Pierce Cemetery
AKA: Twin Valley
Barry Co., MO
SSW = Shares Stone With
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HENSON, Darrell W. | Sept. 2, 1939 | No Date | SSW: Melba J. - Research Note: Son of Alvin Arthur Henson and Frances Esie Starkey. | Census Phyllis Long Headstone Diana Cope |
| HENSON, Melba J. (WREN) | Nov. 19, 1942 | No Date | SSW: Darrell | Headstone Diana Cope |
| HENSON, Michael Wayne | Nov. 4, 1969 Stella, Newton Co., MO |
June 20, 2008 Berryville, St. John's Hosp., Berryville, Carroll Co., AR |
Research Note: Cassville, MO resident. He was the son of Darrell Henson and Melba (Wren) (Smith) Henson. Michael received his education in Cassville, Missouri. He worked as a roofer and loved sports. He was a member of Twin Valley Baptist Church. | Monett Times Jay Trace |
| PIERCE, Alberta Gerry | May 29, 1889 MO |
Apr. 25, 1969 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: George and Marvin - Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: Resident of Shell Knob, MO. Parents not named on the death certificate. Mrs. Beulah Royce of Elmwood Park, IL was the informant on the death certificate. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace Headstone Diana Cope |
| PIERCE, Benjamin Franklin | Mar. 13, 1842 Lynn Co., MO |
Jan. 8, 1916 Mineral Springs Twp., Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Sarah E. - Research Note: He is listed as B. F. on the stone. During the Civil War, he served in Co F, 23rd MO Vol Inf. His death certificate has birth date as Mar. 13, 1846. He was widowed and a farmer and a son of James Madison Pierce and Telitha C. (Merrick) Pierce, both born in OK. J. D. Pierce of Bullington, IA was the informant. - January 13, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - B. F. Pierce Dead: B. F. Pierce who for the past fifteen years has lived east of Mineral Springs on the Cassville and Shell Knob road, died Saturday, January 8, following a brief illness. He was between 75 and 80 years old and until a very short time ago had been in fair health. Mr. Pierce came to this county from North Missouri some fifteen years ago. He had been an attorney at law and practiced that profession for a number of years before moving to this county. He had severed as prosecuting attorney of the county where he lived before moving from the north part of the state. He had always taken an active part in public affairs. While of a ___ eccentric disposition, he was a good citizen and was very much devoted to this home. He was buried Sunday, beside his wife who died about two years ago, in the family cemetery on the home place. He leaves five sons and two daughters. Only one of the sons and one daughter live here. The daughter is Mrs. Orville Riddle of near Mineral Springs. We are informed that Mr. Pierce was Prosecuting attorney of Sullivan County at the time the Taylor brothers were charge with the murder of the Meeks family. He assisted in the prosecution of this famous case at Carrollton where it was taken upon a change of venue. It was only a short time after this strenuous trial until Mr. Pierce's health failed and he came to Ozark county. He regained his health and remained here. | Photo Jay Trace Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| PIERCE, George Edward | Dec. 5, 1887 Browning, MO |
Jan. 2, 1958 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Alberta and Marvin - Inscription: "Father" - Research Note: Son of Benjamin F. Pierce and Sarah E. Jones. His wife was Alberta Pierce and she was the informant on the death certificate. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, June 5, 1919 - George Pierce, east of Cassville, is another home boy who has retuned safely from France. George arrived Friday. - Military Stone - Inscription: "Sgt HQ DET 5 - Grand Div TC WWI" - Another Photo | Death Certificate Online Newspapers SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace Headstone Diana Cope |
| PIERCE, Marvin F. | Oct. 31, 1912 | Apr. 4, 1913 | Inscription: "Son" - SSW: George and Alberta - Another Photo | Photo Jay Trace Headstone Diana Cope |
| PIERCE, Sarah Elizabeth (JONES) | Jan. 15, 1841 | Sept. 4, 1913 Mineral Springs Twp., Barry Co., MO |
SSW: B. F. - Research Note: #1. Cassville Republican, September 11, 1913 - Mineral Springs News: Mrs. B. F. Pierce died at her home Thursday evening about 8:30 p.m. Her body was laid to rest in the family cemetery near the home Friday evening. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved relatives. - Same Paper #2. Mrs. B. F. Peirce [Pierce] who for a number of years has resided about 8 miles east of town died Thursday evening of last week, age 80 years. Some weeks ago she had a stroke of paralysis and with her advanced age she weakened rapidly. Thursday she fell and her injuries sustained hastened her death within a short time. She was the wife of B. F. Peirce [Pierce] an influential citizen in the community in which he resides. - Same Paper #3. J. D. Pierce of Bullington, Ia., came in Friday to attend the funeral of his mother who died Thursday of last week. | Photo Jay Trace On Line Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| STOCKTON, Judy Kay (MAHURIN) | May 9, 1947 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 21, 2008 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Larry - Inscription: "Married June 10, 1966" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Marshall and Gladys (Killman) Mahurin. She married Larry Max Stockton on June 10, 1966, in Monett, and he preceded her in death August 3, 1998. She was preceded in death by one sister, Naomi Sooter. - Back of Stone - Inscription: "Our Children - Larry, Jeff, Brian, Becky, Jarod" | Monett Times Photos Jay Trace |
| STOCKTON, Larry Max | Apr. 1, 1946 Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 3, 1998 | SSW: Judy - Inscription: "Married June 10, 1966" - Research Note: Son of Wesley Ebert Stockton and Eva Lena Erwin, both buried at Mineral Springs Cemetery. - Back of Stone - Inscription: "Our Children - Larry, Jeff, Brian, Becky, Jarod" | Note Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| UNMARKED ROCK | No Date | No Date | No Data | Photo Jay Trace |
