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Funeral services for John Paul Doss, 66, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 1, 2024, at New Hope Baptist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mr. Doss passed away at 6:47 a.m., Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Springfield, Missouri.  

He was born May 6, 1958, at West Plains, Missouri, to Raymond Lee and Bonnie Smith Doss.  On October 17, 1987, he was married to Marjorie Lou Drago, who preceded him in death on October 17, 2009.  On March 15, 2015, he was married at New Hope Baptist Church, Peace Valley, Missouri, to Jeannie Brown. Mr. Doss received his Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science and his Master’s Degree in Education. He was very involved in FFA and achieved the American FFA Degree, which led to his lifelong passion of mentoring and learning from others in the agricultural community, and was especially proud of his work mentoring the youth. Mr. Doss loved to farm, and he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his nieces.  Mr. Doss was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and a Sunday school teacher.  He was also a member of the Gideon’s.

He is survived by his wife, Jeannie, West Plains, Missouri; one daughter, Jennie Doss, Springfield, Missouri; one step-daughter, Ashley Goodpaster, Springfield, Missouri; one brother, Dennis Doss and wife, Sharlyn, West Plains, Missouri; one sister, Connie Caudill, Springfield, Missouri; one nephew, William Caudill; and three nieces, Grace Doss, Macie Doss, and Dixie Rae Doss.

His parents and his first wife, Marjorie Doss, preceded him in death.  

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be at New Hope Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon’s or New Hope Cemetery Fund and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Funeral services for Sharon Evonne Judd, 69, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Calvary Pentecostal Tabernacle, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mrs. Judd passed away at 12:25 a.m., Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, Saint Louis, Missouri.  

She was born December 10, 1954, at Saint Louis, Missouri, to William Francis and Glenda Mae Dunkin Hampton.  On January 23, 1976, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Danny Judd.  Mrs. Judd was a devoted wife, assisting her husband at Dan Judd’s Auto Sales for twenty-five years.  She enjoyed being a homemaker and taking care of her children and grandchildren.  She was a member of Calvary Pentecostal Tabernacle for fifty years, where she enjoyed playing the piano, singing, working as the choir director, and writing Christmas plays.  Mrs. Judd also served as a teacher at the church’s Christian school for several years.

She is survived by her husband, Danny Judd, West Plains, Missouri; three children, Danna Reed and husband, Evan, Shepherdsville, Kentucky, Devin Judd and wife, Bridget, West Plains, Missouri, and Dustin Judd and wife, Kendra, West Plains, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Judd Reed, Jax Reed, Ellington Reed, Emersyn Reed, Preston Judd, Hudson Judd, and Montgomery Judd; two sisters, Katherine Brauch, Ballwin, Missouri, and Pamela Hiles and husband, Dale, Burlington, Kentucky; mother-in-law, Mable Judd, West Plains, Missouri; two sisters-in-law, Jennifer Hampton, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Brenda Howell and husband, Fred, West Plains, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, one brother, Michael Hampton, and her father-in-law, Melvin Judd, preceded her in death.  

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be at Howell Valley Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Pentecostal Tabernacle Building Fund or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Funeral services for David Neal Davis, 61, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 29, 2024, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

David passed away at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Brooke Haven Healthcare. 

He was born June 11, 1963, at West Plains, Missouri, to James L. Davis and Bonnie L. Bridges Davis, the youngest of four siblings.  David worked in the grocery store industry for years consisting of Ramey’s, Price-Chopper and Wal-Mart.  He became a manager at Price Chopper before he was forced to retire due to health issues.  David was well liked and loved by everyone who had the chance to know him.  He made fast friends everywhere he went.  David’s easy going, friendly personality won hearts all around him.  David was a huge sports fan; he especially loved golf.  He was a fan of Kansas City Chiefs and the St. Louis Cardinals; he watched any game of any team.  He played softball and spent many hours at the softball fields; when he wasn’t playing for his own team he volunteered or filled in for other teams.  He enjoyed reading old western novels, the outdoors, hunting and fishing.  When he no longer hunted, he would look to spot wildlife, including deer and turkey.  As a kid he often stayed with his grandmother, Jennie Bridges, and she would read from the bible and play gospel music for them to sing.  He attended church with his sister.  David was a giver and a helper.  He loved helping out at “the farm” even though he grumbled at times.  He also loved animals.  He spent most of his time with his oldest sister, Debbie Holland.

He is survived by his older siblings, Debra Holland, Jim Ed Davis and Gina Simpson. 

He was met at Heaven’s gate by a host of loved ones, including his parents, two brothers-in-law, Dave Holland and Dennis Simpson. 

Visitation services 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 Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to any charity of choice and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775. 

A memorial service for Valerie Jane Nelson, 82, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 27, 2024, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Mrs. Nelson passed away at 7:40 a.m., Thursday, August 22, 2024, at her home. 

She was born August 19, 1942, at Macuchi, Ecuador, to Frank Geltz and Paulina Anna D’Amour Geltz.  On January 27, 1968, she was married at Denver, Colorado, to Larry Lee Nelson, who preceded her in death on October 4, 2018.  Before her retirement, Mrs. Nelson was a microbiologist and medical lab technician.  Valerie loved gardening, sewing, cooking, watching Gunsmoke and traveling, especially to the Ocean.  She enjoyed raising rabbits and chickens.  She and her husband lived on an orchard in Ironton, Missouri for 18 years before moving to West Plains in 1988.  Anyone who knew her loved her.  Mrs. Nelson loved her friends and family, especially her grandchildren.  She gave her life to the Lord.

She is survived by two children, Laura Hurt and husband, Bob, and Christina Howell and husband, Robert, all of West Plains; eight grandchildren, Allison Ruengert, Chris Ruengert and wife, Leslee, Luke Freeman, Harlie Howell, Makala Howell, Bobbie Jo Howell, Audrey Howell and Emily Howell; and nine great-grandchildren, Madelyn, Adam, Sophia, Madison, Daylen, Bailey, Serenity, Nevaeh and Colton. 

Her parents, husband, and one brother, Daryl Andre Russell, preceded her in death.  

Memorial contributions may be made to Howell County Special Olympics, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Samaritan’s Purse or Tunnels to Towers  and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775. 

Funeral services for Glenna Maye Strain Hall, 93, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 24, 2024, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Mrs. Hall passed away at 5:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at West Vue Nursing Center. 

She was born December 6, 1930, at Gamaliel, Arkansas, to Roy Thomas Strain and Pearl Evelyn Gillette Strain.  On June 9, 1950, she was married at Mountain Home, Arkansas, to Clyde Hall; they celebrated 60 years of marriage before his passing on September 29, 2010.  Together, they shared many happy times on their family farm.  Glenna enjoyed gardening, canning and hand quilting.  She graduated from Bakersfield High School with the Class of 1950.  Glenna was a long-time member of the Free Union Church of Christ and more recently attended Curry Street Church of Christ.  She was a faithful Christian who enjoyed working in the church and spent much of her later years listening to hymns and sermons.

She is survived by her son, Larry Hall and wife, Jan, West Plains; one grandson, Chad Hall, St. Charles, Missouri; one granddaughter, Mandy Pitts and husband, Chad, West Plains; two great-grandchildren, Kelsey Pitts and Luke Pitts, both of West Plains; one sister, Reba Wade, West Palm Beach, Florida; one brother, Charles Strain and wife, Betty, Moody, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews. 

Her parents, husband, six sisters, Barbara, Betty, Bonnie, Wanda, Linda and Marsha, and three brothers, Claude, Loyd and Jerry preceded her in death.  

Visitation services will be held from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Free Union Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Free Union Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Jeremy Hayden Henderson, 52, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 2:40 a.m., Monday, August 19, 2024, at Ozarks Medical Center. 

He was born November 27, 1971, at Wichita Falls, Texas, to Troyce Henderson and Dona Carrol.  Jeremy enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing and camping.  He loved his grandkids and family.  Mr. Henderson enjoyed his time working as a bartender in Florida and in the Motorcycle Club.

He is survived by his significant other, Shawna Nevel, West Plains; three children, Chris Henderson, West Plains, Jeremy Henderson, Springfield, Missouri and Bryan Henderson, West Plains; five grandchildren; two sisters, Angie Carnley and Jazmine Henderson, both of Florida; and many nieces and nephews. 

His mother preceded him in death.  

Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

Lorraine Mary Sewick ( Drummer ), affectionately known as Lori, passed away at home in Bakersfield, Missouri on July 20, 2024, at the age of 90. Born on March 15, 1934, in Wesley, Iowa, Lori grew up attending Wesley High School. After graduation she married the love of her life, Max E Sewick from Irvington, Iowa. They were married 70 years on November 23, 2023. Years later they moved to Illinois where she embarked on a fulfilling career as a waitress at The Wagon Wheel Lodge in Rockton, Illinois, where she was beloved by both colleagues and patrons.    A devout member of St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Rockford, Illinois, and later St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church in Mountain Home, Arkansas, Lori was deeply committed to her faith and community. Her faith was a cornerstone of her life, influencing her loving and nurturing demeanor.  Lori was a talented craftswoman, known especially for her hand-painted Christmas ornament s, a tradition cherished by her family and friends. Each year, she meticulously crafted 40 to 50 ornaments, tailoring each piece to reflect the personality of its recipient. Her natural artistic talent was evident in every brushstroke, leaving a legacy of cherished holiday memories.  Lori’s life was marked by her role as the matriarch of her family, often being the “glue” that held everyone together. She was renowned for her warm hospitality, particularly during family gatherings and festive occasions, filling these moments with laughter and love.

Lori is survived by her husband, Max E. Sewick; her children, Constance M. (Larry) Goodall, Michael A. Sewick, Victoria L. (Jeff) Seaburg, Christine A. (Tim) Pifkowski, Janet J. (Scott) Opels, and Laurie Jo (Greg) Zawislak; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary Drummer; brothers, Harold and George Drummer; and great-grandchild, Lucas Allen Goodall.

A Memorial Mass will be held in her honor on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 10:00 am at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, 249 Dyer St., Mountain Home, Arkansas 72653.   In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Home Health, Hospice at 812 N. Kentucky St., West Plains, Missouri 65775, or the American Cancer Society, in memory of Lori.

Lori’s legacy of love, faith, and creativity will continue to inspire all who knew her, and she will be deeply missed.  Arrangements under the direction of  Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Linda Louise Kutter, 78, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, August 18, 2024, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Mrs. Kutter passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Cox South Medical Center, Springfield, Missouri. 

She was born January 1, 1946, at West Plains, Missouri, to James Peter (Sonny) Ingalsbe and Eleanor Louise Gundy Ingalsbe.  On May 22, 1965, she was married at West Plains, to Ken Kutter.  Linda enjoyed raising and showing horses, growing flowers, watching her kids, grandkids and great-grandkids in sporting events and other activities.  She loved taking jeep rides through the country with her husband.  Linda was very family oriented and loved each member of her family dearly.  She was a lifetime member of Missouri Fox Trotters and Pioneer Saddle Club.  Mrs. Kutter was a member of Genesis Church.

She is survived by her husband, Ken Kutter; four children, Mike Kutter and wife, Stacy, Mark Kutter and wife,  Lisa, Marsha Lawson and husband, James and Michelle Henderson and husband, Dave; eight grandchildren, Justin Kutter and wife, Sydney, Michaela Kutter, Morgan Smith and husband, Josh, Amy Kutter, Austin Lawson and wife, Jinju, Amber Reynolds and husband, Eli, Taylor Henderson and wife, Amelia and Tafton Henderson and wife, Lindsey; ten great-grandchildren, Kade and Knox Kutter, Lyla, Falynn, Alaska and Cedar Smith and Connor, Marci, Tucker and Rory Henderson; two brothers, Ray Ingalsbe and Kelvin Ingalsbe and wife, Cindy; one sister-in-law, Christy Ingalsbe; and many nieces and nephews. 

Her parents, one brother, Carl Ingalsbe and one sister, Dianna Ingalsbe, preceded her in death.  

Burial will be in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Missouri State University Equine Program and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775. 

Graveside services for Sheila Marie Cockrum, 63, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 19, 2024, at Gospel Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Mrs. Cockrum passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Cox South Medical Center, Springfield, Missouri. 

She was born September 8, 1960, at Kansas City, Missouri, to Joe Johnson and Elizabeth McAmis Collins.  On May 15, 1980, she was married at Pottersville, Missouri, to David Lee Cockrum, who preceded her in death on December 9, 2011.  She had worked at Baxter Lab and was a postal carrier.  Sheila shared a special bond with her twin sister, Shella.  She enjoyed playing with her grandson, Little David.

She is survived by one son, David Adam Cockrum and wife, Raquel; four grandchildren, Bella, Hanna, Mattea and Little David Cockrum; three brothers, Larry Darrell Johnson, Daniel Johnson and Donne Johnson; two sisters, Shella Johnson and Sheryl Mercer; one brother-in-law, Mike Kraemer; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. 

Her parents, husband, one sister, Diane Kraemer, one brother-in-law, Richard Mercer and one sister-in-law, Susan Johnson, preceded her in death.  

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

Graveside services for Frances Elizabeth Bray, 77, Lampe, Missouri, formerly of West Plains, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Galloway Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Mrs. Bray passed away at 6:17 p.m., Friday, August 9, 2024, at Ozarks Medical Center. 

She was born December 22, 1946, at Redland, Oklahoma, to Robert and Armelda Johnson Bridgers.  On November 29, 1986, she was married at Fort Smith, Arkansas, to James Webster Bray, Sr., who preceded her in death on July 18, 2023.  Fran enjoyed garage sales.  She loved her family, her country and her friend, Terre.  Mrs. Bray was a member of the AmVets Women’s Auxiliary. 

She is survived by one step-daughter; two sisters, Joanna Bray and husband, Jerry, Lavaca, Arkansas and Nancy Shaw and husband, Steve, Newalla, Oklahoma; and several nieces and nephews. 

Her parents, husband, one brother, David Robert Bridgers and one sister, Sarah Sue Calhoun, preceded her in death.  

Visitation services will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to any charity of choice and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775. 

Graveside services for Samuel Thomas Click, 94, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Mackey Cemetery, Pomona, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mr. Click passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at West Vue Whispering Pine Place, West Plains, Missouri.  

He was born September 24, 1929, at Pomona, Missouri, to Albert and Sarah Click. On July 1, 1955, he was married at West Plains to JoAnn Miller. They were married for sixty-eight years. He was the owner of West Plains Fabric Center and JoAnn’s Bridal and Formal for more than forty years. Mr. Click was a member of First Assembly of God Church for many years.

He is survived by his son, Mark Click and wife, Cathy, Collierville, Tennessee; grandchildren, Erin Greenfield (Bob), Eric Click, Nathan Bryant (Heather), and Joshua Bryant; fifteen great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

His wife, JoAnn Click, parents, daughter, Jeanne Renee Summers, brothers, Chester, Sidney, Clarence, and Herschel, and sisters, Esma Brown and Pauline Ogle, precede him in death.

Burial will be at Mackey Cemetery, Pomona, Missouri.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mackey Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Eleanor Rayline Aikens, 82, West Plains, Missouri, passed peacefully from this earth into the loving arms of Jesus in the early morning hours of August 9, 2024.  Surrounded by her family, she stepped into the glorious eternal home she so eagerly awaited her entire life and received a complete healing from her long battle with dementia.   

She was born October 12, 1941, to Frank and Ida Mae (Miller) Faircloth in Martinsburg, West Virginia; she was one of thirteen siblings and several half-siblings.  Eleanor was the wife of Charles L. Aikens for sixty-three years during which she was his devoted help-mate and homemaker.  In April of 2004, they moved to West Plains, Missouri and she set to making it their new home.  She enjoyed dancing, singing old time gospel and using her feisty personality to keep those she loved in line.  She was known to many but those who knew her as honey, mom, nanny and memaw will miss her most and look forward to the day when we will be together again.

She is survived by her husband, Charles (Skip) Aikens, West Plains; three children, Kimberly Martin and husband, Brad, Rover, Missouri, Crystal Denunzio, Northern Virginia and Charles (Chuck) Aikens, Jr., Rover, Missouri; five grandchildren, Kendra Artz and husband, Tommy, West Plains, Jay Martin and wife, Marcela, West Plains, Charles (Trip) Aikens, III and wife, Felicia, Brandsville, Missouri, Tasha Lewton and husband, Joel, Northern Virginia and Joey Aikens, Morehead City, North Carolina; five great-grandchildren, Remington and Bryson Artz, Alex Lewton, Maia Martin and Annika Aikens; one brother, Junior Faircloth and wife, Alice, Martinsburg, West Virginia; as well as numerous  nieces and nephews. 

Her parents, eleven siblings, three angel babies and a daughter-in-law, preceded her in death.  

A private graveside service will be held at the family cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shiloh Baptist Church, Rover, Missouri and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775. 

Graveside services for Alice Malinda Coats, 61, Peace Valley, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Pottersville Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Mrs. Coats passed away at 4:30 a.m., Monday, August 5, 2024, at her home. 

She was born December 7, 1962, at West Plains, Missouri, to David Woodrow Surritte and Magdalene Collins Surritte.  On June 14, 2014, she was married at Judsonia, Arkansas, to William Coats.  Alice was a very strong woman and was a survivor of stage 4 throat cancer.  She was a beloved mother, wife and grandmother.  Alice enjoyed playing yahtzee, June’s Journey, cooking, quilting, hunting, fishing and raising horses.  She loved her friends and family, especially her grandchildren; her family was her life.  Mrs. Coats was a member of the AmVets and was president of her gaming group, Relaxing Beaches.  She was a firm believer in Jesus Christ and was washed in the blood.

She is survived by her husband, William Coats; two children, Caleb Fish (Cheyenne Busbey) and Lori Coats; six grandchildren, Randalynn, Raelyn, Leona and Charlie Fish and Cameron and Tanner Sanders; one brother, Doyle Surritte and wife, Linda; one sister, Rosa Mae Anderson; one brother-in-law, Ray Shunk;  and many nieces and nephews. 

Her parents, one daughter, Amanda Lynch, one sister, Barbara Shunk and two brothers, Donald and Glen Surritte preceded her in death.  

Visitation services will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at the Langston Street Chapel of 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. 

Phyllis Sue Fox (Nana), 72, of West Plains, Missouri passed away on Monday, July 29th, 2024. She was born on June 17th, 1952 in Yuma, Arizona. Nana’s roots and Native heritage were grounded in Arizona, where many of her loved ones reside. At only 21 years old, she embarked on an unknown adventure and found herself in the small town of West Plains, Missouri. Nana was always known to be a wandering spirit, searching for something far greater than herself. She married Oscar Howell Jr. on December 13th, 1975 and they had one daughter, Olivia Johnson, on January 21st, 1976. Nana was mostly a stay at home mom and worked many hospitality jobs throughout her life. However, her most special and honorable role was being a Nana. In caring for and raising her grandchildren, it can be said that Nana found what was far greater than herself. She knew how to beautifully hold space for her grandchildren and always had just the right words of both comfort and wisdom. Her heart-warming embrace was one that always quieted the worries and consoled deep anguish. Nana’s presence felt like a guiding light, in the midst of generations who were wandering spirits themselves. That was her legacy – making sure her tribe did not have to walk this earth unaccompanied nor suffer in isolation. Nana was the testament of strength and resiliency, which was evident in her ability to burden her loved one’s sorrows and afflictions. Her heart and soul were embedded with the whispers of those closest to her, which she held close to her until her very last moment.

Phyllis is survived by her brother Calvin (Gobacki) Hayes Sr. who resides in Phoenix, Arizona; her nieces Laura Soto Miranda (Arturo), Lydia Soto, and Lisa Soto Esquerra who resides in Somerton, Arizona, who knew her as “Miggie.” Her legacy also lives on in her child, Olivia & Michael Johnson; her grandchildren: Elissa & Tristan Bodiford, Damian & Devin Smith, Alexzander Smith, Laura & Andre Dominque, & Claire Johnson; and her great grandchildren: Mia, Gabriel, Micah, & Eden Smith. Phyllis’s daughter and grandchildren exemplify the strength and compassion she had for others, while honorably continuing her legacy throughout their own lives.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Lillian Hayes and Pete Hayes, and her siblings: Cyril Mills Sr., Rudy Hayes, Victor Hayes Sr., Everette Hayes, Raphael Hayes Sr., Paul Hayes, Mildred Hayes, Deborah Hayes, and Janice Hayes.

Nana’s presence will forever be irreplaceable for many and for those closest to her, will feel there is a piece of themselves which left with her. However, parts of Nana are rooted into their existence and sketched into their memories. Nana’s family described her as: vibrant, a free-spirit, warm-hearted, gracious, nurturing, trusting, selfless and above all else, loved her family fiercely.

Please join us for a Celebration of Life service on Saturday, August 17th, at 2:00 pm at United Free Will Baptist Church in West Plains, MO. Memorial contributions can be made to the “Go Red for Women” organization in support of Women’s Heart Disease. Flowers and other memorial contributions may be sent to United Free Will Baptist Church, 607 Lanton Road West Plains, MO 65775.

Funeral services for Ronald Eugene Moran, 71, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 12, 2024, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Mr. Moran passed away at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Ozarks Medical Center. 

He was born June 5, 1953, at West Plains, Missouri, to Donald Earl Moran and Elizabeth Laverne (Betty) Riley Moran.  Ronald enjoyed hunting and fishing and liked to trade guns.

He is survived by three brothers, Roger Moran and wife, Donna, West Plains, Randy Moran and wife, Shirley, Alton, Missouri and Rick Moran and wife, Ann, Canadian, Texas; special friend, Debbie Helm, West Plains;  special friend, Doyle Wood, who was like a brother; several nieces and nephews; and many other family members and friends. 

His parents preceded him in death.  

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

David “Dago” Lee Fox, 70, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 12:22 a.m., Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at his home. 

He was born March 15, 1954, in West Plains, Missouri, to Hershel Corbin Fox. David was raised in West Plains by his “Mom” Kelley and “Pop” Earl Kelley.  He graduated from West Plains High School in 1972.  David was affectionately called by the nickname, “Dago”, by many he was close to.  He was a veteran, having served with the United States Army.  David was a patriot and very proud of his military service where he received Honorable Discharge December 1985.  He earned his Diploma as a Biomedical Equipment Specialist from the Academy of Health Sciences, US Army, and worked in the medical equipment field for many years. David was a member of Calvary General Baptist Church, West Plains, where he was baptized.  He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his motorcycle.  David enjoyed tinkering and had the ability to fix almost anything.  He was loyal to his friends, considered his club as brothers and was never too far from his “partners in crime”, Mike Demoss and “Bub” Kelley.  His beloved dog, Dixie, could always be found by his side.  

He is survived by one uncle and two aunts who considered him their little brother; Darrell “Bub” Kelley, Donna Phelps and Peggy Wright; four children, son Bryan Fox and wife, Penny, Glenwood, Arkansas, son Derek Fox and daughter Desiree’ Fox, both of Springfield, Missouri, and step-son Rodney Hunt and wife, Krista, Walnut Shade, Missouri; four grandchildren, Kaydra and Dillon Fox (Bryan) and Aubreauana and Kayden Fox (Derek), along with many cousins, nieces and nephews.  

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hershel Corbin Fox,  “Mom” Clara Kelley and “Pop” Earl Kelley, and uncle, Herlin Fox.

Family welcomes friends to join them at the graveside service, to be held at Union Grove Cemetery on Sunday, August 11 at 4:00pm located at 8563-8599 State Rte AD, West Plains, Missouri.  Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Inez Evelyn Freeman Pahlmann passed away peacefully on August 6th, around 6 a.m., surrounded by her loving family. Inez was born on December 21, 1944, in Sycamore, Missouri. Inez was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and business owner. 

Inez graduated from West Plains High School in 1961 and went on to become a Realtor/Broker/Owner. Firstly, she joined alongside her father, William Verl Freeman, in the real estate business. Eventually, she went on to open her own business, United Country Missouri Ozarks Realty. Inez’s daughter, Kim Grennan, moved back to the West Plains area, and they both joined forces and worked alongside one another for the past 19 years. Inez dedicated over 50 years to helping families with their real estate goals, where she touched the lives of countless families with her driving passion, unwavering dedication and generous heart. 

Besides being a proud owner/broker of United Country Missouri Ozarks Realty West Plains Inc., Inez was heavily involved within the West Plains Community. She was also an ambassador of the West Plains Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Missouri State University Women’s Philanthropic Group, West Plains Board of Realtors and Inez and her husband were awarded the Honorary Members for Life Award by The West Plains Chamber of Commerce in 2023. 

Inez is survived by her husband of 35 years, John William Pahlmann; her daughter, Kimberly (Ron) Grennan; Her granddaughter, Sydni Layne Miller; Her step-grandson, Riley Grennan; Her nieces she helped raise as her own children; Michelle (Jim) Lightner and Tonya (Andy) Hennier; Her nephews and nieces, Joseph (Karla) Lightner, Jessica Ecton, Chandler Lightner, Paige Ecton, and Ty Ecton; Her sisters; Sue Jett, Sherrel Ann Baker and her brother Tom (Sharon) Freeman; and her step children; John Pahlmann, Melanie Pahlmann and Lea (Kevin) Koon. 

She was predeceased by her parents, William Verl Freeman and Floy Lorene Freeman, and her sister, Janice Louise Freeman. 

An open funeral service will be held on Friday, August 9th starting at 12:30 pm at the First Church of God of West Plains. Following the service, there will be a private family graveside ceremony in Pomona. Everyone is invited to attend the celebration of life in honor of Inez at the West Plains Country Club starting at 3:00 pm and ending 5:00 pm. There will be food and drinks available.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Ozarks Healthcare Foundations in Inez’s memory.  

The family extends their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Ozarks Healthcare Hospice and for Inez’s specialized caretakers for their compassionate care during Inez’s final days. Inez will be recalled for her kindness, generosity, and steadfast love for her family, friends and community. Inez will also be remembered through the lives she impacted, the places she enriched and the causes she supported and helped grow. She has planted seeds throughout her family and her legacy will continue to grow and live on forever.

Funeral services for Leroy Collins, affectionately known as Pa, 79, of Dora, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Ball Church of Christ, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Collins passed away on August 4, 2024, following a sudden massive stroke. Born on March 7, 1945, Leroy devoted his life to his cherished family and the land he loved. He married Linda on June 12, 1965, and their enduring love and partnership were an inspiring example to all who knew them. Leroy was also a dedicated member of the Ball Church of Christ. A true embodiment of the hardworking farmer, Leroy’s career was marked by his tireless efforts in agriculture. His commitment to farming was unwavering, from milking cows to operating heavy machinery like dozers, graders, backhoes, tractors, and combines. He could usually be found on the tractor or in the field checking cows, but he would always stop what he was doing if you needed something. His dedication extended beyond the farm, evident in his role at MODOT, where he worked from 1969 to 2001demonstrating the same strong work ethic. While working at MODOT, he milked cows and farmed before and after work and on weekends. Even on the day of his stroke, Leroy was actively mowing yards on his farm. Known for his resilience, Leroy was often seen with his dusty cap and overalls, starting his day with the sunrise and working until sunset. He took great joy in life’s simple pleasures, such as taking his grandchildren on four-wheeler rides, watching them play, and being surrounded by his beloved family. Leroy’s legacy lives on through his family.

Leroy’s legacy lives on through his family. He and Linda built a beautiful life together over 59 years of marriage. He is survived by his three children: Doug and his wife Tammy, Scott and his wife Retta, and Shana and her husband Shawn, all of Dora, MO. Leroy’s legacy continues through his nine grandchildren: Keena Vandiver (Joey), Derik Collins (Alex), Dillan Collins (Molly), Dakota Collins (Megan), Davin Hambelton (Zoey), Kylie Leavitt (Quinn), Riley Collins, Kaitlin Hambelton, and Lathan Smith, as well as many great-grandchildren: Kynslee, Kolt, Kansys, Titus, Leroy, Brooke, Braxston, Braylar, Kaden, Parker, Dwight, Shayne Marie, Mack, and Marley Lou: other special ones, Chelsey, Taylor, and Sydney. He is also survived by one brother, Gary, and one sister, Juanita.

Leroy was preceded in death by his parents, Leemon and Bertha Collins, and Linda’s parents, Lee and Helen Collins, who were like his own and Bessie Freeman.

Visitation services will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Ball Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Ball Cemetery or Fair Haven Children’s Home and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Lyle Thurman Collins, 82, of West Plains, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 6:15 am.

He was born on May 14, 1942, in Roosevelt, Missouri.  Lyle graduated from Dora High School in 1960. He worked in various trades throughout his life, including auto repair and in the railroad industry. He spent his final years with his constant and loyal companion, Buddy, his dog, by his side.  Lyle had a deep love for spending time with his family and friends, always surrounding himself with loved ones, whether it was over a meal or an outdoor adventure. His joy for life was infectious, and he never met a stranger. He had an incredible talent for making everyone he met feel special and valued. Lyle could make anyone laugh with his warm spirit and natural charm.  Music was another of Lyle’s passions, and he enjoyed sharing his love for it with those around him. His garden was a testament to his hard work and love for nature, producing the best watermelons and the fullest flower beds. Lyle spent years searching his ancestry and learning his family history.  He enjoyed sharing that information with his children, whom he called daily.

Lyle is survived by his sister Lula Wheat and brother Paul Collins.  His legacy also lives on in his children: Rodney (Starr) Collins, Stanley Collins, Keith (Kathy) Collins, Sherry (Steve) Sullivan, Tammy Sickmiller, Crystal (Mel) Ladd, Gregory Young, Paula (Mike) Moore, Francesca Domingo, Jonathan (Madison) del Rosario and Philip (Ashley) Collins. He was a proud grandfather to 20 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. Lyle’s children reflect the love and kindness he shared, each carrying forward his spirit in their own lives.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albro and Barbara Collins, brother Roe Collins, and sister Vaunda Brown.

Lyle’s warm spirit and his ability to touch the lives of everyone he met will be deeply missed. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Please join us for a Celebration of Life service on Thursday, August 8th, at 1:00 pm at Big Springs Missionary Baptist Church.  In lieu of flowers, memorial  contributions may be made to Big Springs Missionary Baptist Church and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775. 

Funeral services for Rose Teresa Womack, 97, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 12, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Mrs. Womack passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at West Vue Nursing Center. 

She was born March 20, 1927, at Manhattan, New York.  On January 25, 1948, she was married at New York, New York, to the love of her life, Lawrence Calvin Womack, who preceded her in death on January 12, 2005.  Mrs. Womack was a volunteer at Ozarks Medical Center for several years and was very active in the ladies auxiliary group at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.  She loved children and enjoyed babysitting.  Her hobbies were dancing, knitting and baking.

She is survived by three children, Linda Keys and husband, Bryan, Anna Hendershot and Bruce Womack; her grandchildren, Leland (Stephanie), Brandi (Eric), Justin (Sara) and Morgan (David); and her great-grandchildren, Peyton, Corbin, Leland Jr., Elizabeth and David. 

Her parents, husband, one great-grandson, Richard and her son-in-law, Richard Hendershot, preceded her in death.  

Visitation services will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, August 11, 2024at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.