Munsey Cemetery
Surnames N - Z
SSW = Shares Stone With
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARRISH, Fred | 1882 KS |
1909 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Mary F. Yates and George Parrish. -1900 Census, Flat Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO - Mary F. Parrish was listed with children: Fred b. Oct 1881, Minnie May, 1884, John, Jan. 1888. Mary was listed as a widow born in Illinois. | Photo Census Darla Ball Marbut |
| PARRISH, Mary (YATES) | 1839 IL |
1925 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Mary F. Yates married George Parrish. The family was in the1880 Roaring River Twp., Barry Co., MO, Census - George Par(r)ish 40 born in IN, Mary F. (Yates), 38 born in IL, Children all born in Kansas: Hester 15 (1865), Lotta 11 (1869), Cara 9 (1871), William 8 (1872), Lizza (Elizabeth b. Sep 29, 1873), Burton 3 (1877). | Photo Census Darla Ball Marbut |
| PENDERGRAFT, Maude (CORNELL) | May 17, 1884 MO |
Sept. 22, 1910 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was a daughter of William Andrew Cornell, born OH, and Emily Frances Muncey, born MO. The cause of death was dementia, contributory was pregnancy. -September 29, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican - J. W. Reed and Evan Brewer of near Eagle Rock were here Tuesday after a coffin for Mrs. Walter T. Pendergraft who died at her home near Munsey school house Monday. Mrs. Pendergraft was a daughter of Wm. Cornell a prominent citizen of that locality. She had been sick for several months. Interment was made Tuesday at Munsey Cemetery. - Maude M. (Cornell) Pendergraft (Mrs. Walter Pendergraft) was a daughter of William Andrew and Emily Frances (Munsey) Cornell. Maude's paternal grandparents were Charles William and Rebecca Cornell. Maude's maternal grandparents were Joseph B. and Tammer Munsey. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Online Obit Darla Ball Marbut |
| PETERS, Samuel L. | Oct. 1, 1808 | Apr. 2, 1888 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Samuel was the 2nd husband of Eliza Jane "Hicks" Cole, widow of Absalom Thomas Cole. Darla's Note: Elizabeth Hicks was born Aug. 13, 1824 in Knox Co., TN and died Feb. 11, 1903 and her parents were Richard and Lucinda (Elliot) Hicks. Eliza married Absolum Cole March 15, 1849 in Limestone, AL. He was born March 2, 1827 in Knox Co., TN, and died April 24, 1862. His parents are John and Rachel Cole. Eliza and Absolum's children were: Sarah Jane Cole (Mrs. John Henry Burris), Richard T. Cole md. Mary Margaret Simpson, Mary E. Cole (Mrs. Jacob Hart Burris), Zarila Virginia (Mrs. Isaac Newton Burris), John Sigel Cole m. 1st Emma Jane Burris, 2nd Mary Matilda Garner, 3rd Zelpha Bowan. Most of the information on these families came from Elizabeth Jane Roth. | Note Susan Ferguson Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| PETERSON, Dorothy L. (COOPER) (CURRY) | Sept. 18, 1926 Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 27, 2008 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: She was a daughter of William Elmer and Frances Elizabeth (Ball) Cooper. She was united in marriage to Paul Spencer Curry August 19, 1947 who preceded her in death on Nov. 15, 1980. On December 9, 1991, in Purdy, Missouri, she married Donald Peterson, who preceded her in death on August 8, 2003. Survived by one daughter and one son. Dorothy taught elementary school for 38 years, teaching at Mt. Zion on two occasions, Eagle Rock, Oak Ridge, Corinth, Seligman, Southwest at Washburn and Purdy. - Darla's Note: She was buried by her first husband Paul Curry. Dorothy Lorraine Cooper 1st married Paul S. Curry and she is buried beside him. She married her 2nd husband, Don Peterson, Dec. 11, 1991. | Barry Co. Advertiser Sept. 3, 2008 Phyllis Long Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| PICKERING, Lorene Hester (CHANNELL) | Aug. 16, 1916 Wapamucka, OK |
July 30, 2003 | Research Note: Daughter of David A. Channell and Lula A. Petty. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| PICKERING, Pete | Sept. 13, 1914 OK |
Jan. 25, 1975 MO |
Research Note: Son of Mack Benjamin Pickering and Lusanna Tennissianne Williams. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| PHILLIPS, Elizabeth Smyth (HUFF) | Feb. 5, 1842 Poke Co., TN |
Jan. 24, 1912 Roaring River Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was a daughter of William Huff, born Poke Co., TN. Her mother's name wasn't given. T. A. Stapp of Seligman, MO, was the informant. - Elizabeth Smyth Huff born 1842 TN married Andrew Jackson Phillips born 1840 TN in 1858 in TN. | Death Certificate TN Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| PRIER, Allie (EASLEY) | May 9, 1916 Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 24, 1996 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Tice - Research Note: Allie Maudie Easley wife of Tison Truman "Tice" Prier was a daughter of William Greenberry Easley b. 1873 and Mollie Larcey b 1883. | Note Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| PRIER, Arizona "Zona" Marie (SKELTON) | Feb. 15, 1905 Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 15, 1947 Cassville Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: John - Research Note: Zona, wife of John Prier, was a daughter of Samuel and Marvelana "Lonnie" (Easley) Skelton who was a daughter of Edward and Mary (Russell) Easley. Arizona Marie"Zona" Skelton married John W. Prier Feb. 15, 1924. Her paternal grandparents were John and Elizabeth Skelton. Her maternal grandparents were Edward Easley and his wife Mary Elizabeth (Russell) Easley. Zona's brothers and sisters were George Edward, Lou Elizabeth, Charles Emery, Robert Arnold, Eva Louise, Samuel L., Warren, Raymond E., Arthur B., and Cordelia Skelton. | Death Certificate Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| PRIER, Edith Lyle (STEVER) (DAVIS) | Mar. 10, 1918 Revillo, SD |
July 8, 2014 Guest Home Estates, Chanute, KS |
SSW: Marion F. Prier - Inscription: "Married June 27, 1938" - Research Note: Edith Lyle Stever Prier was the daughter of Ota Ward and Stella Lavanche (Holman) Stever. Her paternal grandparents were George and Belle Francis (Humpherys) Stever. Her maternal grandparents were Hedgepeth P. and Emma Holman. Edith is author of "A Glance Back In Time" a book that contains her families' history as well as much of her husband, Marion Prier's history. Edith was a school teacher for many years. - She attended Mano School and graduated with honors from Cassville High School in 1936 and was the Valedictorian of the class. She attended State Teachers College, Southwest Missouri State University, and Drury College, graduating in 1960 with a Bachelor of Science degree. Edith taught at local schools for 35 years; Brock (1937-38), East Fork (1938-39), Munsey (1942-46), Eagle Rock (1955-62), Exeter (1962-66), and Washburn (1966-84). She was School Clerk with the Munsey Board from 1946-1955 and was President of the Southwest Teachers Association at Washburn. Edith was married to Marion Prier of Munsey in 1938; they were married for 35 years when he passed away in 1973. She married Homer Davis in 1984; they were married for 15 years until his death in 2000. Her sisters, Velma Stever Willyard and Wilma Stever Skelton, and a grandson, Russell Prier, preceded her in death. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| PRIER, John Washington | Aug. 14, 1900 Roaring River Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 18, 1981 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Zona M. - Research Note: Son of Joseph T. and Mary (Shull) Prier. John W. Prier married Arizona Marie "Zona" Skelton daughter of Samuel and Marvelana "Lonie" (Easley) Skelton Feb. 15, 1924. John W. Prier's paternal grandparents were George Washington and Mary Jane (Freeze) Prier. John's maternal grandparents were John and Phoebe Jane (Brooks) Shull. | Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| PRIER, Joseph "Joe" Thomas | Apr. 22, 1871 Barry Co. MO |
July 23, 1952 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Mary M. - Research Note: He was a son of George Washington Prier, b. Apr. 1817, Kanawha Co. W. V., and Mary Jane Freese, b. Feb. 11, 1842, Pratt Co., Ohio. Joseph "Joe" Thomas Prier married Mary M. Shull May 19, 1895. Their children: Ora May, Eva Jane, Leonard Joseph, John Washington, Tina Opal, Warner Elisha, Ticon "Tice" Truman, Marion Francis, and Noami Irene Prier. Joseph Prier's paternal grandparents were Wesley Prier and his wife Hannah See. His maternal grandparents were Adam and Barbara (Cubbage) Freese. - Family Photo | Death Certificate Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| PRIER, Leonard Joseph | Feb. 12, 1899 Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 8, 1987 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Virgie Prier - Research Note: Son of Joseph T. and Mary M. (Shull) Prier. | Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| PRIER, Louise (LOWERY) | Mar. 28, 1912 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
July 21, 2000 Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Mrs. Prier was born March 28, 1912, in Purdy, the daughter of Fred and Lavena (Bennett) Lowery. She was a former school teacher having taught at Victory and Lone Star schools. She had also been a teller at the Purdy Bank. She and her also husband owned and operated East Purdy Store. She married John Prier on March 1, 1949, in Joplin, and he preceded her in death Apr. 18, 1981. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Maurice Lowery and Gordon Lowery. | Monett Times Mary Homesley Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| PRIER, Marion Francis | June 27, 1911 Barry Co., MO |
July 14, 1973 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Edith L. Prier - Inscription: "Married June 27, 1938" - Research Note: Husband of Edith Stever Prier. Son of Joseph T. and Mary M. (Shull) Prier. | Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| PRIER, Mary Melvina (SHULL) | Nov. 23, 1869 Claiborne Co., TN |
Nov. 7, 1960 Cassville Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Joseph T. - Research Note: Daughter of John Finley Shull b. Apr. 30, 1847 and Phoebe Jane Brooks b. 1849 (listed as Mary Jane Brooks on the death certificate). Married Joseph Prier May 19, 1895. John Prier of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. -Cassville Republican, Nov. 1960 - Mrs. Mary Prier, 90 years old, resident of the Eagle Rock community, near Cassville, died at 3 o'clock Monday morning, November 7, 1960, in Cassville hospital. She had been a patient only a few hours. Mrs. Prier was born November 23, 1869 in Tazewell, TN to Mr. and Mrs. John Shull and had been a resident of Barry County since she was 17 years old. She was untied in marriage to Joseph T. Prier on May 19, 1895 and to this union nine children were born. Her husband preceded her in death on July 23, 1952 also one daughter, Tina on July 7, 1943. She was converted at the age of 17 and united with the Baptist Church. At the time of her passing she was a member of the Roaring River Baptist Church. Having spent so many years in the Eagle Rock Community she will be sadly missed by her many friends. Our loss is Heaven's gain. She is survived by five sons, Leonard Prier, Tice Prier and Marion Prier, all of Cassville, John Prier of Purdy and Warner Prier of Eureka Springs, AK; three daughters, Mrs. Charley Ball and Mrs. Gerald Thompson, both of Eagle Rock, and Mrs. Eldon Ball of Seligman; 23 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Services will be at 2 o'clock Friday in Roaring River Baptist Church with the Rev. Ab Edie officiating. Burial will be in Munsey Cemetery under direction of Culver Funeral Home. - Researcher Note: All the sons and daughters lived at Eagle Rock, Mo. Tina Prier had married Rev. Loren Easley at the time of her death. | Online Obit Phyllis Long Death Certificate Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| PRIER, Russell Boyd | June 22, 1971 | Oct. 22, 1971 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Our Baby" - Research Note: Infant son of Ken and Janie (Creswell) Prier. | Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| PRIER, Tison Truman "Tice" | Oct. 19, 1908 Barry Co., MO |
July 13, 1990 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Allie - Research Note: Son of Joseph T. and Mary M. (Shull) Prier. Wife was Allie (Easley) Prier. | Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| PRIER, Virgie (EASLEY) | Feb. 27, 1905 Barry Co., MO |
May 10, 2005 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Leonard J. Prier - Research Note: Virgie E. Prier, 100, of Eagle Rock, died yesterday, May 10, at the home of her niece in Cassville. Mrs. Prier was born February 27, 1905, in Roach, the daughter of Edward and Dona (Shrum) Easley. She was a member of the Assembly of God in Roach. She married Leonard Prier on August 29, 1926, and he preceded her in death in August of 1987. There are no immediate survivors. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Vinnie Easley, Elizabeth Sparks, and Mary Prier; and two brothers, Truman Easley and Raymond Easley. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, May 14, at Fohn Funeral home in Cassville with Rev. Paul Yarnall officiating. Burial will be in Munsey Cemetery in Eagle Rock. - Virgie Easley married Leonard Prier Aug. 29, 1926. She was a daughter of Edward Green and Dona M. (Shrum) Easley. Virgie's paternal grandparents were William Peter and Mary B. (Robbins) Shrum. Her maternal parents were Christopher Columbus and Susan E. (Cotner) Easley. Her brothers and sisters were Vinnie, Mary June (Mrs. Warner Prier, he was a brother of Leonard Prier) Truman, Elizabeth and Raymond Easley. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| PRIEST, Betty Ann | Sept. 17, 1944 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 21, 1945 Rural Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Homemade stone with nothing but name. Grave next to Ora Mae Gentry. Funeral Record: Betty Ann Priest, Sex female. Color White. Charged to parents of Barry County, date of funeral 23 March 1945, place of death Home near Cassville, funeral services at Munsey cause of death pneumonia, date of death March 21, 1945 age 0 years 6 months and 4 days, infant. Place of birth: Eagle Rock, MO, date Sept. 17, 1944 father Lawrence Priest, his birth place Okla. Mother Edith Gentry her birth place Missouri Interment at Munsey. It gives the deceased as an infant. | Funeral Home Record Georgia Ball Farwell Death Certificate Barbara Smith Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| PRIEST, Edith (GENTRY) | Apr. 10, 1924 MO |
May 26, 1968 McCune Brooks Hosp., Carthage, Jasper Co., MO |
Research Note: Usual residence was rural LaRussell, Lawrence Co., MO. Lawrence Priest of LaRussell, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Edith Thurman Gentry born Apr. 10, 1924, died May 26, 1968. She had a large rock for a stone and there has never been any stone at all on her grave. She is buried up on the hill where her husband is buried. Lawrence Priest and Edith Gentry were married Nov. 1943. The child who is buried there is their first child. Betty Ann born, Sept. 17, 1944, died infancy. Edith was the daughter of Charley Jesse and Ora Mace (Reading) Gentry. Edith Gentry Priest cause of death was cancer. Edith Gentry married Lawrence Priest Sept. 14, 1944. Her maternal grandparents were Henry Wilborn Reading and his wife Mary Danley. Her children were Betty Ann, Linda and Larry Priest. - Rock - Priest Stones | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Note Photos Darla Ball Marbut |
| PRIEST, Lawrence W. | Nov. 27, 1924 OK |
Apr. 29, 1977 MO |
Inscription: "US ARMY WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: His first wife was Edith Lawrence Priest, age 44, second married Thelma Mae Nichols, age 51, on Oct. 17, 1969 in Monett, Barry Co., MO. Maybe the son of Joseph Andrew Priest and Rachael Lucinda Howard. - Family Photo | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photos Darla Ball Marbut |
| PRUITT, Elman "Nerie" E. | Dec. 1, 1869 Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO |
June 4, 1959 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Mollie E. Pruitt - Research Note: Other name Elman used was "Nerie" the middle initial E. is probably Elbert. He was a son of Egbert Harney and Adaline Button (Morris) Pruitt. He had several brothers and sisters with Arizona Pruitt who married William J. "Bill" Couch, Nancy Pruitt who married Wm. Oliver Beaver, Alva Zena Pruitt who married Charles Majors, Minnie Emlie who married Al Rose, Dove Pruitt who married George Simmons, Egbert Homer Pruitt married Leola Hale, Ira Pruitt married Jessie Rose, it is said there are other brothers and sisters. Elman was married twice. On Dec. 16, 1896 he married his 1st wife, Mollie Sharp and their children were Osa E., James, Lois, and Naria. Mollie Sharp's parents were James and Martha (Skelton) Sharp. On Sept. 24, 1903 he married his 2nd wife, Minerva Katherine Goins and had daughter Erma Pruitt who married Lewis Garrett. Minerva's parents were Alfred Absolum Goins and his wife Margaret Babb. | Photo Census Marriage Record Cemetery Stone Darla Ball Marbut |
| PRUITT, Mollie E. (SHARP) | June 13, 1878 | Jan. 29, 1901 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Mollie Sharp was a daughter of James Sharp and his wife Martha Skelton. Mollie's maternal grandparents were James Henry "Jimmy" Skelton and his wife Mary "Polly" Curry. Mollie married Elman Elbert "Nerie" Pruitt Dec. 16, 1896 by Rev. Edward Chappell. | Photo Census Tombstone Family Records Darla Ball Marbut |
| QUINLAN, Joshua Michael | July 7, 1981 Independence, MO |
Oct. 27, 2013 MO |
Research Note: Joshua Michael Quinlan age 32, of Cassville, Missouri passed away Sunday, October 27, 2013. He was the son of Michael and Kathy (Eggers) Quinlan. He is survived by his parents, two brothers, and wife Paula. His unborn baby preceded him in death. Joshua received the majority of his education in the Kansas City, Missouri area. At the age of seventeen he moved with his family to Cassville, graduating with the Class of 2000. He then attended Ozark Technical College majoring in Welding. Joshua proudly served in the United States Army as a Tanker. He was an electrician by trade, and worked as a sub-contractor on numerous large commercial jobs. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| READING, Henry Wilburn | Aug. 19, 1861 Quincy, Adams Co., IL |
Jan. 21, 1938 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Homemade stone with only the death date. He married Mary Emaline Danley. Henry Wilburn Reading was born Aug. 19, 1861 in Quincey, IL. He married Mary E. Danley and their children were Flora, Ora Mace (Mrs. Charley Jessie Gentry), Julia (1st married to Grant Cooper and 2nd to Henry Stringer). | Photo Census Stone Darla Ball Marbut |
| READING, Mary Elizabeth (DANLEY) | July 10, 1864 Nr. Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Oct. 29, 1950 Purvis Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate reads that she was buried in Munsey Cemetery, and that she was a daughter of David Danley and Elizabeth Crabaugh. Mrs. Henry Stringer of Eagle Rock, MO, gave the information. Her death certificate gives her middle name Elizabeth - family records gives her middle name as Emaline. She was born July 10, 1864 In Greene County, near Springfield, MO. She married Henry Wilburn Reading Oct. 27, 1884. Henry was buried at the Munsey cemetery. There wasn't room for her to be buried by Henry, so she was buried close to her sister-in-law Artie Carter with just a big Rock for her stone. She was the daughter of David and Elizabeth Ferguson Crabaugh Danley. Elizabeth after she divorced David Danley went back to the name of Crabaugh because of her other children. Then was married to my Gr. Grandfather Charley Carter. - Photo of Mary - Photo of Mary | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Note Georgia Ball Farwell |
| READING, Ora Mae | No Date | No Date | Research Note: Ora Mae Reading was a daughter of Henry Wilburn and Mary Emaline (Danley) Reading. She was a half-sister to Rev. Jim Carter and her family called her Aunt Molly and she was buried at Munsey but doesn't have a stone. | Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| REDENZ, Eldora Shirley (BALL) (ROGERS) | Jan. 19, 1934 Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 16, 2010 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Gerald E. Redenz - Inscription: "Married Oct. 25, 1992" - Research Note: Eldora Shirley Ball was the daughter of Ethel and Edith (Carter) Ball. She was a school teacher for many years. She first married Gene Rogers who died 1984. She married Gerald Redenz Oct. 25, 1992. - On November 25, 1957, she was united in marriage to Gene Byron Rogers, who preceded her in death in 1986. On October 25, 1991, in Eagle Rock, she married Gerald "Jerry" Redenz, who died October 14, 2003. Eldora grew up in Eagle Rock. She received her education at Munsey and Eagle Rock Elementary and graduated from Cassville High School. In 1953 she attended Southwest Baptist University at Bolivar, Missouri for one year. She then transferred to SMS (now MSU) for a year. In 1963 she received her Masters Degree from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri. Eldora began her teaching career in a one-room school house in Andrew County, Missouri. As the districts consolidated she remained in that area, retiring from the Savannah R-III School District after thirty-two years of teaching. For several years she was librarian for the Eagle Rock Community Center. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Census Tombstone Family Records Darla Ball Marbut |
| REDENZ, Gerald Elmer "Jerry" | Dec. 21, 1929 Milwaukee, WI |
Oct. 14, 2003 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Eldora - Inscription: "Married Oct. 25, 1992" - Research Note: He was the son of Oscar and Myrtle Estel (Higgins) Redenz. He was a Navy veteran. He worked for Cuttler-Hammer Accounting Firm and also was a dairy farmer in Wisconsin, and was employed with Gates Electrical for 28 years in Colcord, Oklahoma. He moved to Eagle Rock in 1991. He married Eldora Ball on October 25, 1991, in Eagle Rock. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Glen and Gordon Redenz; and one grandchild. - Gerald Elmer Redenz, age 21 first married Josephine Anne Clayton, age 21, on May 29, 1950 in Accomack, VA. Josephine was the daughter of Richard William Clayton and Emma May Fisher. | Fohn Funeral Home VA Marriage Records SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| REED, George C. | Nov. 7, 1842 Warrick Co., IN |
June 24, 1921 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: All that is on his stone is Co I, 24th MO Inf. (Civil War). According to his death certificate, George Reed was a son of Alfred Reed, born KY. His mother's maiden name was given as Phillips, born in SC. (Son of Alfred Reed and Mary Frances (Phillip) Reed.) Sary Reed was given as his wife's name. Darla's Note: George C. Reed was 1st married to Narcissus M. West and their children: James "Wesley", Ellis, John H., Joseph Alfred, Sarah Caroline, Amos, Williams S., and Thomas. Narcissus (West) Reed is buried in the Haddock Cemetery near Eagle Rock. George married 2nd to Sarah Elizabeth (Garrett) Ball and their children were Mary Frances, Rachel Louise, and Martha. George was a JP in the Roaring River Township. George and Sarah moved from Eagle Rock to Seligman, MO in 1913. - George C. Reed was living in Barry Co., MO by 1850 and by 1860 he was living in White River, Barry Co., MO, where he entered the Civil War at the age of 19 yrs sometime around Oct. - Nov. 1861, enlisting in the Union Forces, Company "I", the 24th Missouri Infantry Regiment. - Photo of George and Sarah | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| REED, Sarah Elizabeth (GARRETT) (BALL) | Feb. 29, 1845 Talladego Co., GA |
Feb. 3, 1936 Seligman, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Sarah was first married to William Valentine Ball, March 25, 1863, Wright Co., MO. On death certificate birth was Feb. 29, 1844 in Talladego Co., GA, information given by her son, Silas Ball. Her stone has 1845. Her parents were Newton Jasper Garrett and his wife Louisa Bridgeman. Her brothers and sisters were: Martha Jane, Mary Caroline, James Jonathan, LaVicy (Mrs. Soloman P. Weaver), William Robert, John Fleming, Nancy Louisa (Mrs. William Bouyear), and Isaac Newton Garrett. She first married William Valentine Ball and their children were James Elbert Ball, Nancy Ball, John Ben Ball, Finas Newton Ball and William "Silas" Ball. Her 2nd marriage was to George C. Reed. - Photo of George and Sarah | Photo Death Certificate Census Darla Ball Marbut |
| ROLLER, James | Aug. 17, 1849 | July 28, 1892 | SSW: L. A. Roller - Research Note: James Roller married Lousiana "Lurany" Skelton May 7, 1871. It is thought that James Roller's parents might be Jasper and Lavina (Ash) Roller. | Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| ROLLER, Louisiana A. (SKELTON) | Sept. 28, 1853 | Sept. 24, 1896 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: James Roller - Research Note: In the 1870 Barry County Census her name was given as Lurany, some researchers use Lurana. She was the daughter of Louisa Jane Scroggins. James Skelton's 1st wife. She had a sister Susan Jane Skelton who married Almires Ragan. Her father, James Skelton married the 2nd time to Mary Jane and their children were Henry Skelton, Eva Ann Skelton (Mrs. Samuel Fountain), Martha Skelton (Mrs. General Lafayette Brixey), James Adam Skelton, Mary Skelton, and Charity Skelton (Mrs. Thomas Pendergraft). | Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| RUSSELL, Louise (BURRIS) (MINICH) | Jan. 27, 1836 IN |
Dec. 19, 1923 Flat Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note:: Her death certificate reads that Horton Burris was her father, born OH, and her mother Mahala Davis, born OH and was widowed. J. D. Munich, was the informant. She was a sister of Asahel Burris who is also buried in Munsey. She was probably born in Lowell, Hancock Co., IN and her parents were probably born in Highland Co., Ohio. - Louisa Burris first married Isaac Minich on Oct. 2, 1853 in Henry Co., IN. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper IN Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| RUSSELL, M. Sidney | June 1, 1841 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 21, 1888 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of Milo Butler Russell and Unice "Nicey" Mariah (Haddock) Russell - and also the husband of Margaret Rumbaugh. Margaret second married William M. Carlin and is buried at New Site Cemetery. He was a Confederate, Co C, 8th MO. Reg't, Inf. Vol. - The children of Sidney and Margaret were: William Marshall Russell, Susan Russell (Mrs. Fredrick M. Williamson, 2d marriage to Robert Couch), Laura A. Russell (Mrs Whittington), George Russell, Charlotte Tennessee Russell (Mrs. Pleasant Carlin), Mary Lily May Russell (Mrs. James Monroe Black), Josephine Russell, Frances Rena Ruth Russell (Mrs. Arthur Mariott), Charles Russell, Solomon Russell, Margaret Sidney Russell (Mrs. George Fleetwood). - Another Photo | Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| RUSSELL, Pearl Ann (ARCHER) | 1875 Logan Co., OH |
1957 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was a daughter of Henry N. and Lydia (Carlisle) Archer. Pearl Archer married Loyd Russell. | Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| SHAFFER, Infant | No Date | June 1900 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note:Cassville Republican, Thursday, June 7, 1900 - Eagle Rock News: The little son of James Shaffer died Thursday and was interred Friday in the Munsey Cemetery. | Online Obit Donna Cooper Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| SHAFFER, Elias | May 7, 1825 OH |
Mar. 12, 1908 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Sarah Shaffer - Research Note: Civil War Veteran. Co. F, 191st OH Inf. | 1890 Vet Census Phyllis Long Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| SHAFFER, Hannah M. | Dec. 24, 1869 | Apr. 11, 1890 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Hannah was a daughter of Elias and his wife Sarah Jane (Carlisle) Shaffer. Her brothers and sisters were William H. Shaffer, Margaret H. Shaffer (Mrs. Effa Barger), Matilda Shaffer(Mrs. Samuel Monson), Sarah E. Shaffer (Mrs. William Skelton), Martha "Jennie: Shaffer (Mrs. John Love Hankins), Elias C, Skelton, Jr., and John C. Shaffer. | Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| SHAFFER, Sarah Jane (CARLISLE) | June 6, 1838 OH |
Jan. 8, 1905 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Elias Shaffer - Research Note: Said to be the daughter of Archibald Carlisle and Sarah Zull. -Jan. 7, 1905, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Victor News Items: Mrs. Matilda Monson of Shell Knob, is attending the sick bed of her mother, Mrs. Shaffer. -Jan. 14, 1905, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Mrs. Elias Shaffer of near Mano, died Monday. She was the mother of Mrs. John Hankins, living 2 miles northwest of town. Mrs. Hankins went to her father's Monday evening. | Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Note Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| SHERMAN, William Charles | June 27, 1868 | Jan. 5, 1891 | Research Note: William Sherman was a son of John L. Sherman and his wife Martha Ann Branham. His brothers and sisters were: Rebecca Sherman (Mrs. Lockhard, Anna Laura Sherman (Mrs. John William Easley), John David Sherman, Samuel Sherman, Luther Sherman, Jasper Sherman, Maud Sherman, Myrtle Sherman, Minnie Sherman, Orval Sherman, and Hattie Sherman. | Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| SHIPMAN, Joe Daniel | Sept. 29, 1944 Indianapolis, IN |
June 27, 2020 MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Artus and Martha Shipman. He received his bachelor degrees in education and chemistry from Southwest Missouri University in Springfield, Missouri. Immediately after graduation, he enlisted and then served in the United States Army as a first lieutenant. On May 7, 1967, he married his sweetheart Carol Eyvonne Swanson at First Baptist Church in Cassville, Missouri. Upon leaving the army, his career then consisted of a lifetime in sales in agriculture and machining. Joe and Carol made their home in Monett, Missouri where they raised their three children. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| SHRUM, Ezra Zelious | Oct. 15, 1900 | Oct. 20, 1905 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: J. F. Shrum - Research Note: Ezra Zelious Shrum was the son of "Frank" and Susan (Maloney) Shrum. | Note Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| SHRUM, Evert | Mar. 18, 1912 Mano, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 18, 1912 Mano, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of Homer and Bessie (Bradford) Shrum. -April 11, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Eagle Rock News: The infant babe of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Shrum died last week and was laid to rest in the Munsey Cemetery Friday. Infant Boy is what the stone reads. He was named Evert Shrum. - He was a son of Homer Shrum and Bessie Bradford, both born MO. C. G. Kelley of Eagle Rock, MO, was the informant. He was born premature, not able to nurse or take sufficient nourishment. Death certificate reads that he was buried at Mano, which is incorrect. | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| SHRUM, Johnnie Franklin | Feb. 4, 1899 | Oct. 28, 1905 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: E. Z. Shrum - Research Note: Johnnie F. Shrum was the son of "Frank" and Susan (Maloney) Shrum. | Note Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| SHRUM, Mary (ROBBINS) | 1857 | 1892 | Research Note: Wife of Wm. P. Shrum. Daughter of Joel Robbins and Lavina Waldon. Miss Mary B. Robbins married William Shrum on Aug. 27, 1876 in Barry Co., MO. In 1880, her mother, Lavina Robbins, was living with her and her husband, William Peter Shrum. - Another Photo | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| SHRUM, Mary Talitha (DEWITT) | Mar. 5, 1835 Monroe Co., KY |
Sept. 16, 1861 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Aged 26 years, 6 Mos, 11 days" - Research Note: Talitha Dewitt, born 1836 and died September 16, 1861, married William Peter Shrum, Dec. 1, 1853. Their children: William Peter Shrum, James Wakefield Shrum, Nancy J. Shrum and Elizabeth Talitha Shrum (Mrs. Elijah J. Shinkle). | Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| SHRUM, Sarah Jane (SKELTON) | 1855 Barry Co., MO |
July 27, 1929 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate reads that she was a daughter of John and Elizabeth Skelton and buried in Munsey Cemetery. Darla's Note: Sarah J. Skelton's parents were John and Elizabeth Skelton, and they came from Hawkins Co., TN. John's parents were James R. Skelton and Anne Curry. Elizabeth Skelton's parents were James Henry "Jimmy" Skelton and his wife Mary "Polly" Curry. Sarah J. Skelton married William Peter Shrum, Dec. 2, 1899. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| SHRUM, Susan Elizabeth (MALONEY) | Dec. 19, 1871 | Jan. 29, 1932 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Susan was the daughter of Samuel Houston Maloney and Martha Jane (Tate) Maloney, wife of "Frank" Zachariah Lewis Franklin Dow Shrum. Susan Elizabeth Maloney married "Frank" Shrum Sept. 6, 1891 - married by Dr. C. G. Kelley, MG. Their children: Lula Maye Maloney (Mrs. Charles Lewis Garrett), Bessie Shrum (Mrs. Charles Nathan Towler), William H. Shrum, Johnnie F. Shrum and Ezra Zelious Shrum. Susan Elizabeth Maloney Shrum's brothers and sisters were: Elias Maloney, James Franklin Maloney, Ruben Farrell Maloney, Lucinda Adeline "Addie" Maloney (Mrs. James "Jim" Garrett), Annie L. Maloney, John William Maloney, Arthur Maloney, David Albert Maloney and Henry Edward Maloney. | Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| SHRUM, William H. "Willie" | 1891 | May 13, 1932 | Inscription: "MO. Pvt, 40 Field , 89 Div" - Research Note: A second stone Has William H., 1891-1932, that he shares with his father Zachariah Lewis Franklin "Frank" Shrum. He was a son of Frank Shrum and Susan Elizabeth Maloney. | Note Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| SHRUM, William Peter | Jan. 3, 1855 IL |
Apr. 17, 1926 Baptist Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Peter King Shrum and husband of Mary (Robbins) Shrum. Wesley Shrum of Eagle Rock, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Darla's Note: William Peter Shrum, born Jan. 3, 1855, had 3 wives: Mary Robbins married Aug. 27, 1876, Nancy Reney Roller, March 11, 1894 and Sarah J. Skelton Dec. 2, 1899. William Peter Shrum's parents were Peter King Shrum and his 3rd wife Telitha Dewitt. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| SHRUM, Zachariah Lewis Franklin "Frank" Dow | Mar. 1, 1868 Jackson Co., AR |
June 6, 1953 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Willie H. - Research Note: His stone has no death date but from family records have the date of 1953. His death certificate reads that his father's name was Pete Shrum and that his wife was Matilda C. Shrum. Darla's Note: "Frank's" first wife was Susan Elizabeth Maloney. His parents were Peter King Shrum and his 4th wife Amy Parsley. His full brothers were Joseph Newton Shrum, Robert Elijah Shrum and Elias Morse Shrum. He had several half brothers and sisters by his father's other 3 wives | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| SIMPSON, Esther "Lizzie" (WADDELL) | Dec. 1874 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
No Date Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: George Simpson - Research Note: No information on stone. According to the 1900 census she was born December 1874. Daughter of John and Margaret (Kirving) Waddell. Might have died in Eagle Rock. Lizzie Waddell, age 20, married George Simpson, age 34, on Oct. 15, 1896 in Mano, Barry Co., MO. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| SIMPSON, George | Abt. 1862 Canada - French |
Feb. 6, 1897 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Lizzie Simpson - Research Note:Oct. 15, 1896, Cassville Republican - George Simpson, age 34, married Ester Waddell, age 20, of Eagle Rock. - In 1896, on his marriage record, he gave his age as 36 and the paper reported him as being about 40, which was a year later, in 1897. The 1900 census reported for his daughter read that he was born in Canada - French. | Online Obit Donna Cooper Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| SKELTON, Albert | Feb. 24, 1892 Barry Co., MO |
July 4, 1892 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of J. M. and J. A. Skelton. Albert was the twin of Elmer Skelton. Sons of Jasper Newton "Doc" Skelton and Julia Ann (Russell) Skelton. | Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| SKELTON, Anderson Shafer | Oct. 30, 1881 Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 23, 1934 Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: Anderson Shafer Skelton was born Oct. 30, 1881, and a son of Abraham Carter Skelton and his wife Martha Victoria Cornelison. He married Martha Russell Dec. 5, 1903. -Page 67 Ancestors Unlimited Aug. 2007 - "Anderson Shafer Skelton was born October 30, 1881 and departed this life September 23, 1934, age 54 yrs. 11 months and 7 days. He was married to Martha Russell in 1905 to them were born five children, all and their mother survive him. He also is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Dora William of Olney, CO Mrs Macy Porter of Granby, and Mrs. Silas Ball of near Seligman: also by two brothers Frank and Isam Skelton of Seligman. Funeral serviced were held Tuesday afternoon at the Munsey School House, Conducted by Rev. J.T. Brattin." - Anderson's half brothers and sister's by Abraham's 1st wife, Jane Skelton: Isom, John, Reuben, Thomas, James, Francis M., Elizabeth J. (Mrs. George Weston), Rachel (1st m. Abijah Landsdown, 2d m. George Summey), Johanna (Mrs. Varner) and Abraham Carter Skelton, Jr. - Darla's Note: Anderson Shafer Oct. 30, 1881 - Anderson Shafer Skelton was born Oct. 30, 1881, and a son of Abraham Carter Skelton and his wife Martha Victoria Cornelison. He married Martha Russell Dec. 5, 1903. - FromAncestors Unlimited - Anderson Shafer Skelton was born October 30, 1881 and departed this life September 23, 1934, age 54 yrs. 11 months and 7 days. He was married to Martha Russell in 1905 to them were born five children, all and their mother survive him. He also is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Dora William of Olney, CO, Mrs. Mary Procter of Granby, and Mrs. Silas Ball of near Seligman: also by two brothers Frank and Isam Skelton of Seligman. Funeral serviced were held Tuesday afternoon at the Munsey School House, Conducted by Rev. J.T. Brattin. - Anderson's half brothers and sister's by Abraham's 1st wife, Jane Skelton: Isom, John, Reuben, Thomas, James, Francis M., Elizabeth J. (Mrs. George Weston), Rachel (1st m. Abijah Landsdown, 2d md. George Summey), Johanna (Mrs. Varner) and Abraham Carter Skelton, Jr. | Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| SKELTON, Ben | Nov. 27, 1912 Barry Co., MO |
July 27, 1913 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of George Washington and Mary Ann (Curry) Skelton. Ben's brothers and sisters were Joseph Skelton, Martha E. Skelton (Mrs. Floyd Timmons), Duna Bell Skelton, Virgie Skelton (Mrs. Albert LeRoy Munday), Ruth Skelton, James Skelton, Alma Skelton (Mrs. Dillard James "Jim" Matthews), Elmer Skelton, Edith Skelton, Freda Skelton (Mrs. Ora Samuel Bailie), Cleo Skelton (Mrs. Ralph Worthy Stephenson). Ben's parents and some of his brothers and sisters are buried in the Mineral Springs Cemetery, Barry Co., Missouri. | Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| SKELTON, Elizabeth (SKELTON) | May 2, 1832 Hawkins Co., TN |
Jan. 23, 1913 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the mother of George and Sam Skelton, and Mrs. William Shrum. Elizabeth Skelton, wife of John M. Skelton, was the daughter of John Henry and Polly (Curry) Skelton. Her husband John M. Skelton was the son of James R. Skelton and his wife Anna Curry. Elizabeth was born May 2, 1832 in Hawkins Co., TN. John and Elizabeth Skelton's children: James Skelton, Sarah J. Skelton (Mrs William Peter Shrum), Mary Skelton, Samuel Skelton, Nancy M. Skelton, George Washington Skelton, and Martha Skelton (Mrs. Arthur Burney). | Headstone Jerry Stephenson Online Obit Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| SKELTON, Infant | Dec. 21, 1883 or 1885 | Dec. 3, ____ Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Infant Dau. of J. N. and J. A. Skelton" - Research Note: Daughter of Jasper Newton Skelton and Julia Ann Russell. | Note Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| SKELTON, Infant | June 26, 1916 Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 7, 1916 Roaring River Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of J. C. Skelton, born MO, and Marie Skelton, born Barry Co., MO. The cause of death was convulsions and had no physician. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| SKELTON, James | Jan. 25, 1806 Amherst, VA |
Apr. 8, 1893 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the husband of Mary Skelton. (Family Records: nick-named Jimmy b. Jan 25, 1806.) James Henry "Jimmy" Skelton was born February 25, 1806 in Amherst, VA, and was a son of John and Elizabeth (Roberts) Skelton. He married Mary "Polly" Curry. Their children: Elizabeth (Mrs. John Skelton),Jane Skelton, Joseph Skelton, Nancy Skelton, Malvina Skelton (Mrs. Crittenden Scroggins), Matilda Skelton (Mrs. William Gaskins, George Skelton, Jasper Newton "Doc" Skelton, John Skelton, Martha (Mrs. Benjamin Franklin Curry), James T. Skelton, Henry Clay Skelton. | Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| SKELTON, Jasper Newton "Doc" | Apr. 29, 1845 Roaring River Twp., Barry Co., M) |
May 25, 1919 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of James Henry and Mary Polly (Curry) Skelton. Husband of Julia Ann Russell. - Jasper Newton "Doc" Skelton married Julia Ann Russell December 28, 1866. He was a son of James Henry Skelton and Mary "Polly" (Curry) Skelton. Jasper and Julia's children: Melvina Skelton (Mrs. Samuel McClellan "Mac" Callaway), Edna Skelton (Mrs. Edward D. Cullup), John Calvin "Cal" Skelton, Mary Columbia (Mrs. Eldon M. Bare), Arizona (Mrs. Charles Curry), John Monroe Skelton, Joseph Henry Skelton, Dora Belle Skelton (Mrs. Robert Curry), Thomas Skelton, Charles Skelton, Florence Skelton (Mrs. Alva Stryker), Albert Curry and Elmer Curry. | Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| SKELTON, Julia Ann (RUSSELL) | Apr. 17, 1849 Roaring River Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 5, 1935 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Wife of Jasper Newton Skelton, daughter of Milo Butler and Unice "Nicey" (Haddock) Russell. Her paternal grandparents were Nathan and Polly Russell and her maternal grandparents were Zachariah and Chloe (Albritton) Haddock. Julia Ann Russell married Jasper Newton "Doc" Skelton. Their children were: Sidney Russell, Columbia Cornelia Russell (Mrs. Boone Haddock), Mary Elizabeth Russell (Mrs. Edward "Ned" Easley), William Russell, Florence Russell (Mrs. Allen Miles Weathers), Tennessee Russell (1st Mrs. Henry Dell, 2d Mrs. Ephraim F. Hembree), and George Russell. - Death certificate gives her husband as Henry Skelton. J. Calvin Skelton of Grandview, AR was the informant. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| SKELTON, Marvelona "Lonie" (EASLEY) | Oct. 28, 1869 Roaring River Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 18, 1954 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Sam - Research Note: Daughter of Edward Easley and Mary Elizabeth (Russell) Easley and wife of Samuel Skelton. According to her death certificate Ned Easley and Mary Russell were her parents and Sam Skelton was her husband. Mrs. Ross Keeling of Neosho, MO, gave the information. Darla's Note: Marvelana "Lonie" Easley married Samuel Skelton January 20, 1889. She was a daughter of Edward "Ned" Easley and his wife Mary Elizabeth (Russell) Easley. Her paternal grandparents were Green Berry Easley and his wife Eveline (Johnson) Easley. Lonie's maternal grandparents were Milo and Unice "Nicey" (Haddock) Russell. Sam and Lonie's children were: George Edward Skelton, Lou Elizabeth Skelton (Mrs. Lester C. Murray), Charles Emery Skelton, Robert Arnold Skelton, Eva Louise Skelton (Mrs. Ross Keeling), Samuel L. Skelton, Arizona Marie Skelton (Mrs. John Prier), Warren Skelton, Raymond E. Skelton, Arthur B. Skelton and Cordelia Skelton (Mrs. Joseph T. Brock). - Photo of Marvelona | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| SKELTON, Mary "Polly" (CURRY) | Jan. 22, 1812 TN |
Jan. 21, 1877 Roaring River Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Wife of James "Jimmy" Skelton. Mary "Polly" Curry was a daughter of George and Elizabeth Curry of Hawkins Co., TN. Mary "Polly" married James Henry "Jimmy" Skelton and their children were: Elizabeth (Mrs. John Skelton), Jane Skelton, Joseph Skelton, Nancy Skelton, Matilda (Mrs. Wm Gaskins), George R. Skelton, Jasper Newton "Doc" Skelton, John Skelton, Martha (Mrs. Benjamin Franklin Curry), Jimmy T. Skelton, and Henry Clay Skelton. | Photo Census Tombstone Family Records Darla Ball Marbut |
| SKELTON, Ray E. | Jan. 26, 1911 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
July 23, 2002 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Wilma Skelton - "Married June 28, 1936" - Research Note: He was a son of Samuel and Marvalonie (Easley) Skelton, preceded in death by his nine siblings and his wife of 58 years, Wilma Frances (Stever) Skelton. Darla's Note: Ray E. Skelton's paternal grandparents were John M. Skelton and his wife Elizabeth Skelton. Ray's maternal grandparents were James Henry "Jimmy" Skelton and his wife Mary "Polly" Curry. | Monett Times July 25, 2002 Mary Homesley Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| SKELTON, Ruthie | Apr. 7, 1909 Roaring River Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 9, 1911 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of George Washington and Mary Ann (Curry) Skelton. Ruthie's paternal grandparents were John M. and Elizabeth Skelton. Her maternal grandparents were Benjamin Franklin Curry and his 1st wife, Martha Horner. | Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| SKELTON, Samuel | Oct. 25, 1858 Blue Springs, AR |
Nov. 30, 1936 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Lona - Research Note: Son of John M. and Elizabeth Skelton, husband of Marvelona "Lonie" Easley. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| SKELTON, Samuel L. | Aug. 4, 1903 Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 4, 1903 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Marvelona "Lonie" Easley and Samuel Skelton. | Note Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| SKELTON, Thomas B. | Nov. 8, 1886 | Jan. 24, 1887 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Son of J. N. and J. A. Skelton" - Research Note: Son of Jasper Newton Skelton and Julie Ann Russell. First reading had 1876, but stone reads 1886 and death of Jan. 21, 1887, stone reads Jan. 24, 1887. His paternal grandparents were James Henry "Jimmy" Skelton and his wife Mary "Polly" Curry. His material grandparents were: Milo Russell and his wife Nicey (Unice) Haddock. | Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| SKELTON, William Arthur | Sept. 7, 1915 Roaring River Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 10, 1996 | Research Note: William "Arthur" Skelton married Marcelline Williams and was a son of Samuel Skelton and his wife Marvelona "Lonie" Easley. His paternal grandparents were John M. and Elizabeth Skelton. His maternal grandparents were Edward Easley and his wife Mary Elizabeth Russell. | Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| SKELTON, Wilma Frances (STEVER) | Aug. 28, 1915 Mano, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 22, 1994 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Ray Skelton - Inscription "Married June 28, 1936" - Research Note: Wilma Frances Stever was the daughter of Ota Ward Stever and his wife Stella Lavanche Holman. Her paternal grandparents were George S. Stever and his wife Belle Frances Humpherys. Wilma's maternal grandparents were Hedgepeth P. Holman and his wife Emma Holman. Her sisters were: Velma Stever (Mrs. Lawrence Willard) and Edith Lyle Stever (Mrs. Marion Francis Prier). | Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| SKIBA, James Joseph | Nov. 13, 1909 PA |
Apr. 18, 1970 MO |
SSW: Marion M. Skiba - Research Note: Son of Peter Skiba and Victoria Piotrowski. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| SKIBA, Marion Margaret (MORONK) | Sept. 8, 1912 MI |
Feb. 25, 1999 IL |
SSW: James J. Skiba - Research Note: Daughter of James Moronk and Frances Dejmek. | SSDI Census SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| SMITH, Cynthia Jane (TUCKER) | Aug. 14, 1848 Bond Co., IL |
Jan. 13, 1916 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Jasper - Research Note: She was the wife of Jasper Smith and a daughter of James and Catharine (Bradley) Tucker. Darla's Note: Cynthia J. Tucker married Jasper M. Smith Jan. 21, 1864. News Item:January 20, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Washburn Prairie News: Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Smith went to Eagle Rock last Tuesday on account of the serious illness of Mrs. Cynthia Smith. She died while they were there. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of their many friends. - Darla added: Cynthia's paternal grandparents were Robert Tucker, Sr and his wife Mary Pierman. Children of Jasper and Cynthia (Tucker) Smith were, John W. Smith, James Smith, Pinkney Edward Smith, Frank Joseph Smith, Charles Smith, and Lewis Smith. Donna's Note: Her death certificate has her mother's maiden name as Coffee - it was Catherine Bradley according to Tucker descendants. Phyllis' Note: Her death certificate has Coffee as her mother's maiden name and James Tucker as her father, born IL. Louis Smith of Eagle Rock, MO was the informant. Coffee is probably not correct on the death certificate. IL Marriage Records give Katharine Bradley married James Tucker on June 6. 1836 in Montgomery Co., IL. - Family History | Family Norman Smith Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| SMITH, Frank Joseph | Mar. 1875 | 1903 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Frank Joseph Smith born March 1875 and died 1903, and was a son of Jasper M. and Cynthia J. (Tucker) Smith. He married Dove Malinda Easley on July 6, 1902. Darla's Note: Frank Joseph Smith died one year after he married Dove Easley. She later married Henry Clay Cooper on March 22, 1908. | Family Norman Smith Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| SMITH, Infant | No Data | Aug. 1901 | Cassville Republican, Thursday, August 29, 1901 - Muncie News: The infant babe of Frank Smith was buried at the Munsey Cemetery on the 23rd, inst. | Online Newspapers Donna Cooper |
| SMITH, James | 1873 | 1902 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: James Smith was born October 1869 son of Jasper M. and Cynthia J. (Tucker) Smith. Married Julia Smalley December 25, 1891. This is a new stone, not sure where the dates came from. All census records 1870, 1880 and 1900 show him to have been born in 1869 not 1873. | Family Norman Smith Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| SMITH, Jasper Middleton | 1830 | 1900 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Cynthia Smith. - Research Note: Son of John and Mary Smith, husband of Cynthia Tucker Smith daughter of James and Catharine (Bradley) Tucker. He married Cynthia J. Tucker 1866. This is a new stone. Census records 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880 list him born in 1846 not 1830 as the stone reads. The1880 Roaring River Township, Barry Co., MO census reads Jasper Middleton Smith was born in Missouri and was 34 years old. -Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, March 1, 1900 Eagle Rock News: Died, Friday evening, Jasper Smith. His remains were interred Sunday at 10 o'clock in the Munsey Cemetery, after services conducted by Eld. Cunningham. | Online Obit Family Knowledge Norman Smith Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| STRINGER, Aaron Clifford | Nov. 17, 1915 | June 23, 1972 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Wife Edith Dortha Garrett, parents were Joseph and Anna (Burris) Stringer. - There is another double stone pictured at findagrave.com, SSW: Edith Dortha. | Note Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| STRINGER, Anna (BURRIS) | Apr. 28, 1898 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
July 31, 1965 Cassville Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Joe - Research Note: Usual residence was rural Cassville, MO. Her husband Joe Stringer of rural Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Anna Burris married Joseph "Joe" Stringer in 1915. She was a daughter of Clay Dean Burris and his wife Sarah Edith Lakey. Her paternal grandparents were Asahel Burris and his wife Sarah Garner. Her maternal grandparents were Isaac R. R. Leakey and his wife Catherine Carrol. Anna's brothers and sisters were: John Burris, Louie Burris (Mrs. Wesley Shrum and 2nd Mrs James "Jim" Garrett), Maggie Mae Burris (Mrs. Samuel Munday), Everett Burris, Eula Burris (Mrs. Warren Vosburgh), Angie Burris, Alva P. "Dutch" Burris. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| STRINGER, Bartholomew | Feb. 2, 1845 Italy |
June 12, 1917 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: B. Stringer's name when he first came to America from Italy was Bartolomea Stringatto. The following children were listed in the Barry County 1900 Census: Henry, Joseph, Caesar, and Rosa. - Death Certificate: Bartolomea Stringatto (Stringer)'s wife wasn't listed. Name on death certificate given as Bartholomew Stringetto. Birth date Feb. 2, 1835. He was widowed and a farmer. Parents not known. Joseph Stringetto of Eagle Rock, MO was the informant. Cause of death: General paralysis, had the first attack 6 years ago on one side. 14 days ago, had a second. Bartolomeo Stringatto married Madeline Bennett on May 26, 1882 in Barry Co., MO. Bartolomeo Stringatto married Averall Pinotea on Feb. 7, 1888 in Lawrence Co., MO. Marriage license registered in Barry Co., MO. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Census Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| STRINGER, Edith Dortha (GARRETT) | Mar. 2, 1919 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 8, 2001 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: There is a double stone pictured at findagrave.com, SSW: Aaron Clifford. - She was the daughter of Charles Luis and Lula Maye (Shrum) Garrett. She married Aaron C. Stringer on June 10, 1936, in Mano, and he preceded her in death June 23, 1972. She was preceded in death by one brother, one half-brother, one half-sister, one grandchild, and one great grandchild. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| STRINGER, Frances Elizabeth (CRONIER) | Apr. 5, 1921 Montgomery Co., AL |
May 6, 1996 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: George E. Stringer - Inscription "Married May 13, 1944" - Research Note: It is thought by some researchers that Frances came from Alabama where George met her during World War II. Frances E. Cronier married George E. Stringer on May 13, 1944 in Montgomery Co., AL. Census says she was the daughter of Albert D. and Sarah Cronier. SS Claims Index gives her parents as Oliver Pierson and Sarah Blackwell. George's parents were Joe and Annie (Burris) Stringer. George and Frances' children: Vernon, Johnny, Thomas, Kenny, Patricia, Gloria, Myrtle, George, Joyce, Linda and Kevin. | MO Marriage Records Census SSDI SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| STRINGER, George Elmer Cletus | Aug. 5, 1919 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
June 25, 1973 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Frances E. Stringer - Research Note: Parents were Joseph and Anna (Burris) Stringer. | Note Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| STRINGER, Henry William | 1886 Barry Co., MO |
1961 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Julia - Research Note: Henry Stringer was born in Italy (not correct, born in Barry Co., MO) and his last name was Stringatto. His father was Bartolomea Stringatto born in Italy. Henry and his wife Julia (Reading) Stringer lived near Eagle Rock, Missouri. - Mother not named on the death certificate. SS Claims Index gives his parents as Bert H. Stringer and Mary L. Barnet/Bennett. Bartolomeo Stringatto married Madeline Bennett on May 26, 1882 in Barry Co., MO. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| STRINGER, Herman Wade | July 11, 1953 | No Date | Research Note: Photo of stone at findagrave.com. Matches the stone for Joseph Dean "J. D." Stringer. | Headstone Note Phyllis Long |
| STRINGER, Jason Dean | Feb. 10, 1974 | Feb. 20, 1974 | No Data | Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| STRINGER, Joseph "Joe" | Nov. 2, 1888 Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 30, 1976 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Anna - Research Note: Joseph "Joe" Stringer's father was Bartolomiea Stringatto. Bartolomeo Stringatto married Averall Pinotea on Feb. 7, 1888 in Lawrence Co., MO. He married Annie Burris daughter of Clay Dean Burris on Jan. 21, 1915. Joe and Annie's children: Aaron Clifford Stringer, Herchel "Bud" Stringer, George E. Stringer, Verlin Stringer, Lucine Stringer, Joseph Stringer, Jr., John Stringer, Dorothy Stringer Fairchild, Elsie Stringer Cooper and Herman Stringer. - Family Photo - Photo of Joe and Brother Jock - Family Photo - Stringer Sons | MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| STRINGER, Joseph Dean "J. D." | Apr. 9, 1944 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 28, 2018 Cassville Health and Rehab., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Photo of stone at findagrave.com. Matches the stone for Herman Wade Stringer. He was the son of Aaron C. and Edith D. (Garrett) Stringer, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were one brother, Wendell Boyd Stringer; one sister Luann Towler and her husband Emery. J.D. received his education at Crane, Missouri. Most of his adult life was spent in the Eagle Rock and Golden areas where he worked on farms. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Headstone Note Phyllis Long |
| STRINGER, Julia Ann (READING) | Mar. 17, 1896 MO |
Feb. 26, 1970 Cardwell Mem. Hosp., Stella, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Henry - Research Note: Julia Reading married Henry Stringer Jan. 19, 1919. Julia was a daughter of Henry Wilburn Reading and his wife Mary Emaline (Danley) Reading. Her sisters and brother were, Flora Reading, Elmer Reading, and Ora Mace Reading Gentry. Rural Cassville, Barry Co., MO resident. Albert Gentry of rural Cassville, Barry Co., MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| STRINGER, Kevin George | Nov. 17, 1969 MO |
Nov. 27, 1969 Mercy Hosp., Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO |
Research Note: Kevin Stringer was a son of George E. Stringer and Frances Elizabeth Croiner. Usual residence was rural Cassville, Barry Co., MO. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| STRINGER, Verlin Wade | Dec. 21, 1931 | Oct. 18, 1992 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Parents were Joseph and Anna (Burris) Stringer. | Note Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| STRINGER, Wendell Boyd | Oct. 29, 1958 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 17, 2011 Golden, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of Aaron C. and Edith D. (Garrett) Stringer, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by one brother-in-law, Emery Towler. Wendell lived his entire life in Barry County, growing up in Golden and receiving his education from the Cassville Schools. He worked for Shumaker Tire Company for over twenty-five years. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| SWANSON, Helen Noveta (BALL) (HICKS) | Sept. 7, 1919 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 16, 1999 At Home, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Truman Eldon and Eva Jane (Prier) Ball. She attended Cassville High School and was a waitress for over 40 years working at Rainbow Dinner House and Roaring River State Park. Her first husband was Glen Martin Hicks, and he preceded her in death. She second married Frank Swanson. | Monett Times Sept. 20, 1999 Mary Homesley Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| THOMPSON, Clarence Jefferson "Jeff" | May 27, 1888 | Jan. 29, 1935 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Minnie Haddock. - Research Note: Son of James Thomas Thompson and Emily Edmonson. -September 8, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Thompson spent Saturday night and Sunday with Luther Haddock and family at McMurty springs. | Census Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| THOMPSON, Emily (EDMONDSON) | Aug. 15, 1845 IL |
Jan. 22, 1925 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: James T. Thompson - Research Note: According to her death certificate she was born Aug. 22, 1845 and not the 15th as her stone reads. She was widowed and Thomas Thompson was listed as her husband. Father named as only Edmonson/Edmondson. Mother not named. J. L. Jagears was the informant. - Daughter of William A. Edmondson and Mary Jane Beckett. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Census Phyllis Long Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| THOMPSON, Gerald | 1915 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
May 8, 2010 Eureka Springs, Hosp., Eureka Springs, Carroll Co., AR |
SSW: Naomi (Prier) Thompson - Inscription: "Married Jan. 1, 1938" - Research Note: He was a son of Jeff and Minnie (Haddock) Thompson. On January 1, 1938, in Wheaton, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Naomi Irene Prier, who preceded him in death on February 8, 2000. Also preceding him in death were his parents; one daughter, Rosemary Burch; one sister, Nadine McMillen and three sons-in-law, Robert Scott, Elbert Ash and Phil Burch. Gerald received his education at Mt. Zion School at Eagle Rock. He was a life-long resident of Eagle Rock, where he was a dairy and beef farmer. - -Oct. 13, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Eagle Rock: Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Thompson and little son, Gerald, visited at J. T. Thompson's Saturday night and Sunday. | Headstone Mary Homesley Fohn Funeral Home, On Line Obit Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| THOMPSON, James Thomas | Aug. 15, 1840 Louisville, KY |
Dec. 16, 1917 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Emily - Inscription: "Co C. 90 Reg IL" - Research Note: (Civil War) - wife Emily. According to his death certificate he was born in KY. Aug 11th was given as his day of birth. Parents not named. Jeff Thompson gave the information. Possible son of Thomas Jefferson Thompson and Trecia Shurtlef. Darla's Note: James Thomas Thompson was in the Civil War: Co. C, 8 Reg. ILL (on tombstone) He was a member of Roaring River Baptist Church. -November 10, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Barry Co., MO - Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Thompson spent last week at the home of J. T. Thompson. - Obit: As the flowers wither and fade and the leaves fall from the trees so does life fade and carry with it its beauties to a spirit land of delight for well spent lives that leave a record for the loved ones to imitate while sojourning on earth with a promise for a future state of happiness in the happy beyond, where a father will await their arrival with a loving greeting. James T. Thompson passed away Dec. 10, 1917, at 2:45 a. m., at his home near Eagle Rock, Mo., aged 77 years 4 months and one day. He was surrounded by aged wife, two daughters and one son and friends. He was born at Louisville, Kentucky, Aug. 15, 1840, moving with the family to Prairie City, Ill., where he met and married Emily Edmondson Nov. 29, 1854, residing there a short time - then moved to North Missouri; then to Kansas; then soon after they moved to oak Hill, Ark. In 1800, they moved to Barry County, where they have since lived. Of this marriage, 12 children were born of whom nine are living. They are Mrs. Susie Davidson, of Parson, Kansas, Mrs. Mary Doshiny of Marlow, Okla., Mrs. Julia Callaway, Hershey, Neb., Mrs. Carrie Raines, of Washburn Prairie and Miss Clara who has stayed at home and care for age parents. Alex Thompson of Stites, Idaho, Jim Thompson of Lexington, Okla., Sam Thompson of Maysville, Okla., and Jeff Thompson, of near Eagle Rock, Carrie, Clara and Jeff were the only ones present, on account of living so far away and the weather being so bad. He had fifty grand children and eleven great grand children, five brothers and one sister. He was a member of the Christian Church; funeral service conducted at the home Monday evening at 1 o'clock by Rev. Ed. Vanderpool. The remains were laid to rest in Munsey Cemetery, to await a sweet resurrection. A home is darkened, a loving and affectionate husband and father called from a devoted wife and children whose heart strings are bleeding from grief and sorrow. He had been in failing health since last May. He believed he was going, called his wife and children to his bedside, one by one and took them by the hand, bid them goodbye - said he was going home and was prepared to go and would soon be across the River, told them he seen Lizzie; she being his youngest daughter, the wife of Ed Hilton, who passed away six years ago last July. He has attended the last roll call on earth, but will answer in heaven, when the last roll is called over there. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Online Obit Darla Ball Marbut |
| THOMPSON, Lyle D. | June 5, 1944 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 15, 2015 Mercy Hosp., Rogers, Benton Co., AR |
Research Note: He was the son of Gerald and Naomi Irene (Prier) Thompson. On June 28, 1966, he was united in marriage to Regina "Jean" Gage. Preceding him in death were his parents; grandparents and one sister, Rosemary. Lyle received his education at Cassville, where he graduated from high school. He attended one year at IBM in Springfield, Missouri. He lived nine months in Berryville, Arkansas and a short time in Pioneer, but most of his life was spent in Eagle Rock, Missouri. For thirty years Lyle was employed at Missouri Department of Transportation, retiring as maintenance boss. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| THOMPSON, Minnie Eldora (HADDOCK) | May 4, 1893 Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 13, 1977 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Jeff Thompson - Research Note: She was a daughter of Ransom Richard and Sarah (Browning) Haddock. | Note Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| THOMPSON, Naomi Irene (PRIER) | Feb. 12, 1913 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 8, 2000 At Home, Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Gerald Thompson - Inscription: "Married Jan. 1, 1938" - Research Note: Daughter of Joseph and Mary (Shull) Prier. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Rosemary Burch; five brothers and three sisters. | Monett Times Feb. 10, 2000 Mary Homesley Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| TINSLEY, Ruth Lois (WONNACOTT) | Sept. 15, 1930 IL |
Nov. 20, 1975 MO |
Research Note: Daughter of John L. and Mina or Anna Wonnacott. Wife of Warren L. Tinsley. Died 1987 and buried at Bucksville Cemetery, Logan Co., KY. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| TUCKER, Betty Jean | June 3, 1931 | Nov. 19, 1934 | Research Note: Daughter of Frank and Ada (Brewer) Tucker. | Note Mary Homesley Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| TUCKER, Catherine (BRADLEY) | Feb. 15, 1816 KY |
July 24, 1891 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: The homemade marker has her death date as 1891. Darla says it was 1893. James and Catherine Bradley were married in Montgomery Co., Illinois. They were married for 55 years. Catherine Bradley married James Tucker on June 6, 1836 in Montgomery Co., IL. Researchers say she was the daughter of Richard Bradley and Sarah Jane Mooney. | Marriage Certificate Joy Tucker Guentert Family Records Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| TUCKER, Emily A. (THORNTON) | Oct. 6, 1855 AR |
Feb. 2, 1929 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Francis M. - Research Note: "Emma" was the daughter of Kinnion and Jane (Boatwright) Thornton. Emily A. Thornton married Francis M. Tucker on Aug. 30, 1874 in Barry Co., MO. -Cassville Democrat, Feb. 8, 1929 - Mrs. Emily Tucker was born Oct. 6, 1855. She departed this life Feb. 2, 1929 at her home above Eagle Rock, at the age of 73 years, three months and 28 days. She was married to Frank Tucker over 50 years ago, and had lived in that section all her life. To this union were born eleven children, nine of whom survive her. She was converted early in life and united with the Baptist church. She lived a consistent Christian life, was a good kind-hearted mother and was loved by all who know her. She leaves to mourn her death nine children, fifty-two grandchildren, twenty- nine great-grandchildren, two sisters and two brothers and a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at the Munsey schoolhouse near Eagle Rock by Rev. A. J. Baker, after which the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at that place. | Online Obit MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Headstone Mary Homesley Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| TUCKER, Everett O. | Oct. 26, 1897 | Sept. 1982 | Research Note: Photo of stone at findagrave.com. SSW: Theo Fay Tucker - Son of Francis "Frank" and Emma "Emily" (Thornton) Tucker. | Census Phyllis Long Headstone Mary Homesley Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| TUCKER, Francis M. "Frank" | Aug. 7, 1854 Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 6, 1908 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Emily Tucker. - Research Note: Son of James and Catharine (Bradley) Tucker. | Census Phyllis Long Headstone Mary Homesley Note Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| TUCKER, Frank D. | Mar. 30, 1926 | Sept. 20, 2000 | Inscription: "US Army, WW II" - Research Note: Frank was the son of James Robert Tucker "Bob" who married Mahula Smith. Bob was the son of Francis and Emily (Thornton) Tucker. | Note Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| TUCKER, Glen Earl | Feb. 23, 1919 | June 8, 1920 | Research Note: Son of Frank and Ada (Brewer) Tucker. According to his death certificate, he died June 7, 1920 and his name was Glen Oliver Tucker and was 3 days old. Finis Ball gave the information. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| TUCKER, Infant Daughters | 1919 | 1919 | Research Note: Daughters of Theo and Everett O. Tucker | Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| TUCKER, James | Dec. 25, 1813 Wythe Co., VA |
Dec. 9, 1901 | Research Note: Born in Wythe Co., VA, married Catharine Bradley in Montgomery, IL June 6, 1836 (marriage record). Pvt Co H and Co B, 24th Reg't Inf. Vols, Civil War. James Tucker's parents were Robert Tucker, Sr. and his wife Mary Pierman. James and Catharine (Bradley) Tucker's children were: Sarah Jane Tucker who was married 4 times in this order, John Middleton Smith, Abraham M. Lewis, Joseph Henry Hill, Frank Morrison; Richard Tucker; Mary (Mrs. Shadrick Bendego Johnson); James Tucker; Cynthia (Mrs. Jasper M. Smith); William Tucker; Francis Marian Tucker; Marada Catherine Tucker (Mrs. Edward Stevenson Wallen); Eliza Catherine Tucker (Mrs. W. Martin Simmons). - Tucker Family History | Headstone Mary Homesley Note Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| TUCKER, Martha E. | Jan. 20, 1851 | Sep. 14, 1853 | Inscription: "Daughter of James and Catherine Tucker" | Headstone Mary Homesley Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| TUCKER, Sarah E. | Dec. 20, 1880 | Jan. 14, 1884 | Research Note: Daughter of Francis M. Tucker and Emma Thornton. | Headstone Mary Homesley Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| TUCKER, Theo Fay (JAMES) | 1902 | 1938 | Research Note: Photo of stone at findagrave.com. SSW: Everett O. Tucker - Theo Fay James married Everett O. Tucker. Her parents were Alex and Emmons "Tobe" James and Cynthia Elizabeth "Lizzie" Bostick. Theo and Everett's children were: Rollie Franklin "Pete" Tucker, Helen Tucker (Mrs. J.F. Shoemaker), Everett "Glenn" Tucker, Emily Louise (Mrs. Millard Dean Boyer). | Headstone Mary Homesley Note Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| TURNER, Mary M. | 1836 | 1901 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: William A. Turner | Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| TURNER, William A. | 1833 | 1895 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Mary Turner | Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| UPTON, Nancy | Abt. 1848 | 1882 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Age 33, Wife of L. B. Upton" - Research Note: According to the 1880 Roaring River Twp., Barry Co., MO census, Nancy A. was born in 1848 in TN and her husband was Louis B. Upton, born in KY. Their children were, Odeliea Upton (Daughter) born in TN 1871, Lewis Upton born in 1873 in MO, Joel Upton born in 1878 in MO., daughter, Rada born 1879 in MO. Lewis Upton was listed in the 1890 Flat Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO Census with a new wife, Platta M. born Jan. 1856, Benjamin Upton born Jan. 1885 and Etta A. Upton born Dec. 1888. -Cassville Republican, September 7,1893 - L. B. Upton has been down working the roads in these parts and I must say that he has put the roads in good fix. | Note Census Online Newspapers Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| VANDERPOOL, Baby | No Date | Apr. 25, 1935 | Research Note: Child of Leonard Grant Vanderpool and Lenora Velzora Evans. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| VANDERPOOL, Baby | No Date | May 6, 1931 | Research Note: Child of Leonard Grant Vanderpool and Lenora Velzora Evans. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| VANDERPOOL, Floyd | May 1907 | June 1913 | Research Note: Floyd was the son of John Edward Vanderpool and Sarah Glenn. -June 12, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Floyd, six year old son of Ed Vanderpool on Roaring River, died very suddenly Monday night last week. His ailments are not known as he appeared to be enjoying the best of health until death. Interment was made the day following at the Munsey Cemetery. | Online Obit Headstone Darla Ball Marbut |
| VANDERPOOL, Infant | Feb. 23, 1914 Sugar Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 27, 1914 Sugar Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: According to her death certificate, she was a daughter of Ed Vanderpool, born Holt Co., MO, and of Sarah Glenn, born in Barry Co., MO. This baby was 3 days old. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| VANDERPOOL, Infant | May 7, 1922 Bush, Carroll Co., AR |
May 11, 1922 Roaring River, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: On her death certificate, her father was given as Andrew Vanderpool and her mother was given as Nancy Burris. She was 5 days old. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| VANDERPOOL, James | Abt. 1891 | June 1915 KS |
Research Note: Son of John Edward Vanderpool and Sarah Glenn. His wife was Myrtle G. (Keith) Eacret. Died 1976 and buried in KS. -Cassville Republican, June 24, 1915 - Munsey News: We were sorry to hear of the death of James Vanderpool who was drowned in Kansas. He is the son of Rev. Ed Vanderpool of this neighborhood. The remains will be shipped to Munsey for burial. We extend our heartfelt sympathy. -Young Man Drowned: James Vanderpool, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Vanderpool of near Seligman, was drowned Thursday of last week, while crossing a stream in Kansas. The body was shipped to the parents and buried at the Munsey Cemetery. The family lived for a number of years about four miles south of Cassville. James was an industrious young man and spoken highly of by those who knew him. His untimely death is a sad one and a great shock to his parents and many relatives in this county. - Edward Vanderpool's first name was John. John "Edward" Vanderpool was a son of John Milton and Matilda (Hale) Vanderpool. They would have been James' grandparents. | Online Newspapers Darla Ball Marbut |
| VANDERPOOL, John Milford | Feb. 28, 1833 Ray Co., MO |
Oct. 22, 1912 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: John Milford Vanderpool was a son of Wynant and Nancy (Linville) Vanderpool and came to Barry Co., MO, from Ray County. He married Nancy Stanturf who was born 1836 in Tennessee sometime before 1859 and second Matilda Hale, who was born June 1844 in Kentucky, married on Apr. 5, 1862 in Forest City, Holt Co., MO, and she died Mar. 4, 1922. - According to his death certificate his father was Milford Vanderpool. -Cassville Republican, November 7, 1912 - Eagle Rock News: Uncle John Vanderpool died Oct. 23 and was buried the 24th in the Munsey Cemetery. He had reached the ripe old age, being in his eighty's. - Photo of John and wife | Death Certificate Gary Howell Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| VANDERPOOL, Matilda (HALE) | June 1844 KY |
Mar. 4, 1922 Carroll Co., AR |
Research Note: 2nd wife of John Milford Vanderpool. Mother of seven children. Her son, William Henry Clay Vanderpool, told his grandson that his mother was a full blooded Cherokee Indian. Their children were: James Bluford Vanderpool, John "Edward" Vanderpool, Martha (Mrs. John Ash), Lucetta Vanderpool, Ann Vanderpool, and Henry Clay Vanderpool. | Death Certificate Gary Howell Note Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| VOSBURGH, Allie V. (BISHOP) | Oct. 14, 1867 WI |
Dec. 1, 1933 Eagle Rock Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Harlow A. Vosburgh - Research Note: Daughter of Amos T. Bishop and Abigail Runnels. Death certificate indexed as Vosburgh. Parents not named. Harlow A. Vosburgh of Eagle Rock, MO was the informant. - Allie married Harlow Abram Vosburgh and their children were Della Vosburgh, Harlow Avern Vosburgh, Azelia Vosburgh, Bernice Vosburgh (Mrs. Lee West), and Warren Vosburgh. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| VOSBURGH, Azelia | 1896 | 1905 | Research Note: Daughter of Harlow Vosburgh and Allie Bishop. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| VOSBURGH, Della | 1892 | 1905 | Research Note: Daughter of Harlow Vosburgh and Allie Bishop. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| VOSBURGH, Harlow A. | 1862 IL |
1935 | SSW: Allie V. Vosburgh | Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| WADDELL, John B. | Abt. 1830 Scotland |
Aug. 1914 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Margaret Waddell - Research Note: John B. Waddell was born about 1830 in Scotland (1880 Census). -August 6, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO - J. B. Waddell, father of Prof. James Waddell, died Tuesday night near Shell Knob. His death is reported to be due to old age. He was about 86 years old and had lived in this county for a number of years. He was born in Scotland and came to this county in the prime of his life. Burial will take place Thursday. The funeral services will be in charge of Rev. E. W. Love Aug. ?, 1914 -Shell Knob News: - James Waddell's father died Tuesday night at his son's home and we understood was buried in the Muncey [Munsey] Cemetery near Eagle Rock. | Online Obit Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| WADDELL, Margaret (KIRVING) | Abt. 1852 Glasgow, Scotland |
Apr. 16, 1922 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: John Waddell - Research Note: According to Margaret's death certificate she was age 70 years old when she died. J. B. Waddell was her husband and she was widowed at the time of her death. John Kirving was her father and Georgia Farwell gave the information. - In the1880 Sugar Creek, Barry Co., MO census, Margaret was born 1839 in Glasgow, Scotland, her husband John B. Waddell was born 1830 in Scotland, their children, James Waddell was born about 1855 in Scotland; Andrew Waddell in about 1872 in Indiana; Elizabeth Waddell, 1874 in Indiana. On Margaret's death certificate it was stated she died in the Roaring River Township. The informant was her grand daughter, Georgia Simpson (Mrs. Zelous Farwell). | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Census Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| WALL, Samuel Edward | May 11, 1935 | Nov. 7, 1936 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Bill Wall born AZ and Lucy Katherine Ethridge born MO. His father was the informant on the death certificate. Dr. Glen Salyer signed the DC. Cause of death was Cholera. | Death Certificate Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| WALLEN, Viola E. (GODDARD) | Oct. 22, 1862 | Oct. 23, 1896 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Wife of S. V. Wallen" - Research Note: Daughter of Albert V. Goddard and Susan Smith. Wife of Shadrick V. "Shade" Wallen. He died in 1937 in Ottawa Co., OK and buried there with his second wife Minite Babb. | Census Phyllis Long Note Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| WEATHERS, Mary (ROBINSON) | Abt. 1835 | Feb. 2, 1873 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Died at 38 years, 5 mos and 29 days" - Research Note: First wife of Allen Miles Weathers married Jan. 4, 1856. Mary Robinson was born 1835 in Indiana. She was the daughter of Phillip and Catharine Robinson. Mary married Allen Miles Weathers January 4, 1856. Their children: Thomas Benton Weathers, Tennessee Weathers, John F. Weathers, Rada Jane Weathers, Charles Weathers, Wilder Weathers, and Walter Weathers. | Census Note Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| WEAVER, Joseph W. | June 15, 1869 KY |
Oct. 14, 1900 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Husband of Susie Weaver" - Research Note: Son of John Newton Weaver and Violet Louisa Pringle. Joseph Weaver married Susan Neeley on May 24, 1895 in Barry Co., MO. William F. Speer married Susan Weaver on June 30, 1901 in Barry Co., MO. Susie is buried at Horner Cemetery, died in 1952. -1900 Census, Flat Creek Township, Barry Co., MO - Joseph Weaver, born in Ky in 1869; Susie Weaver, March 1868 born in MO; Elga O. Weaver, Feb. 1896, MO and Eli M. Weaver born Nov. 1897 in MO. | MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Census Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| WEST, Benjamin Franklin | Nov. 14, 1865 IL |
Dec. 26, 1950 Seligman, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Sarah E. - Research Note: Benjamin West was the son of Levi West born 1846, Fayette Co., IL and Pernecy Emaline Pyatt. Husband of Sarah (Bouyear) West. According to his death certificate his middle name was Franklin and he died from the effects of cancer of the stomach. - Benjamin Franklin "Frank" West was born Nov. 1865 in IL and died Dec. 26, 1950. His Death Certificate states that his wife Elizabeth (Sarah Elizabeth Bouyear) gave the information. They may have had two older children Cleo and Macy, then William "Homer" West born May 1895 in AR; Leona "Ona" Levi (Lee) born Oct. 1898 died May 29, 1919; Mable Louis West born 1905; Raymond Franklin West born 1907; Marie West born 1911; Ada Belle West born 1914; Donald Lee West born 1919; and Billie West born 1920. Children born after 1900 are from family records. Benjamin Franklin West married Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Bouyear July 22, 1894 in Barry Co., MO by Ransom Haddock, JP. She was the daughter of William M. and Nancy Louisa Garrett Bouyear. - Another list of children: Their children were: Cleo West, Macy West, William "Homer" West, Leoma "Oma" West, Truda West (Mrs. Wayne Elliott), Mable Louise West, Raymond West, Truman West, Marie West, Ada Belle West (Mrs. Lowell Wright), Donald West, and Billie West. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Census Family Records MO Marriage Records Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| WEST, Donald Lee | Aug. 18, 1919 Seligman, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 7, 1994 MO |
Research Note: Son of James M. West and Nora (Relethford) Edens. | SS Claims Index Census Phyllis Long Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| WEST, Francis George | June 29, 1934 Barry Co., MO |
July 7, 1934 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Raymond F. West born Beaver, AR and Hazel W. Kinsey born Watts, OK. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| WEST, Lee | Oct. 3, 1898 Barry Co., MO |
May 29, 1919 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: According to his death certificate, his father was Frank (Benjamin Franklin) West and his mother was Lizzie (Sarah Elizabeth) Bouyear, born in Barry Co., MO. He died from the effects of pneumonia, was married and William Goodwin gave the information. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| WEST, Marie | Oct. 21, 1911 Barry Co., MO |
May 7, 1912 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Benjamin Franklin West and Sarah Elizabeth Bouyear. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| WEST, Ona | Mar. 1, 1897 | Feb. 13, 1901 | Research Note: Daughter of Benjamin Franklin West and Sarah Elizabeth Bouyear. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| WEST, Raymond Frank | Feb. 11, 1907 Eureka Springs, Carroll Co., AR |
Feb. 2, 1975 VA Hospital, Wadsworth, KS |
Inscription: "PFC US Army" - Research Note: All the West graves were in a row together. Wilma's Post: WWI veteran and former resident of Garfield, AR. Service were held Feb. 4, 1975 at Sisco Funeral Chapel in Pea Ridge, AR. His wife was Hazel W. Kinsey. Son of Benjamin Franklin West and Sarah Elizabeth Bouyear. | Rogers Daily News Feb. 3, 1975 Wilma Fields Census Phyllis Long Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| WEST, Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" (BOUYEAR) | July 28, 1876 | July 25, 1957 Seligman, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Benjamin West - Research Note: Sarah, wife of Benjamin West, was the daughter of William B. Bouyear and Nancy Louisa Garrett, Nancy the daughter of Jasper Newton Garrett. | Photo Note Darla Ball Marbut |
| WHITING, Oel Fassett | Nov. 11, 1888 Rockford, Wright Co., MN |
June 1, 1974 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Social Security number issued in California, died June 1974. His wife was Hazel Madeline "Goldie" Weed. She died in 1978 and is buried at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy, Santa Clara Co., CA. - Oel Fassett Whiting was born to Albert S. Whiting, and Jessie M. (Waters) Whiting on Nov. 11, 1888 in Rockford Minnesota. His parents moved him to California by the time he was 10. Oel's parents had two children before they had Oel; Claude Jesse, and Mollie Maude. In 1909 Oel married Goldie Weed, and they had two children; a son named Lauren Oel in 1909, and a daughter Jessie A. in 1911. On Oel's WWI Draft card it states he was single with two children, living in Gridley, California in the San Joaquin Valley as a farmer. He also lived many years of his life in the San Francisco Bay area near his daughter. He died on June 1, 1974 in Eagle Rock Missouri. Preceded in death by his son Lauren in 1973. Survived by his daughter Jessie Alberta Whiting. | Note Rob Minteer SSDI Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| WHITTINGTON, Elca (MCDOUGALD) | Jan. 29, 1880 Mano, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 11, 1962 Marionville, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Richard W. - Inscription: "Married 68 years" - Research Note: Elcy (Elsie) Whittington's parents were George Wallace McDougald and his wife Margaret Kizziah Jane Aldridge. Elsie had 2 sisters, Clara Clarisa McDougald (Mrs. Hugh Middleton Brock) and Lavancia McDougald (Mrs. Walter Eugene Williamson). Her mother, Margaret Kizziah "Jane" Aldridge also married George Earle. Elsie married Richard Whittington and they owned the Eagle Rock store for several years. Richard Whittington was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| WHITTINGTON, Elva | Oct. 20, 1895 | Dec. 4, 1895 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of R. W. (Richard William) and Elsie Whittington | Note Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| WHITTINGTON, George | Dec. 1, 1906 | June 28, 1908 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Son of R. W. (Richard William) and Elca (Elsie) Whittington" | Note Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| WHITTINGTON, Infant | No Date | Dec. 5, 1901 | Research Note:Cassville Republican, December 12, 1901 - Munsey News: Died Dec. 5, the little child of Richard Whittington. Was interred in the Muncey Cemetery, Dec 6. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of their many friends and neighbors on Roaring River. | Online Obit Donna Cooper |
| WHITTINGTON, Margaret Dovie (LINLEY) | Sept. 2, 1908 Carthage, Jasper Co., MO |
Nov. 24, 1954 Rural Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of T. H. Linley and Susan Hildebrand. Wife of Albert Claude Whittington, son of Richard and Elca/Elsie (McDougald) Whittington. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Note Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| WHITTINGTON, Richard William | Aug. 22, 1872 Barry Co., MO |
1965 Community Hosp., Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Inscription: "Married 68 years" - Research Note: Son of William and Nancy Jane (Medlin) Whittington. Husband of Elca (Elsie McDougald) Whittington. Mrs. Charles McNabb of Marionville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| WILLIAMS, Patricia Ann (STRINGER) | Dec. 13, 1947 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 21, 2019 MO |
Research Note: She was daughter of George and Frances (Cronier) Stringer. She was united in marriage to Enos Williams in 1965; he preceded her in death. Mrs. Williams worked in several different places including Glad in Rogers, Arkansas, Justin Boots and at Walmart as a door greeter both in Cassville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Jody Williams; and one brother, Kevin Stringer. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| WILLIAMSON, R. G. | Abt. 1893 | Sept. 22, 1895 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Son of F. M. and Susan Williamson, age 1 year 6 mos. and 8 days" - Research Note: Father was Fredrick M. Williamson. He was first married to Susan Russell, daughter of Sidney and Margaret (Rumbaugh) Russell. R. G. Williamson's brothers were Allen Williamson, Charles Williamson and Claudie Williamson. R.G.'s grand parents were Ealson/Eleaser/Elizier Williamson and his wife Mary Ellen (Davis) Williamson. | Note Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| WILLIAMSON, Velmar | June 1, 1928 | June 3, 1928 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Child of Erskine and Florence (Curry) Williamson. Twin of Delmar Williamson. Velmer's brothers in addition to his twin Delmer, was Eugene Curry Williamson. His grand parents were: Walter Eugene Williamson and his wife Lavancia (McDougald) Williamson. The Maternal grand parents were Charles Curry and his wife Arizona (Skelton) Curry. | Note Photo Darla Ball Marbut |
| WOOD, Teresa Jean (PRIER) | Jan. 18, 1964 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 2, 2017 Mercy Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Winfred and Lee Ona (Foreman) Prier. Teresa attended elementary school in Golden, then graduated from Cassville High School in 1982. Afterwards, she earned her Cosmetology License in Springdale, Arkansas and worked for several years as a beautician. In her twenties, she moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico and worked as a teacher for mentally and physically handicapped children in the local high school. This time in her career was the most challenging and rewarding. Later, Teresa moved back home to Golden, Missouri to be closer to family. During this time, she continued to work with children in the foster care system for several years. Teresa also spent time with two families helping raise their girls. She loved them as her own, and talked about them constantly. For the last ten years of her life, Teresa worked as the Curator of Golden Pioneer Museum where she met many interesting people and collectors. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
