Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
AKA: New Church Cemetery
Surnames R

SSW = Shares Stone With

Name	Born	Died	Research Notes & Inscriptions	Researcher or Resource
RAMSEY, Beulah (FAIN)	Aug. 11, 1898	Sept. 30, 1973	SSW: Raymond R. - Inscription: "Gone From Labor to Reward" - Research Note: Beulah Fain married R. R. Ramsey on May 11, 1918 in Butterfield, Barry Co., MO. She was the daughter of George Lewis Fain and Lucy Eliza Hodge, both buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.	MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RAMSEY, Charles Wesley	Nov. 2, 1934 Cassville, Barry Co., MO	Nov. 3, 1934 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO	Inscription: "Son of Clarence and Ethel Ramsey" - Research Note: He was the son of C. A. Ramsey and Ethel Hobbs both born Barry Co., MO. Cause of death was delayed birth, never breathed right. His father was the informant on the death certificate.	Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RAMSEY, Clarence Alpheus	Jan. 7, 1896 Barry Co., MO	1943	SSW: Ethel H. - Research Note: He was the son of Henry R. Ramsey and Lora Straub.	Census WWI Draft Reg. Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RAMSEY, Ethel H. (HOBBS)	1908	No Date	SSW: Clarence A. - Research Note: She was the daughter of George Franklin Hobbs and Angie See, both buried at Mt. Pleasant.	Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RAMSEY, Raymond Rollie	Jan. 9, 1894 Barry Co., MO	Apr. 27, 1946 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO	SSW: Beulah Fain - Inscription: "Gone From Labor to Reward" - Research Note: His wife was Beulah (Fain) Ramsey and he was a berry grower. Son of Henry R. Ramsey born IN and Lora Straub. Mrs. Glen Redell of Decatur, AR was the informant on the death certificate.	Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RAMSEY, Vera May (SWAIN) (ZIESENIS)	May 24, 1926 Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS	Jan. 1, 1985 MO State Hosp., Mt. Vernon, MO	Research Note: Daughter of Orville and Ella Swain. A native of Wichita, KS, she was formerly of Middletown, PA and moved to Purdy, MO area in 1976. She was a retired executive secretary for Boeing Aircraft, Wichita, and was a member of Wellington Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Walter, a son Randy Ziesenis and a daughter Janett Seacat; two stepsons; a stepdaughter; her father Orville Swain Jr.; three sisters; and six grandchildren. The body has been cremated.	Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RAMSEY, Walter S.	Feb. 10, 1914	Jan. 26, 1994	Research Note: According to census records, he was the son of Walter and Esther (Hobbs) Ramsey. He was born in OR and lived in Wichita, KS coming to Purdy, MO by 1964. His second wife was Georgia Pryor, buried at Sparks Cemetery under Georgia Pryor. Walter was her 4th husband.	Census Cemetery Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RASMUSSEN, Bula M. (STRADLEY)	Sept. 26, 1902 KS	No Date	SSW: Lloyd C. - Research Note: She was the wife of Lloyd and daughter of Samuel Stradley and Maude Martha Stromsberg. She and Lloyd were in Republic Co., KS in 1930.	Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RASMUSSEN, Lloyd Chester	Jan. 8, 1902 Republic, KS	May 30, 1966 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO	SSW: Bula M. - Research Note: Son of Alfred Rasmussen and Cecila Morehead. His wife Beulah was the informant on the death certificate. In 1920 Census, he is in Republic Co., KS, age 18, and living with his parents, Alfred and Celia Rasmussen. SSDI gives his last residence as Monett, Barry Co., MO.	Census SSDI Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RAY, Annie (GRIGGS)	Jan. 21, 1882	July 5, 1913 Springdale, Washington, Co., AR	Inscription: "Wife of Walter B. Ray - Her Happy Soul Has Made It's Way To One Bright Eternal Day" - Research Note: First wife of Walter Ray. - July 10, 1913, Cassville Republican - Shady Grove News: Anna, the wife of Walter Ray, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Griggs, last Saturday at Springdale, Ark., after a lingering illness. She was brought to Butterfield Sunday and interment was made in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Eld. C. M. Smith of Exeter conducted the funeral services. Walter has the sympathy of the entire community to his bereavement. - She was the daughter of George W. Griggs and Martha E. Bradley.	Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Headstone Kay C. Morrow Photo Diana Cope
RAY, Barbara Ann (CREWS)	Sep. 20, 1948 Mexico Audrain Co., MO	Oct. 1, 2024 At Home, Butterfield, Barry Co., MO	SSW: Charlie A. - Inscription: "Married Aug. 1, 1970" - Research Note: Daughter of Leland and Martha (Spurling) Crews. On Aug. 1, 1970 in Mexico, MO, she was united in marriage to Charlie A. Ray, who preceded her in death on June 4, 2003. Also preceding her in death were her parents. Surviving are one son, Tommy Ray and his wife Monique of Washburn, MO; two daughters, Martha Stanley and her husband Chris of Kirbyville, MO and Sarah Ray of Lincoln, AR; two brothers, Ed Crews and his wife Estlle of Sidney British Columbia, Canada and Fred Crews and his wife Jeanie of Mexico, MO; four grandchildren, Daniel, Jasmine, Cali and Vinnie and one great-grandchild, Jade. Barbara grew up and attended school in Mexico, MO, graduating from Mexico High School in 1966. She moved to Butterfield in 1972. Barbara was employed by Ellis, Cupps and Cole for 22 years as a legal secretary. She and Charlie were co-owners and operators of George Ray & Sons Feed Store in Cassville, she was a member of the Women's Democrat Club and First Butterfield Women's Auxiliary. Barbara enjoyed serving her church, traveling, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a member of Butterfield Baptist Church.	Fohn Funeral Home L. Pearce FindaGrave Photos Diana Cope
RAY, Blaine R.	Oct. 3, 1905 AR	Jan. 14, 1983	SSW: Loraine N. Ray - Research Note: He was the son of Walter B. Ray and Annie Griggs.	Census Phyllis Long Headstone Kay C. Morrow Photo Diana Cope
RAY, Carolyn Sue (KUYKENDALL)	Jan. 28, 1943 Tulsa, OK	Oct. 13, 2019 Mercy Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO	Research Note: She was the daughter of Roscoe and Nora Kuykendall. On June 25, 1961 she was united in marriage to George Ray. Preceding her in death were her parents and one brother. Carolyn resided in Arkansas as a young girl before moving to Missouri, where she received her education at Oak Ridge and Cassville, graduating from Cassville High School. At an early age she received Christ as her Savior. In 1971 they moved to Butterfield to make their home. She was a member of Butterfield First Baptist Church where she enjoyed playing the organ and piano.	Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long
RAY, Charlie Arlin	Mar. 28, 1948 Cassville, Barry Co., MO	June 4, 2003 St. John's Hosp., Joplin, Jasper Co., MO	SSW: Barbara A. - Inscription: "Married Aug. 1, 1970" - Research Note: Husband of Barbara Crews. Son of George Thomas and Ida May (Utter) Ray. Father of Tommy, Sarah and Martha. Three brothers, George, Henry and Fred Ray. Two sisters, Anna Buchanan and Arlene Blakey. Preceded in death by one brother, Walter Ray. He owned and operated George Ray and Sons Feed Store in Cassville, MO.	Friend Of Family, Monett Times June 6, 2003 Photo Diana Cope
RAY, Cora N. (BROOKS)	Aug. 16, 1906 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO	Apr. 26, 1986 Monett, Barry Co., MO	Research Note: She was the wife of James Leonard Ray.	Headstone Note Jan Phillips Photo Diana Cope
RAY, Doris Virginia (SEELY)	Feb. 15, 1929 Tuxedo Park, Orange Co., NY	May 7, 1991 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK	SSW: Thomas Jerrell - Inscription: "Married Feb. 16, 1951" - Research Note: Daughter of Frank D. Seely and Edith Anderson. - Back of Stone - Another Photo	SS Claims Index OK Obit Index Phyllis Long Photos Diana Cope
RAY, Ernest S.	Mar. 2, 1904	Aug. 8, 1979	SSW: Ocie T. - Research Note: He was the son of Thomas Jefferson Ray and Sarah Alice Smith.	Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RAY, Floey E.	May 4, 1943	No Date	SSW: Fred A.	Photo Diana Cope
RAY, Fred Allen	Nov. 4, 1943 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO	Aug. 18, 2007 Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK	SSW: Floey E. - Research Note: Son of George Thomas Ray and Ida May Utter.	Mother's Obit Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RAY, George Thomas	Dec. 9, 1907	May 4, 1975	SSW: Ida May - Inscription: "Married May 5, 1926" - Research Note: He was the son of Walter B. Ray and Annie Griggs.	Census Phyllis Long Headstone Kay C. Morrow Photo Diana Cope
RAY, Ida May (UTTER)	Mar. 6, 1909 Webb City, Jasper Co., MO	Nov. 6, 2001 Springfield, Greene Co., MO	SSW: George T. Ray - Inscription: "Married May 5, 1926" - Research Note: Daughter of Robert Calvin and Matilda Catherine (Mitchell) Utter, married George T. Ray on May 5, 1926, in Cassville, and he preceded her in death May 4, 1975. Survivors include four sons, George Ray and Charlie Ray, both of Butterfield, Henry Ray of Columbia, and Fred Ray of Miami, Oklahoma; two daughters, Anna Buchanan and Arlene Blakey, both of Springfield; 18 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Ray; one son, Walter Ray; and one grandchild.	Monett Times Nov. 9, 2001 Mary Homesley Headstone Kay C. Morrow Photo Diana Cope
RAY, James Leonard	Mar. 21, 1893 Springfield, Greene Co., MO	Mar. 22, 1980 Monett, Barry Co., MO	Research Note: His mother was Mary Ray. Father not listed on the SS Claims Index. His wife was Cora Brooks.	Headstone Jan Phillips SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RAY, Jesse William	1884 MO	Nov. 18, 1936 Cassville, Barry Co., MO	Research Note: No birth date was given on the death certificate. Age 52 years, 5 months, 29 days. Father not given. Mother given as Caroline Ray born Greene Co., MO. Viola Ray, his wife, of Purdy, MO was the informant.	Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RAY, Junior Dean	Nov. 13, 1925	Feb. 22, 1992	Inscription: "PFC US ARMY" - Research Note: He was the son of James Ray and Cora Brooks. His wife was Louise Tucker.	Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RAY, Leonard Wayne	June 1, 1925	Apr. 23, 1944	Research Note: Joplin Globe, May 6, 1944 - "Body of Leonard Wayne Ray Recovered From River" - Webb City, MO, May 5 - Information has been received by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest S. Ray, 703 South Roane street, that the body of their son, Wayne, 18 years old, who was drowned recently when he fell from his ship into the Ohio river, near Wheeling W. Va., has been found. The body will be received Sunday morning by the Callaway Undertaking Company at Monett. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at New Church near Purdy. - He was the son of Ernest S. Ray and Ocie Mosey.	Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RAY, Loraine Naomi (PENNELL)	July 14, 1912 Webb City, Jasper Co., MO	Aug. 12, 1972 Cassville, Barry Co., MO	SSW: Blaine R. Ray - Research Note: William Harrison Pennell and Vida Belle Lowe.	Headstone Kay C. Morrow Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RAY, Louisa E. (TUCKER)	Aug. 13, 1923 Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO	July 6, 1999 Purdy, Barry Co., MO	Research Note: She was the daughter of Stonewill and Bertha (Ridpath) Tucker. She had lived in Purdy the past two years and was a homemaker. She was married to Junior Ray, and he preceded her in death in 1992.	Monett Times Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RAY, Lunda L. (GIDEON)	Feb. 22, 1902 Stone Co., MO	Feb. 12, 1983 MO	SSW: William Goebel - Research Note: She was the daughter of Frank Gideon and Lillie Damrill.	Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RAY, Marlett B.	Sept. 11, 1926 Barry Co., MO	Jan. 18, 1937 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO	Research Note: He was the son of Ernest S. Ray and Ocie Mosey both born Barry Co., MO. His father of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate.	Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RAY, Mona Jeanne (DOUTHITT)	July 11, 1926	Sept. 28, 2005 Red Rose Inn Cassville, Barry Co., MO	SSW: Walter C. - Research Note: She was a daughter of Kirk and his first wife Cora (Abram) Douthitt. She married Walter Ray in Cassville on Jan. 25, 1945. She was an owner of Ray Feed Store in Cassville. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and one daughter, Susie Ray.	Cassville Democrat Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RAY, Nona Irene (TAGUE)	June 17, 1891 Winfield, Cowley Co., KS	Nov. 25, 1961 Cassville, Barry Co., MO	Research Note: She was the wife of Walter Blaine Ray. W. B. Ray of Butterfield, MO married Nona I. Tague of Neosho, MO in Newton Co., MO on July 12, 1916. Daughter of Isaac Newton Tague and Kate Irene Lujin. Lee Ray of Olathe, KS was the informant on the death certificate.	Death Certificate Census MO Marriage Records SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Family Records Headstone Karen Scrivner Photo Diana Cope
RAY, Ocie T. (MOSEY)	Aug. 19, 1905	Dec. 15, 1979	SSW: Earnest S.	Photo Diana Cope
RAY, Roberta Wilson	Oct. 17, 1918 MO	Sept. 14, 1976 Fairview, Newton Co., MO	Research Note: Daughter of Iva Tague. When Iva died shortly after the birth of a daughter, Roberta Wilson Ray, her sister Nona (Tague) Ray adopted and raised her newborn niece.	Note Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RAY, Sarah Alice (SMITH)	Mar. 5, 1858 KY	Feb. 25, 1917 MO	SSW: Thomas J. - Research Note: Thomas Ray, age 22, married Sallie A. Smith, age 18, both of Knox Co., KY, on Sept. 19, 1875 in Knox Co., KY.	Census KY Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RAY, Susan A.	Oct. 6, 1960	May 28, 1990	Research Note: Daughter of Walter C. Ray and Mona Jeanne Douthitt.	Mother's Obit Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RAY, Thomas Jefferson	Mar. 4, 1853 KY	Feb. 25, 1923 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO	SSW: Sarah A. - Research Note: He was a retired farmer and widowed. Father's name given only as Ray born England, mother's maiden name Smith born KY. W. B. Ray of Butterfield, MO was the informant on the death certificate. His wife was Sarah Alice Smith. - March 5, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Purdy News: T. J. Ray, visited his son, B. M. Ray, Monday. - July 13, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Butterfield News: Mrs. Maud Kinser and children of Sarcoxie visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Ray, a few days last week.	Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RAY, Thomas Jerrell	Jan. 19, 1927 Logan, Greene Co., MO	Feb. 17, 2010 Lacoba Nursing Center, Monett, Barry Co., MO	SSW: Doris Virginia - Inscription: "Married Feb. 16, 1951" - Research Note: He was a son of William Goebel and Lunda (Gideon) Ray. He was united in marriage to Doris Seely Feb. 16, 1951. She passed away May 1991. Thomas then married Willadean Etter Bradford June 29, 1992. Mr. Ray had retired from a sales position with Thomas Concrete Company of Oklahoma City. He served in the Coast Guard during WWII. Mr. Ray was preceded in death by his brother Laverne Ray and sister Sarah Belle Brown. - Back of Stone - Another Photo	Bennett Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photos Diana Cope
RAY, Viola	1894	No Date	Research Note: Wife of Jesse William Ray. They were living in Purdy, Barry Co., MO in the 1930 census.	Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RAY, Walter Blaine	Jan. 11, 1877 KY	Nov. 19, 1928 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO	Research Note: He was a farmer and his wife (second wife) was named Nona Tague. Son of Thomas Jefferson Ray and Sarah A. Smith both born KY. Mrs. Walter Ray of Butterfield, MO was the informant on the death certificate. His first wife was Annie Griggs.	Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RAY, Walter Calvin	May 18, 1927	Sept. 6, 1978	SSW: Mona Jeanne - Research Note: He was the son of George T. Ray and Ida May Utter. In the 1930 Census, Walter is with his parents, George and Ida, with grandparents Robert and Matilda Utter in Tempe, Maricopa Co., AZ. - Military Stone - Inscription: "US NAVY WORLD WAR II"	Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RAY, William Goebel	Mar. 2, 1900	Aug. 31, 1993	SSW: Lunda L. - Research Note: He was the son of Thomas Jefferson Ray and Sarah Alice Smith.	Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
REED, Bertha Viola (CARTWRIGHT)	Sept. 12, 1889 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO	Oct. 8, 1932 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO	SSW: Joseph - Research Note: Wife of Joseph Andrew Reed, daughter of Franklin Ryburn Cartwright and Delilah (Bartlett) (Hargrove) Cartwright. Mother of Elva Mae (Reed) Purdom. - Wheaton Journal, 1932 - Abstract: Mrs. Joe Reed nee Cartwright of Butterfield, Oct. 1932. Dau. Mrs. Elva Purdom. Her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cartwright of Wheaton. Sisters, Mrs. Ella Day, Lula Hurlburt, Wheaton. Brothers Arthur Cartwright, Springfield, Herman Cartwright of CA, Walter of Idaho, Ezra of Wheaton, Orval of Wheaton. - May 29, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Butterfield News: Frank Cartwright and wife visited Joe Reed's Sunday. - June 5, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Butterfield News: Mrs. J. A. Reed and daughter, Miss Lillian, and Irene Craig of Cassville visited at Joe Reed's Sunday.	Obit Headstone Granddaughter Helen V. Taylor Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
REED, Joseph Andrew	Mar. 10, 1888 Purdy, Barry Co., MO	Aug. 29, 1936 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO	SSW: Betha - Research Note: Son of Jonathan Reed and Mary Elizabeth (Riddle) Reed. Husband of Bertha Viola (Cartwright) Reed. Father of Elva Mae (Reed) Purdom. Joseph was a merchant and shot himself in the head at his store. Elva Purdom of Wheaton, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - September 26, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Butterfield News: Joe Reed is clerking in the farmers union store. - July 6, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Butterfield News: Joe Reed has purchased a new seven passenger Studebaker car. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, March 27, 1919 - Joe Reed and family of Butterfield spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Hite. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, May 1, 1919 - Joe Reed's store at Butterfield was broken into one night last week quite a lot of goods were taken but there is no clue to the thieves. It is too bad that such work has to go on in the neighborhood. - Same paper: The store of J. A. Reed was broken into last Thursday night by breaking out a window. There were six pair of shoes, about a dozen pair of overalls, some sox and $3. in money taken. - July 24, 1920, Cassville Democrat - Mr. and Mrs. Earl Reed, Mrs. Burl Reed, Misses Blanche and Mable Messer, of this city and Clyde Reed and his friend, Mr. Gross of Dallas, Texas, and Joe Reed and family of Butterflied, have been on White River fishing this week.	Obit Headstone Granddaughter Helen V. Taylor Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
REED, Mary Elizabeth (RIDDLE)	Nov. 25, 1858 Purdy, Barry Co., MO	Apr. 3, 1919 Purdy, Barry Co., MO	Research Note: Second wife of Jonathan Reed. Oldest daughter of Joseph D. Riddle and Matilda (Smith) Riddle. Mother of Joseph A. Reed. Jonathan is buried beside first wife in Oak Hill Cemetery.	Headstone Note G Granddaughter Helen V. Taylor Photo Diana Cope
REED, Opal Lucille (NICKOLS) (BRADFIELD)	Dec. 11, 1919 Purdy, Barry Co., MO	Apr. 17, 1994 MO	SSW: Truman L. - Inscription: "Married Sept. 29, 1961" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Amos Bert Nickols and Sarah Louvisa Hooten. She first married Maurice Bradfield and he died in 1959, buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Second married Truman Lamont Reed.	Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
REED, Reva Frances (RAY)	July 14, 1935 Stella, Newton Co., MO	Jan. 31, 2005 Purdy, Barry Co., MO	Research Note: She was the daughter of James L. Ray and Cora N. Brooks. Survivors include one brother, Ralph Ray of Pierce City; and several nieces and nephews.	Monett Times Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace
REED, Truman Lamont	June 17, 1916 Purdy, Barry Co., MO	Nov. 21, 2000 Freeman Hosp., Neosho, Newton Co., MO	SSW: Opal L. Nickols - Inscription: "Married Sept. 29, 1961" - Research Note: He was the son of Ommer and Nellie (Mutrux) Reed. He was a lifetime Purdy resident, a retired truck driver for R-M Industries in Purdy, and a member of the First Baptist Church in Purdy. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He married Opal Nickols on Sept. 29, 1961, in Wheaton, and she preceded him in death April 17, 1994.	Monett Times Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RHEA, Basil Royal	Nov. 8, 1917	July 27, 1993	SSW: Marjorie K. - Research Note: Son of Chester and Zettie (May) Rhea.	Note Joy Guentert Photo Diana Cope
RHEA, Caniel Virginia (SHORT) (GRASS) (BRADLEY)	Sept. 7, 1919 Lexington, Lafayette Co., MO.	Mar. 21, 1979	SSW: Eugene - Research Note: Daughter of Arthur Short and Laura V. Blevins. SS Claims Index: Jan. 1937: Name listed as CANEIL VIRGINIA SHORT; July 1942: Name listed as CANEIL VIRGINIA GRASS; Mar. 1956: Name listed as CANEIL VIRGINIA BRADLEY; Mar. 3, 1975: Name listed as CANEIL VIRGINIA RHEA; Nov. 15, 1988: Name listed as CANEIL RHEA. Caniel Virginia Short married James Buford Grass on Dec. 19, 1937 in Lexington, Lafayette Co., MO. Apparently next married Mr. Bradley. Caniel Bradley, widowed, married Eugene Virgil Rhea, divorced, of Purdy, Barry Co., MO, born July 4, 1923 on Apr. 8, 1963 in Harrisonville, Cass Co., MO.	MO Marriage Records SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Headstone Joy Guentert Photo Diana Cope
RHEA, Carrol C.	Aug. 20, 1936 Purdy, Barry Co., MO	Jan. 7, 2009 Springfield, Greene Co., MO	SSW: Shirley - Inscription: "Married Dec. 21, 1956" - Research Note: He was a son of Chester and Zettie (May) Rhea. He was a retired supervisor from Jumping-Jacks Shoes in Monett. He married Shirley Henderson on Dec. 21, 1956. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Joe, Bassil, Leon, Gene, and Charlie Rhea; and four sisters, Rene Benbrook, Annie Quinn, Imogene Henderson, and Ava Brown. - Another Photo	Monett Times Photo Jay Trace Photo Diana Cope
RHEA, Chester	Sept. 14, 1896 MO	Jan. 16, 1981 MO	SSW: Zettie - Inscription: "Married Feb. 1, 1917" - Research Note: He was the son of James Virgil Rhea and Martha Mildred "Mattie" Clark.	Census Phyllis Long Headstone Joy Guentert Photo Diana Cope
RHEA, Eugene Virgil	July 4, 1924	Nov. 5, 1989	SSW: Caniel - Research Note: Son of Chester and Zettie (May) Rhea. MO Marriage Records give Caniel as Caniel Virginia Bradley (Short) widowed, of Strasburg, Cass Co., MO, born Oct. 2, 1922. Married Eugene Virgil Rhea of Purdy, Barry Co., MO, born July 4, 1923, divorced, on Apr. 8, 1963 in Harrisonville, Cass Co., MO.	MO Marriage Records Brother's Obit Phyllis Long Headstone Joy Guentert Photo Diana Cope
RHEA, Georgia I. (LOVELL)	Jan. 3, 1930 Monett, Barry Co., MO	Nov. 3, 2018 At Home, Lowery City, MO	SSW: Joe L. - Inscription: "Married Mar. 18, 1946" - Research Note: She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Lottie Mae (Bolin) Lovell. She was united in marriage on March 18, 1946 in Columbus, Kansas to Joe Landon Rhea; he preceded her in death in 2001. She was preceded in death by her parents: Clarence and Lottie Mae; her husband Joe and one son Larry Rhea.	Headstone Joy Guentert Census Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RHEA, Joe Landon	May 12, 1922 Purdy, Barry Co., MO	Nov. 17, 2001 Independence, Jackson Co., MO	SSW: Georgia Lovell - Inscription: "Married Mar. 18, 1946" - Research Note: Son of Chester and Zettie (May) Rhea. He was retired from Kansas City Power and Light Company after 30 years of service. He was an Army veteran of World War II and the Korean conflict. He married Georgia I. Lovell in March of 1946 in Columbus, KS. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Basil Rhea, Leo Rhea, Charlie Rhea, and Eugene Rhea; and two sisters, Imogene Henderson and Ava Leigh.	Monett Times Joy Guentert Photo Diana Cope
RHEA, Marjorie Kathleen (HOOTEN)	Mar. 9, 1925 MO	July 25, 1988 Los Angeles Co., CA	SSW: Basil R. - Research Note: CA Death Index gives her mother's maiden as Hooten and father's surname as Hawkins. Phyllis' Note: I suspect that Hawkins is in error. MO Marriage Records give Marjorie Nickols, age 18, married Basil Rhea, age 24, on Dec. 16, 1941 in Lawrence Co., MO. Her supposed parents, Amos Bert Nickols and Sadie Louvisa Hooten, were married in 1907, both buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery..	CA Death Index MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Headstone Joy Guentert Photo Diana Cope
RHEA, Shirley Nadine (HENDERSON)	July 15, 1939 Purdy, Barry Co., MO	Mar. 21, 2024 At Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO	SSW: Carrol C. - Inscription: "Married Dec. 21, 1956" - Research Note: Daughter of the late Chester and Eula (Mullins) Henderson. She was united in marriage on Dec. 21, 1956 to Carrol Chester Rhea; he preceded her in death on Jan. 7, 2009. She was a home daycare provider before she retired and a member of the House of Prayer in Monett, MO. Shirley is survived by two sons; one daughter; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by both her parents; her husband and three brothers: Phillip, Richard and Paul Henderson. Burial next to her husband.	Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home L.Pearce FindaGrave Photos Diana Cope
RHEA, Zettie (MAY)	Feb. 21, 1897 Exeter, Barry Co., MO	Sept. 10, 1977 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO	SSW: Chester - Inscription: "Married Feb. 1, 1917" - Research Note: She was a daughter of Dan and Laura (Robison) May. - Online Obit, no paper or date: Mrs. Zettie Rhea, 80, Purdy Route 2, died at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Vincent's hospital in Monett after a long illness. Mrs. Rhea was born Feb. 21, 1897, at Exeter, and had lived in the Purdy area for 60 years. She was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church. She married Chester Rhea in February, 1917, at Exeter. She was survived by 7 sons and 4 daughters. She was preceded in death by one son, Charles Max Rhea. She had three brothers Robert May, Purdy and Cecil May and Porter May, both of Exeter, two sisters, Mrs. Mahala Williams, Exeter, and Mrs. Gertie Tucker, of the state of California that have died since their sister Zettie.	Online Obit Phyllis Long Headstone Joy Guentert Photo Diana Cope
RICHMOND, Albert	Aug. 3, 1897	Aug. 8, 1897	Inscription: "Son of Albert and Ella - Aged Five Days"	Photo Diana Cope
RICHMOND, Etta	Abt. 1889	Sept. 6, 1898	Inscription: "Dau. of Albert and Ella - Aged Nine Years, Three Months, and Two Days"	Photo Diana Cope
RIDDLE, Arnold Buford	Jan. 11, 1901	Dec. 26, 1996	SSW: Lois M. - Research Note: He was the son of Samuel Riddle and Florence King. His first wife was Lois M. Arnold. At age 66, he married Mary Elora Bagley, age 60, both of Neosho, Newton Co., MO, on Apr. 5, 1967 in Kansas City, North, Clay Co., MO. SSDI gives his last address as Neosho, Newton Co., MO.	SSDI MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RIDDLE, Carl Edward	Dec. 19, 1932 Barry Co., MO	Jan. 7, 1933 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO	Research Note: He was the son of Earl Riddle and Cora Beck, both born MO.	Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RIDDLE, Clyde Hershel	No Date	Apr. 19, 1923	Inscription: "Infant"	Photo Diana Cope
RIDDLE, Cora E. (BECK)	Dec. 25, 1903 MO	July 18, 1982	SSW: M. Earl - Inscription: "Married March 15, 1925" - Research Note: Daughter of Henry Redman Beck and Sarah Lydia Cotterman. SSDI gives last address as Springfield, Greene Co., MO.	Census SSDI Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RIDDLE, Edna M. (WHITTINGTON)	Sept. 28, 1903 MO	Feb. 19, 1968 Placer Co., CA	Research Note: She was the wife of Wesley E. Riddle. Daughter of Elbert Benjamin Whittington and Rhoda F. Patton.	CA Death Index Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RIDDLE, Emit Joseph	May 7, 1914	Nov. 7, 1916	Inscription: "Son of J. H. and E. P." - Research Note: He was the son of John Henry Riddle and Exia Pearl McGlasson.	Note Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RIDDLE, Exia Pearl (MCGLASSON)	Sept. 1, 1894 MO	Jan. 25, 1971 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO	SSW: John H. - Research Note: Exia McGlasson, age 17, married John H. Riddle, age 23, in Barry Co., MO. She was the daughter of James R. McGlasson and Barbara J. Marlow. Monett, MO resident. J. D. Riddle of Bronaugh, MO was the informant on the death certificate.	Census MO Marriage Records Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RIDDLE, Florence M. (KING)	Sept. 20, 1870 Fayetteville, Washington Co., AR	Apr. 29, 1962 At Home, Neosho, Newton Co., MO	SSW: Samuel - Research Note: Daughter of William B. King and Jennie Shipley. Arnold B. Riddle of Neosho, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Florence M. King, age 29, of Harris, Washington Co., AR, married Samuel Riddle, age 44, of Purdy, Barry Co., MO on Dec. 21, 1899 in Washington Co., AR.	Census AR Marriage Index Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RIDDLE, Imegene	Dec. 3, 1921	Aug. 4, 1923	SSW: LeRoy - Inscription: "Dau. of Estes and Stella" - Research Note: Daughter of Estes W. Riddle and Stella M. Bertalot. Estes was the son of Robert Thomas William Riddle and Mary Catherine "Molla" Brumead.	Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RIDDLE, James Doyle "J. D."	June 20, 1922 OK	No Date	Research Note: He was the son of John Henry Riddle and Exia Pearl McGlasson.	Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RIDDLE, James H.	Apr. 2, 1905	July 25, 1993	Research Note: He was the son of Samuel Riddle and Florence King. SSDI gives his last address as Joplin, Jasper Co., MO. Still single and living with his widowed mother in the 1940 census.	Census SSDI Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RIDDLE, John Henry	Dec. 8, 1886 Barry Co., MO	May 13, 1970 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO	SSW: Exia P. - Research Note: He was the son of Joseph Dennis Riddle and Matilda Caroline Smithson. He was a retired farmer and resident of Monett, Barry Co., MO. His wife Exia was the informant on the death certificate.	Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RIDDLE, Johnny Newman	Feb. 4, 1928 Barry Co., MO	Mar. 10, 1928 Barry Co., MO	Inscription: "Son of J. H. and E. P. - Our Loved One" - Research Note: He was a son of John H. Riddle and Exie P. McGlasson, both born Barry Co., MO.	Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RIDDLE, Joseph Dennis	Mar. 10, 1835 McMahan Co., TN	Mar. 10, 1915 Barry Co., MO	SSW: Matilda C Riddle. - Research Note: Civil War Veteran - He was the son of James Riddle born TN and Rhoda King born NC, married Matilda Caroline Smithson, October 15, 1857. - March 18, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Gunter News: Uncle Joe Riddle passed quietly away March 10th, age eighty years, March 10th, being his birthday. He will be greatly missed in our neighborhood. He was a good citizen and neighbor. He was loved by all the school children of which he was a great favorite. He leaves a wife, four sons, six daughters, three brothers and one sister and a number of relatives to mourn his departure. They have our heartfelt sympathy. - March 13, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - J. D. Riddle on Gunter was in Cassville Thursday. While in town he made this office a pleasant call. Mr. Riddle came to this country in the early 50's, and settled in the vicinity where he now resides. He tells vividly many interesting facts concerning the early growths of Barry County.	Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Headstone Norman Smith Photo Diana Cope
RIDDLE, LeRoy	Nov. 24, 1931	Nov. 26, 1932	SSW: Imegene - Inscription: "Son of Estes and Stella" - Research Note: Son of Estes W. Riddle and Stella M. Bertalot. Estes was the son of Robert Thomas William Riddle and Mary Catherine "Molla" Brumead.	Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
Riddle, Leroy Estes	No Date	June 20, 1924	Inscription: "Infant" - Research Note: Probably the son of Estes W. Riddle and Stella M. Bertalot. Estes was the son of Robert Thomas William Riddle and Mary Catherine "Molla" Brumead.	Note Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RIDDLE, Lois Marie (BLALACK)	May 17, 1902 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO	June 11, 1966 Sale Memorial Hosp., Neosho, Newton Co., MO	SSW: Arnold B. - Research Note: She was the first wife of Arnold Riddle. Daughter of John David Blalack and Minnie May Jackson. Usual residence was Neosho, MO. Her husband Arnold was the informant on the death certificate.	Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RIDDLE, M. Earl	Nov. 8, 1903 MO	June 22, 1982	SSW: Cora E. - Inscription: "Married March 15, 1925" - Research Note: He was the son of Robert T. W. and Molla C. Riddle.	Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RIDDLE, Manerva Emiline (FORD)	Dec. 1, 1849 Benton Co., AR	Feb. 16, 1910 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO	SSW: Robert - Research Note: She was a daughter of Richard Ford, born TN, and Manerva Emiline Ford, born TN. Robert Riddle, her husband, of Purdy, MO, RR 4 was the informant on the death certificate. - February 24, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Mrs. Robert Riddle died at her home west of Butterfield the 17th. Interment was made at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Friday.	Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RIDDLE, Matilda Caroline (SMITHSON)	Apr. 14, 1841 KY	Apr. 20, 1929 Barry Co., MO	SSW: Joseph Dennis Riddle - Research Note: Death certificate gives birth date as Apr. 14, 1842 and death date as Apr. 22, 1929. She was the wife of Joseph D. Riddle. Father's name given only as Smithson born PA and mother's maiden name was Thomas. Mrs. Smith King of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Cassville Democrat, April 26, 1929 - Mrs. J. D. Riddle, 87 years old was found dead in bed Monday morning at her home at Butterfield. Heart disease was supposed to have caused her death. Mrs. Riddle had been in good health for one or her age, and Sunday had been visiting at the homes of her neighbors. She observed her eighty- seventh birthday April 14. She was evidently was up Sunday night as a light was burning when her son-in-law C.A. Payne, found her Monday morning. Mrs. Riddle had lived in or near Butterfield most of her life. Her husband died about 10 or 12 years ago but nine children survive her. Of these, four live at Butterfield, three in Oklahoma and two in Canada. She was the mother of John Riddle well known farmer resided in Talbert Mill vicinity north of this city. She is survived by the following children: James and George Riddle of Canada; Mrs. Rhoda Weaver of Atoka, Okla; Will Riddle of Ada, Okla; Mrs. Smith King, Mrs. Charles Payne and Mrs. Mack Gurley of Purdy; Mrs. John Ennis of Wewoka, Okla. and John Riddle of Cassville. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at New Church.	Death Certificate Online Obit Phyllis Long Headstone Norman Smith Photo Diana Cope
RIDDLE, "Molla" Mary Catherine (BRUMEAD)	Mar. 9, 1879 Cotton Plant, Woodruff Co., AR	May 11, 1947 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO	SSW: R. T. W. Riddle - Research Note: daughter of John J. Brumead and Catherine Masteller. Mary Catherine "Molly" Brumead, age 19, married Robert T. W. Riddle, age 18, on Apr. 3, 1898 in Barry Co., MO.	MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Headstone Norman Smith Photo Diana Cope
RIDDLE, Oma	Mar. 1917	Mar. 1917	SSW: Omar Riddle - Research Note: She was the daughter of Robert T. W. and Molla C. (Brumead) Riddle.	Headstone Note Norman Smith Photo Diana Cope
RIDDLE, Omar	Dec. 1915	Dec. 1915	SSW: Oma Riddle - Research Note: He was a son of Robert T. W. and Molla C. (Brumead) Riddle.	Headstone Note Norman Smith Photo Diana Cope
RIDDLE, Robert	Sept. 15, 1849	Oct. 28, 1935 Cassville, Barry Co., MO	SSW: Manerva E. - Research Note: Very little information given on the death certificate. He was a farmer and widowed. R. P. Riddle of Tulsa, OK was the informant on the death certificate. DC gives birth date as Sept. 15, 1850 and death date as Oct. 29, 1936. - He was the son of James Riddle and Rhoda King. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, May 16, 1918 - Robert Riddle and son, R. W. Riddle, went to Sam Riddle's Thursday to re-roof his house that was damaged by the heavy hail, May 7th.	Census Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RIDDLE, Robert Thomas William	June 1, 1879 AR	May 8, 1962 Elsie's Nursing Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO	SSW: Molla C. Riddle - Research Note: He was a son of Robert Riddle and Manerva E. Ford. His wife was given as Dovie on the death certificate. Earl Riddle of Monett, MO was the informant.	Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Headstone Norman Smith Photo Diana Cope
RIDDLE, Ruby	June 26, 1908	May 17, 2003	Research Note: Daughter of Samuel Riddle and Florence King. in the 1930 census, she is listed as Ruby M. Armstrong, age 21, married, living with her parents.	Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RIDDLE, Samuel	Jan. 20, 1855 MO	May 3, 1932 Purdy, Barry Co., MO	SSW: Florence M. - Research Note: He was a farmer and the son of James Riddle, born TN. Mother's name not given but born in NC. James Riddle of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - He was the son of James Riddle born TN and Rhoda King born NC. He first married Laura A. McReynolds, second Florence M. King. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, February 20, 1919 - Butterfield: Lawrence Nichols of Flat Creek has purchased the grist mill of J. M. Gurley and Sam Riddle and will buy some property and move to our burg. We think that a good miller will do well.	Census Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RIDDLE, Wesley E.	Mar. 9, 1902 MO	Mar. 16, 1976 Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA	Research Note: He was the son of Robert T. W. and Molla C. (Brumead) Riddle. His wife was Edna M. Whittington.	Census CA Death Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RISLEY, Margaret Jane	Feb. 8, 1924	No Date	SSW: Roy - Inscription: "Married March 22, 1986"	Photo Diana Cope
RISLEY, Roy Ellis	Jan. 17, 1915 Hazen, AR	Feb. 7, 1996 MO	SSW: Margaret Jane - Inscription: "Married March 22, 1986" - Research Note: SSDI gives his last residence as Purdy, Barry Co., MO. Son of Robert D. Risley and Cora A. Strong.	SSDI SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RIVERA, Sarahi	May 12, 2013 Monett, Barry Co., MO	June 18, 2014 At Home, Butterfield, Barry Co., MO	Research Note: 1 year old daughter of Fernando and Maria P. (Salas) Rivera. Preceding her in death was her great grandfather, Leonardo Rivera.	Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long
ROARK, Carl Dean	No Date	No Date	No Data	Photo Diana Cope
ROARK, Jimmie Gene	Nov. 19, 1933 Johnson, KS	April 4, 2016 Mercy Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO	Research Note: He was the son of Samuel Eugene and Nancy Alice (Davis) Roark, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death was one daughter, Rhonda Roark. Surviving are seven children. Jim received his education in Holcomb, Kansas where he graduated from high school and then served two years in the National Guard. After moving to Cassville Jim attended one year at MSU in Springfield. Most of his working life was spent as a pipeline inspector for Williams Brothers in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In 1969 he moved from Lakin, Kansas to Cassville, Missouri to make his home. When he was able, he attended Cowboy Church in Neosho, where he gave his life to the Lord in 2012.	Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long
ROARK, Nancy Alice (DAVIS)	Feb. 10, 1912 Barry Co., MO	Apr. 7, 2001 Cassville, Barry Co., MO	SSW: Samuel Eugene - Research Note: She was a daughter of John F. and Lora (Wallen) Davis, married Samuel Eugene "Gene" Roark in 1933, and he preceded her in death March 25, 1972. She attended Exeter High School and received nursing training in Stella and the state of Kansas. She was a nurse in Garden City, Kansas, and Ulysses, Kansas. She moved to Cassville in 1966.	Monett Times Apr. 9, 2001 Mary Homesley Photo Diana Cope
ROARK, Samuel Eugene "Gene"	Apr. 27, 1912	Mar. 25, 1972	SSW: Nancy Alice - Research Note: He was a son of Joel A. and Sarah Alice (Garrison) Roark.	Note Donna Cooper Photo Diana Cope
ROARK, Thelma Evelyn (TERRY)	Feb. 7, 1919 Monett, Barry Co., MO	Sept. 2, 1993 MO	Research Note: SSDI gives her last address as Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO. Daughter of Alfred M. Terry and Martha L. Terry. Husband maybe Ira Thomas Roark.	SSDI SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
ROBBINS, Charles Wade	May 23, 1888 Mountain View, Howell Co., MO	June 14, 1936 Frisco Hosp., St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO	Research Note: He had been a railroad agent for 27 years. His wife was Mary and he was the son of William Millard Robbins born KY and Mildred McCandles born TN. His wife Mary of Pierce City, MO was the informant on the death certificate.	Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
ROBERTS, Martha	Nov. 10, 1838 TN	Jan. 2, 1912 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO	Inscription: "Grandmother" - Research Note: She was single and the daughter of Clayborn Roberts and Milly Bloomer both born TN. Mrs. F. M. Lowe of Butterfield, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - 1880 Census, Missouri, Newton, Van Buren - Martha is living with her sister Catherine with son Rufus, age 17 born TX, and daughter Florida, age 14 born AR. Mrs. F. M. Lowe was her daughter Florida who married Marion Francis Lowe and both buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.	Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
ROBERTSON, Arlie R.	Mar. 27, 1913 OK	July 15, 1974 MO	SSW: Bessie Victoria - Research Note: Springfield News, July 17, 1974 - PIERCE CITY: Funeral services for Arlie R. Robertson, 61, Pierce City, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Wilks Brothers Chapel. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery near Purdy. Mr. Robertson, a native of OK, died Monday at his home after suffering an apparent heart attack. He was an employee of Monett Manufacturing Co., and a member of First Baptist Church here. Surviving are his wife Bessie, five daughters, Mrs. Patricia Ramsey of Republic, Mrs. Sherry Starkey, Tracy CA., Mrs. Wanda St. Hilaire, Reseda, CA Mrs. Carol Vickery, Salem, IL, and Mrs. Mary Lou Neal, Loomis, CA; two sons, Joe B. of Webb City and Arlie Jr. of the home, two stepsons, Cecil Rich, Clayton, NJ, and Jack Rich, Devine TX; two sisters, Mrs. Veta Murphy, Covina, CA and Mrs. Verna Rogers, Santa Rosa, CA. 26 grandchildren and one great grandchild.	Obit Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
ROBERTSON, Arlie, Jr.	Dec. 8, 1937 Atoka, Atoka Co., OK	May 15, 2007 Hartland Care and Rehab. Cape Girardeau Co., MO	Research Note: Arlie Robertson Jr., 69, of Pierce City, died yesterday, May 15, at Hartland Care and Rehabilitation in Cape Girardeau. Mr. Robertson was born December 8, 1937, in Atoka, Oklahoma, the son of Arlie and Bessie (Allen) Robertson. Survivors include three sisters, Wanda St. Hilaire of Monett, Patricia Ramsey of Pierce City, and Sherry McDonald of Channahon, Illinois; and two brothers, Jack Rich of Seguin, Texas, and Joe Robertson of Augusta, Georgia. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. tomorrow, May 17, at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery near Butterfield with Rev. Mark Bradshaw officiating under the direction of Lakin Funeral Home of Pierce City. - Another Photo - Another Photo	Monett Times Phyllis Long Photos Diana Cope Photo Jay Trace
ROBERTSON, Bessie Victoria (ALLEN) (RICH)	Aug. 1, 1907 Conway, Faulkner Co., AR	May 29, 1995 MO	SSW: Arlie R. - Research Note: Daughter of Marion Ancel and Elizabeth C. Allen. She first married George Cecil Rich. They had 2 sons named in Arlie's obit as stepsons.	Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
ROBERTSON, Donald Ray	Feb. 21, 1944 Ecter, Texas Co., TX	June 21, 1961 Independence, Jackson Co., MO	Research Note: He was a son of Arlie and Bessie (Allen) Robertson. He worked for Cornell Roofing and was caught between a truck and a pile of concrete blocks. His father, Arlie, was the informant on the death certificate.	Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
ROBINSON, Ada Feata (DOWERS)	Mar. 9, 1882 IL	Mar. 9, 1961 At Home, Butterfield, Barry Co., MO	SSW: Charles S. - Research Note: She was a daughter of John A. Dowers and Mahala E. Alexander. Charles Robinson of Butterfield, MO was the informant on the death certificate.	Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
ROBINSON, Charles Shelton	Feb. 15, 1880 MO	Dec. 15, 1967 Barry Co. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO	SSW: Ada F. - Research Note: In 1930 Census, Charles and Ada are in Galena, Woods Co., OK with sons Clarence, Edward and Vurland. He was the son of Joshua C. Robinson and Sarah E. Vance. SSDI gives his date of death and last residence as Cassville, Barry Co., MO. Vurlon Robinson of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate.	Census SSDI Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
ROBINSON, Cheryl Tawana (CARLISLE)	Feb. 23, 1944	No Date	SSW: Vurland - Research Note: Vurland Richard Robinson, age 52, married Cheryl Tawana Carlisle, age 27 on Jan. 21 1972 at Whitenan Air Force Base, Johnson Co., MO. Both were from Cassville, Barry Co., MO.	MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
ROBINSON, Vurland Richard	Nov. 2, 1919	Apr. 6, 1986	SSW: Cheryl T. - Research Note: He was a son of Charles S. Robinson and Ada Pearl Dowers. In 1930 Census, he is with the family in Galena, Woods Co., OK.	Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
ROGERS, Amalie Sue (HORNER) (LAND) (SULLIVAN) (STAHLMAN)	Aug. 11, 1952 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO	Nov. 26, 2000 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO	Inscription: "Loving Wife and Mother" - Research Note: Daughter of Amos E. and Elaine (Boyd) Horner. - SS Claims Index: Aug. 1966: Name listed as AMALIE SUE HORNER; Jan. 1969: Name listed as AMALIE SUE LAND; Nov. 19, 1981: Name listed as AMALIE SUE SULLIVAN; Sept. 15, 1986: Name listed as AMALIE SUE STAHLMAN; Oct. 18, 1988: Name listed as AMALIE SUE ROGERS; Nov. 29, 2000: Name listed as AMALIE S ROGERS.	Obit Pat Horner SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
ROGERS, Arthur Walter	Dec. 15, 1890 Green Forrest, AR	Dec. 31, 1966 Cardwell Memorial Hosp., Stella, Newton Co., MO	SSW: Martha - Research Note: He was a son of Oliver M. Rogers and Minnie Elvira Hamilton. Usual residence was Cassville, MO. His wife Martha was the informant on the death certificate.	Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
ROGERS, Brenda K.	Jan. 28, 1954	Sept. 23, 1988	SSW: Wilma L. Mitchell (mother) - Inscription: "Daughter" - Research Note: Daughter of Wilma Lee Mitchell and Ralph George Rogers. Wilma Lee Mitchell, age 18, married Ralph George Rogers, age 21, on June 18, 1950 in Carroll Co., AR.	AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
ROGERS, Clarence William "Jake"	Oct. 2, 1902 AR	Nov. 2, 1973 MO	SSW: Meda - Research Note: He was the son of Noah Barney Rogers and Mary Smith. He first married Letha Ann Owens and second Meda (Sizemore) Womack. - Cassville Republican, November 7, 1973 - Clarence Jake Rogers, 71, of Butterfield, died 12:30 A.M. Friday, November 2, at South Barry County Hospital in Cassville. Mr. Rogers was born October 1, 1902, in the state of Arkansas. He had lived in Butterfield most of his life and was a member of the Pentecostal church. Survivors include his wife, 2 daughters, a son, 2 step daughters, 3 sisters and several grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday at Butterfield Pentecostal Church. Burial in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery under the direction of Culver's Funeral Home.	Census Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
ROGERS, Della M. (BUTLER)	Apr. 13, 1913	July 7, 1980	SSW: Ira T.	Photo Diana Cope
ROGERS, George Monroe	No Date	Jan. 25, 1953	Inscription: "Son of Tom and Della Rogers"	Photo Diana Cope
ROGERS, Ira Thomas "Tom"	Mar. 29, 1900	May 1982 AR	SSW: Della M. - Research Note: He was the son of Oliver M. Rogers and Minnie Elvira Hamilton. SSDI gives his last address as Eureka Springs, Carroll Co., AR.	Census SSDI Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
ROGERS, Martha W. (LINN)	1893	1972	SSW: Arthur W. - Research Note: Martha Linn, age 18, of Shirley, Van Buren Co., AR married Arthur Rogers, age 21, of Berryville, Carroll Co., AR, on Oct. 13, 1912 in Carroll Co., AR. She was the daughter of Marion Linn and Nancy Jane Clinton.	Census AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
ROGERS, "Meda" Almeda Juanita Bell (SIZEMORE) (McCASLIN)	Apr. 28, 1900 AR	Jan. 28, 1991 MO	SSW: Clarence W. - Research Note: She was the second wife of Clarence. Daughter of Levi James Sizemore and Mary E. Moore. Meda Sizemore age 19, married Henry McCaslin, age 34, on July 26, 1919 in Eureka Springs, Carroll Co., AR. Henry died in 1953 and is buried at Roach Cemetery.	Census AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
ROGERS, Minnie Elvira (HAMILTON)	Jan. 10, 1873 MO	Dec. 3, 1955 Cassville, Barry Co. MO	SSW: Oliver M. - Research Note: She was a daughter of Tom and Adeline (Boatright) Hamilton. Arthur Rogers of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate.	Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
ROGERS, Noah Barney	Feb. 11, 1876	Apr. 9, 1954 Stella, Newton Co., MO	Research Note: He was a son of Richard R. and Elizabeth (Tarkington) (Tipton) Rogers. His wife was Mary Smith, according to son's death certificate. Kathy added that his mother was first married to Benjamin Tipton and was the daughter of William Tarkington. - Cassville Republican, (no date), - Funeral Services For Barney Rogers Monday - Last rites for Barney Rogers, 78-year-old resident of the Cassville community, were held at the Butterfield Holiness Church Monday afternoon. A retired farmer, Rogers lived in the Butterfield community for many years before moving to Cassville about three years ago. He had been in ill health for some time and about two weeks ago was taken to the Stella Hospital where he passed away Friday of last week. He is survived by five children. Two sons, John and Clarence; three daughters, Jewell Wilkerson, Earsley Horton, and Dan Foster. Burial was in the Mt. Pleasant cemetery under direction of the Culver Funeral Home.	Note Donna Cooper Note Kathy (Rogers) Linnet Obit Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
ROGERS, Oliver Monroe	Sept. 18, 1868 Heber Springs, Cleburne Co., AR	Aug. 7, 1950 Barry Co. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO	SSW: Minnie E. - Research Note: He was the son of Richard Rogers and Elizabeth Tarkington. Mrs. Mamie Rogers of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Cassville Republican, Aug. 1950 - Oliver M. Rogers, son of Richard and Elizabeth Rogers, was born at Heber Springs, Arkansas, September 18, 1868 and passed away at the Barry County Hospital following a short illness on August 7, 1950 at the age of 81 years 11 months and 21 days. He was married to Minnie Hamilton in 1889 to this union two sons and two daughters were born. He professed faith in Christ early in life and was at the time of his passing a faithful member of the Church of God. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife and four children; and many other relatives and friends. He was a kind and loving husband and father and will be sadly missed by all. Funeral Services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 P. M. at the Mt. Pleasant church near Butterfield; burial in the church cemetery; conducted by the Rev. C. V. Mauch of Butterfield, Under direction of Culver's.	Death Certificate Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
ROGERS, Wilsie L.	1914	1939	Research Note: He was the son of Arthur Rogers and Martha Linn.	Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
ROLLER, Evelyn Dean (SANDERS)	July 4, 1926 Purdy, Barry Co., MO	Sept. 4, 2002 MO	SSW: George McCollum "Mac" - Research Note: SSDI gives her last address as Republic, Greene Co., MO. Daughter of Clarence O. Sanders and Lottie M. Graber.	SSDI SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
ROLLER, George McCollum "Mac"	May 29, 1922 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO	May 1, 2005 Springfield, Greene Co., MO	SSW: Evelyn Dean Sanders - Research Note: He was the son of Francis Elliot and Augusta Maine (McCollum) Roller. Mac established Roller Appliance Service in 1949, a business that not only brought him success, but many lasting friendships over the years. Mac was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Evelyn Dean (Sanders) Roller, of 54 years, on Sept. 4, 2002; three sisters; and one brother.	Walnut Lawn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
ROOSE, William F.	1913	1937	No Data	Photo Diana Cope
ROSE, Alfred Roland	Apr. 19, 1898 AR	July 20, 1987 MO	SSW: Columbia - Research Note: SSDI gives last address as Washburn, Barry Co., MO. He was the son of Anderson Alfred Rose and Martha Edna Davidson.	Census SSDI Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
ROSE, Billie Martonne (ROSE)	Sept. 1, 1930 Springfield, Greene Co., MO	Mar. 27, 2019 Roaring River Rehab., Cassville, Barry Co., MO	Research Note: She was the daughter of Alford and Columbia (Gentry) Rose. On February 24, 1951 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho she was united in marriage to Daniel Rose. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Bob Rose. Billie grew up and received her education in Washburn where she graduated from high school. She went on to attend Draughon Business College in Springfield, Missouri. Later she moved to Oklahoma City where she was employed as an Executive Secretary at General Electric for thirty-four years. In 1985 her and Daniel moved to Washburn to make their home.	Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long
ROSE, Columbia Omah (GENTRY)	July 4, 1902 MO	Dec. 16, 1995 MO	SSW: Alfred R. - She was the daughter of Manford Ernest Gentry and Georgia E. Ferguson.	Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
ROSE, Daniel Allen	Oct. 29, 1930 Warrens, WI	Dec. 1, 2021 Washington Reg. Hosp., Fayetteville, AR	Research Note: Washburn, Barry Co., MO resident. He was born October 29, 1930 in Warrens, Wisconsin, the son of Leland and Gertrude (Paddock) Rose. On February 24, 1951 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho he was united in marriage to Billie Martonne Rose, who preceded him in death on March 27, 2019. Also preceding him in death were his parents; three brothers and one sister. Daniel grew up in Wisconsin and graduated from high school in Tomah. During the Korean War he served in the United States Army as a Corporal, serving from October 12, 1948 until July 14, 1952. He served his apprenticeship as a plant mechanic and certified welder for G.E. Atomic Energy Commission for ten years. For twenty-two years he worked as a mechanical engineer for G.E. in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In 1986 he moved to Washburn, Missouri to make his home.	Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long
ROSE, Robert Devon	Sept. 8, 1932 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO	Sept. 13, 1992 MO	SSW: Shirley - Research Note: Son of Alfred D. Rose and Columbia Gentry. Robert D. Rose, age 24, married Shirley D. Tisher, age 20, on Oct. 15, 1961 in Joplin, Jasper Co., MO. - Military Stone - Inscription: "A3C US AIR FORCE KOREA"	SS Claims Index MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
ROSE, Shirley D. (TISHER)	Jan. 16, 1941	No Date	SSW: Robert D. - Research Note: Robert D. Rose, age 24, married Shirley D. Tisher, age 20, on Oct. 15, 1961 in Joplin, Jasper Co., MO.	MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
ROSS, Ty Howard	Nov. 19, 1960 Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO	July 7, 1965 Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO	Inscription: "Our Baby" - Research Note: Son of Max Ross and Virginia Higgs. He died at the Johnson Home for Exceptional Children. He had chronic congenital brain syndrome.	Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
ROSS, Virginia Ruth "Gini" (HIGGS)	Apr. 21, 1939 Cassville, Barry Co., MO	Sept. 12, 2004 Ft. Myers, Lee Co., FL	Research Note: She was a daughter of Maxine Jordan and Olan Higgs who are also buried at Mt Pleasant. Wife of Max Ross, mother of Dorinda and Devra ['v' is correct].	Family - Obit Jane Kay Poore Photo Diana Cope
ROWAN, Charley	June 30, 1879 AL	Sept. 1, 1905 MO	Inscription: "Gone But Not Forgotten" - Research Note: Charles Rowan, age 20, married Ada Kisler, age 17, on Sept. 9, 1900 in Barry Co., MO. Ada at age 32, second married Henry E. Shore, age 45, on Sept. 26, 1914. Charley was the adopted son of John Rowen and Margaret West. - Another Photo	MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
ROWE, Mary Jane (WEAVER)	Mar. 5, 1849 AR	May 5, 1933 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO	Research Note: She was widowed and father was Isaac Weaver born TX. Mother was not named. Orpha Thompson of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Her mother was Mahalia Reese. Researchers say she was the wife of Joseph Samuel Rowe who died in 1913 in TX. - 1900 Census, Montague Co., TX - Joseph is age 62 with wife Mary J., age 50. - 1910 Census, Montague Co., TX - Joseph is age 72, married but Mary is not with he and his children. - 1910 census, Butterfield, Barry Co., MO - Mary J. Rowe is in Butterfield, age 61, widowed, living alone in a rented house.	Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
ROWEN, John	Mar. 31, 1829 TN	Nov. 21, 1901 MO	Research Note: He was the son of Nathaniel Rowen and Isabell Duncan. Married to Margaret West.	Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
ROWEN, Margaret (WEST)	June 10, 1837 IN	No Date	Research Note: She was the wife of John Rowen. John Rowen married Margaret Wish/West on May 7, 1873 in Crawford Co. AR. West was probably a married name. - 1860 Census, Jasper, Crawford, Arkansas - Richard West, age 60, born KY; Margaret West, age 28, born IN.	Census AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RUARK, Anita G.	1951	No Date	SSW: Robert H.	Photo Diana Cope
RUARK, Robert Howard	July 3, 1949 Cassville, Barry Co., MO	Aug. 25, 1996 MO	SSW: Anita G. - Research Note: SSDI gives his last address as Washburn, Barry Co., MO.	SSDI Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RUSSELL, David Washington	Aug. 28, 1903 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO	Oct. 12, 1992 Joplin, Jasper Co., MO	SSW: Mable F. - Research Note: He was the son of Thomas Jefferson Russell and Nancy Catherine Finney.	Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RUSSELL, Mable Frances (LEE)	Sept. 13, 1911 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO	July 27, 1997	SSW: David W. - Research Note: She was the daughter of Robert E. Lee and Etta L. Corley.	Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RUSSELL, Margaret Barthena (MCCRACKEN)	Sept. 11, 1891 Barry Co., MO	Jan. 11, 1967 At Home, St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO	SSW: William Luther - Research Note: She was the daughter of Alonzo E. McCracken and Mary Adaline Hicks. Kenneth Russell of St. Louis, MO was the informant on the death certificate.	Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RUSSELL, Ruby Lucille	Mar. 9, 1932 MO	Feb. 27, 1949 Cardwell Hosp., Stella, Newton Co., MO	Inscription: "Daughter" - Research Note: Usual address was Butterfield, MO. She was the daughter of David Russell and Mabel Lee.	Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RUSSELL, William Luther	Nov. 8, 1884 Rural Monett, Barry Co., MO	Dec. 25, 1941 St. Louis Co. Hosp., Clayton, St. Louis Co., MO	SSW: Margaret B. - Research Note: His wife was Margaret Russell, age 50. He was a pipe fitter for St. Louis Co. Gas Co. He was the son of Jackson Russell and Johanne Monay? both born Barry Co., MO. Cause of death was hit by an automobile while a pedestrian on a public highway at the corner of Fee Fee and St. Charles Rd. - Note: Online records give his mother as Joanna Maldrene Cox.	Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RUTHERFORD, Carrie Emaline (NELSON)	July 26, 1896	July 10, 1972	SSW: George W. - Research Note: She was the daughter of Olson Nelson and Celinda White, both buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. - Photo on Stone	Cemetery Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RUTHERFORD, George Washington	Mar. 7, 1883	Mar. 26, 1980	SSW: Carrie E. - Research Note: SSDI gives his last address as Cassville, Barry Co., MO. He was the son of Jessa A. Rutherford and Mary Ellen Stowell. George first married Hattie E. Stephens on Nov. 6, 1910 in Barry Co., MO. - November 14, 1913, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO - George W. Rutherford vs. Hattie E. Rutherford, divorce. - March 16, 1916, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO - Licenses to Wed: Geo. W. Rutherford, Monett and Carrie Nelson, Butterfield. - Photo on Stone	SSDI WWI Draft Reg. Census Online Newspapers MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope
RYDER, Marjorie Ann (YOUNG)	Aug. 31, 1932 At Home, Rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO	Jan. 6, 2018 At Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO	Research Note: She was the daughter of Oliver and Mabel (Lane) Young. Marjorie started to school at the Talbert one-room rural school before the school's students were transferred to the Purdy School District. She then graduated from Purdy High School in 1950. She was united in marriage to Robert Ryder on December 24, 1950. They settled into an apartment above the Elkins Butane company in Wheaton, later moved to a small house near Pioneer, and finally purchased a farm just south of Purdy in 1954. Marjorie began her working career working as a receptionist for Dr. Russell Powell, an optometrist, in Monett. Her duties expanded as Dr. Danny Nestleroad and Dr. J. D. Roberts were added to the practice. Following her retirement in 1994, she worked part-time in the Barry County Assessor's office for one tax season. In earlier years Marjorie was very active in area Home Economics Extension Clubs. She and her husband, Robert, were charter members of the Barry County Museum Volunteer Program. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Elane Hutchens and Jessilyn Akin.	White Funeral Home Phyllis Long
RYDER, Robert Henry	Oct. 31, 1924 Pioneer, MO	Feb. 6, 2021 Cox Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO	Research Note: Cassville, Barry Co., MO resident. He was the son of Harry Clark and Ella Mae (Harper) Ryder. He was a 1942 Wheaton High School graduate and was subsequently drafted in the United States Army in 1943 and was called out to serve in January 1944 and was honorably discharges in 1946. Robert served his country proudly in the Philippines and in Japan during World War II. On December 24, 1951, he was united in marriage to Marjorie Ann Young; she preceded him in death on January 6, 2018. Robert enjoyed tinkering in his shop and reading. He and his wife, Marjorie were charter members of the Barry County Museum Volunteer Program and both volunteered their time regularly. Robert was a member of the Mill Street Church of Christ in Cassville. In addition to his parents and wife, Robert was preceded in death by one brother, Richard Ryder; and two sisters, Marilyn Baybo and Kathryn Bangert. Due to the weather conditions for Saturday, the memorial service for Robert will be held at the Mill Street Church of Christ in Cassville, at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2021, with Minister Laith Hayward officiating. There will be no graveside services.	White Funeral Home Phyllis Long