Rocky Comfort Cemetery
Barry Co., MO
Surnames G
SSW = Shares Stone With
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAILEY, Floyd Madison | Nov. 8, 1893 Stella, Newton Co., MO |
Nov. 29, 1973 MO |
SSW: Maude - Research Note: Son of James Crawford Gailey and Mary Ida Elkins. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GAILEY, Maude M. | Oct. 28, 1895 MO |
Jan. 30, 1964 St. Vincent Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Floyd - Research Note: Daughter of Otis W. Love and Cynthia F. Roberts. Her husband, Floyd, of Wheaton, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GARBER, Martha Estella (STIPP) | Aug. 2, 1880 MO |
Feb. 15, 1969 McCune Brooks Hosp., Carthage, Jasper Co., MO |
SSW: Oscar W. - Research Note: Resident of Carthage, MO. Daughter of Simon Bolivar Stipp and Nancy A. McBrien. Elva Gillman of Carthage, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GARBER, Oscar Wesley | Aug. 25, 1879 OH |
Jan. 23, 1950 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Martha Estella - Research Note: His wife was Martha E. Garber. Son of Abraham Garber and Mary A. Filbrum. His wife, Martha, was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GARDNER, Gusta (SHEWMAKE) | Feb. 15, 1883 | Mar. 7, 1902 | Inscription: "Wife of J. M. Gardner" - Research Note: Gusta Shewmake, age 18, married James M. Gardner, age 22, on Oct. 8, 1900 in Barry Co., MO. Probably died due to childbirth. James and Gusta had a son Garland Jerome Gardner born Feb. 17, 1902. James second married Maude Alice Highbarger in 1905. He died in 1965 and is buried at Muncie Chapel Cemetery. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GARNER, Rachel Elizabeth (HOWELL) | June 4, 1831 IN |
May 17, 1929 MO |
Research Note: Wheaton Journal, May 23, 1929 - Rachael Elizabeth Howell was born in Indiana June 4, 1831 and departed this life May 17, 1929, age 97 years, 11 months and 13 days. At the age of 1? she came to Missouri with her parents where she spent the remainder of her life. In the early life she chose Christ as her Savior and in the year of 1869 united with the Missionary Baptist Church and has lived a devoted Christian life. At death was a member of the Conway Baptist Church. In the year of 1852 she was united in marriage to Joel S. Garner, who preceded her in death 28 years ago. To this union were born 12 children of which 8 survive. Two departed this life in infancy; one boy at the age of 16, one girl at the age of 3? (Note: Cannot tell if this is three or thirty something). The surviving ones are: W. T. Garner, Muskogee, Okla., R. M. Garner, Doniphan Mo., Mary E. Eubank, Stark City, Mo., James M. Garner, Homeland, Fla., Joel Garner, Rice, Wash., Martha ?os?ett, Enterprise, Ore., Mathew Garner, San Antonio, Texas, and Josie M. Smith of Rocky Comfort. Only a few were able to be present. Besides the children she is survived by one sister, Mrs. Katie Rookard, age 92 years, of ?en??ile Ore.; 41 grandchildren a number of great grand-children and a few great great-grand children. After the death of her husband she made her home with her son, J. M. Garner up to 9 years ago. Since that time she has made her home with her daughter, Josie, at Rocky Comfort. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, May 19 at the Rocky Comfort Baptist Church by Rev. Luther Carlin. Interment was made in the Rocky Comfort Cemetery under the direction of Pogue Undertaking Co. - 1870 Census, Capps Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO - Joel Garner, age 42, TN; Rachel, age 39, IN; Mary, age 16, MO; James, age 13, MO; William, age 9; Martha, age 11, MO; John, age 6, MO; Joel, age 4, MO; Eliza A., age 2, MO; Babe, age 2/12, born in April, MO. | Online Obit Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GATEWOOD, Fanny U. (HARDING) | July 8, 1799 VA |
Dec. 24, 1883 MO |
SSW: Mary Crosswhite - Other side: "In Memory of our Grandmother and Aunt - Daughters of Capt. Enoch and Elizabeth Harding of Stafford Co. Va." - Research Note: Daughter of Capt. Enoch Harding and Sarah Elizabeth Kendall. Her husband was Thomas Jefferson Gatewood, died 1838 in Boone Co., MO. - Another Photo - Another Photo - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace Photos Bill Utter |
| GENTRY, Hazzletine Mae (MONTGOMERY) | 1897 | 1984 | SSW: Ruby and Otis - Research Note: Dr. Otis B. Gentry, age 64, second married Mae Hazzletine Montgomery, age 59, on May 1, 1957 in Neosho, Newton Co., MO. Daughter of Carter and Minnie Montgomery. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GENTRY, Otis Bernola | June 24, 1892 Fairview, Newton Co., MO |
Sept. 26, 1986 Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Hazzletine and Ruby - Inscription: "Dentist" - Research Note: Son of Thomas Doyle Gentry and Mary Eliza Hyatt. He first married Ruby Lacy Taylor in 1916. He second married Hazzeltine May Montgomery in 1957. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GENTRY, Ruby Lacy (TAYLOR) | 1895 | 1956 | SSW: Otis and Hazzletine - Research Note: Daughter of John W. and Ray Taylor. Ruby Lacy Taylor married Otis B. Gentry on Oct. 1, 1916 in Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO. - Another Stone | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GENTRY, Unknown J. | Feb. 5, 1873 | Mar. 13, 187? | Research Note: Stone is broken and in pieces. First name is gone. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GEPHART, Infant | Mar. 22, 1900 | Mar. 24, 1900 | Inscription: "Son of J. W. and Nora" | Photo Bill Utter |
| GERKEY, Gregory Dean | July 25, 1960 | No Date | SSW: Montie Ann - Inscription: "Son" - Research Note: Son of Montie Ann Youngblood and Darrel Dean Gerkey. - Another Photo | Note Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| GERKEY, Montie Ann (YOUNGBLOOD) | July 17, 1940 | Apr. 11, 1994 | SSW: Gregory Dean - Inscription: "Mom" - Research Note: Daughter of Walter Youngblood and Montella Duncan. Montie Ann Youngblood, age 18, married Darrel Dean Gerkey, age 22, on May 9, 1959 in Jackson Co., MO. - Darrel Dean Gerkey died in 1999, Kaufman, TX. - Another Photo | MO Marriage Records Note Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| GERRON, Willie Clinas | Apr. 6, 1886 Fayetteville, Washington Co., AR |
Mar. 23, 1960 At Home, Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Death certificate indexed as Billie Clinas Gerron. Father's name unknown. Mother was Mary Nolen. His wife was Beulah Gerron and she was the informant on the death certificate. Cause of death was gun shot in the heart, suicide. He first married Teresa Vera DeWitt. Apparently divorced. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GHAN, Edward E. | Apr. 8, 1884 | July 21, 1884 | Inscription: "Son of Daniel and Mary A." | Photo Bill Utter |
| GHAN, Infant | May 10, 1892 | No Date | Inscription: "Dau. of A. U. and R. L. | Photo Bill Utter |
| GHAN, Margaret Milly Ann | Dec. 1?, 1882 | Oct. ??, 1884 | Inscription: "Dau. of Daniel and Mary Ann" | Photo Bill Utter |
| GHAN, Unknown | No Date | No Date | Research Note: Bill says this is a Ghan stone in the yucca plants. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GIBSON, William | Abt. 1810 | Mar. 9, 1870 | Inscription: "Aged 60 Yrs., 7 Mos, 27 Ds | Photo Bill Utter |
| GILL, Gertie Goldie (EVANS) | May 16, 1902 | Apr. 25, 1974 | SSW: Issac N. - Research Note: Daughter of Granville Evans and Ann Howard. Gertie Evans, age 17, married Newton Gill, age 20, on Feb. 2, 1919 in Jane, McDonald Co., MO. - Plot Stone | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| GILL, Issac Newton | May 8, 1898 | Nov. 26, 1952 At Home, Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
SSW: Gertie G. - Research Note: Son of Isaac Gill and Texanna Triplet. Gertie Gill was his wife and she was the informant on the death certificate. - Plot Stone | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| GILL, William F. | Sept. 8, 1887 MO |
Apr. 28, 1970 Ellison Guest Home, Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
Inscription: "MISSOURI PVT CO G, 20 INFANTRY, WW I" - Research Note: Son of Isaac Gill and Texanna Triplet. Still single in the 1940 census. Never married. Gertie Gill of Rocky Comfort, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GILL, Wilma Helene (KIMBROUGH) | 1918 | 1958 | Research Note: Daughter of John Clovis Kimbrough and Bamah Dean Roller. Wife of William Gill. Living with her parents in the 1940 census. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GILLESPIE, Louis B. | May 2, 1933 Doniphan, MO |
May 28, 2012 Landmark Hosp., Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
SSW: Lydia F. - Inscription: "Married Aug. 16, 1952" - Research Note: He was the son of Floyd and Flora Rachel (York) Gillespie. When he was very small his family moved to Flint, Michigan, but returned to Doniphan when Mr. Gillespie was ten years old. He owned a farm in Ava before moving to Rocky Comfort where he also owned a farm. He married Lydia Faye McArthur on August 12, 1952, in Pocahontas, Arkansas. She preceded him in death on February 23, 2009. In addition to his wife and his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Jerry Boyd Gillespie, one daughter, Teresa Ann Gillespie, and three grandchildren, Gwenafer Blanton, Melinda Elaine Daniel, and Sherri Lynn Barwick. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GILLESPIE, Lydia Faye (MCARTHUR) | Mar. 15, 1934 Gatewood, MO |
Feb. 23, 2009 Lacoba Nursing Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Louis B. - Inscription: "Married Aug. 16, 1952" - Research Note: Rocky Comfort, MO resident. Daughter of Leander and Lou Ella McArthur. Most of her life was spent as a dairy farmer. Survived by her husband and two daughters. Preceded in death by her parents; one son, Jerry Gillespie; one daughter, Theresa Gillespie; three grandchildren, Gwen Blanton, Sherri Barwick and Melinda Daniel. | Barry Co. Advertiser Feb. 25, 2009 Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GILLMAN, Amanda J. (VAUGHN) | July 25, 1885 | Dec. 8, 1895 | Inscription: "Dau. of Charles and Mahulda" - "Aged 10 Yrs., 4 Mo., 13 Ds" - Research Note: Daughter of Charles Gillman and Mahulda Vaughn. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GILLMAN, Bessie L. (FREEMAN) | Sept. 27, 1904 Eaton, Weld Co., CO |
May 26, 1945 Rural Carthage, Jasper Co., MO |
Research Note: Her husband was Loren Orda Gillman, age 39, when Bessie died. Daughter of Arthur Alfonso Freeman born TN and Nora R. Boswell, born Wheaton, MO. A. A. Freeman of Carthage, MO was the informant on the death certificate. At age 43, Loren married Alta M. Boswell, age 43, on Feb. 4, 1948 in Benton Co., AR. Loren O. Gillman died November 12, 1970 in Carthage, Jasper Co., Missouri. He is buried in Fullerton Cemetery. | Death Certificate AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GILLMAN, Charles | Mar. 17, 1842 Salem, Marion Co., IL |
Nov. 17, 1922 Rural Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Mahulda A. - Research Note: Son of Moses Gillman of Massachusetts and Elizabeth Gillman of Tennessee. Civil War Veteran. - Wheaton Journal, Dec. 1, 1922 - Charles Gillman was born in Salem, Marion County, Illinois March 17, 1842, died at the home of his son, George Gillman of near Wheaton, Nov. 17, 1922. Age 80 years and 8 months. He was married to Mahuldah Ann Vaughn of Odin, Ill. Feb. 12, 1886. To this union were born nine children, five of whom are now living. They are: Joseph A. Gillman, George E. Gillman, and Mrs. Della Shreve of Wheaton, Chas. G. Gillman of Joplin and Mrs. Florence Allman of Kansas City. He also leaves eighteen grandchildren. His wife died Dec. 31, 1919. In 1861, at age 19, Charles Gillman enlisted in the Union army and served four years and eight days in the 11th Regiment Missouri Infantry. Following the Civil War, Charles returned to Marion County, Illinois and married Mahulda Ann Vaughn on February 11, 1866. They migrated westward in a covered wagon and homesteaded in both Missouri and Kansas, eventually settling on a farm near where Wheaton, Missouri now stands. At about the age of 28 years he professed his faith in Christ and united with the New Site Baptist Church. He was one of the county's most successful farmers. He later moved to Wheaton and after the death of his wife made his home with each of his two sons, J. A. and George Gillman. He was a sufferer of rheumatism which he contracted during the Civil War. March 3rd, of this year he had a stroke of Paralysis on his left side from which he suffered greatly. Uncle Charley, as he was familiarly known by his many friends, will be greatly missed as he was a resident of this immediate vicinity for about 40 years. He enlisted in the Union Army August 16, 1861 and was in the service during the remainder of the war, serving four years and eight days. He served in Lt. General A. J. Smith's Brigade, and in the division of both General Grant's and Sherman, and was personally acquainted with General Grant, Sherman, and Logan. He belonged to Company F. Eleventh, Mo. Infantry volunteers. He was in a number of battles including the Siege of Vicksburg, Gettysburg, Luka, Nashville, Corinth, Island No. 10, Ft. Blakely and many others. He saw service in several different states including Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and Louisiana. He with his comrades were on the way to join General Sherman on his famous March to the Sea, when peace was made. He liked to talk of his war time days and spent many hours relating to his family and friends the many incidents and events of interest during the war. But it is all over now, the last march has been made, the last battle fought and victory won. He often expressed a desire and willingness to go to that home and be relieved of his suffering. | Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GILLMAN, Elva M. (GARBER) | Sept. 24, 1902 | Apr. 20, 1989 | SSW: Ross F. - Research Note: Daughter of Oscar Wesley Garber and Martha Estella Stipp. - Wheaton Journal, October 31, 1924 - Ross Gillman and Miss Elva Garber, two popular members of Wheaton's young set, were united in marriage at Cassville, Thursday, October 23, 1924, Judge John R. Wallen performing the ceremony. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Gillman east of town and the bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar W. Garber of this city. Accompanied by the bride's sister, Miss Fern Garber and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Garber, they left Sunday morning for a weeks visit with relatives at Stroud Okla. | Online Newspapers Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GILLMAN, Eugene F. | 1925 | 1932 | Research Note: Son of Ross Gillman and Elva Garber. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GILLMAN, George Elick | Feb. 1, 1876 Barry Co., MO |
June 9, 1928 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "A Devoted Husband and Father" - Research Note: He was a farmer. His wife was Mary Gillman. Son of Charles Gillman and Mahulda A. Vaughn, both born IL. J. A. Gillman was the informant on the death certificate. Cancer of the liver was the cause of death. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GILLMAN, Joseph A. | Feb. 3, 1874 KS |
Mar. 9, 1963 McCune-Brooks Hosp., Carthage, Jasper Co., MO |
SSW: Sabra E. - Research Note: Son of Charles A. Gillman and Mahulda Vaughn. Wesley Gillman of Rt. 4, Carthage, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Cassville Democrat, Sept. 18, 1920 - A very pleasant gathering of relatives assembled at the home of J. A. Gillman near Wheaton, Sunday, Sept. 12 and enjoyed a whole day reunion with relatives who had come from far and near to be with relatives once more. Those present were: H. E. Phillips of Eucitis, N. M.; Mrs. Anna DeBrusk, Flora, Ill.; J. G. Phillips and family, Monett; Simeon Phillips and wife of near Cassville; and John Banks and wife of near Monett. Sim Phillips says it was one of the most pleasant occasions of his life and will long be remembered by all present. | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GILLMAN, Mahulda A. (VAUGHN) | Sept. 17, 1846 Odin, IL |
Dec. 31, 1919 At Home, Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Charles - Research Note: Wheaton Journal, Jan. 16, 1920 - Mahulda Anna Vaughn was born in Odin, Ill., Sept. 17, 1846. Died at her home in Wheaton, Mo., Dec. 31, 1919 aged 73 years, 3 months and 14 days. Following the Civil War, Charles returned to Marion County, Illinois and married Mahulda Ann Vaughn on February 11, 1866. He was twenty-three years old. Mahulda A. Vaughn was born September 17, 1846 in Marion County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Urias Vaughn of Illinois and Sophia (Chaffin) Vaughn of Jackson County, Tennessee. (February 11, 1866 Marion County, Illinois marriage license for Charles and Mahulda Gillman.) Charles and Mahulda came to Missouri by covered wagon in about 1869 and located on Stones Prairie. A few years later they located on a farm near where Wheaton, Missouri where they raised their children and lived out the rest of their lives. To this union nine children were born, five of who are still living and attended her during her last illness and death. They are Joseph A. and George E. Gillman and Mrs. Della Shreve of this city. Charles G. Gillman of Joplin and Mrs. Florence Allman of Miami, Okla. At the age of about 23, Mrs. Gillman professed faith in Christ and united with her New Site Baptist church. In 1875 they located on a farm near where Wheaton now stands and then she moved her church membership to the Prosperity church at Rocky Comfort. Then when the Wheaton Baptist church was organized, moved her membership to this place and remained a faithful member until death claimed her. Mrs. Gillman was a faithful wife, loving mother and dear neighbor and had numerous friends over the country who will be grieved to know of her passing. Funeral services will be held at the Baptist church in Wheaton conducted by Rev. Luther Carlin pastor. Mr. And Mrs. W. W. Scholes and Mr. And Mrs. A. H. Scholes of Granby, Mr. And Mrs. J. G. Phillips and daughter, Mrs. Golda Wormington of near Monett and Mr. And Mrs. Earnest Badger of Pierce City attended the funeral. The Scholes boys were nephews and Mrs. Wormington and Mrs. Badger were grand daughters of the deceased. | Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GILLMAN, Mary A. (FRAZIER) | Apr. 7, 1885 TN |
Apr. 8, 1972 MO |
Inscription: "A Christian Wife, Mother, and Grandmother" - Research Note: Daughter of John Martin Frazier and Lucinda Ann Brown. George E. Gillman, age 26, married Mary A. Frazier, age 18, on Aug. 10, 1902 in Barry Co., MO. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GILLMAN, Ross F. | Oct. 25, 1902 | Feb. 15, 1982 | SSW: Elva M. - Research Note: Son of Joseph A. Gillman and Sabra Eliza Phillips. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GILLMAN, Sabra Eliza (PHILLIPS) | Nov. 3, 1868 Clay Co., IL |
Feb. 8, 1961 McCune-Brooks Hosp., Carthage, Jasper Co., MO |
SSW: Joseph A. - Research Note: Daughter of Benjamin Phillips and Eliza Hull. Joseph Gillman of Wheaton, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - August 27, 1896, Cassville Republican - Licensed to Wed: Joseph Gillman, 22, and Sabra E. Phillips, 28, Rocky Comfort. - Joseph Gillman, age 22, married Sabra E. Phillips, age 28, on Aug. 19, 1896 in Barry Co., MO. | Death Certificate Online Newspapers MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GILLMAN, Willie Russell | May 14, 1903 | Apr. 26, 1919 | Inscription: "Son of George E. and Mary A." - Research Note: Wheaton Journal, May 2, 1919 - The circle of another home has been broken, with time passing swiftly on that brought sadness to a happy family when the death angel hovered around his form and bade him go to the other world of glory, there to bask in the sunlight of the Great Redeemer. Willie Russell Gillman was born to Geo. E. and Mary A. Gillman, May 14, 1903 and died April 26 1919, of influenza and pneumonia, aged 15 years, 11 months and 12 days. He leaves father, mother, one brother, one sister and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing. He was a pupil of the freshman Class in the Wheaton high school and will be greatly missed by his classmates. He was a very kind and obedient child and loved by all that knew him. Rev. Chas. Vanzandt, of Exeter, conducted funeral services in the home and another service at the Baptist Church in Wheaton at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 27. The remains were taken to Rocky Comfort Cemetery where they were interred. | Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GOMEZ, Araceli de Rubio | Feb. 7, 1976 Purificacion, Jalisco, Mexico |
Apr. 11, 2000 MO |
Research Note: Araceli Gomez, 24, of Fairview, died April 11 from injuries sustained in a traffic accident. She moved to Fairview a year ago from Chicago, Illinois. She was employed at George's Poultry Plant in Butterfield and was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Monett. She was married to Jose Rubio. Daughter of Heladio and Aureliz Meza Gomez. - Back of Stone | Monett Times Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| GOOSTREE, Ada "Ruth" (CLYMER) | July 17, 1915 | Sept. 2, 1995 | SSW: Troy L. - Research Note: Daughter of David Clymer and Ruby E. Dabbs. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Headstone Cheryl Photos Bill Utter |
| GOOSTREE, Addie B. (BARNETT) | 1891 | 1955 | SSW: Edgar W. - Research Note: Daughter of Zack L. Barnett and Dona Lamberson. - Cassville Republican, February 20, 1913 - Edgar W. Goostree of Wheaton and Miss Adda Barnett, west of Exeter, were united in marriage Sunday afternoon at the home of the bride's parents. Rev. J. T. Brattin of this city performed the ceremony. They are both splendid young people and come from two highly respected families. They are thinking of leaving soon for Idaho to reside. | Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Headstone Cheryl Photo Bill Utter |
| GOOSTREE, Arizonia "Zona" Belle (BARNETT) | May 7, 1865 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
June 22, 1932 McDonald Co., MO |
SSW: John Westley - Research Note: Death certificate indexed as Goosetree. Daughter of Dennis Dunham Barnett born TN. Mother not named (Her mother was Mary Elizabeth Wood). Homer Goostree of Fairview, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Wheaton Journal, June 1932 - Arizona Bell Barnett Goostree born May 7 1865 and died June 22, 1932. Wife of John W. Goostree married 1882. 7 children: Horace, Ozzie, Floyd, Dennis, Homer, Mrs. Virgil Kelley, and Otis. Bros, Zack Barnett and King Barnett. Lived near Rocky, buried Rocky Cemetery. Back of Stone | Death Certificate Online Obit Census Phyllis Long Headstone Cheryl Photos Bill Utter |
| GOOSTREE, Bobbie Gene | Mar. 10, 1928 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
Oct. 18, 1931 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
Inscription: "Son of Marvin and Marie" - Research Note: Death certificate indexed as Goosetree. Son of Marvin Goostree born Rocky Comfort, MO and Marie Packwood born MO. Hetty Goostree of Rocky Comfort, MO was the informant. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GOOSTREE, Charles Watson | Apr. 23, 1866 | Jan. 7, 1907 | Inscription: "Husband of Gussie Goostree" - Research Note: Son of Alexander Goostree and Mary Charity Duncan. - Charles W. Goostree, age 25, married Pearlie M. Antle, age 18, on Jan. 13, 1892 in Barry Co., MO. - Charles W. Goostree, age 36, second married Gussie McClure, age 28, on Mar. 1, 1903 in Barry Co., MO. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Headstone Note Cheryl Photo Bill Utter |
| GOOSTREE, Edgar W. | 1892 | 1926 | SSW: Addie B. - Research Note: Son of Charles Watson Goostree and Gussie McClure. | Census Phyllis Long Headstone Cheryl Photo Bill Utter |
| GOOSTREE, Flora Jane (STIPP) | Jan. 2, 1887 | Sept. 6, 1978 | SSW: Homer T. - Research Note: Daughter of Simon Bolivar Stipp and Nancy A. McBrien. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GOOSTREE, Gale D. | Feb. 19, 1940 | Oct. 27, 1980 | Inscription: "Son of Troy L. and Ada Ruth" - Research Note: Son of Troy Leon Goostree born McDonald Co., MO and Ada Ruth Clymer born MO. | Note Phyllis Long Headstone Cheryl Photo Bill Utter |
| GOOSTREE, Glendell Dee | Jan. 13, 1939 McDonald Co., MO |
Jan. 13, 1939 McDonald Co., MO |
Inscription: "Son of Mr. and Mrs. Troy Goostree" - Research Note: Son of Troy Leon Goostree born McDonald Co., MO and Ada Ruth Clymer born MO. He was stillborn. His father was the informant on the death certificate. Indexed as Stillborn Goostree. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GOOSTREE, Glessnor Eugene | Aug. 16, 1919 | Jan. 28, 1990 | SSW: Marie - Inscription: "Married Sept. 29, 1939" - Research Note: Son of Ozro Cleveland "Ozzie" Goostree and Hettie Lamberson. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Headstone Cheryl Photos Bill Utter |
| GOOSTREE, Hetty Caroline (LAMBERSON) | Feb. 11, 1888 MO |
Dec. 14, 1971 Barry Co. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Ozro C. - Research Note: Daughter of Neill Elias Bradford Lamberson and Victoria C. Davidson. Ozro Goostree, age 21, married Hetty Lamberson, age 17, on Nov. 17, 1905 in Barry Co., MO. Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO resident. Glessnor Goostree of Rocky Comfort, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | MO Marriage Records Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Headstone Cheryl Photo Bill Utter |
| GOOSTREE, Homer Thomas | Sept. 23, 1886 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
Jan. 29, 1961 Sale Memorial Hosp., Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Flora J. - Research Note: He was a groceryman. Son of John Goostree and Arizona "Zona" Barnett. Flora Goostree was his wife and she was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GOOSTREE, John Westley | Mar. 6, 1859 | Mar. 6, 1912 | SSW: Arizonia B. - Research Note: Parents were Alexander Goostree and Mary Charity Duncan. - Back of Stone | Census Phyllis Long Headstone Note Cheryl Photos Bill Utter |
| GOOSTREE, Kendall Blaine | May 10, 1971 | May 12, 1971 | Inscription: "Our Baby" | Headstone Cheryl Photo Bill Utter |
| GOOSTREE, Luther | Apr. 26, 1894 | Aug. 25, 1908 | Inscription: "Son of C. W. and P. M. - Research Note: Son of Charles Watson Goostree and Pearlie May Antle. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GOOSTREE, Marie (CLANTON) | June 25, 1919 Jane, McDonald Co., MO |
July 24, 2009 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Glessnor Goostree - Inscription: "Married Sept. 29, 1939" - Research Note: She was a daughter of Thomas and Laura (Burnett) Clanton. On September 29, 1939, in Neosho, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Glessnor Goostree, who preceded her in death January 28, 1990. Marie grew up and received her education in Springer, New Mexico. She graduated from Drury College in Springfield, Missouri, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. She taught grade school for twenty-nine years at Rocky Comfort and one year at Fairview. - Another Photo | Headstone Cheryl Barry Co. Advertiser July 29, 2009 Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| GOOSTREE, Orris Odell | July 14, 1908 | Dec. 20, 1908 | Inscription: "Son of H. T. and F. J. Goostree" - Research Note: Son of Homer Thomas Goostree and Flora Jane Stipp. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GOOSTREE, Ozro "Ozzie" C. | Dec. 5, 1884 McDonald Co., MO |
June 6, 1970 So. Barry Co. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Hetty C. - Research Note: Son of John W. Goostree and Arizonia Barnett. Ozro Goostree, age 21, married Hetty Lamberson, age 17, on Nov. 17, 1905 in Barry Co., MO. Wheaton, Barry Co., MO resident. His wife Hetty was the informant on the death certificate. | MO Marriage Records Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Headstone Cheryl Photo Bill Utter |
| GOOSTREE, Perlie May (ANTLE) | Dec. 28, 1873 | Sept. 16, 1901 | Inscription: "Aged 27 yrs. 8 mos. 15 days" - Research Note: Daughter of Oliver Antle and Sarah Elizabeth Simpson. - Charles W. Goostree, age 25, married Pearlie M. Antle, age 18, on Jan. 13, 1892 in Barry Co., MO. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Headstone Note Cheryl Photo Bill Utter |
| GOOSTREE, Rolfie | July 24, 1904 | Nov. 12, 1904 | Inscription: "Son of C. W. and Gussie" - Research Note: Son of Charles Watson Goostree and Gussie McClure. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GOOSTREE, Troy Leon | Nov. 15, 1914 | Aug. 21, 1974 | SSW: Ruth - Research Note: Son of Ozro Cleveland Goostree and Hettie Lamberson. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Headstone Cheryl Photos Bill Utter |
| GRANGER, John Sanford | Apr. 28, 1887 MO |
Apr. 30, 1930 Iron Gate, Jasper Co., MO |
SSW: Josie P. - Research Note: Son of James Madison Granger and Martha Elvira Robertson. - John S. Granger, 43, Dies at his Home: John Sanford Granger, 43 years old, died at 8:30 last night at his residence, a half mile south of Iron Gates. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Josie Granger; two sons, Virgil Granger and Hubert Granger, and two daughters, Miss Ruth Granger and Miss Ruby Granger, all at home; his father, James Granger, and a sister, Mrs. Etta Deal, both of Rocky Comfort. He was a member of the First Presbyterian church. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. | Obit Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GRANGER, Josie Pearl (GAILEY) | Dec. 7, 1887 AR |
Nov. 24, 1985 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: J. Sanford - Research Note: Daughter of James Crawford Gailey and Mary I. Elkins. - Mrs. Granger was born Dec. 7, 1887, in AR. She lived at Joplin for 55 years. She lived at Rocky Comfort before moving to Wheaton. She married John Sanford Granger in 1906. He died in 1930. Surviving are a son, Herbert R. Granger; two daughters, Ruth Higgs and Ruby L. Mills; two brothers, Clyde Gailey and Scott Gailey; seven grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. | Obit Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GREEN, Gladys Pearl K. (KELLY) | June 4, 1903 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
May 9, 2003 Cox Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Rev. Wilmer L. - Research Note: She was the daughter of Jonathon Ernest and Rachel Lue (Shepherd) Kelly. She moved to Monett in 1983. She was retired from the Pierce City Restaurant and was a member of New Liberty Methodist Church. She married Wilmer L. Green on April 28, 1962, in Monett, and he preceded her in death January 18, 1989. - Gladys Pearl Kelly, age 59, married Wilmer Lawrence Green, age 60, on Apr. 28, 1963 in Lawrence Co,, MO. | Monett Times MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GREEN, Wilmer Lawrence, Rev. | Jan. 30, 1903 | Jan. 18, 1989 | SSW: Gladys K. | Photo Bill Utter |
| GREGORY, Fannie May (LOWE) | Mar. 13, 1885 Rocky Comfort, Newton Co., MO |
Dec. 17, 1964 Carthage, Jasper Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Benjamin Thomas Lowe and Birdottia (Bone) (Donnell) Lowe. His husband was Innis W. Gregory. Innis died in 1944 and is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. - Mrs. May Gregory, 79, died Thursday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Mathias, Carthage, MO. She had been ill two years. Mrs. Gregory was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ben Lowe and was born at Rocky Comfort, MO. She lived in Webb City and Joplin before coming to Carthage to make her home with her daughter. Her husband, Innis Gregory, died in 1941. Surviving besides the daughter are a half brother, Sherman Lowe, living in CA and a half sister, Miss Ouida Lowe of Rocky Comfort. - Mrs Walter Mathias of Carthage, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Obit Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GREGORY, Gracie Lee | Aug. 27, 2004 | Aug. 27, 2004 | No Data | Photo Bill Utter |
| GRIFFIS, Artie Isabelle (KELLY) (RUMPLE) (JOHNSON) | May 23, 1904 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
Sept. 13, 1993 Mission, Johnson Co., KS |
SSW: David J. - Research Note: Daughter of James Newton Kelly and Minnie Ethel Scott. First married Lawrence Leroy Rumple. Second, Artie I. Rumple, age 28, married Thomas M. Johnson, age 34, on June 29, 1932 in Jackson Co., MO. Third, David Joseph Griffis. | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GRIFFIS, David Joseph | Mar. 12, 1900 Linn, Washington Co., KS |
Sept. 13, 1972 MO |
SSW: Artie I. - Research Note: Son of Henry Alexander Griffis and Anna Ethel Cain. He first married Cornelia K. Sofsky. Divorced. Second, Artie Isabelle Kelly. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GRIMMETT, Mary "Alberta" (SIMON) | Aug. 14, 1905 Carterville, Jasper Co., MO |
Nov. 15, 1934 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: Her husband was Otha Grimmett of Purdy, MO and he was the informant on the death certificate. - Notes of Joyce Snell: Mary Alberta (called Alberta) Simon Grimmett was my aunt. She was only 29 years old. Her death was sudden and "due to complications from surgery". According to info I was given, from a cousin, Alberta, while a patient, recovering from surgery, got up during the night to help another patient (in the ward) and "tore her stitches". She developed an infection and died. She was the daughter of Edward Michael Simon and Dora Ellen "Ella" (Piper) Simon (both buried here at Rocky Comfort) and the grand-daughter of Pernecia A. Piper, who is also buried at this cemetery. Alberta married Otha Grimmett in 1920 at Galena, MO. They had 3 children together: Gynith Lucille, Fenton Eugene and Floella May. Husband Otha later married Luella Upper. Both Otha and Luella are buried at Gracelawn Cemetery in Flint, Michigan. | Death Certificate Note Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GRISWOLD, Daniel James III | June 18, 1917 Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 29, 2001 Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO |
SSW: Wanda Mae - Inscription: "Married June 24, 1942" - Research Note: Son of Daniel James Griswold II and Bessie M. Duncan. - Daniel J. Griswold III, 84, Kansas City, MO, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2001. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, December 1, at Gladstone Church of Christ, 5703 N. Flora. Mr. Griswold was born June 18, 1917, in Barry County, MO. He was a member and former elder of Gladstone Church of Christ. He retired after 37 years at TWA, working as an electrician. He is survived by his wife, of 59 years, Wanda Griswold. - Back of Stone | Kansas City Star Census Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| GRISWOLD, Wanda Mae (CLIFTON) | June 5, 1922 Jane, McDonald Co., MO |
Jan. 25, 2008 Norman, Cleveland Co., OK |
SSW: Daniel James III - Inscription: "Married June 24, 1942" - Research Note: Services for Wanda Mae Griswold, 85, Gladstone, Mo., were 11 a.m. today, at White Chapel Funeral, Gladstone. Mrs. Griswold died Friday Jan. 25, 2008, in Norman. She was born June 5, 1922, in Jane, Mo., to Charlie Clifton and Myrtle (Rains) Clifton. She married Daniel James Griswold III June 24, 1942. She was preceded into death by her parents and her husband. - Back of Stone | Ada Evening News Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| GUCENE, John P. | Jan. 19, 1910 Farmington, Fulton Co., IL |
Nov. 3, 1985 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
Inscription: "TEC 5 US ARMY WW II" - Research Note: Son of Louis Gucene and Angulean Margaret Ferro, both born in Italy. His wife was Lorene Dickens. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GUCENE, Lorene (DICKENS) | Sept. 2, 1924 McDonald Co., MO |
Feb. 15, 1989 MO |
Research Note: Wife of John P. Gucene. Daughter of Ralph Dickens and Ester Surber. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| GUEST, Arthur Layton | May 16, 1912 | Sept. 20, 2000 | SSW: Wanna L. - Inscription: "Married Sept. 25, 1948" - Research Note: Son of Walter L. Guest and Cornelia A. Russell. - Another Photo - Military Stone - Inscription: "SGT US ARMY WW II" | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace Photos Bill Utter |
| GUEST, Wanna Lee (DUNCAN) | May 20, 1918 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
Feb. 10, 2005 Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Arthur L. - Inscription: "Married Sept. 25, 1948" - Research Note: Daughter of the James Otto and "Montie" Montez (Webb) Duncan. Arthur L. Guest, age 36, married Wanna Lee Duncan, age 30, on Sept. 25, 1948 in Neosho, Newton Co., MO. - Another Photo | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace Photo Bill Utter |
