Washburn Prairie Cemetery
AKA Prairie Cemetery
Barry Co., MO
Surnames W - Y

SSW = Shares Stone With

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S. W. No Date No Date Research Note: This homemade marker is near the Alexander Jones' grave and several sandstones. And also near the Graham graves. Photo
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T. W. No Date No Date Research Note: This homemade marker is near the Alexander Jones' grave and several sandstones. And also near the Graham graves. Photo
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WADE, Marilyn Aleene June 28, 1931
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Aug. 5, 1933
Washburn,
Ash Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Her death certificate reads that her father was Earl Wade, born Barry Co., MO and her mother Agnes Gates, born Barry Co., MO. The cause of death was cholera. She was buried in Washburn Prairie Cemetery, Aug. 5, 1933. Mrs. R. O. Hickox, Washburn, MO, was the informant. Another Photo Death Certificate
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WALDEN, Albert Forest "Cotton" Apr. 1, 1914
Beaver,
Carroll Co., AR
Mar. 3, 2007
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Eva - Research Note: Albert F. "Cotton" Walden, age 92, of Washburn, Missouri, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2007, in his home. He was born April 1, 1914 in Beaver, AR, and was a son of James and Laura (Young) Walden. On May 29, 1934 he was united in marriage to Eva E. Paul, who preceded him in death on November 12, 2002. He was also preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Bonnie Pendergraft; three brothers, Elvis, Abe and J. S.; three sisters, Opal, Thelma and Norma Lee; one grandson, Ricky Henry and one great-grandson, Joshua Pendergraft. "Cotton" as most everyone knew him, received his education in Bush, Arkansas. He worked for Dunlap Produce for several years and was a carpenter in Kansas City. Cotton worked on the construction of Beaver Dam and moved to Washburn in 1935. He did volunteer work for the City, became Mayor and was responsible for getting the fire department started. In 2003 he was named "Washburn Man of the Year". Cotton was a member of the Washburn Church of Christ. - Another Photo Barry Co.
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WALDEN, Clovie Abe Feb. 12, 1912
Beaver,
Carroll Co., AR
Oct. 19, 2002
Butterfield,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Mary Bernice - Research Note: Son of James Solomon and Laura Belle Young Walden, married Mary Bernice Elgin on Apr. 13, 1937, in Washburn, and she preceded him in death in Dec. of 1975, married Ines Grace Bishop McKinley on Jan. 23, 1977, and she preceded him in death in Dec. of 1989. Another Photo Photo
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Monett Times
Oct. 22, 2002
Mary Homesley
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WALDEN, Eva Emmaline (PAUL) Nov. 17, 1914
Cherokee Co., KS
Nov. 12, 2002
Red Rose Inn,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Albert F. - Research Note: She md. May 29 1934 Albert Forest "Cotton" Walden - daughter of Nelson Paul and Quintella Hall. Donna's Note: Eva Emmaline Walden, age 87, of Washburn, died Nov. 12, 2002 at Red Rose Inn in Cassville. She was born November 17, 1914, in Cherokee Co., KS, and was a daughter of Nelson and Quintella (Hall) Paul. She owned and operated a cafe in Washburn and was a cook at Roaring River Lodge and Restaurant for many years. She worked at Tyson Foods in Monett until retiring. She was a member of the Washburn Senior Citizens and the Church of Christ in Washburn. She married Albert "Cotton" Walden on May 29, 1934, and he survives. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Ralph Paul, Joe Paul, and Lester Paul; four sisters, Iva Myers, Erma Robbins, Ferne Cummings, and Pauline Paul; one grandchild and one great grandchild. Another Photo - Another Photo Obit
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Monett Times
Nov. 14, 2002
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WALDEN, Gary L. Dec. 26, 1942
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
July 27, 2017
University Hospital,
Columbia, MO
Research Note: He was the son of Clovis Abe and Mary Bernice (Elgin) Walden. Preceding him in death were his parents and two sons, Mike and Teddy. Gary grew up and received his education at Washburn, graduating from Southwest High School. In June, 1961 he entered the United States Air Force, serving until 1966. He then worked for the Missouri Conservation Commission in the fish hatchery at Table Rock Dam in Branson. In 1973 he began working for the United States Postal Service at Lee's Summit, Missouri, remaining there until his retirement in 1998. Fohn Funeral Home
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WALDEN, Gary "Dubby", Jr. Mar. 15, 1963 No Date Research Note: Gary "Dubby", Jr. - son of Gary Walden and Glennis Irene (Williams) Walden; grandson of Abe and Bernice (Elgin) Walden. The stone has a Marine Corps emblem on it. Photo
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WALDEN, Mary Bernice (ELGIN) Oct. 5, 1917
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Dec. 28, 1975
Skaggs Hosp.,
Branson,
Taney Co., MO
SSW: Clovie Abe - Inscription: "Forever With The Lord" - Research Note: Daughter of Allen and Louvenia J. "Lou" Elgin. She lived in Washburn until 1958 when she moved to Branson. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church. Surviving are her husband, Abe Walden, whom she married April 13, 1937, in Washburn; two sons, Larry Walden, Joplin and Gary Walden, Lee's Summit; two daughters, Mrs. Rowena Hendrix, Washburn and Mrs. Linda Robison, Jacksonville, N.C.; four sisters, Mrs. Marie Chadd, Washburn, Mrs. Mae Allison, Muldrow, Oklahoma, Mrs. Dorothy Ramey, Wichita, Kansas and Mrs. Virginia McNabb, Exeter; 21 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Family
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WALDON, Arnold E. July 19, 1892
MO
Sept. 26, 1968
State Hosp. 3,
Nevada,
Vernon Co., MO
Inscription: "Our Dear Brother" - Research Note: Never married. Son of David Benjamin Waldon and Lucy Jane Shira. Jerry Waldon of Washburn, Barry Co., MO was the informant on the death certificate. DC is indexed under Walden. Death Certificate
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WALDON, "Jerry" Alva Melvin Mar. 29, 1903
Galena, KS
Mar. 10, 1959
McDonald Co., MO
Research Note: Son of Dave Waldon and mother Lucy Shira. He worked in the sawmill and was divorced at the time of death. Informant was Herman Waldon of Miami, OK. He died in a car accident on KK in McDonald County, MO, 12 West of Washburn, MO. At age 40, he married Ora O. (Pendergraft) Fletcher, age 36, on Sept. 21, 1943 in Joplin, Jasper Co., MO. Death Certificate
MO Marriage Records
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WALDON, Lucy Jane (SHIRA) Dec. 29, 1870
KS
Oct. 31, 1948
Wheaton Hosp.,
Wheaton,
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Our Dear Mother" - Research Note: Her husband was David Walden. The death certificate for her husband, David Walden, reads he is buried in Rowley Cemetery. He died Dec. 22, 1925 in Barry Co., MO - According to the cemetery book, Vol. 2, page 74, she is buried in Washburn Prairie. Daughter of David Shira. Mother not named on the death certificate. Mrs. Walter Michael from Rural Rocky Comfort, MO was the informant. Her mother was Sophia Spidel. - Cassville Republican, Nov. 4, 1948 - Death has again visited our community taking away Mrs. Lucy Walden. She passed away at 10:40 Sunday night at the Wheaton hospital. Funeral services will be Wednesday afternoon at 2 O'clock at the Union Church. Mrs. Bonnie Kemp and daughter of Pueblo Colorado are visiting here. They were called here on account of the sickness and death of her mother. - Another Photo Cassville Republican
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WALKER, Albert Apr. 3, 1881 June 5, 1886 Inscription: "Son of W. M. & S. D." - Research Note: This stone is barely readable. It is off its base and was dug out of the dirt to photograph. Note
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WALKER, Benjamin Franklin Jan. 20, 1831
Pickaway Co., OH
Apr. 2, 1912
Cerro Gordo, IL
SSW: Maria P. - Research Note: An abstract of what is online reads: His wife was Maria Penn. Benjamin F. Walker was born in Pickaway Co., Ohio, Jan 20, 1831 and died at Cerro Gordo, Ill, April 2, 1912, 81 years, 2 months and 13 days. Mr. Walker was well known here as he had lived in Washburn and neighborhood until this winter since 1886.He was married to Maria Hickman, Feb 24, 1859. To this union were born nine children, one of which died in infancy and another several years ago. The surviving children are George of Burden, Kan., John of Spokane, Wash., Mrs. J. W. Wiley of Cerro Gordo, Ill., Mrs. J. R. Brittenham of Chicago, Ill, Margaret Walker of Pierson, Ill., Mrs. P. R. Moffatt and Mrs. J. H. McGlothin of Washburn, Mo. The wife died Jan 28, 1910. Besides these two sons and five daughters, the deceased left to mourn their loss thirty-one grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. N. J. Henderson of Washburn and a brother G. T. Walker of Mount Pulaska, Ill. Online Obit
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WALKER, Maria Penn (HICKMAN)
Jan. 21, 1840
Ross Co., OH
Jan. 28, 1910
Washburn,
Barry, MO
SSW: Benjamin F. - Research Note: According to her death certificate she was married, husband's name not given. She was a daughter of William (born WV) and Susan (Flesher, born WV) Hickman. Margaret Walker of Washburn, MO was the informant. Donna's Note: She was married to Benjamin Franklin Walker and her death date is confirmed in his obituary. They are buried next to Daniel and Mary E. (McDaniel) Hickman. Death Certificate
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WALKER, Randall Lee May 21, 1960
Oklahoma City, OK
Aug. 30, 2007
Gateway,
Benton Co., AR
Inscription: "In Loving Memory" - Research Note: He was a son of Roger and Rosie (Hayworth) Walker. United in marriage to Jackie Dine. Survived by 2 sons, one son Shawn, preceded him in death. Barry County
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WALKER, Rosie Mae (HAYWORTH) July 5, 1930
Washburn
Barry Co., MO
June 13, 2023
Sandpiper Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center,
Wichita,
Sedgwick Co., KS
Research Note: Daughter of James and Jessie Hayworth. In 1948 in she was united in marriage to Roger Walker, who preceded her in death in 2005. Also preceding her in death were her parents; one son, Randy Walker; three brothers and three sisters. Surviving are two sons; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. At the age of seventeen Rosie moved to Wichita, Kansas where she lived with her sister, Jean, working various jobs to support herself. It was while working at Cessna Aircraft Company that she met Roger. She later attained her CNA certification and the remaining forty years of her life was spent taking care of others, which she loved doing. Rosie enjoyed cooking, crocheting, crafts, Grand Ole Opry music and going to the casino. She was always willing to help anyone that was in need. Her family was her pride and joy and they always came first. Fohn Funeral Home
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WALKER, Shawn A. Sept. 9, 1986 Nov. 24, 1986 No Data Photo
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WALTS, James, Judge Nov. 6, 1825
IN
Aug. 12, 1907
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Maria - Research Note: August 17, 1907, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Judge James Walts of Washburn died at his home at the place on Tuesday, aged about 62 years. He was buried Wednesday in Washburn Prairie Cemetery with Masonic honors. He was a splendid citizen and enjoyed the respect of everybody. He was a Mexican veteran. - He married Maria Hickman on Dec. 21, 1848 in Floyd, IN. Online Obit
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WALTS, Maria (HICKMAN) Dec. 29, 1832
IN
Feb. 5, 1912
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: James - Inscription: "His Wife" - Research Note: This was Watts in the paper but it is for Maria Walt. The stone has Walts on it, too - February 8, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Washburn News: Mrs. Maria Walts died at her home Feb. 5 of pneumonia, age about 79 years. She had been sick about two weeks and her friends thought she would soon recover but she grew weaker till the end came. She had been a resident of town for a number of years and will be missed by her friends and neighbors. Burial at Washburn Prairie Cemetery Tuesday afternoon. - Donna's Note: Her death certificate does not list her parents names. She was age 79 years, 7 months and 7 days old. The cause of death was TB. Laura Fine, Washburn, MO, was the informant. Online Newspapers
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WARD, Glenda Sparkman Apr. 14, 1943
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Oct. 27, 2008
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Daughter of William M. "Bill" and Virginia Ruth (Sparkman) Ward. She taught locally in the Cassville, Purdy and Southwest at Washburn School Systems.Donna's Note: Glenda was a contributor to the Washburn page and added some old photos to the web site. Barry Co.
Advertiser
Oct. 29, 2008
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WARD, Johnnie Jan. 3, 1938
Seligman,
Barry Co., MO
Sept. 15, 1940
Washburn,
Barry, MO
Research Note: According to his death certificate he was a son of Joseph (born Webb City, MO) and Efie Little, (born Cherryvale, KS) Ward. Joseph Ward of Pitcher, OK, was the informant. Homemade Stone Death Certificate
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WARD, Virginia R. (SPARKMAN) Mar. 17, 1922
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Apr. 20, 1985
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Wm. (Bill) M. Ward - Research Note: Only child of H. Bryant Sparkman and M. Rhea (Adcock) Sparkman. She was the mother of Glenda S. Ward and William Bryant Ward. Death Certificate
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Glenda Ward
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WARD, William "Bill" Mitchell June 12, 1918
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Feb. 17, 1998
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Virginia (Sparkman) Ward - Research Note: Son of William T. Ward and Mabel Mitchell. SS Claims Index
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WATSON, Arlene Olivia (ROBERTS) Oct. 3, 1910
Kansas City,
Jackson Co., MO
Feb. 20, 1942
Stone Memorial
Hospital,
Carthage,
Jasper Co., MO
Research Note: She is buried next to Gay Watson. Her death certificate reads that the cause of her death was myocarditis and fibroid tumors. She was in the hospital 29 days. William Everett Roberts was her father and Ollie Kratz was her mother's name. Gaylon Watson, Washburn, MO, was the informant. - Cassville Republican, 26 Feb 1942 - She married Gaylon Wayne Watson June 20, 1934. To them was born one child, Jack. She united with the Missionary Baptist church and was baptized in Oct. 1940. Surviving of her immediate family are her husband, one son, Jack, a sister Mrs. Allen Hawkins of Joplin, six aunts, and an uncle. Mrs. Watson was 31 years old. Cassville Republican
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WATSON, Bertha May (DORRIS) Sept. 18, 1884
KS
Aug. 4, 1970
Barry Co. Hosp.,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: John E. - Research Note: Daughter of John Wesley Dorris and Jane Uhles. Mrs. Dorris Rose of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Resident of Cassville, MO. She was the mother of Faye V. Watson, second wife of Leon Stewart. Death Certificate
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WATSON, Gaylon "Gay" Wayne Sept. 24, 1905
Pittsburg,
Crawford Co., KS
July 10, 1968
Cardwell
Memorial Hosp.,
Stella,
Newton Co., MO
Research Note: According to Culver's Funeral Home records he was a son of John Edward Watson and Bertha Dorris. His wife was Alleen Montgomery and she was living. He was a merchant. - He first married Arline Roberts (age 23) at age 28 on June 20, 1934 in Jackson Co., MO. Photo
Culver Funeral Home
v. 13, p. 39,
by Ted Roller
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WATSON, Gladys Opal (SHANNON) Nov. 12, 1905
Vernon Co., MO
Nov. 14, 1987
MO
SSW: Harvey Edward - Research Note: Daughter of William Henry Shannon and Martha Ann McVey. Census
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WATSON, Harvey Edward 1902
Pittsburg, KS
1980
Barry Co. Hosp.,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Gladys Opal - Research Note: Son of John Edward Watson and Bertha M. Dorris. He was a native of Pittsburg, KS and owned a feed store in Wheaton for many years. He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist church and the Wheaton Masonic Lodge No. 533, AF and AM. Survivors include his wife, Gladys, a son, Leslie, Cassville, a brother, the Rev. Paul Watson, Cassville; three sisters, Audrey Stewart, Cassville, Faye Stewart, Washburn, and Dorris Rose, Cassville; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Newspapers.com
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WATSON, Jack E. May 6, 1936
Washburn, Barry Co., MO
Nov. 9, 2013
Freeman Hosp.,
Joplin,
Jasper Co., MO
Research Note: Jack E. Watson, 77, of Granby, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Nov. 9, 2013, at Freeman West Hospital, following a sudden illness. He was born May 6, 1936, in Washburn and lived in the southwest Missouri area all of his life. He served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the Cassville American Legion, No. 118. Jack was a retired truck driver for Praxair and was a former deputy sheriff, serving under Frosty Land and Joe Abramovitz, and he had worked at the Joplin Police Department. He was a member of Granby Masonic Lodge 514. He was saved at a tent revival in November, 1947 at Washburn and was baptized in a creek. Jack was a faithful member of Sweetwater Baptist Church. Jack and Bea (Fry) were married on May 3, 1957, in Duluth, Minn. Son of Gaylon Watson and Arlene Roberts. Clark Funeral Home
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WATSON, John Edward Jan. 19, 1877
IL
Aug. 24, 1970
Cassville,
Barry Co., Hosp.,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Bertha M. - Research Note: Culver Funeral Home records read that Rev. Paul Watson was his closest relative. His father was William Franklin Watson and his mother was Sophia May Coffle. He was a filling station operator. Bertha May Watson, deceased was his wife. He had been in the community 3 months and lived in Stewart Heights, Cassville, MO. He was age 93. Cassville, MO resident. Rev. Paul Watson of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Culver Funeral Home
V. 14, P. 41,
by Ted Roller
Death Certificate
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WEATHERS, Thomas M. Jan. 1, 1857
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
July 31, 1927
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Eliza - Research Note: His stone reads that he was born in 1857. He was a son of Allen Miles and Mary E. (Robertson) Weathers. The census has Dec. 1856 and the death certificate has Jan. 1, 1857 as his birth date. Cancer of the stomach was the cause of death. Thomas and Elizabeth married in Barry Co., MO, Jan. 29, 1880. - Weathers Census
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WEATHERS, Elizabeth Ann (CARGILE) Mar. 15, 1860
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
May 23, 1942
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: T. M. - Research Note: She was a daughter of John and Emaline E. (Eubank) Cargile. On her death certificate Thomas M. Weathers is given as her husband's name. Diarrhea was given as the cause of death. - Weathers Death Certificate
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WEBB, Anna Myrtle (WARDLAW) Mar. 14, 1884
Rogers,
Benton Co., AR
Apr. 30, 1973
St. Vincent's Hosp.,
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Culver Funeral Home records read that Anna was a daughter of Ira Wardlaw and Sarah Chambers. Her closest relative was Eva Chandler, Washburn, MO. Her deceased husband was Frank Webb. She was 89 years, widowed and a housewife. - Webb Plot Stone Culver Funeral Home
V. 15, P. 69,
by Ted Roller
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WEBB, "Frank" John Franklin Aug. 25, 1877
Pea Ridge,
Benton Co., AR
Apr. 6, 1961
At Home,
Rural Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Anna Myrtle - Research Note: According to the Culver Funeral Home Records Frank Webb was a son of Tolbert Franklin Webb and Ada Patterson. The cause of death was senility and congestive heart failure. He was a farmer. His widow was Anna (Wardlaw) Webb, Washburn, MO. He had lived in the Washburn community since 1918. Webb Plot Stone Culver Funeral
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V. 9, P. 91,
by Ted Roller
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WEBB, Joe Feb. 26, 1911
Mt. Vernon,
Benton Co., AR
May 22, 1997
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Orlena Rae - Research Note: Son of John Franklin "Frank" Webb and Anna Myrtle Wardlaw. 1940 census, he is married to Bess E. Hill. At age 41, he married Orlena Rae (Grimes) Windes, age 40, on Nov. 13, 1952 in Eureka Springs, Carroll Co., AR. He married Maevene (Watts) Treadwell on Jan. 11, 1980. AR Birth Certificates
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WEBB, Orlena Rae (GRIMES) (WINDES) Sept. 8, 1912
Garfield,
Benton Co., AR
Nov. 11, 1978
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
SSW: Joe Webb - Research Note: Daughter of Ira Earl Grimes and Florence Erie Scott. She married Wendell A. Windes on July 28, 1933 in Harrisonville, Cass Co., MO. At age 40, she married Joe Webb, age 41, on Nov. 13, 1952 in Eureka Springs, Carroll Co., AR. AR Birth Certificates
MO Marriage Records
AR Marriage Records
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WEST, DeVere Ellsworth Jan. 9, 1934
Carthage,
Hancock Co., IL
Sept. 6, 1997
MO
Inscription: "SSGT US AIR FORCE KOREA" - Research Note: Son of Virgil Clark and Alene E. (Schuster) West. His wife was Opal Marie (Myers) Robertson. - Another Stone Census
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WEST, Jasper Newton Mar. 14, 1850
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Oct. 18, 1920
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: According to he death certificate he was married, and his occupation was carpenter, son of Elijah West born AL and Sarah (Laughlin) Harris born IN. Gertie Hodge, daughter, of Washburn, MO was the informant. - He married Sophia A. Hopkins on Oct. 28, 1885 in Barry Co., MO. Death Certificate
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WESTFALL, William Lewis Nov. 1840
IN
Apr. 1907
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Son of William Clark Westfall and Sarah Thompson. - April 27, 1907, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Ash No. 2: Died at his home, Thursday night, Mr. Westfall. He has been sick for some time. He leaves a wife, three daughters and two sons to mourn his death. Washburn Prairie News: Mr. Westfall of near Washburn, was laid to rest in the Washburn Prairie Cemetery, Saturday. The bereaved family have our sympathy. - Donna's Note: William Westfall, son of Cornelius Westfall lived in the Washburn area in 1900, and so since his was the only family living there - it is assumed that this was William who died. It appears also that he has no stone. - He married Permillia Ann Withers on Feb. 8, 1877 in Lawrence Co., MO. He was a Civil War Veteran. E 6th MO Cav. Enlisted on Feb. 28, 1862 in Cassville, MO and discharged on Mar. 2, 1865 in Baton Rouge, LA. In 1905, he was living in the National Home for disabled volunteer soldiers in Leavenworth, KS. Permillia filed for his pension on May 29, 1907. She died in 1916 and is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Topeka, KS with 2 sons and a daughter. Online Newspapers
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WESTFALL, ____ No Date Oct. 1907
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: October 26, 1907, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Washburn Prairie News: A young lady by the name of Westfall, was buried in the Prairie Cemetery, Sunday evening. - Donna's Note: this is probably Flossie or Beulah, and was a daughter of William and Permila Westfall. It appears that she doesn't have a stone. Online Newspapers
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WESTMORELAND, Alexander Seaton Apr. 8, 1853
Stokesberry, NC
May 11, 1932
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Sarah A. - Research Note: He married Sarah Anzliza Guiles, Oct. 29, 1875 in Douglas Co., MN, and was a son of Harbert Barnham and Elizabeth (Marshall) Westmoreland. His death certificate reads that his father Harbert Westmoreland was born in Stokesberry, NC and his mother Betty Marshall was born in Salem Co., NC. The cause of his death was bronchial asthma. He had not worked since 1925, but he was a farmer for 35 years. He was age 79 and 3 days old when he died. Mrs. Walt Guiles was the informant. - Cassville, Missouri · Thursday, May 19, 1932 - Alexander Seaton Westmoreland was born in Stokesberry, Stokesberry Co., NC Apr. 8 1853. Departed this life May 11, 1932, aged 79 years, one month and three days. He moved with his parents from NC when a child to IL, thence to MN where he grew to manhood. At the age of 22 he was married to Sarah Guiles of Holmes City, Douglas Co., MN, Oct. 24, 1875. They came to Washburn, Jan. 1900, where he has since resided until his departure. Mr. Westmoreland was baptized June 16, 1921, by Elder Brattin, and joined the First Baptist chruch at Washburn. He was an honored citizen and loved by all who knew him, and was a devoted husbnad. He leaves to mourn his passing his aged wife and two sisters, besides other relatives. His sisters are Mrs. L.D. Nunn of Buffalo, MO and Mrs. Kate McBride of IL. Note
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WESTMORELAND, Elizabeth (MARSHALL) July 12, 1826
Stokes Co., NC
Dec. 7, 1905
Barry Co., MO
SSW: H. B. - Research Note: Daughter of Matthew Tandy Marshall and Elizabeth Jones. Elizabeth married Harbert Barnham Westmoreland on Feb. 8, 1848 in Stokes Co., NC.. NC Marriage Index
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WESTMORELAND, Harbert Barnham "Harvey" Aug. 8, 1825
Stokes Co., NC
Apr. 11, 1913
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Elizabeth - Research Note: April 17, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Died at the home of his son, Seaton Westmoreland. He was married, when young to Miss Marshall, and was the father of twelve children, two sons and seven daughters survive him. His wife preceded him to that better world seven years ago. - Donna's Note: His death certificate gives his name as Harvey and his birth date as Aug. 12, 1825 and born in NC. It reads that he was widowed, a retired farmer. The date of death in the paper was Apr. 11, 1913, and the death certificate has the same date. Dr. L. B. Northcutt was his physician and the cause of death was pneumonia. Windes Bros. were the undertakers. A. S. Westmoreland, Washburn, MO, was the informant. - Cassville Republican, Jan 2, 1896 - Washburn News: The new Westmoreland mill is about ready for machinery. Online Obit
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WESTMORELAND, Harbird A. 1854
NC
1924 Research Note: He is buried next to Herbert Barnham and Elizabeth Westmoreland, his parents. He was married to Martha Hill in 1875 when daughter Anna Lee was born. Later married Kate (Adcock) Stewart also buried in Washburn Prairie Cemetery. Note
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WESTMORELAND, Sarah Analiza (GUILES) June 10, 1858 Mar. 23, 1947
Aged Baptist
Home,
Arcadia,
Iron Co., MO
SSW: Alexanderia A. - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that her father was William Guiles, born Montgomery Co., NY and her mother Margaret Rulifson, born Montgomery Co., NY. She had been in the home for aged Baptist for 4 years, 7 months and 8 days. She had been widowed two times. The informant was John H. Burney, Ironton, MO. Burial was in Washburn, Mar. 25, 1947. Death Certificate
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WESTON, Florence Ada (DAUGHERTY) July 11, 1881
Barry Co., MO
Nov. 21, 1921
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Henry - Inscription: "Wed July 31, 1904" - Research Note: Daughter of John A. Daugherty and Nancy Sybilla (Varner) (Daugherty) Gurley. She was the wife of Henry Weston. - Cassville Republican, Nov. 2, 1921 - Mrs. Florence Daugherty Weston, wife of Henry Weston of Washburn Prairie died Monday Nov. 21, following a long illness. For the past seven weeks she had been bedfast from catarrh of the stomach and lung trouble. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Washburn Prairie church and her body laid to rest in the cemetery there. Mrs. Weston was born and reared on Washburn Prairie and had lived there all her life. She was married to Henry Weston of the Pasley locality and to them three children were born, all of whom are living. She also leaves her mother, Mrs. George Gurley, of Purdy, and one brother, E. W. Daugherty of Springfield. She was converted early in life and had since her conversion been a consistent member of the Baptist church. Nothing but words of love and esteem are spoken of her. - Another Photo Note
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WESTON, Henry June 23, 1878
Barry Co., MO
July 20, 1934
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Florence Adah - Inscription: "Wed July 31, 1904" - Research Note: He was a son of Simon and Polly (Herd) Weston. His death certificate gives his mother's maiden name as Herd. Ray Mattingly, Cassville, MO, was the informant. He was listed as a farmer and died from the effects of cancer of the stomach. His brother James Washington Weston is buried in Corinth Cemetery. - Another Photo Death Certificate
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WESTON, Katie Maye Dec. 21, 1905
Barry Co., MO
Mar. 7, 1925
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: According to her death certificate she was a daughter of H. (born, Barry Co., MO) and F. A. (Daugherty, born Barry Co., MO) Weston. She was single, 19 years, 2 months, and 14 days old. Her father was H. Weston born Barry Co., MO, and mother F. A. Daugherty born Barry Co., MO. - Donna's Note: Henry and Florence Adah (Daugherty) Weston were her parents. Cassville Monument placed a stone at her grave with 1905 and 1925 dates. Her death certificate has May and her stone has Maye as the spelling. Death Certificate
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WHEELER, Robert Allen Dec. 7, 1975
Whittier, CA
Oct. 8, 2014
Rural Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Jimmy Lee and Pam (Hardy) Wheeler. On Septtember 18, 2010, he was united in marriage to Amanda Crim. Preceding him in death were his father; grandparents and one sister, Lori Burton. Robert moved from California to Arkansas at a young age and graduated from high school in Rogers, Arkansas. After high school he joined the Army Reserve. He had been a foreman for Apac-Central Quarry in Springdale, Arkansas. Four years ago he moved from Garfield, Arkansas to Washburn, Missouri to make his home. He was a member of Washburn First Baptist Church, where he enjoyed working with kids in his youth group. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home, Cassville. Listed at findagrave.com as buried in Washburn Prairie Cemetery. Fohn Funeral Home
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WHITAKER, Caroline (ELZEY) Aug. 1848
Clinton Co., OH
Mar. 17, 1922
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Her death certificate reads that her father was John Elzey, born Ohio, and her mother was ____ Templin, born Ohio. She was married and age 74. Graley Windes was the undertaker. Irvin Whitaker, Washburn, MO, was the informant. She married Oct. 1, 1874 in Clinton Co., OH, to Irvin F. Whitaker. Her parents were John and Miranda (Templin) Elzey and were listed in Clinton Co., OH, 1860 and 1870. Death Certificate
Marriage Record
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WHITAKER, Irvin Forrest Abt. 1852
OH
Oct. 24, 1930
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Son of Stephen Whitaker and Sarah Ann Irvin. He married Caroline Elzey on Oct. 1, 1874 in Clinton Co., OH. His death certificate gives very little information. He was a farmer, widowed and his parents names were not given, no birth date is given but he was age 78. C. T. Hickman, Washburn, MO, was the informant. His death certificate is indexed by the SOS web site as Owen Whitaker. The poor handwriting could be taken for Owen. Census
OH Marriage Index
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Death Certificate
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WHITCOMB, Morris Lee Feb. 23, 1946
Lamar, CO
June 17, 1986 Research Note: Son of Vernon Hershell Whitcomb and Opal Katherine Hoog. His wife was Betty. - Another Photo - Another Photo Census
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WHITCOMB, Opal Katherine (HOOG) (AKERS) 1916 1975 Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: She first married Marvin Leroy Akers, divorced. Opal Hoog second married Vernon H. Whitcomb. She was a daughter of Otto Truman and Stella May (Watson) Hoog. - According to Edna May Hughes, her daughter's death record, her mother, Opal, also married Edwin J. Hughes. According to the death record for Gerald Lavene Akers, Marvin Leroy Akers was married to Opal Katherine Hoog. Note
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WHITCOMB, Vernon Hershell 1908
Arnett, OK
1984
Barry Co. Hosp.,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Father" - Research Note: Exeter, Barry Co., MO resident. He is buried next to his wife Opal. Son of Raymond Rodney Whitcomb and Audie Tracey Steenblock. Census
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WILLIAMS, Billie Jo (WEATHERS) Septt. 11, 1931
Seligman,
Barry Co., MO
Dec. 28, 2015
Mercy Hosp.,
Rogers, AR
SSW: Clifford D. - Research Note: She was the daughter of William Leon and Josie B. (Edens) Weathers. On November 12, 1946, she was united in marriage to Clifford D. Williams, who preceded her in death on February 15, 1970. Also preceding her in death were her parents and one brother, Lamoin Weathers. Billie Jo spent much of her life in the Seligman area, where she was a homemaker and worked for her son. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Washburn, Missouri. No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home, Cassville. - Another Photo Photo
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Fohn Funeral Home
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WILLIAMS, Billy Joe Aug. 31, 1940
Barry Co., MO
Dec. 24, 1974
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Katie S. (Henry) Williams - Research Note: He was killed in an auto accident on Christmas Eve and was the son Carroll Williams and his wife Lena Mooney. Katie is buried by her second husband Wesley Hendrix but her name is on this stone, too. - Another Photo Photo
Family
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Photo
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WILLIAMS, Billy Joe July 30, 1940
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Mar. 20, 2008
St. John's
Regional
Health Center,
Springfield,
Greene, MO
Research Note: Billy Joe Williams, age 67, of Purdy, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2008, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was a son of "Buss" Earl and Gladys (Gardner) Williams. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Johnny Williams. He received his education in Washburn. His first job was with Jumping Jack Shoe Factory until 1980, then worked in the Oklahoma oil fields for a couple of years. After that he became a contract truck driver until his retirement on Dec. 16, 2005. Survived on one daughter. - Back of Stone Cassville Democrat
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WILLIAMS, Carl Gene Feb. 18, 1939
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Oct. 29, 2019
Mercy Hosp.,
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
Research Note: He was 2nd of 9 children to Gladys (Gardner) Williams and Rolland "Bus" Williams. On July 17, 1969 he married Jan Williams (second wife) of Oklahoma. Preceded in death by his parents Gladys and "Bus" Williams, his brothers Leon, Bill, Jim and Johnny. A son, Carl "Willie" Williams of Rogers, Ark, a granddaughter Stacey of Rogers, Ark. At age 17 he joined the Army with his brother Leon. He was in for 20 years. Overseas duties were Panama, Korea twice, Vietnam and Greece. He received the Bronze Star in Vietnam. He was a Drill Sgt. at Ft. Sill 6 years. After retiring from the Army, he had a grain trailer for 20 years. Fohn Funeral Home
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WILLIAMS, Carol Cycil "Skinny" Apr. 25, 1903
Barry Co., MO
Mar. 31, 1967
St. Vincent's
Hosp., Monett,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Lena L. (Mooney) Williams - Research Note: Carol Cycil "Skinny" Williams was born April 25, 1903, Washburn, Barry Co., MO. His father was Harvey Williams and mother was Nellie (Chadd) Looney, died March 31, 1967, St. Vincent's Hospital, Monett, MO, and he was a mechanic and farmer. Burial was in Washburn Prairie Cemetery, and wife was given as Lena Mooney. Charles Vanzandt preached the funeral on April 2, 1967. - Another Photo Photo
Family
Culver Funeral
Home, V. 13,
p. 101,
by Ted Roller
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WILLIAMS, Clifford D. Jan. 1, 1926
Barry Co., MO
Feb. 15, 1970
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Billie Jo - Research Note: He was a son of Lena Mooney and Carol Williams. - Military Stone - Inscription: "MISSOURI PFC 335 INF 84 INF DIV - WORLD WAR II PH" - Another Stone Photo
Family
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WILLIAMS, Cora (CARGILE) (BATEMAN) Oct. 5, 1896
Barry Co., MO
July 1978
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Deb Williams - Research Note: She was a daughter of Isaac Dean and Mary Frances (Erwin) Cargile. She first married Delbert Faye Williams. - October 2, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Washburn News: Miss Cora Cargile returned from Kansas City, Sunday, after a weeks visit with her brother, Charley. - An abstract of the online Obituary is to follow: 3 Jul 1978 - Mrs. Cora L. Bateman, 81, Washburn, died at 1 a.m. Monday at her home following a long illness. Mrs. Bateman was born Oct. 5, 1896, at Washburn, and was a lifetime area resident. She was active in the Jolly Friendship Club of Washburn and was a member of Washburn United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, L. E. Bateman, whom she married Oct. 4, 1966, in Cassville, a son, Ronald R. Williams, Athena, Ore.; a daughter, Mrs. Kathleen Browning, Washburn; two step-sons, Calvin Bateman and Clyde Bateman, both of Hutchinson, Kan.; three step-daughters, Mrs. Nora E. Monette, Theodore, Ore., Mrs. Lorena Tanner, South Bend, Ind., and Mrs. Oletha Mackey the State of Oklahoma; 18 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson. - Mother Stone Note
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Online Obit
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WILLIAMS, Cyril Alexander Aug. 17, 1896
Barry Co., MO
1987
Walnut Grove Rest Home,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Gladys - Research Note: Cassville, Barry Co., MO resident. Son of James Thomas Williams and Ella Fountain. He was a retired carpenter. He married Gladys Bowers on Aug. 19, 1917 in Barry Co., MO. Census
MO Marriage Records
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WILLIAMS, Delbert Faye "Deb" Nov. 6, 1897
West Plains,
Howell Co., MO
Dec. 11, 1964
Osteopathic Hosp.,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Cora - Research Note: Delbert "Deb" Williams, born Nov 6, 1897, at West Plains, MO, died, age 67 years, Washburn, MO. His wife was Cora (Cargile) Williams, father William L. Williams and mother Julia Ann Fox. Date of death, Dec. 11, 1964, Osteopathic Hospital, Cassville, MO. Funeral Washburn Baptist Church, Roger Davis and Chars. Vanzandt preached the funeral and burial was Washburn Prairie Cemetery, Dec 15, 1965. - Father Stone Culver Funeral
Home
V. 11, P. 64,
by Ted Roller
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WILLIAMS, Eddie Blue June 12, 1987
Aurora, MO
Dec. 6, 2017
Cox South Hosp.,
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of James Allen and Mary Beth (Sennett) Williams. Survived by one daughter. Preceding him in death were his paternal grandparents, Edwin Leon and Wanda Deloris "Dee" Williams and maternal grandmother, Gloria Jeanne Bachmann. Eddie grew up and received his education at Monett where he graduated from high school. He had worked at L-3 Communications at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and then ITT EXELIS in Bagram, Afghanistan. He was currently employed at Tyson's in Monett. Fohn Funeral Home
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WILLIAMS, Edwin Leon Aug. 29, 1960
Barry Co., MO
Oct. 11, 1960
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was a son of Leon and Dee (Pendergraft) Williams. Photo
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WILLIAMS, Edwin "Leon" Septt. 8, 1937
Exeter,
Barry Co., MO
Jan. 18, 2012
Ozark Community Hosp.,
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
SSW: Wanda Dee - Inscription: "Married Dec. 26, 1958" - Research Note: He was the son of Rolland Earl and Gladys (Gardner) Williams. On December 26, 1958, in Cassville, he was united in marriage to Wanda D. "Dee" Pendergraft, who preceded him in death on April 4, 2008. Also preceding him in death were his father; one son, Edwin Leon Williams, Jr. and two brothers, Johnny Williams and Bill Williams. Leon received his education at Southwest Schools at Washburn. He then entered the United States Army, serving from June 14, 1956, until July 17, 1967. On December 17, 1986, he retired from The National Guard 203rd Engineer Battalion of Anderson, Missouri. For several years he was farm manager for Hudson Farms at various locations. - Back of Williams Stone Fohn Funeral Home
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WILLIAMS, Gladys E. (GARDNER) Oct. 2, 1919
Hurley,
Stone Co., MO
Apr. 14, 2015
Mercy Hosp.,Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Earl "Bus" Williams - Inscription: "Married Nov. 21, 1936" - Research Note: She was the daughter of William M. and Rosa (Etheridge) Gardner. On November 21, 1936, she was united in marriage to Earl "Bus" Williams, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her parents; three sons, Leon, Bill and Johnny; one brother and nine sisters. Gladys received her education at Crane, Missouri. Most of her life was spent in Southwest Missouri and she was employed fifteen years at Tysons. Fohn Funeral Home
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WILLIAMS, Gladys Susan (BOWERS) Nov. 1, 1897
Stone Co., MO
May 11, 1961
Home -
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Cyril A. - Research Note: According to Culver Funeral Home Records Gladys was a daughter of Philip Sheridan Bowers and Naomi "Oma" Johnson. She was married and Cyril Williams, Washburn, MO was given as her husband. - She married Cyril Williams on Aug. 19, 1917 in Barry Co., MO. MO Marriage Records
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Culver Funeral
Home
V. 9, P. 97, by
Ted Roller
Photo
Donna Cooper
WILLIAMS, Jackie V. Oct. 27, 1927
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Nov. 1, 1928
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: According to his death certificate he was age 1 year and 5 days old when he died. He was a son of Carrol C. (born Washburn, MO) and Lena (Mooney, born Washburn, MO) Williams. The cause of death was pneumonia. J. H. Mooney was the informant. Family
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WILLIAMS, Jo Ann (DONNELL) May 10, 1934
AR
No Date SSW: Roland A. - Research Note: At age 16, she married Roland A. Williams, age 27, on Aug. 31, 1950 in Eureka Springs, Carroll Co., AR. - Another Photo Photo
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AR Marriage Records
Photo
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WILLIAMS, Johnny Lee Sept. 8, 1948
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
July 25, 1989 Inscription: "SP4 U. S. Army Vietnam" - Research Note: Son of Rolland Earl "Buss" Williams and Gladys Gardner. - Another Stone Family
Betty Erickson
SS Claims Index
Census
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WILLIAMS, Kattie Sue (HENRY) Nov. 1, 1942
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Sept. 24, 2004
At Home, Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: NOT BURIED HERE. See Katie Sue (Henry) (Williams) Hendrix, wife of Wesley Hendrix. - HENDRIX, Kattie Sue (HENRY) (WILLIAMS) - Another Photo Photo
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WILLIAMS, Lelia Sue Dec. 5, 1925 Apr. 3, 1926 Research Note: Her death certificate reads that the cause of her death was whooping cough. Her father is listed as Tom Williams, born Washburn, MO, and her mother as Nora Lance, born Purdy, MO. Tom Williams, Washburn, MO, was the informant. Death Certificate
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WILLIAMS, Lena Lenore (MOONEY) Apr. 15, 1904
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
June 11, 1971
Barry Co. Hosp.,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Carroll Cycil - Research Note: She was a daughter of James Harvey and Ella (Pease) Mooney. Washburn, Barry Co., MO resident. Mrs. Carolean Dent of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Another Photo Photo
Family
Donna Cooper
Death Certificate
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WILLIAMS, Linda Sue Apr. 8, 1946
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
May 10, 1946
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: According to her death certificate she was age 1 month, 2 days old. She was a daughter of Ronald (born Washburn, MO) and Ferrel (Gardner, born Stone Co., MO) Williams. The cause of death was Whooping Cough. Her stone reads March 9, 1945 and April 10, 1945. Death Certificate
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WILLIAMS, Marjorie Loriene Mar. 21, 1913 Nov. 5, 1918 Research Note: She is buried next to Lelia Sue Williams and has a matching stone to hers. Thomas and Nora (Lance) Williams were her parents names. Note
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WILLIAMS, Mary "Mollie" Elizabeth (CARGILE) Apr. 20, 1850
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Oct. 15, 1934
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Her husband was William Williams and listed as Bill Williams on her death certificate. She was widowed. The cause of her death was aortic insufficiency. Her father is listed as Cargile and her mother's maiden name was given as Eubanks. Very little information was given, but it does list her as age 84 years, 5 months and 25 days old when she died. J. A. Williams, Washburn, MO, was the informant. - Daughter of John Cargile and Emaline Eubanks. She married William Williams May 27, 1879 in Barry Co., MO. - Another Photo Death Certificate
Marriage
Census
Photo
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WILLIAMS, Nora Alpha (LANCE) Oct. 21, 1893
Bethel Community,
Barry Co., MO
July 17, 1966
At Home, Carthage,
Jasper Co., MO
Research Note: Nora Alpha Williams, of 822 Oak Street, Carthage, MO, of Jasper County, was born in Bethel Community near Monett, MO, Oct. 21, 1893 and died at the age of 72 years, 8 months and 26 days. She had been sick for two months and was a widow of Thomas A. Williams, deceased. Her son, "Bill" N. L. Williams of Reads, Missouri, Rte. 1, was listed as her closest relative. She died at Carthage, MO, July 17, 1966 and was buried at Washburn Prairie Cemetery July 20, 1966, Culver's Chapel took care of the funeral and Rev. Hugh Shults and Rev. Chas. VanZandt, Cassville, MO, were the ministers in charge of the service. Culver's Chapel, Vol 12, page 49, T & I Enterprise - Donna's Note: She was a daughter of William Jewell and Louisa (Haddock) Lance. She was a descendant of Charles Haddock, Sr., through his son William. - Shirley Bradley of Springfield, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Culver's Funeral
Home,
V. 12 P. 49,
by Ted Roller
Note
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WILLIAMS, Roland Alvin June 28, 1923
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Oct. 30, 1967
At Home,
Eureka Springs,
Carroll Co., AR
SSW: Jo Ann - Research Note: He was a son of Carol C. and Lena (Mooney) Williams. Cause of death was Hodgkins Disease. WW II Veteran. - Another Stone - Another Photo - Inscription: "KANSAS TEC5 H & S CO 178 ENGINEER C BN" - Another Photo Family
Photos
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AR Death Certificate
Photos
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WILLIAMS, Rolland Earl "Buss" Jan. 18, 1916 June 8, 1971
Rogersville Mem. Hosp.,
Rogers, AR
SSW: Gladys - Inscription: "Married Nov. 21, 1936" - Research Note: Washburn, Barry Co., MO resident. Son of Delbert Faye Williams and Cora Cargile. He had been employed by Continental Can at Rogers until his retirement due to disability. He was then a retired custodian at Southwest High and was disabled. His is survived by his wife, Gladys; six sons and three daughters; his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Bacon, Washburn; one brother, Ronald of Athens, OR; one sister, Mrs. Kathleen Browning, Washburn; and 15 grandchildren. Newspapers.com
Census
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WILLIAMS, Ruby Pearl Apr. 3, 1916 July 14, 1917 Research Note: She was a daughter of Thomas A. Nora Alpha (Lance) Williams, and is buried next to Marjorie Loriene Williams. Note
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WILLIAMS, Thomas A. Dec. 20, 1883
Barry Co., MO
June 23, 1949
Home -
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Nora A. - Research Note: He married Nora Alpha Lance, Dec. 23, 1911, Barry Co., MO, and was a son of William and Mary Elizabeth (Cargile) Williams. From the Culver Funeral Home Records, by Ted Roller: Thomas A. Williams of Washburn, MO, was born Dec. 20, 1883, in Barry Co., MO, and was married. He died June 23, 1949 at his home in Barry Co., MO. He was a farmer, and Dr. Mary Newman treated him. He died of chronic heart failure. His parents were William Williams and Mary Cargile. His funeral was at the Washburn Baptist Church with Rev. Chas. Vanzandt of Exeter, MO, officiating. Burial was in the Washburn Prairie Cemetery on June 26, 1949. His closest relative was Nora Williams, widow. Culver's Chapel,
T & I Enterprise,
V. 3, P. 106,
by Ted Roller
Donna Cooper
Photo
Phyllis Long
WILLIAMS, Wanda Deloris "Dee" (PENDERGRAFT) Aug. 19, 1941
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Apr. 4, 2008
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Edwin L. - Inscription: "Married Dec. 26, 1958" - Research Note: She was a daughter of Junior and Verbal (Dalton) Pendergraft. She was preceded in death by one son Edwin Leon. She married Leon Williams Dec. 26, 1958 in Cassville, MO. - Back of Williams Stone Barry Co.
Advertiser
Apr. 9, 2008
Phyllis Long
Photos
Donna Cooper
WILLS, Bobby Ray "Bob" Jan. 4, 1931
Eldorado,
Jackson Co., OK
Aug. 19, 2014
Cassville Health Care,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Luther W. and Eva (Freeman) Wills, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were one brother, Lewis Wills and one sister, Imogene Wilkison. His care giver and companion was Sybil Wills. Bob received his education in Texas, graduating from high school in Olton, Texas. As a young man he was a farmer. Later he was a salesman for Nesbitt Ford (now Les Jacob Ford) in Cassville, and retired from Spradling Motors in Monett. Fohn Funeral Home
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WILLS, Lewis William Apr. 1, 1923
Eldorado,
Jackson Co., OK
May 14, 1998
At Home,
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Sybil N. - Inscription: "Married Feb. 15, 1953" - Military Stone Inscription: "S SGT US ARMY AIR FORCES WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Vicki's Note - Lewis was the son of Luther Wm. Wills and Eva Lee (Freeman) Wills. I am his daughter. Headstone
Vicki Mathews
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WILLS, Sybil Nell (HUCKABEE) Oct. 24, 1937
Lamb Co., TX
No Date SSW: Lewis William - Inscription: "Married Feb. 15, 1953" - Research Note: Daughter of Horace Edward Huckabee and Josephine Loftis. TX Birth Index
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WILSON, Dorothea R. (BLACK) Nov. 22, 1907
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Nov. 11, 1955
Barnes Hosp.,
St. Louis, MO
Research Note: Her death certificate is indexed by the SOS web site as Dorothy Wilson. Her husband was William Wilson and her father was John Black and mother Flora (no maiden name given). The death certificate has birth year as 1907 and her stone has 1908. The cause of death was sub-arachnoids hemorrhage due to intracranial aneurysm. Headstone
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Death Certificate
Photo
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WILSON, Enoch Boyd Sept. 19, 1918
Eagle Rock,
Barry Co., MO
Dec. 24, 1993 SSW: Rosalie - Inscription: "Married Mar. 1, 1944" - Inscription: "SGT US ARMY WORLD WAR II - PURPLE HEART" - Research Note: Rosalie was his wife's name. He was a son of George Allen and Lilly Mae (Garner) Wilson. Another Stone Note
Photos
Donna Cooper
WILSON, Ertie Leroy Dec. 4, 1920
Eagle Rock,
Barry Co., MO
July 15, 2002
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "SGT US ARMY AIR FORCES - WORLD WAR II - BELOVED FATHER - GRANDFATHER and BROTHER" - Inscription: "Aug. 21, 1943" - Research Note: He was a son of George Allen and Lilly Mae (Garner) Wilson, preceded in death by one daughter, Sue Wilson; one brother, Enoch Wilson; and one sister, Jannie Ennis. He married Shirley Guiles in Gulfport, MS, Aug. 21, 1943. He had four sisters, Alice Ledenham of Washburn, Melva Higgs of Wheaton, Joycie Lacey of Cassville, and Margaret Juel of Johnson, Kansas. He graduated from Washburn School in 1938. - Another Photo - Military Stone Monett Times
July 17, 2002
Mary Homesley
Note
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WILSON, George Allen Mar. 21, 1885
Eagle Rock,
Barry Co., MO
June 17, 1960
DOA,
Osteopathic Hosp.,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Lilly M. - Research Note: George was a son of Tinker Hugh L. & Idora (Seaton) Wilson. He married Lilly Mae Garner in Eagle Rock in 1909. Residence was one 1/2 miles NW of Washburn, Barry Co., MO. Death Certificate
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WILSON, Gladys Bell July 15, 1910
OK
July 15, 1912
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was a daughter of George & P. M. Wilson. Phyllis' Note: She was a daughter of George (born MO) and Phala May (Blankenship, born MO) Wilson. - Top of Stone Note
Donna Cooper
Death Certificate
Photos
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WILSON, Joe M. Jan. 4, 1928
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Feb. 19, 1930
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was a son of Luther Wilson, born KS. His mother's maiden name was Brake, born KS. Death Certificate
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WILSON, Lilly Mae (GARNER) June 27, 1891
Bloomfield,
Davis Co., IA
Sept. 22, 1993
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: George A. - Research Note: Lilly was a daughter of Joseph Marion and Martha Melvina Henrietta (Ernest) Garner. She married George Allen Wilson, Barry Co., MO, Aug 7, 1909. Note
Photo
Donna Cooper
WILSON, Rosalie (SPENCER) (KIRBY) July 26, 1926
Lawton, OK
Septt. 19, 2010
Barry Co. Care Center,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Enoch B. - Inscription: "Married Mar. 1, 1944" - Research Note: Former Washburn, MO resident. Daughter of William and Goldie (Hardesty) Spencer. She was united in marriage to Enoch Wilson March 1, 1944. He preceded her in death December 24, 1993. She then married Walter (Dub) Kirby March 7, 1997 and he passed away December 23, 1999. Mrs. Kirby was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, two brothers, one granddaughter and twin great-great-granddaughters. Bennett-Wormington
Funeral Home
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Photo
Donna Cooper
WILSON, Shirley Ann (GUILES) Septt. 21, 1924
Pittsburg, KS
Aug. 31, 2016
Cassville Health Care,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Ertie Leroy Wilson - Inscription: "Aug. 21, 1943" - Research Note: She was the daughter of George Clifford and Elsie Marie (Kessler) Guiles. On August 21, 1943 in Gulfport, Mississippi she was united in marriage to Ertie Wilson who preceded her in death on July 15, 2002. Also preceding her in death were her parents; a daughter, Sue Ellen and four brothers. Shirley grew up and received her education in Pittsburg, Kansas, where she graduated from high school. For several years she was a sales clerk at Johnston's Variety Store and had worked at Vollenweider Apple Orchard. - Another Photo Fohn Funeral Home
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WILSON, Sue Ellen Sept. 4, 1950
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Apr. 21, 1958
St. John's Hosp.,
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
Research Note: Culver Funeral Home records read that her father was Ertie Wilson and her mother Sue Ann Guiles. She was a school child. She was age 7 years, 7 months and 17 days old when she died. Culver Funeral Home
V. 9, P. 22,
by Ted Roller
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Donna Cooper
WINDES, Amanda Caldona (BURNETT) Aug. 5, 1896 June 16, 1918 Research Note: Daughter of Elijah Anderson Burnett and Elizabeth Weston. First wife of William Frank Windes (he died 1954). Family
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WINDES, Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Dec. 25, 1841
Jefferson Co., IL
Sept. 27, 1917
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Married Crocia Ann Rayl. - father of Robert Alvin Windes - Son of Robert N. and Windes and Sarah Drybread. - This was the life of B. F. Windes of Washburn, who passed to his reward at that place, Thursday, Sept. 27, 1917, after a continued decline in health for sometime, aged 65 years, 9 months, and 2 days. He was born in Jefferson county, Ill., Dec. 25, 1841, and his parents moved to Linn Creek, Camden county, Mo., when the decadent was a small child. There he grew to manhood and later moved to Waynesville, Pulaski county, where he engaged in the mercantile business very successfully. April 25, 1866 he and Miss Crecia Rayl of that place were married and have lived a ????? and she sy????? be located a ????? engaged in the mercantile business for a number of years and was very successful. Later engaged in farming and made a success of it. He was the father of nine children, seven of whom are living and are: Mrs. Chas. Campbell, Mrs. W. B. Adcock, Mrs. E. B. Babb, Robert and Harry Windes and Mrs. Walter Stevens of Washburn and Mrs. Chas. Traylor of Richmond Mo., who were with their beloved father when the dissolution came. - Plot Stone Headstone
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Online Obit
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WINDES, Bess Esther (HILL) (WEBB) Jan. 19, 1912
Arma, KS
Nov. 8, 2004
Hays, KS
Research Note: The Hays Daily News, Hays, Kansas · Tuesday, November 9, 2004 - Bess Windes 92 Hays, KS, died Nov. 8 2004 at St John's of Hays Nursing Facility. She was born Jan. 19, 1912, in Arma to Frank and Florence (Wright) Hill. In the 1940 census, she is married to Joe Webb. She married Wendall Alvin "Bill" Windes; he died in 1971. She was a graduate of Pittsburg State University with a degree in education. She taught English in Wichita schools for more than 49 years. After retirement, she taught English as a second language for many years. Survivors include a stepson, Bob Windes and wife Norma Washburn, MO; a sister, Mary Bennett, Hays; two nephews and a niece. She was preceded in death by a brother Albert Hill. Private burial will follow in MO after the funeral. - Windes Plot Stone - Plot Photo Newspapers.com
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WINDES, Crocia (RAYL) Feb. 17, 1849
Waynesville,
Pulaski Co., MO
June 2, 1924
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Daughter of Jesse Addison Rayl and Sarah Jane Mays. Married to Frank Windes - mother of Robert Alvin Windes. - Plot Stone Family
Billy Windes
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WINDES, Gertie Della "De" (BLACK) Aug. 18, 1871
Barry Co., MO
Nov. 15, 1952
Cassville
Comm. Hosp.,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Married to Robert Alvin Windes - sons were Grailie Black, Wendall A., William Frank, Dewey and one daughter Robbie (Morrow) - Phyllis' Note: According to her death certificate she was widowed, Washburn, MO resident. Her husband was Robert Windes. She was a daughter of William Conway and Sally Ann (Phoenix) Black. Frank Windes of Washburn, MO was the informant. Family
Billy Windes
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WINDES, Grailie Black Oct. 2, 1899
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
July 20, 1961
State Sanitarium
Mt. Vernon,
Lawrence Co., MO
Research Note: He was the husband of Martha Louise Windes, and had three children, Sally Sue, Patsy Jane and Billy Frank. Donna's Note: Grailie Black Windes was born in Washburn, a son of Robert A. and Gertie (Black) Windes according to the Culver Funeral Home records. He was the postmaster in Washburn and died in the state sanitarium in Mt. Vernon. The cause of death was given as uremia. Martha Windes was given as his wife's name. - He married Martha Louise Johnson on On Mar. 8, 1942 in Benton Co., AR and appointed postmaster at Washburn, MO on Aug. 3, 1934. - Plot Stone - Plot Photo - Windes Plot Photo Family
Billy Windes
Culver Funeral
Home
V. 9, P. 110,
by Ted Roller
Death Certificate
AR Marriage Records
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WINDES, Hattie Juanita (TEACHENOR) (BRYANT) (MORROW) Mar. 21, 1904 May 31, 1987
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
Research Note: Second wife of William "Frank" Windes who preceded her in death. Also had two additional marriages to Lindsey Bryant and Fred Morrow who also preceded her in death. - Cassville Republican, 24 Nov 1921, Shows William F. Windes age 25, license to wed, Harriet Teachenor, age 18, both of Washburn, MO. Maiden name originally listed as Smith but she was a stepdaughter to R. R. Smith and her mother Edna. She was a daughter of Lewis B. Teachenor and Edna M. Hamilton. Death certificate listed under Morrow. Family
Billy Windes
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Death Certificate
Newspapers.com
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WINDES, Martha Louise (JOHNSON) Sept. 16, 1918
Harrison,
Boone Co., AR
Mar. 30, 2007
Hospice Hose,
Kansas City,
Jackson Co., MO
Research Note: Martha Louise Windes, age 88, of Independence, formerly of Cassville, died March 30, 2007 at Hospice House in Kansas City. She was born Septtember 16, 1918, in Harrison, Arkansas, and was a daughter of Thomas Jefferson and Lucy Rachel (Holland) Johnson. She was a graduate of Bolivar High School and Southwest Teachers College in Springfield. She did graduate work at the University of Missouri. She was a Sunday school teacher, taught English in high schools, and was a librarian at the Wheaton and Cassville high schools until retiring in 1982. She married Grailie Windes on March 8, 1942, and he preceded her in death July 20, 1961. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Sally, in 1944; two brothers, Floyd and William Johnson; and one sister, Jane Shahan. - Plot Stone - Windes Plot Photo Photos
Monett Times
Apr. 2, 2007
Donna Cooper
WINDES, Norma Lucille (MORGAN) Jan. 19, 1934 No Date SSW: Robert W. - Research Note: Daughter of Christopher Homer Morgan and Hazel Scott. - Another Photo - Another Photo Census
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WINDES, Robert Alvin Oct. 30, 1872
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Mar. 31, 1940
At Home, Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Married to Gertie Della "De" Black. See Gertie Della Windes for children. Phyllis' Note: He was married, wife was Gertie D. (Black) Windes, living, age 67. His occupation was merchant. He was a son of Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Windes, born MO, and Crochia Rayl,born MO. - Cassville Republican, 4 Apr 1940 - Mr. Windes was a son of the late Frank Windes one of Barry County's early and successful business men and one of her most substantial farmers. He was born at Washburn and had lived there all of his life. He learned the mercantile business from his father and when his father died, he carried on the business in his own name. He was married to Miss Gertrude Black of Washburn in 1894. Surviving are his widow, three sons, Frank, Grailie, and Dewey; and one daughter, Mrs. Edd Morrow, of Buffalo, MO; one brother, Harry Windes now of Rogers AR and four sisters; Mrs. Dora Campbell, Mrs. Charles Traylor, Mrs. Walter Stephens, and Mrs. Zoe Hefley. Funeral services were held Wed. afternoon at the home in Washburn, conducted by Rev. Charles Vanzandt of Exeter. Burial was in the Washburn Prairie cemetery, with the W. D. Koon undertakers of Cassville in Charge. Headstone
Billy Windes
Death Certificate
Newspapers.com
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WINDES, Robert Wendall "Bob" Nov. 11, 1933 No Date SSW: Norma L. - Research Note: Son of Wendall Alvin "Bill" Windes and Orlena Grimes. - Another Photo - Another Photo MO Birth Records
Census
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WINDES, Sally Sue Feb. 6, 1944
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Nov. 5, 1944
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Died of pneumonia. Daughter of Grailie Black Windes and Martha Louise Johnson. - Windes Plot Photo Family
Billy Windes
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WINDES, Wendall Alvin "Bill" Dec. 10, 1910
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Dec. 18, 1971
St. Joseph's Hosp.,
Wichita,
Sedgwick Co., KS
Research Note: Married to Orlena Grimes - had one son Robert Windes - later divorced and married Bess Webb (her surname from a previous marriage). Donna's Note: His father is given as Robert A. Windes and his mother as Gertie D. Black on the Culver Funeral Home records. He lived at 2256 S. Glendale, Wichita, KS and had lived there 20 years when he died. He was a material planner at Boeing in Wichita. - Plot Photo - Another Photo Family
Billy Windes
Culver Funeral
Home
V. 14, P. 110
by Ted Roller
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WINDES, William Frank Jan. 1, 1896 Nov. 22, 1954
Stella,
Newton Co., MO
Research Note: Son of Robert Alvin Windes and Gertie Black. First married Amanda Caldona Burnett, died 1918. Second wife was Hattie Juanita Teachenor. Had no children Family
Billy Windes
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WISELEY, Norma Jean (HYDE) Feb. 21, 1935
Red Oak, IA
Oct. 7, 2022
Cassville Healthcare,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was the second of five daughters to Emit and Mildred (Murry) Hyde. She was met in heaven by her parents, Emit and Mildred; two sisters, Erma Dean Hilton and Peggy Writer; a great grandaughter, Chloe Marie Campbell; three nephews, Rick, Michael and Alan and one niece, Shiela. In 1939 Norma and her family moved to the Washburn, Missouri area where Norma attended school graduating from Southwest High School in 1954. She was employed by the Vaisey-Bristol Shoe Corporation and Justin Boot Company for several years. - She had been married to Leonard Doyle Wiseley, divorced. Fohn Funeral Home
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WITHERS No Date No Date Research Note: This stone is next to Samuel and Martha Wither's stone and on the other side is a field stone. Note
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WITHERS, Martha Sylvia (JOHNSON) May 7, 1850
Lawrence Co., MO
Apr. 25, 1898
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Samuel Davidson - Research Note: Daughter of James M. Johnson, sometimes spelled Johnston, and Sarah Davidson. She married Samuel Davidson Withers on Dec. 20, 1868 in Lawrence Co., MO. - Another Photo Census
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WITHERS, Samuel Davidson July 7, 1845
Lawrence Co., MO
Oct. 30, 1930
Carroll Co., AR
SSW: Martha S. - Research Note: Civil War Veteran, 46th MO INF, Co. H - He was a son of Andrew Jackson and Nancy Jane (Hewlett) Withers. He married Martha Sylvia Johnson on Dec. 20, 1868 in Lawrence Co., MO. At age 61, he married Althea Cloud, age 47, on Mar. 5, 1907 in Eureka Springs, Carroll Co., AR. At age 82, he married Mrs. Georgia Clark, age 78, on Dec. 4, 1927 in Eureka Springs, Carroll Co., AR. - Another Photo Note
Donna Cooper
Census
MO Marriage Records
AR Marriage Records
AR Death Records
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WOODRUFF, Albert Henry Jan. 1, 1843
Madison Co., AL
Nov. 19, 1926
Rural
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Civil War Veteran - Wife was Matilda Carter and he was a farmer. He was a son of Joseph Phipps Woodruff, born AL and Elizabeth Walker Inman, born AL. S. A. Woodruff of Stella, MO was the informant. His wife was Matilda Ann Carter. He served 3 years in the Civil War, 10th MA Cav. Death Certificate
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WOODRUFF, Estella "Stella" Eldora (PEASE) Dec. 10, 1877
Beatrice,
Gage Co., NE
Oct. 14, 1961
Osteopathic
Hosp.,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Samuel Woodruff - Research Note: Washburn, MO resident. She and Sam had no children. She was a daughter of James Alvin & Janetta (Fetrow) Pease. Holmesville was where they lived and is near Beatrice, so she probably was born in Holmesville, but family record has her birth place as Beatrice as does the death certificate. It is listed as Eldora Estella Woodruff. Lawrence Mooney of Washburn, MO was the informant. Her grandparents and other family are buried there. She was married to Samuel Woodruff and he died in 1949. - Another Photo Family
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WOODRUFF, Georgia Henrietta Sept. 27, 1883
Barry Co., MO
Jan. 26, 1885
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was a daughter of Albert H. and Matilda (Carter) Woodruff. Photo
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WOODRUFF, Gracie Jan. 17, 1892
Barry Co., MO
Jan. 17, 1892
Barry Co., MO
No Data Photo
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WOODRUFF, Harry F. Mar. 13, 1878
AR
Dec. 31, 1963
Memorial Hosp.,
Houston, TX
Research Note: Culver Funeral Home records read that Albert H. Woodruff and Matilda Ann Carter were his parents. Mrs. C. M. Galey, Houston, TX, was his closest relative. Culver Funeral
Home V. 10,
P. 135, by
Ted Roller
Donna Cooper
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WOODRUFF, Joseph Edward Nov. 14, 1868
Franklin Co., MO
Oct. 4, 1950
Carthage,
Jasper Co., MO
Research Note: Buried near Sam Woodruff who was his brother. Phyllis' Note: According to his death certificate he died at the DuKart Rest Home. Widowed twice. Wife at the time was Annie O. Woodruff. Son of Albert Henry Woodruff. Mother's maiden name unknown. His occupation was retired piano salesman. Mrs. A. E. Schmidt of 6174 University, Detroit, MI was the informant. His mother was Matilda Ann Carter. His first wife was Maud Isabelle Cram, married Oct. 15, 1890 in Barry Co., MO. - Another Photo Photo
Donna Cooper
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WOODRUFF, Matilda Ann (CARTER) Oct. 1, 1848
IN
June 29, 1934
Seligman,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Her death certificate gives Frank Carter as her father and her mother's maiden name as Nobler. Mrs. Martha Wilson of Caddo, OK was the informant. She was married to Albert H. Woodruff about 1867. Funeral Home Records
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WOODRUFF, Samuel Alexander Sept. 5, 1875
Franklin Co., MO
July 17, 1949
Columbia,
Boone Co., MO
SSW: Estella - Research Note: Albert H. Woodruff and Matilda Ann Carter were his parents. His death certificate reads that he was a farmer and carpenter. The cause of death was epidermoid carcinoma of lower lip, post irradiation, recurrence. Coronary arteriosclerosis. It reads the body was removed to Cassville. Donna's Note: His funeral was at the Sam Woodruff home, about 3/4 of a mile south of the Hwy 37 and 90 junction. The body was interred in Washburn Prairie Cemetery. Another Photo Photo
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WOODRUFF, Susie Oct. 15, 1890
Barry Co., MO
Dec. 22, 1892
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Her parents were Albert H. and Matilda (Carter) Woodruff. Photo
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WRIGHT, Donnie May 10, 1944 No Date SSW: Patsy - Research Note: Son of Clarence and Geneva (Snook) Wright. Note
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WRIGHT, Patsy (HENDRIX) July 23, 1947
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
July 20, 2022
Mercy Hosp.,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Donnie - Research Note: Daughter of Osa Hendrix and Maxine Day. On October 25, 1963 in Cassville, Missouri she was united in marriage to Donnie W. Wright. Preceding her in death were her parents; one sister, Fern Hendrix and one grandson, Taner Wright. Patsy grew up and attended school in Washburn, Missouri. She was employed by FASCO Industries in Cassville, Missouri for over fifteen years. Burial will be at Washburn Prairie Cemetery in Washburn. Fohn Funeral Home
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YERION, Ross Mar. 22, 1902
Elmwood,
Peoria Co., IL
June 11, 1985 SSW: Ruth - Research Note: He was the son of Emerson Delos Yerion and Sue Mary Burch. IL Birth Index
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YERION, Ruth Abigail MOFFATT) Aug. 29, 1905 Feb. 21, 1976 SSW: Ross - Research Note: Daughter of Pliny R. Moffatt and Della Cora Walker, both buried at Washburn Prairie Cemetery. Census
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