Click on the NAME for full obituary
Evelyn Sue Kelsey
Graveside services for Evelyn Sue Kelsey, 84, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 3, 2025, at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Kelsey passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Ozarks Healthcare. She was born September 12, 1940, at West Plains, Missouri, to the late […]
Gari Lee Bontrager
In Loving Memory of Gari Lee BontragerMarch 11, 1952 – December 22, 2024 Gari Lee Bontrager, age 72, of West Plains, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Ozarks Healthcare. Gari was born on March 11, 1952, in Goshen, Indiana, to Harvey and Joan Tucker Bontrager. On November 26, 1971, he […]
Lieutenant Commander Devin Lynn Hibbitts (Ret, USN)
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lieutenant Commander Devin Lynn Hibbitts (Ret, USN), a dedicated servant of our nation, who departed this life, leaving behind a legacy of honor and commitment. Born in Bonne Terre, MO to Alice Sloan and Gary Ross, Devin graduated from West Plains High School in […]
Joseph Gray Smith
Graveside services for Joseph Gray Smith, 98, Harrison, Arkansas, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, Pomona, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Smith passed away at 11:09 p.m., Monday, December 23, 2024, at his home. Joe was born April 26, 1926, in O’Donald, […]
Clyde Emmett Wilbanks, Jr.
A celebration of life service for Clyde Emmett Wilbanks, Jr., 79, Gladstone, Missouri, will be held from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m., Monday, December 30, 2024, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Wilbanks passed away at 3:08 a.m., Monday, December 23, 2024, at his home. He was born September 5, 1945, at […]
Michael Ray Harris
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Ray Harris, 67, Bakersfield, Missouri on December 23, 2024. He will be remembered with love from all of his family and friends. He will be especially missed by the love of his life, Cindy. Mike and Cindy shared 28 wonderful years together. Arrangements […]
Donnis Sue Young
Donnis Sue Young, 70, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 3:43 p.m., Friday, December 20, 2024, at her home. She was born April 13, 1954, at St. Louis, Missouri, to Ivan Petrey and Mary Counts Petrey. Donnis graduated from West Plains High School in 1972. She enjoyed reading, watching scary movies and loved spending time […]
Nancy Lillian Harlin
Nancy Lillian Harlin, 77, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 4:30 a.m., Friday, December 20, 2024, at NHC HealthCare. She was born January 20, 1947, at Fitchburg, Massachusetts, to Alfred Cormier and Florence LaBlanc Cormier. Nancy moved to Los Angeles in the late 60’s as a member of the band, The Rain People. She was […]
Sue Lynn VenDouris
Sue Lynn VenDouris, 86, Pomona, Missouri, passed away at 6:17 a.m., Friday, December 20, 2024, at her home. She was born September 15, 1938, at Forrest, Illinois, to Paul Earl McLoughlin and Muriel Bernadine Randolph. On June 12, 1989, she was married at Yosemite National Park, California, to William Lee VenDouris, who preceded her in […]
Ruth Evelyn Russell
Ruth Evelyn Russell, 90, Dora, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at her home. She was born July 1, 1934, in Ozark County, Missouri, to William Henry Howard and Effie Jane Evans Howard. On April 3, 1954, she was married at Moody, Missouri, to Dwain Russell, who preceded her in death on October 14, […]
Noma Ida Gabel
Funeral services for Noma Ida Gabel, 102, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 23, 2024, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Gabel passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at West Vue Green House Homes. She was born August 28, 1922, at Elijah, Missouri, to Amos Duncan […]
Bonnie Sue Reed
Funeral services for Bonnie Sue Reed, 63, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 23, 2024, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Reed passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at her home. She was born July 6, 1961, at Salem, Missouri, to Darrell Berry and Janet Louise Conway […]
Bob Garner
A Celebration of Life service for Bob Garner, 83, Pottersville, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Stuart Union Church. Bob departed this life on December 16, 2024 at his cabin. He was born August 11, 1941 to James and Viva Lee Garner. He was a 1959 graduate from […]
Paul Jayson Murta
A memorial service will be held at a later date for Paul Jayson Murta, 65, West Plains, Missouri. Mr. Murta passed away Thursday, December 15, 2024, at his home. He was born August 23, 1959, at Rolla, Missouri, to Paul Munro Murta and Ruth Hillebrand Murta. Mr. Murta was a mechanic and enjoyed working […]
Charles William Amerlan
A memorial service for Charles William Amerlan, 84, Bakersfield, Missouri, will be held from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m., Saturday, December 21, 2024, in the main room at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Amerlan passed away at 12:17 a.m., Sunday, December 15, 2024, at his home. He was born October 29, 1940, at Chicago, Illinois, to […]
Peggy Sue Jarvis DeShazo
Graveside services for Peggy Sue Jarvis DeShazo, 84, Moody, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Baptist Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Ms. DeShazo passed away at 3:18 p.m., Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at her home. She was born July 17, 1940, at Pomona, Missouri, to […]
Bruce Alan Dawson
A Celebration of Life service for Bruce Alan Dawson, 81, West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, December 28, 2024, in the Walnut Room at the West Plains Civic Center. Mr. Dawson passed away at 3:51 a.m., Thursday, November 21, 2024, at his home. He was born July 26, 1943, […]
Betty Guffey Ford (Granny)
Funeral services for Betty Guffey Ford (Granny), 95, Caulfield, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 12, 2024, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Ford passed away at 11:36 p.m., Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Brooke Haven Healthcare. She was born April 22, 1929, at Gamaliel, Arkansas, to Bev Minge […]
Robert Lee Martin
Robert Lee Martin, 67, of West Plains, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 5:51 PM, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on July 1, 1957, in Memphis, Tennessee, Robert moved to West Plains in 1982. He was a skilled flooring contractor and finish carpenter, known for his meticulous […]
Richard A. Jacobs
Richard A. Jacobs, 75, Eminence, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Ozarks Healthcare. He was born July 30, 1949, at Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, to Donald Charles Jacobs and Norma Fuller Jacobs. He was a farrier and a mechanic. Mr. Jacobs enjoyed riding motorcycles and working on anything mechanical. He is survived by two […]