Sparks Cemetery
AKA Fairview Church
Star City, Barry Co., MO
Surnames L - N
SSW = Shares Stone With
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAND, Andrew J. | July 25, 1861 IL |
Dec. 28, 1930 | Research Note: Photo of stone at findagrave.com. Son of William Riley Land and Susan S. Crain. His wife was Viola McKee. - October 5, 1907, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Cross Hollows News: Born to A. J. Land and wife a son, Sept 19th. - May 2, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Cross Hollows News: Mrs. A. J. Land visited her daughter, Pearl Widders, Sunday, who is on the sick list. - May 8, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Cross Hollows News: A. J. Land and family visited their son, Ernest of Happy Hollow, Sunday. - October 21, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Cross Hollows News: C. M. Writer has moved his cane mill from A. J. Land's place. - January 27, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Cross Hollows News: Walter Land of Kansas City visited his brother, A. J. Land, and family Tuesday and Tuesday night. He is working for the Liggett Stuart Livestock Co., of Kansas City. - March 24, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - A. J. Land's mule team of near Cross Hollows took a notion to run away one day last week and did, when a shepherd dog stopped the mules by running and grabbing hold of the check lines. A good dog. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, June 12, 1919 - Elvin Land, son of A. J. Land, of Cross Hollows, was struck in the neck by an exploding shell from a 22 target Saturday morning inflicting a bad wound. | Findagrave.com Online Newspapers Census Phyllis Long |
| LAND, Avery Hallis | Feb. 6, 1912 McDonald Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 11, 1912 McDonald Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Infant of Ernest and Lillie Land" - Research Note: He was a son of Riley Ernest Land, born Cherokee Co., KS, and Lillie Belle Mitchell, born Barry Co., MO. They are buried at Purdy Cemetery. Indexed as Lond on the death certificate. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| LAND, Ila May | Feb. 13, 1901 | Sept. 25, 1901 | No Data | Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| LAND, Infant | Sept. 21, 1910 MO |
Sept. 23, 1910 McDonald Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: The death certificate for this male infant is listed without a given name. The State Archive site has this child listed under the surname of Lamb. He was a son of Ernest R. Lamb/Land, born KS, and Lillie Mitchell, born MO. His father of McDowell, MO, was the informant. He was buried on the 24th and neighbors were the undertaker. He had no physician. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| LAND, Orvil | Feb. 6, 1912 Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 10, 1912 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Infant of Ernest and Lillie Land" - Research Note: He was a son of Riley Ernest Land, born Cherokee Co., KS, and Lillie Belle Mitchell, born Barry Co., MO. Indexed as Laud on the death certificate. - February 15, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - One of the twins born to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Land, north of Cassville, Feb. 6, died and was buried at the Sparks Cemetery. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| LAND, Viola (MCKEE) | Sept. 19, 1865 IL |
Jan. 14, 1943 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate gives her birth date as Sept. 19, 1868 and her stone has 1865 as the date of her birth. Andrew J. Land was her husband's name. Joshua McKee born Ill, was her father and Melissa Lemon, born IL, was her mother. Influenza was the cause of her death. Ernest Land (son), Purdy, MO, was the informant. - Andrew J. Land, age 21, married Viola McKee, age 17, on Dec. 28, 1882 in Cherokee Co., KS. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Donna Cooper KS Marriage Index Phyllis Long |
| LANSDOWN, Eliza (TURNER) | 1869 | Nov. 23, 1933 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Emmett - Research Not: Her death certificate has 1932 as the death date and her stone has 1933. She is listed as the wife of Emmit Lansdown. William Turner was her father's name and her mother was Nancy Hagler. Clarence Lansdown, Kansas City, KS, was the informant. - Research Note: Emmitt Lansdown, age 22, married Eliza Turner, age 23, on Apr. 23, 1893 in Barry Co., MO. - December 12, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Dog Hollow News: Mrs. Liza Lansdown was called Monday to the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Mintia Buchanan, who is seriously ill at Mr. Burkhart's. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Donna Cooper MO Marriage Records Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| LANSDOWN, Emmett | July 14, 1872 MO |
Mar. 28, 1950 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Eliza - Research Note: Son of John Joseph Lansdown and Sarah Ann Carter. His death certificate reads that Joe Lansdown was his father's name. His mother's name was not given. He was widowed two times and 77 years old. Herman Lansdown, Purdy, MO, was the informant. - Research Note: January 2, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Clark News: Emmett Lansdown and wife of High Point spent Christmas with R. N. Lansdown. - October 7, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Gunter News: Emmett Lansdown and Alvin Blalock are doing some painting and carpenter work for Mr. Cornman near Jenkins. - Cassville Republican, Nov. 9, 1939 - Emmitt Lansdown visited in the Ewell Lansdown home a few days last week. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Census Phyllis Long |
| LANSDOWN, Fred | 1902 | 1919 | Research Note: Son of Emmett Lansdown and Eliza Turner. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Census Phyllis Long |
| LANSDOWN, Herman | Nov. 25, 1906 | Apr. 30, 1991 | SSW: Herman "Jackie" and Marjorie - Inscription: "Dad" - Research Note: Son of Emmett Lansdown and Eliza Turner. His wife was Marjorie McNeill. Herman was the care taker of Sparks Cemetery for years and was buried there. He was a carpenter, farmer, and blacksmith for the WPA, plus had his own blacksmith shop. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Census Phyllis Long |
| LANSDOWN, Herman Laverne "Jackie" | Oct. 16, 1926 Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 2, 2009 St. John's Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Marjorie and Herman - Inscription: "Son" - Research Note: He was a son of Herman and Marjorie (McNeill) Lansdown. Preceded in death by two sisters, Pauline (Lansdown) Rowland and Mayrene Baldwin. He grew up on the family farm on Flat Creek near Star City, Missouri and received his education at the Sparks School. At the age of 29, he and his parents went to California to work in the fruit harvest. They moved back to Missouri to retire on the family farm in the 70's. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Barry Co. Advertiser Sept. 9, 2009 Phyllis Long |
| LANSDOWN, Marjorie (McNEILL) | Aug. 13, 1909 | Oct. 29, 1987 | SSW: Jackie and Herman - Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: Daughter of Rufus McNeill and Tela Bennett. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Census Phyllis Long |
| LECOMPTE, Daisie Mae (BURRIS) (GREEK) | Aug. 12, 1904 | Oct. 22, 1993 | Inscription: "Beloved Mother" - Research Note: Daughter of Isaac Newton Burris and Mary Mae Bouyear. Wife of James Robert Greek. James Greek married Daisy Burris on Apr. 22, 1922 in Neosho, Newton Co., MO. James is buried in Sparks Cemetery. She married Russell Lecompte in 1958. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long |
| LEDBETTER, Amos Riley | July 8, 1896 Carroll Co., AR |
May 7, 1986 | SSW: Emma F. - Inscription: "Married Nov. 25, 1925" - Research Note: Son of Beverly Washington Ledbetter and Amanda Jane Clifton. Amos Ledbetter, age 19, first married Edna Blanche Haynes, age 17, on Nov. 24, 1915 in Carroll Co., AR. Amos Ledbetter, age 29, second married Emma Frances Spitler, age 19, on Nov. 25, 1925 in Muskogee, OK. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased AR Marriage Index OK Marriage Index Census Phyllis Long |
| LEDBETTER, Donnie Lee | July 5, 1959 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
July 5, 1959 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Charles Henry Ledbetter and Betty Lou Nickle. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| LEDBETTER, Emma Frances (SPITLER) | Oct. 16, 1906 Wayne Co., IL |
Dec. 11, 1986 Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Amos R. - Inscription: "Married Nov. 25, 1925" - Research Note: Her maiden name was given on her son's death certificate. Daughter of William Clarence Spitler and Lillie Henrietta Penrod. Amos Ledbetter, age 29, second married Emma Frances Spitler, age 19, on Nov. 25, 1925 in Muskogee, OK. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Census OK Marriage Index Phyllis Long |
| LEDBETTER, Henry Lee | Oct. 22, 1931 Stone Co., MO |
Oct. 14, 1947 Mercy Hosp., Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO |
Research Note: Henry's cause of death was rheumatic heart disease according to his death certificate. His usual address was Cassville, MO. and his father was Amos Riley Ledbetter, born Carroll Co., AR, and his mother was Emma Frances Spitler, born Wayne Co., IL. The informant was the father. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| LEWIS, Reuben | 1849 TX |
May 13, 1915 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Joel H. Lewis and Catherine Lavina McCarty. His death certificate names Joe Lewis as his father. His death was caused from acute softening of the brain. According to census records he would have been born about 1852 or 3. - May 20, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Reuben Lewis, a well known citizen of the Cross Hollows locality, died Thursday of softening of the brain, following an illness of about six weeks. Mr. Lewis was born in Texas, was about 67 years of age and had lived in Barry County for more than thirty years. He was a splendid citizen. He leaves a widow and two children, a son, Robert Lewis of California, and a daughter, Ada Porter of Sunnyside, Wash. Mrs. Lewis is a sister of B. R. Truhite north of Cassville. The funeral was held Friday and the body laid to rest in the Sparks Cemetery. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Brown of the Baptist Church of which the deceased was a devoted member. - 1880 Census, McDonald Twp, Barry Co., MO - Reuben Lewis, age 26, born TX; Sarah Lewis, age 30, born MO; James Wilson, stepson, age 14, born AR; Martha Wilson, age 9, stepdaughter, born AR. - Sarah was first married to M. M. Wilson. - Researchers say his first wife was Helen Ellen Petree who would be the mother of his daughter Ada Porter. Reuben Lewis married Sarah King on May 26, 1878 in Crawford Co., AR. Reuben Lewis married Sarah J. Truhitt on Apr. 18, 1882 in Crawford Co., AR. - Another Photo | Online Newspapers Death Certificate Patricia Anderson LoVella Truhitt Moore Photo Don Warner - Deceased Census AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long |
| LINN, James Hughie | Sept. 24, 1916 Monett, Lawrence Co., MO |
May 30, 1918 Lawrence Co., MO |
Inscription: "Son of O. L. and S. J. Linn" - Research Note: Son of Omer Linn and Sarah Mitchell, both born Barry Co., MO. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| LINN, Omer Lawrence | Aug. 21, 1890 | Nov. 26, 1976 | SSW: Sarah Jane - Research Note: Son of Hugh Linn and Sarah Adeliza Provene. Omer Linn, age 20, married Sarah Mitchell, age 21, on May 24, 1911 in Barry Co., MO. H. Linn, father of Omer, gave consent. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long |
| LINN, Sarah Jane (MITCHELL) | Sept. 27, 1889 | No Date | SSW: Omer L. - Research Note: Daughter of James M. Mitchell and Martha Ann Truhitt listed on this page. - June 1, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Licensed to Wed: Omer Linn, 20, Purdy and Sarah Mitchell, 20, Purdy - Omer Linn, age 20, married Sarah Mitchell, age 21, on May 24, 1911 in Barry Co., MO. H. Linn, father of Omer, gave consent. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Online Newspapers MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long |
| LONG, John David | Apr. 17, 1893 | July 7, 1937 | Inscription: "Gone But Not Forgotten" - Research Note: His father was John Dake Long and his mother was Martha Jane Dennis. John D. Long, age 18, married Myrtle Henson, age 18, on Feb. 11, 1912 in Barry Co., MO. J. D. Long, father of John David, gave consent. By 1930 census, Myrtle is married to Earl Patton. Apparently divorced from John David Long. John Dake and Lavina (Bellah) Long were his grandparents. - Cassville Democrat, July 1937 - John David Long of Cassville was born April 17th 1893, departed this life on July 7th 1937, at the age of 44 years, two months and 10 days. He leaves to mourn his going his beloved wife, (his wife was Vera Emily (Dilbeck) (Mills) (Long) Carnnahan, buried at Sparks Cemetery under Carnnahan.) one daughter, Pauline Robbins, two step daughters, Delora Gurley of Kansas City and Ruth Meadows of Pampa, Texas; nine sisters and three brothers; Samantha Hampton of Webb City, Kizzey Corley of Pierce City, Maudy Johnson of Havanna, KS, Lettie Sullivan of Cassville, Mamie Fare of Jenkins, Curtis Long of Rocky Comfort, Wesley of Cassville, Harbey Long of Cassville, and three sisters unable to come; Cora Armstrong, Alice Means, Pretty Garrute and other relatives and a host of friends. He professed a hope in Christ and united with the Merl's Chapel Free Will Baptist church about three years ago. Funeral services were conducted at the church by the pastor, Eld. O. T. Allred. The body was laid to rest in the Sparks Cemetery under the direction of Horine-Culver undertakers. | Family Note Donna Cooper Online Obit Census Phyllis Long Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| MALONEY, Connie Fern | June 9, 1952 Wheaton Hosp., Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
June 22, 1952 Wheaton Hosp., Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate has Connie spelled Conny and not Connie as the stone has it. She was a premature infant who lived 13 days. Lloyd Maloney was her father and Wanda Moudy was her mother. Her usual address was Butterfield, MO. Lloyd Maloney, Butterfield, MO, was the informant. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| MALONEY, Lloyd Earnest | Dec. 30, 1933 Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 20, 2018 Modesto, CA |
SSW: Wanda E. - Inscription: "Married Sept. 15, 1951" - Research Note: He was the son of the late Arthur and Hattie (Farrington) Maloney. He was united in marriage on September 15, 1951 in Exeter, Missouri to Wanda Eileen Moudy. He retired from the Ford Motor Company in Kansas City, Missouri and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by one daughter: Connie Fern, his parents: Arthur and Hattie and 2 sisters: Beulah Jones and Helen Bacon, 5 brothers: Ray, Hollis, Albert, Arthur Jr, Estell (Shorty) and one half-brother Harold Quick. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| MALONEY, Wanda Eileen (MOUDY) | Mar. 17, 1934 | No Date | SSW: Lloyd E. - Inscription: "Married Sept. 15, 1951" - Research Note: Daughter of Leslie Monroe Moudy and Lora Ellen Hemphill. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Census Phyllis Long |
| MARBUT, Jackie Scott | Sept. 13, 1952 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 13, 1952 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Asleep in Jesus" - Research Note: According to his death certificate he lived 40 minutes. His father was Raymond J. Marbut and his mother was Ruby Emaline Smith. His usual address was Wheatridge, Colorado. Raymond J. Marbut, Wheatridge, Co., was the informant. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| MARBUT, Neva Marie (JACKSON) | Feb. 13, 1899 | Aug. 31, 1977 | SSW: Raymond Guy - Research Note: Daughter of John Columbus Jackson and Flora Alice Ragsdale, buried at Sparks Cemetery. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Census Phyllis Long |
| MARBUT, Paul Richard | Mar. 29, 1925 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
June 2, 1942 Cassville, Flat Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Paul Richard Marbut's death certificate reads that he was a milk hauler. His father was Raymond Marbut, born Barry Co., MO, and his mother was Neva Jackson, born Barry Co., MO. The cause of death was a broken neck, due to a car accident. He was single and his usual address was Cassville, MO. Raymond Marbut, Purdy, MO, was the informant. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| MARBUT, Raymond Guy | Oct. 23, 1891 | July 9, 1971 | SSW: Neva Marie - Research Note: Son of Jacob Monroe Marbut and Alta Florence Smith buried at Monett IOOF Cemetery. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Census Phyllis Long |
| MARBUT, Raymond Jackson "Jack" | May 5, 1921 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 12, 2003 NW Medical Center, Springdale, AR |
Research Note: He was the son of Raymond G. and Neva (Jackson) Marbut. He was a 1950 graduate of the University of Arkansas, with a degree in engineering. He was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II and was retired from Rockwell International after 35 years. He married Ruby Smith on June 13, 1942. He was preceded in death by one son, Jackie Marbut; and one brother, Paul Marbut. Photo of stone at findagrave.com. | Sisco Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| MARBUT, Ruby Emmaline (SMITH) | Dec. 31, 1923 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 4, 2013 AR |
Research Note: She was a daughter of Thurman Oliver and Lula Anne (Oakes) Smith. Ruby was married to Raymond Jackson Marbut, who preceded her April 12, 2003. Ruby was also preceded by one son, Jackie Scott Marbut, who died shortly after birth. Also proceeding Ruby were her two brothers, J. D. Smith, Donald Smith, her three sisters Beatrix Smith, Fontella Bennett, and Faye Edwards. Ruby was a resident of Springdale, Ark. Ruby's love for floral work, making jewelry, and traveling was only exceeded by her love for family and friends. Photo of stone at findagrave.com. | Sisco Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| MARKEY, Mearl S. | Jan. 20, 1911 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 23, 1911 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of Gilbert Markey, born Clay Center, KS, and Euna Flaherty, born Butterfield, MO, according to his death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| MARLOW, A. L. | June 5, 1866 | Aug. 21, 1894 | Inscription: "A. L. Dau. of J. M. and R. C." - Research Note: Daughter of John M. Marlow and Rachel Caroline Hill. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Note Phyllis Long |
| MARLOW, John Marcus | Oct. 24, 1818 NC |
Nov. 22, 1880 | Research Note: His wife was Rachel Caroline Hill. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Census Phyllis Long |
| MARLOW, Pearl (MISENHELTER) | Mar. 20, 1876 | July 6, 1905 | Inscription: "Wife of E. Marlow - Aged 29 Y. 4 M. 16 D." - Research Note: Wife of Elijah Marlow. Daughter of Aaron and Elizabeth Misenhelter. - July 15, 1905, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Shady Grove News Items: We were sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Pearl Marlow of Sparks district. Her many friends in this district will miss her. - Card of Thanks: I take this method of extending my heartfelt thanks to my friend and neighbors for the many express of sympathy and acts of kindness during the sickness and death of my wife. E. Marlow. - Elijah was the son of John M. Marlow and Rachel C. Hill. He died in 1938 and is buried at GAR Cemetery, Miami, Ottawa Co., OK. Elijah Marlow married Pearl Misenhelter on Dec. 25, 1891 in Lexington, Lafayette Co., MO. - Photo of Elijah and Pearl - Photo of Elijah | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Online Newspapers Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| MARLOW, Rachel Caroline (HILL) | Sept. 15, 1825 GA |
Aug. 27, 1907 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "R. C. Wife of J. M." Research Note: The stone has her birth date as Sept. 15, 1825 and not Oct. 1825. Wife of John M. Marlow. J. M. Marlow married Rachel C. Hill on Jan. 19, 1845 in Lumpkin Co., GA. - August 31, 1907, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Mrs. Rachel C. Marlow Dead: Mrs. Rachel Caroline Marlow after a long illness of cancer of face and general debility, died Tuesday morning, at her home in McDonald Township, 6 miles out on the Springfield road, aged nearly 82 years. She was the widow of the late John M. Marlow who died in 1880. Mrs. Marlow was born Oct. 1825 in Georgia where she was raised and married. They came west and stopped in Gasconade County, MO, thence to Newton County, MO, and from there to Worth County and in 1869, they moved to Washington County, Ark., and in 1873, they moved to Barry County, MO, and located on the farm, where they both lived and died. There had been eleven children born of this marriage, five of whom are living. They are Mrs. Mary Boyer, Elijah Marlow, Mrs. Barbara McGlasson and John Marlow of near this city, and Joel Marlow of Hartford, Kan. Mrs. Marlow had been a consistent member of the Christian Church for about sixty years, and died in that faith. She was a good mother, citizen and neighbor and enjoyed the respect of all her acquaintances. Rev. E. A. Frost of the Christian Church conducted funeral services at he Sparks School house, Wednesday morning, after which the remains were laid to rest, beside her husband. To relatives of Mrs. Marlow, the Democrat joins in extending sympathy. | Online Newspapers GA Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| MARTIN, William Marion | June 29,1840 OH |
May 12, 1911 Mineral Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "WM. M. MARTIN CO C 34 OHIO INF." - Research Note: William's death certificate reads that he was a school teacher, married, farmer, and that the cause of his death was Bright's disease. Peyton Martin, born VA, was his father and Mary Calender, born VA, was his mother. He was age 70 years, 11 months and 9 days old when he died. It reads that he was born June 3, 1840 and not June 29, 1840 as the stone reads. A. Z. Martin, Cassville, MO, was the informant. His wife was Margaret Houser. Civil War Veteran. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Donna Cooper Census Phyllis Long |
| MARTINEZ, Hilagrosa | 2004 | 2004 | Research Note: Temporary Marker | Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| MATHIS, Charles | Apr. 3, 1885 McDowell, MO |
Dec. 21, 1965 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Laura - Research Note: Son of Joseph V. Mathis and Mary Brown. Max Mathis of Pittsburg, KS was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| MATHIS, Ethel M. | June 20, 1892 MO |
Aug. 15, 1892 MO |
Inscription: "Ethel M. Dau. of J. V. and M. S. Mathis" - Research Note: Dau. of Joseph V. and Mary Susan (Brown) Mathis Source: Cemetery Book, by Joan Kunkel Vol. 4, p. 37 | Note Frances Albert Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| MATHIS, Joseph V. | Feb. 14, 1850 IL |
Sept. 18, 1918 McDowell, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Mary Susan - Research Note: Husband to: Mary Susan (Brown) Jackson. His death certificate reads that his name was J. V. Mathis. His parents names aren't given on the document. Online Newspapers have his name as Joe B. Mathis. The stone and obit have it as Joseph V. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Sept. 26, 1918 - Joe B. Mathis died suddenly at his home at McDowell Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 18, of heart trouble, at the age of 70 years. A few minutes before death he was laughing and talking. He had been bothered with heart trouble along for sometime but lately had apparently in good health and had been feeling well. The funereal was held Thursday and interment made in the Sparks cemetery. Mrs. Mathis died about one year ago. He leaves three sons, James, Charles and Claud and one daughter, Mrs. Bell Robertson, wife of Dr. Robertson, Frank Jackson of Fairview, Ed and John Jackson of McDowell and Mrs. Lou Griffith of Cassville and Mrs. Mollie Henley, wife of Bob Henley, of Newton, Kansas are step children of the deceased. Mr. Mathis was a good citizen and neighbor and had lived in that community for many years. - Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, Jan. 18, 1900 - McDowell News: Joe Mathis and R. E. Burkhart have set their sawmill on Flat Creek on R. E. Burkhart's farm and are doing a rousing business. | Death Certificate Frances Albert Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| MATHIS, Laura (LUTTRELL) | May 23, 1902 MO |
Nov. 9, 1942 McDowell, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Charles - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that William G. Luttrell, born KY, was her father, and that Ollie Biggs, born MO was her mother. She had lived all her life in Barry County. The cause of death was cancer of the colon. Charles Mathis, Wesner?, MO, was the informant. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Donna Cooper Census Phyllis Long |
| MATHIS, Mary Susan (BROWN) (JACKSON) | Jan. 25, 1849 MO |
June 24, 1917 McDowell, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Joseph V. - Research Note: Mary S. Brown first married John Houston Jackson on Jan. 23, 1868 in Barry Co., MO, after his death she married Joseph V. Mathis. Donna's Note: Her death certificate reads that her father was Marion Brown, born MO. Her mother's name was unknown to the informant, S. J. Robertson of McDowell, MO. She fell over dead the certificate reads. - June 30, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Mrs. Mary Mathis Drops Dead at McDowell, aged 64 years and 5 Months - The powerful blow of death invaded a happy home and carried away the light of the household, where the children delighted to assemble and the with mother, now they are deprived of that pleasant opportunity and will be for a time, but their association at some future there can be bad, after the initiation of death and passage to that bright an better land. Is it worth the effort to again be with your mother, whom you lived and cherished, in that happy land, far, far away, where saints eternally dwell. If you loved her you will evidently make the effort to meet her in that land of pure delight. Miss Mary Brown was born in Barry County, Jan. 25, 1853, and was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Abe Brown, who lived in McDonald township. She dropped dead at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bell Robberson in McDowell, where she has gone to get some drinking water, at about 6 p.m., Sunday, evening June 24, age 64 years and 5 months. She was converted at the age of 26 years and united with the Christian Church and had lived a zealous and Christian life all these years. This is a splendid example for her loved ones left on earth to follow in order to secure passage to that Heavenly city, where she is now abiding. In her early life she and Houston Jackson were married and five children were born of this marriage, who are: Mrs. Lou Griffith, Cassville; Edward and John Jackson, McDowell; Frank Jackson, Fairview; and Mrs. Mollie Henley, Newton, Kans. Mr. Jackson died about 1880. In 1884, she and Joseph Mathis were married and the following children were born of this marriage: Jas. Matthis and Mrs. Noah Williams, Kansas City; Mrs. Belle Robberson; Chas. and Claud Matthis of McDowell. They were all present at the funeral excepting Mrs. Mollie Henley of Newton, Kans., who is converging? from an operation for apprentices. Mrs. Hutchens had a short service at the family home and then the remains were conveyed to the Sparks School house where Rev. Francis Goodnight delivered a good funeral sermon, pointing the way to the loved ones left on earth to reserve in order to meet their mother in that Holy City. There was a large crowd of sorrowing relatives and neighbors present, attesting to the splendid qualities of the descendant and the high respect and esteem in whish she was held. Her sister, Mrs. Belle Hudson of Everton, aged 79 years, attended the funeral. She is the last one of the family. Mrs. Matthis was a half sister of the late D. P. Pharis, a well known citizen of this city during life. Mrs. Helen Hobbs, Chas. and Jennie Ray and daughter Bessie attended the funeral of their aunt, Monday at the Sparks school house. | Family Death Certificate Frances Albert Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| MATHIS, Virginia L. | June 2, 1925 | June 2, 1925 | No Data | Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| MAY, Merritt Young | May 9, 1864 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
May 15, 1941 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Silas May and Martha Ferguson. His third wife was Grace and she was the informant on the death certificate. - Merritt Y. May married Sarah Ann Boley on May 16, 1886 in Barry Co., MO. Silas May, father of Merritt, gave consent. Merritt Y. May married Mary Emma Wakefield on Oct. 8, 1908 in Newton Co., MO. Mary is divorced in the 1930 census. Merritt May married Grace Lane on May 25, 1926 in Galena, Stone Co., MO. Grace first married Grace Wilson Lane. Second married Merritt Y. May and third married Earl Douglas George. | Death Certificate Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| MCGLASSON, Barbara Jean (MARLOW) | Aug. 16, 1860 Worth Co., MO |
Mar. 8, 1941 Rt. Cassville, McDonald Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that John Marcus Marlow, born KY, was her father and Rachel C. Hill, born KY, her mother. James McGlasson was her husband's name and she was a widow. She was age 80 years, 6 months and 12 days old when she died. Barbara J. Marlow married James McGlasson on Nov. 13, 1881 in Barry Co., MO. James died in 1927 and is buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Chautauqua Co., KS. - March 28, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Oak Ridge News: The homes of James McGlasson and Riley Brown are quarantined. They have scarlet fever. Mr. Brown's little girl Bessie, who has been very bad off is better and Mr. McGlasson's grandchild, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Anderson, who has been very sick at his house is better. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| MCGLASSON, Evard | Feb. 18, 1900 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 25, 1964 Osteopathic Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Culver Funeral Home records state that James McGlasson was his father and that Barbara Marlow was his mother. He was a carpenter. His closest relative was Mrs. John Riddle, Monett, MO, and the order was given by Mrs. Gladys Thomas, Cassville, MO. Mrs. John Riddle of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Culver Funeral Home, V. 11, P.8, By Ted Roller Donna Cooper Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| MCGUIRE, Bertha | Apr. 13, 1903 | Jan. 28, 1905 | No Data - Top of Stone | Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| MCGUIRE, Carl | Feb. 26, 1915 Barry Co., MO |
May 30, 1915 Flat Creek, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Child of Cordelia McGuire born Aurora, MO. Cause of death was pneumonia. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| MCGUIRE, Eli J. | July 25, 1842 TN |
Jan. 28, 1902 | Inscription: "PVT CO G 1 ARK CAV" - Research Note: Civil War Veteran. Enlisted in the Union Army on Nov. 18, 1862 at Carroll Co., AR. Age 20. Private, Co. G, AR 1st Cav. Regiment. He applied for his pension on Aug. 26, 1885. Martha applied on Mar. 11, 1902. - Son of Thomas McGuire and Mary "Polly" Summons. His first wife was Elizabeth G. Williams. Eli J. McGuire second married Martha J. Perkins on Oct. 4, 1888 in Barry Co., MO. Martha (Perkins) McGuire, age 28, second married William Faulkner on Dec. 7, 1902 in Barry Co., MO. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased MO Marriage Records Census Civil War Records Phyllis Long |
| MCGUIRE, James Henry | Nov. 2, 1864 | Dec. 17, 1947 McDowell, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Nancy E. and Vernie L. - Research Note: His death certificate reads that Eli McGuire was his father and that Elizabeth Williams was his mother. He was married, Nancy McGuire is listed as his wife's name. His birth date is given as Nov. 1, 1864 and not Nov. 2, 1864 as the stone reads. The cause of death was a cerebral hemorrhage. He was age 83 years, 1 month and 18 days old when he died. Bennett and Wormington were the undertakers. Mrs. Nancy McGuire, Purdy, MO, was the informant. - July 17, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - High Point News: The lighting struck J. H. McGuire's barn last week, doing some damage. - November 26, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - High Point News: J. H. McGuire is recovering from a broken collar bone and one or two broken ribs. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| MCGUIRE, Nancy Elizabeth (PERKINS) | Oct. 1, 1873 Jamestown, IN |
Apr. 6, 1948 McDonald Twp., Barry Co., MO |
SSW: James H. and Vernie L. - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that her name was spelled Nancey and not Nancy as the stone reads. James McGuire, deceased, was her husband's name. She was a widow and was widowed two times. James Kelley Perkins, was her father's name, born OH, and her mother was given as Martha Jane Netherton, born MO. Influenza was the cause of death. Mrs. Floyd McCracken, Purdy, MO, was the informant. - James H. McGuire married Nancy E. Perkins on Nov. 18, 1894 in Barry Co., MO. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Donna Cooper MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| MCGUIRE, Thomas E. | July 7, 1873 | Dec. 16, 1891 | Research Note: Son of Eli J. McGuire and Elizabeth Williams. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Census Phyllis Long |
| MCGUIRE, Vernie L. | Aug. 2, 1909 | July 11, 1988 | SSW: Nancy E. and James H. - Research Note: Son of James Henry McGuire and Nancy Elizabeth Perkins. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Census Phyllis Long |
| MCMANUS, Anita Gail (DAY) | May 15, 1958 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 6, 2016 Cox Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Wallace Walter Day and Clistine (Smith) (Day) Bartkoski. She was united in marriage to Charles Elmer McManus. Preceding her in death was her father. Anita received her education at Exeter, Wheaton and then California. For several years she was custodian for Cassville schools. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| MCMANUS, Larry Wayne | Aug. 20, 1985 Rogers, Benton Co., AR |
May 7, 2003 NW Medical Center Springdale, Washington Co., AR |
Research Note: Temporary marker is nearly unreadable. Son of Bill and Cindy (Miller) McManus. | Monett Times May 12, 2003 Mary Homesley Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| MCMILLAN, Peter | Oct. 16, 1823 Kilmallie Parish, Fort William, Inverness,Scotland |
Jan. 15, 1910 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Father of Esther Jane (McMillan) Writer. Son of Samuel McMillan and Edith. Husband of Esther Suter. Esther may have died in 1901 in NJ. - Article published in The Scottish American History Club Newsletter - The Western British American, a newspaper once published in Chicago reported on April 16, 1898, that Peter MacMillan was visiting Chicago. Capt. MacMillan, the story says, is a Scotchman, 73 years of age who has given his life to mechanical work. MacMillan had joined the British Navy when he was 17 and spent ten years at different posts around the world. When Sumpter was fired on he was working in a machine shop in Edinburgh. He threw up his position and started at once for the United States, where he obtained a position in the navy yard at Philadelphia. It was under his direction that the first ironclad in the United States Navy was fitted out. - Mexico Ledger, Mexico, MO, Feb. 14, 1907 - MISSOURI MAN AFTER $5,000,000 - Capt. Peter McMillan, of Pierce City Wishes Damages from Patent He Alleges is His - Capt. Peter McMillan, aged 83, of Pierce City, MO, is in Washington, and has introduced in Congress through Representative Cassius Shartel a bill whereby he hopes to recover at least $5,000,000 from what he claims is an infringement on his patent dovetailed kept for the assembly of armor plate. The secretary of the treasury is asked to pay him this sum. Believing that all war vessels built in the last nine years for the United States, Russia, and Japan bear his patent illegally on their turrets or elsewhere Capt. McMillan intends to sue the United States Steel corporation wherein Carnegie is a prominent figure; Schwab's Bethlehem Steel company, the Union Iron Works of San Francisco, the Newport Shipbuilding company, the Wm. H. Cramp and Sons Shipbuilding company of Philadelphia, and the New York Shipbuilding company of Camden, NJ. While the total sum involved in the proposed suite would amount to some $200,000,000, the captain would be satisfied to retire from the fray with $5,000,000. The chief of the bureau of ordinance in a letter to Capt. McMillan contends that dovetail keys at the joints of armor plates were known before he secured his patent in 1897. - Cassville Republican, Sept. 12, 1907 - Capt. Peter McMillan left Sunday for Cassville for a short period of rest and quiet. Capt. McMillan has been in poor health for some time and said he wanted to get to the hills and have some rest before renewing his fight with Uncle Sam. Pierce City Leader - Cassville Republican, Jan. 27, 1910 - Capt. Peter McMillan passed from This life Jan. 15, 1910 at the home of his daughter Mrs. Charles M. Writer at Cross Hollows, near Cassville. Mr. McMillan was about 86 years of age. He was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church and his neighbors say of him that he was a noble character and one of the county's representative citizens. He had lived in this county for several years and for some time had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. C. M. Writer. | Headstone Gerri Becher Shirley Writer Chang Photo Don Warner - Deceased Newspapers Obit Phyllis Long |
| MCNEIL, Artelia "Tela" (BENNETT) | Aug. 10, 1890 MO |
July 5, 1958 King's Prairie Twp., Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Rufus and Glen - Research Note: Her death certificate gives her birth date as Aug. 10, 1886 and not 1890 as the stone reads. Her father was John Bennett and her mother Samantha Fly. Her usual address was Verona, MO and she was a widow, and widowed two times. Mrs. Vena Lowery, Purdy, MO, was the informant. Her husband was Rufus McNeil. Rufus McNeill married Tela Bennett on Nov. 1, 1908 in Barry Co., MO. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Donna Cooper MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| MCNEIL, Glen Lloyd | Feb. 6, 1911 Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 14, 1971 Barry Co. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Tela and Rufus - Research Note: Son of Rufus McNeil and Telia (Bennett) McNeill: Grandson of Samantha Fly and John H. Bennett: Great grandson of Elisha Brown Fly and Rebecca Ann Marbut. Never married. Mrs. Gladys Barnett of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Ted and Iva Roller Culver's Funeral Home Records V. 14, P. 97 Gerald Haddock Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| MCNEIL, Rufus | Jan. 1, 1877 Green Forest, Carroll Co., AR |
Jan. 25, 1939 McDonald Twp., Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Glen and Tela - Research Note: His death certificate reads that he was married, and that Tela McNeil was his wife's name. He was age 62 years and 24 days old when he died. Logue McNeil, born AL, was his father's name and his mother's name was listed as unknown by the informant, Lester McNeil, Verona, MO. - Son of George Logue McNeill and Charity C. Shipman. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Donna Cooper SS Claims Index Phyllis Long |
| MEAD, Oliver | Sept. 9, 1925 Diamond, Newton Co., MO |
June 18, 2010 MO Vet. Home, Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: Purdy, MO resident. Son of Ben and Lula (Sherman) Mead. He was united in marriage to Rosalie Pennel February 15, 1986. Oliver was an Army Veteran and member of the VFW Monett Post 4207. He retired as a roofing contractor. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| MINNIX, Charles Edwin | Dec. 18, 1936 Rural Cassville, McDonald Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 18, 1936 Rural Cassville, McDonald Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Homemade Stone - His death certificate reads that George William Minnix, born Schuyler Co., MO, was the father and Viola Virgil Dale, born Putman Co., MO, was the mother. Residence is given as Purdy, but birth place is given as Cassville. This was a stillborn child and was buried Dec. 18, 1936. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| MISENHELTER, Grover | June 20, 1887 | June 9, 1888 | Inscription: "Son of A. and M. Misenhelter" - Research Note: Son of Aaron Misenhelter and Mary Hall. - Another Photo | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Note Phyllis Long |
| MISENHELTER, Leslie | Apr. 23, 1874 | Apr. 2, 1891 | Inscription: "Son of A. L. Misenhelter" - Research Note: Son of Aaron and Elizabeth Misenhelter. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Note Phyllis Long |
| MITCHELL, James M. | Mar. 21, 1865 McDowell, Barry Co. MO |
Apr. 23, 1956 Purdy, Barry Co, MO |
Inscription: "Gone To Rest" - Research Note: Son of James D. Mitchell and Mary (Jackson) Mitchell. Husband of Martha Ann Truhitt (died 1890 also buried at Sparks by Truhitt family). Father of Lilly Bell (Ernest Land), Mary E. (James C. Patton), and Sara (Omer Linn). | Death Certificate Mary Leyba Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| MITCHELL, Lorene Martha | Oct. 20, 1912 Mineral Twp., Barry co., MO |
Oct. 29, 1912 Mineral Twp., Barry co., MO |
Inscription: "Dau. T. J. and F. M. Mitchell" - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that her father was Thomas Jacob Mitchell, born Bates Co., MO, and her mother was Flossie Davis, born Barry Co., MO. Her name is spelled Lorine on the death certificate. G. O. Davis, Cassville, MO, was the informant. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| MITCHELL, Martha Ann (TRUHITTE) | Dec. 12, 1866 Crawford, AR |
Jan. 18, 1890 McDowell, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: The stone reads Jan. 18, 1890 and not the 16th as posted. Also it appears to read Dec. 12, 1866 and not the 22nd as posted. Martha Ann was the daughter of Rev. William L. Truhitt (also Trewhitt and Truhite) and Martha Ann (West) Truhitt. She was the sister of Benjamin Truhitt and Elizabeth "Liz" Reynolds. Martha Ann was the wife of James M. Mitchell and the mother of Lilly Bell (Ernest Land), Mary E. (James Patton) and Sarah (Omer Linn). Martha Ann died in 1890 from burns suffered when her dress caught on fire in the fireplace. Lilly was 7 years of age, Mary was 2 years of age and Sarah was a baby. With the help of Martha Ann's family, widower James Mitchell raised his daughters not remarrying until 40 years after Martha Ann's death. James Mitchell and one daughter Mary and husband James C. Patton are also buried in Sparks Cemetery. | Genealogy Web Site, Cassville Republican March 1955 story regarding Jim Mitchell 90th Birthday Mary Leyba Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| MITCHELL, Thomas Jacob | Dec. 20, 1876 Bates Co., MO |
Oct. 29, 1916 Flat Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate reads that his father was James Mitchell. His mother's name was unknown to the informant, W. N. Harbin?, Cassville, MO. He was a farmer and the cause of death was TB. Oct. 27, 1916 was given as the death date and not the 29th as the stone reads. - Thomas Jacob Mitchell married Flossie Davis on Nov. 7, 1909 in Barry Co., MO. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Donna Cooper MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| MOORE, Flossie Q. | Sept. 4, 1908 | Apr. 15, 1980 | Research Note: | Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| MOORE, Mary Grace (PRYOR) | May 9, 1947 Miami, Ottawa Co., OK |
Dec. 20, 2015 At Home, Kansas City, Johnson Co., KS |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Olon and Geneva (Porter) Pryor. On February 28, 1981, in Kansas City, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Robert "Danny" Moore, who preceded her in death June 16, 2004. Also preceding her in death were her parents. Mary was employed for United Van Lines. Her choice of faith was Jehovah's Witnesses. Photo of stone at findagrave.com. SSW: Robert Danny | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| MOORE Robert "Danny" | June 13, 1936 | June 16, 2004 | Research Note: His wife was Mary Grace Pryor. Photo of stone at findagrave.com. SSW: Mary Grace | Note Phyllis Long |
| MORGAN, Richard F. | Apr. 15, 1871 | Jan. 10, 1940 | SSW: Rosa B. - Research Note: Son of Joshua Gabriel Morgan and Lucinda Rose. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Census Phyllis Long |
| MORGAN, Rosa B. (NICHOLS) (GALYEN) | Feb. 24, 1879 AR |
Nov. 28, 1965 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Richard F. - Research Note: Daughter of George W. Nichols and Amelia Jane Carr. Luther Wierman of Jenkins, MO was the informant on the death certificate. She second married James E. Galyen. Richard F. Morgan married Rosa Nichols on Dec. 15, 1898 in McDonald Co., MO. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| MORTON, Esther L. (PETLITZER) (McCONNELL) | Nov. 7, 1933 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 27, 2017 Oak Pointe Homes, Carthage, Jasper Co., MO |
Inscription: "Married Dec. 31, 1959" - Research Note: She was the daughter of the late Walter and Anna (Schad) Petlitzer. She was united in marriage in 1959 to Jack Morton; he preceded her in death in 1977, she later met and was united in marriage in 1982 to Charles McConnell; he preceded her in death in 1994. She was also preceded in death by her son Hughey Jay Morton in 1984, and three brothers. She was a 1951 graduate of Purdy High School, where she was a varsity athlete. She was a mother, grandmother, and a hard worker up until the day she retired. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Don Warner |
| MORTON, Flossie Myrtle (DILBECK) | Aug. 24, 1885 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
May 24, 1967 Walker, Vernon Co., MO |
SSW: Hugh P. - Inscription: "Married Aug. 6, 1906" - Research Note: Culver Funeral Home records read that George Washington Dilbeck was her father and that Martha Emily (Bandy) Dilbeck was her mother's name. Her husband's name is given as Hugh Parkham Morton, deceased. Virgil Morton, son, was her closest relative. Cause of death listed as apparent natural causes. She was walking along the roadside between home and neighbors home and was found by a highway department workman. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Culver Funeral Home, V. 12, P. 109, by Ted Roller Donna Cooper Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| MORTON, Hugh Parkham | Dec. 29, 1885 Prairie Grove, Washington Co., AR |
Mar. 19, 1962 At Home, Walker, Vernon Co., MO |
SSW: Myrtle - Inscription: "Married Aug. 6, 1906" - Research Note: Culver Funeral Home records have that William Morton was his father and Agnes Tollett his mother's name. He was married and Myrtle Dilbeck Morton was his wife. His address was Walker, MO. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Culver Funeral Home, V. 10, P. 14, by Ted Roller Donna Cooper Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| MORTON, Hughey Jay | Sept. 6, 1961 | Oct. 27, 1984 | Inscription: "Son of Jack And Esther" - Research Note: Son of Jack D. Morton and Esther L. Petlitzer. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Mother's Obit Phyllis Long |
| MORTON, Infant | No Date | Sept. 12, 1908 | Inscription: "Infant Son of J. T. And B. M." | Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| MORTON, Jack D. | Dec. 6, 1931 | June 9, 1977 | SSW: Esther L. - Inscription: "Married Dec. 31, 1959 - Research Note: Son of Virgil Devere Morton and Beatrix May Smith. Jack D. Morton, age 21 from Cassville, Barry Co., MO, first married Virginia Lea Brown, age 18 from Furley, Sedgwick Co., KS, on Apr. 25, 1952 in Benton Co., AR. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Census AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long |
| MORTON, Virgil Devere | Nov. 13, 1908 Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 3, 1995 Seminole Co., OK |
Research Note: Son of Hugh Parkham Morton and Flossie Myrtle Dilbeck. His wife was Beatrix "Trix" May (Smith) (Morton) (Smith) Priest. Buried in Sparks Cemetery under Priest. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Census Phyllis Long |
| MOUDY, Barbara Ann | Feb. 25, 1952 Rural Carthage, Jasper Co., MO |
Mar. 27, 1952 Children's Mercy Hosp., Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Morris Moudy and Elida Killman. Meningitis was the cause of death. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| MOUDY, William Silas | Apr. 27, 1921 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
July 11, 1997 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Inscription: "TEC 5 US ARMY WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Son of Anderson Monroe Moudy and Emma Jane Hazelwood. - PURDY, MO - William S. Moudy, 76, Purdy, died Friday morning, July 11, 1997, at a hospital in Springfield after a sudden illness. Mr. Moudy was born April 27, 1921, in Barry County. He attended the Shady Grove and Butterfield schools. He had worked on his family farm near Purdy and later farmed near Lamar for about six years. He moved to Cassville, where he and his brother owned and operated Moudy Brothers, a television repair service, for several years. He moved to Monett, where he owned Tip Top T.V. Service. He became employed with the Sears Service Department in the late 1960's, retiring in 1983. He moved to Purdy about four years ago. He was an Army veteran of World War II. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Obit SS Claims Index Phyllis Long |
| MYERS, Junior Conway | Feb. 27, 1934 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 8, 1952 Cardwell Hosp., Stella, Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate reads that his father was Troy Myers and his mother Julia Clevenger. It reads that he was born Feb. 14, 1934 and not the 27th as the stone reads. He never married and the cause of death was a ruptured gangrene appendix. Troy Myers, Purdy, MO, was the informant. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| NICKLE, Allie Eunice (DAVIS) | Dec. 23, 1882 Lawrence Co., MO |
July 21, 1961 Osteopathic Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Culver Funeral Home records state that Allie was a daughter of Thomas Baldwin Davis and Emily Jane Terrell. Mrs. Jess Timmons, Cassville, MO, was her closest relative. She was age 78 and lived on North Main Street in Cassville, MO. The cause of death was intestinal obstruction. Mrs. Aubry Bradley of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Allie Davis, age 19, married James Walter Nickle on Feb. 17, 1902 in Barry Co., MO. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Culver Funeral Home, V. 9, P. 110, by Ted Roller Donna Cooper Death Certificate SS Claims Index MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| NICKLE, Bert B. | May 26, 1915 MO |
Dec. 27, 1944 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Helen Frances - Research Note: His death certificate reads that his father was Lawrence Wilson Nickle, born IL, and his mother was Donnie Helen Box, born IL, and he was married. Helen Nickle was listed as his wife's name. It reads that he was born in 1914 and not 1915 as the stone reads. The cause of death was pulmonary tuberculosis. His usual address was Butterfield, MO. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| NICKLE, Chester B. | July 16, 1914 | Jan. 2, 1995 | Inscription: "PFC US ARMY WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Son of James Walter Nickle and Allie Eunice Davis. Chester Nickle married Fern Cattrell on Apr. 15, 1939 in Whatcom Co., MO. Chester Nickle, age 30 married Fern Cattrell Nickle, age 26, on May 8, 1945 in Benton Co., AR. - SS Claims Index for Fern: Born Sept. 24, 1918 and died Mar. 27, 1993. Daughter of Silas J. Cottrell and Bertha F. Ethridge. June 1940: Name listed as FERN COTTRELL NICKLE; Aug. 1952: Name listed as FERN COTTRELL; Dec. 1952: Name listed as FERN MURRIEL JOHNSON; Feb. 1973: Name listed as FERN MURIEL CAMPBELL; 8 Apr. 1993: Name listed as FERN M. CAMPBELL | Photo Don Warner - Deceased AR Marriage Index WA Marriage Index Census SS Claims Index Phyllis Long |
| NICKLE, Donnie Helen (BOX) | Mar. 7, 1880 MO |
May 3, 1952 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Lawrence William - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that her father was John Box and her mother was Mary DePew. William Nickle was her husband's name. The cause of death was a cerebral hemorrhage. Bertha Buchanan, Purdy, MO, was the informant. - Joplin Globe, May 4, 1952 - Long-Time Resident Of Cassville Area Dies - Cassville, Mo., May 3 - Mrs. Donnie H. Nickle, 72 years old, long-time resident of the Cassville district, died at 9:30 o'clock this morning at the home of a son, Erval Nickle of Purdy. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon in the Long church. The Rev. Lewis Doss will officiate and burial will be in Sparks cemetery under direction of the Culver funeral home. Surviving are seven sons, Cleo Nickle of Granby, Walter Nickle and Erval Nickle of Purdy, Lawrence Nickle and Ray Nickle, both of Cassville; both of Cassville; Hershal Nickle of Okmulgee, Okla., and Gene Nickle of Pineville; Bertha Buchanan, a daughter of Purdy, 18 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. - Another Photo | Stone Loretta Vinson LoVella Truhitt Moore Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Obit Phyllis Long |
| NICKLE, Earl E. | Nov. 30, 1891 Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 20, 1942 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Jeneva - Research Note: His death certificate has his name as Nichols and not Nickle as the stone reads. His father is listed as James Wilson Nichols, born IN, and his mother as Hattie Brown, born IN. The cause of death was tuberculosis. He was in the world war and was married. He had lived all his life in Barry County. Jeneva Nichols was his wife, alive and age 56. Mrs. Jeneva Nichols, Butterfield, MO, was the informant. According to his parents marriage record Hattie's maiden name was Jones. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| NICKLE, Hattie Ann (JONES) | Feb. 14, 1858 Girard, IL |
Apr. 3, 1936 Flat Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO |
SSW: James Wilson - Research Note: On Earl's death certificate she is given as the maiden name of Brown which is incorrect. Hattie A. Jones married James W. Nickle on June 7, 1874 in Christian Co., IL. On her death certificate her name is listed as Nichols and her maiden name is given as Jones. Her father was Jim Jones. Her mother's name was not known to the informant. James Nichols was listed as her husband's name. She was widowed. She was age 78 years, 1 month and 18 days old when she died. The cause of death was lobar pneumonia. Lawrence Nichols, Purdy, MO, was the informant. - Cassville Republican, Apr. 9, 1936 - Mrs. Hattie Nickle, widow of the late James Nickle passed away on Friday Apr. 3 at the home of her son Earl Nickle SE of Cassville, one mile, of pneumonia. Mrs. Nickle was 78 years old. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Fairview Baptist Church at Star City conducted by Rev. Moneyhun of Springdale, AR. Burial made in the Sparks Cemetery with the Blankenship funeral service in charge. She was born in Girard, IL Feb. 14, 1858 and departed this life Apr. 3, 1936. She was united in marriage to James W. Nickle June 7, 1884. To them were born ten children, four sons and 6 daughters. One son and 2 daughters preceded her in death. All of the living children except one attended the funeral. She professed faith in Christ about 49 years ago and was a member of the Holiness Church. 4 granddaughters, Elaine Weatherly, Evelyn Edwards, Noveta Nickle, and Dorothy Prier were flower girls. 6 grandsons, Bert Nickle, Harold Edwards, Junior Gautney, Kesser Boyd, Marvin Prier, Gene Nickle acted as pallbearers. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Don Warner - Deceased IL Marriage Index Obit Phyllis Long |
| NICKLE, Helen Frances (BROWN) (COGGIN) | Aug. 26, 1915 | Dec. 12, 1997 | SSW: Bert B. - Research Note: Daughter of William Edward Brown and Bertha Alice Wiseley. She second married Frank Coggin. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased SS Claims Index Phyllis Long |
| NICKLE, Howard | No Date | Aug. 10, 1940 | No Data | Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| NICKLE, James Leonard | Apr. 13, 1929 Rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 21, 2001 Cox Walnut Lawn Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Inscription: "MSGT US AIR FORCE KOREA VIETNAM" - Research Note: James "Nick" Leonard Nickle, 72, son of Earl and Jeneva (Widener) Nickle, was born April 13, 1929, near Purdy. He died Aug. 21, 2001, at Cox Walnut Lawn in Springfield. He retired as a master sergeant after 26 years in the U.S. Air Force as a air traffic controller. He attended Central Missouri State University, graduating in 1978 with a master's degree in sociology. He taught at Drury University at Fort Leonard Wood and Cabool for about 20 years. Mr. Nickle had lived in the Yukon community for more than 20 years. His hobbies included wood carving, playing the guitar, singing and gathering with his family and reminiscing with friends. He was a devoted Kansas City Royals fan and did square dance calling. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are his wife, Shirley; two sons, James D. Nickle of Troy and Mitchell W. Nickle of St. Charles; one stepson, Jerry Reis of Holden; two stepdaughters, Debra Doerfler of Springfield, Ill., and Pam Yoder of Kalamazoo, Mich.; one brother, Doyle Nickle of Cassville; one sister, Pauline Coatney of Cassville; 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services were Aug. 24 at the Evans Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Wesley Wallace officiating. Burial was Aug. 15 at Sparks Cemetery at Butterfield. - James Leonard Nickle, age 49, married Shirley A. Reis, age 44, on Apr. 7, 1979 in Warrensburg, Johnson Co., MO. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Evans Funeral Home SS Claims Index MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| NICKLE, James Walter | July 10, 1879 | Jan. 29, 1926 Purdy, Barry Co. , MO |
Research Note: His death certificate reads that Allie Nickle (Allie Eunice Davis) was his wife. His father was given as James Wilson Nickle, born in IN, and his mother's maiden name as Jones (Harriet Ann Jones), born in Iowa. He was a married farmer. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| NICKLE, James Wilson | June 19, 1852 IN |
May 23, 1933 McDonald Twp., Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Hattie A. - Research Note: James' death certificate reads that he was a son of James Nickle, born IN, and his mother's name was Brown, born NY. The cause of death was nephritis. He was a farmer, married, and age 80 years, 11 months and 4 days old when he died. Lawrence Nickle, Butterfield, MO, was the informant. Son of Henry Wilson Nickle and Ester Brown buried at Horner Cemetery. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Don Warner - Deceased Census Phyllis Long |
| NICKLE, Jeneva (WIDENER) | Mar. 29, 1886 Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO |
June 3, 1945 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Earl E. - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that her father was Leonard Widener, born IL, and her mother was Matilda Rutherford, born IN and Earl Nickle was her husband's name. Acute thrombosis was the cause of death. She was age 59 years, 2 months and 14 days old when she died. Mrs. Lawrence Coatney, Cassville, MO, was the informant. Her death certificate gives her place of burial in Fairview Cemetery on June 7, 1945. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Donna Cooper SS Claims Index Phyllis Long |
| NICKLE, Lawrence W. | May 1, 1877 IL |
Oct. 2, 1951 McDonald Twp., Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Donnie - Research Note: His death certificate reads that James Nickle and Hattie Jones were his parents. Donnie Nickle was his wife's name. The cause of death was uremia. - November 2, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican - High Point News: S. A. Prior and John Blalock and others helped L. W. Nickle move his house Saturday. - Cassville Democrat, Saturday, Feb. 7, 1920 - Butterfield - L. W. Nickle made a business trip to Shell Knob the first of the week. - Another Photo | Stone Loretta Vinson Note LoVella Truhitt Moore Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| NICKLE, Leta Norene | Aug. 17, 1917 | May 17, 1926 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Dau. of J. W. and A. E. Nickle" - "Born to Bloom in Heaven" - Research Note: Here death certificate names Lawrence Nickle, born IL, as her father and her mother's maiden name as Box, born in MO. Her death was caused from burns that occurred from playing in fire. Her death certificate has that the burial was at New Church, but since the stone is located in Sparks she was probably buried in Sparks. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Note LoVella Truhitt Moore Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| NICKLE, Lucy J. | Mar. 19, 1903 | Mar. 26, 1904 | Inscription: "Dau. of J. W. and A. E. Nickle" - Research Note: Daughter of James Walter Nickle and Allie Eunice Davis. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Note Phyllis Long |
| NICKLE, Vinson Lee | Jan. 12, 1922 Barry Co., MO |
June 1, 2008 St. John's Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His stone has his name as Vinson Lee and his obit has it as Vinson Leo. - Vinson Leo Nickle, age 86, of Cassville, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2008, in St. John's Hospital, Cassville. He was born Jan. 12, 1922, in Barry County, and was a son of James Walter and Allie Eunice (Davis) Nickle. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and two brothers. He received his education and farmed in Barry County until he entered the United States Army. After his discharge from the service, he lived in Seattle, Wash., where he built automobile brakes and clutches. Barry County became his home again after his retirement. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Cassville Democrat June 5, 2008 Donna Cooper |
| NORVELL, Barbara A. | Nov. 23, 1936 | No Date | SSW: J. C. "Cliff" - Another Photo | Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| NORVELL, David Linn | Mar. 10, 1960 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Nov. 1, 2004 | Inscription: "SP 4 US ARMY" - Research Note: Son of James Clifford and Barbara Norvell. SS Claims Index: 18 June 1975: Name listed as DAVID LINN NORVELL; 11 Dec. 1995: Name listed as DAVID LINN HALL NORVELL; 10 Nov. 2004: Name listed as DAVID L. HALL NORVELL. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased SS Claims Index Phyllis Long |
| NORVELL, Glen Evie | May 21, 1903 Carthage, Jasper Co., MO |
July 17, 1961 Osteopathic Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Indianola - Research Note: Culver Funeral Home records have that he was a son of Edward Norvell and Della Louise Fultner. He was married and his wife's name was Indianola (McCracken) Norvell. The cause of death was acute circulatory failure. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Culver Funeral Home, V. 9, P. 109, By Ted Roller Donna Cooper Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| NORVELL, Indianola (MCCRACKEN) (BOTTORF) | Feb. 2, 1911 Sequoia Co., OK |
May 28, 1994 MO |
SSW: Glen Evie - Research Note: She first married Glen Evie Norvell and maybe second, Richard Laverne Bottorf. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Note Phyllis Long |
| NORVELL, James Clifford "Cliff" | June 20, 1933 | Apr. 22, 1998 | SSW: Barbara A. - Research Note: Son of Glen E. Norvell and Indianola McCracken. Air Force Veteran. - Another Photo | Photo Don Warner - Deceased SS Claims Index Veteran Burials Census Phyllis Long |
