Painter Cemetery
Surnames C - D
SSW = Shares Stone With
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMERON, Maurice Alan | Aug. 21, 1918 IL |
May 10, 1986 MO |
Inscription: "COM US NAVY WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Son of Ira Cameron and Bessie Logsdon. - Plot Stone | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| CAMERON-COMSTOCK, Orta Lee (RUGGLES) | Sept. 27, 1921 Downing, Schyler Co., MO |
Mar. 18, 2013 Edwardsville, IL |
Research Note: Orta Lee Ruggles Cameron-Comstock, age 91, of Shell Knob, Missouri, passed away Monday, March 18, 2013, in Meridan Village Retirement Center in Edwardsville, Illinois. She was the daughter of Joseph B. Ruggles and Cleda Elschlager Ruggles. On Mother's Day, 1943, she was united in marriage to Maurice Alan Cameron and to this union three children were born. Maurice preceded her in death in 1986. She later married the late Irving Comstock. Also preceding her in death were her son Rodrick Maurice Cameron, her parents, Joseph and Cleda Ruggles and her brothers and sisters, Harold, Garland, Jim, David, Joseph, Tyra, Ruth and Mary Lou. At 18 years of age Orta started teaching in a one-room schoolhouse in rural Illinois. Teaching soon became her passion as she enrolled into Western State College for Teachers, later changed to Western Illinois University. This would springboard a teaching career that spanned 49 additional years, the last sixteen at Shell Knob Community Grade School. She received a Masters Degree from Northern Illinois University in Special Education in 1967. Ten years of service took place while teaching reading to inner city teens, often taking an illiterate child to a middle school reading proficiency within a 9-month period. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| CAMERON, Rodrick Maurice Dale | Apr. 12, 1955 | Aug. 5, 1987 | Research Note: Husband of Belinda Monee. Son of Maurice Alan Cameron and Ora Lee (Ruggles) (Cameron) Comstock. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Mother's Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| CAMPBELL, James Delmar | Dec. 15, 1911 IA |
May 7, 1996 | Research Note: Son of Richard Leroy Campbell and Lily Inoe Sidener. James D. Campbell, age 40, married Doris D. (Thorp) Gosting, age 43, on Dec. 30, 1949 in Jackson Co., MO. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| CARMAN, H. Ginger (LAWSON) | Dec. 8, 1929 At Home, Galena, Cherokee Co., KS |
Jan. 17, 2008 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Merv L. - Research Note: She was a daughter of Howard and Dillie (Carroll) Lawson and united in marriage to Mervin Carman on Nov. 2, 1954. He preceded her in death in Mar. 1994. Survived by 2 sons. She received her education in Riverton, Kan. In 1969, she moved from Wichita, Kan., to Shell Knob. She opened her beauty shop in 1970 where she worked for 37 years. She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Shell Knob, Ladies Shrine Club and Eagles Lodge #4155. | Barry Co. Advertiser Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| CARMAN, Merv Lavern | Aug. 19, 1926 NE |
Mar. 30, 1994 | SSW: H. Ginger - Research Note: Son of Wyril Brittain Carman and Katherine A. Sinnen. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| CARTER, Bennie Franklin "B. F." | Sept. 19, 1923 Seligman, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 19, 1993 | Research Note: Son of James A. Carter and Artie E. Cardell. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| CARTER, Flora D. (JONES) (COUSINS) | Nov. 26, 1927 Grove, OK |
Feb. 12, 2018 Cassville Health Care, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Clifford and Gwendolyn (Henderson) Jones. On July 18, 1980 in Miami, Oklahoma she was united in marriage to Benjamin Carter who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her parents; one son, Darrell Cousins; one sister, Roella Glenn and one brother, Charles Jones. Flora received her education in the Jay, Oklahoma and Grove, Oklahoma schools. Around forty years ago she moved to Shell Knob where she was a homemaker and farmed. She was a member of the Holiness faith. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| CARTER, Mary Ellen (NANCE) | July 4, 1908 OK |
Aug. 21, 1988 | SSW: Virgil Russell - Research Note: Daughter of Asa Nance and Mary Johanna Eichinger. Mary Nance, age 23, married Virgil R. Carter, age 22, on Nov. 12, 1931 in Carroll Co., AR. - Back of stone | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| CARTER, Myrla Z. | Dec. 3, 1944 | Dec. 5, 1944 | Research Note: Daughter of Virgil Russell Carter and Mary Ellen Nance. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Note Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| CARTER, Virgil Russell | Aug. 3, 1909 Near Viola, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 5, 2000 Medical Center Independence, Jackson Co., MO |
SSW: Mary E. - Research Note: Son of James Allen and Artie (Cordell) Carter, married Mary Ellen Nance, and she preceded him in death in August of 1988. Virgil R. Carter, 91, of Independence, formerly of Cassville, died December 5 in Medical Center of Independence. Mr. Carter was born August 3, 1909, near Viola, the son of James Allen and Artie (Cordell) Carter. He lived most of his life in Cassville, attending school at Roaring River School, in what is now Roaring River State Park. He was a member of the fire department and worked as a night watchman for Forest Products Inc. in Cassville. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Cassville. He married Mary Ellen Nance, and she preceded him in death in August of 1988. Survivors include one son, of Independence; one brother, Ellis Carter of Kansas City, Kansas; three sisters, Loraine Ball of Seligman, Mary Westphaling of Cassville, and Else Elding of Arlington, Virginia; two grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Merla Carter. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, December 9, at Fohn Chapel in Cassville with Rev. Sid Allsbury officiating. Burial will be in Painter Cemetery in Shell Knob under the direction of Fohn Funeral Home of Cassville. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tomorrow, December 8, at the funeral home. - Back of stone | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Photos Jay Trace Monett Times Dec. 7, 2000 Mary Homesley Obit Donna Cooper |
| CASSITY, Marjorie (WESTPHALING) (CARR) | Sept. 2 1898 | Mar. 17, 1977 | Research Note: Daughter of Francis Westphaling and Dora C. Baldwin. Her first husband was Silas J. Carr. Widowed in the 1940 census. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| CAVNER, Nellie Fern (POUND) | Dec. 30, 1914 Brownell, KS |
Feb. 29, 2012 Red Rose Inn, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Walter - Inscription: "Married Feb. 26, 1941" - Research Note: She was the 5th child of Thornton and Mary Elizabeth Pound. She was Valedictorian of her 8th grade class and graduated from High School at Garden City, KS. She married Walter (Bud) Cavner on Feb. 26, 1941, at Lakin, KS. She met her "Buddy" when he was a short order cook and she was a waitress. She spent some weekends while Bud was in the service driving to Little Rock, AR to see him. Together they owned and operated Pepsi Cola Distributing Co. in Liberal, KS. Nellie was a bookkeeper and clerk for their business. They also traveled helping Bud's sister and her husband sell concessions for the Shrine Circus. They retired and moved to Knob Hill Acres in Shell Knob, MO in 1971. Nellie was a charter member and a very active member of First Christian Church of Shell Knob. Bud passed away in May of 1997. Preceding her in death were her parents; a stepson, Larry Cavner; 2 sisters, Myrtle Liedtke and Pearl Boaz and 2 brothers, Robert Pound and Ernest Pound. Nellie resided at Red Rose Inn in Cassville, MO since June 2004. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| CAVNER, Walter R. | Feb. 7, 1917 Minneola, Clay Co., KS |
May 1, 1997 MO |
SSW: Nellie F. - Inscription: "Married Feb. 26, 1941" - Research Note: Army WW II, served from Mar. 26, 1941 to Sept. 26, 1945. Son of Edgar L. Cavner and Nina H. Krisle. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey SS Claims Index Veteran Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| CHRISTENSEN, Martin | July 17, 1928 Lake Forrest, Lake Co., IL |
Oct. 21, 2000 | SSW: Virginia - Research Note: Son of Martin Christensen and Grace Wallace. He was a Corporal and prisoner of war in the Korean Conflict. POW camp was Pyok-Dong. | SS Claims Index Korean POW Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| CHRISTENSEN, Virginia | July 18, 1936 | No Date | SSW: Martin | Photo Jay Trace |
| CLARK, Baby | No Date | Aug. 1919 | Research Note: Cassville Republican, Aug. 14, 1919 - Shell Knob: The infant babe of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Clark was buried in the Painter Cemetery, last Wednesday. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Obit Donna Cooper |
| CLARK, Ernest Glen | Dec. 18, 1895 Golden, Barry Co., MO |
May 22, 1953 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Minnie - Research Note: Son of Benjamin and Rebecca (Clanton) Clark. He was a husband of Minnie Whisman. His death certificate reads that Ben Clark was his father and Rebecca Jane Clanton his mother. Minnie Clark was given as his wife's name. Mrs. Glen Clark, Shell Knob, MO, gave the information. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| CLARK, Jacqueline "Jackie" (O'BENAR) (GARDNER) | Dec. 14, 1935 Chicago, Cook Co., IL |
Feb. 22, 2012 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Ronald - Inscription: "Married Dec. 29, 1961" - Research Note: She was the daughter of John and Emma (Schue) O'Benar. On December 29, 1961, in Aurora, Illinois, she was united in marriage to Ronald Allen Clark. She had a surviving son with the surname Gardner. Preceding her in death were her parents and one brother, John O'Benar. She grew up and received her education in Illinois, graduating from high school in Waucanda, Illinois. She attended Aurora University and later obtained her Associate Degree from Waubonsee Community College. In Jackie's last professional position she served as an Executive Secretary for Allsteel, an office furniture manufacturer. In 2000, she and Ron moved to Shell Knob, Missouri to make their home after spending each summer in the area since 1969. - Back of Stone | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| CLARK, Luther Allen | Mar. 24, 1920 | May 31, 1921 | Inscription: "Son of E. A. and Ruth" | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Photo Jay Trace |
| CLARK, Minnie (WHISMAN) | July 18, 1895 | Mar. 8, 1987 | SSW: Glen - Research Note: She was a daughter of Joel and Sarah (Ledgerwood) Whisman and the wife of Ernest Glen Clark. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| CLARK, Ronald | Oct. 7, 1935 | No Date | SSW: Jacqueline "Jackie" - Inscription: "Married Dec. 29, 1961" - Back of Stone | Photos Jay Trace |
| CLARK, Thomas Lavern | Jan. 15, 1949 Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA |
May 22, 2014 Red Rose Health and Rehab., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Robert and Evelyn (Hess) Clark. On December 24, 1977, in Shell Knob, he was united in marriage to Teri Lynn Brennan. Preceding him in death were his mother; step-father and step-mother. Thomas grew up and received his education in Iowa, where he graduated from high school. He was a licensed barber. During the Vietnam War he joined the United States Navy, serving from May 25, 1970, until May 17, 1974. After the service he worked in construction as a roofer for Burnett Roofing Company in California. Around twenty years ago he moved to Shell Knob to make his home. He was a member of American Legion, Central Crossing Masonic Lodge #674 and the Shell Knob Shrine and had been named Shriner of the Year. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| COFFMAN, John Donaldson, Jr. | Aug. 30, 1934 St. Louis, MO |
July 9, 1999 At Home, Golden, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: John D. Coffman Jr., 64, of Golden, died July 9 at his home. Mr. Coffman was a retired engineer. Graveside services were 11 a.m. today, July 12, at Painter Cemetery in Shell Knob under the direction of Sisco Funeral Home of Springdale, Arkansas. - Son of John D. Coffman and Bernice J. Adelsperger. John D. Coffman, Jr., age 30, married Patricia M. Arnold, age 21, on June 3, 1955 in St. Louis, MO. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Monett Times Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| COFFMAN, Patricia Mae "Pat" (ARNOLD) | Sept. 4, 1933 St. Louis, MO |
Feb. 26, 2020 Cassville Health Center, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Roy Leon and Ida Mae (Howard) Arnold. On June 3, 1955 in University City, Missouri she was united in marriage to John D. Coffman, who preceded her in death on July 9, 1999. Also preceding her in death were her parents; one son, Daniel William Coffman and one brother, Roy Leon Arnold, Jr. Pat received her education in Webster Groves, Missouri and received her Master's degree at Washington University in St. Louis. For several years she taught Spanish and Physical Education in schools in the City of St. Louis and Hazelwood, Missouri. In 1997 she moved from New Jersey to Golden to make her home. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| COKER, Viola | Oct. 2, 1895 | Mar. 16, 1915 | No Data | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Photo Jay Trace |
| COOPER, Allen F. | Aug. 23, 1924 Shiedler, OK |
Nov. 16, 1966 Veterans Hosp., St. Louis, MO. |
Inscription: "MISSOURI - SGT 582 AMBULANCE CO - WORLD WAR II - KOREA 2 PH" - Research Note: Son of Charles M. and Ruth V. (Alexander) Cooper. Usual residence was Star Route, Cassville, MO. His wife was Charlotte Cooper and she was the informant on the death certificate. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| COOPER, Arl Dewey | July 6, 1913 MO |
Mar. 24, 1971 At Home, Rural Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Ida B. - Research Note: Son of Ples and Cora (Clanton) Cooper and the husband of Ida Whisman. Ida was the informant on the death certificate. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| COOPER, Caroline Manieca (CUTHBURT) | Dec. 16, 1852 TN |
Apr. 27, 1942 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: John S. Research Note: Wife of John S. Cooper. Manecia Carolina Cooper was listed as born in Mt. Grove, MO, not Tennessee as Penny posted. Her father was given as Ben Cuthbert and her mother as Martha Ann. Wm. C. Cooper of Stark City, MO, was the informant. This other, older stone apparently is for Caroline, too. It has that she was born 1850 and not 1852 like the new stone has. It has M for Manecia as her first name like the death certificate has it. - COOPER, M. C. - Mt. Grove is in Wright Co., MO. | Headstone Penny Cooper Bailey Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photos Jay Trace |
| COOPER, Charles Freddie | Feb. 1, 1915 | Feb. 6, 1915 | No Data | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Photo Jay Trace |
| COOPER, Charles Marion | Dec. 10, 1897 | Apr. 4, 1987 | SSW: Ruth V. - Research Note: Son of Abraham Fletcher Cooper and Lucinda Bell. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| COOPER, Charley C. | Mar. 5, 1893 | Oct. 28, 1977 | SSW: Susie Call - Inscription: "Sept. 28, 1915" - Research Note: Son of John S. and Caroline (Cuthbert) Cooper. Husband of Susie Call. Married Sept. 28, 1915 in Barry Co., MO. Parents of Leotha, Leora, Fred, Warren, Velmer, Gladys, Opal. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| COOPER, Clarence Richard | May 4, 1896 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 28, 1966 Home Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Dennie - Inscription: "Married Dec. 15, 1920" - Research Note: Clarence's military stone has his death date as Apr. 26, 1966 and the main stone has it as Apr. 28, 1966. - Culver Funeral Home reported that Clarence Richard Cooper was born May 4, 1896 in Shell Knob, MO, and died April 28, 1966, at home in Shell Knob, MO. His wife was given as Sarah (Eggleson) Cooper. His mother was listed as Nancy Jane Hembree and his father as George Washington Cooper. He was a farmer who had lived all his life in Shell Knob. Rev. R. M. Edie and Rev. Jess Higgs were the ministers in charge of the funeral service and the funeral was on May 1, 1966 in Shell Knob at the Baptist Church. - Military Stone - Inscription: "MISSOURI PVT US ARMY WORLD WAR I" - Another Photo | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Culver Funeral Home, Vol. 12, Page 26, by Ted Roller Donna Cooper Photos Jay Trace |
| COOPER, Eli Washington | Aug. 5, 1880 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Aug, 25, 1968 At Home Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Sarah Mintie - Research Note: Eli Washington Cooper was reported by Culver Funeral Home as the son of John W. Cooper and Caroline Cuthburt. His closest relative was Walter Cooper. He died at home on August 25, 1968 at 6:30 P. M.. He was born in Barry County on August 5, 1880. He had live a life time in Shell Knob. His wife was listed as Mintie S. Cooper. His funeral was at the Shell Knob Baptist Church with Charles VanZandt and Jess Higgs officiating. Burial was in Painter Cemetery on August 28, 1968, at 2 P.M. - Cassville Democrat, June 26, 1920 - Eli Cooper went to Cassville, the other day and bought a new mower. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Culver Funeral Home, Vol. 13, Page 48, by Ted Roller Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| COOPER, Fred | Feb. 22, 1890 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 5, 1917 Camp Funston, KS |
Inscription: "A US SOLDIER Co. 0 BTRY B, 342 2ND F.A." - Research Note: Son of John and Caroline (Cuthburt) Cooper. - Cassville Democrat, Cassville, Barry Co., MO, December 8, 1917 - Fred Cooper Dies in Camp: Barry County Boy is Victim of Pneumonia at Funston - Brought Back Friday - The telegraph wires brought the sad news of the death of Fred Cooper, a member of the U.S. Army, at Camp Funston, Kans., aged 27 years, Wednesday. The news of young Cooper's death was like an electric shock and spread about town like lightning for the young man was well and favorable known here where he had many friends. Another added into rest was because he was the first of the Barry County boys in the army to pass away. Fred Cooper was a son of John Cooper of Shell Knob, and was a very popular young man. He went to the army with the first contingent in the selective army, and left here September 19. News of his sickness was received by his parents Wednesday. Mr. Cooper, accompanied by his son, William, left here in a car hoping to catch a late train out of Monett. The remains were brought back Friday noon and taken to Shell Knob, for burial. Barry County mourns with the Cooper family. The Barry County boys at Camp Funston, through Sergeant Wm. A. Davidson, ordered a blanket of flowers to cover the casket of their comrade which was indeed a commendable act. The people of Cassville also furnished some nice flowers. - December 15, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Shell Knob News: All sympathize with the Cooper family in the death of Fred Cooper at Camp Funston Wednesday of last week. He was a good boy and had many friends. The remains were laid to rest in the Painter Cemetery. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Note Donna Cooper Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| COOPER, George Washington "Wash" | Aug. 22, 1855 | Apr. 6, 1923 | Inscription: "He died in the faith" - Research Note: Son of Eli W. and Elinda (Adcock) Cooper. Husband of Nany Jane Hembry. - Cassville Republican, Oct. 24, 1901 - Lookout Mountain News: Wash Cooper has moved from Rock Creek to the J. B. Hurst farm and brought his grandmother who is one hundred and ten years old. - Feb. 23, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Accident News: Mr. and Mrs. Wash Cooper visited from Friday till Sunday, with the latter's sister, Mrs. Rachel Hilburn at Cassville. - October 12, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Rock Creek: Wash Cooper is moving near Cassville this week. We understand J. L. Worthy will move on the place vacated by Mr. Cooper. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| COOPER, Gladys | July 24, 1926 | Oct. 7, 1927 | Research Note: Daughter of Charlie and Susie (Call) Cooper. - Cassville Republican, October 13, 1927 - Little Gladys Cooper, 14 months old daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Charles Cooper, of Shell Knob died Friday, October 7th, of intestinal trouble. Funeral services were held Saturday, conducted by Rev. Will Ireland. Burial was in care of the Horine Funeral Service of Cassville. Mr. and Mrs. Cooper lost another of their children about a year ago. They have the sympathy of their numerous friends in their bereavement. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| COOPER, Ida B. (WHISMAN) | July 17, 1914 South of Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 8, 2010 Red Rose Inn, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Arl D. - Research Note: She was the youngest child of Joel and Sarah (Ledgerwood) Whisman. On July 9, 1932, she married Arl Cooper, and to this union three children were born. She was active in the Baptist Church in Shell Knob, she was the clerk for the Shell Knob School for a number of years and both she and Arl drove a school bus for the Shell Knob School. After Arl passed away on March 24, 1971, Ida worked as a cook for the school. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Fohn Funeral Home Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| COOPER, Infant | No Date | Feb. 29, 1908 | Inscription: "Inf. Son of Eli and Minti" - Research Note: Son of Eli W. and Mintie (Barnes) Cooper. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Note Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| COOPER, James L. | July 3, 1898 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 13, 1961 Cardwell Hosp., Stella, Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of George and Nancy (Hembry) Cooper. Donna's Note: Culver Funeral Home listed James L. Cooper with a Cassville address, stating that he had been in the community for 3 months. He was born in Barry County and his father was Wash Cooper, his mother Jane Hembree. He died Feb. 13, 1961 at the Cardwell Hospital in Newton Co., MO. He was a day laborer, single, born July 3, 1898. Charges were sent to Clarence Cooper, and the funeral orders were given by a brother and sister. Rev. Lawrence Henry of Seligman was the clergymen in charge of the service. He was buried in Painter Cemetery on Feb. 18, 1961 with Culver's in charge. Clarence Cooper of Shell Knob, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Photo Jay Trace Culver Funeral Home, Vol. 9, Page 83 by Ted Roller Donna Cooper Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| COOPER, James Earl | Aug. 6, 1934 Golden, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 7, 2010 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Myra Margery Lavanchy - Inscription: "July 13, 1974" - Research Note: He was a son of Clarence and Dennie (Eagleson) Cooper. On July 13, 1974, in Laurie, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Myrna Margery Lavanchy. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Herbert and Erskine Cooper, three nieces, Pamela Whipple, Joyce Dell, Jeannie Dell; four nephews, Clarence Wilson, Freddy Dell, Joe Dell and Jerry Dell. - Back of Stone | Fohn Funeral Home Online Obit Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| COOPER, John S. | Mar. 8, 1848 White Co., TN |
July 14, 1918 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Caroline - Research Note: Son of Eli and Elinda (Adcock) Cooper - Husband of Caroline Cuthburt. - Penny's transcription had that he died Jan. 13, 1918 in Shell Knob. It was changed to read correctly - per obit and death certificate. His death certificate reads that his father was Eli Cooper, born TN, and that his mother was Elinda Adcock, born TN. He was age 70 years, 4 mos. and 6 days old when he died. Eli Cooper, Shell Knob was the informant. - Cassville Republican, July 18, 1918 - John Cooper Dead - John S. Cooper of near Shell Knob, who for the past 40 years had been a citizen of Barry County, died in Cassville where he had been brought a few days ago for better medical attention, Sunday, July 14, of a kidney and bladder trouble. His body was prepared for burial by undertaker Horine and was taken to the Cooper home south of Shell Knob Sunday afternoon. The funeral services conducted by Rev. Will Ireland, were held Monday afternoon and internment made at the Painter Cemetery. John Cooper was born in White County, Tennessee, March 8, 1848. The Cooper family came to Wright County, this state, when John S. was a boy. Later the family lived in Howell, Oregon and Jasper counties. He was married and Howell County. Mrs. Cooper and eight children are living. A son, Fred, died last December at Camp Funston while in the military service. The children are: Mrs. Martha Painter, wife of Thos. Painter, Mrs. Paralee Mathews Mary Mills, wife of Noah Mills and Will, Arthur, Eli, Pleas and Charley. All of the children were present when their father passed away. All but Pleas live near Shell Knob. Pleas lives near Chelsea, Okla. He also leaves two brothers, Ben Cooper of Shell Knob and Wash Cooper northwest of Cassville and one sister, Mrs. Bettie Powell of Carrollton, Ark. All attended the funeral. Mr. Cooper came to Barry County about the year 1878 and located in the Horner locality southeast of Cassville. He lived for several years on what is now the I. W. Brock farm. For the past thirty years or more he had lived near Shell Knob. He was a conscientious, industrious, upright man. He has a large number of friends over the county who will be grieved to learn of his death. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Death Certificate Obit Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| COOPER, John S. | June 10, 1894 Mano, Barry Co., MO |
June 30, 1918 France |
Inscription: "Missouri PVT Co C. 356 Infantry WWI" - Research Note: Son of George Washington and Nancy (Hembry) Cooper. - Cassville Republican, July 25, 1918 - Private John S. Cooper Who Left For Training Camp Succumbs to Spinal Meningitis - Wash Cooper northwest of Cassville received a telegram from the war department at Washington Saturday afternoon, bringing him the sad news of the death of his son, Private John S. Cooper, who was in the service of his country in Frances. The cause of death was given as spinal meningitis and the date July 13. John entrained at Cassville for Camp Funston on April 26, 1918 He landed at France June 16, 1918. His father received a card information him of his son's safe landing in due time after June 17. John was born near Mano and had lived all of his life in this county. He was 21 years old and single. About one year ago he was converted and united with the Baptist church at Antioch and lived the kind of life he had professed. His family has the sympathy of the people of the county in their bereavement. Fred Cooper, a cousin of John's who died in December at Camp Funston was the first Barry county soldier boy to die while away in his county's service and John Cooper is the first death reported of one of the Barry county boys in the service overseas. The memory of these noble young men will ever be cherished as the first Barry county's heroes who made the supreme sacrifice in obedience to the call of their county. Memorial services in his honor are to be conducted at the Antioch church, Sunday afternoon, July 28, at 3 o'clock. - Cassville Democrat, Sept. 11, 1920 - Friday, Sept. 3, 1920, the remains of Soldier John S. Cooper who died in a U. S. Hospital in England, June 30, 1918, of meningitis, arrived in this city, accompanied by Staff Sergeant David C. Wilks of Camp Pike, Ark., who delivered the remains to Wash Cooper of Shell Knob, taking his receipt. The remains were conveyed to the Baptist Church, where funeral services were conducted by Rev. Edward Chappell after which the remains were conveyed to a cemetery near Shell Knob, where they were interred. John S. Cooper was a member of Antioch Baptist Church and that church on receiving news of his death, held appropriate funeral service to his memory. The most beautiful flag on earth covered the coffin and was presented to the father by Staff Sergeant Wilks as his. Many relatives and friends were at the C. and W. depot to meet the remains. His remains were in a metallic coffin. He was a member of Co. C., 356 Infantry. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| COOPER, John Velmer | Feb. 9, 1921 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 1, 1990 | Research Note: Son of Charles C. and Susie (Call) Cooper. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| COOPER, Leora | No Date | Apr. 21, 1923 | Inscription: "Infant" - Research Note: Infant daughter of Clyde Cooper and Marie Carr. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Photo Jay Trace |
| COOPER, Leotha | Jan. 6, 1917 | Jan. 14, 1917 | Inscription: "Dau. of C. C. and S. C." - Research Note: Daughter of Charlie and Susie (Call) Cooper. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Note Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| COOPER, Marion Earl | Apr. 3, 1928 OK |
July 29, 1985 Dallas Co., TX |
SSW: Patricia L. - Inscription: June 9, 1948" - "I told you I was sick" - Research Note: Son of Charles Marion and Ruth Violet (Alexander) Cooper. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey TX Death Index Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| COOPER, Myrna Margery (LAVANCHY) (FINNELL) | Oct. 19, 1934 | No Date | SSW: James Earl - Inscription: "July 13, 1974" - Research Note: Myrna M. Lavanchy married Keith Finnell on Oct. 19, 1963 in Jackson Co., MO. James E. Cooper married Myrna M. Finnell on July 13, 1974 in Jackson Co., MO. - Back of Stone | MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| COOPER, Nancy Jane (HEMBRY) | Oct. 25, 1871 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 17, 1936 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Wife of George "Wash" Cooper - Donna Cooper's Note: Her death certificate reads that George W. Cooper was her husband and E. F. Hembree was her father. Her mother was given as Mary Ann Clark. It states that she was born Oct. 25, 1870, not 1871 as Penny transcribed from the stone. James L. Cooper, gave the information. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| COOPER, Patricia Laura (HILDERBRAND) | Sept. 13, 1931 NM |
May 3, 1989 Dallas Co., TX |
SSW: Marion E. - Inscription: June 9, 1948" - Research Note: Daughter of Dennis Daniel Hilderbrand and Lillian Faulkner. Listed on Apr. 1, 1933 Indian Census rolls with her parents at Fort Hall, ID. Her mother was from the Shoshone Bannock Tribe. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census TX Death Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| COOPER, Ples Claude | Feb. 15, 1888 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 7, 1960 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate reads that his father was John S. Cooper and his mother was Caroline Cuthburt. His wife was given as Cora (Clanton) Cooper. He was a retired farmer. Burial was in Painter Cemetery Jan. 10, 1960. Ples Cooper married Cora Clanton on Mar. 8, 1910 in Barry Co., MO. He was widowed in the 1930 and 1940 census. Cora was born in 1889 and died 1920 in Chelsea, Rogers Co., OK and is buried at Chelsea Cemetery. Daughter of Andrew Jackson Clanton and Eliza Ellen Cottrell. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| COOPER, Roy | Apr. 21, 1920 | July 9, 1922 | Inscription: "Son of Eli and Mintie" - Research Note: Son of Eli and Mintie (Barnes) Cooper. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Note Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| COOPER, Ruth V. (ALEXANDER) | Mar. 9, 1905 | Mar. 3, 1990 | SSW: Charles M. - Research Note: Daughter of George S. and Mary Rebecca (Ledgerwood) Alexander. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| COOPER, Sarah "Dennie" (EAGLESON) | Jan. 13, 1900 Golden, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 25, 1990 | SSW: Clarence - Inscription: "Married Dec. 15, 1920" - Research Note: Daughter of Herbert R. Eagleson and Sarah A. Lee. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Note Donna Cooper SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| COOPER, Sarah Mintie (BARNES) | June 9, 1883 Wright Co., MO |
Dec. 21, 1978 MO |
SSW: Eli W. - Research Note: Wife of Eli W. Cooper. Daughter of Samuel Barnes and Mary Hendrix. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Granddaughter Barbara Arnold-Feret Photo Jay Trace |
| COOPER, Susie Caroline (CALL) | Dec. 12, 1895 Bush, AR |
June 6, 1972 Brothers of Mercy Nursing Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO |
SSW: Charley C. - Inscription: "Sept. 28, 1915" - Research Note: Wife of Charley C. Cooper. Culver Funeral Home reported her name as Susie Caroline Cooper, born in Bush, AR, Dec. 12, 1895. She was 76 years old when she died. Her father was given as John Phillip Call, and her mother as Elizabeth Phelan. She died June 6, 1972 at the Brothers of Mercy Nursing in Kansas City, MO. Her funeral was held at the Shell Knob Baptist Church with Rev. Clyde McCormack of Cassville officiating. Her husband was given as her closest relative and he was Charley C. Cooper of Shell Knob, MO. - C. C. Cooper, age 22, married Susie Call, age 19, on Sept. 28, 1915 in Cassville, Barry Co., MO. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Culver Funeral Home Vol. 15 Page 25 By Ted Roller Donna Cooper MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| COOPER, Warren | Mar. 14, 1924 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 24, 1927 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate named Charles Cooper, born Shell Knob, MO, and Susie Call born in AR as his parents. Pleas Cooper, Shell Knob, MO, gave the information. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| COOPER, William Baxter | Apr. 15, 1900 | Mar. 31, 1981 | Research Note: Son of George "Wash" and Nancy (Hembry) Cooper. Penny says his wife was Bertha Vanderpool. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey WW I Draft Reg. Phyllis Long Census Photo Jay Trace |
| COOPER, William Fred | Mar. 14, 1919 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 21, 2009 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Charley and Susie (Call) Cooper. On March 23, 1942, in California, he was united in marriage to Lillian Cothran who preceded him in death in 1986. Preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Leotha Cooper, Leora Cooper and Gladys Cooper and two brothers, Warren Cooper and Velmer Cooper. During World War II Fred was in the United States Army, serving from August 28, 1944 until July 4, 1946. He was a light machine gunner with the 26th Infantry Regiment and received a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. - Military Stone - Inscription: "PFC US ARMY - WORLD WAR II - BRONZE STAR - MEDAL PURPLE HEART" | Barry Co. Advertiser Mar. 25, 2009 Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| COTTRELL, George G., Rev. | Oct. 22, 1858 MO |
Mar. 11, 1935 Stone Co., MO. |
SSW: Louise - Research Note: The death certificate has the wrong birth date, Oct. 22, 1875. Wife given as Louisa Cottrell. Mrs. Clyde Pruitt of Galena, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Son of Isaac and Sarah (Reynolds) Cottrell. Husband of Louisa Winn. - February 19, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Flat Creek News: Wm. Doring and wife passed through this vicinity Wednesday en route to Shell Knob to visit the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Cottrell and family. - October 21, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Roaring River News: Eld G. G. Cottrell and wife of Shell Knob spent a few days last week with their daughter, Mrs. C. E. Puett. - February 21, 1918, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Black: Mrs. G. G. Cottrell visited her son, Silas, last week. - February 28, 1918, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Black: Silas Cottrell visited his father, G. G. Cottrell, of near Shell Knob, last week. - July 31, 1920, Cassville Democrat - Cato: The protracted meeting being held at Cato by Rev. G. G. Cottrell has been a success, with five additions to the Christian Church. - Cassville Democrat, May 1, 1920 - G. G. Cottrell went to Flat Creek p.o., Saturday, to fill his regular appointment. - Photo of George | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| COTTRELL, Jessie Claud | Jan. 3, 1897 | Mar. 5, 1898 | No Data | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Photo Jay Trace |
| COTTRELL, Louisa Tennessee (WINN) | Feb. 1, 1855 MO |
Sept. 25, 1935 Stone Co., MO |
SSW: George G. - Research Note: Wife of George G. Cottrell. Daughter of Minor Winn and mother unknown on the death certificate. Mrs. Clyde Pruitt of Crane, MO was the informant on the death certificate. She was the daughter of Minor Hampton Winn and Jane Melvina Patrick. Her mother second married William Baxter. Louisa T. Winn married George G. Cottrell on Mar. 9, 1879 in Stone Co., MO. - May 12, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Shell Knob: Sam Winn of Flat Head Reservation, Montana, visited his sister, Mrs. G. G. Cottrell and family and friends of 37 years ago. He spoke very feelingly of the memory of the late Judge Francis James, W. F. Lafantain and others who were his good friends in his younger days. He went to Monett, Saturday, to visit his sister Mrs. Roe of that place. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Death Certificate Online Newspapers MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| COTTRELL, Margaret Catherine (MCCORD) | Oct. 5, 1873 Shell Knob Barry Co., MO |
July 6, 1933 Shell Knob Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Robert Joel - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that her husband was R. Joel Cottrell and her parents were John McCord and Rebecca James, both were born in Shell Knob. Sarcoma of bowels is listed as her cause of death. Horine/Culver took care of the arrangements and burial was in Painter Cemetery. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Photo Jay Trace Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| COTTRELL, Minor L. | May 5, 1880 | July 19, 1880 | Inscription: "Minor, son of G. G. and L. T. " - Research Note He was a son of George and Louisa (Winn) Cottrell. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Note Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| COTTRELL, Robert Joel | Mar. 10, 1864 | Dec. 7, 1945 | SSW: Margaret - Research Note: Son of Isaac and Sarah (Reynolds) Cottrell. Husband of Margaret McCord. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| CRAFT, Dillard | Sept. 5, 1906 Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 12, 1929 Shell Knob Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate reads that John Craft and Emily Blythe were his parents and he was single. According to Ollie's death certificate she was Dillard's sister, because she had the same parents as his. He died from the effects of TB. John Craft, Shell Knob, MO, gave the information. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| CRAFT, Emily Lorinda (BLYTHE) | Feb. 20, 1866 MO |
July 17, 1955 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: John B. - Research Note: Her death certificate names James Blythe and Mary Black as her parents, John Craft was given as her husband. Penny posted that the stone reads that she was born 1866 and died in 1955; however, the death certificate gives a different date for her birth, 1867. Mrs. Charles Roe, Shell Knob, MO, gave the information. - Emily L. Blythe married John B. Craft on Sept. 1, 1889 in Barry Co., MO. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Death Certificate Donna Cooper MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| CRAFT, John B. | Oct. 20, 1869 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 12, 1946 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Emily - Research Note: Penny posted that the stone reads 1869 and 1946 as the dates for his birth and death; however the death certificate gives a different date for his birth, 1868. His death certificate reads that William Craft, born in MO, and Jane Henson, born in MO was his parents. George Craft, Cassville, MO, gave the information. Culver's Funeral Home reported that John Craft's father was William Craft and that his mother was Jane Henson, both born in MO. His address was Shell Knob, MO, and he had lived in the community all of his life. He was born Oct. 20, 1868 and was age 78 years, 1 month and 22 days old at the time of his death. His closest relative was Emily B. Craft, his wife. The funeral was charged to Mrs. Charley Rowe of Shell Knob, MO, and was on Dec. 14, 1946. Burial was in Painter Cemetery. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Death Certificate Culver Funeral Home, Vol. 2, Page 44, by Ted Roller Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| CRAFT, Nancy Jane (HENSLEY) | Oct. 22, 1845 TN |
1926 MO |
SSW: William - Research Note: Wife of William (Only date on stone). Daughter of John B. Hensley and Temperance Davis. 1920 Census, she is living with her brother Whit Hensley, age 65; Nancy Jane, age 75, widowed. Not with him on the 1930. Researchers say she died in 1926. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| CRAFT, Ollie | Aug. 4, 1899 Rural Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 15, 1930 Rural Cassville Flat Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death Certificate states she was single and that her parents were John Craft, born Polk Co., MO, and Emily L. Blythe, born near Washburn, MO. Penny posted that she was the wife of Dillard, but that information is in conflict with the Craft death certificates - Dillard and Ollie were brother and sister. No birth date is given on the death certificate, but it reads that she was 30 years old, 7 months and 11 days old. The cause of her death is given as TB. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| CRAFT, William | Oct. 20, 1847 TN |
Aug. 11, 1918 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Nancy - Military Inscription: "PVT CO E 15 MO CAV. - CIVIL WAR" - Research Note: Son of Gillis Wright Craft and Mary Bridges. His military stone reads that he was born in 1846 and his other stone reads that he was born in 1847. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, May 2, 1918 - Dr. Melton of Viola was called to see Uncle Bill Craft, Mrs. Lafountain and Grandma Cottrell. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, August 22, 1918 - Uncle Will Craft died last Sunday, aged about 70 years. He had been in poor health for sometime. He was one of our best citizens. The bereaved have the sympathy of all. William filed for his Civil War Pension on Dec. 10, 1891 and Nancy filed on Nov. 2, 1918. - 1890 Veterans Census, White River Twp. - William Craft, Pvt. E, 15th Mo. Cav., Aug. 25, 1864 - June 30 1865 - served for 11 mos. - 1880, White River Twp., Household 217 - William Craft, Self, Married, Male, White, 30, MO, Farmer, TN, TN; Nancy J. Craft, Wife, Married, Female, White, 31, MO, Keeps House, TN, MO; John B. Craft, Son, S, Male, White, 8, MO, MO, MO; Dora Craft, Dau, S, Female, White, 5, MO, MO, MO. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Photo Jay Trace Online Newspapers CW Pension Records Census Phyllis Long Census Donna Cooper |
| CRAKER, Juanita Iola (SHORT) (DUFF) | Jan. 30, 1913 Aurora,Lawrence Co., MO |
July 20, 2001 Denver, CO |
Inscription: "Wife of Everett C. Short and Iva F. Duff" - Research Note: Daughter of Charles Samuel Craker and Nellis Mae Bradley. Juanita Iola Craker, age 19, married Everett C. Short, age 25, on Mar. 23, 1931 in Jackson Co., MO. He died in 1984 and buried at Huntsville, Randolph Co., MO. - Huntsville, MO Newspaper 1953 - Everett C. Short of Huntsville has filed suit for divorce from Mrs. Juanita Short of Kansas City in circuit court at Huntsville. The Shorts were married Mar. 23, 1931, and separated in Dec. 1951, according to his petition. They have 3 grown children. Mr. Short is represented by Attorney Hosea J. Taylor. - He second married at age 56 to Helen C. Phillips, age 58 in San Diego Co., CA. Juanita second married Ivan Forrest Duff on Sept. 7, 1956. | Census MO Marriage Records News Item Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| CRAKER, Trinvilla (WILLIAMS) (APPLEGATE) | 1844 IL |
Apr. 19, 1892 MO |
Research Note: Wife of Joseph M. Applegate and William Fulton Craker. (Unmarked Grave, family and other records show that she is buried there.) Daughter of Samuel Williams and Nancy Ann Monroe. - Notes at findgrave.com: Trinvilla Williams (her first name may have been Lucy) was first married to Joseph M. Applegate. They had two sons - James Thomas and Joseph Gilbert. Joseph M. went off to fight in the Civil War. He came home for a visit and was killed by bushwhackers. Trinvilla then remarried to William Fulton Craker, who was a widower, and together they had 7 more children: Nancy Ann, John Jacob, Henry Calvin, Rachel Eva, Lafayette F., Melvina, and Charles Samuel. | Census Phyllis Long Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey |
| CRATES, David Earl | Sept. 12, 1934 Chautauqua Co., NY |
Dec. 30, 2002 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Lorena Faye - Inscription: "Married Jan. 25, 1957" - Research Note: Son of Earl Henry and Jane Marie (Leonard) Crates. Wife Lorena (Whiteley) Crates, a son Mark David, Daughter April (Crates) McCullough. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Barbara Jane Crates. - Back of Stone | SS Claims Index Obit Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| CRATES, Jane Marie (LEONARD) | Mar. 19, 1910 Cleveland, OH |
Nov. 18, 1994 | Research Note: Daughter of Ralph W. Leonard and Lillian Seigrist. Jane Marie Leonard, age 18, married Earl Henry Crates, age 21, on Feb. 7, 1929 in Chautauqua Co., NY. Born 1907 died in 1960 in Los Angeles Co., CA, buried at Angeles Abbey Memorial Park, Compton, Los Angeles Co., CA. SSDI gives Jane's last residence as Denton, Denton Co., TX. - Back of Stone | SS Claims Index NY Marriage Index CA Death Index SSDI Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| CRATES, Lorena Faye (WHITELEY) | Jan. 30, 1938 | No Date | SSW: David Earl - Inscription: "Married Jan. 25, 1957" - Research Note: Daughter of Glenn Whiteley and Robenia Hyden, married in 1933 in Madison Co., AR. Lorena F. Whiteley, age 18, married David E. Crates, age 22, on Jan. 25, 1957 in Los Angeles Co., CA. - Back of Stone | CA Marriage Index AR Marriage Index Census Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| CUNNINGHAM, Donna Florence (MCCORMICK) | Jan. 23, 1931 Carey, OH |
June 6, 2022 Springfield,Greene Co., MO |
SSW: John L. - Inscription: "Aug. 31, 1958" - Research Note: Daughter of John Charles McCormick and Bessie Elizabeth Jackson. Donna married John L. Cunningham on August 31, 1958. From 1985-1997 she worked in Food Services for the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. She retired prior to moving to Shell Knob, Missouri. Donna was a member of Fellowship Bible Church of Shell Knob and more recently Crossway Baptist Church of Springfield, Missouri. She is preceded in death by her husband John L. Cunningham, parents John and Bessie McCormick, and her nine siblings. | Census Shell Knob Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| CUNNINGHAM, John Leverne | Sept. 2, 1935 Tifton, GA |
Apr. 17, 2001 So. Barry Co. Hosp. Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Donna McCormick - Inscription: "Aug. 31, 1958" - Research Note: Son of Ian Maclaren and Viola Luverne Hirsch Cunningham. Obit - John L. Cunningham, 65, of Shell Knob, died April 17 at South Barry County Hospital in Cassville. Mr. Cunningham was born September 2, 1935, in Tifton, Georgia, the son of Ian Maclaren and Viola Luverne (Hirsch) Cunningham. He graduated from Bowling Green State University and the University of Wisconsin. He was employed as a mycologist in Springdale, Arkansas. He was an Army veteran. He was a professor at Northwestern Bible College and Maranatha Baptist College. He was a member of the Gideons International, Men of Science, and American Phyto Pathological Society. He married Donna McCormick on August 31, 1958. Additional survivors include two daughters, of Eagle Rock, and of Shell Knob; two brothers, of McArthur, Ohio, and of Sardina, Ohio; one sister, of Charlotte, South Carolina; and 10 grandchildren. Graveside services were 2 p.m. today, April 20, at Painter Cemetery in Shell Knob with Rev. William Dillon officiating under the direction of Williamson Funeral Home of Shell Knob. | Monett Times Feb 20,2001 Mary Homesley Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Obit Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| DAVIDSON, Jeremiah Edward | June 23, 1979 | June 9, 1984 | No Data | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey |
| DIAS, Jo Kenny | June 19, 1953 | Feb. 22, 2011 | Research Note: Photo of wooden cross with his name on it at findagrave.com, buried next to Valerie Lynn (House) (Dias) Harris. Kenneth Franklin Dias born June 19, 1953 in Tulare Co., CA. Kenneth F. Dias, age 24, married Valerie L. House, age 19, on June 25, 1977 in Tulare Co., CA. Mother's maiden name was Pruitt. SSDI gives his last residence as Visalia, Tulare Co., CA. | Note CA Birth Index CA Marriage Index SSDI Phyllis Long |
| DIAS, Valerie Lynn (HOUSE) (HARRIS) | Mar. 4, 1958 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Nov. 15, 2012 MO |
Research Note: Also listed under Harris. Photo of stone at findagrave.com. She was the daughter of Billie Louise Williams and the late Edward Howard House, also of Shell Knob. She was preceded in death by her father, one sister and one niece. Cremation is being done under the direction of White Funeral Home and Crematory. Memorial services will be held at a later date at Painter Cemetery. Obit gives 2 sons and a daughter with the surname Dias. - Kenneth F. Dias, age 24, married Valerie L. House, age 19, on June 25, 1977 in Tulare Co., CA. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| DODSON, Nancy Edith (LEDGERWOOD) | Feb. 24, 1898 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 12, 1980 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Wife of George Ferdinand Dodson, died 1974 and buried at Maplewood Cemetery. Daughter of Samuel L. Ledgerwood, Nancy "Nannie" (Madewell) Ledgerwood. Children: Delano G. Dodson, Kester R. Dodson, Hubert R. Dodson, Avenell (Dodson) Carter, Lavonne (Dodson) Burnett. Obit: Graveside services for Nancy E. Dodson, 82, Cassville Route 2, who died at 6:05 p.m. Sunday, October 12 at St. Vincent's Hospital, Monett, after a short illness, were at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) in the Painter Cemetery in Shell Knob. Ron Stough, minister, officiated. Mrs. Dodson was born February 24, 1898 in Shell Knob. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include three sons, two daughters, two sisters, 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. | Kihm Ann Dodson Jones Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Obit Frances Albert Photo Jay Trace |
| DOWNING, Louis Lyle, Jr. | Sept. 12, 1942 Mattoon, Coles Co., IL |
June 5, 2005 Quincy, Adams Co., IL |
Research Note: Louis Lyle Downing, 62, Canton, died Sunday June 5, 2005, at Blessing Hospital, Quincy, Ill. The son of Louis Lyle Downing, Sr. and Ellen G. Donaldson. He was united in marriage to Phillis Miller on December 18, 1966 in Mattoon, Ill. Mr. Downing was a member of the First Christian Church in Mattoon, Ill. He graduated from Mattoon High School in 1960 and received his Bachelors Degree in 1971 from Eastern Illinois University. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Marjorie. | Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
