Maplewood Cemetery
AKA: Exeter and Maple Grove
Surnames G
SSW = Shares Stone With
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARRISON, Darrell | Oct. 15, 1925 | Dec. 2, 1994 | SSW: Norman T. - Research Note: His wife was Norma T. Coffey. They were married on Jan. 12, 1955 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. He was the son of Herman Garrison and Katie Irene Birkes. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GARRISON, Donna Jean (CHARLES) | Oct. 3, 1959 MO |
Feb. 24, 2011 Peculiar, Cass Co., MO |
Research Note: Entered at findagrave.com by Laura Charles. Daughter of Kenneth Lou Don Charles and Bernice Cooper. Wife of Mark Garrison. | Note Phyllis Long |
| GARRISON, Doris Alene (BRADFORD) | June 29, 1929 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
June 25, 2004 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: John R. - Research Note: She was the daughter of the late John Isaac and Ada Mae (Wilson) Bradford. Married the late John Garrison. Had five brothers Glen,Carl, Lloyd, Robert, and Wayne. Four sisters Dorothy Jean Goerzen (her identical twin),Bertha Brigance, Maude Ball and Angie Bradford. She was a retired restaurant owner. | Family Records Jeff Billington Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GARRISON, Eula F. (BARR) | May 24, 1905 MO |
Mar. 27, 1983 MO |
SSW: Hubert - Research Note: 1910 Census, Liberty, Barry, Missouri - Eula, age 4, is living with her stepfather James D. Montgomery, age 40; mother Fannie Ethel, age 22. Eula's father was William F. Barr. Fannie E. Wooten married William F. Barr on July 17, 1904 in Barry Co., MO. They were divorced in 1908. - Cassville Democrat, February 29, 1908 - Fannie E. Barr vs. William T. Barr, Divorce. Fannie was the plaintiff. | Census MO Marriage Records Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GARRISON, Herman | Oct. 27, 1897 Barry Co., MO |
June 21, 1969 Cardwell Hosp., Stella, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Katie I. - Research Note: Wheaton, Barry Co., MO resident. He was the son of Franklin Rush Garrison and Martha Elizabeth McQueen. His wife Katie was the informant on the death certificate. - March 25, 1915, Cassville Republican - State vs. Herman Garrison, disturbing religious worship, defendant pleads guilty and fined $5.00. Paroled. | Census Online Newspapers Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GARRISON, Hubert Wright | Aug. 30, 1901 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 5, 1981 Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Eula F. - Research Note: He was the son of James Knox Garrison and Nora Pearl Howerton. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GARRISON, John Roy | Feb. 21, 1911 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 24, 1999 | SSW: Doris A. - Research Note: He was the son of Abraham Charter Garrison and Nora Smith. | Family Records Jeff Billington Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GARRISON, Katie Irene (BIRKES) | Oct. 12, 1901 Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 9, 1992 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Herman - Research Note: Cassville Republican, Sept. 18, 1919 - Licenses to Wed - Herman Garrison, Wheaton and Katie Birkes, Ridgley. Katie was the daughter of William Riley Birkes and Martha A. Patton. | Census Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GARRISON, Lillie Lewise | May 16, 1935 | Dec. 4, 1944 | Research Note: Daughter of Herman Garrison and Katie Irene Birkes. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GARRISON, Norma T. (COFFEY) | July 13, 1928 | Oct. 26, 1989 | SSW: Darrell - Inscription: "Married Jan. 12, 1955" - Research Note: Norma T. Coffey, age 26, married Darrell Garrison on Jan. 12, 1955 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. She was the daughter of Sterling Gay "Tom" Coffey and Alta Stamps, both buried at Maplewood. | MO Marriage Records Mother's Obit Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GARZON, Joseph "Joe" | June 5, 1929 Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA |
June 23, 2006 At Home, Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Geraldo and Angeles (Angoitia) Garzon, and was a veteran of the United States Army. On Oct. 13, 1970, in Washburn, N. D., he was united in marriage to Rosemary (Judkins) Brown. He received his education in Woodland, Calif., and graduated from Woodland High School. He served in the United States Army. Most of his life, he spent working in electrical line construction as a groundman. From 1972 until 1984, he and Rosemary published a paper known as Dew Drops. In 1984 they moved from Broadview, Mont., to Exeter to make their home. | Monett Times Jay Trace |
| GARZON, Rosemary (JUDKINS) | Sept. 5, 1929 New Castle, IN |
Sept. 26, 2016 Mercy Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Foster and Margie (Baldwin) Judkins. On October 13, 1970, she was united in marriage to Joseph "Joe" Garzon who preceded her in death on June 23, 2006. Also preceding her in death were her parents; three brothers, Mark, Meryl and Monte and one grandson, Israel. Rosemary grew up and received her education in New Castle, Indiana. She had resided in Broadview, Montana prior to moving to Exeter in 1984. She was a homemaker and from 1972 until 1984, published a paper called Dew Drops. She continued writing a paper called Dew Upon The Roses which was sent out just prior to her death. While her husband was alive they enjoyed attending Bible studies together and she continued studying the Bible. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| GASKINS, Cordelia A. (ROBBINS) | June 30, 1854 Putnam Co., MO |
June 4, 1931 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: I. B. Gaskins - Research Note: Cordelia A. Robbins was the daughter of John Harvey Robbins and Achsah Hobson. Isaac Gaskins married Cordelia Robbins on June 3, 1875 in Barry Co., MO. - July 6, 1907, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - A Birthday Surprise: A number of relatives conceived the idea of paying Mrs. Isaac Gaskins of Exeter, a surprise visit and giving her a dinner on Sunday, June 30, 1907, the occasion being her 53rd birthday. It was arranged to get her away from home, and on her return home she was overwhelmed with joy, at having all her relatives visit her and it soon dawned on her, what the object of the visit was for. The day was pleasantly spent and the splendid dinner and supper was enjoyed by the visitors. The relatives present were: Thos. Hobson and Mr. Burr and family of Exeter, Jos. Robbins and wife of Pleasant Ridge township, Milus Robbins and wife, Benton Robbins and family, Jos. White and family, of Cassville, Calvin Grimes and family of Webb City, W. W. Witt and wife of Cassville were the only persons present that were not relatives. Photographer Joslin of this city, took a photograph of the entire crowd of visitors, that will be preserved in memory of this delightful occasion. | Headstone Family Norman Smith MO Marriage Records Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GASKINS, Isaac B. | Oct. 10, 1853 IL |
Jan. 14, 1922 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: C. A. Gaskins - Research Note: Husband of Cordelia A Robbins married June 3, 1875 in Barry Co, MO. Father of Loula. He was the son of James and Juliette Gaskins. - November 26, 1904, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Harve Doyel, Jos. Lucky and I. B. Gaskins of Exeter and Dr. Abbott of Powell and J. F. Taylor of Marionville will leave tonight (Saturday) on a hunting trip in the Choctaw Nation. The people of Exeter had better prepare themselves for some good ones. - October 2, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Exeter News: I. B. Gaskins will start for Cherryvale, Kan., this week for a short visit with his brother. - May 25, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Personal and Local News: Charlie Talbert has been visiting her little brother, Jack, this week. She is making her home with Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Gaskins at Exeter. - Cassville Democrat, June 5, 1920 - Mr. and Mrs. Isaac B. Gaskins of Exeter, accompanied by his sisters Mesdames Mollie Trim and daughter of Gutherie, Okla., and Vesta Richardson of St. Louis, who are visiting him, were in this city Wednesday. - Father's Obit | Headstone Family Norman Smith MO Marriage Records Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GAUTNEY, Dale Laverne | May 12, 1945 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 5, 1994 | SSW: Gertrude Jean - Inscription: "Married Feb. 21, 1986" | Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GAUTNEY, Gertrude Jean | Nov. 4, 1945 | No Date | SSW: Dale L. - Inscription: "Married Feb. 21, 1986" | Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GENTRY, Patricia A. | July 19, 1947 | No Date | SSW: Wilford H. - Inscription: "Married Aug. 19, 1969" | Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GENTRY, Wilford Hartley | Mar. 17, 1930 Columbia, Boone Co., MO |
Aug. 28, 1997 | SSW: Patricia A. - Inscription: "Married Aug. 19, 1969" - Research Note: Son of Lonnie D. Gentry and Opal M. Weaver. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GERMAN, Ernest Lafayette | Nov. 10, 1913 Liberty Twp, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 22, 1999 At Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Ilene - Inscription: "Married June 5, 1937" - Research Note: He was a son of Gentry Harrison and Cora Stella (Wilkerson) German. He was a 1933 graduate of Washburn High School and moved to Cassville in 1937. He owned and operated Ozark Furniture and Appliance in Cassville, retiring in 1980. He married Ilene Wooten on June 5, 1937, in Barry County. He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. | Obituary Family Beverly Matthews Monett Times Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GERMAN, Gentry Harrison | Nov. 4, 1888 MO |
Sept. 1974 Cassville Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Buried in the John Lowell and Esther Geneva (German) Painter lot. His wife was Cora Stella Wilkerson. Possibly buried at Wichita, KS, where she died. Son of Sylvester German and Alice E. White. | Granddaughter Beverly Matthews Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GERMAN, Ilene (WOOTEN) | Jan. 2, 1918 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 26, 2007 Red Rose Inn, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Ernest Lafayette - Inscription: "Married June 5, 1937" - Research Note: She was a daughter of Claude and Mamie (Wells) Wooten. She was a granddaughter of Sam Lauderdale. She was the widow of my Uncle, Ernest L. German. | Obit Family Knowledge Beverly Matthews Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GHAN, Jewell (BASS) | Sept. 26, 1905 Barry Co., MO |
July 23, 1992 Stockton, Jan Joaquin Co., CA |
SSW: Son Rolland - Research Note: She was the daughter of William Albert Bass and Nellie Cole, both buried at Maplewood. She married Otis Rice Ghan, born in Wheaton, MO, on Nov. 17, 1929 in Barry Co., MO. Otis died in Stockton, CA on Feb. 24, 1954. | Census CA Death Index Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GHAN, Rolland | 1932 | 1933 | SSW: Jewell Bass Ghan - Research Note: He was the son of Otis Rice Ghan and Jewell Bass. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GIBSON, Anna Marie (BOWMAN) | Feb. 6, 1910 | Nov. 13, 1992 | SSW: Harold H. - Research Note: Daughter of Edgar O. Bowman and Bessie L. Austin. She is with her parents in the 1910 census. Edgar died in 1945 and Bessie died in 1948, both buried at Maplewood Cemetery. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GIBSON, Charles Wesley | May 17, 1915 MO |
Aug. 30, 1925 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Brother " - Research Note: Son of George E. Gibson and Nora Link. His father was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GIBSON, Gary Lee, Jr. | Sept. 17, 1966 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
May 19, 2009 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Gary, Sr. and Norma (Ray) Gibson. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents and a sister, Robin Smith. He was united in marriage to Melanie Roark, and to this union one son was born. He was a painter and for the last twelve years made lots of friends through his work. | Barry Co. Advertiser May 27, 2009 Phyllis Long |
| GIBSON, Gary Lee, Sr. | Oct. 10, 1944 | June 9, 2009 | Research Note: He was a Cassville, MO, resident and a son of Harold "Hoot" Gibson and Marie (Bowman) Gibson. He was united in marriage to Norma Ray on June 23, 1963, in Shell Knob. He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Robin Smith, his son Gary Lee Gibson, Jr. and one sister, Peggy Ash. He graduated from Cassville High School in 1962. Upon graduating, he began working at both Cassville and Barry County lumberyards. In 1967, he was employed by the Missouri State Phone Company as a telephone installer, trouble shooter and a cable splicer. He retired from GTE in 1994. He then did some contract work for the phone company for several years. | Barry Co. Advertiser June 17, 2009 Phyllis Long |
| GIBSON, George Elliot, Rev. | Feb. 9, 1879 | May 31, 1953 | SSW: Nora M. - Research Note: His mother was Sarah Elizabeth Gibson. 1880 Census, George and his mother were living with her Uncle James F. Hale in McDonald Co., MO. She second married John Russell and is buried at Dice Cemetery, Fairview, Newton Co., MO. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GIBSON, Harold H. "Hoot" | June 5, 1908 | July 12, 1989 | SSW: Anna Marie - Research Note: He was the son of George Elliot Gibson and Nora M. Link. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GIBSON, Nora M. (LINK) | June 3, 1881 | Aug. 23, 1961 | SSW: Rev. George - Research Note: She was the daughter of Elia Link and Margaret Ann Dunagan. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GIDDINGS, Frank | Jan. 17, 1900 Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 8, 1993 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Hiram Bostwick Giddings and Laura Jane Buchanan. His first wife was Matilda "Tillie" Henbest. Second wife was Ethel Ann (Henbest) Lowery, sister to Matilda. She is buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. | Attended Funeral Mary Giddings Johnson Census Phyllis Long |
| GIDDINGS, Hiram Bostwick | Oct. 12, 1861 Stockton, Jo Daviess Co., IL |
Apr. 4, 1946 Benton Co., AR |
Research Note: He was the son of Horace Seely Giddings and Hester Ann Bostwick. His wife was Laura Jane Buchanan. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Nov. 7, 1918 - H. B. Giddings of near Purdy stated while in Cassville last week that his son, Ralph, is still at Camp Funston, being in the medical department. He was detailed to camp duty instead of having been sent across. | AR Death Index Census Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GIDDINGS, Matilda Jean (HENBEST) | Apr. 29, 1903 Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 7, 1975 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the first wife of Frank Giddings. Daughter of Arthur J. Henbest and Minnie Mae Ledgerwood. | Attended Funeral Mary Giddings Johnson Father's Obit Phyllis Long |
| GIDDINGS, William Franklin | Dec. 15, 1930 Barry Co., MO |
June 17, 1951 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Bill was my older brother. He drowned on a family fishing trip to the James River when he was 21 years old. Research Note: The funeral home records for Culver's Chapel have Frank buried at Maplewood and listed his father as Frank Giddings and his mother as Tillie Henbest. Cause of death accidental drowning and year of birth as 1929 - not 1930. The record also gives day of death as the 18th and not the 17th. Place of death is given as near Viola. | Attended Funeral Mary Giddings Johnson Funeral Home Data Donna Cooper |
| GIFFORD, Nancy M. (MOORE) | Jan. 23, 1842 OH |
Aug. 19, 1925 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Mother" - Her husband was W. E. Gifford. Father was given as W. Johnston, mother's maiden name not known. Mrs. W. E. Crawford of Exeter, MO was the informant on the death Certificate. William E. Gifford married Mrs. N. M. Moore on June 25, 1901 in Exeter, Barry Co., MO. - October 23, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican -Exeter News: Mrs. Chas. Haddock left for Stroud, Okla., Saturday evening in response to a message, to be at the bedside of her mother, Mrs. W. E. Gifford, who is dangerously ill. Mr. and Mrs. Gifford formerly resided northeast of town. - Obit for Nancy's husband: - April 6, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - W. E. Gifford died April 1, 1916, age 75 years and 2 months. He had been in ill health for some time. For many years he made his home southwest of Exeter, but moved to Stroud, Okla., about six years ago. He was a true and faithful Christian until the end. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Eva Edens of Neosho, and Mrs. Grant Rhine of Exeter, and two sons Alva Gifford of San Francisco, Cal., and Edgar Gifford of St. Louis. Only one daughter was able to attended the funeral. His many friends sympathize with the bereaved family in their dark hour of grief. - William E. Gifford was a Civil War Veteran. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Online Newspapers 1890 Vet Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GILL, Elsie May (LEE) (SNOOK) (KELLER) | Nov. 13, 1910 McDonald Co., MO |
Feb. 23, 1992 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Arthur Wesley Lee and Susan Emoline Metcalf. Elsie May Lee married Elmus Dean Snook on Oct. 23, 1926. Divorced about 1966. Elmus is buried at Maplewood Cemetery. Elsie May Snook, age 60, married Floyd Harold Keller, age 55, on Dec. 7, 1970 in Neosho, Newton Co., MO. William Lawrence Gill married Elsie May (Lee) Keller on Mar. 6, 1982 in Neosho, Newton Co., MO. | SS Claims Index MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GILL, William Lawrence | June 11, 1907 Benton Co., AR |
Oct. 22, 1987 Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Daniel Laton and Frances Sina (Nichols) Gill. His first wife was Julia Emilene Lee. Second wife was Elsie May Lee. | Memorial Services Card Christine Lindsay Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GILLMORE, John A. | July 21, 1887 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 7, 1960 Osteo. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Nora Ann - Research Note: He was the son of George and Martha (Barker) Gillmore and a Seligman, MO resident. He was a state park employee and his wife was given as May Gillmore (second wife, May "Lottie" Wells). John W. Gillmore of Little Rock, AR was the informant on the death certificate. His first wife was Nora Ann Williams. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GILLMORE, Nora Ann (WILLIAMS) | Nov. 4, 1891 Sidney, Fremont Co., IA |
Nov. 7, 1947 Barry Co., Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: John A. - Research Note: She was the daughter of William L. Williams born Nashville, TN and Julia Ann Fox born TN. John A. Gillmore, her husband, of Rural Seligman, MO was the informant on the death certificate. John A. Gillmore, age 26, married Nora Williams, age 22, on Jan. 31, 1914 in Barry Co., MO. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GIPSON, Lloyd Elijah "Bill" | 1899 | 1975 | SSW: Ruby A. - Research Note: Son of Elijah C. Gipson and Mary Ann Rice. His first wife was Gertrude Patterson. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GIPSON, Ruby A. | 1902 | 1989 | SSW: L. E. "Bill" | Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GOELITZ, Anna June | Apr. 23, 1919 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 24, 1919 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of A. F. Goelitz and Edith? Davis. Her father was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GOERZEN, Dorothy Jean (BRADFORD) (LANE) | June 29, 1929 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 15, 2002 Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS |
Research Note: Daughter of the late John I. and Ada Mae (Wilson) Bradford. She was a homemaker. Married Larkie Lane. Had five brothers Glen,Carl, Lloyd, Robert, and Wayne. Four sisters Doris Garrison, Bertha Brigance, Maude Ball and Angie Bradford. She was preceded in death by one son, Ricky Lane, on June 6, 1999; one daughter, Margaret Schieder; four brothers, Carl Bradford, Lloyd Bradford, Robert Bradford, and Wayne Bradford; and one sister, Angie Bradford. | Monett Times Apr. 23, 2002 Mary Homesley Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GOODMAN, Margaret D. (POWELL) | Apr. 10, 1833 TN |
Dec. 15, 1925 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Gone But Not Forgotten" - Research Note: Her husband was Anderson Goodman. Daughter of John Powell and mother's maiden name was Henison, both born KY. Sarah Johnson of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GOODMAN, Susie E. | July 28, 1886 | Mar. 31, 1965 | SSW: T. Clarence - Inscription: "Married Mar. 28, 1906" | Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GOODMAN, Thomas Clarence | Sept. 26, 1884 | Aug. 3, 1963 | SSW: Susie E. - Inscription: "Married Mar. 28, 1906" | Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GOODWIN, James W. | Sept. 1856 TN |
July 1936 Carroll Co., AR |
Research Note: James Goodwin's wife was Mary E. Brattin, daughter of Henry Monroe and Sarah (Bowman) Brattin. Mary is named in her brother Noah Brattin's obit as Mrs. Mary Goodwin, wife of Jas. Goodwin of Golden. Noah is also buried at Maplewood. - 1900 Census, Missouri, Barry, Exeter - James W. Goodwin, born Sept. 1856 TN, age 43, married 18 years, farmer; Mary E., wife, born May 1850 TN, mother of 6 children all living; Sarah M., daughter, born Jan. 1883 MO, age 17; Thomas C., son, born Oct. 1884 MO, age 16; George M., son, born July 1886 MO, age 13; Hannah, daughter, born Feb. 1888 MO, age 12; Mary K., daughter, born Oct. 1889 MO, age 10; Noah, son, born Mar. 1894 MO, age 6; Saphrona E., mother-in-law, born June 1825 TN, age 74, widowed. - 1910 Census, Missouri, Barry, White River - James W. Goodwin, head, age 53, married once for 28 years, born TN, farmer; Mary E., wife, age 59, married once for 28 years, born TN, mother of 6 children all living; George M. son, age 23, born MO; Noah, son, age 16, born MO; Coram, nephew, age 17, born MO; James, nephew, age 15, born MO - Cassville Democrat, Jan. 10, 1920 - James W. Goodwin of Golden left for Boise City, Idaho, Saturday night to look at the country and to visit his daughter who lives in that state. He was accompanied by Caleb Brattin of Exeter whose mission is to see. - Cassville Democrat, Feb. 14, 1920 - Golden - Mrs. J. W. Goodwin and son, George, left for Idaho, on Feb. 27. - 1930 Census, White Cross, Ada, Idaho - Frederick Dirckson, head, age 38, first married at age 35, born Germany, farmer; Catherine, wife, age 38, first married at age 17, born MO, clerk in bakery; Clarence McGuire step-son, age 20, born MO; Jack, step-son, age 17, born MO; James W. Goodwin, father-in-law, age 73, widowed, born TN. | Census AR Death Index Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GOOSTREE, Amanda "Mandy" Eugene (HOWERTON) | Aug. 15, 1907 Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 29, 2004 Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK |
SSW: Aulton S. Goostree - Inscription: "Married Apr. 4, 1930" - Research Note: Amanda "Mandy" Lugene Howerton Goostree, 97, of Seminole, Oklahoma, formerly of Exeter, died September 29 at Unity Health Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma, following a brief illness. Mrs. Goostree was born August 13, 1907, in Barry County, the daughter of Jim and Hetti (Drinkwater) Howerton. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. She was married to Aulton Goostree, and he preceded her in death. Survivors include three sons, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, John Howerton. | Monett Times Oct. 1, 2004 Mary Homesley Headstone Cheryl Online Obit Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GOOSTREE, Anna Pearl (LINEBARGAR) | Sept. 3, 1897 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
1981 Rogers, Benton Co., AR |
SSW: Walter E. Goostree - Inscription: "Married Dec. 29, 1915" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Edgar Boyd Linebargar and Nancy Elizabeth Jones. - Services for Mrs. Anna Goostree, 84, Exeter, who died at 11:45 Tuesday at Rogers (AR) Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for the past four weeks, will be at 2:30 p.m. today at Williamson Chapel, Cassville. The Rev. Glen Lauderdale will officiate. Burial will be in Maplewood cemetery, Exeter. Mrs. Goostree was born Sept. 3, 1897, at Purdy. She had lived in the Purdy-Exeter area all her life and was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church. She married Walter Goostree Dec. 29, 1915. | Headstone Cheryl Wheaton Journal MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GOOSTREE, Aulton Sankey | Nov. 2, 1904 | Feb. 16, 1981 | SSW: Amanda E. - Inscription: "Married Apr. 4, 1930" - Research Note: He was the son of James Franklin Goostree and Amanda Howerton. | Headstone Cheryl Online Obit Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GOOSTREE, Effie "Chloe" (HIGGS) | Jan. 7, 1893 Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 23, 1944 Rural Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Emmet - Research Note: Effie Chloe was the daughter of John and Anna (Duncan) Higgs. - Cassville Republican Aug. 24, 1944 - Effie Chloe Higgs, daughter of Mrs. And Mrs. J. M. Higgs, was born January 7, 1893; departed this life August 23, 1944, at the age of 51 years, 7 months, 16 days. March 4, 1914 she was married to Emmett Goostree. To them were born two daughters, Lois of Wilmington, California, and Mrs. Raymond Montgomery, Exeter. Beside her husband and daughters who survive are her father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Higgs, two sisters, Mrs. Ed Zuspann of Goodland, Kansas, and Mrs. Britt Lowe of Verona; two brothers, Forest Higgs of Fowler, Colo., and Ray Higgs of Cassville; one grand-daughter, Sherry Von Montgomery, and many other relatives. - March 12, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Licensed to Wed: James E. Goostree, 21, Exeter and Effie C. Higgs, 21, Cassville | Headstone Cheryl Death Certificate Cassville Republican Online Obit Barbara Erwin Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GOOSTREE, James "Emmet" | Jan. 19, 1893 Barry Co., MO |
June 24, 1948 Purvis Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Chloe - Research Note: Full name was James Emmett Goostree. He was a farmer and had been in the hospital for 10 weeks. Usual residence was three and one-half miles North of Exeter, MO. He was the son of James Franklin Goostree and Amanda Howerton. - Cassville Republican, February 27, 1913 - Circuit Court Docket: State vs. Emett Goostree, running horse on public highway. - Cassville Republican, March 27, 1913 - Circuit Court Proceedings: State vs. Emmett Goostree, running horse on public highway, defendant plead guilty and fined $5. and cost. | Headstone Cheryl Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GOOSTREE, James Franklin | July 13, 1860 Shoal Creek, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 19, 1938 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Fronia - Research Note: His wife was Saphrona Goostree and he was a retired farmer. He was a son of Alexander "Elick" Goostree, born TN and Mary Duncan, born KY. Walter Goostree of Cassville, MO was the informant. Cassville Republican, March 24, 1938 - Resident of County All of His Life - James Goostree, one of Barry county's successful farmers, passed away at his home about three miles north of Exeter, Saturday, March 19, 1938, following an illness of several months. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Exeter, Monday afternoon, March 21. A very large crowd attended the funeral. Six nephews, sons of the late John Goostree, brother of Mr. Goostree, were the pallbearers: Horace, Ozzie, Homer, Otis, Dennis and Floyd Goostree. Burial was made in the Maplewood cemetery at Exeter. James Franklin Goostree was born on Shoal Creek in Barry County, northwest of Exeter, July 13, 1860. his age 77 years, 8 months and 6 days. He was united in marriage to Miss Frona Antle, March 13, 1887. To them five children were born, two of whom preceded him in death. Surviving of the immediate family are the widow, and three sons: Emmett, Walter, and Alton, all of this community. He is also survived by two grand children, and a sister, Mrs. Vesta Brattin who lives at McAllen, Texas. Mr. Goostree had long been recognized as one of the county successful farmers and a substantial citizen. | Headstone Cheryl Death Certificate Phyllis Long Cassville Republican Barbara Erwin Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GOOSTREE, Safronia "Fronia" (ANTLE) | Nov. 7, 1862 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 19, 1945 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: James F. - Research Note: She was the wife of James Goostree, Exeter, MO resident. She was a daughter of Jacob Antle and Sarah Stipp. Walter Goostree of Exeter, MO was the informant. Her stone reads that she died on March 19th, but that is in error. The death certificate has that she died Jan. 19, 1945. | Headstone Cheryl Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GOOSTREE, Walter Eldon | Sept. 11, 1894 Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 13, 1986 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Anna P. Goostree - Inscription: "Married Dec. 29, 1915" - Research Note: He was the son of James Franklin Goostree and Sophronia Antle. - Cassville Republican, Aug. 28, 1919 - Mr. and Mrs. Walter Goostree spent Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Linbarger and family. | Headstone Cheryl Father's Obit Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GRABER, Dorris Fern | 1917 | 1946 | Research Note: She was the daughter of William Penn Graber and second wife Missouri Ellen Beck. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GRABER, Eura | 1899 | 1935 | Research Note: She was the daughter of William Penn Graber and first wife Mary Rebecca Linebargar. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GRABER, Missouri Ellen (BECK) | Apr. 17, 1879 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 17, 1956 State Hosp. No. 3, Nevada, Vernon Co., MO |
SSW: William Penn - Research Note: Daughter of Daniel David Beck and Louisa Ann Redmond. Second wife of William Penn Graber. Usual address was 304 Lincoln, Monett, MO. | Death Certificate E. Cook Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GRABER, Nina P. (WOOTEN) | June 24, 1910 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 6, 1991 | SSW: Thomas Kenneth - Research Note: Daughter of Horace H. Wooten and Mary M. Dabbs. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GRABER, Thomas Kenneth | Mar. 20, 1912 Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 30, 1968 Carthage, Jasper Co., MO |
SSW: Nina P. - Research Note: SSDI gives his last residence as Carthage, Jasper Co., MO. He was the son of William Penn Graber and Missouri E. Beck. His wife Nina was the informant on the death certificate. | SSDI Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GRABER, William Penn | Dec. 7, 1874 Cowley CO., KS |
Oct. 26, 1948 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Missouri Ellen - Research Note: He was the son of John Alexander Graber born OH and Nancy Ann Forrest born KS. First married Mary R. Linebargar and second Missouri Ellen Beck. William's parents and first wife all buried at Concord Cemetery. - Sept. 17, 1896, Cassville Republican - Licensed to Wed: William P. Graber, 21, of Exeter and Mary R. Linebarger of Corsicana. - Cassville Democrat, July 22, 1905 - Mrs. Wm. Graber of near Doss School house, died July 13, of a kidney trouble, leaving a husband and four children to mourn her death. She was a good woman, and a member of the Baptist Church. The remains were laid to rest Saturday in Concord Cemetery. - May 22, 1909, Cassville Democrat - Married Sunday, May 16, 1909, at the residence and by Rev. R. G. Mitchell in this city, Wm. P. Graber and Missouri E. Beck. Mrs. Graber is a daughter of the late Daniel (and Louisa) Beck, who resided four miles out on Golden road, and is well and favorably known. Mr. Graber comes from a good family and is a good man. They will reside on his farm northwest of Cassville. We hope for them a successful and happy life. | Death Certificate E Cook Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Online Newspapers Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GRAHAM, Harold M. | Oct. 5, 1886 Byron, Olmsted Co., MN |
Oct. 31, 1929 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "MINNESOTA PVT 344 FIELD ATRY 90 DIM" - Research Note: He was married and his wife was Beulah Graham. Son of Manford D. Graham born NY and Maria Skinner born Garden City, MN. Cause of death was suicide, shot by pistol with own hand. His father was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GRAHAM, Jannie (BROWNING) | July 6, 1886 Barry Co., MO |
June 8, 1911 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Wife of W. E. - Research Note: She was a daughter of W. P. Browning, born Clebern, AR, and Lillie H. House, born Barry Co., MO. - Cassville Republican, June 15, 1911 - Mrs. Jennie Graham, wife of Will Graham of Fayetteville, Ark., died Thursday, June 8, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Browning, in Exeter following a long illness of kidney trouble. Both Mr. and Mrs. Graham formerly lived at Exeter. A husband and one small child are left of the family, which is now robbed of the love and tender care which the wife and mother alone could give. The funeral services were held Friday and Interment made in the Exeter Cemetery. - March 21, 1908, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Marriage Licenses: W. E. Graham and Jennie Browning, Exeter - March 9, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Exeter News: Mrs. Jennie Graham of Fayetteville, Ark., is at her father's, W. P. Browning, sick with a kidney trouble. | Death Certificate Online Obit Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GRAHAM, Manford David | Feb. 11, 1854 Cortland Co., NY |
Aug. 3, 1932 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a dairyman and married to Maria Skinner. He was the son of Joseph Graham born England and Jane Tarentyman? born England. Logan M. Graham was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GRAVES, Avie W. "Fat" | 1908 | 1973 St. Vincent Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Truda M. - Research Note: Avie "Fat" Graves, 65, of Route 1, Cassville, Missouri, died at 1:30 p.m. Wed. in St. Vincent's Hospital in Monett, where he had been a patient one week. A member of the Butterfield Baptist Church, Mr. Graves owned and operated the Graves Service Station there. His wife was Truda Sherman. Son of Archie L. Graves and Minnie F. Spain. | Obit Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GRAVES, Charley W. | June 25, 1929 Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 13, 2001 At Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "In Loving Memory" - Research Note: He was the son of Avie W. and Trudie Mae (Sherman) Graves. He was educated in Butterfield. He was employed as a baker with AP and P Grocers for 30 years. He moved to Cassville 14 years ago and operated Double G Auction in Cassville. Survivors include one son of Spring Hill, Kansas; one brother, of Purdy; two grandchildren and six great grandchildren. | Monett Times Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GRAVES, Delbert J. R. | Mar. 28, 1932 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 13, 2010 At Home, Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Photo of stone at findagrave.com. He was the son of Avie W. and Trudie Mae (Sherman) Graves. On Oct. 2, 1956, in Miami, Okla., he was united in marriage to Georgia Tucker, and to this union two daughters were born. He received his education at Butterfield and was a life-long resident of Barry County. For several years, he was employed at Kraft Foods in Wheaton and then worked for Railway Ice Company in Monett, retiring in the late 1970s. After his retirement, he owned and operated D and G Service Station in Monett and then was owner of Double G Auction in Cassville. Preceding him in death were his parents and one brother, Charlie Graves. | McQueen Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| GRAVES, Julius Horatio | 1833 ME |
1909 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Mary J. - Research Note: February 27, 1909, Cassville Democrat - Exeter News: J. H. Graves a highly respected citizen of this place died at his home, Monday, Feb. 15, at 1 o'clock, aged 86 years. Mr. Graves had lived in Exeter about 5 years, and was respected by all who knew him. He leaves a wife and several grown up children to mourn his death. - 1850 Census, Franklin, DeKalb Co., Illinois - Julius is living with his parents Nathaniel and Ann Graves, siblings, Augusta, Vesta, Hannah, and Franklin. - 1870 Census, Lynnville, Ogle, Illinois - Julius, head of household and wife Mary; children, Clarissa, and Guy; his parents Nathaniel, age 64, and Anna, age 62. - 1880 Census, Wall Lake, Sac, Iowa - Julius, age 47, Mary, age 40; Children, Clara, Guy, Carrie, Ann, Paul; parents are still with him, Nathaniel, age 78 and Annie, age 76. - 1900 Census, Lake View, Sac, Iowa - Julius H., age 67, Mary J., age 60; Sons, Paul, age 23, and Roger, age 19. - In 1910 Census, Exeter, Barry, Missouri, after Julius' death in 1909, is - Roger, age 28, with wife Miriam, age 21, daughter Ida M., age 6 months, and Miriam's mother Mary E. Sheets, age 61. | Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GRAVES, Mary Jane (WATSON) | Jan. 15, 1840 NY |
July 30, 1942 Yamhill Co., OR |
SSW: Julius - Research Note: No death date on the stone. Mary may not be buried here according to Oregon Death Records. She is buried at Evergreen Memorial Park in McMinnville, Yamhill Co., OR. Daughter of John A. and Clarissa Watson. - September 5, 1912, Cassville Republican - Mrs. Mary Graves of Oregon is visiting her son, Roger Graves and family of Exeter. - Mary Jane Watson married Julius H. Graves on Apr. 9, 1863 in DeKalb Co., IL. | IL Marriage Records Oregon Death Index Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GRAVES, Ruth | Sept. 7, 1919 MO |
Sept. 24, 1920 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "In Loving Memory" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Roger Graves born OH and Marian Sheets born IA. Her father was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GRAVES, Truda Mae (SHERMAN) | June 8, 1906 MO |
Apr. 14, 1989 MO |
SSW: Avie W. - Research Note: Truda Sherman, age 21 of Washburn, MO, married Avie Graves, age 22 of Exeter, Barry Co., MO, on June 23, 1928 in Carroll Co., AR. She was the daughter of John David Sherman born KY and Eveline Dillie Easley, born MO. SSDI gives her last residence as Cassville, Barry Co. MO. | AR Marriage Index Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GRAY, Martha Ellen (ROBBINS) | Apr. 18, 1949 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 12, 1982 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Leverett Eugene Robbins and Loraine (Brown) Robbins. | Culver's Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GREEK, Donna Jean (STILL) | Feb. 13, 1964 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
June 11, 2021 At Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Donald and Frankie (Hall) Still. On December 3, 1988 in Exeter, Missouri she was united in marriage to Charles Greek. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Still. Donna spent most of her life in the Cassville area where she graduated from Cassville High School. She attended Crowder College in Neosho, Missouri and MSU in Springfield, Missouri. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| GREEN, Charles Franklin, Jr. | 1896 | 1896 | SSW: James H. - Research Note: Photo of stone at findagrave.com. Son of Charles Franklin Green and Belle Sample. James H. Green was the uncle of Charles Franklin Green Sr. | Headstone Phyllis Long |
| GREEN, James H. | Mar. 6, 1872 Jonesville, Lee Co., VA |
July 14, 1895 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Charles F. Green Jr. - Research Note: Photo of stone at findagrave.com. He was the son of Morrison Green and Martha A. Harris. - Cassville Republican, July 18, 1895 - Died, Sunday, July 14, at the home of his brother, Chas. F. Green in Exeter. James Green, aged 23 years, 4 months and 8 days. "Jim", as he was familiarly called by his many friends was born March 6, 1872 at Jonesville, Lee Co., VA, and at the age of seven moved to Kentucky, thence in 1882 to Northern Arkansas. In 1891 he attended school in Purdy and the following year studied telegraphy under his brother George at Cameron, I. T. One year later he was appointed Frisco agent at Durham from which place he went to Exeter about a year ago. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. W. Koons and interment occurred in the new cemetery south of Exeter, Monday. | Cassville Republican Thursday, July 18, 1895 Darla Ball Marbut Online Obit Census Phyllis Long |
| GRESHAM, Ollie Geraldine (KEMPER) | Oct. 29, 1888 Pierce City, Lawrence Co, MO |
Feb. 8, 1982 | SSW: Riley Dodd - She was the daughter of Reuben Cornelius Kemper and Sarah Isabell Taylor. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GRESHAM, Riley Dodd | Mar. 27, 1890 Green Ridge, Pettis Co., MO |
Aug. 4, 1950 Trinity Lutheran Hosp., Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO |
SSW: Ollie G.- Research Note: Son of Uriah Gresham and Allie Lee Dodd. His wife was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GRIFFIN, J. P. | 1846 TN |
1894 MO |
SSW: Mother, Susan Whites 1822 - 1896 and Mrs. T. C. Briscoe 1855 - 1937. - Research Note: Mrs. T. C. Briscoe was the wife of J. P. Briscoe. T. C. were her initials. Her second husband was James Barton Briscoe. James P. Griffin married Tennessee Bare or Barr on Dec. 24, 1871 in Barry Co., MO. - 1880 Census, Flat Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO - James Griffin, age 34, born TN, farmer; Tenn Griffin, wife, age 24, born MO. - Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, June 14, 1894 - James Griffin of near Exeter is very ill with consumption. | Census Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GRIFFITH, Ada Pearl (BRATTIN) | Feb. 5, 1898 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
May 27, 1973 Barry Co., Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Arthur Ethel Griffith - Inscription: "Married May 25, 1918" - Research Note: Daughter of Lorenzo Brattin and Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Hudspeth. - Funeral services for Mrs. Ada Griffith, 75, Exeter, who died at 6:25 p.m. Sunday, May 27, at South Barry County Hospital, Cassville, after a long illness, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Williamson Chapel in the Valley, Cassville. Born February 5, 1898, at Exeter, Mrs. Griffith was a lifetime resident of this area. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Exeter. Survivors include her husband, Arthur E. Griffith; two sons, James Griffith, Vista, California, and Roy Griffith, Exeter; a daughter, Mrs. Maxine McGinnis, Kansas City, Kansas; a sister, Mrs. Nora Kehages, Kansas City, and five grandchildren. Rev. Gussie Carlson will officiate. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Exeter under direction of Williamson Funeral Home. - Another Photo - Photo of Ada | Granddaughter Online Obit Frances Albert Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GRIFFITH, Arthur Ethel | Sept. 26, 1897 AR |
Apr. 16, 1976 Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS |
SSW: Ada P. Griffith - Inscription: "Married May 25, 1918" - Research Note: Son of W. Douglas and Louisa (Jackson) Griffith. - Another Photo | Granddaughter Frances Albert Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GRIFFITH, Jewel Maxine | Mar. 26, 1923 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 27, 1939 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "16 yrs. 8 mos. 1 day" - Research Note: Daughter of Arthur Ethel and Ada (Brattin) Griffith, sister to James, Roy E. and Helen. She was my Aunt. - Wheaton Journal, Dec. 7, 1939 - Maxine Jewell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. and Ada P. Griffith, was born at Exeter, MO., March 26, 1923 and passed away Nov. 27, 1939 at the age of 16, and 8 months and one day. Her entire life had been spent in Exeter where she attended school and was a member of the 11th grade of the Exeter High School at the time of her death. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Griffith of Exeter; two brothers, James and Roy at home, one sister, Mrs. Lou Edmondson, of Wheaton, two grandmothers, Mrs. Lou Griffith of Cassville. Mrs. Nettie Brattin of Kansas City, two uncles, Albert and Charlie Brattin, one Aunt, Mrs. Nora Kelaiger of Kansas City and many other relatives and a large circle of sympathizing friends. Cause of death was Chorea, Paresis, Pericarditis. - Another Photo - Photo of Jewel | Death Certificate Obit Frances Albert Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GRIFFITH, Roy Earl | Aug. 8, 1927 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 6, 1983 V. A. Hospital, Fayetteville, Washington Co., AR |
Inscription: "CPL US ARMY KOREA" - Research Note: He was the son of Arthur Ethel and Ada Pearl (Brattin) Griffith. Cause of death was carcinoma of the lung. Cassville Democrat - Graveside services for Roy E. Griffith, 55, Cassville, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Maplewood Cemetery in Exeter. Burial is under direction of Williamson of Cassville. Mr. Griffith died at 5:50 a.m. Wednesday at the Veterans Hospital in Fayetteville, Ark., after a long illness. Mr. Griffith was a retired hair stylist and a Baptist. He had lived in Cassville the past six months, having moved here from St. Augustine, Fla. Survivors include his wife, one son, one daughter, Miss Frances Griffith, Atlanta, Ga.; one brother, James, Vista, Calif.; and one sister, Mrs. Helen McGinnis, Kansas City, Kan. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. - His wife was Jessie Lea Jones. In 1944, she married Roy E. Griffith. To this union two children were born. In 1952, she married Junior Glendon Wright who preceded her in death in 1997. To this union six children were born. She is buried in Kechi Cemetery, Andover, KS. - Roy Earl Griffith, age 19, married Jessie Lea Jones, age 18, on Oct. 23, 1944 in Benton Co., AR. - Another Photo - Photo of Roy | Cassville Democrat Death Certificate Daughter Frances Albert AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GRIMES, Johnny | June 4, 1937 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 7, 2021 Broken Arrow, OK |
Research Note: He was the son of Ira and Erie Grimes in Washburn, Missouri where he was raised with six brothers and sisters. He married the love of his life, Lou Ann Lawson Grimes on May 15, 1959. Johnny was a long time Broken Arrow Resident, moving here in 1967 from Wichita, Kansas to go to work for American Airlines. He retired from American Airlines in December 1997. He also served proudly as a member of the Oklahoma Air National Guard based in Tulsa for 20+ years retiring in June 2002. He was preceded in death by wife, Lou Ann Grimes July 2, 2011 and daughter, Cindy Dawn Grimes Davis January 4, 2018. Services are pending at Floral Haven Funeral Home. There will be a graveside service at Maplewood Cemetery, Exeter, Missouri at a later date. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| GRIMES, Johnny Brent | Oct. 18, 1959 | Oct. 20, 1959 | No Data | Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GRIMES, Julia Ann | No Date | June 18, 1964 | No Data | Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GRIMES, Lou Ann | May 8, 1940 Barry Co., MO |
July 2, 2011 Broken Arrow, Tulsa Co., OK |
Research Note: Tulsa World - Lou Ann Grimes, 71, Broken Arrow Public Schools secretary, died Saturday. | findagrave.com Phyllis Long |
| GROVER, Angeline (BURTON) | Dec. 21, 1867 MO |
Dec. 29, 1946 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: James C. - Research Note: Sarah Angeline Grover was widowed twice and the daughter of William Henry Burton and Eliza Ann Cooper. Leona Rogers of Exeter, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Wife of James Calvin Grover. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GROVER, James Calvin | Jan. 18, 1863 Sidney, Fremont Co., IA |
May 11, 1946 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Angeline - Research Note: He was a retired fruit grower. Parents not known by the informant on the death certificate who was his wife. James C. Grover, age 25, married Sarah Angeline Burton, age 20, on Mar. 12, 1888 in Howell Co., MO. He was the son of Cyril Leach Grover and Martha Ellen Hiatt. Up to 1920 in the census, he is in Howell Co., MO. By 1930 he and his wife are in Esculapia, Benton Co., AR. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GUMMERT, Thomas F. | July 4, 1930 Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA |
Sept. 16, 2007 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of William and Gladys (Fields) Gummert. On Dec. 25, 1954, he was united in marriage to Carol Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents a sister, Bunola Guttormson and a granddaughter, Jacey Gummert. He received his education in Iowa where he lived most of his life. He served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Army and was honorably discharged September 30, 1960. He worked for the Public School Transportation System as the head mechanic for 38 years. In 1990 he moved to Cassville to make his home. | Cassville Democrat Phyllis Long |
| GURLEY, Cornelius Monroe | May 4, 1879 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 5, 1949 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Lillis Gurley - Research Note: Cornelius Monroe Gurley son of Albert Newton Gurley and Eliza Cook. Married Lillis Ann Miller on March 18, 1907. - Cornelius Monroe Gurley, son of Eliza and Newton Gurley, was born near Purdy, MO., May 4, 1879. He passed away at his home in Exeter February 5, 1949, at the age of 69 years, nine months and one day. Most of his life was lived in Barry County. In 1907, he was united in marriage to Lillis Miller. To this union three children were born. Two sons passed away in infancy. In 1928 he professed faith in Christ, and united with the Baptist church at Exeter, where he remained a faithful member until death. Surviving are his wife, one daughter, Norma Smith of Exeter, two brothers, Mack Gurley of Butterfield and H. H. Gurley of Wilmington, Calif., and two sisters, Mrs. Tom Shoopman of Bristow, Okla., and Mrs. Emma McClure of Mineral Springs. Also one grandson, Gaylon Monroe Smith, and other relatives and many friends. | Obit Norman Smith Note Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| GURLEY, Lillis Ann (MILLER) | Nov. 27, 1887 Cherryville, Montgomery Co., KS |
Oct. 27, 1964 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Monroe Gurley. - Research Note: Lillis Ann Miller was the daughter of Mark Miller and Mary Jane Roberts. Lived in Exeter, MO. Norma Smith of Exeter, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Lillis Ann Miller was the wife of Cornelius Monroe Gurley. She was an Exeter, MO resident. Sister of William, Minnie Almeda, Itannah Alifair, Maude Alice, Otis Emery, Jacob Clarence, Elsie Armanta. | Obit Norman Smith Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
