Obituaries

A memorial service will be held at a later date for Michael Patrick Moffis, 60, West Plains, Missouri.

Mr. Moffis passed away at 9:59 a.m., Friday, January 1, 2021, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born January 5, 1960, at West Plains, to Doyle and Rosa Freeman Moffis. Besides his grandchildren, Michael’s passion was model trains and he was a founding member of the West Plains Model Railroad Club.   

Michael is survived by his wife of thirty-eight years, Karen Anderson Moffis; two sons, Steven Moffis and Evan Moffis and wife, Megan; step-son, David Biring and wife, Denise; eleven grandchildren, Gideon, Eli, Thaddaeus, Cora, Lainey, Matthias, Mykul, Jonas, Esaias, Sadie, and Emery; brother-in-law, Mike Anderson; niece, Lorenda Roberson; nephew, Joe Anderson; uncle, Hobert Moffis; and several great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Doyle and Rosa Moffis, one brother, Rickey, one sister, Pam and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jack and Pauline Anderson.

Memorial contributions may be made to the West Plains Model Railroad Club and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Funeral services for Wayne Leon Lovan, 84, West Plains, Missouri will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

Mr. Lovan passed away at 4:00 a.m., Friday January 1, 2021 at Ozarks Medical Center. 

He was born November 27, 1936, at Roosevelt, Missouri, to Oscar Ray Lovan and Vivian Isabel Mitts Lovan.  On July 11, 1959, he was married at Miami, Oklahoma, to Barbara Endicott.  Mr. Lovan was an educator for forty years.  He began his career as a Math Teacher at Kingsville, Missouri for three years and then started his tenure at West Plains R-7 School District, where he had been a Junior High Counselor, Assistant Principal, Principal and retiring as Superintendent of Education.  Mr. Lovan had been inducted into the Missouri Educators Hall of Fame.  He enjoyed playing baseball, hunting and fishing.  Mr. Lovan was a member of Curry Street Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Lovan, of the family home; two children, Susan Wells and husband, Ronnie, West Plains and Tracy Townsend and husband, Bill, Nixa, Missouri; five grandchildren, Ashley Cotter and husband Greg, Gretchen Noon and husband, Jeff, Caleb Wells and wife, Meghan, Erin Moody and husband Grant and Paige Townsend; six great-grandchildren, Eli and Eden Cotter, Libby, Avery and Haley Noon and Jay Wells; two brothers, Dallas Lovan and wife, Janet and Rickey Lovan and wife, Reda, all of Pottersville, Missouri; one sister, Wilma Puckett, Pottersville, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents and one infant daughter, Diana Lovan, preceded him in death.

Visitation services will be held from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Monday at Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Gospel Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gospel Hill Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main Street, West Plains, MO 65775. 

Funeral services for Alexander James Clark, 21, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 31, 2020 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Clark passed away at 9:35 p.m., Saturday, December 26, 2020, at Ozarks Medical Center.

He was born July 1, 1999, at West Plains, Missouri, to Clifford Wayne Clark and Evelyn Jeannette Woods Shockey.

He is survived by his mother and step-father, Jeannette and Michael Shockey, West Plains; two brothers, Andrew and Adrian Evins, both of West Plains; one sister, Ashley Dill and husband, Derek, Collins, Missouri; one nephew, Xavier Dill; his grandparents, Harold Woods and Wilma Shockey; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

His father, one brother, Austin Clark and grandparents, Hearl Clark, Grace Mann, Betty Reed and Marvin Shockey, preceded 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 Valley Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Howell Valley Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Funeral services for Carolyn Looney, 79, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at United Freewill Baptist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Looney passed away at 8:50 a.m., Saturday, December 26, 2020, at her home.

She was born August 15, 1941, at Thayer, Missouri, to Ernest Blain (Bud) Goodwin and Zelma Kirby Goodwin Grisham.  On October 6, 1962, she was married at Thayer, Missouri, to James Looney.  Carolyn was James’ Sweetie for fifty-eight years.  They did everything together.  Carolyn enjoyed her flowers and James was always by her side making the yard look beautiful.  Carolyn worked at Puritan Dress Factory in Thayer where she met the love of her life, James Looney.  She also worked for Dr. Bruce Smith and finished her working career at the Howell County Clerk’s office.  Carolyn will be remembered as a loving and kind, wife, sister-in-law and aunt.  Carolyn was a member of United Freewill Baptist Church, West Plains, where she enjoyed the fellowship of her church family. 

She is survived by her husband, James Looney, of the family home; her nieces and nephews, Jan Miller and husband, Robbie, Liza Workman and husband, Charlie, Brenda Swift, Jo Beth Kent and life partner, Rob Fender, Kathy White and husband, Rick, Diane Bay, Jimmy Springfield and John Goodwin; one great-niece, Bethany Kent; and one sister-in-law, Melba Goodwin, Topeka, Kansas.

Her parents, one sister, Virginia Springfield and three brothers, Richard, Raymond and Paul Goodwin, preceded her in death.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at United Freewill Baptist Church.  Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to United Freewill Baptist Church or Gideon Bible Society and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Funeral services for Christopher Norris Bell, 30, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 26, 2020 in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Bell passed away at 11:13 a.m., Sunday, December 20, 2020, at Ozarks Medical Center.

He was born March 21, 1990, at West Plains, Missouri, to Mona Franklin Mattes.  Christopher graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 2008.   He was an EMT serving southern Howell County, Missouri.

He is survived by two children, Hailie and Kolby Bell; the mother of his children, Amanda Bell, West Plains; his mother and father, Mona and Bob Mattes, West Plains; four brothers, Michael Bell and wife, Ambre, Traskwood, Arkansas, Matthew Bell and wife, Brittni, West Plains, Eric Mattes and wife, Pam and Bobby Mattes, all of Lanton, Missourui; one sister, Felicia Wall, Kenai, Alaska; and numerous nieces and nephews.

His grandparents, three uncles, Rick Philpott, Robert Philpott and Gus Franklin, preceded him in death.

Visitation service will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 23, 2020 in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Blue Mound Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Family and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Graveside services for Jackson Wyatt Hodde, stillborn infant son of Robyn Hodde, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Babyland at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Jackson went to be with the Angels at 4:32 p.m., Sunday, December 20, 2020, at Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains, Missouri. 

He is survived by his mother, Robyn Hodde; one sister, Emma Hodde; and his grandfather, Bill Hodde.

His grandmother, Elaine Hodde preceded him in death.

Graveside services for Noah Emmerson Burke, 35, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Burke passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

He was born June 4, 1985, at Riverside, California, to Gary Burke and Nancy Martin Burke.  Noah loved his children and enjoyed watching sports.  He was very smart and participated in Quiz Bowl in High School.

He is survived by three children, Tianna Williams, Christian Collett and Aurora Burke; his girlfriend, Erika Collett; his parents, Gary and Nancy Burke; three brothers, Marty Burke and wife, Michelle, Joshua Burke and wife, Jennifer and Matthew Burke; three sisters, Jamie Bellamy, Ruth Waggoner and husband, Shane and Rebekah Burke; and many nieces and nephews.

His grandparents, Roy and Gwen Burke and Jerry and Ruth Martin and one uncle, Chad Burke, preceded him in death.

Visitation services will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 29, 2020, in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to First Freewill Baptist Church and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

David Anthony Medlock, 46, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 3:30 p.m., Saturday,  December 19, 2020, at Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

He was born August 16, 1974, at Ypsilanti, Michigan, to Jack Medlock and Trudi West Medlock.  David loved his family and enjoyed hunting.  He was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by his mother, Trudi Medlock, West Plains, Missouri; fiancé, Jackie Abernathy, of the family home; special friend, Kerry Johns, Bolivar, Missouri; one sister, Dawn Baker and husband, Paul, Lawrence, Kansas; one niece, Danielle Shriver and husband, Tom and their children, Aybrahm, Cheston, Elayna, Dean and Farrah Shriver, all of Nagle, Missouri.

His father and grandparents preceded him in death.

Ruby Maxine Driscoll Johnson, 95, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 8:10 p.m., Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at West Vue Nursing Center.

She was born August 6, 1925, at West Plains, Missouri, to Thomas William Driscoll and Anna Courtney Hard Driscoll.  On April 21, 1943, she was married at Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, to Hugo Erhard (Bud) Johnson, who preceded her in death on December 23, 2013.  Three children were born to this union.  Ruby worked for over thirty years at the International Shoe Company before retiring.  She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and she loved her family.  She was a hard worker and loved to cook, can, sew and quilt.  Ruby made many beautiful quilts that the family has to cherish.  Her doors were always open to visitors and she made sure you would eat before leaving.  Ruby was a Christian and loved the Lord; she was a wonderful example to her family.  Mrs. Johnson was a long time member of Trinity Worship Center. 

She is survived by three children, Karen Sloan and husband, Bob, Perry Dwayne Johnson and wife, Melva and Ronald Johnson and wife, Pam, all of West Plains; five grandchildren, Eirik Sloan, Las Vegas, Nevada, Auga Sloan, West Plains, Teena Skiles, Brentwood, California, Amy Jackson, Branson, Missouri, Andrea Turner, Caulfield, Missouri; ten great-grandchildren, Brooke Skiles, Dallas, Texas, Alex Skiles, Denver, Colorado, Courtney and Maisie Skiles, Brentwood, California, Perry (Hobie) Johnson III and Morgan Johnson, both of Canada, Jacob Sloan, Scarlett Turner, both of West Plains and Sylas and Amson Jackson, both of Branson,  Missouri; one brother, Lloyd (Jim) Driscoll and wife, Delores; three sisters, Juanita Bean and husband, Joe  and Thelma Willard Montgomery and husband, Paul, both of West Plains and Mary Toney, Marion, Ohio; one sister-in-law, Laura Driscoll, Columbus, Maryland; and a host of nieces and nephews, who loved her very much.

Her parents, husband, one grandson, Perry D. Johnson, II, five brothers, Coy Driscoll and wife, Lillian, Perry Driscoll, Lonzo Driscoll and wife, Ida, Dean Driscoll and wife, Evelyn and Norman Driscoll, one sister, Dorothy Mahaffey and husband, Herb, and one brother-in-law, Victor Toney, preceded her in death.

Mrs. Johnson will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.   A private burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Homeland Cemetery or any charity of choice and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Sonja Prewitt, 75, Peace Valley, Missouri, passed away at 3:45 p.m., Friday, December 18, 2020, at NHC healthcare, West Plains, Missouri.  Sonja was born September 2, 1945, at Kansas City, Missouri, to Gilbert Prewitt and Glena Koster Prewitt Cooper.  Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for James Osmond Shannon, 85, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the Shannon Residence, County Road 6620, West Plains, Missouri. A sign will be present to identify the location of the service. Graveside services will be under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Shannon passed away at 12:35 a.m., Saturday, December 19, 2020 at his home in West Plains, Missouri, surrounded by his family.

He was born August 19, 1935, at Sturkie, Arkansas, to Luther Marvin Shannon and Hallie Witt Shannon. On July 6, 1955, he was married at Sturkie, Arkansas, to Ruby Elliott Shannon. James retired from Southwest Truck Body (now known as DRS) in1994.  He loved his family dearly and enjoyed farming, baseball, gardening, music and playing cards. Most of all, he loved God and the love of his life, Ruth.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth of the family home; four children all of West Plains, Missouri, Ruth Ann Newnam and husband Jimmy, Mike Shannon and wife, Dena, Debra Head and husband, Jeff and Charla Whiteside; eight grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; three sisters; and many nieces and nephews.

His parents, four brothers and five sisters preceded him in death.

Mr. Shannon will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to State Line Cemetery or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Donna Joyce Hicks, 82, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 6:25 p.m., Sunday, December 13, 2020, at West Vue Nursing Center.

She was born August 11, 1938, at Bloomington, Indiana, to Lomie Jackson and Viola Miller Jackson.  She was married August 18, 1962 at Bloomington, Indiana, to Hanne Lane Hicks, who preceded her in death on March 3, 2013.  Mrs. Hicks was a teacher at Marlin Elementary School, Bloomington, Indiana.  She retired in 2000.  Mrs. Hicks was a member of The Red Hatters Club, was a supporter of the West Plains Animal Shelter and was active in church.  She was a faithful follower of her grandchildren and enjoyed entertaining family and friends.  Mrs. Hicks attended Indiana State, Terre Haute, Indiana and earned a Master’s Degree from Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, where she studied under Dr. David Gallahue.

She is survived by two children, Dale Hicks and wife, Dawn, West Plains, Missouri and Chris Hicks and wife, Kally, Kodiak Island, Alaska; two grandchildren, Evan Hicks and Garrit Hicks; and one cousin, Janet Branan, Bloomington, Indiana.

Her parents, husband and one sister, Gladys Bush, preceded her in death.

Jeffrey Carl Barry, 67, Dora, Missouri, passed away at 8:14 p.m., Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at his home.

He was born January 18, 1953, at Columbus, Ohio, to Carl Royce Barry and Evelyn Katherine Woodard Barry.  Mr. Barry was a retired painter and enjoyed his horses.

He is survived by his wife, Lori Richards, of the family home; two children, Seth Barry and wife, Amy and Matthew Barry and wife, Callie, all of West Plains; one step-daughter, Halley Shaughnessy and husband, Adam and their daughter, Paisley, of Union, Missouri; four grandchildren, Chandler, Indie, Jade and Calvin Barry; one brother, John Paul Barry and wife, Kathy, Advance, Missouri; and one niece, Marty Barry Lantz and husband, Colt.

His parents preceded him in death.

Graveside services for Wanda Mae Pliler, 76, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Union Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Pliler passed away at 5:09 p.m., Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at Mercy Hospital, Joplin, Missouri.

She was born December 5, 1944, at Crider, Missouri, to James Sutten Gott and Sybil Louise Karr Gott.  She loved her family and grandkids.

She is survived by four children, Ricky Pliler and wife, Pam, West Plains, Robbie Pliler, West Plains, Kerry Pliler, United Kingdom and Kasey Pliler and wife, Amanda, Joplin, Missouri; ten grandchildren, Christy, Reagan, Chelsea, Hailey, Jarrad, Jaiden, Devon, Taylor, Morgan and Mary; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, David Gott, State of Kentucky; one sister-in-law, Sue Gott, Rolla; and many nieces and nephews.

Her parents, one daughter, Rhonda Tackett, two brothers, Jerry and Kenny Gott and one sister-in-law, Shirley Gott, preceded her in death.

Mrs. Pliler will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.   Memorial contributions may be made to Union Grove Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Graveside services for Lawrence Paul Fore, 82, Bakersfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Fore Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Fore passed away at 6:20 p.m., Thursday, December 10, 2020, at Baxter Regional Medical Center, Mountain Home, Arkansas.

He was born June 18, 1938, at Bakersfield, Missouri, to Herbert Fore and Ruby Howard Fore.  On April 27, 1958, he was married at Vidette, Arkansas, to Dorothy Jean Cotter, who preceded him in death on April 2, 2017.  On September 30, 2018, he was married at Gepp, Arkansas, to Martha Hayes Durham.  Paul graduated from the Bakersfield High School with the Class of 1956.  He loved playing music, hunting, fishing, working on his farm and restoring tractors.  He had worked as a bookkeeper for Hayes Brothers Flooring and was a mail carrier.  Mr. Fore was a member of County Line Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Martha Fore, of the family home; two children, Mike Fore and wife, Debbie and Beverly Jones and husband, Corey, all of Gepp, Arkansas; three step-daughters, Robin Tomlinson, Springfield, Missouri, Melanie Yocom, Walnut Grove, Missouri and Wendy Durham, Bakersfield, Missouri; four grandchildren, Mandi Rudes and husband, Jessy, Lorin Dewey, Jonathan Dewey and Ashley Wells and husband, Lucas; two great-grandchildren, Madilynn and Jensen; one brother, Howard Polk Fore and wife, Reta, Kansas City, Kansas; one sister, Linda Gay Hodges and husband, Cran, Gepp, Arkansas; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents, first wife and one brother, Donald Fore, preceded him in death.

Visitation services will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to Fore Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Graveside services for Jerry Lynn (Willy) Willard, 69, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 18, 2020 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Willard passed away at 11:12 a.m., Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at his home.

He was born January 17, 1951, at Peace Valley, Missouri, to Hubert (Bud) Willard and Maxine Moffis Willard.  Willy graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1969.  Mr. Willard was a Vietnam Veteran, having served with the United States Navy aboard the USS Hassayampa.  He was a service technician for Culligan for many years and enjoyed photography, painting and building models.  Mr. Willard was a Christian.

He is survived by his companion of over twenty-five years, Pam Brotherton; her three children, Kileene Collins, Jennifer Jennings and Will Brotherton; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many special cousins, including Freda Paschall and Vicki Lynn Watts.

His parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Willard will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to the family and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Todd William Cason, son of John Sweat and Deborah Overton, was born February 24, 1987, at Brunswick, Georgia.  He entered into eternal rest December 11, 2020, at the age of thirty-three years.

Todd was a loving, caring person and a wonderful father, a great son and brother.  He was a hard working man. 

He is survived by five children, Skylar, Sophia, Conner, Zane and Aubrey; his mother, Deborah Sweat; his father, Oscar Caughron and wife, Tracey; two brothers, Justin Sweat and John Sweat; two sisters, Joni Sweat and Cheryl Sweat; one step-sister, Misty Ratliff; and many nieces and nephews.

His grandparents, Linda Cason, John Cason, Lavada Caughron and Olan Caughron, preceded him in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Family and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Graveside services for Joyce Anita Smith, 74, Pottersville, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 14, 2020 at Souder Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Smith passed away at 8:00 a.m., Thursday, December 10, 2020, at her home.

She was born February 23, 1946, at Souder, Missouri, to Ira Smith and Lorena Wright Smith.  Mrs. Smith worked as a home health aide at Riverways.  She enjoyed gardening, flowers and going to yard sales.  Mrs. Smith was a Christian.

She is survived by two children, Tina Callahan and husband, John, Pottersville, Missouri and Tony Stockdale and wife, Holly, Denver, Colorado; six grandchildren, Lucas Callahan, Levi Callahan, Tyler Callahan, Toni Brossow, Vincent Stockdale and Crystal Stockdale; six great-grandchildren, Willow, Addilyn, Savanna, Chase, Lylee and Malachi; four brothers, Bob Smith and wife, Barbara, Kenny Smith and wife, Joyce, Joe Smith and Gary Smith, all of Ava, Missouri; one sister, Genola Caudill, Ava, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.

Her parents and one brother, Don Smith, preceded her in death.

Mrs. Smith will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Sunday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to Souder Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Funeral services for Charlotte E. Nale, 80, Pomona, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 14, 2020 at New Hope Baptist Church, with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m., under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

Mrs. Nale passed away at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, December 10, 2020, at NHC Healthcare.

She was born December 27, 1939, at Mountain View, Missouri, to Claude Holden and Elsie Gale Holden.  On November 20, 1958, she was married at Mountain View, Missouri, to Ronald Lee Nale, who preceded her in death on June 12, 2019.  After graduating from high school, Charlotte attended Cosmetology School in Springfield, Missouri.  She enjoyed gardening, playing piano, singing at church and visiting with people, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Mrs. Nale was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.

She is survived by two children, Ronda Love and husband, Daryl, Cairo, Georgia and Brian Nale and wife, Donna, Pomona,  Missouri; one granddaughter, Erin Shrable and husband,  Kaleb; three great-grandchildren, Easton, Koy and Everly; two step-grandchildren, Jessica Durante and husband, Greg and Keri Love; one step-great-grandchild, Parker; and one sister, Alice Earnhart, Springfield, Missouri.

Her parents and husband preceded her in death.

Mrs. Nale will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the New Hope Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.