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Funeral services for George Gilbert Hunsucker, 77, Highlandville, Missouri, formerly of West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 3, 2024, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Mr. Hunsucker passed away at 2:28 a.m., Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Cox South, Springfield, Missouri. 

He was born March 18, 1947, at Corpus Christi, Texas, to Boyd Columbus Hunsucker and Berah Beatrice Driver Hunsucker.  On August 30, 1969, he was married at Sunnymead , California, to Sharon O’Neal.  Mr. Hunsucker was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy.  Before his retirement, George was a dispatcher at Howell-Oregon Electric Coop for forty-one years.  He was a runner for thirty years and loved attending his granddaughters track meets and watching them run.  George was a singer and a music director over the years as well as in quartets; he loved southern gospel music.  Mr. Hunsucker enjoyed watching old westerns and crossword puzzles.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Hunsucker, of the family home; two children, David Hunsucker, Springfield, Missouri and Mike Hunsucker and wife, Amanda, Spokane, Missouri; two grandchildren, Lexi and Lily Hunsucker, Spokane, Missouri; two brothers, Jim McConnaughy and wife, Theresa, Gainesville, Missouri and Duane Hunsucker and wife, Sue, West Plains; two sisters, Donna Miller, Corpus Christi, Texas and Lucille Williams, Houston, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews. 

His parents and three brothers, Roy McConnaughy, Billy McConnaughy and Henry Hunsucker preceded him in death.  

Visitation services will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, 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, Bethel Baptist Church or American Cancer Society and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775. 

Funeral services for Jimmie Lawrence Hicks, Sr., 76, Thayer, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 3, 2024, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mr. Hicks passed away at 6:45 p.m., Friday, July 26, 2024, at Shady Oaks Healthcare Center. 

He was born August 28, 1947, at Brighton, Arkansas, to Lawrence and Evelyn (Golf) Hicks.  On May 20, 1978, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Shirley Jo Hambelton.  Mr. Hicks enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trapping, but he especially loved playing music.  He started playing music at five years old at Winks in Paragould, Arkansas, and he played in several bands throughout the years.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Jo Hicks; four children, Jimmie Lawrence Hicks, Jr. (Brianna), West Plains, Missouri, Tina Douglas, Paragould, Arkansas, Michelle Ladon Bateman (Wesley), Paragould, Arkansas, and Victoria Diane Burke, West Plains, Missouri; eleven grandchildren, Dustin Lawrence Hicks (Autumn), Sawyer Fox, Ryder, Nikki Hicks, Krystle O’Hara (Doug), Bradley Douglas (Darian), Rylan Combs, Addy Combs, Amber Lancaster, Deric Bateman, and Sarah; many great-grandchildren; two sisters, Diane McCradic and Linda Newboles; and many nieces and nephews.

His parents, one brother, James Carelton, and one sister, Maxine Huckabee, preceded him in death.  

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to International Fellowship of Christians and Jews and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Funeral services for Rosetta A. Helm, 89, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 2, 2024, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Mrs. Helm passed away at 8:04 a.m., Monday, July 29, 2024, at Brooke Haven Healthcare. 

She was born March 5, 1935, at Bakersfield, Missouri, to Ezra and Maggie Lane Marshall.  On September 12, 1953, she was married at Freeport, Illinois, to Jack Helm who preceded her in death on June 29, 2020.  Rose enjoyed cooking, taking walks, collecting tea pots and caring for her grandchildren.  She was well loved by those who knew her.  She loved her family, friends and especially her grandchildren.  Mrs. Helm was a member of United Free Will Baptist Church for over thirty years.

She is survived two children, Debbie Helm and Alan Helm; three grandchildren, Jessica Pace and husband, Walker, Matt Helm and wife, Brandy and Lacey Flora; thirteen great-grandchildren, Makayla, Davyn, Ashton, Paylee, Taylor, Allie, Kileigh, Grecyn, Preston, Haley, Kendra, Jaxlynn and Haiven; three great-great-grandchildren, Ruby, Mila and Ezra; one sister-in-law, Bobbie Carter; and many nieces and nephews. 

Her parents, husband, three brothers, Merle, Floyd and Gene Marshall and three sisters, Earlene Gilmore, Norma Crites and Othela Mascal, preceded her in death.  

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

Funeral services for James Roosevelt Hollingshad, 79, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mr. Hollingshad passed away at 9:18 p.m., Friday, July 26, 2024, at his home, surrounded by family.

He was born April 15, 1945, at Hastings, Nebraska, to James Mitts and Bertha Bernice Cash Hollingshad.  On June 25, 2016, he was married at White Mountains, Alaska, to Venita Lair.  James was larger than life and a remarkable human being.  He graduated from high school at Dora, Missouri.  He joined the United States Army on July 9, 1963, serving in the Vietnam War.  After serving in the military, he traveled the world with his family and career as an aviation specialist, living in South Korea, West Germany, Savannah, Georgia, and North Pole, Alaska.  Later in life, he enjoyed splitting his time between Missouri and Alaska.  James was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing and hunting.  He had a big heart for everyone he met.  He was a wonderful father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and adopted father, and he was everyone’s favorite uncle.  James was baptized at nine-years-old at Twin Bridges by Alva Bennett of the Bethany Missionary Baptist Church after hearing Pastor Preston Maggard preach.  He remains a member of the Big Springs Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Venita Hollingshad, of the family home; three children, Jim Hollingshad (Jayson Zielinski), Nashville, Tennessee, Donald Chamberlin, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Dora Michele Krause (Max), San Antonio, Texas; five step-children, Brenda Kimball (John), Pomona, Missouri, Linda Jackson (Lonnie), Pomona, Missouri, Darrin Reed (Reta), West Plains, Missouri, Ricky Hall (Sherry), Pomona, Missouri, and Micky Hall (Lisa), Pomona, Missouri; one grandchild, Mia Fern Brown (David), Dora, Missouri; three great-grandchildren, Olivia Brown, David Brown, Jr., and Micah Brown; two sisters, Carolyn Gresham (William), Salem, Missouri, and Diana Wyble (Ron), Salem, Missouri; two brothers, Rodney Allen (Patty), Nucla, Colorado, and Edward Allen (Susan), Arma, Kansas; and a plethora of nieces and nephews.

His parents, first wife, Olivia Fern Hollingshad, one brother, Jerry Hollingshad, four sisters, Reba (Jackie) Jennings, Donna Allen, Judy Perkins, and Dorma Pry, and one stepson, Scotty Reed, preceded him in death.  

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be at Sweeton Pond Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Sweeton Pond Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

A celebration of life service for William Lewis Janzen, 85, West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 8, 2024, in the main room at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Mr. Janzen passed away at 5:42 p.m., Friday, July 26, 2024, at his home. 

He was born January 16, 1939, in Howell County, Missouri, to Chester Janzen and Ruth Galloway Janzen.  On November 26, 1960, he was married at Wichita, Kansas, to Wanda Adams.  Mr. Janzen was a veteran, having served with the United States Army.  He was very proud of his mule teams and enjoyed them.  Mr. Janzen enjoyed being a cattle farmer and took pride in it.  He enjoyed helping his neighbors with their repairs and especially starting their equipment in the cold weather; if he couldn’t fix it, you needed a new one.  Mr. Janzen was a family oriented man that would call or visit whenever possible.  He enjoyed telling and hearing a good story.  Mr. Janzen loved his wife of nearly 64 years and his family.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Wanda Janzen, of the family home; two children, Angela Littleton, State of Florida and Daniel Janzen and wife, Leslie, Cape Girardeau, Missouri; six grandchildren, Katie, Amy, Melissa, Juliette, Evan and Levi; three great-grandchildren, Penelope, Miles and Jace; two sisters, Kathleen Ege, Seattle, Washington and Betty Montague, Kansas City, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews. 

His parents, two sisters, Imogene Stapleton and Luella Pamperien and four brothers-in-law, William Stapleton, Neil Pamperien, Donald Ege and Gene Montague, preceded him in death.  

Burial will be at Amy Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Amy Cemetery or Mt. Zion at South Fork Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775. 

Funeral services for Jerry Neal Keith, 84, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Mr. Keith passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Ozarks Medical Center. 

He was born December 24, 1939, at Moody, Missouri, to Othel Lee (Bill) Keith and Opal May Davis. Jerry was born and raised in Moody.   On April 2, 1982, he was married at West Plains, to Donna Maxine Graham, who preceded him in death on April 19, 2022.  He was formerly married to Eileen McMurray, the mother of his children. Mr. Keith worked for a number of years doing road construction with Howard’s Construction and was the owner and operator of Keith’s Café.  He was well known in the West Plains area as an avid hunter and fisherman.  He was an expert cook and was known for his pies.  He enjoyed fishing, watching westerns and loved going to Gospel and Bluegrass singings.  Mr. Keith was always willing to help anyone and never met a stranger.  Mr. Keith was a member of Good News Freewill Baptist Church.

He is survived by four children, Gary Keith and wife, Amy, Marshfield, Missouri Dwayne Keith and wife, Brenda, Panama City Beach, Florida,  Greg Keith and wife, Debbie, Poplar Bluff and Eric Keith and wife, Jennifer, Piedmont, Missouri; three step-children, Robert Wood and wife, Julie, Fulton, Missouri, Theresa Smith and husband, Richard, Nixa, Missouri and Tammy Adrian and husband, Keith, West Plains, twenty-four grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. 

His parents, wife, one stillborn infant daughter, Angela Bernice Keith and one sister, Billie Ruth Worsham, preceded him in death.  

Burial will be in Moody 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.

A Celebration of Life Service for Tamara Lynn Grisham, 64, Dora, Missouri, will be held from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Michael James Price, infant son of Michael Eugene Price and Audray Shaw, Winona, Missouri, was born July 25, 2024 at West Plains, Missouri.  Michael went to be with the Angels July 25, 2024. 

During pregnancy Baby Michael did not like it when Momma ate meat, he only wanted vegetables; it was evident that he wanted to be a vegetarian.  His nick name was Gummy Bear.  Although you are not here with us Michael, you made us smile and laugh.

Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

Funeral services for Clyde Lawrence Napier (Jot), 94, Mount Vernon, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, July 29, 2024 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains, Missouri. 

Clyde passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus at 9:15 am Friday, July 19, 2024, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mount Vernon, Missouri.

He was born February 16, 1930 in Pine Hollow, a rural part of Shannon County, Missouri to William and Grace Napier. Clyde was married to Maxine Foster in 1957. They have lived in West Plains, Springfield, Noel, Republic and Ozark, Missouri. For the last 2 years, Clyde has lived at the Veteran’s Home in Mount Vernon, Missouri.  Clyde was inducted into the United States Army in 1951 and served in Korea from 1952 through 1953 and was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained during his service.  Clyde was actively involved in church in many capacities throughout his life. He was known for thinking of others first, serving in many, many ways.  Early 2024, Clyde published a book of his life story, “Seventy Wasn’t Enough”. This book highlights his family history, his early years growing up on the farm, military service, marriage and family.

He leaves his sister, Lola Napier, Kansas City, MO; son, Mark Napier and wife, Marijo, Grove, OK; daughter, Shelley Napier, Springfield, MO; one grandson, Bryan Napier and wife, Amy; two granddaughters, Sara Foster and husband, Matt, and Emily Baker and husband, Dustin; one bonus granddaughter, Tonya Logsdon and husband Jacob; eleven great-grandchildren, Dacey, Ashlyn, Alayna, Lincoln, Hannah, Silas, Samuel, Jake, Josh, Jadyn, Jordyn; nieces, Becky Bruner Barnett and husband, Randy; Susan Fox, Leat Stanley, Nawassa Greenwell, Loyah Vannicolo and husband Mike, Liauna Metscher and husband Troy and Nephews Jimmy Brown and wife Earlene, Steve Napier and wife Rita, Jairus Yates and wife Kim, and Preston Yates.

Clyde’s parents William Ashford and Grace Ernestine Napier, wife Maxine (Foster) Napier and siblings Fern Redburn, Laverne Thompson, Billy Napier, Evelyn Napier, Barbara Yates, and nieces Carolyn Trimble and Donnamae Spencer preceded him in death. 

Visitation will be held prior to the service, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Monday, in the Rose Chapel. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Eagles’ Wings Ministries of the Ozarks and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.  Clyde’s book, “Seventy Wasn’t Enough”, may be purchased at this URL https://mixam.com/print-on-demand/663512fc3b903843ba6fd18c

Funeral services for Sinda Marie Trantham, 62, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 27, 2024, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Mrs. Trantham passed away at 12:22 p.m., Monday, July 22, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Springfield, Missouri. 

She was born November 24, 1961, at Sherman, Texas, to James Calvin Ward and Mary Alice Harvey Ward.  Sinda earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Drury University in 2018.  On February 17, 1996, she was married at West Plains, to Darrell Trantham.  Sinda enjoyed reading, cross stitching and collecting Precious Moments figurines.  She was deeply loved by her family and friends.  Mrs. Trantham attended Cloud 9 Community Chapel, Caulfield, Missouri for the past fourteen years.

She is survived by her husband, Darrell Trantham, West Plains; two daughters, Sharon Trantham, West Plains and Mary Trantham, Springfield, Missouri; her mother, Mary Seabolt, West Plains; two sisters, Ronda Marks and husband, Charles, Eldon, Missouri and Angie Worley and husband Greg, Caulfield, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews. 

Her father, step-fathers Thomas Preston Donovan and Reverend Larry Seabolt and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Elijah Sanford Trantham and Ruby Bernadine Trantham, preceded her in death.  

Visitation services will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Pentecostal Church of God Central District or 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. 

Lillie Mary Badeaux, 90, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 9:58 p.m., Thursday, July 18, 2024, at her home.  

Memorial contributions may be made to 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.  

Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

A memorial service for Faith Lillian Mickey, 90, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 27, 2024, at St. Paul Lutheran Church.    

Mrs. Mickey passed away at 11:45 a.m., Friday, July 5, 2024, at West Vue Nursing Center. 

She was born September 19, 1933, at Berwyn, Illinois, to Christapher and Hazel Albright Paulsen.  On November 30, 1952, she was married at Skokie, Illinois, to Harold Ernest Mickey, Sr., who preceded her in death on September 8, 1985.  Faith worked many years in the hotel industry.  She enjoyed volunteering in Church, Community and the Christian Clinic.  For many years she and her dog, Rusty, were a part of Paws for Friendship and visited the nursing homes.

She is survived by six grandchildren, Kim Pond, Karrie Henderson, Sheryl Mickey Hagewood, Bill Mickey, Jason Mickey and Juston Mickey; twelve great-grandchildren; fourteen great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. 

Her parents, husband, one daughter and son-in-law, Madonna and Michael Healy, two sons, Harold Mickey Jr. and Micheal Mickey, two brothers, Charles Paulsen and Ralph Connor and five sisters, Gladys Sanders, Virginia Janke, Irene Garner, Caroline Garner and Marilyn Garner, preceded her in death.  

Burial will be in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775. 

A memorial service for Margaret Balough, 101, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 27, 2024, at First Baptist Church, West Plains, Missouri.  

Ms. Balough passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024, at West Plains, Missouri.  

She was born August 25, 1922, at Massillon, Ohio.

A visitation will precede the service at noon.  Memorial contributions may be made to Josiah Howell SAR Chapter and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

Graveside services for Kevin Paul (Boo) McKee, 61, Dora, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 22, 2024, at Ledbetter Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Mr. McKee passed away July 18, 2024.

He was born August 1, 1962, at Rupert, Idaho, to James Paul and Ellen Marie Fox McKee.  Mr. McKee owned his own sawmill, McKee Logging.  He was a master gardener, and he enjoyed playing music with his friends.

He is survived by three children, Misty Lucas and husband, Jeremiah, West Plains, Missouri, Kristy Andrews and husband, Gregory, West Plains, Missouri, and Dakota McKee, West Plains, Missouri; four grandchildren, Krasten Lucas, Kylie Lucas, Kaleb Lucas, and Katie Lucas; three brothers, Keith McKee, Brixey, Missouri, Kelly McKee, Crider, Missouri, and Kerry Dean McKee, Brixey, Missouri; two sisters, Joyce Ledbetter, West Plains, Missouri, and Jo Unruh, Brooksville, Mississippi; several nieces and nephews; and special friend of forty years, Carol Shinberger.

His parents, one brother, Kenneth McKee, one niece, Priscilla Owsley, and one nephew, Shawn McCord, preceded him in death.  

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

Eric Todd Jones, 57, Caulfield, Missouri, passed away July 15, 2024, at his home.

He is survived by one daughter, Nicole Jones, Koshkonong, Missouri; one grandson, Castin Watson; his mother, Sharon Hayes, West Plains, Missouri; one sister, Kim Baldridge, Myrtle, Missouri; one niece, Keshia Howell; great-nephews, Brian Howell, Lucus Howell, and Colt Campbell; one great-niece, Oakley Shed; one aunt, Loretta Spies, Elsberry, Missouri; his longtime friend, Dell Cupp; his special friend, Candy Hall; and his Cloud 9 family.

Per Eric’s request, no services will be held.

Funeral services for Florence Bonnell (Spake) Hobbs, 94, Ozark, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Bonnell passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.

She was born in Hardy, Arkansas, on August 28, 1929 or September 28, 1929 (according to her mother), to Cora and JW Spake.  She attended Thomasville High School (‘47) and Draughon Business School.  Bonnell married Robert Hobbs on June 11, 1950, in Las Vegas, Nevada.  She and Robert lived in Bakersfield, California, where she worked for her uncle’s bakery until they moved to Summersville, Missouri, where her dad purchased a telephone company, thus starting her long career and love of telephones.  She worked as a directory coordinator for Contel Telephone Company (GTE/Verizon).  She and Robert had two children, Gary Lee and Marcia. She enjoyed square dancing, painting, telephone collecting, crocheting, collecting Ty Beanie puppies, and her family and church.  Bonnell was a proud member of the Contel Club, First Baptist Church, and Red Hats.

Bonnell is survived by her daughter, Marci Joy and husband, Lane; daughter-in-law, Leadon; grandchildren, Joe (Kristi), Barbara (Jason), and Patrick (Misty); and great-grandchildren, Madison, Ryan, Devilynn, Micah, Abby, David, Megan, PJ, Tessa, Carter, Kinslie, Paxton, Heston, and Audrey.

She was predeceased by her parents, JW and Cora Spake, husband, Robert, son, Gary, grandson, Robbie, and several cousins.  

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be at Summersville Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Autism Speaks and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.

A memorial service for Michael Dean Anderson, 63, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 21, 2024, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Mr. Anderson passed away Friday, July 12, 2024, at Cox South, Springfield, Missouri. 

He was born February 22, 1961, at West Plains, Missouri, to Donald Anderson and Rosa Mae Surritte Anderson.  Mike was a truck driver for thirty-nine years and had drove for Lamar Owens, Barlow, Hicks, Transland, Garnett Wood, Charlie Coats and J Trans.  He enjoyed working on vehicles and going to monster truck shows.  Mike loved his family, especially his grandchildren.

He is survived by three children, Justin Anderson, Dustin Anderson and wife, Sara, and Heather Farrar and husband, Christopher; sixteen grandchildren, Austin, Kassidy, Khaleesi, Rylie, Thomas, Connor, Emily, Hailey, Jacob, Wesley, Athena, Body, Justin Jr., Catelynn, Ryder, and Riley; his mother, Rosa Mae Anderson; two brothers, Richard Anderson and wife, Joy, and Dale Anderson and wife, Crystal; two sisters, Nancy Little and husband, David, and Susan Roberts; and many nieces and nephews. 

His father, wife, Diana Richards, and one grandson, Wesley Anderson, preceded him in death.  

Visitation services will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, at 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. 

Funeral services for Vicki Lynne Warren Martin, 42, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Mrs. Martin passed away at 6:31a.m., Friday, July 12, 2024, at her home. 

She was born February 16, 1982, at St. Louis, Missouri, to Mark R. Warren and Jean M. Kleinschmidt Warren.  On August 25, 2007, she was married at Mountain Home, Arkansas, to Seth Martin.  Vicki was passionate about the Harlin Museum, where she was President of the Board.  She was very creative.  She loved her family, her friends and her dog, Bella.  Vicki struggled her entire life with kidney disease; her father donated a kidney to her when she was nine years old.  She began dialysis at the age of eighteen.  Her husband, Seth, remained by her side through it all.

She is survived by her husband, Seth Martin, of the family home; her parents, Mark R. and Jean Warren, Pomona, Missouri and Jr. and Rena Martin, Mountain Home, Arkansas; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. 

Her sister, Carrie A. Gentry, preceded her in death.  

Visitation services 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 Oak Lawn Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Harlin Museum of West Plains or National Kidney Foundation and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775. 

Graveside services for Wanda E. Edmonston, 84, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Pottersville Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Mrs. Edmonston passed away at 1:13 p.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Ozarks Medical Center. 

She was born March 5, 1940, in Howell County, Missouri, to Leslie Lewis Bennett and Opal F. Surritte Bennett.  On June 8, 1957, she was married at Salem, Arkansas, to George Oliver Edmonston, who preceded her in death on October 3, 2012.  Wanda enjoyed sewing crocheting, quilting and ceramics. 

She is survived by two daughters, Tara Miller and husband, Dan and Lisa Forsyth, all of West Plains; two grandchildren, Cheyanna Rains and husband, Mitchell, Heber Springs, Arkansas and Sydney Miller, Little Rock, Arkansas; two brothers, Herman Bennett and Robert Bennett and wife, Beverly, all of West Plains; and many nieces and nephews. 

Her parents, husband, four brothers, Harley Lewis, Harold, David and Freddie Bennett and one sister, Bettie Bennett, preceded her in death.  

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

Funeral services for Richard Gerald Bonham, 77, Bakersfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Elijah Church of Christ, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.    

Mr. Bonham passed away at 7:20 p.m., Friday, July 5, 2024, at his home. 

He was born October 5, 1946, at Gainesville, Missouri, to Herbert Ruland Bonham and Doris Donna Jean Tackitt Bonham.  Richard graduated from Bakersfield High School in 1964.  On August 14, 1970, he was married at Wasco, California, to Leslie Joan Tallon.  He was a truck driver for over fifty years.  Richard started driving in California, hauling hay for his uncle, J.B. Tackitt (Tackitt Trucking).  The last twenty years, he drove for 4-F Trucking and had recently retired from driving.  He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan.  Richard enjoyed watching his kids and grandkids play ball; he especially loved fishing with his grandkids.  Mr. Bonham loved the Lord and was a member of the Bakersfield Church of Christ, where he enjoyed leading song services.  He was a loving family man and cherished time with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Joan, of the family home; four children, Linda Fisk and husband, Mike, Harrisonville, Missouri, David Bonham, Carter Lake, Iowa, Rebecca Foster and husband, Kenneth, Caulfield, Missouri and Erin Rogers and husband, Scott, West Plains, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Kandi Shelton and husband, Cody, Paige Fisk, Kraig Foster and wife, Lacie, Brett Foster and wife, Shala, Megan Rogers Smith, Taylor Rogers, Rylee Rogers and Tucker Rogers; three great-grandchildren, Farris, Miles and Lainey Foster; six siblings, Tommy Bonham and wife, Beverly, Harry Bonham and wife, Wanda, Mike Bonham and wife, Gail, Patty Sturgeon and husband, Gary, Blake Bonham and wife, Debbie and Cindy Martin and husband, David; one uncle, Billy Joe Tackitt; sister-in-law, Naomi Grontkowski; brother-in-law, Lowell Tallon; sister-in-law, Judy Tackitt, and husband Jerry; brother-in-law, Joe Belt; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. 

His parents, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jerry and Lizzie Tallon, sister-in-law, Ramona Belt, brother-in-law, Joe Grontkowski and one nephew, Nicholas Grontkowski, preceded him in death.  

Visitation services will be held from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Saturday, at Elijah Church of Christ.  Burial will be in Elijah Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Fair Haven Children’s Home and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO  65775.