Jolly Bethel Cemetery
Surnames W - Z
SSW = Shares Stone With
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEAVER, George W. | May 2, 1833 Washington Co., MD |
June 22, 1919 Newtonia, Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a retired stone mason, married and wife's name was Amelia Weaver. He was age 86 years, 1 month and 20 days old. His father was John W. Weaver, born France and mother Phoebe Waters, born PA. C. E. Stader of Newtonia, MO was the informant. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery on June 24, 1919. - 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 Census Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| WEAVER, Phebe (WATERS) | Nov. 13, 1808 PA |
Nov. 26, 1883 | Research Note: She is buried next to George Weaver, her son. - Note from findagrave.com - The Torchlight - Feb. 18, 1830 - "Married Thurs last by Rev. M. Bruner, John Weaver, to Miss Phebe Waters, all of this Co." - 1880 Census, Rock Creek, Bartholomew, Indiana - 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. | Census Phyllis Long Note Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| WEST, Alice | Aug. 8, 1867 | Apr. 18, 1890 | Inscription: "Wife of T. B. West" - Another Photo | Photos Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| WEST, Benjamin Delaney | Apr. 29, 1850 Mississippi Co., MO |
Mar. 13, 1931 Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Millie E. - Research Note: Son of Benjamin Perkins West and his first wife Martha E. Morgan. Husband of Millie Elizabeth Hisaw. Benjamin D. West married Millie E. Hisaw on Jan. 21, 1872 in Barry Co., MO. - 1880 Census, Capps Creek Twp., Barry Co., Missouri - B. D. West, Self, Married, Male, White, 30, MO, Farmer, KY, KY; Elizabeth West, Wife, Married, Female, White, 23, MO, Keeping House, TN, IN; Rosa M. West, Dau, S, Female, White, 4, MO, MO, MO; Laura West, Dau, S, Female, White, 2, MO, MO, MO; B. P. West, Self, Married, Male, White, 68, KY, Farmer, NC, NC; Lucinda West, Wife (wife of B.P.), Married, Female, White, 74, KY, NC, NC. - November 3, 1906, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Northwest Corner News Items: B. D. West of Jolly has just returned from a visit to the Territory. - March 16, 1907, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Northwest Corner News: B. D. West has moved to the Territory , near Afton. | MO Marriage Records Census Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| WEST, Benjamin Perkins | May 21, 1812 KY |
Feb. 16, 1889 MO |
Inscription: "Age 76 Y. 8 M. 22 D." - Research Note: His first wife was Martha Edwards Hayes, died 1859 in KY. He second married Lucinda by the 1880 census. - 1860 Census, Ohio, Mississippi, Missouri - Benjamin West, age 48, farmer, born KY; Madison J., age 22, born MO; Joseph F., age 16, born MO; Benjamin D., age 10, born MO; Isabel, age 6, born MO; Harvey Ray, age 25, farm laborer, born KY; George Hargai?, age 19, farm laborer, born KY. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| WEST, Delana Andrew | Jan. 26, 1870 | Feb. 23, 1933 McPherson, KS |
Research Note: Delana Andrew was a son of Madison Jeptha & Elizabeth (Dearington/Darington/Derington) West. Husband of Laura (Ray) West. - 1930 Census, Capps Creek, Barry, Missouri - Luther M. West, head, age 44, single, born MO, parents born KY; Andrew, brother, age 60, widowed, married at age 30, born MO, parents born KY; Margaret, sister, age 55, single, born MO, parents born KY; Mary I., sister, age 36, single, born MO, parents born KY. - Another Photo | Family History Keta Barker Ortega Census Phyllis Long Photo Shelda Davis Kempton Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| WEST, Elizabeth D. (DEARINGTON) | Mar. 5, 1850 Mississippi Co., MO |
Mar. 15, 1920 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Madison West - Phyllis' Note: Post made by Keta has Elizabeth D. (Dearington) West. According to her death certificate her father was A. J. Darington, born KY, and mother Martha Margin?, born KY. E. H. West of Verona, MO, was the informant. Eliza E. Derington married Madison J. West on Aug. 26, 1868 in Mississippi Co., MO. Spellings of Dearington, Darington, Derington. - Another Photo | Family History Keta Barker Ortega Photo Shelda Davis Kempton Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| WEST, Harry Jared | Nov. 21, 1896 | July 28, 1897 | Research Note: Son of Benjamin D. West and Millie E. Hisaw. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| WEST, Hulda A. (CHRISTOPHER) | 1874 | 1900 Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Joseph Malvin West - Research Note: Daughter of William Christopher and Frances Jane Hisaw. - 1880 Census, Capps Creek Twp., Barry Co., Missouri - Frances Christopher, female, widowed, age 40, born TN; Alice, daughter, age 12, born MO; Jeremiah, son, age 9, born MO; Hulda, daughter, age 6, born MO; Mary Walker, daughter, age 18, born MO. | Family History Keta Barker Ortega Census Phyllis Long |
| WEST, James Marvin | Apr. 10, 1880 Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO |
Oct. 11, 1889 Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: James Marvin was a son of Madison Jeptha and Elizabeth (Dearington) West. - Another Photo | Family History Keta Barker Ortega Photos Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| WEST, Joseph Franklin | 1845 | 1909 | Research Note: First wife was Mahala Arlene Morgan, married on Oct. 23, 1867 in Mississippi Co., MO. Second wife was Rhoda Lucinda Kelly. Son of Benjamin P. West and Martha E. Hayes. See Benjamin P. for census. - 1880 Census, Capps Creek Twp., Barry Co., Missouri - J. F. West, Self, Married, Male, White, 35, MO, Farmer, KY, KY; Roda L. West, Wife, Married, Female, White, 31, MO, Keeping House, TN, TN; William P. West, Son, S, Male, White, 11, MO, At Home, MO, MO; Joseph M. West, Son, S, Male, White, 10, MO, At Home, MO, MO; Mark A. West, Son, S, Male, White, 7, MO, MO, MO; Martha West, Dau, S, Female, White, 5, MO, MO, MO; John R. West, Son, S, Male, White, 3, MO, MO, MO. | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| WEST, Joseph Malvin | 1870 | 1961 Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Hulda A. (Christopher) West. Research Note: Joseph was a son of Joseph Franklin West & Mahala Arlene Morgan. See Joseph Franklin for census. | Family History Keta Barker Ortega Census Phyllis Long |
| WEST, Laura (RAY) | Jan. 14, 1876 MO |
Mar. 13, 1923 MO |
Inscription: "Wife of Delana Andrew West." - Research Note: Delana A. West married Laura Ray on May 6, 1900 in Pioneer, Barry Co., MO. Daughter of Samuel Franklin Ray and Melvina Birkes. - Another Photo | Family History Keta Barker Ortega MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Shelda Davis Kempton Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| WEST, Lucy Ellen | Nov. 17, 1873 | Nov. 9, 1889 Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: Lucy was a daughter of Madison Jeptha and Elizabeth (Dearington) West. - Another Photo - Another Photo | Family History Keta Barker Ortega Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| WEST, Luther McNally | Mar. 19, 1885 MO |
Mar. 3, 1969 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Rural Pierce City, MO resident. Luther was known as "L. M." - never married. In later years he lived on the West family farm with his sister Mary I. He lived there until his death. He was the son of Madison Jeptha and Elizabeth (Derrington) West. - 1930 Census, Capps Creek, Barry, Missouri - Luther M. West, head, age 44, single, born MO, parents born KY; Andrew, brother, age 60, widowed, married at age 30, born MO, parents born KY; Margaret, sister, age 55, single, born MO, parents born KY; Mary I., sister, age 36, single, born MO, parents born KY. | Family History Keta Barker Ortega Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| WEST, Madison Jeptha | Feb. 5, 1838 Mississippi, Co., MO |
May 20, 1925 Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Elizabeth D. - Research Note: The headstone has West at the top. Madison's middle name is Jeptha. Shelda's 2nd great grandparents: Madison Jeptha West & Eliza Elizabeth (Derington) West. - Madison J. West first married Martha E. Morgan on Jan. 18, 1865 in Mississippi Co., MO. He second married Eliza E. Darington on Aug. 26, 1868 in Mississippi Co., MO. Son of Benjamin P. and Martha E. (Hayes) West. - 1880 Census, Capps Creek Twp., Barry Co., Missouri - M. J. West, Self, Married, Male, White, 42, MO, Farmer, KY, KY; Eliza E. West, Wife, Married, Female, White, 30, MO, Keeping House, KY, KY Benjamin West, Son, S, Male, White, 14, MO, At Home, MO, MO; Delana A. West, Son, S, Male, White, 10, MO, MO, MO; Martha E. West, Dau, S, Female, White, 8, MO, MO, MO; Lucy E. West, Dau, S, Female, White, 6, MO, MO, MO; Margaret A. West, Dau, S, Female, White, 4, MO, MO, MO; Madison West, Son, S, Male, White, 2, MO, MO, MO; James M. West, Son, S, Male, White, 2 Months, MO, MO, MO (Born April) - Another Photo | Family History Keta Barker Ortega Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Shelda Davis Kempton Photos Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| WEST, Madison Zabock "Zed" | Nov. 7, 1877 | Dec. 6, 1896 Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: Madison was known by the nickname "Zed". He was the son of Madison Jeptha and Elizabeth (Dearington) West. - Another Photo - Another Photo | Family History Keta Barker Ortega Photo Shelda Davis Kempton Photos Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| WEST, Mahala Arlene (MORGAN) | Abt. 1848 | Nov. 27, 1872 | Inscription: "Wife of Joseph West - Aged 24 Ys. 10 Ms 9 Ds" - Research Note: This top part of the stone is broken at the name and stuck in the ground. The bottom part is still standing. It is next to Joseph Franklin West. Mahala Morgan married Joseph F. West on Oct. 23, 1867 in Mississippi Co., MO. Daughter of William Morgan and Mary Ann Derington. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| WEST, Margaret Ann | Sept. 5, 1875 Pierce City, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 26, 1953 Pierce City, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Margaret Ann West was a daughter of Madison Jeptha and Elizabeth (Derington) West. Never married. Mary West of Pierce City, MO was the informant on the death certificate. She died at home, rural Capps Creek Twp., 7 miles SW of Pierce City, MO. - 1930 Census, Capps Creek, Barry, Missouri - Luther M. West, head, age 44, single, born MO, parents born KY; Andrew, brother, age 60, widowed, married at age 30, born MO, parents born KY; Margaret, sister, age 55, single, born MO, parents born KY; Mary I., sister, age 36, single, born MO, parents born KY. - Another Photo | Family History Keta Barker Ortega Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Shelda Davis Kempton Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| WEST, Mary Isabella | Dec. 3, 1892 MO |
Mar. 24, 1968 MO State Hosp., Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Madison West and Elizabeth Derrington. Hospital records were the informant listed on the death certificate. Mary Isabella was known as Mary I. She never married and lived on the West family farm with her brother Luther until her death. She was a school teacher. - 1930 Census, Capps Creek, Barry, Missouri - Luther M. West, head, age 44, single, born MO, parents born KY; Andrew, brother, age 60, widowed, married at age 30, born MO, parents born KY; Margaret, sister, age 55, single, born MO, parents born KY; Mary I., sister, age 36, single, born MO, parents born KY. - Another Photo | Family History Keta Barker Ortega Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Shelda Davis Kempton Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| WEST, Millie Elizabeth (HISAW) | Oct. 3, 1856 Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 8, 1930 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: B. Delaney - Research Note: According to her death certificate her husband was B. D. West. Her father's name given as (William) Hisaw, born TN, and mother (Nancy) Richardson, born IN. J. H. White was the informant. Benjamin Delaney West married Willice "Millie" E. Hisaw on Jan. 21, 1872 in Barry Co., MO. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| WEST, Naomi Odessa | Feb. 5, 1907 | Apr. 26, 1916 Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO |
Inscription: Daughter of D. A. & Laura. Research Note: Naomi was a daughter of Delana Andrew and Laura West. - 1910 Census, Granby, Newton, Missouri - Delana A. West, head, age 40 married 10 years, born MO, farmer; Laura B., wife, age 34, married 10 years, mother of 3 children, 3 living, born MO; Raymond S., son, age 9, born MO; Ralph, son, age 5, born MO; Neoma O., daughter, age 3, born MO. | Family History Keta Barker Ortega Census Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| WEST, Rhoda Lucinda (KELLY) | May 15, 1849 Newton Co., MO |
Dec. 27, 1912 Newtonia, Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: She was widowed, daughter of John Roberts Kelly, born Robinson Co., TN and Jane Hamilton, born Robinson Co., TN. John H. Kelly of Newtonia, MO, was the informant. Wife of Joseph Franklin West. -1850 Census, Van Buren, Newton, Missouri - John R. Kelly, age 41, born VA; Jane, age 42, born TN; Elizabeth, age 20, born TN; Greenberry, age 18, born IL; John, age 17, born IL; James, age 14, born IL; William, age 12, born IL; Martin, age 10, born IL; Francis, male, age 8, born MO; Nancy, age 5, born MO; Sarah, age 3, born MO; Lucinda, age 1, born MO. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long |
| WEST, Rosa M. | Nov. 14, 1875 | Nov. 5, 1899 | Research Note: Daughter of Benjamin Delaney West and Millie Elizabeth Hisaw. See Benjamin for census. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| WEST, Sarah B. | Nov. 1, 1872 | Nov. 10, 1872 | Research Note: Maybe the daughter of Benjamin Delaney West and Millie Elizabeth Hisaw according to other researchers. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| WEST, Susan Clara | Nov. 12, 1882 Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO |
May 11, 1885 Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: Susan Clara was a daughter of Madison Jeptha and Elizabeth (Dearington) West. - Another Photo | Family History Keta Barker Ortega Photo Shelda Davis Kempton Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| WEST, Thomas I. | Nov. 25, 1873 | Aug. 23, 1874 | Research Note: Maybe the son of Benjamin Delaney West and Millie Elizabeth Hisaw according to other researchers. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| WHITE, Harold L. | Aug. 26, 1921 Newton Co., MO |
Jan 11, 1995 Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Mary Jane - Inscription: "June 24, 1945" - Research Note: His wife was Mary Jane Kelly. Son of Ray White and Mary Elizabeth Hawk. | Family Ola Donaldson Census Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| WHITE, Mary Jane (KELLY) | Dec. 2, 1918 | Dec. 23, 1997 | SSW: Harold L. - Inscription: "June 24, 1945" - Research Note: Daughter of Arthur Kelsey Kelly and Sarah Elizabeth Putnam. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| WILBUR, Byron E. | Dec. 26, 1860 | Dec. 24, 1895 | Research Note: Son of William Wilbur and Mary (Dale) White. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photos Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| WILBUR, William | Apr. 11, 1830 IN |
Dec. 21, 1893 MO |
Research Note: William Wilbur married Mary Dale White on Jan. 22, 1849 in Mississippi Co., MO. She was the daughter of Jehu John White and Nancy Harmon. | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| WILLIS, Edward "Pete" | Jan. 12, 1922 | Dec. 11, 1978 | Research Note: Son of Herman Wilford Willis and Minnie Pearl Shafer. - Military Stone - Inscription: "Tec 5 USA WW II" | Census Phyllis Long Photos Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| WILLIS, Herman Wilford | Oct. 25, 1892 Clay Co., IL |
June 24, 1954 Los Angeles Co., CA |
SSW: Minnie - Research Note: Herman Willis and Minnie Shafer were married March 25, 1915 in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri. Son of James Henry Willis and Mary Elizabeth Shirley. CA Death Index gives his mother's maiden name as Shirley. | Census CA Death Index Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| WILLIS, John D. | 1933 | 1979 | Research Note: Son of Herman Wilford Willis and Minnie Pearl Shafer. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| WILLIS, Mike L. | 1934 | 1960 | Research Note: Herman Wilford Willis and Minnie Pearl Shafer. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| WILLIS, Minnie Pearl (SHAFER) | Mar. 12, 1897 MO |
Sept. 1, 1953 State Hosp., Nevada, Vernon Co., MO |
SSW: Herman - Research Note: Usual residence was Pierce City, Barry Co., MO. She was married to Herman W. Willis and was a daughter of Solomon and Rachael (Farrell) Shafer. | Census Phyllis Long Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| WOOD, Eutopa May (JETT) | Apr. 8, 1868 | June 9, 1893 | SSW: James C. - Research Note: Daughter of Zodok S. Jett and his second wife Elizabeth Ribka, both buried at Bethel Jolly Cemetery. - 1880 Census, District 1, Capps Creek Twp., Barry Co., Missouri - Elizabeth Jett, Self, Widowed, age 50, KY, Keeping House, OH, KY; Eutopa Jett, Daughter, S, Female, age 12, MO, VA, KY; George Patterson, Laborer, S, age 25, MO, Farmer, MO, MO. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| WOOD, Infant | June 30, 1904 | June 30, 1904 | Inscription: "Dau. of R. L. & Hattie" | Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| WOOD, James Carter | July 28, 1867 AR |
July 21, 1929 Van Buren, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Eutopa May - Research Note: He was a retired farmer and widowed. He was a son of Joe Wood, born TN and Margaret Dowing, born TN. Walter Slankard of Wentworth, MO was the informant. The death certificate for his daughter, Daisy J. (Wood) Slankard, buried at Bethel Jolly Cemetery, names her mother as Eutopa Jett. - 1900 Census, Newtonia, Newton, Missouri - Teresa Furguson, head, born Nov. 1828 VA, single, parents born VA, farmer; Emily E. Furguson, sister to Teresa, born July 1833 VA, age 66, parents born VA; James C. Wood, lodger, born July 1864 AR, age 35, widowed, farmer, father born VA, mother TN; Nellie E., lodger, born Nov. 1887 MO, age 12, father born AR, mother MO; Daisy J., lodger, born June 1891 MO, age 8, father born AR, mother MO. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
| WOOD, Walter | May 20, 1893 | Sept. 1893 | No Data | Photo Donna Cooper Ted Roller |
