Washburn Prairie Cemetery, Barry Co., MO
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
| IRVIN, Maston | Jan. 10, 1823 | Aug. 31, 1889 | Research Note: He is buried next to Nancy James. Another Photo | Photos Phyllis Long |
| IRWIN, Sarah E. (DOITERA) | Oct. 16, 1832 | July 10, 1913 | SSW: William L. | Photo Phyllis Long |
| IRWIN, William Lands | Sep. 20, 1823 | May 2, 1905 | SSW: Sarah E. - Research Note: He was a son of Benjamin and Catherine (Simmons) Irwin. On September 26, 1853, in Lawrence Co., MO, he married Sarah E. Doitera. | Photo Phyllis Long |
| IVY, Maudy M. | Nov. 16, 1882 arry Co., MO |
No Date Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Dau. of J. and E. E. Ivy" - Research Note: On March 9, 1879 in Barry Co., MO, Elizabeth E. Longley married James Ivey. In 1880 they had one child listed name Florence who was age 5 mos. old. His name was spelled Ivy like the stone reads for this child. | Note Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| A. B. J. | No Date | No Date | Research Note: This may be a footstone. | Photo Phyllis Long |
| JACK, Darthula Eglantine (CREED) | Feb. 27, 1832 TN |
Aug. 8, 1856 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the wife of John J. Jack, and a daughter of Thornton Creed and Nancy (Powell) Fulton. Died 2 weeks after her last daughter's birth. John J. and Darthula married 10 October 1850 in Rhea Co, TN Mother of Alfred Roland Jack, b 21 January 1852 in Rhea Co, TN, d 11 January 1886 in Lamar Co, TX Eliza Jane Jack, b 3 October 1853 in Rhea Co, TN, d 8 July 1943 in Cass Co, MO Mary Emiline Jack, b 21 July 1856 in Barry Co, MO, d 24 June 1889. | Note Doris Russell Photo Phyllis Long |
| JACK, John J. | Apr. 15, 1824 Rhea Co., TN |
Apr. 26, 1859 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the husband of Darthula E. Jack, son of John Jack and Mary "Polly" Taylor. John J. and Darthula married 10 October 1850 in Rhea Co, TN See Darthula E. Jack for children. After Darthula died John married Rachel Dora (Legrand) Ferguson b September 1832. | Headstone Doris Russell Photo Phyllis Long |
| JAMES, Alexander McGhee | Nov. 28, 1829 Blount Co., TN |
Jan. 18, 1911 Rural Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Mr. James was married in Tennessee in 1855. To this union eleven children were born, nine boys and two girls lived to be grown, a son, William James, died in 1894. The remainder of the children are living. Mrs. James died in 1886. In 1890 he was married to Nancy Irvin who died Aug 23, 1906. Mr. James married Caroline Frost, January 1908. He leaves a wife, nine children, thirty-four grand-children and seven great grand-children. Four of the grandson were pall bearers at the funeral. Donna's Note: He was a son of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Gilbreath) James of Blount Co., TN. Donna's Note: The above mentioned son named William H. James was age 21 in 1880 and so in 1894 he would have been around 35 years old. Phyllis' Note: He served in the Union Army, Co. 11, 2nd TN Vol. Cav. This information was taken from his son's obit. He was William H. James and is buried at Corinth. | Online Obit, Cassville Republican, Jan. 26, 1911 Photo Note Phyllis Long Note Donna Cooper |
| JAMES, Lucinda | Abt. 1825 Blount Co., TN |
Mar. 15, 1879 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Aged 53 yrs, 1 mo, 2 ds" - Research Note: In 1860 Lucinda was living with Alexander and Mary. she was age 36 and born in TN. They were living in Sugar Loaf Twp., of Marion Co., AR, at that time. She apparently was Alexander's sister. | Photo Phyllis Long Note Donna Cooper |
| JAMES, Mary Jane (WRIGHT) | Nov. 18, 1837 | Aug. 7, 1886 | SSW: A. M.- Research Note: They are buried next to Lue James, wife of J. F. Elrod. Next to Lue is an unmarked grave. | Photo Phyllis Long |
| JAMES, T? o? | 187? | Aug. 20, 1878? | Inscription: "Infant Son of ___ & ____ James - Aged __ 1 D.?" - Research Note: Buried next to Lucinda James. Another Photo | Photo Phyllis Long |
| JAMES, Nansey Elizabeth (IRVIN) | Feb. 15, 1833 | Aug. 23, 1906 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: Wife of A. M. James" - Research Note: August 25, 1906, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Mrs. Nancy James, wife of Doctor James, living 5 miles south of town, died Aug 23rd of paralysis age about 73 years. She was a member of the Baptist Church, and the remains were laid to rest in the Washburn Prairie, cemetery, Aug 24, at 12 am. She was a good woman and enjoyed the respect and esteem of all her acquaintance. Note: Named as Nancy Irvin in husband James' obit. Stone is on the ground and homemade. | Online Newspapers Photo Phyllis Long |
| JAYNE, Claiborne N. | Apr. 30, 1867 Lee Co., VA | Dec. 23, 1938 | SSW: Savannah & Lawrence -Research Note: Claiborne N. Jayne married Savannah "Vannie" Arnhart, March 2, 1890, Barry Co., MO, married by J. M. Brooks. - Back of Stone | Note Donna Cooper Photos Phyllis Long |
| JAYNE, Lawrence | Oct. 14, 1898 Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 2, 1918 Springfield Normal School, Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Claiborne & Savannah - Research Note: On his death certificate Lawrence Jayne's father is listed as Jaynes but he is listed as Jayne. He was a single student. He was age 19 years 11 months and 2 days old when he died. His father is listed as Clalie Jaynes and his mother as ____ Arnhart. The cause of death was influenza. Oct. 17, 1918, Cassville Republican reported his death. - Another Stone - Back of Stone | Death Certificate Online Newspapers Donna Cooper Photos Phyllis Long |
| JAYNE, Mariam Elizabeth (DAUGHERTY) | Apr. 22, 1830 Lee Co., VA |
June 25, 1902 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was a daughter of James and Teressa Henrietta (Warren) Daugherty. | Note Donna Cooper Photos Phyllis Long |
| JAYNE, Martin Sims | Nov. 8, 1818 Lee Co., VA |
Feb. 2, 1892 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Martin Jayne married Mariam Eliza Daugherty. He was a son of James and Hannah (Sims) Jayne. Back of Stone | Note Donna Cooper Photos Phyllis Long |
| JAYNE, Martin Thaddeus | Apr. 30, 1867 | Feb. 1900 | No Data | Photo Phyllis Long |
| JAYNE, Savannah (ARNHART) | Feb. 17, 1872 Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 17, 1949 Centralia, Marion Co., IL |
SSW: Lawrence & Claiborne - Research Note: She was a daughter of George Alexander and Sarah Arnhart. Her son, Clarence Olin Jayne and his wife Martha Hawkins, lived in Centralia. Another Stone - Back of Stone | Note Donna Cooper Photos Phyllis Long |
| JOHNSON, ____ | Sep. 9, 1812 | Sep. 18, 1884 | Research Note: The top part of the stone is broken off and the name is missing from this stone. | Note Donna Cooper Photos Phyllis Long |
| JOHNSON, Armstrong B. | Mar. 8, 1817 VA | Mar. 25, 1884 Barry Co., MO | SSW: Mary - Research Note: He was the husband of Mary Logan. First transcription had his name as A. D. Johnson. In Sugar Creek Twp., of Barry Co., MO, in 1880, Armstrong Johnson was age 63, born in VA, and his wife Mary Johnson was age 53, born in TN, and in the household also were Vina Logan, age 60, born in MO; Samuel Moore, age 11, born MO; and Lewis Burton, age 21, born in MO, a mulatto. - Johnson Stone | Note Donna Cooper Photos Phyllis Long |
| JOHNSON, Annie A. | Abt. 1836 | Jan. 31, 1897 Brightwater, Benton Co., AR |
Research Note: On Feb. 11, 1897 Cassville Republican reported the following: Died, Mrs. Seaburn Johnson, formerly of Washburn, at Brightwater, AR. She was buried in Washburn Prairie Cemetery. Annie A., wife of S. M. Johnson, died Jan. 31, at Brightwater, age 69 years, 7 months, 2 days. She died at the home of her son Dr. Arthur Johnson of typhoid. She leaves 5 children. Burial was in the Prairie graveyard at Washburn. | Feb. 11, 1897 Cassville Republican Donna Cooper |
| JOHNSON, Arthur Gay | Nov. 28, 1895 | Feb. 1, 1902 | Research Note: This stone could read Feb. 7 instead of Feb. 1. | Note Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| JOHNSON, Betty Sue (BURNETTE) | July 1, 1923 | Aug. 23, 1991 | SSW: Carl H. - Inscription: "Married Sept 25, 1941" - Research Note: She was a daughter of Andrew Amos and Martha Florence (Weathers) Burnette. Another Photo | Photo Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| JOHNSON, Bevrl | Nov. 23, 1925 | Nov. 23, 1925 | Inscription: "Still Born" | Photo Phyllis Long |
| JOHNSON, Carl H. | Apr. 8, 1921 | Jan. 20, 1992 | Inscription: "US ARMY - WORLD WAR II" Another Stone - SSW: Betty Sue - Inscription: "Married Sept 25, 1941" - Another Photo - Another Photo | Photo Donna Cooper Photos Phyllis Long |
| Johnson, De A. A. | Apr. 16, 1847 | July 27, 1903 | Research Note: This stone has parts missing and is in pretty bad shape. - Pieces of Stone | Photo Phyllis Long |
| JOHNSON, Infant | 1900 | Nov. 1900 | Research Note: Cassville Republican, Thursday, November 29, 1900 - Washburn Prairie News: The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Johnson was interred at the cemetery Monday. | Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| JOHNSON, Lida | No Date | Dec. 6, 1894 | Inscription: "Daughter of Joseph M. & Emily M. Johnson - Aged 13 Yr. 11 mo. 21 da." - Another Photo | Photos Phyllis Long |
| JOHNSON, Mary (LOGAN) | Nov. 10, 1825 | Mar. 1910 Ft. Worth, TX |
SSW: A. B. - Inscription: "Wife of A. B. Johnson - Daughter of N. Logan" - Research Note: She was listed in 1880 on the census so she died after that date. - Barbara's Note: Cassville Republican March 10, 1910 - Local News: Aunt Mary Johnson who once resided in Washburn and was so well and favorably known around here died recently at Ft. worth , Tex. and her remains were shipped here for burial. Rev. Mc Cracken conducted short services at the cemetery Saturday afternoon after which her body was laid to rest to await the resurrection. - Johnson Stone | Photo Phyllis Long Note Barbara Erwin |
| JOHNSON, Naomi A. | Mar. 2, 1885 Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 14, 1885 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: " Daughter of W. M. and Ella" - Research Note: Stone is broken. Another Photo - Naomi | Photos Phyllis Long |
| JOHNSON, Oscar Ray | Nov. 28, 1895 | Nov. 29, 1895 | Research Note: This stone is in bad need of repair or replacement. | Photo Phyllis Long |
| JOHNSON, Peggie | No Date | 1905 | Research Note: Cassville Republican, Thursday, November 29, 1900, Washburn Prairie News: The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Johnson was interred at the cemetery Monday. | Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| JOHNSON, Robert Golden | Dec. 23, 1898 | Jan. 21, 1902 | Research Note: This stone could read Jan. 27 instead of Jan. 21 as transcribed here. | Note Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| JOHNSON, Seborme M. | Nov. 21, 1814 VA |
Dec. 7, 1888 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: In Sugar Creek Twp., of Barry co., MO, in 1880 he was age 67, born in VA, and Annie was 47, born in TN, also in the house was Arthur age 32 and Emma, age 18, and also a child age 14 named Fannie Jesey. - Another Photo | Photos Phyllis Long Note Donna Cooper |
| JOHNSON, Walter G. | May 13, 1859 | Nov. 3, 1859 | Inscription: "Son of S. N. & N. A." | Photo Phyllis Long |
| JONES, Alexander | Jan. 6, 1824 | June 7, 1876 | Inscription: Aged 52 Yrs, 6 Ms, 1 Dy" | Photo Phyllis Long |
| JONES, Charles Benjamin "Charley" | Sep. 11, 1875 Saline Co., MO |
Oct. 19, 1931 Seligman, Sugar Creek Twp., Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Susie - Research Note: His death certificate names Thomas Jones as his father and Mavis Paris? as his mother's name. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| JONES, Clara E. (DAVIS) | 1886 | 1974 | SSW: Walter H. - Research Note: She married Walter Jones Nov. 1, 1908 in Barry Co., MO. | Note Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| JONES, Luella "Ella" (WITHERS) | Oct. 25, 1869 | Aug. 5, 1893 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Wife of Rufus D." - Research Note: Luella Withers married Rufus Jones, in Barry County, MO, 20 Mar. 1892. - Another Photo | Note Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| JONES, Eugene | Oct. 22, 1917 | June 30, 1997 | SSW: Helen - Inscription: "US ARMY AIR FORCE WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Brother of Helen. - Another Stone | Note Donna Cooper Photos Phyllis Long |
| JONES, Gary Layne | Jan. 11, 1951 Mountain View, MO |
Apr. 5, 1967 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Culver Funeral home records read that he was a son of Orvan Vernon Jones and Belva Dick. The cause of his death was from auto wreck injuries. The funeral was held at Washburn School where he was a student at Southwest High. He had lived in the community for ten years. - Another Photo - Photo on Stone | Culver Funeral Home, V. 12, p. 102, by Ted Roller Photos Donna Cooper |
| JONES, Helen Elizabeth | Nov. 3, 1911 Barry Co., MO |
No Date | SSW: Eugene - Research Note: Sister of Eugene - Research Note: Helen purchased this headstone. She never married. Eugene was her brother. Her father was Walter Hutchens Jones. From the Jones book by Helen Jones - "The Democrat Newspaper" Sat, March 6, 1926. Obituary. Wm. P. Jones - President of Bank of Washburn, MO - W. P. Jones Diary Note: "My Father, Walter Jones, kept his Father's Diary. The Diary has daily recordings over several years. (Author unknown) OBITUARY: Cassville, MO, Culver Funeral Home. Walter H. Jones, 75, leaves companion of more than 48 years, two sons, one daughter, granddaughter and sister, other relatives and many friends. Walter came into this world with what the Friends or Quakers call, "A birth right" in the Quaker Church. Attended the Spring River Academy, better known as the Quaker Academy near Riverton, Kansas. Some more can be found in "Stories of Old Mills of the Ozarks, by Bill Cameron, Copyright ?, White River Valley Historical Quarterly, Volume 4 , Number 9, Fall 1972" , | Note Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long Family Information Carol Ellis |
| JONES, Hester Jane (IRWIN) | Oct. 22, 1866 Barry Co., MO | Aug. 20, 1937 Barry Co., MO | Research Note: Her death certificate reads that Lanz Irwin, born TN, was her father and Sarah Daugherty was her mother. J. P. Jones was named as her husband. Ira Jones was the informant. | Death Certificate
Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| JONES, Ira E. | June 18, 1888 Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 5, 1964 Home - Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Jettie G. - Research Note: Culver Funeral Home records read that Ira Jones was a son of Patton Jones and Esther Irwin. His wife was Jettie Edens. He was a farmer and died at home. - Another Photo | Culver Funeral Home V. 11, p. 62, by Ted Roller Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| JONES, James Patton | May 7, 1866 Blount Co., TN |
Mar. 18, 1948 Rural Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate reads that Alexander Jones as his father and Mahaley J. Johnson, was his mother. Hester Irwin Jones was listed as his wife's name. Ira Jones, Washburn, MO, was the informant. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| JONES, Jettie G. (EDENS) | Dec. 8, 1889 Barry Co., MO | May 28, 1982 | SSW: Ira E. - Inscription: "Married Nov. 19, 1916" - Research Note: Jettie was a daughter of John C. and Harriett (Wallace) Edens. Another Photo | Note Donna Cooper Photos Phyllis Long |
| JONES, Lucy M. | July 23, 1950 | No Date | SSW: Vernon L. - Inscription: "Married Sep. 28, 1973" - Another Photo | Photos Donna Cooper |
| JONES, Mahaley J. | Dec. 21, 1829 | June 7, 1880 | Inscription: "Aged 51 ys, 6 ms, 14 ds" - Research Note: Stone is broken and needs repair. | Note Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| JONES?, N. | No Date | No Date | Research Note: This is a homemade stone next to Susie and Charles Jones' stone. It reads N. J. and looks like at one time there were marbles in the lettering. Since the surname has "N J" and it is next to the Jones stone, it's possible that this person was named Jones. | Note Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| JONES, Orvan Vernon | Dec. 9, 1920 Stillwater, OK |
Jan. 10, 2008 Heritage Park Nursing Center, Rogers, Benton Co., AR |
Research Note: He was born Dec. 9, 1920, at Stillwater, OK, to George Henry and Mary (Boyd) Jones. He moved to Rogers in 1971 from Washburn. He was a carpenter, cattle farmer and owned a saw mill for several years. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Belva (Dick) Jones; two sons, Vernon Jones and Gary Jones; one brother, Loyd Jones; and two sisters, Evelina Jones Casey and Cora Bieberdorf. Survived by his wife, two sons, and one daughter. Another Photo | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photos Donna Cooper |
| JONES, Susie | 1880 | 1969 | SSW: Charles | Photo Phyllis Long |
| JONES, Vernon L. | Feb. 13, 1943 | Apr. 15, 1982 | SSW: Lucy M. - Inscription: "Married Sep. 28, 1973" - Another Photo | Photos Donna Cooper |
| JONES, Walter Hutchins | Aug. 24, 1881 Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 24, 1957 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Clara E. - Research Note: His death certificate reads that William P. and Elizabeth (Hutchins) Jones were his parents. He was the owner and operator of the canning factory. His wife is given as Clara Jones and his address as Springfield, MO. He married Clara E. Davis, Nov. 1, 1908 in Barry Co., MO. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| JONES, William B. | May 16, 1911 Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 17, 1912 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Son of W. B. & J. L." - Research Note: Washburn Prairie News: The 15 months old baby of Mrs. Jennie Jones died Friday night Aug. 16th and was buried in the Washburn Prairie Cemetery, Saturday evening after short services conducted by Rev. Ireland. August 22, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Another Photo | Note Donna Cooper Photos Phyllis Long |
| JUDSON, Arthur C. | Aug. 14, 1894 Barry Co., MO | Nov. 10, 1895 Barry Co., MO | Inscription: "Son of P. L. & S. E." | Photo Phyllis Long |
| JOURNEY, Martha E. (VARNER) | Sep. 24, 1871 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
July 25, 1921 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her husband was William Journey, and they married Nov. 18, 1917 in Barry County. She was a daughter of William Moulton and Catherine Mary Wells (Shipley) Varner. | Note Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| JUEL, Andrew Douglas | July 15, 1932 Valentine, NE |
Feb. 18, 2011 Red Rose Inn, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Lester A. and Lillian A. (Sauerwein) Juel. He was united in marriage to Phyllis Relethford on Oct. 16, 1955, in Seligman, MO. He was a retired plant superintendent from Mitchel Manufacturing in Monett. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Washburn Baptist Church, Monett Masonic Lodge, Abou Ben Adhem Shrine, Scottish of Joplin, Barry County Trikes, Monett Sportsman's League and Monett Jaycees. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Richard Juel. | Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home Obit Phyllis Long |
| JUEL, Ima F. | Apr. 13, 1934 | Sep. 25, 1995 | SSW: Leonard A. - Inscription: "Sep. 8, 1951" - Her Side of Stone | Photos Donna Cooper |
| JUEL, Leonard A. | Sep. 3, 1926 | No Date | SSW: Ima F. - Inscription: "Sep. 8, 1951" - Research Note: According to his brother's obit he was a son of Lester and Lillian (Saurwein) Juel. His Side of Stone | Note Photos Donna Cooper |
| JUEL, Lester | July 19, 1902 | Oct. 6, 1979 | SSW: Lillie - Another Photo | Photos Phyllis Long |
| JUEL, Lillian "Lillie" (SAURWEIN) | Aug. 5, 1905 | June 3, 1987 | SSW: Lester - Research Note: Dick Juel was born October 6, 1928, in Valentine, Nebraska, and was a son of Lester and Lillian (Saurwein) Juel. He was a self-employed truck driver. He died Feb. 10, 2001 and was cremated. His obit in the Monett Times gives Lillian's maiden name. It also reads that Dick had brothers Leonard, Louis and Andrew. - Another Photo | Monett Times Donna Cooper Photos Phyllis Long |
| JUEL, Mary Katherine (HANSEN) | Sep. 28, 1874 Omaha, NE |
Dec. 8, 1944 Nevada, Vernon Co., MO |
Research Note: According to her death certificate her father was Christian Hansen, born Denmark and her mother Katherine Marie Carlsen, born Denmark. The cause of her death was chronic degeneration myocarditis, senile dementia. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| JUEL, Phyllis Raye (RELETHFORD) | July 4, 1936 | No Date | SSW: Andrew Douglas - Inscription: Married "Oct. 16, 1955" | Photo Phyllis Long |
