Obituaries

Memorial services for Patricia May (Blackburn) Hammond, 64, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 6, 2014 at the Dawt Church of Christ, Dawt, Missouri.

Mrs. Hammond died 5:25 p.m., Friday, November 21, 2014 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. She was born July 1, 1950 at Gainesville, Missouri the daughter of Flay O’Dell Blackburn and Dorothy Evangeline Crider Blackburn.  Mrs. Hammond was employed as an accounts representative with Air Evac.  She enjoyed raising English bull dogs, spending time at the river and loved her family.  Mrs. Hammond was a member of the Church of Christ and attended the Dawt Church of Christ.

She is survived by two children, Casey Smith, husband, Sean and Matt Trent,  all of West Plains, Missouri; four grandchildren, Morgan, Nicholas, Jessie, and Claudia;  three brothers, Bob Blackburn, Jim Blackburn, wife, Janice and Jack Blackburn; three sisters, Kathy Snell, husband, Clarence, Linda Blackburn and Nancy Wamser, husband, Mike; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents and one sister, Cynthia Blackburn, precede her in death.

Funeral services for Lois Jean Harper, 78, West Plains, Missouri will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Harper died at 5:47 a.m., Sunday, November 30, 2014, at Ozarks Medical Center.

She was born January 23, 1936, at West Plains, Missouri, to Howard Earl Young and Lola Ann Moffis Young. On May 11, 1957, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Glen Franklin Harper, who preceded her in death on October 25, 2011. She was a homemaker and enjoyed attending her children’s and grandchildren’s ball games. Mrs. Harper was a member of the South Fork Church.

She is survived by three sons, Randy Harper, wife, Ann, Caulfield, Missouri, Roger Harper, wife, Shealia, West Plains and Jimmy Harper, wife, Lisa, West Plains; nine grandchildren, Scott Harper, wife, Ashley, Riley Harper, wife, Tiffany, Casey Whisenant, husband, Derek, Kara Mae Brown, husband, Justin, Lydia Harper, special friend, Jim Donley, Zachary Harper, Dillon Harper, Jacob Harper and Dalton Harper; nine great-grandchildren, Braxton, Braymer, Garrett, Brayda, Max, Branch, Ryan, Kasen and Madi; two sisters, Freda Paschall and Ruby Snethern, both of West Plains; one brother-in-law, J. T. Wells, Caulfield, Missouri; four sisters-in-law, Lenora Frazier, Dora, Missouri, Sue Lair, husband, Jerry, Jeanna Morris, husband, Steve and Sharon Moore, husband, David, all of West Plains; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, one brother, Mike Young, two sisters-in-law, Adele Wells and Kathreen Rhine, four brothers-in-law, Ray Rhine, Dallas Frazier, Roy Paschall and Bud Snethern, one grandson, Bobby Ryan Joyce and one great-granddaughter, Brylee Harper precede her in death.

Mrs. Harper will lie in state from 5:00 p.m. Tuesday until service time at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the   Fowler Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Fowler Cemetery or a charity of choice, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for J. G. “Smokey” Batterton, 84, West Plains, Missouri will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 3, 2014, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Batterton departed this life at 9:10 a.m., Saturday, November 29, 2014, at his home with his family by his side.

He was born August 14, 1930, at Moko, Arkansas, to Loyd Rennie and Beulah Arenda Emery Batterton. Smokey was united in marriage to Helen Matney on June 16, 1951 in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army from 1952 – 1954 during the Korean Conflict. Smokey retired from Herrman Lumber Company after twenty-eight years. He was well known by many that he delivered lumber to their homes in and around the West Plains and Arkansas areas. Smokey enjoyed his bird dogs and quail hunting and also loved to deer hunt and fish with Helen and his family. He enjoyed spending time with family and listening to bluegrass music. Smokey was a member of the Church of Christ and attended the Curry Street Church of Christ, West Plains.

He is survived by his wife, Helen Batterton, of the family home; two daughters, Cheryl Finley, husband, Bruce and Lisa McAdams, husband, Dale, all of West Plains; five grandchildren, Melissa Marlow, husband, Chris, Franklin, Tennessee, Arenda Havens, husband, Raymond, Jesse Frazier, girlfriend, Cateland Collins, Amy Eades, husband, Shayne, Nathan McAdams, wife, Jolene, all of West Plains; twelve great-grandchildren; four brothers, Jack Batterton, wife, Peggy, Jewell Batterton, wife, Barbara, Jim Batterton, wife, Sharon and Terry “Hoppy” Batterton, all of Viola, Arkansas; four sisters, Wilma Dean Brown, West Plains, Janette Schlie, husband, Gary, Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Sue Billings and Pamela Burns, husband, Larry, Viola, Arkansas; one brother-in-law, Roe Guffey, Bakersfield, Missouri; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

His parents, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harve and Cepha Matney, one sister, Wanda “Blondie” Guffey, three brothers-in-law, Bob Halphin, Mylo Brown and Howard Billings, 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 Watkins Cemetery, Sturkie, Arkansas. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Memorial contributions may be made to Watkins Cemetery, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Robert Clifford Roe, 79, West Plains, Missouri will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 4, 2014, at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Roe died at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, November 27, 2014, at his home.

He was born June 16, 1935, at Viola, Arkansas, to Creston and Lyda Laymon Roe. On February 14, 1969, he was married at Thayer, Missouri, to Elsie Josephine Aborn, who preceded him in death on July 25, 1997. Mr. Roe was a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force. He had worked at the International Shoe Factory, Amyx Manufacturing and Invensys.

He is survived by two children, Wessley Tabor and Deborah Tabor of West Plains; seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and special friend, Tommy Thompson.

His parents, wife, one brother and two sisters, precede him in death.

Funeral services for Mark Anthony Jolliff, 31, Bourbon, Missouri will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 4, 2014, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Jolliff died Friday, November 28, 2014, near Sullivan, Missouri.

He was born April 27, 1983, at West Plains, Missouri, to David Mark Jolliff and Susan Denise Wickham. He worked as a driver for FedEx. Mr. Jolliff was a Christian.

He is survived by four children, Alexia, Keeley, Gavin and Raylan; companion, Megan Daugherty; father, David Jolliff, wife, Sarah, West Plains, Missouri; mother, Susan Wickham, West Plains; step-father, Joe Watkins, Dora, Missouri; two brothers, Joshua Paul Jolliff and Tristan David Jolliff; step-brother, Michael Watkins; two sisters, Whitney Jo Watkins and Bailee Ashton Jolliff; grandparents, Leroy Bussell, Richard and Barbara Eakin and Murl Watkins; aunts and uncles, Eddie Jolliff, wife, Tina, Dean Jolliff, Joe Jolliff, wife, Misti, Melissa Jett, husband, Mark, Marilyn Thomas, husband, Mike and Linda Lee, husband, Ed; and several cousins.

His grandparents, David and Helen Jolliff, Evelyn Bussell and Elfie Watkins and one uncle, Dennis Paul Wickham, precede him in death.

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.

Danny Lee Stokes, Sr., (Whiskers), 60, West Plains, Missouri, died at 2:27 a.m., Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at Ozarks Medical Center.

He was born February 16, 1954 at Jackson, Tennessee to John David Stokes and Mary Louise Jordan Stokes.  On March 29, 1970, he was married at Peoria, Illinois to Polly  Presley.  Mr. Stokes was a veteran having served with the United States Army.  He loved music and dancing and enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening.

He is survived by his wife, Polly Stokes, of the family home; three children, Tony Stokes, Sr., special friend, Connie Perreault, Tonia Richards, husband, Michael and Danny Lee Stokes, Jr., special friend, Connie Mackey; eleven grandchildren, Ashley Stokes, Jordan Richards, Tony Stokes, Jr., Dalton Richards, Sheldon Stokes, Dillon Stokes, Brandon Stokes, Katelyn Richards, James Pettit, Justin Pettit and Trentin Dicks; six great-grandchildren, Kyzler, McKinna, Karsyn, Kaleb, Aubrey and Zarrah; two brothers, his twin, Donnie Stokes and James Stokes; three sisters, Judy Whitby, Joann Curry and Shirley Reeves, husband, Ricky; and special friends, Rick Summers, Lee Scaggs and John Nicks.

His parents, one brother, Paul David Stokes and one sister, Betty Sloan, precede him in death.

A private family gathering will be announced a later date. Interment will be in the Howell Valley Cemetery.

Funeral services for Willamae Alene Hall, 89, West Plains, Missouri, will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 29, 2014 in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Hall died 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at NHC HealthCare.  She was born December 17, 1924 at Elizabeth, Arkansas to Henry Stephens and Violet Clifton Stephens.  On September 19, 1941, she was married at Senath, Missouri to Claude Adam Hall who preceded her in death on October 6, 1988.  On January 16, 1989, she was married at West Plains, Missouri to Dale Lindle Hall who preceded her in death on December 14, 2012.  Mrs. Hall, along with her husband, Claude, co-managed a service station in West Plains; also, they were foster parents for a Church of Christ children’s home.    She was a member of the Church of Christ and attended the West 160 Church of Christ.

She is survived by three children, Pat Reed, Pryor, Oklahoma, Don Hall, wife, Beverly, Chouteau, Oklahoma and Kay Swasey, Peace Valley, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Terry Hall, Shaun Hall, Becky Sizemore, Jimmy Reed, Tammy Mitchell, Karena Gholson, Sandy Sheibulhut, David Szakala and Tyson Swasey; thirteen great-grandchildren; numerous great-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Conrad Stephens, State of Washington, Bernard Stephens, Calico Rock, Arkansas and Travis Stephens, Wichita, Kansas; and many nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husbands, two brothers, Melvin and Raymond and three sisters, Lillian, Anna Faye and an infant sister, Wilma, precede her in death.

Visitation will be from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 28th,  at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Elizabeth Cemetery, Elizabeth, Arkansas. Memorial contributions may be made to the West 160 Church of Christ and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Norma LaVonne Johnson, 80, Harrison, Arkansas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 26, 2014 in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Johnson died 11:30 p.m., Saturday, November 22, 2014 at the Hillcrest Home, Harrison, Arkansas. She was born December 25, 1933 in Adair County, Iowa to Edwin David Mosier and Hazel Belle Winn Mosier. She received her education in the schools of Adair County, Iowa and Viola, Arkansas. Before her retirement, she was employed at Baxter Health Care for twenty-two years. Mrs. Johnson enjoyed gardening and crocheting.  She was a member of the Assembly of God Church.

She is survived by four children, Shirley Bodkin, Bakersfield, Missouri, Rex Knapp, wife, Debbie, Harrison, Arkansas, Sharon Goodman, Gassville, Arkansas and Karon Fink, husband, Boyd, Bull Shoals, Arkansas; nine grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Treva Hammond, West Plains, Missouri.

Her parents, infant daughter, Patricia Knapp, one sister, Pauline Leatherwood and one brother, Delmar Mossier and his wife, Juanita, precede her in death.

Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 25th, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideon Bible Society and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Lester Leland Smith, 96, West Plains, Missouri, will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 25, 2014, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Smith died 10:44 a.m., Friday, November 21, 2014 in West Vue Nursing Center. He was born April 17, 1918 at Graham, Missouri to Jimmie Jackson Smith and Elsie Pauline Smith.  He graduated from the Mound City, Missouri high school and was the first athlete to letter in all four sports at the Mound City High School.   On May 25, 1946, he was married at West Plains, Missouri to Gladys Lottie Crow who preceded him in death on December 28, 1997.  Mr. Smith was a veteran having served with the United States Army during World War II as a Ward Medic.  He was a well known farmer in the West Plains area having bought his first calf and started plowing with horses at the age of 10.  Mr. Smith had served on the Board of Directors of the Doty School and had served for thirty years on the Advisory Committee of Farm Credit.  Mr. Smith was baptized at the Hilltop Chapel and served as a board member for seventeen years.

He is survived by one daughter, Mary Stone, husband, Ray, West Plains, Missouri; two grandchildren, Rodney Gene Stone, wife, Wendy, Granite Falls, North Carolina and Mendy Bassham, husband, Michael, Moko, Arkansas; three great-grandchildren, Tucker Stone, Colt Stone and Shae Bassham; one sister, Frances Hall, West Plains, Missouri; and his nieces and nephews, Frances Weightman, Jerry Watkins, Pat Luther and Bobby Watkins.

His parents, wife, one great-grandson, Zachery Ty Stone, one sister, Charlotte “Toots” Watkins and one nephew, Terry Hall, precede him in death.

Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, November 24th, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Evergreen Cemetery and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A Memorial service for Anita Ruth Gianunzio, 74, West Plains, Missouri will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 21, 2014, at the Needmore Church of God, Dora, Missouri.

Mrs. Gianunzio died at 6:46 a.m., Sunday, November 16, 2014, at Ozarks Medical Center.

She was born January 1, 1940, at Alton, Illinois, to Wilfred and Ruth Minor Sanders. In 1968, she was married at Alton, Illinois, to Steven Gianunzio, who preceded her in death in 1984. Before her retirement Mrs. Gianunzio was a school teacher; she taught English and Special Education.   She was a Christian and was very strong in her spiritual faith. Mrs. Gianunzio was a member of the Needmore Church of God.

She is survived by two sons, Matt Gianunzio, wife, Annette, Mammoth Spring, Arkansas and Mark Gianunzio, Dora, Missouri; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Julia Sanders, West Plains, Missouri.

Her parents, husband and one son, Mike Gianunzio, precede her in death.

Funeral services for Don Jefferson Boyer, Sr., 60, Pottersville, Missouri will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 16, 2014, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Boyer died at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at NHC Healthcare.

He was born December 18, 1953, at Granite City, Illinois, to Frank Jefferson Boyer and Freida Fay Garner Boyer. On April 4, 1986, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Doris Martin. Mr. Boyer was an assembler at Invensys. He was a self-taught guitar and keyboard player and enjoyed playing music, especially the guitar and singing. Don recently received a music achievement award from the George D. Hay Foundation, Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. Mr. Boyer was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by his wife, Doris Boyer, of the family home; four children, Angela Wright, husband, John, Thayer, Missouri, Don “Jeff “ Boyer, Jr., wife, Crystal, Birch Tree, Missouri, JoAnna Perry, husband, Nathan, Pottersville and Frankie Forester, of the family home; eight grandchildren and one baby boy on the way, Audrey Perry, Elijah Perry, Jaycelyn Wright, Zaiden Wright, Shannon Boyer, Layton Jones, Dallas Jones and Derrik Skinner; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents, and one sister, Ethel Sisco, precede him in death.

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

Funeral services for Lois Willie Dobbs, 91, West Plains, Missouri will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 14, 2014, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Dobbs died at 3:00 p.m., Monday, November 10, 2014, at Brooke Haven Health Care.

She was born September 13, 1923, at West Plains, Missouri, to Harvey Holbrook and Sybil Bacon Holbrook. On March 31, 1941, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to James Edward Dobbs, who preceded her in death on May 30, 1999. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and loved her family, which was her life. Mrs. Dobbs enjoyed kids of all ages. She was a lifetime member of the DAV and VFW Auxiliaries. Mrs. Dobbs attended Spring Creek Church.

She is survived by two children, Louise Simmons, husband, Charles and Sue Erdmann, all of West Plains; seven grandchildren, Melissa Patrick, husband, Phil, Debra Davis, husband, David, Robert Simmons, wife, Julia, Tina Jones, Sandy Mitchell, husband, Shawn, Monica Mead, husband, Shawn and John Robert Erdmann; fourteen great-grandchildren; fourteen great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Mable Wilson, West Plains; and numerous special nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, one daughter, Nedra, two brothers, Bud Holbrook and infant Richard Holbrook, and two sisters, Laverne Holbrook and Faye Ganley, precede her in death.

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

A memorial service for Dixie Dee Mincks, 80, West Plains, Missouri will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 15, 2014, at The First United Methodist Church, West Plains, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Mincks died Wednesday, November 5, 2014, after a lengthy illness. She loaned her remains to the University of Missouri Medical School in Columbia. Her cremains will be inured in West Plains, at a later date.

She was born in Ottumwa, Iowa, May 31, 1934, to Roy H. Cole and Elva D. Hughes Cole. She grew up in a farming family and never forgot her roots—loving the country lifestyle her entire life. On May 2, 1953, she was married at Bloomfield, Iowa, to James A. Mincks. Dixie left the farm life for a while to accompany Jim and his railroad career. After living in several states they settled in Iowa City, Iowa in the early 1960’s where Jim worked for the Rock Island Railroad. Dixie worked a variety of jobs including sales in jewelry, accounting at an advertising agency and insurance work for the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. To the end Dixie was an Iowa Hawkeye fan. In 1991, Jim and Dixie both retired and moved to West Plains, Missouri and for many years they owned a small hobby farm outside of town where they were able to return to their roots. Eventually they moved to a house on the edge of town that had a “country” feel, but easier to care for. Dixie and Jim have been active members of the First United Methodist Church of West Plains, where she worked as the church secretary for a period and was also active in helping with a variety of volunteer work for the church, including visiting “shut-ins”’ and helping with the food pantry. Dixie was a dog lover. Over the years she enjoyed many as part of her family. We are sure that Ubu, Fergie, McGraw, Murphy and Buster were all waiting for her with big grins and tails wagging. Her youngest buddy, “Bruno” remains to keep watch over Jim and the house for her.

She is survived by her husband, Jim Mincks, of the family home; two children, Chuck Mincks, wife, Sue, Marion, Iowa, Chris Mincks, wife, Dr. Lisa Shakerin, Crystal, Minnesota; five grandchildren, Christi Geyer, husband, Duane, North Liberty, Iowa, Nikki Cuarsema, husband, Brandon, Anchorage, Alaska, Mike Mincks, Anchorage, Alaska, Duncan Mincks and Graham Mincks, both Crystal, Minnesota; two great-grandchildren, Faith Geyer, North Liberty, Iowa and Addyson Solberg, Anchorage, Alaska; and one brother, Denny Cole, wife, Deb, Drakesville, Iowa.

The family wishes to offer its sincere thanks and gratitude to the Ozarks Medical Center and staff, Dr. Charles Morgan and staff at the Shaw Building, Brooke Haven Health Care and the First United Methodist Church, all of West Plains, for their gracious and supportive care of Dixie in her final days. The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the First United Methodist Church of West Plains, Riverways Hospice of West Plains, or another charitable organization of your choice; any of which may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main Street, West Plains, MO 65775. Dixie will be eternally grateful for your help in paying it forward for others in their time of need.

Graveside services for Donnie Lee Lowe, 66, Willow Springs, Missouri will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 13, 2014, at Pine Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Lowe died at 6:41 a.m., Sunday, November 9, 2014, at Ozarks Medical Center.

He was born April 2, 1948, in Howell County, Missouri, to Hobart Lonal Lowe and Ruby Aileen Green Lowe. On August 3, 1968, he was married at Willow Springs, Missouri, to Jeanie Thornton. Mr. Lowe was employed with DRS for twenty-four years. He loved his family and enjoyed his grandkids.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanie Lowe, of the family home; three sons, Kevin Lowe and Dana, Rogersville, Missouri, Kelly Lowe and Dana, Rogersville, Missouri and Kurt Lowe and wife, Christy, Dora, Missouri; five grandchildren, Hannah, Sarah, Caleb, Carson and Keena; four brothers, Troy Lowe, wife, Lorene, Lonnie Lowe, wife, Tillie, Hershal Lowe, wife, Jan and Floyd Lowe, wife, Kathy, all of Willow Springs; two sisters, Ovene Roberts, husband, Clyde and Bonnie Wood, husband, Randy, all of Willow Springs; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents, three brothers, Lonal, Roy and Jack and two sisters, Wilma and Rosalee, precede him in death.

Mr. Lowe will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Wednesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Pine Grove Cemetery, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Memorial services for Russell Lee Thall, 57, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 15, 2014 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, West Plains, Missouri.

Mr. Thall was born December 16, 1956 in Omaha, Nebraska the son of the late William John (Bill) Thall and JoAnn Cunningham Thall Overton.  On December 3, 2004, he was married in the Philippines to Delsa Cabonita.  He had been the manager for T & T Sales of West Plains, employed by Aaron’s Automobile, Springfield, Missouri and before his health failed, had done pizza delivery. Mr. Thall was a Christian and loved the Lord.

He is survived by his wife, Delsa Thall, of the family home; three sons, Justin Thall, wife, Lindsay, Cory Thall, wife, Amanda and Josh Thall, all of Mountain View, Missouri; two step-children, Dandhel Cayanan, wife, Jennifer and Dariel Cayanan;  five grandchildren, Robert Thall, Willow Thall, Bridget Thall, Ethan Thall and Yuri Cayanan;  one brother, Ed Thall, wife, Nicole, Centralia, Missouri; one sister, Sherry Lockett, husband, John, West Plains, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews including a special niece, Naomi.

His grandparents, parents and one infant brother preceded him in death.

Funeral services for Major General Barton, 88, West Plains, Missouri will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at the Bakersfield Assembly of God Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Barton died at 5:05 a.m., Monday, November 10, 2014, at NHC Healthcare.

He was born May 22, 1926, at Buick, Missouri, to Lee Barton and Della Flowers Barton. He was married to Pauline Harris, the mother of his children. On November 18, 1989, he was married at Bakersfield, Missouri, to Ethel Virginia “Billie” Moore Hickman, who preceded him in death October 30, 2013.  He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army. Mr. Barton was a member of the Assembly of God Church.

He is survived by four children, Dennis Barton, Louise Wallenmyer, Della Bohannon and Glenda Spradling; five step-children, Ann Taylor, husband, John, Teresa Price, husband, Larry, Debbie Murphy, husband Mike, Ella Shaw, husband, Bubba and Beverly Bales, husband, Rick; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Reldon Barton, Ronald Barton and Wayne Barton; and three sisters, Pauline Barton, Thelda Borisch and Betty Hill.

His parents, wife Ethel Virginia “Billie” Barton, one son, Daryl Barton, one sister, Hazel Pitts and three brothers, Chester, Bernard and Tony Barton, precede him in death.

Mr. Barton will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Tuesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Custer-Herron Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Custer-Herron Cemetery, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Nellie Pauline Rhine, 82, Caulfield, Missouri will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 12, 2014, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Rhine died at 6:36 a.m., Friday, November 7, 2014, at her home.

She was born August 13, 1932, to Gerald Stanley Cooper and Elsie Long Cooper. On February 23, 1951, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Roy Rhine. She enjoyed crocheting, making what-not shelves, gardening, puzzles, cooking, canning and her dogs.

She is survived by her husband, Roy Rhine, of the family home; two children, Jerry Rhine, wife, Phyllis and Teresa Hensley, husband, Ronnie, all of Caulfield, Missouri; four grandchildren, Crystal Rhine, Caulfield, Jared Rhine, West Plains, Jamie Hensley, wife, Amber, West Plains and Christopher Hensley, wife, Trisha, Albany, Missouri; seven great-grandchildren, Mason Ousley, wife, Rachel, Jacob Hardy, Dylan Hardy, Sara Rhine, Shelby Rhine, Dante Hensley and Braelyn Hensley; one brother, Jack Cooper, State of Texas; one sister, Linda Deatherage, West Plains; two step-sisters, Georgia Robinson, husband, Richard and Mary Bell Marden, all of Harrison, Arkansas; and numerous nieces and nephews, including a special nephew, Clifford Lawing.

Her parents, step-mother, Lora Ann Joice Howard Cooper, one sister, two step-sisters and one step-brother, precede her 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 Amy Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Amy Cemetery or Alzheimer’s Association, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Wayne Rieger, 86, Dora, Missouri will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 10, 2014, at Ball Church of Christ, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Rieger died at 6:10 p.m., Thursday, November 6, 2014, at Ozarks Medical Center.

He was born March 11, 1928, at Dora, Missouri, to Joseph Daniel Rieger and Bessie May Sanders Rieger. On June 3, 1947, he was married at Mountain Home, Arkansas to Dolly Smith. Before his retirement, he was a lead man at DRS, formerly known as Southwest Truck Body. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and sharing a good story.  Mr. Rieger was a member of the Church of Christ and attended Ball Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife, Dolly Rieger, of the family home; three children, Ron Rieger, wife, Anita, Dora, Missouri, Carol Pettit, husband, Steve, Pottersville, Missouri and Judy Collins, husband, Tony, Dora, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Cherri Kelley, husband, Scott, Dora, Missouri, Craig Pettit, wife, Sheri, Dora, Missouri, Darrick Pettit, Pottersville, Missouri, David Rieger, wife, Caroline, Little Rock, Arkansas, Lindsey Olmsted, husband, Travis, Dora, Missouri, Daniel Rieger, wife, Taylor, Dora, Missouri, Katie Huddleston, husband, Jason, Wesley Chapel, Florida and Coy Collins, West Plains, Missouri; six great-grandchildren, Monica Kelley, Abby Kelley, Jonathon Pettit, Zyler Collins, Barrett Rieger and Landon Olmsted.

His parents precede him in death.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Monday, prior to the service at the Ball Church of Christ. Burial will be in the Ball Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ball Cemetery, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Stanley “Ray” Good, 72, West Plains, Missouri, passed away Monday, November 3, 2014 at West Vue Nursing Center.

He was born January 22, 1942, at Alton, Missouri, the eighth child of the late Purl Edgar and Viola Mildred Pingree Good. Ray was a veteran, having served in the United States Army. He served his country honorably for fourteen months in Vietnam. While in Vietnam, he was assigned to the First Air Calvary Battery “A” 2nd Battalion (Airmobile) 19th Artillery. He was awarded the Air Medal for meritorious participating in aerial flights in the Republic of Vietnam during the period of 1968 and 1969. He also received the Army Commendation Medal for his service against hostile forces, the National Defense Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. Ray spent most of his working years in West Plains, working and retiring from Regal-Beloit, formerly known as Marathon Electric.

He is survived by two sons, Jason Good and Matthew Good, wife, Mel, West Plains; six grandchildren, Jordan, Logan, Megan, Aubrey, Julianne and Lucas, all of West Plains; two brothers, Donald Good, wife, Ann, Spokane, Washington and John Good, wife, Nancy, West Plains; three sisters, Evadene Vinneau, husband, Cy, Spokane, Washington, Phyllis Schaller, Monett, Missouri, Sue Adams, husband, Marshal, Groveland, Illinois; sister-in-law, Marcia Good, Jacksonville, Florida; many nieces and nephews; the mother of his children, Mary Good, West Plains; and friend, Lesley Davis, Alton, Missouri.

His parents, one sister, Maxine and one brother, Arnold, precede him in death.

At Mr. Good’s request, no services will be held. The family would like to thank Dr. Morgan, Dr. Roylance and the staff at West Vue Nursing Center for their care and compassion during Ray’s illness.

Funeral services for Dianne Arlene Guy, 52, West Plains, Missouri will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 5, 2014, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

She was born October 6, 1962 in Columbus Ohio. Dianne was diagnosed with Amyloidosis in 2012 and bravely battled that disease until she passed away November 1, 2014.

Dianne had a love for Southern Gospel music, her faith, Angels, Tinkerbell and butterflies. She loved to cook and entertain for family and friends in her home. Dianne was a mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many. She enjoyed her grandchildren and their activities. If there was a party, Dianne was there. Dianne loved going to the lakes and rivers. While still able to travel, she realized her lifelong dream to see the ocean when she took a trip to Florida with her family and made many memories there with the children at Disneyworld and the seashore. Dianne was employed for several years as a Certified Nurse Assistant and also worked as an in home caregiver and housekeeper. She found great satisfaction in helping others.

On May 30, 1981, she was united in marriage to Bobby Gene Guy and to this union three sons and one daughter were born.

She is survived by her four children, James Curtis Guy and wife, Debi, Nixa, Missouri, Robert E. Guy and wife, DeLayna, Republic, Missouri, Sherri Beth Guy, West Plains and Gregory Adam Guy, West Plains; the loves of her life, her five grandchildren, Daniel, Kristy, KayeLeigh, Kayson, Teagyn; several great-grandchildren; five sisters, Elly Tipton, Cincinnati, Ohio, Betty Tate, Ava, Missouri, Joi Collins, West Plains, Suzie Barnett, West Plains and Donna Barnett, West Plains; one brother, Randy Spencer, West Plains; her best friend, Wanda Bowman; and her three legged companion, Coco.

Her parents, Jerry and Norman Barnett and infant brother, Benny Jack Barnett, precede her 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 Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family or Evergreen Cemetery, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.