Obituaries

Funeral services for Earl William Brewer, Sr., 83, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 29, 2019 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Brewer passed away at 6:05 a.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Brooke Haven Health Care.

He was born February 25, 1936, at Birch Tree, Missouri, to Henry Brewer and Mildred Welch Brewer.  On August 30, 1974, he was married at West Plains, to Janice Lair.  Before his retirement, Mr. Brewer was Chief of Security at DRS.  He enjoyed camping and working on his farm.  Mr. Brewer was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by his wife, Janice Brewer, of the family home; three children, Suzi Shelley, Jerry Mead and wife, Kay and Shawn Mead and wife, Monica, all of West Plains; eleven grandchildren, Lori Cole and husband, Kirby, Joshua Mead and special friend, Alison, Madison Mead, Anthony Edding, Trenton Edding, Dawson Edding, Courtney Mead, Brooklyn Mead, Amanda Asbury, Jaysa Watson and Ian Brewer; several great-grandchildren; three brothers, Everett Brewer and wife, Linda, David Brewer and wife, Chris and Don Brewer and wife, Sue; three sisters, Evelyn Correll and husband, Howard, Edith Little and Elsie Morgan and husband, David; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents, two children, Robbie and Billy Brewer, one son-in-law, Ronnie Shelley, one brother, Ed Brewer and one brother-in-law, Carl Little, preceded him in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Amy Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Susan Lynn Bates, 72, Drury, Missouri, died 8:34 p.m., Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Brooke Haven HealthCare, West Plains.

Celebration of Life services for Susan Lynn Bates will be held at a later date. Arrangements under direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

He was younger than his parents and older than his children.

Joseph Steven Stultz was born and lived his entire life in West Plains, Missouri. He is survived by his wife, Lea Ann (Hall) Stultz, his daughters Jennifer Mihalevich and husband Matt, Sarah Moad and husband Dustin, one step-son, James Barton, his daughters’ mother, Millie, one sister, Polly Stultz Willard, one nephew, Peter, three nieces, Margaret Ann, Lisa, and Gina, and five grandchildren, Emily, Brandon, Patience, Rordan, and Jack.

He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph “Joe” Morrow Stultz, his mother, Thelma Louvina (Russell) Stultz, and brother, Larry Stultz.

A tribute will be held on Saturday, the 27th of April 2019, at the Georgia White Walking Park in West Plains, Missouri from 1-4pm. Please bring your own seating and musical instruments if desired.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to your local animal shelter or rescue.  Memorial contributions may be made left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Peggy Lou Young Waddell, 78, Prairie Grove, Arkansas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2019 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Waddell passed away at 9:03 a.m., Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Earlene Howard Hospice Home/Circle of Life, Springdale, Arkansas.

She was born December 30, 1940, at West Plains, Missouri, to Henry T. Pliler and Mildred L. Powers Pliler.  On August 27, 1955, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Leon Walter Young, who preceded her in death on November 10, 1998.  On December 30, 2002, she was married at Prairie Grove, Arkansas, to Wayne Waddell. Peggy enjoyed crocheting, making quilts, cooking and being active in her church.

She is survived by her husband, Wayne Waddell, of the family home; three children, Kimra Falkner and husband, Johnny, Prairie Grove, Arkansas, Penny Austin and husband, Andy, Lead Hill, Arkansas and Sarah Cossairt and husband, Randy, Prairie Grove, Arkansas; eight grandchildren, Tommy Falkner and wife, Cori, Joseph Boyle and wife, Jennifer, Christopher Falkner, Matthew Walker and wife, Heather, Amanda Wall and husband, Cy, Daniel Welk and wife, Tira, Tara Self and husband, Brett and Dustin Welk and wife, Sarah; nineteen great-grandchildren, Elijah, Alexis, Kaylee, Kaden, Chloe K., Layne, Chloe W., Thomas, Asa, Logan, Kaitlyn, Savannah, Abigail, Sierra, Amilia, Hutch, Case, Kelby and Conner.

Her parents, first husband, Leon Young, daughter, Brenda Lou Young Chipman, one great-grandson, Stetson Ryder Self and two brothers, Joe and Charles Pliler, preceded her in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Howell Valley Cemetery.

Funeral services for Bertha Lee Brumley, 77, Bakersfield, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2019 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Brumley passed away at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Brooke Haven Health Care.

She was born April 19, 1941, at Ava, Missouri, to S. D. Lister and Rose Adolph Lister.  On July 5, 1987, she was married at Bakersfield, Missouri, to Wilfred Alfred “Fred” Brumley, who preceded her in death on February 4, 2018.  Mrs. Brumley worked at Bass Pro for 2 years while attending night school.  Her family operated a family carnival and she ran Kiddie Car Ride and worked for the State of Missouri until her retirement; she enjoyed flowers, fishing, crafting and ceramics.  Mrs. Brumley was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by six children, Patricia Sloan and husband, Jack, John Oetting and wife, Mary, Aaron Oetting and wife, Bethany, Linda Jefferson and husband, George, Elaine Hernandez and husband, David and Mary Callahan and husband, Richard; one daughter-in-law, Phyllis Brumley; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; five sisters, Beatrice Peterson and husband, T. J., Rosemary Ingerson and husband, Lewis, Ramona Cornett and husband, Frank, Retha Sutton and Ruth Grimm and husband, Fred; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, one daughter, Regina Oetting, one son, Roger Brumley, two sisters, Bernadine Porter and Bernice Doughtery and four brothers, John, George, Avery and David Lister, preceded her in death.

Mrs. Brumley will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Shady Grove Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Bakersfield American Legion and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A Celebration of Life Service for Robert Kenneth Lang, 84, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 26, 2019, in the Community Room of Walnut Grove Apartments, 302 Walnut St., West Plains, Missouri.

Mr. Lang passed away at 2:41 a.m., Thursday, February 28, 2019, at NHC Healthcare.  He was born September 22, 1934, at Brooklyn, New York, to Walter and June Lang.  As a young child, his family moved to California where he continued living and where he raised his children before moving to the

West Plains area.  Mr. Lang was a veteran, having served with the United States Marines during the Korean War.  He was a member of the Marine Corps League Det. #1184 WP, serving as their Chaplain for several years.  Bob worked in Law Enforcement for many years and was a High School coach for many different sports although football was his favorite and he was an avid Zizzer fan.  Mr. Lang was a member of First Baptist Church of West Plains.

He is survived by his significant other, Marjorie Kesling, West Plains, Missouri; four children, Robin Schmenger and husband, Roger, Terry Lang, Rick Lang and Linda Love Lang, all of the State of California; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

His parents and one son, Robert Lang, Jr. preceded him in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to OMC Cancer Treatment Center and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Edwin James Willard, Jr., was born September 18, 1941, at Peoria, Illinois, to Edwin James Willard and Marjorie June DuBois Willard.  He departed this life on April 15, 2019, at the age of seventy-seven years.

On October 5, 1992, he was married at Memphis, Tennessee, to Mia Harper.

Jr. moved to West Plains, Missouri as a young child where he graduated with the Class of 1959. He worked at local car dealerships before going into business with his father at Willard Brothers where later he became a partner.  He played baseball and softball as a young man and continued to enjoy the sport as an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. Jr. had a love of the outdoors.  He enjoyed bird hunting with his dad. He was an avid fisherman and a longtime member of the Bass Club.  He also enjoyed a good game of golf.  In retirement, Jr. and Mia became snowbirds, enjoying the Florida sun and walks on the beach hunting for shells.  Those that knew Jr., know he was a compassionate and giving man with a large heart who loved and was loved.

He is survived by his wife, Mia Willard, of the family home; his children, Jason Willard and wife, Regina, West Plains, Tracy Crawford and husband, Randy, Georgetown, Texas, Dan Sisco and wife, Shelley, Mountain Grove, Missouri and Keri Evans and husband, Steve, West Plains; five grandchildren, Jay, Carley, Ciara, Makenzie and Jace; two great-grandchildren, Kinleigh and Noah; his brother, Dennis Willard and wife, Sue; his sister, Julia Sheldon and husband, Skyler; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and lifelong friends that loved him dearly.

His parents and his beloved grandson, Jaxson Lake Willard, preceded him in death.

Mr. Willard will lie in state from 11:00 a.m., until 4:00 p.m., Friday, April 19, 2019, at Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  The family will receive their friends from 4:00 until 5:00 p.m., Friday, followed by a Celebration of the life of Jr. at 5:00 p.m.  Friends are invited to share memories of Jr. below, which will be read during the Celebration.  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 Charles Lester Williams, 84, Pottersville, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Gospel Hill Church of Christ, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Williams passed away at 8:00 p.m., Monday, April 15, 2019 at his home.

He was born April 23, 1934, at Cureall, Missouri, to Jack Hiza Williams and Esta Mable Lawing Williams.  On May 16, 1959, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Freda Fay Sexton, who preceded him in death June 23, 2016.  Mr. Williams was a veteran, having served with the United States Army.  Before his retirement, he was a carpenter and fabricator at Springfield Marine.  He loved to fish and enjoyed doing woodwork.  Mr. Williams was a member of Gospel Hill Church of Christ.

He is survived by one son, Robert Dale Williams, Springfield, Missouri; three grandchildren, Patricia Faye, Melissa and Charlie Williams; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, James Leon Williams and wife, Verna, Tecumseh, Missouri; one sister, Lela Mawhiney and husband, Ronald, Nixa, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents, wife, one son, Donald Joe Williams, one brother, Billy Joe Williams and two sisters, Lena Fox and Nona McAninch, preceded him in death.

Mr. Williams will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Visitation will be held from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Saturday, at Gospel Hill Church of Christ. Burial will be in the Gospel Hill Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Gospel Hill Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Jeanne Gullic Squires, 93, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 22, 2019 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Squires passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord at 1:20 p.m., Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Ozarks Medical Center.

She was born July 17, 1925, at Springfield, Missouri, to Turner Sappington and Thelma Tindel Sappington, and later became the step-daughter of Tedd J. Gullic.  The summers of her childhood were spent in Milwaukee, where Tedd played professional baseball.  She graduated from Koshkonong High School in 1943 and attended Central Radio & TV School in Kansas City in 1943 – 1944.  She worked for TWA Airlines in St. Louis as a radio operator from 1944 – 1948.  She moved back to West Plains in 1948 and worked for Ed P. Kiesler Insurance.  On October 23, 1949, she was married to Charles F. Squires, who preceded her in death on September 3, 2002.  To their union two children were born.  Jeanne was a homemaker and wonderful mother.  She attended the First Church of God where she served faithfully in teaching Sunday school for many years and other activities.  She sang with the Church of God quartet.  In 1972 Jeanne became the first female West Plains School Board member.  Jeanne loved the Lord, her family, church and her hometown, West Plains.

She is survived by her daughters, Kristine Parson and husband, Monty, O’Fallon, Missouri and Kay Gilreath and husband, Michael, Houston, Texas; four grandchildren, Charles Jackson and wife, Vanessa, Allison Parson Worrell and husband Mark, John Jackson and wife, Nadia, and Sarah Parsons; five step-grandchildren, Paul Parson and wife, Stephanie, Patrick Parson and wife, Kristy, Matthew Parson and wife, Christina, Carissa Dib and Scott Gilreath and wife, Alejandra; eighteen great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and her very special neighbor and friend, Tori Lipford.

Her parents, step-father, one brother, Tedd M. Gullic and one sister, Ann Cave, preceded her 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 Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon Bible Society or First Church of God and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Barbara Sue Kytle Woodworth was born October 12, 1935, in Bakersfield, Missouri, to Florence Ollie Lair Kytle and Earl Ezekiel Kytle.  Barbara entered into eternal rest on April 12, 2019, at the age of eighty-three years.

Barbara grew up on a small farm near Bakersfield, Missouri.  She often reminisced about her beautiful pony and her pet pig, Susie; and her many, many friends who lived across the meadows, down the roads, up the hills—Barbara described her childhood as magical.  She cherished those times in her life.  Barbara graduated from Bakersfield High School with the Class of 1953.  In 1954, she married the love of her life, J. T. Woodworth and to them were born four children; Connie Jo, James David “Jim”, Cindy Lou and John Patrick.  For many years, Barbara was a stay-at-home mom.  She enjoyed her neighbors, helping with P.T.A. activities, Vacation Bible School and faithfully collecting for the March of Dimes and other children’s charities.  After her children began school, Barbara worked part-time at Anderson-Carte Dress Shop, Richards Brothers Dry Goods and International Shoe Factory where she worked until her retirement.  She then began a new phase of employment when she and J. T. established Elledge House Antiques.  Barbara truly enjoyed every moment spent surrounded by her favorite “old treasures” and her many customers, many of whom became beloved friends.  Barbara loved people, especially children.  She was an exceptional lady, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin and loyal friend.  She leaves behind many who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her children, Connie and Don Henry, Jim and Tammy Woodworth, Cindy Woodworth Murray, John and Kim Woodworth, all of West Plains; grandchildren, Derek and Caity Woodworth, Jake and Jenna Woodworth, all of West Plains, Garth Woodworth, Bentonville, Arkansas, Jennifer Henry Davis, Cassville, Missouri and Jason Henry, West Plains; great-grandchildren, Brina Jacen Davis, Cassville, Missouri, Charlotte Leann and Sophia Dawn Woodworth, both of West Plains; her nephew, Mike Lott and wife, Becky, West Plains; many cousins; and many friends.

The family requests memorial contributions be made to Alzheimer’s Association or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Barbara’s life and legacy will be celebrated at a later date.  Friends may pay respects at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home and sign the guest register book.

Kenneth Raymond Marchant, Sr., 78, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 1:44 a.m., Friday, April 12, 2019, at his home.  Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A private graveside service for Madonna Kathleen Healy, 74, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Healy passed away at 11:47 a.m., Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at her home.

She was born June 23, 1944, at Chicago, Illinois, to Harold Ernest Mickey, Sr. and Faith Lillian Paulsen Mickey.  On September 21, 1963, she was married at Palos Heights, Illinois, to Michael Healy.  Madonna loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren; she also enjoyed sewing and crafts.  Mrs. Healy was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Healy; two daughters, Kim Pond and husband, Terry and Karrie Henderson; five grandchildren, Tiffany Busbey and husband, Justin, Brandi Mills and husband, George, Tyler Pond and wife, Monique, Lacee Reno and husband, Rickey and Levi Henderson and fiancé, Tiffani; nine great-grandchildren and one on the way, Madi, Gunnar, Olivia, Camden, Ella, Emily, Kayden, Jeremie and Ryin; her mother, Faith Mickey; and several nieces and nephews.

Her father and two brothers, Harold Mickey, Jr. and Mike Mickey, preceded her in death.

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 Leo Floyd Sams, 92, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Sams passed away at 11:20 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Ozarks Medical Center.

He was born April 27, 1926, at West Plains, to Thomas Elmer Sams and Nova King Sams.  Floyd graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1944.  On March 27, 1951, he was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Eva L. Jones.  Mr. Sams was a veteran, having served in Germany with the United States Army.  He worked at DRS for 34 years.  He enjoyed working in his yard and garden.  Mr. Sams was a member of Calvary Pentecostal Tabernacle.

He is survived by his wife of sixty-eight years, Eva Sams, of the family home; one son, Stephen Sams, West Plains; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents, three brothers and five sisters, preceded him in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at 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. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or Gideon Bible Society and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Dean R. Crafton, 82, Sun City, Arizona, passed away April 2, 2019.

He was born June 21, 1936, to Opal Weeks.  As a youngster, growing up in West Plains, Missouri, Dean joined Scout Troop 61.  As a member of the Troop, he earned his Eagle Scout badge and worked five summers on the staff of Arrowhead Boy Scout Camp located near Marshfield, Missouri.  Following his high school graduation, West Plains High School Class of 1954, Dean served two years in the US Army, stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany.  Following his military service, he enrolled in Missouri Valley College, Marshall, Missouri.  Upon graduation, Dean began a 35 year career with the Boy Scouts of America.  His first job was with the Los Angeles Area Council as a field executive.  He worked for the Los Angeles office for nine years and was promoted to Director of Field Service at the Orange County Council, Santa Ana, California, supervising 35 professional Scouters.  After nine years, Dean was selected as Scout Executive of the Monterey Bay Area Council of the central coast of California.  After 14 years Dean was promoted to the National Council servicing as an Area Director for Boy Scout offices in Iowa, Nebraska and Western Illinois.  After three years he retired to Sun City, Arizona.  He and his wife Sharie became avid travelers.  They traveled throughout most of the European capitals on coach tours, including the Baltic States and Russia, as well as Australia, New Zealand and the Fiji Islands.  They also enjoyed 2-4 week ocean cruises touring Alaska, the South Pacific, South America, Panama Canal, US East coast, Iceland and Greenland.  They also spent 24 years with their various 5^th Wheel trailers, touring most of the US and Canada, including Alaska and the Arctic Circle of Canada.  At high school reunions, Dean told his classmates he planned on becoming a non-taxpaying citizen of West Plains.

He leaves behind his wife, Sharie and his son, Darin (Machelle).

In keeping with his wishes, Dean will be interred at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to Eagle Scout Association, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Billy Dean Trail, 64, Bull Shoals, Arkansas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 12, 2019 at Ball Cemetery, Dora, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Trail passed away at 4:53 p.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Baxter Regional Medical Center, Mountain Home, Arkansas.

He was born February 18, 1955, at Kansas City, Missouri, to Ralph Trail and Eunice Lorthy Howard Trail.  Mr. Trail served with the Missouri National Guard and was a truck driver.  He was a friend of Bill W. and enjoyed helping people.

He is survived by five children, Sabrina Spencer, Brandi Rios, Michele Brown, Tracie Madison and Cody Killebrew; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Bob Trail and wife, Debi; two sisters, Wanda Hickman and Vaunda Clemens, his dog, Coco; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents preceded him in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Family and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Mildred Wanda Lee Wood, 92, Willow Springs, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Olden, Missouri, under the direction of  Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Wood passed away at 7:40 p.m., Monday, April 8, 2019 at NHC Healthcare, West Plains, Missouri.

She was born February 22, 1927, in Howell County, Missouri, to Letcher Burgess and Hazel Thelma Dollins Burgess.  On August 10, 1946, she was married to Raymond Wood.  Mrs. Wood was a homemaker and helped her husband operate a dairy farm.  She enjoyed working in flowers, gardening, cooking on a wood stove for family and watching birds; her passion was quilting and embroidery.  She loved, cherished and appreciated all of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.  Mrs. Wood attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond Wood; five children, David Wood and wife, Truda, Randy Wood and wife, Bonnie, Lee Wood and wife, Kay, Jerry Wood and wife, Wilma and Larry Wood and wife, Sandra; fifteen grandchildren; forty great-grandchildren; fifteen great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, James Burgess and Tommy Burgess; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, her twins, Karla and Kyle, five brothers, Darrell, Roy, Charles, Dean, and G. W. Burgess and two sisters, May McAnally and Louise Myers, preceded her in death.

Mrs. Wood will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.   Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Zion Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Graveside services for E.H. Carroll, 87, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Carroll passed away at 11:24 a.m., Saturday, April 6, 2019 at West Vue Nursing Center.

He was born May 27, 1931, at Howard’s Ridge, Missouri, to Edgar Everett Carroll and Hazel Ruth Thompson Carroll.  He was the oldest of 3 boys; E.H., Leon and Kenneth. On January 16, 1958 he was married to Hilda Jo Bentley-Matlock in Alton, Missouri. Along with a step-daughter, Glenda Matlock Rieck, he welcomed two sons in this union Kenny and John David. He remarried on June 5, 1971 to Lillie Maye Bunch Brandt in Miami, Oklahoma. This marriage blessed him with step-daughter Belinda (Brandt) Eldringhoff.   E.H. owned and operated E.H. Carroll Construction for over 60 years. In business, he was joined by a son and in later years his grandson as well. His grandkids will remember a hint of mischief when his eyes smiled; he had a one of a kind chuckle, a keen business sense and was always ready for new people to meet and things to do. He still ate breakfast out with his buddies every morning, worked every day and went dancing a couple times a week until 86 years of age. In March of 2018, he was in an accident and then resided in West Vue Nursing Center, where he kept himself busy by cruising the halls and supervising.

He is survived by a son, Kenny Carroll and wife Robin, West Plains, Missouri; two step-daughters, Belinda Eldringhoff and husband, Ben, Pomona, Missouri and Glenda Rieck and husband, Steve, Springfield, Missouri; four grandchildren, Jamie Johnson and husband, Daniel, Amanda Pool and husband, William, Jacob Carroll and wife, Lyndsay and Kathleen Cahoj and husband, Wayne; two step-grandchildren, Jason Rieck and Beckie Collins; seven great-grandchildren Melody, Kaleb, Taylor, Noah, Anniston, Alivia, and Sutton.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Lillie, his former wife, Hilda and son, John David Carroll; two brothers, Leon and Kenneth Paul

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, 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 Hermione “Helen” Dixon, 101, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at First Church of God, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mrs. Dixon passed away at 11:26 a.m., Friday, April 5, 2019 at West Vue Nursing Center.

She was born November 25, 1917, at Marionville, Missouri, to William Arthur Kerr and Ethel Malinda Johnson Kerr.  On June 4, 1941, she was married at Sioux City, Nebraska, to Oscar Henry Dixon, who preceded her in death on June 25, 1996.  To this union three children were born.  She attended Billings High School, graduating in 1937, then off to Springfield Normal School, now known as Missouri State University, Springfield and Drury University.  Mrs. Dixon taught in many rural schools around West Plains and finished her 50 year career at Fairview School.  She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was a lifetime member of First Church of God, West Plains, Missouri.

She is survived by three children, Charlotte Cochran and husband, David, Ronald Dixon and wife, Olivia and George Dixon and wife, Patricia; six grandchildren, Cynthia Eubanks, David L. Cochran, Ronald Dixon, Jr., Keith Dixon, Coreena Butts and Johnny L. Dixon; nine great-grandchildren, Emily Cochran, Connor Cochran, Zachary Dixon, Derrick Dixon, Garrett McKee, Hannah McKee, Courtney Tyler, Minnie Mason Dixon and Alexa Dixon; three great-great-grandchildren, Rylee Tyler, Adelyn McKee and Luke McKee; two brothers, Kenneth Kerr and Wendell Kerr; and many nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband and nine siblings, Linda Lupardus, Maybelle Atkisson, Coble Kerr, Raymond Kerr, Ruth Harvey, Raleigh Kerr, Evelyn Wingett, Celista Vogt and John Kerr, preceded her in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Union Hill Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Union Hill Cemetery or Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Andrew P. Hawkins, 38, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Hawkins passed away at 8:50 a.m., Monday, April 1, 2019 at his home.

He was born January 16, 1981, at West Plains, Missouri, to James Hawkins, Jr. and Kathleen Jean “Kathy” Collins Hawkins.  He graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 2000 and attended college in West Plains and Springfield.  Andrew worked as a sports coordinator for the City of West Plains.  He enjoyed playing golf, hunting, fishing, horse races and gardening.

He is survived by his parents, Jim and Karen Hawkins; grandmother, Bonnie Hawkins; three brothers, Michael Hawkins, David Hawkins and wife, Lynetta and Todd Hawkins; four sisters, Jo Beth Collins and husband, Chad, Amy Hawkins, J.J. Corman and husband, Scott and Mandy Pender; aunts and uncles, Jack and Judy Hawkins, Edward Hawkins, Larry and Carolyn Warden and Connie and Jim Davidson; many nieces and nephews; and special friends, Caleb and Sheray Willard, Evan Juline, Barry Cox, Adam and Mindy Williams, Josh and Lauren Mahan and Jimmy and Lisa Harper.

His mother, grandparents, Floyd and Opal Collins and Hank Hawkins and one aunt, Mickey Hawkins, preceded him in death.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to OMC Foundation and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.