Sparks Cemetery
AKA Fairview Church
Star City, Barry Co., MO
Surnames O - R
SSW = Shares Stone With
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAKES, Carl Eddie | Oct. 24, 1930 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 12, 2008 St. John's Regional Health, Springfield, Greene Co. MO |
Inscription: "CPL US ARMY KOREA" - Research Note: Carl Eddie Oakes, age 77, of Butterfield, died Oct. 12, 2008, at St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield. He was born Oct. 24, 1930, in Purdy, the son of Ramey and Flossie (Logan) Oakes. He was retired from Tyson Foods in Monett. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 until 1954. He is survived by one sister, Mildred Halstenberg, of Pierce City. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jim and Verdane Oakes. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Cassville Democrat Oct. 23, 2008 Donna Cooper |
| OAKES, Frances Emma (MCNEELY) (TAYLOR) | Oct. 6, 1862 IN |
Feb. 10, 1940 Purdy Rural, McDonald Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: According to her death certificate Emma was married and husband's name was Rama Mack Carver Oaks. Her first husband was William Sturges Taylor. She had resided in the community for 44 years she was age 77 years, 6 months and 4 days when she died. The cause of death coronary thrombosis. Her father was given as McNeely, born Indiana, and her mother's name was unknown to the informant. The informant was C. N. Taylor, Purdy, Missouri. Emma Taylor, age 33, married Rama M. C. Oakes, age 40, on May 23, 1897 in Barry Co., MO. Daughter of James V. McNeely and Margaret Emaline Walker. - Death Certificate Number: 5808 - Donna's Note: Her stone has her name spelled Oakes and the death certificate has it Oaks. | Death Certificate Stan McKay Photo Don Warner - Deceased MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long |
| OAKES, Hollis Jackie | Sept. 7, 1928 MO |
Dec. 25, 1934 McDowell, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate reads that Ramie Elmer Oakes was his father, born MO, and that Flossie Logan, born MO, was his mother. The cause of death was apparent intestinal obstruction. Opal Bowan? Purdy, MO, was the informant. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| OAKES, Mary Catherine (DEMPSEY) | 1862 TN |
1892 MO |
Research Note: First wife of Rama Mack Carver Oakes. Rama M. C. Oakes married Mary Catherine Dempsey on Apr. 13, 1876 in Barry Co., MO. Researchers say she was the daughter of James Dempsey and Melia Ann Culbertson. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| OAKES, Rama Mack Carver | Jan. 18, 1856 Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 26, 1944 Cardwell Hospital, Stella, Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: His first wife was Mary Catherine Dempsey and second wife Frances Emma McNeely. His death certificate reads that Mac was widowed and usual residence was Rural, Barry Co., MO, when he died. He was age 88 years, 0 months and 6 days old. The cause of death was Raynaud's Disease. His father was James Barton Oaks, born unknown, and his mother's name was unknown to the informant. His mother was Rachel Wright. The informant was Mrs. Bill Truhitte - Death Certificate Number: 15319 - His stone has that he died Jan. 26, 1944, which is in error since he was buried on the 26th. the hospital reported that he died on the 24th. The death certificate has his name spelled Oaks and the stone has it Oakes. - January 25, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Cedar Bluff News: There was a good crowd at the charivari at Mack Oakes' Saturday night. (His daughter Birdie Oakes had gotten married to Famous L. Dodson.) - | Death Certificate Stan McKay Photo Don Warner - Deceased ME mother Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| OAKES, Ramie Elmer | 1900 | 1973 | Research Note: Son of Rama M. C. Oakes and Emma Frances McNeely. His wife was Flossie Logan. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Census Phyllis Long |
| OAKES, William E. | July 27, 1885 | May 30, 1892 | Inscription: Son of R. M. C. and M. C. Oaks" - Research Note: Son of Rama M. C. Oakes and Mary Catherine Dempsey. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Note Phyllis Long |
| OAKLEY, Della L. | July 29, 1872 IL |
July 17, 1912 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: July 25, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Della L. Oakley, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Oakley, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. John Elkins, one-half mile west of town, Wednesday, July 17. Death was due to a cancerous growth. Miss Della L. Oakley was born in Illinois, July 29, 1872. She was reared to early womanhood in that state. In early life she was very studious and she acquired a character cultured and refined that made her life one full of noble ideals and usefulness. She was a woman talented in the literary field of labor. For the past eleven years she was connected with the Fort Scott Banner, a religious paper, and edited the children's department. She is survived by two brothers and two sisters. They are: Oscar Oakley of Greenville, Ill., M. E. Oakley of Butterfield, Mrs. J. Boyd of Butterfield and Mrs. John Elkins of Cassville. Rev. J. Hibbs of Fort Scott, Kans., conducted the funeral services at the Sparks School house Saturday. The remains were laid to rest in the Sparks Cemetery. - Daughter of Francis M. Oakley and Harriet L. Hazlett both born KY. She was a type setter employed at Ft. Scott, KS. J. G. Elkins of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Online Newspapers Online Obit Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| OSBORN, Geneva Belle (PORTER) (PRYOR) | May 22, 1926 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 18, 2010 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Geneva Belle Osborn, age 84, of Cassville, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2010, at the home of her son. She was born at Washburn, Missouri, May 22, 1926, the daughter of Robert F. and Nellie (Davis) Porter, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Wilbur, Willard and Wayne Porter and two sisters, Mary Ida Vickers and baby sister, Shirley Porter. Geneva received her education in Stotts City, Missouri. She was a seamstress for Gay Gibson Company in Kansas City for many years. She was a Jehovah Witness and belonged to the Westport Congregation. She returned to Barry County in 2008, to make her home. - She was married to Olon J. Pryor and second Mr. Osborn. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| OVERTON, Infant | June 8, 1892 | June 8, 1892 | Inscription: "Infant - Daughter of R. C. and M. R. Overton - B. and D. June 8, 1892" | Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| OXFORD, Earl Ernest | Mar. 20, 1889 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 31, 1942 County Poor Farm, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Lafayette David Oxford born GA and Sarah Jane Colton born TN. Both buried at Oak Hill Cemetery. Jake Oxford of Cassville, MO was the informant. Cause of death was chronic congestion of lungs. Under nourished and alcoholic. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| OXFORD, Jake Morgan | Mar. 18, 1864 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 1, 1947 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Nancy - Research Note: Parents not named on the death certificate. - Son of Lafayette David Oxford and Sarah Jane Calton. Jacob M. Oxford, age 22, first married Columbia Susan Vaught, age 19, on June 3, 1894 in Cassville, Barry Co., MO. Second wife Myrtle Flossie Myrtle (Davis) Mitchell. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, June 7, 1894 - Married, Sunday, June 3rd, at the residence of L. D. Oxford, Jacob Oxford of McDowell, and Columbia S. Vaught of Cassville, Squire H. Horine officiating. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, April 17, 1919 - Oak Ridge: Jake Oxford and wife of Kings river have moved on their place east of the ridge. - Oxford Family Photo | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Online Newspapers Census Phyllis Long |
| OXFORD, Morgan | Jan. 14, 1919 Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 18, 1919 White River Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Son of J. M. and F. M. Oxford" - Research Note: This infant died unnamed. The death certificate has that he was born Jan. 15, 1919 and not Jan. 14, 1919 as the stone reads, but reads he was 4 days old so the 15th would be correct. The cause of death is given as premature birth. His father was J. M. Oxford, born MO, and Flossie Davis, born MO, as his mother. J. M. Oxford, Viola, MO, was the informant. The place of burial is given as Purdy, MO. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, January 23, 1919 - Oak Ridge: The four days old babe of Jake Oxford and wife of Kings River was buried at Sparks Monday. Short services were conducted by Frank Reynolds. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| OXFORD, Nancy Abigail (UTTER) (TWILLIGEAR) (HUDSON) (STEWARD) | June 20, 1874 IN |
Aug. 10, 1962 Los Angeles Co., CA |
SSW: Jake Morgan - Research Note: Nancy A. Utter, age 17, married Abraham Noel Twilligear, age 24, on July 2, 1891 in Barry Co., MO. Married Lazarus Hudson. Nancy was the daughter of Elijah Burton Utter and Mary Jane Russell. Note by Karen Utter Jennings - Married to Jacob Morgan Oxford and Harry Duane Steward. Harry was Nancy Abigail Utter's fifth husband and her last. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased CA Death Index Phyllis Long |
| OXFORD, Troy | June 18, 1895 | July 22, 1919 | Inscription: "Son of J. M." - Research Note: Woodmen of the World Monument. Son of Jacob Morgan Oxford and Columbia Susan Vaught. His wife was Millie Jane (Oxford) Collier. Millie second married Hilery Lee Collier. Millie was the daughter of William Washington Oxford and Margaret Cansada Downs. - Aug. 24, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Licenses to Wed: Troy Oxford, Viola and Jane Oxford, Monett. - Another Photo | Photo Donna Mills Online Newspapers Census Phyllis Long |
| PATTON, Catherine (CATES) | Oct. 30, 1841 Hillsboro, IL |
Jan. 23, 1917 Near Cross Hollows, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Thomas Jefferson Cates and Susan Estridge. Wife of Zadoc Casey Patton. Her death certificate reads that she was buried in Fairview Cemetery - the church there at Star City is called Fairview so that is why some people called Sparks Cemetery Fairview. It reads she was born Oct. 1, 1841 and not Oct. 30, 1841 as the paper reads. It also has she was born in Kentucky. The death place given on the certificate reads McDonald Twp., Barry Co., MO. The cause of death was old age. Mr. Cates was given as her father and her mother's name was unknown to the informant J. S. Riddle, Cassville, MO, at Route 2. Death Certificate Number: 93-b - Cassville Democrat, January 27, 1917 - Mrs. Katharine Patton died Jan. 23, 1917, at the home of her daughter Mrs. Siegle Riddle of near Cross Hollows, of paralysis, age 75 years, 3 months and 21 days. She was born in Hillsboro, Ill, Oct. 30, 1841 and married the late Z. C. Patton at the age of 20 years. She leaves one daughter Mrs. Siegle Riddle, and was the stepmother of Lite and Wm. Patton of near Cross Hollows, Frank Patton of Joplin and Douglas Patton of Arkansas, and Mrs. Bert Lee of Illinois. Funeral Services were held Tuesday and the remains were interred in Sparks Cemetery. | Online Newspapers Death Certificate Stan McKay Census Phyllis Long |
| PATTON, Charles | Sept. 21, 1907 Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 1974 | SSW: Clella - Research Note: Son of William Chester Patton and Priscilla Jane Hadley. Charles Vernal Patton, age 61, married Reba (Jordan) James, age 59, on Jan. 20, 1969 in Laclede Co., MO. It was Charles' second marriage and Reba's fourth. She was divorced at the time. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| PATTON, Clella Paralee (STOCKTON) | 1910 Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 29, 1968 At Home, Lebanon, Laclede Co., MO |
SSW: Charles - Research Note: Daughter of Charles Elbert Stockton and Susie Luella Doty. Culver Funeral Home reported that she died Oct. 29, 1968 at home in Lebanon, MO. She had lived in that community for 13 years. Charley Patton, Lebanon, MO was given as her husband. Her parents are not mentioned. Reta Lea Patton, her daughter's, death certificate lists her maiden name as Stockton. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Culver Funeral Home, V. 13, P. 64, by Ted Roller Donna Cooper Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| PATTON, Edward | 1884 | June 22, 1885 | Inscription: "Son of Z. C. and C. Patton - Age 1 Yr 3 Ms 8 Ds" - Research Note: This stone is flat on the ground and nearly beyond reading. Son of Zadoc Casey Patton and Catherine Cates. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Note Phyllis Long |
| PATTON, Infant | Feb. 2, 1911 | Feb. 5, 1911 | Inscription: "Daughter of H. E. and N. B. Patton" - Research Note: This stone is broken off the base and has been reset. The death date is missing. Daughter of Earl Harrison Patton and Nellie Belle Thomas. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Note Phyllis Long |
| PATTON, Infant | Sept. 9, 1909 | Sept. 10, 1909 | Inscription: "Son of James and Mary" - Research Note: Homemade Stone. Son of James Cazy Patton and Mary Elizabeth Mitchell. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Note Phyllis Long |
| PATTON, James Cazy | June 19, 1884 Rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
May 4, 1966 Barry Co. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of William C. Patton and Priscilla J. Hadley. His wife was Mary Elizabeth Mitchell and she was the informant on the death certificate. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| PATTON, Mabel May | Oct. 29, 1892 | Jan. 25, 1897 | Research Note: This stone is broken at the top and in very bad shape. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| PATTON, Mary Elizabeth (MITCHELL) | Jan. 10, 1888 Flat Creek, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 15, 1978 East Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of James M. Mitchell and Martha Ann (Truhitte) Mitchell. Maternal Granddaughter of William L. Truhitte and Martha Ann (West) Truhitte. Paternal granddaughter of James D. Mitchell and Mary Jackson. Wife of James Cazy Patton, Mother of James (died as infant), Walto Leamon, Ruth, Hazel, Opal, Herman, and Willard. | Monett Times Family records Mary Leyba Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| PATTON, Nellie Belle (THOMAS) | Oct. 3, 1891 | Feb. 2, 1911 | Inscription: "Wife of H. E. Patton" - Research Note: Wife of Harrison Earl Patton. Daughter of Silas Mark Thomas and Laura Belle Ervin. Nellie Thomas, age 17, married Earl Patton on Sept. 19, 1909 in Barry Co., MO. Silas Thomas, father of Nellie, gave consent. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| PATTON, Pricilla Jane (HADLEY) | May 20, 1866 KS |
Sept. 8, 1946 Mineral Springs, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: William Chester - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that she was born in 1862 and not 1866 as the stone reads. It states that when she died that she was age 80 years, 4 months and 18 days old. The cause of death was hepatic cirrhosis. Her father was James Hadley, born unknown and her mother was Thirsey Attorberry, born Polk Co., MO. The informant was James Patton, Rt. 2, Purdy, MO - Death Certificate Number: 32648 - Stan's Note: Pricilla married William Patton July 25, 1880 in Barry Co. William was a son of Zadoc C. Patton. | Death Certificate Stan McKay Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| PATTON, Reta Lea | Nov. 15, 1928 MO |
Nov. 12, 1931 Flat Creek Twp., Barry co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate lists her name as Retalea and not Reta Lea as the stone reads. Her father was Charley Patton, born Barry Co., MO, and her mother was Clella Stockton, born Barry Co., MO. Charley Patton, Cassville, MO, was the informant. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| PATTON, Samuel | Apr. 26, 1854 IL |
July 13, 1883 | Inscription: "Aged 29 Yrs. 2 m. 17 d." - Research Note: Son of Zadoc Casey Patton and Eleander Jane Lowry. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Census Phyllis Long |
| PATTON, William Chester | Feb. 10, 1860 IL |
June 26, 1927 Jenkins, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Pricilla Jane - Research Note: His death certificate reads that he was age 67 years, 4 months and 10 days old when he died. The cause of death was gall stones (impacted). His parents names were unknown to the informant. The informant was Chas. Patton, Jenkins, MO - Death Certificate Number: 17455a - Son of Zadoc Casey Patton and Eleander Jane Lowry. | Death Certificate Stan McKay Photo Don Warner - Deceased Census Phyllis Long |
| PATTON, Zadoc Casey | May 17, 1831 Hamilton Co., IL |
Mar. 12, 1913 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate places his burial in Sparks. Probably no headstone though. He was also a Justice of the Peace in Barry Co., and was the father of Light W. Patton and several other Patton children in Barry Co. The family moved from Illinois around 1880 to Barry. His first wife Elender Jane Lowry was born 1833 in TN, died Oct. 14, 1862 in Hamilton Co., IL. From this marriage there were Samuel, Light W., Rachel, Stephen Douglas, William C., Fanny C. and Lewis Franklin. He then married Catherine Cates May 14, 1868, Washington Co., IL, and she was born Oct. 1, 1841 in Hamilton Co., IL and died Jan. 22, 1917 in Barry Co., MO, buried in Fairview Cemetery - per death certificate. From this marriage there were Thomas, Charles, Grace, John, Mabel F., Susan Belle (Patton) Riddle, Mary Ella, and an infant son. Most all of these children moved to Barry Co. from IL. Stan McKay entered Zerlie Casie Patton from a death certificate with the same dates as Elmer Thorn entered. He entered that Samuel Patton was his father and that Mary Kuykendall was his mother. Death Certificate number: 12121. | Note Elmer Thorn Death Certificate Stan McKay |
| PENNEL, Gladys "Leon" | June 9, 1909 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
July 16, 1979 Barry Co. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Marjorie Deloris - Research Note: Son of James Homer Pennel and Effie Pearl Smith. - Online Obit: - Butterfield, Mo. -- Leon Pennel, 70, Butterfield, died at 8:45 am Monday at South Barry County Hospital, Cassville, after an extended illness. Mr. Pennel was born June 9, 1909, in Purdy and was a lifetime resident of the Butterfield area. He was a member of the Methodist Church and was a retired self-employed carpenter. He married Marjorie Catron on March 31, 1929, in Purdy. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, a brother, a sister, three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Services will be at 2 pm Wednesday at Gunther Methodist Church, east of Butterfield, with Rev. Jerry Hickle officiating. Burial will be in Sparks Cemetery, east of Butterfield, under the direction of Williamson Chapel, Cassville. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Online Obit WW II Draft Cards Census Phyllis Long |
| PENNEL, James "Loren" | Feb. 23, 1911 Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 11, 1937 Stella, Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate has that he died Jan. 12, 1937 and not Jan. 11, 1937 as the stone reads. His wife was named Frances and he was a farmer. James Homer Pennel was his father, born Barry Co., MO, and his mother was Pearl Effie Smith born Barry Co., MO. The informant was Frances Pennel, Cassville, MO, and burial was Jan. 13, 1937. - Frances Ash Catron married Loren J. Pennel on Dec. 25, 1929 in Barry Co., MO. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Donna Cooper MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| PENNEL, Marjorie Deloris (CATRON) | Feb. 14, 1909 Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 29, 2007 San Augustine, TX |
SSW: Leon - Research Note: Marjorie D. Pennel, age 98, of Hemphill, Texas, formerly of Butterfield, Missouri, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2007, in San Augustine Memorial Hospital, San Augustine, Texas. She was born February 14, 1909, in Barry County, Missouri, the daughter of Harve and Hattie (Morton) Catron. On March 31, 1929 she was united in marriage to Leon Pennel who preceded her in death on July 16, 1979. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Morton McQueen; a sister, Frances Shouts; a granddaughter, Sherryl Byrd and a great granddaughter, Vickie Byrd. Marjorie received her education in Purdy, Missouri, where she graduated from high school. Along with being a homemaker, she helped run the dairy farm and for several years was secretary of the Sparks Cemetery Association. She was a member of the Fairview Baptist Church in Star City and the extension club. | Barry Co. Advertiser Phyllis Long Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| PERKINS, Abige "Bige" | Feb. 22, 1877 IN |
May 3, 1950 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of John Kelley Perkins Mother Martha Jane "Patsy" Netherton. His death certificate reads that the cause of his death was a cerebral hemorrhage. He was a farmer. His parents names were unknown to the informant. Ollie B. Perkins was his wife and she was the informant. Her address was Cassville, MO. - 1920 census his wife is Nancy. 1930 census he is divorced. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long |
| PERKINS, Charlie | May 23,1876 Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 13, 1956 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Florence - Research Note: His death certificate has that he was born in 1878 and not 1876 as the stone reads. His father is given as John K. Perkins and his mother as Martha Netherton. The cause of death was coronary embolus, heart disease. He was a farmer and married. Florence Perkins was given as his wife's name. Florence Perkins, Cassville, MO, was the informant. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| PERKINS, David M. | Dec. 10, 1854 IN |
Jan. 4, 1935 McDonald Twp., Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Jemima - Research Note: His death certificate reads that Miama (Jemima) Perkins was his wife's name. He was a farmer, and died at age 81 years, 0 months and 24 days old. His father was John H. Perkins, and his mother's name was unknown to the informant. It lists his birth date year as 1853 and not 1854 as the stone reads. The cause of death was a cerebral hemorrhage. - David M. Perkins first married Mary Ann Lenn on Apr. 18, 1880 in Barry Co., MO. - October 31, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - High Point News: D. M. Perkins and Lee Hayworth attended a trial at Sparks Saturday. - January 13, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - High Point News: Dave Perkins happened to a very serious accident while hauling wood. One of the front wheels of his wagon came off and threw him off the wagon and broke three of his ribs. We sympathize with Mr. Perkins in his affliction and hope he will soon recover. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long |
| PERKINS, Florence Edna (TERRY) (RIDDLE) (BLAKESLEE) | Aug. 4, 1880 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 3, 1968 At Home, 4 miles North of Stotts City, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Charlie - Research Note: Daughter of Milburn E. Terry and Rachel Lavinia Owens. Elva Riddle of Larussell, MO was the informant on the death certificate. She first married James Riddle on Jan. 31, 1906 in Barry Co., MO. Married to Horace J. Blakeslee in the 1920 census. Married to Charles Perkins in the 1930 census. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased SS Claims Index Census MO Marriage Records Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| PERKINS, George W. | Dec. 15, 1884 | Apr. 12, 1906 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of David M. Perkins and Jemima Anna Reynolds. George W. Perkins, age 18, married Maude Long, age 15, on Nov. 16, 1902 in Barry Co., MO. John Dake Long, father of Maude, and David M. Perkins, father of George, gave consent. - April 21, 1906, Cassville Democrat, Saturday - George Perkins living north of town, died on the 12th, of typhoid fever. He left a wife and one child to mourn his death. Interment was made in Sparks Cemetery on the 13th. | Online Newspapers Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| PERKINS, John Kelley | Nov. 11, 1823 OH |
Mar. 14, 1890 MO |
Research Note:John K. Perkins first married Nancy E. Lankford on Oct. 10, 1850 in Boone Co., IN. John K. Perkins married Martha Jane (Netherton) McGlothlin on Apr. 29, 1867 in Montgomery Co., IN. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased IN Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| PERKINS, J. S. | Feb. 21, 1868 | July 4, 1895 | Research Note: Most likely Josiah Perkins, son of John Kelley Perkins and Martha Jane Netherton. Josiah Perkins, age 23, married Sarah E. McGuire, age 18, on Jan. 12, 1892 in Barry Co., MO. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| PERKINS, Jemima Anna (REYNOLDS) | 1866 | 1930 | SSW: David M. - Research Note: Anna Jemima (Reynolds) Perkins parents are Christina Sluss and Richard Reynolds/Runnels. Both parents died when she was young and she and her sister Louisa Catherine Reynolds were raised by their Uncle Samuel Sluss and aunts Catherine Sluss, Sarah Sluss, Jemima (Sluss) Roach, and Mary (Sluss) Boyer. Anna Jemima Reynolds married David M. Perkins Aug. 23, 1883 in Barry County, MO. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Note Amber McBride |
| PERKINS, Martha Jane (NETHERTON) | Abt. 1841 IN |
Nov. 14, 1922 Flat Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her birth date isn't given on her death certificate but lists that she was age 80 years and 7 months old when she died. Her name is incorrectly indexed by the SOS web site as Perkens and clearly reads Perkins. The cause of death was kidney trouble and old age. She was widowed and John Kelley Perkins was her husband's name. Her father was John Netherton, born IN, and her mother's name was unknown to the informant, J. H. McGuire, Butler, IL. Burial place is given as Butterfield, MO. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| PILANT, Aubrey Allen | July 20, 1908 Cassville, Barry Co., M |
Aug. 8, 1964 Cassville Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Virgie - Research Note: Son of Albert Pilant and Mary Catherine Lowe. Cancer was the cause of death. His wife was the informant on the death certificate. - Obit - Funeral Services for Aubrey Pilant, 56, who died Aug. 8, were conducted Monday in the Williamson Funeral Home with Rev. Ab Edie officiating. He was a lifelong resident and owned and operated a garage here several years. Survivors include his wife, Virgie, his mother Mary Pilant, four sons, 1 daughter; two brothers, Arthur, Cassville and Maj. Lewis Pilant, U. S. Army in Germany; four sisters, Mrs Myrl Coatney, Mrs. Mildred Keeling, Mrs. Marjorie Wiland, and Mrs. Dorothy Beeson; eight grandchildren. - Another Photo | Loretta Vinson LoVella Truhitte Moore Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Obit Phyllis Long |
| PILANT, Billie Gene | Jan. 3, 1935 Rural Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 24, 1935 Rural Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Submission had name as Billy - the stone reads Billie. Son of Aubrey Pilant and Virgie Edie. - Cassville Newspaper, January 1935 - Billie Gene, son of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Pilant, was born Jan. 3, 1935 and departed this life Jan 24, 1935, age twenty-one days. The little life that was budded on earth has ended to blossom in heaven. He left to mourn his passing his parents, and two brothers, grandparents and a host of relatives. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Ed Brown. The Koon Funeral Service in charge. - Another Photo | Loretta Vinson LoVella Truhitte Moore Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Online Obit Phyllis Long |
| PILANT, Catherine | May 4, 1961 Baptist Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
May 4, 1961 Baptist Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: She was a daughter of Catherine Ruth Pilant. Her father was not named. Catherine Ruth's Grandmother and Grandfather Pilant adopted her. Biological surname was Thomas. Therefore, baby Catherine was the daughter of Catherine Ruth (Thomas) Pilant. | Family Knowledge Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| PILANT, Virgie Frances (EDIE) | Jan. 28, 1909 | July 7, 1974 | SSW: Aubrey Allen - Research Note: Daughter of Monroe Turner Edie and Dollie Adline Easley, buried at Sparks Cemetery. - February 27, 1909, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Rock Creek News: Born to Monroe Edie and wife an eight pound girl. - Another Photo | Loretta Vinson LoVella Truhitte Moore Photo Don Warner - Deceased Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| PLOTT, Nora | Abt. 1903 | Nov. 1906 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: November 17, 1906, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Nora, 3-year-old daughter of Jacob Plott, living 6 miles northeast of town, died Tuesday night of membranous croup. The remains were buried at Sparks cemetery Wednesday, Funeral services were conducted at the residence by Rev. W. Ennis. | Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| PORTER, Henry Raymond | Jan. 12, 1899 | Jan. 27, 1909 | Son of William Thomas Porter and Ada Lewis. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Census Phyllis Long |
| PRIER, Infant | No Date | Dec. 1900 | Research Note: Cassville Republican Thursday, December 20, 1900 - Dog Hollow News: Died, the little babe of Simon and Lulu Prior. It was interred in the Sparks Cemetery. | Online Newspapers |
| PRIER, Lula Esther (NICKLE) | Aug. 3, 1875 IL |
Sept. 15, 1955 McDonald Twp., Barry Co, MO |
Research Note: Culver's Funeral Home records read that Lulu Esther Prier was a daughter of James Wilson Nickle and Hattie Snow Jones, buried at Sparks Cemetery. The cause of death was acidosis, dehydration and starvation. She died at home and was ill for 3 weeks. Floyd Prier was her closest relative. She was widowed and Simon A. Prier was her deceased husband's name. She was age 80 and the funeral was at Fairview Church at Star City and burial was in Sparks Cemetery. Floyd Prier of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Lula E. Nickle, age 22, married Simon A. Prier, age 20, on Dec. 26, 1897 in Barry Co., MO. Mary J. Prier, mother of Simon, gave consent. | Family Records Larry Prier, Sr. Photo Don Warner - Deceased Culver Funeral Home, V. 6, P. 145, by Ted Roller Donna Cooper Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| PRIER, Simon Alfred | May 1, 1877 Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 12, 1955 Jane Chinn Hosp., Webb City, Jasper Co., MO |
Research Note: It was a double funeral for Simon and my grandmother who followed him to rest two days later. Donna's Note: Culver's Funeral Home records read that Simon A. Prier was married, a farmer, and his wife was Lulu E. Prier. Floyd Prier was his closest relative. His parents names were not listed. He died in Webb City, MO. The funeral was at Fairview Church, Star City, and the burial was in Sparks Cemetery. Floyd Prier of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Son of George Washington Prier and Mary Jane Freese/Freeze buried in Bullington Cemetery. - Notes for George Washington Prier at findagrave.com - George Washington Prier was married to Margaret C. See in 1837, to which two children were born, Hannah and George. George Washington Prier then married Mary Polly (Brooks) Burge, widow of Archibald Burge, on August 12, 1847, in New London, Henry County, Iowa. The marriage of George and Mary Polly was blessed with four children: John P., Mary Jane, Thomas Allen and Lutishia Merilda. George and Mary Polly were never divorced but George left for Missouri with Mrs. Mary Jane (Freese) Ehrhart, wife of James Ehrhart after the birth of a son, George Prier to George Washington Prier and Mary Jane Freese Ehrhart. George Washington Prier and Mary Jane Freese-Ehrhart had at least seven known children together, but at this time there is no record of a marriage or of a divorce for George Washington Prier. - Obit for Mary Jane: Cassville Republican newspaper, August 18, 1921 - Mary Jane Erwin was born in Pratt county, Ohio, Feb. 11, 1842 and died Aug. 13, 1921 at the home of her son, T. J. Prier, of near Eagle Rock, aged 79 years, 6 months and 2 days. She spent her girlhood days in Ohio but during her early womanhood moved to Barry county where she spent the remainder of her life. After she moved to Missouri she was married to George Prier. To them nine children were born, seven boys and two girls. There are five son, J. T., J. W., A. F., S. A. and W. R. Prier who survive her, also thirty-five grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. While all of the children were comparatively small her husband died and she was left to support the family. All of the boys live in Barry county, except S. A. Prier who lives in Newton county. A few years before her death she was married to Rev. M. W. Erwin who lived only about two years. Since his death she has been living with her sons. - She was divorced from James Ehrhart, Nov. 1866 in Mt. Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa. So far no marriage record has been located for George Washington Prier and Mary Jane (Freese) Ehrhart. - 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. | Family Records Larry Prier, Sr. Photo Don Warner - Deceased Culver Funeral Home, V. 6, P. 143, by Ted Roller Donna Cooper Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| PRIER, Virgil Houston | Mar. 17, 1916 Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 1, 1968 At Home, Rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Simon Alfred Prier and Lulu Esther Nickle. 1940 census he is living with his parents with wife Louise, age 18. WW II Draft Card gives her as Anna Louise. According to the SS Claims Index, she married first Virgil Prier, second Browning, third Martin, and last Townsend. She was Anna Louise Ellis and is buried at IOOF Cemetery, Monett, under Townsend. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Census WW II Draft Card SS Claims Index Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| PRUITT, Thomas Harrison | Oct. 10, 1880 Douglas Co., MO |
Oct. 26, 1960 Burge Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Thomas Jeff Pruitt and Mary Molly Mills. His wife was Dora and she was the informant on the death certificate. - Thomas H. Pruitt married Dora Buchanan on Nov. 14, 1942 in Joplin, Jasper Co., MO. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| PRYOR, Addie May | June 26, 1881 | Feb. 8, 1899 | Inscription: "Dau. of J. C. and A. M. Pryor" - Research Note: Daughter of James C. Pryor and America Cox. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Note Phyllis Long |
| PRYOR, Alvin L. | Nov. 16, 1918 | Oct. 4, 1975 | SSW: Louise H. - Inscription: "Married Feb. 24, 1938" - Research Note: Son of William Franklin Pryor and Loella Koch. His wife was Louise Helen Hayes. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Census Phyllis Long |
| PRYOR, America Marie (COX) | June 16, 1850 | Nov. 2, 1939 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of William Francis A. Cox and Hester Ann Morgan. Her death certificate reads that she was an invalid. She was age 89 years, 4 months and 19 days old when she died. Her father is given as Will Cox and her mother is listed as unknown. She was widowed and James C. Pryor was given as her husband's name. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Nov. 9, 1939 - The death angel again entered our community and claimed for its victim Grandma Pryor, age 89 years. She had been ailing for over two years, but a stroke of paralysis took her away Thursday night. Hers has been a life of usefulness and she was a devoted church worker, and always lived up a standard of a life consecrated to God. The bereaved ones have our sympathy. She was laid to rest in the Sparks cemetery. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Census Online Newspapers Donna Cooper |
| PRYOR, Frances Irene | Dec. 25, 1936 Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 5, 1937 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Inf. Dau. of Francis and Nellie Pryor" - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that her father was Francis Pryor, born MO, and her mother was Nellie Gates, born MO. Loella Pryor, Cassville, MO, was the informant. It reads that she died on Jan. 4th and not the 5th as the stone reads. Burial was on the 5th in Sparks Cemetery. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| PRYOR, Francis Edward | Jan. 26, 1908 MO |
May 9, 1969 Sunset Valley Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of William Francis Pryor and Loella Cook. His wife was Nellie Gates and she was the informant on the death certificate. He was a furniture dealer and usual address was Monett, Barry Co., MO. | Photo Don Warner Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Phyllis Long |
| PRYOR, Ivah Belle | Nov. 22, 1879 | July 1, 1897 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Dau. of J. C. and A. M. Pryor" - Research Note: Daughter of James C. Pryor and America Marie Cox. - July 8, 1897, Cassville Republican - Died, July 1st, Miss Ivy Prior, of consumption. Burial was in Sparks Cemetery. | Online Obit Online Newspapers Donna Cooper Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| PRYOR, James C. | May 17, 1852 | Feb. 25, 1933 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His wife was America Cox. Place of birth and parents not known on the death certificate. He was married. Will Pryor of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Researchers say he was the son of William Jonathan Pryor and Serilda Wright. - May 6, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Dog Hollow News: J. C. Prior lost a good milk cow last week from some kind of poisoning. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| PRYOR, Loella (KOCH) | Sept. 2, 1886 | Aug. 3, 1980 | Research Note: Daughter of Herman A. Koch and Minnie Miller both buried at Sparks Cemetery. Wife of William Francis Pryor. - Dec. 6, 1902 Cassville Democrat - Marriage Licenses: W. F. Pryor of Dale and Loella Koch of McDowell. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Mother's Obit Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| PRYOR, Louise Helen (HAYES) | Aug. 22, 1920 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 16, 1998 | Research Note: Daughter of Ola C. Hayes and Rosie Perkins. Wife of Alvin L. Pryor. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased SS Claims Index Census Phyllis Long |
| PRYOR, Mary Christine "Susie" (REYLING) | Feb. 19, 1943 Piopolis Hamilton Co., IL |
Aug. 16, 2023 Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Roman and Mary G. (Bond) Reyling. On Feb. 23, 1963 in Butler, Missouri she was united in marriage to Olon Leon Pryor, who survives. Also surviving are one son; two daughters; three brothers; four sisters; and four grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents and four brothers, Pete Reyling, Dick Reyling, Ed Reyling and Tom Reyling. Susie grew up and attended school in McLeansboro, Illinois graduating from McLeansboro High School. After moving to Branson, Missouri she was employed by the Branson School District for many years before going to work at J.C. Penney from where she retired. She enjoyed gardening, tending her flowers, bird watching, being outdoors and going on road trips with Leon. Stone photo on Findagrave. | Fohn Funeral Home L. Pearce Findagrave |
| PRYOR, Nadine (THOMPSON) (McMILLEN) | Mar. 6, 1919 | Apr. 16, 2009 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Verlon - Research Note: She was the daughter of the late Jeff and Minnie (Haddock) Thompson. She was united in marriage to Verlon Pryor. He passed away May 23, 1959. She then was united in marriage to Oren McMillen. He also preceded her in death May 13, 1966. She was an LPN at Lacoba Nursing Home in Monett. She was a member of the North Nixa Baptist Church. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| PRYOR, Nellie Opal (GATES) | Dec. 20, 1911 | Dec. 23, 1989 | Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: Daughter of John H. Gates and Dora Long. Wife of Frances E. Pryor. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Census Phyllis Long |
| PRYOR, Olon James | Apr. 19, 1904 | Oct. 7, 1977 | Research Note: Son of William Francis Pryor and Loella Koch. His wife was Ruth R. Zwahlen. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Census Phyllis Long |
| PRYOR, Ruth Rexall (ZWAHLEN) | June 18, 1908 Hallowell, Cherokee Co., KS |
Mar. 6, 2006 Webco Manor, Marshfield, Webster Co., MO |
Research Note: She was a daughter of Riley Godfrey and Mary (Frame) Zwahlen. She married Olon James Pryor September 9, 1924, and to this union were born two daughters and one son. In 1939 she moved to a small farm near Cassville, Missouri. Ruth milked cows and later was employed by Armour Packing Company, where she worked until she retired. She moved to Marshfield, Missouri, in 1994 to be near her children. Memorable events in her life were World War I (when more people died from influenza than were killed in the war,) and when Central announced the end of the war over the rural magneto phone. She always remembered when women got the right to vote in 1920. Ruth was a pianist and Sunday school secretary at Victory Church of God Holiness for 50 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, J.C. Zwahlen; one sister, Ruby Hamblin; and a son-in-law, H. D. Hayes. | Cassville Democrat Phyllis Long |
| PRYOR, Verlon Jewel | Jan. 16, 1912 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
May, 23, 1959 | SSW: Nadine - Research Note: Son of William Francis Pryor and Loella Koch. Verlon J. Pryor first married Ruby Porter on June 7, 1941 in Neosho, Newton Co., MO. - Military Stone - Inscription: "MISSOURI T SGT 36 MECZ CAV. RECON SQ WORLD WAR II" | Photos Don Warner - Deceased Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| PRYOR, William Francis | Dec. 23, 1882 Neosho Falls, KS |
Oct. 4, 1961 Sunset Valley Rest Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of James C. Pryor and America Cox. Loella Koch was his wife. Georgia Ford of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, August 1, 1918 - W. F. Pryor bought B. R. Byrd's crop, also house furnishings and farming implements. Mr. Byrd will go to Kentucky to live as soon as his farm is sold. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| PUGH, Arthur William | July 19, 1899 | Dec. 10, 1976 | Research Note: Son of Joseph Henry Pugh and Ida May Burnside. His wife was Bertha Pryor. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Census Phyllis Long |
| PUGH, Bertha (PRYOR) | May 30, 1906 | Feb. 23, 1989 | Research Note: Daughter of William Francis Pryor and Loella Koch. Bertha Pryor married Arthur William Pugh on June 5, 1921 in Jasper Co., MO. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long |
| PUGH, Frances Geraldine | Mar. 31, 1950 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 31, 1950 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Culver's Funeral Home records read that her father was Virgil Lorin Pugh, born MO, and her mother Eula Mae Amos, born MO. Virgil is buried at Purdy Cemetery. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Culver's Funeral Home, V. 4, P. 22, by Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| PUGH, Nadine (WEBBER) | Apr. 7, 1927 Verona, Lawrence Co., MO |
July 5, 2014 St. Joseph Hosp., St. Charles, MO |
SSW: Winfred E. - Inscription: "Married May 10, 1944" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Jesse Earl and Lavada (Henson) Webber. On May 10, 1944, she was united in marriage to Winfred Pugh, who preceded her in death on March 1, 2007. Also preceding her in death were her parents; two brothers, Clarence and Jay Webber; one sister, Irene Jackson; one grandson, Joe Pugh and two daughters-in-law, Derry Lynn and Paula Pugh. Nadine grew up and received her education in Barry County, Missouri. She was a homemaker and ministered to churches with her husband in Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Arkansas and Mississippi. She was a member of The Church of God (Holiness). Thirteen years ago she moved to St. Charles, Missouri to make her home. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Don Warner |
| PUGH, Winfred Eugene | Aug. 4, 1923 Jasper Co., MO |
Mar. 1, 2007 St. Peters, St. Charles Co., MO |
SSW: Nadine - Research Note: Winfred Eugene Pugh, 83, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2007, in St. Peters. He was born on Aug. 4, 1923, to William Arthur Pugh and Bertha (Pryor) Pugh in Jasper County. At a young age he moved to Barry County along with his parents. On May 10, 1944, Winfred married Nadine Weber, a marriage that would continue for nearly 63 years. To this union four sons were born. Throughout his life of Christian service he, with his wife serving by his side, pastored churches in Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Mississippi and Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Bertha Pugh, a brother Virgil Pugh, one grandson, and two daughters-in-law, Derry Pugh and Paula Pugh. funeral services were Monday, in Fohn Funeral Home, Cassville. Garald Pugh, Leroy Pugh, Steve Dillon and Jack Smith conducted the services. Burial was at Sparks Cemetery, Butterfield. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Cassville Democrat Mar. 9, 2007 Donna Cooper |
| REAVES, Zilpha E. (BURRIS) (CLAYTON) | Aug. 24, 1941 | Mar. 13, 1994 | Research Note: Daughter of Andrew Isaac Newton Burris and Augusta Mae Winchester, buried at Sparks Cemetery. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Note Phyllis Long |
| REED, Joyce Ann | Abt. 1953 | Jan. 6, 1959 | Inscription: "Age 6 years" | Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| REYNOLDS, Trulie J. (DAVIS) | Apr. 1, 1874 | Aug. 4, 1905 | Research Note: Trulie was the daughter of Thomas Baldwin Davis and Emily Jane Terrell both buried at Sparks Cemetery. She was married Feb. 17, 1896 in Exeter, Barry Co., Missouri to Francis Marion Reynolds. They had two daughters, Ruth Emily and Violet Pearl. Francis is buried at Clay Hill Cemetery. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| RIDDLE, General Seigle | May 8, 1874 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 12, 1956 Jane Chinn Hospital, Webb City, Jasper Co. MO |
SSW: Belle - Research Note: Son of James Riddle and Mary Jane Badget. His wife was Susan Belle Patton. The death year is given as 19__ on his stone. The cause of death was terminal pulmonary edema. His father was given as James Riddle and his mother's name was unknown to the informant, Mrs. Rachel Barrett, Rt. 1, Webb City, MO. His marital state was widowed and his usual occupation was groceryman. His usual address was 424 S. Hall St., Webb City, Jasper Co., MO. Death Certificate #13743. - February 21, 1918, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Cross Hollows: Mrs. Phillip Riddle and son, Floyd, of Mineral Springs visited at Seigle Riddle's Thursday. - Seigle Riddle and daughters, Misses Rachel and Mary visited at Wesley Riddle's of Jenkins Monday. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, March 28, 1918 - Cross Hollows: Harrison Spain and wife visited their cousin, Seigle Riddle, and family Saturday night and Sunday. | Death Certificate Stan McKay Photo Don Warner - Deceased Father's Obit Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| RIDDLE, James William "Jim" | 1852 | Feb. 19, 1918 Cross Hollows, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Father" - Research Note: Son of James G. Riddle and Rhoda King. His wife was Mary Jane Badget buried at Arnhart Cemetery. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, March 7, 1918 - James Riddle, an old and highly respected citizen died at his home in the Cross Hollow locality, Tuesday morning, February 19, after a continued illness, at the age of 66 years, 1 month and 2 days. He leaves a wife and four children. They are Seigle Riddle, Mrs. Joe Rogers and Elva Riddle of Cassville and Mrs. George Russell of Fairview. He also leaves two brothers and one sister. Funeral services were conducted Thursday 21 at the Sparks school house on Flat Creek conducted by Rev. D. H. Truhitte after which his remains were conveyed to the Sparks cemetery and laid to rest to await the resurrection morn. - Card of Thanks - We sincerely wish to thank our many friends and neighbors who so kindly and willing aided our dear father and us during his continued illness and at his death and may God spare them as long as possible from a like sorrow. J. S. Riddle and family, G. W. Russell and family, S. W. Rogers and family. | Online Obit Donna Cooper Photo Don Warner - Deceased Census Phyllis Long |
| RIDDLE, Susan Belle (PATTON) | Nov. 18, 1877 Hillsboro, IL |
Jan. 19, 1950 413 S. Main St., Webb City, Jasper Co., MO |
SSW: General Seigle - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that she was age 72 years, 2 months and 1 days old when she died. The cause of death was Cardio-vascular disease. Her father was Zadoc C. Patton and her mother Catherine Cates. Her husband's name is given as General S. Riddle. The informant was Mr. General S. Riddle, Webb City, MO - Death Certificate Number: 5180 | Death Certificate Stan McKay Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| RIOTT, Letha Emily (NORRIS) (BROWN) | Mar. 18, 1927 Halltown, Boone Co., MO |
Mar. 1, 2010 Barry Co. Care Center, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Mr. Riott is not mentioned in the obit so she might have been buried under the name of Brown. She was a daughter of Joel W. and Myrtle Emily (Hemphill) Norris. She was united in marriage to James Ronald Brown, who preceded her in death. To this union six children were born. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and three sisters. Letha received her education in the Chesapeake school system. She was a motel housekeeper several years. Cooking and cleaning were enjoyable to her and she loved to rearrange furniture. | Cassville Democrat Phyllis Long |
| RITTENHOUSE, Adeline "Addie" Ellie | Dec. 10, 1900 Washington Co., IA |
Mar. 6, 1919 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate reads that she was born Dec. 10, 1899 1900 as the stone reads. It reads that she died Mar. 8, 1919 and not the 6th as the stone reads. The cause of death was suicide. Her father was Henry A. Rittenhouse, born IN, and her mother was Etta Frail, born Lima, OH. Her father was the informant. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, March 13, 1919 - Miss Adeline Rittenhouse, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Rittenhouse, east of Gunter Church, committed suicide Saturday evening at the Maxwell rooming house in Monett where she was working by drinking carbonic acid. She was 19 years old. Mrs. Rittenhouse and sons were on the home place northeast of Butterfield while Mr. Rittenhouse and two daughters were living at Monett. The father worked for the Frisco. In addition to keeping house for their father the girls were working during the day at domestic work. She lived only a short time after taking the acid. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| RITTENHOUSE, Albert Walter | Jan. 4, 1897 Chicago, Cook Co., IL |
July 1, 1951 Baptist Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Henry Albert Rittenhouse and Etta Frail. Never married. Arthur Rittenhouse, brother, was the informant on the death certificate. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| RITTENHOUSE, Arthur Reason | Dec. 10, 1899 Washington, IA |
Nov. 20, 1973 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Culver Funeral Home Records read that his father was Henry Albert Rittenhouse and his mother was Etta Frail. He was 73 years old and had lived in the community 63 years. His closest relative was Mrs. Blanche Lotts, his sister. He was a farmer and he was single. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Culver Funeral Home, V. 15, P. 95, By Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| RITTENHOUSE, Donald Chester | Aug. 28, 1906 Lima, OH |
Apr. 29, 1914 McDonald Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate has his birth date Aug. 29, 1905 and not Aug. 28, 1906 as the stone reads. His father was Henry A. Rittenhouse, born Warren, IN, and his mother was Etta Frail, born Lima, OH. The cause of death was typhoid fever. H. A. Rittenhouse, Butterfield, MO. - May 7, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Donald Rittenhouse died Wednesday of last week, at the home of his parents, of typhoid, age 8 years. Interment was made Thursday at Sparks. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| RITTENHOUSE, Etta E. (FRAIL) | July 5, 1872 Lima, OH |
Feb. 14, 1952 | Research Note: Her daughter's death certificate gives her maiden name and place of birth. Etta Frail, age 22, married Henry Albert Rittenhouse, age 24, on Feb. 14, 1894 in Cook Co., IL. Daughter of John Henry Frail and Dorothy Adaline Mox. - July 2, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Dog Hollow News: Miss Bertha Frail and mother of Lima, OH, who have been visiting their sister and daughter, Mrs. Etta Rittenhouse, will return to their home this week. Mrs. Rittenhouse will accompany them. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Children's Obits IL Marriage Index Online Newspapers Census Phyllis Long |
| RITTENHOUSE, Henry Albert "Bert" | Sept. 15,1870 Huntington, IN |
June 14, 1920 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Father" - Research Note: His death certificate has his birth date Sept. 15, 1869 and not 1870 as the stone reads. He was age 50 years, 8 months and 29 days old when he died, which would make the 1869 date correct. He was a car inspector for the railroad. His father was Reason Rittenhouse, born IN, and his mother was Rebecca Follis, born IN. He was run over by cars and killed instantly. Mrs. H. R. Rittenhouse, Butterfield, MO, was the informant. His wife was Etta Frail. - Cassville Democrat, June 19, 1920 - H. A. Rittenhouse who lives near Butterfield and was working for the Frisco at Monett, as car inspector was killed about 11 o'clock Monday night. He was coupling cars at the time and was struck by cars that were being switched and died in a few minutes. His family lived on their farm near Butterfield. The remains were prepared for interment and shipped to Butterfield. - June 26, 1920, Cassville Democrat - H. A. Rittenhouse while employed as car inspector at the Frisco R. R. yards at Monett, Mo., while on duty was crushed between 2 cars at midnight Monday night, June 14. A leg being cut off and other injuries that caused his death in 15 minutes after the accident. He was 54 years of age. He was well respected and was of a very pleasant disposition. "In the midst of life there is death." The remains were interred at the Sparks Cemetery, June 17. Funeral service were ably conducted by Rev. F. M. Goodnight. We extend our sympathies to the bereaved family. Mrs. Rittenhouse's mother Mrs. Frail and daughters of Lima, Ohio, came on the 18th to be with her daughter. Rev. Rittenhouse of WV, a Presbyterian minister and another brother has been with the family. A sister of Mrs. Rittenhouse of Chicago, has been with her. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Online Obit Phyllis Long |
| ROBBERSON, Daisy "Faye" (MARLOW) | 1897 MO |
1973 OK |
Research Note: Daughter of Elijah Marlow and Pearl Misenhelter. Faye Marlow married Ferrel Gayno Robberson on Jan. 5, 1918 in Carthage, Jasper Co., MO. Living with her father in the 1930 census, Ottawa Co., OK. Her mother, Pearl, is buried in Sparks Cemetery. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long |
| ROBERDS, Beulah Beatrice | Nov. 10, 1913 Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 11, 1914 McDonald Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate reads that Cass M. Roberds, born Christian Co., MO, was her father and that Mary Roberts, born Christian Co., MO, was her mother. Cas M. Roberds, R. F. D. 2, Purdy, MO, was the informant. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| ROBERDS, Cass M. | Feb. 5, 1864 MO |
Nov. 11, 1936 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Mary B. - Research Note: His death certificate is indexed incorrectly by the SOS web site as Charles. It reads that his name was Cas M. Roberts and not Roberds as the stone reads. His father was James Roberts/Roberds, born MO, and his mother was Hanna Shipman, born MO. Mrs. M. B. Roberts, Purdy, MO, was the informant. - Cassville Democrat, November 27, 1909 - Circuit Court Proceedings: State vs. Cass M. Roberds, common assault; continued. - Cassville Republican, Nov. 19, 1936 - Cass M. Roberds, son of James and Hannah Roberds, was born Feb. 5, 1865, and departed this life at his home in Gunter community, Nov. 11, 1936, where he lived the past 37 years. On Dec. 8, 1889, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary A. Roberts. To this union six children were born, two having died in infancy. Four children, with his wife, are left to mourn his passing. They are: Mrs. Clifford Rouse of Cassville; Mrs. Elmo Campbell, of Pittsburg, KS; Aubrey and Bertalene at home. He is also survived by four brothers and four sisters. He was a good neighbor and friend. Funeral services were held at the Fairview church Sunday afternoon, conducted by T. L. Bennett, after which he was laid to rest in the Sparks cemetery. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Donna Cooper Obit Phyllis Long |
| ROBERDS, Mary Belle (ROBERTS) | Dec. 27, 1875 Christian Co., MO |
Aug. 5, 1955 904 Osage, Independence, Jackson Co., MO |
SSW: Cass M. - Research Note: Daughter of William J. Roberts and Margaret Parlee Harvill. Her death certificate reads that she was a widow and that Cass Roberds was her husband's name. Her parents names were unknown to the informant, Mr. J. H. Hutchinson, Independence, MO. It reads she was age 79 and born in 1865 and not 1875 as the stone reads. If she was 79 years old then the 1875 date would be correct. Her usual address was Purdy, MO. Culver's Funeral Home has her birth year as 1875 in their records and age 79. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Culver Funeral Home, V. 6, P. 139, by Ted Roller Census Donna Cooper |
| ROBERDS, Roy Thomas | Mar. 17, 1912 | June 3, 1912 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Son of C. M. and M. B. Roberds" - Research Note: Son of Cass M. Roberds and Mary Belle Roberts. Donna's Note: The newspaper had this person's name spelled Roberts and not Roberds as the stone reads. - June 13, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Dog Hollow News: The death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Roberts and took from them their darling little Roy, age 2 months, 16 days. His little body was laid to rest in Sparks Cemetery. Bro. Kelley conducted the funeral. The parents have our deepest sympathy. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Online Newspapers Donna Cooper |
| ROBERTSON, Hettie Belle (MATHIS) | July 4, 1883 MO |
Dec. 24,1938 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Dr. Sanford Jackson - Research Note: Hettie Belle Robberson is the way her death certificate reads that her name was, which is different from the way the stone reads. It also reads that she was born July 3, 1883 and not the 4th as the stone reads. Jan. 23, 1938 was her day of death, not Dec. 24, 1938 as the stone reads. Her father is given as Joe Mathis, born IL, and her mother as Mary Brown, born MO. S. J. Robberson was given as her husband's name and she was listed as a widow. Charlie Mathis, McDowell, MO, was the informant. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| ROBERTSON, Infant | Aug. 8, 1918 Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 8, 1918 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Infant son of M. F. and R. M. - Born and Died Aug. 8, 1918" | Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| ROBERTSON, Infant | Sept. 23, 1914 | Sept. 23, 1914 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Sanford Jackson Robertson and Hettie Belle Mathis. - October 8, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - McDowell News: The infant babe of Dr. and Mrs. Robertson was buried at Sparks Cemetery, Sept. 29. A little bud was plucked from earth to bloom in Heaven. | Online Newspapers Donna Cooper Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| ROBERTSON, Infant | Oct. 18, 1915 Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 18, 1915 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Infant Dau. of Dr. And Bell Robertson" - Research Note: Daughter of Sanford Jackson Robertson and Hettie Belle Mathis. - October 28, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - McDowell News: The little infant babe of Dr. and Mrs. Robertson was buried Tuesday, Oct. 19, in Sparks Cemetery. | Online Newspapers Donna Cooper Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| ROBERTSON, Mary Lorane | Nov. 26, 1916 McDowell, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 21, 1919 Pleasant Ridge Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate reads that her father was Sanford Jackson Robertson, born Newton Co., MO, and her mother was Hettie Belle Mathis, born Barry Co., MO. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| ROBERTSON, Sanford Jackson, Dr. | Apr. 27, 1861 Newton Co., MO |
July 3, 1925 McDonald Twp., Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Hattie Belle - Research Note: His death certificate has his name as Sampson J. Robertson. He was married, a physician and his death certificate reads he was born Apr. 27, 1867 and not Apr. 27, 1861 as his stone reads. His father was Larkin Henry Robertson and his mother Mary Matilda Lillis. Mrs. S. J. Robertson, McDowell, MO, was the informant. - Mother's Obit | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
| ROWLAND, Pauline (LANSDOWN) (CONLEY) | Feb. 14, 1929 Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 13, 1964 Farmersville, Tulare, CA |
Inscription: "Beloved Mother" - Research Note: Culver's Funeral Home records read that Pauline's father was Herman Lansdown and her mother Marjorie McNeil both buried at Sparks Cemetery. The cause of death was an auto accident in Farmersville, CA. She was divorced. Her closest relative was Herman Lansdown, Farmersville, CA. - First married Jack Glen Conley and second Jesse Rowland. Her daughter, Patricia Ann Conley is buried at Sparks Cemetery. | Culver's Funeral Home, V. 11, P. 16, By Ted Roller Donna Cooper Note Phyllis Long |
| RUDD, Mary Ella (PATTON) | Abt. 1878 IL |
Nov. 16, 1912 Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Zadoc Casey Patton and Katherine Cates. - Her death certificate gives her death date but doesn't have her birth date listed. The stone has no dates. Her father was Z. C. Patton, and her mother was not known to the informant, Charles Rudd, Joplin, MO. She was age 33 and the cause of death was pulmonary tuberculosis. | Photo Don Warner - Deceased Death Certificate Donna Cooper |
| RUSSELL, ____ | No Date | Nov 1914 County Farm, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: November 12, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Mrs. Russell, an inmate at the county farm, died Sunday night. Interment was made Monday at the Sparks Cemetery north of town. | Online Newspapers Photo Don Warner - Deceased |
