Tonya Gail Bethel
Funeral services for Tonya Gail Bethel, 68, Koshkonong, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at First Baptist Church, West Plains, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Bethel passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Hospice House of the Ozarks.
She was born October 28, 1956, at West Plains, Missouri, to Thomas Bassham and Vera Kinder Bassham. On November 11, 2016, she was married at Mountain Home, Arkansas, to Greg Bethel. Tonya worked at Bank of Salem for forty-seven years. She enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking, quilting and traveling. She loved her family, her church family, volunteering and her cattle.
She is survived by her husband, Greg Bethel, of the family home; two daughters, Brittany Coley and husband, Austin, Mountain Home, Arkansas and Chelsea Flagg and husband, Robert, West Plains, Missouri; five grandchildren, Brody Avery, Jarrett Avery, Hadlee Coley, Daygan Flagg and Inara Flagg; her mother, Vera Bassham; three brothers, Michael Bassham and wife, Teresa, Gainesville, Missouri, Mark Bassham and wife, Laurie, Salem, Arkansas and Jeff Bassham, and wife, Jane, Bella Vista, Arkansas; one sister, Beth Walker, Cabot, Arkansas; her mother-in-law, Fern Bethel; one sister-in-law, Tammy Bethel; and several nieces and nephews.
Her father, father-in-law, Bob Bethel, two brothers-in-law, Bobby Walker, Jr. and Gary Bethel and one nephew, Tommy Bassham, preceded her in death.
Mrs. Bethel will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri.
Anita Warden
March 27, 2025 @ 2:28 pm
My thoughts and prayers to all of her family God be with all of you.Tonya was very dear to me.
Dustin W Mahan
March 27, 2025 @ 5:48 pm
Rollin Kinder and Bethel families, I’m sorry for the loss of your niece.
John hodges
March 27, 2025 @ 8:10 pm
Tonya was a wonderful woman with a servant’s heart. She prepared food for the AWANA program at Salem First Baptist Church in Salem Arkansas for many years. Also, we were neighbors for several years and my wife and I were her parents neighbors for another 10 years. She will be missed, but she is in the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ.
David & Mallory Snodgras
March 27, 2025 @ 9:14 pm
I’m so sorry, Greg and family! Your family has been in my prayers and will continue to be in them now and the days ahead. Please let me know if I can do anything!
Larry and Pam Coffman
March 28, 2025 @ 8:13 am
Greg and family. So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for all.
Nanette Carter
March 28, 2025 @ 3:24 pm
Hugs, prayers and love to each of you, mamma’s are the best.
Greg Bethel
March 28, 2025 @ 4:59 pm
John she spoke of you lots ! Shared many memories with me off you all growing up together . In west plains we cooked for a church group Feed the City. She loved giving to others . Thank you John
Cami Henderson
March 29, 2025 @ 8:01 am
Praying for you, Beth, and all your family. My sincerest condolences.
Rochelle Garrison
March 29, 2025 @ 9:28 pm
Love and prayers for your family! I will miss you dear friend always!
Dena Barnett
March 30, 2025 @ 8:36 pm
She was a precious lady. I enjoyed our visits so much. Praying for all of her family.
Shannon
March 31, 2025 @ 10:16 am
So very sorry to hear this news Greg. Prayers for you and your family.