Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
AKA: New Church Cemetery
Surnames D - F
SSW = Shares Stone With
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DALE, Connie Jo (BOYD) | May 24, 1954 | No Date | SSW: Eugene Russell - Inscription: "Married Jan. 11, 1975" | Photo Diana Cope |
| DALE, Eugene "Gene" Russell | Mar. 29, 1949 St Louis Co., MO |
Jan. 31, 2006 St. John's Hospice, Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL |
SSW: Connie Jo - Inscription: "Married Jan. 11, 1975" - Research Note: Eugene "Gene" R. Dale, age 56, of Springfield, IL, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006, at St. John's Hospice, Springfield, IL. He was born Mar. 29, 1949, in St. Louis County to Dolores (Mohrmann) Phelps. He married Connie Jo Boyd in 1979. He was a mail handler for the U.S. Postal Service for 19 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and a member of Cherry Hills Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Richard Phelps. - Military Stone - Inscription: "EUGENE R. DALE SP 4 US ARMY VIETNAM" | Cassville Democrat Feb. 9, 2006 Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace Photo Diana Cope |
| DAUGHERTY, Areleene (McCRAY) | Nov. 22, 1920 Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 5, 1994 Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS |
Inscription: "Daughter of Merle McCray" - Research Note: SSDI gives her last known address as Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS. SS number issued in MI. She was the daughter of Gladden Daugherty and Merle Flossie Strother. Merle second married Harold McKinley McCray. | Census SSDI Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| DAUGHERTY, Mary T. (THOMAS) | Oct. 10, 1885 MO |
Jan. 1, 1978 MO |
SSW: William - Research Note: Daughter of James Lafayette Thomas and Jemima E. Harvill. Last residence was Monett, Barry Co., MO. William married Mary Thomas on Mar. 2, 1907 in Pineville, McDonald Co., MO. | SSDI MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Headstone Cheryl Photo Diana Cope |
| DAUGHERTY, William | June 14, 1885 MO |
Apr. 14, 1970 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Mary T. - Research Note: William married Mary Thomas on Mar. 2, 1907 in Pineville, McDonald Co., MO. Last residence was Monett, Barry Co., MO. WWI Draft Reg. gives his address as Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO. He was the son of James Hill Daugherty and Elizabeth "Betty" Brock. He was a retired farmer and resident of Monett, MO. His wife was Mary Thomas. Mrs. Charles McManus was the informant on the death certificate. - 1900 Census, Missouri, McDonald, Elk Horn, District 93 - James H. Daugherty, born Feb. 1851 MO, age 49, married 28 years, parents born TN - Elizabeth, wife, born Feb. 1853 MO, age 47, mother of 6 children, 5 living, parents born TN - William, son, born June 1885 MO, age 14 - Dallas, son, born Aug. 1889 MO, age 10 - Donie, daughter, born Jan. 1894 MO, age 6. | MO Marriage Records SSDI WWI Draft Registration Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Headstone Cheryl Photo Diana Cope |
| DAVIDSON, Marjorie L. (HOWERTON) (COKER) | Apr. 14, 1927 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 7, 2011 St. Clare Med. Center, Fenton, MO |
She was the daughter of the late Herbert L. Howerton and Vella V. (Whittington) Howerton. She graduated with the Class of 1945 at Monett High School and had attended the University of Missouri. Marjorie had been a Seamstress with Jumping Jacks Shoes in Monett for over thirty years. On February 10, 1943, Marjorie married E.N. Coker, Jr. To this union, two children were born. She later married V. A. "Auzzie" Davidson on December 17, 1996. Preceding her in death were her husbands; a granddaughter, Kara Lynn Coker; and a grandson, Timothy A. Robinson. | Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| DAVIS, Delaney | Jan. 10, 1828 NC |
Dec. 16, 1915 MO |
Research Note: She was the wife of John Davis. 1860 Census, Mount Pleasant, Lawrence, Missouri: John Davis, age 39, farmer, born NC - Delany, age 33, born NC - Deverow, age 14, born NC - Delphina, age 12, born NC - Valara, age 10, born NC - Patrick M., age 7, born MO - Catherine, age 5, born MO - George W., age 3, born MO - Ginda? Margaret, age 1, born MO. - In 1880 Census, Pierce City, Lawrence, Missouri, Delaney is living with son George and his wife Addie, widowed. In 1900 she is still with son George and family. 1910 Census, Monett, Barry Co., MO, she is living with her daughter Margaret and husband Neaford C. Prevo with 2 of their 6 children. - Monett Times, Jan 11, 1911 - Mrs. Delany Davis celebrated her 82nd birthday, Jan 10, 1911. She is well and enjoyed the day. Her daughters, Mrs. M. C. Prevo and Mrs. V. Costley gave her a surprise dinner at the home of Mrs. Prevo, near Purdy. | Census Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| DAVIS, Mary Edith (MCCLENDON) | Mar. 24, 1912 Miami, Ottawa Co., OK |
Aug. 23, 1955 Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate names her father as Ulysses Grant McClendon and her mother as Orpha Reed. Husband was given as Claude W. Davis and she was divorced. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Diana Cope |
| DECOCQ, Bobby Carroll | Dec. 22, 1934 Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 12, 1935 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the infant son of Ben H. Decocq and Jewette Keeling. Pneumonia was the cause of death. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| DECOCQ, Carrie Lavon (BLACK) | July 19, 1916 Purdy, Phyllis Long Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 23, 1965 State Hosp. 3, Nevada, Vernon Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Earl Byron Black and Lela Marie Cagle. Her husband was William Lafey DeCocq, Sr. and he is buried at Muncie Chapel Cemetery. Hospital records was listed as the informant. Cause of death was coronary vessel disease. She had Huntington's Chorea with psychotic reaction. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| DECOCQ, Hazel L. (GRAVITT) | 1897 IA |
1967 KS |
SSW: Pierre L. - Research Note: SSDI gives her last address as Weir, Cherokee Co., KS. SS number issued in MO before 1951. She was the daughter of Isaac Fountain Gravitt born KY and Sarah Harriet Sutton born IL. Parents both buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Wife of Pierre Leopole Decocq. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, June 19, 1919 - Mrs. Gravitt and family visited with her daughter, Mrs. Pierre Decocq Sunday. - Cassville Republican, Nov. 13, 1919 - Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Decocq spent Sunday with E. E. Hankins and family. | SSDI Online Newspapers Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| DECOCQ, Loretta May | May 19, 1938 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 2, 1938 Corsicana, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate reads that her father was William Lafey Decocq, born Purdy, MO, and her mother was Carrie L. Black, born Purdy, MO. The cause of death was given as strangled to death on a bed sheet. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Diana Cope |
| DECOCQ, Mary Rosella (CANTRELL) | Aug. 9, 1925 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 1, 2013 Mercy Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Olan Leroy - She was the daughter of William Vernie Cantrell and Ora E. London. They are both buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. She graduated from Wheaton High School in 1943, and on May 29, 1944, she was united in marriage to Olan Decocq in Wheaton; he preceded her in death on November 6, 1997. In 1954 they left the Barry County area and moved to Royal Oak, Michigan, where Mr. Decocq worked for the Grand Trunk Railroad. Mrs. Decocq was a school bus driver for the Birmingham School District in Michigan, and one of her greatest joys was accompanying the children on their field trips. In 1986 they both retired and returned to Cassville. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by one brother, Darrell Cantrell, and one sister, Yvonne Elliot. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| DECOCQ, Olan Leroy | June 8, 1925 | Nov. 6, 1997 | SSW: Mary Rosella - Research Note: He was the son of Pierre Leopole Decocq and Hazel L. Gravitt. - Military Stone - Inscription: "PFC US ARMY WORLD WAR II" | WW II Enlistment Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| DECOCQ, Pierre Leopole | Mar. 24, 1896 MO |
Apr. 30, 1944 Rural Corsicana, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Hazel L. - Research Note: His death certificate reads that his father was Leopold Joseph Decocq, born France. His mother was Lucy Amelia Mutrix, born Switzerland. Hazel L. Decocq was his wife's name. The cause of death was pulmonary tuberculosis. The informant was Hazel Decocq, Purdy, MO. - Family Reunion Photo | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Diana Cope |
| DECOCQ, William Lafay, Jr. | Feb. 6, 1949 | Mar. 6, 1982 | Research Note: SSDI gives his last address as Cassville, Barry Co., MO. Son of William Lafay Decocq, Jr. and Carrie Lavon Black. - Military Stone - Inscription: "US ARMY VIETNAM" | Note SSDI Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| DENT, Carolean Helen (WILLIAMS) | May 13, 1935 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 14, 2022 Roaring River Rehab., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Purdy, Barry Co., MO resident. She was the daughter of Carol "Skinny" and Lena (Mooney) Williams. On June12, 1954 in Cassville, Missouri she was united in marriage to James "Jim" Dent, who preceded her in death on February 4, 2018. Also preceding her in death were her parents and four brothers, Jackie, Doc, Tiff and Bill. Carolean grew up and attended school in Washburn, Missouri graduating from Washburn High School. After graduation she and Jim moved to Wichita, Kansas for fifteen years, returning to this area to help family with their dairy farm and eventually purchased their own dairy farm. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| DENT, Elsie Nadene | Oct. 10, 1921 | May 31, 1996 | Research Note: She was the daughter of James David Dent and Carrie Frances Roller. Twin to Ray Eugene. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| DENT, Ina Oretha (CARNES) | Oct. 28, 1915 Garfield, Benton Co., AR |
Apr. 27, 2005 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Lindsey R. - Research Note: She was the daughter of John Q. Carnes born IN and McCaulie "Caulie" Charlotte Harris. She was employed with Beech Aircraft in Wichita, Kansas, and then moved to the Purdy area where she was a homemaker and dairy farmer. She married Lindsey R. Dent on September 16, 1933, in Cassville, and he preceded her in death. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Cloe, Bennie, and J. C. Carnes; and two sisters, Gracie and Gladys Carnes. | Dent Cemetery Records Father's Obit SS Claims Index Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| DENT, James F. | Jan. 30, 1935 Jacket, MO |
Feb. 4, 2018 Lacoba Nursing Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Purdy, Barry Co., MO resident. He was the son of Lindsey and Ina (Carnes) Dent. In 1954 he was united in marriage to Carolean Williams. Preceding him in death were his parents. Jim graduated high school at Washburn and then graduated from WTI. For several years he worked on airplanes for Boeing and moved back to southwest Missouri. He was a self-employed mechanic and for forty-three years drove a school bus at Purdy. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| DENT, Lindsey Roller | Mar. 30, 1910 OK |
Nov. 10, 1969 At Home, Rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Ina O. - Research Note: He was the son of James David Dent and Carrie Frances Roller. His wife Ina was the informant on the death certificate. | Dent Cemetery Records Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| DENT, Lorene Louenia | Oct. 10, 1922 MO |
Aug. 17, 1976 Jefferson Co., CO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of James David Dent and Carrie Frances Roller. SSDI gives her last address as Lakewood, Jefferson Co., CO. | SSDI Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| DENT, Ray Eugene | Oct. 10, 1921 MO |
Nov. 30, 1982 Hickory Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of James David Dent and Carrie Frances Roller. Twin to Elsie Nadene. Ray E. Dent, age 23, married Lillian Arminta "Lillie" Dalton, age 20, on May 16, 1945 in Benton Co., AR. Divorced. - Ray and Mable - Family Photo - Ray, Mable and Girls | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| DEPRIEST, Mary Angie (EDMISTON) | Jan. 23, 1854 IL |
June 18, 1911 Butterfield Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: A widow, she died of rheumatism. She was the daughter of Alexander W. Edmiston and Margaret Lewis. Informant was James Mc_____ (Should be Jennie McIntosh) of Purdy, MO. Stan's Note: Mary Depriest was my 2nd great grandmother. Mary's father's given name was Alexander W. Edmiston. The informant was Mary's married daughter Jennie McIntosh. Mary's mother was a Margaret Louis or Lewis. From the 1850 census for Edgar Co., IL, Mary's father was born in Blount Co., TN, and her mother was born in Scott Co., KY; Mary was the wife of Thomas Jefferson Depriest. | Death Certificate Census Jay Trace |
| DEPRIEST, Thomas Jefferson | Oct. 27, 1843 Washington co., AR |
May 12, 1911 Butterfield Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a married farmer at the time of his death. His father was Allen Depriest, born TN and his mother was Nancy Shannan, born KY. Nettie Depriest, Butterfield, MO, was the informant. Stan's Note: Thomas Depriest's death certificate reads that his mother was Nancy Shannan - should be Shannon with an "O". And the informant Nettie Depriest was his daughter. - May 25, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Gunter News: Uncle Jeff Depriest departed this life May 12th, 1911. Aged 67 years. He had been ailing for some time. He will be missed by his bereaved family, for they knew him as a loving husband and father. He leaves an invalid wife, three sons, and two daughters to mourn his death. But their loss is Heaven's gain. To the bereaved one we extend our heartfelt sympathy in their dark hours of grief. - Civil War Veteran | Death Certificate Jay Trace Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| DILBECK, Eunava Belle (STEVER) | Feb. 9, 1923 Mano, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 29, 2004 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Lloyd Oren - Inscription: "Married Dec. 19, 1941" - Research Note: Dau. of Chester Floyd and Ona Virgie (Holman) Stever, married Lloyd Oren Dilbeck on December 19, 1941, in Monett, and he preceded her in death on November 2, 1994. | Monett Times Nov. 1, 2004 Mary Homesley Photo Diana Cope |
| DILBECK, Lloyd Oren | July 21, 1920 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 2, 1994 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Eunava B. - Inscription: Married Dec. 19, 1941" - Research Note: He was the son of Arthur Oren Dilbeck and Edith Bell Writer. Barry County Treasurer, 1958-66, Presiding Judge, 1982 and re-elected 1986. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| DILBECK, Lynn Allen | August 9, 1947 Barry Co., MO |
July 21, 2023 At Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Lloyd Oren and Eunava Belle (Stever) Dilbeck. He was a man of great faith, and had been saved and baptized at an early age. Lynn was a graduate of the 1966 class of Purdy High School. He married Donna Thomas on July 15,1966; she survives. Education was very important to him; he felt an education was something no one could take away from you. He served on the Wheaton School Board for several years. Lynn farmed most of his life; he and Donna owned a dairy farm in Wheaton for several years. He enjoyed being on a tractor in the hayfield bailing hay and spent many summers doing so. Following his move from the farm, he worked at Fritz Implement Company and Tractor Supply Company. Lynn never met a stranger and was a man of his word. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his children and grandchildren. Additional survivors include two sons; one daughter; four grandsons; five granddaughters, three great-grandchildren; one brother; three sisters; several nephews, great-nephews, nieces and great-nieces; and a special companion, Java. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law Terry Mattlage, his father-in-law Lawton Thomas, and his mother-in-law Gertrude Thomas. | White Funeral Home and Crematory L. Pearce Findagrave |
| DILLEY, Ayers T. | Mar. 27, 1902 OK |
June 17, 1983 Hemphill Co., TX |
Research Note: SSDI gives his last address as Canadian, Hemphill Co., TX. SS number was issued in OK before 1951. He was the son of Robert A. and Lucinda E. Dilley. | SSDI Texas Death Index Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| DILLEY, Mary Ellen (CADDOLL) | Dec. 30, 1907 Decatur, TX |
Mar. 1, 1962 MO State Hosp., Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Martin Caddoll and Frances Lee Wh?ler. Wife of Ayers T. Dilley. 1930 Census, Clear Creek, Payne, Oklahoma - Mary and Ayres T. Dilley have been married about 2 years with no children. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| DINKINS, Carl Gordon | Mar. 9, 1905 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 7, 1936 Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate reads that Harry Dinkins, born KY, was his father. His mother was listed as Lillie Gurley, born Purdy, MO. He was a day laborer, age 31 years and 28 days old when he died. He was married and his wife was named Letha Dinkins. The cause of death was pulmonary tuberculosis. William Dinkins, Purdy, MO, was the informant. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Diana Cope |
| DODSON, Donna Jean (ROLLER) | Sept. 25, 1943 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
June 28, 2015 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Don Roller and Irene (Roden) Roller. On August 10, 1962, she was united in marriage to Morris Dodson. Preceding her in death were her parents. Donna grew up and received her education in Purdy, where she graduated from high school and then attended Draughon's Business College. She was a life-long resident of Purdy, before moving to Cassville four years ago. For several years she was a cashier at Wal-Mart and also baby sat in her home for many years. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| DODSON, Herbert Austin | Aug. 28, 1912 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 19, 2007 St. John's Hosp., Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Ruby A. - Inscription: "Married Jan 11, 1933" - Research Note: Herbert A. Dodson, age 94, of Purdy, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2007, at St. John's Hospital in Aurora. He was born Aug. 28, 1912, in Purdy, the son of the late Fletcher and Amy (Bennett) Dodson. He was a farmer and also retired from Jumping Jack Shoes. He was a founding member of Longview Methodist Protestant Church near Purdy. He married Ruby Ann Keeling on Jan. 1, 1933, in Butterfield. She preceded him in death in 1999. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Paul and Bill Dodson. - Another Photo | Cassville Democrat Apr. 26, 2007 Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace Photo Diana Cope |
| DODSON, John Copeland | Aug. 29, 1938 Rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 14, 2016 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Herbert and Ruby (Keeling) Dodson. Mr. Dodson was a 1956 graduate of Purdy High School and later was united in marriage to LouAnna Estes on June 11, 1960, in Purdy. John worked at R and M Industries in Purdy as an accountant for more than 40 years. He was a member of the United States National Guard as well as the National Rifle Association. John's final act was to give the gift of life through organ donation. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sue Bunnell, and son-in-law, Tim Reynolds. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| DODSON, Leslie Morris | Apr. 4, 1943 Rural Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
May 2, 2017 MO |
Research Note: Son of Paul and Pauline (Keeling) Dodson. He was a lifelong resident of Barry County. Morris married his high school sweetheart Donna Jean (Roller) Dodson on August 10th 1962 who preceded him in death in 2015. To this union were born two sons. Morris received his education beginning at Butterfield School and graduated from Purdy High School. After high school he attended Draughn Business College in Springfield and worked for the City of Springfield for a time. After moving back to Purdy he also worked a short time with his father-in-law on the Frisco Railroad which he would often talk about as he greatly enjoyed trains. Morris retired after working for over 40 years as a computer programmer at RM Industries in Purdy. Morris received a call to preach in 1978 and pastored several local churches over the years. He loved his Lord and was passionate about telling others not only through his preaching but by living a life pleasing to God. His greatest desire would be to see all his family and friends again someday in Heaven. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| DODSON, Paul L. | Jan. 23, 1916 Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 26, 2003 Monett Health Care, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Pauline G. - Inscription: "Married July 25, 1941" - Research Note: Paul L. Dodson, age 87, of Purdy, died April 26, 2003, at Monett Health Care Center following a long illness. Mr. Dodson was born January 23, 1916, in Barry County, and was a son of Fletcher C. and Amy (Bennett) Dodson. He was retired as office manager for Dick's Machinery in Purdy and was a member of Chapel of Restoration in Purdy. He married Pauline Keeling on July 25, 1941, in Barry County. He was preceded in death by one brother, Bill Dodson. - Another Photo | Monett Times Apr. 28, 2003 Donna Cooper Photos Diana Cope |
| DODSON, Pauline Genevieve (KEELING) | June 1, 1921 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 30, 2006 Cox Monett Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Paul L. - Inscription: "Married July 25, 1941" - Research Note: Pauline Dodson, age 84, of Purdy passed away Sunday, April 30, 2006, at Cox Monett. She was born June 1, 1921, in Purdy, to the late Jess James and Leora (Jones) Keeling. She married Paul Dodson on July 25, 1941, in Barry County and he preceded her in death April 26, 2003. She was a retired beautician. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Ruby Dodson and two brothers, Oliver Keeling and Brian Keeling. - Another Photo | Cassville Democrat May 4, 2006 Donna Cooper Photos Diana Cope |
| DODSON, Ruby Ann (KEELING) | Nov. 8, 1912 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 28, 1999 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Herbert A. - Inscription: "Married Jan. 11, 1933" - Research Note: She was a daughter of Jess and Leora (Jones) Keeling. She was a lifetime Purdy resident, a member of the Longview Methodist Church in Purdy, and a member of the Ladies Missionary Organization of the church. She married Herbert Dodson on January 1, 1933. | Monett Times Sept. 29, 1999 Mary Homesley Photo Diana Cope |
| DOSS, Betty Jo (MCCRACKEN) | Nov. 25, 1924 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 9, 2009 Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Rayno - Research Note: She was the daughter of the late Earl and Marie (Prewitt) McCracken. She was united in marriage to Rayno C. Doss on December 20, 1947, in Berryville, Arkansas. He preceded her in death November 15, 1993. Along with her parents and husband, Betty was also preceded in death by one son, Gary Lee Henderson; one daughter-in-law, Margaret Henderson; two brothers, Junior and Raydon McCracken; and three sisters, Nadine Thomas, Ruby Martin, and Wilma Bradford. | Monett Times Jay Trace Photo Diana Cope |
| DOSS, Rayno C. | Jan. 27, 1917 MO |
Nov. 15, 1993 MO |
SSW: Betty - Research Note: SSDI gives his last address as Monett, Barry Co., MO. He was the son of Oscar John Doss and Pauline A. Fellwock. | SSDI Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| DUFFY, August Cleo | Aug. 7, 1910 | Mar. 25, 1976 | Inscription: "TECH 5 US ARMY WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: SSDI gives his last address as Cassville, Barry Co., MO. SS number was issued in MO before 1951. Son of Frank H. Duffy and Dora Frances (Edwards) (Duffy) Kemp, buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery with her second husband John Edwin Kemp. | SSDI MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| DUFFY, Mary J. (HUBBLE) (HAYES) | Feb. 1, 1916 Mt. Home, Baxter Co., AR |
Jan. 28, 1981 MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Arley Hubble and Lizzy Snow. Mary Hubble first married Raymond Hayes on Dec. 8, 1936 in Mississippi Co., AR. She second married Cleo Duffy on July 19, 1946 in Cassville, Barry Co., MO. SSDI gives her last address as Cassville, Barry Co., MO. SS number issued in MO between 1959 and 1960. | SS Claims Index SSDI AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long Joplin Globe Linda Pearce Photo Diana Cope |
| DUMMIT, Debra Lynn | Sept. 22, 1964 | Sept. 22, 1964 | Inscription: "Baby Girl of Eddie and Glenna" - Another Photo | Photos Diana Cope |
| DUMMIT, Flora Pauline (PENNELL) | May 22, 1918 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 14, 2010 Red Rose Inn, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Beloved Mother of Eddie and Nancy" - Research Note: She was a daughter of William and Vida Belle (Lowe) Pennell. She was united in marriage to William Edwin "Abe" Dummit, who preceded her in death in October, 1985. She was also preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Lorene Ray and Freda Smith. She attended grade school at Gunter and continued her education at Butterfield where she graduated high school with the Class of 1937. For several years she owned two restaurants, one in Cassville and one in Butterfield, which she operated until she went to work for United Shoes, aka Jumping Jacks. In 1978, she retired from the shoe factory. Pauline continued to work at the health department, OACAC and Cassville schools until she was 85. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| DUMMIT, Glenna Sue (STURGELL) | Sept. 7, 1942 Cato, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 16, 2016 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Marlett and Dora (Black) Sturgell. On January 13, 1962, she was united in marriage to Eddie Dummit. Preceding her in death were her parents; one daughter, Debra Dummit; one brother, Bill Perriman and one sister, Jo Smith. Glenna grew up in Barry County where she received her education and graduated from Cassville High School. She was a homemaker and resided several years in Kansas. In 1992, she and her husband moved to the McDowell Community to make their home. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| DYER, Willa Dean "Peachie" (GRAY) | June 1, 1922 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
June 21, 1999 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Inscription: "Interred National Cemetery, Fort Scott, Kansas" - Research Note: Daughter of Joseph P. Gray and Mary C. Young, both buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. She was the wife of Glen Eldon Dyer. Her stone in the National Cemetery has inscription: "Wife of Sgt. Glen E. Dyer, USMC" | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| EDEN, Arthur Otis | Nov. 17, 1905 | Jan. 23, 1986 | SSW: Lois - Research Note: Arthur Otis Eden (1905-1986) was the son of Samuel Robert Eden (1872-1932) and Susan Melinda Holden (1869-1946). His Grandfather and Grandmother were Absalom Eden (1849-1879) and Martha M. Patton(1854-1921). His Great Grandfather and Great Grandmother were Jonathan J. Eden (1814-1892) and Rhoda Ann Blythe (1815-1860). Arthur married Lois Cantrell on April 10, 1925. Their son was Carl Eden (born 1926). | Note Mike Eden Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| EDEN, Carl Otis | May 24, 1926 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
July 19, 2003 Cox Monett Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: J. Christine - Inscription: "Married Sept 7, 1952" - Research Note: Carl Otis Eden, age 77, of Monett died Saturday, July 19, 2003, at Cox Monett Hospital. He was born on May 24, 1926, to Arthur Otis and Lois (Cantrell) Eden of Purdy. He was a retired truck driver from Jumping-Jacks Shoe Co. in Monett, and a member of Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church of Butterfield. He married Christine Sexton on Sept. 7, 1952, in Purdy, MO. | Monett Times July 22, 2003 Donna Cooper Photo Diana Cope |
| EDEN, Christopher Columbus | Jan. 19, 1874 Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 30, 1953 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Ella - Research Note: Son of Jonathan Eden and Malinda Jane (Stockton) (Martindale) Eden. Mrs. J. L. Stark of Wichita, KS was the informant on the death certificate. | Obit Headstone Betty J. Cooper Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| EDEN, David Ellis, M.D. | Oct. 15, 1940 Purdy,Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 18, 2020 At Home,Driftwood, TX |
Research Note: He was the son of Waldo and Ruth (Robbins) Eden. On January 6, 1971, in Rockdale, Maryland, he was united in marriage to Rahel JoAnn Burke. Preceding him in death were his parents Waldo and Ruth Eden, brother Dr. James Eden, sister Martha Hamilton; brother-in-law Ernest Cowherd, and grandson Jacob Fajuri. David grew up in Purdy, Missouri and graduated 2nd in his class in 1958. In 1962 he received his BA from University of Missouri in Columbia and continued there to receive his medical degree in 1967, graduating AOA (honors). He served his internship at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. After his internship he joined the United States Army and worked in the Third Surgical Hospital in Can Tho, Vietnam, where he met his wife Rahel. From 1970 until 1973, David completed his residency in Anesthesiology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He then moved to Austin, Texas and helped start Capital Anesthesiology Association (CAA) with long-time friend Dr. Denis Bowyer, and members of his Walter Reed Residency class. For 19 years, he was Chief of Anesthesia at Seton Medical Center, and for several years was president of Capital Anesthesia Association. He was named by Seton OB as "Father of the Epidural" and was named President Emeritus for Life by Capital of Anesthesiology Association. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| EDEN, Estel Grant | July 28, 1901 MO |
July 17, 1971 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Janice O. - Research Note: He was the son of Samuel Robert Eden and Susan Malinda Holder. He first married Ruth Naomi Allred who was still living in the 1940 Census with Estel and second married Janice O. Sullins and she was the informant on the death certificate. He worked for the railroad. Purdy, Barry Co., MO resident. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| EDEN, Janice O. (SULLINS) | Nov. 2, 1912 | Dec. 28, 1992 | SSW: Estel G. | Photo Diana Cope |
| EDEN, Jewell Christine (SEXTON) | Dec. 12, 1927 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
May 30, 2022 Mt. Vernon Place, Mt. Vernon, MO |
SSW: Carl O. - Inscription: "Married Sept. 7, 1952" - Research Note: Monett, MO resident. She was the daughter of Robert Newton Sexton and Gladys Irene Long. She was united in marriage on September 7, 1952 to Carl Eden; he preceded her in death on July 19, 2003. She was a retired bank teller having worked for UMB in Monett and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Monett. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| EDEN, Lois (CANTRELL) | Oct. 5, 1906 | Jan. 24, 1986 | SSW: Otis - Research Note: She was the daughter of Abraham L. Cantrell and Susan Amanda Irwin. Wife of Arthur Otis Eden. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| EDEN, Quoella June (McGINLEY) | May 17, 1922 | Nov. 17, 1944 | Research Note: She was the daughter of Estel Grant Eden and Ruth Naomi Allred. Living with her parents and husband Ralph Eugene McGinley in the 1940 census. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| EDEN, Ruth Jennette (ROBBINS) | June 28, 1907 | Feb. 17, 1995 | SSW: Waldo E. - Research Note: She was the daughter of Bert Robbins and Louella Harper. Mike's note: Ruth Jennette Robbins (1907-1995) married Waldo Emerson Eden (1904-1987) on February 4, 1928. Their children were Mary Jennette Eden (born 1930), James Emerson Eden (born 1931), Martha Lou Eden (1934-1989), David Ellis Eden (born 1940) and Jonathan Wayne Eden (born 1948). Ruth Robbins married Waldo Eden on Feb. 4, 1928 in Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO. | Note Mike Eden MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| EDEN, Samuel Robert | June 4, 1872 Benton Co., AR |
Dec. 25, 1932 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Susan M. - Research Note: Absalom Eden was given as his father's name on his death certificate. Matilda Patton was listed as his mother's name. Their birthplaces were unknown to the informant, Mrs. Malinda Eden, Purdy, MO. The cause of death was a ruptured appendix. Malinda Eden was given as his wife's name. - Mike's note: Samuel Robert Eden (1872-1932) was the son of Absalom Eden (1849-1879) and Martha Malinda "Belle" Patton (1854-1921). His Grandfather and Grandmother were Jonathan J. Eden (1814-1892) and Rhoda Ann Blythe (1815-1860). Samuel married Susan Melinda Holden (1869-1946) on December 25, 1895. Their children were Thomas Earl Eden (1898-1965), Estel Grant Eden (1901-1971), William Burl Eden (1903-1921), Arthur Otis Eden (1905-1986), Gladys Romellia Eden (1908-1982) and Mary Ella Lou Eden (1910-1910). - Wheaton Journal 1932 Samuel Robert Eden born June 4, 1872, died Dec. 25, 1932. Married Malinda Holder Dec. 25 1895. 4 children survive, Earl, Estel, Otis and Mrs. Noel Linebarger. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Note Mike Eden Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| EDEN, Sidney Ella (BRADLEY) | Feb. 7, 1874 Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 9, 1944 Barry Co. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Columbus - Research Note: According to her death certificate her husband was Columbus Eden. Her father was Frank Bradley, born KY, and her mother Susan Ping, born KY. The cause of death was ovarian cancer, right ovary. Columbus Eden, Purdy, MO, was the informant. - Betty's Post: Cassville Republican, Thursday Jan. 13, 1944. - Daughter of Francis M. Bradley and Susan Jane (Ping) Bradley. - Mike's notes: Sidney Ella Bradley (1874-1944) married Christopher Columbus Eden (1874-1953) on October 16, 1898. Their children were Doris Lizzy Eden (1899-1994), Carrie Lucille Eden (1901-1985), Joseph Elvin "Jack" Eden (1902-1983), Irple Zela Eden (1904-1985), Lelia Christine Eden (1907-1963) and Vivian Freda Eden(1909-1997). | Obit Headstone Betty J. Cooper Note Mike Eden Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| EDEN, Susan Malinda (HOLDER) | Oct. 13, 1869 WV |
Oct. 9, 1946 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Samuel R. - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that she was the widow of Samuel Robert Eden. She lived in rural Purdy in Corsicana Twp. and had lived in the community for 75 years. She was age 76 years, 11 months and 26 days old when she died. Her father was given as Thomas Holder, born WV, and her mother as Amanda Gifford, place of birth unknown to the informant, Mrs. Noel Linebarger, Purdy, MO. - Mike's notes: Susan Melinda Holden (1869-1946) married Samuel Robert Eden on December 25, 1895. Their children were Thomas Earl Eden (1898-1965), Estel Grant Eden (1901-1971), William Burl Eden (1903-1921), Arthur Otis Eden (1905-1986), Gladys Romellia Eden (1908-1982) and Mary Ella Lou Eden (1910-1910). | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Note Mike Eden Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| EDEN, Waldo Emerson | Jan. 29, 1904 | Sept. 13, 1987 | SSW: Ruth J. - Research Note: Mike's notes: Waldo Emerson Eden (1904-1987) was the son of Jonathan Eden (1868-1953) and Margaret Armitta West (1875-1911). He was the Grandson of William Marion Eden (1836-1915) and Mary Jane Martindale (1852-1904). Waldo married Ruth Jennette Robbins (1907-1995) on February 4, 1987. Their children were Mary Jennette Eden (born 1930), James Emerson Eden (born 1931), Martha Lou Eden (1934-1989), David Ellis Eden (born 1940) and Jonathan Wayne Eden (born 1948). | Note Mike Eden Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| EDEN, William Berle | Dec. 11, 1903 Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 13, 1921 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a school boy, farm hand, and diphtheria was the cause of death. He was the son of Samuel Eden born Benton Co., AR and Susan Malinda Holder born WV. His father was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| EDIE, Lowell James | Feb. 19, 1922 Mano, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 16, 2001 St. John's Hosp. Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Nadine Channel - Inscription: "June 21, 1941" - Research Note: Son of William David and Norma (Gautney) Edie. He was a carpenter and farmer and had lived in Purdy since 1953. He was preceded in death by one brother, Everett Edie. - Another Photo | Monett Times Feb. 18,2001 Mary Homesley Photos Diana Cope |
| EDIE, Opal Nadine (CHANNEL) | Feb. 23, 1923 Mano, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 6, 2009 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Lowell James - Inscription: "June 21, 1941" - Research Note: She was the second daughter of seven children, born to James R. and Grace (Wilson) Channel, in Mano, Missouri, who preceded her in death. Nadine was united in marriage to Lowell J. Edie, June 21, 1941. They lived there fifty-nine years together on a farm in Barry County, Missouri. She was employed by Johnston's in Cassville, Missouri for twenty years. She was preceded in death by her husband Lowell in 2001; two sisters, Marie Edie and Dollie Neal; one brother Billy R. Channel; two nephews, Jimmie and Billy Channel; and great-nephews, Seth Edie, and Josh Meyer. - Another Photo | Barry Co. Advertiser Oct. 14, 2009 Phyllis Long Photos Diana Cope |
| EDWARDS, Alvena Grace | May 12, 1911 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 20, 1911 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Cause of death listed as "diarrhea terminated in brain trouble." Father listed as W. D. Edwards, born in Abilene, KS and residing in Exeter, MO. Mother listed as Ina Jones of Viola, MO. | Death Certificate Jay Trace |
| ELAM, Alice (HADDOCK) | Feb. 25, 1867 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 6, 1946 Barry Co. Clinic Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Richard H. - Research Note: Alice was a daughter of Boone and Columbia Cornelia (Russell) Haddock. Alice was a descendant of Zachariah Haddock through her mother and through Zachariah's brother Charles, Sr., through her father. Her husband was the informant on the death certificate. Richard Elam married Alice Haddock on July 3, 1887 in Barry Co., MO. - March 23, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Personal and Local News: Judge and Mrs. R. H. Elam of Eagle Rock went to Springfield Sunday. Mrs. Elam is in a hospital there where an operation for tumor was to have been performed, Tuesday. Dr. S. W. Chandler went to Springfield, Tuesday, to assist with the operation. Mrs. Elam has been suffering for some time and a few weeks ago came to Cassville and remained a week for treatment. - April 20, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Personal and Local News: Judge R. H. Elam motored to Springfield last week and brought Mrs. Elam home Friday. She had been in Springfield for three weeks at a hospital where she had under gone an operation. She is rapidly recovering. | Family Records Donna Cooper Death Certificate Online Newspapers MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| ELAM, Richard Henry | May 2, 1865 Seneca, Newton Co., MO |
May 12, 1950 Barry Co. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Alice - Research Note: Richard was a son of James Henry and Louisa Marnitha Paralee (Rogers) Elam. Usual address was Eagle Rock, MO. Nadine Thompson of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - May 5, 1898, Cassville Republican - R. H. Elam of Eagle Rock was called Friday to see his sister, Mrs. Carl Sapp, of near Exeter, who is ill with hemorrhage of the lungs. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, October 24, 1901 - Richard Elam is camped up at the head of the river rounding up his cattle and chasing foxes. - January 27, 1906, Cassville Democrat - Dick Elam of Eagle Rock, went to Ochelata, I. T., Wednesday night, to visit his brother, John Elam, whom he has not seen for many years. - July 3, 1909, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Boon Haddock, an old and highly respected citizen, and his son-in-law Dick Elam of Eagle Rock, were in town, Saturday. - July 31, 1909, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Dick Elam of Eagle Rock, returned from Kansas City Tuesday morning. Mrs. Elam met him here Wednesday and they returned home that morning. - August 14, 1909, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - G. M. Brixey of near town, W. T. Ayers and Dick Elam of Eagle Rock shipped a car each of cattle to Kansas City, Sunday night. Will Ayers and Gib Dodson accompanied the cattle. - February 1, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Muncey News: R. H. Elam has the champion wolf dog. He started a wolf at John Bullington's near Beaver, Ark., Saturday morning some time before day and about 8 o'clock they were near the head of Roaring River. Come again we will try to kill it next time. - February 8, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Eagle Rock News: R. H. Elam has the champion wolf hounds. He has had several chases since he brought the dogs home. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, June 20, 1918 - Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stubblefield of near Eagle Rock transacted business in Cassville Saturday. They brought to the local market 260 pounds of nice wool of their own and 100 pound for Judge Elam. The price being paid for wool here by the Cassville Produce Co., is 60 cents per pound. | Family Records Donna Cooper Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| ELLIS, Ella (MURRAY) | Oct. 12, 1867 | Nov. 7, 1943 | Research Note: Ella Ellis, age 31, married Isaac Murray, age 39, on Mar. 27, 1900 in Barry Co., MO. Divorced in the 1910 Census, Liberty, Barry, Missouri - Ella Ellis, age 40, divorced, mother of 7 children, 6 living, born MO, farmer; Ethel E. Phipps, daughter, married once 5 years, mother of 2 children, 2 living, born MO; Etta S. Ellis, daughter, age 20, born MO; Emmett E. Ellis, son, age 18, born MO; Lily E. Ellis, daughter, age 13, born KS; Julian E. Murray, son, age 7, born MO; Herschel C. Phipps, grandson, age 4, born MO; Earlpe J. Phipps, granddaughter, age 2, born MO; John S. Phipps, son-in-law, age 31, married twice, married 5 years presently, born IL. | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| ENGLAND, Edward Joseph | No Date | Mar. 2, 1974 | Inscription: "Infant" | Photo Diana Cope |
| ENGLAND, Jacob "Jake" A. | 1856 Knox Co., TN |
Dec. 3, 1936 304 Pearl St., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Sarah L. - Research Note: His death certificate reads that his father's name was James England. His mother's name and the birthplaces of both of his parents was unknown to the informant, Mrs. W. T. Gray, 304 Pearl St., Monett, MO. Researchers all seem to agree that he was the son of Ira E. England, not James, and his mother was Polly Roller. - Census and other family researchers say he was the son of Ira E. England and Mary Polly Roller and that he was born in Scott Co., VA. - 1860 Census, Scott Co., Virginia Jacob is 5 years old with parents Ira age 35 and Mary age 35; siblings Jackson age 9, Telitha age 7, Barlow age 4, Monroe, age 2, and Walker age 4 months. - May 5, 1898, Cassville Republican - Shady Grove News: Jake England and his two daughters visited at Monett Saturday and Sunday. - July 1, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Butterfield News: Mrs. Will Gray of Strafford, Mo., visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jake England and other relatives here last week. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Census Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| ENGLAND, Morris Edward | Dec. 6, 1904 | July 5, 1972 | SSW: Omah B. - Research Note: He was the son of Edward Francis England and Lillie A. Burchett. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| ENGLAND, Nelsie (HILBURN) (SOOTER)(MARLOW) (MARLOW) | Nov. 11, 1894 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 23, 1986 MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Thomas Jefferson Hilburn and Mary Frances Holman. Nelsie Hilburn, age 17, first married Sanford V. Sooter, age 23, on Mar. 17, 1912 in Butterfield, Barry Co., MO. Mrs. Nelsie Sooter, age 20, married John E. Marlow, age 37, on Dec. 14, 1914 in Barry Co., MO. - August 26, 1915, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO - Butterfield News: Jno. Marlow who lives in the Gunter district is seriously ill with typhoid fever. - September 9, 1915, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO - Butterfield News: A Mr. Marlow of South Dakota is here looking after the estate of his brother, John Marlow, dec'd - Dec. 28, 1916, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO - Licenses to Wed: A. F. Marlow, 38, Garreston, S. D. and Nelsie Marlow, 22, Cassville. - Nelsie is found in the 1930 Census, Missouri, Barry, Flat Creek with Arthur F. Marlow, head, age 51, age at first marriage 38, born IA, parents born IL, Nelsie, wife, age 35, age at first marriage 18, born MO, parents born AR. - Dec. 28, 1916, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO Licenses to Wed: A. F. Marlow, 38, Garreston, S. D. and Nelsie Marlow, 22, Cassville. - Arthur and John Marlow were brothers and are buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. | Census Online Newspapers SS Claims Index MO Marriage Records Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| ENGLAND, Omah Bell (HIGGS) | Aug. 31, 1905 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 7, 2002 Lacoba Nursing Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Morris E. - Research Note: Dau. of William and Ada Bell (Strother) Higgs, married Morris Edward England on Dec. 1, 1923, in Purdy, and he preceded her in death July 5, 1972. She was preceded in death by one son, Eddie England; one daughter, Velma Martin; and two brothers, Earl Higgs and Bryan Higgs. | Monett Times Feb. 8, 2002 Mary Homesley Photo Diana Cope |
| ENGLAND, Ona | Apr. 19, 1886 | May 12, 1918 | Research Note: She was the daughter of Jacob England and Sarah Lavina Dillworth. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| ENGLAND, Sarah Lavina (DILLWORTH) | Dec. 30, 1861 Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 11, 1938 304 Pearl St., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Jake A. - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that Jacob A. England was her husband. Her father was Tom Dillworth, born TN, and her mother Jane Bradley, and her place of birth was unknown to the informant, Mrs. W. T. Gray, Monett, MO. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Diana Cope |
| ENGLAND, William Eddie | Apr. 12, 1931 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 22, 1988 MO |
Research Note: Son of Morris E. England and Omah B. Higgs. William Eddie England age 33 of Purdy, MO married Jocelene Ruth England age 31 of Cassville, MO on Mar. 26, 1965 in Wheaton, Barry Co., MO. - Military Stone | SS Claims Index MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| EUBANKS, Arthur Elmore | July 18, 1885 Barry Co., MO |
1912 | Inscription: "Son of C. J. and M. J." - Research Note: Arthur Elmore was born in Barry Co. was a son of Charles Jasper Eubanks born 1864 in Madison Co., AR, and Martha Jane McComas, born 1868 in Barry Co. He had a brother born in Kansas in 1893 and 2 brothers born in Oklahoma in 1896 and 1898. 1900 he was in Barry Co. and in 1902 he immigrated to the Shellbrook area of Saskatchewan in 1902 with his parents and siblings. Arthur was still in Saskatchewan for the census in 1911. In 1912 this article was published, February 15, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican, "Cato News: Arthur Eubanks has been visiting his aunt, Mrs. William Henson, and took sick but is improving. His home is in Canada." There appears to be no MO death certificate for him. - Arthur Elmore Eubanks was born in Barry Co., MO to Charles Jasper Eubanks age 20 and Martha Jane Eubanks age 17. In 1900 Census, Butterfield, Barry, Missouri, he is age 14 with his parents Charles and Martha. | Census records MO birth record Treasured Memories by Shellbrook South Book Committee Barry County MOGenWeb Stan McKay MO Birth Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| FAIN, George Lewis | June 22, 1866 Christian Co., MO |
Sept. 10, 1939 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Lucy E. - Research Note: His wife was Lucy E. and he was a retired farmer. Son of William W. Fain born Townsend Co., IL and Caroline Phillips born Brookline, MO. Lester Fain of Avilla, MO was the informant on the death certificate. There are 2 different ages for George in the following articles: - Aug. 12, 1897, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO Licensed to Wed: George L. Fain, 20, Fairland, I. T. and Lucy Hodge, Cassville. - MO marriage records: George L. Fain age 26 married Lucy Hodge age 20 on Aug. 5, 1897 in Barry Co., MO. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| FAIN, Isaac Reaves, Rev. | Sept. 18, 1838 Johnson Co., IL |
Jan. 15, 1917 MO |
Research Note: Son of Jesse Fain born 1794 in Georgia and Nancy Doyal. - Isaac R. Fain married Catherine Elizabeth Bowman on Mar. 1, 1857 in Greene Co., MO. Possibly divorced. - Married Lucinda Josephine (Knight) Williams Oct. 2, 1884 in Webster Co., MO according to researcher Carmen Johnson. - Married Mrs. Amanda Kirkendall on Mar. 6, 1904 in Pineville, McDonald, Missouri (Divorced). - Isaac R. Fain married Sarah Margaret (Leigh) Perry on Oct. 8, 1909 in Bengal, Christian Co., MO. - Civil War Draft Registrations Records: Isaac R. Fain, age 25, farmer, born IL, 60th IL Vol., Co. U - Civil War Pension Index: Sarah M. Fain applied for Isaac's Civil War Pension after his death. | MO Marriage Records Pension Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| FAIN, Lester Noah | May 8, 1903 McCune Brooks Hosp., Carthage, Jasper Co., MO |
Oct. 13, 1970 | SSW: Lulah B. - Research Note: He was the son of George Lewis Fain and Lucy Eliza Hodge. He was a barber and resident of Avilla, Jasper Co., MO. His wife was Lulah B. Harvey and she was the informant on the death certificate. Cause of death was muscular dystrophy. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| FAIN, Lucy Eliza (HODGE) | Apr. 7, 1877 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 16, 1962 At Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: George L. - Research Note: George L. Fain age 26 married Lucy Hodge age 20 on Aug. 5, 1897 in Barry Co., MO. She was the daughter of Patrick Henry Hodge and Nancy Tabitha Brooks, both buried at Washburn Prairie. Mrs. Beulah Ramsey of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Jan. 8, 1914, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO Washburn News: Mrs. George Fain and children of Deerling, Kan., are visiting her parents, Rev. and Mrs. P. H. Hodge. From here they will go to Southern Illinois to join her husband where they will make their future home. - January 3, 1918, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Rev. P. H. Hodge spent Xmas with his daughter, Mrs. G. L. Fain, at Butterfield. - February 7, 1918, Cassville Republican - Mrs. P. H. Hodge has been very sick for several days. Her daughter, Mrs. Fain, of Butterfield is nursing her. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| FAIN, Lulah B. (HARVEY) | Oct. 22, 1906 MO |
July 8, 1996 Carthage, Jasper Co., MO |
SSW: Lester N. - Research Note: She was the daughter of Alonzo F. Harvey and Letha May Burkett. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| FAIN, Oren Orville | Aug. 14, 1901 | Mar. 25, 1919 Bartlesville, OK |
Research Note: He was the son of George L. Fain and Lucy Hodge. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Jan. 16, 1919 - Raymond Ramsey and wife are moving to Bartlesville, Okla., where he has employment. Oren Fain of Butterfield has also gone there to work. - Cassville Republican, April 3, 1919 - Oren, 17 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Fain of Bartlesville, Okla., died at Bartlesville Tuesday of last week. His body was brought to Butterfield for interment. The funeral services were held Thursday, conducted by Rev. J. T. Brattin. Oren was a grandson of Rev. P. H. Hodge of Washburn and a nephew of Thos. J. Hodge of near Exeter. The cause of his death was pneumonia. - Another Photo | Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| FARR, Ellis Hugh | Feb. 13, 1884 MS |
July 17, 1930 | SSW: Mammie - Research Note: Ellis registered for the draft on Sept. 12, 1918 at age 35. His address was YMCA, Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., KS and he was employed at the MO Pacific RR as a locomotive fireman. His nearest relative was Verna Osborn of Mobby (Moberly), MO. - 1920 Census, Missouri, Jackson, Kansas City Ward 6, District 94 - Ellis is living in a hotel, married. Age 37, father born MS and mother born NC. - 1930 Census, Kansas, Miami, Osawatomie, District 8 - Ellis H. Farr, age 47, married at age 35, born MS, father born NC, mother MS; Mammie, wife, age 38, married at age 27, born MO, parents born MO. | WW I Draft Reg. Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| FARR, Mammie C. | Nov. 10, 1889 MO |
July 25, 1982 | SSW: Ellis H. | Photo Diana Cope |
| FERGUSON, Atrel Ilene (BLACK) | Mar. 28, 1918 | Apr. 9, 1973 | SSW: Aubrey Waple - Research Note: She was the daughter of Earl Byron Black and Lelia Marie Cagle. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| FERGUSON, Aubrey Waple, Rev. | June 1, 1916 Webb City, Jasper Co., MO |
Sept. 14, 2013 Webb City Health and Rehab., Webb City, Jasper Co., MO |
SSW: Atrel L. - Research Note: He was the son of Fred Ferguson and Celia May Stewart. He had lived in the Joplin area since 1988. He was a minister of Apostolic Faith Churches from 1947 until 1993. He pastored in Meade, Kansas; Big Spring, Texas; Hardesty, Oklahoma; Dumas, Texas; Balko, Oklahoma; Pampa, Texas; Hempstead, Texas; Cave Springs, Arkansas; Bethpage, Missouri, and finally at Mt. Pleasant Church in Butterfield, Missouri, where he pastored a total of 15 years. Waple married Atrel I. Black on June 9, 1934 in Webb City. She preceded him in death on April 9, 1973. He married Norma Sue (Snow) Beaver on June 16, 2000 in Joplin. In addition to his parents and wife, Atrel, Waple was preceded in death by a daughter, Janice Cassity; three brothers, Ernest, Derald and Earl; and one sister, Rovetta Ferguson. | Census Parker Mortuary Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| FERGUSON, Azie (McNALLY) | Feb. 21, 1872 | Feb. 2, 1902 | SSW: Thomas - Research Note: Mary Azie was the daughter of Peter McNally and Emily Jane Smith. - Cassville Republican, March 21, 1895 - Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ferguson of Butterfield last their baby, by death, Thursday. | Census Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| FERGUSON, Cleta A. (GIPSON) | May 27, 1916 | Nov. 28, 2006 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: David E. - Inscription: "Married July 14, 1934" - Research Note: She was a daughter of Eunice and Allie (Terry) Gipson. She married David Earnest Ferguson on July 14, 1934, and he preceded her in death November 6, 2003. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Loudean Gipson and Juline Young; and one brother, Noal Gipson. - Another Photo | Monett Times Photo Jay Trace Photo Diana Cope |
| FERGUSON, David Ernest | Mar. 7, 1913 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
Nov. 6, 2003 Monett Health Care, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Cleta A. - Inscription: "Married July 14, 1934" - Research Note: Earnest Ferguson, age 90, a lifetime resident of Purdy, died at 10 p.m., Thursday, November 6, 2003, at Monett Health Care Center in Monett following a short illness. He was born on March 7, 1913, in Rocky Comfort, and was a son of the late Fred and Celia (Stewart) Ferguson. He was a dairy and beef farmer, and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Purdy. He married Cleta Gipson on July 14, 1934, in Purdy. He was preceded in death by one brother, Derald Ferguson. - Another Photo | Monett Times Nov. 7, 2003 Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace Photo Diana Cope |
| FERGUSON, Flora N. (HANKINS) | Nov. 11, 1887 | Aug. 17, 1972 | SSW: W. Horace - Research Note: Flora was a teacher and the daughter of Samuel Hankins and Deborah Elizabeth Vineyard. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| FERGUSON, Opal M. | July 23, 1904 | Dec. 3, 1904 | Inscription: "Dau of C. A. and M. L." | Photo Diana Cope |
| FERGUSON, Thomas | May 25, 1869 MO |
Apr. 13, 1948 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Azie - Research Note: He was widowed at the time of his death. Residence was Butterfield, Barry Co., MO and he had an apparent heart attack. He was a farmer and the son of William Ferguson and Mary Bayless. Mrs. Ray Dingler of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Thomas first married Mary Azie McNally died in 1902. He second married Nancy Jane Wade. - In the 1880 Census, Missouri, Barry, Shoal Creek William's wife is given as Nancy Jane age 38 and Thomas is 1 year old. - 1880 Census, Shoal Creek, Barry, MO William's wife is Joanna age 32 with Thomas age 11. - 1910 Census, MO, Barry, Butterfield, District 0002 - Thomas Ferguson, age 40, married twice, present marriage 4 years, born MO, father born TN, mother AL, general store merchant; Nancy J., wife, age 42, married twice, present marriage 4 years, mother of 4 children all living, not known where parents were born, hotel proprietor. - 1920 Census, Butterfield, Barry, MO Thomas Ferguson age 50, wife Nancy J. age 52, Lona M. age 12 daughter, with Thomas' father William age 87. - May 11, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ferguson received a telegram Sunday announcing the death of Mrs. Ferguson's niece Miss Jossie Brown of Springfield. - June 22, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Butterfield News: Mrs. T. W. Wade and daughter, Mrs. Arthur Moses, of Springfield visited their daughter and sister, Mrs. Thos. Ferguson, from Saturday until Tuesday. - August 29, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Butterfield News: Tom Wallace and family returned to Republic after a visit with his mother, Mrs. Tom Ferguson. - April 30, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Butterfield News: Mrs. Tom Ferguson was called to Republic last Wednesday to her son's and found her little grandchild very ill and it passed away in a short time. We extend our sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Wallace. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, February 6, 1919 - Miss Columbia Gentry was visiting her uncle, Tom Ferguson, at Purdy last week. | Death Certificate Census Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| FERGUSON, William Horace | Oct. 22, 1883 AR |
Nov. 11, 1970 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Flora N. - Research Note: He was the son of Richard Franklin Ferguson and Emily Cornelia Gay. His wife was Flora Hankins and she was the informant on the death certificate. Resident of Butterfield, Barry Co., MO. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| FINN, Eugene Franklin | Nov. 29, 1901 MO |
Aug. 10, 1961 Scroggins Nursing Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Joseph M. Finn and Ora Lea Fryer/Frier. His wife was Mildred. Usual residence was rural Stark City, Newton Co., MO. Navy veteran and insurance salesman. Joe Swinney of Stark City, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| FINN, Ora Lee (FRIAR) | Nov. 18, 1874 AR |
Jan. 9, 1968 MO |
Research Note: She was the wife of Joseph M. Finn and the mother of Eugene F. Finn. She married Joseph on May 17, 1896 in Carroll Co., AR and was the daughter of William Harvey "Henry" Fryer/Friar and Katherine Bolin. | Census AR Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| FINNEY, James Olen | June 20, 1922 Tuskegee, Creek Co., OK |
Feb. 28, 1993 | SSW: Mary Frances - Research Note: SSDI gives his last address as Bentonville, Benton Co., AR. He was the son of Elbridge Elery Finney and Doda Mae Pullen. James Olen Finney, age 21, first married Macie Mae Cuniford, age 18, on July 27, 1944 in Benton Co., AR. James Finney, age 24, married Frances Sullivan, age 22, on Aug. 15, 1946 in Benton Co., AR. | SSDI Census SS Claims Index AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| FINNEY, Karey Olin | Aug. 18, 1948 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 20, 1978 MO |
Research Note: He was the son of James Olen and Mary Frances Finney. His wife was Wanda Still. They had 4 children. SSDI gives his last address as Cassville, Barry Co., MO. | SSDI Phyllis Long Family Elle Finney Photo Diana Cope |
| FINNEY, Mary Frances (SULLIVAN) | July 19, 1924 | Jan. 6, 1980 | SSW: James Olen - Research Note: James Finney, age 24, married Frances Sullivan, age 22, on Aug. 15, 1946 in Benton Co., AR. | AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| FISHER, Dustin Dakota | Aug. 17, 1994 | Jan. 6, 1996 | Inscription: "Our Little Angel" | Photo Diana Cope |
| FLESHER, Carrie Gladys (BRYSON) | Nov. 26, 1901 TX |
Feb. 26, 1987 Shallote, Brunswick Co., NC |
SSW: Euliss S. - Research Note: She was the daughter of John Nelson Bryson and Ida Viola Tegge. | Census NC Death Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| FLESHER, Euliss Samuel | Sept. 29, 1898 Thalia, Foard Co., TX |
Aug. 12, 1989 Shallote, Brunswick Co., NC |
SSW: C. Gladys - Research Note: Euliss was widowed and age 90 at the time of his death. He was the son of John Rader Flesher and Mary Savanah Teel. Euliss and Carrie's daughter Norma Vee Bryson is also buried at Mt. Pleasant. | Census NC Death Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| FLY, Baron Decalb "D. C." | Nov. 4, 1834 Maury Co., TN |
May 1, 1917 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Margaret J. - Research Note: He was a son of Jeremiah Nicholas and Nancy A. (Oakley) Fly. The death certificate has Nancy's maiden name as Henry. The cause of death was Bright's Disease. William Fly Jr., Purdy, MO, was the informant. Records indicate that he went by the initials of D. C. Fly. He was a Civil War veteran fighting on the Union side. D. C. Fly and Margaret Woodward were married on Oct. 6, 1853 in Barry Co., MO. - Cassville Democrat, March 3, 1917 - D.C. FLY PASSES AWAY AT HOME NEAR PURDY MAY 1ST - Another draft has been made from earth to Heaven and there a splendid reward awaits the descendent for an exemplary life lived while so journeying on this mundane sphere. It is consoling to the relatives and friends of the deceased to know that he lived the life that will be rewarded "over there" as prescribed by the blessed Book of books. D.C. Fly died at his home 3 miles southwest of Purdy, near Mt. Joy Church, Tuesday, May 1, 1917, of kidney trouble, aged 83 years, 5 months and 27 days. He was born in Maury county, Tennessee, November 4, 1834, and was a son of the late Mr. J. N. and Mrs. Nancy (Oakley) Fly. In the year 1839, the parents moved to Barry county and located on Joys Creek, about 1 1/2 miles east of Gadfly now Corsicana, where the decedents grew to manhood. On October 6, 1853, Mr. Fly and Miss Margaret J. Woodward were married and two sons and three daughters were born, who are Wm., Samuel and Miss Louisa Fly and Mrs. John Combs of near Purdy and Mrs. Sherman Francis of Pioneer, all high respected citizens. The wife and mother died several years ago and went to the "glory land" and there was a beacon light for the remainder of the family. He was a brother of the Hon. Wm. A. Fly of Purdy, Mrs. Paralee J. Woodward of the Clark School district and Mrs. Michael Horine of this city. Mr. Fly was an unassuming man, very quiet and retired; attended strictly to his own business and was held in high estimation by all who knew him, on account of his splendid honor and integrity. The funeral was preached Wednesday at New Church by Rev. Daugherty of the Presbyterian Church, of which Mr. Fly had been a member for years, where a large number of relatives and friends assembled to pay the last tribute of love and respect. The remains were interred in the cemetery there. - Record of Service Card, Civil War, 1861-1865 - Name: FLY, DEKALB C. Rank: Private Conflict: Civil War Side: Union Organization: Enrolled Missouri Militia Name of Unit: 74th Regiment E.M.M. Company: A Period of Service: Sept 25, 1864 - Nov. 14, 1864 Commander: Capt. McDaniel Note: Served 51 days Record Group: Office of Adjutant General Series Title: Record of Service Card, Civil War, 1861-1865 Enrolled Springfield, MO in May 1864. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Goodspeed's History Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| FLY, Louisa Jane | June 4, 1866 MO |
Feb. 14, 1946 Fairview, Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate reads that D. C. Fly, born MO, was her father. Her mother was Margaret Woodward, born MO. She was age 79 years, 8 months and 10 days old when she died. The informant was Mrs. W. S. Francis, Fairview, MO. - Wheaton Journal, February 21, 1946 - Louisa Jane Fly was born near Purdy, Mo., June 4, 1866 and departed this life at the home of her sister, Mrs. W. S. Francis, with whom she had lived for the past 29 years. She was the daughter of the late DeCalb and Margaret Fly. She was converted at the age of 19 and united with the Presbyterian Church at Mt. Joy. She lived a very quiet and unassuming life but always enjoyed visiting with neighbors and friends. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Nancy C. Combs of Kingman, Kan., and Mrs. W. S. Francis of Fairview, Mo.; also by four nieces and many other relatives. She was preceded in death by two brothers, William N. Fly and Samuel M. Fly. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| FLY, Margaret Jane (WOODWARD) | June 18, 1835 | Dec. 23, 1904 | SSW: Decalb - Inscription: "His Wife" - Research Note: She was the daughter of William and Jane Woodward. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| FLY, Sarah L. (COMBS) | Feb. 9, 1864 AR |
Feb. 17, 1953 Burge Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Sarah was a daughter of Simon Wheeling and Emily Jane (Stephens) Combs. The death certificate gives her mother's name as Jean Stephens. Maude Burrows, Springfield, MO, was the informant. The cause of death was cancer. She was the wife of William N. Fly - Springfield Daily News, February 18, 1953 - Mrs. Sarah L. Fly, 89, of 1031 East Elm, widow of the late William N. Fly, died at 4 p.m. yesterday in Burge Hospital. She had been ill for several years. Mrs. Fly, whose husband died in 1939, is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Maude Burrows of North Nettleton and Mrs. Eula Blankenship of 440 South Weller; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. - February 22, 1908, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Purdy News: Wheelin Combs is very sick, at his daughters, Mrs. Will Fly. - Plot Stone | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Obit Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| FLY, William Nicholas | Mar. 20, 1859 MO |
Dec. 3, 1939 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate reads that his father was D. C. Fly and his mother Margaret Woodward. Their birthplaces were unknown to the informant, Eula Blankenship, Springfield, MO. His stone gives his birth year as 1858 and not 1859 as the death certificate reads. Sarah L. Fly was given as his wife's name. He was a retired farmer. He was age 80 years, 8 months and 13 days old when he died. - Monett Times, December 4, 1939 - RETIRED BARRY COUNTY FARMER PASSES AWAY - William N. Fly Dies At His Home In Springfield Sunday Evening - William N. Fly, 80 years old, retired Barry county farmer, died in his home in Springfield at 7:10 o'clock last night. He had been in poor health for some time. Mr. Fly lived most of his life in Barry county. He came to Springfield when he retired several years ago. Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Klingner Funeral Home are incomplete, but burial will be in the Mount Pleasant cemetery south of Monett. Survivors include the widow, Sarah L. Fly; two daughters, Mrs. J. Burrows and Mrs. H. R. Blankenship of Springfield; a brother Sam L. Fly of Sawyer, Kansas; three sisters, Mrs. J. Combs, of Sawyer, Kansas, and Miss Lou Fly and Mrs. W. S. Francis of Pioneer, Missouri; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. - Plot Stone | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| FORGEY, Morris E. | Jan. 23, 1932 Seligman, Barry Co., MO |
June 14, 2001 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Norma J. - Inscription: "Married Sept. 12, 1952" - Research Note: Son of Elige L. and Winnie (Bowman) Forgey, buried at Roller Cemetery, Gateway, Benton Co., AR. He was a graduate of Wheaton High School. He was a self-employed truck driver and a veteran of the Korean conflict. He was a member of the Wheaton City Council, the Baptist Church in Ridgley, and Tom Wolfe Post 4207 Monett Veterans of Foreign Wars. - Military Stone - Inscription: "CMSN US NAVY KOREA" - Another Photo | Monett Times June 18, 2001 Mary Homesley Photo Jay Trace Photo Diana Cope |
| FORGEY, Norma Jean (MCTEER) | May 24, 1934 Fairview, Newton Co., MO |
Oct. 24, 2006 Cox Monett Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Morris E. - Inscription: "Married Sept. 12, 1952" - Research Note: Norma Jean Forgey, age 72, of Wheaton, died October 24, 2006, at Cox Monett Hospital. She was born May 24, 1934, in Fairview, and was a daughter of Jess and Alta (Scott) McTeer. She worked at Dale's IGA, Kraft Milk Plant, Wheaton Livestock Auction, and as secretary for 38 years at Vollenweiders Orchard. She was a member of the Baptist Church in Ridgley. She married Morris E. Forgey on September 12, 1952, in Bentonville, Arkansas, and he preceded her in death June 14, 2001. - Another Photo | Monett Times Oct. 26, 2006 Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace Photo Diana Cope |
| FOSSE, Earl Oliver | Dec. 2, 1922 WA |
Feb. 15, 1986 | SSW: Ellen I. - Research Note: He was the son of Erling O. Fosse, born Norway, and Stella Johanna Folie, born MN, Fosse. SSDI gives his last address as Cassville, Barry Co., MO. SSN issued through the Railroad Board. In 1930 Census, the family is in Quillayute, Clallam, Washington. | SSDI Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| FOSSE, Ellen Ione (McINTIRE) | Jan. 25, 1932 IA |
Mar. 4, 1997 MO |
SSW: Earl O. - Research Note: She was the daughter of Charles Wayne McIntire and Olive Marie Baxter. SSDI gives her last address as Cassville, Barry Co., MO. SSN was issued in CA before 1951. | SSDI SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| FOULKE, Douglas E. | Dec. 20, 1909 Pratt, Pratt Co., KS |
Dec. 9, 1994 | SSW: Mae - Research Note: SSDI gives his last address as Ellisville, Jones Co., MS. SSN issued in MO. He was the son of Myron Sayles Foulke and Lenora Perdita Combs. | SSDI Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| FOULKE, Mae (HOWERTON) (PHILLIPS) | May 4, 1909 | Sept. 17, 1988 | SSW: Douglas - Research Note: SSDI gives her last address as Ellisville, Jones Co., MS. SSN issued in MO. Daughter of Peter Albert Howerton and Nancy Emily Holder. Mae first married Harvey David Phillips. Douglas E. Foulke, age 42, married Mae Phillips, age 42, on Mar. 19, 1952 in Benton Co., AR. Residence for both was Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS. | SSDI Census AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| FRANKLIN, Ethel M. (RAMSEY) | 1890 OK |
No Date | SSW: Roy C. - Research Note: She was the daughter of Dolon Randolph Ramsey and Mattie Lucinda Sanders. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| FRANKLIN, Roy C. | June 28, 1889 Forsyth, Taney Co., MO |
Jan. 29, 1955 Wheaton Hosp., Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Ethel M. - Research Note: His stone reads that his name was Roy, and his death certificate reads it was Ray. His father was given as William Franklin and his mother as Dora Dennison. Ethel Franklin was the informant. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Diana Cope |
