Painter Cemetery
Surnames A - B
SSW = Shares Stone With
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADAMS, Charles T. | Feb. 1, 1871 Allendale, Worth Co., MO |
Oct. 9, 1951 Shell Knob Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate gives his name as Isaac and Elizabeth (Neal) Adams as his parents. Gertrude Adams was given as his wife's name. Gertrude Adams was the informant. His name is given as Charles T. Adams and the dates were given of his birth and death. Penny's stone transcription had his name as C. T. and only the years for his birth and death. - Charles T. Adams, age 28, married Gertrude Malone, age 18, on Aug. 29, 1899 in Ringgold Co., IA. Gertrude was the daughter of Simon Malone and Rebecca Bickett. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Death Certificate Donna Cooper IA Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ADAMS, Donald Lee | June 12, 1937 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
June 12, 1937 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Died at Birth" - Research Note: His death certificate reads that her father was Doyle Adams, born Worth Co., MO, and his mother as Lora Roe, born Barry Co., MO and that he was stillborn. Grandson of Charles T. Adams and Gertrude Malone. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| ADAMS, Ethel Mae (SILLS) | Feb. 28, 1920 Brownsville, TN |
Aug. 15, 2000 | SSW: Ivor - Research Note: Ethel Adams, 80, and Ivor F. Adams, 90, both of Shell Knob, died August 15 from injuries sustained in a traffic accident. Services will be 1 p.m. tomorrow, August 19, at Williamson Chapel in Shell Knob with burial at a later date. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, August 18, at Williamson Funeral Home in Shell Knob. - Ivor Francis Adams, age 37, married Ethel M. Sills, age 28, on May 17, 1948 in New Madrid Co., MO. - Daughter of Martin A. Sills and Gertrude Clutch. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Monett Times Donna Cooper SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ADAMS, Ivor Francis | July 18, 1910 NM |
Aug. 15, 2000 | SSW: Ethel - Research Note: Ethel Adams, 80, and Ivor F. Adams, 90, both of Shell Knob, died August 15 from injuries sustained in a traffic accident. Services will be 1 p.m. tomorrow, August 19, at Williamson Chapel in Shell Knob with burial at a later date. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, August 18, at Williamson Funeral Home in Shell Knob. - Son of Charles T. Adams and Gertrude Malone. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Monett Times Donna Cooper Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ALEXANDER, George Simon | Oct. 4, 1868 MO |
June 5, 1952 Hooks, Bowie Co., TX |
Research Note: He was a son of James H. and Fanny (Watts) Alexander. Death Certificate gives his parents as Jim Alexander born MO and Fannie Watts born Holland. Death date June 15, 1952. Also gives removal to Shell Knob, MO, Clark Cemetery. Culver Funeral Home reported that George Alexander was a son of Jim Alexander. His wife was given as Mary Rebecca Ledgerwood Alexander of Hooks, TX. Grover Alexander, Hooks Texas was his closest relative. It gives his date of birth as Oct. 4, 1867, and reads that he was age 84, 8 months and 11 days old. He had lived in the community for 3 years. It listed his death date as June 15, 1952 in Hooks, TX. His stone has June 5th as his death date. - April 18, 1908, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Shell Knob News: Geo. Alexander of near Shell Knob, has a new son. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Culver Funeral Home, Vol. 5, Page 37, by Ted Roller Donna Cooper TX Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ALEXANDER, Mary Rebecca (LEDGERWOOD) | June 9, 1879 Sherman, Grayson Co., TX |
Feb. 27, 1962 Longview, Gregg Co., TX |
Research Note: Daughter of William and Matilda (Moles) Ledgerwood. Twin Sister to Sarah (Ledgerwood) Whisman. Wife of George S. Alexander. Donna's Note: Mary Rebecca (Ledgerwood) Alexander was born June 9, 1873 in Sherman, TX, and that she died Feb. 27, 1962 in Longview, TX. She was the wife of William Ledgerwood. Her mother's name is given as Matilda. Grover Alexander was her closest relative, and he was from Hooks, Texas. The stone has a different birth date and no death date for her. - Mary R. Ledgerwood, age 17, married George S. Alexander, age 22, on Dec. 21, 1890 in Shell Knob, MO. Her father, William Ledgerwood gave consent. - Death Certificate gives her birth year as 1874. Daughter of William Ledgerwood and unknown Moles. Mrs. Elmer C. Clark was the informant on the death certificate. Removed to Shell Knob. MO, Painter Cemetery. William and Matilda's marriage records gives her as Matilda Moles, married Mar. 7, 1867, Barry Co., MO. - Mother's Obit - Sister Sarah's Obit | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Culver's Funeral Home, V. 10, P. 10, by Ted Roller Donna Cooper MO Marriage Records TX Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ALFREY, Mary (FINLEY) | June 5, 1905 MO |
June 6, 1938 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate reads that her father was Roe Finley and her mother was Linda Carlyle. Chester Alfrey was her husband's name. Her usual address was Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO. The cause of death was a self-inflicted gun shot wound. Gale Cope, Shell Knob, MO, was the informant. Penny posted that she was born in 1905, death certificate reads that she was born in 1902 - Mildred Roden's 1985 transcription reads that she was born in 1905 and the stone also reads 1905, which according to the death certificate is in error. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| ANGEVINE, Horace Gilbert | Dec. 12, 1917 Denver, CO |
Mar. 23, 1992 | SSW: Shirley E. - Inscription: "Married Sept. 17, 1942" - Research Note: Son of Daniel Angevine and Isabelle McMurray. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ANGEVINE, Shirley Elaine (ANTHONY) | Dec. 21, 1920 Denver, CO |
May 16, 2003 At Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: H. Gilbert - Inscription: "Married Sept. 17, 1942" - Research Note: Daughter of Clarence C. and Jessie M. (Neighbor) Anthony. She attended the University of Denver for two years. She was a medical secretary in Missouri, Arkansas, and Colorado. She moved to Shell Knob in 1986 and to Cassville in 1994. She played violin in symphonies and orchestras, sang in church choirs, and played piano and organ in churches. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star and the First Baptist Church in Cassville, and was a foster grandparent in the Cassville schools until January of this year. She married H. Gilbert Angevine on September 17, 1942, in Denver, Colorado, and he preceded her in death March 23, 1992. She was preceded in death by one sister, Carmen Neighbor. | Monett Times May 19, 2003 Mary Homesley Photo Jay Trace |
| APPLEGATE, Eunice Elizabeth (WILLS) | Jan. 1, 1887 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 24, 1956 Cardwell Hosp., Stella, Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: Wife of Henry Applegate. Donna's Note: Her death certificate reads that her father was George W. Wills and her mother was Ruthe Gray. Henry Applegate was her spouse. Mrs. Emmer Williams, Arkansas City, KS, was the informant. - Henry Applegate married Eunice E. Wills on Mar. 14, 1909 in Barry Co., MO. - November 10, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Mrs. Iva Coker visited her sister Mrs. Eunice Applegate Saturday. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Death Certificate Donna Cooper MO Marriage Records Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| APPLEGATE, Henry | June 19, 1886 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 10, 1961 Stella Hosp. Newton Co., MO |
Inscription: "Father" - Research Note: Son of Joseph and Martha (James) Applegate. Husband of Eunice Wills. Donna's Note: Culver Funeral Home records state that Henry Applegate was born June 19, 1886, and that he had lived a life time in Barry Co., MO. He was widowed, age 74, and died in the Stella Hospital after suffering from a cerebral hemorrhage. His death was on April 10, 1961. His father was given as Joe Applegate and his mother as Martha James. Mrs. Dona Reding of Shell Knob, MO, was his closest relative. He was a farmer and his deceased wife's name was Eunice (Wills) Applegate. His death certificate has the Dona Reding's name spelled Dona Redding. It also reads that he lived 4 hours after the onset of his illness. - June 23, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Shell Knob: Henry Applegate and Charley Epperly are drilling for oil on Creed Hamilton's farm. - Cassville Democrat, August 21, 1920 - Shell Knob: Henry Applegate is pulling his new thresher with his gasoline engine and it sure does the work. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Culver Funeral Home, Vol. 9, Page 92, by Ted Roller Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| APPLEGATE, Loren I. | Nov. 20, 1911 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
July 4, 1912 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Oren C. - Research Note: Son of Henry and Eunice (Wills) Applegate. - July 18, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO - Shell Knob News: Henry Applegate's baby died the 4th of July and was buried in the Painter Cemetery. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Online Obit Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| APPLEGATE, Martha "Sis" (JAMES) | Mar. 4, 1859 MO |
Nov. 18, 1944 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Francis and Elizabeth (Painter) James. Wife of Joseph Applegate. Donna's Note: Her death certificate reads that her father was Francis James and her mother was Elizabeth Painter. Joe Applegate was given as her husband's name. Henry Applegate of Shell Knob was the informant. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| APPLEGATE, Oren Clifton | June 5, 1929 | Nov. 13, 1932 | SSW: Loren I. - Research Note: Son of Henry and Eunice (Wills) Applegate. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ARCHER, Jayson Edward "Jay-Bird" | Dec. 30, 1980 Lawrence, KS |
Jan. 22, 2005 | Inscription: "Loving Son, Brother and Father" - Research Note: Jan. 26, 2005, Monett Times - Jayson Edward "Jay-Bird" Archer, 24, of Shell Knob, died January 22 from injuries sustained in a traffic accident. Mr. Archer was born December 30, 1980, in Lawrence, Kansas. He worked as a carpenter and was in the heating and air conditioning business. Survivors include two daughters, of Fairview; his father, John Archer and step-mother, Michelle, of Shell Knob; his mother, Victoria (Jaimez) Archer of Eagle Rock; grandparents, David and Kathy Davis of Heavener, Oklahoma; grandmother, Iris Williams of Exeter; grandfather, Edward Jaimez of Lawrence, Kansas; grandmother, Isabelle Laymon of Wichita, Kansas; two brothers, David Greathouse of Shell Knob and Brandon Davis of Heavener, Oklahoma; four sisters, Jamie Davidson of Rocky Comfort, Angel Archer of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Becky Greathouse and Ann Greathouse, both of Shell Knob; and several aunts and uncles. Graveside services were 2 p.m. today, January 26, at Painter Cemetery in Shell Knob under the direction of Williamson Funeral Home of Shell Knob. - Back of Stone | Obit Donna Cooper Photos Jay Trace |
| ARCHER, John P. | Aug. 2, 1959 Harrison, AR |
Aug. 27, 2013 Mercy Hosp., Berryville, AR |
Research Note: He was the son of Darrell Eugene and Iris Fern (Campbell) Archer. He was united in marriage to Michelle Davis on September 17, 1994, in Wheaton, Missouri. He worked in the heating and air conditioning business most of his life, spending the last 10 years at Ozark Air Conditioning, in Shell Knob. He was a talented sheet metal worker, and used his unique talent to fabricate the metal for the restoration of the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Jayson Edward "JayBird" Archer. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| ARCHER, Michelle Susan (DAVIS) (GREATHOUSE) | July 22, 1965 Ukiah, CA |
Sept. 24, 2021 Circle of Life, Bentonville, AR |
Research Note: She was the daughter of David and Kathy (Derr) Davis. She was united in marriage to John Archer and he preceded her in death on August 27, 2013. Michelle was preceded in death by her father, David Davis; her husband, John Archer; one son, Jayson Archer; and one granddaughter, Kaitlyn Greathouse. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| ARNOLD, Ida Mae (HOWARD) | Feb. 27, 1908 Charleston, MO |
Mar. 1, 1994 | Research Note: Daughter of Luther Howard and Mary Redwine. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ARNOLD, Nettie W. (WILLS) | Jan. 13, 1891 | Mar. 25, 1978 Exeter Nursing Home Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: William E. - Research Note: Nettie Wills, age 22, married William E. Arnold, age 34, on Oct. 19, 1912 in Cassville, Barry Co., MO. Daughter of George Washington Wills and Ruth Gray. - Obit: Mrs. Nettie Arnold, 87, died at 6:45 p.m. Saturday, March 25 in an Exeter nursing home after an extended illness. Mrs. Arnold was born January 12, 1891 at Shell Knob, and resided in Cassville before entering the nursing home. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Cassville. She is survived by a son; a daughter; a brother; a sister; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday at Axley's Culver Chapel, Cassville. Rev. Russell Davis officiated. Burial was in Painter Cemetery, Shell Knob. - January 23, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Fields News: Our school will start Monday for a three months term. Mrs. Nettie Arnold is our teacher. - Photo of Martha Stayton, Bill Arnold and Nettie | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Obit Frances Albert Online Newspapers MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ARNOLD, Robert Dean | July 26, 1955 Caney, KS |
July 26, 1955 Caney, KS |
Inscription: Infant - Research Note: This date was posted as a birth date; however, Culver Funeral Home reported it was both a birth and death date. They reported that Harold Arnold was the father's name and that Vena Cooper was the mother's name of the child. Their address was given as 200 West Second, Caney, Kansas. The funeral was on July 27, 1955 and the burial in Painter Cemetery. Rev. C. F. Siler, Cassville, MO, was the minister in charge. - Robert Dean Arnold was the stillborn son of my Mom and Dad. Dad's name was erroneous known in Shell Knob for many years as Harold Arnold, but his actual name was Leslie Harold Arnold. Both Mom and Dad moved from Caney and lived in Monett Missouri until Dad passed away in 2003 and Mom in 2008. They are both buried in the IOOF Cemetery in Monett. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Culver Funeral Home, Vol. 6, Page 138, by Ted Roller Donna Cooper Sister Barbara Arnold-Feret Photo Jay Trace |
| ARNOLD, William E. "Bill" | Oct. 10, 1878 Carroll Co., AR |
July 2, 1967 Rural Shell Knob Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Nettie W. - Research Note: Son of James and Mary Callie (Moore) Arnold. Husband of Nettie Wills. Donna's Note: Both the stone and Culver Funeral Home have that his name was William E. Arnold, so Penny's William F. transcription is incorrect. According to Culver's his father was James Arnold and his mother was Callie Moore. Nettie Wills Arnold of Shell Knob, MO, was his closest relative. The funeral was July 5, 1967 at the Shell Knob Baptist Church with Rev. Chas. McNabb in charge. - Photo of Martha Stayton, Bill Arnold and Nettie | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Culver Funeral Home, Vol. 12, Page 117, by Ted Roller Donna Cooper Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BAKER, Bob Gene | Aug. 29, 1932 | May 11, 1998 | SSW: Connie - Inscription: "Feb. 28, 1951" - Research Note: Son of Milton J. and Florence "Dolly" Baker. - Back of Stone | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| BAKER, Connie Sue (DUFFIELD) | Sept. 25, 1932 Grove, OK |
May 22, 2020 At Home, Grove, OK |
SSW: Bob G. - Inscription: "Feb. 28, 1951" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Jessie Charles and Zelma Florence (LaFon) Duffield. On February 28, 1951 she was united in marriage to Bob G. Baker, who preceded her in death on May 11, 1998. Also preceding her in death were her parents and two brothers, Jack C. Duffield and Junior Nuckolls. Connie grew up and received her education in Grove, Oklahoma where she attended high school. For a few years she lived in Pineville, Missouri and traveled with her husband on construction. For several years she lived in Shell Knob when her husband ran the rock quarry there. She then moved to Cassville, Missouri for a while and later returned to Grove to make her home. - Back of Stone | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| BAKER, Florence "Dolly" (ST. JOHN) | Jan. 25, 1915 | Feb. 5, 1983 | Research Note: Florence St. John married Milton J. Baker on Jan. 22, 1931 in Neosho, Newton Co., MO. Daughter of Leroy Maxwell St. John and Josie Lee O'Banion. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BALUN, Ileene (ANSTEAD) | Nov. 24, 1933 IN |
Feb. 21, 2019 MO |
Research Note: Death notice only: Ileene Balun, of Shell Knob, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019. - Daughter of Herschel and Lucille Anstead. She married Richard Raymond Balun on Oct. 12, 1963 in Terre Haute, Vigo Co., IN. He was living in Chicago, IL and was a machinist. She was living in Oak Park, IL and was a switch board operator. Listed at findagrave in Painter Cemetery. Photo of stone at findagrave.com. SSW: Richard Ray. | White Funeral Home 1940 Census IN Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| BALUN, Richard Raymond | June 29, 1928 Chicago, Cook Co., IL |
Aug. 28, 2018 MO |
Research Note: Death notice only: Richard R. Balun, age 90, of Shell Knob, Missouri, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. - WW II Draft Card gives his aunt as Mrs. Clara Klotz, Chicago, IL. Age 18, unemployed. He married Ileene F. Anstead on Oct. 12, 1963 in Terre Haute, Vigo Co., IN. He was living in Chicago, IL and was a machinist. She was living in Oak Park, IL and was a switch board operator. Listed at findagrave in Painter Cemetery. Photo of stone at findagrave.com. SSW: Ileene | White Funeral Home WW II Draft Card IN Marriage Records Findagrave.com Phyllis Long |
| BARBEE, Loreta Fern (BOYER) | Nov. 16, 1928 Sweetwater, OK |
Sept. 1994 | SSW: Ray Edward - Research Note: Daughter of Samuel William Boyer and Cora Alice House. Loreta Fern Boyer married Ray Edward Barbee in 1946 in Roosevelt, NM. - Back of Stone | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey SS Claims Index NM Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| BARBEE, Ray Edward | Nov. 12, 1922 McLean, Gray Co., TX |
Sep. 27, 1992 | SSW: Loreta F. - Inscription: S1 US NAVY - WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Son of Frank J. Barbee and Georgia M. Gray. - Back of Stone - Military Stone - Inscription: "S1 US NAVY" | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| BARRETT, Nelva Jean (MARTIN) (ISKEVOR) | Sept. 18, 1931 St. Louis, MO |
Mar. 30, 2014 At Home, Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: William Edward "Ed", Jr. - Inscription: "Married Sept. 9, 1955" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Walden and Lucille (Benjamin) Martin. She was a graduate of Normandy High School in St. Louis. On September 9, 1955, she was united in marriage to William "Ed" Barrett in St. Louis. In 1980 she and William moved to Shell Knob to make their home. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Jayme McCloud, and one brother, Arthur Martin. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BARRETT, William Edward "Ed", Jr. | Feb. 20, 1928 | No Date | SSW: Nelva Jean - Inscription: "Married Sept. 9, 1955" - Research Note: Son of William Edward and Mable Barrett. William Edward Barrett, Jr. first married Roberta Marion Boyer on Oct. 9, 1950 in Rock Hill, St. Louis Co., MO. Roberta was born Dec. 16, 1930. He second married Nelva Jean (Martin) Iskevor on Feb. 20, 1928 in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. - 1930 Census, Rock Hill, St Louis, Missouri - W. Edward Barrett, age 32; Mable, wife, age 23; Edward, son, age 2. - 1940 Census, Rock Hill, St Louis, Missouri - William R. Barrett, head, age 72; Nellie J., wife, age 68; Edward W., son, age 42, divorced; Edward W., age 13, grandson. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BENTON, Barney Garland | Nov. 21, 1942 Yuma, AZ |
July 27, 2009 At Home, Sunrise Beach, MO |
SSW: Julie Ann - Research Note: He was the son of Barney Garland Benton, Sr. and Only (Murphree) Benton. Barney was united in marriage on September 8, 1964, to Julia Tilden, who preceded him in death on March 8, 2007. Barney was President and CEO of Community Bank of the Ozarks in Sunrise Beach, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Julia, and one son, Samuel. | Monett Times Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BENTON, Barney Garland | Feb. 14, 1919 AZ |
Jan. 18, 1989 | SSW: Only Murphree - Inscription: "Wed. Nov. 22, 1941" - Research Note: Son of Asberry Green Benton and Edna Mabel Graham. - Military Stone - Inscription: "T SGT US ARMY, WORLD WAR II" | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| BENTON, Julie Ann (TILDEN) | Oct. 7, 1942 Salem, MA |
Mar. 8, 2007 | SSW: Barney Garland - Research Note: SSCI does not name her parents. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BENTON, Only Bernice (MURPHREE) | Nov. 15, 1921 Near Rotan, TX |
Apr. 18, 2004 St. John's Regional Health Center Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Barney Garland - Inscription: "Wed. Nov. 22, 1941" - Research Note: Carroll County News Weekend Edition, April 23, 2004 - Only Bernice Benton, 82, of Shell Knob, MO, died Sunday, April 18, 2004 in St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield, MO. She was born Nov. 15, 1921 near Rotan, Texas on the Double Mountain Fork of the Brazos River, the daughter of Samuel Patrick and Audie Browning (Hudnall) Murphree. On Nov. 22, 1941 in Florence, AL, she was united in marriage to Barney Garland Benton. She was proceeded in death by her husband. She was also proceeded in death by two grandsons, Robert B. Benton, Jr. and Samuel Patrick Benton; one brother, Samuel Jesse James Murphree, and her parents. She is survived by two sons, Barney G. Benton, Jr. and his wife, Julia of Sunrise Beach, MO, and Robert B. Benton, Sr. and his wife, Donna, of Shell Knob, MO; two daughters, Rose Ann Stiles of Pleasant Hill, CA, and Karen S. Ratliff and her husband, Ron of Wichita, KS, one brother, Soloman Laverne Murphree of Coolidge, AZ; one sister, Nina Ruth Trout of Glendale, AZ; 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Only and her family moved to Arizona when she was young. She graduated from Casa Grande High School in Casa Grande, AZ. In 1956, she and Barney moved to Wichita, KS, where she worked for DeVores and Sons for many years as an accountant. Following her retirement, she and Barney moved to Shell Knob in 1984 to enjoy the lake. She attended the Viola Baptist Church in Viola, MO. She was an avid supporter of the Murphree Reunion and looked forward to attending. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 22, 2004, in Williamson Funeral Home in Shell Knob, Rev. Jerry Rogers conducting the services. Burial followed in Painter Cemetery, Shell Knob. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Photo Jay Trace Obit Donna Cooper |
| BENTON, Robert Brian "Bob" | May 4, 1950 Florence, AZ |
Jan. 28, 2016 Cassville Health Care, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Barney and Only (Murphree) Benton, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death was one brother, Barney G. Benton and one son, Robert "Bobby" Benton, Jr. His wife was Donna M. Benton. Bob received his education and graduated from South High in Wichita, Kansas in 1968, and attended Wichita State University. For over thirty-five years Bob was in banking. From 1984 until 2013 he was president and CEO of Community Bank of Shell Knob. He was past president and director of Missouri Independent Bankers Association. He was currently director emeritus of MIBA. He was a thirty year Master Mason of Central Crossing Lodge #674. He was a thirty year member and past trustee of Abou Ben Adhem Temple in Springfield, Missouri. Bob was also past Rajah of the Shell Knob Shrine Club. He was also a member of Eagles Lodge #4155. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| BENTON, Robert Brian, Jr. "Bobby" | Sept. 28, 1974 | Jan. 19, 2004 Viola, Stone Co., MO |
Inscription: "Forever My Maby, My Son, My Brother, My Friend, Not A Day Passes Without You." - Research Note: Robert Brian Benton, Jr., 29, of Shell Knob, died yesterday, January 19, in Viola, from injuries sustained in a traffic accident. Mr. Benton was a bank executive vice president. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, January 22, at Williamson Chapel in Shell Knob. Burial will be in Painter Cemetery under the direction of Williamson Funeral Home of Shell Knob. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tomorrow, January 21, at the funeral home. | Photo Jay Trace Obit Donna Cooper |
| BENTON, Samuel Murphree | 1973 | 1990 | Research Note: Son of Barney Garland Benton and Julia Ann Tilden. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Father's Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BLYTHE, Earl Kellas | June 11, 1901 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
May 1, 1934 MO |
Research Note: His wife was Jennie Gee. Son of William H. Blythe born Washburn, MO and Eva Craft born Polk Co., MO. William H. Blythe of Shell Knob, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| BLYTHE, Eva E. (CRAFT) | Aug. 4, 1883 Polk Co., MO |
Sept. 28, 1957 Aurora Hosp., Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: William H. - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that her father was Bill Craft and her mother was listed as Jane Hensley. She was a widow who lived in Shell Knob, MO. Culver's in Cassville took care of the funeral and she was buried in Painter Cemetery, Oct. 1, 1957. The informant was Mrs. Vern Burbridge, Shell Knob, MO. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Photo Jay Trace Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| BLYTHE, James M. | 1830 TN |
1907 | SSW: Mary - Research Note: He was a son of Samuel M. Blythe, born TN, and Mary Montgomery. Civil War Veteran - Pvt, CSA, Co E, 14th Reg, TN Inf. - Photo of James | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census CW Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BLYTHE, Mary (TUCK) | 1837 TN |
1912 | SSW: James M. - Research Note: Researchers say she was the daughter of Moses Tuck and Mary Polly Black. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Note Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BLYTHE, William Houston | Aug. 20, 1876 MO |
Aug. 27, 1950 Home, Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Eve E. - Research Note: William Houston Blythe didn't die in 1950 as recorded on his stone. According to his death certificate he died Aug. 27, 1949 and to Culver Funeral Home records and also according to those two sources he was born Aug. 20, 1875, so he wasn't born in 1876 as his stone reads. His wife was given as Eve Blythe. His father was listed as James Blythe and his mother as Mary Tuck. Emmett Blythe of Cassville, MO, was the informant. Culver Funeral Home records state that William Houston Blythe of Shell Knob, MO, was married and that the cause of death was coronary Thrombosis and is in agreement with the death certificate. He died at home on Aug. 27, 1949. He was a farmer and his funeral was held at the Mt. View Church, on Aug. 31, 1949. His father was given as James Blythe, born KY, and his mother as Mary Tuck, born KY, and is in agreement with the death certificate. - Cassville Republican, Nov. 9, 1939 - Mr. and Mrs. George Swartz and son of Idaho are visiting the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Blythe and family. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Photo Jay Trace Culver Funeral Home, Vol. 3, page 119, by Ted Roller Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| BOHMBACH, Robert E. | Mar. 27, 1922 Red Wing, Goodhue Co., MN |
June 22, 1993 Fayetteville, Washington Co., AR |
SSW: Wanda F. - Research Note: Son of Dietrick and Katherine (Bartels) Bohmbach. Married Wanda (Painter) Lambert on March 27, 1980 in Miami, OK. Robert was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army and was a prisoner of war in Germany. He was a member of the Southwest Missouri Ex-Prisoners of War in Joplin. He was a member of the Shell Knob Memorial V.F.W. Post 2203. He moved to Shell Knob in 1946 after leaving the service and had been in the masonry business all of his life. - Military Stone - Inscription: "US Army, WW II" | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Obit Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| BOHMBACH, Wanda F. (PAINTER) | Sept. 7, 1923 | No Date | SSW: Robert E. - Research Note: Daughter of William Eldon Painter and Nevada "Vada" McCracken. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BRADSHAW, Joe | Feb. 11, 1916 | July 20, 1984 | SSW: Wanda - Inscription: "Wed June 17, 1941" - Research Note: Husband of Wanda (Whisman) Bradshaw. Parents of twin boys Joe Richard and James Millard. - Back of Stone | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Photo Jay Trace |
| BRADSHAW, Wanda (WHISMAN) | Sept. 18, 1918 | May 10, 1979 | SSW: Joe - Inscription: "Wed June 17, 1941" - Research Note: Wife of Joe Bradshaw. Daughter of Millard Fillmore and Maudie (James) Whisman. - Back of Stone | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BROCK, Charley | Sept. 26, 1900 | July 15, 1901 | No Data | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Photo Jay Trace |
| BROCK, Edna | Dec. 12, 1909 | Nov. 19, 1985 | SSW: Lester C. - Research Note: Edna Brock was a former teacher in Monett and was single all her life. She was born in Shell Knob and was the daughter of Mary C. and William J. Brock. Lester Brock was her brother and in their later years they shared a house in Monett. Because both were single with few living relatives, they were buried side by side. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Note Barbara Arnold-Feret Photo Jay Trace |
| BROCK, Elizabeth (HORNER) | 1827 TN |
1889 MO |
SSW: John R. - Research Note: Daughter of Isaac Horner and Mary Ellen Moore, buried at Horner Cemetery. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BROCK, Ernest A. | Oct. 25, 1893 Mano Barry Co., MO |
June 4, 1959 VA Hosp. Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO |
SSW: Jessie - Inscription: "Married Oct. 1, 1921" - Research Note: Husband of Jessie Whisman. Son of Irvin Brock and Martha Pryor, buried at Mano Cemetery. Donna's Note: His wife was given as Jessie Brock and his parents were listed as unknown. He was disabled. Culver's Funeral Home reported that Ernest A. Brock died in the VA Hospital in Kansas City, MO, and that he was born in Mano, MO. His father was given as Irvin Brock and his mother as Martha. He died at 10:45 A.M. and was a farmer. Jessie Whisman Brock was given as his wife's name. They reported he had been in Kansas City for 3 months and that he was 65 years old. They reported the same dates as given on the death certificate. Bro. Keith Marshall of Cassville, MO, was in charge of the service. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, May 15, 1919 - Ernest Brock of Shell Knob and Chester McNabb of Exeter returned last week from service in France. They were with Frank Cox and Loren Horner in the 110th ammunition train. - Military Stone - Inscription: "MISSOURI - PFC CO F110 Ammo Train, WW I" | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Culver's Funeral Home, Vol. 8, Page 92, by Ted Roller Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Census Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| BROCK, Everett Samuel | Apr. 24, 1891 | July 10, 1916 | Research Note: Son of James and Barbara (Ledgerwood) Brock. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BROCK, Hadley Kermit | Oct. 22, 1912 Shell Knob Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 28, 1937 Springfield Bapt. Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate reads that his parents were William J. Brock and Mary Sanders, both born in Barry County. He was single and a farmer. Edna Brock, Shell Knob, MO, was the informant. He was buried in Painter Cemetery, Sept. 30, 1937 by Horine/Culver Undertakers. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| BROCK, Horace S. | Oct. 9, 1896 Shell Knob Barry Co., MO |
July 21, 1961 State Hosp. Washington Twp., Nevada Vernon Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of William and Mary (Sanders) Brock. Donna's Note: His death certificate reads that his wife was Iva (Edwards) Brock. His parents were given as William J. Brock and Mary Sanders. Heart disease was given as the cause of death. His birth date is given as 10-9-1897, which is different from what the stone reads, but matches what Culver Funeral Home reported. The document reads that the information on the certificate was taken from hospital records, so it is very likely that he gave the information himself. He gave his address as 1602 Townsend St., Cassville, MO. It also reads that his length of stay in Washington Twp. was 3 years and 10 days. He was 63 years old and Culver's in Cassville took care of the body. He was buried in Painter Cemetery on July 25, 1961. The Oct. 9, 1897 date calculates his age as 63 years, 9 months and 12 days, so it is probably the correct date. Culver Funeral Home stated on their record that Horace S. Brock lived at 1602 Townsend St., Cassville, MO. He was married to Iva Munday Brock of Cassville. It gives his date of birth as Oct. 9, 1897, and listed him age 63 years old. William J. Brock was listed as his father's name and his mother was given as Mary Sanders. The cause of death was Coronary Occlusion, Arterioscerotic heart disease. He was a farmer and died July 21, 1961 at the State Hosp. #3 in Nevada, MO. Charges were sent to Edna Brock at Monett, MO. The funeral was July 25, 1961 at Culver's Chapel with Bro. Don Deffenbaugh, Cassville, MO, in charge. He was buried in Painter Cemetery July 25th. - May 4, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Personal and Local News: Horace Brock, son of Mrs. W. J. Brock, of Shell Knob continues dangerously ill. He has been sick since the death of his father more than two months ago. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Culver Funeral Home, Vol. 9, Page 111, by Ted Roller Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BROCK, Howard Ernest | Nov. 10, 1927 Okmulgee, OK |
Jan. 13, 2012 Independence, Jackson Co., MO |
SSW: Nola Mae - Inscription: "Married June 9, 1948" - Research Note: The Examiner and the Kansas City Star reported this: Howard E. Brock 84, Independence, MO. Died January 13, 2012. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m., services 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16, at Shell Knob Church. Funeral services were held at Shell Knob Church of Christ and burial with full Military Honors were held in Painter Cemetery on January 16, 2012. - He moved to Seminole, OK when he was 2 months old and lived in the same house until he went into the service. He went 12 years of school at Prairie View, located between Seminole and Earlsboro, Oklahoma. He always said that his family was among the lucky ones during the Depression. His father worked for an Oil Company, so they were never needy like so many families of that era. He had a talent and a love for art, but due to lack of good art supervision in his school at that time, he didn't get to pursue it as a career. He went into the service (Air Force) in 1946 and spent most of his time in Denver, Colorado and Selma, Alabama. His family moved to a little town in Missouri, Shell Knob, while he was in the service. When he received his discharge from the Air Force, he followed them there. He married Nola Mae Swofford, from Shell Knob, on June 9th, 1948. Together, they had seven children: three sons and four daughters. Education was very important to Howard, and he was very proud that all three of his sons are college graduates, with Masters Degrees. Howard attended college at Seminole Jr. College in OK; Southwest Missouri Stat in Springfield, MO; and the Kansas City Art Institute in Kansas City, MO. His first job was teaching in country schools in Barry County, Missouri (the Ozarks). Howard moved his young family to the Kansas City area in 1953 and went to work for Bendix, where he retired after 35 years. He stated, "I have not accumulated monetary wealth, but feel rich because of my family." He has seven happily married children, 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Brock; his mother, Jessie Brock (Whisman); his brother, Loren Brock; a grandson Finian Brock; and a daughter-in-law, Carlene Brock. - Back of Stone - Military Stone - Inscription: "CPL US ARMY AIR FORCES WORLD WAR II" | Note Donna Cooper Obit Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| BROCK, Ira Jay "Jake" | July 9, 1933 Seminole, OK |
May 5, 2018 At Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Ernest and Jessie (Whisman) Brock. On July 24, 1950 he was united in marriage to Dottie Russell. Also surviving are two sons. Preceding him in death were his parents; three brothers, Loren, Kermit and Howard Brock and one sister, Cuma Vaughan. Jake attended eight years of school in Oklahoma and then graduated from Cassville High School. His family moved to Shell Knob in 1946 when he was thirteen. During the Korean War he was in the United States Army, serving from January 26, 1953 until May 13, 1955. He spent fifteen months in Germany. For several years he was employed at Contel, then GTE and retired from Verizon. He was a member of Blessing Heights Worship Center in Cassville. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| BROCK, James G. | July 2, 1870 | Aug. 26, 1888 | Inscription: "Son of John and Elizabeth Brock - Age 18 Yrs, 1 Mo., and 24 ds." - Research Note: Son of John R. Brock Sr. and Elizabeth (Horner) Brock. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BROCK, James R. | Nov. 16, 1903 | Oct. 12, 1904 | Research Note: Matches the stone for Samuel Everett Brock and buried next to him. Son of James and Barbara (Ledgerwood) Brock. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Note Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BROCK, Jessie (WHISMAN) | May 23, 1903 | June 28, 1975 | SSW: Ernest A. - Inscription: "Married Oct. 1, 1921" - Research Note: Daughter of Wiley and Dollie (Clifton) Whisman. Wife of Ernest Brock. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census Phyllis Long |
| BROCK, John, Jr. | 1863 | June 1907 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Sarah - Research Note: Son of John and Elizabeth (Horner) Brock. - Cassville Democrat, June 29, 1907 - John Brock of near Shell Knob died Wednesday morning of heart trouble, aged 40 odd years, leaving a wife and five children to mourn his death. He was a brother of Hon. Wm J. Brock of Shell Knob, and a nephew of Amos Horner of near this city. Mr. Brock was the petit jury at the February term of circuit court, and was in this city two or three weeks ago. He was a son of the late John Brock. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BROCK, John R. | Dec. 14, 1827 Perry Co., TN |
Oct. 11, 1905 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Elizabeth - Research Note: Son of John B. Brock and Elizabeth "Edna" (Lauznie) Brock and the husband of Elizabeth Horner. - Cassville Democrat, October 21, 1905 - John R. Brock, an old time and well known citizen of Shell Knob, to the older citizens, died Oct. 11, 1905, of cystitis, age 77 years, 9 months, and 27 days. He was born in Perry County, Tenn., Dec. 14, 1827, and resided there until arriving at manhood, when he married Miss Elizabeth Horner, a sister of Amos Horner, of near this place, who died in 1889 and came to Barry County in about 1850, where they resided until their deaths. To this marriage were born 12 children, 7 of whom survive their parents, who are Mrs. Wm. Painter of Rocky Comfort; Mrs. Samuel Blythe of Flat Creek, Mrs. George Snider of Cato; Mrs. Mary Painter of Goldendale, Wash.; Mrs. Samuel Winn of Waterville, Wash.; Hon. Wm. J. and John Brock of Shell Knob. He was a good citizen and enjoyed the confidence and respect of his acquaintances. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BROCK, Kathaleen | July 29, 1931 | July 31, 1931 | Research Note: Daughter of Ernest and Jessie (Whisman) Brock. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Photo Jay Trace |
| BROCK, Lester C. | Oct. 27, 1899 | May 3, 1995 | SSW: Edna - Research Note: Edna Brock was a former teacher in Monett and was single all her life. She was born in Shell Knob and was the daughter of Mary Catherine Sanders and William Jefferson Brock. Lester Brock was her brother and in their later years they shared a house in Monett. Because both were single with few living relatives, they were buried side by side. - February 12, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - W. J. Brock and son, Lester, of Shell Knob, were Cassville visitors Tuesday. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Note Barbara Arnold-Feret Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BROCK, Loren | Aug. 13, 1922 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 6, 1993 MO Rehab. Center, Mt. Vernon, MO |
SSW: Mary Wanda - Inscription: "Aug. 22, 1942" - Military Inscription: "US ARMY WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Son of Ernest and Jessie (Whisman) Brock. WW II Veteran serving with General Patton in the Third Army, 26th Division, and was also in the Battle of the Bulge. He moved to Cassville from Tulsa, OK, where he had worked for American Airlines as a crew chief for 24 years, retiring in 1979. He married Mary Wanda Jones on Aug. 22, 1942 in Seminole, OK. - Military Stone | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Williamson Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| BROCK, Loy | Mar. 21, 1935 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 29, 1935 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Samuel Brock born Mano, MO and Zetta Blythe born Shell Knob, MO. His mother was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| BROCK, Marriah Catherine "Mary C." (SANDERS) | Oct. 3, 1870 Stone Co., MO |
Mar. 5, 1959 444 Cale Monett Barry Co., MO |
SSW: William J. - Research Note: Daughter of John and Susan (Wilcox) Sanders. Wife of William J. Brock. Donna's Note: Her death certificate reads that her name was Marriah Catherine and not Mary C. as both stones read. The certificate reads that her father was John M. Sanders and that her mother was Susie Wilcox. Edna Brock (daughter) was the informant. She lived at the same address as the one given as Mary's death place. Mary was 88 years old and was widowed. - Another Stone | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Photos Jay Trace Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| BROCK, Martha (WILSON) | 1848 East TN |
Apr. 18, 1914 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Wife of A. Brock - Abt. 65 Years" - Research Note: Wife of Ausney Brock married on Mar. 20, 1870 in Barry Co., MO. She was married and the daughter of Hugh L. Wilson and Maranda Clark. Born East TN. Age 66. A. A. Thurman of Shell Knob, MO was the informant. Cause of death was measles. Her husband was Ausney Levi Brock buried at Horner Cemetery. - Ausney's Obit: Cassville Republican, Mar. 6, 1913 - Mr. Ausney Brock, one of the pioneer citizens of this county and one of the county's oldest men, died at the home of his son, Rev. I. W. Brock, of a complication of troubles. Mr. Brock lacked only a few weeks of reaching his 90th birthday. He came to Barry County in 1850. He 1st married Sarah Horner. Second, on Mar. 20, 1870 he married Martha Wilson. 9 children survive him. 2 sons - Rev. I. W. Brock, at whose home he had been living for sometime, and Judge Amos Brock of Shell Knob are of the 1st marriage. The others live at a distance. During the Civil War, Mr. Brock served in the Union army. For nearly three fourths of a century he had been one of this county's highly respected citizens. He had been an invalid for the past few years but had borne his suffering patiently. In his death the county loses another of her pioneers who helped in making its early history. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Chappell with interment made at Horner Cemetery. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BROCK, Mary Wanda (JONES) | Dec. 2, 1925 Guthrie, OK |
Aug. 12, 2018 Medicalodge, Nevada, MO |
SSW: Loren - Inscription: "Aug. 22, 1942" - Research Note: Daughter of Vernon B. Jones and Ina Wilbanks. Mary Wanda Jones, age 16, married Loren Brock, age 20, on Aug. 22, 1942 in Seminole, OK. V. B. Jones, mother of Mary Wanda, and E. A. Brock, mother of Loren, gave consent. - She was the daughter of Vernon and Ina (Wilbanks) Jones. On August 22, 1942, she was united in marriage to Loren Brock in Seminole, Oklahoma; he preceded her in death October 6, 1993. She worked as a nurse's aide and sales clerk prior to working at Fasco Industries and later volunteered her time at God's Little Kingdom where everyone knew her as Grandma Mary. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Judith Kathleen Brock; one grandson, Christopher Joel Brock; two great-grandsons, Samuel Jude Brock and Michael Dale; one great-granddaughter, Summer Dunham; one sister, Juanita Scism ; and two brothers, Howard Jones and Clyde Jones. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey OK Marriage Index Census White Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BROCK, Nola Mae (SWOFFORD) | Aug. 26, 1931 | No Date | SSW: Howard E. - Inscription: "Married June 9, 1948" - Research Note: Nola Mae Swofford, age 18, married Howard Ernest Brock, age 22, on June 9, 1948 in Carroll Co., AR. Daughter of Elbert Swofford and Blanche Plummer. - Back of Stone | AR Marriage Index Census Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| BROCK, Perry | 1873 | 1874 | Inscription: "Son of J. R. and Elizabeth" - Research Note: Son of John R. and Elizabeth (Horner) Brock. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Note Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BROCK, Sarah (BRANTLEY) (KIMBALL) | May 10, 1869 Jenkins Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 3, 1962 Baptist Home For Aged, Rural Arcadia, Arcadia Twp., Iron Co., MO |
SSW: John Jr. - Research Note: John Brock married Sarah Brantley on Nov. 27, 1890 in Barry Co., MO. She second married Rev. Virgil Kimball, died in 1947, and buried at Painter Cemetery. Culver's Funeral Home reported that she was buried in Painter Cemetery and that her name was Sarah Kimball. She was born in Jenkins, MO, May 10, 1869 and died Dec. 3, 1962, in Iron County, Arcadia Twp., and was widowed. She was living in a Baptist Home for Aged. John Brantley was given as her father, her mother was Hannah Bayes. Mrs. Grace Ledgerwood was her closest relative and Virgil Kimball, deceased was given as her husband. The bill was charged to John W. Brock, Topeka, KS. She was 93 years old. Her death certificate gives the same birth date and death date as Culver's reported. The certificate mentions the home she was living in and that she was a widow. Delores Weiss, Ironton, MO, was the informant. It reads that she was buried in City Cemetery, Cassville, MO. Donna's Note: It appears that since Culver's were in charge of the arrangements that they would have the known the place of burial. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Photo Jay Trace Death Certificate Culver's Funeral Home, Vol. 10, Page 58, by Ted Roller Note Donna Cooper MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BROCK, William | Apr. 10, 1889 | June 6, 1894 | Research Note: According to researchers, he was the son of James A. Brock and Barbara Jane Ledgerwood. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Note Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BROCK, William Jefferson | Nov. 26, 1860 Rural Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 1, 1916 Rural Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Mary C. - Research Note: Son of John R. and Elizabeth (Horner) Brock. - Cassville Republican, Mar. 9, 1916 - One of the County's Prominent Citizens Passes Away Quite Suddenly. Twice Representative in Legislature. Text Hon. Wm. J. Brock died at this home near Shell Knob on Wednesday afternoon at 5:15 o'clock, March 1, following an illness of only a few days of pneumonia. The news of the death of William J. Brock brought grief to the hearts of citizens all over the county as he for years had been recognized as a valuable citizen and enjoyed the highest esteem of everybody who knew him. Only a short time ago he spent two days in this city and appeared to be in the prime of manly vigor and robust health. He was taken on Friday of pneumonia and passed away on the Wednesday following. W. J. Brock was born near Cassville, Nov 26, 1860. He grew to manhood and had lived in this county all of his life except while out of the county attending school when a young man. He was a son of the late John Brock who was one of the pioneer citizens of the eastern part of this county. He was educated in the Cassville school and at the Clark's Academy at Berryville, Ark., for many years he had engaged in teaching and farming and was successful in any work he undertook Hew as considered on of the very strongest teachers in the county. For a few years he engaged in the mercantile business and was at the time also postmaster at Shell Knob. He build up one of the most successful country stores in the county and prospered. He sold his business about three years ago and moved back to the farm. He was twice elected to represent this county in the State Legislature, and served in the 37th and the 38th General Assemblies where he was recognized as a man of sterling worth and a faithful official. He was married to Miss Mary Sanders in 1889. To them ten children were born, nine of whom are living. They are: Mrs. Agnes Hill, Mrs. Mamie Williamson, Horace, Lester, Curtis, Russell, John, Edna and the baby son. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. G. G. Cottrell and interment made in the Painter Cemetery. W. J. Brock was a useful citizen in whom the people of this county had utmost confidence. He was a man above the average in intellect and was an honest, open-minded, fearless, law-abiding citizen, always interested actively in the up building of the community in which he lived and the county at large. His place will be a difficult one to fill. - Donna Cooper's Note: His death certificate reads that John R. Brock, born TN, and Elizabeth Horner, born TN, were his parents. The cause of death was pneumonia. Agnes Hill, Shell Knob, MO, was the informant and burial was in Painter Cemetery on Mar. 2, 1916. - October 12, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Shell Knob News: W. J. Brock has bought a new disc wheat drill and is now ready to put his wheat in. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Cassville, MO, Jan. 12, 1893 - Shell Knob News: Hon. W. J. Brock left for Jefferson City, where he will fight it out on his line if it takes all summer. - April 16, 1904, Cassville Democrat - Pasley News: W. J. Brock of Shell Knob has been employed as principal of the Pasley school with Mrs. Emily Skelton assistant. - November 9, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Shell Knob News: W. J. Brock and children took Thanksgiving dinner at S. W. Blythe's. - April 25, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - W. J. Brock who for many years was one of the leading teachers of the county will take up teaching again, having accepted the Horner school, southeast of Cassville for the next term. He has been engaged in the mercantile business at Shell Knob for a few years and had not taught for some time until last year when he sold his store and taught his home school. - October 1, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Shell Knob News: S. W. Blythe of Cato spent part of last week at W. J. Brock's visiting the sick. He said that he had two children who have symptoms of fever. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Online Obit Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| BROCK, Willis A. | May 30, 1892 Shell Knob Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 13, 1914 Shell Knob Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Son of W. J. and M. C." - Research Note: Son of William and Mary (Sanders) Brock. - September 17, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO - Succumbs to Typhoid: Willis Brock, 23 years of age, son of W. J. Brock, a prominent and well known citizen of near Shell Knob, died early Sunday morning of typhoid fever. Willis, was at the time of taking sick, engaged in teaching the Fairview school near Shell Knob. His illness from the beginning became very serious and on account of his frail constitution he gradually gave way to the disease after nine days sickness. Willis was an industrious young man with an ambition to live a life of usefulness. He possessed those traits of character that would have rounded out a useful life and he had been permitted to live. Interment was made at the Painter Cemetery Sunday afternoon following short funeral services conducted at the grave by Rev. Cottrell. - June 10, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - W. J. Brock and son, Willis, of Shell Knob were in Cassville Tuesday. They report the need of rain in that section of the county. - Another Photo | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Online Obit Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| BRUCE, Wallace Green | Sept. 5, 1869 MO |
Apr. 10, 1918 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: The death certificate for Wallace Green Bruce reads that he died on the 10th and not the 9th as the newspaper reads. William W. Bruce, born MO, and Frances Barricks, born MO, were given as his parents names. Chronic interstitial nephritis was given as the cause of death. Irvin Bruce of Shell Knob, MO was the informant. Wallace G. Bruce, age 28, married Jennie E. Ray, age 16, on Jan. 10, 1897 in Barry Co., MO. John B. Ray, father of Jennie, gave consent. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, April 18, 1918 - Shell Knob: G. W. Bruce died on the 9th and was buried at the Painter cemetery. He had been sick for 2 or 3 years. | Online Newspapers Death Certificate Donna Cooper MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| BRUCE, William W. | Sept. 8, 1837 | Aug. 14, 1923 | Research Note: William W. Bruce married Frances M. Barracks/Barricks on Feb. 8, 1865 in Audrain Co., MO. Son of Jacob N. Bruce and Eliza Ann Smith. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BRUNETTO, Richard P. | Apr. 8, 1939 Ottawa, IL |
July 16, 2018 Mercy Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Peter James and Jenny (Giori) Brunetto. On June 15, 1963 in Ottawa, Illinois he was united in marriage to Jeanne Moniot. Preceding him in death were his parents. Richard received his education in Ottawa, Illinois, where he graduated from Marquette High School. He received his Bachelor Degree for Liberal Arts in Journalism from Bradley University. For several years he was a journalist for Copley News in Elgin, Illinois. In 1999 he moved from Elgin to Shell Knob to make his home. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Shell Knob and was active in the Men's Club. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| BUCKLEY, Donald Noel | Aug. 30, 1931 Brookfield, IL |
Nov. 11, 1989 | Military Inscription: "SO2 US NAVY" - Research Note: Son of James P. Buckley and Helen K. Waters. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BUNCH, Evalyn (BANNING) | May 29, 1907 Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS |
Nov. 29, 1984 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Wife of George Lewis Bunch. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Note Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| BUNCH, George Lewis | Sept. 16, 1902 KS |
Feb. 12, 2004 Tacoma, WA |
Research Note: 101 yrs. old. His wife, Evelyn Bunch, preceded him in death in 1984. Son of Jesse Bunch and Ida Viola Drury. Donna's Note: From the Monett Times - George Bunch, 101, of Tacoma, Washington, formerly of Shell Knob, died February 12. Mr. Bunch was born in Kansas. He had lived in the Shell Knob area for 55 years before moving to Tacoma, Washington, 16 months ago. He was a member of the Baptist Church in Viola. He was a retired farmer, carpenter, and school bus driver. His wife, Evelyn Bunch, preceded him in death in 1984. Survivors include one daughter, Ona Burbridge of Tacoma, Washington; one son, Gene Bunch of Merced, California; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, February 19, at Williamson Chapel in Shell Knob with Rev. Max Edmondson and Rev. Lawrence Shuey officiating. Burial will be in Painter Cemetery in Shell Knob under the direction of Williamson Funeral Home of Shell Knob. | Transcription Monett Times Feb. 17, 2004 Mary Homesley Obit Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| BURBRIDGE, Herbert Arlis | Jan. 19, 1940 | Mar. 29, 2019 MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Truman and Lela (Mikeman) Burbridge. On July 27, 1962, he was united in marriage to Barbara Ann Westpheling. Preceding him in death were his parents; one infant brother, Truman Olen; one sister, Sue Owens Duncan; and one grandson, Charles Thomas Jackson, III. Herbert was a lifelong resident of Barry County. He received his education from Fairview and Gaddis School Districts, and graduated from Cassville High School in 1958. He worked at various occupations and was a member of Fairview Community Church. He was a talented bass singer and guitar player. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| BURKHALTER, Frances Wilhelmina (MADDOX) | Dec. 29, 1915 Hannibal, MO |
Feb. 4, 2003 Mercy Hospital, Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Oscar F. - Inscription: "Married June 11, 1937" - Research Note: Marionville, MO resident. She was the daughter of Alvin Ray and Elvena Carolina (Stoeker) Maddox. She had worked in Linn and Scruggs Department Store and at Sears in Decatur, Illinois. She also worked in a war plant in Iilinpolis, Illinois. She moved to Shell Knob in 1971. She married Oscar Frederick Burkhalter on June 11, 1937, in Jefferson City, and he preceded her in death June 11, 2000. She was preceded in death by one sister, Mildred Allen; and one half sister, Florence Maddox. | Monett Times Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BURKHALTER, Oscar Frederick | Sept. 11, 1914 Jefferson City, MO |
June 11, 2000 Chesterton, Porter Co., IN |
SSW: Frances W. - Inscription: "Married June 11, 1937" - "TECH 4 US ARMY WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: He was a construction electrician. Son of Godfred Burkhalter and Lillian Petre. Richard L. Burkhalter of Porter, IN was the informant on the death certificate. | IN Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BURLESON, Nanette (PHILLIBERT) | Oct. 1, 1956 | No Date | SSW: Phillip David - Inscription: "Married Dec. 12, 1990" | Photo Jay Trace |
| BURLESON, Phillip David | Nov. 3, 1963 Chicago Heights, IL |
Mar. 4, 2004 MO |
SSW: Nanette Phillibert - Inscription: "Married Dec. 12, 1990" - Research Note: Phillip D. Burleson, 40, of Shell Knob, died March 4 from injuries sustained in a traffic accident. Son of Ernest and Barbara (Brandon) Burleson. He was a telecommunication engineer in Dallas, Texas, then moved to Shell Knob in August of 2001 where he worked in telecommunications until June of 2002 when he started Daylight Donuts. He was an Eagle Scout and an Army veteran. He was a member of Central Community United Methodist Church in Shell Knob. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and was involved in the meals-on-wheels program. He married Nanette Phillibert on December 12, 1990, in Groton, Massachusetts. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. - Military Stone - Inscription: "SSG US ARMY PERSIAN GULF - BRONZE STAR METAL" - Another Photo | Note Photo Wilma Fields Monett Times Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| BURNHAM, Clay J. | Apr. 30, 1923 New Bloomfield, MO |
Aug. 9, 2002 At Home, Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Harriett - Inscription: "Married Feb. 23, 1968" - Research Note: Son of Andrew Claybern Burnham and Rena M. DeAtley. He was a 1941 graduate of Hickman High School in Columbia and an Army veteran of World War II. He owned and operated a nightclub and restaurant and later worked for Boeing Aircraft as union representative. He moved to Shell Knob in 1970 and installed printing presses throughout the world. He was a Shriner and had been a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, and Eagles Lodge. He first married Mary Lou Slausted. He married Harriet Alma Thurman on February 23, 1968, in Mulvane, Kansas. The body has been cremated under the direction of Williamson Funeral Home of Shell Knob. | SS Claims Index Williamson Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| BURNHAM, Harriet Alma (THURMAN) (PARSONS) | July 6, 1934 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Jan. 21, 2013 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Clay - Inscription: "Married Feb. 23, 1968" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Harold and Frankie (Marion) Thurman. On February 23, 1968, she was united in marriage to Claybern Junior "Clay" Burnham, who preceded her in death on August 9, 2002. Also preceding her in death were her parents; one son, Kent Parsons; one brother, Rex Thurman and one sister, Freida Hemphill. Harriet grew up and received her education at Aurora, Missouri. She was a homemaker, living in Wichita, Kansas and Augusta, Kansas for several years. In 1970, she moved to Shell Knob to make her home. | Monett Times Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
