Rocky Comfort Cemetery
Barry Co., MO
Surnames L
SSW = Shares Stone With
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAMBERSON, Arley J. | Aug. 5, 1882 | Jan. 24, 1894 | Inscription: "Son of E. B. and V. C." - Research Note: Son of Elias Bradford Lamberson and Victoria C. Davidson. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Aud | Apr. 7, 1887 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
Aug. 31, 1957 Sale Memorial Hosp., Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Pearl - Research Note: Son of Dave Lamberson and Sinia McGlothlin. His wife was Pearl and she was the informant on the death certificate. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Billy Mc. | May 19, 1918 | Jan. 21, 1982 | SSW: Tabitha B. - Research Note: Son of Maurice Vincel Lamberson and Jewell Lorene McCall. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Burton Edwin | Sept. 11, 1876 MO |
Mar. 13, 1963 Marion Co., KS |
SSW: Eva - Research Note: Son of Henry Phelps Lamberson and Rachel Young. - Wheaton Journal, Dec. 1, 1922 - We understand that Sanford Granger has purchased B. E. Lamberson's interest in the Lumber Yard at Rocky Comfort and will return to that place and assume the management of the lumber yard and furniture store. Mr. Lamberson left this week for Florence, KS where he has purchased a grocery store. - Another Photo | Newspapers Census Phyllis Long Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Carl C. | June 21, 1906 Simco, McDonald Co., MO |
June 22, 1963 McDonald Co., MO |
Research Note: Usual residence was Wheaton, Barry Co., MO. Son of Clarence W. Lamberson and Stella Montgomery. Cause of death was fractured skull and broken neck. Blow from heavy object to back of head. An autopsy was performed. His mother, Stella, was the informant on the death certificate. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Charles V. | Jan. 10, 1888 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
July 30, 1962 Ellis Fischel State Cancer Hosp., Columbia, Boone Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Thomas A. Lamberson and Lucy Betty Barnett. His wife was Delores. Hospital records were listed as the informant on the death certificate. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Clarence Winifred "Tan" | 1880 | 1955 | Research Note: Clarence Winifred Lamberson known as Tan Lamberson a brick mason and builder around Rocky and Wheaton. Son of Henry Phelps Lamberson and Rachel Young. He lived in Wheaton when he died. He married Stella Montgomery and their children were Olga, Ralph, Clay, Ray, Carl and Pauline Lamberson Mcteer. Grandfather of Ralph Lamberson. - Another Photo - Another Photo | Note and Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson Photos Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Clay L. | 1909 | 1996 | Research Note: Son of Clarence Winifred Lamberson and Stella Montgomery. His wife was Mona. - Another Photo - Another Photo | Note Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson Photos Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Cora Caroline "Carrie" (KELLY) | 1883 | 1980 | SSW: Earnest W. - Research Note: Daughter of George Riley Kelly and Cynthia Theo Kimbrough. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Corum Ford | May 25, 1901 | May 21, 1978 | Research Note: Matches the stone for Daisy Lamberson, his mother. Father unknown. - 1940 Census, Florence, Marion, Kansas - Corum Lamberson, age 38, born MO, single, oil field pumper; Daisy, mother, age 60, widowed, born MO. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Daisy | June 21, 1879 | Feb. 23, 1973 | Research Note: Matches the stone for Corum Ford Lamberson, her son. Daughter of Henry Phelps Lamberson and Rachel Young. - 1880 Census, Richwood, McDonald, Missouri - H. Phelps Lamberson, age 24, farmer, born MO; Ray M. (Rachel), age 27, wife, born IN; Burton E., son, age 4, born MO; Daisy, daughter, age 1, born MO; Caroline, age 28, sister, born MO; Henry Young, father-in-law, age 76?, born VA. - Still at home in the 1900 census. - 1920 Census, Nemaha, Johnson, Nebraska - Daisy Lamberson, head, age 40, "widowed", born MO, father born MO, mother IA, dressmaker; Corum, son, age 18, single, born MO, parents born MO. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, David H. | Dec. 24, 1847 TN |
Dec. 11, 1933 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Sinia - Research Note: His death certificate reads that his father was named James Lamberson, born TN, and that his mother was Minerva America Ward, born TN. The cause of death was given as an accident caused on a public highway, was run over by a truck and suffered from a broken leg. Aud Lamberson, Exeter, MO, was the informant. First wife was Sinia McGlothlin. His second wife was Sophrona Judson (Davidson) (Barnett) Lamberson. David H. Lamberson, age 45, married Sophrona J. Barnett, age 35, on Nov. 12, 1893 in Barry Co., MO. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Donna Cooper MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Delores (WARD) | June 13, 1907 | May 13, 1987 | Research Note: Wife of Charles V. Lamberson. C. V. Lamberson married Delores Ward on Oct. 21, 1930 in Anderson, McDonald Co., MO. - 1930 Census, Rocky Comfort, McDonald, Missouri - Thomas Lamberson, head, age 70, born MO, parents born TN; Betty, wife, age 69, born MO, parents born KY; Charley, son, age 41, single, born MO; Delores Ward, servant, age 22, divorced, born MO, parents born unknown. - Another Photo | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Dicey Evaline "Eva" (HENDON) | 1878 | Apr. 23, 1922 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
SSW: Burton E. - Research Note: Daughter of Asa Hendon and Margaret Chitwood. D. E. Hendon married B. E. Lamberson on Sept. 23, 1906 in Rocky Comfort, MO. - Wheaton Journal, April 28, 1922 - Mrs. Dicey Evaline (Hendon) Lamberson of Rocky Comfort died early Sunday Morning, April 23, 1922 after an illness of only a few days duration. She was married to B. E. Lamberson Sept. 23, 1906. To this union were born five children: Gene, Georgia, Paul, Bethelain, and little Helen, eleven months old, all of whom survive her. She was converted and became a member of the Baptist church at Rocky Comfort in September 1894 and her life was all that could be expected of a professed follower of Christ. In the mist of the most distressing physical conditions, she was ever cheerful, maintaining an attitude, which will ever be an inspiration to all who came in contact with her. One of the Creator’s greatest gifts to mankind was a good mother and such was Mrs. Lamberson. Funeral services were conducted at Rocky Comfort Sunday afternoon by Rev. Goodnight and Carlin and the remains were laid to rest in the Rocky Comfort cemetery. - Another Photo | Online Obit MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Earl Eugene | Jan. 18, 1900 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
Dec. 20, 1963 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Earl E. Lamberson was a child of Henry Phelps and Laura Victoria Younce (Chenoweth) Lamberson. He was the long time postmaster in Wheaton serving from 1934 - 1964. His wife was Marie (Sampson) Lamberson, the long time owner of the MZD Cafe in Wheaton. Marie and Earl's children are Anna Lea and Jim. Jim Lamberson is also buried in Rocky Cemetery. Mrs. Floyd Hughes of Wheaton, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Wheaton Journal Friday, March 16, 1923 - Earl Lamberson and Miss Marie Sampson two of Rocky Comfort's popular young people were married Tuesday afternoon of this week by the Rev. George Ellis at his home in Stella. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Lamberson of Rocky and is engaged in the barber business at that place. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Sampson and is employed at present as a teacher in the Rocky Comfort School. Their many friends wish them a life of happiness and success. - Another Photo | Note Ralph and Betty Lamberson Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Earnest William | Sept. 15, 1883 MO |
Aug. 12, 1969 DOA, Sale Memorial Hosp., Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Cora Carrie - Research Note: Resident of rural Fairview, Newton Co., MO. Son of Henry Phelps Lamberson and Rachel Young. His wife Carrie was the informant on the death certificate. - Another Photo | Father's Obit Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Effie | Oct. 12, 1895 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
May 5, 1925 MO State San., Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Thomas A. Lamberson and Lucy Betty Burnett. TB was the cause of death. - Lamberson Headstone | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson |
| LAMBERSON, Elias Bradford | 1855 | Apr. 27, 1927 McDonald Co., MO |
SSW: Victoria C. - Research Note: His death certificate gives his name spelled Lambertson and his wife with her name spelled Lamberson. His father was listed as James Lambertson, born TN and his mother as Minerva Ward, born TN. His wife's name was given as Ann Lamberson (second wife). He was age 79 years and 19 days old. His death was the result of Bright's Disease. Joe Lambertson, Rocky Comfort, MO, was the informant. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, June 13, 1918 - Rocky Comfort: E. B. Lamberson and daughter, Miss Vesta, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lamberson of route 2. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, January 2, 1919 - Rocky Comfort: E. B. Lamberson and Mrs. E. A. Lefler were united in marriage in Neosho Monday. We extend congratulations. - Mrs. E. A. Lefler married E. B. Lamberson on Dec. 16, 1918 in Neosho, Newton Co., MO. She was Eliza Ann (McNeill) Lefler, wife of James E. Lefler. Daughter of John Patterson McNeill and Mary Frances Dame. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers MO Marriage Record Census Phyllis Long Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Eva | 1918 | 1923 | Research Note: Daughter of Clarence Winifred Lamberson and Stella Montgomery. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Fawn | Dec. 22, 1916 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 26, 2001 Grove, Delaware Co., OK |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Aud and Pearl Lamberson. She graduated from Wheaton High School in 1935. She moved to Kansas City, Mo., where she was employed by Sears Roebuck until her retirement in 1979. Her parents preceded her in death as did her two brothers, Laverne and Lawrence Allen, one sister, Erma Decocq, and her twin sister, Phyllis Phelan. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Grove, with Rev. Ollie Odle and Dr. Robin Cowin officiating. The family will receive friends 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. at the church prior to the services. Interment will be at 2 p.m. in the Rocky Comfort Cemetery in Rocky Comfort, Mo. - Another Photo | Clark Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Georgia E. | Feb. 22, 1909 | July 26, 1998 | Research Note: Daughter of Burton Edwin Lamberson and Dicey Evaline "Eva" Hendon. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Henry Phelps | Mar. 23, 1855 MO |
Aug. 12, 1923 St. John's Hosp., Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
SSW: Laura V. - Research Note: His death certificate names his wife as Laura V. Younce. He was a merchant who died with cancer of the bowels. His death certificate gives his birth date as March 15, 1855, and the supplement reads Mar. 10, 1855, and the stone reads Mar. 23rd. His parents were not listed. The informant was J. S. Granger. Lamberson Note: Henry Phelps Lamberson, son of John L. and Nancy Lamberson of TN, came to McDonald County in 1851. Henry is father of C. W. Lamberson. First wife Rachel Young who died in 1893 and buried in Chitwood. He was a Farmer and Surveyor. He married Laura Victoria (Younce) Chenoweth in 1894, second wife. Great grandfather of Ralph Lamberson. - Wheaton Journal, Aug. 17, 1923 - Rocky Comfort and vicinity lost one of its best citizens Sunday morning, August 12, when H. P. Lamberson died at the St. Johns hospital at Joplin following an operation for cancer from which he had been suffering for several weeks. Henry Phelps Lamberson was born March 23, 1855 at the old Lamberson Homestead one and a half miles southeast of Rocky Comfort. Here he grew to young manhood and on December 1, 1875 was married to Rachel M. Young. To this union were born seven children, Barton, Daisy, Clarence, Earnest, Maud, Nellie and Attie: all of them, except Maud are living. His first wife died June 24, 1893 and on September 29, 1894 he was married to Laura V. (Chenoweth) Younce of Pineville. To this union were born three children: Maurice, Herbert, and Earl, all living. While living on the farm he served a number of years as surveyor and assessor of McDonald County and about 14 years ago he moved to Rocky Comfort where he engaged in the furniture and undertaking business. He was converted in the year of 1904 and became a member of the Presbyterian Church at Bethlehem, later transferring his membership to the Methodist church at Rocky Comfort of which he was a faithful member at death. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon by Rev. Ellis at the Baptist Church where a huge host of friends and relatives gathered to pay the last tribute of respect. Burial was made in the Rocky Comfort Cemetery. - Goodspeed's History - Henry P. Lamberson, surveyor of McDonald Co., MO was born in Richwood Twp., McDonald Co., on Mar. 23, 1855. His father, John Lamberson, was a native of TN, who came to McDonald Co. in 1851. Here he reared his family and passed the remainder of his life. Henry P. Lamberson grew up on his father's farm, and secured his education in the common schools. he followed agricultural pursuits until 1878, when he engaged in contracting and building, which he has since followed. He also owns a farm, and still carried on Agricultural pursuits on a small scale. For four years he has served as surveyor of McDonald Co., having served as deputy surveyor two years prior to his election to the office. On Dec, 1, 1875, he was united in marriage with Rachel, a daughter of Henry Young (deceased. Six children have been born to their marriage. Those living are Burton E., Daisy, Clarence W., Ernest and Nellie. Mr. Lamberson is a member of the Farmers' Alliance. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Obit Goodspeed Phyllis Long Note Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Hulda Bernice (COOPER) | Sept. 22, 1914 | Sept. 15, 1996 | SSW: Ray W. - Inscription: "Married July 19, 1931" - Research Note: Daughter of Orin and Mable Cooper. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, James | Jan. 15, 1818 TN |
June 4, 1894 MO |
Inscription: "Our Father - Aged 76 Y. 5 M., 19 D." - Research Note: His wife was Manerva Ward, married in 1846 in TN. - Another Photo | TN Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, James Phelps | Mar. 10, 1929 | Jan. 1, 1983 | Research Note: Son of Earl E. Lamberson and Marie Sampson. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Jewel Lorene M. (McCALL) | 1897 | 1973 | SSW: Maurice V. - Research Note: Jewel M. Lamberson daughter of Dr. Otis M. Sheridan and Vita (Hubbard) McCall, longtime president of The Bank of Wheaton. He was a longtime doctor in Wheaton and Rocky area. - Another Photo | Note Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Joseph "Joe" | Mar. 27, 1880 MO |
July 19, 1948 Richwood Twp., McDonald Co., MO |
SSW: Lula B. - Research Note: His death certificate names Elias Bradford Lamberson as his father and his mother was given as Victoria C. Davidson, both born in MO. He died from the effects of myocarditis. Mrs. O. C. Goostree, Rocky Comfort, MO, was the informant. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Judith Ann "Judy" | Sept. 16, 1942 MO |
Feb. 20, 1949 McDonald Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate reads that Ray Lamberson was her father and Bernice Cooper was her mother. Her death was caused from mercurial poisoning. Parents put mercurial oxide over her entire body to cover scabs. Ray Lamberson, Rocky Comfort, MO, was the informant. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Laura Victoria (YOUNCE) (CHENOWETH) | Apr. 2, 1857 IA |
Oct. 13, 1933 McDonald Co., MO |
SSW: H. Phelps - Research Note: Laura Victoria Younce (Chenoweth) Lamberson, widow of Dr. Albert White Chenoweth who was murdered in McDonald County. Laura and her last husband Henry Phelps Lamberson were the parents or step parents of nineteen children, three were Doctors. - Mrs. L. V. Lamberson passes away - Laura Victoria Yonce, a daughter of James E. and Eliza (Phillips) Yonce was born in Chicasaw Co., Iowa and departed this life at 8:30 AM Friday, Oct. 13 1933, at her home in Wheaton MO., at the age of 76 years, 6 months and 11 days. While still a small girl she moved with her parents to McDonald County, MO and in January 1881 she married Dr. A. W. Chenoweth of Pineville, MO. To this union were born two children, W. C. Chenoweth of Wheaton, MO and Harry Chenoweth of Seattle, Washington. On September 29, 1894 she was united in marriage to H. P. Lamberson of Rocky Comfort, MO. To this unions were born three children: Maurice of Bentonville, Ark; Herbert of Muskogee, Okla, and Earl of Wheaton, MO. She was one of eight daughters in the Yonce family, only three of whom survive: Mrs Ida Buttam of Bestwater, Ark; Mrs Allie Pepper of Kansas City and Mrs Minnie Tiner of Rogers, Ark. In addition to time spent in rearing five sons in her immediate family, she was also mother to twelve step children, six in the Chenoweth family and a like number in the Lamberson family. Besides the above mentioned relatives, she is survived by fifteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She converted at an early age in life and became a member of the Methodist church and a follower of the teachings of Christ her life has been beyond reproach. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Oct. 15, at the Methodist Church in Rocky Comfort by Rev. Sherman Erickson assisted by Rev. C. F. Siler and burial was made in the Rocky Comfort Cemetery under the direction of Pogue's Funeral Home. - Another Photo | Note Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson Obit Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Lucy Elizabeth "Betty" (BARNETT) | May 11, 1860 TN |
Jan. 5, 1931 Richwood Twp., McDonald Co., MO |
Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: Her stone reads 1860 as the year of birth, but her death certificate has May 11, 1859 as her birth date. Her father's name was listed as Barnett and her mother's as Woods, both born in TN. Thomas A. Lamberson was her husband's name. The cause of her death was TB. Thomas A. Lamberson, Rocky Comfort, MO, was the informant. - Daughter of Dennis Dunham Barnett and Mary E. Wood. - Lamberson Headstone | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Lula D. (FREEMAN) | Nov. 27, 1882 TN |
Oct. 14, 1966 Blowers Rest Home, Lanagan, McDonald Co., MO |
SSW: Joe - Research Note: Usual residence Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO. Daisy Landen of Wheaton, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Daughter of Isaac James Freeman and Mary L. Skaggs, both buried at Rocky Comfort Cemetery. Lula D. Freeman married Joseph Lamberson on Dec. 10, 1899 in McDonald Co., MO. E. B. Lamberson, father of Joe, gave consent. I. J. Freeman, father of Lula, gave consent. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Nov. 7, 1918 - Rocky Comfort: Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lamberson visited the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Freeman, of near Stella Sunday. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, January 16, 1919 - Rocky Comfort: Miss Daisy Freeman of near Stella visited her sister, Mrs. Joe Lamberson, a few days this week. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Online Newspapers MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Manerva (WARD) | Oct. 4, 1822 | Apr. 6, 1883 | Inscription: "Aged 60Y. 6M. 2D" - Research Note: Wife of James Lamberson. Manerva Ward married James Lamberson in 1846 in TN. | TN Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Marie (SAMPSON) | Jan. 18, 1901 | July 25, 1989 | Research Note: Daughter of James T. Sampson and Fannie Jane Davidson. - Wheaton Journal Friday, March 16, 1923 - Earl Lamberson and Miss Marie Sampson two of Rocky Comfort's Popular young people were married Tuesday afternoon of this week by the Rev. George Ellis at his home in Stella. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Lamberson of Rocky and is engaged in the barber business at that place. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Sampson and is employed at present as a teacher in the Rocky Comfort School. - Another Photo | Online Newspapers Census Phyllis Long Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Maud | 1885 | 1886 | Inscription: "Dau. of H. P. and R. M." - Research Note: Daughter of Henry Phelps Lamberson and Rachel M. Young. - Another Photo | Note Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Maurice Vincel | 1895 | 1963 | SSW: Jewel M. - Research Note: Maurice V. Lamberson, son of Henry Phelps Lamberson and Laura Younce. Owner and Editor of the Wheaton Journal from about 1910 - 1920, his children were Billy Mac, Maurine, Robert and Joseph. All worked in the Bank of Wheaton. - February 3, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Barry Co., MO - Locals and Personal: Boyce E. Boren has disposed of the Wheaton Journal to M. V. Lamberson, who has taken charge and the new proprietor proposes to run the paper independent in politics and religion. - Another Photo | Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Note Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Minor | July 8, 1884 | Nov. 17, 1885 | Inscription: "Son of D. H. and Sinia" - Research Note: Son of David H. Lamberson and Sinia McGlothlin. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Mona R. | 1912 | 1977 | Research Note: She has a matching stone to Clay Lamberson, her husband. - Another Photo - Another Photo | Note Phyllis Long Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson Photos Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Monta | 1889 | 1972 | Research Note: Son of Thomas Allen Lamberson and Lucy Elizabeth Barnett. - Lamberson Headstone - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photos Ralph and Betty Lamberson Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Noah | June 12, 1878 | Sept. 30, 1887 | Inscription: "Son of D. H. and S." - Research Note: Son of David H. Lamberson and Sinia McGlothlin. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Pearl Georgia (CARTER) | 1892 | 1972 | SSW: Aud - Research Note: Daughter of John J. Carter and Mary Catherine Jones. Pearl Carter married Audie Lamberson on Nov. 26, 1913 in Neosho, Newton Co., MO. - December 4, 1913, Cassville Republican - Wheaton News: Aud Lamberson, living south of Wheaton, and Miss Pearl Carter of north of town, were united in marriage, Wednesday, Nov. 26th. These young people are well known in this vicinity and have many friends here that wish them the greatest joys of life. - Another Photo | Online Newspapers Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Rachel M. "Ray" (YOUNG) | 1851 IN |
June 24, 1893 | Inscription: "Rachel - Wife of H. P. Lamberson" - Research Note: She married Henry Phelps Lamberson on Dec. 1, 1875 in McDonald Co., MO. - Another Photo | Note Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Ray W. | Sept. 21, 1907 | Aug. 2, 1994 | SSW: Hulda Bernice - Inscription: "Married July 19, 1931" - Research Note: Son of Clarence Winifred Lamberson and Stella Montgomery. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Robert Earl | June 2, 1922 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 1, 2009 Siloam Springs, AR |
Research Note: Robert Lamberson, 86, of Gentry, died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, in Siloam Springs. He was born June 2, 1922, in Wheaton, Mo., to Maurice Vincent and Jewell (McCall) Lamberson. Bob graduated from high school in Bentonville. He lived most of his adult life in Gentry. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, serving as a crew chief on a B25 bomber in the South Pacific. He later bought the Gentry Journal Advance newspaper from his father and acted as editor and publisher from 1961-1973. He was preceded in death by his son, John Lamberson. - Military Stone - Inscription: "S SGT US ARMY AIR FORCES WW II" | NW AR News Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Sinia (McGLOTHLIN) | 1846 | 1888 | SSW: David H. - Research Note: Daughter of Isaac McGlothlin and Sarah Brattin. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Sophrona Judson (DAVIDSON) (BARNETT) | Sept. 23, 1857 Ridgley, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 1, 1940 Girard, Crawford Co., KS |
Research Note: Daughter of Josiah Davidson and Elizabeth Caroline DePriest. She first married George Marion Barnett and second David H. Lamberson. Sophrona J. Davidson married George M. Barnett on Jan. 11, 1885 in Barry Co., MO. Sophrona J. Barnett, age 35, married David H. Lamberson, age 45, on Nov. 12, 1893 in Barry Co., MO. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Stella M. (MONTGOMERY) | Nov. 23, 1885 MO |
Jan. 23, 1971 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Stella (Montgomery) Lamberson wife of Clarence W. "Tan" Lamberson and the grandmother of Ralph Lamberson. Daughter of Lewellyn Perry Montgomery and Susan Perlina Lane. Susan second married Thomas D. Hill and Stella is with them in the 1900 census. She was widowed and a factory worker. Wheaton, Barry Co., MO resident. Pauline McTeer of Wheaton, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Another Photo - Another Photo | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Note Ralph and Betty Lamberson Photos Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Tabitha B. | Feb. 13, 1913 | Nov. 7, 1992 | SSW: Billy Mc. | Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, Thomas Allen | Apr. 12, 1859 McDonald Co., MO |
Mar. 13, 1931 McDonald Co., MO |
Inscription: "Father" - Research Note: His death certificate names Thomas Fite Lamberson, born TN, as his father and Lou Ann Shelton, born TN, as his mother. He was widowed. Charley West Lamberson, Rocky Comfort, MO, gave the information. - His wife was Lucy Bettie Barnett. - Lamberson Headstone | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson |
| LAMBERSON, Victoria C. (DAVIDSON) | 1854 | Jan. 17, 1913 At Home, Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co.,MO |
SSW: Elias B. - Research Note: Daughter of Josiah Davidson and Elizabeth Caroline DePriest. Victoria C. Davidson married Elias B. Lamberson on Sept. 9, 1877 in Barry Co., MO. - Cassville Republican, January 23, 1913 - Mrs. E. B. Lamberson died at her home near Rocky Comfort Friday night, Jan. 17, age 58 years, 6 months and 27 days. The deceased was a daughter of the late Josiah Davidson, a well-known citizen of the western part of the county. She had been a member of the Baptist Church since 15 years of age and had lived a consistent Christian life. She leaves a husband and two daughters and a son, all grown, to mourn her death. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon by Rev. J. T. Brattin in the presence of a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends. - Another Photo | Online Obit MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERSON, William D. | Aug. 5, 1948 | May 20, 1975 | Inscription: "He was Determined" - Another Photo | Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson Photo Bill Utter |
| LAMBERT, Mary C. (McKINLEY) | 1897 | 1980 | Research Note: Daughter of Samuel Edwin McKinley and Nancy M. Mahan. Forrest Paul Lambert married Mary C. McKinley on Aug. 27, 1913 in Barry Co., MO. Ed McKinley, father of Mary, gave consent. They were divorced. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LAND, Alfred R. | Feb. 24,1895 KY |
July 19, 1984 MO |
SSW: Ruth Z. - Inscription: "Married June 27, 1917" - Research Note: Son of John Wesley Land and Mary Eliza Farthing. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LAND, Jack | Oct. 27, 1927 | July 3, 1999 | Research Note: Son of Alfred R. Land and Ruth Z. Shewmake. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LAND, John Wesley | Aug. 4, 1869 IN |
Aug. 2, 1933 Benton Co., AR |
Research Note: Son of John Henry Land and Permelia Lunsford. Married first Mary Eliza Farthing. She died June 1, 1905 in Hancock Co., IL. Second, Mary's younger sister, Mattie Farthing, on July 1, 1905 in Hamilton Co., IN. She died Nov. 24, 1917 In Estill, KY. Married a third time at age 56, to Jane Hussong (must be spelled wrong), age 56, on Feb. 28, 1925 in Benton Co., AR. Both were from Neosho, Newton Co., MO. | Census IN Marriage Records IL Death Records KY Death Records Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LAND, Ruth Z. (SHEWMAKE) | Sept. 23, 1898 | May 6, 1980 | SSW: Alfred R. - Inscription: "Married June 27, 1917" - Research Note: Daughter of Thomas Louis Shewmake and Miranda Leona Tichenor. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LAND, Tolba "Tolby" | Sept. 23, 1893 KY |
July 18, 1925 McDonald Co., MO |
Inscription: "35th Co. Engineers 15th G. Div. - Research Note: He was a RR hand and married. Son of John Wesley Land and Mary Farthing, both born KY. Alfred Land of Fairview, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Married by 1817 according to his WW I draft registration. His wife was Lucy. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LANDEN, Daisy H. (FREEMAN) | 1897 | 1982 | Inscription: "Wife" - Research Note: Wife of Ed Landen. Daughter of Isaac J. Freeman and Mary I. Skaggs. Daisy Freeman may have first married Raymond Cunningham on Mar. 29, 1919 in Newton Co., MO. 1930 census, Ed and Daisy are in Tulsa, OK. 1940 census, Ed and Daisy are in Oklahoma City, OK. - Plot Stone | Census Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| LANDEN, Ed | 1893 IL |
1982 | Inscription: "Son" - Research Note: Son of Robert and Nellie Landen. His wife was Daisy Freeman. - Plot Stone | Census Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| LANDEN, Nellie (MANNY) | 1870 IL |
1946 | Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: Wife of Robert Landen. Nellie Manny/Mann, age 22, married Robert Landen, age 26, on Nov. 5, 1892 in Harvey, Cook Co., IL. Tennie Ridenour was the informant on the death certificate. - Plot Stone | IL Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| LANDEN, Robert | 1864 IL |
1953 | Inscription: "Father" - Research Note: His wife was Nellie. - Plot Stone | Census Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| LANE, Frances (MCMAHAN) | Mar. 12, 1837 TN |
Sept. 25, 1910 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: On her death certificate her father is name as only McMahan, mother has no information. She was widowed. Callaway was the undertaker. Wife of Joseph A. Lane. Researchers say he died in 1902 in Rocky Comfort, MO. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long |
| LANEY, Betty Lou (SMITH) | Sept. 9, 1943 | No Date | SSW: Jerry E. - Inscription: "Married June 2, 1961" | Photo Bill Utter |
| LANEY, Jerry Edward | Apr. 8, 1941 | Nov. 3, 2021 MO |
SSW: Betty L. - Inscription: "Married June 2, 1961" - Research Note: Son of William Spearman Laney and Fern Marie Shields. He attended school six years at Washburn and two years at Seligman, then high school at Washburn. The school being consolidated to be Southwest High School at Washburn. On June 2, 1961 he married Betty Louise Smith. To this union six children were born. He served on the Southwest School Board, the Barry County Ambulance Board, Rocky Comfort Cemetery Board, was a road commissioner at Washburn and later at Pleasant Ridge, but he was most proud of serving God as a Deacon. He was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. | McQueen Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LANEY, Lou Ellen | July 24, 1963 MO |
Aug. 24, 1963 At Home, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Baby Girl" - Research Note: Daughter of Jerry E. Laney and Betty Lou Smith. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LANSDOWN, Alvina M. (ALLMAN) | July 19, 1904 | Feb. 11, 1924 | Research Note: Alvina May Lansdown was born July 19, 1905 and departed this life February 11, 1924. She was married to Clarence Lansdown February 9, 1923 and to this union was born one child, Nora Elaine. Daughter of John Thomas Allman and Nora Elva Utter. She was converted early in life and united with the Christian Church at Rocky Comfort and lived a faithful Christian until death. Besides a husband and daughter, she is survived by a father, three brothers, three sisters and a host of sorrowing relatives to mourn her passing. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. E. C. Tichenor Tuesday afternoon at the Wheaton Baptist Church and the body laid to rest in the Rocky Comfort Cemetery. - She died from complications of pregnancy when she had Nora. Clarence second married Marie Bittle and died in 1980 in Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO. - Another Photo | Obit Census Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| LASTER, Bernice B. (BRESLER) | June 22, 1910 | Jan. 4, 2002 | SSW: Daniel - Research Note: SSDI gives her last residence as Nixa, Christian Co., MO. Daughter of Charles Bresler and Louise Shockey/Shockley? Charles was adopted, biological surname Bowers. | SSDI Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LASTER, Daniel | June 13, 1909 Carroll Co., TN |
Mar. 23, 1994 MO |
SSW: Bernice B. - Research Note: SSDI gives last residence as Marshfield, Webster Co., MO. Son of John Daniel Laster and Mildred Cleo Williams. | SSDI Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LASTER, Danny Old | Feb. 9, 1954 St. Louis, MO |
May 23, 2017 St. Mary's Hosp., Enid, OK |
SSW: Jamie - Inscription: "Married and Sealed May 17, 1986" - Research Note: He was the son of J. D. and Doris (Neise) Laster. On May 17, 1986 he was united in marriage to Jamie Spence, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his parents; one sister, Sherry Laster; sister-in-law, Paula Laster and dear friend, Allan Sturgeon. the son of J.D. and Doris (Neise) Laster. On May 17, 1986 he was united in marriage to Jamie Spence, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his parents; one sister, Sherry Laster; sister-in-law, Paula Laster and dear friend, Allan Sturgeon. Danny received his education at Wheaton, Missouri. For thirty-five years he was employed in the telecommunications industry. He was a hard worker and enjoyed taking care of his children and grandchildren. - Danny O. Laster, age 32, married Jamie L. Spence, age 24, on May 17, 1986 in Tarrant Co., TX. | McQueen Funeral Home TX Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LASTER, James David | Jan. 25, 1907 TN |
Jan. 29, 1979 | Inscription: "PVT US ARMY WW II" - Research Note: Son of John Daniel Laster and Mildred Cleo Williams. His wife was Valda Lois Arnold, died 1988 in St. Louis, MO. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LASTER, Jamie (SPENCE) | July 1, 1961 | Sept. 26, 2010 Grapevine, Tarrant Co., TX |
SSW: Danny - Inscription: "Married and Sealed May 17, 1986" - Research Note: A service of remembrance will take place 7 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Lucas Funeral Home, 137 E. Hill St., Keller. Interment: She will be laid to rest Saturday in Rocky Comfort, Mo. Jamie was a loving wife, mother and sister who loved life to the fullest. Her happy-go-lucky attitude was contagious to all who knew her. - Danny O. Laster, age 32, married Jamie L. Spence, age 24, on May 17, 1986 in Tarrant Co., TX. | Lucas Funeral Home TX Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LASTER, Paula Ann (VEGNA) | Dec. 19, 1958 Denver, CO |
Mar. 5, 2006 Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Timothy A. - Inscription: "Married Sept. 4, 1982" - Research Note: Daughter of Paul Vincent Vegna, buried in Riverside National Cemetery, CA. Her mother was Marian Riggens. Paula A. Vegna, age 23, married Tim A. Laster, age 19, on Sept. 4, 1982 in San Bernardino, CA. - Back of Stone | CA Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LASTER, Sherry | June 19, 1956 MO |
June 1973 TX |
Inscription: "Our Beloved Daughter" - Research Note: SSDI gives her last residence as Frisco, Collin Co., TX. | SSDI Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LASTER, Timothy A. | Oct. 8, 1962 | No Date | SSW: Paula A. - Inscription: "Married Sept. 4, 1982" - Back of Stone | Photo Bill Utter |
| LAUDERDALE, Dennis Fleet | Sept. 22, 1911 | Apr. 15, 1963 | SSW: Grace Lindel - Inscription: "Married July 3, 1932" - Research Note: Son of Oscar Lauderdale and Lelia Jones. - Back of Stone | Census Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| LAUDERDALE, Effie | June 25, 1898 Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 16, 1966 DOA St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of James Lafayette Lauderdale and Ida Lula "Lou" Lamberson. Never married. She was the post office clerk. Usual residence was Rocky Comfort, MO. Mrs. Tom Nicall of Springdale, AR was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LAUDERDALE, Grace Lindel (HILL) | Mar. 30, 1912 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 24, 2004 Tulsa, OK |
SSW: Dennis Fleet - Inscription: "Married July 3, 1932" - Research Note: Daughter of Curtis Carroll Hill and Bessie Kirk, both buried at Rocky Comfort cemetery. Curtis was widowed by the 1920 census and living at home with his 2 children and parents, William C. and Jennie B. Hill. Dennis F. Lauderdale, age 21, married Grace Hill, age 21, on July 3, 1932 in Barry Co., MO. Both were from Rocky Comfort, MO and married in Exeter, Barry Co., MO. - Back of Stone | MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| LAUDERDALE, James Lafayette | Aug. 12, 1875 | 1940 | Research Note: His wife was Lula "Lou" Lamberson. Son of Samuel Lauderdale and Isabelle Antle. | WW I Draft Reg. Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LAUDERDALE, Lelia (JONES) | 1885 | 1968 | Research Note: Wife of Oscar Lauderdale. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LAUDERDALE, Lloyd | Sept. 24, 1896 | Apr. 24, 1908 | Research Note: Son of James L. Lauderdale and Lula Lamberson. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LAUDERDALE, Lou (LAMBERSON) | Dec. 15, 1874 Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 4, 1944 Rocky Comfort,McDonald Co., MO |
Research Note: Her husband was James L. Lauderdale. Daughter of David Lamberson and Sinia McLaughlin, both born MO. Effie Lauderdale of Rocky Comfort, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LAUDERDALE, Margaret Ann | Mar. 13, 1941 MO |
Aug. 21, 1943 Joplin,Jasper Co., MO |
Research Note: She died in the ambulance on the way to the hospital. Daughter of Dennis Lauderdale and Grace Hill, both born MO. Usual residence was Rocky Comfort, MO. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LAUDERDALE, Oscar | Sept. 19, 1882 Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 4, 1956 At Home, Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Samuel Lauderdale and Isabelle Antle. Lelia Lauderdale was his wife and she was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LAWRENCE, Leon P. | Oct. 22, 1915 | Mar. 9, 1967 | SSW: Vaudell - Research Note: Son of Joseph M. and Olivia "Ollie" S. Lawrence. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LAWRENCE, Vaudell Dana (MICHAEL) | June 25, 1917 Powell, McDonald Co., MO |
Aug. 31, 2005 Alexandria, IN |
SSW: Leon P. - Research Note: Daughter of John Arnold Michael and Erma May Boles. Vaudell Michael, age 21 of Powell, McDonald Co., MO, married Leon Lawrence, age 23 of Washburn, Barry Co,, MO, on May 31, 1939 in Carroll Co., AR. - | Census AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LAWSON, Guy A. | Mar. 23, 1912 MO |
Mar. 24, 1979 Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
SSW: Leona - Research Note: Son of John Riley Lawson and Gertie Ethel Cooper. Guy A. Lawson, age 21, married Leona L. Brattin, age 18, on Nov. 30, 1933 in Wheaton, Barry Co., MO. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LAWSON, Leona (BRATTIN) | Apr. 30, 1915 Rocky Comfort,McDonald Co., MO |
Feb. 23, 2012 Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO |
SSW: Guy A. - Research Note: Leona L. Lawson 96, Leawood, Kansas, formerly of Joplin, passed away on Thursday February 23, 2012 at Kansas City Hospice House. She was the daughter of Jess W. Brattin and Jewett (Goostree) Brattin. She graduated from Rocky Comfort High School, and worked for Woolworth from 1947 through 1971, she then worked for Ben Franklin from 1971 to 1983 and retired from Bales Shoe Store in 1986 in Joplin. She was a survivor of May 22, 2011 tornado which destroyed her home in Joplin. In addition to her parents, Leona was preceded in death by her husband Guy Lawson, who died March 24, 1979. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Hershal and Paul Brattin. and three sisters, Ruth Anderson, Marietta Killion, and Kathryn Lampe. | Parker Mortuary Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LAYTON, Emmitt | Dec. 20, 1879 MO |
July 26, 1955 Wheaton Hosp., Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Maudie - Research Note: Son of James Layton and Abi Harrell. His wife was Maudie and she was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LAYTON, Maudie Ellis (TICHENOR) (DUNCAN) | Feb. 3, 1883 MO |
Oct. 28, 1969 Cardwell Memorial Hosp., Stella, Newton Co.,MO |
SSW: Emmitt - Research Note: Resident of Wheaton, Barry Co., MO. Daughter of William Amos Tichenor and Della Amanda Stroud. Lola Hughes of Wheaton, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LEDGERWOOD, Boda Grover | Jan. 19, 1900 | Oct. 11, 1980 | SSW: Pearl L. - Research Note: Son of Samuel Tilden Ledgerwood and Ollie Harrell. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LEDGERWOOD, Pearl L. | Aug. 9, 1890 | Feb. 7, 1983 | SSW: Boda G. | Photo Bill Utter |
| LEE, Esther | Feb. 17, 1918 MO |
June 29, 1920 McDonald Co., MO |
Inscription: "Dau. of T. H. and M. B. - Research Note: Daughter of T. Henry Lee and Mary Belle Hains. Her father was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LEE, George | Oct. 29, 1903 | Sept. 15, 1904 | Inscription: "Son of T. H. and M. B." - Research Note: Son of T. Henry Lee and Mary Belle Hains. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LEE, Maxine (BERZIEL) | June 28, 1917 Fairview, Newton Co., MO |
July 15, 2004 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Vestle - Inscription: "Married June 7, 1938" - Research Note: Daughter of James "Buck" N. and Arvilla (Hance) Berziel. She was a graduate of Wheaton High School. She was coordinator for Hallmark Cards in Leavenworth, Kansas, for 12 years before retiring. She was a member of Prosperity Baptist Church. She was a 50 year member of Order of the Eastern Star, and was a member of Queen Esther Chapter 202 in Aurora, past Matron of Wheaton Chapter 4, and Wheaton Senior Citizens. She married Vestle Lee on June 7, 1938, and he preceded her in death November 11, 1983. She was preceded in death by one sister, Hazel Berziel; and one brother, George Berziel. - Another Photo | McQueen Funeral Home Census Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| LEE, "Tinker" Henry | Jan. 6, 1878 McDonald Co., MO |
Oct. 19, 1960 Cardwell Memorial Hosp., Stella, Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Henry Lee and Mary Jane Matlock. Mrs. Vesta Francisco of Rocky Comfort, MO was the informant on the death certificate. His wife was Mary Belle Hains. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LEE, Vestle | Nov. 8, 1915 | Nov. 11, 1983 | SSW: Maxine - Inscription: "Married June 7, 1938" - Research Note: - Son of T. Henry Lee and Mary Belle Hains. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| LEGRAND, Jesse W. | Abt. 1870 | Oct. 18, 1881 | Inscription: "Son of J. J. and M." "Aged 11 Yrs." - Research Note: Son of Jesse Jackson LeGrand and Marinda Stroud. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LEITCH, David A. | May 6, 1938 Bedford Heights, OH |
July 8, 2005 At Home, Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
SSW: Mary E. - Inscription: "Married Nov. 27, 1964" - Research Note: He was the son of John and Frances (Robertson) Leitch. He was former owner of Wheaton Funeral Home and moved to Rocky Comfort in 1970. He married Mary MacLachlan on November 27, 1964. He was preceded in death by one sister, Frances Stevenson. - Back of Stone | Wheaton Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| LEITCH, Mary Eleanor (MACLACHLAN) | Dec. 3, 1936 Lakewood, OH |
Jan. 24, 2014 Freeman Hosp., Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
SSW: David A. - Inscription: "Married Nov. 27, 1964" - Research Note: She was the daughter of James C. and Agnes (Aaron) MacLachlan. On November 27, 1964, in Bedford Heights, Ohio, she was united in marriage to David Leitch, who preceded her in death on July 8, 2005. Also preceding her in death were her parents. She grew up and received her education in Lakewood, Ohio, graduating from John Adams High School. After moving to Rocky Comfort, Missouri in 1970, she was employed at a couple of jobs including working as secretary at Rocky Comfort School before she began working for Newton County Division of Family Services as a clerk typist, retiring from there around 1999. She also helped out at the Wheaton Funeral Home when she could, mostly in the administrative capacity. She was a member of Prosperity Southern Baptist Church, Neosho Laureate Gamma Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, Fern Chapter of the Eastern Star in Neosho, Newcomers in Neosho, Sugar Babies of R C Red Hatters, Wheaton Senior Citizens, Freeman/Neosho Hospital Volunteer and Cassville Senior Center. - Back of Stone | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| LENTZ, Brenda Lee | Feb. 22, 1963 Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
Apr. 4, 2000 Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
Research Note: She attended the Church of Christ and lived in McDonald County most of her life. Daughter of Jimmy Lentz of Newtonia and Shirley Calvert of Wheaton. | Monett Times Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LETTS, Blanche Annie (RIDENOUR) | Oct. 24, 1919 Benton Co., AR |
Oct. 31, 1953 Stella, Newton Co., MO |
Inscription: "Dau. of W. E. and Belle" - Research Note: Daughter of William Ernest Letts and Margaret "Belle" Elizabeth Mahurin. Probably died due to child birth. Blanche Anna Letts married Floyd Theodore Ridenour on Nov. 10, 1938 in Barry Co., MO. - From Floyd's Obit: His first wife, Blanche Ridenour, died in 1952. His second wife, Anna May Ridenour, preceded him in death. Floyd died in 1988 and is buried in Rocky Comfort cemetery. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LEVITCH, Nora Belva (UTTER) | Sept. 24, 1924 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 25, 2006 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Beloved Sister" - Research Note: Daughter of Henry Irvin Utter and Lula Emmaline Nichols. Her husband was Bernie Levitch. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LEWIS, Isaac Lee | Mar. 14, 1874 Randolph Co., AR |
Apr. 1941 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
Research Note: His wife was Martha Elizabeth Ross. Son of Charles Lewis and Jeanett Lacy born AR. Perry Lewis (son) of Rocky Comfort, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson Photo Bill Utter |
| LEWIS, Martha Elizabeth (ROSS) | Nov. 25, 1878 Jane, McDonald Co., MO |
Mar. 20, 1965 Sunset Valley Rest Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Wife of Isaac Lee Lewis. Daughter of Ab Ross and Margaret Sneed. Perry Lewis of Fairview, Newton Co., MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LEWIS, Perry Virgil | Nov. 10, 1909 Jane, McDonald Co., MO |
Oct. 28, 1975 Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Velma M. - Research Note: Son of Isaac Lee Lewis and Martha Elizabeth Ross. Perry Lewis first married Velma Muriel Lamberson on Oct. 13, 1932 in McDonald Co., MO. At age 65, he second married Velva Lafon (McCool) Schell, age 62, on Feb. 28, 1975 in Barry Co., MO. - Another Photo | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson Photo Bill Utter |
| LEWIS, Velma Murial (LAMBERSON) | Jan. 10, 1908 | Mar. 1974 | SSW: Perry V. - Research Note: Daughter of Earnest William Lamberson and Cora Caroline Kelly. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson Photo Bill Utter |
| LILLY, Elva B. (HARRELL) | Aug. 17, 1890 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
May 4, 1965 Independence Hosp., Independence, Jackson Co., MO |
SSW: J. Burton - Research Note: Daughter of James Levi Harrell and Gertrude C. Decker, both buried at Rocky Comfort cemetery. Harrell Q. Lilly of Independence, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Elva Harrell married J. B. Lilly on Jan. 6, 1923 in Neosho, Newton Co., MO. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LILLY, John Burton | Dec. 15, 1877 MO |
Apr. 4, 1941 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
SSW: Elva B. - Research Note: Name given as John Burton Lilly. He was a mail carrier. Son of Milton H. Lilly born MO. Mother not known. His wife was Elva and she was the informant on the death certificate. His mother was Mary Agnes Wharton. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LILLY, Martha Anna | Nov. 16, 1876 MO |
Oct. 23, 1953 Ridenour Rest Home, Fairview, Newton Co., MO |
Inscription: "Aunt" - Research Note: She was a retired school teacher. Daughter of Milton H. Lilly and Mary A. Wharton. Mrs. Hugh M. Biggs of Marrilton, AR was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LINCOLN, Harriet (TICHENOR) | Dec. 23, 1882 Newton Co., MO |
Sept. 15, 1949 Memorial Hosp., Harrisonville, Cass Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Lewis Tichenor and Ella Bufford. Wife of Lewis A. Lincoln of Harrisonville, MO, and he was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LINTON, Clifford C. | Mar. 5, 1924 | Mar. 22, 1945 | Inscription: "Husband of Ethlyn L. Linton" - Research Note: WW II casualty. Son of Floyd Linton and Edith Francisco. Clifford Linton, age 18, married Ethlyn Duncan on May 2, 1942 in Wheaton, Barry Co., MO. His father, F. L. Linton, gave consent. Ethlyn second married Floyd Kenneth Corn and is buried in Rocky Comfort cemetery. - Another Photo - Military Stone - Inscription: "PVT US ARMY WW II PH KIA" | Census WW II Records MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace Photos Bill Utter |
| LIPSCOMB, Elwood Wilder | Sept. 22, 1858 Big Rapids, MI |
May 22, 1945 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Brother" - Research Note: His wife was Ada Lipscomb, deceased. Son of Christopher Lipscomb born England and Josephine Hugg born MI. Rosa Zabriskie of Wheaton, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LITCHFIELD, Arthur "Dean" | Jan. 29, 1935 Anderson, McDonald Co., MO |
Apr. 14, 2011 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Charles and Stella (Ledford) Litchfield. He united in marriage to Faye Griffin March 20, 2001 in Miami, Oklahoma. Dean retired as Monett's Assistant Superintendent, Street Department. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LIVINGSTON, Charles F. | Aug. 10, 1913 | Aug. 8, 1914 | Research Note: Son of Jinks Kirkpatrick Livingston and Myrtle May Holt. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LOFTIS, James Madison, Jr. | Feb. 8, 1846 Jackson Co., TN |
No Date | SSW: Mary Ann - Research Note: No death date on the home made stone. Son of James Madison Loftis, Sr. and Sarah "Sally" Elvira Dowell. According to TN death burial index, he is buried in the Loftis cemetery in Jackson Co., TN. Died Mar. 21, 1926 in Jackson Co., TN. Born Mar. 8, 1844. He was married, son of Madison Loftis and Elvira Dowell. | Census TN Vital Records Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LOFTIS, Mary Ann "Polly" (STAMPS) | May 24, 1848 Jackson Co., TN |
July 18, 1930 MO |
SSW: J. M. - Research Note: Homemade stone. Daughter of Elijah Carr Stamps and Sarah "Sally" Young. James Madison Loftis married Polly Ann Stamps in 1868 in TN. | TN Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, Arvel | Mar. 15, 1898 | Mar. 23, 1999 | SSW: Lois McClure - Inscription: "Married 82 Years" - Research Note: McDonald County News-Gazette, Mar. 24, 1999 - Arvel Long, 101, Rocky Comfort, Mo., died at 4:12 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, 1999, after a long illness. Arvel was born March 15, 1898 to John and Lina (Baker) Long in Rocky Comfort. He had four brothers and two sisters; of these only one brother, Lavone Long of Wichita, Kan., survives. Arvel was circuit clerk and recorder of McDonald County from January 1945 to December 1954 and was a farmer. He belonged to the Masonic Order, was a Baptist and belonged to Ridgley Baptist Church. He lived most of his life in the Rocky Comfort area. He married Lois McClure on Feb. 1, 1917, in Rocky Comfort. She survives. Of this union was one son, Marcel Long of Rocky Comfort and two daughters, both deceased. Also surviving are two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; seven step-great grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; and two step-great-great-grand children. Arvel lived to a ripe old age of 101, along with his wife, Lois, in their home in Rocky Comfort, until he became ill with pneumonia. Lois is still not too well as a result. - Another Photo | Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Patty McWilliams Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, Ava Dean | No Date | Feb. 6, 1921 | SSW: Cloe Anna - Inscription: "Infants of Arvel and Louise Long" - Research Note: Daughter of Arvel Long and Lois McClure. - Another Photo | Note Phyllis Long Photo Patty McWilliams Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, Celia (NICODEMOS) | Aug. 14, 1829 TN |
Jan. 22, 1916 McDonald Co., MO |
Research Note: Pineville Democrat, February 4, 1916 - Aunt Celia Long, mother of John and I. A. Long of this place, died at the home of her son, Chris Long four miles southwest of here Saturday. Death was mostly the result of old age and diseases incident thereto. Daughter of Jesse Nicodemos and Elizabeth "Betsy" Roady. Wife of Robert Andrew Long. She was a member of the Christian church of this place and a devoted Christian woman. Funeral services were held in the church where Eld. Crider made a very appropriate talk. Interment was made in the Rocky Comfort cemetery - Independent. - Mrs. Celia (Nicodemus) Long, was born in the state of TN being at the time of death, 86 years, 5 months, and 8 days old. She died Jan. 22, 1916 at one o'clock after a long illness and suffering very intensively for the two months preceding her death, but she bore it patiently and passed to the great beyond with a smile on her face. She was married to Robert Long in TN in 1853, and for 29 years they shared each others joy and sorrows. When in the state of TX on Aug. 23, 1882 her companion was taken from her side and she was left to rear her children and fight life's battles alone, but now the victory is won. She was the mother of 9 children, five boys and four girls. Five of them, three daughters and two sons, having preceded her to the Spirit land. Several years under the preaching of Brother Will Dethridge, she obeyed the gospel and united with the Church of Christ at this place and was a faithful soldier until her death. The funeral services were conducted at the church, Jan. 23, 1916 by Brothers Crider and Briggs who did very appropriate for the occasion; after which the body was laid to rest in the Rocky Comfort, MO cemetery. - Another Photo | Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Obit Patty McWilliams Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, Cleo Riley, Pvt. | Sept. 8, 1913 MO |
Jan. 14, 1942 Los Angeles Co., CA |
Inscription: "40th F. A." - Research Note: Enlisted in WW II from San Francisco, CA on Mar. 18, 1941. Son of Henry Harlin Long and Ida Nancy Rosenbaum. - Another Photo - Another Photo | CA Death Index Census Phyllis Long Photo Cheryl Photo Patty McWilliams Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, Clifford Truman | 1915 | 1936 | Research Note: Son of William Francis Long and Winnie Melissa Martin. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photo Patty McWilliams Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, Cloe Anna | Nov. 17, 1924 | Dec. 16, 1924 | SSW: Ava Dean - Inscription: "Infants of Arvel and Louise Long" - Research Note: Infant daughter of Arvel and Lois (McClure) Long; grand daughter of John Grant and Lina (Baker) Long. - Another Photo | Photo Note Patty McWilliams Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, Daniel Boone | Oct. 4, 1856 TN |
Jan. 23, 1923 Center Twp., McDonald Co., MO |
SSW: "Molly" Mary Catherine - Research Note: His death certificate reads that Daniel Long, born TN, was his father and gives Sarah M. Lay, born TN, as his mother. - The stone reads that this person was born 1856. Death certificate has 1857. - Daniel B. (or Bum) Long, a well-known citizen of this vicinity, died at his home near Jane, Mo., Jan. 23, 1923, after an illness of only a few days. Mr. Long was born in Granger county, Tennessee, Oct. 4, 1856. He came to this country in 1882 and was married to Mollie Tichenor, Sept. 22, 1887. To this union were born six children, three boys and three girls, namely: Elbert, Ralph and Willard Long, and Mrs. C. E. Hauser, Mrs. G. D. Baker and Mrs. W.P. White. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Sarah Wolfenbarger of Colorado and one brother, Will Long, of Stella. He was converted to the faith which is in Christ Jesus in the year of 1910. He did not fear death. He said he was anxious and ready to go. Funeral services were held at the Rocky Comfort Baptist church Jan. 24th by Rev. G. T. Kelley of Neosho and the remains were placed in the cemetery there to await the coming of our Lord. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Obit Census Phyllis Long Photo Patty McWilliams Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, Edith Mae (WHITFIELD) | Aug. 24, 1925 Trenton, MO |
Feb. 6, 2012 Garden Village Home, Kansas City, MO |
SSW: Hugh - Research Note: Daughter of Paul and Edith Whitfield. Hubert C. Long, age 26, married Edith Mae Whitfield, age 22, on Oct. 25, 1947 in Jackson Co., MO. | MO Marriage Records Obit Census Phyllis Long Photo Patty McWilliams |
| LONG, Erdie Henry | Oct. 16, 1938 Near Star City, Newton Co., MO |
Feb. 28, 2007 Seneca, Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of Ocie Christian and Ruth Dorothy (McCleary) Long; grandson of Henry Harlan and Ida N. (Rosenbaum) Long (also buried in Rocky); great grandson of Christian and Rachel (Greer) Long. - Neosho Daily News, Feb. 27, 2007 - E. H. "Erdie" Long, 68, Seneca, died at 8:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007, at the Seneca House, Seneca. He was born Oct. 16, 1938, near Stark City to Ocie and Ruth (McCleary) Long. He was a lifelong area resident, and attended the Lone Star Church of Christ. Erdie is survived by five aunts; three uncles; and numerous cousins, other family members and friends. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, at Rocky Comfort Cemetery, with J. R. Burr officiating. - Another Photo - Another Photo | Family Files Neosho Daily News Photo Patty McWilliams Photo Cheryl Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, Ernest Gladstone | Sept. 3, 1888 Union, Obion Co., TN |
Oct. 21, 1935 Baptist Hosp., Green Co., MO |
Research Note: His wife was Mamie (Utter) (Long) McManaway. Ernest G. Long, age 26, married Mamie Utter, age 23, on July 26, 1914 in Wheaton, Barry Co., MO. Son of Jacob Milton Long and Sarah "Sallie" Ryan. P. H. Long of Rocky Comfort, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Another Photo | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Patty McWilliams Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, George M. | Apr. 27, 1905 | Mar. 12, 1910 | No Data | Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, Harlon | Jan. 26, 1911 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
Oct. 26, 1915 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
SSW: Lucille Maxine - Inscription: "Long Babies" - Research Note: Son of Henry Long born MO and I. D. Rosenbaum born KS. Henry was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, Hattie Mae (FLANNERY) | 1906 | No Date | SSW: Jesse Ellis - Research Note: Daughter of Thomas Franklin Flannery and Jesse McCorkle. - Another Photo - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photo Patty McWilliams Photos Bill Utter |
| LONG, Henry Harlon | Mar. 9, 1889 Newton Co., MO |
June 29, 1963 Rural Granby, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Ida - Inscription: "Married June 1909" - Research Note: Son of Christian Long and Rachel Greer. His wife was Ella (second wife, Ella Hines) and she was the informant on the death certificate. - Cassville, Democrat - Son of Christian Long and Rachel Greer. Mr. Long was born March 9, 1889 in Newton County and spent his entire life in this area. He was a farmer and a member of the Wanda Methodist Church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Ella Long of the home; three sons, Ocie, Granby Route 2, Roy, Yakima, Wash., and Bobby Atchison, Kans.; four daughters, Mrs. Margaret Marion, Stark City, Mrs. Rachel Babb, Granby Route 2, Mrs. Rhoda Chapman, Concord, Calif., and Mrs. Hazel Howes, Mount Morris, Mich.; two brothers, James, Cassville, and Willie, Laramie, Wyo.; two sisters, Mrs. Fronia Hall, Banta, Calif., and Mrs. Mamie Ridenour, Rocky Comfort 22 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and seven step children. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Cheryl Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, Hubert "Hugh" C. | Aug. 9, 1921 Spavinaw, Mayes, OK |
Feb. 8, 1974 | SSW: Edith - Research Note: Son of Ralph M. Long and Mildred O. Hinds. - Military Stone - Inscription: "HUBERT C. LONG - OKLAHOMA - SGT ARMY AIR FORCES - WORLD WAR II" | Census Phyllis Long Photos Patty McWilliams |
| LONG, Ida Nancy (ROSENBAUM) | Oct. 3, 1891 TN |
Mar. 24, 1930 Franklin Twp., Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Henry H. - Inscription: "Married June 1909" - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that Henry Rosenbaum, born VA, was her father and Margaret Rosenbaum, born VA, was her mother. The cause of death was given as measles and H. H. Long was given as her husband's name. H. H. Long, Stark City, MO, Star Route, was the informant. - Ida was the wife of Henry H. Long. They were the parents of 10 children: Henry H. Long, Jr.; Ocie Christian Long; Cleo Riley Long; Margaret Long Marion; Roy Long; Rachel Long Babb; Rhoda Elizabeth Long Jones Chapman; Hazel A. Long Howes; Lucille Maxine Long; Bobby David Long. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Note Patty McWilliams Photo Cheryl Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, "Ike" Isaac Albert | Feb. 13, 1873 MO |
Oct. 18, 1955 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
SSW: Leona E. - Research Note: Son of Andrew Long and Celia Nicodemus. His wife was Julia and she was the informant on the death certificate. - Ike Long was the youngest child of Robert and Celia (Nicodemus) Long. He was born in Missouri after they moved their family To Missouri from Tennessee. Ike married Leona P. "Ona" Morgan on Dec. 8, 1893 in McDonald Co., MO. and they had two daughters: Louise Lorene and Gretchen. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Note Patty McWilliams Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, Irvin Wayne | Sept. 12, 1907 | Sept. 18, 1950 | SSW: Oral G. - Another Photo | Photo Patty McWilliams Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, Jacob Milton | Oct. 24, 1861 TN |
Sept. 12, 1938 McDonald Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of John Long and Martha Butcher both born TN. Jim Long of Stella, MO was the informant on the death certificate. His wife was Sallie Catherine Ryan. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Patty McWilliams Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, James C. | 1885 | 1972 | Research Note: Matches stone to Mellah Long, his wife. Son of Jacob Milton Long and Sarah Catherine Ryan. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, Jesse Ellis | Aug. 16, 1904 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
Sept. 28, 1947 Tulare Co., CA |
SSW: Hattie Mae - Research Note: Son of John Grant Long and Lina Baker. - Another Photo - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photo Patty McWilliams Photos Bill Utter |
| LONG, John C. | May 7, 1839 TN |
Jan. 27, 1889 MO |
Research Note: His wife was Sarah Jane Butcher. - Goodspeed's McDonald Co. History - John Long was born in Granger Co., TN, May 7, 1839, and is a son of John Long (deceased). The latter was born in PA in 1791. He removed from his native state to Granger Co., TN, where for many years he operated a large flour and saw mill and carding machine. John Long Jr., was reared at the home of his parents and liberally educated in the common schools of TN. For several years he managed his father's carding machine, but as his taste and inclination turned toward agricultural pursuits, he abandoned the former occupation in 1868, and engaged in the latter, which he has since followed. In Sept. 1860, his marriage with Sarah J. Butcher was solemnized, and to them have been born twelve children. Those living are Jacob M., Nancy E., Lucy A., Joseph S., Patrick H., Mary J., Levi P. and Elbert A. One daughter Rebecca C. married Marshall Campbell and died leaving her husband and one child, James M. Long. Jacob married Sally C. Ryan, and lives in Union Co., TN. They have two children, Mossie and James. Nancy married Samuel Skaggs, of Claiborne Co., TN, and who moved to MO in 1882. They reside in Christian Co., MO, and have three children: Oscar, Della and Sylvester. Lucy married William Maness, of Newton Co., MO. Mr. Long came to McDonald Co., MO in Feb. 1883, settling where he now resides, in Richwood Twp. His farm contains 200 acres, and is well improved. While in TN he served three years as highway commissioner. For twenty years he had been a deacon in the Baptist Church. His wife, who died on Sept. 6, 1887, was a daughter of Jacob Butcher (deceased). She was an earnest Christian worker and a member of the Baptist Church. - Another Photo | Goodspeed's History Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| LONG, John Grant | Sept. 15, 1868 Blount Co., TN |
Sept. 12, 1946 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Lina - Research Note: Son of Robert Long and Celia Nicodemus, both born TN. Mrs. Lina Long of Exeter, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Cassville Republican, Sept. 19, 1946 - John Grant Long, son of Robert and Celia Long, was born, Sept. 15, 1868, and departed this life Sept. 12, 1946, at the age of 77 years, 11 months and 27 days. He was united in marriage to Lina Baker, June 1, 1897. To this union eight children were born. An infant daughter preceded him in death. He is survived by his widow and seven children, Arvel Long, Pineville; Virgil Long and Jess Long of Exeter; Eliza Long, Nampa, Idaho; Gladys Long, Kansas City; and Lavone Long, Stella. Also one brother, Ike Long, Rocky Comfort; thirteen grand-children, two great grand children and a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. Long was converted at an early age and united with the Baptist church at Elm Spring. He was a kind and devoted husband and father, made many friends, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He passed away at his home in Exeter, where he and his wife has resided for four or five years, coming here from Rocky Comfort. - John Grant Long was a son of Robert and Celia (Nicodemus) Long. He made three long trips by covered wagon: one when his mother and father moved their family from Blount County, Tennessee to southwest Missouri. Because of his father's health part of the family move to Titus County, Texas where John's father, Robert, died. His mother Celia then moved back to McDonald County, Missouri. June 1, 1897, John married Miss Lina Baker. Together they had the following children: Arvel Long; Milly I. Long; James V. Long; Jesse E. Long; Nola M. Long; Elza E. Long; Gladys L. Long and Paul L. Long. - Another Photo - Another Stone | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Note Patty McWilliams Photos Bill Utter |
| LONG, John Maynard | Jan. 6, 1900 | Oct. 24, 1901 | Inscription: "Son of P. H. and Dessie" - Research Note: Son of Patrick Henry Long and Dessie Wyatt. Patrick was the son of John C. Long and Sarah Jane Butcher. | Note Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, Leona Ellen (MORGAN) | Dec. 6, 1877 Eureka Springs, AR |
May 28, 1947 Cardwell Hosp., Stella, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Ike - Research Note: Daughter of George W. Morgan born AL and Mary F. Simms. Isaac A. Long was her husband and he was the informant on the death certificate. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Patty McWilliams Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, Levi Preston | Aug. 26, 1875 Grainger Co., TN |
Dec. 20, 1907 McDonald Co., MO |
SSW: Mollie E. - Research Note: Son of John C. Long and Sarah Jane Butcher. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, Lina (BAKER) (CONDIFF) | Jan. 20, 1883 AR |
Nov. 17, 1975 | SSW: John G. - Research Note: Daughter of James Alfred Baker and Sarah Emily Blevins. Lina Long, age 71, second married Lewis V. Condiff, age 74, on Aug. 26, 1954 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. - Another Photo | MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Patty McWilliams Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, Lois (MCCLURE) | Mar. 14, 1901 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
Sep. 25, 2000 Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Arvel - Research Note: Monett Times, Sept. 27, 2000 - Lois Long, age 99, of Rocky Comfort, died at 8:40 p.m. September 25 at Medicalodge in Neosho. Mrs. Long was born March 14, 1901, in Rocky Comfort, the daughter of Sam and Dora (Dickins) McClure. She had lived in Rocky Comfort most of her life and was a member of Prosperity Baptist Church in Rocky Comfort. She married Arvel Long on February 1, 1917, in Rocky Comfort, and he preceded her in death March 23, 1999. She was preceded in death by two daughters. - Another Photo | Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Patty McWilliams Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, Lorene (WOODS) | Mar. 30, 1923 Black Fork, AR |
Dec. 26, 1994 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Marcell - Inscription: "Married Dec. 28, 1940" - Research Note: Joplin Globe, Dec. 27, 1994 - Lorene Long, 71, Rocky Comfort, died at 2:38 a.m. Monday at St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a short illness. Mrs. Long was born March 30, 1923, at Black Fork, Ark. She had lived in the Rocky Comfort area most of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of Prosperity Southern Baptist Church, Rocky Comfort. Daughter of Colonel Grider and Lena Woods. She married Marcell Long on Dec. 28, 1940. He survives. Additional survivors include two daughters in Rocky Comfort; two brothers (last names Woods); two sisters; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Prosperity Southern Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Rocky Comfort Cemetery. | Online Obit Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, Lucille Maxine | Jan. 7, 1926 | Mar. 10, 1927 | SSW: Harlon - Inscription: "Long Babies" - Research Note: Daughter of Henry H. Long born MO and Ida Rosenbaum born TN. Henry was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, M. Irene | Sept. 24, 1900 | Feb. 11, 1901 | Another Photo | Photo Patty McWilliams Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, Marcell Byrl | Jan. 18, 1922 | Sept. 5, 2005 | SSW: Lorene - Inscription: "Married Dec. 28, 1940" - Research Note: McDonald County News-Gazette Sept. 7, 2005 - Byrl Marcell Long, 83, of Rocky Comfort, Mo., died Monday, Sept. 5, 2005, at his home. He was born Jan. 18, 1922, in Rocky Comfort, the son of Arvel and Lois (McClure) Long. In April 1997 he was united in marriage to Betty Vincent. He is also survived by two daughters; one step-son; a step-daughter; five grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; three great grandchildren and eight step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lorene, and two sisters. Byrl was a lifelong resident of Rocky Comfort. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education from Drury College and was a middle school teacher. Byrl loved taking care of his cattle and farming. He was a member of the Prosperity Baptist Church. | Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, Mary Catherine "Mollie" (TICHENOR) | Sept. 15, 1868 | July 1, 1950 | SSW: Daniel B. - Research Note: Daughter of Lorenzo Dow Tichenor and Nancy Wagner Wright. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photo Patty McWilliams Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, Mary E. "Mollie" (WYATT) | Jan. 6, 1874 | Mar. 13, 1941 | SSW: Levi P. - Research Note: Daughter of George Washington Wyatt and Martha Ellen Aldridge. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, Mary Jane | Dec. 15, 1919 Haviland, Kiowa Co., KS |
Mar. 3, 1985 St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO |
SSW: Mary L. - Research Note: Mary L. was her mother. Rev. Mary Jane Long, 65, St. Joseph, formerly of Rocky Comfort, died Sunday, March 3 after a short illness, at a St. Joseph hospital. She was born Dec. 15, 1919, at Haviland, Kan. She was assistant pastor of Hyde Park Four Square Church, St. Joseph. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Mary Long, Washington, D.C.; her father Ezra Long, Parsons, Kan.; and a sister, Mrs. Winifred Lashley, Houston, Texas. | Rupp Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, Mary Lorena (BROWN) | June 22, 1899 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
1987 MD |
SSW: Mary Jane - Research Note: Mary Jane was her daughter. Daughter of James Monroe Brown and Violet Lavada Buxton. Wife of Ezra Milton Long, divorced. Ezra was the son of Levi Preston Long and Mary E. Wyatt. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, Mellah J. (PAYNE) | Nov. 6, 1888 MO |
Feb. 24, 1971 Cardwell Memorial Hosp., Stella, Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: Matches stone to James C. Long, her husband. Daughter of John C. Payne and Margaret Elizabeth (Holmes) (Payne) Veltum. Her husband James was the informant on the death certificate. Residents of rural Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, Mildred O. (HINDS) | July 23, 1902 | May 18, 1992 | SSW: Ralph M. - Inscription: "Wed Dec. 27, 1919" - Research Note: Daughter of Elijah E. Hinds and Laura Jane Duster. Ralph M. Long, age 23, married Mildred Hinds, age 18, on Dec. 27, 1919 in Siloam Springs, Benton Co., AR. | AR Marriage Index Census Phyllis Long Photo Patty McWilliams |
| LONG, Ocie Christian | May 12, 1912 | Feb. 22, 1992 | SSW: Ruth D. - Research Note: Neosho Daily News, Feb. 24, 1992 - Ocie C. Long, 79, Neosho, died at 6:20 p.m. Saturday at Freeman Hospital, Joplin, after a seven month illness. Mr. Long was born May 12, 1912, at Rocky Comfort and was a lifelong Newton County resident. Son of Henry Harlon Long and Ida N. Rosenbaum. He had worked for 26 years as a mechanic for Don's Honda, Neosho, retired in 1974. He later worked as a farmer. He was a member, elder and deacon of Lone Star Church of Christ, south of Granby. He married Ruth McCleary on Aug. 7, 1937, in Neosho. She survives. Additional survivors include a son, E. H. Long, of the home; and four sisters. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Clark Chapel of Memories. Burial will be in Rocky Comfort Cemetery, Rocky Comfort. - Another Photo - Another Photo | Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Cheryl Photo Patty McWilliams Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, Oral G. | Apr. 18, 1906 | Feb. 8, 1996 | SSW: Irvin W. - Another Photo | Photo Patty McWilliams Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, Ralph Morgan | May 14, 1896 | Feb. 20, 1981 | SSW: Mildred - Inscription: "Wed Dec. 27, 1919" - Research Note: Son of Daniel B. Long and Mary Catherine Tichenor. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Patty McWilliams |
| LONG, Ruth Dorothy (McCLEARY) | May 23, 1918 Newton Co., MO |
Jan. 21, 2005 Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Ocie - Research Note: Daughter of John Henry McCleary and Ida Mae Martin. Ruth McCleary married Ocie Long on Aug. 7, 1937 in Neosho, Newton Co., MO. - Ruth Dorothy (McCleary) Long, 86, of Neosho, died 9 a.m., Friday, Jan. 21, 2005, at her home after a two year illness. She married Ocie Christian Long Aug. 7, 1937 in Neosho, Newton Co., MO. They had one son, Erdie Henry Long, born Oct. 16, 1938; died Feb. 25, 2007. Erdie Henry is also buried in Rocky Cemetery. - Another Photo - Another Photo | Online Obit MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Cheryl Photo Patty McWilliams Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, "Sallie" Sarah Catherine (RYAN) | May 30, 1868 TN |
June 12, 1928 McDonald Co., MO |
Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: Her husband was Jacob Milton Long. Daughter of James Ryan and Anna Debusk, both born TN. James Long of Stella, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Patty McWilliams Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, Sarah Jane (BUTCHER) | Feb. 16, 1840 | Sept. 6, 1887 | Inscription: "Wife of John Carlyle Long" "Aged 47 Ys. 6 Ms. 20 Ds." - Research Note: Daughter of Jacob Butcher and Rebecca Williams. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| LONG, Syble (HAWKINS) (BUNCH) (OBERST) | Oct. 13, 1920 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 26, 2012 Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR |
SSW: Virgil - Research Note: She lived and worked most of her life in Barry County, MO. She retired in Taney County, MO and lived the last three years of her life with her son and daughter-in-law in North Little Rock, AR. Syble was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Sara Maye (Snook) Hawkins. Four brothers; Perry Hawkins, Clifford Hawkins, JD Hawkins, and Monroe Hawkins as well as two sisters, Grace Forrest and Ruby Stamps. Also preceding her in death were Husbands James V. Long, Joe A. Bunch, and Robert Oberst. Funeral services will be held at Whelchel's Funeral Home in Forsyth, MO at 11:00 on Monday, January, 30, 2012. - Another Photo | Whelchel's Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Patty McWilliams Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, Virgil James | Jan. 16, 1902 Rocky Comfort, MO |
Oct. 4, 1966 At Home, Rural Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Syble - Research Note: Virgil was a son of John Grant and Lina (Baker) Long; grandson of Robert and Celia (Nicodemus) Long; great grandson of Christian and Sarah (Sliger) Long. He was working on a car and it fell on him, 4 miles South of Wheaton, MO. He was a barber. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Note Patty McWilliams Photo Bill Utter |
| LONG, Winnie | Oct. 6, 1887 | Apr. 7, 1914 | No Data | Photo Bill Utter |
| LOVE, Fannie Cynthia (ROBERTS) | Sept. 10, 1875 MO |
Feb. 1, 1964 Feeney Guest Home, Pioneer, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: William Otis - Research Note: Daughter of Alexander M. Roberts and and his first wife Mary Frances Moore who died Oct 20, 1875. Alexander second married Letsy Harrell on Jan. 1, 1880. Alexander Roberts is my Great Great Grandfather through his daughter Arizonia Belle Roberts Brattin. Usual residence was Wheaton, MO. Mrs. Edith Williams of Rocky Comfort, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Another Photo | Note Ralph and Betty Lamberson Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| LOVE, Mary Ann (ROSEBERRY) | May 25, 1843 | Mar. 4, 1923 | Research Note: Daughter of John Roseberry and Amanda Mitchell. Wife of John Wesley Love. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LOVE, William Otis | Mar. 22, 1874 | Jan. 1, 1943 | SSW: Fannie C. - Research Note: Son of John Wesley Love and Mary Ann Roseberry. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| LOWE, "Ben" Benjamin Thomas | July 12, 1859 Ballard Co., KY |
June 9, 1927 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
SSW: Janie - Research Note: First wife Birdottia (Bone) (Donald/Donnell) Lowe. Second wife Jane Farmer. Son of James W. Lowe and Julia A. F. Rudd. - B. T. Lowe was born in Ballard Co., KY, July 12, 1859. Died in Rocky Comfort, MO, June 9, 1927. Having moved with his parents to McDonald Co. in the year 1870. Was married to Mrs. Birdottia Donnell Feb. 1, 1883. She having two children, Carrie and Robert Donnell (obit has Donald). Robert passed from this life at the age of 21 and Carrie still survives. There was born to this union six children. Mrs. Birdottia Lowe died July 7, 1892. He was then married to Miss Janie Farmer Oct. 16, 1903, and to this union were born three children, Ormand, Ouida, and Sherman. His wife and all of his children survive him but Ernest, Vester, Ormand, Ines, and an infant babe. All reside in McDonald Co. except May, who resides in Oklahoma City, OK. Also five brothers and one sister. He obeyed the gospel Oct. 1920, under the preaching of Bro. Joe Warlick. He lived a devoted Christian, and a loving father, and a member of the Church of Christ until death, leaving all the relatives and many friends to mourn his departure. | Obit Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LOWE, Janie (FARMER) | Feb. 5, 1873 Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 5, 1949 Barry Co. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Ben T. - Research Note: Her husband was B. T. Lowe. Daughter of David Todd Farmer and Hannah Jane McCord. Ouida Lowe of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Janie Farmer was born Feb. 5, 1873 in Barry Co., MO, and departed this life Feb. 5, 1949, in Cassville, MO, at the age of 76 years. She was united in marriage to Benjamin Thomas Lowe, Oct. 16, 1903, who preceded her in death several years ago. To this union were born three children, Ormand, Ouida, and Sherman. She is survived by Ouida of the home and Sherman of Santa Cruz, CA; three step-daughters, Mrs. Carrie Wyatt and Mrs. May Gregory, of Joplin and Mrs. Sena Dopp of Rocky Comfort; one sister, Mrs. Elbert Stewart of Rocky Comfort; one brother, W. D. Farmer of Lindsay, CA; two grandchildren, Rondol Lee and Sandra Kay; six step-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. She obeyed the gospel at an early age and lived a devoted Christian life. | Death Certificate Obit Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LOWE, Ouida Lee | Jan. 27, 1908 Longview, McDonald Co., MO |
Nov. 28, 1982 Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Benjamin Thomas Lowe and Janie Farmer. - Services for Miss Ouida Lee Lowe, 74, Rocky Comfort, who died at 4:40 pm Sunday at Sale Memorial Hospital, Neosho, after a short illness will be at 2:00 pm Wednesday at Rocky Comfort Church of Christ. Mr. Joe Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Rocky Comfort Cemetery. Miss Lowe was born Jan. 27, 1908, and was a lifetime resident here. A former school teacher, she taught 46 years in the McDonald and Newton County school district retiring in 1973. She was a member of the Rocky Comfort Church of Christ. Surviving is a brother, Sherman Lowe, Atwater, California. | Obit Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LOWRY, Clyde Austin | Oct. 23, 1930 | Apr. 20, 1989 | SSW: Velma L. - Inscription: "Married Mar. 29, 1952" - Research Note: Son of Clyde Howard Lowry and Glenna Adelphia Donoho. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LOWRY, Velma L. "Bibs" (TRUSS) | Nov. 6, 1931 Allamoore, TX |
Sept. 20, 2020 Roaring River Care, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Clyde A. - Inscription: "Married Mar. 29, 1952" - Research Note: She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Connie Truss of Texas; her husband, C.A. Lowry; her son, John Lowry and one grandson, Nathaniel Valenzuela. She spent her life as a homemaker and a McDonald County School Employee. She was a vivacious, intelligent and spirited lady her entire life. Per her request no funeral services are being planned. Cremation arrangements are under direction of McQueen Funeral Home in Wheaton. | McQueen Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LUCAS, Eva May (BROWN) | Dec. 13, 1865 | Dec. 28, 1888 | Inscription: "Wife of F. J." - Research Note: Daughter of Alfred A. Brown and Sarah "Sina" Ethel Thomas. Wife of Frank J. Lucas. Frank died in 1945 and is buried at IOOF Cemetery, Newtonia, Newton Co., MO. He second married Martha Paralee Alexander. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LUCE, Doris A. | Sept. 29, 1917 | Sept. 21, 2008 Lee's Summit, MO |
Research Note: She passed away Sunday, September 21, 2008. She would have been 91 on September 29, 2008. Survived by two daughters, three grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and nine great great-grandchildren. Married to Edward Luce. | Barry Co. Advertiser Sept. 24, 2008 Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LUCE, Edward | Mar. 29, 1893 Mermill, OH |
May 27, 1963 Table Rock Lake, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "MISSOURI CSTD US NAVY WW I" - Research Note: He was a merchant. His wife Doris was the informant on the death certificate. WW I veteran. No parents listed. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LUCE, Helen A. | Feb. 15, 1940 | Dec. 12, 2011 Lee's Summit, MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Edward and Doris Luce. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law of Greenwood, MO, and nieces and nephews. Burial will be in the Rocky Comfort Cemetery in Rocky Comfort, MO. Family will have a private graveside service. | Kansas City Star Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LUNA, Antonio | June 13, 1940 Durango, Mexico |
Oct. 27, 2013 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Emiliano Luna and Maria Petra Franco Nunez. On February 24, 1963, in Durango, Mexico, he was united in marriage to Hermila Nunez. Preceding him in death were his parents and infant daughter. Antonio grew up and received his education in Durango, Mexico. He and his family moved to Chicago, Illinois, thirty-eight years ago and moved to Missouri in 2003. He was a machine operator for Hi Temp in Chicago. He was a loving family man. Always gave a helping hand to family in need. Never really retired, he was a dedicated farmer. He was a simple man who didn't need luxuries. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| LUNA, Hermila (NUNEZ) | Jan. 13, 1945 Durango, Mexico |
Sept. 25, 2019 Roaring River Rehab., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Lived in Butterfield, MO. She was the daughter of Nicolas Nunez Aguirre and Juana Nunez Carrasco. On February 24, 1963, in Durango, Mexico, she was united in marriage to Antonio Luna, who preceded her on death on October 27, 2013. Also preceding her in death were her parents. Hermila grew up in Durango, Mexico, where she graduated from high school. Later she moved to the United States with her husband, Antonio, to make her home. She was a member of St. Edward's Catholic Church in Cassville. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| LUNEY, Laura J. (WATKINS) | 1870 VA |
1904 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Henry C. Watkins and Frances "Fannie" Louisa (Taylor) (Watkins) Arnett. Laura Watkins married Thomas W. Luney in McDonald County, Missouri, February 13, 1889. Her mother, Fannie Arnett, gave consent. Second wife of Thomas Wright Luney. He died in 1923 and is buried at Dice Cemetery, Newton Co., MO. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
