Obituaries

Graveside services for Robert Wayne Thompson, 69, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 21, 2015, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Thompson died at 6:54 p.m., Monday, March 16, 2015, at Ozarks Medical Center.

He was born November 27, 1945, at Olden, Missouri, to George Boone Thompson and Delilah Blanche Thompson. Robert graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1964. Mr. Thompson was employed with DRS, formerly known as Southwest Truck Body, for twenty-four years.  He was an avid horseman, was a member of the Missouri Fox Trotter Association and enjoyed playing pinochle. Mr. Thompson was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by two brothers, Richard Thompson, wife, Brenda, West Plains and Norman Eugene Thompson, wife, Donna, Arlington, Texas; two sisters, Kathy Hollingshad, husband, Guy and Wanda Heselton, all of West Plains; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

His parents, one brother, George Alvin Thompson and one brother-in-law, Alvin Heselton, precede him in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday at the Langston Street Chapel of 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.

Funeral services for Lloyd Estel Pendergrass, 91, Springfield, Missouri, will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, March 21, 2015, at Gainesville Church of Christ, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Pendergrass died at 3:53 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at The Manor at Elfindale, Springfield, Missouri.

He was born January 21, 1924, at Trail, Missouri, to Edward Pendergrass and Nola Freeman Pendergrass. On February 16, 1947, he was married at Drury, Missouri, to Thelma Lucille Manary. Mr. Pendergrass was a veteran, having served with the United States Navy during World War II. Before his retirement, he worked as a carpenter and was a farmer. Mr. Pendergrass was a Minister for many Churches of Christ in the area, including Clarkridge, Arkansas, Arbyrd, Missouri, Ball Church of Christ at Dora, Missouri and Pine Ridge Church of Christ at Souder, Missouri.

He is survived by his wife, Thelma Pendergrass, Springfield, Missouri; four children, Rickey Lee Pendergrass, Eldridge, Missouri, Mickey Dean Pendergrass, wife, Jewel, Mountain Home, Arkansas, Sandra Kay McFarland, husband, Bill, Springfield, Missouri and Sherry Ann Murray, husband, Ed, Riverton, Wyoming; sixteen grandchildren; thirty-three great-grandchildren; four brothers, Eli Pendergrass, Dale Pendergrass, wife, Betty, Charley Pendergrass, wife, Louise and Larry Pendergrass, wife, Sandra; four sisters, Geneva Johnson, husband, Eugene, Doroline Barnes, Ann Newton and Shirley Hart, husband, Robert; and many nieces and nephews.

His parents, one infant son, two grandchildren, Shala Nicole Pendergrass and Casey Randal Murray, eight brothers, Paul, Ronnie, Claude, Buck, Carl and Jack Pendergrass and T. J. and Carl Parsley, and five sisters, Euna Uhlman, Pauline Thompson, Verlie Freeman, Orpha Freeman and Dorothy Abbott, precede him in death.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Friday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains, Missouri.  Burial will be at the Pine Ridge Cemetery, Souder, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to Fair Haven Children’s Home or Pine Ridge Cemetery, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main Street, West Plains, MO 65775.

A Memorial Service for Bobbi Sue Fox will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 22, 2015, at Union Grove Church.

Bobbi S. Fox, the daughter of the late Charles “Dewayne” Walker and Velma Katherine Perkins Walker, was born December 6, 1956 in West Plains, Missouri. She entered into eternal rest March 14, 2015, at the age of fifty-eight years.

On August 1, 1981, she was married at Rover, Missouri, to Danny Fox. Bobbi was a dedicated, compassionate nurse for almost twenty-five years, having graduated student of the year in 1991. She enjoyed making flower arrangements, bargain shopping and was a published poet. She loved her family and friends and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. Bobbi was a member of the Church of Christ faith.

She is survived by her husband, Danny Fox, of the family home; one daughter, Danielle Fox Collins; seven grandchildren, Bricen Collins, Braden Collins, Brenton Collins, Noah LeVey, Aaliyah LeVey, Michael Woodard and Makenzie Woodard; three brothers, Mark Walker, wife, Mickey, Keith Walker and Danny Walker; lifelong best friend and sister-in-law, Rosalea Hensley; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; special friend and niece, Courtney Gale; and devoted friends, Sheila, Madalyn, Kelly, Pam and Linda.

Her parents and one daughter, Danae Fox Woodard, precede her in death.

Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A Visitation Celebration of Life Service for Carol Sue Parrish, 64, West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 6:00 until 7:30 p.m., Monday, March 16, 2015, at First Baptist Church, South Campus, West Plains, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Parrish died at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, March 7, 2015, at her home.

She was born November 12, 1950, at St. Louis, Missouri, to Robert Irving Kurth and Mae June Poole Kurth. On November 18, 1971, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Doug Parrish. Mrs. Parrish was a homemaker and was a medical coder in the oncology department at Ozarks Medical Center. She enjoyed crafts and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Doug Parrish, of the family home; two children, Amy Green, husband, Chris, West Plains, Missouri and Zachary Parrish, Colorado Springs, Colorado; two grandchildren, Hayden Green and Daegen Green; one brother, Kenneth Kurth, Pomona, Missouri; three sisters, Linda Allen, husband, Ed, South Fork, Missouri, Meredith Brewer, husband, Jimmy, Thayer, Missouri and Patricia Taylor, husband, Buddy, Horatio, Arkansas; three half-brothers, Jimmy Moore, Horatio, Arkansas, Bobby Kurth, wife, Julie, West Plains, Missouri and Danny Kurth, State of Nebraska; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents and one sister, Joanna Peer, precede her in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to West Plains Soccer Association, West Plains High School Class of 1969, OMC Oncology Department or King’s Basket Ball Organization and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Jackie “Jack” Wayne Hunter, 81, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 14, 2015 in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Hunter entered into eternal rest at 2:27 p.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at his home.  He was born December 29, 1933 at Springfield, Missouri the son of the late Roy Stone Hunter and Rosella Finkbinner Hunter. He attended the West Plains High School with the Class of 1953.  Mr. Hunter was a veteran having served during the Korean Conflict with the United States Marine Corps from 1953 to 1956.  On June 23,1978, he was married at Willow Springs, Missouri to Pauline Korte.  Before his retirement, Mr. Hunter was a lifetime member of the California Iron Workers Local #433.  After retirement, he was the manager of the Heart Of The Ozarks Fairgrounds for several years.  Jack enjoyed all things “Zizzer”; he loved to be anywhere there was a Zizzer.   His passion was following all Zizzer sports and supporting the coaches and students.  Mr. Hunter was also an avid Mizzou, Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs fan.

He is survived by his wife, Pauline Hunter, of the family home; one son, Tony Phares, West Plains, Missouri; five daughters, Tammy Melvin, husband, Dale, West Plains, Missouri, Kim Reyes, Rogers, Arkansas, Brenda Hovey, husband, Keith, West Plains, Missouri, Bonnie Low, husband, Johnny, West Plains, Missouri, and Belinda Kirkland, husband, David, Branson, Missouri; ten grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren;  one sister, Betty Dunaway, Willow Springs, Missouri; sister-in-laws, Wanda Hunter, West Plains, Missouri and Kristy Hunter, Morris, Illinois; and several nieces and nephews

His parents, four brothers, Roy Edward, Tom, Bobby Joe and Richard Hunter, and brother-in-law, Sidney Dunaway, precede him in death.

Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 13th, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Oak Lawn Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Three Rivers Hospice and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Carol Ann Hewitt, 62, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 13, 2015, at Davis Creek Community Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home

Mrs. Hewitt died at 10:56 a.m., Sunday, March 8, 2015, at her home.

She was born January 22, 1953, in Greene County, Missouri, to Amos Harold Hewitt and Neva Mae Jones Hewitt Weaver. Carol enjoyed playing pool and played in many tournaments while living in Illinois; she also enjoyed sewing, reading, word search puzzles and horseback riding. She loved spending time with her family. Mrs. Hewitt was a Christian.

She is survived by two children, Tamara Croney, husband, Jay, West Plains, Missouri and Mindy Curbow, husband, Raymond, Thayer, Missouri; six grandchildren, Anthony Croney, Austin Croney, Dalton Hewitt, Charity Hewitt, Everett Walker and Mikayla Walker; one great-granddaughter, Sophia Croney; four brothers, Harold Hewitt, Rock Island, Illinois, Robert Hewitt, Gary Taylor and Larry Weaver, all of Niangua, Missouri; two sisters, Linda Dotson, Branson, Missouri and Merry Adkinson, husband, Rick, Niangua, Missouri; and several nieces, nephews and friends.

Her parents, one granddaughter, Elizabeth Croney and one sister, Brenda Kay Donahue, 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 Davis Creek Community Cemetery, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Norma Ruth McWilliams, 86, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at First United Methodist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home

Mrs. McWilliams died at 6:38 p.m., Saturday, March 7, 2015, at Ozarks Medical Center.

She was born June 16, 1928, in Clark County, Missouri, to Virgil Courtney and Anna Ruth Morrison Courtney. On June 29, 1947, she was married at Kahoka, Missouri, to Donald Ferris McWilliams, who preceded her in death on December 11, 2010. She attended Teacher’s College at Kirksville, Missouri and received her LPN license in the late 1960’s. Later in life she joined the Peace Corps, serving in the Philippines with her husband, where they formed lifelong friendships with other Peace Corps members. She was also a 4-H leader and a Sunday school teacher and superintendent when her children were growing up. Mrs. McWilliams was a member of First United Methodist Church for over forty years.

She is survived by five children, Donna Taylor, husband, Terence, Nashville, Tennessee, Scott McWilliams, wife, Judy, West Plains, Missouri, Patricia Lamb, husband, Kurt, South Korea, Nancy Amyx, husband, Kim, Caulfield, Missouri and Mary Lou Klingensmith, husband, James, St. Louis, Missouri; fourteen grandchildren, Robert “Tad” Taylor, wife, Melinni, Jennifer Ruth Raisanen, husband, Peter, Jeremiah McWilliams, wife, Gwen, Levi McWilliams, wife, Anna, Amy Chickles, husband, Justin, Luke Andermann, wife, Stephanie, Matt Amyx, Tof McWilliams, wife, Beth, Lisa Barslow, husband, Judd, Samantha Cooper, husband, Darren, Eric Amyx, Jason Lamb, wife, Vanessa, Heather Lloyd, husband, Chris and Matthew Klingensmith; twenty-one great-grandchildren, Chase, Chanel, Ainsley, Andrew, Tate, Hayes, Sloane, August, Inara, Elliott, Brighton, Braydon, Nicholas, Anna, Tetagan, Aidan, Miles, Shelby, Brooks, Jackson and Sarah; one brother-in-law, Richard McWilliams; two sisters-in-law, Marilyn Otte and Celia McWilliams; and several beloved nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, one brother, Leore and one sister, Juanita, precede her in death.

Visitation will be held from 5:30 until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Donald Ray McGoldrick, 80, Caulfield, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2015, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. McGoldrick died at 5:10 a.m., Thursday, March 5, 2015, at his daughter’s home.

He was born September 9, 1934, at Elijah, Missouri, to Harry Iverson McGoldrick and Doris Sumner McGoldrick Ledbetter. On April 17, 1953, he was married at Melbourne, Arkansas, to Janet Carolene West, who preceded him in death on March 21, 2012. Mr. McGoldrick worked as a heavy equipment operator and was a dairy farmer in the Caulfield area for many years. He enjoyed horses, playing music and the C.B. radio. Mr. McGoldrick was a member of the Church of Christ and attended Elijah Church of Christ.

He is survived by five children, Deborah Newman, husband, Eugene, Elizabeth, Arkansas, Blandy McGoldrick, Loxley, Alabama, Laketa Eagleman, husband, Randall, West Plains, Missouri, Jeana Vandermast, husband, Nuebach, Mountain Home, Arkansas and Shanna Kesling, husband, William, Blue Springs, Missouri; fourteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; one brother, Jimmy Dale Ledbetter, West Plains, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents, wife, one daughter, Lorie Johnston, one son, Carl Ray McGoldrick and three sisters, Peggy Evans, Patsy Brower and Gayla Auffert, precede him in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Fowler Chapel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Association or M.D. Anderson Hospital, Houston, Texas, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Oscar Lee Rader, 80, West Plains, Missouri will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 9, 2015, at Willow Springs City Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Rader died at 2:26 a.m., Thursday, March 5, 2015, at his daughter’s home.

He was born September 29, 1934, at Willow Springs, Missouri, to John Harvey Rader and Ruby Benton Rader. Mr. Rader was a veteran, having served with the United States Army. On November 9, 1959, he was married in the State of Michigan, to Edna Rose Ostrander, who preceded him in death on February 6, 2014. Before his retirement, he was employed with Missouri Department of Transportation. Mr. Rader was a member of the Willow Springs Auxiliary Police Department, was an EMT and a Ham Operator with the call number of WAOPPO.

He is survived by six children, Gerald Summers, Clarksville, Arkansas, Steve Rader, wife, Patsy, Mountain View, Missouri, Riley Rader, wife, Melody, Camdenton, Missouri, Robin Moore, husband, Charlie, Pomona, Missouri, Chuck Rader, West Plains, Missouri and Scotty Rader, West Plains, Missouri; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Judy Hammond, husband, Bill, West Plains, Missouri and Sue Stewart, Willow Springs, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; and many other family members.

His parents, wife, one daughter, Carolyn Collins, son-in-law, Bim Collins, one sister, Lola Mae and three brothers, Tom, Elwood and Bill, precede him in death.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Sunday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Riverways Hospice or Shaw Cancer Treatment Center of Ozarks Medical Center, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Vernetie Goble, 98, West Plains, Missouri will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 7, 2015, at Howell Valley Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Goble died at 5:07 p.m., Sunday, March 1, 2015, at West Vue Nursing Center.

She was born October 2, 1916, at Mitchell, Arkansas, to William R. and Hattie Lee Sublett. She was married September 9, 1933, to Ewell Copeland, who preceded her in death and on January 13, 1962, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Samuel Leslie Goble, who preceded her in death on May 20, 2001. Before her retirement, Mrs. Goble had worked at International Shoe Company and Murrell’s Cleaners. She was a babysitter for many children whom she dearly loved. Mrs. Goble was a member of the Olde Tyme Full Gospel Church.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews, including, Paul Good, wife, Erma, Charles Good, wife Nondes, and Rose Ann Riley, husband, Bob, all of West Plains, Bonnie Hamby, husband, Marion, Independence, Missouri and Wanda Brown, Waynesville, Missouri; many cousins, including Jerry Webb, West Plains, Missouri; and her West Vue family.

Her parents, husbands, three sisters and one brother, precede her in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m., Friday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Howell Valley Cemetery or Olde Tyme Full Gospel Church, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Linda Marie Bunch, 49, West Plains, Missouri will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 8, 2015, at the Howell County Rural Fire Station, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Bunch died at 12:27 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 2015, at Cox South, Springfield, Missouri.

She was born April 25, 1965, at St. Louis, Missouri, to Arthur H. Webers and Patricia Hastings Webers. On June 5, 1983, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Verlin Bunch. She worked as a Medical Technician for Willow Care. She loved all sports and loved her grandchildren; she was always ready to help anyone. Mrs. Bunch was a member of the United Freewill Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Verlin Bunch, of the family home; two children, Shawna Tandy and Shaine Bunch, both of West Plains; four grandchildren, Jaden Tandy, Tristan Tandy, Lane Bunch and Maisie Bixler; her mother, Patricia Webers, West Plains, Missouri; one brother, Stuart Webers, wife, Tracy, Mountain Home, Arkansas; and one sister, Laura Rosencrans, husband, Ron, Nixa, Missouri.

Her father and one brother, Artie Webers, precede her in death.

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

Ronald Dale Shipman, 74, West Plains, Missouri passed away at 8:25 p.m., Monday, March 2, 2015, at Brooke Haven Health Care.

He was born February 4, 1941, at Raton, New Mexico, to Melvin Dale Shipman and Mary Ellen Garton Shipman. Ron grew up in Texas, but chose to live in Missouri, the State he loved for most of his life. He enjoyed fishing, reading, model trains and baseball; he was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, and he passed on to his daughter, Kim, his great love of animals and the outdoors. Ron worked for Sears for several years in Texas, rising to the position of assistant manager; ending that career in Odessa, Texas. Following that he was self-employed as an electrician during which time he moved to Missouri. He moved on to long haul trucking for a few years, then returned to Texas where he worked as a shrimper out of Aransas Pass for a short time before moving back to Missouri where he managed the Flying M Ranch at Willow Springs, Missouri. He returned to probably his most enjoyable career driving over the road transport. He loved being able to see the country. Ron was a good father, son, brother and friend to all that knew him.

He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Ann Shipman Trebesch, Victoria, Texas; his stepchildren, Scott Brown and family, West Plains, Rob Brown and family, Pomona, Missouri and Grace Elaine Shoemaker-Smith and family, State of New Mexico; sister-in-law, Regina Kay Shipman and family, Amarillo, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.

His parents, one brother, Donald Jay Shipman and his step-mother, Doris Shipman, precede him in death.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or American Cancer Society, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  In compliance with Ron’s wishes, there will be no services and his ashes will be placed at the site of his choosing.

Frances Ruel Judd, 83, West Plains, Missouri, died at 9:50a.m., Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at Ozarks Medical Center.

He was born July 9, 1931, at Rover, Missouri, to George and Marie Judd. On June 30, 1954, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Wanda Barnett. He enjoyed reading, fishing and hunting. Before his retirement, Mr. Judd was a bridge carpenter for Frisco Railroad.

He is survived by his wife, Wanda Judd, of the family home; six children, Margaret Collins, West Plains, Frank Judd, West Plains, Marilyn Lair, husband, Michael, Parkville, Missouri, James Judd, wife Kelly, West Plains, Kathy Young, husband, Dennis, West Plains and Robert Judd, wife, Melissa, West Plains; fourteen grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Heman Judd, West Plains; and one sister-in-law, Louise Judd, West Plains.

His parents, one brother, Ted Judd and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank and Belle Barnett, 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 Joe Mullins, 79, Temple, Georgia, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at Baptist Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Mullins died February 27, 2015, at his home.

He was born March 2, 1935, at Bakersfield, Missouri, to John William Mullins and Madge Bertha Holland Mullins. He graduated from Bakersfield High School. Mr. Mullins was a veteran, having served with the United States Army. On June 30, 1995, he was married in Cobb County, Georgia, to Patricia Gilles. He was a supervisor at Bankhead Enterprises and the owner of Import Engine Exchange. He enjoyed softball, bowling, gambling (especially slot machines), gardening, taking care of his farm animals and working on cars and farm machinery.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Mullins, of the family home; one daughter, Patsy “Pam” Mullins; four step-children, Rick Brandt, Lisa Brandt, Gina Austin, husband, Bret and Laurie Brandt; one granddaughter, Jodi Mullins; seven step-grandchildren, Zachary Nalley, Lindy Jenkins, Allie Adams, Ivy Austin, Christopher Adams, Emily Adams and Joey Brandt; three step-great-grandchildren; six brothers, Gene Mullins, Jack Mullins, wife, Beth, Billy Mullins, wife, Connie, Rex Mullins, James “Gib” Mullins, wife, Melba and Chuck Mullins, wife, Diana; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents, first wife of twenty-six years, Winnie Mullins and one brother, Bob Mullins, precede him in death.

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

Funeral services for Donna Faye Cline, 69, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 28, 2015 in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Cline died 5:51 p.m., Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at West Vue Nursing Center. She was born July 7, 1945 at Royal Oak in Oregon County, Missouri to Samuel Charles Campbell and Murl Estella Lynch Campbell.  On September 2, 1961, she was married at Alton, Missouri to Daniel Burton Cline.  Mrs. Cline was an avid Cardinal’s Baseball fan, loved volleyball, fishing, wild flowers and spending time out of doors.  Also, she enjoyed her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren.  Mrs. Cline was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church of West Plains where she had taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She loved her church and her church family.

She is survived by her husband, Daniel Cline, of the family home; three children, Ramona Dawn Talburt, husband, Wayne, Sycamore, Missouri, Danny Scott Cline, wife, Tina, West Plains, Missouri and Monica Sha Tate, husband, Brandon, Sparta, Missouri; six grandchildren, Grant Dixon Talburt, Seth Daniel Talburt, Caleb Daniel Cline, Madison Fay Cline, Elissa Tate and Megan Talburt; one brother, Glen “Jack” Campbell, Royal Oak, Missouri; one sister, Denna Warren, husband, Cleve, West Plains, Missouri; sister-in-law, Mary Campbell, West Plains, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, one brother, Cecil “Pete” Campbell, sister-in-law, Imogene Campbell, nephew, Ricky Campbell and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Oran and Geneva Cline, precede her in death.

Visitation will be from 6:00 until 7:30 p.m., Friday, February 27, 2015 at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Huddleston Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Debbie Greeson, 59, Springfield, Missouri will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 1, 2015, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Debbie passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015, at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born May 5, 1955, at Mountain View, Arkansas, to Cecil Edward and Cordie Bell Harris Snethern. Debbie graduated from West Plains High School and on August 28, 1982, was married at West Plains, Missouri to Tony Greeson. Before her retirement in 2010, Mrs. Greeson was a cosmetologist in Springfield from 1993 to 2010, prior to that she was employed at Maxine’s Steakhouse in West Plains for many years.

She is survived by her loving husband, Tony Greeson, of the home; one daughter, Malinda York and husband, Jimmy; three step-children, Tonya Hammons, Alan Greeson, and Lori Bonnot and husband, Patrick; eight grandchildren, Nichelle Hammons, Maegan York, Austin York, Dolan Hammons, Claire Bonnot, Truman Bonnot, Klein Bonnot, and Alden Bonnot; two brothers, J.B. Snethern and wife, Andi, Jerry Snethern and wife, Joyce; one sister Louise Roberson and husband Ronald; two sister-in-laws, Ruby Snethern and Mary Snethern; life-long friend Bonnie Setliff and many nieces and nephews.

Her parents, four brothers, Bud, J.C, Dean, and Randall Snethern, one sister, Maxine Duncan, two nephews and one great-nephew, preceded her in death.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Saturday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Francis LaChapelle, 80, West Plains, Missouri will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 2, 2015, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. LaChapelle returned home with the Lord at 3:15 p.m., Tuesday, February 24, 2015, at West Vue Nursing Center.

He was born January 4, 1935, as the eldest of four children in Escanaba, Michigan from the union of Vida and Frank LaChapelle. On March 9, 1974, he married his forever soulmate Francy LaChapelle. They were married in the Los Angeles LDS temple for all time and eternity. Of this union, one son and two daughters were born. Francy brought four daughters into the marriage that Frank loved as his own. Together they raised those seven children in West Plains, Missouri. Frank worked at West Vue Nursing Center for more than twenty years. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for almost fifty years. Frank loved to serve others. His passion was model trains and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his loving wife, Francy; one son and twelve daughters. The surviving children are: Diana, Dana, Denise, Francene, Dawn, Debra, Leann (all from first wife, Janet), Lori (from second wife, Mary), Susan, Kathy, Terresa, Annette (brought to the marriage) and Aaron, Jennifer and Amber (from current union). He is also survived by one sister; an “adopted” son, Brent Easley; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

His parents, one sister, one brother and two daughters, precede him in death.

Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Monday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Katie Yevgeniyevna Dudko, 8, Willow Springs, Missouri will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 26, 2015, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Katie died at 7:15 a.m., Saturday, February 21, 2015, at her home.

She was born December 30, 2006, at Vancouver, Washington, to Yevgenay Dudko and Liliya Schikochikhina Dudko. Katie attended second grade at Willow Springs Elementary School.

She is survived by her parents; ten brothers and sisters, Kristina Dudko Rhykhlya, Aleksandr Dudko, anna Dudko, Uriy Dudko, Yelena Dudko, Liliya Dudko, Olga Dudko, Alyosha Dudko, Gennadiy Dudko and David Dudko; and her grandparents, Galimo Shchikochikhin, Makhail Shchikochikhina and Valentina Dudko.

Her grandfather, Gennodiy Dudko, preceded her in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.

Graveside services for Edward Vanduel Denton, III, 67, West Plains, Missouri will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Denton died at 4:00 a.m., Saturday, February 21, 2015, at his home.

He was born June 3, 1947, at Memphis, Tennessee, to Edward Vanduel Denton, II and Dorothy Waterbury Denton. He was married October 3, 2001, at Millington, Tennessee, to Faye Turner. Mr. Denton was a veteran, having served in the United States Marines. Before his retirement, he was employed with BellSouth Telephone. Mr. Denton was a member of the Am Vets, a life member of the Memphis Veterans of Foreign Wars, and was a member and past officer in the Elks Lodge where he was leader of the deer hide program. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed hunting, horseback riding, canoeing and fishing. Mr. Denton was of the Methodist faith.

He is survived by his wife, Faye Denton, of the family home; one son, Christopher Denton, Memphis, Tennessee; three step-children, Dee Evitt, husband, Chet, Brighton, Tennessee, Crystal Hauston, husband, John, Atoka, Tennessee and Patrick Rhoads, wife, Kim, Covington, Tennessee; seven step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; six double first cousins, Dixie Snipes, husband, Charles, Marshall Waterbury, wife Donna, Leland Waterbury, wife Cathy, Al Waterbury, wife, Sandy, Jeannie McClain, husband, Randy, all of the State of Tennessee and Wynne Leonard, husband, Jeff, Austin, Texas; special friends, Judy Glen, Millington, Tennessee and James Parks, West Plains, Missouri; and several that called him Uncle Van.

His parents, one brother, Don Denton, and Aunt and Uncle, Bill and Jean Waterbury, precede him in death.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 until 1:30 p.m., Wednesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to any charity of choice, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Bessie Mae Robinson, 81, West Plains, Missouri will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 24, 2015, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Robinson died at 4:42 p.m., Thursday, February 19, 2015, at NHC Healthcare.

She was born May 13, 1933, at Pottersville, Missouri, to Albert James Hall and Myrtle Louise Fox Hall. On October 7, 1950, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Arch Robinson, who preceded her in death on January 30, 1991. Mrs. Robinson was a homemaker and was a babysitter to many children. She loved to cook and enjoyed sewing and taking walks. Mrs. Robinson was a member of the Church of Christ and attended Central Church of Christ.

She is survived by five children, Joy Horton, Carthage, Missouri, Reva Swaringim, husband Patrick, Licking, Missouri, Danny Robinson, significant other, Eveonne, Pomona, Missouri, Keith Robinson, wife, Nita, Carthage, Missouri and Jana Robinson, West Plains, Missouri; eleven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two brothers, Darrell Hall, Wichita, Kansas and Gerald Hall, wife, Dona, West Plains; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, five brothers, Hubert, Doyle, Virdus, Johnny and Glen Hall and three sisters, Joyce May, Mary May and Jeanette Robinson, precede her in death.

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