Sparks Cemetery
AKA Fairview Church
Star City,Barry Co., MO
Surnames E - K

SSW = Shares Stone With

Name Born Died Research Notes & Inscriptions Researcher or Resource
EARHART, Stella (BENNINGTON) May 6, 1885
Jasper Co., MO
Nov. 10, 1949
At Home, Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Lula Allen - Research Note: Lula was her sister. According to her death certificate her father was Alexander Campbell Bennington and her mother was Susan I. Brown. Arthur Earhart, deceased, was her husband's name. Her address was Rt. 1, Purdy, MO, and she was widowed 2 times. Norman Truhitte, Rt. 1, Purdy, MO, was the informant. Birth records give her birth as May 10, 1886. Death Certificate
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EDEN, Bridget Lanette Oct. 15, 1972 Nov. 13, 1972
UM Medical Center,
Columbia, MO
Inscription: "Our Darling Angel" - Research Note: Daughter of Monty Ray Eden, buried at Clio Cemetery. Parents lived at Purdy, Barry Co., MO. Newspapers.com
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EDIE, Dollie Adline (EASLEY) (TIMMONS) Oct 24, 1875
Eagle Rock,
Barry Co., MO
Dec. 2, 1951
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Monroe Turner - Research Note: She first married John Easley and second George Timmons. Daughter of John Easley and Martha Robbins. Olen Edie of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Listed under Dollie Timmons. - Dollie A. Easley, age 24, married Monroe T. Edie age, 21, on Jan. 1, 1900 in Barry Co., MO. Dollie Edie married George Timmons on Sept. 14, 1939 in Cassville, Barry Co., MO. Photo
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EDIE, Monroe Turner Apr. 18, 1879
Barry Co., MO
Feb. 6, 1933
Cassville,
Flat Creek Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Dollie Adline - Research Note: The SOS web site has his death certificate indexed incorrectly as Munrow Trumen Edie. It reads that he was married and that Adaline Edie was his wife's name. Her stone reads that her name was spelled Adline. William Joseph Edie, born KY, was given as his father's name. Martha Aldridge, born Barry Co., MO, was his mother's name. Olan Edie, Cassville, MO, was the informant. - February 27, 1909, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Rock Creek News: Born to Monroe Edie and wife an eight pound girl. - Cassville Democrat, Saturday, July 10, 1920 - A 9 year old son of Monroe Edie of near Mano, died Saturday night from effects of flu last winter. Interment Sunday in the Easley Cemetery. Death Certificate
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ELLIS, Billy D. Nov. 6, 1962
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Dec. 1, 2019
Milan Health Care,
Milan, MO
Research Note: He was the son of Bob and Letha (Greek) Ellis. He was united in marriage to Shelley McGuire and to this union a daughter was born. Preceding him in death were his parents and a brother, Bobby Lee Ellis. Billy grew up and received his education in Cassville, where he lived most of his life. For many years he was a self-employed carpenter. Fohn Funeral Home
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ELLIS, Letha M. (GREEK) May 9, 1944
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Apr. 13, 2015
Select Specialty Hosp.,
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of James and Daisie (Burris) Greek, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were one son, Bobby Lee Ellis; four brothers, Everett Greek, Edward "Ed" Greek, Robert Greek and Cecil Greek and four sisters, Louise Hall, Freda Grimes, Grace McCullough and Patty Greek in infancy. Letha received her education in Purdy and Washburn and later took some online college classes. For several years she was a food inspector for the United States Department of Agriculture. She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Fohn Funeral Home
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ELLIS, Naomi (JACKSON) (DANIEL) Nov. 17, 1922 No Date Research Note: Daughter of Carl A. Jackson and Lillie (Koch) (Jackson) Hemphill. Lillie is listed on this page under Hemphill. Photo
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ETTER, ___ No Date Feb. 1897
Cross Hollows,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: February 18, 1897, Cassville Republican - Corder Branch News Items: Mrs. Frank Ettter? of Cross Hollows died Thursday and was buried Friday in the Sparks Cemetery. Online Newspapers
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EVANS, Vivian Gay (BRADLEY) Mar. 16, 1946
Seattle, WA
Aug. 23, 2012
Cox South Hops.,
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Melvin Aubrey and Naomi Hattie (Nickle) Bradley. In 1964, at Cassville, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Weldon "Johnny" Leonard Evans and to this union one daughter was born. Preceding her in death were her parents; one sister, Linda Adams and one nephew, Matthew Adams. At the age of three, she and her family moved from Seattle, Washington, to Cassville, Missouri, to make their home. Vivian grew up in Barry County and was a graduate of Exeter High School. She continued her education at Grayson County College in Sherman, Texas, and graduated with a Degree in Nursing. She was a loving wife and mother, as well as, a registered nurse and charge nurse for the nursery of Wilson N. Jones Hospital in Sherman. In 1990, she moved back to Cassville and worked at Cox South in the NICU. She was cremated. Fohn Funeral Home
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FARMER, Alvin Leroy Feb. 28, 1920
Granby,
Newton Co., MO
Nov. 1, 1991 SSW: Opal M. - Research Note: Son of Orville Farmer and Effie Hobson. Photo
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FARMER, Opal M. (PATTON) June 30, 1918
Granby,
Newton Co., MO
Dec. 23, 2008
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Alvin L. - Research Note: Daughter of James Casey and Mary Elizabeth (Mitchell) Patton. On January 11, 1958, at Granby, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Alvin Farmer, who preceded her in death on October 31, 1991. Also preceded in death by her parents; an infant son, Orville James Farmer on December 9, 1960; three brothers and two sisters. She is survived by one nephew and three nieces. Barry Co. Advertiser
Dec. 31, 2008
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FARNHAM, George Beauford Nov. 14, 1899
Joplin,
Jasper Co., MO
Nov. 22, 1974 Inscription: "CPL US MARINE CORPS" - Research Note: Living in Phoenix, AZ on his WW II Draft Card with wife Wilma. Photo
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FAULKNER, William E. Apr. 10, 1880
Williamsville, MO
Dec. 5, 1939
Eagle Rock,
Roaring River Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Homemade Stone. His death certificate reads that he was a blacksmith. His father was given as Will Faulkner, born Louisville, KY and his mother as Rebecca Procter, born Louisville, KY. Rose Hare, Eagle Rock, MO, was the informant. William Faulkner, age 21, married Martha (Perkins) McGuire, age 28, on Dec. 7, 1902 in Barry Co., MO. Martha first married Eli J. McGuire on Oct. 4, 1888 in Barry Co., MO. 1940 Census, Monett, Barry Co., MO - Martha is age 68 born IN and gave herself as widowed. - May 25, 1907, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Mortgagee's sale: The property of William Faulkner and wife Martha Faulkner. Sale June 10, 1907. Death Certificate
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FLAHERTY, Mary Ann (HAMMETT) Sept. 20, 1825
Buchanan,
Botetourt Co., VA
Oct. 18, 1922
Flat Creek Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Her death certificate reads that her father was Charles Hammit, born in Germany, and that her mother was Mary Phelps, born in VA. J. C. Flaherty was her husband's name. She was age 97 and 29 days old and was a widow. Mary Ann Hammett married James Flaherty on Dec. 23, 1843 in Botetourt Co., VA. Death Certificate
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FORRESTER, Elizabeth Ann No Date Aug. 31, 1971 Research Note: Daughter of Jerry H. Forrester and Sandra J. Timmons. Photo
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FORRESTER, Jerry Hubert Sept. 25, 1940
Lawrence Co., MO
Jan. 8, 2023
Freeman Hosp.,
Joplin,
Jasper Co., MO
SSW: Sandra J. - Inscription: "Married Sept. 7, 1962" - Research Note: Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO resident. He was the son of Milford and Bessie (Noe) Forrester. On September 7, 1962 in Cassville, Missouri he was united in marriage to Sandra Timmons, who preceded him in death on March 11, 2002. On September 11, 2002 in Simco, Missouri he was united in marriage to Delores June Poe, who preceded him in death on July 21, 2022. Also preceding him in death were his parents; an infant daughter, Elizabeth; one brother, James Barrett and two sisters, Imogene Burrow and Annabelle Carsten. Jerry attended high school in Point Lookout, Missouri graduating from School of the Ozarks. After graduating he joined the United States Navy. Jerry lived in the Washburn, Missouri area most of his life before moving to the Wheaton, Missouri area in 1994. Over the years he was a draftsman, rural postal carrier for Rocky Comfort and Washburn, Missouri and farmer, raising hogs and growing crops. McQueen Funeral Home
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FORRESTER, Sandra Jane (TIMMONS) Feb. 13, 1938
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Mar. 11, 2002
St. John's Hosp.,
Joplin,
Jasper Co., MO
SSW: Jerry H. - Inscription: "Married Sept. 7, 1962" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Jesse L. and Maxine E. (Nickel) Timmons. She was a graduate of Cassville High School and attended Southwest Missouri State in Springfield. She had worked as a bookkeeper for Blalack-Koon, former State Senator Emory Melton, and former Barry County Public Administrator Shirley Keen. She was a member of Soroptimist International of Barry County. She married Jerry H. Forrester on September 7, 1962, in Cassville, MO. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Elizabeth Forrester. She was cremated. Photo
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GALYEN, Ellinger "Mutt" Nov. 6, 1915
Garfield,
Benton Co., AR
June 4, 1988
MO
Research Note: Services, Monday, by Axley's Culver at their Chapel, Cassville, Missouri. Husband of Goldie Viola (Harris) (Beaver) Galyen. Married Sept. 7, 1979 in Miami, OK. Son of James E. Galyen and Sena Katherine Rose. Funeral Card
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GALYEN, James E. Aug. 30, 1878
Barry Co., MO
June 29, 1961
St. Vincent's Hosp.,
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Culver's Funeral Home Records have his name as James E. Galyen and born Aug. 30, 1880, with a death date of June 29, 1961. The stone has his name as James E. and with a birth date of 1878. His father is given as Thomas Galyen and his mother as Lucy Potts. His closest relative was Rosa Galyen, his wife. Congestive heart failure was given as the cause of death. Rosa was the informant on the death certificate. - Wife's name in the 1930 census was Sena, age 46. Sena is buried at King Cemetery under Galyen. - James E. Galyen of Pippin, Benton, Arkansas, age 22, and Celia (Sena) Rose of Pippin, Benton, Arkansas, age 19, married on June 20, 1902 at Cassville, Barry Co., Missouri. John Rose, father of Celia Rose, consents to the marriage of these 2 parties. He second married Rosa B. (Nichols) Morgan buried in Sparks Cemetery under Morgan. Culver Funeral Home,
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GANDY, Mary Ann 1820 Feb. 2, 1915
McDonald Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was widowed and no other information and was found dead in bed, no physician present. L. W. Patton of Cassville, MO was the informant.
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GATES, Barbara Ann (HOLMAN) (DELANO) Oct. 15, 1939
Wellington, TX
Mar. 10, 2017
Circle Of Life,
Bentonville, AR
Research Note: She was the daughter of John Carl Holman and Cordelia (McClain) Holman. She was a devoted caregiver, as she carried that into her career as Co-Owner of the Peachwood Manor in Cassville. Had surviving sons with the surname Delano. Barbara was preceded in death by two sons, David Ray Delano and Randy Joe Delano; three brothers, Richard Holman, Clyde Holman and Charles Holman; one sister, Orene Amerson; and a half-sister, Oval Bird. Buchanan Funeral Home
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GAUTNEY, Clyde F. Jan. 6, 1907 Apr. 16, 1945 Inscription: "MISSOURI PFC 20 INF WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Killed in action in WW II. Son of John Francis Gautney and Minnie Belle Nickle. John Gautney of Purdy, MO ordered his military stone on Oct. 19, 1948. Census
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GAUTNEY, Darrell June 18, 1948
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Dec. 10, 2016
At Home, Seligman,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of son of Doyle and Doris (Amos) Gautney. On August 21, 1999, he was united in marriage to Ilene Pendergraft. Darrell was a Vietnam veteran and served his country proudly. He raised turkeys for 17 years, and also retired after 10 years of service from Glad Manufacturing Co. in Rogers, Arkansas. He was also married to Vickie Quick and Kay Skelton. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one grandson, Cody Deans, and two brothers, Dale and Dennis Gautney. White Funeral Home
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GAUTNEY, Dennis Wayne May 21, 1950
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
May 22, 1950
Cassville,Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Infant Son of Doyle and Doris" - Research Note: Son of Doyle E. Gautney and Doris Amos. His father was the informant on the death certificate. Photo
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GAUTNEY, Dorris Ruth (AMOS) Dec. 20, 1926
Kansas City, MO
Feb. 19, 2020
At Home, Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Doyle E. - Research Note: She was the daughter of William Arthur and Bessie Francis (Ulmer) Amos. At an early age she moved to the Gunter-Butterfield Community where she grew up and attended the Gunter and Butterfield Schools. In the later part of 1942, she moved to Cassville to make her home where she was later united in marriage to Doyle Gautney. To this union four children were born. On May 5th 1952 she went to work for Goodnow Textile Company in Monett as a sewing machine operator. When they later sold to Jr. Kid Togs she was selected by the owner of the company as production manager and floor lady where she remained until their closing in November of 1975. On December 1, 1975 she opened what was known as Doris's Greenhouse and remained in her own business until December 1, 1990 when she closed her greenhouse to enjoy her family, yard, Gardening, and flowers. In addition to her parents Doris is preceded in death by her husband Doyle; three sons: Dale, Darrell and Dennis; one grandson: Johnny Gautney; one great-grandson: Cody Deans; one great-granddaughter: Breanna Fletcher; three brothers: James Delmar, Glenn, and Ivan Amos; two sisters: Wilma Louise Amos and Mary King and one very special daughter-in-law: Sharon Kay Gautney. Bennett-Wormington
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GAUTNEY, Doyle Eugene Sept. 18, 1925
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Mar. 4, 1989 SSW: Dorris R. - Research Note: Son of Teat D. Gautney and Pansy E. Hobbs. Photo
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GAUTNEY, Herbert Kessner June 15, 1904
Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
Mar. 14, 1981 Research Note: Son of John Francis Gautney and Minnie Nickle. His wife was Faye Lou Carney buried in IOOF Cemetery, Monett, under Brown. Census
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GAUTNEY, John Francis Nov. 20, 1882
Lawrence Co., MO
Oct. 6, 1968
Aurora Hosp.,
Aurora,
Lawrence Co., MO
SSW: Minnie - Research Note: Son of David S. Gautney and Elizabeth Bouchman. His second wife was Lucy Haley and she was the informant on the death certificate. Usual residence was rural Purdy, MO. - July 24, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Dog Hollow News: John Gautney and family visited his father at Mano Saturday night and Sunday. Online Newspapers
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GAUTNEY, Johnny D. Mar. 12, 1965
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
July 1, 2006
Cox Medical Center,
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
Research Note: Johnny D. Gautney, age 41, of Monett, died July 1, 2006 at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield. He was born March 12, 1965, in Cassville. He lived in Monett the past 20 years and was a roofer. He was preceded in death by his father, Dale Gautney. His mother was Kay (Garrison) (Gautney) Gryder. Monett Times
July 3, 2006
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GAUTNEY, Loyal Dean Feb. 28, 1928
Barry Co., MO
Jan. 2, 1935
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Son of Fred Gautney and Leota Margaret Hudson, both born Jenkins, Barry Co., MO. His father was the informant on the death certificate. Pneumonia was the cause of death. Death Certificate
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GAUTNEY, Minnie Belle (NICKLE) Jan. 8, 1883
MO
Sept. 7, 1951
Butterfield,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: John Francis - Research Note: Daughter of Jim Nickle and Hattie Jones. John Gautney of Butterfield, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - John F. Goutney, age 18, married Minnie Nickle, age 18, on July 30, 1901 in Barry Co., MO. Dave S. Goutney, father of John F., gave consent. - Cassville Republican, Weekly Paper, Thursday, August 15, 1901 - Gunter News: Married July 30, at the home of N. M. Whittington, Miss Minnie Nickle and John Goutney. Photo
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GOUTNEY, Bill Junior June 16, 1928
Barry Co., MO
Aug. 17, 1983 SSW: Rosalie - Research Note: Son of William Henry Goutney and Lilly Belle Shoop, both buried at Oak Hill Cemetery. Photo
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GOUTNEY, Dave S. 1857 1935 SSW: Lizzie - Research Note: His wife was Elizabeth "Lizzie" Baudman. Son of John Goutney and Mary Elizabeth Thomas. - October 21, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Gunter News: Grandma Whittington and Mrs. Nancy Qualls visited last week at Dave Gautney's and with their sister, Mrs. Polly Gautney, who Mrs. Qualls had not seen for nearly twenty years. Online Newspapers
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GOUTNEY, Infant Jan. 30, 1908 Feb. 11, 1908 Inscription: "Infant of R. M. and R. J." Photo
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GOUTNEY, "Lizzie" Mary Elizabeth (BAUDMAN) Dec. 16, 1860
IN
Dec. 21, 1935
Rural Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Dave - Research Note: Lizzie's maiden name is listed on different documents as Baudman, Bachman, and Buttman. - Mary Elizabeth Goutney, widow of the late D. S. Goutney, passed away at her home NE of Cassville a short distance, Saturday, Dec. 21. Mrs. Goutney died only about two months ago. She had failed in health rapidly since his passing. Mrs. Goutney was born Dec. 16, 1860, making her just past her 75th birthday. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 24, at Sparks and interment made in the cemetery there under direction of the Horine-Culver funeral service. Rev. J. T. Brattin conducted the funeral service. Surviving her are eleven children. Mr. Goutney's death in October last was the first in the family. - Cassville Republican, Weekly Paper, Thursday, July 25, 1901 - Gunter News: Mrs. Lizzie Gautney, Grandma Whittington and Grandma Gautney visited at Mrs. Mundy's near Flat Creek Monday. - January 6, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Rock Creek News: Dr. Newman of Cassville was called to see Mrs. Dave Gautney last Sunday. - January 20, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Mano News: Mrs. D. S. Goutney who has pneumonia fever is reported better at this writing. Online Newspapers
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GOUTNEY, Rosalie (PENNEL) (BYRD) (MEAD) (BYRD) Oct. 18, 1930
At Home,
Flat Creek,
Barry Co., MO

At Home, Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Bill J. - Research Note: She was the only child of Gladys Leon and Marjorie (Catron) Pennel. Rosalie was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Loy Byrd, Bill Goutney and Oliver Mead; two daughters and two granddaughters. Rosalie attended school at Sparks in Purdy, Missouri, Clark in Wheaton, Missouri and finished her education at Wheaton High School. She was employed by Jumping Jack shoe factory for seventeen and a half years and Justin Boot for six and a half years as a seamstress before retiring. She was involved in 4H for many years as a leader, teaching all aspects of life to children. After Oliver and Rosalie were married they were able to enjoy traveling, to which she has many great memories. They were members of the VFW and volunteered at the Salvation Army Camp one summer teaching children to fish. Giving back when she could was very important to her. Rosalie lived most of her life in Barry County Missouri. She has always been involved in Church. She and Oliver attended and were members of Freewill Baptist Church in Purdy for almost fifteen years and at the time of passing she was a member of Gunter Methodist Church. Gunter always held a special place and memories as this was where she went as a child with her grandparents, who lived not far from the school building where services were held. Fohn Funeral Home
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GLENN, Artimecy (PEPPER) July 2, 1810
KY
Dec. 2, 1905
South of McDowell,
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Aged 95 Yrs 5 M" - Research Note: According to King Funeral Home Records, died of senility. Only referred to as "Mrs. Glenn". Daughter of William A. Pepper and Elizabeth Allen. Absolom Glenn married Artemesia Pepper on Feb. 28, 1828 in Mason Co., KY. Absolom M. Glenn born 1891 and died 1862, buried at Linneus Cemetery, Linneus, Linn Co., MO. - 1850 Census, Linn Co., MO - Absolom Glenn, age 49; Artimecy, age 39; Nancy, age 15; William, age 14; Mary, age 12; Robert, age 9; Frances A., age 7; Isaac age 5; Elzine, age 0. - 1860 Census, Linn Co., MO - Absalom Glenn, age 59; Artemesia, age 49; William, age 24; Frances, age 18; Elzine, age 11; Marile, age 9. - 1870 Census, Jefferson, Linn Co., MO - age 60, widowed. - 1880 Census, Jefferson, Linn, Missouri - Age 69, living with her daughter and husband, Larkin and Elgine/Elzine Wise. - 1900 Census, Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO - Age 89, living with her daughter and husband, Larkin and Elgine/Elzine Wise. - Online Newspapers have her death date as Dec. 1 and not Dec. 2, 1905 as King Funeral Home and the stone has it recorded. The paper also has her age incorrectly stated. - December 9, 1905, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Mrs. Glenn of near McDowell, died Dec. 1, aged 94 years. The remains were laid to rest in the Sparks Cemetery, Sunday. Rev. Abe Lemaster of Aurora conduced the funeral services. King Funeral Home
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GORDON, Matthew Wyatt July 27, 2015
Cox Hosp.,
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
July 27, 2015
Cox Hosp.,
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Infant son of Lee Gordon and Rebecca McManus. Fohn Funeral Home
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GREEK, Danny Lee Nov. 3, 1960
Lyons, KS
Dec. 29, 2020
At Home,
Fayetteville, AR
Research Note: He was the son of Don and Martha (Terry) Greek. Preceding him in death was his mother. Most of his life was spent in Barry County, Missouri where he attended school in Purdy and Cassville. He ran a dozer for several construction companies. Survived by one son and one daughter. Fohn Funeral Home
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GREEK, Edward Ray No Date Nov. 18, 1958 Inscription: "Infant" - Research Note: Son of James Robert Greek and Daisy Mae (Burris) (Greek) LeCompte. Photo
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GREEK, Evertt J. Mar. 14, 1923
Neosho,
Newton Co., MO
Dec. 26, 1992 Research Note: Son of James Robert Greek and Daisy Mae (Burris) (Greek) LeCompte. Photo
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GREEK, James Robert Aug. 31, 1882
KS
Sept. 2, 1957
Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Son of Sylvester Greek. Mother was not named on the death certificate. His wife was Daisy Mae Burris. Edward A. Greek of Aurora, MO was the informant on the death certificate. His mother was Nancy Martin according to the SS Claims Index. Researchers say his mother was Alice Plumb, first wife of Sylvester. James Greek married Elsie Lawson on Dec. 29, 1911 in Neosho, Newton Co., MO. James Greek married Daisy Burris on Apr. 22, 1922 in Neosho, Newton Co., MO. Photo
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GREEK, Patricia Ann Feb. 13, 1948
Barry Co., MO
Dec. 3, 1948
Purves Hosp.,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Age 9 mo. 19 Days" - Research Note: Daughter of James Robert Greek and Daisy Mae (Burris) (Greek) LeCompte. Her mother was the informant on the death certificate. Dysentery was the cause of death. Photo
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GRIMES, Donald Gene "Burly" Nov. 4, 1937
Los Angeles, CA
Sept. 14, 2021
Aurora,
Lawrence Co., MO
SSW: Freda E. - Inscription: "Married Dec. 15, 1960" - Research Note: He was the son of Leon and Ruby (Dandridge) Grimes. At the age of two Burly and his parents moved to Geary, Oklahoma where his dad was a sharecropper. Alongside his dad and brother Robert they harvested cotton from the fields. Receiving his education from Greenfield school district in Oklahoma. Burly earned quite the name for himself as a 5'10", 225 pound seventeen-year-old fullback and middle linebacker. So much so he earned a full ride scholarship to Oklahoma A and M which is now OSU. Unfortunately, he received a serious neck injury that ended his football career. After graduating high school, he moved to Wichita, Kansas and became the district manager for C.I.T. financial loan company. While in a restaurant, as she waited tables, he met Freda Ellen Greek. After a period of dating, they were united in marriage on December 15,1960 in Miami, Oklahoma. On October 10, 1964 together they bought 130 acres in Barry County Missouri. After a few years of working day in and day out they had a productive dairy farm. After 35 years of milking, calving, slopping pigs, gathering eggs, mending fences, tending the garden, and let's not forget hauling hay in the extreme heat Burly semi-retired and went to work for the Shell Knob school district as a bus driver. After full retirement he stayed on the farm until a few years after Freda passed in 2008. While at a function at the senior center he met Wanda Jean (Williams). They were married on September 21, 2010 in Galena, Missouri. Fohn Funeral Home
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GRIMES, Freda E. (GREEK) Oct. 21, 1933
Eagle Rock,
Barry Co., MO
Oct. 6, 2008
Shell Knob,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Daughter of James Robert Greek and Daisy Mae (Burris) (Greek) LeCompte. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Patti Greek and Grace (Greek) McCullough and four brothers, Everett, Robert, Edward and Cecil Greek. Barry Co. Advertiser
Oct. 8, 2008
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HALL, Glenn C. "Buck" Sept. 16, 1926
Barry Co., MO
June 12, 2008
St. John's Hosp.,
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
SSW: Mary Louise - Inscription: "Married may 19, 1947"- Research Note: Purdy resident. Son of Homer and Nora (Ennis) Hall. On May 19, 1947, in Columbus, Kan., he was united in marriage to Mary Louise Greek. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Michael Hall; two brothers, Hershel and Don Hall; and four sisters, Alma Myers, Juanita Miller, Clara Mae Horner and Lois Kennedy. Survived by his wife, 2 sons, and one daughter. He received his education in Purdy. In 1950 he moved to Kansas and worked as a unit operator for the oil fields. He moved back to Barry County, in 1962 and dairy farmed for twenty years until his retirement in 1982. Barry Co. Advertiser
June 18, 2008
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HALL, Mary Louise (GREEK) May 15, 1929
Eagle Rock,
Barry Co., MO
Dec. 29, 2012
Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Glenn C. - Inscription: "Married May 19, 1947" - Research Note: She was the daughter of James Robert and Daisie Mae (Burris) Greek. On May 19, 1949, in Columbus, Kansas, she was united in marriage to Glenn C. "Buck" Hall, who preceded her in death on June 12, 2008. Also preceding her in death were her parents; one son, Michael Hall; three brothers, Everett, Edward and Robert Greek; two sisters, Freda Grimes and Patricia Greek; a daughter-in-law, Grace Hall; half-brother, Cecil Greek and half-sister, Grace McCullough. Louise, as most people knew her, attended school at Victor School and graduated from Cassville High School. In 1950, she and Buck moved to Kansas, remaining there until 1962, when they moved to Barry County and owned and operated a dairy farm. Fohn Funeral Home
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HANNERS, Jennie Jan.? 13, 1891 Jan.? 15, 1891 Inscription: "Dau. of H. and A. V." - Research Note: This stone is in several pieces and is almost beyond being readable. - Computerized Negative Photos
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HIRRELL, Legrand Abt. 1845 Apr. 26, 1893 Inscription: "Husband of Catherine - Aged 49 yr, 3 mo, 26 da" - Research Note: Son of David Hirrell and Mary Ann Carter. Legrand Hirrell married Christina Catherine Finley on Jan. 25, 1866 in Cannon Co., TN. After his death, Catherine went to OK where her son was. She is buried at Rock Creek Cemetery, Okfuskee Co., OK. Her name is spelled Hirrill on her stone. - U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865 - Name: Legrand Herrell; Age: 16; Birth Date: abt 1847; Enlistment Date: 24 June 1863; Enlistment Place: Camp Tnsdale; Rank: Private; Military Unit: Twenty-third Infantry (Martin's Regiment). - Legrand filed for his CW pension on Apr. 7, 1891 from MO. Photo
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HARRIS, Bessie June (MCINTOSH) (BOYD) Feb. 20, 1894
Barry Co., MO
Nov. 24, 1988 SSW: Roy - Research Note: Bessie was a daughter of James W. and Fannie M. (Fowler) McIntosh. She married first Roy Harris on June 18, 1911 in Barry Co. After his death she married Leslie Boyd in about 1928. So her surname at time of death would be Boyd. The SSDI gives her last residence as Purdy, Barry Co., MO. - Five Generation Photo Photo
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HARRIS, Emily Bower (THOMPSON) Jan. 31, 1844
VA
July 13, 1946
325 E Cofield,
Aurora,
Lawrence Co., MO
SSW: Sam - Research Note: Emily's death certificate reads that she was born in 1854, and the stone reads that she was born in 1844. If she was 92 years, 5 months and 6 days old when she died then she was born in 1854. The death certificate has her date of death as July 6, 1946 and the stone has July 13, 1946. The date of death on the death certificate is the correct date since it was filed by the funeral home or the doctor. The cause of death was a Cerebral hemorrhage. Her father was given as John Thompson, born Virginia and her mother's name was left blank. The informant was Tom Harris, 325 E. Cofield, Aurora, MO Death Certificate Number: 24153 Emily was widowed and husband's name given is Sam Harris. Emily B. Thompson married Samuel Harris on July 27, 1871 in Danville, Boyle Co., KY. - March 30, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Purdy News: Mrs. Sam Harris, who has been spending the winter in Kentucky, returned to her home Sunday much improved in health. Photo
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HARRIS, Nannie B. Apr. 18, 1889
KY
July 29, 1919
McDonald Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Her death certificate reads that she died July 30, 1919 and the stone reads July 29, 1919. Her father is given as Sam Harris, born VA, and her mother as Emily Bower Thompson, VA. Sam Harris, Purdy, MO, was the informant. Burial was July 31, 1919 in Sparks Cemetery. Death Certificate
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HARRIS, Noel E. Feb. 29, 1912
Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
July 28, 1974 SSW: Norma Jean - Research Note: Son of Roy Harris and Bessie June (McIntosh) (Harris) Boyd. - Obit - Services for Dr. Noel E. Harris, 62, Purdy, who died at 3:35 p.m. Sunday at his home after a two-year illness, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Williamson Chapel in the Valley, Cassville. The Rev. Kim Larkin officiated. Burial was in Sparks Cemetery, north of Cassville. Dr. Harris was born Feb. 29, 1912, at Purdy. He was a registered pharmacist, employed at the McGraw Drug Store in Purdy and at various pharmacies in Joplin. In 1948, he entered the Kansas City (Mo.) College of Osteopathy and afterwards practiced a year in Monett and 21 years in Purdy. He was co-owner of the Harris-Howell Clinic in Purdy. He was a member of the Methodist church and the Purdy Lions Club. Survivors include his wife, one son, one daughter, three stepsons, two stepdaughters, his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie H. Boyd, Purdy; a brother, two sisters, and four step-grandchildren. Online Obit
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HARRIS, Norma Jean (BROWN) (INMAN) Nov. 14, 1929
Gunter Community,
Barry Co., MO
Aug. 25, 2009
St. John's Hosp.,
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
SSW: Noel E. - Research Note: Daughter of Carl and Ella Mae (Buntin) Brown. She was a life-long resident of the Purdy and Butterfield area. She married Junior Inman on October 27, 1945 in Erie, Kansas and to that union five children were born. On December 23, 1964 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas she was united in marriage to the late Dr. Noel E. Harris and to that union two children were born. Photo
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Sept. 2, 2009
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HARRIS, Roy May 26, 1886
MO
Feb. 8, 1925
McDonald Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Bessie J. - Research Note: The cause of death given on his death certificate is blood poison (Gas Bacilus) from compound fracture to left leg. His father is given as Sam Harris, born TN and his mother as Emily Bower Thompson, born KY and his wife's name given is Bessie Harris, and he was a farmer. The informant was Tom Harris, Purdy, MO, RR 2 - Death Certificate Number: 3569 Photo
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HARRIS, Sam Oct. 21, 1848
VA
Sept. 29, 1928
Butterfield,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Emily Bower - Research Note: The stone has his birth date as Oct. 21, 1848 and the death certificate has Oct. 29, 1847. He was age 80 years, 10 months and 22 days. The date of death is given as Sept. 21, 1928 on the certificate, which would be correct since it was filed by someone by the funeral home or doctor. The stone reads Sept. 29, 1928. The cause of death was acute gastro entritis. His father was given as Henry Fountain Harris, born Virginia and his mother as Chance, born Virginia. His mother was Minerva Jane Chance. Sam was a retired farmer. Mother's name could also be C. Lance instead of Chance. The informant was Tom Harris, Purdy, MO - Death Certificate Number: 29652. - July 3, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO - Gunter News: Sam Harris and wife and daughter, Mariah, and W. E. Wallace and family visited at Tom Harris's [Harris'] Sunday. Photo
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HARRIS, Tena M. Sept. 12, 1877
KY
Oct. 31, 1933 Research Note: Daughter of Samuel Harris and Emily B. Thompson. Never married. Photo
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HART, Nova Ruth (PILANT) (THOMAS) Sept. 24, 1912 Mar. 31, 1942 Research Note: She married Verl Ellis Hart and John Otis Thomas. Daughter of Albert Lewis Pilant and Mary Catherine "Mollie" Lowe. - Nova Ruth Hart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pilant, was born September 24, 1912, near Cassville. She departed this life at 1' o'clock a. m. March 31, 1942 at the age of 29 years, 6 months and 7 days. She was first married to Verl Hart on May 16, 1933. He preceded her in death o July 27, 1937. Surviving of her immediate family are one son, Maurice Glenden and one daughter, Catherine Ruth; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pilant; four brothers; Fred and Aubrey of Cassville; Arthur of Alexandria, La.; and Lewis of Monett; four sisters; Myrl Coatney of Pioneer; Mildred Keeling of Cassville; Marjorie and Dorothy of the home address. She was converted at Merle's Chapel in 1939 and had lived a consecrated Christian life. She was patient through all her suffering and expressed her readiness to go. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, April 2, at the Merle's Chapel, conducted by the Rev. O. M. Ennes, and assisted by Rev. W. K. Weston, and Rev. Ab Edie. Burial was in Sparks Cemetery, with the Horine-Culver undertakers in charge. Carrying the flowers were: Mrs. Ada Williamson, Mrs. Lela Edie, Miss Cecil Lowery, Mrs. Nadine Lowe, Mrs. Ferne Low, Mrs. Ruby Baker, Miss Mary Lowe and Miss Edith Painter. The pall bearers were: J. B. Lowe, Loren Lowe, Herman Lowe, Ross Edwards, Carl Edwards, and Joe Edwards. - Mrs. Ruth Pilant Hart passed away early Tuesday morning following a lingering illness at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pilant, 1 mile northeast of Cassville, on Flat creek, age 29 years old. Funeral services are being held this afternoon, Thursday, April 2, at the Merl's Chapel, northeast of Cassville four miles. The services are being conducted by Rev. O. M. Ennes, Rev. W. K. Weston of Monett, and Rev. Albert Edie. Burial will be in the Sparks cemetery, with the Horine-Culver undertakers in charge. She is survived by a little son, Morris, six years old, and a little daughter, Catherine, seven months old; her parents, and eight brothers and sisters. This is the first death to occur in the family of Mr. and Mrs. Pilant. - Pilant Family Photo - Pilant Children with Nova Ruth - Mother's Obit Photo
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HARTIN, Gerald Winford "Jerry" July 24, 1962
Kansas City, MO
May 27, 2012
Mercy Hosp.,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: "A Memorial Tribute to Jerry for his Children" - Jerry was the grandson of Nova Ruth Pilant. - Phyllis' Note: Jerry had a heart attack while fishing on Flat Creek with his beloved boys, Joshua and Jamason. The boys rushed him to the hospital to no avail. They were their father's pride and joy. His wishes were to be cremated. Jerry was like a son to us both. I had just talked to him a week ago on Mother's Day. Always there to help with anything that needed to be done. My Jerry depended on him to help him with the cattle. He will be missed. May you rest in peace. - Gerald "Jerry" Winfred Hartin, 49, of Washburn, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2012, in Mercy Hospital, Cassville. He was born in Kansas City, on July 24, 1962, the son of Raymond Clanton (adopted by Raymond) and Catherine Ruth (Pilant) Hartin (buried in Spring River Cemetery, Verona, MO). In 1982, in Bamberg, Germany, he was united in marriage to Sabina Hugerich and to this union one daughter, Charmaine Hartin was born. Survivors include: his significant other of 20 years, Jeanne Young, of Washburn; two sons, Joshua Hartin and Jamason Hartin, both of Washburn; two daughters, Charmaine and her husband, Lynn Sandlin, of Bixby, Okla., and Charli Young, of Washburn; one brother, Jim Hartin, of Cassville; one granddaughter; his adopted father, Bud Hart and his wife, Georgia, of Cassville; his brothers and sisters, Don Hart and his wife, Raylene, of Cassville, Terry Hart, of Milwaukee, Wis., Kelley Hart, San Diego, Calif., and Nova Kaye Finocchiaro and her husband, Kevin, of Cassville. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, Pete and Hazel Hart and his adopted mother, Gena Fae Hart. He and his brother, Jim, came to live with their Uncle Bud and Aunt Gena Hart, who raised them as their very own children following the death of their parents. He attended school in Verona, Jenkins and Cassville where he graduated in 1980. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked at Luck E Strike Manufacturing for 15 years where he was general manager. He was currently self-employed in construction. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday in Fohn Funeral Home, Cassville. - Photo of Albert Lewis Pilant and Sister Margaret Anna, Great Grandfather to Jerry - Photo of Jerry and his Great Grandfather - Photo of Jerry Note
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HASKINS, Beauford R. Dec. 22, 1914
Barry Co., MO
Dec. 22, 1927
Flat Creek Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: His death certificate reads that he was a diabetic and died at age 13. His father is given as Roy Haskins, born Bates Co., MO, and his mother as Pearl Dodson born Barry Co., MO. Roy Haskins, Cassville, MO, was the informant. Photo
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HASKINS, Burton Sampson Nov. 10, 1829
TN
Aug. 26, 1922
McDowell,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: His death certificate reads that his father was John Haskins, born TN, and his mother Elizabeth Jennings born TN. Senility and general debility was the cause of death. Roy Haskins, Cassville, MO, was the informant. - J. Patterson Notes: Son of John and Elizabeth (Jennings) Haskins. He first married Mary Beaver and they had 3 children. He then married Caroline Jameson and they had two children. He then married Sarah Jane Surber in 1865. The children were Mary, Joseph, Hattie, Maud and Roy. He farmed in Pleasant Gap, Missouri. In 1897 he married the widow Sara A. Brown. - Burton Sampson Haskins married Mary Knox Beaver in 1829 in MO. Sampson B. Haskins married Mrs. Sarah J. (Surber) Evans on Dec. 24, 1865 in Bates Co., MO. Burton S. Haskins married Sarah A. (Dyer) Brown on Apr. 29, 1897 in Barry Co., MO. Photo
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HASKINS, Joseph May 5, 1868
Butler,
Bates Co., MO
Apr. 8, 1951
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Son of Burton S. Haskins and Sarah J. Surber. His death certificate reads that he was a merchant. It has the birth year as 1867 and not 1868 as the stone reads. He was widowed two times and his wife was given as Frankie Haskins, deceased. Burton S. Haskins was his father's name and his mother's name was not known. His usual address was Purdy, MO. Burton Haskins, Kansas City, MO, was the informant. - He married Frankie Samantha Barber in 1893. Their children were Bruce, Burton Elmer, Wilburn and Maxine. In 1940 census, he is listed with 69 year old wife Sude. He was a merchant with a grocery store. - Joseph Haskins married Frankie Barber on Dec. 4, 1892 in Earth, Lamb Co., TX. Photo
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HASKINS, Pearl (DODSON) Aug. 27, 1886
MO
Oct. 30, 1962
McClure Brooks Hosp.,
Carthage,
Jasper Co., MO
SSW: Roy - Research Note: Culver Funeral Home records read that Pearl's father was Payton Dodson and her mother was Mary Ann Gist. Her address was 600 West 7th St., Cassville, MO. Her husband was deceased and his name was Roy. Mrs. Elara Hill "Reba" was her closest relative and she lived in Carthage, MO. Roy Haskins, age 22, married Pearl Dodson, age 21, on Dec. 14, 1907 in Barry Co., MO. - Mother's Obit - Father's Obit Photo
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V. 10, P. 52,
by Ted Roller
Donna Cooper
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HASKINS, Roy June 7, 1885
Bates Co., MO
Nov. 8, 1947
MO State Hosp.,
Mt. Vernon,
Lawrence Co., MO
SSW: Pearl - Research Note: Son of Burton S. Haskins born TN. Mother not named on the death certificate. He was a farmer and grocer. Ethel McMichael, records clerk, was the informant. TB was the cause of death. His mother was Sarah J. Surber. - Cassville Republican, July 24, 1919 - Mr. and Mrs. Roy Haskins visited Rev. and Mrs. Harve Truhitte last week at Rogers, Ark. - Cassville Republican, Aug. 14, 1919 - James Webb of the Sparks locality northeast of Cassville had a good cow killed by lightning on the evening of August 1 during the electrical and rain storm. The wind did considerable damage at the Roy Haskins farm and to wheat stacks and to the corn in that locality. - Cassville Democrat, June 12, 1920 - Geo. Dilbeck and Roy Haskins of near Sparks school house, motored to this city, on the 4th. Mrs. Dilbeck said Mrs. Dilbeck was able to be up on crutches from recent injuries. The recent heavy rains badly washed some of his land. Roy Haskins said the waters in Dog Hollow did great damage recently, to farm lands. Photo
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HASKINS, Sara A. (DYER) (JACKSON) (BROWN) Oct. 27, 1836 Jan. 9, 1919
Flat Creek,
Star City,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Jan. 16, 1919, Cassville Republican - Mrs. Sarah Haskins died Thursday, January 9, at the home of Pat Brown on Flat Creek below Star City, at the age of 82 years. The funeral was held Friday afternoon and interment made in the Sparks cemetery. Mrs. Haskins leaves an aged husband, Burton Sampson Haskins, and several children, among them are Will, Blon and Pat Brown, children by a second marriage. Mr. Haskins is now about 92 years old. Mrs. Haskins maiden name was Dyer. The family being one of the pioneer families of Barry county. She was a sister of Calvin Dyer of McDowell and an aunt of W. W. Dyer of that locality. She was thrice married. Her first husband was William Jackson. Following his death she was married to Abe Brown (James Abraham Brown). The people of the community where she has lived for more than a half century held her in the highest regard as a good mother and as a kind and appreciated neighbor and friend. No citizen of that community has ever been spoken of more highly or more generally loved than she. - Burton S. Haskins married Sarah A. (Dyer) Brown on Apr. 29, 1897 in Barry Co., MO. Online Newspapers
Jan. 16, 1919
Cassville Republican
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HAWORTH, Curtis 1904 1995 SSW: Nona Verlee - Research Note: Son of William Perry Haworth and Louisa Catherine Reynolds. Photo
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HAWORTH, Curtis Verdayne "Bunny" July 3, 1926
Near Log Church,
Barry Co., MO
Mar. 8, 2010
Red Rose Inn,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was a Purdy resident and a son of Captain Curtis and Nona Verlee (Buntin) Haworth, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Gary Dale Haworth and Larry Lynn Haworth. Bunny, as many people knew him lived in Log Church area his entire life. He was a farmer most of his life except from March 16, 1952 until February 25, 1954, when he served in the United States Army during the Korean War, and was stationed in Pusan Korea. Photo
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HAWORTH, Gary Dale Nov. 9, 1943 Nov. 10, 1943 Research Note: Son of Curtis Haworth and Nona Verlee Buntin. Photo
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HAWORTH, Larry Lynn Mar. 16, 1945
Barry Co., MO
July 12, 1964
Table Rock Lake,
Campbell Point Area
Stone Co., MO
Research Note: Culver Funeral Home records read that he was single. His father was Curtis Haworth and his mother Nona Buntin. He drowned in the Campbell Point area while swimming. This may have been in Stone County, MO, the record doesn't state which county that his death happened in. He was age 19 and his regular address was Purdy, MO. - Death certificate gives place of death as Stone Co., MO. His mother was the informant. Photo
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V. 11, P. 38,
by Ted Roller
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HAWORTH, Nona Verlee (BUNTIN) July 17, 1909
Pawnee, OK
Aug. 20, 2002
At Home, Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Curtis - Research Note: Nona Verlee Haworth, age 93, of Purdy, died August 20, 2002, at her home. She was born July 17, 1909, in Pawnee, OK, and was a daughter of Audis Arville and Edna Ann (Minnis) Buntin. She moved to Purdy in 1923. She married Curtis Haworth on August 29, 1925, and he preceded her in death April 10, 1995. She was preceded in death by two sons, Gary Haworth and Larry Haworth; three brothers and two sisters. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Monett Times
Aug. 21, 2002
Donna Cooper
HAYES, Ola C. Apr. 1, 1896
Shell Knob,
Barry Co., MO
June 10, 1964
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Rosie - Research Note: Son of Samuel Herod Hayes and Elizabeth Jane "Jennie" White. His wife was Rosa and she was the informant on the death certificate. Photo
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HAYES, Rosa "Rosie" (PERKINS) Mar. 30, 1897
Barry Co., MO
Sept. 2, 1978 SSW: Ola C. - Research Note: Rosie Perkins married Ola Hayes on Dec. 19, 1915 in Barry Co., MO. - December 23, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Licenses to Wed: Ola Hayes, 19, Purdy and Rosie Perkins, Purdy. Online Newspapers
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HAYES, Virginia Lee July 14, 1932
Barry Co., MO
Feb. 13, 1936
Rural Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Dau. of Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Hayes" - Research Note: Daughter of Ola C. Hayes and Rosa Perkins. Her father was the informant on the death certificate. Pneumonia was the cause of death. Photo
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HEMPHILL, Alfred Lorenzo June 11, 1891
Barry Co. Hosp.,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Feb. 13, 1968
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Son of James Hemphill and Dora Burkhart. Usual residence was Purdy, MO. Herman Hemphill of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Alfred L. Hemphill, age 19, married Stella Mae Catron, age 17, on July 10, 1910 in Barry Co., MO. She was the daughter of Jasper Catron and Cora Belle Burnett. She died on Feb. 9, 1924 and is buried at Red Oak Cemetery, Lawrence Co., MO. Second wife was Lillie (Koch) Hemphill (She died Sept. 26, 1956). - Son of James Hemphill and Dora (Burkhart) Hemphill. Alfred died at South Barry County Hospital. He was a lifetime resident of Purdy, MO. - July 15, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Shady Grove News: An aunt of Alfred Hemphill's from White River visited him Saturday and all visited at Alfred's father's, Jim Hemphill, Saturday night. - August 5, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Shady Grove News: Alfred Hemphill and family visited his father, James Hemphill, and family Saturday night and Sunday. - September 2, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Shady Grove News: Jasper Catron and daughter of Miller, Lawrence County, attended, the funeral of his mother at Antioch and visited his daughter, Mrs. Alfred Hemphill, and family, the last of the week. - October 28, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Shady Grove News: Alfred Hemphill is moving to the Monroe Whittington place on Gunter. - January 3, 1918, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Gunter: Roy and Daisy Catron from near Miller, Lawrence County, visited Christmas week with their sister, Mrs. Alfred Hemphill, and family. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, January 16, 1919 - Roy Catron of near Miller is visiting his brother-in-law, Alfred Hemphill, this week. - June 22, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Gunter News: Alfred Hemphill and family visited Sunday with his brother, Loy Hemphill. Funeral Records
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HEMPHILL, Allie Mae (HENSON) (HOLLOWAY) Jan. 18, 1906 Oct. 4, 1986 SSW: Purl Cornelius - Research Note: Daughter of Robert Elisha Henson and Cordelia Delilah Passley. Married first Paul Cornelius Hemphill and second William F. Holloway. Photo
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HEMPHILL, Benjamin Lafayette Nov. 10, 1861
MO
Apr. 25, 1939
McDonald Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Susan Ann - Research Note: His death certificate has his name as Benjamin Lafayette and the stone has it as Lafayette. The stone reads that he was born in 1861 and the death certificate has that he was born Nov. 10, 1863. Susan (Neill) Hemphill was given as his wife's name and the cause of death was cancer. His father was Levi Hemphill, born TN, and his mother was Elizabeth Lusk, born TN. Sherman Hemphill, Verona, MO, was the informant. - May 8, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - McDowell News: B. Niell's father and mother, brother and family from Crane visited him and Lafayette Hemphill last week. - July 13, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Purdy News: James Webb and Lafayette Hemphill are sporting new Ford cars now. W. A. Boucher has a new Grant "Six". - Parents Obit Photo
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HEMPHILL, Dora Ann (BURKHART) Nov. 25, 1865
AR
Jan. 5, 1945
Rural Butterfield,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Her death certificate reads that the cause of her death was a cerebral hemorrhage. Robert Emmanuel Burkhart, born MO, was her father and that May Ann (Vann) Burkhart, born TN, was her mother. James Calvin Hemphill was her husband's name and she was a widow. Alfred Hemphill, Purdy, MO, was the informant. - October 23, 1909, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Mrs. Emmanuel Burkhart of Stroud, Okla., is visiting her mother, Mrs. J. C. Hemphill and family of McDonald Township. Photo
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HEMPHILL, Edna Ardenia (GREENWAY) June 19, 1917
Barry Co., MO
Mar. 9, 2005
Aurora Nursing Center,
Aurora,
Lawrence Co., MO
SSW: Herman - Research Note: Edna M. Hemphill, age 87, of Monett, died March 9, 2005, at Aurora Nursing Center following a long illness. She was born June 19, 1917, in Barry County, MO, and was a daughter of Grover and Anna (Owens) Greenway. She was a retired nurse's aide and attended Liberty Baptist Church in Monett. She married Herman H. Hemphill on June 29, 1933, in Cassville, and he preceded her in death March 5, 1996. She was preceded in death by one son, Everett Hemphill, in 1941. Monett Times
March 10, 2005
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HEMPHILL, Everett Eugene Jan. 18, 1936
Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
Nov. 17, 1941
Verona,
Spring River Twp.,
Lawrence Co., MO
Research Note: His death certificate reads that Herman Hemphill, born Purdy, MO, was his father and that Edna Greenway, born Jenkins, MO, was his mother. He was age 5 years, 9 months and 29 days old. The cause of death was from the results of a ruptured appendix and abscess. Herman Hemphill was the informant. Photo
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HEMPHILL, Goldie Garetta (TWILLIGER) June 19, 1898
MO
Jan. 9, 1952
McDonald Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Sherman R. - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that Sherman Hemphill was her husband. Her father was Emanuel Twilliger and her mother Louisa Dilbeck. Sherman Hemphill, Verona, MO, was the informant. Photo
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HEMPHILL, Herman Hershell July 9, 1911
Barry Co., MO
Mar. 5, 1996 SSW: Edna - Research Note: Son of Alfred Lorenzo Hemphill and Stella M. Catron. Photo
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HEMPHILL, James Calvin Nov. 5, 1867
TN
Mar. 4, 1926
Butterfield,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: James K. Hemphill is the way his death certificate reads and James C. Hemphill is the way the stone reads. His stone has that he was born in 1867 and the death certificate has that he was born in 1866. Dora Ann (Burkhart) Hemphill was his wife's name and he was a farmer. His father was given as John William Hemphill, born TN, and his mother as Mary Jane Rowland, not known where she was born. William Hemphill, Purdy, MO, was the informant. - Aug. 5, 1897, Cassville Republican - McDowell News: J. C. Hemphill and family, W. T. Hemphill of McDowell and Henry Hemphill of Purdy last week visited their father Judge Hemphill on White River near Golden. They returned home Sunday and reported catching two catfish, one ? inches long the other 28 1/2? inches long. - August 3, 1899, Cassville Republican - McDowell News: J. C. Hemphill is back from his father's at Golden and says his sister Cordie is no better. - August 19, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Cedar Bluff News: J. C. Hemphill, clerk from Cedar bluff, attended the teacher's meeting at Seligman last week and reports a real interesting time with a large attendance form all over the country. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
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HEMPHILL, Lillie (KOCH) (JACKSON) Mar. 25, 1899
KS
Sept. 26, 1956
Rural Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Wife of Alfred Lorenzo Hemphill. First husband was Carl Adrian Jackson. Daughter of Herman Koch and Minnie (Miller) Koch. Lillie died at 5:25 p.m. at her home from a Cerebral Hemorrhage. Funeral Records
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HEMPHILL, Louisa No Date 1931 SSW: Sherman, Jr. - Research Note: Daughter of Sherman R. Hemphill, Sr. and Goldie G. Twilliger. Photo
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HEMPHILL, Purl Cornelius "Carl" July 18, 1901
MO
June 29, 1937
Jenkins Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Allie - Research Note: Son of James Calvin Hemphill and Dora Ann Burkhart. - His death certificate reads that his wife was Allie Henson. It gives July 1, 1901 as his birth date and not July 18, 1901 as the stone reads. James Hemphill was listed as his father. He was a laborer. Mrs. Purl Hemphill was the informant. - Death Notice: Purl Hemphill, 36 year old farmer was killed while working on the new highway from Jenkins to Silver City. Hemphill, with other WPA laborers, had just finished loading a truck with heavy rocks. As the truck started away with the heavy load, Hemphill, with some of the other men on the job, overtook the truck and jumped on to ride. As he jumped on the running board, his foot slipped and he fell under the truck, the wheels passing lengthways over his body. The driver noticing he had run over something stopped and found him dead. - September 21, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Gunter: James Hemphill and son Perl, assisted Alfred Hemphill with is corn cutting last week. - Cassville Republican, Nov. 27, 1919 - Purl Hemphill says, "feelings ran high" when he and Miss Ollie Bolin of near Jenkins got into a hole of water near Clio on Saturday night. His horse falling down and not being able to get up, he waded right in and changed places with it. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
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HEMPHILL, Sherman, Jr. July 1918 Aug. 24, 1918 SSW: Louisa - Research Note: Son of Sherman R. Hemphill, Sr. and Goldie G. Twilliger. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Sept. 5, 1918 - The death angel visited the home and took from the loving parents, little Sherman, the son of Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Hemphill, August 24, 1918 at 4 o'clock p. m., age 6 weeks and four days. It is hard to part with the sweet babe but the Lord knows best. We can do no more than commend them to God who can always heal the broken hearted. The remains were laid to rest in the Sparks cemetery after short services by Mrs. M. A. Hutchens of McDowell. - Card of Thanks - We desire to heartily express our thanks to our many kind and thoughtful friends and neighbors, for their help during he sickness and death of our infant babe. We want to extend our thanks to M. A. Hutchens, who spoke many consoling words to us in our bereavement. We also hope that when such must come to you that we will be able to repay at least in part these much appreciated acts. Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Hemphill, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Twilliger and Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Hemphill. Online Newspapers
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HEMPHILL, Sherman R. 1890
McDowell,
Barry Co., MO
Nov. 13, 1962
Aurora Hosp.,
Aurora,
Lawrence Co., MO
SSW: Goldie G. - Research Note: Culver Funeral Home records state that Sherman Hemphill's father was Benjamin Lafayette Hemphill and his mother was Susan Ann Neill. He was married and a farmer. His wife was given as Joan Hemphill. He first married Goldie Twilliger on Oct. 5, 1917 in Stone Co., MO. - ??, Thursday, Oct. 30, 1913 - McDowell News: Sherman Hemphill Injured - Sherman Hemphill sustained some bad injuries Wednesday of last week while he and his father, Lafayette Hemphill, were grinding corn. His overcoat got caught in the engine and he was thrown to the floor with such force that he remained unconscious for awhile. Dr. Robertson was called to dress the wounds which were painful but not serious. He is doing nicely. - April 28, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Sparks News: We see that Loren Hemphill has purchased a new buggy. - April 2, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Circuit Court Proceedings: State vs. Sherman Hemphill, giving liquor to minor, defendant, acquitted. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
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Donna Cooper
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HEMPHILL, Susan Ann (NEILL) June 2, 1867 May 8, 1943
Verona,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Lafayette - Research Note: Her stone reads that she was born 1867 and the death certificate has that she was born June 2, 1868. She had lived in the area over 50 years and Benjamin Lafayette Hemphill was her husband's name. She was widowed. Sim Neill was her father, born in TN, and her mother was Nancy Hilton, born VA. Sherman Hemphill, Rt. 1, Verona, MO, was the informant. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
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Donna Cooper
HOBBS, Emily (SANDERS) 1869 1923 SSW: James Washington - Research Note: Emma Sanders, age 28, married James W. Hobbs, age 38, on Nov. 24, 1898 in Lawrence Co., MO. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
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HOBBS, Francis Alvis Apr. 21, 1903
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Feb. 1978 Research Note: Son of James Washington Hobbs and Emily Sanders. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
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HOBBS, James Melvin Feb. 7, 1906
Barry Co., MO
July 1, 1961
At Home, Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Culver Funeral Home records state that James Melvin Hobbs was 55 years old when he died. His father was James W. Hobbs and his mother Emily Sanders. He was a farmer. He was single and Alvis Hobbs, Purdy, MO, was his closest relative. - February 24, 1906, Cassville Democrat - Cross Hollows News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. James Hobbs, an eight pound boy on the 7th. - Cassville Republican, Nov. 9, 1939 - Mr. and Mrs. Hershel Ash accompanied by Melvin Hobbs and Calvin Hoenshell were visiting relatives Sunday at Miller, Mo. Culver Funeral Home,
V. 9, P. 106
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Donna Cooper
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HOBBS, James Washington Oct. 12, 1860
Scott Co., IN
Feb. 4, 1941
Miller,
Lawrence Co., MO
SSW: Emily - Research Note: His father was Shelby Hobbs, mother Elizabeth Hoag, both born IN. Mrs. Margaret Hoenshell (daughter) of Miller, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Morris-Lehman-Mosher
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HOENSHELL, Buel Laverne Dec. 15, 1925 July 11, 1961 Inscription: "MISSOURI SP5 MEDICAL CORPS WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Son of William W. Hoenshell and Margaret Hobbs. Buel Lavern Hoenshell, age 29, married Audrey Coyle Reed, age 24, on July 12, 1955 in Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO. Age wrong in this record: Audrey Coyle Hoenshell, age 26, second married Thomas Melville Burton, age 23, on Nov. 16, 1963 in Aurora Lawrence Co., MO. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
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HOENSHELL, "Ettie" Leizettie Elizabeth Eva (KOCH) Jan. 14, 1875
MI
Aug. 17, 1958
Cassville Osteo. Hosp.,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Lewis E. - Research Note: Etta Elizabeth Eva Hoenshell's death certificate reads that her father was Herman Koch and her mother Minnie Miller. Louis Hoenshell was her husband. Mrs. Della Smith, Verona, MO, was the informant. - July 6, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Victory News: Mrs. Pryor and family visited her sister, Mrs. L. Hoenshell, Sunday. - Cassville Republican, Nov. 9, 1939 - Mrs. Lewis Hoenshell has been very sick, but is better at this writing. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
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HOENSHELL, Floyd A. May 12, 1921
Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
May 27, 1926
Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Our Darling" - Research Note: His death certificate reads that his father was Willie Hoenshell, born Purdy, MO, and his mother Maggie Hobbs, born Purdy, MO. The cause of his death was appendicitis. Photo
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HOENSHELL, Lewis Elmer Sept. 21, 1869
OH
Dec. 16, 1951
Rural Aurora,
Lawrence Co., MO
SSW: Ettie - Research Note: Son of Wesley Hoenshell and Susie Keister. His wife was Ettie and she was the informant on the death certificate. Photo
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HOENSHELL, Margaret Marie (MORRIS) Apr. 21, 1921 June 28, 1975 Research Note: Daughter of Phillip Morris and Georgia Marilla Cockbill. Wife of William Wesley Hoenshell. - Newspaper clipping for daughter Janice Sue: Almost every resident of southwest Missouri read or heard with horror of the car truck collision that took the life of two Aurora sisters, and their niece, at Marionville, last week. However, we fancy that not a great many local people were aware of the fact that the youngest of the three victims, eighteen year old Mrs. Dwight Haley, was the daughter of a former Kenoma woman. The eighteen year old girl was the former Janice Sue Hoenshell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Wesley Hoenshell of Mt. Vernon. Her mother was the former Marie Morris. Her parents resided in the Kenoma neighborhood until 1941, when they moved to California. The mother of Marie, and the grandmother of the dead girl, Mrs. Georgia Morris, still lives in California at 15059 Anacapa St. Victorville. The triple deaths at Marionville left nine children motherless, including the four month old son of Janice Sue Haley. Photo
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HOENSHELL, Margarette "Maggie" (HOBBS) Apr. 28, 1901
Barry Co., MO
Sept. 2, 1946
Miller,
Lawrence Co., MO
SSW: William W. - Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: Father James Hobbs, born IN, and her mother was Emily Sanders, born in northern MO. Donna's Note: On her death certificate William Hoenshell, Miller, MO, was the informant. Her stone has her death year as 1946. Her death certificate reported it 1945. - Cassville Democrat, Sept. 6, 1945 - Mrs. Margaret E. Hoenshell, 44, died at her home near Miller, Sunday afternoon after a sickness of four weeks. Surviving are her husband, Willie Hoenshell, a daughter, Mrs. Edith Ash of Aurora; two sons, Laverne of the Army and Lloyd of the home. Funeral services were held Monday morning at Miller and a second services was held at 2 o'clock in the afternoon at Fairview Church, north of Cassville. Burial was in the Sparks Cemetery. Mrs. Hoenshell was a native of this community and was sister of Alvis Hobbs of Jenkins and a niece of George Hobbs. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, August 22, 1918 - Licenses to Wed: Wm. W. Hoenshell, 18, McDowell and Margaret Hobbs, 17, McDowell. Morris, Lehman
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HOENSHELL, Wesley Feb. 25, 1844
PA
Mar. 2, 1916
McDowell Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Son of Jacob and Nancy Hoenshell. His death certificate reads that he was widowed. It does not list his parents or any information about them. - His wife was Susan Keister. - March 23, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Victory News: We were sorry to chronicle the death of our dear friend, Wesley Hoenshell. Grandpa was 72 years old and was loved by all who knew him. To know him was to love him. When we needed advice Grandpa always could give it to us. He was assistant superintendent of our Sunday School. He will be missed by the entire neighborhood, but fiends mourn not, our loss means his gain. Online Newspapers
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HOENSHELL, William Wesley Oct. 8, 1899
Jackson Co., KS
1985 SSW: Maggie - Inscription: "Father" - Research Note: Son of Lewis E. Hoenshell and Etta Elizabeth Eva Koch. - Cassville Republican, Sept. 11, 1919 - Willie Hoenshell and wife are the proud parents of a big girl and Will has also purchased a Maxwell car. - Laura Millie (Ethridge) Haley, age 72, second married William Wesley Hoenshell, age 77, on July 23, 1977 in Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO. She is buried at Calton Cemetery. Photo
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HOLLOWAY, Billy Rex Jan. 3, 1945 June 1, 1992 SSW: Ruth Dianna - Research Note: Son of William Fredrick Holloway and Allie Mae (Henson) Hemphill. Photo
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HOLLOWAY, Erple Oletha (JACKSON) Feb. 24, 1909
Barry Co., MO
Apr. 20, 1936
Aurora,
Lawrence Co., MO
Research Note: Died at Ozark Hospital of sepsis, generalized. Father John Jackson of MO. Mother Flora Ragsdale of IL. Charge to William Holloway. Her death certificate reads that she was married and that William F. Holloway was her husband's name. It reads that her father's name was J. C. Jackson, born Barry Co., MO, and her mother was Flora Ragsdale, born IL. William F. Holloway, Jenkins, MO, was the informant. Her death certificate reads that her name was Erple Oletha Holloway and that information matches with the stone data. It also has her name as Erple O. and not Eaple Aletha as King Funeral Home reported. Jay posted her name as Eaple Aletha from the King record. William Holloway, age 28, married Erple Jackson, age 22, on June 1, 1931 in Madison Co., AR. King Funeral Home
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HOLLOWAY, Glenn E. Mar. 18, 1936
McDowell,
Barry Co., MO
Mar. 18, 1936
McDowell,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: His death certificate reads that this child was stillborn. William F. Holloway, born AR, was his father and Erple Jackson, born Purdy, MO, was the mother. John Jackson, Purdy, MO, was the informant. Photo
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HOLLOWAY, Ruth Dianna (GAMBLE) (BREWER) (CONRAD) Nov. 30, 1950
Hurley,
Stone Co., MO
Sept. 12, 1996
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Billy Rex - Research Note: Daughter of Jack and Doris (Leath) Gamble. Ruth Dianna Holloway, 45, Purdy, was pronounced dead at 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, 1996, at Cox Monett Hospital after an industrial accident at 11:05 a.m. Thursday. Mrs. Holloway was born Nov. 30, 1950, in Stone County. She graduated high school at Hurley. She lived the last 14 years at Purdy and had worked the last 11 years at Miracle Recreation Equipment. She married Billy Rex Holloway on June 20, 1986, at Eureka Springs, Ark. He died June 1, 1992. - Ruth Dianna Gamble, age 17, first married Robert Dail Brewer, age 19, on May 24, 1968 in Barry Co., MO. - SS Claims Index: May 1967: Name listed as RUTH DIANNA GAMBLE; Jan. 1970: Name listed as RUTH DIANNA BREWER; Oct. 1971: Name listed as RUTH DIANNA CONRAD; 29 July 1986: Name listed as RUTH DIANNA HOLLOWAY; 27 Sept. 1996: Name listed as RUTH D. HOLLOWAY Photo
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HOLLOWAY, William Fredrick June 12, 1902
Newport, AR
Jan. 6, 1979
Cox Hosp.,
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
SSW: Erple Oletha - Research Note: Son of Asa Parker Holloway and Fannie Linville. - Obit: William Holloway died 1:10 pm Saturday at Cox Medical Center following a long illness. He was born in Arkansas, lived in Purdy for the past five years, was a retired farmer and a member of the McDowell Church. Services for William Holloway will be 2 pm Tuesday in Axley's Culver Chapel with the Revs. Jerry Nickle and Donald Blades officiating. Burial will be in the Sparks Cemetery, east of Butterfield. - His second wife was Allie Mae (Henson) Hemphill. - William Holloway, age 28, married Erple Jackson, age 22, on June 1, 1931 in Madison Co., AR. Photo
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HOLMES, Cynthia (HATFIELD) (HERST) Mar. 3, 1861
MO
Jan. 29, 1950
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Her death certificate reads that Alfred Hatfield was her father and that Augusta Nixon was her mother. She was widowed two times. Glen Norvell, Purdy, MO, was the informant. Birth and census records give her name as Union Cynthia Hatfield. MO birth records have a child born to Union Hatfield and Thomas Herst. Photo
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HOUSTON, Burdette Aug. 30, 1904
Near Purdy,
Flat Creek,
Barry Co., MO
Nov. 23, 1904
Near Purdy,
Flat Creek,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Died of crib death at age four months. Son of Robert A. Houston and Maud Brooks. - November 26, 1904, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - The 3 months old child of Robt. Houston and lady of McDonald township died Tuesday night. The little one was apparently alright Tuesday night, but when taken from the bed Wednesday morning was dead. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of their many friends in this city. Headstone
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HOUSTON/BURTON, George Dec. 27, 1840
Hinds Co., MO
July 25, 1901
Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Rhoda Ann - Inscription: "Yes fait beholds where he sits With Jesus clothed in white. Our loss is his eternal gain He dwells in cloudless light." - Research Note: His actual birth date is Dec. 27, 1843. He was the son of David A. Burton and Elizabeth Jane Cates. - Why George Houston Burton split from the family and moved to Missouri and changed name to Houston. by Marilyn Dover Tolbert: February 6,1951, Memphis, Tennessee - This is a letter written to Fern Houston, in regard to the reason George Burton changed his name to Houston. Dear Fern: This was given to me by Martha Champion, a half sister of George, Robert and Margaret. David Burton, not a native of Mississippi came to Brownsville, Hinds county, Mississippi in 1840 and married Eliza Cates in 1842. Born to this union were George, Robert and Margaret. Mr. Burton died in 1848. In 1850 Eliza Cates Burton married Green Smith formerly of Nashville, Tenn. Born to this union were Emma, Martha, Jennie and Harry. Smith died during the Civil War in 1863, her two sons George 17 years old and Robert 14 joined the confederate army. Both went all the way through the war, they were captured by the Union Army but escaped and joined their units. In 1863 Margaret Burton married a soldier named Robert Catlett who was stationed near Brownsville, Miss. Their plantation is still owned by their children. At the close of the war Robert Burton went to the Indian Territory and stayed there as long as he lived, married an Indian girl.(Eliza Victoria Smith). George went to the Catlett farm and lived with his sister. Mr Catlett like so many others killed a Negro and stole his mule, the law was about to catch up with him, so having a wife and children they decided it was better for George to take the blame and run away letting it look like he was the guilty one. He went to Tennessee and married Roda Ann Curtis of Bowling, Curtis County. He went to Missouri and changed his name to Houston, after the war there was so many things done, so much sorrow and suffering, so many blacks killed, they never even tried to find the murderers. George went to a farm near Cassville, Missouri. He became a Christian Minister, serving the people of Southwest Missouri. (George Burton is John Howard Houston's grandfather), who is father of John Allen "G" Thurman Houston. (Gary Houston's Great grandfather) Jim Jefferson and wife, Pat and Mat Brown who George Burton Houston joined in marriage and many of his old friends told me upon one of my visits there, that he was a Christian Preacher and Mason, and as fine a man and neighbor as any could wish for. Quote from Fern Dillman Houston. - George H. Burton married Rhoda Curtis on May 9, 1869 in Jefferson Co., TN. Headstone
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HOUSTON, Infant Dec. 28, 1884
Flat Creek,
Barry Co., MO
Jan. 1, 1885
Near McDowell,
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Infant Son of G. and R. A. Houston, born Dec. 28, 1884 and died Jan. 1, 1885" - Research Note: Copy of birth record states that this child was born on Dec. 29, 1885, as the 9th child of Rhoda Ann Curtis and George Houston. Headstone
Gary R. Houston
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HOUSTON, Maud (BROOKS) (CARNEY) Jan. 1, 1887
Kingman, KS
May 10, 1954
Los Angeles,
Los Angeles Co., CA
SSW: Robert A. - Research Note: Donna's Note: Stone and the funeral home records read 1887 and Gary posted 1886 for her birth year. Gary's Note: Actual birth date is in 1886, she may have been born near Jenkins, Barry Co., MO or Kingman City, KS. She is listed on the same headstone with her first husband Robert A. Houston. The inscription for her reads: Maud Houston Carney 1887-1954. There is another headstone right to the left of the large granite Houston headstone with inscription: "Our mother Maud, Beyond the Sunset" - Culver Funeral Home records report that her father was Jonathan T. Brooks and her mother's maiden name was Roller (Margaret B. "Maggie" Roller). She was born Jan. 1, 1887 in KS and died May 10, 1954 in 1200 N. Circle Dr., Whittier, CA. Betty Carney was listed as her closet relative and she was married. William Addison Carney, Cassville, MO, was her husband's name. - Cassville Republican, February 17, 1910, Thursday - Probate Court Proceedings: Est. R. A. Houston, dec'd demand of Maude Houston for $2825.33 allowed. Headstone
Gary R. Houston
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Donna Cooper
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HOUSTON, Newton W. Dec. 25, 1886
Near McDowell,
Barry Co., MO
July 5, 1888
McDowell,
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Newton W. Son of G. and R. A. Houston, born Dec. 25, 1886, died (no date)" - Research Note: Actual death is July 5, 1888, but is not listed on the headstone. His actual middle name is Marquis, a mistake was made on the headstone by listing the initial W. Son of George Houston and Rhoda Ann Curtis. Headstone
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HOUSTON, Rhoda Ann (CURTIS) Mar. 21, 1852
Jefferson Co., TN
Sept. 14, 1898
Near McDowell,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: George -Inscription: "Rhoda A. Wife of George Houston. Religion filled her soul with peace; Upon a dying bed. Let kin look up, let sorrow cease, She lives with Christ our head." - Research Note: Daughter of Boling Curtis and Nancy Shell. Rhoda Curtis married George H. Burton/Houston on May 9, 1869 in Jefferson Co., TN. Headstone
Gary R. Houston
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HOUSTON, Robert Archibald Feb. 16, 1882
Near Jenkins,
Barry Co., MO
June 12, 1909
Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Maude Houston Carney - Research Note: Donna's Note: Stone has 1882 as the birth year not 1880 as posted by Gary. Gary's Note: Large granite stone you see just as soon as you walk into the cemetery. On the stone is engraved the information on his first wife Maud (Brooks) Houston Carney. Son of George Houston and Rhoda Ann Curtis. - September 12, 1903, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Married, Wednesday evening in the parlor of Hotel Barry by Rev. E. A. Frost, Robert Houston and Miss Maud Brooks of McDonald Township. The impressive ceremony was witnessed by a number of friends of this city, after which the happy couple were congratulated by all present. The groom and bride with relations and friends partook of supper at Hotel Barry. Mr. Houston and lady left on the evening train for a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Stinnett at Neosho. We hope for them all the success and happiness there is in the this life. - March 18, 1905, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Robt. Houston and lady and Miss Myrl Brooks her sister, spent Sunday at Washburn, with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Roller. - June 19, 1909, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - A very large crowd of people from Cassville, attended Robert A. Houston's funeral Sunday afternoon, at the Sparks Cemetery. This was right, as it was paying the last respect to a good man. The surrounding country nearly all turned out, band there were many from Purdy. Headstone
Gary R. Houston
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HOWERTON, Ronnie Paul, Rev. Feb. 7, 1947
Aurora,
Lawrence Co., MO
Jan. 20, 2023
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Reverend Ronnie Paul Howerton, 75, of Monett, MO, won his race here on Earth and was called to his Heavenly home on Friday morning, January 20, 2023 following a battle with cancer. He was son of the late Edward Paul Howerton and Mary Ann (Fisher) Howerton. He graduated from Monett High School with the class of 1965 and then furthered his education at the Rolla School of Engineering. In 1968, Ronnie enlisted in the Army National Guard where he served for over eight years. He worked as a Lineman most of his adult life, first at Ozark Electric for nine years and last for the City of Monett, retiring in 2013. Ronnie's calling in life was that of a Pastor. He began his Ministry at Maria-TA-Heights Fundamental Methodist Church in Springfield, MO, followed by Easyville Fundamental Methodist Church and Aurora Fundamental Methodist Church. For the next twenty years, Ronnie was called back to Easyville Fundamental Methodist Church before his final calling for fourteen years at Grace Independent Methodist Church in Monett, formerly Monett Fundamental Methodist Church. Ronnie was also instrumental in the founding of the Berean Christian Academy in Monett. On November 24, 1967, in Monett, Ronnie Howerton and Deloris Pryor were united in marriage. To this union, they were blessed with three children and over fifty-five years of wonderful memories made together. Buchanan Funeral Home
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HUGHES, Grace Charlotte (MAYS) (SULLIVAN) Jan. 30, 1893
Galena,
Cherokee Co., KS
Nov. 19, 1983
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: James Harvey - Research Note: Daughter of Thomas Gilbert Mays and Ellen Foust. James Hughes married Grace C. Mays on Jan. 23 1915 in Farmington, Davis Co., UT. She second married Mr. Sullivan. Photo
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HUGHES, James Harvey June 15, 1892
Ainsworth,
Brown Co., NE
Dec. 24, 1952
McDonald Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Grace C. - Research Note: His death certificate reads that his father was James H. Hughes and mother's name was unknown. (His mother was Emily Nestlerode.) He was a salesman for sweepers. He was married one time. Grace Hughes, Cassville, MO, was the informant and his wife. James Hughes married Grace C. Mays on Jan. 23 1915 in Farmington, Davis Co., UT. Photo
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HUTCHINSON, Bertalene (ROBERDS) (SMITH) June 17, 1920
Butterfield,
Barry Co., MO
Nov. 12, 2003 SSW: Joseph Hubert - Research Note: Daughter of Cass M. Roberds and Marybelle Roberts. Betalene Roberds married Joseph H. Hutchinson on June 17, 1973 in Clark Co., NV. Both were from Mississippi. Maybe remarried as son Harley was born in 1939 which concurs with the 1940 census. - SS Claims Index: Dec. 1936: Name listed as BERTALENE ROBERTS; June 1953: Name listed as BERTALENE HUTCHINSON; 10 Mar. 1982: Name listed as BERTALENE SMITH. Photo
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HUTCHINSON, Joseph Hubert Nov. 25, 1909
Ash Grove, MO
Jan. 4, 1974 SSW: Bertalene - Research Note: Son of Robert Ervin Hutchinson and Nancy Anita Johnson. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
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HUTCHISON, Harley Lee 1939 1941 Research Note: Homemade Stone - Son of Joseph Hubert Hutchinson and Bertalene Roberds. Photo
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JACKSON, Carl Adrian Nov. 12, 1899
Barry Co., MO
Apr. 10, 1927
Aurora Hosp.,
Aurora,
Lawrence Co., MO
Research Note: He died of appendicitis. Father William E. Jackson, mother Irene Burkhart, both born in MO. According to his death certificate he died in Lawrence County, MO, not Ozark as posted by Jay. His death certificate gives 1900 as his birth year as does King Funeral Home records. Lilly Jackson was listed as his wife's name. Wife Lilly (Koch) (Jackson) Hemphill is listed on this page. His stone reads that he was born in 1899 and not 1900 as his death certificate and King Funeral Home Records read. - November 16, 1899, Cassville Republican McDowell News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Jackson, the 13th, a bouncing big boy. Mother and babe doing well and we have hopes that Ed will recover. King Funeral Home
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JACKSON, Flora Alice (RAGSDALE) Dec. 2, 1872
Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
Dec. 3, 1961
Scroggins Nursing Home,
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: John C. - Research Note: Wife of: John Columbus Jackson. Daughter of George Ragsdale and Margaret A. Harmon. Mrs. Raymond (Neva, daughter) Marbut of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Flora A. Ragsdale, age 22, married John C. Jackson, age 21, on Mar. 1, 1896 in Barry Co., MO. Family and Note
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JACKSON, Irena (BURKHART) May 17, 1876 Aug. 29, 1901
MO
Research Note: Wife of: William Edward Jackson - stone is broken into 2 pieces. Daughter of Robert Emmanuel Burkhart and May Ann Vann. Irene Burkhart, age 18, married William E. Jackson, age 25, on Feb. 9, 1896 in Barry Co., MO. - Cassville Republican, Sept. 5, 1901 - Irena Burkhart was born May 17, 1877; was united in marriage to W. E. Jackson at the age of 18 years. She gave her heart to the Savior at the age of 18 years, by a confession of her faith in Jesus and by humbly obeying the commands of her Lord and Master and became a member of the Church of Christ at Sparks School House in which she was a member at the time, of her death, which occurred at her home in McDowell, after an illness of five days. She was laid to rest in the Sparks Cemetery on August 30, amid a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. The funeral services were conducted by Mrs. M. A. Hutchens. She lived a quiet humble and Christian life, beloved by all who knew her. She leaves a husband and two little children, an aged father and mother and six brothers and four sisters, to mourn her loss but they sorrow not as those who have no hope. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord, yes henceforth sayeth the Sprit, for they shall rest from their labors and their works do follow them. Z. C. Patton Family
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JACKSON, Irene (WEBBER) May 30, 1921
Rural Verona,
Lawrence Co., MO
Aug. 16, 2006
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
Inscription: "One of A Kind" - Research Note: She was a daughter of Jesse Earl and Lavada Jane (Henson) Webber. She united in marriage to Edward Adrain Jackson on July 1, 1940. To this union three daughters were born. Irene lived her adult life in and around the Cassville area until 1954 when she moved to Ava, Mo., to enroll her daughters in school and to serve as matron and cook at the Mt. Zion Bible School. She was later employed by the Mansfield Hospital where she worked in the kitchen and housekeeping departments and Springfield Osteopathic Hospital in the housekeeping department until retirement. Photo
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JACKSON, John Columbus May 30, 1874
Barry Co., MO
Dec. 26, 1950
Barry Co., MO check parents
SSW: Flora Alice - Research Note: Husband of Flora Alice (Ragsdale) Jackson. Son of John Houston Jackson and Mary S. (Brown) (Jackson) Mathis. - Mother's Obit - Sister's Obit Death Certificate
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JACKSON, Mabel A. Dec. 23, 1924 Jan. 10, 1925 No Data Photo
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JACKSON, Nettie Mabel (PRIER) Dec. 24, 1899 Dec. 22, 1980 SSW: Newel Columbus - Research Note: Daughter of John Wesley Prier and Minerva Caroline Riddle. - Photo with Nettie - Pictured are Lola Prier, Lola Henderson, Neoma Lewis, Addie Nickle?, Nettie Prier, Ida Williams and Eula Terry. Photo
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JACKSON, Newel Columbus May 11, 1897 June 4, 1986 SSW: Nettie Mabel - Research Note: Son of John Columbus Jackson and Flora Alice Ragsdale. Photo
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JACKSON, William Edward Mar. 30, 1867
Barry Co., MO
Mar. 28, 1946
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Husband of Irena, and a son of John Houston Jackson and Mary S. Brown. Death Certificate
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JENKINS, Melinda Abt. 1832 Sept. 8, 1907 Inscription: "Wife of J. N. Jenkins - Age 75 Years" - Footstone Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
JOHNSON, Cynthia Ann (RICHARDSON) 1853
NC
1903 SSW: Jerome B. - Research Note: Daughter of William Richardson and Naomi Bonham. Photo
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JOHNSON, Fannie C. No Date July 25, 1901
Indian Territory
Research Note: Cassville Republican, Thursday, August 15, 1901 - Died at her home in the Indian Territory, on the 25th of July 1901, after a short illness, Fannie C., wife of L. S. Johnson. She and Mr. Johnson had been married only one month at the time of her death. Fannie leaves many acquaintance and friends on Flat Creek, near Sparks School House, who deeply sympathize with her husband and three children in their sad bereavement. A friend. Online Newspapers
JOHNSON, Fannie J. 1872 1883 Research Note: Daughter of Jerome B. and Cynthia Ann (Richardson) Johnson. - Another Photo Photo
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JOHNSON, Harriett Melissa (HALLSTEAD) Aug. 29, 1837
Piqua Co., OH
May 3, 1908
Cross Hollow,
Jenkins,
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Wife of John Johnson" - Research Note: Daughter of James Hallstead and Anna D. Irwin. Harriet M. Hallstead married John B. Johnson on Jan. 13, 1856 in Piatt Co., IL. John died July 27, 1905 in Benton Co., AR and is buried at New Home Cemetery, Bella Vista, Benton Co., AR. His will is online at ancestry.com. He left his children $1 each and the rest to Harriet. - May 9, 1908, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Harriett Melissa Hallstead was born in Piqua County, Ohio, August 29, 1837, died Sunday morning, May 3, 1908, near Cross Hollow, Barry County. When 12 years old her parents moved to Indiana, from there to Illinois, where she was married to J. B. Johnson on Jan. 8, 1856. They moved to Kansas in 1859; thence to Arkansas in 1892, and from there to Barry County in 1906. She was the mother of 9 children, 5 of whom are living. They are J. D. Johnson of Douglas County, MO; J. H. Johnson of Summit County, Ohio; E. Johnson of Howell County, MO, and Mrs. Alice Riggs and Miss Hattie Johnson of Barry county. She was converted when about 22 years old and lived a true and devoted Christian life. She was a faithful wife, a devoted and loving mother, and was kind and sympathetic to all. Photo
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JOHNSON, Jerome Bonham 1848
KY
1923 SSW: Cynthia Ann - Research Note: Son of James Addison Johnson and Martha A. Camoe. J. B. Johnson, age 54, second married Samantha Scott on Dec. 4, 1904 in Barry Co., MO. - Written by Alma Johnson Flint - Jerome Bonham Johnson's mother died when he was a small boy. He was raised by his paternal grandparents. He was very fond of his grandparents. He lived with them until he was old enough to be drafted into the service of his country. The Civil War ended before he had to go. He married Cynthia Ann Richardson 25 Dec 1870. They had 5 children: Myra Bell, Fanny Lucinda, Samuel, Addison and Spot in KY. They moved to MO by covered wagon, settling near Cross Hollows. Three more boys were born after they moved into MO, George, John Franklin, and Robert 'Bob' Lincoln. When in KY Jerome lived in a neighborhood of primitive Baptist people. He always loved to hear them sing. Some primitive Baptist people lived in MO where we lived. They held services in the school house near us where I went to school. He took his lantern at night and walked over to listen to them sing. Grandpa lived with us a long time. Grandmother had passed away several years back. Grandpa always planted watermelons and cantaloupe. He hoed my mother's garden, Aunt Lottie's and Uncle Bob's too. He was a hard working man. Grandpa traded a mule to a man for a homestead of 160 acres. I guess mules, horses were very valuable and scarce at that time. My grandfather said he split enough rails to fence the 160 acres that year. (Can you imagine what a backache he probably had?) The Pattons were neighbors to the south. Grandpa always had a big garden, with rhubarb, pumpkins and everything else. He also kept bees. They had a good living and were industrious people. - Might have second married Malvina Roark (married name) buried at Stubblefield Cemetery. - February 19, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Victory News: Jerome Johnson has returned home from Jasper County where he has been visiting his sons, Spot, Add and George Johnson. He was accompanied home by his grandson, Millard Johnson. Photo
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JOHNSON, Lena Frances (WIERMAN) Dec. 24, 1913
MO
Jan. 30, 1971
At Home,
Rural Wentworth,
Lawrence Co., MO
SSW: Samuel Luther - Research Note: Daughter of George Washington Wierman and Martha Elizabeth Truitte. Harley Johnson of Wentworth, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Cause of death was gunshot in the head, homicide. - Preliminary Hearing Set For February 17, 1971 - Arraigned On Two First Degree Murder Charges - Steven Lee Williams, 18, held without bond in connection with shooting death Of his Grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. Samuel Johnson, North Of Pierce City Saturday night: An 18-year-old soldier stationed at Fort Leonard Wood was arraigned in Lawrence County Magistrate Court this Morning on two charges of first degree murder in connection with the slaying of his grandparents at their farm home five miles north of Pierce City on Highway 97. - Steven Lee Williams, who was home on weekend pass when the slaying occurred, is being held without bond with a preliminary hearing set for 10 am Wednesday, February 17. The youth was arrested by Joplin police officers at 8:45 p.m. Saturday in Joplin, little more than an hour after his grandparents, Samuel Johnson 58, and Mrs. Lena Johnson 57, were found shot to death. Sheriff Marvin Quade said the shooting apparently followed an argument over an accident the youth had in a car owned by one of the Johnson's' sons in Newton County. The sheriff said the bodies were found by one of the sons, Harley Johnson. Death was placed at about 7:30 p.m. Both had been shot once by a .22 caliber rifle. Mr. Johnson over the left ear and Mrs. Johnson in the left temple. Williams was arrested at 7th and Oak Ave. in Joplin by patrolman Ernie Denman in a pickup truck owned by Mr. Johnson, investigating officers reported two rifles were found in the front seat of the truck but Williams offered no resistance. Williams is being held in the Lawrence County Jail. Headstone
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JOHNSON, Samuel Luther Mar. 8, 1912
Barry Co., MO
Jan. 30, 1971
At Home,
Rural Wentworth,
Lawrence Co., MO
SSW: Lena F. - Research Note: Son of Samuel Greenberry and Ida (Melton) Johnson. Murdered by his grandson. Harley Johnson of Wentworth, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Headstone
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JOHNSON, Sarah (TIPPER) Mar. 10, 1812
TN
Dec. 14, 1881
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: " Wife of Wm. C. Johnson" - Research Note: Researchers say she was the daughter of Kinchen Tipper and Nancy Harrell. - Another Photo Photo
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JOHNSON, Tonya Sue Oct. 10, 1973 Oct. 11, 1973 No Data Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
JOHNSON, William C. Dec. 29, 1810 Aug. 9, 1884
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Husband to Sarah (Tipper) Johnson. - According to Goodspeed's 1880 history of Barry Co., William C. Johnson was coroner in 1865. - Another Photo Photo
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Frances Albert
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KEETON, Bonnie Doris (PATTON) Apr. 30, 1933
Jenkins,
Barry Co., MO
Oct. 19, 2009
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was a daughter of Charles V. and Clella P. (Stockton) Patton. She was a lifelong resident of Barry County and a graduate of Cassville High School. Doris was united in marriage to Donald Guy Keeton on November 21, 1974 in Miami, Oklahoma. She was a previous employee of Wal-Mart Cassville and Monett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Rita Lee. Possible first marriage: Doris B. Patton, age 19, from Cassville, Barry Co., MO married Rex W. Mooney, age 25, from Washburn, Barry Co., MO, on Nov. 3, 1950 in Benton Co., AR. Barry Co. Advertiser
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KEETON, Donald Guy Dec. 7, 1947
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
July 21, 2017
At Home, Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of H. Guy and Hallie (Beck) Keeton. He was a 1965 graduate of Monett High School. Mr. Keeton joined the United States Air Force on May 21, 1965, and was promoted to Master Sergeant in 1987; he served his country proudly until his retirement on September 1, 1990. His wife was Linda. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, James Keeton and Clarence R. Keeton; and two sisters, Maurine Hash and Marilyn Drollinger. - Also married to Bonnie Doris Patton. White Funeral Home
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KELLHOFER, Loella Louise "Lou" (PRYOR) (BOUCHER) Jan. 9, 1944
Galena, KS
Apr. 21, 2009
Pierce City,
Lawrence Co., MO
Research Note: Temporary Marker - Daughter of Francis and Nellie (Gates) Pryor. Survived by her husband, one daughter, and two sons. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Louise Gibbs of Corvallis, Oregon and Francis Irene Pryor. She was united in marriage to Don Kellhofer, May 18, 1973. - Photo of permanent stone at findagrave.com. SSW: Don H. Barry Co. Advertiser
Apr. 29, 2009
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KELLHOFER, Sheila Diane (PRYOR) Apr. 20, 1946
Miami,
Miami-Dade Co., FL
Apr. 7, 2023 Research Note: Sheila was the daughter of Olon and Geneva (Porter) Pryor. She was married to Don Kellhofer on Feb. 14, 2016, he survives. Also surviving is her son and his wife; two grandsons; four brothers and their wives; and one sister. Sheila was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters: Mary Moore, Jewel Simpson, and Nora Hayes. Sheila was a professional hair stylist and manager of shops in Kansas City, Branson and Monett, Missouri. She loved decorating her houses, rearranging them and remodeling them; she even went so far as striping one down to the studs and rafters before redesigning and rebuilding it. One of her fun moments was shopping for bargains at the six Habitat Stores in Kansas City, Missouri. But her greatest desire and passion in life was going door to door talking to people about God's word, the Bible. Very seldom did she miss mentioning scripture from God's word if she carried on a conversation with anyone. She truly loved talking to people! Sheila has been one of Jehovah's Witnesses since 1972, the year she was baptized. She was a Sister in the Monett Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home
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KING, James Gerome "Roma" Dec. 17, 1890
MO
June 22, 1912
Columbia,
Boone Co., MO
Inscription: "Son of J. C. and Myra King" - Research Note: His death certificate gives his name as James Gerome King and his stone as Roma J. King. It list his year of birth as 1891 and the stone has 1890. It reads that it was a railroad accident that caused his death. His skull was fractured. His father is given as John Calvin King, born VA, and his mother as Myra Johnson, born in KY. He was a blacksmith. J. C. King, Purdy, MO, was the informant. - July 11, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - A deaf mute, son of John King, living on Flat Creek was killed Saturday of last week by a train at Columbia, where he was attending school. The remains were sent to his parents and burial was made in the Sparks Cemetery, July 1. - Cassville Republican, July 11, 1912 - Roma was 21 years, 6 months, and 4 days old at the time of his death. He was a deaf mute and was loved by all who knew him. He was working in the Hamilton Brown Shoe factory at Columbia. He was to be married July 4th to a deaf girl, Miss Cecilia Staats at Columbia. Miss Staats and Miss Ora Edwards and Roma's father accompanied his body home. His friends at Columbia sent many beautiful flowers. He was at home visiting just one week before this sad accident occurred. Mr. King's sisters, Mrs. Hattie Bell of Carthage and Mrs. King's two brothers, Spot and George Johnson, of Jasper City, were present at the funeral. Rev. G. G. Cottrell conducted the funeral services. Roma was a devoted son and brother. He leaves a father and mother, two sisters, three brothers and many friends to mourn his departure. Online Newspapers
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KING, Walter Samuel 1892 1893 Inscription: "Age 9 M." - Research Note: Son of John Calvin King and Myra Johnson. Photo
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KOCH, Edward Charles May 2, 1892
Holton, KS
Aug. 23, 1978 SSW: Myrtle Fine - Research Note: Son of Herman A. Koch and Minnie Miller. Photo
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KOCH, Herman A. Jan. 28, 1846
Germany
Oct. 13, 1915
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Minnie - Research Note: Son of Friedericke Amandeus and Johanna K. Koch. - November 4, 1915, Thursday,Cassville Republican - The death angel has visited our home and taken away our beloved husband and father. Herman Koch was born in Germany, Jan 28, 1846, and departed this life, Oct 13, 1915, age 69 years, 8 months and 15 days. He came to this country with is parents at the age of two years and settled near St. Louis, Mo. From there he moved with is parents to Illinois and then to Wisconsin where he grew to manhood and lived several years and married Miss Minnie Miller. From there they moved to Kansas where he lived about 19 years. Fourteen years ago they moved to Missouri where he has lived until his death. He married in the year of 1874. To this union were born eight children, seven girls and one boy. One girl proceed him to the better world in infancy. He was converted about 21 years ago. He will be missed by his many friends and relatives. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. R. J. Schoop after which the remains were laid to rest in the Sparks Cemetery to await the resurrection. Online Newspapers
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KOCH, Minnie (MILLER) 1857
NY
1929
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
SSW: Herman A. - Inscription: "His Wife" - Research Note: Daughter of Heinrich/Henry A. Miller and Louise Koller. Mina/Minnie Miller married Herman A. Koch on Mar. 5, 1874 in La Crosse Co., WI. - June 15, 1929 - Deaths: - Mrs. Minnie Koch, 72, of Purdy, MO, died at 11 o'clock last night in a Springfield hospital following a short illness. She is survived by six daughters; Mrs. Hattie Hoenshell and Mrs. Lillie Hemphill of Purdy; Mrs. Bertha Bennett and Mrs. Loella Pryor of Cassville; Mrs. Edith Johnson of Jasper MO; and Mrs. Lyda Seitz of Jenkins, MO; and one son, Ed Koch of Purdy. Funeral services probably will be held Sunday afternoon in the home at Purdy, followed by interment in Sparks cemetery under direction of the Herman H. Lohmeyer funeral home. Photo
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KOCH, Myrtle Fine (KING) Mar. 13, 1894
MO
July 31, 1963
At Home,
McDowell,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Edward C. - Research Note: Culver's Funeral Home records read that her father was John Calvin King and her mother was Myra Johnson. The cause of death was ulcer of stomach. Her husband was Edward Charles Koch and she was age 69. Usual residence was RR 2, Cassville, MO. - Edward C. Koch age 21, married Myrtle F. King, age 19, on Dec. 12, 1913 in Barry Co., MO. Photo
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