Jolly Bethel Cemetery
Surnames Q - S
SSW = Shares Stone With
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RATLIFF, Elza Lee | Jan. 25, 1898 Newton Co., MO |
Dec. 15, 1964 Sale Hosp., Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: Husband of Mary Lucinda Davis. Son of Job and Bertha (Payne) Ratliff. He was DOA at the hospital. He had retired from the Gas Service Co. His wife was Eva and she was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| RATLIFF, Feriba C. (BARKER) | Mar. 22, 1839 | July 24, 1904 | SSW: Sarah J. - Inscription: "Our Mother" - Research Note: Wife of James Polk Ratliff, married on Mar. 1, 1855. James was a Civil War Veteran with Captain James Richey, 76th Reg., enrolled militia of MO. He died in his father's home on Feb. 3, 1863. Daughter of George F. Barker and Leah Ward. - Newton County Probate Court (In vacation) 7th April 1854 - Now at this day comes Miss Feriby Barker a minor heir at law of George Barker decd. over fourteen years of age, and made choice of James H. Christian, as guardian of this person and curator of her Estate; and the aforesaid James H. Christian having this day presented to the Judge of the Probate court, a bond executed by said Christian payable to the state of Missouri, to the use and benefit of Feriby Barker in the sum of Four Thousand dollars with Hugh C. Armstrong and Horace W. Long as securities, said bond is received approved and filed and the court considering said James H. Christian a suitable person to act as such guardian and curator; have this day appointed him the said James H. Christian as such guardian and curator of said ward, he the aforesaid James H. Christian having Generally complied with the laws of Missouri, in such cases made and provided. This 7th day of April 1854. Robt. Brock, Judge of Probate - George Barker died in 1847 and Leah died in 1842. - Another Photo | Census Newton Co. History Barker Family Bible Phyllis Long Photos Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| RATLIFF, George Ebly | June 2, 1860 MO |
Apr. 20, 1930 Berwick, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Hannah - Research Note: His death certificate reads that he was widowed and a farmer. His father not known, mother was given as Hannah Eiklor which is incorrect. Hannah was his wife. Sam Ratliff (son) of Tulsa, OK was the informant. He was the son of James Polk Ratliff and Feriba C. Barker. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photos Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| RATLIFF, Hanna (EIKLOR) | Apr. 12, 1866 IL |
Oct. 10, 1928 Berwick, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: George Elby - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that she was married, but her husband was not named. She was a daughter of John and Jerusha (Ricketts) Eiklor, both born IL. George Ratliff (her husband) of Newtonia, MO, was the informant. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| RATLIFF, James Henry "Jimmie" | Feb. 28, 1889 Newton Co., MO |
Feb. 13, 1907 Newton Co., MO |
Inscription: "Son of J. E. & B. E." - Research Note: Newton Co. News, Feb. 28, 1907 - Died of pneumonia fever, at his home three miles east of Newtonia, on February 13, 1907, James Henry Ratliff, aged 17 yrs. 11 mo and 15 days. The deceased was a son of the late Job Ratliff. His mother Bertha Ratliff survives him also two sisters and four brothers. Jim as he was known by his friends, was an excellent boy who never had an enemy and who had a host of friends; always obedient to his parents and a kind loving brother to his sisters and brothers. His father preceded him to the spirit land just nine days before. He died of the same fever. One great consolation to the heart broken mother is that her boy was prepared to meet his Saviour and his dear father. Just a little while before his death he said, "Jesus has saved me and he has come for me," and we feel that his goodbye to his father was only for a short time and was followed by a happy reunion in Heaven. Jesus alone can comfort the sorrowing family and may his tender love and sympathy make smoother life's pathway for them until they shall all meet again in the land where troubles are never known. | Newton Co. News Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| RATLIFF, Jessie Milton | Oct. 31, 1890 Newton Co., MO |
Dec. 2, 1964 Stroud Cabins, Fairview, Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Job Ratliff and Bertha Ellen Payne. Never married. Retired from the Purina Mills. He was found dead in his home. E. L. Ratliff of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Still living with his mother in the 1920 Census, Newtonia, Newton Co., MO. - 1930 Census, Chino, San Bernardino, California - Jessie and brother Luther, both single, are living on the dairy farm of Lester C. Hemstreet as farm hands. Luther stayed in CA and is buried there. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| RATLIFF, Job | Apr. 30, 1857 MO |
Feb. 4, 1907 MO |
Research Note: He is buried next to F. C. Ratliff, his mother. His wife was Bertha Payne. Bertha Payne married Job Ratliff on Feb. 2, 1888 in Newton Co., MO. Son of James Polk and Feriby (Barker) Ratliff. - Newton Co. News - On Monday February 4th the death angel visited the home of Bro. Job Ratliff and claimed him for one of its number. He suffered an illness of several days. His suffering though made greater by the union of the two dread fevers, pneumonia and typhoid was shortened; on the morning of his death he asked for Christians to sing and pray with him. Though he did not say in words, by actions which speak louder than words he said, "Let me die the death of the righteous." Bro. Ratliff was 49 years 11 months old. Remains were interred at Jolly cemetery Feb. 5. | Newton Co. News MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| RATLIFF, John | Aug. 28, 1885 Newtonia, Newton Co., MO |
Aug. 7, 1961 Jane Chinn Hosp., Webb City, Jasper Co., MO |
SSW: Sallie L. - Research Note: Father was George Ratliff, mother not given on the death certificate. No wife given. John Ratliff Jr. of Miami, OK was the informant. - His mother was Hannah Eiklor. Sallie died in 1939 and John apparently never remarried. | Death Certificate Note Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| RATLIFF, Mary Lucinda (DAVIS) | Oct. 19, 1902 Newton Co., MO |
Oct. 31, 1946 Rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: According to her death certificate her husband was Steven Elbert "Elzy" Ratliff and he was the informant. She was a daughter of Steven E. Davis and Rhoda Orlena West. Wife of Elza Lee Ratliff. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Shelda Davis Kempton |
| RATLIFF, Sallie Lee (THOMPSON) | Feb. 1, 1884 Newton Co., MO |
Jul. 28, 1939 Berwick, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: John - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that Callaway was the funeral home. Her husband was John Ratliff. She was a daughter of Bogle Thompson, born TN and Nancy Pulley, born Pettis Co., MO. Mrs. L. C. Putman of Stark City, MO was the informant. - John Ratliff married Sallie L. Thompson on Nov. 26, 1905 in Newton Co., MO. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| RATLIFF, Sarah J. | Apr. 27, 1863 | Apr. 20, 1901 | SSW: F. C. - Inscription: "Dau. of F. C. Ratliff" - Research Note: Daughter of Job Ratliff and Feriba Barker. Born after her father's death. - Another Photo | Note Phyllis Long Photos Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| ROBINSON, Hulda Ellen (WILSON) (DOCKUM) | Nov. 22, 1868 MO |
June 13, 1954 Fairview, Newton Co., MO |
Inscription: "Ella Dockum Robinson" - Research Note: According to her death certificate she was widowed, and her husband was William Robinson. She was a daughter of Jonathan T. and Mary (Christman) Wilson. Maggie M. Jones of Pierce City, MO was the informant. Hulda first married John Sinclair Dockum. She is buried next to Maggie M. Jones and Jessie Luther Dockum, her children, and her stone has that she was born 1869 and not 1868 as the death certificate reads. - 1900 Census, Union, Benton, Missouri - John S. Dockum, born Mar. 1863 IL, age 37, married 9 years; Ella, wife, born Nov. 1868 MO, age 29, married 9 years; Cashes, son, age 7, born Feb. 1893 MO; Maggie, daughter, born Feb. 1894 MO, age 6; Luther, son, born Nov. 1897 MO, age 2; Arthur, son, born Aug. 1899, age 4 months. - 1930 Census, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California - John S. Dockum, born IL age 67, house carpenter, and Ella, wife, age 56, born MO. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| ROSE, Clara Faye (BOURLAND) | May 21, 1881 IA |
Mar. 7, 1962 St. Johns Hosp., Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
SSW: Dan Henry - Inscription: "Mom" - Research Note: Daughter of James Bourland and Mary Wheeler. Mrs. Edith Ratliff of Oklahoma City, OK was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| ROSE, Dan Henry Jr. | May 12, 1875 PA |
Aug. 23, 1961 At Home, Granby, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Faye - Research Note: Son of Henry Rose and Harriet Groff. His wife, Faye Rose, was the informant on the death certificate. - 1880 Census, MT Vernon, Lawrence, Missouri - Henry Rose, age 50, farmer, born Germany; Harriet, age 38, wife, born PA, parents born NY; Albert, son, age 12, born PA; William, son, age 8, born PA; Sophia, daughter, age 6, born PA; Henry, son, age 4, born PA. - 1930 Census, Capps Creek, Barry, Missouri - Henry Rose, head, age 54, married at age 26, born PA, father born PA (should be Germany), mother born MI, farmer; Fay, wife, age 48, married at age 20, born IA, father born IL, mother MA; Louise, daughter, age 11, born MO; Mary Bourland, mother-in-law, age 88, widowed, married at age 18, born MA, parents born MA. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| RUCKER, Susie A. (PARMLEY) | Apr. 28, 1880 Cairo, Alexander Co., IL |
Mar. 16, 1939 1214 Joplin St., Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
Inscription: "Wife of J. O." - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that John O. Rucker was her husband. The cause of death was a cerebral hemorrhage. She was age 58 years, 10 months and 18 days old. Her father was William Parmley, born IL, and her mother was Louisa Bridges, born IL. The informant was John O. Rucker, Joplin, Missouri. Her stone has she was born in 1875. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| SEXTON, Etty | Nov. 21, 1889 | Apr. 11, 1890 | Inscription: "Dau. of J. B. & M. J." - Research Note: Has to be the daughter of John B. and Martha J. (Simmons) Sexton. - 1900 Census, Capps Creek, Barry, Missouri - John B. Sexton, head, born May 1853 MO, age 47, married 17 years, father born IN, mother TN, farmer; Martha J., wife, born Sept. 1860 MO, age 39 married 17 years, mother of 6 children, 4 living, father born IN, mother MO; James, son, born Nov. 1883 MO, age 16; Emma C., daughter, born July 1885 MO, age 14; Levi, son, born Jan. 1887 MO, age 13; Elzy, son, born Nov. 1892 MO, age 7. - John B. Sexton married Martha J. Simmons on Jan. 28, 1883 in Barry Co., MO. - Another Photo | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photos Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| SHAW, Ethel Grace | 1908 | 1994 | SSW: Omer - Research Note: Omer C. Shaw, age 22, married Grace Bailey, age 21, on Jan. 11, 1930 in Jackson Co., MO. - Daughter of Byrd Bailey and Georgia Ann Denton, both buried at Bethel Jolly Cemetery. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| SHAW, Omer | June 10, 1907 MO |
Nov. 1978 MO |
SSW: Grace - Research Note: SSDI gives his last residence as Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. - 1920 Census, Pierce City, Lawrence, Missouri - Mary Shaw, head, age 34, widowed, born MO, parents born MO, seamstress; Omer, son, age 13, son, born MO, parents born MO. | SSDI Census Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| SLANE, Jane W. (ROSS) (LEGRAND) | July 9, 1864 Lawrence Co., MO |
Feb. 27, 1924 Newton Co., MO |
Inscription: "Wife of S. Slane" - Research Note: Daughter of Pleasant William Ross, born Newton Co., MO. Mother not named on the death certificate. William Cowan of Pierce City, MO was the informant. Her mother was Evia Calbert. - Jane Ross married James E. LeGrand on Feb. 11, 1993 in Barry Co., MO. He died in 1892 and is buried at Bethel Jolly Cemetery. - 1900 Census, Newtonia, Newton, Missouri - Jane is living with her mother-in-law, Rachel, and children Dora, age 14, DeWitt, age 12, and Miner C., age 10. - 1910 Census, Berwick, Newton, Missouri - Jane is married to Simon Slane. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| SLANKARD, Andrew Jackson | Nov. 13, 1859 MO |
Nov. 7, 1881 MO |
Inscription: "Son of A. J. & S. A. Slankard - Aged 21 Yrs. 11 Mos. & 25 Dys." - Research Note: Son of Andrew Jackson Slankard and Sarah Ann Bridges. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| SLANKARD, Daisy J. (WOOD) | June 30, 1891 Jolly, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 11, 1936 Berwick, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: W. Brit - Research Note: According to her death certificate she was married but her husband was not named. She was a daughter of Jim C. Wood, born Pea Ridge, AR, and Eutopia Jett, born Mississippi Co., MO. Britt Slankard was the informant. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photos Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| SLANKARD, David Lafayette | Jan. 18, 1863 IL |
Aug. 19, 1887 Newton Co., MO |
Inscription: "Aged 24 Y. 7 M. 1 D." - Research Note: Son of George Franklin Slankard and Katherine Hoover. Records at findagrave.com have his wife as Augusta Virginia (Hightower) (Slankard) (Jones) Puterbaugh. On March 8, 1887, she married David Lafayette Slankard, circa 1889, she married Phil Jones, and on December 24, 1901, she married C. S. Puterbaugh. Buried Forest Park Cemetery, Joplin, MO. - Another Photo - Another Photo - Another Photo | Census Note Phyllis Long Photos Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| SLANKARD, Donna Alene | Jan. 22, 1920 Newton Co., MO |
Jan. 21, 1922 Newtonia, Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: Age 1 year, 11 months, 29 days. Daughter of William F. Slankard born Newton Co., MO and Effie Dunaway born Taney Co., MO. Mrs. J. M. Slankard of Pierce City, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| SLANKARD, Francis I. | Dec. 3, 1862 | Mar. 15, 1882 | No Data | Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| SLANKARD, Harold | 1916 | 1981 | Research Note: Son of Walter Britton Slankard and Daisy J. Wood. SSDI gives his last residence as Joplin, Jasper Co., MO. Last benefit sent to Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| SLANKARD, Ida Lee (WOOLDRID) | Sept. 18, 1896 | Nov. 26, 1986 | SSW: John Marshall - Research Note: SSDI gives her last residence as Kansas City, MO. | SSDI Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| SLANKARD, Jack Marshall | Aug. 2, 1919 OK |
June 2, 1960 El Dorado Co., CA |
Research Note: Son of John Marshall and Ida Lee (Wooldrid) Slankard. CA death index gives his birth date as Aug. 24, 1919 and death date as June 20, 1960. Gives his mother's maiden name as Wooldrid. Jack M. Slankard married Henrietta Winters on July 1, 1942 in Neosho, Newton Co., MO. | Census CA Death Index MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| SLANKARD, John Marshall | Jan. 13, 1856 Grayville, Edwards Co., IL |
May 6, 1930 Berwick, Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: According to his death certificate he was a retired farmer, wife was Melissa Slankard. He was a son of Franklin Slankard, born IL, and Katherine Hoover, born IL. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| SLANKARD, John Marshall | July 10, 1895 | Jan. 22, 1981 | SSW: Ida Lee - Research Note: Son of John Marshall and Melissa Lavina Hisaw. SSDI gives his last residence as Wentworth, Newton Co., MO. | Census SSDI Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| SLANKARD, Melissa Lavina (HISAW) | Apr. 1, 1866 Rural Jolly, Pierce City, MO |
Feb. 17, 1950 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate reads that her husband was John Marshall Slankard. She was a daughter of William and Nancy (Richardson) Hisaw. Mrs. Daisy Dean Perry of Monett, MO, was the informant. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| SLANKARD, Nora Nancy | Mar. 24, 1889 | Sept. 15, 1975 | Research Note: Photo of stone at findagrave.com. Daughter of John Marshall Slankard and Melissa Lavina Hisaw. | Census Phyllis Long |
| SLANKARD, Walter Britton | Nov. 10, 1884 Newton Co., MO |
Apr. 30, 1939 Berwick, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Daisy - Research Note: He was a farmer, widowed, and his wife's name was Daisy Wood. Maiden name of Jetwood was given on the death certificate. Phyllis' Note: On Daisy's death certificate, her father's surname was Wood and her mother's Jett. He was a son of John M. Slankard, born KY, and Melissa Hisaw, born Barry Co., MO. Inez Slankard, daughter, of Pierce City, MO, was the informant. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| SMITTLE, Infant | Sept. 5, 1899 | Sept. 5, 1899 | Inscription: "Son of G. W. & J." - Research Note: Son of George Washington Smittle and Martha Jane West, both buried at Park Cemetery, Columbus, KS. Martha was the daughter of Joseph Franklin West and Rhoda Lucinda Kelly, both buried at Bethel Jolly Cemetery. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| STADER, Charles E. | Sept. 29, 1844 KY |
Jan. 6, 1923 Newtonia, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Suesanna W. - Research Note: Civil War Veteran. DC has birth as 1837. Age 79. Gerald Haddock has birth date of Sept. 29, 1844 which would be correct according to the age. Wife was Sue Stader and was the informant. He was a son of James Stader, born KY and Sarah Daugherty, born KY. - Neosho Times - DEATH OF CHAS. E. STADER - Charles E. Stader, a citizen of the eastern part of the county for 45 years and one of the best known men in the county, died at his home three miles northeast of Newtonia, Saturday, Jan. 6th, aged 78 years. He had not been in good health for some time on account of increasing age and was seriously sick last fall but had recovered to some extend. Mr. Stader was born in Kentucky, Sept. 29, 1844, and moved with his parents when a small boy to Columbus, Indiana. After growing to manhood he was engaged in railroading for several years and at the beginning of the Civil war he enlisted in the Union Army. He served two or three years and was discharged on account of disability. He was married at Seymour, Indiana, in 1871 and came to Newton county in 1877, buying the Oliver farm on Shoal creek where he lived for 45 years. Mr. Stader is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sue Stader and two sons and two daughters, namely, James Stader of Washington, D. C., Paul C. Stader of Neosho, Mrs. Kate Williams and Mrs. Georgia Crane who live near Newtonia. He also leaves seven grandchildren. Mr. Stader was the last one of his family, his only surviving sister having died a few months ago at the age of 83. Mr. Stader owned one of the largest and best improved farms in the county, nearly all of it being Shoal creek bottom. He was one of the most influential and enterprising farmers in his part of the county. He had been a member of the Methodist church for 35 years and he was also a member of the Masonic Lodge at Stark City and the Tyrian Royal Arch Chapter in Neosho. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Methodist church in Jolly conducted by Rev. George Ellis. Masons from Neosho and Stark City conducted the services at the cemetery. | Death Certificate Neosho Times Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| STADER, Suesanna W. (WEAVER) | Mar. 29, 1846 Frankstown, MD |
Feb. 25, 1923 Newtonia, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Charles E. - Research Note: According to her death certificate her husband was Charles E. Stader. Her father is given as Weaver and mother not named. Kathryn Williams of Neosho, MO was the informant. She is buried next to George W. Weaver, her brother. Her mother was Phoebe Weaver. - Neosho Times, Mar. 1, 1923 - DEATH OF MRS. SUE STADER - Mrs. Sue Stader, widow of Charles E. Stader, who died January 6th, died last Sunday at her home three miles northeast of Newtonia. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the M. E. Church in Jolly and conducted by Rev. George Ellis. Mrs. Stader is survived by two sons and two daughters, Capt. James Stader of Washington, D. C., Paul C. Stader of Neosho, Mrs. Kate Williams and Mrs. Georgia Crane of Newtonia. - 1880 Census, Rock Creek, Bartholomew, Indiana - Living next door to Charles' parents, James and Sarah - Charles Stader, age 35, farmer, born IN, parents born KY; Susan W., wife, age 33, born MD, parents born PA; Catherine, daughter, age 6, born IN; Phebe Weaver, mother-in law, age 72, born PA, father born PA, mother MD. - 1910 Census, Newtonia, Newton, Missouri - Charles Stader, head, age 65, married 39 years, born IN, parents born KY, stock dealer; Sue W., wife, age 63, married 39 years, mother of 5 children, 4 living, born MD, father born Germany, mother PA; Georgia B. Crane, daughter, age 29, married 9 years, mother of 2 children, 2 living, born IN; Charles Crane, grandson, age 8, born IN, parents born IN; James A. Crane, grandson, age 4, born IN, parents born IN; George W. Weaver, brother-in-law, born MD, father born Germany, mother PA. | Death Certificate Neosho Times Census Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
