Washburn Prairie Cemetery
AKA Prairie Cemetery
Barry Co., MO
Surnames K - L

SSW = Shares Stone With

Name	Born	Died	Research Notes & Inscriptions	Researcher or Resource
KAISER, Melissa Jean	Apr. 30, 1981	June 11, 1981	No Data	Photo Donna Cooper
KEENER, George	1801 PA	Aug. 13, 1881 MO	SSW: Mary S. Keener - Inscription: "Aged 80 years, 3 months - In memory of our dear Father And Sister"	Photo Phyllis Long
KEENER, Mary S. (MARSH)	1832	July 14, 1901	SSW: George - Inscription: "Aged 68 years - In memory of our dear Father And Sister"	Photo Phyllis Long
KELLEY, P. K.	No Date	No Date	Research Note: Possible grave for P. K. Kelley. No name or dates.	Photos Phyllis Long
KELLEY, R.	No Date	1870	Research Note: This is one of the flat slabs of stone that is located in the middle of the cemetery. It has a date of 1870 - assuming this is a death date it was posted that way. Next to his grave is E. A. Hale who died in 1862. - Another Photo	Note Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long
KELLY, Earl Holmes	Feb. 13, 1892 Streetman, TX	Nov. 24, 1970 Golden Age Manor, Houston, Harris Co., TX	SSW: Velma L. - Research Note: No parents named on the death certificate and he was widowed. He was a lounge operator. - Culver Funeral Home records do not list where he died or anything about his relatives, except that B. T. Millikin, Jr., in Houston, TX paid for the funeral. - SSDI gives his last residence as Houston, Harris Co., TX. His SS number was issued in OK. TX Death Index says he was widowed. - 1920 Census, Oklahoma, Tulsa, Tulsa, District 209 - Earl H. Kelley, age 28, born TX, father born TN, mother TX, waiter in cafe; Ella, wife, age 28, born TX, father born AL, mother U.S. Note that in this census, his wife is named Ella and she was born about 1892. A possible first wife. - He married Velma Pinnell on Apr. 18, 1927 in Tulsa, OK. - Another Photo	Culver's Funeral Home, V. 14, P. 54 by Ted Roller Donna Cooper SSDI TX Death Index Census TX Death Certificate OK Marriage Reocords Photos Phyllis Long
KELLY, Velma (BLACK)	Aug. 27, 1901 MO	Nov. 3, 1960 Ponca City, OK	SSW: Earl H. - Research Note: Velma was a daughter of John and Flora (Frazier) Black and Earl Kelly was her husband's name. No place of death is mentioned but she was living in Ponca City, Kay Co., OK, and had lived there for 33 years. Her closest relative was Mrs. B. T. Millikin, Houston, TX. She was age 59 and the cause of death was acute coronary thrombosis. - Another Photo	Culver's Funeral Home, V. 9, P. 61 by Ted Roller Donna Cooper Photos Phyllis Long
KEMP, Edward Rinaldo	Mar. 23, 1865 Shelbyville, Shelby Co., IN	Feb. 17, 1955 Cassville, Barry Co., MO	SSW: Ora M. - Research Note: According to his death certificate he was widowed twice, and his wife was listed as Ora May (Ricketts) Kemp, deceased. He was a farmer. He was a son of James and Amanda (Wray) Kemp. Mrs. Claude Mandell of Cassville, MO was the informant. - Another Photo	Death Certificate Photos Phyllis Long
KEMP, Faye L. (BLACK)	Jan. 27, 1896 Washburn, Barry Co., MO	Jan. 15, 1976 Rogers Memorial Hospital, Rogers, Benton Co., AR	SSW: Montie L. - Research Note: Obit - Mrs. Faye L. Kemp, 79, 610 Zachary Road, Springdale, died Jan. 15 in Rogers Memorial Hospital. Born Jan. 27, 1896, at Washburn, MO, she was the daughter of John Q. and Flora Mae (Frazier) Black and the widow of Montie Kemp, whom she married in 1914. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church in Rogers and had lived in Springdale for the past eight years.	Photo Online Obit Springdale News Jan. 18, 1976 Donna Cooper
KEMP, Montie Lawrence	Apr. 9, 1895 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO	Oct. 9, 1968 Burge Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO	SSW: Faye L. - Research Note: Culver Funeral Home records state that his father was Edward Kemp and his mother Ora Ricketts. He was married and his wife was given as Faye Black Kemp, living in Springfield, MO. He was age 73 and had lived in the community for 8 years.	Photo Culver's Funeral Home, V. 13, P. 58 by Ted Roller Donna Cooper
KEMP, Ora M. (RICKETTS)	1872 Corsicana, Barry Co., MO	Apr. 27, 1933 Washburn, Barry Co., MO	SSW: Ed R. - Research Note: According to his death certificate she was age 60 years, 10 months, 3 days. Her husband was Edward R. Kemp, living. She was a daughter of Marcus H. Ricketts born AL and Harriet Horton, born TN. Edward R. Kemp of Washburn, MO was the informant. - Another Photo	Death Certificate Photos Phyllis Long
KIMBROUGH, Pansy Viols (FOX)	Aug. 28, 1908 Oklahoma City, OK	June 16, 1980 Barry Co. Hosp., Cassville, Barry, MO	SSW: Walter A. "Bill" Kimbrough - Research Note: Daughter of Don R. Fox and Addie F. Armstrong. SSDI gives her last residence as Washburn, Barry Co., MO. She married Walter Arthur Kimbrough on Nov. 8, 1948 in Tulsa, OK.	Headstone Betty Fountain Erickson SSDI OK Marriage Records Census Obit Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper
KIMBROUGH, Walter Arthur "Bill"	Sept. 19, 1893 Clarksville, TX	Feb. 20, 1989 Sacramento Co., CA	SSW: Pansy V. - Research Note: Son of James Oscar Kimbrough and Mary Frances Lathem. SSDI gives his last residence as Rio Linda, Sacramento Co., CA. WW II Draft Registration Cards - Walter Arthur Kimbrough, Box 172, Grass Valley, Nevada Co., CA. Margie Kimbrough given as the person who will always know his address. Her address was also Box 172, Grass Valley, Nevada Co., CA. - Margie (Richardson) Kimbrough was his wife and she died in July 5, 1948 in Lincoln, CA. He married Pansy Viola Fox on Nov. 8, 1948 in Tulsa, OK.	Headstone Betty Fountain Erickson SSDI WW II Draft Registration OK Marriage Index Margie's Obit SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper
KING, Carl Franklin	Sept. 7, 1909 Washburn, Barry Co., MO	May 29, 1911 Barry Co., MO	Research Note: He died at the age, 1 year, 8 months, 22 days. His father had "Illegitimate" listed on the information line, and his mother Clara E. Thompson, born Carl (Carroll?) Co., AR. J. T. Thompson of Cassville, MO, was the informant. - Phyllis Long added: Clara E. Thompson was the daughter of James T. Thompson and Emily Edmondson who are buried at Munsey Cemetery. - Donna's Note: He probably doesn't have a stone. - June 1, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Washburn News: Jim Raines and family were called to Mr. Thompson's Saturday on account of the sickness of Clara Thompson's child. The child died Sunday night and will be buried a the Washburn Prairie cemetery today [Monday].	On line Newspapers On line Obit Death Certificate Phyllis Long
KING, Lester Eugene	Jan. 3, 1954 Tarrant Co., TX	Mar. 18, 2020	Research Note: Graveside services are 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 23, 2020 at Washburn Prairie Cemetery in Washburn, Missouri. Under the direction of the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Missouri. Per the wishes of Mr. King, no obituary information will be released. - Son of James Floyd King and Aynes Madeline Long.	Ozark Funeral Home TX Birth Index Photo Phyllis Long
KIPER, Phillip	1832	Jan. 31, 1881 Barry Co., MO	Inscription: "Age 49 y. 11 m. 22 d." - Research Note: In 1880 in Flat Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO, Phillip Kiper was living with George Sparkman and was his farm worker, listed as a servant. He was age 48, born in Germany and was divorced. He also was counted in 1880 Sugar Creek Twp., of Barry County for that year. He was age 48, born in Germany and was a farmer. His wife was Margaret, age 38, born in IN. They had Mary, Sarah, Alexander, Ella, Jane, Edda and Charles listed as children. It appears that they came to MO from IN sometime between 1869 and 1872.	Note Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long
KUNGL, Catharina W.	Jan. 5, 1940	No Date	SSW: Stephan - Inscription: "Feb. 7, 1947"	Photo Phyllis Long
KUNGL, Stephan	Dec. 11, 1934 Germany	Dec. 31, 2008 Washburn, Barry Co., MO	SSW: Catharina - Inscription: "Feb. 7, 1947" - Research Note: Mr. Kungl was born and raised during the rise of the German military forces prior to World War II. His father moved his family around trying to survive the war looking for a better place to live. Stephan opened up one time to tell the story of himself, his mother and an aunt who were captured and put on a train en route to one of the German concentration camps. The train was stopped and all occupants were allowed to get out and run. They were given a ten minute head start. Stephan and those family members with him were able to make it to Austria where they were able to secure immigration to Australia using Holland as their country of birth. He immigrated to the U.S. in 1964. - Another Photo - Another Photo	Online Obit Barry Co. Advertiser Jan. 7, 2009 Photos Phyllis Long
M. F. L.	No Date	No Date	Research Note: Near the Lough, Kiper and Brown stones.	Photo Phyllis Long
LACEY, Alma Ruth	June 13, 1926 Cushing, Payne Co., OK	Aug. 18, 1930 Washburn, Barry Co., MO	Research Note: Cassville Monument placed a stone at her grave with the dates of 1926 and 1930. Her death certificate has June 13, 1926 as a death date and as the birth date has Aug. 19, 1930, which must be reversed dates. She was age 4 years, 2 months and 5 days old when she died. Burial in Washburn Prairie was Aug. 20, 1939 by Barr and Blankenship of Exeter, MO. Her father was given as Ray Albert Lacey, born Hanena, AR and her mother was listed as Elsie Elnora Mepers, born Hartford, IN. Elsie Elnora Lacey, Washburn, MO, was the informant.	Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long
LAKEY, Angel	No Date	Jan. 25, 1984	Inscription: "Daughter of Fred and Karla Lakey" - Research Note: Daughter of Frederick Dale Lakey and Karla Sue Schell.	Family Records Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper
LAKEY, Ella Marie (BEEDE)	Jan. 10, 1925 Tulsa Co., OK	June 9, 1994 MO	Inscription: "Beloved Mother and Grandma" - Research Note: Daughter of Tom H. Beede and Rosie Weldon. She was the wife of Eugene Kelley Lakey, Sr. He died in 1968 in Wichita, KS and is buried at Resthaven Gardens of Memory in Wichita. They were married on May 3, 1943 in Siloam Springs, AR. She second married George Washington Morse and is buried next to him. - Another Photo	Family Records Newspapers.com AR Marriage Records SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photos Donna Cooper
LAKEY, Eugene Kelly "Sonny" Jr.	May 18, 1949 Tulsa, OK	July 25, 2015 MO	Research Note: He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene K. "Gene" Lakey and Ella Marie (Beede) Lakey; two brothers, Fredrick Dale Lakey and Hershel Lee Lakey; two sisters, Gloria Jean Hayworth and Nina Marie Giddings; and one grandson, Joshuah Kyle Barnette. His second wife was Ruth Hazel (Hilburn) Carlson. He had four children from his first marriage, two sons and two daughters and eight grandchildren. He worked for Star Lumber Company in Wichita, Kan., for 30 some years and after he moved back to Missouri, he worked for Superior Wheel in Rogers, Ark.	Cassville Democrat Photo Phyllis Long
LAKEY, Frederick Dale "Fred"	Aug. 11, 1954 Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS	Mar. 4, 2009 Northwest Medical Center, Springdale, Washington Co., AR	Research Note: Temporary Marker - He was a son of Eugene and Ella (Beede) Lakey. On December 7, 1973, he was united in marriage to Karla Schell. Survived by his wife and three daughters. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Angel and one brother, Herschel Lakey. Fred received his education at Washburn, graduating from Southwest High School. After high school he took two years of drafting and engineering. Most of his life he lived in Washburn, except for fifteen years, which he spent in Rogers, Arkansas. - Photo of temporary marker in 2017. This will soon be gone. Located next to Eugene K. Lakey. - Another Photo	Fohn Funeral Home Photo Phyllis Long
LAKEY, Karla Sue (SCHELL)	Nov. 1, 1957 Springfield, Greene Co., MO	Jan. 22, 2022 At Home, Washburn, Barry Co., MO	Research Note: She was the daughter of Carl Shipley and Christine Naomie (Armstrong) Schell. She was a 1975 Washburn High School graduate. On December 7, 1973, Karla was united in marriage to Frederick Lakey and unto this union four children were born; he preceded her in death on March 4, 2009. In addition to her parents and husband, Karla was preceded in death by two daughters, Angel Lakey and Heather Lakey; one great-granddaughter; one sister, Sandy Phillips; and one brother-in-law, Larry Stephens. A private family burial will be held at Washburn Prairie at a later date. Service and cremation arrangements are under the direction of the White Funeral Home and Crematory, Cassville, Missouri.	White Funeral Home Phyllis Long
LAMAR, Alpheus	Feb. 2, 1896 Cassville, Barry Co., MO	Nov. 8, 1914 Rural Washburn, Barry Co., MO	Research Note: He was a son of B. F. Lamar. The cause of death was typhoid fever. Phyllis' Note: He was a son of Benjamin F. Lamar and Cordie Talbot, both born MO. - Another Photo	Online Obituary, Nov. 12, 1914, Cassville Republican Photo Death Certificate Phyllis Long
LAMAR, Corda (TALBERT)	Sept. 9, 1875 Cassville, Barry Co., MO	Nov. 27, 1950 Monett, Barry Co., MO	Research Note: Her death certificate reads that Benjamin F. Lamar, deceased, was her husband. Her father was listed as Alpheus Talbert and her mother's name was unknown to the informant. She had been widowed two times. Her usual address was 408 Second St., Monett, Barry County, MO. The cause of death was myocardial degeneration. Ben Lamar, San Mateo, CA, was the informant. Her mother was Eliza J. born NC.	Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long
LAMAR, Horace Edward	May 11, 1898 Barry Co., MO	Oct. 12, 1939 Fayetteville, Washington Co., AR	Research Note: He was the son of Cordelia "Corda" Talbert and Benjamin Franklin Lamar, Jr., who was a former Sheriff of Barry Co., MO. His death certificate says cause of death was a shotgun injury to the face on the Woolsey Bridge in Washington Co., AR. His wife was Cleo Carol Stockton, divorced in CA.	AR Death Certificate Newpapers.com Photo Phyllis Long
LAMB, Novis B. (PATTERSON)	May 6, 1911 Powell, McDonald Co., MO	Mar. 19, 2001 Sunshine Manor, Republic, Greene Co., MO	SSW: Oren Ralph - Inscription: "Jan. 1, 1933" - Research Note: Novis B. Lamb, age 89, of Cassville, died March 19, 2001, at Sunshine Manor in Republic. She was born May 6, 1911, in Powell, and was a daughter of John and Iva (Woodard) Patterson. She lived most of her life in Washburn and moved to Cassville in 1966. She was a homemaker and had also been employed at Johnston's Variety Store. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. She married Ralph Lamb on January 1, 1933, in Exeter, and he preceded her in death. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Pete Patterson and Bud Patterson. The older stone doesn't have a death date on it. - Another Photo	Monett Times Mar. 22, 2001 Photos Donna Cooper
LAMB, Oren Ralph	Oct. 10, 1897 Washburn, Barry Co., MO	Oct. 13, 1966 Dead on Arrival, St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO	SSW: Novis B. - Inscription: "Jan. 1, 1933" - Research Note: He was a son of Edward Lamb and Malisha Lawrence. He was dead on arrival to the St. Vincent's Hospital in Monett. His wife was Novis (Patterson) Lamb. He had lived all his life in Washburn and was a retired mail carrier. His closest relative was Novis Lamb. - Another Photo	Culver Funeral Home, V. 12, P. 64 by Ted Roller Photos Donna Cooper
LAWHORN, Tina Elvira (EACRET) (AKINS)	1880 MO	Dec. 7, 1937	She was the daughter of Thomas Eacret and Maryetta Graston. Her mother is buried in Washburn Prairie. Her father died in 1911 and is buried at Paola Cemetery, Paola, Miami Co., KS. On Oct. 3, 1906, Tina Eacret age 26 married Charles H. Akins (no age given) in Barry Co. MO. In the 1910 Census, Missouri, Barry, Roaring River, District 0014, She is Tina Eacret and back home living with her parents and divorced. 1920 Census, Roaring River, Barry, Missouri, She is Tina Eacret and living with her mother Mary and brother Thomas. 1930 Census, Roaring River, Barry, Missouri, She is still Tina Eacret and living with her mother, siblings, Thomas, Emma, and Wiley. Her sister Emma died in 1935 and Tina Eacret was the informant on the death certificate. She married James Albert Lawhorn on Oct. 16, 1930 in Carthage, Jasper Co., MO. He died in 1951 and is buried at Mineral Springs Cemetery in Barry Co., MO with his parents. Their tombstones have the spelling Lawhon.	MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Culver Funeral Home Records by Ted Roller Photo Donna Cooper
LAWRENCE, Bobbie Gene "Bob"	Sept. 1, 1927 Washburn, Barry Co., MO	Oct. 2, 2017 Cassville Health Care, Cassville, Barry Co., MO	Research Note: He was the son of Samuel W. and Cleva F. (Boles) Lawrence. On March 23, 1946 he was united in marriage to Norma G. Hickman who preceded him in death on August 9, 2017. Also preceding him in death were his parents and three brothers, Wayne Lawrence, Clyde Lawrence and one in infancy. Bob grew up and received his education at Washburn. He was a life-long resident of Washburn. He was a United States Army Veteran. For several years he was employed as a towerman for the Missouri Conservation Commission.	Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long
LAWRENCE, Clyde, Sr.	Oct. 4, 1913 Ash Twp., Barry Co., MO	Sept. 29, 1936 Washburn, Barry Co., MO	Research Note: Clyde Lawrence married Fern Mooney, April 25, 1936, in Barry Co., MO, and she was a daughter of Jamie and Ella (Pease) Mooney. His death certificate reads that his father was Samuel W. Lawrence and his mother Cleva Boles. His son Clyde Lawrence, Jr. is buried in Seligman. - Another Photo	Death Certificate Family Data Photo Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long
LAWRENCE, Frances Cleva (BOLES)	Sept. 27, 1888 McDonald Co., MO	Jan. 15, 1970 Barry Co. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO	SSW: Samuel W. - Inscription: "Married 51 Years" - Research Note: Culver Funeral Home records read that her father was Thomas Boles and her mother Jane Laughlin. Her husband was Samuel Lawrence, deceased. Her closest relative was Bobbie G. Lawrence. Rural Washburn, Barry Co., MO resident.	Culver Funeral Home V. 14, P. 4 by Ted Roller Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper
LAWRENCE, Nevel Wayne	May 18, 1910 Barry Co., MO	Apr. 1, 1961 Home - Cassville, Barry Co., MO	Research Note: According to Culver Funeral Home records his father was Samuel W. Lawrence and his mother Cleva Boles. The cause of death was suffocation, burns over his body fighting a brush fire. He was divorced and had lived all his life in Barry County. In the 1940 Census, Washburn, Barry Co., MO, his wife was Juanita.	Culver Funeral Home V. 9, P. 89 by Ted Roller Photo Donna Cooper
LAWRENCE, Norma G. (HICKMAN)	July 13, 1929 Barry Co., MO	Aug. 9, 2017 Cassville Health Care, Cassville, Barry Co., MO	Research Note: She was the daughter of Perry and Eva (Searle) Hickman. On March 23, 1946 she was united in marriage to Bob Lawrence. Preceding her in death were her parents; one brother, Ned Hickman and one sister, Edna Brannon. Norma lived her entire life in Barry County. She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church at Washburn.	Fohn Funeral Home Photo Phyllis Long
LAWRENCE, Samuel Wilbur	Aug. 2, 1884 McDonald Co., MO	Aug. 28, 1960 Home - Washburn, Barry Co., MO	SSW: Frances Cleva - Inscription: "Married 51 Years" - Research Note: Culver Funeral Home records read that Samuel Wilbur Lawrence of Washburn was a son of Martin V. Lawrence and Clarinsa Neldon. His wife was Cleva Boles Lawrence. His closest relative was his wife. The cause of death was coronary heart disease.	Culver Funeral Home V. 9, P. 50 by Ted Roller Photo Donna Cooper
LECOMPTE, Barbara Zane (BOYD)	Nov. 20, 1929 Marionville, Lawrence Co., MO	Jan. 9, 2019 Cassville Healthcare, Cassville, Barry Co., MO	Research Note: She was born November 20, 1929 at her grandparent's home in Marionville to E. W. "Ernie" Boyd and Maggie (Marlar) Boyd. She attended and graduated Aurora High School in 1947. She met her future husband "Bill" James William LeCompte at a Methodist youth fellowship meeting in Wheaton. On November 28, 1948 at the Aurora Methodist Church, she united in marriage to Bill LeCompte. They were married for 62 years until his passing on April 30, 2011. Preceding her in death were her husband, her parents and infant brother. She was an active member of the Cassville United Methodist Church, singing in the choir for many years, teaching Sunday school and was the leader of the United Methodist Youth Fellowship. She was a cub scout den mother. She was a member of the Silver Leaf Benefit Club and the Garden Club, serving as President of both organizations.	Fohn Funeral Home Photo Phyllis Long
LECOMPTE, DeVere	Mar. 7, 1930 Cassville, Barry Co., MO	May 4, 1952 102 W. 16th St., Cassville, Barry Co., MO	Research Note: Cassville Monument placed a stone at this grave. His death certificate reads that he was a lumber dealer, retail lumber. His father was Norman LeCompte and his mother Dovie Edmondson. Norman LeCompte, Cassville, MO, was the informant. Cause of death was ruptured spleen.	Death Certificate Photo Donna Cooper
LECOMPTE, Dove E. (EDMONDSON)	1896 MO	1978 MO	Research Note: Her son, Devere LeCompte's death certificate names her as the wife of Norman LeCompte and as his mother. - She was the daughter of William P. Edmondson born 1858 GA and Rachel Matilda Hipps born 1859 GA. They are both buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Cassville, MO. William and Rachel were married on Mar. 20, 1881 in Gilmer Co., GA.- Another Photo	Note Georgia Marriage Records Phyllis Long Death Certificate Photos Donna Cooper
LECOMPTE, Elias	Feb. 16, 1819 KY	Dec. 24, 1868	Inscription: "Aged 49 Yrs. 11 mo. & 3 ds." - Research Note: According to his son's (Elias Jr.) death certificate he married Margaret O'Nan and he was born in KY. He was the son of Isaac Lecompte and Rachel Banta. Elias Jr. is buried at Pierce City, MO. - Another Photo	Death Certificate Donna Cooper Note Photos Phyllis Long
LECOMPTE, Gus Garland	Dec. 30, 1885 Cassville, Barry Co., MO	Nov. 5, 1937 1006 Fairmount Blvd., Jefferson City, Cole Co., MO	Research Note: His death certificate reads that his father was J. W. LeCompte, born MO and his mother Mary Jane Ault, born MO. He was age 51 years, 10 months and 6 days old when he died. Mrs. Elizabeth LeCompte was his wife's name. He was a court reporter. The cause of death was coronary occlusion, chronic myocarditis. His body was removed to Cassville and doesn't mention that he was buried in Washburn Prairie Cemetery. - July 31, 1913, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO - Mr. and Mrs. J. W. LeCompte have received an announcement of the marriage of their son, Gus LeCompte of Macon, to Miss Elizabeth Coppedge of St. James, on Tuesday, August 5. - Another Photo	Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Death Certificate Photos Donna Cooper
LECOMPTE, Icia May (LITTLES)	Mar. 23, 1920 Cherryvale, KS	Nov. 25, 1951 Washburn, Barry Co., MO	Research Note: Her death certificate reads that her husband was Lyall LeCompte. She was age 31 years, 8 months and 2 days old when she died. The cause of death was pulmonary tuberculosis, contributory cause was a bad cold. Her father was Lewis Littles and her mother was Jessie Davis. Lyall LeCompte, Washburn, MO, was the informant. Her stone has her name spelled Mae and not May as the death certificate gave it.	Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long
LECOMPTE, J. William "Bill"	June 18, 1848 Macon Co., MO	May 19, 1926 Cassville, Barry Co., MO	Research Note: He married Mary Jane Ault. His death certificate gives Elias LeCompte, born KY, as his father and Margaret O'Nan, born KY, as his mother. He was a banker and married. At the time of his death he was 77 years, 11 months and 1 day old. The cause of death was uremia poison. Mrs. J. W. LeCompte was the informant. Burial was May 21, 1926 in Washburn Cemetery.	Death Certificate Photo Donna Cooper
LECOMPTE, James William "Bill"	Feb. 7, 1928 Cassville, Barry Co., MO	Apr. 30, 2011 Cassville Health Care, Cassville, Barry Co., MO	Research Note: He was the son of Norman G. and Dove (Edmondson) LeCompte. On November 28, 1948, he was united in marriage to Barbara Zane Boyd and to this union three sons were born. Preceding him in death were his parents, and one brother, DeVere LeCompte who passed away in 1952. Bill grew up and received his education at Cassville, graduating from Cassville High School with the Class of 1946 and then attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Bill owned and operated the LeCompte's Building Center from 1947 until his death. The business had been started by his father, Norman G. LeCompte in 1937. Bill was a fifty year member of both the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine and Pythagoras Lodge Number 383, a fifty year member of the Cassville Rotary Club, serving as club president in 1963-1964 and as the long-time sergeant at arms. He served as Cubmaster and was a board member of the Boy Scout Troop 76. From 1967 until 1985 Bill served as Cassville Mayor and was a city councilman from 1965 through 1967. He was currently serving on the Industrial Development Corporation as vice-chairman. Bill was a member of Cassville Chamber of Commerce for more than fifty years, receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award for 1991 and 1992. From the early 1970's through 1984, Bill was the voice of the Cassville Wildcat football team.	Fohn Funeral Home, Online Obit Photo Phyllis Long
LECOMPTE, Mary Jane (AULT)	Nov. 30, 1852 TN	Sept. 25, 1933 Barry Co., MO	Research Note: According to her death certificate she was a daughter of Thomas Ault and Emeline Creed. She was age 80 years, 9 months and 25 days old when she died. The cause of death was tuberculosis of the lungs. J. W. LeCompte was her husband's name and she was widowed. - Another Photo	Death Certificate Photos Donna Cooper
LECOMPTE, Minta F.	Dec. 17, 1859	Apr. 10, 1877	Inscription: "Dau. of Elias & Margaret J.- Aged 17 Yrs. 3 Mo's. 23 Ds" - Another Photo	Photos Phyllis Long
LECOMPTE, Norman	Feb. 4, 1882 Cassville, Barry Co., MO	Oct. 3, 1965 Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO	Research Note: According to the Culver Funeral Home Records that Ted Roller published, his father was J. W. LeCompte and his mother Jane Ault. Bill LeCompte supplied the information and was listed as the closet relative. He was married and Dove LeCompte was given as his wife's name. He had lived a lifetime in the county.	Funeral Home Records, V. 11, p. 123, by Ted Roller Photos Donna Cooper
LECOMPTE, Walter Ray	1876	1934	Research Note: He was the son of J. W. LeCompte and Mary Jane Ault. March 14, 1908, Cassville Democrat, Barry Co., MO - Mrs. Walter LeCompte was granted a divorce in St. Louis last week and her maiden name restored. 1910 Census, Oklahoma, Greer, Mangum Ward 1, District 0116 - Walter has remarried and living with his in-laws George and Laura Winbemie? and new wife. Walter R. LeCompte, son-in-law, age 33, married one year, born MO, father born MO, mother TN, stenographer, court reporter; Jewel W., wife, age 19, married once, no children, born TX, father born AR, mother CA, stenographer, Co. Court Clerk. 1920 Census Missouri, Livingston, Chillicothe Ward 4, District 102 - Walter R. LeCompte, age 41, born MO, father born MO, mother TN, reporter; Jewel W., wife, age 28, born TX, father born AR, mother CA; Margaret, daughter, age 8 and 7 months, born OK. 1930 Census, Kansas, Leavenworth, Fort Leavenworth Penitentiary, District 17 - Walter R. LeCompte, inmate, age 53, divorced, born MO, father born MO, mother TN, occu. was launderer. (Incarceration Date: 19 Oct 1928)	Census Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper
LEE, Charles Emmett	July 14, 1920 Cassville, Barry Co., MO	Oct. 12, 1995	SSW: Ella Nadine - Inscription: "Married Aug. 1, 1946" - Research Note: Son of Ware Lee and Lenora McClure. He married Nadine Williams on Aug. 4, 1946 in Barry Co., MO. - Another Photo - Military Stone - Inscription: "S SGT US ARMY WORLD WAR II"	SS Claims Index Newspapers.com Photos Phyllis Long
LEE, Ella Nadine (WILLIAMS)	Jan. 22, 1920 Scholten, Barry Co., MO	Sept. 3, 2013 At Home, Columbia, MO	SSW: Charles Emmett - Inscription: "Married Aug. 1, 1946" - Research Note: Former Seligman resident. She was the daughter of Cyril Alexander and Gladys Susan (Bowers) Williams. On August 4, 1946, in Miami, Oklahoma, she was united in marriage to Charles Lee, who preceded her in death on October 12, 1995. Also preceding her in death were her parents and three sisters. She received her education in Scholten, Missouri. She attended Beauty School in Miami, Oklahoma and then worked in a beauty salon with her sister. - Another Photo - Another Photo	Fohn Funeral Home Photos Phyllis Long
LEGG, ____	No Date	No Date	Inscription: "Our Babe"	Photo Phyllis Long
LEWIS, Bonnie Deloris (MORGAN) (COIN)	July 5, 1936	Sept. 30, 1978	SSW: George Ward Lewis - Research Note: Daughter of Vadis L. Morgan and Velma Henry. Her husband was George Ward Lewis. - Another Photo	Note Donna Cooper SS Claims Index Photo Phyllis Long
LEWIS, George Ward	Nov. 26, 1926 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO	Sept. 19, 1973 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO	SSW: Bonnie (Morgan) Lewis - Inscription: "Married Sept. 1, 1963" - Research Note: Culver Funeral Home records state that he was a son of Robert Lewis and Jewell Painter. He had lived in the Monett community 11 years and his wife was Bonnie Morgan Lewis. He was a laborer and was age 46. - Another Photo	Culver Funeral Home V. 15, p. 86, by Ted Roller Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long
LEWIS, James Hugo	Jan. 7, 1866 Washington Co., AR	Mar. 13, 1937 Washburn, Barry Co., MO	SSW: Rachel T. - Research Note: According to his death certificate he was married and a shoe maker. He was a son of David Lewis born KY and Margaret Jones, born AR. George W. Louis of Washburn, MO was the informant. His name was spelled Louis and not Lewis as the stone has it. His wife was Rachel Texas Cornett.	Death Certificate Photo Phyllis Long
LEWIS, Jeneva Mae	Jan. 10, 1930 Washburn, Barry Co., MO	Apr. 13, 1933 Flat Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO	Inscription: "Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lewis" - Research Note: She was a daughter of Robert M. Lewis born Springdale, AR and Jewell Painter born Shell Knob, MO. Cause of death was acute rheumatic fever. The stone has her name spelled Jeneva Mae and the death certificate has it Geneva May.	Death Certificate Photo Phyllis Long
LEWIS, Rachel Texas (CORNETT)	Jan. 30, 1870 Gilmer Co., GA	Dec. 1, 1938 Benton Co., AR	SSW: James Hugo - Research Note: Daughter of George Washington Cornett and Elizabeth Price. Rachel A. T. Cornett married James Hugo Lewis on Sept. 4, 1887 in Washington Co., AR and they operated a shoe repair shop in Washburn, Barry Co., MO.	Census Photo Phyllis Long
LEWIS, Randy Eugene	May 23, 1966 Purdy, Barry Co., MO	Sept. 2, 1991 Oaks Nursing Center, Little Rock, AR	Research Note: Died from injuries suffered in a Dec. 1990 auto accident. Son of George Ward Lewis and Bonnie Deloris Morgan.	Headstone Betty Fountain Erickson Newspapers.com Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper
LILLARD, Elizabeth (EDWARDS)	Mar. 9, 1815 TN	Feb. 1, 1886 Barry Co., MO	Inscription: "Wife of J. M." - Research Note: Daughter of Morgan Edwards and Sarah Hafley. Married James M. Lillard on Aug. 8, 1840 in Monroe Co., TN.	Headstone Donna Cooper TN Marriage Records Photo Phyllis Long
LILLARD, James M.	Abt. 1815 TN	Mar. 29, 1882 MO	Inscription: "Aged 67 ys., 3 ms." - Research Note: 1850 Census, Missouri, Barry, District 5 - James Lillard age, 36, farmer, born TN; Elizabeth, age 35, born TN; John M., age 8, born AR; William J., age 5, born AR; Pleasant, age 3, born AR. 1860 Census, Missouri, Barry, Sugar Creek - James Lillard, age 45, born TN; Elizabeth, age 44, born TN; John, age 18, born AR; William J., age 15, born AR; P. V., age 13, born AR; Margaret, age 7, born MO; William Hampton, age 9, born MO.	Headstone Donna Cooper Census Photo Phyllis Long
LITTLE, Lewis	No Date	No Date	Research Note: He is buried near the Holladay graves.	Photo Phyllis Long
LOCKWOOD, Alzada (WHITTINGTON) (BETTERMAN)	Dec. 7, 1882	July 9, 1919	Research Note: Alzada Whittington was the daughter of William and Nancy (Medlin) Whittington and married Elia Lockwood on Dec 24, 1899. She married second Monroe Betterman who shot her. Cassville Republican, Thursday, July 17, 1919 - Murders Wife - Monroe Betterton who lived for a time at Monett shot and killed his wife, Alzada Betterton in Vinita, Okla., Wednesday July 9th. Three shots were fired, one of which passed through the heart killing her instantly. Mrs. Betterton was before she was married, Miss Alzada Whittington. She was a sister of R. W. Whittington of Eagle Rock. She was first married to Eli Lockwood. About six moths ago she and Monroe Betterton were married. At the June term of the Barry county circuit court she was granted a divorce. Shortly after the divorce was granted her, Betterton called upon her and forced her to agree to a remarriage. Then a day or two later went to Mt. Vernon and were married and went to Vinita to visit Betterton's family. While at the home of one of his son's without any warning whatever, Betterton place himself in a room of the home where he could safeguard any attempt at escape and when his wife entered the room began shooting. Three shots were fired, one taking effect in an arm, one entered a lung and the third shot which penetrated the heart caused instant death. R. W. Whittington received a message of the murder at once and went to Vinita, had the body of his sister embalmed, brought it to Eagle Rock Thursday for interment. Betterton was at once arrested and lodged in jail upon a charge of murder. One of his boys and a little girl saw the shooting and have told the officers just how it occurred. A few years ago he was convicted of murder of his second wife, sentenced to life imprisonment but later paroled. Mrs. Betterton leaves four children by her first marriage one brother, R. W. Whittington of Eagle Rock, and two sisters; Mrs. Lucinda Pendergraft of Stone County and Mrs. Artella Waltrip of Monett. - Another Photo - Another Photo - Another Photo	Headstone Darla Ball Marbut Online Newspapers Photos Phyllis Long
LOCKWOOD, Elia	Sept. 30, 1871 MO	Sept. 22, 1917 Barry Co., MO	Research Note: Son of George and Elvina (Cooper) Lockwood - Donna's Note: His death certificate has his name spelled Eli and not Elia like the stone reads and has that he was born Sept. 30, 1870, not 1871 as the stone reads. It reads his father was George Lockwood and that his mother was unknown. Alzadie Lockwood, 701 County Road, was the informant. He was age 47 years, 11 months and 22 days old when he died. The cause of death was Bright's Disease. - His wife was Alzada Whittington. - Another Photo - Another Photo	Headstone Darla Ball Marbut Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photos Phyllis Long
LOCKWOOD, Elvina (COOPER)	Oct. 9, 1844 NC	Dec. 7, 1900	SSW: George Lockwood - Inscription: "Wife of G. H. Lockwood" - Research Note: There are two unmarked graves with a fieldstone near her grave. Her first husband was Benjamin Cooper and they had sons Grant and Henry Cooper. - Another Photo	Headstone Darla Ball Marbut Photos Phyllis Long
LOCKWOOD, George H.	Feb. 27, 1825 VT	Nov. 2, 1895 MO	SSW: Elvina Lockwood - Research Note: 1890 Veterans Census, Barry Co., MO - George H. Lockwood, Pvt., 9th KS Cav. He was the son of Levi Lockwood and Tamison Stone. He first married Sarah A. Luther on Oct. 6, 1847 in Dekalb Co., IN and second Elvina Cooper. - Another Photo	Headstone Darla Ball Marbut Census IN Marriage Index Photo Phyllis Long
LOEWEN, Josephine "Josie" R. (TALBURT)	Apr. 30, 1900 McDonald Co., MO	Apr. 20, 1999 Barry Co. Care Center Cassville, Barry Co., MO	SSW: Phillip - Inscription: "Married Feb. 14, 1920" - Research Note: She was a daughter of John Thomas and Mahala Ann (Schell) Talburt and the wife of Phillip S. Loewen. Phyllis' Note: Josephine R. Loewen, age 98, of Cassville, died April 20 at the Barry County Care Center in Cassville. She was born April 30, 1900, in McDonald County, and was a daughter of John Thomas and Mahala Ann (Schell) Talburt. She had farmed in Washburn, and was a member of the Church of Christ and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. She had previously lived in Purdy. She married Phillip S. Loewen, and he preceded her in death. Survivors include one sister, Amy Norman of Washburn. She was preceded in death by six brothers; Thomas, James, Ervin, Elmer, Peter, Frank, and two sisters; Tina and Euna. - Another Photo	Monett Times Diana Cope Monett Times Apr. 22, 1999 Phyllis Long Photos Donna Cooper
LOEWEN, Philip Synder	July 14, 1898 Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO	Dec. 16, 1976 Missouri State Chest Hospital, Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO	Inscription: "QM 2 US NAVY WORLD WAR I - WORLD WAR II" - Inscription: "Married Feb. 14, 1920" - Research Note: Purdy resident. He was a veteran of World War I and II, serving as a second quartermaster in the Navy. He farmed for 19 years in the Washburn Prairie area before retiring in 1964. He was a member of World War I Barracks No. 1072, Monett. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Josephine Talburt Loewen, whom he married Feb. 14, 1920, near Seligman, and a sister, Mrs. Helen Nofftz, Joplin, MO, Route 2. - Another Stone - Another Photo	Online obit, Florence (Patterson) Rose's Scrapbook Phyllis Long Photos Donna Cooper
LONG, Ambrose S.	Abt. 1826 VA	Unknown	Research Note: He married Jane Hunt on Jan. 26, 1852 in Tazewell Co., IL and was the son of James Long and Sallie Weston. Descendant Margaret Brixey Flanagan says he is buried here at Washburn Prairie Cemetery. She submitted the photos of Ambrose and Jane and they can be found in the Photo Book.	Online Notes of Margaret Flanagan Phyllis Long
LONG, Charley	Nov. 21, 1910	Apr. 16, 1932 Franklin Twp., Newton Co., MO	Research Note: His death certificate reports April 16th as his death date, so the 6th, which is said to be the date on his stone is incorrect. It reads that he was an orphan, age 23 years, 4 months and 5 days old. He was single. The cause of his death was that he was kicked by a mule. No information about his parents was listed. 1930 Census, Missouri, Barry, Washburn, District 29 - Charles is living with Sid and Gertie Montgomery, relationship given as none, age 20, born MO, parents born U. S., farm laborer.	Census Phyllis Long Death Certificate Donna Cooper
LONG, Jane (HUNT)	May 4, 1830 KY	Dec. 5, 1914 Grove, Delaware Co., OK	Research Note: December 10, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Washburn News: Mrs. Jane Hunt Long died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Laura Brixey in Grove, Okla., Dec 5. She had been a resident of Barry Country for 43 years. She was the mother of nine children, four having died in infancy. Three sons and two daughters survive her. She and her daughter, Mrs. Lon King, left here about eight years ago to reside in the west. Her remains were shipped here Sunday accompanied by her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Brixey, and was taken to the home of John Black. She was the wife of Ambrose S. Long. - Daughter of Alexander Hunt and Mary Beard.	Online Newspapers Phyllis Long
LONGLEY, Arnold	May 20, 1830 TN	Feb. 3, 1875 MO	Research Note: He married Fannie Jane Rogers and was the son of Andrew Jonathan and Sarah (Oldham) Longley. A short time after his death, his widow and family moved to Montague Co., TX, then to Harmon Co., OK; then to Terry Co., TX. Source: Bonnie Longley Liles	Note Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long
LONGLEY, George F.	Mar. 20, 1854	July 13, 1886	Research Note: He was a son of Arnold Longley and Fannie Jane Rogers. He is still single in the 1880 Census, Missouri, Barry, Sugar Creek, District 6 - Fannie Longley, age 49, widowed, farmer, born TN; Mary, age 27, daughter, single, born TN; George, age 26, son, single, born TN; Sarah, daughter, age 23, born MO	Note Donna Cooper Census Photo Phyllis Long
LONGLEY, Infant	June 2, 1885	Feb. 18, 1886	Inscription: "Dau. of L. A. & M. E."	Photo Phyllis Long
LONGLEY, Jeff D.	Mar. 10, 1863	Mar. 14, 1887	Research Note: He was a son of George Washington and Mary (Curd) Longley.	Note Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long
LONGLEY, Mary L.	Nov. 8, 1852	Aug. 6, 1885	Research Note: This person was possibly a daughter of Arnold and Fannie Jane (Rogers) Longley and may have married a Lough. - Another Photo	Note Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long
LONGLEY, Theodocia	June 12, 1870	July 12, 1871	Inscription: "Dau. of Mary L. Longley" - Research Note: This stone is broken off at the base and at the bottom. It needs repair.	Note Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long
LOONEY, Claire Virginia (ROMEO)	May 15, 1926 Roscoe, CA	Feb. 27, 2008 Dallas Co. Medical Center, Fordyce, Dallas Co., TX	SSW: Ivan B. - Research Note: Claire Looney, age 81 of Kingsland, Texas, died, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, at Dallas County Medical Center in Fordyce, Texas. She was born May 15, 1926, in Roscoe, CA, a daughter of the late Joe and Anna (Pellicotti) Romeo. She was a lab technician before her retirement. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan Looney, and a brother, Frank Romeo. Survived by one son and two daughters. - Back of Stone	Cassville Democrat Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper
LOONEY, Daniel Dugan	Dec. 13, 1879 IL	July 28, 1956 Washburn, Barry Co., MO	Research Note: Husband of Nellie May (Chadd) Looney. Son of William "Bill" Looney & Nancy Jane (Wright) Looney. Daniel died at 2:30 a.m. at his home. He was a farmer. Donna's Note: The stone has 1879 as the year of birth not 1877 as Bubby posted.	Funeral Record Bubby Joe Eggensperger SS Claims Index Photo Phyllis Long
LOONEY, Ivan "Bill"	Jan. 13, 1921 Barry Co., MO	Mar 3, 1994 Grant Co., AR	Inscription: "PVT US ARMY WORLD WAR II" - SSW: Claire Virginia - Research Note: Son of Daniel David Looney and Nellie May Chadd. - Another Stone - Back of Stone	Census Phyllis Long Photos Donna Cooper
LOONEY, Nellie May (CHADD)	Nov. 2, 1882 IA	May 3, 1970 Barry Co. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO	SSW: D. D. - Research Note: Wife of Daniel David Looney (He died July 28, 1956). Daughter of A. C. Chadd & Ellen (Davis) Chadd. Nellie died at 7:40 p.m. at South Barry County Hospital. She was a housewife. Washburn, Barry Co., MO resident. Zella Vsnderpool of Washburn, MO was the informant on the death certificate.	Funeral Record Bubby Joe Eggensperger Death Certificate Photo Phyllis Long
LOUGH, Aaron H.	Dec. 23, 1848 Cumberland Co., KY	Nov. 14, 1876 Barry Co., MO	Research Note: Aaron was a son of Samuel Montgomery and Delilah J. (Stalcup) Lough.	Census Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long
LOUGH, Samuel Jackson	Feb. 25, 1855 Cumberland Co., KY	Aug. 24, 1885 Barry Co., MO	Research Note: Samuel J. was a son of Samuel Montgomery and Delilah J. (Stalcup) Lough. He maarried Sarah F. Longley on Sept. 23, 1880 in Barry Co., MO.	Note Donna Cooper MO Marriage Records Photo Phyllis Long
LOUGH, Sarah F. (LONGLEY)	July 24, 1839	Dec. 8, 1893	Inscription: "Aged 53 yrs 4 mos. 17 days, wife of S. M. Lough" - Research Note: Sarah Longley married Samuel J. Lough Sept. 23, 1880, Barry Co., MO. - Cassville Republican, Dec. 14, 1893 - Henry Dunn of Washburn reported Monday, the sudden death of Mrs. Samuel Lough, 3 miles east of Washburn, last Friday. On that day she attended the funeral of her mother and while there met a brother and a sister whom she had not seen for some time. She had shaken hands with her brother and starting for her sister, was stricken and died in about fifteen minutes. The cause was supposed to be paralysis. The remains were interred Sunday at Washburn. - Another Photo	Note Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Photo Phyllis Long
LOUGH, William G.	Oct. 31, 1856	No Date	Inscription: "Son of S. M. & Delia Lough" - Research Note: Death date is broken off the stone. This stone is off its base, broken and almost unreadable. It needs to be replaced. He was the son of son of Samuel Montgomery and Delilah J. (Stalcup) Lough.	Note Photo Phyllis Long
LYLES, Karen (BLACK)	No Date given Eureka Springs, Carroll Co., AR	Apr. 26, 2010 Exeter, Barry Co., MO	SSW: Norris Clemon - Research Note: She was a daughter of John Ronald and Tommy (Walden) Black. On November 6, 1955, in Oklahoma City, OK, she was united in marriage to Norris Clemon Lyles, who preceded her in death on July 31, 2000. Also preceding her in death were her parents; one sister, Sandra and a nephew, Randall. Karen received her education at Washburn where she graduated from high school. She then attended two years at Indy State College in Indiana. For several years she was a legal secretary for Shrowyer and Dembo in Washington DC. She resided in Maryland and Virginia much of her life before moving to Missouri in 1979. - Back of Stone	Fohn Funeral Home Photo Phyllis Long
LYLES, Norris Clemon	July 12, 1929 Trammell, Allen Co., KY	July 31, 2000 St. Clair Co., MO	SSW: Karen - Inscription: "Beloved Daddy & Moma of Larry, Reda, Tomi, Kristi" - Research Note: Son of Herman Ward Lyles and Bernice Elizabeth Harmon. - Back of Stone - Military Stone - Inscription: "Norris Clem Lyles - US ARMY KOREA"	SS Claims Index Photo Phyllis Long