Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
AKA: New Church Cemetery
Surnames S
SSW = Shares Stone With
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANDBERG, John Alfred | Dec. 16, 1900 Buttzville, Ransom Co., ND |
Aug. 28, 1946 Ellis Fischel State Cancer Hosp., Columbia, Boone Co., MO |
SSW: Violet V. - Research Note: Death certificate has birth year 1898. He was widowed twice and usual address was Cassville, Barry Co., MO. He was a farmer and carpenter and the son of Axele Sandberg born Sweden and Emma Killim born ND. R. G. Jinks of Cassville, MO was the informant. Cancer of the stomach was the cause of death. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SANDBERG, Violet Viola (JINKS) | Feb. 2, 1911 Mason City, NE |
July 18, 1943 Barry Co. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: John A. - Research Note: Death certificate has birth year 1909. Her husband's name was given as John A. Sandberg. Usual residence was Butterfield, Barry Co., MO. She was the daughter of R. G. Jinks born Mason Co., WV and Elsie Anderson born Geneva, NE. Accident was the cause of death. She suffered a skull fracture when an auto hit the buggy. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SANDERS, Clarence Orville | Mar. 24, 1886 MO |
Mar. 22, 1954 Rural Corsicana, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Lottie M. Graber - Inscription: "Father" - Research Note: He was the son of Washington Sanders and Caroline Vineyard. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SANDERS, Edsel Ford | June 13, 1918 MO |
Apr. 16, 1968 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Winnie M. - Research Note: He was the son of Clarence O. Sanders and Lottie Mae Graber. He was a Farm Bureau Insurance agent. Usual residence was RR 2, Purdy, MO. His wife Winnie was the informant on the death certificate. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SANDERS, Edsel F., Jr. | Apr. 30, 1943 | No Date | SSW: Mary Lou | Photo Diana Cope |
| SANDERS, Lottie Mae (GRABER) | June 18, 1890 Barry Co., MO |
July 27, 1964 Corsicana, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Clarence Orville - Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: She was the daughter of James J. Graber and Josephine Woodward. Edsel Sanders of rural Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SANDERS, Mary Lou (BROWN) (SEELEY) | May 19, 1940 Hillsdale Co., MI |
Feb. 28, 2010 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Edsel F., Jr. - Research Note: She was a daughter of John Brown, Jr. and Marie (Boone) Brown. She was united in marriage to Daniel Seeley, who preceded her in death. On Dec. 28, 1979, she married Edsel F. Sanders, Jr. Preceding her in death were her parents and one son, Michael Seeley. For sixteen years, she was employed at FASCO, from which she retired. She was an avid golfer, and was a member of Cassville Golf Course. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SANDERS, Winnie M. (SESSUM) | Oct. 19, 1924 | Jan. 25, 1970 | SSW: Edsel F. - Research Note: She was the daughter of William Shelton Sessum and Bessie McCoy. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SANTEE, Samuel Jacob | Feb. 28, 1907 Purdy, Barry, Co., MO |
Jan. 24, 1965 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Wilma L. - Inscription: "Married July 29, 1929" - Research Note: He was the son of John Santee and Viola Leona Patton. His wife Wilma was the informant on the death certificate. - Wheaton Journal, August 8, 1929 - Miss Wilma Vaught and Samuel J. Santee were united in marriage by Rev. Ollie Ennis at his home near Monett Wednesday afternoon July 31. The bride is the daughter of M. C. Vaught, who lives near Corsicana. She is a graduate of Wheaton High School, has attended Bolivar College two summer terms and has taught three successful terms at Corsicana, her home district. She has been employed to teach the primary grade at Ridgley the coming term. Sam Santee is a son of Mrs. Ollie Santee of Shoal Creek. Their many friends wish them a happy and prosperous future. | Census Online Newspapers Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SANTEE, Wilma L. (VAUGHT) | Feb. 16, 1908 | July 29, 1986 | SSW: Samuel J. - Inscription: "Married July 29, 1929" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Mark C. and Magdalene Vaught both buried at Waldensian Cemetery. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SAPP, Alice (ELAM) | Jan. 3, 1861 | Sept. 3, 1899 | SSW: J. C. - Inscription: "Alice, wife of J. C. Sapp - died Sept. 3 1899, aged 38 yrs. 8 mos. - Sleep Mother dear and take thy rest God called thee home He thought it best" - Research Note: Sarah Alice Elam was the daughter of James Henry Elam and Louisa Marnitha Rogers. Wife of Jasper Carl Sapp. - Another Stone | Headstone Mary Lou Adams Census Phyllis Long Photos Diana Cope |
| SAPP, Carl Wilbur | Dec. 1, 1925 Barry Co., MO |
Jul. 3, 1926 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Dewey and Ethel Sapp. | Headstone Mary Lou Adams One World Tree Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SAPP, Charles "Chad" H. | Aug. 7, 1892 MO |
Feb. 15, 1953 Rural Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Mildred N. - Research Note: No Children - He was a son of Jasper Carlin and Sarah Alice (Elam) Sapp. Military stone and funeral home records both give his birth as Aug. 7, 1893. Stone has 1892. Death Certificate has birth 1893. His wife is given as Mildred (Timmons) Sapp and he was a WW I Veteran. - Military Stone - Inscription: "MISSOURI PVT CO A 129 MACHINE GUN B" | Note Donna Cooper Death Certificate Phyllis Long Headstone Mary Lou Adams Photo Diana Cope |
| SAPP, Clarence Raymond "Bob" | Mar. 12, 1889 | May 21, 1980 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Luda E. - Inscription: "Married Aug. 7, 1910" - Donna Cooper's Research Note: He was a son of Thomas Newton and Lucinda Amanda (Elam) Sapp. - Sapp Family Photo | Headstone Mary Lou Adams Note Donna Cooper Photo Diana Cope |
| SAPP, Dona | Sept. 4, 1887 | Feb. 29, 1904 | Inscription: "Dau. of J. C. and S. A. Sapp - died Feb. 29, 1904 aged 16 yrs, 5 mos, 25 days" - Research Note: Cassville Republican, March 5, 1904 - Miss Dona Sapp, aged 16 years, was buried Tuesday at Mt. Pleasant Church. She had died of consumption and was a daughter of Carl Sapp. - Note: Mother was Alice Elam. | Online Obit Phyllis Long Headstone Mary Lou Adams Photo Diana Cope |
| SAPP, Dora (DRAKE) | Oct. 23, 1881 AR |
Aug. 5, 1938 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her husband was W. A. Sapp and she was an invalid. Extreme Potts Disease was the cause of death. She was the daughter of John Drake and Lora Hock. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Headstone Mary Lou Adams Photo Diana Cope |
| SAPP, Hazel Columbia (WARREN) | May 4, 1912 | No Date | SSW: Virgil N. - Research Note: Hazel Warren, age 22, married Virgil N. Sapp, age 23, both of Wheaton, Barry Co., MO on Apr. 6, 1935 in Washington Co., AR. Daughter of Jesse and Florence Warren. | AR Marriage Records Phyllis Long Headstone Mary Lou Adams Photo Diana Cope |
| SAPP, Helen M. | Feb. 18, 1916 Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 26, 1919 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Clarence Raymond Sapp and Luda Corn. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Headstone Mary Lou Adams Photo Diana Cope |
| SAPP, James Robert | July 31, 1934 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 7, 1934 Liberty Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Dewey Sapp and mother's maiden name was Arnold, both born Barry Co., MO. His mother was Ethel Leona Arnold. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Headstone Mary Lou Adams Photo Diana Cope |
| SAPP, Jasper Carl | Sept. 4, 1854 WV |
Aug. 12, 1913 Liberty Twp., Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Alice - Research Note: Also inscribed on the headstone is "Alice Sapp - Jan 3, 1861 - Sep 3, 1899 - Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his Saints" - He was widowed and the son of Silas M. Sapp and Elizabeth Swiger, both born WV. James M. Sapp of Exeter, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Headstone Mary Lou Adams Photo Diana Cope |
| SAPP, Lucinda Amanda (ELAM) | Nov. 26, 1862 Greene Co., MO |
Dec. 13, 1928 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Thomas Newton - Inscription: "Gone Home" - Research Note: Parents of James M., Sanford N., Clarence Raymond, Flossie, Elizabeth, and Ina. Donna's note: Lucinda was a daughter of James Henry and Louisa Marnitha Paralee (Rogers) Elam. She was a sister of Richard H. Elam who was married to Alice Haddock, daughter of Boone Haddock. - Cassville Republican, Dec. 20, 1928 - Mrs. Lucinda Amanda Elam-Sapp, wife of T. N. Sapp, died at their home north of Exeter, Friday Dec. 14 at the age of 66 years, 11 months and 14 days after a short illness. She was born in Greene County, MO, on Nov. 26, 1862 and when a small child moved with her parents to Seneca, where they died. After their death she made her home with different relatives until about the age of seventeen when she went to make her home with Mr. and Mrs. Washington Montgomery. She was married to T. N. Sapp on Feb. 9, 1882 and to this union were born seven children, six of whom are living. They are James, Sanford, Clarence, Mrs. Flossie Linebarger, Mrs. Lizzie Yarnall and Mrs. Ina Bayless, all living in this county. Her first born, Ona Pearl, died when about six months of age. She leaves beside her husband, Uncle Newt and children, thirty grandchildren, four grandchildren having preceded her in death, also one brother, R. H. (Dick) Elam of Eagle Rock and one half brother, John Elam of Bartlesville, Okla., a host of relative and friends. - Death Certificate says she was born in Carroll Co., AR. Father born Greene Co., IL. Mother not listed. T. N. Sapp was the informant. | Note Donna Cooper Online Obit Death Certificate Phyllis Long Headstone Mary Lou Adams Photo Diana Cope |
| SAPP, Lucinda "Luda" Ethel (CORN) | Sept. 19, 1891 MO |
May 6, 1957 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: C. R. "Bob" - Inscription: "Married Aug. 7, 1910" - Research Note: Parents of Troy L., Lois E., Mary Helen, Edna Lucille, Elsie Ruth, Amanda Alice, Betty Lou, and Barbara Jean. - She was the daughter of William H. Corn and Sara Alice Davidson. | Note Headstone Mary Lou Adams Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SAPP, Mildred N. (TIMMONS) | 1915 | No Date | SSW: Chad H. - Research Note: Mildred Timmons, age 24, married C. H. Sapp, age 45, on Nov. 14, 1938 in Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO. - 1920 census, Mineral, Barry, Missouri - Living with her grandparents Miles and Edna Beshears and her mother Cora Timmons, age 23, divorced. - 1930 census, Aurora, Lawrence, Missouri - Mildred Timmons, age 16, living with her mother Cora Wilson and new step-father G. W. Wilson. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SAPP, Rhoda Caroline (PHILLIPS) | Dec. 21, 1873 Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 10, 1949 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Thomas H. - Research Note: She was the widow of Tom Sapp. Daughter of Anderson Phillips and Millie Phillips. Valen Sapp of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Headstone Mary Lou Adams Photo Diana Cope |
| SAPP, Thomas Henry | Feb. 24, 1877 Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO |
Dec. 4, 1947 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Rhoda C. - Research Note: He was the son of Jasper Carl Sapp born WV and Alice Elam born MO. Valen Sapp of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Headstone Mary Lou Adams Photo Diana Cope |
| SAPP, Thomas Newton | Nov. 7, 1850 WV |
Mar. 2, 1931 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: L. A. - Research Note: Thomas Newton was a son of Silas M. and Elizabeth (Swiger) Sapp. His mother, Elizabeth was a sister of Peter Swiger. Peter's son, Rev. James Swiger, was married to Penelope Haddock, a sister of Alice (Haddock) Elam's father, Boone Haddock. James Sapp of Exeter, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Note Donna Cooper Death Certificate Phyllis Long Headstone Mary Lou Adams Photo Diana Cope |
| SAPP, Virgil N. | Nov. 7, 1911 Barry Co., MO |
June 25, 2001 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Hazel C. - Research Note: Parents of Warren Newton and Virginia Grace. - He was the son of James M. Sapp and Charlotte Grace Rhea. | Census Phyllis Long Headstone Mary Lou Adams Photo Diana Cope |
| SAPP, Wilbert Arthur "Aut" | Oct. 22, 1881 MO |
May 1, 1954 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Father of James Arthur. He married Jessie Linebarger and was a son of Jasper Carlin "Carl" and Sarah Alice (Elam) Sapp. He first married Dora Drake. Jessie L. Sapp of Exeter, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Note Donna Cooper Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Headstone Mary Lou Adams Photo Diana Cope |
| SAVAGE, Delilah Jane (TERRY) | Nov. 11, 1879 Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 22, 1943 Rural Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Lorenzo Dow and Mary Isabell (Haynes) Terry. Wife of John David Savage. | Note Marion Elvin Haynes Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SAVAGE, James Everett | Mar. 10, 1919 | May 29, 1996 | Research Note: He was the son of John David Savage and Delila Jane Terry. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SAVAGE, John David | Dec. 28, 1882 AR |
July 8, 1961 Sunset Valley Rest Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Jacob Arthur Savage and Sarah Jane Vanderpool. His wife was Delilah Terry. Mrs. Champ Brattin of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Headstone Marion Elvin Haynes Photo Diana Cope |
| SCHROEDER, Alfred | June 26, 1923 | Apr. 4, 2004 Kingman, Mohave Co., AZ |
SSW: Virginia Gray - Research Note: SS number issued in CA. Researchers say he was the son of George and Thelma Schroeder. | SSDI Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SCHROEDER, Virginia Ruth (GRAY) | Oct. 15, 1927 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 30, 2004 Kingman Med. Center, Kingman, Mohave Co., AZ |
SSW: Alfred - Research Note: Apr. 2, 2004, Monett Times - Virginia Ruth Schroeder, age 76, of Kingman, Arizona, formerly of Purdy, MO died March 30, 2004, at Kingman Medical Center in Kingman, Arizona. She was born in October, 1927, the daughter of William and May (Pennel) Gray. She was a retired telephone operator and had worked for A. T. and T. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Purdy. She married Alfred Schroeder in 1954 in Castro Valley, California. | Obit Donna Cooper SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SCHULZ, Walter Len "Wally" "Lennie" | Feb. 27, 1959 Nevada, Vernon Co., MO |
Sept. 1, 2011 Near Pioneer, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Beloved" - Research Note: He was the son of Walter A. and Cora LaVerne (Barlow) Schulz. Preceding him in death were his father; one son, Michael Schulz and one brother, Jay Bivens. Lennie graduated from Purdy High School and attended Crowder College. He lived most of his life in the Purdy area, where he was a mechanic and did construction work. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SCOTT, Rosetta Louise (CURRAN) (SMITH) | Nov. 9, 1950 San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA |
Dec. 9, 2011 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her obit doesn't give a place of burial but placed in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery by family on findagrave.com. - Rosetta Louise Scott, age 61, of Purdy, MO, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2011 at Cox Monett Hospital in Monett, MO. Rosetta was born November 9, 1950 in San Bernardino, CA, the daughter of the late Elijah Curran and Gladys (Lawson) Curran. Survived by sons with the surname Smith. Rosetta has been taken for cremation. No formal services are planned at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett, MO. | Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| SCRIBNER, Dorothy V. (WISELEY) | June 20, 1923 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 28, 2009 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Ed Pat - Research Note: She was a daughter of Leonard and Bertha (Patton) Wiseley. She married Edward "Pat" Scribner on December 11, 1948, in Springdale, Arkansas, and he preceded her in death February 21, 1994. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Blaine Wiseley and Harvey Wiseley. - Another Photo | Monett Times Jay Trace Photos Diana Cope |
| SCRIBNER, Edward Lee "Pat" | Apr. 6, 1922 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 21, 1994 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Dorothy V. - Research Note: Pat lived in Wichita, Kansas, most of his life, working for the Boeing Aircraft Company. He retired in 1981 after 23 1/2 years of employment with Boeing. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was the son of Floyd Edward Scribner and Lettie Marie Thomas. - Another Photo | Obit Phyllis Long Photos Diana Cope |
| SECORD, Neva Opal (STROTHER) | June 2, 1908 OK |
Jan. 31, 2003 | Research Note: She was the daughter of William Arthur Strother and Bithena E. Lake. SSDI gives her last place of residence as Wichita, Sedgwick, KS. | SSDI MO Marriage Record Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SEHL, James Harry "Jamie" III | July 31, 1972 Fort Rucker, Dale CO., AL |
May 6, 2013 Paris, France |
Research Note: James "Jamie" Harry Sehl III, 41, of San Antonio, TX, formerly of Monett, MO, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 6, 2013 while on vacation in Paris, France. He was born in Fort Rucker, AL on July 31, 1972. He was employed by Wells Fargo Bank in San Antonio, was a graduate of Purdy High School and a member of the First Baptist Church in Purdy. Jamie is survived by both his parents; one sister; and three step-sisters. Graveside services were held on Friday May 24, 2013 at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Butterfield, MO. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| SELVIDGE, Arizona (VINEYARD) | Sept. 20, 1863 Barry Co., MO |
June 25, 1953 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: William C. - Research Note: She was the daughter of Orvil and Nancy Vineyard. Mrs. Bob Blakeslee of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SELVIDGE, William Carter | Jan. 6, 1853 TN |
Aug. 25, 1928 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Arizona - Research Note: He was the son of Herby H. Selvidge and Elizabeth Stephens, buried at Vineyard Cemetery. Audie Selvidge of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - March 5, 1904, Cassville Democrat - Wm. Selvidge and Manford Prevo, two stalwart Democrats of Shoal Creek Township spent Tuesday in this city. | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SERGEANT, Alta Valeria (BROOKS) (GODDARD) | Dec. 23, 1891 Jenkins, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 9, 1983 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Jonathan Brooks and Margaret Roller. According to MO Marriage Records Alta at age 19 first married James W. Goddard age 22 in Barry Co., MO. Second married Richard D. Sargeant. | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SEXTON, Elzie | Nov. 4, 1892 Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO |
Jan. 6, 1968 | Inscription: "MISSOURI PVT 3 CO 164 DEPOT BRIG" - Research Note: He was the son of John B. Sexton and Martha J. Simmons. On his WWI Draft Reg., he gave his birth date as Nov. 4, 1893. He was single and employed by his father near Purdy, MO. He was still single in the 1930 Census. | Census WWI Draft Reg. Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SEXTON, John B. | May 6, 1853 | Mar. 19, 1922 | Research Note: He was the son of James Sexton and Emaline Banks. His wife was Martha J. Simmons. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SEXTON, Levi | Jan. 22, 1887 Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 20, 1957 Cassville Com. Hospital Cassville, Barry Co. MO |
Inscription: "MISSOURI PVT US ARMY WORLD WAR I" - Research Note: He was the son of John Sexton and Martha Simmons. He had never married and was unconscious on arrival at the hospital. Mrs. Frank Linebarger of Fairview MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, June 19, 1919 - A large crowd gathered at the home of John Sexton's Sunday and set his son, Levi, a dinner. He has retuned from France. | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SEXTON, Martha Jane (SIMMONS) | Sept. 11, 1860 | Apr. 8, 1921 | Inscription: "Wife of John B." - Research Note: She was the daughter of Riley Simmons and Caroline Ross. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SEXTON, Myrtle H. (SHELL) | Jan. 6, 1889 | Aug. 14, 1912 | Inscription: "Wife of William James Sexton" - Research Note: Myrtle Shell married W. J. Sexton on June 14, 1908 in Barry Co., MO. Researchers say she was the daughter of Joe Shell and Lee Ella Harley. | MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SEXTON, William James | Nov. 7, 1883 MO |
Mar. 8, 1933 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Stone is broken off the base. His death certificate names Myrtle Sexton as his wife. John B. Sexton was given as his father's name, and Martha Jane Simmons was his mother's name. The cause of death was given as an abscess of the upper lobe of the right lung. Elzy Sexton, Purdy, MO, was given as the informant's name. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| SHANNON, Floy (WHEELER) | Apr. 11, 1905 | Nov. 20, 1938 | Research Note: She was the daughter of French B. Wheeler and Emma Holly Martin, both buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SHELL, Addie (WHITE) | Apr. 7, 1870 Benton Co., AR |
June 18, 1943 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: James - Research Note: She was the daughter of Noah White born MO and her mother's maiden name was Boatwright. Her husband was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SHELL, Charley Van | June 7, 1891 AR |
Oct. 31, 1955 State Hosp. 3, Nevada, Vernon Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of James Shell and Addie White. He was a farmer and single. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SHELL, James Scott | Feb. 26, 1862 SW City, McDonald Co., MO |
Feb. 9, 1948 Rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Addie - Research Note: His usual address was 5 miles SW of Purdy, Barry Co., MO. Parents marked unknown on the death certificate. Roy Shell of RFD, Purdy, MO was the informant. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SHIRLEY, Dennis Ray | Apr. 3, 1958 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
June 1, 2009 Peoria, Maricopa Co., AZ |
Research Note: Dennis Ray Shirley, 51, of Peoria, Ariz., formerly of Monett, died June 1, 2009. Graveside services will be 5 p.m. Friday, June 26, at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Butterfield. - Dennis Ray Shirley, 51, of Peoria, AZ passed away June 1, 2009 in Glendale, AZ. Dennis was born April 3, 1958 in Monett, Missouri. He was an Arizona resident for the past 38 years and was an electrician. He is survived by his father Dewey Shirley and his wife Elaine; his mother Mary Miller; 3 sisters and many loving nieces and nephews. - Another Photo | Obit Donna Cooper Second Obit Phyllis Long Photos Diana Cope |
| SHIRLEY, Dollie B. (SAVAGE) | 1907 CO |
1984 MO |
SSW: Nial L. - Research Note: Daughter of Edgar Lee Savage and Frances (Smith) (Savage) Brown. Dollie B. Savage, age 21, married Nial L. Shirley, age 24, on Sept. 6, 1927 in Jackson Co., MO. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SHIRLEY, Jeral Leslie | Apr. 22, 1945 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 31, 2001 Freeman Hosp., Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
Inscription: "Our Gentle Giant" - Research Note: Preceded in death by his father, Virgil William Shirley; and one sister, Leoma Michael. He was the son of Virgil William Shirley and Ruby Fay Highbarger. He was a machinist for Dwyer Enterprises in Neosho for 18 years. | Obit Phyllis Long Monett Times Sept. 4, 2001 Mary Homesley Photo Diana Cope |
| SHIRLEY, Nial L. | 1902 | 1996 | SSW: Dollie B. - Research Note: Nial Shirley age 24, married Dollie B. Savage age 21 in Jackson Co., MO. SSDI gives his last place of residence as Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. He was the son of William M. Shirley and Zilpha Violet Mittan. | SSDI MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SHIRLEY, Ruby Fay (HIGHBARGER) | Jan. 9, 1919 Winthrop, Little River Co., AR |
Feb. 9, 2007 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Virgil W. - Inscription: "Married Aug. 25, 1933" - Research Note: She was a daughter of Leroy and Maggie (Hankins) Highbarger. She married Virgil William Shirley on Aug. 25, 1933. Virgil preceded her in death in November of 2000, as did one daughter, Leoma (Shirley ) Michael, and a son, Jeral Leslie Shirley. - Another Photo - Another Photo | Cassville Democrat Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace Photos Diana Cope |
| SHIRLEY, Virgil William | July 9, 1908 Yuma Co., CO |
Nov. 16, 2000 Freeman Hosp., Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
SSW: Ruby Fay - Inscription: "Married Aug. 25, 1933" - Research Note: He was the son of William M. Shirley and Zilpha Violet Mittan. He was retired from the Ford Agency in Monett and was a Methodist. He married Ruby Faye Highbarger on August 25, 1933, in Butterfield. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Leoma Michael; one brother, Nial Shirley; and two sisters, Luella Russell and Lydia Highbarger. - Another Photo - Another Photo | Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace Photos Diana Cope |
| SHIRLEY, William M. | July 28, 1875 Marshall Co., IN |
Aug. 16, 1942 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Zilpha V. - Research Note: He was the son of Phillip/Philemon Lowery Shirley born IN and Lydia Jane Sebers/Severs born OH. Virgil Shirley of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SHIRLEY, Zilpha Violet (MITTAN) | July 22, 1878 KS |
Oct. 5, 1968 Barry Co. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: William M. - Research Note: She was the daughter of James A. Mittan and Anetta Myers. Usual residence was Purdy, MO. Virgil Shirley of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SHOCKLEY, Charles E. | Apr. 14, 1934 | Oct. 3, 1987 | SSW: Nona R. - Inscription: "Married June 8, 1957" - Research Note: SSDI gives his last place of residence as Olathe, Johnson Co. KS. Son of Bert Abraham Shockley and Maud Margaret Lee. | SSDI Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SHOCKLEY, Nona Ray (COFFMAN) | July 3, 1937 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 4, 1998 MO |
SSW: Charles E. - Inscription: "Married June 8, 1957" - Research Note: SSDI gives her last benefit to Olathe, Johnson Co. KS. Her last residence as Fairview, Newton Co., MO. Daughter if Jesse R. Coffman and Iva K. Ray. | SSDI SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SHOOPMAN, Andrew Jackson | June 10, 1844 TN |
Mar. 4, 1927 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Martha J. - Research Note: He was widowed at the time of his death and his deceased wife's name was Martha Jane Hughes. He was the son of William Shoopman, mother not listed. Possible mother was Elizabeth if I have the right census. William A. Shoopman of Joplin, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Civil War Veteran: Enlisted on Nov. 7, 1862 as a Private. Lived in Louisville, KY. Co. D, KY 12th Infantry Reg., Dec. 3, 1862. Mustered out on June 28, 1865 at Portsmouth, RI. - 1880 census in Casey, Kentucky. 1890 Vet. census, living in Butterfield, MO. 1900 census in Exeter, MO. 1910 census in Washburn, MO. 1920 census in Butterfield, MO. | Death Certificate Civil War Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SHOOPMAN, Cadie May (MONTGOMERY) | May 28, 1886 MO |
Aug. 1971 Barry Co. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Lon - Research Note: Lon's death certificate gives her name as Cadie May (Montgomery) Shoopman. SSDI gives her last residence as Butterfield MO. She was the daughter of William Denton Montgomery and Edna Alice Berryhill. Resident of Butterfield, Barry Co., MO. T. A. Prier of rural Butterfield, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Lonzo Shoopman married May Montgomery on Nov. 25, 1904 in Cassville, Barry Co., MO. Both were from Exeter, MO. - Photo of Caddie May | MO Marriage Records Death Certificate Phyllis Long Caddie's Photo Mikell Warren Photo Diana Cope |
| SHOOPMAN, James Andrew | Oct. 3, 1868 KY |
June 11, 1918 Rural Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Lieu I. - Research Note: Son of Andrew Jackson Shoopman and Martha Jane Hughes. - Cassville Republican, June 20, 1918 - James Shoopman died June 11 at his home northwest of Butterfield of miners consumption, at the age of 49 years. The funeral services were held Wednesday June 12 at Mt. Pleasant church, conducted by Rev. Luther Carlin. The large crowd at the funeral was a strong testimonial of the high esteem in which he was held by the people of the community where he had lived for many years. He leaves a widow and two children, a son and a daughter; father, mother, two sisters and one brother. James Shoopman was one of the county's best men and his untimely death brought grief to the entire neighborhood about Butterfield. | Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SHOOPMAN, Lieu (Louisa) I. (GURLEY) | 1870 AR |
1938 | SSW: James A. - Research Note: Louisa Gurley, age 21, married James A. Shoopman, age 22, on Apr. 29, 1891, Barry Co., MO, by E. W. Brandenburgh, JP. She was the daughter of Albert Newton Gurley and Eliza Cook both born in Kingston, Madison Co., AR, both buried at Clark Cemetery, Barry Co., MO. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SHOOPMAN, Lon | Oct. 4, 1883 KY |
Dec. 3, 1950 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: May - Research Note: Name on death certificate is Alonzo Jackson Shoopman. He was married and a farmer. His wife was Cadie Mae Shoopman. Son of Andrew Jackson Shoopman and Martha Jane Hughes. Mrs. Thurmond Prier of Butterfield, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - August 5, 1905, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Exeter News: Tom and Lon Shoopman and Otis Miller, living south of town, have gone to Kansas. - Cassville Democrat, June 26, 1920 - Lon Shoopman has sold his interest in the Wickerson store to Frank Cole. - Photo of Shoopman Family | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SHOOPMAN, Martha Jane (HUGHES) | Dec. 12, 1847 KY |
July 4, 1922 MO |
SSW: Andrew J. - Research Note: Daughter of Orlando Hughes and Mary Jane Rush. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SHOWALTER Jessie Lulu (LINEBARGER) (SAPP) | June 24, 1916 MO |
June 1986 Granby, Newton Co., MO |
Inscription: "Jessie Sapp Showalter - mother of James Arthur" - Research Note: Daughter of George Eldridge Linebarger and Martha Mae Haddock. Her first husband was Wilbert Arthur "Aut" Sapp buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Jessie Sapp, age 42, second married Frank Showalter, age 58, on Nov. 5, 1958 in Carthage, Jasper Co., MO. | Headstone Mary Lou Adams MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SHRUM, Clementine Matis (MITCHELL) | Mar. 16, 1876 AR |
May 10, 1948 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Jeremiah Mitchell born IL and Nancy Jane Allen born KY. Her husband was L. Frank Shrum and he was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SIGMAN, Dorothy Ruth (BAXTER) (HOLLE) | Feb. 22, 1954 McPherson, KS |
June 26, 2017 At Home, Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of the late Howard and Irene (Ray) Baxter. She was a graduate of Monett High School and furthered her education in Oregon where she studied at Portland Community College. Dorothy was a Truck Driver for many years, logging tens of thousands of miles. She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lockwood, MO. Dorothy was also a member of the V.F.W. Post #4207 Ladies Auxiliary. On July 30, 1982 in Purdy, MO, Dorothy was united in marriage to Carl Junior Sigman. They were blessed with over thirty-four years together. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Larry, John, Jerry and George Baxter; and two sisters, Arlidene Mace and Flora Purkeypyle. - She had a surviving son with the surname Holle. | Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| SIMMONS, Caroline (ROSS) (LAMBERSON) (SPEARS) | June 26, 1836 IL |
Aug. 16, 1916 MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Nathaniel Ross and Elizabeth Constable. She first married Riley V. Simmons. Second married James Lamberson and third married Joshua Daniel Spears. She is living with her daughter Martha and husband John B. Sexton in the 1910 Census, Shoal Creek, Barry Co., MO as Caroline Spears, mother-in-law, age 75, born IL. Martha and her husband are buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SINKLIER, Infant | Aug. 11, 1925 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 17, 1925 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: This female, unnamed infant died from the causes of a premature birth. The father is listed as B. Sinklier, born in Kansas. The mother is listed as ____ Shipman of MO. | Death Certificate Jay Trace |
| SINKLIER Babies | No Date | No Date | No Date | Photo Diana Cope |
| SINN, Pelina Coleen (AUSTIN) | Sept. 6, 1941 Fairview, Major Co., OK |
June 3, 2009 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was a daughter of LeRoy and Virgie (Wells) Austin. She married first, Delbert Franklin Allen, second William Sinn, who preceded her in death and was also preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Wilma Wilson and one brother, Vernon Austin. Coleen was a certified medical assistant and worked at the Arc of the Ozarks. Survived by three children from her first marriage. | Barry Co. Advertiser June 10, 2009 Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SISCO, Bobbie Ray "Bob" | Nov. 21, 1932 CO |
July 26, 1990 MO |
Research Note: Son of Erston Ray Sisco and Mary Pauline Roberts. His wife was Berniece Ilene (Loveland) (Brown) Sisco, died in 2010, and is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery. | SS Claims Index Berniece's Obit Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SISCO, John Allen | July 30, 1945 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 5, 1946 Barry Co. Clinic Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Ray Sisco born Osage, AR and Pauline Roberts born Golden, MO. Pauline's surname given as Weddington. That is either incorrect or she remarried a Weddington after Ray's death, 1965, in Kansas. They could have been divorced. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SISCO, Marguerite Elenor (GENTRY) | Nov. 4, 1920 Butterfield, Barry Co. MO |
Sept. 26, 1966 Barry Co. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Paul H. - Inscription: "Married Apr. 6, 1942" - Research Note: Daughter of Manford Gentry and Georgia Ferguson. She was post master probably at Butterfield, MO, her usual residence. Marideth Sisco of San Francisco, CA was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SISCO, Mary Pauline (ROBERTS) | Mar. 14, 1899 | Jan. 21, 1982 | Research Note: Daughter of Isaac and Katie Roberts. Pauline Roberts, age 19 from Golden, Barry Co., MO, married Ray Sisco, age 18 from Grandview, Carroll Co., AR, on Jan. 15, 1919 in Carroll Co., AR. Given as Pauline Weddington on son John Allen's death certificate. | AR Marriage Index Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SISCO, Paul Holtz | Apr. 20, 1923 Wheatland, WY |
May 20, 1966 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Marguerite E. - Inscription: "Married Apr. 6, 1942" - Research Note: WW II Veteran. Son of Ray Sisco and Pauline Roberts. His wife Margaret was the informant on the death certificate. Paul was in the 1930 Census, La Salle, Weld, Colorado, with his parents Ray and Pauline Sisco. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SMITH, Clayton Ashley | Sept. 16, 1897 MN |
June 11, 1969 At Home, Rural Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Margaret L. - Research Note: Son of Fredrick Smith and Louise Jensvold. Cause of death was gun shot wound to the head, suicide. His wife at the time of his death was Margaret Clark and she was the informant on the death certificate. SSDI gives his last place of residence as Cassville, Barry Co., MO. SSN was issued in KS. AR Marriage Records give Clayton Ashley Smith age 45 of Butterfield, married Carolyn Jene Cox age 19 of Lindsburg, Douglas Co., KS on July 2, 1943 in Carroll Co., AR. He registered for WWI on Sept. 12, 1918. He was an Auto Mechanic in Sullivan, Franklin Co., MO and his nearest relative was his mother, Mrs. Louisa Smith, same address. - 1910 Census, Alton, Madison, Illinois - he is with father Fredrick C. Smith age 46, married twice, presently married 14 years, born Maine; mother Louisa A., age 34, married once for 14 years, born MN, mother of 4 children, 3 living; Clayton A. age 12 born MN; Leona V. age 9 born Maine, Marold age 3 born IL. | SSDI AR Marriage Records WWI Draft Reg. Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SMITH, Freeda Claudine (PENNELL) | Mar. 6, 1914 | Nov. 11, 1998 | SSW: Marold F. - Inscription: "Married May 27, 1936" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Harrison W. Pennell and Vida Belle Lowe. MO Marriage Records give Marold Frederick Smith married Freeda Claude Pennell on May 27, 1936 in Carthage, Jasper Co., MO. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SMITH, Jack Allen | Mar. 12, 1928 Peoria, IL |
Mar. 28, 1994 | Research Note: SSDI gives his last address as Cassville, Barry Co., MO. SSN issued in IL. Son of John Arthur Smith and Eva Mae Darnell. | SSDI SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SMITH, Margaret L. | Nov. 16, 1925 | No Date | SSW: Clayton A. | Photo Diana Cope |
| SMITH, Marold Fredrick, Jr. | Sept. 15, 1947 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 22, 2018 At Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Marold Fredrick Smith, Sr. and Freeda Claudine (Pennell) Smith, who preceded him in death. In 1979 he married Virginia Jones. Marold graduated from high school in Olathe, Kansas and then attended two years of college. In 1984 he moved to Monett to make his home. For many years he owned and operated a towing company. He also was a deputy sheriff, owned a pawn shop and had a lawn maintenance business. He was a member of Ham Radio Club with the call name of NOAZZ. He taught ham radio and gave testing. He was also a drag racer for several years. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| SMITH, Marold Fredrick "Slim" | June 21, 1906 IL |
Oct. 11, 1975 | SSW: Freeda C. - Inscription: "Married May 27, 1936" - Research Note: He was the son of Frederick C. and Louisa A. Smith. SSDI gives his last address as Olathe, Johnson Co., KS. - 1910 Census, Alton, Madison, Illinois - Father, Fredrick C. Smith age 46, married twice, presently married 14 years, born Maine; mother Louisa A., age 34, married once for 14 years, born MN, mother of 4 children, 3 living; Clayton A. age 12 born MN; Leona V. age 9 born Maine, Marold age 3 born IL. - MO Marriage Records give Marold Fredrick Smith married Freda Claude Pennell on May 27, 1936 in Carthage, Jasper Co., MO. | SSDI MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SMITH, Opal F. | May 14, 1911 | Oct. 30, 1987 | Inscription: "Wife of Spencer Smith" | Photo Diana Cope |
| SMITH, Patricia Sue (WISELEY) | June 17, 1936 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 17, 2014 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of the late Edward and Imogene (McKee) Wiseley. She was united in marriage in April of 1954 in Monett, Missouri to Billy Smith. She was preceded in death by both her parents: Edward and Imogene and one daughter: Pamela Carter. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| SMITH, Rastus Bailey | Jan. 28, 1922 Oklahoma City, OK |
Feb. 10, 1992 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Wanda L. - Research Note: He was the son of Lawson Benton Smith and Nora Mary Sisco. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SMITH, Wanda Lorraine (BOMAN) | Feb. 7, 1927 | Sept. 25, 1993 | SSW: Rastus Bailey Smith -Inscription: "Married Mar. 23, 1946" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Jefferson Davis Boman and Frances L. Richards. | SS Death Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SOOTER, Asbury Madison | Feb. 16, 1859 MO |
Apr. 8, 1932 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Sarah - Research Note: His death certificate gives his name as Madison A. Sooter. His wife is given as Sarah and his father is given as Martin Sooter. His mother is listed as Sarah M. McCoy. He died from the results of a hyper-static pneumonia contributory of a fractured hip. Jack Cates of Butterfield, MO, gave the information. - He was the son of Martin VanBuren Sooter and Sarah Margaret McCoy. - Aug. 17, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Purdy: Asher Sooter and family moved to Purdy Sunday and Monday. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, January 9, 1919 - Asbury Sooter who fell and broke both arms while trimming a tree, is slowly improving. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, January 30, 1919 - Asher Sooter who fell and broke both of his arms was able to go to the home of his son-in-law, Jack Cates, Sunday. - Cassville Democrat, Saturday, Jan. 17, 1920 - Asberry Sooter is still on his crutches, after taking his high dive off a load of oats, he was hauling home. | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Donna Cooper Photo Diana Cope |
| SOOTER, Beulah S. | Sept. 18, 1913 Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 13, 1914 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Dau. of S. V. and Nelsie Sooter" - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that her father was Sanford Sooter and her mother was Nelsie Hilburn, both born in Barry Co., MO. The death date is given as Aug. 31, 1914 and not the 13th like the stone reads. - Cassville Republican, September 10, 1914 - Oak Ridge News: Called Home: A little girl has been taken to bloom and be nurtured in Heaven where she will be as a beacon light to light the pathway of loved ones, left behind and to guide their foot steps to a home not made with hands eternal in the glory land. Beulah, the little child of Nelsie Sooter, died at the home of grandfather, T. J. Hilburn, Monday evening, August 31, about 5:30 of cholera infatrim?. She was eleven months and 13 days old. Rev. Lose of Butterfield conducted the funeral services at the Mr. Peasant Church Tuesday at 3:00 o'clock p.m. where a large number of relatives, friends and neighbors assembled to pay a tribute of love and respect to the little one. The remains were laid to rest in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SOOTER, Ella May (LAMBETH) | Nov. 8, 1906 MO |
Feb. 21, 1961 McCune Hosp., Carthage, Jasper Co., MO |
SSW: Virgil - Research Note: She was a daughter of Odus H. and Carrie B. (Woods) Lambeth. Virgil Sooter was the informant on the death certificate. Virgil Sooter married Ella Lambeth on Aug. 8, 1925 in Jasper Co., MO. O. H. Lambeth, father of Ella May, gave consent. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SOOTER, Elmon Otis | Sept. 1, 1885 MO |
1938 | Research Note: He was the son of Asbury Madison Sooter and Sarah Isabelle Walker. WWI Draft Records, Sept. 12, 1918 give him as a RR car repairman in Monett, Barry Co., MO. His wife Catherine (Kate) was his nearest relative. 1930 Census give them in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. MO Marriage Records give Elmon Sooter married Kate McReynolds age 17 on May 23, 1907 in Cassville, Barry Co., MO. Her mother was given as Mrs. C. L. McReynolds. | Census WWI Draft Reg. MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SOOTER, John A. | May 4, 1871 Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 26, 1949 Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Nettie J. - Research Note: John A. was a son of Martin and Sarah Margaret (McCoy) Sooter. He had been widowed twice and his address was Rural Wentworth, MO. Virgil Sooter of Sarcoxie, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Sooter Family Photo | Note Donna Cooper Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SOOTER, Mollie J. | July 5, 1899 | Jan. 7, 1904 | Inscription: "Dau. of J. A. and N. J." | Photo Diana Cope |
| SOOTER, Nettie Jane (EDENS) | Mar. 24, 1875 Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 22, 1932 Van Buren Twp., Newton Co., MO |
SSW: John A. - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that father was William M. Edens, born in AR. Her mother was named as Mary Jane Martindale. J. A. Sooter of Sarcoxie, MO, gave the information and was her husband's name. Nettie J. Eden, age 21, married John A. Sooter, age 25, on Dec. 6, 1896 in Barry Co., MO. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SOOTER, Sanford Vanburen | Aug. 19, 1888 Barry Co., MO |
July 5, 1913 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of Asbury Madison Sooter. His death certificate reads that his father was Asbury Sooter, born in Barry Co., MO, and that his mother was Sarah Walker, born MO. He died from the effects of typhoid fever. Elmon Sooter of Monett, MO was the informant. - Cassville Republican, July 10, 1913 - Dead: Sanford Sooter of near Butterfield died Saturday night after several weeks illness from complication of diseases, age about 25 years. He was the son of Asbury Sooter, and had lived in the vicinity of Butterfield all his life. He was a member of the Methodist Church and enjoyed the confidence of his many friends. He is survived by a wife, other immediate relatives and a large circle of friends. The funereal services were conducted by Rev. J. W. Ennes Sunday afternoon at the Mt. Pleasant Church and interment made in the Mt Pleasant Cemetery. - Cassville Republican, July 17, 1913 - Departed this life, July 6, 1913, at his home, one mile northeast of Butterfield, Sanford Vanburen Sooter, of quick consumption, age 24 years, 10 months, 27 days. He had been sick for sometime. He bore his suffering with meekness and when conscious, greeted all with a cheery word and smile. All that loving hands could do was done. He was converted in 1910 and joined the Methodist Church. He was united in marriage March 17, 1912 to Miss Nelsie Hilburn. He leaves to mourn his death a wife, his parents, M. A. Sooter and wife, one brother Elmon, of Monett, one sister, Lydia, and a host of other loving relatives and friends. The funeral services were conducted Sunday, July 6 by Rev. J. W. Ennis and interment made in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. May God comfort the bereaved in their dark hours of grief is the prayer of a friend. - December 5, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Oak Ridge News: Sanford Sooter and wife of Butterfield visited Mr. Sooter's grandfather, M. V. Sooter Sunday. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Obits Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SOOTER, Sarah Isabelle (WALKER) | Apr. 5, 1860 Jasper Co., MO |
June 30, 1932 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Asbury - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that Ashbury Sooter was her husband's name. Rufus Walker, born in TN, was given as her father's name. Lydia Tyrell, born in OH, was given as her mother's name. She was widowed. Jack Cates of Butterfield, MO, gave the information. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Diana Cope |
| SOOTER, Virgil | Mar. 18, 1903 | Nov. 8, 1988 | SSW: Ella May - Research Note: SSDI gives his last residence as Purdy, Barry Co., MO. He was the son of John Sooter and Nettie Jane Eden. His first wife was Ella Mae Lambeth and second Lela Cagle. | SSDI Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SOWERS, Betty Louise (PRIER) (McDANIEL) | Jan. 3, 1955 MO |
Sept. 28, 1984 Stanislaus, CA |
Research Note: Her mother's maiden name was given as Kaneko. Betty L Prier, age 17, married Charles R. Sowers, age 23, on Apr. 8, 1972 in Tulare, CA. CA Death Index gives her name as Betty Louise McDaniel. | CA Death Index CA Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SPAIN, Alvin | Oct. 15, 1910 Barry Co., MO |
June 25, 1937 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Mary - Research Note: Death Certificate gives his date of birth as 1911. His deceased wife was named Mary (She was Mary P. Newman). He was the son of James E. Spain and Emma McQueen. Mrs. Emma Spain was the informant. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SPAIN, Artie L. | Jan. 27, 1920 | July 16, 1995 | SSW: Helen F. - Research Note: SSDI gives his last residence as Purdy, Barry Co., MO. He was the son of Robert S. Spain and Rosa P. Edwards. | SSDI Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SPAIN, Bessie May (OWENS) | Sept. 5, 1898 MO |
Mar. 12, 1970 Barry Co. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Harrison A. - Research Note: She was the daughter of Albert Burton Owens and Minda Marion Badgett. Rural Cassville, MO resident. Mrs. Neeley Lansdown of rural Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Aug. 24, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Licenses to Wed: Harrison Spain, 24, Butterfield and Bessie Owens, 17, Cassville. | Census Online Newspapers Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SPAIN, Billy L. | Mar. 10, 1942 | No Date | SSW: Carlene Kay - Inscription: "Married May 29, 1968" | Photo Jay Trace |
| SPAIN, Carlene Kay (DAVIDSON) | Aug. 30, 1942 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
June 19, 2008 Galena, KS |
SSW: Billy L. - Inscription: "Married May 29, 1968" - Research Note: Daughter of Carl and Christine (Jones) Davidson. Survived by her parents, one son, and four daughters. | Barry Co. Advertiser, June 25, 2008 Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SPAIN, Emmer Right (McQUEEN) (ANDERSON) | May 18, 1887 Ridgley, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 20, 1953 Rural Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: James Elbert - Research Note: Emma was the daughter of George Clark McQueen and Azina Eveline DeBusk. She first married James Elbert Spain and second Aussie "Jack" Anderson. Emma R. McQueen, age 15, married James E. Spain, age 20, on Aug. 11, 1903 in Barry Co., MO. Donna's Note: According to the funeral home records she was a daughter of George Clark and Ozina Eveline (Debusk) McQueen and was married to A. E. Anderson. Death Certificate under Anderson. Mary Spain of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope Donna Cooper |
| SPAIN, Erston Von | May 27, 1918 | Dec. 1, 1972 | Research Note: He was the son of Robert Spain and Rosa Edwards. Married Flossie Nickols, named in their daughter's obit. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SPAIN, Flossie (NICKOLS) | Aug. 15, 1917 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
June 10, 2014 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Albert and Sadie (Hooten) Nickols, was born on August 15, 1917, in Purdy, Missouri, and graduated from Purdy High School in 1935. She was united in marriage to Erston Spain on June 6, 1935; he preceded her in death on December 1, 1972. In addition to her husband and her parents she was preceded in death by two children, Irvin Dale Spain and Norma Ruth Shepherd, four brothers, John Nickols, Loren Nickols, Lee Nickols, and Paul Nickols; and three sisters, Opal Reed, Margie Rhea, and Effie Olson. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| SPAIN, Harrison Allen | Aug. 10, 1892 MO |
Apr. 8, 1960 Rural Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Bessie - Research Note: Harrison was a son of Robert Sidney and Emma Pearlie (Burk) Spain. His wife was Bessie Owens. Mrs. Burl Lansdown of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, March 28, 1918 - Harrison Spain and wife visited their cousin, Seigle Riddle, and family Saturday night and Sunday. | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SPAIN, Helen F. (SISCO) | Sept. 13, 1921 Golden, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 26, 2001 Monett, MO |
SSW: Artie L. - Research Note: Dau. of Ray and Pauline (Roberts) Sisco, married Artie Spain on December 23, 1939, and he preceded her in death July 16, 1995. | Monett Times Oct. 29, 2001 Mary Homesley Photo Diana Cope |
| SPAIN, Howard Dale | Sept. 5, 1927 Butterfield Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 15, 1981 Sonoma Co., CA |
Research Note: Son of Harrison A. Spain and Bessie Owens. Howard D. Spain, age 30, married Jean E. McBurney, age 18, on Nov. 21, 1958 in Mendocino Co., CA. | SS Claims Index CA Death Index CA Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SPAIN, Irvin Dale | Oct. 22, 1937 | Apr. 26, 1992 | Inscription: "SP4 US ARMY" - Research Note: Son of Erston Spain and Flossie Nickols. | Mother's Obit Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SPAIN, Jack A. | Feb. 5, 1923 | Feb. 9, 2001 | SSW: Margie L. - Inscription: "Married Jan. 27, 1946" - Research Note: He was the son of Harrison Allen Spain and Bessie Owens. SSDI gives his last residence as Exeter, Barry Co., MO. His wife was Margie Ledbetter. | Census SSDI Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SPAIN, James Elbert | Sept. 21, 1884 Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 29, 1929 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Emmer R. - Research Note: Death certificate gives 1883 for the birth year. Stone has 1884 for the birth year. His death was caused from an accident. He fell, hitting his head on an iron bar. His father was given as Robert Spain, and his mother as Emma Burk. Mrs. James E. Spain of Cassville, MO, gave the information. - He was the son of Robert Sydney Spain and Emiline (Emma) Pearlie Burk. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Diana Cope |
| SPAIN, Margie L. (LEDBETTER) | Jan. 29, 1928 Galena, Stone Co., MO |
Dec. 23, 1996 | SSW: Jack A. - Inscription: "Married Jan. 27, 1946" - Research Note: Daughter of Harvey A. Ledbetter and Ella M. Beal. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SPAIN, Mary Porthina (NEWMAN) | Sept. 22, 1912 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 11, 1997 | SSW: Alvin - Research Note: SSDI gives her last residence as Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co. MO. Daughter of Oscar J. Newman and Sarah Brooks. | SSDI SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SPAIN, Norma Ruth (BUCKHANNAN) (BARNES) (MYERS) (CLAYTON) (RAY) | Oct. 4, 1949 | July 9, 2005 Cox Hosp. Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Mother of Richie and Baby" - Research Note: Her obit mentions a son with the surname Buckhannan. Her mother was Flossie (Nickols) Spain. She was preceded in death by her father, Erston Spain in 1972; and one brother, Dale Spain. SS Claims Index: May 1965: Name listed as NORMA RUTH SPAIN; Mar. 1966: Name listed as NORMA RUTH BUCKHANNAN; Oct. 1968: Name listed as NORMA RUTH BARNES; Feb. 1974: Name listed as NORMA RUTH MYERS; July 1, 1986: Name listed as NORMA RUTH CLAYTON; May 1, 1995: Name listed as NORMA RUTH RAY. - Norma Ruth (Spain) Myers married Marvin Ray Clayton on Oct. 8, 1983 in Purdy, Barry Co., MO. | Obit Monett Times SS Claims Index MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SPAIN, Robert Sidney Jr. | July 13, 1890 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 13, 1960 St. Vincent Hosp. Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Rosa P. - Research Note: He was the son of Robert Sidney Spain Sr. and Emma Burt/Burton. His wife was Rose Edwards. Informant on the death certificate was Artie Spain of Purdy, MO. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, August 29, 1918 - Robert Spain and family visited his sister, Mrs. Arch Graves, and family. | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SPAIN, Rosa Pearl (EDWARDS) | Dec. 4, 1895 MO |
Dec. 13, 1971 Barry Co. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Robert S. - Research Note: She was the daughter of James Monroe Edwards and Mary E. Carney. Purdy Barry Co., MO resident. Artie Spain of rural Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - June 22, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Licenses to Wed: R. S. Spain, 25, Butterfield and Rosa Edwards, 21, Purdy. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, May 8, 1919 - Lela Edward has been visiting with her sister, Mrs. Robert Spain. | Census Online Newspapers Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SPAULDING, Dora Helen (KIRK) (BEAVER) | Oct. 3, 1912 Stella, Newton Co., MO |
Mar. 28, 2011 Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: She was a daughter of Clarence Craven and Bessie Mae (Bufford) Kirk. Helen attended Horton School near Rocky Comfort. On July 10, 1928, she married George Irvin Beaver in Cassville, and he preceded her in death on June 7, 1966. Helen and George moved to Redding, California, raised their family and, in 1982, she returned to Missouri. Those surviving her include: eight children; one sister; 26 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; and two great-great-great-grandchildren. She is also preceded in death by her second husband, Harold Spaulding; one daughter, Imogene; three sons, Douglas Irvin, George Ronald and Dickey Nolan Beaver; three grandchildren, Larry, Susan and Rick Beaver; and three brothers, Carl Edward, John E. and Warren D. Kirk. | Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| STANHOPE, John Frank | Nov. 9, 1902 | June 11, 1909 | No Data | Photo Diana Cope |
| STANHOPE, John Thomas | July 7, 1846 Wellow, England |
Oct. 23, 1916 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "CORPL CO L 13 MO VET. CAV" - Research Note: He was a married saddler, he died of chronic nephritis and asthma. Father listed as Geo. Stanhope, born in England. No mother listed. Informant listed as Pearle/Paralee Stanhope of Exeter, MO. - He was the son of George Washington Stanhope and Lucy Elizabeth Durrands. He first married Mary D. Davis and second Paralee Martha Bryant. J. T. Stanhope, age 52 from Boone Co., AR, married Paralee Bryant, age 27 from Harrison, Boone Co., AR, on Aug. 26, 1899 in Boone Co., AR. He was a Civil War Veteran, enlisted in Co. C, MO 11th Cavalry Regiment as a Private. | Census AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Diana Cope |
| STANPHILL, Charles Andrew | Feb. 18, 1896 Green Forest, Carroll Co., AR |
June 12, 1979 | Research Note: SSDI gives his birth month as Jan. Last residence, Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO. He was the son of Andrew Jackson Stanphill and Sarah Ollie Robinson. Charlie Stanphill age 19, first married Clarice Graham, age 18, on Sept. 12, 1915 in Carroll Co., AR. His second wife was Maude. | SSDI Census AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| STANPHILL, Maude L. (COLBURN) | May 25, 1892 | Jan. 13, 1976 | Research Note: SSDI gives her last address as Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO. Wife of Charles Andrew Stanphill. Maiden name from her son Jack's obit who is buried at Sparks Cemetery. | SSDI Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| STEPHENS, Edward Nickolas | Sept. 10, 1889 Stafford, NY |
Dec. 11, 1945 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Lettie M. - Research Note: He had been in the community 18 years and his wife's name was Lettie. She was 43 years old at the time of his death. Occupation was trucker. He was the son of Fred Stoffer Stephens born NY and Mary Julia Birmont born NY. His wife was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| STEPHENS, James Knox | Mar. 23, 1844 TN |
Aug. 4, 1922 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Sarah E. Stephens - Research Note: He was a retired mechanic. Father given as only Stephens born TN and mother S. A. Stephens. Mary Nash of Rogers, AR was the informant on the death certificate. - He was the son of Joseph Stephens and Sarah Patterson. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Headstone Cheryl Photo Diana Cope |
| STEPHENS, Lettie M. | Aug. 31, 1902 | May 28, 1978 | SSW: Edward Nickolas | Photo Diana Cope |
| STEPHENS, Sarah Elizabeth (STROTHER) | Dec. 24, 1850 Corsicana, Barry Co, MO |
Aug. 9, 1924 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: James K. - Research Note: She was the daughter of Samuel Strother and Mariah Sooter born TN. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| STEWART, Barbara Joan (McCART) | Nov. 15, 1937 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Nov. 6, 2020 Cox Hosp., Branson, Taney Co., MO |
SSW: Clifford O. - Inscription: "Married Jan. 17, 1959" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Floyd Ruby McCart and Marion M. Freese. On January 17, 1959 in Springfield she was united in marriage to Clifford O. "Cliff" Stewart, who preceded her in death on November 20, 1996. Also preceding her in death were her parents and one brother, Larry McCart. Barbara grew up and received her education in Elkland, Missouri and was a 1956 graduate of Elkland High School. For several years she and her husband resided in several areas while Cliff worked for NOAA's National Weather Service. In 1970 they moved from Columbia, Missouri to Cassville, where she was a dairy farmer. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, charter member of Southwest Missouri Dairy Goat Association, a member of Registered Jersey Association, lifetime 4-H leader earning 4-H Hall of Fame Honor and worked with livestock shows as coordinator and judge. - Back of Stone | Barbara Stewart McQueen Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| STEWART, Clifford Orvil | Apr. 19, 1933 Wishart, Poke Co., MO |
Nov. 20, 1996 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Barbara J. McCart - Inscription: "Married Jan. 17, 1959" - Research Note: He was the son of John Timothy Stewart and Ruby Lee Busby. There is a U.S. Navy emblem on the back of the stone. - Back of Stone | Barbara Stewart Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| STINSON, Clyde Wilson | 1909 MO |
1984 TN |
SSW: Ethel E. - Research Note: He was the son of Robert W. Stinson and Mattie Cahill. Clyde Stinson, age 22 married Ethel E. Wheeler, age 22, on May 16, 1931 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. SSDI gives his last residence as Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. | MO Marriage Records SSDI Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| STINSON, Ethel Elizabeth "Betty" (WHEELER) | 1908 | 1966 | SSW: Clyde W. - Research Note: She was the daughter of French B. Wheeler and Erma Holly Martin both buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Clyde Stinson, age 22 married Ethel E. Wheeler, age 22, on May 16, 1931 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| STOCKTON, Lois Alma (SANDERS) | Nov. 12, 1909 | Feb. 2, 1991 | SSW: Vester - Research Note: Daughter of Clarence Orville Sanders and Lottie M. Graber. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| STOCKTON, Vester | Aug. 16, 1909 Jenkins, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 14, 2003 Monett Health Care Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Lois - Research Note: Mr. Stockton was born August 14, 1909, in Jenkins. He was a farmer and moved from Wheaton to Purdy in 1978. He married Lois Alma Sanders on February 14, 1934, in Cassville, and she preceded him in death February 2, 1991. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Noel Stockton and Floyd Stockton. Son of James Stockton and Grace Ella Henson. | Monett Times Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| STROTHER, Bithena E. (LAKE) | Feb. 1, 1882 Warrensburg, Warrensburg, Johnson Co., MO |
Jan. 15, 1965 At Home, Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: William Arthur - Research Note: She was the daughter of David Lake and Martha E. Cox. Aubrey Strother of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - William A. Strother, age 21, married Bithena E. Lake, age 19,, on Apr. 14 1901 in Barry Co., MO. | Census MO Marriage Records Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| STROTHER, John French | Dec. 9, 1856 MO |
Oct. 7, 1938 Pulaski Co., AR |
SSW: Lue Zettie - Research Note: His wife was Lue Zettie aka Nancy Lieuzetha Higgs. He was the son of Samuel P. Strother and Mariah Louisa Sooter. John, age 34, married Zettie Higgs, age 20, on Feb. 25, 1892 in Barry Co., MO. - 1860 Census, Shoal Creek, Barry, Missouri - Samuel P. Strother age 37, born MO; Mariah, age 35, born TN; Julia A. (Howerton), age 16, born MO; William J. (Howerton), age 13, born MO; Elizabeth Sarah (Howerton), age 9, born MO; James Walter, age 7, born MO; Edward Marion, age 4, born MO; John French, age 3; Madison Monroe, age 1, born MO. - Another Stone | MO Marriage Records Census AR Death Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| STROTHER, Louisa "Lula" Melrose (GURLEY) | June 18, 1864 AR |
July 24, 1934 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Monroe M. - Research Note: The death certificate gives her birth date as June 19. She was the daughter of John Wesley Gurley and Mary Anne Combs both born in Kingston, Madison Co., Arkansas. Ruth Gordon of Purdy, MO was the informant. Monroe M. Strother married Louisa Gurley on June 8 1882 in Barry Co., MO. John W. Gurley, father of Louisa, gave consent. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| STROTHER, Lue Zettie (HIGGS) | Aug. 19, 1870 | May 17, 1946 | SSW: John F. - Research Note: Nancy Lue Zettie was the daughter of Alexander Higgs and Margaret Elizabeth Williams. - John F. Strother, age 34, married Zettie Higgs, age 20, on Feb. 25, 1892 in Barry Co., MO. - Another Stone | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| STROTHER, Mariah Louisa (SOOTER) (HOWERTON) | June 27, 1824 TN |
Dec. 23, 1904 MO |
Inscription: "Wife of Sam'l P." - Research Note: She was the daughter of William R. Sooter and Anna Fly. She first married John R. Howerton on Aug. 10, 1842 in Barry Co., MO. Her second husband was Samuel P. Strother, married on Aug. 28, 1852 in Barry Co., MO. Samuel was the son of French and Elizabeth Strother. He was a Civil War Veteran on the Confederate side. He was captured and died at a Federal Prison in Pine Bluff, AR. - 1860 Census, Shoal Creek, Barry, Missouri - Samuel P. Strother age 37, born MO; Mariah, age 35, born TN; Julia A. (Howerton), age 16, born MO; William J. (Howerton), age 13, born MO; Elizabeth Sarah (Howerton), age 9, born MO; James Walter, age 7, born MO; Edward Marion, age 4, born MO; John French, age 3; Madison Monroe, age 1, born MO. - One more child, Susan Mildred, was born abt. 1861. | Census MO Marriage Records Ancestry.com FGS Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| STROTHER, Martha Isabella (COMBS) | July 27, 1858 MO |
June 24, 1916 Shoal Creek, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Walter - Inscription: "His Wife" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Wheeling Combs and her mother's maiden name was Stephens born TN (Mother was Emily Jane Stephens). John Combs of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. The death certificate has birth date as July 28, 1868. Death date as May 6, 1916. Census records point to 1858 as being correct. - May 29, 1909, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Clark News: We are sorry to chronicle the death of Uncle Wheeling Combs, who passed from this life May 25, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Walter Strother; he was one of the oldest settlers of Barry County and an honorable citizen. One by one the old pioneers of our county are passing away. | Death Certificate Census Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| STROTHER, Monroe Madison | Jan. 1, 1859 Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 5, 1944 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Lula M. - Research Note: He was the son of Samuel P. Strother and Mariah Louisa Sooter. - 1860 Census, Shoal Creek, Barry, Missouri - Samuel P. Strother age 37, born MO; Mariah, age 35, born TN; Julia A. (Howerton), age 16, born MO; William J. (Howerton), age 13, born MO; Elizabeth Sarah (Howerton), age 9, born MO; James Walter, age 7, born MO; Edward Marion, age 4, born MO; John French, age 3; Madison Monroe, age 1, born MO. - The death certificate says he was widowed twice and his wife's name was given as Louisa. His mother was named as Minerva (Mariah) Howerton. Howerton was her first husband's name, Sooter her maiden name. Arthur Strother of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Cassville Democrat, March 13, 1920 - Press Hilton has charge of the store, he bought of Mon Strother. We welcome him to our town. | Death Certificate Census Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| STROTHER, Walter James | May 19, 1852 Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 6, 1944 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Martha I. - Research Note: He was the son of Samuel P. Strother and Mariah Louisa Sooter, given name James Walter. - 1860 Census, Shoal Creek, Barry, Missouri - Samuel P. Strother age 37, born MO; Mariah, age 35, born TN; Julia A. (Howerton), age 16, born MO; William J. (Howerton), age 13, born MO; Elizabeth Sarah (Howerton), age 9, born MO; James Walter, age 7, born MO; Edward Marion, age 4, born MO; John French, age 3; Madison Monroe, age 1, born MO. Arthur Strother of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - August 7, 1920, Cassville Democrat - Our old and esteemed friend Walter Strother and Mrs. Lola Shoopman of Butterfield have co-operated in matrimonial matters and have embarked on the sea of matrimony and we extend best wishes for a very successful sail on the aforesaid sea, which in past has become turbulent, and squawky, yet, we are hoping they successfully weather all troubles that they gather in their sails and land them in the "Sweet by and by." - June 12, 1909, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - J. W. Strother of near Butterfield, was in town Tuesday. He said his father-in-law, the late Wheelin Combs had deeded all of his real estate to his three children, with the exception of 10 acres. He reported crops good. | Death Certificate Census Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| STROTHER, William Arthur | Apr. 2, 1880 Rural Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 11, 1967 Lacoba Nursing Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Bithena E. - Research Note: He was the son of James Walter Strother and Martha Isabella Combs. William A. Mrs. Mildred Higgs of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Strother, age 21, married Bithena E. Lake, age 19, on Apr. 14, 1901 in Butterfield, Barry Co., MO. | MO Marriage Records Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| STUBBS, J. D. | Feb. 22, 1944 Decatur Co., IA |
Nov. 14, 2000 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of Harold and Faye (Nicholson) Stubbs. He had lived in Barry County the past 30 years. He had been employed with Fulton Station and Fasco, and for the past eight years worked as scale master at George's. He was also a self-employed painter. He married Ruth Autrey on Oct. 31, 1975, in Barry Co., MO | Monett Times Nov. 15, 2000 Mary Homesley Photo Diana Cope |
| STUBBS, Ruth Marie (AUTREY) (GRAFTENREED) | Oct. 16, 1947 High Ridge, MO |
Nov. 16, 2022 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Jack and Allien (Zoll) Autrey. On December 31, 1965, she was united in marriage with Jerry Graftenreed, and they spent the next decade living and working in various parts of the country. On October 29, 1975, in Exeter, Missouri she was married to J. D. Stubbs. She was preceded in death by Jerry, JD, and both of her parents. Ruth grew up in High Ridge, Missouri graduating from Northwest High School in 1965. Following her first marriage and the birth of their son she settled in Cassville, Missouri in 1975, where she would have four daughters with JD. After working at EFCO Corporation in Monett, Missouri for a few years she started at FASCO Industries in Cassville, Missouri where she worked for forty-three years retiring in the Specifications Department in 2019. Burial will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Butterfield, Missouri at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| SWAFFAR, Bess L. (LOWE) | Feb. 8, 1898 MO |
May 3, 1969 Independence Sanitarium, Independence, Jackson Co., MO |
SSW: James S. - Research Note: Resident of Independence, MO. She was the daughter of Francis Marion Lowe and Flora Roberts. Burl Swaffar of Raytown, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SWAFFAR, DeWitt "Dick" | Jan. 3, 1902 | Oct. 21, 1986 | SSW: Verna Mae - Inscription: "June 21, 1928" - Research Note: His given name was Porter DeWitt. He was the son of Thomas Jefferson Swaffer and Adelia Gilespie Liner. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SWAFFER, Georgia Emma (HENDERSON) | Jan. 1, 1913 MO |
June 26, 1997 MO |
Inscription: "The Lord is My Shepherd" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Edmund P. and Lillie Henderson. Online records say she was the wife of Samuel Jefferson Swaffar. He died in 1985 and is buried at Arnhart Cemetery, Barry Co., MO. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SWAFFER, James Swagger | Mar. 16, 1897 MO |
Jan. 1, 1983 MO |
SSW: Bess L. - Research Note: SSDI gives his last place of residence as Excelsior Springs, Clay Co., MO. He was the son of Thomas Jefferson Swaffer and Adelia Gilespie Liner. He first married Bessie Lowe and second Bland King. | SSDI Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SWAFFER, Margaret D. Loudean | Aug. 20, 1928 | Feb. 1, 1929 | Inscription: "Dau. of DeWitt and Verna Mae - Our Darling" - Research Note: Cassville Democrat, Mar. 1, 1929 - At Rest - Margaret D. Loudene, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dewitt Swaffar was born on Aug. 20, 1928, died Feb. 21, 1929, age 6 months, 1 day, of pneumonia. Margaret was sick only 4 1-2 hours and all that loving hands could do was done. The funeral was preached at Mount Pleasant, Feb. 22, by Bro. Kelly and the little baby laid to rest near by. She leaves to mourn her early death, her sorrowing parents, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Swaffer and Rev. and Mrs. Row Prier, aunts, uncles and host of relatives and friends. But their loss is Heaven’s gain. May God bless and comfort the bereaved ones. "The little white Casket has been to our door, and when it left it bore the form of our darling, who will see no more. How our hearts are aching, there's none but God knows. The sun seems less bright, since her little face was hidden from our sight. She was too pure and fair for this old world, and so the Savior took her under his care." | Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SWAFFAR, Robert Gene | Oct. 8, 1928 Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 24, 1971 Research Hosp., Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO |
Research Note: Barbara's entry had 1929 as the birth date year, but the stone reads 1928 as the year as does the death certificate. He was the son of James Swagger Swaffar and Bessie Lowe. He worked for the post office and resident of Independence, Jackson Co., MO. Mrs. Cletus Zumalt of Independence, MO was the informant on the death certificate, filed under SwaffEr. Lung cancer was the cause of death. Robert Gene Swaffar, married Zella M. Winebrenner on Nov. 24, 1955 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. | Census MO Marriage Records Death Certificate Phyllis Long Daughter Barbara Clare Photo Diana Cope |
| SWAFFAR, Verna Mae (PRIER) | Jan. 23, 1906 | May 12, 1994 | SSW: DeWitt "Dick" - Inscription: "June 21, 1928" - Research Note: She was the daughter of William Roland Prier and Blanche Ella Mackey. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SWAFFAR, Wylma Darlene | Jan. 3, 1930 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 19, 2011 Webb City Health and Rehab Center Webb City, Jasper Co., MO |
Inscription: "Daughter of DeWitt and Verna Mae" - Research Note: She was the daughter of the late Porter DeWitt Swaffar and Verna Mae (Prier) Swaffar. She graduated from Purdy High School with the Class of 1947. She had worked on the family farm as well as she was the Office Manager at Mid-Am in Monett for over thirty years, retiring in 1994. Wylma was preceded in death by her parents; and one infant sister, Margaret Swaffar. | Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SWINDELL, Fred Howard | May 19, 1905 MO |
Dec. 10, 1973 MO |
SSW: Ova B. - Research Note: SSDI gives his last address as Monett, Barry Co., MO. He was the son of Hiram Swindell and Missouri N. Henderson. | SSDI Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| SWINDELL, Ova Bell (BOSWELL) | Jan. 26, 1911 | July 28, 1989 | SSW: Fred H. - Research Note: SSDI gives her last address as Monett, Barry Co., MO. She was the daughter of Fred Hayes Boswell and Rosa J. Lawry. | SSDI Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
