Obituaries

Naomi Marie Smith Collins, 83, Thayer, Missouri, passed away at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, June 12, 2022, at her home. 

She was born July 25, 1938 to “Doc” Ferrell and Ethel (Green) Smith. She grew up in the rural areas of Howell and surrounding counties. In 1953 Naomi was united in marriage to Leslie Eugene Collins, a marriage that lasted for 63 years until Leslie’s death in 2016. The young couple moved to Kansas City, Missouri and together, they had two children, Patsy and Johnny. Naomi was a wife, mother, and homemaker first and foremost, but enjoyed a stint of working at Stuart Hall Paper Company in Kansas City.

Naomi was preceded in death by her parents, “Doc” and Ethel, her husband, Leslie, grandson, Ricky Mayhugh, brothers, Junior, Frankie, and Bobby, half-sister, Linda Coulter, brothers-in-law, Roy Wheat, Basil Collins, Charles Collins, and sisters-in-law, Reola White, Louise Collins, Edith Britt, and Wanda Hill.

She is survived by her children, Patsy Mayhugh and Johnny Collins, grandchildren, John (Carrie) Collins and Johanna (Jonathan) Wear, and great-grandchildren John and Mahayla Collins, Isaac and Gabriel Wear, and Jessica, Norma, and Devin Baker, and a very special niece Lauri Manson. Naomi is also survived by her siblings, Lucretia Singleton, Otha (Pat) Smith, Joanne, half-siblings, Roger Smith, Gary Smith, Donna Mason, Joyce Smith, sister-in-law Pat Collins, and a host of nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.

Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

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Funeral services for Frankie Marie Phillips, 82, Peace Valley, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 20, 2022, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mrs. Phillips passed away at 4:55 p.m., Sunday, June 12, 2022, at NHC Healthcare.  

She was born January 8, 1940, at Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, to James Pitts and Josephine Ivey Pitts Rogers.  On July 8, 1959, she was married in Alabama, to Elger Phillips.  Before her retirement, Mrs. Phillips worked at the International Shoe Factory and Invensys and was a C.N.A. at West Vue Nursing Center.  She enjoyed sewing, quilting, fishing, camping and traveling; Frankie was a loving mother and grandmother.  Mrs. Phillips was a member of First Baptist Church, West Plains. 

She is survived by her husband, Elger Phillips, of the family home; three children, JoAnn Wood and husband, Rob, Mountain Grove, Missouri, Billy Phillips, Thomasville, Missouri and Kenneth Phillips, Peace Valley, Missouri; ten grandchildren, Roxanna Fultz and husband, Kyle, Thomas Borkus and wife, Taylor, Angela Wooten and husband, Jeff, Billy Phillips, Jr., and wife, Jessica, Tiffany Dusenbury, Josh Dusenbury, Anthony Phillips, Megan Ingram and husband, Tim, Christopher Dusenbury and Katlyn Phillips and significant other, Dominic Leslie; twenty-six great-grandchildren; one brother, William Pitts and wife,  Pat; one sister, Louise Pitts; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, two grandsons, Michael Borkus and Michael Dusenbury, one great-granddaughter, Electra Worner and two daughters-in-law, Angela and Sandra Phillips, preceded her in death.  

Visitation services will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Barnett Cemetery

Graveside services for Bobby Joel York, 75, Koshkonong, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 17, 2022 at Meltabarger Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mr. York passed away at 9:35 p.m., Monday, June 13, 2022, peacefully at his home.  

He was born April 23, 1947, at Camp, Arkansas, to Avril York and Vida Louise Banning York.  On July 31, 1965, he was married at Viola, Arkansas, to Polly Sanders.  Mr. York was a driver and manager at MFA Oil for thirty-four years.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and playing dominos.  His faith was in Jesus Christ.  Mr. York was a member of Moko Church of Christ.

He is survived by  his wife, Polly York, of the family home; two children, Dean York and James York and wife, Missy, all of Koshkonong, Missouri; three grandchildren, Corey, Courtney and Caitlyn York; three brothers, Randall York and wife, Ruth, Ava, Missouri, Joie York and wife, Edna, Mammoth Spring, Arkansas and Michael York, Preston,  Missouri; four sisters, Sondra Burgess and husband, Kenneth, West Plains, Karen Dahlquist and husband, James, Hollister, Missouri, Connie James, Reed Springs, Missouri and Lea Ann Harper and husband, Kyle, Springfield, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents and one brother, Ronnie York, preceded him in death.  

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

A Memorial Mass for Margaret Delores Short, 93, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 27, 2022 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, followed by a luncheon.  

Mrs. Short passed away at 6:20 p.m., Friday, June 10, 2022, at Ozarks Medical Center.  

She was born December 5, 1928, at Chicago, Illinois, to Melburn Grumley and Augustina Pollato Grumley.  On September 30, 1950, she was married at Chicago, Illinois, to Willis (Willy) Everett Short, who preceded her in death on December 20, 2001.  Mrs. Short had worked in retail with K-Mart and Wal-Mart.  She and her husband retired and moved to West Plains in 1993.  She enjoyed ceramics.  Mrs. Short was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

She leaves behind her many friends, caregivers and her pet companion, Toro. 

Her parents and husband preceded her in death.  

Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Visitation services for Robert William (Bob) Meyer, 62, West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mr. Meyer passed away at 9:21 a.m., Thursday, June 9, 2022, at his home.

He was born February 5, 1960 at Florissant, Missouri, to Walter Meyer and Hazel Watts Meyer.  He played football at the University of Missouri from 1978 through 1982.  In July, 1982, he was married at Florissant, Missouri, to Susan Pace.  Mr. Meyer was a program manager at DRS Technologies.  He enjoyed fishing and woodworking. 

He is survived by three children, Danny Meyer, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Tommy Meyer and wife, Kylie, Van Buren, Missouri, and Joey Meyer and wife, Stephanie, Saint Louis, Missouri; three grandchildren, Ava Meyer, William Meyer, and Elliot Meyer; two brothers, Walter Meyer and Herbie Meyer; one cousin, Annie Meyer; and the mother of his children, Susan, West Plains, Missouri.

His parents preceded him in death.

Funeral services for Zachery Charles (Carlos) Owens, 37, Mansfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 9, 2022 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mr. Owens passed away at 10:59 a.m., Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at his home.  

He was born August 25, 1984, at Casper, Wyoming, to Jeffery Doyle Owens and Celia Rosa Owens.  On March 16, 2004, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Rebekah Crone.  Mr. Owens was a veteran, having served with the United States Navy.  He was a Barber and enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking and masonry.   To most anyone who knew him well, Zach wasn’t just a friend; he was family. Thoughtful, generous and compassionate, he was known for his big heart, caring nature and a desire to share with others. 

He is survived by his wife, Rebekah Owens, of the family home; one daughter, Izabella; his mother, Celia Owens; his grandmothers, Kathryn Owens and Marina DeJesus; one brother, Herman Owens, Fayetteville, Arkansas; his brother-in-spirit, Casey Crone and wife, Culley, West Plains, Missouri; his nieces and nephews, Kaylin, Kylee, Joseph, Jackson and Charlie ; and his dog, Rico. 

His father and grandfathers preceded him in death.  

Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Center Point Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Center Point Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Funeral services for David Claude Stewart, 78, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Curry Street Church of Christ, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mr. Stewart passed away at 11:50 a.m., Friday, May 27, 2022, at West Plains, Missouri.  

He was born October 4, 1943, at West Plains, Missouri, to Clyde Stewart, Sr. and Ruth Elizabeth Pentecost Stewart.  David’s elementary school days were spent in a one room school at Blue Mound and Pottersville.  He graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1961.  On March 27, 1965, he was married at West Plains, to Joyce Mayfield.  David and Joyce along with His brother Junior purchased a ready mix in 1968 where he spent almost 22 years anticipating returning to the farm raising cows and calves which was his passion in life.   People, family, friends, and the men he worked with were very important to David. His grandchildren held a special place in his heart.  Mr. Stewart served with the Missouri National Guard.  He was a Cardinals and Chiefs fan.  Mr. Stewart was a member of Curry Street Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Stewart, of the family home; two children, Jim Stewart and fiancé, Julie Bolton, Lee’s Summit, Missouri and Stephen Stewart, St. Louis, Missouri; two daughters-in-law, Julie Stewart and Kari Christensen; five grandchildren, Sarah, Annika, Evan, Margaux and Katie; his mother, Ruth Stewart; one brother, Clyde Stewart, Jr. and wife, Jane, West Plains; one sister, Bonnie Hille and husband, Rod, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Loretta Jinson, Bob Mayfield, Lynn Mayfield and wife, Carol, James Mayfield, Reta Langston and husband, Neil and Ruby Mayfield; several nieces and nephews; and his ranch manager, Seth Barry.

His father and one nephew, Clyde Stewart, III (Chuck), preceded him in death.  

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 10, in the Langston Street Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Blue Mound Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Mound Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Funeral services for Katy Lila May Cope, 82, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 12, 2022 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mrs. Cope passed away at 7:55 p.m., Monday, June 6, 2022, at West Vue Nursing Center.  

She was born May 27, 1940, at Decatur, Alabama, to Floyd Linderman and Jewel Lowery.  On July 16, 1963, she was married at Toledo, Ohio, to Eugene Cope, who preceded her in death on January 4, 2013.  Mrs. Cope worked as a nurse at National Health Care for twenty-five years, having retired November 3, 2003; she loved being a nurse.  She enjoyed reading, dancing, singing and watching her show.  Katy was a selfless woman and loved her family.   

She is survived by four children, Robert Shelton, Decatur, Alabama, Samuel Shelton and wife, Crystal, West Plains, Gina Phol and husband, Leroy, Oakland, Wisconsin and Ronald Cope, Panama City, Florida; seven grandchildren, Misty Morris and husband, Eddie, Lila Williams and husband, Blaine, Marriya Toten and husband, Marty, Christopher Shelton and wife, Casey, Shawn Shelton and wife, Molly, Jacob Shelton and wife, Heather and Samantha Shelton; ten great-grandchildren, Cody McCormack and wife, Cheyenne, Kiara Murphy and husband, Matt, Tristan Morris, Ethan Wake, and wife, Gracy, Elizabeth Williams, Hannah Morris, Annie Wake, Cody Toten and wife, Emily, Buddy Shelton and Eleanor Kent; one sister, Dina Rehahn, Lancing, Michigan; and several nieces and nephews .

Her parents, husband and one sister, Mavis Vanover , preceded her in death.  

Visitation service will be held from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Sunday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the South Fork Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to South Fork Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

A graveside service for Vivian Williams, 89, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at Clear Springs Cemetery near Dawt, Missouri at noon on June 18, 2022.

Vivian Ruth Williams passed away peacefully May 31, 2022 in West Plains, Missouri. She was born in Elijah, Missouri on April 3, 1933, attended Mount Olive Elementary School, and Bakersfield High School. She retired from the West Plains based, International Shoe Factory in 1993 after 33 years of rigorous work.

Vivian raised four children down the street from that shoe factory. Coworkers and neighbors recall her walking home during lunch breaks, knowing she was merely surveying the mischief that her four kids made in her absence.  Appearances meant a great deal to her, and during times of hardship she understood the value of looking your best. Ironing became one of her many passions, and her children never left the house without their clothes meticulously pressed (including their underwear). Vivian was dedicated to her children looking sharp at school because she knew their success depended on it. Whether it was her children’s clothes, the detailing of a car, the sparkle of a well-used stove, or a perfectly wrapped Christmas present, she was driven to make every aspect in life look immaculate. She did this exceptionally well, all while struggling to keep the lights on and food on everyone’s plate.  It was clear to everyone that Vivian never shied away from hard work. She was relentless, stubborn, efficient to a core, but above all caring. She put just as much energy into reorganizing someone’s sock drawer as she would mowing her own lawn (even at the age of 80). Yet all her hard work was always for the benefit of others, whether they realized it or not.  Throughout the town, Vivian was known for having a keen insight into to everyone’s well-being. The reason… because she cared enough to pay attention. When picking up the phone, she would be the first to say in her work-worn raspy voice, “How are you doin’ honey? Are you doin’ ok?” That was the honest voice of a person that spent her entire life putting others before herself, whether she realized it or not.  Vivian had an understated wit that was ever-present but always soft-spoken. She would often sit and listen to various conversations without saying a word. Then at the last moment, she would chime in with a sense of humor that was as dry as her over-cooked bacon.

When it came to animals, there’s no question she had a soft spot. Many say she loved animals more than people. That might be true. After all, you don’t need to iron clothes for animals (but if needed, she would’ve). So in lieu of flowers, the family asks you to donate to the West Plains Regional Animal Shelter by dropping and/or mailing your donation to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Vivian was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Williams, former husband, Ansel Evans, her parents, James M. and Mary Jane “Molly” Matney Hensley, two sisters, Pat Matthews and Pansy D’Arcy, one brother, Billie Hensley and one grandchild, Jamie Evans.

She is survived by her children, Steve Evans and wife, Keri, West Plains, Missouri, Cynthia (Evans) Thaier and husband, Larry, Fenton, Missouri, Jeffrey Williams, Springfield, Missouri and Jennifer Williams, West Plains, Missouri, along with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for Awilda Kay Decker, 78, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mrs. Decker passed away at 5:28 a.m., Sunday, June 5, 2022, at her home.  

She was born June 9, 1943, at West Plains, Missouri, to James Hubert Jones and Lydia Kay Roush.  On June 10, 1961, she was married at West Plains, to Bobby Leroy Decker, who preceded her in death on February 26, 1993.  Before her retirement, Mrs. Decker worked at Ozarks Medical Center.  She loved her family, her dog and enjoyed feeding and watching birds.

She is survived by two daughters, Lydia Chapin and husband, Robert, West Plains, Missouri and Michelle Martin and husband, Tim, Auburndale, Florida; four grandchildren, Diane Parrott, Chelsea McMahan, Tim Martin and Katelyn Lee; five great-grandchild, Tucker McMahan, Makinzi Lee, Sydney Martin, Amelia Elizabeth Kay Martin and Razor Martin; and several nieces and nephews, including special nephew, LeRoy Jones and wife, Calva, West Plains. 

Her parents, husband, and her siblings preceded her in death.  

Memorial contributions may be made to 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.

Graveside services for Roberta Joyce McMahon, 84, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Pottersville Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mrs. McMahon passed away at 2:51 a.m., Thursday, June 2, 2022, at her home.  

She was born August 21, 1937, at Pevely, Missouri, to Doyle Pyle and Hester Pearl Smith Carroll.  Before her retirement, Joyce was a sales associate at Wal-Mart.  She enjoyed playing piano, sewing and quilting and was an avid reader.  Mrs. McMahon loved her family and church. 

She is survived by six children, Heather Holman and husband, Chris, West Plains, Richard McMahon, Jr., and wife, Amanda, West Plains, Patrick McMahon and wife, Bobbi, Willow Springs, Missouri, Michael McMahon and wife, Mary, El Cajon, California, Sean McMahon and wife, Sandy, Chattanooga, Tennessee and Timothy McMahon and wife, Beth, West Plains; sixteen grandchildren; and twenty-four great-grandchildren. 

Her parents, one son, Christopher McMahon, one daughter, Catherine Lynn McMahon and one brother, Gale Pyle, preceded her in death.  

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

Private graveside services for Marlin Leowen VonAllmen, 83, Koshkonong, Missouri, were held at Jolliff Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mr. VonAllmen passed away at 2:23 a.m., Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.  

He was born August 11, 1938, at Rover, Missouri, to Marlin VonAllmen and Vesta Gayle Huddleston VonAllmen.  On December 1, 1957, he was married to the love of his life, Joyce Anita VonAllmen.  They were married for 60 wonderful years before her passing in 2018.  He was a member of Shilo Baptist Church in Rover, Missouri and served as a deacon there for many years.  In 1976, Leon was the proud founder of VonAllmen Meat Processing in Koshkonong, Missouri.  After working for some time, he then retired to run the family farm.  A farm that gave him the remarkable opportunity to watch his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren learn, grow and play.  He enjoyed riding around in his Ranger everyday; checking his cows with his trusty dog, Reba, by his side.  He loved singing and performing.  He was a true showman and some would even dare say:  a show stopper.  Always so creative, whether he be whittling up a quirky character or telling a tall tale to his grandkids.  You were never bored if you were with Leon VonAllmen.  He loved to fish and hunt and show off any creepy crawly creature he could find.  He made the best homemade ice cream and was pretty well world famous for his chili.  He loved when someone would stop by and visit with him under his gazebo.  He never knew a stranger and always knew how to make you feel special.  He was truly a one-of-a-kind man.  A once in a lifetime man.  A man that will not only be dearly missed by his family, but by anyone who ever crossed his path. 

He is survived by one daughter, Renea VonAllmen Alsup and husband, Brent, Rover, Missouri; four grandchildren, Lee VonAllmen and wife, Claire and Lucas VonAllmen, both of Springfield, Jennifer “Bo” Newberry and husband, Brad and Brittney “Skeeterbug” Carney and husband, Nick, both of Rover, Missouri; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Marla Scarcliff and husband, Chuck, Glasford, Illinois; special cousin, Donald Gene Judd and wife, Cathy, Rover, Missouri; and  many nieces and nephews.

His parents, wife, one son, Terry VonAllmen and one great-grandson, Brody River, preceded him in death.  

Graveside services for Keith Ronald Bates, 76, Pomona, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 6, 2022 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mr. Bates passed away at 12:29 p.m., Monday, May 30, 2022, at his home.  

He was born February 28, 1946, at De Soto, Missouri, to Warren Bates and Allie Bruce.  On January 9, 1965, he was married at Andalusia, Alabama, to Melba Louise Coburn, who preceded him in death on January 10, 2022.  Mr. Bates was a veteran, having served with the United States Navy.  Before his retirement, Mr. Bates was a mechanic.  He was a member of a model airplane club that he enjoyed as well as model boats, crossword puzzles and fixing clocks. 

He is survived by two daughters, Debra Bergeron and husband, Richard, Marrero, Louisiana and Kimberly Sanders and husband, Robert, Round Rock, Texas; five grandchildren, Dana Comeaux and husband, William, Randy Bergeron, Landon Sanders, Logan Sanders and Peyton Sanders; three great-grandchildren, Olivia, Cristina and Espen; and several nieces and nephews. 

His parents, wife of 57 years, one grandson, Rodney Bergeron, step-father, Roy Wideman, one step-sister, Jeletta Bates and four step-brothers, Harlin and J.W. Love and twins, Harmon and Wayne, preceded him in death.  

A Celebration of Life service for Peggy Anne Willis, 68, Cherokee Village, Arkansas, will be held from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m., Saturday, June 4, 2022 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Ms. Willis passed away at 2:20 p.m., Monday, May 30, 2022, at Henderson, Arkansas.  

She was born January 13, 1954, at Fort Eustis, Virginia, to Joseph Wayne Smith and Fern O’Neal Gannon Smith.  Peggy was a Realtor and enjoyed antiquing; she also had a green thumb and loved her cats.  She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandkids.

She is survived by three children, Travis Baty and wife, Renee, Mauckport, Indiana, Bradley Baty and wife, Kim, Belton, Texas and David Baty and wife, Joanna, Columbia, Missouri; six grandchildren, Tyler, Devin, Ethan, Brittany, Blake and Graelynn; two brothers, Bobby Smith and wife, Dawn, Henderson, Arkansas and Keith Smith and wife, Kambra, St. Charles, Missouri; two sisters, Phyllis Crider and husband, Dennis and Christina Jean Kerley and husband, Stace, all of West Plains, Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews .

Her parents preceded her in death.  

Graveside services for Joseph Alvin Rieger, 91, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Sweeton Pond Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

 Mr. Rieger passed away at 11:36 a.m., Thursday, May 26, 2022, at NHC HealthCare.  

 He was born September 15, 1930, in Ozark County, Missouri, to James Monroe Rieger and Florence Ann Orwick Rieger.  On August 9, 1963, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Joy Reed.  Mr. Rieger was a veteran, having served with the United States Army.  Before his retirement, he worked as a welder.  Mr. Rieger stayed busy building things and tinkering with cars.

He is survived by his wife, Joy Rieger, of the family home; two children, David Rieger and wife, Karen and Gail Hurt, all of St. Louis, Missouri; four grandchildren, Kyle, Kara, Niki and Kelley; three brothers, Lloyd, Jim and Norman Rieger; and several nieces and nephews 

 His parents, and two brothers, Clinton and Dwight Rieger, preceded him in death.  

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

Sharon Kay Hale, 69, West Plains, Missouri passed away at 12:19 a.m., Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at Ozarks Medical Center.  

She was born June 10, 1952, at Lincoln, Nebraska, to Roy Eugene Hale and Joyce Helen Poe Hale.  Sharon loved her family and friends, loved playing bingo and enjoyed going to casinos.  She was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by three children, Allen Stubbs and wife, Shawna, Carthage, Missouri, Sabrina Hicks and husband, Larry, West Plains and Toby Stubbs, Carthage, Missouri; ten grandchildren, Tyler, Hailey and Lindsey Hicks and Chaz, Megan, Kennedy, Garrett, Elizabeth, Christopher and Jonathan Stubbs; three great-grandchildren, Titus Graham, Henley Hicks and Carson Stubbs; three sisters, Linda Stubbs, Connie Hale and Carol Jo York; several nieces and nephews; her close friends, Brenda Collins and Renee Stephens; and a host of other friends. 

Her parents, one sister, Debbie Hale, three brothers, Michael, Steven and Roy Eugene Hale, Jr. and the love of her life, Roger Dale Harris, preceded her in death.  

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.  The guest book is available to sign at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to 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.

Graveside services for Shirley Jane Morrison will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 27, 2022 at Howell Valley Cemetery.  

 Shirley Jane Morrison took the hand of Jesus on September 7, 2021 and completed her journey home.

She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She was born in Clayton, Michigan on November 7, 1933 to Earl Underhill and Doris Owen. Shirley was a creative, resilient, independent and faithful little girl who charted her own path in this world. Shirley found her soul mate and married Robert G. Morrison in April of 1957 in Tampa, Florida. She created a home of love and adventure in which their three, very fortunate children were raised. Shirley was an Air Force wife, providing support and guidance to other wives along the way. She was a psychologist and provided counseling services to a diverse population throughout her professional career. Shirley enjoyed crafts, sewing, reading, traveling, and entertaining. Her favorite past time however, was duplicate bridge and she was quite proud of her Gold Master designation.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her brother, Virgil Underhill, her sister, Melva Clements, and her son, Robert G. Morrison II.

She is survived by her daughters, Lori L. Harris and husband, Sidney, Tina N. Krysiak and husband, Richard S. Jr.; her grandchildren, Zachary G. Morrison and wife, Emily, Sarah Jane Walters and husband, Steve, Richard S. Krysiak III and wife, Adrienne, Jacob A. Krysiak and Samantha J. Krysiak and husband, Ryder Jones; and her great-grandchildren, Clara Rose Walters, Louis Gideon Morrison, Charlotte Louise Krysiak and Caroline Avery Morrison.

A celebration of life service for Jenny Cameron, 28, West Plains, Missouri, will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, May 28, 2022 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Jenny passed away at 3:19 p.m., Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri.  

She was born March 26, 1994, at Monterrey, California, to Allen Cameron and Katherine Bitzer Cameron.  Jenny was the bar manager at The Ranch House Bar & Grill.  She loved her friends and family, was a people person and loved her job.  Jenny also loved her dog, Trigger. 

She is survived by her father, Allen Cameron, West Plains, Missouri; her mother, Katherine Cameron, London, Kentucky; three brothers, A. J. Cameron and wife, Tara, Columbus, Georgia, Jason Cameron and wife, Julia, San Antonio, Texas and Chris Cameron and significant other, Destiny Wood, West Plains; three sisters, Trisha Hensley, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Manda Lewis and husband, Brian, State of Virginia and Becka Tinckle and husband, John, Jacksonville, Arkansas; and several nieces and nephews. 

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 John Eddy Durham, 79, Kansas City, Missouri, will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, May 27, 2022 at Fore Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mr. Durham passed away on May 18, 2022.

He was born to the late Tommy and Maye Durham on November 18, 1942. He married the love of his life, Sharon F. Durham and was employed as a laborer for the Centainteed Fiberglass Co. for 38 years. Often, John enjoyed joking or playing silly pranks on those around him. He was an avid hunter and   fisherman who had spent a lot of his time in the great outdoors. John had a great joy for coaching little league baseball and watching the Royals or the Chiefs. He could fix or build just about anything.  John would do anything for anybody and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was a loving father, grandfather, and friend.

He is survived by his daughter, Shonna Spair; two sons, Shane (Tena) Durham and Daniel (Kellie) Durham; four grandchildren, John Butts, Cori Mosiman (Maverick), Colton Durham and Alexis (R.J.) Procelll; one great-grandchild, John Procell; four brothers, Alvie (Maxine) Durham, Jimmy (Caroline) Durham, Tilman (Elaine) Durham and JT (Faye) Durham.

 He was preceded in death by parents, wife, four brothers, Thomas Durham, Oscar Durham, Haman Durham and Huey Durham and four sisters, Margie Ann Horton, Marzie Cropper, Linda Brewer and Flonnie Fay.

Visitation service will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Friday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to Missouri Disabled Sportsman Organization, Hospice House of NKC Hospital 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.