Obituaries

Graveside services for Raymond Kazen, 84, Koshkonong, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Howell Valley Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mr. Kazen passed away at 1:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Ozarks Healthcare.

He was born March 25, 1937 at Chicago, Illinois, to Cornelius Kazen and Benita Terzenbach.  On June 2, 1957, he was married at Wauchula, Florida, to Mary Annette Wilkerson, who preceded him in death April 12, 1999.  On September 11, 1999, he was married at Salida, Colorado, to Linda Kay Russ.  Mr. Kazen was a veteran, having served in the United States Army.  He was a farmer, and he loved his cattle and western re-runs.  He enjoyed camping, hunting, and traveling, especially to the Great Smoky Mountains.  Mr. Kazen loved to preach and was a long-standing preacher for forty-seven years.  He was a member of State Line Church.

He is survived by his wife, Linda, of the family home; two children, Kevin Kazen and wife, Vickie, Ava, Missouri, and Anita Oaks and husband, Wem, Ozark, Missouri; five grandchildren, Katlyn Hall and husband, Roy, Jessica Nichols and husband, Branden, and Mattie Kazen, all of Jacksonville, Florida, and Liliana Oaks and Vanessa Oaks, both of Ozark, Missouri; four great-grandchildren, Ryan Hall, Reed Hall, Casey Hall, and Ian Nichols; two sisters, Lorraine Gillespie and husband, John, and Juliane Hensley and husband, Jerry, all of Wauchula, Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews.

His parents, first wife, Annette, and sister, Delorice Newgent, preceded him in death.

Burial will be at Howell Valley Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to State Line Church and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

A memorial service for Loetta Tate Hall, 96, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 12, 2022, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mrs. Hall passed away at 6:38 p.m., Thursday, February 3, 2022, at West Vue.

She was born in Ozark County, Missouri, to Louie Calvin Tate and Laura Hicks Tate on February 15, 1925.  She attended Silver Shade Grade School and Dora High School.  On March 7, 1947, Loetta graduated from Blue Bonnet Beauty College in Springfield, Missouri, and was then placed at Blue Bonnet Beauty Shop where she worked until returning to West Plains.  She was married to Bacile A. Hall at Salem, Arkansas, on November 19, 1949.  Mrs. Hall worked at Lillie Austin Beauty Shop.  She later worked at L&L Beauty Shop as co-owner, and then owner, until she retired January 31, 1987 and sold her shop of forty years.  She was a member of South Central Hair Dressers Association Unit 26, where she served as president, vice-president, historian, and sergeant-at-arms.  She was a very active member for a number of years.  Mrs. Hall attended Curry Street Church of Christ as long as her health allowed. 

She is survived by many nieces and nephews.

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

Burial will be at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date.  Memorial contributions may be made to Curry Street Church of Christ and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Funeral services for Janet Loree Lovan, 71, Pottersville, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 10, 2022, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mrs. Lovan passed away at 9:01 a.m., Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Phelps Health Hospital, in Rolla, Missouri.

She was born June 24, 1950 at Cull, Missouri, to Troy and Lora DeBoard Francis.  She graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1968.  On December 5, 1969, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Dallas Lovan.  Mrs. Lovan loved car rides and visiting with her friends.  Her biggest joy in life was spending time with her grandkids.  She was baptized at an early age and lived a faithful life as a Christian.

She is survived by her husband, Dallas, of the family home; two children, Kelly Lovan and wife, Tracy, Pottersville, Missouri, and Brant Lovan and wife, Vicky, Pottersville, Missouri; six grandchildren, Kendall, Connor, and Raylee Lovan, and Dallas Rue, Trusten, and Troy Lovan; and four sisters, Carolyn VonAllmen and husband, Charles, West Plains, Missouri, Carol Ruth Miller and husband, David, Salem, Missouri, Janella Schafer, West Plains, Missouri, and Lenore Stubbs, West Plains, Missouri.

Her parents and one brother, Wendell Francis, preceded her in death.

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

Graveside services for Violet Marie Collins, 83, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mrs. Collins passed away at 11:25 p.m., Thursday, February 3, 2022, at Brooke Haven Healthcare.

She was born January 31, 1939 at Kansas City, Kansas, to Fred E. and Rose Alice Nute.  On January 7, 1954, she was married at Kansas City, Missouri, to Howard D. Collins, who preceded her in death December 12, 2008.  Mrs. Collins worked in the mailroom at Caterpillar for thirty-two years.  She loved animals and gardening.  Although she didn’t have children of her own, she loved her nieces and nephews and all kids, and she had fostered children.  Mrs. Collins was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.

She is survived by one brother, Roy Lee Nute, Mesa, Arizona; one sister, Brenda Baker and husband, Roy, Pekin, Illinois, and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, one brother, Leroy Nute, and one sister, Mary Alice Nute, preceded her in death.

Burial will be at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.  

Funeral services for Leona Joyce McDonald, 82, Dora, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 11, 2022, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mrs. McDonald passed away at 10:06 a.m., Saturday, February 5, 2022, at her home.

She was born March 18, 1939 at Topaz, Missouri, to Charley and Orpha Thornton Clinton.  She graduated from Willow Springs High School with the Class of 1957.  On February 27, 1959, she was married at Bakersfield, Missouri, to Robert McDonald.  Mrs. McDonald worked at Brown Shoe Factory for eighteen years.  She also milked cows for many years.  She loved the outdoors, especially tending to her flowers and working in her garden.  She enjoyed going to auctions and yard sales.  Mrs. McDonald never knew a stranger.  When she went somewhere, she always wanted to be the first to arrive and the last to leave.  She was a member of Big Springs Church.

She is survived by her husband, Robert, of the family home; five daughters, Charlene Causey and husband, Jay, Dora, Missouri, Kay Davis, Dora, Missouri, Lora Loftis and husband, Danny, Lebanon, Ohio, Robyn Mings and fiancé, Jeremiah Reahr, Tecumseh, Missouri, and Ashley Richison and husband, Eric, Warrensburg, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Darrin Causey and wife, Valerie, Robbie Causey and wife, Sarah, Todd Causey and wife, Brandi, Kyle Mings and fiancé, Laiken, Dakota Mings and wife, Kristi, Kayla Davis and husband, Josh, Cheyenne Mings, Skyler Davis, and Elijah Richison; eighteen great-grandchildren; one brother, Randy Clinton, Willow Springs, Missouri; one sister, Ruth Sheppard and husband, Stasey, Willow Springs, Missouri; one brother-in-law, Gerald Gasperson; five sisters-in-law, Carol McDonald, Davenport, Iowa, Della Dennis and husband, Jerry, Drury, Missouri, Carol Ball and husband, Larry, Vanzant, Missouri, Janice Osborn and husband, Ronnie, West Plains, Missouri, Janace Mitchell and husband, Loyd, Mountain Grove, Missouri, and Louise Dennis and husband, Clifford, Hobbs, New Mexico; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and special friends, Eldon and Judy Russell, and Ed and Ina Friend.

Her parents, father- and mother-in-law, Mack and Lora McDonald, four brothers, Leon Clinton, Lenvil Clinton, Leroy Clinton, and Stanley Clinton, one sister, Bernice Gasperson, one sister-in-law, Oleta Clinton, and one brother-in-law, Ben McDonald, preceded her in death.

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

Glenn Allen Young, age 66, escaped drastic economic inflation and years of not paying taxes (I hope you’re not reading this IRS) on January 30, 2022.

He was world-renowned for his love of food and passion for martial arts, along with anything you can shoot with, cut with, or blow up. As a comical display of his patience for all situations, Glenn often quoted that “he may be polish but he wasn’t rushin’” when someone (his children) would arrive fashionably late. Throughout his life Glenn made an honest living helping to rehabilitate others as a PTA. He was loved by many co-workers and friends alike. He was never a very sentimental man, but he would like everyone who may have owed him money or a whiskey to know, when their time comes, that he will likely be found at heaven’s local shooting range.

To his family: mother, Barbra Young; sisters, Grace Pruett Frick and Romona Wright; many beloved nieces and nephews; sons, Grant Young and Roman Young; daughter, Hannah Young (Gleason); grandchildren, Miyah Bridges, Jensen Davis, Gaston Young, August Gleason, Yuri Davis, Marcella Davis, and Willow Young; he leaves behind a heck of a lot of Backwoodsman magazines. They have no idea what to do with them.

Glenn is preceded in death by his right leg Achilles tendon, his father, Glendel Young, brother Frank Young, and son, Shane Young.

May he live on in our hearts forever guiding, forever patient, forever teaching.

A Celebration of Life service will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, February 11, 2022, at the Historic Post Office Event Center.

Timothy Allan Clemens, 60, West Plains, Missouri, passed away 6:18 p.m., Friday, January 28, 2022 at Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains, Missouri.  Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

He was born January 8, 1962 at Rushville, Illinois, to Earl A. (Red) Clemens and Muriel (Cookie) Merry Clemens.  Mr. Clemens was a truck driver and a heavy equipment operator.  He was of the Christian faith.

He is survived by his life partner, Pauline Mayhan, West Plains, Missouri; four children, Atrista Massey and husband, Ivan, state of Tennessee, Roxanne Clemens, state of Missouri, Alisa Clemens, state of Illinois, and Kamay Riggins and husband, Ricky, state of Illinois; eight grandchildren; one brother, Lee Eddie Clemens, state of Illinois; two sisters, Pat Alford and Robin Popplewell, both of the state of Illinois; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents and his sister and brother-in-law, Gladys and Bob Blickenstaff, preceded him in death.

Funeral services for Noble Dean Rhoads, 92, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 1, 2022, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mr. Rhoads passed away at 10:37 p.m., Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Ozarks Healthcare.

He was born November 15, 1929 at Windyville, Missouri, to Sylvester and Edna Burriss Rhoads.  On September 27, 1952, he was married at Salem, Arkansas to Lola Collier, who preceded him in death June 24, 1975.  Mr. Rhoads was a veteran, having served with the United States Army.  He was a truck driver and enjoyed driving a truck more than anything.  He liked to hunt. and enjoyed fishing whenever he had an opportunity.  Mr. Rhoads was a man of God, attending church at First Assembly of God in Pomona, Missouri.  He loved his family, and his grandkids and great-grandkids were his life.

He is survived by two children, Larry Rhoads and wife, Diana, West Plains, Missouri, and Janice Tackitt and husband, Dave, Pomona, Missouri; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Vivian Collins, Kansas City, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.

His parents, wife, six brothers, Ona, Cleo, Marion, Garland, Charles and Kenneth, and two sisters, Lorene and Clovola (Judy), preceded him in death.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be at Amy Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Amy Cemetery or 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.

A visitation service for Robert Keith (Bob) Gazzola, 83, West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 17, 2022, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mr. Gazzola passed away at 2:38 p.m., Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Ozarks Healthcare.

Funeral services for Marjorie Pearl Lovelace, 82, Peace Valley, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 2, 2022, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mrs. Lovelace passed away at 2:57 p.m., Thursday, January 27, 2022, at her home.

She was born August 4, 1939 at Moody, Missouri, to William Taft and Gathel Pearl Gabbert Collins.  On January 24, 1958, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to her sweetheart, Jerry Lovelace.  Mrs. Lovelace became a member of the Eastern Star in 1966, becoming a charter member.  She was District Deputy Grand Matron from 1975 to 1985.  She loved to cook, garden, crochet, and fish.  She loved to bird watch and had a large collection of Redbirds, her favorite.  She especially loved taking care of her grandkids and was so excited to be a great.  Mrs. Lovelace was a charter member of Faith Assembly of God Church.

She is survived by her husband, Jerry, of the family home; one daughter, Leedawn Douglas and husband, Jimmy, Peace Valley, Missouri; one daughter-in-law, Kim Lovelace, Melbourne, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Alisha Shipley, and Ashton Shipley-Hambleton and Kasey; two bonus grandchildren, Ashley Douglas and Emiley Francis; five great-grandchildren, Andilynn, Tayt, and Brailyn Hambleton, Rylan Gore, and Evalee Pearl Francis; one sister, Cathy Earls; two sisters-in-law, Jeanette Johnson and Lois Carpenter; several nieces and nephews, including special ones, Treba and Joe Neuschwander; Tafton and Shanna Earls, Bill and Brenda Lovelace, and Kenneth and Janet Lovelace; and special great-nieces and great-nephews, Dillon and Shelby Neuschwander, Dausen and Megean Neuschwander, Dracen Neuschwander, Braxton Earls, Braitton and Kelsi Earls, and Brooklyn Earls.

Her parents, one son, Randall Lovelace, one sister Ruby May Joice, and two brothers-in-law, Dillon Earls and Donald Lovelace, preceded her in death.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery.  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.

Homer Barton (Corky) Farra, 74, West Plains, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at his home.  Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Richard Dean Bates, 71, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 28, 2022, at Huddleston Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mr. Bates passed away at 9:43 a.m., Monday, January 24, 2022, at Ozarks Healthcare.

He was born July 4, 1950 at Thayer, Missouri, to Lyle and Elsie Morrison Bates.  Mr. Bates loved to coon hunt and just being outdoors.

He is survived by two children, Brandon Bates and wife, Jody, and Brian Bates and wife, Jessica; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three brothers, Boyd Bates, Floyd Bates and wife, Carol, and Danny Bates and wife, Judy; three sisters, Sally Sisco, Pat Hahn and husband, Gary, and Cathy Ridenhour and husband, Gary; several nieces and nephews; and lots of friends and family.

His parents, one son, Ricky Bates, one sister, Anita Wilcox, and three brothers, Mac Bates, Joe Bates, and Bobby Bates, preceded him in death.

Inurnment will be at Huddleston Cemetery. 

Graveside services for Patrick Timothy (Tim) DeShazo, 78, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Howell Valley Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mr. DeShazo passed away at 8:04 a.m., Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at his home.

He was born December 12, 1943, at West Plains, Missouri, to Henry Taylor DeShazo and Margaret Elma Donahue DeShazo.  Patrick, better known as P.T. or Tim, grew up in West Plains where his father owned and operated H.T. DeShazo Truck Lines—a truck line comprised of about 5 to 7 trucks used to haul livestock and grain throughout the Midwest.  During high school and college, P.T. worked for his dad earning money by hauling grain, feeder calves, and pigs into Iowa or Illinois.  Patrick graduated in 1965 from Missouri State University-Springfield with a Bachelor of Science in Business/Economics and was a member of Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity.  After completing college and a couple of years working for the government, he decided to return to the family business. After all of P.T.s many adventures and many years in the trucking industry, he finally decided to retire from trucking in 2010 to sell cars for Earl’s Dodge and fix old trucks, and attend ATHS shows around the country.

He is survived by his two daughters, Lori DeShazo and Jennifer Burtrum and husband, Robert, all of West Plains; three grandchildren, Bo Burtrum, West Plains, Hunter Burtrum, Springfield, Missouri and McKenzie Burtrum, West Plains; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

His parents, wife, Judy DeShazo, and son, Patrick Timothy (Timmy) DeShazo, Jr., preceded him in death.

Burial will be at Howell Valley Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to West Plains High School Quarterback Club and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Graveside services for Karen Sue Prine, 77, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Ms. Prine passed away at 4:33 a.m., Monday, January 14, 2022, at NHC Healthcare.

She was born April 1, 1944 in California, to John and Claudine Palmer.  She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, and dancing with the dance company out of Alaska.  Karen loved to play cards with her special friend, Bonnie.  She also loved to sing and spend time with her family.  She was of the Christian faith.

She is survived by her son, David Denton and fiancé, Rhonda, West Plains, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, one sister, Nancy Smith, and David’s father, Paul (Red Paul) Denton, preceded her in death.

Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery.  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.

Kenneth Ray Peeler, 68, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 7:45 p.m., Saturday, January 22, 2022, at his home.  Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Priscilla Ann Wadlow, 75, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 2:04 a.m., Sunday, January 23, 2022, at her home. 

 She was born July 21, 1946 in Marianna, Arkansas, to Bennett Eugene Cupp and Jane Moore Cupp.  On January 9, 1966, she was married in Pomona, Missouri, to John Wadlow, Sr.  Mrs. Wadlow was an instructor, floor lady, at International Shoe Company for a number of years. She later became a realtor, and then a real estate appraiser.  She had served as president and vice president of the West Plains Board of Realtors.  Priscilla’s greatest joy in life was spending time with her family.   She enjoyed going to Springfield Cardinals baseball games, time at the beach, quilting, camping, fishing, and boating. 

 She is survived by her husband, John Wadlow, Sr., of the family home; one son, John Wadlow, Jr. and wife, Cindy, West Plains, Missouri; three grandchildren, Kimberly Lunday and husband, Aaron, Clever, Missouri, Stefan Wadlow, Springfield, Missouri, and Brandon Wadlow, West Plains, Missouri; one great-grandson, Henry Lunday, Clever, Missouri; two sisters, Carol Wright and husband, Joe Bill, West Plains, Missouri, and Lisa Loomis and husband, Bill, Camp, Arkansas; one brother, Dell Cupp, West Plains, Missouri; one brother-in-law, James Wadlow and wife, Dollie, West Plains, Missouri: one sister-in-law, Jackie Dixon and husband, Gene, Eminence, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews. 

 Her parents, one son, Michael Wadlow, one infant granddaughter, Sarah Wadlow, one sister, Neva Forrester, and one nephew, Randy Dixon, preceded her in death. 

 A memorial service will be held at a later date.

P. D. Kintner, 82, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 7:08 p.m., Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Ozarks Healthcare.

Mr. Kintner was born March 31, 1939 at West Plains, Missouri, to Alva Roy and Sybil Dorothy Perkins Kintner.  He was married to Bertie Taylor, who preceded him in death August 28, 2015.  Mr. Kintner was a veteran, having served in the United States Army.  He was a carpenter by trade.  Hunting, playing guitar, and visits from his great-grandchildren are some of the things Mr. Kintner loved. 

He is survived by four children, Brenda Smith, Yellville, Arkansas, Cindy Coats and husband, Tony, West Plains, Missouri, Kevin Kintner and wife, Dawn, West Plains, Missouri, and Christi Collins and husband, Graham, West Plains, Missouri; eleven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one brother, Alva Kintner; and two sisters, Bonnie Collins, and Tammy Burgess and husband, Gerald.

His parents, one great-granddaughter, Paisley Brotherton, three sisters, Joan, Jeanie, and Barbara, and one brother, Loren, preceded him in death.

Sharon Kay Sloan, 74, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 8:20 a.m., Friday, January 21, 2022, at Ozarks Healthcare.  Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A memorial service for Connie Jean Wigginton, 72, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 29, 2022, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mrs. Wigginton passed away Friday, January 14, 2022, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, Florida, surrounded by loved ones.

She was born November 2, 1949 at the family home in Peace Valley, Missouri, to Charles and Ina Brotherton.  Connie met the love of her life, Larry, at Grand Rapids, Michigan, when she was eleven years old.  Childhood sweethearts, they married on June 30, 1967.  To this union two children were born, Missy and Trisha.  In 1980, Connie and Larry, along with their two children, followed their dreams and moved to what would be their forever home in West Plains, Missouri.  They were the owners and operators of Northfork Saloon and Steakhouse for nearly twenty years.  Connie touched so many lives during her time there, helping many people in the community celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and other special occasions.  She dearly loved all the customers and the friends she made there over the years.  Later in life, she loved Facebook as this allowed her to keep in touch with many of those people.  In her retirement, Connie enjoyed spending time volunteering at the OMC Thrift Store and Samaritan Outreach.  She loved spending time with friends and family, as well as traveling.  She frequented the Elks Lodge and AMVETS, where she had many great times.  Connie was an amazing Grammy to all four of her grandchildren, helping to raise them all, guiding them, and sharing her experiences with them.  She laughed with them and held them when they cried.  She was always their biggest cheerleader and so proud of all their accomplishments.  Connie was a mama to many and loved by everyone who knew her.  Her deep love for Missy and Trisha was one of her life’s greatest treasures, and she often reminded them how special they were to her.  For all the lives she touched, we will cherish those memories forever and know that she’ll always be with us in our hearts.

She is survived by her daughters, Missy Fugate and husband, Rick, Willow Springs, Missouri, and Trisha Logue and husband, Mike, Land O’ Lakes, Florida; four grandchildren, Dakota Fugate, Willow Springs, Missouri, Jordyn Fugate, Springfield, Missouri, Myles Wardlow, Land O’ Lakes, Florida, and Mollie Logue, Land O’ Lakes, Florida; three brothers, Chuck Brotherton and wife, Jackie, David Brotherton and wife, Dierdra, and Dennis Brotherton and wife, Darla, all of West Plains, Missouri; one sister, Sherry Collins, West Plains, Missouri; two sisters-in-law, Betty Torrens and husband, Francis, Tampa, Florida, and Rita Mankis and husband, Nick, Tampa, Florida; and father- and mother-in-law, Mary and Bill Irwin, Tampa, Florida.

Her parents, her husband, Larry Wigginton, and two nephews, Dennis Lapekes and Tommy Sheldon, preceded her in death.