Osa Cemetery
AKA Forbus and Wise
Surnames A - C
SSW = Shares Stone With
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. - Unknown | Unreadable | Unreadable | Research Note: This stone was repaired and reset July 2008 by Jack Fly. - Another Photo | Photos Jack Fly |
| ALLEY, David | Abt. 1823 Barren Co., KY |
July 1898 Stone Co., MO |
Inscription: "CO. A, 51st Ind. Inf." - Research Note: He was the son of William Alley and Elizabeth Owen and the husband of Nancy Jane Bridgewaters buried in Baxter Springs, Cherokee Co., KS. David's family is buried in the Mountain View Cemetery, Davenport, Lincoln Co. WA. Grave #578. | Note Stefanie Forester Photo Vicki Kizer |
| ALLSUP, Maude | July 7, 1895 | May 10, 1919 | Research Note: The funeral home record reads that she was the wife of Edward, although it lists her father as Ed Allsup, born in IL, and mother as Mona/Mina Miller, born in OH. She died of flux. - There is a marriage record for her at ancestry.com but I can't read it. She married at age 17 to Charlie ???, age 22, on Nov. 17, 1912 in Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO. They transcribed it as Lumber but that is incorrect. - Jean Mayfield Cuevas' added this information: She was the daughter of Edward Grant Alsup, b. November 08, 1865, Atlanta, Logan County, IL, d. December 08, 1947, Bristow, OK, and Armina Frances "Mina" (Tevis) Alsup, b. April 17, 1868 ,Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH, d. November 26, 1931, Bristow, Creek County, OK. Her husband was Charley Lewallen. Born May 30, 1889 in MO. Died Dec. 5, 1953 at the State Hospital in Nevada, Vernon Co., MO. Usual residence was Marionville, Lawrence Co., MO. Son of Jake Lewallen and Nancy Webb. He was listed as widowed and buried in the Hospital Cemetery in Nevada, MO. Allsup also spelled as Alsop and Alsup. | King Funeral Home Jay Trace MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Jean Mayfield Cuevas |
| ANDRUS, Betty Lou (WELLS) | Aug. 2, 1941 Osa,Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 15, 2021 At Home, MO? |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Walter "Jack" and Coda (Rea) Wells. As an accountant at Price Cutter, Betty was known for her attention to detail. She was married to Dale Andrus. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Jack, and Coda and two sisters, Mary Jane Brown and her husband, Wesley, and Elizabeth Wells. Due to Covid 19, the family has requested for those attending the services to please wear a mask and to practice social distancing. | Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| ARMSTRONG, Audrey Reva (WILKIN) | Oct. 11, 1915 Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 7, 1988 | SSW: Pearlie T. - Inscription - "Married Oct. 10, 1936" - Research Note: Daughter of Perry E. Wilkin and Maude Keller. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Stefanie Forester |
| ARMSTRONG, Pearlie Thomas | June 13, 1912 Dean, Appanoose Co., IA |
Mar. 18, 1987 MO |
SSW: Audrey R. Armstrong - Inscription: "Married Oct. 10, 1936" - Research Note: Son of Charlie Armstrong born OK and Ida Collier born IN. | IA Delayed Birth Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Stefanie Forester |
| ARNEY, Martha M. (JOHNSON) | Aug. 17, 1874 TN |
Dec. 8, 1929 Rural Crane, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Ross M. - Inscription: "Rest in Peace" - Research Note: Died of cancer of stomach (Death certificate says diabetes). Father listed as W. R. Johnson of TN. Mother Susan Parks of TN. She was listed as Martha A. Arney nee Johnson. M. J. (must be M. R. for Ross), age 25, married Martha M. Johnson, age 21, on Dec. 10, 1895 in Barry Co., MO. - Grave #365 | Photo Stefanie Forester Death Certificate King Funeral Home Jay Trace MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| ARNEY, Rethea | Sept. 30, 1910 Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 30, 1910 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Dau. of R. M. and M. M. Arney" "Gone to bloom in the Garden of Heaven" - Research Note: According to the death certificate her parents were Ross M. Arney and Martha Johnson, and the child was stillborn and died unnamed. Cause of death given as "Bad health of Mother". Grave #363 | Photo Stefanie Forester Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| ARNEY, Ross M. | May 12, 1870 AR |
Oct. 27, 1957 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Martha M. - Inscription: "Rest in Peace" - Research Note: He was a farmer and widowed twice and the son of Henry Arney. Mother not named. Right Arney of Aurora, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Son of James Henry Arney and Minerva Jane Baker. Grave #364. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Stefanie Forester |
| ARNEY, William Ray | Sept. 26, 1896 Crane, MO |
Dec. 4, 1946 St. Louis, MO |
Research Note: Son of Ross M. Arney and Martha Malissie Johnson both born TN. His wife was Myrtle Arney. Occu. was watchman at Booth Cold Storage Co. Influenza was the cause of death. Ray Arney married Flossie Keithley on Apr. 16, 1915 in Barry Co., MO. R. M. Arney, father of William Ray, and C. L. Keithley, father of Flossie, gave consent. Divorced in the 1930 census. Flossie Phyllis (Keithley) (Arney) Hight died in 1946 in Stanislaus Co., CA. Grave #293. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Stefanie Forester |
| ATKISSON, Carol L. (UMHOLTZ) | Oct. 16, 1950 | No Date | SSW: Harry W. - Inscription: "Married Dec. 14, 1968" | Tombstone Phyllis Long Photo Vicki Kizer |
| ATKISSON, Harry Wayne | Sept. 17, 1947 Licking, Texas Co., MO |
Oct. 13, 2007 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Harry Wayne Atkisson, age 60, of Marionville, died October 13, 2007, at St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield, MO. He was born September 17, 1947, in Licking, and was a son of Herbert and Helen (Perkins) Atkisson. He worked for MWM Dexter in Aurora in the janitorial maintenance department. He married Carol Umholtz on December 14, 1968, in Momence, IL and was preceded in death by one brother, Bill Atkisson. | Monett Times Oct. 16, 2007 Donna Cooper Photo Vicki Kizer |
| BAKER, John | Dec. 11, 1855 IL |
Feb. 8, 1948 Rural Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: Husband of Sarah Jane Farmer. His father was William Baker born IL and mother not given. Also, on his stone the second 8 in 1885 is actually a 5 and a 3 carved over one another. Birth date on the death certificate is Dec. 11, 1855 and death date is Feb. 10, 1948. Mrs. Alice Breakbuehler of Aurora, MO was the informant. Grave #280. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Note Stefanie Forester |
| BAKER, Sarah Jane (FARMER) | Nov. 26, 1856 | Apr. 6, 1919 Madry, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Gone but not forgotten" - Research Note: King Funeral Home has that she was born Nov. 5, 1854, which is different from the stone date of birth. -Death Certificate "Sarah Jane Baker" was a daughter of Unknown born Nov. 15, 1855 cause of death given as cerebrospinal meningitis (epidemic) in Ozark, Barry Co., MO, she was a housewife and married to John Baker. Informant: D. S. Teague of Crane, MO (her son-in-law). Daughter of James Marshall Farmer and Effarilles F. Gean. - Grave #281 | King Funeral Home Jay Trace Photo Death Certificate Stefanie Forester Census Phyllis Long |
| BARNES, Clara (HILTON) | Sept. 14, 1906 | Oct. 7, 1977 | SSW: Fred - Research Note: Clara Valgren Hilton was the daughter of Thomas Melvin Hilton and Elizabeth Ann Gardner. Grave #344. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Connie Schmidt |
| BARNES, Fred | Nov. 10, 1906 | Sept. 17, 1982 | SSW: Clara Barnes - Research Note: Son of John Smith Barnes and Clarinda VanVactor. Grave #345. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Connie Schmidt |
| BARNES, Ganes | Apr. 7, 1870 AL |
July 15, 1939 Stone Co., MO |
Research Note: He was single and a farmer. The son of Jim Barnes born AL and Mary Keaton. Arman Williams (nephew) of Crane, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Grave #582. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Stefanie Forester |
| BARNES, Lonnie | Sept. 10, 1904 Crane, Stone Co., MO |
May 9, 1927 Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: He was single and a son of John S. Barnes, born AL, and mother's maiden name was VanVaxter (Clarinda VanVactor), born OH. Informant on the death certificate was the Mt. Vernon, MO hospital records. Grave #583. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Stefanie Forester |
| BAZE, Mary Emma | Mar. 17, 1898 Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 20, 1907 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Henry Love and Ida Mae (Clanton) Baze. She was listed as "Emma Baze" in King Funeral Home Record and died of diphtheria. Grave #427. - Another Photo | Headstone Joan Viney King Funeral Home Jay Trace Photo Connie Schmidt |
| BAZE, Morris Allen | Mar. 9, 1915 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
July 19, 1917 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Died of Erysipilan(?) and Typhoid Fever. Parents were listed as Henry Love and Ida May (Clanton) Bazes, both of Barry Co., MO. Last name is probably Baze, not Bazes. | Death Certificate Jay Trace |
| BENNETT, Joe Bob | July 7, 1927 | Jan. 3, 1998 | SSW: Phyllis Jean - Research Note: Son of Willard T. Bennett and Donna Jones. - Military Stone - Inscription: "S1 US NAVY WORLD WAR II" | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Stefanie Forester |
| BENNETT, Phyllis Jean (LEMASTER) | Nov. 25, 1929 | Feb. 21, 2017 MO |
SSW: Joe Bob Bennett - Inscription: "Jesus Is Lord" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Gearl Lemaster and Mary Oklahoma "Okie" (Bowers) Lemaster. She was preceded in death by her husband Joe Bob Bennett, her parents Gearl and Okie Lemaster, her brother Jack Lemaster and her sister Mary Jo Henderson. Phyllis has been a member of Wilson Avenue Baptist Church in Aurora for more than 30 years, and she taught the Teenage class at Wilson Avenue Baptist for 18 years. She began her Christian life over 60 years ago. | Peterson Funeral Chapel Phyllis Long Photo Stefanie Forester |
| BENSON, Frank H. | May 27, 1877 Chase Co., KS |
Jan. 5, 1944 At Home, Rural Scholten, Stone Co., MO |
Research Note: His wife was Martha E. Benson and he was a farmer. The son of Jonathan Benson born IN and Sarah J. Fierce born OH. His wife was the informant on the death certificate. Grave #457. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Headstone Marc Houseman Photo Connie Schmidt |
| BENSON, Jonathon | June 11, 1834 OH |
July 21, 1903 | Research Note: Died a married farmer at age 69 years, 1 month, 10 days. Killed in Aurora on West Church Street in runaway accident. Jonathon Benson married Sarah J. Fierce on Mar. 1, 1860 in Laporte Co., IN. Grave #456. | Headstone Marc Houseman King Funeral Home Jay Trace IN Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Stefanie Forester |
| BENSON, Sarah Jane (FIERCE) | June 24, 1841 OH |
Oct. 26, 1915 Crane, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: A Methodist, died of bilious malaria. Bill charged to Will W. and Frank Benson. - Death Cert: Daughter of T. B. (Thomas Butcher) Fierce, born PA and Mary McCartney, born West VA. She was a widowed homemaker at the time of her death,. Informant: Will W. Benson of Scholten, MO - Grave #455. | Headstone Marc Houseman King Funeral Home Jay Trace Photo Death Certificate Stefanie Forester |
| BENSON, William Wylie | June 24, 1862 IN |
June 12, 1945 Billings, Christian Co., MO |
Inscription: "Jesus Saves" - Research Note: He was widowed twice and his wife's name was Addie. He was an optometrist and a son of Jonathan Benson, born IL, and Sarah J. Fierce, born IL. Mrs. Ethyl Koening of Billings, MO was the informant on the death certificate. His wife in the 1900 census was Addie. She was Addie Etta Jones. His wife in the 1910 census was Etta. - Christian Co. Republican, June 21, 1945 - William Wylie Benson was born in the state of Indiana June 24, 1862, and departed this life June 12, 1945, at the age of 82 years, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ethel Koenig in Billings, Mo., following a lingering illness. On Oct. 3, 1893, he was united in marriage to Miss Addie Jones, who preceded him in death 14 years ago. To this union were born seven children. One son, Robert L. Benson, passed away at the early age of 30. Mr. Benson had long been a resident of Aurora and its vicinity and had formed many friendships that he valued highly. His early boyhood days were on the plains of central Kansas but the greater part of his life had been spent in the Ozarks. He served as an officer of the law in Greene county and at the age of 21 lost a limb in a railway accident at Dennison, Texas, while in the employ of the M.K. and T. Railroad. He professed faith in Christ at an early age and held steadfastly to it. He is survived by three sons, W. J. Benson of Oklahoma City, Okla., C. F. Benson of Wellington, Kans., and I. M. Benson of Phoenix, Ariz.; three daughters, Mrs. Ethel Koenig of Billings, Mrs. Adalene Gimlin of Yakima, Wash., and Mrs. Pauline Sweeney of San Diego, Calif.; one step daughter, Mrs. Viola Carsten of Minneapolis, Minn.; 18 grandchildren and five step grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Augusta Aton of Golden City, Mo. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, June 17, in the King Funeral Home at Aurora with burial in the cemetery at Osa. - Grave #454. | Death Certificate Obit Phyllis Long Photo Stefanie Forester |
| BERRY, Loretta Fay (FELTON) (CASSINGER) | Aug. 10, 1933 Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 13, 2007 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Juanita May Jones - Inscription: "Sisters" - Research Note: Loretta Fay Berry, age 73, of Aurora, died Jan. 13, 2007, at her home. She was born August 10, 1933, in Barry County, and was a daughter of Earl and Winnie (Shockley) Felton. She was a real estate agent for Century 21 in Oregon and moved to Aurora in 2003. She married Garner Berry, and he preceded her in death. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Earlene Head and Juanita Jones. - Another Photo | Monett Times Donna Cooper Photos Vicki Kizer |
| BERTHOLDI, Kathleen June (WILES) | Apr. 16, 1926 Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
Oct. 24, 2013 Mercy Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO resident. Daughter of Jack and Maude (Parker) Wiles. She married Toby Bertholdi on September 14, 1946. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Lin and Frank Wiles and one sister, Betty Strong. Burial in Osa Cemetery. | Springfield News-Leader Phyllis Long |
| BOLLINGER, Jacob | July 29, 1927 Seymour Co., Webster Co., MO |
No Date | Inscription: "Married Dec. 23, 1978 to Elaine Mysinger" - Research Note: Son of William H. Bollinger and Bertha E. Kenney. Jacob Bollinger, age 22, first married Mary Lou Rutherford, age 17, on Apr. 7, 1950 in Laclede Co., MO. - Back of Stone | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Stefanie Forester |
| BOLLINGER, Joe Dale | July 6, 1921 Delta, Cape Girardeau Co., MO |
Sept. 5, 1998 Stark City, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Maxine - Inscription: "Married Aug. 17, 1946" - Research Note: He was the son of James Bollinger and Arvey Wells. | Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Connie Schmidt Photo Stefanie Forester |
| BOLLINGER, Maxine (RICKMAN) | May 25, 1928 Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 16, 1999 Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Joe Dale - Inscription: "Married Aug. 17, 1946" - Research Note: She was a daughter of Harold D. and Elsie (Earnhart) Rickman and the wife of Joe Dale Bollinger, married Aug. 17, 1946, Columbus, Cherokee County, KS, he preceded her in death Sept. 5, 1998. | Monett Times Diana Cope Photo Stefanie Forester |
| BOND, Ralph Amos | Aug. 24, 1899 | July 6, 1973 | Research Note: Son of Carroll T. and Victoria Bond. Ralph bond married Ada Simpson on Feb. 17, 1917 in Stone Co., MO. C. T. Bond, father of Ralph, and G. O. Simpson, father of Ada, gave consent. Ada died in 1979 and is buried at Nolan Cemetery, Stone Co., MO. Grave #538. | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Stefanie Forester |
| BOND, Thomas Carroll | Feb. 5, 1851 | Mar. 11, 1917 | SSW: Victoria - Research Note: Son of Henry Bond and Minerva Battle. Grave #536. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Stefanie Forester |
| BOND, Victoria (HEMPHILL) | Mar. 18, 1858 | Feb. 17, 1918 | SSW: Thomas Bond - Inscription: "Come Ye Blessed" - Research Note: Victoria A. Hemphill was a daughter of William Patton Hemphill and Milly A. Triplett. C. T. Bond married Victoria Hemphill on Mar. 10, 1887 in Barry Co., MO. - Grave #537 | Photo Stefanie Forester Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| BONNESS, Betty (HILLMAN) | Sept. 10, 1941 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Jan. 31, 2016 Ozark Healthcare, Crane, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Joe V. and Pearl E. Hillman. Betty was a lifelong resident of the area and a homemaker. She was a devoted and lifelong member of the First Baptist Church, and also a member of the Eastern Star. On September 10, 1976 Betty was married to Don Bonness. She was preceded in death by her parents Joe V. and Pearl Hillman. | Westrip Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| BOSWELL, "Addie" Adaline (WILSON) (MULLINS) | Sept. 23, 1879 Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 21, 1951 Ozark, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Garrett - Research Note: According to her death certificate her father's name was Will Wilson and her mother's name was Jane Wilson. She was widowed and Garrett Boswell was listed as her husband. George Boswell of Aurora, MO, gave the information. Death Cert: Daughter of Will Wilson and Nancy Jane Wilson. died of cerebral apoplexy in Ozark, Barry Co., MO, she was a housewife, married twice and died a widow of Garrett Boswell. Informant: Garrett Boswell, Aurora, MO. - Addie Mullins, age 21, married Garrett Boswell, age 26, on Nov. 22, 1900 in Barry Co., MO. - Grave #179 | Photo Death Certificate Stefanie Forester Death Certificate Donna Cooper MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| BOSWELL, Bobby | June 15, 1941 | May 3, 2007 | SSW: Charlena - Inscription: "Wed March 10, 1983" - Research Note: Known as Bob, he was the son of John T. Boswell and Ruth Fare. He was a minister of the gospel and often held services for prisoners in the local jails. | Note Joan Viney Photo Stefanie Forester |
| BOSWELL, Charlena M. (BOGGS) | Mar. 19, 1936 Wentworth, MO |
Aug. 27, 2019 At her son's |
SSW: Bobby - Research Note: She was the daughter of Charlie and Vinita (Overall) Boggs. She was a retired garment factory worker and a farmer. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob Boswell; one son, Kenneth Culver; three brothers, Walter, Melvin and Marion Boggs and two sisters, Loretta Sawyer and Cheryl Boggs. | Photo Stefanie Forester Peterson Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| BOSWELL, Edward | July 17, 1858 | June 12, 1921 | Inscription: "Gone But not Forgotten" - Research Note: Son of John Boswell and Lodema Adeline Colclasure. First wife was Mary E. Wise, married Mar. 3. 1887 in Barry Co., MO, died 1890. His second wife was Mary O. Hilton, married July 12, 1900. Mary Olive (Hilton) (Boswell) Allmon is buried at Leann Cemetery under Allman. - November 19, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Leann News: Lottin and Lutman Bacon of Fairland, Okla., sons of George Bacon of Zena, Okla., are visiting their uncle, Edward Boswell of this place and their grandmother, Mrs. Boswell of Madry. - Grave #98. | Census MO Marriage Records Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Stefanie Forester |
| BOSWELL, Garrett | Feb. 21, 1873 Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 5, 1950 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Addie - Research Note: His death certificate reads that his parents were John Boswell and Lodema A. Colclasure. Adeline of Aurora, MO, gave the information. He lived 6 miles south of Aurora and had an Aurora address but was living in Barry Co., MO. Stefanie added: Death Certificate: "Garrett Boswell" was a son of John Boswell and Lodema Adaline Colclasure born 2/21/1873 in Barry Co., MO died 11/5/1950 of myocarditis and chronic int. nephritis in Ozark, Barry Co., MO, he was a farmer and married Adaline Boswell. Informant: Garrett Boswell, Aurora, MO. Grave #178 | Photo Death Certificate Stefanie Forester Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| BOSWELL, Gerald | Jan. 6, 1915 Barry Co., MO |
July 22, 1942 State Hosp. Nevada, Vernon Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate places his death in Vernon Co., MO. He was single and the son of Garrett "Gerry" Boswell and Addie (Wilson) Mullins both born Barry Co., MO. Informant was listed as State Hospital Records. His usual address was RR 2, Aurora, MO. Grave #180. | Photo Stefanie Forester Death Certificate Donna Cooper Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| BOSWELL, John | Dec. 22, 1833 IN |
Oct. 24, 1912 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Lodema Adeline (Colclasure) Boswell - Research Note: Death Cert: Son of Edwin Boswell and Polly Gibson, born NC, died of unknown causes in Ozark, Barry Co., MO, he was married and was a farmer at the time of his death. Informant: Garrett Boswell of Aurora, MO. John Boswell and Lodema Adaline Colclasure were the parents of Sarah Belle (Boswell) Springer (See Leann Cemetery, Barry Co, MO). Grave #82. - Civil War Record: Name: John Boswell Residence: Cassville, Missouri, Arkansas Age at Enlistment: 29 Enlistment Date: 31 Aug 1863 Rank at enlistment: Private Enlistment Place: Cassville, Missouri State Served: Arkansas Survived the War?: Yes Service Record: Enlisted in Company B, Arkansas 1st Cavalry Regiment on 31 Aug 1863. Birth Date: abt 1834 Death Date: 24 Oct 1912 Sources: Index to Compiled Military Service Records | Photo Death Certificate Stefanie Forester Note Jim L. Wilson |
| BOSWELL, John T. | Sept. 2, 1906 Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 25, 1990 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Ruth F. - Research Note: Son of Garrett Boswell and Addie (Wilson) Mullins; he was the husband of Ruth (Fare) Boswell and a retired farmer. | Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Connie Schmidt Photo Stefanie Forester |
| BOSWELL, Lodema Adeline (COLCLASURE) | Sept. 11, 1834 Clay Co., IL |
Jan. 28, 1923 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: John Boswell - Research Note: - Her death certificate reads that she was widowed and that her husband was John Boswell. Garrett Boswell gave the information. - Stefanie added Death Cert: Listed under Adaline. Father given only as Colclasure. Mother not named. Death was due to arteriosclerosis in Ozark Twp., Barry Co., MO, she was a widowed housewife of John Boswell. Informant: Garrett Boswell of Aurora, MO. Grave #83. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Death Certificate Stefanie Forester |
| BOSWELL, Mary E. (WISE) | Mar. 11, 1867 | May 16, 1890 | Inscription: "Wife of Edward Boswell" - Research Note: Daughter of Wiley Columbus Wise and Martha Lusk. Edward Boswell married Mary E. Wise on Mar. 3, 1887 in Barry Co., MO. Grave #97. | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Note Stefanie Forester |
| BOSWELL, Ruth F. (FARE) | Aug. 11, 1909 Jenkins, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 5, 1995 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: John T. Boswell - Research Note: Daughter of Frank H. Fare and Mary Wilson; the widow of John Boswell, married Nov. 21, 1933. She was a homemaker and had lived in the state her entire life. | Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Connie Schmidt Photo Stefanie Forester |
| BOSWELL, Warren J. | Aug. 30, 1934 | Aug. 30, 1934 | Inscription: "Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Boswell" , "Our Baby" - Research Note: Grave #84. | Photo Stefanie Forester |
| BOUYER, James Albert | Jan. 29, 1878 MO |
Oct. 22, 1936 State Hospital 3, Nevada, Vernon Co., MO |
Research Note: His father was John Bouyer, and his mother was Mary Head, both born in TN. Order by M. E. Etheridge. Died of arteriosclerosis. M. E. Etheridge was the informant on the death certificate. DC says he was single but there is a marriage record for James Albert Bouyer, age 24 (right age), married Delpha Sargent, age 18, on Feb. 14, 1901 in Barry Co., MO. Albert Bouyer age 32, married once, is living with his sister Martha Means in the 1910 Census, Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO. | King Funeral Home Jay Trace Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long |
| BOWERS, Howard J. | Feb. 7, 1914 | Feb. 7, 1914 | Inscription: "Infant" - Grave #6. | Photo Stefanie Forester |
| BOWERS, Martha LeOti. | Aug. 8, 1902 | Feb. 15, 1907 | Inscription: "Dau. of P. S. and N. A. Bowers" - Research Note: Daughter of Phillip Sheridan Bowers and Naomi Adeline Johnson. Grave #7. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Stefanie Forester |
| BOWERS, Naomi Adeline (JOHNSON) | May 29, 1878 TN |
Oct. 6, 1942 Jasper Co., MO |
SSW: Phillip Sheridan - Research Note: She was married to Phillip Bowers and her parents were Billy Johnson and Susan Parks both born TN. Phillip S. Bowers, age 20, married Naomi A. Johnson, age 18, on Sept. 24, 1896 in Barry Co., MO. Grave #5. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Stefanie Forester |
| BOWERS, Philip Sheridan | Apr. 18, 1876 MO |
Sept. 23, 1945 St. Johns Hosp. Joplin, Jasper, MO |
SSW: Naomi A. - Research Note: He was widowed and an oil station operator. Son of Daniel Bowers, mother not named. His death was a homicide from a fractured skull. He was struck on the head with a heavy object while being robbed in a filling station. - Son of Daniel Boone Bowers and Nancy Charlotte Howard. Grave #4. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Stefanie Forester |
| BOWLING, Gladys Marie (FELTON) | Apr. 29, 1938, Rural Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Oct. 5, 2020 | Research Note: She was the daughter of Earl and Winnie (Shockley) Felton. Marie was the youngest of 5 children. She married R.A. Bowling on October 29th, 1953, of which they enjoyed almost 67 years of marriage and together they had 5 children. In her younger years she loved her life on the farm and working as a hairdresser. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Amos Bowling, her parents, her sisters: Loretta Berry, Juanita Jones and Earlene Head. | Westrip Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| BOWLING, Raymond Lee | Nov. 15, 1939 Crane, Stone Co., MO |
Aug. 8, 2021 At Home, Crane, Stone Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Chester and Clala Durham Bowling. Raymond married Annita McKnight on November 5, 1960. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, R.A. Bowling. | Peterson Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| BOYD, Claude B. | Aug. 13, 1896 Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 15, 1917 Webb City, Jasper Co., MO |
Research Note: Single, died of "chaliesis". His father's name was listed as W. N. Boyd. - His death certificate reads that he was a miner, born in Barry Co., MO. His father was given as W. N. Boyd, born Carroll Co., AR, and his mother was given as Sarah A. Jones, born Laclede Co., MO. W. N. Boyd gave the information. The certificate states that he was removed to Aurora, MO, for burial, and doesn't give Osa as the cemetery. Stefanie added - Death Cert: Son of William N. Boyd, born Carroll Co., AR and Sarah A. (Jones) (Davis) Boyd born Laclede Co., MO. Death was from chelicosis in Webb City, Joplin, Jasper Co., MO, was single and a miner at the time of his death,. Informant: W. N. Boyd of Webb City, MO. Grave #376. | King Funeral Home Jay Trace Death Certificate Donna Cooper Death Certificate Photo Vicki Kizer |
| BOYD, Clyde M. | 1898 | 1931 | Research Note: Son of William N. Boyd and Sarah A. (Jones) (Davis) Boyd. May have married Gertie Smythe. Clyde Body, age 19, married Gertie Smythe, age 18, on Nov. 12, 1917 in Ottawa Co., OK. W. N. Boyd, father of Clyde, gave consent. Grave #380 | Census OK Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Vicki Kizer |
| BOYD, Ruby Ethel | Jan. 14, 1907 | Jan. 30, 1908 | Research Note: Died of pneumonia at age 1 year, 17 days. This is a metal/pressed letter sign on a cement block. No headstone is there. Grave #377. | King Funeral Home Jay Trace Photo Stefanie Forester |
| BOYD, Sara Ella | 1866 | 1939 | Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: Probably the mother of Clyde and Claude Boyd. 1900 Census, she is married to William N. Boyd for 5 years, with her step-children to William as surname Davis and Clyde and Claude. Grave #414. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Connie Schmidt |
| BRITTIAN, Elizabeth (HINES) | Oct. 16, 1832 | July 20, 1913 | Inscription: "Wife of Thomas Brittian" - Research Note: Daughter Sarah Isabell Hemphill's death certificate, buried at Osa Cemetery, gives her parents as Thomas B. Brittian and Elizabeth Hines. Thomas Brittian married Elizabeth Hines on Jan. 11, 1857 in Lawrence Co., MO. Grave #107. | MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Stefanie Forester |
| BROWN, A. Rena | Apr. 14, 1872 | Feb 20, 1905 | Research Note: Died of pneumonia. | King Funeral Home Jay Trace |
| BROWN, Dora E. | Oct. 28, 1878 | Apr. 30, 1881 | Inscription: "Dau. of H. A. and R. F." - Grave #167. | Photo Stefanie Forester |
| BRUTON, Henry Russell | Feb. 4, 1935 | May 10, 1936 | Research Note: Grave #228. | Photo Stefanie Forester |
| BRUTON, Hiram Pinkney | Mar. 7, 1889 Greene Co., MO |
Mar. 2, 1935 Rural Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Inscription: "MISSOURI, PVT 34 INF, 7 DIV, March 2, 1935" - Research Note: His wife was Zena, died of lobar pneumonia and influenza. Son of William David Bruton and Liddia Hilton, both born in MO. - His wife was Zena Bruton and she was the informant on the death certificate. Zena was the daughter of Corban and Elizabeth Rowe. Hiram was her first husband. She also married Nigel Edward Watt and Thomas Franklin Horn. She died in 1987 and is buried at Nichols Cemetery, Ingram, Kerr, Co., TX under Watt. Grave #229. | King Funeral Home Jay Trace Photo Stefanie Forester Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long |
| BRUTON, Howard E. | Mar. 7, 1924 OK |
Dec. 8, 1990 | Inscription: "Tec 5 US ARMY WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Son of Hiram P. and Zena (Rowe) Bruton. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Stefanie Forester |
| BRUTON, Mary Susan (JOHNSON) | Feb. 27, 1868 TN |
Jan. 20, 1922 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: William D. - Research Note: Daughter of W. R. (William Riley) Johnson and Susan Parks. William D. Bruton, age 40, married Mary Johnson, age 29, on Nov. 1, 1897 in Barry Co., MO. Grave #68. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Note Stefanie Forester |
| BRUTON, Mildred Nadine | Nov. 22, 1921 | Aug. 29, 1922 | Research Note: She was the daughter of William David Bruton and Mary Susan Johnson. Grave #69. | Notes Phyllis Long Photo and Note Stefanie Forester |
| BRUTON, Retha June | Jan. 26, 1920 | Nov. 9, 1920 | Research Note: She was the daughter of William David Bruton and Mary Susan Johnson. Grave #70. | Notes Phyllis Long Photo and Note Stefanie Forester |
| BRUTON, William David | Apr. 25, 1858 Webster Co., MO |
Feb. 3, 1924 Stone Co., MO |
SSW: Mary S. Bruton - Research Note: He was the son of Miles Bruton and Elender Still. William D. Bruton, age 40, married Mary Johnson, age 29, on Nov. 1, 1897 in Barry Co., MO. Death certificate gives his wife as Lydia Bruton, second wife, and he was born in 1857 and died in 1925. Mother's maiden name given as Lemon. Lydia (Hilton) Bruton is buried at Hilton Cemetery, born 1866, died 1958, with stone inscription "Lydia, wife of Dave Bruton". Grave #67. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo and Note Stefanie Forester |
| BUCHANAN, Roxie Ruby (COLLIER) (HILTON) | Dec. 7, 1898 Davis Co., IA |
Feb. 6, 1987 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of John W. Collier and Maxie Bell Miller; she was widowed, no name given. The informant was Loyd E. Buchanan. She first married Farmer Wade Hilton, buried at Crane Cemetery, Crane, Stone Co., MO. Roxie Ruby Hilton, age 70, married Arthur Edward Buchanan, age 62, on Sept. 5, 1969 in Marionville, Lawrence Co., MO. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Connie Schmidt |
| BURBRIDGE, Lela Faye (McCULLAH) | Jan. 3, 1909 | July 19, 1986 | Research Note: Daughter of William Albert McCullah and Laura Belle Kirby. Marion Burbridge married Faye McCullah on Apr. 10, 1925 in Barry Co., MO. Truman Burbridge, father of Marion, and W. A. McCullah, father of Faye, gave consent. | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Stefanie Forester |
| BURBRIDGE, Marion A. | July 12, 1905 | Aug. 17, 1991 | Research Note: Son of George Truman Burbridge and Rosa Ann Ray. He married Lela Faye McCullah. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Stefanie Forester |
| BURK, Infant | Jan. 11, 1923 | Jan. 11, 1923 | Inscription: "Son of W. H. and H. P. Burk" | Photo Connie Schmidt |
| BURK, Mamie | June 23, 1905 | July 6, 1906 Near Madry, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Dau. of R. M. and R. A. Burk" - "Budding on earth to bloom in heaven." - Research Note: Died of spasms at age 1 year, 13 days. Daughter of Reece M. Burke and Rachel A. Wheat. Grave #54. | Photo Stefanie Forester King Funeral Home Jay Trace |
| BURK, Roswell P. | Nov. 14, 1870 | Aug. 9, 1872 | Inscription: "Son of W. A. and S. A." - Research Note: Grave #462. | Photo Stefanie Forester |
| BURK, Susie Marie | Jan. 1, 1924 Lawrence Co., MO |
Jan. 6, 1924 Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: Cause of death premature birth. Father given as Uriah Burk and mother was listed as Ava McClure, both were born in MO. - Death certificate lists Uriah Burk as her father and Ava McClure as her mother. Listed as a premature birth. Uriah Burk gave the information. | King Funeral Home Jay Trace Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| BURKE, Rachel Alma (WHEAT) (BRANSTETTER) | June 15, 1875 Lawrence Co., MO |
Oct. 4, 1953 Baptist Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Reece M. - Research Note: Daughter of George W. Wheat and Sarah McKinley. She was married to Grant Branstetter when she died. Dola Daniel, daughter, of Marionville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Grave #55. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Stefanie Forester |
| BURKE, Reece M. | Oct. 18, 1876 TN |
Jan. 17, 1941 Verona, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Rachel Alma - Research Note: Died of heart failure, order given by Mrs. Rachel Burke. His father was Pink Burke and his mother was Fleetia Lanford, both born in TN. Charged to Barry Co. Burial Association. Death certificate gives his wife as Rachel Burke, age 65. She was the informant. John Butler first married Ina Garrison on Mar. 21, 1913 in Barry Co., MO. Grave #56. | King Funeral Home Jay Trace Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Stefanie Forester |
| BUTLER, Ina Viola (GARRISON) | Dec. 4, 1892 MO |
Aug. 1, 1962 Sunset Valley Nursing Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: John N. - Research Note: Daughter of William Harvey Garrison and Maggie Ellen Gold. Elmer Butler of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. John Butler married Ina Garrison on Mar. 21, 1913 in Barry Co., MO. Grave #586. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Stefanie Forester |
| BUTLER, John Neeley | Jan. 1, 1888 Dallas, TX |
Nov. 15, 1978 Elmhurst Nursing Home, Webb City, Jasper Co., MO |
SSW: Ina V. - Research Note: Researchers say his father was David Wilson Butler. His mother was Ida E. Barnes, sister to Ganes Barnes listed on this page. She first married Barnes, second Frank P. Williams and third W. B. Hoover. WW II Draft Registration gives his place of birth as Dallas, TX. Grave #585. | Census WW II Draft Reg. Phyllis Long Photo Stefanie Forester |
| BYARS, Kenneth T. | Sept. 27, 1919 | Oct. 15, 1976 | Research Note: Son of Thomas and Gladys Byars. Grave #265. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Stefanie Forester |
| CARNEY, Nedra G. (COPE) | Dec. 16, 1926 Jenkins, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 30, 2008 Freeman Hosp., Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
Inscription: "Mother of Brenda, Randy, Ronnie" - Research Note: She was the daughter of George Alonzo and Mamie (Phillips) Cope. She attended Franklin Technical School in Joplin, graduating in 1967 as a LPN, and worked at Sale Memorial Hospital from 1968 to 1988, then worked at the Neosho Senior Center and at Medicalodge. She was a former member of Northside Baptist Church, having been a member for 25 years and had been active in Sunday School, WMU, Church Training, Girls Auxillary and YWA's. She is survived by one daughter, two sons, two brothers, one sister, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, George and Mamie Cope, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Dean Carney; two brothers, Loy Cope and Coy Cope; and two sisters, Pauline Ennis and Norma Eden. | Clark Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Connie Schmidt |
| CARR, Dollie Belle (RANDOLPH) | Dec. 18, 1881 IL |
Mar. 4, 1923 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: First wife of Flem Carr. Died of aortic insufficiency. Bill charged to Flem Carr, H. B. Wilkins, and James Randolph. Father, Martin Randolph, mother, R. Watts, both born in IL. - Death Certificate reads: Daughter of Martin Randolph and R. Watts. Her death was due to aortic insufficiency in Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO, she was homemaker and married to Flem Carr, MO. Informant: Flem Carr of Aurora, MO. Grave #547. | King Funeral Home Jay Trace Photo Death Certificate Stefanie Forester |
| CARR, Flem Ragsdale | July 14, 1872 IN |
Feb. 27, 1950 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Samuel Carr and Minerva Cain. His death was caused by nephritis (rectal hemorrhage). He died in Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO, was retired and married to Cora Carr. Informant: Morris Carr of Aurora, MO. Death certificate listed under Flen Carr. Flem Carr, age 62, second married Cora Pierce, age 58, on Feb. 5, 1934 in Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO. Grave #546. | SS Claims Index Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Death Certificate Stefanie Forester |
| CHIDESTER, Nina T. (HOUSTON) | 1864 Miller Co., MO |
1888 Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: Photo of stone at findagrave.com with notes by Dan Woodruff. - She is buried next to her parents Porter Lawrence Houston and Emaline McConnell. She married Frank A. Chidester Feb. 9, 1887 at Mt. Vernon. The stone is very worn and only her first name is legible. It is not known if she had any children. | findagrave.com Phyllis Long |
| CLANTON, Leo Myrtle | Mar. 31, 1906 White Oak, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 22, 1908 White Oak, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was a daughter of James Clanton and Anna Melvina Bell (Coones) Clanton, she was my father's sister. King Funeral Home Records have death date as Sept. 22, 1909 and not 1908 as Joan posted. Tombstone has 1908. Bill was charged to J. C. Clanton. | Headstone Joan Viney King Funeral Home Jay Trace Note Donna Cooper Photo Connie Schmidt |
| CLARK, Cecil J. | May 30, 1896 | July 4, 1901 | Research Note: Grave #412. | Note Stefanie Forester Photo Vicki Kizer |
| CLARK, "Fannie" Frances (FINK) | Nov. 16, 1884 St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO |
Nov. 18, 1949 Rural Ozark, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Jonathan L. Clark - Research Note: Her death certificate, indexed as Frannie, states that her father was Jacob Fink and that her mother was Marie Clem, and that she was a widow. Her husband was named John Lewis Clark. Willie Vance Clark of Verona, MO, gave the information. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Stefanie Forester |
| CLARK, Frank Elbert | Mar. 23, 1921 Verona, Lawrence Co., MO |
Aug. 29, 1995 Oxnard, Ventura Co., CA |
Research Note: Son of Jonathan Lewis Clark and Frances Fink. His wife was Evelyn May King. Under the heart in the middle of the stone is a small engraved bar. It says "Cassandra Sue 1989" | Census CA Death Index Phyllis Long Photo Note Stefanie Forester |
| CLARK, Infant | July 14, 1910 | July 14, 1910 | Inscription: "Infant Dau. of J. L. and F. F. Clark" - Research Note: Daughter of Jonathan Lewis Clark and Fannie Fink. Grave #174. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Stefanie Forester |
| CLARK, Joseph Vance | July 23, 1848 TN |
Nov. 25, 1883 MO |
Research Note: Joseph Vance Clark married Sophronia Whitten on Sept. 12, 1877 in Smith Co., TN. Sophronia second married Isaac King on Oct. 27, 1889 in Stone Co., MO. She is buried in Osa Cemetery under King. Grave #323. | TN Marriage Records MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Stefanie Forester |
| CLARK, Jason | June 1, 1856 Wetzel Co., WV |
Aug. 17, 1914 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: He died at age 56 years, 2 months, 17 days. Tombstone has birth year as 1856. Death Certificate has 1858. The cause of death listed as aortic insufficiency. - Stefanie added - Death Certificate: Jason Clark was a son of Ebenezer Clark, born OH and Mary Richmond born WV. The cause of his death was given as aortic insufficiency in Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO and he was married and a farmer, MO. The informant was Mrs. Louisa Clark of Aurora, MO. - Jason Clark married Louisa Jackson on Mar. 17, 1887 in Lawrence Co., MO. Grave #413. | King Funeral Home Jay Trace Death Certificate Stefanie Forester MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Connie Schmidt |
| CLARK, Jonathan Lewis | Sept. 30, 1880 Smith Co., TN |
Apr. 17, 1923 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Frannie F. - Research Note: A farmer, died of epilepsy. The bill was charged to William Fink and Willis Clark. - Death certificate record states that he died from the effects of epilepsy and that his parents were Vance Clark, born in TN and Sophronia Whitten, born in TN. Fannie Clark was given as his wife and Willie Clark, of Verona, MO, gave the information. | King Funeral Home Jay Trace Photo Stefanie Forester Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| CLARK, Mary Ann (RICHMOND) | Apr. 2, 1826 | Feb. 16, 1908 | Research Note: Her mother was Named Ann Clark in the 1850 Census, father not listed. Mary Ann Richmond married Ebenezer Clark on Nov. 25, 1855 in Marshall Co., VA. Mother of Jason Clark listed above. Grave #411. | VA Marriage Index Census Phyllis Long Photo Connie Schmidt |
| CLARK, Pearly May | Jan. 23, 1905 AR |
Oct. 23, 1910 Crane Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Cause of death listed as "summer complaint". Daughter of Richard Clark and Ida Nash, both of MO. Informant was Jonas Coleman of Crane, MO. | Death Certificate Jay Trace |
| COLLIER, James B. | Sept. 10, 1922 | Sept. 13, 1922 | Inscription: "Son of J. B. and Bessie Collier" | Photo Stefanie Forester |
| COLTER, Beverly Sue | No Date | Nov. 10, 1942 | Research Note: Grave #261. | Photo Stefanie Forester |
| COONES, Martha Jane (GIBSON) (ALLMON) | Feb. 11, 1825 Barren Co., KY |
Mar. 11, 1856 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Entered at findagrave.com with notes by J. S. Allmon: Martha Jane first married John Allmon in 1841 in Barren Co., KY. They had two children William Franklin and Mary Elizabeth who were born in DeKalb Co., AL. Family legend has that John was killed in 1845 by bush-wackers on his way home to Alabama from fighting in the Mexican War. His burial place is not known. Martha married Joseph Berry Coones in 1847 in DeKalb Co., AL. Martha's grave is unmarked. Family information passed down states that Martha Jane is buried near her brother Granville Gibson. | findagrave.com Phyllis Long |
| COONES, Thomas Eugene | Apr. 9, 1922 Stone Co., MO |
Dec. 3, 1922 Stone Co., MO |
Research Note: Death certificate is under William Eugene Coones. Dates match for Thomas Eugene. There is no death certificate for T. Eugene. This stone could be for William Eugene but was actually T. Eugene. Son of T. C. Coones and Louise Rickman, both born Barry Co., MO. T. C. Coones of Elsey, MO was the informant. Thomas Clement Coones, died 1941, is buried at Doty Cemetery. Sarah Louise (Rickman) (Coones) Underwood, died 1979, is buried at Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Connie Schmidt |
| COOPER, Robert "Hugh | 1899 | 1924 | Research Note: Son of William C. Cooper and Martha Evelyn Morrison. Grave #218. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Stefanie Forester |
| COPE, Dona (GARNER) | June 16, 1880 AR |
July 25, 1922 Aurora Hosp. Lawrence Co., MO |
Inscription: "Wife of George A. Cope" - Research Note: First wife of George Alonzo Cope. Her death certificate reads that her father was Hiram Garner, born in IL, and that her mother was Fannie Hamby, born in MO. She was married and George Cope was given as her husband. Mrs. Mary Forester of Marionville, MO, gave the information. Stefanie added - Death Certificate reads that Donna Gardner was a daughter of Hiram Garner (born IL) and Fannie Hamby (born MO). She died July 26, 1922, which is a different date from the stone date that Stefanie posted. Death was due to post-operative shock in Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO, she was a housewife and married to George Cope. Informant: Mrs. Mary Forester of Marionville, MO. Grave #210. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Death Certificate Stefanie Forester |
| COPE, George Alonzo | Dec. 20, 1882 | Jan. 21, 1955 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate gives his parents as Sam and Georgia (Scott) Cope. Mamie Phillips was given as his wife's name. Mrs. Gene Eden of Aurora, MO, gave the information. Stefanie added - Death Cert: "George Cope" son of Sam Cope and Georgia Scott. His death was due to a massive cerebral embolism. He was a farmer, brother to Clara (Cope) Wise. Informant: Mrs. Gene Eden of Aurora, MO. - George A. Cope first married Caldona "Dona" Garner on Apr. 12, 1912 in Crane, Stone Co., MO. He second married Mamie Phillips. Grave #211. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper MO Marriage Records Photo Death Certificate Stefanie Forester |
| COPE, Mamie E. (PHILLIPS) | Mar. 7, 1893 Butterfield Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 14, 1941 Springfield Baptist Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Second wife of George Alonzo Cope. Her death certificate reads that she died in Springfield, MO. - Her husband was G. A. Cope and she was the daughter of Anderson and Minnie Phillips. She had surgery for gall stones and took pneumonia. Grave #212. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Stefanie Forester |
| COWELL, Ernest Benjamin | 1905 | 1982 | Research Note: Son of William Monroe Cowell and Nina Jane Hall. Single, age 34, living in Borger, Hutchinson, Texas in the 1940 census. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Stefanie Forester |
| COWELL, Isaac "Ike" | Aug. 15, 1907 MO |
Feb. 2, 1998 Houston, Harris Co., TX |
SSW: Norma Aureba - Inscription: "Married Mar. 12, 1931" - Research Note: Known as "Ike" he was the son of William M. Cowell and Nina Jane Hall. | Census TX Death Index Phyllis Long Photo Stefanie Forester |
| COWELL, Norma Aureba (BROOKS) | Sept. 11, 1914 Rural Turkey, Hall Co., TX |
May 2, 2012 Fredericksburg, Gillespie Co., TX |
SSW: Isaac "Ike" - Inscription: "Married Mar. 12, 1931" - Research Note: Daughter of Caleb Sewell Brooks and Ivy Temple Johnson, was born September 14, 1914 in Hall County near Turkey, Texas and departed this life May 2, 2012 in Windcrest Nursing Home and Rehab Center in Fredericksburg, Texas at the age of 97. Norma was united in marriage to Ike Cowell on March 12, 1931 in Ellis Co., OK and celebrated their 67th anniversary before Ike passed in 1998. They moved to Crane, MO in 1963 when Ike elected to retire early after 30 years with Phillips Petroleum Company. Norma, who grew up as a Texas farm girl before becoming an oil field wife, was not hesitant to return to the Ozarks with him. She spent 32 years with Ike on their farm that ran along Crane Creek in Barry County. Then, in 1995, they moved to Houston, Texas to be near their son. Until they moved, Ike and Norma were members of Mountain Home Church of Christ near Galena, Missouri. Norma was preceded in death by her parents; thee sisters; husband, Ike Cowell, and one son, Steve Delton Cowell. | Manlove-Stumpff Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Stefanie Forester |
| COWELL, Stephen Delton | Nov. 3, 1936 TX |
Jan. 4, 1993 Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Isaac Cowell and Norma Aureba Brooks. | Mother's Obit SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Stefanie Forester |
| CULTON, Infant | Mar. 1870 | Mar. 1870 | Inscription: "Infant of J. W. and M. M." - Research Note: He was a son of James Wood Culton and Matilda Malinda (Lawson)(Ellis) (Short) (Culton) Carney. | Photo Stefanie Forester Family Knowledge Judy Wilson |
| CULTON, James Wood | Feb. 1, 1813 Blount Co., TN |
Apr. 26, 1884 MO |
Research Note: Son of James W. and Margaret (Weir) Culton. Uncle of several Wilsons buried at Osa. He second married Matilda Malinda (Lawson) (Ellis) (Short) (Culton) Carney, born 1825, died 1901, buried at Osa Cemetery under Ellis. | Headstone Note Larry Wilson Photo Stefanie Forester |
| CULTON, Sarah E. | May 30, 1881 | June 25, 1883 | Inscription: "Suffer little children to come unto me for of such is the kingdom of heaven." - Research Note: This stone was repaired and reset July 2008 by Jack Fly. Daughter of James W. Culton and Matilda M. Lawson. Grave #419. | Photo Jack Fly |
