Robertson-Drago Funeral Home Sold to New Owners

The Drago family is passing the business to Jason and Jessica Kirby after 35 years of ownership.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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After 35 years of ownership, Charles and Pam Drago have announced the transition of the Robertson-Drago Funeral Home in West Plains to new owners, Jason and Jessica Kirby of Mountain Home, Arkansas. The Dragos are the second generation of their family to own the funeral home since 1934, and they are now looking forward to retirement.

Why it matters

The sale of a long-standing family business like Robertson-Drago Funeral Home represents a significant changing of the guard in the local community. The Drago family has been a fixture in the funeral services industry in West Plains for nearly a century, and their decision to pass the business to new owners will impact both employees and customers.

The details

Charles Drago began his funeral career working for his parents, Bob and Vivian Drago, in 1980. When Pam joined the company in 1991, the Dragos purchased the business from Vivian. Now, after nearly 50 years in the industry, the Dragos are selling the funeral home to Jason and Jessica Kirby, who own Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

  • The Dragos have owned Robertson-Drago Funeral Home for 35 years, since 1991.
  • Charles Drago began his funeral career working for his parents in 1980.

The players

Charles and Pam Drago

The second-generation owners of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, who are now selling the business after 35 years of ownership.

Jason and Jessica Kirby

The new owners of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, who also own Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

Bob and Vivian Drago

The previous owners of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, from whom Charles Drago learned the funeral services business.

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What’s next

The transition of ownership is expected to be completed in the coming weeks, with the Kirby family taking over the operations of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

The takeaway

The sale of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home marks the end of an era for the Drago family, who have been a pillar of the West Plains community for nearly a century. The new owners, the Kirby family, will have the challenge of upholding the Drago family's legacy while also putting their own stamp on the business.