Rocky Comfort Cemetery
Barry Co., MO
Surnames Q - R
SSW = Shares Stone With
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAMSEY, James E. | Aug. 6, 1909 | Aug. 29, 1989 | SSW: Sylva B. - Research Note: Son of William Thomas Ramsey and Sarah A. Jacobs. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RAMSEY, Sylva B. (EADS) | Oct. 24, 1909 | Nov. 20, 1989 | SSW: James E. - Research Note: Daughter of Charles Thurman Eads and Grace Pauley. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RAULSTEN, Donald Herman | Apr. 19, 1897 | Apr. 1978 | SSW: Eva Mae - Research Note: Son of Walter S. and Jennie Raulsten. | SSDI Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RAULSTEN, Eva Mae (FREEMAN) | 1900 | 1988 | SSW: Donald H. - Research Note: Daughter of Isaac J. Freeman and Mary I. Skaggs Freeman. Donald Raulsten married Mae Freeman on July 11, 1918 in Newton Co., MO. I. J. Freeman, father of Mae, gave consent. | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RAY, Gladys (NICELY) | Sept. 1, 1912 Barry Co., MO |
July 17, 1985 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Richard - Inscription: "Married Oct. 31, 1940" - Research Note: Daughter of Lon Nicely and Attie Lamberson. She was a lifetime area resident. She was a member of the Country Cousins Extension Club, Stark City. She married Richard Ray on Oct. 31, 1940, at Purdy. Survivors include two brothers, W. K. Nicely and Wilbur Nicely, both of Joplin, and a sister, Vivian Brattin, Wheaton. | Neosho Daily News Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RAY, Richard Elwyn | Mar. 7, 1913 | May 7, 1992 | SSW: Gladys - Inscription: "Married Oct. 31, 1940" - Research Note: Son of Harry Levi Ray and Nannie Belle Thompson. He was a lifetime resident of the Stark City area. He was a farmer. He was a member of the Fairview Baptist Church. He married Gladys Nicely on October 31, 1941, at Purdy. She died July 17, 1985. There are no immediate survivors. | Cassville Democrat Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| REECE, Fred Levi | Nov. 18, 1891 MO |
Mar. 16, 1934 Wheaton, Barry Co. MO |
SSW: Serena A. - Research Note: Son of William Reed born MO and mother's name was Emma Coaell born MO. Emma is incorrect. His mother was Celia Anna Flowers, according to census records. His wife Serena, was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| REECE, Serena A. (HOWARD) | Oct. 4, 1889 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
May 1961 Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA |
SSW: Fred L. - Research Note: Named in her mother's obit, Sarah J. (Shewmake) Howard, as Mrs. F. L. Reece. CA Death Index gives her mother's maiden name as Shewmake. - Daughter of John K. Howard and Sarah Jane Shewmake. Mrs. Reece lived in Wheaton until one year ago, when she moved to Bakersfield to live with her daughters. | Mother's Obit Neosho Daily News Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| REED, Ada L. (ANTLE) | 1882 | 1964 | SSW: Lattie C. - Research Note: Daughter of Dallas Antle and Susan Elizabeth Ferguson. L. C. Reed married Ada Antle on Jan. 8, 1905 in Barry Co., MO. | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| REED, Ira T. | Feb. 22, 1878 | Aug. 12, 1898 | Inscription: "Son of R. M. and M. A. Reed" "Aged 20 yr. 5 mo. 20d" - Research Note: Son of Robert Marion Reed and Martha Ann McBride. - Another Photo - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace Photos Bill Utter |
| REED, Lattie C. | June 22, 1883 Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 2, 1935 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Ada - Research Note: Son of Robert M. Reed born TN and Mattie McBride born TN. Ada, his wife, was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| REED, Lee Wayne | Apr. 11, 1926 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
Feb. 26, 2007 MO |
Research Note: Son of Noble Reed and Louise Dyer. He was a lifelong educator, and was a coach, teacher, and counselor in Purdy, Cassville, Nevada, and Springfield for 36 years, retiring in 1982. He then worked at Metropolitan National Bank in Springfield for 14 years. He received degrees from Southwest Missouri State University and Pittsburg State University. His wife was Barbara Braithwait (second wife). He was preceded in death by one sister, Ruby. | Lohmeyer Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| REED, Louise B. (DYER) (AVERY) | 1906 | 1995 | SSW: Noble L. - Research Note: Noble L. Reed and Louise Dyer were married in Neosho, Newton County, Missouri, Jan. 2, 1925. Louise second married Ralph F. Avery on December 29, 1955. Daughter Justus Wesley Dyer and Grace B. Kirk. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| REED, "Mattie" Martha Ann (McBRIDE) | Feb. 3, 1850 TN |
Apr. 19, 1923 MO |
SSW: Robert Marion - Inscription: "His Wife" - Research Note: Daughter of Hugh H. McBride and Elizabeth Clark. - Wheaton Journal, April 27, 1923 - Mrs. Martha Ann McBride Reed was born Feb. 3, 1850 in Tennessee and died April 19, 1923 at the Reed home southeast of Wheaton. On December 9, 1874 she was married to R. M. Reed. To this union was born eight children, four boys and four girls, three of whom had gone on before. Besides a husband and sister she is survived by five children who are: Mrs. A. P. Montgomery of Okmulgee, Ok.; Robert Lee Reed of Rocky Comfort, Mo.; Lattie C. Reed of Wheaton; J. W. Reed and Mrs. Henry Duncan of Exeter. She was converted early in life, later joining the Baptist church at Rocky Comfort of which she was a member at death. Funeral services were held April 20th and internment made at the Rocky Comfort cemetery. | Online Obit Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| REED, Minnie F. (PATTON) | 1881 | 1934 | SSW: Robert Lee - Research Note: Daughter of Nathan W. Patton and Susan Harrell (Brattin) Patton. Minnie F. Patton, age 17, married Robert L. Reed, age 19, on Dec. 18, 1898 in Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO. R. M. Reed, father of Robert, and Susan Patton, mother of Minnie, gave consent. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| REED, Noble L. | June 4, 1904 MO |
Mar. 5, 1949 Sales Mem. Hosp., Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Louise B. - Research Note: Son of Robert Lee Reed and Minnie Patton. His wife, Louise, was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| REED, Patricia Joy | Dec. 10, 1932 | Dec. 10, 1932 | Inscription: "Infant" | Photo Bill Utter |
| REED, Robert Lee | Sept. 6, 1879 MO |
Dec. 8, 1945 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
SSW: Minnie F. - Research Note: His wife at the time of death was Ozell Reed. Son of Robert M. Reed born VA and Mattie McBride. Noble Reed was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| REED, Robert Marion | Apr. 3, 1847 TN |
Mar. 30, 1928 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Mattie A. - Research Note: Parents not known on the death certificate. Lee Reed of Wheaton, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| REED, Ruby Faye | Aug. 31, 1927 McDonald Co., MO |
Sept. 14, 1927 McDonald Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Noble Reed born MO and Louise Dyer, born KS. Mrs. Minnie Reed of Wheaton, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| REED, Ruby Jewell | July 1, 1902 MO |
Mar. 10, 1919 Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Lee Reed and Minnie Patton, both born MO. Her father was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RICHARDSON, Ralph E. | Nov. 30, 1923 | Feb. 25, 1987 | Inscription: "SGT MAJ US ARMY WW II KOREA" - Research Note: SSN issued in IL. | SSDI Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RICHMOND, Bessie V. (NISKERN) | July 28, 1911 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 20, 2003 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Delbert O. - Inscription: "Married Jan. 20, 1935" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Wilford B. and Anna Belle (Bailey) Niskern. She was a homemaker, worked at the school in Wheaton, and lived in the Rocky Comfort area. She married Delbert Otis Richmond on January 20, 1936, and he preceded her in death March 13, 1976. She was preceded in death by one brother, Minnin Niskern; and one sister, Eyvonne Carter. | McQueen Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RICHMOND, Dale Learan | Apr. 4, 1930 Stella, Newton Co., MO |
July 17, 1965 DOA Sales Mem. Hosp., Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Margret A. - Research Note: Rocky Comfort, MO resident. Son of Kenneth L. Richmond and Dora Evelyn Bolen. Margret Ann Richmond of Rocky Comfort, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RICHMOND, Delbert Otis | Jan. 20, 1910 Owasso, Tulsa Co., OK |
Mar. 13, 1976 MO |
SSW: Bessie V. - Inscription: "Married Jan. 20, 1935" - Research Note: Son of Elijah Mitchel Richmond and Goldie M. Dutcher. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RICHMOND, Dora Eveline (BOLAN) | July 8, 1913 Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
Aug. 6, 1950 Cardwell Hosp., Stella, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Kenneth L. - Inscription: "The Greatest" "Married Dec. 8, 1928" - Research Note: Daughter of Frank Bolan and Minnie Leamon. Kenneth, her husband, was the informant on the death certificate. - Another Stone - Another Stone | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| RICHMOND, Elijah Mitchell | July 3, 1879 MO |
Jan. 20, 1952 Rural Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
SSW: Goldie M. - Research Note: Son of Louis G. Richmond and Martha Anne Foster. Goldie, his wife, was the informant on the death certificate. - Elijah M. Richmond, 72 years old, a farmer, died at his home, south of Rocky Comfort, soon after having suffering a heart attack. He had been a resident of the Rocky Comfort 28 years. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Goldie M. Richmond; six sons, Delbert and Kenneth Richmond of Rocky Comfort, Deward Richmond of Empire, CA, Walter Richmond of Los Angeles, and Milford Richmond of Downey, CA; two daughters, Mrs. Violet Cunningham and Mrs. Georgia Simms of Modesto,, CA; two brothers; three sisters, 19 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. | Death Certificate McQueen Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RICHMOND, Goldie M. (DUTCHER) | May 4, 1892 IN |
July 29, 1971 Cardwell Memorial Hosp., Stella, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Elijah M. - Research Note: Daughter of William N. Dutcher and Isabell Bennett. She was widowed and a resident of rural Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO. Delbert Richmond of rural Rocky Comfort, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RICHMOND, Jimmy Dan | Feb. 23, 1945 | Apr. 15, 1995 | No Data | Photo Bill Utter |
| RICHMOND, Kenneth L. | Mar. 21, 1911 | Jan. 21, 1991 | SSW: Dora E. - Inscription: "Pony" "Married Dec. 8, 1928" - Research Note: Son of Elijah Mitchel Richmond and Goldie M. Dutcher Richmond. First wife was Dora Evelyn Bolan and second wife, Neva M. Dunlap. | Census Neva's Obit Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RICHMOND, Leonard Ray | Jan. 4, 1949 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 6, 1949 Wheaton Hosp., Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Infant son of Kenneth Richmond and Dora Bolen. Her father was the informant on the death certificate. Born premature. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RICHMOND, Margret Ann (HALL) | 1933 | No Date | SSW: Dale L. - Research Note: Dale L. Richmond, age 22, married Margret Ann Hall, age 18, on May 10,1950 in Carroll Co., AR. | MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RICHMOND, Neva M. (DUNLAP) | Sept. 25, 1914 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
June 12, 1990 Sale Hosp., Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: She was a longtime resident. She moved to Granby two years ago. She married Kenneth Richmond on June 26, 1954, at Wheaton. | Neosho Daily News Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RIDENOUR, Dennis Wayne | Nov. 13, 1958 Pinckneyville, Perry Co., IL |
Jan. 11, 2015 Lacoba Homes, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Lawrence Hobart and Myrtle Mae Ridenour. Dennis was 56 years old and called Wheaton, MO his home. Dennis was a devout student of God's word and was always eager for an opportunity to share a verse of encouragement or witness to others. After his graduation from Wheaton High School in 1977, he spent the later part of his life working at Wells Aluminum - Monett, Schreiber Cheese - Mount Vernon , Ramey Supermarket - Cassville, and First Baptist Church - Wheaton, MO. He also worked alongside his brother for several years in Masonry. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| RIDENOUR, Dillion J. | May 17, 2000 | May 17, 2000 | No Data | Photo Bill Utter |
| RIDENOUR, Edward Jacob | May 11, 1880 AR |
June 25, 1964 Ellison Guest Home, Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
Research Note: Edward Jacob Ridenour was the son of George W. and Elmira (Harrison) Ridenour. Minnie Burns age 24, married Jacob Edward Ridenour, age 31, on Oct. 21, 1913 in Monett, Barry Co, MO. They had at least 4 children: Ivan, Horace, Loren and Hazel (from census records). At age 50, Jacob E. Ridenour, second married Martha Jane (Metcalf) Phillips, age 48, on Jan. 21, 1931 in Neosho, Newton Co., MO. Martha Jane Metcalf was a daughter of Elijah James and Mary Francis (Sparks) Metcalf. Death certificate under Jacob Edward Ridenour. L. L. Ridenour of Exeter, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Another Photo | MO Marriage Records Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Note Photo Patty McWilliams Photo Bill Utter |
| RIDENOUR, Elmira (HARRISON) | May 6, 1860 KY |
Feb. 6, 1930 McDonald Co., MO |
Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: Matches the stone for G. W. Ridenour. - Daughter of William C. and Elizabeth Elizabeth Gentry Gabbard. Elizabeth's name on the death certificate was Galberth. Elmira married George Washington Ridenour on March 10, 1878 in VanBuren, Crawford County, Arkansas. They were the parents of 15 children. W. J. Rolenor? of Exeter, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Indexed as Ridenor. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RIDENOUR, Faye (GRIFFIN) (LITCHFIELD) | Sept. 13, 1926 Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO |
June 13, 2014 Lacoba Homes, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Melvin O. - Inscription: "Married Sept. 16, 1941' - Research Note: She was the daughter of the late William and Hazel (Ridpath) Griffin. She was united in marriage on September 16, 1941 to Melvin Ridenour, he preceded her in death on August 15, 1995. She was then united in marriage to Dean Litchfield on March 20, 2001 and he preceded her in death on April 14, 2011. She was a retired factory worker and a member of the Fundamental Methodist Church in Monett, Missouri. - Back of Stone | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| RIDENOUR, Floyd Theodore "Tom" | July 10, 1905 | Aug. 4, 1988 | Research Note: Floyd Theodore Ridenour, 83, Wheaton, died at 9:45 p.m. Thursday at a Cassville nursing home after a long illness. Mr. Ridenour was born July 10, 1905, at Rocky Comfort. He had resided at Cassville, Shell Knob and Fairview, and most of his life in the Rocky Comfort-Wheaton area. He was a farmer. He formerly operated Ridenour Nursing Home at Fairview. He was a member of the Church of Christ at Exeter. His first wife, Blanche Ridenour, died in 1952. His second wife, Anna May Ridenour, preceded him in death. Survivors include a son; and a sister. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at McQueen Funeral Home, Wheaton. Bob Stafford, minister, will officiate. Burial will be in Rocky Comfort Cemetery. - Son of Samuel Fred Ridenour and Mella Vina Franklin. He may have also been married to Cordia Christine (Utter) (Ridenour) Casey, buried under Casey in Rocky Comfort Cemetery. Cordia C. Utter, age 19, married Floyd T. Ridenour, age 26, both from Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO, on Feb. 14, 1931 in Benton Co., AR. | AR Marriage Index McQueen Funeral Home Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RIDENOUR, Frank Harlis | Oct. 7, 1902 | Oct. 1972 | Research Note: Frank was a son of George Washington Ridenour and Elmira M. Harrison. Grandson of Samuel and Elizabeth (McFarland) Ridenour and William Canady and Elizabeth Gentry (Gabbard) Harrison. - Another Photo | Note Photo Patty McWilliams Photo Bill Utter |
| RIDENOUR, Freddie Eugene | Sept. 23, 1948 Stella, Newton Co., MO |
Aug. 29, 2017 At Home, Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of the late Floyd and Blanch (Letts) Ridenour. He was a retired car salesman and a member of the Church of Christ in Springfield, Missouri. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| RIDENOUR, George Washington | Aug. 10, 1856 | July 2, 1945 | Inscription: "Father" - Research Note: Matches the stone for Elmira Ridenour. - G.W. Ridenour is believed to be a son of Samuel and Elizabeth (McFarland) Ridenour. He was the husband of Elmira M. Harrison, daughter of William Canady and Elizabeth (Gabbard) Harrison | Note Patty McWilliams Photo Bill Utter |
| RIDENOUR, Grace Elizabeth | Sept. 20, 1901 | May 21, 1982 | Research Note: Wife of George McKinley Ridenour, died in 1963 in CA. George was the son of George Washington Ridenour and Elmira Harrison. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photo Patty McWilliams Photo Bill Utter |
| RIDENOUR, Hannah Olive (TROXEL) (ANDREWS) | Jan. 9, 1896 Pineville, McDonald Co., MO |
Sept. 14, 1937 McDonald Co., MO |
Research Note: Wife of Fred Ridenour. Daughter of Andrew Troxel born IN and Rosie Russell born IL. Mrs. Rosie Spencer of Wheaton, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Hannah O. Andrews, age 17, married Fred Ridenour, age 31, on Sept. 30, 1913 in Barry Co., MO. A. W. Troxel, father of Hannah O. Andrews, gave consent. - Another Photo | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Patty McWilliams Photo Bill Utter |
| RIDENOUR, John Harvey | 1891 | 1968 | SSW: Lula A. - Research Note: Son of George Washington Ridenour and Elmira M. Harrison. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RIDENOUR, Kenneth Lee | June 11, 1955 Belleville, IL |
Mar. 5, 2020 MO |
Research Note: He went to sleep peacefully, surrounded by those he loved. He was welcomed at the gates of Heaven by his Father and Mother, Lawrence and Myrtle Ridenour; Brother Dennis Ridenour; and two infant grandchildren, Aspen and Dillon. Born the second son of six children on June 11, 1955 in Belleville, IL. Kenny was undoubtedly the feistiest member of the Ridenour family. He didn't back down from a challenge and wasn't scared of a full day's work. Mr. Ridenour served in the United States Army from 1973-1976. During his military service he spent a tour in Germany. A skilled craftsman and business owner, Kenny operated Ridenour's Masonry. He left his mark all over Southwest Missouri and his handiwork can be seen throughout the region. He was especially proud of the white brick doves and praying hands at Ridgley Assembly of God. | McQueen Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| RIDENOUR, Lawrence Hobert | June 6, 1923 Thomas Hollow, McDonald Co., MO |
June 25, 2017 At Home, Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Myrtle M. - Research Note: Born the third son of nine children, to Thomas Hobert Ridenour and Lydia Ann Thomas. He passed peacefully in the house he built with his two hands, the home he fortified with faith and love. A true patriot, Lawrence served his country valiantly during World War II in the United States Army. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge and was awarded the Purple Heart for being wounded by an instrument of war, Bronze Star for heroic and meritorious achievement, and the Army medal for Good Conduct. Lawrence married his Queen, Myrtle Mae Ridenour, on September 21, 1946 in Belleville, IL. The two celebrated nearly 66 years together. Myrtle preceded her best friend to Heaven in 2012 and undoubtedly had their mansion prepared with supper on the table, warm sleepers waiting, and all the "beauty spots" ready to explore. The two are now dancing together again on the streets of gold. Lawrence and Myrtle raised six children; sixteen grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren. Never scared of hard work or too proud to provide for his family, he often worked multiple jobs to ensure everyone was taken care of. He was most known for his exemplary work as a carpenter. | Census McQueen Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RIDENOUR, Levert Louis | Dec. 29, 1900 McDonald Co., MO |
Nov. 26, 1988 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Violet L. - Inscription: "Married July 28, 1927" - Research Note: He was a son of George Washington and Elmira (Harrison) Ridenour. He was a retired Pentecostal preacher serving 35 years of ministerial service and starting several churches in the area. He was a lifetime Southwest Missouri resident. He married Violet Lou Phillips on July 28, 1927, near Ridgley. | Axley's Culver Chapel Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RIDENOUR, Lula A. (ANDREWS) | 1891 | 1968 | SSW: John H. - Research Note: Daughter of John Huston and Louvina Andrews. John H. Ridenour, age 20, married Lula Andrews, age 20, on Nov. 22, 1911 in Barry Co., MO. | MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RIDENOUR, Lydia Ann (THOMAS) | Sept. 20, 1898 Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 1976 Belleville, St. Clair, IL |
SSW: Thomas Hobert - Research Note: Daughter of Calvin C. Thomas and Melissa Eveline Mattingly. Annie Thomas married Hobert Ridenour on Jan. 31, 1918 in McDonald Co., MO. - Another Photo | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| RIDENOUR, Mella Vina (FRANKLIN) | Sept. 6, 1887 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
July 30, 1912 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
Inscription: "Wife of Fred Ridenour" - Research Note: Stone is off its base and on the ground. First wife of Samuel Frederick "Fred" Ridenour. Mellie V. Franklin, age 16, married S. Fred Ridenour, age 21, on Jan. 6, 1903 in Cassville, Barry Co., MO. Daughter of Robert Marion Franklin and Mary Ann Blevins. - Another Photo - Another Photo | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Cheryl Photos Bill Utter |
| RIDENOUR, Melvin Olan | May 29, 1919 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
Aug. 15, 1995 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Faye M. - Inscription: "Married Sept. 16, 1941" - Research Note: He was a lifetime area resident. He was a poultry supervisor before becoming employed by Wal-Mart Discount City. He retired in 1976. Son of John Harvey Ridenour and Lula Andrews. He married Faye Griffin on Sept. 16, 1941, at Wheaton. - Back of Stone | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Sister's Obit Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| RIDENOUR, Minnie Frances (BURNS) | Oct. 1, 1888 Boston, AR |
Dec. 17, 1930 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Andrew J. Burns and Sarah Harrison, both born KY. G. W. Thomas of Rocky Comfort, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Minnie Burns age 24, married Jacob Edward Ridenour, age 31, on Oct. 21, 1913 in Monett, Barry Co, MO. She was his first wife. - Old Stone - Another Photo | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| RIDENOUR, Myrtle Mae (BROWN) | July 16, 1924, Belleville, St. Clair Co., IL |
July 30, 2012 At Home, Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Lawrence H. - Research Note: The youngest of 9 children, of Alonzo and Mary Brown. Myrtle was the daughter of a coal-miner and survived the Great Depression. She met and married her best friend, Lawrence H. Ridenour on Sept. 21, 1946 in Belleville. The two celebrated almost 66 years together. Myrtle was dearly loved by her six children. Lawrence and Myrtle created a legacy of 16 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren; over 53 people called her Grandma. | McQueen Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RIDENOUR, Samuel Fredrick "Fred" | Aug. 31, 1886 Washington Co., AR |
Aug. 7, 1957 Rural Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of George Ridenour and Elmira Harrison. Fred married first Mella V. Franklin, Jan. 6, 1903. Second, Hannah Olive (Troxel) Andrews, Aug. 30, 1913. Third wife was Maymie Elizabeth (Long) (Dickens) Ridenour, married on Mar. 5, 1938 in McDonald Co., MO according to her obit. She is buried under Dickens in Rocky Comfort Cemetery. Maymie Ridenour of Exeter, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Patty McWilliams Photo Bill Utter |
| RIDENOUR, Thomas Hobert | Jan. 24, 1898 MO |
1957 Belleville, St. Clair Co., IL |
SSW: Lydia A. - Research Note: Son of George Washington Ridenour and Elmira Harrison. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| RIDENOUR, Violet Lou (PHILLIPS) | Oct. 28, 1910 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 18, 2002 MO |
SSW: Levert L. - Inscription: "Married July 28, 1927" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Fleming Houston "Bud" and Martha Jane (Metcalf) Phillips. On July 28, 1927, under a big oak tree, by a justice of the peace who was found grading the road, she was united in marriage to Levert L. Ridenour, who preceded her in death on November 26, 1988. She was also preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, Ernest, Frank, Wilson and Leon Phillips and a sister, Minnie Land. She attended the Union Valley School, west of Exeter, and lived all of her life in Barry County. Violet and Levert spent many years in the ministry including the founding of the Ridgley Assembly of God, where Violet crocheted a bedspread to sell in order to pay for the piano and Levert sold a cow to make the down payment. | Obit Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RIDENOUR, William J. | 1879 AR |
1937 MO |
Research Note: William J. Ridenour married Martha Metcalf, daughter of Elisha and Sarah (Williams) Metcalf, Jan. 10, 1904, in Barry Co., MO. Bill Ridenour passed away at his home in Thomas Hollow, near Exeter, MO. After his death Martha and her children moved to Oregon where Martha died in 1959. - Another Photo | Note Photo Patty McWilliams Photo Bill Utter |
| RINEHART, Jack Dean | Dec. 31, 1930 Seneca, Newton Co., MO |
Jan. 20, 2002 Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Wanda F. - Research Note: He was the son of Gerald and Delma (Adams) Rinehart and was a lifelong resident of the area. He worked in bookkeeping and sales at Browning Furniture for 30 years. He and his wife, Jackie, were house parents for Faith Group Care for 10 years. He married Jackie Jeanne Lentz on July 28, 1954, in Miami, Okla. She preceded him in death July 24, 1990. He then married Wanda Faye on Nov. 25, 1994, and she preceded him in death Feb. 5, 1999. The body has been donated to Kansas University Medical Center for Medical Science. | Clark Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RINEHART, Wanda Faye (RUARK) | Feb. 6, 1945 | Feb. 5, 1999 | SSW: Jack Dean - Research Note: Dillon E Ruark and Vurl Ola Fletcher. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| ROBERTS, Betty June (CRUMMETT) | Mar. 31, 1922 KS |
Mar. 2, 2002 MO |
Inscription: "SGT US MARINE CORPS WW II" - Research Note: Wife of Orval V. Roberts. Daughter of Warren Knight Crummett and Fannie Gertrude Schuetz. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| ROBERTS, Mable Ruth (HARRIS) | Aug. 16, 1911 | Dec. 10, 2003 | SSW: Thomas Henderson | Photo Bill Utter |
| ROBERTS, Minnie E. | Sept. 8, 1883 | Jan. 9, 1919 | Research Note: Wife of Charles George Roberts. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| ROBERTS, Orval Vincent "Rooster" | Sept. 30, 1920 Conway, Laclede Co., MO |
Apr. 22, 2007 Dubuque, IA |
Research Note: Son of Loys Vivian and Edna Pearl (Hammond) Roberts. He was a member of Prosperity Southern Baptist Church, VFW Post 5219, American Legion, Circuit Riders (wheelchair club), and the Rocky Comfort Redevelopment Committee. He was a retired consulting engineer for Shive-Hattery Associates. He served in the Merchant Marines in World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty June (Crummett) Roberts, his parents, and one son Gary Roberts. | Cassville Democrat Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| ROBERTS, Paul R. | Feb. 19, 1904 | May 29, 1975 | Inscription: "BM2 US COAST GUARD" | Photo Bill Utter |
| ROBERTS, "T. H." Thomas Henderson | July 13, 1914 Tonganoxie, KS |
Oct. 23, 2006 Fulton, Callaway Co., MO |
SSW: Ruth - Research Note: He was a son of Arthur and Susie (Moon) Roberts. On Aug. 7, 1935, in Oskaloosa, Kan., he was united in marriage to Mabel Ruth Harris, who preceded him in death on Dec. 10, 2003, after 68 years of marriage. He was also preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister. He received his education in Kansas. From 1933 until 1935 he served in the Kansas Army National Guard 137th Infantry. He then worked as a mechanic and eventually owned and operated his own garage in Rocky Comfort. | Cassville Democrat Phyllis Long |
| ROBERTSON, Anna Mae (VANBSKIRK) | Sept. 17, 1885 AR |
Jan. 20, 1941 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
Inscription: "Wife of Thomas A. Robertson" - Research Note: Daughter of Henry A. Vanbskirk born IA and Polly Ann Cogburn born MO. Her husband, Thomas, was the informant on the death certificate. | Death certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| ROBINSON, Ada Elizabeth (EDMONDSON) | Sept. 17, 1906 Stella, Newton Co., MO |
Dec. 17, 1993 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Cecil Mose - Research Note: Daughter of George Martin Edmondson and Nancy Rebecca Bryan. She was a lifetime resident of Newton County, She was a former teacher in Neosho R-5 School District and housewife. She moved to Marionville 4 1/2 years ago. Her husband, C. M. Robinson preceded her in death on March 8, 1976. Ada Edmondson, age 24, married Cecil M. Robinson, age 29, on Aug. 18, 1931 in Neosho, Newton Co., MO. | Neosho Daily News MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| ROBINSON, Cecil Mose | May 30, 1902 Rose Hill, Lee Co., VA |
Mar. 8, 1976 Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Ada E. - Research Note: Son of John Randolph Robinson and Martha Katherine Dillman. He moved to Missouri as a youth and to Neosho in 1942. He served as Newton County superintendent of schools and later as director of elementary education for the Neosho School District, retiring in 1968. He spent 46 years in the educational field. He graduated from Rocky Comfort High School and from Southwest Missouri State University and received his master's degree from the University of Missouri. | Neosho Daily News Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| ROBINSON, Charlie Lee | Apr. 30, 1898 Lee Co., VA |
Mar. 24, 1923 Newton Co., MO |
Inscription: "Son of J. R. and M. K." - Research Note: Son of John Randolph Robinson and Martha Katherine Dillman. - Wheaton Journal, March 30, 1923 - Charlie Lee Robinson was born April 30, 1898 in Lee County, Virginia and died at his home near Fairview, Mo., March 24, 1923, after an illness of two weeks, of pneumonia. He came to Missouri in the fall of the year 1913 where he took an active part in school life. After passing the elementary grades he entered the Rocky Comfort High School and graduated in 1919. While a student he was converted at a revival meeting held at the M. E. Church at Wheaton, Mo. By Rev. Thompson. In the fall of 1917 he united with the M. E. Church at this place and has been engaged with the work of the Master since that time. He took an active part in Sunday school work and all that was for the upbuilding of Gods kingdom. He entered the profession of teaching in 1918, attending the Springfield Normal School at intervals. At the time he became ill he was principal of the Wanda school at Wanda, Mo. He tried to be a force for good in the different communities in which he taught courageously standing for and upholding those things that were for the moral, educational and spiritual benefit of the community. Charlie has two sisters who preceded him to the Great Beyond. He leaves to mourn, his father, mother, one sister, four brothers, and a host of friends and relatives. Funeral services were held on Sunday, March 25th. They were conducted by Rev. Geo. Ellis and Rev. E. C. Tichenor at Rocky Comfort, after which his earthly remains were laid to rest by the Masonic Lodge, in the Rocky Comfort cemetery to await the Resurrection Morning. | Online Obit Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| ROBINSON, Elizabeth (McNEILL) | Apr. 3, 1903 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
Nov. 17, 1990 Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of John B. McNeill and Ida Murphy. She was a retired schoolteacher and a Methodist. She married Bert Robinson in 1940 at Belfry, Mont. He died in 1956. Survivors include three sisters. | Wheaton Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| ROBINSON, Grant | Jan. 31, 1907 | Nov. 17, 1989 | SSW: Nina - Research Note: Son of John Randolph Robinson and Martha Katherine Dillman. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| ROBINSON, John Randolph | Mar. 5, 1874 Rose Hill, VA |
Dec. 14, 1956 Sales Mem. Hosp., Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Martha K. - Research Note: Son of Pat Robinson and Sarilda Markham. Grant Robinson of Fairview, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| ROBINSON, Martha Katherine (DILLMAN) | Aug. 24, 1874 Rose Hill, VA |
Mar. 4, 1953 Cardwell Hosp., Stella, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: John R. - Research Note: Daughter of G. W. Dillman and Lizzie Carmany. J. R. Robinson of Fairview, Newton Co., MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| ROBINSON, N. Jewell (FLORA) | Sept. 30, 1901 | Mar. 5, 1987 | SSW: Walter T. - Research Note: Daughter of Daniel Flora and Martha E. Meavill. - Wheaton Journal, Oct. 29, 1920 - On last Saturday, Oct. 23, 1920, Walter Robinson and Miss Jewell Flora were united in marriage at the home of Rev. Gen Kelley with Mr. and Mrs. Winford Corn as witnesses to the ceremony. The groom is the son of J. Robinson west of town and the bride is a daughter of Dan Flora of Wheaton, both prosperous farmers of this community. They will make their home on the Elrod farm west of town, which has been purchased by Mr. Robinson. | Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| ROBINSON, Nina (COOPER) | Feb. 4, 1907 McDonald Co., MO |
Nov. 8, 1957 Burge Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Grant - Research Note: Daughter of William Cooper and Nannie Crook. Grant Robinson, her husband, was the informant on the death certificate. - Wheaton Journal, May 16, 1929 - Grant Robinson and Miss Nina Cooper surprised their many friends by slipping away to Pineville last Saturday, May 11, where they were united in marriage. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. Cooper of near Powell. She is a graduate of the Stella High School and has been teaching in the rural schools. Grant is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Robinson, who live west of Wheaton. He graduated with the class of 1926-27 from the Stella High School and attended the State Teachers College at Springfield the following year. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson will make their future home on the farm, known as the Fred Killion place. Both Mr. and Mrs. Robinson are highly respected young people and the Journal joins their many friends in wishing them happiness and prosperity. | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| ROBINSON, Roy Alfred | Aug. 8, 1909 Rose Hill, Lee Co., VA |
Jan. 15, 1993 Sales Hosp., Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
Vergie M. - Research Note: Son of John Randolph Robinson and Martha Katherine Dillman. He had worked for Maytag Corp. for 36 years and owned a Maytag appliance store in Wheaton for several years. He married Vergie May Barnett on January 28, 1932, in Fairview. | Wheaton Funeral Home Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| ROBINSON, Sarilda/Surelda S. (MARKHAM) | Aug. 8, 1851 | Nov. 22, 1927 | Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: Wife of William Patton "Pat" Robinson. Named in son John Randolph's death certificate. | Son's Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| ROBINSON, Vergie Mae (BARNETT) | Nov. 15, 1909 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 31, 2006 Magnolia Square Nursing Facility, Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Roy A. - Research Note: She was a daughter of the late Morris Monroe and Edna (Lamberson) Barnett. She married Roy Robinson of Jan. 28, 1932, in Fairview, and he preceded her in death. She was a member of the Wheaton Southern Baptist Church where she was a Sunday school teacher for 65 years. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and two sisters, Agnes Harper and Zelma Planck. | Cassville Democrat Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| ROBINSON, Walter T. | Mar. 18, 1900 | Oct. 19, 1987 | SSW: N. Jewell - Research Note: Son of John Randolph Robinson and Martha K. Dillman. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RODGERS, Anne M. (McCLURE) | 1883 | 1974 | SSW: Edwin E. - Research Note: Daughter of William J. McClure and Lucy Davidson. - 1900 Census, Richwood, McDonald, Missouri - Lucy McClure, head, born Dec. 1849 TN, age 50, widowed, mother of 6 children, all living, parents born TN; Gussie, daughter, born July 1875 MO, age 24; Samuel, son, born Nov. 1877 MO, age 22; Pearl, daughter, born Aug. 1879 MO, age 20; Anna, daughter, born June 1883 MO, age 16; Gina?, daughter, born Nov. 1885 MO, age 14; Zippie, daughter, born Dec. 1887 MO, age 12; Dora, sister, born Nov. 1882 MO, age 17. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RODGERS, Edwin/Edmund Everest | June 20, 1876 MO |
Dec. 28, 1951 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Anne M. - Research Note: Son of James K. Rodgers and Phoebe Morton. His wife, Anne, was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RODGERS, Romulus? S. | Jan. 24, 1834 VA |
Jan. 3, 1912 MO |
SSW: S. Elizabeth - Inscription: "SGT. CO. G. 22 NC INF. CSA" - Research Note: 1900 Census, Richwood, McDonald, Missouri - Romulus? Rogers/Rodgers, head, born Jan. 1834 VA, age 66, married 23 years, parents born VA, farmer; Elizabeth, wife, born Apr. 1860 NC, age 40, married 23 years, mother of 9 children, 6 living, parents born NC; Hattie P., daughter, born Aug. 1880 AR, age 15; Minnie B., daughter, born Nov. 1884 MO, helpless; Laura A., daughter, born Feb. 1886 MO, age 14. - Another Stone | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RODGERS, S. Elizabeth | Apr. 27, 1860 NC |
Jan. 13, 1928 MO |
SSW: Romulus? S. - Inscription: "His Wife" | Photo Bill Utter |
| ROGERS, Betty Jean (RICHARDSON) (FLAXBEARD) | Jan. 6, 1929 Goss, LA |
Feb. 20, 2010 MO |
SSW: E. Jack Jr. - Inscription: "July 18, 1948" - Research Note: She was first married to Rogers and second Flaxbeard. She was buried under the name of Rogers. She was a daughter of Ben and Lillie Richardson. She graduated from Van High School in 1945 at the age of 16. She then attended Park College in Parkville, MO, and Northwest State in Natchosa, LA. She attended and graduated from business school in Tyler, Texas. She married Jack Rogers, in Duncan, OK, on July 18, 1948. After her children were all in school, Betty went to work at Immanuel Baptist Church in 1962 as the secretary and worked there for ten years ending in 1972. She then went to work part-time at Signal Oil Company for two years and then part-time for the Stephens County Treasurer's Office for three years. They lived in Duncan until Jack retired from Halliburton after 35 years and moved to Rocky Comfort, Missouri in April 1977. She was one of the founding members for the McDonald County Rural Water Board and served for 4 years on the board. Betty worked for the U.S. Post Office for 19 years total with the last 9 years as the Postmaster in Wheaton, Missouri. Jack died in Missouri on July 16, 1989 after being married for 41 years. She was a widow for nine years until she met Virgil Flaxbeard and they were married on September 5, 1998. Betty and Virgil enjoyed being together and traveling for several years until she had a stroke in 2002. - Another Photo | Cassville Democrat Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| ROGERS, Delbert C. "Del" | Oct. 2, 1925 | No Date | SSW: Mary Helen - Inscription: "Married Mar. 7 1948" - Another Photo | Photos Bill Utter |
| ROGERS, E. Jack, Jr. | May 15, 1926 | July 16, 1989 | SSW: Betty Jean - Inscription: "July 18, 1948" - Research Note: Son of Homer Rogers and Beulah Chandler. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| ROGERS, John L. | May 23, 1905 | July 26, 1905 | Inscription: "Son of H. E. and F. M. Rogers" - Another Photo | Photo Jay Trace Photo Bill Utter |
| ROGERS, Mary Helen (ELKINS) | Dec. 11, 1927 | Jan. 26, 1999 | SSW: Delbert C. - Inscription: "Married Mar. 7 1948" - Research Note: Daughter of Allen Eldridge Elkins and Montie Mae Brown. Both buried at Rocky Comfort Cemetery. Delbert C. Rogers, age 22, married Mary Helen Elkins, age 20, on Mar. 7, 1948 in Wheaton, Barry Co., MO. Living in Bellevue, WA when her father died in 1986. - Another Photo | Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| ROLLER, John | Feb. 25, 1849 | Sept. 8, 1914 | Research Note: Probably son of Andrew Jackson Roller and Margaret Osborn, both buried at Pad Roller/King Cemetery. - September 17, 1914, Cassville Republican - Rocky Comfort News: Uncle John Roller died Tuesday morning at his home in this place after being in feeble health for several years, having suffered a severe stroke of paralysis several years ago from which he never fully recovered. Mr. Roller was one of the most respected aged citizens. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Chas. Siler after which the Masonic brethren performed their burial rites and the body was laid to rest in the Rocky Comfort Cemetery. - His wife was Martha King. - Another Photo | Online Newspapers Note Phyllis Long Photo Cheryl Photo Bill Utter |
| ROLLER, Leta Faye (BERTALOTTO) | Aug. 28, 1940 | Apr. 16, 2005 | SSW: Bill - Research Note: Daughter of Carl Ellis and Zelma L. (Dickens) Bertalotto. Leta Faye Bertalotto, age 14, married William Franklin Roller, age 16, on July 4, 1955 in Stella, Newton Co., MO. Mrs. Alma Roller, mother of William Franklin Roller and Zelma Bertalotto, mother of Leta Faye Bertalotto, gave consent. Order for issuance of marriage license to Leta Faye Bertalotto, who is under the age of 15 years, and a waiver to issue license by Judge Ray England. | MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| ROLLER, Martha J. (KING) | July 25, 1854 | Oct. 25, 1915 | Inscription: "Beloved Wife of John Roller" - Research Note: Daughter of James Madison King and Mary Ann Arnhart, both buried at Pad Roller/King Cemetery. John Roller married Martha J. King on Feb. 12, 1871 in Barry Co., MO. - Another Photo | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Cheryl Photo Bill Utter |
| ROLLER, William Franklin "Bill" | July 31, 1938 Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
Sept. 21, 2018 At Home, Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Leta Faye - Research Note: Son of Franklin Elbert Roller and Alma Taylor. - On July 4, 1955, he was united in marriage to Leta Faye Bertalotto in Stella; she preceded him in death on April 16, 2005. He owned and operated B and L Tire in Stella for twenty-one years where he met many people and several friendships were made. In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by his daughter, Rita Faye Wolfe on August 5, 2018; and granddaughter, Amber Hill. - Leta Faye Bertalotto, age 14, married William Franklin Roller, age 16, on July 4, 1955 in Stella, Newton Co., MO. Mrs. Alma Roller, mother of William Franklin Roller and Zelma Bertalotto, mother of Leta Faye Bertalotto, gave consent. Order for issuance of marriage license to Leta Faye Bertalotto, who is under the age of 15 years, and a waiver to issue license by Judge Ray England. | MO Marriage Records Father's Obit White Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| ROPER, Frank | No Date | Jan. 10, ???? | Research Note: Very old stone, can't be read. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| ROSENBALM, Adam Presley | Nov. 12, 1854 Lee Co., VA |
Mar. 27, 1904 MO |
Research Note: Son of William H. and Fannie R. Rosenbalm. Husband of Harriett E. Marcum. Married Jan. 7, 1875 in Lee Co., Virginia. Harriet is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha, Brown Co., KS, died in 1936. - Another Photo | VA Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| ROSENBALM, George W. | Feb. 3, 1882 | Oct. 20, 1901 | Inscription: "Son of A. P. and H. E. Rosenbalm" - Research Note: me Son of Adam Presley Rosenbalm and Harriett E. Marcum - Another Photo - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photo Patty McWilliams Photos Bill Utter |
| ROSS, Lucille Irma | Oct. 22, 1918 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
June 6, 1957 Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
Research Note: Parents not known on the death certificate. Her husband was Herbert Ross and he was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RUARK, Gary Edwin | Jan. 2, 1952 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 5, 2006 Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: Listed at findagrave.com. Husband of Cindy (Clement) Ruark. Married Oct. 5, 1999 in Neosho, MO. Son of Dillion and Vurl (Fletcher) Ruark. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RUARK, Vurl Ola (FLETCHER) | Jan. 19, 1915 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 8, 2000 Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
Inscription: "Beloved Mother and Grandmother" - Research Note: Daughter of Edward W. "Dutch" Fletcher and Nellie Ann Patton. She moved to Neosho in 1969, after having lived in Washburn, Cassville and Wheaton, Mo. She was a homemaker and member of the Wheaton First Baptist Church. She married Dillon Ruark on Dec. 14, 1935, and he preceded her in death in 1967. She was preceded in death by three children, Vernon Ruark, Wanda Rhinehart and Eva VanGinson; four sisters, Violet Fletcher, Velma Rose, Velrie Adams and Willadean Morgan and one brother, Dow Fletcher. - - 1920 Census, MISSOURI, BARRY, ASH, Series: T625, Roll: 903, Page: 226 Edward W. Fletcher, head, age 29, born MO, farmer; Nellie, wife, age 28?, born MO; Velma, daughter, age 7, born MO; Velrie, daughter, age 3, born MO; Verl, daughter, age 2, born MO; Fay, daughter, age 1, born MO. | Clark Funeral Home Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RUHL, Clyde Edward | May 10, 1916 Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS |
Aug. 7, 1999 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Wilma I. - Inscription: "Wed Oct. 6, 1944" - Research Note: Son of Edward Henry and Ethel (Bigliene) Ruhl. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RUHL, Edward Henry "Ed" | Oct. 3, 1879 Brookline, MO |
June 25, 1961 Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Ethel - Research Note: Son of Henry Ruhl and Mary Ulrich. Clyde Ruhl of Fairview, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RUHL, Ethel (BIGLIENE) | Feb. 18, 1889 Republic, MO |
Feb. 20, 1953 Sales Mem. Hosp., Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Edward - Research Note: Daughter of Charles A. Bigliene and Laura Anna McGuire. Given as Biglin on daughter Laura Marie's death certificate. Ed, her husband, was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RUHL, Laura "Marie" | Sept. 27, 1910 Neder, KS |
Oct. 9, 1940 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Ed Ruhl born Brookline, MO and Ethel Biglin/Bigliene born Republic, MO. Her father, Ed, of Exeter, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Her leg had been amputated a year before her death at the Mayo Clinic. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RUHL, Myra Lou | Feb. 24, 1948 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 28, 1948 St. Louis Children's Hosp., St. Louis, MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Clyde Edward Ruhl born KS and Wilma Hill born MO. V. M. Walker of St. Louis, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Indexed as Infant Ruhl. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RUHL, Wilma Ilene (HILL) | Sept. 12, 1921 Fairview, Newton Co., MO |
June 30, 2013 Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Clyde E. - Inscription: "Wed Oct. 6, 1944" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Addie L. Hollobaugh and Clovis L. Hill. She attended Oshkosh rural school, graduating from Wheaton High School in 1940. She went on to teach for 2 years at her home country school. She married Clyde E. Ruhl on Oct. 6, 1944. She spent her entire life in the Wheaton area with the exception of 2 years on the West coast where they packed fruit in the San Joaquin Valley plus a brief time in KC where they worked in the aircraft industry at Pratt and Whitney. Those preceding her were her parents, husband, daughter Myra Lou, plus siblings Norman, Don, and Marilyn (McCullah) Buck. - Clyde E. Ruhl, age 28, married Wilma I. Hill, age 23, on Oct. 6, 1944 in Benton Co., AR. | McQueen Funeral Home AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RULLMAN, Bernard | 1942 | No Date | SSW: Jo Ann - Research Note: The following are most likely children of Bernard and Jo Ann. I don't know if they plan to be buried here also but I listed them. - Plot Bench | Note Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RULLMAN, Jo Ann | 1942 | No Date | SSW: Bernard - Plot Bench | Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RULLMAN, Kim | 1975 | No Date | Research Note: On the same side is Todd. - Plot Bench | Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RULLMAN, Todd | 1973 | No Date | Research Note: On the same side is Kim. - Plot Bench | Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RULLMAN, Tucker | 1979 | No Date | No Data - Plot Bench | Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RULLMAN, Tyler | 1970 | No Date | No Data - Plot Bench | Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RUPPERT, Ferman | Aug. 4, 1889 | Aug. 18, 1890 | Research Note: Stone matches the one for Leo Ruppert. Probably the son of William H. Ruppert and Ladoria "Dora" Allman. - Another Photo | Note Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| RUPPERT, Ladoria "Dora" (ALLMAN) | June 5, 1863 IN |
Feb. 23, 1944 Wheaton,Barry Co., MO |
SSW: William Henry - Research Note: She had lived in Wheaton for 5 years and 3 months. Daughter of Joseph Allman born OH and Mary Shoe. Addie Allman of Wheaton, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RUPPERT, Leo | Dec. 31, 1899 | Feb. 24, 1902 | Research Note: Son of William H. Ruppert and Ladoria "Dora" Allman. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| RUPPERT, William Henry | Apr. 6, 1865 KY |
Jan. 10, 1937 Granby, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Ladoria - Research Note: Son of Franklin Ruppert born Germany and Frances Day. Addie Allman of Granby, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RUTLEDGE, Clarence E. | Sept. 17, 1878 | June 22, 1880 | Inscription: "Son of D. H. and M. H." - Research Note: Son of Dooley H. Rutledge and Amanda Stone. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RUSSELL, James B., Rev. | Abt. 1811 | Feb. 13, 1888 | Inscription: "In his 77 years." - Research Note: Researchers say his wife was Sarah McCallie, married on Aug. 14, 1832 in Blount Co., TN. James and Sarah are in Newton Co., MO in the 1870 Census. 1880 Census, his wife is Lucinda. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| RUSSELL, Sarah (McCALLIE) | No Date | No Date | Research Note: Stone can't be read. Wife of Rev. James B. Russell. Researchers say she was born in 1813 TN and died 1871 in Newton Co., MO. Daughter of Andrew J. McCallie and Elizabeth Looney. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
