Maplewood Cemetery
AKA: Exeter and Maple Grove
Surnames J - K
SSW = Shares Stone With
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACOBSON, Marion William "Jake", III | Sept. 27, 1948 Iola, Allen Co., KS |
Oct. 21, 1997 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was born Sept. 27, 1948, at Iola, Kansas the son of Marion W. and Alice (Darter) Jacobson. He is a 1966 graduate of Iola High School. He served with the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Following the war, he moved to Arkansas and then to Fordland, MO., for four years. He was in the trucking business at Fordland. He moved to Exeter from Fordland 10 years ago. At the time of his death he was employed with George's Processing at Cassville as the truck shop manager for eight years. On April 9, 1983, he married Nancy Heffner, at Marshfield, MO. - Military Stone - Inscription: "SSGT US AIR FORCE VIETNAM" | Obit at findagrave.com Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JAMES, Francis Marion | Mar. 8, 1842 Nottaway Co., MO |
Apr. 1, 1931 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Malissa J. - Research Note: Civil War Veteran. He was 89 years and 24 days old. His wife was Malissa James and he was the son of Calvin James and mother's maiden name was Smith. Mrs. Henry Hadley of Cassville, MO was the informant. - His mother was Nancy Jane Smith. Wife was Malissa Jane Price. - Cassville Republican, May 30, 1895 - Stony Point News: F. M. James is going on one foot the past few days. He says his wife struck him on the knee with a rock while running after a chicken, but his wife denies the charge. - August 17, 1907, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - The St Louis Republic is publishing a list of ex-confederate soldiers and we find the following names from Barry County. F. M. James, private Co. A., 1st MO, Cav., Exeter. - July 3, 1913, Cassville Republican - Stony Point News: F. M. James, and wife, Will James and family, Mr. Easley and family and Mrs. James Bridgeman and daughter, Miss Artie spent Sunday, June 22 at the Roaring River Spring. | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JAMES, Lida | 1884 | 1900 | Research Note: She was the daughter of Francis Marion James and Malissa Jane Price. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JAMES, Malissa Jane (PRICE) | Dec. 25, 1849 Clinton Co., MO |
Feb. 6, 1940 Exeter, Barry Co.,MO |
SSW: Francis M. - Research Note: Francis James married Malissa J. Price on Mar. 25, 1869 in Clinton Co., MO. She was the daughter of Jim Price born Clinton Co., MO and Mary Jane Newby born Plattsburg, MO. Age was 90 years, 1 month and 12 days when she died and widowed. Mrs. Henry Hadley of Exeter, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - July 17, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Stony Point News: Mrs. Henry Hadley spent Thursday, of last week, with her mother, Mrs. F. M. James. | Note Donna Cooper Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JAMES, Martha E. | Jan. 20, 1825 | Oct. 18, 1892 | Inscription: "Aged 73 YR 8 MO 28 DA" | Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JAMES, Sula M. (HAWK) | Feb. 18, 1882 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 22, 1966 Sunset Valley Nursing Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: William F. and William Evert - Research Note: She had lived in Exeter, MO. Everet James of Exeter, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Sula M. Hawk, age 20, married William F. James, age 21, on Jan. 8, 1903 in Cassville, Barry Co., MO. She was the daughter of Jacob William Hawk born TN and Adeline Graston. Her mother was deceased in the 1900 census. | MO Marriage Records Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JAMES, William Evert | July 2, 1904 | Jan. 11, 1977 | Research Note: He was the son of William F. James and Sula M. Hawk. There are two stones. One has birth year 1904 and the one he shares with his parent is 1903. - Another Stone - SSW: Sula M. and William F. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JAMES, William F. | Sept. 20, 1875 | Apr. 6, 1922 | SSW: William Evert and Sula M. - Research Note: He was the son of Francis Marion James and Malissa Jane Price. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JAQUES, Buddy | 1926 | 1934 | No Data | Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JAQUES, Carl Lester Lawrence | Jan. 4, 1907 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 12, 2002 At Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Ina B. - Inscription: "Married Feb. 14, 1931" - Research Note: He was the son of Daniel Samuel and Sovenia Jane (Tyler) Jaques. He was a farmer, operating Jaques Dairy. From 1962 to 1972 he owned and operated Jaques Service Station. He married Belle Reese on February 14, 1931, in Bentonville, Arkansas, and she preceded him in death October 30, 1999. He was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. | Monett Times Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JAQUES, Daniel S. | Oct. 12, 1862 Switzerland |
Apr. 12, 1925 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Jane S. - Research Note: He was a farmer and the son of Julius Jaques born Switzerland, mother's maiden name unknown on the death certificate. Daniel arrived in New York, New York, on May 15, 1865 with his parents, Julius and Phillipene, and siblings by way of Switzerland and Le Havre, France on the ship Europe. | Death Certificate Passenger Lists Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JAQUES, Floyd Raymond | Apr. 4, 1895 Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 15, 1914 Flat Creek, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of Daniel Samuel Jaques, born Switzerland, and Jane Sevenia Tyler, born MD. Typhoid fever was the cause of death. - Cassville Republican, October 22, 1914 - Floyd Jaques, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Jaques who reside at the McMurty Spring Southwest of town, died Thursday morning after several weeks illness of typhoid and pneumonia fever and complication of diseases, age 19 years, 6 months and 11 days. The deceased was a young man of exemplary habits and good traits of character which gave him the esteem of his associates. At about 12 years of age he professed faith in Christ and united with the Methodist Church. Besides his parents, two brothers and five sisters survive. | Death Certificate Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JAQUES, Ina Belle (REESE) | Feb. 11, 1912 | Oct. 30, 1999 | SSW: Carl - Inscription: "Married Feb. 14, 1931" - Research Note: Ina Reese, age 19 of Washburn, Barry Co., MO, married Carl Jaques, age 24 of Cassville, Barry Co., MO, on Feb. 14, 1931 in Benton Co., AR. She was the daughter of Albert S. and Isabelle Reese. | AR Marriage Index Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JAQUES, Jane Sevenia (TYLER) (SINGER) | Dec. 6, 1875 | May 7, 1980 | SSW: Daniel S. - Research Note: Daughter of Jeremiah B. Tyler and Jennie (Austin) (Tyler) Singer. Jennie second married Rev. William Brown Singer and died in 1950 and is buried beside Jane. Jeremiah and Jennie are both buried at Bethel Cemetery. Jane Sevenia Tyler married Daniel S. Jaques in Barry County, MO on April 6, 1893. J. B. Tyler, father of Jane, gave consent. - March 6, 1913, Cassville Republican - Vanzandt News: Jeremiah B. Tyler of Monett visited at the home of his daughter, Mrs. D. S. Jaques the latter part of last week. | Note Donna Cooper MO Marriage Records Mother's DC Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JAQUES, Johnnie S. (GREEN) | Jan. 26, 1903 | Sept. 7, 1977 | SSW: Lee Roy - Research Note: Last residence was Clinton, Henry Co., MO. - Notes at ancestry by pdmbjg: My father's sister, Johnnie Green Jacques, was born in Hubbard Texas in 1903 to John Wortham and Nannie M. Green. Her father, my grandfather, died in 1906 in Tyler, Smith County, Texas. Her mother, my grandmother, died sometime 1903 to 1906. My grandfather remarried to a Miss Lillie before he died, and Miss Lillie adopted Aunt Johnnie. Aunt Johnnie was named for her father, which was unusual back then. My mother and father divorced when I was 3 yrs old in 1937. I didn't know his family well. | SSDI Note Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JAQUES, Lee Roy | Nov. 17, 1899 | Mar. 21, 1999 | SSW: Johnnie S. - Research Note: He was a son of Daniel Samuel Jaques, born Switzerland, and Jane Sevenia Tyler, born MD. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JENKINS, Helen D. (WELLS) | May 9, 1847 Chautauqua Co., NY |
Apr. 12, 1933 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Porter - Research Note: She died at home, 503 West Cale, Monett, MO. She was widowed and the daughter of Elihu Wells born VT and mother's maiden name was Judson. Miss Minnie Jenkins of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JENKINS, Minnie Bell | Jan. 29, 1874 MI |
Dec. 23, 1961 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Porter Joseph Jenkins and Helen D. Wells. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JENKINS, Porter Joseph | Feb. 23, 1845 PA |
July 11, 1915 Liberty Twp., Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Helen - Research Note: He was married and a farmer. He was a son of John Cass Jenkins and Rozilla Perkins. Cause of death was heat exhaustion. Minnie B. Jenkins of Exeter, MO was the informant. Cassville Republican, July 15, 1915 - #1. Porter Jenkins was born in Erie County, Pennsylvania, Feb 23, 1845, where he grew to manhood. In 1862 he enlisted in the Union Army, Pennsylvania, Vols. where he served until the close of the war in 1865. On Feb 8, 1867 he was united in marriage to Miss Hellen D. Wells. To this union were born 7 children, four boys and three girls, four of whom are living. He left the state of Pennsylvania 42 years ago and has lived in several different states. He moved to Barry County Missouri 7 years ago, and bought a farm on the head of Shoal creek where he resided until the day of his death, July the 11th, 1915. He leaves a wife, four children, also his mother, four brothers and five sisters to mourn his loss. He was a kind and affectionate husband, a loving father and a good citizen. The funeral was held Monday at the residence conducted by Rev. T. H. Hickman. The body was laid to rest in Maple Grove Cemetery at Exeter. - #2. Dies From Overheat: Porter Jenkins, a highly respected citizen of Liberty township, died Sunday morning at his home west of Exeter from the effects of overheat on the evening before. Mr. Jenkins was 70 years old. He was at work about his place on Saturday afternoon and was overcome with heat. He seemed to have recovered from the prostration and on Sunday morning did the chores. Later in the forenoon he was found lying on his bed, dead. | Death Certificate Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JENNINGS, Alfred Lee | Jan. 17, 1943 Shawnee, OK |
Nov. 8, 2017 At Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Edd and Annabelle (Shelton) Jennings. On August 12, 1978, he was united in marriage to Karen J. Holbrook (second wife) in Santa Cruz, California. Mr. Jennings served his country proudly in the United States Army and was a Vietnam War Veteran. He helped start A L Lease Plumbing in California and later went on to be a truck driver until he retired, and he and Karen moved to Cassville to make their home. In addition to his father, Mr. Jennings was preceded in death by his loving wife Karen on May 21, 2014. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| JENNINGS, Karen J. (HOLBROOK) | May 10, 1953 Santa Cruz, CA |
May 21, 2014 At Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Al and Alice (Ely) Holbrook. She was a graduate of Santa Cruz High School. On August 12, 1978, she was united in marriage to Al Jennings, in Santa Cruz, CA. She worked as a administrative secretary for the Boy and Girls Club in Stockton, California and the Watsonville High School. They moved to Rogers, Arkansas, in 2002, where she was employed by the Office of Human Concern, in Rogers. For the past eleven years she has made Cassville her home. In 2013 she took the position of City Clerk for the City of Cassville. In addition to her parents Al and Margo Holbrook and Edward and Alice Sharpe, she was preceded in death by two brothers Michael and Eddie Sharpe. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| JENSEN, Christian "Chris" | July 26, 1865 Denmark |
Dec. 7, 1942 Wayne, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Peter - Inscription: "Brothers at Rest" - Research Note: He was single and a farmer. Parents marked "don't know" on the death certificate. Inez Harris of Wayne, MO was the informant on the death certificate. His wife was Andrea "Anna" Petersen, died in IA. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JENSEN, Nels Chris | May 6, 1894 Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA |
May 22, 1960 St. Vincent Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Rozellie - Research Note: Usual residence was Exeter, MO. He was the son of Chris Jensen and Andrea Peterson. His wife, Rozellie, was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate IA Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JENSEN, Nels Chris, Jr. | Nov. 15, 1933 Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA |
Sept. 23, 1955 Santa Clara Co., CA |
Inscription: "MISSOURI SP2 CO 2 84 ENGR CONSTR BN" - Research Note: Rozella M. Jensen applied for his military stone. He was in service at the time of his death. Stationed at Fort Ord, CA. Son of Nels Chris Jensen Sr. and Rozella M. Carroll. | Military Headstone Application SSDI CA Death Index Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JENSEN, Peter | 1873 | 1941 | SSW: Christian - Inscription: "Brothers at Rest" | Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JENSEN, Rozellie M. (CARROLL) (BREWER) | May 27, 1907 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 31, 1996 Johnson, Stanton Co., KS |
SSW: Nels C. - Research Note: She was the daughter of William David Carroll and Cora Alice Barrows. Nels Chris Jensen of Moorhead, IA, farmer, age 32, born Council Bluffs, IA, groom's first marriage, son of Chris Jensen and Andrea Petersen married Rozella Mae Brewer, bride's maiden name Rozella Mae Carrol, residence Moorhead, IA, age 24, bride's second marriage, born Barry Co., MO, daughter of W. D. Carroll and Cora Alice Barrows, on Mar. 8, 1927 in Onawa, IA. | Census IA Marriage Records SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JOECKEL, Bobby Sue | July 25, 1981 | July 29, 1981 | Inscription: "God's Little Rosebud" | Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JOHNSON, Agnes (BOX) | Aug. 5, 1900 | Oct. 27, 1977 | SSW: Sim Clyde - Research Note: Daughter of John Wesley Box and Rachel Birdie Bowman. Agnes Box, age 25 from Wayne, Barry Co., MO, married Clyde Johnson, age 30 from Heber Springs Cleburne Co., AR, on Aug. 8, 1924 in Cleburne Co. AR. | Census AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JOHNSON, Charles W. "Bill" | June 19, 1912 | June 20, 1984 | SSW: Mildred I. - Research Note: He was a son of John W. Johnson, born AR, and Sarah Goodman, born TX. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JOHNSON, Cynthia Elizabeth (EUBANKS) | Dec. 22, 1852 AR |
Jan. 1, 1931 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Thomas Green - Research Note: She was married and the daughter of Felix G. Eubanks born IL and Millie A. Young, born TN. P. G. Johnson of Exeter, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JOHNSON, Edward | June 11, 1876 Rural Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 21, 1914 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate has his birth year as 1878. He was married and a farmer. He was a son of John W. Johnson, born AR, and Sarah Goodman, born TX. The cause of death probably TB. Possible marriage record: - July 22, 1905, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Marriage Licenses: Edward Johnson, Cassville, and Hattie Weddington, Golden. - Cassville Republican April 4, 1912 - Circuit Court Proceedings: Hattie W. Johnson vs. Edward Johnson, divorce, dismissed by plaintiff. - March 26, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Edward Johnson died early Saturday morning at the home of his mother, Mrs. Sarah Johnson, age 35 years, 9 months and 10 days. Death was due to tubercular trouble. He had been in poor health for several months and had recently returned from Eureka Springs where he had been taking treatment. Besides a mother the deceased is survived by a wife, one child, a father, J. W. Johnson, and three sisters, and three brothers. Funeral services conducted by Rev. G. S. Yarborough were held Sunday afternoon at the Exeter Christian Church and interment was made at the Exeter Cemetery. | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JOHNSON, Elizabeth Mae "Bettye" (RAUSCH) | Apr. 18, 1930 St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN |
Aug. 3, 2008 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was a daughter of Edward and Elizabeth (Harvey) Rausch. She married Wayne Johnson on Sept. 22, 1961 in Denver, Colorado, who preceded her in death in Feb. 2001. | Barry Co. Advertiser Aug. 6, 2008 Phyllis Long |
| JOHNSON, Fred | 1887 | 1966 | Research Note: He was a son of John W. Johnson, born AR, and Sarah Goodman, born TX. - August 15, 1903, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Fred Johnson was arrested Friday of last week, on two charges field by Prosecuting Attorney Kemp, for selling liquor. He gave bond for his appearance at court. - September 8, 1906, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Fred Johnson and Quince Sanders were arrested at Exeter, Saturday, night, charged with raising a disturbance. Fred was brought to jail and gave bond later. Quince gave bond. - June 29, 1907, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Chas. Dowd and Fred Johnson had trouble at Woodruff recently, and Dowd was arrested by Sheriff O'Dwyer Thursday on a warrant issued by Squire James of Exeter Township and plead guilty and paid his fine. Deputy Sullivan arrested Fred Johnson yesterday, on same charge. - August 3, 1907, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Fred Johnson was arrested last week by Constable Brattin of Exeter, on a charge of carrying and exhibiting a deadly weapon at Woodruff recently. Trial was set before Squire Salle of Liberty township for last Monday, but the case was continued to next Monday. C. E. Frost represents the defendant. - April 7, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Saturday, evening between five and six o'clock, Chas. Bass and Fred Johnson in company with John Parrish, south of town tanked up with liquor and went to the reunion grounds where they secreted themselves in the hollow entering the grounds from the east near the spring for the purpose of card playing. Some trouble arose and Parrish was attacked by Bass and Johnson and was severely wounded on the back of the head. J. W. Turner who at the time was not far away, heard the boys while in the difficulty. Mr. Turner thought the boys must have been on the road leading east from the grounds and started to see what the trouble was. When he approached the hollow he saw Parrish running from the two other boys and saw a rock thrown which struck Parrish on the head and knocked him down. The boys discovering Mr. Turner struck across the hill. Mr. Turner went to Parrish whom he found bleeding profusely. He took him to near Will Hawk's residence and had Mr. Hawk phone for the sheriff. Parrish [Paris] was brought to town and his wounds dressed. He had three gashes in his scalp but no serious injuries. The other boys made their escape but Fred Johnson was placed under arrest Sunday morning. Bass has not yet been found. Parrish claims that the boys attacked him and robbed him of five dollars. Johnson is out on bond. - April 14, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Officers arrested Charles Bass, south of town, Tuesday night upon a charge of robbery in the first degree. He gave bond. Bass is charged as is Fred Johnson with assaulting and robbing Newton Paris [Parrish] near the reunion grounds here on Saturday evening, April 1. The preliminary hearing will be held Thursday April 14. - At the preliminary held Tuesday before Squire Harry Horine, Fred Johnson was bound over to Circuit Court, upon a charge of feloniously assaulting Newton Paris [Parrish]. Bond was fixed at $500. In another column we stated that John Parrish was assaulted by Chas. Bass and Fred Johnson. Later we are informed that his name is Newton Parrish instead of John. - September 11, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Thomas Arnold, Elsey Sullivan, Leonard Bayless, Jesse Turner, Fred Johnson, Harris Hudson and Herman VanHook were fined in the mayor's court this week for being intoxicated on the streets of the city and using abusive language to the city marshal. We hope this will never occur again. As is always the case such affairs cause humiliation upon the parties and heart aches to their families. From a mother of one of the above implicated, we've received a special requested by letter not to make mention of the affair. To hold such news from the community would destroy the highest duty of the press to give the news impartially to the community, which it serves. We believe we voice the sentiment of the community in saying such disturbances should no longer be tolerated. - Cassville Republican, Oct. 30, 1913 - Fred Johnson and Chromo Brattin had an altercation at Exeter Sunday night. Brattin was placed in the county jail Monday upon the charge of felonious assault. A hearing of the case is set this afternoon, Wednesday, in Squire Plattenburg's court. - January 20, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - The case of State vs. Fred Johnson charge with exhibiting a pistol at Monett, and brought to this city on change of venue, was dismissed in justices court Tuesday. He paid the costs. - February 10, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Fred Johnson was tried Monday in Squire Sims court with a jury and after hearing the testimony and the lawyers, the jury retired to consider a verdict on a charge of disturbing the peace of Rev. Fisher, proprietor of the Variety Store, on the northeast corner of the square. The jury returned a verdict of guilty and fined him $200 and 90 days in jail. The case was appealed to circuit court. Fred gave bond. | Census Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JOHNSON, Henry Francis | Nov. 8, 1872 Sheridan Co., MO |
Dec. 5, 1943 At Home, Rural Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Nora M. - Research Note: He was married to Nora May and a farmer. Son of Otto Johnson born MO and Elizabeth Jennings born MO. His wife was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JOHNSON, Juanita | Jan. 23, 1923 | Jan. 29, 1923 | Research Note: Photo of stone at findagrave.com. | Note Phyllis Long |
| JOHNSON, Mildred Irene (ROBBINS) (SCROGGS) | Sept. 19, 1916 | Mar. 18, 1995 | SSW: Charles W. - Research Note: Not buried here. Mildred is actually buried next to her first husband Loyd S. Scroggs in Maplewood Cemetery. Go to findagrave for photo of Mildred and Loyd side by side. Her second husband was Charles W. Johnson. Daughter of Leverett Leonard Robbins and Autna Muriel Hutton. - Second stone under Scroggs | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JOHNSON, Milton James | May 6, 1917 Vera, Washington Co., OK |
Mar. 24, 1992 | Inscription: "SGT US ARMY WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Son of Charles Johnson and Sophie Guill. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JOHNSON, Nora May (BAYLESS) (ROBERTS) | June 3, 1884 MO |
Oct. 26, 1960 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Henry F. - Research Note: According to the death certificate, she was the wife of Henry Johnson and born in 1883 and died Oct. 24, 1960. Died at 110 Front St., Monett, MO. Daughter of Marshall Reece Bayless and Minerva Jane Wall. Mrs. W. A. England of Monett, MO was the informant. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JOHNSON, Sarah E. (GOODMAN) | May 1, 1856 New Harmony, Posey Co., IN |
Nov. 30, 1947 Purves Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: She was the wife of John W. Johnson and the daughter of James Goodman. Mother unknown. Fred Johnson of Pierce City, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JOHNSON, Sim Clyde | May 3, 1893 Cleburne Co., AR |
Aug. 2, 1960 St. John's Hosp., Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
SSW: Agnes - Research Note: He was a brick layer and his wife was Agnes Box. Usual address was 1208 West St., Joplin, MO. Son of Jake Johnson and Mat Bowen. Mrs. Agnes Johnson of Joplin, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Military Stone - Inscription: "Sim Clyde Johnson, ARKANSAS PVT 43 CO 162 DEPOT BRIG - WORLD WAR I" | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JOHNSON, Thomas Green | Feb. 16, 1853 Huntsville, Madison Co., AR |
Dec. 15, 1934 At Home, Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Cynthia Elizabeth - Research Note: Cassville Democrat, Dec. 20, 1934 - Thomas Green Johnson, 81, father of Mrs. Henry Counts of Monett, died at his home in Exeter Saturday. Mr. Johnson was born January 16, 1853 near Huntsville, Ark. His wife died January 1, 1931. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Henry Counts of Monett and Mrs. Ida Neill of Purdy; and by one son, Garland Johnson of Neosho. He also leaves 15 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was the son of Martin and Sarah (Bailey) Johnson. | Obit Death Certificate Barbara Erwin Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JONES, Billy Don | Mar. 18, 1932 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 14, 1933 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Died as infant, son of George A. Jones and Lucy Kester. His father, G. A. Jones, was the informant on the death certificate. - Another Photo | Niece Frances Albert Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JONES, Cynthia Ann (TINDEN) | June 15, 1841 IN |
Apr. 3, 1917 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "At Rest" - Research Note: According to her death certificate she was widowed and a daughter of William J. Tinden?, born KY, and Catherine C. Youttacy?, born OH. Julia M. Luker of Chicka, OK, was the informant. Cause of death was asthma. Wife of Henry C. Jones. - Cassville Democrat, April 17, 1917 - Mrs. H. C. Jones Dead: Tuesday another good woman and citizen bid a last farewell to earth, relatives and friends and her spirit took its flight to the reams of eternity, where her future happiness is assured, because she lived the life of a zealous Christian on earth. Mrs. H. C. Jones died Tuesday morning at her home in Exeter, from a complication of diseases, aged 75 years. She was a member of the Christian Church at Exeter and her influences had always been for Christ and the betterment of mankind. Rev. J. S. McQueen of this city conducted funeral services at the Exeter Christian Church, Wednesday afternoon, after which the remains were interred there. - Jan. 26, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Mrs. Elizabeth West died Friday Jan 20, at the home of her sister, Mrs. H. C. Jones at Exeter, aged 78 years. Only last week H. C. Jones died, making two deaths in the home within a few days of each other. - Cynthia signed the death certificate for Elizabeth and gave her father as James Koch. | Death Certificate Census Online Obit Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JONES, Donald Dean | May 26, 1925 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
Aug. 23, 2014 Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
SSW: Mahala Pauline - Research Note: So of James Benjamin Jones and Pearl Parker. He graduated from Rocky Comfort High School. He attended John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Ar. He served in the United States Navy Seabees and was a veteran of WWII. He worked for the Missouri Department of Revenue as a state auditor. Donald married Pauline Cole on April 6, 1942. They recently celebrated seventy-two years of marriage. Donald and Pauline had two children. He has been a great spiritual influence to many young men whom he ministered in his Bible training classes. He served as an Elder and as a preacher for many small area Churches of Christ. He was preceded in death by his son, Larry Jones; four brothers, Duncan, Dennis, Danny, and David Jones; and six sisters, Retha Westfall, Bertha Brooks, Neva Keller, Inez Barnwell, Leta Gesturing and Wanda Sweeney. | Census Mason-Woodard Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JONES, George A. | Nov. 3, 1881 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 13, 1954 Ozark Osteo. Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Lucinda Jones - Research Note: He was a son of Samuel P. Jones and Martha (Roach) Jones. - Cassville Republican April 15, 1954 - EXETER MAN DIES EARLY TODAY - George Jones, 72 years old, died at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday at Ozark Osteopathic Hospital in Springfield, where he had been a patient since Sunday. He died following an operation. He had been in the Real Estate business in Exeter for the last few years. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Lucy Jones, a son Thomas Jones of Ft. Worth, Texas, three daughters, Mrs. Noah Davidson of Springfield, Mrs. Elmer Davidson of Wichita, KS. and Mrs. Glendon Wright of Fort Bliss, Texas. A sister, Mrs. Lou Hardwick of Cassville and eight grandchildren. - Another Photo | Obit Death Certificate Granddaughter Frances Albert Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JONES, Henry C. | Mar. 14, 1834 Scioto Co., Ohio |
Jan. 11, 1911 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: - Cassville Republican, January 19, 1911 - Exeter News: Henry C. Jones died at his home here Wednesday, Jan. 11, 1911 of a spinal trouble, age 76 years, 9 months, and 7 days. He was born in Scioto County, Ohio. He leaves a wife, one brother, and a half sister to mourn his death. He was a member of the M. E. Church for many years. He had been a member of the Christian Church about ten years. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Yarborough at the home and the remains laid to rest in Maplewood Cemetery Wednesday. His wife was Cynthia Ann Tinden? | Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JONES, Lucinda "Lucy" (KESTER) | Nov. 17, 1892 Sterling, Logan Co., CO |
Dec. 22, 1970 Cass Co. Hosp., Harrisonville, Cass Co., MO |
SSW: George Jones - Research Note: She was a daughter of Sumner Stephen and Delilah (Partridge) Kester. Monett, Barry Co., MO resident. Mrs. Noah Davidson of Springfield, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Monett Times Wednesday, December 23, 1970 - Funeral services for Mrs. Lucinda (Lucy) Jones, of Monett, who died at 8:30 a.m. yesterday in the Cass County Memorial Hospital at Harrisonville following a lengthy illness, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Mercer-Moss-York Chapel with Rev. M. E. Fitzpatrick and Rev. Hugh Higgs officiating. Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her husband, George Jones, in 1954 and at that time moved from Exeter to Monett. Surviving are one son, Thomas Jones of Fort Worth, Texas; three daughters, Mrs. Noah (Ollie) Davidson of Springfield, Mrs. Elmer (Gertrude) Davidson of Harrisonville, and Mrs. Glen (Jessie) Wright of Wichita, Kansas; 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. - Another Photo - Photo of Lucy | Obit Death Certificate Granddaughter Frances Albert Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JONES, Mahala Pauline (COLE) | June 6, 1925 | No Date | SSW: Donald Dean - Research Note: Daughter of Truman Cole and Neoma Ruth Messer, both buried at Maplewood Cemetery. Donald D. Jones, age 18, married Mahala Pauline Cole, age 18, on Apr. 6, 1942 in Benton Co., AR. | Census AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JOURNEY, Cora Jane (WEATHERLY) | Sept. 15, 1889 | Feb. 17, 1989 | SSW: Grover L. - Research Note: She was a daughter of George Washington and Melissa J. (Packwood) Weatherly, married Sept. 22, 1912, Barry Co., MO to Grover Journey. - September 26, 1912, Cassville Republican - Washburn News: Grover Journey and Miss Cora Weatherly were quietly married at the home of the bride's parents Geo. Weatherly near McMurty spring, Monday, Sept 22, by Rev. P. H. __ lodge [paper black - covers part of the word]. The immediate relatives of the family were in attendance, an elegant supper was served. They received many useful and beautiful presents. Mr. Journey is a successful business man of this place and Mrs. Journey an accomplished young lady. They will go to house keeping in the Denton property. Their many friends wish them much happiness. - April 10, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Vanzandt News: Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Journey of Washburn visited the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Weatherly, Sunday. | Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JOURNEY, Grover Lafayette | May 2, 1884 MO |
Jan. 16, 1964 | SSW: Cora J. - Research Note: He was the husband of Cora J. Weatherly. They married Sept. 22, 1912 in Barry Co., MO. He was the son of William Journey and Margaret Brashear. - May 1, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Washburn News: Those who attended the Odd fellows anniversary at Monett were Misses Estella Pease, Nell Journey, Florence Stephens, Mrs. Cora Journey and Messrs Creed Fulton, Sterling Hopkins, C. Jaynes, Wm. Journey, G. L. Journey, Levi Crim, Joe Wallen, G. C. Fulton. All reported a fine time. | MO Marriage Records Census Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| JOYCE, Betty | Nov. 2, 1935 | No Date | No Data | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KAISER, Betty Lou (PACKWOOD) | Aug. 9, 1937 | No Date | SSW: Willis Jay - Research Note: Daughter of Clovis George Packwood and Lucy Smith. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KAISER, Willis Jay | Aug. 20, 1937 Monett, MO |
June 27, 2003 At Home, Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Betty Lou - Research Note: Son of Ernest M. and Mable Fern Kaiser. He served in the National Guard. He was employed with Bemco Inc. in Centerton, Arkansas, for 35 years, retiring in 1999 as shop supervisor. He moved to Exeter in 2001. He married Betty Packwood on March 11, 1977. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest M. Kaiser; one step-son, Randy; his step-father, Jake Butler; and one grandchild. | Monett Times Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KARVANEK, Fay Belle (PERSHALL) | Mar. 20, 1896 Eustis, Frontier Co., NE |
May 28, 1976 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Fay Belle Pershall was daughter of George Vincent Pershall and Mabel Jane McElwain. She married Steve Karvanek Jan. 19, 1916 in Perkins, Nebraska. She was the mother of Dora Evelyn Karvanek. | NE Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KARVANEK, Stanislaw "Steve" | Nov. 5, 1890 Plattsmouth, Cass Co., NE |
Aug. 7, 1959 Cardwell Hosp., Stella, Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: His wife was Fay Belle Pershall. Son of John Frank Karvanek and Catherine Veronica Patek. Usual address was Wheaton, Barry Co., MO. His wife was the informant on the death certificate. |
Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KARVANEK, Stanley Russell | Dec. 16, 1930 | Dec. 4, 1971 Olympia, Mason Co., WA |
Inscription: "TEXAS CPL US ARMY KOREA" - Research Note: He was the son of Stanislaw Karvanek and Fay Belle Pershall. | WA Death Index Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KELSEY, Edward A. | Sept. 24, 1910 | Feb. 10, 1989 | SSW: Marjorie F. - Research Note: Son of Arthur Kelsey and Eva Narcissus Maclay Kelsey. Edward A. Kelsey, age 22, first married May E. Cole, age 21, on Sept. 18, 1928 in Hillsboro, Jefferson Co., MO. Daughter of Elbridge and Ida Cole. | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KELSEY, Marjorie Fay (PITTS) | May 4, 1916 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 2, 1996 Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Edward A. - Research Note: Daughter of Theophelus E. and Mary E. (Sims) Pitts. Mrs. Kelsey passed away at a local (Neosho) nursing home after a long illness. She lived at Cassville from 1975 until moving to Neosho two months ago. She attended Vanzandt School, Washburn, and was a 1933 graduate of Washburn High School. She attended Hoppers Beauty Academy, Springfield. She worked 20 years at the Cosmetique Beauty Shop, Neosho. She was a member for several years of Beta Sigma Phi and was president of the Neosho Chapter. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Cassville. Surviving are two brothers, James T. "Theo" Pitts, Lynnwood, WA, and Robert Pitts, Cassville. | Obit Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KEMPER, Bert Elmo | Aug. 26, 1906 MO |
Mar. 10, 1977 Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of Charles W. Kemper and Martha Henley, both born MO. Bert Kemper, age 27, married Lora Thomas, age 21, on July 8, 1935 in Stotts City, Lawrence Co., MO. - Military Stone - Inscription: "CPL US ARMY - WORLD WAR II" | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KEMPER, Bill | July 7, 1903 MO |
Sept. 27, 1914 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Max - Research Note: He was a son of Charles W. Kemper and Martha Henley, both born MO. Max Kemper of Exeter, MO, was the informant. Typhoid fever was the cause of death. September 24, 1914, Cassville Republican - Will Kemp, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Kemper, of Exeter, died Tuesday evening of typhoid fever. | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KEMPER, Charles Winfield | Apr. 12, 1872 Lawrence Co., MO |
Apr. 14, 1947 Cardwell Hosp., Stella, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Martha A. - Research Note: He was a retired mail carrier and married. Son of Reuben Cornelius Kemper and Sarah Isabella Taylor. Cause of death was stated as alcoholism. Ralph Kemper of Kansas City, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Martha Henley was his wife. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KEMPER, Jewell Ann (THOMAS) (GRIFFITH) | Feb. 7, 1918 Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 26, 1993 MO |
Research Note: Photo of stone at findagrave.com. Daughter of George Albert Thomas and Nola M. Wiley. Listings on the SSCI are Jewell Ann Thomas, Ann Thomas Kemper, and Jewell Thomas Griffith. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long |
| KEMPER, Lora A. (THOMAS) (MUNSON) (COLE) | Sept. 13, 1916 Cato, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 13, 2007 Seneca, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Bert E. Kemper - Research Note: Lora Thomas married Bert Kemper, Lawrence Co., MO, July 8, 1935. Phyllis' Note: The obit has Lora Kemper Munson Cole but is buried with her first husband, Bert Kemper. She was the third daughter of George "Albert" and Nola Mae (Wiley) Thomas. On June 30, 1987, in Miami, Okla., she was united in marriage to Roy Cole. She was preceded in death by her parents; two other husbands, Bert Kemper and Vern Munson; and three sisters, Jewell Griffin Kemper, Eula Mae McAdams, and Clara Edmondson Hamilton. She graduated as valedictorian of her Cassville high school class in 1934 and attended beauty college in Cassville. She and her first husband, Bert Kemper, were foster parents, house parents for Big Brothers. Her last employment was as the Activities Director at the Joplin Senior Center. | Note Donna Cooper Cassville Democrat Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KEMPER, Mabel I. (JACKSON) | 1908 | 1997 | SSW: Ralph H. - Research Note: Mabel Jackson, age 19, married Ralph H. Kemper, age 26, in Jackson Co., MO, May 17, 1928. | MO Marriage Records Donna Cooper Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KEMPER, Martha Alice (HENLEY) | Jan. 19, 1877 Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 3, 1966 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Charles W. - Research Note: She was the daughter of Darb Henley and Isabell Jordan. She and Charles lived in Exeter, MO. Mrs. Hallie Morris of Coweta, OK was the informant on the death certificate. - June 17, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Mrs. Elizabeth Owens of Verona who has been visiting her brother, Wm. Henley, went to Exeter, Saturday for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Kemper. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, May 23, 1918 - Mrs. S. M. Trolinger went to Exeter Saturday for a visit with her sister, Mrs. Charles Kemper. | Brother's Obit Online Newspapers Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KEMPER, Max | 1897 | 1917 | SSW: Bill - Research Note: He was the son of Charles W. Kemper and Martha Henley, both born MO. - January 27, 1916, Cassville Republican - Max Kemper Dead: Max Kemper, 19 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas Kemper, died at their home just north of Exeter, Sunday, January 23. Max had been ill for a month or more. He had been to Springfield for an examination by specialists and local physicians had done all in their power for him but he gradually grew worse until the end came Sunday morning about 11 o'clock. He had spent the summer and fall in Kansas where he was working. He was an ambitious and industrious young man and had worked hard, likely going through with considerable exposure and in this way his bad health likely was brought about. Although quite young his ailment appeared very much like dropsy. | Brother's Death Certificate Census Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KEMPER, Naomi R. (CHASTAIN) | Nov. 29, 1904 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 16, 1931 Newton Co., MO |
Inscription: "Wife of Rex" - Research Note: She was a teacher and the daughter of J. F. Chastain and Nancy Jane Bradley both born MO. R. C. Kemper of Exeter, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Cause of death was listed as peritonitis, criminal abortion. Wife of Rex C. Kemper. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KEMPER, Ralph H. | 1901 | 1974 | SSW: Mabel I. - Research Note: He was the son of Charles W. Kemper and Martha Henley, both born MO. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KEMPER, Rex C. | 1899 | 1994 | Research Note: Rex C. Kemper married Naomi Chastain in Lawrence Co., MO, on July 10, 1926. He was the son of Charles W. Kemper and Martha Henley, both born MO. Ruby Irene Lee, age 18 from Exeter, Barry Co., MO, married Rex C. Kemper from Wayne, Barry Co., MO, age 44, on July 19, 1943 in Carroll Co., AR. Ruby second married John W. Vineyard and third Ray Clinkenbeard. | MO Marriage Records AR Marriage Index Donna Cooper Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KEMPER, Sarah Isabelle "Belle" (TAYLOR) | 1850 | 1909 | Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: Wife of Ruben Cornelius Kemper. Daughter of George Winfield Taylor and Mary Ellen Biddlecome. Belle married Reuben Kemper on Aug. 15, 1869 in Lawrence Co., MO. | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KENT, Carol Clarence | Aug. 16, 1936 Lyons, Rice Co., KS |
July 16, 1991 | SSW: Karen E. - Research Note: SSCI gives his parents as Elvy G. Rudolph and Leona Mikulecky. SSDI gives his last residence as Norco, Riverside Co., CA. - Military Stone - Inscription: "AB US AIR FORCE KOREA" | Daughter's Obit SS Claims Index SSDI Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KENT, Karen E. (BECK) (ROBERTS) | July 13, 1941 | No Date | SSW: Carol C. | Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KERSEY, Arthur David | Mar. 13, 1897 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 13, 1913 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: John D. - Inscription: "Son" - Research Note: Cassville Newspaper - A great shock was brought upon the good people of Exeter and vicinity Friday morning by the announcement of the sudden death of Arthur David Kersey, the sixteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Kersey, which occurred at the home of his parents at 6 o'clock Friday morning of inflammatory rheumatism. Only a few of his many friends knew of his ailment as he had only been confined to his room a few days and even those who attended him never once realized that untimely death was so near. - Patricia's Note: The only son of my Grandparents John D. Kersey and Anna F. Wasson, brother of my Mother, Mary Margaret Kersey. | Obit Family Patricia Henry Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KERSEY, Arthur L. | Feb. 25, 1836 Jackson Co., AL |
Oct. 13, 1919 At Home, Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Nancy C. and Thomas S. - Research Note: The tombstone has dates as 1839 -1920, which are not correct. Corrections to obit: Arthur Kersey was born in Jackson Co., AL, in 1836. He and his family moved to Marion Co., TN, in 1841. In 1855 they moved to Sebastian Co., AR. - Cassville Newspaper - RESPECTED CITIZEN PASSES - A. L. Kersey, one of Barry county's oldest merchants, died at his home in Exeter Monday, Oct. 13, at the age of 83 years, 7 months and 18 days. For several months Mr. Kersey had been growing weaker and had required the closest attention from the members of his family. Mrs. Kersey is now very low and has been quite feeble for months also. Arthur L. Kersey was born in East Tennessee in 1838. When fourteen years old he moved with his family to Sebastian county, Ark. There he was married in 1859 to Miss Nancy C. Hinton. To them three children, Thomas, John D. and (Maud,) Mrs. C.N. Ellston, were born. All live at Exeter. He served in the Confederate army during the Civil war. After the war he located at Granby and engaged in the mercantile business and mining. Later he lived for a while in McDonald county and moved to Exeter in 1887 where he has since lived. Since 1887 he has been associated with his two sons in the mercantile business at Exeter and for a short time at Cassville. He was the son of George Madison Kersey and Sarah Elizabeth Gilliam. | Online Obit Family Patricia Henry Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KERSEY, John David | July 22, 1867 Newton Co., MO |
July 11, 1922 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Arthur D. - Inscription: "Father" - Research Note: John D. Kersey married Anne F. Wasson on July 1, 1891 in Barry Co., MO. - He was married and in the merchandise business. Son of Arthur Kersey and Nancy Hinton both born TN. His wife, Annie Kersey, was the informant on the death certificate. - Wheaton Journal, Friday, July 14, 1922 - John Kersey of Exeter died at his home there Thursday morning at the age of 55 years of heart trouble. He had been afflicted with the trouble for some time. He died very suddenly. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his death. Mr. Kersey has been in the mercantile business at Exeter for a number of years and has resided there for about thirty five years. He is well known and highly respected citizen of that section. Son of Arthur L. Kersey and Nancy Caroline Hinton. His wife was Anna Frances Wasson, died 1952, buried in Pueblo, CO. - Kersey Memories - Photo of John - Photo of Anna - Photo of Anna and unknown lady | Obit Family Photos Patricia Henry MO Marriage Records Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KERSEY, May Susie (BALLARD) | Mar. 7, 1872 Arkansas City, Cowley Co., KS |
Mar. 23, 1896 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: The tombstone gives her birth date - 24 yrs, 16 days. The obit reads that Mary Kersey was born in 1872 in Arkansas City, KS. Her obit was in the April 1896 paper and is posted in the newspapers and obits of the web site. On her marriage record her name is listed as Susie May Ballard, and it is registered in Barry Co., MO. She was the wife of Thomas S. Kersey. Thomas S. Kersey married Susie May Ballard on May 26, 1890 in Barry Co., MO. - April 2 1896, Cassville Republican - Mrs. Mary Kersery nee Ballard was born near Arkansas City, Kansas, in 1872. The family moved to Marionville, Mo., in 1879, at which place they made their home until 1889 when they moved to Cassville, Barry County, Mo. She was married to Thos. S. Kersey, May 28th 1890. She was converted and united with the Church of Christ under Brother Knox's preaching about four years ago. For about three years she had been afflicted so severely that she was a constant invalid, but was frequently privileged to go to church, out riding or visiting with her friends until within the last few months. During the June meeting in '95 she was an earnest worker and was one of the leading spirits the organization of the church and imitating the erection of the new church which was its foundation about completed. "She rests from her labors, but works follow her." Sister Kersey from her childhood was a Sunday school worker. How many boys and girls, who have been in her classes, and were won to a better life and saved, eternity alone will tell. About two weeks ago she took worse and rapidly sank. On Friday preceding her demise her friends gave up all hope and waited patiently for the end, which came Monday, March 23, at 4:45 p.m. Without any visible struggle or pain she quietly fell "asleep in the arms of Jesus." "Blessed are they that died in the Lord." She was 24 years and 17 days old, a faithful and devoted Christian, an affection wife and companion, and a friend to all. It may be truly said of her that "none knew her but to love her." The exceedingly large and overflowing audience which assembled to participate in the last sad ceremonies bore evidence of the esteem in which she was held. She leaves to mourn her departure, besides the many friends, three sisters, two brothers, a father and a fond and affectionate husband. The funeral was conducted at Father Kersey's residence on Tuesday at 2 p. m. by the writer and the body was laid to rest in the Exeter Cemetery. | Family Patricia Henry Online Newspapers MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KERSEY, Nancy Caroline (HINTON) | June 23, 1842 GA |
1921 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Arthur L. and Thomas S. - Research Note: Wife of Arthur L. Kersey. Daughter of Seaborn Adcock Hinton and Elizabeth A. Freeman. - Cassville Republican, Nov. 13, 1919 - Mrs. Kersey Dead - Mrs. Nancy Kersey, widow of the late A. L. Kersey of Exeter, died at an early hour Tuesday morning November 11. She was found dead in her bed by her son, Tom, who lived with his mother and cared for her. She had been feeble for a long time and her death was not unexpected. She was about 75 years old. Her funeral is being held this afternoon, Wednesday. Her husband died Oct. 13, 1919. | Family Patricia Henry Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KERSEY, Thomas Seaborn | Mar. 7, 1865 Anderson Co., KS |
Jan. 3, 1945 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Arthur L. and Nancy C. - Research Note: He was widowed twice and a hardware merchant. Death year on the death certificate is 1944. Son of Arthur Long Kersey born TN and Nancy Caroline Hinton born GA. He first married May Susie Ballard, second Lillie Turner. - T. S. Kersey married Lillie Turner on Nov. 8, 1903 in Barry Co., MO. 1940 Census, Exeter, Barry, Missouri, age 75, divorced, living with his sister Maud Ellston and husband Charles N. Ellston. - Kersey Store in Exeter - This store sold anything you needed or wanted. In 1906 they also had a store for a few years in Cassville. Around 1927 the Exeter store burned, along with all the rest of the buildings in the commercial block, which were later rebuilt. On the left is Thomas Kersey. On the right is John D. Kersey, Grandfather of Pat Henry. | Family Photo Patricia Henry Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KIDWELL, Cecelia Lucille (SILER) | July 31, 1920 Bonanza, Sebastain Co., AR |
Feb. 4, 1994 | Research Note: Cecelia L. Siler married William E. Kidwell on June 29, 1941 in Joplin, Jasper Co., MO. She was the daughter of Cecil Lawrence Siler and Ethel Orlean Keith. | MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KIDWELL, William Eugene "Gene", Sr. | Nov. 24, 1919 WA |
Feb. 2, 1983 MO |
Research Note: William enlisted in WW II on June 16, 1944 at Fort Leavenworth, KS. He was the son of William Kidwell and Cora Swope. - Military Stone - Inscription: "PFC US ARMY - WORLD WAR II". | WW II Enlistment Records WA Birth Records Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KIMBROUGH, Doris M. (CHARLES) (ANTLE) | May 20, 1924 Ridgley, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 22, 1986 Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO |
SSW: Olen T. - Inscription: "Married Aug. 13, 1956" - Research Note: Daughter of George Michael Charles and Elsie Mae Thomas. She first married Gene Jestis Antle. At age 47, Olen Kimbrough married Doris M. Antle on Aug. 25, 1956 in Kansas City, MO. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KIMBROUGH, Johnny Eugene "Jack" | Nov. 30, 1954 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 1, 2022 Mercy Hosp., Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Paul and Benny Joyce (Martin-Guinn) Kimbrough. On May 8, 1976 in Rocky Comfort, Missouri he was united in marriage to Patty Roechanne "Shawn" Edie, who preceded him in death on June 19, 2016. Also preceding him in death were his parents. Johnny grew up in the Rocky Comfort and Wheaton, Missouri area attending elementary school in Rocky Comfort and high school in Wheaton, Missouri from where he graduated. While attending school he worked on the family farm and drove his tractor to school. After graduation, he had various jobs that eventually led him to construction as a heavy equipment operator. | McQueen Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| KIMBROUGH, Olen T. | Oct. 12, 1907 | Oct. 28, 1983 | SSW: Doris M. - Research Note: Son of James Duke Kimbrough and Manvillaur Lavonna Stipp. His first wife was Ercie Louise Brattin. At age 47, he married Doris M. (Charles) Antle on Aug. 25, 1956 in Kansas City, MO. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KIMBROUGH, Patty Roechanne "Shawn" (EDIE) | June 2, 1958 Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS |
June 19, 2016 At Home, Rocky Comfort, MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Billy Max and Peggy (Smith) Edie. On May 8, 1976, in Rocky Comfort, she was united in marriage to Johnny Kimbrough. Preceding her in death were her mother, one brother, Tracy and one sister, Shelly. Shawn attended school at Wheaton. | McQueen Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| KINCAID, Laverne Violet (BROWN) | Apr. 22, 1914 Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
Apr. 1, 2010 Red Rose Inn, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Perry L. - Inscription: "Married Feb. 26, 1947" - Research Note: She was a daughter of D. E. and Lula (White) Brown. On February 24, 1947, she was united in marriage to Perry L. Kincaid, who preceded her in death on April 27, 1988. Also preceding her in death were her parents; two brothers; a nephew, L.D. Brown and a niece, Lula Cole. Laverne received her education at Five Point School. She and her husband owned and operated a dairy farm most of their lives. | Fohn Funeral Home Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KINCAID, Perry L. | June 10, 1909 | Apr. 27, 1988 | SSW: Laverne V. - Inscription: "Married Feb. 26, 1947" - Research Note: He was the son of Tillman Kincaid and Eva Lydia Bretz. WW II Veteran. Perry enlisted in WW II on May 22, 1942 and was released on Oct. 20, 1945. | Army Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KIVETT, Bertha (WAKEFIELD) | July 19, 1882 Pickering, Nodaway Co., MO |
May 5, 1947 Rural Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Edgar B. - Research Note: She was married to E. B. Kivett. Daughter of Jasper Wakefield and Sarah VanBuren, both born Pickering, MO. Her husband was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KIVETT, Edgar Brison | Aug. 24, 1882 Jewell Co., KS |
May 16, 1961 State Hosp. 3, Nevada, Vernon Co., MO |
SSW: Bertha - Research Note: Usual address was Ash Grove, Greene Co., MO. Son of James Kivett and Sarah Ellen Hite. Hospital records was listed as the informant. He had emphysema. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KIVETT, James Jasper | Nov. 10, 1914 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 19, 1999 | SSW: Minnie E. - Research Note: He was the son of Edgar Brison Kivett and Bertha Wakefield. | Census SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KIVETT, Minnie Elva (TILLMAN) | Dec. 12, 1910 Benton Co., AR |
Feb. 24, 1998 | SSW: James Jasper - Research Note: Daughter of Andrew J. Tillman and Bertha Roller. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KLUGE, Charles William Augustus | Oct. 18, 1857 Alstedt, Germany |
Feb. 18, 1955 Aurora Hosp., Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: Picture of stone at findagrave.com. SSW: Daisy Mae - He entered the US in Dec. 1879 at Baltimore, MD. Stowed away on a ship with his brother Franz. He bought a ticket to Newton, Kansas and from there he followed the railroads where he worked as a carpenter on bridges. His wife was Daisy Mae Bruner and she was the informant on the death certificate. Son of William Kluge and Theresa Hagen. Charles Kluge, age 31, second married Cora Ida Morley, age 19, on Nov. 13, 1889 in Carroll Co., AR. William Kluge, age 33, married Angie Viola (Simmons) West, age 22, on Dec. 19, 1890 in Carroll Co., AR. Third married Daisy Mae Bruner in 1898. | Death Certificate Census AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long |
| KLUGE, Daisy Mae (BRUNER) | May 16, 1877 S. Haven, VanBuren Co., MI |
Mar. 2, 1969 Aurora Hosp., Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: Picture of stone at findagrave.com. SSW: William - Exeter, Barry Co., MO resident. She was the third wife of Charles William Kluge. Daughter of Hans Bruner and Charlotte Margaret Knisley. Mrs. Violet Gould of Marionville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Findagrave.com Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| KNIGHT, Cheryl A. | Apr. 11, 1956 | No Date | SSW: Russel L. - Inscription: "Married July 10, 1984" | Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KNIGHT, Russel L. | Dec. 23, 1947 | No Date | SSW: Cheryl A. - Inscription: "Married July 10, 1984" | Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KNITTLE, Gloria A. (STRICKLAND) | Jan. 2, 1933 Denver, CO |
Aug. 4, 2022 Parker, CO |
Research Note: She was daughter of James Strickland and Beulah (Sharp) Shade. She was sealed for eternity to Raymond Charles Knittle in Littleton, Colorado; he preceded her in death on October 29, 2009. As a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Gloria's faith was of the utmost importance to her and it greatly influenced how she lived her entire life. In addition to her husband, Ray Knittle, Gloria was preceded in death by one son, Ronald Knittle on January 23, 2008; and one brother, Dave Strickland. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| KNITTLE, Raymond Charles | Jul. 15, 1932 Englewood, CO |
Oct. 29, 2009 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of Earl William and Jessie Pearl (Bedell) Knittle. On October 15, 1953 he was united in marriage to Gloria A. Strickland in Wheatridge, Colorado. Ray worked most of his life as a truck driver and then owned and operated several businesses in Colorado. In 1991, he and Gloria made their home in Exeter. Ray was 1st Councilor in the Bishopric, and most recently was the Branch Mission Leader with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Cassville, Missouri. | Barry Co. Advertiser, Nov. 4, 2009 Phyllis Long |
| KNITTLE, Ronald Arthur | June 3, 1952 Denver, Denver Co., CO |
Jan. 28, 2008 Barnes Jewish Hosp., St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO |
Research Note: Ronald Knittle, 55, of Exeter, died January 23. He was an investment broker in Denver and moved to Exeter five years ago. He established Golden Eagle Goldmine in Bolivia. Survivors include his parents, Ray and Gloria (Strickland) Knittle of Exeter; one sister, Glory Dadiotis; one brother, Skip Knittle; and several nieces and nephews. | Findagrave Obit Monett Times Phyllis Long |
| KNOTTS, James R. Richardson | June 18, 1944 | No Date | No Data | Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KRING, James "Rayburn" | July 22, 1924 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 6, 2001 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "CPL US ARMY" - Research Note: Son of William Raymond and Wilma Christine (Arnold) Kring, Army veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lawrence Kring and Wilbur Kring; and one sister, Mildred Clark. | Monett Times Sept. 10, 2001 Mary Homesley Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KRING, Wilbur Gene | Jan. 3, 1933 | May 9, 1996 | Inscription: "CPL US ARMY KOREA" - Research Note: Son of William Raymond and Wilma Christine (Arnold) Kring. Wilbur G. Kring, age 23, married Mildred Yvonne Woods, age 19, on Mar. 23, 1956 in Cassville, Barry Co., MO. | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KYGER, Ida May (SCHRODER) | Oct. 9, 1868 KS |
Feb. 12, 1962 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Jefferson G. - Research Note: Ida and Jefferson married Nov. 18, 1896 in Newton Co., MO on Sept. 7, 1898. Daughter of Henry Schroder and Susan Weir. Mrs. Verna Ellis (daughter) of Holdenville, OK was the informant on the death certificate. | MO Marriage Records Donna Cooper Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| KYGER, Jefferson G. | July 17, 1870 IN |
Dec. 19, 1942 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Ida M. - Research Note: He was a farmer and the son of Mathias Matthew Kyger. Mother's maiden name unknown. Ida, his wife, was the informant on the death certificate. - His mother was Amanda Rafferty. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
