James Melvin Dihel
James Melvin Dihel, 79, West Plains, Missouri, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Phelps Health Hospital, Rolla, Missouri.
He was born January 14, 1946, at Vidette, Arkansas, to Jerry and Emma Anderson Dihel. He was married September 14, 1987, at Caulfield, Missouri, to Sharon Cain. Mr. Dihel was a farmer and a welder.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Dihel; two step-children, Michael Harrison and wife, Sue and Laura Romero and husband, John; three grandchildren, Robert, Angie and Amanda Harrison; brother-in-law, Lowell Simmons; nieces and nephews, Rebecca Kramer and husband, Dewey, Helen Spinks, Joe Mitchell, Jerry Mitchell and Frankie Mitchell and their families.
His parents, two sisters, Laverna Simmons and Fredia Mitchell and her children, Jessie and Gale Sue and two step-children, Tracy Harrison and Julia Harrison, , preceded him in death.
No services will be held. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Dustin W Mahan
December 2, 2025 @ 11:44 am
Sharon and family, I’m sorry for the loss of your husband.
Patti Hicks
December 2, 2025 @ 8:36 pm
Sharon I’m sorry for the loss of James. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Amber Redburn
December 3, 2025 @ 10:06 am
Sharon and Families,
Our Deepest Sympathy extended to each of you on the passing of James. We will be keeping each of you in our daily prayers and thoughts. May God provide comfort, strength, encouragement, and peace daily. God bless each one of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris & Ivene(Brickey)Cozort
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
Darrel and Margaret Stafford
December 6, 2025 @ 11:25 am
Sharon and family, we are so sorry to hear of James passing ; our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.