Funeral services for Henry George Ford, 85, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 24, 2015 in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Ford died at 8:45 p.m., Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at his home.
He was born March 13, 1930, at Rover, Missouri, to William B. Ford and Bessie Edna Adams Ford. On February 7, 1951, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Sally Dykes. Mr. Ford was a cattle farmer; he loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Thomasville, Missouri and was a Shriner. Mr. Ford was a member of the Church of Christ and attended Central Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife, Sally Ford, of the family home; two children, Mike Ford, wife, Carol, Peace Valley, Missouri and Nancy Chamberlain, husband, Danny, Springfield, Missouri; four grandchildren, Shannon Kiefer, husband, Chris, Chris Ford, wife, Jennifer, Brandon Chamberlain and Zac Crase; four great-grandchildren, Gracie Watson, Logan Watson, Ainsley Ford and Austin Ford; two sisters, Bernice Richards, West Plains, Missouri and Ruby Crites, Chicago, Illinois; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, one infant son, Larry Ford, one brother, Floyd Ford, three sisters, Minnie Davidson, Velma Jolliff and Lorene Melching and one infant sister, Thelma, 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 Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Roy Thomas Decker, 78, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 26, 2015 at Union Hill Cemetery, Brandsville, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Decker died at 9:00 p.m., Monday, October 19, 2015 at his home.
He was born February 5, 1937, at Brandsville, Missouri, to Fred Decker and Attie Baughman Decker. He was married to Barbara Wilbanks and to that union four children were born. Mr. Decker worked as a mechanical engineer. He enjoyed mechanics and tinkering; he was a handyman and could fix anything. Mr. Decker was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by four children, Larry Decker, wife, Cathy, West Plains, Missouri, Donna Decker, Pomona, Missouri, Rick Decker, State of Georgia and Bennie Decker, West Plains; six grandchildren, Amy Hill, Christina Hollingsworth, Steven Decker, Ben Decker, Thomas Decker, wife, Sheila and Amber Carpenter; several great-grandchildren; three sisters, Lucille Morris, husband, Gene, Amarillo, Texas, Pauline Adams, husband, Charles, West Plains, Missouri and Norma Gerdes, Gower, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.
His parents and two brothers, Ralph Eugene Decker and Paul Decker, precede him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to Union Hill Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Harriet Elizabeth Dencoff, 83, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 23, 2015 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Dencoff died at 11:47 p.m., Monday, October 19, 2015 at Brooke Haven Health Care.
She was born October 20, 1931, the youngest of eight daughters, at the family homestead on S. 54th Avenue in Cicero, Illinois, to Harry Stancato and Alice Prancel. Her sisters raised her from infancy, as her mother died shortly after her birth. She was her father’s darling baby girl and soon earned the nickname “Babe” from him. As the daughter of a truck farmer, she soon learned to work the fields as a youngster and to handle her father’s huge Clydesdale plow horses. Being from a farm family, animals were always a part of her life; she was never without a dog or cat by her side. A natural born musician, she could play the piano “by ear” and was a constant entertainer for her family. Mrs. Dencoff attended schools in Cicero and was a graduate of J. S. Morton High School. The school of life had taught her much over the years and she was always in the process of learning something new, as she had an infinite variety of interests. On a blind date, she met Joseph Dencoff, a young Navy sailor recently home from World War II and working on the railroad. As they had similar life goals and seemed to like each other a whole lot, they became engaged and eventually married on June 24, 1951. The result of this union was three darling daughters who were raised to believe in the strong family values that Joe and Babe had instilled in them. The family started out on a little farm in Downers Grove, Illinois, and then moved to West Chicago, Illinois. Their lives were full of horses, goats, dogs, cats, 4H clubs, fishing, campfires, growing and selling sweet corn, bailing hay, etc. There was never a dull moment in the household with a variety of music lessons, horse shows, rodeos, county fairs, craft classes and much more. After living in Poplar Grove, Illinois for several years, they moved to Cabool, Missouri then eventually to West Plains, Missouri. Harriet led a colorful life, but it was the simple things that brought her the most joy; friends, family, church and the love she shared with Joe. She was an avid horsewoman, cook, piano player, dancer, singer and loved to crochet. Attending church with fellow Christians and friends at St. Paul Lutheran in West Plains gave her great joy. She truly enjoyed putting the needs of others ahead of her own and had the beautiful gift of being able to befriend all that she met, young and old and from every walk of life. She will truly be missed.
She is survived by her daughters, Catherine Owens, husband, Jerry, Sandwich, Illinois, Deanna Ripko, husband, George, Gamaliel, Arkansas and Ellen Norris, husband, Ron, West Plains, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Julie Thanepohn, husband, Chad, Thomas Owens, wife, Stephanie, Victoria Shouse, husband, Jeremy Dustin Ripko, wife, Alicia, David Ripko, wife, Jessica, Heidi Clay, husband, Daniel and James Norris; several great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and many, many friends.
Her parents, husband and all of her sisters, Julia, Esther, Amelia, Mabel, Rosemary, Loretta and Ethel, precede her in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.
Graveside services for Julia Gatewood, Pottersville, Missouri, will be at Oak Mound Cemetery, KK Highway, on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 2:00 p.m., under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Gatewood passed away peacefully October 6, 2015. She was born July 18, 1927 in Ottawa County, Kansas. She married Moody Gatewood in 1946 in West Plains, Missouri. Together they moved to San Jose,California, where they created their married life. They had two beautiful children. Julia attended San Jose State University, California, and earned a Bachelors of Art Degree in Education. She continued her education at the University of Santa Clara,California, and earned a Masters of Arts Degree in Education specializing in Reading. She was a teacher for 15 years. After Moody and Julia retired in California, they moved to their Missouri farm to run a cattle ranch. Throughout Julia’s life, she was a writer and artist. Her many community contributions included Secretary and Treasurer of the Oak Mound Cemetery Trust, committee member to establish the West Plains Farmers Market, organizer and campaigner for the Missouri House of Representatives for Ozark County, member of the AAUW, member of the West Plains Artist Guild, historian of the West Plains Council of the Arts, and a member of the West Plains Women’s Business Group.
Julia was preceded in death by her parents, brother, husband of 65 years, and son, James Thomas Gatewood.
She is survived by her sister, Mary Lingo (Jack), daughter, Teresa Howie (Graydon), daughter-in-law, Dawn Gatewood, granddaughter, Shannon Barrow (Geoff), and three great grandchildren.
Mrs. Gatewood will lie in state from 5:00 p.m., Saturday, October 17th until noon, Sunday, October 18th, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. In Lieu of flowers, people may donate to The Gatewood Family Scholarship,, C/O West Plains Council of the Arts, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for James Eugene Panter, 95, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 15, 2015 at Union Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Panter died at 6:22 a.m., Sunday, October 11, 2015 at Ozarks Medical Center.
He was born June 17, 1920, at Pikeville, Tennessee, to John L. Panter and Nora Smith Panter. He was married in 1945 to Kinsella Anderson, who preceded him in death in October, 1979. In 1981, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Barbara Downen Horn. Mr. Panter was a veteran, having served with the United States Marines. He worked for thirty-one years at Bridgestone-Firestone. Mr. Panter was a Christian.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Panter; three children, Karol Vetter, Ricky Horn, wife, Debbie and Rebecca Hudgens, husband, Tom; ten grandchildren, Ashley Horn, husband, Jeff Macler, Stephanie Horn-Ellison, husband, Nick Ellison, Jenny Horton, Amanda Hudgens, Megan Schmitt, husband, Chris, Josh Hudgens, wife, Donna, Sam Hudgens, Matt Hudgens, Gabe Hudgens and Sara Hudgens; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, first wife, three sisters and two brothers, precede him 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 Union Grove Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Edna Ruth Kincheloe, 66, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Kincheloe died at 10:55 a.m., Sunday, October 11, 2015, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Missouri.
She was born January 14, 1949, at West Plains, Missouri, to Ralph Oscar Henry and Mary Hollis Hendrix Henry. Edna Graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1967 and was married to Robert Ray “Bob” Kincheloe and to that union two children were born, Brad and Bridget. She worked as an ophthalmologist assistant for Dr. Dougherty and Dr. Jones. She loved her grandbabies and enjoyed bird watching and flowers. Mrs. Kincheloe was a member of Trinity Worship Center.
She is survived by two children, Brad Kincheloe, wife, Leigh and Bridget Pendergrass; six grandchildren, Devin Vaughn, Britney Vaughn, Kelsey Pace, Katie Bonds, Kassie Cleaves and Ryder Kincheloe; three great-grandchildren, Lilly Vaughn, Bryston Ledbetter and Caiden Ledbetter; one brother, Earl Henry, wife, Pam; sister-in-law, Karen Henry; brother-in-law, Earl Dean Wilson; special friend, Toby Taylor; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends.
Her parents, one sister, Ernestine Wilson, one brother, Eldon Henry and one son-in-law, Melvin Pendergrass, precede her in death.
Mrs. Kincheloe will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Tuesday. The family will receive their friends from 12:00 noon 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.
Graveside services for Violet Evaline Robins, infant daughter of Brett Robins and Kelsi Davis, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Babyland in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Violet went to be with the Angels at 1:32 a.m., Sunday, October 11, 2015, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Missouri.
She was born October 11, 2015, at Springfield, Missouri.
She is survived by her parents, Brett Robins and Kelsi Davis; grandparents, Jody Cockrum, Carl Davis, Vanessa Robins and Jeff Robins; great-grandparents, Sheila and Randy Robertson, Bonnie and Bill Setliff, Lynn Wilbanks, Brenda Robins and J. D. Robins; and several aunts and uncles.
Her great-grandparents, Anita Cockrum and Donnie Crawford, precede her in death.
Funeral services for Bobby Lee Haeffner, 79, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 12, 2015 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, West Plains, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Haeffner died at 11:30 p.m., Thursday, October 8, 2015 at West Vue Nursing Center.
He was born August 23, 1936, at Summersville, Missouri, to Walter August Haeffner and Lola Irene Morton Haeffner. On February 1, 1958, he was married at St. Louis, Missouri, to Barbara Ann Matheny, who preceded him in death on March 19, 2015 and to this union, two children were born, Debbie Haeffner Culpepper and Mike Haeffner. Mr. Haeffner worked as a carpenter for many years in St. Louis before moving to West Plains, where he worked for the City of West Plains until his retirement in 1998. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed sports of all kinds, being especially partial to the St. Louis Cardinals and the Missouri State Bears. Mr. Haeffner was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.
He leaves loving memories to be cherished by his brother, Russell Haeffner, sister-in-law Pat Matheny Davis, brother-in-law, Dave Davis, sister-in-law, Lee Lee Matheny, daughter, Debbie Haeffner Culpepper, son, Mike Haeffner, son-in-law, Walt Culpepper, daughter-in-law, Cindi Haeffner; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
His parents, wife, sister-in-law, Sherry Haeffner, brother-in-law, Greg Matheny and one grandson, Andrew Brinkley, precede him in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Summersville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Irene Klingler, 92, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 10, 2015 in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Klingler died at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at her home.
She was born July 18, 1923, at Twin Bridges, Missouri, to Charles Gilbert and Rosa Ann Tooley Gilbert. On July 2, 1948, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Herman Henry Klingler, who preceded her in death on April 1, 2004. Mrs. Klingler was a homemaker and worked as a cook at West Plains High School for nine years. She enjoyed taking care of her family and loved gardening and flowers. Mrs. Klingler was a member of Second Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher for the 3-5 year olds for many years.
She is survived by three children, Gary Klingler, wife, Ruth, The Colony, Texas, Lanetta Rowley, husband, Steve, Guthrie, Oklahoma and Judy Murray; four grandchildren, David Klingler, Adam Klingler, Janet Williams, husband, Matthew and Andrew Rowley; one great-grandchild, Lisa Klingler; two sisters, Alma DeWitt, Mountain View, Missouri and Lorene Reavis, Clever, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; and many wonderful neighbors, whom she considered family.
Her parents, husband, one brother, Earl Gilbert, one sister, Ora Gilbert and one infant sister, precede her in death.
Visitation will be from 7:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Gideon Bible Society and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Dorothy Lola Byrd, 91, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 9, 2015 at First United Methodist Church, West Plains, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Byrd died at 12:50 p.m., Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at West Vue Nursing Center.
She was born June 18, 1924, at St. Louis, Missouri, to Peter Nitchmann and Lola Branson Nitchmann. She was married to Herman Byrd, who preceded her in death in 1982. Mrs. Byrd worked as a school secretary and had worked for Bureau of Mines, Rolla, Missouri. Mrs. Byrd was a member of the First United Methodist Church, West Plains.
She is survived by two children, Herman Byrd, wife, Wanda and James Byrd; three grandchildren, Allyson Tipton, husband, Curtis, Bryan Byrd, wife, Christin and Sarah Rogers; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, two sisters and one brother, precede her in death.
Burial will be in the Valhalla Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri at 2:00 p.m., Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Naomi “Grace” Willard, 96, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Ms. Willard died at 4:02 a.m., Monday, October 5, 2015 at West Vue Nursing Center.
She was born June 13, 1919, at Peace Valley, Missouri, to Amos Greene Willard and Josephine “Josie” Viola Cross Willard. Grace attended school at Peace Valley, Missouri through the 11th grade and graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1937. She continued her education at Draughon’s Business School, Springfield, Missouri. Grace was a secretary at Farmers Home Administration, West Plains from 1940-1955, was a claims clerk at the Social Security Administration in Springfield, Missouri from 1959-1966 and was a claims representative from 1966-1975 at Flat River, Missouri and Miami, Oklahoma. Ms. Willard retired after thirty years of service with the Civil Service. She enjoyed traveling and exploring. Her philosophy for a happy, successful life: Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Ms. Willard was a member of the Assemblies of God Church.
She is survived by many, many cousins and special friends.
Her parents, many aunts and uncles and numerous cousins, precede her in death.
Ms. Willard will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to United Way and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
A Memorial Service for Cathey Dianne Amyx, 59, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Elk Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Ms. Amyx died Thursday, October 1, 2015 at her home.
She was born November 15, 1955, at West Plains, Missouri, to James Lee Amyx and Margaret Agnes “Margie” Harris Amyx. Cathey graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1974 and continued her education in nursing. On August 17, 1974, she was married at West Plains, to Steven Evans and to this union two children were born, Matthew and Jamie Lee. Ms. Amyx was a Registered Nurse and had worked at several healthcare centers. She enjoyed her work and helping veterans. Her first position was at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital; she later worked at Ozarks Medical Center, Veteran’s Clinic and St. John’s Medical Center. Ms. Amyx was a member of the Elk Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her son, Matthew Sigel Evans and fiancé Dr. Jason Cathelyn, Boston, Massachusetts; three grandchildren, Tyler James Acklin, Alivia Grace Acklin and Hannah Faith Acklin; the father of her children, Steven Evans, West Plains, Missouri; one sister, Janice Lee Bartlett, West Plains, Missouri; and several cousins, aunts and uncles.
Her parents and one daughter, Jamie Lee Evans, precede her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to Elk Creek Cemetery or Veterans Honor Guard of West Plains and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside service for Carlos Edward Pounds, 67, Caulfield, Missouri, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 5, 2015 at Big Springs (Bly) Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Pounds died Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at Ozarks Medical Center.
As one of six children, he was born February 21, 1948, at Noble, Arkansas, to Frank and Hazel Pounds. On June 2, 1968, he was married at Caulfield, Missouri, to Patsy M. Fare. Carlos and Patsy resided at their family home in Caulfield for more than thirty-five years. He was known to most as “Cork”. Throughout his lifetime he held different occupations including laborer, security and janitorial services. The most important of his chosen paths, was that he served his Lord as a member of the Christian faith. He was a very loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Cork enjoyed playing gospel and country music on his guitar, going fishing as much as possible and appreciated the moments spent with family and seeing them happy. There was a quote that was said about Cork “He was a good guy who always made me laugh”. This was very true, whether it was his jokes that some will remember, his sense of humor at a bad time or his whistling that brought a smile to many faces. He was a man that would help anyone and give anything he could to make things better for someone else.
He is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Patsy Pounds; one daughter, Pamala M. Sisney and husband, Shannon O. Sisney, Caulfield, Missouri; two granddaughters, Kendra and Chloe Sisney and one new grandbaby on the way; three sisters, Iva Hobbs, husband, J. D. Hobbs, Caulfield, Missouri, Evelyn Norman, Bristol, Tennessee and Dorothy Wideman, Bradenton, Florida; one brother, Robert Pounds and wife, Susan Pounds, Pocahontas, Arkansas; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, lots of other family and great friends.
His parents, one daughter, Amber Marie Pounds and one young brother, precede him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Forest Porter Albin, 89, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Faith Assembly Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Albin died at 5:39 a.m., Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at his home.
He was born September 5, 1926, at Crider, Missouri, to Emery Lorraine Albin and Lucy Evaline Zumwalt Albin. On September 27, 1958, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Mary Maxine. Mr. Albin worked for many years for Cloud 9 Ranch, Caulfield, Missouri. He enjoyed rural life and owned a number of registered quarter horses; in his later years, he became fond of antiques and amassed a sizeable collection. Mr. Albin was a long-time member of Faith Assembly Church.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-seven years, Mary Maxine Albin; two children, Craig Dean Albin and Kelli Jean Albin, both of West Plains; two brothers, Glen Zumwalt Albin and wife, Fern, Mineral Wells, Texas and Dennis Ray Albin and wife, Lois, Litterberry, Illinois; and many nieces and nephews.
His parents, four sisters, Ula Nadine Albin, Evalena Albin, Doris Melinda McGregor and Blanche M. Wright and two brothers, Charles Benton “Shorty” Albin and Ralph James Albin, precede him in death.
Mr. Albin will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Ledbetter Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Christian Academy Scholarship Fund and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Billy Donis Turner, 80, Bakersfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 28, 2015 at Bakersfield Full Gospel Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Turner died at 4:30 a.m., Thursday, September 24, 2015 at his home.
He was born March 2, 1935, at Bakersfield, Missouri, to John Howard Turner and Laura Elizabeth Davidson Turner Johnson. On February 23, 1980, he was married at Independence, Missouri, to Peggy Perkins. Mr. Turner was a veteran, having served with the United States Army. He lived in the Kansas City area for thirty-eight years while working at Montgomery Ward. He was an excellent woodworker and enjoyed making things for his home. Mr. Turner was a member of Bakersfield Full Gospel Church.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy Turner, of the family home; three children, Cynthia Gail Turner, Mountain Home, Arkansas, Tracy Annette Wilburn, Gamaliel Arkansas and Ronald Mark Turner, Quinton, Oklahoma; seven grandchildren, Brian Allen Wilburn, Jon Howard Phillips, Christopher Wilson Wilburn, Alisha Dawn Wilburn, Jason Thomas Maher, David Anthony Turner and Kaycee Turner; three great-grandchildren, Tyler Hall, Alexis Rae Maher and Braydon Turner; one sister, Sue Evans, Bakersfield, Missouri; one niece and five nephews.
His parents, one sister, Louetta Parks and one infant sister, Anna, 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 Hawkins Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hawkins Ridge Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Dollie L. Murdy, 93, East Peoria, Illinois, formerly of Houston, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 26, 2015 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Murdy died at 8:20 p.m., Thursday, September 17, 2015 at her home.
She was born August 15, 1922, at Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, to Bert Hezekiah Abney and Martha Melvina Lee Abney. She was married to Dale C. Murdy, who preceded her in death in 1992. Mrs. Murdy was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing, quilting and collecting dolls. She was of the Pentecostal faith.
She is survived by two children, Dennis Dwayne Murdy, wife, Kathleen and Keith Carson Murdy; eight grandchildren, Nancy Logsdon, husband, Rickey, Sharry Lovan, husband, Jack, Dwight Murdy, Daisy Smith, husband, Danny, Benjamin Murdy, wife, Angela, Viola Dollie Scruggs, Tammy Rossman, husband, Jack and Johnathan Murdy; seventeen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, one son, Edward Dale Murdy, one grandson, Wendell Murdy and all of her siblings, precede her 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 Howell Valley Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Billy Joe Fore, 82, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 23, 2015 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Fore died at 4:04 p.m., Sunday, September 20, 2015 at West Vue Nursing Center.
He was born October 1, 1932, in Howell County, Missouri, to William Pete Fore and Faye J. Hughes Fore. On October 11, 1953, he was married at St. Louis, Missouri, to Donna Lois Horn, who preceded him in death on September 7, 2011. Mr. Fore was a veteran, having served with the United States Army. He was a carpenter and assistant foreman at International Shoe Factory. He enjoyed fishing and loved taking care of his cattle. Mr. Fore was a Christian and was an ordained Deacon in the Southern Baptist faith.
He is survived by two children, Sue Harris, husband, Steve and Gary Fore, wife, Cappy; five grandchildren, Christina Summers, husband, Nathan, Billie Jean Welch, husband, Joshua, Dustin Fore, wife Sandra, Tonia Lundry, husband, Josh and Nathan Fore, wife, Gavonna; eight great-grandchildren, Ace, Savannah, Riley, Jade, Austin, Alex, Gracie and Shelby; two sisters, Frankie Tyree and Vadna Bench, husband, Floyd, Jr.; one sister-in-law, Shirley Arnold, husband, Bob; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, wife, one grandson, James Michael, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Grover and Gladys Horn; and three brothers-in-law, Eldon Tyree, Bill Horn and Gene Horn, precede him in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Fore Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Fore Cemetery or Gideon Bible Society and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for James Eugene Campbell, 75, Lebanon, Missouri, formerly of West Plains, will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Campbell died September 14, 2015 at Harry S. Truman Veteran’s Hospital, Columbia, Missouri.
He was born March 6, 1940, at Boonville, Missouri, to Harvey Campbell and Vera Palmerton Campbell. He was married to Jean Shirk, who preceded him in death and later married Carol (Vestal) Fair. Mr. Campbell was a veteran, having served with the United States Marines during the Vietnam conflict. He retired as a supervisor after working for thirty years in development at Lockheed Aircraft Corporation, now known as Lockheed Martin. He was a very giving person and cared deeply for his family and friends. While living in West Plains, he was a member of the Elks Lodge. He enjoyed spending time at Cloud 9 Ranch.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Campbell; two children, Tammy Raley and James Campbell, Jr., wife, Sandy; seven grandchildren, Amber Greene, husband, Michael, Sara Terry, husband, Michael, Chris Raley, wife, Emily, Josh Raley, Ryan Campbell, wife, Kristy, Megan Howe and Courtney Howe; ten great-grandchildren; one brother, Don Campbell, wife, Konnie; one sister, Marion Kimball; special friends, Erin and Delores Horner and family; and his dog, Skoshi.
His parents, first wife, one daughter, DiDi Howe, one great-grandchild and one son-in-law, Marty Raley, precede him in death.
Graveside services for Dorothy Mae Murrell, 90, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 18, 2015 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Murrell died at 7:58 p.m., Monday, September 14, 2015 at Ozarks Medical Center.
She was born December 25, 1924, in Howell County, Missouri, to Thomas Marlin Finley and Mayme Sue Parker Finley. She graduated from West Plains High School and on December 4, 1951, was married at Mountain Home, Arkansas, to James Robert “Jim” Murrell, who preceded her in death on January 8, 1984. Mrs. Murrell was the owner and operator of Murrell’s Cleaners for many years. She loved to play golf, especially with her nephew, Mike Finley. Mrs. Murrell enjoyed quail hunting, bowling, traveling with her friends and always enjoyed time spent at Branson, Missouri and seeing shows. She was a member of the Birthday Club. Mrs. Murrell was a member of First Baptist Church of West Plains, where she served on the Funeral Committee for thirty years.
She is survived by one son, John William “Bill” Murrell; daughter-in-law, Carrie Murrell; nine grandchildren, Rhea Edwards, Johnny Murrell, Jr., wife, Charlene, James Murrell, wife, Marcella, Connie Sexton, husband, Mike, Cathy Decker, husband, Larry, Rena Brower, husband, Neil, Elizabeth “Betty” Murrell, husband, Gary Haney, Mary Murrell and Helen Murrell; several great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren; one great-great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, one son, James Robert Murrell, Jr., one daughter, Emily Conrad, one grandchild, Randall James Conrad and four brothers, Ed, Leonard, J.T. and Dale Finley, precede her in death.
Mrs. Murrell will lie in state from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
A memorial service for Ruth Ann Durkee, 85, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 19, 2015 at First Baptist Church, Junction City, Kansas.
Mrs. Durkee died at 11:50 a.m., Friday, September 11, 2015 at West Vue Nursing Center.
She was born March 21, 1930, at Beloit, Kansas, to John Gildersleve and Bessie Rorabaugh Gildersleve. On September 4, 1955, she was married at Junction City, Kansas, to Eldred Lee Durkee, who preceded her in death on November 2, 1974. Mrs. Durkee was a member of the First Baptist Church, Junction City, Kansas where she was active in Sunday school, ladies group and bible school.
She is survived by two sons, Danny Durkee, wife, Lynda, West Plains, Missouri and Barry Durkee, wife, Jennifer, Karlstad, Minnesota; six grandchildren, Ashley Durkee, Julie Schneider, Jason Durkee, Cody Durkee, Emily Durkee and Katelyn Durkee; two great-grandchildren, Adelyn and Celise Schneider; one brother, John Gildersleve, Beloit, Kansas; one sister, Irma Koster, Beloit, Kansas; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, four brothers and three sisters, precede her in death.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
