Goodnight Cemetery
Barry Co., MO

SSW = Shares Stone With

Name Born Died Research Notes & Inscriptions Researcher or Resource
AKIN, Dean Leland Jan. 8, 1908 Jan. 26, 1994 SSW: Edna - Inscription: "Wed - Sept. 29, 1959" - Research Note: Son of William Fred Akin and Ina Cordelia Hancock. First married Flossie (Unknown). Second married Edna Elvia Sexton on Sept. 29, 1959 in Purdy, Barry Co., MO. Census
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AKIN, Edna Elvira (SEXTON) Oct. 8, 1920
Purdy,
Barry Co. MO
June 23, 1998
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Dean - Inscription: "Wed - Sept. 29, 1959" - Research Note: Daughter of Robert Newton Sexton and Gladys Irene Long. Census
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ASHBY, Hetta Apr. 13, 1886 No Date Inscription: Dau. of H. and E. J. Ashby - broken stone - death date missing. - Research Note: Daughter of Hopkins Ashby and Ella June Kniskern/Niskern. Ella was the daughter of Marcus Niskern and Nancy Margaret Snyder, both listed on this page. Census
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BARNES, Liluletta A. (TOWNSEND) Feb. 24, 1827
KY
Mar. 2, 1883

Monett,Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Wife of Rev. M. C. Barnes - Dau. of M. W. and M. Townsend - Aged 55 Y, 11 M, 22 D" Photo
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BARNES, Mathew C., Rev. Jan. 7, 1824
IN
Dec. 7, 1907
MO
Inscription: "Was a Charter Member of the Missouri Conference Methodist Protestant Church" - Research Note: - 1880 Census, Pierce City, Lawrence, Missouri - Mathew C. Barnes, age 55, born IN; Lousettie, wife, age 52, born KY; Margaret, daughter, age 21, born MO; Lennie, daughter, age 18, born MO; William D., son, age 15, born MO; Lucy E., daughter, age 11, born MO. - 1900 Census, Wilson, Greene, Missouri - Margaret McElhaney, head, born Oct. 1837 MO, age 62, widowed; Catherine Jackson, mother, born Aug. 1814 MO, widowed; Mathew C. Barnes, uncle, born Jan. 1824 IN, age 85, widowed; Louticia Haley, granddaughter, born Feb. 1884 MO, age 16. Census
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BAYLOR, Alby C. Apr. 23, 1819
PA
Nov. 27, 1894
MO
Inscription: "Aged 75 yrs, 7 mos, 4 days" - Research Note: His wife was Delila E. Greer. - 1880 Census, Capps Creek, Barry, Missouri - A. Baylor, age 61, born PA, parents born PA, carpenter; Delila, wife, age 58, born IN, parents born VA. Census
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BAYLOR, Delila E. (GREER) Oct. 5, 1821
IN
Nov. 13, 1922
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Wife of A. C." - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that she was a daughter of John Greer. D. L. Baylor gave the information. She was listed as a widow. - 1900 Census, Capps Creek, Barry, Missouri - Age 79, living with her daughter and son-in-law, William H. and Celestia (age 42) Goodnight. - 1910 Census, Shoal Creek, Barry, Missouri - Age 89, living with her daughter Rachel E. Jordan, age 60. - 1920 Census, Purdy, Barry, Missouri - Age 99, living with her daughter and son-in-law, Thomas T. and Rachel E. (age 70) Jewell. Death certificate
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BOWMAN, Marjorie June (SEXTON) June 1, 1937
Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
Mar. 21, 2007
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Temporary marker. She was the daughter of Robert "Bob" and Gladys (Long) Sexton. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Roberta Sexton, Avanell Lamp, and Edna Akin; and one brother, Bobby Sexton. She was a graduate of Purdy High School. She worked several years as a sales clerk at Wooten Drug Store and Taggart Medicine Shop. She was employed for 19 years at Able 2 Products Company in Cassville. - Another Photo Monett Times
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J. C. No Date No Date Research Note: Also the stone has G. B. on the bottom. Probably a foot marker. Photo
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CREASON, Mary C. (PILKINGTON) Aug. 2, 1858
Webster Co.,
MO
July 20, 1928
Fairview,
E. Franklin Twp.,
Newton Co., MO
Inscription: "Wife of Lewis Creason" - Research Note: On his first trip out, Jay didn't find a stone for this one but did later. It is listed in Joan Kunkel's cemetery books as M. C. Greason. Her husband Lewis Creason is buried in Creason Cemetery. Listed as "Greason" in the Kunkel book entry. Married to Lewis Creason at time of death, she was a housewife. Lewis was also informant, listed as residing in Meno, OK. She died of cancer of the stomach. Father listed as Isa M. Pilkington of Webster Co., MO. Mother listed as Francis Sartin of KY(?) Death Certificate
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DODGE, Franklin Milo Abt. 1863 Nov. 1883 Research Note: Died: King's Prairie Township, Barry Co., MO. He died at age 20 years, 5 months, 3 days - Cause of death Typho-Malarial Fever - Buried Nov. 7, 1883. - Research Note: Son of Samuel Dodge and Lucinda Hunter. - 1880 Census, Kings Prairie, Barry, Missouri - Samuel Dodge, age 40, widowed, born IA; Harriet, daughter, age 18, born IA; Susan, daughter, age 16, born IA; Franklin M., son, age 14, born IA; William H., son, age 12, born MO; Lucinda, daughter, age 8, born MO. Barry Co., MO
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DOSS, Omer Clarence May 23, 1883 Sept. 15, 1884 Inscription: "Son of R. J. and Thursey Doss" - Research Note: Son of Riley Sampson Doss and Thursey Louraine Goodnight. Thursey was the daughter of Henry Weakley and Eliza Goodnight. Riley and Thursey went to OK and died there. - Another Photo Note
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EDEN, Ella Cleora (STEINEWEG) Sept. 3, 1920 July 5, 1989 SSW: William F. - Research Note: William Fletcher Eden, age 43, married Ella Cleora Steinweg, age 33 on mar. 15, 1953 in Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO. MO Marriage Records
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EDEN, Esther Lucille 1909 1921 Research Note: Daughter of Jonathan Eden and Margaret Armitta West. Census
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EDEN, John William Jan. 4, 1954
Joplin,
Jasper Co., MO
July 10, 2020
Cox South Hosp.,
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
Research Note: Monett, Barry Co., MO resident. He was the son of William and Ella (Steineweg) Eden. He graduated from Monett High School in 1972. Mr. Eden married Kathy Murray on Friday, September 22, 1995 in Eureka Springs, MO. Mr. Eden spent many years as an educator and working with computers. He worked as the Technology Director at Cassville Schools and then moved into the classroom teaching Computer Maintenance and Networking at Southwest Regional Technical Center (SRTC) in Monett, MO. Mr. Eden went to work a couple of years at WTI in Joplin, MO before returning to SRTC to teach again. He was a member of Decatur Lodge 400 AF and AM in Pierce City, MO, Abou Ben Adem Shrine Temple in Springfield, MO, and the Valley of Joplin Scottish Rites. He was the District Deputy Grand Lecturer for the 44th Masonic District over four years. A private burial will occur at a later time. Lakin Funeral Home
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EDEN, Jonathan Feb. 1, 1868
MO
Feb. 1, 1953
State Hosp., Vernon Co., MO
Research Note: Jonathan was a son of William Marion and Mary Jane (Martindale) Eden. William F. Eden was the informant on the death certificate. His wife was Margaret West. - Obit: Jonathan Eden Died on Sunday - Final Rites Will be Held on Tuesday - Jonathan Eden, lifelong resident of Barry Co., died at 8:20 p.m. Sunday at the age of 85. The farm home is six miles south of Monett. He was the father of eight children, all of the Monett community. Mr. Eden is survived by three sons, William S. Eden of the home, Roscoe Eden of Monett RFD, and Waldo Eden of Purdy RFD; four daughters, Mrs. James Huffmaster of Monett; and Mrs. Ellis Nunley and Mrs. Harry Planchon of Monett RFD, and Miss Marie Eden of the home; five brothers, Ora Eden of Ramona, OK, Thomas Eden of Rocky Ford, CO; Francis Eden of Rocky, CO, and Arthur Eden of Princeton, TX; 16 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. His wife and one daughter preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the New Salem Church with Rev. Francis Goodnight officiating, assisted by Rev. M. H. LaFollette. Burial will be in the Goodnight cemetery under the direction of the Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home of Monett. The body will be taken to the home at 7:30 this evening and will lie in state there until the funeral hour. - Plot Stone Death Certificate
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EDEN, Margaret Armitta (WEST) Aug. 21, 1875 July 28, 1911 Research Note: Margaret Armitta West married Jonathan Eden on Dec. 19, 1894 in Barry County, MO. Margaret was a daughter of Jonathan Fletcher West and his wife Mary Margaret Patton. Margaret's sister Mary Lucretia West was married to Quigley Lafayette Long, son of George and Sarah (Smith) Long. - Cassville Republican, Aug. 3, 1911 - Mrs. Jonathan Eden northwest of Purdy died Saturday at Pierce City of typhoid fever. She had been taken to Pierce City for treatment. Her body was buried Sunday at the Goodnight cemetery north of Purdy. She leaves a husband and eight children, the oldest of which is fifteen years. She has a sister who has also been low with typhoid. Online Obit
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EDEN, William Fletcher Nov. 18, 1910
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Dec. 7, 1983
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
SSW: Ella C. - Research Note: He was a son of Jonathan and Margaret Arminta (West) Eden. Still single in the 1940 Census. Census
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FISCHER, Carolyn (LAMP) Sept. 26, 1947 May 10, 1997 Inscription: "Lone Hill Schoolmate" - Research Note: Temporary Marker - Daughter of Eugene Eldridge "Jiggs" Lamp and Hazel Avanell Sexton. - New Stone Note
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GOODNIGHT, Adelia (MARBUT) July 27, 1861
TN
Oct. 18, 1937
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: G. W. - Research Note: Wife of G. W. Goodnight. Daughter of Andrew Marbut and Evelyn Tate, both born TN. Roy Goodnight of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - George W. Goodnight married Adelia Marbut on Feb. 27 1881 in Barry Co., MO. - December 21, 1916, Cassville Republican - South of Monett: Mrs. Wash Goodnight spent Saturday with her son, Brit, who is ill with typhoid fever. Death Certificate
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GOODNIGHT, Anderson L. July 26, 1870 May 27, 1888 Inscription: "Son of E. and G. M." - Research Note: Son of George Martin and Elizabeth (McCoy) Goodnight. Census
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GOODNIGHT, Eliza E. Jan. 27, 1870 July 31, 1874 SSW: John F. - Inscription: "Children of G. M. and E. A. Goodnight" - Research Note: Daughter of George Martin Goodnight and Elizabeth Ann Betterton. Note
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GOODNIGHT, Elizabeth Ann (BETTERTON) Feb. 7, 1831
Giles Co., TN
Jan. 25, 1912
Barry Co., MO
SSW: George M. Goodnight - Research Note: George Martin Goodnight, born Mar. 17, 1828, was her husband. Ref: Obituary in Cassville Republican, was also mentioned in Ancestors Unlimited, V. 8, P. 78 - Phyllis' Note: She was a daughter of Harvey Betterton, born TN, and Nancy Hendrix. L. C. (Lindly Clarence, son) Goodnight of Purdy, MO was the informant on her death certificate. - February 1, 1912, Cassville Republican - Mrs. Elizabeth Goodnight Dead: Mrs. Elizabeth Goodnight, wife of George M. Goodnight died at her home, two miles north of Purdy, January 25. She had suffered from an attack of la grippe and lung trouble for eight weeks before her death. She was born in Giles County, Tenn. Feb 7, 1831, making her 81 years, 11 months, and 19 days old. She was converted at the age of twelve years and had lived a consistent Christian life till death. Her life should be an example for the younger generation to follow. Grandma called her children to her bedside a few hours before she died and taking them by the hand told them she was ready and willing to die, for she could see her Savior waiting for her. She leaves one sister, Mrs. Arcena Bandy of Monett, a brother, W. M. Betterton of Texas, and eight children who reside in Barry County, Mrs. Mary Lee, G. W. Goodnight, Mrs. M. J. Stringer, Mrs. S. E. Sexton, Mrs. S. E. Wormington, W. F. Goodnight, Miss Cora Goodnight, and L. C. Goodnight, also twenty five grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren besides a host of other relatives and friends. The funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at the New Salem Church by Rev. J. Combs and Rev. G. W. Quails after which the remains were laid to rest in the Goodnight Cemetery to await the great resurrection day. In her departure the children have lost a kind and loving mother. The family and relatives have our sympathy. Online Newspapers
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GOODNIGHT, Elizabeth (McCOY) Apr. 3, 1842
Lawrence Co., TN
May 11, 1914
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Daughter of James McCoy and Jane Busby. She married George Goodnight (born 1845) in Barry Co., MO, July 5, 1864. - Her obituary states her birth year as 1842. But her birth year may have been 1841. Stone has incorrect date for birth as 1852. Death Certificate has birth date as Apr. 3, 1842. The cause of death was paralysis and softening of brain. Widow at time of death. Parents listed were James and Jane (Busby) McCoy of TN. - Cassville Republican, May 14, 1914 - Mrs. Elizabeth Goodnight dead: Mrs. Elizabeth Goodnight, widow, of the late George M. Goodnight, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. D. Manley, in this city, Monday night, May 11, 1914. The deceased had been in poor health for some months, suffering from paralysis, and complication of other diseases. Though not until last week did her condition become serious. Mrs. Goodnight was born April 3, 1842 in Giles County, Tenn., and moved with her parents to this county in 1856 where she grew to womanhood. She was married to the late G. M. Goodnight in 1864. She was the mother of four children, two living. They are Mrs. C. D. Manley of this city and Mrs. Arthur Frost of Neosho. Mrs. Goodnight was a member of the Methodist Protestant Church. Her influence was always for good and in her death the community has lost an excellent Christian mother. She resided in Cassville for a number of years and number her friends by her acquaintance. The members of the family have the heartfelt sympathy of the community in their loss of a devoted and sacrificing mother. The funeral services were held at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. C. D. Manley, Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Hickman. Interment was made at the Goodnight Cemetery north of Purdy that afternoon, after short services at the grave, conducted by Rev. Smith. Headstone
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GOODNIGHT, Fanny V. Jan. 6, 1874
Barry Co., MO
Oct. 1, 1874
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Dau. of G. M. and E." - Research Note: She was a daughter of George Martin and Elizabeth (McCoy) Goodnight. This stone is broken. Note
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GOODNIGHT, Francis Marion Aug. 14, 1847 Jan. 19, 1890 SSW: Sarah E. - Research Note: Francis Marion was a son of John Henry and Mary Ann (Stockton) Goodnight. Note
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GOODNIGHT, Freddie Aug. 9, 1887 Dec. 10, 1888 Inscription: "Son of G. W. and A." - Research Note: He was a son of George Washington Goodnight and Adelia Marbut. Note
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GOODNIGHT, George Martin Mar. 17, 1828
Giles Co., TN
Mar. 28, 1896
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Elizabeth Ann Betterton - Research Note: He married Elizabeth Betterton. He was born in Greene Co., MO. First entry had 1828 as his birth year - stone reads 1838 - however, the 1828 is probably the correct date, because in 1860 he was listed as age 31 and in 1870 he was age 42, and also in 1880 he was age 54. The census also confirms Tennessee as his birth place. Son of John Henry Goodnight and Mary Margaret "Peggy" Condor. Ancestors Unlimited
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GOODNIGHT, George Martin Sept. 1, 1845 Mar. 10, 1904
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Son of John Henry Goodnight and Mary Ann Stockton. He was married to Elizabeth McCoy, July 5, 1864. - March 12, 1904, Cassville Democrat - After the death of Postmaster Goodnight, his bondsmen, J. M. Bayless, T. M. Allen, D. P. Pharis, A Hessee, S. D. Thompson, and T. S. Frost, a majority of whom request T. M. Allen to take charges of the office and conduct it until a new postmaster is appointed and qualified. - March 19, 1904, Cassville Democrat - Mrs. Mary Goodnight, mother of the late G. M. Goodnight, age 89 years, attended her son during his fatal illness. Wm. H. and Sheridan Goodnight, brothers also attended him. Note
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GOODNIGHT, George Washington Apr. 17, 1855 June 25, 1937 SSW: Adelia - Research Note: Son of George Martin Goodnight and Elizabeth Ann Betterton. - Goodnight Plot Stone Census
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GOODNIGHT, Henry Weakley Feb. 6, 1825
Giles Co., TN
May 5, 1902
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: His wife was Eliza Ann Patrick. - Civil War Veteran. Henry filed for his pension on June 23, 1880 and Eliza filed on July 5, 1902. - Bio by Carol Smith: Henry Weakley Goodnight was born Feb. 6, 1825 in Giles, Tennessee, USA as the eleventh child of John Henry Goodnight and Mary Margaret Condor. He had eleven siblings, namely: George Martin, John Henry, Rachel, Nancy, David, Margaret Ann, Elijah, Green, Susan, Betsy, and Elizabeth. He died May 5, 1902 in Purdy, Barry, Missouri, USA. When he was 24, He married Eliza Ann Patrick,daughter of John Patrick and Abigail Zornes, May 2, 1849 in Barry, Missouri, USA. He lived in Benton, Greene, Missouri in 1850. In 1855, the three sons of John H. came to Stone's Prairie in Barry County, about five miles south of what is now Monett. The sons John Jr., Henry Weakley, and George Martin all found homesteads in the immediate neighborhood. On Mar. 1, 1860, he homesteaded 40 acres of land in Barry County. He lived in Capps Creek, Barry, Missouri, USA 1870, and homesteaded another 80 acres of land on Dec. 30, 1871. He lived in Capps Creek, Barry, Missouri, USA 1880. He lived in Kings Prairie, Barry, Missouri, USA 1900. (Due to changes in the land boundaries, he may have been in the same location this entire time). Henry Weakley Goodnight died on May 5, 1902 and was buried in the Goodnight Cemetery, N. of Purdy, MO. Upon his death Henry's brother George Martin set aside a plot of ground for a graveyard and his father was the first to be buried there. This has become the final resting place of a great many of the family and has come to be known as the Goodnight Cemetery. It is located about one fourth mile east of State Highway 37, and about five miles south of Monett. - Cassville Republican, Oct. 31, 1901 - Henry W. Goodnight, an uncle of Postmaster Goodnight of Cassville, lies in a very critical condition at his home near Purdy, the result of a stroke of paralysis, which befell him about one month ago and which affected the lower half of his body. He is one of the old and respected residents of Barry County, being 76 years of age, and having resided continuously in this county since 1856. Online Newspapers
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GOODNIGHT, Infant Son Aug. 10, 1893
Barry Co., MO
Nov. 18, 1893
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Infant son of P. S. and T. A." - Research Note: Pleasant Sherman and Tennessee Alice (Thomas) Goodnight were the parents. Note
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GOODNIGHT, John F. Sept. 23, 1860
Barry Co., MO
Aug. 19, 1863
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Eliza E. - Inscription: "Children of G. M. and E. A. Goodnight" - Research Note: Daughter of George Martin Goodnight and Elizabeth Ann Betterton. Note
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GOODNIGHT, John Henry Sept. 13, 1815
Giles Co., TN
Sept. 20, 1880
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Mary A. Stockton - Research Note: John married Mary Ann Stockton, Nov. 9, 1842 in Christian Co., MO. Son of John Henry Goodnight Sr. and Mary Margaret Condor. Could be a footstone for someone else. - J. G. Note
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GOODNIGHT, John Henry Sr. June 10, 1774
NC
Oct. 27, 1859
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Reference: A Glance Back in Time: John and Mary (Stockton) Goodnight Family, Article by Georgia Farwell - Ancestors Unlimited Vol. 8, No. 4 pp. 78- 80. John Goodnight was married to Mary Margaret Condor, Mar. 14, 1805, Washington Co., KY. John was born in NC or in Giles Co., TN. Could be a footstone for someone else - J. G. - New Stone Headstone
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GOODNIGHT, Jonathan David Jan. 9, 1860 Dec. 19, 1922 SSW: Mattie - Research Note: His father was Henry Weakley Goodnight and his mother was Eliza Ann Patrick. - July 3, 1913, Cassville Republican - Bethel News: J. D. Goodnight lost a fine red cow killed by lighting Sunday night, June 29. It was valued at $50. - Bethel News: J. D. Goodnight and son, Maloy, were shopping in Monett Saturday. Note
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GOODNIGHT, L. A. (PATRICK) Nov. 5, 1831
Putnam Co.,Indiana
Mar. 20, 1906 Research Note: Eliza Ann "Liza" Patrick was a daughter of John Patrick and Abigail Zornes. Eliza Ann married Henry Weakley Goodnight on May 2, 1849 in Barry, Missouri. They were the parents of William, Margaret, Joseph, Matthew, Sara, Jonathan, George, Thursey, Mary, Morris, Martha, Cynthia and Lelia. Note
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GOODNIGHT, Lera M. Sept. 7, 1886 Nov. 2, 1906 Inscription: "Dau. of J. D. and Mattie Goodnight" Photo
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GOODNIGHT, Linley Clarence Jan. 18, 1879 Feb. 11, 1947
Rural Monett,Barry Co., MO
SSW: Minnie L. Goodnight, 1884-1954 - Research Note: Linley was a son of George Martin and Elizabeth (Betterton) Goodnight. Lee Goodnight was the informant on the death certificate. In 1880, on the Barry Co., MO, Census, Lenley/Linley was listed as age 1 year old. Headstone
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GOODNIGHT, Maggie (BARNES) Oct. 9, 18?? Sept. 2, 1882 Inscription: "Wife of J. D. Goodnight, Dau. of M. C. and L. A. Barnes" - Research Note: Daughter of Rev. Mathew C. Barnes and Liluletta Townsend. Note
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GOODNIGHT, Martha Mattie (TODD) Mar. 5, 1865 June 28, 1954 SSW: Jonathan D. Research Note: Daughter of Andrew Jackson Todd and Evodias "Oda" Caroline Marbut. She married Jonathan D. Goodnight, Aug. 3, 1884 in Barry Co., MO. - December 4, 1913, Cassville Republican - Bethel News: Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Goodnight of this place visited the latter's parents Uncle A. J. Todd, Sunday evening. Note
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GOODNIGHT, Mary Ann (STOCKTON) June 9, 1826
Overton Co., TN
Mar. 24, 1908
Stone's Prairie,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: John Goodnight - Research Note: They married November 9, 1842, in Christian Co., MO. Her birth year may have been 1827. - September 2, 1905, Cassville Democrat - Mrs. John Goodnight of Stones Prairie, age 80 years took sick Saturday morning and serious hopes are entertained for her recovery. She is the widow of the late John Goodnight and the mother of the late Geo. M. Goodnight. Mrs. J. A. Sartin of Benton County, Mrs. and W. H., and T. S. Goodnight of near Monett. - Obit: Mary Ann Goodnight died at her home on Stones Prairie in Barry Co., MO. Wife of John Goodnight. Daughter of John Stockton and Lucretia Daniel. Born in Overton Co., TN June 9, 1826. Her parents died when she was 5 and an older brother, Thomas Stockton, took care of her. She married John Goodnight in Greene Co., MO on Oct. 6, 1842. Came to Barry Co. in 1856. Had 10 children: the late George M. Goodnight of Cassville was the oldest; F. M. and J. J. died in infancy and Dicey J. Stinnet is deceased. Mrs. S. J. Sartin of Cole Camp; W. H. Goodnight of Carterville; Miss M. E. Goodnight, Mrs. S. A. Robbins, Mrs. E. E. Garey and P. S. Goodnight are all of Monett. Funeral was at New Salem Church and Burial in Goodnight Cemetery. Monett Times Obit
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GOODNIGHT, Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Sept. 27, 1856
Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
Apr. 3, 1934
Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Single at time of death, of cerebral apoplexy. Parents were John Henry and Mary Ann (Stockton) Goodnight of TN. The Goodnight family has her birth date as Sept. 27, 1856, so does the stone, and her name as Mary Elizabeth Goodnight. Daughter of John Henry Goodnight and Mary Ann Stockton. Note
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GOODNIGHT, Minnie Lee (ROBERTSON) Aug. 17, 1884
Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
Oct. 1, 1954
At Home, Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Linley C. Goodnight - Research Note: Daughter of Joseph Robertson and Sarah Jones. Lee Goodnight of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - L. C. Goodnight married Minnie L. Robertson on Sept. 7, 1911 in Barry Co., MO. Death Certificate
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GOODNIGHT, Pleasant Homer Aug. 30, 1900
Barry Co., MO
Apr. 26, 1901
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Son of P. S. and T. A." - Research Note: Pleasant Sherman and Tennessee Alice (Thomas) Goodnight were the parents. Note
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GOODNIGHT, Pleasant Sheridan Apr. 6, 1868
Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
May 14, 1941
Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Alice - Research Note: He was a son of John Goodnight, Jr. and his wife Mary Ann Stockton, both born TN. Mrs. Alice Goodnight of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Pleasant Sheridan Goodnight married Tennessee Alice Thomas on October 19, 1887 in Barry, Missouri. They were the parents of eight children. Note
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GOODNIGHT, Rena D. Jan. 5, 1885 Feb. 1, 1891 Inscription: "Dau of J. D. and Mattie Goodnight" Photo
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GOODNIGHT, Sarah E. (HAGLER) Nov. 9, 1854 Jan. 8, 1874 SSW: Francis Marion Goodnight - Research Note: Daughter of Abraham L. Hagler and Eliza Esther Lee. Married Francis on Feb. 16, 1873. Note
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GOODNIGHT, Tennessee Alice (THOMAS) June 26, 1868
Barry Co., MO
June 21, 1953
At Home, Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: P. S. Goodnight - Research Note: She was a daughter of David Reuben Thomas and his wife Mesa Amanda Catherine Safrona McCoy. Mrs. Leonard Teel of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Pleasant S. Goodnight married Alice Thomas on Oct. 17, 1889 in Barry Co., MO. Note
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GOODNIGHT, Viola July 13, 1902 June 4, 1904 Inscription: "Dau. of M. D. and M. A." - Research Note: Daughter of George McDonald "Mack" Goodnight and Minerva Ann Butler. Note
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GOODNIGHT, William Oliver Apr. 8, 1878 June 3, 1880 Inscription: "Son of G. M. and E. Goodnight" - Research Note: He was a son of George Martin and Elizabeth (McCoy) Goodnight Note
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J. F. H. No Date No Date Research Note: Probably a foot marker. Photo
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HEARN, Marsha Diane Dec. 26, 1957
Quantico, VA
Jan. 19, 2006
St. John's Hosp.,
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
Research Note: Temporary Maker - Fohn Funeral Home - Phyllis' Note: Her obit reads that she was married to Dennis Wood but buried under the name of Hearn. She was a daughter of William L. and Marcella Irene (Hunter) Hearn. She was united in marriage to Dennis James Wood. She was preceded in death by her mother, Marcella Saunders; two daughters, Elizabeth Ann and Elaina Irene Hearn; a grandson, Miguel Hearn and a sister, Lauretta Ann Farwell Henne. She last worked as a long haul truck driver. - New Stone Online Obit
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HOUCHIN, Assie Sept. 13, 1892 Mar. 20, 1896 No Date Photo
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HOUCHIN, David Sept. 14, 1895 Mar. 30, 1896 No Date Photo
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HUFFMASTER, James Taylor 1870 Mar. 4, 1910
State Hosp., Nevada,
Vernon Co., MO
Research Note: His son James Huffmaster married Zenver Eden, a daughter of Jonathan and Margaret Arminta (West) Eden. He was a photographer. Parents and date of birth not known on the death certificate. Age was given as 40. W. W. Noland of the hospital was the informant. Cause of death was general paralysis of the insane. - Maybe the son of John Huffmaster and Sarah Ellen Blinn. - Another Photo Note
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JOHNSTON, S. M. No Date No Date No Data Photo
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C. L. No Date No Date Research Note: Could be G. L. Photo
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LAMP, Eugene Eldridge "Jiggs" July 2, 1916
Verona, MO
June 27, 1967
Aurora Hosp.,
Aurora,
Lawrence Co., MO
SSW: H. Avanell - Inscription: "Wed Nov. 28, 1946" - - Research Note: Double stone has 1916 as his birth date, and the military stone has 1915 as his birth date. Death certificate has 1915. Son of Adam Lamp and Ruth Ann Crouch. His wife was the informant. - Military Stone - Inscription - "Missouri TECH 4 CO D 81 INF TNG BN - WORLD WAR II" Death Certificate
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LAMP, Hazel Avanell (SEXTON) (WORMINGTON) (CLINTON) Mar. 20, 1926
Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
Mar. 30, 1997
At Home, Aurora,
Lawrence Co., MO
SSW: Eugene "Jiggs" - Inscription: "Wed Nov. 28, 1946" - Research Note: Daughter of Robert N. Sexton and Gladys I. Long. She retired in 1989 from Missouri Rehabilitation Center, Mount Vernon, where she had worked as a licensed practical nurse. She married Eugene "Jiggs" Lamp on March 28, 1946, at Purdy. He died on June 27, 1967. - Hazel first married Logan A. Wormington, he died in 1962. Eugene Lamp was her second husband, died in 1967. Her third husband was Ramie Oshel "Ray" Clinton. Obit
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LAMP, Jerrod E. No Date Sept. 27, 1974 Another Stone Photo
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LAMP, Judy Nell Oct. 23, 1950 Oct. 23, 1950 Inscription: "Infant" - Research Note: Daughter of Eugene Eldridge "Jiggs" Lamp and Hazel Avanell Sexton. Note
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LEE, Arthur Apr. 15, 1883
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Mar. 31, 1951
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
Research Note: He was a retired farmer. Parents not known on the death certificate. No wife given. Joe Maritan (nephew) of Monett, MO was the informant. - Son of John Wesley Lee and Mary Ann Goodnight. Death Certificate
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LEE, Carman Mar. 29, 1908 Jan. 1, 1910 SSW: Dorres Lee - Inscription: "Our Darling Babies - Carman Mar. 29, 1908 - Jan. 1, 1910 - Sons of G. P. and L. E. Lee" - Research Note: Son of George Pleasant Lee and second wife Laura E. Robberson. Headstone
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LEE, Dorres June 27, 1905 Nov. 30, 1909 SSW: Carman Lee - Inscription: "Our Darling Babies - Dorres Jun. 27, 1905 - Nov. 30, 1909 - Sons of G. P. and L. E. Lee" - Research Note: Son of George Pleasant Lee and second wife Laura E. Robberson. Dorres was a twin to Dessie Marie. Headstone
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LEE, Ellis Nov. 8, 1875 Dec. 1, 1875 Broken stone reset with death date buried. Inscription: "Our Ellis, son of J. W. and M. A. Lee" - Research Note: Son of John Wesley Lee and Mary Ann Goodnight. Headstone
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LEE, Grace B. Jan. 15, 1888 May 14, 1888 Inscription: "Grace B., Dau. J. W. and M. A. Lee" - Research Note: Daughter of John Wesley Lee and Mary Ann Goodnight. Note
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LEE, Horace Jan. 15, 1888 May 14, 1888 Inscription: "Son of J. W. and M. A. Lee" - Research Note: Son of John Wesley Lee and Mary Ann Goodnight. Note
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LEE, Infant Daughter Nov. 9, 1886 Nov. 12, 1886 Inscription: "Dau. J. W. and M. A. Lee" - Research Note: Daughter of John Wesley Lee and Mary Ann Goodnight. Headstone
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LEE, John W. Apr. 27, 1847 Nov. 18, 1907 Research Note: Headstones for his entire family were placed in a group. - John Lee, died Nov. 18, 1907, at his home north of Monett. He was a farmer, and was buried in Goodnight Cemetery, Nov. 20, 1907. The funeral was at Pisgah Church at 2:30 p.m. - John Lee was a son of William Wheeler and Caroline Coleman (Smith) Lee. He married Mary Ann Goodnight in Barry Co., MO, Mar. 9, 1870. Could be a footstone for someone else. - J. W. L. Headstone
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LEE, Maggie Nancy (SYNDER) Sept. 12, 1877 Oct. 24, 1900 Inscription: "Maggie - Wife of G. P. Lee" - Research Note: First wife of George Pleasant Lee. George, age 22, married Nancy M. Snyder, age 22, on Dec. 20, 1899 in Barry Co., MO. George, age 27, second married Laura E. Robberson, age 24, on Aug. 7, 1904 in Barry Co., MO. Headstone
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LEE, Mary Ann (GOODNIGHT) Dec. 11, 1852
Barry Co., MO
Dec. 27, 1926
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Headstone adjacent to John W. Lee. - Mary Ann Lee, born Barry Co., MO. Funeral Dec. 29, 1926, services 2:30 at Monett, died Dec. 27 1926, cause was influenza, age 76 yrs, 16 days. She was married, and born Dec. 11, 1850. Buried Goodnight Cemetery, Barry Co. Father was George Goodnight and mother was Elizabeth Ann Betterton, who was born in Tennessee. Mrs. Allidena Lee of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Headstone
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LEE, Minta A. Feb. 20, 1889 Nov. 24, 1891 Inscription: "Minta A., Dau. of J. W. and M. A. Lee - Research Note: Daughter of John W. Lee and Mary Ann Goodnight. Note
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LLOYD, Sybel (SCHAFFER) April 13, 1929
Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
Feb. 23, 2018
Lacoba Homes, Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of the late Sam and Bertha Schaffer. She was united in marriage to George Lloyd in 1944 in Cassville, Missouri; he preceded her in death in 1967. She was a homemaker and a member of the Chapel of Grace Church in Monett. Bennett-Wormington
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MARBUT, Armel Feb. 24, 1905 Jan. 30, 1907 SSW: Burel - Inscription: "Our Darling Babies - Sons of F. T. and M. M. Marbut" - Research Note: Son of Finus Tillman Marbut and Millie Arminta Patton. Note
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MARBUT, Burel Aug. 11, 1903 Jan. 17, 1907 SSW: Armel - Inscription: "Our Darling Babies - Sons of F. T. and M. M. Marbut" - Research Note: Son of Finus Tillman Marbut and Millie Arminta Patton. Note
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MARTIN, Amandy C. Mar. 9, 1840 Feb. 19, 1904 SSW: Noah - Research Note: Stone has the same birth date for Amandy and Noah. According to 1880 Census, she was born about 1843 and given as the wife of Noah Martin. Callaway Funeral Home records state her husband was named Sheridan which was her son, not her husband, and she was a widow at time of death. Census
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MARTIN, Anna C. Oct. 7, 1901 Oct. 8, 1901 Inscription: "Dau. of P. S. and N. J." - Research Note: Daughter of Phillip Sheridan Martin and Nancy J. Melton. Note
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MARTIN, John S. June 20, 1870 Nov. 11, 1883
Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Son of N. B. and M. C. Martin" - Research Note: Born Searcy Co., AR. - Age at death 13 years 4 months, 21 days - Occupation listed as "Farmer" - Cause of Death heart disease. Buried Nov. 12, 1883. Son of Noah B. and Mandy C. Martin. Census
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MARTIN, Noah B. Mar. 9, 1840 Sept. 20, 1880 SSW: Amandy C. - Research Note: Stone has the same birth date for Amandy and Noah. Son of James B. Martin Jr. and Elizabeth Dean Melton. Census
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MARTIN, Phillip Sheridan Mar. 20, 1867
MO
Aug. 3, 1911
Shoal Creek,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Son of Noah B. Martin and Amanda "Mandy" Martin. Sheridan Martin married Nancy Melton on Mar. 20, 1899 in Cassville, Barry Co., MO. According to his death certificate he was buried in Purdy Cemetery but his stone is in Goodnight Cemetery. The cause of death was typhoid fever. MO Marriage Records
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NISKERN, Burl Aug. 22, 1891
Barry Co., MO
Feb. 28, 1893
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Burl Son of W. A. and Emmie J. - Gone to Rest" - Research Note: Son of Wilford Abraham Niskern and Emma J. Young. Headstone
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NISKERN, John Snyder No Date No Date Civil War stone - Inscription: "Co. F 76 ILL INF" - Research Note: Son of Marcus Niskern/Kniskern and Nancy Margaret Synder. He married Arrena Betterton born 1846. She second married John P. Bandy on May 20, 1877 in Barry Co., MO and is buried at Bethel Cemetery. Note
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NISKERN, Josie (YOUNG) Abt. 1859 Nov. 30, 1880 Inscription: "Wife of W. A. Niskern - Aged 21 years" - Research Note: Emma Josephine was the wife of Wilford Abraham Niskern. Wilford was the son of Marcus Niskern and Nancy Margaret Synder. W. A. Niskern married Emma Young on Oct. 18, 1888 in Lawrence Co., Mo. Census
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NISKERN, Marcus 1824 Oct. 16, 1892
Rural Monett,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Nancy Margaret - Inscription: "Aged 68 yrs, 2 mos" - Research Note: Son of Philip and Hannah (Slingerland) Kniskern. His wife was Nancy Margaret Snyder. Headstone
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NISKERN, Nancy Margaret (SNYDER) July 29, 1823
NY
Feb. 25, 1917
Rural. Monett,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Marcus - Research Note: She was single and a daughter of John and Margaret (Young) Snyder, both born NY. Pneumonia was the cause of death. P. Synder of Monett, MO was the informant. - March 3, 1917, Cassville Democrat - Nancy Kniskern Dead: Mrs. Nancy M. Kniskern died at the home of a daughter on Kings Prairie, Feb. 24, age 94 years of la grippe. Interment was made in the Goodnight Cemetery between Purdy and Monett. She had long been a resident of this county and was held in high esteem by her acquaintances. Death Certificate
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OLIVER, Norma Rue (SAFLEY) Feb. 4, 1928
Wattis,
Carbon Co., UT
Jan. 4, 2016
At Home, Wheaton,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Lewis and Rue (Rich) Safley. On February 14, 1946, in Elmo, Utah she was united in marriage to Vernell Charles Oliver, who preceded her in death on May 11, 2004. Also preceding her in death were her parents; one son, Rodney and two brothers, Lamar and Leon. Norma grew up and received her education in Wellington, Utah. As a young lady she loved to play softball. She was a member of the riding club and had been president of Lady Luck Riders in Wellington, Utah. Dancing was another of her favorite things to do. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. McQueen Funeral Home
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OLIVER, Rodney Lee Sept. 28, 1949
Price, UT
Jan. 11, 2012
At Home, Exeter,
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Vietnam Vet" - Research Note: He was the son of Vernell Charles and Norma Rue (Safley) Oliver. He was preceded in death by his father; two uncles, Edward "Teddy" Grant Oliver and John Oliver and one aunt, Larie Johansen. Rod grew up and received his education in Price, Utah. He was a cattle farmer and enjoyed working with his cows. In 1987, he moved from Wellington, Utah, to Barry County to make his home. He was a cowboy by heart. - Back of Stone McQueen Funeral Home
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OLIVER, Vernell Charles Mar. 13, 1925
Elmo, UT
May 11, 2004
VA Hosp.,
Fayetteville, AR
Inscription: "PFC US ARMY - WORLD WAR II, BSM PH - THE COWBOY RIDES AWAY" - Research Note: He was the son of Charles LeGrant and Mabel Cora (Tucker) Oliver. His wife was Norma Rue Safley. He was an Army veteran and a self-employed carpenter. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, Wellington Mountaineer Riding Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Wheaton Saddle Club, Carbon County Search and Rescue in Utah, and was past president of the Carpenter's Union and Humbug Cattlemen's Association. He married Norma Rue Satley on February 14, 1946 in Elmo, Utah. He was preceded in death by one brother, Fred Oliver. McQueen Funeral Home
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POINTS, Bessie May 8, 1900
Barry Co., MO
Aug. 24, 1900
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Infant Son of J. F. and N. A. Smith - Inscription: "Dau. of J. R. and N. A." - Research Note: Daughter of John R. and Nary. - 1900 Census, Kings Prairie, Barry, Missouri - John Points, head, born Sept. 1878 IL, age 21; Nary, wife, born Jan. 1884 MO, age 16; Bessie E., daughter, born May 1900 MO, age 1 month. Census
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POINTS, Nary Ann (BUTLER) Jan. 19, 1884 May 1, 1904 Inscription: "Wife of J. R. Points" - Research Note: Researchers say she was the daughter of Edward Porter Butler and Mary Ellen Goodnight. However, MO Marriage Records show that Mary Ellen Goodnight, age 28, didn't marry Edward Butler, age 37, until Feb. 10, 1895. She may have taken the name Butler after her mother's marriage. John Points, age 21 of Aurora, MO, married Nary Butler, age 16 of Purdy, MO, on Aug. 1, 1899 in Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO. Her mother, Ellen Butler, gave consent. MO Marriage Records
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ROBBERSON, Drucill Aug. 6, 1904 July 10, 1905 Research Note: Daughter of Thomas Robberson and Ollie Belle Gano. - August 13, 1904, Cassville Democrat - Born to Thos. Robberson and family, at Madison Mill, Aug. 6, a daughter. - Cassville Democrat, July 8, 1905 - Thomas Robberson's 11 month old babe buried in Goodnight Cemetery. Note
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ROBBERSON, Lena May Dec. 14, 1900 Aug. 20, 1902 Research Note: Daughter of Thomas H. Robberson and Ollie Belle (Gano) Dixon. Headstone
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ROBBERSON, Neomie Feb. 10, 1897 Mar. 6, 1897 Research Note: Daughter of Thomas H. Robberson and Ollie Belle (Gano) Dixon. Headstone
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ROBBERSON, Ollie Belle (GANO) (DIXON) Mar. 8, 1868 Nov. 6, 1904 Inscription: "At Rest - Wife of T. H. Robberson" - Research Note: Obituary indicates that she died Nov. 5 - age 36. Mrs. Thomas Robberson - Daughter of William Grove Gano and Naoma Hensel. She first married George W. Dixon and second Thomas H. Robberson. - March 19, 1904, Cassville Democrat - Mrs. Thos. Robberson of Madison Mill was very sick with a severe pain in her head. - Cassville Democrat, November 12, 1904 - Mrs. Thos. H. Robberson died Thursday morning at the Madison Mill, of a complication of diseases, age 36 years. The remains were laid to rest Friday in the Goodnight Cemetery. Rev. Ennis conducted services at the grave. She had been sick since Aug. 6, and bore her suffering with Christian fortitude. She was a member of the M. E. Protestant Church. In his sore affliction, Mr. Robberson wills the sympathy of all the acquaintances. She left four children, the youngest three months old, to mourn her death. Mrs. Robberson was a daughter of W. G. Gano, Parkville, MO. Headstone
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ROBBERSON, Rachael C. (GOODNIGHT) Aug. 31, 1865 Sept. 10, 1891 Inscription: "Wife of T. H. Robberson" - Research Note: She was a daughter of George Martin Goodnight and Elizabeth Ann Betterton. Census
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ROBBERSON, Thomas H. Sept. 19, 1850
TN
May 28, 1917
Flat Creek Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: According to his death certificate he was married and a son of Daniel Robberson and mother's maiden name Hays, both born TN. A. E. Robberson of Purdy, MO was the informant. The cause of death, "Supposed to be valvular heart disease - coroner did not think it necessary - hence an inquest was held. Probably acute indigestion." - According to the obit, he was married 4 times. He first married Malinda Waltrip on June 4, 1874 in Barry Co., MO, died in 1893 and is buried in Eugene Gates Cemetery. Thomas second married Rachel C. Goodnight on Dec. 20, 1885 in Barry Co., MO, she died in 1891. He third married at age 43, Ollie Belle (Gano) Dixon on Apr. 28, 1894 in Monett, MO, died in 1904. - May 3, 1894, Cassville Republican - Licensed to Wed: Thomas H. Robberson, 43, Purdy and Olive B. Dixon, 26, Parkville. - Married, Saturday, April 28th, at Monett, Thomas H. Robberson of Purdy and Mrs. Olive Dixon of Parkville, Mo. Rev. S. M. Richardson officiating. We trust that he will not be kept so busy at home rendering lullabies as to take him from his favorite work, teaching singing in which he has done some excellent service. - His fourth wife was Martha J. Hankins, married on Nov. 17, 1909 in Barry Co., MO. - November 27, 1909, Cassville Democrat - Marriage License: T. H. Robberson and Martha J. Hankins, Cassville. T. H. Robberson married M. J. Hankins on Nov. 17, 1909 in Barry Co., MO. - June 2, 1917, Cassville Democrat - Thomas H. Robberson Dies very suddenly - Another home has been visited by death and the spirit was beckoned to depart from this earth and go hence to its reward. The summons came sudden and apparently without pain, at the age of 66 years, 8 months and 7 days. Thomas H. Robberson died Saturday evening, May 26, 1917, at his home in the Oak Ridge neighborhood, about 5 miles northeast of this city. He had been out doing some choiring about his feed lot and returned to the home, feeling badly and his wife met him in the yard and told him he had better go in the house and lay down, when he died suddenly. He was born in Tennessee, Sept. 19, 1850, and when a boy his parents moved to Barry County and he had made this county his home since. He had lived near Purdy, this city and near Golden. He had been married four times and his last wife, Mrs. Martha Robberson survives him. The children of the first marriage are: Elmon and Mrs. Mattie Henderson of Purdy, and Ora E. Robberson of Scapula, Okla.; the children of the second marriage are: Mrs. Jas. Jefferson and Mrs. Norman McNabb of near Cassville and Wm., whose address is unknown; of the third marriage: Ferrell Robberson of Sapulpa, Okla., and Emil and Leo of Cassville. His health had been bad for some time and he had been on the gradual decline. The day of his death, he spent several hours at the store at Oak Ridge and seemingly was feeling fairly well. The body was conveyed Monday to New Salem Church on Kings Prairie where Rev. J. W. Ennes conducted services and interment was made in the Goodnight Cemetery near the church. - Cassville Republican, August 27, 1904 - G. R. Brown was shot accidentally by Thos. Robberson, Saturday night, near the Madison Mill. It seems Robberson has a watermelon patch, which some boys had invaded and Mr. Robberson sent the Brown boy to scare them out, and had to shoot to scare them out. Mr. Robberson went a little later, and as the Brown boy was shooting to run the boys out, Robberson thought Brown was one of the invaders, shot Brown with a double barrel shot gun, loaded with fine shot, not hurting him badly as he was at the reunion Wednesday. - June 9, 1917, Cassville Democrat - Local And Personal: J. W. Ennes attended the funeral of T. H. Robberson last week. They were friends of 45 years. Headstone
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ROBBINS, Della J. Mar. 12, 1898
MO
Mar. 9, 1969
St. Vincent's Hosp.,
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Daughter of Loring Clark Robbins and Samantha Ann Goodnight. Monett, MO resident. Never married. George N. Robbins of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Census
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ROBBINS, Loring Clark May 29, 1859
Iroquois Co., IL
Jan. 8, 1925
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Loring Clark Robbins married Samantha Ann Goodnight, Nov. 14, 1881, and was the son of Cornelius and Jeanette (Gandol) Robbins. - Plot Stone Census
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ROBBINS, Luella (HARPER) Feb. 26, 1877
WV
Aug. 3, 1913
MO
Research Note: Louella married Bert Robbins August 5, 1903 in Barry Co., MO. - Monett Times, August 7, 1913 - Mrs. Bert Robbins Dead: Mrs. Bert Robbins died Friday, morning, August 1, at the home of her brother, Dr. Robert Harper, at Afton, Okla. Funeral services were held Sunday at New Salem church near Monett, conducted by Rev. Francis Goodnight. Interment was made in the Goodnight Cemetery. The deceased was a young woman of much intelligence and lovely Christian character. Her name before her marriage to Bert Robbins was Luella Harper. She taught school a number of years in Barry County and stood high in her profession. She was married in 1903. She was the mother of four daughters who survive her. She was ill for a time with tuberculosis. Six months before her death she left her little family with relatives and went to Afton, Okla., to receive medical treatment from her brother. The disease had too firm a hold, however and her brave fight for health was unrewarded. Dr. Harper, Mrs. Harper and Misses Clara and Margaret Harper were present at the funeral. Online Obit
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ROBBINS, Mary C. 1889 1892 Research Note: Daughter of Loring Clark and Samantha Ann (Goodnight) Robbins. Note
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ROBBINS, Maude 1887 1888 Research Note: Daughter of Loring Clark and Samantha Ann (Goodnight) Robbins. Note
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ROBBINS, Samantha
Ann (GOODNIGHT)
Mar. 27, 1859
Barry Co., MO
Dec. 7, 1946
Los Angeles, CA
Research Note: Wife of Loring "Loren" Clark Robbins. She was a daughter of John and Mary Ann (Stockton) Goodnight. Headstone
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RUNDLE, Wilbur Lee June 7, 1939
Terele, KS
May 11, 1999
Cox Medical Center,
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
Inscription: "Loving Husband and Father" - Research Note: Son of Arthur and Iva (Simmons) Rundel. He moved to Monett 28 years ago, was retired from Wells Aluminum Corporation of Monett, and was a member of Faith Church. He married Dorothy Loyd on May 27, 1963, in Webb City. - Wilbur Lee Rundle, age 24, married Dorothy Lee Lloyd, age 15, on May 27, 1963 in Webb City, Jasper Co., MO. Jane Lloyd, mother of Dorothy Lee Lloyd, has given consent to the said marriage. Russell Mallet, probate Judge, has waived the three day waiting period. - Another Photo Cassville Democrat
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SARTIN, Fredie Abt. 1880 Sept. 26, 1882
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Son of Rev. J. A. and S. J., Aged 1 y., 9 m., 25 d." - Research Note: Son of Rev. John Alexander Sartin and Sarah Jane Goodnight. - Footstone Note
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SARTIN, Mama V. No Date No Date Inscription: "Dau. of J. A. and S. J. Born __" - Research Note: Name given as Mamie V. in Goodspeed's 1888 History of Barry Co. Daughter of Rev. John Alexander Sartin and Sarah Jane Goodnight. Goodspeed
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SARTIN, Nellie M. Nov. 29, 1876 Apr. 28, 1877 Inscription: "Dau. of J. A. and S. J." - Research Note: Daughter of John Alexander Sartin and Sarah Jane Goodnight. Note
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SEXTON, Bobby Lee May 5, 1932
Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
May 2, 1963
State Hosp.,
Nevada,
Vernon Co., MO
Inscription: "Our Son" - Research Note: Son of Robert N. and Gladys I. (Long) Sexton. Twin to Norma Dee. Cause of deth was Chronic Brqain Syndrone wiht convulsive Disorders. He had a fractured back, paralyzed from the waist down. He had jumped from a window. He had been in the state hospital for 13 years and 12 days. Death Certificate
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SEXTON, Gladys I. (LONG) July 20, 1902 Oct. 4, 1985 SSW: Robert N. - Research Note: Daughter of George E. Long and Effie E. Boswell. Note
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SEXTON, Robert Newton Feb. 28, 1894 July 6, 1974 SSW: Gladys I. - Research Note: Son of Harrison "Harry" Maynard Sexton and Sarah Elizabeth Goodnight. - Military Stone - Inscription - "PFC US ARMY" Census
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SEXTON, Roy E. June 21, 1891 Feb. 23, 1892 Inscription: "Son of H. M. and S. E. - Aged 8 Mo, 2 Ds" - Research Note: Son of Harrison "Harry" Maynard Sexton and Sarah Elizabeth Goodnight. Note
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SMITH, Infant Son No Date No Date SSW: Bessie Points - Inscription: "Infant son of J. F. and N. A. Smith" - Research Note: Bessie Points is the daughter of John R. Points and Nary Ann Butler. Maybe this is a first marriage for Nary? Note
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SNYDER, Esther Ann (NISKERN) Nov. 19, 1847
NY
Jan. 12, 1918
Rural Monett,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Peter O. - Research Note: Daughter of Marcus Niskern/Kniskern and Nancy Margaret Synder. Headstone
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SNYDER, Flora Feb. 14, 1869 Nov. 13, 1869 SSW: Willie - Inscription: "Daughter and Son of P. O. and E. A. Snyder" - Research Note: Children of Peter Ottman Snyder and Ester Ann Niskern/Kniskern. - Another Photo - Another Photo Headstone
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SNYDER, John Edward Oct. 5, 1875 Oct. 28, 1901 Inscription: WEEP NOT, HE IS AT REST" - Research Note: Son of Peter Ottman Snyder and Ester Ann Niskern/Kniskern. Headstone
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SNYDER, Peter Ottman Nov. 17, 1837
NY
May 30, 1917
Rural Monett,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Esther A. - Research Note: He was married and a farmer and a son of John and Margaret (Ottman) Snyder. His wife was the informant. - Holly Hoffman gives his father as Abraham Snyder. Peter's wife was Ester Ann Niskern, daughter of Marcus Niskern/Kniskern and Nancy Margaret Snyder. Their children were William, Flora, Earnest A., John Edward, Nancy M., Elmer, Frank, and Stella. - Goodspeed's History of Barry Co. gives P. O. Synder as a jeweler in 1897. - June 9, 1917, Cassville Democrat - P. O. Snyder died May 30, 1917, at his home in Monett, aged near 80 years. In 1869 or 70 he came to Barry County and located in Kings Prairie township, where he owned a farm. In the early seventies he moved to Cassville and had charge of the Barry County Advocate, a publication that was devoted to the interests of the "tad pole" party as it was called and after two or three years lease of life it passed out. Mr. Snyder was a good printer in his day and time and published a neat newspaper. After his newspaper experience in this city, he returned to his farm on Kings Prairie where he continued to reside until sometime last year, when he moved to Monett. He was a native of New York state. He was a good man and citizen and enjoyed respect and confidence of all his acquaintances. He was a member of the Protestant Methodist Church. Rev. R. S. Stribling conducted funeral services at his late home and interment was made in the Goodnight Cemetery on Kings Prairie. Headstone
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SNYDER, Willie Mar 1, 1867
IL
Nov. 28, 1870
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Flora - Inscription: "Daughter and Son of P. O. and E. A. Snyder" - Research Note: Children of Peter Ottman Snyder and Ester Ann Niskern/Kniskern. - Another Photo - Another Photo Census
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STINNETT, Dicey Isabelle (GOODNIGHT) Jan. 7, 1863 Dec. 8, 1885 SSW: Stella - Research Note: Wife of Francis Marion Stinnett, married on Oct. 23 1884. Daughter of John Henry Jr. and Mary Ann (Stockton) Goodnight. - Another photo Online FGS
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STINNETT, Stella Dec. 8, 1885 Dec. 8, 1885 SSW: Dicey (mother) - Research Note: Daughter of Frances Marion Stinnett and Dicy Isabelle (Goodnight) Stinnett. Note
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Mary Homesley
STRINGER, Arbizena Lucinda (GOODNIGHT) Mar. 23, 1860 Sept. 13, 1892 Inscription: "Wife of Wm. Stringer" - Research Note: Daughter of George Martin Goodnight and Elizabeth Ann Betterton. - A. L. Goodnight married William Stringer on June 24, 1888 in Barry Co., MO. MO Marriage Records
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STRINGER, Luther Lindley Jr. Aug. 17, 1917
Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
Sept. 7, 1918
Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Son of Luther and Lottie Stringer. - Sept. 12, 1918 Cassville Republican - The little 13 months old babe of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Stringer died at the home of its grandparents Sat., after a few days illness of throat trouble. We extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved mother and father. The funeral was at New Salem Sunday. The body was buried in Goodnight grave yard. Online Newspapers
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STRINGER, Martha Jane (GOODNIGHT) Jan. 3, 1854 May 16, 1921 Inscription: "Wife of Wm. Stringer" - Research Note: Martha was a daughter of George Martin and Elizabeth Ann (Betterton) Goodnight. William Stringer married Arbizenia Lucinda Goodnight June 24, 1888 and she died Sept. 13, 1892 and then he married her sister, Martha Jane Goodnight, October 7, 1897, in Barry County. Daughter of George Martin Goodnight and Elizabeth Ann (Betterton) Goodnight. Note
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SWISHER, Betty Louise (PHILLIPS) May 15, 1924 July 9, 2002
Cox South Hosp.,
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
Research Note: Inscription: "Married Aug. 26, 1943" - Age 78 years old. Monett Times
July 11, 2002
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SWISHER, Maynard Leroy Apr. 2, 1923
McCracken, KS
Sept. 25, 2013
At Home,
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Married Aug. 26, 1943 - Sealed Aug. 19, 1969" "US Submarine - World War II Veteran" - Research Note: He was the son of Jobe and Blanche (Nickel) Swisher. Maynard enjoyed his childhood in Kansas, even through the Great Depression. He joined the Navy at age 17 and was a proud veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Maynard met his sweetheart, Betty Phillips, in San Diego and they were married 10 days later. They were married for nearly 60 years before Betty passed away. Maynard was an electrician for many years in Idaho and California before retiring in Missouri. Maynard is preceded in death by his wife, Betty, brothers Edward and Lyle, sister Mildred, and grandson Darrin. Fohn Funeral Home
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WARF, Mary Jane (GOODNIGHT) Mar. 31, 1865 June 6, 1895 Inscription: "Wife of S. L. Warf" - Research Note: Mary Jane Goodnight married Spencer Lewis Warf, in Barry County, Mar. 30, 1886. She was a daughter George Martin and Elizabeth (McCoy) Goodnight. Spencer died May 14, 1945 and was born Sept. 10, 1858, buried in Monett IOOF Cemetery. MO Marriage Records
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WARF, Ohmar Feb. 7, 1888 May 28, 1888 Inscription: "Son of S. L. and Mollie" - Research Note: Son of Spencer Lewis Warf and Mary "Mollie" Jane (Goodnight) Warf. Photo
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