Clay Hill Cemetery
Barry Co., MO
Surnames T - Z
SSW = Shares Stone With
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAYLOR, Hillrey or Hillbey | Sept. 12, 1915 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 24, 1916 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Boy died of tubular meningitis. Her father is listed as Lenora Taylor of Mayonsville, MO. Her mother is listed as Eva (DePew) Taylor, born Purdy, MO. | Death Certificate Jay Trace |
| TAYLOR, Rebecca | No Date | Apr. 2, 1908 5 miles S. of Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: She died of cancer, listed as "Mrs.", according to the King Funeral Home records. | King Funeral Home Jay Trace |
| THOMAS, Alta Ann (ROBBINS) | Aug. 28, 1898 Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 20, 1976 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Crit C. - Research Note: Daughter of Marion L. Robbins and Mary Elizabeth Springer. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| THOMAS, Christopher Columbus "Crit" | Aug. 1, 1894 Laclede Co., MO |
1956 Flint, Genessee, MI |
SSW: Alta A. - Research Note: Son of William Darius Thomas and Elizabeth Tilly. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| THOMAS, Lowell E. | Jan. 5, 1919 Crane, MO |
Mar. 16, 1942 Cairo, Alexander Co., IL |
Research Note: Son of Crit C. Thomas and Alta Robbins. | Headstone J. T. Mayes IL Death Index Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| TODD, Emiline (DONICA) | Dec. 21, 1856 Lamar, MO |
June 17, 1924 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her husband was Jack Todd, she was widowed, and she was a daughter of Henry and Nancy (Price) Donica. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| TREAT, Dorothy | Mar. 3, 1913 IL |
Dec. 7, 1992 Joplin, MO |
SSW: Perley S., Sadie Alice Cheney, Johnny, Alice and Cheney infant - Research Note: New stone. Daughter of Perley S. Treat and Sadie Hamlin. In the 1940 Census, Dorothy and her mother, Sadie, were listed at Washington, Vernon Co., MO as patients at the state hospital. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| TREAT, Johnny | Jan. 3, 1918 | Aug. 30, 1921 | SSW: Perley S., Johnny, Alice Cheney, Cheney infant and Dorothy - Research Note: New stone. Death Certificate reads that he was a son of Perley S. and Sadie (Hamlin) Treat. His death was caused from drowning. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| TREAT, Perley Seymour | Feb. 15, 1878 IL |
Apr. 21, 1933 | SSW: Perley S., Johnny, Alice Cheney, Cheney infant and Dorothy - Research Note: New stone. Death Certificate gives date of death as April 21, 1933. Funeral home records have his name as Pearly and born Feb. 15, 1879 in IL. He died of pulmonary hemorrhage. Charged to William H. - Son of Julius J. and Alice A. Treat, he married Sadie Alice Hamlin. - Cassville Republican, July 10, 1919 - P. S. Treat of near Aurora who served hereon the Petit Jury at the June term of Circuit court, says that the $2,400 worth of school district bonds voted a short time ago in his school district, the Clay Hill school district, have been sold to Fawver and Co. of Seligman and that work will begin on the new building soon. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long King Funeral Home Photo Jay Trace |
| TREAT, Sadie Alice (HAMLIN) | Oct. 12, 1886 IL |
June 21, 1953 State Hosp. No. 3, Vernon Co., MO |
SSW: Perley S., Johnny, Alice Cheney, Cheney infant and Dorothy - Research Note: New stone. Daughter of Ira C. Hamlin and Georgietta Shipp. Her husband was Perley S. Treat of Aurora, MO. TB was the cause of death. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| TREAT, William H. | Dec. 2, 1908 Rockford, IL |
May 30, 1985 Springfield, Greene Co. MO |
Research Note: Birth date on stone is different than the funeral home record. He was the son of Perly Seymour Treat and Sadie Hamlin; the informant was Evalee Ruddlesdon. | Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Connie Schmidt Photo Jay Trace |
| TUNNELL, ____ | No Date | Mar. 29, 1909 | Research Note: King Funeral Home records state that this child died on Mar. 29, 1909 of pneumonia at age 2 years, 8 months, 23 days. No given name was listed. | King Funeral Home Jay Trace |
| TUNNELL, Alonzo L. "Lon" | Sept. 23, 1875 TX |
Sept. 29, 1949 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Ida E. Tunnell - Research Note: Son of Thomas Miller Tunnell and Sarah Jane Berry. - Nov. 18, 1897, Cassville Republican - Licensed to Wed: Alonzo Tunnell, 22, Aurora and Ida Ellis, 18, Aurora. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| TUNNELL, Alpha (HORNER) | Feb. 14, 1900 | June 3, 1917 | Research Note: First wife of Finis Tunnel, died of acute peritonitis and childbirth. Daughter of John Horner and Alpha Hickman, who was born in MO according to King Funeral Home records. | King Funeral Home Jay Trace |
| TUNNELL, David H. | Aug. 29, 1848 McMinn Co.,TN |
April 10, 1925 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Sarah T. - Research Note: His first wife was Sarah Tennessee Williams married on Nov. 19, 1870 in Barry Co., MO. Death Certificate gives father as Jessie Tunnell and mother as Nancy Rebecca "Becky" Davis. Death Certificate gives his wife as Virgie Tunnell and she was the informant. - David H. Tunnell, age 63, married Virgie Madole, age 30, on Nov. 19, 1911 in Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO. - 1920 Census, Ozark, Barry, Missouri - David H. Tunnell, head, age 69, born TN; Virgie, wife, age 36, born MO; Opal Madole, step-daughter, age 17, born MO. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Death Certificate Donna Cooper MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| TUNNELL, Ella (DAGLEY) | Abt. 1875 | Feb. 22, 1903 | Research Note: She was listed as "Mrs. Ella Tunnell" in the King Funeral Home records. She died at age 28 years, 8 months, 9 days of consumption. Daughter of William Jospeh and Sarah Dagley. - Ira A. Tunnell, age 20, married Ella Dagley, age 18, on Mar. 13, 1894 in Barry Co., MO. - 1900 Census, Ozark, Barry, Missouri - Ira Tunnell, head, born Jan. 1875 TN, married 6 years; Ella, wife, born June 1876 TN, married 6 years, mother of 2 children, both living; Flossie, daughter, born June 1876 MO; Raymond, son, born June 1898 MO. Ira was the son of David H. Tunnell and Sarah T. Williams. He second married Della Greenway. | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long King Funeral Home Jay Trace |
| TUNNELL, Finis S. | Oct. 22, 1893 Barry Co., MO |
May 29, 1962 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Leona M. Tunnell - Research Note: He was DOA at the Aurora Hosp. Son of Thomas M. Tunnell and Sarah Jane Berry. Husband of Leona Means and she was the informant on the death certificate. Finis first married Alpha Horner age 15, on Aug. 1, 1915 in Barry Co., MO. No age was given for Finis. Finis Tunnell age 23, married Leona Means, age 21 on May 10, 1919 in Lawrence Co., MO. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| TUNNELL, Ida E. (ELLIS) | 1879 | 1906 | SSW: Lon L. Tunnell - Research Note: Alonzo Tunnell, age 22, married Ida Ellis, age 18, on Nov. 11, 1897 in Barry Co., MO. Daughter of Henry Ellis and Mary Card. | Headstone J. T. Mayes MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| TUNNELL, Infant | No Date | May 15, 1917 | Research Note: Stillborn son of Finis and Alpha (Horner) Tunnel, who were both born in MO. | King Funeral Home Jay Trace |
| TUNNELL, James Samuel | Nov. 15, 1874 Barry Co., MO |
July 15, 1951 Verona, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Mary - Research Note: Son of Thomas Miller Tunnell and Sarah Jane Berry. Spencer Tunnell of Verona, MO was the informant on the death certificate. James Tunnell, age 23, married Mary B. Betterton, age 19, on Oct. 3, 1897 in Barry Co., MO. James Tunnell, age 28, married Mary Beck, age 28, on Nov. 9, 1902 in Barry Co., MO. Mary Frances (Hickman) Beck was the widow of William Sherman Beck. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| TUNNELL, Julia (NIVENS) | 1891 | 1910 | SSW: Thomas A. - Research Note: Thomas A. Tunnell, age 27, married Julia Nivens, age 17, on Jan. 1908 in Lawrence Co., MO. Marriage License has "Canceled, not issued" written across it. Daughter of James and Sarah Nivens. | Headstone J. T. Mayes MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| TUNNELL, Leona Martha (MEANS) | Apr. 15, 1898 MO |
Apr. 17, 1995 MO |
SSW: Finis S. - Research Note: Daughter of William Taylor Means and Martha E. Bowyer. - Footstone - L M T | Headstone J. T. Mayes Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| TUNNELL, Lucy J. | Mar. 1896 | Mar. 20, 1909 | Research Note: She died of pneumonia at age 13 years, 11 months, according to the King Funeral Home records. Daughter of Thomas Miller Tunnell and Sarah Jane Berry. | Census Phyllis Long King Funeral Home Jay Trace |
| TUNNELL, Mary J. (BETTERTON) | Apr. 15, 1877 | Oct. 22, 1901 | SSW: James S. Tunnell - Research Note: James Tunnell, age 23, married Mary Betterton, age 19, on Oct. 3, 1897 in Barry Co., MO. Daughter of James Leland Betterton and Mary Catherine Whittington. | Headstone J. T. Mayes MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| TUNNELL, Oda Odeline | Oct. 15, 1914 MO |
Feb. 5, 1915 Pleasant Ridge, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Died of pneumonia and fever. Her father was listed as Jessie Tunnell of MO and her mother as Alice Harris of MO. | Death Certificate Jay Trace |
| TUNNELL, Orah Jane (ALLMON) (EUTSLER) | Sept. 18, 1940 Rural Barry Co., MO |
July 29, 2020 At Home, Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: She was born on her grandparents farm in rural Barry County, MO. to Troy and Velma Allmon on September 18, 1940. Jane grew up on that farm along with her three siblings. She was retired from the Tyson Poultry Plant in Monett, MO. Jane married John Eutsler on July 24, 1959 and of that union was born six children. Jane and John later divorced and on June 1, 1977 Jane married Vannell William Tunnell, known to all as Jake. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jake and two grandchildren, Casey Marie Thornton and Bobby Eutsler. | Peterson Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| TUNNELL, Sarah Jane (BERRY) | Aug. 19, 1857 TN |
Aug. 15, 1938 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: Wife of Thomas Miller Tunnell. Daughter of Sam Berry, mother not known. Verna Furlow was the informant on the death certificate. - Daughter of Samuel A. Berry and Sarah Ann Morrow. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| TUNNELL, Sarah Tennessee (WILLIAMS) | Jan. 5, 1853 McMinn Co.,TN |
July 24, 1909 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: David H. - Research Note: Daughter of Elias W. and Elizabeth Ann (Ellis) Williams. - King Funeral Home records state that the bill was to be charged to David Tunnell. She died of tuberculosis. Listed as "Sarah Tennessee" on stone, "Sarah K." transcribed on funeral home record. Date of death July 23, 1909 on funeral record, July 24 on stone. - David H. Tunnell married Sarah T. Williams on Nov. 10, 1870 in Barry Co., MO. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long King Funeral Home Photo Jay Trace |
| TUNNELL, Thomas Alexander | Mar. 28, 1878 Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 12, 1963 At Home, Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Julia - Research Note: Son of Thomas Miller Tunnell and Sarah Jane Berry. - Thomas A. Tunnell, age 27, married Julia Nivens, age 17, on Jan. 1908 in Lawrence Co., MO. Marriage License has "Canceled, not issued" written across it. Mrs. Dora Means of Aurora, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Thomas Alexander Tunnell, age 34, married his second wife, Clara King, age 30, on Mar. 29, 1912 in Barry Co., MO. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| TUNNELL, Thomas Miller | Jan. 9, 1845 Nashville, TN |
June 26, 1932 Ozark Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His wife was Sarah Jane Berry. Son of Jesse Tunnell, mother unknown (mother was Nancy Rebecca Davis). Lon Tunnell was the informant on the death certificate. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| TUNNELL, Una B. | No Date | Apr. 1, __ | Inscription: "Wife of Jim" - Research Note: Field Stone | Headstone J. T. Mayes Photo Jay Trace |
| TUNNELL, Vannell William | May 18, 1930 Aurora Lawrence Co., MO |
June 26, 2009 Joplin Jasper Co., MO |
Incription: "PFC US ARMY - KOREA" - Research Note: Son of Finis Tunnell and Leona Means. His wife was Janie. - Vannell William Tunnell, age 30, married Marjorie Buckner, age 15, on Aug. 12, 1961 in Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO. Vannell William Tunnell, age 47, married Orah Jane Eutsler, age 36, on July 1, 1977 in Barry Co., MO. | Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Connie Schmidt MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| UNREADABLE | No Date | July 1__ | Research Note: This stone is broken. Part of the name may contain the letter "M". | Photo Jay Trace |
| UNREADABLE | No Date | No Date | Research Note: This one has a hint of the name Richard and is surrounded by Berry family members. | Photo Jay Trace |
| UNREADABLE | No Date | No Date | Research Note: Stone could read Elkard Monroe. | Photo Jay Trace |
| VAUGHAN, Annabelle | Mar. 9, 1936 Garfield, AR |
Oct. 15, 1965 At Home, Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Claude Allen Vaughan and Willie May Swaffor. Her mother was the informant on the death certificate. She had Cerebral Palsey. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long |
| VAUGHAN, Claude Allen | Sept. 15, 1894 | Nov. 30, 1979 | Inscription: "SEA 2 US NAVY - WORLD WAR I" - Research Note: Son of Andrew Vaughan and Harriet Strong (Creason) (Hains/Haynes) (Vaughan) Smith. His wife was Willy May Swaffor. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| VAUGHAN, Howard | May 4, 1926 | Oct. 28, 1932 | Inscription: "At Rest" - Research Note: William Howard Vaughan was the son of Claude Allen Vaughan and Willie May Swaffor. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| VAUGHAN, Willie May (SWAFFOR) | Sept. 10, 1902 TN |
Jan. 28, 1980 | Research Note: Wife of Claude Allen Vaughan. Probably daughter of Simeon Eugene Swaffor and Leona Bingham. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Census Phyllis Long Photo Joan Viney |
| WEST, Dennis | Jan. 15, 1948 Neillsville, Clark Co., WI |
May 27, 1994 Crane, Stone Co., MO |
Inscription: "Forever Loved" - Research Note: Son of Roy West and Dorothy Affholder; he was divorced and a Business Education teacher and an accountant. | Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Connie Schmidt Photo Jay Trace |
| WESTER, Lalla Ester (FEASTER) (NASH) (WYMAN) | Jan. 24, 1904 | Sept. 2, 1968 | Research Note: Daughter of William Elbert Feaster and Callie Gilmore. L. E. Feaster married W. L. Nash on Apr. 14, 1923 in Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO. Lalla Nash, age 27, married C. V. Wyman, age 27, on Mar. 28, 1931 in Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO. - 1940 Census, Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma - Lalla Wyman, head, age 37, married, born MO, lived in Aurora, MO in 1935, dry wrapper at laundry; William Nash, son, age 17, born MO; Fred Wells, lodger, age 44, single, born MO, lived in Aurora, MO in 1935, plumbers helper. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Census MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| WILLIAMS, Albert Elias | July 2, 1872 | Dec. 1, 1878 | Research Note: Albert Elias was the young son of Elias W. and Cynthia Jane Melinda ( Lemaster ) Williams. Siblings were: Sarah Tennessee "Tennie" Williams Tunnell, John Thomas Williams, Lincoln Williams, Mary Melinda Williams, William Sherman Tecumpsey Williams, Eliza May Williams Hagerty, Jacob Isaac Grant Williams, George Allen Williams, Effie Rozella "Ella" Suttles, Elbert W. Otis Otto, Essie Inez Lathim, and Ula Olive Cobb. Albert was the first person to be laid to rest in the Clay Hill Cemetery. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Note Connie Schmidt Photo Jay Trace |
| WILLIAMS, Alvis | No Date | 1880 | Research Note: Son of John Thomas And Isabell Williams. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Census Phyllis Long |
| WILLIAMS, Amanda E. | Jan. 1864 | Apr. 1911 | SSW: Albert, Andrew, Caroline L., Eldora M., Infant Williams, Infants Williams, James H., James H. and Robert A. - Research Note: Daughter of James Harrison Williams and Dorcas Murray. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| WILLIAMS, Andrew J. "Buck" | 1861 TN |
1881 MO |
SSW: Amanda, Albert, Andrew, Caroline L., Eldora M., Infant Williams, Infants Williams, James H., James H. and Robert A. - Research Note: Son of James Harrison Williams and Dorcas Murray. - 1880 census has him marked "Insane". | Headstone J. T. Mayes Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| WILLIAMS, Anita Sue (WEDDINGTON) | Oct. 24, 1939 Seligman, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 27, 2015 Glendale Gardens Nursing, Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Wilbur Rex - Inscription: "Married June 6, 1956" - Research Note: She was the daughter of the late Jefferson Davis and Laura Verble (Coombes) Weddington. Anita was a 1957 graduate of Verona High School after having attended Monett for the majority of her schooling. On June 7, 1956, she married Wilbur "Rex" Williams, in Miami, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on June 22, 2012. Her brother, Darrell Weddington and two sister-in-law's, Geneva Geil and Joyce Parrigon also preceded her in death. - Back of Stone | Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| WILLIAMS, Caroline Louisa (SPENCER) (MURPHY) | Mar. 6, 1849 TX |
June 21, 1922 MO |
SSW: Amanda, Albert, Andrew, Eldora M., Infant Williams (1882), Infants Williams, (1887 - 1892) James H. (1838-1919), James H. (1859-1878) and Robert A. - Research Note: Wife of James Harrison Williams. Mother of Martha Jane (Williams) Young, Robert A. Williams, Eldora M. Williams, Charles Walter Williams, Myrtle Julie (Williams) Wagnon, Floyd Wesley Williams. Step-mother of William E. Williams, James H. Williams (b. 1859), Andrew J. Williams, Amanda E. Williams, Frank Welford Williams, and Elijah Pinkney Williams. Caroline Murphy married James H. Williams on Oct. 18, 1876 in Barry Co., MO. Caroline first married Mr. Murphy and had a daughter Alice V. Murphy born MO, who is with James H. Williams and Caroline in the 1880 Census, Crane Creek, Barry, Missouri. - Another Stone | Note Connie Schmidt Census Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| WILLIAMS, Charles Elbert | Dec. 10, 1934 | Dec. 11, 1934 | Research Note: Previous entry had date of birth as Dec. 11, 1934 and date of death as Dec. 12, 1912. Cause of death given as "Premature birth." Father Waldo Williams born in Barry Co., MO. Mother Mattie M. Williams born in Lawrence Co., MO according to King Funeral Home records. | Headstone J. T. Mayes King Funeral Home Photo Jay Trace |
| WILLIAMS, Cynthia Jane (LEMASTER) | Nov. 1, 1846 | Nov. 5, 1928 | Research Note: Cynthia Jane (Lemaster) Williams, a daughter of Jacob and Lucinda (Rickman) Lemaster, married Elias W. Williams on Mar. 6, 1864. Her name was given as Cinthia J. Milinda (Lemaster) Williams in the King Funeral Home records. Cause of death was listed as "infirmities-old age." Her father was listed as Jacob Lemaster, and her mother listed as Lucinda Rickman, both born in TN according to the King Funeral Home records. - Wheaton Journal, November 8, 1928 - Cyntha Jane Williams, was born in Lawrence County on Buck Prairie November 1, 1846 and was married to Elias W. Williams March 6, 1864. To this union was born eleven children, six and her husband having preceded her in death. The five living are: Mrs. May Hagarty of East St. Louis, Ill., Allen of Lake Worth, Fla., Mrs. Ella Suttles of Jenkins, Bert, with whom she has lived since her husband's death, and Mrs. Ula Cobb of Aurora. She also raised two stepchildren that she loved as her own, one having preceded her in death, the other John T. of Gotebo, Okla.; thirty-eight grand children, forty great grand children, twelve great-great grand children; also two brothers, G. W. Lemaster of Webb City, Van Lemaster of Marionville; two half sisters and two half brothers, Mrs. Rhodena Davis of Golden, Mo., Mrs. Isabelle Williams of Arkansas, Nat Lemaster of Fairland, Okla., and Abe Lemaster of California survive. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Online Obit Census Phyllis Long King Funeral Home Photo Jay Trace |
| WILLIAMS, Darrell Leroy | Jan. 4, 1937 Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 5, 2021 | Research Note:Verona, MO resident. He was the son of Wendell and Fern (Mullens) Williams. He was a graduate of Verona High School. He was a dairy and beef farmer most of his life. He married Joyce Gilmore on June 26, 1965. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Rex Williams; and three sisters, Marjorie Thomas, Joyce Parrigon and Genvi Geil. | Peterson Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| WILLIAMS, Dorothy | Nov. 13, 1918 | Feb. 28, 1920 | Research Note: "Dorcie" Jane Williams was the daughter of Elbert W. Williams and Margaret Ann Wagnon. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Note Connie Schmidt Photo Jay Trace |
| WILLIAMS, Elias W. | Nov. 4, 1827 McMinn Co.,TN |
Sept. 4, 1900 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of John and Elizabeth (Massey) Williams. He was "SGT. Co. H. Regiment Calvary Vols, Union Army". He was a local Justice of The Peace, married first to Elizabeth Ann Ellis, Mar. 21, 1852 in McMinn Co., TN. She died in 1861, and he married 2nd wife, Cynthia Jane (Lemaster) Williams on Mar. 6, 1864. - Williams Plot Stone | Headstone J. T. Mayes Note Connie Schmidt TN Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| WILLIAMS, Elbert W. "Bill", Jr. | Mar. 16, 1920 Madry, Barry Co., MO |
June 2, 1976 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Jewell Williams - Inscription: "Married June 7, 1941" Research Note: Named Elbert W. Williams, Jr. Lifetime resident of Aurora/Madry area, he was a Mason. He suffered a heart attack as he was driving and hit a semi. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Son of Elbert W. Williams and Margaret Wagnon. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Connie Schmidt Photo Jay Trace |
| WILLIAMS, Elbert W. "Bert" | Apr. 2, 1879 Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 26, 1965 Aurora Hosp., Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Margaret Williams - Research Note: Named Elbert W. Williams, son of Elias W. and Cynthia Jane (Lemaster) Williams. His wife was Margaret and she was the informant on the death certificate. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| WILLIAMS, Eldora M. | June 25, 1883 | Sept. 18, 1883 | SSW: Amanda, Albert, Andrew, Caroline L., Eldora M., Infant Williams, Infants Williams, James H., James H. and Robert A. - Research Note: Daughter of James Harrison Williams and Caroline Louisa Spencer. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| WILLIAMS, Frank Welford | Dec. 26, 1866 McMinn Co., TN |
Mar. 27, 1907 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "His Record is on High" - Research Note: He was a married farmer at time of death. He died from complications of nephritis, according to the transcription of the King Funeral Home records. His wife was Effie Loudema (Boswell) (Williams) (Reynolds), buried at Clay Hill Cemetery under Reynolds. Son of James Harrison Williams and Dorcas Murray. - Cassville Democrat, April 6, 1907 - Ye scribe is sorry to chronicle the death of Frank Williams of Clay Hill, Tuesday. He was the son of J. H. Williams, an old citizen of that community. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Census Online Obit Phyllis Long King Funeral Home Photo Jay Trace |
| WILLIAMS, Henery | Feb. 5, 1893 McMinn Co., TN |
June 6, 1893 Madry, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of John Isaac and Mattie Williams. - Henery was the 2nd child born to John Isaac Williams (1866-1927), son of Henry G. and Nancy Catherine (Gibson) Williams, and Mittie Lavenia Eaton (1870-1958) daughter of Eli Augustus and Nancy Marton (Tunnell) Eaton. The stone was placed in the 1970's by his sister, Lavenia (Williams) McBroom. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Note Phyllis Long E. Derl Williams Connie Schmidt Photo Jay Trace |
| WILLIAMS, Inabell (STEWART) | Jan. 4, 1928 Olatha, Douglas Co., MO |
June 16, 2005 | SSW: Jack Dale Williams - Inscription: "Wed, April 18, 1949" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Ruben Riley Stewart and Elsie Krider. She married Jack Dale Williams on Apr. 18, 1949. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Note Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| WILLIAMS, Infant | 1887 | 1887 | SSW: Amanda, Albert, Andrew, Caroline L., Eldora M., Infant Williams (1882), Infants Williams, James H., James H. and Robert A. - Research Note: Son of James Harrison Williams and Caroline Louisa Spencer. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Note Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| WILLIAMS, Infant | 1892 | 1892 | SSW: Amanda, Albert, Caroline L., Eldora M., Infant Williams, Infants Williams, James H., James H. and Robert A. - Research Note: Infant son of James Harrison Williams and Caroline Louisa Spencer. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Photo Jay Trace |
| WILLIAMS, Infant | 1882 | 1882 | SSW: Amanda, Albert, Andrew, Caroline L., Eldora M., Infant Williams, Infants Williams, James H., James H. and Robert A. - Research Note: Infant son of James Harrison Williams and Caroline Louisa Spencer. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Note Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| WILLIAMS, Jack Dale | Aug. 29, 1924 | Nov. 5, 1982 | SSW: Inabell Williams - Inscription: "Wed, Apr. 18, 1949" - Research Note: Married to Inabell Stewart on April 18, 1949. Jack was the son of Elbert "Bert" W. Williams and Margaret Ann Wagnon. He worked for the Frisco Railroad for about 20 years. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Note Connie Schmidt Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| WILLIAMS, James Harrison | Jan. 24, 1838 McMinn Co., TN |
May 6, 1909 MO |
Inscription: "Father" - SSW: Amanda, Albert, Andrew, Caroline L., Eldora M. Infant Williams, Infants Williams, James H., James H. and Robert A. - Research Note: Civil War Veteran. He first married Dorcas P. Murray in McMinn Co., TN. She died in 1877 and is buried at Osa Cemetery in Barry Co., MO. His second wife was Caroline Louisa Spencer. Son of John Williams and Elizabeth Massey. - June 1, 1907, Cassville Democrat - Harry Horine has secured a pension for Jas. H. Williams of Madry. He was granted a pension of $6.00 for month from Nov 29, 1899 to April 1, 1893 from April 1st 1903 to Feb 13, 1907, he was granted $8.00 per month. Under the act of Feb 6, 1907, he will get a still higher rate. - May 22, 1909, Cassville Democrat - James Williams of Ozark township, died May 1st of paralysis, age 73 years. He was a good citizen and was an uncle of Circuit Clerk C. W. Williams. He left a wife and children. - Link to Obit | Headstone J. T. Mayes Census Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| WILLIAMS, James H. | 1859 | 1878 | SSW: Amanda, Albert, Andrew, Caroline L., Eldora M. Infant Williams, Infants Williams, James H., James H. and Robert A. - Research Note: The transcription of King Funeral Home records recorded his name spelled William and not Williams as on the stone. He died of paralysis of heart. Son of James Harrison Williams and Dorcas Murray. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Census Phyllis Long King Funeral Home Photo Jay Trace |
| WILLIAMS, James Richard | Nov. 20, 1945 Aurora Hosp., Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Nov. 20, 1945 Aurora Hosp., Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Inscription: "Infant" - Research Note: He lived 10 hours. Son of Elbert W. Williams Jr. and Jewell Johnson, both born Barry Co., MO. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| WILLIAMS, Jewell Elizabeth (JOHNSON) | June 17, 1918 Madry, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 13, 1991 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Elbert W. Williams, Jr. - Inscription: "Married June 7, 1941" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Martin Langford Johnson and Rose Missouri (Walker) Johnson; widow of E. W. "Bill" Williams, Jr.; married at King's Prairie; she had resided in MO her entire life; children of E. W. and Jewel are: James Richard, Sarah Karen, and Kenneth Wayne. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Connie Schmidt Photo Jay Trace |
| WILLIAMS, John Sherman | Feb. 16, 1914 Madry, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 2, 1989 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Inscription: "Educator" - Research Note: Shriner symbol on stone. Son of Elbert W. Williams, Sr. and Margaret Wagnon; he was divorced and a teacher in public schools for 45 yrs. - Family History of Williams-Eaton, McBroom-Whiteley and Related Lines by Derl Williams - John was the son of Elbert "Bert" W. Williams and Margaret Ann Wagnon; he married first, Apr. 16, 1938 in Crane, Stone Co., MO., to Dorris Rufina Williams. Dorris and John's children were: Oren Dale, Darla Ann and John Sherman II. He married second, Dec. 17, 1973 in Ottawa Co. OK., Mary Ann (Gibbons) Walker, daughter of Fredric James Gibbons and Cora Lottie Lester. Mary was born Dec. 17, 1919 in Monett, Barry Co., MO. John was a teacher at Aurora and Mt. Vernon and later became the Lawrence Co. State Superintendent of Schools. Reprinted with permission of E. Derl Williams. | Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Connie Schmidt Photo Jay Trace |
| WILLIAMS, John Sherman, Jr. | Jan. 13, 1945 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 4, 2015 Mercy Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of the late John Sherman and Doris R. Williams. Sherman was a 1963 graduate of Aurora High School and received his Engineering Degree from LeTourneau University in Longview Texas. He was a Design Engineer for a heavy equipment manufacturer in Texas for several years. Sherman moved back to Aurora in 1984 and he went to work at the EFCO Corporation in Monett as an Engineer and later retired from the Monett Coast To Coast Store and was a member of the Elm Branch Christian Church. On December 31, 2007, he married Gloria Jean Cleek, in Marionville, Missouri. His step-father, John Bonar Moore, also preceded him in death. | Crafton Cantrell Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| WILLIAMS, Lola Fern (MULLEN) | Jan. 18, 1907 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
July 1, 1987 Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Wendell R. Williams - Research Note: Daughter of Rafe Mullen and Jane Allman; wife of Wendell Rex Williams. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Connie Schmidt Photo Jay Trace |
| WILLIAMS, Margaret Ann (WAGNON) | Nov. 16, 1881 Aurora, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 28, 1967 Aurora Hosp., Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: E. W. "Bert" Williams, Sr. - Research Note: Margaret Wagnon, age 21, married E. W. Williams, age 24, on July 12, 1903 in Barry Co., MO. Daughter of James M. Wagnon and Melissa Hannah Wiley. Thelma Williams of Aurora, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| WILLIAMS, Ollie May | Oct. 8, 1909 Barry Co., MO |
July 8, 1926 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Elbert W. "Bert" Williams and Margaret Wagnon. A note attached to the death certificate reads: Aurora, MO, Sept. 30, 1926 - In regard to the death of Ollie may Williams, July 8, 1926 in Barry Co., MO, Ozark Twp.: The injury to her side which caused the abscess from which septicemia resulted, was the result of she and another child running together in play and bruising and perhaps fracturing a rib. I can not give any more information concerning the cause of her sickness. Signed by Thomas D. Miller, M. D. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| WILLIAMS, Otte | Feb. 11, 1882 Rural Madry, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 28, 1900 Rural Madry, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: 1900 Census names him as Otto. Son of Elias W. Williams and Cynthia Jane Lemaster. - His name was Otis Otto. Attacked by a wild hog, which badly mangled his leg and proved to be fatal. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Census Phyllis Long E. Derl Williams Connie Schmidt Photo Jay Trace |
| WILLIAMS, Pearly | May 5, 1890 | July 10, 1890 | Research Note: Son of John Isaac and Mattie Williams. Stone matches the one for Henery Williams. - Pearly was actually spelled Perley and was a male not a female. He was the 3rd child (2nd son) of John Isaac and Mittie Lavenia (Eaton) Williams. The stone was placed in the 1970's by his sister, Lavenia (Williams) McBroom. The history written by E. Derl Williams, published in 1991 gives his DOB as Apr. 5, 1893 near Madry and died when he was about 2-3 months old and buried beside his brother, Henry. Henry's DOB was given as Dec. 1, 1891 in McMinn Co., TN and died abt. 1892 near Madry. He came by train with his mother from TN and died just a few months later. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Note Phyllis Long E. Derl Williams Connie Schmidt Photo Jay Trace |
| WILLIAMS, Robert A. | Nov. 1, 1881 | Mar. 11, 1907 | SSW: Albert, Andrew, Amanda, Caroline L., Eldora M. Infant Williams (1882), Infants Williams, (1887 - 1892) James H. (1838-1919), and James H. (1859-1878). - Research Note: King Funeral Home Record has a death date of Mar. 10, 1907. His stone has Mar. 11. Son of James Harrison Williams and Caroline Louisa Spencer. - March 23, 1907, Cassville Democrat - Hickory Grove News: Robert Williams from Oklahoma, who was visiting his father, Jas. Williams of near Madry, died of pneumonia, on the 11th. Verona Advocate. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Online Newspapers Phyllis Long King Funeral Home Photo Jay Trace |
| WILLIAMS, Thelma M. | Oct. 29, 1915 Clay Hill, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 27, 2003 Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: Thelma was the 7th of 11 children born in Barry Co., MO. to Elbert "Bert" W. Williams and Margaret Ann Wagnon. She attended Clay Hill School for her first 8 years and then went to Aurora High School, Osa School and then graduated from the Aurora High School in 1933. She later attended and graduated from Southwest Missouri State Teachers College and later completed her master's degree in education at Drury College in Springfield, MO. She has taught in Hickory Grove, and White Oak in Barry Co., MO. and in Elm Branch and White Oak in Lawrence Co., MO. Around 1967, after the death of her mother, she moved to St. Louis, MO. where she taught at St. Louis County Riverview Gardens for 5 yrs. and then moved to Springfield, MO. where she retired. Her siblings were: Wendell Rex, Waldo, Leo James, Ollie May, Elbert Elias, John Sherman, Frank, Dorothy Jane, E. W., Jr. and Jack Dale Williams. | Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Connie Schmidt Photo Jay Trace |
| WILLIAMS, Waldo | Apr. 21, 1907 Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 19, 1969 MO State Sanatorium, Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO resident. Son of Elbert "Bert" W. Williams and Margaret Ann Wagnon. Divorced at the time of his death. His wife was Martha "Mattie", according to King Funeral Home Records for son Charles Elbert Williams. - Waldo was the 2nd of eleven children born to Elbert W. and Margaret Ann (Wagnon) Williams. Married Apr. 15, 1930 in Eureka Springs, Carroll Co., AR. to Madlene Williams, daughter of Charles Ernest and Letha Olga (Irby) Williams. Children: Francis Aileen, Donald Ray, twins, Maxine Delores and Charles Elbert (he lived only a few hours), Shirley Ann and Thelma Gale. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Sister's Obit Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long E. Derl Williams Connie Schmidt Photo Jay Trace |
| WILLIAMS, Wendell Rex | Oct. 28, 1904 NE Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 20, 1973 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: L. Fern - Research Note: He was the son of Elbert (Bert) W. Williams and Margaret Ann Wagnon. Husband of Lola Fern Mullen. - September 1, 1917, Cassville Democrat - Wendell Williams, 13 year old son of E. W. Williams, took advantage of his father's absence on the 14th, and ran away from home. His mother started him to school in the morning but instead of going, went to the road, disposed of his straw hat and pencil by the side of the road and wrote on the hat, "Good bye all. I will write." He then went to Joplin where he remained two days when he concluded he would be needed at home and started back. He got as far as Pierce City, where he was apprehended by the marshal and held until his father's arrival. | Headstone J. T. Mayes Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Connie Schmidt Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| WILLIAMS, Wilbur Rex | Apr. 11, 1929 Barry Co., MO |
June 22, 2012 At Home, Verona, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Anita Sue Weddington - Research Note: He was the son of Wendell Rex Williams and Lola Fern Mullens. Rex lived in the Barry-Lawrence County communities his entire life and was a 1947 graduate of Verona High School. He was a U. S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict, was a dairy and beef farmer. On June 7, 1956, he married Anita Weddington of Monett, in Miami, Oklahoma. During and after high school, Rex was involved in amateur boxing, even achieving the notorious "Golden Gloves" title. He entered the Army in June of 1951, and his boxing career ended when he was shot during his service term. He received the Purple Heart and was honorably discharged in March of 1953. - Back of Stone | Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| WILSON, Johnny Paul | Mar. 19, 1958 | Nov. 21, 1992 | Inscription: "Rest in Peace" | Photo Jay Trace |
| ZINK, Lily Bell (GILLMORE) | Feb. 4, 1932 Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 10, 1998 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Carl Gillmore and Mable Greenway. Her husband was Harold F. Zink. Lily Bell Gillmore, age 48, married Harold F. Zink, age 65 on Sept. 19, 1980 in Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO. | Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Connie Schmidt MO Marriage Records Photo Jay Trace |
