Funeral services for Donna Jean Decker, 60, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 19, 2021 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Ms. Decker passed away at 3:37 p.m., Monday, October 11, 2021, at Ozarks Medical Center.
She was born December 22, 1960, at Chicago, Illinois, to Roy Thomas Decker and Barbara Jean Wilbanks Barton. Donna worked as a caregiver at Newton’s Group Home. Donna grew up in Cicero, Illinois; she was an avid Chicago Bears fan and a diehard Chicago Cubs fan.
She is survived by one son, Benjamin Decker; of the family home; her mother, Barbara Barton, West Plains; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
Her father, one brother, Bennie Decker and her step-father, Franklin Barton, preceded her 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 Union Hill Cemetery, Brandsville, Missouri. 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 Linda Marie Moore, 79, Mountain Home, Arkansas, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 15, 2021, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Moore passed away at 8:59 a.m., Monday, October 11, 2021, at Care Manor Nursing & Rehab, Mountain Home, Arkansas.
She was born July 30, 1942, at Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Forest Richard and Gladys Birdie Dailey Richard. On June 26, 1957, she was married to Raymond Moore, Sr., who preceded her in death. Before her retirement, Mrs. Moore was a Sergeant for the Department of Corrections.
She is survived by three children, Pat K. Sanders and husband, Trey, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Raymond Moore, Jr. and wife, Lisa, Calico Rock, Arkansas and Raymond Roberts, Monroe, Louisiana; twelve grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Debra Miller and husband, Wilbert, Sulphur, Louisiana; and two sisters-in-law, Karen Richard, Haynesville, Louisiana and Ruth Brewer, West Plains, Missouri.
Her parents, husband, one daughter, Ramona Aguilar and one brother, Forest Richard, Jr., preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Jacky Lynn Pendergrass, 65, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 12:25 a.m., Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at Ozarks Healthcare. Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mary Kathleen Reynolds, 78, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 3:17 p.m., Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Ozarks Healthcare
She was born September 7, 1943, at Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of James Ryan and Alma Pauline Ownsby Ryan. On July 22, 1972, she was married at Dallas, Texas, to Marcus Reynolds.
She is survived by her husband, Marcus Reynolds; and one son, James Reynolds, Koshkonong, Missouri.
Her parents preceded her in death.
Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Margurite Elva (Maggie) Horton, 71, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 18, 2021 in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Horton passed away at 8:27 p.m., Sunday, October 10, 2021, at White River Medical Center, Batesville, Arkansas.
She was born July 20, 1950, at St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Edward Roeder and Margurite Barbro Roeder. On January 24, 2016, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Norman Horton. Mrs. Horton was an associate at Wal-Mart in West Plains, Missouri. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Norman Horton; four children, Alychia Wilkins, Raquel Wilkins, Tonya Stone, and Freddy Wilkins; fourteen grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
Her parents and three brothers, Edward Roeder, Scott Roeder, and John Roeder, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, at the Langston Street Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Marjorie A. Cross, 82, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 15, 2021 in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Cross passed away at 2:10 a.m., Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Ozarks Healtchare.
She was born March 9, 1939 at San Bernardino, California, the daughter of Henry Essex and Cecilia Allen Essex. She attended school at Bakersfield, Missouri. On August 27, 1959, she was married at Wichita, Kansas, to Gary John Cross, who preceded her in death August 18, 2019. Mrs. Cross worked at International Shoe Company for many years. She enjoyed quilting, painting, and baking. She was a peacemaker, and she enjoyed spending time with her family. Mrs. Cross was a member of the Church of Christ.
She is survived by two children, Tracy Asher and husband, Thomas, Pomona, Missouri, and Gary John Cross II and wife, Nancy, St. Louis, Missouri; six grandchildren, Joshua, Bryan, Jaclyn, Grant, Tommy, and Christine; fourteen great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Dave Cockrum; three sisters-in-law, Clela Borysiewicz, Patricia Adey, and Judy Cross; one cousin, Joyce (Babe) O’Dell; close friend, Bruce Collins; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, two children, Carl Cross and Winter Riley, one sister, Mary Mohr, and two brothers, Patrick Essex and Jimmy Essex, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or Elijah Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Scrima, 79, Oakland, Arkansas passed away at 8:33 a.m., Sunday, October 3 2021, at Cedarhurst of West Plains.
She was born July 28, 1942, at Oak Lawn, Illinois, to Arthur Meyers and Catherine Walsh Meyers. On May 22, 1971, she was married at Arlington Heights, Illinois, to Michael Scrima; the couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year. Betty worked as a Systems analyst for Standard Oil before deciding to make a career change. In 1983, she and her husband, Mike, purchased the Oakland Lodge located in Oakland, Arkansas and relocated there in 1985. Betty enjoyed walking on Ozark Isle with many of her animals while training for her marathon. Some of the dogs had plenty of personality; Hoover, Ginger, Herby, Kala, Shep, Abbey, Sam, Rocky, Patches and of course their famous cat, Jitterbug, he loved all of the Scrima’s customers. There were many cats that were so dear to her heart. For several years Betty and her brother, Billy traveled to Chicago to run the Chicago marathon. In 2007, she received an official certification that she had completed the marathon. After moving to Oakland, Betty volunteered for the Baxter County Humane Society. In addition, she served on the board as a member of the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce and served as a board member of the Ozark Mountain Region Association. Betty will be missed dearly by all who loved her.
She is survived by her husband, Michael Scrima, of the family home; one son, Nicholas Meyers and wife, Linda, Schaumburg, Illinois; one step-son, Michael Jr., Carpentersville, Illinois; one granddaughter, Justine Enderlin and husband, Cory; one brother, William Meyers, of the State of Texas; one sister, Carol Scott and husband, Richard, Naperville, Illinois; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents and one brother, Johnny Meyers, preceded her in death.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., at the Hill Top Baptist Church located on Oakland Road next to the Oakland Community Center. A celebration of Betty’s life will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Foundation or Three Rivers Hospice and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Jewell (Wayne) Prewett, 89, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 14, 2021, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Prewett passed away at 2:18 a.m., October 9, 2021, at Cedarhurst in West Plains, Missouri.
He was born August 2, 1932, at Union, Arkansas, the son of Cleo Prewett and Lola Fountain Prewett. He graduated from Oxford High School, and on May 2, 1950, he was married at Oxford, Arkansas, to Billie Jeanne Sherrell.
Soon after they married, Wayne and Billie moved to Kansas City, Missouri, for Wayne to attend college. In 1954, Wayne graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City with a major in chemistry and a degree in pharmacy. He was the past president of the Missouri Pharmaceutical Association.
One week later, while the couple was in West Plains visiting his sister, Wayne purchased Wilke Drug Store. Within a week, he and Billie moved to West Plains, and he began his career as a pharmacist. Soon the couple was blessed with three children, Janet Linn, Judy Lea, and Joe Lynn. Aside from owning and operating several pharmacies, Wayne was a businessman and invested in commercial and residential rental properties. Wayne also served in the National Guard. In addition to his National Guard service, Wayne was a Shriner.
In the early 1970’s, Wayne and business partner, Wilfred Rieck, purchased some acreage on Old Howell Valley Road. They developed part of the land as rental property, and the remainder was kept as a farm. A few years later, Wayne bought out Rieck’s part of the farm and continued raising cattle. When asked if he was a farmer, Wayne always replied, “No, we run cattle.” The farm became a place of refuge at the end of a long day of work. Wayne loved nothing more than to drive through his cattle or bushhog a field to shake off the stress of the day. He shared his love of “running cattle” with the family. Many memories were made cutting and baling hay, learning to drive a farm truck, helping feed cows, riding motorcycles, shooting off fireworks, and watching the birth of baby calves. The farm remains in the family with son, Joe, overseeing the daily operations.
Although work was high on Wayne’s list of priorities, it did not rank higher than his family. His family knew he loved them because he never ended a conversation or phone call without saying “I love you.” This has been passed down to his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. As his daughter, Janet, said, “The best parts of dad live on in all of us.” Wayne was of the Baptist faith and a member of the First Baptist Church of West Plains. Wayne’s family spent his last remaining hours with him, with wife, Billie, and daughter, Judy, at his bedside when he went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Billie, of seventy-one years; three children, daughter Janet Robinson and husband, Larry, daughter Judy Carr, and son Joe Prewett and wife, Stacy, all of West Plains, Missouri; six grandchildren, Mallory Snodgras (David), Charlie Robinson (fiancé Brittney Rinehart), Sam Robinson (Paige), Amber Carr, Alex Prewett (Kate), and Max Robinson (Katherine); seven great-grandchildren, Isabelle Snodgras, Brady Gaines, Emma Gaines, Nora Robinson, Hollis Snodgras, Myles Prewett, and Poppy Robinson; one brother-in-law, Joe Spears; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
His parents, sister, Glyn Spears, and in-laws, Eldridge and Faye Sherrell, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery, West Plains, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to Three Rivers Hospice and left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main St., West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Royce “Ray” Linwood Gore, Sr., 90, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Woodlawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Gore passed away at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, October 7, 2021, at West Vue Nursing Center.
He was born April 14, 1931 at Tabor City, North Carolina, the son of William Gore and Isabel Soles. Mr. Gore was a veteran, having served with the United States Air Force. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by two children, Royce (Wayne) Gore and wife, Charlotte, West Plains, Missouri, and Royce L. Gore, Jr., Whiteville, North Carolina; and one sister, Cynthia Graham and husband, Ronnie.
His parents, one son, Ronald Carl Gore, one brother, and one sister preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to Woodlawn Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
John Robert Howard, 80, Koshkonong, Missouri, passed away at 5:53 p.m., Thursday, October 7, 2021, at NHC HealthCare. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Myrtle Geneva Hensley, 96, Elijah, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 10, 2021 in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hensley passed away at 3:55 a.m., Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at West Vue Nursing Center.
She was born June 24, 1925 at Elijah, Missouri, the daughter of Willis Marion Tackitt and Martha Hill Tackitt. On October 5, 1946, she was married at Mountain Home, Arkansas to Melvin Hensley, who preceded her in death August 17, 1987. Anyone who knew Myrtle knew her love for Jesus, her family, and her friends. She lived a life filled with grace and forgiveness. She was dedicated to the Lord and His word which shaped the beautiful soul that she was. She kept an open door and helped anyone in need, often doing for others before herself. Myrtle loved to crochet, paint, color, solve word puzzles, and play board games with her grandchildren. She was an amazing cook, and was famous for her fried pies, biscuits, cornbread, Christmas candy, pickles, jelly, and jam, which were all the best in the country. Myrtle loved to fish, especially with her grandchildren, many of whom she taught how to fish, and she could out-fish most anyone she was with. She also loved flowers and landscaping, her yard was always filled with a variety of beautiful flowers and flower beds. Myrtle passed on many lessons to her loved ones that will live on in her memory forever. Her warm heart and her words “I love you” will never be forgotten. She was a member of the Elijah Church of Christ.
She is survived by four children, Darrell Hensley, Pottersville, Missouri, Kenneth Hensley and wife, Dawna, West Plains, Missouri, Larry Hensley and wife, Rosalea, Caulfield, Missouri, and Laura June Mapes, Caulfield, Missouri; twelve grandchildren, Dewayne Williams, Regina Perry (David), Vera Beavers (Robbie), Tracy Seats (Dewayne), Casey Hensley (Christina), Stacy Hensley (Stephanie), Justin George (April), Jeremiah Hensley (Keeoma), Courtney Gale, Dawn Hensley, Melanie Lackey (Jason), and Jessica Hurst (Alan); thirty-three great-grandchildren; twelve great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Billy Joe Tackitt and wife, Patsy, Caulfield, Missouri; one sister, Blanche Langston-Harden, Caulfield, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Edie Tackitt; and a host of beloved nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, one daughter, Meryl Ann Williams, one grandson, Jamey Hensley, one daughter-in-law, Peggy Hensley, two sons-in-law Jimmie Williams and Ralph Mapes, one granddaughter-in-law, Belinda Williams, two brothers, J. B. and Lee Olen Tackitt, and six sisters, Jewell Tackitt, Snowie Spoon, Esther Langston, Katherine Tackitt, Doris Bonham, and Pauline Bean preceded her in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Fowler Cemetery. 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.
A memorial visitation for Allen Wayne Severin, 60, West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Severin passed away at 6:33 p.m., Monday, October 4, 2021 at Ozarks Healthcare.
Allen was a simple man that was loved, is missed, and will always be remembered. His story starts in September 1961, as the youngest of nine children born to Albin and Lavon Severin. Allen was born in Wisconsin Rapids, WI and spent his childhood and early adult life there. It is also where he would meet the love of his life, Mary Kay Rogers. Allen & Mary Kay were married at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church June 19, 1993. They spent many years building their home, traveling, riding motorcycles, and being entrepreneurs. They had one son, Arron, born in 1996, and a family dog, Comet. Allen spent many years feeding his daredevil tendencies, whether on snowmobile, dirt bike, or fast car. He had a love for speed and enjoyed a good NASCAR race. Visiting their home, you would find a new house project in process, NASCAR or a Packers game on TV, Allen’s hands sanding some new woodworking project, and lots of love from their pets. If not at home, Allen was likely on the golf course. In 2013Allen, Mary Kay and Arron purchased land in Pomona, Missouri, just outside of West Plains. They began construction of their new home, a passive solar house that is made of both nature and upcycled materials. This effort fed their compassion for sustainability and natural living with a low carbon footprint. There, they grew their family by the addition of ducks and a new pet dog named Lily. Allen got a job at Caterpillar, and the family spent several years building their new home before moving into it in 2017.
Loved ones that will miss Allen until they meet again are his son Arron; brothers, Lester Severin, Leslie Severin, and Gordon Severin; sisters, Janet (Ralph) Johnson and Pearl Hanson; mother-in-law, Lorraine Rogers; sister-in-law, Becky Rogers; and many nieces and nephews,
Passing before Allen were his wife, parents, siblings, Dolores (Frank) Lila, Debra Severin, and Larry (Joan) Severin, and nephew, Brett Severin.
A service in Wisconsin will be held at a future date.
Graveside services for James Ray Mitts, 79, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Union Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Mitts passed away at 6:57 a.m., Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at his home.
He was born March 7, 1942 at West Plains, Missouri, the son of Ray Mitts and Ella Ledbetter Mitts. On January 16, 2002, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Nita Gipson, who preceded him in death July 10, 2014. Mr. Mitts enjoyed wagon riding, hunting, and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by two children, Leon Mitts and Melissa Wright, both of West Plains, Missouri; two grandchildren, Dustin Wright and wife, Carol, Viola, Arkansas, and Jesse Wright, West Plains, Missouri; four great-grandchildren, Braxtin Wright, River Wright, Bayler Wright, and Breanna Wright; and two sisters, Fern Welker and husband, Max, and Rosa Thomas, all of West Plains, Missouri.
His parents and his wife preceded him in death.
Visitation will be from 6;00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Union Grove Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775. Online condolences may be expressed at www.robertsondrago.com.
Funeral services for LaVonne Emma Chappell, 89, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 9, 2021 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Chappell passed away at 2:41 p.m., Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Ozarks Medical Center.
She was born December 23, 1931, in Cedar County, Iowa, to Charles Britcher and Emma Lange Britcher. On March 6, 1948, she was married at Clarence, Iowa, to Harvey Chappell, who preceded her in death on December 11, 1994. LaVonne enjoyed talking, mingling and making friends; she loved her volunteer work at Ozarks Medical Center and First Baptist Church. She raised her five children and enjoyed cooking and caring for them and always provided them with food, clothing and a loving home. She was a wonderful cook and was famous for her bread and wacky cake. Mrs. Chappell was a member of First Baptist Church.
She is survived by four children, Connie Knutsen and husband, Gene, Mechanicsville, Iowa, David Bradford Chappell and wife, Donna, Camdenton, Missouri, Dot Brown and husband, Everett, Mountain View, Missouri and Kathy Croney and husband, Ray, West Plains, Missouri; fourteen grandchildren; forty-five great-grandchildren; fourteen great-great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Alecia Meyers, Stanwood, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews
Her parents, step-father, Edward Meyers, husband, ,one infant son, Randy, one son, Walter Chappell, one grandchild, Dedrick Gray and one brother, Roland Meyers, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Inurnment will be at a later date at Cureall Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Cureall Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
David Allen Anderson, 56, West Plains, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021, at his home. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for William Ralph Hall, 91, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Hall passed away at 11:10 a.m., Sunday, October 3, 2021, at NHC HealthCare.
He was born September 25, 1930 at Huntland, Tennessee, the son of William Henderson Hall and Clara Pearl Luttrell Hall. On February 18, 1950, he was married at Rossville, Georgia, to Mary Elizabeth Wynne, who preceded him in death March 25, 2012. Mr. Hall was a hard worker. He was a shoe machinist, a farmer, and a part-time employee at West Plains Bank; and he worked in over thirty states. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Olden, Missouri. Mr. Hall was a veteran, having served with the United States Army. He was a devoted husband and father, and he cared for his family and friends.
He is survived by one daughter, Brenda M. (Hall) Smith and husband, Kevin, West Plains, Missouri; one daughter-in-law, Sherri (Dobbs) Hall, Hermann, Illinois; three granddaughters, Jessica Rene’ (Smith) Sandfort and husband, Jason, St. Charles, Missouri, Andrea Nicole (Smith) Gaither and husband, Andrew Devin, Fairview Heights, Illinois, and Ericka Lynn (Hall) Packer; six great-grandchildren, Henry, Philip, and Jacob Sandfort, Andrew Caden and Alexander B. Gaither, and Katie Packer; one brother, Clyde Ellis Hall, McCordsville, Indiana; and many nieces and nephews
His parents, wife, one son, Randall Allan Hall, three brothers, Charles Edward Hall, Howard Leon Hall, and Marian A. Hall preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
A memorial service for Keith Samuel Abrams, 65, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 6, 2021 in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Abrams passed away at 7:11 a.m., Sunday, October 3, 2021, at Ozarks Medical Center.
He was born March 11, 1956 at St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Philip Abrams and Marilyn (Sudee) Dill Abrams. He graduated from Parkway West High School, and studied Business at Northeast Missouri State (Truman State). After graduation, Mr. Abrams found his calling in sales. On March 24, 1990, he was married at St. Louis, Missouri, to Sandra Walker. Gifted in the art of gab, he never met a stranger. This innate ability allowed him to have a lengthy career in auto glass sales before retiring to raise his children. A father, husband, and friend to many, Mr. Abrams was a man who lived by his terms. An avid outdoorsman, he explored all the wonders this earth had to offer. From the plains of Africa to the coast of South America, he left no rock unturned. He will be deeply missed by his family and many friends.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Abrams; and two sons, Taylor and Alex Abrams.
Funeral services for Jacob (Jack) Maurice Hays, 75, Pomona, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 9, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Hays passed away at 9:11 p.m., Saturday, October 2, 2021, at his home.
He was born July 27, 1946, at West Plains, Missouri, to Leavitt Hays and Gertrude Wentz Hays. On October 20, 1984, he was married at Pomona, Missouri, to Patricia Wood. Before his retirement, Mr. Hays was a truck driver for Howell County. Jacob (Jack) was a child of God and wonderful son, brother, husband and father. Everyone he spent time with knew he was a fun, joking, giving and loving spirit. He is now with the Lord after losing his battle with cancer.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Hays; five children, Jacob (Jackie) Hays, Jr., James (Jim) Hays, Erine Smith, Joseph Smith and William (Travis) Stillwell; eleven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Martha Henderson and Mary Hays; and several nieces and nephews .
His parents and two brothers, John and Tom Hays, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Michael Lynn Bell, 65, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 4, 2021 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Bell passed away at 9:44 a.m., Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Ozarks Health Care.
He was born September 27, 1956, at West Plains, Missouri, to Doyle Ezarine Bell and Betty Louise McFarland Bell Sullivan. On December 26, 1982, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Mona Franklin. Mr. Bell was a Veteran, having served with the United States Army. He loved his grandkids and taking care of his animals. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by the mother of his children, Mona Mattes; two children, Matthew Bell and wife, Brittni, West Plains, Missouri, and Michael Bell and wife, Ambre, Traskwood, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Khloe, Aiden, Ethan, Logan, Hayden, and Kaylee; two brothers, Terry Bell and wife, Diana, West Plains, Missouri, and Mark Bell and wife, Marilyn, West Plains, Missouri; one sister, Pat Patillo and husband, Bill, West Plains, Missouri; and six nieces and nephews, Richard Patillo, Chris Patillo, Shane Bell, Jamie Bell, Jacob Bell, and Mandy Bell Harrison.
His parents, grandparents, and one sister, Mary Christine Bell, preceded him in death.
Mr. Bell will lie in state from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home
A memorial service for James Edward Walsh, 86, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 14, 2021 in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Walsh passed away peacefully at 10:59 a.m., Thursday, September 30, 2021, at his home, with his family by his side.
He was born March 15, 1935 at Kansas City, Missouri, to Charles Walsh and Lucille Seiberling Walsh. Jim attended White Church Catholic School for his first five years, then Columbia, Missouri, and Rangely, Colorado, where his mother and step-father, Lawrence Champieux, had a photography studio and gift shop. The family moved back to West Plains and he attended West Plains High School where he was a Zizzer, graduating with the Class of 1953. On June 11, 1982, he was married at Mt. Home, Arkansas, to Judy Gay. Mr. Walsh entered the Border Patrol at El Paso, Texas, in 1958, and advanced to ranks of United States Immigration Inspector, Investigator and Officer in Charge, serving in Miami, Detroit, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Reno, Las Vegas, and Oklahoma City. He loved his career in law enforcement. He was a good and kind boss, and he helped promote many of his subordinates. He cared deeply about justice and just treatment of all. Jim loved meeting with his Border Patrol Academy classmates, when possible, to talk about the good times they each had during their careers with the Department of Justice. He was a good man, husband, and father. Mr. Walsh loved his family and his country; he was a farm boy at heart. He enjoyed his time as a Boy Scout Leader, and loved traveling and exploring new places. After his retirement, he and Judy moved to Dora, Missouri, where they renovated the old farm house and raised cattle. They moved to West Plains and built duplexes with his brother-in-law, and dear friend, Dick Watkins. Mr. Walsh was of the Catholic faith.
He is survived by his beloved wife Judy; two children, Jessie Walsh, Bradenton, Florida, and Matthew Walsh, West Plains, Missouri; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, John, Blanding, Utah; one sister, Christy Stephens, Trabuco Canyon, California; one brother-in-law, Kenneth Gay and wife, Cyndy, Minden, Louisiana; many nieces and nephews; and his “big boy”, Petey.
His parents and one son, Ed Walsh, preceded him in death.
A private inurnment service for the immediate family will be held at Oak Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Shriners Hospitals for Children and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
