Donnie Mae Barnett

Funeral services for Donnie Mae Barnett, 71, Koshkonong, Mo., were Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, with Brother Bill Bales officiating, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains. She was born the daughter of the late Herbert Engbrock and Londina Lierman Engbrock, on April 7, 1940, in Cameron, Texas and died Jan. 18, 2012, in West Plains, Mo. She was united in marriage Aug. 2, 1980, in Waco, Texas to Lon Barnett. She is survived by her husband, Lon, of Koshkonong, Mo.; two children, Diane Brown, Marlin, Texas, and Cara Anderson, Marlin, Texas; three step-children, Rhonda Herman, husband, David, Waco, Texas, Susan Quiroz, husband, Joe, Corpus Christi, Texas, and Lon R. Barnett, wife, Michelle, Williamsburg, Va.; five grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, David Doskocil. Burial will be in Barnett Cemetery, Howell County, Mo., under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.

Doug Brooks

Douglas Brooks was born Oct. 13, 1934, at Ruble, Mo., the son of James Henry Brooks and Lucinda (McAlister) Brooks. He passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012 at his home in Winona, Mo., at the age of 77 years. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Ellen Brawley on April 6, 1957, at Des Arc, Mo. Doug was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers and six sisters. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Ellen Brooks of Winona, Mo.; one son Christopher Brooks and wife Ann Marie of Lake Moor, Ill.; one daughter Lorna Filkey and husband John of Goodyear, Ariz.; one adopted daughter Mary Lou White of Winona, Mo.; and a very good friend Gracie Fox of Winona, Mo.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends. Doug was an avid maker of fishing lures. He enjoyed visiting with people at auctions he attended. Doug was an active member at the House of Prayer Church in Winona, Mo. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona, Mo., with Rev. Robert Jewett and Rev. Archie Taylor officiating. Interment was in Pinelawn Cemetery in Winona, Mo., under the direction of Duncan Funeral Homes.

Angie Burden

Funeral services for Angeeta L. “Angie” Burden, 71, West Plains, Missouri, will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 25, 2012 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  She was born May 17, 1940, at West Plains, Missouri, to Doin Roy and Wilma Lee Sanders Anderson.  On May 20, 1961, she was married at Joplin, Missouri, to Dick Burden.  Before her retirement, Mrs. Burden operated The In Place in West Plains, Missouri for many years.  She was a member of Eagle Heights Independent Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Dick Burden, of the family home; two children, John Doin Burden and Laura Lee Melvin, husband, Eddie, both of West Plains, Missouri; four grandchildren, Kyle James Burden, Jonathan Cole Burden, Evan James Melvin and Madison Nicole Melvin; one brother, Jimmy Owen Anderson, wife, Nancy, Springfield, Missouri; three sisters, Sharon Cantrell, husband, J.R., Potosi, Missouri, Laneda Anderson, Warrensburg, Missouri and Lana Courtney, special friend, Eddie Lohman, Enid, Oklahoma; many nieces and nephews; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Her parents precede her in death. Burial will be in the South Fork Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to Riverways Hospice or American Cancer Society and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Helen Adele Collins

Funeral services for Helen Adele Collins, 88, West Plains, Mo., were Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Collins died at 1:38 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, at West Vue Nursing Center, West Plains, Mo. She was born July 18, 1923, at Elijah, Mo., to Tom and Agnes Marshall Colvin. On June 15, 1940, she was married at Gainesville, Mo., to Chester Orville “Chet” Collins, who preceded her in death on July 9, 2007. Mrs. Collins was an original employee of the International Shoe Company and after her retirement, she worked at The Flower Barn. Also, she loved to cook and iron her grandchildren’s clothes. Mrs. Collins was a member of the Curry Street Church of Christ. She is survived by her son, Joe Tom Collins, wife, Delores, West Plains, Mo.; two grandchildren, Renaee Williams, husband, Steve, West Plains, Mo., and Rodney Collins, fiancée Stacy Smith, Springfield, Mo., seven great-grandchildren, Jennifer Coursey, husband, Justin, Brandi Bell, husband, Micco, Brennen Wood, Tasha Williams, fiancé Adam Nettles, Jake Smith, McKenzie Smith and Nick Smith; five great-great-grandchildren, Dagen, Trista, Lathen, Kylee and Kendra, and several nieces and nephews, including a special nephew, Jim Bohm. Her husband; parents; four brothers, Sheridan, Monroe, Claude and Ray Colvin, precede her in death. Burial was in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Paragould Children’s Home and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Allen Phillip Cropper

Allen Phillip Cropper, 22, of Tempe, Ariz., died Jan. 18, 2012. He is survived by his father, James Allen Cropper of Willow Springs, Mo.; his mother, Lourdes Cropper of Tempe, Ariz.; a brother, Clifford Cropper of Tempe, Ariz.; two sisters, April Cropper Metoyer of Riverside Calif., and Scarlett Cropper of Tempe, Ariz; his grandparents, Bob and Joann Cropper of Willow Springs, Mo.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins from all over the United States. For my nephew, Allen, and all of us who love him Allen Phillip Cropper, a beautiful baby boy; Your Mama’s heart and Dad’s pride and joy; We loved you and knew you well; On occasion with you, we all raised hell. You left us too early; Now we are all sad and surly. You left without one last kiss; You will be forever missed. Now with the angels you sleep; Your memories are all we can keep. You will never be forgotten – RIP Allen

Phyllis ‘Deloris’ Harriell

Graveside services for Phyllis “Deloris” Harriell, 75, Alton, Mo., were Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, at Cave Spring Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.?Mrs. Harriell died at 5:15 p.m., Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, at Brooke Haven Health Care, West Plains, Mo. She was born April 27, 1936, at Alton, Mo., to Ray and Golda Marie Fanning Andrews. She graduated from Alton High School with the class of 1954, and in 1954, she was married to R.P. Norman, who precedes her in death. In 1980, she was married to Charles Edmond “Chuck” Harriell. Deloris grew up in Alton, Mo., and was quite the industrialist working as a real estate broker, an abstractor and later as a reporter for the West Plains Daily Quill. She loved animals and outdoor activities, including fishing and hunting, especially turkey hunting. Mrs. Harriell was a member of the Cave Springs Freewill Baptist Church, Alton, Mo. She is survived by her husband, Chuck Harriell, of the family home; two brothers, Joe Andrews, wife, Mary Ellen, Norman, Okla., and Ray Andrews Jr., wife, Janice, Alton, Mo.; four nephews, Jerry Andrews, wife, Lila, Neosho, Mo.; Gary Andrews, wife, Cindy, Norman Okla., Jason Andrews, wife, Jan, Doniphan, Mo., and Gentry Andrews, wife, Priscilla, Alton, Mo., and several great nephews. Her parents and first husband, R.P. Norman, precede her in death. Memorials may be made to Cave Spring Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Maudie R. Marshall

Maudie R. Marshall was born Sept. 19, 1929, in Montier, Mo., the daughter of John M. Smith and Florence (Crosson) Smith. She passed away Jan. 20, 2012, at NHC Healthcare in West Plains, Mo., at the age of 82 years. She was united in marriage to Giles “Ernest” Marshall on April 4, 1959, at Mountain View, Mo. Maudie is preceded in death by her parents, John and Florence Smith; husband Ernest Marshall; one brother Garrett Smith; two sisters, Betty Ward and Frances Vanburger and one grandson Roger Estes. She is survived by two daughters, Eva Estes and husband David of Mountain View, Mo., and Berky Ward and husband Carl of Van Buren, Mo.; nine grandchildren; 13 and one on the way great-grandchildren; and a host of other friends and family. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements were under the direction of Duncan Funeral Homes of Mountain View, Mo.

Ryan Preston McCann

If you are reading this, you know I have gone on to greener pastures. My friend and I lost the game of life on Jan. 22, 2012. Preceding me were Grandpa Jess and Grandma Ellen Hightower and Papa (T.L.) and Gami (Billie) Davis. I leave behind two beautiful daughters, Ashlynn, 17, and Amber 14; Dad, Gary; Mom, Thalia; my only brother, Stacy and wife Sharon; niece Staci; nephew, Jason; and a host of friends. I accomplished many tasks and enjoyed doing so. Do not fret for me for I am with my Lord, Jesus Christ. I was a welder by trade and enjoyed seeing people admire my work. Fabricating a piece of steel was a challenge that I could never turn down. I’ll miss a lot of people. Nacho, Dad’s gone but you’ll always be my #1 dog. Bye for now. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, at Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Mo., with a memorial service immediately following. Condolences may be made at www.yarbermortuary.com.

Evelyn C. Roberts

Evelyn C. Roberts, daughter of the late John W. and Amna (Despain) Copeland, was born March 19, 1920, in Winona, Mo., and departed this life Jan. 16, 2012, at her residence in Winona, Mo. She had attained the age of 91 years, 9 months and 29 days. Other than the time that she worked in San Francisco during World War II, Evelyn lived her life in Winona, Mo. She retired from the Winona R-3 School District in 1979 where she had served as secretary to the superintendent of schools. She was a member of the Christian Church where she had been a Sunday School teacher and faithful worker in the church until her health would no longer allow. Evelyn’s greatest delights were spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as enjoying beautiful days swimming in the Current River and sitting on the porch of her beloved A-frame cabin at Van Buren. She enjoyed cooking and entertaining family and friends, as well as reading and bird-watching. Evelyn will be remembered by many as the classy lady with the big smile and kind heart. On March 12, 1937, she was united in marriage to Joe W. Roberts of Charleston, Mo., who preceded her in death in 1998. Others preceding in death include seven brothers: Ray, Herbert, Glen, Carl, Robert, Muriel and Charles; and two sisters: Opal and Mildred. Evelyn is survived by a son, Dr. Jon Roberts and wife, Suellen, of Mountain View, Mo.; a daughter, Susan Reed and husband, Ron, of Van Buren, Mo.; five grandchildren: Shawn Moore, Nathan Reed (Stacy), Curtis Roberts, Jessica Coldwell (Kevin), Janie Okenfuss (Todd); eight great-grandchildren: Ashley, Gwendolyn (Ty), Christopher, Dalton, Addison, Aiden, Lane, Kendall; and one great-great-grandchild: Sarah, along with many other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, and in honor of her commitment to church and youth, donations may be made to the Christian Church Backpack Program, PO Box 403, Highway 19, Winona, MO 65588. Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, at the Winona Christian Church in Winona, Mo., with Rev. Adam Gordon and Brother J.C. Kuessner officiating. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Winona, Mo., under the direction of Duncan Funeral Homes.

Sandra Jean Romans

Funeral services for Sandra Jean Romans, 48, West Plains, Mo., were Monday, January 23, 2012, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Ms. Romans died at 11:20 p.m., Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, near Mountain View, Mo.orn Aug. 5, 1963, at West Plains, Mo., to Deral and Alma Womack Romans.  She was married to Jefferson Davidson, who preceded her in death in June of 2007. Ms. Romans was a Christian.  She is survived by three children, Brian Davidson, state of Indiana, Jeffrey Davidson and Pamela Davidson, both of West Plains, Mo.; eight grandchildren, Kyle, Drake, Jeffrey, Molly, Lukas, Alyssa and Alora Davidson and Brodie Sechrest; her mother, Alma Romans, Porterville, Calif.; one brother, Shane Romans, Tulare, Calif.; three sisters, Shanna Bryan, Pixley, Calif., Karen Crahen, St. Louis, Mo., and Diane Thomas, Fort Worth, Texas. Her father; husband; one grandson, Ethan; and one niece, Amanda, precede her in death.

Juanita Wren

Funeral services for Juanita Wren, 89, Salem, Mo., formerly of West Plains, will be held Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, 2:30 p.m., at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, with Rev. Dan Cargill officiating, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains. She was born the daughter of the late Luther Bayless and Hattie Earwood Bayless, on July 21, 1922, in Coolidge, Texas and died Jan. 14, 2012, in Salem, Mo. She was united in marriage Feb. 5, 1942, in Texas, to Charles Lester Wren Sr., who preceded her in death in 1980. She is survived by two children, Charles Lester Wren Jr., West Plains, Mo., and Luther Wren, Providence Forge, Va.; one brother, Royce Bayless, Joplin, Mo.; four grandchildren, Kelly Rice, Salem, Mo., Charles Wren, wife, Erin, Niangua, Mo., Christopher Wren, wife, Marisa, Clever, Mo., and Terri Wren, West Plains, Mo., and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; three brothers, and three sisters. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, West Plains, and a member of the West Plains Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 193. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or the American Cancer Society, and can be left at the funeral home. Burial will be in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, Howell County, Mo., under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.