Frank Wesley Roberts - Son of Rosa Bell Bradley and John Richman Roberts, was born in Shannon County, May 19, 1910, and departed this life March 26, 1968, at the age of 57 years, 10 months, and seven days. He was united in marriage to Opal May Simpson, Sept. 3, 1927, and to this union 8 children were born. He lived all his life in Shannon County, and was well known by his friendly smile and helping hand. He was always very kind and generous to his family and others, and was a husband and father to be proud of. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Opal; three daughters; Naomi Campbell, Van Buren, Mo., Rosa Lee Carter of Belton, Mo., and Judy Dunn of Fairfax, Alabama; five sons, Wayne of Mountain View, Mo., John, Gene, and Raymond, all of Winona, and Jack of Ellington, Mo.; and 25 grandchildren. Two grandchildren preceded him in death. He also leaves two sisters; Daisy Allen, of Winona, and Goldie Sloan of Lawrence, Kansas; two brothers: Earl of Lawrence, Kansas and Lee of Baldwin, Kansas; two half sisters, Maud Criss of Lawrence, Kansas, and Maggie Harding of St. Joseph, Mo.; and one half brother, Claude Remby of Lawrence, Kansas. He is survived by many nieces and nephews and other relatives, and will be sadly missed by his many friends and loved ones. Funeral services were conducted by Duncan Funeral Home of Mtn. View, with Rev. Earl Sigler officiating. Submitted by Willa Grandstaff Norwood, Feb. 11, 2007.