Washburn Prairie Cemetery
AKA Prairie Cemetery
Barry Co., MO
Surnames G
SSW = Shares Stone With
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GALYEN, Eupha Rose Ann (LAKEY) | Apr. 25, 1953 | No Date | SSW: John Lee - Inscription: "Married Sept. 15, 1989" - Another Photo | Photos Phyllis Long |
| GALYEN, John Lee | Sept. 2, 1951 Seligman, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 21, 2006 Cox Monett Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Eupha Rose Ann - Inscription: "Married Sept. 15, 1989" - Research Note: John Lee Galyen, 54, of Purdy, died April 21, 2006, at Cox Monett Hospital. He was born September 2, 1951, in Seligman, and was a son of John Thomas and Margaret (Brandon) Galyen. He was a graduate of Southwest High School in Washburn, a self-employed yard maintenance man, and a member of the First Baptist Church in Washburn. He married Eupha Lakey on September 15, 1989, in Washburn. He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. - Another Photo | Monett Times Apr. 24, 2006 Donna Cooper Photos Phyllis Long |
| GALYEN, Michael Allen | Mar. 18, 1991 Berryville, Carroll Co., AR |
Sept. 12, 2007 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Inscription: "Son of Eupha and John" - Research Note: He was a son of John Lee and Eupha (Lakey) Galyen. He was preceded in death by his father April 21, 2006, and grandparents. Survived by his mother, one brother, and two sisters. - Photo on Stone | Cassville Democrat Photos Phyllis Long |
| GARLAND, Infant | No Date | Aug. 1896 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: August 13, 1896, Cassville Republican, Thursday - Died, the young son of Mrs. Kate (Adcock) Garland. Burial was in Prairie Cemetery. | Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| GATES, Dora Elizabeth (MCCORMACK) | Feb. 4, 1882 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
July 11, 1956 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Walker O. - Research Note: According to her death certificate she was widowed, husband was W. O. Gates. She was a daughter of Reams and Sarah (Roden) McCormack. Mrs. Joe Vanderpool of Washburn was the informant. | Death Certificate Photo Phyllis Long |
| GATES, Walker OWEN | Dec. 1, 1875 Bethany, Harrison Co., MO |
May 20, 1956 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Dora E. - Research Note: He was the husband of Dora (McCormack) Gates, married in 1900. Had one son and five daughters. According to his death certificate his wife was Dora E. Gates. He was a son of James O. and Mary E. (Casebolt) Gates. Ruth Vanderpool of Washburn, MO was the informant. | Obit Death Certificate Photo Phyllis Long |
| GEORGE, Albert F. | 1850 | Apr. 20, 1919 Gudua Springs, KS |
Research Note: According to the online newspapers Albert was a son of David O. George. His mother was Sarah Smith. - The news item reads: Cassville Republican, April 24, 1919 - Albert George Dead - A telegram was received here Monday by the relatives of Albert George, stating that he had died Sunday, April 20, at Gudua Springs, Kan. He had been at the Springs for some time for treatment for rheumatism. Mr. George was a son of the late David O. George, an old settler on Washburn Prairie. He was a brother of J. W. George of this city who died a short time ago, of the late Dr. George of Berryville, Ark., and of Mrs. Sarah Evans. Larry George, a nephew, of Kansas City went to Gudua Springs Monday upon receipt of the news of his uncle's death, to look after the body which is being brought to Washburn Prairie Cemetery for interment. | Online Newspapers Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| GEORGE, Alice (MCCLURE) | July 30, 1864 | 1904 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: J. W. George - Inscription: "Wife of J. W. George" - Research Note: She was the wife of James W. George and the daughter of William McClure and Zarilda Jane Gay. | Husband's Online Obit Note Photo Phyllis Long |
| GEORGE, David Overton | Abt. 1810 TN |
Apr. 10, 1883 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Age 73 years" - Research Note: His wife was Sarah Rebecca Smith and he was the son of Jesse and Phebe George. | Headstone Donna Cooper Note Photo Phyllis Long |
| GEORGE, Florence J. | Nov. 26, 1894 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 29, 1981 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Daughter" - Research Note: She was the daughter of James W. George and Alice E. McClure. SSDI gives her last residence as Cassville, Barry Co., MO. | SSDI Obit Photo Phyllis Long |
| GEORGE, James W. | 1854 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 6, 1919 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Alice McClure George - Research Note: Husband of Alice (McClure) George. - Partial Obit: He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. David O. George and was born at the late George home, out on Washburn road 5 miles, in 1854, and had practically lived in this county all his life. He attended Clark's Academy at Berryville, Ark., and afterwards studied law in the office of Phelps, McAfee and Massey in Springfield and was admitted to the bar. On January 5, 1887, he and Miss Alice McClure, a daughter of the late Wm. and Mrs. Jane McClure of near Washburn, were married and they moved to this city and have lived here since. Mrs. George died some 15 years ago. There was born of this marriage, one son Larry, and two daughters, Misses Florence and Mary O. George, who survive the parents. | Online Obit Photo Phyllis Long |
| GEORGE, Laura Gertrude | 1853 | July 30, 1897 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Dau. of David O. & Sarah" - Research Note: Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Aug. 5, 1897 - Miss Laura Gertrude George died Friday, July 30, at the old George Homestead on the Washburn road, age 44 years. The remains were interred in the Washburn Prairie Cemetery, Saturday after services by Eld. J. C. Sellers. - She was the daughter of David O. George and Sarah Smith. | Online Newspapers Darla Ball Marbut Photo Phyllis Long |
| GEORGE, Lawrence Albert | Aug. 28, 1887 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 2, 1964 Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK |
Inscription: "Son" - Research Note: He was the son of James W. George and Alice E. McClure. He was a retired Missouri Pacific engineer. He retired in 1952 and moved to Bartlesville, OK. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Mary O. Funk and Miss Florence George, both of Bartlesville. | Obit Photo Phyllis Long |
| GEORGE?, Martha E. | 1839 | 1914 | Research Note: There is no surname on this stone, but she is buried next to Sarah George and D. O. George. According to notes at rootsweb, David and Sarah George did have a daughter Martha E. | Note Photo Phyllis Long |
| GEORGE, Pheby (GEORGE) | 1770 NC |
1850 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Researchers believe Pheby is buried here in Washburn Prairie which stand to reason as she is in the 1850 census, Barry Co., MO, age 80 with son Jesse W. George, age 44. Rutherford Co., NC have a marriage bond between Pheby George and Jesse George dated Jan. 12, 1796. No stone was found. | NC Marriage Bond Census Phyllis Long |
| GEORGE, Sarah Rebecca (SMITH) | Abt. 1816 | Oct. 20, 1860 | Inscription: "Wife of D. O. George - Aged 44 years old" - Research Note: She was the wife of David O. George. | Note Photo Phyllis Long |
| GIDDINGS, Nina Marie (LAKEY) | Sept. 29, 1951 Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK |
July 2, 2012 At Home, Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Eugene Kelley and Ella (Beede) Lakey. In 1967, in Wichita, Kansas, she was united in marriage to Jim Giddings and to this union three children were born. Preceding her in death were her parents and two brothers, Fred and Herschel. Nina was a resident of Washburn, Missouri most of her life and attended Washburn First Baptist Church. She had owned and operated two restaurants, one at Table Rock and one at Seligman. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| GODARD, Samuel Hiram | Sept. 29, 1849 Franklin Co., PA |
Jan. 07, 1911 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: North side, plot of four graves. Headstone for Godard. Great-grandfather of A. J. Scott, Lincoln, AR. - Phyllis' Note: Stone looks like that Goddard is spelled Gudard. His death certificate has Godard. He was a miner, father was George Godard born PA, mother's maiden name was Stewart. Mrs. W. R. Scott was the informant. - 1910 Census, Missouri, Barry, Ash , District 0001 - William R. Scott, head of household, age 51, married 6 years, born IN - Maple D. wife (daughter of Samuel Godard), age 32, mother of one child born MO - Samuel, son, age 5, born KS - Samuel Godard, father-in-law, age 60, married 35 years, born PA, has own income - Annetta, mother-in-law, age 54, mother of 7 children, 6 living, born IL - Valentine, brother-in-law, age 18, born KS - Fred, brother-in-law, age 14, born KS - His wife was Annetta Ryan and he was the son of George Godard and Anna Rebecca Stewart. | Stone Note Celie K. O'rourke Death Certificate Census Photo Phyllis Long |
| GOURLEY, John H. | May 2, 1835 OH |
Aug. 2, 1902 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Allen Gourley and Susan Hampton both born Carter Co., TN. He first married Hester Ann Guyre and second Julia Matilda Hawkins. In the 1880 Census, Ezbon, Jewell Co., Kansas - John H. Gourley age 44 and wife Julia age 42, are with son Thomas age 18. - 1900 Census, Missouri, Jackson, Westport, District 145 - John Gourley, born May 1836 OH, age 64, married 42 years, carpenter - Julia, wife, born Aug. 1841 MI, age 58, mother of 4 children, 3 living. | Census Photo Phyllis Long |
| GOWEN, Billy "Bill" Blaine | June 14, 1924 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 13 2013 Wesley Hosp., Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS |
Research Note: He was the son of William Durham and Stella Mable (Webb) Gowen. On June 21, 1953, in Cassville, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Norma Jean Baker. Preceding him in death were his parents and one brother, Wayne Gowen. Billy grew up and received his education at Washburn where he graduated from high school. After high school he joined the United States Army, during World War II, serving from September 23, 1944 until August 25, 1946. He then attended the University of Arkansas before being called back to the Army during the Korean War and served from October 23, 1950, until September 22, 1951. Upon returning home he finished his studies at the University of Arkansas and received his bachelor's degree. He had been employed with the Extension Service in Arkansas for a while and then moved to Wichita, where he was an Industrial Engineer for Boeing Aircraft for thirty-two years. | Fohn Funeral Home Photo Phyllis Long |
| GOWEN, Fredalene Doris (PRIER) (TERRY) | Feb. 8, 1928 | No Date | SSW: Wayne - Research Note: Daughter of John Washington Prier and Arizona Marie "Zona" Skelton. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photos Donna Cooper |
| GOWEN, James Walter | Mar. 23, 1890 Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 3, 1969 Cassville Nursing Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Culver Funeral Home records state that his father was Burrell Gowen and that his mother was Nancy Jane Durham. He was single and a farmer. He had lived in the Cassville community for 4 years and was 78 years old. Usual residence 503 East Street, Cassville, MO. Mrs. Irene Horner of rural Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - WW I Draft Registration, June 5, 1917, James was living in Seligman, Barry Co., MO and was single. 1930 Census, Washburn, Barry Co., MO, James is head of household, age 40 born MO, still single, living with his sister Maggie, age 37, single, born MO. | WW I Draft Registration Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Culver Funeral Home, V. 13, p. 92, by Ted Roller Photos Donna Cooper |
| GOWEN, Margaret Elizabeth "Maggie" | June 12, 1892 Barry Co., MO |
June 7, 1968 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Maggie was listed in the Culver Funeral Home records as a daughter of Burrel Gowen and Nancy Durham and she was single. Mrs. Mary McGlothlin, Cassville, MO, was her closest relative and she was 75 years old. She had lived in the Cassville, MO, community for four years and lived on East St. - 1930 Census, Washburn, Barry Co., MO, James is head of household, age 40 born MO, still single, living with his sister Maggie, age 37, single, born MO. | Census Phyllis Long Culver Funeral Home, V. 13, p. 35, by Ted Roller Photos Donna Cooper |
| GOWEN, Stella Mabel (WEBB) | Jan. 6, 1898 Pea Ridge, Benton Co., MO |
May 9, 1973 Bill Horner Home, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: William D. - Research Note: Mabel was the wife of William Durham Gowen. Culver Funeral Home records state that her father was T. F. Webb and her mother Ada Adella Patterson. Willie Gowen, deceased was her husband. Her closest relative was Mrs. Adella Horner, Cassville, MO. - From the online newspapers - Rock Springs - W. D. Gowen of this section, son of the late Burl A. Gowen, and Miss Mabel Webb of Pea Ridge, Ark., daughter of T. Webb were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at the home of the bride last Sunday. They are both members of well respected families. We wish for them a long happy and prosperous journey through life. April 10, 1919 - Another Photo | Culver Funeral Home, V. 13, p. 92, by Ted Roller Photos Donna Cooper |
| GOWEN, Wayne Bernard | Nov. 1, 1922 Seligman, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 26, 1970 At Home, Rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Fredalene - Inscription: "MISSOURI CPL 1773 SVC COMPT UNIT WW II" - Research Note: Son of William D. Gowen and Mable Webb. His wife was Fredalene Prier and she was the informant on the death certificate. - A native of Washburn, MO, he owned and operated a grocery store east of Purdy for nine years. He was WW II veteran and member of the Arnhart Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Fredalene; one daughter, Jane Ann of the Home; three step-children, Craig, Scott and Jill, all of the home; his mother Mrs. Mabel Gowen , Washburn; one sister, Mrs. Bill Horner, Cassville; and one brother, Bill of Wichita, KS. - Military Stone | Death Certificate Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photos Donna Cooper |
| GOWEN, William Durham | July 12, 1888 Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 20, 1968 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Mabel - Inscription: "MO PVT BATT B 242 FIELD ARTY 2 WW I" - Research Note: Culver Funeral Home records have recorded that his father was Burl Gowen and his mother Nancy Jane Durham. His closest relative was Mabel Gowen. He lived at Rt. 2, Seligman, MO and was 79 years old. He was a farmer and was married. His wife was Stella Mable Webb. - Another Stone - Another Photo | Culver Funeral Home, V.13, p. 8, by Ted Roller Photos Donna Cooper |
| GRAHAM, Jacob "Jack" Patric | 1880 Madison Co., MO |
Nov. 16, 1951 Cardwell Hosp., Stella, Newton Co., MO |
SSW: Virginia - Research Note: Jacob Patric Graham was a blacksmith according to his death certificate. He was a son of Stephen Graham and Mary Wakefield. His usual address was 1 mile north of Washburn. His wife was given as Nancy Virginia Graham and she was the informant. She gave her address as Washburn, MO. - Jack's Side | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photos Phyllis Long |
| GRAHAM, Leanie | No Date | Mar. 1904 MO |
Research Note: Saturday, March 12, 1904, Cassville Democrat, Barry Co., MO - Leanie Graham of near Washburn died Monday morning of pneumonia, and his remains were laid to rest Tuesday in the Washburn Prairie Cemetery by the I. O. O. F. He left a wife and four children to mourn his death. He formerly resided near this place. | Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| GRAHAM, Pearl (MCGLOTHLIN) | Abt. 1874 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
June 8, 1906 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Age 26 Years, 5 Mos. and 8 Days - Wife of J. B. Graham" - Research Note: Pearl McGlothlin married John Graham - Graham, Jno. age 21, McGlothlin, Pearl age 21, married on Feb. 24, 1901 by E. W. McCracken, MG - Newspaper account of her death: - June 16, 1906, Cassville Democrat, Saturday - Mrs. John Graham of Exeter died June 8 of jaundice and other complications, age 25 years. She was a daughter of Taylor McGlothin, an old and respected citizen of near Washburn. Funeral services were conducted at Exeter Saturday and the remains were laid to rest in the Washburn Cemetery. She left a husband and two children to mourn her death. They have the sympathy of many friends. - She was the daughter of Joseph Taylor McGlothlin and Melvina A. McGlothlin. Melvina was the daughter of Alexander and Mary (Durham) McGlothlin. | Marriage Record Online Newspaper Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| GRAHAM, Stephen D. | Feb. 3, 1856 Madison Co., MO |
Apr. 7, 1942 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Stephen D. Graham was a retired farmer. Mary B. (Wakefield) Graham was his wife's name. He was a widow and age 86 years, 2 months and 4 days old when he died. The cause of death was nephritis. His father was Willis Graham, born AR, and his mother Martha Paullus, born Wayne Co., MO. J. P. Graham, R. 1, Washburn, MO, was the informant. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| GRAHAM, Virginia Nancy (GROVE) | Apr. 13, 1886 Wayne Co., IL |
Dec. 22, 1959 Vanderpool Home, Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Jack - Research Note: Virginia was the wife of Jacob P. Graham. Her death date was never added. She was mentioned on Jacob's death certificate as his wife. Culver Funeral Home records state that John Grove was her father and that Lydia Pruitt was her mother. Mrs. Ruth Vanderpool, Washburn, MO, was her closest relative. She had lived in the community 20 years. Jacob P. Graham, deceased was her husband. - Virginia's Side of Stone | Death Certificate Culver Funeral Home, V. 8,P. 131, by Ted Roller Donna Cooper Photos Phyllis Long |
| GREEN, Sterman Thomas | Jan. 16, 1888 AR |
Aug. 9, 1962 VA Hosp., Fayetteville, Washington Co., AR |
Inscription: "MISSOURI PVT US ARMY WORLD WAR I" - Research Note: Private United States Army. Married: Alta Mae Keller, Neodesha, KS. Brothers: Albert Green/Harmon Green (deceased) of Cassville, MO - Sister: Lillie Green (?) St. Louis, MO (deceased) - Sons: Carl S. Green, (deceased) - Richard Lee Green, (Belton, MO) - Orville Oscar Green, (Mesa, AZ.) - Donna's Note: A correction - Carol posted that Sterman Thomas Green died in Cassville, Barry Co., MO, however, Culver Funeral Home records read that he died in the VA Hospital in Fayetteville, AR, and the record also states that he was born in AR and not Barry County, MO, as she posted. He was the son of John and Nancy Green. Rev. Raymond Black preached his funeral. | Note Granddaughter Carol (Green)Potter Photo Culver Funeral Home, by Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| GRIMES, Colonel Ralph | Dec. 28, 1922 Garfield, Benton Co., AR |
June 5, 1942 Rural Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Gone But Not Forgotten" - Research Note: His death certificate reads that his father was Ira Grimes, born Garfield, AR and that his mother was Enil Scalt, born Garfield, AR. His death was caused from a brain hemorrhage as a result of a car accident. He was age 19 years, 6 months and 7 days old, which indicates the birth date on the death certificate is a correct date. His stone reads that he was born in 1923 and his death certificate 1922. | Death Certificate Photo Donna Cooper |
| GRIMES, Erie Florence (SCOTT) | Sept. 8, 1891 Garfield, Benton Co., AR |
Mar. 20, 1980 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Ira E. - Inscription: "Married May 11, 1942" - Research Note: Her father was Lorenzo Dow "Ramsey" Scott and her mother Melinda Cox. Her mother was born at the Elk Horn Tavern in Pea Ridge, Benton Co., AR. Ramsey and Melinda are both buried in Pratt Cemetery, Benton Co., AR. - Another Photo | Photos Note Donna Cooper |
| GRIMES, Ira Earl | Oct. 13, 1892 Garfield, Benton Co., AR |
Mar. 23, 1974 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Erie Florence - Inscription: "Married May 11, 1942" - Research Note: The Ira Grimes family lived in the Weathers salt box house located on HWY 37 in Washburn. It was a home that was built during the Civil War. Their neighbors on the north were James and Ella Mooney. - He was the son of John Robert Grimes and Martha Ellen Vandegriff. - Another Photo | Photos Note Donna Cooper |
| GRIMES, Maxwell "Max" William | Aug. 30, 1914 Benton Co., AR |
Feb. 12, 2003 Cox-Monett Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Rena E. - Inscription: "I Thee Wed Mar. 15, 1939" - Research Note: Springfield News-Leader - February 14, 2003 - Washburn - Mr. Maxwell William "Max" Grimes, Washburn, a residential builder, died Wednesday in Cox-Monett Hospital. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Washburn Church of Christ with burial in Washburn Prairie Cemetery under direction of Williamson Funeral Home, Cassville. He was the son of Ira Earl Grimes and Erie Florence Scott. The stone has Aug. 30, 1914, and the obit has Aug. 29, 1914 as the birth date. | Photo Obit Donna Cooper |
| GRIMES, Rena Elva (APPLEGATE) | Feb. 12, 1917 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 19, 1987 | SSW: Max W. - Inscription: "I Thee Wed Mar. 15, 1939" - Research Note: Daughter of Henry Applegate and Eunice E. Wills. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper |
| GRIMES, Wilma Geraldine (VARNER) | May 17 1922 | Dec. 2, 1989 | Inscription: "Granny" - Research Note: Her parents were Paul Chandler and Nora Jane (Hodges) Varner. She married Ira Lonansa Grimes. He died in 1979 and is buried in Kechi Twp. Cemetery, Sedgwick Co., KS with his second wife Grace. | Photo Phyllis Long |
| GUILES, Charity Elizabeth (WESTMORELAND) | Aug. 4, 1850 Winston Salem, NC |
Jan. 26, 1926 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate names W. H. Guiles as her husband's name. Her father was given as H. B. Westmoreland, born Winston Salem, NC, and her mother as Elizabeth Marshall. She was given as widowed. - Cassville Democrat - 6 Feb. 1926 - Grandma Giles passed away the 27th with complications of diseases and old age. She leaves twin daughters, Mrs. Edwin Houston of Washburn and Mrs. Marion Smith of California, and one son, Walter Giles of Washburn. She had been a member of the Methodist Church for several years and has gone to the home prepared for her. Rev. Hodge preached the funeral and the remains were interred beside her husband at the Washburn Prairie Cemetery." | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Cassville Democrat Phyllis Long |
| GUILES, Margaret (RAULISON) | Nov. 14, 1822 Montgomery Co., NY |
Mar. 10, 1916 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She married William Guiles in Montgomery Co., NY in 1844. He was born April 29, 1810 and died in 1877 in Minnesota. - Alexandria Post News, 9 Nov. 1877 - Died...On Saturday last, Mr. Guiles, an old and respected citizen of the town of Holmes City. Funeral at his house Monday, by Rev. W. M. Wells. The deceased leaves a wife and family of 13 living children, ten of whom are married. - He is buried in the Van Loon Cemetery in Holmes City, Douglas Co., MN. - March 23, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO - Margaret Raulison, was born Nov 14, 1822, at Charleston, N.Y. She was married to Wm. Guiles, at the age of 15, at Charleston, N. Y. She was converted when ten years old and joined the Methodist Episcopal church. She and her family moved from New York in 1865, settling in Minnesota. To them were born thirteen children, eight girls and five boys, eleven of which are living. Her husband, Wm. Guiles died in 1877. She leaves fifty-one grand children, twenty-seven great-grand children, and twelve great-great grand children and making ninety, in all. Her family is scattered, Mrs. Alice Spofford, Conklin, N. Y.; Christopher Guiles, Hallstead, Penn.; Mrs. Mary Thompson, Cora Penn; Frances Guiles, Alexandria, Minn.; Mrs. Lucinda Langiven and Silence Stephenson, Kemp., Minn.; Mrs. Hannah M. Wray, Orting, Wash.; Mrs. Helen M. Bly, Wenetenbee, Wash.; Wm. H. Guiles, and Mrs. Sarah A. Westmoreland, Washburn, Mo. In 1900 she moved to Washburn with her daughter, Mrs. Westmoreland, where she lived until her spirit took its flight. Her children being so far away none were present when the Death Angle came expect her daughter, Mrs. Westmoreland. She had been a great care for many years but her daughter with her loving heart cared for her many wants with that faithfulness that can only be rewarded in heaven. Grandma Guiles lived to the great age of 93 years, 3 months and 25 days. She was a true Christian attending all means of grace, helping to support the same until too feeble to do so. The funeral services were conducted by Bro. L. R. lamb of Cassville at the Union Church in Washburn at 1 p.m., March 12, 1916. She was laid to rest in the Washburn Prairie cemetery. | Note Online Newspapers Donna Cooper Obits Photo Phyllis Long |
| GUILES, Walter Ernest | June 27, 1878 Home City, Douglas Co., MN |
Dec. 23, 1937 Broadhead, CO |
Research Note: He married at age 20, Lillian B. Adcock, age 19, on Oct. 30, 1898 in Washburn, Barry Co., MO. She was born Oct. 1879 in Barry Co., MO. He was the son of William Henry Guiles and Charity Elizabeth Westmoreland. Lillian was the daughter of John Adcock and Martha George buried in Washburn Prairie Cemetery. She died in 1957 Greeley, Weld Co., CO and is buried there in the Linn Grove Cemetery beside her son Floyd. - Cassville Republican, Jan. 6, 1938 - Walter Ernest Guiles, formerly of Washburn, died at his home in Broadhead, Co., Dec. 23, 1937. He was born at Home City, MN, June 1878. He was 59 Years, five months and 26 days old. He had lived a number of years at Washburn, before going to CO. He was united in marriage to Miss Lillian Adcock of Washburn, Oct. 30, 1898. To this union five children were born. They are: John William of Oakley, MI; Mrs. Ruth Anderson of Broadhead, CO; Mrs. Bettie Nesbit of Plattenville, CO; and Floyd and Walter of the home. Besides his wife and children and 7 grandchildren, he leaves to mourn his passing two sisters; Mrs. Thomas of Los Angeles CA and Mrs. Emma Houston of Washburn, and one foster brother George of Pittsburg, KS, also a host of other relatives and friends. The remains were brought to Washburn where funeral services were held on Wed. Afternoon, Dec. 29, 1937 by Rev. Charles Vanzandt. Burial in the Washburn Prairie Cemetery, with the Barr Blankenship Funeral Service in charge. | Note Donna Cooper Census MO Marriage Records Findagrave.com Newspapers.com Photo Phyllis Long |
| GUILES, William Henry | May 27, 1844 Montgomery Co., NY |
Oct. 30, 1922 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was married July 6, 1868 in Douglas Co., MN, to Charity Westmoreland. He was the son of William Guiles and Margaret Raulison. - Cassville Democrat - 4 Nov. 1922 - W. H. Guiles, an old citizen and a Civil War veteran died at 4 o'clock Monday morning. He was 78 years old and leaves a wife and family. He was interred at Washburn Prairie Tuesday afternoon. | Note Donna Cooper Obit Photo Phyllis Long |
| GUNTER, Chester Madison | Oct. 17, 1905 TX |
Jan. 23, 1987 MO |
SSW: Oneida - Research Note: His wife was Oneida Hays and he was the son of Gilbert Gibson Gunter and Jennie Morris. He was first married to Bessie Verona Scott. - Wellington Leader, Wellington, Collingsworth Co., TX., February 26, 1987 - Chester Madison Gunter, 81, a former deputy sheriff of Collingsworth County, died January 23, after an illness of two weeks, family friends, Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Hale have been notified. His home was in Seligman, Mo. Services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, in Williams Chapel at Cassville, Mo. and burial was in Washburn Prairie Cemetery, Washburn, Mo. Mr Gunter was a deputy sheriff under the late Sheriff Paul Bell. Later he lived in Amarillo, before moving to Missouri. He is survived by three sons, Gene Gunter of Naperville, IL. James Gunter of Woodbury, Long Island, New York, and Randolph Gunter of Kearns, Utah; one brother, Hugh Gunter of Amarillo; two sisters, Margie Johnson and Ola Gunter, both of Stockton, Calif, 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. | Obit Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper |
| GUNTER, Oneida Inez (HAYES) (THOMPSON) | Mar. 16, 1908 McKinney, Collin Co., TX |
Apr. 26, 2000 Oklahoma City, OK |
SSW: Chester M. - Research Note: Daughter of Dillard Hayes and Emma Lucy Cantrell. Her first husband was Calton "Cal" Atwood Thompson buried at Washburn Prairie Cemetery. | Census Photo Donna Cooper |
| GURNEY, George Veryl | Aug. 2, 1933 Red Cloud, NE |
Oct. 11, 2009 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Lois M. - Research Note: Son of William and Lillian (Coleman) Gurney. On August 14, 1976, in Kansas City, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Lois (Nelson) Groves. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and five brothers. George received his education in Deer, Arkansas, graduating from Deer High School in 1952. He then attended Arkansas Technical College in Russellville. For four years he served in the United States Navy as a machinist mate. Throughout his life time he worked for Bendix Corporation in Kansas City where he was a draftsman and then for the Kansas City Water Department as a chemical engineer. He retired from General Motors in the Trim Department in 1986. Eighteen years ago he moved to Cassville to make his home. - He first married at age 26, Peggy J. Wattenbarger, age 17 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. | Barry Co. Advertiser Oct. 14, 2009 MO Marriage Records Photo Phyllis Long |
| GURNEY, Lois Marie (NELSON) (GROVES) | Aug. 19, 1929 | No Date | SSW: George V. - Research Note: She first married at age 20, Benjamin F. Groves, age 23,on Sept. 10, 1949 in Jackson Co., MO. She married George V. Gurney on Aug. 18, 1976 in Jackson Co., MO. | MO Marriage Records Photo Phyllis Long |
| GURLEY, Nancy Sybil (VARNER) (DAUGHERTY) (PERIMAN) (LASITER) (BAKER) | Nov. 14, 1855 TN |
Apr. 12, 1934 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: According to her death certificate her father was William Varner, born TN and her mother was Katherine Shipley, born TN, and she was age 78 years, 5 months and 28 days old when she died. E. W. Daugherty, Purdy, MO, was the informant. She is buried next to her first husband John A. Daugherty. - Her second husband was Joel Periman Jr., third husband was Francis Lasiter, fourth husband was Jacob Baker, and fifth was George Washington Gurley. - Cassville Democrat Obit - "Aunt Nan" Gurley, Purdy, Dies Suddenly in a Chair. - Mrs. Nancy S. Daugherty Gurley of Purdy, died suddenly in her home Thursday afternoon. She was sitting in a chair talking with a neighbor, Mrs. Della LeFurjah, when she was seized with a heart attack and died immediately. The heart ailment had been chronic with her. - A short funeral service was held at the Baptist Church in Purdy, Sunday. The body was taken to her own church home, the Washburn Prairie Church where another funeral service was held. Rev. Charles Vanzandt, Rev. C. M. Smith and Rev. Jack Yancey officiated at the services. Burial was in the Washburn Prairie cemetery under the direction of Blankenships of Purdy. - She will rest by the side of her first husband, John A. Daugherty, who died March 20, 1891. - Mrs. Gurley who was affectionately known as "Aunt Nan" was the widow of the late George Gurley, whom she married in 1916 and who died Apr. 5, 1924. - Nancy S. Varner was born in Tennessee on Nov. 14, 1855. The family moved to Cassville when she was five years old. Later she moved to Washburn Prairie where she lived until about 20 years ago when she went to Purdy to make her home. She was the mother of three children by her first marriage, only one surviving, a son, E. W. Daugherty, who lived with her. A daughter, Mrs. Lily Henson, died June 13, 1903, and another daughter died Nov. 21, 1922. She is survived by eight grandchildren and five great grand children. A brother, J. F. Varner, lives at Cassville. A sister, Mrs. Pearl Fulton, lives at Washburn, and another sister, Mrs. Mary Herron lives at Shawnee, OK. | Note Donna Cooper Obit Photo Phyllis Long |
