HOWELL COUNTY MOGenWeb OBITUARIES

Mary Elizabeth Plowman Haberkamp - Born November 26, 1909, at Angeline, MO, to John and Susan Plowman. She departed this life at the home of her daughter in Rockwall, Texas, on March 21, 2008, making her age 98 years. Mary spent her early years in Angeline, then moved to Illinois with her family. There she was united in marriage to Emil Haberkamp on November 7, 1936. To this union one daughter, Patricia Susan, was born. Mary and Emil lived in Illinois during their first years of marriage, and after WWII bought a farm near Summersville, MO where they spent many years. After retirement, they moved to West Plains, MO, where they were faithful members of St. Paul Lutheran Church of West Plains. Mary's Christian principals and innate goodness and concern for others was apparent to all who knew and loved her. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 55 years, Emil, three brothers, John, Herbert and Bill Plowman, and three sisters, Ruth Barton, Martha Stevens and Nora Berndt. Mary is survived by her beloved daughter and son in-law, Patricia and Rocky Stout; grandson Bradford Stout and grand-daughter Wendelyn Henk Tilleman, the joy of her life, great grand daughter Emile Tilleman, plus many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Services were held at 2 p.m., March 27, 2008 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in West Plains. Internment followed at Howell Memorial park, Pomona, MO.

Junior Marshall Haddock - Age 77, of Willow Springs, Missouri. Funeral services were held Saturday in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains, Missouri. Mr. Haddock died 15 Sep 2004 at his home.  He was born 8 Jun 1927 in Roosevelt, Missouri to Columbus Marshall and Julia Bunch Haddock.  He married Daisy Jean Martin Bunch. Mr. Haddock was a member of the Willow Springs Saddle Club and Missouri Foxtrotting Association, having been a long-time promoter of the breed.  He attended Lost Camp Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife; a brother-in-law, Cecil Counts; sisters-in-law, Alma Dewitt, Oral Collins, Mae Doering, June Ellis, Juanita Colter and Bonnie Vandergriff. Three brothers and four sisters preceded him in death. Mr. Haddock will lie in state from 2 p.m. Friday until services at the funeral home.  Burial will follow at Dry Creek Cemetery.  Military honors provided by Missouri Military Funeral Honors Program and Veterans Honor Guard of West Plains, Missouri. West Plains Daily Quill; West Plains, Missouri, 16 Sep 2004.

Alvin Norman Hale - Age 73, Hartford, Ill - Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Hale died 1:15 a.m. Sunday, March 30, 2008, in Alton Memorial Hospital, Alton, Ill. He was born March 24, 1935, in Vanzant, Mo., to Bryam and Ethel Clinton Hale. On Sept. 15, 1952, he was married at Hardy, Ark., to Carrie Roberson, who preceded him in death on May 9, 2001. Mr. Hale had worked at General Motors, and before his retirement operated A & H Tree Service. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by three children, Alvin Hale, wife, Colette, Hartford, Ill., Sue Hurst, husband, Bud, Lemay, Mo., and Mary Ann Hill, husband, Mark, Steelville, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; one brother, Glen Hale, wife, Myrtle; one sister, Katie Berry, husband, Orlando; and many nieces and nephews.
His parents; wife; and one brother, Chalmer, preceded him in death. Visitation will be 6 to 7 p.m. today, Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial wil be at Dry Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

DOLA HALE - Funeral services held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Carter Chapel, West Plains, with Rev. Keith Cunningham officiating. Miss Hale died Sunday in West Vue Nursing Home. Pallbearers were Jack Spence, Dean Robertson, Gene Hale, Donald Alsup, Carl Monroe Hale and Herbert Henry. Persons attending from out of the area included Mrs. Elsie Hamilton, Cassville MO; Mr. Cleveland Williamson, Thayer; Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hale, Carl Hale, John Monroe Hale and Iris Stutce, all of St Louis. Interment was in Dry Creek Cemetery under the direction of the Carter Funeral Home, West Plains. No dates given, but believe it was 1976.

Audrey May West Hall - Age 89, West Plains MO - Died Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at National Health Care. She was the daughter of John Preston West and Cynthia Hall, born Mar. 5, 1917. Funeral services for Audrey May Hall, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Hall will lie in state from 1 p.m. Friday until service time at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Fowler Cemetery.

Everett Riley Hall - Age 38, West Plains MO - Funeral Services will be held Saturday, June 12, 1971, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson Drago Funeral Home.  West Plains, with the Rev. Mrs. Lela Land officiating. Mr. Hall died yesterday at 8:30 a.m. in the West Plains Memorial Hospital, West Plains.  He was born in West Plains May 21, 1933 the son of Melvin and Ora Brower Hall, West Plains.  He was married Oct. 10, 1953 at West Plains to Ellen Marie Morgan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Morgan, West Plains.  He was a member of the Jesus Name Church, West Plains. Hall was a Veteran of the Korean War assigned to an anti-aircraft Artillery Unit.  He was awarded the Korean Service Medal, four Bronze Stars, National Defense Service Medal and United Nations Service Medal. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ellen Hall, of the family home, seven children, Connie Marie, Patricia Ann, Melvin R., Eva Ellen, Carol Sue, Raymond Gene, Everett Hall Jr.  All of the family home, West Plains; his parents Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Hall, West Plains; five brothers and sisters, Charles Hall, Nappon, Mo.; Kenneth Hall, whereabouts unknown; Norma Hilburn, Leroy Hall, and James Hall all of West Plains.  He was preceded in death by one brother. The family will receive friends tomorrow from 7 to 8:30p.m. in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains. A Military detail from Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., will be present during the final rites at the graveside. Interment will be in the family plot in Dripping Springs Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains. (Father of Patti Hall-Smith)

Glen D. Hall - Pomona MO - Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, May 29, 2008, at Pomona Christian Church, with Minister Marcus Allen officiating. Glen passed this life May 25, 2008, at Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains, after a long battle with congestive heart failure. Glen was born Nov. 16, 1932, to Ellis Hall and Doris (Ogle) Hall near Hutton Valley, Mo. He attended Lost Camp School and graduated from Willow Springs High School in 1950. It was there he met his future wife, Joyce Blinkinsop, and was married April 29, 1951. Like so many during this time, the young couple moved out of the area to find work; for them, they moved to Peoria, Ill., where Glen worked for Caterpillar Machinery. Glen was successful there, but he longed to move back to Howell County to become a dairy farmer, and did so for over 50 years. Glen believed in service to his community. He was a member of the Pomona Christian Church for over 50 years, where he served as an Elder, Deacon, Junior Church and Sunday School teacher. He taught the Kingdom Builders Class at the church for several years. He also served as a board member for the Willow Springs school system for 12 years. He also served on the board of Mid America Dairy Cooperative (now known as Dairy Farmers of America) where he was an advocate for all dairy farmers. He was a member of the ADEPT committee and walked the halls of Congress and the Senate of Washington, D.C., to help legislative efforts on preserving the family farm that he so loved. But most of all, Glen was a son, husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He was preceded in death by his father and mother. He is survived by his wife, Joyce, who he resided with at Brooke Haven Healthcare, West Plains; his sister, Mary Lou and husband, Loren Goodman, Carbondale, Ill.; his daughter, Vicky and husband, Greg Stephenson, Springfield, their children, Veronica and husband, Justin Aichelle, and daughter, Elianna, Africa, Wayne and wife, Kaie Stephenson, Springfield; his son, James and wife, Kathryn Hall, and sons, Benjamin and Chad, Bolivar, Mo.; his son, Ted, and wife, Cindy Hall, and daughters, Lacey and Casey, Pomona; his son, Peter and wife, Lisa Hall, and sons, Grant and Logan, West Plains. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorial donations to be made to the Pomona Christian Church Building Fund.

Jackson McKinley 'JACK' Hall - Age 70 Spokane WA - Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. tomorrow in the Rose Chapel of the Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains. Mr. Hall died August 2, 1971 in a hospital in Spokane, Washington. Mr. Hall was born February 7, 1900 at Pottersville, Missouri the son of the late John Riley and Sarah Scribner Hall. On April 17, 1920 he married at Sycamore, Mo., to Martha E. Smith who survives as does five children, Isaiah Riley Hall, Memphis, Tennessee, Elsie May Simmons, Lincoln, Neb.; Leo McKinley Hall, Cazenovia, Ill., Loren Marie Morgan, Washburn, Ill., and Mary Ann Spencer, West Plains; one foster son Kenneth Stutsman, Shawnee Mission, Kansas, 25 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, one brother and three sisters. Mr. Hall was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, one sister. Burial will be in the Dripping Springs Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains.   West Plains Daily Quill August ?, 1971 (Great Uncle of Patti Hall-Smith)

James Edward Hall - Age 56, West Plains MO - Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 21, 2007, at Dripping Springs Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Hall died 11:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007, in West Vue Nursing Center. He was born Oct. 5. 1950,  in Summersville, Mo., to Melvin and Ora Brower Hall. Mr. Hall had been employed at the West Plains Recycle Center. He was a member of the West Plains Car Club and enjoyed fishing. He is survived by two brothers, Leroy Hall, West Plains, and Charles Hall, wife, Ruby, Mtn. Grove, Mo.; one sister, Norma Hilburn, West Plains; many nieces and nephews, including Andi Hilburn-Vaini, West Plains; and many cousins including Doug Brower, Janice Fritts and Blaine Brower. His parents; three brothers, Riley, Everett and Kenneth Hall; two sisters-in-law, Ella and Ellen Hall; and one brother-in-law, Larry Hilburn, precede him in death. Mr. Hall will lie in state 2 until 9 p.m. Thursday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shaw Medical Building and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

John Riley 'Tucker' Hall - Age 65, well known resident of the Dripping Springs District, six miles north of West Plains died this morning at 4:00 a.m., September 20, 1938, at his farm home following a brief illness. However, Mr. Hall had been in ill health for some time and recently had suffered a third paralytic stroke. Besides his widow, Sarah Ellen Scribner Hall, he is survived by seven sons and daughters, Mrs. Emma Green, Jack Hall, James W. Hall, Melvin Hall, Mrs. Marie Nolte of the Dripping Springs District. Mrs. Anna Coble of Arditta and Mrs. Wray Goss of Brandsville. Mr. Hall was born in Searcy, Arkansas on January 12, 1873, had lived in the Howell and Ozark county areas many years. He moved to Dripping Springs from the Pottersville community. Funeral services will be held tomorrow in the church at Dripping Springs. Burial will be in the cemetery nearby. The R. F. Legrand Presiding Elder of the Methodist Churches of the West Plains District will conduct the service. Funeral and burial arrangements are in charge of Leonard Sullen of the Sullen's Funeral Home, West Plains, Missouri.  Sep. 20, 1938.

KEITH R. HALL - Funeral services for Keith Robert Hall of West Plains were held at 2 pm Sunday at the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains, with Rev. Wendell Page officiating. Mr. Hall died Friday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hall. Pallbearers were Charles Phelps, Jr., Clyde Stewart, Jr., Phil Whitsell, Larry Judd, David Stewart and T. J. Reasons. Persons attending from our the area included Mr. and Mrs. Gene Halford, Mr. and Mrs. James Halford,, St Louis; Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Morris, Darrell McFarland, Springfield; Mr. and Mrs. David Morris, Little Rock AR; Mr. and Mrs. Lyn Morris, Ozark; Mr. and Mrs. Rex Arnett, Mr. and Mrs. George Arnett, Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Smith, Mrs. Karen Bean, Joe Smith, Harold Morris, all of Bakersfield; Joey Smith, Gamaliel AR; Mr. and Mrs. Guy King, Mountain Home AR; Steve Morris, Hocomo; Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Henderson AR; and Mrs. George Huett and son, Elizabeth AR; Nancy Huett, Searcy AR. Interment was in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.

Lelland Herman 'Lee' Hall - Age 82, loving husband, brother, father and grandfather, joined the Lord on April 6, 2008. Lee was born Aug. 24, 1925, to Voyd C. and Mary P. Hall both deceased. Memorial services were Sunday, April 13, at New Salem Church Cemetery, Couch, Mo. He is survived by his loving wife, Tina; son, Walter Lee; daughter, Elizabeth 'Beth'; sister, Sarah “Ann Hall-Smith; granddaughters, Jennifer Nichole and Mary Rebecca; grandson, Jonathan Andrew; three stepsons and their families. Other survivors include a multitude of other family members and friends – all that he loved dearly. He was a WWII Army Air Corps veteran both in the European and Pacific fronts. Lee was proud of his service to his country. Lee had a wonderful life full of travel, reading, had a passion for classic cars, motorcycles, and his deepest passion was for his family and his friends. He always made time for everyone – as he used to say, 'The best gift that you can give someone is your time.' 'You are meant to live and you end it by dying, I have lived so close to death a lot of my life that I am almost friends with it. Don’t be sad when I go, it has been a great life, much better than anyone I know. So don’t grieve for me, it has been a great life and the big bonus, no one else has a family that a person could be more proud of...' ILYMTYLM, Ol’ Man You were special, unique and irreplaceable.

Martha Elizabeth Smith Hall - Age 83, West Plains MO - Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains, with the Rev. Joe Bean officiating.  Mrs. Hall died at 3:42 p.m. Saturday in Ozarks Medical Center. She was born Sept. 15, 1903, at Sycamore, the daughter of the late Rev. Joseph and Nancy Catherine Freeman Smith. She received her education in the New Hope School near Sycamore and in 1921, she was married at Sycamore to Jack McKinley Hall, who preceded her in death Aug. 2, 1971.  She received her nurses training working for the Red Cross and had worked in St. Louis, and after moving back to West Plains she had worked with several physicians in West Plains.  Mrs. Hall was of the Methodist faith and her father was a Methodist minister.  Survivors include five children, Isaiah Riley Hall, Memphis, Tenn.; Elsie May Simmons, Lincoln, Neb.; Leo McKinley Hall, Cazenovia, Ill.; Lorna Marie Morgan, Washburn, Ill., and Mary Ann Spencer, West Plains; one foster son, Kenneth Stutsman, Shawnee Mission, Kan.; 25 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren; one great great grandson; one brother, Henry Bunker Smith, Mtn. Home, Ark.; two sisters, Elvira Kirkland, West Plains and Mary Davis, Wichita, Kan.; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three grandchildren, four brothers, Manuel, Dewey, Sigel and Jessie Smith and one sister, Clemetine Collins. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be may to the American Heart Assn., and may be left at the Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Dripping Springs Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains.  West Plains Daily Quill January  10, 1987.  (Great Aunt to Patti Hall-Smith)

Melvin Prentis Hall - Son of the late John Riley and Sarah Scribner Hall was born May 8, 1910 at Sycamore, Missouri and entered into eternal rest September 28, 1975 at the age of 65 years. On July 2, 1930, Mr. Hall was married at Salem, Arkansas to Ora Brower, who survives, as do five children, Charles Hall, Kenneth Hall, Norma Hilburn, Leroy Hall and James Hall. Seven grandchildren and three sisters, Mrs. Marie Acklin, Mrs. Anna Coble and Mrs. Wray Gross. Mr. Hall was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, two brothers and one sister. Burial will be in the Dripping Springs Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains.    West Plains Daily Quill, Sep. 29, 1975.

Ronald Lee Hamby - Age 73, Caulfield MO - Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at the First Baptist Church, West Plains, Mo., under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Hamby died 5:37 p.m., Friday, May 30, 2008, at Ozarks Medical Center. He was born June 29, 1934, at Ava, Mo., the son of Ernest and Edith Robertson Hamby. He graduated from the Ava High School and on Jan. 21, 1956, was married at Ava, Mo., to Phyllis Pettyjohn. Mr. Hamby was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Army. He was a real estate developer and was a member of the National Association of Realtors. He enjoyed dairy farming, hunting, fishing and loved playing music and singing. His family was the number one thing in his life. Mr. Hamby was a member of the First Baptist Church in West Plains. Throughout his life, Ron was active in various churches, serving as deacon, Sunday school teacher and music director. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Hamby, of the family home; three sons, Rick Hamby and wife, Beverly, Rod Hamby and wife, Rhonda, and Joe Hamby and Angie, all of West Plains; eight grandchildren, Rodney Hamby Jr. and wife, Holly, Amanda Jenkins, Brandi Anderson, David Tomovick, Grant Hamby, Katie Hamby, Jacob Hamby and Canton Ford; three great-grandchildren, Taylor Hamby, Hayden Hamby and Laken Anderson. He left one sister, Reta Watterson, and many nieces and nephews. His parents; three brothers, Rex, Russell and Ray Hamby; and two sisters, Remah Hamby and Reba Hobbs, precede him in death. Burial was at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to “The Gideons” and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

HOWARD CECIL HAMMACK - Age 79, St Louis MO - Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church of West Plains with Dr. C. W. Caldwell officiating. Mr. Hammack died at Barnes Hospital, St Louis MO. He was born May 24, 1896, in West Plains, the son of George Hammack and Martha Anglin. He was married Nov. 22, 1942 at Union MO to Mildred J. Becker. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Hammack attended West Plains schools and started learning his trade as a meat cutter at the age of nine years. He was manager of the meat departments of several large stores. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mildred Hammack, St Louis MO; two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Bingham Epperheimer and Mrs. Ruth Charles, both of West Plains. Burial was in Oak Lawn Cemetery under the direction of the Carter Funeral Home, West Plains.

Gene Hammen - Age 76, West Plains MO - Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 23, 2007, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Hammen died 11:08 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at his home. He was born April 27, 1931, in Dayton, Ohio, to Joseph F. and Alma Stattler Hammen. On Jan. 6, 1965, he was married at West Plains to Peggy Thomas. Mr. Hammen was a veteran having served 20 years with the U.S. Air Force. He served during World War II, helped in the cleanup of Nagasaki, and served in the Korean Conflict and Vietnam Conflict.  He was employed by Reed-Harlin, worked for 21 years for Morlan Shell and drove cars for H and H Motors. Mr. Hammen loved Alaska and Japan, owned a stock car and his passions were driving, woodworking and his family. He was known for his humor and sense of wit. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Hammen, of the family home; two children, Dennis Hammen, wife, Trish, and Joetta Creason, fiance, Darcy Forbes, West Plains; seven grandchildren, Kevin Antrim, Trista Creason, Trent Creason, Josi Creason, Kristie Bales, Travis Bales and Brianna Hammen; five great-grandchildren and one on the way; two brothers, Bill Hammen, wife, Jeannie, and Leroy Hammen, Fort Wayne, Ind.; two sisters, Juanita Fabian, Grand Rapids, Mich., and Geraldine Herber and husband, Jim, Baltimore, Md.; many nieces and nephews; and his good friend, C.W. Hunter, Koshkonong, Mo. His parents preceded him in death. Visitation will be 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family or Riverways Hospice and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Peggy Jane THOMAS Hammen - Age 74, West Plains MO - Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, 2007, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Hammen died 1:14 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007, in NHC HealthCare. She was born Feb. 11, 1933, in Mammoth Spring, Ark., to Roy and Ruby Myrtle Kellett Thomas. On Jan. 6, 1965, she was married at West Plains to Eugene (Gene) Edward Hammen, who preceded her in death June 20, 2007. She had worked at International Shoe Company and loved to play bingo. She is survived by two children, Dennis Hammen, wife, Trish, and Joetta Creason, fiance, D’Arcy Forbes, all of West Plains; seven grandchildren, Kevin Antrim, Trista Creason, Trent Creason, Josi Creason, Kristie Bales, Travis Bales and Briana Hammen; one great-grandchild, Zoe Antrim; and one brother, David Thomas, Pecos, Texas. Her parents and husband preceded her in death. Memorial contributions may be made to the family and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  West Plains Daily Quill

ABE MILLARD HAMMOND - Funeral services for Abe Millard Hammond, 92, Salem, Ark., were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2004, at Barker Funeral Home Chapel, Salem, with Brother David Gibson and Brien Hall officiating. Mr. Hammond died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2004, at Salem. Memorials may be made to Salem Cemetery Association or children’s Home of choice. Burial was in Salem Cemetery, Salem, under direction of Barker Funeral Home.  

Alma Elizabeth Hammond - Age 93, Salem Fulton Co AR - Daughter of the late George Sherwood and Rachel Alverta (Sapp) Walker, was born Oct. 28, 1914, in Cureall, MO. She departed this life Aug. 5, 2008, in Salem AR. Alma was united in marriage to Abe Millard Hammond on Feb. 22, 1936, at Mt. Calm, AR. Alma was a homemaker and member of the Salem Church of Christ. She leaves to mourn her passing a son, Johnny Hammond and wife, Joan, Salem, Ark.; three daughters, Berta Kinder, Centerton, AR, Jula Scott and husband, Joe, West Plains, MO, Lola Aldridge and husband, Charles, Sturkie, AR; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; two sisters, Nancy Hughes and Ruby Hawkins; two sons-in-law, Leon Sanders and Lowell Kinder; and a granddaughter, Debra Kinder. Funeral services were 10 a.m. today, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, at Barker Funeral Home Chapel, Salem, AR, with Brother John Hodges and Rev. Brien Hall officiating. Interment was in Salem Cemetery under the direction of Barker Funeral Home in Salem, AR. Pallbearers were Ron Kinder, Steve Kinder, Richard Kinder, Terry Sanders, Barry Aldridge and Donald Clements. Memorials to Arkansas Children’s Hospital.

Neva Hammond - Age 90, West Plains MO - Died 5:12 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006, in Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains. Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains. Funeral services for Neva Hammond, 90, West Plains, will be 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30, 2006, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery.

RODNEY RAY HANKEY - Born May 28, 1958 at West Plains MO to Paul Joseph and Hazel HANKEY. He departed this life February 15, 2007 at his home in Trask MO making his age 48 years, 8 months, and 18 days. He was married to Sherry GIBSON o n July 13, 1981, and to this union, one daughter was born. He is survived by his daughter, Mariah CLAMPIT, and husband, Jason, of Fayetteville AR; two grandchildren, Elijah HANKEY and Angela CLAMPIT; one stepdaughter, Crystal GIBSON of Springdale AR; two step grandchildren, CJ and Noah; one brother, Paul "Bub" HANKEY and wife, Audra, of Mountain View MO; four sisters, Beverly NICHOLSON and husband, Paul, of Birch Tree MO; Darlene BROOKS and husband, Jerry, of Mountain View MO; Marilyn BROWN and husband, John, of St. Louis MO; and Janella BURKS and husband, Will, of Mountain View MO; two aunts, Faye BUCKLEY and Inez HANKEY, both of Mountain View MO; eight nephews, six nieces, several grandnieces, grandnephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Hazel HANKEY; his grandparents, Ed and Ada HANKEY, and Frank BUCKLEY; one niece, Twila BROOKS; one infant nephew, William Scott HANKEY; two uncles, Kenneth BUCKLEY and Eugene HANKEY; and one aunt, Clara KINNEY. Rodney gave his life to Jesus at an early age and was baptized. As a young child, he attended Chapel Hill Church with his parents. Among his several jobs, Rodney worked as a merchant marine in the Gulf of Mexico, and also operated heavy equipment for a cable company. Rodney loved to hunt, fish, and camp out at the river. His greatest pleasure was when his daughter, Mariah, and husband came to visit. He took great pleasure in his grandchildren, Elijah and Angela. Rodney had a kind heart and had many friends. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him. Memorial services were held at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, February 18, 2007 in Yarber Chapel, Mountain View MO with Rev. Glenn GREEN officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View MO.   Sources for this information: The Summersville Beacon.

Anna Elizabeth Vaughan Hardcastle - Born February 13, 1911, near Bakersfield, Mo., and passed from this life on Tuesday, February 13, 2007, in Mountain Home, Ark. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, February 17 in the Roller Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation is from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Interment will be in the Free Union Cemetery following a brief service at the Free Union Church of Christ, in Leota, Mo. She was married to J.H. Hardcastle on April 20, 1930. Anna is survived by her daughters, Jane (Robert) Horton, of Mountain Home, Ark., and Nancy (Roger) Hainline, of Springfield; brother Jerry (Jimmy) Vaughan, of Huntsville, Ark.; sister Bonnie (Milford) Parsons, of Shawnee Mission, Kan.; and seven grandchildren, including Clay Hainline and Damon Hainline, and their spouses. Memorial donations may be made to Memorial Christian Church or to Hospice of the Ozarks. Arrangements by Roller Funeral Home in the online guest book at www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.

NOEL JAMES HARDER - Born June 16, 1922 at Winona, Mo. to James Luther and Effie Mayberry Harder.  Noel departed this life at 3:45 a.m. on May 13, 1985 at St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View, Mo. at the age of 62 years, 10 months and 27 days. Noel graduated from Van Buren High School in 1942.  He entered Military Service in December of 1942.  Noel was awarded five Bronze Stars for the battles of Ardennes, Central Europe, Rhineland, Northern France, and the Invasion of Normandy Beach.  He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Good Conduct Medal. Noel was united in marriage on February 1, 1947 to Ruth Jean Cole and to this union four children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister. He is survived by his wife, Ruth of the home; one son, Wade of Birch Tree, Mo.; three daughters, Glenda Crider and Judy Reeves, both of Birch Tree, Mo.; and Janet Winger of Mountain View, Mo.; two sisters, Nadine Priestman of Ringsted, Iowa; and Wilda Price of Barstow, California; one aunt, Eunice Landis of Van Buren, Mo.; two sons-in-law; six grandchildren  and a host of friends and relatives. Noel made his living as a farmer and a timber worker.  He enjoyed the outdoors, horses and  hunting, and especially enjoyed sharing these with his family. Noel accepted Christ as his Savior in Laramie, Wyoming in October of 1975.  He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and he had a special place in his heart for each one of his grandchildren.  He will be sadly missed by all of us. We know that he has gone to be with Jesus and we are so filled with loneliness for him.  But he has worked and finished his time on earth and now we must continue on with our work and lives until our time of reward comes and then again we will be together with Dad and our Lord. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 15, at 11 a.m. in the Pioneer Baptist Church at Birch Tree with the Rev. Truman Pulliam officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree. 

EDNA ELIZABETH BETTIS HARDING - Born March 6, 1939 in Alton, MO, the daughter of William Andrew BETTIS and Dicie WALKER BETTIS. She passed away May 30, 2007 at Birch Tree Place in Birch Tree, MO at the age of 68 years. She was united in marriage to Alfred Elzie HARDING on May 25, 1954 at Tunica, MS. To this union, five children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Ronnie HARDING; one stepson, Gary HARDING, five brothers and four sisters. She is survived by two sons, Jim HARDING, and wife, Vicky, of Birch Tree, MO; John HARDING and wife, Louann, of Baxter Springs, KS; two daughters, Glenna MURPHY and husband, Stanley, of Mountain View, MO and Sally GALINDO and husband, Ray, of San Antonio, TX; one sister, Imogene BLACKWELL of St. Ann, MO; fourteen grandchildren, four step grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren. Edna was born and raised in the Alton, Missouri area. After she and Alfred were married, they farmed in the area until they moved into Birch Tree, MO in 1966. She spent her life taking care of her children along with working outside the home at the shoe factory in Birch Tree, as well as working at the pallet mill in Winona, MO. Edna volunteered her time for several years at the Shannon County Food Pantry in Birch Tree, MO. In her later years, she enjoyed reading and going to flea markets. Edna’s greatest enjoyment was going to yard sales. Her family remembers the many times they went with her. She spent many weekends with her family where they enjoyed playing cards. Edna will be missed by all those who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 2, 2007 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Birch Tree, MO at 1:00 PM with Rev. Darrell DERRYBERRY officiating. Interment was held at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Birch Tree, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree, MO.

Bernice L. Bratcher Hardin - Age 74, West Plains MO - Family visitation  will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Hardin died 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 26, 2008, at her home. She was born June 15, 1933, in Rover, Mo., to P. A. “Lonnie” Judd and Ruby Morgan Judd Bratcher. On Oct. 26, 1951, she was married at Salem, Ark., to Francis Truman Hardin Sr., who preceded her in death on Sept. 10, 2006. Mrs. Hardin was a member of the Pomona Assembly of God Church. She is survived by three sons, Lonnie Hardin, wife, Linda, Russellville, Ark., Truman Hardin Jr., wife, Kathy, West Plains, and Wayne Hardin Sr., wife, Chris, Morrill, Neb.; eight grandchildren, Eddie Hardin, Lonnie Wayne Hardin, Ruby Hardin, Becky Hardin, Ashley Hardin, Samanthia Hardin, Wayne Hardin Jr. and Michelle Hubbard; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, May Ola Miller and Orha Lee Callahan; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents; husband; and one great-grandson, Ethan O’Mary Jr., precede her in death.

E. L. 'BOB' HARLIN - Age 80, a long time prominent resident of West Plains, died at 12:15 a.m. today in West Plains Memorial Hospital. He came to West Plains from Gainesville with his family about 1905 and had continued to make his  home where he was a construction engineer with the Carte-Harlin Construction Company for many years. He was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church since young boyhood. Until recently he had served on the board of directors at the First National Bank of West Plains  and at the Gainesville Bank. He served as a director of the West Plains Library for many years. In September, 1970, he gave to the City of West Plains  the home of his father, the late James Patterson Harlin, who was mayor here for 32 years. The home is now the J. P. Harlin Museum at 405 Worcester. Mr. Harlin was born June 12, 1897 at Gainesville MO, the son of the late James Patterson and Lillian Rosalie Amos Harlin. On June 20, 1926, he was married at Los Angeles CA to Vesta Owens who survives him. He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Dr. Amos Ripley Harlin, and a sister, Catherine Elizabeth Harlin. Funeral arrangements for Mr. Harlin are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Robertson-Drago Funeral Home of West Plains.

Howard Wilby Harmon - Born March 8, 1917 in Summersville, MO to Ottis Harmon and Alma Brown Harmon. Wilby went to be with the Lord, Sunday morning, May 18, 2008 at the Mountain View Health Care in Mountain View, MO at the age of 91 years. Wilby was united in marriage to Ola Mae Scoggs Barton, and to their union one son, Bernard Neal, was born. Wilby and Ola Mae later divorced. Wilby worked many jobs during his life. He and his family ran a dairy farm for many years. He was an insurance agent and has his own agency, Harmon Insurance Agency in Summersville where he sold Cameron Mutual Insurance. In his retirement years, he ran stock cattle on his farm. He was also a past Mayor of Summersville. and a long time member of the Summersville Development Corporation. He was also a member of the Senior Housing Board, serving as president. In his pastime, he loved to hunt, especially turkey hunting. He was a faithful member of the Church of God in Summersville. When Wilby became unable to attend due to ill health, he still enjoyed visiting with his church family. He was a member of Masonic Lodge of Summersville for over 50 plus years, where he held various offices including Past Master.  Preceding Wilby in death are his parents, Ottis and Alma Harmon, and his son, Bernard Neal. He is survived by his brother John Harmon and wife Beverly, of Springfield, MO; his sister, Shirley Hickman of St. Charles, MO; his daughter-in-law, Phyllis Harmon of Sun Bury, North Carolina, and three grandchildren, Sue Harmon, Junior Harmon, and Justin Harmon and a host of other family members. Services were held Wednesday, May 21 at 1:00 PM at Bradford Funeral Home Chapel in Summersville with Rev. Alva Trowbridge officiating. Masonic Rites were also held. Burial was in Big Creek Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home. 

Michael Wayne 'Mike' Harrill - Age 49, West Plains - Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Howell Valley Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or the Justin and Dusty Harrill Fund and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Harrill died 8:10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5 at his home.

Jane Lois Hubbard Harris  -  Oct. 9, 1928  -  Feb. 23, 2004.  Born at Houston Texas Co MO. Died at age 75 at St John's Regional Health Center at Springfield Greene Co MO. Daughter of Homer Franklin Hubbard & Ona M. McKinney. Married Lowell Harris Jun. 9, 1952 at Salem Fulton Co AR. Mother of Cindy Cole & Steve Harris. Sister of Lawanda Crinklaw & Lynda Henson. Employed at First National Bank as a secretary. Enjoyed quilting and gardening. Member of the First Christian Church of West Plains. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains.

Robert Eugene Harris - Doniphan, died Dec. 14, 2003, at Doniphan. 

Wayne Leon Harris - Age 80, of Independence Jackson Co MO - Graveside services were at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 30, at the Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Harris died 12:23 p.m., Friday, Oct. 26, 2007 in Center Point Medical Center, Independence, Mo. He was born June 5, 1927, in Howell County, Mo., to J. Ed and Olive Street Harris. On Feb. 7, 1948, he was married in Hardy, Ark., to Jo Fielden. Mr. Harris was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Army. Before his retirement, he was employed as a bricklayer and was a member of the Local #4 Bricklayers and Allied Craftsman. Mr. Harris was a Mason and loved working, gardening and fishing. He was a member of the Northern Boulevard Methodist Church for 44 years. He is survived by his wife, Jo Harris of Independence, Mo.; two children, Barry Layne Harris of Independence, Mo., and Sherry Lynn Ridder and husband Patrick of Blue Springs, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. His parents; two children, Gary W. Harris and Terry Jo Harris; seven brothers and two sisters precede him in death. Memorial contributions may be made to the Northern Boulevard Methodist Church and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  West Plains Daily Quill October 2007.

Mari Ella Vandiver Harrop   - Apr. 2, 1951  -  Feb. 5, 2004.  Age 51. Died at her home in Pomona. Daughter of Homer Vandiver & Dorothy Brazeal. Graduated from West Plains High School in 1969. Married Robert Harrop Feb. 14, 1994 at Salem Fulton Co AR. Employed at State School as a Teacher's Aide. Mother of Kathy Clark, Ida Good, Troy Fry, Bobbie Richards, Jim McGee, Joe Gamble, Mary Collins and Diane McGee. Sister of Donald Vandiver, Annabelle Lunn, Lois Callahan, Carolyn Sherrell and Shirley Barks. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains. 

Shirley Belle Burden Hart - Age 66, West Plains - Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today, Monday, Aug. 11, 2003, in the Rose Chapel of the Robertson-Drago Funeral Home of West Plains, with Evangelist Jeff Howard officiating. Mrs. Hart died 11:45 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2003, at her home.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association and left at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fowler Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. 

Barbara Diane Saxton Hauck - Born on July 30, 1950, in Vallejo, Calif., to Eugene and Marjorie (Dykes) Saxton. She departed this life on Sept. 3, 2008, in Winona, Mo., at the age of 58 years. She was united in marriage to Ward Quinlan Hauck on June 13, 1973, in Mosier, Ore., and to this union, nine children were born; Mari, Cricket, Mahogany, Bonnie, Violet, Ben, Lilly, Martin and Iris. Barbara is preceded in death by her mother, Marjorie Saxton; one son, Cricket Hauck; and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George S. Saxton and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd V. Dykes. She is survived by three sons, Martin Hauck, Ben Hauck and Mahogany Hauck all of Eminence, Mo.; five daughters, Iris Nonn and husband Mike of Eminence, Mo., Lilly Hauck of Winona, Mo., Violet Harris and husband Darren of Salem, Ark., Mari Hauck of Eminence, Mo., and Bonnie Geary and husband Jim of Jackson, Tenn.; one brother, Eugene Saxton Jr. of Las Vegas, Nev.; five sisters, Margorie Landon and husband Perry of Alma, Ark., Nina Walton and husband Dave of Loveley, Tenn., Susie Jones and husband Pat of Stites, Idaho, Becky Babot and husband Ted of Darling, S.C., and Angie Gembala and husband Gary of Anchorage, Alaska; six grandchildren, Michell Burr, Elaine Rose, Brandy Rose, Sierra Rose, Annabelle Jill Geary and Leighanna Lee Harris; two grandchildren on the way – one a baby boy due on Christmas Day; a host of many relatives and friends. Barbara attended Greenvalley Elementary School in Cordelia, Calif., and for one year attended Norwood Elementary School in Norwood, Mo. She graduated from Armijo High School in Fairfield, Calif. She loved learning and was currently taking online classes for a child care specialist so she could open a daycare. She was a member of the Jehovah’s Witness and believed that you didn’t have to prove yourself to everyone else, just worship with your heart. She was a homemaker who loved the wilderness. Barbara loved her children dearly. Her favorite song was “Imagine.” She studied four years with the school of Natural Healing to be a herbatologist while working as a certified nurse assistant for a home health agency taking care of the elderly. She wanted people to be peaceful and always said “We have now.” She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Sandra 'Nana' Mahon Hawes - Age 53, West Plains MO - She was born April 1, 1955, in St. Louis, Mo., to Edward and Esther Portenberry Mahon.  Mrs. Hawes died 11:09 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at Ozarks Medical Center. On June 21, 1980, she was married at Beaver Crossing, Neb., to Stanley Hawes. She lived her life for God and others. Her grandchildren were the center of her world. She is survived by her husband, Stanley Hawes, West Plains; four children, Lisa Means, husband, Michael, Poplar Bluff, Mo., Ronald Hawes, Willow Springs, Mo., Stanley Hawes Jr., wife, Kelly, West Plains, and Kristen Rodman, husband, Mike, Pomona, Mo.; eight grandchildren, Jordan Sanders, Journey Sanders, Logan, Peyton Rodman, Justus Sanders, Marcus, Leah Rodman and Devon Hawes; her mother, Esther Mahon, Poplar Bluff, Mo.; three sisters, Emmie Kloss, Bella Vista, Ark., Irene Young, Joplin, Mo., and Rosie Gunter, Mtn. View, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. Her father and one brother, Nathan Portenberry, precede her in death. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Graveside services  will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the family and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Beulah Estel Williams Hawkins - Age 88, daughter of Thomas Jefferson Williams and Martha Ellen Ice, was born Oct. 12, 1901, in the Ozark community near Houston, MO. She died Jan. 4. 1990, in Springfield, MO. She attended the Grandview rural school. She married Earl Hawkins May 24, 1919. For many years the couple operated a store at Clara, and later at Fordland and Seymour. For the last 20 years, she had lived at Cabool. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cabool. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1959; one sister, Fannye Potts; and two brothers, Lester and George Williams. Surviving are her daughter, Ruby Byrd of Cabool; a sister, Velma Martin of Licking; a brother, Roy Williams of Licking; one grandson and one great-granddaughter. Services were Jan. 6 at the Elliott-Gentry Funeral Home Chapel in Cabool with the Rev. Keith Stuart officiating. Burial was in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery at Pomona, MO. HOUSTON HERALD, 11/Jan/1990

Marcella Grace 'Sally' Sexton Hawkins - Age 79, West Plains MO - Funeral services were held Friday, June 13, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Hawkins died 9:05 a.m., Monday, June 9, 2008, in West Vue Nursing Center. She was born Aug. 21, 1928, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Lisle Mansfield and Rosalie Geraldine Worth Sexton. She received her education at the Bradford and Valley Star Schools and on March 11, 1945, was married at West Plains, Mo., to Forrest William ”Bill” Hawkins, who preceded her in death on Dec. 10, 2004. Before her retirement, Mrs. Hawkins had been employed at West Vue. She enjoyed embroidery and cross-stitching and loved her family. Mrs. Hawkins had attended the Bethel Baptist Church. She is survived by four children, Billie Jean Whelchel, Randy Hawkins and wife, Mary Jo, Connie Hawkins and Kathy Ledbetter and husband, Danny, all of West Plains; six grandchildren, James Dunnihoo, Randy Ray Hawkins and wife, DeWana, Corey Ledbetter, Brian Hawkins, Jeremy Ledbetter and Dustin Hawkins; 11 great-grandchildren; and her mother, Rosalie Hunter, West Plains. Her father; step-father, Earle Hunter; husband; and son-in-law, Earl Whelchel, precede her in death. Burial was at South Fork Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to South Fork Cemetery and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

MAUDE HAYES – Age 85, West Plains MO - Died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2006, at West Plains. Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006, at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, with the Rev. Ron Blanks officiating under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, West Plains. Family visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.

Gertrude Martha Wenz Hays - Age 91, West Plains - Funeral services were held 2 p.m., today, Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, White Church, Mo., under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Hays died 2 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, in Brooke Haven HealthCare. She was born Aug. 13, 1917, in Howell County, Mo., to Fred and Bertha Kenaga Wenz. On Aug. 2, 1940, she was married at St. Louis, Mo., to Leavitt Thomas Hays, who preceded her in death on Jan. 20, 1998. Mrs. Hays liked to quilt and crochet and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a lifetime member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. She is survived by three children, Jacob Hays, wife, Pat, Pomona, Mo., Mary Hays, husband, Joe Levanowicz, Liberty, Tenn., and Martha Henderson and special friend, Dennis Mahan, West Plains; seven grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents, husband, two sons, John Douglas Hays and Thomas Hays, one brother and one sister precede her in death. Burial was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Cemetery and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Sam R. Head - Age 54, Springfield, and formerly of Willow Springs - Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 2002, at Willow Springs City Cemetery under the direction of Willow Funeral Home of Willow Springs.  Mr. Head died Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2002, at Cox Medical Center North, Springfield.  Visitation will be noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. 

CONNIE MAE HEATH – Age 54, West Plains MO - Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 12, 2007, at Oak Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Connie died at 12:29 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007, in Brooke Haven Health Care. She was born on May 7, 1952, in West Plains to Waldo F. Heath and the late Margaret Rachel Wheeler Heath. She was of the Pentecostal faith and attended the Victory Family Worship Center. She is survived by her father, Waldo Heath of West Plains; three brothers, Larry Heath and wife, Donna, of Willow Springs, Bobby Heath and wife, Janet, of West Plains and James Heath of Willow Springs; one sister, Amber Carlock and husband, Craig, of Willow Springs; several nieces and nephews; and special friend and cousin, Jack Heath of Radcliff, Ky. Her mother preceded her in death.

Sammy Helmuth - Age 70, West Plains MO - Died Monday, Jan. 9, 2006, at West Plains. Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Jan. 13, 2006, at Carter Funeral Chapel, West Plains, with the Rev. David Helmuth officiating under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, West Plains. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help defray costs of funeral expenses and left at the funeral home. Family visitation will be 7 to 8 p.m. today, Thursday, Jan. 12. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.  

DAVID EUGENE HENDERSON, SR. - Age 53, West Plains - Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Henderson died 9:15 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2005, in his home. He was born February 22, 1952, in Marshfield, Missouri, to Mary Lula Jemes Henderson and the late Bobbie "Bob" Gene Henderson. He graduated from the West Plains High School with the Class of 1971. In 1970, Mr. Henderson married Martha Hays. On May 25, 1986, he was married in West Plains, Missouri, to Tammy Doss. He was owner and operator of West Plains Glass, working with his uncle, Gene Day. He was a cattle and hog farmer and was owner and operator of Henderson Farms. Mr. Henderson was a Mason and a member of the Elks Lodge. He was a member of Berean Baptist Church. He loved his grandchildren, and was a wonderful husband, son, father, grandfather, and brother. Mr. Henderson is survived by his wife, Tammy Henderson, of the family home; three children, David Henderson Jr., wife, Michelle, Denny Henderson, all of West Plains, and Ashley Fredrick, husband, Devlin, Virginia Beach, Virginia; three grandchildren, Taylor Henderson, Tafton Henderson and McKenzie Roberts; his mother, Mary Henderson, West Plains; two sisters, Deborah French, husband, Thomas, West Plains, and Diana Block, husband, Larry, Carthage, Missouri; his nieces and nephews, Brittany, Clint, Rayce, Reggie, Brook and Chad; one great niece, Gracie; and expecting a great-niece or great nephew. His grandparents and father precede him in death. Burial will be in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Riverways Hospice, Family, or Shaw Cancer Center; and left at Robertson - Drago Funeral Home

Alvin Milton Henry - Known as "Abby" son of James Gilbert and Margaret Jane Henry, was born at Hutton Valley, Missouri, November 28, 1925 as written. Death was caused by a stroke of paralysis, having the first stroke on June 27, 1925, and the end came about five hours after the second stroke, which occurred November 28, 1925. He came to Shannon county with his parents March 14, 1890, and since that time has been a resident of Shannon county. He was a member of the M.E. Church, South. Enlisted in the United States Army July 19, 1917, and was honorably discharged March 19, 1919. He was a member of the Millard Coleman Post, American Legion, Mountain View, Missouri. The survivors are Jas. G. Henry, father, Montier;, Mo.; Mrs. C.E. Holden, sister, MONTIER, Mo.; Mrs. J.B. Davis, sister, Winona, Mo.; Mrs. John Rleck or Rieck, sister, Ophir, Alaska; A.B. Henry, brother, Fresno, Calif.; Irby C. Henry, twin brother, St. Louis, Mo.; R.L. Henry, brother, Cabool, Mo. - - Abbie Henry Dead……Saturday morning of last week Abbie Henry of southeast of town, had a second stroke of paralysis, from which he never recovered and died about 3 o'clock that afternoon, without regaining consciousness. Deceased was a son of J.G. Henry, of South of Monteer, and was a fine young man, whom everyone liked and respected. Owing to his first stroke several months ago, although he had partially recovered, his death did not come really as a surprise, yet it was quite a shock to this community and the town in which he lived. Deceased leaves an aged father, three brothers and three sisters to mourn the loss of a good son, brother and friend, and the Standard joins their sorrow in this hour of sadness. The funeral was held Monday afternoon, Rev. M.P. Smotherman of Van Buren, officiating, and the Millard Coleman Post, American Legion of this place, of which he was a member, officiating. The remains were interred in the cemetery at Pleasant Grove.

Clarence Everett Henry - Age 86, West Plains MO - Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 12, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Henry went to be with the Lord at 3:27 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, 2008, at Brooke Haven Healthcare. He was born on April 27, 1922, in Peace Valley, Mo., to Henry Thomas Henry and Clara May Duncan Henry. On March 25, 1943, he married the love of his life, Geneva Hall. They had just celebrated their 65th anniversary and they had spent those years in complete devotion, holding hands and taking care of each other. Clarence was employed as a laborer working at Reed-Harlin, Richards Brothers Feed Store, Pease Moore Mill, and retiring from West Plains Shoe Factory. He was well known by those he worked with as a man of great physical strength. He could toss a 100-pound feed sack with one hand. He was very talented with woodworking and continued a family craft as a cane maker. Clarence enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing the French harp, but his favorite pastime was pitching horseshoes. He made many special memories playing horseshoes, from pitching in tournaments to throwing with this grandchildren. Clarence also had a great strength in his devotion to both his family and his faith. He accepted the Lord as a young man and raised his family in church. He portrayed to all that knew him the very definition of a Godly man. He attended First Freewill Baptist for many years and served on the board of the church. He had a gentle voice and a kind heart and will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Everett Crow; one great-grandson, Chase Johns; two brothers, Bill and Walter; and six sisters, Pearl, Beulah, Gertie, Myrtle, Ella and Edna.
He is survived by his wife, Geneva; daughters, Wanda Crow, husband, Gary, Catherine Judd, husband, Jack, Juanita Walker, husband, Jim, and Freda Tate, husband, Randall; seven grandchildren, Regina Kissinger, husband, Steve, Ramona Heiney, husband, Danny, Brandon Tate, wife, Monica, Tawnya Johns, husband, David, Kyle Walker, wife, Erica, Nathan Tate, Kevin Walker, wife, Lacy; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Geneva Bullock; three sisters-in-law, Lou Henry Hunter, Doris Harrington, Eva Taber; and one brother-in-law, Otis Hall. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon Bible Society or First Freewill Baptist Church Building Fund and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Harold L. Henry - Retired Circuit Judge Harold L. Henry, 83, of West Plains, Mo., died at 4:56 p.m., Tuesday, April 17, 2007. He was born on April 13, 1924, in West Plains, Mo., to Harry Cecil Henry and Pearl Mustion Henry. Henry graduated from West Plains High School in 1940 at the age of 16 years. On his 19th birthday, he was inducted into the U.S. Army and served in active duty in central Europe during World War II.  Henry served with Company C and  the 740 Tank Battalion as a machine gunner and cannoneer and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded the Purple Heart, five Bronze Stars, and a Good Conduct Medal. He also received a citation for great courage and coolness under fire from Major Gen. William R. Schmidt. Following his honorable discharge from the Army in 1946, Henry returned to West Plains, Mo. In 1948, he was married to Martha Mae Johnson. In 1951, after the birth of their first two children, Lynn and Don, Henry attended college at Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo., and went on to law school, receiving a juris doctor degree from the University of Columbia in 1956. While in law school, he received the American Jurisprudence Award for the highest grade in corporations and the prize for the highest grade in drafting legal instruments. He was admitted to Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity where he was elected to the Office of Justice, the highest office within the organization. After graduating from law school and being admitted to the Missouri Bar in 1956, Henry served as assistant attorney general under Attorney General John Dalton until 1958. While living in Jefferson City, their daughter, Terre, was born. When Henry returned to West Plains in 1958 to open his first law office, Mr. Dalton appointed him out-state assistant attorney general.  In 1960, he was elected probate and magistrate judge, receiving the largest recorded vote of any candidate in the county and the most votes any Democrat candidate had ever received as far back as anyone could remember. After serving as probate and magistrate judge, Henry was elected to three terms as prosecuting attorney of Howell County. He then returned to the private practice of law in 1968, and he was joined by his sons, Lynn and Don, in 1974. In 1987, Henry was appointed by Gov. John Ashcroft to serve as Circuit Judge of the 37th Judicial Circuit. He served as circuit judge until he reached the mandatory retirement age of 70, at which time he returned to the law firm he had earlier founded, rejoining his sons and their two partners, Dale Englebrecht and Roy Williams. The firm then became known as Henry, Henry, Henry, Englebrecht & Williams. Henry retired from the practice of law in 2006. Judge Henry was active in the church and community during his entire adult life. He coached Little League baseball and basketball, and was a former member of the Lions Club and West Plains Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church for more than 50 years where he taught Sunday School, worked with the youth in the Methodist Youth Fellowship, and served on the board of trustees. In 1995, Henry and his wife, Marty, established a scholarship fund for Missouri State University students in need of financial assistance. To date, they have helped 48 students obtain their college educations. He is survived by his wife, Martha M. “Marty” Henry of the family home; three children, Lynn Henry and wife, Becky, of West Plains; Judge Don Henry and wife, Connie of West Plains; and daughter Terre Franken and husband, John of Carrollton, Mo. He is further survived by five grandchildren, Jennifer Donn Davis, Jason Richman Henry, Regan Lynn Henry, Sarah Emily Franken, and Laura Elizabeth Franken; two step-grandchildren, Pamela Tackitt and Megan Dorris; one great-granddaughter, Brina Jacen Davis and two step-great-granddaughters, Hayley Dawn Tackitt and Kierstin Renae Tackitt; and one brother, Rex Leon Henry of Xira, Portugal. Judge Henry was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Carl McGee Henry and Donald Eugene Henry. Funeral services were held at the First Untied Methodist Church on West Main Street in West Plains, Mo., at 2 p.m., Friday, April 20, 2007. Burial was held at the Oak lawn Cemetery in West Plains. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Judge Harold L. Henry Endowed Scholarship Fund, MSU, or the First United Methodist Church of West Plains, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Junior Gene Henry - Died March 13, 2006, at St. John's Regional Medical Health Center in Springfield, MO, at the age of 78. He was born Sept. 28, 1927, in Mountain View, MO, the son of the late Roland and Mary Matilda Green Henry. He was well known in the field of law enforcement. He served as a deputy in Texas County for several years and also served as chief of police for the city of Thayer for 12 years. He was elected sheriff of Oregon County, serving a total of 16 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army, proudly serving his country during World War II. He was a member of Clifton Masonic Lodge 463, a member of the American Legion Charles Burkett Post 344 and the Langston-Vincent-Lunn VFW Post 7831. He was a member of the Sheriff's Association. Survivors include seven children, Donna Henry of Thayer, MO; Lorene King and husband, Jimmie of Summersville, MO; Lonnie Henry and wife, Christy, of Raymondville, MO; James Henry and wife, Janice, of Cassville, MO; Thomas Henry and wife, Lana, of Neosho, MO; Robert Henry and wife, Robin of Thayer, MO; and Joseph Henry and wife, Donna, of Thayer, MO; 37 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Jay Henry of Mountain View, MO; one sister, Dorothy Matthews of Mountain View, MO; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Amy; one son, Leon Junior Henry; one brother, Curtis Henry; and two sisters, Hester Hunter and Lorene Brotherton. The funeral services were held March 16 at Thayer High School with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Mountain View, MO. Bro. Max Welker officiated. Arrangements were under the direction of the Carter Funeral Home of Thayer. Pallbearers included Norman Henry, James Henry, Buddy Rogers, Earl Rogers, Allen Deckard, Gary Barton, and Doug Fountaine. Honorary pallbearers were Lonnie Henry, Thomas Henry, Robert Henry and Joseph Henry. (SOUTH MISSOURIAN NEWS, 24/Mar/2006)

Martha Amy Noel Henry - Died Feb. 16, 2006, at her home in Thayer at the age of 77. She was born Oct. 8, 1928, in Cabool, MO, daughter of the late Jimmie and Martha Ann Hartley Noel. She was a dietician and was employed by Shady Oaks Healthcare in Thayer before retiring. She was also the apartment manager for East Meadow Apartments for several years. She attended Thayer Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, Junior of the home in Thayer, MO; two daughters, Donna Henry of Thayer, MO; and Lorene King and husband, Jimmie, of Summersville, MO; five sons, Lonnie Henry and wife, Christy, of Raymondsville, MO; James Henry and wife, Janice, of Cassville, MO; Thomas Henry and wife, Lana, of Neosho, MO; Robert Henry and wife, Robin, of Thayer, MO; and Joseph Henry and wife, Donna, of Thayer, MO; 37 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruby Graven of Cabool, MO; and two brothers, Tommy Noel of Cabool, MO; and Bob Noel of Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Leon Junior Henry; four brothers; and two sisters. The funeral service was held Feb. 20 at Carter Funeral Home in Thayer with Randy Ward officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Mountain View, MO. Arrangements were under the direction of Carter Funeral Home Inc. of Thayer. Pallbearers were Lonnie Henry, James Henry, Thomas Henry, Robert Henry, Joseph Henry, Eric King, Kevin Hollibaugh and Chad Henry. Honorary pallbearers were Aaron Henry and J.C. Henry. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Riverside Hospice. (SOUTH MISSOURIAN NEWS, 23/Feb/2006)

WENDELL 'DUANE' HENRY -  Age 58, West Plains MO - Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Jan. 123, 1980 in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains, with Rev. David Hicks and Rev. Rob Holloway officiating. Mr. Henry, a prominent retired businessman, died at 10:20 a.m. Sunday Jan. 20, 1980. He suffered an apparent heart attack while teaching the Homebuilders Sunday School Class at First Christian Church. He was born Oct. 26, 1921 at Hutton Valley, the son of the late Frank Henry and Myrtle Lenon Henry.  He had received his early education in the schools of Hutton Valley, graduating from Willow Springs High School with the class of 1940. On Aug. 19, 1944, he was married at Santa Fe NM to Mary Lou Morse. Mr. Henry had been a member of the First Christian Church at West Plains since early manhood and had served that church as deacon, elder, and at the time of death, was chairman of the church board. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the US Navy on USS Submarine Silversides. For 31 years he was employed with Howell-Oregon Electric Co-op and at his retirement on Jan. 1, 1979, was manager of that organization. He was a member of the Lions Club, Chamer of Commerce, had served on the Industrial Development and Regional Planning boards, and was a member of the Full Gospel Businessmen's Association, all of West Plains. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Lou Henry; five children, James M. Henry, West Plains; William R. Henry, Ava; Sue Wayn Hunsucker, West Plains; June Marie Henry, West Plains; Kathy Ann Henry, of the home; seven grandchildren and eight brothers and sisters, Bennie Henry, Blue Springs; Mrs. Fred Thomas, Hutton Valley; Ernest Henry, Willow Springs; Gladys Myers and Olney Webb, West Plains; Max Henry, Willow Springs, andGene and Bob Henry, both of Rockford IL. Preceding him in death are his parents, one son, one daughter, two brothers, Don and Herbert Henry, and one sister, Irene Lane. The body will lie in state from 8 a.m. Tuesday until 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains.  Burial in Howell Valley Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains.

David Alan Henson - Age 47, Springfield Greene Co MO - Departed this life on July 8, 2005, in Springfield, MO. He was retired along with his canine partner, Wiko, from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, canine division and S.W.A.T. team. At the time of his death, he was self-employed as an investment advisor. He was a member of South Haven Baptist Church. His hobbies were hunting, fishing, and most recently he enjoyed attending Springfield Cardinal baseball games. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Henson; daughters, Amanda Henson of the home, and Shauna Henson of Springfield, MO; his mother, Rosmarie Henson, West Plains, MO; sister, Bobetta Baker and husband, Scott, Salem, AR; two nephews, David Scott Baker, and J.T. Baker and family; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harold and Betty Smith; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Tollie and Diana Smith. He was preceded in death by his father, Bob Henson, in 1999. Visitation is July 11, in South Haven Baptist Church, Springfield, MO, followed by the funeral service, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home of West Plains. Graveside services in Oak Lawn Cemetery in West Plains. (SPRINGFIELD NEWS-LEADER, 10/Jul/2005)

Kenneth Wayne Herold  - Age 64, West Plains MO - Died 7 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2005, at his home. Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Graveside services were at 3 p.m. today, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2005, at Oak Lawn Cemetery under direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. West Plains Daily Quill, Howell Co., Missouri

Elliott PHLANDER Hickman - Son of Irving Phlander Hickman and Cynthia Ardella Turnbough Hickman, was born November 5, 1897 in Ralls County, Mo and died February 26, 1994 in West Plains, MO at the age of 96 years, 3 months, and 21 days. He was united in marriage February 20, 1921 in Monroe City, MO to Francis Marie Humphrey. He is survived by his wife; 8 children, Mary Jean Pressley, Charles Edward Hickman, Irvin Lindel Hickman, Lucille Magdalene Cox, Carroll Eugene Hickman, Bobbie Layne Hickman, Thelma Louise Gulliams, and Lloyd Eldon Hickman; 17 grandchildren, Gary Vincent, Regina Riley, Shana O'Neill, Shelia Sands, Anita Heflin, Linda Holt, Karen Flud, Roger Hickman, Daryl Cox, Charlotte Case, David Hickman, Terrie Senger, Sandra Schafer, Donna Tilson, Stacey Cook, Kevin Jones, and Keith Jones; 22 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; 1 sister, Daisy Colley; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; 1 son, Harold Clinton Hickman; 1 sister, Emma Lillian Osburn; and 3 brothers, Lee Madison, Homer Lee, and Harry L. Hickman. He attended the Seventh Day Adventist Church and he was a farmer. Services were held March 1, 1994 at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in West Plains, MO with Rev. Grover Pingleton officiating. Obituary printed by the Carter Funeral Home in West Plains, MO.

Francis Marie humphrey Hickman - Daughter of the late William Jesse Humphrey and Margaret Lanham Humphrey, was born November 18, 1902 in Monroe City, Mo and died September 18, 1994 in Mountain Home, AR at the age of 91 years and 10 months. She was united in marriage February 20, 1921 in Monroe City, MO to Elliott Phlander Hickman who preceded her in death February 26, 1994. She is survived by 8 children, Mary Jean Pressley, Charles Edward Hickman, Irvin Lindel Hickman, Lucille Magdalene Cox, Carroll Eugene Hickman, Bobbie Layne Hickman, Thelma Louise Guilliams, and Lloyd Eldon Hickman; 17 grandchildren, Gary Vincent, Regina Riley, Shana O'Neill, Shelia Sands, Anita Heflin, Linda Holt, Karen Flud, Roger Hickman, Daryl Cox, Charlotte Case, David Hickman, Terrie Senger, Sandra Schafer, Donna Tilson, Stacey Cook, Kevin Jones, and Keith Jones; 22 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; and several step-grandchildren; 1 daughter-in-law, Amy Hickman; 1 sister-in-law, Lucille Humphrey. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; 1 son, Harold Clinton Hickman; 1 sister, Gracie Lilliam Berry; and 1 brother, Manning Edward Humphrey. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and she was a homemaker. Services were held September 21, 1994 at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in West Plains, MO with Pastor Mike Carner officiating. Obituary printed by the Carter Funeral Home in West Plains, MO. 

JOE R. HINDS - FUNERAL AT POMONA SATURDAY - Funeral services for a well known Howell County resident, Joe R. Hinds, 74, known by many as 'Mr. R.E.A.', will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Pomona Christian Church with the Rev. Keith Cunningham officiating. Mr. Hinds died at 6 a.m. today at Cox Medical Center in Springfield. He was born Dec. 16, 1900 at Hutton Valley and lived on the family farm near Hutton Valley his entire life. Mr. Hinds served as Howell County tax assessor for two terms 1926-1932, and helped organize the Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative in 1939. He was the first manager of the electric cooperative - established originally through the Rural Electrification Administration REA and continued until his retirement in 1968. He also helped organize Sho-Me Power Corporation at Marshfield, and M and A Electric at Poplar Bluff, and was a board member of both corporations. He served on the advisory committee for the Southwest Power Administration, being instrumental in supplying electrical power in the area from Norfork Lake, and was active in the Chamber of Commerce here for a number of years. Mr. Hinds was one of the founders of the Missouri Fox Trotting Association and served as the associations' first president until his retirement. He was also a member of the Pomona Christian Church. He is survived by his wife, Edna; two sons, Clinton Hinds and Bob Hinds, and nine grandchildren, all of Willow Springs; and one sister, Mrs. Grover Gulley of the state of California. One son, Bill Hinds, preceded him in death. Burial will be at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Burnes-Mackey Funeral Home of Willow Springs.

Violet Louise GRANT Hinrichs - Born May 17, 1921 at Pomona, MO the daughter of Elgin Grant and Pearl Tyrrell Grant. She passed away Sunday, March 30, 2008 at Mountain View, MO at the age of 86 years. She was united in marriage to Herbert Henry Hinrichs on December 10, 1943 at Hardy, AR. She was preceded in death by her parents Elgin and Pearl Grant, her husband Herbert Hinrichs, and her niece Lorene Moore. She is survived by her 'little girl' Linda Lewis and husband Douglas of Mountain View, MO; two nieces Wilma Stevenson and husband Punkie of Mountain View, MO, and Pete Weaver and husband James of Montier, MO; one nephew Johnny Blankenship of Oregon; one cousin Roland Miller of Mountain View, MO; special friends Wanda Kentner and Roger Kentner of Texas and Francis Baldwin of Willow Springs, MO; Lorene Moore's children, and a host of other friends and family. Violet was a member of the Mountain View VFW Post 3009 Ladies Auxiliary. She was a master seamstress and loved making the baby clothing for Newborns in Need. Violet loved gardening and flowers and taking care of her poodle 'Buffy'. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, MO with Rev. Roger Kentner officiating. Interment was at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View, MO.

Shirley Jeanette Lee Hite - Age 63, Mountain View - Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2003, at Clear Springs Church, Mtn. View, with the Rev. Gene Bradford officiating under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View.  Mrs. Hite died Saturday, May 31, 2003, at Mountain View.  Burial was in Mt. Olive Cemetery under the direction of Yarber Mortuary. 

Sanford Sam Hodges - Age 89, of Birch Tree was born Jan, 16, 1916, and passed away Aug. 14, 2005. Survivors include two daughters, Patricia Burton and husband, Nat; and Donna Hamlett; four sons, Hubert Samuel Hodges and wife, Joann; Harry Neal Hodges and wife, Sharron; Roy Hodges and wife, Marie; and Jimmy Hodges and wife, Angie; one sister, Robbie Ford; 2 brothers, Neal Hodges and Harry Hodges; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Hodges; his parents, Samuel Scott and Minnie Eunice Alvan Hodges; two sons, Lester and Randy; two sisters, Viva and Lucille; and 1 brother, Roy Hodges. Funeral services were Aug. 20 in the Clary Chapel in Alton, MO, with Bro. Darrell Strain officiating. Interment following in the Howell Memorial Cemetery in West Plains. Arrangements were under the direction of the Clary Funeral Home in Alton, MO. SOUTH MISSOURIAN NEWS, 01/Sep/2005.

Elizabeth Jean 'Bette' Moore Hogan - Died peacefully in her home, Thursday, Aug. 2, in the presence of her family. She was born Oct. 11, 1922, in Omaha, Neb., to Richard Dewey Moore and Lillian Mirtha Mae Maude Smith Moore. Bette was a graduate of West Plains High School and a graduate of the University of Southern California and did graduate work at Drury College in sociology. She married Robert E. Hogan on May 15, 1947, in West Plains, Mo. Her early married life was lived in West Plains, Mo., and she moved with her husband to Springfield, Mo., in 1963.  Bette was a compassionate and caring person and was a pioneer in the field of home health care, working for Oxford Homehealth for 25 years. Earlier in her life she was a stewardess for Western Airlines, taught English at West Plains High School, was employed by the Girl Scout Council of America, and taught several years at a school for the disabled in West Plains, Mo. She had an intuitive ability to understand others and demonstrated mercy and encouragement to those around her. She was on her high school debate team and continued to enjoy speaking throughout her life. When she did so she was very affirming and inspiring. Disabled by a fall in 2000, she met her physical limitations from subsequent strokes with patience and nobility. She was dearly loved by her family. She was a member of PEO and First and Calvary Presbyterian Church and enjoyed literature, theatre and traveling. Bette was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Moore; her husband, Robert E. Hogan, in 1996; and her brother, Richard D. Moore, in 2005. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Lois Moore, and sister, Mary A. Chapin, wife of the late Russell Chapin. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia A. Hogan of Branson, Mo., daughter, Beth English, wife of David A. English of Springdale, Ark., daughter, Allene Walker, wife of Bruce Walker of Asheboro, N.C., and son, Dr. Ed Hogan, husband of Dr. Kathy Hogan of Clayton, Mo. Surviving grandchildren are Allison Rocha of Omaha, Neb., Christa Ball English and husband, Zach Ball, of Norman, Okla., Shane English, Kathryn English, and Ted English of Springdale, Ark., Robert Poe and James Poe of Springfield, Mo., and Lauren Hogan and Robert Hogan of Clayton, Mo. Surviving great-grandchildren are Alexandria Rocha, Tanner Rocha and Tayler Rocha. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2007, at First and Calvary Presbyterian Church of Springfield, Mo., and graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Aug. 4 in Oak Lawn Cemetery in West Plains, Mo. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to First and Calvary Presbyterian Church, 820 Cherry St., Springfield, MO 65806.

WANDA MAE HOLDEN - Age 77, died May 6, 2004, at her home in Birch Tree, after a long illness. She was a native of Kansas City who moved to Birch Tree following her marriage to Robert Lee Holden Dec. 16, 1948. He survives at the home. The Holdens have farmed Shannon County for 53 years, where she was a homemaker, assisted in the management and daily activities of the farm, and was active in the community. She is also survived by three sons: Missouri Governor Robert Lee Holden, Jr., Jefferson City and his wife Lori Hauser Holden; Judge Calvin Ray Holden, Springfield and his wife Margaret Ellis Holden; Steven Ernest Holden, an attorney from Tulsa, Okla., and his wife Laura Ann; one daughter: Cynthia Anne Holden-Hartman, an educator from Carrollton and her husband David; and nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. "She was a person who never met a stranger, never shied away from a challenge, lived her life with great spirit and energy, and worked hard to help her children have an education and the confidence needed to go out into the world," said Governor Holden. Mrs. Holden was born in Kansas City on February 5, 1927, to the late Ernest "Pete" Laird and Beatrice Hinderliter Laird. She graduated from Rosedale High School in Kansas City in 1945 and assisted her father at Laird Brothers Commission Company, a cattle trading company at the Kansas City Stockyards, prior to her move to Birch Tree. She was active in the Town and Country Club, a local women's civic group, and served as Chairman of the Democratic Committee in Shannon County. She was a member of the Monday Night Bowling League, sponsored by Don Layman of Layman Lumber Company. She helped manage the Holden family farm, which has been in the Holden family for more than 100 years. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Wanda Holden Scholarship Fund administered through the West Plains Bank of Mountain View to the attention of Joe Head. The scholarship will be awarded to a senior girl attending college from the Mountain View-Birch Tree School District area. Donations may also be made to a local hospice association. Services were held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Holden farm, off Route MM in Shannon County; with interment at the Corinth Cemetery in Shannon County. Visitation was Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. at Duncan Funeral Home in Mountain. View. Grandchildren are Robert Lee and John D. Holden of Jefferson City; Chrysa LaDawn, Cali Marie, Alexander Laird, and Zoe Elizabeth Holden of Springfield; Stephanie Elizabeth, Ashley Raven, and Adam Laird Holden of Tulsa. Great-grandchildren are Kirstyn and Kaitlynn Roberts of Springfield, and Tyler Austin of Tulsa.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

William Knox Holden - Born February 26, 1930 in Shannon County, MO the son of Oliver Clay and Ella May Owens Holden and departed his life on January 28, 2008 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, MO at the age of 77 years. He was united in marriage to Marietta Anderson on July 5, 1956 at Chapel Hill Church in Mountain View, MO and to this union 2 children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents Clay and Ella Holden; three brothers Lawrence, Cecil and Ivan and one sister Edith Holden.  He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Marietta Anderson Holden; two daughters Karen Perdue and husband Brian of Springfield, MO and Mary Holden of Springfield, MO; one sister Evelyn Straub and husband George of St. Louis, MO; one brother in-law Dexter Phillips of Nashville, TN; two sisters-in-law Annie Miller of Mountain View, MO and Effie Holden of Mountain View, MO and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. He graduated from Mountain View High School in 1947. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1950. He served in the Air Force for 20 years, retiring in 1971. After his retirement from the Air Force, he worked in the Food Service Department of Willow Springs and West Plains School systems. He managed the school cafeterias for 17 years, again retiring in 1992. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral Services were held Thursday, January 31, 2007 at 1:00 PM at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, MO with Pastor Kathy Osiel officiating. Interment with Military Honors were held in Greenlawn Cemetery in Mountain View, MO under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View, MO.

Charlie H. Holland - Age 74, West Plains MO - Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2003, in the Rose Chapel of the Robertson-Drago Funeral Home of  West Plains. Mr. Holland died 10:35 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2003, at Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains. He was born March 30, 1929, at Joy, the