Oak Hill Cemetery
AKA Cassville Cemetery
Barry Co., MO
Surnames R
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| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAINS, Jeremy JoeDon | Mar. 5, 1981 Ada, OK |
Mar. 11, 2017 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Kenneth Don and Cindy (Adams) Rains. On July 4, 2009 he was united in marriage to Amie Jenkins. Preceding him in death were grandparents, Don and Judy Rains. Jeremy was a graduate of Cassville High School. He had worked as a telemarketer for Gold Mountain Communications and was a student at Freedom Dream Center in Aurora, Missouri. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| RAUSCH, Earl | Sept. 11, 1900 | Mar. 19, 1903 | Inscription: "Our Baby" | Photo BCG and HS |
| RAUSCH, Zona May (NAFUS) | Sept. 5, 1883 Bates Co., MO |
Mar. 18, 1911 Flat Creek, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Thomas Benton Nafus and Almeda Josephine Weldy, both buried at Oak Hill Cemetery. Wife of Robert Frederick Rausch buried at Russell Cemetery. Her death certificate reads that her father was Benjamin Nafus, born Bates Co., MO, and her mother was Josephine Weldy, born Lawrence Co., MO. The cause of death was hemorrhage of bowels. B. F. Rausch, Cassville, MO, was the informant. | Photo BCG and HS Death Certificate Donna Cooper Note Phyllis Long |
| RAY, Addie (SILLS) (BOSTICK) | Mar. 5, 1865 Princeton, KY |
July 17, 1944 Rural Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Addie Sills married Joseph Ray on Sept. 30, 1885 in Barry Co., MO. She second married William A. Bostick on July 7, 1907. He is buried at Horner Cemetery. Daughter of James Cummins Sills and Mary A. George, buried at Oak Hill Cemetery. - Photo of Parents - Mother's Obit - Ray Plot Stone | Obits MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| RAY, Charles Means | Jan. 21, 1886 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 11, 1965 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He is buried in the Pharis plot. His mother was a Pharis. Son of Charles Ray and Jennie Pharis. His wife was Jewett LeCompte. She was the daughter of James William LeCompte and Mary Jane Ault. She married Charles Means Ray on June 19, 1912, died in 1974 and buried at Washburn Prairie Cemetery in the LeCompte plot. Bob Mitchell of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Nov. 7, 1903, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Means Ray and two little sisters, Bland and Catherine, visited their cousin, Mrs. Will Munday, and family of Galena, Kan., last and this week. - June 20, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Miss Jewette LeCompte and Mr. Means Ray were married Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. LeCompte. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. LeCompte. She is a graduate of the Cassville High School and of the Missouri State University. She is highly educated and cultured and her many graces fit her well for the new relations upon which she has entered. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ray and is a young man with ability and ambition. He is editor of the Cassville democrat and is gaining prominence in his profession. - April 17, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Means Ray, associate editor of the Cassville Democrat has resigned his appointment to the position as deputy Inspector of Petroleum Olis [Oil?] and has accepted the position as chief clerk of the state Insurance Department at Jefferson City. Salary $2,000 per annum. He assumed his duties this week. - Cassville Republican Oct. 9, 1919 - Mrs. Means Ray returned to Jefferson City Saturday following an extended visit with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. LeCompte. - Cassville Democrat, August 28, 1920 - Judge and Mrs. Fred Williams of Jefferson City spent Sunday night in this city as the guest of Mrs. Means Ray at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. LeCompte on their way to Roaring River Spring, where the Judge will take a much needed rest from the arduous duties on the Supreme Court bench. He is the Democratic nominee for reelection and the voters of their state can do no better than to re-elect him, because of his eminent qualifications and able decisions rendered. | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| RAY, Charles | Nov. 5, 1856 Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 25, 1926 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Father" - Research Note: His death certificate reads that he was married and his wife was named Jennie Ray. He was the editor of the Cassville Democrat. John Ray, born KY, and Elizabeth Means, born KY, were his parents. The cause of death was influenza complicated with heart problems. - September 1, 1906, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - A petty thief entered Chas. Ray's residence Saturday night, during the band concert, and took a quaintly of lard out of the kitchen. They entered the residence by the front door and went that way, while all the electric lights on the first floor were on. The street lights were on, making it very light. - October 23, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Chas. Ray and son, Means, of Jefferson City were in Neosho, Thursday. - Cassville Democrat, Sept. 11, 1920 - WASHBURN-GREASY: We are not short of news but can't see the point of the pencil. This will look as bad as Chas. Ray's marking. He is so bum that he has to use a machine, so the printers can read it. - Goodspeed's 1888 History: Charles Ray editor of the Cassville Democrat, and treasurer of Barry Co., MO, is a native of the county, born in 1856. He is a son of John and Elizabeth (Means) Ray. Charles was educated in the common schools, but at the age of thirteen he entered his father's printing office, in which he was practically educated in the art of printing. In 1880 he clerked in a hardware store, but the next year returned to his father's office, and at the death of the latter, he in connection with his sister, Belle Ray, became proprietor of the paper. In 1884 he was elected treasurer of the county, being re-elected in 1886. On March 23, 1882, he wedded Jennie B. Pharis, a daughter of D. P. Pharis, and a native of Cassville, born in 1868, by whom he is the father of two children, Bessie and Means. In politics Mr. Ray is a Democrat, and he is a member of the Masonic fraternity. He is a substantial citizen, and a useful member of society. - Ray Plot Stone | Photo BCG and HS Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Goodspeed Phyllis Long |
| RAY, Claude | July 18, 1886 Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 27, 1940 At Home, Rural Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was single and a farmer. Son of Joseph Ray and Addie (Sills) (Ray) Bostick, both born KY. - Cassville Republican, July 17, 1919 - Mrs. W. A. Bostick and son, Claud Ray, visited last week at Joplin. - Ray Plot Stone | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| RAY, Elizabeth (MEANS) | Nov. 22, 1824 Monroe Co., KY |
Oct. 26, 1885 MO |
SSW: John - Inscription: "Wife of John Ray" - Research Note: Daughter of Capt. John Means. - Died at Cassville, MO on October 26th 1885, Mrs. Elizabeth Ray, wife of Dr. John Ray, editor of the Cassville Democrat. Mrs. Ray was born near Tompkinsville, Monroe county, Ky., on Nov. 22nd 1824. She was the daughter of Capt. James Means and a sister of the late Dr. J. T. Means of Springfield, who stood at the head of the Medical Profession in Southwest Missouri. She was married to Dr. John Ray in 1850 and removed to Southwest Missouri in 1853. At the age of 18 years, she connected herself with the Christian church and has been a consistent and zealous member of the same through life. She was a lady of high order of intelligence and great force of character. She was always kind and charitable and with heart and hand she contributed to relief of the afflicted and distressed. She leaves many friends and will fondly cherish her memory. She was buried at the Cassville Cemetery. To her husband and children, the loss is irreparable; they can only find relief in that religion which was so sure a solace and comfort to her in the hours of death and in the long and painful sickness that preceded it. | Obit Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| RAY, James | Sept. 18, 1894 | Dec. 30, 1909 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Joseph Ray and Addie (Sills) (Ray) Bostick. - No paper named, Jan. 1, 1910 - James Ray - ACCIDENTALLY SHOT BY OREN BRATTIN - Both Were Very Intimate Young Friends and Cousins - One of the saddest accidents that has occurred in this section, for years, occurred Thursday evening, Dec. 30, 1909, at about 5:30 p. m., near the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Bostick, 3 1/2 miles southwest of Cassville, when James Ray aged 15 years, was accidentally killed by his cousin Oren Brattin, while rabbit hunting near the Bostick home. It seems the boys had gone to bait James' traps on the farm, and had taken a target gun along, that belonged to James Ray. In getting over a fence, James was the first over, and Oren carrying the gun was last; James had explained the workings of the gun to Oren, and had placed the gun on safety notch as he thought before giving it to Oren, and as Oren was climbing through the fence, he touched the trigger, and the gun was discharged, and the bullet entered about center of breast; James threw up his hands and hollowed Oh! Two or three times; he again said, Oh Lord save my soul, and told Oren to call the folks, which he did, and they walked about 75 feet before James gave down; Mr. Bostick heard Oren calling for help and went immediately and James barely breathed a time or two after he arrived where James laid, about 250 to 300 yard from the residence. Tender hands carried James' remains to his mother, who was shocked almost to death on the death of her son. James Ray was 15 years old, and was the son of the late Jos. Ray and Mrs. Addie Bostick and he was a very bright lad, and gave great promise of making a useful man and citizen. He was an own cousin of Editor of the DEMOCRAT, who held Jimmie in high estimation, because of his splendid traits of character. Had he lived he would have made his mark in the world. Oren Brattin is the oldest son of the Rev. J. T. Brattin of this city, who was visiting his cousin James, when the sad accident occurred. He is 14 years old, and is all broken to pieces, over the unfortunate occurrence. Thus two families start in the New Year, loaded with sorrow and sadness that time will have to erase. Rev. Charles Vanzandt conducted funeral services at Corinth Church, yesterday Dec. 31, 1909, at 1 p. m. after which the remains were conveyed to Cassville and laid to rest in Oak Hill Cemetery beside his father. He left his mother, Mrs. Wm. Bostick, one brother, Claud Ray at home and Mrs. Deila Munday of 916 Joplin St., to mourn their loved one's unfortunate death. - January 6, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican - James Ray Accidentally Shot: James Ray, the 15 year old son of Mrs. Addie Bostick was accidentally shot and almost instantly killed, late Thursday afternoon Dec. 30, 1909, near the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Bostick southwest of Cassville 3 1/2 miles, by his little cousin, Oren Brattin, the fourteen year old son of Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Brattin of this city. James Ray was a son of the late Joseph Ray and leaves a mother, one brother and a half sister, Mrs. Will Munday, to mourn his untimely death. - Ray Plot Stone | Photo BCG and HS Online Newspapers Online Obit Phyllis Long |
| RAY, Jennie Belle (PHARIS) | Jan. 21, 1867 Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 2, 1945 Barry Co. Clinic, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: Wife of Charles Ray. Her death certificate reads that she was a housewife and publisher - newspaper. Her father was D. P. Farris/Pharis, born TN, and her mother was Columbia Mason, born AR (buried at Oak Hill Cemetery). Uremia was the cause of death - cirrhosis of the liver. John Ray, Cassville, MO, was the informant. Her stone has 1867 on it for her birth year and her death certificate has 1868. Her name was Pharis and not Farris as this document reads. - Cassville Democrat, Oct. 4, 1945 - As a beautiful October day was fading into night a spirit as beautiful and as clean as the blue skies of heaven was taken from earth and returned to God who gave it, when Mrs. Charles Ray's beautiful and useful life came to an end peacefully at the Barry County Hospital Tuesday, October 2, 1945, at five o'clock. The passing came at a time when she seemed to be feeling better and was taking some interest in her surroundings, following a coma which had lasted since Saturday. Jennie Belle Pharis was born on January 21, 1868, at the home of her parents, the late Pat and Columbia Pharis, pioneer residents of Barry County. She was united in marriage to the late Charles Ray on Mar. 23 1882. Mr. Ray preceded her in death on February 25, 1926. The marriage was blessed by the birth of six children. They are: Mrs. C. M. Roberson, Neosho; Mrs. L. J. Mitchell, Springfield. Mrs. Missie Pearl, Mrs. Bland Hawk, Means Ray and John Ray of Cassville. In addition she leaves six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A devoted sister, Mrs. W. E. Thomas, of Kansas City survives. Two sisters and a brother preceded her in death. They are: Mrs. Helen G. Hobbs and Mrs. C. C. Martin and Blondvill Pharis. Mrs. Ray was a devout and consistent member of the Christian Church and until poor health overtook her, was active in the affairs of the church. She had been in poor health for 15 years but would not let this deter her from coming to the Democrat office to take part in the management of its affairs and counsel and guide those entrusted in managing its affairs. Her instructions were always to be fair, lenient and fearlessly honest in the paper's policy and business dealings. She lived with the motto: Malice toward none but charity for all. It was followed steadfastly with particular emphasis on charity. Her doing were her own secret to enjoy and revere as having done a duty well. Here every thought was for then underprivileged. The love for Barry County and people was but natural for it only followed the teachings of her parents and the thought of her late husband. She really and truly lived the spirit of her pioneer forbearers to hold friendship and loyalty a sacred trust. Mrs. Ray came from a family which was among the first to settle in Barry County and she lived in Cassville from the day she has born until she died. Her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Littleberry Mason settled in Missouri before it was admitted to statehood and almost half of Cassville is on land once owned by him or his father. On Missouri's admission to statehood, Mr. Mason was selected as the first representative of this district to the Missouri State Senate. Both lived and died here and are buried in Oak Hill Cemetery. In her passing "Grandma" and "Aunt Jennie", as she was called by so many, will be with us no more but she had left a heritage which is so rich in fond memories of a life lived so well it will inspire her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends to a greater and better life. That we should all have the power and strength to live as she would have us do is a thought uppermost in our minds. Funeral services will be held at the Koon Funeral Home at 2:00 o'clock Friday afternoon. Services will be in charge of the Rev. C. I. Kenny, pastor of the Christian Church with a short talk by an old friend, D. H. Kemp. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. - June 27, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Mrs. Charles Ray left Monday for Miami to visit her mother, Mrs. P. H. Pharis. - May 19, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Mrs. Chas. Ray has received a post card from Mrs. Mary M. Bayless of Claremore, Okla., who was in Chicago, Ill., on her way to New York City, accompanied y George Davis, where they spent Monday and Tuesday with her son Bourke. Her card read: "I am this far on my trip to see my boy; this is a great trip and oh, how I would enjoy it, if it was not for this cruel war, but it seems there is always a bitter with the sweet". Bourke has enlisted in the T. S. Navy. - Ray Plot Stone | Photo BCG and HS Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Obit Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| RAY, John, Dr. | Jan. 19, 1828 Glasgow, Barren Co., KY |
Jan. 3, 1888 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Elizabeth - Research Note: Civil War Veteran. Could be the son of Charles Ray and Jane Gillock and brother to Joseph Ray listed on this page. - Goodspeed's 1888 History - Dr. John Ray was of Scotch-Irish descent, and was born near Glasgow, Barren Co., KY in 1828. He was mainly self-educated, having attended the district schools only about ten months. He was reared on a farm, and after reaching maturity he entered the teacher's profession, and taught school for several terms. In the meantime he began the study of medicine, doing most of his reading at night. About 1852 he left the parental roof and removed to Barry County, MO, where, after a short time, he began practicing his profession. He soon removed to Pineville, and a few years later to Corsicana, continuing his practice, and also doing a flourishing mercantile business. About the time of the Civil War broke out,. he removed to Cassville, and was in charge of the United States' Army Hospital for a time. In June, 1962, he was appointed circuit and county clerk of Barry Co., serving until Dec. 1964. In 1872 he purchased the Cassville Democrat, which he conducted very ably until the time of his death in Jan. 1888. During the Rebellion Dr. espoused the cause of the Union, but he was a tried and true Democrat, being one of eighteen men who voted for George B. McClellan for president, in 1864. In 1875 he was chosen by the people of his senatorial district to represent them in the constitutional convention, and after his death, E. H. Norton, member of the supreme bench of the State of MO, wrote: "I knew him well and was intimately associated with him in the constitutional convention of 1875, and can say that a truer and nobler man never lived.......The State has lost one of its best citizens, and society one of its most useful members." Many other testimonials, equally as good. were written of him by eminent men of the State. Dr. Ray was a man of strong intellectual endowments, who did his own thinking, and after giving his subject mature deliberation, acted accordingly. He was charitable in all his acts, having adopted and lived by the motto "With malice toward none and with charity to all." Being a thorough business man, and strictly honest and upright in all his dealings, he held the fullest confidence of his many friends until the day of his death. About 1848 he married Elizabeth Means, a native of Monroe Co., KY, who was born in 1824, and died in 1885. She was the daughter of Capt. John Means, and was the mother of five children, to of whom are living, Charles and Belle. - Journal - Missouri Constitutional Convention of 1875 - Volume 1, Page 100-101 - John Ray (Democrat) was born near Glasgow, Barren Co., Kentucky, Jan. 19, 1828. His education was mainly self-acquired, having attended the district schools for only a few months. He taught school for several terms, studying medicine at night. In 1851 or 1852 he located in Barry Co., Missouri, where he began the practice of medicine. He soon removed to Pineville and later to Corsicana. In addition to his practice he conducted a mercantile establishment. About the time of the Civil War, he located at Cassville. He was an elector on the Bell-Everett ticket in 1860. During the war he served as county recorder, county clerk and circuit clerk. For a time he was in charge of a United States hospital at Cassville. In 1872 he purchased the Cassville Democrat which he edited until his death, Jan. 3, 1888. About 1850 he married Miss Elizabeth Means, a native of Monroe Co., KY. He was affiliated with the Masons. - Another Photo | Photo BCG and HS Missouri Constitutional Convention Census Goodspeed Phyllis Long |
| RAY, John Pharis | July 6, 1891 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 6, 1954 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Mary E. - Research Note: According to his death certificate he was married. Mary Mitchell was his wife's name. His father was Charles Ray and his mother Jennie B. Pharis. In 1954, a stone was delivered to the grave of John P. Ray. On the stone was also engraved Mary E. Mary saw it set and signed for it in April. - April 10, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - John Ray and Miss Mary Mitchell, both of Cassville were married at the home of the bride, Sunday morning at the hour of nine. Rev. Yarbrough, pastor of the Christian Church of this city solemnized the ceremony which made the happy couple man and wife. The wedding was a quiet affair, only relatives and a few close friends of the family were present. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Mitchell and is a young lady of many accomplishments and culture. She is popular with her associates and her friends are numbered by her acquaintances. The groom is a young man with an ambition to make a success and is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ray. For some time he was a traveling salesman for the Hagen Paper Co. at St. Louis but is now associated with the Cassville Democrat. The Republican joined the many friends of the young couple in extending congratulations. | Photo BCG and HS Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Death Certificate Cassville Monument Donna Cooper |
| RAY, Joseph | Jan. 6, 1840 Barren Co., KY |
Dec. 10, 1905 MO |
Research Note: He is buried next to James Ray, his son. His wife was Addie (Sills) (Ray) Bostick. Addie Sills married Joseph Ray on Sept. 30, 1885 in Barry Co., MO. Son of Charles Ray and Jane Gillock. - Ray Plot Stone | Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| RAY, Katie | Abt. 1863 | Oct. 20, 1866 | Inscription: "Katie - Dau. of J. and E. Ray - Aged 2 Yrs. 8 Ms. 25 Ds." - Research Note: Daughter of Dr. John Ray and Elizabeth Means. | Note Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| RAY, Mary Eva (MITCHELL) | Mar. 3, 1892 Nora Springs, IA |
Apr. 29, 1960 Burge Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: John P. - Research Note: Daughter of Samuel Mitchell and Eva Watts. Elizabeth Orton of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| REAGAN, Eugene Kenneth | Jan. 11, 1946 Wayne, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 19, 1962 Osteop. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: According to Culver's Funeral Home records his father was William E. Reagan and his mother Viola Bowman. The caused of death was a crushed skull. He was a school boy, age 16, and Mrs. Ray (Viola) Timmons was his closest relative. In 1965 Cassville Monument set a stone at Eugene's grave and Mrs. Viola Timmons signed for it. - He was riding a motor bike west on Hwy 86, 2 miles South of Cassville, MO and was hit from behind by a car. Lonnie Reagan of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Photo BCG and HS Culver Funeral Home, V.10, P. 41, by Ted Roller Cassville Monument Donna Cooper Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| REAGAN, William Edgar | May 9, 1886 KY |
Oct. 4, 1957 Rural Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Parents not named on the death certificate. His wife was Viola (Bowman) (Timmons) Higgins and she was the informant. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| REED, Burl Mitchell | Oct. 9, 1891 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 28, 1960 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of Samuel A. Reed, born KY and Martha Elizabeth Bayless, born Barry Co., MO and was a Barry Co. Deputy Sheriff. He was a twin to Earl Bayless Reed. Burl M. Reed, age 23, married first married Clara Hemphill, age 19, on Nov. 5, 1914 in Barry Co., MO. 1910 census, Barry Co., MO he is at home with parents. 1920, Barry Co., he is married to Clara. 1930 census, there is a Burl M. Reed, prisoner at the MO State Penitentiary, Jefferson City, MO, divorced, born MO, father born KY, mother born MO. 1940 census, Barry Co., MO, his wife is Lottie with his mother Martha. Lottie is named as Lottie Sanders on their daughter's (Lura E. Reed) death certificate. In 1960 a stone was purchased for his grave by Virginia Reed from the Cassville Monument Co. Virginia Reed of Cassville signed for it. Boot Leg Liquor poisoning was the cause of death. - November 12, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Married Thursday Evening: Burl Reed of near town and Miss Flora Hemphill of this city were married Thursday evening by Rev. J. T. Brattin at his home. The bride is a daughter of Ira Hemphill of near McDowell. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Feb. 13, 1919 - Burl Reed appointed supt. of Co. farm for term of one year. - Another Photo | Photos BCG and HS Note Patsy Burch Family knowledge Judy Wilson Cassville Monument Donna Cooper Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long |
| REED, Clarence E. | Aug. 21, 1913 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
May 20, 2006 Red Rose Inn, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "SP3 US NAVY" - Research Note: Son of John P. and Jewel (Ellis) Reed. On Dec. 29, 1938, in Monett he was united in marriage to Kathleen Carney. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Bill Reed, one sister, Annabelle Bass, two brothers-in-law, Everett Wheeler and Gene Bass. He attended the University of Missouri Law School in Columbia and graduated in 1936. He was a State Legislator for two years (1939-1940). During World War II Clarence was in the United States Coast Guard. He worked as an attorney for the Veterans Administration for thirty years following his discharge. He was in private practice with Emory Melton Law Offices for 15 years. - Another Photo | Cassville Democrat Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS Photo Diana Cope |
| REED, Dorothy V. | May 2, 1894 OK |
Feb. 27, 1970 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Ruben T. Reed and Anna L Vandervoort. Never married. She was a retired school teacher. Rural Seligman, Barry Co., MO resident. Mrs. Lucy R. Delaney of Emporia, Eldorado Co., KS was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| REED, Earl Bayless | Oct. 9, 1891 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
June 7, 1926 Nevada, Vernon Co., MO |
Research Note: He has a Woodmen of the World Memorial. The death certificate reads that he was born in 1892 and not 1891 as the stone reads. It reads that he was a farmer, his father was Sam A. Reed, born KY, and his mother was Martha Bayless, born Barry Co., MO. The cause of death was manic depressive insanity. He was age 33 years, 7 months and 29 days old when he died. Mrs. E. B. Reed was listed as his wife's name. State Hospital records served as the informant. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, April 3, 1919 - Licenses to Wed: Earl Bayless Reed, 27, Cassville and Gladys McComas, 20, Purdy. Gladys second married Grover C. Willmoth and died in 1968 and is buried at Eller Flat Cemetery, Hemphill Co., TX. - 1910 United States Federal Census, Flat Creek, Barry, Missouri - Samuel A. Reed, 61 Martha E. Reed, 43; Clyde W. Reed, 20; Burrell M. Reed, 18; Earl B. Reed, 18. - Another Photo | Photos BCG and HS Death Certificate Donna Cooper Census Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| REED, John Anderson | Feb. 1, 1857 KY |
Mar. 1920 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of Jonathan and Mary Ann (McCoskey) Reed. - Cassville Democrat, March 27, 1920 - J. A. Reed Dies Suddenly: We are born to die and there is no life without death, and a return to mother earth from whence we came, but the spirit of man is waited to eternal and happy life, as a reward as he has lived and produced fruits that ye may know what he has propagated and cultivated in his lease of life, while living as a tenant in this world of sorrow and sadness. John Anderson Reed was born Feb. 11, 1857, near Lexington, Ky., and was a son of late Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Reed former well known citizens of near this city. He came with his parents to Barry County when a young man and has lived in this vicinity since. In 1884, he and Miss Rosatha Twillinigear were married and three daughters and three sons were born of this marriage, two daughters and two sons survive the father, those living are Mrs. Lillian Bozarth, Mrs. Mayme Tedford and Hunter Reed of Tulsa, Okla., and Clearance Reed of the U. S. Navy. The wife and mother died April 9, 1919. John A. Reed died of apoplexy, at Owl Drug Store, where he had gone for treatment, about 6:30 p.m., March 19, age 63 years, 1 month, 9 days. He left three brothers George and James of near Purdy, and Joseph of Butterfield, and four sisters. He had been a member of the Christian Church for many years. The remains were cared for by the Horine Undertaking Co., and later conveyed to the home of his nephew Burl Reed on North Main Street. At 3:00 p.m., March 20, Rev. J. T. Brattin conducted funeral services at the Reed home, after which the remains were interred in Oak Hill Cemetery. John Reed had many friends who will regret to learn of his death. | Photo BCG and HS Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| REED, Jonathan | Mar. 17, 1820 VA |
Mar. 12, 1905 Rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Mary Ann - Research Note: His first wife was Mary Ann McCoskey. His second wife was Mary Elizabeth (Riddle) (Reed) (McClendon) Hite, married on June 13, 1887 in Barry County, MO. She is buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery with 2 stones. One as Mary E. Hite and the other as Mary Elizabeth Reed. - March 18, 1905, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Barry Co., MO - Jonathan Reed died Sunday, March 12, 1905, at his home 3 1/2 miles southwest of Purdy, of old age and was 84 years, 11 months, and 28 days old. He was born in Virginia, March 15, 1820 and came to Springfield, MO and lived there at an early day when there were very few houses in that place. He went to Kentucky from there and from there to this county in 1872 where he has since resided. He was married twice and leaves a wife and several children to mourn his death. Rev. J. T. Brattin conducted funeral services at the grave in Cassville Cemetery Monday, after which the remains were laid to rest. | Online Newspapers MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| REED, Kathleen (CARNEY) | July 4, 1920 Rural Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 27, 2013 At Home, Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Inscription: "Miles She Walked Before She Slept" - Research Note: She was the daughter of William A. and Maud (Brooks) Carney. On December 29, 1938, in Monett, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Clarence E. Reed, who preceded her in death on May 20, 2006. Also preceding her in death were her parents and one brother, Bill Carney. Kathleen received her education at Sparks Elementary School and was a 1936 graduate of Cassville High School. At the age of sixteen, Kathleen entered Henrotin Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago. She attended University classes there for two years. In 1938, she met her husband, Clarence Reed and they were married that year. After their marriage they moved to Jefferson City, Missouri, where Clarence was a State Representative for two years. During the years of Clarence's employment as an attorney, they lived in eleven states and traveled in most of the United States. In 1972, they returned to Cassville, living in Sherwood Forest and in 2006, after the death of Clarence, Kathleen moved to Springfield, Missouri to make her home. - Another Photo | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS Photo Diana Cope |
| REED, Lola C. | 1899 | 1980 | Research Note: Probably wife of Ralph Reed. Matching graves. | Note Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| REED, Lura E. | Jan. 15, 1937 Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 31, 1937 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was an infant daughter of Burl Reed, born MO and Lottie Sanders, born AR. A stone was purchased from Cassville Monument in 1956 for her grave. Burl Reed signed for it. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS Cassville Monument Co. Donna Cooper |
| REED, Martha Elizabeth "Tent" (BAYLESS) | June 5, 1866 Berryville, AR |
Nov. 22, 1965 Barry Co. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Samuel Alexander - Research Note: Her father was John Adam Bayless and her mother Rebecca Chaney. She is buried near the Messer family. John enlisted in Co. C. 2nd Ark., Cav. and served through the Civil War. - Cassville Democrat, Nov. 1965 - The last to go has already appeared in county papers, on Monday, November 22 at 8 p.m. an old lady passed away in the Barry County Hospital. I am speaking of Aunt Tint, or Martha Elizabeth Reed, her real name. Had she lived to December 5th her age would have been 99 1/2. That's a long time isn't it? She was the last of two families of Baylesses who came to this county a few years after the Civil War, that is, one generation of them, there are several of both families still living around Cassville, Butterfield and Oklahoma, among them Paulina Hankins, of our family, who is in the 90's. The two families were cousins. One couldn't help but note Aunt Tint died on the anniversary date of John F. Kennedy's assassination. One had lived her full lifetime rich in fulfillment, the other cut down at the height of his career, young in age. Mrs. G. G. (Bud) Bayless was buried in Carterville, MO, the same day Aunt Tint died. She was 85 years of age. Uncle Bud was our uncle. The two families of Baylesses never claimed much relationship but they were definitely from the same family tree, originating from Wales and Ireland. Aunt Tint was born in the Antioch community just north of Cassville, not Berryville, Arkansas. Mary Paulina Bayless Messer was the only one of the seven children to be born in Arkansas. The others were Barry Countians. Needless to say, Aunt Tint outlived all her brothers and sisters and all her children. Her long life may be attributed to right thinking, a fine philosophy of life, for she always made the best of every bad situation. By: Maco Farwell, her niece. - Bayless Family Photo | Photo BCG and HS Online Obit Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| REED, Mary Ann (MCCOSKEY?) | May 4, 1830 KY |
Aug. 1, 1886 | SSW: Jonathan - Inscription: "Wife of Jonathan Reed" - Research Note: The older stone has the same dates with "Mary Ann, wife of Jonathan, with Margret Ann C. D." on it. - REED, Margaret Ann C. D. | Photos BCG and HS |
| REED, Ralph | Aug. 23, 1897 Concordia, KS |
Nov. 1978 | Research Note: Son of Watson/William Jerome Reed and Alice May Grimm. Wife probably Lola C. Reed. Matching graves. | Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| REED, Samuel Alexander | Oct. 11, 1848 Pulaski Co., KY |
Aug. 20, 1910 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Martha Elizabeth - Research Note: His death certificate reads that he was married and a farmer. Son of Jonathan Reed and Mary McCoskey. George M. Bayless was the informant. - Cassville Republican, Weekly Paper, Thursday, August 29, 1901 - Shady Grove News: George Reed of Purdy was visiting his brothers Will and Sam Reed last week. | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| REED, Sarah Frances (STENSON) | Mar. 21, 1862 KY |
Apr. 15, 1945 Liberty Twp., Barry Co., MO |
SSW: William J. - Research Note: She was the widowed wife of William J. Reed according to her death certificate. She was a daughter of William Stenson, born KY, and Cleo Epperson, born KY. Mrs. Charles England of Exeter, MO was the informant. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| REED, William J. | Mar. 30, 1855 Pulaski Co., KY |
Dec. 17, 1915 Rural Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Sarah F. - Research Note: Jonathan Reed and Mary McCoskey. - Cassville Republican, December 23, 1915 - William J. Reed who for the past forty-five years has lived in the locality about three miles northwest of Cassville, died at his home Friday, Dec. 17, of tuberculosis, following an illness of about two years. Mr. Reed was born in Pulaski County, Kentucky, March 30, 1854, being 61 years, 8 months and 18 days old. The family moved to Missouri and located in Barry County in what is now known as the Reed neighborhood northwest of Cassville in 1869. They located on a farm joining the place which Mr. Reed had owned and lived on since 1878. In 1878 he was married to Miss Sarah Stenson. To them three children, all of who are living, were born. They are Mrs. Anna Hawk of Monett; William Reed, Jr. of near Cassville; and Mrs. Edith England, wife of Chas. England, of near Exeter. He was a brother of John Reed of this county, George of Corsicana and James of California. He also has two living sisters and two half sisters. William Reed was a good citizen. A man who was well thought of by everybody who knew him. He loved his home and and always stayed close to his farm. For sometime he had suffered from lung trouble but bore his suffering manfully. The funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. W. F. Goodnight of Purdy. The body was laid to rest in Oak Hill Cemetery at Cassville. - The stone has his birth year as 1855 and the obit has it 1854. - Cassville Republican, Weekly Paper, Thursday, August 29, 1901 - Shady Grove News: George Reed of Purdy was visiting his brothers Will and Sam Reed last week. | Online Obit Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| REED, Willie Blake | July 19, 1884 | June 22, 1885 | Inscription: "Dau. of John A. and Rose Reed" - Research Note: Daughter of John Anderson Reed and Rosaltha Adline Twillinigear. | Note Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| REESE, Cyril C. | Oct. 14, 1890 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 16, 1965 South Barry Co., Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His father was Gratten L. Reese and his mother Sarah Jane Jones. His wife was given as Mary (Roller) Reese, deceased. Harold Reese of Springdale, AR was the informant on the death certificate. | V. 9, p. 120, Culver Funeral Home Records, Ted Roller Donna Cooper Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| REESE, Harold | Oct. 4, 1917 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 9, 2003 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "SGT US ARMY - WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: He was a son of Cyril and Mary (Roller) Reese. He was a graduate of Cassville High School and the University of Missouri. He was an Air Force veteran of World War II. He taught agriculture at Cassville High School and served on the Cassville City Council. He married Ruby Dunlap on September 14, 1947. He was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Reese. - Plot Stone - Another Stone | Monett Times Oct. 2003 Phyllis Long Photos BCG and HS |
| REESE, Infant | No Date | July 16, 1927 | Inscription: "Infant Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Reese" - Research Note: Child of Cyril Reese and Mary Roller. | Note Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| REESE, Joan Kathleen (PATTERSON) | Feb. 20, 1936 Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS |
Jan. 13, 2022 Republic Nursing Center, Republic, MO |
SSW: Robert C. - Research Note: Mt. Vernon, MO resident. She was the daughter of Lester Patrick and Pauline (Schmidt) Patterson. On May 23, 1956 in Cassville, Missouri she was united in marriage to Robert Reese, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her parents and seven siblings, Bill, Ruth, Lillian, Pat, Irene, Amy and Tom. Joan graduated from high school in Seligman, Missouri where she named the mascot. After graduation she met and married Robert. He was employed as a superintendent of schools so they moved to several different areas in Missouri. She was employed by the Bank of Urbana as a teller where she worked several years. Private family services will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cassville. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| REESE, Mary Louise (ROLLER) | Apr. 5, 1896 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 29, 1958 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Cyril C. - Research Note: She was the wife of Cyril C. Reese and a daughter of David D. Roller and Anna Livingston. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| REESE, Robert Carlton | Dec. 22, 1919 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
July 30, 1996 | SSW: Joan - Research Note: Son of Cyril Reese and Mary Roller. - Military Stone - Inscription: "CPL US ARMY AIR ARMY AIR FORCES WORLD WAR II" | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photos BCG and HS |
| REESE, Ruby Ferne (DUNLAP) | Oct. 9, 1926 Seligman, Barry Co., MO |
June 26, 2019 Oak Pointe, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of John and Mary Ella (WILSON) Dunlap. Ruby Ferne Dunlap, age 20, married Harold Reece, age 29, on Sept. 14, 1947 in Benton Co., AR. - On September 14, 1947 she was united in marriage to Harold Reese, who preceded her in death on October 9, 2003. Also preceding her in death were her parents, John and Mary; one brother, John Jr. and two sisters, Marjorie and Willa Dean. During her younger years Ruby lived on the homestead farm near Eagle Rock and later moved to a farm north of Washburn, where they could go to school. After graduating high school at Washburn with top honors, WW II was under way so she moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma to work in an Airplane Factory, then moved to Cassville where she worked as a book keeper at Bill Hailey Ford Dealership. In 1958 she moved to Springdale, Arkansas and was a homemaker and later worked for 20 years as a secretary of National Grape Co-op until she retired. In 1963 she won the title of Arkansas Poultry Federation Cooking Queen. In 1982 she moved back to Cassville and retired but was a volunteer at the Museum and Chamber of Commerce. For several years she was on the Little Joe Fund board and involved with Friends of the Library and Silver Leaf Benefit Club. | AR Marriage Index Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| REESE, Winifred May (DEVINE) | Apr. 4, 1889 MO |
Apr. 17, 1929 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Research note: Death certificate number 14409 listed name as Winfield May Reese. She was a daughter of John Devine and Sarah Ella Dantice. She was married to Guy Reese in Kansas City, MO, on February 17th, 1915 to which union two daughters were born. - Cassville Democrat, April 26, 1929 - Mrs. Winnifred (Devine) Reese, wife of Guy Reese formerly of this city but now of LaRussell, MO, passed away in the Baptist Hospital in Springfield last Wednesday following an illness of complications of ailments, extending over the past few weeks. Mrs. Reese became ill at about the time the family was preparing to move to their new home at LaRussell, where her esteemed husband had purchased a general mercantile business. She was soon taken to the hospital, where her condition was pronounced serious. An operation was performed upon her a short time thereafter at which time it was found that nothing could be done for her at that time. Developments were awaited, but in vain. Her condition took a turn for the worst and recovery was inevitable. The Horine Funeral Service ambulance went to Springfield after the body, which was brought to this city and prepared for burial. Mrs. Reese was a daughter of John Devine, an old time and highly respected citizen of Lamar, MO. and was an excellent wife, mother, sister, friend and neighbor. She had resided many years in this city and was loved by all acquaintances. She was a consistent member of the Baptist Church and had been for several years and her everyday life was that of a conscientious Christian lady. She was married to Guy Reese in Kansas City, MO, February 17th, 1915 to which union two daughters were born, who with the grief-strength father survive. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. L. H. Horton of this city and another who resides in Colorado, and who attended the funeral services being delayed one hour awaiting her arrival on an afternoon train. She also leaves her father and two brothers who also reside in Colorado, but were unable to attend the funeral. Impressive funeral services were conducted at the Baptist Church in Cassville, Friday afternoon by Rev. Kelly, after which interment was made in Oak Hill cemetery, under the direction of Horine's Funeral Service. A quartet composed of Mrs. Glen Pearl, Mrs. John Ray, Clint Blythe and Chas. Willis, rendered special songs at the service. Many beautiful floral emblems were received from relatives and many friends of the family through out this section. The Democrat joins the many friends of this grief stricken family in extending sincere sympathy in their sad hour of bereavement. - Donna's Note: Her stone has that she was born in 1889. Death certificate has 1890. | Online Obit Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| REICHEL, Claude Gilbert | June 19, 1901 MO |
Aug. 1968 Stone Co., MO |
SSW: Wava B. - Research Note: Son of Charles Christopher Reichel and Isabelle Augusta Weaver. Location of death on the death certificate was on Hwy 86, 1.8 miles East of 76 and 86 Jct. Usual residence was RR 1, Viola, MO. Cause of death was coronary occlusion. Death was instant. He was a sales manager of Meadow Gold Ice Cream. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| REICHEL, Wava B. (SAWYER) | 1902 | 1987 | SSW: Claude G. - Research Note: Daughter of Joseph C. Sawyer and Mable Belcher. | Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| REID, John L. | Apr. 24, 1954 Liberal, Seward Co., KS |
June 14, 2015 Alexian Brothers Hospice Elk Grove Village, Rock Island Co., IL |
Research Note: He was the son of Johnny O'Dell and Octava Marie (Tittle) Reid. On January 2, 1975, he was married to his high school sweetheart, Susan Riddle at the First Baptist Church in Cassville. John and Susan were blessed with three children. John grew up in Kansas, Indiana, Texas, and Missouri. His family ultimately settled in Cassville. John graduated from Cassville High School in 1972, where he played football for the Wildcats and was the editor-in-chief of the school newspaper. He attended Southwest Missouri State University, University of Missouri, and the University of Texas. He received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Texas School of Law in 1979. John and Susan moved to Mesquite, Texas, when he took a job at Texas Instruments in Dallas. He received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Texas School of Law in 1979. John and Susan moved to Mesquite, Texas, when he took a job at Texas Instruments in Dallas. Work brought John and the family back to the States, where they lived near Chicago for almost ten years. In recent years, John took a position with Jack Henry Associates in Monett. He and Susan moved back to Missouri and lived in Republic. John was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Reid. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| REID, Johnny O'Dell | Dec. 1, 1935 Doniphan, Ripley Co., MO |
Jan. 27, 2012 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the third child of Don Van Reid and Mabel Mae (Sharum) Reid. On December 28, 1952, Johnny married Octava Marie Tittle and to this union came four children, eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Johnny walked closely with his Lord and Savior, preaching the word of God as an evangelist beginning at the young age of 11. He later became ordained as a minister in the Pentecostal Holiness Church, serving as pastor of the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Mesquite, Texas. Johnny, Marie and family moved from Texas to Cassville in 1967, where they owned and operated Reid Hardware. Johnny later built homes and investment properties and served as a realtor. Johnny served his community as a Cassville R-4 District school board member and President of the Cassville Athletic Booster Club. Johnny and Marie subsequently returned to Texas in the 1980's, where they lived before returning home to Cassville to retire. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Don Reid and Jerome Reid. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| REID, Octava Marie (TITTLE) | Oct. 31, 1936 Cloud Chief, OK |
Jan. 26, 2022 At Daughter's Home Dripping Springs, TX |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Ezra and Edlee Tittle, the oldest of their five daughters. In early 1952, she was a youth leader in her church when she met Johnny O. Reid, a traveling evangelist preaching at her church's revival. It was "love at first sight". Johnny and Marie lived in several places in Kansas and Texas before settling their family into Cassville, Missouri in 1968. They opened "Reid Hardware" on the square in Cassville, and Marie later opened the "Dippity Dip" ice cream parlor across from the school and "Cook Paints" downtown on the square. Johnny and Marie were engrained in Cassville's community through their businesses, their church, and the friends and activities of their four children who all graduated from CHS. They corresponded through mail for several months and then, after only seeing each other during that revival, they were married in December of 1952…he was seventeen and she was sixteen. When Johnny passed away in 2012, they had been married 59 years. She was a leader in several bible study groups over the years and a fountain of sage advice and wisdom based in biblical truths. She was a great seamstress and for several years Marie made and donated dozens of beautiful Easter dresses for young girls in need in the area. Marie is preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Reid; her eldest son John Reid; her eldest daughter, Jan Smith; her "honorary daughter," Chloe Epperly; her parents, (Ezra and Edlee Tittle) and three of her four sisters, Janice Williams, Gwen Meier and Linda Pelzel. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| RESSLER, Herschel Clayton | Nov. 1, 1889 Raymore, Platt Co., MO |
Feb. 13, 1986 MO |
SSW: Inez D. - Inscription: "US NAVY WW I" "Married Nov. 6, 1916" - Research Note: Son of Phares M. Ressler and Hannah Mary McKinley. - Military Stone - Inscription: "US NAVY WORLD WAR I" | Census Phyllis Long Photos BCG and HS |
| RESSLER, Inez D. (MALSON) | Aug. 18, 1889 Madison Co., IL |
July 9, 1975 | SSW: Herschel C. - Inscription: "Married Nov. 6, 1916" - Research Note: Daughter of Chalon Malson and Letiza Erwin. Inez D. Malson, age 27, married Hershel C. Ressler, age 27, on Nov. 6, 1916 in Jackson Co., MO. | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| RESSLER, Lottie M. (GARDNER) | May 23, 1890 IN |
Mar. 18, 1952 Cassville Community Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Alard E. Gardner and Ida Lemming were given as her parents on her death certificate. Grover Ressler was listed as her husband's name. Mrs. G. E. Culver, Cassville, MO, was the informant. Lottie Gardner married Grover C. Ressler on Sept. 10, 1914 in La Porte Co., IN. | Photo BCG and HS Death Certificate Donna Cooper Census SS Claims Index IN Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| REUTZEL, Otto Charles | 1885 | 1966 | SSW: Thankful - Research Note: Son of George Reutzel and Christina Deimand. | Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| REUTZEL, Thankful Helen (FETTERS) (GRANT) (MALONE) | Sept. 13, 1893 Fairfield, OH |
Feb. 19, 1968 |
SSW: Otto Charles - Research Note: Daughter of Earl Fetters and Malinda Murphy. Don Grant of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Cause of death was bilateral broncho pneumonia brought on by a one car accident on Feb. 13, 1968 1 mile North of 37 and YY Hwy in Barry Co. MO. She had complete fractures of 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5th right ribs and complete fracture of distal end of left femur. Son Otto Jr's. SS Claims Index names his mother as Thankful Fetters. Thankful Fetters, age 17, married Don Grant, age 26, on June 22, 1909 in Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., AR. Otto C. Reutzel, age 30, married Thankful Malone, age 21, on Aug. 24, 1915 in Le Flore Co., OK. | Census AR Marriage Index OK Marriage Index Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| REYNOLDS, Gladys M. | May 29, 1908 OK |
Sept. 24, 1995 | SSW: Paul F. - Inscription: "Married Feb. 26, 1930" - Research Note: Daughter of Luther S. Scott and Nannie L. Arnspiger. Gladys M. Scott divorced Paul E. Reynolds in Los Angeles Co., CA in Apr. 1971. | Census CA Divorce Index Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| REYNOLDS, Letitia (GIBSON) | 1854 | 1921 | SSW: Silas R. - Research Note: September 19, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Mrs. Lon Miller of Verona arrived Tuesday for a visit with her sister, Mrs. S. R. Reynolds. - Cassville Republican, July 10, 1919 - Mrs. S. R. Reynolds and Mrs. and Mrs. S. M. Cozad received some severe bruises and were pretty badly shaken up Friday evening while driving on the Flat Creek road near the Black school house. Mr. Reynolds who was driving his car and Mrs. Lou Miller of Verona who was also in the car were not injured. A blow-out and an attempt to stop the car at a place in the road along side of which there was a ditch came near overturning the car and caused the accident. | Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| REYNOLDS, Paul Edgar | June 21, 1905 Cheyenne Co., OK |
Sept. 28, 1996 | SSW: Gladys M. - Inscription: "Married Feb. 26, 1930" - Research Note: Son of Charles T. Reynolds and Estella O. Brady. Gladys M. Scott divorced Paul E. Reynolds in Los Angeles Co., CA in Apr. 1971. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long CA Divorce Index Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| REYNOLDS, Silas R. | Mar. 4, 1850 Fayette Co., VA/WV |
Feb. 28, 1934 Billings, Christian Co., MO |
SSW: Letitia Gibson - Research Note: His death certificate has his name as Silas Wright and his stone has it as Silas R. He was a son of G. W. Reynolds, born VA, and his mother's name was unknown to the informant. (His mother was Martha Shawver.) He was a retired miller and Letitia Reynolds was his deceased spouse's name. The cause of his death was hypertrophy prostrate, acute uremia. Mrs. Lela Parrish, St. Louis, MO, was the informant. According to the newspapers he was a Justice of the Peace and a Deputy Sheriff. - Cassville Democrat, March 8, 1934 - Funeral services for S. R. Reynolds, old time Cassville citizen who passed away at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. Maud VanHook in Billings, last Wednesday were held at the Presbyterian church in Cassville, his old home, Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. McKinzie of Carthage. Interment was made in the Oak Hill cemetery beside his wife who preceded him in death in July 1921. A quartet composed of Mrs. John Ray, Mrs. Glen Pearl, Clinton Blythe and Chas. Wills furnished music at the services accompanied by Mrs. B. D. Wilks at the piano, and Dave Stump on violin. Mrs. Ray also sang a solo by request of the bereaved family. Many beautiful floral emblems were received from friends near and afar. This well known Barry County citizen was born March 4, 1850 in Fayette County, West Virginia. In the year 1850 he came by boat on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers to near Batesville, Ark, on White River. Soon after the close of the Civil War in 1863, he came to Lawrence County, where he married Letitia Gibson, Dec. 31, 1874. In the year of 1880, he moved to Mineral Springs, Mo., and from there to Cassville in 1882. Two children were born to the marriage, Mrs. Lela Parrish and Roy D. Reynolds, both of St. Louis, and two grandchildren, Mrs. Maud VanHook of Billings, Mo., and Deck Reynolds, of New York. Short funeral services were also held at Billings, Friday morning at which time, schools of that place were dismissed. A quartet furnished music. The good people of Billings were exceedingly kind during the sad hours which came to this home in their city and rendered every service possible to comfort the family. Mr. Reynolds were a consistent member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge and has held practically every office of the order. He had a large acquaintance throughout his county and enjoyed many friends. For many years, he was connected with the mill here. He was also a member of the Presbyterian church and lived the Christian life. He moved with his granddaughter, Mrs. VanHook, to Billings, a few years ago, where she was employed to teach music in the schools at that place. A large number attended the services here. The many friends of the bereaved family join the Democrat in extending sympathy in their sad hour. - Aug. 12, 1897, Cassville Republican - Mrs. M. E. Newman was called to Sarcoxie, Saturday and S. R. Reynolds Sunday, to the bedside of John Foster, who is dangerously ill. - April 6, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Sheridan Lane of Purdy has bought the interest of H. B. Folies in the Purdy mill. Mr. Folies has moved to Clinton, Iowa. Mr. Lane has taken charge of the mill. S. R. Reynolds of this city has an interest in the mill. - November 30, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - S. R. Reynolds went to Anderson, McDonald county, Tuesday after a little eight year old girl, the niece of Ann Harris of this city. The little girl's father died about three years ago; her mother married again and died a few weeks ago leaving the little girl without a home and Mrs. Reynolds went after her that she might make her home with her aunts in this city. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, January 16, 1919 - S. R. Reynolds received word Saturday that his brother, George Reynolds, had died that morning at Sapulpa, Okla., where he lived. Mr. Reynolds went to Sapulpa to attend the funeral and returned home Tuesday. His brother was a wealthy merchant and owner of oil properties. He was 81 years old and had been in excellent health. He had walked down to the store the morning he died, falling over dead shortly after arriving at the store. He leaves one child and four grandchildren. - Cassville Republican, July 3, 1919 - Mr. and Mrs. S.R. Reynolds and daughter, Mrs. Lela Parrish returned Wednesday evening of last week from a visit with relatives and friends at Mt. Vernon, Hoberg and Verona. - Cassville Republican, Aug. 21, 1919 - Roy Reynolds of St. Louis is here to spend his annual vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S.R. Reynolds, and Mrs. Reynolds' parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Frost. Mrs. Reynolds and their son, Deck, arrived two weeks ago. - Cassville Republican, Dec. 25, 1919 - Mrs. Lela Parrish of St. Louis will visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Reynolds and daughter, Mrs. Julian Van Hook, the later part of this week. - Cassville Democrat, April 10, 1920 - S. R. Reynolds has set 7 acres of strawberries near this city this spring. | Photo BCG and HS Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Obit Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| RICH, Cleo Hildred (HOLMAN) | Feb. 27, 1906 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 1, 1975 Springdale, Washington Co., AR |
SSW: James L. - Research Note: Daughter of William H. "Bill" and Samantha (Chappell) Holman. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Cassville, past worthy matron of the Cassville O. E. S. and taught elementary schools in rural Missouri. She was a welfare case worker in Barry County, MO, and a clerk with Farmer's Exchange, Exeter, MO. Three years prior to her retirement she was active in Washington County Head Start program. Survivors include one son; one daughter; two step-sons; her mother of Cassville; three brothers; six sisters; and 10 grandchildren. - Another Photo | Online Obit Phyllis Long Photos BCG and HS |
| RICH, James Lloyd | July 19, 1891 Powell, McDonald Co., MO |
July 19, 1951 Exeter Twp., Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Cleo H. - Research Note: His death certificate reads that his father was James Timothy Rich and his mother was Sarah Martin. His wife is given as Cleo Holman. Mrs. Cleo Rich, Exeter, MO, was the informant. - Another Photo | Photos BCG and HS Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| RICHARDS, Bernice | Jan. 11, 1895 | Aug. 4, 1976 | SSW: Frank - Another Photo | Photo Donna Cooper Photo BCG and HS |
| RICHARDS, Frank | May 23, 1892 Hoyt, KS |
Sept. 29, 1979 | SSW: Bernice - Another Photo | Photo Donna Cooper Photo BCG and HS |
| RICHARDSON, Claude Leroy | Aug. 27, 1923 | Jan. 11, 1945 | Research Note: Matches the stones for William Earl Richardson and Lola Laconia Guy. Probably their son. - Another Photo | Note Phyllis Long Photos BCG and HS |
| RICHARDSON, Florence (ROFF) (KRUEGER) | 1904 | 1982 | SSW: Park - Research Note: A stone was bought for Florence and Park, and placed on the plot by Cassville Monument Co., Mrs. Florence Richardson of Cassville signed for it in 1953. She first married William A. Krueger, he died in 1942. Florence Krueger, age 46, married Park Richardson, age 69, on July 29, 1950 in Washington Co., AR. Both were from Newton, Harvey Co., KS. Daughter of Thomas A. Roff and Estella Davenport. | Photo BCG and HS Cassville Monument Co. Donna Cooper Census Phyllis Long |
| RICHARDSON, Ida Loraine (HURST) (KIDWELL) | Sept. 18, 1948 West Branch, MI |
Jan. 8, 2008 Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Virginia Mae - Inscription: "Mom" - Research Note: Her obit has her name as Hurst and reads that she was married to a Kidwell but her stone has her name as Richardson. Ida Lorraine Hurst, age 59, of Seligman, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. She was born Sept. 18, 1948, in West Branch, MI, the daughter of Eugene Nester and Virginia Mae (West) Richardson. She was united in marriage to Robert Eugene Kidwell , and to this union five sons were born. She was preceded in death by her parents; one infant son, Bobby Gene, and one brother, John Richardson. She received her education in Indiana. In 1982, she moved to Washburn and later to Seligman. Her body was cremated under direction of Fohn Funeral Home, Cassville. | Photo BCG and HS Cassville Democrat Jan. 1, 2008 Donna Cooper Photo BCG and HS |
| RICHARDSON, Lola Laconia (GUY) | Dec. 11, 1896 Corinth Twp., IL |
Feb. 29, 1960 Cassville Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the wife of William Earl Richardson. She is buried next to William. Daughter of William and Alvara Guy. Alice Hodges of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Earl W. Richardson, age 22, married Lola L. Guy, age 18, on Dec. 24, 1914 in Garfield Co., OK. - Another Photo | Death Certificate OK Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photos BCG and HS |
| RICHARDSON, Luther R. | June 5, 1930 Homestead, Blaine Co., OK |
Apr. 27, 2008 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Cassville resident. Son of William and Lola Laconia (Guy) Richardson. Preceded in death by three wives, Ruth, Zella, and Florence; two brothers, Emery and Leroy Richardson and five sisters, Irene Gentry, Lona Hilburn, Alice Hodges, Lillie Swafford and Bonnie Periman. Luther was born in Oklahoma and raised in Missouri. He moved to California where he lived for several years then returned to Cassville, Missouri to make his home. Luther was an avid musician and loved music. - Funeral Home Marker | Barry Co. Advertiser, Apr. 30, 2008 Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace Photo BCG and HS |
| RICHARDSON, Park | Feb. 25, 1881 IN |
Oct. 5, 1952 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Florence - Research Note: His death certificate reads that his wife was Florence Richardson (married in 1950) and he was a son of Charles A. Richardson and Salome Park. His wife was the informant. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| RICHARDSON, Virginia Mae (WEST) | May 8, 1921 | Sept. 14, 1982 | SSW: Ida Lorraine - Inscription: "Grandma" - Research Note: Her husband was Eugene Nester Richardson. | Note Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| RICHARDSON, William Earl | Feb. 22, 1892 Manhattan, KS |
June 19, 1958 Columbia, Boone Co., MO |
Research Note: William Earl Richardson was a farmer and a son of Frank Richardson and Elizabeth Stewart. His usual address was Star Route, Cassville, MO and Lola Richardson was his wife's name. The cause of death was cardiac arrest, ruptured femoral aneurysm, arteriosclerosis heart disease. - Another Photo | Photos BCG and HS Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| RIDDLE, Charles Wesley | Oct. 13, 1894 Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 31, 1986 MO |
SSW: Ola Audra - Research Note: Son of Phillip M. Riddle and Emiline Ragsdale. - Letter from France - Military Stone - Inscription: "PVT US ARMY" | Census Phyllis Long Photos BCG and HS |
| RIDDLE, Dorsey Verdayne | Nov. 24, 1926, Oak Ridge, Barry Co., MO |
June 12, 2011 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Evelyn - Research Note: He was the son of Charles Wesley and Ola Audra (Moore) Riddle. On August 1, 1950, he was united in marriage to Evelyn Dryer. Verdayne grew up and received his education at Cassville, graduating from Cassville High School with the Class of 1944. He attended Southwest Baptist University, Oklahoma Baptist University and the University of Tulsa, receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree from the latter institution in 1952. Verdayne was a World War II Veteran, serving his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps with distinction and achieving the rank of Sergeant. He participated in the Asia Pacific Theater during the War. Verdayne was a high school teacher, teaching mathematics at Cassville, Purdy and Southwest (Washburn) High Schools in the 1960s and serving as the head basketball coach at Southwest High School. Verdayne was a long-time businessman in Cassville. During the 1950s and 1960s, he was a homebuilder, constructing twenty-eight homes in Cassville. In 1959, Verdayne and Evelyn purchased the shoe and dry goods businesses of their parents and operated the Riddle's Department Store on the Cassville square until their retirement. He served his church and community in leadership positions. He served as Chairman of the Deacons at First Baptist Church of Cassville, President of the Cassville R-IV School District School Board, and a councilman on the Cassville City Council. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| RIDDLE, Evelyn Bernice (DRYER) | Nov. 3, 1931 Peace Valley, Howell Co., MO |
Mar. 5, 2024 Bldg, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Verdayne - Research Note: Daughter of Boyd Daniel Dryer and Dessie Iris Woody, both buried at Oak Hill Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and her husband, Verdayne. On Aug. 1st, 1950, she was united in marriage to Verdayne Riddle, at the First Baptist Church in Cassville, MO. To this union were born three children. Evelyn grew up and received her education in Cassville and graduated from Cassville High School 1949. She attended Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, MO. Evelyn and Verdayne were longtime business owners in Cassville. They purchased their parents' businesses and combined these two stores into Riddle's Department Store on the Cassville Square. Evelyn was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cassville. She was very involved in many activities at First Baptist. Evelyn and Verdayne travelled across the United States and Europe with family and friends. Her greatest love was home and family. She was a woman of great strength, character and humor. She loved and cherished God and her family. She touched many lives along the way. She is survived by two daughters and one son; eight grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Evelyn leaves a legacy of a loving family. She was dearly loved by many and will be deeply missed. | White Funeral Home L.Pearce FindaGrave Census Phyllis Long Photos BCG and HS |
| RIDDLE, Ola Audra (MOORE) | Oct. 15, 1900 | May 22, 1979 | SSW: Charles W. - Research Note: Daughter of James Granville and Eudora "Dora" A. (Jones) Moore, both buried at Mineral Springs Cemetery. | Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| RIFFE, Caleb E. Joe | No Date | No Date | Research Note: Temporary marker. - Another Photo | Photo Jay Trace Photo BCG and HS |
| RIFFE, Gilbert Leslie | Aug. 13, 1934 Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO |
Jan. 16, 2010 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of George and Dora (Lloyd) Riffe. On May 9, 1957, he was united in marriage to Vernetta Sousley. At the age of 18 he joined the United States Army and six years later joined the United States Air Force, retiring in 1972. He served our country in Korea and two terms in Vietnam. Being in the military he lived in many different places and settled in Missouri around 30 years ago. | Jan. 20, 2010 Cassville Democrat Phyllis Long |
| RIFFE, Vernetta Earline (SOUSLEY) | Jan. 29, 1937 Raytown, Jackson Co., MO |
Feb. 10, 2013 Lacoba Homes, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Clyde and Esther (Stanley) Sousley. On May 9, 1957, she was united in marriage to Gilbert Leslie Riffe, who preceded her in death on January 16, 2010. Also preceding her in death were two grandchildren. Vernetta grew up and received her education at Raytown, Missouri. In 1977, she and her family moved to Cassville to make their home. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| RIMA, Eileen Mae (KIRBY) | Oct. 28, 1917 Fowler, Meade Co., KS |
Jan. 23, 2003 Dodge City, Ford Co., KS |
SSW: Jerry Nelson - Inscription: "Sept. 1, 1940" - Research Note: Daughter of Walter and Ida (Krisle) Kirby. She was a graduate of Dodge City High School and attended Colorado Women's College and Emporia State Teachers College. She taught school in Kansas and moved to Shell Knob in 1969 where she and her husband opened Rima AG Plaza Grocery Store. She married Jerry Nelson Rima on September 1, 1940, in Dodge City, Kansas, and he preceded her in death April 11, 1992. | Monett Times Jan. 2003 Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| RIMA, Elgie Pauline (BOYD) | 1892 IA |
1977 | SSW: Jerry William - Inscription: "Married June 25, 1922" - Research Note: Daughter of John Newton Boyd and Phoebe Jane Pratt. | Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| RIMA, Jerry Nelson | Aug. 16, 1917 Norton Co., KS |
Apr. 11, 1992 | SSW: Eileen Mae - Inscription: "Sept. 1, 1940" - Research Note: Son of Jerry William Rima and Ethel Kent. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| RIMA, Jerry William | 1893 KS |
1978 | SSW: Elgie Pauline - Inscription: "Married June 25, 1922" - Research Note: Son of Seymour Nelson Rima and Nancy Elvira Moser. He first married Ethol Kent. Second married Elgie Pauline Boyd. | Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| RISDON, Clara | Oct. 2, 1904 | Jan. 3, 1905 | No Data - Another Photo | Photos BCG and HS |
| RISDON, Helen L. (RUNDALL) | Feb. 20, 1844 OH |
Oct. 8, 1922 | SSW: Lorenzo D. - Research Note: She was a daughter of Shadrack and Rhoda Rundall, Jr. - June 27, 1903, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Mrs. Helen L. Risdon returned Tuesday morning from a visit to St. Clayton, IA. She was accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Roxey Bumbarger. - Daughter's Obit: June 6, 1908, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Mrs. D. W. Braucht died Saturday, May 30th, at her home in Oswego, Kan., age 47 years, leaving a husband and, six children, mother, brothers and sisters to mourn her death. She was a daughter of Mrs. Helen Risdon of near Cassville, Mrs. Risdon and her daughter Mrs. Thos. Henbest attended Mrs. Braucht for a week or more, before she died. Mr. Braucht formerly resided near this city. Mrs. Risdon, Mrs. Henbest and Wm. Risdon returned home Monday. Mrs. Braucht was a member of the Holiness Church and had been for sometime. - August 18, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Glen and Miss Braught of Oswego, Kans., visited their grandmother, Mrs. Risdon, and Uncle Elmer Risdon, east of town last week. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, March 14, 1918 - Clarence Risdon who has been in the West for the past 11 years has been on a visit with his mother and his brother, Elmer, east of town. - Cassville Republican Oct. 2, 1919 - Mrs. Helen Risdon has been quite sick. Her daughter, Mrs. Henbest has been with her. - Cassville Democrat, May 22, 1920 - Wm. Risdon of Tucson, Arizona, has been visiting his mother, Mrs. Risdon east of this city, relatives and friends. He is a great booster for the land of the Aztecs. | Photo BCG and HS Obit Online Newspapers Census Phyllis Long |
| RISDON, Lorenzo Dow | Sept. 3, 1832 OH |
July 18, 1895 | SSW: Helen L. - Research Note: He was the husband of Helen L. Rundall. He was a son of Samuel Risdon and Rebecca Martin. - Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, July 25, 1895 - Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Risdon, of Garnett, Kansas, arrived Friday to attend the funeral of the former's' brother, L. D. Risdon. - Another Photo | Census Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photos BCG and HS |
| ROACH, Irma (DUNLAP) | Feb. 9, 1895 MO |
Apr. 10, 1971 Barry Co. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Thomas Nathaniel - Inscription: "Married July 14, 1916" - Research Note: Daughter of the late Charley M. Dunlap and Minnie A. (Crawford) Roach. Cassville, MO resident. Liver cancer was the cause of death. Mrs. Barbara Fray of Raytown, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Note Frances Albert Photo BCG and HS |
| ROACH, Thomas Nathaniel | Nov. 14, 1890 Rural Vinita, Craig Co., OK |
Mar. 26, 1970 Baptist Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Irma - Inscription: "Married July 14, 1916" - Research Note: Husband of Irma Dunlap Roach. Son of Addison Allen Roach and Mattie Monroe. He was a broker for a trucking company. Cassville, MO resident. His wife was the informant on the death certificate. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Note Frances Albert Photo BCG and HS |
| ROARK, Georgia (BELLIA) | Dec. 12, 1930 Athens, Greece |
July 28, 2002 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Virgil Eugene - Inscription: "United in Marriage Sept. 22, 1957, Athens, Greece" - Research Note: Georgia Roark, 71, of Cassville, died Sunday, July 28. She was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 1, 10 a.m. at Williamson Funeral Home in Cassville, with burial to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cassville. - Daughter of Dionosis and Anna Bellia. | Monett Times July 2002 SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| ROARK, Virgil E., II | Oct. 12, 1959 Richmond, VA |
Apr. 27, 1996 | Inscription: "Beloved Son, Brother and Uncle" - Research Note: Stone has photo on it. Son of Virgil E. Roark I and Georgia Bellia. | Note Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| ROARK, Virgil Eugene | Aug. 5, 1934 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 23, 2006 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Georgia Bellia - Inscription: "United in Marriage Sept. 22, 1957, Athens, Greece" - Research Note: Cassville resident. Son of Ira and Thelma (Terry) Roark. On Sept. 22, 1957, in Athens, Greece, he was united in marriage to Georgia Bellia, who preceded him in death July 28, 2002. He was also preceded in death by his parents and a son, Virgil E. Roark, Jr. on April 27, 1996. He received his education in Kansas City and then went on to serve his country for 21 years in the United States Air Force . He was stationed abroad in Europe, Central America and served in combat in Vietnam before returning to the United States to serve his final post in Rome, New York. In 1940 census, he was in the Kansas City, MO Boys Orphan Home. - Military Stone Inscription: "US AIR FORCE VIETNAM" | Cassville Democrat Feb. 2006 Census Phyllis Long Photos BCG and HS |
| ROBB, W. Sue (COLEY) | 1936 | No Date | Research Note: Earl Leon Coley, Jr. is buried next to this stone. Probably his wife. | Note Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| ROBBERSON, Buford | Dec. 2, 1923 | Dec. 3, 1923 | Research Note: He is buried next to Leo W. and Lura A. Robberson. | Photo BCG and HS |
| ROBBERSON, Leo Ward | Mar. 30, 1900 | Dec. 2, 1975 | SSW: Lura A. - Inscription: "Married March 27, 1921" - Research Note: Son of Thomas H. Robberson and his second wife Olive B. (Gano) Dixon. | Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| ROBBERSON, Lura A. | Sept. 21, 1899 | May 21, 1986 | SSW: Leo W. - Inscription: "Married March 27, 1921" | Photo BCG and HS |
| ROBBERSON, Mary Rebecca (BROWN) | Sept. 12, 1897 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 29, 1960 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Willie E. - Research Note: She was a daughter of W. D. and Alice (Bayless) Brown and was the wife of W. E. "Bill" Robberson. She was a school teacher. W. E. Robberson of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. In 1961, Cassville Monument Co. placed a stone at her grave that was bought by the estate of W. E. Robberson (her husband), Charles D. Thomas, Adm. signed for it. Willie E. was also engraved on the stone. - Obit: Mary Rebecca Brown, daughter of the late W. D. and Alice (Bayless) Brown was born September 12, 1897, in Cassville and departed this life September 26, 1960 in Cassville at the age of 63 years and 17 days. She attended the Cassville schools, was graduated from the Cassville high school and attended Southwest Missouri State Teachers College in Springfield. She taught in the Barry county rural schools, the Cassville schools and the rural schools of Greene county a number of years before her retirement. On June 5, 1938 she was married to W. E. Robberson of Pierce City. They made their home in Pierce City until 1955 when they moved to a farm north of Cassville in the Merl's Chapel community. She was an active member of the Cassville Seventh Day Adventist church, having served as ____ and in other capacities. Her survivors are her husband, Bill, one sister, Mrs. Leo Robberson; one brother, Kenneth Brown, both of Cassville, and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers. Mary Robberson was a loving and devoted Christian wife and sister and will be missed not only by her family, but by all who knew her. Funeral services were conducted at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon, October 1, in the Williamson Chapel in the Valley with Elder Norman Sharp, pastor of the Seventh Day Adventist church, officiating. Interment was made in the Oak Hill cemetery under the direction of Williamson Chapel in the Valley. - Another Photo | Obituary Frances Albert Photos Death Certificate Phyllis Long BCG and HS Cassville Monument Co. Donna Cooper |
| ROBBERSON, Willie Ezra | Dec. 24 , 1889 Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 25, 1961 Titusville, FL |
SSW: Mary Rebecca - Research Note: Son of Thomas H. Robberson and Rachel C. Goodnight. His military stone has that he was born Dec. 25, 1889 and the main stone has he as born Dec. 24, 1889. His obit has that he died Jan. 24, 1961 and not Jan. 25, 1961 as the stone reads. Obit: - Funeral services for Willie Robberson 71-year old rural Cassville resident, who died Tuesday January 24, 1961 in the home of a brother, O. E. Robberson of Titusville, Fla., were held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the Williamson chapel. The Rev. Calvin Henderson officiated and burial was in Oak Hill cemetery. Born December 24, 1889, in Barry county, he had lived most of his life in Pierce City and Cassville community. For more than 20 years he was a horse and mule buyer for Owens brothers in Pierce City. He retired in 1955, and returned to the Cassville area. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. His wife, Mrs. Mary (Brown) Robberson passed away four months ago. Surviving are two other brothers, F. G. Robberson of Mammouth, Ill., and Leo Robberson of Cassville, and two sisters, Mrs. Jim Jefferson of Monett and Mrs. Amy McNabb of Cassville. - Aug. 22, 1918, Cassville Republican - Mrs. J. B. Jefferson of near this city received a letter Monday from her brother, Willie Robberson, who is in France with the A. E. F. The letter was dated July 23. He said he liked France very well but did not like England very well. They were in England a short time on their way over. - Dec. 26, 1918, Cassville Republican - J. B. Jefferson northeast of this city says that they have received word from Willie Robberson who is in France informing them that the report that he had been wounded was in error. - Photo of Willie - Another Photo - Military Stone - Inscription: "MISSOURI - PFC BTRY B 342 FIELD ARTY - WORLD WAR I" | Photos BCG and HS Online Obit Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| ROBBINS, Alford E. "Benton" | May 26, 1863 Wheeling, Marion Co., IA |
May 21, 1921 At Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Alford E. W. Benton Robbins (went by Benton), born May 26, 1863, and died May 21, 1921, a son of John Harvey Robbins and Achsah Hobson. Married Irine Manley, May 1, 1890. - Obit: - Following an illness of four months or more, about 100 days of which he had not been able to lie down, Benton Robbins passed away at his home in this city, Saturday morning, May 21, of leakage of the heart and a complication of troubles, at the age of 58 years lacking one week to a day. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Baptist church. Cassville Lodge I.O.O.F. No. 238, gave their funeral service at the grave. Members of this order and the M. W. A. and W. O. W. Camps were in the procession. Services at the church were conducted by Rev. T. J. Deakins. The floral offerings were very beautiful and profuse. For the past three of four months Mr. Robbins had been confined to his home nearly all the time. One week before his death he began to fail rapidly and his physicians announced that death was near. Benton Robbins was born May 28, 1863 at Wheeling, Marion County, Iowa. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Robbins who came to this county from Iowa in 1868 and located south of Cassville in the Pasley neighborhood. He grew to manhood in this community. He was educated in the Cassville School under the late Prof. N. L. Maiden. In 1887 he established himself in business in Cassville by opening the Central Barber shop which he still owned at his death and owned for the 34 years. A number of years ago he in company with the late Harry Horine and son, E. K. Horine, bought the Cassville Produce and Seed Co. and were engaged in the produce and seed business until less than one year ago when they sold the business to the Farmers Exchange. May 1, 1890 he was married to Miss Irene Manley and to them two children were born, one of whom, Miss Nadine, and wife survive him. In 1895 he was elected Mayor of Cassville and had served several terms since that time. Having lived in the county practically all of his life, having been in business here for the past 34 years and having been active in public affairs, he had a wide acquaintance all over the county. The large crowd in attendance at his funeral showed the high esteem in which he was held by a host of friends over the county. Mr. Robbins was a charter member of the M. W. A. and the Royal Neighbor Camps here. He was also a member of the W. O. W. He had been a member of Cassville Lodge I.O.O.F. No. 238 for twenty-four years. He leaves two brothers; J. A. Robbins of Verona and M. H. Robbins of Cassville and three sisters; Mrs. I. G. Gaskins of Exeter, Mrs. Joe White of Cassville and Mrs. Mary E. Grimes of Webb City. The pall bearers were; F. N. and D. G. Reese, R. E. L. Bass, Tom Poplin, Claud Hesseo and C.C. Chandler. - July 11, 1908, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Dr. W. C. Guild, a dentist of Marionville, has been making and passing counterfeit money and was arrested at Neosho last week, and a lot of the spurious money was found on his person. Benton Robbins took $25 to the First National Bank, Thursday morning, to deposit $20 and wanted $5 in change, when Cashier Charlesworth, informed him that one of the $5 was a counterfeit. Mr. Robbins took the bill back to the party who passed it on him. It is believed this is some of Dr. Guild's manufacture. - September 4, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Mrs. Benton Robbins and daughter, Nadine, visited in Monett, Friday. - September 11, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Ernest Robbins of near Verona visited from Saturday to Monday with the family of his uncle, Benton Robbins. - September 21, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Joe Robbins, a prominent farmer of near Verona, visited his brother, Benton Robbins, Friday and Saturday. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, January 30, 1919 - Ms. Calvin Grimes who has been here for the past two weeks at the home of her brother, Benton Robbins, returned to Webb City Sunday evening. - Cassville Democrat, Saturday, Feb. 28, 1920 - Miss Ruth Bethel of Joplin is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Benton Robbins and her uncle C. D. Manley and families. - Cassville Democrat, April 3, 1920 - Benton Robbins went to Springfield on the 26th and returned on 27th accompanied by Mrs. Robbins and daughter. Mrs. Robbins is making rapid progress in recovering from operations at a hospital and her friends are glad. - Cassville Democrat, May 8, 1920 - The Baptist Aid Society and many relatives and friends spent a very pleasant day Saturday May 1. It being the 30th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Benton Robbins of this city, at their home. An excellent dinner was served at the noon hour. It seems but just a little while since these folks were married, but time has carried them along swiftly to the 30th milestone and we hope they have as many more. - Robbins Family Photo 1 - Robbins Family Photo 2 - Robbins Family Photo 3 - Benton Robbins Page | Headstone Family Obit Norman Smith Photos BCG and HS Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| ROBBINS, Infant | 1919 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 1920 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Cassville Democrat, Saturday, Feb. 28, 1920 - The nine months old babe of Mr. and Mrs. Will Robbins living on the Roaring River Spring Hill 4 3/4 miles southeast of this city, died Feb. 20 of pneumonia, and the remains were interred in the Oak Hill Cemetery on the 21st. | Online Obit Phyllis Long |
| ROBBINS, Kenneth Leroy "Ken" | July 20, 1947 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 28, 2010 Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Cassville, MO resident. Son of Roy and Ophelia (Bowling) Robbins. On August 5, 1966, he was united in marriage to Sheila Slinkard. Preceding him in death were his parents and two sisters, Carolyn Robbins and Debra Jo Lewis. Ken received his education at Exeter, where he graduated from high school in 1965. During the Vietnam War he was drafted into the United States Army, serving from July 27, 1967 until July 25, 1969 and received a purple heart and bronze star. For twenty-five years he was employed with the telephone company, retiring from Centurytel in 2003. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| ROBBINS, Lorain W. | Oct. 26, 1895 | Jan. 21, 1900 | Inscription: "Dau. of B. and I. Robbins" - Research Note: Lorain M. Robbins daughter of Alford E. W. Benton Robbins (went by Benton) and Irine Manley. This researcher posted his middle initial as M. - The stone reads that it was W. - Front of Stone | Photo BCG and HS Headstone, Family Records Norman Smith |
| ROBBINS, Ophelia | Oct. 7, 1910 Near Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 4, 1911 Near Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate names William J. Robbins, born near Cassville, MO and Anna A. Stansberry, born near Cassville, MO as her parents. The cause of death was given as croup and pneumonia. William Robbins of Cassville, MO, was the informant. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| ROBBS, Otis Charles | Sept. 30, 1911 Magic Springs, Searcy Co., AR |
Jan. 14, 1979 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "TECH 5 US ARMY - WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: He was the husband of Nellie Loftin and a son of Andrew J. Robbs and Lillie Artimissa Marlow. Otis Robbs, age 24, married Nellie Loftin, age 18, on June 26, 1939 in Searcy Co., AR. - Another Photo | Photo Donna Cooper Photo BCG and HS AR Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long |
| ROBERT, Darig | 1882 | Sept. 5, 1883 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Age 11 months 20 days - Cause of death Cholera Infection. | Barry Co., MO Deaths 1883-1885 Jay Trace |
| ROBERTS, Clara Opal (HENDRICKS) | Nov. 22, 1917 Billings, Christian Co., MO |
Aug. 11, 1993 MO |
SSW: W. Glenn - Research Note: Daughter of Champ A. Hendricks and Louise T. Dewitt. William Glenn Roberts, age 21, married Opal Hendricks, age 21, on June 2, 1940 in Benton Co., AR. - Another Photo | AR Marriage Index Census SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Photo BCG and HS |
| ROBERTS, Claud | Nov. 2, 1894 | Sept. 10, 1916 | Inscription: "Son of Z. L. and M. A. Roberts" - Research Note: Son of Zephaniah L. Roberts and Minerva Angeline Box. | Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| ROBERTS, Edward Randolph | July 19, 1879 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 2, 1964 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Vesta C. - Research Note: Culver Funeral Home Records, published by Ted Roller, state that his parents were Zephaniah L. Roberts and Minerva Box. Vesta (Neeley) Roberts, Cassville, MO, was given as his wife's name. Mrs. Kenneth Goble, Oak Grove, MO, was listed as his closest relative. He had lived all his life in the area and was a stockman. Vesta C Neeley, age 19, married Edward R. Roberts, age 19, on Dec. 11, 1898 in Barry Co., MO. Z. L. Roberts, father of Edward R., gave consent. He was sheriff of Barry County from 1920 to 1924. - Cassville Republican, Nov. 27, 1919 - J. C. Henry and Ed Roberts will offer soon at public sale a bunch of yearling and two ear old Jersey heifers. Watch for bills. - Cassville Democrat, August 14, 1920 - Mrs. Ona Sanders of Hugo, Okla., spent Saturday night with her brother Ed Roberts and family in this city, and went to near Wentworth to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. Z. L. Roberts and family. - Same Paper - Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Roberts and some of their children, motored to his father's near Wentworth, Sunday. | Culver Funeral Home, by Ted Roller Donna Cooper Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| ROBERTS, Jerusha (BLACKBURN) (PATTON) | Jan. 22, 1817 TN |
Dec. 12, 1893 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Wife of Solomon Roberts" - Research Note: Daughter of Josiah H. Blackburn and Rachel Bryant. She first married Solomon Roberts, still living in the 1850 Census, Barry Co., MO, divorced by 1855. Solomon Roberts second married Mary (Clements) Parr on Nov. 15, 1855 in Barry Co., MO. Jerusha Roberts second married Alfred Patton on Apr. 29, 1858 in Barry Co., MO, widowed in the 1880 Census. - This stone is broken off from the base and is on the ground. | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| ROBERTS, Mary | Sept. 21, 1906 | Sept. 28, 1906 | No Data - Another Photo | Photos BCG and HS |
| ROBERTS, Mary Ethlyn | July 10, 1947 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
July 13, 1947 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate reads that she was an infant daughter of James Zebediah Roberts, born Cassville, Barry Co., MO, and Helen Ruth Warren, born Little Rock, AR. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| ROBERTS, Minerva Angeline (BOX) | Feb. 9, 1856 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
July 29, 1940 Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
SSW: Zephaniah L. - Research Note: She had lived in Joplin, MO for 10 years and was a widow. Daughter of William Box and Elizabeth Green, both born MO. Mrs. Bessie Hunter of Joplin, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| ROBERTS, Paul | Feb. 7, 1918 | Nov. 11, 1918 | Research Note: Cassville Republican, Thursday, Dec. 12, 1918 - The little nine months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Roberts died Monday. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Ed Chappell and interment made in the Oak Hill Cemetery. - Another Photo | Photos BCG and HS Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| ROBERTS, Ruby Bonsolene | Sept. 16, 1899 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 7, 1915 Flat Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was a daughter of Edward Randolph Roberts and Vesta Columbia Neeley, both born Cassville, MO, according to her death certificate. The cause of her death was that her clothing accidentally caught on fire and she was burned over most of her body. Her stone has Bonsolene as her name - death certificate has a different spelling - Bonsolinn. - Cassville Republican Nov. 11, 1915 - Bonsolene Roberts Fatally Burned - Clothing Catches Fire While Cooking Supper Friday Evening - Lives Until 4 O'clock, Sunday Morning: Miss Bonsolene Roberts, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Roberts, was fatally burned Friday evening at their home one mile south of Cassville while cooking supper and died Sunday morning at 4 o'clock, Nov. 7. The sad accident occurred at about 4:30 o'clock Friday evening. Mrs. Roberts was milking while Bonsolene and her younger sister were preparing supper. While at work over the cook stove Bonsoline raised a cap about something and the flames caught her clothing on fire. She became alarmed and ran about the house and finally ran into the yard and toward the barn lot where her mother was. Her younger sister poured water over her and prevented the flames from burning her about the head and face. Her clothing was literally burned from her body. Her left side, chest and arms being burned worst. The news of the horrible accident reached town at once and physicians and a number of friends hastened to the home and did all in their power to relive her suffering. From that moment until she passed away she had every attention which loving hands could bestow. Her body had been burned so deeply that nothing could be done to save her life. She bore the intense suffering nobly until she peacefully passed away. The funeral was held at the home Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, conducted by Rev. L. R. Lamb. Young lady schoolmates were honorary pallbearers. The pallbearers were selected from the W. O. W. Lodge of which Mr. Roberts is a member. Bonsolene Roberts was born in Cassville, Sept. 16, 1899, was 16 years, 1 month, and 22 days old. Most of her life had been spent in Cassville. She had always been a faithful pupil in school and also at Sunday School. She was a member of the Sophomore class in Cassville High School and a member of the Baptist Church and Sunday school. Her untimely and sad death has brought deep grief to her many friends and associates in this city. The large crowd in attendance at her funeral was the strongest evidence of the high esteem in which she was held. The family has the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their great bereavement. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| ROBERTS, Sarah K. (KENNEDY) | Oct. 11, 1882 Norway, MI |
Oct. 24, 1947 Rural Anderson, McDonald Co., MO |
SSW: Walter Henry - Research Note: Widowed wife of Walter Henry Roberts. Had been living in Anderson for 18 months. Daughter of David Kennedy and mother not named on the death certificate. Miss Marion Roberts of Anderson, MO was the informant. - Sadie/Sarah Kennedy married Walter H. Roberts on June 19, 1903 in Hennepin Co., MN. | Death Certificate MN Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| ROBERTS, Vesta Columbia (NEELEY) | Oct. 29, 1879 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
May 29, 1970 Four Pines Nursing Home, Independence, Jackson Co., MO |
SSW: Edward Randolph - Research Note: Daughter of James Madison Neeley and Julia Ann Brady. Vesta C Neeley, age 19, married Edward R. Roberts, age 19, on Dec. 11, 1898 in Barry Co., MO. Z. L. Roberts, father of Edward R., gave consent. Kenneth Gable of Oak Grove, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | SS Claims Index MO Marriage Records Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| ROBERTS, Walter Henry | Feb. 15, 1877 Watersville, Kennebec Co., ME |
Mar. 6, 1929 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Sarah K. - Research Note: He was a son of Winslow and Marie (Alderwall) Roberts. - Cassville Democrat, March 15, 1929 - WALTER H. ROBERTS DIES NEAR OAK RIDGE WEDNESDAY - Walter H. Roberts, who recently moved into this section, locating in the Oak Ridge settlement on the Batten farm, which he purchased, passed away at his home last Wednesday, following an illness of short duration. Death was due to heart ailment. He was 52 years and 19 days old. At the early stage in life, Mr. Roberts professed faith in Christ and at the age of 21 years, was married to Miss (Mary Elizabeth) Harvey, to which union one child a daughter was born. The deceased was born in Watersville, Maine. In the year 1903 he again married to Sarah Kennedy, and five children were born to this marriage, four girls and one son. Funeral services were held at the family home after which the remains were laid to rest in the Oak Hill cemetery at Cassville. Mr. Roberts made many friends since coming here a short time ago many friends who join the Democrat in extending sympathy to the bereaved family. - Mrs. Walter H. Roberts ordered a military head stone on May 26, 1929, her address, Rt. 2, Cassville, MO. He was Pvt., Hosp. Corp, US Army. | Online Obit Death Certificate Census Military Stone App. Phyllis Long |
| ROBERTS, William Glenn | Oct. 13, 1919 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 14, 2013 Decatur, IL |
SSW: Clara Opal - Research Note: He was the son of Edward R. and Vesta (Neeley) Roberts. He graduated from Cassville High School. He was a Navy Veteran of WW II, and served as Yeoman on an escort ship in the Pacific. He married Opal Hendricks in June of 1940. Together they raised two daughters. Opal preceded him in death. He then married Jean Steinberger in 1993. She also preceded him in death. His first job was at the Red Front Grocery in Cassville, which led to a career in the grocery business with Kraft Foods, and for a period of 18 years, he was in charge of all sales for the city of Chicago, IL. He earned a variety of "merit" awards with the company. He was preceded in death by his parents, wives, daughter, Kay (Roberts) Naumoff, seven sisters, and three brothers. - Another Photo | Cassville Democrat Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Photo BCG and HS |
| ROBERTS, Zephaniah L. "Zep" | Feb. 12, 1850 TN |
Jan. 29, 1929 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He is listed incorrectly on the SOS web site as J. L. Roberts. He was a son of Zachariah L. Roberts born TN and Mary Cyntha Lovelace. His wife was Minerva Box. - Cassville Democrat, Feb. 1, 1929 - Z. L. Roberts of Monett, commonly known among his many friends as "Uncle Zep" died at his home in that city Tuesday evening at eleven o'clock, following an illness extending over the past few weeks. He has been in declining health for the past year but death is said to have been caused by pneumonia. Uncle Zep, as the writer has known him all his life was born in Tennessee, Feb. 17th, 1850. When a young man, he came to Missouri, first locating in Springfield. After living in that city a short time, he moved to near Cassville and resided on what is known as the Welsher farm, where J. C. Hill now lives. His father homesteaded this farm many years ago. About 50 years ago, he was married to Miss Minerva Box, an excellent lady who resided near Cassville. Nine children were born to this marriage, eight of which survive. One son Claud, died a few years ago, when the family resided near Wentworth, MO. The children are: Mrs. Lizzie Mitts, and Mrs. Linnie Oxford of Neosho, Mrs. Mary Kawthorn and Hubert of Monett, Mrs. Ona Sanders, Hugo, Okla., and Ernest and Dewey of Joplin, and Ed of Cassville. Uncle Zep lived in Cassville many years, and operated a livery stable which was located on the northwest corner of the square on the lot now occupied by the Ford Agency. All of his children were born and raised in Cassville. He was a member of the Antioch Baptist church, having been converted at an early stage in life. In addition to his splendid wife and eight children, he leaves one brother, James of Springfield. He also leaves between 35 and 40 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren to mourn his pasting. Impressive funeral services were conducted at the Methodist-Protestant church in Monett, Thursday afternoon by Rev. Erickson, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Oak Hill cemetery at Cassville, under the direction of the Butterfield Funeral Service of Monett. This splendid man was well and favorably known throughout this section. He was an honorable citizen and kind and loving husband and father. His dealings have been such during his 50 years he was regarded as a man among men and strictly honest. To his grief stricken wife and other members of his family, the Democrat joins their many friends in extending sympathy in their sad hour of bereavement. A large number from Monett attended the internment here, as well as many of his old time friends and acquaintances of this section. - The stone has that he was born Feb. 12th and not the 17th as the death certificate reads. - Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, Jan. 4, 1894 - Z. L. Roberts is fitting up the Cassville hotel, formerly Burton's and later Ferrell's Place, so as to properly accommodate the trading public and all who desire good accommodations. It is his intention to make it a popular stopping place. - March 9, 1907, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Mrs. Bessie Hunter of Neosho, is visiting her parents, Z. L. Roberts and wife, relatives and friends this week. - May 22, 1909, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Dewey, youngest son of Z. L. Roberts fell off of a fence and broke his left arm between the elbow and wrist Thursday. - July 3, 1909, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Mrs. Sheldon and her cousin Ernest Roberts of Neosho, visited the latter's parents Mr. and Mrs. Z. L. Roberts and family in this city, Sunday. - Nov. 10, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Z. L. Roberts has traded his 20 acre farm one mile southeast of town for the B. W. McCandless stock of groceries and has taken charge of the store. - Jan. 19, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican - News comes from J. L. Buchanon at Paola, Kan., that two of his sons were recently drowned. Mr. Buchanon a few months ago traded for the McCandless stock of groceries and later traded the grocery store to Z. L. Roberts for the C.D. Higginbotham 20 acre farm south of town. - October 5, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Z. L. Roberts was in Carthage and Joplin Friday. He returned Saturday with a new Ford car for use in the Roberts Livery business. He will be associated with his son, Ed, in the livery business here. - November 30, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Chas. Mitts of Neosho visited his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Z. L. Roberts, a part of last week and the first of this week, returning home Tuesday. - May 12, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Local And Personal: Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Roberts of Monett, visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Z. L. Roberts, relatives and friends in this city Wednesday and Thursday. - Cassville Democrat, August 14, 1920 - Mrs. Ona Sanders of Hugo, Okla., spent Saturday night with her brother Ed Roberts and family in this city, and went to near Wentworth to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. Z. L. Roberts and family. - Roberts Livery Stable | Photo BCG and HS Online Obit Death Certificate Census Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| ROBERTSON, Edna Marie (SUNDERLAND) (HATCH) | June 21, 1938 TN |
Jan. 2, 1987 MO |
SSW: Loren E. - Research Note: Daughter of Frank Sunderland and Erma M. Scott. - Another Photo | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Ron Henson Photo BCG and HS |
| ROBERTSON, Louisa M. | 1846 | 1908 | Inscription: "Wife of W. J." | Photo BCG and HS |
| ROBERTSON, Loren Eugene | Apr. 12, 1933 IL |
Oct. 19, 1993 | SSW: Edna M. - Research Note: Son of George W. Robertson and Amanda E. Wolverton. - Another Photo | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Ron Henson Photo BCG and HS |
| ROBERTSON, William J. | Apr. 8, 1833 | Oct. 6, 1893 | Inscription: "Aged 60 Yrs., 5 Ms., 28 Ds." - Research Note: His wife was Louisa M. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Oct. 5, 1893 - Rev. W. J. Robertson is very ill. | Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| ROBINSON, Bernice | Sept. 2, 1910 | Apr. 24, 1971 | SSW: Vurland Richard | Photo BCG and HS |
| ROBINSON, G. W. | Dec. 8, 1861 Miami Co., AR |
Jan. 22, 1898 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Cassville Republican, Thursday, Cassville, MO, Mar. 16, 1893 - G. W. Robinson was born Dec 8, 1861 in Miami Co., AR, and died in Barry Co., MO, Jan 22, 1898. He was united in marriage to Laura Wright of Carroll Co., AR, in 1884 and moved to Cassville, MO in 1890 where he entered school and worked faithfully to prepare for life's work. He was teaching this school term of school at Oklahoma, five miles west of Exeter, when the band of affliction was laid upon him. He suffered much but the grace of God was sufficient. During the illness, he said, "My way is clear", and when unable to speak he looked at his loved ones and expressed good by and closed his eyes in death. He was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. His funeral was presented in Cassville by Rev. Sellers. His body was placed in the Cassville Cemetery to await the Resurrection. His dear, broken-berated wife and relatives had the sympathy of their many friends. He cannot come to us we may to go them, E. W. M. C. | Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| ROBINSON, Geraldine Ann (GOSS) | May 15, 1933 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Feb. 13, 2016 Roaring River Health, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Charles and Helen Georgia (Reece) Goss. On September 9, 1953, in Ratone, New Mexico, she was united in marriage to Harlin Emory Robinson, who preceded her in death in August, 2004, one week before their 50th wedding anniversary. Also preceding her in death were her parents; one brother, Jack Goss; two sons-in-law, Kenny Herrington and Scott Barton and three brothers-in-law, Bill Turner, Dave Strickland and Bob Thompson. Geraldine grew up and received her education in Springfield, Missouri. She was employed several years as an optician for a doctor in Colorado. In 1981 she moved from Englewood, Colorado to Missouri to retire and enjoy her family and her horses. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| ROBINSON, Harlin Emory | Feb. 23, 1932 Denver, Colorado Co., CO |
Aug. 20, 2004 Red Rose Inn, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "S SGT US MARINE CORPS KOREA" - Research Note: He was a son of Joseph Harlin and Thelma (Underhill) Robinson. He was a design engineer for airports and highways, a Marine Corps veteran and was a member of the Marine Corps Reserves for 10 years, and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Denver, Colorado. He married Geraldine Goss on September 9, 1954. | Photo BCG and HS Monett Times Aug. 2004 Phyllis Long |
| ROBINSON, Richard E. | Mar. 14, 1942 | Aug. 20, 2013 | Research Note: Photo of Military Stone at findagrave.com. Inscription: "SSGT US AIR FORCE VIETNAM" | Note Phyllis Long |
| ROBINSON, Vurland Richard | Nov. 2, 1919 OK |
Apr. 6, 1986 | SSW: Bernice - Research Note: NOT BURIED HERE - He and his parents are buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. He SSW his second wife Cheryl Tawana Carlisle. - Son of Charles Shelton Robinson and Ada Dowers. He first married Bernice. Vurland Richard Robinson, age 52, second married Cheryl Tawana Carlisle, age 27, on Jan. 21, 1972 at Whitman Air Force Base, Johnson Co., MO. Registration place was Lawrence Co., MO. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| ROBISON, Esther Lucretia (BRAUGHT) (VAUGHAN) | Mar. 16, 1882 | Feb. 11, 1981 | SSW: Joe W. - Research Note: Ester lived most of her life in Barry County. This photo was taken before her first marriage. She had to sell 5 sheep to pay for that ensemble. Ester was descended from Dr. Oldenberg who was one of The Marquis Lafayette's surgeons. She was also related to CSA General Daniel Imboden, Commanded in the Potomac. Ester's first husband was Charles Walter Vaughan. Their son, Earl Vaughan, was father of Barry County Rural School Superintendent, Charles Vaughan. Ester's second husband was Joseph Washington Robison. Esther Vaughan, age 29, married Joseph Robison, age 30, on Sept. 30, 1911 in Barry Co., MO. - Photo of Esther | Note Linda Skelton Corbin MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| ROBISON, Joseph Washington | Aug. 26, 1879 TN |
Dec. 31, 1959 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Esther - Research Note: He was a son of Powell and Elizabeth (Eidson) Robison. - Cassville Democrat, Jan. 6, 1960 - Funeral services for Joseph W. Robinson, 80 years old, who died Thursday morning at his home near Cassville, were held Sunday afternoon in the Culver Chapel. The Rev. Ab Edie and the Rev. Hugh Higgs officiated. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. A long time resident of Cassville, Mr. Robinson came here with his parents from Tennessee when a small boy. He was a member of the Bible Baptist Church of Cassville. Surviving are Ester Robinson; a stepson Earl Vaughn of Cassville; three daughters, Mrs. Vernon Stubblefield and Mrs. Truman Allison of Wichita, and Mrs. Earl Corbin of Eagle Rock; a brother Tony (should be Pony) Robinson of Exeter, MO, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. - Joy Guentert's notes: A photocopy of this obituary was sent to me by the Cassville Democrat. There was no date. Joseph W. Robinson's dates of birth and death and place of birth were taken from my family files. In the obit the name of Joseph W. Robison's brother is misspelled and should be Pony Robison. The 1860 Census for Hawkins Co., War Gap, TN spelled the last name Robinson but after the family came to Barry Co. MO, it changed to Robison. He was more than likely born in Hawkins Co., TN, and not Knox County as the obit reads. - Photo of Parents | Online Obit Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS Note Joy Guentert |
| RODEN, Chester | Jan. 22, 1914 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 26, 1937 CA |
Research Note: He died at the Pacific Lumber Mill of an accident and was a son of Ethol H. Roden and Myrtle L. Henson. He married Elizabeth Elida Dunham on Mar. 20, 1934, Barry Co., MO. - Another Photo | Photo Our Henson's 1785-1974, by Mr. and Mrs. Loren and Mildred Roden Ron Henson MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| RODEN, Ethol Harrison | July 23, 1888 Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 9, 1962 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Myrtle - Research Note: He was a son of William Newton Roden and Nancy Elizabeth "Dove" Reeves and the husband of Myrtle Lavilla Henson. They married Feb. 9, 1913 in Barry Co., MO. - Another Photo | Photo Our Henson's 1785-1974, by Mr. and Mrs. Loren and Mildred Roden Ron Henson Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| RODEN, Glenn Loren | June 13, 1918 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 17, 2002 Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Mildred F. (Lander) - Inscription: "Married Jan. 7, 1939" - Research Note: Son of Ethol H. and Myrtle Lavilla (Henson) Roden. He married Mildred Lander on January 7, 1939, in Exeter. He attended Fairview School. He was a farmer, a road commissioner, a member of the Shell Knob Saddle Club, and was a Republican committeeman. He served a grand marshal in Shell Knob's Fourth of July parades. He was preceded in death by two brothers. | Monett Times Jan 21, 2002 Mary Homesley Photo BCG and HS |
| RODEN, Leota Faye (THOMPSON) | Jan. 8, 1931 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 2, 2012 Mercy Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the second child of William Henry and Lois Olena (Hawk) Thompson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Harold Roden, and her twin sister, Oleta Maye Thompson. Leota attended Cassville School until the sixth grade, after which she completed her education at Butterfield School. Leota not only excelled in the sports of volleyball and softball in high school, but also was the valedictorian of the Class of 1949. Following graduation, Leota began work at the Barry County Library in Cassville, Missouri. There she met Robert "Bob" Roden and they were married on July 31, 1955. Leota worked at Jumping Jacks Shoe Corp. in Cassville for six years and then spent thirteen years at Justin Boot Company before retiring. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| RODEN, Mildred Frances (LANDER) | Oct. 11, 1914 Stone Co., MO |
Oct. 12, 2002 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: G. Loren - Inscription: "Married Jan. 7, 1939" - Research Note: Daughter of Elmer E. and Susie Katherine (Bilyeu) Lander, married Glenn Loren Roden on Jan. 7, 1939, in Exeter, and he preceded her in death Jan. 17, 2002. | Monett Times Oct. 15, 2002 Mary Homesley Photo BCG and HS |
| RODEN, Myrtle Lavilla (HENSON) | Jan. 30, 1895 Jenkins, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 10, 1966 Rural Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: E. H. - Research Note: She was the wife of Ethol Harrison Roden and a daughter of James William Henson, born MO, and Martha Eubanks, born AR according to the Henson history. Death certificate says her mother was Frances L. Eubanks. Usual residence was RR 1, Jenkins, MO. Loren Roden of rural Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Barry Co., MO marriage records for Myrtle's father: He first married Mary Malvinia Gibson on Nov. 9, 1876 in Barry Co., MO. She died in 1893. He second married, at age 36, Martha M. F. L. (Martha Matilda Frances Lucinda) Eubanks, age 17, on Apr. 15, 1894 in Barry Co., MO. - Another Photo | Photo Ron Henson Our Henson's 1785-1974, by Mr. and Mrs. Loren and Mildred Roden Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| RODEN, Nancy Elizabeth "Dove" (REEVES) | 1872 | Dec. 6, 1895 | Inscription: "Wife of William N. Roden" - Research Note: Daughter of John Reeves and Sarah Ann Solomon. Nancy Reeves married William N. Roden on Aug. 23, 1889 in Barry Co., MO. J. W. Roden, father of William N., vouches for the ages of these parties. Her husband William Newton Roden was born Jan. 17, 1868 and died Jan. 3, 1961. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, December 12, 1895 - Died, Friday, Dec. 6, Nancy, wife of Wm. Roden, age 22 years. The remains were buried in the Cassville Cemetery. - Another Photo | Online Obit MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Ron Henson Photo BCG and HS |
| RODEN, Robert Harold "Bob" | Oct. 7, 1924 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 28, 2011 St. John's Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the youngest child of George Greenberry and Lelia (Baker) Roden. In addition to his parents, preceding him in death were his brothers, Lester, Ralph and Herschel and two sisters, Ruth Hayward and Irene Roller. Shortly after graduating from Purdy High School in 1943, Bob was inducted into the Army. He was a veteran of World War II and saw action in the Philippines. He was wounded during the retaking of Corregidor, receiving the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. His wife was Leota Thompson. To this union five children were born. Bob worked for 13 years as the Bookmobile Driver/Clerk for the Barry County Library and was still recognized late in life by the former students of many small rural schools as "Bob the Bookmobile Man". He was then employed at U. S. Shoes for 13 years before retiring. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| RODEN, William E. | Sept. 13, 1921 AR |
Oct. 18, 1992 | Inscription: "PVT US ARMY WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Son of Ethel H. Roden and Myrtle Henson. His wife was Dorothy May Ellis, died 2003 and is buried at Crane Community Cemetery, Crane, MO. - Another Photo | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Ron Henson Photo BCG and HS |
| RODEN, William E., Jr. | Apr. 21, 1950 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Dec. 11, 1992 | Inscription: "SP 4 US NAVY VIETNAM" - Research Note: Son of William E. Roden and Dorothy May Ellis. | Note Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| ROGERS, Mary Barbara (WALKER) | Apr. 7, 1932 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 2, 1960 Hwy 37, North of Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: According to Culver Funeral Home Records, published by Ted Roller, Mary was a daughter of John Walker and her mother was Ruby Heck. The cause of her death was listed as internal injuries, and Bill Hemphill, acting coroner, made the statement. Died in an auto accident on Hwy. 37, North of Purdy, MO. Her husband, Sinclair U. Rogers, was listed as her closest relative and he was the informant on the death certificate. She was age 28. Mary is buried next to Johnny and Ruby. In 1962, Sinclair Rogers had Cassville Monument set a stone at her grave. He gave his address as Cassville. | Culver Funeral Home, by Ted Roller Cassville Monument Donna Cooper Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| ROLLER, Anna Kate (LIVINGSTON) | May 25, 1870 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 11, 1950 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: David D. - Research Note: She was a daughter of John and Mary L. (Statler) Livingston. She was the wife of David Dwight Roller. - Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, June 28, 1894 - Mrs. D. D. Roller and son who have been visiting relatives at Grand River, I. T., returned home Saturday night. They were met at Monett by Mr. Roller. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, July 4, 1918 - Capt. J. A. Livingston passed the 78th milestone on life's journey June 21 and Sunday Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Roller gave a family dinner in his honor. There were present Capt. and Mrs. Livingston, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Stuckey, and Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Reese. - Cassville Democrat, May 8, 1920 - Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Roller spent Sunday in Monett, attending Mrs. J. A. Livingston who was visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ross Stuckey and took very sick. She was improved at last accounts. | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| ROLLER, David Dwight | Oct. 12, 1861 Seligman, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 13, 1940 Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
SSW: Anna Kate - Research Note: Cassville, MO resident. He was married to Anna K. Roller age 69 at the time of his death. He was a hardware merchant and the son of Elisha and Susannah Roller born VA. Mrs. C. C. Reese of Cassville, MO was the informant. His wife was Anna Kate Livingston. - Cassville Republican, Weekly Paper, Thursday, July 20 , 1893 - Capt. J. A. Livingstone came up Sunday, from Elzey, I. T., for a few days visit at home. He and his family and Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Roller, Mrs. Stattler and Miss Maggie Frazier visited Roaring River Tuesday, Mr. Livingston retuning to Elzey the same evening. - - May 18, 1907, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Dave Roller visited the scenes of former days near Seligman last week. He said lighting struck Robert Roller residence last week and cut quite a lot of capers. From his report it appears the lighting tried to get all over the residences. Several persons in their house were shocked. - August 5, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Personal and Local News: D. D. Roller was thrown form a horse Sunday afternoon at his farm just south of town and pretty badly bruised about the face. He had ridden out to his farm to look after some stock when the accident happened. He had a narrow escape from a serious injury. - August 18, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Ralph, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Roller, who is at Henrietta, Okla., was rejected on his physical examination under the draft law. Ralph is having a hard time. He tried to get into the officers' reserve corp. but was rejected. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Sept. 26, 1918 - D. D. Roller and wife, and son-in-law, Cyril Reese, and family of Cassville visited Sunday at Robert Roller's. - Cassville Republican, Aug. 14, 1919 - Ralph Roller of Westville, Okla., came over last week for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Roller. - Cassville Republican, Nov. 27, 1919 - Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Roller have received from their son, Neil who last week entered Missouri Valley College, saying that he is delighted with his new work. - Cassville Democrat, August 14, 1920 - Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Roller of Henrietta, Okla., are visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Roller and family, relatives and many friends in this city. | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| ROLLER, Gordon Lee | Nov. 20, 1952 Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS |
Sept. 14, 2022 At Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Dale and Betty (Owens) Roller. On May 27, 2000 at Roaring River State Park in Cassville, Missouri he was united in marriage to Sandra Enzenbacher. Preceding him in death were his parents and one sister, Debbie Chappell. Preceding him in death were his parents and one sister, Debbie Chappell. Gordon attended school in Cassville, Missouri graduating from Cassville High School and later attained an associate degree from Grayson County College in Sherman, Texas. He lived in Dallas, Texas for twenty-two years and worked in the construction field. After returning to this area in 1996 he owned and operated G and S Heating and Air for five years, he then had the opportunity to work at Roaring River State Park, where he worked for several years. Gordon enjoyed fly fishing and fishing in general. Being very skilled with his hands, he built custom fly rods made of bamboo and sold them all over the United States, Italy, Canada and Germany. He also done custom leather work and built custom cabinets and furniture. He was a deacon for two years and a member of Community Faith Chapel in Cassville. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| ROMINE, Beatrice Opal (ROBISON) (STUBBLEFIELD) | Aug. 17, 1912 Mineral Springs, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 27, 2004 | Research Note: Daughter of Joseph Washington and Ester (Braught) Robison. Vernon E. Stubblefield, age 23, married Beatrice H. Robison on Feb. 6, 1932 in Delaware Co., OK. - Graveside services for Beatrice O. Romine, who died December 27, will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 21, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cassville with Dean Flanner, pastor, officiating, under the direction of Fohn Funeral Home-Williamson Chapel in Cassville. - Another Photo | Monett Times May 18, 2005 Joy Guentert Photo Donna Cooper Monett Times SS Claims Index OK Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| ROSE, Larry Ray | Dec. 1, 1947 Purves Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 1, 1947 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of Lenear S. and Mary Frances (Turner) Rose. | Note Donna Cooper Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| ROSE, Loye Russell | Jan. 18, 1935 Barry Co., MO |
July 12, 2017 At Home, Rural Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Verionca "Ronnie" - Research Note: Russell was killed in a tragic accident while brush hogging. He was the son of Johnny J. and Queen Isabella (Cargile) Rose. On February 2, 1957 he was united in marriage to Ronnie Sparkman. Preceding him in death were his parents and one brother, Charles "Doc" Rose. Russell graduated from high school at Washburn. For twenty-three years he was employed at Schreiber Foods in Monett and also farmed. In 1998 he retired to the farm raising cattle and horses which he dearly loved. He attended First Baptist Church in Cassville. He never met a stranger. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Jenny Hobbs Thomas |
| ROSE, Veronica "Ronnie" (SPARKMAN) | Oct. 8, 1937 | No Date | SSW: Loye Russell | Photo Jenny Hobbs Thomas |
| ROSS, Bessie L. (ANDERSON) | Dec. 8, 1901 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
July 29, 1971 Barry Co., Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Jerry Lynch - Research Note: Daughter of Charlie and Alta Pearl (Davidson) Anderson, both buried at Oak Hill Cemetery. | Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| ROSS, Jeremiah "Jerry" Lynch | Apr. 21, 1900 MO |
Jan. 28, 1970 DOA, Barry Co. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Bessie L. - Research Note: He was a son of Jeremiah Ross and Mary Elizabeth Hembree. He was an employee in a shoe store in Cassville. His wife was Bessie Anderson and she was the informant on the death certificate. Cassville, MO resident. - Photo of Jerry | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS Headstone Donna Cooper |
| ROTHE, Arthur Lee | May 22, 1893 | Feb. 29, 1975 | Research Note: Photo of stone at findagrave.com. - SSW: Flo Marie - Son of John Frederick Rothe and Flora Elizabeth Stultz. | Note Census Phyllis Long |
| ROTHE, Flo Marie (LARSON) | Nov. 10, 1895 | Jan. 17, 1986 | Research Note: Photo of stone at findagrave.com. - SSW: Arthur Lee - Daughter of Olin Truls Larson and Eliza Margaret Tanner. Arthur Lee Rothe married Flo Marie Larson on Sept. 18, 1920 in Linn Co., MO. | Note MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long |
| ROTHROCK, Lucy Belle (SNEERINGER) | Feb. 24, 1894 AR |
July 28, 1966 | SSW: William Marshall - Research Note: Daughter of Edward Sneeringer and Bertha Williams. Lucy Sneeringer, age 16, married William M. Rothrock, age 30, on Oct. 3, 1909 in Boone Co., AR. | Census AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| ROTHROCK, William Marshall | June 22, 1877 | Dec. 24, 1951 | SSW: Lucy Belle - Research Note: Joseph and Mary Rothrock. | Note Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| ROUTH, Louesa Mariah (MASON) | Feb. 1, 1829 TN |
Apr. 6, 1857 MO |
Inscription: "Louesa wife of W. J. Routh" - Research Note: Daughter of Littleberry Mason and Nancy Durham. Wife of William Jacob Routh. Louesa Mason married William J. Routh on Mar. 15, 1844 in Barry Co., MO. | MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| ROWER, Austin J. | No Date | Aug. 11, 1941 | Inscription: "MISSOURI - CARPENTER'S MATE 2CL USNRF" | Photo BCG and HS |
| ROWLAND, D. Wayne | Apr. 12, 1922 NM |
Jan. 14, 1989 | SSW: Maxine Sipe - Inscription: "Married Feb. 12, 1944" - Research Note: Son of Lewis Marion Rowland and Ursula Lorene Hunt. - Back of Stone - Military Stone - Inscription: "1ST LT US ARMY WORLD WAR II" | Census Phyllis Long Photos BCG and HS |
| ROWLAND, Floyd Dale | Nov. 26, 1918 Artesia, NM |
Nov. 1, 2002 Rogers, Benton Co., AR |
SSW: Mary Angeline - Inscription: "July 8, 1942" - Research Note: Son of Lewis and Ursula (Hunt) Rowland, Coast Guard veteran of World War II. - Military Stone - Inscription: "ENS US COAST GUARD WORLD WAR II" | Monett Times Nov. 4, 2002 Mary Homesley Photos BCG and HS |
| ROWLAND, Hazel Lorene | Jan. 16, 1935 | Jan. 17, 1935 | Inscription: "Infant Daughter of Lewis and Ursula Rowland" - Another Stone - SSW: Ursula | Photos BCG and HS |
| ROWLAND, Howard Ray | Sept. 9, 1929 | No Data | SSW: Meredith June Lee - Inscription: "Married Apr. 19, 1951" - Research Note: Son of Lewis Marion Rowland and Ursula Hunt. | Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| ROWLAND, Lewis Glenn | Jan. 30, 1927 Norwood, MO |
Mar. 27, 2011 Warrensburg, MO |
Research Note: He died at the Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, Missouri. Prior to his death, Glenn resided at the Missouri Veteran's Home in Warrensburg. He was the son of Lewis and Ursula (Hunt) Rowland. On June 8, 1946, he was united in marriage to Marian Babb. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Kristy Rowland Miskovsky; his parents; and two brothers. Glenn grew up and received his education in Cassville where he graduated with the Class of 1944. After serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, he owned and operated a series of retail clothing stores in various towns including Lamar, Missouri and Mountain Home, Arkansas. He retired from the Missouri Department of Revenue as a tax audit analyst. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| ROWLAND, Marian Allene (BABB) | Sept. 6, 1928 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 15, 2014 Fulton Nursing and Rehab. Fulton, MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Bernard and Nola (Lassiter) Babb. On June 8, 1946, in Columbus, Kansas, she was united in marriage to Lewis "Glenn" Rowland, who preceded her in death on March 27, 2011. Also preceding her in death were her parents and a daughter, Kristy Miskovsky. Marian grew up and received her education at Cassville, where she graduated from high school. She was an accounting clerk for Heer's Department Store in Springfield, Missouri for several years. She helped manage various retail clothing stores with her husband, including stores in Lamar, Missouri and Mountain Home, Arkansas. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| ROWLAND, Mary Angeline (WILLIAMS) | Oct. 4, 1922 | No Date | SSW: Floyd Dale - Inscription: "July 8, 1942" - Research Note: Daughter of Horace Raymond Williams and Mary Grace Buzzetti. | Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| ROWLAND, Maxine Irene (SIPE) | June 8, 1923 | May 5, 2003 | SSW: D. Wayne - Inscription: "Married Feb. 12, 1944" - Research Note: Daughter of William Guy Sipe and Malinda Pearl Rogers Sipe. - Back of Stone | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photos BCG and HS |
| ROWLAND, Meredith June (LEE) | June 29, 1932 | No Date | SSW: Howard Ray - Inscription: "Married Apr. 19, 1951" | Photo BCG and HS |
| ROWLAND, Ursula Lorene (HUNT) | Mar. 30, 1897 Bible Grove, MO |
May 20, 1962 Burge Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Hazel Lorene - Research Note: Cassville, MO resident. Clothing and dry goods merchant. Daughter of Virgil A. Hunt and Melvina "Vina" Stice. Wife of Lewis Marion Rowland married on Dec. 19, 1917 in Creston, Union Co., IA. Lewis is buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Springfield, MO. He was the son of Charles Wesley Rowland and Clara Bell Marquis. Dale Rowland of Springfield, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate IA Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| ROWLEY, A. B. | Jan. 13, 1925 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
May 12, 1997 Bartlesville, OK |
SSW: Frances Newman - Inscription: "Wed May 14, 1949" - Research Note: Son of Asa Rowley and Cressie L. Hutchens. He married Frances Newman, May 14, 1949, in Berryville, AR. Mason. | Note Jay Trace SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| ROWLEY, Asa C. | Nov. 28, 1902 | Jan. 8, 1972 | SSW: Cressie - Research Note: Joseph Freeborn Rowley and Adeline Feby (Wyrick) (Rowley) Walden. They are buried at Rowley Cemetery. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Photo BCG and HS |
| ROWLEY, Clara (HENBEST) | June 9, 1910 MO |
Aug. 16, 1989 Blue Springs, Jackson Co., MO |
SSW: Dave - Research Note: Clara taught school in both Washburn and Cassville. She was a daughter of Cauthuel D. and Maude Henbest. She married David James Rowley on Aug. 3, 1941 in Cassville, MO. | Photo BCG and HS Note Donna Cooper |
| ROWLEY, Cressie (HUTCHENS) | Dec. 20, 1905 | June 28, 1977 | SSW: Asa C. - Research Note: Daughter of Urtle Franklin Hutchens and Robbie Hawk. Asa Rowley, age 18, married Cressie Hutchens, age 15, on May 7, 1921 in Carroll Co., AR. - Another Photo | AR Marriage Index Census Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Photo BCG and HS |
| ROWLEY, David "Dave" James | Nov. 26, 1903 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Mar 15, 1975 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Clara - Research Note: Dave was a son of Amazon Freeborn and Edith Jane (King) Rowley. His father was born in Lawrence, KS and his mother in Raymond, Kansas. | Photo BCG and HS Note Donna Cooper |
| ROWLEY, Joseph F. "Jack", Rev. | Dec. 13, 1931 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 27, 2012 | Research Note: Rev. Jack F. Rowley was born December 13, 1931 in Washburn, MO to Asa and Cressie (Hutchens) Rowley. He graduated from Cassville High School in Cassville, MO and attended East Texas Baptist College in Marshall, Texas. Rev. Rowley married Doris Jane Guin on July 5, 1953. He worked for the State of Missouri as a Chief Security Officer where he retired in 1993. Rev. Rowley was ordained to the ministry in 1951 at First Baptist Church in Cassville, MO. He served his Lord and Savior in the ministry for 48 years, retiring in 1998. Rev. Rowley was preceded in death by his parents, Asa and Cressie Rowley, brother, Paul Rowley and A. B. Rowley; and a sister, Joana (Rowley) Smithson. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| ROWLEY, Frances Marion (NEWMAN) | July 2, 1931 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 15, 2009 Forrest Manor Home, Dewey, OK |
SSW: A. B. - Inscription: "Wed May 14, 1949" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Roy Chuck and Edith Fay (Garner) Newman. She was raised at Cassville and graduated from Cassville High School. She married A.B. Rowley on May 14, 1949, at Berryville, Ark. He preceded her in death on May 12, 1997. She had lived in Oklahoma since 1955. | Monett Times Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| ROWLEY, Lula (LEWIS) | Feb. 19, 1925 Tiff City, MO |
Jan. 24, 1988 | Research Note: Daughter of Emmitt M. Lewis and Martha J. Howard. Wife of Paul Hutchens Rowley. - Another Photo | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Photo BCG and HS |
| ROWLEY, Paul Hutchens | Feb. 2, 1922 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
July 26, 1990 | Research Note: Son of Asa C. Rowley and Cressie L. Hutchens. His wife was Lula Lewis. - Military Stone Inscription: "CPL US ARMY WORLD WAR II" - Another Photo | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photos Donna Cooper Photos BCG and HS |
| RUDD, James E., Dr. | July 17, 1928 Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS |
Oct. 10, 2012 MO |
SSW: Willa Don - Research Note: Son of Ward H. and Pauline (Cushman) Rudd. Married Willa Don Graves on June 3, 1956 at the South Joplin Christian Church. Dr. Rudd received his elementary education in Winfield, KS and graduated from Neosho High School. He attended Central College (now Central Methodist University), The University of Arkansas, and graduated from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee, then served two years in the military. He practiced Optometry in Cassville, Neosho, and Shell Knob, MO. He was a member of the Neosho United Methodist Church, The Southwest Missouri Optometric Society, and The Missouri Optometric Association, of which he was a past president. Preceding Jim in death were his parents, his wife of 49 years, Willa Don, two daughters; Robin Sue and Rose Ann, and one son; Ward Douglas. | Clark Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper Photo BCG and HS |
| RUDD, Robin Sue | Oct. 24, 1959 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 1, 1964 Freeman Hospital, Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
Research Note: Dr. James E. Rudd and Willa Don Graves were listed as her parents in Culver Funeral Home Records. Dr. Burton Graves of Joplin, MO, was her physician. She is buried next to Rose Ann Rudd. Cause of death was leukemia. | Culver Funeral Home, V. 11, P. 41, by Ted Roller Donna Cooper Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| RUDD, Rose Ann | June 27, 1964 | Oct. 13, 1978 | Research Note: She is buried near Dr. James and Willa Don Rudd and next to Ward Douglas Rudd. She was a daughter of Dr. James and Willa Don (Graves) Rudd. | Father's Obit Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| RUDD, Ward Douglas | July 19, 1966 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
July 15, 2000 Carthage, Jasper Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of Dr. James Rudd and Willa Don Graves. He was a graduate of Neosho High School and attended Missouri Southern State College in Joplin. He was a chef employed at Broadview Country Club and Veterans of Foreign Wars in Carthage. He married Stacey McGuirk on October 26, 1996. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Robin Rudd and Rose Rudd. | Monett Times July 14, 2000 Mary Homesley Photo BCG and HS |
| RUDD, Willa Don (GRAVES) | Apr. 20, 1930 | June 24, 2005 | SSW: Dr. James E. - Research Note: She was a Cassville resident. She was a daughter of Lloyd and Lola (Simpson) Graves and she married James Rudd on June 3, 1956, in Joplin, MO. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Robin and Rose; and one son, Ward. She was a graduate of Butler High School, attended Park College, and graduated from Southwest Missouri State. She taught school for 32 years in Newberg, Joplin, Neosho, and Cassville. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cassville, Neosho Chapter of PEO, Silver Leaf Club in Cassville, Friends of the Cassville Library, and the Missouri State Teachers Association. | Photo Donna Cooper Photo BCG and HS Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| RUDDICK, Allie Myrtle P. (PRIEST) | Apr. 14, 1887 Seligman, Barry Co., MO |
May 2, 1946 Flat Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Walter - Research Note: Her stone has her birth year as 1887. She was married to Walter Ruddick and the daughter of Charlie Priest and Sena Boyd according to her death certificate. Mrs. Delmar Reed of Cassville, MO was the informant. The cause of her death was burned beyond recognition in a residence fire. Note says that the "investigation is being continued". | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| RUDDICK, James Franklin | June 10, 1857 Benton Co., AR |
Mar. 21, 1918 Rural Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Martha - Research Note: Son of Stephen D. Ruddick and Margaret Mizer. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, March 28, 1918 - J. F. Ruddick died at his home northwest of Cassville, Thursday afternoon, March 21, 1918, following a lingering illness of more than two years of lung trouble, aged 60 years. The funeral was held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home and interment made in Oak Hill cemetery in this city. The services were conducted by Rev. J. W. Ennes. James Franklin Ruddick was born June 10, 1858 in Benton County, Ark. He grew to manhood in that county. From there he came to Barry county and located near Seligman where he married Miss Nancy Arnhart. To them three children were born: Mrs. Walter Hisaw of Pierce City, Arthur Ruddick of Cherryvale, Kan., and Walter Ruddick of near Cassville. A few years after the death of Mrs. Ruddick he united in marriage with Miss Martha Wallace of near Seligman. To them two children were born: Mrs. Horace Gray of Monett and O. W. Ruddick now in the U.S. Army. He was a brother of Stephen Ruddick of near Aurora. He was a man of strict integrity, of a high sense of honor and always took an active interest in advancing the welfare of the community in which he lived. He was held in high esteem as a good citizen, neighbor and friend. - April 10, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Shady Grove News: - Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Reed and Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Ruddick spent last Sunday with Charley England and family of Doss. - September 3, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Shady Grove News: John Ruddick of Joplin visited his brother, J. F. Ruddick, and family last week. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, March 28, 1918 - Shady Grove News: Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Reed and Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Ruddick spent last Sunday with Charley England and family of Doss. - Arthur Ruddick of Kansas spent the last ten days here, being called by the sickness of his father, J. F. Ruddick, who died at his home northwest of town Thursday. - Same Paper - Winfred Ruddick who has been in the Camp Grant training camp in Illinois visited his father, J. F. Ruddick, northwest of Cassville during his last illness. He has gained much in weight and was in fine health. | Online Obit Online Newspapers Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| RUDDICK, Martha (WALLACE) | May 8, 1846 VA |
Sept. 22, 1919 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: James - Inscription: "His Wife" - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that she was a daughter of James Wallace, born Ireland and mother's maiden name was Babb. - Obit reads that she was born in Lee Co., VA, and her death certificate reads Hancock Co., VA. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Sept. 25, 1919 - Mrs. Martha (Wallace) Ruddick, widow of the late James F. Ruddick northwest of Cassville, died Monday afternoon, Sept. 22, 1919, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Maggie Gray of Monett. She had been ill for several weeks of a complication of troubles and in failing health for more than a year. The funeral services were held at the home of her daughter in Monett Tuesday and her body brought to Oak Hill Cemetery at Cassville for burial beside the body of her husband. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Francis Goodnight of Purdy assisted by the Callaway Undertaking Co. Mrs. Ruddick was a daughter of the late James Wallace who came to the south part of this county from Lee County, Virginia in 1853. She was born in Lee County, Virginia May 8, 1846. She was married to James Ruddick in 1885. To them two children, one daughter, Mrs. Maggie Gray, and one son, Winfred of Detroit, Mich., were born. Mr. Ruddick died in March 1918. She was a good mother, friend and neighbor and had numerous friends over the county who will be grieved to know of her passing. In addition to her children she leaves brothers and sisters and two stepchildren, Mrs. Walter Hisaw of near Pierce city and Walter Ruddick of Cassville. - April 16, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - New Salem News: Adam Wallace and Aunt Mary Pendergraft visited their sister, Mrs. J. F. Ruddick, near Cassville part of last week. | Online Newspapers Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| RUDDICK, Walter | Sept. 1885 Barry Co., MO |
May 2, 1946 Flat Creek Twp. , Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Allie - Research Note: His stone has his birth year as 1885 and the death certificate has 1888. The cause of death was burned beyond recognition in a residence fire. Note says that the "investigation is being continued". Son of James F. Ruddick and mother not named on the death certificate. Mrs. Delmar Reed of Cassville, was the informant. His mother was Nancy Arnhart. His first wife was Lula E. Beck, died in 1913 due to childbirth and buried with their infant daughter in Horner Cemetery. - December 29, 1906, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Walter Hisaw and wife of Capps creek township, visited Mrs. Hisaw's parents, J. F. Ruddick and family, northwest of town this week. - July 20, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Amanda Ruddick vs. Walter Ruddick, divorce decree for plaintiff. - November 9, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Licenses to Wed: Walter Ruddick, 32, Cassville and Allie Priest, 20 Cassville | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| RUSSELL, Bonnie Fay (PAINTER) (JOHNSON) | Sept. 20, 1943 Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO |
May 15, 1979 | Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: Daughter of Emil A. Painter and Sylvia L. Zilliox both buried at Oak Hill Cemetery. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| RUTHERFORD, Carrie Beth | Sept. 5, 1964 | No Date | Research Note: Stone has one date on it. Could be a death date. | Photo BCG and HS |
| RUTHERFORD, "Creet" Edith May (SMITH) | 1895 | 1979 | SSW: William Harrison "Don" - Research Note: Daughter of Adam P. and Annie Rosa Smith. | Census Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
| RUTHERFORD, William Harrison "Don" | Oct. 21, 1890 Maryville, IA |
Apr. 24, 1963 At Home, Old Exeter Road, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Creet - Research Note: Culver's Funeral Home records read that his father was Perla Hyatt Rutherford and his mother Etta Amanda Owens. Creet Rutherford was his closest relative. He was a salesman. Creet was his wife and she was the informant on the death certificate. | Photo BCG and HS Culver's Funeral Home, V. 10, P. 91, by Ted Roller Donna Cooper Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| RUTLEDGE, Earl Silas | Jan. 3, 1910 Quebec, Canada |
May 27, 2004 Red Rose Inn, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Harold Silas and Margaret Ann (Major) Rutledge. He was a homesteader, trained wild horses, and built roads for Texaco Oil. He married Marjorie Bell Markle on February 10, 1980, in San Diego, California, and she preceded him in death August 17, 1989. He married Bernita Sisney Lierhimer in 1993, and she preceded him in death March 25, 2002. - He 1st married Emmie Constance Bowen, died in 1977. 2nd married at age 71 Marjorie Bell Markle, age 69, on Feb. 10, 1981 in San Diego, CA. 3rd married Bernita Mae (Sisney) (Ennis) (Lierheimer) Rutledge, buried at Mineral Springs Cemetery. | Williamson Funeral Home Census CA Marriage Index Phyllis Long |
| RUTLEDGE, Marjorie Bell (MARKLE) (BOWERS) | Aug. 12, 1909 NE |
Aug. 17, 1989 | Research Note: Daughter of Robert C. Markle and Ida M. Davis. She first married Wesley P. Bowers. Married second Earl Silas Rutledge on February 10, 1981, in San Diego, California. | Census CA Marriage Records SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo BCG and HS |
