Monett IOOF Cemetery
Surnames EA - EL
SSW = Shares Stone With
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EASLEY, Dan Eugene | Jan. 29, 1924 Eureka Springs, Carroll Co., AR |
Feb. 2, 2008 | Research Note: Dan Eugene Easley, 84, of Monett, Mo., passed away at 12 p.m. noon, February 2, 2008, after a long illness. He was born January 9, 1924, in Eureka Springs, Ark., the son of Mallie Green and Truda (Farwell) Easley. Dan attended Roach Country School, boarded at School of the Ozarks High School for two years, and graduated from Cassville High School with the class of 1942. Raised on a cattle farm in South Barry Co., Mo., he worked with his family in farming, and later worked in Broom corn harvest in Colorado and wheat harvest in Kansas. Dan was united in marriage to Doris Lorayne Sims in Bentonville, Ark., on November 28, 1943. Dan and Doris moved to Monett, Mo., and purchased the Sinclair/Goodyear dealership in 1944. Together they operated Easley's Sinclair and two "Can" milk routes for the next 22 years. Dan, Doris, and their son purchased the Dr. Pepper franchise for Barry, Lawrence, and Stone counties in 1966, which they operated as Easley's Southwest Dr. Pepper Bottling Co., Inc., until August 31, 2001. During these years, the family also owned and leased rental properties. Dan and Doris retired on September 1, 2001, at which time their son continued to operate their real estate interest. Dan was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Doris Lorayne; his parents; two brothers, Bertie A. Easley and Joe Warner Easley; and three sisters, Wilma Easley, Carman Easley and Ruby Easley Sharon. Dan is survived by his children and their spouses, a son and daughter of Monett, a son of Houston, Texas; two grandchildren of Monett, MO and Houston, Texas; a brother-in-law of Palestine, Texas; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. A celebration of life service will be held Thursday, February 7, 2008, at 2 p.m. in Buchanan Funeral Home with Rev. M.E. Fitzpatrick officiating. Burial will follow in IOOF. Cemetery of Monett. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 6, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Doris Lorayne Sims Easley Scholarship Fund in care of the funeral home. | Monett Times Jay Trace |
| EASLEY, Doris Lorayne (SIMS) | Dec. 13, 1921 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 15, 2007 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Doris Lorayne (Sims) Easley, age 86, of Monett, Missouri, passed away at 7 a.m. Saturday, December 15, 2007, in her home following a long illness. Her constant companions, Max and Carolyn, were at her side. She was born December 13, 1921, in Cassville, Missouri, the daughter of John Lester and Avesta (Fulton) Sims. Doris was a graduate of Cassville High School, and thereafter, she began her career as a legal secretary in Barry County. She later became clerk for the Selective Service Board during the WWII years. Doris was united in marriage to Dan Eugene Easley, of Eagle Rock, Missouri, on November 28, 1943. Doris and Dan moved to Monett and operated Easley's Sinclair Service and owned two "can" milk routes for the next 22 years. Doris opened Easley's Beauty Shop in 1959, in her home, which she operated until 1986. Doris, Dan, and Max purchased the Dr. Pepper Bottling Franchise for Barry, Lawrence, and Stone counties, which they operated as Easley's Southwest Dr. Pepper Bottling company, Inc. until August 31, 2001. The family, during these years, also owned and leased rental property. Doris and Dan retired on September 1, 2001, at which time their son, Max continued to operate their real estate interest. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Leo Sims and Mack Sims; two sisters, Lela Sims and Louise Sims Lowe. A Celebration of her Life service will be held Thursday, December 20, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Buchanan Funeral Home with Rev. M.E. Fitzpatrick officiating. Burial will follow in IOOF Cemetery of Monett. | Monett Times Photo Jay Trace |
| EAST, Napoleon Bonapart | Aug. 8, 1876 Madison Co., MO |
May 21, 1957 Scroggins Rest Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Taliatha Caroline Sitzes - Inscription: "Married Dec. 23, 1896" - Research Note: According to his death certificate at the time of his death he was age 80 years, 9 months, 13 days and the cause of death was carcinoma of lung. He was a lumberman by occupation. His father was given as Joel Yancy East and his mother as Mary Susan Senciboy. Informant: Mrs. G. B. Nance, Monett, MO - Death Certificate Number: 16104 | Death Certificate Diana (Anderson) Cope Photo Jay Trace |
| EAST, Taliatha Caroline (SITZES) | June 22, 1878 MO |
Oct. 11, 1935 Noel, Elk Twp., McDonald Co., MO |
SSW: Napoleon Bonapart - Inscription: "Married Dec. 23, 1896" - Research Note: Her death certificate is indexed as Tlitha O. East by the SOS web site. It reads that N. B. East was her husband's name. Noah Sitzes, born in MO, was listed as her father. Lucy Kemp, born in Texas, was given as her mother's name. She died from the effects of sarcoma. N. B. East, Noel, MO, gave the information. Caroline Sitzes married Napoleon East on Dec. 24, 1896 in Madison Co., MO. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| EATON, Dora F. | No Date | July 1991 | Research Note: According to the log book for this cemetery the City of Monett has that she was buried July 19, 1991 and that Robert and Dora Eaton purchased the cemetery lot. They have that she is without a stone and that she is buried in the 2nd section, in block 23, lot 4, in grave 4 in the NW 1/4. NO STONE | Note Donna Cooper |
| EATON, Florence D. (DRAKE) | May 24, 1884 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 15, 1960 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: According to the log book for this cemetery the City of Monett has that she was buried Aug. 16, 1960 and that Brit Powers purchased the cemetery lot. Daughter of Andrew B. Drake and Sarah Farewell. Walter Eaton was her husband and he was the informant on the death certificate. | Note Donna Cooper Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Connie Schmidt |
| EATON, Walter | No Date | Sept. 1971 | Research Note: According to the log book for this cemetery, the City of Monett has that Walter is without a stone and that he is buried in the old section, block 11, lot 1, in grave 7 and that he was buried Sept. 16, 1971. Brit Powers purchased the cemetery lot. The funeral home was Jones-Lagust of Grove, OK. NO STONE | Note Donna Cooper |
| EBNER, Emma (MORGAN) | 1890 | Mar. 1980 | Research Note: According to the log book that the City of Monett has for IOOF Cemetery, Emma was buried Mar. 14, 1980. Zack Ebner purchased the lot in the 2nd addition, in block 36, lot 4, grave 5 in the NE 1/4 next to George Ebner who is in grave 6. Emma Morgan married George Ebner on Feb. 11, 1908 in Carthage, Jasper Co., MO. | Note Donna Cooper MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| EBNER, George | Jan. 5, 1879 New York, NY |
Mar. 20, 1962 At Home, Monett,Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: According to the log book that the City of Monett has for IOOF Cemetery, George was buried Mar. 22, 1962, next to Emma Ebner. He was a retired Frisco Engineer. His wife was Emma Morgan and she was the informant on the death certificate. Parents weren't named. | Note Donna Cooper Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| EBNER, Jennetta M. (PITTS) | May 25, 1914 Monett, MO |
May 20, 2002 Bryan Co., GA |
SSW: Zack E. - Research Note: Jennetta M. Ebner, age 87, of Richmond Hills, GA, formerly of Monett, died May 20, 2002, at Bryan County, GA Nursing Home. She was born May 25, 1914, in Monett, and was a daughter of Murter and Nettie (Ashby) Pitts. She had lived in Monett most of her life, moving to Richmond Hills, GA, four years ago. She was a homemaker, and a member of the First United Methodist Church and the church quilter's group in Monett, and the Monett chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She married Zack E. Ebner on March 4, 1934, and he preceded her in death October 4, 1989. The body has been cremated and burial was in Monett IOOF. - Back of Stone | Monett Times May 21, 2002 Donna Cooper Photos Jay Trace |
| EBNER, Zack E. | Aug. 5, 1913 | Oct. 4, 1989 | SSW: Jennetta M. - Research Note: Son of George Ebner and Emma Morgan. - Back of Stone - Military Stone - Inscription: "MOMM 2 US NAVY WORLD WAR II" - The cemetery log book reads he was cremated. | Census Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| EBRIGHT, Alyce Isabelle (PINNELL) | Nov. 2, 1895 MO |
May 27, 1941 210 2nd St., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: According to her death certificate she was age 45 years, 6 months and 22 days old when she died. The cause of her death was suicide, shot through the heart. Her father was given as Henry Treece Pinnell, born MO and her mother as Retta Asbury (Weddell) Pinnell, born IN. She was a housewife, married, Arlie Ebright, age 51, was listed as her husband. The informant was Arlie Ebright, 210 2nd St., Monett, MO - Death Certificate Number: 19414 - Another Photo | Death Certificate Diana (Anderson) Cope Photo Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| ECKENROAD, Clarence G. | Oct. 16, 1929 Ernest, PA |
Feb. 9, 2008 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of Clarence and Elizabeth (Maupin) Eckenroad. He married Margaret Ruth Lance in 1949 in Indiana, PA, and she preceded him in death January 29, 1986. He was a retired car salesman at Jimmy Michel Motors in Aurora and a Navy veteran. Temporary Marker - Military Stone - Inscription: "DKSN US NAVY" | Photos Monett Times Jay Trace |
| ECKENROAD, Margaret Ruth "Peggy" (LANCE) | June 28, 1930 | Jan. 29, 1986 | Research Note: According to the log book for this cemetery, the City of Monett has that Margaret was buried Feb. 1, 1986 and that Clarence and Margaret purchased the lot. It is located in the 2nd addition, in block 68, block 2, grave 2, in the SW 1/4. Daughter of Thomas A. and Margaret Lance. | Note Donna Cooper Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ECKHARDT, Alice Margaret (JOEL) | Mar. 12, 1922 | Mar. 26, 1996 | SSW: Donald E. - Inscription: "Married Mar. 7, 1944" - Research Note: Daughter of Peter Christensen Joel born Denmark and Laura Jane Moss born MO. - Stone photos - Back of Stone | Census Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| ECKHARDT, Donald Elias | Oct. 8, 1917 OK |
Feb. 7, 1998 MO |
SSW: Alice M. - Inscription: "Married Mar. 7, 1944" - Research Note: Son of Elias Burg Eckhardt and Lillian A. Mead. - Stone photos - Back of Stone | Census Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| ECKMAN, Chloe Tressie (MONTGOMERY) | Jan. 14, 1898 | July 25, 1979 | SSW: George - Research Note: Daughter of William C. Montgomery and Lucy E. Thomas. George Eckman, age 21, married Chloe Montgomery, age 21, on June 28, 1919 in Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO. | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ECKMAN, George Richard | June 13, 1898 MN |
Jan. 19, 1992 MO |
SSW: Chloe - Research Note: Son of Frank and Hulda Eckman both born Sweden. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ECKMAN, Louise Laura (WUNDER) | Feb. 19, 1922 Arkansas City, Crowley Co., KS |
Oct. 2, 1999 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Charles and Lilly (Lane) Wunder. She married Paul Eckman on March 23, 1940, in Topeka, Kansas. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Tom Wunder, Albert Wunder, Leo Wunder, and Cecil Martin; and one sister, Katherine McGlohn. | Monett Times Oct 4, 1999 Mary Homesley Photo Jay Trace |
| ECKMAN, Mabel (STIVER) | Aug. 2, 1895 | Dec. 24, 1989 | SSW: William S. | Photo Jay Trace |
| ECKMAN, Paul R. | Apr. 11, 1920 Monett, MO |
Jan. 25, 2000 Lacoba Nursing Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Louise L. - Research Note: Paul Eckman, age 79, of Monett, died January 25, 2000, at Lacoba Nursing Home in Monett following a long illness. He was born April 11, 1920, in Monett, and was a son of George and Chloe (Montgomery) Eckman. He was an Army veteran of World War II and the Korean conflict and retired as a major from the Army. He married Laura Louise Wunder on March 23, 1940, in Topeka, Kansas, and she preceded him in death October 2, 1999. He was preceded in death by one sister, Lucy Scott, on August 9, 1986; and one great grandson, Derek Johnson. | Jan. 26, 2000 Monett Times Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| ECKMAN, William Steavens | Mar. 31, 1896 MN |
Aug. 26, 1993 MO |
SSW: Mabel Stiver - Research Note: Son of Frank and Hulda Eckman both born Sweden. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| EDDINGFIELD, Hazel (FISHER) | Apr. 22, 1932 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 2, 2007 Doctor's Hospital, Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Hazel Eddingfield, age 74, of Monett, died Jan. 2, 2007 at Doctor's Hospital in Springfield. She was born April 22, 1932, in Monett, and was a daughter of Raymond "Huldy" and Mary Cecilia (Akerson) Fisher. She was retired from St. Vincent's Hospital in Monett and was a member of Chapel of Grace. She married Kenneth Eddingfield in July, 1975, in OK, and he preceded her in death in 1992. Survivors include two daughters of Monett; two sisters, of Monett and Billings; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Howerton; and one brother, Richard Fisher. | Monett Times Jan. 3, 2007 Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| EDDINGFIELD, Noble Clifford | Apr. 28, 1903 Warren Co., MO |
Feb. 22, 1982 MO |
SSW: Ruby Irene - Research Note: According to the cemetery log book he is buried in the 3rd section in block 2 in lot 1 in grave 3 in NW 1/4 and was buried Feb. 24, 1982. John Able purchased the cemetery lot. Son of William Allen Eddingfield and Melda F. Scott. | Note Donna Cooper Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| EDDINGFIELD, Ruby Irene (POTTER) | Apr. 10, 1902 | Apr. 23, 1993 | SSW: Noble Clifford - Research Note: Daughter of Ruben Potter and Ruth Jane Howard. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| EDEN, Francis Lucinda (SCHAFFER) | Dec. 16, 1946 | June 4, 2009 | SSW: Gary W. - Research Note: She was a daughter of the late John Samuel and Lucy Mae Schaffer and was survived by her two sons, one daughter, and three sisters. Lucinda, along with her parents, was also preceded in death by one brother George Schaffer, and two sisters Mary Waltrip and Dorothy Williams. Her husband was Gary Eden. She worked at Thorco in Cassville, before she was forced to retire due to illness. | Cassville Democrat June 10, 2009 Phyllis Long Photo Connie Schmidt |
| EDEN, Gary Wayne | May 31, 1944 Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO |
Apr. 10, 2015 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Francis L. - Research Note: He was the son of the late Doyle and Edith (Box) Eden. He was united in marriage to Lucinda Schaffer in Miami, Oklahoma on April 4, 1961; she preceded him in death on June 4, 2009. He was then united in marriage on November 21, 2014 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas to Carla Brown. He was a retired truck driver for Wells Aluminum in Monett, as well as being employed by Ag Forte in Aurora, was a member of the Freistatt Lions Club, and Meals on Wheels. He was a volunteer fireman for over 30 years and was of Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by both his parents: Doyle and Edith and first wife Lucinda. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Connie Schmidt |
| EDEN, Gayle M. (PROCK) (MCGLOFLIN) | June 5, 1934 Little Rock, AR |
Jan. 5, 2011 Paragould, AR |
SSW: John E. - Inscription: "Dec. 20, 1958" - Research Note: Gayle McGloflin Eden, born Mary Ethyl Prock, wife of John E. Eden, adopted daughter of Margaret and Harold McGloflin. Gayle and John were married Dec. 20, 1958 in San Diego, CA where they lived until they moved to Paragould, AR in July, 2005. Cremation is under the direction of Heath Funeral Home of Paragould, AR. A memorial service will be held at a later date and internment will be at the IOOF Cemetery, Monett, MO. | Monett Times Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| EDEN, Hazel Leoan (HEATH) | Jan. 7, 1904 | Jan. 28, 1994 | SSW: Roscoe - Research Note: Hazel Leoan Heath was the daughter of Walter Scott Heath and his 2nd wife Jettie (Morris) Heath. She was just 6 when her father died. Her mother Jettie Heath remarried Bert Robbins. Hazel married Apr. 10, 1924, Roscoe Eden and had three children. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| EDEN, John Edward | May 25, 1931 | No Date | SSW: Gayle M. - Inscription: "Dec. 20, 1958" - Research Note: Son of Roscoe Eden and Hazel Heath. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| EDEN, Marie | Mar. 8, 1897 | Jan. 17, 1987 | Research Note: She is buried next to Hazel and Roscoe Eden. Daughter of Roscoe Eden and Hazel Heath. | IOOF Log Book Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| EDEN, Roscoe | Sept. 18, 1898 | May 3, 1997 | SSW: Hazel L. - Research Note: The log book reads that he was a veteran. Mr. Eden was born Sept. 18, 1898, at Monett. He was a retired farmer and a former Barry Co. presiding judge in the late 1960's. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Monett, where he taught Sunday school for several years. He was a World War 1 Army veteran. He married Hazel Heath on April 10, 1924, at Monett. She died Jan. 28, 1994. Son of Jonathan Eden and Margaret Armitta West. | IOOF Log Book Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| EDGAR, Elizabeth Nancy Caroline "Lizzie" (BURRIS) | June 7, 1866 Avilla, MO |
Mar. 5, 1964 At Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Robert Albert Burris and Mary Jane Woods. Wife of George Edgar. Mrs. Ethel Smedley of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Coy-Edgar | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| EDGAR, George | 1861 Scotland |
1926 MO |
Research Note: Son of David Edgar and Margaret Renwick. His wife was Nancy Caroline Elizabeth Burris. George and Lizzie's daughter was Margaret L. (Edgar) Coy who married Joshua Brown Coy and are buried near them. - Coy-Edgar | Census Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| EDIE, Effie (STEPHENS) | Dec. 28, 1892 | Aug. 3, 1982 | SSW: Levi F. - Research Note: Daughter of Isaiah Abraham Stephens and Alma Tilden. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| EDIE, Levi Fredrick | Dec. 12, 1888 Barry Co., MO |
June 23, 1965 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Effie - Research Note: Married Effie Arvilla Stephens on Dec. 25, 1911 in Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO. Son of William Joseph Edie and Matilda Frances Aldridge. His wife Effie was the informant on the death certificate. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| EDINGTON, John | 1850 | May 14, 1928 | Research Note: He was a retired section hand and died at age 78 years, single and cause of death was given as myocarditis. Services were held at the Callaway Funeral Home in Monett, on the 15th. Source: Callaway Funeral Home records. His death certificate reads that he was a Frisco Railroad employee and gives very little other information. - 1860 Census, Ozark, Lawrence, Missouri - John Eddington, age 12 born TN with parents John E. Eddington, age 45 and Ellen Eddington, age 44. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| EDMONDSON , Elsie May | Aug. 5, 1911 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 2, 1913 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of James H. Edmondson and Frances E. Cross both born England. Her father was the informant. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| EDMONDSON , Frances (CROSS) | Mar. 31, 1889 Westmoreland, England |
Sept. 17, 1913 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was married and parents not known. Cause of death was typhoid fever. Chris Nelson of Monett, MO was the informant. Wife of James H. Edmondson. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| EDMONDSON, Infant | Nov. 1, 1911 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 1, 1911 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: According to his death certificate his cause of death was undetermined. He was a male infant and his father was listed as Albert P. Edmondson of Saline, MO, and his mother is listed as Inaz(?) A. Rusher(?) of Taney Co., MO. Informant was listed as Chas. E. Rusher(?), resident of Monett, MO. Listed under "Unnamed Edmondson" on the SOS web site. He is not listed in the log book. POSSIBLY NO STONE | Death Certificate Jay Trace |
| EDSON, Arthur Ernest | Apr. 16, 1888 Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
Feb. 8, 1954 600 Dunn St., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Emma K. - Research Note: His death certificate named Emma Lux as his wife's name. He was a retired postal clerk. His father was given as Arthur Edson and his mother as Rachel Macy. Mrs. Emma Edson, Monett, MO, gave the information. - Retired Postal Clerk Dies Unexpectedly: Monett, Mo., Feb. 9 - Arthur Ernest Edson, 65 years old, a retired postal clerk, died unexpectedly at 6:30 o'clock Monday night at his home, 600 West Dunn street, after suffering a heart attack. Born April 16, 1888, in Seneca, he had been a resident of Monett for 41 years. He was married at Wentworth on May 15, 1913, to Miss Emma Lux, who survives. He was a member of the First Methodist Church. Surviving besides his widow, are a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Brite of Monett; a son, Arthur Edson, Jr., of Alexandria, Va.; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Hensley and Mrs. Viola Hensley and Mrs. Viola Adney of Pittsburg, and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon in the Buchanan funeral home chapel with the Rev. F. L. Standard officiating. Burial will be in I.O.O.F. cemetery. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| EDSON, Emma Katherine (LUX) | Feb. 12, 1889 | Feb. 13, 1982 | SSW: Arthur E. - Research Note: Daughter of Louis Lux and Carolyn Koenig. The cemetery log book has Emma K. Brite Edson. She shares the stone with Arthur E. Edson and he is the lot owner. Arthur and Emma had a daughter who married Allen Brite, D.V.M. and are buried at IOOF Cemetery. | IOOF Log Book Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| EDWARDS, Agnes Deane | Mar. 7, 1920 | Oct. 24, 1982 | Research Note: She is buried next to Francis Lavely Edwards. The cemetery log reads that she was a veteran. - Edwards Plot Stone | IOOF Log Book Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| EDWARDS, Alice Lenore | Oct. 23, 1917 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 26, 1917 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Daughter of W. C. and W. G. Edwards" - Research Note: Her father's name is given as William Clark Edwards, born Finely, TN on her death certificate. Her mother's name is given as Willie Gertrude Harkey, born Nisbitt, MO. W. E. Edwards, Monett, MO, was the informant. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| EDWARDS, Billy Joe | Aug. 31, 1924 | July 20, 1984 | SSW: Dorothy I - Inscription: "Wed Apr. 24, 1954" - Military Stone - "SFC US ARMY WORLD WAR II" | Photos Jay Trace |
| EDWARDS, Dorothy Irene (JONES) (TAYLOR) | May 15, 1925 Granby, Newton Co., MO |
Oct. 13, 2004 Monett, MO |
SSW: B. Joe - Inscription: "Wed Apr. 24, 1954" - Research Note: Dorothy I. Edwards, age 79, Monett, passed away in her home Wednesday, October 13, 2004. She was a daughter of Aubrey and Cora (Hines) Jones, she was born on May 15, 1925 in Granby, Missouri. She was the wife of Joe Edwards, who preceded her in death July 20, 1984. Dorothy was a homemaker and had worked part time at Mansfield's Clothing for several years. Ernest Edwin Taylor, Jr., age 29, married Dorothy Irene Jones, age 19, on June 27, 1944 in Stark City, Newton Co., MO. Billy Joe Edwards, age 29, married Dorothy Irene Taylor, age 28, on Apr. 24, 1954 in Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO. | Monett Times Oct. 15, 2004 Donna Cooper MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| EDWARDS, Elocin Catherine-Rose | May 29, 2018 Cox Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
May 29, 2018 Cox Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Infant daughter of Charles Joseph Edwards and Nicole Catherine (Pertiller) Otunomo. Elocin was welcomed in Heaven by the Lord, as well as her grandmothers, Catherine Pertiller and Kathi Brown and Mama Cofield; great-grandparents, Joe and Veronica Jane Edwards and Larry and Fran Crocker; and uncles, Adam Potts and Samuel Loper. | Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| EDWARDS, Francis Lavely | Dec. 31, 1918 | Apr. 1, 1988 | Research Note: The log book reads that he was a veteran. Buried next to Agnes Deane Edwards, probably his wife. Son of William Joseph Edwards and Bertha Norman. Francis L. Edwards, age 66, second married Rosa I. Barrett, age 57, on May 31, 1985 in Monett, Lawrence Co., MO. - Edwards Plot Stone | IOOF Log Book MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| EDWARDS, Hattie (NICKLE) | Nov. 2, 1889 Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 25, 1928 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate names James Nickle, born Ohio, as her father and her mother as Hattie Jones. H. H. Edwards was listed as her husband. She died from the effects of influenza and double pneumonia. Hosea H. Edwards, age 27, married Hattie Nickle, age 22, on Dec. 20, 1914 in Barry Co., MO. - Edwards Plot Stone | Death Certificate Donna Cooper MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| EDWARDS, Hosea Henderson | Aug. 4, 1887 | Feb. 8, 1959 | Research Note: He first married Hattie Nickle. Son of George R. Edwards and Caroline Birkes. His second wife was Jessie Ann Burgess. - Edwards Plot Stone | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| EDWARDS, Jacqueline Yvonne (MITCHELL) | Oct. 18, 1928 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 5, 2022 Legend Senior Living, Tulsa, OK |
Research Note: She had previously lived in Monett, MO, Houston, TX, Joplin, MO and Carthage, MO. She was daughter of the late Ernest Willard Mitchell and Josephine (Blevins) Mitchell. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Harmon Edwards, whom she married on February 16, 1949 in Benton County, AR. He passed from this life on January 10, 1987. Jacqueline was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ernest M. Mitchell and James W. Mitchell. | Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| EDWARDS, James Harmon | Feb. 11, 1925 | Jan. 10, 1987 | Inscription: "CPL US MARINE CORPS WORLD WAR II KOREA" - Research Note: Son of Hosea Henderson Edwards and Hattie Nickle. James H. Edwards, age 24, married Yvonne Mitchell, age 20, on Feb. 16, 1949 in Benton Co., AR. Both were from Monett, Barry Co., MO. - Edwards Plot Stone | Census AR Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| EDWARDS, Jessie Ann (BURGESS) | June 11, 1896 | Oct. 24, 1979 | Research Note: Daughter of John T. Burgess and Mary E. Kirkpatrick. Second wife of Hosea Henderson Edwards. - Edwards Plot Stone | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| EDWARDS, Sharon Kay | Nov. 18, 1957 | Nov. 18, 1957 | Inscription: "Daughter of Farrell and Nadine" - Research Note: Obit for Sharon's father: Winfield, KS - Farrell DeQuinn Edwards, 81, of Winfield, died Feb. 12, 2004, at his home following a lengthy battle with cancer. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Miles Funeral Service. Burial will be in Maple City Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. A memorial has been established with Hospice Care of Kansas. Contributions may be made through the funeral home. Edwards was born Nov. 18, 1922, in Bee Branch, Ark., the oldest son of Mary Nanny (Duncan) and Claude Franklin Edwards. He was raised in Bee Branch and educated in Pleasant Valley, Ark. His father died when he was 10 years old, so he quit school to help his mother with the farming. In 1943 Edwards enlisted in the Coast Guard. A World War II veteran, he served until Feb. 22, 1946. He was a K9 guard with a dog named Pete. On Feb. 25, 1957, he married Nadine Phillips in Clinton, Ark. They traveled to a variety of towns due to his work in the oil fields. For 10 years, they lived in Udall where he served as sheriff. They then moved to Winfield where he worked as a mechanic at General Electric. He retired in 1983. Edwards was a member of American Legion Post 10 and the First Church of the Nazarene. A son, Randall DeQuinn Edwards, and a daughter, Sharon Kay Edwards, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Nadine Edwards, Winfield; three sons, Frank Edwards, Augusta, Tracy Edwards, Towanda, and David Phillips, Arkansas City; three daughters, Dona Phillips, McPherson, and Dorothy Alvarez and Debra Mattenson, both of Ponca City; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. | Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| EDWARDS, William | Feb. 19, 1838 KY |
Apr. 16, 1912 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "CO. A 66 ILL. INF." - Research Note: Assuming that this death certificate goes with this Civil War stone without dates, the following is given for William Edwards: His father was listed as Tom Edwards, born England and his mother was listed as unknown to the informant (mother may have been Elizabeth Wells), W. D. Edwards, Monett, MO. He was a carpenter and was married. The cause of death was given as chronic intestinal nephritis. William Edwards, age 36, married Sarah E. Worley, age 22, on Mar. 31, 1875 in Marion Co., KY. He is buried next to William Martin. - 1900 Census, Mount Pleasant, Lawrence, Missouri - William Edwards, head, born Feb. 1839 KY, age 61, married 25 Years, parents born KY, farmer; Sarah E., wife, born June 1853 KY, married 25 years, mother of 5 children, 5 living, parents born KY; William D., son, born May 1885 KS, age 15; Elizabeth, daughter, born Jan. 1890 KS, age 10; Jessie B., daughter, born July 1892 MO, age 7 (birth year looks like 1892 but says age 17, she is 17 in the 1910 census); Dudley S. Worley, father-in-law, born Oct. 1830 KY, age 69, widowed. - Sarah is living in NV in 1930 with daughter Jessie. 1930 Census, Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada - Sterling Goodwin, head, age 40, married at age 21,, born MO, parents born TN, section foreman for the RR; Jessie, wife, age 37, married at age 18, born MO, parents born KY; Audrey L., daughter, age 13, born WA; Sarah E. Edwards, mother-in-law, age 76, widowed, born KY, parents born KY. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| EDWARDS, William Clark | Sept. 26, 1887 Finley, TN |
May 14, 1951 MO |
SSW: Willie G. - Research Note: WW I Reg. gives his birth date as Sept. 26, 1888, living in Monett, MO. Occupation listed as special officer for the RR. TN delayed birth records give the same birth year, 1888. Son of William Henry Edwards and Ara Ann Estes. | WW I Reg. TN Birth Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| EDWARDS, Willie Gertrude (HARKEY) | Oct. 6, 1886 | July 16, 1954 | SSW: William C. - Research Note: W. C. Edwards married Willie Harkey on Apr. 12, 1914 in Caruthersville, Pemiscot Co., MO. | MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| EGGERS, Elmer F. | Aug. 7, 1912 | Jan. 14, 1991 | SSW: Lorene - Research Note: Son of Willis and Lila Eggers. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| EGGERS, Lorene (ODOM) | Dec. 29, 1911 | May 15, 1998 | SSW: Elmer F. - Research Note: Daughter of Oliver J. and Pearl Odom. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| EGGERT, Leo Henry, Sr. | June 13, 1929 Aurora, IL |
Dec. 6, 2013 Aurora Nursing Center, Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Mary A. - Inscription: "Wed. June 11, 1954" - Research Note: He was the son of the late Leopold William and Josephine (Still) Eggert. He was united in marriage on June 11, 1954 to Mary Adelaide Cochrane, she preceded him in death on August 10, 2002. He was a retired mechanic and an avid fisherman. He loved working on vehicles and would go out to fish whenever he had the chance. Leo is survived by five sons and five daughters. He was preceded in death by both his parents: Leopold and Josephine; his wife: Mary Adelaide; and two sisters: Alma Adams and Helen Ardelean. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| EGGERT, Mary Adelaide (COCHRANE) | May 7, 1936 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Aug. 10, 2002 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Leo H., Sr. - Inscription: "Wed. June 11, 1954" - Research Note: Daughter of Aubrey K. O. and Lydia (Hemphill) Cochrane. Donna's Note: Mary Adelaide Eggert, age 66, of Monett, died August 10, 2002 at Cox Monett Hospital following a long illness. She was born May 7, 1936, in Aurora, MO, and was a daughter of Aubrey K. O. and Lydia (Hemphill) Cochrane. She was a homemaker and a sewing machine operator at Jayzee's in Pierce City. She was a member of Freewill Baptist Church in Monett. She married Leo Henry Eggert Sr. on June 11, 1954, in Henando, MS. | Monett Times Aug. 12, 2002 Mary Homesley Note Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| EGGERT, Richard | No Date | Feb. 11, 2002 Cox Med. Center, Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Infant Son of Cynthia Eggert of Monett. | Monett Times Feb. 13, 2002 Mary Homesley Photo Jay Trace |
| EICHER, Catherine Rosetta (COLEMAN) | July 17, 1911 Canton, Fulton Co., IL |
Nov. 2, 1999 Home, Monett, MO |
SSW: Eugene Ivan - Inscription: "Wed Aug. 28, 1941" - Research Note: Daughter of Earl and Hazel (Haggard) Coleman. Her husband, Eugene Eicher, preceded her in death Apr. 8, 1997. | Monett Times Nov. 4, 1999 Mary Homesley Photo Jay Trace |
| EICHER, Eugene Ivan | Nov. 21, 1914 IL |
Apr. 8, 1997 | SSW: Catherine Rosetta - Inscription: "Wed Aug. 28, 1941" - The cemetery log book reads that he was a veteran. Son of Melvin Perry Eicher and Minnie Leasman. | IOOF Log Book Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELBERT, Frederick M. | Apr. 27, 1923 Jenkins, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 11, 2002 Raytown, Jackson Co., MO |
SSW: Sonora Ruth - Inscription: "Married Oct. 24, 1942" - Research Note: Son of Joseph and Mae (Patton) Elbert, Army veteran of World War II. Donna's Note: Fred M. Elbert, age 79, of Raytown, MO, died Oct. 11, 2002. He was born April 27, 1923, in Jenkins, MO, and was a son of Joseph and Mae (Patton) Elbert. He was an Army veteran of World War II and worked 40 years at Belger Cartage Company in Kansas City before retiring in 1986. He was a member of Teamsters Local 541 and the Presbyterian Church in Blue Ridge. He married Sonora Ruth Haggard on Oct. 24, 1942. - Military Stone - Inscription: "SGT US ARMY WORLD WAR II" | Monett Times Oct. 14, 2002 Mary Homesley Note Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| ELBERT, Sonora Ruth (HAGGARD) | Feb. 16, 1924 | Feb. 2, 2010 Leander, Travis Co., TX |
SSW: Fred M. - Inscription: "Married Oct. 24, 1942" - Research Note: Daughter of John E. Haggard and Flora Foster, both buried at IOOF Cemetery. | SSDI Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELLIOTT, Berta M. (HESS) | 1884 | 1958 | SSW: John M. - Research Note: Her husband's death certificate states her name was Byrd Hess Elliott and does not mention that it might have been Bertha. Berda/Birdie Hess, age 19, married J. M. Elliot, age 23, on Sept. 28, 1904 in Monett, Barry Co., MO. Daughter of John Peter and Margaret Hess, both buried at IOOF Cemetery. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELLIOTT, James M. | Jan. 5, 1917 | July 1, 1994 | SSW: Margaret L. - Research Note: Son of John Milton Elliot and Berta Hess. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELLIOTT, John Milton | Mar. 2 , 1880 Thayer, KS |
Jan. 11, 1940 300 6th St., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Berta M. - Research Note: His death certificate names Byrd Hess Elliott as his wife. His father was given as Milton Smith Elliott, born KY, and his mother as Frances Fields, place of birth unknown to the submitter. He was a barber and cause of death was given as influenza. His birth date is given as 1882 and not 1880 as the stone reads. He was age 57 years, 9 months and 21 days old, which would make the 1882 the correct one. He died at home. Mrs. John M. Elliott, 300 6th St. Monett, MO, was the informant. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| ELLIOTT, Margaret L. | May 26, 1927 | July 3, 1979 | SSW: James M. | Photo Jay Trace |
| ELLIS, Alfred James | July 31, 1887 Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 14, 1922 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: According to his death certificate he was a teamster and a son of John Ellis, born in Barry Co., MO. His mother's maiden name was Thomas. John Ellis married Caroline Thomas on Sept. 7, 1875 in McDonald Co., MO. His death certificate gives his birth year as 1887 and not 1879 as the stone reads. He was age 34 years, 8 months and 13 days. According to the age he was when he died the 1887 date would be correct. Tillman Ellis, Monett, MO, gave the information. His wife was Myrtle Summers. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELLIS, Alta (CHRISTOPHER) | Jan. 29, 1884 Hackett City, AR |
Aug. 16, 1960 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Frank - Research Note: Daughter of Marion W. Christopher and Selina Ann Barrett. Wife of Frank Ellis and he was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELLIS, Benjamin Franklin "Frank" | Nov. 9, 1879 Labette Co., KS |
Nov. 21, 1970 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Alta - Research Note: Son of Richard E. "Dick" Ellis and Martha Ann Ferguson. He was a retired General Air Brake Instructor for the Frisco RR and live in Monett, Barry Co., MO. Rolland Ellis of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Benjamin Frank Ellis married Alta Christopher on Oct. 29, 1902 in Barry Co., MO. | MO Marriage Records Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELLIS, Clara May (HAAG) | Feb. 3, 1924 Lorhair, MT |
May 22, 2001 Lacoba Nursing Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Corman V. - Research Note: Dau. of C. Gustav and Emilie Mary (Hofstetter) Haag. Donna's Note: Clara May Ellis, age 77, of Monett, died May 22, at Lacoba Nursing Home in Monett. She was born February 3, 1924, in Lorhair, MT, and was a daughter of C. Gustav and Emilie Mary (Hofstetter) Haag. She was a member of the Fundamental Methodist Church where she was the Sunday school secretary for over 40 years. She was a member of Kings Prairie Extension Club and was a distributor for Shaklee Products. She married Gorman V. Ellis on April 14, 1946, in Seattle, WA. - Another Photo | Monett Times May 23, 2001 Mary Homesley Note Donna Cooper Photos Jay Trace |
| ELLIS, Earl Abraham | Jan. 28, 1901 | Sept. 19, 1919 | SSW: Lizzie A. - Inscription: "Mother" - "Children of B. A. and L. A. Ellis" - Research Note: The back of the stone has Lonnie M. and James F. Ellis on it. The lot owner was Ben Ellis according to the cemetery log book. Son of Ben A. Ellis and Lizzie A. Williams. - Back of Stone | IOOF Log Book Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELLIS, Emmaneil | June 9, 1919 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 19, 2006 OK |
Research Note: His father was Alfred Ellis and mother was Myrtle Summers. John Summers was the lot owner. The funeral home was Rice at Claremore, OK. He was cremated and address was Inola, OK. | IOOF Log Book Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELLIS, George Newton | Oct. 20, 1907 TX |
Oct. 22, 1975 MO |
Research Note: He is buried next to Lela Blanche his wife. Son of Monroe W. Ellis and Martha Ether McCauley. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELLIS, Gertrude R. (WARREN) | Sept. 19, 1881 Norwalk, IA |
May 17, 1957 214 W. Scott St., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: J. Roy and Martha K. - Research Note: According to her death certificate she was age 75 years, 7 months and 28 days old at the time of her death. The cause was given as coronary occlusion. Her father was given as Samuel Warren and mother was listed as unknown to the informant. She was married to Roy Ellis. James Roy Ellis, Monett, MO was the informant. Daughter of Emery Samuel Warren and Martha Antoinette Robinson. | Death Certificate Diana (Anderson) Cope Note Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELLIS, Gladys (JEFFRIES) | Mar. 8, 1902 | Aug. 21, 1989 | Research Note: She is buried next to Sarah Jane (Hand) Woolsey, her grandmother. Her grandfather was George Woolsey. Gladys Jeffries married Winston Huber Ellis on Sept. 22, 1932 in Joplin, Jasper Co., MO. Daughter of James Lawson Jeffries and Mary Woolsey. | Note Donna Cooper MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELLIS, Gorman Vardell | Sept. 3, 1924 Dodson, TX |
Nov. 27, 2008 | SSW: Clara May - Research Note: He was widower of Clara May Haag, whom he married in Seattle, WA, on April 14, 1946. He was born to Selvin Oran Ellis and Mary Elva (Jones) Ellis. Mr. Ellis was inducted into the Navy in Lubbock, Texas, on June 21, 1943. He served during World War II with the Navy until he was discharged with the rank of Seaman first class in San Pedro, California, on March 5, 1946. - Another Photo | Monett Times Photos Jay Trace |
| ELLIS, Gracie Pearl (DAWSON) | Sept. 17, 1890 Lawrence Co., MO |
Jan. 31, 1939 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate places her death in Barry Co., MO and reads that she was born in 1889 and not 1890 as the stone reads. At the time of her death she was age 49 years, 4 months, 14 days old and the cause of death was carcinoma of bladder with extension to abdominal wall resulting in urinary fistula, multiple. Her father was given as Rufus N. Dawson, born Shelbyville, IL and her mother was Elizabeth Simpson, born TN. She was divorced from Tillman E. Ellis. The informant was Mrs. Clara Bush, Monett, MO - Death Certificate Number: 1508 | Death Certificate Diana (Anderson) Cope Photo Jay Trace |
| ELLIS, James F. | Jan. 4, 1915 | Jan. 14, 1918 | SSW: Lonnie M. - Research Note: The front of the stone has Lizzie A. and Earl A. Ellis on it. Son of Ben A. Ellis and Lizzie A. Williams. - Front of Stone - Inscription: "Mother" - "Children of B. A. and L. A. Ellis" | Note Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELLIS, James L. | June 1, 1950 Springfield, IL |
Apr. 26, 2005 Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Overland Park, KS |
Research Note: He was the son of Billy Joe Ellis and Viola (Reimer) (Ellis) Springston. Mr. Ellis had lived in the Harrisonville, MO area for 30 years. He owned and operated his own roofing company, Jim Ellis Roofing. He was a member of the Roofers Local Union No. 20. He was cremated. Preceding him in death were his father; a brother, Gary; and a sister, Cathy. His wife was Laurie. | Atkinson Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELLIS, James Roy | Aug. 13, 1879 New Haven, IN |
May 16, 1961 Scroggins Nursing Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Gertrude R. and Martha K. - Research Note: Son of James J. Ellis and Kate A. Lowry. He was a retired RR clerk. W. Vance Davis (Adm.) of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. James R. Ellis, age 26, married Gertrude R. Warren, age 24, on Oct. 18, 1905 in Rogers, Benton Co., AR. | Death Certificate AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELLIS, Jimmie Ray | Sept. 12, 1967 | No Date | SSW: Laura Lea - Inscription: "Married Apr. 16, 1988" | Photo Jay Trace |
| ELLIS, Laura Lea | Sept. 29, 1949 | No Date | SSW: Jimmie Ray - Inscription: "Married Apr. 16, 1988" | Photo Jay Trace |
| ELLIS, Lela Blanche (ROGERS) | Apr. 7, 1910 Colorado City, Mitchell Co., TX |
May 15, 2001 Cox Monett Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of W. T. and Ada K. (Hamilton) Rogers, married George Ellis in 1928, and he preceded her in death. Donna's Note: Lela Blanche Ellis, age 91, of Monett, died May 15, 2001, at Cox Monett Hospital following a brief illness. She was born April 7, 1910, in Colorado City, TX, and was a daughter of W. T. and Ada K. (Hamilton) Rogers. She was a retired sewing machine operator from Monett Manufacturing and a member of the Church of Christ in Monett. She married George Ellis in 1928, and he preceded her in death. She was preceded in death by one son, Marion Ellis; and six brothers. | Monett Times May 16, 2001 Mary Homesley Note Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| ELLIS, Lizzie A. (WILLIAMS) | Aug. 17, 1880 NC |
Apr. 5, 1926 | SSW: Earl A. - Inscription: "Mother" - "Children of B. A. and L. A. Ellis" - Research Note: The back of the stone has Lonnie M. and James F. Ellis on it. Wife of Benjamin A. Ellis. Lizzie A. Williams, age 19, married Ben A. Ellis, age 22, on Jan. 23, 1898 in Berryville, Carroll Co., AR. - Back of Stone | AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELLIS, Lonnie Marion | Nov. 28, 1907 Eureka Springs, Carroll Co., AR |
Sept. 8, 1912 Pierce Twp., Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: James F. - Research Note: The front of the stone has Lizzie A. and Earl A. Ellis on it. The death certificate reads that he was born Nov. 28, 1906 and not 1907 as the stone reads. He was age 5 years, 9 months and 12 days old at the time of his death and the cause was appendicitis. His father was given as Ben A. Ellis, born AR and his mother Lizzie Williams born NC. Death Certificate Number: 33358 - Front of Stone - Inscription: "Children of B. A. and L. A. Ellis" | Death Certificate Diana (Anderson) Cope Photo Jay Trace |
| ELLIS, Martha K. | Aug. 4, 1911 AR |
Aug. 17, 1976 MO |
SSW: Gertrude R. and J. Roy - Research Note: Daughter of James Roy Ellis and Gertrude R. Warren. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELLIS, Myrtle M. (SUMMERS) | Sept. 28, 1882 MO |
Sept. 5, 1969 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Monett, MO resident. Her daughter's death certificate gives her maiden name as Ellis, which is in error. Her maiden name was Summers. Her husband was Alfred Ellis and he is buried next to her. Her parents were John Wesley and Mary (Miller) Summers and they are buried near her grave. Mrs. Emmanuel Coffone was the informant on the death certificate. - Alfred Ellis, age 22, married Myrtle Summers, age 19, on Apr. 13, 1902 in Pleasant Ridge, Barry Co., MO. | Note Donna Cooper Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELLIS, Naomi C. (COWHERD) | Feb. 19, 1914 | Nov. 4, 1995 | SSW: Rolland - Inscription: "Wed June 14,1934" - Research Note: Daughter of Guy Brentwood Cowherd and Stella May Houk. Naomi Cowherd, age 21, married Rolland Benjamin Ellis, age 25, on June 14, 1934 in Benton Co., AR. Naomi was from Purdy, Barry Co., MO and Rolland was from Monett, Barry Co., MO. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELLIS, Norman Maurice | July 20, 1913 OK |
Sept. 15, 1983 MO |
SSW: Thelma L. - Research Note: Son of Monroe W. Ellis and Martha Ether McCauley. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELLIS, Rolland Benjamin | Feb. 11, 1909 | Dec. 19, 1988 | SSW: Naomi C. - Research Note: Son of Frank Ellis and Alta Christopher. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELLIS, Sadie Irene (BAYES) | Dec. 26, 1892 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Jan. 21, 1919 | Research Note: The IOOF cemetery log book reads that she was buried Jan. 22, 1919 and that Robert Ellis purchased the cemetery lot. They have her middle name spelled Irean. According to Callaway Funeral Home her name was Sadie Irene Ellis, nee Bayes. Her stone and log book both read that she was born 1893, however the Callaway record has a more exact date of Dec. 26, 1892. The record reads also that her father was W. P. Bayes born England and that her mother was Mary Ann Gill born England. Sadie Irene Bayes married Robert H. Ellis on Aug. 20, 1913 in Jasper Co., MO. Both were from Monett, Barry Co., MO. - Ellis Plot Stone | Note IOOF Log Book Callaway Funeral Home Donna Cooper MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| ELLIS, Thelma Lemora (GOLLEHER) | May 27, 1918 Floydada, Floyd Co., TX |
Apr. 30, 2003 Monett Health Care Center, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Norman M. - Research Note: Daughter of Robert Lee and Mary Abigail (Shelton) Golleher, married Norman M. Ellis on Nov. 21, 1936, in Floydada, TX, and he preceded her in death Sept. 15, 1983. Donna's Note: Thelma Lemora Ellis, age 84, of Monett, died at April 30, 2003 at Monett Health Care Center. She was born May 27, 1918, in Floydada, TX, and was a daughter of Robert Lee and Abbiegail (Shelton) Golleher. She was retried from Monett Manufacturing after 26 years of employment and a member of North Ninth Street Church of Christ in Monett. She married Norman M. Ellis on November 21, 1936, in Floydada, Texas, and he preceded her in death September 15, 1983. | Monett Times May 1. 2003 Mary Homesley Note Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| ELLIS, Virginia Marjorie | Nov. 16, 1905 | May 4, 1908 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Daughter of B. F. and A. Ellis" - Research Note: Daughter of Benjamin Franklin Ellis and Alta Christopher. Callaway Funeral Home has recorded that the cause of death was whopping cough, pneumonia. She was 2 yrs., 5 mos. and 18 days old, which would calculate her birth as Nov. 16, 1905. She lived on Euclid Ave., In Monett, Barry Co., MO and her funeral was on the 6th of May. The log book reads that she was buried on May 4, 1908. | Note Donna Cooper Note Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELLIS, Wilma Leona | Aug. 24, 1907 Barry Co., MO |
June 28, 1926 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate listed her father as Alfred Ellis and her mother as Myrtle Summers, both born in Barry Co., MO. Wilma was single and died from the effects of TB. The log book for this cemetery has her listed as buried in the old section, in block 13, in lot 1, in grave 6 and in the N1/2. J. W. Summers purchased the lot. | Death Certificate Note Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| ELLISON, Edward Eugene | Jan. 11, 1910 Garfield, Benton Co., AR |
Dec. 6, 1915 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His death was caused from diphtheria according to his death certificate. Father listed as Joe B. Ellison of Monona Co., IA, residing in Monett, MO. Mother listed as Grace Park of Seligman, MO. He is buried without a stone according to the cemetery log book. his is in the old section, in block 70, in lot 2, in grave 8 in S 1/2 and was buried Dec. 7, 1915. J. B. Ellison purchased the lot. NO STONE | Death Certificate Jay Trace IOOF Log Book Donna Cooper |
| ELROD, "Fronia" Sophronia G. (GRAY) | Dec. 23, 1869 KY |
Oct. 4, 1969 Monett Nursing Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: The lot owner was Thomas G. Elrod, her son. Daughter of Sanford A. Gray and Elizabeth A. Williams. Wife of Elmer Elrod. Gray Elrod, son, was the informant on the death certificate. She was a retired registered nurse. | IOOF Log Book Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELROD, Jacob Theodore | July 2, 1883 Maries Co., MO |
Aug. 25, 1953 Oste. Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Mary E. - Research Note: His death certificate names his father as Jack Elrod and his mother as Sina Moody. He died at the D. O. A. Ozark Osteopath Hospital in Springfield. His wife was listed as Mary Jones Elrod. Ora Elrod gave the information. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| ELROD, Louie Edward | Dec. 13, 1915 Leach, OK |
Nov. 25, 1965 RR Yard, Carthage, Jasper Co., MO |
Research Note: The lot owner was Sarah Elrod. Louie was a veteran. Son of Jacob T. Elrod and Mary Jones. Louie Edward Elrod, age 43, married Sarah Leta Hamilton, age 17, on Nov. 30, 1959 in Newton Co., MO. Her mother, Mrs. Mandany Hamilton gave consent. His wife Sarah was the informant on the death certificate. Residence was rural Wentworth, MO. Hit by a train while being switched in RR Yards. | IOOF Log Book MO Marriage Records Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELROD, Mary E. (JONES) | Feb. 1, 1887 | Feb. 1, 1983 | SSW: Jacob T. - Research Note: Daughter of Jeremiah Jones and Clarinda Giesler. J. T. Elrod married Mary Jones on Sept. 15, 1905 in Maries Co., MO. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELROD, Ora M. | Aug. 1, 1909 Vienna, Lawrence Co., MO |
Sept. 6, 2000 MO Vet. Home, Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO |
Inscription: "TEC 5 US ARMY WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Son of Jacob T. and Mary Elrod. He had been a resident of Monett for over 70 years, a retired service station owner and an Army veteran of World War II. Still living with parents in the 1940 Census, age 30, single. | Monett Times Sept. 7, 2000 Mary Homesley Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELROD, Thomas Gray | Jan. 22, 1900 KY |
Sept. 7, 1974 MO |
Research Note: Son of Elmer Elrod and Sophronia "Fronia" Gray. 1940 Census, his wife is Matine, age 25. Gray Elrod, age 49, married Ruth Arline Hudson, age 36 of Chanute, Neosho Co., KS, on May 5, 1949 in Benton Co., AR. - Military Photo - Inscription: "US NAVY" - Research Note: His military stone has Sept. 17, 1974 as the death date and his regular stone has Sept. 7, 1974 as the death date. | AR Marriage Index Census Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| ELSWICK, Florence R. (POE) | Mar. 6, 1911 AR |
Jan. 20, 1994 MO |
SSW: Oscar L. - Research Note: Oscar L, Elswick, age 21, married Florence Poe, age 21, on Apr. 30, 1932 in Washington Co., AR. - 1930 Census, Garfield, Benton, Arkansas - Ella M. Poe, head , age 48, widowed, born MO, cafe owner; Florence R., daughter, age 19, single, born AR; Carl H., son, age 14, born AR. - The log book reads that she was cremated. | IOOF Log Book AR Marriage Index Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELSWICK, Oscar L. | Nov. 16, 1910 OK |
Dec. 11, 1986 MO |
SSW: Florence R. - Research Note: Son of William Pleasant Elswick and Mildred Francis. The cemetery log book reads that he was cremated. | IOOF Log Book Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELWELL, Anna Ione (LEE) | Sept. 23, 1900 | Mar. 23, 1982 Tulsa, OK |
SSW: Edward O. - Research Note: Buried in the 1st Section, Block 30, Lot 4, Grave 2. Lot owner was Edward O. Elwell. Funeral home was Heath-Griffith at Tulsa, OK. Edward O. Elwell married Anna M. Lee on Dec. 8, 1918 in Monett Lawrence Co., MO. Daughter of James Robert Lee and Mary Elizabeth Turner. | IOOF Log Book MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Connie Schmidt |
| ELWELL, Edward Oram | Sept. 6, 1897 | Jan. 1, 1975 Tulsa, OK |
SSW: Anna I. - Research Note: Son of Samuel Oram Elwell and Samantha Ellen Atkison. Buried in the 1st Section, Block 30, Lot 4, Grave 1, next to Anna I. Elwell. Funeral home was Heath-Griffith at Tulsa, OK. | IOOF Log Book Phyllis Long Photo Connie Schmidt |
| ELWELL, Fred H. | Aug. 5, 1905 | Mar. 10, 1980 | SSW: Vera I. - Research Note: Son of Samuel O. Elwell and Samantha Ellen Atkison. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELWELL, Samantha Ellen (ATKISON) | Oct. 28, 1868 Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO |
July 5, 1935 Spring River Twp., Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Samuel O. - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that her husband was S. O. Ellwell and that she was born Oct. 28, 1868 and not 1869 as the stone reads. The death certificate also has her name spelled Ellwell and not Elwell as the stone reads. She was widowed and her father was given as M. (Frances Marion) Atkison/Atkerson, born KY and her mother as Mary Elizabeth Murel/Murrell. Mrs. F. H. Ellwell, Monett, MO, was the informant. The city log book reads that she was buried July 6, 1935 and that date agrees with the death certificate. S. Elwell married S. E. Atkerson on Nov. 14, 1888 in Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO. Married 11 years (about 1888) in the 1900 Census. - Another Photo | Photo Death Certificate Donna Cooper Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELWELL, Samuel Oram | Jan. 9, 1849 Philadelphia, PA |
Feb. 23, 1935 Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Samantha E. - Research Note: His death certificate doesn't give very much detail. His parents names are listed as unknown. He died from the effects of influenza. John Elwell of Wichita, KS, gave the information. The cemetery log reads that he was a veteran. S. Elwell married S. E. Atkerson on Nov. 14, 1888 in Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO. Married to Ellen 11 years (about 1888) in the 1900 Census. Samuel Oram Elwell may have first married Ida Geary on Dec. 12, 1870 in Washington Co., MS. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Photo Donna Cooper IOOF Log Book MO Marriage Records MS Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELWELL, Vera Irene (FLETCHER) | Sept. 9, 1908 | Sept. 14, 1988 | SSW: Fred H. - Research Note: Daughter of Albert Knowles Fletcher and Hattie Mae Holman. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELWELL, Verna Mae (SCOTT) | Sept. 9, 1930 Okmulgee, OK |
Mar. 2, 2013 Mercy Hosp., Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of the late John Scott and Vautrice (Lemaster) Scott. In her childhood, she loved horseback riding and basketball. She was also a very talented bowler and water skier. Her talents carried through many avenues in her life including her academic achievements. Verna graduated in 1948 from Indianaola High School as Class Valedictorian. Verna was a dedicated employee for many years as Office Manager for Dr. Charles Huntress, retiring at the age of 65. On June 30, 1950 in Monett, MO, Verna and William Fred Elwell were united in marriage. They were blessed with over 62 years of companionship. To this union three children were born. | Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| ELWELL, Willana | 1920 | 1925 | Research Note: The City of Monett cemetery log book for this cemetery has that this person was moved here from unknown to IOOF Nov. 21, 1952. E. O. Elwell purchased the cemetery lot. May be the daughter of Edward O. Elwell and Anna I. Lee. | Note Donna Cooper Note Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELWELL, William Fred | May 28, 1927 Los Angeles, CA |
Sept. 30, 2022 Lacoba Nursing Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of the late Fred Harley Elwell and Vera Irene (Fletcher) Elwell. Bill graduated from Monett High School with the class of 1947. Bill worked for many years as a delivery driver for Foremost Milk and later had worked for Wells Aluminum, retiring in 1989. Bill was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church as well as a member of the Masonic Lodge. On June 30, 1950 in Monett, MO, at the former First Baptist Church, Bill married Verna Mae Scott. They were blessed with three children and over 62 years of companionship before her passing on March 2, 2013. Bill was also preceded in death by one sister, Mae Ellen Bradley. | Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| ELY, Melveleah Nadine | Aug. 1, 1935 Krebs, Pittsburg Co., OK |
Jan. 1, 2005 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Temporary marker with no name on it. From Monett Times: Daughter of Nina (Moulton) and Leroy Ely. She was a bookkeeper and prepared taxes. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Survivors include two brothers. Her name is listed as Melveleah Nadine on the cemetery log book. - The log book indicates that there is a stone, but Jay didn't find one. | Monett Times Jan. 6, 2005 Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
