Purdy Cemetery
Barry Co., MO
Surnames E - G
SSW = Shares Stone With
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARDS, George Amos | Dec. 27, 1908 MO |
Jan. 15, 1980 MO |
SSW: Tina Faye - Inscription: "Married Dec. 14, 1929" - Research Note: Son of James M. Edwards and Mary E. Carney. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| EDWARDS, James Franklin | Mar. 25, 1933 | Mar. 1, 1987 | SSW: Mary Lou - Research Note: Son of George Amos Edwards and Tina Faye Smith. - Back of Stone | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| EDWARDS, James Monroe | Aug. 18, 1867 Decatur, IL |
Dec. 1, 1930 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Mary E. - Research Note: Son of J. Edwards and mother's maiden name was Westmoreland, both born KY. His wife was Mary Emma and she was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| EDWARDS, Mary Emma (CARNEY) | Dec. 17, 1870 MO |
Oct. 5, 1948 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: James Monroe - Research Note: Daughter of John A. Carney and Martha E. Lamar. Amos Edwards of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - April 8, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Harry Carney who was recently shot and killed in the west was a son of John Carney of Anderson, Mo., and a brother of Mrs. J. M. Edwards of Purdy, Amos Carney of Lawrence County, Homer of Joplin, Leonard and Marion of San Francisco, Fred of El Paso, Tex., Efton of McDonald County and Raymond, Lewis and Gladys at home. | Death Certificate Census Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| EDWARDS, Mary Lou | Mar. 4, 1946 | No Date | SSW: James F. - Back of Stone | Photo Jay Trace |
| EDWARDS, Tina Faye (SMITH) (FARMER) | Nov. 17, 1912 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 25, 1999 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: George Amos - Inscription: "Married Dec. 14, 1929" - Research Note: Daughter of Thurman Oliver and Lula Ann (Oakes) Smith. She married Amos Edwards on Dec. 14, 1929, in Bentonville, Benton County, AR, he preceded her in death Jan. 15, 1980. She married Fred Farmer on Nov. 13, 1982, Purdy, Barry Co., MO, he preceded her in death Apr. 19, 1999. | Monett Times Diana Cope Photo Jay Trace |
| ELGIN, Ida I. (HURD) (STEPHENS) | Oct. 15, 1903 Burlington, Alfalfa Co., OK |
Feb. 22, 1990 Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO |
SSW: Roy C. - Research Note: Daughter of Harry Hurd and Tressie Burrill. She is listed as divorced in the - 1930 Census, Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS - living with her parents as Iva/Ida I. Hurd. - 1940 Census, Butterfield, Barry Co., Missouri - Roy Elgin, age 55; Rex Elgin, age 13; Grace Stephens, age 8, stepdaughter. | SS Claims Index Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELGIN, Rex E. | Aug. 3, 1926 KS |
Oct. 12, 1967 IL |
Research Note: Son of Roy C. Elgin and his first wife Cora Price. Researchers say his wife was Lucille (Roller) (Elgin) Hoffman. Born 1928, died 1982. Daughter of Perry A. Roller and Chloe Stone. SS Claims Index: June 1946: Name listed as LUCILLE ROLLER; Feb. 1968: Name listed as LUCILLE ROLLER ELGIN; Apr. 1971: Name listed as LUCILLE ROL HOFFMAN; Jan. 1988: Name listed as LUCILLE HOFFMAN - Military Stone - Inscription: "MISSOURI CPL US ARMY AIR FORCES WORLD WAR II" | Census SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELGIN, Roy Carver | Jan. 15, 1885 Jewell Co., KS |
Aug. 20, 1959 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Ida I. - Research Note: He was a school custodian. Son of Thomas Carver Elgin and Celestia Jane Lewis. His wife was Ida and she was the informant on the death certificate. - His first wife was Cora Price. Roy was listed as widowed in the 1930 Census, with his children. His second wife was Ida I. Hurd. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELLIOTT, Lydia A. | Abt. 1834 | May 16, 1896 | Inscription: "Wife of Edward Elliott - Aged 62 Yrs 22 Ds" - Research Note: Cassville Republican, Thursday, May 21, 1896 - Purdy News: The wife of a Mr. Elliott, late of Ohio, died here Friday night. The remains were buried Sunday. The relatives have the sympathy of the community in that sad bereavement. | Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELLISON, Eliza J. (BAKER) | Jan. 17, 1845 IN |
Aug. 18, 1919 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate states that Frank Baker, born in NY, was her father. She died from the effects of dropsy. Giles Ellison gave the information. - Giles Ellison married Eliza Baker on Aug. 10, 1865 in Laporte, IN. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper IN Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ELLISON, Giles | Nov. 6, 1832 PA |
Mar. 3, 1921 MO |
Research Note: Son of Samuel Ellison and Catherine Bailey. His wife was Eliza J. Baker. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ENGLAND, Amelia O. (WILLIAMS) | Apr. 3, 1839 | Jan. 27, 1890 | Research Note: Researchers giver her name as her name Amelia Angeline Owen Hunt. Daughter Ida (England) Lane is buried at Purdy Cemetery and her death certificate gives Edward England and Amelia Williams as her parents. Wife of Edward William England. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ENGLAND, Edward Francis | Aug. 27, 1872 KY |
Aug. 29, 1911 MO |
Research Note: Son of Edward William and Amelia Angeline England. See Mrs. Amelia O. England. His wife was Lillie A. Burchett. - Cassville Republican, Sept. 7, 1911 - Purdy Loses Excellent Citizen by Death: Edward England of Purdy who died last week after a several week's illness of typhoid fever was one of the prominent young farmers of this county. Through hard work and good business management he had begun to be recognized as a promising young farmer. He was born 39 years ago and lived the most if not all of his life about Purdy. His father having died when he and his brothers were but little boys they were raised by William Morris then a well known citizen of this county. At his death his home was the old Jasper Fly farm adjoining Purdy on the south. He and brother, John, had recently bought the old Morris farm just north of Purdy. In the midst of all his plans for the improvement of his already valuable farms he was stricken down with typhoid fever. He leaves a widow and four children. John, Joe and George England of Mineral Springs are brothers of the deceased and Mrs. Sheridan Lane and Mrs. D. R. Lewis are sisters. - Plot Stone | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ENGLAND, Edward William | June 30, 1840 VA |
Feb. 3, 1890 | Research Note: His wife was Amelia Angeline Owen Hunt or Williams. Researchers say he was the son of William England and Sultana/Sarah Myrick. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ENGLAND, John Wesley | Dec. 20, 1875 KY |
Dec. 13, 1963 Cassville Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Maggie - Research Note: Son of Edward England and Anne Hunt aka Amelia Angeline Owen Hunt. (See Mrs. Amelia O. England. Mrs. Bill Bryant of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - August 24, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican - The lighting during the rain storm Monday morning did considerable damage in this county so far as reports have been received. John England of Mineral Springs had a barn burned on the old Reno farm on Rock House Creek. There were about $200 worth of hay in the barn and all was burned. A residence of a Mr. Brooks at Purdy was struck and badly torn up but not burned. Mrs. Brooks was severely shocked but no one was killed. Morris Bayless northwest of Cassville had a good yearling heifer killed. - September 30, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Mineral Springs News: Frank Reno and mother and Miss Gladys England spent Sunday with John England and family. | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ENGLAND, Lillie A. (BURCHETT) | Nov. 3, 1878 | Aug. 5, 1961 | Research Note: Daughter of Hiram Emerson Burchett and Serilda Jane Long. Edward F. England, age 22, married Lillie A. Burchett, age 17, on June 7, 1896 in Barry Co., MO. H. M. Burchett, father of Lillie, gave consent. - Plot Stone | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ENGLAND, Maggie Effie (RENO) | Nov. 5, 1877 New Castle, PA |
May 24, 1965 Cassville Hosp., Cassville ,Barry Co., MO |
SSW: John Wesley - Research Note: Daughter of Benjamin Reno and Mary Parks. John W. England, age 22, married Maggie Reno, age 22, on Oct. 22, 1899 in Purdy, Barry Co., MO. - July 15, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Mineral Springs News: Mrs. John England spent Tuesday of last week with her mother, Mrs. Reno. | SS Claims Index Death Certificate Online Newspapers MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ENGLAND, William Edward "Bill" | Apr. 9, 1903 Stone Co., MO |
Jan. 11, 1959 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the county assessor. Son of John England and Maggie Reno. His wife was Edith Orem and she was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ERWIN, Alvah Lee "Shorty" | June 28, 1913 McLean Co., TX |
Oct. 12, 1969 At Home, Rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Lillian H. - Research Note: Son of Richard "Dick" Maxwell Erwin and Hattie Inez McClelland. His wife Lillian was the informant on the death certificate. | TX Birth Certificate Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ERWIN, Lillian Haynes (PAXTON) (SHEPHERD) | Sept. 23, 1912 Elida, Roosevelt Co. NM |
Mar. 19, 2004 Lacoba Nursing Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Alvah Lee - Research Note: She was the daughter of Annie Laurie Pelton and Joseph Lee Paxton. She married Shorty Erwin on Aug. 24, 1932. She next married Clarence Shepherd on May 4, 1976. Both preceded her, as well as son JR Erwin; siblings: Iva Leahy, Fannie Walker, Hearst Paxton. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Her last years were spent as a resident of Lacoba Homes. She served as a Sunday school teacher for many years at the First Baptist Church. She was instrumental in the early beginnings of the Community Building. She was president of the Purdy Senior Citizens Club for many years, and a member of the Eastern Star where she held an office for several years. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ESTES, Catherine Elizabeth (SLOAN) | July 24, 1913 Marionville, Lawrence Co., MO |
Jan. 5, 2000 Monett Health Care Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Harold Wiley - Research Note: She was the daughter of John M. and Martha M. (Short) Sloan. She was retired from the Purdy R-2 school district as secretary/bookkeeper, and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Purdy. She married Harold W. Estes on November 23, 1932, in Branson, and he preceded her in death December 27, 1998. She was preceded in death by one brother, Charles A. Sloan; and two sisters, Dorothy Cantrill and Esther V. Hemphill. | Monett Times Jan. 6, 2000 Mary Homesley Photo Jay Trace |
| ESTES, Harold Wiley | Aug. 4, 1911 Union City, Stone Co., MO |
Dec. 27, 1998 MO |
SSW: Catherine Elizabeth - Research Note: Son of William Arthur Estes and Melvina Carolina Rhodes. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| EYLER, Harry F. | Feb. 2, 1875 MO |
Feb. 2, 1915 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a mechanic and a son of John F. and Helen (Emmons) Eyler. His father was born in Maryland and his mother in NY. He died from the effects of an overdose of morphine. Mrs. H. V. Eyler gave the information. Jay Trace reported that he found no stone there for Harry, but he did see an oval concrete burial plot wall, just to the right of John and Robert Eyler's graves that could be for the grave of Harry. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| EYLER, John F. | Abt. 1848 MD |
Nov. 24, 1896 | Inscription: "Age 48 Y" - Research Note: His wife was Helen Emmons. John F. Eyler married Helen Emmons on Mar. 30, 1872 in Tazewell Co., IL. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, April 18, 1895 - Circuit Court Proceedings - Criminal Cases: State v. John F. Eyler unlawfully keeping a drug store; dismissed at cost of def't. - Another Photo | IL Marriage Records Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| EYLER, Robert Leo | Abt. 1874 IL |
Jan. 4, 1899 | Inscription: "Age 25 Yr's 9 Mo 4 Ds" - Research Note: Son of John F. Eyler and Helen Emmons. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| FARLEY, Frances Donna | Jan. 26, 1936 | No Date | SSW: John W. - Inscription: "Married May 15, 1981" | Photo Jay Trace |
| FARLEY, John Wallace | Feb. 11, 1941 Tioga, WV |
Dec. 16, 2022 At Home, Reeds, MO |
SSW: Frances D. - Inscription: "Married May 15, 1981" - Research Note: He was the son of the late Charles Clinton and Ada Florence (Hinkle) Farley. He was united in marriage on May 15, 1981 in Houston, Texas to Frances Dorene Larkin. He was a retired painter and farmer. He was also a member of the Painters Union and was of Methodist Faith. He was preceded in death by his parents: Charles and Ada; and two brothers: Thomas and Richard. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| FLETCHER, Breanna M. | Feb. 7, 2000 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Apr. 4, 2002 Dodge City, Ford Co., KS |
Inscription: "Our Beloved Nana" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Amy Horner of Dodge City, Kansas, and Brian Fletcher of Cassville. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| FLY, Charlene (STOCKTON) | Dec. 19, 1932 | No Date | SSW: Thomas C. Fly - Research Note: Daughter of James Jefferson Stockton and Mattie Maybelle Hampton, both buried at Mineral Springs Cemetery. Tommy C. Fly, age 22 from Calhoun, Henry Co. MO, married Charlene Stockton, age 19 from Cassville, Barry Co., MO, on Dec. 28, 1951 in Benton Co., AR. | Census AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace Jack Fly |
| FLY, Eliza Melrose (COMBS) | July 26, 1856 Kingston, Madison Co., AR |
Dec. 10, 1935 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Wife of William Monroe Fly. Her death certificate is indexed as Fey by the Secretary of State's office. Daughter of Mason Calmes "Mace" Combs and Margaret Elvira Hogan, both born TN. - Monett Times, December 11, 1935 - MRS. W. M. FLY, AGED 81, OF PURDY DIES - Funeral Services To Be Conducted Thursday Afternoon. - Had Lived In Purdy Since 1885 - Mrs. W. M. Fly, 81 years old, died at her home in Purdy, Wednesday morning following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at the Purdy Methodist Church at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Schmidtke of Aurora, the former pastor of the church and Rev. Wulff of Mt. Vernon, present pastor of the church. Burial will be in the Purdy cemetery under the directions of Blankenship Funeral Service. Elizabeth Melrose Combs was born in Arkansas July 27, 1854 and was the daughter of Mace and Margaret Combs. She moved to Barry county 65 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Fly moved to Purdy in 1885. Here they owned and operated a dry goods store for more than forty years. They were respected as leading citizens of Purdy. Mrs. Fly was a member of the First Methodist church and always took an active interest in civic and social affairs. She was a lovable character and had a host of friends. Mrs. Fly became ill several months a go and for the past month her condition had been regarded as critical. A niece had been caring for her. Her husband, a sister and brother and several nieces and nephews survive her. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Death Certificate Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Nancy Wickam Jack Fly |
| FLY, Henry Wilson | May 24, 1876 Corsicana, Barry Co., MO |
May 1, 1956 Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: Usual residence was Shell Knob, MO. He was a retired hardware merchant. Son of William A. and Martha (Hale) Fly. His wife was Maude. Mrs. George Geister of Pierce City, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Monett Times, May 1, 1956 - FORMER MERCHANT HENRY FLY DIES THIS MORNING - Henry Wilson Fly, 80, died at 5:30 this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Geister of Route 2, Pierce City following a lengthy illness. Mr. Fly was born May 24, 1876 near Corsicana, a son of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Fly. He formerly owned a hardware store for many years located at the present location of the Bon Ton Shop. He retired in 1940 and moved to Shell Knob, moving to Cassville a year ago. He spent the last few months with his daughter, Mrs. Geister. Survivors include his wife, Maude; one daughter Mrs. Geister; one son, Raymond Fly of Joplin; one sister Mrs. Ira Wilson of Long Beach, CA.; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church of Purdy, the Monett Lodge 129, A. F. and A.M., and the Abou Ben Adhem Temple of Springfield. Funeral arrangements are incomplete but will be under the direction of the Mercer Funeral home of Monett. - Monett Times, May 2 - Funeral service for Henry Wilson Fly, 80, former Monett businessman who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Geister at Route 2, Pierce City yesterday morning will be held at the Mercer Chapel at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon. Rev. Roy H. Mercer will officiate and burial will be in the Purdy cemetery under the direction of the Mercer Funeral Home. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, January 23, 1919 - Monett Business Man Honored - Henry Fly of the Davis and Chapell Hardware Co., at Monett was elected a member of the board of directors The Western Retail Implement Vehicle and Hardware Association, which held its annual meeting at Kansas City last week. Mr. Fly is recognized as one of the leading hardware men in this county and the honor was not undeservedly conferred. - July 17, 1920, Cassville Democrat - R. M. Callaway and Henry Fly and families of Monett, have spent this week at their club house at the junction of White and Kings River, near Viola, this week. | Death Certificate Online Obit Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Nancy Wickam Monett Times Jay Trace Jack Fly |
| FLY, Infant | July 20, 1913 Barry Co., MO |
July 25, 1913 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Infant Son of J. H. and M." - Research Note: His death certificate reads that he died on July 24, 1913. He was a son of John Hudson Fly and his mother's maiden name was Moore (Minnie Moore). The cause of death was premature birth. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace Jack Fly |
| FLY, Jasper Lafayette | Apr. 22, 1850 Corsicana, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 15, 1897 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of William Alexander Fly and Naomia Surginer. His first wife was Susannah Shaw. Second wife Sarah Julia Bracket married on Jan. 4. 1877, died 1877, buried at Clark Cemetery. Third wife Mary Agnes (Hounshell) (Fly) Oldham. - Cassville Republican, April 22, 1897 - Scholten News Items: Died, Thursday, April 15, Jasper L. Fly of Purdy, aged 46 years, 11 months and 23 days. Mr. Fly was a son of Hon. Wm. A. Fly, and was born on the old homestead on Joys Creek, where he grew to manhood. For several years he, in company with his brother, W. M. Fly, conducted a successful mercantile business in Corsicana and during the past ten years in Purdy. For several years past he has been in ill health, recently returning from Texas where he sought relief. The remains were interred in the Purdy cemetery after services by James Lokey, under the auspices of the Sir Knights. - Cassville Republican, Feb. 6, 1896 - Purdy News Items: Jasper Fly was on our streets Monday. - Cassville Republican, July 15, 1897 - Probate Court: Est. Jasper L. Fly, dec'd; W. M. Fly, admr, ordered to sell farming implements, at private sale. | Online Obit Online Newspapers MO Marriage Records Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Nancy Wickam Note Judie Beckman Note Donna Cooper Obit Jack Fly |
| FLY, John Benton, Rev. | Aug. 16, 1840 Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 28, 1905 Rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Susan Esther Woodward - Research Note: Son of Jeremiah N. Fly and Nancy Oakley. - Cassville Democrat, Sept. 2, 1905 - ANOTHER GOOD CITIZEN GONE - Again we have to announce the calling away of a highly esteemed citizen of our county, in the person of the Rev. John Benton Fly who departed this life at his home amid the scenes of his birthplace and childhood, a few miles southwest of Purdy, on August 28, 1905, of paralysis, aged 65 years and 12 days. He was born August 16, 1840 on the headwaters of Joys Creek, about 1 1/2 miles east of Corsicana, and was a son of the late J. N. and Nancy Oakley Fly, old and esteemed citizens of this county during life and was reared to manhood on the old homestead where he died. In 1858, he and Miss Susan Woodward, a member of an old and respected family of this county, were married, to whom were born eight children, seven of whom survive him. They are: Misses Leona and Cora Fly, of near Purdy, J. N. Fly of Verona, Marshall Fly of Nevada, Finis and Clarence of Aurora. Mrs. Samantha Cowden of Pleasant Hope. He was a brother of Hon. Wm. A. and D. C. Fly of Purdy, Mrs. Michael Horine of this place and Mrs. Jane Browning of Verona. In 1867 he professed religion at the Fly school house near his home and in 1868 united with the C. P. Church and was ordained a minister of that church in 1871, and since that time has been a faithful and zealous advocate of the principles of that church in many places in Missouri and Kansas. In his earlier life he taught many schools in Barry and Lawrence counties. Rev. Hicks of Springfield recently paid him a visit at his home, and while there Mr. Fly asked him to preach his funeral from the following text: "I have fought a good fight" which was done at Mt. Joys C. P. Church, Wednesday at 11 a.m., to a large crowd of sorrowing relatives and sympathizing neighbors, by Rev. Pinkston and Gurley. The Knights Templar then took charge of the remains and laid them to rest in the Purdy Cemetery, with their ceremonies. His life was spent for the benefit of living humanity. In expounding the Gospel of Christ he has made the pathway of life and a future redemption bright for many hundreds of people. His earthly work completed and the beckon from the bright spirit land to come there to bask in the sunlight of his Great Redeemer, was welcomed, there to rest in eternal happiness from the trails and tribulations of this life. - Cassville Republican, March 12, 1896 - Scholten News Items: The people are expecting a debate at Mars Hill Church between Rev. J. B. Fly of the C. P. Church and G. B. Hancock of the Christian Church. - Sept. 9, 1897, Cassville Republican - Scholten News: Rev. J. B. Fly was with us Sunday, his last appointment for this year as pastor of the C. P. Church. | Online Obit Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Nancy Wickam Obit Jack Fly |
| FLY, John Hudson | Jan. 17, 1873 Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 2, 1932 Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Jasper L. and Susannah (Shaw) Fly. Mrs. Minnie Fly, his wife, of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Monett Times, March 1932 - SUDDEN DEATH TO MONETT MERCHANT - J. H. Fly Falls Dead After Slight Illness, Funeral Sunday - John Hudson Fly, 59 years old, who had been engaged in the grocery business in Monett and Purdy for more than 40 years, died suddenly at 6:45 o'clock Wednesday evening, March 2, at his home on North Central Avenue. Mr. Fly's death came as a severe shock to his family. He had been ill with influenza for several days but had been up every day. He was sitting in a chair and started to rise and walk to the table to drink a glass of milk when he fell forward dead. His wife summoned a physician who came immediately, but nothing could be done. Influenza was the cause of death, it was reported. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, March 6, from the Callaway funeral home, conducted by the Rev. J. H. Stidman, pastor of the First Christian church. Burial will be in the Purdy cemetery beside the grave of an infant son who died eighteen years ago. Mr. Fly was born in Corsicana, Missouri, January 17, 1873. He had resided in Monett for about 14 years coming to this place from Purdy, Missouri. He operated a grocery store at Purdy for about 25 years and continued in the same line of business after moving to Monett. He was married to Miss Minnie Moore, of Purdy, Missouri, February 14, 1892. They were the parents of six children, three boys and three girls, namely George Fly and Jack Fly of Monett; Mrs. C.D. Wagner of Kansas City; Mrs. Ed Lane, of Monett, and Mrs. J. W. Moses of Los Angeles, California. One son died in infancy. One sister survives, Mrs. Nora Drake, of Wichita, Kansas, also three half-sisters and one half-brother Fate Fly, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a former resident of Monett. At the time of his death Mr. Fly was living with his second wife, Mrs. Jessie Fly. Mr. Fly was member of the Christian church when a young man. A daughter, Mrs. Maude Wagner of Kansas City, arrived in Monett Thursday afternoon, and Mrs. J. W. Moses of Los Angeles, California, will arrive at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, January 2, 1919 - Purdy: John Fly closed out practically all of his goods during the three days fire sale. - Family Photo - Photo of John's Store, John on the left behind the counter. | Death Certificate Online Obit Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Nancy Wickam Photo Jack Fly |
| FLY, Martha Ann (HALE) | May 8, 1841 Greene Co., IN |
July 2, 1921 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: William Alexander - Research Note: Daughter of Isaiah Calvin Hale and Catherine Slinkard. - Cassville Democrat, July 11, 1921 - MRS. WM. A. FLY DEAD - She remembered her Creator in the early days of girlhood, forsook the evil ways and drew nigh unto Him, in which she had great pleasures. Her pathway to Christ was not darkened, but enlightened as she passed along and her love for Him flourished and never become a burden to her. The silver cord of life was served, the golden bowl was broken and her dust returned to earth and her spirit to God who gave it. Miss Martha A. Hale was born in Greene county, Indiana, May 8, 1841, and died at her home in Purdy, July 2, 1921, after an illness of six or seven months. She professed faith in Christ at the age of 18 years and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, near Stella, Newton county, Missouri. On April 28, 1868, she and the late Hon. Wm. A. Fly were married and for many years lived on the head waters of Joys Creek, east of Corsicana, where they resided until they moved to Purdy, sometime in the 1880's and continued their residence there until both passed away. Three children were born of this marriage: Mrs. A. M. Gurley and Miss Mable Fly of Purdy and Henry W. Fly of Monett. Also one step son W. M. Fly of Purdy. After her marriage she united with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of which her husband was a member and continued their membership until death. She was a faithful wife and a kind and loving mother and enjoyed the high esteem of all her acquaintances. Her patient and kind disposition in her suffering during her long sickness, was wonderful, but never complained and up to a few days before her death believed she would get well, but when the last moments came, she just peacefully went to sleep in Jesus. That she was appreciated by her friends was demonstrated by the fact, that there was never a time when her room was without flowers. The young people were especially kind to her. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon, at the M. E. Church in Purdy, by Rev. Wadlow of Republic, and interment was made in the Cemetery there. The following named were pall bearers: C.A. Rose, Jas. S. Rhea, Malone Cox, C. E. Williams Fred Mitchell and J. P. McClure. Flower girls were: Misses Gwendolen Thornhill, Grace Rogers, Zell Counts, Kate Davis, Ottie Burchett and Noma Boedecker. The following out of town relatives and friends attended the funeral: M. Horine and daughters Mrs. C. W. Hawk, P. E. Horine and wife of Cassville, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hobbs, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Willis, Mrs. and Mrs. H. M. McIntosh, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Callaway, Mrs. Dr. Trumbower, S. A. Chappell, John Davis and George Fly of Monett, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Fly of Webb City, Miss Grace Rogers, Kansas City, Mrs. M. S. Lamb and Mrs. R. H. Harper of Afton, Okla. - May 30, 1908, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Purdy News: Isaiah Hale of Bakersfield, Cal., visited his sister, Mrs. Wm. Fly. | Online Obit Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Headstone Note Nancy Wickam Jack Fly |
| FLY, Mary Agnes (HOUNSHELL) (OLDHAM) | Mar. 19, 1856 TN |
Oct. 2, 1927 Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., AR |
Research Note: Mary Agnes had remarried to J. C. Oldham - but was buried as Mary Agnes Fly and buried by J. L. Fly. Jasper L. Fly married Agnes Hounshell on Jan. 31, 1878 in Barry Co., MO. - Cassville Democrat, October 6, 1927 - Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes (Fly) Oldham, were held Monday afternoon at the Methodist church in Purdy. The services were conducted by Rev. Sherman Erickson. Mrs. Oldham formerly lived in Purdy. She died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Grace Hughes at Ft. Smith, Ark., Sunday October 2nd. Her first husband was Jasper Fly of Purdy, deceased. She later married J. C. Oldham. Mr. Oldham died about seven years ago. She is survived by her son, Fate Fly of Kansas City and three daughters. | MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Note Judie Beckman Photo Jay Trace Obit Jack Fly |
| FLY, Maude (MOORE) | Feb. 8, 1880 Jenkins, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 17, 1963 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of George A. and Nancy (Carney) Moore, wife of Henry Wilson Fly. Usual residence was Pierce City, Barry Co., MO. Mrs. George Geister of Pierce City, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Monett Times, November 18, 1963 - Rites Tuesday for Lifelong Area Resident - Mrs. Maude Fly, 83, of Purdy died at one o'clock Sunday morning at a Purdy rest home following a lengthy illness. Born February 8, 1880 at Jenkins, she was a lifelong resident of this area. She was married in January of 1899 to Henry Fly who proceeded her in death in 1956. She was a member of the First Christian church of Monett. Survivors include one son, Raymond Fly of Joplin; one daughter, Mrs. George Geister of Route 2, Pierce City; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Mercer Chapel with Rev. Dan Bryson of Joplin officiating. Burial will be in the Purdy cemetery under the direction of the Mercer Funeral Home. | Death Certificate Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Nancy Wickam Photo Jack Fly |
| FLY, Minnie Belle (MOORE) | Aug. 27, 1875 Jenkins, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 1, 1955 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was a daughter of George A. and Nancy (Carney) Moore and wife of John Hudson Fly. Her death certificate places her death in Barry Co., MO. It reads that her husband was John Fly, deceased. Jack Fly of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Monett Times, Dec. 2, 1955 - MRS. MINNIE FLY DIES LAST NIGHT - Had Resided In Monett Since 1918 - Mrs. Minnie B. Fly, 80, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ed Lane of Monett at 6:15 yesterday evening following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Fly was born near Jenkins, a daughter of George and Nancy Moore. She had lived in Monett since 1918 and was a member of the Monett First Christian church. She is preceded in death by her husband and two sons, George and Jasper. Survivors include one son, Jack Fly of Monett; three daughters, Mrs. Lane of Monett, Mrs. Jewell Young of Bell, California and Mrs. Maude Wagner of South Gate, California; one sister, Mrs. H. W. Fly of Cassville; three half-sisters, Mrs. C. W. Purdom of Cassville, Mrs. Pearl Goodwin of Oklahoma City and Mrs. Fon Thomas of Los Angeles; two half-brothers, Young Moore of Bell, California and Bud Blythe of Cassville; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Bennett and Wormington funeral home in Monett with Rev. Robert Bell officiating, Burial will be in the Purdy cemetery. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Note Nancy Wickam Monett Times Jay Trace Photo Jack Fly |
| FLY, Myrtle | Mar. 11, 1886 Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 3, 1887 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "1 yr 4m 23 d." - Research Note: Daughter of Jasper L. Fly and Mary Agnes Hounshell. - Another Photo | Note Judie Beckman Photo Nancy Wickam Photo Jay Trace Jack Fly |
| FLY, Nellie Lucinda (RAKESTRAW) | Aug. 18, 1888 | Apr. 13, 1981 Los Angeles Co., CA |
SSW: William Lafayette Fly (her husband) and William Lafayette Fly, Jr. - Research Note: Daughter of John Rakestraw and Elizabeth Bethena "Betty" (Weems) (Rakestraw) McMurty, buried at Macedonia Cemetery, Stella, Newton Co., MO. California Death Records list birth as Aug. 8, 1888. Mother's maiden name Weems. There is a John Rakestraw buried at the Old Civil War Cemetery at Newtonia, Mo. He could be one of Betty's husbands. - W. L. Fly married Nellie Rakestraw on Nov. 28, 1906 in Newton Co., MO. | CA Death Index Judie Beckman MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Nancy Wickam Jack Fly |
| FLY, Susan Esther (WOODWARD) | Apr. 28, 1840 | Dec. 12, 1909 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Rev. John B. Fly - Research Note: Daughter of William Woodward and Jane Logan. Name is sometimes referred to as Woodard. King Funeral Home Records read that she was a widow who died of carcinoma. - Aurora Advertiser, 1909 - Mrs. J. B. Fly Dead - Mother of Phineas, Clarence, Miss Leona and Cora, was stricken with paralysis about the third of the month at her son's in Aurora and died Sunday morning last. Her body was taken to Purdy Monday and placed beside her husband, deceased four years. Mrs. Fly was 69 the 28th of April last and was married Mar. 18th, 1858. She was a native of Barry county and learned to love the Ozark country when every thing was new and the simple life touched the heart of the girl and maiden with strength and purity that remained with her as long as she lived. Her husband had been one of the pioneer ministers of the Cumberland Church, a shepherd of sympathy and love for the poor and scattered flocks, and his wife a help-mate indeed. Mrs. Fly had been a sufferer for many years, and mother love and Christian fortitude grew beautiful and shown in reflected sweetness in the care bestowed upon her by her children who were privileged to be present when she entered into rest. - December 18 1909, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Mrs. Susan Fly, widow of the late Rev. J. B. Fly well and favorably known in Southwest MO, during life, died in Aurora, Sunday, aged about 69 years. Mrs. Fly was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Woodward old time residents of the Woodward's Creek country and is a sister of Mrs. D. Fly, Jeff, Robt and Sam Woodward. She left thee sons and two or three daughters. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Rev. E. W. Love conducted funeral services at Purdy, Monday, after which the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at that place. She has many relatives and friends in Barry County, that will grieve to learn of her death. "So he gives his beloved sleep." Her children and her grandchildren shall rise up and call her blessed. All her sons attended the funeral. - Dec. 12, 1903, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Mrs. J. B. Fly of Purdy spent Thanksgiving with her sons, Finis and Clarence, going to Verona on Saturday for a visit with another son, J. N. Fly, cashier of the Verona Bank. Aurora Advertiser - December 25, 1909, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Mrs. Susan E. Fly who died at Aurora last week, had four sons who were Phineas and Clarence of Aurora, J. N. of Fairfax, Okla., and M. F. of Nevada, and two daughters Misses Leona and Clara Fly. | Online Obit Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Nancy Wickam Obit Jack Fly |
| FLY, Thomas Cecil | Sept. 9, 1929 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
June 10, 1988 | SSW: Charlene - Research Note: Son of Rev. Herschel Benton and Hila R. (Stockton) Fly. - Military Stone - Inscription: "Sgt. US ARMY Korea" | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace Photo Nancy Wickam Note Photo Jack Fly |
| FLY, William Alexander | Mar. 7, 1826 Maury Co., TN |
Feb. 26, 1918 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Martha A. - Research Note: Son of Jeremiah N. and Nancy (Oakley) Fly. - Donna Cooper's Note: William Alexander Fly married Naomi Sergener, July 15, 1847, Barry Co., MO. His death certificate added the dates of his birth and death and reads that his father was Nicholas Fly. He second married Angeline Leeper and third Martha A. Hale. - Cassville Democrat, March 2, 1918 - HON. WM. A. FLY DEAD - Full of Honors - Ripe Old Age - Loved and Respected By Acquaintances - Barry county is weeping because of the passing of another one of our splendid citizens, who practiced the old time honor of men, that did not require a bond or mortgage, to cause men to do right. This he practiced through life and by doing so, won the plaudits and high esteem of all his fellow-citizens who enjoyed the pleasure of his acquaintance. As evidence of his standing in Barry county, he never announced for office, but his many friends throughout the county, knew his worth and ability, and nominated him for two terms as county judge and twice as a member of the Legislature, and he was elected by good majorities, running ahead of his ticket. That we could all lay down and go to our sweet rest as he has, would be consoling to our loved ones and his splendid life is worthy of emulation. It would make us and the world better. The writer has known him all his life and can truthfully say that no better man ever lived in our county. He loved the people of Barry county, because they had bestowed great honors upon him and he appreciated it. In letters to the Editor of the Democrat, he always express his gratitude to the people of his county for the great confidence they had reposed in him and he never proved untrue. His honor never questioned. In one of his letters he stated that the first President he voted for was Hon. James K. Polk in 1845, and said he never missed voting. He was a great admirer of President Wilson and said, "I have lived in this county for over 70 years and hope by the strong grip of the Lions paw of the tribe of Judea to be better off." Hon. Wm. A. Fly died at his home in Purdy, Tuesday evening at 6 p.m., February 26, 1918, of in infirmities attending old age, aged 91 years, 11 months and 10 days. Mr. Fly was born in Maury county Tenn., and was a son of J. N. and Nancy (Oakley) Fly, honored citizens of this county during life, who came to Barry county, May 14, 1839, and located on Joys Creek, 1 1/2 miles east of Corsicana, where they lived until death called them to another home. Six children of this family including Wm. A. Fly to man and womanhood, who were Rev. Benton Fly, D. C. Fly and Marion Fly, Mrs. Samantha Horine of Cassville, Mrs. Paralee Woodward of near Purdy and Mrs. Elizabeth Browning, deceased, of near Verona. Two or three children died in infancy. Wm. A. Fly grew to manhood at his father's home and received a common school education. He had been married three times, first to Miss Naomi Surgnier, who died in 1864, and nine children were born to this marriage, three of whom grew to man and womanhood and were: Jasper L., deceased, Wm. M. and Miss Mary Jane Fly. Mr. Fly married the second time, Miss Angeline Leeper of Green county, who died June 16, 1867. His last marriage was to Miss Martha A. Hale and three children survive him who are: Mrs. Amos Gurley and Miss Mabel Fly of Purdy and Henry W. Fly of Monett. The wife survives him. He followed farming until age came on him when he sold his farm and moved to Purdy where he lived a quiet and pleasant life and was always glad to meet his old friends and talk about old time citizens of this county to whom it seemed a very great pleasure to remember. Before the civil war he was deputy sheriff under Sheriff Peavey. In 1878 he was elected associate judge of the county court on the democratic ticket and again in 1880, making splendid records each time, so recommended him to the people of his county having a faithful servant, he was elected to the Legislature in 1884 and again re-elected in 1886, proving his great integrity and honesty all the time. He had for years been a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church and was a zealous Christian man. He was a Master Mason and among the oldest in the county and was a charter member of the Pythagoras Lodge No. 383 of this city and when a lodge was instituted at Purdy he moved his membership there where he remained a member until his death. Reverends Mark Combs and Francis Goodnight conducted funeral services at the Methodist church, Thursday, February 28 at 2 p.m. after which the remains were laid to rest in the Purdy cemetery with Masonic honors. A very large number of old friends and acquaintances assembled to pay their last tribute of love and respect to a man who had the implicit confidence of his acquaintances. The world has been made better by his having lived and his life is a rich heritage to his loved ones left behind to mourn his passing. Pall bearers: John Davis and S. A. Chappell of Monett, Dr. Kelly, Charlie Rose and Jas. Rhea of Purdy and Chas. Ray of Cassville. - Springfield Republican, Greene Co., MO, March 10, 1918 - FORMER SLAVE HOLDER OF BARRY COUNTY SUCCUMBS - With one possible exception the death of W. A. Fly takes from Barry county the last of her pioneer citizens who held slaves at the beginning of the Civil War. In 1861 there were 248 slaves in Barry county and also one or two free colored families. These were owned by about sixty different men in the county. Among them were Harbin Higgs, (Uncle Kelly Higgs being the possible exception referred to above), Williams, McClure, Lee, Mason, Montgomery, Blythe, Keet, Peevey, Roller, Wilson, Fly, Townsend, Whittington, Brixy, Durham, Frost, George, Burton, Herrell and Howerton. - Photo of William | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Nancy Wickam Jack Fly |
| FLY, William Jasper | July 20, 1913 Purdy, Barry Co. MO |
July 25, 1913 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Infant Son of J. H. and M. Fly" - Research Note: Infant Son of John Hudson and Minnie (Moore) Fly. Born premature. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Nancy Wickam Jack Fly |
| FLY, William Lafayette, Jr. | Dec. 23, 1910 | Jan. 17, 1948 | SSW: William Lafayette Fly and Nellie Lucinda Rakestraw Fly - Research Note: Son of William Lafayette Fly and Nellie L. Rakestraw. William L. Fly, Jr, age 21, married Jessie Louise Callaway, age 22, on Sept. 4, 1931 in Monett, Barry Co., MO. 1940 Census, they have a daughter, Billie Lou Fly, age 5. - Another Stone - Inscription: "IN MEMORY OF CAPTAIN WILLIAM L. FLY, JR. ONE OF THE BEST AIR LINE PILOTS" | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Note Judie Beckman Photos Jay Trace Note Jack Fly |
| FLY, William Lafayette | Apr. 14, 1884 Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 23, 1972 | SSW: William Lafayette Fly, Jr. and Nellie Lucinda (Rakestraw) Fly - Research Note: Son of Jasper L. and Mary A. (Hounshell) Fly. His wife was Nellie Rakestraw. | Note Judie Beckman Photo Nancy Wickam Jack Fly |
| FLY, William Monroe | Jan. 1, 1854 Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 1, 1937 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of William Alexander and Naomi (Surgnier) Fly. Henry Fly of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. His wife was Eliza M. Combs. - Springfield Democrat, February 4, 1937 - WM. FLY PROMINENT PURDY MAN PASSES AWAY MONDAY; A.M. - NATIVE OF BARRY CO. - Merchant Succumbs To Heart Trouble Monday Morning - Had Lived in Purdy 45 Years - William Monroe Fly, 83, of Purdy, MO., half-brother of Henry W. Fly of Monett, died at 5:30 o'clock Monday morning, February 1, of heart disease. He had suffered from heart trouble for several years and in the past year the attacks came closer together and were more severe. The funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from the Methodist church at Purdy, conducted by Reverend Fred Schmidke of Aurora, assisted by Reverend Holt, pastor of the church. Interment will take place in the Purdy cemetery beside the grave of his wife who died December 10, 1935. The funeral rites will be directed by the Blankenship home. Mr. Fly was one the best known citizens of Barry county. He had been a resident of Purdy for 45 years, and all that time he had been in the general merchandise business. He retired from active business a few years ago because of his general health and his hearing. Before going to Purdy he was associated in general merchandise business with his brother Jasper L. Fly at Corsicana, who died several years ago. Mr. Fly leaves no children. Surviving are his half brother, Henry W. Fly, two half sisters, Mrs. A. M. Gurley of Purdy and Mrs. Mabel Wilson of Long Beach, Calif., and a sister, Mrs. Mary Jane Call, whose address is unknown. Two brothers, Jasper L. Fly and Richard Fly died many years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Fly had been married 65 years. - Headstone - Another Photo | Photo Nancy Wickam Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Obit Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace Jack Fly |
| FOSTER, Amos Clark | Jan. 24, 1894 | June 28, 1979 | SSW: Ethel S. - Research Note: Son of Isaiah J. Foster and Nancy Cordelia Clark. - Military Stone - Inscription: "WAGR US ARMY WORLD WAR I" | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| FOSTER, Ethel S. (BOWMAN) | June 20, 1896 | May 4, 1984 | SSW: Amos C. - Research Note: Daughter of Isaac Allen Bowman and Amanda Catherine Foster. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| FOSTER, Walter Judson | Oct. 17, 1900 TX |
Dec. 21, 1976 | Research Note: Son of Thomas Wallace Foster and Missouri Adeline Kirkland. There is also a stone for Walter in Pony Creek Cemetery, Stephenville, Erath Co., TX, shares with Martha J. (Martha Jane Syer). - 1930 Census, Precinct 8, Taylor, Texas - Walter is age 29, single, living with his parents. SSDI gives his last residence as Purdy, MO. | Census SSDI Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| FOX, Lola Marie (LEWIS) (WOOD) | Apr. 13, 1903 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
June 30, 1990 | Research Note: Daughter of Rufus H. Lewis and Alta M. Vineyard. She was first married to Homer James Wood. | SS Claims Index Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| FRENCH, Don Edwin | Nov. 12, 1927 Corsicana, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 8, 2003 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Inscription: "SP5 US ARMY A2C US AIR FORCE WORLD WAR II KOREA VIETNAM" - Research Note: He was the son of Herschel and Doris (Douglas) French. He was a retired bus driver, a member of the Purdy Lions Club, and an Army and Air Force veteran of the Vietnam conflict. - SS Claims Index gives his mother as Doris O. Leonard. Don E. French, age 28, born Nov. 12, 1927, married Judith L. Vanzant, age 20, born Mar. 18, 1936, on May 55, 1956 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| FRISK, Johnny Earl | Apr. 12, 1948 | Aug. 4, 1968 Military Region 1, Quang Tri, Vietnam |
Inscription: "MISSOURI PFC CO C 1 BM 5 CAVALRY VIETNAM AM" - Research Note: Researchers say he was the son of Norman Henry Frisk and Margaret Maybelle Bishop. - This biography was humbly presented by Audrey Burtrum-Stanley of Arkansas - He was the grandson of Earl Daniel Bishop and Martha Maybelle Pritchard (buried at Purdy Cemetery). - church go'n, hardworking citizens who moved from Lubbock, Texas to tiny Purdy, MO. Johnny graduated from PHS in 1966. He met a pretty girl while in class at school (across the road from the graveyard.) Love bloomed. They were both 'smitten.' He was a tall, lanky, sandy-haired youth with freckles and shy manners. She was small, dark eyed, full of smiles and cute-as-a-button. Suddenly, Uncle Sam announced: 'You're In The Army Now!' The Viet Nam War was festering, far-from-home, firey and full of fright. While over seas, love shorn and aching, Johnny signed over his LIFE INSURANCE benefits to the-girl-he-left-behind. Shortly thereafter, she mailed a stake-to-the-heart 'Dear John' letter; During his absence, another fellow had taken his place. Across town, amongst the cards and keepsake mailings of a friend (who was like his 'Second-Grandmother'), were several scribbled letters from the scared soldier. The country-boy confided homesickness and yearned for hot peach cobbler. He wrote of wanting to sit on the elderly lady's porch-swing just one more time; He longed to sniff the tomatoes growing in the nearby garden; Lastly, the youth wanted to just have enough 'slow-down-time' to wait for fireflies at the end of the day. The far-away soldier promised, at the close of each letter: "I'll never leave, if I can only get home, home, home..." He was a Christian - adored his family - and cast aside though he may have been, he continued crazy-in-love with the dark-eyed girl (who now loved another). The Viet Nam War proved fatal. 'How' he DIED is not important - but the fact he 'Did' DIE is. The US Government funds, joined with the meager monies of Johnny's grandparents, together paid for the burial of his broken body; The Insurance Benefits - (cash paid for the ceasing of a heart's beat) - was never offered to Johnny's folks. Instead, it became a fresh-start down payment on a house for the former object-of-Johnny's-affection and her new husband. His enlistment was brief and Johnny only achieved the rank of 'private', but he was a member of the impressively titled: 'US ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS.' He was killed in Viet Nam's Central Highlands near An Khe. | Bio Audrey Burtrum-Stanley Photo Jay Trace |
| FRISK, Margaret Maybelle (BISHOP) | Aug 16, 1927 TX |
Sept. 22, 1986 MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Earl Daniel Bishop and Martha Maybelle Pritchard. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| FRISK, Mikey Duane | Oct. 13, 1951 | June 7, 1976 | Inscription: "Daddy" - Research Note: Son of Norman Henry Frisk and Margaret Maybelle Bishop. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GAGE, Carrel C. "Cleddy". | Oct. 7, 1914 Corpus Christi, TX |
Feb. 17, 2007 At Home, Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Fannie Inez Gill - Inscription: "Married Apr. 6, 1935" - Research Note: They have their photo on their stone. He was the son of William Ruby and Viney (Rice) Gage. He was retired from Jumping-Jacks Shoes in Monett. He co-owned and operated Carolyn's Restaurant in Monett for many years and was a member of Pentecostal Holiness Church. He married Fannie Inez Gill on Apr. 6, 1935, in Phoenix, Arizona. - Back of Stone - Another Photo | Photo Monett Times Jay Trace |
| GAGE, Fannie Inez (GILL) | Mar 27, 1921 AR |
Apr. 6, 1998 MO |
SSW: Carrel C. - Inscription: "Married Apr. 6, 1935" - Research Note: Daughter of John Austin Gill and Myrtle I. Gills. They have their photo on their stone. - Back of Stone - Another Photo | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GAGE, Otis Wayne | Dec. 17, 1935 Gila Bend, AZ |
Jan. 22, 2018 At Home, Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of the late Carol and Fannie (Gill) Gage. He was united in marriage on December 30, 1953 in California to Betty Lou (Hamor). He was a retired cabinet maker and a member of the Believers Full Gospel Fellowship in Washburn, Missouri. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| GANN, Minerva "Nearva" Ann (HENDERSON) (MITCHELL) | Nov. 24, 1863 MO |
Nov. 20, 1934 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: William - Research Note: Death certificate indexed under Mitchell. Her husband when she died was James Mitchell. Daughter of Andrew Jackson Henderson and Nancy Emiline Hedgepeth. - Obit: Following a week's illness, Mrs. James Mitchell, age 71, passed away at their home just East of Purdy, Tuesday, Nov. 20. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Henderson. She was a sister to Robert, Ben, and Sligel Henderson of the Purdy community. She was first married to William Gann. Five children of that marriage survive her. Waiting for the arrival of a daughter who lives in the West, the funeral will likely be held Friday. - Minerva Ann Henderson married William Gann on Sept. 7, 1884 in Barry Co., MO. - Another Photo | Obit Census MO Marriage Records Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Beverly Sweeney Photo Jay Trace |
| GANN, William | Jan. 18, 1857 TN |
Feb. 19, 1921 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Nearva A. - Research Note: Son of Jim Gann and mother's maiden name was Lowery, both born TN. Henderson Lowery of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Son of James E. Gann and Mary Elizabeth "Molly" Lowery. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Dec. 5, 1918 - Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Gann who formerly lived near Purdy, are now at Mineral Wells, Tex., for their health. They have written for the REPUBLICAN to be sent to their address so that they can have the county news while away. - Another Photo | Online Newspapers Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Beverly Sweeney Photo Jay Trace |
| GAREY, Samuel Hamilton | Aug. 24, 1836 AR |
July 8, 1908 MO |
SSW: Sarah F. - Research Note: Son of Samuel Garey and Nancy Green, married on Sept. 8, 1835 in Vigo Co., IN. Nancy second married Asa Wormington and is buried at New Site Cemetery. His first wife was Hannah Ramsour, died in 1879 in TX. Samuel H. Garey second married Mrs. Sarah F. Burk/Birkes on May 12, 1880 in Cass Co., MO. - Computer Enhanced Negative | Census IN Marriage Index MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GAREY, Sarah F. (WILSON) (BURK) | Abt. 1839 IN |
Aug. 15, 1909 | SSW: Samuel Hamilton - Research Note: Possibly the daughter of Jesse Wilson and Willie Galyen. William Epsey Burk is listed on his death certificate as a son of John Burk, born TN, and Sarah Wilson, born VA. Named in her obit as Epsey Birkes. He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery. - Cassville Democrat, Aug. 21, 1909 - Mrs. Sarah Garey, wife of the late S. A. Garey died at the home of her son Epsey Birkes, 2 1/2 miles northeast of town, Friday morning at 3:30 of general debility, aged about 70 years. Mrs. Gary was born in Indiana, and moved from there to Cass County, Missouri, with her husband the late Mr. (John) Birkes and later moved to Barry County where Mr. Birkes died, and she later married Mr. Garey. To this union no children were born. She was a consistent member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and lived the life of a Christian. She leaves one son Epsey Birkes, who will have the heartfelt sympathy of all his acquaintance in the death of his dear mother. Funeral services were held at Purdy cemetery, Friday afternoon after which interment was made thereon. Another mother has passed to the great unknown, but this world is better off that she lived and her memory will be pleasant one of her son, and other relatives and friends. - Computer Enhanced Negative | Online Obit Epsey's DC Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GAREY, Thomas B. | Mar. 15, 1859 MO |
Apr. 9, 1912 Mt. St. Rose Hosp., St. Louis, MO |
Research Note: He was a lead miner. Son of Samuel H. Garey and Rachael Ramsour. According to census, his mother was Hannah Ramsour and Rachel Ramsour was the sister of Hannah. C. E. Garey of White Church, MO was the informant on the death certificate. His wife was Frances I. Frazier, died 1927 and is buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. Added by Georgia Hart: Thomas was first married to Emma Pittman on Sept. 2, 1877 in Newton County. She is the mother of his first 3 children, Charles Elmer, William and Anderson Roy who was born August the 1st 1884. They were living on Capps Creek, at the time of his birth. Emma died before 1910. Thomas remarried to Frances Frazier in 1888 and they had three children: Edna, Enid, and Thomas Benton, Jr. who died in Kansas City, 1922. - Biographical Record of Jasper County, Missouri - Thomas B. Garey, the efficient superintendent of the John R. Holmes mine, is one of the native sons of Missouri, his birth having occurred at Granby, in Newton county, in 1859. His paternal grandfather removed from Tennessee to the northeastern part of Arkansas in a very early day, becoming one of the prominent pioneers of that locality. S.H. Garey, the father of our subject, was born near Fort Smith, Arkansas, and when only four years of age was brought by his parents to Missouri. After reaching years of maturity he engaged in mining in this state, successfully following that vocation for many years, but in later life he located on a farm in Newton county, where he still resides. He is now recognized as one of the progressive agriculturists of this portion of the country. Thomas B. Garey, whose name introduces this review, was reared in the county of his nativity, where he was early taught lessons of industry and economy. Since locating at his present place he has devoted his time and attention to mining, and has opened up and developed some valuable mines in this locality. For two years he held the position of foreman for the Missouri Lead and Zinc Company, and for the past ten years he has held the important and responsible office of superintendent of the John R. Holmes mine, one of the best producing and most valuable mining properties in this portion of the state. As a companion and helpmate on the journey of life Mr. Garey chose Miss Fannie Frasier, a native of Stone county, Missouri. This union has been blessed with five children, namely: Charles Elmer, who is a graduate of the high school of Joplin, and is now a student in the Columbia State University; William, an engineer of this city; Roy, who is attending school; and Edna and Enid, at home. Mr. Garey exercises his right of franchise in support of the men and measures of the Republican party, and is an active worker in its ranks. The family is one of prominence in the locality in which they reside, and they enjoy the warm regard of a large circle of friends. | Death Certificate Census Bio Phyllis Long Note Georgia Hart |
| GARRETT, George Earl, Jr. | May 31, 1941 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 12, 2009 At Home, Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Mildred M. - Research Note: He was united in marriage to Mildred M Swearingen, December 28, 1984 in Miami, Oklahoma. She preceded him in death January of 2009. Mr. Garrett worked in highway construction. George was also preceded in death by one son: George E. Garrett III and one brother: Leroy Garrett. - Son of George E. Garrett and Ruth I. Parrigon, buried at Pierce City Cemetery, Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO. His son George E. III is also buried there. | Monett Times Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GARRETT, Ida M. (LINEBARGER) | May 30, 1901 | Apr. 17, 1995 | SSW: Leonard Bryon - Research Note: Daughter of Edgar Boyd Linebarger and Samantha Elizabeth Jones. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GARRETT, Leonard Byron | Feb. 23, 1905 | Apr. 3, 1987 | SSW: Ida M. - Research Note: Son of Albert Almer Garrett and Lucy Caroline French. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GARRETT, Mildred M. (SWEARINGEN) (WOOTEN) | Dec. 18, 1926 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 14, 2009 Cox Medical South, Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: George E. Garrett, Jr. - Research Note: She was a daughter of Walter and Alphia (Henderson) Swearingen. She married Nolan Wooten on March 23, 1948, and he preceded her in death April 10, 1975. She married George Garrett Jr. on Dec. 28, 1984. Mildred, of Purdy, was a retired machine operator at Fasco Industries in Cassville, MO. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Dayton and Gaylon Swearingen; and two sisters, Virginia Buntin and Marjorie Peihl. - Donna's Note: The stone reads that she was born Dec. 18, 1926, and the Monett Times obit reads she was born Dec. 18, 1919. The obit reads she was age 89, which would make the 1919 date the correct one, providing she was age 89. | Monett Times Jan. 15, 2009 Photo Jay Trace Note Donna Cooper |
| GAUPP, Mary E. (WHITEMAN) | 1884 Colfax, IA |
June 19, 1919 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Wife of J. H. Gaupp" - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that her father was John Whiteman, born in OH. Her mother was given as Anna Wallace, born VA. Jacob Henry Gaupp, her husband, of Purdy, MO, gave the information. - Mary E. Whiteman married Jacob Gaupp on Mar. 16, 1904 in Clinton, Henry Co., MO. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GIBBONS, Dorothy Lucille (STEBLER) | Dec. 31, 1925 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 3, 2018 MO |
SSW: Norman Charles "Gabby" - Research Note: Daughter of Arthur W. Stebler and Edna Courdin who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death: her brother, Harold Stebler and her sisters, Ruth Casper and Evelyn Hilton. Dorothy attended Talbert Country School and Monett Public Schools. After graduating in 1943, she worked as a telephone switchboard operator for Bell Telephone Company, while providing palliative care for her mother, prior to getting married and starting a family. On October 14, 1949, she married Norman (Gabby) Gibbons, who preceded her in death in 2008; they had four children. She and Gabby owned and operated Southern Telephone Co. | Census Bennett Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| GIBBONS, Norman Charles "Gabby" | Aug. 29, 1927 Granby, Newton Co., MO |
Nov. 10, 2008 At Home, Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Dorothy Lucille Stebler - Inscription: "Married Oct. 14, 1949" - Research Note: Mr. Norman "Gabby" Gibbons, 81, of Purdy, Missouri, passed away at 8 a.m., Monday, November 10, 2008 at his home in Purdy following sixteen years with Parkinson's disease. He was the son of the late Charles and Rachel (Marllowe) Gibbons. Gabby was a 1945 graduate of Purdy High School and never lost his love for the school. He and Dorothy attended all school activities regularly with basketball and volleyball being their favorites. After graduation from high school, Gabby enlisted in the Army Air Force and served most of his time in Japan, with an occupation division. Following his discharge, he went to Drury College and graduated in 1950, earning a BS degree in education with an emphasis in P.E., Science, and Math. In October 1949, he and Dorothy were married and have resided in Purdy since that time. Later, he received his Masters and Specialists degrees in Educational Administration. He taught physical education, math, science, and health at Purdy, Southwest of Washburn, and East Newton School Districts from 1950-1956 and 1975-1989. He also coached basketball and volleyball and touched the lives of many, many students. In 1956, he left education and he and Dorothy purchased the Purdy Telephone Company. Later they acquired Fairview, Stark City, Wheaton, and Verona telephone exchanges where he changed the telephone system from Switchboards to direct dial for the whole region. They sold the telephone company in 1971, and he returned to coaching. - Military Stone - Inscription: "Norman Charles Gibbons - US ARMY AIR FORCES WORLD WAR II - GABBY" | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Jay Trace |
| GLUFF, Charles Marion | Apr. 12, 1865 MI |
Oct. 1947 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Belle - Research Note: Son of John Gluff and Elizabeth Clark. His wife on the death certificate was Amanda A., age 67. He was a lumberman. Parents not listed. Amanda was the informant. - Charles M. Gluff married Theodocia Marrs on June 8, 1893 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. C. M. Gluff, age 43, second married B. L. (Belle) Burgin, age 45, on Nov. 7, 1907 in Hodgenville, Larue Co., KY. The marriage record says he was born in MI and he was a lumberman. His third wife was Amanda Arizona (Riddle) Russell, died 1966, buried at Arnhart Cemetery. - Cassville Democrat, April 3, 1920 - C. M. Gluff and family from Kentucky, have moved to our city and he will engage in the timber business. We welcome them to our midst. | Death Certificate Online Newspapers KY Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GLUFF, Luticia Belle (BURBA) (BURGIN) | Nov. 30, 1859 Upton, Hardin Co., KY |
Sept. 1941 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Charles Marion - Research Note: Daughter of Miles Peter Burba and Charlotte Crow. John Burgin (son) of Davenport, OK was the informant on the death certificate. - Her first husband was John Burgin, Sr. C. M. Gluff, age 43, married B. L. Burgin, age 45, on Nov. 7, 1907 in Hodgenville, Larue Co., KY. It was her second marriage. - KY Birth Record gives Tisha B. Burba, born Dec. 8, 1859 in Larue Co., KY. Father, Miles P. Burba and mother's maiden name was Turner. However, Miles P. Burba married Charlotte Crow on July 3, 1851 in Hardin Co., KY. Luticia was born in 1859. The maiden name Turner must be incorrect or Charlotte first married a Mr. Crow. - 1860 Census, Hodgenville, Larue Co., KY - Luticia is age 1, with father M. P. Burba, age 35 and mother Charlotte, age 30. | Death Certificate KY Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GOETZ, Abbie Nancy (WOOTEN) | Nov. 23, 1868 | Dec. 23, 1915 At Home, Rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Harrison C. Wooten and Mary A. McNatt. Nancy F. M. Wooten, age 33, married Peter Martin Goetz, Jr., age 22, on Jan. 8, 1902 in Purdy, Barry Co., MO. - Cassville Republican, Dec. 30, 1915 - Mrs. Martin Goetz, north of Purdy, died at her home Thursday, Dec. 23, of pneumonia. She died very suddenly. Her condition was not thought to be dangerous and the children went to school Thursday. The funeral was held Friday afternoon. She leaves a husband and four children. Mrs. Goetz was a sister of Dr. M. W. Wooten and Mrs. Cassie Leonard. - Mother's Obit | Online Obit Mother's Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GOETZ, Andrew Otto | May 20, 1892 Hindsville, AR |
Jan. 19, 1962 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a retired Frisco employee. Listed as divorced. Usual residence was Forsyth, Taney Co., MO. Son of Peter Martin Goetz II and Bertha Minnie Mitchell/Mitzel. Mrs. Ernest Libby of Forsyth, MO was the informant on the death certificate. His wife was Lou May Link. - Andrew O. Goetz, age 21, married Lou Link, age 18, on June 11, 1913 in Barry Co., MO. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GOETZ, Dannie Joe | Aug. 5, 1939 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
June 13, 1954 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: According to his death certificate he was a son of Herman and Fontella (Wiseley) Goetz. He died from the effects of a 22 rifle gun shot wound and was a student in Purdy High School. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| GOETZ, Fontella Fern (WISELEY) | Nov. 29, 1915 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 28, 1995 MO |
SSW: Herman Martin - Inscription: "Married Aug. 27, 1933" - Research Note: Daughter of Claude Wiseley and Eulah Effie Ghan. Fontella Fern Wiseley, age 18, married Herman M. Goetz, age 23, on Aug. 27, 1933 in Monett, Barry Co., MO. | Census MO Marriage Records SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GOETZ, Herman Martin | Apr. 20, 1910 | Feb. 5, 1997 | SSW: Fontella F. - Inscription: "Married Aug. 27, 1933" - Research Note: Son of Peter Martin Goetz III and Mary Alice Atkerson. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GOETZ, Lou May (LINK) | 1894 | 1976 | Research Note: Wife of Andrew O. Link. Daughter of William Edward Link and Mary Leona Vaught. - June 10, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Clark News: Andrew Goetz and Miss Lou Link were united in matrimony last Saturday, June 14, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Link, Rev. Goodnight officiating. | Online Newspapers Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GOETZ, Mary Alice (ATKERSON) | Aug. 20, 1878 Pierce City, MO |
July 31, 1962 Feeney Guest Home, Pioneer, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Second wife of Peter Martin Goetz III. Daughter of Francis Marion "Frank" Atkerson and Mary Hillhouse (incorrect, her mother was Mary Elizabeth Murrell, her grandmother was Mary C. Hillhouse). Mrs. Willard Hunter of West Plains, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Alice Atkerson married P. Martin Goetz on Sept. 1, 1918 in Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO. - Computer Enhanced Negative | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GOETZ, Minnie Bertha (MITZEL/BRENNER) | Mar. 26, 1854 Germany |
July 17, 1921 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Peter Martin II - Research Note: Her death certificate is file under Minnie Goltz. Her father was named Mitzel and was born in Germany. She was married and Peter Goetz gave the information. Son Andrew's death certificate gives his mother as Minnie Mitchell. Son Peter Jr.'s death certificate gives his mother as Bertha Brenner. Marriage record gives Bertha Brenner. - Bertha Brenner, age 18, married Peter Goetz, age 27, on May 9, 1878 in Crooked Creeks, Houston Co., MN. Peter III was born Apr. 25, 1879, therefore, Minnie Mitzel and Bertha Brenner have to be the same person. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper MN Marriage Index Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GOETZ, Peter Martin II | Mar. 25, 1851 Darmstadt, Germany |
July 2, 1938 Corsicana, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Minnie Bertha - Research Note: Parents not named on the death certificate. Peter Martin Goetz was the informant on the death certificate. Son of Peter Martin Goetz I and Elizabeth K. Schmidt. | Death Certificate Germany Birth Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GOETZ, Peter "Martin" III | Apr. 25, 1879 Salina, KS |
Dec. 29, 1959 At Home, Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Retired farmer. Son of Peter Martin Goetz II and Bertha Brenner. First wife Nancy Abbie Wooten. His second wife was Mary Alice Atkerson. Herman Goetz of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Census gives his mother as Minnie born 1854. - Computer Enhanced Negative | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GOETZ, Ralph E. | Nov. 6, 1913 Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 22, 1921 Barry Co., MO |
He died from the effects of leukemia and was a son of Andrew Goetz. His mother's maiden name was Link (Lou Link). Mattie Blankenship gave the information. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| GOETZ, Ricky Gene | May 11, 1952 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 16, 1958 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Son" - Research Note: He was the son of Herman Goetz and Fontella Wiseley. His father was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Monett Times Photo Jay Trace |
| GONZALEZ, Milagros Rueda | 2008 | Dec. 6, 2008 St. John's Hosp., Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: Milagros Rueda Gonzalez, infant daughter of Conrrado Rueda and Brizeida Gonzalez, of Purdy, passed away Dec. 6, 2008, in St. John's Hospital, Aurora. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GOODE, Mary R. | Feb. 4, 1907 | Feb. 14, 1983 | Inscription: "Gone Fishing" "Precious Memories" | Photo Jay Trace |
| GOODNIGHT, Cora Bell | Aug. 21, 1874 Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 19, 1927 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: According to her death certificate she was a daughter of George Martin Goodnight born TN and Elizabeth Ann (Betterton) Goodnight born AL. Francis Goodnight of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Buried next to Samantha Elvira and Will H. Wormington in the Wormington Plot. Samantha was her sister. - Plot Stone | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GOODNIGHT, Mollie J. (ROBBERSON) | Sept. 19, 1879 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 15, 1966 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Rev. William Francis - Research Note: Died at the home of friends. Usual residence was Monett, MO. Daughter of Joseph Robberson and Mary Louiza Burruss. Mrs. Gladys Cowley of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Mollie J. Robberson, age 17, married William F. Goodnight, age 23, on Sept. 20, 1896 in Barry Co., MO. Joseph Robberson, father, and Mary Robberson, mother, of Mollie gave consent. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GOODNIGHT, William Francis, Rev. | Jan. 9, 1872 Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 6, 1954 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Mollie - Research Note: According to his death certificate he was a son of George Martin and Elizabeth (Betterton) Goodnight. Both buried at Goodnight Cemetery. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| GOVER, Ellis | June 24, 1919 Benton Co., MO |
July 29, 1996 El Paso, TX |
SSW: Mary Virginia - Research Note: Son of Luther Amos Gover and Goldie Caroline Bybee. | TX Death Index SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GOVER, Mary Virginia (LINEBARGER) | Oct. 7, 1922 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 11, 2003 Denton, TX |
SSW: Ellis - Research Note: Daughter of James Rosebert Linebarger and Flossie Sapp. She was a piano teacher and a member of the First Baptist Church in Denton and El Paso, Texas, where she taught Sunday school. She married Ellis Gover on June 25, 1944, in Purdy, and he preceded her in death July 29, 1966. She was preceded in death by one brother, Kermit Linebarger. | Census SS Claims Index Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GULLUP, Shirley | May 4, 1901 | Aug. 29, 1901 | Inscription: "Son of J. R. and Ona Gullup - Age 4 Mo 25 Ds" | Photo Jay Trace |
| GURLEY, Alexander "Pierce" | Feb. 11, 1871 | July 5, 1908 | Research Note: Son of George Washington Gurley and Elvira Tennessee Combs. Married Josephine Fox, August 28, 1898 in Jasper Co., MO. She was born July 19, 1877 and died Apr. 1, 1951. - Posted by Michelle Roberts on Monday, April 6, 1998 - Purdy, Barry County, Missouri - A. P. Gurley died in 1908 in a fishing accident leaving a wife and three children. I would like information on this family. - July 11, 1908, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Pierce Gurley's Funeral: The funeral services held at Purdy, Wednesday, in the memory of the late Pierce Gurley, by Revs Hicks and McCracken were very impressive. The service was conducted on the lawn at the home of the deceased, where the largest crowd that ever assembled in Purdy, to pay tribute of respect, by the memory of a fellow citizen. Rev. Hicks' funeral sermon was very able, his description of the perfect man was fine, that all had faults but the good acts of the deceased outweighed his faults and he had great credit on the right side of the book of life. After the services, at the home, the A. F. and A. M., with Knight Templars of Monett, as escort, accompanied the remains to the cemetery, where they were laid to rest to await the beautiful resurrection mourn. There was about 100 members of the Masonic Lodge and about 40 Knight Templars in the possession. There was a good crowd from Monett and Cassville. The surrounding county were well represented. - January 27, 1906, Cassville Democrat - Purdy News: Pierce Gurley is building a handsome new residence. - Same Paper - Purdy News: A. M. and A. P. Gurley are attending the Implement Dealers Association in Kansas City, this week. - June 4, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Purdy News: Mrs. A. P. Gurley who lives in Springfield was in Purdy, Saturday and Sunday. She came down to decorate the graves of loved ones. | Note Norman Smith Obit Census Online Newspapers MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Headstone Nancy Wickam Photo Jay Trace |
| GURLEY, Amos Mason | Jan. 9, 1870 Fairview, Newton Co., MO |
Feb. 6, 1943 Stella Hosp., Stella, Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of George Washington Gurley and Elvira Tennessee Combs both born Kingston, Madison Co., AR. Amos Gurley Jr. was the informant on the death certificate. Married Nancy Katherine Fly, September 5, 1894. - Cassville Republican, Thursday March 28, 1940 - GURLEY IMPROVING - Word comes from Springfield that A. M. Gurley, President of the National Bank in Purdy, who is a medical patient in the Burge Hospital in Springfield, is improving nicely and will be able to return home in a week or ten days. - Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO February 11, 1943 - DEATH COMES TO PURDY BANKER - Ulcers Of Stomach Gradually Saps Once Rugged Constitution - Amos M. Gurley, prominent Barry County Banker and for many years one of Southwest Missouri's leading hardware and implement dealers, and widely known in Public life, passed away early Saturday morning, February 6. in the Stella Hospital. Mr. Gurley had been suffering for a long while from stomach ulcers. He finally decided to go for an operation. He entered the Stella Hospital and underwent the operation Wednesday, February 3rd. The operation proved in vain for the once constitution with which Mr. Gurley had been blessed had been preyed upon so long and to such an extent that he was unable to recover. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, February 8, at the Methodist church in Purdy, conducted by Re. E. W. Love of Joplin, a former Pastor at Purdy. Burial was in the Purdy Cemetery with the Blankenship undertakers in charge. Amos M. Gurley was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Gurley, prominent pioneer residents of Newton and Barry counties. When a young man he and his younger brother, who died in July 1909, became associated with their father in the hardware and implement business in their home town, which had just been established. George Gurley established a business there and along with other pioneers, business, and professional men; among them being O. L. Rose, J. K. Northcutt, D. L. Baylor, Horace R. Williams, W. E. Smith, Dr. R. B. Gladden, A. B. Morris, and W. I. I. Morrow, soon made Purdy one of the leading trading centers in the county. Since that time Amos M. Gurley had been active in the affairs of Purdy and one of her most prominent citizens. Some forty years ago, he and a few other Purdy citizens organized a bank at Purdy. Mr. Gurley was elected its president. The bank prospered and in later years was made a National Bank. Mr. Gurley had been president of the bank from the date of its organization until he passed away. He had been active also in religious and fraternal affairs. He became a member and was one of the pillars of the Presbyterian church organized in Purdy and was one of the charter members of the Purdy Masonic Lodge. Amos M. Gurley was born January 9, 1870. At the time of his death he was 73 years old. He was born on Oliver's Prairie in Newton county. His parents moved to Purdy when he was a young man and that had since been his home. He was united in marriage to Nancy Fly, September 5, 1894. To them were born three children: George, deceased; Miss Katherine Gurley of St. Louis, and Amos Jr. of Fort Worth, Texas. He was a man of unusual executive ability and recognized over Southwest Missouri as one of this section's out-standing business men. For many years Mr. Gurley took an active interest in public affairs and served as Chairman of the Republican County Committee, and for several years was a member of the Republican State Committee. In 1916 and again in 1918, he was prominently mentioned as a candidate for Congress from what was the 16th Missouri District, composed of seven counties. He served as Postmaster at Purdy but had no desire to hold public office. Few men were ever more loyal to his friends than was Amos Gurley. He was a man of deep convictions and never hesitated to express his views. During his last years he had not enjoyed good health but he seldom complained. He always took a common sense view of life and the ill to which mortal are heir. In his death Barry county has lost one of her out-standing citizens. He is survived by his widow, one daughter, Miss Kathryn, and one son, Amos Junior who is in the insurance business in Ft. Worth, Texas. - May 13, 1897, Cassville Republican - M. C. Messer and L. Beasley of Cassville, and W. G. Haynes and Amos Gurley of Purdy attended Ringling Bros. Circus at St. Louis Friday. - March 5, 1904, Cassville Democrat - The following postmasters were here Monday, looking after P. O. business: Sam Chapell, Monett; Henry Thomas, Jenkins; Amos Gurley, Purdy; and P. R. Moffit, Washburn. - September 23, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Amos Gurley of Purdy is Agent for Studebaker Automobiles. - July 31, 1920, Cassville Democrat - Amos Gurley of Purdy, escorted Senator Spencer thru Jasper county last week on a wobbling tour. - Plot Stone | Death Certificate Online Obit Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Headstone Norman Smith Photo Jay Trace |
| GURLEY, Arthur Lee | Jan. 12, 1885 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
July 11, 1952 Clovis, NM |
Research Note: Arthur weighed about 3 lbs. at birth but grew to be 6 ft. 4 in. tall. He was a born salesman and dealt in broomcorn, oil and gas leases, and real estate. He and Myrtle moved to New Mexico and homesteaded a place. He worked on the building of the roundhouse for the Santa Fe Railroad. Myrtle died of the flu epidemic in 1918. Arthur then married Margaret (Smith) Wright. He died at home in his sleep and was taken overland to Purdy, Missouri and buried in the Gurley Mausoleum. - Buried inside the Gurley Mausoleum on right side as your looking in. - Arthur Lee Gurley son of John Wesley Gurley and Mary Ann Combs. First married Myrtle Poor and second Margaret "Madge" S. Wright. - A. L. Gurley, age 19, married Myrtle Poor on Mar. 6, 1903 in Barry Co., MO. M. A. Gurley, mother of Arthur, gave consent. He married Margaret "Madge" (Smith) Wright, age 32, on Jan. 19, 1921 in Oklahoma Co., OK. She died in 1966 and is buried at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Clovis, Curry Co., NM. - July 6, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Purdy News: Arthur Gurley and wife of Clovis, New Mexico are visiting relatives and friends here this week. - Mother's Obit | Gurley History Mary Ann (Gurley) Brummitt MO Marriage Records OK Marriage Index Census Phyllis Long Headstone Norman Smith Photo Jay Trace |
| GURLEY, Elvira Tennessee (COMBS) | May 29, 1846 Kingston, Madison Co., AR |
Apr. 6, 1910 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Mason Calmes Combs and Margaret Elvira Hogan. Married George Washington Gurley. - Cassville Republican, Cassville, Missouri April 14, 1910 - MRS. G. W. GURLEY DIES SUDDENLY - Mrs. Tennessee Elvira Gurley, wife of George Washington Gurley and mother of Amos Mason Gurley, the well known Purdy hardware merchant, died suddenly at her home in Purdy, early Wednesday morning, April 6, 1910, of heart failure. She had enjoyed her usual health and retired feeling well Tuesday night. Her husband was waked from sleep just as she passed away. Funeral services were conducted Friday by her pastor, Rev. H. I. Stuart of Cassville assisted by Revs. J. F. Harbour and F. W. McCracken of Sarcoxie. Mrs. Gurley was born May 29, 1846, being at her death aged 63 years, 10 months and 16 days. She was married to G. W. Gurley, August 9, 1865. To this union were born five children: Albert Kaiser Gurley of Sarcoxie, Missouri, Mrs. Inez Browning of Melrose, New Mexico, Amos M. Gurley of Purdy, Missouri, Mrs. Alice Maud Rose of Purdy, and Alexander Pierce Gurley, deceased of Purdy. She was converted about 1872 and united with the Presbyterian Church. When the church was organized in Purdy, she became a charter member to which she was faithful till death. Her wishes as she had expressed them at times to members of the family were carried out in the funeral services so far as known. In accord with her request her sons and sons-in-laws were the pallbearers. She was a woman of strong convictions and much devoted to her children, grandchildren and companion. The doors of her home were ever open to her neighbors and friends, especially to the ministers of the gospel. Her death came as a great shock to her family and friends who on Friday gathered to pay the last tribute of respect to her memory. - Plot Stone | Online Obit Phyllis Long Headstone Norman Smith Photo Jay Trace |
| GURLEY, Floid D. | June 30, 1890 | July 12, 1891 | Research Note: There was no surname listed but this stone is near and like the stones for Gracie and William Roy. Son of William Dempsey Gurley and Adele Emilline Cook. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GURLEY, George Washington | 1841 | 1924 | Research Note: First wife was Elvira Tennessee Combs. Second wife Jennie Hurst. Third wife Nancy Sybil Varner. Sybil had been married 5 times, buried at Washburn Prairie Cemetery. - George Washington Gurley, son of Joel and Virginia (Stephenson) Gurley. He was the husband of Elvira Tennessee Combs. Parents of Albert Kaiser, Inez Aldora, Amos Mason, Alexander Pierce, and Maude L. - George married Elvira Tennessee Combs, sister of Mary Anne Combs. He served as a 1st Lt. in Co. D, 1st Arkansas Infantry under Captain Grotiot and Captain W. H. Newman in the Union Army during the Civil War. His mother, Virginia, lived with him after the death of his father. - February 17, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Fall Breaks Hip: George Gurley, Sr., an aged and well known citizen of Purdy, fell one day last week and broke one of his hips, which will make him a cripple for the remainder of his life. He's the father of Amos Gurley and Mrs. C. A. Rose of Purdy and the Rev. Kaiser Gurley of near Verona. - June 1, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO - Personal and Local News: It was reported in this city, Wednesday that George W. Gurley and Mrs. N. S. Baker (Nancy Sybil Varner) of Purdy were married in Purdy, Tuesday evening. Rev. Whittington being the officiating minister. Mr. Gurley is one of the best known citizens of Purdy and this county, having been engaged in business at Purdy for many years up to a few years ago when he retired. Mrs. Gurley lived south of this city until a short time ago when she moved to Purdy. The contracting parties are both highly esteemed citizens and will receive the congratulations of a host of friends. - Plot Stone | Notes Online Newspapers 1890 Vet Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GURLEY, George William Theron | Sept. 9, 1895 Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 26, 1920 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate reads that he was a son of Amos M. and Nannie (Fly) Gurley. He was a merchant and died from the effects of the flu. A. M. Gurley, Purdy, MO, was the informant. George Gurley, age 19, married Sybil Cox, age 17, on May 25, 1915 in Barry Co., MO. A. M. Gurley, father of George, and Alsie B. Cox, father of Sybil, gave consent. She was the daughter of Alsie B. Cox and Lora Elizabeth Davis, both buried at Purdy Cemetery. Sybil second married Hubert E. Roberts and is buried at Purdy Cemetery under Roberts. - Wheaton Journal, Friday Jan. 31, 1920 - PURDY BUSINESS MAN DIES OF PNEUMONIA - Funeral of George Gurley, Jr. Held at Gurley Home in Purdy Wednesday Afternoon With Masonic Honors. - George William Gurley, Jr. 24 years old son of Hon. A. M. (Amos Mason) Gurley and wife of Purdy, died of pneumonia at 5:30 o'clock, Monday afternoon, Jan. 25, following an illness of about ten days. Two weeks ago George attended the annual convention of hardware and implement dealers at Kansas City. He returned feeling very badly but attended a meeting of the board of directors of the First National Bank of Purdy that evening and later a meeting of the Masonic Lodge. He was confined to his bed for about two days with what appeared to have been the "flu". Sunday following, he was up and ate a very hearty dinner and soon took his bed again. In a few days a serious case of pneumonia rapidly developed. He put up a brave and manly fight and told those about his bedside that he was going to recover so great was his hope and confidence. Local physicians, Dr. West of Monett, a Springfield nurse and members of the family did all that skill, trained and loving hands could but all in vain. George William, Jr. was born at Purdy Sept. 9, 1895, and was the oldest child of Mr. And Mrs. A. M. Gurley. He was married to Miss Sybil Cox of Purdy in April 1915. They have one child, Jack, six months old. Mrs. Gurley has been in very bad health for the past few weeks having been a part of the time in the West Hospital in Monett for treatment. She was able to be brought home Friday. George Gurley was one of this county's prominent young business men with a bright future for a successful business career. From a mere boy he has been learning the hardware business and had begun to assume many of the responsibilities of the large business done annually by the Gurley Bros. Stores. He was also a director in the First National Bank of Purdy. Few young men in this county of his age had as wide a business experience as he. He was liked by everybody being a young man of pleasing and amiable disposition and always accommodating. His death in the very bloom of his young manhood is indeed a sad one and has brought deep grief to numerous friends all over the county. In addition to his wife and little son, he leaves father and mother, one sister, Miss Kathryn who is attending Monticello College at Monticello, Ill. and a younger brother Amos Jr. Funeral services were being held at the Gurley home this afternoon, Wednesday conducted by Rev. Denton R. Wood of this city and the Masonic fraternity with the Knight Templar as escorts. - Plot Stone | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Obit MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GURLEY, Gracie | Jan. 24, 1889 | Feb. 19, 1889 | Research Note: There was no surname listed but this stone is near and like the stones for William D. and Floid D. Daughter of William Dempsey Gurley and Adele Emiline Cook. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GURLEY, Infant | Dec. 12, 1899 | Dec. 12, 1899 | Inscription: "Infant Dau. of J. O. and Alice M." - Research Note: Daughter of James Oscar Gurley and Alice Mentora McNatt. James Oscar was the son of William Dempsey Gurley and Adele Emiline Cook. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GURLEY, Jack William | July 26, 1919 MO |
Nov. 22, 1970 Fairview, Newton Co., O |
Research Note: Jack W. Gurley son of George William Gurley and Sybil Cox. Nancy Wickam's Note: George William Gurley married Sybil Cox, May 25, 1915, Barry Co., MO. Possible marriage record: Jack Gurley, age 30, married Virginia Perry, age 37, on Dec. 21, 1949 in St. Louis, MO. He was divorced at the time of his death. He worked for the railroad. Cause of death was injuries sustained in a two car accident at the Jct. of Hwy 86 and Rt. T. Resident of 307 6th St., Monett, Barry Co., MO. Mrs. Sybil Roberts of the same address in Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Headstone Norman Smith Census MO Marriage Records Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace Marriage Note Nancy Wickam |
| GURLEY, Jennie (HURST) (HAMILTON) | Feb. 11, 1844 TN |
Mar. 27, 1913 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Married at time of death. Parents Benjamin Franklin and Eliza Jane (Flack) Hurst both born TN. John Hamilton of Sedalia, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Her first husband was Audley S. Hamilton. Second wife of George Washington Gurley. Mrs. Jennie Hamilton, age 65, married G. W. Gurley, age 70, on Nov. 9, 1911 in Exeter, Barry Co., MO. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Death Certificate Jay Trace |
| GURLEY, Kathryn | Oct. 19, 1902 | Jan. 3, 1991 | Research Note: Daughter of Amos Mason Gurley and Nancy Katherine Fly. Resided in Austin, Texas in 1943 when her father died in 1960. Still single. - July 13, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Personal and Local News: A. M. Gurley and daughter, Kathryn, and little son, Amos, motored to Cassville Tuesday where Mr. Gurley attended to business. - Cassville Republican, Sept. 25, 1919 - Miss Kathryn Gurley of Purdy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Gurley, is attending college in Illinois. - Plot Stone | Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Headstone Norman Smith Photo Jay Trace |
| GURLEY, Maggie (PARKER) | Aug. 12, 1874 | Oct. 19, 1958 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Wife of Mason "Mace" Gurley. According to census and marriage records she was the daughter of William Parker and Genetta (Bullock) (Gurley) Cosbey. William Parker married Genetta Bullock on Dec. 2, 1869 in Linn Co., MO. William died in 1895. Genetta second married Wiley Cosbey in on Feb. 28, 1886 in Crawford Co., AR. Buried inside Gurley Mausoleum on left side as your looking in. Maggie Parker married Mason Canada Gurley May 13, 1899. Daughter of ? Parker and Jeanette Costby. - Cassville Republican, July 31, 1919 Wiley Cosbey and daughter, Marie, and Mr. and Mrs. Mace Gurley of Purdy were in Cassville Monday, Mr. and Mrs. Gurley will soon leave for Wichita, Kan., to remain for a few months. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records AR Marriage Index Census Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Note Norman Smith Photo Jay Trace |
| GURLEY, Mary Adele Emiline (COOK) | Mar. 26, 1852 AR |
Apr. 22, 1905 | Inscription: " Wife of W. D. Gurley" - Research Note: Wife of William Dempsey Gurley. Daughter of David and Mary Frances (Burney) Cook. Wife of William Dempsey Gurley. | Census Phyllis Long Headstone Norman Smith Photo Jay Trace |
| GURLEY, Mason Canada "Mace" | Mar. 11, 1872 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 12, 1960 Sunset Rest Home Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Buried inside Gurley Mausoleum on right side as your looking in. Son of John Wesley Gurley and Mary Ann Combs. Mrs. Ada Curran of Kansas City, KS was the informant on the death certificate. Married Maggie Parker May 13, 1899. He was a retired blacksmith. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Headstone Norman Smith Photo Jay Trace |
| GURLEY, Myrtle (POOR) | Mar. 3, 1885 KS |
Oct. 6, 1918 | Research Note: Buried inside Gurley Mausoleum on left side as your looking in. Myrtle Poor married Arthur Lee Gurley, age 19, on Mar. 6, 1903 in Purdy, Barry Co., MO. M. A. Gurley, mother of Arthur, gave consent. Daughter of Robert Poor and Anna B. Allman. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Oct. 10, 1918 - Mrs. Arthur Gurley, nee Myrtle Poor, died at their home in New Mexico the first of the week. Her body was sent to Purdy and was expected to arrive Tuesday night. The funeral was to have been held Wednesday at Purdy and interment made in the cemetery there. The cause of the death was influenza followed by pneumonia. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Oct. 17, 1918 - Rev. J. T. Brattin was called to Purdy Wednesday of last week to preach the funeral of Mrs. Arthur Gurley. | Online Newspapers MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Headstone Norman Smith Photo Jay Trace |
| GURLEY, Nancy Katherine (FLY) | Oct. 18, 1870 | Aug. 6, 1943 Austin, TX |
Research Note: Daughter of William A. Fly and Martha Ann Hale. Wife of Amos Mason Gurley. - Monett Times, Aug. 6, 1943 - MRS. NANNIE GURLEY DIED THIS MORNING - Mrs. Nannie Gurley, wife of the late A. M. Gurley of Purdy, died this morning at a hospital in Austin, Texas, where she had been residing since early spring. The body will be brought to Monett Sunday morning and funeral services will be conducted at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the First Baptist church at Purdy. Interment will be in the Purdy Cemetery, under the direction of the Blankenship Funeral Home. Mrs. Gurley is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Fly, and a life-long resident of Barry county. Mr. Gurley died February 6, 1943 and shortly after his death, Mrs. Gurley went to Austin to make her home with her daughter, Kathryn Gurley. She had been in failing health for several years. The immediate survivors are her daughter, Kathryn, a son Amos Gurley, Jr., of Fort Worth, Texas; a sister, Mrs. Ira Wilson, of Long Beach, California and a brother Henry Fly of Shell Knob, for many years a merchant in Monett. - August 11, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Purdy News: Miss Mabel Fly left Saturday morning to spend a few days with her sister, Mrs. A. M. Gurley, at Eureka Sprigs, Ark. - Another Photo - Plot Stone - Father's Obit - Mother's Obit | Note Norman Smith Online Obit Online Newspapers Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GURLEY, William Dempsey | Jan. 29, 1851 Kingston, Madison Co., AR |
Apr. 16, 1912 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: William Dempsey Gurley was a son of Joel Gurley and Virginia Stephenson. He married Adele Emiline Cook (she went by Mary). According to his death certificate he was a widow, a blacksmith and a Justice of the Peace. It reads that Joseph and Margaret (Stephenson) Gurley were his parents. They were both born in Scotland. Phyllis' Note: His death certificate does read that Joseph and Margaret (Stephenson) Gurley were born in Scotland. William Dempsey Gurley's GG Grandparents were born in Scotland. Joseph and Margaret known as Joel and Virginia in the census records. Joel was born in AL and died in 1863 in Ft. Smith, AR during the Civil War. Virginia Stephenson, his wife was born in TN and died 1910 in Greensburg, KS. - April 18, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Drops Dead: Without a moments warning W. D. Gurley of Purdy dropped dead at his blacksmith shop in Purdy Tuesday morning of heart failure. Mr. Gurley had gone to his shop for the usual day's work and was handed a letter to read and sat down to read it when he dropped over dead. Mr. Gurley had never complained of his heart to his friends and his sudden death was a great surprise to everyone. W. D. Gurley has for years been a justice of the peace at Purdy and is one of the county's most highly respected citizens. He has a large acquaintance in this county and was held in high esteem by his fellow townsmen. He was a quite unassuming man and was a friend to everybody. The funeral services were held in Purdy Wednesday. He was buried with the honors of the A. F. and A. M. fraternity of which he had long been a member. He leaves three brothers, Col. Gurley, Geo. Gurley and Newton Gurley and six children; Mrs. John Moore, Mrs. L. R. McNatt, Mrs. Chell Shipman, Mrs. Asa Wormington, Miss Myrtle Gurley and J. O. Gurley who lives in the west. | Headstone Norman Smith Death Certificate Donna Cooper Notes Death Certificate Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| GURLEY, William Roy | Feb. 11, 1887 | Jan. 1, 1889 | Research Note: There was no surname listed but this stone is near and like the stones for Gracie and Floid D. Son of William Dempsey Gurley and Adele Emiline Cook. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
