Obituaries

Graveside services for Nellene Kay Jewell Rosas Fender, 68, Hermitage, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 23, 2015 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Fender passed away at 4:02 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri.

She was born July 3, 1947, at West Plains, Missouri, to Alvie Ivory Jewell and Nellie Edith Gardner Jewell.  Nellene was the last of eight children.  She was a minister of the United Christian Ministerial Association since 1976; she loved doing things for the lord, witnessing and preaching the word of God as well as playing the piano and singing spiritual songs.  Mrs. Fender was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She leaves her three sons, Silverio J. Rosas Jr., Cottonwood Heights, Utah, Matthew I. Rosas, Independence, Missouri and Christopher L. Fender, Blue Springs, Missouri; a daughter, Julie K. Fender, Gainesville, Georgia; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Her parents, husbands, five brothers, Charles Alvie Jewell, Freddie Leon Jewell, Emanuel Floyd Jewell, Johnnie Leroy Jewell, Paul Jeffery Jewell and two sisters, Ruby Lorene Strickland and Dimple Louise Jewell, precede her in death.

Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Stephen Conrad Eldringhoff, 79, Caulfield, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 19, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Eldringhoff passed away at 4:41 p.m., Friday, November 13, 2015 at his home.

He was born August 10, 1936, at White Church, Missouri, to Conrad Henry Eldringhoff and Easter Pauline Baser Eldringhoff.  He was married on September 19, 1964, at Willow Springs, Missouri, to Nellie Havens.    He was always proud of his garden and enjoyed hunting and fishing.  Mr. Eldringhoff was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife, Nellie Eldringhoff, of the family home; five children, Theresa Wilson and fiancée, Randy Myers, Mountain Grove, Missouri, Vivian Pearson and husband, Terry, Hope, Arkansas, Electa Kean and husband, Bob, Anchorage, Alaska, Sharon Dering and fiancée, Butch Rodgers, Springfield, Missouri and Donald Eldringhoff and wife, Stephanie, Montpelier, Ohio; eleven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; three brothers, Al Eldringhoff and wife, Geneva, White Church, Missouri, his twin brother, Paul Eldringhoff, West Plains, Missouri and Maurice Eldringhoff and wife, Darlene, Winona, Missouri; one sister, Rosalie Chase, Eureka, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.

His parents, one infant son, one brother, Don Eldringhoff, and three sisters, Novella Verplancke, Electa Eldringhoff and Katherine Melvin, precede him in death.

Visitation will be from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Roberta Good, 85, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 20, 2015 in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Good passed away at 6:44 a.m., Monday, November 16, 2015, at West Vue Nursing Center.

She was born September 26, 1930, at West Plains, Missouri, to Reverend Robert N. and Ruth Miller.  On November 25, 1948, she was married at West Plains to the love of her life, Edward Good.   They were married for 62 years.  She worked for West Plains R-7 schools for fifteen years.   Mrs. Good was charter member of Smith Chapel Methodist Church in 1950 and was a Sunday School Teacher and Church Secretary for many years.  She enjoyed Southern Gospel music and sang specials in church and the church choir.

She is survived by her son, Roger Good and wife, Sueann, West Plains; son-in-law, Ron Lambert, Drury, Missouri; very special sisters and brother, Gladys Shipley, West Plains, Joann Click and husband, Sam, West Plains, Danny Miller and wife, Theresa, State of Arizona and Judy Hubbard and husband, Mack, Koshkonong, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends, especially her beloved Church family.

Her parents, husband and one daughter, Karen Lambert, precede her in death.

Visitation will be from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to The Gideon Bible Society and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Udean Halford, 84, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 19, 2015 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Halford passed away at 11:25 a.m., Sunday, November 15, 2015 at NHC Healthcare.

She was born January 13, 1931, at Gamaliel, Arkansas, to Henry Garland Crawford and Flora Ann Rhine Crawford.  She was married on September 19, 1951, at Mountain Home, Arkansas, to George “Wayne” Halford.  Dean loved to take care of her family and home and enjoyed her flowers.  Mrs. Halford was a member of the Church of Christ and attended Curry Street Church of Christ.

She is survived by her husband of sixty-four years, Wayne Halford, of the family home; one daughter, Amber Milner and husband, David, Henderson, Tennessee; two grandchildren, Matthew Milner and wife, Jodi and Megan Milner Soto and husband, Adam, all of Dallas, Texas; one great-granddaughter due next week, Adalyn Grace Milner; two sisters, Verlene  Halford, Bakersfield, Missouri and Louise Perry, Kalamazoo, Michigan; and nieces and nephews, Mike and Julie Perry, Dennis and Paige Perry, Mark and Jane Perry and Leisa Perry.

Her parents, one son, Danny Michael, one brother, Billy Gene Crawford, one brother-in-law, Onard Halford and one nephew, Ron Perry, 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 Bakersfield Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Fair Haven Children’s Home and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Doyle Fields Garner, 81, Gepp, Arkansas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 16, 2015 at Bakersfield Church of Christ, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Garner passed away at 5:35 a.m., Friday, November 13, 2015 at his home.

He was born May 4, 1934, at Gepp, Arkansas, to Clarence Fields Garner and Fannie Ivester Garner.  He graduated from Bakersfield High School. On May 25, 1973, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Ruby Holstine.  Mr. Garner was a farmer and a Minister; he served at Prairie Grove Church of Christ for many years.  He was an excellent woodworker, loved to read and was an avid Cardinals baseball fan.  He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and in his younger years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his wife, Ruby Garner; four children, Gary Wayne Garner, LeAnn Garner Tice and husband, Greg, James Ray Garner and wife, Lacey and Michael Alan Garner; four grandchildren, Kaitlin Tice, Jarett Tice, Noah Fields Garner and Ella Grace Garner; two aunts, Lillian Garner, who turned one-hundred this year and Viva Lee Ivester Garner.

His parents, first wife, Lozell Greer Garner and one infant sister, Rosa Lee, precede him in death.

Visitation will be from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m., Sunday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the County Line Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Paragould Children’s Home and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Keanon Raygene Frazier, 19, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Ball Church of Christ, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Keanon died at 10:19 p.m., Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at his home.

He was born February 26, 1996, at Springfield, Missouri, to Donny Frazier and Yellonda Sanders Adams.  He graduated from Dora High School with the Class of 2014.  Keanon was of the Church of Christ faith.

He is survived by his fiancé Jaci Roberts; one daughter, Raylynn Roberts-Frazier; his parents, Donny Frazier and wife, Deanna and Yellonda Adams; grandparents, Dallas Glen and Jackie Frazier and Dellos and Chris Sanders; great-grandmother, Lenora Frazier; one brother, Caleb Frazier; one sister, Shylee Adams; one step-sister, Morgan Melvin; four aunts and one uncle, Shauna Lockett, Melinda Andrews, Janice Imondi, Joyce Harrell and Larry Sanders; and many cousins.
His sister, McKayla Frazier and great-grandparents, Dallas Ray Frazier, Fayne and Juanita Adams and Lena Sanders, precede him in death.

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

Funeral services for Melba Lorene Webb, 75, Willow Springs, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Lost Camp Baptist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Melba passed away at 10:04 p.m., Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at West Vue Nursing Center.

She was born February 5, 1940, at Hutton Valley, Missouri, to Henry Guy Webb and Lillie Mae Acklin Webb.  She graduated from high school at Lyle, Washington and had been employed with Rawlings and Ozarks Medical Center.  Melba loved cooking and was an avid reader.  She was a member of Lost Camp Baptist Church.

She is survived by one sister, Joyce Bryan, husband, Tom, Lyle, Washington; her nieces and nephews, Tommy Bryan, wife, Sue, Jim Bryan, wife, Sharon, Richard Bryan, wife, Pam, Guy Havens, wife, Sharon, Ron Webb, wife, Janie, Gini Scudder, husband, Dave, Bonnie Bryan, husband, Ronnie, Donna Romans and Lou Ann Havens; and a host of great-nieces and great-nephews.
Her parents, two brothers, Harold Webb and Henry Guy Webb, Jr, two sisters, Janet Havens and Fern Spence, two nephews, Harold Wayne Havens and Chuck Havens and one niece, Beverly Bryan, precede her in death.

Miss Webb will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Lost Camp Building Fund and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Cynthia May Roby Dunlap, West Plains, 97, died peacefully at her home on Saturday evening, November 7, 2015, from the rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Cynthia was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on April 8, 1918, to Houston Strode Roby, a Southern Pacific Railroad executive, and Irene Hanisee Roby, originally of Vicksburg, Mississippi. A graduate of Eleanor McMain Secondary and Sophie Newcomb College of Tulane University, New Orleans, Cynthia also studied at the Texas School of Mines, El Paso (now known as UTEP) during her father’s assignment there. On May 15, 1946, she married her life partner James V. Dunlap, Jr., a U.S. Navy officer and sixth-generation Missourian then stationed in New Orleans. When her husband reentered civilian life as the manager of a University of Missouri research farm, Cynthia managed the sudden transition from a world of southern mansions to one of backwoods outhouses. A later move brought the Dunlaps to Columbia, Missouri, where their eldest son was born, then to Lincoln, Nebraska, where Jim taught at the University while managing his own family farm. Two more sons were born to the couple during the Nebraska years. In 1960, when the family established permanent residence in West Plains, Cynthia entered a lifelong participation in the affairs of the First Christian Church, the P.E.O. Sisterhood, and the Womens’ Library Club. Thoughtful and sociable by nature, she attracted a wide circle of friends who will remember her in many different ways and for many different reasons. Following their mother’s instruction, the family leaves these friends to their personal remembrances, with a private interment to be conducted at a later date.

Cynthia Dunlap is survived by two sons, David, of West Plains, and Robert, of Ottawa, Kansas. Other survivors include daughter-in-law, Debra Sue Dunlap; granddaughters Melissa, Tessa, Erin, and Callie; grandson James and wife Lauren; three nephews, one niece, and their many children. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one brother, Col. H.S. Roby, Jr. and one son, the late Kevin Dunlap of West Plains.

Memorial donations may be delivered to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home for benefit of the First Christian Church or the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.

A memorial service will be held at a later date for William P. O‘Connell, 71, West Plains, Missouri.

Mr. O’Connell died November 7, 2015 at his home, after a long illness.

He was born June 10, 1944, at Dighton, Massachusetts, to Edward M. O’Connell and Edith Rogers O’Connell.  He was a graduate of Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School and then went on to serve in the United States Air Force from 1962 – 1966.  He was an avid sports fan with his favorite teams being the New England Patriots and the Boston Red Sox.  He was also a lover of nature and city scapes.

He is survived by his wife of forty-nine years, Barbara Maguire O’Connell, West Plains, Missouri; one daughter, Jill Drever and husband, Tom, Falmouth, Massachusetts; one son, William O’Connell, West Plains, Missouri; one brother, David O’Connell and wife, Karen, Dighton, Massachusetts; one sister, Elizabeth Lee and husband, Robert, Thompson Town, Pennsylvania; three grandchildren, Thomas W. Drever and wife, Alicia, Mashpee, Massachusetts, Jessica Drever, Falmouth, Massachusetts and Joshua Drever, Falmouth, Massachusetts; and two great-grandchildren, Thomas J. Drever and Lillianna Drever, Mashpee, Massachusetts.
His parents, and one brother, Edward F. O‘Connell, precede him in death.

Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Noel William Shipley, 93, Dora, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 8, 2015 at Needmore Church of God, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Shipley passed away at 5:15 p.m., Thursday, November 5, 2015, at Ozarks Medical Center.

He was born November 16, 1921, at Dora, Missouri, to Christopher Columbus “CC” Shipley and Anna Elizabeth Coble Shipley. He was the seventh of thirteen children. On December 5, 1942, he was married at Gainesville, Missouri, to Betty Lee Mayberry, who preceded him in death on June 6, 1998. He retired from Missouri Department of Transportation after twenty years of service. His favorite hobbies were playing the guitar, woodworking and watching St. Louis Cardinals baseball with the family. God and family were the two most important things in Noel’s life. He was a familiar face at Roy’s Store in Dora, Missouri, telling tales and drinking coffee alongside his dear friend, Clifton Luna. Mr. Shipley was a member of Needmore Church of God.

He is survived by three children, Clifton Shipley and wife, Donna, West Plains, Missouri, Vivian Collins and husband, Jearld, West Plains, Missouri and Aneta Shipley, Lebanon, Missouri; six grandchildren, Debbie Strong, West Plains, Denise Shipley, West Plains, Scott Shipley and wife, Gina, St. Charles, Missouri, Andrea Scherff and husband, Mike, West Plains, Jared Collins, Las Vegas, Nevada and Lance Shipley and wife, Jen, West Plains; five great-grandchildren, Adam Shipley, Genny Bradshaw, Jacob Shipley, Lane Scherff, Cole Shipley and Kylie Shipley; one sister, Ina Downen and husband, Skip; nine sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Olive Shipley, Gladys Shipley, Charlie Shipley, Alene Mayberry, Dorman and Shirley Mayberry, Olen Mayberry, Janet Mayberry and Linda Mayberry; and many nieces and nephews.
His parents, wife, nine brothers, two sisters and one grandson, precede him in death.

Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Ball Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Ball Cemetery, Needmore Church of God Building Fund or Gideon Bible Society and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Dallas “Jerry” (J.J.) Johnson, 70, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 8, 2015 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Johnson passed away at 1:45 p.m., Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at his home.

He was born July 27, 1945, at Siloam Springs, Missouri, to Julian Johnson and Lizzie Collins Johnson.  He graduated from Dora High School with the Class of 1963 and on June 12, 1965, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Patricia “Patty” Lowe.  Jerry worked as a truck driver from the age of sixteen years; traveling a total of over four million miles.  In February, 2000, he was Driver of the Month; in 2003, he was 4^th runner up in Hawaii as Contractor of the Year; in May, 2004, he was Driver of the Month and was the Truck Loader Carrier’s Association’s Independent Contractor of the Year, winning the grand prize of a 2006 International 18-wheeler. He loved spending time on his farm and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.  Mr. Johnson attended Spring Creek Church.

He is survived by his wife, Patty Johnson, of the family home; two sons, Stacey Johnson and wife, Kelly and Chris Johnson, all of West Plains; six grandchildren, Anthony, Brittney, Meagan, Zane, Zerek and Zoe Johnson; one great-grandchild, Addilynn Howell; one brother, Orville Johnson, Redding, California; one sister, Pauline Osborn, Eugene, Oregon; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, one son, Michael Johnson; two sisters, Irene Ledbetter and Betty Partee and one brother, Tom Johnson, 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 Stuart Union Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Start Union Cemetery or Shaw Cancer Treatment Center Building Expansion and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Patricia Ann Wiley, 80, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 7, 2015 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Wiley passed away at 6:15 p.m., Monday, November 2, 2015, at NHC Healthcare.

She was born November 19, 1934, at Fort Carson, Colorado, to Lester Renegar and Mary Ann Keeling Renegar.  On December 29, 1969, she was married at Miami, Oklahoma, to James Wiley.  Mrs. Wiley was a 5^th grade teacher at Glenwood School for many years; after her retirement she worked as the Assistant Administrator for two years.  She was a member of the Missouri State Teachers Association and was Past Worthy Matron of Order of Eastern Star.  Mrs. Wiley enjoyed crocheting, painting, ceramics and quilting.  She loved being outdoors, camping, fishing, scuba diving, water skiing, was an avid deer hunter and was a student pilot.  Mrs. Wiley was a member of the First Baptist Church of West Plains.

She is survived by her husband, James Wiley; five children, Scott Wiley, Tracy Wiley, Serena Speaker, husband, Bill, Denise Solberg, husband, Cari and Randy Kilkenny; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Fred Renegar, wife, Reba; one sister, Sharon Bales, husband, Tracy; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents and one son, Gary Kilkenny, precede her in death.

Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A Memorial service for Bobbi Jo Gullings, 52, Pomona, Missouri, will be held at 6:00 p.m., Friday, November 6, 2015 at His Place Church.  A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 7, 2015, at the family home.

Mrs. Gullings passed away at 9:35 p.m., Monday, November 2, 2015 at Ozarks Medical Center.

She was born December 4, 1962, at Altus, Oklahoma, to Amel Augustus Allen, Jr. and Melva Pauline Austin Allen.  On January 20, 1984, she was married at Delta, Colorado, to Meryl Gullings.  Mrs. Gullings was a stay at home mother, which she loved dearly.  She was a wonderful wife and mother and enjoyed horses, shopping, antiques, decorating her home and working in her yard.  She was very involved in her children’s school and activities.  Bobbi enjoyed her life and her family to the fullest.  Mrs. Gullings was a Christian and attended His Place.

She is survived by her husband, Meryl Gullings; three children, Rebecca Dawn Crumley and husband, David, McKenna Danielle Gullings and Bailey Jo Gullings; four step-children, Chad Michael Isaman, Bobbi Michelle English, Todd Jeremy Isaman and Matthew Alan Isaman; five grandchildren; Megan Rockwell, Jakob Rockwell, Jackson Coffel, Dylan Crumley and Kailyn Crumley, she was also blessed with eight other grandchildren; her parents, Jr. and Melva Allen; two brothers, Kris Denny Allen and wife, Tracie and Kevin David Allen and wife, Teresa; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service for Jeanette Elizabeth Harmon, 79, Koshkonong, Missouri, will be held in New Jersey at a later date.

Mrs. Harmon passed away at 8:16 a.m., Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at her home.

She was born April 5, 1936, at Boston Massachusetts, to Joseph Campbell and Jennie Morrison Campbell.  On May 27, 1955, she was married at Patterson, New Jersey, to Roy Harmon.

She is survived by her husband, Roy Harmon; three children, Jean Lager, significant other, Steve Seley, Suzanne Gugliocciello, husband, Robert and Ross Harmon, wife, Carol; seven grandchildren, Kelly Sisco, husband, Reggie, Jolene Mock, husband, Travis, Cody Lager, wife, Tammy, Bob Gugliocciello, wife, Sarah, Dan Gugliocciello, Nick Gugliocciello, wife, Christine and Lindsey Harmon; seven great-grandchildren; and one brother, Neil Campbell.
Her parents, one son, Todd Harmon and one sister, Marjorie Heim, precede her in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Billy Lee “Bill” Lancaster, 84, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 4, 2015, at First Church of God, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Lancaster passed away at 8:25 a.m., Saturday, October 31, 2015, at Brooke Haven Health Care.

He was born April 8, 1931, at Koshkonong, Missouri, to William Everett Lancaster and Kellie Stephens Lancaster. He attended Christie School in the Wayside Community and then later attended Koshkonong High School until the death of his father in 1948 when Bill was a junior.   On December 4, 1952, he was married at Columbia, Missouri, to Shirley Anderson.  The couple returned to the family dairy farm to start their family and had three children, Donald, Dennis and Charlotte.  In 1965, the family moved to West Plains where Bill worked for thirty-three years, until his retirement, delivering gasoline and fuel oil to residents and gas stations all over south-central Missouri and northern Arkansas.  Bill enjoyed living in the rural Ozarks, gardening, working in his yard, traveling and serving at church.  He loved being with his family, especially during the holidays, camping at Alley Spring and making memories with his immediate and extended family.  He openly chose Jesus as his Savior and attended First Church of God for many years, where he had many wonderful friends.  Bill made many friends over the years, simply because he was kind, loving, humble and accepted people for who they were.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Lancaster; three children, Donald Lancaster and wife, Janet, Dennis Lancaster and wife, Rita and Charlotte Kimball; seven grandchildren, D. Lancaster and wife, Shelley, Seth Lancaster and wife, Elizabeth, Leslie Lancaster, Kori Lancaster, Nicholas Lancaster, Kaleb Kimball and KeAndra Kimball; six great-grandchildren, D. W., Faith, Quinton, Mollie, Jude and Nora Lancaster; one brother-in-law, Vernon Anderson and wife, Jo; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents, two sisters, Burneice Swope and Eva Dixon, three brothers, Courtney, Curtis and Quinten Lancaster, and an infant brother and sister, precede him in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Wayside Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or Shaw Cancer Treatment Center, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Virginia Sue Bell, 70, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 5, 2015 at State Line Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Bell passed away at 3:20 a.m., Monday, November 2, 2015 at Ozarks Medical Center.

She was born November 9, 1944, at Sturkie, Arkansas, to Marvin Shannon and Hallie Witt Shannon.  She married Dennis Roberts in 1961 and  on June 25, 1988 she was married at Hutchison, Kansas, to Leland Bell, who preceded her in death in April, 2008.  Before her retirement, Mrs. Bell worked as a real estate agent for Dr. Deatherage.  She enjoyed traveling, music, garage sales and spending time with family and friends.  Mrs. Bell was of the Pentecostal faith.

She is survived by three children, Kathy Jean Porchas, Frankie Roberts and Steven Roberts; one brother, James Shannon, wife, Ruth; four sisters, Bertha “Tiny” Elliott, Kathleen Wheeler, Sandra Newman, husband, Carroll and Linda Fox, husband, Riley; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, one daughter, Carla Sue Smith Young, two grandchildren, LaSandra Porchas and Christopher Roberts, four brothers, Rand, Ray, John and Doug Sr. Shannon, three sisters, Pearla Mae Smith, Sybil Stanley and Laura Norman and her beloved dog, Mickey,  precede her in death.

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

Funeral services for Kenneth Dale Ginn, 50, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 4, 2015, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Ginn passed away at 5:15 p.m., Friday, October 30, 2015, near Pomona, Missouri.

He was born February 27, 1965, at Springfield, Illinois, to Samuel Ginn and Martha Baughman Jones.  He was a race fan and enjoyed building race engines.  Mr. Ginn was of the Church of God faith.

He is survived by his special friend, Lisa Brown; two sons, Kyle Ginn and fiance, Crystal Hardy and Oren Ginn and wife, Breanna; his parents, Robert and Martha Jones; three brothers, Max Jones “Ginn” and wife, Vicki, James Ginn, wife, Julie and Gloyd Ginn; nephew, Alan Jones and wife, Kim; niece, Alesha Jones; and several other nieces and nephews.

His father, Samuel Ginn, grandparents, Isaiah and Sadie Baughman and Samuel and Clara Bell Ginn, precede him in death.

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

Graveside services for George Okal “Oak” Martin, Jr., 79, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Olden, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Martin passed away at 8:07 p.m., Thursday, October 29, 2015 at his home.

He was born June 27, 1936, in Boone County, Indiana, to George O. Martin and Ida D. Smith Martin.  He graduated from high school at Jackson Township, Indiana in 1954.  Mr. Martin was a veteran, having served with the United States Army; he was a General’s Aide in Heidelberg, Germany and received a Commendation medal.  On June 29, 1956, he was married in Boone County, Indiana, to Shirley Franks.  Mr. Martin was a charter member of the West Plains Car Club and enjoyed painting, woodworking, carvings and auctions.  He was of the Baptist faith and attended First Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Martin, of the family home; two children, Cherie DeShazo, husband, Guy and Lisa Martin; four grandchildren, Ben DeShazo, Lucas DeShazo, Ashlea Acklin Rockwell, husband, Glenn and Jacob Acklin; two great-grandchildren, Quentin and Landen Rockwell; and one son-in-law, Terry Acklin.
His parents precede him 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 West Plains Veterans Honor Guard and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Otto Cyrus Barnett, Jr., 79, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 1, 2015 at State Line Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Barnett passed away at 11:15 p.m., Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at his home.

He was born May 5, 1936, at Moko, Arkansas, to Otto Cyrus Barnett, Sr. and Maeoma Bell Barnett.  On July 21, 1956, he was married at Downey, California, to Joann Byrd.  He worked for McDonnell-Douglas in Long Beach California, was a bus driver for Greyhound for twenty-five years, then drove a truck for MFA for several years before his retirement.  He loved playing and watching baseball and basketball; he was a legendary Zizzer basketball player and had played for Drury College.  Mr. Barnett was a member of the Church of Christ and attended Central Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife of fifty-nine years, Joann Barnett, of the family home; four children, Tammy Sortman, husband, Bruce, Rene Scott, husband, Richard, Connie Smith, husband, Randy and Toby Barnett, wife, Melissa; four grandchildren, Melissa Robbins, husband, Jason, Jennifer Brigman, husband, Brian, Tracy Finley, husband, Jared and Rebecca Jordan, husband, Paul; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Jack Barnett, wife, Leni; one niece and two nephews.
His parents and one grandson, Richie Scott, precede him in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to The National Kidney Foundation and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Wilma Lee Sexton, 81, Caulfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Sexton passed away at 5:27 a.m., Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at Ozarks Medical Center.

She was born December 18, 1933, at Rover, Missouri, to Garlin Judd and Audrey Hablutzel Judd.  On December 19, 1959, she was married at Ava, Missouri, to Jackie “Jack” James Sexton, who preceded her in death on March 24, 2011.  Mrs. Sexton worked at International Shoe Company and was a rural mail carrier.  She loved watching soap operas.  Mrs. Sexton was a Christian.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda Kay Holifield, Caulfield, Missouri; two step-daughters, Patricia Ann Grigonis, husband, Kevin and Brenda S. Covil, husband, Christopher; one grandson, Johnny Bales; two great-grandchildren, Harley Becker, husband, Ron and Jayden Bales and two great-great-grandchildren, Ace and Axl Becker.
Her parents, husband and son-in-law, Bill Holifield, precede her in death.

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