Funeral services for Jewell Gardner, 86, Caulfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Amy Baptist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Gardner passed away at 3:10 p.m., Friday, May 17, 2019, at Ozarks Medical Center.
She was born September 22, 1932, at Albany, Texas, to James Loren Young and Lora Clevola Rhoads Young. Jewell graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1950. She was a Registered Nurse at Ozarks Medical Center. She enjoyed gardening and needlework of all kinds; she loved nature and animals, especially bird watching. Mrs. Gardner was a member of Amy Baptist Church.
She is survived by one step-son, Jerry Lee Gardner, Springfield, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Lucille Young, Claremont, California; several nieces and nephews, including Gerald Fite and James Fite and wife, Laurie; special family friends, Jeff Yielding, Sally Stasney, Kate Pace and Jean Freeman; and many cousins.
Her parents, one brother, Jimmy O. Young and two sisters, Kaye Young and Jenny Fite, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Amy Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to Amy Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Sawyer Dean Chase, 4 month old infant son of Brandon Chase and Diana Surritte, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 20, 2019 at Pottersville Baptist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Sawyer went to be with the Angels on Sunday, May 12, 2019.
He was born January 12, 2019, at West Plains, Missouri.
Sawyer is survived by his parents, Brandon Chase and Diana Surritte; twin brother, Scott Donald Chase; grandparents, Joseph Chase and Carolyn Surritte; aunts and uncles, Jacob Chase, Joshua Chase, Donna and Paul Fiquett, Debra and James Flores, Deirdra Cunningham and Dorinda Housley; many adopted aunts and uncles; and many cousins.
His grandparents, Renee Chase and Donald Surritte and one aunt, Delana Surritte, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Sunday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Gospel Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Family and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Angel May Due-Lashley and Braylen Dean Due-Lashley, infant twins of Chance Lashley and Catherine Due, West Plains, Missouri will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Babyland in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Angel May went to be with the Angels on May 14, 2019 and Braylen Dean on May 16, 2019.
They were born May 14, 2019, at Ozarks Medical Center.
They are survived by their parents, Chance Lashley and Catherine Due; three brothers, Deagan James Lashley, Zane Carter Lashley and Bentlee Gaven Due; two sisters, Annaleah Rayne Due and Zoe Juliann Due; grandparents, Brent and Cindy Lashley, Mistelle Biggers and Sherry Due; great-grandparents, LuAnn McKee, Manuel and Ruby Due, Bill and Joann Haddock, Jim and Emma Lashley and Virginia Worley; Aunts and Uncles, Randall Calvin Due, Christopher Brent Due, Madison Shae Lamb, Kenzee Michelle Collins, Karlee Mistelle Collins and Courtney Logan Lashley; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Their grandfather, Randall Due and great-grandfather, Jim Worley, preceded them in death.
Funeral services for Carl William Brown, 94, Mt. Vernon, Missouri, formerly of West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 17, 2019 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Brown passed away at 6:38 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Missouri Veterans Home, Mt. Vernon, Missouri.
He was born December 17, 1924, at Pomona, Missouri, to Wesley Brown and Girtha Hall Brown. On August 16, 1943, he was married at Pomona, Missouri, to Fanny Mae Pankey, who preceded him in death on January 29, 2013. Mr. Brown was a World War II Veteran, having served with the United States Army. For a number of years, he worked in the cutting department at Rawlings Sporting Goods, Willow Springs, Missouri. Mr. Brown was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and enjoyed fishing and woodworking. He was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Collins Chapel, Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
He is survived by two children, William Leon Brown and wife, Rose and Brenda Thompson; five grandchildren, Rich Thompson, Jr. and wife, Shawn, Robert W. Brown and wife, Jamie, Danny Brown, Tina Thompson and Betheny Doherty and husband, Jeff; three great-grandchildren, Matthew Brown, Audrey Thompson and Blaine Thompson; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, wife, son-in-law, Richard Thompson and five brothers, Floyd, Clifford, Paul, Roy and Donald Brown, preceded him in death.
Mr. Brown will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Don Collins, 72, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 16, 2019 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Collins passed away at 8:00 p.m., Sunday, May 12, 2019 at his home.
He was born February 12, 1947, at Siloam Springs, Missouri, to Darrell Omard Collins and Helen Louise Collins. He enjoyed collecting jewelry and guns and loved turkey hunting and fishing.
He is survived by one brother, Clifford Collins; one sister, Mary Uchtman and husband, Billy; his nieces and nephew, Mandy Bean, Angela Deckard and Bozo Collins; and eight great-nieces and great-nephews.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Siloam Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Siloam Springs Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Lowell Dwight Lovan, 72, Dora, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 13, 2019 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Lovan passed away at 12:10 a.m., Thursday, May 9, 2019 at his home.
He was born April 30, 1947, at Twin Bridges, Missouri, to Clyde Thomas Lovan and Velma Collins Lovan. On July 24, 1970, he was married at Dora, Missouri, to Sally Cash. Mr. Lovan was a logger and loved his work. He enjoyed riding and pulling horses and loved spending time with his family and his many friends. Mr. Lovan was a Christian.
He is survived by his wife, Sally Cash Lovan, of the family home; two children, Sarah DePriest and husband, Allen, Dora, Missouri and Emmy Lou Ellison and husband, Mike, Gainesville, Missouri; five grandchildren, Seth Lovan and wife, Kelsie, Cally DePriest, Cash DePriest, Lori Ellison and Tyler Ellison; and one great-grandson, Wade Lowell Lovan.
His parents, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Glen and Fay Cash and brother and sister-in-law, Glen and Geraldine Lovan, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Sunday, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Ball Cemetery.
Funeral services for Goldie Mae Bartley, 82, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 11, 2019 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Bartley passed away at 9:07 a.m., Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Missouri.
She was born January 21, 1937, to Jesse Lawrence and Lillie Tabor Lawrence. In 1953 she was married to Ray Edmon Belcher, who preceded her in death December 3, 1972. On March 12, 1988, she was married at Dora, Missouri, to Robert Louis Bartley, who preceded her in death on June 3, 2003. Before her retirement she worked at McQuay Norris, also known as Eaton and later known as Invensys. Goldie enjoyed fishing, camping, crocheting, quilting and making clothing for babies. Her family was an important part of her life. Mrs. Bartley was a Christian.
She is survived by her companion, Pete Georgecopoules; four children, Mary Jo Hawkins and husband, Randy, West Plains, Missouri, Michael Pasco and wife, Pam, Toledo, Ohio, Loretta Collins and husband, Max, West Plains, Missouri and Debra Trott and husband, Norman, Mountain Home, Arkansas; fourteen grandchildren; forty great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husbands, one son, Steven Belcher, three brothers and three sisters, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Family or The Kidney Foundation and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
A Celebration of Life service for Barbara Sue Hensley Lee, 80, Springfield, Missouri, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 11, 2019 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Barbara went to be with the Lord at 3:50 a.m., Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Glendale Gardens, Springfield, Missouri.
She was born April 24, 1939, at Pottersville, Missouri, to Walter Silas Hensley and Vernie Edna Davis Hensley. A graduate of Bakersfield High School, Barbara began her career as a legal secretary in West Plains, then in Springfield and moving back to West Plains where she worked for the City of West Plains before becoming manager of the West Plains Housing Authority. After leaving the housing authority, Barbara became personal secretary to the Dean of the civil engineering department at the University of Missouri at the Rolla campus. While at UMR she became a certified professional secretary and was a member and secretary of the Rolla chapter of the National Secretaries Association. In 1992, she became office manager for Losh Communications in Springfield, retiring in 2007. Barbara was a long time member of the Broadway United Methodist Church, Springfield.
She is survived by two sisters, Shirley Callahan, West Plains and Violet Losh, Springfield; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, one son, Stan Lee, three brothers, Thurman, Neil and Lowell Hensley and five sisters, Charlene Huffman, Dorothy Spencer, Ruby Huffman, Irene White and Mildred Rutan, preceded her in death.
Burial will be in the Pottersville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pottersville Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Charles Allen Lethem, 81, Moody, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 12, 2019, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Lethem passed away at 11:10 p.m., Monday, May 6, 2019 at his home.
He was born August 6, 1937, at Glendale, Arizona, to Emmett Lethem and Bernadean Meredith Lethem. On December 30, 1975, he was married at Phoenix, Arizona, to Anna Marie Cofer. Mr. Lethem was a veteran, having served with the United States Navy. Before his retirement, he worked as a Journey lineman at Arizona Power Company for thirty-three and a half years. He was a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the NRA. Mr. Lethem was of the Baptist faith and had served as a Deacon at his home church in Arizona.
He is survived by his wife, Anna Lethem, of the family home; four children, Michael Lethem and wife, Lisa, Phoenix, Arizona, Darrell Phillippe, West Plains, Missouri, Rex Phillippe and wife, Kristin, Thayer, Missouri and Cheri Berkson and husband, Bruce, Sedona, Arizona; thirteen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; one brother, Ray Lethem and wife, Norma, Tonto Basin, Arizona; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, one daughter, Lori Ann Lethem and one brother, Edward Lethem, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the South Fork Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors Project and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Elva Dean Lamb Kreger, 82, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 10, 2019 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Kreger passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 at Ozarks Medical Center.
She was born July 3, 1936, in Ozark County, Missouri, to Claudie Elva May and Martha “Lorene” Moss May. Jackie attended Oak Mound School. On February 20, 1953, she was married to Herbert Ray Lamb, who preceded her in death on May 18, 1987. In her later years, Jackie had worked as a hostess at Ramada Inn and worked at Hardee’s. She enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren. Mrs. Kreger was a member of Central Church of Christ.
She is survived by three children, Herbert D. Lamb, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Linda S. VonCannon, Yorktown, Virginia and Tami R. Dudgeon and husband, Alan, West Plains, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Mary Hillyard, James Stovall, Brittany Brown, Daniel VonCannon, Tasha Phegley, Lane Dudgeon and Tate Dudgeon; many great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Dorman May, Orb May and Palmer May; one sister, Eva Garner; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, daughter, Cathy “Cat” Lamb, grandson, James Lyle “J.L.” Cockrum and brother, Elwood May, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 7:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Gospel Hill Cemetery.
Funeral services for Anthony Dean Cheshire, 50, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 9, 2019 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Cheshire passed away at 8:15 p.m., Saturday, May 4, 2019 at his home.
He was born October 5, 1968, at Flint, Michigan, to Loy Dean Cheshire and Patsy Jones Cheshire Coffman. On September 20, 2014, he was married at West Plains, to Brenda Holloway. He loved football and working on the riverboats. Tony collected Hot Wheels cars and enjoyed to play catch with anyone that was willing.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Cheshire; his mother, Patsy Coffman; grandmother, Nadine Jones; two sisters, Amy Williams and husband, Joe and Tracy Webers and husband, Stuart; niece and nephews, Summer Webers, Ty Webers, Dreydan Williams and Keegan Williams.
His father and grandparents preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the State Line Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Family and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Jack E. DeNeut, son of the late Clair and Sophie DeNeut was born on September 26, 1928 in Newton, Iowa. He departed this life to join his Savior Jesus on May 4, 2019, at his home in West Plains, Missouri.
Jack was united in marriage to his beautiful bride and the love of his life, Juanita Louise Carlisle, on September 1, 1950, in LaPorte City, Iowa. To this union was born two children, Michael Craig and Jackie Lynn. Jack was a journeyman plumber for most of his working life. He retired from the St. Louis plumbers Union after many years of service and later settled in West Plains, Missouri. Jack accepted Jesus as his Savior and was a Christian. He enjoyed woodworking, visiting friends at the West Plains Senior Center, and watching his grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s sporting events. He was an avid gardener and was well-known for giving away his produce, selling his vegetables to local businesses and maintaining his stand at the farmer’s market. He enjoyed growing various flowers and vegetables, often spending hours a day working in his greenhouses and garden. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren dearly, and enjoyed sharing his knowledge of life and gardening with his family. This poem was written by Jack’s granddaughter-in-law about Jack and his great-grandson: “I’m Great Grandpa’s garden buddy. We don’t care if it’s dry or muddy! We dig in the ground and plant the seed; we pick all the vegetables we need! We love to watch the flowers grow! Great Grandpa’s plants are the best you know! I visit his farmer’s market stand; Great Grandpa’s produce is in high demand! The smell of a tomato, the taste of a pepper, from Great Grandpa’s garden there’s nothing better! Great Grandpa loves me, he tells me so. His seeds of love in my heart do grow. Great Grandpa and me we’re two peas in a pod. The love we share is a blessing from God!”
Jack is preceded in death by his father, mother, and two brothers, Richard and Jean.
He is survived by his wife, Juanita of West Plains, Missouri; a sister, Merle Carlisle of Kirksville, MO; a son, Michael DeNeut of Alaska; a daughter, Jackie Douglas and husband Carl of West Plains, Missouri; three grandsons, Lucas Douglas and wife Amanda of West Plains, Missouri; Brent Douglas of Springfield, Missouri; Nathan DeNeut of Ohio; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Jack will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.
A Celebration of Life service will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
A private graveside service will be held at Precinct Cemetery, Earlville, Illinois, for Elizabeth Cheyne Holliday, 87, West Plains, Missouri.
Mrs. Holliday passed away at 6:25 p.m., Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Ozarks Medical Center.
She was born July 4, 1931, at Narrogin, Western Australia, to Robert John Morrison and Ann Brander Morrison. On September 25, 1955, she was married at Earlville, Illinois, to William Earl Holliday, who preceded her in death on December 21, 2015. She attended schools in the Perth Western Australia area, including Noombling, Rivervale, Wandering, Codjitoetine, Victoria Park and also took correspondence classes. Elizabeth graduated from Perth Girls High School and attended Stanley School of Dress Cutting and Design, graduating in 1948. She worked for Stanley School from 1951 to 1954 teaching dressmaking to 5th through 12th grades. She opened a dressmaking shop in Narrogin, Western Australia in 1948 which she ran for three years. In 1952, she received her teacher’s diploma and continued teaching in many private schools and night classes until she resigned in 1955 to travel. Elizabeth worked in a shoe store in Perth Australia. She moved to the United States in 1955 and to Missouri in 1976; she worked at several other jobs, retiring in 1999 from Pleasant Valley Manor. While living in Illinois she was involved with the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and was a homeroom mother at school. By the time she moved to the United States she had traveled the world; at times even traveling alone at a young age to Singapore. Her passion was her family and knowing what all were up to; she loved to travel and tell stories about her life and experiences. Elizabeth never met a stranger and within minutes of meeting someone, she would know their life story and vice versa. She soaked up information like a sponge. Elizabeth was a great cook; people would come each year to the church bazaar to purchase her famous sugar cookies and pecan pies. She enjoyed making embroidered items, such as pillow cases and baby blankets for family and friends. With her passing a great wealth of knowledge is lost and she will forever be missed by all. Mrs. Holliday was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.
She is survived by four children, Kim Rose and husband, Robert, Gary Holliday and wife, Jody, Kari Moore and husband, Wes and Timothy Holliday and wife, Christy; eleven grandchildren, John Klatt and significant other, Jeni Woods, Nathan, Kharli and significant other, Colin, Chantal, Tanner Holliday and significant other, Amanda Hill, Wade Holliday, Michael Moore and wife, Miranda, Allie Moore and significant other, Oliver Bollinger, Aaron Moore and wife, Ashley, Aine Holliday and Liam Holliday; fourteen great-grandchildren, Owen, Bentlee, Lillee, Charlee, Georgee, Neveigha, Nicholas, Shelby, Presley, Thayden, Adrian, David, James and Jackson; and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, one daughter, Jan Holliday, two granddaughters, Shea Lynn Holliday and Rachel Klatt, two sisters and three brothers, preceded her in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Judy Jones, 80, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 3, 2019 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Jones passed away at 3:20 p.m., Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at West Vue Nursing Center.
She was born August 9, 1938, in Germany. On August 12, 1961, she was married at Redondo Beach, California, to Harmon Jones, who preceded her in death. She enjoyed gardening and yardwork. Mrs. Jones was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nephews, Todd and Robyn Vanatter, Leah Wilkins, Jason and Pat Vanatter, Ashlynn Vanatter, Dillon Pike, Deseree’ Wilkins and Suzie and Torri Vanatter; one sister-in-law, Charlotte Huff; one brother; and two sisters.
Her parents, husband and one sister preceded her in death.
Mrs. Jones will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Jesse Fred Atkinson, 68, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Curry Street Church of Christ, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Atkinson passed away at 11:42 a.m., Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Ozarks Medical Center, surrounded by his friends and family, including most importantly, his best friend, Patsy Atkinson.
He was born May 13, 1950, at Moody, Missouri, to James Ross Atkinson and Doll Onetta Brown Atkinson. Jess graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1968. He lived life to the fullest and passed away while doing what he enjoyed most, spending time in the outdoors with his best friend, Patsy. After many years of adventures on his own, Jesse married his best friend and companion, Patsy Strong on September 24, 1976. After marriage, Jesse and Patsy continued their adventures together and lived life to the fullest, never missing an opportunity to take on another great adventure. Jesse lived an extraordinary life and made the best of the time he was given on this earth, not only enjoying life himself, but making life more adventurous for those around him. Although Jesse and Patsy did not have children of their own, they were actively involved in raising their nieces and nephews. The love Jess had for the children of his friends was surpassed by no other as he guided them as though they were his own, to help them become great young men and women. He left this world too soon and will be missed by many. Jess had many friends for whom he would do anything and in return, he only asked that they help themselves. Jess was faithful, loyal and never one to “shirk” a task. The world was a better place with him in it. He was a lifelong active member of Curry Street Church of Christ and loved his Lord deeply.
He is survived by his best friend and wife, Patsy Atkinson; and many nieces, nephews and close family.
His parents and one sister, Jane Reavis, preceded him in death.
Mr. Atkinson will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Bakersfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Paragould Children’s Home or Cystic Fibrosis Association of West Plains and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Betty Rae Drumright, 94, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 4, 2019 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Drumright passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at her home.
She was born May 24, 1924, at Kansas City, Kansas, to Bill Personette and Maye Williams Personette. She attended Grimmett School. On February 19, 1936, she was married at Salem, Missouri, to Albert Lewis Drumright, who preceded her in death on October 4, 2001. Mrs. Drumright enjoyed sewing, gardening, fishing, reading and cooking; she loved spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by eleven children, John Drumright, Joe Drumright and wife, Barbara, Helen Fox and husband, Donald, Donnie Drumright and wife, Mary, Lillian Lunn and husband, Olan, Joyce Burgess and husband, Daniel, Mildred Andrews and husband, Robert, Rhonda Spencer and husband, James, Wilda Gibson and significant other, Glendal Johnson, Catherine Stockton and husband, Larry and Margaret Tackitt and husband, Curtis; one daughter-in-law, Karen Drumright; and many grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.
Her parents, husband, three sons, Lloyd, David and Clifford Drumright, one daughter, Shirley Kay Drumright, and three daughters-in-law, Helen, Cathy and Mary Drumright, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Hope’s Rest Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope’s Rest and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Dean Boze, 78, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Lloyd Dean Boze went home in the arms of the Angels on April 27, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. surrounded by his family.
He was born May 10, 1940, at Couch, Missouri, to George Lee Boze and Opal Evelyn Ehrhardt Boze. Dean graduated from Koshkonong High School at the age of 16. He joined the Army at 17 years of age and served his country in Korea from 1958-1961. He returned home to Koshkonong, Missouri after being Honorably discharged and set out to marry his “DoLou”. Dean was united in marriage to the love of his life, Mary Lou Anderson on April 8, 1962 at the Riverton Baptist Church, Alton, Missouri. To this union were born a son, Michael Dean and a daughter, Cheryl Lynn. Dean was saved several years ago and knew the Lord well. He was a member of the Davis Creek Church West Plains, Missouri. A kinder and gentler man you will never find. His chronic pain and illnesses over the years may have physically kept him from attending but it never kept him from loving the Lord. His very essence was “do unto others as you would have God do unto you.” Dean would give or share anything he had with anyone who asked without thought as to whether he would get it back. His family was very important to him.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Lou Anderson Boze; son Michael and wife, Jennifer and their children Carly, husband, Scott, Caitlyn, Logan, Lacey, Luke, Zeke and Charlie Boze; daughter Cheryl “Muffitt” Boze Hall and husband, Tom and their children Hannah, husband, Trevor, Ian, Daniel, Mary Grace, George and Ralph Hall. Dean is also survived by two great step-grandchildren, Hayden and Hunter Parrish; his two siblings, Floyd Boze and wife, Maxine and James “Jim” Boze and wife, Wilma. He will be missed by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Dean has joined his parents George and Opal, various aunts, uncles and his grandparents in Heaven.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Timothy 4:7
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Valley Cemetery. Afterwards, there will be a luncheon at the United Freewill Baptist Church, 607 Lanton Road, West Plains, Missouri. All are welcome to share in Dean’s Celebration of Life on Earth. Memorial contributions may be made to The Gideon Bible Society and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
A memorial service for Clayton Eugene Damon, 61, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 1, 2019 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Damon passed away at 7:03 p.m., Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Ozarks Medical Center.
He was born March 11, 1958, at Hawthorne, California, to Robert and Connie Tye Damon. The family resided in Visaila, California, until Clayton was 12 years old, at which time they moved to Missouri. They lived in Mountain Grove, Missouri for 3 years and moved to West Plains. On May 24, 1983, he was married at West Plains, to Elaine Ipock. Clayton was an avid outdoorsman, he loved playing golf and to him there was nothing finer than throwing out a lure and catching a big one. His proudest achievement was he and his wife’s one and only daughter, Llana. His greatest joy was on May 9, 1984 when he was rushed home from his AIT graduation ceremony to be with his wife to welcome their daughter into the world.
He is survived by his wife, Elaine Damon; daughter, Llana Damon; one brother, Duane Damon and wife, Beverly; two nieces, Morgan and Kensie; sister-in-law, Judy McGoldrick; brother-in-law, Roy Ipock and wife, Debbie and their children; and many close friends.
His parents, mother-in-law and father-in-law, Maurine and Jasper Ipock, two brothers-in-law, Jerry McGoldrick and Andy Ipock, and one niece Julie McGoldrick, preceded him in death
Memorial contributions may be made to UNOS (United Network for Organ Sharing) or St. Joseph’s Indian School and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Nancy Sue Smith, 80, West Plains, Missouri, died 11:55 p.m., Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Brooke Haven HealthCare, West Plains. Arrangements under direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Graveside services for Ewing Collins, 43, Dora, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Siloam Springs Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Collins passed away at 5:30 a.m., Thursday, April 25, 2019 near Twin Bridges, Missouri.
He was born November 22, 1975, at Kansas City, Kansas, to Everett Collins and Ruth Calhoon Collins. Ewing worked as a machine operator at Judd Enterprise. He previously worked as a mechanic with his Dad at their garage; after they retired from the garage in 2000, he moved to Dora to be near his parents and raise his kids. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors.
He is survived by four children, Emily, Newt, Sara and Shelby Collins; his mother, Ruth Collins; three sisters, Teena Collins, Pam Collins and husband, Jeff and Kim Collins; nieces and nephews, Winston, Leanna, Tiffany, Samantha and Nick; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
His father, one son, Kanyon, grandmother, Mary Schaffer and one nephew, Western Collins, preceded him in death.
Mr. Collins will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
