Obituaries

Graveside services for Cathy Lynn Deatherage, 63, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, April 12, 2015, at Free Union Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Deatherage died at 2:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at her home.

She was born June 21, 1951, at Savanna, Illinois, to Raymond Carlson and Harriett I. Thulen.  On May 1, 2004, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Randall Deatherage.

She is survived by her husband, Randall “Roe” Deatherage, of the family home; one son, Arnold Deatherage, wife, Cari, Pottersville, Missouri; four grandchildren; two brothers, Terry Carlson, wife, Elizabeth, Cleveland, Mississippi and Roger Carlson, wife, Susan, State of Arizona; one sister, Christy Flies, husband, Joe, Naperville, Illinois; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents precede her in death.

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

A Memorial service for Danny Lee Fox, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 12, 2015, at Crossroads Church, Crider, Missouri.

Danny Lee Fox, son of the late to Leonard Eldon Fox and Evelyn Johnson Fox, was born August 13, 1955, at West Plains, Missouri.  He entered into eternal rest April 2, 2015, at the age of fifty-nine years.

On August 1, 1981, he was married at Rover, Missouri, to Bobbi Sue Walker.  Danny was a skilled carpenter.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing.  Danny was a dedicated father and “grandad.”  He loved being outdoors and spending quality time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by one daughter, Danielle Fox Collins; seven grandchildren, Bricen Collins, Braden Collins, Brenton Collins, Noah LeVey, Aaliyah LeVey, Michael Woodard and Makenzie Woodard; two sisters, Rosalea Hensley, husband, Larry Joe and Barbara Lamb, husband, Herb; one brother, Leon Fox; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; and many friends.

His parents, wife, one daughter, Danae Fox Woodard and one brother, Nemol Fox, precede him in death.

Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A Memorial Service for William Edward Reddy, 86, Birch Tree, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 11, 2015, at Montier Church of God of Prophecy, Montier, Missouri.

Mr. Reddy died at 3:02 p.m., Thursday, April 2, 2015, at Ozarks Medical Center.

He was born August 5, 1928, at Springfield, Ohio, to William Edward Reddy, Sr. and Susan Shoemaker Reddy.  On October 23, 1971, he was married at Mountain View, Missouri, to Linda Dunn.  He enjoyed watching wrestling, metal detecting and going to the West Plains Senior Center.  William attended Montier Church of God of Prophecy which he enjoyed very much.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Reddy, of the family home; three children, Jennifer Foster, husband, Randy, West Plains,  Missouri, Sharon Reddy, Houston, Missouri and Steve Reddy, Licking, Missouri; six grandchildren, Melissa Bland, Shane Bland, wife, Debbie, Brandon Bland, Chance Bland, wife, Sarah, Eric Reddy, wife, Kelly and Ryan Reddy; several great-grandchildren; one brother, Mike Lily, wife, Maxine, Winona, Missouri; and a host of other relatives and friends.

His parents, William Reddy, Sr. and Susan Reddy Lily and one sister, Marie Barnes, precede her in death.

A Memorial Service for Barbara Ann Haeffner, 76, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 11, 2015, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1051 Preacher Roe Blvd., West Plains.

Mrs. Haeffner went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 19, 20 15, after battling ALS for several years.

She was born February 6, 1939, at St. Louis, Missouri, to Aubert H. Matheny and Harriett Golden Matheny. She married Bobby Haeffner in St. Louis, Missouri, on February 1, 1958 and to this union two children were born, Debbie Haeffner Culpepper and Mike Haeffner. She worked as a cosmetologist for over fifty years, was a master gardener and an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.

She leaves loving memories to be cherished by her husband, Bobby Haeffner, sister, Pat Matheney Davis, brother-in-law, Dave Davis, sister-in-law, LeeLee Matheny, brother-in-law, Russell Haeffner, daughter, Debbie Haeffner Culpepper, son, Mike Haeffner, son-in-law, Walt Culpepper, daughter-in-law, Cindi Haeffner, five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Her parents, one brother, Greg Matheny, sister-in-law, Sherry Haeffner and one grandson Andrew Brinkley, precede her in death.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to ALS Association or Immanuel Lutheran Church, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Elizabeth Aldine Briscoe, 89, the third of nine children born to Mary A. (Patten) Briscoe and F. Lindsay Briscoe, passed away April 1, 2015, at West Vue Nursing Home.  She was born in West Plains October 3, 1925.

She is survived by one brother, Jim and wife, Mary Ellen; two sisters, Mary Jo and Priscilla; two sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.  One niece, Melissa (Briscoe) Smith and one sister-in-law, Ginger (Amyx) Briscoe are West Plains residents.

Her parents, one sister, Angaline and four brothers, John, Bob, Larry and Bill, preceded her in death.  A private family burial is planned; she was cremated.

Elizabeth was a 1942 graduate of West Plains High School, she worked for several years at Reed-Harlin Company; then, in 1946, moved to New York City to work for the Hartford Insurance Company where she spent the rest of her working career.

She loved music, singing, gardening, cooking, St. Louis Cardinals baseball, word games of all kinds, her friends, her family and her Lord.  She was a life-long member of The First Christian Church.  Memorial Contributions may be made to The First Christian Church and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Raymond James Allan, 94, West Plains, Missouri, died at 12:35 a.m., Sunday, April 5, 2015, at West Vue Nursing Center.

He was born February 28, 1921, at Festus, Missouri, to James Allan and Alice Agnew Allan.  Mr. Allan was a veteran, having served with the United States Air Force.  On January 5, 2005, he was married at Mountain Home, Arkansas, to Dorothy Allan.  After retiring as a Chevrolet mechanic, he enjoyed farming, animals and gardening.  Mr. Allan was of the Catholic faith.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Allan, West Plains, Missouri; two children, James Allan, wife, Gloria and Raymond Allan, all of Salt Lake City, Utah; one sister, Elaine Smith, State of Rhode Island; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents, first wife, one sister and two brothers, precede him in death.

Burial will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter, Rhode Island.

A Funeral Mass of Resurrection for Mary Ann Syer Dixon, 86, will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church , West Plains, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

She was born November 20, 1928, at Northumberland, England, to Robert Metcalf and Catherine Hope Metcalf. On Nov. 20, 1948, she was married to Thomas Robertson Murdy Dixon, and enjoyed a happy marriage of over fifty-four years until Thomas’ death in June 2003. To their marriage three children were born, Christine, Robert and Irene. As a girl, Mary lived through the Battle of Britain. Many times the daily routine was interrupted by the sound of air raid sirens, warning of the approach of Luftwaffe bombers. Mary would sometimes remark, only half in jest that she spent as much time in bomb shelters as she did in school.
As a young woman, Mary loved to dance. She and her husband Tom spent many happy hours at dances. She also loved to go places. Whether it be a short trip to a nearby beach or park, or a long journey to a foreign country, Mary was always ready and eager to travel, even on short notice. She was also an accomplished seamstress and embroiderer, an avid reader, and enjoyed both theatre and cinema.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, husband and four sisters.

She is survived by her three children, three sisters, nine grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Mary was of a gentle and kindly disposition. She paid more attention to the needs of those around her than to her own. She was patient and never complained, even in her last illness.

Memorial contributions may be made to West Plains Library Foundation or any charity of choice, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Faye Thornton, 73, West Plains, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 6, 2015, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Thornton died April 4, 2015, at her home.

She was born August 5, 1941, at Amoret, Missouri, to John Henry Short and Alice Mae Lynch Short. On October 31, 1959, she was married at Butler, Missouri, to Bobby Thornton, who preceded her in death on July 27, 1993. She was a Christian and was known for babysitting. She had many recipes published in the newspaper. She loved garage sales and collected teapots. Mrs. Thornton took great pride in her yard and flowers.

She is survived by her son, Tony Thornton; daughter-in-law, Trudy Thornton; grandson, Bobby Thornton; great-grandson, Braxton Thornton; six brothers, Jesse Lee Short, wife, Donna, David Short, wife, Peggy, Johnny Short, wife, Donna, Jimmy Short, wife, Cheryl, Jerry Short and Edward Short; three sisters, Betty Irwin, Connie Cox and Sharon Scrogham, husband, Elbert; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A Memorial Service for Leonard Virgil Rich, Sr., 57, Thomasville, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 6, 2015, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Rich died at 4:10 p.m., Thursday, April 2, 2015, at his home, while surrounded by his loving family.

He was born March 14, 1958, at Pendleton, Oregon, to Leonard F. Rich and Irene Hurst.  On November 5, 1988, he was wed to Patty Park.  During their wonderful twenty-six year marriage they were blessed with four children together.  Leonard also entered the marriage with one daughter.  Baptized at an early age, Leonard’s foundation was built on family and faith.  He most recently enjoyed attending service at Oak Forrest Church.  A hard working man, Leonard made his living through driving a truck and was awarded the Million Mile Safe Driving Award.  He was a man of many interests, including hunting, gardening and following NASCAR, but none were as important to him as spending time with his family and watching his grandchildren play sports.

He is survived by his wife, Patty; four children, Mikki Rich McMichael and husband, Michael, Traci Smith and husband, Paul, Tamara Truman and husband, Daniel, Leonard Rich, Jr. and wife, Kasey; six grandchildren, Daniel and McKenzie Smith, Haley Barnard-Rich and baby girl McMichael, Lexi Truman and baby girl Taylor Rich; his step-father, Harry Hurst; his mother-in-law, Alma Park; and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.

His parents, grandparents and one daughter, Natasha, precede him in death.

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

Graveside services for Amy Lee Gunter, 44, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 4, 2015, at White Oak Cemetery, Caulfield, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Gunter died April 1, 2015, at her home.

She was born February 14, 1971, at Springfield, Missouri, to John Taylor Shaddy and Sandra Lee Summers.  On December 17, 2010, she was married at Branson, Missouri, to Paul D. Gunter.  She worked as a truck broker and loved her fur babies.  Mrs. Gunter attended Smith Chapel Church.

She is survived by her husband, Paul Gunter, West Plains; her father, John Shaddy, Conway, Missouri; one brother, Chris Hyde, wife, Lori, Conway, Missouri; one sister, Melissa Storie, husband, Kenny, Conway, Missouri; several aunts and uncles; and lots of other family and friends.

Her mother and one brother, Randy Hyde, precede her in death.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 until 12:00 Noon, Saturday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetic Association, White Oak Cemetery or Conway Memorial Library, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Barbara Jean Weaver, 79, Beaufort, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 3, 2015, at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Weaver died at 2:30 a.m., Monday, March 30, 2015, at her home.

She was born December 31, 1935, at West Plains, Missouri, to Avril Hill and Mary Humphrey Hill.  She graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1954 and on September 5, 1954, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Ralph Weaver.  Mrs. Weaver was a secretary to Test Pilots at McDonnell Aircraft and was a Realtor for over twenty years.  She loved to bowl and was in several leagues and enjoyed playing bingo.  Mrs. Weaver was a Christian.

She is survived by her husband, Ralph Weaver, of the family home; two children, Kimberly Wittenberg, husband, James, Sr., Jacksonville, Florida and Raymond “R.D.” Weaver, wife, Christina, Washington, Missouri; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Evelyn Kelsey, West Plains, Missouri; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Her parents, one great-granddaughter and one brother, Richard Hill, precede her in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.   Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or Arthritis Foundation, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Collins died at 9:10 a.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at Willow Care Nursing Home.

She was born December 23, 1918 in Douglas County, Missouri, to Charles Cunningham and Cora Gilbert Cunningham. Ora was married to Harley Haddock on June 16, 1937 and to this union four children were born, Marjorie, Paul, Wilma and Charles. After Harley’s death in 1975 she was married to Herman Collins in 1977. While raising her family, she was employed by Conway Winter Shoe Factory for over twenty-five years. She loved flowers and to garden. Cooking meals for her family was one of her joys.

She is survived by three children, Marge Whited, husband, Jack, Wilma May, husband, Orb and Charles Haddock, wife, Donna; one step-daughter, Deana Corn; eight grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; eleven great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Lucille Cunningham; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husbands, one son, Paul Haddock, one great-great-grandson, Cooper Bittick, five sisters and two brothers, precede her in death.

Visitation will be held prior to the service from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m., Friday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Brian Kieth Whisenant, 56, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 2, 2015, at Gospel Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Whisenant went to Heaven at 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2015.

He was born July 19, 1958, at West Plains, to Ray and Delores Baker Whisenant.  He was married to the love of his life, Patty Faye Brashear on June 26, 1982.  To this union, Brittany Nicole was born June 2, 1986.  Brian loved his work at Color Vision in West Plains and spent his spare time with his family, his horses and his passion was always rebuilding and repainting vehicles.  He and Patty are active members of Koshkonong Methodist Church.

Brian is survived by his wife, Patty, of the family home; daughter, Brittany Whisenant and fiancé Brent Flood, Hurley, Missouri; two brothers, Don Whisenant, wife, Brenda, Republic and Norman Whisenant, wife, Karen, West Plains; mother-in-law, Shirley Taylor, Koshkonong; brothers-in-law, Marshall Taylor, West Plains, Jerry Brashear, wife, Dolly, Koshkonong and Kevin Brashear, Koshkonong; sisters-in-law, Jeannie Morris, husband, Mike, Thayer, Debbie Roberts, husband, Dean, Myrtle; and lots of nieces and nephews.

His parents and father-in-law, Ralph Taylor precedes him in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to Kidney Cancer Association, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Ruth Marie Potts Weldon will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 2, 2015, at the Mountain View Cemetery, Mountain View, Missouri.

Ruth died Saturday evening, March 28, 2015, at West Vue Nursing Center, with loving family at her side.

She was born January 11, 1922, at Springfield, Missouri, and then moved to Mountain View, where her parents Dr. Albert Franklin and Mary Anna Hayes raised her, along with her three brothers.  She was a rambunctious child who loved running through town, occasionally bathing in mud puddles and providing a constant source of amusement and disciplinary “challenges” to her parents.

She graduated from Mountain View High School with the Class of 1939. She loved her classmates and regularly attended class reunions into her late 80s.

Shortly after graduating she married her high school sweetheart Isaac Joshua “Josh” Potts, of Van Buren, Missouri. The couple eventually settled in California where she worked as a switchboard operator for Bell Telephone Company for more than 20 years. She later moved to northern California where she worked for FMC Corporation, a food machinery and military tank manufacturer, until she retired in 1987.   A few years later, she relocated back to Missouri to live in Van Buren. She and Josh enjoyed RV trips to the Western states and collecting Native American Indian art.  Ruth had an enthusiasm for life and a playful charm that brought joy to all those who knew her. She enjoyed travel, live musical entertainment and time with friends and family.  Although she did not have children, her nieces and nephews adored her. Her niece Pam Hessee, of West Plains, Mo., was her primary care giver in her later years. She also had a special place in her heart for animals particularly her late cat Katrina.  She was extremely loyal to those she loved. The love, laughter and joy her life brought to others will be her legacy.

She is survived by her nieces Pam Hessee, West Plains; Ruth Ann Hensley and husband, Joe, Grapevine, Texas; and Mary Ann Hayes, Cocoa Beach, Florida.; and her nephews Jerry Hayes and wife, Anita, of Simi Valley, California; and James Hayes and wife, Gretchen, of Harrisonville, Missouri; and two great-nieces and two great-nephews.

The love of her life, Josh Potts, parents, brother Robert Hayes and wife Melba; brother Frank Hayes, and brother Dr. Jack L. Hayes and first wife, Glenda, formerly of West Plains; sister Louise Hayes; nephew Jeffrey W. Hayes, great-nephew Neil Hayes and numerous friends preceded her in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to the West Vue Nursing Center or the American Macular Degeneration Foundation and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Betty Lee Dobbs, 82, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 2, 2015, at Howell Valley Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Dobbs died at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 28, 2015, at her home.

She was born May 6, 1932, at West Plains, Missouri, to Preston Koelling and Minnie Vianna Lane Koelling. On December 24, 1955, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to George Bea Dobbs, who preceded her in death on January 15, 2011. Together they adopted a daughter, Dianna. Mrs. Dobbs was a homemaker; she loved to read and enjoyed farming with her husband for many years. She also enjoyed being outdoors, mowing the lawn and seeing the rewards of her labor.  Betty was a Christian.

She is survived by her daughter, Dianna Rogers, husband, Mark, West Plains; three grandchildren, Tyler Phipps, Kaitlin Rogers and Kellsie Rogers; four great-grandchildren, Xavier Jewell, Josiah Phipps, Tyleigh Phipps and Maddison Hickman; one brother, Vick Koelling, wife, Dorothy, Webb City, Missouri; two sisters, Mildred McDaniel, Pittsburg, Kansas and Evelyn Bell, North Augusta, South Carolina; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband and three brothers, Doffice, Baxter and Art Koelling, precede her in death.

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

Funeral services for Margaret Ann Scrivner, 70, Caulfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 2, 2015, at Fowler Chapel Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Scrivner died at 7:33 a.m., Sunday, March 29, 2015, at her home.

She was born July 6, 1944, at Oxnard, California, to Edgar Leroy Sweet and Agnes Lucille Stark Sweet. On July 2, 1963, she was married at Dale, Arkansas, to Charles Scrivner. Mrs. Scrivner was a homemaker and loved spending time with her kids and grandkids. She enjoyed quilting, embroidering and crocheting. Mrs. Scrivner was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by her husband, Charles Scrivner, of the family home; four children, Paula Tupper, husband, Bill, West Plains, Missouri, Charles E. Scrivner, Caulfield, Missouri, Mildred Beaver, husband, Edward, West Plains, Missouri, and Anthony Scrivner, wife, Summer, Caulfield, Missouri; twelve grandchildren, Charles Robert Robinson, Agnes Fowler, Johnny Robinson, Zaylor Watts, Tammy Tilley, Teresa Tupper, Maggie Rosson, Jeffrey Rosson, Calvin Scrivner, Kenny Scrivner, Hayden Scrivner and Carly Scrivner; twelve great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; four sisters, Lavada Hemsted, West Plains, Missouri, Agnes Rockwich, Riverside, Iowa, Sheila May, husband, Herbert, West Plains and Sylvia Courtney, St. Louis, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, one son, Jeffrey Scrivner, one brother, Eddie Sweet and two sisters, Lucille Heskett and Irene Hill, precede her in death.

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

Funeral services for Mary Katherine Barnett, 87, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 3, 2015, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Barnett departed this life March 29, 2015, to be with her Lord and Savior, who she trusted faithfully and never wavered.

She was born January 2, 1928, at West Plains, Missouri, to Dave and Rosa Etta Pliler. On May 11, 1946, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Luther Jay Barnett, who preceded her in death July 20, 2010. To this union, four children were born, Beverly Kay Jones, husband, M. L., Luther W. Barnett, Jr., wife, Judy, Ronald Eugene Barnett, wife, Kathy and Randall Dale Barnett, wife, Becky, all of   West Plains area.

Mrs. Barnett had many callings in life; being a good mother and grandmother was always first and foremost on that list. For twelve years she worked alongside her husband on their dairy farm, milking cows and feeding hay, all while raising four children along with other numerous tasks. Mrs. Barnett also operated a laundry in West Plains for two years and was head cook at Richards School for ten years.

She is survived by her four children; nine grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Her parents, husband, one grandson, Micheal Jones, one brother, Gene Pliler and several half -brothers and half-sisters, precede her in death.

She was an inspiration to us all. We dearly loved her and did not want her to go, but in each of our hearts we were glad for her to be with God where she is safe and without suffering. We shall miss her the rest of our days.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m., Thursday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be at the Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or Evergreen Cemetery, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Memorial services for Donald Gene Womack, 80, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 3, 2015 at the Langston Street Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Womack died 10:05 a.m., Friday, March 27, 2015 at his home. He was born October 19, 1934 in Ozark County, Missouri to Homer Preston Womack and Eyonia Jewell Copuas Womack.  On September 3, 1953, Mr. Womack was married at Maplewood, Missouri to Lee Ellen Mansfield.  He was a veteran having served with the United States Army Airborne.  Mr. Womack was employed with the Mississippi Valley Steel Construction Company of Maplewood, Missouri and in 1982, the family moved to West Plains, Missouri and started a dairy farm, milking cows for ten years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, loved his horses, enjoyed riding and pulling buggies and was an award winning fiddle player.  Mr. Womack was a life member of the Am Vets Post 98 and a member of the Elks, both of West Plains, Missouri.  He was a member and Deacon of the Center Grove Baptist Church, Moody, Missouri.

He is survived by his wife, Lee Womack, of the family home; four children, Debbie Chinnici, husband, Roger, Rock Hill, Missouri, Vikki Womack, West Plains, Missouri, Donna Hofstein, St. Charles, Missouri and Craig Womack, wife, Sheryl, Panama City, Florida; ten grandchildren, Jennifer Ray, husband, Jim, Karrie Altermatt, Andrew Chinnici, Julie Drumright, husband, Craig, Melissa Palmer, husband, Tige, David Chinnici, Melanie Parker, husband, Shane, Jennifer Kennedy, husband, James, Jason Hofstein, wife, Erica, and Halla Chinnici; one sister, Wanda Burgess, West Plains, Missouri; many nieces and nephews; and many, many friends.

His parents, seven sisters, two brothers and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank and Alta Mansfield, precede him in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to Charity of Choice and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A Celebration of Life-Birthday Party in memory of James “Jim” Lynn Cook, 68, West Plains, Missouri, will be held Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at the Faith Chapel Freewill Baptist Church.  Memorial services will be from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m. and birthday cake, ice cream and visitation will be from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m.  The family would like for you to bring your favorite story to share with the family and help celebrate Jim’s 69th birthday.

Mr. Cook died 7:18 p.m., Sunday, March 8, 2015 at Ozarks Medical Center.

He was born March 31, 1946 at West Plains, Missouri, to Russell Francis Cook and Vera Mae Hamlin Eaves Cook.  He attended the Rankin Trade School of St. Louis, Missouri and on October 9, 1965 was married at West Plains, Missouri to Barbara Jolliff.  For thirty-five years he was the owner and operator of C & H Garage and was also co-owner of the West Plains Floral and Balloonery.  Mr. Cook was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Cook, of the family home; four children, Teresa Lynn Uminn, husband, Douglas, David Russell Cook, wife, Crystal, Michael Wayne Cook and Isobel Mae Cook, all of West Plains, Missouri; five grandchildren, Lauren Elaine Cook, Megan Danielle Uminn, Ravin Hope Cook, Hayden Paul Cook and Mason James Cook; brother-in-law, Jimmy Jolliff, wife, Pat, West Plains, Missouri; sister-in-law Judy Jolliff, Anderson, Indiana; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Cecil & Mattie Jolliff and brother-in-law, Bobby Wayne Jolliff, precede him in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ronald McDonald House or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Laverna Mary June Ford, 82, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 30, 2015, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Ford died at 9:45 a.m., Friday, March 27, 2015, at NHC Healthcare.

She was born June 25, 1932, at Thomasville, Missouri, to Ogle Tharp Judd and Olive Marie Bay Judd. On May 17, 1949, she was married at Pocahontas, Arkansas, to David Foriest Ford. Mrs. Ford was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, flowers and crafts.

She is survived by her husband of sixty-five years, David Ford, of the family home; five children, Leon Ford, wife, Vicky, West Plains, Victoria Hansen, West Plains, David V. Ford, West Plains, Doris Collins, husband, James, Peace Valley, Missouri and Donna Ford, Peace Valley, Missouri; ten grandchildren, Amy Wood, husband, Chris, Anna Bayona, husband, Michael, Regina Pickett, husband, Neal, Jennifer Edgeller, husband, John, Ashley Fugate, husband Torey, Jason Mizell, Brandi Ford, Kenny Grisham, wife, Carrie, Paul Grisham, wife, Amanda and Benny Grogan, wife, Tiffany; eight great-grandchildren, Zachary Wood, Samuel Wood, Nicole Hergesheimer, Chyenna Pickett, Jasmine Pickett, Nathan Pickett, John David Edgeller and Jeffrey Edgeller; three sisters, Joyce Gualundi, Mendota, Illinois, Dolly Wadlow, husband, James, West Plains and Eva Carolyn Judd, West Plains; and two sisters-in-law, Vida Hall and Mable Judd, both of West Plains.

Her parents, one infant granddaughter, Christy Dawn Mizell, three brothers, Lon, Lynn and Melvin Judd, one sister, Lela Gilbert and one sister-in-law, Elsie Judd, precede her in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be at the New Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Susan Komen Breast Cancer Research or New Hope Cemetery, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.