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
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Ted Roller
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
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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 No Date SSW: Beverly Sue Photo
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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SS Claims Index
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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
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Culver's Funeral Home,
Vol. 13, P. 62,
by Ted Roller
Note
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Cassville Democrat
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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
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SMITH, June (ROBINSON) June 29, 1943 No Date SSW: Jerry Dean - Another Photo Photo
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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