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.
Funeral services for Jeff Tilson, 57, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Pottersville Baptist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Tilson passed away at 8:50 a.m., Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.
He was born June 5, 1964 at Wichita, Kansas, to J.B. Tilson and Ann Loree Collins. On January 21, 1982, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Sherri Thompson. Mr. Tilson loved to play music and sing gospel songs. He enjoyed camping and hunting. He loved to travel, especially to the Smokey Mountains. Jeff loved his family and spending time with them. He was a Christian and attended Pottersville Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Sherri, of the family home; one daughter, Amber Squires and husband, Jacob, West Plains, Missouri; two brothers, Jay Tilson and wife, VeAnn, Union, Missouri, and Tim Tilson and wife, Donna, West Plains, Missouri; three sisters, LaRee Stevens and husband, Gary, West Plains, Missouri, Sherry Robinson and husband, Bruce, West Plains, Missouri, and Lynda Johnson and husband, Linn, Tecumseh, Missouri; two step-sisters, Bobbi McMahon and husband, Pat, Willow Springs, Missouri, and Cindy Harper and husband, Rodney, West Plains, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.
His parents and step-father, Robert Morris, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Union Grove Cemetery. 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 Tamara Sue Winters, 58, Springfield, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 23, 2022 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Tammy passed away at 4:07 a.m., Sunday, May 15, 2022, at her home.
She was born August 25, 1963, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Terry and Maxine Pulley Winters. She enjoyed spending time with the light of her life, her grandson. Ms. Winters was a member of the South Grant Church of Christ, Springfield, Missouri.
She is survived by her mother, Maxine Pulley Winters, Nixa, Missouri; her father, Terry Winters; and one grandson, Eddie Speake.
Her daughter, Claire Danielle Speake, preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family or Paragould Children’s Home and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Blaine Edward Singleton, 86, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 23, 2022 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Singleton passed away at 10:55 a.m., Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Brooke Haven Healthcare.
He was born October 22, 1935, at Pottersville, Missouri, to Grover Singleton and Blanche Fox Singleton. Mr. Singleton worked at the International Shoe Factory, retiring after forty-two years. He was also a farmer and enjoyed quail hunting. Mr. Singleton was a member of Curry Street Church of Christ and formerly West 160 Church of Christ where he had been a Deacon, an Elder and Treasurer.
He is survived by one son, Jason Singleton and wife, Regina; three grandchildren, Paige, Brooklynn and Jaxon; one niece, Tammy Woodworth and husband, Jim; and two great-nephews, Garth Woodworth and Derek Woodworth and wife, Caitlin and their daughters, Charlotte and Sophia.
His parents, one infant sister, Wanda and one sister, Wilma Greer and husband, Vernon, preceded him in death.
Mr. Singleton will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Fair Haven Children’s Home and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Leon Monroe Conner II, “Butch” to his family and friends, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Conner passed away Tuesday evening, November 23, 2021, at his home.
He was born August 28, 1942, in Albany, California, to Leon and Leah Pearl Cheek Conner. The family moved to Sacramento, California, where Butch attended junior high school, and then to Lemoore, California, where he enrolled in Lemoore High School. In Lemoore, he met his future wife, Gaylia June McLain. Upon graduation from high school, Butch married his high school sweetheart and joined the United States Air Force. After boot camp in San Antonio, Texas, he was assigned to Biloxi AFB in Biloxi, Mississippi, Elmendorf AFB in Anchorage, Alaska, Barksdale AFB in Bossier City, Louisiana, and served three tours of duty in Vietnam. Following his last assignment in Vietnam, he finished his Air Force career at Westover AFB in Chicopee, Massachusetts. Upon leaving the Air Force, Leon was accepted into University of California-Davis in Davis, California. He majored in Political Science, earning a Bachelor of Science degree, and began an internship with Bank of America in nearby Woodland, California. After being accepted into the bank’s International Banking Training program, which he passed, he was promoted to Operations Officer and was transferred to branches in London, and then Manchester, England, and Lagos, Nigeria. Upon returning to the United States, he accepted assignments in St. Louis, Missouri, Chicago, Illinois, and finally San Francisco, California, before retiring from Bank of America and relocating to West Plains, Missouri in 1990, where he and his wife, Gaylia, have lived ever since. At an early age, he was active in the Methodist Church. Butch was also active in sports, especially baseball, and remained active in youth baseball as an adult, managing Little League teams for a time. In his later years, this same passion was focused on his farm, and he enjoyed many an evening observing his “pet cows”. He had ultimately planned to write a book entitled, “COW-OLOGY”! It was during his farming years when his illnesses struck. Following angioplasty, he was diagnosed with diabetes that was caused by exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam, and was responsible for his ischemic heart disease. The disease masked a heart attack that resulted in open heart surgery in 2004. And in 2021, following a series of mishaps, he was diagnosed with dementia with “Lewy’s bodies” with symptom of Parkinson’s. Complications from these conditions led to his passing.
Leon is survived by his faithful wife of sixty years, Gaylia Conner, of the home; one daughter, Terri Belser and husband, Scott, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; two sons, Leon Monroe Conner III, West Plains, Missouri, and Timothy Conner and wife, Hao, Rocklin, California; three grandchildren, Liz Conner-Lacoss, Ian Owens-Conner, and Amy Conner; three great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Kaiden, and Rose; one sister, Jeraldine Paddeck and husband, George, Nevada; and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services for William Morton Osborn, 87, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 27, 2022 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Osborn passed away at 7:10 p.m., Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at NHC HealthCare.
He was born July 19, 1934, at Gainesville, Missouri, to Johnnie Allen Osborn and Dorothy Edrie Bushong Osborn. Mr. Osborn was a veteran, having served with the United States Army. On July 28, 1964, he was married at Fairfield, Idaho, to Rita Juanita Lee, who preceded him in death on March 14, 2012. On April 18, 2017, he was married at West Plains, to Darlene Watson Smith, who preceded him in death on April 29, 2022. Mr. Osborn was a truck driver and a farmer. He loved his family and enjoyed collecting coins and guns. Mr. Osborn was a member of Curry Street Church of Christ.
He is survived by three children, Annette Johnson and husband, Rick, West Plains, William Osborn, Jr., Pomona, Missouri and Reta Crass and husband, Jerry, West Plains; five grandchildren, David Osborn, Clayton Johnson, Dayton Johnson, Kevin Crass and Vincent LaChance; several great-grandchildren; six step-children, Jeff Riggs, Randy Riggs and wife, Ceclia, Debi Robinson, Teresa Clark and husband, Eric, Kevin Smith ad wife, Tammy and Angela Moody and husband, Mike; one sister, Evalee Gunter, West Plains; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, wives, one daughter, Clydene Osborn, one brother, David Randall Osborn and wife, Jean, one sister, Leota Faye Crawford and husband, Harlin and one brother-in-law, Bill Gunter, preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to Fair Haven Children’s Home and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Memorial services for Deborah Kay O’Rear, 66, West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 27, 2022, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. O’Rear passed away at 5:07 a.m., Monday, January 31, 2022, at her home.
She was born December 8, 1955 at Bloomington, Indiana, to James and Bonnie Hudson. On December 30, 2008, she was married at West Plains, Missouri to William O’Rear. Mrs. O’Rear was a sales associate for Wal-Mart. She loved crocheting, cooking, and riding horses. She was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her husband, William (Bill) O’Rear, of the family home; one child, Jennifer Sholes and husband, Grant, West Plains, Missouri; six step-children, Stephanie, Shannon, Sherry, Brett, Brandy, and Pete; a host of grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Her parents and one son, Jerry Reed III, preceded her in death.
Graveside services for Victor Earl Williams, 68, Caulfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Elijah Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Williams passed away at 2:16 a.m., Monday, May 16, 2022, at his home.
He was born November 10, 1953, to James Oscar Williams and Mackie Jean Postle Williams. On November 7, 1975, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Kathy Osborn. Mr. Williams loved farming and being outdoors. He never knew a stranger and was always ready to help people in need. For many years he was a Preacher at Smith Chapel Church and was an Elder at Elijah Church of Christ for a number of years. Mr. Williams began his teaching career at Dora and retired in 2016 as the Superintendent at Fairview Elementary School.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy Williams, of the family home; three children, Kelli Mayberry and husband, Cody, West Plains, Megan Jobes and husband, Tucker, Rogersville, Missouri and Amanda Reed and husband, Brandon, Marshfield, Missouri; five grandchildren, Matthew, Addi, Kai, Harrison and McKenna; five brothers, Jerry Williams and wife, Sandra, Jack Williams and wife, Connie, Gary Williams and wife, Cindy, Larry Williams and wife, Kathy and Randy Williams and wife, Kim; three sisters, Joy Brazeal and husband, Cecil, Betty Riley and husband, Scott and Linda Hoover and husband, Rick; his mother-in-law, Omega Osborn; three sisters-in-law, Linda Williams, Linda Osborn and Beverly Franks and husband, Elvis; and a host of nieces and nephews.
His parents, two brothers, Jimmy and Jared Williams, father-in-law, Carl Osborn and one sister-in-law, Meril Williams preceded him in death.
Mr. Williams will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Fair Haven Children’s Home and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Kelly Marchelle Best, 62, Koshkonong, Missouri, passed away at 10:23 a.m., Monday, May 16, 2022, at Ozarks Medical Center. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
A memorial service for Tammy Sue Sisco, 52, Alton, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Oak Hill Church, Alton, Missouri.
Mrs. Sisco passed away at 8:42 a.m., Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains, Missouri.
She was born December 15, 1969, at West Plains, Missouri, to Carl Wilcox and Carol Rowlett Wilcox. On February 7, 2004, she was married in Oregon County, Missouri, to Vance Sisco. Tammy was a home maker.
She is survived by her husband, Vance Sisco; one son, Dean Sisco; three sisters, Debie Martin, Lisa Watson and Sherry Simmons; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Her parents preceded her in death.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Judy Paulette Camden, 71, Ash Flat, Arkansas, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 20, 2022 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Camden passed away at 8:38 p.m., Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri.
She was born January 10, 1951, to Willard Martin and Waunema King Martin. On June 26, 1973, she was married at Cherokee Village, Arkansas, to Delbert Neil Camden, who preceded her in death on March 19, 2019. Mrs. Camden retired as a teacher at Izard County High School.
She is survived by her daughter, Paula Neil McNulty Carroll and one granddaughter, Alyssa Joy McNulty.
Graveside services for Lawrence Eugene Bentley, 76, Caulfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 18 , 2022, at Bean Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Bentley passed away at 5:34 a.m., Friday, May 6, 2022, at his home.
He was born February 3, 1946, at Gamaliel, Arkansas, to Alexander Bentley and Nancy Catherine Cowart Bentley. Mr. Bentley was a Veteran, having served with the United States Army. On September 19, 1970, he was married at Henderson, Arkansas, to Barbara Behrens. Mr. Bentley enjoyed camping, fishing, woodworking and time with his family and grandkids. He was a Christian and a lifelong member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Post 374 at Bakersfield, Missouri.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Bentley, of the family home; four children, Theresa Pitchford and husband, Rick, Galina, Missouri, Michael Shannon Bentley and wife, Shawn, Caulfield, Missouri, Myles Wayne Bentley, Caulfield, Missouri and Amber Renee Evans and husband, Matthew, Bakersfield, Missouri; eleven grandchildren, Zachary, Kenra, Brianna, Hunter, Caroline, Savanna, Grady, Nash, Abbigayle, Dessirae and Delbert Finn; twelve great-grandchildren; two brothers, Fred Bentley and Thomas Bentley and wife, April; four sisters, Nancy McCormick, Dixie Edwards and husband, Paul, Genevieve Dahn and Lola Comstock and husband, Gordon; one sister-in-law, Doris Bentley; and several nieces and nephews
His parents, four brothers, Bruce, Wendal, Alex Jr., and Edward Bentley and one sister, Polly Hall preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Miracle Network and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Donald Ray Sexton, 85, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Gospel Hill Church of Christ, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Sexton passed away at 11:45 p.m., Thursday, May 12, 2022, at his home.
He was born April 10, 1937, at Pottersville, Missouri, to William Franklin Sexton and Edna Hudlow Sexton. He graduated from Bakersfield High School with the Class of 1955. On November 3, 1956, he was married at Pottersville, Missouri, to Venetta Fox. Don was a truck driver for Ozark Gas for thirty-five years. He enjoyed coon hunting and horses. Mr. Sexton was a member of Gospel Hill Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife, Venetta Sexton, of the family home; four children, Mike Sexton and wife, Connie, Gary Sexton and wife, Tammy, Billy Sexton and wife, Mary all of West Plains and Terry (Jack) Sexton and special friend, Radonna, Pottersville, Missouri; thirteen grandchildren, Kyle Sexton, Emily Harris, Jessie Thompson, Eric Biffle, Tyler Sexton, Aimee Morrison, Angie Walker, Billy Don Sexton, Melissa Dalton, Jamie Stauffer, Kelli Sexton, Jett Sexton and Rachael Sexton; thirteen great-grandchildren and two on the way; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, two brothers, three sisters and his grandparents, Clint and Francis Hudlow, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Pottersville Cemetery. 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.
Funeral services for Rex Junior Tackett, 83, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 18, 2022 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Tackett passed away at 8:13 p.m., Thursday, May 12, 2022, at his home surrounded by family.
He was born February 28, 1939, at Viola, Arkansas, to Clarence Noble Tackett and Ellen Genevra Coble Tackett. Rex graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1958. On January 3, 1959, he was married at Miami, Oklahoma, to Gingerella Bridges. Mr. Tackett broke and trained fox trotter horses, was a life member of the Missouri Fox Trotter Association and President of the Pioneer Saddle Club. He was a past board member of Cloud 9 Ranch where he loved to trout fish. Rex was a trader of anything, a car salesman and a real estate developer. Mr. Tackett was a member of First Christian Church.
He is survived by his wife, Gingerella Tackett, of the family home; three daughters, Ginny Thomason and husband, John, West Plains, Janet Poindexter and special friend, John Biring, West Plains and Pam Sims and husband, Mark, Joplin, Missouri; a sister-in-law he raised as his fourth daughter, Cindy Ragland; seven grandchildren, Paul Thomason, Cara Deaton and husband, Jarrod, Jeff Kenslow, Nicholas Sims, Jacob Sims, Dalton Sims and significant other, Kara and Tyler McMahan and wife, Chelsea; eleven great-grandchildren, Journey, Levi, Emily, Kelsey, Reese, Creighton, Jayman, Jax, Kendalyn, Lantz and Tucker; and a host of nieces and nephews that all called him Grandpa.
His parents preceded 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 Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pioneer Saddle Club and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Jimmie Dale Collins, 67, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 5:48 a.m., Friday, May 6, 2022, at Baxter Regional Medical Center, Mountain Home, Arkansas. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
A memorial service for Billy Joe McKinney, 49, Pomona, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 20, 2022, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. McKinney passed away at 5:24 a.m., Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Ozarks Medical Center.
He was born March 28, 1973, at West Plains, Missouri, to Bobby Ray McKinney, Sr. and Shirley Jean Depue McKinney. Mr. McKinney enjoyed working on vehicles, was a jack of all trades and loved his daughters with all of his heart.
He is survived by five children, Brittany Major, Makayla Hensley, Laiken McKinney, Poppy McKinney and Daisy McKinney; two grandsons, Isaiah Velarde and Jameson Major; two brothers, Bobby Ray McKinney, Jr. and Doyle McKinney; two sisters, Tammie Benje and Cathy Kimbrough; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, one infant child, one son, Justin Brown, one sister, Tina McKinney, one brother, Steven McKinney and his grandparents, Iva and Effie McKinney, 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 Bruce Allen Carr, 64, Mansfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Chapel Hill Cemetery, Mountain View, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Carr passed away at 5:25 p.m., Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Rocky Ridge Manor, Mansfield, Missouri.
He was born June 2, 1957, at Evergreen Park, Illinois, to Vernon (Bud) Carr and Silora Yarber Carr. Bruce graduated from Liberty High School, Mountain View, Missouri and attended college in Jackson, Tennessee. He was multi-talented and creative. His accomplishments were chef, painter, gardener, musician, photographer, author and poet. Bruce’s travels were to Mexico and Europe. He loved flowers, the outdoors and animals. He was always the fun uncle to his nieces and nephews.
Leaving to mourn his passing are three sisters, Sandy Cooper, Marilyn Glass and husband, Dickie, and Janet Julian; two brothers, Bud Carr and wife, Terry and Danny Carr and wife, Lora; and a host of nieces and nephews
His parents, grandparents, Ernest and Hazel Carr and Roland and Rena Yarber, one brother-in-law, Kenny Cooper and one great-niece, Tiffany Finch, preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to Chapel Hill Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
