Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Barry Co., MO
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
| VANDERPOOL, Joan (PIERCE) | Feb. 20, 1933 St. Paul, KS |
Feb. 17, 2009 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Nick - Inscription: "Married Nov. 2, 1951" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Arthur and Nettie (Dawson) Pierce. She married Nick Joe Vanderpool on Nov. 2, 1951, and he preceded her in death Apr. 13, 1998. Phyllis' Note: Obit is online. Daughter of Arthur and Nettie (Dawson) Pierce. On November 2, 1951, she was united in marriage to Nick Joe Vanderpool, who preceded her in death on April 13, 1998. After her marriage to Nick Joe, they moved to Missouri to make their home and ran Nick’s Caravan West, the Rainbow Dinner House then owned and operated Granny Jo’s Café in Purdy. | Monett Times Jay Trace Barry Co. Advertiser Feb. 25, 2009 Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| VANDERPOOL, Nick Joe | Oct. 22, 1926 | Apr. 13, 1998 | SSW: Joan - Inscription: "Married Nov. 2, 1951" - Research Note: He was the son of Joe L. Vanderpool and Zella Looney. They are both buried at Washburn Prairie Cemetery. 1930 Census gives the family in Washburn, Barry Co., MO. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| VAN GIESON, Aaron A. | Apr. 12, 1906 MO |
Feb. 9, 1956 San Bernardino, CA |
Inscription: "At Rest" - Research Note: CA death index gives his mother's maiden name as Shoopman. 1910 Census, Missouri, McDonald, Center, District 0108 A. A. Vangieson, head, age 71, married twice, 5 years presently, born NY, parents born NY; Frances, wife, age 32, married once for 5 years, mother of 1 child living, born KY, parents born KY; Aaron, son, age 4, born MO. In the 1920 census, Aaron's father has died and he and his mother are still in McDonald Co., MO. | Census CA Death Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| VAN GIESON, Frances | Oct. 24, 1877 | June 12, 1961 | Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: Mother of Aaron A. VanGieson. | Photo Diana Cope |
| VAUGHAN, Francis Marion | Dec. 13, 1876 Near Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 5, 1952 Antioch, CA |
Research Note: Son of Marion and Melvina (Marshall) Vaughan, husband of Rosa (Witt) Vaughan. Was staying with son in CA at time of death. | Family Records Janice Vaughan Family Group Sheet Gerald H. Haddock Photo Diana Cope |
| VAUGHAN, George Washington | Dec. 9, 1881 Barry Co., MO |
May 10, 1948 Mullinville, Kiowa Co., KS |
Research Note: Son of Marion and Melvina (Marshall) Vaughan. | Family Group Sheet Gerald H. Haddock Photo Diana Cope |
| VAUGHAN, Sarah R."Rosa" (Witt) | July 23, 1877 Franklin, KY |
Mar. 22, 1950 Joplin Hosp., Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
Research Note: Rosa was the wife of Francis Marion Vaughan and daughter of John Abner and Canzada Messer (Carver) Witt. | Family Records Janice Vaughan Family Group Sheet Gerald H. Haddock Photo Diana Cope |
| VAUGHAN, William Henry | Dec. 20, 1878 Bear Wallow farm, Cross Hollows, Jenkins, Barry Co., MO. |
June 27, 1950 Hays, Ellis Co., KS |
Research Note: He was the son of Marion Vaughan born Franklin Co., GA and Melvina Marshall born Redding Twp., Jackson Co., IN. | Gerald Haddock Family Group Sheet Photo Diana Cope |
| VETTER, Henry F. | Oct. 12, 1903 OK |
Dec. 24, 1965 MO |
Research Note: He was the son of George Vetter and Virginia Johnson. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| VINEY, Anna | Nov. 26, 1930 | No Date | SSW: Charles "Bill" "Married Nov 21, 1973" | Photo Diana Cope |
| VINEY, Charles "Bill" | July 8, 1922 AR |
July 23, 1993 AR |
SSW: Anna - Inscription: "Married Nov 21, 1973" - Research Note: SSDI gives his last residence as Rogers Benton Co., AR. - MO Marriage Records give Charles W. Viney, age 45, of Monett, MO married Lorna Eleanor Richmond, age 32, of Purdy, Barry Co., MO in Lawrence Co., MO on Apr. 23, 1968. - WWII enlistment records give Charles W. Viney born 1922 AR, enlisted on Oct. 2, 1942 in Kings Co., CA. He was single and a farm hand. - Military Stone - Inscription: "US ARMY WORLD WAR II" | SSDI MO Marriage Records WWII Enlistment Records Phyllis Long Photo Photo Diana Cope |
| VINEYARD, Lester Orvil | Aug. 22, 1904 Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 22, 1992 Memphis, TN |
SSW: Zelma G. - Research Note: He lived most of his life in the Exeter and Cassville areas. He moved to Memphis 14 years ago from Cassville. He was a retired farmer. He married Zelma Gladys Strother at Cassville. She died April 15, 1981. Survivors include a son, a sister, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. | Williamson Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| VINEYARD, Nora E. (LONG) | Dec. 7, 1894 MO |
Feb. 15, 1920 Fairview, Newton Co., MO |
Inscription: "Wife of Fred C." - Research Note: Cassville Republican, Feb. 28, 1920 Mrs. Fred Vineyard died at Fairview, Feb. 15, 1920, aged 25 years, 2 months and 8 days, and the remains were interred in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, on the 17th. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Long who lived 1 mile north of Wheaton, formerly residents of near Purdy. Mr. Long is a son of late Aaron Long and lived in McDowell and Cassville. Mrs. Vineyard left her husband and one little daughter, parents, relatives and friends to mourn her passing. Miss Lena Long of Galena, Kan., an aunt of deceased attended the funeral. | Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| VINEYARD, Zelma Gladys (STROTHER) | Feb. 18, 1906 OK |
Apr. 15, 1981 Memphis, TN |
SSW: Lester O. - Research Note: She was the daughter of William Arthur Strother and Bithena Emetia Lake, both buried at Mt. Pleasant. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WAID, Nancy Jane | 1855 Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO |
Jan. 28, 1944 Rural Monett, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: Death certificate gives her birth date as Apr. 7, 1861. Indexed as Wade. Her deceased husband's name was William Wade. She had been widowed twice. She was the daughter of James Nelson born Pierce City, MO and Amanda F. Morris born Lawrence Co., MO. Mrs. Levina Hankins of Monett, MO was the informant. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WALDRON, Alice F. | Feb. 11, 1935 | No Date | SSW: Melvin, Jr. - Inscription: "Married Aug 24, 1957" | Photo Diana Cope |
| WALDRON, Melvin, Jr. | Sept. 11, 1930 | Feb. 4, 1995 | SSW: Alice F. - Inscription: "Married Aug 24, 1957" - Research Note: SSDI gives his last residence as Wheaton, Barry Co., MO. | SSDI Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WALLACE, Jerome, Jr. | No Date | Nov. 15, 1937 | Inscription: "Son of J. C. and P. E." - Research Note: He was a son of Jerome and Pearl (McKee) Wallace. | Family Records Donna Cooper Photo Diana Cope |
| WALLACE, Jerome Charles | June 3, 1908 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
July 12, 2000 Cox Medical South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Eula Pearl - Research Note: He married Eula Pearl McKee on December 31, 1935, and she preceded him in death July 5, 1997, son of Fogle and Maggie (Leitle) Wallace. | Family Records Donna Cooper Monett Times July 14, 2000 Mary Homesley Photo Diana Cope |
| WALLACE, Eula Pearl (McKEE) | Nov. 28, 1905 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
July 5, 1997 MO |
SSW: Jerome C. - Research Note: She was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson McKee and Susan Samantha Lane. | Family Records Donna Cooper MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WARREN, Florence Rebecca (HIGGS) | Nov. 10, 1884 Barry Co., MO |
June 10, 1988 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Jesse M. - Research Note: She was the daughter of Alexander Higgs and Margaret E. Williams both buried at the Higgs Cemetery. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WARREN, Jesse Monroe | July 27, 1880 Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 29, 1954 Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Florence R. - Research Note: He died at home, 7 miles NW of Mt. Vernon, MO. He was a cattle farmer and was the son of Daniel Boone Warren and Columbia Ferguson. His wife, Florence, was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WATSON, Frank B. | Sept. 13, 1840 IA |
June 14, 1923 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Sarah - Research Note: His wife was named Sarah and he was the son of John Watson born Scotland and Mary Brady. Carrie Thomas of Pittsburg, KS was the informant on the death certificate. He was a Civil War Veteran serving in the 150th IL Infantry. | Census Civil War Records Photo Death Certificate Phyllis Long Diana Cope |
| WATSON, Ray | Dec. 14, 1923 Pittsburg Co., OK |
Nov. 30, 1937 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Tom Watson born Jefferson Co., Alabama and Verder Moore born Denton Co. TX. He was struck by a truck walking on Hwy. 37. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WATSON, Sarah (PORTER) | Oct. 16, 1848 OH |
Apr. 4, 1914 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Frank B. - Research Note: She was the daughter of William W. Porter and Margaret Rausenberger both born OH. Her husband was the informant on the death certificate. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WEAVER, Burl Willard | June 5, 1908 MO |
Jan. 19, 1966 Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS |
SSW: Ollie M. - Research Note: He was the son of William Isaac Weaver and Nancy "Nannie" Paralee Woodward. | Census SSDI Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WEAVER, Erple I. (TERRY) | June 28, 1919 Red Rose Inn, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 28, 1999 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: The daughter of John Ethel and Lily (Myers) Terry. Husband John C. Weaver preceded her in death June 2, 1993. She was a Purdy, MO resident. | Monett Times Oct. 29, 1999 Mary Homesley Photo Diana Cope |
| WEAVER, Gary Walter | Feb. 29, 1944 Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
May 15, 2010 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Kay - Research Note: He was the son of "Doc" and Grace (Acres) Weaver. He was united in marriage to Joyce Hall on November 25, 1996 in Purdy. Gary served in the Army and worked as a service officer for the auto industry. Survived by one son and three daughters. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WEAVER, Isaac | Nov. 14, 1880 MO |
Jan. 2, 1948 Mineral Springs, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Nannie - Research Note: Death certificate has death year 1947. Stone has 1948. William Isaac Weaver was the son of John Wallace Weaver and Sarah Jane Peters. Morris Weaver of Cassville, MO was the informant. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WEAVER, John Alva | Jan. 24, 1886 Barry Co., MO |
May 15, 1959 Osteopathic Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Stella - Research Note: He was the son of John Wallace Weaver and Sarah Peters. His wife Stella May was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WEAVER, John Calvin | Mar. 27, 1910 | June 2, 1993 | SSW: Erple I. - Research Note: SSDI gives his last residence as Purdy, Barry Co., MO. He was the son of William Isaac Weaver and Nannie Paralee Woodard. | SSDI Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WEAVER, John Wallace | Mar. 18, 1852 AR |
Mar. 19, 1930 Flat Creek, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Sarah J. - Research Note: John A. Weaver was the informant on the death certificate. Parents not named on the death certificate. He was the son of Isaac Weaver born NC and Mahala Weaver born TN. | Death Certificate Bonnie Sims Photo Diana Cope |
| WEAVER, Kay (McMANUS) | Nov. 9, 1945 | July 20, 1996 | SSW: Gary - Research Note: She was the daughter of Charles McManus and Velma May Daugherty both buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. | Mother's Obit Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WEAVER, Mary | 1878 | 1892 | Research Note: She was the daughter of John Wallace Weaver and Sarah Jane Peters. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WEAVER, Maynard Earl | Nov. 15, 1935 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 13, 1936 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Burl Weaver and Marie Kemp both born MO. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WEAVER, Mildred C. | 1916 | Aug. 11, 1917 | Research Note: Cassville Democrat, August 18, 1917 The 1 year old child of Mr. and Mrs. John Weaver, of near Butterfield, choked to death on a piece of apple, Saturday, Aug 11. Funeral services were conducted by Revs. Goodnight and Combs of New Church, west of Butterfield, and the remains were laid to rest there, Sunday. | Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WEAVER, Nannie Paralee (WOODWARD) | 1882 | 1979 | SSW: Isaac - Research Note: Nannie Woodward, age 20, married William Isaac Weaver, age 21, on July 20, 1902 in Barry Co., MO. - She was the daughter of Dee Woodward and Mary Catherine Ferguson. Cassville Republican, May 8, 1919 Dee Woodward of Shoal Creek visited his daughter, Mrs. Isaac Weaver, and family last Sunday. | Online Marriage Records Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WEAVER, Ollie Marie (KEMP) | June 7, 1915 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 17, 2000 Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS |
SSW: Burl W. - Research Note: Daughter of Ed and Dore Francis (Edwards) Kemp, married Burl Weaver, and he preceded her in death in 1966. | Monett Times Dec. 20, 2000 Mary Homesley Photo Diana Cope |
| WEAVER, Pearl Elvina (TAYLOR) | Dec. 25, 1907 Mundell, AR |
May 19, 2003 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Ralph L. - Research Note: Dau. of John W. and Mary Belle (Starkey) Taylor. She had lived in the Oak Ridge community and Butterfield before moving to Cassville. She worked at the Cassville Democrat for several years and taught Sunday school for 30 years. She married Ralph Leonard Weaver, and he preceded her in death. She was preceded in death by five brothers and six sisters. | Monett Times May 20, 2003 Mary Homesley Photo Diana Cope |
| WEAVER, Ralph Leonard | Dec. 5, 1903 MO |
Apr. 20, 1976 MO |
SSW: Pearl E. - Research Note: He was the son of William Isaac Weaver and Nannie Paralee Woodward. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WEAVER, Sarah Jane (PETERS) | 1858 | 1921 | SSW: John W. - Research Note: John W. Weaver married Sarah J. F. Peters on May 27, 1877 in Barry Co., MO. She was the daughter of Tyce Peters and Alcey Johnson. | Online Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WEAVER, Stella | 1896 | 1974 | SSW: John A. | Photo Diana Cope |
| WELLS, James J. | Aug. 18, 1864 IN |
Apr. 26, 1948 Barry Co. Hosp., Cassville ,Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Willis Wells and Martha E. Dillard. Rena Smith of Purdy MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WHEELER, Art Ralph | Mar. 6, 1899 OK |
Oct. 13, 1984 | SSW: Gertha R. - Research Note: He registered for the WWI draft in Washington Co., AR. It gives his father as French Wheeler. - He was the son of French B. Wheeler and Emma Holly Martin. | Census WWI Draft Reg. Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WHEELER, Dessie E. | Feb. 10, 1910 Alberta, Canada |
Feb. 26, 1935 Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO |
SSW: Emma Holly, Earl C. and French B. - Research Note: She was the daughter of French B. Wheeler and Emma Holly Martin. Self employed beauty operator. Her mother, Mrs. Hollie E Wheeler of Kansas City, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WHEELER, Earl C. | Mar. 13, 1912 OK |
June 26, 1989 | Inscription: "PVT US ARMY WORLD WAR II" - Shares Family Stone with: French B., Emma, Holly and Dessie E. - Research Note: He was the son of French B. Wheeler and Emma Holly Martin. - Family Stone | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WHEELER, Emma Holly (MARTIN) | Dec. 28, 1879 Paris, IL |
Jan. 28, 1959 Cassville Osteo. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: French B., Earl C. and Dessie E. - Research Note: Her first husband was French B. Wheeler. She married second J. Frank Nicola. Daughter of John Wesley Martin and Mary Jane Radar. Mrs. Clyde Taylor (daughter Gladys) was the informant on the death certificate. It lists her name as Emma Wheeler Nicola. She is buried with French B. Wheeler. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WHEELER, French B. | Dec. 26, 1867 Taylor Co., IA |
Jan. 28, 1928 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Emma Holly, Earl C. and Dessie E. - Research Note: He was the son of Mart Wheeler born NY and his mother's maiden name was Skidmore born PA. His wife was the informant on the death certificate. - Another Stone | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WHEELER, Gertha R. (HANKINS) | June 23, 1906 | Mar. 18, 2002 Monett Health Care, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Art R. - Research Note: She was the daughter of Golden Arthur Hankins and Christine Cordelia Vineyard. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WHEELER, Infant | No Date | Aug. 25, 1928 | Inscription: "Infant of Art and Gertha" | Photo Diana Cope |
| WHEELER, Martin S. "Junie" | Nov. 22, 1921 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 27, 2002 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "S SGT US ARMY WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Son of French B. and Emma Holly (Martin) Wheeler. Army veteran of World War II. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a logger, worked in construction, and was a farmer and raised cattle. | Monett Times Jan. 29, 2002 Mary Homesley Photo Diana Cope |
| WHISENHUNT, Fred L. | Sept. 11, 1905 | Apr. 12, 1981 | SSW: Lillie B. - Research Note: SSDI gives his last residence as Cassville, Barry Co., MO. In 1930 census, he and Lillie are in Eagle, McCurtain, Oklahoma | SSDI Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WHISEHUNT, Lillie B. | Feb. 22, 1902 | Apr. 16, 1987 | SSW: Fred L. | Photo Diana Cope |
| WHITELEY, Bertha May (ROGERS) | Jan. 17, 1892 Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 10, 1958 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was a daughter of Oliver M. and Minnie E. (Hamilton) Rogers. Her husband was Samuel Wright Whiteley. She was widowed twice. A. A. W. Rogers of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Note Donna Cooper Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WHITLOCK, Lester G. | Aug. 13, 1906 Shannon Co., MO |
Mar. 14, 1989 Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO |
Research Note: SSDI gives his last residence as Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. He was the son of Samuel S. Whitlock and Mary Albina Wattles. His stone matches the one for Ruth S. Whitlock. | SSDI Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WHITLOCK, Ruth S. (GRANETTE) | Sept. 9, 1906 | Dec. 24, 1989 | Research Note: Her stone matches the one for Lester G. Whitlock. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WHITE, Hannah (LAWTON) | June 3, 1835 Canada |
Oct. 8, 1925 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was widowed and father's name given as Lawton. Mother not known. O. Nelson of Butterfield, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Note: Her father was Jesse Lawton and her husband was Phillip White who died in Riley Co., KS. Olson Nelson was her son-in-law, husband of Celinda, daughter of Hannah and Phillip White. Celinda and Olson are both buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Celinda's death certificate names her parents as Phillip White and Hannah Lawton. | Death Certificate Note Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WHITEMAN, Ida M. (WILLIAMS) | 1899 MO |
1975 | SSW: Richard W. - Research Note: She was the daughter of William and Lula Williams. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WHITEMAN, Jack | Apr. 21, 1897 Humansville, MO |
Jan. 27, 1944 Rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Ona - Inscription: "Married Sept 1, 1927" - Research Note: His death certificate is listed as Thomas Lester Whiteman. He was a WWI veteran and married to Sylvia Ona Whiteman. Son of John F. Whiteman and Anna Wallace. Cancer of the neck was the cause of death. His wife was the informant. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WHITEMAN, Ona (BLACK) | May 2, 1902 | Dec. 13, 1965 | SSW: Jack - Inscription: "Married Sept 1, 1927" - Research Note: She was the daughter of William Henry Black and Fanny Smith. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WHITEMAN, Richard Wallace | Nov. 2, 1882 IA |
Mar. 27, 1956 Rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Ida M. - Research Note: He was the son of John Whiteman and Anna Wallace. His wife, Ida, was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WHITTENHALL, Helen M. | 1910 | 1973 | SSW: Paul L. - Inscription: "Married Apr. 14, 1944" - Research Note: Cook Co., IL has a marriage record for Helen Morrell married Paul Whittenhall on Apr. 11, 1957. Husband Paul's SSN was issued in IL. Could or could not be them. | Cook Co., IL Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WHITTENHALL, Paul L. | Aug. 5,1900 |
Sept. 15, 1995 | SSW: Helen M. - Inscription: "Married Apr. 14, 1944" - Research Note: SSDI gives his birth date as Aug. 5, 1901. Last residence Purdy, Barry Co., MO. SSN issued in IL before 1951. | SSDI Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WHITTINGTON, Charles Chester | Oct. 17, 1905 OK |
Jan. 12, 1982 MO |
SSW: Stella Loraine - Research Note: He was the son of Elbert Benjamin Whittington and Rhoda F. Patton. | Family Group Sheet Gerald H. Haddock Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WHITTINGTON, Elbert Benjamin Sr. | Dec. 15, 1877 Barry Co., MO |
July 9, 1947 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Rhoda F. - Research Note: He was a veteran of the Spanish American War. His wife was Rhoda Patton and he was the son of George W. Whittington born Barry Co., MO and Mary Elizabeth Bert born MO. His wife was the informant on the death certificate. - Military Stone - Inscription: "MISSOURI CPL 32 US VOL INF" | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WHITTINGTON, Elbert Benjamin Jr. | July 17, 1916 MO |
Oct. 14, 1973 | SSW: M. Evaleene - Research Note: He was the son of Elbert Benjamin Whittington Sr. and Rhoda F. Patton. SSDI gives his last residence as Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS - Military Stone - Inscription: "HMI US NAVY" | Census SSDI Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WHITTINGTON, Evelyn Ruth | Sept. 8, 1922 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 15, 1924 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Elbert Benjamin Whittington Sr. born Monett, Barry Co., MO and Rhoda F. Patton born Colony, Allen Co., KS. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WHITTINGTON, Faye (SANDERS) | Sept. 30, 1908 Near Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 18, 2006 MO |
SSW: Herbert - Research Note: Wheaton, MO resident. She was married to Herbert Whittington, and he preceded her in death. She was preceded in death by six brothers and five sisters. She was the daughter of Clarence Orville and Lottie May (Graber) Sanders. She was a retired elementary school teacher for the Wheaton school district. - Another Photo | Monett Times Photo Jay Trace Photo Diana Cope |
| WHITTINGTON, Herbert | June 14, 1909 | Nov. 23, 1998 | SSW: Faye - Research Note: He was the son of Elbert Benjamin Whittington Sr. and Rhoda F. Patton. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace Photo Diana Cope |
| WHITTINGTON, James Otis | Dec. 30, 1899 | May 3, 1989 | SSW: Lottie M. - Research Note: He was the son of Nathan Monroe Whittington and Rutha Jane Shull. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace Photo Diana Cope |
| WHITTINGTON, Lottie M. (HIGGS) | Apr. 22, 1901 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 23, 2005 Monett Health Care, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: James O. - Research Note: She was the daughter of William Higgs and Ada Strother. She and her husband owned and operated Whittington Candy Company for many years. She was married to Jim Whittington, and he preceded her in death May 3, 1989. - Another Photo | Monett Times Phyllis Long Photo Jay Trace Photo Diana Cope |
| WHITTINGTON, Rhoda F. (PATTON) | Mar. 13, 1881 | Nov. 30, 1970 | SSW: Elbert B. | Photo Diana Cope |
| WHITTINGTON, Stella Loraine (VAUGHAN) | Mar. 25, 1910 | Jan. 25, 1998 | SSW: C. Chester - Research Note: She was the daughter of Francis Marion Vaughan and Sarah Rosetta Witt. | Family Group Sheet Gerald H. Haddock Note Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WHITTINGTON, Martha Evaleene (STROTHER) | Dec. 20, 1917 | No Date | SSW: Elbert B. Jr. - Research Note: She was the daughter of William Albert Strother and Bithena F. Lake both buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WILEY, Dorothea Jane (JOHNSON) | 1923 | No Date | SSW: Eugene V. - Inscription: "Married May 15, 1954" | Photo Diana Cope |
| WILEY, Eugene Victor | July 12, 1910 Falls Co., TX |
Jan. 1, 1994 St. John's Hosp. Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Dorothea J. - Inscription: "Married May 15, 1954" - Research Note: Purdy, MO resident. He was the son of William Marion Wiley and Sarah Elizabeth Kinsel. He married Dorothea Johnson on May 15, 1954, at Las Vegas, Nev. He was a retired farmer. He moved to Purdy from the state of California in 1969. Survived by 2 sons and five daughters, 20 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. - According to a bio at ancestry.com, "Gene" led quite a colorful life. He was married 3 times. | Obit Ancestry.com Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WILKS, Demah | Aug. 7, 1920 | Oct. 25, 1978 | SSW: Efton "Puff" | Photo Diana Cope |
| WILKS, Efton "Puff" | Mar. 21, 1915 | Apr. 5, 1973 | SSW: Demah - Research Note: He was the son of Benjamin and Bessie Wilks. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WILLIAMS, Frank W. | Aug. 21, 1892 | Dec. 22, 1973 | Inscription: "MISSOURI PVT US ARMY WORLD WAR I" - Research Note: He was the son of William and Lula Williams. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WILLIAMS, Irene (HOWERTON) | Jan. 6, 1910 | Aug. 25, 1965 | Research Note: She was the daughter of John Jefferson Howerton and Ollie M. Goodwin both buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Second wife of George Harmin Williams. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WILLIAMS, Leslie Levern | Jan. 4, 1946 | Oct. 16, 1970 | Research Note: He was the son of George Harmin Williams and Irene Howerton. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WILLIAMS, Lula E. (BARNES) | Aug. 20, 1867 MO |
Jan. 10, 1949 Rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: William - Research Note: She was the daughter of Rev. M. C. Barnes and mother's maiden name was Townsend. Frank Williams of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WILLIAMS, Pearl M. | Oct. 21, 1903 | Nov. 2, 1964 | No Data | Photo Diana Cope |
| WILLIAMS, William | Oct. 4, 1857 MO |
Jan. 12, 1931 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Lula E. - Research Note: His father was Nathaniel Williams. Mother not named. Frank Williams of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Very little information. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WILLIAMSON, Eleazer | June 26, 1845 | Apr. 26, 1920 | Research Note: He was the son of Robert and Martha Williamson. | Photo Diana Cope |
| WILLIAMSON, Mary Ellen (DAVIS) | July 25, 1847 Tazewell Co, IL |
June 4, 1912 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Wife of E." - Research Note: She was married and the daughter of McLain D. Davis and Berthena Brite both born in Tazewell Co., IL. E. Williamson of Purdy, MO was the informant. - Cassville Republican, June 13, 1912 Gone Home: Mary E. Williamson died at her home northeast of Butterfield, Tuesday evening, age 64 years, 10 months, and 9 days. She leaves a bereaved husband, and three sons, a host of grandchildren and other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. She bore her suffering with great patience and was ready to go. May the sorrowing ones strive to meet her over on the other bright shore. The funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. Chappell at her home. Her remains were laid to rest in the New Church cemetery. | Death Certificate Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WILLIAMSON, Ollie M. (PERKINS) | Nov. 26, 1932 | No Date | SSW: Wayne L. - Inscription: "Married Dec 26, 1951" | Photo Diana Cope |
| WILLIAMSON, Wayne Leon | Aug. 23, 1929 Springfield, CO |
Dec. 13, 2001 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Ollie M. Perkins - Research Note: He resided in Butterfield, MO at the time of his death. He was the son of Ermal and Minnie Mae (Easley) Williamson. He was an Army veteran, played in the Ozarks Ramblers Band in Cassville in the 1950s, and played baseball in the Babe Ruth League in Cassville. He retired as production inspector with Ford Motor Company in Richmond in 1990. He was a past mayor of Butterfield and had also been association with Williamson Funeral Home in Cassville. He married Ollie Perkins on December 26, 1951. He was preceded in death by his father, Ermal Williamson. - Another Stone - "CPL US ARMY KOREA - BELOVED HUSBAND AND FATHER" | Obituary Frank A. Williamson Monett Times Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WILSON, Etta Naomi (ARNOLD) | May 9, 1903 | July 28, 1992 | SSW: John P. - Inscription: "Married July 14, 1918" - Research Note: Obit - Carthage, Mo. - Etta Naomi Wilson, 89, Carthage, a former Joplin and Sarcoxie resident, died at 7:49 pm Tuesday at a Carthage nursing home after a long illness. Mrs. Wilson was born May 9, 1903, at Cassville. She lived in Sarcoxie from 1933 to 1979 and in Joplin from 1979 to 1983. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. She married John P. Wilson on July 14, 1918, at Butterfield. He died Dec. 10, 1981. Survivors include a daughter, two sons, six grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 2 pm Friday at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, near Butterfield. The Rev. James Schnakenberg will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin. | Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WILSON, John Preston | Apr. 13, 1890 | Dec. 10, 1981 | SSW: Etta N. - Inscription: "Married July 14, 1918" - Research Note: SSDI gives his last residence as Joplin, Jasper Co., MO. He was the son of Elias Wilson and Gertrude Hollcroft. | SSDI Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WILSON, Roberta Naydeen | Oct. 17, 1918 | Sept. 14, 1976 | Research Note: 1920 Census, Butterfield, Barry Co., MO Roberta is living with her aunt and uncle, Walter and Nona Ray. SSDI gives her last residence as Fairview Newton Co. MO. | Family Knowledge Headstone Karen Scrivner SSDI Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WINFORD, Jesse B. | Dec. 4, 1908 | Sept. 8, 1982 | SSW: Polly M. - Research Note: SSDI gives his last residence as Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO. SSN issued in CA. | SSDI Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WINFORD, Polly Marie (PORTER) | June 8, 1913 Blue Eye, MO |
Jan. 23, 2003 Lacoba Nursing Home, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Jesse B. - Research Note: She was the daughter of James N. and Martha (Cron) Porter. She was a homemaker. She married J. B. Winford on Sept. 9, 1982, in Joplin, and he preceded her in death. There are no immediate survivors. | Monett Times Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WISELEY, E. Imogene (McKEE) | Oct. 28, 1915 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 5, 2007 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Edward R. - Research Note: Her obit gives her husband's death date. She was a daughter of Thomas Jefferson and Susan Samantha (Lane) McKee. She was united in marriage to Edward Ray Wiseley on Dec. 19, 1934, in Wheaton, and he preceded her in death in 1956. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Merle Linebarger and Pearl Wallace, and three brothers, Carmen McKee, Monty McKee and Clyde McKee. | Cassville Democrat Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WISELEY, Edward Ray | Oct. 22, 1913 | July 6, 1966 | SSW: E. Imogene - Research Note: Her obit reads that he died in 1956, the stone has 1966. - He was the son of Claude Wiseley and Eulah Effie Ghan. 1930 Census, Wheaton, Barry Co., MO Edward is living with his grandparents, James and Margaret Wiseley. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WITT, Dennis R. | June 2, 1884 Dallas, TX |
Nov. 10, 1909 Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
Research Note: November 13, 1909, Cassville Democrat, Barry Co., MO Dennis Witt died at Joplin Wednesday of pneumonia, and was buried Friday at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, west of Butterfield. He left a wife to mourn his death. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Witt and was raised north of this city. He was a splendid young man and had many friends here who will regret to learn of his death. - He was the son of John Abner Witt and Canzada Carver. They died in Afton, OK. | Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WOOLDRIDGE, Juarine (WHITE) | May 25, 1923 Hess, OK |
Feb. 24, 2004 MO Rehab Center, Mt. Vernon, MO |
Research Note: Geneva Juarine White was the daughter of Charles T. White and Minnie Lauren Phelps. On Sept.. 30, 1939 she was united in marriage to Roy B. Wooldridge, who preceded her in death on Oct. 5, 1994. Juarin moved from Oklahoma to New Mexico and lived in Socorro until 1974. At that time she moved to Cassville and remained until seven years ago when she moved to Mt. Vernon, MO. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one brother and one sister. | Obit Ancestry.com Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WOOLDRIDGE, Leon Sampler | May 22, 1917 OK |
June 24, 1989 MO |
Inscription: "In God's Care" - Research Note: SSDI gives his last residence as Cassville Barry Co. MO. SSN issued in OK. He was the son of Adrian Martin Wooldridge and Margaret Ann Sampler. His wife was Mildred Fay. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WOOLDRIDGE, Mildred Fay | Nov. 10, 1905 | Sept. 26, 2003 Lawrence Co., MO |
Inscription: "In God's Care" - Research Note: Mildred Fay Wooldridge, 97, of Mt. Vernon, died September 26 at Lawrence County Manor. Mrs. Wooldridge was a switchboard operator. Graveside services were September 29, at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Butterfield. Her husband was Leon S. Wooldridge. | Monett Times Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WOOLDRIDGE, Roy B. | Apr. 18, 1919 OK |
Oct. 5, 1994 | Inscription: "PFC US ARMY WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: He was the son of Adrian Martin Wooldridge and Margaret Ann Sampler. His wife was Juarine White. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| WORLEY, D. S. | Oct. 10, 1830 | Mar. 8, 1908 | Research Note: Cassville Democrat, March 14, 1908 Shoal Creek News: Sunday night at about 8 o'clock, the death angel visited the home of Mrs. Edwards, and beckoned her father Mr. Worley, and his spirit took its heavenward flight, where there will be no more sorrow nor trouble. He had lived to be an old and faithful father. | Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| YOUNG, Elizabeth | Feb. 3, 1885 MO |
Feb. 8, 1921 Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Dau of Peter and Sarah" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Peter Young and Sarah Weaver. Cause of death was epilepsy. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| YOUNG, Peter | Apr. 3, 1831 Germany |
Jan. 17, 1913 Rural Butterfield, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Sarah A. - Inscription: "Co A 4 Reg MO Vol" - Research Note: Civil War Veteran - Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, June 14, 1894 Scott Reno has had Peter Young near Butterfield arrested for threatening or attempting to kill him with an axe. Mr. Young's hearing will come off Saturday. Prosecuting Attorney Beasley denies having entered to any law partnership with Scott. - Cassville Republican, January 23 1913 W. R. Poplin of Butterfield was in Cassville, Monday. He reported the death of Peter Young, an aged citizen living northwest of Butterfield, Friday evening. His death was due to old age and paralysis. Mr. Young had lived in that vicinity for a number of years and leaves a wife and three children to mourn his death. Interment of his body was made at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Sunday afternoon. - John Weaver of Butterfield, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Parents not named. | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| YOUNG, Sarah A. (WEAVER) | Feb. 15, 1847 | Mar. 3, 1916 | SSW: Peter - Inscription: "His Wife" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Isaac Weaver born NC and Mahala Weaver born TN. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| ZELLERS, Dessie (TERRY)(SMITH) | Jan. 6, 1902 | July 26, 1969 | Research Note: William Zellers married Dessie Smith in Neosho, Newton Co., MO on Nov. 17, 1936. 1930 Census, Missouri, Barry, McDonald Twp. Dessie Smith, head, age 27, is divorced and born MO, father born PA, mother MO; Wilbur L., son, age 3 born MO; Margaret Parks, boarder, age 60, born MO | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| ZELLERS, Jesse W. | June 13, 1918 | Jan. 17, 1997 | Research Note: SSDI gives his last residence as Marshfield, Webster Co, MO. Research Note: He was the son of William Henry and Susie (Plummer) Zellers. | SSDI Father's Obit Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| ZELLERS, William Henry Sr. | Feb. 11, 1882 IN |
Feb. 5, 1953 Granby Hosp., Granby, Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: Usual address was Rural Jenkins, Barry Co., MO. His wife was Susie (Plummer) and he was the son of Henry Clay and Sarah Jane Zellers. Harry Zellers, son, of Hurley, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Obit: William H. Zellers, age 72, of Shoalton, MO, east of Cassville, MO died at Granby Community Hospital. Surviving are the widow Mrs. Susie Zellers of Butterfield; four sons, William Henry Zellers Jr. of Purdy, MO, James Zellers of Fairview, MO, Jess Zellers of Butterfield, MO, and Harry Albert Zellers of Hurley, MO; four daughters Mrs. Alice Logan of Bolivar, MO, Mrs. Pauline Boyd of Purdy, MO, and Mrs. Mary Simpson of Fairview, OK; 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild. | Death Certificate Obit Ancestry.com Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| ZELLERS, William Henry Jr. | Feb. 16, 1908 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 21, 1999 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Temporary Marker - Research Note: He was the son of William Henry and Susie (Plummer) Zellers. He was a lifelong resident of the Cassville and Purdy areas, a farmer, a member of the Gunter Methodist Church in Butterfield, and had been employed at George Ray Sons Feed Store. He married Dessie Terry in November of 1936 in Neosho, MO and she preceded him in death July 25, 1969. | Monett Times Oct. 25, 1999 Mary Homesley Photo Diana Cope |
