Washburn Prairie Cemetery, Barry Co., MO
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
| J. B. | No Date | No Date | Research Note: Next to a stone that possibly reads J. M. This stone is near the Thompson and Myers stones. | Photo Phyllis Long |
| BABB, Emmitt Bradly | Jan. 6, 1875 TN |
Mar. 16, 1927 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Zoe Dee - Research Note: Married to Zoe Dee Windes. Phyllis' Note: According to his death certificate his wife was Zoe Dee (Windes) Babb. His father was not named, and his mother was Rhodie Babb, born MO. Another Stone -Another Photo - Another Photo - Plot Stone | Headstone Billy Windes Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photos Donna Cooper |
| BABB, Gus R. | 1910 | 1990 | SSW: Sue O. - Inscription: "Married Apr. 15, 1933" - Babb Section - Another Photo | Photos Donna Cooper |
| BABB, Sue Opha | 1908 | Feb. 13, 2002 Barry Co. Care Center, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Gus R. - Research Note: Opha Sue Babb, 94, of Cassville, died February 13 at Barry County Care Center. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, February 17, at Williamson Chapel in Cassville. Burial will be in Washburn Prairie Cemetery under the direction of Williamson Funeral Home of Cassville. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. tomorrow, February 16, at the funeral home. Donna's Note: Her stone has Sue O. and her obit has Opha Sue, so the order of her name is probably incorrect. | Monett Times Feb. 15, 2002 Mary Homesley Monett Times Photo Donna Cooper |
| BABB, Zoe Dee (WINDES) | Sep. 10, 1882 Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 9, 1959 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Emmitt - Research Note:Married to Emmitt Babb - sister of R. A. Windes (1872) - Donna's Note: Zoe E. Babb died in St. Vincent's Hospital in Monett, MO, according to Culver Funeral Home records. Her father was B. F. Windes and her mother was Crocia Rayl. She was age 76. Another Photo - Plot Stone | Headstone Billy Windes Photos Culver Funeral Home, V. 8, P. 61 Donna Cooper |
| BADGER, Barbary (OAKLEY) (MEYERS) | Oct. 30, 1826 Armstrong Co., PA |
Feb. 27, 1902 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Barbara Oakley married George Badger in Barry Co., MO, Nov. 23, 1879. Her husband, George Badger, is buried in Mt. Comfort Cemetery by his first wife Margaret Meyers. Barbary was first married William Oakley. Her parents were Phillip and Margaret Meyers - Moyers. George Badger was first married to Margaret Meyers another daughter of Phillip and Margaret's. She is buried next to William Oakley and a small slab stone grave. | Marriages Online Newspapers Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| BAGGETT, Larry J. | Nov. 5, 1936 San Antonio, TX |
Apr. 16, 2006 St. John's Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Phyllis J. - Inscription: "Married Apr. 25, 1987" - Research Note: Larry J. Baggett, 69, of Seligman, died April 16, 2006, at St. John's Hospital-Cassville. He was born Nov. 5, 1936, in San Antonio, TX, and was a son of Jess and Minn (Osborne) Baggett. He graduated from high school in Texline, TX, and was an Army veteran. He was a truck driver for Hudson Foods. He moved to Seligman 16 years ago and was a Baptist. He married Phyllis Arnold on April 25, 1987, in Exeter, MO. He was preceded in death by two sons, Steven Baggett and Ronald Hayworth. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, April 20, at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville with Rev. John Rose officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Washburn Prairie Cemetery. | Monett Times Apr. 18, 2006 Photo Donna Cooper |
| BAGGETT, Phyllis J. (ARNOLD) | Aug. 1, 1940 | No Date | SSW: Larry - Inscription: "Married Apr. 25, 1987" | Photo Donna Cooper |
| BAKER, Andrew J. | Abt. 1853 | Aug. 25, 1920 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate reads that he was about 67 years old. His occupation was painter. His birth place, parents, all marked unknown. He was single. Robert Windes of Washburn, MO was the informant. Cause of death: Death by fire - cause unknown. Coroner's Jury rendered cause of fire unknown. | Death Certificate Photo Phyllis Long |
| BAKER, Jacob A. | Dec. 6, 1834 TN |
May 28, 1914 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was married and a farmer. Parents marked don't know. N. G. Baker of RFD Cassville was the informant. Death certificate reads that he was buried in Pasley Cemetery but must be a mistake as there is a big tombstone at Washburn Prairie Cemetery. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Photo Phyllis Long |
| BAKER, Rettie J. | Jan. 31, 1881 | Feb. 6, 1882 | Inscription: "Daughter of E. J. & T. C. Baker - Aged 1 Yr & 6 Ds" - Research Note: Stone is off its base and on the ground. Another Photo | Photos Phyllis Long |
| BALL, John Benjamin | Abt. 1842 | Jan. 1875 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of James Crutcher Jarrod Ball and a brother of William Valentine Ball. - Another Photo - Grave of John Benjamin Ball | Photo Darla Ball Marbut Photos Phyllis Long |
| BALL, Margaret Luella | Nov. 5, 1930 Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 9, 1937 Seligman, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: According to her death certificate she was a daughter of William A. (born Barry Co., MO) and Pauline (Varner, born Barry Co., MO) Ball. The cause of death was a broken neck while climbing in building. | Death Certificate Photo Phyllis Long |
| BALL, Pauline (VARNER) | Apr. 23, 1896 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 17, 1956 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: William A. - Research Note: She married William Arvel Ball, Jan. 4, 1920, Barry Co., MO. She was a daughter of John Shipley and Margaret Josephine (Felker) Varner. | Note Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| BALL, William "Bill" Arvel | May 14, 1891 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
June 30, 1954 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "MISSOURI PVT CO F 350 INFANTRY WORLD WAR I" - Research Note: He was a son of James Elbert Allen and Sarah Emma (Faulkner) Ball. Another Stone | Note Donna Cooper Photos Phyllis Long |
| BALL, William Valentine | Feb. 8, 1845 KY |
Apr. 28, 1875 Washburn Prairie, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "PVT US ARMY CIVIL WAR" - Research Note: 6th Prov. Reg't, Missouri Militia Co D and C in 1863. He married Mary Elizabeth Garrett daughter of Newton Jasper Garrett. Another Photo - Another Photo - Ball Grave | Photo Darla Ball Marbut Photo Phyllis Long |
| BANDY, Eveline | Apr. 27, 1855 | Oct. 10, 1887 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Wife of Rev. Jas. M. Bandy" - Research Note: James M. Bandy married Eveline Baldwin, in Hawkins Co., TN, Dec. 25, 1877. | Photo Phyllis Long |
| BAUER, Virginia | Dec. 12, 1916 | Oct. 15, 1983 | Inscription: "In Loving Memory Mom" - Another Photo | Photos Donna Cooper |
| BAYLESS, Fenton E. | Dec. 8, 1877 Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 29, 1878 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Son of W. K. & N. A." | Note Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| BECKNELL, Benjamin | 1833 | 1875 | Research Note: He may not have a stone. | Note Donna Cooper |
| BECKNELL, Harriett (CLAYTON) | 1831 | 1875 | Research Note: She was the wife of Benjamin Becknell. She may not have a stone. | Note Donna Cooper |
| BECKNELL, Lillard | Dec. 3, 1874 | Sep. 24, 1875 | Inscription: "Son of B. & H. E." - Research Note: This child may be a son of Benjamin and Harriet (Clayton) Becknell. They have a daughter, born 1859, buried in Maddy Cemetery. She married into the Ash family. | Note Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| BECKNELL, Louise | No Date | No Date | No Data | Note Donna Cooper |
| BECKNELL, Rachel | No Date | No Date | No Data | Note Donna Cooper |
| BENNETT, F. R. | Abt. 1853 | Mar. 5, 1875 | Inscription: "Aged 22 Years" | Photo Phyllis Long |
| BERRY, Georgia | No Date | Oct. 3, 1896 | Inscription: "Aged 2 yrs. 6 ms. 17 dys. Dau. of J. W. & Tillie" | Photo Phyllis Long |
| BERRYHILL, Gertrude "Gertie" E. (DUDLEY) | Jan. 10, 1890 | Sep. 7, 1909 | Research Note: Wife of Lemuel Raymond Berryhill. He died in Monterey, California. She is buried near other members of the Dudley family. | Family Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| BETTERTON, Mamie Alvina (LOCKWOOD) | June 15, 1904 Barry Co., MO |
Jul. 15, 1929 Nevada, Vernon Co., MO |
Research Note: Phyllis' Note: Democrat July 15, 1929Mamie Lockwood Betterton, wife of Clifford Betterton of Exeter, died at the state hospital at Nevada, Monday afternoon. She was taken to the hospital Saturday. She was suffering from a nervous disorder, complicated with stomach and kidney trouble. The funeral was held at Exeter Wednesday afternoon and burial was at Washburn. Mamie Lavina Lockwood was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Lockwood and was born April 7 1903. She was married in 1918 to Clifford Betterton. They were the parents of three children. All of whom survive the mother. They are Marie 7; Helen 4; Marjorie, 3. Mrs. Betterton’s death was probably hastened by a tragedy in the family, which she witnessed. Her father died 13 years ago and her mother married Monroe Betterman, father of Clifford Betterman. They were were living in Vinita, Okla., in 1919 when Monroe Betterman became enraged at his wife and shot her down in cold blood in the presence of his family and tried to kill Mamie Betterman, his daughter-in-law. The nervous shock was so great that she never entirely recovered. She had been ill since last October. Last week she became violently ill and threatened the life of her family. On the advice of physicians she was taken to the state hospital but died a few days later. Besides her husband and children she is survived by two brothers, Fred Lockwood and Ralph Lockwood at Wichita. Kan. Darla's Note: She was a dau. of Elia and Alzada Whittington Lockwood md. Ernest Clifford Betterton, born Feb 1897 son of Monroe and Laura McCoy Betterton. Phyllis' Note: According to her death certificate she was born April 7, 1904 but the stone has June 15, 1904 on it. | Newspaper Darla Ball Marbut Death Certificate Photo Phyllis Long |
| BINNEY, S. A. | No Date | No Date | Research Note: This is possibly a stone for Sarah A. Binney who was born in 1850 and died in 1852. Her father was Samuel Preston Binney and her mother was Cynthia Strait. She possibly was born in Lawrence Co., MO. | Note Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| BISHOP, Maxine G. | June 5, 1919 | May 15, 1970 | No Data | Photo Phyllis Long |
| BLACK, Alice Eleanor "Add" (HICKMAN) | Mar. 8, 1901 Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 18, 1966 Burge Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Raymond N. - Research Note: The Culver Funeral Home record reads that her father was Towney Hickman and that her mother Viola Chadd. Her husband was Raymond Black. Black Stone | Photos Culver's Funeral Home, v. 12, p. 8 Donna Cooper |
| BLACK, Ella M. (STAATS) | July 7, 1875 Saybrook, IL |
Sep. 19, 1942 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the wife of Lee Black. Widowed twice. Daughter of James Dallas Staats, born AR, and Mary Hormish. Informant was Lilly Mosbaugh. - Black Plot Stone - Back of Plot Stone | Death Certificate Photo Phyllis Long |
| BLACK, Flora (FRAZIER) | Sep. 25, 1874 KS |
Apr. 11, 1954 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: John - Research Note: She was widowed, husband's name was John Black. She was a daughter of David and Callie (Morria) Frazier. Mrs. Matt Sparkman of Washburn, MO was the informant. Joplin Globe April 13, 1954 Cassville, Mo., April 12 - Mrs. Flora Black, 79 years old, a resident of Washburn many years at 7:30 o'clock Sunday morning in her home. She came to this area from Kansas, where she was born. Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Earl Kelly of Ponca City, Okla., Mrs. Montie Kemp of Ottumwa, Iowa, Mrs. Matt Sparkman and Mrs. Bill Wilson of Washburn, Mrs. Bill Dixon of Wichita and Mrs. Jim Hickman of Hayward, Calif.; two sons, Raymond Black of Washburn and Howard Black of Hingham, Mass.; 10 grand children, and 12 great grandchildren. | Death Certificate Online Obit Photo Phyllis Long |
| BLACK, James Michael | Nov. 8, 1956 | May 7, 1986 | Inscription: "AMN US AIR FORCE" - Research Note: This information was taken from a funeral card from the collection of Florence Patterson Rose. He was a son of Ronnie and Mary (Rose) Black. - Another Stone | Funeral Card Photos Phyllis Long |
| BLACK, John | Mar. 22, 1868 MO |
Feb. 16, 1949 Barry Co. Hosp., Cassville Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Flora - Research Note: He was a resident of Washburn, MO and was a merchant and wife was Flora. He was a son of William Black and Sally Phoenix. Mrs. Matt Sparkman was the informant.The stone has 1948 as the death date. | Death Certificate Photo Phyllis Long |
| BLACK, John Ronald | Aug. 29, 1907 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
May 19, 1945 Firmin Desloge Hospital, St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO |
Research Note: His usual residence was Monett, Barry Co., MO and his wife given as Tommy Black age 33, living. His occupation was a chauffeur. He was a son of John Black and Flora Frqazier born Arkansas City, Kansas. The cause of death, died during surgery. Buried next to Tommy Walden Black. | Death Certificate Photo Phyllis Long |
| BLACK, Lola V. (STARK) | Oct 9, 1872 Flat Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO |
May 31, 1933 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She is buried next to Will O. Black. Darla's Note: Lola V. Stark married William O. Black and he was the informant on her death certificate. Her parents were John Milky Stark and his wife Martha Daugherty Hampton Stark. Black Plot Stone | Photos Phyllis Long Death Certificate #15635 Darla Marbut |
| BLACK, Marlene Ann (SMITH) (MONTGOMERY) | Feb. 18, 1961 | Mar. 28, 1998 | Inscription: "Mother of Jonathon" - Research Note: She married James Michael Black. Phyllis' Note: Marlene's biological surname was Montgomery. She was adopted by Earl and Margaret Smith. | Photo Family Knowledge Phyllis Long |
| BLACK, Mary (ROSE) | Mar. 8, 1937 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 25, 1999 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Ronnie G. - Research Note: Daughter of L. L. & Ola (Pippin) Rose. Back of Stone | Barry Co. Advertiser Mary Homesley Photos Phyllis Long |
| BLACK, Raymond Nello | Aug. 8, 1894 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 19, 1966 Randolph, NE |
SSW: Allie E. "Add" - Research Note: According to the Culver Funeral Home records he was a son of John black and Flora Frazier. Mrs. Matt Sparkman was his sister of Washburn, MO. His death was caused from an auto accident in Randolph, NE, Junction 20 and 81, and his death was sudden. He was a construction worker and his wife was Allie Black, deceased. - Black Plot Stone | Photos Culver Funeral Home, Vol. 12, p. 56 Donna Cooper |
| BLACK, Ronnie G. | Aug. 23, 1934 | No Date | SSW: Mary Rose - Back of Stone | Photos Phyllis Long |
| BLACK, Sally A. (FENEX) | Nov. 2, 1844 TN |
Dec. 31, 1924 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of David Fenex, born TN and mother was marked don't know. On her son's death certificate her name was spelled Phoenix. It also reads that she was born in KY and that her husband's name was William. | Death Certificate Photo Phyllis Long |
| BLACK, Tommy (WALDEN) | Jun. 10, 1911 | Apr. 4, 1996 | Research Note: Tommy Walden Black was married to John Ronald Black and was the mother of Sandra, Karen Lyles, Sherill, Tommy Lynn and Ronnie Black. | Photo Phyllis Long Note Tammy Lyons |
| BLACK, W. O. | Jan. 8, 1873 | June 28, 1945 | Research Note: He is buried next to Will O. Black and Lola V. Black. - Black Plot Stone | Photos Phyllis Long |
| BLACK, Will O. | May 3, 1901 | June 29, 1901 | Research Note: He is buried next to Lola V. Black and W. O. Black. - Black Plot Stone | Photos Phyllis Long |
| BLACK, William C. | Sep. 6, 1838 | Feb. 17, 1924 | No Data | Photo Phyllis Long |
| BLACK, William Lee | May 9, 1866 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Jul. 6, 1923 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of William Black, born
AL, and Sallie A. Phoenix, born KY. James Black of Washburn, MO
was the informant. - Black Plot Stone - Back of Plot Stone |
Death Certificate Photo Phyllis Long |
| BLADES, Nemo V. (DAVIS) | Aug. 27, 1908 | June 14, 1991 | No Data | Photo Donna Cooper |
| BLENNERHASSETTE, Infant | Mar. 8, 1878 | No Date | Inscription: "Son of S. T. and A. Blennerhassette" - Research Note: 1865 - 1866 Marriages, Barry County, MO, Page 291, S. T. Blennerhassett and Annie Morgan, married on Nov. 15, 1865. | Photo Phyllis Long |
| BOLEY, Veda Fern | 1937 | 1995 | SSW: Wilbur N. - Inscription: "Cremains of" | Photo Donna Cooper |
| BOLEY, Wilbur N. | 1935 | 2008 | SSW: Veda Fern - Inscription: "Cremains of" | Photo Donna Cooper |
| BOUCHER, John Goodnight | Jan. 22, 1809 | Aug. 6, 1884 | Inscription: "Husband" - Research Note: He was the husband of Elizabeth Mary Adams. Aug. 6, 1884 is the date on the stone, previous post had Aug. 8. | Note Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| BOUCHER, Elizabeth Mary (ADAMS ) (HAGAN) | Aug. 18, 1815 | Dec. 31, 1897 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Wife" - Research Note: Elizabeth Mary Adams Hagan was married to John Goodnight Boucher and among her children were William Asa Boucher who was born July 21, 1853. He married Mary Orpha Wormington, Barry County, MO, Aug 29, 1880.- Jan 7, 1897, Cassville Republican: Exeter News: Mrs. Elizabeth Boucher, age 81, died at the home of her son, W. A. Boucher. The remains were interred in the Washburn Cemetery, Friday. Mrs. Boucher was one of the oldest settlers in this part of the county. Donna's Note: Elizabeth Mary Adams Hagan was married to John Goodnight Boucher and among her children were William Asa Boucher who was born July 21, 1853. He married Mary Orpha Wormington, Barry Co., MO, Aug 29, 1880. Dates on the stone are Aug. 18, 1815 and Dec. 31, 1896. Donna's Note: Since the paper was published in 1897 it would be correct. | Jan 7, 1897 Cassville Republican, Darla Ball Marbut Note Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| BOWER, Marie | Nov. 24, 1930 | Aug. 9, 1994 | Research Note: Photo on stone. | Photo Donna Cooper |
| BOZEMAN, Robert "Lenny" Lee | Oct. 14, 1951 Malvern, AR |
Apr. 9, 2002 Plane crash |
SSW: Teresa Lee - Research Note: Navy veteran, preceded in death by his father, Troy Bozeman. Donna's Note: Robert "Lenny" Bozeman, age 50, of Washburn, died April 9, 2002, from injuries sustained in a plane crash. He was born October 14, 1951, in Malvern, AR. He was a Navy veteran. He worked for Golden Aviation. He moved to Washburn in 1979. He married Teresa Tittes. He was preceded in death by his father, Troy Bozeman. Graveside services were 7 p.m. April 12 at Washburn Prairie Cemetery with Rev. Bob Scott officiating under the direction of Fohn Funeral Home of Cassville. Military rites were conducted by Pineville American Legion Post 303. | Monett Times Obit April 15, 2002 Mary Homesley Obit Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| BOZEMAN, Teresa Lee (TITTES) | May 8, 1955 | No Date | SSW: Robert Lee | Photo Phyllis Long |
| BRADLEY, Dennis B. "Bud" | 1847 | Mar. 1919 Chicago, Cook Co., IL |
Research Note:Cassville Republican, Thursday, March 6, 1919 Bud Bradley who has been living in Chicago died and was buried at Washburn Prairie Saturday. The body was accompanied by Florence Bradley his daughter. | Online Newspapers Photo Phyllis Long |
| BRADLEY, Pauline M. | 1855 | 1881 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Dennis B. | Photo Phyllis Long |
| BRADSHAW, Ella | Oct. 10, 1870 Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 20 1875 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Dau. of R. E. and E. Bradshaw" - Research Note: She was a daughter of Robert Emmett and America Evaline (Frost) Bradshaw. They married in Barry Co., MO, on Sep. 5, 1869. | Note Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| BRADSHAW, Eva A. | Aug. 1, 1880 Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 1, 1881 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Dau. of R. E. and E. Bradshaw" - Research Note: She was a daughter of Robert Emmett and America Evaline (Frost) Bradshaw. They married in Barry Co., MO, on Sep. 5, 1869. | Note Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| BRADSHAW, Henry S. | Nov. 7, 1872 Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 29, 1875 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Son of R. E. and E. Bradshaw" - Research Note: He is buried next to Charley Frost. He was a son of Robert Emmett and America Evaline (Frost) Bradshaw. They married in Barry Co., MO, on Sep. 5, 1869. | Note Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| BRANUM, Fred | May 23, 1902 | Apr. 2, 1986 | Research Note: He is buried next to Iva B. Branum. | Photo Phyllis Long |
| BRANUM, Iva B. | Mar. 11, 1891 | Sep. 25, 1976 | No Data | Photo Phyllis Long |
| BRIXEY, Bessie | Sep. 17, 1883 | Sep. 5, 1885 | Inscription: "Dau. of G. & L." - Another Photo - Another Photo | Photo Darla Ball Marbut Photo Phyllis Long |
| BRIXEY, Clyde | Apr. 17, 1882 | Apr. 7, 1885 | Inscription: "Son of G. & L." - Another Photo - Another Photo | Photo Darla Ball Marbut Photos Phyllis Long |
| BRIXEY, Elizabeth (MONTGOMERY) | 1866 Barry Co., MO |
May 1890 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was a daughter of Hugh S. & Elizabeth (Lowery) Montgomery. Her husband was General Marshal Brixey. After Elizabeth's death he married Mary J. Erwin. - May 29, 1890, Cassville Republican, Cassville, MO Washburn Items: There have been two deaths in our community in the last two days, Mrs. Mary J. Preston of Roaring River and Mrs. General Brixby of near Washburn both of whom were buried in Washburn Prairie Cemetery. They leave husbands, children and many friends to mourn their loss. We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved and ask them to remember David's words "Though he can not return to me I can go to him." - Another item reads: May 29, 1890, Cassville Republican, Cassville, MO - O'Day Items: Died, May 23, 1890, Mrs. General Brixey, at her home two miles north of Washburn, of fever. She leaves a husband and two children to mourn her loss. She was a daughter of Hug Montgomery and a member of the M. E. Church (South). Another Photo | Online Obit Note Darla Ball Marbut Photo Phyllis Long |
| BROCK, Roger Dallas | 1988 | 1988 | Inscription: "Infant Son of Tonia Sue Busler - Roger Forrest Brock - Roger Dallas" | Photo Phyllis Long |
| BROOKS | No Date | No Date | Research Note: This marker is flat on the ground and no longer readable. It might be the marker for Rebecca Brooks. | Photo Phyllis Long |
| BROOKS, G. W. | Oct. 19, 1861 | May 1, 1886 | Inscription: "Son of J. N. & M., husband of M. M." | Photo Phyllis Long |
| BROOKS, Georgie | Oct. 15, 1886 | Jan. 11, 1887 | Inscription: "Little Georgie, Dau. of G. W. & M. M." | Photo Phyllis Long |
| BROOKS, Infant | No Date | No Date | Inscription: "Dau. of J. N. & R. S." | Photo Phyllis Long |
| BROOKS, Joseph Noah | Jan. 1, 1825 | Sep. 1, 1896 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: Husband of Mary & Rebecca E. Brooks" - Research Note: The newspaper has 1896 and his age at 71 which would be correct with the birth date of 1825 - September 3, 1896, Cassville Republican, Cassville, MO- Joseph Noah Brooks of Washburn died, age 71 years, and 8 months. The burial was in the Washburn Prairie Cemetery by the I.O.O.F and AF & AM Societies. Another Photo - Another Photo | Headstone Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photos Phyllis Long |
| BROOKS, Mary | Nov. 9, 1827 | Mar. 2, 1887 | No Data | Headstone Donna Cooper |
| BROOKSHIRE, Mildred Milvina (WOOLERY) | Abt. 1848 | No Date | Inscription: "Wife of H. C." - Research Note: this stone is broken off at the bottom and stuck in the ground and so there are not dates on it. It is also broken into two pieces at the top. Her husband H. C. Brookshire was a doctor in Washburn in the late 1800's. She married Henry Clay Brookshire in Cooper Co., MO, Sep. 5, 1868. He was a son of William L. and Sarah (Moffitt) Brookshire. They were still in Washburn in 1914 because Dr. H. C. Brookshire was given as the physician in an obit for Sarah Ellis Reed. According to Goodspeed, Dr. Brookshire and Dr. Chandler had a drug store in the 1800's in Washburn. | Photo Phyllis Long Note Donna Cooper |
| BROOKSHIRE, Sarah A. (MOFFITT) | Mar. 8, 1803 TN |
Oct. 27, 1885 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Aged 83 Ys. 7 Ms. 19 Ds." - Research Note: She was the wife of William L. Brookshire. They were living in Hickory Co., MO, in 1860, but later came to Washburn. Her husband W. L. Brookshire was a doctor as was her son Henry Clay Brookshire. Henry Clay Brookshire's death certificate is registered in Hickory Co., MO, and reads that he was a physician and also lists his mother as Sarah A. Moffitt. Researchers have her maiden name as Vernell. | Photo Phyllis Long Note Donna Cooper |
| BROUHARD, Trent Lee | Mar. 9, 1973 | July 5, 2008 | SSW: Phillip Allen Tice - Inscription: "Brothers - Beloved Sons and Fathers" - Another Photo | Photos Phyllis Long |
| BROWN, Martha L. (HICKOX) | July 22, 1881 SD |
May 17, 1968 Oak Hill Hosp., Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
Research Note: Culver Funeral Home records read that Her father was Oscar Hickox and her mother's name wasn't known to the informant. Her husband was Jim Brown, deceased. Mrs. Paul "Roberta" Noland of Carl Junction, MO, was her closest relative. She had lived in the Joplin community for 6 years. | Culver Funeral Home, V. 13, p. 30 Donna Cooper |
| BROWN, Thomas J. | Aug. 8, 1852 | June 16, 1895 | Inscription: Aged 42 Yrs. 5 M. 8 D." - Another Photo | Photos Phyllis Long |
| BROWNING, Homer K. | Apr. 2, 1918 | Dec. 22, 1994 | SSW: Kathleen M. - Inscription: "Married Feb. 7, 1940" -Research Note: He was a son of George W. and Mary Jane (Long) Browning. | Note Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| BROWNING, Kathleen M. (WILLIAMS) | June 20, 1921 Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 13, 2003 Red Rose Inn, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Homer K. - Inscription: "Married Feb. 7, 1940" - Research Note: Kathleen Marie Browning, age 82, of Cassville, died December 13, 2003 at Red Rose Inn in Cassville. She was born June 20, 1921, in Barry County, and was a daughter of Delbert and Cora (Cargile) Williams. She was a graduate of Washburn High School. She was a cook for Southwest of Washburn school for several years and a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She married Homer Browning on February 7, 1940, in Benton County, Arkansas, and he preceded her in death December 22, 1994. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Nub and Bus. | Monett Times Dec. 15, 2003 Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| BURKE, Esther | Oct. 14, 1912 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 1914 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Washburn News: Esther Burke, the 2 year old daughter of Dock Burke, died at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Sallie Burke, Monday, a. m. of stomach trouble. Her body will be buried Tuesday at the Washburn Prairie Cemetery by the side of her sister and mother who died a few months ago. November 26, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican | Online Obit Online Newspapers Donna Cooper |
| BURKE, Henry "Doc" | Aug. 1886 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 14, 1915 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: August 19, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Washburn News: Doc Burks died at his home, Aug 14th, 1915 of tuberculosis, after a long illness. He leaves mother, sister and young wife to mourn his death. He was 20 years of age, and was born and reared in Washburn. His funeral was preached at residence by Rev. P. H. Hodge, burial at Washburn Prairie Cemetery. He was converted a few days before his death. We extend sympathy to the bereaved ones. - Donna's Note: W. Jake and Sally Ann (Cargile) Burke were his parents names. His name was spelled Burks in the papers. He married second Laura Ash, Dec. 1914 in Bentonville, AR. Phyllis' Note: Lottie was the first wife of Henry Clay "Doc" Burke. | Online Obit Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Note Donna Cooper |
| BURKE, Lottie | Feb. 8, 1914 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 1, 1914 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: The death certificate has birth date as Feb. 8, 1914. She was an infant daughter of Henry Clay "Doc" Burke born Washburn and Lottie Weston, born Barry Co., MO. R. R. Smith of Washburn, MO, was the informant. Washburn News: Born Feb. 7, 1914, to Mr. and Mrs. Doc Burke, a daughter. February 12, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican | Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| BURKE, Lottie (WESTON) | 1895 | Mar. 1914 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: March 26, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Mrs. Lotie Burgy, daughter of the late W. S. Weston, died at her home in Washburn, Saturday of consumption, age 19 years and 9 months. Some weeks prior to her death she professed faith in Christ. Her life was always highly esteemed by those who had her acquaintance. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Hodge Sunday and interment was made at the Washburn Prairie Cemetery. A husband, two children, two brothers and three sisters survive. Phyllis' Note: Lottie was the first wife of Henry Clay "Doc" Burke. | Online Newspapers Photo Phyllis Long |
| BURLEY, Ella E. (SOLLEY) | May 27, 1881 PA |
Nov. 6, 1953 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate names Thomas Solley as her father's name and Naomi McDonald as her mother's name. Thornton Burley, deceased was given as her husband's name and she was widowed two times. Clara Schideler, Monett, MO, was the informant. The marriage license for Thornton Burley and Ella Solley, Nov. 15, 1900, is registered in Barry Co., MO. She is buried next to Thomas Solley, Civil War solider who served in the PA Inf. | Death Certificate Marriage License Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| BURLEY, Thornton A. | Aug. 3, 1841 Greenville, OH |
Aug. 14, 1926 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Co. C 46 Ind. Inf." - Research Note: His death certificate gives very little information and doesn't list his parents names, however, it does list Ella Burley as his wife. He has a Civil War stone that is broken off the base and is flat on the ground. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| BURNETTE, Allen Brookshire "Brooks" | Jan. 3, 1913 Barry Co., MO |
Sep. 2, 1982 | SSW: Esther L. - Inscription: "US ARMY WORLD WAR II" - Inscription: "In Loving Memory" - Inscription: "US ARMY WW II" - Research Note: Brooks Burnett was a son of Andrew Amos and Martha Florence (Weathers) Burnette. His grandparents were Allen Miles and Florence (Russell) Burnett and Elijah Anderson and Elizabeth (Weston) Burnette. Milo Butler and Unice Mariah (Haddock) Russell were his great grandparents. Brooks drove the school bus for Southwest School District for many years. Another Stone - Another Photo - Another Photo | Photos Donna Cooper Photos Phyllis Long |
| BURNETTE, Andrew Amos | Dec. 30, 1883 TN |
Dec. 3, 1937 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of Elijah Anderson and Elizabeth (Weston) Burnett. Martha Florence Weathers, his wife, is buried in Hickman Cemetery. His death certificate has that he was born in TN, and that he was married. His wife is given as Martha. His father was Steve Burnette and mother Mary Roller, born Barry Co., MO. The cause of death was Uremia caused by acute alcoholism. | Note Donna Cooper Death Certificate Photo Phyllis Long |
| BURNETT, Calmer F. | Aug. 26, 1892 | May 29, 1896 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Son of E. A. and E. Burnett" - Research Note: His parents were Elijah Anderson and Elizabeth (Weston) Burnett. | Note Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| BURNETT, Charlie A. | Mar. 19, 1889 Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 5, 1890 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Son of E. A. and E. Burnett" - Research Note: His parents were Elijah Anderson and Elizabeth (Weston) Burnett. | Note Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| BURNETTE, Deborah Ann | Dec. 15, 1961 Stella, Newton Co., MO |
May 9, 1963 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: According to Culver Funeral Home records, the charges for this infant were sent to Mabel Burnett and Ottis Burnette. Culver's has this one born in Dec. of 1963 and died in May of 1963 - died before born and listed as age 1. The stone has born in Dec. 15, 1961 and died May 7, 1963. | Culver Funeral Home V. 10, P. 96 Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| BURNETTE, Esther L. | Sep. 29, 1928 | July 23, 1992 | SSW: Allen B. - Another Photo | Photo Phyllis Long |
| BURNETTE, Fannie Isabell (REED) | Apr. 3, 1911 MO |
Nov. 4, 1948 Purvis Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her husband was Allen B. Burnette. She was a daughter of Mose Reed born IL and Margaret Ann Johnson born unknown. The stone has 1910 as birth year and death certificate has 1911. Stone has Burnett without the 'e' and has Fannie spelled Fanny. The death certificate has Burnette with an "e".She is buried next to Allen B. and Esther L. Burnette. Donna's Note: Esther was Brooks Burnette's first wife. | Photo Death Certificate Phyllis Long Note Donna Cooper |
| BURNETT, Gary Dale | 1976 | 1976 | No Data | Photo Phyllis Long |
| BURNETTE, Glenn D. "Murt" | Aug. 14, 1935 Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 2, 1995 | Research Note: He is buried next to Harry Otis and Ollie (Ford) Burnette, his parents. | Photo Phyllis Long |
| BURNETTE, Harry Otis "Curly" | Jan. 1, 1910 | Dec. 23, 1994 | SSW: Ollie Ford - Inscription: "Married Sep. 6, 1930" - Research Note: He was married to Ollie Ford. He was a custodian for the Washburn School system before consolidation. Another Photo | Note Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| BURNETTE, James Lee | May 26, 1965 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
May 28, 1965 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Culver Funeral Home records read that Clyde Burnette was the father and Janie Bernice Edmondson was the mother. Cassville, MO, was their usual address. | Culver Funeral Home V. 11, P. 101 Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| BURNETT, John Wesley | Oct. 12, 1884 Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 25, 1909 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "J. W. Burnet - Son of E. A. & E." - Research Note: His father was Elijah Burnett and his mother was Elizabeth Weston. Elijah and Elizabeth are buried in Dewey, OK. | Note Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| BURNETTE, Kenneth Lee | Jan. 26, 1944 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 18, 2005 Hillcrest Hosp., Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK |
Research Note: Kenneth Lee Burnette, 61, of Tulsa, OK, formerly of Washburn, died February 18 at Hillcrest Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born January 26, 1944, in Washburn, the son of Ottis and Ollie (Ford) Burnette. He moved to Tulsa in 1981 and was a warehouse manager. He married Judy Arnold. He married Linda McGlothlin on June 1, 1991. He was preceded in death by one son, Mickey Burnette; three brothers and one sister. Photo on Stone | Monett Times Feb. 23, 2005 Photos Donna Cooper |
| BURNETTE, Lonnie Wayment | Apr. 15, 1905 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
May 28, 1932 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of Andrew Amos and Martha Florence (Weathers) Burnett. Phyllis' Note: His death certificate reads that he was single and a farmer. His father was Andrew A. Burnett born Seligman, Barry Co., MO and Martha Weathers born Washburn, Barry Co., MO. Cause of death was struck by train. | Note Donna Cooper Death Certificate Photo Phyllis Long |
| BURNETT, Lydia Carola | July 15, 1887 Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 21, 1913 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Lydia - Research Note: August 28, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Washburn News: Died at her home, Aug 21st, 1913, Miss Lydia Burnett, age 26 years, 1 month 6 days. She was the oldest daughter of Elijah and Lizzie Burnett. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. C. M. Smith of Exeter at Washburn Prairie, after which the body was laid to rest by the side of her sister, Stella, who preceded her only a few short months. Donna's Note: Her father was Elijah Anderson Burnette and mother was Elizabeth Weston. They died in Dewey, Washington Co., OK and are buried there. | Online Newspapers Photo Phyllis Long Note Donna Cooper |
| BURNETTE, Mickey Lee | Nov. 25, 1964 | June 29, 1992 | Inscription: "In Loving Memory of Beloved Son And Brother" - Research Note: Kenneth Lee Burnette was his father. | Note Photo Donna Cooper |
| BURNETTE, Ollie (FORD) | Sep. 10, 1910 | July 1, 1982 | SSW: Harry Otis - Inscription: "Married Sep. 6, 1930" - Research Note: She was the wife of Harry Otis "Curly" Burnette. - Another Photo | Note Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| BURNETTE, Ray L. | 1948 | 1992 | Research Note: He was a son of Harry Otis "Curly" and Ollie (Ford) Burnette. | Note Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| BURNETT, Stella A. | Oct. 3, 1890 | Jan. 16, 1913 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Lydia - Research Note: Stella A. Burnett, born Oct 3, 1890 died January 16, 1913 buried in Washburn Prairie. Her parents were E. (Elijah) A. Burnett and Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Weston) Burnett. | Note Death Certificate Darla Marbut Photo Phyllis Long |
| BURNETTE, Wilford Dane | Dec. 30, 1921 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 4, 1922 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: According to his death certificate, this infant was a son of Andrew (born MO) and Martha (Weathers, born MO) Burnett. Premature birth at 6 months. His stone reads Jan. 5, 1922 as the date of death. | Death Certificate Photo Phyllis Long Note Donna Cooper |
| BURTON, James "Brooks" | Jan. 6, 1907 Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 12, 2003 Barry Co. Care Center, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: James "Brooks" Burton, age 96, of Washburn, died April 12 at Barry County Care Center in Cassville. He was born January 6, 1907, in Barry County, and was a son of Albert and Missouri Kansas Burton. He was a farmer and a member of Community Faith Church in Cassville. He married Ona Pearl Lankford on August 27, 1932, and she preceded him in death April 6, 1991. He was preceded in death by one son, Bill McMillan, on May 18, 1997; and several brothers and sisters - Another Photo | Monett Times Apr. 14, 2003 Phyllis Long Photos Donna Cooper |
| BURTON, Ona Pearl (LANKFORD) | Nov. 20, 1905 | Apr. 6, 1991 | SSW: James Brooks - Another Photo | Photos Donna Cooper |
| BUTLER, Curtis | Nov. 28, 1937 Thomas Hollow, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 15, 2010 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was a son of Claude and Vesta (Hoog) Butler. Curtis moved with his family to Porterville, California and became a genuine cowboy, who was very involved with the rodeo circuit and team roping. On November 3, 1956 he married Sharon Bennett in Porterville, California. Curtis worked as a carpenter most of his life. Curtis was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1971 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. In 1999 Curtis and his family moved back to Thomas Hollow and lived within 4 miles of his original birthplace until his passing. His love of children influenced his decision to become involved in the foster care system where he touched the lives of numerous children. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Phyllis Long |
| BUTTRY, ___ | 1879 | 1896 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Cassville Republican Feb. 6, 1896, Thursday Obit For Buttry Girl Washburn News: The 17-year old Buttry girl spoke of formerly died Saturday and was buried in Washburn Prairie Cemetery, Sunday. Donna's Note: She apparently has no stone. | Online Obit Phyllis Long Note Donna Cooper |
