Oak Ridge Cemetery - Surnames R - S
SSW = Shares Stone With
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAY, Janice Lucille (BROOKS) | Apr. 18, 1941 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
July 14, 2015 Independence, Jackson Co., MO |
Inscription: "Beloved Wife of Clifford Ray" - Research Note: Photo of stone at findagrave.com. She was the daughter of Oscar and Vicey (Ennis) Brooks. She was the third of thirteen children. On May 7, 1965 she was married to the true love of her life, Clifford Ray in Miami, OK. When celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this past year, they got remarried at a ceremony held in their home. They were also both baptized on the same day. Janice worked and retired from UPS as a data entry operator. She was preceded in death by her parents, and 11 brothers and sisters. - Her parents are buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery. | Meyers Funeral Home Photo Phyllis Long |
| REAGAN, Lavada Esther (BRINK) | Sept. 11, 1941 Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 8, 1968 Baxter Springs Hosp., Baxter Springs, Cherokee Co., KS |
Research Note: According to Culver's Funeral Home she was a daughter of David Edward and Rachel (Snider) Brink. She had lived in the community for 4 months and Lonnie Reagan was given as her husband. Charges were made to Cherokee County, KS, and to the mother. Mrs. Rachel Brink lived in Neosho, MO. | Culver's Funeral Home Records, V. 13, P. 72, by Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| REED, Arley Andrew | July 20, 1904 Ozark Co., MO |
July 23, 1982 MO |
SSW: Cora - Inscription: "Father" - Research Note: Son of John Enos Reed and Maggie Mae Lawson. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller |
| REED, Arley Floyd | July 17, 1956 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 17, 2016 At Home, Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of James "Rusty" and Susie (Wills) Reed. Floyd's mother preceded him in death on July 24, 2015. Floyd graduated from Exeter High School. He was employed with A-1 Pump Service as a plumber's assistant. | Fohn Funeral Home Photo Phyllis Long |
| REED, Arthur Lloyd | Jan. 31, 1936 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 22, 2005 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Joe A. - Inscription: "Married May 14, 1954" - Research Note: He was a son of Earl and Ruby (Starnes) Reed. On May 14, 1954, he was united in marriage to Joe Ailene Davis. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Johnny and Gene Reed and two sisters, Helen Vanderpool and Margaret Pryor. He was a life-long resident of this area and was a self-employed truck driver. He was in the United States Army from July 9, 1954, until May 28, 1956, and served in France. There is a photo on stone. - Back of Stone | Cassville Democrat Phyllis Long Photos Ted Roller |
| REED, Barbara Sue | Dec. 25, 1938 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 28, 1958 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her photo is on the stone. Her death certificate reads that Arlie and Cora (Hilburn) Reed were her parents. She was a school girl. The cause of her death was from injuries of a car accident. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Ted Roller |
| REED, Beverly Sue (MATTINGLY) | June 24, 1946 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
May 20, 2012 At Home, Rural Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Larry Cecil - Research Note: She was the daughter of Wilmer and Artie (Ryan) Mattingly. On July 9, 1965, in Cassville, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Larry Reed. Preceding her in death were her parents; five brothers, Donald, Darrell, David, Jim and Stanley Ray Mattingly and one sister, Wilma Dean. Beverly was a life-long resident of Exeter, Missouri. She was a graduate of Exeter High School. For several years she worked with her husband in the meat processing business. For nineteen years she was employed at Fasco from which she retired. - Another Photo | Fohn Funeral Home Photos Phyllis Long |
| REED, Bobby LeRoy | July 21, 1951 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 4, 2022 Mercy Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Lloyd and Evelyn (Patton) Reed. He was a 1969 Cassville High School and subsequently joined the United States Army in 1974. During this time Bobby served in Korea, Germany, Japan, and Operation Desert Storm where he was awarded the Bronze star as well as many other medals and honors. On February 24, 1979, Bobby married the love of his life Carolyn Baggett while stationed in Hawaii. In 1995, Bobby retired from the Army as a Master Sergeant, going on to work as a service manager for John Deere dealership in Freistatt, Missouri. In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by one brother, Gary (Cotton) Reed; and sister-in-law, Beverly Reed. Private family services with full military honors will be held at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Cassville. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of the White Funeral Home and Crematory, Cassville, Missouri. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| REED, Clarence Enos | Jan. 2, 1901 MO |
Sept. 5, 1955 Rural Jenkins Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate reads that his father was John Reed and his mother Maggie Lawson was his mother's name. He was a laborer and the cause of death was coronary insufficiency. He never married and his address was Cassville, MO, at the time of his death. He was 53 years old, which would indicate that the 1902 date is probably correct. Mrs. Glen Patton of Jenkins, MO, was the informant.The death certificate has his birth date as Jan. 2, 1902 and not 1901 as the stone reads. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Ted Roller |
| REED, Cora Bea (HILBURN) | June 8, 1913 Mano, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 10, 2014 Mercy Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Arley - Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: She was e daughter of Thomas Jefferson and Mary Frances (Holman) Hilburn. On June 7, 1930, in Cassville, she was united in marriage to Arley Andrew Reed, who preceded her in death on July 23, 1982. Also preceding her in death were her parents; two sons, Orville Reed and Thomas Reed; one daughter, Barbara Sue Reed; two brothers and six sisters. Cora received her education at Shady Grove and Cassville Schools. She was a life-long resident of Barry County, where she was a homemaker and worked as a cook at Rainbow Dinner House and Main Street Cafe. For several years she worked as a cook for the Exeter Schools and was well known for her excellent cooking. She was a member of Butterfield Baptist Church and some of her favorite pastimes were cooking, playing with her grandchildren, quilting, crocheting and gardening until she was 85, and then she enjoyed watching the garden grow out her kitchen window. She loved Barry County and living here. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller |
| REED, Deetta Gale | Aug. 2, 1964 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 2, 1964 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
According to Culver's Funeral Home records, she was a still born child and a daughter of Otis Dale and Nancy (Myers) Reed. The stone has her name spelled Gail and not Gale as the funeral home record reads. | Culver's Funeral Home V. 11, P. 42, by Ted Roller Donna Cooper Photo Ted Roller |
| REED, Delmar O. | Aug. 30, 1911 Stafford Co., KS |
Nov. 8, 1978 MO |
SSW: Gladys Geneva - Inscription: "Married Oct. 13, 1934" - Research Note: Son of John Enos Reed and Maggie Mae Lawson. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller |
| REED, Douglas L. "Booger" | Sep. 15, 1966 Monett Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 31, 2023 Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Gary "Cotton" and Connie Hilburn Reed. Booger enjoyed ranching, horses, and rodeos; he loved to do leather work, and collected spurs and bits. Until the 4-k Ranch disbursed, Booger and his son Cotton had taken it over and made it a successful operation. Booger was currently working at the Shockley Cattle Ranch in Stark City. After being together for 10 years, Booger married Annette "Gracy" Robertson on June 12, 2022, in Fairview; she survives. Additional survivors include 5 sons; a special niece; three sisters; two grandsons; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins; and hundreds of friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lloyd and Evelyn Reed, Clifford and Kathleen Hilburn, and David and Jeane Lemon, Uncle Billy Leon Hilburn, cousin Mason Lowe, and many close friends over the years. | White Funeral Home & Crematory L. Pearce Findagrave |
| REED, Evelyn Maxine (PATTON) | Oct. 6, 1918 Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 8, 1978 MO |
SSW: Lloyd - Inscription: "Wed Aug. 6, 1941" - Research Note: She was the wife of Lloyd Cecil Reed and a daughter of Light Leroy "Roy" and Georgia Harriet (Cochran) Patton. | Photo Ted Roller Note Phyllis Long |
| REED, Gary Lloyd "Cotton" | Mar. 4, 1944 | Sept. 2, 1987 | Research Note: Son of Lloyd Cecil Reed and Evelyn Maxine Patton. His military stone has Mar. 4th as his birth date and his other stone has March 3rd as the date. - Back of Stone - Military Stone - Inscription: "SP5 US ARMY - VIETNAM" | Father's Obit Phyllis Long Photos Ted Roller |
| REED, Gladys Geneva (RUDDICK) (SWOFFORD) | Sept. 9 , 1915 Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 13, 1986 MO |
SSW: Delmar O. - Inscription: "Married Oct. 13, 1934" - Research Note: Daughter of Walter Dean Ruddick and Allie Myrtle Priest. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller |
| REED, James "Rusty" | Oct. 17, 1935 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 22, 2018 At Home, Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Susie E. - Research Note: He was the son of Arley and Cora (Hilburn) Reed. On February 16, 1956, he was united in marriage to Susie Ellen Wills; she preceded him in death on July 24, 2015. Rusty was a lifelong resident of Barry County where he was very active in many roles. He served as Exeter's Mayor for seven terms and served as president for the Exeter Lions Club. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Arley Floyd Reed, on March 17, 2016; one brother, Orville Reed; and one sister, Barbara Reed. | White Funeral Home Photo Phyllis Long |
| REED, Jasper Earl | May 6, 1913 Ozark Co., MO |
Oct. 25, 1971 At Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Ruby Ellen - Research Note: Son of John Reed and Maggie Lawson. His wife was Ruby Ellen Starnes. Gene Reed of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Another Photo | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Susan Photo Ted Roller |
| REED, Joe Aileen (DAVIS) | Aug. 13, 1938 Smithville, OK |
Mar. 6, 2021 Daughter's Home, Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Arthur Lloyd - Inscription: "Married May 14, 1954" - Research Note: There is a photo on stone. - She was the daughter of Floyd and Dorsey (Beck) Davis. On May 14, 1954 she was united in marriage to Arthur Reed, who preceded her in death on November 22, 2005. Also preceding her in death were her parents; one daughter, Fern Perkins; one grandson, James Reed and one great grandson, Mason Conner Reed. For several years Joe was employed as a cook at Roaring River. She was a life-long resident of Barry County, living in Cassville and Exeter. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. - Back of Stone | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photos Ted Roller - Deceased |
| REED, John Enos | Dec. 15, 1871 Christian Co., MO |
June 12, 1942 MO |
Research Note: Son of Ozie Broyles Reed and Lucy Ann Reed. His wife was Maggie Lawson. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller |
| REED, Joyce Kathleen | No Date | No Date | SSW: Paul Eugene "Gene" Reed - Research Note: She was a daughter of Hubert Neal Reed and Doris Virginia (Painter) Reed. | Note Susan Photo Ted Roller |
| REED, Larry Cecil | May 7, 1942 Oak Ridge Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 25, 2023 At Home, Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Beverly Sue - Research Note: Son of Lloyd and Evelyn (Patton) Reed. On July 9, 1965 in Barry County, MO he was united in marriage to Beverly Mattingly, who preceded him in death on May 20, 2012. Also preceding him in death were his parents; one grandson, Mason Lowe; two brothers, Gary (Cotton) Reed and Bob Reed and one nephew, Douglas (Booger) Reed. Surviving are one daughter; two grandaughters; four great-grandchildren; two brothers; and two sisters. Maynard attended school in Cassville, Missouri graduating from Cassville High School in 1960. At the age of 12 he started helping his father process meat at Reed's Butchering and Custom Processing. In 1970 he opened Reed's Processing Plant that closed in 1993 when he started working at Ramey's in the meat department where he always greeted everyone with a smile. After Maynard retired from his many years of meat processing his main enjoyment was his grandchildren. He never missed a rodeo or softball game, he was their biggest fan. He also enjoyed coon hunting where he won many awards with the coon dogs he trained. Maynard was saved at the age of 66 and baptized at the age of 70 at Corinth Baptist Church. He enjoyed going to church and his church family. Maynard was a member of Mercy and Grace Fellowship. Headstone photo without death date on Findagrave. | Fohn Funeral Home L. Pearce Findagrave Photos Phyllis Long |
| REED, Lloyd Cecil "Sodie" | Aug. 15, 1916 Ozark Co., MO |
July 12, 2011 Ozarks Methodist Manor, Marionville, MO |
SSW: Evelyn M. - Inscription: "Wed Aug. 6, 1941" - Research Note: He was one of twelve children born to John Enos and Maggie (Lawson) Reed. On August 6, 1941, he was united in marriage to Evelyn Patton, who preceded him in death on August 8, 1978. Also preceding him in death were his parents; one son, Gary "Cotton" Reed and eleven brothers and sisters. Surviving are six children; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-nine great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Sodie, as most people knew him, lived most of his adult life in Cassville. In 1962, he began working for Ramey's Supermarket as a meat cutter, retiring in 1984, after forty-two years of employment. He loved fox hunting, fishing, music, fishing, more fishing, oh yeah, did we mention fishing, and Sunday dinners with his family. He served several years on the Oak Ridge Cemetery Board. | Fohn Funeral Home Census Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller |
| REED, Maggie Mae (LAWSON) | Sept. 8, 1881 Hawkins Co., TN |
Apr. 1, 1948 Purves Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: According to her death certificate she was born Sept. 9, 1882 and not in 1881 as the stone reads. Acute nephritis was the cause of death. Daughter of John Lawson born TN. Mother not named. Lucy Reed, Cassville, MO, was the informant. - Maggie Lawson married John E. Reed on Dec. 24, 1897 in Ozark Co., MO. J. L. Lawson, father of Maggie, gave consent. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller |
| REED, Mason Connor | July 27, 2011 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
July 27, 2011 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Graveside services for Mason Connor Reed, infant son of Janet Smith-Jordan and Joshua Reed, were in Oak Ridge Cemetery. | Obit Photo Phyllis Long |
| REED, Oliver Jackson | Mar. 30, 1882 Christian Co., MO |
Jan. 8, 1960 | Inscription: "Gone But Not Forgotten" - Research Note: A photo of him is on his stone. Son of Ozie Broyles Reed and Lucy Ann Reed. O. J. Reid, age 38, married Flora (Funk) Presley, age 36, on June 4, 1920 in Boone Co., AR. | Census AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Photo Ted Roller |
| REED, Orville Cleo | Oct. 25, 1933 Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 6, 1998 | Inscription: "Son of Arley and Cora - Husband of Annabel - Father of Twyla, Diane, Andy" - Research Note: Son of Arley Reed and Cora Bea Hilburn. - Back of Stone | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller |
| REED, Paul Eugene "Gene" | Feb. 4, 1939 Barry Co., MO |
May 9, 2000 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Green Co. MO |
SSW: Joyce Kathleen - Research Note: He was a son of Jasper Earl Reed and Ruby Starnes. He was former owner of Gene's Cafe and Carol's Truck Stop in Monett and was a member of the Temple Baptist Church in Monett. He married Joyce K. Reed on November 15, 1973, in Miami, Oklahoma. His brother Johnny Reed preceded him in death. He had been married three times. 1st wife - Zola Vernelle Pridemore, 4 children: Janet, Dorothy, Donnie and Danetta Reed; 2nd wife - Carrol Locklear; 3rd wife - married Nov. 15, 1973 Joyce Kathleen Reed. Joyce was his surviving spouse. Two children: Darrin Eugene and Dustin Craig Reed. He was buried May 12, 2000. | Obituary Family, Attended Funeral Deceased Beverly A. Matthews SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Susan |
| REED, Ruby Ellen (STARNES) | Aug. 2, 1913 Dallas Co., MO |
Feb. 23, 1989 MO |
SSW: Jasper Earl Reed - Research Note: Daughter of James Aaron Starnes and Gretta Rosetta Tuttle. She was a longtime resident of the Monett area. She was a homemaker, member of Monett Free Will Baptist Church and the church's women's auxiliary. - Another Photo | Cassville Democrat Phyllis Long Photo Susan Photo Ted Roller |
| REED, Susie E. (WILLS) | Nov. 30, 1938 Walsh, Baca Co., CO |
July 24, 2015 At Home, Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: James Rusty - Research Note: She was the daughter of Garland and Lula Wills. She was raised by her foster parents, William "Bob" and Effie Wills. She was united in marriage to James "Rusty" Reed in Clayton, New Mexico, on February 16, 1956. Everyone said the marriage would never last, but it lasted 59 years, and they were blessed with five children. She was preceded in death by her parents, foster parents and brother, Staff Sergeant Wesley Wills. She received her education in Baca County, Colorado. | Fohn Funeral Home Photo Phyllis Long |
| REID, Vesta Ann (CARTERMAN) (MANSKER) | Feb. 2, 1898 Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 7, 1997 MO |
Inscription: "Forever In Our Hearts" - Research Note: Daughter of Harvey Allen Carterman and Emoretta Beck. Annie V. Mansker, age 32, widowed, and living with her mother in the 1930 census. Ann Carterman, age 24, married Gus Mansker, age 34, on June 9, 1922 in Lamar, Powers Co., CO. 1930 Census Kiowa Co., CO, shows him living with his mother and divorced. | Census CO Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller |
| REYNOLDS, Amos William | Nov. 29, 1893 | Dec. 17, 1893 | Research Note: Amos William Reynolds was a son of Jacob J. and Elizabeth (Thorn) Reynolds and a grandson of Isaac and Nancy (Moore) Thorn. He is buried next to Isaac and Nancy Thorn. | Photo Note Elmer Thorn Photo Ted Roller |
| ROBERTS, Demurl "Blake" | May 20, 1986 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Feb. 16, 2017 At Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Demurl Cleo and Vicky (Smith) Roberts. On May 1, 2005 in Branson, Missouri he was united in marriage to Susan Hash. Blake received his education at Monett. He was employed at George's as a live hanger. | Fohn Funeral Home Photo Phyllis Long |
| ROUSER, Dorothy Muriel (LOVELL) | June 17, 1920 Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 25, 1998 | SSW: Theodore D. - Research Note: Daughter of Edmond Alvin Lovell and Ruby Charlotte Zilliox buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller |
| ROUSER, Theodore Dale | Sept. 22, 1923 Helga, MN |
June 4, 1990 | SSW: Dorothy - Research Note: Son of Burton H. Rouser and Mary S. Lassig. Theodore D. Rouser, age 29, first married Mary A. Ramos/Haxton, age 21, on Nov. 22, 1952 in San Francisco, CA. - Military Stone - Inscription: "CPL US ARMY WW II" - Rouser Stone | SS Claims Index CA Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photos Ted Roller |
| RUSSELL, Calvin James | Aug. 22, 1910 OK |
Aug. 22, 1949 Cardwell Hosp., Stella, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Lora L. - Research Note: His headstone reads born 1910 - but he was born in 1911. (death certificate) has 1910. - because he didn't want to be younger than his wife. He married Lora Leona Ennis April 22, 1930 in Coldwater, Kansas. He was a son of Frank and Marie (Sibers) Russell. Cause of death on the DC says trauma from truck winch, fell on milk cans in a truck. His wife was the informant. - Another Photo - Another Photo - Back of Stone | Obituary Photo Mary Griffis Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Elmer Thorn Photos Ted Roller |
| RUSSELL, Calvin James, Jr. | July 13, 1931 Lamar, CO |
July 28, 1969 Sierra Madre, CA |
SSW: Gwondolen M. - Inscription: "Married May 8, 1950" - Research Note: Married Gwondolen M. Sturgell on May 9, 1950. Father to one child Edgar James Russell. Son of Calvin James Russell and Lora L. Ennis. Marriage date on stone is not the same date as Edgar posted. - Another Photo - Back of Stone | Note Headstone Edgar James Russell, D. O. Photo Elmer Thorn Photos Ted Roller |
| RUSSELL, Gwondolen Marcelean (STURGELL) | Nov. 16, 1932 Cato, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 18, 2002 Home, La Verne, Los Angeles Co., CA |
SSW: Calvin James, Jr. - Inscription: "Married May 8, 1950" - Research Note: NOT BURIED HERE. Gwondolen Marcelean (Sturgell) (Russell) Smith has a tombstone in the Oak Ridge Cemetery under the name "Gwondolen Russell" but she is buried at the Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Rowland Heights, CA, under the name "Gwondolen Smith". | Photo Elmer Thorn Online Obit Note Mary Griffis |
| RUSSELL, Lora Leona (ENNIS) (LOFTIN) (HAMMOND) | Oct. 27, 1910 Mineral Springs, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 11, 2009 Red Rose Inn, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Calvin Russell - Inscription: "Wife of Lester Loftin and J. B. Hammond" - Research Note: She married Calvin James Russell Apr. 22, 1930 in Coldwater, KS. They had three sons. She married Lester Loftin Nov. 6, 1950 in Carroll County AR and married J. B. Hammond Nov. 28, 1977. She was a daughter of Thomas Martin "Marty" and Clara Minnie (Beeson) Ennis. - She resided in KS and also CO a few years, but spent most of her life in the Cassville area. She was a homemaker. She was a charter member of Community Faith Chapel. Apr. 22, 1930 in Coldwater, KS she was united in marriage to Calvin Russell and to this union 3 sons were born. He preceded her in death. On Nov. 6, 1950 she married Lester Loftin, now deceased. She married J. B. Hammond, now deceased, Nov. 28, 1977. Others preceding her in death were her parents, son Calvin James Russell Jr., plus sisters: Vicey Brooks, Elma Bishop, Esther Bowers, Gracie Elliott and Thelma Weaver. | Headstone Photo Carol Wilkerson Family Note Edgar James Russell, D. O. Cassville Democrat Phyllis Long |
| RUSSELL, Norma "Gayle" (DOTSON) | Mar. 16, 1937 Stone Co., MO |
Nov. 8, 2017 At Home, Jenkins, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of William Earl and Ella (Gore) Dotson. On May 31, 1956 in Cassville, Missouri she was united in marriage to Doyle Russell. Preceding her in death were her parents and one brother. Gayle received her education at Reeds Spring, Missouri, where she graduated from high school. She served as a pastor's wife while raising their children and serving the Lord. She and Doyle supported the Navajo Indian Mission in Old Mexico and Arizona. She was a member of Community Faith Church, where she and Doyle pastored for thirty-five years. She taught children Sunday School for many years. Gayle and Doyle were also missionary senior pastors of the church in the Philippines. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| RYAN, Laura Etta (BELL) | Oct. 13, 1849 Clay Co., MO |
Apr. 17, 1929 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the wife of George William Ryan, died 1909, buried at Cope Cemetery, Johnson Co., TX and Gregory T. Thuett, died 1917, buried in Tarrant Co., TX. Daughter of William Mason Bell, born KY, and Elizabeth Tyler (Riley) (Bell) Messinger. | Photos Ted Roller Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long |
| SAGGARS, Irene Henrietta (JANDA) | Mar. 3, 1911 Chicago, Cook Co., IL |
Feb. 14, 2001 IL |
SSW: Wayne - Research Note: Doubtful is she is buried here. No death date on her stone. Daughter of Anton Janda and Anna Mottys or Moffys. | SS Claims Index IL Birth Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller |
| SAGGARS, Wayne | May 26, 1891 Sparland, IL |
July 6, 1965 Mt. Vernon Sanatorium Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Irene - Research Note: Culver's Funeral Home records read that his father was Joseph E. Saggers and his mother Della Phillips. Irene Saggers, Rt. 2, Cassville, was his wife's name. He was employed at the Personnel Dept. at the electric company. His cause of death was multiple myeloma. He was married and had lived in the community for 34 years. Rev. Roger Davis, Cassville, MO, preached his funeral. Wayne Saggars first married Grace Helen Walker on Oct. 6, 1917 in Crown Point, IN. | Culver's Funeral Home, V. 11, P. 109, by Ted Roller Donna Cooper Death Certificate Census IN Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller |
| SANDERS, Bessie Middleton (BROCK) | Oct. 25, 1897 | Sept. 29, 1979 | SSW: James Elmer - Research Note: Her name was given on her husband's funeral home record as Bessie Middleton. - She was a daughter of John Calvin Brock and Luan Lee Lea and the wife of James Elmer Sanders, married Sept. 2, 1916 at Cassville, Barry Co., MO. Her name is given as Bessie M. Brock Sanders on the back of son Carl's stone. - Another Photo - Back of Stone | Photos Ted Roller Census Phyllis Long |
SANDERS, Calvin Eugene |
Apr. 2, 1940 Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 1, 1995 |
SSW: Patricia A. - Inscription: "Married Jan. 10, 1959" - Research Note: Son of Carl E. Sanders and Nadine L. Lester. - Another Photo |
SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photos Ted Roller |
| SANDERS, Carl E. | Apr. 3, 1919 | Dec. 30, 1993 | SSW: Nadine L. - Research Note: Son of James E. Sanders and Bessie M. Brock. - Military Stone - Inscription: "S1 US NAVY WORLD WAR II" - Another Photo - Back of Stone | Census Phyllis Long Photos Ted Roller |
| SANDERS, Efton Eldon | Nov. 9, 1937 | Feb. 25, 2002 Las Vegas, NV |
Inscription: "SA US NAVY" - Research Note: He was a son of Fred A. and Hazel (Williams) Sanders. Williams is incorrect, Charley Williams was her step-father. Her maiden name was Carr. He attended school in Butterfield and Cassville, was a Navy veteran, was retired from the Illinois School System in Downers Grove, Illinois, and worked in the custodial department in the Cassville School System before moving to Las Vegas. He married Edwina Daugherty on October 13, 1961. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Leon Sanders and Virgil Sanders. - Another Photo | Monett Times Feb. 28, 2002 Mary Homesley Photo Darla Marbut Census Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller |
| SANDERS, Fred Andrew | Apr. 27, 1903 Beaver, Carroll Co., AR |
Feb. 3, 1961 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He is buried next to Hazel A. (Carr) (Overton) Sanders. Culver's Funeral Home reported his place of birth as Eureka Springs, but Phyllis' notes has it as Beaver. He was married and a son of Daniel Sanders and Sarah Gray. The cause of his death was given as a cerebral thrombosis. Hazel Sanders was given as his closest relative. - Hazel (Williams) Sanders was given as his wife's name and she was the informant on the death certificate. Williams is incorrect, Charley Williams was her step-father. Her maiden name was Carr. | Culver's Funeral Home, V. 9, P. 80, by Ted Roller Donna Cooper Photo Ted Roller Notes Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| SANDERS, Freddy Leon | Feb. 18, 1926 | Aug. 25, 1989 | SSW: Ruth Alma - Inscription: "Married Nov. 8, 1947" - Research Note: Son of Fred Andrew Sanders and Hazel Almeda (Carr) (Sanders) Overton. His last known address was Cassville, MO, according to the Social Security information for him. | Photo Ted Roller SSDI SS Claims Index Phyllis Long |
| SANDERS, Hazel Almeda (CARR) (OVERTON) | June 18, 1908 MO |
Mar. 7, 1971 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Clint Carr and Susan Ellen Foster married on Aug. 3, 1907 in Stone Co., MO. She is buried next to Fred Sanders. Her name is given as Williams on Fred's death record that Culver's reported and on other documentation. Charley Williams was her step-father according to census records. Susie, age 24, married Charles Williams, age 45, on Apr. 12, 1911 in Barry Co., MO. - Death certificate listed under Overton. Parents given as Charles Williams (step-father) and Susie Foster. Her husband was Porter Overton and he was the informant on the death certificate. | Photo Ted Roller Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long |
| SANDERS, James "Mutt" Elmer | Mar. 14, 1894 Beaver, Carroll Co., AR |
Mar. 8, 1970 At Home, 1015 Mill St., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Bessie M. - Research Note: According to Culver's Funeral Home Records he was a son of Daniel and Sarah E. (Gray) Sanders. He was a retired blacksmith and had lived a lifetime in the community. His wife was Bessie Middleton (Brock) Sanders and she was the informant on the death certificate. - Another Photo | Culver's Funeral Home Records, V. 14, P.15, by Ted Roller Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photos Ted Roller |
| SANDERS, Nadine (LESTER) | Apr. 30, 1920 Barry Co., MO |
July 4, 1991 | SSW: Carl E. Research Note: Nadine L. Sanders was a daughter of Samuel Otto and Sarah Elizabeth (Doty) Lester. - Back of Stone | Census Phyllis Long Photos Ted Roller |
| SANDERS, Patricia A. | Feb. 8, 1941 |
No Date |
SSW: Calvin Eugene. - Inscription: "Married Jan. 10, 1959" - Another Photo |
Photos Ted Roller |
| SANDERS, Ruth Alma | May 23, 1932 | No Date | SSW: Freddy Leon - Inscription: "Married Nov. 8, 1947" | Photo Ted Roller |
| SCOTT, Ellie Susan | Apr. 27, 1909 Putman Co., MO |
Mar. 21, 1915 Rural Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of E. B. Scott born Wayne Co., IA and Frances Alta McVay born Putman Co., MO. Rev. Elbridge Bazzwell Scott of RR 2, Cassville, MO was the informant. Her mother was Alta Frances McVay. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| SCOTT, Lloyd | Jan. 1, 1899 Putman Co., MO |
Mar. 17, 1915 Rural Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Elbridge B. Scott born Wayne Co., IA and Frances Alta McVay born Putman Co., MO. E. B. Scott of RR 2, Cassville, MO was the informant. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| SCOTT, Wilson | June 1913 IA |
Aug. 15 1914 Mineral Springs, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Elbridge B. Scott and Alta McVay. L. S. McVay of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Had been a weakling since birth. - Cassville Republican, July 23, 1914 - Wilson, little 11 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Scott died Sunday, July 19 at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. McVay of Oak Ridge. The family had come here lately. The little fellow had the ailments of whooping cough and measles. Short services were conducted at the home of W. S. Hankins and burial was made at the Oak Ridge Cemetery. A 15 year old son, who also had the measles, now has typhoid. To the family almost among strangers, we extend our sympathy. | Death Certificate Online Obit Phyllis Long |
| SEYMOUR, George Donald | Aug. 26, 1896 Wysox, Bradford Co., PA |
Oct. 24, 1942 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He has a temporary marker with pencil writing on it that reads George Seymour. If someone doesn't put up a marker soon - it won't be long until this will be just another unmarked grave in Oak Ridge. His death certificate is listed as George D. Seamore. He was a son of John and Nellie Seamore, both were born in PA, and he was a farmer. The informant was Mrs. Alta Seamore, Cassville, Missouri. He had lived in the community about 5 years. - SS Claims Index gives his parents as John Seymour and Emma Tompkins. | Photo Ted Roller Death Certificate SS Claims Index Donna Cooper |
| SHIVELEY, Jami Marie | Oct. 21, 1968 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 21, 1968 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: According to Culver's Funeral Home Records Jami Marie was a still born child of Terry M. Shiveley and Lois M. Lucas. The address of the father is given as Mt. Vernon, Missouri. | Photo Ted Roller Culver's Funeral Home, Vol. 13, P. 62, by Ted Roller Note Donna Cooper |
| SHORE, Earl | Sept. 24, 1889 Lawrence Co., MO |
Dec. 28, 1939 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Nora - Research Note: He was a husband of Nora Ellen Wiseley and a son of Azahel and Rachel Ellen (Murphy) Shore buried at Oak Hill Cemetery. His first wife was Alta Mae (Dilbeck) (Shore) Bush, married in 1911 and divorced in 1918. She is buried at Sparks Cemetery. - October 26, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Oak Ridge News: T. B. Davis took Homer Boyer and Homer Davis to the Rock Creek hills Sunday where they will cut logs for the Earl Shore saw mill and hunt game. - Azel/Azahel Shore Family | Photo Ted Roller Death Certificate Online Newspapers Census Phyllis Long |
| SHORE, Helen Lenora | Sept. 9, 1933 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 1, 1936 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was a daughter of Earl Shore, born Pierce City, MO, and her mother was Nora Wiseley, born Cassville, MO. | Photo Ted Roller Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| SHORE, Les E. | Mar. 2, 1961 | Dec. 28, 2006 | Inscription: "Forever In Our Hearts" - Research Note: Son of Les Lavern Shore and Mary E. Cook. - Back of Stone | Mother's Obit Phyllis Long Photos Ted Roller |
| SHORE, Les Lavern | Mar. 22, 1927 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 9, 2005 At Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Mary E. - Inscription: "Married Sept. 3, 1948" - Research Note: He was the son of Earl and Nora (Wiseley) Shore. He was warehouse supervisor for Associated Grocers in Kansas City for many years. He moved to Cassville four years ago. He married Mary Cook on September 3, 1948, in Kansas City. - Another Photo - Back of Stone | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Elmer Thorn Photos Ted Roller |
| SHORE, Mary E. (COOK) | Dec. 17, 1929 Carthage, Jasper Co., MO |
Sept. 15, 2010 Red Rose Inn, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Les Lavern - Inscription: "Married Sept. 3, 1948" - Research Note: Daughter of Alty T. and Josephine I. (Reynolds) Cook. On September 3, 1948, in Kansas City, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Leslie "Lavern" Shore, who preceded her in death on February 9, 2005. Also preceding her in death were her parents; one son, Les Earl Shore and two brothers, Fred and Will Cook. Mary grew up and received her education in Carthage, Missouri. She resided in Kansas City several years, where she was a mail order clerk for Sears and Roebuck. For a few years she lived at Pomme DeTerre, moving from there to Cassville around nine years ago. - Another Photo - Another Photo - Back of Stone | Fohn Funeral Home Photo Phyllis Long Photos Elmer Thorn Photo Ted Roller |
| SHORE, Nora Ellen (WISELEY) | Aug. 21, 1898 Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 9, 1995 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Earl - Research Note: She was the second wife of Earl Shore and a daughter of James Leonard and Lydia Ann (Mills) Wiseley. | Photo Ted Roller Census Phyllis Long |
| SHORT, Audis | Oct. 7, 1896 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Aug. 13, 1951 Powell, WY |
SSW: Cora J. - Research Note: According to Culver's Funeral Home records Audis Short, lived in Powell, WY, and was married. His father was George Edwin and Martha Ann Short. His death was caused by hanging on August 13, 1951 and burial was in Oak Ridge on Aug. 23, 1951. He was married and his wife's name was given as Cora J. Short. Rev. Winford Davis of Monett, MO, preached the funeral. - Military Stone - Inscription: "OKLAHOMA PVT ENGINEERS WORLD WAR I" | Culver' Funeral Home, V. 4, P. 103, by Ted Roller Note Donna Cooper Photos Ted Roller |
| SHORT, Cora Jemima (TOWE) | Apr. 18, 1894 MO |
Feb. 12, 1970 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Audis - Research Note: Daughter of Jessie William Towe and Rosia Jane Hobbs, buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Monett, Barry Co., MO resident. Leon Walters of rural Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller |
| SMITH, Barbara Joanne | Sept. 27 1937 Chiloquin, OR |
Dec. 4, 2021 At Home, Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Grover and Edith (Williamson) Smith. She was a retired secretary for Juvenile Shoe Corporation. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kirby; brother, Jerry Smith; and sister, Gloria Cox. | Peterson Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| SMITH, Edith Helen (WILLIAMSON) (ASH) | Feb. 26, 1920 Dexter, KS |
Mar. 1, 2013 Cassville Health Care, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Grover - Inscription: "Aug. 8, 1936" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Roy and Mamie (Brock) Williamson. On August 8, 1936, she was united in marriage to Grover Smith, who preceded her in death in July, 1981. On October 6, 1984, she married George Ash who died September 24, 1999. Also preceding her in death were her parents; one son, Jerry Smith; one daughter, Jean Cox and four brothers, Ellis, Willis, Lloyd and Loren Williamson. Edith was a long-time resident of Barry County, where she raised her family. She was a member of Oak Ridge Baptist Church, which she thoroughly enjoyed. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Elmer Thorn |
| SMITH, Grover George | Mar. 27, 1914 | July 11, 1982 | SSW: Edith H. - Inscription: "Aug. 8, 1936" - Research Note: Son of Luther Washington Smith and Bessie Alvina Burbridge. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Elmer Thorn |
| SMITH, Jerry Dean | Apr. 3, 1941 Eugene, OR |
Aug. 23, 2006 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: June Robinson Smith - Research Note: He was a son of Grover and Edith (Williamson) Smith. On Aug. 30, 1961, he was united in marriage to June Robinson. He resided most of his life in Cassville, except for a few years which he spent in Kansas. For 31 years he was employed with the Missouri Highway Department. - Another Photo | Photo Elmer Thorn Photo Darla Marbut Cassville Democrat Phyllis Long |
| SMITH, Joel Owens | Apr. 15, 1888 Cato, Barry Co., MO |
July 9, 1955 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Lena M. - Research Note: His parents are given as Lewis Smith and Drusilla Perryman on his death certificate. His wife was given as Lena (Towe) Smith. He served in WW I and Mrs. Lena Smith of Cassville, MO, gave the information. - Another Photo - Military Stone - Inscription: "MISSOURI PVT HQ DET 73 ARTY CAC - WORLD WAR II" | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Elmer Thorn Photos Ted Roller |
| SMITH, June (ROBINSON) | June 29, 1943 | No Date | SSW: Jerry Dean - Another Photo | Photo Elmer Thorn Photo Darla Marbut |
| SMITH, Kirby | Aug. 13, 1936 Cato, MO |
June 28, 2017 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Joel and Mable (Holt) Smith. Kirby was a retired machinist, an ordained deacon and a member of the New Dawn Pentecostal Church in Aurora for close to 60 years. His wife was Barbara. | Peterson Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| SMITH, Lena M. (TOWE) | Dec. 6, 1899 | May 13, 1977 | SSW: Joel Owens - Research Note: Daughter of Jessie William Towe and Rosa Jane Hobbs. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photo Elmer Thorn Photo Ted Roller |
| STERLANE, Jack | Aug. 12, 1896 Logan Co., WV |
July 1975 | SSW: Thelma - Research Note: His last known address was Exeter, MO, according to the Social Security Commission. It reads that he was born Aug. 12, 1896 and that he applied for his card in Iowa. His death date is given as July 1975. WW II Draft Registration he is living in Iowa City, Johnson Co., IA and worked for the Winona Monument Co. as the East Central Iowa salesman. | Photo Ted Roller WW II Draft Reg. SSDI Phyllis Long |
| STERLANE, Thelma (COBURY) | Oct. 20, 1899 KS |
Jan. 6, 1971 Barry Co. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Jack - Research Note: Her last known address was Eagle Rock, MO, according to the Social Security information. Her birth date is given as Oct. 28, 1899 and is listed that she died in Jan. of 1971. She applied for her card in Kansas. Daughter of Edwin Cobury and Sarah Porter. Jack Sterlane was her husband and he was the informant on the death certificate. Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO resident. | Photo Ted Roller SSDI Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| STUMPFF, Elizabeth Ann | Nov. 23, 1935 Cato, Mineral Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 23, 1935 Cato, Mineral Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was a daughter of Paul Edgar and Pluma Millie (Patton) Stumpff. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Family Information Photo Diana Cope Photo Ted Roller |
| STURGELL, GERTRUDE (SHIRLEY) | Nov. 28, 1885 Honeywell, KS |
Nov. 17, 1968 Miami, Baptist Hosp., Miami, Ottawa Co., OK |
SSW: Lee Rue - Research Note: She was the wife of Lee Rue Sturgell and mother of three children: Marlett Tilman Sturgell, Elva Jane Stugell (Madison) and Fadola Jane Sturgell (Painter, Hefley). She was known affectionately as "Little Grandma" - Donna's Note: According to the Culver's Funeral Home records, her father was Lemuel Shirley and her mother Elizabeth Blevins. She died Nov. 17, 1968 and not the 15th as was posted and in Miami Baptist Hospital, in Miami, OK, and not in Cassville as Dr. Edgar James Russell posted so that was changed to read correctly. Both her stone and the funeral home record have the 17th as her death date. Her closest relative was given as Marlett Srtugell. - Another Photo | Family Edgar James Russell, D. O. Photos Ted Roller Culver's Funeral Home, V. 13, P. 66, by Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| STURGELL, Lee Rue | Dec. 30, 1885 IL |
Aug. 16, 1947 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Gertrude - Research Note: Son of Abigah H. Sturgell and Martha Susannah Alberta buried at Snider Cemetery. He was the husband of Gertrude Shirley. He died from a fall from a truck he was riding on near Cassville, MO. - Another Photo | Family Edgar James Russell, D. O. Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photos Ted Roller |
| SUTHERLAND, Opal M. (GORDON) | Dec. 20, 1927 Ontario, OR |
June 11, 2016 Mercy Hosp., Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
SSW: Roy E. - Inscription: "Married Oct. 15, 1946 - Parents of Linda" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Hiram and Ida (Comnick) Gordon. Throughout her life, she was very involved in her community. Mrs. Sutherland loved flowers, working in her garden, and reading. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller |
| SUTHERLAND, Roy E. | Aug. 21, 1923 Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS |
Mar. 11, 1996 | SSW: Opal M. - Inscription: "Married Oct. 15, 1946 - Parents of Linda" - Research Note: Son of William Archie Sutherland and Anna Madge Dietrich. His Social Security Card was issued in California and his last known address was Cassville, Barry Co., MO - Military Stone - Inscription: "QM2 US NAVY WORLD WAR II" | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photos Ted Roller |
| SWADLEY, Billy Ray | July 6, 1941 Rural Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 24, 1941 Pleasant Ridge Twp., Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Dennis Fay - Inscription: "In God's Care" - Research Note: Son of Joe Swadley and Marjorie Eden. Whooping cough was the cause of death. His mother was the informant on the death certificate. Listed as Raymond William Swadley. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Elmer Thorn Photo Ted Roller |
| SWADLEY, Dennis Fay | May 21, 1943 Rural Monett, Lawrence Co., MO |
May 21, 1943 | SSW: Billy Ray - Inscription: "In God's Care" - Research Note: Son of Joe Swadley and Marjorie Eden. Mrs. Alice Linley of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Death certificate listed under Infant Swadley. Born premature. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Elmer Thorn Photo Ted Roller |
