Oak Hill Cemetery
AKA Cassville Cemetery
Barry Co., MO
Surnames BA - BL
SSW = Shares Stone With
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BABB, _____ | No Date | No Date | Research Note: This looks like a plot stone but there wasn't any other stone photos to go with it. | Photo BCG and HS |
| BABB, Benjamin Franklin "B. F." | Jan. 8, 1920 Rural Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 3, 2013 Veterans Home, Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Eleanor - Inscription: "Married Dec. 26, 1942" - Research Note: He was born in 1920, in a farmhouse just about a mile from Washburn, Missouri. His parents were Zoe (Windes) Babb and Emmett Babb. His father died when he was seven, and the family home burned down when he was about twelve. B. F. graduated from high school in Washburn, and attended college for two years in Springfield and Dodge City. He taught school for a year at the old Quaker School House before going to work for Boeing in Wichita. There he met and married Eleanor Tyrrell in 1942, and was inducted into the Marine Corps in 1943. He made beach landings under fire in the Pacific Theater at Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian and Okinawa. At the conclusion of the war, all of his and Eleanor's possessions burned in a warehouse fire in Wichita. He returned to Barry County, where he and Eleanor started from scratch and began a family. B. F. and his sister owned the old Cassville Truck Line until 1960. He was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-three years; his sister, Maxine Hailey and his brother, Gus Babb. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BABB, Bernard Allen | Mar. 3, 1899 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 12, 1968 VA Hospital, Fayetteville, Washington Co., AR |
SSW: Nola Lasiter - Inscription: "Married Aug. 20, 1926" - Research Note: According to the Culver Funeral Home records, published by Ted Roller, Bernard Allen Babb was a son of Marion Bascom Babb and his wife Ella Jane Smith. He died from the effects of pneumonia in the VA Hospital in Fayetteville, AR, and had lived in the Cassville area all of his life. He was a law officer and his wife was named Nola (Lasiter) Babb. He lived at 1106 Fair St., Cassville, MO and was 69 years old at the time of his death. - December 22, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Bascom Babb of this city received a letter from his son Bernard, who is in France, having gone over with first expedition Monday and said he was all right. That they were drilling very well. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, February 6, 1919 - M. B. Babb received a letter Friday from his son, Bernard, saying that he was in Germany with the army of occupation. He wrote that John Babb is still in France. - Cassville Republican, Aug. 7, 1919 - Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Babb received a telegram Tuesday from their son, Bernard, saying that he had landed safely in New York. Bernard and his brother, John, are in the Marines, having voluntarily enlisted in the spring 1917. They were at Chateau Thierry, Bellevue Woods and on the Meuse-Argonne drives, the hardest fought battles of the world war. - Military Stone - Inscription: "MISSOURI PVT US MARINE CORPS WORLD WAR I" | Culver Funeral Home, by Ted Roller Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BABB, Eleanor (TYRRELL) | June 1, 1916 Sterling, Rice Co., KS |
May 22, 2006 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: B. F. - Research Note: She was a daughter of John and Minnie (Allington) Tyrrell. On Dec. 26, 1942, in Wichita, Kan., she was united in marriage to B. F. Babb. She was a member of the United Methodist Women, the Daughters of American Revolution and the Kansas Teachers Association. She taught school over 30 years, in Kansas, Missouri, Tennessee and California. | Cassville Democrat May 2006 Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BABB, Ella Jane (SMITH) | Dec. 20, 1869 Trenton, Grundy Co., MO |
Apr. 22, 1941 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: According to her death certificate she was a daughter of Lem Smith and Jane Ashby, both born MO. Second wife of Marion Bascom Babb. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| BABB, Marion Bascomb | Feb. 11, 1866 Hancock Co., TN |
July 5, 1945 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Cassville Republican, July 12, 1945 - M. B. Babb, known generally over the county as Bascomb Babb, one of Barry county's pioneer citizens passes away suddenly from a heart attack about 9:30 o'clock Thursday night, July 5th. Death came while Mr. Babb was seated on a divan in the living room of his home on North Main street. He had eaten supper as usual and was sitting alone. His son, Bernard had gone down Flat creek fishing and Mrs. Bernard Babb was busy about her housework. When she entered the living room she found his father sitting with his head thrown back in a manner that frightened her. She called Wayne Ennis and wife and Mrs. John Hancock who live next door to come over and they found that his body was lifeless. For several months his condition had been such that his family were expecting that the end might come soon. Mr. Babb was a native of Tennessee. He was born in Hancock county, Tenn., February 11, 1866. He was a son of the late Rev. Samuel Babb and wife. The family moved to Barry county when M. B. was only 11 years old. Most of the time since his home had been in Cassville. He had served as Constable of Flat Creek township, as City Marshal of Cassville, as Deputy Sheriff under the late Geo. M. Goodnight, and later under B. F. Lamar, and for short periods under other Sheriff's Barry county. He made a good officer being fearless and always using good judgment in the discharge of his official duties. For a number of years he was a carpenter. When the rural mail system was established at the Cassville post office in April 1903. Mr. Babb qualified and became one of the first carriers. He continued in that service for more than thirty years, when he retired. When a young man he was known as Barry county's tallest citizen. His measurement was 6 feet 7 inches in his sock feet. He was the last member of the family of his father and mother to pass away. By temperament he was genial and friendly with everybody, always looking upon the bright side of life's picture at the same time he was a man of strong convictions and was always frank in expressing them. The family prepared the following obituary sketch: Marion Bascomb Babb was the son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Phillips) Babb (others say she was Elizabeth Roberts) and the last of his generation. He was married Oct. 19, 1897 to Miss Ella Jane Smith who passed away four years ago. To them were born seven children three of who died in infancy. Surviving are John of San Francisco, Calif; Mrs. Cecil Newman of Tulsa, Okla.; Bernard of Cassville, and Gene of Monett. He is also survived by five grandchildren; Mrs. Robert Easterly of Carthage, Gene and Jack Newman; Marian and Jack Babb; one brother-in-law, B. B. Hefley, and twelve nephews and nieces. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, July 8, at the Culver Funeral Chapel, conducted by Rev. W. R. Dalton, Pastor of the Methodist church. Burial was in the Oak Hill cemetery. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Oct. 5, 1893 - John Manley and Bascomb Babb arrived from the Strip, Saturday night, happy in the possession of future homes. They expect to return to their claim in a few weeks. - Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Dec. 2, 1897 - Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Babb's 3 week old child died. - June 23, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican - M. B. Babb has a motor cycle and is planning to use it in delivering the mail on rural route number 2. - December 8, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Mrs. Laura Essary of Springfield, has been visiting her brother, M. B. Babb and family of this city. - Babb History - Photo of Father - Photo of Mother - WW I letter from son John | Online Obit Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| BABB, Nola (LASITER) | June 8, 1907 | Sept. 1, 2000 | SSW: Bernard - Research Note: Daughter of Otis Logan Lasiter and Bertha Ann Hilton. Nola Lasiter married Bernard Babb on Aug. 20, 1926 in Webb City, Jasper Co., MO. | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BABB, Ola L. | July 24, 1884 | July? 21?, 1889 | Research Note: This stone is broken off from the base and flat on the ground. It is almost past being readable. The name on this stone was read as Lola in 1982 - however, it doesn't appear to read Lola. | Photo BCG and HS |
| BABB, Vona | 1887 | 1888 | Inscription: "Dau. of Joseph and Susan" - Research Note: This stone is no longer readable. Information was taken from the 1982 transcription of the cemetery book done by Joan Kunkel. | Photo BCG and HS |
| BABUSA, Martin James | July 8, 1910 Hungary |
Feb. 26, 2001 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Mildred E. - Inscription: "Married June 26, 1937" - Research Note: Martin James Babusa, 90, of Cassville, died at 10:30 p.m. February 26 at South Barry County Hospital in Cassville. Mr. Babusa was a retired certified safety professional. Services will be 10 a.m. tomorrow, March 2, at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Cassville. - Son of Stephen and Maria Babusa. He was made a US Citizen on July 29, 1941 in the District Court at Chicago, IL. He arrived in New York, NY on the ship Carpathia, on Oct. 17, 1912, age 2. Marriage License to Mildred Dawson was applied for on May 22, 1937 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. | Monett Times March 1, 2001 Mary Homesley Mar. 1, 2001 Monett Times Naturalization Records Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BABUSA, Mildred Elizabeth (DAWSON) | Oct. 30, 1914 Chicago, Cook, IL |
Mar. 25, 2005 Red Rose Inn, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Martin James - Inscription: "Married June 26, 1937" - Research Note: Her side of the stone doesn't have any dates. She was a daughter of Arthur and Nellie (Duck) Dawson. She married Martin James Babusa on June 26, 1937, and he preceded her in death February 26, 2001. She was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Abrams. - Marriage License to Martin was applied for on May 22, 1937 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. | Monett Times Mar. 2005 IL Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BAILEY, Herbert Loren | Jan. 1, 1879 Boaz, WI |
Mar. 26, 1936 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: The stone has 1879 and 1936 as the dates of birth and death. The death certificate has that he died in 1935. The cause of death was suicide by drowning in a pond on a farm at home. He was married and his wife was Bell Otie Bailey. He had been a grocery merchant since 1926 and had been in that occupation for 20 years. His father was C. M. C. Bailey and his mother was Ida Cook. Otie Bailey, Cassville, MO, was the informant. He was age 55 years, 2 months and 25 days old. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photos BCG and HS |
| BAILEY, Jessie Keller (MONTGOMERY) | Aug. 15, 1884 Eureka Springs, Carroll Co., AR |
Oct. 1, 1970 Cassville Nursing Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Hugh Scott Montgomery and Julia Palmer Keller. Jessie Keller Montgomery married William T. Bailey on Nov. 4, 1914 in Cassville, Barry Co., MO. Third wife of William Thomas Bailey. Cassville, MO resident. Jennie Schildknecht from Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - March 2, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Personal and Local News: Mrs. W. T. Bailey visited her brother, Harry Montgomery and sister, Mrs. Will Meador, in Monett this week. - March 9, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Personal and Local News: Mrs. W. T. Bailey and little sister, Mary Montgomery, returned Thursday evening from a few days visit at Monett. | Online Newspapers MO Marriage Records Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BAILEY, Lelia Amelia (JOHNSON) | Feb. 29, 1883 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 1, 1912 Cassville, Flat Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: The paper that was published in 1913 has that she died in 1913. The stone has 1912 as her death year. - She was 33 years and 6 months old. Second wife of William Thomas Bailey. - May 16, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Mrs. W. T. Bailey returned from Rocky Comfort Thursday where she was called on account of the illness of her father, J. T. Johnson. - August 1, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Dr. and Mrs. W. T. Bailey left Sunday evening for St. Louis where Mrs. Bailey will undergo an operation for a cancerous growth at the Mayfield Sanitarian. - March 20, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Johnson of Wheaton, visited Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. T. Bailey. - July 3, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Dr. W. T. Bailey went to St Louis, Saturday night to visit Mrs. Bailey who has been there for some time taking treatment. - July 17, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Mrs. Homer Decker of LaFounain, Kan., a sister of Mrs. W. T. Bailey, of Rocky Comfort, is visiting at the home of Dr. W. T. Bailey. - July 24, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - James Johnson and family of Monett visited Mr. Johnson's sister, Mrs. W. T. Bailey, Sunday. - September 4, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - She was a daughter of John T. Johnson, born TX, and Mary J. Holt, born MO. The cause of death was breast cancer. She was the wife of Dr. William T. Bailey. Besides a husband, father, and mother she is survived by one sister and seven brothers. They Are: Mrs. Clara Decker of Lafonatnio, Kan., James Johnson of Monett, Mat of Wheaton, Robert of Joplin, Albert of Wheaton, Charles of Neosho, Walter and Grover of New Mexico. - A great battle is over. A good woman has passed to the rewards beyond the flesh, and beneath the sun parched sod on the tranquil summit of Oak Hill cemetery, in a conqueror's grave, rests the remains of Mrs. Lela Amelia Bailey, wife of Dr. W. T. Bailey. To most of the readers of THE GAZETTE, the long suffering and heroic fortitude of Mrs. Bailey is known beyond the need of further description. Suffice it to say that after more than two years suffering with cancer of the breast, and after more than two months lingering at the threshold of death, she quietly and peacefully gave up the unequal struggle last Monday morning at a little after 9 o'clock. - GROWS WORSE: In the early spring Mrs. Bailey's condition became so critical that she was taken to St. Louis for treatment. But after remaining there for some time under the care of the most expert physicians, it was found that nothing could be done, and, at her request she was brought back to Cassville on the 3rd of July, and since that time she has been growing gradually worse. But, all during her long suffering and in the face of the inevitable, she resigned herself with a heroic fortitude and a Christian like trust that was truly characteristic of her noble life and her strong character. Mrs. Bailey was, before marriage Miss Lela Amelia Johnson, daughter of Mr and Mrs. John T. Johnson of Wheaton. In 1901 she was married to Dr. W. T. Bailey and has lived for the past few years in this city where her labor as a home builder, a church worker and a charitable, Christian woman has be felt by all who knew her or came in contact with her good and noble work. At the time of her death, Mrs. Bailey was just 33 years and 6 months old, and up to the very last she was the picture of beauty and sweet life as is found in queenly womanhood. The funeral services were held at the Christian church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and were conducted by the elder Geo Yarbrough. Interment followed in the Oak Hill cemetery. She is survived by her husband, mother and father, 7 brothers and one sister. To Dr. Bailey her grief stricken husband, to the other members of her family and to the host of friends who will grieve for her as though she were one of their blood, THE GAZETTE extends sincere sympathy and condolence, and asks them to remember that their loss is her gain, and in their suffering, she, for whom they suffer, has found rest and repose and the sweet rewards of her noble life. - Bailey Plot Stone | Online Obit Donna Cooper Online Obit Online Newspapers Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BAILEY, William Thomas, Dr. | 1869 VA |
Apr. 2, 1928 Sulphur, OK |
Research Note: Son of Clinton Ferguson Bailey and Mary Jane Young. Directory of Deceased American Physicians: William Thomas Jefferson Bailey, born 1869, died Apr. 2, 1928 in Sulphur, OK. He was an Allopath in Cassville, MO. Went to MO Medical College in St. Louis and McDowell Medical College. He is buried next to Lelia. - He first married Alta Jeffries, second Lelia Amelia Johnson, and third Jessie Keller Montgomery. - Oct. 24, 1899, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Died at her home in Corsicana, Tuesday morning Oct. 17, 1899, Alta, wife of Dr. W. T. Bailey, age 29 years from inflammation of the stomach and heart trouble. She was the second daughter of J. C. Jeffries. - Alta Jeffries, age 21, married William T. Bailey, age 24, in Cassville, Barry Co., MO. Daughter of James Calvin Jeffries and Sarah Luvena Huffacre. She is buried at Clark Cemetery. - February 22, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Carl Bailey of Rocky Comfort visited his brother Dr. W. T. Bailey, Saturday and Sunday. - May 14, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Dr. W. T. Bailey went to Joplin Tuesday night in response to a message that his brother-in-law, R. A. Johnson, was seriously ill. Later: We learn Mr. Johnson died Tuesday night and his body will be brought here for burial. - February 10, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Personal and Local News: Dr. W. T. Bailey went to Rocky to visit his father and brother who were sick. - Cassville Republican, March 9, 1916 - Docket of Cases for Circuit Court: State vs. W. T. Bailey, carrying concealed weapons. - February 15, 1917, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Dr. W. T. Bailey and brother Blaine, were at Rocky Comfort last week to see their father who is quite sick with rheumatism. - August 11, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Bailey Made Captain - Well Known Physician Receives Commission from Secretary of War - Dr. W. T. Bailey, the well known physician, has received his commission as Captain in the United states Army. Dr. Bailey was both pleased and surprised on receipt of the commission except as a first lieutenant. He offered his services to the government sometime ago as a physician and was accepted. He will leave for service just as soon as his business can be arranged in proper shape. The many friends of the Doctor will be pleased to know that he was given this rank. - January 10, 1918, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Mrs. W. T. Bailey was called to Joplin Monday on account of the illness of little Tom Morgan. Same paper: Little Tom Morgan died of membranous croup Tuesday morning in Joplin. He was ill only a short time. Mrs. Morgan visited in Cassville last week and returned home Saturday. As the REPUBLICAN goes to press it is not known here definitely where burial will be made here or not. Dr. W. T. Bailey, Tom's grandfather who is at the military training camp near Little Rock, Ark., had been wired for and no decision was to be reached until his arrival in Joplin. - January 24, 1918, Cassville Republican - Dr. W. T. Bailey returned to Camp Pike near Little Rock, Ark., Thursday night. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, June 13, 1918 - Dr. B. B. Kelley of Purdy has offered his services to the Medical Corps of the U. S. army. He has taken the required examination and passed and now awaits the call. Dr. Salyer of this city and Dr. Russell of Monett have also offered their services. Barry County's quota for the medical services is 7 physicians. Dr. W. T. Bailey and Dr. Gilbert of Shell Knob are now in the service, leaving 5 to make the county's quota complete. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, January 2, 1919 - Rocky Comfort: Dr. and Mrs. W. T. Bailey of Cassville visited the former's father, C.F. Bailey, here a few days last week. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, January 30, 1919 - Dr. W. T. Bailey has decided to locate for the practice of medicine at Wagoner, Okla. He was there last week making arrangements. He returned to Cassville Sunday but went back Tuesday night. He expects to move to his new location soon. Dr. Bailey has had a good practice in Cassville and surrounding community since coming here and will be missed when he leaves. He is much pleased wit the opportunity offered at Wagoner - Cassville Republican, Thursday, March 13, 1919 - Dr. W. T. Bailey of Wagoner, Okla., has been attending his sister, Aunt Lou Bailey, who has been quite sick. She is reported better at the present. | Photo BCG and HS Note Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Deceased Physicians Census Phyllis Long |
| BAKER, Alipio | No Date | Oct. 2, 1996 | Inscription: "Baby Girl" - Research Note: There is no surname on this stone. This stone is near the Baker graves. - Baker Plot Stone - Another Photo | Note Donna Cooper Photos BCG and HS |
| BAKER, Carrie Estelle (PANNELL) | Dec. 1, 1894 MO |
Sept. 28, 1971 Sale Memorial Hosp., Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Curtis Alvin - Research Note: Daughter of Morgan Pannell and Martha Elizabeth McKinney. Curtis A. Baker, age 20, married Estella Pannell, age 17, on Aug. 9, 1911 in Barry Co., MO. Joe C. Baker, father of Curtis, and Morgan Pannell, father of Estella, gave consent. She owned a rooming house. Cassville, Barry Co., MO resident. Roland Meador of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Back of Stone | MO Marriage Records Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photos BCG and HS |
| BAKER, Charley | Aug. 26, 1906 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 12, 1993 MO |
SSW: Lela D. - Inscription: "Married Nov. 17, 1926" - Research Note: Son of Andrew Jackson Baker and Sarah King. Mr. Baker attended Cassville schools. He moved to California, then returned to Cassville in 1943. He moved to Wichita, KS in 1950 and returned to Cassville in 1971. He retired after 21 years with Boeing Aircraft Co. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Cassville. - Another Photo | Photo Obit Donna Cooper Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BAKER, Curtis Alvin | Sept. 17, 1890 Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 23, 1947 Washington Co., AR |
SSW: Carrie Estelle - Research Note: Son of Joseph C. Baker and Vesta M. Cox. - Back of Stone | FGS by Gerald Haddock SS Claims Index AR Death Index Phyllis Long Photos BCG and HS |
| BAKER, Edna Myna (MCCLURE) | Aug. 3, 1897 | Aug. 14, 1983 | SSW: William Truman - Research Note: Daughter of Henry W. McClure and Laurissa Matilda Whisler. | Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BAKER, George V. | Mar. 18, 1901 | Nov. 9, 1940 | Research Note: Son of Joseph Calvin Baker and Gusta Edens. - 1930 Census, Bakersfield, Kern, California - George V. Baker, age 29, and wife Josephine, age 26, are lodgers at the Decatur Hotel. - Baker Plot Stone - Old Stone | Census Phyllis Long Photos BCG and HS |
| BAKER, Gerald Gladden | Feb. 5, 1923 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 22, 1966 Memorial Baptist Hosp., Houston, Harris Co., TX |
Research Note: Northwest Arkansas Times gave a date of Feb. 23, 1966 for his death date. TX death certificate gives Feb. 22, 1966. He was a son of Curtis A. and Estelle (Pannell) Baker. He was a graduate of the University of Arkansas and was employed by Oil Base Inc. of Houston at the time of his death. The survivors are the widow; one son and two daughters, all of the home and his mother, Mrs. Estelle Baker of Fayetteville. - Committed suicide by taking mercuric chloride. His wife was the informant. WW II Veteran. | TX Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BAKER, Gladys Clara (BECK) | Oct. 22, 1906 | Sept. 20, 2000 Cox Monett Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: John Calvin - Research Note: Gladys C. Baker, age 93, of Cassville, died September 20, at Cox Monett Hospital. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 23, at the First Baptist Church in Cassville. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Cassville under the direction of Fohn Funeral Home of Cassville. Mrs. Baker was a retired grocery store owner. Daughter of Asa Otis Beck and Lillie L. Loftin, buried at Horner Cemetery. | Online Obit Monett Times Sept. 21, 2000 SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BAKER, Gusta (EDENS) | Feb. 23, 1871 MO |
Dec. 7, 1940 Fairland, OK |
Research Note: Daughter of Jefferson J. Edens and Mary Elizabeth Hutchens. Wife of Joseph Calvin Baker. - Cassville Democrat, June 12, 1920 - Mrs. Gusta Baker of Fairland, Okla., is reported in a very serious condition, with gall stones trouble. She has been at Joplin, where an ex-ray was made and her troubles located, but requires treatment before an operation which she does not favor. She is a splendid woman and we all here at her old home, hope that she may be fully restored to health. - July 24, 1920, Cassville Democrat - Mrs. Cal Baker of Fairland, Okla., is reported no better. We hope for her ultimate recovery, because she is an excellent woman. - Cassville Democrat, October 16, 1920 - Jefferson J. Edens returned Sunday from Durant, Okla., where he was called to attend his daughter, Mrs. Bert Townsend who was dangerously sick, but was improving when he left. He also visited his daughter, Mrs. Gusta Baker and family at Fairland, Okla., and reports her splendidly improved in health. - Father's Obit - Baker Plot Stone | Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BAKER, Hollis D. | Nov. 10, 1927 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
July 10, 2010 | SSW: Margaretta L. - Inscription: "Married Aug. 12, 1946" - Research Note: He was a son of Lela Dilbeck and Charley Baker in Cassville. He was united in marriage on August 12, 1946, to Margaretta Smith, who preceded him in death on June 24, 2004. He is also preceded in death by his parents and his grandson, Mason Baker. WW II Paratrooper, retired owner and developer of medical manufacturing company, retired Boeing executive. Burial with military honors will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, MO. - Another Photo - Another Photo | Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Photo BCG and HS Photo Diana Cope |
| BAKER, Joseph Calvin | Dec. 17, 1870 | No Date | Research Note: Son of Andrew Jackson and Agnes Jane "Aggie" (Wallen) Baker. His wife was Gusta Edens. - November 14, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Suburban News: Arthur Moore had quite a nice pile of wood sawed by Cal Baker's saw mill Tuesday. - Baker Plot Stone - Baker Plot Stone - Another Photo | Census Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photos BCG and HS |
| BAKER, John R. | Jan. 6, 1869 Roaring River Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 25, 1915 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Andrew Jackson and Agnes Jane "Aggie" (Wallen) Baker. - March 4, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Another home in this city as been saddened, bowed down with grief and heart strings torn that cannot be healed only by time. A good wife is mourning the passing of her husband, and children are sobbing for the absent father, brothers and sisters are bowed down with sadness, on account of the separation. It is so sad to see young men pass, but it has been so decreed and will continue for all time to come. Death is an unwelcome visitor to every family, yet every family has tasted of its bitterness at sometime and all will continue to. John R. Baker died Thursday evening, Feb. 25, 1915, at his home in this city, of stomach and liver trouble, aged 46 years, 1 month and 19 days. He was the son of the late Mr and Mrs. Andrew J. Baker old and highly respected citizens of near this city, during life and was born Jan. 6, 1869, in Roaring River township, this county, and has lived his entire life in the county. He attended the country schools and the Cassville High School, while the late Prof. Malden was Superintendent, and taught several schools in this county, very successfully. January, 1892, he and Miss Mattie Lowder, a most estimable lady, were married and seven children were born of this marriage, four of whom are living, who are: Rolla, Marie, Robert and Ross. He was a brother of Columbus Baker of Oklahoma, A. J., J. C., Albert and Will Baker of and near this city, Mrs. Harvey Higgs of near Wheaton, and Mrs. Lou Davis of Idaho. For several years he has been in the real estate business in this city. He has many friends who will be very sorry to learn of his death. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Feb. 26, 1915 by Rev. E. W. Love at the Presbyterian Church at 3:00 p.m., where a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends assembled to pay the last respect. He was a member of the Odd Fellows and the Modern Woodmen of America, in which society he carries $1,000, for the benefit of his family. The remains were laid to rest in Oak Hill Cemetery after the services at the church. - Obit 2: John R. Baker, a well known citizen of the county died at his home in this city, Thursday evening, Feb. 25, 1915 of liver and complication of other troubles. The deceased became suddenly ill a few weeks ago with indigestion which aliments he had for some time been bothered. Following the severe attack an enlargement of the liver developed and together with a weak heart and ailments of the stomach his life was not long to endure. He was a son of the late Andrew and Jane Baker and was born in Roaring River township in this county, Jan. 6, 1960. In early life his parents moved to the Mt. Sinai locality east of town in which community the deceased won the esteem and friendship of a wide acquaintance. After reaching manhood he engaged in the profession of teaching and taught in the rural schools of the county for several years. He later gave up teaching and came to Cassville and accepted a position with the C. and W. Railroad. During the latter part of his life he was engaged in the real estate business. In January 1892, he was united in married to Mattie Lowder. To them were born seven children. He is survived by his wife and four children, Rolla, Marie, Robert, and Rose. He was a brother of C. C. Baker of Oklahoma and A. J., J. C., A. B. and Will Baker of Cassville and Mrs. Tom Davis of Goldburg, Idaho and Mrs. Harve Higgs of near Butterfield. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church Friday afternoon at three o'clock in charge of Revs. T. H. Hickman and E. W. Love in the presence of a large assemblage of people. Music was furnished by a select quartet consisting Mrs. C. H. Hadley, Mrs. E. W. Love, Ross Stuckey and J. W. Hisey. Interment was made in the Oak hill Cemetery with the honors of the orders of I. O. O. F. and M. W. A.. Many members of the two orders marched in the funeral possession. The deceased has many friends over the county who will be dearly grieved to know of this death. He was much devoted to this family and was a friend to everybody. The family and immediate relatives have the sincere sympathy of the public and their hour of sorrow. | Online Obits Online Newspapers Donna Cooper |
| BAKER, John Calvin | Aug. 22, 1905 | Sept. 5, 1969 | SSW: Gladys C. - Research Note: Son of Otis Leroy Baker and Dora Mae Landers. | Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BAKER, Kellis Burl | Oct. 13, 1926 Barry Co., MO |
June 13, 1951 North Korea |
Inscription: "And This Too Shall Pass" - Research Note: Son of William Truman Baker and Edna M. McClure. Killed in the Korean War. Kellis Burl Baker, age 20, married Lila Evelyn Thomas, age 22, on May 27, 1947 in Jackson Co., MO. W. T. Baker, father of Kellis, gave consent. Lila applied for his military stone. Second Lieutenant Baker was a member of the 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division and was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea. He was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal. There is a military stone at findagrave.com naming him Kellis B. Inscription: "MISSOURI, 2d LT, 85 Infantry, WW II, Korea PH" | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BAKER, Lela D. (DILBECK) | Dec. 10, 1909 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 24, 2001 Harper Co., KS |
SSW: Charley - Inscription: "Married Nov. 17, 1926" - Research Note: Daughter of William Franklin and Josephine (Box) Dilbeck, married Charley Baker on November 17, 1926, and he preceded her in death March 12, 1993. She moved to Wichita, Kansas, in 1950, and worked as a blueprint machine operator for Coleman Company for 20 years before retiring. Survivors include one son, two grandchildren, five great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters. - Another Photo | Monett Times April 25, 2001 Mary Homesley Photo Donna Cooper Photo BCG and HS |
| BAKER, Lila Evelyn (THOMAS) | Jan. 29, 1925 St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO |
July 7, 1998 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Inscription: "Reunited in Eternity" - Research Note: Daughter of Walter D. Thomas and Thelma L. White. Kellis Burl Baker, age 20, married Lila Evelyn Thomas, age 22, on May 27, 1947 in Jackson Co., MO. W. T. Baker, father of Kellis, gave consent. | SS Claims Index MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BAKER, Margarette Lucinda (SMITH) | Feb. 28, 1929 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
June 24, 2004 Derby, Sedgwick Co., KS |
SSW: Hollis D. - Inscription: "Married Aug. 12, 1946" - Research Note: Margarette L. Baker, age 75, of Cassville, died June 24. She was born February 28, 1929, in Cassville, the daughter of Myrtle M. Cooper and George E. Smith. She was retired owner and sales director of a medical manufacturing company, and a retired Boeing employee. She was married to Hollis Baker. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Edgar Smith, Lawrence Smith, and George Smith; and three sisters, Florence Turner, Thelma Reis, and Noveta Israel. - Another Photo - Another Photo - Photo of Margarette and friend, Margaret on the right. | Monett Times June 28, 2004 SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS Photo Donna Cooper Photo Diana Cope |
| BAKER, Mary Frances (HORINE) | May 6, 1921 Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 1999 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Truman Baker - Inscription: "Married May 23, 1942" - Research Note: She was a daughter of Glenn Michael and Martha Esther (Cope) Horine. - Another Photo - Another Photo - Another Photo | Headstone Kay Baker Cardin Photos Diana Cope Note Donna Cooper Photos BCG and HS |
| BAKER, Polly | Sept. 21, 1955 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 21, 1955 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Truman Vance Baker and Mary Frances Horine. - Another Photo | Headstone Note Kay Baker Cardin Photo Diana Cope Photo BCG and HS |
| BAKER, Truman Vance | Sept. 23, 1917 Mineral Springs, Barry MO |
July 31, 2011 St. John's Hosp., Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Mary Frances Horine - Inscription: "Married May 23, 1942" - Research Note: He was a son of Evert Leroy and Mabel Benton (Owings) Baker. On May 23, 1942, he was united in marriage to Mary Frances Horine, who preceded him in death on March 9, 1999. Two daughters were born to this union. On July 9, 1999, he married Phyllis (Hagood) Norman. Truman grew up in the Mineral Springs area and received his education at Cassville, graduating from Cassville High School. He then attended SMS. During World War II he joined the United States Air Force, serving from 1943 until 1947 as a navigator. For a while he owned and operated The Corner Store, where Willis Insurance is now located. In 1957, Truman entered the banking business, remaining a banker until his retirement in 1980 and then became Chairman of the Freedom Bank Board. He developed Sunset Heights in Cassville. He was the instigator of the Cassville Little League Baseball program, coaching the Blues. He had served as President of the Cassville Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of Church of Christ in Cassville. He started the first sand greens golf course in Cassville and was instrumental in building the present Cassville Golf Course. He was a long-time member of the Cassville Rotary Club and was the oldest Rotarian in Barry County. He is a Paul Harris Fellow. - Another Photo - Another Photo - Military Stone - Inscription: "CAPT US ARMY AIR FORCES WW II" | Cassville Democrat Phyllis Long Photos Diana Cope Note Donna Cooper Photo BCG and HS |
| BAKER, William Truman | July 11, 1892 Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 15, 1981 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Edna - Research Note: His wife was Edna Myna McClure. Son of Joseph Calvin Baker and Vesta Anne Cox. | FGS by Gerald Haddock Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BARBER, Allie | Dec. 27, 1895 | Feb. 13, 1988 | SSW: William Luther | Photo BCG and HS |
| BARBER, Floyd Leo | Apr. 4, 1905 | Dec. 7, 1989 | SSW: Ruth E. - Inscription: "Wed Aug. 28, 1924" - Research Note: Son of William Luther Barber and Lena Fuqua. | Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BARBER, Mary Jean (HADDOCK) | Aug. 15, 1928 Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 24, 1998 Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: William M. - Inscription: "July 31, 1947" - Research Note: The obituary for Mary Jean Barber, who was age 70, and of Cassville, MO, stated that she died at 9:15 a.m. Monday, August 24, 1998, at her home after a short illness. Mrs. Barber was born Aug. 15, 1928, at Barry County, and was a lifetime resident. She graduated from Monett High School in 1947. She worked for the Barry County Advertiser for 17 years, retiring as advertising manager. She was a member of Cassville First Baptist Church. She married William M. "Bill" Barber on July 31, 1947, at Monett. He died Nov. 21, 1995. Donna's Note: She was a daughter of Charles Sanders and Hattie Bell (Wormington) Haddock and was a grandson of Charles and Susan (Moyers - Meyers) Haddock, Jr. | Photo BCG and HS Obit Note Donna Cooper |
| BARBER, Ruth E. (BOWER) | June 24, 1905 | Dec. 7, 1987 | SSW: Floyd Leo - Inscription: "Wed Aug. 28, 1924" - Research Note: Daughter of James M. Bower and Lulu L. McKinney. | Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BARBER, William Luther | Apr. 21, 1879 Billings, Christian Co., MO |
Dec. 5, 1944 Barry County Clinic, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Allie - Research Note: The death certificate says he was buried at Horner Cemetery but is apparently wrong. Son of Champ Barber, born in AL, and Martha Creasey, born AL. He was a street car conductor. The cause of death was uremia. Floyd Barber of Cassville, MO, was the informant. William L Barber first married Lena Fuqua on May 28, 1899 in Republic, Greene Co., MO. W. Faqua, father of Lena, and C. Barber, father of William, gave consent. William Luther Barber second married Artie Lissie (Hart) Denney on Sept. 22, 1909, divorced by 1920. | Photo BCG and HS Death Certificate Donna Cooper MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| BARBER, William Monroe | Aug. 16, 1928 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 21, 1995 | SSW: Mary Jean - Inscription: "July 31, 1947" - Research Note: Son of Floyd Leo Barber and Ruth Bowers. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BARBERIE, Adell Illa (SHORE) | Aug. 25, 1924 MO |
Nov. 21, 1973 Los Angeles Co., CA |
Research Note: She is buried in the Shore plot. Daughter of Henry Elmer Shore and Ada Catherine Kisler. | Census CA Death Index Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BARCUS, Elizabeth C. (BROWN) (JAMES) (STANSBERRY) | Nov. 24, 1861 IN |
May 21, 1918 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Solomon Brown and Sarah Rowden. Soloman is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery. She was married 3 times. She married first James James, second James Stansberry, and third J. C. Barcus. Elizabeth Stansberry, age 34, married James C. Barcus, age 48, on July 27, 1895 in Barry Co., MO. - Cassville Republican, Mary 23, 1918 - Elizabeth Barcus, widow of the late J. C. Barcus, died at her home in this city, Tuesday afternoon, May 21, at 3 o'clock, following an illness of three weeks of a complication of troubles. Elizabeth C. Barcus was born November 24, 1861 in the state of Indiana. When a small girl her parents moved to Missouri and since that time she had lived in St. Clair, Newton and Barry Counties. She was married Feb. 11, 1883 to James James of Newton County. To this marriage one child was born, Lillian Branstetter, wife of C. H. Branstetter of Joplin who attended her mother during her last illness. Mr. James died Aug. 22, 1885. She was married to James Stansberry in Newton County, Apr. 25, 1887. To this marriage one child was born but died at the age of two years. Mr. Stansberry died in 1893. She was married to James Barcus in July 1895. No children were born to this marriage. She had lived in Cassville for about thirty years. She professed faith in Christ many years ago and was a member of the Christian church. The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the home and interment made in the Oak Hill Cemetery. | Online Obit MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long |
| BARCUS, James C. | Aug. 15, 1846 Franklin Co., IN |
Feb. 21, 1917 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Warner James Barcus and Mary J. Mann. J. M. Barcus of Preston, KS was the informant on the death certificate. James C. Barcus married Louisa Gillespie on May 11, 1873 in Harrison Co., MO. She died in 1883 and is buried at Indianola Cemetery, Indianola, Red Willow Co., NE. James C. Barcus, age 48, married Elizabeth C. (Brown) Stansbury, age 34, on July 27, 1895 in Cassville, Barry Co., MO. - October 24, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Mrs. V. Tucker of Claremore, Okla., and Mrs. Ellen Roy of Grant County, Oklahoma, returned home Wednesday evening of last week after a few days visit at the home of their father, J. C. Barcus. - July 17, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Mrs. J. C. Barcus was acquitted in the probate court Monday upon the charge of insanity. She was placed in the custody of Sheriff Brixey Friday night and held until trial Monday. - Same Paper: Mrs. Ella Roy returned Tuesday night to Goodwin, Kan., after several days visit with her father, J. C. Barcus - Cassville Democrat, February 24, 1917 - A Good Citizen: The summons came Wednesday, February 21, to come up higher and the spirit of James C. Barcus took its flight to the realms of eternal felicity, leaving the earthly tabernacle to go to a better land. James C. Barcus was born Aug. 15, 1846, in Franklin County, Ind., and died of paralysis, age 70 years, 6 months and 5 days. With his parents he moved to Vermillion County Illinois, in 18??. On Feb. 6, 1865, he enlisted in the Union Army, the 44th? Illinois Regiment, and was discharged Jan. 27, 1865 at Dalton, Ga. He was converted and baptized in 1867, at the Bean Creek Baptist Church in Illinois. May 11, 1875 he and Miss Louis Gillespie were married; she died Oct. 18, 1883, leaving six children, four of whom are: Dedlamonica?, Ellis, Martin and Henry. Jan. 1, 1885, he and Sarah E. (Norris) Reams were married at Guide Rock, Nebr., who died Mar. 30, 1895, leaving three children, who are: Morris, Earle and Zenith. On July 27, 1895, he and Elizabeth Brown were married and she survives him. For many years the descendant had resided in this city and enjoyed the respect of everybody. He was a member of the Christian Church of this city and his funeral was conducted Thursday at 3 p.m., by Rev. J. S. McQueen at that church, and the remains were interred in Oak Hill Cemetery at this place. The pall bearers were: L. G. Brown, J. J. Edens, Benj. Wagoner, S. M. Cozad, Robt. Smalley and J. R. Lee. - August 18, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Probate Court: Real estate of J. C. Barcus, dec'd was ordered sold. | Online Obit Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BARCUS, Mary Jane (MANN) | Feb. 22, 1821 OH |
Aug. 16, 1903 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Warner - Another Photo | Photos BCG and HS |
| BARCUS, Warner James | Aug. 23, 1814 Dover, Kent Co., DE |
Oct. 18, 1898 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Mary Jane - Research Note: He married Mary Jane Mann on Apr. 25, 1836 in Indiana. They had 12 children: James, John, Mary Ann, William Henry, Elias, Huldah Elizabeth, Laben, Lydia Carrie, Warner Jr., Freeman, Thomas and Rachell Emma.Another Photo | IN Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photos BCG and HS |
| BARCUS, William Henry | Apr. 18, 1840 Franklin Co., IN |
Apr. 5, 1919 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Warner James Barcus and Mary J. Mann. His first wife was Elizabeth Jane Norris. She died in 1902 and is buried in Guide Rock Cemetery, Webster Co., NE. He second married Rebecca A. Beaver. She died in 1908 and is buried in Highland Cemetery, Hamilton Co., IN. Third wife was Nancy Rose Lutes, born 1881 KS and died 1965 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS. Buried at Wichita Park Cemetery. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, April 10, 1919 - W. H. Barcus, one of this county's old and highly respected citizens passed away at his home near this city, Saturday evening, April 5, following an illness of several days, at the age of 78 years. He had been failing in health for sometime and soon after taking to his bed about two weeks ago pneumonia set up and his physician then gave up all hope of his recovery. The funeral services were held from the Baptist church in this city of which he was a member, Tuesday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. Will Ireland, the pastor. Interment was made in Oak Hill cemetery. William Henry Barcus was born in Franklin County, Ind., April 18, 1840. There he grew to manhood. When the Civil War came up he offered his services to the cause of the Union and served until its close, first in the 60th Indiana Infantry, and later in the 8th Iowa Cavalry. He was promoted for his excellent record as a soldier until he became First Lieut. of his company. About thirty years ago he came to this county and located near Seligman. Later he moved to Nebraska but returned to his county some twelve years ago and has lived near Cassville since. He was twice married. Of the first marriage two children were born, one of whom, W. A. Barcus of Blue Hill, Neb., is living. There are six children of the second marriage, all at home. In addition to wife and six children, he leaves four brothers, Warner of Indiana, Leban of Claremore, Okla., Freeman of Washington and Eli of Rockville, Ill, and one sister, Mollie Barcus of Danville, Ind. Warner and Leban Barcus attended the funeral. Mr. Barcus was a splendid man and citizen. He was held in high regard by his neighbors and acquaintances wherever he had lived. As an evidence of his standing and the confidence in his honor and integrity he was elected while living in Nebraska as Judge of the probate court. For many years he had been a consistent member of the Baptist Church. - May 17, 1894, Thursday, Cassville Republican - B. F. Ross received a telegram, Tuesday morning, that W. M. Norris of Guide Rock, Neb., father of Mrs. W. H. Barcus was not expected to live. Owing to their moving to Kansas, she will not go to Guide Rock until after reaching Preston. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, March 14, 1918 - Fred Barcus, little son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Barcus near town, received a bad scalp wound Saturday when a barn door fell upon him. It was at first thought that he was seriously injured but he is now getting along fine. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, April 17, 1919 - John Lutes of Pratt, Kan., who has been visiting his sister, Mrs. W. H. Barcus, returned home Tuesday. He was accompanied by Bessie Barcus. - Same Paper: Mrs. W. H. Barcus has sold her farm south of town to Lucien Horner. She and children will move this summer to Pratt, Kan., to make that their home. - Same Paper: Leban Barcus returned Thursday to Claremore, Okla. He was called here by the death of his brother, W. H. Barcus. - Old Stone | Online Newspapers Census Phyllis Long Photos BCG and HS |
| BARKHOFF, Lillian M. (HERMAN) | Mar. 10, 1913 Logan, IA |
Dec. 22, 2003 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Russell F. - Inscription: "Wed Oct. 8, 1934" - Research Note: She was a daughter of Frank and Minnie (Mensching) Herman. She married Russell Barkhoff on October 8, 1934, in Magnolia, Iowa. | Monett Times Dec. 2003 Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BARKHOFF, Russell F. | May 22, 1914 Logan, IA |
May 20, 2004 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Lillian M. - Inscription: "Wed Oct. 8, 1934" - Research Note: He was a son of Fred and Margaret (Armstrong) Barkhoff. He farmed, raised fruit and cattle, and worked for the forestry service. He married Lillian Herman on October 8, 1934, in Magnolia, Iowa, and she preceded him in death December 22, 2003. | Monett Times May 2004 Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BARNUM, Jennie L. (PORTAS) | Dec. 30, 1844 OH |
July 27, 1927 | Research Note: Jennie L. Portas married John Barnum on Mar. 20, 1871 in Cuyahoga Co., OH. 1920 Census, Kay Co., OK, Jennie is living with Hubert Barnum and wife and listed as his step-mother. - Cassville Republican Oct. 9, 1919 - Mrs. Jennie Barnum went to Kaw City, Okla., last week where she is to make her home. She has a son living at Kaw City. Mrs. Barnum sold her home a few weeks ago to Grat Reese. Cassville loses one of her most estimable women with her going. She is a woman of culture and refinement. Her home was a place of beauty and was an index to the beautiful character of its imamate. Always cheerful and extremely courteous, she brought happiness to others and seemed never to consider what her own afflictions might be. He numerous Cassville friends trust that she may be happy in her new home in Oklahoma. - Barnum Plot Stone | Online Newspapers OH Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BARRETT, Leigh Reynolds | Aug. 16, 1896 Lowell, KS |
Jan. 6, 1943 Freeman Hosp., Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
Research Note: According to his death certificate, his wife was Elizabeth (Osburn) Barrett, still living when he died and she was age 33 in 1943. He was a minister. Usual address was RR 1, Washburn, Barry Co., MO. He was a son of J. W. Barrett born IN and Minnie Reynolds born IA. Mrs. Minnie Barrett of Neosho, MO was the informant. | Photo BCG and HS Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| BARRETT, Robert Lynn | Oct. 1, 1932 Hoberg, MO |
Sept. 29, 1937 Flat Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: According to his death certificate he died at age 4 years, 11 months, 28 days. He was a son of Leigh R. Barrett born Cherokee Co., KS and Elizabeth Osburn, born Greenleaf, ID. His father was the informant. Cause of death was polio. | Photo BCG and HS Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| BARTON, Scott Thor | July 15, 1966 | June 14, 1997 | No Data | Photo BCG and HS |
| BASS, Harry S. | Dec. 13, 1879 Trousdale Co., TN |
June 18, 1913 Hugo, Choctaw Co., OK |
SSW: Nora - Research Note: Son of Daniel and Lounette Bass. - Cassville Republican, Cassville, June 19, 1913 - Harry Bass passed away at Hugo, Okla., Wednesday morning, June 18, 1913, of Bright's disease Age 33 years. Harry had been in poor health for some time and had resigned his position at Hugo with the Frisco Railroad to regain his former health. Only a few weeks ago he came to Cassville from Springfield where he had been taking treatment in the Frisco hospital. His illness seemed to become more serious and Monday he went to Hugo for treatment but soon fell a victim to his afflictions. Harry Bass was born in Trousdale County, Tennessee, November 14, 1879. When a boy he moved with his mother, Mrs. Lou Bass, to Hinesville, Ark., where they resided until about thirteen years ago when they moved to this county and settled in the Horner locality, southeast of town. At the age of 27 he was married to Miss Nora Smith, who survives him. For the past few years the family has been at Hugo where Harry was an employee of the Frisco. Besides a wife and mother, he is survived by a sister, Mrs. Lula Moore, of Hugo, Okla., and brother, Charley, and other relatives of Cassville. Harry was well known in and around Cassville. He was a quite and reserved citizen and ever mindful only of his own affairs. He was well liked and his friends will regret to hear of his death. His body will arrive from Hugo, this morning (Thursday). At the time of going to press the funeral arrangements had not been definitely made. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, June 26, 1913 - The funeral of Harry Bass, who died at Hugo, Okla., Wednesday morning of last week of Bright's disease, was held Thursday afternoon at he Cassville Baptist Church. The services were conducted by Rev. J. Brattin and was attended by a good number of relatives and friends. The pallbearers were a number of Harry's associates employed with the Frisco at Hugo. The casket was covered with wreaths and banquets of beautiful flowers. Besides his wife, mother and sister, those who accompanied his body from Hugo were: R. H. Frances, A. E. Hood, W. F. Morrow, W. H. Kimmols and wife, W. W. Jorclon, James Lawhorn and wife, J. C. Hawk, L. E. Daugherty, C. A. Moons and wife, W. A. Gilliam, H. H. Baird, J. L. Jones, H. M. Williams, Hany Boyd, Wm. Watson and wife and son, H. A. Babb, B. Troor, Miss Maude Moore, Mrs. Bradshaw and W. H. Bailey of Hugo and Mr. Hay and wife of Fayetteville, Ark. - Hugo News - Harry Bass Died Wednesday; Well Known Railway Fireman Succumbed to Bright's Disease: Harry Bass, 34 years of age, died at the family residence in the Second ward at 5:50 a. m. Wednesday after a long illness, he having been a sufferer with Bright's disease. Mr. Bass had been a resident of Hugo for the past nine years, during which time he has been employed by the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway company, being a fireman, and more recently an extra engineer. He was married, lived with the wife and his mother on the west side of the city. He also has a brother back at the old family home at Cassville, MO, and a married sister in Hugo. Mr. Bass had been to MO coming home but a little more than a day prior to his demise. The remains were shipped to Cassville Wednesday. They were accompanied by the immediate members of the family and H. O. Babb, a lifetime friend of the deceased. - August 17, 1909, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Harry Bass, wife and mother passed through Cassville last week on their way home from a visit in Kentucky. They are now living at Hugo, Oklahoma. - Mother's Obit - Cassville Republican, Feb. 28, 1920 - By a letter from Mrs. Evolyn Turner of Joplin, we learn that Mrs. Lou Bass, mother of Charlie Bass formerly of this city, died in California, Jan. 9, 1920. Mrs. Bass was also a sister of Mrs. Wilson Day formerly of this city and an aunt of Mrs. Turner. We believe Mrs. Bass had a daughter living at Hugo, Okla. Mrs. Bass' remains were interred in California. | Online Newspapers Hugo Obit Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BASS, John F. | Oct. 22, 1904 | July 9, 1956 | Research Note: Son of Robert E. Lee Bass and Pearl Kirk. - Cassville Democrat, April 24, 1920 - Mrs. R. E. L. Bass and son John visited relatives in Monett, last week. - Cassville Democrat, April 24, 1920 - Rev. Howerton who conducted a meeting at the Baptist Church, last week, baptized John F. Bass, Misses Lorine and Mary Ellen Matloe, Dorthy Bowen, Allie Coons and Jewell Wallen near the Spring, last Sunday week. | Online Newspapers Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BASS, Nellie J. (BAILEY) | 1883 | 1937 | Research Note: Daughter of Daniel Aaron Bailey and Arinda Fiant. Nellie J. Bailey married Orion W. Bass on Sept. 20, 1905 in Webb City, Jasper Co., MO. | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BASS, Nora (SMITH) | July 18, 1880 | No Date | SSW: Harry S. - Research Note: Daughter of Cyrus and Mary Smith. Harry Bass married Nora Smith on Oct. 30, 1906 in Lamar Co., TX. - Mother's Obit | Census TX Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BASS, Orion Wilson | Jan. 4, 1883 Seneca, MO |
Aug. 17, 1957 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: He is buried next to Nellie J. Bass, his wife. Usual address was Cape Fair, MO and he was a wholesale grocer, widowed. Son of Joe J. Bass and Mary Jane Henderson. Max Bass of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BASS, Pearl (KIRK) | June 10, 1875 Licking, MO |
Mar. 26, 1959 Sunshine Acres, Campbell Twp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Father given as unknown Kirk and mother unknown Love. Wife of R. E. L. Bass. John F. Bass of Springfield, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Her mother's obit names Pearl's parents as W. S. Kirk and Clara I. Love. - April 2, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Washburn News: Mrs. R. E. L. Bass and little son, John Frederick and mother, Mrs. Kirk, moved Friday to their home in Cassville. - Mother's Obit | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BASS, Robert E. Lee | Oct. 1, 1880 Sale, MO |
Apr. 21, 1943 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: His wife was Pearl Bass. Son of John F. Bass born VA and Mary Shelton born MO. Pearl was the informant on the death certificate. - March 19, 1904, Cassville Democrat - R. E. L. Bass received the following telegram Monday evening: Salem, MO, March 14, 1904. Lee Bass, Cassville, MO. Your mother is dying condition come. Dr. Craig. - Mr. Bass left on the evening train, but his mother died at 5:30 p. m. He has the sympathy of his many friends in the city. His mother was 45 years old, very stout, but the pneumonia carried her away. She attended her son, Lee, during his sickness last fall. | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BASS, Roy | Aug. 4, 1904 | Mar. 4, 1905 | No Data | Photo BCG and HS |
| BATSON, R. G. | June 11, 1909 Stillwell, Payne Co., OK |
Mar. 19, 2000 Barry County Care Center, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of Tobias and Delia (Matthews) Batson. He attended school in Oklahoma and was ordained to the ministry in 1933. He was a missionary to the Navaho Indians, retiring in 1975. He married Rhoda McVay, and she preceded him in death. He married Ruby Wiley on July 28, 1973. | Monett Times Mar 21, 2000 Mary Homesley |
| BATSON, Rhoda (McVAY) | 1912 | 1972 | Research Note: Wife of R. G. Batson. Daughter of Floyd McVay and Emma Parless Callaway. | Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BAUMGARDT, Frieda Clara (TIMKEN) | June 16, 1897 Paola, Miami Co., KS |
Oct. 28, 1997 MO |
Research Note: She is buried next to Martha Jean Merritt, daughter, and Robert H. Baumgardt her husband. Daughter of Louis Timken and Margarethe Block. Frieda Timken, age 25, married Robert H. Baumgardt, Jr. on Feb. 23, 1923 in Jackson Co., MO. | SS Claims Index MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BAUMGARDT, Paul Edward | May 25, 1909 | Apr. 30, 1992 | Research Note: Son of Robert August Herman Baumgardt and Caroline Barbara "Carrie" Hax. Still single in the 1940 Census, Kansas City, MO. | Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BAUMGARDT, Robert Harold | Sept. 12, 1898 MO |
Feb. 1, 1981 MO |
Research Note: Originally Baumgardt was Vaughnhardt. Son of Robert August Herman Baumgardt and Caroline Barbara "Carrie" Hax. His wife was Frieda C. Timken. | Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BAXTER, Matthew | Mar. 23, 1898 Shettleston, Scotland |
May 1970 At Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He is buried next to Opal (Baxter) Smith his second wife and she was the informant on the death certificate. His first wife was Marie Tyk. Became a US citizen on Nov. 7, 1941 in Chicago, IL. He arrived on the ship SS Columbia on June 16, 1913. Son of Matthew and Anna (Watson) Baxter. He married Opal on Mar. 18, 1939 in Valparaiso, IN. | Census Naturalization Records Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BAXTER, Opal Catherine (SMITH) | Aug. 27, 1914 IL |
Mar. 31, 2002 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Opal S. Smith, age 87, of Cassville, died March 31, at her caregiver's home. Mrs. Smith was a retired secretary. Services will be 1 p.m. tomorrow, April 3, at the Assembly of God in Cassville. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Cassville. Daughter of George Smith and Della M. Coke. She married Matthew on Baxter Mar. 18, 1939 in Valparaiso, IN. | Monett Times Mar. 2002 SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BAYLESS, Ada Mae (ANDERSON) (ROBERTS) | Aug. 10, 1890 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 10, 1922 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: George H. and Infant - Research Note: According to her death certificate she was a wife of George Bayless and a daughter of Andrew Jackson Anderson, born Barry Co., MO, and Martha Shepard, born OH. The cause of death reads "Injury attending birth of child". Ada Roberts married George H. Bayless on July 26, 1919 in Carthage, Jasper Co., MO. Donna's Note: James William and Mary Jane (Lowery) Shepard are buried next to her. Her stone reads that she was born Aug. 10, 1890. Death certificate has Nov. 1, 1893. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| BAYLESS, Claude R. | 1894 Barry Co., MO |
1943 Ft. Smith, Crawford Co., AR |
Research Note: Son of George Grant Bayless and Nora Ellmore. He is buried next to Lanora (Bayless) Kyler, his sister. - Nov. 10, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Claude Bayless, son of G. G. Bayless of Webb City has been visiting his grand-parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Bayless, northwest of town. - January 4, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Claud Bayless left Sunday evening for Fairview after a week's visit with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Bayless, and other relatives northwest of town. - April 16, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Licenses to Wed: Claude Bayless, 20, Kansas City and Fannie Packwood, 20, Exeter. | Photo BCG and HS Family Records Judy Wilson Online Newspapers MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| BAYLESS, Cordelia Florence (LILLARD) | Oct. 6, 1887 Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 24, 1927 Flat Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate reads that her husband was William Bayless. She was a daughter of Russell Lillard, born TN, and Rhoda Baker, born Barry Co., MO. - Cassville Democrat, Oct. 29, 1927 - It is with sorrow that we announce the death of Mrs. Wm. Bayless which occurred at their home northwest of Cassville, early Monday morning, October 24, following the birth of twin babies, a boy and girl. Mrs. Bayless, apparently was doing nicely in her confinement but soon after the second babe was born she lapsed into unconsciousness, from which she failed to rally. The babes weight 81/2 and 9 pounds, respectively and are doing nicely. Mrs. Bayless was a daughter of Mrs. David Talbert, an old time and highly respected citizen of near Seligman, who resided in this city many years, and was an excellent lady. She was born and raised in this city and was born October 6, 1887. She was a half sister to Chas. Adams of Seligman, and was greatly loved by all her acquaintances. She was married to Will Bayless, Dec. 24, 1908, to which union 5 children were born. She is survived by her grief stricken husband and two daughters, Bernice and Wilma, both of whom are students of the Cassville High school and splendid young ladies. Impressive funeral services were conducted by Rev. Jas Brattin of Grove Okla., Tuesday afternoon at the family home, after which the remains were interred in Oak Hill cemetery in Cassville, under direction of Horine Funeral Service. She was an active and devoted member of the Baptist church and lived an exemplary Christian life. The Democrat joins the many friends of the Bayless family in extending sympathy in their sad hour of bereavement. - Another Photo - Bayless Plot Stone | Death Certificate Online Obit Phyllis Long Photos BCG and HS |
| BAYLESS, George "Bud" Grant | Aug. 24, 1868 Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 14, 1929 | Research Note: He was a son of John Adam Bayless born OK and Rebecca (Chaney) Bayless born TN. He was married to Nora Ellmore and Jesse Kimberlin, and the father of Claude R. Bayless and LaNora (Bayless) Kyler. - Oct. 7, 1897, Cassville Republican - McDowell News: Prof. G. G. Bayless is getting along at Marbut School. He visited home at Cassville, Saturday and Sunday. - December 22, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - G. G. Bayless, formerly of this city and Phil Gray of Webb City, have leased the A. B. C. mine at Chitwood. Mr. Bayless says the mine is a good one ant that since the water has been pumped out that they have found easily 5 per cent dirt if not better. All of Bud's main friends here hope for great success. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, March 6, 1919 - G. G. Bayless of Carterville visited his mother, Mrs. J. A. Bayless, and sister, Miss Orpha, northwest of town this week. He had been at Lake Taneycomo for a few days recreation. | Photo BCG and HS Family Records Judy Wilson Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| BAYLESS, George H. | Jan. 30, 1898 | Apr. 2, 1966 | SSW: Ada M. and Infant - Research Note: NOT BURIED HERE - He is buried at Park Cemetery, Carthage, Jasper Co., MO next to his second wife Elizabeth Wooten. He has a military stone. Inscription: "Pvt, HQ Co, 355 Infantry, WW I". Son of Marshall Reese Bayless and Minerva Jane Wall. | Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BAYLESS, George H. | Mar. 10, 1922 | Mar. 10, 1922 | SSW: George and Ada M. - Research Note: Son of George H. Bayless and Ada Anderson. His mother's death certificate says her cause of death was "Injury attending birth of child" | Note Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BAYLESS, J. M. | No Date | No Date | SSW: M. M. - Inscription: "Infants" | Photo BCG and HS |
| BAYLESS, James L. | May 27, 1910 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
June 16, 1910 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of Marshal Reese Bayless born Knox Co., TN and Manerva Jane Wall born Webster Co., MO. - June 23, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican - James L., the little infant son of Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Bayless, died Thursday evening, June 16. | Online Newspapers Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| BAYLESS, John A. | June 8, 1840 AL |
Feb. 4, 1917 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Cassville Republican, Cassville, February 8, 1917 - In the passing of John A. Bayless, Sunday another one of the pioneers of Barry County has been called to his reward. John A. Bayless was born in Alabama on June 8, 1840, and at the age of 12 years immigrated to Carroll County, Ark., with his parents. There he grew to manhood and at the age of 21 years was married to Rebecca Chaney, who survives him. To this union were born seven children, five of whom are living. They are Mary P. Messer, Mrs. Elizabeth Reed, G. G. Bayless, Miss Orpha, at home and Will. All living in this vicinity except G. G., who lives at Carterville. In 1864 he moved from Arkansas to Greene County where he lived abut a year from where he moved to Barry County where they have since resided. Early in the war he enlisted in Co. C. 2nd Ark., Cav. and served through the war. He was one of those sturdy pioneers who helped blaze the way that the coming generation might find the country a better build. Mr. Bayless had been in poor health for sometime but had not been bedfast, always eating his meals at the table and Sunday morning got up as usual and ate his breakfast. But about 1 p.m. the summons of the great architect came that he had completed his earthly house and that he must retire from his earthly labors. Funeral services were conducted at the home west of this city by Rev. E. W. Love and interment made in Oak Hill Cemetery, Tuesday afternoon, old soldiers acting as pall bearers. - February 8, 1917, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Personal and Local: Clyde Reed of Dallas, Tex., came in to attend the funeral of his grandfather, J. A. Bayless. - Bayless Plot Stone - Family Photo - Another Family Photo | Online Obit Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS Family Records Judy Wilson |
| BAYLESS, John Sherman | Sept. 28, 1877 Barry Co., MO |
May 16, 1907 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of John A. and Rebecca (Chaney) Bayless. He died of miners consumption. - Bayless family photo - Bayless Plot Stone | Photo BCG and HS Cassville Newspaper Family Records Judy Wilson |
| BAYLESS, M. M. | No Date | No Date | SSW: J. M. - Inscription: "Infants" | Photo BCG and HS |
| BAYLESS, Marshall Reece | May 23, 1852 TN |
Apr. 16, 1927 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Minerva J. - Research Note: According to his death certificate he was a son of John Bayless, born VA and Rebecca J. Nichols, no birth place given. George Bayless of Cassville, MO was the informant. - July 7, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican - John Bayless, sixteen year old son of M. R. Bayless, was placed under arrest Tuesday charged with taking a watch from a show case at Barry Hotel. He sold the watch to a party at the fair grounds. It was the time piece concerning which A. C. Hailey and W. T. Ayers had a law suit a few months ago in the justices court and which suit is now pending on appeal in the circuit court. The watch is valued at $35. Hearing is set for Saturday. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, February 27, 1919 - Wounded Cassville Boy Returns: George Bayless, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Bayless of this city, returned home Saturday night, having received his discharge from the military service. George is still lame from the wound he received in the left lower limb in the battle of Argonne forest. He was also gassed in the same battle. He served with the 89th Division. Since the last of December he had been at Camp Merritt in a hospital for treatment but was sent to Camp Dodge for his discharge. George had some great experiences. He was in France a little over six months and saw some real service. He was in the infantry - Cassville Republican, Dec. 4, 1919 - Mr. and Mrs. George Bayless of Coffeyville, Kan., are visiting Mr. Bayless' parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Bayless, here. George has a good position in a cemetery plant at Coffeyville. | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BAYLESS, Mary Florence | Oct. 6, 1915 | Oct. 1, 1917 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: October 13, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Mary Florence, 2 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Bayless of near this city, died Monday, Oct 1, of cholera infantum. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at the Baptist Church in this city by Rev. J. T. Brattin after which the remains were interred in Oak Hill Cemetery. | Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| BAYLESS, Minerva J. (WALL) | July 5, 1865 Christian Co., MO |
July 16, 1937 Carthage, Jasper Co., MO |
SSW: Marshall R. - Research Note: Death certificate gives her father as Beverly Wall. Mother not named. Marshall Bayless of Carthage, MO was the informant. Daughter of Beverly E. Wall and Manvera Jane (Rhodes) Wall | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BAYLESS, Nora (ELLMORE) | May 12, 1873 | Nov. 28, 1897 | Research Note: Nora Ellmore married George G. Bayless on Oct. 19, 1892. She was the mother of Claude R. Bayless. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Feb. 22, 1894 - McDowell News: T. J. Ellmore of Cassville visited his daughter, Mrs. G. G. Bayless, Saturday and Sunday. - Jan. 14, 1897, Cassville Republican - Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Ellmore were called to Jenkins Monday to attend their daughter, Mrs. G. G. Bayless, who is seriously ill with lung trouble. Tuesday, Truman Ellmore, a brother, who arrived the night before from Seneca also was in Jenkins. | Photo BCG and HS Family Records Judy Wilson Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| BAYLESS, Orpha Lurana | Jan. 30, 1875 Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 3, 1960 Cassville Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Orpha was the daughter of John A. and Rebecca (Chaney) Bayless. Jess Wilson of Crane, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Bayless Plot Stone | Photo BCG and HS Family Records Judy Wilson Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| BAYLESS, Rebecca Elizabeth (CHANEY) | June 15, 1840 Middleton, TN |
Mar. 5, 1923 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the wife of John A. Bayless and a daughter of Robert and Biddie (Ray) Chaney. Judy added this new stone as well as one for Bert Brown, Rebecca's son. | Photo Cassville Newspaper Family Records Judy Wilson |
| BAYLESS, William Robert | Aug. 16, 1881 Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 2, 1958 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate reads that he was widowed once and was a son of John Adams Bayless and Rebecca Elizabeth Chaney. Bernice Bayless Stubblefield of Cassville, MO was the informant. His wife was Cordelia Florence Lillard. - January 2, 1909, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Married, Thursday, Dec 24, 1908, by Rev. J. M. Parmley at his residence in Butterfield, Wm. Bayless and Miss Corda Lillard of Cassville. - Another Photo - Bayless Plot Stone | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photos BCG and HS Family Records Judy Wilson |
| BAYLESS, Wilma Lorraine | Apr. 16, 1911 | Dec. 5, 1998 | Research Note: Wilma was a daughter of William Robert and Cordelia (Lillard) Bayless. She lived her adult life in Ft. Worth, TX. - Bayless Plot Stone | Photo BCG and HS Family Records Judy Wilson |
| BAZE, Abednego Peter | Mar. 7, 1840 TN |
Jan. 20, 1915 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Union Army 1st Ark. Cavalry, Co. E." - Research Note: He was the husband of Margaret (Hickson/Hixon) Baze. Son of Henry Jesse Baze and Jane Paskel. Abednigo Baze married Margaret Hickson/Hixon on July 5, 1863 in Barry Co., MO. - Cassville Republican, Jan. 28, 1915 - Pioneer Citizen Dead: A.P. Baze, an aged and a pioneer citizen of this county, passed peacefully away at his home in Cassville about 9 o'clock on the evening of January 20, 1915 of heart and kidney diseases. He had been confined at his home several weeks and within a few days prior to his death his recovery was not expected by the members of his family and friends. The deceased was born in Tennessee March 3, 1840. In the year 1848, his parents moved to this county and settled at Cassville. He resided here a number of years. He was familiar with the early history of our town and county and was one of the citizens, most of whom have passed away, whose life history makes up a greater part of the history of the county. During the Civil War he labored for the cause of the Union and served in Company E of the First Arkansas Cavalry. After receiving his discharge from services in the war, he returned to this county. He lived several years in Mountain Township. About two years ago he moved to Cassville where he resided until death. He was married to Margaret Hixon. To them were born ten children, seven of whom are living. They are Mrs. Ella Pace, Mrs. Mary J. August, Mrs. Ada Griffith, all of Washington; Mrs. Joseph Jackson, of Monett; H. L., J. T. and P. S. Baze of Cassville. He is also survived by four brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church Thursday afternoon in charge of Rev. J. T. Brattin. His body was laid to rest in the Oak Hill Cemetery. In his death, the county has lost one of its oldest and highly respected citizens. He was held in high esteem by his acquaintances and was an excellent citizen. - Donna's Note: Cheryl posted that he was born in 1841. The stone reads that he was born Mar. 7, 1840 the same date that the death certificate has. - His death certificate has the same dates as the stone has. Henry Baze and Jane Paskel, both born TN, were given as his parents names. Bright's Disease was the cause of death. Raymond Baze, Cassville, MO, was the informant. - Another Photo | Online Obit Photo Cheryl Online Obit MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS Note Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| BAZE, Margaret (HICKSON/HIXON) | Oct. 2, 1842 Knox Co., TN |
Oct. 23, 1931 Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA |
Research Note: Wife of A. P. Baze. Margaret has no headstone, this is per the fact she is not listed in the Barry Co., MO Cemeteries Volumes, and per the Sexton of Cassville Cemetery. She is buried next to her spouse, A. P. Baze (Abednego Peter). - "The Whittier News," Friday evening, October 23, 1931 - Mrs. Margaret Baze passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joe Jackson, 517 West Bailey Street, yesterday, in her eighty-ninth year. She is survived by another daughter, Mrs. A. N. Pace of Riverside, and a granddaughter, Mrs. Olive Morgan of Whittier. The body is at White-Emerson Funeral Parlors and will be shipped to Monett, Mo., for interment. - Cassville Democrat - Mrs. Margaret Baze, a former old time and well known citizen of this section died last Friday at her home in Whittier, Calif. Accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Joe Jackson and husband, former Monett citizens, the body arrived in that city Monday night and interment was made in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Cassville, Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Baze left several children and many friends to mourn her passing. She was an excellent lady, and was over 70 years old. - Transcriber's note: The obituary did not mention other surviving children, Henry Love, John Thomas, Ada Olive, nor Peter Sherman Baze, as well as numerous grandchildren, and great grandchildren. | Note Donna L. Baze Civil War Pension Record, Online Obits Phyllis Long |
| BAZE, Norma Maxine | Oct. 26, 1911 Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 7, 1913 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: According to her death certificate she was a daughter of P. S. Baze and Mana? Montgomery, both born Barry Co., MO - She was a daughter of P. Sherman Baze, born Barry Co., MO, and Mana? Montgomery, born Barry Co., MO. Aug. 14, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Norma Maxine Baze, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Baze, who recently became citizens of Cassville, died Thursday, August 7, after a few days illness of indigestion. Norma was born October 26, 1912, making her 21 months and 21 days old. [unreadable section] The funeral services were conducted at the Cassville Baptist Church Friday afternoon by Rev. C. M. Smith of Exeter and interment made in the Oak Hill Cemetery. | Online Newspapers Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| BEACH, George E. | July 20, 1908 Fayette, Howard Co., MO |
Sept. 2, 1972 Cox Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Nathalie - Research Note: Moberly Monitor-Index, Sept. 8, 1972 - George E. Beach, 64, a former resident of Howard Co., died Sept. 2 in Springfield, MO, at the Cox Medical Center, where he had been a patient since July 9. Funeral services were conducted on Sept. 5 in the Chapel of the Valley in Cassville with the Rev. Karl Peterson, pastor of the First Christian Church, Purdy, officiating. Burial was in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Cassville. He was born July 20, 1908, in Fayette, and was married to Miss Nathalie Peterson of Salisbury, who survives. In Oct. 1966, he retired from the McConnel Air Force Base, Wichita, KS, where he had been civilian personnel officer before going to the Table Rock area. He worked for the government a total of 31 years. He served with the United States Army from Nov. 25, 1942, to Oct. 18, 1945, serving in Africa, Sicily, Italy, France and Germany. Other survivors include an uncle, Marvin F. Beach, Kenosha, WI; and two aunts, Mrs. Harold V. Walker, Fayette, and Mrs. Rollie T. Beach, Armstrong. | Moberly Monitor Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BEACH, Nathalie (PETERSON) (WILLIAMSON) | Oct. 24, 1919 Salisbury, Chariton Co., MO |
June 25, 1999 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: George E. - Research Note: Daughter of William E. and Maude (Blakley) Peterson. Her first husband, George Beach, preceded her in death Sept. 2, 1972 and her second husband, H. O. Williamson, preceded her in death July 21, 1993. | Cassville Democrat Mary Homesley Photo BCG and HS |
| BEASLEY, George Cavness | Sept. 5, 1850 Green Co., IN |
Sept. 23, 1922 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Cause of death was malaria. Son of Jonas Beasley and Jennett Brandon, both born IN. Minnie Beasley of Haskall, OK was the informant on the death certificate. - Top of Stone | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BEASLEY, Lafayette | May 30, 1855 Rural Granby, Newton Co., MO |
Feb. 24, 1915 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: The death certificate gives birth date as May 30, 1856. He was married and the son of Thomas White Beasley and Martha Haines/Haynes both born Rutherford Co., TN. Dr. Mitchell of Cassville, MO was the informant. Bright's disease was the cause of death. His wife was Martha Jane Stafford. - Patrons' Reference Directory Of Barry County, Missouri: Beasley, L., Attorney at Law and Proprietor of Nurseries, Cassville. - April 5, 1894, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Circuit Court Proceedings: Present: Hon. J.C. Lamson, Judge, Lafayette Beasley, Prosecuting attorney, Geo. M. Goodnight, Sheriff and T. S. Frost, Circuit Clerk - July 22, 1905, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - L. Beasley looked after legal business at Purdy Wednesday. - Will at ancestry.com. - Last will and testament of Layfette (his spelling in the will) Beasley: Cassville, MO, Feb. 14, 1915 - In the name of God, Amen. I, Layfette Beasley of the county of Barry and State of MO, being of lawful age and being of sound mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and testament as follows. First I request that my funeral by conducted under the direction of my beloved wife and daughter and in a manner suitable to my means and my condition in life, and that a suitable monument or stone be placed by my wife and daughter to mark the final resting place of my remains the cost of which shall be considered as funeral expenses and i direct that my funeral charges, the expenses of administering on my estate and all my just debts be paid out of my personal or real estate, and if that be insufficient, I expressly authorize my Executors herein after named to sell at public or private sale so much of my real estate as may be sufficient for that purpose, first selling the North half of the NE quarter and the North half of the SE Quarter of the NE quarter all in Section 35 in Twp. 24, of Range 29. Second, I give and bequeath to my beloved wife and daughter, Martha J. Beasley and Ruth Beasley, my home place on which we now reside known as Lot No. 145, also the property known as the Barber Shop property and being parts of lots 27 and 28 in the town of Cassville, MO and also 40 acres of land known as the Orchard Place being the NE Quarter of the SW Quarter of Section 32, Twp. 23 of Range 27, subject to the lien on same. Also the East half of the SW Quarter of Section 7, also the NE Quarter of NW Quarter of Section 18, also the North Half of the NE Quarter of Section 18 all in Twp. 23 of Range 26 subject to the lien on said land. All of the above described real estate and my 15 shares of stock in the First National Bank of Cassville to be divided equally between Martha J. Beasley and Ruth Beasley share and share alike. The land in Sectin 35 in Twp. 24 of Range 29 to be sold to the very best advantage either at private of public sale for either cash or part cash and part lien to satisfy my indebtedness to the First National Bank of Cassville, MO. I hereby appoint my wife Martha J. Beasley and J. W. LeCompte as Executors of this my last will and testament without bond. In closing this my last will, I hereby commend my spirit to Almighty God. And to the good people of Cassville and Barry County, who have been so good and kind to me during my residence in Cassville and through this my last sickness, I return my heartfelt thanks. Revoking any former wills by me made, I have hereunto subscribed my name the 14th day of Feb. A. D. 1915. (signed) Layfette Beasley. The foregoing instrument was at the date thereof, signed and declared by the said Layfette Beasley to be his last will and testament in the presence of us who at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto. (Signed by) W. H. Martin and H. P. Sons. - Beasley Plot Stone - Beasley Section | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Will Phyllis Long Photos BCG and HS |
| BEASLEY, Martha Jane "Mattie" (STAFFORD ) | 1859 AR |
1940 MO |
Research Note: Research Note: Daughter of John N. Stafford and Mary Holcomb. Wife of Lafayette Beasley. - Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, Oct. 10, 1895 - Mrs. Mary Stafford, who spent the summer with her daughter, Mrs. L. Beasley, left yesterday for her home in Springdale, Ark. She was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Beasley, who are visiting relatives and attended the fair at that place. - July 8, 1905, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Misses Forest Ellis and Zole Nesbit of Fayetteville, Ark., are visiting Miss Ellis' aunt, Mrs. L. Beasley and family. - Cassville Republican, July 10, 1919 - Mrs. Mattie Beasley has returned from a visit with her brother, John Stafford, and family at Springdale, Ark. - Beasley Plot Stone - Beasley Section | Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BEASLEY, Mary Mabel | 1888 | Nov. 2, 1893 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: The Springdale News (Arkansas), November 3, 1893 - It will be sad news to the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Beasley in this vicinity to learn of the probable fatal illness of their sweet little daughter, and only child, Mabel. She was taken sick Saturday with membranous croup at her home in Cassville, MO and the skill of physicians and the watchful and tender care of loving parents and friends seems to be unavailing and her death is almost momentarily expected. Mabel has suffered greatly but she bears it uncomplainingly. Her trials are nearly ended, however, and white-winged angels are now hovering at her bed-side, only awaiting the command of the Master to attend the spirit of the sweet little one to its home above. Our sympathy goes out to the grief-stricken parents whose sorrow is almost more than they can bear. LATER: Since the above was put in type, a telegram informs us of Mabel's death which occurred yesterday evening. - The Springdale News (Arkansas), December 1, 1893 - Mary Mabel Beasley, daughter of L. and M. J. Beasley, died at the home of her parents in Cassville, MO Nov. 2nd, 1893, aged 5 years, 6 months and 7 days, leaving a vacancy in a lovely home that can never be filled. Signed, E.W. McCracken. - Beasley Plot Stone - Beasley Section | Obits Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BEASLEY, Ruth K. | 1895 | 1919 Springdale, Washington Co., AR |
Research Note: Daughter of Lafayette Beasley and Martha Jane Stafford. - Cassville Republican, April 16, 1914 - Miss Ruth Beasley who is attending Drury College at Springfield came home Thursday and spent Easter holidays with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. L. Beasley. - September 16, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Personal and Local News: Miss Ruth Beasley leaves Friday for Fayetteville, Ark., to enter the University. Miss Beasley will go to Fayetteville within a few weeks and remain during the school year. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Sept. 5, 1918 - Miss Ruth Beasley will leave the latter part of the week for Texarkana. She has accepted a position in the High School at that place. She had a choice between a position there and at Roswell, New Mex. The Roswell position offered a salary of $111 per month and the Texarkana salary of $100. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Sept. 26, 1918 - Miss Ruth Beasley is teaching Latin in the Roswell, New Mexico high school at a good salary. She was offered a position in the Texarkana, Tex., High school but on account of the climate at Roswell and a better salary offered she finally decided to go to Roswell. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, January 30, 1919 - Mrs. Mattie Beasley received a telegram Saturday evening later, informing her of the dangerous illness of her daughter, Miss Ruth Beasley, who is teaching in the High school at Roswell, New Mexico. Mrs. Beasley left Saturday night for Roswell. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Feb. 6, 1919 - The body of Miss Ruth Beasley accompanied by her mother and a nephew of Springdale, Ark., arrived in Cassville, Saturday evening. It was taken to the Beasley home. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, February 6, 1919 - Chas. A. Rose, Mr. and Mrs. Alsie Cox, Mr. and Mrs. Mase Gurley, Joe Gurley and John Balmas of Purdy attended the funeral of Miss Ruth Beasley Sunday afternoon. - Same paper: The body of Miss Ruth Beasley accompanied by her mother and a nephew of Springdale, Ark., arrived in Cassville, Saturday evening. It was taken to the Beasley home. The funeral was held from the M. E. Church South at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Denton R. Woods of Monett and interment made on the family lot in Oak Hill cemetery. A large crowd of grieved friends who had known Miss Ruth all her life attended the funeral. - Another Photo - Beasley Plot Stone - Beasley Section | Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photos BCG and HS |
| BEAUDRY, Earl Sylvester | Sept. 25, 1899 MN |
Jan. 21, 1970 | Research Note: Son of Harmidas Sylvester Beaudry and Mary Rose DeGree. He registered for the WW I Draft from Newton, Harvey Co. KS. His nearest relative was Mrs. Rosa Beaudry, his mother. | Census WWI Draft Reg. Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BEAVER, Charles W. | Jan. 14, 1875 Seligman, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 24, 1968 Springdale, AR |
SSW: Frances Loretta "Etta" - Research Note: He was a son of Christopher Columbus and Nancy Tennessee (Dunaway) Beaver and was married to Frances Hudson. In 1910 Charles W. Beaver and his wife Frances L. (Hudson) Beaver were living at home with Charles' parents, Christopher and Nancy Tennessee Beaver. They lived in Sugar Creek District of Barry County. He was age 35 and she was age 33 and they were both born in MO. A grandson, James L., was in the house, age 8/12. - Northwest Arkansas Times, September 25, 1968 - Charles W. Beaver, 93, of 409 Maple Ave., Springdale, died in Springdale, Tuesday evening following an extended illness. Born Jan. 14, 1875 in Seligman, Mo., the son of Christopher and Tennessee (Dunaway) Beaver, he was a retired business man and a member of the Central United Methodist Church. He is survived by a son, Dr. James L. Beaver of Wichita, Kan., a daughter Mrs. Virginia Smith of Springdale; two brothers, Claude of Hemet, Calif., and Clyde of Seligman; a sister, Mrs. Claude Brown of Granby, Mo.; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Nelson's Funeral Home. | Photo BCG and HS Census Donna Cooper Obit Phyllis Long |
| BEAVER, Frances Loretta "Etta" (HUDSON) | Oct. 9, 1876 AR |
July 7, 1944 | SSW: Charles W. - Research Note: She was a daughter of James Brice and Virginia E. (Frizzell) Hudson. She married Charles Beaver on Nov. 27, 1902 in Barry County, MO. | Photo BCG and HS Note Donna Cooper |
| BEAVER, Infant | June 19, 1906 Barry Co., MO |
June 19, 1906 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: Infant Son of C. W. and Etta Beaver" | Photo BCG and HS |
| BECK, Carl | June 13, 1909 Rural Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 14, 1910 Flat Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of Asa O. Beck and Lilly Loften, both born Cassville, MO. The cause of death was Croup. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| BECK, Mary Virginia (THOMAS) | Oct. 12, 1928 | No Date | SSW: William Dean "Bill" - Research Note: Daughter of Otto Thomas and Gladys Barr, both buried at Oak Hill Cemetery. Mary Virginia Thomas, age 21 from Cassville, MO, married William Dean Beck, age 22 from Monett, Lawrence Co., MO, on Dec. 1, 1949 in Benton Co., AR. | Census AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BECK, William Dean "Bill" | May 23, 1927 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Sept. 25, 2004 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Mary - Research Note: Son of Walter and Minnie Marlowe Beck. Phyllis' Note: He was a son of Walter and Minnie (Marlowe) Beck. He was a Navy veteran. He worked for Boeing Aircraft in Wichita, Kansas, and owned and operated Bill Beck Plumbing in Cassville for 40 years. He married Mary Thomas on December 1, 1949, in Bentonville, AR. - Military Stone - Inscription: "SF 3 US NAVY - WORLD WAR II" | Monett Times Sept. 28, 2004 Mary Homesley Monett Times Phyllis Long Photos BCG and HS |
| BEEBE, Lucy A. | Aug. 8, 1808 | Sept. 6, 1872 | Inscription: "My Mother's Grave" - Research Note: This stone is broken into two pieces and is off its base and flat on the ground. | Photo BCG and HS |
| BEISTLE, John Dean | Jan. 26, 1885 Eureka, Woodford Co., IL |
Oct. 14, 1978 MO |
Research Note: Son of Christopher Meredith Beistle and Effie May Gardiner. First wife was Viola Frances Bamber, given on his son's SS Claims Index. She died in 1959 Tulsa, OK and is buried there in Rose Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. Her stone has Viola Victoria (Bamber) Beistle. His second wife was Mary F. Callaghan. He registered for the WW I Draft from Oakes, ND. Nearest relative was Mrs. Viola Frances Beistle (his first wife). WW II Draft, he was in Tulsa, OK. Viola Frances Beistle would always know his address. - Another Photo | Photo Donna Cooper Draft Records Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BEISTLE, Mary Franklin (GOODMAN) (CALLAGHAN) | Mar. 31, 1902 Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC |
June 4, 1992 MO |
Inscription: "Widow of Harry L. Callaghan and John D. Beistle" - Research Note: Daughter of James Austin Goodman and Mary Frances Farabee. First husband was Harry Lillard Callaghan. Second husband was John Dean Beistle. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Photo BCG and HS |
| BELL, Ida Mae | Sept. 30, 1879 Cincinnati, Washington Co., AR |
Oct. 1, 1900 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Dau. of G. T. and A. F." - "A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled." Daughter of Elder G. T. and Amanda (Wortham) Bell. Donna's note: Betty posted that Ida Mae was born Sept. 30, 1879, stone reads Sept. 25, 1879. | Tombstone Family Records Betty Fountain Erickson Photo BCG and HS |
| BENEFIEL, Marguerite (MARTIN) (MATTHEWS) | June 28, 1906 Forest City, MO |
June 24, 1991 South Barry Co., Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Albert Martin and Anna E. Elder. She first married Lloyd L. Matthews who preceded her in death in 1953. She second married Paul Benefiel. She received her education in Forest City, MO. She lived in Oregon, MO and then in St. Joseph, MO. in 1975, she moved near Rogers, AR and in 1980 made Cassville her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister. Her son, Lloyd Allen Matthews is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BENNETT, Charles Jackson "Jay", Jr. | July 8, 1919 TX |
May 6, 1998 | SSW: Martha Virginia - Inscription: "Married Nov. 25, 1945" - Research Note: Son of Charles Jackson Bennett Sr. and Modesta L. Barnett. - Military Stone - Inscription: "S SGT US ARMY WORLD WAR II - 31ST COAST ARTILLERY BATTALION" | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photos BCG and HS |
| BENNETT, Martha Virginia (BURGE) | Aug. 2, 1924 Franklin, IN |
Feb. 18, 2012 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Charles Jackson - Inscription: "Married Nov. 25, 1945" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Carl and Jessie (Taylor) Burge. At the age of seven, her family moved to California. She graduated from Antelope Valley High School, Lancaster, California in 1942. She met the love of her life in the fall of 1941, Charles "Jay" Bennett, and became engaged soon after. He then left for four years to fight in the South Pacific during World War II. They were united in marriage in North Hollywood, California on November 25, 1945. In 1946, Jay and Martha moved to New Mexico, and for several years resided between California and New Mexico. In April of 1960 the family settled near Seligman in Barry County, Missouri where they lived on a stock ranch call "The Diamond J". In 1973 they sold the ranch and moved to a small acreage near Cassville. Jay preceded her in death on May 6, 1998. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BENNINGTON, Frederick Worth | May 31, 1877 Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
Feb. 28, 1960 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: According to Culver Funeral Home Records, published by Ted Roller, Frederick was a son of Bailey Bennington and his wife Penny Townsend. He was married and his wife's name was Laura (Lathim) Bennington (second wife) of Cassville, MO and he was age 82 at the time of his death. His closest relative was Mrs. W. S. Hutton and he was a printer. Ira's Note: Frederick Worth Bennington first married Middie Burks a daughter of William Monroe Burks and Lucy Jane (Nickle) Burks. Fred Bennington had two daughters Fredeline Bennington who married William Samuel Hutton and Irma Esther Bennington who died an infant. - March 30, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Personal and Local News: J. B. W. Bennington arrived Friday for a visit with his son, F. W. Bennington. For the past four years his home has been in Florida but he has spent the inter at Hampton, Va. He is looking well and is in general good health. - August 4, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Fred Bennington, wife and daughter left Thursday evening for Melrose, Montana, to visit his brother, Charlie Bennington and family. Fred is entitled to a months lay off and we hope that he and family many have a pleasant trip and happy visit with his brother. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, April 4, 1918 - F. W. Bennington received a letter Saturday from his brother, Clarence, from whom he had not heard and whose whereabouts the family had known nothing for ten years. He left Cassville about eighteen years ago. In his letter he asked about some of his childhood friends who have been dead for several years. The letter was written from the Hawaiian Islands. It stated that he had been in the U.S. Army quartermaster's corps since 1914 and is a corporal. - Cassville Republican, Dec. 25, 1919 - F. W. Bennington has received word of the death of his aunt, Mrs. Jennie M. Ragsdale, at Whittier, Calif. Mrs. Ragsdale died December 3, at Whittier. She was a sister of the late J. B. W. Bennington. Her home was at Greenfield for many years. During the nineties they moved to Kansas City and later to California which had been their home since. She leaves her husband, an adopted son and four sisters: Mrs. W. B. Hobbs and Mrs. Mary Patterson of Greenfield; Mrs. John Ragsdale of Whittier, Calif., and Mrs. John Backus of Independence, Kan. | Culver Funeral Home Records, by Ted Roller Donna Cooper Note Ira Nickle Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BENNINGTON, Irma Esther | Apr. 30, 1905 | July 6, 1906 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: July 14, 1906, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Died July 6, 1906, Irma Esther, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bennington of spinal meningitis, age 1 year, 2 mos., and 6 days. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. E.W. Love, on the 7th at the family residence. The remains were laid to rest in the Oak Hill Cemetery at this place. Their many friends sympathize with them in this loss. - Bottom of Stone | Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| BENNINGTON, Jonathan Bailey W. | July 17, 1844 Logan Co., OH |
Nov. 1, 1920 Ft. Lauderdale, FL |
Inscription: "Father" - Research Note: Cassville Republican, Nov. 13, 1919 - Clyde Bennington who accompanied the body of his father, J. B. W. Bennington here from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., for interment last week started Sunday evening on his return trip. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Nov. 13, 1919 - The body of J. B. W. Bennington arrived in Cassville Thursday at noon. It was taken to the home of his son, F. W. Bennington. The funeral was held at the Presbyterian church that afternoon at 2:30 o'clock conducted by Rev. Lawrence Orr of Springfield. A quartet consisting of Emory and Porter Smith, Tom Poplin and Homer Matlock sang. The body was laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery. - Cassville Republican, Nov. 13, 1919 - J. B. W. Bennington was born in Logan County, Ohio, July 17, 1844. His father a native of Ohio, was a highly educated man, devoting many years as a professor in educational work and in the practice of medicine, J. B. W. was educated at Edina, Mo., and at Monmouth, Ill. The Civil War came when he was only a lad but he espouse the cause of the Union and entered the service with Co. G. of the 37th Missouri Infantry. He was in the siege of Vicksburg and thereafter was in all of the battles in which General Sherman was engaged and was with him on the famous march to the sea. After he was discharge from the army in 1865 he returned to school. In 1868 he located in Cassville and for three years was editor of the Barry County Banner, now the Cassville Republican. From 1871 to 1881 he engaged in mining at Joplin. For three years he was in New Mexico. He then returned to Cassville in 1884 and engaged again in the newspaper work, becoming editor of the Republican. He continued in charge of the REPUBLICAN for several years. A number of years ago he moved to Montana and later to Florida where he lived when he was killed November 1. On Saturday evening, Nov. 1, he was going to the post office in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., his home, to mail a letter. He attempted to cross the railroad track ahead of an approaching train. Being old and walking with an uncertain step he failed to get across the track and was stuck by the train and killed. His body was not mutilated by nearly every bone in his body seemed to have been broken. His body was brought to his old home by his son, Clyde, who lives at West Palm Beach, for burial. Mr. Bennington was married January 24, 1871 to Miss P. H. A. Townsend of Cassville. To them six children were born, four of who are living: B. C. of West Palm Beach, Fla., F. W. of this city, C. B. of Dillon, Mont., and C. W. now in the military service and stationed in Honolulu. Mrs. Bennington died in 1914. He also leaves five sisters: Mrs. Wm. Ragsdale, Whittier, Calif., Mrs. John Ragsdale, Whittier, Calif., Mrs. John Backus, Independence, Kan., Mrs. Mary Patterson and Mrs. Wm. Hobbs, Greenfield. Mr. Bennington was a man of more than ordinary ability. He was closely connected with Barry County history for a long period of years and had a wide acquaintance through Southwest Missouri where he was respected as man of deep convictions and as one who always stood for what he thought to be just and right. - Donna's Note: The stone has that he died in 1920, which is incorrect since the paper ran his death notice in 1919. - Goodspeed's 1888 History: J. B. W. Bennington, proprietor of the Republican, of Cassville, MO, was born in Logan Co., OH, July 17, 1844. He is a son of Prof. William R. and Priscilla W. (Wall) Bennington. The father, who was of Scotch descent, was born in Adams Co., OH in 1823 He received his literary education at Xenia, OH and when a young man became a school teacher. He afterward attended college at Columbus, OH, graduating in the medical and law course. He taught school in Adams Co., OH until 1844, when he removed to Van Buren Co., IA, remaining until 1854, at which time he came to MO. Locating in Edina, Knox Co., he served as county school commissioner for six years, during which time he also edited a paper. In 1862 he enlisted in Co. G, 27th MO Infantry, as a surgeon, and July 16, 1863, was severely wounded at Jackson, MS. Being sent to the hospital soon after, he was remained until 1864, when he was discharged for disability. In 1865 he was elected mayor of Edina, but resigned the same year and removed to Greenfield, Dade Co. During the last six years of his life he was principal and proprietor of Mt. Zion Institute. He was a man of eminent ability, high esteem, and was one of the leading educators of the State. He was Scottish Rite Mason in good standing at the time of his death. His death occurred in 1876. His wife still survives, aged 62 years. She was born in 1826 in Northampton Co., NC, and is the mother of eight children, of whom J. B. W. is the eldest. He received his education at Edina, MO and Monmouth, IL and enlisted in Co. G, 27th Regiment of MO Infantry, at the same time his father enlisted. He participated in the siege of Vicksburg and all the battles after that in which Sherman was engaged, and was with the latter in his famous march to the sea. On July 28, 1865, he was discharged at St. Louis, after which he returned home, and attended school one term. In 1868, he came to Cassville, becoming a one-half partner in the Barry County Banner, with which he was connected until Mar. 1871. From that time until 1881 he was at Joplin, MO, engaged in lead and zinc mining. He is at present one of four interested in a lead and zinc prospect in the SE portion of Barry Co., which is being developed by tunneling and sinking shafts, and they are getting out fine specimens of both ores named. This is near an old Spanish working. The company are experienced miners, and think they have a big thing. In 1881 he went to New Mexico, returning to Joplin in 1883. On Jan. 20, 1884, he came back to Cassville, and resumed newspaper work, becoming editor and proprietor of the Cassville Republican on Aug. 9, 1886. His marriage with Miss P. H. A. Townsend was celebrated on Jan. 24, 1871, and to them were born following named children: Boney C., Winfred E., Hetty L., Frederick W., Charles B. and Clarence W., four of whom are alive. Mrs. Bennington is a daughter of W. G. Townsend, and was born Jan. 4, 1852, in Barry Co., MO. Both Mr. and Mrs. Bennington are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Mr. Bennington is a Republican in politics, is a charter member of Cassville Lodge of the IOOF, and a member of the Masonic fraternity and other secret societies. - Plot Stone | Online Newspapers Goodspeed's History Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BENNINGTON, Laura Rachel (LATHIM) | May 23, 1883 MO |
May 25, 1968 | Research Note: Daughter of John Henderson Lathim and Adelia P. Jones, both buried at Oak Hill Cemetery. Second wife of Frederick Worth Bennington. | Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BENNINGTON, Mittie E. (BURKS) | 1879 Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 21, 1919 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of William Monroe Burks and Lucy Jane Nickle, both buried at Oak Hill Cemetery. First wife of Frederick W. Bennington. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, February 6, 1919 - Miss Fredelene Bennington returned to Springfield Friday to assume her studies in the Springfield Business College. She had been at home for two weeks on account of the illness of her mother, Mrs. F. W. Bennington. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Feb. 27, 1919 - Mittie E. Bennington passed to her eternal home Friday morning at 6:50 o'clock, February 21, at the Springfield hospital, at the age of 39 years, 3 months and 29 days. She was taken to Springfield for an X-ray examination Thursday February 6. The operation was performed Monday, February 10 for adhesion of the stomach and intestines, a gall stone also being removed. For one week after the operation she appeared to do well. A change for the worse came on Monday of last week and she gradually grew weaker until Friday morning when in peaceful abeyance her soul answered the call for the Great Master and she passed into rest. Mrs. Bennington was born and lived her entire life in this county, most of it in this immediate community. She was married to Fred W. Bennington on December 3, 1899. To them two daughters were born, one of whom died in infancy. She leaves a husband, a daughter, Miss Fredelene, who was in the Springfield business college at the time of her mother's death, two sisters, Mrs. Alice Butler of Tulsa, Okla., and Miss Ora Burks, and a brother, Oley Burks of this city. For seventeen years she had been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and was one of its devoted members. In church, Sunday school and the women's organizations of the church she was a faithful and tireless worker. A true, faithful, tranquil minded Christian mother, wife, friend and neighbor, devoted to the highest ideals of life's responsibilities, is the monument she leaves behind. The body reached Cassville from Springfield at noon Saturday. The funeral service was held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Lawrence Orr of Springfield, pastor of the M. E. Church South in this city. Many lovely floral offerings were sent to the home and a large crowd assembled at the church to pay their last tribute of respect. Interment was made in Oak Hill cemetery. | Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BENNINGTON, Penelope "Penny" H. A. (TOWNSEND) | Jan. 4, 1852 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 16, 1914 Fort Lauderdale, FL |
Research Note: Daughter of Winford G. Townsend and Susan Logan, both buried at Oak Hill Cemetery. J. Bailey W. Bennington's obit reads that he married P. H. A. Townsend Jan. 24, 1871 in Cassville, MO. - Cassville Republican, Cassville, Thursday, April 23, 1914 - Mrs. J. B. W. Bennington of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., who some days ago suffered a stroke of paralysis, died Thursday morning, April 16, 1914. Word announcing her death was received here Thursday. She lived only four days after receiving the first stroke. Until some years ago the deceased had lived most of her life in Cassville and was the daughter of the late Winfred G. Townsend. In 1871 she was married to J. Bailey W. Bennington and to this union were born six children. The deceased was a sister of Mrs. Emma Wynn of Texas, Mrs. Levina Smith of Neosho, and Mrs. Mary Burton of this city. The body in company with her husband and two sons, Fred and Charley Bennington, is expected to arrive in Cassville for burial within a few days. | Online Newspapers Note Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BENSMAN, Isadore Joseph "Ben" | Oct. 28, 1904 OH |
Mar. 2, 1965 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Pearlie Mae - Research Note: Washburn, MO resident. Son of Joseph Anton Bensman and Rosa Bendele. First wife was Ella A. Swanson. He was a retired aircraft mechanic and had been employed for the past 20 years by the Dyna Electronic Corp. Ft. Worth, TX. | Obit Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BENSMAN, Pearlie Mae (COURSON) (JONES) (STUTZMAN) | Dec. 8, 1911 KS |
July 14, 1991 | SSW: Isadore Joseph "Ben" - Research Note: Daughter of Clarence Clyde Courson and Permellia Maude O'Neal. She married James William Jones, Roy Stutzman and Isadore Joseph Bensman. | Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BERRY, James Samuel B. | July 3, 1857 Stone Co., MO |
Oct. 25, 1925 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate reads that he was married and a retired farmer. He was a son of Patrick C. Berry, born VA, and mother's maiden name was Stone (Evaline Stone). Mrs. Berry of Cassville, MO was the informant. 1880 and 1900 Census, he is divorced. 1910 Census, his wife is Gertrude E. "Gerty". | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BERT, Elbert | Jan. 18, 1836 AL |
Jan. 25, 1898 | SSW: Malisa C. - Research Note: Son of John Bert and Nancy Langston. Enlisted in Co. L., AR 1st Cav Reg. on Aug. 16, 1862. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, June 20, 1918 - Soldiers Buried in Oak Hill Cemetery: Union Soldiers: E. Bert. | Online Newspapers Census Civil War Records Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BERT, Malisa Caroline (BLACK) | July 12, 1836 TN |
Aug. 11, 1913 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Elbert - Research Note: She was widowed and the daughter of ?? Black and ??Adcock, both born TN. Minnie Graves of Butterfield, MO was the informant. Adcock was her mother's second husband's surname. Minnie Graves was her granddaughter. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BERZIEL, James W. | 1938 | 1964 | SSW: Homer Davis and Frances E. - Research Note: Son of Frances Williams. Frances is with her parents as Frances Berziel, age 27, widowed, with sons Charles, age 4 and Jamie, age 2. Kem's Note: Jim's last name is Berziel, his mother Frances Berziel remarried Homer Davis who was killed in the war. | Photo BCG and HS Census Phyllis Long Note Kem Berziel-Phillips |
| BETHEL, Benjamin F. | Apr. 7, 1876 Newton Co., MO |
Sept. 19, 1896 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Age 20 Years" - Research Note: Son of John Bethel and his second wife Georgiana Anderson. - Cassville Republican, Sept. 24, 1896 - Report of the murder, on Sunday at Pasley, of Maud Hayes, daughter of Wash Hayes, by Benjamin Bethel of Cassville, who then committed suicide. Maude Hayes was the daughter of Isaac Washington and Phoebe A. (Morris) Hayes, born June 25, 1875 in Johnson Co., IN. She was buried at Huff Cemetery. Ben Bethel was born in Newton Co., MO, April 7, 1876 and came here with his father John Bethel and burial was at Cassville Cemetery. - Another Stone - Another Photo - Another Photo - Another Photo - Another Photo | Photos BCG and HS Online Obit Census Phyllis Long |
| BETHUNE, George Darius | Mar. 14, 1850 Buffalo, NY |
Jan. 12, 1925 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate reads that his wife was Sarah. - His wife was Katherine "Kate" Noyes. She second married John A. Carlson at age 76 in 1937, Mills Co. IA. Daughter of David Noyes and Sarah Nichols. Died in 1942 in San Diego, CA. - He was age 64 years, 9 months and 8 days old at the time of his death. His death was caused by vascular disease of he heart. His stone was recorded with a birth date of 1850 in the 1982 cemetery book done by Joan Kunkel. Lyle's note: Husband of Katherine (Noyes) Bethune and father of Dee Bethune. - October 5, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Butterfield: Geo. Bethune has built a new residence on his farm just east of town. - Same paper: Butterfield: The lighting struck and ruined a nice shade tree in Geo. Bethune's yard last week. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, January 9, 1919 - John Dawson of Wayne, Neb., is visiting his sister, Mrs. George Bethune of near Butterfield. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Personal Knowledge Lyle Bethune Online Newspapers Census IA Marriage Records CA Death Index Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BEUTERBAUGH, Fred Marshall | Feb. 4, 1920 KS |
June 20, 1981 | SSW: Mabel Elizabeth - Inscription: "Married Feb. 17, 1951" - Research Note: His wife in the 1940 Census, Washington, Washington, Kansas was Audrey, age 20 born KS. Fred M. Beuterbaugh, age 31, married Mabel E. Honeycutt, age 24, on Feb. 17, 1951 in Miller Co., AR. Both gave residence as Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX. - Military Stone - Inscription: "PVT US ARMY WORLD WAR I" - Another Photo - Another Military Stone Photo | AR Married Index Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Photos BCG and HS |
| BEUTERBAUGH, Mabel Elizabeth (HONEYCUTT) | Oct. 22, 1926 Northfork, Baxter Co., AR |
Oct. 16, 2000 Jenkins, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Fred Marshall - Inscription: "Married Feb. 17, 1951" - Research Note: Daughter of Elizabeth Honeycutt, She married Fred Beuterbaugh, and he preceded her in death in 1981. Her father might have been George Honeycutt. - Another Photo | Monett Times Oct. 17, 2000 Mary Homesley Photo Donna Cooper Photo BCG and HS |
| BEVER, George | Nov. 12, 1903 | May 10, 1987 | Research Note: Son of George Alvey Bever and Eva D. Linville. His wife was Lesta May. - Bever Plot Stone | Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BEVER, Lesta May | Jan. 13, 1907 | Feb. 28, 1996 | Research Note: Wife of George Bever. - Bever Plot Stone | Photo BCG and HS |
| BIGGS, Walter "Rex" | July 10, 1931 Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
May 15, 2015 Bentonview Health Care, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Wayne and Charlotte (Jackson) Biggs. He was united in marriage to Mary Croach and to this union one son was born. Mary preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his parents and one brother, Leo Biggs. On March 19, 1999, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, he married Carolyn Sue (Smith) Mills. Rex received his education at Stella, Missouri, where he graduated from high school. During the Korean War he served in the United States Navy and Marines as a corpsman from 1950 until 1954. He attended Joplin Junior College. Most of his adult life was spent working as a salesman and was employed several years for Aramark in Joplin, Missouri. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| BINGHAM, William Charles | Dec. 8, 1856 Johnson Co., KS |
Mar. 22, 1922 Flat Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: William was divorced and listed as a son of Elijah Bingham and mother's maiden name was Arnold, both born KY. A. H. Lowe of Cassville, MO was the informant. According to census records, he was born in 1866 not 1856. There is no birth date on the death certificate. He was married to Mary Rosetta Baucom. | Photo BCG and HS Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long |
| BLACK - THREE ON THE GROUND | BLACK ON GROUND | ON GROUND - BLACK? | This stone is broken off from the base due to vandalism. The name of the person inscribed is face down on the ground. - Stone on the ground | Photos BCG and HS |
| BLACK, Charles Monroe | Aug. 12, 1906 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 11, 1959 St. Luke's Hosp., Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO |
SSW: Nadine A. - Research Note: Son of James F. Black and Gertrude Hilton. His wife was Nadine Black and she was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BLACK, Edith (COTTRELL) | Dec. 20, 1910 MO |
May 5, 1999 Harris Co., TX |
Research Note: She is buried next to Silas J. Cottrell and Bertha (Ethridge) (Cottrell) Johnson, her parents. | Census TX Death Index Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BLACK, Fannie | 1861 | 1897 | Research Note: Daughter of William C. Black and Sally A. Fenix, both buried at Washburn Prairie Cemetery. | Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BLACK, Gary Ray | June 29, 1943 Bancroft, Kossuth Co., IA |
Apr. 19, 1989 | Research Note: Final rites for a former Burt man, Gary Ray Black, 45, were held at the First Baptist Church in Cassville, MO. Mr. Black died Apr. 19 after a lingering illness. He was the son of Stanley Black and Harriet Schrader, and grew up and attended school in Burt where he graduated from the Burt High School in 1961. Following graduation, he entered the military service receiving his basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Later he was stationed at Percida, CA and Corvalles, OR doing radar work. Upon completion of his military duties, he was employed for a time as an inspector for Conway Trucking in Oregon before moving to MO with his family where he operated a dairy farm, and raised coon hound dogs as a hobby. He was the owner of the Night Champion Male Coon Hound of SW MO. For the past several years, he served as a mechanic for a car dealer in Cassville. Survivors include his wife Yolanda, a step-son and a step-daughter. He was preceded in death by his mother and one sister, Mary Helen Evans. - Military Stone - Inscription: "SP 4 US ARMY - VIETNAM" | Williamson Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photos BCG and HS |
| BLACK, Genevieve (MCCLURE) | June 27, 1923 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
Dec. 28, 2011 Red Rose Health and Rehab., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: William Herbert - Research Note: She was the daughter of Martin E. and Lula (Lamberson) McClure. On March 5, 1942, in Monett, Missouri, she was united in marriage to William H. Black, who preceded her in death on November 14, 1988. Also preceding her in death were her parents, three brothers and one sister. Genevieve grew up and received her education at Rocky Comfort, where she graduated from high school. She was a life-long resident of this area and was a homemaker. Since 1946 she had made her home in Cassville. - Another Photo | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Photo BCG and HS |
| BLACK, George E. | July 20, 1908 | Sept. 1, 1972 | No Data | Photo BCG and HS |
| BLACK, Gertrude "Gertie" (HILTON) | Aug. 11, 1884 Crane, Stone Co., MO |
June 9, 1959 Bothwell Hosp., Sedalia, Pettis Co., MO |
SSW: James Fred - Research Note: Culver's Funeral Home records have listed that her husband was James Fred Black. Isaac Taylor Hilton was her father's name and her mother was Martha Susan Williams. Clinton Black was her closest relative and he was the informant on the death certificate. Rev. Raymond Black preached her funeral and she was 74 years old. - Jan. 3, 1903, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Fred Black and Miss Gertie Hilton had a runaway near C. W. William's residence, 2 miles out on the Springfield road, one night last week. No serious damage. - May 18, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Personal and Local News: Mrs. John Bubler of Enid, Okla., is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. F. Black. - May 25, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Personal and Local News: Mrs. Flora Buhler, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. J. F. Black went to Crane Tuesday for a visit with relatives. | Photo BCG and HS Culver's Funeral Home, V. 8, P. 93, by Ted Roller Donna Cooper Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| BLACK, James Fred | Feb. 2, 1883 Barry Co., MO |
May 29, 1959 Boswell Hosp., Sedalia, Pettis Co. , MO |
SSW: Gertrude - Research Note: Culver's Funeral Home listed that James Monroe Black was his father and that Rhoda Hutchens was his mother. He was married and Gertie Hilton was given as his wife's name. Rev. Raymond Black preached his funeral and he was 76 years old. The cause of death was cardiac stand still. He had lived a lifetime in Barry County. Clinton Black of Sedalia, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - October 5, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican - J. F. Black has purchased a new Remington typewriter. - January 16, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Fred Black has resigned his position as deputy collector and has purchased and taken charge of the meat shop and grocery store of his father, J. M. Black. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, January 9, 1919 - Clarence Cox who arrived Monday to take the place of assistant cashier in the First National Bank to succeed J. F. Black, has been located lately near Nashville, Tenn. He has had eight years experience in banking and is highly recommended as an efficient young man. He has held positions in the banks at Seligman. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, January 30, 1919 - J. F. Black got a letter from A. G. Black in California and he had a letter from his son in France a few days ago and is all right. They had not heard from him since September. That was good news to them for they had almost given him up as they had not heard from him in so long. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, May 15, 1919 - The REPUBLICAN is informed by J. F. Black, private secretary of Congressman McPherson that the weekly directory they receive from the war department states this week that the 88th Division is released for return to the United States. - Cassville Democrat, Jan. 31, 1920 - J. F. Black bought the Claud Hessee residence in this city of the Leonard heirs, recently. - Cassville Democrat, October 16, 1920 - DORT car with starter for sale or trade, cash or time. A bargain, J. F. Black. | Photo BCG and HS Culver's Funeral Home, V. 8, P. 91, by Ted Roller Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| BLACK, James Frederick II | Jan. 27, 1938 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
July 28, 2011 Overland Park Med. Center, Overland Park, KS |
Research Note: Photo of stone at findagrave.com, SSW: Sandra Sue. - James "Jim" Frederick Black, II, 73, of Gardner, Kan., passed away July 28, 2011, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Funeral services were Monday at Bruce Funeral Home, Gardner, Kan. He was born Jan. 27, 1938, at his grandparents' home in Cassville to Clinton Frederick and Imogene (Tabor) Black. His paternal grandparents, James Frederick "Fred" and Gertrude Mabel (Hilton) Black played an integral part in his life. Jim married Sandra Sue Lynch on June 21, 1958, in Sedalia. He was a District Level Manager for AT and T out of KCMO for 42 years, retiring in 1998. He was also the "Mad Scientist" and he did Tech Service for the Fairway Police Dept. He served in the Civil Air Patrol. He was a member of the Platte Woods United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and parents. | Photo BCG and HS |
| BLACK, James Monroe | Nov. 27, 1850 Hamilton Co., TN |
Dec. 4, 1932 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Rhoda A. - Research Note: Son of Jane Sellers Miller and William M. E. Black. - April 18, 1903, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Meat market open on Sunday, only at the following hours: 6 to 9 a.m., and 5 to 6 p.m. - J. M. Black and Son - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Nov. 14, 1918 - J. M. Black was taken suddenly ill Wednesday morning with an attack of indigestion. He was stricken while going from his place of business on the north side of the square to the court house and fell. Parties seeing him fall gave him assistance and took him to his home in a car and Wednesday at noon he was resting better. | Online Newspapers Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BLACK, Lewis | Feb. 9, 1882 | Mar. 10, 1903 | SSW: Minnie (his sister) - Research Note: Son of William C. Black and Sally A. Fenix, both buried at Washburn Prairie Cemetery. | Note Donna Cooper Census Phyllis Long |
| BLACK, Marlene Sue | Sept. 12, 1935 | Sept. 12, 1935 | Research Note: Daughter of Clinton Frederick and Imogene (Tabor) Black. | Note Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BLACK, Mary Ann (HAYES) | Sept. 21, 1855 Tishomingo Co., MS |
Mar. 27, 1935 MO |
SSW: Zachariah Taylor - Research Note: Her son's death certificate gives her maiden name. Daughter of Mary Jane (Smith) (Hayes) Lee, buried at Oak Hill Cemetery. Her father died in the Civil War. - Miami Daily News Record, Mar. 29, 1935 - Mrs. Z. T. Black Dies: Funeral services were conducted Thursday morning at the home of J. M. Black of Sulpher Bend district for Mrs. Z. T. Black by the Rev. John W. Elliott. Mary Ann Hayes was born in Tishomingo Co., MS Sept. 21, 1855, and passed away at the home of her son James M. Black of Sulphur Bend district on Mar. 27, at the age of 79 years, 6 months and 6 days from a lingering illness. When a small child she came with her mother, two sisters and a brother to the state of MO. All preceded her in death except one sister, Mrs. Martha Ellen Hutchens of Cassville, MO. She was married to Z. T. Black, July 1, 1871 at Cassville. To this union were born five children, four boys and one girl. One son who preceded her in death was Purly Black who died Jan. 16, 1916, and her husband passed away, Aug. 19, 1922. She leaves to mourn her departure three sons and one daughter, Mrs. John C. Lauderdale, James M. Black and Riley Black, all of Fairland, OK and T. T. Black of Cassville; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Her body was taken to Cassville, Friday where burial was made in Oak Hill cemetery. She professed faith in Christ at 40 years of age and her preference of religion was Baptist. she lived up to her faith until the last hours. The Lane Funeral Home was in charge. - Mother's Obit | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo BCG and HS Obit Phyllis Long |
| BLACK, Mary Frances "Fannie" (EDMONDSON) (HENLEY) | Mar. 6, 1877 GA |
Feb. 28, 1976 MO |
SSW: Purley - Research Note: Daughter of George Cleveland Edmondson and Martha Ann Hipp, Mary F. Edmondson, age 22, married Purley Black, age 22, on Dec. 17, 1899 in Barry Co., MO. M. F. Black, age 40, married Julius H. Henley, age 35, on Aug. 13, 1918 in Washington Co., AR. Widowed in the 1930 census living with her brother Clifford and family. - September 1, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Mrs. Fanny Black and her sisters Misses Flora and Addie Edmondson, accompanied Edgar Evans to his home at Greenwood, Mo., Monday in his car to visit their sister, Mrs. Evans and family this week. | Photo BCG and HS Donna Cooper Online Newspapers MO Marriage Records AR Marriage Index Census Phyllis Long |
| BLACK, Minnie Ophelia "Pat" | Mar. 16, 1873 Rural Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 18, 1893 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Lewis (her brother) - Research Note: Daughter of William C. Black and Sally A. Fenix, both buried at Washburn Prairie Cemetery. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Dec. 21, 1893 - Died, Monday, Dec. 18, 1893, at 1 o'clock a. m., Minnie Ophelia Black, age 20 years, 8 months, and 2 days. "Pat" as she was familiarly called by her school mates, was born two miles north of Cassville where she passed her childhood. Coming to Cassville with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William C. Black, she made many friends during the years of her residence here, and the same is true of her later life at Purdy and Washburn, where she died. Her demise was the more startling as it was so unexpected, she being in the best of health, and a few days before, and in the bloom of youth, but six days of pneumonia ended all. During her sickness she said, "I am going home. I want you all to get ready and go with me." She professed religion in August 1892 in Washburn, during the revival there. She leaves her parents, brothers and sisters, together with many friends to mourn their loss. May we all meet her in the sweet home above. The remains were buried in the Cassville Cemetery Thursday from the residence of Mr. J. M. Black. | Online Newspapers Census Phyllis Long |
| BLACK, Nadine A. (AULT) | May 1, 1905 Southwest City, MO |
July 19, 1993 MO |
SSW: Charles Monroe - Research Note: Daughter of James C. Ault and Bertha Arnhart. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BLACK, Purley | Aug. 5, 1872 Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 17, 1916 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Mary Frances "Fannie" - Research Note: His death certificate listed him as a merchant. His father was given as Taylor Black, born TN, and his mother was given as Mary Ann Hayes, born MS. He was married and La Grippe was listed as the cause of death. Mrs. M. F. Black of Cassville was listed as the informant. - Cassville Republican, Jan. 20, 1916 - Young Business Man Succumbs to Pneumonia: Pearly Black, one of Cassville's enterprising young business men, died at 8 o'clock, Monday morning, January 19, of pneumonia, at the age of 43 years, 5 months and 12 days. Mr. Black attended the big supper and exercises at the W. O. W. hall on Monday night, January 10. Being one of the most enthusiastic members of the local Camp, he took an active part in the exercises of the evening and worked until late into the night in doing all in his power to make the occasion a success. Tuesday he complained of not being well and Tuesday night went home with an attack of lagrippe which developed into a severe attack of catarrhal pneumonia. He seemed to be doing fairly well until the last of the week when his condition grew more serious. His death early Monday morning brought to the citizens of Cassville and surrounding community a shock of grief as many of them hardly knew that he was sick until they heard that he had passed away. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home conducted by Rev. L. R. Lamb, music by the choir of the Baptist Church. The members of the Cassville Lodge of A. F. and A. M. and of W. O. W. Camp No. 108, formed in procession at their respective halls and marched in a body to the home and accompanied the casket to the cemetery. There the beautiful funeral ceremony of the Masonic Lodge was used, both orders participating in the deposit of the evergreens in the grave. Pearly Black was born northeast of Cassville about three miles on Flat Creek, Aug. 8, 1872. He was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Black of this city. He had lived about Cassville nearly all of his life for several years and had been one of this city's successful business men. He was the proprietor of Black's Cafe on North Main street and had made a success of his business. By industry, good management and maintaining at all times a strictly up-to-date place of business, his business grew from a very small to a very substantial business. He was married to Miss Fannie Edmondson, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Edmondson east of Cassville, Dec. 17, 1899. The principal part of their married life has been spent in the community. Only a short time ago they had built a modern home and were living comfortably. He leaves a wife, father, and mother, three brothers, Bud, Tweed and Riley, and one sister, Mrs. Corum Lauderdale, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his untimely death. He was a member of the Masonic lodge, a member of the W. O. W. and Woodman Circle. In each of the latter orders he carried $1,000 insurance. | Death Certificate Online Obit Donna Cooper Photo BCG and HS |
| BLACK, Rhoda Ann (HUTCHINS) | Mar. 3, 1851 NC |
June 6, 1932 Cassville, Flat Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO |
SSW: James Monroe - Research Note: Daughter of Elizabeth Talbert and John Benjamin Hutchins. - Her father is given as John B. Hutchins, born NC, and her mother as Talbott, with no place of birth on her death certificate. J. M. Black is given as her husband's name. The cause of death was given as premature senility, chronic colitis and nephritis. Monroe Black married Rhoda Hutchens/Hutchins on Mar. 31, 1872 in Barry Co., MO. - June 6, 1903, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Mrs. Hutchens was visited last week by her daughters, Mrs. Rhoda Black of Cassville and Mrs. Elizabeth Jones of Lohmersburg. - February 13, 1909, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Mrs. J. M. Black of this city and Mrs. W. P. Jones of Lohmersburg, have been attending their mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Hutchens at Pioneer, who is sick. She is 82 years old. She is the widow of the late John B. Hutchens, a highly respected citizen of this county, during life. | Photo BCG and HS Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| BLACK, Stella R. (BRYANT) | Aug. 12, 1885 Barry Co., MO |
May 30, 1955 Cassville Comm. Hosp., Cassville Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Tweed Tilman - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that John William Bryant was her father and Elizabeth Hadley was her mother. She was married and T. T. Black was given as her husband's name. She was a diabetic and cause of death was given as a gastric hemorrhage. - Father's Obit | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo BCG and HS |
| BLACK, Tweed Tillman | Jan. 21, 1876 Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 22, 1959 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Stella - Research Note: Son of Taylor Black and Mary Ann Hayes. Mrs. Ruth Bryant of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BLACK, William Herbert | Nov. 14, 1915 | Nov. 14, 1988 | SSW: Genevieve - Research Note: Son of Benjamin Jacob Black and Josie Alberta (Sears) (Black) Long . - Another Photo | Photo Donna Cooper Photo BCG and HS |
| BLACK, Zachariah Taylor | Mar. 16, 1849 TN |
Aug. 16, 1922 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Mary A. - Research Note: His death certificate reads that William M. Black was his father, born in TN and Jane Miller born in TN as his mother. Mary Anne Black was given as his wife's name. He was age 73 years, 4 months and 24 days old at the time of his death. The doctor stated he last saw him on the 19th, but he was buried on the 17th. The cemetery book done by Joan Kunkel in 1982 listed his birth as Mar. 20, 1849 and the death date on his stone as Aug. 9, 1922, which is incorrectly stated. J. M. Black of Cassville was the informant on his death certificate. Donna's Note: The stone reads that he was born Mar. 20, 1849 and died Aug. 19, 1922. - July 23, 1896, Cassville Republican - Taylor Black will give $2.59 reward for the return of information that finds him possession of two bird dogs. The female is red and white with leopard spots. The other a male pup abut 6 months old, entirely red. Dogs or information may be given to him, south of Cassville, or left at this office. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BLALACK, Ida L. (ABERNATHY) | Apr. 1900 Barry Co., MO |
1993 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: James Alvin - Research Note: She was the daughter of Elizabeth Dora (Haddock) and Harrison Orville Abernathy. | Note Donna Cooper Photo BCG and HS |
| BLALACK, James Alvin | Mar. 11, 1893 Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 19, 1970 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Ida - Research Note: Ida and Alvin Blalack had a Chevrolet Dealership in Cassville, MO, for a number of years. He was a son of George W. Blalack and his first wife Ziley J. Hubbs. He was married to Ida Abernathy and he had lived all his life in Barry Co., MO. The funeral was held at the United Methodist Church in Cassville. His wife Ida was the informant on the death certificate. | Photo BCG and HS Culver's Funeral Home, V. 14, P. 40, by Ted Roller Donna Cooper Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| BLANK, Christopher Michael | Aug. 14, 1971 Cameron Co., TX |
July 2, 1989 MO |
Inscription: "In Loving Memory" - Research Note: Son of Michael Edward Blank and Sandra Marie Sizemore. | TX Birth Index Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BLANKENSHIP, Edgar Loyd, Dr. | Feb. 22, 1888 Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 6, 1960 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: According to Culver Funeral Home Records, published by Ted Roller, Edgar was married and he was a dentist. His wife's name was Sarah Frances (Bayless) Blankenship. His closest relative was Dr. Gene Blankenship and his father's name was John Blankenship. His mother's name was Mellie Stansberry. Dr. Gene Blankenship of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Blankenship Plot Stone | Culver Funeral Home, By Ted Roller Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo BCG and HS |
| BLANKENSHIP, Eugene Morris | Aug. 14, 1917 MO |
Nov. 22, 1971 At Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: MISSOURI CAPT 206 HOSP SHIP COM - WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Son of Edgar Lloyd Blankenship and Sarah Frances Bayless. His wife was Gertrude Louise Elsner and she was the informant on the death certificate. - Blankenship Plot Stone | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photos BCG and HS |
| BLANKENSHIP, Gertrude "Trudy" Louise (ELSNER) | Feb. 5, 1921 Belleville, WI |
Jan. 17, 2002 Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Jacob and Louise (Hein) Elsner, married Gene Blankenship in September of 1943, and he preceded her in death November 22, 1971, Army Veteran WWII - Nurse. - Blankenship Plot Stone - Another Photo | Monett Times Jan. 18, 2002 Mary Homesley Photos BCG and HS |
| BLANKENSHIP, John Rite | Nov. 8, 1862 Corsicana, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 30, 1920 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Father" - Research Note: Son of Lorenzo Jackson Blankenship and Martha Ann Garrison. His wife was Melcenia Elizabeth "Mellie" Stansbury. - Cassville Republican, Jan. 7, 1921 - John R. Blankenship died at his home in this city, Dec. 30, 1920, following an illness of several years, at the age of 58 years, 1 month and 22 days. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Christian church, conducted by the pastor Eld. C. F. Rose , of Springfield. John R. was born at Corsicana, November 8, 1862, and was a son of the late Lorenzo J. and Martha Blankenship, who came to this county in 1851 and located at Cassville where Mr. Blankenship built a carding mill and operated it for four years. In 1855 he moved to Corsicana and there went into the carding mill and flour mill business. John R. assisted his father in this business for many years and later operated a mill at Corsicana himself. Later he sold his mill and bought a farm east of Corsicana which he improved and put into a high state of cultivation and which was his home until his health failed. He then sold his farm and moved to Eldorado Springs where he hoped to regain his health but no permanent improvement was obtained from treatment there. Last spring he bought property in Cassville and moved here where he would be near his children. He had consulted specialists at St. Louis and Kansas City and his local physicians had done everything in their power for his relief. His family gave him every attention and had for months devoted much of there time to his comfort. He married in 1885 to Miss Mellie E. Stansbury of Newton county. To them six children were born, five of whom are living: Dr. E. L. Blankenship of this city; Herbert R. of Purdy; Ruis of Monett and Misses Velma And Vera who are still at home. Mr. Blankenship had been a member of the Christian church for a number of years and was a good citizen. In addition to his widow and children, he leaves two brothers, U. G. of Butler and J. E.; and one sister, Mrs. P. E. Horine of this city. - Blankenship Plot Stone | Obit Phyllis Long Photos BCG and HS |
| BLANKENSHIP, Mellie Elizabeth (STANSBURRY) | May 24, 1865 Centerville, IA |
Nov. 28, 1945 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: Her husband was John Rite Blankenship according to her death certificate. She was a daughter of Samuel Stansburry, born Crab Orchard, KY, and Eliza Stapp, born Mason City, IA. Mrs. Clyde Stubblefield was the informant. - Blankenship Plot Stone | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photos BCG and HS |
| BLANKENSHIP, Sarah Frances (BAYLESS) | Sept. 15, 1890 Barry Co., MO |
July 1981 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of James M. Bayless and Maggie E. Morris, both buried at King Cemetery. She is buried next to Dr. Edgar L. Blankenship, DDS. Frances Bayless married Edgar L. Blankenship on Oct. 18, 1911 in Carthage, Jasper Co., MO. - Wheaton Journal - Cassville, MO. - Services for Mrs. Francis Blankenship, 90, 401 Gravel St., who died at 10:00 p.m. at her home after a lengthy illness, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Axley's Culver Chapel. Brother Jim Walker will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Cassville. Born Sept. 15, 1890, near Purdy, Mrs. Blankenship had resided in Cassville since 1913, the year she became a member of the First Baptist Church of Cassville. On Oct. 18, 1911, she was married to Dr. E. L. Blankenship at Pierce City. He died in January 1960. - Blankenship Plot Stone | Photo BCG and HS Online Obit MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| BLANKENSHIP, Vera Allene | Apr. 27, 1907 Barry Co., MO |
June 10, 1922 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Baby" - Research Note: According to her death certificate she was age 15 yrs, 1 month, 13 days when she died. She was a daughter of John F. Blankenship, born Barry Co., MO, and Mellie Stansburry, born IA. - Blankenship Plot Stone | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photos BCG and HS |
| BLISS, Forrest Farrar | Oct. 31, 1870 London, OH |
Sept. 16, 1952 1600 Townsend, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Rose G. - Research Note: Culver's Funeral Home records read that his father was Charles Bliss and his mother was Mary Farrar. Rose Bliss was his wife and the informant on the death certificate. He was an Extension worker for the US Government and the cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage with terminal bronchial pneumonia. His funeral was at the Baptist Church with Verdayne Dodson of Cassville, MO, as the minister. He first married Nellie May Wilson and second Rose Goda - First wife's Obit: The Carnegie Herald, Carnegie, OK, Jan. 21, 1920 - Nellie May Bliss was born at Pleasant Plain, Iowa, May 18, 1872. She was married to Forrest F. Bliss at Alta Vista, Kans., Feb. 22, 1894. To this union were born a son, Morgan E. Bliss, and a daughter, Elouise E. Bliss. The conversion of the deceased occurred in the year 1897 at the Peters Creek school house. She became a member of the Valley Falls Baptist church and remained a devoted Christian throughout life. Death occurred December 22, 1919, at the home in Wakuala, S.D., aged 47 years, eight months and five days. There remain to mourn her the husband, a son and daughter, the mother and father, five brothers, two sisters and a host of friends. The body was brought to Valley Falls, Kansas, for burial. The funeral was held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Bliss here last Friday afternoon, Rev. J.W. Barclay, pastor of the Baptist church, conducting the services in the presence of a number of relatives and friends. The interment was in the Farrar cemetery. The brothers and sisters from abroad who attended the funeral of Mrs. Forrest F. Bliss here last Friday were Mrs. H. L. Woodard of Council Grove, Kan.; Mrs. W. T. Gleason of Lebo, Kan.; Geo. Wilson of Herrington, Kan.; Wm. Wilson of Alta Vista, Kan.; Mrs. Lou Delehant, aunt, and J. E. Farrar, uncle, of Kansas City, MO. - Forrest F. Bliss, age 51, married Rose Goda, age 40, on Jan. 21, 1921 in Corson Co., SD. | Photo BCG and HS Culver's Funeral Home, V. 5, P. 56, by Ted Roller Donna Cooper Death Certificate Census Obit SD Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| BLISS, Rose G. (GODA) | May 8, 1880 | 1964 | SSW: Forrest F. - Research Note: Daughter of Herman G. Goda and Wilhelmina "Minnie" Goenowein. Forrest F. Bliss, age 51, married Rose Goda, age 40, on Jan. 21, 1921 in Corson Co., SD. | Census SD Marriage Records SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BLOOMER, Francis Ruth | Oct. 3, 1903 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 4, 1917 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was a daughter of William Jasper Bloomer, born KY and Zuma Bloomer, born Barry Co., MO, according to her death certificate. She was accidentally crushed by a railway car. - Obit - HOME WRECKED BY RUNAWAY CARS - Miss Ruth Bloomer Killed When Cars Crash Into Home. Other Members Of Family Escape. - At eight-thirty o'clock a happy home with the mother and her three children seated about her, two at the table preparing their school lessons and the other at the piano, at nine o'clock their home wrecked and one of the bright faced, happy girls a corpse, is the tragic and distressing experience which fell to Mrs. Zuma Bloomer and her family in this city on Thursday evening, October 4. As suddenly as an earthquake, two runaway, heavily loaded freight cars struck an empty box car on a switch track at the Cassville Mill and Power Co. and plowed directly across the street and crashed the box car into the home of Mrs. Zuma Bloomer wrecking the home, an eight room residence, and killing the older daughter, Miss Ruth, aged 14 years. Mrs. Bloomer, son, Laverne, and daughter, Willie, escaped with slight injuries. Thursday evening the C. and W. made its regular run to Exeter at 5:40 o'clock. There were a number of freight cars loaded with crushed rock ballast to be taken by the train to Exeter. Not all of the cars could be taken in one trip. A part of them were taken. Upon arriving at Exeter it was found that Frisco passenger train No. 3 was late. While waiting, the engine was brought back to Cassville to take the remaining loaded freight cars to Exeter. The engine with the train and crew returned and started with the cars for Exeter and found upon reaching the hill, out of Exeter about 3/4 mile, that the engine would not be able to pull the load over. There they left two loaded cars and took the others into Exeter, returning within a few minutes for the two cars left on the hill. Upon returning for the two cars, when the engine bumped into them to couple the coupling failed to hold, this started the loaded cars down the grade toward Cassville, Joe Ayers, conductor of the C. and W. climbed on one of the cars and tried to check them by the use of the break but could not do so. He rode the cars for about a mile and then jumped from them. The engine followed for some distance in an effort to complete the coupling. The fireman phoned from the Chas. Weatherly home to J. C. Henry in Cassville to close the switch which had been left open but Mr. Henry could not be reached in time. The two loaded cars swept down the grade to Cassville acquiring a great momentum. They swept around the curve on the Mill switch and struck the empty boxcar and plunged it from the mill across the street in an instant into the Bloomer home some eighty feet from the end of the switch. The house was wrecked and most all of the furniture ruined. The family, Mrs. Bloomer and her three children were seated about a table in the dining room where the children usually prepared their lessons each evening for school. Ruth had returned only a few minutes before from the home of Maud Trolinger where they had been planning for the school exercises to be held the next day. She was seated at the table studying when the tragedy occurred. She was caught beneath the debris and her body was found with difficulty. Physicians who examined her say that she must have received the full force of the impact as there was every indication of concussion of the brain and the spine. She never regained consciousness and soon passed away. An inquest was held before justice of the peace H. P. Sons Friday. The jury composed of W. O. Black, Arthur Erwin, C. H. Hadley, C. W. Williams, H. O. Abernathy and W. H. Martin, rendered the following verdict: "We the jury find that Ruth Bloomer came to her death by being crushed under the debris of a wrecked building, which wreck was caused by the negligence of the Cassville and Western Railway Co. in not having the necessary safety appliances." Francis Ruth Bloomer was born in Cassville Oct. 3, 1903 and died on Oct 4, 1917. She was the oldest daughter of Mrs. Zuma Bloomer, who for a number of years has been a teacher in the Cassville school, and who is the widow of the late William J. Bloomer, one of this county's most prominent citizens. Ruth was a member of the freshman class of the Cassville High school. She was an excellent pupil and beloved by teachers and classmates who are deeply grieved over the awful tragedy. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. from the Baptist church, conducted by Rev. J. T. Brattin. Ten girls, her classmates acted as flower girls. Interment was made in the Oak Hill cemetery. | Online Obit Donna Cooper Death Certificate Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BLOOMER, William Jasper | Feb. 14, 1862 KY |
Aug. 20, 1904 MO |
Research Note: Son of John J. Bloomer and Zelpha Thompson. His wife was Zuma Bloomer according to his daughter's obituary and death certificate. - William J. Bloomer married Zuma Talbert on Oct. 11, 1900 in Barry Co., MO. - March 29, 1890, Cassville Republican - Capps Creek Items: W. J. Bloomer will teach at the Eden district; W. Mac Bloomer at the Birkes; C. W. Bredlinger at the Talbert; W. F. Horrall at Shady Grove; Miss Campbell at Hineman; B. Rittenhouse at the Hudson and there are three districts to hear from yet. - July 23, 1904, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - W. J. Bloomer of Cassville, Tim Montgomery of Washburn, Scott Barr of Corsicana, Pat Martin of Monett, and Arthur Hilton of Scholten attended the Democratic State Convention as delegates this week. - September 3, 1904, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Dr. Northcutt, W. B. Adcock, Harry Windes, and P. S. Myers, of Washburn attended the funeral of W. J. Bloomer Tuesday. | Death Certificate Online Obit Online Newspapers MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BLOOMER, Zuma (TALBERT) | Sept. 25, 1876 Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 13, 1966 West Memphis, AR |
Research Note: Zuma was a daughter of David and Ruth Frances (Sallee) Talbert. She married William Jasper Bloomer, Oct. 11, 1900, in Barry Co., MO - In 1917, a runaway box car jumped the tracks at the switch, East of Main Street, in Cassville, MO, and demolished the Bloomer residence. The Bloomer's lived in an eight-room house near the Cassville Milling and Power Company, located near the intersection of 9th and East Street. In the house was Zuma Bloomer, a widow mother of three, a son William Bloomer and two daughters. One of the daughters, Ruth, was killed when the runaway box car came through the house. Mrs. Zuma Bloomer was a teacher in the Cassville School Verdana. - March 18, 1905, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Born to Mrs. W. J. Bloomer a beautiful daughter. We trust and hope that she may grow to womanhood and be a blessing to her esteemed mother. - October 7, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Seligman News: Mrs. Zuma Bloomer returned home Thursday from a hospital in Kansas City where she had been for four weeks a result of an operation. She is recovering nicely and will soon be able for her work as teacher in the Cassville School. She was met Thursday at Monett by her brother, James Talbert, who accompanied her home. - October 28, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Local and Personal News: Thomas J. Talbert of Columbia spent Sunday in Cassville with his father, Dave Talbert and brother, James, and sister, Mrs. Zuma Bloomer. He had been attending farmer's meetings and lecturing in this part of the state and ran over for the week end with home folks. - November 24, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Mrs. Zuma Bloomer who has been teaching in the Cassville school for many years, has resigned to accept a position with the State Board of Agriculture at Columbia. Her many friends wish her success, happiness and good health in her new home, where she will reside in the future. - Cassville Democrat, March 27, 1920 - Zuma Bloomer vs. Cassville and Western Railroad Co., and Joe Ayers; judgment for $1,000 for plaintiff. - Talbert Family History | Photo BCG and HS Note Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| BLYTHE, Amy Jewell (HUDSON) | Dec. 4, 1897 Cato, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 15, 1981 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: William Clinton - Inscription: "Married Dec. 12, 1921" - Research Note: Mrs. Amy Blythe, 83, of Cassville, Missouri, died at 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday April 15, 1981, at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, MO, after a long illness. Born December 4, 1897, near Jenkins, MO, to George Alexander and Rebecca Jane (Doty) Hudson. On December 12, 1921, she was united in married to William Clinton Blythe, who died August 15, 1975. Amy had resided the past 60 years in Cassville, MO. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Surviving are two sons, Lavern Blythe and Larry Blythe, both of Cassville; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services were held at 2:30 p.m. Friday April 17, 1981 at the Williamson Chapel, Cassville, MO. | Williamson Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BLYTHE, Clinton Lavern | Apr. 4, 1924 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 7, 1990 | SSW: Shirley Lee - Research Note: He was son of William Clinton and Amy Jewell (Hudson) Blythe. Laverne Blythe, age 20, first married Alice Irene Jackson, age 20, on Mar. 11, 1944 in Benton Co., AR. She is buried at Westlake Village, Los Angeles Co., CA and died in 1986. | Mother's Obit SS Claims Index AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| BLYTHE, Larry Hudson | Mar. 29, 1931 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 8, 2011 Veteran's Home, Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Wilma Sue Hawk - Inscription: "Married Oct. 20, 1949" - Research Note: He was son of William Clinton and Amy Jewell (Hudson) Blythe. He was a lifelong Cassville resident and was a 1949 graduate of Cassville High School. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army Dental Corps from 1952 to 1954. Upon his discharge from the military service he began his ownership and operation of Blythe Grocery in Cassville for seven years. In 1961, he built Cassville Bowl of which he was owner and proprietor for 25 years before he retired in 1986. He was a longtime member of the Cassville Chamber of Commerce and the Cassville Rotary Club. Larry was a member of the First Christian Church in Cassville for 64 years where he served as a deacon and was a member of the church choir. He married Sue Hawk on October 20, 1949 in Cassville, Missouri. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his daughter, Sally Smith. - Another Photo - Military Photo - Inscription: "CPL US ARMY KOREA" | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS Photo Diana Cope |
| BLYTHE, Shirley Lee | Jan. 6, 1931 | No Date | SSW: Clinton Lavern | Photo BCG and HS |
| BLYTHE, William Clinton | Oct. 12, 1895 | Aug. 15, 1975 | SSW: Amy J. - Inscription: "Married Dec. 12, 1921" - Research Note: Son of Samuel Wilson Blythe and Sylvania Harriet Brock, buried at Old Carney Cemetery. William Clinton Blythe, born on 12 Oct. 1895 and died on 15 Aug. 1975, burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cassville, Barry Co., Missouri. On 12 Dec. 1921 he married Amy Jewell Hudson. They had 2 sons, Lavern Blythe and Larry Blythe. - Military Stone - Inscription: "PVT US ARMY WORLD WAR I" | Obit Census Phyllis Long Photos BCG and HS |
| BLYTHE, Wilma Sue (HAWK) | Nov. 3, 1931 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
May 30, 2016 Mercy Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Larry Hudson - Inscription: "Married Oct. 20, 1949" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Jacob Herman and Wilma (Henderson) Hawk. On October 20, 1949, she was united in marriage to Larry Hudson Blythe in Cassville, with the bride's grandfather, Reverend Calvin Henderson officiating; and to this union two children were born. She attended Elementary and Middle school in Cassville, Boonville, Missouri, Huntsville, Arkansas, and Springdale, Arkansas. She attended high school in Cassville, where she graduated in 1949 as Class Valedictorian. Mrs. Blythe was employed in her earlier years as secretary at Barry County Extension office, Barry County Library and Bookmobile, secretary to the Superintendent at Cassville School district, and Civil Service Secretary at Past Survey Department in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Mrs. Blythe along with her husband built Cassville Bowl in 1961 where she served as co-owner, league coordinator, and junior/adult league coach. She volunteered at Cassville Chamber of Commerce, Barry County Museum, and the First Baptist Church. She was a member of First Christian Church since 1948 where she baptized. Mrs. Blythe was active in church activities, taught Sunday school class and served as church office secretary. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by her daughter, Sally and one brother, Joe. - Another Photo | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS Photo Diana Cope |
