Oak Ridge Cemetery - Surnames W - Z
SSW = Shares Stone With
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALKER, Donna Marie (REED) (LAWRENCE) (OLMSTEAD) | Apr. 28, 1947 San Bernardino, CA |
Apr. 14, 2010 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Clinton and Leona (Wilson) Reed. She was united in marriage to Raymond Lawrence and to this union three children were born. Raymond preceded her in death. On May 26, 2004, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, she married Rodney Walker. Donna grew up and received her education in California, graduating from Burroughs High School in Ridgecrest and then attended Cerro Coso Community College. In 1980, she moved from California to Missouri to make her home. For several years she had been a real estate agent for Thompson's Real Estate and was diligent in keeping up her education to maintain her real estate license. She was proud to claim her position in the Million Dollar Club. | Fohn Funeral Home Photo Phyllis Long |
| WALKER, James Wilbur | Aug. 11, 1963 Fresno Co., CA |
Sept. 13, 1980 Cass Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Rodney Ray Walker and Norma Ruth (Ackley) Ruby. His last known address, according to the Social Security information was Belton, Cass Co., Missouri. | Photo Ted Roller SSDI Father's Obit Phyllis Long |
| WALKER, John Ray | May 30, 1959 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
June 7, 2014 Cassville Health Care, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Rodney Walker and Norma Ruth (Ackley) Ruby. In 1998, he was united in marriage to Bonnie Lett. Preceding him in death were one brother, James Walker and his step-mother, Donna Walker. John attended schools in Belton, Missouri and Hugoton, Kansas. He had been a resident of Cassville several years. Before entering Cassville Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, you would find him helping out at George Ray's Feed Mill in Cassville. He attended First Baptist Church in Butterfield. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| WALKER, Rodney Ray | Feb. 5, 1937 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 5, 2016 At Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Wilbur Lowell and Hattie Angeline (Darity) Walker. In 1957 he was united in marriage to Norma Ruth Ackley and to this union four children were born. On May 26, 2004 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas he was united in marriage to Donna Marie (Reed) Olmstead, who preceded him in death on April 14, 2010. Also preceding him in death were his parents; two sons John Ray Walker and James Wilbur Walker; a son-in-law, Don Wilson and a great grandson Julian Toscono. Rodney grew up and received his education in Cassville. He resided in Kansas City several years and was a carpenter for Neighbors Construction. He moved back to Barry County, where he was a self-employed carpenter. | Fohn Funeral Home Photo Phyllis Long |
| WALTERS, Vickie K. (SMITH) | Oct. 8, 1963 Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA |
Apr. 3, 2011 Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: Her name was given as Vickie K. Sutton Walters but no mention of a Sutton. The obit names sons as Matthew Glukert and Blake Roberts, so must have been married more than once. She was a daughter of Harold E. and Beulah I. (Bolton) Smith. On March 2, 2010, she was untied in marriage to William Bud Walters. Preceding her in death were her grandparents, Stephen Douglas Bolton and Albert and Irene Gentry; a step-brother, Bobby Terry and an uncle, Larry W. Bolton. Vickie received her education at Cassville, Missouri, where she spent much of her life. | Fohn Funeral Home Photo Phyllis Long |
| WARNER, Carrie Vorena (COOK) | Mar. 4, 1862 Giles Co., TN |
Apr. 19, 1939 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate reads that James Cook was her father, born Giles Co., TN, and Elizabeth Portera, born Giles Co., TN was her mother. It reads that she was born Mar. 3, 1862 and not on the 4th as the stone reads. Milton Warner was given as her husband's name. Nina Clayton, Cassville, MO, was the informant. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Ted Roller |
| WATSON, Gertha Ellen (CARTERMAN) | June 28, 1895 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
June 6, 1943 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: According to her death certificate she was the wife of T. E. Watson, age 60, and a daughter of Harvey Allen Carterman, born OH, and Emoretta Beck, born IL. Her usual residence was 508 Bond, Monett, MO. Maryann Swadley of Monett, MO was the informant. | Photo Ted Roller Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| WEBB, Patricia (LEWIS) | Nov. 12, 1954 Cassville, Barry, MO |
Dec. 28, 2007 At Home, Wheaton, Barry, MO |
Research Note: Temporary Marker - She was a daughter of Ward Lewis and Imogene (Morgan)(Lewis) Arnold. She was a graduate of Cassville High School. She was a certified nurse's aide at Red Rose Inn and Barry County Care Center in Cassville. She also worked at Tyson Foods in Monett, George's Poultry in Butterfield, and North Arkansas Poultry in Wheaton. She was a member of Prairie Hill Baptist Church. She married Vincent Webb on November 23, 1983. She was preceded in death by her father, Ward Lewis; two half-brothers, Randy Lewis and Ronald Arnold; and one grandchild. | Barry Co. Advertiser Phyllis Long Photo Darla Marbut |
| WELLS, Mabel Harriet (LEAS) | Nov. 16, 1895 MO |
May 1, 1988 IL |
SSW: William Henry - Research Note: Daughter of John S. Leas and Mary Belle Curtis. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller |
| WELLS, William Henry | Nov. 10, 1893 Brookly, IL |
Apr. 24, 1972 Cox Medical Center Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Mabel - Research Note: Culver's Funeral Home records read that William Henry Wells was a son of Elisha Wells and Julia Ann Day. He was a stockmen and a farmer. His address was Rt. 1, Cassville, MO, and he had lived in the community 14 years. His stone just has Henry on it. - Military Stone - Inscription: "MISSOURI E3 - US NAVY - WORLD WAR I | Culver's Funeral Home, V. 15, P. 19, by Ted Roller Photos Ted Roller |
| WHINERY, David Alvin | Oct. 1, 1914 Chase Co., KS |
Sept. 29, 1984 Miami Co., KS |
Research Note: Son of George Melville Whinery and Clara May Hooper. His last known address was given as Paola, Miami Co., Kansas, by the Social Security Commission. | Photo Ted Roller SSDI Census Phyllis Long |
| WILDERBUER, Connie Elaine (LATCH) | Nov. 16, 1954 Mason City, IA |
Sept. 23, 2007 At Home, Cassville, Barry, MO |
SSW: Dan D. - Inscription: "Apr. 3, 1976" - Research Note: She was a daughter of Clement and Betty (Campbell) Latch. She married Dan Wilderbuer on April 3, 1976, in Rockwell, Iowa. She was a past employee of Red Rose Inn where she worked from 1985 till 2004. She was a current employee of the Chez Notre Gift Shop in Cassville. Survived by her husband, two daughters, and two sons. - Back of stone | Barry Co. Advertiser Phyllis Long Photo Darla Marbut Photo Ted Roller |
| WILDERBUER, Dan D. | May 19, 1950 | No Date | SSW: Connie E. - Inscription: "Apr. 3, 1976" - Back of Stone | Photo Darla Marbut Photo Ted Roller |
| WILKS, James Dennis | July 20, 1939 Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO |
July 28, 2007 Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Mary Ellen - Research Note: Son of Efton L. Wilks and Demah Whittington. James Dennis Wilks, age 19, first married Nancy Marie Fischer, age 16, on May 22, 1959 in Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO. Mrs. Walter Fischer, mother of Nancy, and Demah Wilks, mother of James, gave consent. He second married Mary E. Hall. | Census MO Marriage Records Photo Phyllis Long |
| WILKS, Mary Ellen (HALL) | April 25, 1945 Jenkins, Barry Co., MO |
July 11, 2015 At Home, Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: James Dennis - Research Note: She was the daughter of William and Edna (Ash) Hall. Miss Hall married Denny Wilks on January 6, 1979, in Pierce City, MO and he preceded her in death on July 28, 2007. Mrs. Wilks operated a beauty shop and antique shop for many years. | Lakin Funeral Home Photo Phyllis Long |
| WILLIAMS, Enos Francis | June 30, 1928 | Apr. 10, 1998 | Research Note: Son of Charles Williams and Susie Ellen (Foster) (Williams) Joiner. Susie is buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery under Joiner. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller |
| WILLIAMS, George M. | Dec. 23, 1847 | Jan. 23, 1900 | Inscription: "53 YRS. 1 MO." - Research Note: 1880 Census, his wife is Lucy, age 24. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller |
| WILLIAMS, Linus | 1923 | 1986 | Research Note: He was a son of Charles and Susan (Foster) (Williams) Joiner and his Social Security Card had his last address as Exeter, MO, in Barry County. | Photo Ted Roller SSDI Census Phyllis Long |
| WILLIAMSON, Charles Ellis | Sept. 23, 1956 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 24, 1956 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His usual residence was Shell Knob, MO. He was a son of Walter F. and Darlene (Gibson) Williamson and was born premature. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Darla Marbut |
| WILLIAMSON, Darleen Viola (GIBSON) | Mar. 2, 1927 | May 27, 1980 | SSW: Walter Ellis | Photo Ted Roller |
| WILLIAMSON, Walter Ellis | Feb. 7, 1918 | Mar. 18, 1985 | SSW: Darleen Viola - Research Note: Army Veteran, served from Jan. 11, 1943 to Nov. 15, 1943. | Veteran Burials Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller |
| WILLIS, Connie Sue (BOLTON) | June 30, 1961 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
May 3, 2018 Cox Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Cassville, Barry Co., MO resident. She was the daughter of Johnnie and Mary Lou (Hargus) Bolton. She was currently employed by Able 2 Products in Cassville. Survivors include her husband Paul Willis, of Cassville and four daughters. Service arrangements and cremation are under the direction of the White Funeral Home and Crematory, Cassville, MO. - Photo of stone at findagrave.com. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| WILLIS, Paul Eugene | July 15, 1952 Logansport, IN |
May 16, 2019 MO |
Research Note: Cassville, Barry Co., MO resident. He was the son of Daniel and Eva Ruth (Foss) Willis. He was in the United States Army where he served his country proudly. On May 22, 1992, he was united in marriage to Connie Bolton at Roaring River; she preceded him in death on May 3, 2018. He retired from Arning Canopies here in Cassville, after over 26 years of service. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Elzie Willis, Danny Willis, Robert Willis, and Donald Willis; and six sisters, Margaret "Gladys" Speth, Lillian Barber, Betty Peterson, Sharon Prince, Mona McGrew, and Nancy Vail. Funeral services and cremation are under the direction of the White Funeral Home and Crematory, Cassville, Missouri. - Photo of stone at findagrave.com. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| WISELEY, Alice Esther (WRITER) | Nov. 1, 1902 Lawrence Co., MO |
Jan. 18, 1974 Home, Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Elbert - Inscription: "Married June 16, 1923" - Research Note: According to Culver Funeral Home she was married and her husband was G. Elbert Wiseley. Her father was Charles Writer and her mother Esther McMillan.- Another Photo - Another Stone | Photo Elmer Thorn Culver Funeral Home, V. 15, P. 110 Donna Cooper Photos Ted Roller |
| WISELEY, Bertha Anna (PATTON) | Apr. 13, 1896 | May 15, 1982 | SSW: Leonard H. - Inscription: "Married Aug. 2, 1922" - Research Note: Bertha (Patton) Wisely was the daughter of Light W. and Clara A. (Scherer) Patton. - Another Photo | Photo Note Elmer Thorn Census Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller |
| WISELEY, Bessie Ila (THOMAS) | June 20, 1901 | Mar. 17, 1998 | SSW: Rolla James - Research Note: Daughter of Silas Mark Thomas and Laura Belle Erwin. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Elmer Thorn |
| WISELEY, Blaine Leon | Sept. 23, 1925 | July 8, 2002 Jenkins, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Carol F. "Cookie" - Inscription: "Married June 21, 1958" - Research Note: He was age 66 years old when he died. He was a son of Leonard H. and Bertha Anna (Patton) Wiseley. On June 21, 1958 in Cape Fair he married Carol Faye Williams. Blaine served in the United States Army from July 1, 1958 through June 21, 1960. He took basic training at Ft. Riley, KS then he was sent to Germany in Jan. 1959. He was there for almost 18 months. Blaine received his education in Cassville, where he graduated from high school. During his early years he farmed. He then was employed w/George's Poultry Plant for several years, retiring there as a Refrigeration Supervisor. - Another Photo - Back of Stone - Military Stone - Inscription: "SP 4 US ARMY" | Monett Times July 11, 2002 Mary Homesley Note Phyllis Long Photo Elmer Thorn Photos Ted Roller |
| WISELEY, Carol Faye "Cookie" (WILLIAMS) | Aug. 21, 1941 Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO |
Aug. 31, 2012 Red Rose Inn, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Blaine Leon - Inscription: "Married June 21, 1958" - Research Note: She was the daughter of John Mason and Clydia B. (Berry) Williams. On June 21, 1958, in Cape Fair, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Blaine Leon Wiseley, who preceded her in death on July 8, 2002. Also preceding her in death were her parents; two brothers, Tommy Williams and John Williams, Jr. and six sisters, Agnes Farr, Alice Peters, Mabel Beller, Goldie Thurston, Laura June Underwood and Billie Jo Williams. Cookie spent her early years in Kansas City, where she received some of her education. In 1955, her family moved to Southwest Missouri and she completed her education at Reeds Spring, Missouri. For several years she was employed at U. S. Shoe and Justin Boot Factory as a stitcher. - Another Photo - Back of Stone | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Elmer Thorn Photos Ted Roller |
| WISELEY, Elbert George | May 21, 1901 | Dec. 24, 1979 | SSW: Alice Esther - Inscription: "Married June 16, 1923" - Research Note: Son of James Leonard Wiseley and Lydia Ann Mills. - Another Photo - Another Stone | Census Phyllis Long Photo Elmer Thorn Photos Ted Roller |
| WISELEY, Harvey Royal | July 12, 1932 Barry Co., MO |
July 15, 1932 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate reads that his father was Leonard Harvey Wiseley and that his mother was Bertha Patton, both born in Barry County. It reads that he was 2 days old and that he died on July 14, 1932. He was buried on July 15, 1932. L. H. Wiseley gave the information. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Elmer Thorn Photo Ted Roller |
| WISELEY, Infant | No Date | May 17, 1932 | Inscription: "Infant Son of E. and A. Wiseley" - Research Note: Son of Elbert Wiseley and Alice Esther Writer. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Ted Roller |
| WISELEY, James Leonard | July 3, 1856 IL |
Apr. 14, 1935 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Lydia Ann - Research Note: His wife was given as Lydia but his parents names weren't listed on his death certificate. Son of Thomas Jefferson Wiseley and Elizabeth Barnes. - He first married Ida V. Aleshire on July 4, 1882 in Effingham Co., IL, died 1887. IL Marriage Index gives his father as Thomas Wiseley and Elizabeth Barnes. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Census IL Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Elmer Thorn Photo Ted Roller |
| WISELEY, Jesse Edward | Dec. 3, 1889 | Sept. 11, 1991 | SSW: Oprah Rowena - Research Note: Son of James Leonard Wiseley and Lydia Ann (Mills) Wiseley. - Letter from France WW I - Another Photo | Online Newspapers Census Phyllis Long Photo Elmer Thorn Photo Ted Roller |
| WISELEY, Leonard Harvey | June 8, 1896 | Jan. 20, 1982 | SSW: Bertha A. - Inscription: "Married Aug. 2, 1922" - Research Note: Son of James Leonard Wiseley and Lydia Ann Mills. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photo Elmer Thorn Photo Ted Roller |
| WISELEY, Lydia Ann (MILLS) | Jan. 12, 1868 IA |
June 16, 1946 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: James Leonard - Inscription: "Wife of J. L." - Research Note: Her father's name was given as Alfred Mills and her mother as Lydia Morgan, both born in Iowa, on her death certificate. - Cassville Democrat, June 1946 - Lydia Ann Mills, daughter of Alfred and Lydia Mills, was born January 12, 1868, near Des Moines, IA and departed this life June 16, 1946, at the age of 78 years, 5 months and 4 days. She was married December 26, 1888 to James Wiseley who preceded her in death, on April 14, 1935. She leaves to mourn her passing eight children; Jess, Roe, Leonard and Melvin of Cassville; Elbert and Arthur of Tulsa, OK; Nora Shores of Cassville and Mabel Hemphill of Jasper; also one step-daughter, Bertha Brown of Butterfield, and one sister, Mrs. Clara Gregory of Kansas City, MO and one brother Dave Mills of Cassville, and 17 grandchildren, besides a host of friends. She was a follower of the Quaker faith and lived her religion every day. She was always a dependable help in time of need and enjoyed her friends very much. She will be sadly missed by her children and all who knew her. Funeral services were held at Oak Ridge Monday afternoon by Rev. Frank Reynolds. Burial was in the church cemetery under direction of the Culver Funeral Home. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Elmer Thorn Photo Ted Roller |
| WISELEY, Orpha Rowena (PATTON) | Mar. 8, 1902 Barry Co., MO |
May 2, 1952 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Jesse Edward - Research Note: Orpha was born in Barry County to William C. and Priscilla Jane (Hadley) Patton. Orpha married Jesse in about 1922. The death certificate has her name listed as Wisly. - Joplin Globe, May 4, 1952 - Cassville, Mo., May 3 - Funeral services for Mrs. Ortha R. Wiley, 50 years old, a lifelong resident of Cassville who died at 11:40 o'clock Friday morning in the Cassville Community Hospital will be held at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the Koon funeral home chapel. The Rev. A. C. Ebey and the Rev. Frank Heitman will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Ridge cemetery. Surviving Mrs. Wiseley are her husband, Jess Wiseley; a daughter, Mrs. Gene Ford of Carthage, two grandchildren; three brothers, Charles Patton of Cassville, Jim Patton of Purdy and Earl Patton of Jenkins and five sisters, Mrs. Ora Shreck of Carthage, Mrs. Ova Luney of Cassville, Mrs. Stockton of Jenkins, Mrs. Etta Vanderpool of Cato and Mrs. Pearl Payne of Eureka Springs. - Another Photo | Photo Elmer Thorn Death Certificate Stan McKay Photo Ted Roller |
| WISELEY, Rolla James | Aug. 3, 1893 | Feb. 15, 1977 | SSW: Bessie Ila - Inscription: "PVT US ARMY - WORLD WAR I" - Son of James Leonard Wiseley and Lydia Ann Mills. - Military Stone | Census Phyllis Long Photo Elmer Thorn Photo Ted Roller |
| ZILLIOX, Mabel Irene | Nov. 24, 1907 | July 5, 1908 | Inscription: "Age 7 M. and 11 D." - Research Note: She was a daughter of John Henry Zilliox, born PA, and his wife, Sarah Gertrude Gilmore, born MO. Buried at Oak Hill Cemetery. | Photo Ted Roller Note Phyllis Long |
