Purdy Cemetery
Barry Co., MO
Surnames R - S
SSW = Shares Stone With
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAGAIN, Rosella Lydia (ELLIS) | 1849 | 1925 | SSW: Samuel Carrol - Research Note: Wife of Samuel C. Ragain. Her son, W. E. Ragain, died in Jasper Co., MO, and his death certificate gives her maiden name as Elliff, however, family have her listed as Ellis. - Daughter of Joseph W. Ellis and Cynthia Ann (Moore) Etter. Rosella Lydia Ellis married Samuel C. Ragain on Nov. 4, 1869 in Lawrence Co., MO. - Another Photo - Repaired Stone | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace Purdy Stone Repair |
| RAGAIN, Samuel Carrol | Oct. 10, 1847 Giles Co., TN |
Jan. 29, 1922 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Rosella Lydia - Research Note: His death certificate reads that his name was Samuel Carrol Ragain and his father was William Edward Ragain and his mother was Missouri Brattin/Britton. Family report his birth in Giles Co., TN, but his death certificate reads that he was born in Carroll Co., TN. Both of his parents were born in TN. Mrs. W. E. Ragain gave the information. His wife was Rosella Ellis. - Another Photo - Repaired Stone | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace Purdy Stone Repair |
| RAGAIN, William Edward | Dec. 23, 1870 Lawrence Co., MO |
June 23, 1956 Joplin Hospital, Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate reads that his parents were Samuel and Rosebela Eliff, but that is a typo since the family reports his mother as Rosella Ellis. Minnie Ragain was given as his wife's name. - SS Claims Index gives his parents as Samuel W. Ragain and Rosella Ellis. 1900 Census gives his wife as Sarah born May 1873. William E. Ragain, age 24, married Sarah E. McDaniel, age 22, on Dec. 23, 1894 in Lawrence Co., MO. W. E. Ragain, age 33, married Mrs. Florence Smith, age 29, on Feb. 20, 1904 in Barry Co., MO. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Census SS Claims Index MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| RAGSDALE, Charles | Mar. 16, 1855 KY |
Dec. 23, 1930 Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Susan - Research Note: His death certificate records his death in Lawrence Co., MO. King Funeral home records record his death as Sept. 23, 1930 and his death certificate has death date of Dec. 23, 1930. "Husband of Minnie," although Susan shares his gravestone. Occupation carpenter, died of pulmonary tuberculosis. All census records say he was born in Carroll Co., KY. Son of George C. Ragsdale and Margaret A Harman. His first wife was Susan Carney. Second wife was Mrs. Minnie Wilson. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, July 27, 1893 - Charles Ragsdale, one of Purdy's best carpenters was looking after contracts Monday. - September 2, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Meet After Forty Years: C. C. Spillman of Indianapolis, Ind., is enjoying a visit with his cousin, Chas. Ragsdale, of near Purdy, whom he had not seen for 40 years. They were boys together in "Old Kentucky". Mr. Spillman had been to Denver, Colo., to visit a son and to Filer, Idaho, to visit a sister whom he had not seen for 43 years. His sister was formerly Mrs. Sam Twilleagear, now Mrs. L. A. Ragsdale. She used to live in Barry County and at one time lived in Cassville. On the trip west Mr. Spillman stopped at Kirksville, Mo., where he visited a brother. He says the people he has met in Barry County are the most sociable people he ever knew. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo King Funeral Home Records Jay Trace |
| RAGSDALE, Susan (CARNEY) | 1862 | 1922 | SSW: Charles - Research Note: Daughter of Judge Absalom Carney and Mary Henson. Susan Carney married Charles Ragsdale on Jan. 25, 1880 in Barry Co., MO. - Mother's Obit - Sister's Obit | MO Marriage Records Mother's Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| RAINS, Mary Jane (WALLACE) | Jan. 1, 1849 VA |
Feb. 14, 1928 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Thomas H. - Research Note: According to her death certificate she was a daughter of Sol Wallace who was born in VA. Herman Rains gave the information. - Her sister, Annie E. (Wallace) Whiteman is buried at Purdy Cemetery. She was the daughter of Levi Wallace and Abigail Weers/Weirs/Neal. VA Marriage Index isn't clear on Abigail's maiden name. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Census VA Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| RAINS, Thomas H. | Feb. 14, 1844 Ray Co., MO |
Apr. 4, 1919 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: May J. - Research Note: According to his death certificate he was a son of James and Rachel (Vanderpool) Rains. He was a machinery salesman. Mary J. Rains gave the information. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, April 10, 1919 - Thomas Raines died at his home in Purdy Saturday evening, April 5, following a lingering illness of several weeks. Mr. Raines was a man of vigorous health until about two years ago when he was stricken by paralysis. For several months he had been almost helpless and for the past three or four weeks he had failed rapidly. He was in his 76th year. He came to Barry County about 20 years ago and located at Purdy where he had since lived. For several years he was engaged in the furniture business at Purdy. About two years ago he and his son, Herman, sold their furniture business and he retired from active life. Thomas Raines was a good citizen and had made many close friends in Purdy and community. Funeral services were held from the home at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon. A large crowd assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to a neighbor and friend. The religious services were conducted by Rev. Francis Goodnight and the Purdy lodge of the I. O. O. F. gave its beautiful and impressive funeral service at the grave. Mr. Raines had been an odd fellow for 55 years and was a charter member of the encampment branch of the order at Clinton, Mo., where he lived before he moved to Purdy. He leaves wife and an only child, Herman Raines, of Monett. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| RAY, James Edward | 1870 OH |
Nov. 1, 1965 Toledo Mental Health Center, Toledo, Lucas Co., OH |
Research Note: His wife was Sarah Bloss. 1930 Census they are in Sylvania, Lucas Co., OH. 1940 Census, he is widowed and living with his son Robert E. and family in Richland, Lucas Co., OH. | OH Death Index Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| RAY, Sarah (BLOSS) | Aug. 8, 1872 Dixon, WV |
Oct. 6, 1939 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Usual address give as Sylvania, Lucas Co., OH. Wife of James Edward Ray. Daughter of John W. Bloss and mother's maiden name Fergurson/Ferguson. J. W. Ray was the informant on the death certificate. WV Birth Index gives her mother as Nancy Bloss. WV Marriage Index has John W. Bloss married Nancy Ferguson in 1861 in Wayne co., WV. | Death Certificate WV Birth Index WV Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| REDSHAW, Donna Lee (SAUTER) | June 8, 1931 Aurelia, IA |
Nov. 4, 2009 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Lawrence E. - Inscription: "Married Feb. 14, 1949" - Research Note: She was a Purdy, MO resident. She was a daughter of Earl and Blanche (Cartwright) Sauter. She was united in marriage to Lawrence Redshaw February 14, 1949. He preceded her in death June 26, 1997. Donna and her family moved to Purdy in 1962 from Fonda, Iowa. Donna was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers: Jean, Dean, Vane and Richard; and two sisters: Helen and Myrtle. - Back of Stone | Photo Jay Trace Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home online Phyllis Long |
| REDSHAW, Lawrence Earl | Feb. 3, 1919 Knoke, Calhoun Co., IA |
June 26, 1997 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Donna L. - Inscription: "Married Feb. 14, 1949" - Research Note: He moved to Purdy in 1962 from Fonda, Iowa. He was retired from Wells Aluminum and farming. He was a member of Waldensian Presbyterian Church, Tom Wolfe Memorial Post No. 4207, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Disabled Veterans in Monett. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was a recipient of the Bronze Star. He married Donna Sauter on Feb. 14, 1949, at Jackson, Minn. Son of John Redshaw and Clara Weidauer. - Back of Stone - Inscription: "US ARMY, WW II, 27th Div, Bronze Star, Oct. 6, 1941 - Dec. 15, 1945" | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| REED, Lily (ELLIOTT) (MONTEITH) | Oct. 29, 1864 Brant Co., WI |
Oct. 5, 1917 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Married and informant listed as "deceased's husband" (Reed), residing in Monett. Died of typhoid fever. Father listed as Stephen Elliott of PA. Mother listed as Nancy Spanogle. Lillie R. Elliot first married James Henry Monteith on Mar. 30, 1887 in Grant Co., WI. He died in 1891. Lillie (Elliott) Monteith married Jacob C. Reed on Sept. 19, 1894 in Grant Co., WI. | Death Certificate Jay Trace WI Marriage Index Phyllis Long |
| REID, Hazel Glee (HUTTON) | Nov. 18, 1919 Linn Creek, Camden Co., MO |
Nov. 4, 2005 Cox Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Lewis R. - Research Note: She married Lewis Reid on July 3, 1940, in Harrisonville, MO, and he preceded her in death in 1989. Daughter of James Samuel Hutton and Laura Jane Garrison. She was a retired real estate agent. She was a member of the daughters of the American Revolution. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her son, Phillip Reid; two brothers; and five sisters. | Photo Jay Trace Cassville Democrat SS Claims Index Phyllis Long |
| REID, Lewis R. | Oct. 31, 1910 | Sept. 18, 1989 | SSW: Hazel G. | Photo Jay Trace |
| REID, Mary E. (SAMUELS) | Feb. 4, 1941 | No Date | SSW: Phillip E. - Inscription: "Married Dec. 9, 1960" | Photo Jay Trace |
| REID, Phillip Eugene | Apr. 29, 1941 Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO |
Oct. 21, 1996 | SSW: Mary E. - Inscription: "Married Dec. 9, 1960" - Research Note: Son of Lewis R. Reid and Hazel G. Hutton. | Mother's Obit SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| REID, Sherrie Ann | Feb. 15, 1963 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 15, 1963 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Infant" - Research Note: daughter of Phillip Reid and Mary Samuels. Phil Reid of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Atelectasis was the cause of death. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| RENO, Roy Lynn | Mar. 15, 1893 MO |
Apr. 11, 1947 Grant Co., IN |
Inscription: "PVT BTRY 340 FA 89 DIV WORLD WAR I" - Research Note: Son of George McClellan Reno, died 1920, and Mary Jeanette Blakeslee, died 1931. According to Mary's death certificate, she died at the State Hosp., Nevada, Vernon Co., MO and was divorced, buried in the State Hospital Cemetery. George is buried at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery, Barry Co., MO. Admitted to the National Home for disabled soldiers in 1921, age 28, Marion, Grant Co., IN. Still there in the 1940 census. 1910 census he is in Monett, Barry Co., MO living with his aunt and uncle, William and Carrie Lipe, age 16. They are buried at Purdy Cemetery. His grandparents were Lafayette and Delia Blakeslee buried at Purdy Cemetery. | Veteran Home Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| RHEA, Grace (YOUNG) | Aug. 23, 1894 Monett, MO |
June 29, 1967 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Sherman - Research Note: Wife of Sherman Rhea. Daughter of Frank Young and Minnie Robbins, buried at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Usual residence was rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| RHEA, James S. | 1885 | 1963 | SSW: Lela H. - Research Note: Son of Halleck M. Rhea and Nannie J. Woodard, both buried at Clark Cemetery. - Cassville Democrat, April 10, 1920 - Mrs. Nannie Rhea, daughter and son Eupha and Virgil are visiting Jim Rhea and family this week. - Father's Obit | Father's Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| RHEA, Lela H. (HENDERSON) | Dec. 15, 1885 TX |
Nov. 3, 1935 Seneca, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: James S. - Research Note: daughter of Francis P. Henderson and mother's maiden was Swigar (Alice C. Swiger), buried at Purdy Cemetery. James Rhea of Seneca, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| RHEA, Sherman | 1894 | 1977 | SSW: Grace - Research Note: Son of Halleck M. Rhea and Nannie J. Woodard, both buried at Clark Cemetery. His wife was Grace. - October 16, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Clark News: Sherman Rhea, teacher at Herrell, was visiting homefolks recently and is said to be succeeding well with his first school. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, August 8, 1918 - Sherman Rhea and his wife and his mother Mrs. Nannie Rhea, spent Monday night with Eaton Rhea and family. - Cassville Republican, Sept. 18, 1919 - Mr. and Mrs. Morris Rhea spent the latter part of last week with his brother, Sherman Rhea, near Monett. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Dec. 18, 1919 - Miss Eupha Rhea is spending the week with her brother, Sherman Rhea. - Father's Obit | Father's Obit Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| RICE, Clara Maude (IRELAND) | Nov. 17, 1899 KS |
Mar. 23, 1984 | SSW: John F. - Research Note: Daughter of Thomas R. Ireland and Eva Ida Quirk, buried at Roach Cemetery. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| RICE, John F. | Feb. 28, 1906 IL |
Dec. 29, 1992 | SSW: Clara M. - Research Note: Son of John Harvey Rice and Matilda Harriet "Tillie Hattie" Anderson. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| RICKETTS, Susan | 1875 | 1911 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was a daughter of Marcus Hook "Mark" Ricketts, born in NC, and Harriet Elizabeth Horton, born in TN. She was an inmate in the Alms house and died of pneumonia. Ed Kemp of Washburn gave the information. - Headstone | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| RICKMAN, D. J. "Jerald" | Oct. 5, 1922 Crane, Stone Co., MO |
June 29, 2013 Lacoba Homes, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Ruby G. - Inscription: "Sept. 1, 1942" - Research Note: He was the son of the late Dawson and Elsie (Earnhart) Rickman. He was united in marriage on September 1, 1942 in Reno, Nevada to Ruby Davis, she preceded him in death on August 23, 1980. He was then united in marriage to WillaDean (Casper) Drake on March 30, 1984 in Purdy, MO, she preceded him in death on June 6, 2013. He was a retired farmer, member of the Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church, and served in the Army during World War II serving in the 309th Combat Engineers who fought in the Battle of the Bulge and the Battle of Three Rivers. He was preceded in death by both his parents: Dawson and Elsie; wife: Ruby; wife: WillaDean; one daughter: Judy Lauderdale on October 10, 1970; two brothers; one sister; one son-in-law: Clifton on November 15, 1969; and one grandchild. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| RICKMAN, Ruby Gertrude (DAVIS) | May 3, 1923 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 23, 1980 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: D. J. "Jerald" - Inscription: "Sept. 1, 1942" - Research Note: Daughter of George Erwin Davis and Vera Gertrude (Wormington) (Henderson) Davis, both buried at Purdy Cemetery. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| RIDDLE, James C. | 1843 TN |
1907 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Civil War Veteran. His wife was Rebecca Alderson. Son of Samuel T. Riddle and Sarah C. Drake. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| RIDDLE, Rebecca Ann (ALDERSON) | Mar. 19, 1848 AR |
Feb. 3, 1925 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: According to her death certificate her husband was named James C. Riddle. Her father was J. W. Alderson and her mother's maiden name was Williams. Jessie McGraw gave the information. Her parents were Jesse W. and Lavina (Williams) Alderson. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| ROACH, Golda A. (MOODY) | Aug. 5, 1901 Oklahoma City, OK |
May 12, 1978 | SSW: William J. - Inscription: "Married Feb. 20, 1919" - Daughter of John Wesley Moody and Mary Melissa Johnson. Goldie A. Moody, age 17, married William J. Roach, age 21, on Feb. 20, 1919 in Garfield, OK. Mary Moody, mother of Goldie, gave consent. - Another Stone | OK Marriage Index Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ROACH, William James | May 26, 1897 | May 5, 1977 | SSW: Golda A. - Inscription: "Married Feb. 20, 1919" - Research Note: Son of Joseph H. Roach and Luella Milligan. - Military Stone - Inscription: "US ARMY WORLD WAR I" | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ROBBERSON, Bertha Louella (ROGERS) | Aug. 25, 1878 Barry Co., MO |
June 13, 1952 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Tom - Research Note: According to her death certificate she was a daughter of William and Laura (Atkinson) Rogers. Thomas R. Robberson was listed as her husband. Mrs. Elbert Terry gave the information. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| ROBBERSON, Norine | June 8, 1904 | Aug. 8, 1990 | Research Note: Daughter of Thomas R. Robberson and Bertha Rogers. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ROBBERSON, Thomas R. "Tom" | Apr. 7, 1874 Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 27, 1941 Barry Co. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Bertha - Research Note: Son of Joseph Robberson and Mary Burris. His wife, Bertha of rural Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ROBERTS, Donna Lea (READ) | Aug.. 22, 1936 Syracuse, NE |
July 15, 2010 Red Rose Inn, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: daughter of Leon Cecil and Elizabeth (Appenzeller) Read. She was united in marriage December 30, 1956 to William Roberts in Arkon, Colorado. Donna is survived by two daughters. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home online Phyllis Long |
| ROBERTS, Hubert Eugene | Feb. 8, 1892 MO |
Nov. 30, 1971 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Zephaniah L. Roberts and Minerva Angeline Box. Hubert Roberts, age 24, married Nettie Pratt on Nov. 17, 1915 in Monett, Barry Co., MO. She second married Amon Carl Hagler and they are buried at Monett IOOF Cemetery. Hubert E. Roberts married Sybil (Cox) Gurley. He worked for the railroad. Monett, Barry Co., MO resident. His wife was the informant on the death certificate. | Census MO Marriage Records Death Certificate Phyllis Long Headstone Norman Smith Photo Jay Trace |
| ROBERTS, Telitha Sybil (COX) (GURLEY) | 1898 | 1980 | Research Note: Daughter of Alsie B. Cox and Lora Elizabeth Davis. 1910 census gives Sybil, her siblings Earl and Nola, as adopted children of Alsie and Lora. Sybil Cox, age 17, first married George William Theron Gurley, age 19, on May 25, 1915 in Barry Co., MO. Amos Mason Gurley, father of George, and Alsie B. Cox, father of Sybil, gave consent. William is buried at Purdy Cemetery, died 1920. She second married Hubert E. Roberts. | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Headstone Norman Smith Photo Jay Trace |
| ROBERTSON, Georgia L. (MOSES) | June 16, 1900 | Mar. 10, 1984 | Research Note: Georgia Moses, age 20, married Norman W. Robertson on Dec. 23, 1920 in Vanderburgh Co., IN. Daughter of John H. Moses and Rose Stanton. | IN Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ROBERTSON, John | Sept. 6, 1943 St. Louis, MO |
Sept. 9, 2005 FL |
Inscription: "SP 4 US ARMY VIETNAM" - Research Note: John Robertson, 62, of Clearwater, Florida, formerly of Marionville, died September 9. Son of Norman Wilson Robertson and Georgia L. Moses. | Monett Times Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| ROBERTSON, Larry Benton | Nov. 2, 1932 Yankeetown, IN |
Apr. 15, 1979 | SSW: Peggy A. - Inscription: "Wed Aug. 15, 1977" - Research Note: Son of Norman Wilson Robertson and Georgia L. Moses. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ROBERTSON, Norman Wilson | Feb. 8, 1898 | July 16, 1976 | Research Note: Son of Bradford J. Robertson and Maria Keeney. He married at age 22, Georgia L. Moses in Vanderburgh Co., IN. - Military Stone - Inscription: "WAGR US ARMY WORLD WAR I" | IN Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ROBERTSON, Peggy A. | Apr. 11, 1948 | No Date | SSW: Larry B. - Inscription: "Wed Aug. 15, 1977" | Photo Jay Trace |
| RODRIGUEZ, Jose Hernandez | Apr. 30, 1955 Vicente Guerrero Durango, Mexico |
Nov. 21, 2016 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of the late Ramiro Rodriguez and Pascuala Hernandez. On April 20, 1975, Jose married Mariana Rodriguez in Villa Insurgentes Sombrerete Zac, Mexico. Jose went to the Jordan Ministries Church in the city of Carthage, MO. He had previously worked at Tyson Food company, and was currently working at EFCO in the city of Monett, MO. | Buchanan Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| ROGERS, R. H. | Sept. 15, 1854 | Dec. 8, 1898 | No Data | Photo Jay Trace |
| ROGERS, William H. | Jan. 18, 1847 VA |
Aug. 10, 1927 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate records his wife's name as Laura and his birth in VA. It listed that both of his parents were born in WV. It also incorrectly placed his burial in New Hope Cemetery, which is Clark Cemetery. Mrs. Tom Robberson gave the information. His daughter was Bertha Robberson listed on this page. Her death certificate gave her mother as Laura Atkinson. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| ROLLER, Chloe (STONE) | Aug.. 3, 1903 Cape Fair, Stone Co., MO |
June 7, 1971 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Perry A. - Research Note: Wife of Perry Alphonso Roller and mother of Hazel, Muriel, Lucille and Evelyn. Daughter of Joseph Lafayette Stone and Irene Bilderback. Rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO resident. Perry A. Roller of rural Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Another Photo | Genealogy By Muriel Roller Smith Lyle Bethune Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ROLLER, Mary (MONTGOMERY) | Oct. 25, 1852 MO |
Feb. 23, 1938 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of William Montgomery and Mahaley Segrest both born IL. Wife of John Roller. Mrs. Joe Lasley of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ROLLER, Perry Alphonso | Oct. 30, 1885 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 8, 1974 | SSW: Chloe - Research Note: Son of Samuel Marion and Sarah Jane (Edwards) Roller. Married Arzada Whittington who died on Feb. 21, 1920. Children born to this union were Burl, Austin and Nadine. Married Chloe Stone who gave birth to four daughters, Hazel, Muriel, Lucille and Evelyn. - Photo of Perry and Cousin, Perry on the left. - Another Photo | Genealogy By Muriel Roller Smith Headstone Lyle Bethune Photo Jay Trace |
| ROLLINS, John William | May 14, 1877 Rural Eldridge, MO |
June 14, 1931 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "CO F 14 US INF SP AM WAR" - Research Note: Son of James T. Rollins and Lucinda Mizer. Lydia Thomas was his wife and she was the informant on the death certificate. - Obit: - John William Rollins was born May 14, 1877, near Eldridge, Mo. Died June 14, 1931, at Purdy, Mo., at the age of 54 years and one month. He was married to Miss Lydia Thomas June 13, 1905. To this union was born 14 children; Mrs. Loraine Paul of Monett, Mo., Willard, Johnnie, Luther, Arthur, Loie, Floy, David, Dayton, Doylene, Lawton Ray, and three who died in infancy. He is also survived by his father, J. T. Rollins of Eldridge, Mo., three brothers, Roy, Jimmie and George, also of Eldridge, two sisters, Mrs. Jim Odom of Fresno, California, and Mrs. James Tucker of Salina, Kansas. He was a member of the Methodist church, near Clever, Mo. And after leading a faithful life many years, is called to his reward. Funeral services were conducted in the Methodist church at Purdy, by Elders Winford Davis and O. M. Ennis, and interment was made in the Purdy Cemetery, Blankenship Undertaking Co. in charge. - John W. Rollins married Lydia Thomas on June 13, 1905 in Stone Co., MO. Lydia second married a Mr. Wells and is buried at Larned Cemetery, Larned, Pawnee Co., KS. Died in 1975. | Death Certificate Obit MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ROLLINS, Tillman J. | Aug. 17, 1931 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 12, 1932 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of John Rollins and Lydia Thomas. Lydia was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ROSE, Charles A. | Dec. 3,1872 Granby, Newton Co., MO |
Apr. 23, 1958 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Oscar Rose and Martha J. Stinnet. Mildred was his wife and she was the informant on the death certificate. Charles Rose, age 21, first married Maud Gurley, age 18, on Feb. 8, 1893 in Purdy, Barry Co., MO. He second married Lena Mildred (Hanshaw) O'Neal, widow of Fred L. O'Neal. - November 9, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Butterfield News: C. A. Rose of Purdy was perambulating through our town in his buzz wagon one day last week. - Headstone | Death Certificate Online Newspapers MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Monett Times Photo Jay Trace |
| ROSE, Martha J. (STINNETT) | Sept. 30, 1839 | Nov. 20, 1914 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Oscar L. - Inscription: "Age 75 Yrs" - Research Note: Daughter of John Stinnett and his 1st wife Catherine Hunter. - Cassville Republican, November 26, 1914 - Mrs. O. L. Rose, age 75 years passed away Friday Nov. 20th, 1914. The funeral services were conducted by her pastor from the M. E. Church Sunday afternoon and interment was made in the Purdy cemetery. Mrs. Rose was one of the much loved old ladies of our town and while she was not in public life very much on account of infirmities yet she will be greatly missed. She leaves a husband, one son and two grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn her loss. | Online Obit Photo Jay Trace |
| ROSE, Maude L. (GURLEY) | Sept. 21, 1875 Fairview, Newton, Co., MO |
July 8, 1926 Forest Park Twp., Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: According to her death certificate she was a Daughter of George W. and Tennessee (Combs) Gurley and Charles A. Rose was her husband's name. She died from the effects of an infection around a tooth. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Cassville, MO, Feb. 9, 1893 - Licenses to Wed: Chas. Rose, Purdy and Maude Gurley, Purdy. - July 22, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Purdy News: Mrs. C. A. Rose who has been in a hospital at St. Louis where she underwent a serious operation is now at home and doing nicely. Mr. Rose went to St. Louis to accompany her home. - 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. Kiel? Gurley of near Verona. - Headstone | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ROSE, Oscar Lee | May 2, 1842 TN |
Jan. 2, 1936 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Martha J. - Research Note: Husband of Martha J. Rose. Son of Winston C. Rose and Mary J. Maddy, both born IL. Charles Rose of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Birth date given as May 2, 1941. - November 18, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Personal and Local News: Married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John F. McKinney, Thursday morning, Nov. 11, Mr. O. L. Rose of Purdy, Mo., and Mrs. Della/Delia Overby of Granby. Rev. Martin of Granby officiated. Following the marriage ceremony a morning lunch was served by Mrs. McKinney. In addition to the bride and groom the following guests were present: Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Lane, Mrs. Annie Lane, and Mrs. A. J. McKinney of Neosho, Rev. and Mrs. Martin and Miss Nellie Overby of Granby. Neosho Daily Democrat. - Cassville Republican, March 9, 1916 - Docket of Cases for Circuit Court: O. L. Rose vs. Delia/Della Rose, divorce. | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| ROYSTON, Bulah L. D. | 1902 | 1904 | Research Note: Researchers say she was the daughter of Frank Eli Royston and Nellie May Kellogg. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| RUSSELL, Hugh C. | Jan. 13, 1859 WI |
Aug. 23, 1899 | SSW: Jennie M. - Research Note: Son of Thomas Russell and Prudence Clark. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| RUSSELL, Jennie M. (ALLMAN) | Oct. 8, 1850 IL |
Oct. 29, 1922 Newton Co., MO |
SSW: High C. - Research Note: Daughter of Jonathan Allman and Mary E. Smoot. R. E. Allman of Fairview, Newton Co., MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| RUSSELL, Ralph L. | Mar. 27, 1919 | May 11, 1920 | Inscription: "Son of G. R. and M. R." | Photo Jay Trace |
| SALYER, Arthur Garland | June 29, 1886 Mt. Sterling, KY |
Nov. 20, 1971 At Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Gladys E. - Research Note: Son of Rufus G. Salyer and Mary Lee Young. He was an oil jobber. His wife Gladys was the informant on the death certificate. - Arthur G. Salyer, age 31, first married Edna G. Stewart, age 28, daughter of H. N. Stewart and Clara Slater, on Sept. 12, 1916 in Franklin Co., IA. His second wife was Gladys England. - Military Stone - Inscription: "MISSOURI PVT 544 SVC PARK UNIT MTG WORLD WAR I" - Computer Enhanced Negative - Another Photo | IA Marriage Records Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SALYER, Gladys Fern (ENGLAND) | 1901 | 1999 | SSW: Arthur G. - Research Note: Daughter of John Wesley England and Margaret "Maggie" Reno, both buried at Purdy Cemetery. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SAMUEL, Thelma | Mar. 12, 1909 | Oct. 22, 1995 | Research Note: Wife of Bradford Earl Samuel buried at Leann Cemetery. - 1930 Census, Ozark, Barry, Missouri - Bradford Earl is age 40, with wife Bessie, age 27 and son Earl, age 1. Thelma Samuel applied for his military stone Mar. 29, 1955 from Purdy, Barry Co., MO. 1940 Census, Bradford Earl is age 50 with wife Thelma, age 31, and son Earl, age 11. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SANDS, Michael Lee "Mike" | May 16, 1942 Los Angeles Co., CA |
June 18, 1982 Lyon Co., KY |
Research Note: Son of Chester Sands, buried at Horner Cemetery, and Agnes Arlene King. Michael L. Sands, age 23, married Denise C. Paradis, age 22, on Nov. 20, 1965 in Los Angeles Co., CA. - Californian died of heart attack on visit to LBL - Grand Rivers, KY - A California man died of a heart attack at 7:30 p.m. Friday while camping at the Hillman Ferry camping area in the Land Between the Lakes, according to Lyon Co. Coroner Doug Walker. He identified the victim as Mike Sands, 40, of Covina, CA. Walker said Sands was camping with his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Dunn at the time he was stricken. Sands had a history of heart trouble. The body has been transferred to the Axley's Culver Funeral Home in MO, where funeral arrangements are incomplete. | Obit Census CA Birth Index CA Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SASS, Charles H. | Oct. 19, 1862 | Mar. 9, 1882 | Inscription: "Son of H. and P." | Photo Jay Trace |
| SASS, Erna T. | Dec. 1, 1905 | Jan. 19, 1977 | SSW: Velma V. - Research Note: Son of Theodore Albert Sass, born Germany, and Ella Lavinia Ogan, both buried at Maplewood Cemetery. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SASS, Velma V. | Apr. 19, 1918 | Feb. 23, 1998 | SSW: Erna T. | Photo Jay Trace |
| SAVILLE, Carrie | Apr. 15, 1840 | Feb. 15, 1905 | No Data | Photo Jay Trace |
| SCOTT, Linda Faye (BURTON) | Jan. 20, 1948 Kirksville, MO |
May 13, 2000 Cox Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was a 1965 graduate of Kirksville High School and had been employed with the shoe factory in Kirksville for 10 years. She moved to Cassville about seven years ago and to Purdy about two months ago. She married Scotty Scott in February of 1966. Daughter of Harold and Delezene Burton. | Monett Times May 15, 2000 Mary Homesley Photo Jay Trace |
| SCROGGINS, Laura Mae (HENSON) | Nov. 24, 1907 | Nov. 15, 1995 | SSW: William C. - Research Note: Daughter of Elisha Green Henson and Rosa Elizabeth Eden, both buried at Purdy Cemetery. William Scroggins married Laura Henson on July 8, 1922 in Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO. | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SCROGGINS, William C. | July 23, 1899 | July 30, 1974 | SSW: Laura Mae - Research Note: Son of Crittenden Scroggins and Isabella Priscilla Shirley. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SEXTON, Clarence William | Oct. 6, 1892 MO |
May 17, 1922 | Research Note: Son of Harry M Sexton and Sarah Elizabeth Goodnight. His wife was Nora Neil Hill, died 1957 and buried at GAR Cemetery, Miami, Ottawa Co., OK. William C. Sexton, age 27, married "Nellie" Hill, age 23, on Aug. 26, 1919 in Tulsa Co., OK. | Census OK Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SEXTON, Linley Ernest | Jan. 17, 1896 MO |
Feb. 10, 1975 | Inscription: "PFC US ARMY" - Research Note: Son of Harry M. Sexton and Sarah Elizabeth Goodnight. His wife was Susie Bell Bradley. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SEXTON, Roberta Marie | June 16, 1940 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 6, 1941 Purdy Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Robert Sexton and Gladys Long. Her father was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SEXTON, Sarah Elizabeth | Mar. 4, 1858 MO |
June 29, 1933 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Death Certificate has death year 1934. Daughter of George Martin Goodnight and Elizabeth Ann Betterton , both born TN. Wife of Harry Maynard Sexton. Robert Sexton of Purdy, MO was the informant. Harry M. Sexton married Sarah E. Goodnight on June 11, 1890 in Purdy, Barry Co., MO. Harry remarried and died in 1949 in Kern Co., CA. - Computer Enhanced Negative | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SEXTON, Susie Bell (BRADLEY) | Feb. 4, 1902 | June 12, 1989 | Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: Wife of Linley Ernest Sexton. Daughter of William Irvine Bradley and Maggie Stogdill, both buried at Purdy Cemetery. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SHANKS, Charley | July 4, 1879 New York City, NC |
Jan. 3, 1917 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate gives very little information. W. H. Wormington gave the information. - January 13, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Purdy: Charles Shanks a young man that Wm. Wormington raised, was brought home last week from a hospital where he had an operation for cancer of stomach. He died Monday at about 11 a.m. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SHARE, James T. | Oct. 5, 1889 Ft. Scott, KS |
Apr. 4, 1956 Research Hosp., Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO |
Inscription: "KANSAS SGT 4 CO 164 BRIG WORLD WAR I" - Research Note: He was a son of Benjamin and Ophelia (Sheppard) Share. Marcella Share was given as his wife's name. He served in World War I and died from the effects of cancer. He was a teacher in Easton High School, and he had lived in Kansas City for 13 years. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| SHARE, Marzelle (ROSE) | Nov. 10, 1895 | June 3, 1975 | Research Note: Daughter of Charles A. Rose and Maud Lee Gurley. Marzelle Rose married James Share on Nov. 14, 1920 in Joplin, Jasper Co., MO. | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SHIPMAN, Joann | Dec. 2, 1924 | Dec. 2, 1924 | No Data | Photo Jay Trace |
| SHIPMAN, Mary Elizabeth (JOHNSON) | Jan. 21, 1862 MO |
Oct. 20, 1911 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate records her birth date as being Jan. 25, 1862 and her death date as being Nov. 15, 1911. She was a widow and J. H. Johnson and Belinda Shipman were her parents. Chell Shipman gave the information. Miss Elizabeth Johnson married Mr. John Shipman on July 7, 1879 in Lawrence Co., MO. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SHRINER, James O. "Jamie" | Feb. 28, 1958 Long Beach, CA |
Oct. 15, 1972 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: According to Culver's Funeral Home records, James was a son of Otis and Meta (Cobb) Shriner, Jr. and he was died from the effects of an auto accident on Hwy 37, Monett Twp., and he died on arrival to the hospital. He was a student, a freshman, at Purdy High School. He'd lived 8 years in the community. The funeral was held in the Purdy School Gymnasium. | Funeral Home Records v. 15, p. 46, by Ted Roller Photo Jay Trace |
| SHRINER, Michael L. "Mike" | Dec. 31, 1954 Independence, Jackson Co., MO |
Oct. 15, 1972 Hwy 37, Monett Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: According to Culver's Funeral Home records, Michael was a son of Otis and Meta (Cobb) Shriner, Jr. and he was killed in an auto accident on Hwy 37, Monett Twp., and he was a student, a senior, at Purdy High School. He'd lived 8 years in the community. The funeral was held in the Purdy School Gymnasium. | Culver's Funeral Home Records v. 15, p. 45, by Ted Roller Photo Jay Trace |
| SIMS, Martha Ann (WALKER) | June 22, 1848 Sarcoxie, MO |
Sept. 19, 1933 Springfield, Greene, Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Rufus K. Walker and Lydia Terrell. Lydia is buried at Purdy Cemetery. Wife of A. O. Sims. Mrs. Mabel Brockus was the informant on the death certificate. - Researchers say she was the wife of John F. Sims. Census confirms that her husband was John F. Sims. Living in Springfield, MO in the 1910 census. John died in 1911. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long |
| SIMS, W. M. | Abt. 1880 | Oct. 3, 1882 | Inscription: "Son of J. F. and M. Sims - 1 Y 6 M 20 D" - Research Note: Son of John F. Sims and Martha Ann Walker. - Another Photo | Note Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SINGLETON, Natalie (NICHOLS) | Aug. 5, 1914 OK |
Aug. 20, 1993 | Research Note: She was buried next to Genoa Casper Nichols, her father. She also gave the information for his death certificate. Her mother was Cathrine S. Hudson. SS Claims Index gives her death as May 20, 1993. - Another Stone | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SMITH, Anna B. | 1878 | 1951 | No Data | Photo Jay Trace |
| SMITH, Clinton C. | July 11, 1877 KS |
Jan. 1946 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was single and the son of James C. Smith born TN and Susan Ellen Drish born VA. He was a monument engraver. Mrs. Mae Campbell of Seattle, WA was the informant on the death certificate. - Joplin Globe, Jan. 30, 1946 - Purdy, Mo., Jan. 29 - Funeral services for Clinton Smith, 68 years old, at his home here, where he lived alone, will be conducted at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the Methodist church of Purdy by the Rev. Sherman Erickson of Monett. Burial will be in Purdy Cemetery, under direction of the Blankenship funeral home of Monett. According to a report by the county sheriff and prosecuting attorney, who investigated, Smith had been dead several days when his body was discovered. It was believed that he died of heart attack. | Death Certificate Online Obit Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SMITH, David Jesse | Mar. 30, 1856 VA |
Aug. 13, 1939 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His wife was Alice Smith. Son of Jackson Smith and Sarah Yearly both born VA. Elsie Daniels of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Married to Julia Howerton in the 1900 Census. Widowed in the 1910 Census. Married to Mary Jane (Hillhouse) (Sullinger) Warren in 1915. - July 31, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - The barn on the Culp farm west of Rocky Comfort was burned Wednesday night of last week. Roy Antle lives on the farm. There was no loss of live stock but some feed and farm implements were destroyed. The property carried some insurance. The origin of he fire is unknown. On the same night the barn of D. J. Smith was of Wheaton was burned, and destroyed a large amount of feed and some farm implements. There was some insurance on the property. - October 7, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Licenses to Wed: D. J. Smith, 59, Purdy and Mary J. Warren, 49, Purdy. | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SMITH, Donald W. | June 1, 1914 Barry Co., MO |
May 12, 1918 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate gives a more exact time of his birth as 1916. It records his father as Wilson B. Smith born in Greene Co., IL and Florence Smith born in Barry Co., MO. He was 1 year, 11 mos. and 11 days old and his death was from drowning. He died instantly and was dead when seen by acre?. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| SMITH, Ellen F. (RICHARDSON) (ADERHOLD) | Oct. 20, 1871 Winthroup, MO |
Mar. 11, 1955 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate reads that her father was Richardson (John W. Richardson) and her mother was Sarah Perkins and that she was married to William Smith and he was the informant on the death certificate. Her first husband was Clarence W. Aderhold, buried at Purdy Cemetery. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SMITH, Everett | May 21, 1913 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 29, 1998 Cox Hosp., Monett,Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Zelta - Son of Lewis Albert and Julia Frances (Larecy) Smith, buried at Maplewood Cemetery. He was a lifetime Barry Co. resident and a retired heavy equipment operator for Memefee Road Construction Co. Survivors include 2 sons, 2 daughters, 2 stepsons (surname Shelley), and 2 sisters. His first wife was Agnes Lorean Ennis. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SMITH, Florence E. (SMITH) | 1885 Barry Co., MO |
1974 | SSW: Wilson Benjamin - Research Note: Daughter of Rev. Charles Marion Smith and Eliza Virginia Swiger, both buried at Maplewood Cemetery. Wilson B. Smith, age 27, married Florence Smith, age 17, on Nov. 30, 1902 in Barry Co., MO. C. M. Smith, father of Florence, gave consent. - Mother's Obit | MO Marriage Records Mother's Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SMITH, Frederick R. | Nov. 29, 1896 | Oct. 22, 1897 | Inscription: "Son of O. P. and M. A. - Age 1 Yr 5 Mo 2 Ds" - Research Note: Son of Oliver Perry Smith and Mary Ann Ricketts. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SMITH, Guy | Feb. 16, 1881 | Aug. 14, 1881 | Inscription: "Our Guy - Son of C. E. and T. J." - Research Note: Son of Thomas Jefferson Smith and Carrie Williams. Grandson of James Smith and Elizabeth Daniel. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SMITH, James | Nov. 3, 1822 TN |
July 14, 1887 | Inscription: "64 Yrs 8 Ms 11 Ds" - Research Note: Notes by Dale B. Smith: James Smith was born in Tennessee but moved to Missouri with his father at a young age. He married Elizabeth Daniel on August 17, 1839 in Platt County, Missouri. In 1843 James and Elizabeth moved to Audubon Township in Montgomery Co., near Oconee, Illinois where they farmed and raised a family. Their family included John Smith, Jane (Bartlett), William Henry Smith, Thomas Jefferson Smith, Nellie (Williams) and Sarah (Shutt). James was one of the founding members of the Oconee Masons. About 1875 James and Elizabeth moved to Newtonia, Missouri to farm. James died in Purdy, Missouri in 1887. His wife Elizabeth returned with daughter Sarah to Oconee. Daughter Nellie and son William also lived in Oconee while daughter Jane (Bartlett) lived in nearby Ramsey, Illinois. Thomas and his family also returned to nearby Pana, Illinois. James little grandson Guy Smith is buried nearby. | MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SMITH, James C. | 1829 | 1906 | Research Note: His wife was Susan Ellen Drish. - Nov. 21, 1903, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Barry County, MO - Mexican Veteran: Not long since I saw an article in your paper stating that "there were only two veterans of the Mexican war living in Barry County." This is a mistake, Uncle Jas. Smith of Purdy fought in that war and is a pensioner at this time. He has been blind for about five years and can now see so as to recognize some people. Because of his blindness he got both of his legs broken by horses crowding him in a stable. He then lived west of Purdy three miles. He can walk now by use of a crutch and a high soled shoe. He attends nearly every reunion and should have been registered. He is a fine old Democrat and keeps well posted on current topics. He was a 49er and played cards with the King of England on the vessel going to California and says, "I beat him every game." What Uncle Jim says is so and he sure beat the "Prince of Wales" at euchre. At one time he was worth $35,000. I knew him in Kansas twenty years ago. He at one time lived in White Hall, IL. The three Barry County Mexican veterans ought to hold a reunion of their own at Cassville or Purdy. - Headstone | Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| SMITH, Loren Dwain | May 27, 1933 Star Hollow, Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 19, 2016 Roaring River Rehab, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Harlin Sanford Smith and Eva (Hawkins) Smith. He graduated from Rocky Comfort High School in Rocky Comfort, Missouri with the class of 1952 and was a member of the Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church. Loren entered the army at Camp Crowder, Neosho, Missouri in March of 1953 as a Private 1st Class and had his basic training at Fort Hood, Texas where he was an Armored Infantry Clerk Typist. After basic training he served in Regensburg, Germany. He returned home via Fort Knox, Kentucky in May of 1955 as a Corporal. He had earned medals for Marksmanship, Combat, and Good Conduct and received an Overseas Calvary Ring. He was employed from 1956 to 1984 for the South Eastern Public Service formerly Railway Ice and Cold Storage, he worked at Wells Aluminum for two years and then drove a Purdy School Bus for ten years. He was married on May 10, 1958 to Sue Ann Larkin they shared 58 happy and blessed years together. He was preceded in death by both his parents and parents-in-law. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| SMITH, Lloyde H. | 1912 | 1982 | SSW: Nellie E. - Research Note: Son of James H. Smith and Nellie Elizabeth Robertson. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SMITH, Mabel Ruth | Aug. 29, 1898 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
June 22, 1923 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: Death certificate has born Aug. 29, 1894. Died of pulmonary tuberculosis, bill paid by Neil Smith. Her father was Oliver P. Smith, born MO and her mother was Mary Ricketts, born AR. - She was single and a bookkeeper. Frank O. Smith of Winona, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo King Funeral Home Jay Trace |
| SMITH, Mary Ann Francis (RICKETTS) | Aug. 13, 1856 AR |
Mar. 30, 1940 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: Widow of Oliver P. Smith, order by Nell Smith. Father Mark Ricketts, born in South Carolina. Mother Harriet Horton, born in TN. Mr. Hayworks of Aurora, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Headstone | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo King Funeral Home Jay Trace |
| SMITH, Nellie E. (ROBERTSON) | June 17, 1877 MO |
Aug. 13, 1920 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Lloyde H. - Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: Her husband was James H. Smith. According to her death certificate she was born in 1878 and not 1877 as her stone reads. Her parents were given as William and Sarah (Gray) Robertson. She died from the effects of obstruction of the bowels. J. H. Smith of Purdy gave the information. - Cassville Democrat, Sept. 4, 1920 - Mrs. James Smith died at her home in Purdy, Aug. 13, after two days sickness, leaving her husband and six children, a baby two days old to mourn the loss of a mother. Rev. Roe Whittington conducted funeral services at the Baptist Church and remains were interred in Purdy Cemetery on the 14th. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SMITH, Oliver Perry | May 20, 1853 Jefferson Co., MO |
Aug. 19, 1932 | Research Note: Oliver Smith was age 26 in 1880 living in his mother, Elizabeth Smith's, household. He was a barber, husband of Mary Ann (Ricketts) Smith. Father Alexander Smith, mother Elizabeth Schultz, both born in MO. - January 13, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Purdy News: O. P. Smith fell from a running board while unloading a car of sand at the lumber yard Monday morning and sustained a painful injury to his left hip. - Goodspeed's 1888 History: Corsicana had a brass band of twelve members and an orchestra of seven members, a Presbyterian and Christian Society, and a school also. The Cornet Band completed organization early in 1877 with A. D. Hunter, leader, W. Morrow, H.R. Williams, James Stephens, George Smith, P. L. Evans, Thomas J. Smith, W. M. Thomas, B. L. Evans, M. Hanlon, Charles Brown, Wilson Tidwell, O. P. Smith and M. H. Ricketts, as members. - Headstone | Census Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo King Funeral Home Photo Jay Trace |
| SMITH, Ruby Lorean (LANEY) | Mar. 27, 1925 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 29, 2004 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Jerry G. and Nettie E. (Hall) Laney, both buried at Ennis Cemetery. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Lela Bennett on May 29, 1995, and Opha Sass in November of 1952. - Harry James Smith, age 36, married Lorean Laney, age 21, on Jan. 20, 1947 in Benton Co., AR. - Family Photo | Monett Times Nov. 1, 2004 Mary Homesley AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long |
| SMITH, Susan Ellen (DRISH) | Oct. 29, 1836 | Apr. 9, 1915 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate gives Dr. Drish as her father. Mrs. Mary Marshall of Purdy, MO, gave the information. Wife of James C. Smith. Daughter of Dr. Wilson J. Drish and Martha J. Adam. Susan E. Smith married James C. Smith on Apr. 19, 1866 in Greene Co., IL. - Headstone | Death Certificate Census IL Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photos Jay Trace |
| SMITH, Susie | No Date | No Date | Inscription: "Dau. of L. H. and S. E. 1 Yr 2 Ms 25 DS" | Photo Jay Trace |
| SMITH, Tobitha A. | May 24, 1863 | Nov. 26, 1897 | Inscription: "Wife of T. F. Smith - Age 34 Yrs 6 Mo 2 Ds" - Back of Stone | Photo Jay Trace |
| SMITH, Wilson B. | Oct. 16, 1873 Whitehall, IL |
June 5, 1963 Cedar Co. Hosp., El Dorado Springs, Cedar Co., MO |
SSW: Florence E. - Research Note: Son of James C. Smith and Susan Ellen Drish. He was the service manager fo American Motors. Usual residence was 207 W. Fields, El Dorado Springs, MO. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SMITH, Zelta (JACKSON) (SHELLEY) | Aug. 19, 1920 McDowell, MO |
Dec. 9, 1995 At Home, Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Everett - Research Note: Daughter of Carl Jackson and Lilly (Koch) Hemphill. Lilly is buried at Sparks Cemetery. She married Everett Smith on Dec. 1, 1955 in Greenville, ID. Her first husband was William Carl Shelley. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SOWARD, Eva F. | Jan. 27, 1898 | Feb. 3, 1900 | Research Note: This stone is broken off from its base and is on the ground. | Photo Jay Trace |
| SPAIN, David | Aug. 22, 1965 | June 16, 1985 | Inscription: "Thy son, thy only son" - Photo on Stone | Photo Jay Trace |
| STAPLETON, Dale Raymond | May 3, 1919 Dawson, NE |
Sept. 25, 1967 At Home, Rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Dad" - Research Note: Son of James Wayne Stapleton and Viola Esther Porter. His wife was Mary Stapleton. Death was suicide. He placed an 8 mm rifle to his left chest and pulled the trigger, at home, 3 1/2 miles SE of Purdy, MO. Raymond Stapleton of Verona, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| STAPLETON, James Wayne | Feb. 6, 1898 KY |
May 6, 1964 | SSW: Viola Esther - Research Note: Son of Marion Stapleton and Julia Vanhoose. - Military Stone - Inscription: "MISSOURI CPL CO 134 INFANTRY WORLD WAR I" | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| STAPLETON, Steve Brian | Oct. 18, 1966 MO |
Sept. 7, 1968 DOA, St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Our Son" - Research Note: Son of Dale Raymond, Jr. and Linda Sue (BAILIE) Stapleton. He drowned in the pond at home, RR 1, Verona, MO. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| STAPLETON, Viola Esther (PORTER) | July 15, 1900 NE |
May 25, 1968 At Home, Rural Wentworth, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: James Wayne - Research Note: Daughter of Don and Bessie Porter. Their daughter Ruth's SS Claims Index gives her parents as James W. Stapleton and Viola E. Porter. Ruth Watson of Rural Wentworth, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | SS Claims Index Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| STEVER, Ermal B. | May 30, 1917 | Apr. 25, 1968 | SSW: Nellie M. - Research Note: Son of Chester F. Stever and Ona Holman. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| STEVER, Nellie Marie (ENGLAND) (HAWK) | Aug. 31, 1906 Hugoton, KS |
Sept. 6, 2007 Monett, MO |
SSW: Ermal B. - Research Note: She was the daughter of John Wesley and Margaret (Reno) England. She married Ermal Stever on September 12, 1937, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, and he preceded her in death May 25, 1968. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Steve England and Bill England; and two sisters, Johnnie Bryant and Gladys Salyer. Her first husband was Cleo Walter Hawk. He committed suicide in 1930 and is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery. - Another Photo | Hawk Note Phyllis Long Photo Monett Times Jay Trace |
| STINNETT, Arthur M. | 1881 | 1908 | Research Note: Son of John R. Stinnett and Martha E. Waltrip. His wife was Mabel Ruttan, died 1942 and buried at Forest Park Cemetery in Joplin, MO. Note that stone has 1908 and paper dated 1910. - February 3, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Purdy News: Arthur Stinnett died at his home near Corsicana Saturday night of consumption. Funereal services were held at the M. E. Church here after which interment was made in the city cemetery. | Headstone Mary Homesley Online Newspapers Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| STINNETT, Edgar R. | Oct. 7, 1886 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 1, 1918 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate reports his parents as John R. Stinnett and Martha E. Waltrip. He was single and a painter. R. H. Marsh of Wheaton, MO gave the information. | Death certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| STINNETT, Henry | Aug. 4, 1817 Claiborne Co., TN |
July 8, 1901 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Age 83 yr., 11 mo., 4 days" - Research Note: Son of John Stinnett and his first wife Catherine Hunter. Henry Stinnet, married Malinda Brown on July 13, 1839 in Barry Co., MO. - 1900 Census gives his wife as Malinda, born May 1823 TN, married 51 years, mother of 11 children, 5 living. - Stinnett Cemetery by Jay Trace: The land was owned by Henry Stinnett and 1.7 acres was deeded for a cemetery. It is fenced, very overgrown with briar and underbrush and has several fallen trees. I found several stones off from the base but not broken. Until the cemetery can be cleaned and an accurate inventory of the markers can be made or official list is found, this is it. My great great grandfather William Stinnett, great grandfather George Washington Stinnett, and William's daughter, Mary Ann Stinnett Shepherd are buried there. - Computer Enhanced Negative | Census MO Marriage Records Family Data Collections Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| STINNETT, John R. | 1843 | 1918 | Inscription: "Father" - Research Note: Son of Henry Stinnet and Malinda Brown. He was married to Martha Waltrip. Civil War Veteran: Pvt., Co. A, 97 IL INF., served from Aug. 7, 1862 to Aug. 31, 1865. - Cassville Democrat, August 4, 1918 - Member of Old Family Passes Away at Wheaton of General Breakdown: Another of the county's most excellent citizens was called to answer the summons of his Maker, Sunday morning at 3:00 o'clock, when the sprit of John Stinnett, aged 74 years, 6 months and a few days, took its flight. Mr. Stinnett was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stinnett, well known and highly respected citizens known in this county during life. He grew to manhood in this county and married a daughter of the late Elijah Waltrip, an excellent citizen of the county. Mrs. Stinnett died several years ago. He was a veteran of the Civil War and served under General U. S. Grant in the 97th Illinois Infantry. He was the father of Edgar Stinnett of Wheaton; Mrs. Webb Ruff, of Joplin; James Stinnett, of Webb City; Mrs. Anna Lambert of Wheaton; Mrs. Will England and Will Stinnett, of California. He was a cousin of Henderson Brown of near this city, who attended the funeral. Rev. Francis Goodnight conducted funeral services at Wheaton, Sunday, after which is remains were conveyed to Purdy and laid beside his wife. | Headstone Mary Homesley 1890 Vet Census Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| STINNETT, Martha E. (WALTRIP) | July 4, 1845 | Aug. 10, 1894 | Inscription: "Wife of J. R. Stinnett" - Research Note: Daughter of Elijah Waltrip and Esther Terry. Buried at Eugene Gates Cemetery aka Waltrip Cemetery. Martha E. Waltrip married John R. Stinnet on Feb. 1, 1866 in Barry Co., MO. | Headstone Mary Homesley MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| STOCKTON, Barbara Sue | Nov. 21, 1947 | Nov. 16, 1972 | SSW: Gale G. | Photo Jay Trace |
| STOCKTON, Gale G. | June 13, 1940 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 15, 2012 Mercy Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Barbara Sue - Research Note: He was the son of General and Tracy (Crossland) Stockton. He was a graduate of Purdy High School and a life long resident of the Purdy area. He was a farmer and took great pride in working hard and raising his family. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one step-daughter, Tammy Nickle; and two brothers, Owen and Norman Stockton. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| STOCKTON, General Buena | Apr. 20, 1906 | Mar. 20, 1978 | SSW: Tracy Faye - Research Note: Son of Thomas Jefferson Stockton and Rosa Bell Periman. Their photo is on the stone. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| STOCKTON, Tracy Faye (CROSSLAND) | Mar. 21, 1909 Fredonia, KS |
Jan. 20, 2007 Pratt, KS |
SSW: General B. - Research Note: Their photo is on the stone. She was the daughter of James Edward and Nora Viola (Osborne) Crossland. She married General Stockton on June 21, 1926, in Cassville, and he preceded her in death March 20, 1978. She was preceded in death by two sons, Leonard Stockton and Norman Stockton; two brothers, Walter Crossland and Orville Crossland; and four sisters, Alice Crossland, Louise Lasiter, Alma Smith, and Goldie Stewart. - Another Photo | Monett Times Photo Jay Trace |
| STODDARD, Erma Jean (ALLEN) | Feb. 5, 1932 MO |
July 29, 1969 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Daughter" - Research Note: Rural Purdy, MO resident. Daughter of Arthur Allen and Annie Collins. First wife of Lawrence G. Stoddard. He was the informant on the death certificate. Cancer was the cause of death. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| STODDARD, Lawrence Gilbert | July 27, 1925 Cowley Co., KS |
Nov. 16, 1995 Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS |
Inscription: "CPL US MARINE CORPS WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Son of Lloyd E. Stoddard and Della M. Morgan. - Wichita Eagle, Sunday, November 19, 1995 - Stoddard, Lawrence G., 70, Redi-Mix Cement Co. employee, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 1995. Service 11 a.m. Monday, Cambridge Baptist Church. Survivors: wife, Helen; two sons; one daughter; one stepson; one stepdaughter; brother, Leonard of Winfield; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren. Memorial has been established with Cambridge Baptist Church. Miles Funeral Service, Winfield. | SS Claims Index Wichita Eagle Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| STRAUB, Laura Ellis (WILLIS) (WILLIAMS) (SHOCKLEY) | Sept. 29, 1923 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 25, 2004 San Diego, CA |
Research Note: She was a daughter of James Clarence Willis and Blanche Jemima Carlin. SS Claims Index: Dec. 1940: Name listed as LAURA ELLIS WILLIS; 1946: Name listed as LAURA ELLIS WILLIAMS; June 1955: Name listed as LAURA ELLIS SHOCKLEY; July 1965: Name listed as LAURA E. STRAUB. Laura Ellis Willis, age 18, first married Jack Williams, age 21, on Aug.. 26, 1941 in Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO. Married Mr. Shockley. Laura E. Shockley married Henry O. Straub on July 3, 1965 in Clark Co., NV. He died in 1984 in San Diego, CA. | Census MO Marriage Records NV Marriage Records SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| STROTHER, Aubrey L. | Aug. 2, 1912 OK |
Feb. 12, 1979 MO |
SSW: Freda L. - Inscription: "June 6, 1937" - Research Note: Son of William Arthur Strother and Bithena Emetia Lake. - Purdy, Our Heritage in Story and Pictures, 1881-1981 - W. A. and Bithenia Strother moved to Purdy in the early 1940's, purchasing property from Uncle Monroe Strother, a prominent grocery store owner in the 1920's. One of their five children, Aubrey Strother married Freda Hughey, June 6, 1937. They lived in the Butterfield area, moving to Purdy in 1951. | Census Purdy Book Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| STROTHER, Dianna Sue (HANCOCK) | Mar. 19, 1946 Carthage, Jasper Co., MO |
Jan. 11, 2013 At Home, Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of John "Jack" and Lena (Grundy) Hancock. She was united in marriage 14 Jun 1968 at Hamlin Memorial Baptist Church in Springfield to Donald Lee Strother. Dianna grew up in Springfield, and graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1964. She was employed as a clerk at Fasco Industries in Cassville, for 36 years, retiring in March, 2012. Dianna was a member of the Red Hat Society known as the Classy Red Hatters. Preceding her were her parents. - Photo of stone at findagrave.com. SSW: Donald. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| STROTHER, Donald Lee | Oct. 7, 1946 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 10, 2016 At Home, Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Aubrey and Freda (Hughey) Strother. On June 14, 1968 in Springfield, Missouri he was united in marriage to Diana Sue Hancock who preceded him in death on January 11, 2013. Also preceding him in death were his parents. Don was a life-long resident of Purdy, Missouri, where he graduated from high school and then attended Southwest Missouri State (now Missouri State University) in Springfield, Missouri. For several years he was employed at Schreiber Foods in Monett, Missouri. - Photo of stone at findagrave.com. SSW: Diana Sue. | Fohn Funeral Home Findagrave.com Phyllis Long |
| STROTHER, Freda L. (HUGHEY) | Feb. 18, 1919 | Dec. 6, 1994 | SSW: Aubrey L. - Inscription: "June 6, 1937" - Research Note: Daughter of Marshall Evert Hughey and Mary Rowena "Mintie" Inman. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| STUTZMAN, Eli H. | July 17, 1878 Middleberry, IN |
June 26, 1954 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of Herman and Gertrude (Bontrager)Stutzman according to his death certificate. Mrs. Minnie (Bumke) Stutzman was listed as his wife. He'd lived in the Purdy community for 6 years. His first wife was Fannie Rebecca Yoder, divorced. She second married John W. Long. | Death certificate Donna Cooper Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SULLIVAN, Daisy (GOLDSTEIN) | Mar. 25, 1901 New York, NY |
Jan. 19, 1974 | Research Note: Wife of Donald J. Sullivan. SSDI gives her SSN issued in NY. | Census NY Birth Records SSDI Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SWAFFAR, Ethel Opal (KEELING) | Sept. 10, 1911 Rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
May 14, 2002 Cox Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Jeff N. - Research Note: She was a daughter of Joseph Commodore and Ida Woodward Keeling, married Jeff Nathaniel Swaffar on September 30, 1930, in Cassville, and he preceded her in death November 7, 1989. She received a bachelor and masters degrees from Southwest Missouri State Teachers College. She was a retired teacher, having taught since 1929 in Washburn, Galena, and elsewhere. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Purdy. | Monett Times May 15, 2002 Mary Homesley Photo Jay Trace |
| SWAFFAR, Faye Leona (MYERS) | Jan. 4, 1893 IN |
Feb. 21, 1965 Crane Nursing Home, Crane, Stone Co., MO |
SSW: Neil - Research Note: Daughter of Nathaniel Myers and Alice Wise. Jeff Swaffar of Galena, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SWAFFAR, Jeff Nathaniel | Oct. 9, 1910 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 7, 1989 MO |
SSW: Ethel O. - Research Note: Son of Thomas Neil Swaffar and Faye Leona Meyers. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SWAFFAR, Thomas "Neil" | Feb. 10, 1886 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 27, 1953 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Faye Leona - Research Note: His death certificate is filed as Neal Swaffar. His parents were Thomas and Isabell (Hemphill) Swaffar. Mrs. Faye Swaffar gave the information. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| SWAN, Isaac N. | Apr. 22, 1881 Ottawa Co., KS |
Nov. 8, 1951 Cassville Comm. Hosp., Cassville Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Rena J. - Research Note: According to his death certificate he was a son of Joseph and Katherine (Thomas) Swan and a railroad worker. Rena J. Swan was listed as his wife. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| SWAN, Rena J. (WOOSLEY) | 1882 | 1971 | SSW: Isaac N. - Research Note: Rena Swan, 88, died December 14, 1971. Daughter of Samuel Lewis Woosley and Penelope Jane Carter. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the American Legion Auxiliary. She attended the United Methodist Church of Cassville. Survivors include a daughter, Ruth Chastain of Cassville; a brother, L. C. Woosley of Cleveland, OH; and a grandson. Burial was at Purdy Cemetery under the direction of Williamson Funeral Home. | Obit Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SWEARINGEN, Alphia Reta (HENDERSON) | Nov. 7, 1901 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 25, 1995 Cox Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Walter W. - Research Note: She married Walter Swearingen on July 14, 1920 at Cape Fair, MO. He died May 20, 1967. Daughter of Robert James Henderson and his third wife Janie Effie Thomas. Survivors include 2 sons, four daughters, a sister, Jessie Thomas, 18 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SWEARINGEN, Gallen W. | Oct. 10, 1928 Rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 24, 1975 At Home, Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Walter W. Swearingen and Aphia R. Henderson. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
| SWEARINGEN, Walter William | Dec. 1, 1897 Barry Co., MO |
May 22, 1967 VA Hospital, Fayetteville, Washington Co., AR |
SSW: Alphia R. - Research Note: WW I Veteran. Enlisted on Sept. 5, 1918 and released on Jan. 15 1919. Son of Marion Andrew Swearingen and Elma Gurle Smith. | Census Veteran Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace |
