Obituaries
Gloria Ruth Tilman entered her eternal rest on October 23, 2025, while surrounded by her caring family at her home in West Plains, Missouri. Gloria lived an abundant life within her eighty-four years, and her final wish for her family and friends encompasses the spirit of her life: “I thank God...
May 10, 1952 - October 19, 2025
Gail Kappelmann loved life! She made the most of every moment and was a perpetual optimist. Gail always possessed the attitude that things would turn out the way they were supposed to and she rarely worried about anything, except the people she loved. Even...
Rhonda L. Lambe, 67, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 9:57 a.m., Monday, October 20, 2025, at her home.
She was born October 3, 1958, at Lufkin, Texas, to Howell and Marjorie Gay. On July 9, 1977, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Bill Lambe. They were blessed with four...
Mr. Bean passed away October 18, 2025, near West Plains, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born October 25, 1933, outside of Bakersfield, Missouri, to Raymond and Alice "Faye" Atkinson Bean. Joe was the second born out of 8 boys. Joe attended schools at Plum Hollow, Bakersfield...
A Celebration of Life service for Robert (Brian) Chilcott, 70, West Plains, Missouri, will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Friday, October 24, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Chilcott passed away peacefully at 2:48 p.m., Thursday, October 9, 2025, at...
Muriel Inez Martin, 93, of West Plains, Missouri, entered into eternal rest with her Lord and Maker on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at approximately 9:07 p.m. She was born on June 18, 1932, in Mountain View, Arkansas, to the late Blanche Irene and Edgar Lee Lourance. In November 1951, she was...
William “Billy” Leroy Franklin age 67, son of Leroy and Wilma (Nettles) Franklin was born April 17, 1958, in Detroit Michigan. He passed away October 14, 2025.
Billy is preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Kathy (Romine) Kirkwood; and one brother, Darrell Romine.
He is...
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Dwayne Doan Gale, aged 63, of Willow Springs, Missouri announces that he has passed away on October 13, 2025.
Dwayne was born on November 27th, 1961, to Doan Gale and Nadine (Sward) Gale Stark in Houston, Missouri. An avid athlete, Dwayne’s...
Brenda Lea (Yates) Pennington was born on August 10, 1961, in Doniphan, Missouri. She departed this life in Springfield, Missouri, on October 10, 2025, at the age of 64.
Brenda was united in marriage to Ronnie Charles Pennington on August 18, 1979. To this union, a daughter was born, Bailey...
Elizabeth “Liz” Victoria McColgin, age 63, of Willow Springs, MO, was born on July 24, 1963 to Frank and Gloria Guerrero in Chicago, IL. She went home to be with the Lord on October 14, 2025.
Liz spent her childhood and early adulthood in Chicago, IL. There she went to school and became a...