Graveside services for Rhonda Jo Hovey, 52, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at the Thayer City Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Rhonda died at 3:25 a.m., Thursday, October 23, 2014, at her home.
She was born August 10, 1962, at Salem, Arkansas, to Garland Joe Taylor and Geraldine Patricia Alvord Taylor. Rhonda was a nurse in the emergency department at Ozarks Medical Center.
She is survived by two sons, Zachary Hovey and Ian Hovey, both of West Plains; one grandchild, Paydon Werner; her parents, Joe and Geri Taylor, Thayer, Missouri; brother-in-law, Dirk Shultz, Thayer, Missouri; and two special nephews, Jordan Shultz and wife, Hannah and Jesse Shultz.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the family, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
A celebration of life service for Camber Pazely Anne Piper, 1, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at United Freewill Baptist Church, West Plains, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. The service will be officiated by Jason Roberts and Dennis McGinley. Pallbearers will be her grandfathers, Keith Armstrong and Chris Piper. Camber’s smile shines on her family today and always.
Camber went to be with the Angels at 6:24 p.m., Thursday, October 23, 2014, at Ozarks Medical Center.
She blessed Ben and Austi Piper with her arrival into this world on August 13, 2013. There was no doubt she was loved by her family, even before she entered this world. Camber was a blessing beyond belief. Her toothy grin lit up a room and her laugh was infectious. Camber was a petite thing, with personality as big as Heaven itself. Her big bright eyes, passed down from her momma, were her signature asset. Those eyes will never be forgotten. Camber enjoyed music with her momma and dancing with her daddy. She was a very proud big sister. She loved to kiss and love on her sister anytime she had the chance. Camber was determined, smart and independent. Playing with her toys, cell phones and remotes gave her much joy. She loved Minnie Mouse and watching Doc McStuffins and loved packing around her Lambie and baby doll. Camber enjoyed bath time from the start and loved splashing around in the tub. There wasn’t a meal you could put in front of her that she didn’t like. She had so much fun playing peek-a-boo and ball. She was quite the ham and the light of everyone’s lives; watching her grow and learn was a tremendous blessing to all who knew her. Her mixture of sweetness and spunk was a combination so perfect, only God could create it. Although she will be missed beyond belief, her family and friends will keep their memories of her close to get them through, until they meet again. Her light will never fade.
She is survived by her parents, Ben and Austi Piper; one sister, Crimson Piper; grandparents, Chris and Sheri Piper, Kim Johnson and Keith Armstrong; great-grandparents, Don and Shirley McCracken, Mary Ann and Lonnie Collins, Joyce Piper, Jackie Robbins, Delores Armstrong and Loretta Ball; aunts, Alix Overstreet, husband Doug and Sonnie Piper; and uncles, Aden Johnson and Andrew Johnson.
Waiting at Heaven’s gates to welcome Camber are her great-grandparents, Duane Dawson, Larry Piper and Robert Armstrong and aunts, Abby Armstrong and Alissa Piper.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m., Monday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Camber Piper Fund, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home or Community First National Bank, West Plains.
Graveside services for Evelyn “Joyce” Henry, 76, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 27, 2014, at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Henry died at 7:15 p.m., Thursday, October 23, 2014, at West Vue Nursing Center.
She was born March 30, 1938, at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to William Robert Koendarfer and Clara Geneva Deatherage Koendarfer. On September 6, 1971, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Bobby Lee Henry, who preceded her in death August 1, 2010. Before her retirement she had been employed with International Shoe Company and Sears. Joyce was fun loving with a great sense of humor and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She enjoyed playing bingo and working on her computer. Mrs. Henry attended the First Christian Church.
She is survived by three children, Martha Combs, husband, Rick, Lingle, Wyoming, Renee Stephens, husband, Greg, West Plains, Missouri and Ron Faulkner, wife, Vangie, Arlington, Texas; two step-children, Rick Henry, wife, Sandy, Joplin, Missouri and Rita Hartwigsen, Monett, Missouri; fifteen grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert Eugene Koendarfer, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan; one sister, Paulette Carol Pace, husband, Al, Arkansas Pass, Texas; one half-brother, Craig Koendarfer, State of California; many nieces and nephews; special friends of “Sisterhood”, Nita, Patty, Ginger and Pam; friends, Betty Anderson, Jean Fine, Emilee Eades; and many, many more friends.
Her parents, husband, father-in-law, mother-in-law and one half-brother, Robert Wayne Koendarfer, precede her in death.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m., Sunday 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 Xavier Malachi Jones, 2, Willow Springs, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 24, 2014, at Babyland in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Xavier went to be with the Angels at 6:20 p.m., Friday, October 17, 2014, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri.
He was born August 3, 2012, at West Plains, Missouri, to Otis Jones and Heather Lowry.
He is survived by his mother, Heather Lowry, of the family home; one sister, Andrea Hord; one brother, Jayden Curnutt; aunt and uncles, Kelly and Jonathon Hensley and John Kyle Lowry; and “Granny” Sharon Rothgeb, Willow Springs, Missouri.
He is preceded in death by one sister, Rae Lynn Lowry.
Xavier will lie in state from 5:00 p.m., Thursday, until Noon Friday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Charles R. Stewart, III, 72, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 21, 2014, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Stewart died at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 18, 2014, at his home.
He was born October 9, 1942, at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, to Charles R. Stewart, Jr., and Ruth Taylor Stewart. On December 23, 1961, he was married at Flippin, Arkansas, to Judy McCracken. Charles was raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, moved to Flippin, Arkansas in 1962 and then to West Plains, Missouri, in 1973. He was a fishing guide in Arkansas, a carpenter and farmer. Charles was a loving and caring man that could do almost any task he set his mind to do. He will be missed by many. Charles and Judy have a number of young people they feel was their kids. He was known as “Pa Charles” to many. Charles was a Christian and attended His Place, where Greg and Angie made a great impact on his life.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Stewart, of the family home; one daughter, Charlene McKee, husband, Craig, Caulfield, Missouri; two grandsons, Cody McKee, wife, Jessica and Chad McKee, all of West Plains, Missouri; one niece, Donna Redburn; one nephew, Monty McCracken; one special sister-in-law, Gussie McCracken; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
His parents, mother-in-law and father-in-law, Guy and Elma McCracken and brother-in-law, Don McCracken, precede him in death.
Mr. Stewart will lie in state from 3:00 p.m., Monday until 1:00 p.m., Tuesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Dale Eugene Goodwin, 82, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 22, 2014, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Goodwin died at 6:04 p.m., Thursday, October 16, 2014, at his home.
He was born September 16, 1932, at West Plains, Missouri, to Ray Goodwin and Helen Marguerite Ingold Goodwin. On September 30, 1961, he was married at Hubbard, Iowa, to Anita Marie Cowell, who preceded him in death on December 26, 2006. Mr. Goodwin was a veteran, having served with the United States Marines.
He is survived by three children, Ronnie Goodwin, Robert Goodwin, wife, Judy and Ricky Goodwin, all of West Plains, Missouri; one grandchild, Kasey Rae Goodwin; one sister, Susan Carlson, San Tan Valley, Arizona; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, wife and one brother, Jim Goodwin, precede him in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Diabetes or Alzheimer’s Association, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Daniyel Tanasovich Pleshka, 21, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 23, 2014, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Daniyel died at 7:01p.m., Monday, October 20, 2014, at Ozarks Medical Center.
He was born July 11, 1993, at Krasnoyilsk, Ukraine, to Tanasiy Pleshka and Mariya Motrescu Pleshka. Daniyel graduated from West Plains Senior High with the Class of 2012 and was currently attending Missouri State University at West Plains while working at NHC Healthcare.
He is survived by his parents, Tanasiy and Mariya Pleshka, West Plains, Missouri; two brothers, Nikolay Pleshka and fiancée, Hunter LaFevers, Springfield, Missouri and Anton Pleshka and special friend, Jaynel Oaks, Springfield, Missouri; and one aunt, Lidia Pleshka, West Plains, Missouri.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.
Graveside services for Jackson Avery Waggoner, infant son of Shane and Ruth Waggoner, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 17, 2014, in Babyland at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Jackson was called to be with the Angels on October 13, 2014, at Ozarks Medical Center.
He was born October 13, 2014, at West Plains, Missouri, to Shane Waggoner and Ruth Margaret Burke Waggoner.
He is survived by his parents, Shane and Ruth Waggoner, of the family home; one brother, Gavin, of the family home; grandparents, Gary and Nancy Burke, Poplar Bluff, Missouri and Kirby and Rhonda Waggoner, West Plains, Missouri; paternal great-grandmother, Marjorie Kinder, Sturkie, Arkansas; and many aunts and uncles.
Funeral services for Loretta Carter, 70, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 17, 2014, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Loretta passed from this life to be with her heavenly father October 14, 2014 at her home with her family by her side.
She was born at Hardy, Arkansas on September 27, 1944, the youngest of six children, to Lonnie and Pearl Wicker Baldridge. Loretta was raised a member of the Church of Christ and was baptized as a child of God, she was an angel on earth and had a deep sense of faith and is now rejoicing in Heaven with all of God’s Angels.
Loretta was married in 1967 to Norman Blake Dickison who preceded her in death March 19, 1975 and to this union, two children were born, Diana J. Acklin and Linda Armstrong. In 1976, Loretta met and in 1987 married her soul mate, Ross Lee Carter, who preceded her in death December 18, 1998 and to this union one child was born, Joanna Brown, completing their family of devoted daughters.
Loretta was a resident of West Plains for forty-seven years and was an expert self- employed seamstress. She also worked for many establishments in West Plains including Luna’s Dry Cleaners and Murrell’s Dry Cleaners as well as working in the fabric department at Walmart for some time. In her later years, she was employed as a caregiver and enjoyed working and caring for people. She had a huge heart and cared deeply for the elderly people she worked with, she developed strong bonds and mourned each passing. Loretta was a loving mother and grandmother to all of her children and made many sacrifices. She is deeply loved by her family and friends who knew her.
Loretta is survived by her three daughters, Diana Acklin, husband, Mike, West Plains, Linda Armstrong, husband, Nick, Ava, Missouri and Joanna Brown, special friend, Mark Lowe, West Plains; her beloved grandchildren, Fraley Boss, husband, Jay, Ozark, Missouri, Jordan Owens, Valparaisa, Florida, Emily Stirn, husband, Mike, Layla Acklin, fiancé, Kennith Collins, Shelby Acklin, Poppy and Daisy McKinney, all of West Plains and Elijah Romans, Brandsville, Missouri; three great-granddaughters, Klover and Makyna Boss and Rayne Collins; and several special nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husbands, three brothers, Edward Baldridge, V.L. Baldridge and Ernie Baldridge, one sister, Maggie Overman and one infant sister, Marlene Baldridge, precede her in deat
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday at Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Bass Chapel Cemetery, Strafford, Missouri at 2:00 p.m. Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the family, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Imogene Mitchell, 79, Bakersfield, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at Udall Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Mitchell died at 8:25 a.m., Monday, October 13, 2014, at her home.
She was born February 22, 1935, in Howell County, Missouri, to Leslie Howard and Lillie Joyce Howard. On January 2, 1952, she was married at Wynne, Arkansas, to Eugene Mitchell. Before her retirement she was employed with GTE. Mrs. Mitchell was a member of the First Baptist Church, Bakersfield, Missouri.
She is survived by two children, Gary Mitchell, Bakersfield, Missouri and James Mitchell, wife, Daisha, Nixa, Missouri; one granddaughter, whom she and Eugene raised, Tammy Sue Key, Bakersfield, Missouri; and four great-grandchildren, Riki Lynn, Jame Jo, Tyler and Kayra Sue.
Her parents, husband and two daughters, Carolyn Riverdahl and Kathleen Wooley, precede her in death.
Mrs. Mitchell will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Tuesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Bakersfield, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Lexi Kathleen Calderon, 11, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 14, 2014 in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Lexi died 5:40 p.m., Thursday, October 9, 2014 at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. She was born December 17, 2002 at Phoenix, Arizona to Amy Morrissey. Lexi loved her family and loved people. She enjoyed listening to music and being read to. Lexi had a strong soul and had taught everyone what it meant not to give up.
She is survived by her mother, Amy Morrissey, of the family home; two brothers, Lucas Cyr, significant other, Catherine Huckabey and Lane Cyr, all of West Plains, Missouri; her uncle, Phil Morrissey, West Plains, Missouri; two cousins, Alysha Morrissey and Jeramie Morrissey, both of West Plains, Missouri; many aunts and uncles including Ann and Les Kinsler, Beth and L. B. Bouthfman, Tim and Lindy Morrissey, Trish Morrissey, Maggie Morrissey and Mona Morrissey.
Her grandparents, Bob and Kate Morrissey and one uncle, Jim Morrissey, precede her in death.
Visitation will be from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, October 13th, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the C.D.K.L.5 and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Beverly Kay Cole, 72, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 13, 2014, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Cole died Thursday, October 9, 2014, at Ozarks Medical Center.
She was born February 5, 1942, at West Plains, Missouri, to George Allen Bandy and Wilma Jeanne Ingalsbe Bandy. On November 23, 1990, she was married at Arlington, Texas, to Ronald V. Cole, who preceded her in death on November 13, 2009. She had an infectious laugh and was loved by everyone. Mrs. Cole was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
She is survived by two children, Edward Lee Hoover, wife, Dana, West Plains, Missouri and James Allen Hoover, Licking, Missouri; three grandchildren; Melissa Hoover, fiancé, Jesse Hawkins, Alyssia Smith, husband, Joey and Samantha Hoover, fiancé, Cody Duncan; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Alan Bandy, wife, April, Willow Springs, Missouri; four sisters, Linda Frazier, West Plains, Missouri, Brenda Stevens, husband, Leigh, Crestview, Florida, Margaret Gobel, husband, Raymond, West Plains, Missouri and Jeanne McCormack, husband, Keith, Frederick, Oklahoma; three step-children, Mark Cole, Rachelle Harms and Renee Fountain; five step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, and two sisters, Patricia Stuart and Mary Swindle, precede her in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m., Sunday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Cemetery, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Visitation services for Laura Jeanette Huff, 53, West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m., Saturday, October 11, 2014, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Huff died at 5:00 a.m., Saturday, October 4, 2014, at Cox South, Springfield, Missouri.
She was born April 26, 1961, at Chicago, Illinois, to Leonard Burch and Jean Freeston Burch. She was married in 1988 at Viola, Arkansas, to Kenneth Charles Huff. Mrs. Huff worked in medical records at Ozarks Medical Center. She was a loving wife, caring mother and cherished daughter. She excelled at making handcrafted items and making people happy and was a good overall person.
She is survived by her husband, Ken Huff, of the family home; one daughter, Courtney Collins, West Plains, Missouri; one grandson, Toby; her parents, Leonard and Jean Burch; and four sisters, Linda Webb, Debra Purol, Vivian Burch and Paula May.
Funeral services for Randy Neal York, 49, Pomona, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 9, 2014, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. York died at 5:17p.m., Saturday, October 4, 2014, at Mercy St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Missouri.
He was born April 27, 1965, at Des Plains, Illinois, to K. A. York and Jeannie Kenslow York. On May 18, 1984, he was married at Lanton, Missouri, to Patty Thomas. Mr. York was employed with Brad Guffey Motors. He loved his family, kids, grandkids, enjoyed riding his motorcycle and hunting. Randy always put others first.
He is survived by his wife, Patty York, of the family home; three children, Jennifer Gunter, husband, Eugene, West Plains, Missouri, Dylan York, significant other, Whitney Atwell, West Plains, Missouri and Shane York, of the family home; three grandchildren, Kaebrynn Gunter, Bryleigh York and Kreed Gunter; his father, K.A. York, Lanton, Missouri; three brothers, Rick York, wife, Vanessa, Ryan York and Jason York, all of West Plains; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Larry and Dana Thomas, West Plains; two brothers-in-law, Micheal Thomas and Daniel Thomas; one sister-in-law, Crystie Thomas; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
His mother, Jeannie York, precedes him 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 Dripping Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to any charity of choice, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Robert Joe Koelling, 68, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 10, 2014, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Koelling died at 6:13 p.m., Sunday, October 5, 2014, at Cox South, Springfield, Missouri.
He was born June 22, 1946, at Ephrata, Washington, to Glen Koelling and Dorothy Schrag Koelling. He graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1964. He enjoyed farming and collected baseball cards.
He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Koelling; one sister, Gladys Ball, husband, Kenneth, West Plains, Missouri; one nephew, Gary Hensley, Jr., wife, Rachel, O’Fallon, Missouri; great-nephew and great-niece, Emmett and Evelyn; and many cousins and friends.
His father precedes him in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m., Thursday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to MSU Foundation for Zizzer Class of 1964 nursing scholarship, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Mary Susan Danley, 58, Mountain Home, Arkansas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 5, 2014, at Family Life Church, Dora, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Danley died at 1:04 a.m., Friday, October 3, 2014, at Baxter Regional Medical Center.
She was born December 17, 1955, at St. Charles, Missouri, to Clyde Earl Grisham and Reba Mae Terry Grisham. She was married December 8, 2001, at Harrison, Arkansas, to William Wright Danley. Mrs. Danley had worked at Baxter Lab.
Mrs. Danley will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Saturday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. The family will receive their friends beginning at 1:00 p.m., prior to the service at the Family Life Church. Burial will be at the Ball Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Home Renal Center, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Charles Eugene “Butch” Fonner, 70, Peace Valley, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 1, 2014, at New Hope Baptist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Fonner died at 9:50 p.m., Saturday, September 27, 2014, at Ozarks Medical Center.
He was born July 22, 1944, at Peoria, Illinois, to Harold Eugene Fonner and Mary Catherine Barth Fonner. On December 8, 1973, he was married at Peoria, Illinois, to Shirley AnneGipson. God blessed them with joining their lives and raising six children. Butch graduated from Jamaica High School, Sidell, Illinois, where he was a star football player. He served his country for three years by joining the United States Army Reserves and was discharged with Honors. He worked numerous jobs in his lifetime, including Caterpillar, truck driving for Tobler Transfer, Cabool Lease, West Plains School systems and was the owner/operator of White Church Store. He loved farming; putting in full days of work and still spending time on his tractor and with his cattle, not only providing for his family, but it brought joy to his soul. He also enjoyed bowling with his wife, skiing, was a rodeo cowboy and an incredible fisherman. He loved camping and spending time with his family and friends. Butch was a charitable and giving man and held a special place in his heart for the Convoy of Hope. Mr. Fonner was a born again Christian and was a member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church and presently attended New Hope Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Anne Fonner, of the family home; six children, Shirlene O’Russa, Peoria, Illinois, Rhonda White, husband, Butch, Cabool, Missouri, Beverly Bourazak, Peoria, Illinois, Jon Prince, wife, DeeDee, Mountain View, Missouri, Catherine Pearson, West Plains, Missouri and Charles “Butchy”: Fonner, wife, Mikaela, Monett, Missouri; fifteen grandchildren, Sonya Loman, Jean Ellen O’Russa Merta, Carrie Levey, Jesse McCart, Neal O’Russa, Austen Wood, Nicholas Bourazak, Jacob Prince, Savannah Bailey, Kylie Prince, Justice Pearson, Nathanael Fonner, Katie Prince, Rylee Fonner and Jessie Fonner; seven great-grandchildren and one on the way; two sisters, Carol Ann Hamm, husband, Glenn, State of Illinois and Vickie Cooper, husband, Warren, State of Arizona; one brother, Jeff Fonner, wife, Robin, State of Illinois; special brother to his siblings, Rick Prince; special cousins, Larry, Bud, Terry and Kay Fonner; and many friends, including two devoted friends, Bob Bryan and Virgil Romans, who know his heart and spirit and will carry it on.
His parents, step-mother, Mary Lou Richardson Fonner, and special aunt/mom, Lucille “Tommie” Brazeal and special cousins Charles “Chuck” Fonner, precede him in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the New Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Cemetery, Convoy of Hope or Gideon Bible Society, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Thelma House, 85, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 2, 2014, at South Fork Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. House died at 7:41 p.m., Monday, September 29, 2014, at Ozarks Medical Center.
She was born March 9, 1929, at Cureall, Missouri, to Elza Caleb Hixon and Ellen Martha Martin Hixon. Mrs. House attended school in West Plains and Bakersfield and on September 26, 1947, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Charles “Chief” House, who preceded her in death on October 23, 1998. She retired from International Shoe Company after 20 years. Mrs. House enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandkids.
She is survived by two children, Ricky House, wife, Reta and Reba Libby; four grandchildren, Kimberly Libby, Michael Libby, wife, Rachel, Brooke House and Brock House; two great-grandchildren, Mason and Korie Libby; two sisters, Juanita Walker and Ruby Hobbs; several nieces and nephews; and her special cousin, Dorothy Tyree, husband Darrell .
Her parents, husband, one grandson, Brandon, one brother, Robert Hixon and one sister, Avis Roberts, precede her in death.
Mrs. House will lie in state from 4:00 Wednesday, until 12:00 Noon Thursday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to South Fork Cemetery, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Judy Lee Galer, 62, Pomona, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 3, 2014, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Galer died at 2:15 a.m., Saturday, September 27, 2014, at her daughter’s home in Pomona, Missouri.
She was born October 17, 1951, at Altus, Oklahoma, to Jimmy and Clara Taylor Brandstatt. She loved the Dallas Cowboys. Mrs. Galer was a member of the First Baptist Church.
She is survived by five children, Patricia Heinz, Chickasha, Oklahoma, Debra Lox, husband, Gary, West Plains, Missouri, Alvie Hastings, Chickasha, Oklahoma, Stephen Hastings, wife, Tammy, Baldknob, Arkansas and Angela Rouse, husband, Darren, Pomona, Missouri; twenty grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren and one on the way; two brothers, Jimmy Brandstatt, wife, Brenda, Rush Springs, Oklahoma and James Brandstatt, wife, Tammy, Rush Springs, Oklahoma; and four sisters, Wanda Croy, husband, Bud, Water Valley, Mississippi, Janet Wrinkles, husband, Phil, Rush Springs, Oklahoma, Kathy Petty, Water Valley, Mississippi and Becky Langham, husband, Dusty, Rush Springs, Oklahoma.
Her parents and two granddaughters, Darrian Rouse and Kaylee Hastings, precede her in death.
Mrs. Galer will lie in state from 5:00 p.m., Thursday, until service time at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Clifford D. Corson, 71, of West Plains, Missouri, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2014, at Ozarks Medical Center after a brief illness.
Mr. Corson was born November 6, 1943, at Metropolis, Illinois, to William Corson and Virginia Phillips Corson Hanner. After high school he attended Southern Illinois University. Mr. Corson was a veteran, having served with the United States Army. He was a life member of Am Vets Post 98, West Plains, Missouri and the American Legion Post 621, West Des Moines, Iowa. He enjoyed golf, chess and was an avid cribbage player. His greatest love besides his family was his horses and trail riding. He enjoyed riding every chance he could get.
He is survived by his wife, Marcia “Midge” Corson, of the family home; three sons, David Corson, wife, Michelle, Altoona, Iowa, Russell Corson and Clifford Alan Corson, both of Urbandale, Iowa; two granddaughters, Pamela Corson, Miami, Florida and Chelsea Corson, Altoona, Iowa; one brother, Robert Corson, Golconda, Illinois; one sister, Linda Yuengal, Belleville, Illinois; and one much respected and loved friend, Tom Niles.
His parents, beloved stepmother, Mary Corson, two sisters, Sandra Sue Corson and Beverly Corson Wilson and much loved brother-in-law, John Wilson, precede him in death.
In accordance with Clifford’s wishes, there will be no funeral or memorial service and his remains will be scattered on the horse trails of Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
