Obituaries

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.

Funeral services for Mary Crabtree, 86, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 30, 2015, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Crabtree died at 9:23 a.m., Thursday, March 26, 2015, at West Vue Nursing Center.

She was born October 8, 1928, at South Carrolton, Kentucky, to Lummie J. Blanks and Mamie Childers Blanks. In 1963 she was married at East St. Louis, Illinois, to Raymond Crabtree, who preceded her in death in 1994. Before her retirement, Mrs. Crabtree worked as a nurse’s aide. She loved antiques and was a member of Victory Family Worship Center.

She is survived by her son, Wylie Stone and wife, Linda, High Ridge, Missouri; two grandchildren, Cathy Schammel, and husband, Brad, High Ridge, Missouri and David Stone, Sarasota, Florida; two great-grandchildren, Nora and Audrey; and her step-daughter, Susie Richardson and husband, Richard, West Plains, Missouri.

Her parents, husband and all of her siblings, precede her in death.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m., until service time Monday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be at the Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Victory Family Worship Center, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for James Cecil Richardson, 88, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 28, 2015, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Richardson died at 11:00 p.m., Monday, March 23, 2015, at his home.

He was born November 28, 1926, at Pineville, Arkansas, to Kerry Cecil Richardson and Mable Butler Richardson. Mr. Richardson was a veteran, having served as a Military Policeman in the United States Army. He was married in 1950 to Thelma Fountain, who preceded him in death in 1972. On September 4, 1993, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Dorothy Louise Bailey, who preceded him in death on August 15, 2007. Before his retirement he worked at Jasper Engines. He enjoyed working in his yard and raising roses. Mr. Richardson was a member of the Worldwide Church of God.

He is survived by four children, Larry Richardson, wife, Cindy, Rockford, Illinois, Roger Richardson, wife, Christy, West Plains, Missouri, Jared Richardson, Batesville, Arkansas and Sherri Gratza, husband, Bill, Kingman, Arizona; ten grandchildren, Jena, Cira, Elizabeth, Jessica, Josh, Mandy, Joey, Rodney, Roger and Audria; several great-grandchildren; three brothers, Gaston, Kenneth and Howard Richardson; and many nieces and nephews.

His parents, wives, one daughter, Geraldine Tardio, one brother, Glynn and two sisters, Pauline and Verlyn, precede him in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Cumberland Cemetery, Pineville, Arkansas.

Funeral services for Elwood May, 74, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 28, 2015, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. May died at 12:08 a.m., Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at Baxter Regional Medical Center, Mountain Home, Arkansas.

He was born September 17, 1940, in Ozark County, Missouri, to Claudie May and Lorene Moss May. On March 11, 1964, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Mary Ann Hall, who preceded him in death on January 7, 2004. Mr. May was a member of the National Rifle Association; he loved to deer and turkey hunt and enjoyed being outdoors and cutting wood. His truck driving career began in 1957 when he was seventeen years old. His last trip was to Seattle, Washington. Mr. May was a member of the Church of Christ.

He is survived by two sons, Stoney May, wife, Suzan and Rocky May, wife, Rhonda, both of West Plains; ten grandchildren, Ashley Brown, husband, James, John Conley, Tony Conley, Jacob Conley, Ben Reed, Daniel Conley, Paul Howell, Carrie Howell, Matthew Howell and Isabell Howell; five great-grandchildren; three brothers, Dorman May, Caulfield, Missouri, Orb May, wife, Wilma, West Plains and Palmer May, Halfway, Missouri; two sisters, Eva Garner, husband, Ed, Newport News, Virginia and Elva Lamb, West Plains; and many nieces and nephews.

His parents, wife, and one infant daughter, Lisa Ann, precede him in death.

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

A Memorial Service for Rodney Lee Cates, 62, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, March 29, 2015, at Am Vets Post, West Plains, Missouri.

Mr. Cates died at 2:05 a.m., Saturday, March 21, 2015, at his home.

He was born January 2, 1953, at Abilene, Texas, to Russell Paul Cates and Phyllis Ann Shelton Cates. He was married March 25, 2014, at West Plains, Missouri, to Fontella Hambelton. Before his retirement, he worked as a rough neck and derrick hand in the oil fields. Mr. Cates was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy. He was well known for his love of life. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially camping and fishing. Mr. Cates was a Christian.

He is survived by his wife and companion of thirty years, Fontella M. Cates, of the family home; four children, Stacie A, husband, Neil, Charles A., wife, Angie, Fontella J., husband Shane and Jody Lee, wife, Heather; eleven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Bill, wife, Karen; and three sisters, Paulanne, husband, Wayne, Cheryl, husband, Floyd and Cathy.

His parents and one granddaughter, Erica, precede him in death.

Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A Memorial Service for Thomas Allen Tribble, 57, Brandsville, Missouri, will be held at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 25, 2015, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Tribble died at 10:00 p.m., Thursday, March 19, 2015, at his home.

The family will receive their friends from 3:30 p.m., until service time at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Madyson Nicole McKee, 1, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 25, 2015, in Babyland at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Madyson went to be with the Angels at 7:45 a.m., Monday, March 23, 2015, at her home.

She was born July 21, 2013, at West Plains, Missouri, to Cody Ray McKee and Rachel Ann Fieger.

She is survived by her parents, Cody McKee and Rachel Fieger; grandparents, Teresa Pruitt, Darren Pruitt, Stephanie Albers and Merl Albers; great-grandparents, Bill and Darlene Collins; and aunts and uncles, Rhonda Fieger, Michael Fieger, Heather Wright, Alyssa Albers, Alex Albers, Mandy Wickham and Tabitha McKee.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to the family for medical expenses, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Judith Ann Bates, 68, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at Jolliff Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Judy died at 4:12 p.m., Thursday, March 19, 2015, at Ozarks Medical Center.

She was born December 20, 1946, at West Plains, Missouri, to Walter D. Cowens and Mabel Eliza Towe Cowens. Judy loved everything about life and enjoyed taking walks, embroidering and writing letters.

She is survived by five children, Bobby Bates, Kevin Bates, Kimberly Stone, Rhonda Erber and Phillip Bates; several grandchildren; two sisters, Shirley Tyler, husband, John and Amy Lou Dickinson; and many nieces and nephews.

Her parents, one daughter, Melinda and ten brothers, precede her in death.

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

Graveside services for Kathern Ann “Kathy” Foster, 64, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 20, 2015, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Foster died at 3:25 a.m., Sunday, March 15, 2015, at her home.

She was born May 13, 1950, at Stuart, Arkansas, to James Bryce Robinson and Lorine Smith Robinson. On August 17, 1965, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Gary Foster. Mrs. Foster was the owner and bookkeeper of Foster Drilling and Crown Truck Bed, Inc. She enjoyed growing flowers and loved her work. Mrs. Foster attended Faith Assembly of God Church and taught Children’s Church for thirty-three years.

She is survived by her husband, Gary Foster, of the family home; two children, Gary Randall Foster, wife, Jennifer and Rodney Glendall Foster, wife, Carol, all of West Plains; four grandchildren, Adam, Rhianna, London and Logan; four brothers, Bob Robinson, wife, Velma, Vernon Robinson, wife, Sharon, Johnny Robinson and Darrell Robinson, wife, Nancy; two sisters, Nina Johnson, husband, Daryl and Tina Barnett; several nieces and nephews; and many other family members.

Her parents precede her in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to The Gideon Bible Society, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

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.