Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
AKA: New Church Cemetery
Surnames G
SSW = Shares Stone With
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARNER, Blanche N. (LOWE) | July 29, 1903 Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO |
Oct. 19, 2003 Kearney, Clay Co., MO |
SSW: Joel - Research Note: She was the daughter of Francis and Florida (Roberts) Lowe. She received her nursing license at Burge Hospital in Springfield in 1954, and she retired from Shawnee Mission Hospital in 1971. She married Joel Garner in August of 1948, and he preceded her in death. She was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. | Monett Times Oct., 22, 2003 Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GARNER, Joel | Apr. 9, 1908 Calico Rock, Izard Co., AR |
Aug. 4, 1948 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Blanche - Research Note: He was the son of Henry Garner and Annetta Rector both born in Newburg, AR. His wife was Blanche (Lowe) Garner and she was the informant on the death certificate. He had been in the community for 10 years. He was a WW II veteran. His tombstone has the birth year 1908. Death certificate has 1909. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GARRETT, Alma Bernice (LEMONS) | Sept. 5, 1950 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
May 24, 2010 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Cassville, MO resident. Daughter of Jesse and Blanche (Mackin) Lemons. Wife of Ronald Lemons. Alma received her education at Purdy, where she graduated from high school. She lived in Barry County for many years, living in Exeter, Purdy, Butterfield and had lived in Cassville since 1977. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| GARRETT, John Hutchinson | Dec. 28, 1900 Frankland, NE |
Apr. 1, 1976 MO |
SSW: Sarah - Research Note: He was the son of Henry Husted Garrett and Ella Spencer. SSDI gives his last address as Butterfield, Barry Co., MO, issued through the railroad board. John Garrett, age 21, first married Sara Caudle, age 18, on Nov. 13, 1921 in Washington Co., AR. Second wife was Ida M. Linebarger. | SSDI Census AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GARRETT, Sara Edith (CAUDLE) | Feb. 20, 1903 Washington Co., AR |
July 7, 1931 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: John - Research Note: She was the wife of John H. Garrett and the daughter of Edgar T. Caudle born Washington Co., AR and Mettie Hays born IL. Cause of death was due to child birth. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GARRETT, Sharon K. (STEWART) (SCOTT) | June 6, 1946 Lowry City, MO |
Feb. 2017 Osceola, MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Hazel Hillegas and Shandy Stewart. She was united in marriage to Glen Garrett in 1985. After graduating from Lowry City High in 1964 Sharon worked at Richards-Gebaur Air Reserve Station in Grandview Missouri. In 1982 she moved to Purdy Missouri and purchased the Monett Bowl which she owned and operated until 1984. Sharon's head for business lead her to purchase the well-loved children's clothing store, The Trunk, also in Monett. She loved the retail environment and enjoyed dressing the generations of children in the 31 years she owned the store. During this time, she continued to build her roots in the community as a President of the Monett Chamber of Commerce, participation in the annual Festival of Lights Celebrations, and was elemental in the building of the 1st State Bank Monett branch in the early 1990s alongside her husband Glen Garrett, which has since grown to 5 banking locations across southwest Missouri. Sharon sold the trunk in 2014 and turned her focus on a new business venture when she purchased The UPS store in Branson West. Sharon served on The Missouri Tourism Committee, President of the Precious Moments Club, and Served on the Monett Downtown Betterment Committee. Sharon was proceeded in death by her parents Shandy and Hazel Stewart as well as her siblings Kenneth Stewart, Norma Thompson, Imogene Thomason, and Shandy Stewart Jr. | Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| GAUSS, Dustin M. | Oct. 7, 1980 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Jun. 27, 2011 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Mike and Nancy (Dummit) Gauss. He was united in marriage to Kasey Hall. Dustin was the Youth President for the Monett Church of the Nazarene. He was very involved in all areas of the church from the nursery to being a board member. He also taught Sunday School classes, served as the sound technician, and held his local minister's license. Dustin lived his life for God and his family. - Back of Stone | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photos Diana Cope |
| GAUSS, Michael Jerome "Mike" | Sept. 26, 1961 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
June 9, 2016 Mercy Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Cassville, MO resident. He was the son of Merlle and Wilma (Highfill) Gauss. He was a 1980 high school graduate of Marionville High School. On August 30, 1986, he was united in marriage to Nancy Dummit in Butterfield. Mr. Gauss worked as a school bus driver for the Cassville School District for the last twenty-six years, where all the children loved him dearly and called him Mr. Mike. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Dustin Michael Gauss, one brother Marty Gauss, one sister, Carita Wilson, and his very special four-legged friend, Hank. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| GAUTNEY, Frank Elbert | Nov. 18, 1898 Barry Co., MO |
June 29, 1966 MO State Sanatorium, Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Helen F. - Research Note: Son of David S. Gautney and Elizabeth Baudman. WWI Draft Reg. gives his address as Mano, Barry Co., MO and he was single. Nearest relative was David Gautney at Mano, MO. - 1930 Census, Flat Creek, Barry, Missouri - Living with his parents and he is divorced: David S. Gautney age 72, born MO, parents born TN; Elizabeth, wife, age 69, born IN, parents born Germany; Frank E., son, age 31, divorced, married at age 24, born MO, farmer. - His first wife in the 1940 census was Isabel. - Another Photo | WWI Draft Reg. Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope Photo Jay Trace |
| GAUTNEY, Helen F. (COMBS) | Mar. 16, 1916 Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 5, 2008 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Frank E. - Research Note: She was a daughter of Fred and Nettie (Young) Combs. She was married to Frank Gautney, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers Dutch Combs and Farris Combs and one sister Lela Edie. - Another Photo | Barry Co. Advertiser, Oct. 8, 2008 Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope Photo Jay Trace |
| GENTRY, Bessie Agnes (VAUGHAN) | Dec. 26, 1911 Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 5, 1997 Lacoba Homes, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Roy H. - Inscription: "Married Nov. 2, 1929" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Francis Marion Vaughan and Sarah Rosetta Witt. She married Roy Howard Gentry on Nov. 2, 1929 in Eureka Springs, Carroll Co., AR. | Census AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GENTRY, Bill D. | Nov. 4, 1931 Claremore, Rogers Co., OK |
June 18, 2007 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: E. Marie - Inscription: "Wed July 2, 1958" - Research Note: William "Bill" Gentry, age 75, of Purdy, died June 18, 2007, at his home following a long illness. He was born November 4, 1931, in Claremore, Oklahoma, the son of Roy and Bessie (Vaughan) Gentry. He was a retired dairy farmer and a member of the Missouri National Guard. He was a Baptist. He married Marie Hall on July 2, 1958, in Washburn. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Teresa Gentry; one brother, Jack Gentry; and one sister, Phyllis Gentry. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday, June 22, at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery near Butterfield with Rev. Jerry Nickles officiating under the direction of Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home of Monett. | Obit Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| GENTRY, E. Marie (HALL) | Oct. 19, 1938 | No Date | SSW: Bill D. | Photo Diana Cope |
| GENTRY, Georgia Etta (FERGUSON) | Dec. 12, 1879 Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 12, 1970 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Manford E. - Research Note: Daughter of William Ferguson and Joanna Brattin. She was the postmaster and resident of Butterfield, Barry Co., MO. Columbia Rose of rural Washburn, Barry Co., MO was the informant on the death certificate. Georgia Ferguson, age 19, married Manford E. Gentry, age 21, on Feb. 11, 1898 in Butterfield, Barry Co., MO. - Betty's Note: According to the will of Sofrona Ferguson Brattin (May, 1903 in Barry County Court) The widow and second wife of My Great Grandfather Monroe Brattin. Georgia "Etta" Gentry was her step-grand daughter. Georgia's mother was Joanna. Joanna was the daughter of Monroe's first wife Sarah Bowman. Joanna married William Ferguson (I think his first wife) and their daughter is Georgia Etta Ferguson Gentry. She married Manford Gentry. It is a little confusing as her step-grandmother's name was Ferguson and her stepdaughter Joanna married a Ferguson. She bequeathed the step grandchildren $70.32, to each my Grandmother Georgia Edna Brattin Higgs and her brothers Otis and Walter. But Georgia Gentry got $105.00 - 47 1/2. It was settled by one executor as everyone else she mentioned in her will had died by then. - Georgia Ferguson, age 19, married Manford E. Gentry, age 21, on Jan. 10, 1898 in Barry Co., MO. - Cassville Democrat, March 13, 1920 - Butterfield: The post office was moved last week to Mrs. Georgia Gentry's east of Wilkerson's store. - Photo of Georgia | Note Betty Lamberson MO Marriage Records Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GENTRY, Infant | No Date | Jan. 29, 1901 | Inscription: "Son of M. E. and G. E." - Research Note: Son of Manford E. Gentry and Georgia E. Ferguson. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GENTRY, Infant Boy | Dec. 21, 1914 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 21, 1914 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Manford E. Gentry born Purdy, Barry Co., MO and Georgia Ferguson born Corsicana, Barry Co., MO. Cause of death was a birth injury. - Cassville Republican, Dec. 31, 1914 - Butterfield News: The little infant babe of Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Gentry died Sunday morning. Its little body was laid to rest in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Sunday. | Death Certificate Online Obit Phyllis Long |
| GENTRY, Jack Charles | June 11, 1930 Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 2, 1934 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Roy H. Gentry and Bessie Agnes Vaughan both born Barry Co., MO. Scarlet fever was the cause of death. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GENTRY, Manford Ernest | July 14, 1876 McDonald Co., MO |
Jan. 27, 1944 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Georgia E. - Research Note: He was the son of Mark Gentry born KY and Elizabeth Lovell. Death certificate states that his wife was Georgia Gentry. Married 3 times and divorced at the time of his death. He married Georgia Ferguson on Feb. 11, 1898 in Barry Co., MO. - July 4, 1908, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Purdy News: Manford Gentry's little babe, of Near Butterfield, died last week. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GENTRY, Mark Anthony | May 1, 1942 | No Date | SSW: Peggy Arlen Sapp - Inscription: "Married June 5, 1964" - Back of Stone | Photos Jay Trace |
| GENTRY, Peggy Arlene (SAPP) | Oct. 29, 1942 | No Date | SSW: Mark Anthony - Inscription: "Married June 5, 1964" - Back of Stone | Photos Jay Trace |
| GENTRY, Phyllis Ann | Dec. 30, 1934 Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 8, 1935 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the infant daughter of Roy Howard Gentry and Bessie Agnes Vaughan, born premature. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GENTRY, Rose Ann (SWINDELL) | Sept. 27, 1931 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 29, 2012 Willard Health Care, Willard, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Rose Ann Gentry, 81, of Monett, passed away Saturday December 29, 2012 at Willard Care Center in Willard, Missouri. She was born on Sept. 27, 1931 in Purdy, MO, the daughter of the late Fred and Ova (Boswell) Swindell. She was a retired nurse and a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church in Monett, MO for over 50 years. Visitation will be held Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 from 5 to 7: p.m. at Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home in Monett, Missouri. Graveside funeral services will be held Monday, Dec. 31, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Butterfield, MO with Rev. Ken Dodson, officiating. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Donna Cooper Photo Diana Cope |
| GENTRY, Roy Howard | Apr. 10, 1910 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 11, 1989 MO |
SSW: Bessie A. - Inscription: "Married Nov 2, 1929" - Research Note: He was the son of Manford Ernest Gentry and Georgia Ferguson. Last address was Cassville, Barry Co., MO. - April 14, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Butterfield News: A fine baby boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Manford Gentry, the 9th. | SSDI Census Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GENTRY, Teresa Gale | Apr. 26, 1962 | May 24, 1986 | Research Note: She was the daughter of Bill Gentry and E. Marie Hall. | Father's Obit Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GEORGE, Elsie Emma (KILPATRICK) (McBRYDER) | June 4, 1907 Murillo, Van Buren Co., AR |
Oct. 1, 1984 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Frank H. - Research Note: She was the daughter of Milas Leander Kilpatrick and Lou Emma Hensley. Elsie Kilpatrick, age 20, first married Louis McBryder, age 30, on Aug. 16, 1927 in Van Buren Co., AR, divorced. Elsie married Franklin Harrison George on Aug. 10, 1933 in Sedalia, Pettis Co., MO. | Census AR Marriage Index MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GEORGE, Franklin Harrison | Oct. 26, 1888 Clinton, Henry Co., MO |
Oct. 21, 1954 Rural Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Elsie E. - Research Note: He was the son of Joseph W. George and Ellen Lucinda Saxton. He was a WWI Veteran - Pvt, US Army, Co 'E', 2nd Corps, School Detachment. His wife, Elsie, was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate WW I Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GEORGE, Jodie R. | Sept. 18, 1916 | Sept. 2, 1984 | Research Note: Last address was Inverness, Citrus Co., FL. Maybe the son of James Robert George and Alma Johnston. | SSDI Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GEORGE, Joseph Franklin | Mar. 15, 1934 Henry Co., MO |
May 18, 2010 MO Vet. Home, Mt. Vernon, MO |
Inscription: "SFC US ARMY VIETNAM" - Research Note: He was a son of Franklin Harrison and Elsie Emma (Kilpatrick) George, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death was one brother, Lee George and one sister, Carolyn Pennel. Joseph received his education in Barry County, Missouri, graduating from Purdy High School in 1953. He then attended Business School in Springfield. For twenty-one years he made his career in the United States Army, from which he retired. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GEORGE, Virgil Leander "Lee" | Nov. 15, 1935 MO |
Sept. 14, 1974 Cox Medical Center Springfield, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of Franklin Harrison George and Elsie Emma Kilpatrick. - Obit: A former Purdy resident, he worked for Saga Foods. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Elsie George of Springfield: two brothers, Joe of Falls Church, VA and David of Cherry Point, NC; four sisters, Mrs. Emogene Blinka of Dallas, TX, Mrs. Carolyn Pennel of Butterfield, MO; Marjorie of Rolla, MO, and Mary of Sacramento, CA. | Memorial Obit Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GHAN, Leona Irene "Midge (HERRELL) | Dec. 7, 1907 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 19, 1986 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: She was a daughter of Homer and Georgia (Brooks) Herrell who are also buried in Mt. Pleasant. Her husband was Luther Daniel Ghan who died 1962 in Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS | Grandson of Homer and Georgia, nephew of Leona Midge Charles R. Herrell SSDI Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GIDEON, Franklin Frederick | Mar. 3, 1861 Stone Co., MO |
Feb. 6, 1933 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note - He was the son of James D. Gideon born TN and Mary Ann Berry born KY. He was a farmer and widowed at the time of his death. His wife was given as Lilly. Gobel Ray of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. He first married Sarah E. Hooten and second Lillian May Damrill. Lillian second married Abner Miller and she is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Republic, Greene Co., MO. | Note Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GIFFORD, Bessie Frances (ULMER) (AMOS) | Aug. 30, 1899 OK |
Feb. 9, 1987 MO |
Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: SSDI gives her last address as Monett, Barry Co., MO. Daughter of Jacob Columbus Ulmer and Martha Ellen Terry. She first married William Arthur Amos and was divorced in the 1940 census. | SSDI Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GILLMORE, Mary Frances (HUNDLEY) (WISE) | Mar. 14, 1849 Rural Des Moine, IA |
July 10, 1918 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Samuel - Research Note: She was married at the time of her death and the daughter of Joseph Hundley and Elizabeth Brown both born VA. Elizabeth Brown was actually her grandmother, mother of Joseph. Mary's mother was Mary Frances Phelps. G. W. Gillmore of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - 1870 Census, Cassville, Barry, Missouri - Mary is listed as Mary F. Wise, with 1 year old child Martha, living with her parents Joseph Hundley and Mary F. Hundley. The tombstone has her birth year as 1849 and the death certificate has 1846. - Cassville Republican, July 18, 1918 - Mrs. Sam Gilmore died at her home in Butterfield, Wednesday, July 10, of cancer of the stomach, at the age of 72 years. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Ed Chappell of the city. Mrs. Gilmore had been twice married and was the mother of four children. Will Gilmore of Butterfield is the only child of the last marriage. The family lived for many years at Mano where Mr. Gilmore was in the mercantile business. She is spoken of in high regard by all who knew her, as a most excellent woman. | Death Certificate Census Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GILLMORE, Samuel | Jan. 28, 1851 Bronson, Branch Co., MI |
Mar. 14, 1930 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Mary F. - He was married at the time of his death and his wife was given as Josie. He was the son of William Gillmore and mother not given. William Gillmore of Butterfield, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Bright's Disease was the cause of death. - Cassville Democrat, September 7, 1907 - Short Biographies of the Grand Jury - Samuel Gilmore of Mano was born in Bronson, Mich., Jan 28, 1851, and lived there until 7 years of age, when his mother died and his father moved to Osceola Iowa, and in 1863, they moved to Chillicothe, MO, where they resided until 1869 when they moved to where he now lives on Rock Creek, in this county. In 1876 he and Mrs. Mary F. Wise were married to whom three children have been born, only one of whom is living. Mr. Gilmore was postmaster ten years and is justice of the peace on his third term, and has married 49 couples. Sam is a rather noted person, as he is only four feet in height, weighs 85 pounds, wears a 7 3-8 hat, and number 4 shoes. He is a successful farmer and is doing well. Many years ago he hauled lumber from the pineries in Arkansas to the northern counties and in fact has done almost all kinds of work. He has received many offers from circuses and showmen to travel and exhibit himself, but he turned them down on account of having his family and business matters. - Cassville Republican, Oct. 10, 1918 - License to Wed: Sam Gilmore, 67, Butterfield and Josie Russell, 17, Butterfield. - Photo of Sam and second wife | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GIPSON, Allie Jane (TERRY) | Oct. 6, 1894 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
July 23, 1955 Rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Enice A. - Research Note: She was the daughter of Morgan Terry and Mary Ellen Thomas. Ennis (Enice) A. Gipson, her husband, was the informant on the death certificate. Allie Terry, age 20, married Enice Gipson, age 23, on Dec. 19, 1914 in Barry Co., MO. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GIPSON, Beulah | Sept. 9, 1895 MO |
Oct. 2, 1914 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: The death certificate is indexed as Buhler Gibson. She was the daughter of Peter B. Gibson born AL and Sarah Peters, born VA. Cause of death was typhoid fever. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GIPSON, Ellen Loudean | Sept. 7, 1927 | Aug. 24, 1996 | Research Note: SSDI gives her last address as Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO. She was the daughter of Enice A. Gipson and Allie Jane Terry. | SSDI Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GIPSON, Enice Anderson | Apr. 28, 1891 Crane, Stone Co., MO |
Apr. 18, 1961 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Allie J. - Research Note: Enice married Allie Terry on Dec. 19, 1914 in Barry Co., MO. He was the son of Peter B. Gipson and Sarah A. Peters. | MO Marriage Records WWI Draft Reg. Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GIPSON, Infant | No Date | Feb. 9, 1924 | Inscription: "Infant Dau. of Allie and Enice" | Photo Diana Cope |
| GIPSON, Infant | No Date | July 30, 1920 | Inscription: "Infant Son of Allie and Enice" | Photo Diana Cope |
| GIPSON, Marjorie (LINEBARGER) | Nov. 8, 1918 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
July 15, 2004 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Noal A. - Inscription: "Married Oct 11, 1940" - Research Note: Marjorie Linebarger married Noal A. Gipson on Oct. 11, 1940 in Newton Co., MO. She was the daughter of Charles and Nancy (Byrd) Linebarger. She was preceded in death by one brother, Morris Linebarger, and one sister, Eupha Goins. | MO Marriage Records Obit Findagrave.com Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GIPSON, Noal A. | Apr. 24, 1918 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 12, 2003 Lacoba Nursing Home Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Marjorie - Inscription: "Married Oct 11, 1940" - Research Note: He was the son of Enice A. and Allie J. (Terry) Gipson. He was a lifetime Purdy resident and a retired farmer. He was a 1935 graduate of Purdy High School. He married Marjorie Linebarger on October 11, 1940, in Seneca, MO. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Loudean Gipson and Juline Young. | Monett Times Aug. 12, 2003 Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GIPSON, Peter Bainbridge | Feb. 16, 1845 AL |
Nov. 30, 1928 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Sarah A. - Research Note: His wife was Sarah and he was a farmer. Son of "Jake" Jacob Williamson Gipson born KY and Emily Phinney/Finney born AL. Alfred Gipson (son) of Crane, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Wheaton Journal, December 13, 1928 - Peter B. Gipson, 83 years old, passed away at his home in Purdy, Friday November 30, following a short illness. Mr. Gipson had been in ill health for some time, but the illness which caused his death was of short duration. He was born in Alabama in 1845, and was a veteran of the Civil War. He came to the Crane Community immediately after the war and in 1869 was married to Miss Sarah Peters. Mr. and Mrs. Gipson were the parents of 13 children and 8 of them are living. They are: Alfred Gipson and Mrs. J. E. Logan, Crane MO, Verner Gipson Baxter Springs, Kan., Mrs. J. C. Stevens, Pyatt, Ark., Virgil Gipson, Joplin, Columbus Gipson, Chicago, Ill., Ennis Gipson, Purdy and Mrs. J. E. Reed, Wheaton. Besides his immediate family of children, he is survived by his widow, 27 grand children and 33 great grand children. All the children were present at the funeral. | Death Certificate Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GIPSON, Sarah Ann (PETERS) | Jan. 24, 1853 VA |
Jan. 10, 1930 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Peter B. - Research Note: She was widowed at the time of her death. Daughter of Alfred Peters born VA. Mother not given. Mother was Catherine Grizzle. Her father, Alfred, second married Eleanor Hilton in 1855 in Barry Co., MO. C. W. Gipson of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Sarah Ann Peters married P. B. Gipson on Dec. 8, 1867 in Stone Co., MO. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GLASSCOCK, Uriah Harden | Nov. 18, 1856 Lawrence Co., MO |
Feb. 11, 1935 Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: His father was James Hawkins Glasscock, and his mother was Elizabeth Davis, both born in IN. - Morris, Leiman and Mosher Funeral Home Records. - Uriah married Sarah L. Ruark on Mar. 4, 1877 in Lawrence Co., MO. | Note Jay Trace Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| GOODMAN, Henry Lewis | Aug. 4, 1825 Halifax Co., VA |
June 24, 1907 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Meredith P. Goodman and Martha Smith Shelton. His wife was Adaline Patton. Wife's Obit: Oct 6, 1910, Cassville Republican - Adaline Goodman died Oct. 1, 1910 at the home of her son, W. H. Goodman at Stillwater, Oklahoma. Her maiden name was Patton. She was born in Tennessee in 1834. At the age of seven she moved with her parents to Missouri and was a resident of that state until recently. In 1859 she was married to H. L. Goodman to which union four children were born. Her husband and three of her children preceded her to the grave. Grandma was converted years ago and for thirty years has been a member of the Baptist church. Deceased was laid to rest in the Fairlawn Cemetery at Stillwater, Okla. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Spuree. | Note Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GOODMAN, LeRoy | 1903 | 1907 | No Data | Photo Diana Cope |
| GOODWIN, Matilda (KEELING) | 1869 TN |
1898 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of John Dudley Keeling and Mary A. Rhoden. She married Thomas Jefferson Goodwin on Sept. 7, 1887 in Butterfield, Barry Co., MO. | Headstone Rebecca Young MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Family Group Sheet Shirley Dabbs DuPont Photo Diana Cope |
| GORDON, Regina Maude | Apr. 29, 1924 OK |
Nov. 2, 1930 Corsicana, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Woodrow W. - Research Note: She was the daughter of John Benjamin Gordon, born OK and Gladys Loving, born AR. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GORDON, Woodrow W. | Mar. 18, 1917 | Feb. 23, 1941 | SSW: Regina M. - Research Note: He was the son of John Benjamin Gordon, born OK and Gladys Loving, born AR. | 1930 Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GRAVES, Billie G. | May 20, 1923 | July 25, 1923 | No Data | Photo Diana Cope |
| GRAVES, Brenda Sue | Sept. 2, 1955 | Sept. 3, 1955 | Research Note: She was the daughter of Ernest Donald Graves and Mildred Childress. | Father's Obit Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GRAVES, Effie | Sept. 2, 1891 | Oct. 31, 1907 | Research Note: Daughter of Hugh A. Graves and Mary E. Sapp. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GRAVES, Ernest Donald | May 15, 1932 Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 8, 2006 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Orbie and Rhoda (Long) Graves. He married Mildred Childress in 1953. On August 25, 2003, he married Frances Louise Forrester. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Brenda Graves; and two brothers, Johnny and Gerald Graves. | Cantrell Funeral Home Phyllis Long Monett Times Photo Jay Trace |
| GRAVES, Johnnie Orbie | June 26, 1924 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 20, 1945 Belgium |
Inscription: "MISSOURI PFC 120 INF 30 INF DIV WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Son of Orbie Francis and Rhoda (Long) Graves. His maternal Grandparents were William and Mary Jane (Seymore) Long. Paternal Grandparents were Arch and Minnie (Spain) Graves. - Cassville Republican, Feb. 15, 1945 - Pvt. Johnnie Graves was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Orbie Graves east of Cassville. He graduated a few years ago from the Cassville High school, being president of the Senior Class, and was a good student and popular both with his teachers and the student body. He was a very fine young man. He leaves his wife and a baby daughter, in addition to his parents and other relatives. He was killed January 20th in Belgium. Mrs. Graves was before marriage Miss Anna Frances Ryan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ryan of the Mineral Spring community. She and her baby daughter are at the home of her parents. The telegrams to the families stated that confirmation letters would follow. Pvt. Graves was at home last June. At the time of his induction he was working in a defense plant at Evansville, Ind. Prior to that he was employed at the Cooper’s Market in Cassville. | Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GRAVES, Mary E. (SAPP) | Mar. 22, 1847 WV |
Jan. 22, 1929 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate reads that Hugh A. Graves was her husband's name. Silas M. Sapp, born VA and Elizabeth Swiger, born VA were given as her parents. The cause of death was given as pneumonia of both lungs. The informant was given as James Sapp, Exeter, MO. Mary E. Sapp married Hugh A. Graves on Mar. 11, 1875 in Barry Co., MO. Widowed in the 1900 Census. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long |
| GRAVES, Orbie Francis | Oct. 19, 1901 MO |
Sept. 20, 1949 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Rhoda L. - Research Note: His death certificate reads that his father and mother were Arch and Minnie (Spain) Graves. He was in the flooring mill business. His wife's name was given as Rhoda (Long) Graves. Avie Graves, Exeter, MO, was the informant on the death certificate. Orbie died on the job. He was a foreman at Forrest Products Inc. in Cassville, MO. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Diana Cope |
| GRAVES, Rhoda L. (LONG) | May 25, 1901 | Sept. 1, 1987 | SSW: Orbie F. - Research Note: She was the daughter of William Marvel Long and Mary Jane Seymour. SSDI gives her last address as Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO. | Census SSDI Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GRAVES, William Vernal | Feb. 4, 1919 MO |
Aug. 11, 1920 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: The death certificate reads that Ava Avalon Graves was his father and unknown as his mother. His mother was Lizzie. J. P. Wilson, Purdy, MO, was the informant. Ava was the son of Hugh Graves and Mary Sapp. He died in 1949 in Stanislaus Co., CA. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Census CA Death Index Phyllis Long |
| GRAVITT, Fred J. | Dec. 12, 1891 IL |
Mar. 30, 1921 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate reads that Isaac Gravitt, born KY, was his father and Sarah Harriet Sutton, born IL, was his mother. The cause of death was given as diabetes. Sarah H. Gravitt was the informant. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Diana Cope |
| GRAVITT, Isaac Fountain | May 15, 1864 Clark Co., KY |
Dec. 14, 1915 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Isaac Gravitt's death certificate listed that he was a farmer born in Clark Co., KY, and his father was F. Gravitt. His mother's name is given as unknown. The cause of death was listed as mitral insufficiently. Mrs. I. Gravitt, Purdy, MO, was the informant. Possible son of John Gravitt and Frankie Barnett. - Cassville Republican, Dec. 23, 1915 - Isaac Fountain Gravitt was born May 15, 1864 in Clark County, Kentucky, died Dec 14, 1915, at the home near Purdy, of leakage of the heart and stomach trouble. He was 54 years old. In 1872 or '73 his parents moved to Woodford County, Ill., where he married Miss Sarah Sutton of El Paso, Ill., Dec 15, 1888. To this union were born seven children, all residing at Purdy, except the eldest, Mrs. C. L. Campbell, of Groom, Tex. The rest of the family came to Purdy from New Mexico in 1909. Mr. Gravitt had been in poor health for some time, but his family thought he was improving a little, when he was suddenly taken worse. His last sickness was brief, he was only confined to his bed five days. His daughter and other relatives arrived after he died. His daughter, a brother, a sister, and a brother-in-law arrived in time for the funeral. Another brother did not come till he was laid away. He leaves besides his family, three brothers and four sisters to mourn his loss. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GRAVITT, Leonard Ray | Oct. 15, 1897 Union, Adams Co., IA |
Aug. 1951 | Research Note: Leonard Ray and Veta Hankins were married Sept. 6, 1919 in Barry Co., MO. He was the son of Isaac Fountain Gravitt and Sarah Harriet Sutton. | Note Donna Cooper Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GRAVITT, Sarah Harriet (SUTTON) | Nov. 6, 1870 El Paso, IL |
Oct. 25, 1949 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate reads that Isaac Gravitt was her husband. John Sutton is given as her father and Hannah Render as her mother. She was given as a widow. The cause of death was listed as an apparent heart attack. Hazel DeCocq, Wheaton, MO, was the informant. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Diana Cope |
| GRAVITT, Veta M. (HANKINS) | Apr. 17, 1902 Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 25, 2001 Monett, MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Ernest Elmo and Dora Maggie (Burchett) Hankins, married Leonard Ray Gravitt on September 6, 1919, near Butterfield, and he preceded her in death in August of 1951. Survivors include one daughter, of Monett; two grandchildren, of San Marcos, Texas, and of Monett; and one niece. She was preceded in death by one brother, Hershel Hankins. - Cassville Republican, Sept. 11, 1919 - Ray Gravitt and Miss Veta Hankins were married at Cassville Sept. 6. The new couple have the best wishes of the neighborhood. | Monett Times April 26, 2001 Mary Homesley Family Note Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GRAY, Bertha M. (HANKINS) | June 10, 1893 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 22, 1957 MO State Sanatorium Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Walter F. - Research Note: She was the daughter of Samuel Love Hankins and Debbie Vineyard. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GRAY, Emma (ENGLAND) | Sept. 6, 1888 Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 8, 1948 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: W. T. - Research Note: Her husband was William T. Gray and she was the daughter of Jacob A. England born Knox Co., TN and Sarah Lavina Dillworth born Barry Co., MO, both buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Her usual address was 304 Pearl St., Monett, MO. - 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 Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GRAY, Gladys | July 15, 1914 Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 31, 1918 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Opal - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that her parents were Henry Martin Gray, born TN, and Meda Jane Thompson, born Barry Co., MO. The cause of death was influenza and double pneumonia. H. M. Gray, Monett, MO, was the informant. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Diana Cope |
| GRAY, Henry Martin | Nov. 5, 1874 Perry Co., TN |
July 17, 1945 103 Elm St., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Meda J. - Research Note: He was a son of Joseph M. and Susan (Greer) Gray and is named in his father's obit of 1920. His death certificate reads that his parents were Joseph M. Gray, born TN, and his mother Susan Greer, born TN. He was a retired railroad man. Meda J. Gray was given as his wife's name. He had lived in Monett for 25 years. Mrs. H. M. Gray, 103 Elm St., Monett, MO, was the informant and he was buried by Callaway in New Church Cemetery, July 21, 1945. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, June 13, 1918 - Henry Gray and family moved to Monett last week. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GRAY, Horace Hercules | Mar. 28, 1890 | Jan. 22, 1975 | SSW: Margaret A. - Research Note: He was a son of Joseph Martin and Susan (Greer) Gray and is named in his father's obit of 1920. - March 9, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Butterfield News: Horace Gray went to Washburn last week where he has been given permanent charge of the section work. They will move there soon as Mrs. Gray's school is out at Shady Grove. - March 16, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Butterfield News: Horace Gray has moved to Washburn, Ora Birks to the property vacated by Gray and Harrison Gurley occupies the farm sold him by Mr. Birks. We can recommend Mr. and Mrs. Gray to the people of Washburn as being worthy of their acquaintance, respect and confidence. We regret losing them but wish them success and happiness in their new home. - December 22, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Miss Pearl Gray, daughter of H. M. Gray of Washburn, is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Gray. | Note Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GRAY, Joseph M. | Aug. 24, 1837 Perry Co., TN |
Jan. 21, 1920 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Susan - Research Note: Cassville Democrat, Jan. 24, 1920 - Time has found out a long life for an old time citizen of Barry County, one who recognized honesty as his guide and his traits of character were characteristic of the man. His profession of Christ years ago and his billet in the one, true and living God, undoubtedly fit him for that eternal life, where the weary cease from troubling and are at rest. Joseph M. Gray of near Butterfield, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1920, of the 'flu' and infirmities of old age, age 82 years, 4 months and 27 days. He was born, Aug. 24, 1837, in Perry County, Tenn., and came to Barry County in 1881, and has since made this his home. At the age of thirty-three he and Miss Susan Greer were married July 26, 1870, and six sons and one daughter were born of this marriage, and are: Henry, James, Horace and Wm. Gray of Monett; Powell Gray of Purdy and Walter Gray of near Butterfield. The wife survives the husband. The daughter having died in infancy. Mary years ago he united with the Christian Church and later joined the Old School Baptist Church and died believing in that faith. He first lived at Exeter, and then later moved to Butterfield. Services were conduced at the New Church northwest of Butterfield, Thursday and interment was made there. He was the father of six splendid sons who are highly respected citizens of this county and enjoy the respect and confidence of all their acquaintances. - September 1, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - J. M. Gray was the proudest man around here Sunday. It is no wonder though, for his six sons and their wives and children made a home run on the old folks. To say a good time was had lightly expresses the idea. Mr. and Mrs. Gray have raised as fine a family of boys as Barry county has produced. After an all day's good time ye scribe and family dropped into extend congratulations and help relieve the table of its burden. All departed late in the day wishing these good people many such happy days. | Online Obit Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GRAY, Joseph Powell | Oct. 2, 1880 TN |
Dec. 21, 1956 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of Joseph M. and Susan (Greer) Gray and is named in his father's obit of 1920. His usual address was 1229 E. Blaine, Springfield, MO. Retired from the railroad. His wife was Mary Christina Young. | Note Donna Cooper Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GRAY, Lawton P. | Aug. 9, 1909 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 8, 1928 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of Joseph Powell Gray born TN and Mary Christina Young born MO. Enla? Gray of Springfield, MO was the informant on the death certificate. He was a student and influenza was the cause of death. - Gray Plot Stone | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GRAY, Margaret Alice "Maggie" (RUDDICK) | Mar. 8, 1890 Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 17, 1970 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Horace H. - Research Note: She was the daughter of James Franklin Ruddick and Martha W. Wallace. Resident of Monett, Lawrence Co., MO. Her husband was the informant on the death certificate. Maggie Ruddick, age 24, married H. H. Gray, age 28, on Nov. 3, 1915 in Barry Co., MO. - April 27, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Shady Grove News: Mrs. Maggie Gray of Washburn came up Sunday to be at the bedside of her father, J. F. Ruddick. | Online Newspapers MO Marriage Records Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GRAY, Mary Christina (YOUNG) | June 2, 1883 MO |
Nov. 13, 1957 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Her husband was Joseph Powell Gray. Daughter of Peter Young and Sarah Weaver. She had Parkinson's Disease. Joseph P. Gray, age 25, married Mary Young, age 22, on Apr. 29, 1906 in Barry Co., MO. - May 16, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Butterfield News: Mrs. Mary Gray of Purdy was visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Young, Sunday. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GRAY, Mary Elizabeth (WHITE) | Oct. 25, 1861 Red Fork, AR |
May 12, 1937 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Mitchel C. - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that William White, born AR, was her father and Mary Jones, born AR, was her mother. The cause of death was senility and chronic myocarditis. Viola Beeler, Purdy, MO, was the informant. Koon Funeral Home buried her in Mt. Pleasant, May 16, 1937. - Had a previous marriage. Census gives all children as Gray. - Beckalary Note: The dates are correct on the tombstone. Mary E. had lost her first husband in 1891, and met Mitchell Gray at the dump in Vinita, OK in the fall of 1892 while she was there trying to make money picking cotton. Gray bought a broken wagon for Ples (Amos B. Nickols) and fixed it. Mary E. was destitute, and Ken Black told me she married him to keep her three children alive. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Note Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GRAY, Maye E. (PENNEL) | Sept. 22, 1903 | Feb. 28, 1997 | SSW: William "Bill" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Sanford Samuel Pennel and Mary Louella (VanHorn) Blalack, both buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GRAY, Meda Jane (THOMPSON) | Sept. 17, 1879 Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 17, 1957 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Henry M. - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that her father was William Thompson and her mother Catherine Lee. She was age 78 years. Henry Gray was her husband's name. The cause of death was multiple myeloma that she had been troubled with for 16 weeks. Her usual address was 103 Elm St., Monett, Barry Co., MO. Earl Gray, Monett, MO, was the informant. - May 8, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Butterfield News: Bill Thompson of Monett was visiting his daughter, Mrs. Henry Gray, Sunday. - June 17, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Butterfield News: Mr. and Mrs. Thompson of Monett visited their daughter, Mrs. H. M. Gray and family Sunday. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GRAY, Mitchel C. | June 30, 1837 IL |
July 15, 1913 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Mary E. - Research Note: Tombstone has birth year as 1837. Death Certificate has 1844. He was married and a farmer. Son of William Gray born IL and Cassie Floyd born TN. Elizabeth Gray of Butterfield, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Civil War Veteran: Private, Co. F., 9th IL Infantry,. - 1910 Census Butterfield, Barry Co., MO has Mitchell C. Gray, age 70, born about 1840 IN and wife Elizabeth M., age 47 born AR. Children Fred, Viola, William, and Tressie. Had a previous marriage. | Death Certificate Census Civil War Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GRAY, Olie | Aug. 24, 1903 | Dec. 29, 1903 | Inscription: "Son of M. C. and E. J. Gray" | Photo Diana Cope |
| GRAY, Opal | Jan. 21, 1905 | Feb. 28, 1908 | SSW: Gladys - Research Note: Probably the daughter of Henry Martin Gray and Meda Jane Thompson, according to parents named on Gladly's death certificate. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GRAY, Rodney Allen | July 3, 1945 CA |
Dec. 14, 1946 Contra Costa, CA |
Research Note: Son of William Howard Gray and Maye E. Pennel. | CA Death Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GRAY, Susan (GREER) | Dec. 28, 1848 TN |
Dec. 22, 1922 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Joseph M. - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that she was born in 1847 and not 1848 as the stone reads. It reads too that her father was Henry Gray, which evidently from Joseph's obit must be in error. The cause of death was cancer of the womb. H. M. Gray was the informant. Joseph's obit reads that her maiden name was Greer. - She was the daughter of Henry Greer and Harriet Henry. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GRAY, Tressie | Jan. 7, 1901 Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 1, 1914 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate reads that Mitchell C. Gray, born IN, and Mary E. White, born AR, were her parents. Typhoid fever was the cause of death. Viola Gray, Butterfield, MO, was the informant. - Cassville Republican, Aug. 6, 1914 - The death angel came Saturday evening and claimed for its victim Tressie Gray, who has been ill with fever for the past two weeks. The remains were laid to rest in the Mt. Pleasant cemetery. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Online Obit Diana Cope |
| GRAY, Walter Francis | Sept. 22, 1891 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 13, 1965 Sale Hosp., Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Bertha M. - Research Note: WW I Veteran. He was a son of Joseph M. and Susan (Greer) Gray and is named in his father's obit of 1920. Wilma Gray of Neosho, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - January 1, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Butterfield News: Wid and Dave Ferguson, Walter Gray, Bennet Hudson and Robert Amos left Saturday night for Okmulgee, Okla., to work for Ben Burg. - May 12, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - County News: A happy wedding was consummated at Purdy, Sunday, April 29, when two members of old and highly respected families took on them selves the vows of wedlock, to love, cherish and cleave to the love fore sworn. Walter Gray of Monett, son of J. M. Gray of Butterfield, a well known and highly respected citizen of that section, and Miss Bertha Hankins. | Note Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GRAY, Wanda Ruth, Dr. | Mar. 31, 1921 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 3, 2013 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: She graduated from Butterfield High School. After finishing one year of college at SMS at age 17, she passed the County Teachers Exam and taught at several rural schools in Barry County first at Cormus Grove, and then Clio and Cross Hollows. She taught in the winter and attended college in the summer. Then she taught school in Butterfield and Cassville. Her next job was elementary principal in Neosho, then as the coordinator of Elementary Education in Neosho. She then moved to Springfield and was coordinator of Elementary Education, and later become Director of Elementary Education in Springfield. Then she served as Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education in Springfield, retiring in 1985. After retiring she taught in the Education Department at Drury College. Her teaching career spanned 44 years in the public system, and 15 years at Drury College for a total of 59 years. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Bertha Gray and her sister, Wilma Gray. | Greenlawn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| GRAY, William Howard "Bill" | Oct. 28, 1897 | Jan. 26, 1980 | SSW: Maye E. - Research Note: He was a son of Mitchel C. Gray and Mary Elizabeth White. | Census Donna Cooper Photo Diana Cope |
| GRAY, William T. | Jan. 24, 1886 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 27, 1956 MO State Sanatorium, Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Emma - Research Note: He was widowed twice and the son of Joseph Martin Gray and Susan Greer. He was a yard oiler for the Frisco RR. Cause of death was Pulmonary TB, far advanced. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GRAY, Wilma Maxziene | Aug. 3, 1919 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 17, 2011 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Inscription: "Loving Sister" - Research Note: Wilma M. Gray, 91, of Springfield, passed away on March 17, 2011, at St. John's Hospital. She was born on Aug. 3, 1919, in Butterfield. She attended and graduated from Butterfield High School. Later she earned a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from Southwest Missouri State University and a master's degree from the University of Missouri. She was a school teacher in Barry county rural schools, and in Butterfield, Cassville, Neosho and Springfield, for a total of 42 years. In 1983, she retired from Roundtree School in Springfield. In 1995, she received an Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award at the Annual Springfield Teacher Appreciation Banquet. She was a member of South Haven Baptist Church in Springfield. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Bertha Gray. Funeral services were on Tuesday at Greenlawn South Funeral Home, Springfield. | Obit Donna Cooper Photo Diana Cope |
| GREER, Lucy Atril (HENDERSON) (MOFFIT) (TODD) | Aug. 6, 1897 Barry Co., MO |
1935 Contra Costa Co., CA |
Research Note: Daughter of Edmund P. Henderson and Lillie Evalina Cornell, both buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Lucy Henderson, age 17, married Victor Lee Moffit, age 24, on Jan. 15, 1914 in Monett, Barry Co., MO. E. P. Henderson, father of Lucy gave consent. 1920 Census, she is divorced living at home with her parents and daughter Victoria Moffit, age 5. She then married Charles Todd. Lucy Todd, age 35, married James Leonard Greer, age 45, on July 20, 1934 in Benton Co., AR. Both were from Monett, Barry Co., MO. | CA Death Index Census MO Marriage Records AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GRIFFITH, Beulah Elizabeth | Feb. 1, 1913 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 9, 1917 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Baby Beulah on stone. Daughter of James A. and Stella S. (Hankins) Griffith. Pneumonia was the cause of death. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Frances Albert Photo Diana Cope |
| GRIFFITH, James Alfred | Oct. 12, 1887 Miller, MO |
May 13, 1972 | Research Note: Member of the Masons and husband to Stella S. Hankins. WWI Draft Reg. 1917, James was a switchman for the Frisco RR and had a wife and child to support. - 1900 Census, Mountain, Barry, Missouri - Emery W. Anglin, head, born Oct. 1866, age 33, married 4 years born VA; Lenora or Leniva, wife, born Nov. 1860 MO, age 39, mother of 2 children, 2 living; Marvin L., son, born Sept. 1897 MO, age 2; James A. Griffith, step-son,, born Oct. 1887 MO, age 12. - Another Photo - Plot Stone | WWI Draft Reg. Census Phyllis Long Photo Frances Albert Photo Diana Cope |
| GRIFFITH, Stella S. (HANKINS) | Feb. 22, 1891 | Apr. 4, 1983 | Research Note: Wife of James A. Griffith - Stella Hankins and J. A. Griffith were married on June 8, 1910 in Butterfield, Barry Co., MO. She was the daughter of Samuel L. Hankins and Deborah Elizabeth Vineyard. - Plot Stone - Another Photo - Plot Stone | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photos Frances Albert Photos Diana Cope |
| GRIGGS, George Washington | Feb. 3, 1854 Madison Co., AR |
July 27, 1930 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Martha E. - Research Note: Tombstone has birth year as 1854. Death Certificate has 1856. His wife was Martha and he was the son of Isaac Griggs and his mother's maiden name was Clark. Charles Griggs of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - August 17, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Butterfield News: Mrs. Walter Ray left Sunday for a visit with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Griggs of near Springdale, Ark. | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Headstone Kay C. Morrow Photo Diana Cope |
| GRIGGS, Martha Ellen (BRADLEY) | Dec. 23, 1849 Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 3, 1936 Fayetteville, Washington Co., AR |
SSW: George W. - Research Note: There is some dispute on Martha's date of birth, her death certificate from the State of Arkansas gives Dec. 23, 1844. Tombstone has 1849. The Griggs daughter (Della) had the stone made and set some years after their deaths. George W. Griggs married Martha E. Bradley on Oct. 18, 1878 in Barry Co., MO. - 1850 Census, District 5, Barry, Missouri - gives Martha E. age 5, born TN with her parents Lawrence Bradley age 37 and mother Sarah age 34, with 5 siblings. - Daughter of Lawrence Bradley, buried at Clark Cemetery and Sarah Green. | Headstone Note Kay C. Morrow Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GURLEY, Amos Newton | July 19, 1913 | June 2, 1996 | SSW: Lucille M. - Inscription: "June 11, 1938" - Research Note: He was the son of John Mack Gurley and Dora Virginia Riddle. He first married Delores Mills and second Marion Lucille Spain. Father of Mary Mahurin and her husband, Jim; Edna Winch and her husband, Bruce; Don A. Gurley; and Joe Gurley and his wife, Geraldine. - Cassville Republican, July 20, 1939 - A ten pound son was born Saturday night, July 15, to Mr. and Mrs. Amos Gurley, at the Gurley home. Amos is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Gurley. Dr. Baldwin of Purdy was the attending physician. | Family Records Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GURLEY, Cora N. (BLALACK) | 1900 | 1933 | Research Note: She was the first wife of Arthur Eulas Gurley. Daughter of John David Blalack and Minnie Jackson. - 1920 Census, Missouri, Barry, Flat Creek, District 11 - Eulas A. Gurley, age 22, born MO, parents born MO, garage mechanic; Cora N., wife, age 20, born MO, parents born MO; Eulas J., son, age 7 months, born MO. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GURLEY, Don | 1940 | 1997 | Inscription: "At Rest" - Research Note: He was the son of Amos Newton Gurley and Lucille Spain. According to the birth announcement in the paper, he was born July 15, 1939. - Cassville Republican, July 20, 1939 - A ten pound son was born Saturday night, July 15, to Mr. and Mrs. Amos Gurley, at the Gurley home. Amos is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Gurley. Dr. Baldwin of Purdy was the attending physician. | Father's Obit Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GURLEY, Dora Virginia (RIDDLE) | Jan. 28, 1877 Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 15, 1960 Webb City, Jasper Co., MO |
SSW: Mack Gurley - Research Note: Dora Virginia Riddle was a daughter of Joseph Dennis Riddle and Matilda Caroline Smithson. Mrs. Ray McNally of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Mrs. Dora Gurley Dies In Hospital Mrs. Dora Gurley, 83 years old, of Cassville a former Butterfield resident, died Monday night, February 15, 1960 in Jane Chinn Hospital in Webb City. She had been a patient in the hospital about two weeks and had been in failing health four years. Mrs. Gurley was born January 28, 1877, in Barry County. Surviving are two sons, Eulus Gurley, Bristow, Okla., and Amos Gurley, Joplin; two daughters, Mrs. A. V. Nelson of Butterfield and Mrs. Ray McNally of Cassville; two sisters, Mrs. H. S. King of Purdy, and Mrs. Tenie Ennis of Stockton, Calif.; one brother, John Riddle of Pierce City, 16 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren. | Online Obit Death Certificate Phyllis Long Headstone Norman Smith Photo Diana Cope |
| GURLEY, John Wesley | Nov. 30, 1838 Kingston, Madison Co., AR |
Mar. 28, 1902 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: John Wesley Gurley was the son of Joel Gurley and Virginia Stephenson. Married Mary Ann Combs March 1860. She was born January 13, 1842, and died January 20, 1931. John served 6 months in Co. D, 1st Arkansas Infantry during the Civil War. He was in the Union Army. John was a first rate carpenter and farmer. - Another Stone - Reads John W. | Family History Phyllis Long Headstone Norman Smith Photo Diana Cope |
| GURLEY, Letha L. | Sept. 9, 1908 Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 22, 1910 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Dau. of J. M. and Dora Gurley" - Research Note: Letha L. Gurley was the daughter of John Mack Gurley (went by Mack) and Dora Virginia Riddle. Diphtheria was the cause of death. | Headstone Norman Smith Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GURLEY, Lucille M. (SPAIN) | July 21, 1917 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
July 29, 2005 Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
SSW: Amos N. - Inscription: "June 11, 1938" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Harrison Spain and Bessie Mae Owens. Sister of Ruby Musgrave, Neeley Lansdown, Virginia Blythe, Jack Spain, Howard Spain, and Walter Spain. Mother of Mary Mahurin and her husband, Jim; Edna Winch and her husband, Bruce; Don A. Gurley (Died July 28, 1997); and Joe Gurley and his wife, Geraldine. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GURLEY, Luther K. | May 19, 1901 Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 15, 1914 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of J. M. and Dora Gurley - Research Note: Luther K. Gurley son of John Mack Gurley and Dora Virginia Riddle. Typhoid fever was the cause of death. - September 24, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican Butterfield News: We were sorry to hear of the death of Luther Gurley, who passed away last Tuesday, Sept. 15. Interment was made in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. | Headstone Norman Smith Online Obit Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GURLEY, Mack | Feb. 10, 1873 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 1, 1950 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Dora Gurley - Research Note: John "Mack" Gurley son of Albert Newton Gurley and Louisa (Eliza) Cook. Married Dora Virginia Riddle, January 28, 1894. - J. M. GURLEY PASSES AWAY - Prominent Citizen Of The Butterfield Community For Several Years - J. M. (Mac) Gurley, life-long resident of Barry County, passed away at the Monett Hospital Sunday morning January 1st. Mr. Gurley had been in poor health for several years. He was born in Barry County February 10, 1873, and had spent his entire lifetime here. For many years he was a leader among the strawberry growers of this county and Southwest Missouri. Mr. Gurley took an active interest in Republican politics and at one time was his party's nominee for the position of Western Judge of the Barry County Court. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Dora Gurley; two sons, A. E. of Bristow, Okla., and Amos of the Butterfield community; two daughters, Mrs. Ray McNally and Mrs. A. V. Nelson also of the Butterfield community; and 16 grandchildren. - Gurley, John M (20) married Riddle, Dora (17) on Jan. 28, 1894 in Barry Co., MO. - Albert Newton Gurley Family - Photo of Mack with father and siblings - Photo of Mack and Hurshel - Gurley Reunion 1930 | Online Obit MO Marriage Records Death Certificate Phyllis Long Headstone Norman Smith Photo Diana Cope |
| GURLEY, Mary Ann (COMBS) | Jan. 13, 1842 Kingston, Madison Co., AR |
Jan. 20, 1931 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Stone has no dates. Daughter of Mason Calmes Combs and Margaret E. Hogan and the wife of John Wesley Gurley. Mary Anne Combs and Tennessee Combs were sisters. Tennessee was the fist wife of George Washington Gurley, John Wesley's brother. - Cassville Republican, Jan. 22, 1931 - AGED PURDY WOMAN DIES OF PNEUMONIA - Mrs. Mary Ann Gurley, 89, widow of John Gurley who died 27 years ago, died at her home in Purdy at 7 o'clock Tuesday morning, January 20. She had been taken sick for a week with flu and pneumonia. All of her children, except one son, Joe Gurley of Isabel, Kans., were with her when she died. The other children are Coleman Gurley of St. Louis, Arthur Gurley of Clovis, N.M., Mace Gurley, Mrs. Mon Strother and Mrs. Margaret Browning of Purdy. Mrs. Gurley was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mace Combs, early settlers of Barry County and was born in Arkansas January 13, 1842. Besides her children Mrs. Gurley is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Wm. Fly and Mrs. John Tucker of Purdy, and a brother, John Combs of Sawyer, Kans. A sister, Mrs. William Tucker, of Purdy, was killed in an accident last year. | Online Obit Family History Death Certificate Phyllis Long Headstone Norman Smith Photo Diana Cope |
| GUTHRIE, Jewell (COMBS) (ROBERTS) | Sept. 16, 1897 | Jan. 7, 1988 | SSW: Wilbur - Research Note: Daughter of Charles Combs and Lula Reed. Wilbur Guthrie married Jewell Roberts on Feb. 11, 1928 in Wichita Co., TX. | Census TX Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| GUTHRIE, Wilbur Glen | Aug. 8, 1898 TX |
Dec. 17, 1994 MO |
SSW: Jewell Combs - Research Note: He was the son of William Francis Guthrie and Mary Elizabeth "Kate" Edgar. WWI Draft Reg.: Wilbur was in Wichita Co., TX. His nearest relative was Mrs. William Guthrie, Box 472, Electra, Wichita Co., TX. - Wilbur Guthrie married Ora Lee Blanch Peaden on July 7, 1917 in Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX. Wilbur Guthrie married Jewell Roberts on Feb. 11, 1928 in Wichita Co., TX. | Census WWI Draft Reg. TX Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
