions to The Epilepsy Foundation of America and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Visitation services for Robin Lannette Allcorn, 54, West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, February 20, 2016 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Allcorn passed away at 1:07 p.m., Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at West Vue Nursing Center.

She was born March 25, 1961, at Kansas City, Missouri, to James “Sonny” Martin and Emma Burch Martin.  On October 17, 1980, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Earl Gene Allcorn, who preceded her in death on July 25, 2015.  Mrs. Allcorn was a CNA at West Vue Nursing Center.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and caring for her grandchildren; she loved her work at West Vue and the residents entrusted in her care.

She is survived by three children, Allen Allcorn and significant other, Delilah McGee, Jennifer Allcorn and significant other, Justin Melvin and Rex Allcorn; six step-children, Gary Allcorn and wife, Sue, Bobby Allcorn, Beverly Crunk, Debbie Hutchens and significant other, Mark, Crystal Allcorn and Rita Harmon; eight grandchildren, Makayla, Staci, Keegan, Kayci, Mattie, Dominic, Trenton and Kenzie; many step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; two brothers, James Martin and wife, Linda and Dewayne Martin and wife, Dawn; two sisters, Lisa Jackson and Rachel Martin; many nieces and nephews; her West Vue family; and many friends, including her best friend, Missy Green.

Her parents, husband and two sisters, Pamela Martin and Jessica Lee, precede her in death.

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

Funeral services for Dealie Almaline Morgan, 82, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February20, 2016 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Morgan passed away at 10:00 p.m., Monday, February 15, 2016 at her home.

She was born November 7, 1933, at Marston, Missouri, to Lavoy Roy Akins and Esther Lea Curtis Akins.  On December 7, 1948, she was married at Paragould, Arkansas, to James William Morgan, who preceded her in death on May 4, 2015.  Mrs. Morgan was a hard working wife and mother; she worked at several different jobs including an auditor in hospitality and for the United States Air Force.  She loved her family very much and enjoyed spending time with her children and being a part of their lives.  She enjoyed crocheting and pogo games.  Mrs. Morgan was of the Catholic faith.

She is survived by six daughters, Shara Morgan, St. Peters, Missouri, Katherine McCoy and husband, Rick, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Patricia Samoylova and husband, Pavel, New  Orleans, Louisiana, Jacqueline Horseman and husband, Ruben, Fort Belknap, Montana, Rita Livingston and husband, Jim, Long Beach, Mississippi and Carolyn McLendon and husband, Russell, Fort Walton Beach, Florida; one adopted son, Larry Akins; twenty-three grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one brother, Lorenzo “Hotsy” McNeary and wife, Billie Jo; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, two sons, James William Morgan, Jr. and James Michael Morgan, one daughter, Sandra Lane and two brothers, Valentia Franklin Akins and K.W.F. “Willo” Akins, precede her in death.

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

Graveside services for Gerald Naum Crow, 77, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February22, 2016 at Huddleston Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Crow passed away at 11:40 a.m., Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at Ozarks Medical Center.

He was born January 26, 1939, at West Plains, Missouri, to John Crow and Eva Marie “Tip” Green Crow.  On December 26, 2000, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Jeanie Morris Ford.  Mr. Crow was a veteran, having served with the United States Navy.  He worked as a tool maker at McDonnell Douglas.  Mr. Crow was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanie Crow; seven children, Vickie Holloway, Carla Heinz, Carrie Olson, James Crow, Michael Crow, Scott Crow and David Crow, two step-children, Christi Vickers and Tom Ford; eleven grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Ellen Morris; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents, one brother, John Harry Crow, one sister, Joann Driver; son-in-law, Bill Holloway; step-daughter, Marlas Reeves and one nephew, Larry Driver, precede him in death.

Visitation will be from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m., Sunday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Emma R. Sanford, 83, Maryland Heights, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday,, February 19, 2016 at the New Hope Cemetery near Peace Valley, Missouri under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Sanford passed away at 5:25 p.m., Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at the Baisch Nursing Home, Desoto, Missouri.

Funeral services for James Charles Vigdal, 56, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 20, 2016 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Vigdal passed away at 8:40 a.m., Sunday, February 14, 2016 at his home.

He was born February 13, 1960, at Phoenix, Arizona, to Clifford Carl Vigdal and Beverly Ann Pearsall Vigdal.  On July 15, 2000, he was married to Debbie Ruth Brower Collins.  Mr. Vigdal was an Auto Collision Technician.  He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren; teaching them to use the computer and fixing their toys.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie Vigdal; four step-children, Leland Collins, Mike Collins and wife, Beth, Heather Stewart, significant other, Adam Kirkendoll and Nicole Collins, fiancé Jay Thompson; three grandchildren, Aiden Stewart, Tyler Stewart and  Michael Kirkendoll; four brothers, Joe Vigdal and wife, Sue, John Vigdal, Buck Vigdal and Jake Vigdal and wife, Sassy; three sisters, Susan Blair, Sandy Vigdal and Sharon Collins; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ronnie and Linda Brower, Doug and Jo Brower, Louie and Tammi Brower, Virginia Mitchell, Janice and Kenneth Fritts, Karen Havens and Larry and Marcella McMurtrey; and several nieces, nephews and cousins, including special cousin, James Bailey.

His parents, one sister, Sonia Wetenkamp, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bud and Helen Brower; sister-in-law, Becky Lake and two brothers-in-law, Pete and Gerald Brower, precede him in death.

Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, near Olden, Missouri.  Memorial contributions may be made to the family and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Esther B. Campbell, 85, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Campbell passed away at 4:27 p.m., Sunday, February 14, 2016 at her home.

She was born August 7, 1930, at Greenville, Illinois, to Guy Haun and Vera Merry Haun.  On August 3, 1950, she was married at St. Louis, Missouri, to William S. Campbell.  Before her retirement, she worked at Rolla State Bank and at Wilke’s Drug Store for many years.  Her family was her life.  Mrs. Campbell attended First United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her husband of sixty-five years, William S. Campbell, of the family home; one daughter, Becky Dunkin and husband, David, West Plains, Missouri; three grandchildren, Bill Campbell and wife, Sarah, Greenwood, Arkansas, Courtney Judd and husband, Brian, West Plains, Missouri and Lindsey Hughes and husband, Allan, West Plains, Missouri; three great-grandchildren, Hannah and Hunter Judd and Susie Campbell; one brother, Jim Dowdy and wife, Kathy, Lilburn, Georgia; special friends, Charles and Jo Beth Montgomery; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, one son, William Jeffrey Campbell and one brother, precede her in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to Three Rivers Hospice or First United Methodist Church and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Joeseph Micheal Parrish, stillborn infant son of Brandon and Sabrina Parrish, Pomona, Missouri, will be held at12:00 p.m., Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery,  under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Joeseph was born into Heaven at 5:24 a.m., Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri.

Surviving the much loved and wanted baby boy are his parents, Brandon and Sabrina; his excited older siblings, Daigeen, Taleigh and Kaihler, all of the family home; maternal grandparents, Dale and Lou Ann Collins; paternal grandmother, Delores Smith, all of Pomona, Missouri; maternal great-grandmother, Lucille Cox, Willow Springs, Missouri; maternal aunt and uncle, Tara and Kevin Bray, West Plains, Missouri; paternal aunt, Kim Parrish, Pomona, Missouri; and many great-aunts, great-uncles, cousins, church family and friends.

Funeral services for Mary Jane Fenwick, 93, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 13, 2016 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Fenwick passed away at 3:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Ozarks Medical Center.

She was born November 7, 1922, at Amy, Missouri, to William “Scott” Hicks and Mary Lee Wood Hicks.  On October 9, 1945, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Ervin Fenwick, after he had served four and a half years in the United States Army Air Corp with much of that time being spent in England; Ervin preceded her in death on March 15, 1995.  She and Ervin were married for fifty years.  Mary Jane was a graduate of Bakersfield High School in 1939 and received a Bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University in 1967.  She started teaching in a one room country school in Howell County and went on to teach elementary school in the San Diego City Schools until her retirement in 1984.  Mary Jane and Ervin moved back to West Plains after their retirement where they loved being together with her wonderful Hicks family and numerous friends.  Mary Jane continued to enjoy quilting and crafts.  She always loved sports and played on the Bakersfield High School basketball team and also played on the J. C. Penney’s softball team in El Cajon, California.  Mrs. Fenwick was a member of the Curry Street Church of Christ.

She is survived by two sons, Greg Fenwick and wife, Shirley, Winlock, Washington and Randall Fenwick, West Plains, Missouri; four grandchildren, Steve Fenwick and wife, Lisa, Lake Havasu City, Arizona, Jordan Fenwick, Cardiff, California, Debbie Webster and husband, Jim, Winlock, Washington and Becky McElhaney and husband, Dr. Rob McElhaney, Winlock, Washington; five great-grandchildren, A. J. McElhaney, Lauren McElhaney, Daniel Webster, Heather Brokus and T. J. Brokus; one great-great-grandson, Jack; many special nieces and nephews, including, Marianna Hicks, Jeff Huff, Janet and Kenny King, Dan and Anna Thompson and Brian and Sara Powers.

Her parents, husband, her ten siblings, Nova, Dick, Mack, Wood, Taz, Joe, Tom, Lillian, Jack and Bill Jr. and her very special niece, Wilma Lee Atkins, precede her in death.

Mrs. Fenwick will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Moody Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Moody Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

William Jeffrey Campbell, 60, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 10:00 p.m., Sunday, February 7, 2016, at his home.

He was born September 16, 1955, at Rolla, Missouri, to William S. Campbell and Esther B. Haun Campbell.  Before his retirement, he worked at Stone Container Company, Springfield, Missouri.  His passion was fishing.

He is survived by one son, Bill Campbell and wife, Sarah, Greenwood, Arkansas, one granddaughter, Susie Campbell, Greenwood, Arkansas; his parents, William “Bill” and Esther Campbell, West Plains, Missouri; one sister, Becky Dunkin and husband, David, West Plains, Missouri; and two nieces and their families, Courtney Judd and husband, Brian and their children, Hannah and Hunter, West Plains, Missouri and Lindsey Hughes and husband, Allan, West Plains, Missouri.

Private graveside services will be held.  Memorial contributions may be made to Three Rivers Hospice and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Deloris Belt, 79, Caulfield, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Elijah Church of Christ, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Belt passed away at 6:30 a.m., Monday, February 8, 2016 at her home.

She was born December 13, 1936, at Cureall, Missouri, to Emanuel Edward “Sonny” Callahan and Vesta Florence Lawing Callahan.  On November 12, 1956, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Charles Norman Belt, who preceded her in death on September 26, 2004.  Mrs. Belt worked at Baxter Lab for several years.  She loved her grandbabies and enjoyed gardening and cooking.  Mrs. Belt was a member of Elijah Church of Christ.

She is survived by six children, Sherry Shipley and husband, Mike, Sidney Belt and wife, Lisa, Robert Belt, Sandra Lair and husband, Layne, Shawana Belt and Ronald Belt and wife, Connie; fifteen grandchildren, Becky Grisham and husband, Keith, Teresa Evans and husband, Darin, Joni Brege and husband, Phillip, Michael Belt and wife, Sarah, William Belt, Bethany Belt Stone and husband, Darren, Asherlee Marshall, Daniel Belt, Nathaniel Lair, Aubrey Lair, Blaine Lair, Tiana Dunnihoo, Dakota Dunnihoo, Dylan Dunnihoo and Morgan Hunter Hyatt Belt; fifteen great-grandchildren; four brothers, DeWayne Callahan and wife, Shirley, Verble Callahan and wife, Lorraine, Leon Callahan and Leolen Callahan and wife, Lisa; two sisters, Murline Peterson and Loverne DeShazo and husband, Mike; and many nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, one sister, Vivian Robinson and four brothers, Charles, Ermal, Larry and Fabin Callahan, precede her in death.

Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Elijah Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Fair Haven Children’s Home and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Cherie Lea Sheets, 48, Dora, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 10, 2016 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Sheets passed away at 8:06 p.m., Saturday, February 6, 2016 at her home.

She was born December 24, 1967, at West Plains, Missouri, to Billy Ray Smith and Nelda Rose Smith.  Cherie loved to sew, bake and spend time with her grandchildren.  She loved her family very much and was proud of her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Paul Robert Sheets; five children, Janna Hayes and husband, William C., Audrey Killion and significant other, Bradley Kelso, Coldan Killion, Chris Sheets and fiancé Alyssa Reynolds and Anthony Sheets; four grandchildren, Davin Hayes, Ethan Hayes, Bailey Westbrook and Kylie Killion; her parents, Bill and Nelda Smith; two brothers, Kevin “Red” Smith and Gary Smith and wife, Robin; and one nephew, Chad Smith.

Visitation will be from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Family and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Annalou “Carolyn” McLain, 75, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 5, 2016 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. McLain passed away at 5:09 a.m., Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at her home.

She was born February 6, 1940, at Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, to Troy Whiteside and Mattie Mae Hayes Whiteside.  Before her retirement, Mrs. McLain worked as a caseworker at Missouri Division of Family Services.  She loved her family and was a devoted mother, grandmother and sister; she especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.  She enjoyed sewing, quilting and flower gardens.  Mrs. McLain was a member of West 160 Church of Christ.

She is survived by three children, Andy McLain and wife, Bobbie, Mark McLain and wife, Nancy and Lynn Tackitt and husband, Michael; seven grandchildren, Katie, R. J., Madi, Tate, Sydney, Jakob and Maggie; three brothers, Dean Whiteside and wife, Pat, Marland Whiteside and wife, Mary Anna and Richard Whiteside and wife, Donna; three sisters, Betty Hartle, Fern Tackitt and husband, Bob and Elaine Durham and husband, Tilman; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents and one son, James Preston McLain precede her in death.

Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the OMC Cancer Treatment Center Expansion “Nurturing Hope” and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Patrick Dennis Brown, 62, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Elijah Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Brown passed away at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 31, 2016 at his home.

He was born June 22, 1953, at West Plains, Missouri, to Floyd J. Brown and Lorene Hensley Brown. On September 16, 1982, he was married at Thayer, Missouri, to Debra Rogers.  Mr. Brown was a mechanic and loved gun trading.

He is survived by his wife, Debra Brown; four children, Scott Brown and wife, Krystal, Jodie Hoover and husband, Brian, Rob Brown and wife, Jennifer and Andy Brown and wife, Kristin; eight grandchildren, Marcus Hoover, Tanner Hoover, Colby Hoover, Rylee Brown, Reese Brown, Sydney Brown, Griffin Brown and Cade Brown; his father, Floyd Brown; one brother, Mike Brown and wife, Rhonda; and his nieces and nephews.

His mother and one brother, Randy Brown, precede him in death.

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

Funeral services for Ricky Jay Leslie, 37, Moody, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 4, 2016 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, West Plains, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Leslie passed away at 8:30 p.m., Friday, January 29, 2016 near Moody, Missouri. He was born September 7, 1978 at El Paso, Texas to Robert Ray Leslie and Inocencia Cortez Morales. Mr. Leslie was employed at Bracket Road Service. He had a passion for music, enjoyed playing his guitar and singing and loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by the love of his life, Amy Walker; six children, Dominique Leslie, Hannah Kinney, Christian Leslie, Arionna Leslie, Dakotaha Leslie and Noah Leslie; his mother, Inocencia Leslie; six brothers, Robert Ray Leslie, Jr., Martin Rojas, Juan Carlos Rojas, Ronnie Leslie, Michael Leslie and Robert Leslie; three sisters, Yvonne Fisher, Jeannie Ruiz and Debbie Leslie; and many nieces and nephews.

His father, one brother, Robin Leslie, grandfathers, Robert Leslie, Trinidad Cortez, grandmothers, Lena Leslie, Manuela Morales and one uncle, William Leslie, precede him in death.

Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 3rd, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Family for Ricky’s Children and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A memorial service for Melva P. Allen, 72, Pomona, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 1, 2016 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Allen passed away at 1:35 a.m., Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Ozarks Medical Center.

She was born April 1, 1943, at St. Louis, Missouri, to Melvin Texas Austin and Ethel Jorden Austin.  On December 16, 1971, she was married at Las Vegas, Nevada, to Amel Allen.  Melva loved her family very much and also had a great love of animals; she was especially fond of her two dogs, Benji and Boomer and one cat, Boots.  She enjoyed raising calves; giving each one of them their own special name as if they were house pets.  Melva also enjoyed reading, country music, working in her yard and feeding wild birds.

She is survived by her husband, Amel Allen, of the family home; two children, Kris Denny Allen and wife, Tracie Allen, Pomona, Missouri and Kevin David Allen, and wife, Teresa Reynolds Allen, Kansas City, Missouri; one son-in-law, Meryl Gullings, Pomona, Missouri; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two brothers; two sisters; and many nieces and nephews.

Her parents and one daughter, Bobbi Jo Gullings, precede her in death.

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

Eugene Wesley Antrim, 87, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 12:20 p.m., Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at NHC Healthcare.

He was born July 19, 1928, at Lacon, Illinois, to Wesley Antrim and Marie Tuttle Antrim.  He was married to Mary Carroll, who preceded him in death.  Mr. Antrim was a veteran, having served with the United States Army during the Korean conflict.

He is survived by one daughter, Debra Ipock and husband, Roy, West Plains; three grandchildren, Terry Hall, Louisiana, Missouri, Chad Hall, West Plains and Amber Chambers, Bowling Green, Missouri; five great-grandchildren, Makayla Hall, Chloe Hall, Jesse Stevens, Chad Jesse Hall, Jr. and Payton Chambers; one great-great-grandchild, Jaelynn Hall; two brothers, Charles Antrim, Essex, Missouri, Richard Antrim, San Jose, Illinois; one sister, Beverly Boers, Lynden, Washington; and many nieces and nephews.

His parents, wife, two great-grandchildren and one sister, precede him in death.

Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.