Oakdale Cemetery
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Lawrence Co., MO
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SANDERS, Rosa Lena Feb. 9, 1908
Johnson Co., MO
Jan. 28, 1915
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Daughter of Len Sanders born Lafayette Co., MO and Cora Anderson born Jackson Co., MO. Death Certificate
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SAUNDERS, Sophia G. (COSTLEY) (TRAUGHBER) Aug. 5, 1874
Barry Co., MO
Jan. 11, 1968
Elmhurst Rest Home,
Webb City,
Jasper Co., MO
Research Note: Daughter of Francis Marion Costley and Valaria Davis. Usual residence was Joplin, MO. Mrs. Ralph Middleton of RR 2, Joplin, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Living with her father as Sophia Saunders, widowed, in the 1930 census. Sophie G. Costley, age 19, first married Charles C. Traughber, age 23, in Barry Co., MO. Census
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SCATES, John Nicholas July 19, 1893
Carroll Co., AR
Nov. 4, 1964
St. Vincent's Hosp.,
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Pollie - Research Note: He was the son of William Grant Scates born MO and Sarah Jane Gordon born IA. His wife was Pollie Bowen. Mrs. Pollie Scates of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. John Scates, age 25, first married Nellie Meeks, age 18, on Aug. 3, 1918 in Carroll Co., AR, divorced. John Scates, age 44, married Polly (Bowen) Clark, age 44, on July 31, 1937 in Scott Co., AR. Death Certificate
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SCATES, Johnnie "Junior" Aug. 27, 1937
Wy City, AR
Jan. 25, 2007
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
Inscription: "We Love You Dad" - Research Note: He was the son of John Scates and Pollie Bowen. Bridget Ferrell was the lot owner. His obit gives his birth date as Aug. 25. He was a factory worker and was retired from Bass Equipment. He was preceded in death by one sister, Marie Crow. Monett Times
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SCATES, Pollie (BOWEN) (CLARK) Feb. 19, 1894
Washington Co., AR
Jan. 8, 1985
MO
SSW: John M. - Research Note: Daughter of William Y. Bowen and Elizabeth Gibson. Her first husband was William M. Clark. John Scates, age 44, married Polly Clark, age 44, on July 31, 1937 in Scott Co., AR. Monett Cemetery Records
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SCHMIDT, William May 10, 1880 Apr. 26, 1907 Inscription: "Son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Schmidt of Marshfield, Wis." - Top of Stone Monett
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SCOTT, C. B. Abt. 1867 No Date Research Note: Buried with David Calton and T. A. Scott. Probably Curtis, the son of Thomas A. and Eliza Scott. - 1880 Census Kansas, Barton, Independent, District 338 - T. A. Scott, age 48, farmer, born MO; Eliza, wife, age 47, born MO; Kemp, son, age 24, born MO; Beauford J., son, age 22, born MO; David, age 20, born MO; Charity, daughter, age 15, born MO, Curtis, son, age 13, born MO - Peter, son, age 5, born MO Census
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SCOTT, David Calton Oct. 17, 1859
Carrollton,
Carroll Co., MO
Mar. 10, 1937
Monett, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Buried with C. B. and T. A. Scott. His wife was Mary Alice Elliot and he was the son of Thomas A. Scott and Eliza Ann Brashears. He was a retired car inspector, probably railroad car. - Photo of David Death Certificate
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SCOTT, Eliza Ann (BRASHEARS) Dec. 5, 1831
Carroll Co., MO
Apr. 24, 1916
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was widowed and the daughter of Lilburn Brashears born KY and mother not known. P. W. Scott of Monett, MO was the informant. Her husband was Thomas A. Scott. See T. A. Scott for census. - Photo of Thomas and Eliza Death Certificate
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SCOTT, Fannie J. (BOWMAN) May 30, 1874 Dec. 27, 1919 Inscription: "Wife of P. W. Scott" - Research Note: The death certificate has a birth date of June 1, 1877. She was the first wife of P. W. Scott and the daughter of Rufus Bowman born VA. Her mother was not named on the death certificate. Peter Wooding Scott of Monett, MO was the informant. Peter W. Scott age 21 and Fannie J. Bowman age 19, married on July 27, 1897. P. W. remarried and is buried at Monett IOOF Cemetery. - Another Photo Death Certificate
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SCOTT, Florence Esther Feb. 13, 1914
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Feb. 20, 1914
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Daughter of Charles Scott born Rolla, MO and Julia Morrow born Dennis?, KS. Callaway was the undertaker. There is a listing with the City of Monett only as "Scott", could be her. Death Certificate
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SCOTT, Gertie May 22, 1903
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Feb. 12, 1918
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
She was the daughter of David Calton Scott born Carrollton, Carroll Co., MO and Mary A. Elliot born OH. Pneumonia was the cause of death. Death Certificate
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SCOTT, Leila Apr. 24, 1916
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Dec. 20, 1916
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Listed by the City of Monett as buried in the Old Section, Block 2, Lot 9, Grave 2. She was the daughter of Peter Wooding Scott born Carroll Co., MO and Fannie Bowman born Stone Co., MO. Whooping cough was the cause of death. She is listed with the City of Monett as Lila with no information. Twin to Lina Scott. Death Certificate
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SCOTT, Lina Apr. 24, 1916
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
May 16, 1916
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Daughter of Peter Wooding Scott born Carroll Co., MO and Fannie Bowman born Stone Co., MO. Cause of death was convulsions due to digestive ??????. Premature birth. Not listed with the City of Monett. Twin to Leila Scott. Death Certificate
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SCOTT, Mary Alice (ELLIOTT) Aug. 7, 1861
OH
July 4, 1952
Rural Exeter,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Jesse Elliott and Isabelle Littel. A. J. Scott of Exeter, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Her husband was David Calton Scott. Death Certificate
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SCOTT, Nancy No Date No Date Research Note: Listed by the City of Monett as buried in the Old Section, Block 3, Lot 80, Grave 1. Monett Cemetery Records
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SCOTT, Roxie Caroline (GULICK) Aug. 8, 1906
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
June 19, 2003 Research Note: Buried next to William P. Scott. She was the daughter of James and Lilly (Moffett) Gulick. She was organist and choir director at the First United Methodist Church in Monett for 64 years, and a member of Lydia Circle of the church. In 1992 she was awarded the Monett Chamber of Commerce Pride and Progress Award for outstanding community service. She was a frequent writer of stories about Monett history for The Monett Times. She married William P. Scott on November 15, 1925, in Monett, and he preceded her in death May 23, 1977. Monett Times
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SCOTT, Thomas Axton May 30, 1835
MO
May 11, 1900
MO
Research Note: Buried with C. B. and David Calton Scott. Son of Kemp Scott and Anna B. Allee. - 1880 Census, Kansas, Barton, Independent, District 338 - T. A. Scott, age 48, farmer, born MO; Eliza, wife, age 47, born MO; Kemp, son, age 24, born MO; Beauford J., son, age 22, born MO; David, age 20, born MO; Charity, daughter, age 15, born MO; Curtis, son, age 13, born MO; Peter, son, age 5, born MO. - Photo of Thomas and Eliza Census
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SCOTT, William P. Nov. 8, 1903 May 23, 1977 Research Note: His wife was Roxie C. Gulick. Son of Morgan Sterling Scott and Carrie Emeline Lanham. Monett Cemetery Records
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SEE, Amanda A. (JOHNSON) 1879 1904 Research Note: Buried next to Jones L. and Martha J. Johnson, her parents. Her husband was George William See. - George W. See age 20 and Amanda A Johnson age 18, married on Dec. 18, 1897 in Purdy, Barry Co., MO. John M. See, father of George, and J. L. Johnson, father of Amanda, gave consent. - Another Photo MO Marriage Records
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SETTLES, William F. No Date No Date Research Note: Listed by the City of Monett as buried in the Old Section, Block 4, Lot 17, Grave 1, NO STONE. Monett Cemetery Records
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SHARP, Ernest Rufus No Date Mar. 1, 1920 Research Note: Floyd E. Sharp was the lot owner. Monett Cemetery Records
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SHARP, Floyd E. June 28, 1885
Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
July 22, 1935
Mt. Vernon,
Lawrence Co., MO
Research Note: Buried next to Mae M. Sharp. He was the son of Charles Sharp and Margaret Drake, both born Drake Creek, AR. Cause of death was TB. His wife was Mae Webb. Death Certificate
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SHARP, Mae Myrtle (WEBB) Nov. 29, 1888
AR
Oct. 28, 1971
St. Vincent's Hosp.,
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Daughter of William Webb and Nancy "Nannie" Culwell. Monett, MO resident. Mrs. Zelma Able of rural Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Her husband was Floyd E. Sharp. May Webb, age 19, married Floyd Sharp, age 22, on Feb. 11, 1908 in Washington Co., AR. Monett Cemetery Records
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SHARP, Nannie Mae No Date Oct. 11, 1916 Research Note: Floyd E. Sharp was the lot owner. Monett Cemetery Records
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SHAW, Lula Apr. 27, 1875 June 22, 1899 Research Note: Listed by the City of Monett as buried in the Old Section, Block 3, Lot 8, Grave 2, NO STONE. Monett Cemetery Records
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SHEETS, Caldonia "Dora" (McCOLLEY) 1862 1936 SSW: Jerome Sheets and Golsen McColley. - Research Note: Death certificate indexed as Doane Sheets. Very little information. She was widowed, no birth date given, looks like her father was Dan McColley born Pierce City, MO and the informant Raymond McColley of Monett, MO. Daughter of Daniel R. McColley and Mary E. Friend. Dora was the informant on her father's death certificate, also buried at Oakdale Cemetery. Death Certificate
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SHEETS, Jerome F. Aug. 26, 1863 Mar. 27, 1896 Research Note: Jerome is also listed on a stone with Dora Sheets, his wife, and Golsen McColley, Dora's brother. Son of Claiborne Sheets and Malinda Holman. - Another Photo Census
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SHELTON, Charles W. June 2, 1830
IN
Apr. 25, 1891 Research Note: Buried next to Lovina Shelton, his wife. Son of Charles and Elizabeth Shelton. Monett Cemetery Records
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SHELTON, Lovina (RIDDLE) Feb. 8, 1827 Jan. 31. 1910 Research Note: Buried next to Charles W. Shelton, her husband. Charles Shelton married Lovina Riddle on Apr. 9, 1853 in Cass Co., MO. Daughter of James Riddle born VA. - Another Photo Monett Cemetery Records
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SHERMAN, Bulah Sept. 3, 1905
OK
Oct. 12, 1911
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: "Bulah" is inscribed in the cement around the plot. Daughter of William Sherman and Mary McCombs both born KS. Cause of death was diphtheria and scarlet fever. Sister to Eugine and Pauline Sherman. - Another Photo - Another Photo Death Certificate
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SHERMAN, Eddie Dec. 8, 1910
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Feb. 17, 1917
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: "Eddie" is inscribed in the cement around the plot. He was the son of William Archie Sherman born KS and Mary McCombs born KS. - Another Photo - Another Photo
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SHERMAN, Eugine July 27, 1908
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Oct. 20, 1911
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: "Eugine" is inscribed in the cement around the plot. Son of William Sherman and Mary McCombs both born KS. Cause of death was diphtheria and scarlet fever. Brother to Beulah and twin to Pauline Sherman. - Another Photo - Another Photo Death Certificate
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SHERMAN, Pauline July 27, 1908
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Oct. 16, 1911
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: "Pauline" is inscribed in the cement around the plot. Daughter of William Sherman and Mary McCombs both born KS. Cause of death was diphtheria and scarlet fever. Sister to Beulah and twin to Eugene Sherman. - Another Photo - Another Photo Death Certificate
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SHIPLEY, Calvin Morgan Dec. 24, 1846
East TN
Jan. 6, 1914
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Listed by the City of Monett as buried next to Sarah (Dye) Shipley, his wife, in the Old Section, Block 3, Lot 18, Grave 1, NO STONE. She is in grave 2. He was married and a minister of the gospel. Son of Uriah H. Shipley born TN and Ann Davis. S. D. Shipley (son) was the informant on the death certificate. - Plot Stone Death Certificate
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SHIPLEY, Elena Louise (STANLEY) June 25, 1869
GA
Oct. 17, 1928
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was the wife of Sterling D. Shipley and the daughter of T. C. Stanley and F. E. Blackburn both born GA. Her husband was the informant on the death certificate. Death Certificate
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SHIPLEY, Sarah (DYE) (PILAND) July 30, 1843
McMinn Co., TN
May 3, 1919
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Listed by the City of Monett as buried next to Calvin M. Shipley, her husband, in the Old Section, Block 3, Lot 18, Grave 2, NO STONE. No date of birth is given on the death certificate but age 75 which would make her born about 1844. Her father was Gilbert Dye and mother Priscilla Harrill both born TN. Mrs. H. B. Gleaves (daughter) of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Sarah Dye first married Elisha E. Piland on Mar. 14, 1861 in Ozark Co., MO and second Calvin Morgan Shipley about 1864. - Piland Family History: Sarah was a slender, energetic person with pretty blue eyes and blond hair which turned silver in her latter years. She was good to her grandchildren, if a bit stern at times. She was deeply religious. Sarah walked with a limp - something connected with childbirth. She was a midwife at one time, probably while they lived in Ava. After her husband, Elisha E. Piland, was killed by bushwhackers during the civil war, she married Calvin Shipley. He was an Apostolic preacher. They lived on a farm near Ava for a few years and then moved to Ft. Smith, Ark., where he was sort of a Circuit Rider. Around 1900 they moved to Monett, MO, where he preached and conducted services in store buildings. After Calvin Shipley's death, Sarah went to live with her daughter, Dicey, in Monett. Dicey and her husband, Harold Greaves, owned the Frisco Hotel at the time. Sarah was injured when a portion of the ceiling fell and damaged her leg. She died as a result of that injury. - Plot Stone Census
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SHIPLEY, Sterling Dye May 8, 1875
Ava, MO
Apr. 29, 1934
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Listed by the City of Monett as buried in the Old Section, Block 5, Lot 14, Grave 1. He was the son of Calvin M. Shipley born TN and Sarah Dye born SC. He was married and occu. was a cook. Mrs. H. B. Gleaves (sister) of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - February 29, 1908, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Circuit Court Proceedings: Sterling Shipley vs. Mary Shipley, divorce for plaintiff. - 1910 and 1920 census, married to Emma Gilmore. 1930 census, his wife is Nettie Cora (Taylor)(Davis) Shipley (first husband was James Davis), married Sterling on Apr. 6, 1929 in Monett, Barry Co., MO. Also married Elena Louise Stanley, listed on this page. Death Certificate
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SKELTON, Cyrus Adolphus Jan. 27, 1860
Gibson Co., IN
June 25, 1898 Research Note: Son of Jacob D. Skelton and Sarah Ellen Duncan. His wife was Sarah Frances Skelton born 1863 in Gibson Co., IN, daughter of Wilson Skelton and Sarah Jane Murphy. Sarah Frances died in 1941 in San Bernardino Co., CA. Listed by the City of Monett as buried in the Old Section, Block 3, Lot 53, Grave 1, NO STONE. Monett Cemetery Records
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SKELTON, Jacob D. Apr. 27, 1837
Gibson, IN
Oct. 18, 1895
Barry Co., MO
Civil War Stone Inscription: "CAPTAIN, CO. F - 42nd IND INF" - Research Note: He was 59 Years, 5 Months, and 20 Days old. Buried next to Sarah E. Skelton, his wife. He was the son of Robert Skelton and Rebecca Sherry both born IN. Census
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SKELTON, Sarah Ellen (DUNCAN) Mar. 1, 1837
Gibson Co., IN
Mar. 19, 1921
Lawrence Co., MO
Research Note: Buried next to Jacob D. Skelton. She was widowed and the daughter of Jess/Joshua Duncan and Sarah Logan, born SC. Mrs. Susan Hathaway (daughter) of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Jacob D. Skelton married Sarah E. Duncan on July 2, 1857 in Gibson Co., IN. Death Certificate
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SLIGAR, Darrell Leigh Oct. 23, 1940
Topeka,
Shawnee Co., KS
Jan. 4, 2012
KU Medical Center,
Kansas City,
Johnson Co., KS
SSW: Karen - Inscription: "Married May 25, 1963" - Research Note: He was the son of Roma (Montgomery) Sligar and Elwood Sligar. He graduated from the University of Kansas in 1963 with a master's degree in education. After graduation he had a career as a math teacher and high school principal in Valley Falls, Seneca, and Phillipsburg, Kansas. In 1982 Darrell left education to join Jack Henry and Associates as the 19th employee of the company, working on the development of several early products. He left JHA in 1990 to become a partner in Data Trade which was later acquired by JHA. Darrell returned to JHA in 1998 to lead the development of imaging product Silhouette. He retired in 2010. In 1963 Darrell married Karen Kampmeier, who preceded him in death in 1997. He was also preceded in death by daughter Lori Swearingen and her husband Bo, in 2010. In 2000 Darrell married Jane (Hager) Sligar. - Back of Stone Buchanan Funeral Home
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SLIGAR, Karen (KAMPMEIER) July 18, 1941
Okmulgee Co., OK
Feb. 16, 1997
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
SSW: Darrell L. - Inscription: "Married May 25, 1963" - Research Note: Daughter of Lester Edward Kampmeier and Grace Maria Anderson. Birth certificate at ancestry.com. - Back of Stone Birth Certificate
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SMITH, Ada May Dec. 23, 1887 Aug. 27, 1894 Research Note: Monett City Records say she SSW Minnie L. Card and Jennie L. Smith. Probably the daughter of Alfred Smith and Sara Jane Mamsin. - Another Photo Monett Cemetery Records
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SMITH, "Jennie" Sarah Jane (MAMSIN) Feb. 26, 1853 Feb. 10, 1895 Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: Monett City Records say she SSW Minnie L. Card and Ada May Smith. Minnie and Ada were her daughters. Her husband was Alfred Smith, according to the OH Birth Index for Minnie. Minnie is buried at Oakdale Cemetery. Monett Cemetery Records
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______, Jimmie No Date No Date Near the Smith stones. Monett
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SMITH, Lizzie M. Oct. 2, 1819 Apr. 23, 1896 Inscription: "Wife of W. H. Smith" Monett
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SMITH, R. M. No Date No Date Research Note: Listed by the City of Monett as buried in the Old Section, Block 1, Lot 21, Grave 1. Monett Cemetery Records
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SMITH, Sallie (YANCEY) June 1881
Lee's Creek,
Crawford Co., AR
Mar. 8, 1925
Monett,
Lawrence Co., MO
Research Note: Wife of Mike S. Smith. Daughter of William Brownloe Yancey and Mary Drucilla Simpson. - Sallie Yancey, age 21, married Mike Smith, age 22, on Jan. 6, 1901 in Polk Co., AR. - Mrs. M. S. Smith, of north Fourth street, died Sunday night, Mar. 8, at 10:20 p.m. of pneumonia. The deceased was 40 years old. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2:30 from the home, with burial in IOOF cemetery. Surviving are her husband and five children. - Listed by the City of Monett as buried in the Old Section, Block 3, Lot 27, Grave 2, NO STONE. Death certificate has IOOF as does the obit. Monett Times
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SMITH, William Harrison Mar. 24, 1839
OH
June 26, 1916
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Occupation was pumper. Father born OH and mother was Sallie Tracy born OH. Mrs. Nellie Hagan of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Cause of death was acute indigestion following Lagrippe. Death Certificate
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SNIDER, J. R. No Date No Date Research Note: Listed by the City of Monett as buried next to Sylva P. Snider in the Old Section, Block 1, Lot 3, Grave 1, NO STONE. Monett Cemetery Records
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SNIDER, Sylva P. No Date Jan. 18, 1891 Inscription: "Dau. of J. R. and M. J. Snider" - Research Note: Listed by the City of Monett as buried next to J. R. Snider in the Old Section, Block 1, Lot 3, Grave 2,. Monett Cemetery Records
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SNYDER, A. B. No Date No date Research Note: Listed by the City of Monett as buried in the Old Section, Block 3, Lot 31, Grave 2, NO STONE. Monett Cemetery Records
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SORRELLS, Carolyn Rhea (SHERRILL) Mar. 18, 1948 No Date SSW: William Gary - Inscription: "Married Aug. 27, 1966" - Research Note: William Gary Sorrells, age 23, married Carolyn Rhea Sherrill on Aug. 27, 1966 in Howell Co., MO. - Back of Stone - Inscription: "Parents of Gary Jr. and Kelley" MO Marriage Records
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SORRELLS, William Gary Jan. 15, 1943 No Date SSW: Carolyn Rhea - Inscription: "Married Aug. 27, 1966" - Back of Stone - Inscription: "Parents of Gary Jr. and Kelley" Monett
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SPAIN, Francis Aug. 28, 1902 Jan. 31, 1903 Research Note: Age 5m 3d. Callaway Funeral Records
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SPAWN, Mamie No Date No Date Research Note: Listed by the City of Monett as buried in the Old Section, Block 4, Lot 32, Grave 2, NO STONE. Monett Cemetery Records
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SPENCER, Angeline No Date No Date Research Note: Listed by the City of Monett as buried next to John Spencer in the Old Section, Block 1, Lot 9, Grave 1, NO STONE. Monett Cemetery Records
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SPENCER, John No Date No Date Research Note: Listed by the City of Monett as buried next to Angeline Spencer in the Old Section, Block 1, Lot 9, Grave 2, NO STONE. Monett Cemetery Records
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SPICKA, Raymond Max Sept. 3, 1923
Weston,
Saunders Co., NE
Mar. 19, 1997
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Listed by the City of Monett as buried next in the Old Section, Potter Block, Lot N/A, Grave 3. Son of John A. Spicka and Mary Pochop. Incarcerated in San Quentin Prison for forgery from Madera, CA. Sentence was 1-14 years. Term 3 years. B/M Sept. 5, 1945. Transferred to Chino on Oct. 4, 1945. Parole date May 10, 1946, discharged on Sept. 10, 1947. SS Claims Index
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SPYRES, Danny Lee Jan. 11, 1941
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
July 9, 1995 Military Stone Inscription: "MM2 - US Navy" - Research Note: Buried next to Eric C. and Jowilla E. (Leonard) Spyres, his parents. Monett Cemetery Records
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SPYRES, Eric C. Feb. 18, 1914
Prairie Grove, AR
Oct. 1, 2003
Cox South Hosp.
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
SSW: Jowilla E. - Inscription: "Married Dec. 6, 1939" - Research Note: Buried next to Danny L. and Jowilla E. Spyres. He was the son of Hubbard M. and Josie Serena (Gann) Spyres. He was retired as a salesman for Hiland Dairy and a member of the First Baptist Church. He married Jowilla Leonard on December 7, 1939, in Joplin, and she preceded him in death February 12, 1980. He was preceded in death by one son, Danny Spyres; and one daughter, Kathy Spyres. Monett Times
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SPYRES, Jowilla E. (LEONARD) Apr. 9, 1917
MI
Feb. 12, 1980
MO
SSW: Eric C. - Inscription: "Married Dec. 6, 1939" - Research Note: Buried next to her husband Eric C. and son Danny L. Spyres. Daughter of Thomas E. Leonard and Belle C. Tucker. Monett Cemetery Records
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STAFFORD, Helen Sept. 12, 1911
Baxter Springs, KS
Sept. 22, 1914
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Daughter of G. H. Stafford born Marionville, MO and Grace Camp born Warrensburg, MO. Death Certificate
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STANLEY, Joel Sept. 2, 1846
Sandusky, OH
May 13, 1914
Lawrence Co., MO
Civil War Stone - Inscription: "CO B 105 ILL. INF" - Research Note: Buried next to Sarah J. Stanley, his wife. He was married, a farmer, and the son of Joseph Stanley born VT. Mother not given. W. H. Stanley of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - IL Civil War Records - Joel Stanley, residence was Naperville, Dupage Co., IL and he was a farmer, single. He was 5'6, sandy colored hair, with gray eyes. He joined on Aug. 3, 1862 at Dupage Co., IL for 3 years. Mustered in on Sept. 2, 1862 at Dixon, IL and mustered out on June 7, 1865 at Washington, D.C. IL State
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STANLEY, Sarah J. (JAQUIS) July 13, 1850
IL
Jan. 13, 1918
Lawrence Co., MO
Inscription: "Wife of Joel Stanley" - Research Note: She was widowed and the daughter of Benjamin Jaquis born NY and mother was Fanny Hannah Lashbrook born England. W. H. Stanley of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Death Certificate
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STEPHENS, Infant No Date No Date Research Note: Infant of H. J. Stephens buried in the Old Section, Block 2, Lot 6, Grave 1. Monett Cemetery Records
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STEWART, Delores Loretta (GRONVOLD) Jan. 14, 1915
Willow City, ND
Jan. 3, 2002
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Buried next to Floyd Verdeen Stewart. She was the daughter of Bernt Olaf and Rochelle (Zingara) (Campbell) Gronvold. She was a kindergarten teacher in Monett for 33 years. She was a charter member of St. Vincent's (now Cox Monett) Hospital Auxiliary. She was a member of the Hawthorne Literary Club, Barry County Youth Camp Committee, Pinochle Club, and Retired Teacher's Association. She was involved in the American Field Service program and was a recipient of the Monett Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award. She married Floyd V. Stewart on December 29, 1937, in Minot, North Dakota, and he preceded her in death December 15, 1988. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Rochelle Jones, in 1997. - Another Photo Monett Times
Jan. 4, 2002
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STEWART, Floyd Verdeen Mar. 10, 1915
Sherwood, ND
Dec. 15, 1988 Inscription: "Loyal, Compassionate, Gentle, Loving" - Research Note: Buried next to Delores Loretta Stewart, his wife. Son of Claude V. Stewart and Lilly M. Sorenson. Monett Cemetery Records
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STEWART, J. F. No Date No Date Research Note: Listed by the City of Monett as buried in the Old Section, Block 1, Lot 63, Grave 2. Monett Cemetery Records
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STEWART, Lillie Maude (SORENSON) Oct. 28, 1893
Clear Lake, IA
July 10, 1979 Inscription: "Beloved Mother and Grandmother" - Research Note: Buried next to Floyd Verdeen Stewart, her son. Daughter of Soren A. Sorenson and Marie K. Matson. Monett Cemetery Records
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STEWART, Willie M. No Date No Date Research Note: Listed by the City of Monett as buried in the Old Section, Block 6, Lot 31, Grave 1, NO STONE. Monett Cemetery Records
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STOCKTON, Charles Franklin Feb. 4, 1907
Jenkins,
Barry Co., MO
July 11, 1992
St. John's Hosp.
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
SSW: Sadie M. - Research Note: He was the son of Josephus Charles Stockton born AR and Sarah Elizabeth Plummer born KS. - Another Photo - Another Photo Census
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STOCKTON, Cindy Marie Dec. 19, 1959
Independence,
Montgomery Co., KS
Jan. 1, 2013
Cox South Hosp,,
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Richard Stockton and Linda (Harvey) (Stockton) Wix. Ms. Stockton was preceded in death by her dad, Richard Stockton and her sister, Terry Boucher. Lakin Funeral Home
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STOCKTON, Richard Lee Dec. 24, 1933
Cherryvale,
Montgomery Co., KS
Feb. 4, 2001
St. John's Hosp.
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
Military Stone Inscription: "SP 3 - US ARMY - Research Note: He was the son of Roy and Vea (Wilson) Stockton. He was a retired sewing machine mechanic and had worked at Monett Manufacturing. He was an Army veteran and a honorary member of Tom Wolfe Memorial Post 4207 Veterans of Foreign Wars in Monett. His wife was Linda (Harvey) (Stockton) Wix. Monett Times
Feb. 6, 2001
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STOCKTON, Sadie Mae (LANEY) (KEITHLEY) Jan. 22, 1908
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Feb. 5, 2003
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Charles F. - Research Note: Obit says she was the daughter of Perry and Isabelle (Scott) Keithley. Her husband's obit says he married Sadie Mae Laney. Perry and Isabelle were not married until 1911. Isabelle must have married a Laney before Perry Keithley. Perry and Isabelle are both buried at Monett IOOF Cemetery. She was a supervisor at the Sarajo Garment Factory in Monett. She married Charles F. Stockton on September 23, 1927, in Monett, and he preceded her in death July 11, 1992. - Another Photo - Another Photo Monett Times
Feb. 6, 2003
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STOOPS, ______ No Date No Date Research Note: Listed by the City of Monett as buried in the Old Section, Block 4, Lot 25, Grave 2, NO STONE. Monett Cemetery Records
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STOOPS, Richard "Ric" Dec. 1, 1942
Compton,
Los Angeles Co., CA
Oct. 19, 2016
Cox South Hosp.,
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of the late Willard and Mary (Reynaud) (Stoops) Carter. He attended Harlandale High School and graduated with the class of 1960. Ric then served his country honorably in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and was also stationed in Guantanamo Bay. Ric was discharged in 1964. Through the late 1960's, Ric worked for his Uncle Howard Randall at Friend Tire as a Route Salesman. He had also worked as a Cable Splicer for AT and T. Ric was preceded in death by his aunt, Marjorie Randall, of Monett. Buchanan Funeral Home
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STOW, Ernestine Jan. 26, 1908
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Oct. 9, 1910
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Death certificate listed as Earnest Louis Stone, female. Monett City listing has Ernestine Stow. DC looks like Stow to me. Daughter of John Stow born TX and Florence Underwood born Lawrence Co., MO. Death Certificate
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STRONG, Ethelwyn "Winnie" (GREENMAN) Nov. 9, 1938
Marion Twp., MI
Sept. 24, 2021
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Earl and Dorothy Greenman. She married Stewart Strong on January 3rd, 1959. They lived in Michigan for a short time before moving to Long Island where Stu was stationed in the United States Air Force. In 1961, they moved to Monett, where they have resided since. Winnie worked for years at The Black Kettle restaurant and spent many years working in the food service industry including the Monett High School cafeteria. Dementia took Winnie from us much too soon, and now we feel the complete loss of her. Buchanan Funeral Home
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STRONG, Stewart Arthur "Stu" Jan. 31, 1934
Winchendon
Worcester Co., MA
Aug. 7, 2023
Monett,
Lawrence Co., MO
Research Note: Son of Ealon and Olive Strong. He is survived by his children; one sister; and a brother-in-law. He was known as Grandpa to 19 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Stewart spent his high school years in Missouri. He married his wife Winnie on Jan. 3, 1959. They were married 62 years when Winnie passed away on Sep. 24, 2021. Stewart was in the United States Air Force from Sep. 1956, until Aug. 1961, as an aircraft mechanic. He was stationed in Traverse City, Michigan, where he met Winnie. Then he was transferred to Long Island where he finished his service in 1961. They returned to Monett in 1961 to raise a family. Stewart was a career machinist, working for K.C. Foam and retiring from Rodrick Arm and Tools. Stewart was an avid sports fan, playing many sports in his early career. He was inducted in the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in Oct. 2019. To his teammates, he was known as "Crazy Legs" and the nickname stuck throughout his life. Stewart also loved the game of baseball and was instrumental in bringing Little League baseball to the Monett area. In 2011, he was recognized with other local men from the Monett area for their efforts in starting the Little League Program with a stone monument at the local ball field. Nothing gave Stewart more joy than watching his children participate in sports and he never missed a sporting event when his child was competing. Stewart loved to socialize and enjoyed dancing with his wife, Winnie. He resided the last year at Oak Pointe in Monett, where he enjoyed their many activities and events. The family wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many expressions of love, concern and kindness shown to them during this difficult time. Special thanks to Oak Pointe of Monett and Compassus for their kindness and care during this time. Stone photo without death date on Findagrave. Buchanan Funeral Home
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