Graveside services for Mary Jane Decker, 92, Springfield, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Decker passed away at 12:05 a.m., Saturday, July 4, 2020, at The Arbors at Lakewood facility in Springfield Missouri.
She was born August 25, 1927, in Neelyville, Missouri to George Washington Mitchener and Julia Mae Holder Mitchener. On January 18, 1963, she was married at Corning, Arkansas, to Charles Leroy Decker, who preceded her in death on November 28, 2015. Mrs. Decker loved to farm, cook and sew. She enjoyed going to the lake with her family in the summer. Mrs. Decker was a Christian.
She is survived by two children, Byron Decker, St. Charles, Missouri and Sherri Arnett and husband, Joe Bill, Springfield, Missouri; one grandson, Nathan Arnett; and one sister Lorene Jourdan, Great Falls, Montana.
Her parents, husband and seven siblings, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Decker will lie in state from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 7 at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Dixie Lee Glasgow Himes, 80, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 6:54 p.m., Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at Ozarks Medical Center.
She was born May 25, 1940, at Melbourne, Iowa, to Lyle Watts and Florence Edwards Watts. Dixie was a devoted full time teacher at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She loved caring for and teaching children and was an avid gardener.
She is survived by four children, Linda Lanette Glasgow, LaGrange, Georgia, Jamin Glasgow, Buffalo, New York, Timothy Glasgow, Bullhead, Arizona and Keenan Glasgow, State of Iowa; one grandchild; three brothers, Larry, Richard and Wayne Watts; one sister, Debbie Watts; and her special friends and family, sister, Phyllis Zeh, son, Jacob Zeh, grandson, Elijah Zeh; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents and one sister, Mary Ann Blessing, preceded her in death.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Rick Skiles, 66, Springfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 3, 2020 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Skiles passed away at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 27, 2020, at his home.
He was born April 13, 1954, at Wichita, Kansas, to James Skiles and Ruby Tetrick Skiles. On December 15, 2018, he was married at Branson, Missouri, to Lizabeth Austin. Rick and Lizabeth shared the same birthday. Mr. Skiles was a radiology technician at Cox South. He loved horses, singing and playing the guitar. Rick held a special place in his heart for his nieces and nephews. Mr. Skiles was a Christian.
He is survived by his wife, Lizabeth Skiles; his mother, Ruby Skiles; three step-children, Kevin, Matt and Andrew Hill; one sister, Tammy Collins and husband, Mike; one uncle, Wayne Tetrick and wife, Ruby; two nephews, Kem Collins and wife, Ashley and Tyson Collins and wife, Sarah; and six great-nieces and great-nephews.
His father and one niece, Paisley Collins, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Friday, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Sweeton Pond Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or Sweeton Pond Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Jack Helm, 93, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 3, 2020 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Helm passed away at 11:15 a.m., Monday, June 29, 2020, at Brooke Haven Health Care.
He was born April 6, 1927, at Gepp, Arkansas, to Curtis Dee Helm and Edna Lurinda Harvelle Helm. On September 12, 1953, he was married at Freeport, Illinois, to Rosetta A. Marshall. Mr. Helm was a veteran, having served with the United States Air Force and Army in Japan and Korea. He worked as an auctioneer with his step-dad, Earl “Red” Hall and retired from Southwest Truck Body after thirty years. Jack loved to coon hunt and play pool, where he won several trophies. Mr. Helm was a member of United Freewill Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Rose Helm; two children, Debbie Helm and Alan Helm; three grandchildren, Jessica Pace and husband, Walker, Matt Helm and wife, Brandy and Lacey Flora; eleven great-grandchildren, Makayla, Davyn, Ashton, Paylee, Taylor, Allie, Kileigh, Grecyn, Preston, Haley and Kendra; one great-great-grandchild, Haiven; one sister, Bobbie Carter; one step-sister, JoAnn Coson; several nieces and nephews; and many cousins.
His parents, step-father, one brother, Harvelle Helm and one sister, Nita Watkins, preceded him 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 Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Lodge of St. Louis, Missouri and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775
Sara Margaret Deatherage, 89, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 8:16 p.m., Sunday, June 28, 2020, at Ozarks Medical Center.
She was born February 23, 1931, at Kansas City, Kansas, to William Harrity and Grace Wylie Harrity. Mrs. Deatherage was a Christian and loved her kids and grandkids.
She is survived by two children, John David Deatherage and Ted Deatherage and wife, Vicky, all of West Plains; three grandchildren, Samantha, Cory and Jazlynn; one great-grandchild, Makenna; one brother, Joe Harrity and wife, Donna; two sisters, Mary Lynch and Rita DeGruson; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, one sister, Leona Thompson and four brothers, Fred, Harry, Robert and Mike Harrity, preceded her in death.
Most folks are unaware that our Mom suffered from profound hearing loss. As the years passed, she became more and more socially isolated. Mom saw few people in person. She went out less and fewer people stopped by to visit. That’s why she spent so much time on Facebook and emailing with her friends. In lieu of sending flowers and cards, we ask that you think of someone like our Mom, older, alone, hard of hearing and not very mobile. Someone socially isolated but too proud to say so…. What we ask is that you make an effort to reconnect with them. Make them a little less lonely. To honor our mother’s memory, please make the effort to lift the burden of loneliness for someone else. It’s a small thing to ask but we can’t think of anything she would have thought more important.
Visitation services for Agnes Sophie Thompson, 73, West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, June 22, 2020 in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Thompson passed away at 5:24 p.m., Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at West Vue Green House Homes.
She was born February 14, 1947, at Detroit, Michigan, to Stanley Waskowski and Alfreda Gapski Waskowski. On November 25, 1965, she was married at Detroit, Michigan, to Jimmy Thompson. Mrs. Thompson was a beautician and a homemaker. She enjoyed ceramics and was a member of MS Support Group. Mrs. Thompson was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Thompson, of the family home; two children, Mark Thompson, West Plains, Missouri and Kimberly Bedard and husband, James, Harrison Township, Michigan; four grandchildren, Brittany, Brandon, Bradley and Jonathan; and one great-grandchild, Adalynn; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents and father-in-law and mother-in-law, George B. Thompson and Ethel Thompson-Tusher, preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to Howell Valley Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for James Ray Collins, 82, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Howell Valley Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Collins passed away at 10:05 a.m., Thursday, June 18, 2020, at his home.
He was born November 29, 1937, in Ozark County, Missouri, to Ivy and Alta Croney Collins. On February 9, 1957, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Vera Mae Burk, who preceded him in death January 4, 2011. To their union three children were born, Frankie Jo, James Edward and Ivy E. James drove a truck for Brotherton Propane, Empire Gas, PB’s Propane and MFA Oil for many years. He loved bowling, woodworking and farming; he never met a stranger.
He is survived by three children, Frankie Jo Collins, James Edward Collins and wife, Anita and Ivy E. Collins; ten grandchildren, Jessica, Jason, Ashley, Blake, Bailey, John, Justin, Hannah, Emma and Isabella; fourteen great-grandchildren; two brothers, Royce Collins and Rick Collins; his twin sister, Anna Faye Shannon and husband, Harold; sister-in-law, Shirley Brotherton; and many nieces and nephews.
His parents, wife, granddaughter, Amy Mansfield, one sister, Shirley Reno and two brothers-in-law, Frank Burk and Bill Brotherton, preceded him in death.
Visitation service will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Howell Valley Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for Rosalee Carter, 83, Antioch, Tennessee, will be held at 2:00 Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Carter passed away at 11:35 a.m., Friday, June 19, 2020, at home.
She was born April 24, 1937, at Corcoran, California, to Joe McGoldrick and Opal Bennett McGoldrick. On September 2, 1955, she was married at Davenport, Iowa, to Billy Carter, who preceded her in death on April 8, 2020. Rosalee was a great cook and enjoyed quilting and gardening. Mrs. Carter was a member of the Church of Christ.
She is survived by three children, Dennis Carter and wife, Trisha, David Carter and wife, Angel, and Daniel Carter and wife, Charisse; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Bill McGoldrick and wife, Amy, one sister-in-law, Judy McGoldrick; and one brother-in-law, Mike House. She also had many nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends.
Her parents, husband, one brother, Jerry McGoldrick and two sisters, Linda House and Sherry McGoldrick, preceded her in death.
Graveside services for Dorothy Evelyn Stubbs, 80, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Gospel Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Stubbs passed away at 11:20 p.m., Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Brooke Haven Health Care.
She was born October 10, 1939, at Crider, Missouri, to Grover and Artie Fox. On March 24, 1961, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Wayne Stubbs. Before her retirement, Dorothy worked at Marathon Electric for over twenty years. She enjoyed sewing and crocheting and was a wonderful cook; no one can make rolls like mom could. Mrs. Stubbs was a member of the Church of Christ.
She is survived by her husband of fifty-nine years, Wayne Stubbs; three children, Gary Stubbs and wife, Tamara, Gail Colvin and husband, Steve and Greg Stubbs and wife, Marion all of West Plains; five grandchildren, Stephanie, Elizabeth, Zachary, Geoffery and Brandon; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Elvis Fox, Ozark, Missouri and Glen Fox, Boise, Idaho; sister-in-law, Faye Fox, Swedeborg, Missouri; special niece, Rhonda Hollingshad, West Plains; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, two brothers and five sisters preceded her in death.
Mrs. Stubbs will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 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.
Graveside services for Walter James Collins, 73, Pomona, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 22, 2020 at Collins Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Collins passed away at 2:04 p.m., Thursday, June 18, 2020, at Ozarks Medical Center.
He was born February 8, 1947, at Siloam Springs, Missouri. On February 11, 1967, he was married at Willow Springs, Missouri, to Brenda Thornton. Before his retirement, Mr. Collins worked as a machinist at Conway-Winter. Walter loved his family and grandkids; enjoyed coon hunting and was a St. Louis Cardinals fan.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Collins; one son, James Bruce Collins; five grandchildren, Zackary O’Laughlin, Skyler O’Laughlin, Thomas Collins, Striker Reif and Kursti Smith; three great-grandchildren, Remington, Kennedy and Sophia; his mother, Dorothy Allen; two brothers, James Collins and Dwight Collins and many extended family members.
His father, Joe Collins, one daughter, Lisa LeAnne Iverson, one brother and one sister, preceded him 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.
A memorial service for Louise Evon Carroll, 76, Pottersville, Missouri, will be held at 12:00 Noon, Sunday, June 28, 2 020, at Spring Creek Community Church.
Mrs. Carroll passed away 11:34 p.m., Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Ozarks Medical Center.
She was born May 9, 1943, to Earl and Anna Palmer. Louise loved taking care of animals and ranching; she was a caregiver for handicapped adults. Mrs. Carroll was a member of Spring Creek Community Church.
She is survived by her husband, Ray Carroll, of the family home; three children, Wil Carroll, Pottersville, Missouri, Annette Morgan and significant other, Juan Castro, Garden Dale, Texas and Deneen Olson and husband, Robert, Gillette, Wyoming; seven grandchildren; five brothers, Dale, Melvin, Larry, Don and Gary Palmer; one sister, Loretta; and special friends Frank and Judy Bell, Pottersville, Missouri.
Her parents and three sisters preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to West Plains Regional Animal Shelter and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
A memorial service for Windel Ray Carroll, Sr., 76, Pottersville, Missouri, will be held at 12:00 Noon, Sunday, June 28, 2020, at Spring Creek Community Church.
Mr. Carroll passed away at 10:37 a.m., Sunday, June 7, 2020, at his home.
He was born July 16, 1943, at Clayton, New Mexico, to Newell and Mildred Carroll. On September 15, 1960, he was married at Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Louise Evon Palmer, who preceded him in death on January 29, 2020. Mr. Carroll was a veteran, having served with the United States Marines. Before his retirement he owned an RV Service Center. Ray loved taking care of animals and ranching. He was a member of Spring Creek Community Church.
He is survived by three children, Wil Carroll and fiancé Trudy David, Pottersville, Missouri, Annette Morgan and significant other, Juan Castro, Garden Dale, Texas and Deneen Olson and husband, Robert, Gillette, Wyoming; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, David Carter and wife, Sonja, St. Louis, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; and special friends Frank and Judy Bell, Pottersville, Missouri.
His parents, wife, one brother and four sisters, preceded him in death.
Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Thelma Eckert, 98, Peace Valley, Missouri, passed away at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at NHC Healthcare.
She was born November 9, 1921, at Wallkill, New York, to James Thomas Tucker and Bertha Louise Pearsall Tucker. On March 6, 1943, she was married at Laurel, Mississippi, to Julius John Eckert, who preceded her in death on July 23, 2014. The couple moved to Peace Valley in 2005. Thelma graduated from Walden New York High School in 1939. She enjoyed sewing and knitting and was a wonderful cook. Mrs. Eckert was a Christian.
She is survived by four children, Judith Tompkins and husband, Dave, Peace Valley, Missouri, Thomas Eckert and wife, Cheryl, Cape Vincent, New York, Jay Eckert and wife, Joanne, Frewsburg, New York and Timothy Eckert and wife, Jane, Takaka, New Zealand; seven grandchildren, Shelly Cannon and husband, David, David “Rip” Tompkins and wife, Lisa, Carrie Siegman and husband, Gregg, Joshua Eckert and wife, Victoria, Adam Eckert, Andrew Eckert and wife, Jenny and Jesse Eckert; twelve great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, three sisters and one brother, preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Brenda Faye Applegate, 68, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 5:58 p.m., Thursday, June 11, 2020, at her home. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Visitation services for April May Young, 47, West Plains, Missouri, formerly of Marshfield, Missouri, will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 16, 2020, in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
April passed away at 12:47 p.m., Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at her home.
She was born August 19, 1972, at West Plains, Missouri, to Gene Atkins and Catherine Hathcock Russell. On September 20, 1997, she was married to Tyler Young. April loved her grandchildren and singing to them; she enjoyed the outdoors, going to the river and watching old black and white TV shows.
She is survived by her husband, Tyler Young, Marshfield, Missouri; four children, Misty Atkins, West Plains, Catherine Kammerer, Tiffeny Dinwiddie and Dalton Young and fiancé, Mari, all of Marshfield, Missouri; fourteen grandchildren; her mother and step-father, Catherine and Opie Russell; her step-father, Harold Collins; two sisters, Maggie Eagle Bear, Glencoe, Arkansas and Katie Grimes, Thayer, Missouri; one aunt, Brenda Smith, State of Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews.
Her father, one granddaughter, Nevaeh Cooper, one aunt, Bonnie and one uncle, Donald Hathcock, preceded her in death.
Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Ernest Kent Batson, 72, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 15, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, White Church, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Batson passed away at 10:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at his home.
He was born December 20, 1947, at West Plains, Missouri, to Ernest Carl Batson and Myrtle Mae Diskin Batson. Mr. Batson was a veteran, having served with the United States Navy. On October 12, 1974, he was married at Kansas City, Kansas, to Linda Hanna. Kent enjoyed gardening, being outdoors, visiting with people and he loved his church family. Mr. Batson was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Batson, of the family home; two daughters, Sara Batson, West Plains, Missouri and Jennifer Batson-Lavely, Springfield, Missouri; three sisters, Sue Schramm, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Kathy Nixon and husband, Mark, Seffner, Florida and Leslie Alexander, State of California; two sisters-in-law, Laurel Batson, Minneapolis, Minnesota and Karen North and her son, Mike, Kansas City, Missouri; his nieces and nephews, Michael McCrary, Stephen Libheart, Ernie Batson and wife, Kristin, Bill Batson and wife, Martha, Jeremy Savran, Diane Keep and husband, Butch, Dawna Aldredge, Aaron Nixon and Megan Nixon.
His parents, one brother, Larry Batson, two sisters, Duane Schnatmeyer and Diane Batson and two nephews, Jim Batson and David Jolliff, preceded him in death.
Visitation Services will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Church and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Graveside services for William Jewell Kimbrough, 89, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Kimbrough passed away at 1:11 a.m., Thursday, June 11, 2020, at Brooke Haven Healthcare.
He was born August 10, 1930, at Fanchon, Missouri, to Isaac B. Kimbrough and Della Shipman Kimbrough. On August 9, 1953, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Shirley Porter; to their union three wonderful children were born, Lanny, Cynthia and Chuck. On May 11, 1985, he was married at Lebanon, Missouri, to Peggy (Gannon) Odom; this union blessed him with two step-daughters. Bill attended school at Riggs & Hughlett in Fanchon. Mr. Kimbrough was a veteran, having served with the United States Air Force. During the Korean War he was a supply specialist stationed at Tacoma, Washington. He was a lifetime carpenter, cabinet maker and custom home builder; Bill had built fifty-five custom homes. He enjoyed working to the fullest. Mr. Kimbrough was the carpentry instructor for West Plains High School from 1985 to 1995. After retiring, he went back to woodworking and building, until his health failed. His entire blended family brought him great joy, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. Kimbrough was a Christian and loved working for the Lord; he read his Bible daily for as long as he could and lastly attended Olde Tyme Full Gospel Church.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy Kimbrough; two children, Lanny Kimbrough and wife, Deana and Chuck Kimbrough and wife, Erin and their mother, Shirley Kimbrough; two step-daughters, Tracy Morris and husband, George Bressie and Jeannie Cox and husband, David; seven grandchildren, Andrea Edwards Dewey and husband, Matthew, Katie Kimbrough Johnson, Andrew Kimbrough, Abbey Kimbrough, Kyle Kimbrough, Zach Cox and wife, Rachel and Courtney Cox Hamilton and husband, Matthew; seven great-grandchildren, Cora, Emma, Ava and Finn Dewey and Blake, Karlee and Nate Johnson; one sister, Alma Bowman; one brother, Benny Kimbrough and wife, Phyllis; his mother-in-law, Lorine Gannon; one brother-in-law, Charles Gannon and wife, Jayne; one sister-in-law, Vicki Jones and husband, Max; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, one daughter, Cynthia (Kimbrough) Edwards, three grandchildren, Erin Edwards, Michael Kimbrough and Zebulon Cox, three brothers, Brad Jr., Feltman and Franklin Dean Kimbrough, two sisters, Thelma Isaacs and Wilda Underwood and his father-in-law, Gene Gannon, preceded him in death.
Mr. Kimbrough will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or Gideon Bible Society and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
A Celebration of Life Service for Carol Jean Brown, 62, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 13, 2020, at First Church of God, 1700 Wayhaven, West Plains, Missouri.
Ms. Brown passed away at 8:22 a.m., Monday, May 4, 2020 at Ozarks Medical Center.
She was born August 12, 1957, at West Plains, Missouri, to Curtis Neal Brown and Mildred Stone Brown. Carol worked in admitting and was a switch board operator for many years at Ozarks Medical Center and had developed friendships with many first responders. She had an amazing capacity to love, and did so with everything she had. Carol was always looking out for others and trying to help. Even though she never had children of her own, countless babies and littles, including so many nieces and nephews, were loved on by her over the years. Her family will miss her, but know without a doubt that she is running toward our Savior and singing in that Heavenly Choir with her precious Mama and Daddy, and brother. The family would like to thank all who have been so sweet to Carol thru the years; she loved you all.
She is survived by one brother, Curtis Brown and wife, Janet, Katy, Texas; one sister, Margaret Koontz and husband, Henry, Springfield, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents and one brother, Larry Brown, preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or charity of choice and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Funeral services for Orbie Dale May, 77 , West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 10 , 2020 at the Langston Street Chapel , under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. May passed away at 11:39 a.m., June 5 , 2020, at the Ozark Medical Center Hospital.
He was born October 25, 1942, at Elijah, Missouri, to Claudie May and Martha Moss May. On April 21, 1973, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Wilma Josephine Haddock, who preceded him in death on October 2, 2016. Orbie graduated from Bakersfield School with the class of 1960 and had worked as a truck driver. He loved hunting with his hounds. He enjoyed visiting and telling stories with his family and friends. Orbie was of the Church of Christ faith.
He is survived by one daughter, Sherri Russell and husband, Dennis, West Plains, Missouri; two grandchildren; Cody Russell and wife, Randi, West Plains, Missouri and Lindy Shultz and husband, Derek, Flagstaff, Arizona; four great grandchildren; Colton, Brynlee, Tucker and Nadia; one brother; Palmer May, Halfway, Missouri; one sister; Eva Garner and husband, Ed, Newport News, Virginia; and many nieces and nephews.
His parents, wife, Wilma May, two brothers, Dorman May and Elwood May and one sister Jackie Kreger preceded him in death.
Mr. May’s visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. June 9, Tuesday, at the Langston Street Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Gospel Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gospel Hill Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775. Online condolences may be expressed at www.robertsondrago.com.
Funeral services for H. Lorene Parris, 90, of West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Lorene Parris, wife of Robert A. Parris, Jr., and daughter of the late Grover Cleveland Crow and Martha Rosa Lee McCain Crow, was born on January 5, 1930, in Bernie, Missouri, and passed away at 9:45 a.m., on Monday, June 1, 2020, and went home to Heaven to be with her Savior.
Lorene Crow was united in marriage to Robert A. Parris, Jr., on May 31, 1947, in Piggot, Arkansas. They were married for 73 years and have been rural residents of West Plains for the past 46 years. She was a wonderful Christian wife and mother and will be dearly missed. She is survived by her husband, Robert of the family home; by four sons, Stephen and Cheryl Parris of Sunnyvale, California, David and Mandy Parris of Naples, Florida, Michael and Denise Parris of Marshall, Missouri, and Mark and Tonia Parris of Claremore, Oklahoma; by one daughter, Karen and Tom Bird of Pottersville, Missouri; by four brothers, Cleo Crow of Warrenton, Missouri, Glen Crow of Titusville, Florida, Louis Crow of Volo, Illinois, and Clyde Crow of Clio, Michigan; by one sister, Loreda and Melvin Low of Dexter, Missouri; and by nine grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents, Lorene was preceded in death by seven brothers, Shelby Crow, Wenzil Crow, Denzil Crow, Robert Crow, Paul Crow, Kenneth Crow, and Grover, C. Crow, Jr.; by one sister, Nettie Lou Fralick; and by one grandson, Benjamin Parris.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 until 10:00 a.m., Tuesday at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Valley Cemetery. We express our heartfelt “Thank you” and appreciation for the excellent service and assistance of the Kindred At Home Family as well as the loving hospice care of the Compassus Team.
