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Deceased: HERRERA, Zeferino A. ()
Birth: Aug. 12, 1918
Mexico
Death: Mar. 6, 2011
Mexico
Research Note: He married Cayetana Lopez and together they shared 55 wonderful years until she preceded him in death on September 9, 2000. Mr. Herrera lived in the United States for 35 years. Upon retiring in 1986, he relocated to Durango, Mexico. He is survived by two children; two sisters; 15 grandchildren; 23 great- grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Resource: White Funeral Home, online obit
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Cemetery: Rocky Comfort
Deceased: HUSTON, Margaret Jean (ELLISON)
Birth: April 10, 1941
Wheaton, Barry Co., MO
Death: Mar. 7, 2011
Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Ernest E. and Waive C. (Farrington) Ellison. On July 23, 1976, in Rocky Comfort, she was united in marriage to Mahlon D. Huston. Preceding her in death were her parents; five brothers, Merle, Bill, Red, Dick and Junior; a sister, Thelma Mae and two sisters-in-law, Geraldine and Betty Lou. Margaret grew up and received her education at Rocky Comfort. For several years she resided in Springdale, Arkansas, moving back to Rocky Comfort thirty-three years ago, to make her home.
Resource: Fohn Funeral Home, online obit
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Cemetery: Rocky Comfort
Deceased: DAVIDSON, Carl Loy ()
Birth: Apr. 24, 1922
Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO
Death: Mar. 8, 2011
Wheaton, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: The son of Ephron and Naomi (Tucker) Davidson. On November 19, 1941, in Wheaton, Missouri he was united in marriage to Christine Jones and to this union five children were born. Preceding him in death were two daughters, Carlene Spain and Clarice Haase; his parents; two grandchildren, Olivia and Mark; a daughter-in-law, Cindy Davidson; one sister, Willodean Davidson and one brother, Lavon Davidson. He grew up and received his education at Wheaton, graduating from Wheaton High School with the Class of 1939. Over the years he farmed, rode horses and loved watching and supporting all sports at the schools.
Resource: Fohn Funeral Home, online obit
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Cemetery: Log Church Memorial Gardens
Deceased: MYERS, Eunice Evelyn (HOLLOWAY)
Birth: Dec. 14, 1920
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO
Death: Mar. 11, 2011
Lacoba Homes, Inc., Monett, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry..............She was the daughter of Asa Parker and Cattie (Ash) Holloway. She united in marriage to Cleburn Myers on December 13, 1937 in Purdy, Mo. He preceded her in death April 12, 1997. Eunice was preceded in death by three brothers: Bill, Walter and Earl and three sisters: Ethel, Jessie and Frances.
Resource: Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home online obit
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Cemetery: Waldensian
Deceased: COURDIN, Laura Opal (WESTON)
Birth: Dec.10, 1913
Exeter, Barry Co., MO
Death: Feb. 22, 2011
Lacoba Homes, Monett, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry under Laura O. Courdin............... She was the daughter of the late Walter Weston and Laura (DeWitt) Weston. She graduated from Exeter High School in the Class of 1933. Opal had worked at Sarajo in Pierce City, MO as a Seamstress. She and her husband also owned and operated a general store on H Highway and Powerline Road for many years. On February 6, 1935 in Neosho, MO, Opal and A.S. “Sonny” Courdin were united in marriage. To this union one daughter was born. Sonny preceded her in death on October 11, 1977. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Laura Anne Aderhold; four brothers, W.K., Tom, Leon “Brick” and Ernest “Steamer” Weston; two sisters, Marie Box and Lois Dinan.
Resource: Buchanan Funeral Home online obit
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Cemetery: Arnhart
Deceased: GAROUTTE, Beulah (HARRIS)
Birth: Jan. 26, 1922
Purdy, Barry Co., MO
Death: Mar. 20, 2011
Monett, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Married twice...listed as Beulah (Harris-Mackey) Garoutte in the obit....I didn't find an online listing for her at Arnhart.......................She was the daughter of Roy and Bessie (McIntosh) Harris. She was employed as a Pharmacy Tech at the Harris and Howell Clinic for her brother, Dr. Noel Harris in Purdy, Missouri. On December 10, 1964 she was united in marriage to Jim D. Garoutte. He preceded her in death on February 10, 2007. In addition to her parents, husband, a brother and one sister, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Shila Cendroski on October 13, 1989.
Resource: White Funeral Home, online obit
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Cemetery: Arnhart
Deceased: MCINTOSH, Frank Louis ()
Birth: Dec. 20, 1889
Barry Co., MO
Death: Jan. 26, 1890
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Frank was a son of James Waddell McIntosh and Fannie Minick Fowler.
Resource: McIntosh Family Bible posted at Barry County genweb site, information from Allen C. McIntosh, a brother of Frank
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Cemetery: Purdy
Deceased: MAY, Linda L. (DUNCAN)
Birth: Mar. 5, 1939
Purdy, Barry Co., MO
Death: Mar. 30, 2011
Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Burnis and Violet Duncan. On August 7, 1957, she married Leland May. Her undergraduate education was at Purdy, her BA in English at Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar and her MA at Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville. She finished her thirty year educational career as Director of Special Services at the Maryville Public Schools.
Resource: Fohn Funeral Home, online obit
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Cemetery: EASLEY CEMETERY
Deceased: EASLEY, John ()
Birth: Feb 6, 1846
Death:
Research Note: John and Martha Robbins Easley's children: Mary Elizabeth Easley, Sarah Jane Easley (Mrs. John Whittington), Dollie Adeline Easley (Mrs. Monroe Turnner Edie), Robert Easley, Calap Easley, Edward Easley, Dovie Malinda married 1st Frank Smith and 2d Henry Clay Cooper, Christopher Columbus Easley, Nora Easley, John Hiram Easley, Katie Marvel Easley (Mrs. Thomas Milton Garrett), James Albert "Ab" Easley.
Resource:
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Cemetery: EASLEY CEMETERY
Deceased: EASLEY, John Franklin ()
Birth: Dec 15, 1901
Death:
Research Note: John Franklin Easley married Myrtle Belle Skelton April 22, 1927. Their children were Russell Ray Easley and Wanda Faye Easley (Mrs. Shirley Willyard)
Resource:
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Cemetery: EASLEY CEMETERY
Deceased: EASLEY, John Hiram ()
Birth: Aug 26, 1886
Death:
Research Note: John Hiram Easley and Rebecca Tucker Easley's children were Roman Easley, Bertie Easley, Violet Easley, Juanita Easley (Mrs. Leon Vinson) and Christopher Columbus Easley
Resource:
Darla Marbut
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Cemetery: EASLEY CEMETERY
Deceased: EASLEY, Mary Elizabeth (RUSSELL)
Birth: Dec 28, 1845
Death:
Research Note: Mary Elizabeth Russell married Edward Easley Oct 18, 1865 shortly after his discharge from the Union Army during the Civil War. Mary was the daughter of Milo and Nicey Haddock Russell. Edward "Ned" and Mary Elizabeth's children were Greenberry Easley, Julia A. Easley (Mrs. William Williams), Marvelona "Lonie" Easley (Mrs. Samuel Skelton), Joseph Easley, Arizona Easley (Mrs. William C. Tucker), Charles Easley, Finis Walter Easley, Mary "Molly" Elizabeth Easley(Mrs. Henry Maloney), Edward Easley, and Floid Easley.
Resource:
Darla Marbut
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Cemetery: EASLEY CEMETERY
Deceased: EASLEY, Mary Ellen (COX)
Birth: March 21, 1943
Death:
Research Note: Teddy Wayne Easley and Mary Ellen Cox Easley had two children Eddie and Mary Easley.
Resource:
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Cemetery: EASLEY CEMETERY
Deceased: EASLEY, Maudy Mae ()
Birth:
Death:
Research Note: Maudy Mae Easley was the child of Charles Easley and his wife Lilly "Mae" Farwell Easley. Maudy's birth certificate has her birthday as Oct 15, 1916 and she died July 14, 1916 and she was 9 months old dying of pneumonia. Since the BC was also stamped with July 14, 1916, the birthday is incorrect.
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Cemetery: EASLEY CEMETERY
Deceased: EASLEY, Mollie (LARECY)
Birth: September 22, 1883
Death:
Research Note: Mollie Larecy married William (Bill) Greenberry Easley August 27, 1892. Their children were Rev. Loren Everett Easley, John Franklin (Frank) Easley, Zuma Bell Easley (Mrs. Ollie Ware Priest), William "Audrey" Easley, Alma Easley, Allie Maudie Easley (Mrs. Tice Prier), Julia Frances Easley 1st married Allen Ball and 2d Walter Cooper, Charley "Ray" Easley and Loyd Easley.
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Darla Marbut
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Cemetery: EASLEY CEMETERY
Deceased: EASLEY, Myrtle Belle (SKELTON)
Birth: July 8, 1908
Death:
Research Note: Myrtle Belle Skelton married John Franklin "Frank" Easley April 22, 1927. Myrtle was the daughter of John Henry Skelton and is wife Vesta Young Easley. Myrtle's sisters were Mabel E. Skelton (Mrs. Marian C. Earl), Bertie Clora Skelton (1st married Alvis George Ball, 2d married Edward Hopkins 'Sonny' Smith. Myrtle and Franks children were Russell Ray Easley and Wanda Faye Easley (Mrs. Shirley Willard).
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Darla Marbut
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Cemetery: EASLEY CEMETERY
Deceased: EASLEY, Teddy Wayne ()
Birth: Sep 18, 1939
Death:
Research Note: Ted's brothers and sister were Curry "Delane" Easley, Darrell Leon Easley, Evin "Dale" Easley, and Betty Louise Easley 1st maarried Allen Kent Welch, 2d married Bobby L. Mason. Ted's paternal grandparents were Finas and Jocie Curry Easley and his maternal grandparents were Homer Allen Cobin and Sarah Louise Garrett Corbin.
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Cemetery: EASLEY CEMETERY
Deceased: EASLEY, Tina (PRIER)
Birth: April 13, 1903
Death:
Research Note: Tina Opal Prier married Loren Everett Easley August 15, 1949. Their children were Billy Joe Easley and Dr. James David Easley. Tina's parents were Joseph Prier and his wife Mary Melvina Shull Prier. Tina's brothers and sisters were Ora Mae Prier (Mrs. Charles Ball), Eva Jane Prier (Mrs. Eldon Ball), Leonard Joseph Prier, John Washington Prier, Warner Elisha Prier, Tice Truman Prier, Marion Francis Prier and Naomi Irene Prier (Mrs. Gerald Thompson).Tina's paternal grandparents were George Washington Prier and his wife Mary Jane Freeze Prier, maternal grandparent were John Finley Shull and his wife Phebe Jane Brooks Shull.
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Cemetery: EASLEY CEMETERY
Deceased: EASLEY, Lucy Vera (CORBIN)
Birth: May 23, 1910
Death:
Research Note: Lucy "Vera" Corbin was the daughter of Homer and Sarah Louise Garrett Corbin. She married Edward Curry Easley (see his entry for their children). Vera's maternal grandparents were Isaac Newton Garrett and his wife Ellen Jane Walker Garrett. Vera's brothers and sister were Earl Corbin, Jessie Corbin (Mrs. James Luney) and Ervin Corbin.
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Darla Marbut
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Cemetery: EASLEY CEMETERY
Deceased: EASLEY, Wiliam Greenberry ()
Birth: May 17, 1873
Death:
Research Note: William Greenberry Easley's grandparents were Green Berry Easley and his wife Eveline Johnson Easley. See his father, John Easley's entry for brothers and sisters.
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Cemetery: EASLEY CEMETERY
Deceased: EASLEY, Wilma Vern (THOMAS)
Birth: October 15, 1912
Death:
Research Note: Wilma Fern Thomas was born Oct 15, 1912 the daughter of Eugene Harrison Thomas and his wife Rebecca Ann Bolton Thomas. Her brothers and sisters were Jewell Glen Thomas (Mrs. Herbert Williams), Opal Gail Thomas (Mrs. Carl Pennel), Wayne Thomas,Efton Harrison Thomas, Edna Faye Thomas (Mrs. Delmer Burl King), Loretta Mae Thomas. Wilma married Loren E. Easley and they had one son, Loren "Edwin" Easley. Wilma's paternal grandparents were James Asbury Thomas and his wife Harriett Roena Whittington Thomas. Her maternal grandparents were Josiah W. Bolton and his wife Mary Simpson Bolton.
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Darla Marbut
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Cemetery: Carlin-Wallen
Deceased: WALLEN, (premature stillborn female) ()
Birth:
Barry Co., MO
Death:
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Carlin-Wallen Cemetery, currently owned by Billy Long, was once owned by Bernice Wallen. Mr. Long told us that a sister of Miss Wallen had been buried near Bernice's grave, but with no stone. Using dowsing rods, Jack was able to verify that there was a small burial site in the very spot Mr. Long told us it would be.
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Cemetery: EASLEY CEMETERY
Deceased: HALL, Susan Clementine (SLOVER)
Birth: Abt 1848
Death:
Research Note: Susan Clementine Slover was the daughter of Abraham and Martha Slover. She married Elisha Hall October 25, 1866 by J.B. Munsey, JP. They has two children Abraham and Susan who were twins born September 12, 1867. According to 1850 and 1860 White River Twp., Barry Co., Mo., Census her brothers and sisters were Elizabeth Slover, James Slover, Letha R., Slover, Jacob Slover, Nancy Jane Slover, John Slover, M.M. Slover, and Charles lover.
Resource: Census
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Cemetery: Mineral Springs
Deceased: LANGSTON / MOUDY, Lenora M. (BRANDON)
Birth: June 16, 1928
Mineral Springs, Barry Co., MO
Death: April 9, 2011
Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry under Langston....married second Moudy..... She was the daughter of R.M. and Maggie (Moore) Brandon. On January 25, 1947, she was united in marriage to Paul Langston and to this union four children were born. Paul preceded her in death on June 22, 1994. She married Morris Moudy on December 26, 1998. He preceded her in death on August 21, 2001. Also preceding her in death were her parents and a daughter in infancy. Lenora grew up and received her education in Cassville, graduating from Cassville High School. She and Paul resided in Arkansas, Kansas and California. She moved to Cassville in the early 1980’s to make her home.
Resource: Fohn Funeral Home, online obit
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Cemetery: Arnhart
Deceased: KELLY , Donald "Leon" ()
Birth: Sept.19, 1942
Wheaton, Barry Co., MO
Death: April 12, 2011
Monett, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Pierce and Marylen (Forsyth) Kelly. Then raised by Rubin and Marylen (Forsyth) Summers. He united in marriage to Joyce Terry on December 3, 1964. Leon was a retired truck driver and enjoyed drag racing. In January 2011 he was inducted to the Drag Racing Hall of Fame.
Resource: Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home online obit
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Cemetery: Rocky Comfort
Deceased: LITCHFIELD, Arthur “Dean” ()
Birth: Jan.29, 1935
Anderson, McDonald Co., MO
Death: April 14, 2011
Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Charles and Stella (Ledford) Litchfield. He united in marriage to Faye Griffin March 20, 2001 in Miami, Oklahoma. Dean retired as Monett Assistant Superintendent Street Department.
Resource: Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home online obit
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Cemetery: Browning-Robertson
Deceased: BROWNING, Mitchell Taylor ()
Birth: Sept. 7, 1879
MO
Death: July 8, 1907
Research Note: 27 yrs 9 mos 26 days Nat. of MO.
Resource: Joan Kunkel Book
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Cemetery: Browning-Robertson
Deceased: BROWNING, Mary S. ()
Birth: Feb. 3, 1857
Death: Jan. 9, 1892
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Resource: Joan Kunkel Book
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Cemetery: Browning-Robertson
Deceased: BROWNING, Louis W. ()
Birth: Jan. 31, 1857
Death: July 5, 1907
Research Note: 50 yrs, 5 mos, 5 days
Resource: Joan Kunkel Book
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Cemetery: Browning-Robertson
Deceased: JACKSON, Nancy Catherine ()
Birth: June 21, 1847
Death: Oct. 24, 1858
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Resource: Joan Kunkel Book
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Cemetery: Browning-Robertson
Deceased: ROBERTSON, W.H. ()
Birth:
Death:
Research Note: Oct. 20 1863 (or 1873) About 55 years
Resource: Joan Kunkel Book
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Cemetery: New Liberty - King's Prairie
Deceased: SWADLEY, Ronnie Dean ()
Birth: Mar. 20, 1945
Verona, Lawrence Co., MO
Death: Apr. 6, 2011
Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: Purdy, MO resident. He was the son of Earl and Aquilla (Johnson) Swadley. On Oct. 15, 1966, he was united in marriage to Carol Knowles. He owned and operated Ronnie Swadley Construction. He attended Purdy High School.He was preceded in death by his parents, two infant sons, Michael and Dean; and two brothers, Junior and Elza (Red).
Resource: Cassville Democrat, Apr. 21, 2011
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Cemetery: Muncie Chapel
Deceased: BRATTIN, Retha Jean (MATTINGLEY)
Birth: Jan. 22, 1937
Exeter, Barry Co., MO
Death: April 23, 2011
Monett, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry........Former Ridgley and Wheaton, MO resident. She was the daughter of Charlie and Christine (Ellis) Mattingley. She was united in marriage to Pete Brattin, who preceded her in death. Retha grew up in Exeter and received her education at Exeter and Cassville, graduating from Cassville High School. For nineteen years, she was employed with Fasco in Cassville and had worked for the Garment Factory and the Shoe Factory for a while. She and Pete also owned and operated a gas station in Wheaton.
Resource: Fohn Funeral Home, online obit
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Cemetery: Lake Park Memorial Gardens
Deceased: KIEFER, Arthur Russell “Art” Jr. ()
Birth: Mar. 23, 1921
Pittsburgh, PA
Death: Apr. 26, 2011
Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Russell Kiefer, Sr. On June 19, 1946, he was united in marriage to Margie Pearce who preceded him in death on February 16, 2006. Art grew up and received his education in Pittsburg. He continued his education at Florida State College where he graduated with a Masters degree in chemical engineering. He served his country in the United States Marine Corp where he was a belly gunner in World War II. He served two tours of duty in the Pacific and was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant. Art was a chemical engineer for Sperry Rand Company in Gainesville, Florida for several years. He later founded his own tubing company, Keystone Tubing Company. He served as a zoning commissioner in Starke, Florida.
Resource: Fohn Funeral Home, online obit
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Cemetery: Roller, West of Washburn
Deceased: DALTON, Lucy Mae (BAKER)
Birth: July 15, 1932
Jane, McDonald Co., MO
Death: May 1, 2011
St. John's Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Eddie Lester and Stella Mae (Pendergraft) Baker. On April 17, 1954, in Jane, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Vern Dalton, who preceded her in death on June 4, 2008. Also preceding her in death were her parents; a daughter, Tami; a son, Jody; a brother, Donald Baker and two sisters, Ruby Blakeley and Tressie Odette Baker. Lucy grew up and received her education at White Rock School in Jane, graduating in 1950. She continued her education at Southwest Missouri State College (MSU), where she received a bachelor’s degree in education. For thirty-four years, she taught school, starting her career in a rural school and retiring from Southwest R-V. She was a member of Missouri State Teachers Association, Missouri Retired Teachers Association, Laubach Literacy Council; Horticulture Club, VFW Auxiliary, the coordinator for St. Jude Bike-A-Thon for sixteen years, and secretary-treasurer of Roller Cemetery over twenty years.
Resource: Fohn Funeral Home, online obit
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Cemetery: Muncie Chapel
Deceased: OSTERLOH, Alfred James ()
Birth: Dec.7, 1928
Friestatt, MO
Death: May 5, 2011
Veterans Home, Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Emil and Esther (Deschner) Osterloh. He united in marriage to Verla Culver on May 23, 1956. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Resource: Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home online obit
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Cemetery: Beaver
Deceased: BUTCHER, Mary M. (WESTON)
Birth: Nov. 5, 1928
Pawhuska, OK
Death: Feb. 3, 2011
Red Rose Inn, Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Albert Earnest Weston, and Lydia Estella (Beaver) Weston were born and raised in Seligman. She and her husband, Donald Butcher, were married 44 years, and lived together in Des Moines, Iowa, until July, 2009. Donald recently passed on March 25, 2011, in California. She was preceded in death one child, Roger Allen Price, who passed away on June 23, 2003, in Osceola, Iowa. A Celebration of Life service is planned for Saturday May 7, 2011. She was cremated.
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Resource: Cassville Democrat, May 5, 2011
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Cemetery: Muncie Chapel
Deceased: JAMES, Janet Lee “Jan” (SAVORY)
Birth: Feb. 10, 1956
Lawton, OK
Death: May 10, 2011
Shreveport, LA
Research Note: Resident of Robeline, LA. She was the daughter of Albert and Patricia “Pattie” (Salyer) Savory. On January 3, 1987, she was united in marriage to John James. Preceding her in death were her parents; one son, Perry James and one brother, Jerry Savory. Jan, as most people knew her, grew up and received her education in Perkins, Oklahoma, where she graduated from high school. She liked everyone and everyone liked her, which is why she excelled in the business of selling cars.
Resource: Fohn Funeral Home, online obit
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Cemetery: Clio
Deceased: HADLOW, Gaylord Alton ()
Birth: June 11, 1926
Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO
Death: May 15, 2011
Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Thomas and Mary (Wilson) Hadlow. On October 15, 1949, he was united in marriage to Blanche Ray. Preceding him in death were his parents; one brother, Maynard and one sister, Winnie. Gaylord received his elementary education at Fairview and attended Shell Knob School. During World War II he served in the United States Army. Most of his life was spent in the Shell Knob area, except for a short time when he lived in Kansas. For several years he was employed at Fasco, from which he retired. He was also a cattle farmer.
Resource: Fohn Funeral Home, online obit
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Cemetery: Oak Ridge
Deceased: NOBLES, Debbra "Debbie" Lagene (THOMAS)
Birth: May 9, 1958
Hugoton, KS
Death: May 13, 2011
Washburn, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Carl and Verlea (Nicodemus) Thomas. In 1960, the family moved to Cross Hollows, where Debbie lived and attended Cassville School for twelve years, graduating in 1976. In 1980, she joined the United States Navy and was a Parachute Rigger and a 3rd Class Petty Officer. She spent most of her time served in Iceland, but also served in Spain, Italy, England, and France. She was honorably discharged in 1982 and went on to complete her nursing degree in Liberal, Kansas and becoming a LPN. Then later she went to cosmetology school and became a cosmetologist.
Resource: White Funeral Home, online obit
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Cemetery: Horner
Deceased: SATER, Donald E., Dr.
Birth: May 15, 1918
Heglar, ID
Death: May 12, 2011
Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Walter and Lula (Farwell) Sater. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister. He lived his teenage years near Cassville and attended high school at Cassville. He earned Bachelor and Master degrees from Missouri University and a Doctor of Education degree from the University of Arkansas. He served in the Army Air Force and was a veteran of WWII. His career was in the field of education where he served as a classroom teacher, public school administrator, and college professor. He retired from Missouri State University after twenty years of service in the College of Education as a Full Professor of Education. He is survived by his wife Marilynn (Stephens) of 65 years and two children.
Resource: Barry Co. Advertiser Obit, May 18, 2011
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Cemetery: Coutant
Deceased: TESSIER, Elizabeth ()
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Research Note: CORRECTION-ADDITIONAL MATERIAL Referred to as "Old Lady Coutant" in Calloway records. The name of L. Mitaux is in the record, as well as the date of Sept. 4, 1899. It's not listed as a date of death or burial date.
Resource: Calloway Funeral Home Records
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Cemetery: Goodnight
Deceased: MARTIN, Amandy "Mandy" ()
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Death:
Research Note: Funeral Home book stated that her husband's name was Sheridan(?), and she was a widow at time of death.
Resource: Calloway Funeral Home Records
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Cemetery: Goodnight
Deceased: MARTIN, Amandy "Mandy" ()
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Death:
Research Note: CORRECTION-ADDITIONAL MATERIAL Funeral Home records state her husband was named Sheridan, and she was a widow at time of death.
Resource: Calloway Funeral Home Records
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Cemetery: Bethel Baptist
Deceased: LAND, (Mrs.) ()
Birth:
Death: Aug. 15, 1904
Research Note: Age listed as "94 years, 15 months(?)" Cause of death listed as old age.
Resource: Calloway Funeral Home Records
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Cemetery: Bethel Baptist
Deceased: KENNEDY, Elizabeth Ann ()
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Research Note: CORRECTION-ADDITIONAL MATERIAL Spouse's name was Lewis. Died of paralysis.
Resource: Calloway Funeral Home Records
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Cemetery: Mt. Pisgah
Deceased: BRENBROOK, Rebecca ()
Birth:
Death:
Research Note: ADDITIONAL MATERIAL Funeral Home record stated date of death Oct. 13, 1904. She was Baptist. Cause of death old age. Name listed on record was "J.S. Medlin," presumably her grandson John Shadrack Medlin.
Resource: Calloway Funeral Home Records
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Cemetery: Sparks
Deceased: WRITER, Charles William ()
Birth: Oct.29, 1936
Barry Co., MO
Death: May 22, 2011
Joplin, Jasper Co., MO
Research Note: Charles was a victim of the devastating tornado in Joplin, MO on Jan. 22, 2011. He was the son of Herbert and Georgia M. (Pryor) Writer. On February 20, 1954, he was united in marriage to Peggy Hyde (now Peggy Dalton), and to this union one son and one daughter were born. On December 1, 1978, in Miami, Oklahoma, he married Gerda (Ehrmann) Henderson. Preceding him in death were his parents and a grandson, Chris Henderson. Charles grew up and received his education at Cassville, graduating from Cassville High School. From April 1, 1954, until December 18, 1964, he served in the United States Navy. After returning to Cassville, Charles owned and operated the DX Gas Station here. For several years he drove semi trucks for various trucking companies. He then owned and operated High Point Trucking Company.
Resource: Fohn Funeral Home, online obit
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Cemetery: Clio
Deceased: BERRY, Delmar Eugene “Gene” ()
Birth: Febr. 7, 1948
Green Forest, AR
Death: May 27, 2011
Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Delmar and Betty Louise (DeLong) Berry. On May 31, 2002, he was united in marriage to Sharlet (Hines) Sharp. Gene, as most people knew him, received his education at Gaddis and Shell Knob schools. He was a life-long resident of Barry and Stone Counties, where he was a truck driver for Journagan Rock Quarry. In the last few years he was a salvage dealer. Gene was a Barry County Commissioner for the Mineral Springs Road District.
Resource: Fohn Funeral Home, online obit
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Cemetery: Rocky Comfort
Deceased: BARNETT, Richard P. ()
Birth: July 30, 1937
Monett, Barry Co., MO
Death: May 27, 2011
Monett, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of the late King E. Barnett and Emma J. (Autry) Barnett. He was a graduate of Monett High School and had attended S.M.S.U. Richard had worked as a Salesman for Guy L. Wardden & Sons in Los Angeles, CA, retiring in 1995. Following his retirement he moved back to make Monett his home again. On January 20, 1995, Richard and JoAnn Ingle were united in marriage.
Resource: Buchanan Funeral Home, online obit
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Cemetery: Mt. Pisgah Cemetery
Deceased: BENBROOK, Rebecca Ann (DIXON)
Birth: Feb. 11, 1814
Warren Co., KY
Death: Oct. 12, 1904
Monett, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Correction: Research note: Rebecca Ann Dixon Benbrook was married to George Washington Benbrook on Nov. 8, 1830 in Allen Co., KY. She is the daughter of William Dixon II and Martha Ann Jackson.
Resource: Death Certificate
Jerry Ray Benbrook Jr
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Cemetery: Mt. Pisgah Cemetery
Deceased: STRINGER, Nancy Ellen (BENBROOK)
Birth: Feb. 10, 1856
IN
Death: May 1, 1944
Monett, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Correction: Research note: Nancy Ellen Benbrook Stringer is the wife of Cornelius A Stringer married on Mar. 22, 1873 in Barry Co., MO. She is the daughter of George Washington Benbrook and Rebecca Ann Dixon Benbrook.
Resource: Family records
Jerry Ray Benbrook Jr
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Cemetery: Cox
Deceased: JENKINS, (infant) ()
Birth:
Death: Nov. 8, 1911
Research Note: Father T.J. Age 1 day.
Resource: Calloway Funeral Home Records
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Cemetery: Cox
Deceased: HICKS, (Mrs. F.L.) ()
Birth:
Death: Feb.28, 1906
Research Note: Husband F.L. Hicks.
Resource: Calloway Funeral Home Records
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Cemetery: Clio
Deceased: EDEN, Harold J. ()
Birth: 1931
Death:
Research Note: ADD to existing entry.............................. His mother was Nettie (Swearingen) Eden and his wife was Ellen (Winzer) Eden married in Aurora, MO.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Records
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Cemetery: Clio
Deceased: ROLLER, Billie Z. (SUTCH)
Birth: 1905
PA
Death:
Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry.............................. She was the daughter of Walter Sutch and Mabel M. Hunt.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Records
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Cemetery: Clio
Deceased: CORNMAN, Horatio O. ()
Birth: 1920
Barry Co., MO
Death:
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry.............................. He was a retired forest ranger and a WW II Veteran. He was the son of Ferdinand Cornman and Laura E. Hilton. His wife was Mildred (Tunnell) Cornman..................... His wife is the next entry down, add her maiden name to her entry.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Records
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Cemetery: Clio
Deceased: MOORE, Clara Ileeta (HUBBARD)
Birth: 1922
Fort Worth, TX
Death:
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry.............................. She married Charles F. Moore on Jan. 4 1942. She was the daughter of Thomas Z. Hubbard and Fannlee Livesay........................... CORRECT MIDDLE NAME TO ILEETA NOT HEETA
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Records
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Cemetery: Clio
Deceased: WILLOUGHBY, Orville K ()
Birth: 1917
Strafford, MO
Death:
Monett, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry.............................. He was the son of Charles Willoughby and Beda (Hay) Willoughby. His wife was Phyllis (Gateley) Willoughby and he was an Army veteran of WW II.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Records
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Cemetery: Clay Hill
Deceased: ELLIS, Orlan ()
Birth: 1912
Verona, Lawrence Co., MO
Death:
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry.............................. He was the son of Everett E. Ellis and Eva Tunnell. His wife was Nellie Mae (Conley) Ellis................ CORRECT given name to Orlan.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Records
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Cemetery: Clay Hill
Deceased: ZINK, Lily Bell (GILLMORE)
Birth: 1932
Barry Co., MO
Death:
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry.............................. She was the daughter of Carl Gillmore and Mable Greenway. Her husband was Harold F. Zink.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Records
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Cemetery: Clay Hill
Deceased: SMITH, Kenneth E. ()
Birth: 1934
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO
Death:
Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry.............................. He was the son of Elvin E. Smith and Nellie Bell Shockley. He never married.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Records
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Cemetery: Clay Hill
Deceased: ATKISSON, Dorothy M (BIGELOW)
Birth: 1915
Death:
Research Note: ADD to existing entry.............................. She was the daughter of Frederick Bigelow Emza Catherine McKinley. Her husband was Flaval Atkisson.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Records
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Cemetery: Clay Hill
Deceased: HARRIS, Kenneth Darrell ()
Birth: 1959
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO
Death:
Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry.............................. add middle name...................He was the son of Darrell Harris and Martha Tunnell.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Records
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Cemetery: Clay Hill
Deceased: RICKMAN, Sandra J. (BALDWIN)
Birth: 1962
Harding, MT
Death:
Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry.............................. She was the daughter of Thomas Baldwin and Sandra Hendricks. Her husband was Randall Rickman.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Records
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Cemetery: Mars Hill
Deceased: BOWLING, Anna Marie (ORBON)
Birth: 1919
Barry Co., MO
Death:
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Fred Orbon and Susie Hilton. Wife of Claude Bowling.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Records
Connie Schmidt
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Cemetery: Mars Hill
Deceased: FORESTER, Roy L. ()
Birth: 1928
Barry Co., MO
Death:
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry................................ He was the son of Finis D. Forester and Elizabeth McCaslin.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Records
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Cemetery: Mars Hill
Deceased: HEDRICK, Barbara Gail (ESSARY)
Birth: 1945
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO
Death:
Crane, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry................................ She was the daughter of John Essary and Pauline Cantrell. Wife of Joe Hedrick.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Records
Connie Schmidt
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Cemetery: Mars Hill
Deceased: WILLIAMS, Lois Marie (ROBBINS)
Birth: 1918
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO
Death:
Greene Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry................................ She was the daughter of J. Earl Robbins and Nellie Allman.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Records
Connie Schmidt
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Cemetery: Mars Hill
Deceased: BOWLING, Claude ()
Birth: 1919
Galena, MO
Death:
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry................................ He was the daughter of Amos Bowling and Minnie Vaughn. Husband of Anna Marie (Thomas) Bowling.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Records
Connie Schmidt
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Cemetery: Mars Hill
Deceased: CORLEY, Anita M. (FARRIS)
Birth: 1933
Concordia, KS
Death:
Marionville, Lawrence Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry.............................. She was the daughter of Edwin D. Farris and Edna Gano. Wife of Walter L. Corley.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Records
Connie Schmidt
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Cemetery: Mars Hill
Deceased: SUTTLES, Ruth (HILTON)
Birth: 1906
Jenkins, Barry Co., MO
Death:
Magnolia Square Nursing Home, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry.............................. Daughter of Wiley Hilton and Tella Williams.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Records
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Cemetery: Clio
Deceased: CORNMAN, Mildred L. "Halfpint" (TUNNELL)
Birth: 1920
Barry Co., MO
Death:
Research Note: ADD to existing entry.............................. She was the daughter of Finis Tunnell and Leona Martha Means. The informant was Nancy Hilburn (dau.) of Blue Eye, MO. Wife of Horatio "Red" Cornman.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Records
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Cemetery: Clio
Deceased: BOLLINGER, Joe Dale ()
Birth: 1921
Delta, MO
Death:
Stark City, MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry.............................. He was the son of James Bollinger and Arvey Wells.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Records
Connie Schmidt
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Cemetery: Osa
Deceased: BOLLINGER, Joe Dale ()
Birth: 1921
Delta, MO
Death:
Stark City, MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry......... WHOOPS...OSA cemetery...sorry
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Records
Connie Schmidt
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Cemetery: Osa
Deceased: FRIEND, Barbara Ann (ERIE)
Birth: Jan. 28, 1950
SD
Death:
Research Note: ADD to existing entry.............................. She was the daughter of James Floyd Erie and Hazel I. Gange. Wife of Arthur R. Friend of Aurora.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Records
Connie Schmidt
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Cemetery: Hilton
Deceased: LEHMAN, Loetta G. (HAMMONDS)
Birth: 1941
Elsey, MO
Death:
Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry.............................. She was the daughter of Elmer Hammonds and Juanita Beard. Wife of Gerald Lehman.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Records
Connie Schmidt
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Cemetery: King/P. E. Roller
Deceased: LEONARDOS, William ()
Birth: 1923
St. Joseph, MO
Death:
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry.............................. He was a butcher for a packing company.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Records
Connie Schmidt
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Cemetery: New Site
Deceased: HERBERT, Jon E. ()
Birth: 1947
Maryville, Nodaway Co., MO
Death: May 13, 2002
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry..............................CORRECT Death date, funeral home and stone have May 13............ Son of George Herbert and Virginia Houck. He was employed with the Burllington Northern RR.
Resource: Crafton- Cantrell Funeral Home Records
Connie Schmidt
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Cemetery: McCormick/St. John
Deceased: DOENNIG, Eldor Jack ()
Birth: 1914
Freistatt, MO
Death:
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry.............................. Son of Charles Henry Doennig and Martha Emily Fellwolk. Husband of Oleta (Perkins) Doennig.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home Records
Connie Schmidt
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Cemetery: Horner
Deceased: HOUSTON, Billy “Bill” Arthur ()
Birth: June 27, 1933
Washburn, Barry Co., MO
Death: May 30, 2011
Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry............................. He was the son of Arthur Algard “Tuffy” and Wanda Adeen (Harris) Houston. On July 14, 1956, he was united in marriage to Ethel Louise Carnes, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his parents; a sister, Betty Appelhans and a brother-in-law, Gene Appelhans. Bill grew up in Washburn and received his education at Southwest. He was a life-long resident of Barry County. For several years he drove a truck for Tyson Foods where he received recognition by Don Tyson for over one million miles driven without an accident.
Resource: Fohn Funeral Home, online obit
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Cemetery: Harris Family Cemetery near Purdy
Deceased: GARRISON, Daniel Joseph ()
Birth: Dec. 21, 1964
Kansas City, KS
Death: June 6, 2011
Rural Monett, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Donald and Carole (Ferguson) Garrison. Daniel was employed at Hydro-Aluminum in Monett for twenty-seven years; had attended the Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church and was a graduate of Republic High School. He married Terri Beth (Harris) in 1983.He was preceded in death by his father.
Resource: Fohn Funeral Home, online obit
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Cemetery: Viney Creek
Deceased: ARNOLD, Margaret E. "Peggy" (LOWE)
Birth: Dec. 27, 1933
Gilman City, MO
Death: June 6, 2011
Golden, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry.................................... She was the daughter of Forrest and Alice (Mather) Lowe. On December 17, 1960, in Miami, Oklahoma, she was united in marriage to Arthur Jack “A.J.” Arnold, who preceded her in death on July 13, 2008. Also preceding her in death were her parents and one brother, Charles Lowe. For several years she worked for P.I.E. Truck Lines in Kansas City, she is a retired Teamster. In 1989, she and “A.J” moved from Lake Lotawana, Missouri to Golden to make their home.
Resource: Fohn Funeral Home, online obit
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Cemetery: Seligman
Deceased: PERKINS, Esther Margaret (HOOTEN)
Birth: Aug. 12, 1913
Barry Co., MO
Death: June 12, 2011
St. John's Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry................................. She was an Exeter, MO resident and the daughter of George and Sarah (Baughman) Hooten. On February 24, 1945, in Bentonville, Arkansas, she was united in marriage to Oran Perkins, who preceded her in death. Others preceded her in death were her parents; four brothers, Deb, Burl, Paul and Curt Hooten and six sisters, Velma Robyler, Marie Hooten, Bethela Hooten, Grace Lauderdale, Nellie Erwin and Hazel Holcomb. Esther received her education at Independence School and was a lifelong resident of Barry County.
Resource: Fohn Funeral Home, online obit
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Cemetery: Purdy
Deceased: HARRIS, J.H. “Dick” ()
Birth: March 10, 1914
Purdy, Barry Co., MO
Death: June 15, 2011
Benchmark Health Care, Monett, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry................................. He was the son of the late Roy and Bessie (McIntosh) Harris. Dick was a self-employed carpenter for many years, a member of the New Life Free Will Baptist Church in Monett and was a member of Antique Car Club in Fairview, MO. On March 13, 1935 in Purdy, MO, Dick married Dimple Christene Hughey. She preceded him in death on March 29, 1989. Also preceding him in death was one son, Leroy Harris; one grandson, Richard Harris; one brother, Dr. Noel Harris; and two sisters, Ruby Monett and Beulah Garoutte.
Resource: Buchanan Funeral Home, online obit
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Cemetery: New Site
Deceased: JOHNSON, Ester Lee (POWELL)
Birth: Nov. 1, 1923
Black Oak, AR
Death: Aug. 21, 2011
Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of the late Charles and Bessie (Stewart) Powell. She was united in marriage on November 26, 1947 in Mt. Vernon, MO to Jake Lester Johnson. She was a retired supervisor of housekeeping for St. Vincent’s Hospital in Monett. She was survived by two sons with the surname Grooms and one daughter. She was preceded in death by both her parents, Charles and Bessie; two brothers: Charles Powell Jr.,and James Powell; and one sister: Addie Marie Bunch.
Resource: Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Calton
Deceased: KACKLEY, Phyllis J. (ZINN)
Birth: Apr. 25, 1933
Verona, Lawrence Co., MO
Death: Aug. 24, 2011
St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry..............She was a Cassville, MO resident and the daughter of Earnest Jenning and Meta Rebecca (Thomas) Zinn. In May, 1950, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, she was united in marriage to Roy Ray Kackley, who preceded her in death on May 2, 2005. Also preceding her in death were her parents; two sisters, Dorothy Eden and Nancy Epperson; one brother, T.J. Zinn; one grandchild, Dawn Wallace and a son-in-law, James Unwin.
Resource: Fohn Funeral Home
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Cemetery: New Liberty - King's Prairie
Deceased: SINCLAIR-HALL, Catherine (WHALLEY)
Birth: Jan.3, 1949
Poole Dorset, England
Death: Aug. 28, 2011
Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: She was a Cassville, MO resident. She was the daughter of the Patrick and Rose(Brown) Whalley. She was united in marriage on July 12, 1974 in Poole Dorset, England to John Sinclair-Hall. She worked for the Cassville School District in the Cafeteria.
Resource: Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Lake Park Memorial Gardens
Deceased: GANNON, Patricia Sue (CRINKLAW)
Birth: Dec. 12, 1944
Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Death: Sept. 3, 2011
Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Richard and Mildred Crinklaw and the wife of Ronald Gannon. Pat was raised in Springfield, Missouri and graduated from Hillcrest in 1962. She earned her college degree and worked as an accountant for many years. Pat spent many hours serving for various organizations through the years such as Apple Butter Making Days Committee, Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks, Relay for Life and Noah’s Ark Preschool.
Resource: Fohn Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Horner
Deceased: MOELLER, Sarah Elizabeth "Betty" (HILBURN)
Birth: July 8, 1926
Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Death: Sept. 3, 2011
Springdale, AR
Research Note: ADD to existing entry..........She was the daughter of Oscar Hilburn and Grace (Beck) Hilburn. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Richard Moeller; son, Richard Lynn Moeller; sisters, Ruby Keene and Mary Boyd; and brother, Virgil Hilburn.
Resource: Cassville Democrat
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Cemetery: Rocky Comfort
Deceased: BAKER, Velma Christine (NODINE (SNOOK))
Birth: Oct. 10, 1922
Washburn, Barry Co., MO
Death: Sept.17, 2011
Red Rose Health and Rehab. Center, Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Oliver and Gertie (Privitt) Nodine. On November 18, 1977, in Washburn, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Andrew Joe Baker, who preceded her in death on January 5, 2010. Also preceding her in death were her parents and one brother, Arnold Nodine. Velma grew up and received her education at Seven Stars School in Star Hollow near Washburn, Missouri. Throughout her lifetime Velma owned and managed various restaurants in Barry County. Sons with the surname of Snook were named in the obit.
Resource: Fohn Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Rocky Comfort
Deceased: BAKER, Velma Christine (NODINE (SNOOK))
Birth: Oct. 10, 1922
Washburn, Barry Co., MO
Death: Sept.17, 2011
Red Rose Health and Rehab. Center, Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Oliver and Gertie (Privitt) Nodine. On November 18, 1977, in Washburn, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Andrew Joe Baker, who preceded her in death on January 5, 2010. Also preceding her in death were her parents and one brother, Arnold Nodine. Velma grew up and received her education at Seven Stars School in Star Hollow near Washburn, Missouri. Throughout her lifetime Velma owned and managed various restaurants in Barry County. Sons with the surname of Snook were named in the obit.
Resource: Fohn Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Lake Park Memorial Gardens
Deceased: ROGERS, Olive “Marie” (BIALKOWSKI)
Birth: June 20, 1927
Clayton, OH
Death: Sept.18, 2011
Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Frank Lewis and Tacy Ann (Miller) Bialkowski. On January 25, 1944, in Orange County, California, she was united in marriage to Robert Wesley Rogers. Preceding her in death were her parents; five brothers, three sisters and two grandsons, Chuck Rogers and Jeremiah Davison. “Ollie” or “Marie” grew up and received her education in Highland Park, California. She was a homemaker. In 1976, she moved from Burbank, California to Shell Knob to make her home.
Resource: Fohn Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Oak Ridge
Deceased: MADISON, George Eugene "Gene" ()
Birth: May 11, 1933
Cato, Barry Co., MO
Death: Sept. 12, 2011
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Gene was a welder and working under a conveyer type machine and it fell on him. He was the son of George and Elva (Sturgell) Madison. He attended school in the Hailey Community and graduated from Cassville High School in 1951. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict as well as in Germany. On June 25, 1955 he married Sharon Weller. Gene was an extremely industrious, hardworking man who would drop everything to help a friend. His mechanical abilities and homemade inventions helped solve many problems for his customers and friend’s. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death was by one daughter, Ronda Sue Madison.
Resource: White Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Horner
Deceased: BECK, Herschel Lee, Jr. ()
Birth: Oct. 25, 1954
Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO
Death: Sept. 20, 2011
Exeter, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Herschel Lee Beck, Sr. and Marzell (Garrett) Beck. He was a 1973 graduate of Wheaton High School. He worked in the logging business for many years at Mitchell’s sawmill, north of Wheaton.
Resource: White Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Bethel Baptist
Deceased: HENDERSON, Ralph F ()
Birth: Oct. 31, 1918
Purdy, Barry Co., MO
Death: Sept. 11, 2011
Benchmark Healthcare, Monett, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry..............He was the son of the son of the late Ben and Gertie (Inman) Henderson. He was united in marriage in March of 1936 in Loma Linda, CA to Anna Imogene Mullins. He was retired from Jumping Jack Shoes on Monett and he also built the store in Easyville in 1941 and helped in his sons garage. The grandfather of 12 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in by both his parents Ben and Gertie; one son: Billy Henderson; one daughter-in-law: Marilen Henderson; five brothers: Erskil Henderson, Chester Henderson, Chelsey Henderson, Oren Henderson, and Alva Henderson; one sister: Christine Combs; two granddaughters: Elizabeth Jones and Master SGT. Norma Barnes; and one great-grandson Austin Jones.
Resource: Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Arnhart
Deceased: BETTERTON, Ruby (MCCRACKEN (SHANAFELT))
Birth: May 17, 1934
Purdy, Barry Co., MO
Death: Sept. 17, 2011
Red Rose Health and Rehab. Center, Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of the late Floyd and Mayme (McGuire) McCracken. She was united in marriage on October 15, 1981 in Butterfield, MO to Curtis Betterton he preceded her in death on October 3, 2002. She retired from George’s Inc. in Butterfield, MO as a USDA Inspector. She is preceded in death by both her parents Floyd and Mayme; husband Curtis; two sons: Donald Shanafelt and Curtis (Chip) Betterton; and two brothers: Danny and Jim.
Resource: Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Rocky Comfort
Deceased: AKIN, Joyce Dean (HAYNES)
Birth: Feb. 1 1939
Rural Wheaton, Barry Co., MO
Death: Sept. 8, 2011
Neosho, Newton Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Argyle and Geneva (Smith) Haynes. Mrs. Akin was a homemaker and lived most of her life in the southwest Missouri area. Joyce and Louis Akin were married September 6, 1957. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Claude E. Haynes.
Resource: Clark Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Corinth
Deceased: STEVERSON, Barbara L. (ZINN)
Birth: June 28, 1932
Jenkins, Barry Co., MO
Death: Sept. 24, 2011
Cassville Health Care, Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Leonard and Nadean (Jordan) Zinn. On November 6, 1950, in Russell, Kansas, she was united in marriage to Jerry Steverson, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her father and step-mother, Leonard and Helen Zinn; her mother and step-father, Nadean and Earl Bradford; two children in infancy and one brother, Jim Bradford. Barbara grew up in Barry County, Missouri and graduated from Cassville High School.
Resource: Fohn Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Oak Hill
Deceased: RODEN, Robert “Bob” ()
Birth: Oct. 7, 1924
Monett, Barry Co., MO
Death: Sept. 28, 2011
St. John's Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the youngest child of George Greenberry and Lelia (Baker) Roden. In addition to his parents, preceding him in death were his brothers, Lester, Ralph and Herschel and two sisters, Ruth Hayward and Irene Roller. Shortly after graduating from Purdy High School in 1943, Bob was inducted into the Army. He was a veteran of World War II and saw action in the Philippines. He was wounded during the retaking of Corregidor, receiving the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. His wife was Leota Thompson. To this union five children were born. Bob worked for 13 years as the Bookmobile Driver/Clerk for the Barry County Library and was still recognized late in life by the former students of many small rural schools as “Bob the Bookmobile Man.” He was then employed at U.S. Shoes for 13 years before retiring.
Resource: Fohn Funeral Home
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Cemetery: New Salem
Deceased: BAGWELL, Billy Max ()
Birth: Jan. 17, 1925
Louisville, MS
Death: Sept. 23, 2011
Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Bill and Edna (Smith) Bagwell. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served in the South Pacific during World War II. He was involved in several major battles and as a result received numerous accommodations, including a Philippine Liberation Bronze Star and a World War II Victory Medal. Mr. Bagwell was a member of the Teamsters Union and employed by Jones Trucking in Kansas City for 34 years prior to retiring and moving to Cassville in 1986. He married Marjorie L. Bradford in Kansas City, MO. He was preceded in death by his son, Billy Eugene Bagwell, in 1951.
Resource: White Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Cox
Deceased: JENKINS, Jack Daniels ()
Birth: Sept. 28, 2011
St. John's Hosp., Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO
Death: Sept. 28, 2011
St. John's Hospital, Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO
Research Note: Jack Daniels Jenkins passed away shortly after birth on Wednesday September 28, 2011 at St. Johns Hospital in Aurora, MO. He was the son of Jennifer Nicole Jennings and Jack Dwayne Watkins of Aurora, MO. Note: Jack's surname listed as Jenkins. Mother as Jennings.
Resource: Bennett- Wormington Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Oakdale (Lawrence Co.)
Deceased: WALTRIP, Lucy May (SHAFFER)
Birth: Dec. 16, 1933
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO
Death: Sept. 28, 2011
Monett, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of the late Sam and Lucy (Loyd) Shaffer. She was united in Columbus, KS to Burnett Waltrip SR. She was retired from Tyson’s in Monett and a member of the New Site Baptist Church in Monett. She was preceded in death by both her parents Sam and Lucy and one son: Raymond Waltrip; one brother: George Shaffer; and three sisters: Lucinda Eden, Mary Waltrip, and Dorothy Williams.
Resource: Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Rocky Comfort
Deceased: DENT, Betty Joyce ()
Birth: Aug. 23, 1931
South of Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO
Death: Feb. 9, 2001
MO
Research Note: Betty worked 14 years on a dairy farm in Kansas and nine years in a garment factory in Missouri. She married Ray Dent in 1960. He preceded her in death. Survivors include one daughter, Patricia Gray of Wichita, Kan. her husband, James; three grandsons; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Norma Prewitt of Wheaton, Mo.; and one brother, Don Richmond of Newton, Kan. Services were held graveside at Rocky Comfort Cemetery Feb. 12, 2001 under the direction of Wheaton Funeral Home.
Resource: McDonald Co. Obits
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Cemetery: Dent
Deceased: ELLIS, Connie Lee (KEENE)
Birth: Aug. 9, 1938
Pea Ridge, Benton Co., MO
Death: Oct. 2, 2011
Washington Regional Medical Center, Fayetteville, Washington Co., MO
Research Note: Resident of Washburn, Missouri, formally of Bentonville, AR. She was the daughter of Willis Wesley Keene and Hettie Leora (Johnson) Keene. She graduated from Pea Ridge High School in 1956. She married Jimmy Ellis on January 24, 1964. Survived by one daughter and one son.
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Cemetery: Corinth
Deceased: LEE, Mary Jane “Nell” (HEFFLEY)
Birth: July 22, 1911
Washburn, Barry Co., MO
Death: Sept. 29, 2011
Cassville Health Care, Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry................She was the daughter the daughter of Charles M. and Lillie (Dunn) Heffley. On December 5, 1931, she was united in marriage to Raymond Lee, who preceded her in death on May 5, 1990. Nell received her education at Washburn Prairie School. She lived her entire life in Barry County, where she farmed with her husband.
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Cemetery: New Liberty - King's Prairie
Deceased: SIMS, Loretta H. (HAWKINS)
Birth: Feb. 23, 1918
Omaha, NE
Death: Oct. 7, 2011
Benchmark Health Care, Monett, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry..................She was the daughter of the late Hugh Hawkins and Sarah (Cohen) Hawkins. Loretta was raised in Nebraska where she attended school and later worked as a Nurse’s Aide at St. Joseph’s Hospital. During the 1950’s, Loretta lived in Guam operated the sole Tupperware business, making her career their very successful. On August 27, 1970 in Omaha, NE, Loretta married John P. Sims. He preceded her in death on June 3, 2002. She was also preceded in death by one son, Albert Franklin Painter, Jr.; one daughter, Edean Sharon Painter; one brother, Kenneth Holman; and one sister, Wanda Feldt.
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Cemetery: Arnhart
Deceased: TERRY, Ella Mae (JOHNSON)
Birth: June 22, 1927
Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO
Death: Sept. 26, 2011
Palm Harbor, FL
Research Note: ADD to existing entry................She was the daughter of Carl and Lila Johnson, of Pierce City. She married Fulton Terry, of California, who preceded her in death in 2000. Ella Mae began her career as a beautician with the Shepherd Beauty Shop, of Purdy, in 1947 before she met and married Fulton Terry of South Gate, California. She was retired from Sears Roebuck, of Los Angeles. She was a sister of Delphine Tate, of Pierce City. She will be buried at a later date at Arnhart Cemetery, east of Purdy, alongside her husband.
Resource: Monett Times Obit Oct. 6, 2011
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Cemetery: St. Peter & St. Paul
Deceased: CELUSNIAK, Maryjana ()
Birth:
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Research Note: Correction: The correct spelling of the last name is Celusniak (not Gelusniak. FYI, I believe the translation of the Polish headstone is "Here rests in saintly memory Maryjana Celusniak born in Galicya. Counts 57 years. Her life ended on the day of 19 December year 1899. Lord, Save Her Soul." I believe the original Polish spelling may be Czclusnik.
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Cemetery: Roller on Big Sugar Creek
Deceased: SANDERS, Ruby D. (DAY)
Birth: Sept. 3, 1911
Near Jacket, McDonald Co., MO
Death: Oct. 10, 2011
Research Note: ADD to existing entry...........She was the daughter of Jake Day and Alma Elizabeth Banks. She lived all of her life on Trents Creek at the bottom of Jake Day Hill. Ruby was hard working, from milking cows, raising chickens to retiring at Bella Vista Vacation Rentals at the age of 71. On September 10, 1930, she was united in marriage to Carroll Sanders, who preceded her in death on November 4, 1991, after sixty-one years of marriage. Also preceding her in death were her parents; three sisters, Pearl Shipley, Opal Day and Maxine Hendrix and two nieces, Phyllis Rollins and Fern Hendrix.
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Cemetery: Mineral Springs
Deceased: BRANDON , Clara Elizabeth (SMITH)
Birth: July 3, 1912
Mineral Springs, Barry Co., MO
Death: Oct. 17, 2011
Boise, ID
Research Note: ADD to existing entry..............She was the eldest daughter of Luther W. and Bessie (Burbridge) Smith. She married Herbert Brandon June 6, 1942, and to this union one daughter was born. The family moved to Hawthorne, Nevada in 1953; where Clara spent the next forty years. In 1993 Clara moved to Boise, Idaho to live with her daughter. Clara was named valedictorian of Cassville High School and received a scholarship to attend Southwest Missouri State College in Springfield. She earned a B.S. in Education from the University of Nevada. For thirty-eight years, Clara taught school in Missouri, Kansas, and Nevada. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers Loren, Grover, and Charles; and sisters Lola Isley, Ollie Blankenship, Bertha Bowen, and Dollie Smith.
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Cemetery: Munsey
Deceased: COOPER, Julia F. (EASLEY (BALL))
Birth: May 26, 1919
Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO
Death: Oct. 18, 2011
Medicalodge, Neosho, Newton Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry..............She was the daughter of William Greenberry and Mollie (Larcey) Easley. She was united in marriage to Allen Stanton Ball in December, 1936, who was killed in a logging accident in 1950. Later she married Walter James Cooper on July 16, 1952, who preceded her in death on September 19, 1994. Besides her husbands and parents, she was preceded in death by one grandson, Brian Miller and seven brothers and sisters, Reverend Loren Easley, Frank Easley, Audrey Easley, Zuma Priest, Allie Prier and two in infancy. Julia grew up and received her education in Eagle Rock. She was a homemaker, as well as working full time at Jumping Jacks and later at Justin Boot where she ran a lacing machine.
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Cemetery: Arnhart
Deceased: OWENS , Edna J. (LETTS)
Birth: Oct. 23, 1916
Bentonville, AR
Death: Oct. 19, 2011
St. John's Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Ernest and Margarett “Bell” (Mahurin) Letts. On November 23, 1936, in Garfield, Arkansas, she was united in marriage to Herschell Owens, who preceded her in death on February 3, 1968. Also preceding her in death were her parents; two daughters, Betty Jean Owens and Norma Faye Owens; five brothers, Lloyd Letts, Floyd Letts, Everett Letts, Edmond Letts and Bob Letts; two sisters, Blanche Ridenour and Gladys Russell; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Edna received her education at Newtonia, Missouri. Most of her life was spent in Barry County, Missouri and retired from Tysons in 1983. For a short time she lived in California, where she was a juvenile officer for the state of California.
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Cemetery: Russell
Deceased: WHITE , William "Bill" Harvey ()
Birth: Dec. 28, 1942
Jackson, MI
Death: Oct. 14, 2011
Red Rose Health and Rehab. Center, Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of son of Estel and Ruth (Chaffen) White Jr. Bill grew up and received his education in Michigan. He began his career in sales and management at Pepsi-Cola at the age of sixteen. He moved to the Barry County area in 1994. He was united in marriage to his best friend and love of his life, Rose Van Sandt (his second wife). In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Forbes and Ruthanne White, and one step-son, Billy Van Sandt.
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Cemetery: Calton
Deceased: CARPENTER , Ruby Bernice (CORDELL)
Birth: February 16, 1919
Viola, Barry Co., MO
Death: Oct. 14, 2011
Green Forest, AR
Research Note: She was the daughter of Festus and Etta (Craft) Cordell. She was united in marriage on November 18, 1937 to Raymond Carpenter in Cassville, MO, he preceded her in death on May 24, 1994. She was a homemaker and very devoted mother of 7 children. She was preceded in death by both parents Festus and Etta; four brothers, one sister, one daughter-in-law, Carrie Carpenter, and beloved husband of 56 years, Raymond.
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Cemetery: St. Peter & Paul Catholic
Deceased: KNOTT, Rose Ann (WROBLESKI)
Birth: Aug. 7, 1925
Pulaskifield, MO
Death: Oct. 16, 2011
Monett, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry.................She was the daughter of Joe and Rose (Bartkoski) Wrobleski. She was united in marriage on May 13, 1950 to Robert Knott in Pulaskifield. He preceded her in death in September of 2001. She was a homemaker and a graduate of Pierce City High School.
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Cemetery: Waldensian
Deceased: COURDIN, Mary Helen (MATTHEWS)
Birth: Apr. 5, 1930
Monett, Barry Co., MO
Death: Oct. 14, 2011
St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry...............She was the twin daughter of the Charles L. Matthews and Lena M. (Bryant) Matthews. Mary graduated from Monett High School with the Class of 1948. She then attended Monett Jr. College and SMS, pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. Mary taught third and fourth grades at Marshall Hill Elementary and also in Wentworth in the early 1950’s. She later worked as a CNA for Lacoba Nursing Home. Mary Helen Matthews and Gene Austin Courdin were united in marriage on June 4, 1953 in Monett. Gene preceded her in death on July 6, 2005. Also preceding her in death was her brother, Charles L. Matthews.
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Cemetery: Hickman
Deceased: GASTINEAU, Frederick Avaon ()
Birth: July 26, 1937
Pea Ridge, Benton Co., AR
Death: Oct. 26, 2011
Pea Ridge, Benton Co., AR
Research Note: He was the son of Franklin Roy Gastineau and Geneva (Hall) Gastineau. He served in the US Navy as a Petty Officer 3rd Class and was a supervisor at Daisy Manufacturing. He was a member of the Pea Ridge Church of Christ and is preceded in death by his parents; a half brother, Wayne Laughlin; one brother, Allan Gastineau; and one sister, Francene Gastineau Belcher.
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Cemetery: New Liberty - King's Prairie
Deceased: WILLIAMS, John ()
Birth: June 18, 1837
Death: Mar. 22, 1912
Research Note: CORRECTION...........His mother is named Drucella Davids and it should be Drucella Daniels.
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Cemetery: Lake Park Memorial Gardens
Deceased: LONG, Doris Jean (GADDIS (LEWIS))
Birth: Nov. 27, 1928
Louisville, KY
Death: Oct. 23, 2011
Tablerock Healthcare, Kimberling City, MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Jack Henry and Sophia Marie (Eisen) Gaddis. She was united in marriage to Jesse Lewis, who preceded her in death. On December 20, 1969, at Liberty, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Robert Lee ‘Bob” Long, who also preceded her in death on October 12, 2010. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Richard Gaddis and John Gaddis.
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Cemetery: Oak Hill
Deceased: TRUMAN, Duane Edward ()
Birth: Sept. 20, 1940
Diagonal, IA
Death: Oct. 25, 2011
Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Ed and Ora (Wilmeth) Truman. On December 27, 1974, in Cassville, he was united in marriage to Janice “Jan” Jackson. Duane grew up and received his education in Creston, Iowa, graduating from Creston High School. He went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering. In 1963, Duane joined the United States Army and was a pilot in the Vietnam War. Throughout his Army career he received various medals, ribbons and badges, including a Bronze Star Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with a Silver and a Bronze Star, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Aircraft Crewman Badge, Army Aviator Badge, Distinguished Flying Cross, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal and National Defense Service Medal. On January 31, 1983, Duane retired as a Major. He was a member of Vinh-Long Flying Unit, National Vietnam Helicopter Pilot Association, NRA and a Lifetime member of both the Monett VFW and Military Officers Association.
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Cemetery: Oak Hill
Deceased: JONES, Rayma (PEARL)
Birth: Aug. 26, 1917
Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Death: Sept. 27, 2011
Joplin Health Care, Joplin, Jasper Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Glen and Missie (Ray) Pearl. She was a graduate of Cassville High School and was a veteran of the United States Army, where she served as a Stenographer. Rayma was united in marriage to Daniel Jones on June 13, 1947, in Spokane, Washington. She spent most of her life in the Neosho area. Preceded in death by her husband, Daniel R. Jones; her son, David M. Jones; her parents; and her sisters and brother. A graveside memorial for Rayma Pearl Jones, who passed at on Sept. 27, 2011, has been scheduled for this Friday, Oct. 28. Friends and family will gather at her grave at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cassville at 1 p.m.
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Cemetery: New Liberty - King's Prairie
Deceased: MEDLIN, Betty Lou (JOHNSON (HADDOCK))
Birth: July 20, 1933
Monett, Barry Co., MO
Death: Oct. 22, 2011
Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of the late Marvin and Eva (Spain) Johnson. She first married Norman Sanders Haddock. She was united in marriage on Oct. 15, 1992 in Monett to Bill Medlin. She was preceded in death by both her parents, Marvin and Eva, and one son: Steven Haddock.
Resource: Monett Times
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Cemetery: McCormick/St. John
Deceased: KRUEGER, Leroy ()
Birth: Nov. 2, 1920
Friestatt, MO
Death: Oct. 23, 2011
Monett, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Richard and Hilda (Block) Krueger. He was a graduate of Pierce City High School with the Class of 1939. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II. For over 40 years, Leroy worked for the Missouri Department of Agriculture as a fresh fruit and vegetable inspector. On June 19, 1954 in Rogers, AR, Leroy and Frances Graham were united in marriage and they were blessed with over 57 years together. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Orville Krueger.
Resource: Monett Times
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Cemetery: Oakdale/Westbay
Deceased: WITHERS, Myrtle ()
Birth: Oct. 26, 1887
Death: July 12, 1888
Research Note: CORRECTION......Her parents were P E (Peter E) and F S (Frances S Allen) Withers.
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Cemetery: Pilant
Deceased: BLACK, Laverne Harold ()
Birth: June 14, 1928
Barry Co., MO
Death: Nov. 5, 2011
Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the eldest son of Marion and Iva (Taylor) Black. He was the third of 8 children. He grew up on his family’s farm on Flat Creek, where, as a child, he attended Black School. He graduated from Cassville High School in 1945 and was united in marriage to Lilas Towe, his high school sweetheart, on Feb. 2, 1948. She preceded him in death in 2007. He was also preceded in death by his parents, two older sisters, and one younger brother. He and Lilas migrated west in 1948, eventually settling in Prineville, OR, where he worked in the lumber business for 45 years, eventually retiring as the Sales Manager of Consolidated Pine in 1993. After 58 years in Central Oregon, he and Lilas returned to their childhood home in Cassville in 2006.
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Cemetery: Oak Hill
Deceased: ARCHER, Edward “Eddy” William ()
Birth: July 30, 1951
Burbank, CA
Death: Nov. 6, 2011
Select Specialty Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of the son of Lee R. and Dorothy (Birlew) Archer, who preceded him in death. Eddy received his education in California and Arkansas. He worked as a certified nurse’s aide, welder and short order cook during his life. He loved summer weather, riding his Harley and playing his keyboard and guitar. On August 9, 2007, he became a resident of Cassville Health Care and Rehabilitation, where he entertained other residents and staff with his music.
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Cemetery: Chitwood
Deceased: HENDERSON, Charles "Leon" ()
Birth: July 30, 1926
Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO
Death: Nov. 7, 2011
Cassville Health and Rehab., Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of James Henry and Nannie May (Cox) Henderson. He was united in marriage to Geneva Mahurin on August 26, 1944, and to this union two children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Ruby. Leon received his education at Rocky Comfort where he grew up. He served his country during World War II in the United States Navy. Following his discharge, he returned home where he drove a truck most of his life. He delivered propane to customers all through out Barry County. He was a member of Seligman First Baptist Church, Pythagoras Lodge # 383, Cassville and American Legion Post # 118 of Cassville.
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Cemetery: Waldensian
Deceased: PHILYAW , Bridget Ann (MCGOWEN (HARP))
Birth: July 5, 1962
Monett, Barry Co., MO
Death: Nov. 6, 2011
Freeman Hosp., Joplin, Jasper Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Patty (Planchon) Coatney and Hank McGowen. Survived by one daughter and two sons with the surname Harp. She was preceded in death by her father Hank.
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Cemetery: St. Peter & Paul Catholic
Deceased: BLEVINS, Julia Anna (WASHECK (LANDOLL))
Birth: Sept. 9, 1936
Barry Co., MO
Death: Nov. 11, 2011
Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Andy and Julia (Rosewicz) Washeck. Julia Anna Landoll was married to Hollis Blevins on Thursday, November 27, 1986, in Pierce City, MO. Survived by one son, living Landoll, and seven daughters; one step-son; one step-daughter; two brothers; thirteen grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.
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Cemetery: St. John's Lutheran Stone's Prairie New
Deceased: SCHAD, Jerry Dean ()
Birth: Nov. 18, 1944
Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Death: Nov. 12, 2011
Freeman Hosp., Joplin, Jasper Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of the late Rudolph and Leona (Casper) Schad. He was united in marriage on December 19, 1964 to Carolyn Laughlin. He was a graduate of Crowder College holding an Associate Degree in Agriculture and was a farmer. He was preceded in death by both his parents Rudolph and Leona.
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Cemetery: Waldensian
Deceased: MEDLIN, Berniece ()
Birth: Mar. 29, 1912
Monett, Barry Co., MO
Death: Nov. 10, 2011
Monett, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Delmar W. and Mable (Combs) Medlin. She lived her entire life in the Monett area. She was a graduate of Purdy High School and Southwest Missouri State College in Springfield. She enjoyed teaching elementary school for 46 years. She retired from the Monett R-1 School District. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Lydia Circle and U.M.W. and served as a volunteer for Loaves and Fishes for many years. She was also a member of Barry County Retired Teachers and Delta Kappa Gamma, and a life-time member of the National Retired Teacher’s Association. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Audrey Millikan and her husband Clark and Dorothy Anderson and her husband Howard; and one brother, Kenneth Medlin and his wife Mary.
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Cemetery: Muncie Chapel
Deceased: STEWART, Bonnie Louise ()
Birth: Sept. 7, 1928
Miami, OK
Death: Nov. 18, 2011
Marionville, Lawrence Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of William Franklin (Jack) and Ella Mae (Stark) Stewart, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, George, Bernard and Jack, Jr.; one sister, Gwendolyn Myers; her dearest friend, Marilyn Hunt. Bonnie graduated from Wheaton High School and continued her education at St. John’s Nursing School in Joplin, Missouri, where she became a registered nurse. On December 11, 1951, Bonnie joined the United States Air Force and served during both the Korean War and Viet Nam War. Throughout her service career, she received several medals, badges and commendations which included a Bronze Star. After serving over twenty years, she retired as a Lt. Colonel on January 31, 1972, at Biloxi, Mississippi. She moved to Ocean Springs, Mississippi, following her retirement. In 2007, she moved to the Methodist Manor at Marionville, Missouri.
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Cemetery: Clio
Deceased: REDDING , Dorothea "Dot" Jane (MADISON)
Birth: May 3, 1917
Coffeeville, KS
Death: Nov. 21, 2011
Cassville Health and Rehab., Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry.....................She was the daughter of Roy Levi and Wilhelmina Jane (Phillips) Madison. On October 16, 1937, in Oak Ridge, Missouri, she was united in marriage to William Uel “Pete” Redding, who preceded her in death on February 25, 2002. Also preceding her in death were her parents; one sister, Pearl Seago and three brothers, Elzie, Kenneth and Leslie Madison. “Dot” as many called her attended Longfellow School in Coffeyville, Kansas. The depression began and the factories were only open one or two days a week so a person couldn’t make a living that way. Dorothea’s parents owned some land near Hailey, Missouri, so when she was fifteen they moved there and farmed, raising cattle and chickens to sell cream and eggs. Dot’s hobbies were cooking, knitting and crocheting, her hands were never idle.
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Cemetery: Horner
Deceased: HENBEST , Nancy Jean (WARD (JAGGER))
Birth: Oct. 4, 1933
Springfield, CO
Death: Nov. 24, 2011
Cassville Health and Rehab., Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Lloyd R. and Rena (Powell) Ward. On May 23, 1952, she was united in marriage to Raymond E. Jagger and to this union three sons were born. Raymond preceded her in death on October 11, 1962. On January 29, 1966, she married James Albert Henbest and to this union one son was born. James passed away September 9, 2008. Also preceding her in death were her parents and two brothers, Richard Ward and Lloyd Austin Ward. Nancy grew up and received her education in Springfield, Colorado, where she graduated from high school. She was a dispatcher for the sheriff’s office in Springfield and later became an Avon representative. Throughout her career she received many awards from Avon. Over forty years ago she moved from Springfield to Cassville to make her home.
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Cemetery: Waldensian
Deceased: MAGNIN, Arthur ()
Birth: March 3, 1920
Monett, Barry Co., MO
Death: Nov. 26, 2011
Purdy, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry..........He was the son of the late Felix and Julie (Cuendet) Magnin. He was united in marriage on September 28, 1951 in Brazil Indiana to Pauline Slatter, she preceded him in death on June 8, 1993. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Waldensian Presbyterian Church in Monett, MO. He is preceded in death by both his parents: Felix and Julie; one brother: Alfred Magnin; and one sister: Virginia Rutladge.
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Cemetery: Sparks
Deceased: SMITH, J. D. ()
Birth: June 9, 1927
Star City, MO
Death: Dec. 12, 2011
Freeman Hosp., Joplin, Jasper Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Thurman and Lou (Oaks) Smith. Mr. Smith was married to Kaye Kelly on Friday, June 22, 1956, in Monett, MO. J.D. graduated from Cassville High School and received an undergraduate degree at S.M.S. in Springfield. He went on to receive his Master's degree from the University of Arkansas. J.D. was a well known superintendent in several Southwest Missouri schools. He served in Pierce City, Southwest R-5, Exeter, Marionville, and after retiring, again served as superintendent back at Pierce City.
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Cemetery: King/P. E. Roller
Deceased: HENRY , Charles Douglas ()
Birth: Jan. 24, 1949
Washburn, Barry Co., MO
Death: Dec. 12, 2011
Marionville, Lawrence Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Walter Clyde and Esther “Eldine” (Gifford) Henry. Preceding him in death were two brothers, Harry Henry and Glenn Henry. Charlie received his education at Washburn and Exeter Schools. During the Viet Nam War he served in the United States Army from September, 1966, until September, 1969. Most of his life was spent as an over the road truck driver for R B Transport, hauling poultry waste.
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Cemetery: Washburn Prairie
Deceased: SENTER , Wanda Dean (BANKS)
Birth: May 20, 1935
Washburn, Barry Co., MO
Death: Dec. 13, 2011
Washburn, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry...........She was the daughter of Samuel Otis and Velma (Poe) Banks. On July 23, 1956, in Miami, Oklahoma, she was united in marriage to Ned Senter, who preceded her in death on March 7, 1990. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Samuel Raymond Banks and two sisters, Freda Lou Rose and Dorothy Marie Morgan. Wanda grew up in Barry County and attended Trents Creek Grade School and graduated from Washburn High School. She and Ned raised both Beef and Dairy Cattle. Wanda also worked as a Customer Representative for Wal-Mart for several years.
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Cemetery: Muncie Chapel
Deceased: LICKLIDER , Raymond Charles ()
Birth: Nov. 22, 1926
St. Louis, MO
Death: Dec. 14, 2011
Cox Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry.....................He was the son of Lemuel Charles and Nora Louise (Branson) Licklider. On October 25, 1952, he was united in marriage to Lorene Brattin. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Elmer Licklider and two sisters, Shirley Tate and Barbara Lee Licklider. Raymond graduated from Argentine High School in Kansas City, Kansas and continued his education at Kansas City, Kansas Junior College. He served during World War II in the United States Navy from August 1943 until 1946 and continued his service to his country in April, 1947, by joining the United States Army. Following his honorable discharge from the Army, he worked for the Kansas City Fire Department in Kansas City, Kansas for twenty-two years retiring as a Captain. He returned to Ridgley in 1979.
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Cemetery: Oak Hill
Deceased: WOODS, Maude (LANEY)
Birth: May 6, 1920
Ridgley, Barry Co., MO
Death: Dec. 14, 2011
Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry.............She was the daughter of John and Myrtle (Powell) Laney, one of nine children. On August 2, 1939, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, James Woods, who preceded her in death on November 22, 2008. They were married 69 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers; two sisters; a daughter, Wilma and her husband, Gary and a grandson, Billy. Maude was employed with companies and finished her working career with her husband, James in the Shelter Insurance Agency.
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Cemetery: Rocky Comfort
Deceased: BROWN, DeElda Mae (SEE (ELLISON))
Birth: July 1, 1935
Washington, IA
Death: Dec.16, 2011
St. John's Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Michael D. and Bernice (Thompson) See. On December 29, 1956, she was united in marriage to Wayne Lee Ellison and to this union two children were born. On June 24, 1987, in Miami, Oklahoma, she married Vance Brown, who preceded her in death on July 14, 2006. Also preceding her in death were her parents, one sister and two brothers. DeElda grew up and received her education in Washington, Iowa. In 1969, she moved to the Rocky Comfort area to make her home.
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Cemetery: Horner
Deceased: BROCK , Isaac Noel ()
Birth: July 14, 1918
Mt. Olive, Barry Co., MO
Death: Dec. 17, 1918
St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry under Noel Brock.................. He was son of Albert Washington and Lula Maude (Jimmerson) Brock, was born on July 14, 1918 at his home in the Mt.Olive area. He grew up and received his education in Barry County. At the age of 14 he began his lifelong work as a carpenter. In 1941 before the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Noel enlisted in the United States Navy. He was stationed on the USS Texas serving in WWII. After being honorably discharged in 1945, he returned to Cassville continuing his career in carpentry building many homes in the Cassville and Table Rock area. On September 25, 1951 in Rogers, Arkansas, Noel was united in marriage to Mamie Floriene Joel.
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Cemetery: Oak Hill
Deceased: MCCULLOUGH , Lonnie Eugene ()
Birth: Sept.15, 1942
Haskell, OK
Death: Dec. 26, 2011
Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Paul McCullough and Maudie Kincaide. On March 12, 1960, in Miami, OK, he was united in marriage to Connie Sue Buntin and remained married for fifty-two years. To this union two children were born. Preceding him in death were his father, Paul McCullough; his mother, Maudie Kincaide; one son, Robert McCullough and two brothers, Wayne McCullough and Robert Jackson. Lonnie was lovingly raised by TJ and Clarence King of Cassville, Missouri. He served his country in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. Lonnie worked in law enforcement most of his life including working for the City of Cassville Police Department for twenty-eight years. He served as a city Patrolman, as the DARE Officer and Public Education Officer and for the last seven years as Chief of Police in Cassville. Upon his retirement in April of 2008, the city dedicated the new Cassville Police Department to Lonnie. In addition to his law enforcement duties, Lonnie was a devoted community volunteer. For many years he assisted with the Cassville Schools Hooked On Fishing Program, Kids Fishing Day at Roaring River, Cassville Jr. Football League and the Cassville 2000 Community Coalition and Youth Advisory Board.
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Cemetery: Rocky Comfort
Deceased: BERZIEL , James Freddie ()
Birth: July 9, 1925
Death: Dec. 26, 2011
Joplin, Jasper Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of James Nathan and Arvilla (Hance) Berziel. Fred was the youngest of five children. He was married to Wilma Fern Santee on September 16, 1952, in Eureka Springs, AR. Fred received his education at Wheaton, Missouri, where he graduated from Wheaton High School. During his life Fred was a resident of Joplin, Missouri and Wheaton, Missouri. He served his country in the United States Army as a military police officer during the Korean War. He served as mayor of Wheaton and was a charter member of Wheaton Southern Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Fern on July 16, 2005, his parents and his siblings, Hazel Berziel, George Berziel, Maxine Lee and Leora Flora.
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Cemetery: Rocky Comfort
Deceased: BERZIEL, Wilma Fern (SANTEE)
Birth: Nov. 26, 1925
Purdy, Barry Co., MO
Death: July 16, 2005
St. John's Hosp., Joplin, Jasper Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Ellis and Zelma (Brattin) Santee. She was a graduate of Wheaton High School and operated Fern's Beauty Shop for 20 years. She married Freddie Berziel on Sept. 16, 1952, in Eureka Springs, AR. She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
Resource: McQueen Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Carney
Deceased: HUFFHINES, Ethel Charleen (SEITZ)
Birth: Mar. 20, 1928
Cape Fair, MO
Death: Dec. 28, 2011
Ozark Mountain Health Care, Crane, MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry..............She was the daughter of Willard and Hettie (Carney) Seitz. On June 23, 1946, in Ormsby County, Nevada, she was united in marriage to Howard Huffhines, who preceded her in death on September 24, 1986. Also preceding her in death were her parents; two brothers, Jack and Joe Seitz and two sisters, Noma Carney and Nona (Judy) Swearingen. Ethel retired from the Department of Motor Vehicle in Sacramento, California. She moved with her husband, Howard to a farm in Barry County that was originally homesteaded by her grandfather, Henry Carney.
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Cemetery: Oak Hill
Deceased: BLACK, Genevieve (MCCLURE)
Birth: June 27, 1923
Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO
Death: Dec. 28, 2011
Red Rose Health and Rehab. Center, Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry................She was the daughter of Martin E. and Lula (Lamberson) McClure. On March 5, 1942, in Monett, Missouri, she was united in marriage to William H. Black, who preceded her in death on November 14, 1988. Also preceding her in death were her parents, three brothers and one sister. Genevieve grew up and received her education at Rocky Comfort, where she graduated from high school. She was a life-long resident of this area and was a homemaker. Since 1946 she had made her home in Cassville.
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Cemetery: Oak Hill
Deceased: HOLDEN, Barbara Jane ()
Birth: Aug. 23, 1927
Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Death: Dec. 30, 2011
Research Note: Had two surviving sons with the surname Bracken. She was the daughter of Gladys Mae (Williams) Holden and John Allen Holden. Retired from Pepsi Cola Bottling - St. Louis after 30 years service, she resided in Sacramento, CA; South Padre Island and Victoria, TX; Farmington, Crestwood, Marthasville and Washington, MO.
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Cemetery: Antioch
Deceased: ROBISON, Maxine Ozell (HENDERSON)
Birth: April 7, 1924
Purdy, Barry Co., MO
Death: Dec. 28, 2011
Monett, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry.............She was the daughter of the late Ben and Gertie (Inman) Henderson. She was united in marriage on December 20, 1941 in Monett to Orville Robison. He preceded her in death on February 15, 1998. She was a retired nurse’s aide at Lacoba Nursing Center and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by both her parents Ben and Gertie; six brothers: Erskil Henderson, Oren Henderson, Chester Henderson, Chelsie Henderson, Alva Henderson, and Ralph Henderson; and one twin sister: Christine Combs.
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Cemetery: McCormick/St. John
Deceased: LINGSPORN, Vonda H. (LALOGE)
Birth: April 27, 1922
Chase Co., KS
Death: Dec. 30, 2011
Monett, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry.............She was the first child of Leo Isador R. and Esther (Bullard) LaLoge. She was preceded in death by her husband Enos F. Klingsporn, brothers Delbert LaLoge and John Maxwell, and a sister Ruby Laloge Childress. She came to Monett as a teenager and remained. She was a longtime employee and manager of Norris Grain Company on Front Street.
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Cemetery: Bethel Baptist
Deceased: HORTON, Shirley Jean (LONG)
Birth: Feb. 19, 1937
Purdy, Barry Co., MO
Death: Jan. 2, 2012
Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of the late Olen and Edwinna (Inman) Long. She was united in marriage on February 15, 1953 in Monett to Clarence “Junior” Horton, he preceded her in death on November 26, 2010. She was retired from Oxford Health Care and Horton Rentals.
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Cemetery: Bethel Baptist
Deceased: HOWERTON, Stephen Michael ()
Birth: Sept. 25, 1967
Monett, Barry Co., MO
Death: Jan. 5, 2012
Monett, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of John and Kathy (Owens)Howerton. He was united in marriage on September 26, 2006 to Diane Long. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines and an avid fisherman.
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Cemetery: Oakdale
Deceased: SLIGAR, Darrell L. ()
Birth: Oct. 23, 1940
Topeka, KS
Death: Jan. 4, 2012
KU Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
Research Note: ADD to existing entry.................He was the son of Roma (Montgomery) Sligar and Elwood Sligar. He graduated from the University of Kansas in 1963 with a master’s degree in education. After graduation he had a career as a math teacher and high school principal in Valley Falls, Seneca, and Phillipsburg Kansas. In 1982 Darrell left education to join Jack Henry and Associates as the 19th employee of the company, working on the development of several early products. He left JHA in 1990 to become a partner in Data Trade which was later acquired by JHA. Darrell returned to JHA in 1998 to lead the development of imaging product Silhouette. He retired in 2010. In 1963 Darrell married Karen Kampmeier, who preceded him in death in 1997. He was also preceded in death by daughter Lori Swearingen and her husband Bo, in 2010. In 2000 Darrell married Jane (Hager) Sligar.
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Cemetery: Osa Cemetery
Deceased: WILSON, John M. ()
Birth: Aug. 1833
TN
Death: Dec. 1, 1883
Research Note: Correction: Now listed as Unknown Wilson, Grave #479. John M. Wilson was the son of Hugh P. Wilson and Nancy Culton Wilson. He was a brother to David Alexander Wilson and the husband of Delaney Triplett.
Resource: Family Research
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Cemetery: Osa Cemetery
Deceased: ELLIS, Altie I. ()
Birth: Feb. 7, 1875
Death: Mar. 10, 1875
Research Note: Please remove my previous correction from this cemetery entry.
Resource: Family Research
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Cemetery: Rocky Comfort
Deceased: SIMON, Edward ()
Birth: Sept 9, 1875
MO
Death: Apr 7, 1939
MI
Research Note: Edward Michael Simon was my grandfather. Buried next to spouse: Dora Ellen Piper Simon. Both died in Michigan, but per their request, are buried at Rocky Comfort Cemetery.
Resource: Death Certificate & Cemetery Stone
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Cemetery: Rocky Comfort
Deceased: SIMON, Dora Ellen (PIPER)
Birth: Oct 19, 1872
Lawrence Co., MO
Death: Jan 22, 1938
MI
Research Note: Dora Ellen Piper Simon was my grandmother. She often went by Ella, but gravestone says Ellen. She is buried next to her husband, Edward Michael Simon.
Resource: Death Certificate & Cemetery Stone
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Cemetery: Mount Pleaant
Deceased: EUBANKS, Arthur ()
Birth: July 18, 1885
Death: Sep. 13, 1912
Hot Springs, Garland County, AR
Research Note: Additional info [ the date of birth and place of death is new]
Resource: Saskatchewan, Canada probate record available at FamilySearch.org
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Cemetery: Corinth
Deceased: STEVERSON , Danny Gene ()
Birth: Dec. 1, 1951
Barry Co., MO
Death: Jan. 8, 2012
Anaheim, CA
Research Note: He was the son of Leonard “Jerry” and Barbara L. (Zinn) Steverson, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were two siblings in infancy. Danny grew up in Cassville and moved to Springdale, Arkansas where he graduated with the Class of 1969 and continued on at the School of Radiological Sciences. Danny was a radiology technician at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange County, CA. Survived by one son, two daughters.
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Cemetery: Calton
Deceased: COLLINS, Jeremy Mark ()
Birth: April 25, 1987
Willingboro, N. J.
Death: Jan. 4, 2012
Lansdowne, PA
Research Note: He was the son of Dale Ralph and Joy Monica (Crouch) Collins. Jeremy grew up in Texas and New Jersey. He graduated from Houghton College in Houghton, N. Y. in 2009. He graduated Cum Laude with a bachelor of science in both computer science and mathematics. Jeremy was employed by NextDocs of King of Prussia, Penn. where he worked as a computer programmer. His maternal grandparents, Bobby and Deloris Crouch, preceded him in death. A graveside service, under the direction of the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, in Aurora, will be held at 2012, at the Calton Cemetery in Pleasant Ridge.
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Cemetery: Goodnight
Deceased: OLIVER, Rodney "Rod" Lee ()
Birth: Sept. 28, 1949
Price, UT
Death: Jan. 11, 2012
Exeter, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Vernell Charles and Norma Rue (Safley) Oliver. He was preceded in death by his father; two uncles, Edward “Teddy” Grant Oliver and John Oliver and one aunt, Larie Johansen. Rod grew up and received his education in Price, Utah. He was a cattle farmer and enjoyed working with his cows. In 1987, he moved from Wellington, Utah, to Barry County to make his home.
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Cemetery: Washburn Prairie
Deceased: WILLIAMS, Edwin “Leon” ()
Birth: Sept. 8, 1937
Exeter, Barry Co., MO
Death: Jan. 18, 2012
Ozark Community Hosp., Springfield, Green Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry................ He was the son of Rolland Earl and Gladys (Gardner) Williams. On December 26, 1958, in Cassville, he was united in marriage to Wanda D. “Dee” Pendergraft, who preceded him in death on April 4, 2008. Also preceding him in death were his father; one son, Edwin Leon Williams, Jr. and two brothers, Johnny Williams and Bill Williams. Leon received his education at Southwest Schools at Washburn. He then entered the United States Army, serving from June 14, 1956, until July 17, 1967. On December 17, 1986, he retired from The National Guard 203rd Engineer Battalion of Anderson, Missouri. For several years he was farm manager for Hudson Farms at various locations.
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Cemetery: Purdy
Deceased: QUICK, Ollie Maxine (WORMINGTON)
Birth: July 25, 1929
Death: Jan. 15, 2012
Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of the late Damon Cecil and Ollie (Henderson) Wormington. She was united in marriage on July 25, 1954 in Purdy, MO to Lawrence Quick. She was preceded in death by both her parents Damon and Ollie.
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Cemetery: Waldensian
Deceased: BARTTRUM, George Albert ()
Birth: March 31, 1945
Monett, Barry Co., MO
Death: Jan. 16, 2012
Red Rose Health and Rehab. Center, Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Julia (Balmas) Barttrum and the late Wayne Barttrum. He was a retired Janitor.He was preceded in death by his father Wayne and one brother: Jimmy.
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Cemetery: Oak Hill
Deceased: TROBAUGH , Betty (BURGESS (TUTTLE))
Birth: July 9, 1915
Ford, KS
Death: Jan. 19, 2012
Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry................................. She was the daughter of Steve and Mabel Burgess. She was united in marriage to Virgil Tuttle, who preceded her in death. Later she married William Trobaugh, who also preceded her in death. Others preceding her in death were a daughter, Patricia Ann Bliss; one brother, Dolph Ford and two sisters, Jeanne Lafitte and Mildred Douglas. Betty spent many years working in the jewelry industry. She was an editor of the Modern Jeweler Magazine in Kansas City, Missouri, and from there went on to working with sales representatives setting up the MINK Jewelry Show. She retired to Eagle Rock, Missouri, and accepted the position of Executive Director of the Kansas Jewelers Association.
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Cemetery: King/P. E. Roller
Deceased: BRANNAN, Georgie Alvin, Rev. ()
Birth: May 25, 1913
Seligman, Barry Co., MO
Death: Jan. 21, 2012
Cox Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of George and Eliza (Oakley) Brannan. On July 11 1936, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, he was united in marriage to Mildred Gladys Johnson, who preceded him in death on January 31, 2010. Also preceding him in death were his parents; four brothers; one sister; a son-in-law; two grandchildren and one great grandchild. G.A., as most people knew him, received his education at a rural school between Washburn and Seligman. He was a long time Assembly of God Minister and was a member of OK Assembly of God Church at Washburn. Much of his life was spent in Oklahoma and returned to Seligman, Missouri seventeen years ago.
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Cemetery: Muncie Chapel
Deceased: RENKOSKI, Elsie Mae (PHILLIPS)
Birth: April 12, 1929
Gallatin, MO
Death: Jan. 25, 2012
Purdy, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Harley and Mabel (Graham) Phillips. On October 22, 1949, in Kansas City, Kansas, she was united in marriage to Lawrence Henry Renkoski and to this union twelve children were born. Preceding her in death were her parents and two sisters, Minnie (Irene) Parr and Colene Taylor. Elsie received her education in Kansas City, Missouri, where she graduated from high school. She then continued her education, graduating from SMS. As a teenager Elsie began working for MA Bell Phone Company in Kansas City, remaining there five years. For twenty years she was assistant librarian at Crowder College.
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Cemetery: Calton
Deceased: WILLIAMS, Marion Lee ()
Birth: Oct. 10, 1930
Galena, MO
Death: Jan. 25, 2012
Benchmark Health Care, Monett, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Ray Homer Williams and Martha Ann “Annie” (Sims) Williams. Marion worked as a Truck Driver for Springdale Farms in Springdale, AR. Marion is survived by one son; two daughters; one brother and one sister.
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Cemetery: Oak Hill
Deceased: REID, Johnny O’Dell ()
Birth: Dec. 1, 1935
Doniphan, MO
Death: Jan. 27, 2012
Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the third child of Don Van Reid and Mabel Mae Sharum Reid. On December 28, 1952, Johnny married Octava Marie Tittle and to this union came four children, eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Johnny walked closely with his Lord and Savior, preaching the word of God as an evangelist beginning at the young age of 11. He later became ordained as a minister in the Pentecostal Holiness Church, serving as pastor of the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Mesquite, Texas. nny, Marie and family moved from Texas to Cassville in 1967, where they owned and operated Reid Hardware. Johnny later built homes and investment properties and served as a realtor. Johnny served his community as a Cassville R-4 District school board member and President of the Cassville Athletic Booster Club. Johnny and Marie subsequently returned to Texas in the 1980’s, where they lived before returning home to Cassville to retire.
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Cemetery: Antioch
Deceased: WALKER , Deleva Sue "Dee" (WILSON)
Birth: Sept. 25, 1944
Barry Co., MO
Death: Jan. 27, 2012
Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Onis and Maxine (Steele) Wilson. On December 31, 1965, she was united in marriage to Richard D. Walker and to this union two sons were born. She grew up in Shell Knob, where she received her elementary education and then graduated from Cassville High School. She had lived in Aurora and spent most of her life in this area. For several years she was employed at Wal-Mart.
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Cemetery: Clio
Deceased: GAUTNEY , Larry James “Jim” ()
Birth: Dec. 21, 1936
Boise, ID
Death: Jan. 30, 2012
Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Fred and Leota (Hudson) Gautney. On April 15, 1966, in Jenkins, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Sherlene Fryman, who preceded him in death on April 2, 1999. Also preceding him in death were his parents; one sister, Louise Aldrich and three brothers, Loyal Dean Gautney, Bill Gautney and J.D. Gautney. He moved with his family at a young age from Idaho to Jenkins, Missouri. He received his education at Jenkins and remained in Barry County the rest of his life, where he was a carpenter.
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Cemetery: Arnhart
Deceased: SIMPSON, Johnnie Morris ()
Birth: July 10, 1922
Butterfield, Barry Co., MO
Death: Jan. 29, 2012
Jasper, MO
Research Note: He was the son of the late Barney and Mabel (Taylor) Simpson. He was united in marriage on June 21, 1946 in Columbus, KS to Jewel Pryor, she preceded him in death on May 6, 2010. He was a farmer and served in the Army during World War II. Johnnie is survived by two sons; six grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
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Cemetery: Oak Hill
Deceased: RODEN, Leota Faye (THOMPSON)
Birth: Jan. 8, 1931
Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Death: Feb. 2, 2012
Mercy Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: She was the second child of William Henry and Lois Olena (Hawk) Thompson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Harold Roden, and her twin sister, Oleta Maye Thompson. Leota attended Cassville School until the sixth grade, after which she completed her education at Butterfield School. Leota not only excelled in the sports of volleyball and softball in high school, but also was the valedictorian of the Class of 1949. Library in Cassville, Missouri. There she met Robert “Bob” Roden and they were married on July 31, 1955. Leota worked at Jumping Jacks Shoe Corp. in Cassville for six years and then spent thirteen years at Justin Boot Company before retiring.
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Cemetery: Easley
Deceased: EASLEY , Charley Ray ()
Birth: May 7, 1921
Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO
Death: Feb. 11, 2012
NW Medical Center, Springdale, AR
Research Note: He was the son of William Greenberry Easley and Mollie (Larcey) Easley. On April 3, 1941, in Wheaton, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Roma Epperly. He is survived by his wife of seventy years, Roma Easley; five children; ten grandchildren; twenty-seven great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Greenberry Easley and Mollie Easley; four brothers, Loren Easley, Frank Easley, Aubrey Easley and Loyd Easley; four sisters, Zuma Priest, Alma Easley, Allie Prier and Julie Cooper and two great grandchildren, Parker and Fisher Vinson. Ray, as most people knew him, grew up and received his education at Eagle Rock. For several years he ran a heavy equipment business and was a long time cattle farmer, which he enjoyed.
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Cemetery: Arnhart
Deceased: MACKEY , Daniel “Danny” Allen ()
Birth: April 17, 1950
Joplin, Jasper Co., MO
Death: Feb. 10, 2012
Mercy Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of James “Junior” Mackey and Beulah Harris. Following graduation from Monett High School in 1968, he served in the National Guard. In 1970 he entered the trucking business and in 1980 moved to Cassville and started his own trucking business, American Farm Land. In 1984 he purchased Southwest Missouri Transit and operated that until 1991 when he started Artic Coastal Transport in the operation of more than 100 over-the-road trucks. In 2003, he started American Farm Land Supply and operated that until his death. He was preceded in death by his father, “Junior” Mackey, his mother, Beulah Harris Garoutte, and his sister, Shila Cendroski.
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Cemetery: Purdy
Deceased: CLOVER, Helen Roberta (ROACH)
Birth: May 21, 1920
Enid, OK
Death: Feb. 13, 2012
Ozark Methodist Manor, Marionville, MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry........She was the daughter of the late William and Golda (Moody) Roach. She was united in marriage to Earl Clover in 1953 he preceded her in death on March 29, 2006. Throughout high school Helen was a member of the Oklahoma High School Honor Society. She graduated from Ponca City High School and served as Valedictorian upon graduation in 1938. She served her community through the Parent Teachers Association (PTA), even though she had no children of her own. She worked at the First National Bank in Ponca City and went back to school at Ponca Business College in the evenings. She became a Deacon’s wife in 1953 and served in many capacities at Longwood Baptist Church in Ponca City, Oklahoma and First Baptist Church of Purdy in Missouri. Helen also worked in the Patent Division at the Continental Oil Company (Conoco) in Ponca City for 15 years. Helen is preceded in death by both her parents William and Golda and husband Earl.
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Cemetery: Calton
Deceased: CALTON, Adeline (BINION)
Birth: Feb 20, 1844
Death: Nov 7, 1945
Research Note: ADD: Adeline Binion (1st marriage to C.C. Jackson and 2d marriage to David Calton. According to her death certificate her parents were Louis Binion and his wife Roberta Adeline Williams. CORRECTION: Information under C.C. Jackson... the information on Adeline's parents listed under her first husband C.C. Jackson is incorrect according to her death certificate. Her parents were Louis Binion and his wife Roberta Adeline Williams Binion.
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Cemetery: Oak Hill
Deceased: ALLEN, Norma Jean (RANDOLPH)
Birth: May 19, 1927
Fremont, MO
Death: Feb. 20, 2012
Benchmark Healthcare, Monett, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Silas H. and Ella M. (Vermillion) Randolph, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were three brothers and four sisters. She married John Allen. Norma grew up and received her education at Carrollton, Missouri, where she graduated from high school. Much of her life was spent in Columbia, Missouri. For ten years she worked as a secretary for the University of Missouri in Columbia. In 2004, she moved from Columbia to Monett to make her home.
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Cemetery: Oak Ridge
Deceased: HOLT , Silas ()
Birth: July 3, 1940
Mt. Judea, MO
Death: Feb. 21, 2012
Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry...............He was the son of Dewey W. and Lillie (Flud) Holt. On April 17, 1970, in Kansas City, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Bonnie Shoaf, who preceded him in death on December 1, 2007. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Eulis Johnson and Charles Holt; two sisters, Magalene “Maggie” Sapp and Loisey Reddell and one grandchild. Silas grew up and received his education at Mt. Judea, Arkansas. For a few years he lived in Kansas City, Missouri, moving to Cassville, Missouri forty-four years ago to make his home. He was a television repairman and was owner and operator of Holt TV.
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Cemetery: Painter
Deceased: CLARK, Jacqueline "Jackie" (O’BENAR (GARDNER))
Birth: Dec.14, 1935
Chicago, Cook Co., IL
Death: Feb. 22, 2012
Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of John and Emma (Schue) O’Benar. On December 29, 1961, in Aurora, Illinois, she was united in marriage to Ronald Allen Clark. She had a surviving son with the surname Gardner. Preceding her in death were her parents and one brother, John O’Benar. She grew up and received her education in Illinois, graduating from high school in Waucanda, Illinois. She attended Aurora University and later obtained her Associate Degree from Waubonsee Community College. In Jackie’s last professional position she served as an Executive Secretary for Allsteel, an office furniture manufacturer. In 2000, she and Ron moved to Shell Knob, Missouri to make their home after spending each summer in the area since 1969.
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Cemetery: Oak Hill
Deceased: BENNETT , Martha Virgina (BURGE)
Birth: Aug. 2, 1924
Franklin, IN
Death: Feb. 18, 2012
Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry..............She was the daughter of Carl and Jessie (Taylor) Burge. At the age of seven, her family moved to California. She graduated from Antelope Valley High School, Lancaster, California in 1942. She met the love of her life in the fall of 1941, Charles "Jay" Bennett, and became engaged soon after. He then left for four years to fight in the South Pacific during World War II. They were united in marriage in North Hollywood, California on November 25, 1945. In 1946, Jay and Martha moved to New Mexico, and for several years resided between California and New Mexico. In April of 1960 the family settled near Seligman in Barry County, Missouri where they lived on a stock ranch call "The Diamond J". In 1973 they sold the ranch and moved to a small acreage near Cassville. Jay preceded her in death on May 6, 1998.
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Cemetery: Oak Hill
Deceased: BENNETT, Martha Virgina (BURGE)
Birth: Aug. 2, 1924
Franklin, IN
Death: Feb. 18, 2012
Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry..............She was the daughter of Carl and Jessie (Taylor) Burge. At the age of seven, her family moved to California. She graduated from Antelope Valley High School, Lancaster, California in 1942. She met the love of her life in the fall of 1941, Charles "Jay" Bennett, and became engaged soon after. He then left for four years to fight in the South Pacific during World War II. They were united in marriage in North Hollywood, California on November 25, 1945. In 1946, Jay and Martha moved to New Mexico, and for several years resided between California and New Mexico. In April of 1960 the family settled near Seligman in Barry County, Missouri where they lived on a stock ranch call "The Diamond J". In 1973 they sold the ranch and moved to a small acreage near Cassville. Jay preceded her in death on May 6, 1998.
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Cemetery: Washburn Prairie
Deceased: STEPHENS, Anita Eileen (SWAFFER)
Birth: April 16, 1942
Barry Co., MO
Death: Feb. 19, 2012
Benchmark Healthcare, Monett, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Anita Eileen Stephens,(given name, Virginia Louise) was the daughter of Samuel Jefferson and Georgia Emma (Henderson) Swaffer. She attended school and graduated from Purdy High School in 1959. On April 26, 1991 she was united in marriage to Bill Stephens in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Anita (Louise) was employed by Jumping Jacks Shoe Factory and Little Tikes Factory in Monett. She then assisted her sister, Betty, with her day care which became a joy of service that she continued for several years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Swaffer, and one sister, Virginia Maxine Swaffer.
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Cemetery: New Liberty - King's Prairie
Deceased: BOWMAN, C.K. “Kenny” ()
Birth: Aug. 22, 1927
Barry Co., MO
Death: Feb. 24, 2012
MO Rehab Center, Mt. Vernon, MO
Research Note: He died due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident on November 18, 2011. He was the son of Ernest and Ruth Bowman. He had attended school in Cassville, MO before serving his country in the Army during World War II. He owned and operated Micro Turn Company, starting his business forty-nine years ago in his garage then moving to a building in Monett. He later relocated the business to Freistatt to be closer to home. On February 8, 1963, Kenny married Norma Balmas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Ruth Bowman; one brother, Howard Bowman; and one sister, Maxine Scott. Interment was in King’s Prairie Cemetery, Monett.
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Cemetery: Mt. Pleasant
Deceased: BANES, John Douglas ()
Birth: April 20, 1953
Verona, Lawrence Co., MO
Death: Aug. 25, 2011
Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: He married Pauletta Eutsler Nov. 26, 1979. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Monett and worked for Hydro-Aluminum in Monett for more than 40 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Gene Arthur.
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Cemetery: Clio
Deceased: BARNES, Dolly D. (HILTON)
Birth: May 10, 1919
Piney Mountains, MO
Death: Feb. 7, 2011
St. John's Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry............She was the daughter of Thomas and Lilly (Cook) Hilton. She married J.O. “Jim” Barnes in 1935. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Joyce Ina; two sisters, Dorothy Hall and Mary Harmon; two brothers, Amos and Benton Hilton; and one great-grandson. She was a lifelong resident of Barry County.
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Cemetery: Rocky Comfort
Deceased: BARNETT, Richard P. ()
Birth: July 30, 1937
Monett, Barry Co., MO
Death: May 27, 2011
Monett, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Monett to King E. and Emma J. (Autry) Barnett. He was a graduate of Monett High School and had attended Missouri State University in Springfield. He had worked as a salesman for Guy L. Wardden & Sons in Los Angeles,Calif., retiring in 1995. Following his retirement he moved back to Monett. He married JoAnn Ingle Jan. 30, 1995, in Las Vegas, Nev.
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Cemetery: Clio
Deceased: BLEVINS, JACKIE ‘JACK’ R.C. ()
Birth: Feb. 2, 1947
Sacramento, CA
Death: Feb. 4, 2011
St. John's Hosp., Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of R.C. and Eula (Walker) Blevins. He was a retired maintenance worker and had lived in the area for more than 35 years. He was a United States Army veteran. His wife was Sharon.
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Deceased: TEST, ()
Birth: test
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Cemetery: Painter
Deceased: CAVNER , Nellie Fern (POUND)
Birth: Dec. 30, 1914
Brownell, KS
Death: Feb. 29, 2012
Red Rose Inn, Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry.............She was the 5th child of Thornton and Mary Elizabeth Pound. She was Valedictorian of her 8th grade class and graduated from High School at Garden City, KS. She married Walter (Bud) Cavner on Feb. 26, 1941, at Lakin, KS. She met her BUDDY when he was a short order cook and she was a waitress. She spent some weekends while Bud was in the service driving to Little Rock, AR to see him. Together they owned and operated Pepsi Cola Distributing Co. in Liberal, KS. Nellie was a bookkeeper and clerk for their business. They also traveled helping Bud’s sister and her husband sell concessions for the Shrine Circus. They retired and moved to Knob Hill Acres in Shell Knob, MO in 1971. Nellie was a charter member and a very active member of First Christian Church of Shell Knob. Bud passed away in May of 1997. Preceding her in death were her parents; a stepson, Larry Cavner; 2 sisters, Myrtle Liedtke and Pearl Boaz and 2 brothers, Robert Pound and Ernest Pound. Nellie resided at Red Rose Inn in Cassville, MO since June 2004.
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Cemetery: Bethel Baptist
Deceased: KEELER, Glenn Douglas “Doug” ()
Birth: Sept. 26, 1942
Topeka, KS
Death: Feb. 29, 2012
Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Josephine Keeler-Welch, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his grandparents and one grandson, Shane Douglas Keeler. Doug grew up in Kansas and graduated from Moline High School in Moline, Kansas. In 1977, he moved from Goodland, Kansas to the southwest Missouri area to make his home. For several years he was employed as a machine operator for Fasco, from which he retired.
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Cemetery: Rocky Comfort
Deceased: COLEMAN, Louise (WILLIAMS)
Birth: Feb. 13, 1924
McDonald Co., MO
Death: Mar. 1, 2012
Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Sherman and Edith (Love) Williams. On April 19, 1942, she was united in marriage to Bert Coleman, who preceded her in death on December 11, 2006. Louise grew up at Simco and graduated from high school at Rocky Comfort. Most of her life was spent farming in the Bethlehem Community and in 1986, she moved to Wheaton to make her home.
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Cemetery: Sparks
Deceased: SNEED , Mary Lou (BOLEN)
Birth: June 10, 1944
Boise, ID
Death: Mar. 6, 2012
Freeman Hosp., Joplin, Jasper Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Alonzo “Lon” and Zuma (Roberts) Bolen. On December 1, 1967, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, she was united in marriage to Clifford Sneed. Mary Lou grew up and received her education in Oklahoma, graduating from Ripley High School and furthered her education at a Vo-Technical School in Oklahoma City. In 1985, she moved from Stillwater, Oklahoma to southwestern Missouri to make her home.
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Cemetery: King/P. E. Roller
Deceased: EGGLESTON, Darrell Johnnie ()
Birth: Oct. 19, 1943
Seligman, Barry Co., MO
Death: Mar. 2, 2012
Seligman, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was son of Eura and Marion (Snooks) Eggleston, was born on October 19, 1943 on the Eggleston Farm in Seligman, Missouri and baptized as a child at the Rock Springs Church. Johnnie was a life long resident of Seligman and a graduate of Southwest High School in 1961. He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Doris Ann Corn, on November 24, 1961. Johnnie owned and operated several business through the years in Seligman. He loved antiques and was previous owner of the Highway 37 Flea Market in Seligman. He was most known for his work as a land developer, owning and operating J&J Construction and Eggleston Builders.
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Cemetery: Hickman
Deceased: EAGAN, Arthur L. ()
Birth: Dec. 13, 1929
Beaver, OK
Death: Mar. 7, 2012
Cassville Health and Rehab., Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was son of Emery and Bessie (Bryan) Eagan. In 1973 he retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service, and moved to Washburn from Melvin, Kansas. He had a farming operation which included dairy, poultry houses. Mr. Eagan also owned and operated Eagan’s Supply in Washburn since 1997. He married Betty Shulse on July 21, 1962, in Urich, Missouri. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Eagan.
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Cemetery: King/P. E. Roller
Deceased: BROOKS, Kelley (EGGLESTON)
Birth: Jan. 20, 1972
Fayetteville, AR
Death: Mar. 8, 2012
Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Johnnie and Doris (Corn) Eggleston. She attended Southwest High School, in Washburn, and was a lifelong resident of Seligman, Missouri. She was baptized in Eagle Rock, Missouri. A special part of Kelley’s legacy will live on through the lives of others in her generous donation to the Mid-America Transplant Services.
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Cemetery: McCormick/St. John
Deceased: RENFRO, Perry D. ()
Birth: Nov. 4, 1930
Greenfield, MO
Death: Mar. 3, 2012
Lacoba Nursing Center, Monett, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of the late Perry Clay Renfro and Carrie (Bird) Renfro. Four years after he graduated from Greenfield High School, Perry served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged on January 27, 1954. In 1956, Perry moved to Monett to raise his family. He had worked as a Barber at a local barber shop during the 1960’s. He later had been a truck driver for Tyson Foods. On February 16, 1952 in Lockwood, MO, Perry married Ruth Evelyn Massmann. She preceded him in death on February 6, 1999. He was also preceded in death by three grandsons, Joshua and Christopher Hirsch and Brook Renfro; two brothers, Leon and Raymond Renfro; and two sisters, Mary Renfro and Berthena Meyers.
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Cemetery: Arnhart
Deceased: BARRETT, Paul Richard ()
Birth:
Purdy, MO
Death:
Springfield, MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry.............He was the son of James Starly Barrett and Lillie Dae Jackson, both born KY. His wife was Wanda Mae Wood. He was a Southern Baptist Minister. ALSO ADD his wife's maiden name to her entry. WOOD.
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Cemetery: Arnhart
Deceased: WOOD, Russell Andrew ()
Birth:
Barry Co. MO
Death:
Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO,
Research Note: ADD to existing entry................He was the son of Russell A. Woodk and Martha Inman. His wife was Laura Edna Martin. He had lived in Monett, MO for 13 years.
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Cemetery: Hilton
Deceased: GAROUTTE, Edith Edna ()
Birth:
Barry Co. MO
Death:
Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry...............She was married to Mr. Moreland and then divorced. Her maiden name is Garoutte. Her obit has her birth year as 1907 and the obit has Apr. 4, 1908. She was the daughter of Joseph William Garoutte born Billings, MO and Gertie Frances Blurton born Marionville, MO.
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Cemetery: Clio
Deceased: WINZER, Oscar Wilhelm ()
Birth: Mar. 7, 1905
Billings, MO
Death: Jan. 2, 1972
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry...............He was the son of Oscar Winzer and Anna Marie Schmidt, born Germany. His wife was Georgia Ruth Baker. He worked at the MFA Feed Mill in maintenance. ALSO ADD his wife's maiden name BAKER to her entry.
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Cemetery: Clio
Deceased: WINZER, Georgia Ruth (BAKER)
Birth: Oct. 23, 1909
Stone Co., MO
Death: Mar. 22, 1976
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry.............She was the daughter of George Robert Baker and Minnie Ellen Quick both born MO. Wife of Oscar Wilhelm Winzer
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: SUTTLES, Nannie Dell (BENNETT)
Birth:
Scholten, MO
Death:
Aurora, MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry..................She was the daughter of William Henry Bennett born MO and Martha DePree Ross. Wife of Leonard Thomas Suttles.
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: RICHARDSON, Fredrick Dale ()
Birth:
IN
Death:
Jenkins, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry..................He was the son of Charles Richardson and Sarah Elizabeth Smothers. Husband of Elsie Marie Maples. He was a mechanic. ALSO ADD Elsie's maiden name MAPLES.
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: RIGGS, Virginia Louise ()
Birth:
Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS
Death: Aug. 16, 1976
Jenkins, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry..................Correct death date.. ....Daughter of Harrison Orl Riggs Purdy, MO. and Susie May Mullen Leann, MO. Her occupation was listed a "special child".
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: VERMONT, Wanda Lee (WRITER)
Birth:
Jenkins, Barry Co., MO
Death:
Jenkins, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry..................She was the daughter of Charles Edwin Writer and Lola E. Johnson. Wife of Raymond K. Vermont.
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Cemetery: Clay Hill
Deceased: WILLIAMS, Wendell Rex ()
Birth:
N.E. Barry Co., MO
Death:
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry..................He was the son of Elbert (Bert) W. Williams and Margaret Ann Wagnon. Husband of Lola Fern Mullen. ALSO ADD Lola Fern's name and maiden name to her entry.
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Cemetery: Clay Hill
Deceased: SHOEMAKER, Vernon Gilbert ()
Birth:
Barry Co., MO
Death:
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry..................M/SGT USAF - Retired. He was the son of Loyal Lional Shoemaker and Grace Marie Berry both born MO. Husband of Jeanette May Hatcher
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Cemetery: Osa
Deceased: MYSINGER, Freddie Joe ()
Birth:
Lawrence Co., MO
Death:
V.A. Hosp., Columbia MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry..................He was the son of Una Raymond Mysinger and Julia Batrice Muench. Husband of Flossie Elaine Mason....... ALSO ADD wife's first name and maiden name to her entry.
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Cemetery: Clay Hill
Deceased: BERRY, Robert Owen ()
Birth:
Barry Co., MO
Death:
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry..................He was the son of Frank Lesley Berry and May Cochran both born MO. He was divorced and a retired service station owner.
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Cemetery: Osa
Deceased: FRAGASSI, Louie ()
Birth:
Huntingdon, PA
Death:
Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry..................He was a Vocational Educator at Monett High School. Son of Albert Fragassi born Italy and Della Heffner born Huntingdon, PA.
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: FREEMAN, Robert Eugene ()
Birth: Jun. 12, 1931
Barry Co., MO.
Death: May 31, 1978
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of Charles Arthur Freeman (DOD 1966) and Martha Armilda Taylor (DOD 1964) and he was never married; Grady Freeman was the informant.
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Cemetery: Corinth
Deceased: GEE, Archie C. ()
Birth: Jun. 9, 1905
Barry Co., MO.
Death: Jan. 3, 1978
Joplin, Jasper Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: DOD different than stone (died at 12:25 A.M.); the son of Ruebin W. Gee and Nellie Gericke; he was divorcedand a farmer; the informant was Wanda Fortner. He had lived in Carthage for 15 yrs.
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: SWADLEY, Oneas Milford ()
Birth: Aug. 14, 1942
Barry Co., MO.
Death: Dec. 7, 1977
Monett, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of Oneas Andrew Swadley (MO.) and Lena Doris Boyd (MO.); the husband of Janice Kay Elsey; he died at the EFCO Glass Plant in Monett from being crushed by 8000 lbs. of glass;
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Cemetery: Waldensian
Deceased: WALTON, Esther Fern (REYNAUD)
Birth: Aug. 20, 1904
Monett, MO.
Death: Oct. 15, 1977
Springfield, Greene Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Dau of James J. Reynaud (Italy) and Susan Courdin (Uruguay); she was the wife of John Theodore Walton and the city clerk for the city of Aurora, MO. for 25 yrs. The informant was Dr. Jim Cook. She had lived in Aurora, MO. for 49 yrs.
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: CORNMAN, Ferdinan Manrock ()
Birth: Dec. 23, 1887
Barry Co., MO.
Death: Jun. 7, 1978
Nevada, Vernon Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of Horatio Orason Cornman and Amandad Caroline Hudson; the widow of Laura Elizabeth Hilton; he was a farmer and the informant was H.O. (Oscar) Cornman.
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Cemetery: Oak Hill
Deceased: HISEY, Joseph Paul ()
Birth: Sept. 18, 1911
Cassville, Barry Co., MO.
Death: Jul. 27, 1978
Springfield, Greene Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of John Willison Hisey and Mildred Plummer; he was the husband of Zelda Arlene (Fowler) Hisey; he was a commercial artist for the Lilly Tulip Mfg. Co. of Springfield, MO.
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Cemetery: Calton
Deceased: HALEY, Christopher Leonard ()
Birth: Nov. 15, 1893
Barry Co., MO.
Death: Aug. 11, 1978
Springfield, Greene Co., MO.
Research Note: NEW Listing: Son of George Mordy Haley and Wisie Arms; husband of Vana Catherine (Henson) Haley; he was a farmer.
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: MITCHELL, Arthur T. ()
Birth: Mar. 27, 1907
Versailles, MO.
Death: Feb. 16, 1979
San Jose, CA.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of Lewis E. Mitchell (Des Moines, IA.) and Della S. Alsbrook (Leann, MO.); hewas divorced and a self employed broker.
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: WALKER, Jack ()
Birth: Oct. 8, 1899
Barry Co., MO.
Death: May 8, 1979
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of Thomas Walker and Elvira Shoemaker (both born Barry Co., MO.).
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Cemetery: Muncie Chapel
Deceased: BRATTIN, Retha Jean (MATTINGLEY)
Birth: Jan. 22, 1927
Death:
Research Note: ADD to existing entry........Her name is given in her daughter's obit. No death date. Guess I must have missed her obit when she died.
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Cemetery: Muncie Chapel
Deceased: BRATTIN, Retha “Diana” ()
Birth: Jan. 10, 1960
Monett, Barry Co., MO
Death: Mar. 8, 2012
Cedar Ridge Care Center, Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Junior E. “Pete” and Retha Jean (Mattingley) Brattin, who preceded her in death. Diana, as most people knew her, grew up and received her education at Wheaton, Missouri, graduating from Wheaton High School in 1979. After graduating she did baby sitting and more recently worked for Oxford Health Care. She was a member of Ridgley Baptist Church and had been attending Emmanuel Baptist Church, since moving to Cassville one year ago.
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Cemetery: Painter
Deceased: O’NEAL, Della L. (MARTIN)
Birth: Dec. 3, 1915
Decatur Co., IN
Death: Mar. 10, 2012
Ozark Mountain Regional Healthcare, Crane, MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry.............She was the daughter of John T. and Nettie Mae (Lynn) Martin. In October, 1949, she was united in marriage to Richard O’Neal, who preceded her in death on January 1, 1987. Also preceding her in death were her parents, two sisters, Ellena and Marie; one brother, Telly; one nephew, Robert Dale Zeigler and one niece, Peggy Zeigler. Della grew up and received her education in Indiana, graduating from high school in Milroy and then graduated from Beauty School in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was a licensed hairdresser for several years. In 1970, she moved from South Bend, Indiana to Shell Knob to make her home. She was a member of Central Community United Methodist Church in Shell Knob. There were no children.
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Cemetery: Oak Hill
Deceased: WARNER, Donald Wayne ()
Birth: Apr. 11, 1926
Purdy, Barry Co., MO
Death: Mar. 11, 2012
MU Medical Center, Columbia, MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry..............He was the son of Thomas Albert and Lucy Mae (Sass) Warner. On October 31, 1950, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Starkey, who preceded him in death on March 3, 1992. Also preceding him in death were his parents; a son-in-law, Tim Sosebee; three brothers, Carl, Gerald and Earl Warner and one sister, Esther West. On May 22, 2001, he married his loving and adoring wife, Evelyn Hollingsworth. BB-48, entering the war in the Philippines and ending in Tokyo Bay at the surrender of the Japanese. After twenty-three years of service, he retired from the United States Navy as Master Chief in 1968. After his retirement from the Navy he worked for Baxter Laboratories in research and development, from which he also retired. In 1986, he moved from Gurnee, Illinois to Cassville and in 2003, he moved to Monett to make his home.
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Cemetery: Mineral Springs
Deceased: DUNCAN, Thomas Bruce ()
Birth: Dec. 22, 1934
Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Death: Mar. 12, 2012
Mercy Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Bob and Amanda (Starkey) Duncan. On July 3, 1959, in Washburn, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Thelma “Arvilla” Edwards. Preceding him in death were his parents, two sisters, Mattie and Lena Stockton; two brothers, Omie Hampton and George Erwin; one grandson, Billy Joe Stephens and one great grandson, Mason Conner Reed. Surviving are 8 children. Thomas was a life-long resident of Cassville, living on the same farm where he was born. He received his education at the Gaddis Rural School. He was a long time employee of Forest Products in Cassville.
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Cemetery: Oakdale/Westbay
Deceased: BAUM, Reba Ellen (HUDDLESTONE)
Birth: June 6, 1918
Harper Co., KS
Death: Mar. 10, 2012
Lacoba Nursing Center, Monett, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of the late Elmer and Grace Huddlestone. She was married to M.C. “Bob” Baum and they spent 71 years in a loving and devoted marriage that began on September 1, 1940 in El Dorado, KS. She was preceded in death by both her parents Elmer and Grace, two brothers and two sisters. Throughout her life in Monett, Reba was very involved in community organizations and projects including the establishment of Crosslines. She was an active member of the Republican Women’s Group, worked at dozens of elections as a vote taker, and worked with Loaves and Fishes for over 30 years.
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: SWADLEY, Oneas A. ()
Birth: Nov. 12, 1909
Aurora, MO.
Death: Nov. 11, 1979
Aurora, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of Asberry Swadley (Stone Co., MO.) and Martha Ann Redfern; h/o Doris Swadley.
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: ZINN, Thomas J. "T.J." ()
Birth: Jul. 20, 1935
Leann, MO.
Death: Dec. 21, 1979
Aurora, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of Earnest Jennings Zinn (Leann, MO) and Meta Rebekah (Thomas) Zinn; he was single and disabled.
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Cemetery: Arnhart
Deceased: FANNING, James Harold ()
Birth: Oct. 15, 1908
Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.
Death: Jul. 16, 1980
Aurora, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of Charles Fanning and Fanny Nance (both born Illinois); he was divorced and a retired custodian and bus driver. James R. Fanning was the informant.
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Cemetery: Clio
Deceased: EUBANKS, Carrie (BOLIN)
Birth: Nov. 3, 1898
Jenkins, MO.
Death: Mar. 1, 1982
Aurora, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Dau of James Bolin and Mary Henson (both born Barry Co., MO.); widow of Dewey Eubanks; the informant was Ilene Thurman.
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: HOBSON, Wayne Benton ()
Birth: Dec. 12, 1930
Aurora, MO.
Death: May 12, 1982
San Francisco, CA.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of Noel Hobson and Jewell Cornman (both born Barry Co., MO.); he was divorced.
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: GILMER, Oren ()
Birth: Aug. 7, 1904
Barry Co., MO.
Death: Jun. 30, 1982
Aurora, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of Herbert Gilmer (Barry Co.) and Julia C. Hale (Van Buren, AR.); was a farmer.
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Cemetery: Clio
Deceased: GAUTNEY, Fred Ezra ()
Birth: Jun. 6, 1902
Butterfield, MO.
Death: Aug. 3, 1982
Aurora, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of John Francis Gautney and Minnie Bell Nickle (both born Butterfield, MO.; he was the husband of Leota (Hudson) Gautney and a retired farmer
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Cemetery: Calton
Deceased: TRIP, Larry ()
Birth: Apr. 6, 1943
Pueblo, CO.
Death: Mar. 8, 1983
Springfield, MO.
Research Note: New Burial: Son of Albert Peter and Marian Eugenia Trip; address listed as Verona, MO. and died of renal failure
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Cemetery: Mars Hill
Deceased: BRANSTETTER, Mary E. (EDWARDS)
Birth: Nov. 27, 1884
Cape Fair, MO.
Death: Oct. 5, 1983
Aurora, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: She was the dau of Samuel Edwards and Nancy Foster. Widow of William Sherman Branstetter.
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Cemetery: Mars Hill
Deceased: LACY, Jesse James ()
Birth: May 4, 1922
Elkton, KY.
Death: Nov. 27, 1983
Monett, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of Harmon Lacy and Helen Hightower; husband of Rose Marie Lacy; he was a veteran of WWII - Korea and a retired car salesman.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: ZINN, Ella O. (SAMUELS)
Birth: Feb. 18, 1896
Barry Co., MO.
Death: Mar. 15, 1984
Aurora, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: She was the dau of Edmond P. Samuels (Lawrence Co., MO.) and Sarah Jane Richardson; divorced and the informant was her sister, Muriel Flournoy.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Clay Hill
Deceased: BALDWIN, Thomas Andrew ()
Birth: Jul. 6, 1911
MO.
Death: May 10, 1984
Monett, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of Frank Hendricks (different last name)and Bertha Tunnell; the husband of Sandra Baldwin. . He was a farmer.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Calton
Deceased: HALEY, Vana Catherine (HENSON)
Birth: Apr. 3, 1894
Barry Co., MO.
Death: Jun. 1, 1984
Aurora, MO.
Research Note: NEW: She was the dau of Richard Samuel Henson and Amarada Wilson; the widow of Christopher Leonard Haley; her mother's obit (King's Prairie Cemetery) spells her last name as Healey.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Clio / Zion
Deceased: HILTON, Ralph ()
Birth: Dec. 29, 1907
Scholten, MO.
Death: Jun. 3, 1984
Springfield, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of Ellis Hilton and Tisha (Qualls)Hilton; he was the husband of Neva (Eubanks) Hilton and a retired implement dealer. Last residence was Aurora, MO.
Resource: Cradton- Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Leann / Spring Hill
Deceased: RIGGS, Harrison O. (H.O.) ()
Birth: Sept. 29, 1897
MO.
Death: Nov. 16, 1984
Aurora, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of Sidney Riggs (MO.) and Amanda Drake (AR.); he was the husband of Susie Riggs and a retired engineer.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: THOMAS, Susie H. (HILTON)
Birth: Nov. 11, 1898
Barry Co., MO.
Death: Feb. 22, 1985
Aurora, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Dau of Lemon Hilton and Elizabeth Ann Mattox; widow of Fred O. Thomas; the informant was her dau, Wanda Bowling.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: BALL, Erma Bell (JOHNSON)
Birth: Aug. 4, 1910
Blackwater, OK.
Death: Apr. 1, 1985
Wichita, KS.
Research Note: Add to existing: place of birth and had lived in Kansas since 1959; informant was her son, Larry Ball.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Calton
Deceased: BALL, Erma Bell (JOHNSON)
Birth: Aug. 4, 1910
Blackwater, OK.
Death: Apr. 1, 1985
Wichita, KS.
Research Note: Add to existing: Correction on my entry for Leann, burial is in Caltonplace of birth and had lived in Kansas since 1959; informant was her son, Larry Ball.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Clay Hill
Deceased: TREAT, William H. ()
Birth: Dec. 30, 1909
Rockford, IL.
Death: May 30, 1985
Springfield, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Birth date on stone is different than the funeral home record. He was the son of Perly S. Treat and Sadie Hamlin; the informant was Evalee Ruddlesdon.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Purdy
Deceased: HILTON, Beryl L. (GANN)
Birth: Apr. 6, 1899
Purdy, MO.
Death: Mar. 5, 1986
Aurora, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Dau of Will Gann and Minerva Henderson; the wife of Aaron Hilton.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: ROBERTS, Glenn Andrew ()
Birth: Feb. 22, 1912
Stone Co., MO.
Death: Apr. 30, 1986
Aurora, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of Marion B. Roberts and Sara M. Jefferies; husband of Ada B. Roberts; he was a farmer.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: RICHARDSON, Elsie Marie (MAPLES)
Birth: Jan. 29, 1922
Washington Co., AR.
Death: May 31, 1986
Ft. Oglethorpe, GA.
Research Note: Add to existing: Dau of Lemuel Maples and Rachel ?Cohemlin? Martin; the widow of Fred Richardson. The informant was Catherine Bolinger.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Ennis
Deceased: HALL, Bert L. ()
Birth: Oct. 18, 1905
Barry Co., MO.
Death: Jul. 8, 1986
Springfield, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of Samuel E. Hall and Nancy Ennis; he was thehusband of Rosalinda Esquivel; he was a Marine and a Baptist minister; the informant was Becky J. Benz.
Resource: Crafton- Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Clio
Deceased: HILTON, Neva I. (EUBANKS)
Birth: Mar. 31, 1913
Barry Co., MO.
Death: Aug 21, 1986
Aurora, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Dau of Floyd Eubanks and Albertine Bolin; she was a widow but his name was not given; the informant was Jerry Hilton.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Clio
Deceased: REDDING, Ulus W. ()
Birth: Nov. 9, 1895
Cato, MO.
Death: Aug. 28, 1986
Mt. Vernon, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of William T. Redding and Amanda Perryman; the husband of Fannie Mae Redding; he was a WWI Army veteran and a retired farmer.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Clay Hill
Deceased: HENSON, Vernon ()
Birth: Dec. 12, 1922
unknown
Death: Dec. 11, 1986
Aurora, MO.
Research Note:
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Osa
Deceased: BUCHANAN, Roxie Ruby (COLLIER)
Birth: Dec. 7, 1898
Davis Co., IA
Death: Feb. 6, 1987
Monett, MO.
Research Note: NEW: Dau of John W. Collier and Maxie Bell Miller; she was widowed, no name given. The informant was Loyd E. Buchanan.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Calton
Deceased: CROUCH, Nancy Reka ()
Birth:
Death:
Research Note: Correction: The info that is on Nancy Reka Crouch belongs with Nancy Emma Crouch
Resource: Crafton- Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Calton
Deceased: CROUCH, Nancy Reka ()
Birth: Jul. 27, 1954
Maquokata, IA
Death: Jun. 23, 1987
Aurora, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Dau of W.G. Craouch and Katheryn Glesener; had lived in MO. for only 2 years before her death; she was an employee at the manufacturing plant in Crane, MO. and died of Hodgkin's Disease.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Clay Hill
Deceased: WILLIAMS, L. Fern (MULLEN)
Birth: Jan. 18, 1907
Aurora, MO.
Death: Jul. 1, 1987
Mt. Vernon, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Dau of Rafe Mullen and Jane Allman; wife of Wendell Rex Williams
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Roller, West of Washburn
Deceased: PHILLIPS , Michael "Mike" Carter ()
Birth: July 25, 1965
West Memphis, AR
Death: March 13, 2012
Washington Regional Medical Center, Fayetteville, AR
Research Note: He was the son of Thomas and Deloyce (Simpson) Phillips. Michael was a graduate of Watson Chapel High School in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and attended Ouachita Baptist College in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. For eight years he was employed in security at Wal-Mart. In 2004, he moved from Arkansas to Washburn to make his home.
Resource: Fohn Funeral Home
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Cemetery: McGuire
Deceased: MARSHALL , Bobby G. “Bob” ()
Birth: Sept. 15, 1936
Stella, Newton Co., MO
Death: March 13, 2012
Red Rose Health and Rehab. Center, Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Dennis Poyner and Wilma (Wall) Marshall. Preceding him in death were his father, Dennis Poyner Marshall; his mother, Wilma Wagner and two granddaughters, Jennifer and Jennell Marshall. Bob was a life-long resident of southwest Missouri and was a graduate of Blue Eye High School. For several years he was the school bus supervisor for Exeter School.
Resource: Fohn Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Mt. Pleasant
Deceased: WALDRON , Alice Faye (PRUITT)
Birth: Feb. 11, 1935
Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Death: March 21, 2012
Culpepper Place in Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry.............. She was the daughter of Neria and Maye Bell (Beaver) Pruitt. She grew up and received her education in Cassville graduating with the Class of 1953. On August 24, 1957, in San Antonio, Texas, she was united in marriage to Melvin H.Waldron, Jr., who was stationed in San Antonio with the United States Air Force. Throughout his twenty years of service, they lived in many states until they settled in Spring Hill, Florida in 1968, upon retirement. After her husband’s illness, Alice and Melvin returned to Wheaton and the Cassville area. During her lifetime, Alice was employed in various food service establishments, with her last employment being with Wheaton Public Schools. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Melvin, a brother, Gene Pruitt and a nephew, Steve Abram.
Resource: Fohn Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Corinth
Deceased: FULTON , Kenneth Gene ()
Birth: May 11, 1930
Exeter, Barry Co., MO
Death: March 21, 2012
Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Kenneth Eugene and Golda (Cantwell) Fulton. On July 14, 1950, he was united in marriage to Charlene Ball. Kenneth received his education at Washburn and Cassville. For fifty-five years he lived in the Washburn Prairie area, living the rest of his life at Exeter. He was a livestock farmer and worked for Marley Construction, building cooling towers throughout the United States. In 1970, he retired from Marley Construction as superintendent. He was a member of Washburn First Baptist Church and a life-time member of the American Coon Hunters Association. In his earlier years he was very active in the PRCA.
Resource: Fohn Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Roller, West of Washburn
Deceased: DEWITT, James Ray ()
Birth: Nov. 24, 1959
Monett, Barry Co., MO
Death: March 13, 2012
Evanston, WY
Research Note: He was the son of Kennith and Crilla (Cook) DeWitt. He grew up in Washburn and was a 1978 graduate of Southwest High School. He was employed by the Daisy BB Manufacturing Company in Rogers, Arkansas, for 17 years, before moving to Poteau, Oklahoma. In 2004 he moved to Kotzebue, Alaska. He has lived in Wyoming since August of 2007, and was the camp caretaker at the Uinta County Youth Camp in Evanston. He married Ruth Ann Jesse on September 21, 1995.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Frances Louise (Patterson) DeWitt, and his two sons, James Ray DeWitt, Jr. and Marcus Allen Frank DeWitt, in September of 1981.
Resource: White Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Purdy
Deceased: BAKER , Cameron Lee ()
Birth: Sept. 2, 2011
Monett, Barry Co., MO
Death: March 21, 2012
University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS
Research Note: Cameron Lee Baker, 6 months, of Purdy, MO passed away Wednesday March 21, 2012 at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. He was born September 2, 2011, in Monett, the son of Bobby Baker and Kaitlyn Graves of Purdy.
Resource: Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Arnhart
Deceased: BOWMAN, Mary Louise (SMITH)
Birth: May 30, 1925
Rural Purdy, Barry Co., MO
Death: March 18, 2012
Mercy Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: Mary was born May 30, 1925 to Raymond and Della Smith just east of Purdy, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Doyle Bowman of Purdy. She is survived by one sister; two sons; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Resource: Buchanan Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: ALLMON, Troy Robert ()
Birth: Apr. 14, 1910
Barry Co., MO.
Death: Aug. 15, 1987
Aurora, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of William Nathan Allmon and Ida Cornelia Hunt; he was divorced and a farmer.
Resource: Crafton Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: McCormick-St. John
Deceased: PIERCE, Gladys I. (SMITH)
Birth: Aug. 27, 1909
Sedalia, MO.
Death: Aug. 17, 1987
Aurora, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Dau of Elmer Smith and Mary Ann Comfort; divorced and a commercial artist for MWM. She died of cancer.
Resource: Crafton Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: PAGE, Lester R., Jr. ()
Birth: Jun. 12, 1966
Aurora, MO.
Death: Sept. 12, 1987
Springfield, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of Lester R. Page, Sr. and Dorothy (Richardson) Page; he was employed by the Tyson's Chicken Processing Plant and died from an accidental gunshot wound to his head.
Resource: Crafton Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Mt. Pleasant
Deceased: MCCULLAH, James George ()
Birth: Jan. 18, 1906
Stone Co., MO.
Death: Oct. 11, 1987
Springfield, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of Robert McCullah and Flora Burk; husband of Neva (Gentry) McCullah; he was a retired electician for Empire Electric. He died of a Myocardial Infarct. States the obit ran in Springfield NewsLeader and Joplin Globe on Oct. 12, 1987.
Resource: Crafton Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Clay Hill
Deceased: CLARK, Walter Jacob ()
Birth: Mar. 16, 1908
Barry Co., MO.
Death: Jan. 18, 1988
Springfield, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: DOB given as Mar. 16, 1906 (different than the stone);Son of Jonathan Clark and Fanny Frances Fink; he was the husband of Lydia (Mourning) Clark; occupation listed as minister/school teacher.
Resource: Crafton Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Osa
Deceased: HUDSON, Oda Elizabeth (FRIEND)
Birth:
Barry Co., MO.
Death:
Crane, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: last address was Crane Health Center
Resource: Crafton Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Hilton
Deceased: HARTIN, Dalphie L. ()
Birth: Dec. 7, 1924
Barry Co., MO.
Death: Apr. 16, 1988
Mt. Vernon, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of Montgomery Hartin and Tressie Clevenger; the husband of Viva (Moore) Hartin; his occupation was listed as a manager/driver for Kay Concrete in Aurora, MO. Last residence was Aurora, MO.
Resource: Crafton Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Osa
Deceased: TACKER, William Earl ()
Birth:
Stone Co., MO.
Death:
Aurora, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of Sanders M. Tacker and Lela (Garrison) Tacker; he was the husband of Ernestine (Andres) Tacker and a self employed cabinet maker; he was a WWII Army veteran; died from Parkinson's Disease
Resource: Crafton Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: MULLEN, Jewell L. (WILLIAMS)
Birth: Oct. 17, 1920
Barry Co., MO.
Death: Jul. 2, 1988
Springfield, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Dau of James Thomas Williams and Ella Fountain Williams; she was the wife of Harold Mullens and a housekeeper at the MO. State Chest Hosp. in Mt. Vernon, MO.
Resource: Crafton Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: RICHARDSON, George E. ()
Birth:
Indiana
Death:
Aurora, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of Charles Allen Richardson and Sarah Smothers; he was the husband of Mimi (Gilmer) Richardson and an auto mechanic; cause of death was possible CVA.
Resource: Crafton Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Clay Hill
Deceased: WILLIAMS, John S. ()
Birth:
Barry Co., MO.
Death: Mar. 2, 1989
Aurora, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing and correction of DOD: Son of E.W. Williams, Sr. and Margaret Wagnon; he was divorced and a teacher in public schools for 45 yrs.
Resource: Crafton Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Mars Hill
Deceased: MOORELAND, Gerald Robert ()
Birth:
Death:
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of Arthur Moreland and Mary Elizabeth (Collins) Mooreland; he was a cattle farmer.
Resource: Crafton Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: CHANEY, Merton B. ()
Birth:
Barry Co., MO.
Death:
Aurora, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of Virgil Ira Chaney and Tillie Ruth Allmon; divorced and a farmer. The informant was his son, Henry.
Resource: Crafton Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: DOWLING, Ruby May (SOMMERS)
Birth:
Burlingame, KS.
Death:
Aurora, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Dau of Arthur Sommers and Mary Meggison; divorced and a retired secretary for Blue Cross/Blue Shield; she had been a resident at Aurora Nursing Center for 6 yrs.
Resource: Crafton Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: MULLEN, Harold E. ()
Birth:
Barry Co., MO.
Death: Jun. 11, 1989
Gravette, AR.
Research Note: Add to existing and correct DOD: Son of William Rafe Mullen and Sarah Jane (Allmon) Mullen; he was the widow of Jewell L. (Williams) Mullen and a truck driver. He died at his son's home in Arkansas.
Resource: Crafton Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: WILLHITE, Dale , Sr ()
Birth:
Death:
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of Claude Willhite and Hattie Conley; these records have him as Dale G. Willhite.
Resource: Crafton Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: HARMSWORTH, Frances L. (ROWLETT)
Birth:
Howell, Co., MO.
Death:
Springfield, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Dau of Chester Rowlett and Emma Leona McCollum; the wife of Charles Harmsworth; she was a secretary at an Industrial Supply Co. in California. Her residence was listed as Aurora, Barry Co., MO.
Resource: Crafton Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Hilton
Deceased: HILTON, Julia F. (BOYD)
Birth:
Kansas City, MO.
Death:
Mt. Vernon, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Dau of Harry Lewis Boyd and Christine Mosher; she was the wife of James Hilton.
Resource: Crafton Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Clio
Deceased: ENDSLEY, Ira L. "Bill" ()
Birth:
Mangum, OK
Death:
Aurora, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of Ira E. Endsley and Bonnie Woods; husband of JoAnne (Muska)Endsley.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Clay Hill
Deceased: KENNEDY, Willis E. ()
Birth:
Chula, Livingston Co., MO.
Death:
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of William Hopwood Kennedy and Mary Elsie Carson; husband of Mary M. (Hawley) Kennedy; she was a shoe maker and a member of the Reavesville Baptist Church.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Clay Hill
Deceased: LAWSON, Nettie Sophia (CROUCH)
Birth: Mar. 18, 1904
Verona, MO.
Death: May 22, 1990
Springfield, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Dau of Thomas Jerome Crouch and Nancy Haley; she was a widow, with no name given. The informant was her dau, Sharon Kaye Manes.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: RICHARDSON, Albert D. ()
Birth:
Death:
V.A. Hospital Little Rock, AR.
Research Note: Add to existing: WWII Army Veteran; son of Charles Richardson and Sarah Smothers; marital status or name not given; he was a retired farmer; the informant was his niece, Dorothy Page.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Osa
Deceased: BOSWELL, John T. ()
Birth:
Barry Co., MO.
Death:
Aurora, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of Garrett Boswell & Addie Mullins; he was the husband of Ruth (Fare) Boswell and a retired farmer.
Resource: Crafton- Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Mineral Springs
Deceased: BROWN, Mary Frances (PARSONS)
Birth:
Willow Springs, MO.
Death:
Aurora, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Dau of Jesse LaFayette Parsons and Emma Catherine Griffin; the widow of Albert Franklin Brown (died 1956); the informant was her son, Robert Brown.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Clio
Deceased: THOMAS, Onis Ford ()
Birth: Sept. 13, 1906
Jenkins, MO.
Death: Aug. 7, 1989
Monett, Barry Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of John Robert Thomas and Ida Witherspoon; he was the husband of Lottie (Hudson) Thomas and a retired farmer/mail carrier. The informant was his wife, Lottie.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Clay Hill
Deceased: CLARK, Edward Loren ()
Birth:
Barry Co., MO.
Death:
Aurora, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of Jonathan Clark and Fannie Frances Fink; he was the husband of Mabel Vesta (Hudson) Clark and his occupation was a retired farmer/carpenter.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Hilton
Deceased: HILTON, Julia F. (BOYD)
Birth:
Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.
Death:
Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Dau of Harry Lewis Boyd and Christine Mosher; the wife of James Hilton.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Calton
Deceased: HALEY, Bessie P. (CARPENTER)
Birth:
AR.
Death:
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: She was the dau of Charlie Carpenter and Mary Ellen Sumners; the widow of Elbert R. Haley (died Nov. 1969).
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home record
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Cemetery: Clio
Deceased: REDDING, Fannie Mae (HUMPHREY)
Birth: Mar. 26, 1904
AL.
Death: Jan. 14, 1991
Springfield, Greene Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: She was the dau of Mert Humphrey and Lou Terry; widow of Ulus W. Redding.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home record
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Cemetery: Osa
Deceased: ESCOLAS, Edmond L. ()
Birth:
Worcester, MA.
Death:
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: He was the son of Eugene C. and Angele' Escolas; he was a retired Professor of finance at the University of Wyoming.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home record
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Cemetery: Calton
Deceased: ELLIS, Russell Edgar ()
Birth:
Death:
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: He was the son of Edgar Ellis and Lillian Russell; the husband of Kathleen McClure; he was a retired photo engraver for a newspaper.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home record
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Cemetery: Clay Hill
Deceased: BERRY, Howard E. ()
Birth:
Aurora, MO
Death:
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: His mother was Margaret Hawley and his wife was Mabel(Adams) Berry. He died from a self inflicted gunshot wound and had lived in MO. for 18 months. Last residence was Aurora, MO.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home record
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Cemetery: Clay Hill
Deceased: COKER, John Franklin ()
Birth:
Barry Co., MO.
Death:
Springfield, Greene Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: He was the son of Elijah Coker and Minnie Ethel Anderson; the husband of Ella Mae (Shoemaker) Coker; his occupation was a retired foreman tree trimmer for Shade Tree. He had resided in MO. for his entire life.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home record
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: VINCENT, Howard "Neil" ()
Birth:
Wheaton, MO.
Death:
Springfield, Greene Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: He was the son of Howard W. Vincent and Mathel Chaney; the husband of Ruby (Tettenhorst) Vincent. He was a self employed beef farmer and died as a result of being crushed by an overturned tractor. He had lved in MO. his entire life.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home record
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Cemetery: Mt. Pleasant
Deceased: LANE, Ernest A. ()
Birth:
Aurora, MO.
Death:
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: He was the son of David Lane and Effie Munday; he was a retired employee of Empire Dist. water dept. and had lived in MO. his entire life.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home record
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Cemetery: Oak Ridge
Deceased: HALL, Edna A. (ASH)
Birth:
Stone Co., MO.
Death:
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: She was the dau of Marion Ash and Bonnie Lee Holloway; wife of William Burl Hall.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home record
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Cemetery: Clay Hill
Deceased: WILLIAMS, Jewell Elizabeth Mae (JOHNSON)
Birth:
Madry, Barry Co., MO.
Death:
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: She was the dau of Martin Langford Johnson and Rose Missouri (Walker) Johnson; widow of E.W."Bill" Williams, Jr.; married at King's Prairie; she had resided in MO. her entire life; children of E.W. & Jewel are: Jammes Richard, Sarah Karen, and Kenneth Wayne.
Resource: Crafton- Cantrell Funeral Home record
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Cemetery: Clay Hill
Deceased: WILLIAMS, E.W., Jr."Bill", ()
Birth:
Madry, Barry Co., MO.
Death:
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: lifetime resident of Aurora/Madry area, he was a Mason. He suffered a heart attack as he was driving and hit a semi. He was pronounced at the scene; children of E.W. Jr. and Jewel are: Jammes Richard, Sarah Karen, and Kenneth Wayne.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home record
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Cemetery: Clio
Deceased: SWOFFORD, Mary Ellen "Jiggie" (FARE)
Birth:
Barry Co., MO.
Death:
Jenkins, Barry Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Dau of Thomas Ralph Fare and Mamie C. Long; wife of Randle Swofford.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home record
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: HOBSON, Noel Benton ()
Birth:
Barry Co., MO.
Death:
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of Thomas Fletcher Hobson and Annie Lee Richardson; he was the husband of Jewell (Cornman) Hobson and a retired farmer. He had resided in the states of MO. his entire life.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home record
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Cemetery: Osa
Deceased: MILLER, Elsie L. Rickman (EARNHART)
Birth:
Christian Co., MO.
Death:
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Married first to George E. Rickman and then a Miller.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home record
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: GILMER, Artis I (ROBERTS)
Birth:
Shell Knob, MO.
Death:
Springfield, Greene Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Dau of Berton Roberts and Melissa Jeffers; wife of William Fred Gilmer. The informant was her dau, Faye Hedrick
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home record
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: RIGGS, Susie M (MULLEN)
Birth:
Barry Co., MO.
Death:
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Dau of William R. Mullens and Jane Allmon; she was the widow of Harrison O. Riggs and had lived her entire life in MO.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home record
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Cemetery: Osa
Deceased: NICHOLS, Glen Stevens ()
Birth:
Death:
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of James A. Nichols and Gertrude Stevens; husband of Pearl (Friend) Nichols; he was a retired farmer. He died from a stroke and had been a resident in MO. since 1933.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home record
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Cemetery: Osa
Deceased: MYSINGER, Bobby Gene ()
Birth:
Lawrence Co., MO.
Death:
V.A. Hosp. Little Rock, AR.
Research Note: Add to existing: Retired U.S. Army E-6 Jul. 31, 1974; son of Una Raymond Mysinger and Beatrice Julia Muench; the husband of Elizabeth Emma (Pipell) Mysinger.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home record
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Cemetery: Osa
Deceased: LEMASTER, Oklahoma Mary (BOWERS)
Birth:
Crane, MO.
Death:
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Dau of Phillip S. Bower and Naomi Adeline Johnson; widow of Gearl Lemaster; her last residence was in Crane, MO. and she had lived in MO. her entire life.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home record
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Cemetery: Ennis
Deceased: ENNIS, Edwin E. ()
Birth:
Parkin, AR.
Death:
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of Mel ennis & Edna Phillips; husband of Frances (Ryan) Ennis; he was a farmer and carpenter
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home record
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Cemetery: Osa
Deceased: HOLMES, Irma "Geneva" Walker (GREEN)
Birth:
Beckham Co., OK.
Death:
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Irma Geneva Walker first married Clay Holmes and after he died(1953), she married Jack Walker, who died in 1979. She was the dau of Robert Green and Birdie Clark.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home record
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Cemetery: Oak Hill
Deceased: KAPPLER, Ruby Mary (BAKER)
Birth:
Cassville, Barry Co., MO.
Death:
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Dau of Otis Baker and Dora May Landers; the widow of Cleatis "Kap" Kappler; she was a retired beauty operator and she had lived in MO. her entire life.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home record
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Cemetery: Clio
Deceased: SWOFFORD, Randle ()
Birth:
Barry Co., MO.
Death:
Springfield, Greene Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of Elbert Swofford and Blanche Plummer; he was the widow of Mary Ellen (Fare) Swofford and a dairy farmer.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home record
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: SUTTLES, Eugene Charles ()
Birth:
Monett, MO.
Death:
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of Leonard Thomas Suttles and Nannie Dell Bennett; he was the husband of Mary (Thomas) Suttles and a retired carpenter.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home record
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Cemetery: Clio
Deceased: ROLLER, George A. ()
Birth:
Exeter, Barry Co., MO.
Death:
Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of William A. Roller and Lillie Mona Smith; he was a retired cement finisher.
Resource: Crafton- Cantrell Funeral Home record
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: LASITER, Bradie E. (LAWSON)
Birth:
Barry Co., MO.
Death:
Colorado Springs, CO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Dau of James Lawson and Cordelia Willhite; she was the widow of Hobart H. Lasiter.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home record
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Cemetery: Clay Hill
Deceased: OTTEN, Herman ()
Birth:
Bakersfield, CA.
Death:
Verona, Barry Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of Clemmons Otten and Lucille Poole; husband of Jeanette (Hatcher) Otten; he was a mechanic. The coroner from Barry Co. pronounced and the death certs were ordered from Barry Co., although most of Verona is in Lawrence Co.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home record
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: SUTTLES, Mary Elizabeth (THOMAS)
Birth:
Jenkins, MO.
Death:
Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Dau of George Thomas and Zena Ellis; she was the widow of Eugene Charles Suttles (died Feb. 1993; she was a resident at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mt. Vernon, MO.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home record
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: FLOURNOY, Muriel ()
Birth:
Leann, MO.
Death:
Marionville, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Wife of Jacob A. Flournoy. She had lived in MO. her entire life.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home record
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Cemetery: Osa
Deceased: WILLIAMS, Sadie Louise (GREGORY)
Birth:
Binger, OK.
Death:
Crane, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Dau of Mortimer Gregory and Alice Hankins.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home record
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Cemetery: Clay Hill
Deceased: CLARK, Lydia Ellen (MOURNING)
Birth:
Hutchison, KS.
Death:
Crane, Stone Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Dau of Ernest Samuel Mourning and Fannie Lane; widow of Walter Clark; she was a music teacher. The informant was her son, Glen.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Clay Hill
Deceased: WEST, Dennis ()
Birth:
Neillsville, Clark Co., WI.
Death:
Crane, Stone Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of Roy Est and Dorothy Affholder; he was divorced and a Business Education teacher and an accountant.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Calton
Deceased: CROUCH, Deloris Elaine (HODGES)
Birth:
Little River, Rice Co., KS.
Death:
Verona, Barry Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Dau of Carl Hodges and Sadie Fail; the widow of Bobby Crouch. She had lived her entire life in MO.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: GILMER, William Fred ()
Birth:
Jenkins, Barry Co., MO.
Death:
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of Herbert Gilmer and Julia Hale; the widow of Artis (Roberts) Gilmer; he was a retired farmer.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Osa
Deceased: BOSWELL, Ruth F. (FARE)
Birth:
Jenkins, Barry Co., MO. area
Death:
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Dau of Frank H. Fare and Mary Wilson; the widow of John Boswell, married Nov. 21, 1933. She was a homemaker and had lived in the state her entire life.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Oak Ridge
Deceased: HALL, Deloris Jane ()
Birth:
McDowell, Barry Co., MO.
Death:
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Her occupation was a machine operator at Osage Foot Wear; she was never married and her last residence was Aurora, MO. CORRECT: spelling of first name to Deloris
Resource:
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: HOBSON, Martha A. (CUPP)
Birth:
Kirksville, MO.
Death:
Research Note: Add to existing: She was the dau of Louis Lawson Cupp and Nellie Sportsman; the wife of F.T. "Tom" Hobson; she was the owner/operator of a tavern; the informant was her dau, Anita.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: King
Deceased: LEONARDOS, , William "Stavricos" ()
Birth:
St. Joseph, MO.
Death:
Aurora, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: He was a butcher at a packing co.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: New Site
Deceased: HERBERT, Jon E. ()
Birth:
Maryville, MO.
Death: May 13, 2002
Aurora, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Correct DOD; Son of George Herbert and Virginia Houk; husband of Leanne (Gray) Herbert; his occupation was listed as Burlington-Northern Railroad.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Mars Hill
Deceased: CORLEY, Anita M. (FARIS)
Birth:
Concordia, KS.
Death:
Marionville, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Dau of Edwin D. Faris and Edna Gano; the widow of Walter L. Corley.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Mars Hill
Deceased: SUTTLES, Ruth (HILTON)
Birth:
Jenkins, MO.
Death:
Springfield, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Dau of Wiley Hilton and Tella Williams; widow of Andrew Noel Suttles; the informant was her son, Joe.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Calton
Deceased: CALTON, Charles J. ()
Birth:
Pleasant Ridge, MO.
Death:
Aurora, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of Charley Calton and Margaret Fischer; the widow of Ruby Alice (Daniel) Calton; he was a retired farmer/wood cutter; WWII Army veteran and the informant was his dau Sally West
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: McCormick-St. John
Deceased: DOENNIG, Eldor Jack ()
Birth:
Freistatt, MO.
Death:
Aurora, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of Charles Henry Doennig and Martha Emily Fellwolk; the husband of Oleta (Perkins) Doennig; he was a leather cutter at Juvenile Shoe. WWII service dates of 1942 thru 1946.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Cargile
Deceased: FLETCHER, Fannie Ruth (TAYLOR)
Birth:
Barry Co., MO.
Death:
Aurora, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Dau of Rubin Taylor and Ida Helen Moore; the widow of Frank Fletcher; she was the owner/operator of a saw mill; the informant was her dau, Freda Suttles.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: HOBSON, Jewell E. (CORNMAN)
Birth:
Jenkins, Barry Co., MO.
Death:
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Dau of Ferdinand Cornman and Laura E. Hilton; widow of Noel B. Hobson; the informant was her grandaughter, Linda Gates.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Clio
Deceased: MOORE, Marva L. (HUCHTEMAN)
Birth:
Yukon, OK.
Death:
Monett, Barry Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Dau of Gus Huchteman and Vera Siler?; the wife of Arnold Moore.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Clay Hill
Deceased: WILLIAMS, Thelma M ()
Birth:
Clay Hill, Barry Co., MO.
Death:
Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Thelma was the 7th of 11 children born in Barry Co., MO. to Elbert "Bert" W. Williams and Margaret Ann Wagnon; she was a school teacher in St. Louis for 3 yrs and in Springfield for 21 yrs. Her siblings were: Wendell Rex, Waldo, Leo James, Ollie May, Elbert Elias, John Sherman, Frank, Dorothy Jane, E.W., Jr. and Jack Dale Williams.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record & The Family History of Williams - Eaton & McBroom - Whiteley and Related Lines, compiled by Derl Williams 1991
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: BOLLINGER, Catherine E. (RICHARDSON)
Birth:
Verona, MO.
Death:
Columbus, KS.
Research Note: Add to existing: Dau of Fredrick Dale Richardson and Alice Potter; she was a certified nursing assistant for the Aurora Nursing Center in Aurora, MO.; the informant was her dau., Linda Kress.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Leann
Deceased: BOLLINGER, Sylvester "Charley" ()
Birth:
Eldon, MO.
Death:
Verona, MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of unknown father and Edith Bollinger and was a retired employee for Juvenile Shoe Factory. He was a US Army WWII veteran. The informant was his dau, Linda Kress.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Clio
Deceased: HARMON, Mary Alice (HILTON)
Birth:
Barry Co., MO.
Death:
Aurora, MO.
Research Note: CORRECTION: Mary Alice (Hilton) Stockton Harmon was married first to Roy Stockton and then to Ray Harmon. She is listed as Harmon with no pic and then with Roy and a pic. One of them has some info the other doesn't. The informant was her son, Bill Stockton.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Clio
Deceased: EDEN, Kevin DeWayne ()
Birth:
Aurora, MO.
Death:
Research Note: Add to existing: Son of Harold J. Eden and Ellen Winzer; husband of Heather (Snook) Eden; he was a yard foreman for Meeks Lumber in Monett, MO.
Resource: Crafton- Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Clay Hill
Deceased: MOORE, Dorris Rufina (WILLIAMS)
Birth:
Aurora, Barry Co.,MO.
Death:
Marionville, Lawrence Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Dorris (Williams) Moore was the dau of Cecil Williams and Flossie Short; she married first Apr. 16, 1938 in Crane, Stone Co., MO., to John Sherman Williams and then to John Moore. She was a teacher in the public school systems. Dorris and John's children were: Oren Dale, Darla Ann and John Sherman II.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record & Family History of Williams-Eaton, McBroom-Whiteley and Related Lines by Derl Williams.
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Cemetery: Clay Hill
Deceased: WILLIAMS, John Sherman ()
Birth:
near Madry, Barry Co.,MO.
Death:
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: John was the son of Elbert "Bert" W. Williams and Margaret Ann Wagnon; he married first, Apr. 16, 1938 in Crane,Stone Co.,MO., to Dorris Rufina Williams. Dorris and John's children were: Oren Dale, Darla Ann and John Sherman II. He married second, Dec. 17, 1973 in Ottawa Co. OK., Mary Ann(Gibbons)Walker(dau of Fredric James Gibbons and Cora Lottie Lester.) Mary was born Dec. 17, 1919 in Monett,Barry Co.,MO. John was a teacher at Aurora and Mt.Vernon and later became the Lawrence Co.,State Superintendent of Schools. Reprinted with permission of E.Derl Williams.
Resource: Family History of Williams-Eaton, McBroom-Whiteley and Related Lines by Derl Williams.
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Cemetery: Clio
Deceased: MOORE, Arnold ()
Birth:
Death:
Research Note: CORRECTION: DOD was Nov. 7, 2005
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. & stone
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Cemetery: Muncie
Deceased: MCMILLEN, Carol M. (GHAN)
Birth:
Purdy, Barry Co., MO.
Death:
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Dau of Boyd Ghan and Mabel M. Jones; she was a beautician.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H.
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Cemetery: Mars Hill
Deceased: GIPSON, Mildred (ROBBINS)
Birth:
Barry Co., MO.
Death:
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: She was the dau of James Earl Robbins and Nellie A. Allman; the widow of Finis A. Gipson; the informant was her dau, Pat Garbee.
Resource: Crafton-Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Clay Hill
Deceased: BATES, Ashton ()
Birth: Jul. 8, 2006
Springfield, Greene Co., MO.
Death: Jul. 8, 2006
Springfield, Greene Co., MO.
Research Note: Add to existing: Infant of Nathan Bates and Brandy Michaels.
Resource: Crafton- Cantrell F.H. record
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Cemetery: Washburn Prairie
Deceased: HARRISON, Infant ()
Birth: May 24, 1911
MO
Death: Jan. 12, 1912
Washburn, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Eulah is the given name of Infant Harrison according to handwritten notes left by Mary Ann Stewart Harrison, her mother.
Resource: Death Certificate
Daniel Harrison
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Cemetery: Clio
Deceased: EDEN, Ellen Marie (WINZER)
Birth:
Aurora, MO.
Death:
Research Note: Add to existing: Dau of Oscar Winzer and Georgia Ruth Baker.
Resource:
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Cemetery: Mars Hill
Deceased: ESSARY, Homer Lee ()
Birth: Apr. 27, 1951
Wheelerville, MO
Death: Mar. 25, 2012
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Cecil and Colleen (Hicks) Essary. He was the father of seven children. One daughter by his first marrieage who survives. On February 12, 1972, he was united in marriage to Lucinda Willms and to this union six children were born who also survive. Preceding him in death were his parents and one sister, Carol. Homer was a life-long resident of Barry County, where he received his education. He worked in construction most of his life, hanging sheetrock.
Resource: Fohn Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Lake Park Memorial Gardens
Deceased: HARKER, Melvin Foster “Mel” ()
Birth: Mar. 5, 1921
Waterville, KS
Death: Mar. 30, 2012
Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry..............He was the son of the son of Frank J. and Katherine (Albright) Harker. In November, 2007, he married Ruby “Louise” Pratt. Preceding him in death were his parents; his first wife, Evelyn; second wife, Wilma; four sisters, Mary Mitchell, Mildred Vollman, Betty Harris and Harriet McComas; two brothers, Wayne Harker and Harold Harker; two daughters-in-law, Shirley Harker and Christine Harker and two grandchildren, Scott and Jason Lampe. On October 16, 1939, he entered the Service of our country. He was assigned to Coast Artillery, Antiaircraft Battalion. His service included Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Fort Winfield Scott, California, Fort Clayton, Panama Canal Zone; Fort Bliss, Texas and also Camp Maxey, Texas; Greenock, Scotland and England. In January, 1945, he was sent overseas and saw duty in the European Theatre. Engagements were France, Belgium, Luxemburg, Battle of the Bulge, Siegfried Line, Battle of Rhineland and Central Europe. He had also been an artillery gunner both surface and anti aircraft famous with, 50 cal. 37, 40, 90mm and 105MM weapons. Re-assigned to the infantry, he was awarded the combat infantry badge. When the war ended he was with Patton’s 3rd, 87th Division, 346th Infantry, Company E, at Schonsnieder, Germany. He was discharged at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas in June, 1945. For thirty-seven years Mel worked for Trans World Airlines in Kansas City, Missouri and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as an Airframe and Power plant Mechanic until his retirement in 1982. During that time he was offered a position with the FAA at Oklahoma City, but decided to stay with TWA. In 1986, Mel moved to Shell Knob to make his home.
Resource: Fohn Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Lake Park Memorial Gardens
Deceased: RICE, Rhoda Lee ()
Birth: May 20, 1955
Grand Rapids, MI
Death: Apr. 1, 2012
Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Luther and Deloris (Tutor) Rice. She was united in marriage to Charles Forrester, Jr., who was the father of their two children. Preceding her in death were her parents; a son, Charles Forrester, III and one sister, Pamela Hickey. Rhoda received her education in Corning, Arkansas. In 1984, she moved from Chelsea, Oklahoma to Cassville to make her home. She was a bookkeeper and co-owner of Cassville Glass and Mirror.
Resource: Fohn Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Viola
Deceased: BOND , Gladys I. (SLINKARD)
Birth: Mar. 28, 1919
Advance, MO
Death: Apr. 4, 2012
Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry............She was the daughter of David Guy and Ollie Lillian (McClain) Slinkard. On November 16, 1942, in Washington, D.C., she was united in marriage to George W. Bond, who preceded her in death on October 19, 2001. Also preceding her in death were her parents; one son, Gerald William Bond; three brothers, Weldon Slinkard, Melvin Slinkard and Norman Slinkard and one sister, Bette Crites. Gladys graduated from high school in Delta, Missouri and attended Business College at Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She then moved to Washington, D.C., where she worked twenty-two years for the Civil Service as a clerk. Upon her husband’s retirement from the Air Force, they moved to St. Louis, Missouri, remaining there until 1974, when they moved to Shell Knob to make their home.
Resource: Fohn Funeral Home
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Cemetery: St. Peter & Paul Catholic
Deceased: STAPONSKI, Rose Anne (FEENEY)
Birth: Mar. 7, 1931
Purdy, Barry Co., MO
Death: Apr. 3, 2012
Freeman Health System, Joplin, Jasper Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry..........She was the daughter of John and Nettie (Pozniak) Feeney. Mrs. Staponski was married to Earle Staponski on Saturday, April 29, 1950, in Pulaskifield, MO. He preceded her in death on January 3, 1995. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Resource: Lakin Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Roller on Big Sugar Creek
Deceased: DALTON , Peggy L. (HYDE (WRITER))
Birth: Aug., 23, 1936
Red Oak, IA
Death: Apr. 5, 2012
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Emit and Mildred (Murray) Hyde. The family relocated to Washburn, Missouri, where Peggy attended Washburn Schools, graduating in 1954. She was united in marriage to Charles William Writer on February 20, 1954, in Cassville, Missouri. She was swept away as a military wife and traveled with her husband for 10 years. They settled down in Cassville on the farm where they raised cattle. She began working at the family-owed Sunset Valley Nursing Home. She went on to receive her administrator license. They owned and operated a number of businesses, a nursing home where the Barry County Care Center currently resides, Johnson Retail, Saddle & Shoe Repair Shop, DX Service Station, where she handled all the bookkeeping. In 1981 she began working for the Washburn Schools as a custodian. She met and married Lewis Dalton on April 9, 1982 in Miami, Oklahoma. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles William Writer; one sister, Erma Hilton; one nephew, Alan Stubblefield, one niece, Trisha Vault; and her husband, Lewis Dalton.
Resource: White Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Corinth
Deceased: ROBBINS, Ollie V. (HOLMAN (NORRIS))
Birth: June 1, 1931
Mano, MO
Death: Mar. 29, 2012
Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Lee Franklin and Belva M. (Towler) Holman. In 1948, Ollie was united in marriage with her first husband, Charles Robbins, and on May 18, 1984, she was united in marriage with her second husband, Jack Norris, both preceded her in death. She was also preceded by her parents, Lee and Belva Holman; three sisters; two brothers; and one son, Nolan Robbins. Her obit was under Norris.
Resource: Cassville Democrat
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Cemetery: Corinth
Deceased: ROBBINS, Ollie V. (HOLMAN (NORRIS))
Birth: June 1, 1931
Mano, MO
Death: Mar. 29, 2012
Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: Whoops......ADD HER TO EXISTING ENTRY under Robbins
Resource: Cassville Democrat
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Cemetery: Rocky Comfort
Deceased: BIBLE, Bobby Gene ()
Birth: Jan. 9, 1926
Stella, Newton Co., MO
Death: Apr. 10, 2012
Stotts City, MO
Research Note: He was the son of Robert and Lorena (Housman) Bible. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during WW II and was a retired fireman and conductor on the railroad. Mr. Bible married Joyce Clouse on March 25, 1977 in Wentworth, MO. Mr. Bible was preceded in death by his first wife Helen in 1976, and a daughter Phyllis Bible and a brother Artie Bible.
Resource: Lakin Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Antioch
Deceased: WILSON, Blanche "Maxine" (STEELE)
Birth: Jan. 19, 1919
Marionville, MO
Death: April 7, 2012
Peachwood Manor, Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry under Maxine Wilson.................. She was the daughter of Alfred Sydney and Grace (Barton) Steele. On September 25, 1941, in Galena, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Onis Wilson, who preceded her in death on December 6, 1986. Also preceding her in death were her parents; her twin sister, Bernice Lorene Steele on July 12, 1919; one daughter, Deleva “Dee” Walker on January 27, 2012 and two brothers, Finis Steele and Manley Steele. Maxine graduated from high school at Crane, Missouri. She received her teaching degree from Southwest Missouri State Teachers College. Most of her adult life was spent teaching throughout Barry County at Ozark School South of Aurora, Gaddis School and Jenkins School, where she retired in 1985. For many years she was a Sunday School Teacher and also was a pianist.
Resource: Fohn Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Viney Creek
Deceased: ASPIASU , Lucille V. (ADAMS)
Birth: Aug. 20, 1931
St. Louis, MO
Death: April 11, 2012
Red Rose Health Center, Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Wilbur Isack and Goldie (Poff) Adams. Preceding her in death were her father Wilbur Adams; her mother and step-father Goldie and Tom Ferguson; two sisters, Viola Walters and Mildred Adams; one brother, Wilbur “Blackie” Adams; one step-brother, Clifford Ferguson and one great-granddaughter, Halli Resz. Lucille grew up and received her education in St. Louis, Missouri. For several years she resided in Idaho, where she was employed at Carl Gibbs Potato Processing Plant. In 1997, she moved from Twin Falls, Idaho to Cassville to make her home.
Resource: Fohn Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Oak Hill
Deceased: ASH , Hansford Lester ()
Birth: Sept.30, 1922
Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Death: April 12, 2012
At Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Floyd L. and Charline (Baker) Ash. On October 20, 1942, in Cassville, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Viola Foster. Preceding him in death were his parents and one brother, Rex Ash. Hansford grew up and received his education in Cassville, graduating with the Class of 1939, from Cassville High School. During World War II, Hansford joined the United States Army, serving from August 31, 1944 until June 27, 1946. He spent most of his life in Cassville. In 1991, he retired from Cassville Ramey Supermarket as inventory manager.
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Cemetery: Clio
Deceased: GREY, Alonzo Duane ()
Birth: Oct.16, 1983
Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Death: April 9, 2012
At Home, Hinesville, GA
Research Note: Specialist Grey, son of Duane Grey Jr. and Teresa Grey, was born on October 16, 1983 in Springfield, Missouri. He was a lifelong resident of the Jenkins community and was a graduate of Cassville High School, Class of 2002. Before enlisting in the United States Army in February 8, 2009, he was previously employed with George's, Inc. in Butterfield, Missouri. Alonzo (Lonnie) was united in marriage to Charlene Thomas. Specialist Grey was currently stationed at Fort Stewart, Georgia and had previously served his country honorably for 11 months in Operation Iraqi Freedom in Al Asad, Iraq. He was preceded in death by his father, Duane Grey Jr., in December 1992, and his grandparents, Alonzo E Reeb Jr. and Mary Alice Reeb.
Resource: White Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Horner
Deceased: HORNER , Robert Eugene (Bob) ()
Birth: April 6, 1925
On the farm, Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Death: April 12, 2012
Missouri Veterans Home, Mt. Vernon, MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry....................He was the son of Loren and Alma (White) Horner was born on April 6, 1925 at the family farm near Cassville. He attended school at Horner community school and later Cassville public school. Bob served in World War II from 1944-1945 in France as an infantryman in the 3rd Army and was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in the Battle of the Bulge. He was discharged in 1946 and returned to farming in Barry County. He married Irene McGlothlin on March 3, 1953 and they made their home near Cassville where they raised three children. Bob also worked at the shoe factory in Cassville for 14 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Irene, on April 15, 2009.
Resource: White Funeral Home
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Cemetery: New Site
Deceased: PLOPPER, Thomas Dean ()
Birth: Mar. 10, 1971
Hillsboro, IL
Death: April 6, 2012
Lawrence Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of John and Carol (Fixsal) Plopper. He was a construction worker and of Catholic faith.
Resource: Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Cox
Deceased: GRAESSLE , Sierra Lynn ()
Birth: May 30, 2010
Monett, Barry Co., MO
Death: April 7, 2012
Monett, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of David and Brittany (Gadberry) Graessle. She was hit by a car while walking alone on Hyw. 60 near Monett.
Resource: Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home
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Cemetery: St. John's Lutheran Stone's Prairie
Deceased: MILLER, Eugene "Gene" ()
Birth: May 21, 1927
Purdy, Barry Co., MO
Death: April 9, 2012
Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of the late John and Anna (Storck) Miller. He was the retired president of 1st State Bank in Purdy, and was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church on Stone’s Prairie in Purdy, MO, where he was in the church men’s club. Gene also served in the Army during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by both his parents: John and Anna and five sisters: Verna Mae Nations, Elma Meister, Marzella Hemmerling, Mildred Lilleoien, and Dorothy Miller.
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Cemetery: Arnhart
Deceased: CHILDRESS, Glenn Thomas ()
Birth: Sept.14, 1941
Purdy, Barry Co., MO
Death: April 12, 2012
Stillwater, OK
Research Note: Glenn Thomas Childress, of Yale, Oklahoma , passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at the Stillwater Medical Center in Stillwater, OK. He was the son of George Thomas and Hazel Juanita (Dotson) Childress. Glenn was raised and attended school in Barry County, Missouri. For many years, Glenn owned and operated the G & C Painting Company in the Purdy and Cassville area of southeastern Missouri. He later was trained as a turret lathe operator used for repetitive production of duplicate parts in the construction of valves for the Geo Source Valve Company. He continued to work in that capacity for many years. He was preceded in death by parents, George Thomas Childress and Hazel Juanita Childress Levi; and a brother, Bobby Ray Childress.
Resource: Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Corinth
Deceased: ROBBINS (NORRIS), Ollie V. (HOLMAN)
Birth: June 1, 1931
Mano, MO
Death: Mar. 29, 2012
Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Lee Franklin and Belva M. (Towler) Holman. She worked at Tyson Foods. In 1948, Ollie was united in marriage with her first husband, Charles Robbins, and on May 18, 1984, she was united in marriage with her second husband, Jack Norris, both preceded her in death. She was also preceded by her parents, Lee and Belva Holman; three sisters; two brothers; and one son, Nolan Robbins.
Resource: Nelson Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Russell
Deceased: DAVENPORT, Russell K. ()
Birth: Jan. 22, 1943
Kaney, AR
Death: April 13, 2012
NW Medical Center, Bentonville, AR
Research Note: He was the son of Victor and Juanita (Doty) Davenport. On August 3, 1973, he was united in marriage to Geneva Owens, who preceded him in death on July 25, 2006. Also preceding him in death were his parents and a grandson, Michael McDonald. Russell grew up and received his education in National City, California, where he graduated from Sweet Water Union High School. He graduated from San Diego Junior College and then served a four year sheet metal apprenticeship. Most of his life was spent working as a metal worker for Benton County Sheet Metal in Rogers, Arkansas. Thirteen years ago he moved from Arkansas to Pineville, Missouri to make his home.
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Cemetery: Rocky Comfort
Deceased: MARNEY , Champ J.R. ()
Birth: June 9, 1945
Wheaton, Barry Co., MO
Death: April 16, 2012
Freeman Hosp., Joplin, Jasper Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Champ and Kate (McNeill) Marney. On April 9, 1966, he was united in marriage to Linda Hailey. Preceding him in death were his parents and one sister, Betty Haufler. J.R. grew up and received his education at Rocky Comfort, where he graduated from high school. For several years he owned and operated Wheaton Frozen Food and was a sub-mail carrier at Rocky Comfort. He also farmed and lived in and around McDonald County his entire life.
Resource: Fohn Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Antioch
Deceased: MATTINGLY, James Paul ()
Birth: Dec.18, 1938
Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Death: April 19, 2012
At Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Winford “Slim” and Hattie (May) Mattingly. On June 19, 1993, he was united in marriage to Rita (Murphy) Nunziata. Preceding him in death were his parents and two sisters, Ruth Mattingly and Ruby Anderson. Paul, as most people knew him, received his elementary education in the House Schoolhouse and graduated from Cassville High School. He had worked for Robertson Commission Springfield Livestock and for ten years at Barry County Ready Mix. For several years he sold cars for Jim Nesbitt Ford and later Les Jacobs Ford, retiring five years ago.
Resource: Fohn Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Waldensian
Deceased: BOUCHER, John David ()
Birth: Dec. 26, 1943
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO
Death: April 14, 2012
Cox Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of the late Enoch and Ruth (Lautaret) Boucher. John served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps during the Viet Nam War. He was awarded 6 Gold Stars, 1 Silver Star, Good Conduct Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. John was employed for many years as a flooring specialist. He was a member of the Waldensian Presbyterian Church and V.F.W. Post #4207. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Nancy Crow.
Resource: Buchanan Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Muncie Chapel
Deceased: ENGLAND , Ruby “Colene” (MCCULLAH)
Birth: Mar. 2, 1930
Rocky Comfort, McDonald Co., MO
Death: Apr. 29, 2012
Mercy Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Marvin Clinton and Georgia Mae (Stephenson) McCullah. On May 12, 1948, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, she was united in marriage to Otis George England, who preceded her in death on November 28, 2008. She was also preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Howard McCullah, Marcel McCullah and J.C. McCullah and two sisters, Billie Jean McCullah and Chris Bixler. She was a Ridgely, Barry Co., MO resident at the time of her death. She grew up in Rocky Comfort where she graduated with the Class of 1948. Colene was a social person who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and growing flowers. She was also well known for her cooking and at one time owned a cafe in Wheaton.
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Cemetery: New Site
Deceased: INGLE , Maggie Rosetta “Rose” (REED)
Birth: Dec.14, 1937
Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Death: Apr. 30, 2012
Mercy Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: She was a Monett, Barry Co., MO resident. She was the daughter of the late Earl and Ruby (Starnes) Reed. She was united in marriage on December 20, 1956 to Frank Ingle. She is preceded in death by both her parents: Earl and Ruby; two brothers: Arthur and Gene Reed; and two sisters: Helen Vanderpool, and Margaret Pryor.
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Cemetery: Arnhart
Deceased: TERRY , Eugene Harold ()
Birth: Sept. 9, 1921
Purdy, Barry Co., MO
Death: Apr. 30, 2012
At Home, Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of the later Homer and Mellie (Burg) Terry. He was united in marriage on June 30, 1946 in Purdy, MO to Jesselyn Courdin. He was a graduate of Purdy High School. After graduation he enlisted in the Army serving from 1939 to 1944. In June of 1946 he married Jesselyn Courdin and they began life together on a farm near Exeter. Three daughters and one son were born and raised on that farm. Gene was employed as postmaster in Exeter for several years. They lived on their farm for 42 years prior to moving to Springfield in 1988. He is preceded in death by both his parents: Homer and Mellie; five brothers: Charles, Famous, Fulton, Ward, and Ed Terry; and three sisters: Lucille (Bullock), Louise Terry, and Maxine Terry.
Resource: White Funeral Home
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Cemetery: Liberty
Deceased: WESTON, Timmy ()
Birth: Mar. 7, 1961
Monett, Barry Co., MO
Death: April 30, 2012
Monett, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Charles Thomas Weston and Sue (Rowley) Weston. He graduated from Oakview State School in 1981. Timmy had worked for over 30 years at the Monett Sheltered Workshop. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Weston; and two brothers, Tom and Matthew Weston.
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Cemetery: McCormick/St. John
Deceased: HELMKAMP, LouElla Rose (TIESEL (WILKIN))
Birth: May 16, 1928
Freistatt, MO
Death: April 30, 2012
Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of the late Henry Tiesel and Gertrude Amanda (Wilkin) Tiesel. She graduated from Verona High School with the class of 1945. LouElla had worked for Cecil Mayer State Farm Insurance Agency in Monett for over 26 years before retiring in 1991. On November 14, 1945 in Freistatt, MO, LouElla Tiesel and Kenneth E. Helmkamp were united in marriage. To this union, three children were born. LouElla was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; one grandson, Mason Baker; and one sister, Lucille Quade.
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Cemetery: Waldensian
Deceased: BALMAS, Frances M. (GRIMES)
Birth: July 8, 1933
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO
Death: May 2, 2012
Monett, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: ADD to existing entry...........She was the daughter of Thomas Grimes and Inez (Pritchard) Grimes. For many years, Frances managed apartments in Oklahoma City, Joplin, Carthage, Springfield and Monett. On New Years Day of 1950 in Eureka Springs, AR, Frances married Jack Balmas. To this union, three sons were born. Frances was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Jack; one son, Jerry Balmas; her father, Tom Grimes; her mother, Inez Wilks; and her step-father, Cecil Wilks.
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Deceased: TERRY AND INGLE, Wrong source (PREVIOUS OBITS)
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Research Note: Source for Eugene Terry and Maggie Rose Ingle should be Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home
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Cemetery: IOOF Monett
Deceased: WILLIAMS, Michael Don ()
Birth: Nov. 15, 1959
Denver, CO
Death: May 6, 2012
Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Gordorn and Wilma (Benbrook) Williams. Mr. Williams was married to Nancy Prier in Miami OK on Tuesday November 22, 1977 and she prceded him in death on October 6, 2008. He was a driver for Kay Concrert. in Monett, MO.
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Cemetery: Roller, West of Washburn
Deceased: GUNDEL, Marcella Dean (HENRY)
Birth: Sept., 8, 1934
Mountain, MO
Death: May 9, 2012
Bentonville, AR
Research Note: Marcella Dean Gundel, 77, of Washburn, Mo. died Wed. May 9, 2012 at Legacy Village Hospice in Bentonville. She was the daughter of Walter Edison Henry and Georgia Lorene (Burnett) Henry. She was lifelong resident of the area and a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Anita Gay Gundel. Her husband was Robert Gundel.
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Cemetery: King/P. E. Roller
Deceased: HENRY, Donna Louise (LEACH)
Birth: Feb. 1, 1949
St. Louis, MO
Death: May 4, 2012
NW Medical Center, Bentonville, AR
Research Note: She was the daughter of Vincent and Mildred Leach. On April 4, 1971, she was united in marriage to Lee Henry. She was a Rogers, AR resident. Donna grew up in Washburn, Missouri and graduated from Southwest High School. In 1978, she moved to Arkansas to make her home. She became a certified dietary manager, working for various nursing homes throughout her career.
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Cemetery: Roller, West of Washburn
Deceased: JONES, L. B. ()
Birth: July 6, 1947
Yellville, AR
Death: May 9, 2012
At Home, Wheaton, Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of George and Lona (Vickers) Jones. On March 7, 1966, at Bentonville, Arkansas, he was united in marriage to Shirley A. Brewer. Preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers, George Jones, Jr. and L. D. Jones and one sister, Edith Simpson. L. B. lived in Yellville until the age of three and moved with his family to Bentonville, Arkansas where he grew up and received his education. He was a self-employed carpenter, working in new construction of homes or remodeling. L B served his country in the 142nd National Guard Unit.
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Cemetery: IOOF Monett
Deceased: WROBLESKI, Flora Maxine (ESSEX (SIMMONS))
Birth: Oct. 18, 1925
Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO
Death: May 10, 2012
Joplin Rehab. Center, Joplin, Jasper Co., MO
Research Note: Add to existing entry.................She was the daughter of Guy Noble and Ora Ellen (Shepherd) Essex. She attended high school in Bloomington, IL. She had retired from Cox Monett Hospital as an Office Clerk. On August 29, 1958, Maxine and John A. Wrobleski were united in marriage. He preceded her in death on May 9, 1977. Also preceding her in death were her parents; and two brothers, Dean Essex and Paul Essex. Obit mentions children with surname Simmons.
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Cemetery: Purdy
Deceased: BLAKLEY , Tressia Elaine (LEONARD)
Birth: Nov. 3, 1946
Purdy, Barry Co., MO
Death: May 14, 2012
Mercy Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO
Research Note: Bolivar, MO resident. She was the daughter of the late John and Tressia (DeCocq) Leonard. She was a a graduate of SMS and Nurse training at the St. Louis School of nursing, a retired Registered Nurse with Lacoba Nursing Center in Monett. She was preceded in death by both parents: John and Tressia.
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Cemetery: Arnhart
Deceased: OWENS, Edna Jane (LETTS)
Birth: Oct. 23,1916
Bentonville, Ark.
Death: Oct.19, 2011
Cassville
Research Note: I have a picture of her headstone. This is my grandmother.
Resource: Advertiser, Death Cerificate
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Cemetery: Arnhart
Deceased: WALTERS, Garrie Tammy Jane (WALTERS)
Birth: Jan. 27, 1976
Monett, Mo.
Death: Jan. 28, 1976
Springfield, Mo.
Research Note: Tammy Lynn Walters January 27th 1976 January 28th 1976 Baby girl and sister.
Resource: Monett Times
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