Obituaries

Graveside services for Darlis Irene Harris, 86, Queen City, Missouri, formerly of West Plains, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Harris passed away at 2:57 p.m., Saturday, August 15, 2020, at Kirksville Manor, Kirksville, Missouri.

She was born June 18, 1934, at Metz, Missouri, to James Hubert Jones and Lydia Mae Roush Jones.  On June 29, 1951, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to John Riley Harris, who preceded her in death on October 18, 2016.  Mrs. Harris worked at International Shoe Factory before her retirement.  She enjoyed crafting and sewing and was an exceptional cook.  Mrs. Harris was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church, West Plains.

She is survived by one son, John H. Harris and wife, Kathryn; four grandchildren, John H. Harris and wife, Debbie, Matthew Harris and wife, Ashlie, Darla White and husband, Jason and R. D. Allen; nine great-grandchildren, Jessica, Jennifer, Rachel, Kaitlyn, Arianna, Benjamin, Josiah, Rebekah and Joseph; one sister, Kay Decker, West Plains; and one sister-in-law, Norma Cooper, Hocomo, Missouri.

Her parents, husband, twin daughters, Vona Freeman and Vonda Wilbanks and one grandson, Brian Ledwa, preceded her in death.

Mrs. Harris will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to Ten Mile Baptist Church Cemetery Fund and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Graveside services for Lehman Rolland Adkisson, 91, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Adkisson passed away at 11:18 p.m., Monday, August 17, 2020, at his home.

He was born April 2, 1929, at Gid, Arkansas, to Lewis G. Adkisson and Abbie Bruce Adkisson.  Lehman attended schools at Mt. Pleasant, Arkansas.  On May 7, 1949, he was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Glenda Virginia Wetzel, who preceded him in death on May 12, 2018.  Mr. Adkisson was a veteran, having served with the United States Army; he received several medals including Korean service medal with three bronze stars, United Nations service medal and good conduct medal.  Mr. Adkisson worked at International Shoe Factory for twenty-nine years, worked with Special Road District, Howell-Oregon Water District and was the owner and operator of West Plains Fence Company for thirty years, retiring in 1992.  He enjoyed bluegrass music and was a founding member of HOBA Bluegrass Park.  He enjoyed being outdoors and deer hunting.  Lehman loved his family.  Mr. Adkisson was a member of Victory Family Worship Center.

He is survived by four children, Brenda Montgomery and husband, David, Willow Springs, Missouri, Ron Adkisson and wife, Becky, Panama City Beach, Florida, Randy Adkisson and wife, Charlotte, West Plains, Missouri and Robin Wray and husband, Bart, Greenbriar, Arkansas; seven grandchildren, Erik Montgomery and wife, Katie, Elaina Martin and husband, Chad, Trevor Hatfield, Kendra Gleghorn and husband, Chad, Nicholas Wray, Spenser Adkisson and Jackie Holliman and husband, Jeremy; thirteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents, wife and two sisters, Lillian Brooks and Gladys Cooper, preceded him in death.

Mr. Adkisson will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to HOBA Bluegrass Park and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Funeral services for Shirley Laverne Blackburn Tyler Goodman, 82, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Shirley passed away at 7:30 a.m., Friday, August 14, 2020, at her home.

She was born November 9, 1937, at Portia, Arkansas, to Alfred William Blackburn and Gladys Mae Shaw Blackburn.  Shirley graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1956.  Before her retirement, she had worked at International Shoe Factory and as a CNA at Pleasant Valley Manor.  She loved her family, especially her grandkids and her dog, Pixy.  Shirley enjoyed NASCAR and watching westerns.

She is survived by three children, John Tyler and wife, Peggy, West Plains, Kelley Tyler and wife, Kristina, West Plains and Kevin Tyler and wife, Niki, Thayer, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Ricky Tyler, Travis Tyler and wife, Niki, Dereck Tyler and wife, Rose, Kelley “Kadie” Tyler, Brady Tyler and wife, Courtney, Laiken Bailey and husband, Ricky and Landon Tyler; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Dwaine Blackburn and wife, Thresa; two nephews, Derrick and Shawn; and many cousins and friends.

Her parents preceded her in death.

Mrs. Goodman will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Monday, 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.

Anthony “Tony” Verdico left this world on August 3, 2020. 

He was born July 26, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, to Rocco and Esther Verdico.  Tony was married on July 21, 1965, at Chicago, Illinois, to Ellie Talsma.  They have two sons, Mark and John Verdico.  Tony had one step-daughter, Sandi Starr and husband, Randy.  Tony was the oldest of ten brothers and sisters, Marie Moore, Rocco Verdico and wife, Ginny, John Verdico and wife, Delores, Teresa Urbanek and husband, Jim, Phyllis Verdico, Aggie Edwards and husband, Don, Frank Verdico and wife, Diane and Carmel Verdico.  He was the uncle of many nieces and nephews, lots of great-nieces and great-nephews, one great-great-niece and one great-great-nephew.

Mr. Verdico was a veteran, having served with the United States Navy and Army Reserves for a total of eighteen years.  He was also a volunteer at the West Plains Senior Center for many years.

His parents, one sister, Lola Verdico, one nephew, Reggie Watson and one great-great-nephew, Langston Bartlett, preceded him in death.

Arrangements were under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Roger Jack “Jackie” Burnett, AKA “Elvis”, 66, Charleston, West Virginia, formerly of West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 15, 2020 at McElmurry Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  The family requests that those attending use social distancing guidelines and masks be worn.

Jackie passed away Friday, August 7, 2020, at CAMC Charleston Memorial Hospital after a short illness.  He went home to join his mother and daddy in Heaven.

He was born in West Plains, Missouri on August 14, 1953.

Although Jackie had Downs Syndrome he lived a full and blessed life, participating and excelling in Special Olympic events such as Baggo (corn hole). Jackie loved playing the guitar, singing, playing corn hole and dancing his heart out at all dances. He loved his hot wheels, Elvis and Dr. Pepper.  He never met a stranger and touched the hearts of everyone he met.

Jackie is preceded in death by his parents, Reverend and Mrs. E. R. Burnett, one sister, Sandra K. Wheat and two brothers, Larry and Norman Burnett.

He is survived by one sister, Mary Anne Smith and husband, Ron; two brothers, Wayne Burnett and Itsy Burnett and wife, Judy; and numerous nieces and nephews, who are all “his favorites”.

Jackie will lie in state from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.   Memorial contributions may be made to Hubbard House in Charleston, West Virginia and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Graveside services for Hervel Leon Bunch, 79, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Bunch passed away at 8:50 p.m., Sunday, August 9, 2020, at his home.

He was born September 14, 1940, at Pomona, Missouri, to Anton James Bunch and Lillie Maye Brixey Bunch.  On March 30, 1963, he was married at West Plains, to Belva Lee Falwell, who preceded him in death on March 9, 2003.  Before his retirement, Mr. Bunch worked at Howell-Oregon Electric Co-op for over forty years.  He loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by two children, Randall Leon Bunch and wife, Pam, West Plains, Missouri and Scott Lee Bunch, Pomona, Missouri, four grandchildren, James David Bunch, Logan Scott Bunch and wife, Hailey, Hallie R. Bunch and Hanna Bunch; two great-grandchildren, Kolby and Anton Bunch; one brother, Charles Bunch, Pomona, Missouri, special friend, Janella Madden; and many nieces and nephews.

His parents, wife and several siblings preceded him in death.

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

Linda Kay Williams, 73, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 4:20 p.m., Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at Baxter Regional Medical Center, Mountain Home, Arkansas.

She was born June 11, 1947, at Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, to Frank Willison and Gladys Todd Willison.  On June 13, 1968, she was married at Lanton, Missouri, to Darrel Williams. 

She is survived by her husband, Darrel Williams, of the family home; two brothers, Virgil Willison and wife, Colleen, Thayer, Missouri and Darrell Willison and wife, Brenda, Salem, Arkansas; one sister, Ester Eldried, Glencoe, Arkansas; and her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Raymond Williams and wife, Peggy, Wiser, Idaho and Jacqueline Evans and husband, Dale, Hocomo, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, three brothers, James, Joe and Mike Willison and two sisters, Hattie Owens and Grace Willison, 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.

Sue Garner Hall, 79, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 7:30 a.m., August 8, 2020, at West Plains, Missouri.

She was born in Calico Rock, Arkansas, on December 21, 1940 to Noel and Bernice King Garner.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Jerry Garner.

At an early age Sue and her parents moved to West Plains where she would live the rest of her life except for a short time in Fort Ord, California, when her husband Jerry was in the Army.  Sue grew up with three younger brothers and a father who were intensely interested in athletics. Growing up she could never walk down the hall to her bed room without navigating basketball defense moves by her brothers. All the practice paid off as the brothers played basketball at West Plains High School and one brother, Gary, played for Missouri University and went on to coach college level basketball winning the NCAA Division II National Championship for Fort Hayes State in Kansas. Her youngest brother Roger was the Zizzer baseball coach for many years and the other brother, always referred to as Jerry Garner, remained an avid fan of the sport seeing as many as three or four games a day upon retirement. Sue also had athletic ability but girls in the fifties were not encouraged to develop it. She had to settle for amazing her son Daniel with her ability to water ski and glide into shore without getting her hair wet. She was also an avid tennis player. It was not surprising when Sue married a basketball player, her high school sweet-heart, Jerry Hall. Jerry played four years for what is now Missouri State University. Jerry and Sue were married August 27, 1960. They were avid Grizzly Boosters and could always be seen at the Grizzly Games rooting for the home team.  Jerry and Sue have two sons, David Garner Hall and Daniel Lee Hall. Daniel and his partner Eyal Haim live in San Francisco and David and his wife Dana live in West Plains. David and Dana have two sons, Samuel and Andrew, who enjoyed the full attention and pride of their grandmother “GiGi,” as the boys called her. She had a special voice, never heard by her sons, used only for Samuel and Andrew. The special voice was never demanding or harsh but kind and only “suggested” when it was time to get out of the swimming pool and go home.  Family was a priority in Sue’s life. She enjoyed family reunions and especially the opportunity to spend time with her King cousins at the reunions in Calico Rock.  Some of her fondest memories were of the early morning walks with her long-time friend, Kay Garrett. After her mother passed away, Sue became a mainstay in the remaining years of her father Noel’s life.  Sue was an excellent cook and was especially known for her custard pies and lasagna. She appreciated tidiness and seeing numbers lined in straight columns. This skill was put to good use in the many years she worked in the office of the family business. Her working career ended with a diagnosis of Lewy Body Dementia. She met this challenge with the grace and stoicism of her nature. Her caretakers found her always kind, appreciative and non-demanding. Her husband Jerry was constant in his attention to her care by going to help feed and care for her every day until Covid-19 caused him to halt his visits to the Greenhouse at West Vue. The staff continued to give her kind and considerate care until her death.  Sue’s last few years were difficult for her, her family and friends. She has now found peace through her faith in Jesus Christ. She was a long time and faithful member of the First Baptist Church of West Plains.

Due to the pandemic there will be no service, but a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, the Garnett Library or the Jerry and Sue Hall Grizzly Endowed Scholarship at MSU, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Larry Dale French, 68, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at  1:31 p.m., Friday, August 7, 2020, at the Ozark Medical Center in West Plains, Missouri.

He was born April 24, 1952, at Davenport, Iowa to Genevieve Stark French  and James French.  Larry loved his children as well as his grandchildren.  

He is survived by his son, Cory French and wife Lori of Dodge City, Kansas, His Daughter Valerie Wilson and husband Shawn of West Plains, Missouri and a Step-son Scott VonBurge  of Trenton, Missouri, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. 

His parents, one brother Joseph French and one nephew Joey French, preceded him in death. 

Graveside services for Sandra Lee Huckabey, 64, Pomona, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 7, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, White Church, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Huckabey passed away at 7:40 a.m., Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at her home. She was born November 10, 1955 at Oak Park, Illinois to Rudolph”Rudy” Eck and Goldie Delplan Eck.

Mrs. Huckabey graduated from the West Plains High School and on August 13, 1977, was married at White Church, Missouri to Joseph Huckabey.  She enjoyed the farm and being out of doors.  Sandra loved her husband, children and grandchildren.  Mrs. Huckabey was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph Huckabey, of the family home; two children, J. L. Huckabey and wife, Christy, Peace Valley, Missouri and Catherine Cyr and husband, Lucas, West Plains, Missouri; three grandchildren, Kimber, Tymber and Colt; and many nieces.

Her parents and one sister, Debbie, preceded her in death.

A Graveside services for Norma Jeanne Adams, 83, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, August 7, 2020 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Adam died 4:08 a.m., Sunday, August 2, 2020 at West Vue Nursing Center.  She was born March 15, 1937 at Hickman, Kentucky the daughter of William Paul Pierson and Mary Alice Mast Pierson.  On June 2, 1955, she was married at Hernando, Mississippi to Eugene (Gene) Adams who preceded her in death on August 31, 2013.  Before her retirement, Mrs. Adams was employed as a bookkeeper at Burton Creek Pharmacy.  She loved to watch college basketball, Cardinal’s baseball and reading.  She loved her family, especially her grandkids.

She is survived by four children, Leslie “Jane” Pingleton and husband, Larry, West Plains, Missouri, David Adams and wife, Lisa, Fenton, Missouri, Karen Toellner and husband, Bil, Fort Worth, Texas and Sharon Adams, Columbia, Missouri; five grandchildren, Billy “Bud” Toellner, Mat Toellner, Courtney Woodruff, Seth Pingleton and EmmaCarter; one brother, Jim Watson and wife, Debbie, State of Florida; two sisters, Beth Moore, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Dixie Barnett, Springfield, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, two sisters, Billie June Black and Betty Sue Sizemore and one brother, Earnest Pierson, preceded her in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes Children’s Hospital and may be left or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Family and friends of Terry “Bo” Pace, 68, West Plains, Missouri are invited to a reception beginning at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the West Plains Country Club.

Terry “Bo” Pace passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri, after a brief illness.

He was born to Brack and LouVenia Hogsed Pace on April 2, 1952 at home on the Pace Family Farm; therefore creating a love of agriculture from the very beginning.

A 1970 graduate of West Plains High School, he enjoyed representing his school as an athlete in football, basketball and baseball.  While playing on the football team his senior year as co-captain, the team earned the first undefeated season and first time in state playoff competition for the Zizzers. He also enjoyed playing basketball and being a member of the 1970 undefeated baseball team for the Zizzers.  He was president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, attended Boy’s State, and was a member of many other clubs.

On October 15, 1972, he married his high school sweetheart, Sunie McNevin in West Plains, Missouri.  To this union they were blessed with their daughter, Suzannah.

The couple made their home in West Plains where Bo started his career as a lifelong salesman working for West Plains Veterinary Supply and the Ozark Horse Trader from where he retired in 2014.  Knowing Bo could not sit still for long and continuing his appreciation of agriculture he began seasonal work for Tyree Fertilizer.  He always looked forward to his Tuesday and Wednesday trips to the sale barn, Thursday golf outings with his buddies and spending time on the lake with friends. He never met a stranger and always greeted you with a big smile and a joke.

Bo was a true champion in his support of West Plains.  In his lifelong selfless service to his community through his involvement with such organization as the West Plains High School FFA Alumni Association, University of Missouri Extension Council, Cystic Fibrosis Association of West Plains.  He also served 12 years on the West Plains R-7 School Board holding the position of Vice President at the time he left the board.  In addition, he served as a board member on the Missouri School Board Association.  He was most recently serving as a delegate for MFA Oil District 8-Mid South.  He was currently serving as a member of the Committee on Ministry for the John Calvin Presbytery.  He was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in West plains where he was an elder and was currently serving as treasurer. Bo spent may years serving on the Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Booster Club Executive Board of Directors where he served as president along with being involved in many other MSU-West Plains committees and events.

Bo’s work of serving his community did not go unnoticed. He received the 2004 Chairman’s Award from the Greater West Plains Chamber of Commerce in recognition of his public service and support of the West Plains community; the 2006 Grizzly Track Award for his enthusiasm and support of Grizzly Athletics; and the 2015 Distinguished Zizzer Alumnus award for being a positive role model for students and for having made a positive contribution to West Plains.

He is survived by his wife, of 47 years, Sunie, one daughter, Suzannah, two brothers, Mike Pace and wife, Diana, and Randy Pace and wife Sherry, father-in-law, Jack McNevin, sisters-in-law, Susie Warden, Sandy McNevin and Sally Watkins; and many nieces and nephews along with other relatives and friends.

His parents, grandparents, Thomps and Martha Pace, H. J. and Vida Hogsed, and mother-in-law, Marian McNevin , precede him in death.

Private family memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2020

Memorial contributions in memory of Bo Pace may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of West Plains or the West Plains High School FFA Alumni Association and maybe left or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Christopher Lee Woolbright, 45, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Blanche Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Woolbright died 6:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at his home.  He was born July 14, 1975 at West Plains, Missouri to Vurna Stowers White.  He graduated from the Willow Springs High School with the Class of 1994.  He enjoyed deer hunting and fishing with Vanessa.

He is survived by his daughter, Vanessa Woolbright; his parents, Dale and Vurna White, West Plains, Missouri; one brother, Richard White and wife, Anna, West Plains, Missouri; two sisters, Rachell Tomlinson and husband, Ronald, Waynesville, Missouri and Jennifer Henson and husband, Michael, Richland, Missouri; special Uncle Linn; and several nephews, uncles and cousins.

His grandparents, Virgil and Dorothy Stowers and Harley and Nola White preceded him in death.

Mr. Woolbright will lie in state from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 7th, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Blanche Cemetery and may be left or mailed to Robertson-Drago FuneralHome.

Jake Rowlett, 51, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 1:15 p.m., Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at his home.  Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

William David McCarty, 68, Pomona, Missouri, passed away at 6:00 a.m., Saturday, August 1, 2020, at his home.  Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Jimmy Doyle Powell, 64, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 6:00 a.m., Friday, July 31, 2020, at his home.

He was born August 15, 1955, at Mammoth Springs, Arkansas to Frieda Grigg Powell and Lowell Powell.  On September 28, 1978, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Roxann Powell, who preceded him in death on May 31, 2018. They were married for over thirty eight years. Jimmy loved his wife, Roxann. He was a hard worker who took pride in his work. He was a loyal employee to Garnett Wood Products for more than thirty seven years. His grandchildren Kadence and Sadie were his world.    

He is survived by his daughters, Patricia Powell and Tabitha Powell, two grandchildren, Kadence and Sadie, one brother Tommy Powell and one sister Sherry Powell.

His parents, and wife Roxann Powell, preceded him in death. 

Graveside services for Joyce Busbey, 79, Peace Valley, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at the Bennett Chapel Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Busbey passed away at 10:15a.m., August 01, 2020 in Peace Valley, Missouri at the family home.

Joyce was born in Camdenton, Missouri to Everett Wallander and Mattie Marler Wallander on May 29, 1941. She married John Busbey on October 31, 1959 in Peace Valley, Missouri. Joyce loved her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She had a great passion for cooking for her family and enjoyed sewing for them as well. Joyce loved her dogs so much she treated them as if they was her children. Mrs. Busbey was a member of the Hill Top Holiness Church in Peace Valley.  

She is survived by her husband John Busbey, seven children, Dewayne Busbey and wife, Mary, Peace Valley, Missouri, Danny Busbey ,Peace Valley, Missouri, Rusty Busbey and wife Brenda, Peace Valley, Missouri, Lee Busbey and wife Julie, Mountain View, Missouri, Roy Busbey, Peace Valley, Missouri, Connie Tucker and husband Brad, Mountain View, Missouri and Tena Harden, Peace Valley, Missouri, 20 grandchildren Justin Busbey and wife Tiffany, Trish Martin and husband Carl, Ethan Busbey and wife Ericka, Wesley Duckett and wife Alex, Christina Duckett, Matthew Busbey and girlfriend Brittnee, Cheyenne Busbey, Billie Kendrick and husband Adam, Katie Busbey, Bethany Busbey, Tiffany King and husband Travis, Dillon Busbey and wife Kim, Jake, Cody and Shelby Summers, Joey Busbey, Carolina Tucker, Dakota Tucker and girlfriend Megan, Shane Harden and girlfriend Jordyn, David Harden and wife Courtney and 24 great grandchildren, Landen Volner, Kyle, Cordaya and Alyssa Duckett, Mason, Aiden, Junior, Kaylee and Maria Duckett, Rosie and August Tucker, Madi Burnett, Gunnar Busbey, Hailee Martin, Remington and Rhett Busbey, Hunter Busbey, Randalynn and Raelyn Fish, Annalyn and Garreth Busbey, Peyton, Matthew and Jamey Harden, two sisters, Judy Wallander, Gail Anderson and husband Andy, three brothers, Donald Wallander and wife Pam, Dale Wallander and wife Barb, David Wallander and wife Sue.

Her parents, one daughter, Catherine Busbey, one grandson, Jonathan Busbey, one brother, Terry Wallander and one sister, Shirley McQueen preceded her in death.

Mrs. Busbey will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, at the Langston Street Chapel of  Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Bennett Chapel Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Graveside services for Doris Hardin, 89, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 3, 2020 at Hurst Cemetery, Fulton County, Arkansas, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Hardin passed away on July 30, 2020 in West Plains at Ozark Medical Center.

Doris was born in Hoisington, Kansas to Francis Womack and Alpha Mae Berry on July 13, 1931. She married Roy C. Hardin on November 1, 1946 in West Plains, Missouri at the age of 15. Doris worked as a beautician and owned a salon that she ran out of her home for many years while raising her children. She was a member of the First Assembly of God in Pomona, Missouri and was involved in various social clubs in the area.

She is survived by four children, Roy Neal Hardin, Sr. and wife, Pam, Brenda Lawrence and husband, Danny, Wanda McGrew and husband, Mike and Bobby Hardin and wife, Tammi; in addition, she is survived by a blessing of 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

Her parents, husband, one son, Edward Hardin, three grandsons, Logan Hardin, Casey Hillis and Jeffrey Lawrence, two brothers, Paul Womack and Bobby Womack and four sisters, Kathryn Divelbiss,  Bonnie Wagoner, Elsie Cooley and Barbara Rains, preceded her in death.,

The family of Doris wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the community of family and friends that loved Doris throughout the years.

Mrs. Hardin will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Sunday, 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.

Jean Elizabeth Burch, 87, Pomona, Missouri, passed away at 11:07 p.m., Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at her home.

She was born October 1, 1932, at Chicago, Illinois, to Edwin and Thelma Freeston.  On June 8, 1951, she was married at Berwyn, Illinois, to Leonard Anthony Burch, who preceded her in death on January 15, 2015.  Mrs. Burch was a homemaker and had lived in Libertyville and Chicago, Illinois.  She also enjoyed her home and farm in Koshkonong for a number of years with her husband prior to moving to Pomona.  Jean enjoyed cooking, baking, mowing and puzzles.  She loved her all of her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by four children, Linda Webb, Debbie Purol and husband, Jeff, Vivian Burch and Paula May and husband, Steven; six grandchildren, Zack Purol, Aaron Purol, Courtney Collins, Shelby Cagle, Jordan May and Kimberly Webb; and nine great-grandchildren, Aria, Tobi, Logan, Madisyn, Ryker, Rynleigh, Bentley, Brycen and Tucker.

Her parents, husband, two daughters, Laura and Renee and one grandson, Adam, preceded her in death.

Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.