Mt. Olive Cemetery
AKA Pioneer Cemetery
Surnames N - Z
SSW = Shares Stone With
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NELSON, James | No Data | Jan. 8, 1917 | Inscription: "James - Son of Walter and Pearl Nelson" - Research Note: Cassville Democrat, February 24, 1917 - Mr. and Mrs. Walter Nelson of Fairview started with a sick child to be treated by Dr. Northcutt and on the way the child had convulsions and when they arrived here, the infant was beyond human aid and died at the hotel Saturday night. The parents returned home Sunday. | Online Obits Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| NELSON, Vinton | No Data | Dec. 19, 1915 | Inscription: "Vinton - Son of Walter and Pearl Nelson" | Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| NORTHCUTT, Mary Elizabeth (GATEWOOD) | Mar. 11, 1835 Stafford, VA |
Sept. 14, 1918 Sugar Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Wife of Thomas Dillard Northcutt. Her death certificate reads that her parents were Henry and Mary Frances (Harding) Gatewood. Mary Frances Harding was born in VA. She was retired and toxemia was listed as the cause of death. L. B. Northcutt, Washburn, MO, was listed as the doctor. He was her son. Neppie Conrad was the informant, of Fairview, MO, and she was her daughter. Neppie is buried in the Northcutt plot. - Another Photo | Note Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photos Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| NORTHCUTT, Thomas Dillard | Sept. 13, 1827 Bourbon Co., KY |
Oct. 19, 1914 Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate has that his father was Eli Northcutt, born KY, and mother Elinor Ellis, born KY. His wife was Mary Elizabeth Gatewood. A cerebral hemorrhage was the cause of death - the same cause of death that his daughter, Neppie Conrad, who is buried next to him had. He was the father of Dr. Blu Northcutt. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, July 7, 1892 - Mr. Thomas Northcutt informed us today that some one blew up Cloverdale school house with dynamite at about two o'clock this morning. Prof. Swindle has been conducting the school, which is in the Wm. Grimes and Stockstill neighborhood, near Shoal Creek. Empire, July 1 - Oct. 17, 1903, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - T. D. Northcutt and wife are visiting relatives in North Missouri. - Another Photo - Another Photo | Note Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photos Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| OLIVER, James | July 9, 1874 | Sept. 2, 1945 | No Data | Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| PADEN, Charles Milton | Mar. 13, 1858 Litchfield, Montgomery Co., IL |
Sept. 21, 1944 Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Lillie A. - Research Note: His death certificate doesn't give his parents names. He was widowed and married two times. Elmo Paden of Newtonia, MO, was the informant. Donna's Note: He married Lillie Angel McNeil and was a son of John M. and Martha (Street) Paden. | Census Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| PADEN, Jennie E. | Mar. 31, 1845 Montgomery Co., IL |
Aug. 1, 1908 Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: She was a daughter of John Milton and Martha (Street) Paden. Occupation was music teacher in the 1880 census. Charles Milton was her brother. | Census Donna Cooper Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| PADEN, Jewel | No Date | Sept. 3, 1913 | Inscription: "Dau. of C. H. and M. - We Miss Thee" | Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| PADEN, Lillie Angel (MCNEIL) | Sept. 25, 1858 IL |
Apr. 18, 1932 Newtonia, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Charles M. - Research Note: In 1880 Lillie and Charles were living in Rountree, Montgomery Co., IL, and in 1930 they were in Newtonia, Newton Co., MO. Her death certificate reads that she died on Apr. 17, 1932 and not the 18th as the stone reads. Lillie McNeal married Charles M. Paden on Mar. 13, 1878 in St. Louis, MO. It lists her parents as Thomas McNeil, born Ireland and Judy Wilson, born Alton, IL, and that she was the wife of a farmer. Cerebral hemorrhage was given as the cause of death. Marie Taggart, Fairview, MO, was the informant. - Wheaton Journal, April 21, 1932 - Mrs. Charles Paden, 73 years old, died at her home four miles northeast of Fairview at seven o'clock Monday morning, April 18. Surviving are the husband, four sons, Elmo Paden of Stark City, Henry Paden of Eldorado, and a daughter, Mrs. Marie Taggard of Fairview. Funeral services were conducted at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Francis Goodnight and burial made in the Mount Olive Cemetery. | Note Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| PHILLIPS, Alta | Abt. 1886 | July 4, 1903 Pioneer, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Stone only has Phillipps, spelled with 2 p's. This is probably Alta's stone. Daughter of Thomas Phillips and Mary (Coffman) (Culander) Phillips. - July 11, 1903, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Pioneer News Items: Alta Phillips died at her home in Pioneer on July 4th at 10 a. m. at the age of 16 years. She had been ill a long time, and was prepared for the end. She spoke of death without fear, and told how to conduct her burial. She was an earnest Christian and a member of the C. E. Her funeral service was preached by Rev. Combs and her remains were interred at Mt. Olive. "He giveth his beloved sleep." Donna's Note: The unnamed Phillips stone could be hers. | Census Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| PINKSTON, Ada | 1888 | 1927 | Inscription: "Mother - At Rest" | Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| PUTMAN, Dale A. | Sept. 3, 1926 | Sept. 3, 1926 | Research Note: Son of Louis Chrisman Putman and Hettie Ann Thompson. He is buried near Donnie and John Bogle. | Note Donna Cooper Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| PUTMAN, Donnie L. | Dec. 20, 1906 | Dec. 20, 1906 | Research Note: Son of Louis Chrisman Putman and Hettie Ann Thompson. He is buried near Dale and John Bogle. | Note Donna Cooper Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| PUTMAN, Hettie Ann (THOMPSON) | Aug. 11, 1888 | Mar. 31, 1972 | SSW: Louis Chrisman - Research Note: Daughter of James Bogle Thompson and Nancy Jane Pulley. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| PUTMAN, John Bogle | July 21, 1920 Newton Co., MO |
Apr. 10, 1923 Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate reads that he died April 11, 1923 and not on the 10th as the stone reads. His father was Chris Putman and his mother was Hettie Thompson, both born in Newton County. He was age 3 and acute nephritis was the cause of death. | Note Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| PUTMAN, Louis Chrisman | Mar. 18, 1886 | Mar. 10, 1945 | SSW: Hettie Ann - Research Note: Son of John Ezekiel Putman and Sarah Elizabeth Grimes. His wife was Hettie Ann Thompson. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| RAY, Allen Lafayette | Sept. 13, 1881 Rural Fairview, Newton Co., MO |
Oct. 4, 1965 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Mary K. - Research Note: Son of Samuel Franklin Ray and Melvina Birkes. Usual residence was Fairview, Newton Co., MO. Curtis Ray of Stark City, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| RAY, Amy L. | Apr. 15, 1912 | Feb. 26, 1978 | SSW: James E. | Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| RAY, George Curtis | Nov. 27, 1916 | Oct. 7, 1981 | Research Note: Photo of stone at findagrave.com. Son of Allen L. Ray and Mary Kathryn "Katie" Thompson. His wife was Louise Josephine Abramovitz. | Census Wife's Obit Phyllis Long |
| RAY, Harry Levi | July 13, 1884 MO |
Sept. 25, 1941 | SSW: Nancy - Inscription: "Father" - Research Note: Harry Levi Ray was a son of Samuel Franklin and Melvina (Birkes) Ray. His stone just has Levi on it. - Neosho, Mo., Sept. 27. - Funeral services for the Rev. Levi Ray, who died Thursday afternoon at the Cardwell hospital in Stella, will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Fairview Baptist church. | Joplin News Census Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| RAY, Henry Newton | Aug. 15, 1873 MO |
Nov. 16, 1911 Pioneer, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: According to his death certificate he was a carpenter, married, and his wife's name was Mary. He was a son of Samuel Ray and Melvina Burks/Birkes. Mary Brannon of Columbus, KS, was the informant. This death certificate was not filed until Nov. 7, 1936. There is a sworn affidavit signed by Dr. S. A. Russell and Lemuel N. Pannell notary public. Donna's Note: He married Mary Mildred Enlow on Oct. 2, 1898 in Newtonia, Newton Co., MO. She was born Aug. 13, 1879 and died on Nov. 28, 1966 in Columbus, Cherokee Co, KS and is buried there. She second married Andrew E. Shannon. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Note Donna Cooper Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| RAY, James Edward | Sept. 10, 1909 Fairview, Newton Co., MO |
Feb. 20, 1994 Freeman Hosp., Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Amy L. - Research Note: Son of Allen L. Ray and Mary Kathryn "Katie" Thompson. - Joplin Globe, Feb. 22, 1994 - ANDERSON, Mo. - James Edward Ray, 84, Anderson route 2, died at 11:30 pm. Sunday at Freeman-Neosho, after a long illness. Mr. Ray was born Sept. 10, 1909, at Fairview. He had lived in Anderson for several years. He was a retired pipe fitter. Survivors include his wife, Gertrude (Kane) Ray; a son, Edward Ray, Pensacola, Fla.; two stepsons, whose names and addresses were unavailable; a granddaughter; six step-grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ozark Funeral Home, Anderson. Burial will be in Mount Olive Cemetery, Fairview. The casket will be closed at service time. | Census Obit Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| RAY, Louise Josephine (ABRAMOVITZ) (LEHR) | Mar. 17, 1927 Pioneer, Barry Co., MO |
May 8, 2014 Granby, Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Tony Abramovitz and Clara Golkoski. She worked as a seamstress at Big Smith and La Z Boy Midwest and retired from La Z Boy. She married George Curtis Ray in October, 1955 and he preceded her in death on October 7, 1981. Had surviving son with the surname Lehr. - Louise first married Louis E. Lehr on Mar. 5, 1946 in Pulaskifield, Barry Co., MO. | Clark Funeral Home MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| RAY, Mary Kathryn "Katie" (THOMPSON) | Aug. 23, 1880 Newton Co., MO |
Feb. 20, 1946 Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Allen L. - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that her father was James Bogle Thompson and her mother Nancy Jane Pulley. Allen Ray, Stark City, MO, was the informant. It reads that she died on Feb. 19th and not the 20th as the stone reads. | Note Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| RAY, Melvina (BIRKES) | Dec. 13, 1855 AR |
Feb. 17, 1931 Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Samuel F. - Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that she was born in AR, and that her father was named Birkes. She was widowed and S. F. Ray was given as her husband's name. TB was the cause of death. Levi Ray, Newtonia, MO, was the informant. Donna's Note: Roland and Nancy Jane (Fanning) Birkes were her parents names. - Melvina Birkes was born Dec. 13, 1855 and died Feb. 17, 1931, at the age of 75 years, 2 months, and 14 days. Was married July 4, 1871 to Samuel Franklin Ray who proceeded her in death, Dec. 6, 1917. To this union was born 10 children, 4 having proceeded her in death; Henry N., Laura B. West, Aldwilda Compton, Allen L. Ray, Levi H. Ray, Frank Ray, Ethel Hughlett, Maude Hailey, Myrtle Davis Mullens, West Virginia. One having died in infancy. She leaves 28 Grandchildren, 14 Great grandchildren, and a host of other friends and relatives to mourn their loss. She was a kind and loving Mother and bore her suffering with patience and expressed her willingness to go. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. G. T. Kelley and Rev. Erickson. Granddaughters were flower girls: Gladys Ray, Opal Ray, Maxine Haley and Evelyn Hughlett. Grand Sons were pallbearers: Jess Ray, James Ray, Roy Ray, Claud Ray, Curtis Ray, and Richard Ray. | Note Death Certificate Donna Cooper Obit Census Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| RAY, Mildred Ruth (JOHNSON) | Dec. 12, 1925 | Feb. 13, 1983 | SSW: Roy S. - Research Note: Roy Samuel Ray, age 37, married Mildred Ruth Johnson, age 23, on Mar. 11, 1949 in Anderson, McDonald Co., MO. | MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| RAY, Nancy (Nannie) Bell (THOMPSON) | May 25, 1886 Newton Co., MO |
May 1976 Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Harry Levi - Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: Daughter of James Bogle Thompson and Nancy Jane Pulley. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| RAY, Roy Samuel | Sept. 28, 1911 Newton Co., MO |
Jan. 31, 1980 MO |
SSW: Mildred S. - Research Note: Son of Allen L. Ray and Mary Kathryn "Katie" Thompson. Research Note: Roy Ray married LaVerne Taylor on Apr. 12, 1941 in Webb City, Jasper Co., MO. Both were from Neosho, Newton Co., MO. She was the daughter of William E. and Naomi (Riggs) Taylor. Second married Raymond Scott. Roy Samuel Ray, age 37, married Mildred Ruth Johnson, age 23, on Mar. 11, 1949 in Anderson, McDonald Co., MO. | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| RAY, Samuel Franklin | May 6, 1850 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 6, 1917 Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Melvina - Inscription: "Father" - Research Note: Son of Samuel C. Ray and Caroline Elizabeth Foster. He married Melvina Birkes July 4, 1872 in Barry Co., MO. - The Neosho Times, Neosho, Newton County Missouri, December 20, 1917 - Mr. Samuel F. Ray died at his home four miles north of Fairview, Mo. Dec. 6, 1917, with pneumonia. He was born May 8, 1850, age 67 years and 7 months. The funeral service was conducted by Eld. L. Carlin at the Mt. Olive Baptist church at 11 o'clock. Dec. 7, 1917, and the remains were laid to rest in the Mt. Olive cemetery. Mr. Ray was married to Miss Melvina Burkes, July 4, 1872. To this union was born ten children, two being dead. He left his wife and eight children, three sons and five daughters and a host of friends to mourn his departure. By the death of Mr. Ray his wife has lost a noble companion, his children a generous father, and the community a citizen who was one among the best neighbors whose hands and heart was always ready to bestow charity and comfort on the poor and distressed — A Friend. | Note Donna Cooper Census Obit Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| RICHARDSON, Virginia M. (CUNNINGHAM) | Apr. 28, 1929 | Nov. 16, 2005 | Inscription: "Patti,Terry, Susie Q. Glenn, Bill, Brad, Clinton" | Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| RODGERS, Artile Elizabeth (WILLIAMS) | Aug. 6, 1881 | Nov. 15, 1945 | SSW: Thomas Elmer - Research Note: Thomas' side has no death date. Daughter of John Henry Williams and Miranda C. McMillen. Thomas E. Rodgers, age 25, married Artie Williams, age 23, on May 1, 1904 in Barry Co.,MO. | Note MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| RODGERS, Thomas Elmer | Sept. 23, 1878 Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 16, 1959 Fairview, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Artile Elizabeth - Research Note: Thomas' side has no death date. Artile was his first wife. Second wife was Ina B. (Higgs) Johns. Son of James Rodgers and Phoebe Morton. His wife Ina Rodgers was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| RODGERS, Infant | No Date | Feb. 20, 1905 | Inscription: "Son of E. T. And A. E." - Research Note: Son of Elmer Thomas Rodgers and Artile Elizabeth Williams. | Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| ROE, Edward C. | Nov. 30, 1843 Todd Co., KY |
Dec. 28, 1929 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Emma - Research Note: On his death certificate his wife is listed as M. A. Henry. His father is listed as William Roe. Chronic nephritis and senility are listed as the cause of death. Son of William Matthew Roe and Margaret Bell. According to census, he married Rachel Emma Henry in 1899, born Feb. 1851. - Photo on Stone | Death Certificate Donna Cooper MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| ROE, Leonidas Andrew W. | Oct. 3, 1836 TN |
Jan. 10, 1917 Capps Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Inscription: "L. A. W. Roe" - Death Certificate indexed as Andrew W. Roe. He was single, a farmer, and a son of William Roe, born VA. His mother was not named, born VA. E. C. Roe of Pierce City, MO, was the informant. Stone has birth year 1835. - Son of William Matthew Roe and Margaret Bell. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| ROE, Rachel Emma (HENRY) | Feb. 18, 1851 GA |
Feb. 23, 1928 MO |
SSW: Edward C. - Research Note: Daughter of John M. Henry and Mary A. Pursley. Rachel M. Henry married Edward C. Roe on Mar. 12, 1899 in Barry Co., MO. - Photo on Stone | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| SEAMSTER, Bethuel | Apr. 6, 1854 | 1927 | SSW: Francis - Research Note: He married Frances Paralee "Fanny" Williams, daughter of James Madison Williams and Artelia Elizabeth Barker, Aug. 8, 1880. Their daughter Cora married William Gum. Another daughter, Laura, married Leonard Hankins. Bethuel was a son of Williamson Shaw and his, first wife, Susannah Rite/Wright (Rigsby) Seamster. His father married second to Mary Ann Pendergraft and is said to have had 19 children by both wives. - September 8, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Seamster Reunion: The eight sons, daughters and grandchildren met Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Rock Springs Church, south of Washburn, 3 1/2 miles, in memory of their father and mother, the late Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Seamster, who are buried in the cemetery at that place. Those of the children that were present were: Martin Seamster, Bentonville, and F. M. Seamster, Avoca, Ark.; Mrs. Amanda A. Campbell, Joplin; Bethuel Seamster and wife of near Fairview, Newton County; Mrs. Ellen Arwood, Joplin; Isaiah Seamster, Pea Ridge, Ark.; Mrs. Julia M. Hedrick, Kansas City; Mrs. Jemerson, Centerton, Ark.; and nine grandchildren. Elder F. M. Seamster held services at the church Sunday, which were very impressive. There were a number of people present, that were acquainted with the Seamster family. A very large crowd of people were present. They intend holding a meeting there again in two years. They thanked the people for their many courtesies extended them in their midst. | Note Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| SEAMSTER, Francis "Fanny" (WILLIAMS) | June 7, 1861 MO |
Feb. 26, 1914 Newtonia, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Bethuel - Research Note: She is buried near Miranda C. and John H. Williams. Daughter of James Williams and Ortelia Barker, both born TN. Mrs. Clara Hutsell of Granby, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Cassville Republican, April 9, 1914 - Frances P. Williams Seamster was born June 7, 1861 and died Feb. 26, 1914. She was born in Lawrence County and was married to B. Seamster, Aug. 8, 1889. To this union was born, four children, 3 girls and one boy, Mrs. Ora Gum, James Seamster, Mrs. Laura Hankins, who died Dec. 25, 1913, and Ola Seamster, and besides those she left three brothers and one sister, George B. and John Williams of Fairview, James Williams of Pierce City and Mrs. Clara Hutsell of Granby. Mrs. Seamster's death was sudden and quite a shock to her many friends. The funeral services were held at Mt. Olive church in the presence of a large congregation of her friends and neighbors who held her in highest esteem. She was converted at the age of 17 years at Pierce City and was a charter member of Mt. Olive Church. She won her way to the hearts of the people by her devotions that is characteristic of the true child of God. She was always ready to help the distressed or needy. The church has lost a good member, the community a good neighbor, the children a kind mother, husband and good companion. May the all seeing Eye ever watch over, guard and protect her loved ones until they gather in the green fields of God's love, where the blessings shall be as the dew upon mown grass and the rainbow will give her color so birth and clear that we never will fear death or sorrow but will be caught with wonder and amazement of God's wondrous love. - Donna's Note: Her stone has the male spelling of Frances and given on the male side of the stone which could be confusing to researchers. | Note Donna Cooper Death Certificate Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| SHANNON, Walter Cecil | Jan. 25, 1900 MO |
Jan. 6, 1958 Wheaton Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate reads that his father was William H. Shannon and that his mother was named Martha McVey. Rheumatoid arthritis was the cause of death. Edna Shannon (sister), Wheaton, MO, was the informant. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| SOMORA, Donna Louise | Jan. 21, 1957 | June 3, 2001 | No Data | Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| SPEIGHT, Fannie Eliza (POTTER) | Dec. 15, 1842 Dadeville, Dade Co., MO |
Dec. 15, 1904 | Inscription: "Our Mother" - Research Note: Daughter of Jesse Potter and Martha Johnson. Eliza F. Potter married Joshua Gray Speight on Dec. 3, 1865 in Polk Co., MO. The Speight family was from Morgan Co., TN. | Note Donna Cooper Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| SPIKER, Gladys M. | Feb. 24, 1943 | No Date | SSW: Jerry P. - Inscription: "Married July 19, 2008" | Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| SPIKER, Jerry Phillip | Jan. 14, 1940 New Madrid, MO |
Mar. 18, 2009 Fairview, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Gladys - Inscription: "Married July 19, 2008" - Research Note: He was a son of James and Edna (Sattings) Spiker. He was a member of Glory Land Way Ministry. | Monett Times Jay Trace Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| STARK, George Washington | Jan. 22, 1848 Lawrence Co., MO |
Sept. 21, 1923 Capps Creek Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate reads that his father was named Jesse Festus Stark, born KY, and his mother was Elizabeth Jamison, born KY. He was a farmer. Mary J. Stark, Pioneer, MO, was the informant. - His wife was Mary Jeanette Halstead. - Stark plot stone | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photos Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| STARK, Infant | No Date | Jan. 26, 1911 | Inscription: "Our Darling - Infant Dau. of G. C. and A. F." - Research Note: Daughter of Grover Cleveland Stark and Ada Frances McMillen. Grover was the son of George Washington Stark and Mary Halstead. Born Jan. 19, 1887 in Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO and died Apr. 19, 1951 in Pampa, Gray Co., TX. Ada was the daughter of William F. McMillen and Nettie Fink. Born Oct. 10, 1888 MO and died June 19, 1981 in Pampa, Gray Co., TX. | TX Death Certificates Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| STARK, Lucy T. | Mar. 7, 1844 MO |
June 25, 1924 Lawrence Co., MO |
Inscription: "Sister" - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that she was single and that Festus Stark, born KY, and Elizabeth Jameson, born KY, were her parents names. J. W. Chine, Aurora, MO, was the informant. - Stark plot stone | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photos Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| STARK, Mary Jeanette | June 4, 1854 Boston, MA |
Mar. 1, 1946 Stotts City, Lawrence Co., MO |
Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: George Stark married Mary J. Halstead on May 18, 1879 in Lawrence Co., MO. Her death certificate reads that she was buried in Pierce City Cemetery, but since she has a stone here in Mt. Olive, she is probably buried here. Daughter of Charles H. Halstead and Elizabeth Yetman. George Stark was listed as her husband. Influzena was the cause of death. Rural Pioneer, MO, was her usual address. Mrs. John Reynolds of Stotts City, MO, was the informant on the death certificate. - Stark plot stone | Death Certificate Donna Cooper MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photos Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| STARK, Pauline | Sept. 29, 1922 | Apr. 5, 1928 | No Data | Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| STURGEON, Carl Eugene | Jan. 29, 1954 Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
Jan. 14, 2017 Fairview, Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Kenneth Carl and Mary Eileen (Adams) Sturgeon. On January 29, 1981 he was united in marriage to Janet Hallmark. Preceding him in death were his mother in 1996; one brother, James Hill and one sister, Phyllis Peters. Carl attended school at Stella, Fairview and graduated from Wheaton High School. Carl attended school at Stella, Fairview and graduated from Wheaton High School. | McQueen Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| STURGEON, Charles Harvey | July 29, 1895 KY |
May 16, 1961 Scroggins Rest Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Inez Marie - Research Note: Son of George Sturgeon and Cassie Johnson. His wife was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| STURGEON, Inez Marie (CAMERER) | July 18, 1895 Newton Co., MO |
June 7, 1985 Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Charles Harvey - Research Note: Inez Camerer married Charles Harvey Sturgeon on Sept. 18, 1920 in Granby, Newton Co., MO. Daughter of Austin Eugene Camerer and Lily May Carman. Preceded in death by brothers Cecil F., Victor, Keith K., Ray, and sisters Clair, and Mabel F. Camerer. | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| THOMPSON, James Bogle | Dec. 4, 1848 TN |
Aug. 10, 1929 Newtonia Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Nancy J. - Research Note: His death certificate reads that Nancy Jane was his wife's name. His father was ________ Thompson, born TN, and his mother was Nancy Jane Pulley (incorrect, that is his wife), born Bates Co., MO. He was a retired farmer and chronic nephritis was the cause of death. Robert A. Thompson, Newtonia, MO, was the informant. Donna's Note: Nancy Jane Pulley was his wife's name - not his mother's name as given here. Andrew and Catherine (Hutsell) Thompson were his parent's names. | Note Death Certificate Donna Cooper Census Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| THOMPSON, Lena Maud (WORMINGTON) | Oct. 3, 1880 Lawrence Co., MO |
June 27, 1916 Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: She was married and the daughter of William Richard Wormington born MO and Nancy Thomas born TN. Mrs. Wormington of Fairview, Newton Co., MO was the informant on the death certificate. Robert Andrew Thompson married Maude Wormington on Aug. 12, 1908 in Neosho, Newton Co., MO. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| THOMPSON, Nancy Jane (PULLEY) | Nov. 24, 1851 MO |
Sept. 1, 1934 Newtonia, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: James B. - Research Note: There is very little information on her death certificate and her parents names aren't listed. Chronic Nephritis was the cause of death. Robert Thompson, Fairview, MO, was the informant. James B. Thompson married Miss N. J. Pulley on Nov. 9, 1873 in Newton Co., MO. Nancy's sister, Hettie Ann (Pulley) Carpenter, is buried at Mt. Olive Cemetery and her death certificate gives their parents as Robert Pulley and Mary Berry. - Researchers have that she was Nancy Jane Pulley, born in Pettis Co., MO. James and Nancy's children were Robert Andrew Thompson b: Aug. 27, 1874 in Fairview, Newton County; Mary Kathryn Thompson b: Aug. 23, 1880 in Newton County; Sarah Lee "Sallie" Thompson b: Feb. 1, 1884 in Newton County; Nancy B. Thompson b: May 1886 in Missouri; and Hettie A. Thompson b: Aug. 1888 in Missouri. Robert married Lena Maude Wormington, a daughter of W. R. and Nancy (Thomas) Wormington. | Note Death Certificate Donna Cooper MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| THOMPSON, Robert Andrew | Aug. 27, 1874 Fairview, Newton Co., MO |
May 7, 1951 Granby, Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of James Bogle Thompson and Nancy Jane Pulley. Mrs. James Smith of Neosho, MO was the informant on the death certificate. His wife was Lena Maud Wormington. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| UNKNOWN - WOODEN CROSS | No Date | No Date | No Data | Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| USREY, Fannie C. (CARTER) (BOYLES) | May 22, 1855 Atchison, KS |
Apr. 25, 1944 Rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Jeff Carter and Sarah Lester, both born KY. Mary C. Crumley of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Don's note: Aug. 26, 1893 at Cherokee County, KS, she married Phillip Usrey under the name Fannie Boyles, By the April 1940 census she was residing at the household of Samuel Ervin Crumley and his 2nd wife Mary Caroline Suttle at rural Purdy, Barry County, MO. Samuel's then wife Mary was Fannie's niece. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Note Don Blauvelt |
| VINSON, Etta Mae (MEEKS) | Apr. 29, 1908 Willard, Torrance Co., NM |
Oct. 18, 2012 Sarcoxie Nursing Center, Sarcoxie, Jasper Co., MO |
SSW: James Earl - Inscription: "Married Sept. 26, 1925" - Research Note: Daughter of Volnie S. and Gertrude (Nix) Meeks. Her formative years were spent in Enville, Oklahoma. On September 26, 1925 in Madill, Oklahoma she was united in marriage to James Earl Vinson and to this union four sons and three daughters were born. Being the wife of a Baptist Minister, she and James primarily raised their family in the states of Oklahoma and Missouri. In 1949 they moved to Exeter, Missouri and eventually settled to Sarcoxie, Missouri in 1985. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of seventy years, James Earl Vinson on January 15, 1996; three brothers and three sisters. She had twenty-one grandchildren, forty-six great-grandchildren, eighteen great-great grandchildren and four great-great-great grandchildren. | Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| VINSON, James Earl | Jan. 21, 1907 Denton Co., TX |
Jan. 15, 1996 Jasper Co., MO |
SSW: Etta Mae - Inscription: "Married Sept. 26, 1925" - Research Note: Son of Thomas E. Vinson and Alice Elizabeth James. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| WATSON, Christina | Apr. 4, 1958 MO |
Apr. 5, 1958 Cardwell Memorial Hosp., Stella, Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate has that she was born and died on April 4, 1958, and the stone has one date - Apr. 5, 1958. She was a 36 weeks baby, born premature. Her father was Leslie Paul Watson and her mother Christine Oakley. Their usual address was Rt. 2, Wheaton, Barry Co., MO. Leslie Watson, Wheaton, MO, was the informant. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| WEST, Lizzy Alphazino "Alpha" | Aug. 26, 1895 Newton Co., MO |
June 19, 1920 Newtonia, Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Thomas B. West born Newton Co., MO and Tennessee Bivin born Barry Co., MO. T. E. West of Newtonia, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| WEST, Nancy Frances (BOYD) | Feb. 13, 1828 Robertson Co., TN |
Nov. 17, 1917 Newtonia, Newton Co., MO |
Inscription: "Wife of Sanford H. West" - Research Note: Father given as Boyd. No other information. T. R. West of Newtonia, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Cassville Democrat, Nov. 24, 1917 - Grandma West was buried in the Mt. Olive Cemetery, Monday, age 89 years. | Death Certificate Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| WEST, Tennessee (BIVIN) | 1872 | 1938 | Research Note: Wife of Thomas B. West. Daughter of Richard R. Bivin/Biven and Julia Tennessee Row. Thomas B. West married Tennie Bivin on Nov. 27, 1890 in Cassville, Barry Co., MO. | Note Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| WEST, Thomas B. | Apr. 10, 1856 Newton Co., MO |
July 3, 1925 Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: His wife was Tennessee Bivin. Son of Sanford West born TN. Mother not named on the death certificate. His mother was Nancy Frances Boyd. His wife was the informant. He was found hanging by own hands with suicidal intent. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| WHITTINGTON, Alice | Jan. 25, 1895 OK |
July 10, 1957 Scroggins Nursing Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Our Sister" - Research Note: Daughter of Henry Clay Whittington and Martha Bivin. Mrs. Lola Stroud of Fairview, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Darla Marbut Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| WHITTINGTON, Henry Clay | Apr. 19, 1872 | Mar. 14, 1942 | SSW: Martha Susan - Inscription: "Married Mar. 5, 1899" - Research Note: Son of Henry C. Whittington and Mary J. Jerdin. Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, Jan. 11, 1900 - Gunter News: Henry Whittington of Pioneer was visiting relatives on Gunter last week. - Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, Feb. 8, 1900 - Eagle Rock News: Wednesday and Thursday. Uncle Henry Whittington of Pioneer was visiting friends and relatives at Eagle Rock and buying chickens, preparatory to starting up a henery. - Oct. 27, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Pioneer: Henry Whittington was visiting his daughter, Mrs. Hawk, at Newtonia. Mrs. Hawk's little boy has a bad case of fever. - Another Photo | Census Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Darla Marbut Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| WHITTINGTON, Martha Susan (BIVIN) | Sept. 13, 1869 KY |
July 8, 1944 Fairview, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Henry Clay - Inscription: "Married Mar. 5, 1899" - Research Note: Daughter of Richard R. Bivin/Biven and Tennessee Roe, both born TN and buried at Mt. Olive Cemetery. Lola F. Stroud of Fairview, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Darla Marbut Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| WILLIAMS, Infant | Jan. 7, 1916 Stark City, Newton Co., MO |
Jan. 8, 1916 Stark City, Newton Co., MO |
Inscription: "Infant Son of W. L. and Myrtle Williams - Age One Day" - Research Note: His death certificate reads that his father was Walter Williams, born MO, and Myrtle Stark, born MO. This child was born prematurely. He is listed as buried in IOOF Cemetery, which must be incorrect since he has a stone in Mt. Olive. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| WILLIAMS, James Collen | Dec. 30, 1884 MO |
Apr. 9, 1955 Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Mary Elizabeth "Bessie" - Research Note: Son of John Henry Williams and Miranda McMillen. His wife Bessie was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| WILLIAMS, John Henry | Dec. 20, 1853 Lawrence Co., MO |
Oct. 20, 1925 Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Miranda C. - Research Note: John was a son of James Madison and Artelia Elizabeth (Barker) Williams. Mrs. John Weems of Newtonia, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Note Donna Cooper Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| WILLIAMS, Mary Elizabeth "Bessie" (CHRISTOPHER) | Feb. 3, 1883 Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO |
Oct. 18, 1963 Cardwell Hosp., Stella, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: James Collen Williams - Research Note: Daughter of Jesse Christopher and Fannie Key. James M. Williams of Long Beach, CA was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| WILLIAMS, Maurice L. | Mar. 11, 1914 | Feb. 2, 1985 | Inscription: "CW4 US ARMY - WORLD WAR II KOREA" - Research Note: Son of Walter L. Williams and Myrtle Stark. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| WILLIAMS, Miranda Clementine (MCMILLEN) | Nov. 22, 1857 Newton Co., MO |
May 14, 1943 | SSW: John H. - Research Note: Her parents were Colen Davidson and Cynthia (Barnette) McMillen. | Note Donna Cooper Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| WILLIAMS, Walter L. | Apr. 24, 1889 | Oct. 15, 1931 Miami, Ottawa Co., OK |
Research Note: Son of George B. Williams and Lucy Adaline McMillen. Wife is Myrtle Stark. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| WORMINGTON, Aubrey Gerald | Jan. 11, 1935 Topeka, KS |
Apr. 25, 1959 Kansas City, KS |
Research Note: He was a son of Aubrey J. and Dorothy (Hinshaw) Wormington. | Note Donna Cooper Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| WORMINGTON, Aubrey James | July 20, 1906 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 2, 1961 Columbia, Boone Co., MO |
Research Note: Aubrey J. "Bud" Wormington died Aug. 2, 1961 at 4:30 a.m. and his wife was listed as Dorothy by Culver Funeral Home but that is all the information that was given. The funeral was Aug. 5, 1961 at the Mt. Olive Church. His age is given as 55. His Social Security information lists his birth date as July 20, 1906 and death as Aug. 1961. He worked for the railroad. He was a son of Asa Floyd and Cora E. (Gurley) Wormington. He was first married to Julia Maud Phillips and she died in 1930. She was a daughter of Jay Gregory and Julia (Banks) Phillips. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Culver's Funeral Home, Vol. 9, P. 115, by Ted Roller Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| WORMINGTON, Dorothy Mae (HINSHAW) | Aug. 18, 1915 KS |
June 13, 1971 DOA, Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the wife of Aubrey James Wormington. Daughter of Vance Hinshaw and Pearl Fox. Joplin, Jasper Co., MO resident. Marvin Wormington of Springfield,Greene Co., MO was the informant on the death certificate. Cancer of pancreas was the cause of death. | Note Donna Cooper Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| WORMINGTON, Juanita Harrison (STEWART) | Nov. 13, 1882 MO |
Aug. 21, 1959 Granby, Newton Co., MO |
Plot Stone Inscription: "March 5, 1899" - Research Note: Frank Stewart was given as her father's name on her death certificate. Name of husband - Harve Wormington. - Juanita H. Stewart married Thomas Harvey Wormington on Mar. 5, 1899 in Barry Co., MO. W. F. Stewart, father of Juanita, gave consent. Daughter of William Franklin Stewart and Amanda Magnolia Privett. Her death date is given as Aug. 20th and not the 21st as the stone reads. Jack Stewart, Purdy, MO, was the informant. - Plot Stone | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Census Phyllis Long Photos Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| WORMINGTON, Thomas Harvey | Dec. 18, 1876 MO |
July 30, 1956 Sales Memorial Hosp., Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
Plot Stone Inscription: "March 5, 1899" - Research Note: His death certificate reads that his father was named William R. Wormington and his mother was Margaret Thomas. His wife was Juanita H. Stewart. Hypostatic pneumonia, myocardial insufficiency, arteriosclerotic heart disease and chronic pyuria were the causes of death. Juanita Wormington was the informant. - Plot Stone | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Census Phyllis Long Photos Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| WORMINGTON, William Carl | Jan. 3, 1900 | Nov. 18, 1900 | Inscription: "Son of T. H. and Juanita H." - Research Note: Son of Thomas Harvey Wormington and Juanita Harrison Stewart. - Another Photo | Note Phyllis Long Photo Darla Marbut Photo Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| WORMINGTON, William Richard | Aug. 1, 1854 | Dec. 12, 1908 | Research Note: Son of Jesse William Wormington and Elizabeth Emaline Boyd. William R. Wormington married Margaret E. Thomas on Oct. 10, 1875 in Jasper Co., MO. She died in 1877. William R. Wormington married Nancy P. Thomas on Sept. 18, 1879 in Jasper Co., MO. Nancy died in 1884. W. R. Wormington married Clora Gaw on July 29, 1887 in Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO. - February 20, 1904, Cassville Democrat - Pioneer News: W. R. Wormington has had a telephone placed in his home. | Census MO Marriage Records Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Darla Marbut |
