Horner Cemetery
Barry Co., MO
Both North and South
Index R - S

SSW = Shares Stone With

Name Born Died Research Notes & Inscriptions Researcher or Resource
REAMS, "Belle" Minerva Isabelle (HEFLEY) Jan. 23, 1868
Barry Co., MO
June 19, 1926
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: George W. - Research Note: Death certificate indexed as Minerva I. Reams. She was the widow of George Reams. Daughter of Joseph H. Hefley and Margaret Jane Murray, both buried at Horner Cemetery. Walter Reams was the informant. - December 7, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Mrs. Geo. Reams returned Saturday night from a visit with her brother, Bert Hefley, and wife at Proctor, Okla. - December 21, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Mrs. Geo. Reams returned Saturday night from a visit with her brother, Bert Hefley, and wife at Proctor, Okla. Death Certificate
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REAMS, Floyd July 7, 1896 Apr. 6, 1897 Inscription: "Son of G. W. and M. I." - Research Note: Son of George Washington Reams and Minerva Isabelle Hefley. 1999 Transcription
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REAMS, George Washington Dec. 5, 1859
Lawrence Co., MO
Jan. 8, 1925
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Belle - Research Note: Father given as Reams and mother's maiden name was Knight. W. D. Reams was the informant on the death certificate. He was the son of Phillip and Nancy Reams. - September 17, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Four children of George Reams' family, south of town, have typhoid fever. - September 8, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Mrs. Clyde Reams is very sick with typhoid fever at the home of George Reams. - July 13, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Personal and Local News: George Reams and Joe Hefley South of town leave this week for a visit with Bert Hefley and family at Westville, Okla. Bert is said to have tuberculosis and is very low. - Cassville Republican, Dec. 25, 1919 - Bert, little son of Mr. and Mrs. George Reams south of Cassville, has pneumonia. Death Certificate
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REAMS, Guy Jan. 23, 1904 Nov. 2, 1974 SSW: Helen - Inscription: "Love Lives On" - Research Note: Son of George W. Reams and Minerva Belle Hefley. - February 15, 1917, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Washburn Prairie: Guy and Joe Reams of Pasley visited at the home of their uncle, Chas. Hefley and family Saturday night and Sunday. Census
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REAMS, Guy Ronald Aug. 15, 1932
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Feb. 10, 1958
Veteran's Hosp.,
Kansas City,
Jackson Co., MO
Inscription: "Alive With Jesus" - Research Note: His wife was Sandra. Son of Guy Reams and mother not given on the death certificate. His mother was Helen Peterson. V. A. Hospital records was the informant. Pneumonia was the cause of death. Death Certificate
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REAMS, Helen (PETERSON) July 23, 1912 Jan. 16, 1993 SSW: Guy - Inscription: "Love Lives On" Photo
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REAMS, Jennie Aug. 16, 1894 Apr. 27, 1923 Research Note: Daughter of George W. Reams and Minerva Belle Hefley. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, May 9, 1918 - Geo. Reams and daughters, Misses Jennie and Jewette, spent Friday night at Chas. Hefley's and attended the pie supper. Census
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REAMS, Jewell Aug. 15, 1901 Sept. 28, 1937 Research Note: Daughter of George W. Reams and Minerva Belle Hefley. Jewell was a twin to Jewett. - Cassville Democrat, May 8, 1920 - Otis Fisher and family of Cassville, Mr. and Mrs. George Reams and daughter Jewel, and Mr. and Mrs. H. Dunn of Corinth, took dinner with Charles Hefley, Sunday. Census
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REAMS, Kenneth Eddie Sept. 8, 1934
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Jan. 1, 1935
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Reams - Our Baby" - Research Note: Son of Guy Reams born Barry Co., MO and mother's maiden name was Peterson born Ulysses, KS. Guy Reams was the informant. Death Certificate
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REAMS, Walter Daniel Mar. 9, 1886
Kiowa Co., KS
Dec. 19, 1959
Rural Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Son of George W. Reams and Isabelle Hefley. Jewette Neeley of rural Cassville, MO was the informant. - July 11, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Walter Reams, son of George Reams, south of town, got his first three fingers on his right hand badly mashed, the middle one broken, by two cog wheels on a binder, while cutting wheat Thursday of last week. Death Certificate
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REESE, Eli Dec. 18, 1905
Barry Co., MO
July 16, 1947
Winslow,
Navajo Co., AZ
Research Note: He was a son of Stephen Albert and Isabelle (Meador) Reese. He was run over by a train. Note
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REESE, Isabelle (MEADOR) Jan. 20, 1878 Mar. 19, 1914
Barry Co., MO
1999 Inscription: "Thou Faithful Unto Death and I Will Give Thee A Crown of Life" - Research Note: Daughter of Eli Wilson Meador and Lurana Vermillion. Isabelle Meador, age 23, married S. A. Reese, age 30, on Aug. 15, 1901 in Barry Co., MO. - Cassville Republican, March 26, 1914 - Dead: Mrs. Isabelle Reese, wife of Al Reese, died Thursday, March 19, 1914, at her home in this city, after a short illness, age 36 years, 1 month, and 29 days. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Meader, who reside south of town. A husband, five children, an infant babe survive. Besides her parents, she also leaves four brothers and five sisters. The funeral services conducted by Rev. John Elkins, were held Friday afternoon at 2 p.m., at the Horner Church and interment was buried in the cemetery near by. When 28 years of age, the deceased professed faith in Christ and lived a consistent Christian life. The husband, children, parents, and other near relatives have the sympathy of all in this deep sorrow. Online Obit
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REESE, K. Meador Mar. 17, 1914
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
June 13, 1914
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was an infant son of Stephen Albert Reese, born KY, and Isabelle Meador, born Barry Co., MO. Contributory cause of death was probably bottle fed. His mother Isabelle died Mar. 19, 1914 probably from child birth. Death Certificate
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REESE, Roy Jan. 1, 1901 Aug. 25, 1987 Inscription: "PVT US ARMY WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Son of Stephen Albert Reese and Isabelle Meador. Note
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REESE, Stephen Albert, Jr. Feb. 13, 1867
Cook Co., KY
July 26, 1957
Nevada,
Vernon Co.,MO
Research Note: He was a son of Stephen Albert Reese Sr. and Catherine "Kate" Cook. His wife was Isabelle Meador. State Hospital records was the informant. Note
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REIS, Thelma F. (SMITH) Apr. 4, 1921
MO
Nov. 17, 1947
Santa Clara Co., CA
Inscription: "Daughter" - Research Note: Wife of Dennis Reis. She was a daughter of George E. and Myrtle (Cooper) Smith. Note
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REYNOLDS, Anna Florence (SMITH) 1895 May 4, 1950 SSW: Thomas W. - Research Note: Daughter of George Smith and Sarah M. Towler. Anna F. Smith, age 17, married Thomas W. Reynolds, age 23, on May 12, 1912 in Barry Co., MO. - April 30, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Forest Grove News: Miss Effie Smith of Eagle Rock is staying with her sister, Mrs. Thomas Reynolds. - Another Photo MO Marriage Records
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REYNOLDS, Henry C. Nov. 18, 1832
IL
Dec. 1914
Newton,
Harvey Co., KS
SSW: Ruth and Susan A. - Research Note: Son of Jesse Reynolds and Wellmet Lamb. 1890 Veterans Census: Henry C. Reynolds, Pvt., Co. E, 98 ILLS INF. - Cassville Republican, December 24, 1914 Oak Ridge News: Mr. Reynolds, our teacher got the sad news Sunday notifying him of the death of his father at Newton, Kan., at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jennie Henley. Henry Reynolds was 81 years old. He had lived in Oak Ridge district since the early seventies, except for the last few years he has lived with is son, Frank of Madry and a daughter, Mrs. Darb Henley of Kansas. He was a member of the Baptist Church and was the moving power that built the Baptist Church at Oak Ridge on the place owned by Mr. Payne. He leaves three sons, Frank of Madry, Albert of Kansas, Thomas of Oak Ridge and one son in the west and six daughters, one somewhere in the west, Dora Newby of Kansas, Lillie Shumard of Florida, Jennie Henley of Kansas, Viola Baker and Annie Wallen of Cassville. The remains were shipped to Cassville and buried in the Horner Cemetery Tuesday. To the bereaved we extend our sympathy. - Same Paper - Henry C. Reynolds Dead: Henry C. Reynolds who formerly resided in the Oak Ridge locality east of town died Saturday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jennie Henley, at Newton, Kan. His body arrived here for burial Tuesday morning. Interment was made at the Horner Cemetery Tuesday afternoon following funeral services conducted at the Horner Church by Rev. W. M. Coons. For seven years he had been an invalid, being afflicted with heart trouble and complication of other diseases. Most of this time he was confined closely and at times bedfast. He was born in Illinois November 18, 1833, making him 81 years and 29 days old. In 1870 he came to Cherokee County, Kan. In 1877 he moved to this county, locating east of town. Here he lived until about three years ago when he went to Kansas to live with a daughter. He was the father of fifteen children, ten of who are living. They are Levi of California, Mrs. Boufink of Idaho, Mrs. Lillie Shumard of Florida, Mrs. Clara Newby and Mrs. Jennie Henley of Kansas, Mrs. Vila Baker and Mrs. Annie Wallen and Thomas east to town and F. M. of Ozark township. The deceased had been a member of the Baptist church since early life. He was one of the most highly respected of men and professed excellent habits and force? of character. In his departure, his children have lost a kind and devoted father. - Another Photo - Family Photo Online Obit
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REYNOLDS, Ruth (BEAUCHAMP) 1836 1878 SSW: Henry C. and Susan A. - Research Note: Henry C. Reynolds married Ruth Beauchamp on Oct. 24, 1852 in Clark Co., IL. Researchers say she was the daughter of Levi Beauchamp and Nancy Jane Doshier. - Another Photo IL Marriage Records
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REYNOLDS, Susan A. (CHAMBLISS) (BAKER) 1842
AR
1907
MO
SSW: Ruth and Henry C. - Research Note: Daughter of Grief Chambliss and Diademy Jane Tabor. Henry C. Reynolds married Susannah Baker on Aug. 18, 1878 in Barry Co., MO. She first married Isaac Baker and had one child, John Baker. - Another Photo MO Marriage Records
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REYNOLDS, Thomas W. 1889 1985 SSW: Anna F. - Research Note: Son of Henry C. Reynolds and Susan Chambliss. - Another Photo Census
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ROBBINS, Achsah (HOBSON) Oct. 23, 1821 June 7, 1890 Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: Wife of John Harvey Robbins. Achsah Hobson, born 1821 IN, married John Robbins, born 1817 IN, in 1844 in IN. Researchers say she was the daughter of Michael Hobson and Mary Wells. U. S. Marriage Records
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ROBBINS, Cecil Levern Dec. 17, 1935
Cassville
Barry Co., MO
Jan. 9, 2024
Mercy Hospital,
Rogers,
Benton Co., AR
Research Note: Son of George Corniluis Rinehard "Neal" and Ida Belle (Garner) Robbins. On Apr. 28, 1975 he was united in marriage to Nancy Ford, who survives. Also surviving are two sons; one daughter; and five grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents; five brothers, Herman Robbins, Wilbur Marvin Robbins, Glen Levere Robbins, Charles Lindy Robbins and Joseph Marion Robbins; five sisters, Nina Luceil Kipps, Dorthy Belle Evans, Gladys Fern Robbins, Arvilla Mae Stringer and Pauline Stewart and one grandchild, an Angel Baby. Cecil grew up and attended school (if he wasn't skipping to go fishing) in Cassville, Missouri. He enlisted in the United States Navy serving four years aboard the USS J Douglas Blackwood earning a Navy Good Conduct Medal. Cecil worked in construction most of his life. He did everything he could to help Nancy raise their kids, even though some jobs were not easy, he wanted to give them the best of everything. Hunting was his passion, he hunted deer, birds, rabbits, coons and squirrels with family and friends. He enjoyed all types of fishing but most of his time was spent at Roaring River State Park fly fishing with his kids and brother, Glen. Cecil enjoyed tying his own flies which he started at the age of six, he also enjoyed tying flies for friends and family. He loved planting a garden for the family in the spring, it was always beautiful. Spending time outdoors was a given, he enjoyed just sitting under a shade tree watching the wildlife. More than anything he loved his family, especially his kids and grandchildren. Burial with military honors. Fohn Funeral Home
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ROBBINS, Everett Lee Dec. 29, 1932 Sept. 5, 1933 Research Note: Homemade stone. Son of Nina Luceil Robbins, father unknown. Nina was the daughter of George Cornelius Rinehard Robbins and Ida Belle Garner. She married M. J. Kipps and is buried in Horner Cemetery under Kipps. - Another Stone Census
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ROBBINS, George Cornelius Rinehard "Neal" Mar. 23, 1891
Barry Co., MO
April 22, 1972
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Ida - Research Note: He was a son of Milis Harvey and Mary Letisia (Heltzel) Robbins. - Robbins Family Photo Census
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ROBBINS, Gladys Fern July 16, 1925
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Sept. 30, 1937
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Her death certificate reads that Neal Robbins, born Cassville, MO was her father and Ida Garner, born Cassville, MO as her mother. July 25, 1925 was given as her birth date and Sept. 30, 1937 as the death date. Ida Garner, Davis Co., IA, was the informant. Death Certificate
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ROBBINS, Ida Belle (GARNER) June 4, 1893
Bloomfield,
Davis Co., IA
Oct. 10, 1989
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Neal - Research Note: Daughter of Joseph Marion Garner and Martha Melvina Henrietta Ernst, both buried at Horner Cemetery. Neal Robbins, age 20, married Ida Garner, age 18, on Dec. 24, 1911 in Barry Co., MO. MO Marriage Records
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ROBBINS, Infant May 30, 1912
Abt. 8 miles
south of Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
May 31, 1912
Abt. 8 miles
South of
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: This female child died unnamed. Her father was Jessie D. Robbins, born 3 miles south of Cassville, MO and her mother Gertrude May born 8 miles south of Cassville. She lived 10 hours. The informant was S. L. Mitchell, Cassville, MO Death Certificate
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ROBBINS, John Harvey Mar. 31, 1817
Orange Co., IN
Feb. 11, 1895
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Father" - Research Note: His wife was Achsah Hobson. Researchers say he was the son of Samuel Nathaniel Robbins and Elizabeth Briner. - John Harvey Family Photo - From left, back row: Mollie (Robbins) Grimes, Benton Robbins, and Vena (Robbins) White. - Front row, from left: Ellen (Robbins) Spurgeon, Joe Robbins, Della (Robbins) Gaskins, and Milus Robbins. U. S. Marriage Records
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ROBBINS, Ronald Ray Feb. 25, 1949
Carroll Co., AR
Feb. 26, 1949
Carroll Co., AR
Research Note: Son of Wilbur Marvin Robbins and Eula Jean King. Grandson of George Cornelius Rinehard Robbins and Ida Belle Garner. AR Death Index
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ROBBINS, Shannon Joe July 3, 1978
Sale Mem. Hosp.,
Neosho,
Newton Co., MO
July 4, 1978
Sale Mem. Hosp.,
Neosho,
Newton Co., MO
Research Note: Grandson of Wilbur Marvin Robbins and Eula Jean King. Note
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ROBBINS, Shirley Joseph Jan. 8, 1934
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Jan. 8, 1934
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Her death certificate names William L. Robbins, born Greensburg, IN as her father and Vera Leonard, Walnut, IA, as her mother. Premature birth was given as the cause of death. She was a six month fetus. William L. Robbins, Cassville, MO, was the informant. Death Certificate
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ROBERTS, Bessie Abt 1896
Barry Co., MO
Feb. 8, 1897
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Feb. 8, 1897, Cassville Republican - Bessie, daughter of A. W. and S. M. Roberts, died at her home near Washburn, Feb. 8, age 1 year, 2 months, and 8 days. Her stay on earth was short but during that time her loving heart so attracted her dear parents, brothers, and sisters that it was a great struggle for them to say goodbye. But He who took little children in His arms and blessed them has taken this little one to Himself - where she can never enter and where her teacher is perfect. The Good Shepherd has carried the little lamb across the river that the parents and loved ones may follow. Her remains were followed to the Horner Church by relatives and friends where her funeral was preached and the body buried in the cemetery. May the family be reunited in heaven. E. W. McCracken. Online Newspapers
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ROBINSON, Dorsey Fern June 16, 1920 Aug. 8, 1997 Inscription: "Love Lasts For Eternity" - Research Note: SSDI gives her last residence as Exeter, Barry Co., MO. Dorsey may be the daughter of Grover C. Beck and Smithie Lucinda Hilburn, both buried at Horner Cemetery. SSDI
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ROBINSON, Everett J. Nov. 22, 1916
OK
Jan. 20, 1968
MO
Research Note: Son of Charles and Ada Robinson. SSDI gives his last residence as Gentry, Benton Co., AR. Census
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ROSS, Daniel Lewis, Sr. Jan. 27, 1887
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Sept. 29, 1961
St. John's Hosp.,
Joplin,
Jasper Co., MO
Research Note: He was a retired carpenter. Residence was Joplin, MO. Son of Jerry Ross and Polly Embrey. Nora Painter was his wife. She was the informant on the death certificate. Death Certificate
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ROSS, David Isaac Aug. 1, 1959
San Antonio, TX
Sept. 4, 1992
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
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ROSS, Elvira Nora July 1, 1920
Barry Co., MO
Oct. 21, 1929
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Daughter of Daniel L. Ross and Ethel Nora (Painter) Ross. Note
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ROSS, Lanor J. (HENBEST) Mar. 13, 1951 No Date SSW: David I. - Research Note: Daughter of Eugene Davis Henbest and Beulah Alberta Cochran. Note
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ROSS, Mary Elizabeth (HEMBREE) Feb. 26, 1864
Barry Co., MO
May 4, 1944
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Daughter of Ephraim F. Hembree and Mary Ann Clark, both born MO. Jerry Ross of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Death Certificate
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ROSS, Nora Ethel (PAINTER) July 22, 1890
Barry Co., MO
Nov. 13, 1967
MO
Research Note: She was a daughter of John Douglas and Elizabeth Mahala (Davenport) Painter. She had nine children. Note
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RUDD, "Loo" Louisa (HEFLEY) (LEWIS) (THOMAS) Dec. 5, 1838
TN
May 12, 1936
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Photo of stone at findagrave.com. Death Certificate says she was the daughter of Levi Hefley and Isabell Criner. According to 1850 Census, her mother was named Caroline. It also gives her birth year as 1834 and 102 years old when she died. R. L. Thomas was her husband when she died. B. B. Hefley of Cassville, MO was the informant. - Miancer Lewis married Louisa Hefley on Feb. 2, 1857 in Barry Co., MO. Samuel Rudd, age 56, married Lou Lewis, age 54, on Nov. 26, 1896 in Barry Co., MO. Lou Rudd married Robert L. Thomas on Apr. 30, 1910 in Barry Co., MO. - Cassville Republican May 14, 1936 - Lou Hefley Thomas, widow of the late Robert Thomas, of the community south of Cassville. Passed away Monday night at the Henson home two miles southeast of Cassville where she had been living for the past few months, Mrs. Thomas is believed to have been the oldest citizen of this county at the time of her death. Her brother, B. B. Hefley, says he cannot be certain about his sister's age but that she was not far from 100 years old. Mr. Hefly remembers that his sister had said that she was a young married women at the time she and her young husband started across the Plains to the Pacific Coast and joined the train of immigrants which were attacked in what is known in history as The Mountain Meadow Massacre. This occurred in 1854, or 82 years ago. Mr. Hefley believes that his sister married at the age of sixteen, and if they undertook their trip West that year it would make her 98 years old, at the least calculation. Her first husband lost his life in the Mountain Meadow Massacre. "Aunt Lou", as she was generally known, was one of the few who escaped that horrible tragedy with their lives. She was one of the pioneers of the Pasley community south of Cassville, and had lived there the greater part of her life. - This story was in "A Horner Legacy" by Fredalene Cooper Horner, Litho Printers, Cassville, MO. 1988. Lou was seventeen at the time and newly married. Her husband is identified as Samuel Rudd, but is incorrect, since she married Samuel Rudd on Nov. 26, 1896. It is mentioned that she was married 4 times. Must be a first husband. - This true story was told by Lou Rudd to Eva Smith League in 1933 and was published in "Reader's Digest". "A group of wagons from the Cassville, MO area gathered at the Horner Spring on the Isaac Horner farm, and from there they traveled to Fort Leavenworth, KS where they had arranged to meet and to take off to what was then the dangerous country of CA. Whole families were in the caravan which traveled in covered wagons. The incident of that terrible massacre of white men, women, and children and even tiny babies is of course recorded in all recent histories of the United States. Lou Rudd, age 16, and her husband, Samuel Rudd (not Samuel) were in that company and her young husband was killed. The wagons from Cassville, MO arrived in Fort Leavenworth, KS where they had all arranged to meet, being fifty wagons in all. There were several individuals riding on horses or mules with blankets and clothes in great rolls tied behind the saddles. The Army post from which they started had been stationed to protect new white settlers coming in from other states from the hostile Indians. After leaving the Army post and the prairie lands of KS, for much of the way had no wagon roads at all. Therefore, roads had to be cleared through big timber and in some places jungles. The heavy wagons were drawn by horse teams, mule teams and some oxen. At evening time, the caravan would make camp close to a spring or stream of water. The wagons were drawn into a circle and after the teams were unhitched the wagons were pushed up as close as possible to another. This was done as a measure of greater protection if Indians were on the war path. Aunt Lou, as she was later called, couldn't remember to tell accurately exactly where the attack took place. Many guards were kept watching every night, but one night suddenly they were all awakened by the awful war whoop and savage yells of a great many Indians. The whites were all armed, but helpless as the Indians shot arrows from the darkness from every direction. Aunt Lou and four other women and a little boy found a place to slip through; this they did barefooted as they were still in their sleeping garments, but the little boy had grabbed his bow and arrows. The five women and the little boy ran a great way in the dark and hid all night in the bushes until the time finally came when the awful yells of the Indians ceased. They remained hidden until sunrise and in the dawn Aunt Lou and one of the women ventured back into the now utterly silent camp where there was not a sign of life. They watched and waited and at last all of them went into the camp. Everyone of the whites were dead and nearly all had been scalped. Every animal was gone and every bite of food and the bedding and everything was gone. All that remained was the cold, silent faces of the dead everywhere they looked. Aunt Lou cradled in her arms the dead body of her young husband. Grief stricken and heavy hearted but bravely facing the challenge, the little band of women and the boy, barefooted and without a bite of food, with only a bow and arrows for a weapon, started on the long journey to return to the place in KS where the caravan had started. They traveled only at night trying to keep on the trail they had used coming in. The boy shot a small elk and the survivors had meat. They knew some roots that were all right to chew and bark of slippery elm and a few others were safe to chew and swallow the juice. They trudged on, hiding by day and walking by night. Aunt Lou said that sometimes they would give up hope of ever reaching home and were so hungry that hunger would force them out into the day time when the boy would kill a rabbit and they would again have meat. Finally at long last, the day came when these five women and the young boy wearily reached Fort Leavenworth. They were cared for and received medical aid and given clothes and shoes. Aunt Lou's father lived about four miles south of Cassville, MO was notified immediately that his little daughter was there. So Levi Hefley hurriedly hitched a team to a farm wagon and rushed to Fort Leavenworth, and brought his little girl home. She was 17 at the time, in the winter or late fall of 1848. She was 102 years old when she died in 1936 and is buried in the Horner Cemetery just one quarter mile NW of where the wagon train gathered so many long years before. She was preceded in death by four husbands, the last being Bob Thomas, Sr. who has many descendants in this locality. Aunt Lou never had any children." Census
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RUDD, Samuel Abt. 1835
England
Mar. 4, 1902
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Photo of stone at findagrave.com. Samuel Rudd, age 56, married Lou Lewis, age 54, on Nov. 26, 1896 in Barry Co., MO. Note
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RUDDICK, Lula E. (BECK) July 14, 1892
Taney Co., MO
Apr. 19, 1913
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was married and the daughter of James A. Beck born AR and Martha J. Costello, born Taney Co., MO. Both buried at Horner Cemetery. S. J. Spurgeon of Cassville, MO was the informant. Husband was Walter Ruddick. Death probably due to childbirth complications. Her daughter was born Apr. 12, 1913 and died June 25, 1913. Next entry. Death Certificate
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RUDDICK, Mary Melvina Elizabeth Apr. 12, 1913
Flat Creek Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
Apr. 12, 1913
Flat Creek Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was a daughter of Walter Ruddick born Cassville, MO and Lula Beck born Taney Co., MO. James Beck of Cassville, MO was the informant. Death Certificate
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SANDERS, Humphrey Dan May 16, 1872
Dubois Co., IN
Apr. 15, 1950
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Also known as Saunders. More of his family is listed below under Saunders. According to his death certificate he was a son of James Humphrey and Catherine (Burton) Sanders. The marriage certificate gives Humphrey Sanders and Kessiah Burton. - Note: Linda says his mother was Kessiah (Burton) Sanders and that his death certificate is incorrectly stated with his mother given as Catherine. She says that Catherine was Kessiah's sister and that she married Morgan Fletcher. Another researcher, Norma Hayward, says that his father's name was not James. (It has James Humphrey Sanders on the death certificate.) Jeannie says that he is listed in 1880 in Dubois Co., IN, as Humphrey Dan Sanders with parents Humphrey and Keziah Sanders as his parents. He was 8 years old in 1880. - Death Certificate for Dan's father: Name is given as James Humphrey Sanders, born Aug. 22, 1843 in Daviess Co., IN. Died Aug. 12, 1912 in Exeter, Barry Co., MO. Son of Umphrey Sanders born IN and ???? Hargrove. Buried at Maplewood Cemetery. - Notes of Verloren Seele - Humphrey Daniel Sanders was born May 16, 1872 in Dubois County, Indiana. He was probably named after his father and grandfathers. On May 28, 1893 he married Sarah Gray (Mrs. Sarah Ernest) in Carroll County, Arkansas. In 1900 Humphrey Daniel and Sarah E. Sanders were on the census in Cedar Twp., Carroll County, Arkansas. Their children were Elmer 6, Clarence 4, and Bulah 9 months. In 1908 Dan Sanders was the blacksmith at the stone quarry in Cassville, Missouri. In 1910 (Humphrey) Daniel and Sarah E. Sanders were on the Flat Creek, Barry County, Missouri census. Their children were Elmer 16, Clarence 13, Bulah 12, Fredrick 8, Lula 5, Opal 3, and Ambaline 9 months. Daniel was a farmer. In 1920, Daniel 47, Sara E. 47, Fred A. 17, Lular G. 14, Opal E. 12, Rosa A. 10, Ruby P. 8, and Gracy J. 5 were on the Flat Creek, Barry County, Missouri census. Dan was a farmer. On the 1930 Census in Purdy, MO, Dan was a telephone lineman and daughters Ruby and Jewel were telephone operators. Dan and Sarah's son Clarence made very nice finger rings from coins. This must be a remnant of the family blacksmithing. I understand from family members that Dan was also a preacher at the Butterfield Oneness Pentecostal Church. H. Dan Sanders died Apr. 15, 1950 of Hypostatic Pneumonia and Myocardial Degeneration. Dan and Sarah Sanders are buried in Horner Cemetery, Barry County, Missouri with Clarence Maynard Gray (Sarah's brother) buried between them. - April 25, 1908, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Dan Sanders, the blacksmith, at the stone Quarry, has moved his family from Exeter, to near Cassville. - April 18, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Blacksmithing and Repair Work - at the old Talbert and Sanders stand north of the Lumber yard. Horse-shoeing a specialty - H. D. SANDERS - May 26, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Local And Personal: Wm. Smalley is now blacksmith at the rock crusher plant, Dan Sanders having resigned. Note
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SANDERS, Sarah (GRAY) (ERNST) Jan. 20, 1872
Mt. Vernon,
Lawrence Co., MO
Oct. 29, 1959
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Wife of Daniel Sanders. Daughter of William Gray and Elizabeth Jones. J. E. Sanders of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Mrs. Sarah Ernst, age 21, married H. D. Sanders, age 21, on May 28, 1893 in Carroll Co., AR. Death Certificate
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SANDS, Bessie Velmer (TURNER) Apr. 13, 1895
Barry Co., MO
Dec. 13, 1946
Barry Co. Clinic,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: She was a daughter of Finis A. and Julia (Horine) Turner. Her husband was C. C. Sands and he was the informant on the death certificate. Note
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SANDS, Chester Clifford, Sr. Oct. 31, 1895 Oct. 15, 1990 Inscription: "Father" - Research Note: Son of Richard Henry Sands and Frances Carty. - November 2, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Licenses to Wed: Chester Sands, Cassville and Velmer Turner, 21, Cassville. Online Newspapers
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SANDS, Chester Clifford "Jr." June 30, 1917 Mar. 13, 1992 Inscription: "Son" - Research Note: 1999 inscription: "PHM 3 US NAVY WWII" - Son of Chester Clifford Sands Sr. and Bessie Velmer Turner. In the 1940 Census, his wife is Alene Sands, age 18. Census
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SANDS, Florence V. "Sue" (BENNETT) June 6, 1896
NE
Sept. 24, 1988
Paradise
Butte Co., CA
SSW: Herbert C. - Research Note: Daughter of Edgar Albert Bennett and Ida Glendora Sherwood. Florence Bennett, married Herbert Sands, age 28, on Jan. 27, 1915 in Barry Co., MO. Feb. 4, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Forest Grove News: Herbert Sands and Miss Florence Bennett were married at the bride's home Wednesday evening of last week by Rev. Ennes. There were only a very few of their many friends present. After the ceremony they were invited to the dining room where they were given a bountiful supper. We extend our best wishes to them in their new life. - December 14, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican -Flat Woods: Mrs. Hub Sands and little son, Devere, are visiting at her father's Ed Bennett, this week. - Cassville Republican, Sept. 11, 1919 - Mrs. Ceolo Bennett has been spending a few days with Mrs. Hub Sands of Horner. Online Newspapers
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SANDS, Frances (CARTY) June 28, 1849
Rushville, IL
Dec. 24, 1937
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
Research Note: Wife of Richard Henry Sands. Daughter of William Carty and mother's maiden name was (Eliza) Jeffords. Laura Horner, daughter, was the informant on the death certificate. - Cassville Democrat, Jan. 24, 1920 - C. H. Carty of Gravette, Ark., visited his sister, Mrs. Richard Sands, in this city last week. Death Certificate
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SANDS, Herbert DeVere Oct. 8, 1916 Jan. 2, 1992 SSW: Virginia R. - Research Note: The 1999 transcription reported a military marker with this inscription: "S2 US NAVY WORLD WAR II" - Son of Herbert Curtis Sands and Florence V. Bennett. - December 14, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Flat Woods: Mrs. Hub Sands and little son, Devere, are visiting at her father's Ed Bennett, this week. Online Newspapers
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SANDS, Herbert "Hub" Curtis Nov. 4, 1885
MO
Dec. 3, 1977
Santa Barbara Co., CA
SSW: Florence V. - Research Note: Son of Richard Henry Sands and Frances Carty. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, April 18, 1918 - Hub Sands has bought the Mrs. Sands farm east of the Horner church. Mrs. Sands has moved to Cassville and will live with her daughter, Mrs. Farwell. Online Newspapers
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SANDS, Laverne Arthur Jan. 20, 1919
MO
Aug. 16, 1920
MO
1999 Inscription: "Son of H. C. and F. V." - Research Note: Son of Herbert Curtis Sands and Florence V. Bennett. Note
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SANDS, Maurine B. Sept. 6, 1914 Dec. 15, 1998 Inscription: "Step-Mother" - Research Note: Probably the second wife of Chester C. Sands, Sr. His first wife Bessie Velmer died in 1946. All 3 stones match. Note
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SANDS, Richard Henry Oct. 28, 1850
Rushville,
Schuyler Co., IL
Apr. 4, 1911
Flat Creek Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was married and a farmer and a son of Robert Sands and Frances Nall, both born KY. His wife, Frances, was the informant of Cassville, MO. - Cassville Republican, April 6, 1911 - R. H. Sands died very suddenly at his home about three miles southwest of Cassville, Tuesday morning April 4. He had been sick only for a day or two and that was not thought to be serious. Sunday and Monday he had been bothered with a stomach trouble. Tuesday morning he was up and around about the house, he turned suddenly sick at his stomach and in a very short time expired. The news of his death was a great shock to his neighbors and to friends over the county as he was known to be in general good health. Mr. Sands was one of the prosperous farmers in this community. He was in every respect an excellent citizen. He was a valuable citizen to the locality in which he lived was progressive and always interested in pushing for better things. As a farmer he was a leader and was successful. He will be greatly missed. He leaves a widow and four daughters and three sons. One daughter and two sons are unmarried and are at home. The funeral is to be held Thursday (today) and interment made at Horner Cemetery. - April 1911 - Tuesday morning the sad news was telephoned to this city, that R. H. Sands had died at his home, 4 miles southeast of this city, of neuralgia of the stomach, aged 55 years. He had only been sick but three days, and his sudden death, cast a gloom over that neighborhood in this city, where he was so well and favorable known. He was born in Rushville, Ill., grew to manhood and later on was married and to this union was born six children who are: Mrs. Bert Horner, Mrs. Dossie Farewell, Hubert Otto, Chester of near Cassville and Mrs. Walter Bass of Sarcoxie. Mr. Sands was a member of the Holiness Church, was a splendid husband, father, citizen and neighbor and this section will miss him. Rev. Flaherty of the Holiness Church conducted funeral services Thursday afternoon, after which the remains were laid to rest in Horner Cemetery. Death Certificate
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SANDS, Virginia Ruth (HOCKMAN) Dec. 4, 1921
Nora Springs,
Floyd Co., IA
Oct. 23, 2007
Spokane Valley,
Spokane Co. WA
SSW: Herbert Devere - Research Note: Daughter of Merle W. Hockman and Ruth Turner. Devere Sands, age 22, married Virginia Hockman, age 18, on Apr. 29, 1939 in Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO. Note
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SATER, Donald E., Dr. May 15, 1918
Heglar, ID
May 12, 2011
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Walter and Lula (Farwell) Sater. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister. He lived his teenage years near Cassville and attended high school at Cassville. He earned Bachelor and Master degrees from Missouri University and a Doctor of Education degree from the University of Arkansas. He served in the Army Air Force and was a veteran of WW II. His career was in the field of education where he served as a classroom teacher, public school administrator, and college professor. He retired from Missouri State University after twenty years of service in the College of Education as a Full Professor of Education. He is survived by his wife Marilyn (Stephens) of 65 years and two children. Barry Co. Advertiser
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SATER, Lula Audrey (FARWELL) July 4, 1887
Barry Co., MO
May 22, 1977
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Daughter of Wilder Jewett Farwell and Kizah Emeline "Kizzia" Wright. Lula married Walter Henry Sater. He died in 1919 and is buried in Heglar Cemetery, Cassia Co., ID. - February 17, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Mrs. Lula Sater and her sister Miss Maud Farwell returned home from Springfield, Monday, where they had visited their sister Miss Blanche Farwell, who is at the Springfield Hospital preparing her self to be a trained nurse and she will succeed. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, January 16, 1919 - Walter Sater Dead: W. J. Farwell southeast of Cassville received a message Monday from his daughter, Mrs. Lula Sater, saying that her husband, Walter Sater had died on January 7, of influenza. Mr. Sater has visited here a few years ago. His brother, Frank and family lived east of Cassville for two or three years several years ago. Census
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SAUNDERS, Clarence David Jan. 3, 1896
Carroll Co., AR
Oct. 6, 1965
Veteran's Hosp., AR
SSW: Cora V. - Inscription from 1999: "MISSOURI PVT 164 DEPOT BRIGADE WORLD WAR I" - Research Note: Son of Humphrey Daniel Sanders and Sarah Elizabeth Gray. 1999 Transcription
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SAUNDERS, Cora Velia (PREDDY) Sept. 26, 1898
Leonard, TX
Apr. 21, 1983
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Clarence D. - Research Note: Daughter of George Frank Preddy and Haidee Love Linville. Census
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SAUNDERS, Doyle July 7, 1936 Jan 3, 1937 No Data Photo
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SAUNDERS, Glenn Harold Aug. 29, 1920
MO
Nov. 6, 1944
Leyte, Philippines
Inscription: "MISSOURI PVT 21 INF WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Glenn lost his life in WW II. Son of Clarence David Saunders and Cora Velia Preddy. Note
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SAUNDERS, Thomas May. 1888
Barry Co., MO
Apr. 12, 1907
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Cassville Democrat, April 13, 1907 - Thomas Saunders, age 19 years, died Friday, April 12, 1907, at the home of his cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Henbest, about 2 miles east of town of pneumonia. His brother John arrived a short time before he died from Weeleetka, I. T. and James, another brother, arrived in time for the funeral. Thomas came from Weketka [two different spellings] I. T. to attend school in this city and took sick on the 6th, and died the 12th. Everything that relatives could do to restore him to health was done, but without avail Tom's spirit returned to Him who gave it. The remains were laid to rest in the Horner Cemetery, Saturday. He was a son of the late Monroe Saunders a former well known citizen of Golden, and a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ledgerwood of near Shell Knob. The relatives request us to return their heartfelt thanks to their neighbors and friends for their very kind assistance during his sickness. - Carole Martin Ring's Note: He was a son of the late Monroe Saunders, age 19. I finally his obit in your newspapers online. I have looked for years to find out what happened to Thomas A. Saunders. The only time I found him was on the 1900 census in Mena, Polk Co., Arkansas. By the time the rest of the family got to Oklahoma the Saunders name was being spelled as Sanders. Thomas A Sanders was born in May 1888 to William Monroe Sanders and Mary J. Moles. Mary Jane Moles and William Monroe Sa(u)nders were my great great grandparents. Mary and Matilda Ledgerwood and Paschal "Weep" Moles were siblings. William M. Sanders is buried (April 18 1900) in Polk Co., AR in the Owen Chapel Cemetery in Acorn, Polk Co., AR, as is Paschal A. "Weep" Moles who was killed in Wetumka, I.T. (OK). Everyone knows the story about how Weep Moles was killed by gunshot. The Bill Sanders who is mentioned in a couple of articles I have found over the years was the older brother of Thomas Sa(u)nders and the son of Mary J. Moles and William Monroe Saunders. Online Obit
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SELLERS, Frances R. (REAGAN) Feb. 20, 1823
TN
June 11, 1898
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Wife of J. C. Sellers" - Research Note She was a sister to Bettie Reagan who was married to D. W. D. Mitchell. Her nephew was Dr. D. L. Mitchell. Note
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SELLERS, James Calvin, Elder July 1, 1824
Hamilton Co., TN
Dec. 28, 1899
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Aged 75 Yrs, 5 MO, and 27 DS" - Research Note: On December 21, 1848, Ooltewah, Hamilton Co., TN, Frances Reagan and James Calvin Sellers were married. He was a son of Sampson and Mary (Cowan) Sellers. The 1999 transcription had for the inscription: "Holy Bible - At Rest" - Cassville Republican, Jan. 4, 1900 - Forest Grove News: We feel sad over the loss of J. C. Sellers but feel sure it is not a loss to him but gain. For years he had been moving to the Sprit, therefore he shall reap life everlasting. Obituary: Sellers: Died, Thursday, Dec. 28, 1899, at 6:30 p.m., James Calvin Sellers, aged 75 years, 5 months and 27 days. With the passing of Elder J. C. Sellers disappears one of the pioneers and most prominent members of the Baptist church of Barry County. Since the organization of the Barry County Association sixteen yeas ago he had continuously presided as moderator and assisted in the institution of many churches over the county. He was one of the founders of the First Baptist Church of Cassville, organized on Saturday before the first Sunday in June 1883, and also Cassville NO. 2. James Calvin Sellers was born in Hamilton Co., Tenn., near Ooltewah, July 1, 1824, where he married Frances Reagan, Dec. 21, 1848. About 1862 he moved to Benton Co., Ark., where he was a neighbor of M. C. Messer's parents, and shortly after came to Barry County, settling on White River. In 1856-7, he taught school on Kings Prairie and among his pupils were Mr. and Mrs. Geo. M. Goodnight of Cassville and Houston Marbut of McDowell. While living on White river he had charge of the Easley ferry and after the battle of Pea Ridge moved to Springfield. In 1868, he returned to this county, locating on the place where he died, four miles southeast of Cassville. In 1874-5, he was superintendent of the public schools of this county and in 1878 he was elected county treasure on the Democrats ticket. He was one of the charter members of Pythagoras Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of this place. Services were conducted at Horner Church, Saturday by Eld. J. C. Sills after which interment occurred in Horner Cemetery. Note
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SHELLEY, George Wilburn Jan. 10, 1929
Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
Apr. 9, 2004
At Home, Exeter,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Thelma Marie - Inscription: "In My Father's House Are Many Mansions" - Research Note: He was the son of William Shelley and Bessie Perkins. He married Marie Beck on Oct. 8, 1950. He received his education in Barry Co. He was a farmer and carpenter. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and two sisters. Fohn Funeral Home
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SHELLEY, Thelma Marie (BECK) Apr. 23, 1932
Barry Co., MO
Mar. 7, 2008
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
SSW: George Wilburn - Inscription: "In My Father's House Are Many Mansions" - Research Note: She was an Exeter resident and a daughter of E. H. "Bud" and Thelma (Chappell) Beck. She married George Shelley on Oct. 8, 1950 in Barry County, MO, who preceded her in death in 2004. She was also preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Georgia Johnson, Hazel Miller, Norma Loveland and Ada Gaddy and two brothers, Bennett and Ray Beck. Survived by one daughter. She received her education at Cassville, where she graduated from high school. For 21 years she was employed at Fasco in Cassville. She was a cook for various restaurants and for many years cooked at Roaring River. She also had owned and operated a café at Exeter for a time and had worked for John Hancock. She was currently helping at the Exeter Cafe. Barry Co. Advertiser
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SHRUM, Infant Oct. 18, 1941 Oct. 18, 1941 Inscription: "Infant Dau. of O. A. and Gladys Shrum" - Research Note: Daughter of Orville Shrum and Gladys Brown. Family Records
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SIMPSON, John A. June 29, 1826 June 16, 1892 Research Note: In 1999 there was no listing for any Simpson and in 2006 Darla didn't have a photo for anyone named Simpson. But - in 1982 Joan Kunkel reported a stone there for this person. If this is not a mistake in data, then this could possibly have been John Archibald Simpson who was buried there. There was a listing for Archibald Simpson on the 1860 Federal Census with an approximate age of this John A. Note
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SKELTON, Georgia Faye (DELL) Nov. 27, 1914 Dec. 26, 1988 SSW: Warren - Inscription: "Married July 17, 1932" - Research Note: She was a daughter of George and Iva May (Smith) Dell, Sr. - Stone reads Faye Dell. Faye Dell, age 18, married Warren Skelton, age 24, on July 17, 1932 in Barry Co., MO. Note
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SKELTON, Warren Junior Nov. 19, 1907 Jan. 23, 1988 SSW: Faye - Inscription: "Married July 17, 1932" - Research Note: He was a son of Samuel and Marvelena "Lona" (Easley) Skelton. Census
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SKINNER, Charles M. Jan. 9, 1852
IL
Sept. 15, 1914
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was widowed and a farmer. Son of George Skinner. Isaac Bowman of Cassville, MO was the informant. Cancer was the cause of death. The death certificate has Sept. 15 for death date and the paper is dated Sept. 14. - October 2, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Chas. Skinner of Cocker arrived Thursday to visit his brother-in-law, I. P. Bowman. - Cassville Republican, September 14, 1914, Thursday - The remains of C. M. Skinner who died Tuesday night of last week were laid to rest at the Horner cemetery Thursday afternoon following short funeral services conducted by Rev. John Elkins. The deceased was 72 years of age and was born and reared in Illinois. He was a veteran of the Civil War giving four years service to the cause of the Union. He is survived by four children and a sister, Mrs. I. P. Bowman. - September 24, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - F. M. Skinner and Mrs. Luella Russell of St. Louis attended the funeral services of their father, C. M. Skinner, Thursday afternoon of last week. Death Certificate
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SMITH, Cyrus B. May 26, 1837
OH
Feb. 2, 1902
MO
Research Note: Son of William R. and Catherine Smith. His wife was Mary Daniels. Census
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SMITH, Doris Carolyn Oct. 27, 1927 No Date SSW: George T. Photo
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SMITH, Elizabeth No Date Apr. 4, 1885 Research Note: 1999 Inscription: "Age 60 yrs. - Wife of T. Smith" - Research Note: First wife of Thomas Smith 1999 Transcription
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SMITH, Elmer Sept. 4, 1899
MO
June 21, 1977
MO
SSW: Flora E. - Inscription: "Married Nov. 30, 1921" - Research Note: Son of George Washington Smith and Sarah Matilda Towler. Census
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SMITH, Flora Evelyn (WERDEMAN) Mar. 22, 1904 July 11, 1971 SSW: Elmer - Inscription: "Married Nov. 30, 1921" - Research Note: Daughter of Thomas Fredrick Werdeman and Anna Grace Jones. Flora Werdeman, age 17 of Mano, Barry Co., MO, married Elmer Smith, age 22 of Golden, Barry Co., MO, on Nov. 30, 1921 in Carroll Co., AR. AR Marriage Index
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SMITH, George E. June 27, 1884 Apr. 10, 1964 SSW: Myrtle M. - Inscription: "Married May 30, 1909" - Research Note: Son of George Washington Smith and Sarah Towler. Maybe this George: January 16, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - George Smith was brought down from Monett Saturday by Sheriff Brixey and is being held in his charge until the fine and cost is paid in the case charging Smith with gambling. Smith was convicted of this charge about two years ago in the justice court of Monett and later in the circuit court of the county. An appeal was taken to the court of appeals in which court the case was lately dismissed. Online Newspapers
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SMITH, George Thomas Nov. 29, 1922 Aug. 10, 1985 SSW: Doris Carolyn - Research Note: Son of George Washington Smith and Myrtle Mary Cooper. Census
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SMITH, Infant No Date Apr. 13, 1903 Inscription: "Infant Dau. of A. and S. A." Photo
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SMITH, Martha D. (DANIELS) Oct. 1, 1837 No Date SSW: Samuel Morgan Smith - Research Note: Daughter of William Daniels and Martha Mayes. Census
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SMITH, May Mar. 8, 1881 Jan. 7, 1898 Research Note: She was a daughter of Samuel Smith. Her death notice gave Jan. 8th as the day of death, but the stone reads the 7th. - Cassville Republican, January 13, 1898 - Died, Jan 8th, May Smith, daughter of Mrs. Samuel Smith, age 16, of typhoid fever. Burial in Horner Cemetery. Online Obit
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SMITH, Mary (DANIELS) Mar. 29, 1840
Granger Co., TN
Jan. 15, 1913
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was the wife of Cyrus Smith. - Cassville Republican, January 23, 1913 - Mrs. Mary Smith passed suddenly from time to eternity at her home in this city about 12 o'clock Wednesday of last week of heart failure. She had expressed herself during the day in her usual health and attended her daily duties about the home. She had just finished her noon meal, and was walking to a couch to rest when the fatal stroke came. Her neighbors had noticed that during the past several months she appeared to be growing quite feeble but were shocked to hear of her sudden death. Mrs. Mary Smith was born in Granger County, Tenn., in 1840, and since 1880 had lived in this county, the principal part of the time about four miles southeast of Cassville. Some years ago she moved to Cassville where she was spending her remainder of her days. Her husband Cyrus Smith died in 1892. To them were born 5 children, four of whom are living. Adison Smith of Hermiston, Ore., Charley of Kans., Mrs. Harry Bass of Hugo, Okla., and Miss Minnie Smith of Cassville. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the Horner Church, conducted by Rev. J. W. Brock and interment made in the Horner Cemetery. Mrs. Smith was one of the very best of neighbors and one of this community's very best citizens. In her life were found those cardinal virtues which go to make up the highest type of motherhood. Online Obit
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SMITH, Myrtle Mary (COOPER) Oct. 31, 1888
MO
Oct. 28, 1970
Wichita,
Sedgwick Co., KS
SSW: George E. - Inscription: "Married May 30, 1909 - Together Forever" - Research Note: Daughter of Abraham Fletcher Smith and Lucinda M. Belle. Census
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SMITH, Samuel C. Apr. 19, 1862
MS
Apr. 9, 1936
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Son of Samuel Morgan Smith born TN and Martha Daniels born TN. Jane Hoou???? of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. In the 1900 census, his wife is Marcena Jane. Death Certificate
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SMITH, Samuel Morgan Dec. 9, 1827
TN
Mar. 11, 1895
MO
SSW: Martha D. Smith - Research Note: Cassville Republican, March 14, 1895 - Monday, March 11, Samuel M. Smith, aged 68 years. The remains were interred in the Horner Cemetery, Tuesday. Mr. Smith had been a resident of Barry County for many years and was highly esteemed by those who were fortunate enough to know him. Online Obit
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SMITH, Thomas Abt. 1819
East TN
Aug. 1909
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: His wife in the 1880 Census is Elizabeth, age 60. Second wife was Mrs. Mary Moore. - August 21, 1909, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Barry Co., MO - Thomas Smith, aged about 80 years, died at his home on Rock House in Mineral Township, Thursday of general debility, after an illness of about two months. "Uncle Tommy" Smith as he was known, was born in East Tennessee, and had been a resident of Barry County for a number of years and was well known by all the old timers. He leaves a wife and two sons, Robert Smith of Oklahoma and Jas. Smith of Mt Vernon to mourn his death. He was married twice, marrying Mrs. Mary Moore, mother of Frank Moore of near town, the second time. His wife and son James were at his bedside when he died. Funeral services were held at the Horner Cemetery Friday afternoon at four o'clock by Rev. Wesley Ennis after which the remains were laid to rest in the Horner Cemetery. One by one the old timers are called to the great beyond and it will be but a short time until they have all passed over the other side. We extend our sympathy in their sad hour of distress. - Obit for Mary, second wife of Thomas Smith: March 24, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican - March the 11th at 5:25 a.m. the death angel visited our home and took our mother, Mrs. Mary Smith, wife of Thomas Smith and mother of Frank S. Moore. She was the daughter of Prier Bradley, was born in East Tennessee in 1845 and came with her parents to Barry county when she was six years old and had lived in Barry County ever since, except a few years in Dade County. She professed her faith in Christ when young and joined the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and lived in that faith until her death. She had been afflicted for about seventeen years and could not attend church as she would have liked to do. She leaves three brothers and one sister and one son to mourn her death. Their loss is her gain. She died of heart trouble and dropsy and bore her affliction with patience and was ready to go. She was living at her son's and all was done that loving hands could do but Jesus said, it is enough, come up higher, where there is no more sickness nor goodbyes. Rev. J. W. Ennes conducted the funeral services at the house and we laid her to rest in the Oak Hill Cemetery to await the resurrection morn. Online Newspapers
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SMITH, Timothy William Sept. 14, 1947
CA

May 13, 1952
Community Hosp.,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Son" - Research Note: Son of C. W. "Bill" Smith and Alice May Harris. Mrs. C. W. Smith of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. He went into cardiac arrest during surgery for hypospadius. Death Certificate
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SPEER, Susie (NEELEY) (WEAVER) Mar. 25, 1868
Barry Co., MO
Oct. 24, 1952
Aurora Hosp.,
Aurora,
Lawrence Co., MO
Research Note: Her husband on the death certificate was William Franklin Speer. He is buried at Pennsboro, MO and died in 1932. Daughter of James Madison Neeley and Julia Ann Brady. Widowed twice. Usual residence was 120 E. Delta, Aurora, MO. Elga Brigham of Aurora, MO was the informant. - Joseph Weaver married Susan Neeley on May 24, 1895 in Barry Co., MO. Joseph died Oct. 14, 1900 and is buried at Munsey Cemetery. William F. Speer married Susan Weaver on June 30, 1901 in Barry Co., MO. - Cassville Democrat, May 29, 1920 - Mrs. Susie Speer and her daughter, Mrs. Eliza Brigham of Springfield, have been here visiting Mrs. Speer's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Neeley and relatives this week. Death Certificate
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SPRINKLES, Charles H. July 11, 1930 No Date SSW: Mildred G. - This was listed in the cemetery book in 1982 but not listed on the 1999 transcription. Joan Kunkel,
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SPRINKLES, Mildred G. Jan. 31, 1932 No Date SSW: Charles H. - This one was listed in the cemetery book in 1982 but not on the 1999 transcription. Joan Kunkel,
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STARKEY, John Addison Nov. 5, 1870 July 30, 1956
Mineral Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Lusetta - Research Note: He was a son of Reuben Starkey and Mary Emaline Smith, and husband of Lusetta Roxanna Wimer. Death Certificate
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STARKEY, Lusetta Roxanna (WIMER) May 1, 1870
Bradford,
Noble Co., IN
Mar. 18, 1947
Barry Co., MO
SSW: John A. - Research Note: Daughter of Andrew Causton Wimer and Elizabeth Swank. Lusetta Wimer, age 30, married John Addison Starkey, age 36, both of Mundell, Carroll Co., AR, on Sept. 23, 1906. OH Birth Index
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STEPHENS, Horace E. "Steve" June 13, 1931
Cedartown,
Polk Co., GA
Feb. 20, 2015
Mercy Hosp.,
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Horace and Josephine (Wilks) Stephens. He was united in marriage to Jessie F. Smith on June 30, 1956 in Exeter, Missouri; she preceded him in death on March 27, 2008. Mr. Stephens joined the United States Air Force and served in Vietnam and during the Korean Conflict, retiring after twenty-one years of service. Subsequently, he worked in the Roaring River Hatchery, and retired after twenty years. White Funeral Home
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STEPHENS, Jessie F. (SMITH) Aug. 7, 1931
Green Forest,
Madison Co., AR
Mar. 27, 2008
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Daughter of Elmer and Flora (Werdeman) Smith. Married Horace "Steve" Stephens on June 30, 1956. She and her family moved to Cassville where she was a graduate of Cassville High School class of 1949. She met Horace "Steve" Stephens in Kansas City, Missouri. They were united in marriage on June 30, 1956 in Exeter, Missouri. Mrs. Stephens was a military wife and a homemaker, raising their three loving children. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Folsom and Grace Laney. White Funeral Home
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STEPHENSON, Henderson Wise July 24, 1881
Barry Co., MO
Nov. 29, 1957
State Hosp.,
Nevada,
Vernon Co., MO
SSW: Lenora - Research Note: He was a son of John and Susan (Ripley) Stephenson. Lenora Aldridge was his wife. Hospital Records was the informant. - August 5, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Personal and Local News: J. H. Aldridge and Henderson Stephenson of Mano were here Saturday and reported the death of Hobart Channell, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Channell. Death Certificate
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STEPHENSON, Lenora (ALDRIDGE) Aug. 25, 1884
Barry Co., MO
July 7, 1952
State Hospital,
Nevada,
Vernon Co., MO
SSW: H. W. - Research Note: Father not named on the death certificate. Mother was Emma Towler. A. Mae Stephenson of Cassville, MO was the informant. - Her father was Ambrose L. Towler in census records. Mother was Emma Eunice Aldridge. Ambrose and Emma are buried at Mano Cemetery. Note that the marriage notice gives Nora Aldridge. - January 2, 1909, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Married at the home of Rev. Smallwood, Dec. 23, 1908, Henderson Stephenson of Mineral Springs and Nora Aldridge of Mano. The young couple enjoys the respect and confidence of that entire community. Death Certificate
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STEVER, Chester Floyd Oct. 22, 1893 Oct. 1, 1980 SSW: Ona V. - Inscription: "Married March 21, 1916 - In the Mansions of Rest" - Research Note: Son of George Stever and Belle Frances Humphrey. - Cassville Democrat, June 26, 1920 - Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Easley and children spent Sunday at Chester Stever's near Golden. - Cassville Democrat, August 14, 1920 - Chester Stever and family of Golden spent Sunday at E. B. Holman’s. Online Newspapers
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STEVER, Columbia Sept. 15, 188_? July 30, 1887? Inscription: "Dau. of A. D. and M." Photo
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STEVER, Ona Virginia (HOLMAN) Aug. 20, 1896 July 14, 1977 SSW: Chester F. - Inscription: "Married March 21, 1916" - Research Note: Daughter of Eli and Louisa Holman. - April 6, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Mano News: Chester Stever and Miss Ona Holman were married at the home of Rev. J. T. Brattin. Mr. and Mrs. Stever are both highly respected young people of this place and their many friends wish them much joy and a long and happy life. Online Newspapers
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STOTTS, Maude (FARWELL) (ROONEY) Nov. 8, 1895
Barry Co., MO
Dec. 17, 1967 Research Note: She was a daughter of Wilder Jewett and Kizziah (Wright) Farwell. SSDI gives her last residence as Nevada, Vernon Co., MO. SSN issued in IL. - February 17, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Mrs. Lula Sater and her sister Miss Maud Farwell returned home from Springfield, Monday, where they had visited their sister Miss Blanche Farwell, who is at the Springfield Hospital preparing her self to be a trained nurse and she will succeed. Online Newspapers
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STRINGER, Herchel "Bud" June 12, 1917
Eagle Rock,
Barry Co., MO
July 9, 1997
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
SSW: Willa Dean - Inscription: "Married Aug. 14, 1946" - Research Note: Son of Joseph Stringer/Stringatto and Anna Burris. Census
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STRINGER, Stanley Joe Dec. 21, 1948
Barry Co., MO
June 24, 1993
MO
Research Note: Son of Bud and Willa Dean (Horner) Stringer. Stan received his education in Cassville, graduating from Cassville High School. He had lived his entire life in Cassville where he owned and operated Stan's Boat and Motor for several years. He served several terms as Commissioner for Flat Creek Road District. Obit
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STRINGER, Willa Dean (HORNER) Dec. 7, 1927 No Date SSW: Herchel "Bud" - Inscription: "Married Aug. 14, 1946" - Research Note: Daughter of Finis Albert and Ida Horner. Census
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STROTHER, Kate Dec. 18, 1853 May 13, 1883 Inscription: "Wife of C. H." - Research Note: The 1999 transcription for Kate was incorrectly posted as Kate Schroker, with this inscription: "Wife of H. Schroker" - Another Photo - Another Photo Photo
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STUBBLEFIELD, Eliza A. (BECK) July 23, 1874
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Apr. 16, 1960
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Daughter of Daniel Beck and Louisa Redman. Sam Munday of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Wife of Grant Stubblefield. Death Certificate
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SULLIVAN, Sandra Joy May 15, 1937
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
May 24, 1937
St. John's Hosp.,
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
Research Note: Daughter of J. H. Sullivan born Cassville, MO and Josephine Obitz born TX. Death Certificate
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SWEARINGEN, Barbara Adele (NEELEY) Oct. 19, 1930 Dec. 24, 1992 Research Note: 1999 transcribed Inscription: "Our Beloved Mother" - Research Note: Daughter of Horace Bryan Neeley and Jewett Cleo Reams. Note
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SWEARINGEN, Dayton L. Sept. 24, 1931
Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
Sept. 27, 2006
Red Rose Inn,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Temporary Marker - Note: He was a son of Walter and Alphia (Henderson) Swearingen. On Sept. 11, 1953, in Cassville, he was united in marriage to Barbara Adele Neeley who preceded him in death on Dec. 24, 1992. He was also preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Galen Swearingen; a sister, Virginia Buntin and a grand-daughter, Sandy Swearingen. He was a lifelong resident of the Cassville area where he raised registered Angus cattle and worked as a Supervisor for Armour Foods. Photo
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SWEARINGEN, Sue No Date Jan. 4, 1985 Research Note: Homemade Stone - The 1999 transcription listed this one incorrectly as Sande A. Sue Swearington. Photo
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SWINNEY, Joe Donald June 12, 1920
Republic,
Greene Co., MO
Sept. 2, 2003
Homelake Veterans Center,
Homelake, CO
Inscription: "PFC US ARMY WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: He was the son of Armon Lee and Bessie M. (Squibb) Swinney. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was field man for Kraft Foods in Wheaton from 1951 to 1964, and worked for Iowa Beef in Emporia, Kansas, from 1966 to 1981. He was a postman for Silver Dollar City after retirement. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Herbert and Lee; and one sister, Maxine Munsell. - Another Photo Monett Times
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