Sparks Cemetery, Barry Co., MO
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Jan. 1, 1837 |
June 11, 1896 McDowell, Barry Co., MO? |
SSW: Margaret - Research Note: Donna's Note: In 1860, 1870 and 1880 Benjamin Franklin and Margaret Sanders are living in Lewis Co., MO. Another Photo |
GG Grandparent Photo Photo Note |
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July 23, 1897 |
No Date |
Inscription: "Infant of Dr. W. H. & M. B. Sanders" - Research Note: The birth date on this stone might be in error since George didn't marry until July of 1897. - From the newspapers online - Geo. W. H. Sanders married Myrtle Shanks in July of 1897. Geo. W. H. Sanders, 20, Dale & Myrtle B. Shanks, 17, Madry July 8, 1897, Cassville Republican |
Photo Online Newspapers Note |
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July 8, 1834 KY |
Nov. 17, 1913 Bowers Mill, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: B. F. - Research Note: Donna's Note: In 1910 they are living in Vineyard Twp., Lawrence Co., MO. At that time Margaret is a widow and age 75. Her son George is head of the house and he is age 33, a widow, also. There are 3 children in the household. Another Photo |
GG Grandparent Photo Note |
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SCHEIRER, Florence |
No Date |
Nov. 8, 1883 McDonald Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Age 1 year, 6 months, 4 days - Cause of death chronic diarrhea - Burial Nov. 9, 1883. |
Barry Co., MO Deaths 1883-1885 |
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Mar. 16, 1922 |
Mar. 20, 1922 |
No Data |
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Dec. 10, 1893 |
June 27, 1974 |
SSW: William Henry |
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July 19, 1935 |
Dec. 2, 1995 |
SSW: Virgil Gene - Inscription: "Married Mar. 31, 1951" |
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Jan. 22, 1933 |
May 20, 1995 |
SSW: Donna Lea - Inscription: "Married Mar. 31, 1951" |
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Jan. 4, 1890 |
Aug. 26, 1960 |
SSW: Bessie May |
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Jan. 9, 1912 |
Nov. 14, 1995 |
Inscription: "Rest in Peace" |
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Jan. 9, 1888 |
Aug. 13, 1891 |
Inscription: "Dau. of S. L. Shultz -Aged 3 yrs. 7 mos. & 4 days" |
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Aug. 19, 1860 |
Jan. 20, 1892 |
Inscription: "Wife of Samuel Shultz" |
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No Date |
Apr. 1916 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: This one is likely one of the four Sluss stones found at Sparks. Online Newspapers read: Gunter News: Uncle Sam Slush died Friday and was buried Saturday at the Sparks Cemetery. He was above 60 years old and was a single man. May 4, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican |
Online Newspapers Photo |
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abt. 1835 |
Aug. 14, 1917 High Point, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate reads that her name was spelled Katherine Slush and not Catherine Sluss as the paper has it. Her father was Peter Slush. She was about 83 years old, single and listed as an old maid. Tom Harris of Butterfield, MO, was the informant. - Online newspapers read: Aunt Catherine Sluss, aged 82 years, at the High Point neighborhood, died Wednesday and the remains were laid to rest in the Sparks Cemetery, Thursday, after service by Rev. M. Henson. August 25, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat |
Online Newspapers Death Certificate Photo |
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No Date |
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No Date |
No Date |
No Data |
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Sep. 14, 1889 |
Dec. 31, 1980 |
SSW: Thurman O. - Research Note: Her daughter, Trix Priest's, obit gives Lula's maiden name. |
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SMITH, Mary Ruth |
Mar. 28, 1914 |
July 16, 1914 |
Research Note: Online Newspapers read: Cedar Bluff News: Ruth, the little daughter of Thurman and Lula Smith, died last Thursday and was buried Friday in the
Sparks Cemetery. The bereaved ones have our sympathy. July 23, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Phyllis' Note: She was a daughter of Thurman Smith and Lula Oakes, both born MO. Her father was of Purdy, MO and was the informant. Death cause unknown, died suddenly without a Dr. |
Online Newspapers Death Certificate |
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Jan. 26, 1884 |
Oct. 19, 1965 |
SSW: Lula A. |
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Oct. 10, 1885 |
June 9, 1894 |
Inscription: "Little Clidie - Son of H. E. and E. T. Sneed" |
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1888 |
19__ |
SSW: Lena |
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Dec. 23, 1894 MO |
Oct. 1, 1956 Stella Hosp., Newton Co., MO |
SSW: J. W. - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that her father was Frank Garner and her mother Ellen Dell. Her usual address was Flat Creek Twp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO and she was married. J. W. Sparks was her husband's name. She had a cerebral hemorrhage and was 61 years old. |
Photo Death Certificate |
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Jan. 13, 1960 |
No Data |
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June 24, 1933 |
Feb. 1, 1995 |
No Data |
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STEWART, Sharon Louise |
Nov. 25, 1970 Freeman Hosp., Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
Nov. 25, 1970 Freeman Hosp., Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
Research Note: Culver's Funeral Home records state that her father was Truman Leo Stewart and her mother Linda Kay Moudy. |
Culver Funeral Home, V. 14, P. 55, By Ted Roller |
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Apr. 4, 1916 |
Sep. 18, 1987 |
No Data |
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STOCKDALE, Alma Loraine |
Apr. 13, 1908 |
Oct. 25, 1911 |
Research Note: She was a daughter of Oscar Stockdale, born KY, and her mother's maiden name was Boyer, born Hunt Co., TX. The cause of death was diptheria. B. F. Boyer of Cassville, MO was the informant. |
Death Certificate |
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Feb. 1, 1997 |
May 2, 2001 |
Research Note: Bailey Michael Stockton, four, of Colcord, Oklahoma, died May 2 at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale, AR, from injuries sustained in a farming accident. |
Monett Times Photo |
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June 10, 1920 |
Feb. 19, 2011 |
SSW: Orva B. - Research Note: She was a daughter of George and Laura (Jones) Ash. She united in marriage to Orva Stockton on July 30, 1934, he passed away November 18, 1968. Then she married Herbert Stith on August 2, 1973 and he passed away September 18, 1987. Faye married Darel Higgs on November 11, 1990, and he passed away July 29, 2008. Faye was preceded in death by three husbands, both parents, two sons: Ronald and Don Stockton; 5 brothers: Earl, Floyd, Clyde, Carl and Clarence; one sister: Opal Alves; two grandsons: Mark and Matthew Stockton and one great-grandson. |
Photo Bennett-Wormington |
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Aug. 30, 1911 |
Jan. 10, 1919 Flat Creek, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: A slice from the newspaper reads: "On January 10, 1919, the death angel came to earth and took from our midst one of our most precious jewels, little George Cleveland, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jonah Stockton, of Flat Creek. He was 7 years and 4 months old." Jan. 16, 1919, Cassville Republican |
Online Newspapers Cassville Photo |
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Oct. 1, 1890 |
Sep. 30, 1974 |
SSW: Ora E. - Inscription: "Married Mar. 7, 1909" |
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Jan. 28, 1959 |
Apr. 25, 1981 |
No Data |
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Feb. 9, 1962 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 19, 1962 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: According to Culver Funeral Home records his father was Ronald Stockton and his mother Barbara Catherine Stephens. Ronald D. Stockton's address was 1007 Ninth Street, Monett, MO. Burile was in Sparks Cemetery on Apr. 21, 1962. |
Photo Culver Funeral Home, V. 10, P. 19 By Ted Roller |
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July 17, 1888 Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 6, 1958 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Jonah G. - Inscription: "Married Mar. 7, 1909" - Research Note: Culver Funeral Home records read that James Hemphill was her father and that her mother was Dora Burkhart. Mrs. Orel Daniels was her closest relative. She was married and Jonah G. Stockton, Purdy, MO, was her husband's name. |
Photo Culver Funeral Home V. 8, P. 38 |
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Apr. 17, 1914 Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 18, 1968 Home - Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Faye I. - Research Note: Culver's Funeral Home records have that Jonah G. Stockton was his father and that Ora Etter was his mother. Faye Stockton was his closest relative. He was a retired farmer. Faye Ash Stockton was his wife's name. |
Photo Culver Funeral Home, V. 13, P. 67, by Ted Roller |
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Mar. 21, 1939 |
Dec. 5, 2008 |
SSW: Rosa Lee - Research Note: Son of Orva Stockton and Faye (Ash) Higgs. He was retired from the National Guard after serving twenty years. He was preceded in death by his father Orva Stockton, one brother Don Stockton, two sons Mark and Matt Stockton and one grandchild. |
Barry Co. Advertiser Obit, Dec. 10, 2008 Photo |
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Nov. 10, 1951 |
No Date |
SSW: Ronald D. |
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Oct. 30, 1896 Clay Co., NE |
Mar. 5, 1950 Cassville, Flat Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "In Memory of Father" - Research Note: His death certificate reads that his father was Blanchard Stone and his mother was Inez Mizner. Thelma Stone was his wife's name. He was age 53 and the cause of death was bronchial pneumonia. He was buried in Sparks Cemetery on Mar. 10, 1950. |
Photo Death Certificate |
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1900 |
1988 |
Inscription: "In Memory of Mother" |
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June 3, 1981 |
Feb. 12, 2002 |
Inscription: "Son of Norman & Jean" - Research Note: Boating accident - Donna's Post: Tyrell Norman Sturgell, age 20, of Cassville, died February 12, 2002, in a boating accident in Stone County. He was born June 3, 1981, in Springfield. He was a 1999 graduate of Cassville High School. He attended Crowder College in Neosho for two years. He was a farmer and rancher. He was a son of Norman and Jean (Harris) Sturgell. |
Monett Times Note Photo |
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1873 |
1901 |
No Data |
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SULLIVAN, Grace (MAY) |
Jan. 30, 1893 |
Nov. 19, 1993 |
Research Note: She was a giving person. |
Obituary |
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Feb. 22, 1883 TN |
Oct. 29, 1938 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Myrtle Bell - Research Note: His death certificate reads that his name was spelled Swaffar and not Swaffer as his stone reads. The cause of his death was a ruptured appendix. His father was T. J. Swaffar, born TN, and his mother was Bell Hemphill. His wife was Myrtle Swaffar. Mrs. Myrtle Swaffar, Purdy, MO, was the informant. Donna's Note: Swaffer as on the stone might be the correct spelling. |
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1885 |
1965 |
SSW: Arthur Boyd |
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Mar. 19, 1867 |
Mar. 11, 1902 |
No Data |
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Dec. 13, 1861 Lawrence Co., MO |
Dec. 23, 1939 Flat Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Asher Heath Terril was listed on his death certificate as divorced. His wife was given as Ida Terrel Meeks. The cause of his death was a cerebral hemorrhage. His father was listed as Aaron Terril, born Ohio and his mother as Sarah Pennington, born AL. Mrs. Rosa Connel, Rt. 2, Cassville, MO, was the informant. There seems to be some confusion about how his surname was spelled. It is listed as Terrel and as Terril on the same document. His stone has it spelled Terrel. |
Photo Death Certificate
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Dec. 31, 1859 |
Jan. 7, 1911 Nevada, Vernon Co., MO |
Research Note: His stone has his name spelled Terrel and the paper has it Terrill. Online Newspapers - Cross Hollows News: Jerome Terrill, brother of Asher Terrill, died last week at Nevada, and was buried at Sparks Cemetery. Jan 26, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican |
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Nov. 22, 1856 |
Dec. 16, 1941 |
Research Note: This stone has the spelling of Tirrel. |
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Mary 14, 1826 |
Nov. 15, 1908 |
Research Note: According to her son's death certificate she was the wife of Jerome B. Terrel. |
Photo Death Certificate |
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Oct. 4, 1884 Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 15, 1965 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Maggie J. - Research Note: According to Culver's Funeral Home records Benjamin was a son of Milburn Terry and Rachel Owens. His closest relative was Mrs. Dana Ash, Purdy, MO. He was widowed and had lived his entire life in Barry County. Mrs. Maggie Turner was his deceased wife's name. |
Photo Culver's Funeral Home, V. 11, P. 127, by Ted Roller |
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Aug. 29, 1916 |
No Date |
SSW: Hoze F. - Inscription: "Married Dec. 25, 1935" |
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Aug. 9, 1912 |
Aug. 2, 1980 |
SSW: Frances "Married Dec. 25, 1935" |
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May 14, 1886 MO |
Aug. 4, 1959 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Benjamin F. - Research Note: Culver Funeral Home reported that her parents were William Turner and Nancy Hagler. She was married and Ben F. Terry was her husband. The cause of death was coronary embolus and she died at home. |
Photo Culver's Funeral Home, V. 8, P. 101, by Ted Roller |
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Dec. 4, 1871 Pontiac, IL |
Oct. 26, 1942 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Silas M. - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that her father was Clinton Ervin, born IN, and her mother was Sarah Ellen Brown. She was a widow and Silas Mark Thomas was her husband. She had lived in the community 44 years. She had been widowed two times. Harry C. Thomas, Oceanside, CA, was the informant. |
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Aug. 19, 1867 Coles Co., IL |
Mar. 24, 1924 Flat Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Laura B. - Research Note: His death certificate reads that his parents names were P. P. Thomas, born Owen Co., IN, and Martha J. Conly born Putnam Co., IN. Harry C. Thomas, Cassville, MO, was the informant. |
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Mar. 30, 1853 |
No Date |
Inscription: "Mary Tompson - Born March 30, 1853" - Research Note: This homemade stone is almost unreadable. In 1982 this stone was transcribed for the cemetery books to read "Mary Thompson, Born Mar. 30, 1863" - The 1880 census has a Mary Thompson, listed married to David Thompson in the Flat Creek Twp., of Barry County. She is age 28, born in KY. They have one child named William P. and are living between James Riddle and Jacob Brown. |
1880 Census Photo
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Aug. 16, 1865 Polk Co., IA |
Mar. 22, 1890 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Son of H. & S. Thornton" - Research Note: He was a son of Henry and Sarah (Haworth) Thornton. His brother, John Franklin Thornton, is shown in the Shepherd Family Photo. |
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July 26, 1915 |
Mar. 12, 1983 |
SSW: Maxine E. - Inscription: "Married 23, 1936" |
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Oct. 31, 1916 |
May 3, 1984 |
SSW: Jesse L. - Inscription: "Married 23, 1936" |
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Jan. 6, 1891 Stone Co., AR |
Apr. 12, 1910 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Ethel Webb - Wife of Homer Todd" - Research Note: Obituary on line. Edith was killed by her husband Homer. Resource: Cassville Republican, April 14, 1910 - Donna's Note: The stone has her birth year as 1892 - George Homer Todd killed himself after he cut his wife's throat. His death was caused by a self-inflicted gun shot wound and his death certificate reads that he was buried at Bethel. Her death certificate reads that her husband cut her throat with a razor. Her father was given as J. A. Webb, born Stone Co., AR, and her mother was listed as Mary Oxford, born Barry County. |
Online Newspapers Note Death Certificate Photo |
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1860 |
1936 |
SSW: Sarielda |
Photo Cheryl |
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Jan. 20, 1878 |
Nov. 20, 1878 |
Inscription: "Infant Son of B. R. & S." - Research Note: this stone is broken at the name line. |
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No Date |
May 3, 1889 |
Inscription: "Florence - Daughter of B. R. and S. Truhitte - Aged 1 yr. 9 mo. 1 day" |
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Oct. 19, 1845 |
Dec. 23, 1884 |
No Data |
Photo Cheryl |
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May 2, 1827 Putnam Co., MO |
Apr. 10, 1900 McDonald Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Wife of Wm L. Truhitte" - Research Note: Online Newspapers - Mrs. William Truhitte of McDonald Township died Monday night after a long illness at the ripe old age of 75 years. Her remains were interred in the Sparks Cemetery, Wednesday. Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, April 12, 1900 |
Photo Online Newspapers |
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July 23, 1887 |
Oct. 17, 1981 |
SSW: William R. Truhitte - Research Note: Mary Ellen Oakes married William R. Truhitte in Barry Co., MO, Aug. 7, 1903. She was age 16 and he was age 18. Benjamin Truhitte and R. M. Oakes gave permission for them to marry. |
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June 12, 1882 |
Inscription: "Daughter of B. R. and S. - Aged 7 month 28 days" |
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1849 Putnam Co., MO |
Feb. 9, 1937 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Benjamin - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that John Guffey was her father. Benjamin Truhitte was given as her husband's name. She was widowed and age 77 years, 10 months and 20 days old when she died. Norman Truhitte, Purdy, MO, gave the information. |
Photo Death Certificate |
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Jan. 15, 1823 Morgan Co., TN |
Nov. 28, 1908 Near Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Online obit for William L. Truhitte reads in abstract that he died, November 28 at his home seven miles northeast of Cassville. Rev. W. L. Truhitte was born in Morgan County, Tennessee January 15, 1823, departed this life November 28, 1908, age 85 years 20 months, 13 days. He was married to Martha Ann West of Putnam County in early life. To this union were born eight children, three of whom are still living: B. R. Truhitte of McDonald township, Mrs. R. L. Lewis of Mineral township, and Mrs. Lizzie Reynolds of Grove, Oklahoma. Bro. Truhitte served in the U. S. Army in the first regiment, Arkansas Cavalry under Captain Dugley, for about three years. |
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Sep. 29, 1885 |
Aug. 10, 1946 |
SSW: Mary Ellen |
Photo Cheryl |
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July 26, 1944 |
Oct. 29, 1975 |
No Data |
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July 9, 1879 |
June 27, 1951 |
SSW: Edward E. |
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Oct. 21, 1936 |
Nov. 15, 2000 |
Inscription: "SSGT US AIR FORCE KOREA" |
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Nov. 1, 1878 |
May 28, 1936 |
SSW: Margaret Catherine |
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Apr. 22, 1906 |
Feb. 22, 1988 |
SSW: Almeda Ellen |
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Aug. 27, 1909 |
July 12, 1910 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Edward Evert - Research Note: Dog Hollow News: The little child of Mr. and Mrs. Eb Turner was buried at Sparks Thursday. The funeral services were conducted by Bro. Plummer and Sister Boyd. The bereaved have our sympathy. July 21, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican |
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Nov. 1, 1845 |
Sep. 27, 1905 |
SSW: William |
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No Date |
Sep. 8, 1907 |
SSW: Nancy V. - Inscription: "Age 70 Years" |
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Feb. 16, 1871 Carroll Co., KY |
Jan. 17, 1953 McDonald Twp., Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Louisa - Research Note: Emanuel Twilligear's death certificate reads that Sam Twilligear was his father and that his mother was named Louisa. The cause of death was influenza. Mrs. Goldia Twilligear was his wife and the informant. |
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1872 |
1930 |
SSW: Emanuel |
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1902 |
1989 |
SSW: Rosco |
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Feb. 5, 1892 Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 12, 1949 Chicago, Cook Co., IL |
SSW: Marion - Research Note: Culver Funeral Home records read that his father was Emanuel Twilligear and that his mother was Louise. He was married and Marion Fletcher Twilligear was his wife's name. |
Photo Culver's Funeral Home, V. 3, P. 138, by Ted Roller |
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June 11, 1978 |
Aug. 5, 1978 |
No Data |
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May 1, 1893 |
July 28, 1893 |
Inscription: "Son of A. W. and M. E." |
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Jan. 8, 1882 |
Apr. 21, 1908 |
Inscription: "Wife of Geo. W." |
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Dec. 18, 1869 Timbo, AR |
Apr. 22, 1937 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Mary E. - Research Note: His death certificate reads that he was born in 1879 and not 1869 as the stone reads. He was age 67 years, 4 months and 5 days old when he died, which would make the 1869 date the correct one. His wife was Fannie Webb and that the cause of his death was a cerebral hemorrhage. William A. Webb, born Knoxville, TN, was his father and his mother was Josie B. Brown, born Georgia. The informant was Fannie Webb, Purdy, MO. |
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Nov. 20, 1867 Barry Co., MO |
May 20, 1931 McDonald Twp., Barry Co., MO |
SSW: James A. - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that James Webb was her husband. Her father was Fait Oxford, born TN, and her mother Jane Kelton, born TN. James Webb, Purdy, MO, was the informant. |
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May 17, 1904 |
Jan. 25, 1905 |
Inscription: "Otis - Son of C. W. & Lisa Webb" |
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Mar. 6, 1894 Barry Co., MO |
Sep. 12, 1913 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Inscription: "Ulysses G. - Son of J. A. & M. E. Webb" Research Note: Complete item in online newspapers - Abstract of online news item reads - Ulyses Webb, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Webb of McDonald Township, died Friday morning at Springfield following an operation for appendicitis. He was 19 years of age and was a young man of much promise. His body was shipped to Purdy and Interment was made Saturday in the Sparks Cemetery. September 18, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican |
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Apr. 11, 1928 |
Oct. 11, 1983 |
SSW: Edith M. - Military Inscription: "BM 3 US NAVY - KOREA" - Another Stone |
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May 6, 1931 |
No Date |
SSW: Arthur J. - Inscription: "Married June 15, 1957" |
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Feb. 8, 1898 |
June 11, 1990 |
SSW: Lavada J. - Inscription: "Married Sep. 10, 1918" |
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Sep. 22, 1892 |
Sep. 3, 1970 |
SSW: Jesse E. - Inscription: "Married Sep. 10, 1918" |
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Feb. 9, 1871 IN |
Mar. 10, 1930 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate reads that John William West was his father's name and that the informant didn't know his mother's name. He was a missionary. The cause of death was asthma and valurlar heart disease. Clarence Hoenshell, Purdy, MO, was the informant. |
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July 1, 1865 Cedar Co., MO |
Sep. 18, 1932 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Neal - Research Note: Her death certificate has her birth date as Mar. 11, 1865 and not July 1, 1865 as the stone reads. Her father was Fren Gassett, born MO, and her mother was Kennedy, born MO. Neil White, Purdy, MO, was the informant. |
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Dec. 29, 1900 Cedar Co., MO |
Jan. 25, 1912 McDonald Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Fairy F. - Dau. of S. N. & E. V. White" - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that her name as Fairy Jewell and not Fairy F. as the stone reads. Her father was Neal White, born Dade Co., MO, was her father and her mother was Lizie Gassett, born Cedar Co., MO. Lizzie White, Cassville, MO, was the informant. |
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Nov. 1, 1904 Cloverdale, KS |
Mar. 20, 1919 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate reads that he was born in 1905 instead of 1904 like the stone reads. He was age 14 years, 4 months and 20 days old when he died, which would make the 1904 date correct. It is listed in the index by the SOS web site as Jay N. White. His father is given as Neal White, born Dade Co., MO, and his mother as Elizabeth V. Gassett, born Cedar Co., MO. Neal White, Hailey, MO, was the informant. |
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Apr. 23, 1855 |
Aug. 19, 1941 |
SSW: Elizabeth |
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July 16, 1878 |
Oct. 30, 1960 |
SSW: Lizzie - Research Note: Baptist Minister. Six sons and three daughters surviving. Doesn't give wife's name. From the collection of Florence (Patterson) Rose. Donna's Note: Funeral home records, published by Ted Roller, state he was a minister by occupation. His father was given as Will Wierman and his mother as Polly. It gives his birth as July 16, 1879 and not in 1878 as Phyllis submitted. Also the date of death was given as Oct. 31, 1960 and not Oct. 30 as submitted. Ida (Engle) Wierman, deceased was given as his wife's name. Mrs. Bertha Writer of Jenkins was given as his closest relative. |
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June 9, 1880 Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 1, 1940 Flat Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO |
SSW: George W. - Research Note: Her death certificate has her name spelled Weirman. Her father is given as Benjamin R. Truhitte, born AR. Sarrelida Guffey, born AR, was listed as her mother's name. Norman Truhitte, Purdy, MO, gave the information. On Nov. 20, 1908, Barry Co., MO, Lizzie Truhitte married George Wierman. |
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No Date |
No Date |
Research Note: Temporary Marker - Another Photo |
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Dec. 23, 1919 |
July 24, 1974 |
SSW: Edward |
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WILKERSON, Fredrick Cecil |
June 1906 |
Mar. 3, 1913 |
Research Note: His father was Fred Wilkerson and his mother was Mollie Jane Byrd. He was buried on March 4, 1913. Informant: B. R. Byrd, McDowell, MO, and the undertaker was Herman Raines, Purdy, MO. |
Death Certificate Deceased Beverly Matthews |
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Nov. 30, 1932 |
No Date |
SSW: Rondal Gene "Tex" - Inscription: "Married May 12, 1951" |
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Jan. 25, 1932 |
Sep. 24, 2007 |
SSW: Norma Lee (Dilbeck) - Inscription: "Married May 12, 1951" - Research Note: Rondal Gene "Tex" Williamson, age 75, of Cassville, passed away Monday, Sep. 24, 2007. He was born Jan. 25, 1932, in Eagle Rock, the son of Ermal and Minnie Mae (Easley) Williamson, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Wayne Williamson in 2001. On May 12, 1951, in Eureka Springs, Ark., he was united in marriage to Norma Lea Dilbeck. They have been married for fifty-six years. He was preceded in death by one brother, Wayne Williamson in 2001. |
Barry Co. Advertiser Photo |
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Research Note: Homemade Stone - matches the M. E. Wood stone. |
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Feb. 17, 1828 |
Aug. 1, 1891 |
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Research Note: Homemade Stone. This stone matches the Wood stone. Has a date of 5/26/1914 on it. - Another Photo |
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Research Note: Homemade Stone. This stone matches the Wood stone. |
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Sep. 3, 1887 Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 10, 1967 |
Research Note: Elza Wormington was a son of James Robert and Josephene Mariah (Mean) Wormington. |
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Jan. 19, 1889 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 19, 1929 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate lists Elzy Wormington as her husband. It gives 1889 as her birth year and not 1890 as the stone reads. Robert Henderson was her father's name and her mother was given as Inmam. Elzy Wormington was the informant. Donna's Note: Jannie Inman was her mother's name. |
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Inscription: "Infant" |
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Oct. 15, 1900 |
Aug. 19, 1983 |
SSW: Edward - Another Photo |
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July 25, 1872 |
Oct. 2, 1942 |
SSW: Esther J. - Research Note: Son of P.A. and Priscilla Ann Writer. Husband of Esther Jane McMillan. - Donna's Note: He has two stones both have 1871 - not 1872 as posted. One is a homemade stone. |
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Oct. 1, 1899? |
Aug. 11, 1979 |
SSW: Bertha - Research Note: Gerri's Note: His name was really Charles Edwin Writer. Another Photo |
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Mar. 31, 1874 |
Aug. 23, 1953 |
SSW: Charles M. - Research Note: Wife of Charles Marion Writer. She was a daughter of Peter McMillan and Esther Suter. |
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Apr. 11, 1914 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 1, 2005 St. John's Regional, Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Herbert - Research Note: An abstract of her obit reads: Georgia Pryor Ramsey, 100, of Cassville, died March 1 at St. John's Regional Health Care Center in Springfield. She was born April 11, 1914, in Cassville, and was a daughter of William Francis and Loella (Koch) Pryor. She was a 1942 graduate of the Chicago School of Nursing. She worked at Cardwell Memorial Hospital in Stella and at Webb City and Cassville hospitals. She opened a licensed nursing home in Cassville. She was owner and administrator of Sunset Valley Nursing Home and administrator of the Barry County Nursing Home before retiring in 1974. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cassville, St. John's Hospital Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, and past member of the Barry County Historical Society and Barry County Senior Center. She married Herbert Writer on January 26, 1929, and he preceded her in death January 18, 1958. She also married Virgil Ford, Alvin Perkins, and Walter Ramsey, and they all preceded her in death. She was preceded in death by one sister, Bertha Pugh; and four brothers, Olen, Francis, Verlon, and Alvin Pryor. |
Photo Monett Times Mar. 4, 2005
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Oct. 3, 1908 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 18, 1958 Home - Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Georgia - Research Note: Culver Funeral Home records have that his father was Charles Writer and his mother Esther McMillen. He was divorced. An abstract of the online obit for Herbert Writer reads that he was 49 years old and died at his home in Cassville, MO. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Georgie Writer; two daughters, Yvonne Writer and Linda Writer of the home; two sons, Charles Writer, stationed with the navy at Charleston, S. C., and Eugene Writer of the home; two brothers, Edwin Writer of Jenkins and Harold of Berryville; three daughters (should be sisters?) Mrs. Pat Dilbeck and Mrs. John Powell of Cassville, and Mrs. Elbert Wiseley of Tulsa. |
Online Obit Culver Funeral Home, V. 8, P. 4., by Ted Roller Photo |
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Sep. 2, 1905 |
Sep. 24, 1911 |
Inscription: "Son of W. T. & L. L. Wyatt" |
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__ 15, 1893 |
1893 |
Inscription: "Son of W. S. & M. E." - Research Note: This stone is almost gone and too light to read. |
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ZELLERS, Infant |
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Jan. 17, 1907 |
Research Note: Online Newspapers - Enterprise News: Died on the 17th, the infant babe of Will Zellers and wife. The remains were laid to rest in Sparks Cemetery. January 19, 1907, Saturday, Cassville Democrat |
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