HOWELL COUNTY MOGenWeb OBITUARIES

Wayne Homer Sansouci - Age 83, of Birch Tree, Missouri passed away May 12, 2008 at Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains, Missouri. He was born February 7, 1925 near Mountain View, Missouri to Homer James and Emma (Owens) Sansouci. Wayne married Pauline Eschrich in February, 1948. They lived most of their married life in Montier, Missouri. Wayne served in the United States Army during WWII. He worked in the timber most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Pauline; one sister, Norene; two brothers, Fred and Herman 'Dutch'. Wayne is survived by brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him. Memorial services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2008 at Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri.

Berley W. Sanders Sr. - Willow Springs MO - Passed away at his home on Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at the age of 60. He was born in Urainia, La. on Aug. 13, 1948, to the late Berley and Clemmie (Miles) Sanders. On June 6, 1970 he married Ethel Barnett, who survives. Berley recently retired from United Parcel Service where he worked as an over-the-road truck driver. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a licensed pilot and loved to fly. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where he was involved in missionary work, and he loved spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by his surviving family which includes his wife Ethel, of the home; two sons, Berley W. Sanders Jr and wife Debbie, and Richard G. Sanders, of Willow Springs; three daughters, Sarene N. Sanders, Shavonne V. Ousley and husband James, and Rebecca L. Sanders, all of Willow Springs; one brother, J. Ronnie Sanders, of Alexandria, La.; two sisters, Donna Randall, of Olla, La., and Sheila Winget, also of Alexandria, La.; 12 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services for Berley Sanders Sr. will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, at the Rolla Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Interment will be in the Hawthorne Cemetery in Little Creek, La. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at the Null & Son Funeral Home in Rolla. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. All arrangements are under the direction of the Null & Son Funeral Home in Rolla.  The Rolla Daily News Sat Sep 13, 2008.

GILBERT 'ROY' SANDERS - Born May 13, 1940 in Winona, Missouri to James Luther Sanders and Ruby Bertha (Hicks) Sanders. Roy passed away May 8, 2006 at Mountain View, Missouri at the age of 65 years. He was united in marriage to Sharon Yvonne Welsh on April 7, 1984 at the Assembly of God Church in Winona, Missouri. Roy is preceded in death by his parents James Luther and Ruby Bertha Sanders; one brother Martin Luther Sanders and one grandson Michael Gilbert (Mikee) Sanders. Roy is survived by his wife Sharon Sanders of Mountain View, Missouri; three sons Michael Roy Sanders and wife Jennifer of Winona, Missouri; Markel James Sanders and wife Beverly of Winona, Missouri and Ricky Dale Sanders of Winona, Missouri; two step children Ronald Lawson of Mountain View, Missouri and LaShawna Bush and husband Monty of Mountain View, Missouri; four grandchildren Ricky, Crystal, Casen and Salena; three step grandchildren Trenton, Brenton and Peyton; three great grandchildren Jordan, Jayden and Treyton; on brother Lindell Sanders of Winona, Missouri; four sisters Dawna Mae Phillips of Mountain View, Missouri; Rosemary Vermillion of Eminence, Missouri; Kathlene Purcell of Salem, Missouri and Sandra Phillips of Winona, Missouri. Roy grew up in the Winona area and graduated from Winona High School. He served from 1958 to 1964 as a mechanic in the United States Army. Roy attended the Christian Church in Mountain View, Missouri. He loved his family and friends and will truly be missed by all. You smiling face will be forever in our hearts. Funeral services were held Thursday May 11, 2006 at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mountain View, Missouri with Reverend Carl Younger officiating. Interment was at the Greenlawn Cemetery in Mountain View, Missouri under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home in Mountain View, Missouri.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

PATSY DARLENE DAVIS SANDERS - Born February 19, 1947 in Wyatt MO to Anderson M. and Opal (OLIVER) DAVIS. She passed away on January 6, 2006, at St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View MO. She leaves behind her husband, Kenneth Lee SANDERS, Birch Tree MO; three daughters, Linda Marie PIBURN and husband, Mountain Grove MO; Linda Sue GRUBB and husband, Van Buren MO; and Shelley UNDERWOOD and husband, Van Buren MO; grandson, Jason, who she and Kenny loved and raised as a son; seven other grandchildren and four great grandchildren; two sisters, Shirley Jean JEFFRIES, Sikeston MO; and Betty Sue CROWLEY and husband Bill, Bertrand MO. Patsy will be missed by her loving sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and a host of friends and church family. She was the baby sister to five brothers, who have preceded her in death. Pat loved children and touched the lives of many as she cared for them in her home. Family was also very important to Pat. Her door was always open for family gatherings, large and small. Funeral services were held on Monday, January 9, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at Yarber Chapel in Mountain View MO with Sister Myrtle MARTIN officiating. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Birch Tree MO. Arrangements were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary of Mountain View MO.   [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

Norma Jean Kinder Sargent - Age 79, West Plains - Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, at the First Baptist Church under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Sargent passed away in her home surrounded by her loving husband and daughters on Jan. 2, 2008, after an extended illness. Jean was born in Rolla, Mo., on Dec. 6, 1928, to Roy Lee and Susan Bertha Harris Kinder, who preceded her in death. Jean graduated from Annutt High School in 1946. She married Robert L. Sargent on June 3, 1947, in Harrison, Ark. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this past year. In 1959, Bob and Jean moved their family to West Plains to begin their own business, Ozark Asphalt Company. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Ideal Sunday School Class. She was active in the Rambling Rose Garden Club, where she made many lifelong friends. During the mid 1970s, Jean found a new passion, golf. She and Bob enjoyed many competitive rounds of golf weekly with friends. She loved collecting antiques and shopping, as well as gardening. Jean is survived by her husband, Robert L. Sargent, of the family home; three daughters, Saundra Roe and husband, Tom, of West Plains, Mo., Shirlee Francis and husband, Joe, of Jacksonville Ark., and Sharon Hamlet and husband, Rick, of Stockton, Mo.; seven grandchildren, Keith Roe, Chris Roe and wife, Sissy, Tricia Thomas and husband, Chuck, Kelly Roe, Robert Francis, Jessica Hamlet and Justin Hamlet; eight great-grandchildren, Kelsey, Katelyn, Kassidy, Nakaya, Nacona, Chase, Hannah and Claire; two brothers, LeRoy Kinder and wife, Barbara, of Lenox, Mo., and Lynn Kinder and wife, Kay, of Licking, Mo.; one aunt, Lillie Kinder; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Burial was held at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.

Berdena Lynn Scarbrough - Age 47, Winona Shannon Co MO - Funeral services were 1 p.m. Dec. 16, 2003, at Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, with President John Seeley officiating. Mrs. Scarbrough died Dec. 12, 2003, at her home. 

BERTHA ANTIONETTE MASHBURN SCARBROUGH - Of Willow Springs, died at Mountain View (MO). She was born on Feb. 14, 1918 at Hazel Grove, Ark. Was the daughter of the late A. B. Mashburn and Louie L. Justus. Survived by her husband, A. T. 'Pete' Scarbrough; daughters, Mary Louise Ramsey, Martha Ann Scarbrough, mother, Louie Mashburn, Williford, Ark.; sisters, Mrs. Mary Bottom, and Mrs. Louise Garside,; and brothers, Charles and Bertrum Mashburn. Burial was at Willow Springs City Cemetery.

Kenneth Wilmer Schreiber - Born November 28, 1914 in Emmaus, PA to Melvin and Bertha Morgan Schreiber and departed this life November 6, 1994 in West Plains, MO. He was united in marriage December 24, 1943 in Ridgeland, SC to Alice Eileen Cheever. Survivors include his wife; 2 daughters, Esther Lautenbach and Judith Jackson; 1 son, Tommy Schreiber; 1 brother, Sterling Schreiber; 6 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-mother, Mamie Reese Schreiber; and 1 step-sister, Mildred Althouse. Graveside services were held November 9, 1994 with Rev. LeRoy Cofield officiating. Obituary printed by Hiler Funeral Home in Willow Springs, MO. Kenneth was a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army, serving from 1937-1962. He began his 25 year career in the army with 6 years of service in the Panama Canal Zone. In 1943 he returned to the states where he remained for 1 year before being sent overseas to the European Theater of Operations in 1945. Military information provided by the book "In Honor of our World War II Veterans 1941-1946 Emmaus, Pennsylvania" published by the Emmaus Historical Society, Emmaus, PA.

Clarence 'J.R.' Scroggins - Passed from this life on Sunday, July 13, surrounded by his family, at the age of 84. He fought a valiant battle until the end, a trait he's exhibited throughout his remarkable life. Born October 13, 1923, in Phelps Co, Missouri, to Vernon Mae Jones and Clarence Perry Scroggins, he grew up in rural Missouri during the depression. He and his brother Lloyd joined the Army to fight in World War II. J.R. served with the 314th Infantry Regimen as the gunner of an 81 millimeter mortar. He served with passion and valor, landing in Normandy, France and eventually marching to Berlin, where he served through the war's end. Upon returning home to Missouri, he married Mary Lou Rathmann on January 18, 1947. From that union came three children: Linda, Bill and John. For a few years, the family lived in California. There J.R. worked for General Motors before moving back to Missouri where he started his own service station in Mount Vernon. He was well known for his ability to understand how things worked and always seemed to be fixing something for someone. J.R. continued to work as an auto painter and mechanic until he found a second career in insurance adjusting. His other passions, in addition to his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, were baseball and golf. Not only did he enjoy watching baseball, but for couple of years served as an assistant coach for the Springfield Giants. As he neared retirement, nearly every weekend was spent chasing golf balls out of water hazards with his closest friends. Shortly after his retirement, he suffered a devastating illness, Gillian Barre, and was hospitalized for a year. He demonstrated a level of strength and resilience in the face of adversity that amazed even his healthcare providers. For the remainder of his life, that strength of character continued to shine. In spite of his challenges, he continued to be fiercely independent and was always helping others. In the past eight years, one of his greatest joys was attending dances with old and new friends at the Senior Centers in Nixa, Aurora and Mount Vernon. There he and his wife enjoyed many hours of music and friendship that brightened and supported them in good times, as well as bad. J.R. was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Perry and Vernon Mae, and his brother, Lloyd. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou of Springfield; a daughter, Linda Buff and husband Mike of Springfield; a son Bill and wife Tina, of Vacaville, California; a son, John, of Springfield; granddaughters Jennifer Hall and husband Wayne of Coleville, California, and Malinda Taylor and husband Bill of Springfield; grandson Bryan Buff and wife Emily of Springfield and granddaughter Brittany and grandson James of Vacaville, California. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren Rebekah and T.J. of Springfield, and Cade and Brennen of Coleville, California; four nieces, a host of wonderful friends and neighbors, and his faithful dog Ninja. Memorial services are July 17, 2008, at 1 p.m., with visitation beginning at 12 p.m. Services will be held in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with interment to follow in the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, at J.R.'s request, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.

William 'Bill' Seaburn - Age 86, passed away July 28, 2008, in Albuquerque, N.M. He retired from Sandia National Laboratory in 1984. He was born in Jay, Okla., the son of Ollie Seaburn and Lenah Woolery, and has been a resident of Albuquerque, N.M., since 1957. He is survived by his wife, Joy Caton Seaburn, formerly of Willow Springs, Mo; son Mark E. Seaburn and wife, Janice; granddaughter Brittney Seaburn and step-grandchildren, Crystal, Christopher and Brandon Cordova, all of Albuquerque, and granddaughter, Jaclyn Seaburn of Grand Junction, Colo. Also surviving are daughter, Sherry Sears and family; son Gary Seaburn and wife, Peggy, and family, all of Wichita, Kan.; sisters, Nelva Wentz and husband, Donald, of Augusta, Kan., Lucille Ewart of Plano, Texas, and Dorothy Johnston of Kansas City, Mo. Burial was in Augusta, Kan., on Friday, Aug. 1, 2008.

IDA E. WOODWARD SEAMAN - Mountain View – Funeral services for Mrs. Ida E. Seaman, 91, of Mountain View, who died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday in St. Francis Hospital where she had been a patient three and a half years, will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Eminence Methodist Church.  The Rev. Norman Turnbough will officiate and burial will be in Munsell Chapel Cemetery at Eminence. Duncan is in charge. Mrs. Seaman retired from a teaching career more than 50 years ago. She was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society. Survivors include a daughter, Juanita (Mrs. Viandell A. 'Spider' Smith), Mountain View; four sons, Carlton Edwin 'Carl' (m. Lola Pauline Swiney) of  Eminence; Eugene Woodward (m. Effie Pearl Wright) of Willow Springs; Archie Alonzo 'Arch' (m. Audrey M. Lawson) and Charles Sylvester (m. Lorene F. Koller), Phoenix, AZ; and 13 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

Wilton Dalis 'Buddy' Selby - Age 65, of Willow Springs MO - Formerly of Mammoth Spring AR - Born Sept. 22, 1942, in Sikeston MO, and passed away Sept. 8, 2008, at his home. Survivors include one daughter, Rose Zetta Waldrup and husband, Tom, Licking MO; two sons, Dallas Selby and wife, Barbara, Willow Springs MO, and John Selby and companion, Amy Vaughn, West Plains MO; his mother, Zetta Selby; two sisters, Alice Selby and Penny Austin; eight grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his companion, Neva Deboise; his father, Wilton A. Selby. There will be a graveside memorial service 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at the Ed Collins Cemetery in Wirth AR, with Bro. Ron Richardson officiating. Arrangements are being made under the direction of the Clary Funeral Home of Mammoth Spring AR.

Earl David Sells - Born Jan. 25, 1932, at Wichita, Kan., the son of Earl Fate Sells and Letta Pearl (Berg) Sells.  He passed away Oct. 4, 2008, in Wichita, Kan., at the age of 76 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Fate and Letta Pearl Sells; and one brother. He is survived by three sons, David Michael Sells, Timothy Sells and Vaughn E. Sells, all of Wichita, Kan.; three daughters, Kathleen Buchholz of Sioux Falls, S.D., Letta Anne Phelps of Georgia, and Rose Pearl Sells of Wichita, Kan.; two brothers, Oliver Dean Sells of Seattle, Wash., and James H. Sells of Washington, Ind.; five sisters, Lillian Pearl Sells of Lincoln, Neb., Nancy Jane Fee of Marion, Kan., Mary Martha Spitzer of Wichita, Kan., Bettie Jean Welty of Wellington, Kan., and Sammie Lee Mostrom of Thief River, Minn.; nine grandchildren, and two great-grandsons. Earl was a former member of the First Baptist Church in Mountain View, Mo.  He joined the U.S. Marine Corps on Sept. 19, 1951, serving during the Korean War and Vietnam.  He retired from the U.S. Marines on Oct. 1, 1981, serving our country faithfully and honorably for 30 years.  Earl was awarded the Korean Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal; the United Nations Service Medal; Good Conduct Medal; Vietnam Service Medal; Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm & Frame; and the Vietnamese Campaign Medal. He was a member of the Mountain View VFW and the AMVETS. Interment with military honors will be scheduled at a later date. Local arrangements will be under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View.

Helen Vera Jane Vastbinder Seratt - Born June 20, 1911, at Blytheville, Ark., the daughter of Walter Vastbinder and Grace Ellen (Brooks) Vastbinder.  She passed away Sept. 28, 2007, at Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 96 years. She was united in marriage to Otis Seratt on Jan. 2, 1928, and to this, union nine children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Grace Vastbinder; her husband, Otis Seratt; three sons, Paul, Otis Jr., and Freddie; three daughters, Francis, Betty and Carolyn; and her three brothers, R.L. Vastbinder, W.D. Vastbinder and Hermon Vastbinder. She is survived by her son, Jim Seratt and wife Brenda of Vidor, Texas; her daughters, Pauline Molloy and husband Jake of Branson, Mo., and Shelby Williams of Jonesboro, Ark.; three sisters, Gearldine Bassett of Jonesboro, Ark., Lorry Delise of Jonesboro, Ark., and Sue Workman of Manila, Ark.; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Helen worked alongside her husband Otis Seratt in fulltime ministry for more than 40 years.  She was a beloved and faithful wife for almost 60 years.  Helen was a hard worker, and loved to raise a garden.  She had put out a garden every year until she was 92 years old.  Helen was a cherished and beloved mother. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007, at 3 p.m. at the Church of God of Prophecy in Summersville, Mo., with Rev. J.W. Nobles and Rev. Stacey Prewett officiating.  Interment was held at Summersville City Cemetery in Summersville, Mo., under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Summersville, Mo. Howell County News 10-01-07.

James Marvin Seward - Born Oct. 19, 1942, the son of John Henry Seward and Miriam Annette Opie Seward in Pekin IL. He departed this life on Nov. 7, 2008, in St. John’s Mercy Hospital in Washington MO, at the age of 66 years. James was of the Baptist faith and served in the ministry for several years. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include two sons, Martin J. Seward of Washington MO, and James Clifford Seward of Liberty MO, currently serving in the U.S. Army stationed at Fort Benning GA.; and one daughter, Melea Lisa Seward of Brooklyn NY. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, in Yarber Chapel in Mountain View MO. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery Mountain View, under the direction of Yarber Mortuary.

OPAL F. WOOD MCCRACKIN SHADWELL - Age 71, Aurora MO - Formerly of the Pomona area - Mrs. Shadwell died Wednesday at 11 a.m. at her home. She was born Feb. 26, 1905 at Pomona, the daughter of the late William and Kathryn Playforth Wood. She had spent her early life in this area and in 1922 she was married to Pearl McCrackin. On Dec. 20, 1935 she was married to Charles C. Shadwell. She has been a member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church for the past 40 years. Survivors include her husband, Charles Shadwell, three children, Max McCrackin, Warrensburg MO; Mary Pettigrew, Lincoln NE; Glen McCrackin, Kansas City MO; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and a brother, Fred Wood, Yale OK. Preceding her in death are her parents, a son, seven brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were held on Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home of West Plains, with Rev. Fred Cunningham officiating.  Pallbearers were Randall Wood, Royce Burgess, Lee Wood, Kenneth Wood, Jr., Larry Wood and David Wood, Jr. Persons attending from out of the area included Terry and Karen Shipley, Harrison AR; Barbara Wilde, Lincoln NE; Mr. and Mrs. Roger Pettigrew, Lincoln NE; Patricia Walker, Pottersville MO; Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Wood, Afton OK; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Wood and Bruce, Miller MO; Paul and Delcie Shadwell, Niangua MO; Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Shadwell, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Shadwell, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wood, Lucille Toothman, all of Springfield MO; Sondra Shook, Mr. and Mrs. Les Moss, Mr. and Mrs. Glen McCrackin, all of Kansas City MO; Patricia Ann Bomar, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pettigrew, Mark Pettigrew, all of Lincoln NE; Debbie McCrackin, Grandview MO; and Mr. and Mrs. Junior Wood, Washington IL. Interment was in Oak Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home of West Plains. (Sep. 30, 1976 newspaper article)

Douglas McArthur Shannon, Sr. - Son of Marvin Luther and Hallie Irene Witt Shannon, was born February 14, 1942 at Sturkie, Arkansas. After a wonderful life, he went on to be with our Lord June 28, 2008 at the age of 66. On September 19, 1959, he was married to Bertha Elliott at West Plains, Missouri. From this 43- year marriage, three children were blessed into their home: Sherri, Terri and Douglas Jr. For over 40 years he was a minister of the gospel, a builder by trade and enjoyed bluegrass music. Douglas played every stringed instrument, although he never mastered the fiddle. He was best known for picking his Gibson Mastertone banjo. He was a man with a BIG heart who enjoyed helping others. He was light-hearted, free spirited and had a way about him that often brought laughter. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Hallie; three brothers, Rand, Ray and John, and two sisters, Pearlie Mae Smith and Laura Ann Norman. He is survived by his two daughters, Sherri Lynn Cronk and Terri Wynn Beavers; and one son, Douglas McArthur Shannon Jr.; two son-in-laws, Mark Cronk of McRae, AR and Tim Beavers of Willow Springs, MO; one daughter-in-law, Rebeka Shannon of Mountain View, MO; seven grandsons, Bradley Grogan, Christopher Grogan and wife, Kimberly, Ethan Shannon, Dustin Shannon, John Cronk, Jared Cronk and Stephen Cronk and wife, Jamie; three great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Jessie Cronk and Emma Mae Grogan; one brother, James Shannon and wife, Ruth, of West Plains, Missouri; six sisters, Sybil Stanley, Kathleen Wheeler and John; Virginia Sue Bell and husband, Leroy, all of the Hutchison, Kansas; Bertha Elliott; and Linda Fox and husband, Riley, all of West Plains, MO; and a host of nieces and nephews. On June 28, 2008, God sent angels to carry him home. 'And it came to pass that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom:' Luke16:22. He will be missed by all who knew him. Services were held on Wednesday, July 2 at 10:00 AM at the Pentecostal Church of God in Mountain View, with Rev. M.Y. Bennett officiating. Interment was in State Line Cemetery near Sturkie, Arkansas under the care of Bradford Funeral Home.

John Henry Shannon Sr. - Age 74, West Plains MO - Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007. in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Shannon died 12:55 p.m., Monday, Oct. 8, 2007, at his home. He was born July 7, 1933, in Sturkie, Ark. to Luther and Hallie Witt Shannon. On Sept. 14, 1957, he was married at Sturkie, Ark., to Anna Mae Johnston. Mr. Shannon was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Army and had been employed by the city of West Plains and Southwest Truck Body. He is survived by his wife, Anna Mae Shannon, of the family home; five children, John Henry Shannon, Jr., and wife Donna of Peace Valley, Mo., Janice Rice and husband Mike of Colorado Springs, Co., Brenda Warren and husband Doug of West Plains, Mo., Cheryl Smith and husband Rodney of Versallies, Mo., Laura Hatten and husband Jimmy of West Plains, Mo.; 12 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; two brothers, James Shannon and wife Ruth of West Plains and Douglas Shannon and special friend Peggy of Winona, Mo., six sisters, Sybil Stanley, Kathleen Wheeler and husband John, Virginia Sue Bell and husband Leroy, all of Hutchinson, Kan., Bertha Elliott, Linda Fox and husband Riley of West Plains and Sandra Newnam and husband Carroll of Washington, Ill.; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Shannon of Wichita, Kan., Naomi Shannon, and Mary Barks and husband Melvin of West Plains; brother-in-law, Steve Johnston and wife Tammy of West Plains; and many nieces and nephews. His parents, two brothers, two sisters, father-in-law and mother-in-law, precede him in death. Visitation was from 6 until 7 p.m., Wednesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial was at Homeland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Shaw Medical Building and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

CLARA MAE LAY SHARP - Age 91, of Macon, formerly of Callao, Missouri passed away on Monday, January 2, 2006 at the Samaritan Hospital in Macon, Missouri. Mrs. Sharp was born on February 16, 1914 in Viola, Arkansas the daughter of Henderson Roy and Liza Ann Winchester Lay. She married Elvis Brooks on August 1, 1938 and he passed away on January 13, 1947. Clara later married Dr. Charles E. Sharp on June 15, 1950 and he preceded her in death on November 22, 1977. She was a member of the Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. Surviving are one son Charles Richard "Rick" Sharp and his wife Carol of Chanute, Kansas, five daughters Helen Brooks Allmon and her husband Doyle of Seymour, Missouri, Ellen Brooks Coram of Macon, Missouri, Shirley Brooks Stufflebean and her husband Dean of Brookfield, Missouri, Mary Sharp Burnett and her husband Bob of St. Joseph, Missouri, Sarah Sharp Compton and her husband Richard of Callao, Missouri, 23 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Also surviving are one brother William H. Lay of Winona, Missouri and two sisters Nova M. Brawley and her husband Lee of Winona, Missouri and Opal Woolsey of Mountain View, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, two brothers, two sisters, and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 6, 2006 at the Hutton & McElwain Funeral Home in Macon, Missouri. Burial was at Oakwood Cemetery in Macon, Missouri.  [Courtesy of The Current Wave.]

Doris Mayme Sharp - Age 91, West Plains MO - Died 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2006, at Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Ed Sharp - Age 83, Springfield Green Co MO - Formerly of West Plains MO - Died 10:45 p.m. Saturday, July 1, 2006, at his home. Graveside services 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 4, 2006, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Robertson-Drago Funeral Home

Dorothy Hansen Sheets - Feb. 7, 1917 - Feb. 23, 2004. Age 87. Daughter of Emil O. Hansen & Ida L. Martens. Born in San Francisco CA; died at Thayer Oregon Co MO, at the Shady Oaks Healthcare Center. Married Barney Sheets Apr. 30, 1963.

FERN ADAMS SHENAUT - Born October 5, 1915 to the late Hugh and Florence (Horner) Adams in Willow Springs, MO. In the mid 1960s, Fern retired as a Registered Nurse. She was also a county health nurse for Shannon and Oregon counties. She lived at the Battlefield Towers Apartments for 29 years and was well known by all the residents who lived there. Fern was especially known for her hats as she never went out with out her hat and gloves. She lived her last few days at Greene Have Nursing Facility where she left to join her Savior on Easter morning. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Allen Shenaut. Fern is survived by her cousin Cecelia (Faysie) Pulliam and husband Jerry of Birch Tree, MO and numerous friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, April 20, 2006 at Thieme-Shadel Funeral Service at Rivermonte Chapel. Burial will follow in the Willow Springs City Cemetery.

Leo Thomas Sheridan - Age 77, West Plains - Mass of Resurrection Burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Sheridan passed away 1:53 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at his home in West Plains, surrounded by his family, following a long illness. He was born July 17, 1931 in Glasco, Kan., the youngest son of Thomas and Emma Sheridan.  He was married to Dixie Brewer on Nov. 21, 1959, in Kansas City, Mo. Leo graduated from Concordia Catholic High School, Concordia, Kan., in 1949. He then served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict, and upon returning home attended the University of Missouri at Kansas City on the GI Bill. He earned a BS in Business Administration/Accounting followed by graduate work in Economics. He began a career as a revenue agent with the Internal Revenue Service in Kansas City, Mo., in 1960 and retired as Assistant Chief of Audit in Jacksonville, Fla., in 1981. Following retirement, he established his accounting practice in West Plains in 1982 and worked until his death. He is survived by his wife, Dixie Sheridan, of the family home; five children, Denise Ogilvie ( Scott), Overland Park, Kan., Diane Pannell (Steve), Las Vegas, Nev., Kelly Kollie (Tom), Vienna, Va., Colette Doyle (Jeff), Jacksonville, Fla., and Thomas Sheridan (Kristi), West Plains; nine grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and five sisters. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, with a prayer vigil at 6:30 p.m.   Burial will be in Overland Park, Kan. Memorial contributions may be made to West Plains Public Library and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  

Jason William Sherman - Age 21, West Plains MO - Funeral services  will be 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, 2007, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Sherman died Monday, Sept. 10, 2007, in West Plains. He was born April 10, 1986 in Salem, Ark., to Charles William Sherman and Frankie Jo Rhoads Harris. He was a graduate of Nashville Auto and Diesel and was employed at J Trans Trucking. Mr. Sherman was a member of Amy Baptist Church. He is survived by his mother, Frankie Harris, husband, Dwayne, West Plains; two brothers, Caleb Harris and Eric Sherman; two sisters, Bryann Sherman and Alex Harris; grandparents, Charles Sherman, Jerry and Sue Rhoads, and Jerry and Victoria Israel; aunts and uncles, Michael and Tracey Sherman, Mitzi Yancy, Greg Israel, Lisa Fountain, and Doug and Gabby Rhoads; and many cousins. His father; grandmother, Jane Sherman; and great-grandmother, Arvie Rhoads, precede him in death. Visitation will be 7 until 8 p.m. Thursday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Mountain Zion Cemetery, South Fork, Mo. Memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Zion Cemetery and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Carl Dwight Sherrill - Born January 26, 1931 in Muskegon, Michigan to Henry Lawrence and Emma Elmira (Eastwood) Sherrill. He died February 1, 2008 at Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains, Missouri at the age of 77. Carl grew up in Eminence, Missouri and graduated from Eminence High School. He served his country in the United States Army for two years. He married Charline Head on May 24, 1959 in Thomasville, Missouri. To this union three children were born, Raymond Dwight, Edwin Lawrence, and Cherylene Dene'. Carl was an agent for Farmers Insurance Group for 36 years. Over the years, he had sponsored and coached numerous amateur sports teams. He was an honest man, who enjoyed and was successful in investments. He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, William Lawrence Sherrill; one infant sister; one son, Raymond Dwight Sherrill; and one aunt, Mary Lou Eschrich. Survivors include his wife, Charline, of the home in Pomona, Missouri; one son, Edwin Lawrence Sherrill of St. Louis, Missouri; one daughter, Cherylene Dene' Hough and husband, Michael, of Peru, Indiana; one brother, Julian Forest Sherrill and wife, Thelma, of Pomona, Missouri; three grandchildren, Amy Jo Gallagher and husband, Shawn, Samantha Sherrill, and Kaitlin Guianan; and two great grandchildren, Savannah Jo Gallagher and Connor James Gallagher. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 7, 2008 at Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 8, 2008 in Yarber Chapel with Rev. Conrad "Bud" Sherrill officiating. Interment will be in Veterans Cemetery, Mountain View, under the direction of Yarber Mortuary. Military honors will be conducted by the Missouri Military Funeral Honors Program. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Veterans Cemetery, Mountain View.

LOU ELLA BRADFORD SHERRILL - Died Monday morning September 24, 2007 at the Kabul Nursing Home in Cabool, MO. She was born August 15, 1921 at Clear Springs, Texas County, MO. She was the daughter of George Thomas Bradford and Maudie Belle Combs Bradford. She received her elementary education at Clear Springs and graduated from the Willow Springs High School in 1942. She was married to James Arthur Sherrill, September 2, 1944 at Salem, AR. She worked at the Boeing Air Craft in Wichita, KS & also worked 24 years at Rawlings Mfg., in Willow Springs, MO. She was a Charter member of the Willow Springs Church of Christ, where she taught the beginning Sunday School class for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Arthur, an infant son, her parents, one infant sister and a brother, Gene Bradford. Survivors include her daughters, Barbara Ann Pigg and (Richard, Sr.) and Jacqueline Kay Holmes and (Ralph) all of Jackson, TN; five grandchildren, Angela Doi and (Derwin) of Honolulu, HI; Richard E. Pigg Jr. of McDonough, GA; Robert M. Pigg and (Heather) of Conroe, TX; Ryan J. Pigg of St. Petersburg, FL; and Joe Kelly Holmes of Jackson, TN; four great granddaughters, Sierra and Jazmine Doi and Taylor and Emily Pigg; two sisters, Ellen Rakestraw of Willow Springs, MO; May Linderer of Gravette, AR; three brothers, Woodrow Bradford and wife, Marie, of Wilder, Idaho; George Emmett Bradford and wife, Flora Beth, of Summerville, MO; Elmer Bradford and wife, Yvonne, of Tyrone, MO. Ella also is survived by host of nieces and nephews. Services were held on Saturday, September 29, 2007 at 2:00 PM at the Church of Christ in Willow Springs, MO with Rev. Lynn Hixon and Rev. John Colbert officiating. Interment was in the Willow Springs City Cemetery under the Care of the Bradford Funeral Home.  

Clair Short  - Of Willow Springs and formerly of Boss - Funeral service  will be at 1 p.m. May 25, 2008 at James & Gahr Mortuary Chapel, Salem. Interment will be in the Boss Cemetery. Mr. Short died May 22, 2008 at the age of 88 years. Survivors include his wife, Bernice Short, Willow Springs; daughters, Ruth Ann Brown, Oats; and Sharon Kay Kleparski and husband, Gene, Willow Springs; son, Jerry Alan Gale Short, Oats; sister, Freda Brown Clark, Salem; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; and several nieces; nephews; extended family and friends. Mr. Short will lie in state 10 a.m. until time of service May 25, 2008 at James & Gahr Mortuary Chapel, Salem. Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to Hospice. Cards may be obtained at James & Gahr Mortuary.

Alta Alline Reeves Sigler - Age 76, Bakersfield MO- Funeral services were Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Sigler died 4:45 p.m.  Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, at her home. She was born May 16, 1932, in Bakersfield MO  to Oscar and Mabel Davidson Reeves. On June 28, 1955, she was married at Gamaliel AR, to Harley Sigler who preceded her in death on June 10, 1990. Mrs. Sigler was a member of Bakersfield Church of Christ. She is survived by six children, Penny Shrable and husband, Donald, of Gepp AR, Dannie Sigler and wife, Julie, of Knoxville TN;  Debbie Sanders of Bakersfield MO; Tammie Blanchard of St. Joseph MO; Tracie Zimmer and husband, Mike, of Bakersfield MO  and Jackie Shrable of Gainesville MO; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Leon Reeves and wife, Barbara; one sister-in-law, Ruby Griffith; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents; husband; one great-granddaughter; and one brother, Eugene Griffith, precede her in death. The family extends a special thank you to Shandi Williams for all her help and care giving. Burial was at Bakersfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bakersfield Cemetery and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Roberta Lynne Drago Silva - Age 57, West Plains - Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Silva died 6:17 a.m. today, Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at her home. She was born Sept. 21, 1951, at Springfield MO  the daughter of Vivian Mae Hudson Drago and the late Robert Tillman Drago. She was a 1969 graduate of West Plains High School, and in 1976 graduated from the St. Louis College of Pharmacy. In 1980, she was married at West Plains to Delbert Charles Hubbard, who precedes her in death. On Nov. 29, 2003, she was married to Stanley M. Silva. Mrs. Silva was a pharmacist, and for the last eight years, was a Clinical Pharmacist at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home AR. Prior to her current employment, she owned her own pharmacy, and had done relief work for many pharmacies around the area, as well as being a hospital pharmacist at Ozarks Medical Center. She had been a pharmacy manager for a medical building pharmacy in Springfield MO. She had also taught pharmacology in the West Plains Nursing School program at Southwest MO State University. She had been a member and past officeholder of the Missouri Pharmaceutical Association. She was elected and served two terms on the West Plains City Council, had been an assistant soccer coach with the Youth Soccer Association, and a den mother with her church’s Cub Scout pack. Lynne was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in several callings in the church, including chorister and pianist, and was one of the teachers in the Women’s Sunday School Class. Lynne had a true love of motorcycling that spanned 35 years and rode her own Harley for many years. For several years, she was a Motorcycle Safety Foundation instructor. Lynne especially enjoyed riding with her husband, Stan, and they traveled many of the scenic roads of Missouri and Arkansas. During her riding, she was actively involved in raising funds for the Susan G. Koman Foundation for Breast Cancer. Lynne enjoyed many hobbies, including reading, cooking, stained-glass, embroidery, photography, and had motorcycled to all but five of the 50 states. In the last years, she discovered quilting and enjoyed making quilts for family members, and baby quilts for friends and several charities. Lynne and her two sisters made a special trip together to a quilting retreat several months before her death. She is survived by her husband, Stanley M. Silva, of the family home; her son, Dustin Chet Hubbard and wife, Rachel; two stepchildren, Daniel Silva and Marilynn Silva; her mother, Vivian Drago; two sisters, Marjorie Doss and husband, John, and Helen Drago-Lucas and husband, Tim; her brother, Charles Drago and wife, Pam; her nieces and nephews, Jennie Doss, Vivian Lucas Kelley, Elizabeth Lucas, Samantha Lucas, Emily Gibson and Robert Drago; her great-niece, Catie Kelley; her brother-in-law, Reg Silva and wife, Debbie; and sister-in-law, Kathleen Koerte and husband, Dick. She is preceded in death by her father. The family will receive their friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Koman Cancer Foundation for Breast Cancer or Riverways Hospice of OMC and left at the funeral home.

DOROTHY NADINE BRAKE SIMPSON - Born February 8, 1940 in Birch Tree MO. She died September 9, 2005 at 12:20 a.m. at her home in Mountain View MO.  Dorothy worked for TWA as a stewardess for 7 years out of St. Louis MO. She moved back to Mountain View in 2003 where she was a homemaker. She loved to craft, yard sale and garden. She will be sadly missed by family and friends.  Dorothy is survived by her mother, Pauline BRAKE, Birch Tree MO; brother Danny BRAKE, Belleville IL; sister Peggy and husband Charles RUSICK, Highland IL; son Andrew SIMPSON, Birch Tree MO; daughter Tonnya and husband Dan MONROE, Granite City IL; two grandchildren, Jason and Olivia MONROE, Granite City IL; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and great friend, Richard SIMPSON. She is preceded in death by her father, George BRAKE; one aunt, Edna; and four uncles, Earl, Henry, Doc and Charlie. A celebration of Dorothy’s life will be held at Corinth Cemetery, September 17, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. There will be a cake and pie celebration in Granite City IL at a later date. Arrangements were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary of Mountain View MO.

Doyle Simpson - Born Nov. 28, 1933, and passed away Oct. 2, 2008, at his home in Winona, Mo., at the age of 74 years. He was the 13th of 14 children born to Richard Walter and Mary Elizabeth Bolin Simpson. Doyle began his life along the beautiful banks of the Current River near Winona, Mo. He was united in marriage to Rayma Lee Thomas on Feb. 2, 1957. To this union, three daughters were born: Kathyrn Raye, Brenda Kay and Phyllis Ann. Preceding him in death were his father and mother; sisters, Opal Roberts, Michel Sconce, Christine Poston, and Lenore Lynch; brothers, Pete, Hubert, Earl, Carl, Herbert and Melvin; an infant brother and sister; and his father- and mother-in-law, Ray and Phyllis Thomas. Those surviving him are his wife, Rayma; three daughters, Kathy Hilton and husband Tom, Brenda Acord and husband Tim, all of Winona, Phyllis Atkins and husband Tony of Harrisburg, Mo.; and a special young man, D.J. Nisavic, of Belgrad, a foreign exchange student who was a son in Doyle’s heart and forever a member of the family; 13 grandchildren, Anthony, Andrea, Brittney, Caitlin and Christopher Atkins, Jamie, Matthew, and Lucas Acord, Melanie Como, Justin Grim, TJ, Ryan and Jacob Hilton; one brother, Floyd Simpson and wife Reva of West Plains, Mo.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Oliver Lynch of Vine Grove, Ky., Darlene Simpson of Granite City, Ill., Ethel Simpson of El Dorado, Kan., Tom and Lorene Stinson of Winona, Norman and Etta Yarber of Mountain View, Mo., Gerald and Eva Thomas, Don and Sharon Thomas, all of Birch Tree, Mo. In early adulthood, Doyle was baptized into Christ at the Winona Christian Church, which he has regarded as his church home and church family ever since. Doyle served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, where he was stationed in Pusan, Korea. Before becoming ill, Doyle was an avid outdoorsman, who loved to hunt and fish. His employment with the U.S. Forest Service also allowed him to be outdoors. During this time, he worked many details fighting fire away from home. In 1978, Doyle retired from a career with the U.S. Forest Service. Since Doyle was from such a large family, he was blessed with many nieces and nephews, some of whom were older or the same age as him and more like brothers and sisters. He loved them all and especially loved times when everyone met together. He had been in pain and bad health for the last few years, but continued to have a strong will to live, until Thursday afternoon while surrounded by his wife and girls, he took his final breath, never to have to endure pain again. Funeral services were Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at Winona Christian Church, Winona, Mo., with Adam Gordon officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Winona under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Mo.

Julie Ann FOSTER Simpson - Age 46, Peace Valley - Funeral Services were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 20, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Simpson died 1:36 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, near West Plains. She was born Jan. 7, 1961, in Little Rock Pulaski Co AR, to Charles P. and Joyce A. Green Foster. On Dec. 8, 1984, she was married at West Plains, Mo., to James Simpson. Mrs. Simpson was a commercial insurance agent. She liked to scrapbook, do photography, and loved to go to the lake. Mrs. Simpson loved her family and was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend. She is survived by three children, Brooke Simpson-McCullough, Jaime Simpson and Shannah Julius and husband Michael, all of West Plains; three grandchildren, Riley Simpson, Hunter McCullough and Mason Bryan; her parents, Charles and Joyce Foster of West Plains; and one brother, Chuck Foster of Fayetteville, Ark. Visitation was from 6 until 8 p.m., Monday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial was held at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Simpson's Grandchildren Trust Fund and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Warren Thomas Simpson - Born the son of Thomas Jason Simpson and Cordelia Warren Simpson on April 14, 1920, in Alton, Mo., and departed this life Aug. 1, 2008, in Gainesville, Mo., at the age of 88 years. He was united in marriage May 13, 1942, in Alton, Mo., to Jewell Thompson.  He is survived by his wife, Jewell Simpson, of the home in Gainesville, Mo.; two daughters, Katherine Sue Simpson and Carolyn Jean Cochran, both of Gainesville, Mo.; four grandchildren, Paige Rodriguez, Ennis, Texas, Penny Britt and husband, Gene, Gainesville, Mo., Shay Kilpatric, Doe Run, Mo., and Bill Cochran, Gainesville, Mo.; six great-grandchildren, Ally, Sierra, Abby, Aspyn, Tatianna and Zyler; two sisters-in-law, Reva Cates and husband, Garland, and Ruth Simpson; four nieces, Barbara Simpson, Betty Blankenship, Becky Gibbs and Sharon Rapko; three nephews, Danny Simpson, Mike Cates and Mark Cates; numerous cousins, great-nieces, great-nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Elva Simpson, Woodrow Simpson and Daniel M. Simpson; five sisters, Ava Simpson, Alma Simpson, Lulu Harris, Edna Nichols and Ethel Perkins; two nephews, Tommy and Ronnie Perkins; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Ollie Thompson. Warren T. received his education in Oregon County schools. His elementary teacher was his sister, Lulu Harris. After completing the eighth grade, he entered Alton High School, graduating with the class of 1939. The same year, he met the love of his life, Ruby Jewell Thompson. After graduation, he worked in the CCC and helped in the construction of McCormack Lake. In 1941, he was inducted into the U.S. Army and proudly served his country during World War II, both in the states and overseas. In 1949, he was appointed Oregon County treasurer and remained treasurer for the next 29 years. Warren T. owned Simpson’s Bookkeeping Service and operated the License Bureau in Alton for many years.  He will be remembered for his willingness to help others and also to talk politics. He was active in the Democrat Party and served as Honorary Colonel under Governor Hearnes.  Warren T. was a Christian, was baptized in 1957 and was of the Baptist faith. He was a kind, loving and caring husband, father and grandfather, and will be sadly missed by all. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, at Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Monday, Aug. 4. Burial will be in Bailey Chapel Cemetery near Alton, Mo., with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., of Thayer.

MAYME VONALLMEN SIMS - Age 81, West Plains - Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Sims died 8:10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006, in Brooke Haven Nursing Home. She was born April 14, 1925, in Rover, Mo., to Harlin Albert and Ethel Carrie Judd Vonallmen. She was married to Troy Griffith, who preceded her in death; she was later married to Granville Vandiver, who preceded her in death. For 30 years, Mrs. Sims was employed at International Shoe Company and before her retirement, she worked at Marathon. She was a member of the Assembly of God. Mrs. Sims was a loving mother and grandmother and her life was centered around her family. She is survived by three children, Mary Ann Collins and her husband, Lonnie, Tamara Stubbs, and her husband, Gary, and Stanley Vandiver and his wife, Beverly, of West Plains; four stepchildren, Granville Vandiver Jr. and his wife, MaryAnn, of Renton, Wash., Vera Webber of Ohio, Susie Priester and her husband, Michael, of Phoenix, Ariz., and George Vandiver and his wife, Deanna; seven grandchildren, Kimberly Johnson, Kevin McCracken and his wife, Vicky, Kerry Bussell and her husband, Bucky, Brandon Sims and his wife, Heather, Zack Stubbs, Eric Vandiver and Jordan Vandiver; 11 step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Clyde Vonallmen and his wife, Allena, of West Plains and Lester Vonallmen and his wife, Alma, of San Bruno, Calif.; four sisters, Berta Harris, Dorothy Patillo and her husband, Russell, Jewell Hopkins of West Plains and Murlene White and her husband, Frank, of Dayton, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents, husbands, one infant daughter, twin granddaughters, one great-granddaughter, one step-grandson, one brother, and three sisters preceded her in death. Burial was held at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.

Blanche Irene Singleton - Age 86, West Plains MO - Died 7:07 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005, in West Vue Home, West Plains. Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Visitation will be 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Fair Haven Children’s Home or charity of choice and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Maria Anella DiRonualda Sipler - Age 56, West Plains, Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, West Plains. Mrs. Sipler died 10:02 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at Ozarks Medical Center. She was born Oct. 30, 1951, in Hazleton, Pa., to Jennaro and Ann Spallone DiRonualda. She received an Associate Degree from Missouri State University, and on May 20, 1983, was married at White Haven, Pa., to Marlin Sipler. Mrs. Sipler was employed in the Registration Office of Missouri State University. She enjoyed her plants and flowers, loved to bake and spend time with her family. Mrs. Sipler was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Marlin Sipler, of the family home; six children, Jeffrey Mascornick, Donna Lowe, husband, Chris, Marissa Guerrero, husband, Micheal, Keith Sipler, fiancee, Brittany Harrison, Raymond Sipler and Darren Sipler; three grandchildren, Nicole Lowe, Christina Lowe and Allie Sipler; her father, Jennaro DiRonualda; one brother, Chester Spallone, wife, Shirley; one sister, Gina Genetti, husband, Ronnie; mother-in-law, Betty Sipler; one niece, Lindsay; and two nephews, Brent and Brian. Her mother preceded her in death. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Arrangements under direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Ruby L. Barnett Skaggs - Age 75, West Plains MO - Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, 2007, at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, with Evangelist Allen Moss officiating under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, West Plains. She was born the daughter of the late John Barnett and Addie Kelly Barnett on Oct. 9, 1931, in Moko, Ark., and died Oct. 2, 2007, in Salem, Ark. She was united in marriage Nov. 28, 1950, in Mountain Home, Ark., to Clifford Skaggs. She is survived by her husband, Clifford Skaggs, of the home, West Plains, Mo.; two daughters, Jerris Armstrong, husband, Rob, West Plains, and Karen Hunt, husband, Randy, West Plains; six grandchildren, Matthew Kirk, wife, Cheri, Ozark, Mo., Adam Kirk, wife, Bobbi, Bruner, Mo., Kelli Kirk, Battlefield, Mo., Brice Hunt, West Plains, Amy Armstrong, West Plains, and Ethan Hunt, West Plains; six great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Kaitlyn, Kenny, Dylan, Dakota and Tyler; two brothers, Aulcie Barnett, wife, Bernice, West Plains, and Dewey Barnett, West Plains; and one sister, Betty Morris, husband, Orville, St. Louis area. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Ricky Wayne Skaggs; three brothers, Otto Barnett, Robert Barnett and Jewell Barnett; and two sisters, Tressia Haslett and Otilla Skaggs. She was a member of the church of Christ, worshiping at Moody, Mo. Memorial contributions may be made to State Line Cemetery, and can be left at the funeral home. Family visitation will be 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007, at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains. Burial will be in State Line Cemetery, Fulton County, Ark., under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.

ALBERT GLENN SMITH - Age 61 - Born April 12, 1920 at Creston IA. He went home to be with the Lord on January 4, 1982. He was born the son of Mr. Bert and Mrs. Hester Smith. Glenn attended some elementary school here in Mountain View, then moved with his family to Creston, Iowa where he graduated from high school and attended college. He was converted and baptized at an early age and moving back to Mountain View he united with the First Baptist Church on July 28, 1939. He entered the service of the United States Army in 1942 and received an honorable discharge in 1945. He then was employed by the United State Postal Service until ill  health forced him to retire in 1975. He was united in marriage to Joan Patterson on May 30, 1958 at Mountain View MO. They had made their home here until the time of his death. He is survived by his loving wife, Joan, of the home; a daughter, Evelyn also of the home; two sons, Ormal Joe Smith of Reeds Spring MO and Bert Paul Smith of Springfield MO; three grandchildren, two nieces and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and three sisters. He is survived by an innumerable host of friends herein Mountain View, across this great state and throughout our nation. Glenn had always been a very interesting an d active member of his church. He was instrumental in organizing and sponsoring the first of the youth choirs and other organizations. He diligently worked as chairman of the landscaping committee who efforts attract a great number of tourists each year. In 1947 he led the church in purchasing an organ. Glenn and this organ  have been together for the past years. His dedication to church music has been a blessing to thousands of people. Glenn Smith was a caring person. He and Joan took into their home one of the dearest 'saints' of the church, Mrs. Lucy McDowell, better known as 'Grandma Mac.' She lived with them until the time of her death. Glenn had a keen interest in community affairs. He was an ardent member of the (missing) Mountain View Federated Garden Club and his insight into the earth's beauty was used as an instrument to help beautify the city of Mountain View. Through his efforts and of others, national interest has focused upon this community. (missing).... because of interest in Community Betterment was appointed by Governor Hearnes as a Missouri Community Betterment Ambassador for his outstanding volunteer efforts for the state of Missouri and the community of Mountain View. He served as the first President of the Missouri Community Betterment Ambassadors for the state of Missouri. He has been showered with due recognition from the highest offices in this state and in our nation's capital. Services were held Friday, January 8, at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church at Mountain View with Rev. Ray Clanton officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction o f the Duncan Funeral Home in Mountain View.

MRS. BERTHA SMITH - Oct. 14, 1907 - Dec. 17, 2006 - Born at Bexar Fulton Co AR, died at West Plains Howell Co MO - In 1923 she was married to Delbert Rowden, and to this union children were born, Pay Rowden Breckenridge, and Bob Rowden. Delbert Rowden preceded her in death in 1964. She lived most of her adult life in and around West Plains, MO, working at International Shoe factory for many years and then at Murrell's Cleaners, from which she retired in 1970. In 1972 she married Orlie Moss of Oxford, who preceded her in death in 1985. In 1990 she married R. V. Smith of Mountain Home, who preceded her in death in 1997. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and one sister. She is survived by her two children, Pat Breckenridge of Paragould and Bob Rowden and wife, Eula, Eminence, MO; five grandchildren, Donna Pierson and husband Ray, Dick Crumbaugh and wife Nancy , of Jonesboro, Greg Rowden and wife Renee, of Eminence, MO, Kara Same and husband David of Muscle Shoals, AL, Carmen Kyle and husband John, of South Haven, MS; and 11 great-grandchildren, Rayanne Pierson, Erick & Sara Crumbaugh, James, Jason and Emily Rowden, Whitley Williams, Brent and Blake Sams and Peyton and Grant Kyle. She was an avid Christian all of her life and witnessed to everyone, especially her family. She loved to play the piano. As a young girl she played the piano for many Brush Arbor Revival Meetings in the Bexar area. She accepted Christ as her savior at an early age. She was baptized on May 20, 1968, at First Baptist Church, West Plains, where he membership remained until her death.

ELSIE NEIL SMITH - Daughter of the late Edward and Nancy Mariott Christopher, was born near Olden MO, May 6, 1902. Entered into rest June 3, 1971 at the age of 69 years. In early woman hood Mrs. Smith was married to William Cole, who preceded her in death in 1941. In 1943 she was married to Elta C. Smith, who preceded her in death Sept. 4, 1948. Surviving Mrs. Smith is a daughter, Mrs. Nancy Moore, Springfield MO; one granddaughter and five brothers and sisters, who are Fassie Summers, Pomona MO, Faye Hachtel, El Monte CA, Lola Bennett, Salem OR, Fred Christopher and Charles Christopher, both of Independence MO. Preceding her in death are four brothers and sisters. Mrs. Smith has been a membe3r of the Pomona Christian Church for more than 20 years. ~ PALLBEARERS: Rad Wadkins, Harold Jones, Letcher Burgess, Nick McMahan, Bud Brower.  INTERMENT:  Mount Zion Cemetery.  Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains MO.

Esther Irene Miller Smith - Wife of Raymond Smith. Married Apr. 4, 1938. - Born June 7, 1921, to Alonzo and Lilly Novotny Miller in Prague, Okla. She died on Dec. 28, 2007, in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 86 years. Irene married Raymond Owen Smith on April 4, 193,8 and they were blessed with three children, Owen, Shirley and Lon. Irene went to Columbia School and Mountain View High School. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Mountain View. Before retiring, Irene had worked several years at Farmers Exchange, Angelica Uniform and Clinton Pallet Company. She loved her family and grandchildren very much. Her church family and friends were also very special to her. Survivors include her children, Owen Smith and wife, Judy, of Angel Fire, N.M., Shirley Hiler and husband, Leon, of Springfield, Mo., and Lon Smith of New York, N.Y.; seven grandchildren, Donald Smith of Dallas, Texas, Diane Lippett of Albuquerque, N.M., Steve Smith of Woodward, Okla., Stan Smith of Willow Springs, Mo., Mark Smith of Angel Fire, N.M., Angela Hiler and Sheila Dawson, both of Springfield, Mo.; nine great-grandchildren, Christopher, Caitlyn and Casey Lippett, Brandon Smith, Andy Jean Smith, Brian, Nathan and Ashley Smith and Adam Dawson; one great-great-grandchild, Kyle Smith; one sister, Inez Thomas of Mountain View; and several sisters-in-law. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond; one sister, Elsie Hargroves; six brothers, Chester, Roy, Dan, Walter, Orval, and Clarence Miller; and one great-grandson, Karl Lippett. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, at Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, with Dr. John Noble officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mountain View, under the direction of Yarber Mortuary.

Frances Louise Denton Smith - Age 58, West Plains MO - Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008, in the Rose Chapel, Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Smith died 10:58 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at Ozarks Medical Center. She was born Nov. 7, 1949, in Peace Valley, Mo., to James Edmond and Mildred Pauline Brower Denton.  On March 11, 1972, she was married at West Plains, Mo., to Roy Edward Smith, who preceded her in death on Oct. 29, 2004. She enjoyed caring for others, enjoyed her grandchildren, and all of the little neighborhoods kids she “adopted” over the years. Mrs. Smith was of the Pentecostal faith. She is survived by four children, Roy Allen Smith, Fairland, Okla., Keith Alan Denton, wife, Stacy, Kelly Lynn Smith and Kimberly Dawn Smith, all of West Plains; seven grandchildren and one on the way; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Darrell Denton, wife, Charlene, West Plains; and numerous nieces and nephews. Her parents, husband, an infant daughter, an infant grandson, daughter-in-law, one sister, and two brothers precede her in death. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at New Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

GARRETT M. SMITH - Born August 25, 1928 in Mount Pleasant TX, to John and Florence (CROSSON) SMITH. He passed away March 14, 1998 at the Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center in St Louis MO at the age of 69 years. Garrett is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Carol; and sister, Frances VANDENBURG. He is survived by one sister, Maudie MARSHALL of Mountain View MO; daughter Taunia RICHARDS; half sister, Betty WARD; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Garrett served in the United States Army during World War II. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave, March 25, 1998.

George Earl Smith - Formerly of Hartshorn Shannon Co MO - Born April 15, 1969 to Cub and Violet Smith. He passed away on May 9, 2008 in Northglenn, Colorado. He leaves behind his wife, Sandy, and three sons, Karl and Valerie of Aurora, Colorado; Michael of Northglenn, Colorado; and Raymond and Jennifer of Lincoln, NE. He left two granddaughters, Emma and Sophia George, daughters of his son, Raymond.

Jerry Lynn Smith - Son of Mildred 'Micky' Clegg Smith and the late John W. Smith was born Dec. 24, 1946, in Clinton MO  and departed this life suddenly on Nov. 11, 2008, at 61 years of age. Jerry grew up in Clinton and graduated from high school there in 1964. He had been captain of the football team and set a track record that stands to this day. After high school, Jerry went to Wichita Business College and graduated with a data processing degree. He spent two years at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar MO  and then graduated from SMU in Springfield MO  in 1971 with a business marketing degree. From 1966 to 1972, Jerry served his country in the Army Air National Guard. On Feb. 10, 1967, Jerry married Sandra Kay Plummer and two sons, Scott and Chris, were born to this union. Jerry and Sandy also opened their home to five foster girls, Linda, Kathy, Susie, Joyce and Nina. Joyce and Linda stayed and became part of their family. Jerry and Sandy lived in Belton MO.; Tulsa OK; and Olathe KS before moving to the family farm south of Mountain Grove. They had spent the last four years living in their dream home that borders the Willow Springs Memorial Airport. Jerry didn’t waste a moment of his life. He enjoyed a variety of activities like snow skiing, scuba diving, archery, bicycling, hunting and fishing. He was of the Baptist faith and instilled Christian values in his children. Jerry was a hard worker and set high standards for himself. He worked as a computer programmer, then went into sales with automotive distributors and with King Radio. After that, Jerry began his 15-year career in thunderstorm research working for 3M, Ryan Storm Scope, and BF Goodrich. In 1994, Jerry went back into sales and was working for Garmin International at the time of his passing. Everyone who knew Jerry knew his absolute passion was flying. At age 16, he soloed and received his driver’s license on the same day. Jerry was a pilot for 46 years and logged more than 25,000 hours of flight time. He became a flight instructor in 1972 and brought the love of flying to many people’s lives, beginning with his mother. He was also an instrument flight instructor, a multi-engine instructor, he had his sea plane rating, and he was an aerobatic pilot. Jerry always challenged his students, pushing them to their limits to bring out their best. Jerry never knew a stranger and wanted to share his joy of flying with everyone. If he knew you wanted to fly, he would see that you had the opportunity. His vast knowledge and experience of flying made him an irreplaceable mentor to the entire aviation community. The only thing that could top flying for Jerry would be his family. He was an awesome PaPa to the younger grandchildren and Grampi to the older ones. It was important to Jerry to be at his children’s and grandchildren’s games and activities. He was a big kid and thoroughly loved playing with his children and grandchildren. Jerry was preceded in death by one son, Chris Smith; his father, John Smith, and his father-in-law, Bill Plummer. He is survived by his loving wife of their home, Sandy; his mother and stepfather, Micky and Floyd 'Pink' Pinkston; his mother-in-law, Pauline Plummer; one son, Scott and his wife, Kristy, of Olathe KS; two daughters, Joyce Lemon and her husband, Chris, of Phoenix AZ  and Linda Santo and her husband, Frans, of Jakarta, Indonesia; one brother, Larry D. Smith and his wife, Karen, of Friendswood TX; five grandchildren, Nicky, Edmond, William, Brook and Kris; and many more family, friends, and fellow aviators that will greatly miss him. Online condolences may be posted at www.craighurttfuneralhome.com. Funeral services of Jerry Smith were held Saturday, Nov. 15, in the First Freewill Baptist Church Mountain Grove, with Paul Sanders officiating. Jeff Sullivan served as singer. Song selections were 'Wind Beneath My Wings,' 'Go Rest High On That Mountain,' 'If Heaven,' and 'The Dance.' Pallbearers were John Plummer, Jason Plummer, Eddie Roberts, Dave Brown, Trent Smith and Sonny Mahurin. Burial was in the Hillcrest Cemetery under the direction of the Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home Mountain Grove MO.

LEONARD EARL SMITH - Born March 14, 1013 at Wilderness Oregon Co MO, and departed this life on Feb. 14, 1980 at Van Buren Carter Co MO, at the age of 66 years and 11 months. He was the son of George and Martha Ellen (BROOKS) SMITH. He was united in marriage to Viola Van Winkle. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Claude SMITH; granddaughter Heather SMITH. He leaves to mourn his passing, two daughters: Earlene BAY, Winona MO, and Dora Ann TAYLOR, Mountain View MO; son Dennis SMITH, Winona MO; grand daughter Celestina BAY, Winona MO; two brothers: Leland and Clyde SMITH, both of Winona MO; three sisters: Letha YEARWOOD, Laura BLAND, and Naomi SMITH, all of Winona MO. Interment was in the Mount Zion Cemetery in Winona MO.   Sources for this information: Adapted from an online obituary posted by Anita Petty Seybold Campbell. 

Lloyd Dwayne Smith - Son of Lloyd Carl Smith and Deloris Nadine Morgan Smith Curnutt was born March 24, 1964 in Summersville, Missouri and passed away at the Fulton County Hospital in Salem, Arkansas on Friday morning, August 29, 2008, making his age 44 years 5 months and 5 days. Wayne loved to fish and canoe. He enjoyed gardening when he was able. His greatest joy was to spend time with his grandsons, Brody, Haidynn, and Jaren. Wayne is preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Carl Smith; and his grandparents, Jack and Artie Smith and Jack and Rosie Morgan. He is survived by his three daughters, Shawna Smith of Birch Tree, Missouri; Sheila Smith of Summersville, Missouri and Leena Smith of St. Louis, Missouri; three grandsons, Brody Wayne Rutledge; Haidynn Lee Knight; and Jaren Matthew Rutledge; his mother, Deloris Nadine Smith Curnutt of Franklin, Arkansas, step father, Harold Curnutt of Willow Springs, Missouri; his brother, Roger Dale Morgan of Franklin, Arkansas; four sisters, Rosa Fern Branch and husband Jack, of Batesville, Arkansas; Dovie Kay Smith of Shirley, Arkansas; Lucinda Carlene Smith of Franklin, Arkansas; Debbie Sue Baker and husband, Marvin, of Concord, Arkansas; step-brothers, Charles Curnutt and Warren Curnutt; step sisters, Michelle Curnutt and Julie Curnutt; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends.  Services were held on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at 2:00 PM at Bradford Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Steelman officiating. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville. 

Lorene Burris Smith – Age 89, West Plains MO - Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 18, 2006, at First Baptist Church in West Plains under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Smith died at 11:17 p.m. on Friday, July 14, 2006, at West Vue Nursing Home. She was born Sept. 29, 1916, at Brandsville, Mo., to Ira John and Mary Frances Denney Burris. She attended the Thomasville school and on Dec. 24, 1935, was married at West Plains, Mo., to Earl Eugene Smith, who preceded her in death on July 6, 1982. She had been very active in her church and always enjoyed attending church. Mrs. Smith loved visiting and being with people. She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the First Baptist Church for many years. She is survived by two children, Howard Smith and his wife, Naomi, of West Plains and Mary Ann Swacker and her husband, Gus, of Imperial, Mo.; five grandchildren, Melissa Jens and her husband, Steve, Michelle Duke and her husband, Junior, Debbie Butler and her husband, David, Chrissy Cash and her husband, Mike, and Greg Swacker; seven great-grandchildren, Brandon Jens, Ryan Williams and his wife, Renee, Trent Butler, Cara Butler, Macie Cash, Madison Cash, and Chalin Swacker; one great-great-grandchild, Haley Renee Williams; one brother, Lee Burris of West Plains; one sister, Marie Featherston of West Plains; and many nieces and nephews. Her parents, husband, 10 sisters, one brother and two sisters-in-law precede her in death. Burial was held at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon Bible Society and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

PEGGY LEE MAUPIN SMITH - Age 68, West Plains, formerly of Willow Springs, died at 7 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2003, in Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains. Mrs. Smith was born July 14, 1935, at Centralia, Mo., the daughter of the late Silas Maupin and Della Louise Hollis Maupin. She received her education in the schools of Columbia, Mo., graduating from the Hickman High School and attended the University of Missouri. On Sept. 5, 1954, she was married at Columbia, Mo., to Dr. C. Franklin Smith. Mrs. Smith was a girl scout and cub scout leader, was a member of the Eastern Star and helped with the Rainbow Girls. She enjoyed needlework, crocheting and knitting. Camping was a favorite family tradition she enjoyed for many years. She is survived by her husband, Dr. C. Franklin Smith, of the family home; six children, Holly Louise Smith, Sedalia, Mo., Angela Marie Smith, West Plains, Mo., Rebecca Anne Dilks and husband Robert, St. Charles, Ill., Nancy Lee Lovan and husband Martin, Willow Springs, Mo., Lee Franklin Smith and wife Mary, Columbia, Mo., and Lance Douglas Smith and wife Sandy, Inverness, Scotland; 11 grandchildren, Nathan Smith, Oliver and Rachael Dilks, Emily, Austin and Jared Lovan, Richard and Thomas Smith, and Lauren, Lacey and Landon Smith; one sister, Bunny Gayle Anderson, Kansas City, Mo.; four brothers-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Smith is preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Linda Jo Brown; and one niece, Megan Brown. She had been a member of the First United Methodist Church at Willow Springs, and since moving to West Plains, attended the Victory Family Worship Center. Mrs. Smith had been a Sunday School teacher and was always active in youth groups. Funeral services for Peggy Lee Smith will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2003, in Westside Family Life Center, Willow Springs, Mo., with interment in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Rebecca 'Becky' Louise Smith - Age 57, Blytheville AR - Died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008. She was born in West Plains, Mo., on Dec. 30, 1950, to Ruth Hollingshad Rickard and the late Willis Eugene Smith.  She grew up in West Plains and graduated from West Plains High School where she participated on the swim team, pep club, the choir and played the clarinet in the marching band.  She was very accomplished, and even as a young person she received a full array of badges while participating in the Girl Scouts. She attended Arkansas State University in Jonesboro where she studied art. She moved to Blytheville in 1977, where she worked for Borg Warner Automotive as an information systems manager for 17 years. After retiring from Borg Warner, she pursued her passion for painting. An accomplished artist, she was commissioned by many to do paintings, portraits and most recently hand-painted invitations and cards. She also did artwork for the Blytheville Chamber of Commerce, Blytheville Annual Chili Cook-off, and the Arkansas Federation of Democratic Women. She has worked for the past few years for the TRIO Program at Northeast Arkansas College. She was an active member of St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Blytheville for over 30 years and was a Senior Warden.  She had an infectious laugh and a wonderful sense of humor.  She loved entertaining, throwing many great parties. She was a great cook, putting together wonderful dishes at a moment’s notice. She also had a lifelong love of books of which she had an extensive collection. She enjoyed traveling in recent years to Arizona for visits with her son and his family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and loyal friend to many. She was preceded in death by her father, Willis Eugene Smith; and her brother, Willis 'Willie' Eugene Smith, II. She is survived by her mother, Ruth Hollingshad Rickard, West Plains, Mo.; her son, Dr. Matthew W. Smith and his wife, Meredith, Tempe, Ariz.; her beloved grandsons, Jackson and Wyatt; and a host of extended family and friends. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28 at St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Blytheville, with the Reverend George Klee officiating. A graveside service was held at 1 p.m. today, Monday, Sept. 29 at the Howell Valley Cemetery in West Plains, Mo. Memorials can be made to St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 1512 Willow, Blytheville, AR 72315, the Blytheville Public Library, or the charity of the giver’s choice. Cobb Funeral Home of Blytheville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be e-mailed to cobbfuneralhome@sbcglobal.net.  

Rollin Mitchell Smith - 90, West Plains, MO - Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, at First United Methodist Church under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Smith died 8 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, in Brooke Haven Healthcare. He was born March 1, 1917, in Pomona, Mo., the son of the late Millard Mitchell and Bessie Ann Brown Smith. He graduated from West Plains High School in 1935, and then attended Draughn's Business School in Springfield, Mo. Rollin was united in marriage Aug. 27, 1936, to Sybil Flora Vernon. They were married for 71 years. Sybil remains at the family home. He protected our country during World War II, serving with a tour of duty in Italy, and he became a Christian during his military service. After returning home, Smith was a civil servant, working for the U.S. Postal Service for over 30 years. He enjoyed working both at the post office and as a rural carrier on Route 3 until his retirement in 1974. Rollin served on the board of the West Plains Savings and Loan for 47 years, as a board member, President and Chairman of the Board. His involvement with the Savings and Loan went beyond the board, as he expanded his duties to include appraising homes and farms throughout Howell and surrounding counties. As a co-owner of the Holiday Inn from 1965 to 1984, and the Ramada Inn from 1974 to 1991, Smith was an award-winning innkeeper having been recognized as Innkeeper of the Year in 1981. Alongside his son, Dr. Bruce Smith, Rollin built and established many cornerstones for the foundation of the West Plains business community. Along with motels and shopping centers in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Louisiana, one of his most cherished commercial developments was the Southern Hills Shopping Center in West Plains. Smith was a pioneer of economic and commercial development in West Plains, most recently receiving the honor of the 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award from the West Plains Chamber of Commerce. He also was awarded the West Plains Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Member Award. While serving on its board of directors from 1973 to 1974, one of his most treasured accomplishments was the addition of the second story to the West Plains Memorial Hospital. Along with his many civic contributions, Rollin was a loving father to his only son, Bruce Mitchell Smith, D.D.S., who preceded him in death in 2001. He also was a role model and loving grandfather to his grandsons and great-grandchildren. Rollin Smith is survived by his wife, Sybil Vernon Smith, of the family home; daughter-in-law, Allison London Smith; grandson, Travis Mitchell Smith and fiancee, Karen Carlson, and her son, Spencer Gille; along with Sandra Knudtson Smith, the mother of his great-grandchildren, Emily Anastasia, Evan Mitchell and Elijah Jackson Smith; grandson, Chase London Smith, his wife, Nicole, and daughter, Sydney London Smith, all of West Plains, Mo.; brothers, Dr. Kenneth Smith, Oklahoma City, Okla., Gerald Smith and wife, Helen, St. Louis, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; his son, Bruce; three sisters, Oline Smith Richards, Dorys Smith Clay and Allie Mae Smith Godber; two brothers, Jack (Wayne Irvin) Smith and Bobbie Gene Smith; five sisters-in-law; and five brothers-in-law. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ozarks Council Boy Scouts of America, St. Jude Children's Hospital or your local chapter of the United Way and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Sarah Ann Sands smith - Daughter of Lucy Beber and John C. Sands, born Jan. 1, 1847 in New York; died Mar. 28, 1918 at West Plains. Sister of Oscar, Alice, Chester, Lester and Mary; wife of Franklin A. Smith.  Frank and Sarah adopted Theron P. Foster (b. 1890-SD [circa 1899, age 9]. Sarah Ann grew up in Chautauqua Co, NY. Sometime before 1867 the family moved to New Windsor, Mercer Co, IL, where Sarah met and married Franklin A. Smith b:1842-NY, a blacksmith by profession, the son of Harriet and Russell Smith. By 1880 Frank and Sarah were living in Harrison, near Judsonia, White Co, AR. By 1900, Frank and Sarah were living in West Plains, Howell Co, MO.  I. S. and H. D. Hoffman, brought Theron P. Foster with them from Summit, Clay Co, IA to the Smith's to live with them. The Hoffman family helped raise Theron P. from abt. 1895-1898. Theron remained with his adoptive parents until after he turned 20. During their marriage, Sarah and Frank had two children, both passing away before 1910.

STEVEN WILLIAM SMITH - Born April 24, 1954 in Peterborough, United Kingdom to Dennis and Evelyn SMITH. He passed away in Springfield Greene Co MO, on September 25, 1997, at the age of 43 years. Steven was united in marriage to Ronda L. LEDGERWOOD, and to this union one daughter was born. He later married Delores SMITH. He is survived by his wife Delores SMITH of Pomona Howell Co MO, one daughter Rebecca Jo SMITH of Birch Tree MO, one brother John SMITH of Birch Tree MO, and one sister, Evelyn PEDRO of Mountain View MO. Steven is preceded in death by his parents and one niece. Graveside services were held Monday, September 29, 1997 at 10:00 am at Mount Zion Cemetery in Winona MO with Rev. Fred ENLOE officiating, under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View.   Sources for this information: The Current Wave.

Timothy Andrew Smith - Age 31 of Cabool Texas Co MO - Went to sleep on May 31, 2008, at his home in Cabool; he is now awaiting his earthly resurrection. He was born on Aug. 7, 1976, in Carbondale PA, the son of Verlyn Dale Smith Jr. and Beth Totten. Timothy was raised by his grandparents, Verlyn Sr. and Charlotte Smith. He graduated from Willow Springs High School in 1994. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Timothy is survived by his parents; his beloved stepmother, Ilene Strouse and husband, Danny; brother, David Smith; and two sisters, Angela Turell and Jennifer. “And I have hope toward God which hope these (men) also entertain, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.” Acts 24:15. Memorial services will be at a later date. Arrangements were under the direction of Elliott-Gentry-Carder Funeral Home of Cabool MO.

TROY JAMES SMITH - Age 73, West Plains - Graveside services were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.Mr. Smith died at 3:05 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006, at his home. He was born Feb. 17, 1933, in Sycamore, Mo., to Henry "Bunker" and Flo Belcher Smith. On March 25, 1953, he was married at Mountain Home, Ark., to Marjorie Rose Grisham who preceded him in death on July 31, 2004. Mr. Smith was a veteran, having served with the U.S. Army. He was the owner and operator of the Broadway Furniture Store and liked collecting antiques. He is survived by one son, Jim Smith and wife, Connie, of West Plains; one granddaughter, Whitney Smith of West Plains; one brother, Roy Smith and wife, Marie, of Phoenix, Ariz.; two sisters, Almedia Partee and Gladys Harris and husband, J.D., of Mountain Home, Ark.; sister-in-law, Jean Lyday of West Plains; and several nieces and nephews; and friends, Lois Keith of West Plains and Terry Keith of Atlanta, Ga. His parents; wife; two sisters, Faye Wake and Loretta Marriman; and three brothers-in-law, Harold Wake, Murel Partee, and Cratis Marriman precede him in death. Burial was held at the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital and left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Wilbur 'Wilma' TUNE Smith - Daughter of the late Edward Dave Tune and Edna Alice Shelton Tune was born December 1, 1914 in Summersville, Missouri and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at the Murray Care Center in Murray, Utah making her age 93 years and 18 days. Wilbur was united in marriage to Bill Haney. To their union one son Carl was born. She later married Bill Smith who preceded her in death. Wilbur grew up in the Summersville area, later moving to Pennsylvania, and Oregon. For the last 50 plus years she has lived in Murray, Utah. She owned and operated her own Beauty Salon for many years. She worked as long as she could until she became blind. She still liked to crochet and embroidery. She also quilted making many family members quilts. Wilbur moved to the Murray Care Center in September 2007 when she could no longer live alone. Preceding her in death are her parents, Edward and Edna; her brothers and sisters, Lewis, George, Bonnie, Uhl, Phyllis, Alice, Noy, and Carl. Surviving are her son Carl Haney and wife Joyce of Veil, Oregon; two grandchildren, Larry and Debbie; 2 great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren. She is also survived by a host of nephews and nieces in the Summersville, Mountain View and St. Louis areas. Grave side Services were held Saturday December 22, 2007 at 2:00 Pm at Oakside Cemetery with Rev. George Smith officiating. Interment was in Oakside Cemetery under the care of Bradford Funeral Home of Summersville.

ALICIA NICOLE SMOTHERMAN - Born and died on August 10, 1994 at Lucy Lee Hospital in Poplar Bluff MO, the daughter of Harold Dale ‘Joe’ SMOTHERMAN and Brenda Gail (NORTON) PIATT. Alicia was preceded in death by her infant sister, Amber LaDale SMOTHERMAN. She is survived by her parents, of Birch Tree MO; her grandparents, Paul and Alice LAWSON of Eminence MO; Jim NORTON of Clarkton MO; Tom and Shirley SMOTHERMAN of Birch Tree MO; great grandmother Pearl WALLACE of Mountain View MO; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside services were held Saturday, August 13, 1994 at the Oak Forest Cemetery in Birch Tree MO with the Rev. Jim ESKEW officiating. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree MO.  Sources for this information: The Current Wave.

AZARIAH SMOTHERMAN - An aged citizen who lived four miles south of town, died Aug. 18, 1903, of heart disease. He leaves a wife, several children, and a host of other relatives and friends who mourn his departure. Burial was had in Mountain View Cemetery. ~ The Postman Aug 28 1903.

OSCAR D. SMOTHERMAN - Born March 5, 1922 at Birch Tree, MO the son of William F. and Olga (Kohler) Smotherman. He went to be with the Lord and with his wife Sylvia on January 19, 2008 in Springfield, MO at the age of 85 years. He was united in marriage to Sylvia M. Ledgerwood on July 27, 1947 in Birch Tree, MO and to this union nine children were born; Dale, Donna, Duane, Doris, Geraldine, Rolves, Rolland, Chester and Nicky. Oscar was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Sylvia of 58 years; five brothers, Albert, Bernard, Raymond, Billy and one infant brother; four sisters, Hazel, Mabel, Maxine and Ruth; and three grandchildren, Neil, Wendy and Jason. He is survived by one brother, Elvin, of St. Louis, MO; two sisters, Gladys Johnson of Fenton, MO and Dorothy Bishop of Maryland Heights, MO; nine children, Dale Smotherman and wife, Wanda, of Birch Tree, MO, Donna Cornman and husband, Bill, of Mountain View, MO, Duane Smotherman and wife, Mary, of Birch Tree, MO, Doris Ellett and husband, Jake, of Mountain View, MO, Geraldine Pittman and husband, Mike, of Mountain View, MO, Rolves Smotherman and wife, Susan, of Birch Tree, MO, Rolland Smotherman and wife, Missy, of Birch Tree, MO, Chester Smotherman and wife, Ralene, of Birch Tree, MO, and Nicky Smotherman and wife, Gail, of Winona, MO; 24 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and a special long-time friend, Vince Rolves and wife, Loretta, of Carlyle, IL. Oscar entered into the service of his country on November 5, 1942. On April 1, 1943 he was transferred to North Africa and served in the European Theatre. He was wounded in battle on November 25, 1943 and was later captured and kept in a POW camp for 18 months. While in the POW camp, he met a lifelong friend, Vince Rolves, which later was considered part of the family. On October 7, 1945 he received a Purple Heart, a European African Middle Eastern Theatre medal with two bronze stars and a Good Conduct Medal. He was a loving husband, brother, father and grandfather and will be sadly missed by all that knew and loved him. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 24, 2008 in Yarber Chapel, Mountain View. Burial will be in New Salem Cemetery, Teresita, Missouri under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri.

Timothy Joseph Snell - Born August 4, 1957, the son of Buford Cecil Snell and Rebecca Frances (Gilliam) Snell. He passed away August 30, 2008 at the age of 51 years and 26 days. He was united in marriage to DeAnn Lamberty on December 27, 1991 at Independence, MO. He was preceded in death by his father, Buford Cecil Snell; his grandparents; one infant son, Ty Snell; one brother, Gilbert Snell; one nephew, Joe Snell, and one sister-in-law, DaleAnn Snell. He is survived by his wife, DeAnn Snell of Birch Tree, MO; his mother, Rebecca Carnal of Independence, MO; two daughters, Nicole Bentley and husband, Seth, of Independence, MO; and Tracey Snell of Independence, MO; three brothers, Steve Snell and wife, Denise, of Kansas City, MO; Ben Snell of Independence, MO; Bob Snell and wife, Karen, of Kansas City, MO; one sister-in-law, Ingrid Snell of Independence, MO; one granddaughter, Sophia Elia Bentley of Independence, MO, and a host of other family and friends. Timothy graduated from Truman High School in Independence, MO in 1975. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in February, 1976 and served until he was honorably discharged in August, 1978. Timothy served in the Air Force Reserves until December 22, 1981. He attended college in Warrensburg and Kansas City, MO. He was employed at the hospitals in Independence, MO where he worked in orthopedics, occupational therapy and surgery. In May 1992, Timothy relocated to Birch Tree, MO where he worked at V&V Processing in Birch Tree, along with various odd jobs, including cutting firewood. Tim was an avid fan of both the Kansas City Chiefs and NASCAR. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Arrangements were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree, MO.

Bertha Mae Snethern - Age 56, Springfield Greene Co MO - Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 2004, at Clark Chapel, James River Assembly, with Dr. Jimmy Root officiating under the direction of Walnut Lawn DeGraffenreid-Wood Funeral Home.  Mrs. Snethern died Monday, March 15, 2004, at her home.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Springfield. Burial was in Roller Cemetery, Rogersville. 

Lehman E. 'Lee' Sorrell - Age 78, Newton KS, formerly of this area - Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003, at Meridian Baptist Church in Newton, with the Rev. Jerroll Martiens and Dr. George Miller officiating under the direction of Petersen Funeral Home.   He enlisted in the U.S. Army and honorably served in Austria, France and Germany during World War II. A memorial has been established with Meridian Baptist Church where Mr. Sorrell was a member for more than 35 years.   Family visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Petersen Funeral Home. 

PEGGY JEAN FRAUNFELDER SPACEK - Daughter of Clarence and Frances Fraunfelder was born July 22, 1929 at Verdon, Nebraska. She passed from this life at Mountain View Health Care, Saturday, May 27, 2006 making her age 76 years 10 months and five days. She was united in marriage to Mike Spacek, December 24, 1946 making their union together 41 years. To this union, three children, Sandra , Fran and Michael (Butch) were born. Peggy was saved at a Church of Christ tent meeting in Mountain View. She served her Lord faithfully for many years at Oakside Church, where she taught Sunday School and sang in the Choir. Peggy was a faithful wife, mother and loving grandmother; she received great pleasure spending time with her family and many friends. Some of her favorite pastimes were reading, ceramics, embroidery and watching Paula Dean and the Barefoot Contessa's cooking shows. When Peggy became ill, requiring dialysis in West Plains three times each week, she truly appreciated and enjoyed everyone who volunteered their time to take her for treatment. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Frances, and her husband Mike. She is survived by her three children, Sandra Armfield and husband Gary of Bellville, Illinois, Fran Craig and husband Larry of McLoud, Oklahoma, and Butch Spacek and wife Robin of Summersville, Mo. She is also survived by one brother Bill Fraunfelder of Mountain V