Taggart Royal Oaks Cemetery
Barry Co., MO
SSW = Shares Stone With
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAWSON, Janiece (TAGGART) (STRICKLAND) | Jan. 6, 1932 Mountain View, OK |
Sept. 30, 2020 At Home, Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Carl and Agnes (Charles) Taggart. On October 18, 1987 she was united in marriage to R.H. Buck Lawson in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, who preceded her in death on January 28, 2010. Also preceding her in death were her parents; three sons, Ricky, David and Gary Strickland and one brother, Gene Taggart. Janiece received her education in Carnegie, Oklahoma and was a 1949 high school graduate. For several years she was an office manager for Schmidt Construction in Miami, Oklahoma. In high school she was the state's leading scorer in basketball in 1948-1949. Thirty-four years ago she moved from Oklahoma to Exeter to make her home. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Cassville, Missouri. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| LAWSON, R. H. "Buck" | Sept. 21, 1931 Miami, OK |
Jan. 28, 2010 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: He was an Exeter, MO resident and a son of Dick and Letha (Crow) Lawson. On October 18, 1987, he was united in marriage to Janiece (Taggart) Strickland. Preceding him in death were his parents and one son, David. During the Korean War he served in the United States Army, as an anti aircraft Sergeant. He was a rancher, working as a foreman or manager his entire life. | Barry Co. Advertiser Feb. 3, 2010 Phyllis Long |
| JACKSON, Agnes Evelyn (CHARLES) (TAGGART) | July 7, 1914 Harrison, Boone Co., AR |
May 6 , 2000 St. John's Reg. Health Center, Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Charles Carl - Inscription: "Married Nov. 28, 1928" -Research Note: Daughter of James M. and Josephine (Peek) Charles. She worked at a defense plant as a young girl and later worked in the nursing field. She moved to Barry County around 1980 and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cassville. She married Carl Taggart in 1928, and he preceded her in death in 1988. She married Sam Jackson, and he preceded her in death. - Another Photo | Monett Times Mary Homesley Photos Jack Fly Jay Trace |
| RILEY, Joseph | No Date | No Date | Inscription: "In Memory of - He who believes has everlasting life - John 6 47" - Another Photo | Photos Jack Fly Jay Trace |
| STRICKLAND, Jim David | Sept. 6, 1953 Miami, OK |
Nov. 15, 2007 Anderson,Madison Co., IN |
Research Note: Son of Clayton Strickland and Janiece Taggart. He was divorced and a truck driver. Gary Strickland, brother, was the informant on the death certificate. Cause of death was Myocardial Infarction, Chronic Alcoholism. - Back of Stone - Another Photo | IN Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photos Jack Fly Jay Trace |
| TAGGART, Anne Marie (RILEY) | Jan. 8, 1941 | No Date | SSW: Carl Gene - Inscription: "Married Mar. 30, 1973" - Another Photo | Photos Jack Fly Jay Trace |
| TAGGART, Carl Eugene "Gene | Apr. 23, 1938 Carnegie, OK |
Sept. 11, 2006 Cox Memorial Hospital, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Anna Marie - Inscription: "Married Mar. 30, 1973" - Research Note: He was a son of Charlie Carl and Agnes Evelyn (Charles) Taggart. He graduated with a degree in pharmacy from Southwest Oklahoma State University School of Pharmacy. He operated Taggart's Medicine Shop in Cassville. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cassville. He was a former member of Good News Quartet, Lions Club, and Rotary Club. He married Anne M. Riley on March 30, 1973, in Twin Rivers, Oklahoma. - Another Photo | Online Obit Photos Jack Fly Jay Trace |
| TAGGART, Charles Carl | Jan 11, 1908 DeQueen, AR |
Jan 18, 1988 | SSW: Agnes Evelyn - Inscription: Married Nov. 28, 1928" - Research Note: Moved here from Munsey Cemetery and buried next to Agnes Jackson, his wife. Son of William David Taggart and Callie Merideth. - Another Photo | SS Claims Index Census Phyllis Long Williamson's Funeral Home Cassville, MO Photos Jack Fly Jay Trace |
| WHITCANACK, Laurie Jo | July 5, 1953 Des Moines, IA |
Oct. 27, 2020 Hartland Apartments, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Glen and Virginia (Bentley) Whitcanack, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were three brothers, Glen Whitcanack Jr, Robert Whitcanack and Bentley Whitcanack and one sister, Pat Havens. Laurie received her education in California and graduated from Galt High School. She attended San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, California and went on to receive her Bachelor Degree from Sacramento State University in Sacramento, California. Twenty-eight years ago, she moved to Cassville, Missouri from Lodi, California. She had previously worked as a cook and register clerk at Stage Stop in Butterfield, Missouri. She was a member of Cassville First Baptist Church. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| WHITLEY, Nadine C. (TAGGART) | Feb. 12, 1930 Oakdale Oklahoma Co., OK |
July 4, 2024 At Home Ada Pontotoc Co., OK |
SSW: W. M. "Bill" - Inscription: "Married" Dec. 5, 1948" - Research Note: Daughter of Carl and Agnes (Charles) Taggart. On Dec. 5, 1948 she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Bill Whitley, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death are her parents; brother, Gene Taggart; sister, Janiece; and grandson, Garet Whitley. Nadine is survived by her five sons, Blake Whitley and his wife, Debbie of Cassville, MO, Kevin Whitley and his wife, Carole of Inola, OK, Colin Whitley and his wife, Jackie of Seminole, OK, Brett Whitley and his wife, Nancy of Ada, OK, and Pat Whitley and his wife, Lisa of Durant, OK; 17 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. She began teaching English at Ft. Cobb, OK in the late 60's and moved to Sulphur, OK in the early 70's and taught High School Business, Accounting, Typing, and English classes until she retired in 1993. Bill and Nadine moved to Eagle Rock, MO after her retirement and she lived there until 2013. She then moved into the Baptist Village in Ada.Back of stone | Fohn Funeral Home L. Pearce FindaGrave Photos Jay Trace |
WHITLEY, William "Bill" | Mar. 28, 1927 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK |
June 19, 2007 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Nadine C. - Inscription: "Married" Dec. 5, 1948" - Research Note: He was the son of Ottie Burette "O. B." and Lola M. (Harris) Whitley. He was a graduate of Alfalfa High School in Oklahoma. He received his bachelors degree in industrial arts from Carnegie College, attended Southwest State College in Weatherford, Oklahoma, and received his masters degree from North Texas College in Canyon, Texas. He was an Army veteran. He taught at the Air Force Base in Amarillo and was superintendent of schools in Alfalfa and Fort Cobb, Oklahoma. He was director of the skill center in Sulphur, Oklahoma, and began building until retirement. He was active in Boys Scouts of America and Rotary International. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Golden. He married Nadine Taggart on December 5, 1948. - Military Stone - Inscription: "William M. Whitley, T SGT US ARMY WORLD WAR II" - Back of stone - Metal Plate | Monett Times Photos Jay Trace |
