Obituaries

Graveside services for Karen Kay Havens, 68, Willow Springs, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Mackey Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

Mrs. Havens passed away at 2:33 a.m., Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at her home. 

She was born November 18, 1952, at Pomona, Missouri, to Edward Cyril (Bud) Brower and Helen Lucille Kethcart Brower.  She graduated from Willow Springs High School in May of 1970.  On November 14, 1970, she was married at Pomona, Missouri, to James Havens, who preceded her in death on August 20, 2007.  She loved her family and friends and enjoyed playing dominos and making Sunday breakfast. 

She is survived by two daughters, Anita Collins and husband, Allen and Angela Havens and significant other, Damon Keough, all of Willow Springs; five grandchildren, Tanya, Michael, Makayla and Gregory Moore and Emma Collins; several great-grandchildren; three sisters, Janice Fritts and husband, Kenneth, Virginia Mitchell and Debbie Vigdal; two brothers, Doug Brower and wife, Jo and Louie Brower and wife, Tami; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Her parents, husband, four brothers, George, Chester (Pete), Gerald and Ronald Brower and three sisters, Rebecca Lake, Marcella McMurtrey and one infant, preceded her in death. 

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  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 David Lee Warren, 60, Tallahassee, Florida, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

Mr. Warren passed away at 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 2, 2021, at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. 

He was born August 22, 1960, at West Plains, Missouri, to Noah (Don) Warren and Bessie Mandy Young Warren.  David was an electrician and had worked at Lowe’s.  He enjoyed fishing, raising flowers and gardening. 

He is survived by one son, David Warren and wife, Jessica, Harrisonville, Missouri; three grandchildren, Remini, Piper and Rucker; his parents, Noah (Don) and Bessie Warren, Tallahassee, Florida; one brother, Rickie Warren, Springfield, Missouri; two nephews, Jason Warren and Kevin Warren; and many great-nieces and nephews. 

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

Funeral services for Paul Truman Miller, 96, Bakersfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 15, 2021 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

Mr. Miller passed away at 2:40 a.m., Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at his home. 

Truman was born on December 17, 1924, at his home near Bakersfield, Missouri to Noah Miller and Myrtie Halford Miller. He graduated from Bakersfield High School, and after graduation Paul enlisted into the United States Army in 1944 where he served most of his time in Japan and was discharged in 1946.  When he returned home he married Wilma “Roxie” Kesner at Mountain Home, Arkansas on April 7, 1947.  He loved to farm and bought land close to Bakersfield, Missouri where they started their family.  Truman worked away from home during the week and Roxie milked cows.  He would return home each weekend to pastor churches in the area.  Later in life, Truman used his carpentry skills to build many homes around Bakersfield and surrounding towns.  He loved spending time with his family and many friends from all of the churches where he pastored.  Truman was the happiest when all his family was together. He loved to travel with his family and share his memories with them.  Truman was the cornerstone of his family and raised all of his children and grandchildren to have trust and faith in God, and that He would always supply their needs, and He did.  Truman’s primary goal in life was to tell people about Christ and how wonderful Christ is and how He could change their lives and give them peace and contentment.  He taught his family to love everyone and to lend a helping hand. Truman was a true blessing to all that knew him.

He is survived by his wife of seventy-four years, Roxie Miller, of the family home; three children, Karen Summers and husband, Gene, Beverly Bonham and husband, Tommy and Paula Crites and husband, Bill, all of Bakersfield; eight grandchildren, Jennifer Bridges and husband, Brian, Darrell Summers and wife, Trudy, Hayden Bonham and wife, Patricia, Travis Crites and wife, Tami, Valerie Lockett and husband, Thomas; Paul Summers and wife, Malisha, Natashia Forsythe and husband, Brandon and Dalton Crites and wife, Brandy; seventeen great-grandchildren, Lauren Newhard and husband, Justin, Morgan Cooper Bridges, Wyatt , Cole, Emily, Shelby and Riley Summers, Ethan, Zane and Paige Crites, Cora Beth Epley and husband, Cody, Makadah Lockett, Levi and Allie Hollingshad and Layton, Logan and Kamrie Crites; one sister, Mabel Mooney, Ruby Michigan; several nieces and nephews; and special hunting buddies, Billy Hand, Joe Summers, Mike Guffey, Stacey Guffey, Scott Uchtman, Ronnie Mullins and Brandon Johnston. 

His parents, one son, Truman (Dwight) Miller and two infant sisters, preceded him in death. 

Mr. Miller will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Udall Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hawkin’s Ridge Church for a memorial for Paul Miller and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Sarah Beth Bowen-Marcak, 39, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 2:50 p.m., Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. 

She was born January 28, 1982, in the State of Maryland, to Richard Bowen and Leslie Myers Bowen.  Sarah had worked as a CNA in nursing homes.  She loved spending time with her family, going to the river, camping and eating smores. 

She is survived by three children, Dakota Bowen and wife, Isabella, Alex Bowen and Bryson Bowen; her parents, Richard and Leslie Bowen; two sisters, Dawn Green and husband, Jesse and Jessica Bell-Coughlin; and many nieces and nephews. 

Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

Funeral services for Junior Brixey, 85, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 10, 2021 in the Multi-Purpose Sanctuary at the United Freewill Baptist Church, under the direction of the Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

Mr. Brixey was ushered into the presence of his Lord and eternal home at 6:20 a.m., Friday, August 6, 2021, at Ozarks Medical Center. 

He was born on August 25, 1935, to the late Buster Brixey and Jewell Collins Brixey.   Junior met his lifelong sweetheart, Betty Wheeler, at a Bakersfield picnic.  They were married on December 19, 1952, at West Plains, Missouri. He ran a milk route in his early years and had many stories to tell related to that time.  He was co-owner of West Plains Packing Plant.  Junior was also employed at the International Shoe Factory for a time.  He is probably most known for his 40+ years as a local car salesman.  Junior thrived at this vocation and loved meeting and talking to his new and returning customers.  If he wasn’t selling cars he was working on his property.  He took pride in how his place looked as you drove by and strived to have the best-looking fence and most ornate entrance on CC Highway.  The most important legacy he left behind was his love for the Lord and his church.  He very rarely sat down before the services started.  He had people to greet, Daily Breads to hand out, and candy for the kids.  What mattered the most to Junior when all was said and done was the Lord, his family, and hard work.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Brixey, of the family home; two daughters, Debbie Adams and husband, Dennis and Vonnie Thompson and husband, Clay; four grandchildren, Sonya McGinley and husband, Dennis, Shannon Kiefer and husband, Chris, Josh Adams and wife, Ashlea and Jared Thompson;  eleven great-grandchildren, Gracie Watson, Logan Watson, Cade Kiefer, Garel McGinley, Eli McGinley, Parker McGinley, Brixey Adams, Mylea Adams, Kinlee Adams, Jase Adams, and Lillie Thompson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Buster Brixey and Jewell Collins Brixey.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 9, 2021, in the Multi-Purpose Sanctuary at the United Freewill Baptist Church.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Union Grove Cemetery or the United Freewill Baptist Youth Fund and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Funeral services for Carl Robert Beavers, 93, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 11, 2021 in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

Mr. Beavers passed away at 12:39 a.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021, at his home. 

He was born October 9, 1927, at Advance, Arkansas, to Charlie Beavers and Ada Hall Beavers.  Mr. Beavers was a veteran, having served with the United States Army.  On June 28, 1948, he was married at Mountain Home, Arkansas, to Zelda Warren.  Carl was a farmer and was self employed for most of his life, at one time he had three sawmills and three farms.  He was also a real estate agent, but he always came back to the farm.  Carl farmed up until he was ninety-two, packing silage before he got sick. Mr. Beavers also taught the Gospel, up until he was ninety-two years old and would always be willing to go where he was needed to teach. 

He is survived by his wife of seventy-three years, Zelda Beavers; three children, Robert Beavers and significant other, Faye Mueller, Pottersville, Missouri, Carol Moore and husband, Ernie, Mountain Grove, Missouri and Paula Perry and husband, James, Pottersville, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Robbie Beavers, Robin Morrison, Stacy Hutchinson, Jennifer Wickham, Tangela Ratliff, Jodie Prichard and Matt Worsham; four step-grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and his brothers and sisters in Christ. 

His parents, one great-grandson, Stetson Hutchinson, four brothers and four sisters, preceded him in death. 

Visitation will be held from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Pottersville Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Pottersville Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Peggy Sue Cotter, 85, Moody, Missouri, passed away at 6:41 p.m., Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at West Vue Nursing Center. 

She was born December 26, 1935, at Bakersfield, Missouri, to Sam Rhodes and Blocie Pendergrass Rhodes.  On March 1, 1952, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to James O. (John) Cotter, who preceded her in death on March 2, 2012.  Mrs. Cotter was the Postmaster at Moody for over twenty years.  She enjoyed working with her husband.  Mrs. Cotter was a member of the Moody Church of Christ.

She is survived by five children, Mike Cotter and wife, Cheri, Moody,  Missouri, Joe Cotter and wife, Sandy, Orlando, Florida, Richard Cotter and wife, Brenda, West Plains,  Missouri, Mark Cotter and wife, Trish, Moody, Missouri and John Cotter and wife, Jodie, Moody, Missouri; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grandchildren (one preceded her in death); one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. 

Her parents, husband, several brothers and sisters and her Aunt Anna and Uncle Joe Sigler, whom raised her, preceded her in death. 

 A private burial was in the Free Union Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Free Union Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Graveside services for Glane Dude Edwin Dobbs, 73, Dora, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Hale Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

Mr. Dobbs passed away at 1:30 a.m., Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Ozarks Medical Center. 

Glane was the youngest son of Anderson Abraham Dobbs and Edna Alice Dye Dobbs. He was born on March 20, 1948 in Dora Missouri. He graduated from Dora High School in 1966. In 1968 Dude enlisted in the United States Air Force and served in Madrid Spain for 3 1/2 years before being honorably discharged with status Sergeant First Class in 1972. When he returned home from overseas in 1972 he met and fell in love with Katherine Kay Kelley and they were married on May 27, 1972 where they have remained residents of Dora. This was his home and he loved his country, his wife, his children/grandchildren and all of his family and friends. He will be greatly missed. Mr Dobbs made his life being a dairy farmer, a logger, and a car man among many other things. He was very talented in the auto body and restore process. His passion was all about taking old rusty shells of metal and magically transforming them into the original masterpieces they once were. Dude was so talented in restoring “trash to treasure” that he was the focus of an article in Chevy magazine titled “Field of Dreams” where he chose to remain anonymous to protect his family and property.

He is survived by his wife, Kay Kelley Dobbs; three sons, Kenneth, Joseph and Ethan Dobbs; four daughters, Kari Leroy, Sandra Martin, Amanda Massey and Charity Bledsoe; four siblings, Lena Fern, Dottie, Wendell and Dwain; nineteen grandkids; ten great-grandkids; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Glane is preceded in death by his parents, one son, Kella Dobbs, two grandchildren, Devon K. Massey and Danekka Hailey Rae Dobbs, a nephew, Sherman Dobbs and a niece, Vickie Dobbs.  

Mr. Dobbs will lie in state from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hale Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Graveside services for Glen Rogers, 80, Belton, Missouri, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

Mr. Rogers passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Beautiful Saviour Nursing Home, Belton, Missouri. 

He was born October 26, 1940, at Myrtle, Missouri, to Shelby Rogers and Artie Mae Johnson Rogers.  On October 22, 1971, he was married at Grandview, Missouri, to Becky Ross.  Glen and Becky would have celebrated their 50^th wedding anniversary this year.  Mr. Rogers worked as a stock and commodities broker for a number of years; he also worked to bring technology to many in the agricultural industry.  Also, he and his wife managed Howell Memorial Park Cemetery from 1997 to 2005.  He was a hard worker, a super dad and husband. 

He is survived by his wife, Becky Rogers; two children, Mike Rogers and Susan Shelley; six grandchildren; two sisters, Jessie York and Sue Campbell; and many nieces and nephews.  

His parents, one daughter, Cindy Rogers, one granddaughter, Sarah Gelencher, one sister, Reba Ratliff and three brothers, James, Joe and Bob Rogers, preceded him in death. 

Ryan Wayne Tasker, 42, Webb City, Missouri, passed away at 12:47 a.m., Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains, Missouri.

He was born August 14, 1978, in Salina, Kansas, to Donald D. Tasker and Janet S (Smith) Fraas.  Ryan attended Shawnee Mission High School and CRST trucking school in Cedar Rapids Iowa.  As a young boy, Ryan enjoyed visiting his grandparent’s farm in Delphos, Kansas and later vacations with his mom, daughter, Savannah, niece Averie and nephew Greysen. Ryan loved his children and aspired to be the very best father and grandfather possible. He was likewise a loving husband and friend to anyone needing help. He was known for putting others before himself. He enjoyed dinners with his father, Don, date night movies with his daughter, Savannah usually ending the evening with a stop for Mexican food. It wasn’t often you’d see Ryan without his favorite drink–an extra large Pepsi. Ryan was also a car buff; he enjoyed car shows and was often found modifying his or a friend’s car or truck. At the time of his passing he worked for Knights Transportation.

He is survived by his wife, Rebeka (Beasley) Tasker, Webb City Missouri; daughter, Savannah N Tasker and partner, Isaiah Childers, DeSoto Kansas; sons, Kaleb and Zackaryan Tasker, Oak Grove, Missouri; grandson, Byntley Z Childers; his parents, Donald Tasker and Janet (Smith) Fraas; brother, Chad A Tasker, Overland Park, Kansas; nieces, Averie and Kaylie; nephew, Greysen; step-son, Joshua Clark; step- brothers, David L Fraas, Boise, Idaho and Brandon Vaughn, Orlando, Florida; step-sister, Rebecca Rosenbaum; and many other relatives.

He is proceeded in death by grandparents, Donald L and Donna J (Davis) Tasker, Harley L. and Maxine I (Rothfuss) Smith, one sister, Nichole R. Tasker, one brother, Jeffrey S. Tasker, one step-brother, Matthew L Fraas and one step-sister, Amy C (Fraas) Chapman.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday August 7th at the Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty Street, Overland Park, KS, between 3 and 5 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations in memory of Ryan Wayne Tasker; to Janet Fraas to be put in a trust for his children or the charity of choice, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Judy A. Stewart, 75, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 10:35 a.m., Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at West Vue Nursing Center. 

She was born November 12, 1945, at Flippin, Arkansas, to Guy McCracken and Elma Crownover McCracken.  On December 23, 1961, she was married at Flippin, Arkansas, to Charles R. Stewart, III, who preceded her in death on October 18, 2014.  Judy was raised in Flippin, Arkansas and moved to West Plains in 1973.  She was a home maker, a dairy farmer and worked at Wal-Mart before retiring.  Judy was loved by many people, young and old; she never met a stranger and was known by many as Ma.  Mrs. Stewart lastly attended church at His Place.

She is survived by one daughter, Charlene McKee and husband, Craig, Caulfield,  Missouri; two grandsons, Cody McKee and wife, Jessica, West Plains, Missouri and Chad McKee, West Plains; three great-grandchildren, Asher, Millie and Maren; one special sister-in-law, Gussie McCracken; niece, Donna Redburn; nephew, Monty McCracken; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Her parents, husband, one brother, Donnie McCracken and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charles II and Ruth Stewart, preceded her in death. 

Mrs. Stewart will lie in state from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Due to Covid, a private burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or any charity of choice and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Visitation services for Herbert Edward May, 85, Manila, Arkansas, will be held from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

Mr. May passed away at 7:45 p.m., Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Northeast Arkansas Memorial Hospital, Jonesboro, Arkansas. 

He was born May 6, 1936, at West Plains, Missouri, to Clarence Edward May and Bethel Nadine Arnold May.  On November 12, 1980, he was married at Caulfield, Missouri, to Sheila Sweet.   He and Sheila loved each other very much and had a great life in their forty years of marriage.  Sheila went with him to the last mile.  Mr. May was a hard worker and his family was his world.

He is survived by his wife, Sheila M ay, of the family home; four children, Mona Brady and husband, Joel, Twin Falls, Idaho, Tony Glenden May, Twin Falls, Idaho, Jessie Donaldson, Trenton, Missouri and Jacky May and girlfriend, Kim Faybor, West Plains, Missouri; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. 

His parents and siblings preceded him in death. 

Private services for Sabrina M. Collins, 45, West Plains, Missouri, will be held under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

Mrs. Collins passed away at 10:41 p.m., Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Ozarks Medical Center. 

Sabrina was born November 27, 1975, at West Plains, Missouri to Phillip Martin and Deborah Dixon Martin.  Family was the fabric of life for Sabrina and she loved nothing more than fishing with Jeff and spending time with her daughter Lakin. Always a positive spirit, Sabrina blessed everyone she encountered and she was a light to those who were fortunate enough to know her.   She married Jeff Collins, the love of her life, on March 15, 2003. Together they built a life founded in God, love and family.

She is survived by her husband, Jeff Collins, of the family home; her daughter, Lakin Harlan, West Plains, Missouri; her mother and step-father Deborah Martin Weatherford and Jerry; her brother, Chad Martin and wife, Elaina, Coweta, Oklahoma; her father and mother-in-law, Kenneth and Darlene Collins, of Zionsville, Indiana; sister-in-law, Amy Frizzell and husband, Jeff, Zionsville, Indiana; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

She was proceeded in death by her father Phillip Martin.

Mrs. Collins will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Private burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Association and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Sheila Dianne White, 61, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, July 31, 2021, at her home. 

She was born March 11, 1960, at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Nigel Besse and Wanda Green Besse.  Sheila enjoyed life; some would say she was like an Angel.  She would try to help anyone in need and enjoyed doing crafts.

She is survived by one son, Charles Fuller and wife, Dezirae, McCloud, Oklahoma and many friends. 

Her parents preceded her in death. 

Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Sunday morning July 25, 2021, Steve Wright, West Plains, Missouri, suffered a severe heart attack while driving on Highway 14. He subsequently was rushed to Ozarks Medical Center where later that night he was pronounced dead while his three daughters and wife surrounded him.  His 57 years on this earth came to an end on the night of July 25th.

Stephen P. Wright was born on March 11, 1964 to Paul and Minnie (Honeyfield) Wright in Randle, Washington. He joined the US Army at 17-years-old where he served 9 1/2 years. He determined to leave the Army and put down roots in West Plains when he purchased the back acres of his uncle’s dairy farm. He married Terri (Mahanes) Wright on September 12, 1992 and built a family, career and life. He had many different occupations until he took a job that paid less than his unemployment check, but he deeply believed that job taught him the skills he needed to create his own business. Him and Terri formed Wright’s Disposal in 1997 and sold it in 2000. In 2003, they started another Wright’s Disposal in Joplin, Missouri. They operated that business until July 16, 2021. They raised 3 daughters –Shayla (Kawallek) Harrison, Missy (Ellis) Henson, and Shelby Wright. Shayla and her husband Jake have 3 children –Kael, Tripp, and Leif. Missy and her husband Coty have 3 children –Mason, Makenna, and Camden. He passed down his love for motorcycles, guns, and doing the right thing to his daughters and grandkids.

He was preceded in death by his father and is survived by his mother, wife, daughters, grandchildren, his sisters –Shauna Wright-Regas, Mary Jaspersen– niece, numerous nephews (and family).

Steve’s celebration of life will be on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 10:00 AM at the family home. The Honor Guard will send off the final salute as this soldier is cleared from the battlefield.

Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Graveside services for Thomas Henry Young, Sr., 85, Pottersville, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 2, 2021 at Ledbetter Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

Mr. Young passed away at 12:30 a.m., Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Brooke Haven Health Care. 

He was born April 22, 1936, at Elijah, Missouri, to Charlie Randolph Young and Ila Dorothy Craig Young.  On September 8, 1956, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Joyce Arnold.  Thomas lived all of his life in and around Pottersville and attended Oak Mound School.  In his younger years, he worked as a logger before going to work at Southwest Truck Body, having retired after thirty-one years.   

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Young; one son, Henry Young, Jr., and friend, Anita Walker, West Plains; two grandchildren, James Young and Mindy Howell and husband, Joe, all of Pottersville; seven great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. 

His parents and one son, Hal Dean Young, preceded him in death. 

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

Graveside services for Barbara Cherry Morrison, 94, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Howell Valley Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

Mrs. Morrison passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021, at her home.

She was born May 4, 1927 at West Plains, Missouri, to Louis and Lovica Loveall. On August 21, 1946, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to John Gideon Morrison, who preceded her in death on March 8, 1998.  Cherry and John Gid were active in the community and their church, All Saints Episcopal (as were her parents/family). They were part of the community effort to establish West Plains Memorial Hospital in the 1950s and in the centennial celebration of West Plains. They contributed to any and all efforts for the good of our community. Cherry is our last family member of the generation who lived through the Great Depression and WWII. She and John Gid started West Plains Propane in the late 1950s, now owned by Rob and Debbie Stauffer and Andy and Sonja Stauffer. Cherry and John Gid raised their family south of West Plains on the family farm on PP Hwy, where the Morrisons have farmed since the 1880s. Cherry was an avid birdwatcher and gardener. Her yard was the setting for many family weddings, events and photos for the past 75 years. Cherry learned how to fly at the age of 50 and she loved playing cards with her many friends. She believed in education and encouraged her children to seek the best education they could. She taught adult education to those seeking to improve themselves. Although she did not have the opportunity to attend college, she was a highly educated woman because she was such a voracious reader. She encouraged her children to do the same. She loved music and listening to Marty Robbins, Frankie Lane, and Harry Belafonte records. She was passionate but respectful about politics and known for her wit and sense of humor. All who met Cherry were her friends. She was a positive and kind person to all. She will be missed by all that knew her, but especially her loving family.

Cherry is survived by her children, Travis Morrison/Kathy, Susan Clemons/John, Debbie Stauffer/Rob, Gid Morrison/Cindy;  20 grandchildren: Susannah Curtis/Michael, Mary Theresa(Tracy) Morrison/ Jeff Gordon, Chris Morrison/Aimee, Annie Smith, John Morrison; Jason Clemons/Jan, David Clemons, Joey Clemons/Andressa; Andy Stauffer/Sonja, Jake Stauffer/Jamie, Megan Nickey/Kevin; Travis Gideon Morrison, Katy Morrison, Audie Lloyd/Robert, Luke Morrison, Zach Morrison, Eli Morrison, Ann Marie Morrison, Hannah Morrison, Matti Morrison; 17 great-grandchildren and sister-in-law Fern Loveall of Tucson, Arizona.

Her parents, husband, three brothers Robert, Bill, Ralph Loveall and one sister, Chris, preceded her in death.

Family visitation will immediately follow at the cemetery with lunch provided by the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Howell Valley Cemetery, All Saints Episcopal Church or a charity of your choice and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Our universe has lost one of its brightest stars.  “Aunt” Linda Lou Peck-Barton graced this Earth and her parents, Earl and Ruth Peck with her presence on October 9, 1963, in Marshalltown, Iowa and went home peacefully on the 13^th of July, 2021.  She loved a good time and a well-coordinated colorful outfit.  She was a one stop shop for interesting and sometimes useless information.  Her laugh, infectious.  A lover of books, trinkets and tchotchkes, gardening, animals, astrology, astronomy, music, nature and her friends and family.  She is a light that will be deeply missed.

Linda is survived by her husband, Keith Barton, whom she longed to grow old with; son, Brad Davis and wife, Tasha; sister, Debby Peck; brother, Kenny Dean and wife, Angie; in-laws, Ken and Patricia Barton; nephews, Spencer Peck, Leon Peck, David Peck, Boomer Miller, Chase Dean and each of their families; beloved and cherished grandchildren, Zoey and Harley; acquired daughter/special friend, Meagan Mear and family; and many, many other close friends, once lost children that needed some love an acceptance; and chosen family.  She never met a stranger.

She is preceded in death by her dear son, Matthew Scott Peck, her parents and sister, Peggy Sue Miller.  We are comforted in knowing that she is with them once again.

In memory of Linda, please pay forward acts of kindness every chance that you get!  Find the beauty in the minutiae of everyday life, plant flowers and love your neighbor.

This isn’t goodbye; it’s just see ya later.

Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

Funeral services for Bertha Jean McPherson, 83, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Central Calvary Baptist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

Mrs. McPherson passed away at 7:40 a.m., Friday, July 23, 2021, at Ozarks Medical Center. 

She was born March 6, 1938, in the State of California.  In 1954 she was married to Robert Dean McPherson, Sr. and to this union was born five children, Robert D. McPherson, Jr., and wife, Sharon, Tim McPherson and wife, Kristin, Margaret Allen, Dee Dee McPherson and Becky Munive. 

She is survived by her children; three siblings, Lona York, State of Oregon, Larry Howard, State of California and Barbara Hultburg, State of Arizona; eighteen grandchildren; thirty-one great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Jean was faithful to read the Word of God.  She never failed to encourage her family to read the Bible.  Some of her greatest joys were letters, phone calls and visits from her loved ones.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.    

Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m., Thursday at the Central Calvary Baptist Church.  Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Central Calvary Baptist Church and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.