Graveside services for Jackie Ray (Jack) McFarland, 83, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 9, 2021 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. McFarland passed away at 3:20 p.m., Sunday, April 4, 2021, at Ozarks Medical Center.
He was born March 31, 1938, in Howell County, Missouri, to William McFarland and Pauline McGoldrick McFarland. On February 1, 1958, he was married at St. Louis, Missouri, to Shirley Williams. Jack enjoyed playing pool, hunting, fishing, and trading and fixing up cars and trucks.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley McFarland, of the family home; three children, Danny Tanner and wife, Brenda, Newburg, Missouri, Paul McFarland, West Plains, Missouri and Sharon Underwood and husband, Donnie, West Plains, Missouri; four grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.
His parents, one daughter, Brenda Tanner, one son, Billy McFarland and one brother, Jerry McFarland, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Lehman Leon (Mickey) Horsman, 88, Springfield, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 10, 2021 at First Christian Church, West Plains, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Horsman passed away at 2:20 a.m., Thursday, April 1, 2021, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Missouri.
He was born June 8, 1932, at West Plains, Missouri, to Jessie Lehman and Erma Dorothy Medlin Horsman. He lived in West Plains until he joined the United States Air Force in 1949. Mickey was married to Nancy Land and to their union two children were born, Stephen Michael Horsman and John Robin Horsman. Mr. Horsman was a veteran, having served with the United States Air Force, receiving a Korean Service Medal with a bronze star. In 1964 he married Jane Bernath Steimer, who brought five children into the union, William August Steimer, Phillip Harrison Steimer, Jamie Allyn Steimer, Jill Alison Steimer and Jon Lawrence Steimer; together they had one daughter, Jennifer Andrea Horsman. They lived in Long Beach, California until 1975, when they relocated to West Plains, Missouri to tend a farm. Mickey also worked for a bread company as a route salesman until 1990 when he retired. After retirement, he continued farming. In 2013, Mickey and Jane moved to Springfield, Missouri. Mickey was a Christian and attended Township Line Church.
He is survived by three sons, Stephen Michael Horsman and wife, Angelica, Pasadena, California, Phillip Harrison Steimer and wife, Bobbie, Phoenix, Arizona and Jon Lawrence Steimer and wife, Harriet, Hayden, Alabama; three daughters, Jamie Allyn Jolliff and husband, Bill, West Plains, Missouri, Jill Alison Holstine, Viola, Arkansas and Jennifer Andrea Barnett and husband, Brian, Springfield, Missouri; fourteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; one sister, Jana Orton and husband, Robert, West Plains, Missouri; one niece, Christa Orton, West Plains Missouri; one nephew, Jason Orton and wife, Jennifer, Blytheville, Arkansas.
His parents, wife, two sons, John Robin Horsman and William August Steimer and one son-in-law, Carmon Holstine, preceded him in death.
Mr. Horsman will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Melva Jean Dancey, 71, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 10, 2021 at China Union Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Ms. Dancey passed away Tuesday evening, April 6, 2021, at her home surrounded by a host of family and friends.
She was born April 26, 1949, at West Plains, Missouri, to James Mark Hayes and Gertrude Lucille Jones. Melva loved her family and enjoyed playing cards with her friends and collecting birds, especially cardinals. She also enjoyed collecting and caring for plants and flowers.
She is survived by three children, James Dancey and wife, Jessica, Springfield, Missouri, April Weaver, Hardy, Arkansas and Tiffany Preston and husband, Heath, Calico Rock, Arkansas; fourteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Colleen Andrews and husband, Bill, West Plains, Missouri; a cousin who is like a Sister, Connie Sue Gibson; several nieces and nephews; and many special cousins that she loved dearly.
Her parents, one brother, Jim Hayes and one sister, Monna Ray Howell, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at China Union Church. Memorial contributions may be made to American Brain Foundation and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Marimartha Ritter, 90, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Ritter passed away at 3:04 p.m., Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Cedarhurst of West Plains.
She was born January 9, 1931, at West Plains, Missouri, to Albert Paul Roper and Pauline Hope Lucas Roper. On September 8, 1951, she was married at West Plains, Missouri to James F. Ritter, who preceded her in death on October 13, 2003. Marimartha graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1948 and received her master’s degree in secondary education at Southwest Missouri State University, now known as Missouri State University. Before her retirement she was a teacher at West Plains High School. She was a member of P.E.O. Chapter MC and a volunteer at Ozarks Medical Center. Mrs. Ritter was a member of First United Methodist Church where she served as song leader and in the women’s group.
She is survived by three children, Paula England and husband, Gregg, Koshkonong, Missouri, Bruce Ritter and wife, Sharon, East Setauket, New York and Ruthi Holmes and husband, Pat, Koshkonong, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Anne Noblin, Lucas England, Zoe Ritter, Sophie Ritter, John Ritter, Thera Lashley, Josh Holmes and Brenna Elliott; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Beverly Rutter and husband, Andrew, Tucson, Arizona; one sister-in-law, Patricia Card and husband, Gene, Grove, Oklahoma; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband and one great-granddaughter, Emilia England, preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to West Plains Public Library or First United Methodist Pastor’s Discretionary Fund and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Scott Wayne Girdley, 52, Lee’s Summit, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Girdley passed away at 5:26 p.m., Sunday, April 4, 2021, at St. Luke’s East Hospital, Lee’s Summit, Missouri.
He was born July 17, 1968, at Fairbanks, Alaska, to Kenneth Edward Girdley and Ruth Sheets Girdley. Mr. Girdley was a member of the Missouri National Guard. On June 30, 2005, he was married at Estes Park, Colorado, to Sarah Payne, who preceded him in death on June 21, 2014. Mr. Girdley earned his Doctorate Degree and was a Corporate Controller at DaVinci Roofscapes Company. Scott loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his daughter, including traveling, going to concerts and ball games. The two were huge Royals fans.
He is survived by three children, Jordan Lane, Jonesboro, Arkansas, Taylor Morgan, Kennett, Missouri and Emma Girdley, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; two grandchildren; two brothers, Kevin Girdley, Lakeview, Arkansas and Larry Girdley and wife, Tracy, Gamaliel, Arkansas; five nieces; and five nephews.
His parents, wife, two brothers and several aunts and uncles, preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Nicole Quinn Fithen, 32, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 11:18 p.m., Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Ozarks Medical Center.
She was born June 3, 1988, at Rockford, Illinois, to James William Fithen, Sr. and Tina Marie Neal-Rose. Nicole was a proud and loving mother of three children. She was a very spiritual woman, a lover of music and video games.
She is survived by her three children, Owen Fithen, Juno Folsom and Vivian Fithen; her mother, Tina Neal-Rose; her siblings, Megan Neal, James Fithen, Jr., Dustin Fithen and Mallory Jones and husband, Anthony; nine nieces and nephews, two aunts, Kimberly and Karen; one uncle, Phillip; and numerous cousins.
Her father, step-father, grandparents, one aunt, Terry and one uncle, Richard, preceded her in death.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Barbara Irene Wadkins, 80, Pomona, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Wadkins passed away at 6:03 a.m., Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Brooke Haven Healthcare.
She was born October 15, 1940, at Sonora, California, to Walter Blaine Painter and Lois Blonde Painter. On September 1, 1956, she was married at Monterey, California, to Harold Wadkins. Before her retirement, Mrs. Wadkins worked at Marathon Electric. She loved her family and enjoyed taking care of her grandkids, fishing and camping.
She is survived by her husband, Harold Wadkins; one son, Ronnie Wadkins and wife, Stephanie; one daughter-in-law, Trish Wadkins; four grandchildren, Troy, Timothy and Aleia Wadkins and Maryhelen Frost; one great-grandson, Ethan Frost; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, two sons, Robert Dean Wadkins and Donnie Eugene Wadkins and four brothers, Lee, Blaine, Edward and Gene Painter, 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 Alzheimer’s Association and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Alice Jane Nicks, 71, Peace Valley, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Amy Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Nicks passed away at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at her home.
She was born April 14, 1949, at Brandsville, Missouri, to Truman Ellison and Crystal Taylor. In 1979 she was married to Walter Nicks, who preceded her in death in 2008. Alice enjoyed her flowers, gardening, crafts and word searches. She loved her family.
She is survived by three children, Mary Allington Ruth and husband, David, Nahunta, Georgia, Wade Poole, Peace Valley, Missouri and Truman Poole and wife, Christy; six grandchildren, Chyanne, Carla and Kalee Poole and Alicia, Rose and Melody Allington; six great-grandchildren; four brothers, William Ellison, Lebanon, Missouri, Howard Ellison, Conway, Missouri, Virgil Ellison, Conway, Missouri and Randy Ellison, Lebanon, Missouri; five sisters, Ella Faye Adams, Hartville, Missouri, Bessie Squires, Springfield, Missouri, Vida Young, Geneva Bowers and Clara Ellison, all of Marshfield, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, one grandson, Coby Delano Poole and one sister, Goldie Ellison, preceded her in death.
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 Clarice May Bradshaw, 86, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Bradshaw passed away at 7:07 p.m., Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Brooke Haven Healthcare.
She was born March 4, 1935, at Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Orin Johnathan Parrott and Mary Wilmine Dinger Parrott. On October 20, 1956, she was married at West Plains, to Lewis Clinton Bradshaw, who preceded her in death on October 30, 2012. Mrs. Bradshaw worked at the International Shoe Factory for twenty-five years. She loved to sing and sew and enjoyed gardening and woodworking.
She is survived by three children, Clinton Bradshaw and wife, Annette, Centralia, Missouri, Tammy Mosier, Thayer, Missouri and Yvonne Bradshaw, Hardy, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Krystina Mosier, Clinton Robert Bradshaw, Jr. and Amelia Mae Bradshaw; three great-grandsons; one sister, Marlys Miller; and thirty-eight nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband and five siblings, preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Humane Society and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Shirley Diane Kraemer, 63, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 2, 2021 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Kraemer passed away at 11:58 p.m., Friday, March 26, 2021, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Missouri.
She was born November 6, 1957, at Superior, Arizona, to Joe Darrell Johnson and Martha Elizabeth McAmis Johnson. On June 1, 1974, she was married at Stanton, Missouri, to Mike Kraemer. Mrs. Kraemer had worked at Baxter Lab, Wal-Mart and the United States Postal Service. She enjoyed painting, doll making and photography; her grandkids were first in her life. Mrs. Kraemer was a Christian.
She is survived by her husband, Mike Kraemer; two children, Shawn Owens and husband, Pete and Eric Kraemer and wife, Amelia, six grandchildren, Brandon, Elizabeth, Andrew, Colton, Olivia and Piper; her mother, Elizabeth Collins; three brothers, Darrell Johnson, Donne Johnson and Daniel Johnson; three sisters, Sheryl Mercer, Sheila Cockrum and Shella Johnson; and several nieces and nephews.
Her father, one sister-in-law, Susan Johnson and two brothers-in-law, David Cockrum and Richard Mercer, preceded her in death.
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.
Daniel Dean Moffis, 60, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, March 28, 2021, at his home. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
A Celebration of Life Service for John Stoner Wade, Jr., 75, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 3, 2021 at The Bridge Church of West Plains.
Mr. Wade passed away at 10:57 p.m., Thursday, March 25, 2021, at his home.
He was born July 21, 1945, at Amery, Wisconsin, to John Stoner Wade and FloraBelle Davidson Wade. On September 5, 1981, he was married at Delafield, Wisconsin, to Sandra Quandt. Mr. Wade was a veteran, having served with the United States Air Force. He enjoyed painting, hunting, fishing, bowling and playing golf. He was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous, Nicotine Anonymous and was a life time member of the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars.
He is survived by his wife, Sandy Wade, of the family home; two children, Elizabeth Smart, Phoenix, Arizona and John Stoner Wade III, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin; two grandchildren, Jolie Higgins, Watertown, Wisconsin and John Stoner Wade IV, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin; one sister, Patricia Wade, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin; four sisters-in-law, Barb Hocking and husband, Roy, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, Diane Richards, Juneau, Wisconsin, Cindy Clausen, Plainfield, Illinois and Debbie Quandt and husband, Matt Renner; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, one granddaughter, Yvonne Smart, his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Howard and Beverly Quandt and one sister-in-law, Kathy Hintz, preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to Salutes Veterans Shelter, Light the World Ministries TV38 or Lake Area Club, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Cynthia Louise Hathcock, 55, Kansas City, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 29, 2021 at Gospel Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Cindy passed away March 21, 2021, in Hospice at North Kansas City Hospital.
She was born January 4, 1966 in North Kansas City, to Hadley Van Hathcock and Mary L Roberts Hathcock. Cindy was a Christian attending Nashua Church of Christ, she was a sweet, kind, gentle person, who liked to be with her friends and family. She will be greatly missed by her mother Mary, brother Darin, sister-in-law, Brandi and their children and friends.
She is survived by her mother, Mary Hathcock, one brother, Darin Hathcock and wife, Brandi; one niece, Nixon; and two nephews, Marston and Vandyl; whom she loved very much, they were special to her.
She was preceded in death by her father, Hadley Hathcock and two brothers, Michael Hathcock and Brant Hathcock.
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 Joseph Elward Arnold, 79, Bakersfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Baptist Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Arnold passed away at 4:50 p.m., Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at Baxter Regional Medical Center, Mountain Home, Arkansas.
He was born December 6, 1941, at Jonesboro, Arkansas, to Nelson Arnold and Frankie Robinson. On March 1, 1968, he was married at Crider, Missouri, to Phyllis Mullins. Mr. Arnold was a veteran, having served with the United States Navy. Before his retirement, he worked as a technician at Baxter Lab. Joe loved his grandchildren and enjoyed going to their ballgames; he also loved to hunt and fish.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-three years, Phyllis Arnold; four children, Shane Arnold and wife, Amy, Harrison, Arkansas, Heath Arnold and Wendy, Bakersfield, Missouri, Nichole Marsh and Kenny, Bakersfield, Missouri and Doralee Garrison and husband, Anthony, Thayer, Missouri; eleven grandchildren, Amanda Hinten and husband, Donnie, Emily Clark and husband, Waylan, Kristin Arnold, Keean Marsh, Elizabeth Arnold, Klayton Marsh, Shelby Foster, Ethan Arnold, Kaitlin Marsh, Cailee Garrison and Camryn Garrison; two great-grandchildren, Finley Mack Clark and Rynnleigh Jo Marsh; two sisters, Joyce Young and husband, Thomas, Crider, Missouri and Johnnie Kay Minge, West Plains, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, one brother, Mickey Arnold, one sister, Jean Bratton and two brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Joe Bill and Hazel Bales and Mack and Mary Ann Mullins, preceded him in death.
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 Glen Earl (Skip) Downen, 88, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 26, 2021 at Ball Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Downen passed away at 5:55 a.m., Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Brooke Haven Healthcare.
He was born November 2, 1932, at West Plains, Missouri, to Roy Bertis Downen and Stella Lorrine Fine Downen. Skip graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1950. On November 21, 1955, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Ina Shipley. He was a veteran, having served with the United States Navy as Communications Officer during the Korean War. Mr. Downen retired as a supervisor from the International Shoe Factory. Skip enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening, bluegrass music and traveling. He never met a stranger. Mr. Downen was a long time member of The Primitive Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Ina Shipley; two sons, Gary Downen and wife, Kate and Dan Downen and wife, Sheila; four grandchildren, Aubry Downen, Emily Downen, Amanda Coleman and Dustin Downen and wife, Jami; three great-grandchildren, Katie, Lucas and Kelcee; one sister, Christine Brewer; and numerous nieces and nephews.
His parents, one brother and one sister, preceded him in death.
Mr. Downen will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 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.
Visitation services for Louis (Lou) Kimble, 71, West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 26, 2021 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Kimble passed away at 7:25 p.m., Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at his home.
He was born September 26, 1949, at Corona, California, to Paul Westley Kimble and Cora Mae Houston Kimble. On July 18, 2001, he was married at Pontiac Michigan, to Veronica DeConick, who preceded him in death on April 1, 2008. Mr. Kimble was a veteran, having served with the United States Army for thirty-eight years. He was a Professor at Missouri State University, was a Master of Sales, a 32nd Degree Mason, a long time Elk’s member and a world traveler.
He is survived by two children, Phillip DeConick and wife, Jacqueline and Victor DeConick, all of Farmington Hills, Michigan; one brother, Kenneth Kimble and wife, Cherie, St. Robert, Missouri; one sister, Joanne Maxwell and husband, George of State of Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents and wife preceded him in death.
Burial will be in the State of Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elk’s Lodge and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
James Alvin Duke, 64, West Plains, Missouri, went home at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, March 21, 2021, at his home. He entered this world November 7, 1956, born to Lois Cook Duke and Alvin Duke in Los Angeles, California. James grew up and went to school in Prairie Village, Kansas. For many years he was an environmental driller in Texas and Arizona. After moving to West Plains, he became an over the road truck driver.
He is survived by his mother and step-father, Lois and Paul London, West Plains; one brother, Terry Duke, Beloit, Wisconsin; four sisters, Lisa Stark, Eldon, Missouri, Rhonda Gregg, Olathe, Kansas, Debra Duke Albuquerque, New Mexico and Susan Siesco, Phoenix, Arizona; and many nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
A celebration of life service for Billy Gene Basinger, 86, Springfield, Missouri, formerly of West Plains, will be held from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m., Sunday, March 21, 2021, at AmVets Post 98 Back Hall in West Plains. All family and friends are invited.
Mr. Basinger passed away at 8:26 p.m., Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Magnolia Square Nursing Center, Springfield, Missouri.
He was born august 5, 1934, at Baldknob, Arkansas, to Orval Basinger and Ida Baxter. Mr. Basinger was a veteran, having served with the United States Army during the Korean War from 1951 – 1953. Bill was a charter member and lifetime member of AmVets Post 98 in West Plains. He was an iron worker in Peoria, Illinois for several years and after moving to Missouri, he was a bartender for many years. Bill enjoyed a good game of pool and shuffle board, fishing, blackberry picking, deer hunting, dirt road riding and having a cold one. He was of the Christian faith. He was widower of two wives, Catherin Martin Basinger, to their union they had three girls, Brenda, Pauline and Wanda; his next marriage was to Paulette Anderson Basinger and to their union they had three children, Tina, Billy and Michelle.
He is survived by his children, Brenda Tackitt and husband, Keith, Pauline Basinger, Waunda Lamore, Tina Branscum, Billy Basinger, Jr., and wife, Linda and Michelle Knight and husband, Charles; his siblings, Mona Basinger and husband, Tod, Don Basinger, Jerry Basinger and wife, Donna, Jan Lamore and husband, Bill, Roger McCord and Ervin McCord and wife, Debbie; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many special cousins and friends.
His parents, wives, one brother, Charles Basinger, one sister, Sue Henry and special friend, Mary Ann Hanson, preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Family or Alzheimer’s Association and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Nellie Louise (Dorothy) Snavely, 94, Kansas City, Kansas, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 20, 2021 in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Snavely passed away at 9:50 p.m., Saturday, March 13, 2021, at her home.
She was born November 8, 1926, at Fairfax, Oklahoma, to Alva and Jewell Raney. She was the eldest of five children. The family moved to Tulare, California where she graduated from Tulare High School in 1945. The family then moved to Norwood, Missouri, where Dorothy met Ralph E. Snavely. They were united in marriage on September 9, 1946. Nellie and Ralph had four daughters. Their home was in Kansas City until they retired. Mrs. Snavely was a devout Christian and spent many years teaching Sunday School. She had lots of hobbies, including, sewing, gardening and cooking. She was active in Rhythm Choir and their church and led a Blue Bird group. After years of being a homemaker Nellie started working as an office manager at TG&Y. After retiring, the couple moved to Forsythe, Missouri, where Nellie enjoyed taking care of a yard full of irises. When Ralph became ill, they moved back to their hometown of Norwood, Missouri. After Ralph’s death, Nellie moved to West Plains, to be near her sister, Ruby. She and Ruby enjoyed living together for fifteen years and could be seen about town dressed to the “nines”. They were under the watchful eye of her niece, Sheila Newton, who kept a close eye on them.
She is survived by three daughters, Rebecca Ann Creek and husband, Gary, Deborah K. Dyche and husband, Bob and Lori B. Ranallo and husband, Greg; six grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruby Snavely; one brother, Earnest Raney; many nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
Her parents, husband, one daughter, Kathryn Bell, one brother, Gene Raney and one sister, Wanda Hanks, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m., until 11:00 a.m., Saturday, in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Thomas Cemetery, Norwood, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society for lung cancer research and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Leah Elizabeth Moore, 27, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 21, 2021 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Leah passed away at 11:30 a.m., Sunday, March 14, 2021, at her home
She was born on April 4, 1993 in Whittier, California the daughter of Troy and Lisa Moore. Leah was a beautiful, loving and compassionate person. Leah loved her family, friends, and most of all her two beautiful children, Ryder and Mia. She had a beautiful smile that would light up the room and an infectious laugh that warmed your soul. Leah loved spending time with her family and truly enjoyed the company of her kids, most of her time was spent with them. Leah’s greatest gift was that she was an exceptionally loving, patient, and caring mother. She loved and adored her children and cared for them exceptionally, she was naturally maternal and knew how to nurture them instantly. Ryder and Mia were her world. Leah wanted nothing more for them than to have a wonderful life.
Leah is survived by her beautiful children, Ryder Watts and Mia Moore; mother, Lisa Moore; father, Troy Moore; siblings, Laura Moore, Jackson Moore, and Cooper Moore; grandparents, Charles and Barbara Wolfe, and Regina Cherry; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Leah will lie in state from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m., Saturday, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christos House and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, MO 65775.
