Obituaries

Graveside services for Cleo Mahoney, 85, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Lone Pine Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mrs. Mahoney passed away at 8:30 p.m., Monday, September 27, 2021, at Ozarks Medical Center.  

She was born January 1, 1936, at Des Moines, Iowa, to Clare Cross and Lela Tool Cross.  On July 25, 1952 she was married at Hardy, Arkansas, to Richard James (Dick) Mahoney, who preceded her in death on November 23, 1985.  Cleo loved her grandkids and enjoyed spending time with them.  She was an animal lover and cared for her dogs and cats.  Mrs. Mahoney also enjoyed quilting, crossword puzzles, watching mysteries and true crime programs.

She is survived by two daughters, Melody Madison, Waterloo, Iowa and Lela Kilkenny and husband, Robert, Johnson City, Tennessee; three grandchildren, Ajay, Stephanie and Zoe; one great-granddaughter, Sybil; three sisters, Clela Borysiewicz, San Diego, California, Patricia Adey, Altoona, Iowa and Marge Cross, West Plains, Missouri; brother-in-law, Dave Cockrum; and several nieces and nephews .

Her parents, husband, one sister, Kathleen and six brothers, Bud, Jack, Bernie, John, Ted and Delbert, 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 West Plains Regional Animal Shelter and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Graveside services for Lora Mae Massey, 84, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Blanche Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mrs. Massey passed away at 7:07 a.m., Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Ascension St. John’s Hospital, Bartlesville, Oklahoma.  

She was born August 18, 1937 at Dora, Missouri, the daughter or Elmer Freeman and Nellie Hicks Freeman.  On March 16, 1956, she was married at Drury, Missouri, to Doyle Keith Massey, who preceded her in death June 2, 1997.  To this union seven children were born.  Mrs. Massey loved fishing, gardening, and flowers of all kinds.  She especially loved to decorate her home, inside and out, for all the holidays.  But, most of all, she loved her family.

She is survived by four children, Kathy Collins and husband, James, Willow Springs, Missouri, Brenda Cherry and husband, Tim, West Plains, Missouri, Patricia Massey and husband, Mike Moore, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and Tim Massey and fiancé, Melenda Frazier, Oilton, Oklahoma; twenty grandchildren; thirty-seven great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren; one brother-in law, Dale Massey and wife, Cora; one very special sister-in-law, Eula Mae; a very special cousin, Carolyn Sue; a special family friend, Renee Stephens; and several nieces and nephews 

Her parents, husband, three sons, Randy Massey, Ronnie Massey, and Brian Massey, two grandsons, Peyton Massey and Devon Massey, and one sister, Anna Lou Caudell, preceded her in death.  

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

Graveside services for Elvis Allen Fox, 91, Battlefield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Gospel Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mr. Fox passed away at 4:25 p.m., Friday, September 24, 2021, at James River Care Center, Springfield, Missouri.  

He was born August 3, 1930 at Crider, Missouri, to Grover Cleveland Fox and Artie Eve Fox.  On August 29, 1953, he was marred at Filer, Idaho to Lena Faye Williams, who preceded him in death September 13, 2017.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren.  Mr. Fox was a member of the Church of Christ.   

He is survived by six grandchildren, Bonnie Brice and husband, T.J., Ozark, Missouri, James Fox and wife, Alaina, Nixa, Missouri, Steven Fox, Cross Timbers, Missouri, Joshua Fox, Springfield, Missouri, Charles Fox, Nemo, Missouri, and Nathan Fox, Bolivar, Missouri; eight great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jim Williams and wife, Verna, Tecumseh, Missouri, and Ron MaWhiney and wife, Lela, Nixa, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents, wife, two sons, one daughter, and all eight siblings preceded him in death.  

Mr. Fox will lie in state from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to Gospel Hill Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775. 

Sandra Kay Phillips, 56, Peace Valley, Missouri, passed away at 3:13 p.m., Friday, September 24, 2021, at Mercy St. Francis Hospital, Mountain View, Missouri.  Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Genieve Gentry, 91, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 2, 2021 at South Fork Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mrs. Gentry passed away at 1:44 a.m., Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Brooke Haven Healthcare.  

She was born August 30, 1930, at Amy, Missouri, to John Edmon (Edd) Callahan and Alpha Easley Callahan.  She was married to Bill Gentry and together they raised four children.  She was truly loved by all.

She is survived by four children, Janet Green, Debbie Dority, Rusty Gentry and David Gentry; one sister, Lea Langston; many nieces and nephews, including special nephew, John Callahan; brother-in-law, Gerald Hall; and sister-in-law, Faye Warren. 

Her parents, husband, six brothers, Omer, Earl, Jack, Hayden, Winfred and Donnie Callahan and three sisters, Agnes Hunt, Ella Drumright and Dona  Hall, preceded her in death.  

Mrs. Gentry will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Graveside services for Steven Irvin Williams, 59, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 27, 2021 at Pottersville Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mr. Williams passed away at 12:36 a.m., Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri, after a hard and brave fight against COVID-19, with his wife, Nay (Renae) by his side.  

He was born December 12, 1961, in Augusta, Georgia, to Irvin Joel Williams, Jr. and Florrie Lillian Gerald Williams.  The youngest of six children, Steve was a kid at heart; always ready to play a game of golf or basketball, or playing Barbies and dress up with his grandchildren, which were the light of his life.  Steve was an avid race car fan and helped his dad build and race stock cars in Augusta, Georgia.  He enjoyed attending NASCAR races and going to dirt track racing around West Plains with his wife.  Irv and Nay met in Augusta in June of 1991, Nay decided to return to her home in Missouri with her three children and Irv soon followed.  They were married July 4, 1992.  Steve was always ready to lend a hand to anyone in need.  He could fix almost anything, was a master sheet rocker, carpenter, power washer, vinyl siding installer and landscaper.  He worked very hard at the family owned flower shop for many years with his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joe To m and Delores Collins.  In recent years he found a new passion in recycling and began working for the Tribble family at West Plains Recycling.  He enjoyed searching for metal to scrap.  Steve was always a hard worker.

He is survived by his loving wife, Renae Williams, of the family home; five children, Jennifer Coursey and husband, Justin, West Plains, Brandi Bell and husband, Micco, West Plains, Brennen Wood and fiancé Teri, Springfield, Tasha Davis and husband, Brad, West Plains and Steven Williams, Jr. and wife, Lori, Augusta, Georgia; eleven grandchildren, Dagen, Trista, Lathen, Kylee, Kendra, Layla, Kaden, Dexter, Cameron, Connor and Grayson; three sisters, Esther Heath, Christine Screws and Debra Hanley, all of the State of Georgia; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joe Tom and Delores Collins; and many nieces and nephews .

His parents and two sisters, Beverly Best and Annette Williams, preceded him in death.  

 The family would like to thank the Howell County Court House employees and commissioners, The Tribble Family and St. Mary’s Hospital for their loving care shown to their family.  Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, 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.

Funeral services for Sheila Ann Keller, 64, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 26, 2021 in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Sheila Ann Keller, was born October 17th, 1956 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of the late Harold Collins and Ora Belle Wheatley. Sheila passed on to heaven September 20th, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Sheila lived in Kansas City with her family until moving to West Plains at the age of nine. As a child, she grew up enjoying horses, baseball, and tennis. She enjoyed crafts, literature, being an artist and writing/poetry. She had significant memories of camping with her family and carried on that tradition with her own children. As a teenager, she worked at a truck stop with her mother. On July 19th, 1976 she married the love of her life, Leon and God blessed them with five children. Together they moved to the family farm and built a house. She spent her days as a wife, mother, and business partner for multiple businesses for over 40 years, including Keller’s Appliance and later, Choose to Peruse-an online book business. Overall, she devoted most of her time to her five children and later eleven grandchildren. She never knew a stranger and was known in the community as someone with a compassionate heart, and many times “gifted” those in need with material goods but most of all with kind words and prayer. She spent her later years as a youth counselor and foster parent, touching many others’ lives. Even in her retirement, she was nanny to her youngest granddaughter. Her greatest pride was that she raised Youth pastors, Business owners, Managers, Teachers and Nurses.

Sheila leaves a great legacy of children and their spouses and grandchildren, they include; Robin Colbert and husband, Matthew; Leon Keller III and wife, Cynthia; Elizabeth Keller; Philip Keller and wife Kayla; Danielle Kilbreath and husband, Benjamin; her grandchildren; Rachel Colbert; Abigail Franks and husband Matthew; Reece, Emery, and Tessa Keller; Bryce and Braden Crites; Harper Keller; Sadie, Judah, and Mason Kilbreath. She was also survived by her siblings; Judy Harden and husband, Bill; Ora Fulton; Harold Collins and wife, Karen; Sibley Collins; Joseph Collins; and a sister in law, Brenda Collins; and numerous nieces and nephews all over the world.

She was welcomed into heaven by her Savior, her parents Harold Collins and Ora Wheatley, her father and mother-in-law, Leon Sr and Ollie Keller, two brothers, Robert and Kenneth Collins, two brothers-in-law, Jerry Mize and Josh Fulton, a nephew, Harold Hutchins, a niece, Ada Shinohara and a grandson, Ezra Keller.

Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Saturday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be at Fowler 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.

Cecil Wayne Carroll, 78, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 12:21 a.m., Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at his home.

Mr. Carroll was born November 25, 1942, at San Diego, California, to Lloyd Carroll and Dora Prewitt Carroll.  In 1972, he was married at San Diego, California to Mary Jane “M.J.” Becker, who preceded him in death March 8, 2016.  He loved to build guitars from scratch by hand and sell them to musicians.  He was the owner of Ozark Luthiers.  Mr. Carroll loved riding horses and had a great talent for training them.  He was a former member of the Elks Lodge.

He is survived by two sons, Scott Carroll and wife, Cheryl, Castle Rock, Colorado, and Mark Carroll, West Plains, Missouri; one grandchild, Greyson Carroll; one brother, Michael Carroll, West Plains, Missouri; and one sister, Audrey June Carroll, Jackson, Missouri. 

His parents, wife, and two brothers, Richard Alton Carroll, and Raymond Lynn Carroll, preceded him in death.  

A private memorial service will be held at Hope’s Rest Cemetery. 

Maxine Louise Franks, 92, West Plains, Missouri passed away at 12:45 p.m., Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at her home.  

She was born December 5, 1928 at West Plains, Missouri, to Earl Parker and Ava Crow Parker.  On May 27, 1950, she was married at Viola, Arkansas, to Charles Andy Franks, who preceded her in death on June 6, 2014.  Mrs. Franks started out teaching in a one-room school, and taught her whole life.  She was a Worthy Grand Matron of the Eastern Star.  She was a card player, and she loved to travel.  She was active in the Missouri Teachers Association.  Mrs. Franks was a member of the First Christian Church.   

She is survived by one son, Roger Franks and wife, Candace, Little Rock, Arkansas; one granddaughter, Ava Roberts and husband, Eric; one great-granddaughter, Evelyn Mae Roberts; one brother, Roscoe Parker and wife, Darla, West Plains, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.    

Her parents, husband, one brother, Paul Parker, an infant sister, Delores Jean and one sister, Earlene Downen, preceded her in death.     

Mrs. Franks will lie in state from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  A private burial will be held at Evergreen Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Evergreen Cemetery – Randy Crow Addition and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Graveside services for David Nathaniel Killion, 73, St. Ann, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 24, 2021 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mr. Killion passed away at 5:57 p.m., Sunday, September 19, 2021, at his home.  

He was born May 9, 1948 at Gainesville, Missouri, to Elmer Killion and Zella Warren Killion.  On December 20, 1969, he was married at Salem, Arkansas to Linda Cox.  Mr. Killion enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working on old cars.  He also enjoyed watching his grandkids play sports.  He loved his wife of 51 years.  Mr. Killion was a veteran, having served with the United States Navy.  He was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Killion, of the family home; one daughter, Chriss Wilson and husband, Tony, Central, Illinois; four grandchildren, Garrett Walters, Grayson Walters, Falon Wilson, and Ian Wilson; one brother, Larry Killion and wife, Rene, Joplin, Missouri; one sister, JoAnn Harrell and husband, Rich, West Plains, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.

His parents and one brother, Floyd Killion, preceded him in death.    

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

A memorial service for Christina (Chrissy) Romans, 63, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, September 25, 2021, at the family home.  Everyone attending, please bring your lawn chairs. 

Mrs. Romans passed away at 5:55 a.m., Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at her home. 

She was born June 10, 1958, at Chicago, Illinois, to Gilbert Favaro and Norma Jean Breeding Favaro.  Chrissy graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1976.  On December 16, 1985, she was married at West Plains, to Jeff Romans.  Chrissy enjoyed nature, reading and was a Kansas City Chiefs fan.  Her family was her life.  Mrs. Romans attended Genesis Church.

She is survived by her husband, Jeff Romans; one daughter, Renee Williams and husband, Ryan; two grandchildren, Haley and Keegan Williams; two brothers, Rodney Favaro and Tony Favaro; and one daughter-in-law, Sandra Favaro. 

Her parents, two children, Jacqueline and Gregory Palmer and one brother, Gilbert Favaro, preceded her in death. 

Services will be held at a later date.  Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Kitty Pauline Smith Pyatt, 87, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Stuart Union Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Pyatt passed away at 6:48 a.m., Sunday, September 19, 2021, at West Vue Nursing Center.

She was born November 5, 1933 at Bakersfield, Missouri, to Aubra Shanks and Eunice May DeLarm Shanks.  She graduated from Bakersfield High School with the Class of 1952.  On May 8, 1953, she was married at Salem, Arkansas to J. D. Smith, who preceded her in death on October 10, 1994.  On October 24, 1999, she was married at Pomona, Missouri to John Henry (Hank) Pyatt, who preceded her in death on November 26, 2018.  Mrs. Pyatt enjoyed quilting, cooking, and gardening.  She was a member of Stuart Union Church.

She is survived by five children, Check Smith and wife, Janet, John Smith and wife, Becky, Bobby Smith, Claude Smith and wife, Melinda, and Connie George and husband, Clint;  twelve grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; one brother, Billy Shanks and wife, Edith; one sister, Trudy Wood and husband, David; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husbands, three brothers, Wilfred Lee Shanks, Bob Shanks, and Jerry Shanks, and one great-grandson, Jaxtyn George preceded her in death.

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

A memorial service for M. Karen (Gilliam) Jones, 76, Springfield, Missouri, formerly of Gainesville, Missouri will be at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 26, 2021, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service.

Mrs. Jones passed away March 17, 2020 at the Maple Wood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center in Springfield, Missouri.

She was born on May 31, 1943, at Christa Hogan Hospital in West Plains, Missouri to Ted and Jeanette (Boss) Gilliam.  Karen grew up on the family dairy farm in Peace Valley, Missouri with siblings John, Rita, Mick and Dennis. She attended St. Joseph grade school in White Church, Missouri through 8th grade and graduated from West Plains High School in 1960. After high school, Karen went to work for the City of Springfield, but her tenure there was short-lived when they realized that she was not yet 18 years old, having graduated high school when she was only 16. Shortly afterwards, Karen began working in Winona, Missouri, for the United States Forest Service as a Secretary and Dispatcher, where she worked for 8 years.  While in Winona, Karen met the love of her life Roy Nelson Jones and married him on Christmas Day, 1964 at St. Joseph Church in White Church. At the time of her death, Karen and Roy had been happily married for over 55 years. Karen and Roy were blessed with two daughters: Jacquelyn Ann born on May 13, 1968 and Janet Alane, born on May 12, 1969.  In 1965 while living in Winona, Karen and Roy started a registered Angus herd “Jones & Gilliam Angus” with Karen’s parents. In 2015, Jones & Gilliam Angus celebrated 50 years of operation by being honored with the Historic Angus Herd Award from the American Angus Association, the Pioneer Award from the Missouri Angus Association, the inaugural Pinnacle Award from the Heart of the Ozarks Angus Association and a Resolution from Senator Mike Cunningham on behalf of the 98th General Assembly of the Missouri Senate recognizing and congratulating Karen and Roy on this momentous accomplishment. At the time of her death, Karen and Roy have gifted over 30 heifers to young Angus breeders. During her life, Karen was an active member of the Missouri and Heart of the Ozarks Angus Associations, holding many offices in both, including serving as the first woman president of the Missouri Angus Association in 2004-2005. She was also very proud to be elected 9 times as a Missouri delegate to the American Angus Association Annual Meeting. Karen always appreciated and loved her Angus friends.  From 1970 to 1976, Karen worked alongside Roy in the Bank of Bunker in Bunker, Missouri and the Dent County Bank in Salem, Missouri, as Operations Officer. After moving to Gainesville, Missouri in 1976, Karen retired from the banking business, instead spending her time spoiling Roy and Jackie, becoming the primary caregiver of their cattle and the AI technician for their herd. She was also a substitute school bus driver and rural route mail carrier. Karen served as an election judge for many years and she, along with Roy, was honored for 25 years of service to the Ozark County Republican Committee. She excelled at crocheting beautiful afghans, sewing, cooking and baking – especially pies – although she really preferred spending time outside taking care of her yard, garden and the cattle. Karen was an active member of Saint William’s Catholic Church in Gainesville, Missouri throughout much of her life.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents Ted and Jeanette Gilliam, daughter Janet (who only lived 4 days after birth), brothers John and Dennis Gilliam, John’s wife Lu, Rita’s husband, Royce and nephew Kyle Gilliam.

She is survived by husband Roy of Springfield, Missouri; daughter Jackie of Saint Louis, Missouri; sister Rita Fugate of Overland Park, Kansas; brother Mick (Donna) Gilliam of Peace Valley, Missouri; sister-in-law Karen Gilliam of West Plains, Missouri; Karen and Roy’s “kids and grandkids” Mark and Tina Henry and their children Julia, Roebe and Mae Marie of Ava, Missouri; and many other family and friends – all of whom will remember Karen for her great hugs, sparkling eyes and ever-present smile.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Missouri Junior Angus Association Scholarship Endowment Fund or the Heart of the Ozarks Angus Breeders’ Association Scholarship Endowment Fund (both scholarship funds held and managed by the American Angus Foundation). These donations may be made online https://www.angus.org/Foundation/GetInvolved/DonateOnline.aspx) or mailed to the American Angus Foundation (3201 Frederick Avenue, Saint Joseph, MO 64506-2997) or may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  A private burial was held in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, Pomona, Missouri.

Jerry Lee Peterman, 61, Willow Springs, Missouri, passed away at 7:05 a.m., Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Ozarks Healthcare.  

He was born December 4, 1959 at Greeley, Colorado, to Ivan James Peterman and Sylvia Maxine Gunter Peterman.  On May 30, 1997, he was married at Willow Springs, Missouri, to Sheila Smith.  Mr. Peterman was a truck driver and he enjoyed woodworking, hunting trips, fishing, and hiking.  He was a Christian.  Jerry will be most remembered as a hardworking selfless man.

He is survived by his wife, Sheila Peterman; six children, Rick Peterman, Darci Edwards and husband, Tristan, Krisie Wilkins, Billy Mattison, Curtis Francis and wife, Emilie, and Hollie Kojdecki and husband, Matt; twenty-five grandchildren, Ryoma, Rune-Li, Elyse, Gavin, Kaydence, Brennan, Chloey, Keelynn, Toryn, Quillan, Rory, Kyrie, Lynnlee, Aliyah, Jace, Carrisa, Lola, Addilynn, Benjamin, Tylor, Kabella, James, Harper, Delta, and Macklynn; five brothers, Jack Peterman and wife, Carolyn, Jim Peterman and wife, Elizabeth, John Peterman and wife, Kandi, Jeffery Peterman and wife, LeAnn, and Jolly Peterman and wife, Tonya; three sisters, Joyce Harris and husband, Ronnie, Joan Richardson and husband, Doyle, and Judy Rice; one sister-in-law, Wanita Peterman; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

His parents, one brother, Joe Peterman, one son, Crue Ridenoure, and one grandson, Bailey, preceded him in death.  

A celebration of life service will be held September 25th at 2:00 PM at the home of his daughter, Hollie Kojdecki.

Funeral services for Verneal Ball Lewis, 98, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 16, 2021 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mrs. Lewis passed away at 4:39 p.m., Monday, September 13, 2021, at West Vue Nursing Center.  

She was born November 21, 1922, in Howell County, Missouri, to Forrest and Jessie Hardin Hoglen.  Verneal graduated from Bakersfield High School in 1941.  On May 14, 1941, she was married at Hoxie, Arkansas, to Aaron Ball, who preceded her in death on August 5, 1990.  On June 10, 2002, she was married to Doyle Lewis, who preceded her in death in 2016.  She had been a member of the Lebo Community Club, the Mizpah Rebekah Lodge #77 and the Helping Hand Club of Moody.  Mrs. Lewis was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Ruth Munday Sunday School Class of West Plains.

She is survived by three children, Larry G. Ball and wife, Carol, Vanzant, Missouri, Brenda Wilson, Springfield, Missouri and Barry Ball and wife, Judy, West Plains; one step-son, Steve Lewis; four grandchildren, Ron Ball, Kevin Wilson, Greg Ball and Jodi Ball; three great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Cecil Hoglen and one brother-in-law, Bob Sigman. 

Her parents, husbands, two brothers, Kenneth Hoglen and Hubert Hoglen and wife, Jewel, three sisters, Arlene Sigman, Ruth Fritz and Faye Ellen Hoglen, two nieces, Pamela and Wanda and one step-daughter, Geline Lewis, preceded her in death.  

Mrs. Lewis will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Visitation will be held from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Thursday.  Burial will be in the Moody Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Moody Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Jamie Lee Croney, 44, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 6:49 p.m., Sunday, September 12, 2021, at Ozarks Medical Center.  Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A memorial service for Joanne Marie Furbee, 68, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 17, 2021, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mrs. Furbee passed away at 9:29 a.m., Saturday, September 11, 2021, at her home.  

She was born May 24, 1953, at Chicago, Illinois, to Herbert Mahn and Betty Veague Mahn.  On March 11, 2000, she was married at Orland Park, Illinois, to Donald Wayne Furbee, who preceded her in death on November 19, 2018.  Joanne loved helping people and enjoyed sewing, crafting and shopping.  Mrs. Furbee was a Christian.

She is survived by one son, Edward stoops and wife, Kasia, Lemont, Illinois; one granddaughter, Gabrielle; one brother, Bill Mahn, Shorewood, Illinois; friend, Pam Misner, West Plains; and three nephews, Chris, Ben and Steve Mahn. 

Her parents, husband, Donald Furbee, former husband, Edward Stoops and two brothers, Jack and Donald Mahn, preceded her in death.  

Memorial contributions may be made to Heaven’s Creatures Thrift Store and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

A memorial service for Lucille Marie Dionne, 84, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 18, 2021 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mrs. Dionne passed away at 2:35 p.m., Monday, September 6, 2021, at West Vue Nursing Center.  

She was born April 22, 1937, at New Bedford, Massachusetts, to Phillip Binette and Elianne Duval Binette.  On November 19, 1955, she was married to Robert Dionne, who preceded her in death on April 6, 2017.  Lucille was a homemaker and took great care of her family.  She enjoyed crocheting and other crafts.  Mrs. Dionne was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

She is survived by five children, Russell Dionne and wife, Joanne, Amelia Island, Florida, Glen Dionne and wife, Dawn, Paul Dionne, Susan Pautsch, all of West Plains and Bruce Dionne and wife, Elisabeth, St. Louis, Missouri; six grandchildren, Matthew, Rebecca, Samantha, Nicole, Abigail and Benjamin; ten great-grandchildren; one brother, Donald Binette and wife, Mary, New Bedford, Massachusetts; two sisters, Bernadette LaPointe, New Bedford, Massachusetts and Jean Duggan, Acushnet, Massachusetts; and several nieces and nephews 

Her parents, husband, and two brothers, Armond and Eugene Binette, preceded her in death.  

Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775

Graveside services for Bonnie Joan Tackitt, 82, Caulfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Elijah Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mrs. Tackitt passed away at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, September 12, 2021, at her home.  

She was born June 2, 1939, at Elijah, Missouri, to Elmer T. Hensley and Grace Tackett Hensley.  On February 9, 1956, she was married at Caulfield, Missouri, to Marvin Mearl Tackitt, who preceded her in death on November 7, 2004.  Mrs. Tackitt had worked at the International Shoe Factory.  She enjoyed the outdoors, camping, fishing and floating the river.  Bonnie was a jokester and enjoyed a good laugh.  Mrs. Tackitt was a member of Elijah Church of Christ. 

She is survived by three children, Vicky Baumgart and husband, Greg, Springfield, Missouri, Ronnie Tackitt, Caulfield, Missouri and Misty Tackitt, Harrison, Arkansas; ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Neoma Haskin; two brothers-in-law, Mark Tackitt and Hollis Tackitt and wife, Nancy; two sisters-in-laws, Vernetta Collins and Carol Tackitt; and several nieces and nephews. 

Her parents, husband and three sons, Vernon (Bub), Quentin and Monte Tackitt, preceded her in death.  

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