Painter Cemetery
Surnames Q - T
SSW = Shares Stone With
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REDING, Alva Lewis | Feb. 10, 1911 OK |
Apr. 27, 1987 | SSW: Dona Margaret - Research Note: Son of Alvin Arthur Reding and Flora Edna Foster. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| REDING, Dona Margaret (APPLEGATE) | Jan. 3, 1910 | May 18, 1987 | SSW: Alva Lewis - Research Note: Dona Margaret was the daughter of Henry and Viola Eunice (Wills) Applegate and the wife of Alva Reding. Alva Lewis Reding married Dona Applegate on May 27, 1935 in Pineville, McDonald Co., MO. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| RENFROW, Mark Monroe | Sept. 18, 1934 Kansas City Jackson Co., MO |
Nov. 26, 2001 Cox Medical Center South Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Mark M. Renfrow, 67, of Shell Knob, died November 26 at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield. Mr. Renfrow was born September 18, 1934, in Kansas City, the son of Pete M. and Ethel Rose (Isley) Renfrow. He was a journey electrician and had lived in Barry County since 1969. He worked as a maintenance supervisor at Fasco in Cassville, retiring in 1995. He was a member of Grace Community Church in Shell Knob and had served as a volunteer deputy sheriff in Barry County. Survivors include three sons, of Sedalia, of Shell Knob, and of Cassville; two brothers, Pete Renfrow of Ozark and Roy Renfrow of Cave Springs; four sisters, Mildred Beckett of Grandview, Rose Heimsoth of Aloha, Oregon, Ethel Schmidt of Belton, and Joanna Scrivner of Flemington; 11 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Mark Renfrow; three brothers, Lawrence Renfrow, Hugh Renfrow, and Donald Renfrow; and one sister, Margaret Kerr. Services will be 1 p.m. tomorrow, November 29, at Williamson Chapel in Shell Knob with Rev. Jim Ogan officiating. Burial will be in Painter Cemetery in Shell Knob under the direction of Williamson Funeral Home of Shell Knob. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, November 28, at the funeral home. - Another Photo | Photos Jay Trace Monett Times, Nov. 28, 2001 Donna Cooper |
| RICHEY, Eleanor Mae (WAKEM) (HENNELLY) (EVANS) (KEIM) | Sept. 16, 1921 Telluride, CO |
June 11, 2001 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Herbert "Leon" - Research Note: Daughter of James Wakem and Nora E. Rooke. Eleanor Wakem, age 24, married William Hennelly, age 24, on Feb. 14, 1941 in Butte, Silver Bow Co., MT. She married Mr. Evans and Mr. Keim. - Eleanor M. Richey, 79, of Shell Knob, died June 11 at her home. Mrs. Richey was born September 16, 1921, in Telluride, Colorado. She was a graduate of Butte Senior High School in Butte, Montana. She and her husband operated King's Men Carpet Cleaning for several years before moving to Shell Knob in 1999. She married Herbert L. Richey on April 21, 1983, in Sheridan, Wyoming, and he survives. Additional survivors include two sons, of Billings and of Shepherd, Montana; six grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Jack Willowby and Sy Willowby; one daughter, Sharon Smith; and one grandson. Graveside services were 1 p.m. today, June 13, at Painter Cemetery in Shell Knob with Rev. Nick Arnold officiating under the direction of Williamson Funeral Home of Shell Knob. - SS Claims Index: Oct. 1951: Name listed as ELEANOR MAE HENNELLY; June 1962: Name listed as ELEANOR M EVANS; Dec. 1970: Name listed as ELEANOR MAE KEIM; May 12, 1983: Name listed as ELEANOR MAE RICHEY; June 16, 2001: Name listed as ELEANOR M. RICHEY. | Monett Times June 13, 2001 Mary Homesley Photo Jay Trace SS Claims Index MT Marriage Records Phyllis Long Obit Donna Cooper |
| RICHEY, Herbert "Leon" | Feb. 18, 1936 Sedalia, Pettis Co., MO |
June 22, 2004 St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Eleanor Mae - Research Note: Herbert Leon Richey, 68, of Shell Knob, died Tuesday, June 22, at St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born February 18, 1936, in Sedalia, the son of Herbert S. and Icey Marie (Bultemeier) Richey. He was employed as a maintenance man at Tyson Foods. He was in the carpet cleaning business. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. he was a member of the First Baptist Church, Shell Knob, and the order of Eagles. He married Esther J. Frazee, and she preceded him in death. His second wife, Eleanor Richey, also preceded him in death on June 11, 2001. Survivors include two sons, two daughters, and nine grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m.,Saturday, June 26, at Painter Cemetery with the Reverend Bob Gaddis officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Williamson Funeral Home. | Photo Jay Trace Monett Times, June 25, 2004 Donna Cooper |
| RICHEY, Herbert Stephens | Aug. 18, 1912 | Mar. 17, 1987 | SSW: Icey M. - Research Note: Son of Wallace Richey and Mattie Velma Stephens. - Richey Homemade Marker | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| RICHEY, Icey Marie (BULTEMEIER) | July 20, 1913 Florence, MO |
Mar. 4, 2000 Red Rose Inn Cassville Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Herbert S. - Research Note: Icey Marie Richey, 86, of Shell Knob, died at 12:20 a.m. March 4 at Red Rose Inn in Cassville. Mrs. Richey was born July 20, 1913, in Florence, the daughter of Dedrich and Cordelia (Hays) Bultemeier. She moved to Shell Knob in 1978, was a homemaker, and a member of the First Baptist Church in Shell Knob. She married Herbert S. Richey on August 27, 1933, in Sedalia, and he preceded her in death March 17, 1987. Survivors include one son, Herbert Richey of Shell Knob; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Graveside services were 1 p.m. today, March 6, at Painter Cemetery in Shell Knob with Rev. Nick Arnold officiating under the direction of Williamson Funeral Home of Shell Knob. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Photo Jay Trace Obit Donna Cooper |
| RODROCK, James "Jim" Ray | Apr. 25, 1934 Kincaid, KS |
May 7, 2014 MO Veterans Home, Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Howard H. and Nannie E. (Holeman) Fielder. In March, 1998, he was united in marriage to Laura (Rochovansky) Alred, who preceded him in death on August 4, 2013. Also preceding him in death were his parents. Jim grew up and graduated from high school in Kansas. From May 3, 1955, until February 4, 1957, he served in the United States Army. In October, 1964, he moved from Bronson, Kansas to Shell Knob where he was a carpenter, working for Waldemar Oswald. He was a member of Bridgeway Assembly of God Church in Shell Knob. Jim was one of the driving forces in making Central Crossing Fire Department what it is today. He and the Oswald crew built fire house #4 on YY and County Line Road and also #3 on 39 South and H Highway at no expense. He was always ready to build anything for a project needed. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Photo Jay Trace |
| ROE, Charley Jefferson | 1889 | 1978 | SSW: Mary Jane - Research Note: Son of George and Mary E. Roe. - February 3, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Shell Knob News: Charley Roe is the champion trapper. He has caught fifty dollars worth of fur to date this year. - February 10, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Shell Knob News: Charley Roe informs us that he has sold $75 worth of furs the last two months. He obtained most of these by trapping. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ROE, George D. | Jan. 1, 1845 TN |
July 17, 1928 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Month and days added from the death certificate for George. His parents were not mentioned. His wife was given as Mary E. Roe and he was a farmer. His death was caused by chronic nephritis. Charles Roe, Shell Knob, MO, was the informant. - Civil War Veteran: Co. D. 6th MO. Vol. Cal. Union Soldier. He first married Priscilla Elvania Craig. Mrs. Mary E. Stowers married George D. Roe on Aug. 30, 1888 in Morgan Co., MO. He filed for his CW pension on June 25, 1868 and his second wife Mary filed on Aug. 3, 1928. Researchers say he was the son of Joseph Roe and Elizabeth Forster. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Death Certificate Donna Cooper MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ROE, Mary Elizabeth (CARLYLE) (STOWERS) | 1855 | 1933 | Research Note: Researchers say she was the daughter of David Carlyle and Catherine Ann "Kitty" Hall. Mrs. Mary E. Stowers married George D. Roe on Aug. 30, 1888 in Morgan Co., MO. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ROE, Mary Jane (CRAFT) | 1892 | 1976 | SSW: Charley J. - Research Note: Daughter of John B. and Emily L. (Blythe) Craft. Charles J. Roe, age 24, married Mary Craft, age 21, on Oct. 4, 1913 in Barry Co., MO. - October 16, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Shell Knob News: Our recent marriages in this community were Everett Clark and Ruth McDonald, Charley Roe and Mary Craft. We do not know who will be next unless it be George McCord. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey MO Marriage Records Online Newspapers Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| RUBLE, Byron Elmer | Mar. 4, 1918 Reynolds Co., MO |
Oct. 14, 1991 MO |
SSW: Ruth E. - Research Note: Son of Flinn I. Ruble and Irene Beatrice Pigg. - Military Stone - Inscription: "T SGT US ARMY CORPS WORLD WAR II" | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| RUBLE, Ruth Eldrige (DAVIS) (COCKMAN) | Sept. 9, 1914 Bismarck, St. Francis Co., MO |
May 6, 2002 Christian Health Care West Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Bryon E. - Research Note: Daughter of Carson Ernest Davis and Jennie Mae Glore, married Byron E. Ruble on October 12, 1940, in Bismarck, and he preceded her in death October 14, 1991. Donna's Note: Ruth Eldrige Ruble, 87, of Springfield, formerly of Shell Knob, died May 6 at Christian Health Care West in Springfield. Mrs. Ruble was born September 9, 1914, in Bismarck, the daughter of Carson and Jennie Glore Davis. She moved to Shell Knob in 1980 and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Shell Knob. She married Byron E. Ruble on October 12, 1940, in Bismarck, and he preceded her in death October 14, 1991. Survivors include three sons, James Ruble of Granite City, Illinois, Terry Ruble of St. Charles, and Lester Ruble of Shell Knob; two daughters, Catherine Walters of Rogersville and Mary Layton of Troy; and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Louise. Services will be 1 p.m. tomorrow, May 9, at Williamson Chapel in Shell Knob with Rev. Nick Arnold officiating. Burial will be in Painter Cemetery in Shell Knob under the direction of Williamson Funeral Home of Shell Knob. - Ruth Davis, age 19, first married Eugene Cockman, age 20, on Apr. 18, 1932 in Fulton Co., MO. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Monett Times May 8, 2002 Mary Homesley MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace Monett Times, May 8, 2000 Donna Cooper |
| SANDERS, Albert | Nov. 22, 1906 | Mar. 28, 1993 | SSW: Ruth - Research Note: Son of John P. Sanders and Hattie Blythe. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SANDERS, Grace Jewell (PLUMMER) | June 17, 1903 Jenkins, Barry Co., MO |
May 5, 1978 MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Lafayette Ferdinand Plummer and Sarah Elizabeth Periman. Wife of Roy Sanders. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SANDERS, Hattie (BLYTHE) | Sept. 7, 1881 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 19, 1967 Rural Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: John Perry - Inscription: "Married Apr. 9, 1899" - Research Note: Daughter of James Carrick Blythe and Mary E. Carney. Usual address was 3 miles SE of Cassville, MO. Jean Melton of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Hattie Blythe, age 17, married John P. Sanders, age 22, on Apr. 9, 1899 in Barry Co., MO. J. C. Blythe, father of Hattie, gave consent. - Back of Stone | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census MO Marriage Records Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| SANDERS, John Perry | Mar. 9, 1877 MO |
Nov. 4, 1971 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Hattie Blythe - Inscription: "Married Apr. 9, 1899" - Research Note: He was a son of John B. Sanders and Susan Adaline (Wilcox) (Sanders) Kimball. Rural Cassville, Barry Co., MO resident. Jean Melton of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - January 6, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Shell Knob News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Sanders, Thursday, Dec. 30, a ten pound boy, and Will Blythe says John called hogs the loudest next morning that he ever heard him. - July 29, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Charged with Felonious Assault. Mr. and Mrs. John Sanders of this city were placed under arrest Friday, charged with felonious assault. Thurman Rainy is the prosecuting witness. The trouble arouse over an alleged attack upon Ramy's child by a dog belonging to Sanders. In the affidavit filed before justice of the peace, Sons, Ramy states that Mr. and Mrs. Sanders shot a him with a shot gun. The preliminary hearing is set for Thursday, July 29th. - August 5, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Personal and Local News: The case of State vs. Mr. and Mrs. John Sanders, charge with felonious assault, which was to have been tried in Justice of the Peace Son's court, July 29, was continued by the state until Aug 7 as Prosecuting attorney Burgess was busy in another case Thursday. - Back of Stone | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Online Newspapers Census MO Marriage Records Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| SANDERS, Kenneth Leon | July 24, 1921 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 2, 1927 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Son of John and Hattie Sanders" - Research Note: Son of John Sanders and Hattie Blythe. - Cassville Republican, Oct. 6, 1927 - DEATH OF DIPHTHERIA: Kenneth, little six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Sanders of Shell Knob, died Sunday, October 2, of diphtheria, having been sick for a week of more. Isaac Epperly and Frank Kimball came to Cassville Sunday afternoon to make arrangements for the burial which was made under the direction of the Horine Funeral Service. Funeral services for the little fellow were held Monday afternoon. Every precaution was taken to prevent spread of the disease. The family had been under quarantine. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Sanders and family sympathize with them in the loss of their little son. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Death Certificate Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SANDERS, Leon | Apr. 16, 1924 | Aug. 21, 1924 | Research Note: Son of Roy and Grace (Plummer) Sanders. - Another Photo | Transcription Note Penny Cooper Bailey Photo Jay Trace |
| SANDERS, Leota | Sept. 7, 1925 | Oct. 26, 1925 | Research Note: Daughter of Roy and Grace (Plummer) Sanders. | Transcription Note Penny Cooper Bailey Photo Jay Trace |
| SANDERS, Roy | Aug. 16, 1904 | Dec. 21, 1979 | Research Note: He was a son of John and Hattie (Blythe) Sanders and his wife was Grace Plummer. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SANDERS, Ruth (HARDMAN) | Sept. 23, 1913 | Feb. 10, 1995 | SSW: Albert - Research Note: Daughter of John Thomas Hardman and Sarah Alice Britton. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SANDERS, Veral W. | June 25, 1922 | Sept. 11, 1922 | Research Note: Son of Roy and Grace (Plummer) Sanders | Transcription Note Penny Cooper Bailey Photo Jay Trace |
| SANDERS, Walter L. | Mar. 8, 1902 Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 29, 1917 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of John and Hattie (Blythe) Sanders. His death certificate gives his birth as Feb. 28, 1901 and death date Oct. 27, 1917. Lula Pearl of Shell Knob, MO was the informant. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SAPP, Beulah Lenora | July 19, 1923 Stella, Newton Co., MO |
Aug. 19, 2015 TX |
SSW: William Erskin - Inscription: "Married Dec. 23, 1944" - Research Note: Daughter of Harlon Columbus Bible and Ocie Mae Maples. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband William Erskin Sapp, her brother Bill Bible and son-in-law Thomas Schroeder. Lenora and Erskin raised their three children in Delhi, California where they owned and operated a service station. After retiring they began their RV life and enjoyed traveling across the US. Erskin passed away in 1996, in their favorite little town, Shell Knob, Missouri. Lenora came to live with her daughter Linda and Bob Speetzen in Texas in 2002. For the past few years she has lived at Granite Mesa Nursing home in Marble Falls and Windchime At The Village in Kingsland, Texas. Where her very favorite things in life were the visits from family, friends and especially children. - Back of Stone | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Fohn Funeral Home Census Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| SAPP, William Erskin | Oct. 22, 1919 Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 29, 1996 | SSW: Lenora - Inscription: "Married Dec. 23, 1944" - Research Note: Son of Eldon Sapp and Susie Atchison. - Back of Stone - Military Stone - Inscription: "Machinist's Mate First Class, US NAVY W W II" | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| SCHOOLER, Douglas Allen | June 14, 1963 | Jan. 24, 1991 | Inscription: "In Loving Memory" - Research Note: 1995 Phone and Address Directory gives Doug A. Schooler, Shell Knob, MO with wife Janine. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Directory Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SCOTT, Meta (SCHMIDT) | July 22, 1922 Creedmoor, TX |
Apr. 19, 2014 At Home, Thomas Hollow, Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Photo of double stone at findagrave.com, SSW: Robert. - She was the daughter of Robert and Telka (Koehler) Schmidt. She was united in marriage to Robert C. Scott in September 1945, in Uhland, Texas; he preceded her in death in 1983. They lived in Austin, Texas until May of 1980 when they moved to Shell Knob, to make their home. Meta was an avid gardener, known far and wide for her lake patio full of flowers every summer. She was a founding member of the SOLO's (Society Of Lively Oldsters) in Shell Knob. It was through SOLO's she met Karl Koos, who was a large part of her life for twenty years until his passing in 2005. In 2007 she moved to Thomas Hollow to be near her family. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Elroy Schmidt, Robert Schmidt, and Weldon Schmidt, and one sister, Vera Schuenemann. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| SCOTT, Robert C. | Mar. 21, 1922 | Oct. 29, 1983 | Inscription: "SGT US ARMY WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Photo of double stone at findagrave.com, SSW: Meta. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Note Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SCRITCHFIELD, Gladys Margaret (OUSSANI) | Sept. 12, 1941 NY |
Dec. 10, 1988 | SSW: Jimmie W. - Inscription: "Wed June 13, 1962" - Research Note: Daughter of Leonard Joseph Oussani and Margaret Loretta Zinchalk, both born NY. Gladys M. Oussani, age 20, married Jimmie W. Scritchfield, age 18, on June 3, 1962 in Monterey, CA. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey CA Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SCRITCHFIELD, Harold J. | Apr. 26, 1925 Racine, Newton Co., MO |
Aug. 11, 2006 Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
SSW: Mary E. - Inscription: "Married Apr. 4, 1942" - Military stone inscription: "MSC US ARMY - WW II, KOREA, VIETNAM" - Research Note: He was a son of Ward Lyman and Grace Inez (Murray) Scritchfield. On April 4, 1942, in Joplin, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Mary E. Burkhart, who passed away on December 15, 1995. Harold went to school in Racine, Missouri and finished his education in the military. He resided in California for a while and worked in canneries. He spent most of his life in the United States Army, retiring June 30, 1965, as Master Sergeant. After his retirement Harold was employed with Cessna Aircraft in Wichita, Kansas. In 1978, he moved from Derby, Kansas, to Shell Knob, Missouri, remaining there until 1999, when he moved to Seneca. He was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. - Military Stone | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Cassville Democrat Online Obit Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| SCRITCHFIELD, Jimmie W. | June 7, 1943 | No Date | SSW: Gladys Margaret - Inscription: "Wed June 13, 1962" - Research Note: Son of Harold J. Scritchfield and Mary E. Burkhart. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Father's Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SCRTICHFIELD, Mary Elizabeth (BURKHART) | Mar. 11, 1925 Seneca, Newton Co., MO |
Dec. 15, 1995 MO |
SSW: Harold J. - Inscription: "Married Apr. 4, 1942" - Research Note: Daughter of Jesse J. Burkhart and Lou Ada Riggs. Mary Elizabeth Burkhart married Harold J. Scritchfield on Apr. 4, 1942 in Joplin, Jasper Co., MO. Ada Burkhart, mother of Mary, and Mrs. Ward Scritchfield, mother of Harold, gave consent. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey SS Claims Index MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SHAFFER, John Darrell Jr. | Oct. 11, 1928 Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO |
Dec. 1, 2000 Carroll Regional Medical Center Berryville, Carroll Co., AR |
Research Note: John Darrell Shaffer Jr., 72, of Shell Knob, died December 1 at Carroll Regional Medical Center in Berryville, Arkansas, from injuries sustained in a traffic accident. Mr. Shaffer was born October 11, 1928, in Kansas City, the son of John Darrell and Myrtle Kathryn (Cocke) Shaffer Sr. He had been in the gas pipeline business and moved to Shell Knob from Raytown in 1984 after selling the business. He built the Viola Country Store, Mobile Home, and RV Park, which he operated until 1990. He was a Presbyterian. He was married to Velda Shaffer, and she preceded him in death. He was married to Jane Shaffer, and she preceded him in death. Survivors include one son, John Shaffer III of Shell Knob; one daughter, Kathy Sole of Kansas City; three brothers, Robert Shaffer of Liberty, Roy Shaffer of Raymore, and Bill Shaffer of Kansas City; one sister, Ellen Hardin of Blue Springs; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 6, at Williamson Chapel in Shell Knob. Burial will be in Painter Cemetery in Shell Knob under the direction of Williamson Funeral Home of Shell Knob. | Monett Times Dec. 4, 2000 Mary Homesley Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Obit Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| SHAFFER, John Darrell III | July 27, 1952 Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO |
July 18, 2005 | Research Note: John Darrell Shaffer III, 52, of Shell Knob, died July 18 from injuries sustained in a plane crash. Mr. Shaffer was born July 27, 1952, in Kansas City, the son of John Shaffer Jr. and Velda (Nagles) Shaffer. He was a graduate of Park Hill High School in Kansas City and attended Maryville College for two years. He owned a pipeline business in Kansas City with his father. He moved to Shell Knob and built Viola Country Store and Mobile Home Park. He was vice president for Gas Distributions Contractors in Aurora for 16 years before purchasing North American Marine Industries in Lampe in 2002. He was a member of Shell Knob Central Crossing Masonic Lodge 674 and Shell Knob Shrine Club. He married Vickie Rogers on December 3, 1988, in Shell Knob. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| SHAFFER, Velda Jean (NAGLES) | June 12, 1932 Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO |
May 2, 1992 | Research Note: Daughter of Corbet A. Nagles and Naomi M. Leftwich. Wife of John Darrell Shaffer, Jr. John D. Shaffer, Jr. married Velda Jean Nagles on Jan. 24, 1952 in Jackson Co., MO. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey SS Claims Index MO Marriage Records IL Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SHAUGHNESSY, Gertrude "Ann" (KUTKA) (GEORGE) | Mar. 1, 1937 | June 8, 2014 Forsyth, MO |
Research Note: Photo of temporary marker at findagrave.com. - Gertrude "Ann" Shaughnessy, 77, a convenience store manager, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2014. Burial will be in Painter Cemetery, Shell Knob. There will be no visitation. Wife of John James Shaugnessy. - Gertrude Anna Kutka first married Mitton Ernest George on Apr. 2, 1955 in Cook Co., IL. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| SHAUGHNESSY, John James | Mar. 1, 1937 Chicago, Cook Co., IL |
Jan. 18, 2017 Reeds Springs, Stone Co., MO |
Research Note: Photo of temporary marker at findagrave.com. - He was the son of John O'Shaughnessy and Ann Marie (Hartley) O'Shaughnessy. John entered into rest on January 18, 2017 in Reeds Spring, Missouri at the age of 77 years. John married Gertrude Ann Kutka on Oct. 15, 1960 in Chicago, Ill. They had celebrated fifty-three years together before her passing away on June 8, 2014. John had worked as a dock worker for a freight consolidation company in Chicago, Illinois. John and Ann had moved to Springfield, Missouri and then down to the Forsyth area about sixteen years ago. He was owner and operator of a small motel in Forsyth. He was preceded in death by his wife Ann Shaughnessy; two children, Joseph Shaughnessy and Virginia (Shaughnessy) Bartusch, his parents John and Ann Marie O’Shaughnessy; his siblings Joseph, Tommy, Mary, Marge, Billy, Mike and Edward. | Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| SHEETS, Joanna Ruth (JAMES) | May 22, 1933 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
June 27, 2016 Mercy Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: John Carl - Inscription: "Married May 29, 1954" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Troy "Slats" and Ruby (Hardman) James. On May 29, 1954 in Independence, Missouri she was united in marriage to John Carl Sheets, who preceded her in death on March 17, 2003. Also preceding her in death were her parents and one daughter, Sharon Sparkman. JoAnna received her education in Shell Knob and graduated from Cassville High School. For several years she lived in Kansas City, Missouri where she was employed for Merriam Lab and also Johnson and Johnson. Forty-two years ago she moved from Kansas City to Shell Knob to make her home. - Back of Stone - Another Photo - Another Photo | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| SHEETS, John Carl | Jan. 4, 1930 Holt, MO |
Mar. 17, 2003 St. John's Regional Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Joanna Ruth - Inscription: "Married May 29, 1954" - Research Note: John Carl Sheets, 73, of Shell Knob, died March 17 at St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield. Mr. Sheets was born January 4, 1930, in Holt, the son of Emmett and Opal (Taylor) Sheets. He worked for the Gas Service Company in Kansas City as a heavy equipment operator until 1973 when he retired and moved to Shell Knob. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Lowry City, and a member of the Scottish Rite, Ararat Shrine in Kansas City. He was also a farmer and carpenter. He married Joanna James on May 29, 1954, in Independence, and she survives. Additional survivors include one son, of Concordia; one daughter, of Shell Knob; two brothers, Herbert Sheets of Cleveland, Missouri, and Fred Sheets of Drexel; two sisters, Zella Hare of Lee's Summit and Verna Smith of Blue Springs; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 21, at the First Baptist Church in Shell Knob with Brother Wayne Write and Rev. Bob Gaddis officiating. Burial will be in Painter Cemetery in Shell Knob under the direction of Williamson Funeral Home of Shell Knob. - Back of Stone - Another Photo - Another Photo | Photos Jay Trace Monett Times, Dec. 2000 Donna Cooper |
| SHORTELL, Raymond John | Apr. 24, 1923 Des Moines, Polk Co., IA |
Oct. 2, 1993 | Inscription: "US NAVY" - Research Note: Son of Edward Elmer Shortell and Albina R. Mixa. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SIKES, William A. | May. 13, 1889 | Aug. 20, 1898 | Inscription: "Son of G. W. and M. E. Sikes - Aged 9 yr., 3 mo., 7 da." - Research Note: Son of George Washington Sikes and Mary Elizabeth Painter. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Note Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace Note Donna Cooper |
| SMITH, Alma May | Nov. 11, 1910 | Mar. 29, 1911 | Research Note: Daughter of John Samuel Smith and Martha Adeline James. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Note Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SMITH, John Samuel | May 12, 1886 Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 21, 1971 Jay, Delaware Co., OK |
SSW: Martha A. - Research Note: Son of John Albert Smith and Sarah Ann "Sally" Hall. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SMITH, Martha A. (JAMES) | Aug. 15, 1894 Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 24, 1987 Henryetta, Okmulgee Co., OK |
SSW: John S. - Research Note: Daughter of James William Smith and Matilda Ellen Mort, both buried at Painter Cemetery. J. S. Smith, age 22, married M. A. James, age 15, on Sept. 28, 1909 in Barry Co., MO. J. W. James, father of Martha, gave consent. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SPARKMAN, Sharon Kay (SHEETS) | June 9, 1952 Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO |
Sept. 24, 2015 Mercy Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of John Carl and Joanna (James) Sheets. On September 2, 2003, she was united in marriage to James Sparkman. Preceding her in death was her father, John Carl Sheets. Sharon grew up and received her education in Kansas City, Missouri. She was a homemaker and in 1985, she moved to Shell Knob, Missouri to make her home. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| STEVENSON, Eva M. | Apr. 1, 1917 | Feb. 7, 1999 | SSW: S. Ray | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Photo Jay Trace |
| STEVENSON, Samuel Ray | July 26, 1903 Ringgold Co., IA |
Feb. 13, 1994 MO |
SSW: Eva M. - Research Note: Son of Byron John Stevenson and Cora Olive Steen. He first married Ethel Olivia Joseph. She second married Raymond Guy Short. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census IA Birth Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| STEVER, Rena (JAMES) | Aug. 17, 1899 | Nov. 18, 1994 | SSW: Virgil - Research Note: Daughter of Francis Asbury and Nancy (Epperly) James. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| STEVER, Virgil Thomas | Oct. 15, 1896 Mano, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 20, 1957 Shell Knob Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Rena - Research Note: His death certificate reads that his wife was Rena James. His father was George Stever and his mother was Belle Frances Humphry. Rena Stever was the informant. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Dec. 26, 1918 - Virgil Stever of Mano has been honorably discharged from the military service and reached Cassville Monday night on his way home. He was at Camp McArthur, Waco, Texas, and had also been at Camp Grant. - Military Stone - Inscription: "MISSOURI PVT CO E 161 DEPOT BRIGADE WORLD WAR I" | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| STEWART, Ermal Leroy "Stu" | May 10, 1916 MO |
Apr. 10, 1990 | SSW: Mary E. - Research Note: Son of Royal Stewart and Mary N. Price. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| STEWART, Mary Elizabeth (ALSUP) | Mar. 13, 1926 Howell Co., MO |
Nov. 2, 2009 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: She was a daughter of Lewis Elmer and Elsie Mae (Hale) Alsup. On May 1, 1948, in Kansas City, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Ermal Leroy "Stu" Stewart, who preceded her in death on April 10, 1990. Mary grew up near Willow Springs, Missouri, where she received her education and graduated from high school. She resided much of her life in Kansas City. The family moved to Shell Knob in 1967, where they owned and operated Hardman Hollow Resort and then Hillcrest Resort. | Barry Co. Advertiser Nov. 4, 2009 Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| STOCKTON, Christina | No Date | Sept. 23, 1986 | Research Note: Infant. The 1986 date was posted as birthdate - more than likely it is the date of death, so it was changed to read as a death date. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Photo Jay Trace Note Donna Cooper |
| TAYLOR, Samuel Zebedee | Dec. 4, 1865 | July 28, 1913 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Jordon Taylor and Sarah (Johnson) (Hendrix) (Taylor) Page. - August 7, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO - Shell Knob News: S. Z. Taylor died Sunday, July 28th, at Eli Cooper's where he was at work, of inflammation of the bowels caused by a rupture of long standing. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn his loss. He was buried in the Painter Cemetery. - Samuel Z. Taylor married Mildy James on Sept. 2, 1888 in Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO. His wife was Armilda Harriett James. She remarried at the age of 73 to William F. Kinder in July 1946. Buried at Oak Park Cemetery, Chandler, Lincoln Co., OK under Taylor. - September 9, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Shell Knob News: Will Burris and Zeb Taylor are hilarious over a couple of boys. - Saturday, March 19, 1904, Cassville Democrat - Shell Knob News: Zeb Taylor wears a large smile over the arrival of a brand new girl at his house. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Online Newspapers Donna Cooper Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| TAYLOR, Sarah M. | Aug. 6, 1891 | May 5, 1909 | Inscription: "Dau. of S. Z. and Armilda Taylor" - Research Note: Daughter of Samuel Z. Taylor and Armilda Harriett James. The obit reads that she was buried in Clark Cemetery which is incorrect. Her stone is in Painter. - June 5, 1909, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Shell Knob News: Died at home near here, Sarah M. Taylor aged about 16 years. She was the oldest daughter of Zeb Taylor. Her remains were laid to rest in the Clark Cemetery. We sympathize with the relatives in their bereavement. - Another Photo | Online Newspapers Donna Cooper Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Photos Jay Trace |
| TAYLOR, Vergie | 1907 | 1912 | Inscription: "Dau. of S. Z. and Armilda Taylor" - Research Note: Daughter of Samuel Z. Taylor and Armilda Harriett James. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Note Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| THOMAS, Lyndia Mae (HOLMDEN) | Feb. 11, 1910 | May 17, 1985 | SSW: Ollie Mack - Inscription: "Wed Mar. 13, 1927" - Research Note: Daughter of Richard J. Holmden born Ireland and Lydia Ann Shirley born IN. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| THOMAS, Ollie Mack | Mar. 21, 1908 | Feb. 10, 1985 | SSW: Lydia Mae - Inscription: "Wed Mar. 13, 1927" - Research Note: Son of Elmer Addis and Hazel F. Thomas. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| THURMAN, Dona (BROCK) | Oct. 10, 1897 | Oct. 24, 1921 | Research Note: Daughter of Amos James Brock and Barbara Jane Ledgerwood. Married Lawrence Alonzo Thurman on May 12, 1917, divorced. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| THURMAN, Norma Lee (MOORE) | May 15, 1926 Olathe, KS |
Sept. 15, 2018 Cassville Health Care, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Walter and Opal (Hoffman) Moore. On March 16, 1946 in Olathe, Kansas she was united in marriage to Roy Leonard Thurman, who preceded her in death on June 3, 2013. Also preceding her in death were her parents. Norma graduated from high school in Kansas. For several years she was a ticket clerk for the railroad in Kansas City, from which she retired. After their retirement she and Roy moved to Mano, Missouri before moving to Shell Knob twenty-two years ago. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| THURMAN, Roy Leonard | Aug. 30, 1924 Turner, Wyandotte Co., KS |
June 3, 2013 At Home, Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Claude and Hettie (Hale) Thurman. On March 16, 1946, in Olathe, Kansas, he was united in marriage to Norma Lee Moore. Preceding him in death were his parents and two brothers, Homer Thurman and Junior Thurman. Roy grew up in Turner, Kansas where he received his education. During the Korean War, he served in the United States Marine Corp from November 14, 1950, until January 27, 1952 and had also served during World War II. For several years he was a postal clerk for the United States Railway Mail Service. Upon his retirement he moved from Kansas to Mano, Missouri and sixteen years ago made his home in Shell Knob, Missouri. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| TORO, Elizabeth Mae | Aug. 28, 1929 | Jan. 11, 2009 | Inscription: "Let The Son Shine In Your Heart" | Photo Jay Trace |
| TUDOR, Dorothy "Dottie" B. (BECK) | Jan. 16, 1921 Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO |
July 10, 2010 Overland Park, Johnson Co., KS |
Research Note: She was a daughter of Frank Carter Beck and Julia (Wishropp) Beck. She was a Hydrologic Technician for the U.S. National Weather Service in Kansas City before retiring to Table Rock Lake in Shell Knob, Missouri, in 1980. She married Patrick Tudor May 8, 1948, in Kansas City, Missouri. He died July 24, 1988. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Carter Beck, Jr. and a sister Ruth Beck. - Plot Headstone | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Fohn Funeral Home, Online Obit Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| TUDOR, Patrick Arthur | Mar. 17, 1917 Independence, Jackson Co., MO |
July 24, 1988 | Research Note: Son of Clarence A. Tudor and Ann Agnes Bloom. Patrick Arthur Tudor, age 22, married Helen Mary Czarlinsky, age 22, on Mar. 12, 1937 in Clay Co., MO. He was divorced in the 1940 census. Enlisted in the Air Corps on Apr. 19, 1941. Patrick A. Tudor, age 31, married Dorothy F. Beck, age 27, on May 1, 1948 in Jackson Co., MO. - Plot Headstone | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey SS Claims Index MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| TUMMONS, Carl E. | Oct. 10, 1942 | Nov. 3, 2000 | SSW: Sandi J. - Inscription: "Married Mar. 30, 1967" - Research Note: Son of Ordon Eugene Tummons and Nannie Jaynes. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Brother's Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| TUMMONS, Ellen Elizabeth | June 14, 1941 Mannheim, Germany |
Aug. 10, 1996 | SSW: Ordon O. - Inscription: "Married April 14, 1961" | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Photo Jay Trace |
| TUMMONS, Ordon "Sonny" Oliver | Sept. 29, 1939 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
June 30, 2014 At Home, Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Ellen E. - Inscription: "Married April 14, 1961" - Research Note: He was the son of Ordon Eugene and Nannie (Jaynes) Tummons. On April 14, 1961, he was united in marriage to Ellen, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his parents; one brother, Carl Tummons and step-mother, Dora Ann "Dodie" Tummons. Sonny, as most people knew him, received his education in Ft. Smith Arkansas, where he graduated from high school. He then enlisted in the United States Army and later the United States Air Force, from which he retired. After his retirement he worked for Church's Chicken and in 1996 he moved to Shell Knob to make his home. He was an active member of VFW Post 2203. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Photo Jay Trace |
| TUMMONS, Sandi J. | Nov. 17, 1947 | No Date | SSW: Carl E. - Inscription: "Married Mar. 30, 1967" | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Photo Jay Trace |
| TURNER, Elmer Douglas | May 7, 1923 Appanoose Co., IA |
Aug. 3, 1996 MO |
Inscription: "GM3 US NAVY, WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Son of William Douglas Turner and Elizabeth Lucille Miller. Elmer D. Turner, age 43, married Muriel A. Ruthrauff, age 39, on July 9, 1966 in Riverside, CA. Divorced in Dec. 1967 in Riverside Co., CA. Elmer Douglas Turner married Jennie Ellen Miller on Dec. 1, 1975 in Clark Co., NV. Researchers say he was also married to Peggy Geraldine (Logan) James buried at Mt. Vernon Memorial Park in Fair Oaks, Sacramento Co., CA. Died 1999. | Transcription Penny Cooper Bailey Census CA Marriage Index CA Divorce Index NV Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
