Funeral services for Marlin Dewayne Moody, 78, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 29, 2022, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Moody passed away at 10:18 a.m., Thursday, June 23, 2022, at his home.
He was born October 26, 1943 at West Plains, Missouri, to Leland Adam Moody and Roberta Pearl Hopkins Moody. He graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1961. On March 24, 1968, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Katheryn Elaine Lawrence, who preceded him in death June 4, 2017. Mr. Moody owned and operated a dairy farm. He played the banjo, and enjoyed attending the HOBA Bluegrass festivals. He also enjoyed woodworking and working on clocks. Mr. Moody was a Christian.
He is survived by five children, Valarie Rider and husband, James, Neosho, Missouri, Angela Holek and husband, Paul, West Plains, Missouri, Shannon Smith and wife, Judy, Dora, Missouri, Bryan Moody and Mark Stubbs, Pottersville, Missouri, and Delainea Dooms Calhoun, Dora, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Christopher Thomas, Keleena Commons, Joseph Holek, Derek Holek, Matthew Smith, Stephanie Smith, Jazmine Clapp, and Dakota Dooms; seven great-grandchildren, Skyleer Commons, Gabriel Commons, Landon Commons, Leela Commons, Riley Thomas, Felix Rennie-Holek, and Robert Clapp; and one great-great-grandchild, Preslee Commons.
His parents, wife, brother, Melburn Moody, and grandson, Travis Smith, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Union Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to West Plains High School FFA or HOBA and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Linda Rae McGoldrick, 77, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 25, 2022, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. McGoldrick passed away at 8:18 a.m., Saturday, June 18, 2022, at West Plains, Missouri.
She was born September 29, 1944 at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Raymond Axline and Virginia Steadman. On December 8, 1990, she was united in marriage at Norwalk, California, to Kenny McGoldrick. Linda was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. She was a certified Gemologist and co-owned and operated Fullers Jewelry of West Plains, Missouri, from 1974 to 1989. Linda and her husband, Kenny, lived in California for several years before returning home to Missouri in 2012. She was a talented cook, artist, banjo player, gardener, and homemaker. Linda was a devoted Christian and faithfully attended Macedonia Baptist Church in Alton, Missouri. She was dearly loved and will be missed by many.
She is survived by her husband, Kenny; three sons, Mike McElmurry and wife, Lisa, Alton, Missouri, Rob McElmurry and wife, Emily, Springfield, Missouri, and Mark McElmurry and wife, Tracey, Saint Louis, Missouri; one daughter, Jami Lagana and husband, Jad, Corona, California; twelve grandchildren, Ryan, Jessie, Asher, Israel, Lily, Hudson, Abigail, Josiah, Bridges, Jordan, Jake, and Jenna; six great-grandchildren, Emma, Mason, Abby, Isaiah, River, and Titus; one brother, Jim Axline and wife, Barb, Nevada, Iowa; brother-in-law, John McGoldrick and wife, Tina; niece, Milly and Alvin Moss; Courtney and Tegan Axline; nephews, Ken Crow, Dan, Patrick, Cooper, Bert, and Alex Axline; cousin, Kay Fulcher and husband, Dale; and many other loved family members.
Her mother, Virginia Steadman, step-mother, Mary Jane Axline, father, Raymond Axline, and brother, Gary Axline, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be prior to the funeral service, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Saturday, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Gospel Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Foundation and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Donna Jean Henry, 71, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 24, 2022, at Mount Zion Cemetery (White Church), under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Ms. Henry passed away Monday, June 20, 2022, following a short illness. As a foster parent to over 150 children, Donna was surrounded by many of the children that she loved so much and, as a Christian, she was firm in her belief that she would join her Heavenly Father when she left this world.
Donna was born in St. Clair, Illinois on September 01, 1950, to Junior Gene Henry and Martha Amy Noel. She was blessed with two loving parents, but also a grandmother that resided in the same home with her and, over the years, Donna recounted many funny and endearing stories about her Grandma Henry and their time together. Donna was born with severe scoliosis that required surgery very early in her young life. As a result, she was placed in a body cast until the healing process was complete, so she missed out on a lot of the normal activities of other children her age. As she aged, she developed a hunger for knowledge that continued to the end of her life. Donna was a licensed beautician, a respiratory therapist, and, after she turned sixty, she received three bachelor’s degrees in Psychology, History, and Sociology. She spent many weekends and summer days visiting historical sites in Missouri, Arkansas, and Tennessee. Donna had a great love for writing historical fiction and, before her health failed, she had amassed several stories in her collection. After retiring as a respiratory therapist from Ozark Medical Center in 1994, Donna was led down a path that would lead her to one of her lifelong dreams of being a mother to a houseful of children. What began as one little girl, soon turned into twelve little girls and her biological son. She welcomed numerous children into her home as a foster parent throughout the years and many of those children became adults that remained in contact with her until she left this earth. The year 2006 brought two losses that shook Donna to the core. In February, her dear mother lost her battle with lung cancer, and then soon after in March, Donna’s father passed away after multiple strokes. In 2007, Donna lost one of her beloved daughters, Galina, age twelve, to a lifelong illness and was left to grieve her passing. In July 2021, Donna lost her brother, Lonnie Henry, to Covid and continued to mourn his passing until her time here was over. Donna’s greatest wish has been and remains that all her loved ones form a personal relationship with her Savior, Jesus Christ, and that they seek Him, searching His Word, and abiding by it in all aspects of their lives.
Left behind to cherish Donna’s memory is her son, Kevin Hollibaugh, West Plains, Missouri; daughters, Tawny Henry, Republic, Missouri, Alexandra Grisham (Kyle) Mountain Grove, Missouri, Fidana Henry, Ana Henry, Makayla Henry, and Kaitlyn Henry, of the home, Marci Rogers, Thayer, Missouri, Annakate Henry, West Plains, Missouri, and Abbie Leisenring (CJ), Harrisburg, Arkansas; and her grandchildren, Samantha Hollibaugh, West Plains, Missouri , Mackynleigh, Kynadee, and Lainey Burns, Oklahoma, Weston and Kat Grisham, Mountain Grove, Missouri, and Lynnley, Laina, and Lucellia Leisenring, Harrisburg, Arkansas; bonus son, Rocky Rogers (Beverly) of the home, Jessika Gray (Martin) and their four children, Salem, Missouri, Jennipher Mueller and her son, Teegan, West Plains, Missouri, David Woods (Amber) and their three sons, Lincoln, Nebraska ; and Donna’s constant companion, Ginger, aka little fat dog. She also leaves behind five siblings that she loved unconditionally. Lorene King (Jimmie), West Plains, Missouri, Thomas Henry (Lana), Neosho, Missouri, James Henry (Janice), Cassville, Missouri, Robert Henry (Kim), Summersville, Missouri, Joseph Henry (Donna), Thayer, Missouri, and sister-in-love, Christy Henry, Raymondville, Missouri. Donna also leaves numerous nieces and nephews, as well as great-nieces and nephews, and so forth.
Burial will be at Mount Zion Cemetery, White Church, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to autism awareness and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
A visitation service for Karla Jo Smith, 61, Bakersfield, Missouri, will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 24, 2022, in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Ms. Smith passed away at 11:06 p.m., Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Ozarks Healthcare.
She was born January 7, 1961 at Gainesville, Missouri, to Woodrow Wilson Smith and Dorothy Johnston Smith. Ms. Smith loved gardening, cooking, and reading. She especially loved spending time with her family, and they dearly loved her.
She is survived by one son, Levi Lally and wife, Yancy, Bakersfield, Missouri; one grandson, Jessie Burris, West Plains, Missouri; one granddaughter, Victoria Belt and husband, Cory, Bakersfield; two great-grandchildren, who were the joys of her life, Millie and Bruce Belt; one brother, Darrell McFarland and wife, Patsy, Rogersville, Missouri; four sisters, Francine Williams, Tecumseh, Missouri, Kay Grayham, Bakersfield, Missouri, Karen Skiver and husband, Larry, Mountain Home, Arkansas, and Kathy Lally and husband, Terry, Bakersfield, Missouri; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Her husband, P.J. Lally, parents, one sister, WaDyne Littlewood, two nieces, Jennifer Grayham and Deborah Brakefield, and one nephew, Darrell McFarland, preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude 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 Robert L. Sargent, 94, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at First Baptist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
He reached his heavenly home on June 19th, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Bob was born June 22, 1927 at Sargent Valley, Nebraska, near Round Valley, to Glenn and Grace (Caldwell) Sargent, who preceded him in death. Bob was the eldest child of six siblings. On June 3, 1947, he married the love of his life, Norma Jean Kinder. They were married for over sixty years prior to her death. In 1959, Bob and Jean moved their family to West Plains, Missouri, where he founded Ozark Asphalt Company. His hard work paid off and the company grew to a major asphalt business in southern Missouri. He retired from his company at age seventy. Bob has always been very involved in the community and active in many organizations. He was a proud member of Abou Ben Adhem Host Shrine Club and Past Worshipful Master of Mt. Zion Masonic Lodge #327. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church where he was saved and baptized at age thirty-two. It is at this same church where he walked his three daughters down the aisle. He loved attending Emmaus Road Sunday School class. He served his country in the Army where he attained the rank of Staff Seargent. Through the years he was involved as the President of Sheltered Workshop, Boatmans’ and Bank of America board Member, Associated General Contractors serving as President, Richards R-5 school board, and was the oldest active member of the West Plains Country Club where he loved being a member of the 12:30 Gang. Although Bob lived nearly ninety-five years and had a very full life, he will be missed by those who loved him so much. His family meant everything to him and his friends were highly regarded as instrumental in keeping him active and “young.”
Bob and Jean were blessed with three daughters, Saundra Roe (Tom), Shirlee Francis (Joe) and Sharon Hamlet (Rick). Bob was very proud of his daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren and could often be heard discussing how lucky he was to have this family. Papa Bob’s grandchildren are referred to as “The Magnificent Seven”. They are Keith Roe, Chris Roe (Duanella), Tricia Thomas (Chuck), Kelly Roe (Paige), Robert Francis, Jessica Hamlet (Sarah) and Justin Hamlet (Natasha). Bob enjoyed sixteen great-grandchildren: Kelsey, Katelyn, Kassidy, Chase, Nacona, Hannah, Nakaiya, Claire, Avery, Jamison, Brooklynn, Sutton, Parker, Aiden, Bodhi and Ryan. The next generation already includes six great-great-grandchildren. Bob is survived by three siblings, Norma Kissick (Don), Joseph Sargent (LaVerne) and Leona Rosenow; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many great friends.
Bob is preceded in death by his wife, Jean, parents, brothers – Carl and Donald Sargent, in-laws Roy and Susie Kinder, brothers- and sisters-in-law, LeRoy and Barbara Kinder, Lynn and Kaye Kinder, sister in-law Barbara Sargent, and brothers- in-law Francis Strieff and Chuck Rosenow.
The family would like to thank Dr Robert Martin, the doctors and nurses of OMC Medical Center, Three River’s Hospice, along with Bob’s special Helpers, Diana Stokes, Joyce Coppock, Royce Pace and Susan Howard.
Family visitation will be held Tuesday, June 21st, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. His final resting place will be beside his wife at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, Pomona, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to HOST Shrine Club, West Plains Chapter, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Kendrali Joy Mayfield, 3, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 20, 2022 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Kendrali went to be with Jesus the morning of Monday, June 13, 2022.
Kendrali was born September 20, 2018, at O’Fallon, Missouri, to David Mayfield and Kellanie Gordon Mayfield. Shortly after birth, Kendrali was diagnosed with 1P36 Deletion Syndrome; a rare genetic condition which greatly restructured her future. Over the course of her life, Kendrali touched many lives, and many were warmed by her smiles, her little games, and her up-stretched arms. Kendrali suffered several surgeries, many long days of sickness, and many long sleepless nights: nearly all under the loving care of her mother Kellanie, and often her Grandma or Papa. Kendrali was always Jesus’s little girl, and countless prayers were prayed for her by Church family and friends. It is doubtless that because of those answered prayers, many precious memories were made with our little Kendrali.
Kendrali is survived by her parents, David and Kellanie Mayfield; two sisters, Karleah and Kiera; her grandparents; Robert and Melissa Mayfield and Timothy and Meleissa Gordon; great-grandparents, Doyle and Ann Gordon, John and Connie Wade, and Dan Tiffany; her aunts and uncles, Daniel Mayfield and wife, Joanna, Wade Gordon and wife, Hannah, Hayden Gordon and wife, Cassidy, John Robert Gordon and fiancé Hailey, Sharen Gordon, Serenity Gordon, Josh Gordon, her cousins Landon Mayfield, Blake Mayfield, Joshua Mayfield, Chera Mayfield, Zachary Mayfield, Tyler Gordon and Sierra Gordon; and a host of extended family.
Kendrali was preceded in death by her great-grandmother Roberta Tiffany, great-grandmother Lois Godbey, and great-grandfather James Mayfield.
Visitation service will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
James Loyd Boze, 76, West Plains, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at his home. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
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.
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.
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.
