Gunter Cemetery - Surnames A - Z
SSW = Shares Stone With
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALDRIDGE, Frances Lorene (HAWORTH) | Jan. 23, 1936 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 17, 1998 | SSW: Lanny Ross - Inscription: "Married April 3, 1955" - Research Note: Daughter of Loren Clinton Haworth and Frances Jane Holloway. - Another Stone - Back of Stone | 1999 Transcription Photos Diana Cope SS Claims Index Phyllis Long |
| ALDRIDGE, Kenny Ray | Mar. 23, 1959 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 21, 2020 Mercy Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Lanny Ross and Frances Lorene (Haworth) Aldridge. He was a 1977 Purdy High school graduate and went on to become a well-known heavy equipment operator. Kenny worked many years for Kenny Singer Construction in Aurora, until his retirement, making many friendships along the way. Kenny was preceded in death by his mother. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| ALDRIDGE, Lanny Ross | Aug. 19, 1934 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 30, 2022 Freeman Hosp., Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
SSW: Frances Lorene - Inscription: "Married April 3, 1955" - Research Note: He was the son of Samuel Ellis and Gertie Elizabeth (Smith) Aldridge. On April 3, 1955, he was united in holy matrimony to Frances Lorene Haworth; she preceded him in death on March 17, 1998. He married Ruth Owens, and she passed away on January 25, 2019. Following graduating from Monett High School in 1952, he worked at Moss' Market in Monett. Following that he worked at Armour's in Monett. He and his brother owned and operated Lucky 7 Café in Monett, and Lanny later became a milk hauler. He started to work at Vaisey-Bristol and Jumping Jacks in Cassville, and continued with the company when it relocated to Monett; he then returned to Cassville to work at Justin Boots. He was a Sheriff's Special Deputy during Vernon Still's administration and a member of the Barry County Sheriff's Posse. In addition to his wives and parents, Lanny was preceded in death by one son, Kenny Ray Aldridge, four brothers, and four sisters. - Back of Stone | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| ALDRIDGE, Ruth Irene (KEETON) (OWENS) | Nov. 3, 1937 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 25, 2019 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of the late H. Guy and Hallie (Beck) Keeton. She was united in marriage on November 7, 1999 in Monett to Lanny Aldridge. She was a seamstress and owner of Rio Creations in Monett and was a member of the Gunter Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents: H. Guy and Hallie; three brothers: Clarence Keeton, ,Don Keeton, and James Keeton; two sisters: Marilyn Drollinger and Maurine Hash and one grandchild: Steven Lee Wallace and one step-grandchild: Chad Owens. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| AMOS, Dortha Ann (PERKINS) | Sep. 21, 1941 Fresno Fresno, CA |
July 7, 2023 Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas, Rogers, Benton Co., AR |
Research Note: She was the daughter of James Bernard and Marjorie (Skelton) Perkins. Dortha married Buddy Joe Amos on January 24, 1959 in Cassville, Missouri, who preceded her in death on April 21, 2021. Also preceding her in death were her parents; two sisters, Ollie Mae Williamson and Irene Newell and one great-grandson, Ollin Amos. Surviving are her three loving children; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law. Soon after her birth Dortha moved with her parents and siblings to Cassville, Missouri where she attended and graduated from Cassville High School. In 1959 she and Bud moved to Kansas City where she graduated from cosmetology school. After graduation they moved to Excelsior Springs in 1963 where she opened her own hair salon in Excelsior Springs and another salon in Richmond, Missouri; she worked as a stylist for 40 years until her retirement. After retiring they moved to the Amos Family Farm in 2004, a third-generation farm. They loved to travel and visited every state in the United States as well as parts of Canada, British Columbia and the Bahamas. Dortha enjoyed attending auctions, camping, sewing, and gardening. She was an excellent cook and was a skilled oil and acrylic painter. Dortha was a faithful Christian and loved the Lord. She was a member of Gunter Methodist Church and a good servant to others. According to Dortha, "I am so thankful to the Lord for my salvation at the age 32. I am free indeed and looking forward to Home." | Fohn Funeral Home L. Pearce |
| ANGLE, Robert Ed "Bob" | Sept. 30, 1939 El Paso, El Paso Co., TX |
June 26, 2015 Cox Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Edwin Shirley and Edna (Cox) Angle. On December 21, 1961, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Anne Weaver. Bob grew up and received his education in El Paso, Texas, where he graduated from high school and the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). In 1976, he and his family moved from El Paso to Missouri and began teaching biology at Pierce City. He then taught for eighteen years at Washburn. His other full-time job was raising cattle and chickens. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| CARNEY, Billy Brooks | Dec. 26, 1925 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 8, 2001 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of William Addison Carney buried at Sparks Cemetery and Maud (Brooks) Houston buried at Sparks Cemetery under Houston. 75 years old at death. | Monett Times April 10, 2001 Mary Homesley Photo Diana Cope |
| CLARK, Dorothy Lee (CLARK) | Sept. 19, 1921 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
May 29, 2008 Bates Co. Mem. Hosp., Butler, Bates Co., MO |
Research Note: Dorothy was born in Purdy, MO on Sept. 19, 1921 to Simon Walter and Nora (Shonk) Clark. Dorothy was very active in the Disabled Veterans Auxiliary. She is preceded in death by her husband Lloyd Clark, 2 brothers: Glenn P. Clark, and Roy Clark; and two sisters-in-laws: Fala N. Clark and Mildred Clark. Dorothy is survived by her 2 nephews, one niece, and many great nieces and nephews. | Obit Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| CLARK, Fala Noveta (KING) | Nov. 18, 1914 McDowell, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 9, 2004 Monett Health Care Center, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Glen Paul - Inscription: "Married July 5, 1934" - Research Note: Fala Noveta Clark, age 89, of Eagle Rock, died March 9, 2004, at Monett Health Care Center. She was born November 18, 1914, in McDowell, and was a daughter of Joseph and Ida (Haworth) King. She married Glen Clark on July 5, 1934, and he preceded her in death October 13, 1993. | Photo Diana Cope Note Donna Cooper |
| CLARK, Glen Paul | Feb. 5, 1914 | Oct. 13, 1993 | SSW: Fala Noveta - Inscription: "Married July 5, 1934" - Research Note: Son of Simon Walter Clark and Nora Stella Shonk. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| CLARK, Loyd Ralph | July 7, 1916 Pittsburg, Crawford Co., KS |
Nov. 22, 1990 | Research Note: Son of Harry N. Clark and Grace M. Trisler. His wife was Dorothy Lee Clark. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| CRAIG, Caroll Lavern | July 14, 1940 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 1, 2021 Circle of Life, Bentonville,AR |
Research Note: Cassville,Barry Co., MO resident. He was the son of Roy and Genevieve (Allison) Craig. On February 15, 1991 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas he was united in marriage to Sue Trotter. Preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers, Ray and Gerald; his first wife, Rayma and close friend, Don Trotter. Also preceding him in death were many deer, quail, moles and armadillos. Carroll grew up and received his education in Cassville, graduating from Cassville High School in 1958. He worked as a lineman and telephone repairman and was a farmer and cattleman. He served as a road commissioner and a Cassville School Board member for several years. He stated "I am at peace with God and look forward to going." Carroll's motto, "I had fun and I lived the life." | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| CRAIG, Rayma Elaine (HINSON) | July 24, 1939 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
June 27, 2018 At Home, Rural Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Ora Ray and Nadine (Fogg) Hinson. She was united in marriage to Carroll Craig (divorced) and to this union three children were born. Preceding her in death were her parents and one sister, Martha. Rayma received her education in Cassville where she graduated from high school. She was a life-long resident of Cassville. For a few years she was a secretary for Cassville Schools, and had been employed at Justin Boot and 4-Way Mini Mart. Most recently she was the receptionist at Ozark Health Herb Shop. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| HAWORTH, Francis Jane (HOLLOWAY) | Feb. 16, 1919 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Sept. 27, 1996 | SSW: Loren C. - Inscription: "Married Mar 21, 1935" - Research Note: Daughter of Asa Parker Holloway and Cattie Lillie Bell Ash. - Back of stone - Another Photo | 1999 Transcription Photos Diana Cope SS Claims Index Phyllis Long |
| HAWORTH, Loren Clifton | June 30, 1912 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 26, 2009 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Frances J. - Inscription: "Married Mar. 21, 1935" - Research Note: Purdy resident. Son of Leander and Edith (Hewlett) Haworth. He was united in marriage to Frances Jane Holloway March 21, 1935 in Cassville, Missouri and she preceded him in death September 27, 1996. Survived by two sons and two daughters. Along with his parents and wife, Loren was preceded in death by one daughter Lorene Aldridge, two brothers Floy and Lowell Haworth, and one sister Doris Patton. - Back of stone - Another Photo | Photos Diana Cope Barry Co. Advertiser Mar. 4, 2009 Phyllis Long |
| HAYES, Bobby Ray | Sept. 22, 1938 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
July 8, 2022 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of O.C. and Rose (Perkins) Hayes. On April 14, 1962 in Miami, Oklahoma he was united in marriage to Kay Nunnallee. Preceding him in death were his parents; four sisters, Lucille Hayes, Virginia Hayes, Louise Pryor and Ruby Barnett; three brothers, Red Hayes, Cotton Hayes and Slim Hayes. Bob attended school in Purdy, Missouri graduating from Purdy High School. Bob was employed with Contel, GTE and Verizon telephone companies as a lineman and telephone repairman for twenty-eight years from where he retired in November, 1992. He was a member and attended Gunter Methodist Church near Butterfield with Reverend Jerry Nickle as their pastor and friend from 1970 until Bob's health started failing. Bob and Kay were always in the same pew and enjoyed Jerry's "old-time" preaching and Norman Spain leading the "old-time" singing. Bob sang bass and always sang his parts. Burial will be at Gunter Cemetery in Butterfield. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| HAYES, Robert Lynn | Nov. 30, 1962 Monett Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 6, 2024 Mercy Hospital, Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Bobby and Kay (Nunnallee) Hayes. On Aug. 22, 2015 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas he was united in marriage to Tamela Pointer, who survives. Also surviving are his mother; three sons; one daughter; one brother; one sister and seven grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his father, Bobby Hayes and one brother, Ernie Hayes. Robert grew up and attended school in Cassville, MO. He was a self-employed construction worker. Some of his favorite pastimes were hunting, fishing, archery, cooking and just being outdoors. He was a member of Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church. Gravestone marker photo on Findagrave. | Fohn Funeral Home L. Pearce Findagrave |
| HOFFMAN, Cory Lee | No Date | Jan. 19, 2005 | Research Note: Grandson of Jerry and Hazel Hoffman. | Jerry's Obit Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| HOFFMAN, Hazel Mae (HOLMAN) | Mar. 24, 1944 Denison, Grayson Co., TX |
Feb. 20, 2015 Lacoba Homes, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Ernest and Gladys (Stubbs) Holman. On July 22, 1966, in Dinuba, California, she was united in marriage to Jerry Hoffman. Preceding her in death were her parents. Hazel was a graduate of Reedley High School, in Reedley, California. Thirty-six years ago she moved from Milpitas, California to Missouri to make her home. Her passion in life was taking care of her family. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| HOFFMAN, Jerry Lee, Sr. | Oct. 11, 1943 Pleasant Hope, Polk Co., MO |
Feb. 5, 2019 Cassville, Barry Co., MO. |
Research Note: He was the son of Homer and Margerette (Burns) Hoffman. On July 22, 1966 in Dinuba, California, he was united in marriage to Hazel Holman, who preceded him in death on February 20, 2015. Also preceding him in death were his parents and one grandson, Cory Hoffman. Jerry received his education in Haywood, California. Before moving to Missouri he was an electrical switchboard builder for Safety Switchboard in California. He had also been employed as a truck driver. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| HOLLOWAY, Dorothy Marie (PRIER) | July 17, 1918 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Apr. 5, 1996 | SSW: Earl Woodrow - Inscription: "Married Aug. 12, 1936, Precious Lord Take My Hand" - Research Note: Daughter of Simon A. Prier and Lulu E. Nickle. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| HOLLOWAY, Earl Woodrow | Jan. 26, 1914 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
June 11, 1991 | SSW: Dorothy Marie Holloway - Inscription: "Married Aug. 12, 1936, Precious Lord Take My Hand" - Research Note: Son of Asa P. Holloway and Cattie Ash. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| HOLLOWAY, James Michael | July 19, 1966 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
June 7, 2020 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of the late Jimmy Earl and Linda (Patton) Holloway. He was united in marriage on May 19, 2001 in Monett to Sherry (Stockton) Holloway. He was a member of the Gunter Methodist Church in Butterfield, Missouri. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| HOLLOWAY, Jimmy Earl | Aug. 7, 1937 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
June 27, 2018 At Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of the late Earl and Dorothy (Prier) Holloway. He was united in marriage on July 4, 1957 in Monett to Linda Patton. He was a member of the Gunter Methodist Church near Butterfield and was part of the Monett National Guard. Jim was a 1955 graduate of Purdy High School and after graduating started his career working for a poultry company in Cassville, he later changed jobs and began working for Armour poultry processing in Monett. He became a supervisor, working until the 1970's. In June 1985, when Tyson Foods added a second shift, he joined Tyson and became the second shift manager. Around 1990 he became the personnel manager for Tyson's plant in Green Forest, Arkansas, and commuted from Monett for that job. He later returned to the Monett plant and became personnel manager, the position he held when he retired. He was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Dorothy; one daughter Vicki Holloway in 1980 and his sister Judy Spain. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| HOLLOWAY, Linda Gail (PATTON) | Dec. 23, 1939 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 5, 2019 At Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of the late Winford and Faye (Walton) Patton. She was united in marriage on July 4, 1957 in Monett to Jimmy Holloway; he preceded her in death on June 27, 2018. She was retired from Wal-Mart in Monett, Missouri and a member of the Gunter Methodist Church near Butterfield, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents: Winford and Faye; her husband Jimmy; one daughter: Vicki Holloway in November of 1980, one brother: David Patton and three sisters: Joy Disler, Sandra Parrish, and Sharon Welde. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| HOLLOWAY, Vicki Lynn | Nov. 12, 1960 | Nov. 21, 1980 | Inscription: "The Lord is My Shepherd I Shall Not Want - Psalms 23" - Research Note: Daughter of Jimmy Earl Holloway and Linda Patton. | Father's Obit Phyllis Long 1999 Transcription Photo Diana Cope |
| KING, Jerry D. | Dec. 1, 1934 Dakota City, Humboldt Co., IA |
Mar. 6, 2015 At Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Earl and Zelma (Gochenouer) King. On April 5, 1952, he was united in marriage to Yvonne Johnson in Princeton, Missouri. He joined the United States Marines serving for three years, and later re-enlisted in the United States Air Force from which he retired. He served in the Korean Conflict, as well as the Vietnam War. Mr. King later worked as a deputy sheriff for Mercer County in Princeton, and worked at Fasco in Cassville for eight years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| KING, Yvonne (JOHNSON) | Apr. 23, 1935 Saline, MO |
Mar. 7, 2021 Bothwell Reg. Health, Sedalia, MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Robert and Mildred (McKinney) Johnson. On April 5, 1952, she was united in marriage to Jerry D. King in Princeton, Missouri; he preceded her in death on March 6, 2015. She was a homemaker for most of her life who stayed home caring for her children, always having being there, having meals ready, and warm hugs. In addition to her parents and husband, Yvonne was preceded in death by two brothers, Bricey Johnson and Jimmy Brawner. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| LONG, David Max | Feb. 1, 1941 Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS |
Sept. 19, 2018 Mercy Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: David Max Long of rural Butterfield passed away Sept. 19, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. He was born on February 1, 1941 in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Charles Bernola and Zuma Kathryn (Weatherly) Long. David moved to Barry County Missouri with his parents and family when he was three-years old. As a teenager he moved back to Hutchinson with his brother George. In 1961 he moved to Mesa, Arizona and on October 11, 1963, he was united in marriage to Phyllis E. Byrd. (Divorced in 1989). In 1963, shortly after his marriage to Phyllis, they moved to Los Angeles, California, where David worked for LA Paper Box and Board Mill. In 1973 they moved to Barry County Missouri where he remained for the rest of his life. David farmed, raised cattle, and was a truck driver for Tyson Foods, from which he retired. He married Wanda K. Wolf on October 21, 2004, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Although they divorced in 2007, Wanda continued to look after him and was a special friend. He is survived by his daughter Connie Mae and her husband John Corlett of Ash Grove, Missouri; two granddaughters, Amanda Jo and her husband Chase Higgs of Exeter, Missouri and Nicole Lynn and her husband Britten House of Butterfield, Missouri; three great-grandchildren, Emma, Addi, and Beau Higgs. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; eight brothers, Jim, George, Bill, Lloyd, John, Harold "Buster", Gary, and Errol; and two sisters, Betty (Long) Bartel and Beverly (Long) Garber. David attended school at Jenkins and Cassville. His favorite past-times were putting up hay and raising beef cattle. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, at Gunter Cemetery in Butterfield, Missouri, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Pastor Jerry Nickle will conduct the services.- Proven Mayflower Descendant. - Alden descent: (1) John Alden married Priscilla Mulliens (2) Elizabeth Alden married William Peabodie (3) Ruth Peabodie married Benjamin Bartlett Jr. (4) Ruth Bartlett married John Murdock Jr. (5) Janet Murdock married Stephen Tilson (6) William Tilson married Mary Ransom (7) William Tilson Jr. married Ruth Reynolds (8) Mercy Tilson married Samuel Alexander Erwin Jr. (9) William Stuart Erwin married Elizabeth Ann Catron (10) Nancy Elizabeth Erwin married Charles Sterling Weatherly (11) Zuma Kathryn Weatherly married Charles Bernola Long (12) David Max Long married Phyllis E. Byrd. - Back of New Stone - Old Stone - Back of Old Stone | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis (Byrd) Long |
| LOONEY, Dorothy (UTTER) | May 20, 1944 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 23, 2001 Walnut Lawn Skilled Nursing Center, Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Temporary Marker - Dorothy L. Looney, age 57, of Purdy, died December 23, 2001, at Walnut Lawn Skilled Nursing Center in Springfield. She born May 20, 1944, in Purdy, and was a daughter of Robert Calvin and Lois Lucille (Hilburn) Utter. She was a homemaker and for six years owned and operated Papa Joe's Diner in Purdy with her husband. She was a member of the Baptist Church in Butterfield. She married Danny Looney on May 7, 1967, in Exeter, MO. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Bob and Donnie Utter. | Photo Diana Cope Note Donna Cooper |
| MARBUT, Naomi Mae "Toots" (JINKS) | Dec. 14, 1920 Mason City, Custer Co., NE |
Dec. 10, 2012 Freeman West Hosp., Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
SSW: Oliver Clayton - Inscription: Rest in Peace" - Research Note: Naomi Mae "Toots" Marbut, 91, of Cassville, passed away Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, in Freeman West Hospital in Joplin. She was born Dec. 14, 1920, in Mason City, Neb., the daughter of Robert G. and Elsie Mae (Anderson) Jinks. On April 29, 1939, in Cassville, she was united in marriage to Oliver Marbut, who preceded her in death on June 1, 1986. Also preceding her in death were her parents; two brothers; and two sisters. Survivors include: two sons, Paul Sandberg and his wife, Ethel, of Pleasant Hill, and Gary Marbut and his wife, Darla, of Cassville; three daughters, Joyce Ward, of Springfield, Ruby Samberson and her husband, Robert, of Wills Point, Texas, and Kay Miller and her husband, Bill, of Joplin; one brother Cecil Jinks, of Locust Grove, Okla.; 13 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. She received her education in Nebraska and Cassville. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Gunter Methodist Church at Purdy and also attended services at Cassville First Baptist Church. Funeral services were held today (Wednesday) in Gunter Methodist Church, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home, Cassville. Rev. Jerry Nickle and Rev. James Weaver conducted the services. Burial was at Gunter Cemetery. - Another Photo | Photos Diana Cope Note Donna Cooper |
| MARBUT, Oliver Clayton | Apr. 29, 1920 | June 1, 1986 | SSW: Naomi M. - Inscription: "Rest in Peace" - Research Note: Son of Edmund Ellsworth Marbut and Maudie Viola Priest. - Military Stone - Inscription: "PFC US ARMY WW II" - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photos Diana Cope |
| NEWTON, Peggy Louise (ALLEN) | Dec. 31, 1933 Chillicothe, Livingston Co., MO |
Feb. 21, 2014 At Home, Marionville, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of the late James and Ida (Kerns) Allen. She was united in marriage on May 15, 1947 in Chillicothe to Walter Newton, he preceded her in death on April 18, 1996. She was a retired truck driver, homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Marionville, MO. She was preceded in death by both her parents: James and Ida and her husband Walter. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| NEWTON, Walter W. | Dec. 29, 1929 Hale, MO |
Apr. 18, 1996 At Home, Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Robert Gideon Newton and Nancy Jane Sparks. He moved to Butterfield in 1986. He was a truck driver. He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. He married Peggy Allen on May 15, 1947, Chillicothe. - Military Stone - Inscription: "US MARINE CORPS" - Inscription: "Trucking to Heaven" | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photos Diana Cope |
| NICKLE, Mary Louise (BLANKENSHIP) | Aug. 21, 1945 Jenkins, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 11, 2017 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Duane and Ollie Mae (Smith) Blankenship. On June 30, 1962 she was united in marriage to Jerry Nickle. Preceding her in death were her parents and one brother, Harold Blankenship. Louise was a graduate of Cassville High School and received her Bachelor's Degree from Missouri Southern in Joplin, Missouri. For several years she taught school, teaching kindergarten at Jenkins, math at Exeter and 3rd grade and kindergarten at Wheaton. She was a member of Gunter Methodist Church in Butterfield, Missouri, where she played the piano for forty-three years. She also taught Sunday School and was vacation Bible school director. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| NICKLE, Mary Marguerite (BROWN) | Feb. 23, 1923 Lawrence Co., MO |
Oct. 2, 2005 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Ray - Inscription: Married Feb. 1, 1941" - Research Note: She was a daughter of William "Ed" and Bertha (Wisely) Brown. On February 1, 1941, in Butterfield, she was united in marriage to Ray Nickle, who preceded her in death on March 3, 2000. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Carl and Paul Brown and one sister, Helen (Nickle) Coggins. | Photo Diana Cope Cassville Democrat Phyllis Long |
| NICKLE, Ray | Mar. 28, 1923 Granby, Newton Co., MO |
Mar. 2, 2000 South Barry Co. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Mary M. - Inscription: Married Feb. 1, 1941" - Research Note: Son of L. W. and Donnie (Box) Nickle. He was a lifelong Barry County resident. He owned and operated a diary farm most of his life and was a school bus driver for Butterfield and Cassville schools for 23 years. He was a member of Gunter Methodist Church in Butterfield. He married Mary Brown on February 1, 1941, in Butterfield, and she survives. He was preceded in death by six brothers and one sister. | Monett Times Mar. 7, 2000 Mary Homesley Photo Diana Cope |
| NOLL, Hazel Helen (PATTON) | Dec. 16, 1915 Barry Co., MO |
June 9, 2004 Mt. Vernon Care Center, Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Johnny - Research Note: She was the daughter of James and Mary (Mitchell) Patton. She was a homemaker and a member of Gunter Methodist Church near Butterfield. She married Johnny Noll on March 11, 1952, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, and he survives. Additional survivors include one sister, Opal Farmer of Cassville; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| NOLL, Johnny | June 6, 1919 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 18, 2005 Mt. Vernon Veterans Home, Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Hazel - Research Note: Johnny Noll, age 85, of Monett, died January 18, 2005, at Mt. Vernon Veterans Home following a brief illness. He was born June 6, 1919, in Barry County. He was retired from Tyson Foods. He was a member of New Life Freewill Baptist Church in Monett and an Army veteran of World War II. He married Hazel H. Patton on March 11, 1952, and she preceded him in death June 9, 2004. Son of Harry Michael Noll and Lula Lowery. - Military Stone - Inscription: "PFC US ARMY WORLD WAR II" | Monett Times Jan. 20, 2005 Mary Homesley Photos Diana Cope Note Donna Cooper SS Claims Index Phyllis Long |
| PARRISH, Christopher Laverne | Oct. 22, 1965 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 10, 2019 KU Health Center, Kansas City, KS |
Research Note: He was the son of the late Theodore and Sandra (Patton) Parrish. He graduated from Monett High School with the class of 1984 and furthered his education at the Draughon's Business College in Joplin. Chris had worked in the Healthcare Insurance industry for many years. | Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| PARRISH, Sandra Kay (PATTON) | May 17, 1941 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 16, 1997 | SSW: Ted L. - Inscription: "Married April 24, 1963" - Research Note: Daughter of Winford W. Patton and Anna F. Walton. Sandra K. Patton, age 22, married Theodore Laverne Parrish, age 31, on Apr. 24, 1964 in Monett, Barry Co., MO. - Another Photo | SS Claims Index MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photos Diana Cope |
| PARRISH, Theodore "Ted" L. | Oct. 23, 1932 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
June 4, 2010 Spokane Valley, Spokane Co., WA |
SSW: Sandra Kay - Inscription: Married April 24, 1963" - Research Note: He was a son of the late George and Juanita (Ball) Parrish. Ted served in the U.S. Army and the National Guard and was the owner and operator of Parrish Plumbing and Heating for over forty years retiring in 2004. He was a member of the Gunter Methodist Church in Butterfield, MO. On April 24, 1963, Ted and Sandra (Patton) Parrish were united in marriage in Monett. She preceded him in death on March 16, 1997. - Another Photo | Photos Diana Cope Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| PATTERSON, Jim Allen | July 15, 1936 Urbana, MO |
Jan. 25, 2019 | SSW: Linda Ann - Research Note: Son of William Dal and Nola Patterson. After high school, he enlisted in the Army and married Linda Ann Patterson. Jim Linda had one daughter. For the majority of Jim's life, he lived with Linda and Sandy in Cassville, Missouri. Over the years he owned the town's Sears and Roebuck Catalog Store, a trophy shop and sold cars. He worked at these jobs to make a living but he was only truly living when he was on the lake. Linda died from cancer in 1996 and Jim never totally rebounded from that. He worked at the boat dock later in his life until moving to Springfield to be close to his family. | Lohmeyer Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| PATTERSON, Linda Ann (WIMMELL) | Oct. 19, 1938 MO |
Jan. 22, 1996 MO |
SSW: Jim A. - Research Note: Daughter of Wilfred P. Wimmell and Sarah M. Rice. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| PATTON, Clara May (VOSBURGH) | Dec. 3, 1920 Monett Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 23, 2013 Miller, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Leamon - Research Note: She was the daughter of the late Vern and Effie (Alyea) Vosburgh. She was united in marriage on June 10, 1940 to the late Leamon Patton in Barry County Missouri. Clara is survived by one daughter; four brothers; one sister; two grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded by both her parents: Vern and Effie; husband: Leamon in 1986; and two sisters: Vivian Vosburgh and Dolly Dimple Vosburgh. - Another Photo | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photos Diana Cope |
| PATTON, Walton "Leamon" | Apr. 3, 1911 Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 28, 1987 | SSW: Clara May - Research Note: Son of James Cazey Patton and Mary Elizabeth Mitchell. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photos Diana Cope |
| PENNELL, Aaron Lynn | Aug. 5, 1969 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 24, 2002 MO |
Inscription: "Rodeo Was His Game, Cowboy Was His Name." - Research Note: Aaron Lynn Pennell, 32, of Purdy, died yesterday, February 24, from injuries sustained in a traffic accident. He was a 1987 graduate of Purdy High School, was a bull rider for 12 years with the Pro Rodeo Cowboy Association, and a steer wrestler for 10 years. He was a self-employed welder. He was a member of the Pro Rodeo Cowboy Association, Missouri Rodeo Cowboy Association, and American Cowboy Rodeo Association. He attended Gunter Methodist Church. He married Carol Graham on December 31, 1992. Son of Gabe Pennell and Linda (Pennell) Stratton. He was preceded in death by two grandfathers. | Monett Times Mary Homesley Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| PENNELL, Garry Roe "Gabe" | June 24, 1938 Pleasant Ridge, MO |
Oct. 7, 2022 At Home, Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of George and Lucy (Morlan) Pennell, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were one son, Aaron Pennell; one brother, George Pennell and one sister, Lois Moomaw. He was the son of George and Lucy (Morlan) Pennell, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were one son, Aaron Pennell; one brother, George Pennell and one sister, Lois Moomaw. He was a member of Gunter Methodist Church. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| PRIEST, Clarence Charles | Nov. 26, 1901 | Mar. 31, 1985 | Research Note: Son of Charles Reuben Priest and Sena Adeline Boyd. Still single in the 1940 census. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| PRIEST, Norman E. | July 25, 1920 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 21, 1974 | Inscription: "A Friend to All" - Research Note: Son of Charles Reuben Priest and Sena Adeline Boyd. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Photo Diana Cope |
| RAY, J. I. | June 23, 1923 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 13, 1981 | Inscription: "US ARMY WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Son of Herve A. Ray and Mary M. Chapell. His wife was Venita Fern Wolf. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| RAY, Venita Fern (WOLF) | July 10, 1929 Taney Co., MO |
Apr. 5, 1999 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Floyd Edgar and Beulah Frances (Linkous) Wolf. She married J. I. "Guy" Ray on November 13, 1951, in Berryville, Arkansas, and he preceded her in death December 13, 1981. She was preceded in death by one brother, Jimmy Wolf. | Williamson Funeral Home Phyllis Long Monett Times Diana Cope |
| RICE, Sarah Martha (WIMMELL) | July 2, 1908 Elsberry, Lincoln Co., MO |
Sept. 21, 1996 | Inscription: "Mother of Linda Patterson" - Research Note: Daughter of James T. Rice and Annie Wilson. She was married to Wilfred P. Wimmell. Apparently divorced? Wilfred died on Jan. 7, 1999 at age 94 in Springfield, MO. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SHEPHERD, Lee) | Sep. 15, 1960 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 10, 2024 At Home, Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Jim and Willodean (Swaffar) Shepherd. On July 21, 2000 in Purdy, MO he was united in marriage to Chris Harris, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Josh Wiseman and his wife Kanisha of Cassville, MO, Andy Shepherd and his wife Rebecca of Ozark, MO, and Jonathan Shepherd of Monett, MO; one daughter, Jessica Williams and her husband Curtis of Marshfield, MO; 12 grandchildren, Haeven, Roper, Brylee, Brinley, Jaycee, Chance, Noah, Kayin, Brock, Jackson, Clay, Owen, and one on the way, Houston, and a host of family and friends. Preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers, Eddie Shepherd and Craig Fellenstein; two grandchildren, Kolter and Cheyenne, and in-laws, Fred and Beverly Harris. Lee attended school in Cassville, graduating from Cassville High School in 1978 and then earned his Bachelor Degree in Business Management from College of the Ozarks. He owned and operated Shepherd Truck Lines for 35 years and retired in 2023. He was a very hard-working truck driver, farmer, husband, dad, papa, uncle and babysitter for his precious grandbabies. He enjoyed hunting and fishing while teaching his grandkids what it was all about. He went to all of the sporting events that his grandkids participated in. He loved to cheer for them. He dearly loved being around all his grandbabies. He loved his family with all his heart and he will be greatly missed. | Fohn Funeral Home L.Pearce FindaGrave |
| SMITH, Donald Enice | Sept. 28, 1916 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
July 9, 1997 | SSW: Shirle W. - Research Note: Son of Thurman Oliver Smith and Lula Ann Oaks. Working for the Sheriff's Department in Lynwood, Los Angeles Co., CA on his WW II Draft Card. | SS Claims Index WW II Draft Card Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SMITH, Shirle W. (WATERSTON) | Dec. 3, 1929 Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA |
Nov. 18, 1987 Los Angeles Co., CA |
SSW: Donald E. - Research Note: Daughter of Wilford W. Waterston and Margaret R. Garrett. | CA Birth Index CA Death Index SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SPAIN, Judy Anne (HOLLOWAY) | Aug. 15, 1941 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 16, 2016 At Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Earl and Dorothy (Prier) Holloway. On May 24, 1968, she was united in marriage to Norman Spain. Preceding her in death were her parents. Judy received her education at Purdy, Missouri, where she graduated from high school. She was a homemaker and life-long resident of Barry County, living most of her life in Purdy and the Butterfield Community. She was a member of Gunter Church at Butterfield, where she attended faithfully. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| STILLINGS, Mary Elizabeth | No Date | Oct. 3, 1988 | Research Note: Granddaughter of Clyde and Linda Thomas. | Linda's Obit Photo Diana Cope |
| THOMAS, Bobby Ray | Sept. 9, 1977 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 31, 2016 At Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Clyde and Linda (House) Thomas. Preceding him in death was one brother, Todd Allen Thomas and a niece Mary Elizabeth Stillings. Bobby was a graduate of Cassville High School and received an associate's degree in Springfield. He was a paramedic and for several years he was employed at Monett and Springfield, Missouri, Las Vegas, Nevada and McAlester, Oklahoma. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| THOMAS, Clyde Ray | Nov. 3, 1935 Hinton, Caddo Co., OK |
Feb. 18, 2018 Paragould, Greene Co., AR |
Research Note: He was the son of Ellis Lee Thomas and Essie Rebecca (Loper) Thomas. Upon graduating high school he enlisted in the United States Air Force serving his country proudly for four years. On September 4, 1964, he was united in marriage to Linda House; she preceded him in death on July 9, 2016. He retired from La Z Boy Manufacturing where he invented one of their key quality control procedures still used today. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two sons, Todd Thomas and Bobby Thomas; two grandchildren, Matthew Stillings and Mary Elizabeth Stillings; three brothers, Homer Thomas, Edward Thomas, and Theodore Thomas; and one sister, Pearl Thomas McDowell. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| THOMAS, Linda (HOUSE) | Nov. 8, 1944 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
July 9, 2016 At Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of William and Thelma (Lawrence) House. On September 4, 1964, she was united in marriage to Clyde Thomas in Butterfield. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sons, Todd Allen Thomas (buried in Maplewood Cemetery) and Bobby Ray Thomas; one granddaughter, Mary Elizabeth Stillings; and five brothers who all passed away during their infancy. | Obit Phyllis Long |
| TROTTER, Donald Lee | Dec. 14, 1940 Mulberry, Franklin Co., AR |
Apr. 25, 1981 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Evelyn Sue - Inscription: "Married June 22, 1968 - God Walks These Hills With Us" - Research Note: Son of Raymond Trotter and Neta F. Bateman. - Back of Stone | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photos Diana Cope |
| TROTTER, Evelyn Sue (CRAWFORD) | Apr. 5, 1946 | No Date | SSW: Donald - Inscription: "Married June 22, 1968 - God Walks These Hills With Us" - Research Note: Evelyn Sue Crawford, age 27, married Donald Lee Trotter, age 27, in Webster Co., MO. - Back of Stone | MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photos Diana Cope |
| WELDE, Sharon Lee (PATTON) | Feb. 18, 1948 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 11, 2002 Walnut Lawn Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Winford W. and Anna Faye (Walton) Patton. She was preceded in death by her parents, step-father, Carl Hultgren; one brother, David Patton; and one sister, Sandra Parrish. Sharon Lee Patton, age 23, married Bobby Jack Welde, age 21, on Sept. 18, 1971 in Monett, Barry Co., MO. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WISEMAN, Cheyenne Elizabeth | No Date | Sept. 16, 2020 | Research Note: Baby daughter of Joshua and Kanisha Wiseman, of Cassville, MO, passed from this life to her heavenly home on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Cheyenne is preceded in death by one brother, Kolter Chism; maternal great-grandfather, Howard Truster; and great-grandparents, Fred and Beverly Harris. Private family graveside service for Cheyenne will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Gunter Cemetery. | Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| WISEMAN, Orville, Lee Jr. | July 5, 1962 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 19, 2022 At Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Orville Lee Sr., and Shirley (Moore) Wiseman. Preceding him in death were his mother; one sister, Rita; one granddaughter, Cheyenne Wiseman and one grandson, Kolter Chism. Junior attended school in Cassville and Monett, graduating from Monett High School. After graduating he was employed by Ramey's as a meat cutter. He was of the Pentecostal faith. He married Christine Truster, divorced. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| WOLF, Billy Jack "Bill" | Apr. 9, 1942 Barry Co., MO |
July 23, 2018 At Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Floyd Edgar and Beulah (Linkous) Wolf. On November 18, 1961 he was united in marriage to Levina Turner. Bill received his education at Cross Hollows and Exeter, graduating from Exeter High School in 1960. For twenty-nine years he worked as a school bus driver and bus mechanic from which he retired. He was also a farmer. For twenty-five years he was a foster parent taking in sixty-eight children. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
