Nova “Shorty” Martin
Nova "Shorty" Martin
Graveside services for Nova Dwayne “Shorty” Martin, 83, Dora, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Ball Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Martin passed away at 3:26 p.m., Friday, July 24, 2020, at his home.
He was born January 11, 1937, at Dora, Missouri, to Novie Andy Martin and Flo Marie Hodgson Martin. On May 20, 1956, he was married at Dora, Missouri, to Martha Ann Owen. Before his retirement, Shorty was a Lead man at SEI. He loved music; it was always a huge part of his life. He had been a member of the Country Express Band since 1980 and was a bass player. Shorty also enjoyed fishing and hunting. His family was his passion in life. Mr. Martin was a member of Ball Church of Christ for forty years.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Martha Martin; one son, Doug Martin and wife, Rhonda; son-in-law, Victor Hambelton; four grandchildren, Kasey Hambelton and fiancé Ashton Shipley, Mandy Verplancke and husband, Nathan, Brad Martin and wife, Diana and USAF Staff Sergeant, Adam Martin; five great-grandchildren, Brailyn, Andilynn, Reece, Cameron and Olivia; two sisters, Virginia Berry and Charlotte Johnson and husband, Lonnie; one sister-in-law, Sue Martin; and many nieces and nephews.
His parents, one daughter, Anna Hambelton, one brother, Glaine Martin, one sister, Wanda Brown, and two brothers-in-law, J.R. Brown and Jay Berry, preceded him in death.
Mr. Martin will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Ball Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Robert & Shirley Hart
July 26, 2020 @ 4:55 pm
So sorry for your loss thought a lot of Shorty his family meant a lot to him. My prayer for Martha and all the family I know you are going to miss him.
Juanita and Jim Walker
July 30, 2020 @ 8:43 am
Doug and family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Donna Newberry
July 27, 2020 @ 3:13 pm
Martha and family, so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all. Donna
David and Carrie Thompson
July 27, 2020 @ 5:45 pm
Martha and family praying for you as you grieve this loss.
Cindy Kane
July 28, 2020 @ 3:05 pm
Martha and Doug: Our family is so sorry to hear that Shorty past on. We have known you guys for so long. Dad and Mom really admires your family. I know this is a hard time for your family. Please breath and take your time in grieving this loss along with Anns. We love all of you.
anita decker peoples
July 29, 2020 @ 12:14 pm
Martha
so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with your family.
Anita Decker Peoples
Larry &Reda Foster
July 30, 2020 @ 2:24 am
Prayers for all so enjoyed dancing to his music. A lifetime of accomplishments. A passion for his family and music .
Mike Lindeman
July 31, 2020 @ 6:32 pm
Sorry to hear of Shorty’s passing. I worked with him at Southwest. He was a good man…happy I got to know him. God’s comfort and strength be with the family.
Jerry North
August 2, 2020 @ 5:30 pm
I just read of Shorty’s passing. Martha and family please accept my deepest condolences at this sorrowful time in your lives.
Renee Stephes
August 3, 2020 @ 7:35 am
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one.
Sending my thoughts and prayers to all of you during this time of sorrow.
He will be rejoicing with his beautiful daughter in heaven.