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Sparks Cemetery, Barry Co., MO

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Born

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OAKES, Carl Eddie

Oct. 24, 1930

Purdy, Barry Co., MO

Oct. 12, 2008

St. John's Regional Health, Springfield, Greene Co. MO

Inscription: "CPL US ARMY KOREA" - Research Note: Carl Eddie Oakes, age 77, of Butterfield, died Oct. 12, 2008, at St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield. He was born Oct. 24, 1930, in Purdy, the son of Ramey and Flossie (Logan) Oakes. He was retired from Tyson Foods in Monett. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 until 1954. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jim and Verdane Oakes.

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Cassville Democrat

Oct. 23, 2008

Donna Cooper

OAKES, Frances Emma (MCNEALY)

Oct. 6, 1862
I
N

Feb. 10, 1940

Purdy Rural, McDonald Twp., Barry Co., MO

Research Note: According to her death certificate Emma was married and husband's name was R. M. C. Oaks. She had resided in the community for 44 years she was age 77 years, 6 months and 4 days when she died. The cause of death coronary thrombosis. Her father was given as McNealy, born Indiana, and her mother's name was unknown to the informant. The informant was C. N. Taylor, Purdy, Missouri - Death Certificate Number: 5808 - Donna's Note: Her stone has her name spelled Oakes and the death certificate has it Oaks.

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OAKES, Hollis Jackie

Sept. 7, 1928

MO

Dec. 25, 1934

McDowell, Barry Co., MO

Research Note: His death certificate reads that Romie Oakes was his father, born MO, and that Flossie Logan, born MO, was his mother. The cause of death was apparent intestinal obstruction. Opal Bowan? Purdy, MO, was the informant.

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Donna Cooper

OAKES, Mary C.

1862

1892

No Data

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OAKES, R. Mac C.

Jan. 18, 1856
Barry Co., MO

Jan. 24, 1944
Cardwell Hospital, Stella, Newton Co., MO

Research Note: His death certificate reads that Mac was widowed and usual residence was Rural, Barry Co., MO, when he died. He was age 88 years, 0 months and 6 days old. The cause of death was Raynaud's Decease. His farther was James Oaks, born unknown, and his mother's name was unknown to the informant. The informant was Mrs. Bill Truhitte - Death Certificate Number: 15319 - His stone has that he died Jan. 26, 1944, which is in error since he was buried on the 26th. the hospital reported that he died on the 24th. The death certificate has his name spelled Oaks and the stone has it Oakes.

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OAKES, Ramie E.

1900

1973

No Data

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OAKES, William E.

July 27, 1885

May 30, 1892

Inscription: Son of R. M. C. & M. C. Oaks"

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OAKLEY, Della L.

July 29, 1872

IL

July 17, 1912

Barry Co., MO

Research Note: Newspaper has complete obit online - Abstract: Della L. Oakley, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Oakley, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. John Elkins, one-half mile west of town, Wednesday, July 17. Death was due to a cancerous growth. Miss Della L. Oakley was born in Illinois, July 29, 1872. She was reared to early womanhood in that state. July 25, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican

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OVERTON, Infant

June 8, 1892

June 8, 1892

Inscription: "Infant - Daughter of R. C. & M. R. Overton - B. & D. June 8, 1892"

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OXFORD, J. M.

Mar. 18, 1864

Sept. 1, 1947

SSW: Nancy

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OXFORD, Morgan

Jan. 15, 1919

Barry Co., MO

Jan. 18, 1919

White River Twp., Barry Co., MO

Inscription: "Son of J. M. & F. M. Oxford" - Research Note: This infant died unnamed. The death certificate has that he was born Jan. 15, 1919 and not Jan. 14, 1919 as the stone reads, but reads he was 4 days old so the 15th would be correct. The cause of death is given as premature birth. His father was J. M. Oxford, born MO, and Flossie Davis, born MO, as his mother. J. M. Oxford, Viola, MO, was the informant. The place of burial is given as Purdy, MO.

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OXFORD, Nancy

June 20, 1874

No Date

SSW: J. M.

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OXFORD, Troy

June 18, 1895

July 22, 1919

Inscription: "Son of J. M." - Research Note: Woodmen of the World Monument. Another Photo

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PATTON, Charles

1907

Barry Co., MO

1974

SSW: Clella

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PATTON, Clella (STOCKTON)

1910

Barry Co., MO

Oct. 29, 1968

Lebanon, Laclede Co., MO

SSW: Charles - Research Note: Culver Funeral Home reported that she died Oct. 29, 1968 at home in Lebanon, MO. She had lived in that community for 13 years. Charley Patton, Lebanon, MO was given as her husband. Her parents are not mentioned. Retalea Patton, her daughter's, death certificate lists her maiden name as Stockton.

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Culver Funeral Home, V. 13, P. 64, by Ted Roller

Donna Cooper

PATTON, Edward

June 22, 1885

No Date

Inscription: "Son of Z. C. & C. Patton - Age 1 Yr 3 Ms 8 Ds" - Research Note: This stone is flat on the ground and nearly beyond reading.

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PATTON, Infant

Feb. 2, 1911

No Date

Inscription: "Daughter of H. E. & N. B. Patton" - Research Note: This stone is broken off the base and has been reset. The death date is missing.

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PATTON, Infant

Sept. 9, 1909

Sept. 10, 1909

Inscription: "Son of James & Mary" - Research Note: Homemade Stone

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PATTON, James C.

June 19, 1884

May 4, 1966

No Data

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PATTON, Katherine (CATES)

Oct. 30, 1841

Hillsboro, IL

Jan. 23, 1917

Near Cross Hollows, Barry Co., MO

Research Note: Her death certificate reads that she was buried in Fairview Cemetery - the church there at Star City is called Fairview so that is why some people called Sparks Cemetery Fairview. It reads she was born Oct. 1, 1841 and not Oct. 30, 1841 as the paper reads. It also has she was born in Kentucky. The death place given on the certificate reads McDonald Twp., Barry Co., MO. The cause of death was old age. Mr. Cates was given as her father and her mother's name was unknown to the informant J. S. Riddle, Cassville, MO, at Route 2. Death Certificate Number: 93-b - Online Newspapers - Mrs. Katharine Patton died Jan. 23, 1916, [1917] a the home of her daughter Mrs. Segle Riddle of near Cross Hollows, of paralysis, age 75 years, 3 months and 21 days. She was born in Hillsboro, Ill, Oct 30, 1841 and married the late Z. C. Patton at the age of 20 years. She leaves one daughter Mrs. Segle Riddle, and was the stepmother of Lite and Wm Patton of near Cross Hollows, Frank Patton of Joplin and Douglas Patton of Arkansas, and Mrs. Bert Lee of Illinois. Funeral Services were held Tuesday and them remains were interred in Sparks Cemetery. January 27, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat

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Stan McKay

PATTON, Mabel May

Oct. 29, 1892

Jan. 25, 1897

Research Note: This stone is broken at the top and in very bad shape.

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PATTON, Mary E (MITCHELL)

Jan. 10, 1888
Flat Creek, Barry Co., MO

Jan. 15, 1978
East Purdy, Barry Co., MO

Research Note: Daughter of James M. Mitchell and Martha Ann Truhitte Mitchell. Maternal Granddaughter of William L Truhitte and Martha Ann West Truhitte, Paternal granddaughter of James D. Mitchell and Mary Jackson. Wife of James Cazy Patton, Mother of James (died as infant), Walto Leamon, Ruth, Hazel, Opal, Herman, and Willard.

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Mary Leyba
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PATTON, Nellie B.

Oct. 3, 1891

Feb. 2, 1911

Inscription: "Wife of H. E. Patton"

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PATTON, Pricilla Jane (HADLEY)

May 18, 1862

KS

Sep. 8, 1946

Mineral Springs, Barry Co., MO

SSW: W. C. Research Note: Her death certificate reads that she was born in 1862 and not 1866 as the stone reads. It states that when she died that she was age 80 years, 4 months and 18 days old. The cause of death was hepatic cirrhosis. Her father was James Hadley, born unknown and her mother was Thirsey Attorberry, born Polk Co., MO. The informant was James Patton, Rt. 2, Purdy, MO - Death Certificate Number: 32648 - Stan's Note: Pricilla married William Patton Jul. 25, 1880 in Barry Co. William was a son of Zadoc C. Patton.

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Stan McKay
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PATTON, Reta Lea

Nov. 15, 1928

MO

Nov. 12, 1931

Flat Creek Twp., Barry co., MO

Research Note: Her death certificate lists her name as Retalea and not Reta Lea as the stone reads. Her farther was Charley Patton, born Barry Co., MO, and her mother was ____ Stockton, born Barry Co., MO. Charley Patton, Cassville, MO, was the informant.

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PATTON, Samuel

No Date

July 13, 1883

Inscription: "Aged 29 Yrs. 2 m. 17 d."

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PATTON, William C.

Feb. 10, 1860

IL

June 26, 1927

Jenkins, Barry Co., MO

SSW: P. J. - Research Note: His death certificate reads that he was age 67 years, 4 months and 10 days old when he died. The cause of death was gall stones (impacted) His parents names were unknown to the informant. The informant was Chas. Patton, Jenkins, MO - Death Certificate Number: 17455a

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Stan McKay

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PATTON, Zadoc Casey

May 17, 1831 Hamilton Co., IL

Mar. 12, 1913

Barry Co., MO

Research Note: His death certificate places his burial in Sparks. Probably no headstone though. He was also a Justice of the Peace in Barry Co., and was the father of Light W. Patton and several other Patton children in Barry Co. The family moved from Illinois around 1880 to Barry. His first wife Elender Jane Lowry was born 1833 in TN, died Oct 14, 1862 in Hamilton Co., IL. From this marriage there were Samuel, Light W., Rachel, Stephen Douglas, William C., Fanny C. and Lewis Franklin. He then married Katherine Cates May 14, 1868, Washington Co., IL, and she was born Oct 1, 1841 in Hamilton Co., IL and died Jan 22, 1917 in Barry Co., MO, buried in Fairview Cemetery - per death certificate. From this marriage there were Thomas, Charles, Grace, John, Mabel F., Susan Belle (Patton) Riddle, Mary Ella, and an infant son. Most all of these children moved to Barry Co., from IL. Stan McKay entered Zerlie Casie Patton from a death certificate with the same dates as Elmer Thorn entered. He entered that Samuel Patton was his father and that Mary Kerkindoll was his mother. Death Certificate number: 12121.

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Elmer Thorn

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Stan McKay

PENNEL, Leon

June 9, 1909

July 16, 1979

SSW: Marjorie

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PENNEL, Loren

Feb. 23, 1911

Barry Co., MO

Jan. 12, 1937

Stella, Newton Co., MO

Research Note: His death certificate has that he died Jan. 12, 1937 and not Jan. 11, 1937 as the stone reads. His wife was named Frances and he was a farmer. Homer Pennel was his father, born Barry Co., MO, and his mother was ____ Smith born Barry Co., MO. The informant was Frances Pennel, Cassville, MO, and burial was Jan. 13, 1937.

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PENNEL, Marjorie D. (CATRON)

Feb. 14, 1909
Barry Co., MO

Sep. 29, 2007
San Augustine, TX

SSW: Leon - Research Note: She was a daughter of Harve and Hattie (Morton) Catron. On March 31, 1929 she was united in marriage to Leon Pennel who preceded her in death on July 16, 1979.

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PERKINS, Abige "Bige"

Feb. 22, 1877

IN

May 3, 1950

Barry Co., MO

Research Note: His death certificate reads that the cause of his death was a cerebral hemorrhage. He was a farmer. His parents names were unknown to the informant. Ollie B. Perkins was his wife and she was the informant. Her address was Cassville, MO.

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PERKINS, Charlie

May 23, 1878

Barry Co., MO

Feb. 13, 1956

Cassville, Barry Co., MO

SSW: Florence - Research Note: His death certificate has that he was born in 1878 and not 1876 as the stone reads. His father is given as John K. Perkins and his mother as Martha Netherton. The cause of death was coronary embolus, heart disease. He was a farmer and married. Florence Perkins was given as his wife's name. Florence Perkins, Cassville, MO, was the informant.

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PERKINS, David M.

Dec. 10, 1853

IN

Jan. 4, 1935

McDonald Twp., Barry Co., MO

SSW: Jemima - Research Note: His death certificate reads that Miama Perkins was his wife's name. He was a farmer, and died at age 81 years, 0 months and 24 days old. His father was John H. Perkins, and his mother's name was unknown to the informant. It lists his birth date year as 1853 and not 1854 as the stone reads. The cause of death was a cerebral hemorrhage.

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Donna Cooper

PERKINS, Florence

1880

19__

SSW: Charlie

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PERKINS, George W.

Dec. 15, 1884

Apr. 12, 1906

Barry Co., MO

Research Note: Online Newspapers - George Perkins living north of town, died on the 12th, of typhoid fever. He left a wife and one child to mourn his death. Interment was made in Sparks Cemetery on the 13th. April 21, 1906, Cassville Democrat, Saturday

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PERKINS, John K.

Nov. 11, 1823

Mar. 14, 1890

No Data

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PERKINS, J. S.

Feb. 21, 1868

July 4, 1895

No Data

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PERKINS, Jemima

1866

1930

SSW: D. M.

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PERKINS, Martha Jane (NERTHERTON)

abt. 1841

IN

Nov. 14, 1922

Flat Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO

Research Note: Her birth date isn't given on her death certificate but lists that she was age 80 years and 7 months old when she died. Her name is incorrectly indexed by the SOS web site as Perkens and clearly reads Perkins. The cause of death was kidney trouble and old age. She was widowed and John K. Perkins was her husband's name. Her father was John Neatherton, born IN, and her mother's name was unknown to the informant, J. H. McGlothing?, Butler, IL. Burial place is given as Butterfield, MO.

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Donna Cooper

PILANT, Aubrey

July 20, 1908

Aug. 8, 1964

SSW: Virgie - Another Photo

Loretta Vinson
LoVella Truhitte Moore

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PILANT, Billie Gene

Jan. 3, 1935

Jan. 24, 1936

Research Note: Submission had Billy listed and the stone reads Billie. Another Photo

Loretta Vinson
LoVella Truhitte Moore

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PILANT, Catherine

May 4, 1961

May 4, 1961

Research Note: She was a daughter of Catherine Ruth Pilant. Her father was not named. Catherine Ruth's Grandmother and Grandfather Pilant adopted her. Biological surname was Thomas. Therefore, baby Catherine was the daughter of Catherine Ruth (Thomas) Pilant.

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Phyllis Long

PILANT, Virgie

Jan. 28, 1909

July 7, 1974

SSW: Aubrey - Another Photo

Loretta Vinson
LoVella Truhitte Moore

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PLOTT, Nora

Abt. 1903

Nov. 1906

Barry Co., MO

Research Note: Online Newspapers: Nora, 3-year-old daughter of Jacob Plott, living 6 miles northeast of town, died Tuesday night of membranous croup. The remains were buried at Sparks cemetery Wednesday, Funeral services were conducted at the residence by Rev. W. Ennis. November 17, 1906, Saturday, Cassville Democrat

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PORTER, Henry R.

Jan. 12, 1899

Jan. 27, 1909

No Data

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PRIER, Infant

No Date

Dec. 1900

Research Note: Online Newspapers: Dog Hollow News: Died, the little babe of Simon and Lulu Priors. It was interred in the Sparks Cemetery. Cassville Republican Thursday, December 20, 1900

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PRIER, Lula Esther (NICKLE)

Aug. 3, 1875
IL

Sep. 15, 1955
McDonald Twp., Barry Co, MO

Research Note: Wife of Simon A. Prier. Donna's Note: Culver's Funeral Home records read that Lulu Esther Prier was a daughter of James Nickle and Hattie Snow. The cause of death was acidosis, dehydration and starvation. She died at home and was ill for 3 weeks. Floyd Prier was her closest relative. She was widowed and Simon A. Prier was her deceased husband's name. She was age 80 and the funeral was at Fairview Church at Star City and burial was in Sparks Cemetery.

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Larry Prier, Sr.

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Culver Funeral Home, V. 6, P. 145, by Ted Roller

Donna Cooper

PRIER, Simon A.

May 1, 1877
Barry Co., MO

Sep. 12, 1955
Webb City,

Jasper Co., MO

Research Note: It was a double funeral for Simon and my grandmother who followed him to rest two days later. Donna's Note: Culver's Funeral Home records read that Simon A. Prier was married, a farmer, and his wife was Lulu E. Prier. Floyd Prier was his closest relative. His parents names were not listed. He died in Webb City, MO. The funeral was at Fairview Church, Star City, and the burial was in Sparks Cemetery.

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Larry Prier, Sr.

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Culver Funeral Home, V. 6, P. 143, by Ted Roller

Donna Cooper

PRIER, Virgil H.

Mar. 17, 1916

Sept. 1, 1968

No Data

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PRIEST, Beatrix "Trix" May (SMITH) (MORTON) (SMITH)

Jan. 11, 1911

Purdy, Barry Co., MO

Mar. 14, 2002

Springdale, Washington Co., AR

Inscription: "Beloved Mother" - Research Note: Beatrix May "Trix" Smith Priest, age 91, of Springdale, Arkansas, formerly of Cassville, died March 14, 2002. She was born January 11, 1911, in Purdy, the daughter of Thurman O. and Lula A. (Oakes) Smith. She owned and operated Smith Florist in Cassville for many years, retiring in 1970. She was married to Virgil Morton, and he preceded her in death. She was married to W. E. Smith, and he preceded her in death and then she married Charlie Priest. She was preceded in death by one son, Jack Morton; one brother, Donald Smith; two sisters, Fontella Bennett and Faye Farmer; and two grandchildren. Donna's Note: Her stone reads that her name was Smith.

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Monett Times

Mar. 15, 2002

Donna Cooper

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PRUITT, Thomas Harrison

Oct. 10, 1880

Oct. 26, 1960

No Data

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PRYOR, Alvin L.

Nov. 16, 1918

Oct. 4, 1975

SSW: Louise H. - Inscription: "Married Feb. 24, 1938"

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PRYOR, America (COX)

June 16, 1850

Nov. 2, 1939

Barry Co., MO

Research Note: Her death certificate reads that she was an invalid. She was age 89 years, 4 months and 19 days old when she died. Her father is given as Will Cox and her mother is listed as unknown. She was widowed and James Pryor was given as her husband's name. Newspaper item reads: The death angel again entered our community and claimed for its victim Grandma Pryor, age 89 years. She had been ailing for over two years, but a stroke of paralysis took her away Thursday night. Hers has been a life of usefulness and she was a devoted church worker, and always lived up a standard of a life consecrated to God. The bereaved ones have our sympathy. The was laid to rest in the Sparks cemetery. Cassville Republican, Thursday, Nov. 9, 1939

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PRYOR, Annie May

June 26, 1881

Feb. 8, 1899

Inscription: "Dau. of J. C. & A. M. Pryor"

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PRIOR, Ivah Belle

Nov. 22, 1879

July 1, 1897

Barry Co., MO

Inscription: "Dau. of J. C. & A. M. Pryor" - Research Note: Her online obit reads she died of consumption. - Newspapers online - Died, July 1st, Miss Ivy Prior, of consumption. Burial was in Sparks Cemetery. July 8, 1897, Cassville Republican

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PRYOR, Frances Irene

Dec. 25, 1936

Barry Co., MO

Jan. 5, 1937

Butterfield, Barry Co., MO

Inscription: "Inf. Dau. of Francis & Nellie Pryor" - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that her father was Francis Pryor, born MO, and her mother was Nellie Gates, born MO. Lella? Pryor, Cassville, MO, was the informant. It reads that she died on Jan. 4th and not the 5th as the stone reads. Burial was on the 5th in Sparks Cemetery.

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Donna Cooper

PRYOR, Francis E.

Jan. 26, 1908

May 9, 1969

No Data

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PRYOR, James C.

May 17, 1852

Feb. 25, 1933

No Data

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PRYOR, Loella

Sept. 2, 1886

Aug. 3, 1980

No Data

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PRYOR, Louise H.

Aug. 20, 1920

Sept. 16, 1998

No Data

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PRYOR, Nadine

Mar. 6, 1919

No Date

SSW: Verlon

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PRYOR, Nellie O.

Dec. 20, 1911

Dec. 23, 1989

Inscription: "Mother"

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PRYOR, Olon J.

Apr. 19, 1904

Oct. 7, 1977

No Data

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PRYOR, Ruth Rexall (ZWAHLEN)

June 18, 1908
Hallowell, Cherokee Co., KS

Mar. 6, 2006
Webco Manor, Marshfield, Webster Co., MO

Research Note: She was a daughter of Riley Godfrey and Mary (Frame) Zwahlen. She married Olon James Pryor September 9, 1924, and to this union were born two daughters and one son. In 1939 she moved to a small farm near Cassville, Missouri. Ruth milked cows and later was employed by Armour Packing Company, where she worked until she retired. She moved to Marshfield, Missouri, in 1994 to be near her children. Memorable events in her life were World War I (when more people died from influenza than were killed in the war,) and when Central announced the end of the war over the rural magneto phone. She always remembered when women got the right to vote in 1920. Ruth was a pianist and Sunday school secretary at Victory Church of God Holiness for 50 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, J.C. Zwahlen; one sister, Ruby Hamblin; and a son-in-law, H. D. Hayes.

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Phyllis Long

PRYOR, Verlon J.

Jan. 16, 1912

May, 23, 1959

SSW: Nadine - Another Stone - Inscription: "MISSOURI T SGT 36 MECZ CAV. RECON SQ WORLD WAR II"

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PRYOR, William F.

Dec. 23, 1882

Oct. 4, 1961

No Data

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PUGH, Arthur William

July 19, 1899

Dec. 10, 1976

No Data

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PUGH, Bertha (PRYOR)

May 30, 1906

Feb. 23, 1989

No Data

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PUGH, Frances Geraldine

Mar. 31, 1950

Cassville, Barry Co., MO

Mar. 31, 1950

Cassville, Barry Co., MO

Research Note: Culver's Funeral Home records read that her father was Vergil L. Pugh, born MO, and her mother Eula Mae Amos, born MO.

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Culver's Funeral Home, V. 4, P. 22, by Ted Roller

Donna Cooper

PUGH, Nadine (WEBER)

Apr. 7, 1927

No Date

SSW: Winfred E. - Inscription: "Married May 10, 1944"

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PUGH, Winfred Eugene

Aug. 4, 1923

Jasper Co., MO

Mar. 1, 2007

St. Peters, St. Charles Co., MO

SSW: Nadine - Research Note: Winfred Eugene Pugh, 83, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2007, in St. Peters. He was born on Aug. 4, 1923, to William Arthur Pugh and Bertha Pryor Pugh in Jasper County. At a young age he moved to Barry County along with his parents. On May 10, 1944, Winfred married Nadine Weber, a marriage that would continue for nearly 63 years. To this union four sons were born. Throughout his life of Christian service he, with his wife serving by his side, pastored churches in Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Mississippi and Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Bertha Pugh, a brother Vergil Pugh, one grandson, and two daughters-in-law, Derry Pugh and Paula Pugh. funeral services were Monday, in Fohn Funeral Home, Cassville. Garald Pugh, Leroy Pugh, Steve Dillon and Jack Smith conducted the services. Burial was at Sparks Cemetery, Butterfield.

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Cassville Democrat

Mar. 9, 2007

Donna Cooper

REAVES, Zilpha E. (BURRIS) (CLAYTON)

Aug. 24, 1941

Mar. 13, 1994

No Data

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RIDDLE, James "Jim"

1852

Feb. 19, 1918

Cross Hollows, Barry Co., MO

Inscription: "Father" - Research Note: The complete story is in the online newspapers and online obit. Here is an abstract of those listings: James Riddle, an old and highly respected citizen died at his home in the Cross Hollow locality, Tuesday morning, February 19, after a continued illness, at the age of 66 years, 1 month and 2 days. He leaves a wife and four children. They are Seigle Riddle, Mrs. Joe Rogers and Elva Riddle of Cassville and Mrs. George Russell of Fairview. He also leaves two brothers and one sister. Cassville Republican, Thursday, March 7, 1918

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REED, Joyce Ann

No Date

Jan. 6, 1959

Inscription: "Age 6 years"

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REYNOLDS, Trulie J.

Apr. 1, 1874

Aug. 4, 1905

No Data

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RIDDLE, General Seigle

May 8, 1874

Butterfield, Barry Co., MO

Apr. 12, 1956

Jane Chinn Hospital, Webb City, Jasper Co. MO

SSW: Belle - Research Note: The death year is given as 19__ on his stone. The cause of death was terminal pulmonary edema. His father was given as James Riddle and his mother's name was unknown to the informant, Mrs. Rachel Barrett, Rt. 1, Webb City, MO. His marital state was widowed and his usual occupation was groceryman. His usual address was 424 S. Hall St., Webb City, Jasper Co., MO. Death Certificate #13743.

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Stan McKay

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RIDDLE, Susan Belle (PATTON)

Nov, 18, 1877
Hillsboro, IL

Jan. 19, 1950

413 S. Main St., Webb City, Jasper Co., MO

SSW: Seigle - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that she was age 72 years, 2 months and 1 days old when she died. The cause of death was Cardio-vascular disease. Her father was Zedric C. Patton and her mother Catherine Cates. Her husband's name is given as General S. Riddle. The informant was Mr. General S. Riddle, Webb City, MO - Death Certificate Number: 5180

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Stan McKay

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RITTENHOUSE, Addaline "Addie" Ellie

Dec. 10, 1899

Washington Co., IA

Mar. 8, 1919

Monett, Barry Co., MO

Research Note: Her death certificate reads that she was born Dec. 10, 1899 1900 as the stone reads. It reads that she died Mar. 8, 1919 and not the 6th as the stone reads. The cause of death was suicide. Her father was V. A. Rittenhouse, born IN, and her mother was Etta Frail, born Lima, OH. Her father was the informant.

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Donna Cooper

RITTENHOUSE, Albert

Jan. 4, 1897

July 1, 1951

No Data

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RITTENHOUSE, Arthur Reason

Dec. 10, 1899

Washington, IA

Nov. 20, 1973

St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO

Research Note: Culver Funeral Home Records read that his father was Albert Rittenhouse and his mother was Etta Frail. He was 73 years old and had lived in the community 63 years. His closest relative was Mrs. Blanche Lotts, his sister. He was a farmer and he was single.

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RITTENHOUSE, Donald Chester

Aug. 28, 1906

Lima, OH

Apr. 29, 1914

McDonald Twp., Barry Co., MO

Research Note: His death certificate has his birth date Aug. 29, 1905 and not Aug. 28, 1906 as the stone reads. His father was H. A. Rittenhouse, born Warren, IN, and his mother was Etta Frail, born Lima, OH. The cause of death was typhoid fever. H. A. Rittenhouse, Butterfield, MO.

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RITTENHOUSE, Etta E. (FRAIL)

July 5, 1872

Lima, OH

Feb. 14, 1952

Research Note: Her daughter's death certificate gives her maiden name and place of birth.

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RITTENHOUSE, Henry Albertus "Bert"

Sept. 15, 1869

Huntington, IN

June 14, 1920

Monett, Barry Co., MO

Inscription: "Father" - Research Note: His death certificate has his birth date Sept. 15, 1869 and not 1870 as the stone reads. He was age 50 years, 8 months and 29 days old when he died, which would make the 1869 date correct. He was a car inspector for the railroad. His father was Reason Rittenhouse, born IN, and his mother was Rebecca Follis, born IN. He was run over by cars and killed instantly. Mrs. H. R. Rittenhouse, Butterfield, MO, was the informant.

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ROBBERSON, Faye

1897

1973

No Data

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ROBERDS, Beulah B.

Nov. 10, 1913

Barry Co., MO

Feb. 11, 1914

McDonald Twp., Barry Co., MO

Research Note: Her death certificate reads that Cas. M. Roberds, born Christian Co., MO, was her father and that Mary Roberds, born Christian Co., MO, was her mother. Cas M. Roberds, R. F. D. 2, Purdy, MO, was the informant.

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ROBERDS, Cass M.

Feb. 5, 1864

MO

Nov. 11, 1936

Butterfield, Barry Co., MO

SSW: Mary B. - Research Note: His death certificate is indexed incorrectly by the SOS web site as Charles. It reads that his name was Cas M. Roberts and not Roberds as the stone reads. His father was James Roberts, born MO, and his mother was Anna Shipman, born MO. Mrs. M. B. Roberts, Purdy, MO, was the informant.

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ROBERDS, Mary Belle

Dec. 27, 1875

Christian Co., MO

Aug. 5, 1955

904 Osage, Independence, Jackson Co., MO

SSW: Cass M. - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that she was a widow and that Cass Roberds was her husband's name. Her parents names were unknown to the informant, Mr. J. H. Hutchinson, Independence, MO. It reads she was age 79 and born in 1865 and not 1875 as the stone reads. If she was 79 years old then the 1875 date would be correct. Her usual address was Purdy, MO. Culver's Funeral Home has her birth year as 1875 in their records and age 79.

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ROBERDS, Roy Thomas

Mar. 17, 1912

June 3, 1912

Barry Co., MO

Inscription: "Son of C. M. & M. B. Roberds" - Research Note: Donna's Note: The newspaper had this person's name spelled Roberts and not Roberds as the stone reads. Online Newspapers - Dog Hollow News: The death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Roberts and took from them their darling little Roy, age 2 months, 16 days. His little body was laid to rest in Sparks Cemetery. Bro. Kelley conducted the funeral. The parents have our deepest sympathy. June 13, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican

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ROBERTSON, Hattie Belle (MATHIS)

July 3, 1883

MO

Jan. 23, 1938

Cassville, Barry Co., MO

SSW: Dr. Sanford J. - Research Note: Hettie Belle Robberson is the way her death certificate reads that her name was, which is different from the way the stone reads. It also reads that she was born July 3, 1883 and not the 4th as the stone reads. Jan. 23, 1938 was her day of death, not Dec. 24, 1938 as the stone reads. Her father is given as Joe Mathis, born IL, and her mother as Mary Brown, born MO. S. J. Robberson was given as her husband's name and she was listed as a widow. Charlie Mathis, McDowell, MO, was the informant.

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ROBERTSON, Infant

Aug. 8, 1918

Barry Co., MO

Aug. 8, 1918

Barry Co., MO

Inscription: "Infant son of M. F. & R. M. - Born & Died Aug. 8, 1918"

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ROBERTSON, Infant

No Date

Sept. 1914

Barry Co., MO

Research Note: Online Newspapers - McDowell News: The infant babe of Dr. and Mrs. Robertson was buried at Sparks Cemetery, Sept. 29. A little bud was plucked from earth to bloom in Heaven. October 8, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican

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ROBERTSON, Infant

Oct. 18, 1915

Barry Co., MO

Oct. 18, 1915

Barry Co., MO

Inscription: "Infant Dau. of Dr. And Bell Robertson" McDowell News: The little infant babe of Dr. and Mrs. Robertson was buried Tuesday, Oct. 19, in Sparks Cemetery. October 28, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican

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ROBERTSON, Mary L.

Nov. 26, 1916

McDowell, Barry Co., MO

Apr. 21, 1919

Pleasant Ridge Twp., Barry Co., MO

Research Note: Her death certificate reads that her father was S. J. Robertson, born Newton Co., MO, and her mother was Belle Mathis, born Barry Co., MO.

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ROBERTSON, Sanford J., Dr.

Apr. 27, 1867

Newton Co., MO

July 3, 1925

McDonald Twp., Barry Co., MO

SSW: Hattie Belle - Research Note: His death certificate has his name as Sampson J. Robertson. He was married, a physician and his death certificate reads he was born Apr. 27, 1867 and not Apr. 27, 1861 as his stone reads. His father was L. H. Robertson and his mother Mary M. Liles?. Mrs. S. J. Robertson, McDowell, MO, was the informant.

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RIOTT, Letha Emily (NORRIS) (BROWN)

Mar. 18, 1927 Halltown, Boone Co., MO

Mar. 1, 2010 Barry Co. Care
Center, Cassville,
Barry Co., MO

Research Note: Mr. Riott is not mentioned in the obit so she might have been buried under the name of Brown. She was a daughter of Joel W. and Myrtle Emily (Hemphill) Norris. She was united in marriage to James Ronald Brown, who preceded her in death. She was a motel housekeeper several years. Cooking and cleaning were enjoyable to her and she loved to rearrange furniture.

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ROWLAND, Pauline (LANSDOWN)

Feb. 14, 1929

Barry Co., MO

Mar. 13, 1964

Farmersville, Tulare, CA

Inscription: "Beloved Mother" - Research Note: Culver's Funeral Home records read that Pauline's father was Herman Lansdown and her mother Marjorie McNeil. The cause of death was an auto accident in Farmersville, CA. She was divorced. Her closest relative was Herman Lansdown, Farmersville, CA.

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RUDD, Mary Ellen (PATTON)

Abt. 1879

IL

Nov. 16, 1912

Joplin, Jasper Co., MO

Research Note: Her death certificate gives her death date but doesn't have her birth date listed. The stone has no dates. Her father was J. C. Patton, and her mother was not known to the informant, Charles Rudd, Joplin, MO. She was age 33 and the cause of death was pulmonary tuberculosis.

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RUSSELL, ____

No Date

Nov 1914

County Farm, Cassville, Barry Co., MO

Research Note: Online Newspapers - Mrs. Russell, an inmate at the county farm, died Sunday night. Interment was made Monday at the Sparks Cemetery north of town. November 12, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican

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