Arnhart Cemetery
Barry Co., MO
Surnames D - F
SSW = Shares Stone With
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAUGHERTY, Betty L. (LOYD) | Feb. 17, 1931 | No Date | SSW: Joe D. - Inscription: "Married Mar. 3, 1972" | Photo Jay Trace |
| DAUGHERTY, Joe D. | Mar. 3, 1930 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 9, 2008 Barry County Care, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Betty L. - Inscription: "Married Mar. 3, 1972" - Joe Daugherty, age 77, of Purdy, died Jan. 9, 2008 at Barry County Care Center in Cassville following a long illness. He was born March 3, 1930, in Purdy, and was a son of Roscoe and Pearl (Gann) Daugherty. He was a retired heavy equipment operator, an Army veteran of the Korean War, and a member of Tom Wolfe Memorial Post 4207 Monett Veterans of Foreign Wars. He married Betty Loyd on March 3, 1972, in Miami, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by one son, Gerald Daugherty. | Monett Times Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| DAUGHERTY, Pearl Mae (GANN) | Nov. 19, 1901 | June 26, 1990 | SSW: Roscoe C. - Research Note: Daughter of William M. Gann and Minerva A. "Maggie" Henderson. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| DAUGHERTY, Roscoe George | Apr. 2, 1904 Crane, Stone Co., MO |
Nov. 11, 1972 MO |
SSW: Pearl M. - Research Note: Son of William Monroe Daugherty and Samantha Ellen Neill. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| DAUGHERTY, Willie "Bill" G. | Mar. 27, 1925 | Oct. 22, 1998 | Inscription: "WW II US ARMY 3RD INF. DIV." - Research Note: Son of Roscoe G. Daugherty and Pearl Mae Gann. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| DAVIS, Barbara Sue (TERRY) | May 31, 1943 | No Date | SSW: Theodore Ricardo "Sabu" and Ricardo Sabu - Inscription: "Ricardo Sabu - Jan. 3, 1986 - Jan. 3, 1986" | Photo Jay Trace |
| DAVIS, Dale Monroe | July 29, 1905 Crane, Stone Co., MO |
June 1, 1980 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Entered from findagrave.com. Son of Samuel Wesley Davis and Lulu Emerson. WW I Veteran. His first wife was Leone Bessie Davis. Dale Monroe Davis, age 54, born June 29, 1905 in Reeds Springs, MO, second married Frankie Gramling, age 51, born Mar. 5, 1908 in Harrison, AR, on Oct. 14, 1959 in St. Louis, MO. Frankie had never been married. Dale enlisted in the Navy, on Oct. 9, 1924 at St. Louis, MO and was discharged on Apr. 21, 1926 at San Diego, CA. Cause of discharge was chronic arthritis, abnormal abrasions, and post operative. On May 9, 1930, at age 24, he was admitted to the U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers at Leavenworth, KS. His wife was Leone Bessie Davis, Reeds Springs, MO. - 1940 Census, Reeds Spring, Stone, Missouri - Dale Davis, head, age 34, born MO, constable; Bessie Leone, age 32, born MO; Sammie Leone, daughter, age 12, born MO; Wilma Mae, daughter, age 10, born MO; Jerry Dale, son, age 5, born MO. | MO Marriage Records Veteran Records Phyllis Long |
| DAVIS, Ricardo Sabu | Jan. 3, 1986 | Jan. 3, 1986 | SSW: Barbara Sue and Theodore | Photo Jay Trace |
| DAVIS, Theodore Ricardo "Sabu" | Sept. 27, 1952 | Aug. 6, 2000 Cleveland, OH |
SSW: Barbara Sue Terry and Ricardo Sabu - Research Note: He was married to Sue Terry. Graveside services were 3 p.m. August 11 at Arnhart Cemetery in Purdy with Major Carl Ruthburg, Major Hollie Ruthburg, and Lieutenant Demetrius Stanford of the Salvation Army of Cleveland, Ohio, officiating. | Monett Times Aug. 17, 2000 Mary Homesley Photo Jay Trace |
| DAWN, Lois Ella | June 17, 1939 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 20, 2012 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Wilbur Deleo Dawn and Loraine (Morlan) Dawn. Lois graduated from Purdy High School in 1957. She had worked at Tyson Foods, the garment factory and the shoe factory, retiring in 2000. She was preceded in death by her father, Deleo Dawn; and one sister, Martha Sue Dawn. Photo of stone at findagrave.com. | Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| DAWN, Martha Sue | Jan. 18, 1942 RR 1, Monett, MO |
Oct. 22, 1946 Springfield, Greene Co.,MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate Names Wilbur Deleo Dawn, born Bethany, MO, as her father and her mother as Oma Loraine Morlan, born Monett, MO as her mother. The cause of death was pneumonia contributed by rheumatic fever. She was 4 years, 9 months and 4 days old. The informant was her father, RR 1, Monett, MO. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| DAWN, Wilbur Deleo | Mar. 19, 1906 Harrison Co., MO |
Apr. 4, 1950 Springfield Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: His stone has his name as Deleo and his death certificate has it as Wilbur Deleo. His father was given on the death certificate as Blackburn Dawn and his mother as Mary Ellen Person (could be Pierson). He was a farmer and had never served in the armed forces. His usual address was Purdy, MO and he lived 3 miles east of town. Lorene Dawn was given as his wife's name. The cause of death was acute nephritis and he had been troubled with it for 5 weeks. Mrs. Lorene Dawn was the informant. - His wife was Oma Loraine Morlan. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| DECOCQ, Georgia (MORIAN) | June 12, 1921 | Jan. 6, 1977 | No Data | Photo Jay Trace |
| DENNEY, Larry Jay | July 3, 1955 | Feb. 14, 1993 | Inscription: "Son of Leroy and Ruth Ann Stewart Denney" - Research Note: Notes at findagrave.com say he was murdered. - Another Photo - Back of Stone | Note Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| DENNEY, Leroy "Junior", Rev. | July 1, 1935 Berryville, Carroll Co., AR |
May 30, 2015 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of the late James Roy Denney and Lula Mae (Clifton) Denney. He graduated from Purdy High School. Leroy was a member of Central Assembly of God Church in Springfield. On October 30, 1954, he married Ruth Ann Stewart. To this union, he was blessed with five children. Ruth Ann preceded him in death in 1982. On December 9, 1983, he married Judy Dixon in Strafford, MO, sharing thirty-one years together. He was preceded in death by one son, Larry Denney; one brother, Joe Denney; one sister, Ruth Denney; and two grandsons, Levi and Cecil Farris. | Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| DENNEY, Lula (CLIFTON) | Mar. 16, 1913 | June 30, 2001 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Roy - Research Note: Lula Clifton, age 18 of Nauvoo, Carroll Co., AR, married Roy Denney, age 21 of Berryville, Carroll Co., AR, on Nov. 26, 1929 in Carroll Co., AR. - 1920 Census, Williams, Stone, Missouri - Joseph Clifton, head, age 36, born MO; Mallie, wife, age 31, born OK; Earl, son, age 12, born MO; Elmer, son, age 10, born MO; Clara, daughter, age 9, born MO; Lula, daughter, age 7, born MO; Esstle (Estelle?), daughter, age 1 year, 9 months, born MO. | AR Marriage Index Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| DENNEY, Marion "Joe" | Aug. 29, 1930 Berryville, Carroll Co., AR |
Mar. 8, 2006 Cox Monett Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Nina Rose Prier - Inscription: "Married Oct. 29, 1949" - Research Note: Joe Denney, age 75, of Purdy, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2006, at Cox-Monett Hospital. He was born Aug. 29, 1930, in Berryville, AR, to the late Roy and Lula (Clifton) Denney. He married Nina Rose Prier in 1950. He was retired from Mid American Dairyman and from Cabool Transport. He attended First Assembly of god in Purdy. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Ruth Denney. - Another Photo - Back of Photo - Another Photo - Back of Photo | Cassville Democrat Mar. 16, 2006 Donna Cooper Photos Jay Trace |
| DENNEY, Nina Rose (PRIER) | Feb. 19, 1932 |
Nov. 26, 2017 At Home, Rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Marion "Joe" - Inscription: "Married Oct. 29, 1949" - Research Note: Nina was the only child of Roscoe and Ruth (Robertson) Prier. She was joined in marriage with Marion Joseph (Joe) Denney on October 29, 1949; Nina's husband preceded her in death on March 8, 2006. Nina is remembered for her devout faith, model of humility and kindness, and her loving and supportive nature by her three children, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren as well as all her family and her friends. She will be missed. She is buried next to her parents. - Another Photo - Back of Photo - Another Photo - Back of Photo | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| DENNEY, Roy | Mar. 14, 1908 Stone Co., MO |
Oct. 27, 1989 MO |
SSW: Lula - Research Note: James Leroy Denney was the son of Marion Burnam "Burney" Denney and Mary Jerusha Book. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| DENNEY, Ruth Ann (STEWART) | Feb. 13, 1938 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 20, 1982 Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of John Henry Stewart and Goldie Mae Crossland. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| DENNEY, Ruth E. | 1933 | 1949 | Research Note: Daughter of Roy and Lula (Clifton) Denney. | Brother's Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| DENNEY, Tammy Racheal | Nov. 8, 1962 Independence, Jackson Co., MO |
Dec. 19, 1962 Independence, Jackson Co., MO |
Inscription: "OF SUCH IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD" - Research Note: Daughter of Kenneth Denney and Barbara Kackley. Her father was the informant on the death certificate. Congestive heart failure was the cause of death. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| DEPEW, Alice | Dec. 20, 1880 | Nov. 11, 1904 | Research Note: Alice DePew, was the daughter of Eli Henry DePew and Sarah E. (McGuire) DePew who homesteaded near Purdy. Alice had 3 siblings, William Henry DePew, Mary Jane DePew, and Sarah E. DePew, all of Barry County. Sarah E. DePew m. O. L. (Lenard) Taylor in Cassville. They had 3 children, Troy, Pearl, and Agnes. Agnes m. Bert A. Kring of Cassville. They had 4 children, Betty (my mother) m. Ervin R. Maxwell, Billie m. Amos Wormington, Margaret m. Paul Kennedy, and Eldon m. Charline of Verona. Donna's Note: Richard posted that she died in 1903, which is inconsistent with the stone date. | Family History Richard Maxwell Note Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| DEPEW, Marie | Jan. 1, 1915 Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 16, 1917 Flat Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Died of diphtheria and chronic bronchitis, along with poor nourishment. Father listed as W. H. Depew of Barry Co., MO. He was also informant, listing his home as Rt. 3, Cassville, MO. Mother listed as Ettie C. Taylor of Stone Co., MO. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| DEPEW, Sarah E. (MCGUIRE) | Dec. 21, 1845 TN |
Feb. 14, 1918 Flat Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: A married housewife, she died of lobar pneumonia. Parents listed as Wm. and Jane (Cook) McGuire of TN. Informant was W. H. Depew of Cassville, MO. - Cassville Republican, February 21, 1918 - Mrs. Sarah E. Depew, wife of E. H. Depew, northwest of Cassville, died February 13 of pneumonia, aged 72 years. She was born in Tennessee and was married to Eli Henry Depew in 1876. To this union five children were born, two of whom, Alice and Andrew, died before the mother did. The three living children are William of near Cassville, Mrs. Mary Turner of Granby and Mrs. Eva Mulkey of Sapulpa, Okla. The funeral was held Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. T. Brattin at Macedonia Church and interment made in the cemetery near by. Mrs. Depew had been a member of the Baptist Church for more than 25 years and was known as a good Christian wife and mother. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Obit Phyllis Long |
| DILLARD, Charles Kenneth | June 2, 1959 St. Vincent Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
June 4, 1959 St. Vincent Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Son of Dick and Shirley" - Research Note: Son of Dick Morgan Dillard and Shirley Callaway. Shirley of rural Purdy, MO was the informant. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| DIXON, Martha Alice (RIDDLE) | Jan. 5, 1825 Athens, McMinn Co.,TN |
Jan. 17, 1901 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Wife of John Dixon" - Research Note: Stan's Note: Martha and John were married in 1847 in McMinn Co., TN. John seems to be a casualty of the Steamboat Sultana explosion. The Sultana was overloaded with liberated POWs returning home when a boiler blew about April 27, 1865 near Memphis TN. John had served with company C 3rd TN CAV Union. - Cassville Republican, Jan. 24, 1901 - Gunter News: Died - Martha Dickson at D. P. McPhail, Wednesday, Jan. 18. The remains were interred in the Arnhart cemetery Saturday. Her son, Sam, and son-in-law arrived from Oklahoma, Friday night. - Stone reads Jan. 17, 1901, not Jan. 18, 1901 as the paper reported. | Census Internet History Sites TN Marriage Records 1890 Vets Stan McKay Cassville Republican Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| DODSON, Clara Bell (MORLAN) | Feb. 10, 1943 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
May 3, 2023 Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Beulah (Potter) Morlan and the late Jack Morlan. She was united in marriage on Sep. 6, 1969 in Purdy, Missouri to Kenneth Dodson; he survives. She was a homemaker and a member of the Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church in Purdy, Missouri. Clara is survived by her husband Kenneth of the home; her mother; two sons; one daughter; one brother; one sister; one sister-in-law; nine grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father and one brother, Darrel Morlan. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home L. Pearce |
| DOTSON, Mabel Lora (BICKFORD) | Sept. 20, 1903 MO |
Nov. 29, 1993 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Oscar L. - Research Note: Second wife of Oscar Lewis Dotson. Daughter of George W. and Mary L. Bickford. Mother of four daughters and six sons. She and Oscar are the grandparents of Susan R. Dotson (1972-2008). | Family Knowledge Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| DOTSON, Oscar Lewis | Sept. 10, 1891 Cotter, Marion Co., AR |
Mar. 21, 1969 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Mabel L. - Research Note: Son of Richard Oscar and Nancy Missouri (Huddleston) Dotson. He had lived in Barry County, Missouri, the last 32 years. He was a member of the Pentecostal Church and was a retired farmer. Married Mable Lora Bickford on Aug. 20, 1920 in Goodman, MO. Survived by four sons, and six daughters. His first wife was Mary "Molly" Gertrude Brown. | Obit Family Knowledge Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| DOTSON, Susan R. | Feb. 3, 1972 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
June 21, 2008 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Inscription: "Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt" - Research Note: Daughter of Ralph and Lorene (Laney) Dotson. Survived by her daughter, mother, fiance, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. - Another Photo | Barry Co. Advertiser Donna Cooper Family Knowledge Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| DOUTHITT, Troy | Sept. 9, 1919 Granby, Newton Co., MO |
Feb. 16, 1992 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Wanell - Inscription: "Married Aug. 9, 1952" - Research Note: Son of Thomas Lemuel and Olive O. Douthitt. WW II Veteran. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| DOUTHITT, Wanell (SMITH) | June 18, 1931 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 14, 2018 | SSW: Troy - Inscription: "Married Aug. 9, 1952" - Research Note: She was the daughter of the late Horace and Thelma (Daugherty) Smith. She was united in marriage in Monett on August 11, 1952 to Troy Douthitt; he preceded her in death on February 16, 1992. She was formerly the CEO of Douthitt Development LLC in Monett, Missouri and a member of the First Baptist Church in Monett. She was preceded in death by her parents Horace and Thelma; one daughter Terry Lynn Kelley, and two brothers: Doyle and Lee Smith. Private family services are being held at the cemetery at a later date. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| DRAKE, Alberta | Feb. 17, 1912 Newton Co., MO |
Aug. 12, 1912 Newton Co., MO |
Inscription: "Dau. of B. N. and A. B. Drake" - Research Note: Daughter of Birty Drake and Annie Lee both born AR. B. N. Drake of rural Joplin, MO was the informant. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| DRAKE, Coleman Young | Mar. 18, 1856 Drake's Creek, Madison Co., AR |
Oct. 20, 1937 Shoal Creek, Joplin, Newton Co.,MO |
Research Note: Row 10: - South Side - Donna's Note: His death certificate reads that he was born Mar. 18, 1855 and not 1856 as the stone reads. It gives his death place in Joplin and in Newton County, even though most of Joplin is in Jasper County there is a portion south of town that is on Shoal Creek and probably in Newton County. The cause of death was given as bronchial pneumonia. His wife was given as Abbie Drake and he was a retired farmer. He was a son of Elijah Drake, born Warren Co., TN, and Lucinda Hawks, born TN. A. V. Drake, Joplin, MO, was the informant. His wife was Mary Neal. - Another Photo | Cemetery Book Alan Drake Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photos Jay Trace |
| DRAKE, Cora Margaret | Sept. 12, 1882 Drake's Creek, Madison Co., AR |
Feb. 24, 1907 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of John G. Drake and Keziah Ellen Harris. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| DRAKE, Gracy Rebecca | Oct. 11, 1886 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 26, 1905 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Aged 18 Yr 11 Mo 15 Ds" - Research Note: Daughter of Bluford Clary Drake and Sarah Clementine Drake. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| DRAKE, Katie E. | May 5, 1890 Madison Co., AR |
Nov. 18, 1905 MO |
Inscription: "Katie E. - Dau. of C. Y. and Mary Drake" - Research Note: Row 10: - South Side - Another Photo | Cemetery Book Alan Drake Photos Jay Trace |
| DRAKE, Mary "Polly" (NEAL) | Sept. 7, 1856 Drakes Creek, Madison Co., IA |
July 12, 1913 Shoal Creek Twp., Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: Row 10: - South Side - Wife of Coleman Young Drake. Donna's Note: Her death certificate gives her birth year as 1855 and not 1856 as the stone reads. It names Arthur Neal, born Warren Co., TN, as her father and her mother as Tabitha Counts, born Warren Co., TN. The first entry had her born in Madison Co., AR, but the death certificate reads she was born in Madison Co., IA. The cause of death was TB. C. Y. Drake, R. F. D. # 1, Joplin, MO, was the informant. - Another Photo | Cemetery Book Alan Drake Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photos Jay Trace |
| DRAKE, Winnie Lois | 1908 | 1911 | Research Note: November 2, 1911, Cassville Republican - High Point News: We are sorrow [sorry] to hear of the death of little Winnie Drake. The bereaved parents have our sympathy. - Another Photo | Cassville Republican Donna Cooper Photos Jay Trace |
| DUNICAN, James A. | Jan. 22, 1887 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 21, 1887 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Son of _. C. and S. L. Dunican" - Research Note: Stone is broken and needs repair. | Note Photo Jay Trace |
| DYER, Mary Emily (PIERCE) | Jan. 17, 1928 Grand Island, NE |
Dec. 12, 2019 At Home, Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Earl and Emily (Lauritsen) Pierce. On August 12, 1946 she was united in marriage to Wayne Henry Dyer, who is deceased. Surviving are seven daughters and three sons, twenty-six grandchildren, forty great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her husband, Wayne Dyer; two brothers, Earl Berndt and Albert; one sister, Verna and a nephew, Leslie. Mary grew up in Miller, Nebraska where she received her education. She met Wayne at a dance in Miller, Nebraska and married him shortly after. They were happily married 70 years. She has lived in Purdy 30 years. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Photo of stone at findagrave.com. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| DYER, Wayne Henry | July 17, 1926 Holdrege, NE |
Nov. 10, 2016 At Home, Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Roy and Leona (Everson) Dyer. On August 12, 1946 he was united in marriage to Mary Pierce. Preceding him in death were his parents and three brothers, Dick, Larry and Jim Dyer. Wayne grew up in Nebraska where he received his education. For several years he was a self-employed truck driver and mechanic. He had been a fireman and was a member of Lions International and the NRA. Twenty-five years ago he moved to Purdy to make his home. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| EARL, Rosa Lucille (BLATTI) (MOTTIE) | July 10, 1907 MO |
July 27, 1988 Jackson Co., MO |
Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: She first married Charles Carl Mottie. Second Mr. Earl. - 1930 Census, Bacon, Vernon, Missouri - Gottlieb Blotti, age 69, born Switzerland; Eliza J., age 63, born IL; Fred G. son, age 39; Rosie L., age 21, born MO. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| EDWARDS, Caroline (BIRKES) | Oct. 4, 1861 Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 27, 1914 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her husband was George Westwood Edwards. - May 7, 1914, Cassville Republican - Purdy News: Geo. Edwards arrived from the west in response to a message to come to see his mother last week but was just one day too late. Mrs. Edwards was laid to rest in the Arnhart Cemetery following funeral services at the church near by. She left five sons and three daughters to mourn their loss. The youngest, a girl of thirteen. - Her death certificate names R. H. Birkes as her father, and Adaline Scotch, born MO as her mother. April 25, 1914 was given as her death date and she was widowed. - Edwards Plot Stone | Cassville Republican Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photos Jay Trace |
| EDWARDS, Christopher | Apr. 26, 1884 Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 20, 1956 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate names George Edwards as his father and Caroline Burke as his mother. He was a farmer. His stone reads that he was born in 1884 and the death certificate gives 1883. Mrs. Dorothy Oplatka, Los Angeles, CA, was the informant. - Edwards Plot Stone | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photos Jay Trace |
| EDWARDS, Cora Dove (TERRY) | Sept. 9, 1892 Barry Co., MO |
June 7, 1985 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Row 22: - North Side - Wife of Frederick Edwards. Daughter of Millard Fillmore Terry and Sarah Ellen Morlan. - Edwards Plot Stone | Census Phyllis Long Headstone Keith Owens Photos Jay Trace |
| EDWARDS, Flossie | 1896 | 1965 | Research Note: She was the daughter of George Westwood Edwards and Caroline Birkes or Burke. - Edwards Plot Stone | Census Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| EDWARDS, Frederick "Fred" | Dec. 13, 1885 MO |
Jan. 18, 1943 At Home, Exeter Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate reads that he was a mail carrier. Cora Dove Edwards was given as his wife's name. His father was given as George Westwood Edwards, born Barry Co., MO, and Caroline Birkes, born MO, was listed as his mother's name. The cause of death was a suicide, due to severe brain damage due to hemorrhage. Dove Edwards, Exeter, MO, was listed as the informant. - Edwards Plot Stone | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photos Jay Trace |
| EDWARDS, George Robert | Nov. 23, 1894 MO |
1920 | Research Note: WW I Veteran. Son of George Westwood Edwards and Caroline Birkes or Burke. - Edwards Plot Stone | Census WW I Reg. Records Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| EDWARDS, George Westwood | Dec. 13, 1854 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 23, 1903 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Wife's name was Caroline Birkes. Donna's Note: Son of Tillman Edwards and Elizabeth Jane Thornhill. - Edwards Plot Stone | Family Genealogy Muriel Roller Smith Lyle Bethune Note Donna Cooper Photos Jay Trace |
| EDWARDS, Infant | No Date | Oct. 17, 1911 | Inscription: "Infant Son of F. and D." - Edwards Plot Stone | Photos Jay Trace |
| EDWARDS, Marvin | 1889 | 1937 | Inscription: "Marvin Edwards, 353 1. 88th D. A. E. F., Lorraine Post 98 A. L., Isabel, Kansas" - Research Note: WW I Veteran - Son of George Westwood Edwards and Caroline Birkes or Burke. - Another Stone - Edwards Plot Stone | Census Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| EDWARDS, Mary Isabelle "Belle" | Mar. 8, 1852 AR |
Feb. 23, 1929 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was not married. Donna's Note: Her death certificate names Tillman as her father's name. Her mother's name was given as Thornhill, born TN. It listed her as being single. Mrs. Marion Rooter, Purdy, MO, was the informant. Daughter of Tillman Edwards and Elizabeth Jane Thornhill. - Edwards Plot Stone | Family Genealogy Muriel Roller Smith Lyle Bethune Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photos Jay Trace |
| EDWARDS, Opal | 1899 | 1984 | Research Note: Lenore Opal Edwards was the daughter of George Westwood Edwards and Caroline Birkes or Burke. - Edwards Plot Stone | Note Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| EDWARDS, Viola J. | 1891 | 1904 | Research Note: She is buried next to Caroline (Birkes) Edwards. Daughter of George Westwood Edwards and Caroline Birkes or Burke. - Edwards Plot Stone | Note Donna Cooper Census Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| ELDRIDGE, John | May 19, 1906 | Feb. 25, 1978 | SSW: Josephine | Photo Jay Trace |
| ELDRIDGE, Josephine | Nov. 8, 1918 | Oct. 22, 1976 | SSW: John | Photo Jay Trace |
| ELLIOTT, Dorothea Maxine (MILLER) | Sept. 13, 1920 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Mar 4, 2023 | SSW: Richard N. - Inscription: "Mar. 26, 1948" - Research Note: Daughter of Fred Miller and Bertha Roller. They are buried next to Mary Ann Wimberly (nee Elliott), their granddaughter. Dorothea spent her childhood in Monett, Missouri and graduated from Monett High School. She attended Southwest Missouri State College, receiving her degree in Education. She married Richard Norman Elliott on Mar. 26, 1948, and they were married for 56 wonderful years. Dorothea was a beloved teacher in Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana and Florida until her well-deserved retirement. Dorothea loved to bake delicious treats and share with whoever visited. She also enjoyed knitting and creating wonderful treasures that we will all have forever. And when she wasn't serving others, she loved to read. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by, her husband Richard Norman Elliott, her daughter Mary Ann Wimberley, her grandson Brian Paul Wimberley and her sister Freda Miller Horn. Surviving Dorothea are a son and daughter; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Dorothea was a light to anyone she met and everyone will miss her dearly. | Buchanan Funeral Home L.Pearce Photo Jay Trace |
| ELLIOTT, Richard Norman | Dec. 27, 1923 Aurora, MO |
Feb. 19, 2004 Carthage, Jasper Co., MO |
SSW: Dorothea M. - Inscription: "Mar. 26, 1948" - Research Note: He was the son of Wilburn Lisha and Clara May (McDonald) Elliott. He was a retired quality control employee with Boeing Aircraft. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the First Baptist Church in Purdy. He married Dorothea M. Miller on March 26, 1948, in Monett. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Ann Wimberley in 1997. | Monett Times Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELMORE, Johnny Lee | July 28, 1941 Iona, TX |
Jan. 5, 2023 At Home, Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Charlie and Cecil (Capart) Elmore. On July 1, 1968 he was united in marriage to Darlean Chaney. Preceding him in death were one brother, Joe Elmore and one sister, Betty Lou Bolin. Johnny attended school in Haskell, Texas. He joined the United States Navy serving during the Vietnam War where he served four years. Returning home he became an over the road truck driver, retiring in 2003. Johnny then started farming. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| FANNING, James Harold | Oct. 15, 1908 Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO |
July 16, 1980 Aurora, MO |
Research Note: Son of Charles Fanning and Fanny Nance, both born Illinois; he was divorced and a retired custodian and bus driver. James R. Fanning was the informant. | Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Connie Schmidt Photo Jay Trace |
| FANNING, Loretta Fay | Apr. 2, 1959 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Dec. 23, 1959 Aurora Hosp., Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of James Fanning and Viva Moore. Her father was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| FARE, Dorothy A. (BENNETT) | Feb. 8, 1932 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 19, 2018 Oak Pointe, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of the late Frank and Mildred (Bowman) Bennett. She was united in marriage at Roaring River in Cassville on August 21, 1950 to Frankie Joe Fare; he preceded her in death on August 12, 2017. She was a homemaker, loving mother and wife, and a member of the Arnhart Baptist Church in Purdy, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents: Frank and Mildred; one sister: Patricia Bennett and her husband Frankie. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| FARE, Frankie Joe | Oct. 27, 1931 McDowell, MO |
Aug. 12, 2017 At Home, Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of the late William and Elaine (Truhitte) Fare. He was united in marriage at Roaring River in Cassville on August 21, 1950 to Dorothy Bennett. He was retired from Justin Boots and was a farmer all his life. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Arnhart Baptist Church in Purdy, Missouri. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| FARMER, Albert Green | Feb. 15, 1847 Robertson Co., TN |
Mar. 26, 1917 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Susan C. Lane - Research Note: Son of Jonathan Farmer and Nancy Watson. - Cassville Democrat, Sept. 14, 1907 - Albert G. Farmer vs. Susan C. Farmer, divorce. - February 29, 1908, Cassville Democrat - Circuit Court Proceedings: Albert Farmer vs. Susan Farmer, continued. | Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| FARMER, Albert Watson | Apr. 14, 1922 | Aug. 25, 1995 | Inscription: "PVT US ARMY WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Wife was Lollia Jean Camie. Son of Dan and Lottie (Addington) Farmer. | Family Files Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| FARMER, Cecil Watson | June 7, 1894 Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 18, 1924 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Full name given as James Cecil Watson Farmer on ancestry.com. Son of Albert Green Farmer and Susan Catherine Lane. His wife was Mable. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| FARMER, Clarence | Mar. 15, 1905 | Jan. 14, 1914 | Research Note: Son of William Gustavus Farmer and Maggie Sally Widener. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| FARMER, Claude | No Date | No Date | Research Note: Died 3 days old, Arnhart Cemetery, Barry Co., MO - No Dates - Child of Dan and Lottie (Addington) Farmer. | Family Files Donna Cooper |
| FARMER, Daniel Nelson | Apr. 7, 1881 Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 15, 1957 At Home, Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Lottie Douthitt - Inscription: "Father" - Research Note: He was married to Lottie Addington, divorcee of Charles Wharton or Whorton, in 1916. She was his second wife. His death certificate names Albert Farmer as his father and Kate Lane as his mother. Mrs. Lottie Farmer, Verona, MO, was the informant. - Cassville Democrat, May 29, 1920 - Dan Farmer of Hungry Hollow neighborhood, 5 1/2 miles northeast of Cassville, has had very tough luck during the last several months in the loss of live stock from broco fever. He has lost 28 head of cattle since November, 8 head of sheep, 94 head of hogs, and several geese died with the same disease. A state deputy veterinarian inspected the stock and pronounced it broco fever. This is a severe loss to Mr. Farmer, but he is standing it philosophically and says it might have been worse. He is going into strawberry raising and hopes to make it back. | Family Files Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| FARMER, Earl Arnold | Feb. 20, 1919 | Aug. 4, 2000 VA Med. Cent., Fayetteville, Washington Co., AR |
SSW: Mary A. - Inscription: "June 16, 1976" - Research Note: His wife was Mary Alice Stapleton. He was a retired mechanic and an Army veteran. Services will be 10 a.m. tomorrow, August 8, at the Church of Christ Latter-Day Saints in Monett. Burial with military honors will be in Arnhart Cemetery near Purdy. | Monett Times Aug. 7, 2000 Mary Homesley Photo Jay Trace |
| FARMER, John H. | 1872 | July 24, 1872 | SSW: Thomas - Inscription: "Aged 1 Mos. 9 Da's -Sons of A. G. and S. C. Farmer" | Photo Jay Trace |
| FARMER, Juamia M. | Apr. 7, 1920 | Jan. 31, 1921 | Inscription: "-Dau. of C. W. and M. C." - Research Note: Cassville Democrat, April 10, 1920 - Born to Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Farmer of City Hotel, April 6, 1920, a daughter. - Daughter of Cecil Watson and Mable Farmer. | Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| FARMER, Lottie J. (ADDINGTON) (WHORTON) (DOUTHITT) | Aug. 10, 1897 Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 4, 1975 Anderson, McDonald Co., MO |
SSW: Daniel Nelson - Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: She first married Charles Whorton. - June 15, 1916, Cassville Republican - Licenses to Wed: D. N. Farmer, 30, Purdy and Lottie Whorton, 20, Cassville - She was the second wife of Dan Farmer. She married James Kirk Douthitt after he died. She was a daughter of Bertie L. and Melvia Caroline "Carrie" (Long) Addington. | Family Files Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| FARMER, Maggie (WISEMAN) | 1888 | Oct. 7, 1912 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: First wife of Dan Farmer - December 30, 1905, Cassville Democrat - Marriage Licenses: Daniel Farmer and Maggie Wiseman, Purdy - Daniel Farmer, age 22, married Maggie Wiseman, age 17, on Dec. 25, 1905 in Barry Co., MO. W. M. Wiseman, father of Maggie Wiseman gives his consent to said marriage. - October 17, 1912, Cassville Republican - Arnhart News: Mrs. Dan Farmer was laid to rest in the Arnhart Cemetery, Oct 7. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Whittington. She left a young babe, a husband, two other children and a mother and father, and many other friends to mourn her loss. She was a member of the Christian Church. Her bereaved friends have our sincere sympathy. Phyllis' Note: Her death certificate gives Oct. 8, 1912 as the death date. She was a daughter of William Wareman and mother's maiden name was Halton, both born KY. Her brother, Wm. Wareman, of Purdy, MO was the informant. Donna's Note: Her name was probably Wiseman not Wareman as posted. | Cassville Republican Donna Cooper Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| FARMER, Maggie Sally (WIDENER) | Jan. 4, 1889 Pierce City, MO |
June 12, 1966 At Home, Rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: February 17, 1906, Cassville Democrat - License to Wed: William "Bill" Farmer and Maggie Weidner, Purdy. - Obit at ancestry.com: Survived by four sons, Earl of Purdy, Fred of Monett, Kenneth of Sarcoxie and Clyde of Kansas City, KS; three daughters, Mrs. Marie Kennedy, Hazelton, ID, Mrs. Jewell Trantham, Terlton, OK, Mrs. Faye Stewart, Buffalo; one brother, Elmer Weidner, Purdy, 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. - Daughter of Leonard D. Widener and Matilda Frances Rutherford. Earl Farmer of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| FARMER, Mary Alice (STAPLETON) | Apr. 13, 1932 | May 25, 1994 | SSW: Earl A. - Inscription: "June 16, 1976" | Photo Jay Trace |
| FARMER, Susan C. "Kate" (LANE) | Apr. 16, 1852 IL |
Feb. 20, 1937 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Albert Green - Research Note: Cassville Democrat, Sept. 14, 1907 - Albert G. Farmer vs. Susan C. Farmer, divorce. - February 29, 1908, Cassville Democrat - Circuit Court Proceedings: Albert Farmer vs. Susan farmer, continued. - Cassville Republican, Dec. 25, 1919 - Mrs. A. G. Farmer of Purdy is here to spend the winter with her son, C. W., and wife. - Her death certificate names D. A. (Daniel Alfred) Lane, born KY, as her father and Amaria (America) Jane Overstreet, born IL as her mother. It names Albert E. Farmer as her husband. The cause of death was bronchial pneumonia. Malisa Long, Wichita, KS, was the informant. | Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| FARMER, Thomas | 1883 | July 28, 1884 | SSW: John H. - Inscription: "Aged 11 Mos. 6 Da's - Sons of A. G. and S. C. Farmer" | Photo Jay Trace |
| FARMER, William Gustavus | June 30, 1885 Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 9, 1962 At Home, Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Elbert Green Farmer and Susan Kathryn Lane. His wife was Maggie Sally Widener. William Farmer married Maggie Widener, age 17, on Feb. 15, 1906 in Barry Co., MO. Maybe divorced. His wife at the time of his death was Emma Farmer and she was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| FARRIS, Beulah Laveta (AMOS) | July 20, 1923 | Apr. 9, 2000 | Inscription: "Forever In Our Hearts" - Research Note: Daughter of Samuel Franklin Amos and Adeline "Addie" Elizabeth Walker. Beulah Amos age 16, married Glen Farris, age 24, on May 6, 1940 in Carroll Co., AR. Both were from Butterfield, Barry Co., MO. - Another Photo | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| FARRIS, Cecil Darren | No Date | Oct. 30, 1991 | Inscription: "God's Little Angel" | Photo Jay Trace |
| FARRIS, Deborah Lynn (DENNEY) | February 17, 1957 Los Angeles, CA |
May 18, 2016 Bentonview Park Care, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of the late Leroy "Junior" and Ruth Ann (Stewart) Denney. Debbie retired from her job as a Deputy for the Public Administrators Office in Cassville. On January 28, 1977 in Purdy, MO, she married Terry Farris. To this union, she was blessed with six children. Debbie was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Levi and Cecil Farris; and one brother, Larry Denney. | Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| FARRIS, Levi Carl | No Date | Nov. 22, 1990 | Inscription: "God's Little Angel" | Photo Jay Trace |
| FERGUSON, Emily Permitney (HOLDER) | May 1, 1864 Laclede Co.,MO |
Jan. 21, 1949 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: James W. - Research Note: Her death certificate names David Holder and Emma as her parents. William Ferguson was given as her husband's name. Henry Ferguson, Purdy, MO, was the informant. - David Holder born 1805 and Emily Alexander born 1816. Emma would have been 48 when daughter Emily was born 1864. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| FERGUSON, Henry | Mar. 11, 1905 Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 25, 1982 Vernon Co., MO |
SSW: Alma - Research Note: Son of James William Ferguson and Emily P. Holder. He first married Susan Alma Swaffer. She died in 1939. Henry is widowed in the 1940 census. He second married Naomi Hazel Henderson on Nov. 1, 1940. Daughter of Wesley Samuel Henderson and Vera Gertrude Wormington. Naomi's first husband was James Leon Mizer. - Back of Stone - Another Photo - Back of Stone | Census Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| FERGUSON, James William | July 7, 1867 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 29, 1953 At Home, Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Emily P. - Research Note: His death certificate names William Ferguson and Nancy Jane Bayless as his parents. He was a retired farmer and widowed two times. Emma Ferguson, deceased was given as his wife's name. Henry Ferguson, Purdy, MO was the informant. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| FERGUSON, James William | June 19, 1938 Corsicana Twp., Barry Co., MO |
June 19, 1938 Corsicana Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Infant son of Henry and Alma" - Research Note: His death certificate reads that he was stillborn, premature. His father was given as Henry B. Ferguson, Barry Co., MO and Alma Swaffar, born Barry Co., MO, was listed as his mother. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photos Jay Trace |
| FERGUSON, Naomi (HENDERSON) (MIZER) | Nov. 15, 1910 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 23, 2006 Red Rose Inn, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Naomi Ferguson, age 95, of Purdy, passed away Monday, Jan. 23, 2006, at Red Rose Inn, Cassville. She was born Nov. 15, 1910, in Purdy, to the late Wesley and Gertrude (Wormington) Henderson. She married Jimmie (James Leon) Mizer in 1929, and he preceded her in death in 1937. She married Henry Ferguson in 1940, and he preceded her in death in 1982. She was a retired cook from Purdy School District and a homemaker. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Purdy. She was preceded in death by her husbands; her parents; her stepfather, Ewin Davis; one son, Buddy Ray Mizer; a granddaughter, Rita Cleason; three brothers, Earl Henderson, Jim Henderson, and Ralph Davis; and one sister, Ruby Rickman. | Cassville Democrat January 26, 2006 Donna Cooper |
| FERGUSON, Susan Alma (SWAFFAR) | Jan. 14, 1912 Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 15, 1939 Butterfield Twp., Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Henry - Research Note: Her death certificate names S. (Simon) E. Swaffar, born Wilson Co., TN, as her father and Leona Bingham, born Wilson Co., TN, as her mother. Henry Ferguson was given as her husband's name. The cause of death was listed as acute intestinal obstruction, peritonitis, contributory from pelvic surgery. - Back of Stone - Another Photo - Back of Stone | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photos Jay Trace |
| FLETCHER, Myrtle Elizabeth (MCCRACKEN) | Feb. 22, 1900 AR |
Aug. 7, 1950 Cardwell Hosp., Stella, Newton Co., MO |
Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: Her death certificate names Jim McCracken as her father and Fannie Grogan as her mother. Her regular address was Rural Corsicana. The cause of death was diabetes mellitus. Her husband was given as Edward W. (Dutch) Fletcher and Velra Carnes, Purdy, MO, was the informant. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| FOSTER, Mary Ann | No Date | Nov. 21, 1939 | Inscription: "Infant Daughter of Myrtle McCord." | Photo Jay Trace |
| FRENCH, Marvin E. | Dec. 19, 1910 Spearman, TX |
June 19, 1955 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "TEXAS S SCT 38 INFANTRY WORLD WAR II BSM PH" - Research Note: His death certificate names Billie French as his father and Virgie as his mother. It reads that the cause of death was lymph sarcoma and that he served in WW II and that he was married. He died at home, east of Purdy and was married. Georgia French was given as his wife and she was the informant and lived in Purdy, MO. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| FULP, David | June 16, 1939 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Sept. 28, 2001 Verona, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Hazel - Research Note: Charles David Fulp was the son of Albert and Helen (Johnson) Fulp. He retired in June of this year as a machinist at Tyson Foods in Monett. He was a Coast Guard veteran and was a member of the Chapel of Grace in Monett. He married Hazel Konoloff on February 11, 1960, in Bell, California. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bob Fulp and Ed Fulp. | Monett Times Oct. 1, 2001 Mary Homesley Photo Jay Trace |
| FULP, Hazel (KONOLOFF) | Feb. 10, 1941 | No Date | SSW: David | Photo Jay Trace |
