Obituaries
Barbara Ann Catherine (Heider) Anna passed away at NHC Healthcare in West Plains, Missouri on January 23, 2026. Barbara was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on November 28, 1945, to Oscar E. Heider and Bernadine S. (Dickneite) Heider.
She married the love of her life, Robert “Bob” G. Anna on...
Anthony "Tony" Thompson, age 49, a resident of Birch Tree, Missouri, passed away on January 15, 2026. He was born on January 9, 1977, in Bradley, Illinois, to Bill Keck and Rhonda (Thompson) Hill.
Tony went to Lincoln's Challenge Academy in Rantoul, Illinois, when he was 17 years old. Shortly...
Jewel Alice (Miller) Wagner, the beloved daughter of Virgil and Rosa (Garlett) Miller, was born on September 7, 1925, in Sargent, Missouri. She began her education at Sargent rural school and continued at Cabool Public School, where she proudly graduated in 1943. Jewel embarked on a fulfilling...
October 28, 1987 – January 13, 2026
Brittney Watson, born October 28, 1987, finished her earthly journey on January 13, 2026. A radiant light in every room she entered, Brittney's joy was infectious, and anyone near her could feel the happiness she carried and graciously shared. Her love...
Funeral services for Don Riley Proffitt, 91, Pottersville, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, January 31, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, with Brother Wayne Stewart officiating.
Don Riley Proffitt was born on October 14, 1934, near Pottersville,...
Helga E. Orcutt, beloved sister, grandmother, great-aunt, and friend, passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 86. Born and raised in Pirka, Germany, Helga moved to Massachusetts at age 15, where she began a new chapter in her life and met her soulmate, Edward Warren Orcutt. The two shared...
Carol Macy was born February 7, 1948, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, to George & Mary Lou Sigler. She passed away on January 12, 2026, in West Plains, Mo. Carol was a proud native of Parkersburg, West Virginia, where she spent her formative years and met the love of her life, Elgar at a Boy...
Graveside services for Rickie Jesse Berry, 73, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 19, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Rickie Jesse Berry, age 73, was born on November 11, 1952, to Jesse Clifford Berry and...
Billy Joe Labbee, son of Robert Labbee and Eula Stringer, was born on October 16, 1962, in Houston, Missouri. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 12, 2026, at the age of 63. Billy married Sharon Smith on September 8, 1981, to this union four children were born.
Billy...
Linda Norton
A Life Lived on Her Own Terms
Linda Norton, an eclectic and brilliant spirit, passed away on January 7, 2026, in West Plains, Missouri. Born on September 13, 1946, in Dyess, Arkansas, Linda lived a life marked by strength, drive, and a unique zest for adventure. She was a...