Obituaries

Funeral services for Susan Awayan Blair, 52, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 18, 2021 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mrs. Blair passed away at 6:56 a.m., Monday, November 15, 2021, at Ozarks Medical Center.  

She was born December 5, 1968, at Midsayap, Philippines, to Jesus Awayan and Nenita Avelino.  On December 27, 1999, she was married at Hong Kong to Paul Blair, who preceded her in death on January 21, 2017.  Mrs. Blair worked at Arlee’s Home Fashions.  She enjoyed riding motorcycles, gardening and shopping; she loved her family, her girls and her dogs.

She is survived by her significant other, Donnie Bookout, West Plains, Missouri; three daughters, Kyla Blair, West Plains, Missouri, Ashlee Jackson, Thayer, Missouri and Savannah Jackson, Thayer, Missouri; her mother, Nenita Avelino; four brothers, Allan Awayan and wife, Cecilia, Anthony Awayan, Arnold Awayan and wife, May Grace, all of the Philippines and Ariel Awayan and wife, Rose, State of California; three sisters, FeDagala and husband, Roel, Grace Boiser and husband, Gabino, all of the Philippines and Gemma Canal and husband, Ruel, State of California; and many nieces and nephews 

Her father and husband preceded her in death.  

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

Funeral services for Ruby (Maxine) Foster Napier, 91, Ozark, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 19, 2021 in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mrs. Napier passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus at 10:55 p.m., Friday, November 12, 2021, at her home.

She was born August 29, 1930, at Viola, Arkansas, to Roy and Evelyn Foster.  In 1957, Maxine married Clyde Lawrence (Jot) Napier.  They have lived in West Plains, Springfield, Noel, Republic, and now Ozark, Missouri.  She was actively involved in church in many capacities throughout her life, and she was known for serving others.

She leaves her husband, Clyde (Jot) Napier, of the family home; one son, Mark Napier and wife, Marijo, Grove, Oklahoma; one daughter, Shelley Napier, Ozark, Missouri; one grandson, Bryan Napier and wife, Amy; two granddaughters, Sara Foster and husband, Matt, and Emily Baker and husband, Dustin; one bonus granddaughter, Toyna Scott; seven great-grandchildren; four bonus great-grandchildren; one niece, Becky Bruner Barnett and husband, Randy; and two great-nephews, Michael Barnett and Justin Barnett and wife, Maddlyn.

Her parents, George Roy and Evelyn Rebecca Brown Foster, and sister, Darlene Rose Lee Foster Bruner, preceded her in death.  

Visitation will be held prior to the service, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Friday, in the Rose Chapel.  Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Eagles’ Wings Ministries of the Ozarks and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.  

Visitation services for Pauline Opal Hensley, 96, West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 18, 2021at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  A Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Frazier Cemetery, Gower, Missouri.  

Mrs. Hensley passed away at 9:25 a.m., Saturday, November 13, 2021, at West Vue Nursing Center.  

She was born June 25, 1925, at Londale, Missouri, to Sigle L. Watkins and Ernie F. North Watkins.  Pauline was born and raised in Ozark County, Missouri.  She graduated from Bakersfield High School with the Class of 1944.  Polly then moved to Kansas City.  When WWII broke out, she became a true “Rosie the Riveter” working at Pratt, Whitney and North American Aviation.  After the war, she met and married William Church; together they raised daughters, Shirley and Patti in a fun and loving home in Kansas City, Kansas.  Polly was a Brownie and Girl Scout leader and was very active in PTA, serving in local and state officer positions while her girls attended Bryant Grade School.  Upon retiring from Macy’s Department Store, she stayed on the family farm in Gower, Missouri that she shared with her husband, Claud Hensley.  She had huge gardens every year and loved quilting and helping with the horses and cattle; she also enjoyed camping, traveling and loved life.  Polly moved back to southern Missouri in 2006 where she lived in West Plains until her passing.  Some of her last words were “I love my family.”  Mrs. Hensley was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, Pomona, Missouri.

She is survived by three children, Larry Watkins, Shirley Akers and Patricia Burge; special daughter-in-law, Rita (Hensley) Pugh; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. 

Her parents, husbands, one sister, Eula Forbes, two brothers, Ray Lewis and Dale Watkins, son-in-law, Cay Burge and special sister-in-law, Kathy Watkins, preceded her in death.  

The family wishes to thank West Vue Nursing Center and the staff for the exceptional loving care shown to Miss Pauline.  Memorial contributions may be made to VFW Auxiliary, Alton, Missouri and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Laundie Aikens, 48, Koshkonong, Missouri, passed away at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at her home.  Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Doris Luraney Patillo, 98, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Fowler Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mrs. Patillo passed away at 2:26 p.m., Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Ozarks Healthcare.

She was born September 19, 1923, at Sycamore, Ozark County, Missouri, to Samuel Huston Hunt and Esta Purvania Bushong Hunt.  On December 24, 1940, she was married at Willow Springs, Missouri, to Eugene Hayden Patillo, who preceded her in death July 8, 2011.  Doris was brought to Caulfield, Missouri, by her parents in 1924, when the area was known as Brady, Missouri.  Her father, Samuel Hunt, and his brother, Rob Hunt, started Hunt Brothers Store.  A post office was established in 1929.  Samuel was commissioned Postmaster, and the area became known as Caulfield, named after the governor, Henry Stewart Caulfield.  Doris’s father remained in the grocery store and post office for twenty-one years.  In 1944 and 1945, while Doris’s husband was serving in the United States Army during World War II, she worked in her brother, Terry Bradford Hunt’s general grocery in Galena, Missouri.  She returned to Caulfield where she and her husband bought the store, and it became Patillo Grocery.  In 1954, Eugene was appointed Postmaster.  On August 15, 1953, Doris took an oath of office, and for the next twenty-seven years she actively finished her career in the Patillo Grocery, service station, and post office.  She also helped on the family beef cattle farm.

She is survived by one son, Billy Gene Patillo and wife, Patsy Ruth Bell Patillo, West Plains, Missouri; one daughter-in-law, Randee Carol Smith Patillo, Willard, Missouri; three grandchildren, Richard Gene Patillo and wife, Amy Rachel Hensley Patillo, Verona, Missouri, Chris Allan Patillo and wife, Joanna Rachel Bogle Patillo, West Plains, Missouri, and Douglas Wayne Patillo and wife, Christina Kay Grabber Patillo, Willard, Missouri; one granddaughter-in-law, Jennifer Yvette Reid Patillo, Willard, Missouri; ten great-grandchildren, Boston Gene and Adeline Marlee Patillo, Verona, Missouri, Kaley Jo and Hattie Jean Patillo, West Plains, Missouri, Jackson Hunter Patillo and wife, Bailey Meagan Kram Patillo, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Brody Scott Patillo, Santa Barbara, California, Savanna McCall Patillo, Chadley Olivia Patillo, Ariana Nicole Patillo, and Megan Grace Patillo, all of Willard, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews who were very near and dear.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Eugene (born at Dawt, Missouri, August 29, 1920, died July 8, 2011), two brothers, Teddy Bradford Hunt (born October 22, 1900, died April 22, 1962), and Lewis Benton Hunt (born January 1, 1914, died February 16, 1959), one son, Jackie Don (born October 12, 1948, died April 25, 2014), and one grandson, David Bryan Patillo (born August 24, 1968, died August 8, 2021).

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

Graveside services for Dale Driskell, 75, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 15, 2021 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mr. Driskell passed away at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at his home in his sleep, as he wished.  

He was born October 16, 1946, at Dora, Missouri, to Virl and Lola May Driskell.  On March 24, 1969, he was married at Emerson, Iowa, to Nancy Haines and to their union two children, were born, Trent in 1973 and Cheri in 1974.  Dale was raised in and around the Dora and West Plains, Missouri areas.  He served with the United States Army from 1973 until 1975.  Mr. Driskell held several jobs through the years, such as farming, truck driving, gas station attendant and lastly retired after twenty years of service at Eaton Transmission, Shenandoah, Iowa in 2000.  In 2004 he moved back to West Plains with his family.  Dale enjoyed fishing, hunting and riding his Harley, trike and 4-wheeler until his health started failing him. 

He is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Nancy, of the family home; two children, Trent Driskell, West Plains, Missouri and Cheri Huffmaster and husband, Danny, Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; two granddaughters, Melanie and Annie; two brothers, David Driskell, Olden, Missouri and Larry Driskell, Tecumseh, Nebraska; five sisters, Arlean Szynskie, Tabor, Iowa, Irene Garrett, West Plains, Missouri, Eulah Marie Johnson, State of Illinois; Lucy Bjorgaard, West Plains, Missouri and Linda Bloomquist, Maryville, Missouri; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. 

His parents, two infant brothers, one brother, Junior Driskell and two sisters, Joyce Ahrens and Thelma Lanam, preceded him in death.  

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

Graveside services for James Earl Wilson, 80, Buffalo, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 15, 2021 at Cureall Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mr. Wilson passed away at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Missouri.  

He was the son of Dorothy and James T. Wilson, Jr. and was born on January 11, 1941, at Hocomo, Missouri.  He graduated from Osage High School, Kansas City in 1959.  Mr. Wilson was a veteran, having served with the United States Army.  He loved hunting, fishing and anything outdoors and enjoyed spending time with family and cookouts.  He was also a poet and was a member of the Christian County Moose Lodge 2396.  Mr. Wilson attended Six Mile Baptist Church, Sibley, Missouri.

He is survived by one son, Kevin Wilson and wife, Joyce, Buffalo, Missouri; two grandchildren, Nicole Schroeder and husband, Ehren, Fair Grove, Missouri and Austin Price, Buffalo, Missouri; and two great-grandchildren, Evelyn Grace (Evie) Schroeder and Drake Easton Schroeder. 

His Dad, James and Mother, Dorothy, preceded him in death.  

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

Minnie Faye Bray, 90, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 11:35 a.m., Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at West Vue Nursing Center.  Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Alta Fay Smith Newberry, 94, Overland Park, Kansas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 13, 2021 in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mrs. Newberry entered into eternal rest November 6, 2021, with her two daughters beside her.  Alta was born at Dora, Missouri, May 13, 1927, to Henry and Cora Owen Smith.  She had ten brothers and sisters, all deceased.  She has one sister-in-law, Wilma Wolverton, of Grain Valley, Missouri. 

Alta lived a happy life.  In her teen years she met a handsome young man at church and there was an immediate attraction between them.  His name was Ben.  Soon after that, he was drafted to the Army for World War II and shipped to Germany.  During his time there, they wrote to each other.  She waited for him and, upon his return, he immediately went to see her.  They knew they wanted to spend their lives together, so on November 2, 1946, she and Benjamin Newberry eloped.  True love.  She and Ben had a very loving and lasting marriage of sixty-five years.  Their faith in God, as members of the Church of Christ, was priority in their life together.  In the early years, she and Ben lived in Kansas City, Missouri, and Alta filled her days taking care of her girls.  She enjoyed sewing for her girls and helping others with food, child care, or transportation.  She enjoyed helping others who were in need. They bought a small house in Kansas City to raise their girls. Life was good.  Eventually, her girls married and had children.  She loved being a grandmother with five grandkids.  Alta was very creative and loved doing crafts, ceramics, making quilts, and sewing.  In 1991, when Ben retired, they moved back home to the Ozarks, living in West Plains, Missouri.  They enjoyed their life there, surrounded by family and friends. When Ben passed away ten years ago, Alta moved to Overland Park, Kansas, living close to her daughter, Janet. Anyone that knew her, loved her.  She was very special and known by all as kind, caring. and loving.  She will be missed by all who loved her.

She and Ben had two daughters, Phyllis Hoover (husband, Don), Dearborn Heights, Michigan, and Janet Treanor (husband, Bob), Olathe, Kansas; five grandchildren, Darren Watson (Stacey), Amie Farkas (Matt), Timothy Watson (deceased), Melissa Settle (Dave), and Chris Reed (Christi); ten great-grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Visitation will be held prior to the service, from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, in the Rose Chapel,  Burial will be at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Dr. Gregory Lynn Temple, 68, West Plains, passed away on November 8, 2021, in the arms of his wife and surrounded by his children after a long-fought battle against brain cancer. Dr. Temple was born on June 8, 1953, in Springfield Missouri, the son of Lynn Leon and Neva Lois Temple. He moved to West Plains in 1979 where he joined the dental practice of Dr. Harry B. Kelly.

Dr. Temple graduated from Missouri Military Academy in 1971 as a First Lieutenant. He was active in choral work, sang in the glee club, and was an acolyte in the Academy’s memorial chapel. He attended Westminster University in Fulton, Missouri, and was an active member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity until his graduation in 1975. He was accepted into the UMKC School of Dentistry in Kansas City Missouri, where he was elected president of Psi Omega Dental Fraternity and was a member in good standing of Delta Sigma Delta, an honor which was tied to his academic success. He graduated with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 1979.

Dr. Temple volunteered his time to the West Plains Optimist Club, was a member of the Elks Lodge, and served as co-chairman of the Jaycees. He served the local chapters of the Boy Scouts of America and was awarded a certificate of appreciation for outstanding service to the organization. He financially supported the West Plains High School Booster Club, the Zizzer Band, and the West Plains Concert Choir. Dr. Temple was an active proponent of all water sports. On warm summer days he would often be found on Norfork Lake, skiing and running the length of the water with his friends and family.

In 1991, Dr. Temple married Cindy Ann Montgomery. Over thirty years of marriage, they raised two children, Timothy Joseph Temple, and Robert Lynn Temple. The family became known for their intricate Christmas lights, open door policy, and the assuredness of a joyful laugh. Through his life he maintained a membership at Covenant Presbyterian in Springfield Missouri, but attended First Baptist Church in West Plains, Missouri.

In the year 2000, Dr. Temple, following the death of Dr. Kelly, began a partnership with Dr. Brian Morrison. Together, the two developed an outstanding dental practice which served the greater West Plains area.

Beginning in 2007, Dr. Temple oversaw the dental services at The Good Samaritan Clinic in Mountain View, Missouri. Through his work, many individuals who otherwise could not have done so, received free dental care. Dr. Temple was known for his dedication to the clinic, often donating and working thirteen-hour days in order to provide the care and compassion which would be associated with both Dr. Temple as a person and as a professional. He remained on the advisory council for the clinic until his death.

In 2008, Dr. Temple was appointed to the Missouri Dental Board by Governor Matt Blunt.

In 2013, Dr. Alanna R. Temple joined the dental practice and from the trio’s partnership West Plains Dental Group was born. It continues to this day under the steadfast guidance and care of his surviving partners.

Dr. Temple was a hobbyist. Through his many years he created intricate train sets, skillfully built model planes and became known as having a keen eye behind the bead of a shotgun. He was dearly loved, and his generosity spread to all those who knew him. An avid prankster, joker, but a steadfast friend, Dr. Temple will be missed by all those who heard and benefitted from his love, advice, and words of encouragement.

Dr. Temple was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Lynn L. Temple; mother, Neva Lois Horne Temple Mitchell; stepfather, Robert H. Mitchell; paternal grandparents, Lyle L. Temple and Tomy H. Temple; maternal grandparents, Charles Jefferson Horne and Maggie Mae Hamm Horne; brother-in-law, William McDonald Tynes.

Dr. Temple is survived by his wife, Cindy A. Temple; his first son Timothy Joseph Temple and his wife, Alanna R. Temple; his second son Robert Lynn Temple; his sister, Pamela Temple Tynes; his grandchildren, Lynn J. Temple and Anna R. Temple; nephew Jefferson M. Tynes and family; niece Sarah M. Tynes.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, November 12, 2021, at First Baptist Church of West Plains under the direction of David Ball and under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will follow in a private ceremony in Howell Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday November 11, 2021, in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Jason Spurling, Dr. Jeremy Reed, Dr. Tanner Johanns, and Dr. Charles Morgan.

The family requests that for those who may wish to make a memorial gift in Dr. Temple’s name, please consider the Dr. Gregory L. Temple Memorial Charitable Fund c/o Community Foundation of Central Missouri, P.O. Box 6015, Columbia, MO 65205.  Memorial gifts also may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Visitation services for Dalton Joshua Howell, 36, West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 12, 2021, in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mr. Howell passed away at 3:08 a.m., Sunday, November 7, 2021, at his home.  

He was born September 1, 1985, at West Plains, Missouri, to Dalton Ray Howell and Marilyn Rose Wake Howell.  On December 23, 2019, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Jessica Matney.  Mr. Howell had been a mason since he was eight years old.  He loved his kids and family more than anything, but fishing was a close second.  He was a collector of all things.

He is survived by his wife, Jessica, of the family home; three children, Madison Howell, West Plains, Missouri, Ryder Howell, West Plains, Missouri, and Bryson Howell, West Plains, Missouri; his parents, Dalton and Marilyn Howell, West Plains, Missouri; one brother, Joseph Howell and wife, Mindy, West Plains, Missouri; one sister, Maranda Zeltner and husband, John, Mountain Home, Arkansas; and many nieces and nephews.

The family extends a special thank you to the EMTs and Robertson-Drago Funeral Home for all that they did for Dalton.

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.

Funeral services for Leona (Maxine) Ellett, 89, Peace Valley, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Chapel Hill Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mrs. Ellett passed away at 7:17 p.m., Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at Mountain View Healthcare.  

She was born October 18, 1932, at Peace Valley, Missouri, to Fred Story and Laura Leona (Babe) Wilbanks.  She graduated from West Plains High School.  On December 1, 1951, she was married at Peace Valley, Missouri, to Leslie Edward Ellett, who preceded her in death February 27, 2012.  Mrs. Ellett enjoyed quilting, farm life, and doing puzzles.

She is survived by two children, Leroy Edward Ellett and wife, Linda, Peace Valley, Missouri, and Leona Nichols and husband, Morris, Ashland, Missouri; one daughter-in-law, Lorraine Ellett, West Plains, Missouri; four grandchildren, Stacy Ellett, Wayne Ellett, Jenifer Chisholm, and Diane Elam; one brother, Ralph Story, Archie, Missouri; niece, Charlotte Melrose, St. Charles, Missouri; and numerous other nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, two sons, Leslie DeWayne Ellett and Dan Davis Ellett, one daughter, Della Schafer, two brothers, and two sisters preceded her in death.  

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be at Chapel Hill Cemetery.  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.

Marion Joyce Stanley Work, 87, West Plains, Missouri, passed away in her sleep, Sunday, October 31, 2021.

Marion was born June 10, 1934, in her grandmother’s home, to Clarence Hamilton Stanley and Mabel Minerva Wheeler Stanley, in Parlier, California.

Marion graduated from Washington Union High School, Easton Fresno, California, in 1952.  She was awarded for her speed and proficiency in typing and excellent penmanship.  After high school, she began a long career with Pacific Bell Telephone Company, which later became AT&T, from where she retired.  On February 27, 1955, she married Casey Nivelle Work, and to this union had two children, daughter, Janet Lynn Work Harrison, and son, Kent Casey Work.  Marion loved working, and her skills were highly sought after.  She sacrificially worked for, and gave to, her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  She was a wonderful role model.

She is survived by her daughter, Janet and husband, Craig; grandson, Jacob Harrison and wife, Shayla, and their boys, Kael, Tripp, and Leif; granddaughter, Amanda Richardson and husband, Derek, and their children, Reece Lewin, Aurora Lewin, and Kennedy Richardson; and grandson, Nicholas Work and wife, Kristle, and their daughters, Kaylynn, Anna, Patience, and Aria, who will definitely miss their “Wa Wa”.  Marion also leaves behind her beloved sisters, Anita Taylor and Kathie Kelderhouse Davis; brother, John Kelderhouse; sister-in-law, Darlene; and many nieces and nephews.

Her son, Kent, and granddaughter, Casey Lauren Harrison, preceded her in death.

Marion’s family will remember and celebrate her privately.  Life and time are precious; take time and log on to redcross.org. Save a life.  Donate blood.

Funeral services for Beverly Kay Jones, 74, Pomona, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 5, 2021 in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Beverly, who loved to be called Mom by her kids, Bee Bee by her grandson, Sis by her brothers, Sugar Babe by her husband, and Aunt Bev by her nieces and nephews, departed her loving family on October 30, 2021.  Beverly was born in West Plains, Missouri, on August 29, 1947, to Luther and Mary Pliler Barnett.  Bev was mother to Melissa and Micheal.  She raised her children with love and devotion with her husband, Marion Levi (M. L.) Jones, whom she married on June 13, 1965, in West Plains, Missouri.  As a Richards School cook, Bev was known for her love of the children and coworkers.  Bev also loved working in the fabric department at Wal-Mart, where she was able to live out her hobbies:  sewing, quilting, and painting.  Bev was also a big fan of the St. Louis Cardinals.

Beverly is survived by her husband, M. L.; her daughter, Melissa Jones, of Seminole, Florida; her grandson, Levi Jones, of Lampasas, Texas; brothers, Jr. Barnett and wife, Judy, of Willow Springs, Ronnie and wife, Kathy, of Pottersville,  and Randy and wife, Becky, of West Plains.

Beverly is preceded in death by her son, Micheal Lee Jones, and her parents.  

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be at New Liberty Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to New Liberty Baptist Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Funeral services for Robert Charles (R. C.) Davidson, 71, Bakersfield, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Bakersfield Church of Christ, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mr. Davidson passed away at 9:09 a.m., Friday, October 29, 2021, at Evelyn’s House, Creve Coeur, Missouri.  

He was born April 17, 1950 at Bakersfield, Missouri, to Luther Davidson and Lena DeBoard Davidson.  He graduated from Bakersfield High School with the Class of 1969.  On July 1, 1972, he was married at Bakersfield, Missouri, to Marcille Hall.  Mr. Davidson enjoyed fishing, hunting, and farming.  He also enjoyed the Missouri Tigers and the St. Louis Cardinals.  He was a member of the Bakersfield Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife, Marcille, of the family home; four children, Lisa Kirkland and husband, Michael, Caulfield, Missouri, Bobby Daivdson and wife, Rebecca, Mountain Home, Arkansas, Jeannie McGahan and husband, John, Willow Springs, Missouri, and Corey Davidson and fiancé, Bry, Bakersfield, Missouri; eleven grandchildren, John McGahan, Ethan McGahan, Sadie Davidson, Kylea Davidson, Brock Davidson, Bentlee Fisher, Ella Davidson, Charlotte Davidson, Jacob Davidson, Joe Davidson, and Brenner Amburgy; one great-grandchild, Stella McGahan; two sisters, Marilyn Barton and husband, Randall, Peace Valley, Missouri, and Shirley Belt and husband, Ray Gene, Caulfield, Missouri; one brother-in-law, Frank Carroll; one sister-in-law, Ina Davidson; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents, three brothers, Alferd, Ray, and Rudy Davidson, and two sisters, Lucille Pettyjohn and May Carroll preceded him in death.  

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Bakersfield Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Bakersfield Cemetery 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 Amy Cheryl Kimbrough, 46, Peace Valley, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 1, 2021 at Barnett Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mrs. Kimbrough passed away at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at her home.  

She was born May 19, 1975, at Kansas City, Kansas, to Jack Lee Reed and Brinda Irene Bankston Reed.  She graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1993.  On October 19, 1995, she was married at Eureka Springs, Arkansas, to Phillip Kimbrough.  Mrs. Kimbrough was a member of Oak Forest Church of Christ, Alton, Missouri.

She is survived by her husband, Phillip, of the family home; three children, Allison Kimbrough and fiancé, Weston Warren, West Plains, Missouri, Brock Kimbrough and wife, Shyanne, Peace Valley, Missouri, and Brenden Kimbrough and fiancé, Christi Johnson, Peace Valley, Missouri; one grandchild, Karsyn Kimbrough; one brother, Ryan Reed, West Plains, Missouri;  two brothers-in-law, Shannon Kimbrough and wife, Lisa, and Matthew Kimbrough and wife, Karen; and seven nieces and nephews, Logan, Erin, Keldin, Loran, Trenton, Malachi, and Mariah.

Her parents and twin sister, Susan Lockett, preceded her in death.  

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

Funeral services for Brian Rackley, 49, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 31, 2021, at Endurance Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mr. Rackley passed away at 7:50 a.m., Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.  

He was born November 1, 1971, at Mountain Home, Arkansas, to Mary Evans.  On January 7, 2002, he was married at Mexico, Missouri, to Casey Stout.  Mr. Rackley was a realtor, and an operations manager at Arlee’s.  He loved guns and hunting, and he enjoyed martial arts.  He didn’t like to fish, but he did so with his son.  Brian loved his family, football, and was especially proud of his #8.  He loved his daughter and the nurse she had become.

He is survived by his wife, Casey, of the family home; one daughter, Haylea Taylor and husband, Kyle, Moody, Missouri; one son, Connor Rackley, West Plains, Missouri; his mother, Mary Evans; one sister, Tonya Aaron and husband, Thomas; two nephews, Caleb Brian Kerley and Lincoln Aaron; his dog, Sadie, and his cat, Lilly.

His grandparents, Harvey and Thelma Evans, three uncles, Mike Evans, Doyle Evans, and James Evans, and father-in-law, Jim Stout, preceded him in death.  

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

Graveside services for Dixie Jo Nevill, 88, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 1, 2021 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mrs. Nevill passed away at 6:45 p.m., Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at her home.  

She was born August 18, 1933 at Elijah, Missouri, to Vance Blizzard and Hazel Trump Blizzard.  On December 19, 1950, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Lloyd Nevill, who preceded her in death in 1981.  Mrs. Nevill was a member of the Methodist Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Summers, West Plains, Missouri.

Her parents and husband preceded her in death.  

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

Funeral services for Jerry Michael Pendergrass, 70, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 28, 2021 at First Freewill Baptist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Pendergrass passed away at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 22, 2021.  

He was born November 22, 1950, at West Plains, Missouri, to Claude Pendergrass and Madge Orwick Pendergrass.  Jerry graduated from high school in Tarkio, Missouri.  On May 28, 1971, he was married at Koshkonong, Missouri, to Laura Mertz.  Mr. Pendergrass was a veteran, having served with the United States Army.  He was a route driver for Guy’s, Frito Lay and Ideal Bread for a number of years and was a school bus driver. Mr. Pendergrass enjoyed racing, NASCAR, mowing and loved his grandson, Landry.  He was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Laura Pendergrass, of the family home; two daughters, Belinda  Pendergrass, West Plains and Melanie Wyatt and husband, Joel, Willow Springs, Missouri; one grandson, Landry Pitts; two brothers, Jim Pendergrass and wife, Marilyn, Independence, Missouri and Bob Pendergrass and wife, Fayetta, West Plains; one sister, Phylllis Schimming and husband, Jim, Maryville, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; family friend, Ernestine Cochran, West Plains; and his dog, Bree. 

His parents preceded him in death.  

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to West Plains Regional Animal Shelter or Gideon Bible Society and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.