Horner Cemteery
Barry Co., MO
Both North and South
Index O - Q

SSW = Shares Stone With

Name Born Died Research Notes & Inscriptions Researcher or Resource
OBITZ, Alfred A. Aug. 21, 1868
Plainfield, NJ
Apr. 2, 1940
St. John's Hosp.,
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
Research Note: Son of Herlar? Anton Obitz born Loreaine, France and Kathryn Angeline Ausdat? born Brooklyn, NY. His wife was Susan Kieth. Joe Genbaugh was the informant on the death certificate. - Cassville Republican, Dec. 18, 1919 - A. A. Obitz who a few years ago owned a farm south of Cassville has returned from his family to this community where they mean to locate. They have lived at Cambridge, Md., since leaving here. Mr. Obitz says they are delighted to get back to Barry County which he says has the finest climate in the world. Their finest are pleased to have them return. Death Certificate
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OBITZ, BEATRICE A. Sept. 18, 1902 Oct. 2, 1914
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Dau. of Alfred A. and Susan A." - Research Note: Daughter of Alfred Obitz and Susan Alice Kieth. - Cassville Republican, October 8, 1914 - Beatrice, 12 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Obitz, south of town, died Friday afternoon of typhoid fever. Interment was made Sunday at the Horner Cemetery following funeral services held at the house in charge of Rev. T. H. Hickman. The family have the heartfelt sympathy of the public. - Another Stone - SSW: Burrill H. - Inscription: "Peace Be Unto You" - On the 1999 transcribed the top of the stone reads: "Our Dear Little Bee". Online Obit
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OBITZ, Burrill H. Jan. 22, 1905 Feb. 24, 1922 SSW: Beatrice A. - Inscription: "Peace Be Unto You" - Research Note: Son of Alfred Obitz and Susan Alice Kieth. Note
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OBITZ, Susan Alice (KIETH) Aug. 19, 1876
Jackboro, TX
May 5, 1953
At Home,
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
Research Note: Wife of Alfred Obitz. Daughter of John H. and Mary Lou Kieth. Spelled KIETH on both her and Alfred's death certificates. Keith Obitz, of the same address as Susan, (2912 W. Olive, Springfield, MO) was the informant on the death certificate. Death Certificate
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PATTON, Orbie James Oct. 18, 1911
Scott Co., MO
Oct. 8, 1993
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Son of Grover Cleveland Patton and Mary Buchanan. His first wife, Gladys M. Patton is buried at Monett IOOF Cemetery with a double stone for she and Orbie J. The inscription on his side says "Buried in Cassville, MO". At age 75, he married Emma Jean (Adams) Wormington, age 56, on May 11, 1986 in Joplin, Jasper Co., MO. She is buried in Horner Cemetery. - IOOF Stone Census
MO Marriage Records
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PAYTON, Evalee (GARNER) Oct. 13, 1900
Barry Co., MO
May 29, 1970
Mt. Vernon,
Lawrence Co., MO
Inscription: "Mother - The Lord Is My Shepherd" - Research Note: She was married to Charles Everett Payton, son of John James and Dovey Louise (Bailey) Payton and was a grandson of America (Simpson) and Elijah Bailey. He was buried in Peace Valley Cemetery, Anderson, McDonald Co., MO. She was a daughter of Joseph Marion and Martha Melvina Henrietta (Ernest) Garner. Note
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PEAK, Betty Lou (BENNETT) 1931 1999 SSW: Robert - Research Note: Named in her brothers' obits at Arnhart Cemetery. Daughter of Ralph Manford Bennett and Willia Mildred Thomas. Note
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PEAK, Robert June 17, 1912
Winnsboro, SC
July 3, 1963
General Hosp.,
Kansas City,
Jackson Co., MO
SSW: Betty Lou - Research Note: Son of Solomon Thomas Peak and Lillie Henson. WW II Veteran. Betty Lou Peak was the informant on the death certificate. Death Certificate
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PENDERGRAFT, Lillie Mae (BECK) Oct. 27, 1931
Kiowa, OK
June 28, 2005
St. John's Hosp.,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Gone Fishin" - Research Note: She was a daughter of Grover C. and Smithie L. (Hilburn) Beck. Children were James Price, Sheila K. Lloyd, Celia Faye Robbins, Karen Sue Robbins, and Lucinda M. Patterson. She was a cook at various restaurants and attended Mt. Zion Church. She married Robert L. Pendergraft on November 15, 1982, and he preceded her in death October 12, 1990. She was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. Granddaughter
Rebecca Smith
Fohn Funeral Home
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PENNINGTON, Richard Morris Aug. 9, 1946
Pierce City,
Lawrence Co., MO
Oct. 28, 1946
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Funeral home records listed him as a son of Burley Pennington, born KY, and Dorothy Thomas, born Springfield, MO. Note
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Death Certificate
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PHILLIPS, Henry George Aug. 5, 1922 Apr. 18, 1984 Inscription: "PFC US ARMY WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Son of Frank and Mamie Phillips. Census
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PIERCE, Perry Everett Dec. 12, 1896
Eldon, MO
Sept. 15, 1989
Branson, Taney Co., MO
Inscription: "US NAVY WORLD WAR I" - Research Note: SSDI gives his last residence as Branson, Taney Co., MO. WW I registration card says his father was born in NY, NY. He was living in Kansas City MO and working at Hohn Mfg. Co. His nearest relative was D. C. Pierce of Fort Adams, RI. - 1940 Census, Corsicana, Barry, Missouri - Perry Pierce, head, age 43, born MO, lived in Newton Co., MO in 1935, farmer; Gladys, wife, age 30, born MO; Margaret, daughter, age 9, born MO. SSDI
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PREDDY, Beulah R. (SANDERS) Aug. 20, 1899
AR
June 17, 1978
MO
Research Note: Beulah Sanders married Thomas Preddy in Barry County, MO, during the week of June 15, 1916. A notice of their marriage was given in the Cassville Republican. Daughter of Daniel Sanders and Sarah Gray. Note
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PREDDY, Daniel Boyd "Danny" Sept. 16, 1960
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Nov. 29, 1994
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Son of Gerald and Pauline (Boyd) Preddy. Obit
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PREDDY, Gerald Laverne Aug. 30, 1917
MO
Aug. 11, 1998
MO
SSW: Pauline E. - Research Note: He was a son of Thomas Jefferson and Beulah (Sanders) Preddy. - Photo of Gerald and Pauline - Submitted by Don Cummons Census
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PREDDY, Georgia Rose (CUMMONS) June 18, 1921
Barry Co., MO
Apr. 23, 1962
Muncie, IN
SSW: Robert E. - Inscription: "At Rest" - Research Note: She was a daughter of Richard and Emily Marie (Haddock) Cummons. - Photo of Georgia - This photo is of Georgie Rose (Cummons) Pretty and her children. She is buried in Horner Cemetery and was the wife of Robert E. Preddy. She was a daughter of Richard & Emily Marie (Haddock) Cummons. - Submitted by Don Cummons Note
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PREDDY, Haidee Love (LINVILLE) Oct. 23, 1863
NC
July 27, 1935
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Wife of George Frank Preddy. Daughter of Emanuel Linville born NC and mother's maiden name was Mitchell born NC. J. D. Preddy of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Frank died in OK. - See the family history with photo at this link. Death Certificate
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PREDDY, Pauline Elizabeth (BOYD) June 11, 1921
Greensburg, KS
Oct. 30, 2008
Republic,
Greene Co., MO
SSW: Gerald L. - Research Note: Cassville resident. Daughter of Walter and Gretchen (Krug) Boyd. She was united in marriage August 24, 1940, at Mt. Vernon, Missouri, to Gerald Preddy, who preceded her in death on August 11, 1998. Preceded in death by her parents; a son, Daniel Boyd Preddy and a daughter, Jerry McGuire. Survived by one son and two daughters. Photo
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Barry Co. Advertiser
Nov. 5, 2008
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PREDDY, Regina J. May 29, 1964 June 1, 1964 Research Note: Daughter of Gerald L. Preddy and Pauline Elizabeth Boyd. Note
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PREDDY, Robert Earl "Bob" Aug. 20, 1919
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Aug. 23, 2004
At Home, Cassville,
Barry Co. MO
SSW: Georgia R. - Research Note: He was a son of Thomas Jefferson and Beulah (Sanders) Preddy. He was an Army Air Corps veteran. He had been a salesman for General Motors in Michigan. He moved to Cassville in 1963 where he co-owned and operated Preddy's Grocery, Cassville Tool and Machine Shop, Cassville Tool Service, and Preddy's Used Cars. He also was a cattle farmer. He was a member of Seven Valley Play Boys musical group. He was a member of the Baptist Church in Butterfield where he was a Deacon. He married Virginia Carnes Reed on September 9, 1963, in Berryville, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Georgia; and three brothers, George, T. J., and Gerald Preddy. - Photo of Bob Note
Donna Cooper
Online Obit
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Bob's Photo
Don Cummons
PREDDY, Thomas Jefferson, Jr. July 28, 1925 June 17, 1941
MI
Research Note: He was a son of Thomas Jefferson and Beulah (Sanders) Preddy. According to the family history, T. J., age 16, drowned in Michigan. Brother's Obit
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PREDDY, Thomas Jefferson, Sr. Dec. 27, 1892
Winston-Salem, NC
July 10, 1963
Cassville Hosp.,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: His wife was Beulah Sanders. Son of Frank Preddy and Haidee Linville. Bob Preddy of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - January 27, 1917, Cassville Democrat - Leonard Mitchell has purchased the interest of Tom Preddy in the Star Theater. - Cassville Republican, June 13, 1918 - Tom Preddy has a new machine and everything up in good condition for his moving picture shows at the Opera House. He will appreciate your patronage. - Cassville Republican, Aug. 28, 1919 - Attempted Hold Up: Two men attempted to hold-up Tom Preddy Friday night as he went home after the moving picture show which Mr. Preddy conducts at the Opera House. He frequently goes to and from his home by a back ally leading south from Main street and did so Friday night. A short distance before reaching home two men confronted him and demanded that he hold up his hands. He turned and ran toward town and called for City Marshal Wolfenbarger. Later R. H. Barber left the cafe for his home in the same part of town knowing of the attempt to hold up Preddy carried a gun along with him and discovering a man near his home he fired a t him. At the same time another man was seen by Wolfenbarger to be running across the field toward the creek. - Cassville Republican, Oct. 30, 1919 - Will Nickell, Tom Preddy and Paul Mattingly are at work on the erection of a wireless receiving station here. These men declare that they will soon be ready to receive news by wireless. Death Certificate
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PREDDY, Virginia Belle (CARNES) (REED) Oct. 14, 1923
Pea Ridge,
Benton Co., AR
May 28, 2007
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was a daughter of John Quincie Adams and Charlotte (Harris) Carnes. She was united in marriage to Burl Reed, who preceded her in death. On Sept. 9, 1963, she married Robert Preddy, who died Aug. 23, 2004. She was also preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, J. C., Carl, Bennie and Cloe and three sisters, Gracie, Gladys and Ina. Cassville Democrat
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PRICE, Jackie Leroy July 12, 1937 Oct. 16, 1938 No Data Photo
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