Obituaries

Funeral services for Reddick Leondis Gewin, 66, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 13, 2015, at First Christian Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Gewin died at 10:10 a.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at his home.

He was born January 11, 1949, in Shelby County, Tennessee, to Edward Gewin and Eloise Arndel Gewin.  On January 11, 1977, he was married at Memphis, Tennessee, to Carol Nelson.  Mr. Gewin was a veteran, having served with the United States Army.  He was a truck driver and a material handler for DRS.  Mr. Gewin loved to hunt and hike and enjoyed being outdoors.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Gewin, of the family home; two children, Stacey Gewin, of the family home and Brandi Frazier and husband, Josh and their son Aidan, of West Plains, Missouri; one brother; three sisters, including Rosita, West Plains, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.

His parents, one infant son, Justin and several brothers and sisters, precede him in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorial Contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors Project or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A celebration of life service for Lula Belle “Lu” Gilliam, 77, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 13, 2015, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Gilliam died at 3:04 a.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at NHC Healthcare.

She was born February 4, 1938, at Supply, Arkansas, to Claude Mae Stephens and Vergie Lee McClure Stephens.  On December 8, 1956, she was married at Mountain View, Missouri, to her high school sweetheart, John Eldon Gilliam who preceded her in death on February 2, 2012.  Mrs. Gilliam retired from West Plains R-7 Schools after working for thirty years as a bus driver.  She had a passion for her family and spent a lot of time at her kids sporting events.  Lu enjoyed playing pitch with her friends, spending time at the lake, golfing with John and traveling, especially to the beach.

She is survived by three sons, Craig Gilliam, wife, Carlissa, , Park City, Utah, Chris Gilliam, wife, Denisea, West Plains, Missouri and Curt Gilliam, wife, Kim, Nixa, Missouri; six grandchildren, Chelsea Gilliam, husband, Josh Brown, Ozark, Missouri, Kennedy and Case Gilliam, Nixa, Missouri, Michael King, Thayer, Missouri, Ryan King and wife, Kayly, Thayer, Missouri and Ashley Harris, Springfield, Missouri; great-grandchildren, Carlisle and Adeline Gilliam-Brown, Braxton, Braigon and Brennan King; two brothers, Ed Stephens, wife, Joan, Highlandville, Missouri and Ken Stephens, wife, Marsh, Merrillville, Indiana; one sister, Earline Taylor, husband, Jim, Nixa, Missouri; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Royce Fugate, wife, Rita, West Plains, Missouri, Karen Jones, husband, Roy, Gainesville, Missouri, Mick Gilliam, wife, Donna, Peace Valley, Missouri and Karen Gilliam, West Plains, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, two brothers, Bunk and Pete and four sisters, Neomia, Virginia, Melveta and Anita, precede her in death.

Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery Cemetery followed by a reception for friends and family in the Weatherford Room at the Opera House.  Memorial Contributions may be made to Bridges Program or Ozarks Medical Center Cancer Treatment Expansion and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  The family would like to thank Dr. Morgan and his staff and the staff at NHC Healthcare for their love and care.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date for Roy Wayne Herzog, Sr., 72, West Plains, Missouri.

Mr. Herzog died at 10:15 p.m., Monday, June 8, 2015, at West Vue Nursing Center.

He was born September 6, 1942, at Chicago, Illinois, to Godfred Herzog and Dorothea Wiegel Herzog.  He was married to Barbara Crandall, who preceded him in death on May 1, 2008.  Mr. Herzog was a farmer and a law enforcement officer.  He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan and enjoyed his cars, trucks, horses and working in his yard.  Mr. Herzog was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by two children, Wendy Green and husband, Roger, West Plains, Missouri and Roy Herzog, Jr., State of Missouri; four grandchildren, Tiffany Atkisson, Timothy Barlow, Gavin Loggains and Patrick Sims, and wife, Breezy; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Teralyn Hensley, Alton, Missouri; two special nieces, Robin Holman and husband, Billy and Kimberly Hensley; and two great-nephews, Tanner and Tyson Holman.

His parents, wife, one daughter, Linda Schnieders and one brother-in-law, Gary Hensley, precede him in death.

Memorial Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Cecil Wayne Taylor, 94, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2015, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Taylor died at 1:58 a.m., Sunday, June 7, 2015, at Ozarks Medical Center.

He was born June 4, 1921, at Carter, Oklahoma, to Thomas Taylor and Etha Mae Grimes Taylor.  On May 24, 1957, he was married at Lordsburg, New Mexico, to Eutha Belle Williams.  Mr. Taylor was a veteran, having served with the United States Navy during WWII as a Fireman First Class.  He served on different transport ships in the Philippines.  Mr. Taylor worked in the copper mines in Globe, Arizona for twenty-two years at the acid plant; he then moved to Mesa, Arizona and worked for the Arizona Public Schools in steam fitter maintenance, before retiring in 1983 and moved to Missouri in 1990.  Mr. Taylor was a member of the Church of Christ and attended Central Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife, Eutha Taylor, of the family home; three sons, Cecil W. Taylor, Jr., wife, Glenda, Kenneth G. Taylor, wife, Jeannie and Steven Ray Taylor, best friend, Laura Lane; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents, first wife, Geraldine Lewis Vandercook, one daughter, Darlene, three brothers, Herman, J. T. and Bill Taylor, one granddaughter, Barbara Smith, one sister, Mary Vann and infant twin brother and sister, Ray and Mae, precede him in death.

Mr. Taylor will lie in state from 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, until service time at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorial Contributions may be made to Central Church of Christ or any charity of choice and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Janice Sue Buckley, 71, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 8, 2015, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Buckley died at 9:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at NHC Healthcare.

She was born February 15, 1944, at West Plains, Missouri, to Raymond Byers and Bessie Brixey Byers.  Mrs. Buckley enjoyed traveling and loved to play bingo.

She is survived by one son, Billy Alsup, wife, Vera, Peace Valley, Missouri; three grandchildren, Kevin, Justin and Todd Alsup; one great-grandchild, Ryker Alsup; one sister, Judy Thompson, husband, James, Marshfield, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents and one brother, Robert Byers, precede her in death.

Mrs. Buckley will lie in state from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m., Sunday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the New Liberty Cemetery.  Memorial Contributions may be made to New Liberty Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

John Henry Ingalsbe, 88, West Plains, Missouri, passed away June 1, 2015 at Brooke Haven Nursing Home, West Plains.

John was born near West Plains, Missouri on May 28, 1927, the son of Harry and Ella (Rasmussen) Ingalsbe.  He grew up just south of West Plains and spent his retirement years on his farm near Tecumseh, Missouri.  John was a hardworking man that retired from Armco Steel in the Kansas City area in the 1970s.  From there, he moved to Ozark County, where he ran cattle for many years and was a successful farmer.  Most people will remember John for his lively character and his amazing gardening skills.  He loved to grow produce and share it with everyone.  He got a lot of satisfaction from trying to grow the biggest and best of everything.  He loved to laugh and tell stories.  He was greatly loved by his family and will be missed dearly.

“Papa John” is survived by his two children, Betty Rader (Mike) and Robert “Bear” Ingalsbe (Marcia), all of Caulfield; three grandchildren, Reuben Ingalsbe (Amy), Sarah Holder, and John Rader (Bobbie); five great-grandkids, Robbie, Joey, Krysta, Bethany, and Brady; and his siblings, James Ingalsbe, Helen Powell, and Howard Ingalsbe, as well as numerous other family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Richard and Ed Ingalsbe, and his sister, Harriett Sobin.

A casual memorial potluck dinner will be held at the Tecumseh Fire Station at noon on Saturday, June 6th.  All family and friends are invited.

Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A memorial service will be held at a later date for Bruce Wayne Clayburn, 66, West Plains, Missouri.

Mr. Clayburn died at 3:55 a.m., Monday, May 25, 2015, at Ozarks Medical Center.

He was born November 12, 1948, at Chicago, Illinois, to Richard Clayburn and Audrey Gibbons Clayburn.  He was married on January 15, 1977, at Bloomington, Illinois, to Donitta “Lynn” Nelson.  Mr. Clayburn was a retired veteran, having served with the United States Navy.  He was a member of Cloud 9 Ranch, where he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Lynn Clayburn, Desloge, Missouri; two daughters, Jennifer Clayburn, fiancé Joe Cook, Bloomington, Illinois and Cattie George, husband, Josh, West Plains, Missouri; five grandchildren, Shelby, Ashlea, Mason, Aubree and Kennedie; two sisters, Suzanne Rosenthal, husband, Richard and Patricia Kabrin, all of Chicago, Illinois; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents and one brother, Richard “Dick” Clayburn, precede him in death.

Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Winifred Uhlmann Gentry, 95, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 2, 2015, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Gentry died at 6:30 p.m., Friday, May 29, 2015, at West Vue Nursing Center.

She was born May 4, 1920, at Buckhart, Douglas County, Missouri, to Hugo Uhlmann and Lucy Dell Eaton Uhlmann. She graduated from Ava High School on May 13, 1939 and on June 4, 1939, she was married at Buckhart, Missouri, to Curtis Rubin “C. R.” Gentry, who preceded her in death on January 3, 2004. Mrs. Gentry was a member of First Baptist Church for over sixty years where she was a member of the Ruth Sunday School class. She was also a member of the Mizpah Rebekah Lodge #77 for sixty-six years until the chapter closed; during her membership she held many offices, both locally and at the state level.  Mrs. Gentry’s family was her focus in life.

She is survived by three children, Curtis Gentry, wife, Vera, Lacey’s Spring, Alabama, Janice Smith, husband, Kenneth, Houston, Alabama and Kenneth Gentry, wife, Janet, Joplin, Missouri; five grandchildren, Tammy Cooper, husband, Greg, Tracy Humphries, husband, Brent, Doug Gentry, Michael Gentry, wife, Amanda and Matthew Gentry, wife, Mary; six great-grandchildren, Amber Lamb, husband, Jerrod, Heather Cooper, Aaron Cooper, Jessica Jones, Logan Humphries and Landon Humphries; one great-great-granddaughter, Oakleigh Jones; and many nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, two brothers, Oscar and Arno Uhlmann and two sisters, Freida Kutter Merten and Ida Brazeal, precede her in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Monday, and from 10:00 a.m.until service time on Tuesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to Breast Cancer Society and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A memorial service will be held at a later date for Bonnie C. Hord, 67, West Plains, Missouri.

Mrs. Hord died at 5:45 a.m., Saturday, May 23, 2015, at NHC Healthcare, surrounded by her family after a long hard battle with cancer.

She was born September 6, 1947, at Middlesboro, Kentucky, to Andrew Cobb and Clara Jones Cobb Cheshier.  On August 7, 1967, she was married to Reggie Hord at Ashton, Illinois.  Bonnie had lived at Lamplight for the past fourteen years.  She loved being with her family and friends and had an unforgettable smile.  She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by four children, Stacey Matlock, McClure, Illinois, Darrell Hord, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Doug Hord, Fort Wayne, Indiana and Ryan Hord, West Plains, Missouri; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; her mother, Clara Cheshier, West Plains, Missouri; three sisters, Betty Beck, Pat Jens and Judy Minge; three brothers, Gary Cobb, William Cobb and Robert Cobb; and many nieces and nephews.

Her father, one infant daughter, Vicky Sue and one infant brother, Kenneth Cobb, precede her in death.

Memorial Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Activity Fund at NHC Healthcare and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A celebration of life for Judith Lee Ray, 73, West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m., Sunday, May 24, 2015, at the South Campus of First Baptist Church.

Mrs. Ray died at 1:44 a.m., Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at her home.

She was born May 9, 1942, at Hampton, Arkansas, to Dewey Quentin Amyx and Dorothy Jane (Hughes) Amyx.  She spent most of her childhood in Memphis, Tennessee. On November 22, 1989, she was married at Willow Springs, Missouri, to David J. Ray; then moved with him to Concordia, Kansas in 1991, before returning to West Palins in 2010.  She held a strong Christian faith was a member of First Baptist Church of West Plains.  She loved children and loved being outside, viewing God’s wonderful creation.

She is survived by her husband, David J. Ray, of the family home; two children, Lee Freeman, wife, Brenda, West Plains, Missouri and Wes Freeman, wife, Heather, Cuba, Kansas; two step-children, Cindy Hamade, Charlottsville, Virginia and Laura Stewart, husband, Jim, Colorado Springs, Colorado; six grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; one brother, Andrew Henley; two sisters, Erin Farmer and Jana Nelson, husband, Duane; and one aunt and uncle, several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Her parents and one brother, Jack Amyx, precede her in death.

Memorial Contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of West Plains, or to WATOTO, (watoto.com) an African children’s fund that Mrs. Ray supported and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Private graveside services will be held at a later date for Heman Herbert Judd, 80, West Plains, Missouri.

Mr. Judd died at 3:45 p.m., Monday, May 18, 2015, at Ozarks Medical Center.

He was born January 20, 1935, at Rover, Missouri, to George Ruel Judd and Lillie Marie Judd.

He is survived by nieces and nephews, Margaret Collins, Debbie Thames, Frank Judd, Kenny Judd, Marilyn Lair, James Judd, Kathy Young, Betsy Batesel and Robert Judd; and two sisters-in-law, Wanda Judd and Louise Judd, both of West Plains.

His parents and two brothers, Ted Judd and Francis Judd, precede him in death.

The family would like to thank Brooke Haven Healthcare for their special care of Heman.  Memorial Contributions may be made to Brooke Haven Activity Fund and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Edna May Conrad, 90, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 20, 2015, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Conrad died at 5:55 a.m., Sunday, May 17, 2015, at West Vue Nursing Center.

She was born December 16, 1924, in Izard County, Arkansas, to Cecil Anderson Jones and Hattie Maude Cliff Jones.  On April 7, 1949, she was married in Howell County, Missouri, to Edward Bell, who preceded her in death on December 12, 1974.  On May 6, 1977, she was married at Oakland, Michigan, to Lester Conrad, who preceded her in death on December 3, 1992.  Mrs. Conrad enjoyed puzzles and loved going to church and gospel music.  She had no children of her own, but she partly raised two very special nieces, Rosalee Tharp and Melinda Peel.  Mrs. Conrad was a member of Calvary Pentecostal Tabernacle.

She is survived by one sister, Eva Sams, husband, Floyd; four half-sisters; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husbands, one infant daughter, Cathern May Bell, three brothers, three sisters and two half-brothers, precede her in death.

Mrs. Conrad will lie in state from 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, until service time at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the New Hope Cemetery.  Memorial Contributions may be made to Gideon Bible Society or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Edna Virginia Vaughan, 87, Huntsville, Alabama, formerly of Caulfield, Missouri, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, May 17, 2015, at Big Springs (Bly) Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Vaughan died Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at her home.

She was born November 17, 1927, in Howell County, Missouri, to James William Marshall and Minnie Idelle Callahan Marshall.  On March 13, 1945, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Charles B. Vaughan, who preceded her in death February 24, 1994.  Mrs. Vaughan was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, flowers, and feeding birds, especially hummingbirds.

She is survived by two children, Donna Ryan, husband, John,  Huntsville, Alabama and Larry Vaughan, wife, Angela, New Orleans, Louisiana; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one brother, Preston Marshall, wife, Pauline, Caulfield, Missouri; one sister, Betty Lou Sparks; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, two brothers, Paul and Junior Marshall and three sisters, Orene Pausman, Mary Sue Bean Brown and Marie Marshall, precede her in death.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m., until 12:00 Noon at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.   Memorial Contributions may be made to Big Springs (Bly) Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Illa Faye Hicks, 80, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 15, 2015, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Hicks died at 8:55 a.m., May 11, 2015, at Ozarks Medical Center.

She was born August 20, 1934, in the State of Arkansas, to Hubert Franklin Shannon and Mary Etta Pendergrass Shannon.  She was married to Marvin Elwood Mize, who preceded her in death on October 26, 1964.  On October 7, 1970, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Glenn Hicks, who preceded her in death on May 15, 1997.  Mrs. Hicks was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and was of the Pentecostal faith.

She is survived by six children, Ronnie Mize, Linda Roberts, husband, Mike, Tereasa Murray, husband, David, Rick Mize, wife, Paula, Mary Thompson, husband, Dan and Leasia Driscoll; thirteen grandchildren; thirty great-grandchildren; one brother, Harold Shannon, wife, Anna Faye; one sister, Lucille Summers, husband, Bud; many nieces and nephews; and special friend, Gary Hoover.

Her parents, husbands, one great-grandchild, Kaleb and one sister, Mary Christine Howard, precede her in death.

Mrs. Hicks will lie in state from 5:00 p.m. Thursday until service time on Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorial Contributions may be made to Hammond Mill Bible Camp or VFW Auxiliary and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A memorial service will be held at a later date for William Lee VenDouris, 76, West Plains, Missouri.

Mr. VenDouris died at 3:40 a.m., Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born December 25, 1938, at South Gate, California, to William F. and Miriam VenDouris.  He was married to Sue McLoughlin.  Bill enjoyed woodworking, fishing and camping.

He is survived by his wife, Sue VenDouris, of the family home; one daughter, Nancy Allen and her children, Austin and Amber; one step-son, Eric Runyon, wife, Stephanie and their children, Samantha and Chelsea; all of San Diego, California; one sister, Gladys Anderson, West Plains, Missouri; sister-in-law, Carol McLoughlin; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jill and Frank Mydler; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Neil and Joan McLoughlin; and many nieces and nephews.

His parents and one son, William VenDouris, precede him in death.

Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Texas Cunningham Dryden, 83, Branson, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 13, 2015, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Dryden died at 10:25 p.m., Thursday, May 7, 2015, at her home.

She was born April 20, 1932, at Perryton, Texas, to Frank and Mavis Boren Cunningham.  On March 17, 1951, she was married at Greenview, Texas, to Robert Lee “Bob” Dryden, who preceded her in death on January 16, 1998.  They were the proud parents of three children:  Texas Gail, Nancy Kay and Robert Lee, Jr.  Texas and Bob were longtime residents of West Plains, Missouri, moving there in 1962 and were members of the First United Methodist Church.  Texas retired from Walmart after a twenty-three year career.  She was truly a groundbreaker, as she became only the third female assistant manager in the entire Walmart Corporation.  Later in life, Texas became very interested in photography and genealogy and made contact and friends with many previously unknown and now not-so-distant relatives.

She is survived by her children, Texas Gail Raymond, husband, Lee, Chugiak, Alaska, Nancy Kay Dryden, Branson, Missouri and son, Robert Lee Dryden, Jr., wife, Laurie, Republic, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Stacey Balmer-Brown, husband, Curtis, Ames, Iowa; Kristi Buhler, husband, Steven, Eagle River, Alaska, Wesley Breeden, wife, Jackie, Broomfield, Colorado, Lindsey Breeden, Branson, Missouri, Aaron Raymond, Eagle River, Alaska, Kris Dryden, Bella Vista, Arkansas and Emily Dryden, Republic, Missouri; six great-grandchildren, Andrew, Chelsea, Jonathan, Jaxson, Kellen and Abigail Texas; and many other very special family members and friends.

Her husband, father and step-mother, Frank and Edna Teetot Cunningham, her mother and step-father, JC and Mavis Mason, and one brother, Richard Cunningham, precede her in death.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery.  Memorial Contributions may be made to Wayland Baptist University and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Ronald Phillip Decker, 69, Dora, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at Sweeton Pond Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Decker died 4:50 a.m., Friday, May 8, 2015, at his home.

He was born July 2, 1945, at West Plains, Missouri, to Eldon Phillip Decker and Mary Eva Routh Decker.  Mr. Decker was a painter, contractor and antique dealer.  He enjoyed collecting antiques, camping and gardening.

He is survived by special friend, Roger Carter, Dora, Missouri; one brother, Joe Decker, wife, Connie, Dora, Missouri, one sister, Loeta Camden, West Plains, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Juanita Decker, Dora, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents, two brothers, Gary and Jay Decker, and one brother-in-law, Denver Camden, precede him in death.

Mr. Decker will lie in state from 5:00 p.m., Tuesday until 12:00 Noon Wednesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial Contributions may be made to the family and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Melvin Heinrich, 82, Caulfield, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 12, 2015, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Heinrich died at 11:00 p.m., Friday, May 8, 2015, at his home.

He was born August 8, 1932, at Hocomo, Missouri, to Lowell Emmitt Heinrich and Lottie Downing Heinrich.  Mr. Heinrich was a veteran, having served as a Corporal with the United States Army Signal Corps during the Korean War.  On November 28, 1959, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Argie Lou Meeks.  Mr. Heinrich retired from Baxter Lab and was a cattle farmer.  Melvin was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who loved spending time with his family, working on the family farm, fishing, flea markets and salvaging old junk.  He always had a smile and a story to tell anyone.  Mr. Heinrich was a member of the Church of Christ and attended Free Union Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife, Argie Heinrich, of the family home; one son, Chris Runion, wife, Twyla, Mountain Home, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Scott Runion, wife, Nikki, Brittany Runion, fiancé, Jeremy Helms, Katrina Runion and Mikeala Runion; two step-grandchildren, Emalee and Marlee Brashear; three sisters, Zelma Inman, husband, Bill, Loriane Painter, husband, Clayton and Doris Brown; one brother-in-law, Tom Meeks; and one sister-in-law, Betty Meeks.

His parents, one infant brother and one brother-in-law, Harold Meeks, precede him in death.

Visitation will be held from 7:00 until 8:00 p.m. Monday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Amy Cemetery.  Memorial Contributions may be made to Paragould Children’s Home and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Viola Lucille Englen, 84, Myrtle, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, West Plains, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Englen died at 1:35 a.m., Thursday, May 7, 2015, at Shady Oaks Healthcare Center, Thayer, Missouri.

She was born May 30, 1930, at Miami, Florida, to John Lee Wright and Leath Fisher Wright.  On April 10, 1953, she was married in the State of Texas, to David Glassford, who preceded her in death on July 18, 1996.  On April 29, 2000, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Otes Englen.  Mrs. Englen was a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force.  She was the retired postmaster of Liverpool, Texas.  She enjoyed helping people and volunteering with numerous charities.  Mrs. Englen was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Thayer, Missouri.

She is survived by her husband, Otes Englen, Myrtle, Missouri; two children, Guy Glassford, wife, Anna, Sweeney, Texas and Diane Adams, husband, Marshall, Alvin, Texas; one step-son, Dave Englen, wife, Carol, State of Colorado; eight grandchildren, Monique, Russell, Janine, Nicole, Jenette, Danelle, Davey and Doug; fourteen great-grandchildren; her sister Cora, of the State of California; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, first husband, three sisters, three brothers and one step-son, Phillip Englen, precede her in death.

Mrs. Englen will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Liverpool Cemetery, Liverpool, Texas.  Memorial Contributions may be made to Shriner’s Children’s Hospital and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Graveside services for Ronald Lee Collins, 53, Pomona, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at Oak Grove Cemetery, also known as Buff Cemetery, Pomona, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Collins died at 8:00 a.m., Friday, May 8, 2015, at his home.

He was born February 10, 1962, at Siloam Springs, Missouri, to Everett Collins and Flora “Adline” Thompson Collins. He worked as a mechanic and loved to hunt and fish.  Later in life he found a love for woodworking and became an avid wood carver.

He is survived by three children, Jennifer Bunting, Branson, Missouri, Stacy Madden, husband, Aubrey, Anchorage, Alaska and Preston Collins, wife, Lacey, Cabool, Missouri; six grandchildren, Cameron Bunting, Josie Hutchinson, Jakob, Lyndsie and Brayden Madden and Joel Collins; six brothers; three sisters; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

His parents, one infant granddaughter, Rylee Collins, four brothers, Keith, Kelly, Edward “Randy” and Robert Collins, three sisters, Carolyn Moffitt, Mildred Harmon and Ann Turnbull, precede him in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Monday, at Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial Contributions may be made to any charity of choice and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.