Bethel Baptist Cemetery
Barry Co., MO
Surnames O - P

SSW = Shares Stone With

Name Born Died Research Notes & Inscriptions Researcher or Resource
ORR, John T. May 21, 1931 Oct. 16, 2006 Research Note: SSDI gives his last residence as Alba, Jasper County, Missouri. Last benefit: Pierce City, Lawrence County, Missouri. John T. Orr, age 45 of Monett, MO married Mary Ann Wasky, age 37 of Pierce City, MO, on Mar. 4, 1977 in Barry Co., MO. SSDI
MO Marriage Records
Phyllis Long
Photo
Jay Trace
OZBUN, Baby July 25, 1900
Barry Co., MO
July 29, 1900
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Child of Holloway and Fairie Ozbun - NOTE: Researcher for the Ozbun family, Shirley Rosalie (Ozbun) Larkin, passed away in 2004 and is buried at Bethel Cemetery. Family Records
Shirley Larkin
Photo
Jay Trace
OZBUN, Cynthia Ann (HOLLOWAY) Feb. 22, 1837
IN
Apr. 15, 1915
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Cynthia was the daughter of Isaac and Matilda (Thornburg) Holloway. She Married Jabesh Ozbun in IN. He died in IN and buried there. They were the parents of Holloway, Elisha and Tillie (Ozbun) Coffin who came to this area. All her children were Clarkson, Marry Etta, John Leander, Sarah Addelphia, Isaac Holloway, Matilda J. (Tillie) Coffin, Orus E., and Elisha James Ozbun. Obit
Shirley Larkin
Photo
Jay Trace
OZBUN, E. J. Dec. 28, 1928
McDowell,
Barry Co., MO
Dec. 28, 1928
McDowell,
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Infant son of Luther and Marie (Hoggett) Ozbun" Obit
Shirley Larkin
Photo
Jay Trace
OZBUN, Elisha James Aug. 30, 1869
Bloomingport, IN
Dec. 28, 1960
Elsie's Rest Home,
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Mabel - Research Note: Elisha was the son of Jabez Ozbun and Cynthia Ann (Holloway) Ozbun. Mrs. Joe Evans of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. He married Mabel Andrews Ozbun Sept. 4, 1894 in Barry Co., MO. Parents of 4 children Ananias, Luther, Iva and Eva Ozbun. He second married Kate Stubblefield. - 1940 Census, McDowell, Barry, Missouri - E. J. Ozbun, age 69, born IN; Kate Ozbun, wife, age 73, born MO. Obit
Shirley Larkin
Census
Death Certificate
Online Newspapers
Phyllis Long
Photo
Jay Trace
OZBUN, Erskin Nov. 4, 1897
Barry Co., MO
Oct. 11, 1899
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Son of Holloway and Fairie Ozbun. Family Records
Shirley Larkin
Photo
Jay Trace
OZBUN, Fairie (REAGON) Mar. 6, 1866
IN
Apr. 22, 1914
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Sarah Fairie Reagon was the wife of Holloway Ozbun. The mother of Cecil, James, Orus Marshall and Erskin and a baby Ozbun who was still born. - Cassville Republican, May 7, 1914 - McDowell News: Mrs. H. Osborn died at her home one mile east of McDowell, April 23, and burial was made at Bethel Friday 24. She will be missed. She was a good wife and mother. Family Records
Shirley Larkin
Online Newspapers
Phyllis Long
Photo
Jay Trace
OZBUN, Holloway Isaac July 25, 1863
IN
June 18, 1947
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Holloway's stone doesn't have the exact dates of birth and death - just the years. Researcher added that Holloway married Fairie (Reagon) Ozbun Aug. 30, 1884. They had 5 children; Cecil, James, Orus, Marshall and Erskin. Holloway's parents were Jabez and Cynthia (Holloway) Ozbun. Fairie died in 1914. He married Mabel Sooter on Jan. 7, 1916. They had 3 Children; Cynthia, Elmon and William Ozbun. - Son of Jabez Ozbun and Cynthia Ann Holloway. His second wife, Mabel, Rural Verona, MO, was the informant on the death certificate. Family Records
Shirley Larkin
Death Certificate
Phyllis Long
Photo
Jay Trace
OZBUN, Iva July 1, 1899
Macedonia,
Barry Co., MO
Aug. 1, 1899
Macedonia,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Infant twin daughter of E. J. and Mabel Ozbun. Twin sister of Eva Ozbun Evans. Family Records
Shirley Larkin
Photo
Jay Trace
OZBUN, Luther Sept. 2, 1902
Macedonia
Dec. 11, 1941
Barry Co., Hosp.,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Marie Ozbun - Research Note: Son of Elisha Ozbun and Mabel Andrews Ozbun. He married Mary Marie Hoggett, April 23, 1927. They ran the store at McDowell until his death. Children L. J. Ozbun, Shirley (Ozbun) Larkin. - E. J. Ozbun of Rural Verona, MO was the informant on the death certificate. White Funeral Home
Phyllis Long
OZBUN, Luther "L. J." June 2, 1931
McDowell,
Barry Co., MO
Dec. 2, 2017
At Home,
Verona, MO
Research Note: He was the son of Luther and Mary "Marie" (Hoggett) Ozbun. He was a 1947 Purdy High School graduate and then went on to college to pursue a degree in Business Agriculture graduating in 1970. Mr. Ozbun enlisted in the United States Army where he served his country proudly for three years including during the Korean Conflict. On July 8, 1951, he married his high school sweetheart, Virgina Lee Patton, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, and they spent many wonderful memorable years together. Mr. Ozbun worked for Farmers Home Administration serving as county supervisor for Lawrence and Dade counties and retired in 1987. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Mick Ozbun and his sister, Shirley Larkin. Service arrangements and cremation are under the direction of the White Funeral Home and Crematory, Cassville, Missouri. White Funeral Home
Phyllis Long
OZBUN, Mabel (ANDREWS) July 3, 1868
Pittsburgh, PA
June 11, 1937
McDowell,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: E. J. - Research Note: Mabel's parents were Ananias and Isabella Andrews. Mabel had a brother William Andrews and a sister Elizabeth Andrews that married a Lee. Mabel married Elisha James Ozbun on Sept. 4, 1894 at Mano at her parents home. They Had 4 children Ananias and Luther Ozbun and twin girls Eva and Iva Ozbun. Iva died as a infant. They lived at McDowell. - Cassville Democrat Newspaper - June 17, 1937, page 10 - column 6: Mrs. E.J. Ozbun died at the Ozbun home in the McDowell community Friday, June 11 following a long illness. Mrs. Ozbun was about 67 years old. She was a native of Pennsylvania. The family came to Missouri and located and here she was married to Mr. Ozbun. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Bethel Church on Kings Prairie, conducted by Rev. Sherman Erickson. Burial was made in the cemetery at Bethel. Surviving her are her husband, a son, Luther Ozbun and a daughter, Mrs. Joe Evans, all living near McDowell. - Mrs. E.J. Ozbun dies in McDowell Friday. Death came after illness of five years duration; was 68 years old. Mrs. E.J. Ozbun 68, old time and highly respected McDowell lady passed away at her home Friday night following an illness of five years duration. Death being due to a complication of ailments. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Sherman Erickson at the Bethel Church on Kings Prairie Sunday afternoon. This splendid lady was born in Pennsylvania and was married to Mr. Ozbun soon after coming to this section. She is survived by her husband and one son, Luther, one daughter, Mrs. Joe Evans of McDowell and nine grandchildren all of this section. Obit
Shirley Larkin
Photo
Jay Trace
OZBUN, Mable Isabel (SOOTER) Oct. 21, 1895 Jan. 1975
Neosho,
Newton Co., MO
Research Note: Researcher added birth date of Oct. 21, 1895 and death date of Jan. 1975 and middle name of Isabel, and Sooter as the maiden name. Shirley added that Mabel married Holloway Ozbun. They were the parents of 3 children Cynthia (Ozbun) Hunt, Elmon and William Ozbun. They lived in the McDowell Community. - Mabel Sooter married Holloway Ozbun on Jan. 8, 1916 in Barry Co., MO. Family Records
Shirley Larkin
MO Marriage Records
Phyllis Long
Photo
Jay Trace
OZBUN, Mary Marie (HOGGETT) (REDMON) July 16, 1911
Jenkins,
Barry Co., MO
July 19, 1996
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Luther Ozbun - Research Note: Marie was married to Luther Ozbun, he died in 1941. Marie married second Roscoe Redmon April 12, 1948. They lived in Monett. Obit
Shirley Larkin
Photo
Jay Trace
OZBUN, Marshall John Mar. 9, 1907
Barry Co., MO
Jan. 15, 1929
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Marshall married Katherine (Writer) Ozbun. They were the parents of 2 Children, Fairie (Ozbun) Cummins and Ralph M. Ozbun, who was killed in action Korean War. Marshall Ozbun was the son of Holloway and Fairie Ozbun. His death certificate reads his mother, Fairy, was Fairy nee Reagon, born in IN and that his father was born in Randolph Co., IN. It listed Katherine, his wife as Katherine Rituer - Writer. - Cassville Democrat, Jan. 25, 1929 - Marshall John Ozbun was born March 9, 1907 and departed this life Jan. 15th, 1929 at his home one and a half mile northeast of McDowell. He was 21 years, 9 months and 6 days old. He was first stricken with the flu, but was improving when he was taken with appendicitis. He was operated on and everything that loving hands could do was done, but in the early morning hour his spirit took its fight. During his sickness he was patient and always had a smile for everyone, and was hopeful for his recovery until just a little while before the end came. He told his companion to raise the babies right and to meet him. He was united in marriage to Miss Kathryn Riter May 25, 1925. To this union were born two children, one daughter and one son. Those left to mourn his passing are his loving wife and two children, his father, H. Ozbun and three brothers. Funeral services were held at the Bethel church conducted by T.L. Bennett of Cassville, a friend of the family, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Bethel cemetery to await the resurrection morn. Family Records
Shirley Larkin
Death Certificate
Donna Cooper
Online Obit
Phyllis Long
Photo
Jay Trace
OZBUN, Mick Wayne Oct. 14, 1957
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
June 21, 2016
At Home,
McDowell, MO
Research Note: He was the son of L. J. and Virginia (Patton) Ozbun. He was a 1975 graduate of Purdy High School and retired from the City of Monett where he worked in the Electric Department. Bennett-Wormington
Funeral Home
Phyllis Long
OZBUN, Sylvia Marie (JENKINS) June 26, 1931
Barry Co., MO
Feb. 14, 2022
Cox Hosp.,
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: William G. - Inscription: "Dec. 23, 1947" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Herman and Sadie Jenkins. Sylvia married William Ozbun on December 23, 1947 in Bentonville, AR. Sylvia lived most of her life in the Barry and Lawrence County area. She was a stay at home mom and a homemaker. For many years William and Sylvia owned and operated Bill's Coffee Shop in Purdy, MO.. They both were involved with the McDowell Gold Jubilee singing for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill; sister, Velma Gilmore; four brothers, Willie, Wilburn, Dennis and Gilbert Jenkins. - William Ozbun, age 21, married Sylvia Jenkins, age 18, on Dec. 23, 1947 in Benton Co., AR. Both from Barry Co., MO. - Back of Stone Peterson Funeral Home
AR Marriage Index
Phyllis Long
Photos
Jay Trace
OZBUN, William Ananias June 17, 1895
Macedonia,
Barry Co., MO
July 4, 1932
McDowell,
Barry Co., MO
Military stone - Inscription: "Pvt - Motor Trans Corps" Research Note: Ananias married Winnie Missouri Mattox Oct. 15, 1919. She was a daughter of Charles Mattox and Emmaline Shanks. Ananias was the son of Elisha Ozbun and Mabel Andrews. They had 4 children Eileen, Irene, William G. "Billy" and Cecil Ozbun. - Notes of Timothy Bashaw on findagrave.com: As my mother Winona Deloris (Evans) Bashaw tells the story; Ananias just finished helping a customer at the store, when he had a massive Heart attack, his brother-in-law had called the Doctor in Purdy, and the men of the town set a place for him to rest under an old walnut tree just outside the gas station with the men standing all around with hats in hand, some one asked a man named Mr. Wilhike to pray. By the time the Doctor arrived, Ananias had already passed away. Winnie remarried to Andrew J. Mackey. Obit
Shirley Larkin
Note
Phyllis Long
Photo
Jay Trace
OZBUN, William G. Dec. 4, 1927
McDowell,
Barry Co., MO
Jan. 5, 2015
At Home, Aurora,
Lawrence Co., MO
SSW: Sylvia M. - Inscription: "Dec. 23, 1947" - Research Note: He was the son of Holloway Isaac and Mable Isabel (Sooter) Ozbun. William married Sylvia Jenkins on Dec. 23, 1947 in Bentonville, AR. William lived most of his life in the Barry and Lawrence Co. area. He retired from Schreiber Foods and the Aurora School System. William and Sylvia owned and ran Bill's Coffee Shop in Purdy, MO. for many years. William was involved with the McDowell Gold Jubilee singing for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Pete Ozbun and sister, Cynthia Hunt. - Back of Stone Census
Peterson Funeral Home
Phyllis Long
Photos
Jay Trace
PADGETT, Henry Rufus June 4, 1893
MO
July 16, 1969
Oak Hill Hops.,
Joplin,
Jasper Co., MO
Research Note: Social Security Adm. gives his last residence as Sarcoxie, Jasper Co., MO. - Son of James Edward Padgett and Martha Jane Earlywine. Mitchell Padgett of Sarcoxie, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Henry R. Padgett, age 21, married Etta Greenwood, age 25, on Aug. 9, 1914 in Barry Co., MO. Etta's name is given as Luetta in the 1920 Census. - November 3, 1917, Cassville Democrat - Mrs. Greenwood while visiting her granddaughter Mrs. Etta Padgett north of this city, 4 miles, fell Tuesday and broke her left hip. She is very old and a sister of George and Wm. Edmondson. MO Marriage Records
Census
Online Newspapers
Death Certificate
Phyllis Long
SSDI
Photo
Jay Trace
PADGETT, Mitchell W. May 5, 1917 July 1, 1971 Inscription: "MO SGT 44 TRP CARR 39 AAF - WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Son of Henry Rufus Padgett and Luetta Greenwood. Census
Phyllis Long
Photo
Jay Trace
PARKER, Alta June (ROSE) Nov. 20, 1935
Blue Eye,
Stone Co., MO
Feb. 29, 1960
Mt. Vernon,
Lawrence Co., MO
SSW: Joseph L., Martha Jane - Research Note: Paper had year of birth as 1934, stone has 1935. She married Joseph Lester Parker in 1951, and died in the State Sanitarium in Mt. Vernon, MO. - Daughter of Marshall Rose and Nora Mable Summers. Joe Parker was the informant on the death certificate. Death Certificate
Phyllis Long
Monett Times
Photo
Jay Trace
PARKER, Benjamin F. Jan. 19, 1897 Aug. 26, 1987 Inscription: "US ARMY" - Research Note: SSDI gives his last residence as Wentworth, Newton Co., MO. SSN issued in AZ. SSDI
Phyllis Long
Photo
Jay Trace
PARKER, Joseph Lester Oct. 3, 1931
AR
June 2, 1971
St. Vincent's Hosp.,
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Alta June, Martha Jane - Research Note: Son of Benjamin F. Parker and Arfa Ellen Stilley. His wife was Alta June Rose. At age 29, Joseph Lester Parker married Etta May Putman, age 22, on Apr. 29, 1961 in the home of Rev. Erickson, Barry Co., MO. Surviving spouse on the death certificate was Viola Hilbert. Residence was 812 8th Street, Monett, MO. Heart failure was the cause of death. MO Marriage Records
Death Certificate
Phyllis Long
Photo
Jay Trace
PARKER, Martha Jane Feb. 15, 1960
St. Vincent Hosp.,
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Feb. 15, 1960
St. Vincent Hosp.,
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Joseph L., Alta June - Research Note: Daughter of Joseph Lester Parker and Alta June Rose. Death Certificate
Phyllis Long
Photo
Jay Trace
PARKER, Nora Mabel (SUMMERS) Aug. 4, 1900
MO
June 11, 1971
Aurora Hosp.,
Aurora,
Lawrence Co., MO
Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: Daughter of William Summers and Dora Moudy. Her husband was Benjamin F. Parker, 801 W. Morris, Pierce City, MO and he was the informant on the death certificate. Colon cancer was the cause of death. Death Certificate
Phyllis Long
Photo
Jay Trace
PATTON, Earl Nov. 20, 1895
AR
Dec. 30, 1983
MO
SSW: Neva N. Patton - Research Note: SSDI gives his last residence as Verona, Lawrence Co., MO. Son of John Francis Morgan Patton and Ida Belle Norris. - This inscription was given but don't see it on the main stone: "SM2 US NAVY - WORLD WAR I" "Married Apr. 28, 1928" SSDI
Census
Phyllis Long
Photo
Jay Trace
PATTON, Neva Nell (PRENTICE) Mar. 8, 1904
MO
Feb. 1, 1987
MO
SSW: Earl Patton - Inscription: "Married Apr. 28, 1928" - Research Note: Daughter of Claud Calvin Prentice and Mabel McGuire. Census
Phyllis Long
Photo
Jay Trace
PETLITZER, Arnold O. Feb. 23, 1918 May 27, 1994 SSW: Mary L. - Research Note: Son of Walter F. and Anna Petlitzer. Census
Phyllis Long
Photo
Jay Trace
PETLITZER, Mary L. Sept. 8, 1919 May 18, 1980 SSW: Arnold O. Photo
Jay Trace
PILAND, Jim B. Sept. 24, 1948 No Date SSW: Linda Sue Photo
Jay Trace
PILAND, Linda Sue Oct. 1, 1953 June 6, 1995 SSW: Jim B. Photo
Jay Trace
PILKTON, Nancy Jane (POTTS) (ALLEN) June 23, 1873
AR
Aug. 27, 1942
Rural Verona,
Lawrence Co., MO
Research Note: August 3, 1899, Cassville Republican Licensed to Wed: Louis Allen, Monett and Nancy J. Potts, Monett. MO Marriage Records say they were married on July 31, 1899. - Death certificate listed under Pilkenton. Second wife of John Pilkenton. Daughter of Andrew Potts and Jane Chant, both born AR. Louis Allen is buried at Bethel Cemetery. Death Certificate
Phyllis Long
Photo
Jay Trace
POGUE, Ruth C. (BOUCHER) Mar. 10, 1921
Exeter,
Barry Co., MO
Jan. 7, 2006
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was a daughter of the late William F. Boucher, Sr., and Elsie (Bliss) (Gary) Boucher. She married Ralph Pogue in Miami, Okla., on Oct. 1, 1991, and he preceded her in death on May 8, 2003. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one sister, Hazeldel McDaniel; and one brother, J.C. Boucher. Cassville Democrat
Phyllis Long
Photo
Jay Trace
POOLE, Thomas Jefferson Aug. 28, 1873
Wright Co., MO
June 12, 1941
Grayson Co., TX
SSW: Thursa Poole - Inscription: "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want" - Research Note: On the military stone his name is spelled Pool, but on the double stone it is spelled Poole. - Son of Hiram Pettypool/Pool and Sarah Elizabeth Bryant. - 1910 Census, McAlester Ward 1, Pittsburgh, Oklahoma - Thomas J. Pool, head, age 35, married once 6 years, born MO, father born MO, mother GA, locomotive engineer; Thersa, wife, age 31, married twice, 6 years in present marriage, mother of 4 children, 4 living, born MO, parents born MO; Ethel M., daughter, age 4, born OK; Thomas C., son, age 2, born OK; Lloyd E. Furlow, step-son, age 14, born MO; Wallace J. Furlow, step-son, age 13, born MO; Pauline P. Edgin, lodger, age 33 married once for 1 year, born MS; Willis C. Edgin, lodger, age 16, single, born TX; Charles S. Horne, lodger, age 33, single, born MO, RR Brakeman; Virgil L. Kruder, lodger, age 27, single, born KY, fireman for RR; Herbert L. Mitchell, lodger, age 21, single, born TN, fireman for RR. - Sept. 12, 1918, WW I Draft Reg. Records, Muskogee, OK, Thomas gives his birth date as Aug. 28, 1874, locomotive engineer for Katy RR, nearest relative is Thursia Pool of Purdy, MO. - 1930 Census, Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma - Thomas J. Pool is listed as a lodger in the household of Josie Higher, age 47, widowed, born IA, hotel owner and operator; Thomas J. Pool age 56, widowed, born MO, parents born MO, engineer for steam RR. Thersa is listed in 1930 in Monett, MO as divorced. - In the 1940 Census, Monett, Barry, Missouri - Thomas J. Pool is age 66, born MO and a retired RR conductor with wife Thersa, age 60, born MO, Chiropractic Dr. in private practice. - Military Stone - Inscription: "Co B, 1 ARK INF, SP AM WAR TX Death Index
Census
Phyllis Long
Photo
Jay Trace
POOLE, Thursa (SMITH) (FURLOW) May 7, 1879
Barry Co., MO
July 28, 1961
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Thomas J. - Research Note: Daughter of H. Jefferson Smith and Elvina Fly. Mrs. Herb Stith of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Occupation owas chiropractic doctor. Thursie Smith, age 14, first married Elijah Furlow, age 19, on Jan. 17, 1894 in Barry Co., MO. Daughter of Henry Jefferson Smith and Lavina Fly. - 1900 Census, Pleasant Ridge, Barry, Missouri - Elijah Furlow, head, born Jan. 1874 MO, parents born TN, age 26, married 6 years, farmer; Thursie, wife, born May 1879 MO, age 21, married 6 years, mother of 2 children, 2 living, father born TN, mother MO; Loyd E., son, born Feb. 1895 MO, age 5; Wallace, son, born Aug, 1896 MO, age 3. - Note at findagrave.com: Thersa Smith was a chiropractor at a time when women did not become physicians. In the 1940 Census, listed with Thomas, her occupation is Chiropractic Dr. in private practice. See husband Thomas J. Pool for other census. - July 29, 1915, Cassville Republican - Bethel News: Mrs. Thersa Pool visited her sisters, Mrs. Eph. Davis and Mrs. Wm. Kennedy this week. Death Certificate
Online Newspapers
MO Marriage Records
Census
Phyllis Long
Photo
Jay Trace
PRATER, Mary (FARRAR) Sept. 13, 1874
KY
Nov. 26, 1911
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was single and a daughter of Benjamin F. Prater, born East TN, and Nancy J. Thompson, born KY. Mary P. Prater, age 18, married Thomas A. Farrar, age 22, on Sept. 19, 1895 in Barry Co., MO. She was a widow at age 22. Death certificate listed as Mary Farrar Prater. She is also listed in the F section of Bethel Cemetery. Death Certificate
MO Marriage Records
Phyllis Long
Photo
Jay Trace
PRATER, Nancy (THOMPSON) Jan. 12, 1852
Pulaski Co., KY
Mar. 23, 1929
County Farm,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Age given was 75. Wife of Benjamin F. Prater. Daughter of Elijah Thompson and Winnie Gentry. James Thompson of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Benjamin F. Prather, age 26, of Rockcastle Co., KY married Nancy J. Thompson, age 23, of Rockcastle Co., KY, on May 31, 1874 in Rockcastle Co., KY. Death Certificate
KY Marriage Index
KY Birth Records
Phyllis Long
PRATHER, Benjamin Franklin June 18, 1848
TN
Nov. 14, 1925
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He died of cancer and the funeral was at Bethel Church, Nov. 16, 1925. He was 77 years, 4 mos., and 16 days old. Listed as Prater in the death certificate files. It gives him as a Frisco Railroad worker born in TN. He died from the effects of cancer of the liver. Listed as buried in Bethel and Mrs. Benjamin Prather gave the information. She signed her surname as Prater. Dates match with the funeral home dates. - Son of David Prather and Nancy Bratcher. His wife was Nancy J. Thompson. Death Certificate
Callaway Funeral Home
Donna Cooper
Census
Marriage Records
Phyllis Long
PRATTE, Firman Jules July 28, 1886
Bonne Terre,
Boone Co., MO
Feb. 28, 1942
Rural Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: His death certificate reads that he was married and a farmer at the time of his death. His wife was Alta Pratte, age 43. The cause of death was chronic myocarditis. His father was given as Augustus Pratte, born Bonne Terre, MO, and his mother was Philmen Aubuchan, born French Village, MO. Mrs. Firman Pratte was the informant of R. R. 2, Purdy, MO. He was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Mar. 2, 1942. Death Certificate
Donna Cooper
Photo
Jay Trace
PRUITT, Flora Esther (JUSTUS) (WILLIAMS) Sept. 16, 1891
Faulkner Co.,AR
Dec. 12, 1933
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Callaway Funeral home records state that she was born Faulkner Co., AR, 16 Sept. 1892 in Faulkner Co., AR - NOT 1891. Died 13 Dec 1933 NOT the 12th. Death certificate has birth year 1891 and death Dec. 13, 1933, born Johnson Co., AR. She died of myocarditis ulcerated teeth. She was age 41 years, 2 mos, 27 days. Her father was Nathan Clifton Justus born in Faulkner Co., mother was Mary Louise Potts born in Lawrence Co., MO. - 1900 Census, Monett, Barry, Missouri - Flora is age 7, born AR, living with her parents. - 1910 Census, Broken Arrow Ward 2, Tulsa, Oklahoma - Flora is the wife of George W. Williams, head, age 27, married 3 years, born TX, father born IL, mother MO, plasterer; Flora E., wife, age 17, married 3 years, mother of 1 child, living, born AR; Oda? V., son, age 8 months, born OK. - 1930 Census, Monett, Barry, Missouri - Flora, age 32, is living at home again with her parents, as Flora E. Pruitt, married, born AR; Nathan Justus, age 63; Mary, age 62; and sister Martha A. Justus, age 43. Callaway Funeral Home
Death Certificate
Donna Cooper
Census
Phyllis Long
Photo
Jay Trace