Graveside services for Aaron Ezekiel Tucker, stillborn infant son of Kayetta Tucker, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Babyland in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Aaron went to be with the Angels at 1:17 a.m., Thursday, June 24, 2021, at Ozarks Medical Center.
He is survived by his mother, Kayetta Tucker; one brother, Kayzenn Ray Lovey; grandmother, Jaydona Woodland; two aunts, Alisha Bettis and Alexis Smith and several cousins.
His uncle, Douglas Aaron Tucker preceded him in death.
Funeral services for Sylvia Maxine Peterman, 92, Eufaula, Oklahoma, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 26, 2021 in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Peterman passed away at 11:43 p.m., Friday, June 18, 2021, at her home, having lived an honorable and giving life. Because of her love for the Lord she was inspired to serve her large family, the community and church with devotion.
She joined the family of the late John Isrel Gunter and Beatrice Anna Collins Gunter on May 21, 1929, in Ozark County, Missouri. On May 29, 1946, she was married at Hocomo, Missouri, to Ivan James Peterman, who preceded her in death on November 17, 1998. Sylvia’s family was her life; she enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening, canning and in more recent years playing dominoes with friends and family. She had a passion and God given talent for cooking and baking (especially pie), growing flowers (especially violets and roses) and raising children, both boys (7) and girls(3).
She is survived by nine children, Joyce (Joy) Harris and husband, Ronnie, West Plains, Missouri, Jack Peterman and wife Carolyn Sue, Caulfield, Missouri, Joan Richardson and husband, Doyle, West Plains, Missouri, Judy Rice, West Plains, Missouri, Jim Peterman and wife, Elizabeth, West Plains, Missouri, Jerry Peterman and wife, Sheila, Willow Springs, Missouri, John Peterman and wife, Kandi, West Plains, Missouri, Jeffrey Peterman and wife, LeAnn, Stacy, Minnesota and Jolly Peterman and wife, Tonya, Eufaula, Oklahoma; twenty-seven grandchildren; seventy-two great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren, the most recent one born June 18, 2021; one daughter-in-law, Wanita Peterman, Grand Junction, Colorado; one sister, Zella Mae Rhoades, West Plains, Missouri; two brothers, Joe Gunter, Success, Missouri and David Gunter and wife, Daisy, West Plains, Missouri; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Her parents, husband, one son, Joe Edward Peterman; one daughter-in-law, Kim Peterman, one son-in-law, Dennis Rice and three brothers, Robert Wayne and Wayland Gunter, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Fowler 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.
Graveside services for Norman Lee Gunter, 89, Mountain Home, Arkansas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Gunter passed away at 4:39 a.m., Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Baxter Regional Medical Center.
He was born January 4, 1932, at Pottersville, Missouri, to Orville Lee Gunter and Ethel Collins Gunter. On September 26, 1952, he was married at Mountain Home, Arkansas, to Betty Hiett. Mr. Gunter was a veteran, having served in Korea with the United States Army. Norman worked for many years at the International Shoe Factory. He enjoyed reading his Bible and was a member of the West Road Church of Christ, Mountain Home, Arkansas.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Gunter, of the family home; two children, Ronnie Gunter and wife, Esperanza and Carolyn Grisham and husband, Raymond, all of Mountain Home, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Jeff Grisham and wife, Charm, Jennifer Rokos and husband, Greg, Alicia Allred and husband, Bill, Cynthia Brockman and husband, Mark and Chris Gunter and wife, Lela; eight great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Rachel Rokos, Ethan and Seth Grisham, Austin and Logan Weber, Ariel Marquez and Bennie Gunter; two great-great-grandchildren, Lucas and Vincent; one brother, Bob Gunter and wife, Barbara, West Plains, Missouri; three sisters, Barbara Gunter, West Plains, Missouri, Janet Jeffery and husband, Wendell, Springfield, Missouri and Joyce Crawford and husband, Bob, Springfield, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, one son, Rickey, one great-grandson, Mark James Rokos, one brother, Bill Gunter and three sisters, Louise Morris, Anna Gunter and Lucille Gunter, preceded him in death.
Mr. Gunter will lie in state from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, 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.
The warmth of her smile, endless compassion for others and leadership in the community will be treasured memories of Allison Margaret London Smith, 78, West Plains, Missouri, as family and friends gather for a memorial service to be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 28, 2021, at the Smith-London Bell Tower on the Missouri State University West Plains Campus, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Allison was a strong woman, passionate about her beliefs, a mentor, shaping the lives of those who looked up to her, but the love of her family was clearly the most important thing to her. She created a close-knit extended family who share in understanding her great achievements. She never left a friend without a hug, a laugh and a feeling you’d meet again soon.
Mrs. Smith passed away at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at her home.
She was born December 1, 1942, at Kansas City, Missouri, to William J. London, Sr., and Emily Allison London. On June 5, 1965, she was married at Kansas City, Missouri, to Dr. Bruce Mitchell Smith, who preceded her in death on May 3, 2001. She graduated from Southwest High School in Kansas City and received her Education Degree from University of Missouri. Mrs. Smith was a member of Daughters of American Revolution, Gamma Phi Beta sorority (Lifetime member) and Board of Governors Missouri State University (President). She was an English Teacher at West Plains High School and MSU-WP. She loved her students like they were her own family. She also worked with her husband developing hotels and shopping centers in Missouri, Arkansas and Louisiana. Allison always made others feel special; nothing gave her more satisfaction than someone telling her the story of how she changed their lives for the better.
She is survived by two children, Travis Mitchell Smith and wife, Karen, Dora, Missouri and Chase London Smith, West Plains, Missouri; five grandchildren, Emily Anastasia Smith, Evan Mitchell Smith, Elijah Jackson Smith, Sydney London Smith and Spencer Douglas Gille; one great-grandchild, Duane Mitchell Smith; and her nieces and nephews, Allison Murphy, Betsy Masters, Bill London, Bill Goodnow and Bryon London.
Her parents, husband, one brother, William J. London, Jr. and one sister, Katherine London Goodnow, preceded her in death.
A private burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Allison London Smith Endowed Scholarship Missouri State University West Plains Campus (checks payable to MSU Foundation) and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Opal Marie Shipley, 92, Dora, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 28, 2021 at Ball Church of Christ, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Shipley passed away at 3:05 p.m., Monday, June 21, 2021, at her home.
She was born January 21, 1929, in Ozark County, Missouri, to James Elmer Claybrook and Mary Inez Rush Claybrook. On December 23, 1946, she was married at Mountain Home, Arkansas, to Byron Shipley, who preceded her in death on February 21, 2008. Mrs. Shipley was a great cook; she enjoyed making quilts , gardening and baking for her family and friends and singing in the Shipley Family Band. She loved God. Her family meant everything to her; everyone that knew her loved her. Mrs. Shipley was a member of Ball Church of Christ.
She is survived by three children, Roberta Klock, Donna Epley and husband, John and Monte Shipley and wife, Susan, all of Dora, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Debbie Cooper and husband, Andy, Vicki Barton and husband, Gene, Jamie Epley and wife, Georgia, Lisa Rodgers and husband, Jimmy, Cheryl Carroll and husband, Scott, Jenny Hambelton, Jaci Robinson and husband, Billy and Brianna Hicks and husband, Jimmy; three step-grandchildren, Drew Dreckman and wife, Jessi, Gina Volkmer and husband, Paul and Cole Barton; eighteen great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren and two on the way; one sister, Omega Osborn, Dora, Missouri; and several; nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, two brothers, James Lee Claybrook and William Harold Claybrook, one son-in-law, Wally Klock and one brother-in-law, Carl Osborn, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 until 10:00 a.m., Monday, at Ball Church of Christ. Burial will be in the Ball Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Ball Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
A memorial service for Pauline Hollingshad Barrett, 69, West Plains, Missouri, will be held Saturday, July 10, 2021 from 3:00 until 6:00 p.m., at Cloud 9 Ranch.
Pauline passed away at 3:20 p.m., Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at Ozarks Medical Center.
She was born November 17, 1951, in Gainesville, Missouri, to Hiram and Ruby Clark Wells. In December of 1999, she was married to Gary Barrett. Pauline was a mail carrier for seventeen years, a job which she enjoyed very much. She also enjoyed gardening, yard sales and music. Her husband was recently teaching her to play guitar and ukulele. Her most precious times were days spent at the creek having fun with her niece/best friend, Kaye and their kids. Mrs. Barrett attended Center of God Church.
She is survived by her husband, Gary Barrett; two children, Melissa Trotter and husband, Tom and Brenda McClary; two step-children, Jeremy Wayne Barrett and Christopher Shawn Barrett and wife, Kim; eleven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews, including her special niece and best friend, Kaye Kelly Dobbs.
Her parents, daughter, Pam Hollingshad, son, Jake Hollingshad and three sisters, Joyce Ashmead, Eunice Kelly and May Wells, preceded her in death.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Kenneth Leroy (Butch) Heimbach, 69, Caulfield, Missouri, passed away at 9:00 p.m., Thursday, June 17, 2021, at his home. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
A memorial service for Thomas Nelson Thomas, M.D., 80, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 24, 2021 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Dr. Thomas passed away at 9:40 a.m., Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at St. Louis University Hospital.
He was born January 6, 1941, at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Dr. O. D. Thomas and Dr. Adele Simmons Thomas. On November 5, 2011, he was married at St. Louis, Missouri, to Liudmyla Seropian. Dr. Thomas touched and helped many people throughout his medical practice of over fifty years. Dr. Thomas was employed at Ozarks Medical Center for several years. He dreamt of continuing his work, but his time was cut short.
He is survived by his wife, Liudmyla Thomas, of the family home; one brother, Timothy Thomas and wife, Linda, St. Louis; one sister, Martha Brown and husband, Carl, St. Louis; and two nieces.
A memorial service for Larry Joe Scribner, 66, Ava, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Walnut Grove General Baptist Church. The family will receive their friends beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Mr. Scribner passed away at 7:57 a.m., Monday, June 14, 2021, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, Missouri.
He was born June 25, 1954, at Scotts Bluff, Nebraska, to Raymond Scribner and Francis Hammons Scribner. The family moved to the Cross Roads area of Missouri where Larry attended Plainview Elementary School and graduated from Ava High School in 1973. After high school he went to Arkansas and began working at Emerson Electric, then moved with his parents to Essex, Iowa and became a truck driver. In 1994 Larry met and married Donna Johnson and moved back to Ava, Missouri where he drove a truck for Heath & Son until 2008, when his health failed. Mr. Scribner was a member of Walnut Grove General Baptist Church where he drove the church van to pick up children for services.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Scribner, of the family home; step-son, Bryan Johnson, Ava, Missouri; four grandkids, Konnor, Karson, Taelyn and Gavin; two adopted sons, Christopher Scribner and Larry Joe Scribner, Jr., both of Springfield, Missouri; and three sisters-in-law, Sue Smith, Springfield, Missouri, Judy Wilson and husband, Rodger, Ava, Missouri and Marsha Blakey, Sparta, Missouri.
His parents and his father-in-law, Bernie Smith, preceded him in death.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
A memorial service for Mahala Collins, 77, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Westside Family Life Center.
Mahala passed away at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at her home.
She was born February 26, 1944, at White Church, Missouri, to Harold Shearin and Pearl Wilbanks Shearin. On May 23, 1960, she was married to Dillard Eugene Collins, who preceded her in death on June 8, 2017. Before her retirement, Mahala worked at the International Shoe Factory. She enjoyed genealogy and collecting dolls.
She is survived by five sons, Dillard Eugene Collins, Jr., Springfield, Missouri, Pernell Gordon Collins, West Plains, Roger Collins, Gravette, Arkansas, Scott Collins, Kansas City, Missouri and David Lee Collins, West Plains; eleven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; three brothers, John, Clyde and Roy Shearin; two sisters, Stella Sharp and Mary Kirkland; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, one brother, James Seals and oen sister, Angie Shearin, preceded her in death.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Joan Christine Johnston, 78, of Willow Springs, MO, went to be with the lord on May 2, 2021, at Jacob’s Ladder Care Center in Springfield, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
She was born to William and Marie (Casey) Peterson on October 30, 1942, in Madison, Wisconsin. On November 14, 1960, she was married in Fulton County, Arkansas, to William Russell Johnston. Joan was a devoted wife, a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed everything that involved family and loved having family gatherings. She was always kind and caring and had a smile on her face.
She is survived by her son William Johnston Jr.; daughter Teresa Stiebs; son Troy Johnston; daughter Ilene Chenoweth (Wayne); sisters: Elvera Walker, Jeanette Glodowski, Lois Marotz, Alice Maggio, Linda Peterson, Carol Weinmann, Marlene Germundson; grandchildren: Christina Ash, Clifford Allen, Timothy Stiebs, Tashawna McCord, William Collins, Cole Johnston, Alexandra Grogan, Casey Grogan; and several great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Johnston; her parents, William and Marie Peterson; one sister, Ilene Peterson; one brother, Willard Peterson; and one grandson, William Johnston III.
A private ceremony will be held by close friends and family.
Graveside services for Helen S. Wilborn, 97, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Mackey Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Wilborn passed away at 12:30 a.m., Thursday, June 17, 2021, at her home at West Vue Green House Homes.
She was born August 4, 1923, at West Plains, Missouri, to William Henry and Edith Moss Buren Stoke. Helen graduated from West Plains High School in 1941 and attended Jr. College of Kansas City. She was employed by General Foods Corporation and was transferred by them to Dallas in 1953 to help establish their Southwest Regional offices. On May 4, 1962, she was married at Dallas, Texas, to Sam J. Wilborn, who preceded her in death on September 30, 2020. Due to Mr. Wilborn’s business transfers, they lived in several locations in Texas. While living in Amarillo, Helen was employed in the oil industry and was a very active member of the Desk and Derrick Association. The early retirement years were spent in Austin, Texas. During these years, she and her husband spent time traveling to both foreign and domestic locations. In 2001, Mrs. Wilborn returned with her husband to West Plains. She was of the Methodist faith and during her early years was very active in the choir and young adult departments of the church.
She is survived by nieces, nephews and many friends.
Her parents, husband and one sister, Grace Lampitt, preceded her in death.
Funeral services for Barbara Ruth Downen, 90, Seymour, Missouri, formerly of West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 17, 2021 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Downen went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 11, 2021.
She was born March 27, 1931, in Hutton Valley, Missouri, the first of seven children, to Richard Warren Myers and Gladys Neoma Webb Myers. On August 29, 1951, at First Assembly of God Church in West Plains, she was united in marriage to Teddy Paul Downen, whose home going preceded her on February 23, 1994. A graduate of West Plains High School, Class of 1949, Barbara went on to receive a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education. She worked for nearly thirty years in West Plains and the rural schools, retiring from Fairview School in 1995. Mrs. Downen has been a member of the Assemblies of God Church since she was sixteen years old. She was also a charter member of Faith Assembly in West Plains since 1974; she and Ted were active in its organizations. After moving to Seymour, she attended the Seymour Nazarene Church, touching many lives in the community. She truly loved the Lord, her husband and her children. Her brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews have always been dear to her. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren have been a joy and delight. If grandma could be here, you would hear her say “Remember what I have told you. Love is one thing that lasts forever and even though you can’t see me, I am still eternally alive and loving you forever and ever.”
She is survived by two granddaughters, April Gillogly and husband, Shawn, Springfield, Missouri and Suzanna Smith and husband, Rowdy, Seymour, Missouri; two step-grandchildren, Scott Miller and Sandy Miller; five great-grandchildren, Isabella, Trenton and Jillian Smith, Patricia Miller and Kenneth Hicks; two sons-in-law, Raymond Miller, Peace Valley, Missouri and Danny Patterson, Seneca, Missouri; her siblings, Randal T. Myers and wife, Carrie, Decatur, Alabama, Emma Sue Hawks, Doniphan, Missouri and Joan Kruger and husband, Bill, Omaha, Nebraska; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, her husband of forty-three years, her three children, Gary Paul Downen, Ruth Ann Miller and Cheryl Sue Patterson, one granddaughter, Melody Ann Patterson, two brothers, Bill Myers and Reverend Frank (Vern) Myers and one sister, Rena Rivera, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery next to her husband. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon Bible Society and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Joyce Laverne Ledbetter, 63, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 18, 2021 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Joyce passed away at 1:18 p.m., Monday, June 14, 2021, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri.
She was born September 23, 1957, at Twin Falls, Idaho, to Lewis Callahan and Pansy Louise Hayes Callahan. Joyce was a Court Clerk for the West Plains Police Department for many years; she enjoyed her job and her many friends. She was a loving mother to many; her family was her greatest joy. She loved spending time with her grandkids and enjoyed watching their ball games. Joyce also enjoyed yard sales, the Kansas City Chiefs, St. Louis Cardinals, auctions and helping with carpentry projects. She was a member of Pottersville Baptist Church.
She is survived by one son, Jeffrey Ledbetter and wife, Brittany, Pomona, Missouri; one daughter-in-law, Sarah Ledbetter and significant other, Chad French, West Plains; eight grandchildren, Wyatt, Cheyanne, Toby, Westin, Brody, Paisley, Grady, Ruby and many “extra” grandchildren; her father, Lewis Callahan and step-mother, Sharon; two nephews, Shawn and Scott Pringle; and many other family and friends.
Her mother, one son, Jason D. Ledbetter and one sister, Sherry Pringle, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park 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.
Graveside services for Janet Sue Thompson, 64, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 18, 2021, at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Janet passed away at 12:30 a.m., Monday, June 14, 2021, at her home.
She was born August 2, 1956, in Springfield, Missouri, to Charles James Thompson and Velma Jean Russell Thompson. After graduating from high school, she earned a bachelor’s degree from Harding University. Janet worked in sales for the Ozark Horse Trader. She was a member of Curry Street Church of Christ.
She is survived by one sister, Margaret Looney, Springfield, Missouri; one nephew, Nathan Looney and wife, Laura, Searcy, Arkansas; and one great-nephew, Bennett (C.J.) Looney.
Her parents, brother-in-law, Jerry Looney and grandparents, Charles Edward and Ivy Thompson and George William and Lois R. Luna Russell, preceded her in death.
Funeral services for Valmon Jennings Holloway, 71, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 16, 2021 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Holloway passed away at 4:20 a.m., Sunday, June 13, 2021, at his home.
He was born November 14, 1949, at Little Rock, Arkansas, to Valmon Holloway and Eva Mae Burns Holloway. On June 5, 1983, he was married at West Plains, to Jerrie Yarbrough. Mr. Holloway worked for a number of years at DRS and was a volunteer firefighter with the Lanton Fire Department. He loved his grandbabies and enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and camping.
He is survived by his wife, Jerrie Holloway, of the family home; two daughters, Jeanna Jenkins and Rachel Holloway and close family friend, Patricia Martin; ten grandchildren, Ashley Palmer, Brittany Teitsort, Tiffany Robinson, Gwendolyn Howell (special granddaughter), Alison Brooks, Kristen Brooks, Cheryl Holloway, Christian Hawkins, Kameron Bratcher and Jordan Bratcher; eighteen great-grandchildren; two brothers, Allen Holloway, Paragould, Arkansas and Frankie Holloway, Ash Flat, Arkansas; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, two children, Joseph Holloway and Candi Gilliam, three sisters, Doris, Verlin and Jo and two brothers, Charles and Rayburn, 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 Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.
Ruth Ann Edwards, 88, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 14, 2021, at West Vue Nursing Center. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Glenda B. Davis, 81, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 7:30 p.m., Friday, June 11, 2021, at West Vue Nursing Center. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Velma Clarissa Hayes, 89, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hayes passed away at 3:30 p.m., Monday, June 7, 2021, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Missouri.
She was born May 18, 1932, in Howell County, Missouri, to Hobart and Della Collins. On October 2, 1975, she was married at Miami, Oklahoma, to Roy Lloyd Hayes, who preceded her in death on October 3, 2007. Velma loved her family and her family loved her.
She is survived by two sisters, Shirley Collins and Donis Davis and husband Clark, all of Springfield, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband and two sisters, Deloris Stubbs and Lorene Marcum, preceded her 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.
GraceLynn Elizabeth Nikole Anstine, five month old infant daughter of Emily Dawn Anstine and Randy March, passed away at 8:59 a.m., Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Baxter Regional Medical Center, Mountain Home, Arkansas.
She was born December 12, 2020, at West Plains, Missouri, to Emily Dawn Anstine and Randy March.
She is survived by her parents; step-father, Gerald Maclin; grandparents, Destiny Anstine, Leroy Meadows, Dennis March, Carina March, Jim Maclin and Tina Maclin; great-grandmother, Della Maclin; uncles, Nathaniel Meadows and Thomas Maclin; aunt, Sabrina Maclinand great-uncle, Michael Wellington; great-aunt, Danielle Kreis; great-great-uncle, William Woody.
Her great-grandparents, Vada Ann Sue Woody, Edward Woody and Tosh Maclin and one great-uncle, David Maclin, preceded her in death.
