Dorothy Ann Rhine

Graveside services for Dorothy Ann Rhine, 85, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 5, 2026, at South Fork Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mrs. Rhine passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, at West Vue in West Plains.

She was born on October 23, 1940, in West Plains, Missouri. Her parents were Golden McThompson and Dorothy May Ward. She was raised in the area and remained deeply connected to her community throughout her life.  On October 18, 1958, Dorothy married the love of her life, Floyd Rhine, in Howell County, Missouri. They shared many years together until Floyd preceded her in death on August 13, 2021. Dorothy was Floyd’s devoted partner and right-hand lady, standing faithfully beside him in all things.  A devoted Christian, Dorothy was a praise and worship leader at Bethel Baptist Church, where her father once preached, and later attended Curry Street Church of Christ. Her faith guided her life and her love for others.  Dorothy enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, cardinals and collecting snow globes. She also enjoyed attending auctions and helping with the cattle on the farm. In her younger years, she was active in the Glee Club at school and loved music throughout her life.  Dorothy will be remembered for her beautiful smile, which reflected her kind and warm spirit, her servant’s heart, and unwavering devotion to her family, faith, and friends. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her daughter, Vicky Sue Combs and Rick Ledbetter of West Plains; grandchildren Anna Casey and husband, Craig, and Shana Scicluna and husband, Justin; seven great-grandchildren, Landon Casey and wife, Jacelyn, Lexus Casey, Lyndzey Casey, Layton Casey, Lana Casey, Christian Scicluna, and Olivia Scicluna; her half-brother, Joe Richard Joice and wife, Claudia, of Scottsdale, Missouri, and her half-sister, Sharon Callahan, of West Plains, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Harry McThompson, her sister, Sandra Butler, and her father, Alva Wray.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or South Fork Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.