Maplewood Cemetery
AKA: Exeter and Maple Grove
Surnames L
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| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LACEY, Barbara Ann "Bobbi" (SMITH) | Dec. 29, 1937 Stella, Newton Co., MO |
Dec. 20, 2017 Roaring River Rehab, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Harlin Sanford Smith and Eva (Hawkins) Smith. She graduated from Rocky Comfort High School in Rocky Comfort, Missouri with the class of 1954. On January 29, 1955 she was united in marriage to Melvin Lacey. In 1962 they moved to Exeter, Missouri to make their home. She was a member of the Cassville United Methodist Church; and served a term as president of the local UMW. Barbara worked several clerical jobs throughout the region. Notable amongst them were her times at First and Calvary Presbyterian Church, Barry County Circuit Clerk's office, the United States Census Bureau, and Roaring River State Park. She was preceded in death by both her parents and parents-in-law and her brother, Loren Smith. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| LACEY, Coral Adele | Jan. 16, 1905 Kirkman, Shelby Co., IA |
May 26, 1954 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Daughter" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Oscar Wayne Lacey and Margaret C. Cole. Never married. Mrs. O. W. Lacey of Exeter, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LACEY, David Lynn | Aug. 5, 1953 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 22, 1976 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Oscar Hugh Lacey and Dora Evelyn Karvanek. | Brother's Obit Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LACEY, Dora Evelyn (KARVANEK) | Nov. 25, 1916 Western NE |
Aug. 13, 2002 Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ |
SSW: Hugh - Inscription: "Married Nov. 24, 1938" - Research Note: Daughter of Stanislaw "Steve" and Faye (Pershel) Karvanek. She was a graduate of Wheaton High School. She attended Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield and taught in several Barry County rural schools. She married Hugh Lacey on November 24, 1938, in Wheaton, MO. She was preceded in death by one son, David Lacey; one brother, Stanley Karvanek; and two sisters, Marjorie Cochran and Elaine Rhodes. | Monett Times Aug. 15, 2002 Mary Homesley Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LACEY, Eugene Wayne | Aug. 18, 1909 Harlan, Shelby Co., IA |
Aug. 6, 1966 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Joycie May - Research Note: He was the son of Oscar Wayne Lacey and Margaret C. Cole. His wife was Joycie Wilson. They lived at Exeter, MO. Melvin Lacey of Exeter, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Notes of Barbara (Smith) Lacey: Eugene was born August 18, 1909, in Kirkman, Iowa. He was two years old when they moved to Missouri. His mother's family (the Coles) all lived in or near Thomas Hollow west of Exeter. Eugene attended elementary school at Independence School (west of Exeter) and high school at Wheaton. Eugene was 6'6", which was uncommon in our county during his lifetime. He played basketball in high school at Wheaton and was offered an opportunity to play for Missouri University but preferred to marry. | IA Birth Records Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LACEY, Joycie May (WILSON) | May 26, 1910 Mano, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 14, 2003 Rose Inn Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Eugene Wayne - Research Note: Mrs. Lacey was born May 26, 1910, in Mano, the daughter of George Allen and Lily (Garner) Wilson. She was a graduate of Washburn High School and earned a degree from Southwest Missouri State College. She taught elementary school for 32 years at Washburn, Fairview, White Rock, Wheaton, and Exeter, retiring in 1975. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Exeter. She married Eugene W. Lacey on October 1, 1933, and he preceded her in death August 6, 1966. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Enoch Wilson and Ertie Wilson; and two sisters, Janie Ennis and Alice Ledenham. | Cassville Democrat Donna Cooper Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LACEY, Margaret "Maggie" C. (COLE) | Jan. 31, 1881 Knox Co., IL |
Mar. 27, 1957 Cassville Comm. Hosp., Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Wayne C. - Research Note: Maggie Cole was daughter of William Henry Cole and Rachel Mahala Maxwell. She married Oscar Wayne Lacey on Sept. 9, 1903 in Kirkman, Shelby County, Iowa. O. W. Lacey of Exeter, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LACEY, Orvily Sue (RIDDLE) | Mar. 17, 1943 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
June 30, 2020 Barry Co. Rehab., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Herman and Georgia (Morlan) Riddle. On June 12, 1964 she was united in marriage to Stephen Wayne Lacey, who preceded her in death on August 2, 2010. Also preceding her in death were her parents and one brother, William Douglas in infancy. Sue was converted at the age of 10 at Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Wheaton High School and went on to receive her Master's Degree from Southwest Missouri State University. As a young woman, she obtained her pilot's license and loved to fly. For many years she taught school in Wheaton and later was a counselor in both Wheaton and Cassville Schools. For several years she attended Wheaton United Methodist Church and later became a member of Wheaton Southern Baptist Church. She loved education and teaching kids. | McQueen Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| LACEY, Oscar Hugh | June 21, 1916 Thomas Hollow, Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
June 14, 2011 Red Rose Health and Rehab. Center, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Evelyn K. - Inscription: "Married Nov 24, 1938" - Research Note: He was the son of Oscar Wayne and Margaret "Maggie" (Cole) Lacey. On November 24, 1938, in Wheaton, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Evelyn Karvanek, who preceded him in death on August 13, 2002. Also preceding him in death were his parents; two sons, David Lynn and Stephen Wayne; two brothers, Virgil and Eugene and two sisters, Coral and Glee. Hugh received his education at Liberty rural school and graduated from Washburn High School. For over twenty years he worked for Farmers Exchange in Exeter and was a cattle farmer his entire life. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church, had served on the Exeter School Board, Board member of Barry County Health Department and the Exeter Road District. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LACEY, Oscar Wayne | June 17, 1881 Shelby Co., IA |
Feb. 16, 1964 Cardwell Hosp., Stella, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Maggie C. - Research Note: Oscar Wayne Lacey was son of William Albert Lacey and Emma Catherine Harris. He married Margaret "Maggie" Cole. Mrs. Basil Duncan of Exeter, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LACEY, Stephen Wayne "Steve" | Mar. 26, 1943 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 2, 2010 Red Rose Inn, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of Oscar Hugh and Evelyn (Karvanek) Lacey. On June 12, 1964, in Wheaton, he was united in marriage to Sue Riddle. Preceding him in death were his mother, Evelyn and one brother Lynn Lacey. Steve, as most people knew him, received his education at Exeter, where he graduated from high school. He then attended School of the Ozarks and received his bachelor's degree from the University of Arkansas. During the Vietnam War he joined the United States Air Force, serving from December 22, 1967 until March 31, 1974. He served on the University of Missouri Extension Council and had served on the housing authority for the Senior Citizens Housing in Wheaton. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| LADD, Dayton Walter | Aug. 14, 1921 Wymore, Gage Co., NE |
Aug. 2, 2004 Red Rose Inn, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Ruby I. - Inscription: "Married May 23, 1945" - Research Note: He was the son of Louis Alva and Nellie Etta (Harwood) Ladd. He was a cattle farmer. He worked for the Barry County Co-Op in Exeter for many years. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He married Ruby Irene Burris on November 23, 1945, in Fairberry, Nebraska, and she preceded him in death August 9, 1998. He was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister. | Monett Times Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LADD, Ruby Irene (BURRIS) | Apr. 19, 1924 Hebron, Thayer Co. NE |
Aug. 9, 1998 MO |
SSW: Dayton W. - Inscription: "Married May 23, 1945" - Research Note: Daughter of Sheridan A. Burris and Nellie H. Johnson. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LAMUN, Deryll | Aug. 23, 1896 | Sept. 21, 1981 | SSW: Florence - Research Note: Son of John A. Lamun and Sarah Jane Arterberry. - 1900 Census, Buffalo, Dallas, Missouri - Deryll, age 3, born Aug. 1896, is with his parents John A. Lamun, age 38; Sarah J., age 31; and siblings: Inez, age 10; Alice, age 6; Bernard, age 5; and Baby, age 2 months. - Military Stone | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LAMUN, Florence (JAQUES) | Sept. 22, 1904 | May 15, 1992 | SSW: Deryll - Research Note: Florence Jaques, age 25, married Deryll Lamun, age 33, on Jan. 19, 1930 in Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO. She was the daughter of Daniel S. Jaques and Jane Sevenia Tyler, both buried at Maplewood. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LANE, Rick Leroy | Dec. 18, 1951 Exeter, Tulare Co., CA |
June 26, 1999 At Home, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS |
Research Note: Son of the late Larkie L. Lane and Dorothy Bradford. He was born December 18, 1951, in Exeter, California. He was an electronic technician and musician, and a member of the Baptist Church in Farmersville, California. He was preceded in death by his father, Larkie L. Lane; and one sister, Margaret Schieder. | Cassville Democrat CA Birth Records Mary Homesley Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LANEY, Belvia Elizabeth (ROSS) | 1913 | 1982 Jasper Co., MO |
SSW: Charlie E. - Research Note: She was the daughter of Daniel Lewis Ross and Ellen Nora Painter. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LANEY, Charlie Edwin | Apr. 16, 1910 Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 26, 1947 Rural Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Belvia - Research Note: He was married to Belvia Elizabeth Ross. He was the son of Robert C. Laney born Christian Co., MO and Laura Danley born Corsicana, MO. He was killed in an auto accident on Hwy. 37 near Cassville, MO. R. C. Laney was the informant on the death certificate. - JOPLIN GLOBE - Aug. 28, 1947 - YOUTH IN CASSVILLE CRASH IS IMPROVED. John Hood remains Serious, However - Funeral Plans Made for Two Killed in Collision - Cassville, Mo., Aug. 27. - The condition of John Hood, 19 years old, who was seriously injured in the auto-truck head-on collision south of here Tuesday afternoon, was reported as improved by his physician, Dr. George W. Newman, at the Barry County hospital tonight and the completion of funeral arrangements for the two men fatally injured in the same accident has been announced. Services for Charles Edwin Laney, 38 years old, of near Exeter, will be held at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon in the Exeter Baptist church by the Rev. Charles Vanzandt. Burial will be in Maplewood cemetery at Exeter under direction of the Koon funeral home. Rites for Shirden Bailey, 52 years old, of near Exeter, will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon in the Koon chapel here by the Rev. Francis Goodnight. Burial will in Hickman cemetery, west of Washburn. Both men, widely known farmers, were killed instantly when the automobile in which they were riding crashed into a semi-trailer truck loaded with hay while passing another vehicle on the highway. They were accompanying Hood, the driver, to Cassville. J.R. Bixler of Wheaton, driver of the truck , was uninjured. Mr. Laney's survivors are his widow, Mrs. Belvia Laney, and two sons and five daughters, Eugene, Carroll, Ellen Mae, Bonnie, Emma Faye, LaVerne and Joyce, all of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Laney of Exeter; one brother, Vernie Laney of Rocky Ford, Colo., and four sisters, Miss Alma Laney of Exeter, Mrs. Naomi Sappenfield and Mrs. Alta Utter of Shelton, Wash., and Mrs. Leona Painter of Washburn. Mr. Bailey's survivors are his widow, Mrs. Bessie Bailey; three daughters, Mrs. Aldona Poe of Bush, Colo., Mrs. Earl Martin of Washburn and Mrs. Fred Boyer of Rogers, Ark.; five sons, Dillard and Lillard Bailey of the home, Okel Bailey of Simco, Mo., Jack Bailey of McAlester, Okla., and Blaine of Washington; three brothers and one sister. | Death Certificate Joplin Globe Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LANEY, Herbert D. | Oct. 22, 1896 MO |
June 1, 1946 Rural Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His wife was Dora and he was a farmer. Son of W. D. Laney born Greene Co., MO and Nancy E. Paris born MO. John D. Laney of Washburn, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LANEY, John Dayton | Mar. 1, 1925 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 5, 1953 Cassville Comm. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "MISSOURI - EM 2 US NAVY - WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Son of Herbert D. Laney and Dora (Duckett) (Laney) Collins. Never married. Usual address was 2025 Empire, Joplin, Jasper Co., MO. He was killed in an auto accident. He drove the car off the road and turned over. Mrs. Pearl Collins of Joplin, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LANEY, Olen Marvin | Mar. 14, 1929 | Sept. 7, 1992 | Research Note: He was the son of Herbert D. Laney and Dora Duckett. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LARECY , Cynthia Ann "Cindy" | Sep. 29, 1957 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
May 24, 2023 Mt. Vernon Place Care Center, Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of William and Loretta Larecy, who preceded her in death. Surviving are a sister and brother-in-law; a brother; Cindy's best friend of 47 years; a niece, 5 nephews and 7 great nieces and nephews. Cindy lived most of her life in Roseburg and Glide, Oregon before returning to Missouri along with her parents in the early 1990's. She worked for various agencies as a home care aide. The past 8 years she was the main caregiver for her mother. | Fohn Funeral Home L. Pearce |
| LARECY, Loretta Virginia (BROOKS) | July 11, 1928 Cato, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 15, 2021 At Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Willis and Audra (Beshears) Brooks. On November 13th, 1948 she was united in marriage to William Larecy, who preceded her in death in 2017. Also preceding her in death were her parents; brothers, Richard and Gene Brooks; sister, Georgia Hollingsworth and brothers-in-law, Jerry Hollingsworth, Charles Larecy, John Larecy and Preston Cockrell. Loretta graduated from Cassville Senior High School class of '46. Loretta and Bill lived in Oregon for 30 years, where she worked as a bookkeeper. Loretta had a great work ethic, and did not change jobs frequently. Loretta and Bill returned to Cassville in the early 1990's to be near her family during their retirement. During that time the couple opened an appliance repair business which kept Loretta using her bookkeeping skills and meeting the public, which she enjoyed immensely. Loretta was a lifelong member of the Mill Street Church of Christ. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| LARECY, William Eugene | Feb. 20, 1928 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 31, 2017 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Charles and Edith (Wright) Larecy. On November 13, 1948 he was united in marriage to Loretta Brooks. Preceding him in death were his parents and one brother. William grew up and received his education at Exeter, Missouri, where he graduated from high school. He served in the United States Army. After their marriage he and Loretta lived in Oregon for thirty years. He was a self-employed realtor and also owned an appliance business. After his retirement he moved to Phoenix, Arizona and later returned to Barry County to make his home. He was a member of the American Legion. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| LARKIN, Maxyne | Nov. 27, 1906 | Sept. 29, 1995 | SSW: Oral F. -Inscription: "Married June 25, 1926" | Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LARKIN, Oral F. | June 2, 1897 | July 15, 1987 | SSW: Maxyne - Inscription: "Married June 25, 1926" - Research Note: Son of Jay and Emily Larkin. - Military Stone | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LARSON, Margaret "Peggy" L. (STEFFEN) | Aug. 7, 1943 Aurora, IL |
Nov. 25, 2018 At Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Richard Carl - Inscription: "Married Nov. 3, 1963" - Research Note: She was the daughter of John and Gladys (Reeves) Steffen. On November 5, 1963, she was united in marriage to Richard Larson; he preceded her in death on November 15, 1993. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LARSON, Richard Carl | Sept. 13, 1930 Aurora, Kane Co., IL |
Nov. 15, 1993 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Peggy L. - Inscription: "Married Nov. 3, 1963" - Research Note: Son of Richard Carl Larson and Ruth E. Elliot. Exeter resident. His first wife was Dinah Bergquist. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LARSON, Richard Carl, Jr. | Oct. 2, 1951 Aurora, DuPage Co., IL |
Apr. 25, 2007 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of Richard and Dinah (Bergquist) Larson. He was united in marriage to Jacquelyn VanWyhe. He received his education in Illinois. He was a truck driver for Fox Valley in Batavia, Ill., for over 15 years before retiring. He moved to Missouri in 1990 and had worked at Hammond's Station in Cassville and the poultry factory in Wheaton. He married Jacquelyn VanWyhe on September 25, 1971. | Cassville Democrat Phyllis Long |
| LASITER, Albert Preston | Dec. 13, 1877 | Jan. 1977 Nevada, Vernon Co., MO |
Research Note: SSN issued in Oregon. Last residence was Nevada, MO and last benefit was Cassville, MO. He was the son of James Franklin and Mary (Sikes) Lasiter, both buried at Mars Hill Cemetery. According to the WW I Draft Registration, he was blind in the left eye. - Albert P. Lasiter married Zilpha Butler on July 1, 1900 in Barry Co., MO, registered in Stone Co., MO. - A. P. Lasiter married Zilpha Hershey on Jan. 9, 1909 in Stone Co., MO. No ages given. - A. P. Lasiter, age 48 from Eureka Springs, Carroll Co. AR, married Zilfa Lasiter, age 47 from Verona, Lawrence Co., MO, on Jan. 15, 1926 in Carroll Co., AR. | SSDI Census WW I Draft Reg. MO Marriage Records AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LAUDERDALE, Bertie Margaret (RHEA) | Oct. 6, 1884 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 14, 1956 At Home, Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: George C. - Research Note: She was the daughter of James Virgil Rhea and Martha Mildred Clark. Her husband was George C. Lauderdale. Glenn Lauderdale of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. George Lauderdale, age 26, married Bertie Rhea on Dec. 24,, 1905 in Barry Co., MO. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LAUDERDALE, Bobby Ray | Oct. 3, 1929 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 23, 2008 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Cassville resident. Son of Reverend Loren Rhea and Helen Quincy (Cole) Lauderdale. He was survived by one son and two daughters. He served his country in the United States Army as a paratrooper with the 508th Airborne Company C. | Barry Co. Advertiser Dec. 31, 2008 Phyllis Long |
| LAUDERDALE, Dora Alice (TURNER) | June 13, 1869 Corsicana, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 18, 1933 Rural Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Wife of James O. Lauderdale. Daughter of Miles Turner born Corsicana, MO and Adelaide Suttles born Rural Purdy, MO. Thomas Lauderdale of Rural Exeter, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| LAUDERDALE, George Culwell | May 21, 1878 Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 5, 1954 At Home, Rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Bertie M. - Research Note: He was the son of Samuel Lauderdale and Bell Antle. His wife was the informant on the death certificate. - Cassville Republican, Sept. 11, 1919 - Freddie Lauderdale, son of Mrs. and Mrs. George Lauderdale of Exeter and Miss Montie Higgs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Epha Higgs also of near Exeter, drove to the home of Rev. J. T. Brattin in this city Wednesday of last week and were united in marriage, Rev. Brattin saying the ceremony. These are excellent young people and the REPUBLICAN joins in extending congratulations. | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LAUDERDALE, Helen Quincy (COLE) (ALLEN) | Dec. 24, 1912 Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 9, 1969 Charles Still Hosp., Jefferson City, Cole Co., MO |
SSW: Loren R. - Research Note: Jamestown, Moniteau Co., MO resident. Death certificate listed under Allen. She was the daughter of William Cole and Rosa Etta Brattin. Joseph Allen of Jamestown, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LAUDERDALE, James O. | June 17, 1860 Barry Co., MO |
July 22, 1948 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Husband of Dora Alice Turner. He was widowed twice. Son of Robert Lauderdale and Mary A. Bowen both born TN. J. J. Lauderdale of Wayne, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| LAUDERDALE, Jesse Ralph | July 15, 1908 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
May 3, 1938 Rural Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a farmer and single. A ruptured ulcer was the cause of death. Son of James O. Lauderdale and Dora Turner. John Lauderdale of Exeter, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LAUDERDALE, Loren Rhea | July 20, 1908 MO |
July 17, 1951 Cardwell Hosp., Stella, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Helen - Research Note: His wife was Helen Cole. Son of George Lauderdale and Bertie Rhea. Usual address was Blue Eye, AR. He was a minister and his wife was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LAUDERDALE, Robert | Apr. 22, 1838 TN |
June 10, 1912 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Civil War Confederate Veteran. Robert Lauderdale Enlisted in the CSA on Aug. 10, 1862 in Barry County. At age 25 on Dec. 23, 1862 he was commissioned Jr. 2nd Lt. of Parson's Div. MO Volunteers. He was later commissioned as a 1st. LT. on Aug. 31, 1864. He was Paroled at Alexandria, LA June 7,1865. His death certificate reads that he was widowed and the son of James Lauderdale Jr. and Nancy Jane Johnson, both born Scotland. Lizzie Baker (daughter) of Exeter, MO was the informant. Donna's Note: James and Nancy Jane (Johnson) Lauderdale were from Greene Co., TN, and James Jr. was a son of James Sr. and Sarah (Walker) Lauderdale, from Botetourt Co., VA. They were not born in Scotland; however, Robert's mother, Nancy Jane Johnson, was probably born in Scotland. Robert's wife was Mary Ann Bowen. Robert Lauderdale married Mary Ann Bowen on Dec. 24, 1857 in Barry Co., MO. - Cassville Republican, June 13, 1912 Exeter News: Robert Lauderdale died at his home Monday of this week, age 74 years. He fell a few days ago and fractured his hip which caused his death. Mr. Lauderdale had lived in Barry County many years and was well known. The remains were laid to rest in Maplewood cemetery, Tuesday. | Death Certificate Civil War Records MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Note Donna Cooper |
| LAUDERDALE, Robert C. | Abt. 1892 | Oct. 27, 1904 | Inscription: "Son of J. O. and Dora A. Aged 12 Y, 7 M, 27 D" - Research Note: Photo of tombstone at findagrave.com. Son of James O. Lauderdale and Dora Alice Turner. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LAWRENCE, Clarissa (NELDON) | July 2, 1851 Greenfield, Fayette Co., OH |
May 15, 1929 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Martin V. - Research Note: Buried beside husband, Martin V. - standing tombstone. Donna's Note: Her death certificate has her father's name as Joseph Neldon and her mother as Sarah Ann Neldon. Della Doyle of Exeter, MO, was the informant. | Headstone Sharon Norris Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LAWRENCE, Ethel Neill | Mar. 12, 1900 Rural Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
July 31, 1976 Rural Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Joseph M. Lawrence and Olivia "Ollie" S. Neill, both buried at Truelove Cemetery. Died in a farm accident on the farm he had lived on all his life on July 31, 1976 near Washburn, Mo. He was a long time member of the Methodist Church in Washburn. He was the 4th of 12 children and the oldest son to reach adulthood. His siblings were: Nora Lawrence Snook (buried at Rocky Comfort), Golden Lawrence (buried at True Love Cemetery), Wilma Lawrence (buried at True Love Cemetery), Loren Lawrence (buried at True Love Cemetery),Winnie Lawrence Clark (buried at Washburn Prairie Cemetery) Elsie Lawrence Nodine (buried at Washburn Prairie Cemetery), Esther Lawrence Van Norsdall (buried at Ivanhoe, California), Leon Lawrence (buried at Rocky Comfort) and two infant brothers and an infant sister buried at True Love Cemetery. His Grandfather, Martin V. Lawrence, whom Ethel is buried next to, homesteaded a farm 2 miles north and one mile west of Washburn, MO. His father, Marion Lawrence continued farming that land and Ethel stayed on that same farm. He had a dairy operation, raised grapes, strawberries, apples, peaches, and pears. In addition, following in his father's footsteps, he drove a school bus for several years for the Washburn School District. His father and he both served as bus drivers on a contractual basis. They owned the school bus. After he stopped driving the bus route, he had the bus cab cut off of the truck chassis and drove the old 1927 yellow truck as the family vehicle throughout the 1940s and 1950s. The lettering on the truck door read as follows: E. N. Lawrence, Washburn, MO. "by Golly". This "by Golly" was found on many trucks during that time period as the name of the person who did the lettering was named "Golly". Ethel's mother, Ollie Lawrence, used the old cab of the bus as shelter for her young chickens. He continued living with his mother, Ollie Lawrence, until her death in 1959. Having no children of his own, he served as a father figure for several of his nieces and nephews, who spent considerable time living on the farm with Grandma and Uncle Ethel. After his mother passed away in 1959, he married Harriet (Sullivan) White February 5, 1961. She preceded him in death in 1972. She is buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Exeter, MO. - 1930 Census, Washburn, Barry, Missouri - Joseph M. Lawrence, age 61; Ollie S., age 58; Ethel N., age 30; Winnie F., age 24; Elsie M., age 22; Esther, age 18; Leon P., age 14; William O. Neill, age 84, father-in-law. SSDI gives his last residence as Washburn, Barry Co., MO. | Headstone Beverly A. Matthews Census Phyllis Long Family Records Frank Clark Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LAWRENCE, Martin Vernon | June 21, 1840 IN |
Apr. 11, 1926 Liberty Twp., Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Clarissa - Research Note: Buried beside his wife, Clarissa. Standing tombstone, with small peony bush. Since Martin was a veteran Of the Union Army in the Civil War, the grave is decorated with a flag on Memorial day. Union Civil War Veteran - Co. E 97th Indiana Infantry. Donna's Note: His death certificate has June 21, 1841 as his birth date. Samuel Lawrence is given as his father's name and his mother's name isn't given. He was married and a farmer. He died suddenly. Della Doyle, Exeter, MO, was the informant. - His mother was Ruth Butler Finley. - Martin Lawrence, one of the oldest men of this section of the county died at his home at Washburn, Sunday, Apr. 11, suddenly at the age of 85 years, 8 months and 20 days. Mr. Lawrence had been suffering with what the Dr. called Neuralgia of the breast but his condition was not thought to be serious. He had been lying on the couch talking with members of the family and had gotten up to lay down with his head at the other end of the couch, but a few minutes before his expiring. Martin Lawrence was born June 21, 1840 near Terre Haute, IN, and was a son of Samuel and Ruth (Finley) Lawrence and the youngest of twelve children. He grew to manhood at his parent's home in IN and during the Civil War enlisted with Co. E, 97th Reg. IN Inf. and served for three years under General W. T. Sherman. After being discharged from the army he returned home and on Mar. 21, 1867 he was united in marriage to Clarissa Neldon and to this union eight children were born who with the aged companion survive. They are J. M., S. W., and Willis Lawrence of Washburn, Mrs. J. R. Evert, of Fairview, Mrs. J. E. Lamb of Cassville, Mrs. R. F. Hatcher and Mrs. P. P. Doyle of Exeter and Mrs. W. H. Relethford of Garfield, AR. Besides his wife and eight children, he is.... (blacked out portion).... the house Apr. 12, conducted by Rev. C. E. Henderson of Purdy after which the body was convoyed to the Maplewood cemetery in Exeter for interment. His grandsons, Loren Lawrence, Emery Evert, Wayne Lawrence, Ralph and Lawrence Lamb and Ethel Lawrence were pall bearers and his granddaughters, Winnie, Elise, and Ester Lawrence, Mrs. Leah Myers were flower girls. About 47 years ago Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence with his family moved to MO locating in McDonald Co., and about 1888 they moved to Washburn, which has since been their home and he had been considered one of the county's substantial citizens. - Cassville Democrat, Sept. 11, 1920 - Washburn: The Washburn Produce Co., has paid Willis Lawrence $750 of tomatoes from a 4 acre field. See these truck farmers on these cheap lands. | Headstone Sharon Norris Death Certificate Donna Cooper Obit Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LAWRENCE, Myrtle Daisy (GEBHART) | Mar. 2, 1894 Butler Hollow, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 1982 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Willis W. - Research Note: Buried beside husband Willis, near tomb of his parents, Martin V. and Clarissa Lawrence. Daughter of Isaac Russel Gebhart and Ida Pauline Rhodes. | Headstone Sharon Norris Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LAWRENCE, Opel | 1921 MO |
1922 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Willis W. and Myrtle Lawrence. She has a death certificate but it can't be read. Very bad scan. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LAWRENCE, Willis Willard | June 7, 1892 MO |
Mar. 7, 1953 Rural Washburn Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Myrtle - Research Note: Flat stone - buried beside wife, Myrtle. His death certificate reads that his father was Martin V. Lawrence and that his mother was Clarissa Neldon. Coronary occlusion was the cause of death. His wife was the informant, Myrtle G. Lawrence, Washburn, MO. | Headstone Sharon Norris Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LAWSON, Abraham Daniel | Feb. 2, 1883 VA |
Feb. 9, 1953 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate reads that his father was Robert Lawson. His mother's name is not listed. His wife is given as Frances Lawson. Mrs. Gerald Beck, Cassville, MO, was the informant. - His mother was Mary J. Neal. Wife was Nancy Frances Antle. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LAWSON, Anna Matilda (BRATTIN) | Jan. 31, 1884 Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 26, 1942 Cardwell Hosp., Stella, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Neal Lawson - Research Note: She was the daughter of John Brattin and Quincy Lamberson, both born Barry Co., MO. Her husband Neal was the informant on the death certificate. - Neal Lawson, age 29, married Anna Burton, age 27, on June 15, 1912 in Barry Co., MO. - February 19, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Union Valley News: Mrs. Anna Lawson and son, Carl, of Exeter visited her sister, Mrs. Rosa Cole, and friends in the valley last week. - Cassville Democrat, July 3, 1920 - Neal Lawson vs. Anna M. Lawson, divorce; dismissed in vacation. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Online Newspapers SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LAWSON, Bert Neal | Dec. 25, 1914 | Feb. 14, 1987 | SSW: Katheryn E. "Peggy" - Inscription: "Married June 5, 1938" - Research Note: He was the son of Neal Lawson and Anna Matilda Brattin. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LAWSON, Erma Jane | Nov. 18, 1936 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 18, 1936 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Norma Jeanne - Research Note: Twin to Norma Jeanne, daughter of Joe Lawson born Exeter, MO and Robbie Eden born Washburn, MO. Born premature. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LAWSON, James Everett | May 5, 1849 Scott Co., VA |
Dec. 22, 1918 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: James Lawson Dead - James Lawson died at his home in Exeter Sunday, December 22, of kidney trouble of which he had suffered for many years. The funeral was held at the Baptist Church in Exeter Monday afternoon and interment made in the Maple Grove Cemetery at Exeter. He had lived in Exeter for a number of years and was a good citizen. He was a native of Tennessee. Since moving to Exeter he has owned and lived at what was known as the G. G. James farm where he raised a large family. Mrs. Lawson died about nine years ago. He had? nine children, six daughters and three sons, seven of whom are at home. One daughter, Mrs. ____ ___ one son, Niell, are ____ married children. - Son of William Lawson and Elizabeth Taylor. He married Rosannah Church on Sept. 12, 1873 in Hawkins Co., TN. - Cassville Republican, Feb. 6, 1896 - Mortgagee's Sale: J. E. Lawson and Rosannah, dated __ day of June 1893. - Children were: Joshua, Florence, Laura, Neal, James, Lula, Vesty, Myrtle, and Ova. | Cassville Republican Dec. 26, 1918 Darla Ball Marbut TN Marriage Records Online Newspapers Census Phyllis Long |
| LAWSON, James E. | 1885 VA |
1944 | Research Note: He was the son of James E. Lawson Sr. and Rosannah Church. Still single in the 1930 census. - July 31, 1920, Cassville Democrat - J. E. Lawson residence in southeast portion of Exeter, burned Thursday afternoon and very few household goods were saved. It is supposed the fire originated from an incubator on second floor. A party passing the residence discovered the fire. It was built many years ago by a Mr. James, was a three story house and well-constructed. It was insured in the Manley Insurance Agency of this city. | Census Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LAWSON, Joe | Oct. 3, 1906 | Dec. 29, 1996 | SSW: Robbie E. - Research Note: He was the son of Abraham Daniel Lawson and Nancy Frances Antle. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LAWSON, Katheryn Elaine "Peggy" (HEFLEY) | Feb. 10, 1919 | Sept. 2, 2005 | SSW: Bert Neal- Inscription: "Married June 5, 1938" - Research Note: Katherine Elaine Hefley married Bert Neal Lawson on June 5, 1938 in Marshfield, Webster Co., MO. She was the daughter of Frank and Lula Hefley. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LAWSON, Medill | Mar. 4, 1908 | Jan. 15, 1975 | SSW: Ruth B. - Research Note: SSDI gives his last residence as Tulsa, Ok. He was the son of Abraham Daniel Lawson and Nancy Frances Antle. | SSDI Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LAWSON, Myrtle | 1894 | 1979 | She was the daughter of James E. Lawson Sr. and Rosannah Church. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LAWSON, Nancy Frances (ANTLE) | Feb. 11, 1883 Casey Co., KY |
Apr. 2, 1961 Osteo. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her husband was Abe Lawson. Daughter of John Antle and Martha Allen. Mrs. Gerald Beck of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LAWSON, Neal | Jan. 11, 1882 KY |
Dec. 22, 1958 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Anna M. - Research Note: His wife was Nelsie Hilburn at the time of his death. His first wife was Anna Brattin. The marriage record says she was Anna Burton, could be a misspelling. Son of James E. Lawson and mother's maiden name was (Rosannah) Church. Bert Lawson of Exeter, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - November 2, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Exeter News: Mrs. Laura Autry who has been visiting her father Jas. Lawson for sometime returned to her home in Oklahoma Saturday night accompanied by her brother Neal Lawson. - Neal Lawson, age 29, married Anna Burton, age 27, on June 15, 1912 in Barry Co., MO. | Death Certificate Online Newspapers MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LAWSON, Norma Jeanne | Nov. 18, 1936 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 24, 1936 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Erma Jane - Research Note: She was the daughter of Joe Lawson born Exeter, MO and Robbie Eden born Washburn, MO. Her father was the informant on the death certificate. She was born premature. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LAWSON, Robbie F. (EDENS) | Jan. 3, 1912 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 29, 2000 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Joe - Research Note: Daughter of Robert and Nora (Mason) Edens. She married Joe Lawson on November 3, 1933, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and he preceded her in death December 29, 1996. She lived in Wichita, Kansas, for 20 years before moving back to Exeter. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Sue McPhail; and one grandson. | Online Obit Monett Times Dec. 1, 2000 Mary Homesley Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LAWSON, Rosanna(CHURCH) | Abt. 1857 TN |
June 16, 1907 Barry Co., MO |
Cassville Democrat, June 22, 1907 - Local News: Mrs. James E. Lawson of Exeter died very suddenly Sunday morning, June 16, 1907 of apoplexy, age 50 years. She was a member of the Baptist Church and Rev. Siler of that church conducted funeral services at the Baptist Church in Exeter, Monday at 2 p.m., after which the remains were laid to rest in Maplewood cemetery at that place. She left a husband and several sons and daughters to mourn her death. The family have the sympathy of all their acquaintances. - Daughter of William Church and Isabell Payne. | Obit Barbara Erwin |
| LAWSON, Ruth Bernice (HARRIMAN) | Nov. 16, 1917 Oak Grove, Carroll Co., AR |
Mar. 3, 2005 OK |
SSW: Medill - Research Note: SSDI gives her last residence as Tulsa, OK. Medill Lawson, age 34 from Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS, married Ruth Harrison, age 24 from Exeter, Barry Co., MO, on July 5, 1943 in Lawrence Co., MO. Daughter of Henry P. Harriman and Cynthia Filbeck. | SSDI MO Marriage Records SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LAWSON, Vesta L. | 1892 | 1930 | Research Note: She was the daughter of James E. Lawson Sr. and Rosannah Church. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LAYANACKER, Joseph Wellington | Aug. 6, 1860 OH |
June 21, 1935 MO |
Research Note: His wife was Elizabeth "Lizzie" Athey. Son of John S. Layanacker and Catherine Watts. Joseph Wellington Layanacker married Lizzie Athey on Jan. 30, 1898 in Adair Co., IA. | IA Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEACH, Hazel Juanita (ENGLAND) (SLAGLE) (BRATTIN) | Dec. 18, 1918 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 8, 2010 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
She was the daughter of Cleo DeWitt England and Ada Francis (Thomas) England. Hazel received her education at the Harrell School near Wheaton, MO. Being one of twelve children in her family, she found that at a young age she had to work. In 1941, she moved to California. She had worked at a garment factory where she made blue jeans and later worked in the poultry business in Petaluma, CA. Hazel furthered her education and retired from Sonoma County as a Licensed Psychiatric Technician. Hazel married Glen Robert Slagle and to this union a son was born. After Glens death, later Hazel married Ed Brattin (divorced) who had two children. Those that have preceded her in death were her parents; her husbands; one son, Jack Brattin; and all of her brothers and sisters. - The obit was listed as Leach. No entry was found for Slagle or Brattin, therefore listed as Hazel Leach. Edmond E. Brattin divorced Hazel J. England in Mar. 1969 in Sonoma Co., CA. Apparently married a Mr. Leach after that. | Buchanan Funeral Home CA Divorce Index Phyllis Long |
| LEBOW, George Randall "Randy" | Aug. 21, 1961 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 6, 2017 At Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of George and Mary Lou (Johnson) Lebow. He was a 1979 Cassville High School graduate. On August 28, 1981, he was united in marriage to Fonda Rochelle Williams in Exeter. Throughout high school Randy worked with his dad at the family owned and operated business, Lebow Small Engines in Cassville. In 1984, he started working at Justin Boots where he worked in maintenance and was a stitch technician. Randy was preceded in death by his father George Lebow on March 7, 2017. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| LeCOMPTE, Daisy Mae (BURRIS) (GREEK) | Aug. 12,1904 SC |
Oct. 22, 1993 Verona, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Russell - Research Note: She was the daughter of Newton Isaac Burris and Mary May Bouyear Crow. She first married James Robert Greek in 1922 and second Russell Lecompte in 1958. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LeCOMPTE, Dorothy (JOHNSON) | Feb. 21, 1883 AR |
July 28, 1947 Purves Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: Dorothy Johnson married Keet Lecompte on Aug. 19, 1901 in Cassville, Barry Co., MO. Parents marked unknown on the death certificate. Thurman LeCompte was the informant. | MO Marriage Records Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LeCOMPTE, Russell | Sept. 20, 1906 | Oct. 22, 1970 | SSW: Daisy - Research Note: He was the son of Keet and Dorothy (Johnson) Lecompte. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEDENHAM, Albert Perry | May 2, 1883 Greenfield, Dade Co., MO |
May 8, 1943 Pittsburg, Crawford Co., KS |
SSW: Maggie L. - Research Note: Son of Henry and Anna (Rowley) Ledenham. - Cassville Democrat, May 1943 - Albert Perry Ledenham was born May 2, 1883 at Greenfield, Dade County, MO., and passed away May 8, 1943 in Pittsburg, Kan., at the age of 60 years. He came with his parents to Washburn when a few months old and has resided in the community his entire life. He was united in marriage to Miss Maggie Pulley on November 30, 1902. She preceded him in death on January 13, 1940. To their marriage six children were born, five of whom survive. They are Mrs. John H. Mosier and Gladys Maxine Ledenham of Pittsburg, Kan.; Mrs. Olin Brattin of Kuna, Idaho; Pharis Ledenham of Washburn; Mrs. Dennis Lee of Belle Plaine, Kan. Also eleven grand children survive. Mr. Ledenham was a member of the Washburn Baptist church, and was held in high esteem by his many acquaintances. Funeral services were held at the Washburn church on Monday afternoon May 10, by the Rev. Charles Vanzandt, W. A. Ireland offering prayer. Pallbearers were: John Dunlap, Elmer Weston, Geo. Wilson, Joe Vanderpool, Claud Kisler and Garfield White. | Obit Barbara Erwin Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEDENHAM, Alice Fay (WILSON) | Nov. 19, 1913 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 10, 2003 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Pharis Perry - Research Note: She was a daughter of George Allen and Lilly May (Garner) Wilson. She was a 1933 graduate of Washburn High School. She operated a dairy farm and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Washburn She married Pharis P. Ledenham on November 9, 1940, and he preceded her in death January 10, 1993. Survivors include three sons, two of Washburn, and of one of Cassville; three sisters, of Wheaton and Johnson, Kansas; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Enoch Wilson and Ertie Wilson; and one sister, Janie Ennis. | Monett Times Donna Cooper Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEDENHAM, Dorris | No Date | Nov. 20, 1924 | Inscription: "Baby" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Albert Perry Ledenham and Maggie L. Pulley. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEDENHAM, Maggie L. (PULLEY) | June 5, 1885 Pioneer, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 13, 1940 Pittsburg, Crawford Co., KS |
SSW: Perry - Research Note: Cassville Republican, Jan. 18, 1940 - Maggie Lee Pulley was born June 5, 1885 at Pioneer, Barry County MO. She passed away at the home of her daughter in Pittsburg, Kans., January 13, 1940, at the age of 54 years, 7 months and eight days. She was taken in a Koon ambulance to the home of her daughter in Pittsburg, on January 12th, and died the following day. She was united in marriage to Albert Perry Ledenham, on November 30, 1902. To the union six children were born, five daughters and one son. The family had lived near Washburn for many years. She is survived by her husband and the following children; Mrs. Nellie Mosier of Pittsburg, Kan.; Mrs. Olin Brattin of Kuna Idaho, Pharis Lois and Gladys at home. One child died in infancy. Also surviving are the following relatives; her mother, Mrs. N.R. Pulley of Pineville; two brothers Clarence of Pineville; and Earl Pulley of Rock Springs, Wyo., and one sister Mrs. L.R. Smith of Pineville. - She was the daughter of Thomas Benton Pulley and Nancy Rosanna Russell buried at Maplewood Cemetery. - Perry Ledenham, age 19, married Maggie Pulley, age 17, on Nov. 30, 1902 in Barry Co., MO. | Obit Barbara Erwin Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEDENHAM, Pharis Perry | Mar. 3, 1913 | Jan. 10, 1993 | SSW: Alice Fay - Research Note: He was the son of Albert Perry Ledenham and Maggie Lee Pulley. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEE, Anna Louise | June 27, 1918 Rural Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 7, 2002 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Our Loving Aunt" - Research Note: Daughter of Wear and Lenora (McClure) Lee. She was a graduate of Washburn High School. She was a cook, retiring from Cassville Nursing Center. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Donald, Raymond, and Charles Lee; and one great great great nephew. | Monett Times Oct. 9, 2002 Mary Homesley Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEE, Betty Lou (TUCKER) | Oct. 4, 1927 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 29, 2014 Cassville Health Care, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Burl and Edna (Higgs) Tucker, was born on October 4, 1927, in Exeter. On July 4, 1946, she was united in marriage to Dayne Lee in Columbus, Kansas; he preceded her in death on November 7, 2006. In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by one son, James Lee, and two brothers, George Tucker and John Tucker. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| LEE, Dayne N. | Nov. 9, 1925 Seligman, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 7, 2006 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of Oren and Ester (Smith) Lee. He married Betty Tucker on July 4, 1946. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one son, Jim Lee and one brother Emil Lee. | Cassville Democrat Phyllis Long |
| LEE, Donald Eugene | Oct. 19, 1927 | Dec. 11, 1992 | SSW: Virginia - Research Note: He was the son of Ernest Leroy Lee and Nellie Susan Day. - Military Stone - Inscription: US ARMY WORLD WAR II" | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEE, Donald McClure | Aug. 6, 1910 Rural Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 3, 2000 Barry Co. Care, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Violet - Research Note: Son of Wear and Lenora (McClure) Lee. He was a lifelong Barry County resident, a graduate of Washburn High School, and a lineman for Barry Electric Cooperative in Cassville, retiring after 25 years of employment. He married Violet Henson on April 8, 1949, and she preceded him in death May 1, 1997. | Monett Times Apr. 5, 2000 Mary Homesley Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEE, Elizabeth (ANDREWS) | July 12, 1864 PA |
Aug. 16, 1934 At Home, Wayne Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Elizabeth Andrews Lee was the wife of Samuel David Lee. Children's names were Mabel (Haddock), Iola (Sisco), Eva Unabell (Laney) and her twin William Lee who died at three days old. - Cassville Democrat, August 23, 1934 - Elizabeth Lee was born July 12, 1864, in the state of Pennsylvania, and died at her home near Exeter, August 16, 1934, aged seventy years, one month and four days. She had been afflicted with rheumatism for the past fifteen years, during which time she was confined to her bed. She was united in marriage to Samuel D. Lee, in 1899. To this union four children and were born, three daughters, and one son. She is survived by her three daughters, the son dying in infancy. Her husband died four years ago. The three daughters are Mrs. Mabel Haddock, Iola Sisco and Miss Una Bell Lee, also seven grandchildren, one brother, William Andrews and one sister, Mabel Ozbunn. - She was the daughter of Ananias and Isabelle Andrews. | Death Certificate Judy Corcoran Obit Barbara Erwin |
| LEE, Ernest Leroy | Dec. 26, 1901 | Mar. 17, 1984 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Nellie - Inscription: "Married Feb 7, 1920" - Research Note: Ernest L. Lee married Nellie Susan Day, Feb. 7, 1920. He lived and farmed 40 acres in Exeter/Washburn, Missouri. They had four children with their first born (a son) dying in early childhood. They had three surviving children: Bonnie Lavelle (Lee) (Hooker) McQueen, Ruby (Lee) (Vineyard) Clinkenbeard and Donald Lee. - He was the son of Robert E. Lee and Etta Corley. - Photo of Ernest and Nellie who are second and third in the picture. | Headstone Personal Family Knowledge Peggy Hooker Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEE, Jacky R. | May 26, 1949 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 11, 2007 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of Donald Eugene and Virginia (Cole) Lee. On Apr. 9, 1993, he was united in marriage to Cheryl (Bowman) Reed. His first wife was Debra Young. For thirty years he was employed with Fasco Industries as a lead person, setting up stations, retiring due to illness. He died with cancer. | Cassville Democrat Phyllis Long |
| LEE, Katie Xer (McNAUGHTON) | June 12, 1915 Melrose Plantation, Rural Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, LA |
June 30, 2003 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of John Robert McNaughton and Kate Greene. She attended high school in Cloutierville, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Edward Lee, to whom she married June 13, 1934 in Lake Village. She is also preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; and two sons-in-law. | Obit findagrave.com Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEE, Lenora (McCLURE) | Apr. 3, 1888 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
July 18, 1971 At Home, Rural Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Wear - Research Note: Lenora McClure Lee was a daughter of Thomas Emmett and Leta (Abernathy) McClure. Miss Louise Lee of rural Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - December 23, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Personal and Local News: Mrs. Annie Arnold of the Vanzandt locality and Mrs. Wear Lee south of town visited their sister, and aunt, Mrs. T. D. Pitts, at Monett last week. - Cassville Democrat, Saturday, Jan. 17, 1920 - Mrs. Sarah Longley spent Sunday with Mrs. Wear Lee at Vanzandt. - Cassville Democrat, April 17, 1920 - Mrs. Sarah Longley spent Saturday night with Mrs. Wear Lee of Vanzandt and Sunday they motored to the home of Mrs. Longley's brother, Abe Cantrell of Shoal Creek. | Note Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEE, Nellie Susan (DAY) | Jan. 13, 1900 | Aug. 10, 1977 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Ernest L. - Inscription: "Married Feb. 7, 1920" - Research Note: Nellie Susan Day married Ernest L. Lee on Feb. 7, 1920. Nell Lee (Grandma) was a wonderful cook, a very hard-working woman (up at 3:30 A.M.) and had a keen eye for good livestock. She and Ernest never lost a crop in 50 years of farming. She loved her family and her community. She loved to laugh and enjoyed family reunions at Roaring River. She was a great woman. - She was the daughter of Richard Butler Day and Katie Clara James. | Headstone Grandmother Peggy Hooker Note Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEE, Ollie A. (SHOCKLEY) | Feb. 27, 1902 McDonald Co., MO |
Dec. 31, 1985 St. Vincent Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Ross F. - Inscription: "Married July 28, 1920" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Abraham Shockley and Sarah Stites. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEE, Ong Chang | June 6, 1965 | May 14, 2017 | Research Note: Services for Ong Chang Lee, age 51, of Cassville will be held from Friday, June 2, 2017 until Monday, June 5, 2017 at McQueen Funeral Home in Wheaton. Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday in Maplewood Cemetery at Exeter. | McQueen Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| LEE, Robert Edward | May 25, 1892 Paris, Lamar Co., TX |
Mar. 28, 1993 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Robert Edward Lee, 100, of Exeter, Missouri, formerly of Rison, Arkansas, died Sunday March 28, 1993. Son of William Claude Lee and Cora Cubbage Sadler. Mr. Lee was preceded in death by four brothers; Clyde Lee, Barry Lee, Hal Lee, and Hosea Abernathy. He married Ina Overton on April 26, 1914. To this union, two sons and one daughter, all of whom survive him, were born. In 1933, he married Katie Xer McNaughton. Two daughters were born to this Union. | Williamson Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEE, Rolin Pinkney | Sept. 6, 1841 Greene Co., MO |
June 23, 1914 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Sergt. Rolin P. Lee - Co. H 15 MO. Cav." - Research Note: He was widowed and a retired farmer. He was a son of Alexander Lee and mother's maiden name was Huddleston, both born TN, according to his death certificate. Sarah M. Elsey of Exeter, MO was the informant. - Cassville Republican, June 25, 1914 - Pinkney Lee, of Exeter, died Tuesday of heart trouble, age 73 years. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Thomas Elsey. Burial was made Wednesday at the Exeter Cemetery. - His mother was Margaret Gilmore Huddleston. He was Constable of Dayton Twp, Sebastian County, Arkansas in 1880. Served in the military from 1 Nov. 1863 to 1 July 1865. Honorably discharged at Springfield, Missouri. On 4 Oct. 1860 he married Martha Jane Baze, (daughter of Jane Paskel and Jesse Henry Baze) in Barry Co., MO. | Headstone Cheryl Death Certificate Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEE, Ross Frank | Nov. 21, 1900 Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 7, 1979 St. Vincent Hosp., Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Ollie A. - Inscription: "Married July 28, 1920" - Research Note: He was the son of Wes and Susie (Metcalf) Lee. He married Ollie Shockley on Jan. 20, 1920, in Cassville. He was a retired farmer. Survivors, in addition to his wife, of the home, include three sons; two daughters; a brother; four sisters; 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. | Cassville Republican Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEE, Samuel David | Sept. 23, 1876 Pendleton, Umatilla Co., OR |
Jan. 10, 1929 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "MISSOURI PVT COAST ART CORPS" - Research Note: First listing had 1928 as the year of death but the stone reads 1929. Samuel David Lee died at 52 years, 3 months and 17 days at his home six miles SW of Exeter. He served in the military. He married Elizabeth (Andrews) Lee. Their children were Iola Sisco, Unabell Laney and Mabel Haddock. Son of David Lee and Sarah Ann Johnson both born Crocker, MO. | Headstone Judy Corcoran Note Donna Cooper Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEE, Shirley Jean | Aug. 22, 1944 McDonald Co., MO |
Sept. 12, 1944 McDonald Co., MO |
Inscription: "Our Darling" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Ross Lee and Ollie Shockley. Her father was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEE, Susie Emoline (METCALF) | Nov. 17, 1879 KY |
Dec. 2, 1958 McDonald Co., MO |
SSW: Wesley A. - Research Note: She was a daughter of Elisha and Sarah (Williams) Metcalf. She married A. Wesley Lee on March 14, 1897 in Barry County, MO at the home of her father. She died at her daughter's home. Usual address was 601 8th St., Monett, Barry Co., MO. Rose Lee of Exeter, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEE, Violet R. (HENSON) (DAUGHERTY) | Nov. 17, 1910 | May 1, 1997 | SSW: Donald M. - Research Note: She was the daughter of Robert E. Henson and Cordelia Pasley. She first married Minor Roscoe Daugherty and they were divorced. He is buried at Washburn Prairie Cemetery. She second married Donald McClure Lee. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEE, Virginia Ellen (COLE) | Apr. 19, 1928 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 8, 2022 Lacoba Nursing Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Donald Eugene - Research Note: She was the daughter of Truman Ray and Neomi Ruth (Messer) Cole. On August 25, 1945 in Exeter, Missouri she was united in marriage to Donald Lee, who preceded her in death on December 11, 1992. Also preceding her in death were her parents; one son, Jacky Lee and one grandchild, Christopher. Virginia attended elementary school at Union Valley Elementary and high school at Rocky Comfort. She lived most of her life in Exeter, Missouri moving to Cassville in 1997. Virginia was active in the Cassville Senior Citizens Center and worked for a few years in the lunchroom for the Cassville school system. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEE, Wear | Nov. 8, 1887 Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 25, 1940 Rural Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Leonora Lee - Research Note: Wear was a son of Charles Miller Lee born Barry Co., MO and Sarah E. Erwin born TN. Wife given as Lenora Wear Lee. She was Lenora McClure. Mrs. Wear Lee of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - March 6, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Vanzandt News: Mr. and Mrs. C .S. Arnold an daughter, Lois, spent Sunday with Wear Lee and family. - July 14, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Local News Left Over From Last Week: Illus M. Lee, of Kansas City, is visiting his mother, Mrs. Chas. M. Lee and brother, Wear Lee, for a few days. Illus is now assistant prosecuting attorney in Jackson County and is making a great record much to the satisfaction of his many friends throughout the county. - Cassville Republican, July 31, 1919 - Gene Lee of Kansas City is spending the summer with his uncle, Wear Lee, southwest of town. | Note Donna Cooper Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEE, Wendell Dean | May 31, 1959 Exeter Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 4, 1959 Exeter Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Curtis Lee and Joan Tyler. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEE, Wesley Arthur | Jan. 26, 1875 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 9, 1953 At Home, Rocky Comfort, MO |
SSW: Susie E. - Wheaton Journal, Jan. 15, 1953 - Arthur Wesley Lee, son of the late Armstrong and Louisa (Molder) Lee, was born Cassville, MO., Jan. 26, 1875 and passed away at his home in Rocky Comfort, MO, at 6 o'clock, Friday morning, Jan. 9, 1953 at the age of 77 years, 11 months and 13 days. He was a resident of Barry and McDonald Counties all of his life. He was united in marriage to Susie E. Metcalf, March 4, 1897. To this union 8 children were born 6 daughters, Mrs. Maude Shockley Mrs. Ada Michael and Mrs. Elsie Snook of Wayne, MO., Mrs. Ruth Payne of Rocky Comfort, MO., Mrs. Clara Bateman of Hutchinson, Kan., and Mrs. Bailey Boucher of Exeter, two sons, Ross Lee of Exeter and Hubert Lee of St. Francis, Kan. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Susie the eight children, thirty-three grandchildren, twenty five great-grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren, one sister Mrs. Bessie Martin of Kansas City, MO., a large number of nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. Three brothers, Bob, Frank and Isaac, and three sisters, Ida, Alice and Lottie preceded him in death. - October 23, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Lee, who recently moved from Washburn to Verona, died Wednesday of last week. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all. | Obit Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEITH, Leroy R. Dr. | May 8, 1870 VA |
May 21, 1958 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Lucy J. - Research Note: Dr. Leroy Leith was a son of James and Maggie Leith. He was a Dr. of medicine. Mrs. Lucy Leith of Exeter, MO was the informant on the death certificate. His wife was Lucy Armstrong. - July 1, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Butterfield News: Dr. Leith has sold his property and is making arrangements to return to his old home in Virginia. We regret to lose them as they are noble hearted people, but we wish them success and happiness where ever they go. | Note Donna Cooper Census Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEITH, Lucy I. (ARMSTRONG) | Mar. 1, 1875 Sarcoxie, Newton Co., MO |
May 10, 1963 Meier Rest Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
She was a daughter of Kavanaugh and Martha Elizabeth (Powell) Armstrong. Lucy Armstrong, age 21, married Leroy R. Leith, age 26 on Feb. 14, 1897 in Exeter, Barry Co., MO. She was blind. C. C. McNabb of Exeter, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Must be a typo error on the newspaper item and the marriages in MO marriages. Years are different. - Lucy Armstrong, age 21, married Leroy R. Leith, age 26, on Feb. 14, 1896 in Barry Co., MO. - May 2, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Butterfield News: Mrs. Dave Talbert and Mrs. Dr. Leith attended the funeral of their cousin, Walter Powell, Saturday at Pierce City. - November 14, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Butterfield News: Mrs. Dr. Leiths sister is visiting her sister and father. - Her parents are buried in Maplewood Cemetery. | MO Marriage Records Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEMONS, Dorothy (CHAPPELL) | June 10, 1931 Augusta, Butler Co., KS |
Jan. 15, 2010 Red Rose Inn, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: James C.- Research Note: She was a daughter of Leslie and Eliza (Hilburn) Chappell. On March 11, 1948, she was united in marriage to James Clifford Lemons, who preceded her in death on March 30, 1970. Also preceding her in death were her parents; one son, Larry Lemons; two brothers, Elbert and J.E. Chappell; and two sisters, Evalee Rogers, Mary Sapp and her great companion, George "Peach" Ford, who passed away six years ago. Her favorite pastime was attending the dances at the Senior Center and coon hunting with George. Dorothy received her education at Shady Grove and Augusta, Kansas. Most of her life was spent in Exeter. She had been employed at Vasley-Bristol and Jumping Jack Shoe Factories and then worked at Fasco, from which she retired. | Cassville Democrat Jan. 20, 2010 Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEMONS, James Clifford | June 26, 1924 Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO |
Mar. 30, 1970 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Dorothy - Research Note: He was the son of the late Jacob "Jake" Lemons and Lydia Boley. Rural Cassville, Barry Co., MO resident. His wife Dorothy was the informant on the death certificate. Gunshot wound was the cause of death. Undetermined if it was an accident. - James died at 6:00 p.m. at St. John's Hospital of a gun shot wound. He was a farmer. He operated a grape vineyard contracting for Welch. He was a resident of Cassville, MO and had lived there for 5 years. - Military Stone - Inscription: "MISSOURI - PVT -34 INF, 24 INF DIV, WORLD WAR II, P H." | Headstone Beverly Matthews Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LENZ, William Joseph | Aug. 26, 1921 Chicago, Cook Co., IL |
June 19, 1997 MO |
Inscription: "US ARMY AIR CORP WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Son of Joseph A. Lenz and Mary Kozler. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEONARD, Charles Franklin | 1863 Gentry Co., MO |
Apr. 28, 1925 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a farmer and single. Date of birth on death certificate as don't know, 61 years old. He was the son of William Leonard and Susan Margaret Gross, both born IN. Death certificate says his mother was Eliza Gross which is incorrect. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEONARD, Daniel G. | July 5, 1871 Gentry Co., MO |
Mar. 16, 1958 Scroggins Nursing Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Theodocia - Research Note: He was a retired farmer and the son of William Leonard and Susan Gross. Usual address was five miles NW of Monett, MO, Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO. Frank Leonard of Pierce City, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - January 20, 1906, Cassville Democrat - Exeter News: Dan. Leonard has a new boarder at his home. - July 6, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Union Valley News: D. G. Leonard and family spent Sunday at the bedside of D. G.'s father, Wm. Leonard, of Exeter. Mr. Leonard seems to be gradually growing weaker. - March 4, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Union Valley News: Albert Sass and wife of near Purdy, spent Thursday and Friday of last week at Grant Edens and Dan Leonard's. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Dec. 18, 1919 - D. G. Leonard of Thomas Hollow is to have a sale Saturday, Dec. 27. Watch for bill and ad. | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEONARD, Eva M. (BOORD) | Sept. 29, 1886 Jasper Co., MO |
Nov. 10, 1959 At Home, Rural Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: George W. - Research Note: Her husband was George W. Leonard. Daughter of Albin Boord and Sarah Jane Mullins. She died at home two and one half miles S. of Exeter, MO. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEONARD, George Warren | 1885 Stanberry, Gentry Co., MO |
Jan. 10, 1962 At Home, Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Eva M. - Research Note: He was the son of William Leonard and Susan Gross. Fay L. Stubblefield of Exeter, MO was the informant on the death certificate. George was a half brother to Annie Elizabeth (Spahr) Browning and Theodocia R. (Browning) Leonard. - Photo of George working on the railroad | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEONARD, Susan Margaret (GROSS) | May 28, 1847 IN |
Jan. 26, 1924 MO |
SSW: William - Research Note: She was the daughter of Daniel Alexander Gross and Anna Stine. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEONARD, Theodocia Eunice (BROWNING) | Aug. 28, 1874 Rural Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO |
July 8, 1932 Liberal, Seward Co., KS |
SSW: Daniel G. - Research Note: Cassville Republican, July 14, 1932 - Theodocia Eunice Browning was born near Pierce City, August 28, 1874. Died in Liberal, Kansas, July 8, 1932, age 57 years, 11 months and 10 days. She was united in marriage to Dan G. Leonard, a number of years ago, and to this union four children were born, two dying in infancy. She is survived by her husband, D. G. Leonard, two sons, Paul and Frank, one brother, W. P. Browning of Exeter, and one sister, Mrs. Lillie Spahr of Exeter, and many other relatives and friends. - She was the daughter of John Browning and Esther E. Rogers. - Aug. 10, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Union Valley: Mrs. Will Spahr of Exeter is visiting her sister, Mrs. D. G. Leonard. | Death Certificate Census Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Obit Barbara Erwin Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEONARD, William | June 7, 1836 IN |
Aug. 15, 1916 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Susan M. - Research Note: He was married and a farmer. His father's name is given as just Leonard and his mother was Sarah Schwicker. D. G. Leonard of Exeter, MO was the informant. Callaway was the undertaker. - June 25, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - William Leonard, an aged and highly respected citizen, of near Exeter, has been dangerously sick of kidney trouble. - December 23, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Personal and Local News: Mrs. W. H. Cameron of San Francisco, Calif., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Leonard, of Exeter. Mr. Leonard has been in ill health. - August 24, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Will of Wm. Leonard Probated: The will of William Leonard, who died at his home in Exeter last week, has been field for probate in the office of Judge C. M. Landis. Following are the provisions of the will: First: Directs payment of debts and funeral expenses. Second: That as it was the desire of his wife to take a child's part all of his property, real personal and mixed is given to his wife and the children, to share equally, with the exception that the wife is to select for her own, two milk cows, Asher Reed is named as executor. | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEVY, Azalee Dora (WOOTEN) (NORWOOD) | Apr. 15, 1934 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 4, 2005 St. Joseph Hosp. West, St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO |
Research Note: Warrenton, MO resident. Daughter of the late Rev. James M. and Rose Jewell (Lauderdale) Wooten. She was a retired beautician. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, James Lee Wooten and Carroll Wooten. - SS Claims Index Notes: Dec. 1949: Name listed as DORA AZALEE WOOTEN; Mar. 1962: Name listed as A WOOTEN NORWOOD; Jun 1971: Name listed as AZALEE LEVY | Cassville Democrat SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEWIS, Arch Thomas | Jan. 11, 1868 Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 28, 1954 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Martha C. - Inscription: "At Rest" - Research Note: He was the son of Charles N. Lewis and Lucinda Wagner. Widowed twice. Mrs. Kenley Richardson of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Archie T. Lewis, age 29, married Martha Long, age 22 on Mar. 14, 1900 in Barry Co., MO. Arch did some farming and also ran a fresh meat market in Exeter, MO for many years. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEWIS, Charles Herschel "Barley" Jr. | July 7, 1911 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 2, 1964 Ellis Fischel State Cancer Hosp., Columbia, Boone Co., MO |
SSW: Mabel - Research Note: WW II Veteran. He was the son of Charles Henderson Lewis Sr. and Mintie Ethel Weeks. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEWIS, Charles Henderson | Apr. 2, 1878 | Feb. 20, 1965 | SSW: Mintie E. - Research Note: He was the son of Charles N. Lewis and Lucinda Wagner. Lucinda died giving birth to Charles. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, March 6, 1919 - Exeter: Chas. Haddock and Chas. Lewis are building a new house on each of their farms. | Census Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEWIS, Charles Nelson | Nov. 11, 1836 Charleston, Coles Co., IL |
Mar. 8, 1915 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Martha A. - Research Note: His death certificate has his death date as Mar. 7, 1915. He was married and a farmer. He was a son of Abraham Lewis and Margaret Nealy. A. T. Lewis of Exeter, MO was the informant. - Cassville Republican, March 11, 1915 - Died Monday: Charles N. Lewis of Exeter died Monday afternoon about 4 o'clock of stomach and bowel trouble, age 78 years. The deceased had lived in the vicinity of Exeter many years, and was one of the county's most highly respected citizens. He had long been a faithful and consistent member of the Baptist Church. He is survived by a widow, three sons, and one daughter. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. C. M. Smith, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Baptist Church and the body was laid to rest in the Maple Wood Cemetery. - Charles first married Lucinda Wagner, died in 1878 and buried at Maddy Cemetery and second Martha Bryant. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Online Obit Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEWIS, Deborah Jo (ROBBINS) | Aug. 15, 1954 Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 9, 2007 NW Medical Center, Springdale, Washington Co., AR |
Research Note: She was a daughter of Roy and Ophelia (Bowling) Robbins. On Sept. 21, 1968, in Exeter, she was united in marriage to Larry Lewis. She was preceded in death by her father and a sister, Carolyn Sue. She received her education in Exeter. After moving to Rogers, Ark., she became manager for the Locke Supply Company. | Cassville Democrat Phyllis Long |
| LEWIS, Fred N. | Oct. 26, 1912 | May 28, 1997 | SSW: Sylvia M. - Research Note: He was the son of Arch Thomas Lewis and Martha C. Long. After the death of Sylvia, Fred married Frances F. Sprofera, age 34, on May 18, 1948 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEWIS, Jo Ann | July 29, 1942 | No Date | No Data | Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEWIS, Larry K. | Sept. 8, 1946 Huntsville, Madison Co., AR |
Nov. 10, 2014 Mercy Hosp., Rogers, Benton Co., AR |
Research Note: He was the son of Alvis and Earlene (McElhaney) Lewis. On September 21, 1968, he was united in marriage to Deborah Jo Robbins, who preceded him in death on October 9, 2007. Larry grew up and received his education in Huntsville, Arkansas, where he graduated from high school. During the Vietnam War he entered the United States Army, serving from January 5, 1966, until December 17, 1967. For thirty-five years he was employed for Emerson Electric, retiring as foreman. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| LEWIS, Mabel E. (STAPLETON) | June 4, 1923 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 3, 2006 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Barley - Research Note: She was the daughter of Roy and Mildred (Elliot) Stapleton. She married Charles H. "Barley" Lewis Jr. on October 20, 1941, in Wheaton, and he preceded her in death December 5, 1964. Survivors include one son, one daughter, one niece and one nephew. | Monett Times Jay Trace Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEWIS, Martha Ann (BRYANT) | Aug. 5, 1850 TN |
Sept. 12, 1923 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Charles N. - Research Note: She was the daughter of Joe Bryant. Mother was unknown on the death certificate. A. T. Lewis of Exeter, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Census records indicate that she was the daughter of John and Rhoda (Burns) Lewis. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEWIS, Martha Catherine (LONG) | Oct. 8, 1879 TN |
Feb. 25, 1945 At Home, Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Arch T. - Inscription: "At Rest" - Research Note: Cassville Republican, March 1, 1945 - Mrs. Martha Catherine (Long) Lewis, daughter of William and Mary (Seymour) Long, was born in Tenn. Oct. 8,1879. She passed away at her home in Exeter, Feb. 25, 1945. She came to Missouri in 1882. Was united in marriage to A. T. (Archie) Lewis, March 14, 1900, and has lived here 45 years. To their marriage, seven children were born, two having preceded her in death. Oran, a small son dying in 1902, and Max, in 1940. Her husband and the following children survive. Willie Lewis of Evansville, Ind., Fred of Kansas City, Mrs. Kate Richardson of Monett, Mrs. May Vawter of the home address, Jay Lewis, who is with the armed forces overseas. Also six grandchildren; four brothers, John, Joe, Lewis, and Kinzer Long and three sisters, Mrs. J. T. Linebarger, Mrs. W. B. Linebarger and Mrs. O.F. Graves. | Obit Death Certificate Barbara Erwin Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEWIS, Max Thomas | Oct. 9, 1920 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 14, 1940 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Arch Lewis born MO and Martha Long born TN. Usual residence was Exeter, MO. His father was the informant on the death certificate. He had leukemia. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEWIS, Mintie Ethel (WEEKS) | Mar. 6, 1886 Corsicana, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 12, 1958 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Charles H. - Research Note: She had been married 3 times and was divorced. Her husband was Charles H. Lewis. Daughter of William Henry and Martha (Anderson) Weeks. Mrs. R. L. Combs of Fayetteville, AR was the informant on the death certificate. Mintie Weeks, age 19, married Charles H. Lewis, age 29, on Apr. 2, 1906 in Newton Co., MO. The marriage was registered in Barry Co., MO. - Parents buried at Corsicana Cemetery. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEWIS, Oran | Aug. 31, 1902 | Mar. 23, 1903 | Inscription: "Lewis - Son of A. T. and M. C." - Research Note: He was the son of Arch Lewis born MO and Martha Long born TN. | Mother's Obit Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LEWIS, Sylvia Mae (CRIM) | Dec. 14, 1912 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
June 3, 1946 At Home, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO |
SSW: Fred N. - Research Note: She was the daughter of Levi Wiley Crim and Mary Caroline Morgan both born Washburn, MO. Her husband Fred was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LIGHT, Corwin C. | Mar. 2, 1872 IN |
Sept. 7, 1952 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: His wife was Nellie. Son of Dwight Light and mother unknown on the death certificate. He was a retired garage operator. Usual address was Crane, Stone Co., MO. His wife was the informant. - He was the son of Dwight Webster Light and Clarinda Clara Belch. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LIGHT, Nellie P. (WILES) | Apr. 22, 1895 Wayne Co., IL |
May 27, 1954 Baptist Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: She was widowed and the wife of Corwin C. Light. Daughter of Charles Wiles and Mary Jessup. Usual address was Crane, Stone Co., MO. Floyd Light of Crane, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Nellie Wiles married C. C. Light on Mar. 17, 1898 in Carthage, Jasper Co., MO. - Parents are buried in Maplewood Cemetery. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LINEBARGER, Charles William | Feb. 8, 1930 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Apr. 27, 1930 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Luther Elbridge Linebarger born Exeter, MO and Goldie Cooper born Durham, OK. W. C. Cooper of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LINEBARGER, Edgar Boyd | May 27, 1867 Farmington, Washington Co., AR |
May 14, 1945 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Lizzie - Research Note: He was the son of Michael Elbert born TN and Mary (Williams) Linebarger. His wife was Samantha E. Jones. Will Linebarger of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - March 3, 1906, Cassville Democrat - E. B. Linebarger of Shoal Creek Township and J. J. Carter of Jefferson County, Tenn., made this office a call Monday. Mr. Carter was looking for a farm. | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LINEBARGER, Elizabeth Carolyn "Beth" (FLOREY) | Apr. 10, 1907 | May 13, 1993 | SSW: S. Glenn - Research Note: She was the daughter of William A. and Hattie Florey. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LINEBARGER, Ethel Mae | July 29, 1907 | Dec. 6, 1984 | Research Note: She was the daughter of George Elbridge Linebarger and Martha Mae Haddock. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LINEBARGER, George Elbridge | Jan. 16, 1882 Barry Co., MO |
July 25, 1955 Cassville Comm. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Martha - Research Note: He was the son of Michael Elbert and Malinda (Burton) Linebarger. His wife was the informant on the death certificate. His mother, Malinda, second married Dallas A. Box. - February 10, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Personal and Local News: George Linebarger of Exeter lost his residence property by fire Wednesday of last week. He is said to have had $600 in insurance. - George working on the railroad. | Death Certificate Census Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LINEBARGER, Martha Mae (HADDOCK) | Sept. 27, 1884 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
June 9, 1962 Sale Hosp., Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: George - Research Note: Martha was a daughter of Richard Ransom "Rance" and Sarah (Browning) Haddock. Mrs. Jessie Showalter of Granby, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Nov. 7, 1903, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Marriage Licenses: Geo. Linebarger, Purdy and Mattie Haddock, Exeter. | Note Donna Cooper Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LINEBARGER, Mary Ruth | Apr. 24, 1910 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
May 3, 1915 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Daughter of W. B. and S. E." - Research Note: She was a daughter of Walter Bert Linebarger, born Barry Co., MO, and Sarah Long, born McDonald Co., MO. Typhoid fever was the cause of death. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LINEBARGER, Melinda (BURTON) (BOX) | May 3, 1851 | May 31, 1932 | SSW: Michael E. - Research Note: Darla Marbut's note reads that she was the second wife of Michael's. Her parents were John K. and Elizabeth Burton. Her name is given as Melinda on the census. The stone photo is not very readable, so we can not relay on it for clarification. Darla referred to the census records and death certificate among other items for her information. Malinda second married Dallas A. Box after the death of Michael. - February 17, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Personal and Local News: Mrs. M. E. Linebarger who has been in Barton County for several months returned to Barry County is with her son near Purdy. - February 3, 1917, Cassville Democrat - Marriage Licenses: Dallas A. Box, Wentworth and Malinda (Burton) Linebarger, Purdy. Dallas is buried at Clark Cemetery. | Note Darla Ball Marbut Census Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LINEBARGER, Michael Elbert | July 11, 1835 Benton Co., MO |
Sept. 23, 1912 Barton Co., MO |
SSW: Melinda - Research Note: Civil War Veteran. He was the son of Michael E. Linebarger and Annie Perkins, both born PA. Ada J. Linebarger of Roseburg, OR was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate 1890 Vet Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LINEBARGER, Nora S. (VASSAR) | Mar. 26, 1877 | Sept. 22, 1906 | Inscription: "Wife of J. T. Linebarger" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Thomas L. Vassar and Serena Bell Banks. John T. Linebarger was her husband. - December 17, 1904, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Marriage Licenses: John T. Linebarger, Purdy and Noah Vassar, Exeter | Census Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LINEBARGER, Samantha Elizabeth "Lizzie" (JONES) | Aug. 24, 1866 | June 14, 1952 | SSW: Edgar B. - Research Note: She was the daughter of William A. and Minesa Ann Jones. Her husband was E. B. Linebarger. Rosebert Linebarger of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LINEBARGER, Sarah Elizabeth (LONG) | Apr. 19, 1887 | Nov. 29, 1986 | SSW: Walter Bert - Research Note: She was the daughter of William Long and Mary Jane Seymour. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LINEBARGER, Sarah Gladys | Feb. 25, 1910 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
May 9, 1910 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Dau. of G. E. and M." - Research Note: She was a daughter of George Linebarger and Mattie Haddock both born MO. Pneumonia was the cause of death. - May 12, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Exeter News: The six weeks old babe of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Linebarger died Monday a.m. of pneumonia. | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LINEBARGER, Stanley Glenn | Apr. 14, 1908 Rural Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 17, 2004 Country Club Nursing Home, Warrensburg, MO |
SSW: Elizabeth C. - Research Note: He was the son of Edgar B. and Samantha Lizzie (Jones) Linebarger. He worked as a part-time employee with Akin Keeling canning company. He was a member of the Pythagoras Lodge 383 AF and AM in Cassville. He was an active member of the order of the Eastern Star. He married Elizabeth Carolyn Florey on December 13, 1936, and she preceded him in death on May 13, 1993. Six brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. | Monett Times Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LINEBARGER, Walter Bert | Nov. 20, 1888 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
May 11, 1959 At Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Sarah E. - Research Note: He was the son of Michael Elbert Linebarger and Malinda Burton. Usual address was 215 Pearl St., Monett, MO. His wife was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LOCKHART, Rebecca (SHERMAN) | 1870 KY |
1939 | SSW: Robert P. - Research Note: Rebecca Sherman, age 23, married Robert Lockhart, age 24, on Dec. 22, 1893 in Roaring River Twp., Barry Co, MO. She was the daughter of John L. Sherman and Martha Branham. - Cassville Republican, Jan. 4, 1894 - Licensed to Wed: Robert Lockhart, 24, Cassville and Rebecca Sherman, 23, Oak Hill, Ark. - Rebecca Sherman, age 23, married Robert Lockhart, age 24, on Dec. 22, 1893 in Barry Co., MO. | MO Marriage Records Census Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LOCKHART, Robert Pleasant | 1866 IN |
1941 | SSW: Rebecca - Research Note: He was the son of Arthur and Eliza Lockhart. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LOFTIN, Glenn | Apr. 13, 1933 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 21, 2016 Springfield Rehab. Center, Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Mornie and Ruth (Hudson) Loftin, who preceded him in death. His wife was Virginia Edie. Also preceding him in death were a daughter, Glenda Swift; one son, Marty Loftin; a granddaughter, Vicki; one sister, Alean and one brother, Jean. Glenn grew up and received his education at Cassville. He was a pipe line welder, working throughout the United States. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| LOFTIN, Jacqueline (CHURCH) | Sept. 3, 1965 | No Date | SSW: Marty Joe | Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LOFTIN, Marty Joe | Jan. 9, 1959 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 6, 1999 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Jacqueline - Research Note: He was the son of Glen and Virginia (Edie) Loftin. He had been employed with Alvey and Arning industries before moving to Springfield in 1996. He married Jackie Church on February 7, 1983. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Vicki Loftin; and his grandparents. | Monett Times Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LOFTIN, Vicki Michelle | Nov. 1, 1992 | Nov. 17, 1992 | Research Note: She was the daughter of Marty Joe Loftin and Jackie Church. | Father's Obit Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LONG - BOYER, Eldon B. | Sept. 15, 1940 Neosho Newton Co., MO |
Sept. 20, 2012 Cassville Health and Rehab., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Frank and Luva Boyer, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his adopted parents, the Longs and one sister, Joyce E. B. Rhodes. Eldon spent his entire life in Southwest Missouri. He resided in Exeter, Missouri several years before entering Cassville Health Care and Rehabilitation in 2005. He loved people, never meeting a stranger and was a simple man who loved life and his family and friends. The body was cremated. Graveside services in Maplewood Cemetery. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| LONG, Charles Bernola | July 5, 1894 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 21, 1965 Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Zuma K. - Research Note: September 24, 1914, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO - Licenses to Wed: Charles B. Long, 20, Exeter and Zuma Weatherly, 16, Cassville. Father of Gary Paul Long buried in Maplewood Cemetery. Husband of Zuma Kathryn Long. Son of George Thomas Long, Jr. and Amanda Belle Phillips. He was a husband of Zuma Kathryn Weatherly, and married Sept. 20, 1914, Barry Co., MO - Father of James Sterling (adopted), Nancy Elizabeth, George Charles, William Edgar, Lloyd Ernest, Beverly Jean, John Willis, Harold Dean "Buster", David Max, Gary Paul, and Errol Lynne. - September 24, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Licenses to Wed: Charles B. Long, 20, Exeter and Zuma Weatherly, 16, Cassville. - Photo of Children on the home place gathered for his funeral. Pictured from left to right are Errol, Jim, Lloyd, Gary, George, Betty, Buster, David, and John. 2 children, Beverly and William "Bill", preceded him in death. - Photo of Charles and Zuma - Photo of Charles and Otto Brattin | Father-In-Law Photos Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LONG, Felix | Dec. 28, 1876 Eldorado, Butler Co., KS |
Feb. 26, 1964 Rural Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Lila Mary - Research Note: He was the son of Peter A. Long and Martha Amanda Rawlings. His wife Lila was the informant on the death certificate. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LONG, Gary Paul | May 2, 1942 Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS |
May 14, 1989 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Inscription: "Married Feb 21, 1964" - Research Note: Son of Charles B. and Zuma K. (Weatherly) Long. Gary was a career man in the Army. He suffered many years with emphysema which was the cause of death. His wife was Wilma Woods and they adopted a little girl in Alaska and a son, William Charles (buried at Maplewood), in CO. After Gary's retirement, they lived in Monett, MO. - Proven Mayflower Descendant. - Alden descent: (1) John Alden married Priscilla Mulliens (2) Elizabeth Alden married William Peabodie (3) Ruth Peabodie married Benjamin Bartlett Jr. (4) Ruth Bartlett married John Murdock Jr. (5) Janet Murdock married Stephen Tilson (6) William Tilson married Mary Ransom (7) William Tilson Jr. married Ruth Reynolds (8) Mercy Tilson married Samuel Alexander Erwin Jr. (9) William Stuart Erwin married Elizabeth Ann Catron (10) Nancy Elizabeth Erwin married Charles Sterling Weatherly (11) Zuma Kathryn Weatherly married Charles Bernola Long (12) Gary Paul Long married Wilma Clara Woods. - Military Stone - Inscription: SFC US ARMY Vietnam | Brother-In-Law Mayflower Descendant Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LONG, James Edward | Feb. 22, 1884 Pioneer, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 10, 1970 St. Vincent Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Married Dec. 7, 1904 to Lucy Elizabeth Metcalf. Children: Effie, Grace, Cecil, Arnold and Loraine. He was a son of Christian Long and Rachel Greer. Cassville, Barry Co., MO resident. His wife was the informant on the death certificate. - Obit: Survivors include his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Effie Kelly of Lincoln, Ill., Mrs. Grace Harris of Joplin, and Mrs. Loraine Erwin of Washburn; two sons, Cecil Long of Neosho and Rev. Arnold Long of Bartlesville, Okla.; one brother, Willie Long of Laramie, Wyo.; two sisters, Mrs. Maymie Ridenour of Stella, and Mrs. Fronia Hall, Tracy, Calif.; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. | Obit Headstone Patty McWilliams Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LONG, Lila Mary (SHELTON) (MILLSAPPS) | Sept. 6, 1896 Hays, Ellis Co., KS |
Nov. 30, 1992 Dallas, Dallas Co., TX |
SSW: Felix - Research Note: Daughter of John W. Shelton and Margaret (Vance) (Vetterling) Shelton. First husband was Virgel S. Millsapp and second Felix Long. | SS Claims Index TX Death Index Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LONG, Lucy Elizabeth (METCALF) | Dec. 25, 1887 Estel Co., KY |
Aug. 23, 1972 St. John's Hosp., Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
Research Note: Wife of James Edward Long. Daughter of Elisha and Sarah Margaret (Williams) Metcalf. She came to Missouri when she was about four years old and has spent her life time in this area. She was united in marriage to James E. Long on December 7, 1904 and to this union five children were born. She came to Missouri when she was about four years old and has spent her life time in this area. She was united in marriage to James E. Long on December 7, 1904 and to this union five children were born. Her husband preceded her in death on January 10, 1970. She was saved and baptized and at the time of her passing she was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cassville. Left to mourn her passing are two sons, Rev. A. Long of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; Cecil Long of Neosho, Missouri; three daughters, Mrs. Loraine Erwin of Washburn, Missouri; Mrs. Grace Harris of Joplin, Missouri and Mrs. Effie Kelly of Lincoln, Illinois. Also one brother, Elisha Metcalf of Neosho, MO.; seven grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, other relatives and many friends all of whom will sadly miss her. | Obit Headstone Patty McWilliams Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LONG, William Charles "Billy" | Apr. 9, 1971 CO |
June 15, 1991 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Son of Gary P. and Wilma C." - Research Note: Adopted son of Gary Paul Long and Wilma C. Woods, killed in a motorcycle accident. | Nephew Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LONG, Wilma Clara (WOODS) | July 11, 1940 Ellismore, Carter Co., MO |
May 12, 2009 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Gary P. - Research Note: She was a Monett resident and a daughter of James and Maude (Doan) Woods. They are both buried at Oak Hill Cemetery. On February 21, 1964, she married Gary Paul Long who preceded her in death in 1989. She was also preceded in death by her adopted son, Billy Long in 1991 and her father, James Woods in 2008. Survived by her mother, an adopted daughter, two grandchildren, and two sisters. | Sister-In-Law Obit Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LONG, Zuma Kathryn (WEATHERLY) | Feb. 2, 1899 Afton, OK |
July 13, 1967 Mission Hosp., Huntington Park, Los Angeles Co. CA |
SSW: Charles B. Long - Research Note: Sandra's Note: She was the wife of Charles Bernola Long. Phyllis posted: She was the mother of James Sterling (adopted), Nancy Elizabeth, George Charles, William Edgar, Lloyd Ernest, Beverly Jean, John Willis, Harold Dean "Buster", David Max, Gary Paul and Errol Lynne. - Cassville Democrat - Zuma Kathryn, daughter of Charles Sterling and Nancy Elizabeth (Erwin) Weatherly, was born at Afton, Okla. On September 20, 1914, she was united in marriage to Charles B. Long and to this union eleven children were born. She was preceded in death by two children, William Edgar (buried in Havre, Montana), who passed away in October of 1962, and Beverly Jean Garber, who passed away in May of 1960 (buried in Reno Co., KS). Her husband preceded her in death on September 21, 1965. Left to mourn her passing are one daughter, Mrs. Rolland Bartel of Eugene. Ore; eight sons, Errol and David Long, both of Bell Gardens, Calif.; Sgt. Gary Long of Coppersgrove, Texas; Harold Long of Tulsa, Okla.; John of Massena, N.Y.; Lloyd of Norwalk, Calif; and George and Jim Long, both of Hutchinson, Kans. Also two sisters, Mrs. Emma Stein of Joplin and Mrs. Oune Brattin of Kiowa, Kans.; 27 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. After the death of Charles B., she moved to Bell Gardens, L. A. Co., CA with her son Errol and family. Sons David Max and Lloyd Ernest were living in L. A. County. - Proven Mayflower Descendant. - Alden descent: (1) John Alden married Priscilla Mulliens (2) Elizabeth Alden married William Peabodie (3) Ruth Peabodie married Benjamin Bartlett Jr. (4) Ruth Bartlett married John Murdock Jr. (5) Janet Murdock married Stephen Tilson (6) William Tilson married Mary Ransom (7) William Tilson Jr. married Ruth Reynolds (8) Mercy Tilson married Samuel Alexander Erwin Jr. (9) William Stuart Erwin married Elizabeth Ann Catron (10) Nancy Elizabeth Erwin married Charles Sterling Weatherly (11) Zuma Kathryn Weatherly married Charles Bernola Long. - Photo of Zuma and Charles - Photo of Children on the home place gathered for their father's funeral. Pictured from left to right are Errol, Jim, Lloyd, Gary, George, Betty, Buster, David, and John. 2 children, Beverly and William "Bill", preceded him in death. | Grandmother Photo Sandra Long Riley Mother-In-Law Obit Mayflower Descendant Photos Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LONGINO, Myrtle Harriet (KINGSBURY) (SWEIGART) | 1891 | 1973 | SSW: Ollie B. - Research Note: Daughter of William Ramey Kingsbury and Harriet Virginia Cozier. She first married Alonzo Swerigart and second Ollie Longino. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LONGINO, Ollie B. | Mar. 1, 1892 TX |
Feb. 1973 | SSW: Myrtle H. - Research Note: SSDI gives his last residence as Neosho, Newton Co., MO. SSN issued in OK. When he registered for the WW I Draft, he was a laborer at Ardmore Builder and Supply in Ardmore, OK. He was married, tall, with red hair and blue eyes. He was the son of Lawrence LaFollett Longino and Amanda E. Venable. He first married Elsie Josephine Whitley in Ardmore, OK and she died in 1945. | SSDI WW I Draft Reg. Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LOUDERMILK, Ben | Dec. 17, 1929 Greenwood, Sebastian Co., AR |
Apr. 17, 2015 MO |
SSW: Carolyn - Research Note: He was the son of Charles Bert and Ida (Slankard) Loudermilk. He was a 1948 graduate from Northwest High School in Detroit, Michigan, and later graduated from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Biblical Ministry. He became a resident of Barry County in 1979. On January 30, 1948, he was united in marriage to Christine Norman, in Detroit, Michigan. She preceded him in death on February 5, 1954. He married Carolyn Diane Webber on November 13, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan. She preceded him in death on November 2, 1998. On August 2, 2002, he was united in marriage to Carolyn "Carol" L. Hall in Washburn; she preceded him in death on March 28, 2015. Mr. Loudermilk began his career of ministry in 1961 as a Church of Christ minister in Jacksonville, Illinois, he later continued it in Shell Knob, Missouri and Exeter, Missouri. He also worked as a printer for the Chrysler Cooperation and Abilene Christian University. Mr. Loudermilk was always very active in the community; he was the Mayor of Washburn, Barry County Treasurer, and active in Democratic politics. Mr. Loudermilk was the owner of the Washburn Tire and Auto Body. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Loudermilk; and three sisters, Vica "Vi" Loudermilk, Dorothy "Dottie" Loudermilk, and Mary Woffard. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LOUDERMILK, Carolyn Diane (HALL) | Feb. 6, 1936 | Nov. 2, 1998 | SSW: Ben | Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LUCKY, Mahala (STUBBLEFIELD) | Jan. 19, 1832 TN |
Jan. 17, 1914 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Wife of James Monroe Lucky. According to her death certificate she was widowed. She was listed as a daughter of Jack Stubblefield and Elizabeth Dotson, both born TN. Lizzie Lucky of Exeter, MO was the informant. "Found dead in bed, supposed to heart failure.". - Cassville Republican, January 22, 1914 - Exeter News: Grandma Lucky died some time before 8:30 a.m. Saturday. She had been feeling very well considering her advanced years. The day before having been up most all day and attended the regular meals. She had been making her home with her son, N. J. Lucky for several years and it was no unusual occurrence for her to sleep late of mornings. The rest of the family had breakfast over and Mr. Lucky had made a trip to town and back home and not seeing his mother up ask about her, and when informed she had not been up, they went to her room and discovered her lifeless form. The body was not cold at the hour it was discovered. No bed clothing was disarranged to indicate a struggle or an effort to attract attention. She had lived here many years. She was very estimable lady and would have been 82 years old. The last few years she had a slight attack of heart trouble and paralysis. Funeral services were held at the family residence Sunday at 2 p.m. and the remains laid to rest in Maplewood. - January 22, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Hazel Dell News: Grandma Lucky and Miss Jane Shiroski were buried at Exeter Sunday. | Death Certificate Online Obit Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LUCKY, Nancy Elizabeth "Lizzie" | 1860 TX |
1916 MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of James Monroe Lucky and Mahala Jane Stubblefield. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LUCKY, Napoleon Joseph | Aug. 23, 1855 TX |
Aug. 16, 1914 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of James Monroe Lucky, born 1929 TN and died 1864 TX, and Mahala Jane Stubblefield. This online obit has to be for N. J. Lucky. It says he was about 30 years old but must have been transcribed wrong. He was about 60 years old. There isn't any census with an N. J. listed as a son of Napoleon Joseph. - Cassville Republican, August 20, 1914 - N.J. Lucky, a well-known citizen of Exeter, died Sunday morning about six o'clock. Death was due to an illness similar to apoplexy. He had been in poor health for some months. The deceased was 30 years old and was born in Texas. When ten years old his parents moved to Southwest Missouri where he grew to manhood. About 1887, he came to Exeter and engaged in the mercantile business and later farming. In 1876 he was married to Almeda Burrow who died some years ago. He is survived by two sons, Walter of Montana, Monroe of Exeter, and one daughter, Mrs. Mahala Phillips of California; also two brothers, M. C. of Texas, Robert of Lawrence County and one sister, Miss Lizzie Lucky of Exeter. - Goodspeed's 1888 History: N. J. Lucky, a member of the firm M. C. Lucky and Co., came to Exeter from Lawrence Co., MO in Dec. 1887. He was born in Texas in 1855 and lived there until he was ten years of age, when he came with his family to Lawrence Co., MO. His early life was spent on the farm and in school, after which he was engaged in farming and teaching school in Lawrence Co. until his removal to Exeter. He was married in 1876 to Almeda Burrow, a daughter of W. G. Burrow, who came to Lawrence Co., MO in 1830. Mr. and Mrs. Lucky are the parents of five children, all of whom are living. In politics he is a Republican, and a member of the A. F. and A. M. order. R. P. Lucky and Dora (Lucky) Lester, a brother and sister of M. C. and N. J. Lucky, still reside in Lawrence Co. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Feb. 1, 1894 - Thos. M. Allen went to Exeter, Saturday, to draw the papers between Lucky Bros. and Crowell and Hancock, the latter having purchased the former's entire stock of merchandise and their brick block. The Lucky Bros. retained their wood and tie business. - June 10, 1897, Cassville Republican - Exeter News Items: N. J. Lucky returned Saturday morning from a business trip to St. Louis. | Census Online Obit Goodspeed Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LUCKY, Nellie (ERWIN) | July 31, 1893 MO |
July 1977 | SSW: Monroe Lucky - Research Note: Daughter of Bertie (Bassheba) Roach and Samuel Erwin, married to Monroe Lucky. - Father's Obit - S. E. Erwin was born in East Tenn., June 11, 1849. Died at his home near Exeter, Mo., Oct. 27, 1936, at the age of Eighty-seven years, five months, and sixteen days. He was the son of the late William S. and Betsy Ann Erwin. He was united in marriage to Mary Jane Rogers, 1877. To this union three children were born, Lilburn, Gilbert and Gertie. His wife passed away April 30, 1885. Later, he was united in marriage to Missouri Logan 1888. To this union one child was born, W. M. Erwin. After the death of his second wife, he was united in marriage to Bartie Roach in 1891. To this union two children were born, Noah B. Erwin and Mrs. Nellie Luckey. While never uniting with any church, he expressed his hope in the Lord. He is survived by his wife, three sons, Lillburn, Monroe and Noah, and one daughter, Mrs. Nellie Lucky, one brother W. H. Erwin of Powell, Mo., two sisters Tilday of Calif., and Mrs. Nannie Weatherly of Exeter, Mo., and nine grand children and many other relatives and host of friends. Mr. Erwin was a man of honest character, a good neighbor and was a held in high esteem by his many friends. Funeral services were held at the home on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 29, 1936, by Chas Vanzandt. Burial in True Love Cemetery under the direction of the Koon Funeral Service. | Headstone Frances Albert Father's Obit Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LUCKY, Robert Park "Bob" | Feb. 18, 1857 Nashville, Davidson Co., TN |
Jan. 29, 1921 Leeds Sanitarium, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO |
Research Note: He was single and the son of James Monroe Lucky born Nashville, TN and Mahala Stubblefield. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LUCKY, Walter Marion | 1879 Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO |
Jan. 12, 1919 Omaha, Douglas Co., NE |
Research Note: He was the son of Napoleon Joseph Lucky and Harriet Almeda Burrow. He married Maude Mary Kays in NE. She died in 1973 in Inglewood, L. A. Co., CA. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LUCKY, Wiley Monroe | May 3, 1883 Lawrence Co., MO |
Feb. 17, 1955 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Nellie - Research Note: He was the son of Joe Lucky, mother not known on the death certificate. His wife was the informant. - He was the son of Napoleon Joseph Lucky and Harriet Almeda Burrow. | Headstone Frances Albert Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LUJAN, Martha | Oct. 6, 1953 Decoto, Alameda Co., CA |
Apr. 7, 2013 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Frank and Vera (Quantana) Lujan. Surviving are her mother; one sister; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; her family at Summerhill Group Home at The Arc of the Ozarks and her special friend, Cookie. Preceding her in death were her father, Frank Lujan and stepfather, Clarence Womack. Martha grew up in California and moved to Exeter, Missouri before making her home in Cassville. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LYON, Ida V. | June 20, 1875 IA |
Jan. 1, 1964 Rural Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Walter C. - Research Note: Daughter of William Miller and Elizabeth Ann Mingus. Walter, her husband, of Seligman, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
| LYON, Walter Chap | Mar. 26, 1876 IA |
Feb. 4, 1971 At Home, Rural Seligman, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Ida V. - Research Note: He was the son of James H. and Esther J. Lyon. Tiff Cantwell of rural Seligman, MO was the informant on the death certificate. SSDI gives his last address as Seligman, Barry Co., MO. | Census SSDI Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Fred and Neoma Sherman |
