Rocky Comfort Cemetery
Barry Co., MO
Surnames W - Z
SSW = Shares Stone With
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAGLIARDO, Jasper Luke | Jan. 19, 1929 Dallas, TX |
July 9, 2013 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Joann - Research Note: Son of Luke Wagliardo and Mannie Lirogyo. - Jasper and family have resided in Exeter Mo. since 1964 where he was a cattle rancher. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, JoAnn Wagliardo and his wife of 11 years, Rosemary Wagliardo. Jasper was raised in Dallas Texas and received a degree from Southwestern Assembly of God College in Waxahachie, TX. He remained a student of the Bible and Prophecy all his life. | TX Birth Index Freeman Mortuary Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WAGLIARDO, Joann (ROBERSON) | Apr. 26, 1932 Dallas, TX |
Dec. 11, 1999 At Home, Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Jasper - Research Note: She was the daughter of Joel H. and Alpha (DeMoss) Roberson. She moved to Exeter in 1964 from Dallas, Texas, and was a charter member of Chapel of Restoration in Wheaton. She married Jasper Wagliardo on July 29, 1950, in Dallas, Texas. She was preceded in death by two sisters. | Monett Times Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WALKER, Kenneth | 1891 | 1892 | Research Note: Matches the stone for Rebecca Ann Walker. Maybe the son of John Ozro Walker and Rebecca Ann Kimbrough. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WALKER, Mable C. | July 7, 1897 | Dec. 15, 1974 | SSW: Vernon | Photo Bill Utter |
| WALKER, Rebecca Ann (KIMBROUGH) | 1870 | 1935 | Research Note: Wife of John Ozro Walker. Daughter of William Kimbrough and Sarah Lowery both buried at Rocky Comfort Cemetery. J. O. Walker married R. A. Kimbrough on June 22, 1890 in McDonald Co., MO. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WALKER, Vernon | Nov. 18, 1895 | June 17, 1972 | SSW: Mable C. - Research Note: Son of John Ozro Walker and Rebecca Ann Kimbrough. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WARD, Dallas | Feb. 7, 1913 | Oct. 30, 1993 | Research Note: Son of Walter Nelson Ward and Sarah Elizabeth Pogue. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WARREN, Ethyl (DAVIDSON) | 1911 | No Date | SSW: Lawton - Research Note: No death date on the stone. May have remarried and is buried somewhere else. Daughter of Roscoe Davidson and Esther Cantrell both buried at Rocky Comfort Cemetery. Ethel Davidson, age 22, married Lawton Warren, age 23, on Dec. 12, 1931 in Newton Co., MO. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WARREN, Lawton Alexander | Sept. 8, 1908 MO |
Feb. 11, 1936 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Ethyl - Research Note: Son of Jesse Monroe Warren and Florence Rebecca Higgs, both born MO. Jesse Warren of Stotts City, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WATSON, Clyta M. | Mar. 14, 1920 | Nov. 29, 1992 | SSW: William J. - Inscription: "Married Dec. 7, 1957" | Photo Bill Utter |
| WATSON, William Jonas | May 21, 1932 OK |
Nov. 25, 1994 MO |
SSW: Clyta M. - Inscription: "Married Dec. 7, 1957" - Research Note: Son of Loyd Nelson Watson and Herma Cecille Phillips. - Military Stone - Inscription: "SFM2 US NAVY KOREA" | Census Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| WEBB, Ancil Frank | Apr. 22, 1921 AR |
Mar. 31,, 1992 MO |
SSW: Stella V. - Research Note: Son of James William Webb and Alice Nancy Guess. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| WEBB, Bedford Isaiah "Dink" | July 20, 1852 Bedford Co., TN |
Oct. 29, 1925 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Louvicie E.- Research Note: Bedford is listed as Bedford Issah Webb and as born in Bedford Co., TN. His father is given as Stephen A. Webb, born Bedford Co., TN and his mother as Eliza Prudence Murphy, born Bedford Co., TN. He was a farmer and the cause of death was listed as cancer of the liver. - July 11, 1903, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Rocky Comfort Guide: John Webb, of Oklahoma, a brother of our townsman, B. I. Webb, visited relatives in the vicinity, this week. - May 27, 1905, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Rocky Comfort Telegrams: B. I. Webb visited his mother at Pea Ridge, Arkansas, Miss Pruda Webb, who had been visiting there accompanied him home. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, May 30, 1918 - Rocky Comfort: Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Howard of near Fairview visited the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. I. Webb, here Sunday. Another Photo - Another Photo - Back of Stone | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace Photos Bill Utter |
| WEBB, Bland I. | Jan. 1, 1901 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
Sept. 5, 1935 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Gone But Not Forgotten" - Research Note: His death certificate names Bedford I. Webb, born AR, as his father and Louvicie Patterson, born AR, as his mother. Jessie (Grimmett) Webb was given as his wife's name and he was a farmer. - Bland Webb married Jessie Grimmett on June 8, 1935 in Exeter, Barry Co., MO. - Another Photo - Back of Stone | Death Certificate Donna Cooper MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace Photos Bill Utter |
| WEBB, Clovis Jarman | Feb. 27, 1880 | May 25, 1911 | Research Note: Son of Bedford Isaiah "Dink" Webb and Louvicie E Patterson. His wife was Orizaba "Zaba" Cantrell. She is buried at Dice Cemetery, Fairview, Newton Co., MO. She died in 1957. Clovis Webb married Zabe Cantrell on Feb. 27, in Cassville, Barry Co., MO. - March 2, 1907, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Marriage Licenses: Clovis Webb and Zohe Cantrell of Rocky Comfort. - Rogers Democrat, June 8, 1911 - WEBB, Clovis - Miss Onia Patterson and her brother were called to Rocky Comfort a few days ago about the illness of their nephew, Clovis Webb. We have since learned of his death. He had been sick for a long time. - Another Photo - Another Photo | Online Newspapers Rogers Democrat MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace Photos Bill Utter |
| WEBB, Louvicie E. (PATTERSON) | 1859 | 1935 | SSW: Bedford I. - Research Note: Daughter of Amos J. and Amanda (Caveness) Patterson. Louvicie Patterson, age 16, married B. I. Webb, age 22, on Mar. 16, 1876 in Benton Co., AR. - Another Photo - Another Photo - Another Photo - Back of Stone | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace Photos Bill Utter |
| WEBB, Stella V. (TATE) | Mar. 4, 1922 OK |
Apr. 16, 1997 McDonald Co., MO |
SSW: Ancil F. - Research Note: Maybe daughter of Elmer Tate and Mary Coker. Stella Tate married Ancil Webb on Feb. 21, 1941 in Joplin, Jasper Co., MO. - Another Photo | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| WEBB, Willie B. | May 26, 1886 | Sept. 29, 1889 | Inscription: "Son of B. I. and Vicie E. Webb" - Research Note: Son of Bedford Isaiah Webb and Louvicie Patterson. - Another Photo - Another Photo | Note Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace Photos Bill Utter |
| WEBBER, Clarence Ray | Jan. 20, 1923 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 7, 2005 Miami Nursing Home, Miami, Ottawa Co., OK |
SSW: Ruth L. - Inscription: "Married Jan. 5, 1946" - Research Note: Son of Jesse Earl Webber and Lavada Jane Henson. He attended Lone Hill School near Verona. He was a self-employed finish carpenter, retiring in 1994. He moved to Grove, Oklahoma in 1976. He married Ruth L. Smith on June 5, 1946, in Columbus, Kansas, and she preceded him in death in 1990. He was preceded in death by one brother, Arthur Webber, and two infant brothers. - Back of Stone | Monett Times Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WEBBER, Ruth L. (SMITH) | Sept. 20, 1921 | Aug. 7, 1990 Delaware Co., OK |
SSW: Clarence R. - Inscription: "Married Jan. 5, 1946" - Research Note: Daughter of James E. Smith and Lottie R. Shockley. - Back of Stone | Back of Stone Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WEEKS, Olin Thiele | Sept. 9, 1908 | June 1974 | Research Note: Son of Oscar C. Weeks and Emma Gardner. Thiele Weeks, age 42, of Purdy, MO, married Mona Jones, age 27, of Purdy, MO, on Mar. 24, 1952 in Benton Co., AR. Olin Thiele Weeks, age 49, married Wilma Solley, age 53, on July 17, 1958 in Granby, Newton Co., MO. | Census MO Marriage Records AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WELLS, Bessie May (STAMPS) | 1896 | 1984 | SSW: Luther - Research Note: Daughter of Joseph Crawford Stamps and Nancy Caroline Howerton. - Cassville Republican, Nov. 9, 1939 - Ridgley: Ester Slagle and Mrs. Arthur Crider visited Mrs. Luther Wells Tuesday. | Census Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WELLS, Bobbie Joe | Dec. 17, 1927 Ridgley, Barry Co., MO |
July 4, 2007 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Ruby J. - Inscription: "Wed Aug. 18, 1950" - Research Note: He was a son of James Britton and Jessie Ellen (Buttrick) Wells. On Aug. 18, 1950, in Arkansas, he was united in marriage to Ruby Jewell Boyd, who preceded him in death on Jan. 14, 2007. He was also preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Vickie Ann Mills; his twin brother, Billie James and a sister, Marjorie Wogoman. He received his education at Corsicana School and helped on the family farm. On Oct. 12, 1950, he joined the United States Army and was honorably discharged from the Army Reserves on Sept. 21, 1952. | Cassville Democrat Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WELLS, Della (THOMASON) (REYNOLDS) | 1899 | 1942 | Research Note: Daughter of James Henry Thomason and Rachel Coffelt. She first married James W. Reynolds. She second married Roy W. Wells. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WELLS, Elma Tennessee (FOSTER) | June 1, 1907 | May 25, 1994 | SSW: Lee Roy - Research Note: Daughter of Amos Marion Foster and Ollie C. Swearingen, both buried at Rocky Comfort Cemetery. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WELLS, Euvon "Red" | Oct. 10, 1919 | July 21, 2004 | Research Note: Son of Luther Wells and Bessie May Stamps. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WELLS, Glen H. | Nov. 23, 1952 | No Date | SSW: Marjorie "Margie" - Inscription: "Married Nov. 12, 1994" - Back of Stone - Back of Stone | Photos Bill Utter |
| WELLS, James Britton | Nov. 20, 1900 Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 12, 1981 MO |
SSW: Jessie E. - Research Note: Son of James Franklin Wells and Mary Vermillion Redwine. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WELLS, James Franklin | Nov. 26, 1860 VA |
Apr. 3, 1940 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Mary V. - Research Note: Son of Elbert Wells born VA. Mother not named on the death certificate. His wife, Mary, was the informant. - Son of Elbert Solomon Wells and Elizabeth Mills. - Cassville Republican, Nov. 9, 1939 - Ridgley: Mr. and Mrs. Britt Wells of Wheaton spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Wells. | Death certificate Online Newspapers Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WELLS, Jess E. | Oct. 17, 1956 | No Date | SSW: Karen M. - Inscription: "Married June 26, 1975" | Photo Bill Utter |
| WELLS, Jessie Ellen (BUTTRICK) | Sept. 27, 1900 | Sept. 1, 1973 | SSW: James Britton - Research Note: Daughter of George Willis Buttrick and Lou Anna Bowling. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WELLS, Karen M. | Jan. 18, 1955 | No Date | SSW: Jess E. - Inscription: "Married June 26, 1975" | Photo Bill Utter |
| WELLS, Kathryn L. | Jan. 11, 1955 Rocky Ford, Otero Co., CO |
Oct. 16, 2010 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Inscription: "Beloved Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Friend" - Research Note: Killed by a drunk driver. Daughter of Lonnie and Hazel Wells. | Obit Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WELLS, LaVernah Marine | Jan. 31, 1918 MO |
Nov. 23, 1965 Burge Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Exeter, Barry Co., MO resident. Daughter of Luther Wells and Bessie May Stamps. Bessie May Wells of Exeter, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WELLS, Lee Roy | Jan. 27, 1899 | Sept. 17, 1991 | SSW: Elma T. - Research Note: Son of James Franklin Wells and Mary V. Redwine. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WELLS, Lorena Fern (HAND) | June 27, 1933 Douthat, OK |
Jan. 4, 2021 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Thorestine - Research Note: Daughter of Charley Arnold Hand and Charlotte Marie Hampton. On May 6, 1950, she was united in marriage to Garland Thorestine (Teeny) Wells in Ridgley where they spent their honeymoon days in the strawberry patch. They were married for 52 years 7 months and 23 days until Teeny's passing on January 29, 2002. Lorena spent many years volunteering her time at the Monett Senior Center by helping out any way she could and by putting a smile on the residents faces. In addition to her parents and husband, Lorena was preceded in death by one son, Terry Dale Wells; and one brother, Kenneth Hand. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long Family Records Carla Peterson Photo Bill Utter |
| WELLS, Luther | Dec. 30, 1891 MO |
Sept. 4, 1951 Cardwell Hosp., Stella, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Bessie - Research Note: Son of James Franklin Wells and Mary V. Redwine. Bessie was his wife and she was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WELLS, Marjorie "Margie" (PETERSON) | June 29, 1949 Salinas, Monterey Co., CA |
Mar. 31, 2013 Springdale, Washington Co., MO |
SSW: Glen H. - Inscription: "Married Nov. 12, 1994" - Research Note: Daughter of Gene and Marjorie (Ostby) Peterson. She was the loving wife of 18 years to Glen Wells of Bentonville. She was preceded in death by her parents; and daughter, Crystal Hartley. - Back of Stone - Back of Stone | Rollins Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| WELLS, Mary Vermillion (REDWINE) (ARNETT) | Sept. 14, 1869 Lee Co., VA |
Nov. 30, 1965 At Home, Rural Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: James Franklin - Research Note: Daughter of Jerome B. Redwine and Margaret F. Orr. She had remarried to Charles Arnett who was deceased when she died. Mrs. Elmer Savage of rural Exeter, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WELLS, Raiden James | Feb. 1, 2014 MO |
July 23, 2016 MO |
Research Note: Son of Steven and Brittanie Wells. Preceding him in death were his great paternal grandparents, Bob and Ruby Wells; great maternal grandfather, Allen Meier and great uncle, Jeff Meier. Raiden lived with his mom and dad and three sisters in Fairview, Missouri and then in November of this year they moved to Rocky Comfort. Raiden has overcome so many obstacles since he was placed here on earth and fought so hard. Raiden was loved by so many, but no one loved him like his mother, father and sisters do. | McQueen Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| WELLS, Ruby Jewell (BOYD) | Jan. 4, 1935 Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 14, 2007 Fairview, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Bobbie J. - Inscription: "Wed Aug. 18, 1950" - Research Note: She was a daughter of Archie and Julie Rebecca (McMillen) Boyd. On Aug. 18, 1950, she was united in marriage to Bobbie Wells. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Estes Archie Boyd and Elzie Arthur Boyd; and one daughter Vickie Ann Mills. | Cassville Democrat Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WELLS, Terry Dale | Sept. 1, 1952 Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
June 11, 1970 At Home Rural Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Terry was son to Garland Thorestine (GT) Wells and Lorena F. Hand. He was his daddy's shadow growing up and just like his dad he loved farming. He got along with everyone and everyone liked him. At the young age of 17 he died from a farming accident when a tractor flipped over on him. Terry was my uncle and even though I never met him, I always asked questions as a kid. - He had severe chest injuries from a tractor turning over on him. His father was the informant on the death certificate. | Niece Carla Peterson Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WELLS, Thorestine | Oct. 17, 1927 Ridgely, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 29, 2003 Ridgely, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Lorena F. - Research Note: Son of Lee Roy Wells and Elma Tennessee Foster. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WELLS, Troy Michael | Nov. 26, 1980 | Dec. 30, 1980 | Inscription: "Son of Jess and Karen" | Photo Bill Utter |
| WEST, James Wallace | July 18, 1880 Newton Co., MO |
Feb. 18, 1938 Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Lucy - Research Note: He was an invalid and a farmer. Son of James M. West born IL and Elizabeth Archer. Lucy Ann was his wife and she was the informant on the death certificate. Cause of death was suicide. Gunshot wound thru the heart. Had been in ill health for two years and had threatened suicide on several occasions. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WEST, Lucy Ann (CRIDER) (CHAPMAN) | May 5, 1882 Fairview, MO |
Jan. 12, 1968 Freeman Hosp., Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
SSW: James Wallace - Research Note: Daughter of Jacob Crider and Margaret Ann Kesner. Usual residence was Joplin, MO. Lucy remarried to James Chapman and he was the informant on the death certificate. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WESTCOTT, Margaret R.(CHAMBERLAIN) | Sept. 12, 1852 AR |
Nov. 15, 1930 McDonald Co., MO |
Research Note: Death certificate indexed as Wescott. Stone has Westcott. She was widowed and the flu was the cause of death. Daughter of John Chamberlain born IN and Elizabeth Jane Haulpe born AR. Son William Franklin Wescott is buried at Jones Chapel and his death certificate gives his mother as Margaret Chamberlain and his father Arthur W. Wescott. Daughter Lillie Jane (Wescott) Jones buried at Rocky Comfort Cemetery has "Daughter of Arthur Warren Wescott and Margaret Rebecca Chamberlain" on her death certificate. | Death Certificates Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WESTFALL, Dora Retha (JONES) | Jan. 14, 1904 | Dec. 12, 1977 | Research Note: Daughter of James Benjamin Oliver Jones and Pearl Parker. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WESTFALL, Loren Charles | Feb. 14, 1887 McDonald Co., MO |
Mar. 2, 1963 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of George W. Westfall and Anne Wallace. Retha was his wife and she was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WHITE, Kaleb Reid | May 3, 1989 | May 3, 1989 | Inscription - "Infant Son of John and Phyllis White" "Seven Hours Old" | Photo Bill Utter |
| WHITIES, ____ | May 16, 1874 | Dec. 2, 1887 | Inscription: "Son of C. W. and S. E. Whities" - Research Note: Stone is on the ground and broken off the base. - Another Photo | Photo Jay Trace Photo Bill Utter |
| WHITIES, Boswell | Jan. 31, 1880 | Oct. 31, 1881 | Inscription: "Son of C. W. and S. E. Whities" - Another Photo | Photo Jay Trace Photo Bill Utter |
| WILLHITE, Chad Erick | July 22, 1981 | July 22, 1981 | Inscription: "Son of Gary and Glenda" | Photo Bill Utter |
| WILLHITE, Gary James | Oct. 17, 1957 | Jan. 26, 1997 | Research Note: His wife was Glenda. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WILLIAMS, Edith M. (LOVE) | 1898 | 1983 | SSW: Sherman F. - Research Note: Daughter of William Otis Love and Cynthia F. Roberts. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WILLIAMS, James Dean | Aug. 31, 1948 Kansas City, MO |
Jan. 16, 2023 Belton Regional Hosp., Belton, MO |
Research Note: Resident of Belton, Missouri, formerly of the Mano, MO region. He was the son of John Mason and Clydia (Berry) Williams. He was one of fourteen children. Jim graduated high school in 1967. After high school, Jim would go on to serve our nation proudly in the United States Navy, during the Vietnam War, from 1967-1971. A truck driver by trade, but a Christian above all. On August 1, 1998, in Eagle Rock, Missouri, Jim was united in holy matrimony to Korbie Rowe Hamilton, and together they would preach the gospel of Jesus Christ for more than 25 years. Jim obtained a degree and ministry credentials through the esteemed Rhema Bible College and graduated May of 2008. As day center managers for Heart and Hand Ministries in Belton, Missouri, Jim and Korbie served homeless and low-income families across the region. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, John and Clydia (Berry) Williams. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| WILLIAMS, Jewel | Dec. 11, 1906 | Sept. 27, 2002 | SSW: Roy H. | Photo Bill Utter |
| WILLIAMS, Mary E. | Abt. 1861 | 1882 | Inscription: Wife of C. S. Williams" "Aged 21 Yrs., 5 Ms. 26 D" - Another Photo - Another Photo - Another Photo - Another Photo | Photo Jay Trace Photos Bill Utter |
| WILLIAMS, Roy H. | Dec. 9, 1902 | Jan. 30, 1997 | SSW: Jewel | Photo Bill Utter |
| WILLIAMS, Sherman F. | 1897 | 1973 | SSW: Edith M. - Research Note: Son of William Clay Williams and Julia O. Campbell. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WILLIAMS, Stanford E. | Sept. 15, 1914 | June 26, 2002 | SSW: Wilma Deane - Inscription: "Married Jan. 6, 1940" - Research Note: Son of Benjamin H. Williams and Carrie Fern Rawlings. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WILLIAMS, Wilma Deane (SMITH) | Oct. 10, 1918 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 21, 2010 Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Stanford E. - Inscription: "Married Jan. 6, 1940" - Research Note: Daughter of Eva (Gemmecke) Smith and Thomas Hart Benton Smith. She moved to Neosho, MO where she graduated from High School and lived for many years. She received her BS in Education from Pittsburg, KS. Wilma was an outstanding teacher for 42 years. She began her tenure in the rural schools, including Jay Bird. She influenced many lives during her teaching in the rural schools and within the Neosho Public School System, retiring in 1983. Wilma married Stanford Elgin Williams on January 6, 1940 in Neosho, MO and he preceded her in death on June 26, 2002. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by a sister, Frieda Hendon. | Clark Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WILTON, Norman Ellworth | Aug. 25, 1924 KS |
Jan. 28, 1967 MO |
Inscription: "KANSAS PFC US ARMY WW II" - Research Note: Son of Frank E. Wilton and Lydia M. Groff. He may have married Roberta Lee (Hayslip) Patterson. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WISELEY, Violet (LAMBERT) | 1914 | 1934 | Research Note: Daughter of Forrest Paul Lambert and Mary C. McKinley, divorced. Violet is buried next to her mother, Mary. Violet Lambert, age 19, married Edward Wiseley, age 21, on Sept. 9, 1933 in Neosho, Newton Co., MO. | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WOLFE, Esther Frances (KAPPLER) | Oct. 2, 1904 NE |
July 25, 1991 MO |
SSW: Floyd G. - Inscription: "Married Oct. 2, 1925" - Research Note: Daughter of Paul Julius Kappler and Lizzie Virginia Kline. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WOLFE, Floyd Gerald | Dec. 22, 1903 CA |
Nov. 15, 1989 MO |
SSW: Esther F. - Inscription: "Married Oct. 2, 1925" - Research Note: Son of Charles Wolfe and Ruth Catherine (Connor) (Brockway) Shuler. Family notes say that Charles was killed in a bar room fight. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WOLFENBARGER, Amanda/Almedia Ann (CRAWFORD) | Mar. 20, 1865 Dallas Co., MO |
Nov. 22, 1920 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: James Peter - Research Note: She was a daughter of Josiah Adam and Sarah Louisa (Reynolds) Crawford. - Wheaton Journal, November 26, 1920 - Almedia Anne Wolfenbarger, wife of J.P. Wolfenbarger, of this city died Monday morning, Nov. 22, 1920 after an illness of six weeks from inflammatory rheumatism. Almedia Anne Crawford was born March 20, 1865 in Dallas county, Mo. When a young girl, she with her parents moved to McDonald county and was married to J. P. Wolfenbarger March 2, 1879. To this union was born twelve children all of whom are living. They are: James C. of Lebanon, Oregon, Charles W. of LaJunta, Colo., Millard M. of Sedan, N. M., Bryan of Wheaton, Dewey F. of Greybull, Wyo., Willie Josephine Hodge of Kansas City, Mo., Kate Bowers of near Bethpage, Inez Houser of Southwest City, Elsa Hughes of near Stella and Twilla and Opal of Wheaton. Mr. and Mrs. Wolfenbarger moved to Wheaton in Jan. 1917. Previous to that time they had lived in McDonald and Newton counties and were well and favorably known over this section. Funeral services were conducted at the M. E. Church Tuesday at one o'clock by Rev. J. B. Redd of Rocky Comfort and internment made in the Rocky Comfort cemetery. Not only has the family suffered the loss of one they held dear, but the community as a whole will miss one of it?s best women. The Journal joins a large number of friends in extending sincere sympathy to the bereaved ones. - Another Photo - Another Photo | Note Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson Online Obit Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| WOLFENBARGER, James Peter | Feb. 10, 1852 Granger, TN |
Oct. 23, 1940 Stella, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: A. A. - Research Note: James Peter Wolfenbarger's death certificate reads that Amanda was dead when he died. He was a farmer and was a son of William W. Wolfenbarger and Katie Brock, both born in TN. Byron Wolfenbarger, Wheaton, MO, was the informant. - Wheaton, Mo., Oct 25,1940 - Wolfenbarger Funeral At Stella Tomorrow - Funeral Services for J. P. Wolfenbarger, Wheaton's oldest citizen who died at his home here Wednesday, will be conducted at the community hall by the Rev. G. P. Kelly of Neosho at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Mr. Wolfenbarger was 88 years old and had lived in this vicinity all his life. Burial will be at Rocky Comfort. Mr. Wolfenbarger is survived by a son, Bryan Wolfenbarger; two daughters, Mrs. Noah Bowers of Wheaton and Mrs. Homer Hughes of Joplin, and other relatives living in the west. His wife died 20 years ago. The Pogue Funeral home will be in charge of the service. - Another Photo - Another Photo | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Obit Phyllis Long Photo Ralph and Betty Lamberson Photos Bill Utter |
| WOLFENBARGER, Paul Eugene | Jan. 21, 1916 MO |
Aug. 14, 1957 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Usual residence was Wheaton, MO. Son of Bryan Wolfenbarger and Pearl Shewmake. He was divorced and a store manager. Bryan Wolfenbarger of Wheaton, MO was the informant on the death certificate.- Husband of Rayma Blanch Pearl Wolfenbarger. Divorced. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WOOD, Martha J. (PLUMLEE) | Mar. 1846 TN |
May 24, 1913 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate reads that she was a widow and names her father as Ransom Plumlee and her mother as Mary O'Donald, both born in TN. John Kirk of Rocky Comfort, MO, gave the information. She was the mother of Eveline "Eva" Wood who married Samuel Sanders Haddock and was his first wife. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| WOOD, Robert Henry Harrison | Apr. 14, 1840 OH |
Sep. 25, 1912 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate reads that his father was Henry Wood, born in VA and that his mother was Mary Dodd, born in VA. Martha J. Wood of Rocky Comfort, MO, gave the information. He is listed as Harry and Harrison sometimes. He was the father of Eva Wood, first wife of Samuel Sanders Haddock. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| WOODWARD, Edna Nadean | Oct. 18, 1919 McDonald Co., MO |
Apr. 20, 1924 Stella Hosp., Stella, Newton Co., MO |
Inscription: "Dau. of J. A. and Vesta" - Research Note: Wheaton Journal, May 9, 1920 - Little Edna Nadine Woodward, daughter of James and Vesta Woodward was born near Rocky Comfort, Mo., October 18, 1919. Died April 20, 1924, age 4 years, 6 months and 2 days. She leaves a father and mother, one baby sister and a half brother, besides a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her departure. Nadine was sick only a few days of appendicitis. She was taken to the hospital at Stella for an operation Saturday, April 19, living only a few short hours after the operation was performed. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Rocky Comfort by Pastor C. M. Smith. | Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WOODWARD, Elsie May (TUCKER) | Nov. 27, 1910 | Aug. 12, 1972 | SSW: Ivan Otho Woodward - Research Note: Daughter of James Elmer Tucker and Lena Davidson. | Bible Cheryl Father's Obit Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WOODWARD, Essa M. (REED) | Mar. 29, 1890 | June 14, 1911 | Inscription: "Wife of James Andrew Woodward" - Research Note: First wife of James A. Woodward. Daughter of Robert Marion Reed and Martha A. McBride. - April 10, 1909, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Marriage Licenses: James Woodward, Pierce City and Essa Reed, Exeter. - Another Photo | Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace Photo Bill Utter |
| WOODWARD, Ivan Otho | Aug. 19, 1910 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 30, 1977 Roseville, Placer Co., CA |
SSW: Elsie May - Research Note: Son of James Andrew Woodward and Essa M. Reed. - Services for Otho Woodward, 67, Roseville, formerly of Exeter, who died at 11 pm Sunday, October 30 at a Roseville hospital after a short illness, will be at 2 pm Friday at the Williamson Funeral Home, Cassville. Rev. Jess Higgs will officiate. Burial will be at Rocky Comfort Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 pm Thursday at the funeral home, and will be at the home of J. C. Duncan, Cassville. Mr. Woodward was born August 19, 1910 at Exeter. He was a farmer in the Exeter area, moving to CA, 20 years ago. He was employed there by the Southern Pacific Railroad. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving is his wife, Mrs. Elsie Woodward of the home, and a sister, Mrs. Willow Fern Elbert, Elko. NV. | Bible Cheryl Online Obit Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WOODWARD, James Andrew | Aug. 1, 1885 MO |
Aug. 9, 1947 Cardwell Hospital, Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: James Woodward's death certificate lists Jeff (Jefferson Davis) Woodward, born MO, as his father and Mary House, born MO, as his mother. He was listed as divorced and his usual address was Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO. Willa Fern Albert, Rocky Comfort, MO, was the informant. - He first married Essa M. Reed and second Vesta M. Lamberson. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace Photo Bill Utter |
| WOODWARD, Vesta M. (LAMBERSON) | Dec. 1885 McDonald Co., MO |
Aug. 8, 1960 Reno, Washoe Co., NV |
Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: Daughter of Elias Bradford Lamberson and Victoria C. Davidson. Second wife of James Andrew Woodward. James A. Woodward married Vesta M. Lamberson on Sept. 6, 1918 in Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO. - Wheaton, Mo. - Services for Mrs. Vesta Woodward, 74 years old, former resident of Wheaton and Rocky Comfort, Mo., who died Monday night in a Reno Nev. hospital, will be at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon in Prosperity Baptist church in Rocky Comfort. The Rev. Coy Holmes will officiate. Burial will be in Rocky Comfort cemetery under direction of McQueen funeral home of Wheaton. Born near Rocky Comfort in McDonald county, Mrs. Woodward was the daughter of the late E. B. and Victoria Lamberson. She lived all her life in this community until moving to Elko Nev., in 1952. She was a member of the Prosperity Baptist church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Willa Fern Elbert of Elko; a stepson, Otho Woodward of Fresno Calif.; and a sister, Mrs. Hettie Goostree of Rocky Comfort. | Census MO Marriage Records Joplin Globe Phyllis Long Headstone Cheryl |
| WRIGHT, Daniel B. | 1875 Belmont Co., OH |
1924 MO |
Research Note: Son of Jason Daniel Wright and Zerilda Evelyn Hendershot. His wife was Ida Rebecca Reid, married Feb. 28, 1897 in Marshall Co., WV. Father of Herbert D. Wright, next entry. | OH Birth Index Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WRIGHT, Herbert Dumont "Hub" | Aug. 10,1904 WV |
Sept. 1976 MO |
SSW: Kathryn M. "Kate" - Research Note: Son of Daniel Bell Wright and Ida Rebecca Reid. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WRIGHT, Kathryn M. "Kate" | 1906 | 1999 | SSW: Herbert Dumont | Photo Bill Utter |
| WYATT, Andrew Elva | Oct. 30, 1876 MO |
July 18, 1952 McDonald Co., MO |
SSW: Nellie B. - Research Note: Son of George W. Wyatt and Martha Arbridge/Andridge or Harbridge (see Martha). Nellie was his wife and she was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WYATT, Carrie L. (DONNELL) | May 29, 1875 Powell, McDonald Co., MO |
June 2, 1959 Sale Mem. Hosp., Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: William Davis - Research Note: Daughter of Halbert McLean Donnell and Birdottia J. "Birdie" (Bone) (Donnell) Lowe. Mrs. May Gregory of Neosho, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Carra L. Donnell was born May 29, 1875 Near Powell, MO. Most of her early life was spent near McNatt and Longview. She was married to Will D. Wyatt on Feb. 2, 1927. Mr. Wyatt preceded her in death Nov. 23, 1931. She moved to Neosho in Sept. of 1958 from Webb City. Survivors are a half-sister, Mrs. May Gregory of Neosho; a step brother, Sherman Lowe of Santa Cruz, CA; a step-sister, Ouida Lowe of Rocky Comfort; a step-uncle, Lem Lowe of Neosho, a sister-in-law, Mrs. Nellie Wyatt of Rocky Comfort; four nieces: Mrs. Walter Mathias, Mrs. Jr. Kimbrough, Mrs. Paul Murphy, and Mrs. Kenneth Barnett; and a nephew, Gene Dopp of Springfield. Graveside services were held at Rocky Comfort Cemetery. | Death Certificate Clark Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WYATT, Earl | 1913 | 1913 | Research Note: Buried next to Otis Wyatt with matching stone. Probably sons of Andrew and Nellie. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WYATT, George Washington | 1851 | 1926 | SSW: Martha E. - Research Note: Son of Davis J. Wyatt and Elizabeth Adams. Husband of Martha E. Andridge/Arbridge/ or Harbridge (see Martha). - Cassville Republican, Nov. 27, 1919 - Rocky Comfort: H. P. Lamberson and G. W. Wyatt have the new light plant building completed. | Census Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WYATT, Martha E. (HARBRIDGE) | 1850 | 1924 | Research Note: Son Andrew's death certificate has Arbridge. Marriage record has Andridge. Son William's death certificate has Harbridge. - George Wyatt married Martha E. Andridge on Oct. 16, 1870 in Schuyler Co., MO. | MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WYATT, Nellie Beatrice (FLY) | May 27, 1888 MO |
Apr. 20, 1966 Barry Co. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Andrew E. - Research Note: Daughter of Andrew Jonathan Fly and Urmina Meadona "Dona" Bibles. Lorena McNeill of Rocky Comfort, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Nellie B. Fly married Andrew E. Wyatt on Oct. 15, 1905 in McDonald Co., MO. Her father, A. J. Fly, gave consent. | Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WYATT, Otis | 1906 | 1908 | Research Note: Buried next to Earl Wyatt with matching stone. Probably sons of Andrew and Nellie. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| WYATT, William Davis "Will" | Oct. 24, 1871 MO |
Nov. 23, 1931 McDonald Co., MO |
SSW: Carrie - Research Note: Son of George Washington Wyatt and Martha Harbridge/Arbridge/Andridge (see Martha). Carrie was his wife and she was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| YEIGER, Wanda H. | 1935 | Oct. 24, 2008 Independence, Jackson Co., MO |
Research Note: Wanda Yeager, 73 of Independence, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2008 at The Groves. Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 29, 2008 at Faith Community Center in Oak Grove. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Arrangements Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO. | Obit Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| YOUNG, Clarence Adam | Aug. 7, 1882 Tecumsa, NE |
Oct. 20, 1960 Cardwell Hosp., Stella, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Nellie L. - Research Note: Photo of stone at findagrave.com. Son of Elias Young and Susan Elizabeth Heater/Heitter. His wife was Nellie and she was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| YOUNG, Earle Davidson | July 10, 1905 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Jan. 11, 1961 Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a minister. Son of William A. Young and Sarah Behhe?. Lela was his wife and she was the informant on the death certificate. Lela was the daughter of James C. Long and Mellah J. Payne, both buried at Rocky Comfort Cemetery. She second married Henry Ray Northrop and is buried at Rocky Comfort Cemetery with her second husband under Northrop. - Military Stone - Inscription: "MISSOURI PHM1 USNR WW II" | Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photos Bill Utter |
| YOUNG, Henry | No Date | No Date | Inscription: "Henry Young and Wife" | Photo Bill Utter |
| YOUNG, Henry, Mrs. | No Date | No Date | Inscription: "Henry Young and Wife" | Photo Bill Utter |
| YOUNG, J. B. | Nov. 26, 1826 | Feb. 3, 1898 | SSW: Louisa - Another Photo - Another Photo | Photo Jay Trace Photos Bill Utter |
| YOUNG, Leta Mae (DAVIDSON) | Mar. 17, 1896 | May 30, 1985 | Research Note: Daughter of Ulysses Sheridan Davidson and Cumi Duncan, both buried at Rocky Comfort Cemetery. Buried next to William Alfred Young. Alfred Young married Leta Davidson on Apr. 15, 1918 in McDonald Co., MO. | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| YOUNG, Louisa | Abt. 1836 | July 29, 1888 | SSW: J. B. - Inscription: "Aged 52 years" - Another Photo | Photo Jay Trace Photo Bill Utter |
| YOUNG, Mary Jane (LONG) (WICKS) | Apr. 6, 1877 MO |
Dec. 7, 1929 Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: Buried next to William Young with matching stone. William Young married Mary Long on Feb. 6, 1904 in McDonald Co., MO. Daughter of Jacob Long and Jane Sisney. - Second husband was John Wicks. Daughter of Jacob Long and Jane Sisney. Otho Young of Newtonia, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Mary Wicks 52, of Fairview, Newton Co., died of Gall Stone Complication, December 7, 1929. Mary was born in Missouri to Jacob Long and Jane Sisney in April 6, 1877. She was survived by her husband John Wicks of the home. Burial was December 8, 1929 in Rocky Comfort Cemetery, Newton Co., Missouri. | Census MO Marriage Records Death Certificate Obit Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| YOUNG, Nellie L. (LAMBERSON) | June 6, 1887 MO |
Feb. 5, 1969 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Clarence Adam - Research Note: Photo of stone at findagrave.com. Resident of Wheaton, Barry Co., MO. Daughter of Henry Phelps Lamberson and his second wife Laura Victoria (Younce) Chenoweth, both buried at Rocky Comfort Cemetery. She was a practical nurse. Corum Lamberson of Wheaton, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Census Headstone Phyllis Long |
| YOUNG, William | June 9, 1870 | Sept. 14, 1916 | Research Note: Buried next to Mary Young with matching stone, his wife. Son of John Young and Mary Calhoun/Colquhoun. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| YOUNG, William Alfred | Sept. 10, 1895 Galena, KS |
Dec. 26, 1923 McDonald Co., MO |
Research Note: Buried next to Leta Mae Young. Son of Joe Young and Sina Parker. Mrs. Leta Young, his wife, was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| YOUNGBLOOD, Montella L. (DUNCAN) | June 27, 1914 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 4, 1998 Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Van W. - Inscription: "Married Jan. 31, 1937" - Research Note: Daughter of James Otto Duncan and Nannie Montez "Montie" Webb. - Wheaton Journal, Mar. 1998 - Neosho, MO. - Montella Youngblood. 83, Neosho, died at 12:50 a.m. Wednesday March 4, 1998, at a nursing home in Neosho after a long illness. Mrs. Youngblood was born June 27, 1914, at Wheaton, she was a 1933 graduate of Granby (MO) High School. She moved to Neosho in 1987 from Wheaton. She was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church, Wheaton. She married Van Youngblood on Jan. 31, 1937, at Exeter. He died Oct. 21, 1985. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Rocky Comfort (MO) Cemetery. The Rev. Bobby Harrison will officiate. Visitation will be at McQueen Funeral Home, Wheaton. - Another Photo | Online Obit Mother's Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace Photo Bill Utter |
| YOUNGBLOOD, Van Walter | Jan. 28, 1913 | Oct. 21, 1985 | SSW: Montella L. - Inscription: "Married Jan. 31, 1937" - Research Note: Son of Walter Edward Youngblood and Mary Elizabeth Tarvin. Van Youngblood married Montella Duncan on Jan. 31, 1937 in Exeter, Barry Co., MO. - Another Photo | Census MO Marriage Records Photo Jay Trace Photo Bill Utter |
| ZINN, Dora Maxine | Jan. 13, 1928 MO |
July 19, 1932 McDonald Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Alfred Keith Zinn and Ruth Roberteen Simon. Her father was the informant on the death certificate. Cause of death was typhoid fever. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Bill Utter |
| ZUCCA, Lianna E. "Tinker Dee" | Sept. 19, 1978 | Sept. 10, 2002 | No Data | Photo Bill Utter |
