Mearl May Coats, 94, Nixa, died February 19, 1997, in Lennox Health Care Center, Springfield. Mrs. Coats, a homemaker, was born May 5, 1902, in the state of Texas, but spent most of her life in Christian and Greene Counties. She was united in marriage to Luther Coats, and to this union 3 daughters were born. Mrs. Coats enjoyed sewing and helping neighbors and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Nixa. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther, and a daughter, Dorothy Dodd. She is survived by 2 daughters, Clessie (Kay) Gilliam, Bolivar, and Faye Ballard and her husband, A.W., Springfield; a son-in-law, Leo Dodd; a sister-in-law, Opal Coats, also of Springfield; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Graveside services were held on Monday, March 3, 1997, in Spokane Cemetery, with Rev. John Holmes officiating. Services were under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa.

Coffer, Arthur James

28 Jun 1912 – 4 Jan 1990 OH 11 Jan 1990 Contributed by Randal Phillips.

Arthur James Coffer, 77, died Jan. 4 in St. John's- Regional Health Center, following a long illness. He was born June 28, 1912, the son of Thomas and Sarah Hursh Coffer. He was a farmer and a lifelong resident of Chadwick. On Sept. 3, 1932, he married Flora Ann Pruett in Douglas County. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, nine brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his wife, Flora, of the home; two sons, Earl, of Ozark, and Dearl, of Chadwick; two grandchildren, Mike, of Ozark, and Jennifer, of Chadwick; two great-grandchildren, Missy and James, of Ozark; a brother, Lee, of Oldfield; a sister, Minnie Hammons, of Chadwick; and a host of relatives and friends. Services were held Sunday in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association.

Cobb, Clifford E.

3 Jan 1906 - 13 Jun 1993 OVV 25 Jun 1993 Contributed by Randal Phillips.

Clifford E. Cobb, 87, Sacramento, Calif., passed away June 13, 1993, in Sutter Memorial Hospital following a long illness. He was born Jan. 3, 1906 in Darlington, Mo., the son of Commodore and Lucy Cobb. He was united in marriage to Rena Campbell in 1933. He lived most of his life in California. He was employed as a sign pictorial painter and was a member of the local #5-10 union. He was also a member of SIRS branch #50. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Rena . Cobb, Sacramento; and a sister, Wilma Marx, St. Joseph. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Richard Eugene Cobb, in 1953. Services were held Monday in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Larry Neil officiating. Burial was in Pembina Cemetery, Rogersville. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Coffer, Albert H.

7 Mar 1903 - 24 Jul 1971 CCR 29 Jul 1971 p1 Contributed by Mabel Phillips. [Note: Son of Marion Thomas & Sarah C. (Hursh) Coffer; married 20 Nov 1927 Altey Gray; married 9 Sep 1934 Opal Maggard]

CHADWICK - Albert H. Coffer, 68, of Chadwick, died at 12:40 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after several months illness. He was a retired farmer and lifelong resident of Chadwick. Mr. Coffer is survived by his wife, Opal N.; two daughters, Mrs. Pearl Sallee, Bartonville, Ill. and Mrs. Darlene Westfall, Springfield; five brothers, Robert, Lee and Harrison Coffer, all of Oldfield and Fred and Arthur Coffer of Chadwick; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Hammons, Chadwick and two grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Mt. Olive Baptist Church with the Revs. Carl Thompson and Preston Maggard officiating. Burial was in Hall Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Ozark.

Coffer, Fred R.

1 Dec 1908 - 31 Oct 1971 CCR 4 Nov 1971 p1 Contributed by Mabel Phillips. [Note: Son of Marion Thomas & Sarah C. (Hursh) Coffer; married Bertha M. Morrison]

Fred R. Coffer, 62, a retired farmer and lifelong resident of Chadwick, died at 4:07 p.m. Sunday in Springfield Baptist Hospital. He was a member of the Chadwick Pentecostal Church. Survivors include his wife, Bertha; two sons, Junior R. Coffer of Sparta and Merrill Dean Coffer of Chadwick; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Hammons, Chadwick; four brothers, Robert, Lee and Harrison, all of Oldfield and Arthur of Chadwick; and one grandchild. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Chadwick Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Charley Shipman with the Rev. Charley Shipman officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.

Coffer, Glen T. “Buster”

1918 - 14 Jun 1971 CCR 17 Jun 1971 p8 Contributed by Mabel Phillips. [Note: Son of Marion Thomas & Sarah C. (Hursh) Coffer; married Goldie Rae Blakey 18 Sep 1909 - 21 Sep 2000]

Glen T. “Buster” Coffer, 52, a rural resident of Chadwick, was found dead in a farm building at 4:30 p.m. Monday by his wife. Death was caused by an apparent heart attack. Mr. Coffer was a lifelong resident of the Chadwick area. He was a member of the Chadwick Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Goldie Rae; a daughter, Mrs. Marie Williams, Bruner; six brothers, Albert, Fred and Arthur Coffer, all of Chadwick and Lee, Robert and Harrison Coffer, all of Oldfield; a sister, Mrs. Minnie Hammons, Chadwick; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in the Chadwick Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Preston Maggard officiating, Burial will be in Swansville Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.

Coffer, Brian Dean

9 Nov 1971 - 11 May 1972 CCR 18 May 1972 p1 [Note: Son of Merrill Dean & Mary (Weter) Coffer] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Funeral services for Brian Dean Coffer, 6-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Dean Coffer of Chadwick, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Funeral Chapel here, with the Rev, Jerrel W. Venable officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery. The infant died at 3:00 a.m. Thursday, May 11, in St. John’s hospital. He had been ill since birth. Survivors, besides his parents, include the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Bertha Coffer of Chadwick, and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Weter of Chadwick.

Coffer, Jewell (Moody)

6 Apr 1915 - 17 Apr 1972 CCR 20 Apr 1972 p1 & OH 20 Apr 1972 p6

[Note: married Robert Coffer 30 Oct 1904 - 25 Nov 1988] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Mrs. Jewell Coffer, 57, lifelong resident of Oldfield, died at 2:30 a.m. Monday at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield following a short illness. Mrs. Coffer was a member of the Oldfield Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, Robert, of the home; five sons, Roy and Tommy Coffer of Oldfield, Leonard Coffer of Sparta and Larkin and Loyd Dean Coffer of Oldfield; two brothers, Monroe and Herschel Moody of Oldfield; and 16 grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in the Oldfield Church of Christ with Jack Richardson officiating. Burial will be in the Old Boston Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.

Coker, Roy Lee

4 Jun 1956 - 8 Nov 1972 OH 16 Nov 1972 p6 [Note: Son of Troy Lee & Lillian (Newberry) Coker] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Just like the flowers that bloom in June, They fade away and died too soon.

Roy was a bud but one day in June. Now he has faded and gone too soon.

Sixteen years is a very short time to lose one so precious and fine.

You have left us all sick and sore. because your years could have been so much more.

You will keep us with memories we will keep dear in our heart.

Sadly missed by one and all, We lost our flower in the fall.

Grandma Rysted.

Mrs. Catherine Cobb

Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine Cobb, 81, who died yesterday in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Eddie Jones of Clever, will be at 2 o’clock this afternoon in the Clever Methodist Church. Burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Wilburn Maples. Besides Mrs. Jones, she is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Finis Hudson, of Clever; two sons, Lonzo and John Chastain, of Clever; three brothers, Dave King, of Montana, John King, of Texas, and Dan King, of California; and two sisters, Mrs. Lou Cook, of Oklahoma, and Mrs. John Ward, of Colorado.

Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.

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Cobb, Sarah Catherine (King) Chastain

Jun 1855 - 15 Apr 1937 CCR 22 Apr 1937 p1

[Note: married 19 Dec 1887 CCM Elbert L. Cobb Aug 1843- ? ]

Mrs. Sarah Catherine Cobb, 80, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Eddie Jones, near Clever, April 15. She is also survived by another daughter, Mrs. Ethel Hudson and two sons, Lorenza and John Chastain, all of Clever. Funeral services were held Friday in the Clever M.E. church conducted by the pastor, Rev. Young, with burial in the Wise Hill cemetery under the direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever.

Ethel Lavada Coker

Ethel Lavada Coker, Republic, passed away at 5:10 p.m. Monday, April 9, 2001, at Christian Health Care, Republic, at the age of 94 years. She was a longtime resident of Republic and a member of the Republic First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Coker; two daughters, Imogene Wolfe and Hazel Cartwright; and two sons, Bill and Troy Coker. She is survived by four daughters, Helen Huston, Harrison, Ark., Ruth Gilmore and husband Gene, Clever, Goldie Williams and husband Paul, Willard, and Wanda Taylor and husband Bud, Republic; four sons and their wives, Robert and Virginia Coker, Aurora, Howard and Delilah Coker, Republic, Homer and Judy Coker, Marionville, and Larry and JoAnn Coker, Nixa; 35 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2001, in First Baptist Church, Republic, with the Rev. Kenneth Hull officiating under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Burial will be in Delaware Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.

(Springfield News-Leader 10 April 2001) (Contributed by June Weaver)

Mrs. Mildred I. Cobb

Funeral services for Mrs. Mildred Irene Cobb, 53, of Route 1, Clever, were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Union City Community Church with Rev. Victor Horton officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Meadors of Clever. Mrs. Cobb died Wednesday morning at Medi-Center following a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of the Clever and Hurley communities and a member of the Union City Community Church. She is survived by her husband, Willis Arthur; four sons, Harold, Lee, and Ray, all of Independence, and Gayle, of Billings; a daughter, Mrs. Kathie Batson, of Route 1, Billings; her mother, Mrs. Bessie Wilkins of Clever; a brother, Gene Wilkins of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Merl Prator of Independence and Mrs. Jane Phillips of Ozark; and four grandchildren. (Contributed by Hazel Messenger)

Willis Arthur Cobb

Funeral services for Willis Arthur Cobb, 61, of Route 1, Clever, were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Clever Full Gospel Church with Revs. Victor Horton and Lee Otis Inman officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemtery under direction of Meadors of Clever. Mr. Cobb died at his home Tuesday of an apparent heart attack. He was a lifelong resident of the Clever-Hurley communities, a carpenter and farmer and attended the Clever Full Gospel Church. He is survived by four sons, Harold D., Arthur Lee and Ray Dean, all of Independence, and Rev. Gayle W. of Billings; a daughter, Mrs. Kathie I. Batson of Billings; four brothers, Robert H. and Taylor, both of the State of California, Hobert J. of Aurora, and Howell of Springfield; and five grandchildren.

(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)

Charlotte (Dwyer) Cobb

CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 6 May 1954 p5. Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Funeral services for Mrs. Charlotte Cobb, 63, who died May 1 at her home southeast of Chadwick, were held Wednesday afternoon at the Oakwood Baptist church with Rev. Reg Mapes officiating, Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. She had lived most of her life in Christian and Taney Counties and was a member of the Pine Ridge and Oakwood Baptist Churches. Survivors include her husband, Thomas N. Cobb; five sons, George Cobb of Topeka, Kan., Newt Cobb of Winton, Calif., Truman Cobb of Springfield, Elzy Cobb of Sacramento, Calif. and Sgt. John Cobb of Camp Carson, Colo.; six daughters, Mrs. Violet Spradling of Springfield, Mrs. Grace Bilyeu of Chadwick, Mrs. Lucille Walker of Strafford, Mrs. Vivian Fletcher of Ozark, Mrs. Mary Ingenthron of Forsyth, and Miss Pearl Cobb of the home; her mother, Mrs. Mary Dwyer of Sparta; one brother, Oley Dwyer of Sparta; four sisters, Mrs. Etta House of Chadwick, Mrs. Dessie Gibson of Saginaw, Mo; Mrs. Orpha Archer of Columbus, Kan, and Mrs. Pearl Melton of Duenweg, Mo, 32 grandchildren and other relatives and many friends.

Clifford Cobb

d 7 Jun 1988 age 67 Contributed by Randall Phillips.

Clifford Cobb, 67, of Ozark, died at 11:47 a.m. June 7 in his home. Services for Mr. Cobb were held June 9 at Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark. Mr. Cobb was born in Ozark and resided in the Ozark area for most of his life. He was a retired farmer. His survivors include three sons, Tom, of Rogersville, Tony R. and David, both of Ozark; one daughter, Mrs. Bonnie Hursh, Ozark; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Florene Cook, Springfield, Mrs. Jessie Vaughn, Mountain Grove, Mrs. Reba Sapp, Springfield, and Mrs. Fern Pool, Palmdale, California; and three brothers, Rex, of Ozark, Stanford, of Springfield, and Glenn, of Rogersville.

Emma (DeWitt) Cobb

d 17 Sep 1981 age 82 Contributed by Randal Phillips.

Services for Mrs. Emma Cobb, 82, Ozark, were held Sunday in Harris Chapel with the Revs. Climoth Madewell and Jerry Jackson officiating. Burial was in Eisenhour Cemetery south of Spokane. Mrs. Cobb died Sept. 17 in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after a short illness. A lifelong Christian County resident, she was a member of Victory Baptist Church southeast of Ozark. Survivors include four sons, Clifford, Rex and Stanford, all of Ozark, and Glenn, Rogersville; four daughters, Mrs. Florene Cook, Springfield, Mrs. Fern Pool, Torrance, Calif., and Mrs. Jessie Vaughan and Mrs, Reba Sapp, both of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Georgia Stoval, Springfield, and Mrs. Mary Jane Gibson, Ozark; two brothers, Oran DeWitt, Ava, and Allen DeWitt, Crane; 23 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

James Wayne “Jimmy’” Cobb

23 Feb 1964 - 23 Feb 1964 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 27 Feb 1964 p1. Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Jimmy Wayne Cobb, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Cobb of Ozark, died Sunday at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield shortly after birth. Additional survivors include a sister, Penny of the home; the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Roberta Dye, of Harrison, Ark.; and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Cobb, of Ozark. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Jones Cemetery south of Nixa. The Rev. William T. White officiated. Burial was under direction of Adams-Monger of Ozark.

Thomas N. Cobb

4 Aug 1886 - 15 Jun 1964 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 18 Jun 1964 p1 [Note: Son of George W. & Ida A. (Philson) Cobb: married Lottie Dwyer 10 Mar 1890 - 1 May 1954] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Thomas N. Cobb, 77, long a resident of Christian County and the Chadwick community, died at 9:15 p.m. Monday at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield after a long illness. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Oak Woods Baptist church. He is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Violet Spradling, Rt. 3, Springfield, Mrs. Grace Bilyeu, Forsyth, Mrs. Lucille Walker, Strafford, Mrs. Vivian Fletcher, Ozark, Mrs. Mary Ingenthron, Forsyth, and Mrs. Pearl Hampton, Selah, Wash.; five sons, George, Topeka, Newt, Forsyth, Truman, Springfield, Elza, Sacramento, and Sgt. Jimmie Cobb, Munich, Germany; two brothers, John, Springdale, Ark and Charles N., Ozark; two half-sisters, Mrs. Nancy McCoy, Jal, New Mexico and Mrs. Martha Cox, Forest Grove, Ore.; three half-brothers, Steven, Everett, Wash., Martin, Forest Grove, Ore.; and Billy, Ozark; 44 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be tomorrow, Friday at 2 p.m. in the Oakwood Baptist Church with the Rev. Theodore Keithley officiating. Burial will be in Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.

Nellie R. (Beckoff) Coffman

1894 - 4 Aug 1964 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 6 Aug 1964 p1. [Note: married William Francis Coffman 12 Dec 1888 - Apr 1976] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Mrs. Nellie Coffman, 69, of the Nixa community, died Tuesday afternoon in Springfield General Osteopathic Hospital. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Ozark. Surviving are her husband, Francis of the home; a brother, William Beckoff, Broken Bow, Neb.; and a sister, Mrs. Pauline Hanks, Thedford, Neb. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel at Nixa. Burial will be in McConnell Cemetery.

Mardis Jean Coffey

1948 - 30 Apr 1965 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 6 May 1965 p1. Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Miss Mardis Jean Coffey, 16, daughter of Mrs. Maxine Coffey of Nixa, died Friday afternoon in St. John’s Hospital of leukemia. She had been a patient there since April 8. A junior at Nixa High School, she is survived by her mother, Mrs. Maxine Coffey; one sister, Miss Martha Ann Coffey of the home; and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. E. J. Rhodes, Willard. Memorial services were at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Nixa High School. The Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiated and graveside services in Hazelwood Cemetery were under direction of Harris.

Nadine (Gann) Cobb

Nadine Cobb, age 77, of Ozark, died Wednesday January 7, 1998, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born March 21, 1920 in Christian County where she continued to live most of her life. She was the daughter of George T. and Allie (Day) Gann. Mrs. Cobb was a restaurant owner and had retired from FASCO Industries after sixteen years. She was a member of Mentor Baptist Church. Survivors include: Three sons and their wives, Charles T. and Carol Sue Cobb, Rogersville, Tony R. and Kathy Cobb, Ozark, and David and Ruby Cobb, Rockaway Beach; a daughter and her husband, Bonnie and Denny Hursh, Ozark; nine grandchildren, Rich Hursh, Darla Workman, Lisa Cobb, Sara Lewis, David Cobb II, Tammy Withrow, Kelly Burton, Chris Cobb and Cheryl Cobb; seven great-grandchildren; three brothers and their wives, Clifton and Jean Gann, Ozark, Willard and Zelma Gann, Ozark, and Gene and Edith Gann, Rogersville; four sisters; Kathleen Chaffin, Marshfield, Betty Rice and her husband Kenneth, Rogersville, Wilma Umphres and her husband, Don, Arcadia, Calif., and Nancy Cuevas, Gulf Port, Mississippi. Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 10, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.

Richard Eugene Cobb

CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 16 Jul 1953. Contributed by Mabel Phillips

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel for Richard Eugene Cobb, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford E. Cobb of Sacramento, Calif. Mrs. Cobb is the former Rena Campbell of the Pembina community. Burial was in Pembina Cemetery under direction of Chaffin.

Phebe W. (Frazier) Cobb

21 Nov 1883 - 1 Mar 1966 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 3 Mar 1966 p1 [Note: Dau of Elisha E. & Margaret Jane (Sharp) Frazier; married Schuyler C. Cobb 3 Oct 1873 - 8 Oct 1944] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Mrs. Phebe W. Cobb, 82, a resident of Nixa 12 years, died Tuesday morning in Connelly Rest Home in Springfield. A charter member of Calvary Bible Church at Nixa, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. George Wadkins, of the home; a foster daughter, Mrs. Verna Carter, Nixa; and a brother, the Rev.. D. S. Frazier, Republic. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Thursday in Cavalry Bible Church west of Nixa with the Rev. Charles M. Fahl officiating, assisted by the Rev. Joe McFahl and the Rev. John Whitmer. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.

Rena (Campbell) Cobb

Rena E. Cobb, 91, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday morning December 25, 2002 at the home of her sister in Rogersville. Rena was born on September 24, 1911 in Christian County, Mo., to William Frank Campbell and Minnie Alice Wills Campbell. She was a graduate of Rogersville High School, Class of 1930, and was a member of the Harmony Baptist Church, Rogersville. Rena was married to Clifford E. Cobb on November 26, 1933, and he preceded her in death on June 13, 1993. Rena retired from the State of California Motor Vehicle Department. She was also preceded in death by her son, Richard E. Cobb; brother Rex Campbell; three sisters, Effie Anderson, Nina Whitmer and Polly Freymiller; three nephews, Ron and John Miller, and Billy Anderson. Surviving is her sister, Euna Miller of Rogersville; two nieces, Georgetta Parks and Leota Cunningham; two sisters-in-law, Lella Campbell and Estell Cobb; and several cousins and great-nieces and nephews. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, December 30, 2002 at Harmony Baptist Church, Rogersville, with burial in the Pembina Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today in Preston-Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville. Memorials may be made to the Pembina Cemetery. Springfield News-Leader, December 29, 2002.

Linda Kay (Brown) Cody

Linda Kay Cody, Nixa, departed her loving family on Monday, December 2, 2002 at approximately 7:00 p.m. in her home following a long battle with cancer. Born September 12, 1955 to Jamie and Carolyn Brown in Springfield, Mo. She is survived by her loving husband, Kenny Cody; a son, Dustin Cody and his fiancée, Becca Lisek; and a daughter-in-law, Jennifer Cody; and her three puppies, Oscar, Harley and Molly. Linda has two loving brothers, Steve and Randy Brown; and a loving sister, Cheri Russell. Linda was preceded in death by a son, Kevin L. Cody; her parents; two brothers, Jamie Jack Brown and Russell Dawes Brown. Linda met the love of her life, Kenny Cody, and were united in marriage on September 21, 1973. During their marriage they had two sons, Kevin and Dustin, who she adored very much. Through 29 wonderful years of marriage, they shared many joyous memories and precious love that will never be broken. She enjoyed being a beloved wife and a marvelous mother. For a long period of time, she worked in the Springfield Public School System and various quilt shops in Springfield. Linda enjoyed quilting and many more arts and crafts. She was an avid reader of suspense novels, and collected Boyds and Bears, Beanie Babies. Her stuffed teddy bear collection was her most favorite of all. She touched many lives and was a founding member of New Hope, a GYN Cancer Support Group. Linda will be deeply missed by her family and many friends. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, December 6, 2002 in Meadors Funeral Home in Republic, with Rev. Joe Fahl officiating. Burial will follow in Linden Cemetery; Sparta, Mo. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers and food, please make contributions to New Hope. Please send in care of the funeral home or mail to 4854 S. Wellington Dr., Springfield, MO 65810. Springfield News-Leader, December 4, 2002.

Schuyler C. Cobb

Schuyler C. Cobb was born Oct. 3, 1873 in Cherokee County, North Carolina and passed away Sunday morning, October 8, 1944. He moved to Missouri in 1896 and lived most of his lifetime in the Clever community. He was united in marriage to Phoebe Frazier, July 20, 1902 and to this union was born one daughter. He was converted to Christ early in his life and was active in the work of the church. He was affiliated with the Grace Bible Center and at the time of his death held an eldership in the church. Survivors include his wife Phoebe; one daughter, Mrs. Felice Watkins; one brother, J. D. Cobb of Atlanta, GA; one sister, Mrs. Nora Spencer of Murphy, N. C.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services, held Tuesday afternoon in the Clever Methodist Church, were conducted by Rev. Fahl of Springfield, Rev. Hitchcock and Dr. Haney. Burial was in the Frazier Cemetery under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Note: this clipping is from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.

Newspaper article:

Farmer, 71, Dies on Hunting Trip, Shot mangles Arm.

Schuyler Cobb, 71, farmer of near Clever, died in a hospital here early yesterday morning as the result of a shotgun wound suffered Saturday afternoon while he was hunting. Mr. Cobb, his physician said, had set the gun down to open a gate when it accidentally discharged, mangling his left arm just below the shoulder. “He was rushed here in an ambulance,” said the physician, “ but he had already lost a lot of blood. We amputated the arm and administered plasma but it was no use.” A physician from Billings, who accompanied the Maples Funeral Home ambulance which brought Mr. Cobb to Springfield, said the elderly man was hunting alone and had lain wounded in the field for some time before anyone found him. Mr. Cobb is survived by his wife, Phoebe; one daughter, Mrs. Felice Watkins of Clever; one brother, David of Atlanta, GA; and one sister, Mrs. Nora Spencer of North Carolina. Funeral services will be held tomorrow in the Clever Methodist Church with burial in the Frazier Chapel Cemetery under direction of Maples of Clever.

Note: this clipping is from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.

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Cobb, Schuyler C.

3 Oct 1873 - 8 Oct 1944 CCR 12 Oct 1944 p1

[Note: married 20 Jul 1902 Phoebe F. Frazier 21 Nov 1883 - 1 Mar 1966]

Schuyler Cobb, 71, farmer of near Clever, died in a hospital here early yesterday morning as the result of a shotgun wound suffered Saturday afternoon while he was hunting. Mr. Cobb, his physician said, had set his gun down to open a gate when it accidentally discharged, mangling his left arm just below the shoulder. “He was rushed here in an ambulance,” said the physician, “but he had already lost a lot of blood. We amputated the arm and administered plasma but it was not use.” A physician from Billings who accompanied the Maples funeral home ambulance to Springfield said the elderly man was hunting alone and had lain wounded in the field for some time before anyone found him. Mr. Cobb is survived by his wife, Thoebe, one daughter, Mrs. Fleece Watkins of Clever, one brother, David of Atlanta, Ga., and one sister, Mrs. Nora Spencer of North Carolina. Funeral services will be held tomorrow in the Clever Methodist church with burial in the Frazier chapel cemetery under the direction of Maples of Clever.--Springfield Daily News. Monday, Oct. 9.

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Cobb, Schuyler C.

3 Oct 1873 - 8 Oct 1944 CCR 19 Oct 1944 p1

Schuyler C. Cobb was born Oct. 3, 1873, in Cherokee county, N.C., and passed away Sunday morning, Oct. 8, 1944. He moved to Missouri in 1896 and lived most of his lifetime in the Clever community. He was united in marriage to Phoebe Frazier July 20, 1902, and to this union was born one daughter. He was converted to Christ early in his life and was active in the work of the church. He was affiliated with the Grace Bible Center and at the time of his death held an eldership in the church. Survivors include his wife, Phoebe; one daughter, Mrs. Fleece Watkins; one brother, J.D. Cobb of Atlanta, Ga.; one sister, Mrs. Nora Spencer of Murphy, N.C., and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services held Thursday afternoon in the Clever Methodist church were conducted by Rev. Fahl of Springfield, Rev. Hitchcock and Dr. Haney. Burial was in the Frazier cemetery under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever.

Terry Edward Cockrum

Terry Edward Cockrum, 45, Springfield, departed this life on Friday August 10, 2001 in his home. He was born June 15, 1956 in Springfield to Bill and Peggy Cockrum. He was a graduate of Glendale High School. He was employed by Community Alternatives, where he worked with the physically and mentally challenged, and touched so many lives with his special gift of giving unconditionally to help better their lives. Terry was dearly loved and will be missed terribly by his family and friends. We feel blessed that God loaned him to us for a little while. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Buddy and Lena Faught, and Fred and Margaret Cockrum. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Tammie and Mike Hammond of Springfield, and their children, Amanda, Cody, and Victoria, who were the center of his life; his favorite aunt, Roxie Sneed of Protem; and a host of Aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Payne Cemetery, Christian County under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Visitation will be from 7t o9 p.m. today in the funeral home. The casket will be closed at all times. 8/14/2001 Springfield News-Leader.

Kenny Lee Cody

Kenny Lee Cody, Nixa, departed his loving family on Sunday, June 13, 2004, in his home. He was born Nov. 1, 1952, in Lechlade, England, to Wilford (Tommy) and Betty (Hubbell) Cody. He is survived by his son, Dustin Cody and his wife, Becca; his son Kevin's widow, Jenny; a sister, Pat Yarberry; and three aunts, Jo McGinnis and her husband Claud, Doris Hubbell and Louise Hubbell. Kenny also leaves behind two brothers-in-law, Randy Brown and Steve Brown, and two sisters-in-law, Barbara Record and Cherri Russell. Kenny was preceded in death by his wife of 29 years, Linda, his son, Kevin, and his parents. Kenny met the love of his life, Linda Brown, and they were united in marriage Sept. 21, 1973. During their marriage they had two sons, Kevin and Dustin, whom he adored. Through 29 wonderful years of marriage, they shared many joyous memories and a precious love that will never be broken. He enjoyed being a beloved father and wonderful husband. Kenny worked for O and S Trucking for about five years after leaving O'Reilly Automotive where he had been for 25 years. Kenny enjoyed working on automobiles and tinkering on his home. Kenny enjoyed cooking at family gatherings and being with family and friends. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 18, 2004, at Meadors Funeral Home. Services will be held Saturday, June 19, 2004, at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Linden Cemetery, Sparta, Mo. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Hope. Please send in care of Meadors Funeral Home. Springfield News-Leader, June 17, 2004.

Troy Lee Coker

Troy Lee Coker, 61, Sparta, died Friday, March 17, 1995, in his home, following a long illness. He was born June 2, 1933, in Omaha, Ark., the son of Joe and Ethel Kilgore Coker. He was married to Lillian Newberry Dec. 5, 1980, in Harrison, Ark. His father, Joe Coker; one son, Roy Lee Coker; a brother, Bill Coker; and two sisters, Hazel Cartright and Imogene Wolfe, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife Lillian, Sparta; his mother, Ethel Coker, Republic; two sons, Troy Lee Jr. and Ronnie; three daughters, Diana, Sheena and Tamey; four sisters, Helen Huston, Harrison, Ark., Ruth Gilmore and her husband Gene, Springfield, Golda Williams and her husband Paul, Willard, Wanda Taylor and her husband Bud, Republic; four brothers, Robert Coker and his wife Virginia, Mt. Vernon, Howard Coker and his wife Delilah, Republic, Homer Coker and his wife Judy, Marionville, Larry Coker and his wife Joan, Reeds Spring; two step-sons, Ronnie and jerry Newberry; eleven grandchildren, one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Benny Dewitt officiating. Burial was in the Sparta Cemetery.

Kevin Lee Cody

Kevin Lee Cody, 28, Re public, departed his loving family on Friday, September 13, 2002 at 10:53 a.m. at Cox South, Springfield, after being involved in an auto accident. Kevin was born March 13, 1974 to Kenny and Linda Cody in Springfield, MO and was raised in Nixa, where he attended Nixa school, grades K12. He currently lived in Republic, MO. Kevin was employed by O&S Trucking as a warehouse supervisor for the past 1 ½ years. Kevin met the love of his life, Jennifer Ross, on March 31, 1996, and they were united in marriage on October 25, 1997. He also had three basset hounds, Flash, Haley and Fred, who he and Jenny enjoyed spending time with. Kevin is survived by his wife, Jennifer, Republic; his parents, Kenny and Linda Cody; and one brother, Dustin and his fiancée, Becca Lisek, all of Nixa. He has numerous family, friends and coworkers who will deeply miss him. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, September 16, 2002 in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with Pastor Joe Fahl officiating. Burial will be in Linden Cemetery, near Sparta. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to New Hope, a GYN Cancer Support Group, that his mother is a member of. Please leave memorials at the funeral home, or mail to 4854 S. Wellington Drive, Springfield, MO 65810. Springfield News-Leader, September 15, 2002.

Charles T. Coffer

1901 - 25 Oct 1962 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 1 Nov 1962 p1

[Note: Son of Marion Thomas & Sarah (Hursh) Coffer; married Minta Opal Johnson 15 Nov 1927] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Charles T. Coffer, 61, of the Oldfield community died at his home at 6:30 a.m. Thursday Oct. 25 after a lingering illness. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mint Coffer, of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Lois Hampton of Oldfield and Mrs. Lucille House of Ozark; a son, Leon Coffer of Springfield; nine brothers and sisters and three grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday at the Mound Baptist church with the Rev. James Applegate officiating. Burial was in Hall Cemetery under direction of Adams-Monger Funeral Home of Ozark.

George W. Coffer

4 Feb 1895 - 25 Nov 1968 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 28 Nov 1968 p8 [Note: Son of Marion Thomas & Sarah C. (Hursh) Coffer; married Ollie May Gailey 8 Dec 1894 - 1 Dec 1973] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

George W. Coffer, 74, Rogersville, a retired farmer and sawmill worker, died at 5:50 a.m. Monday in Burge-Protestant Hospital in Springfield. He is survived by his wife, May of Springfield; four sons, Tom, Rogersville, John and Ray, Keyes, Calif. and Lawrence, Kenton, Wash.; three daughters, Mrs. Frances Bradley, Thornfield, Mrs. Stella Williams, Springfield, Mrs. Dean Hinkle, Fresno, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Minnie Hammons, Chadwick; eight brothers, Willie, Sparta, Albert, Fred, Arthur and Buster, all of Chadwick, Robert, Lee and Harrison, all of Oldfield; 28 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Pentecostal Church, Chadwick, with the Rev. Charley Shipman officiating, Burial will be in Swanville Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.

Goldie Mae (Pruitt) Coffer

18 Sep 1909 - 21 Sep 2000 Contributed by Randall Phillips.

Goldie Mae Coffer, age 91, of Oldfield, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2000 in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born September 18, 1909 in the Pansy community in Douglas County Coffer the daughter of Manuel and Sudie Moore Pruitt. She married Chester Lee Coffer who preceded her in death in 1993. A brother, Floyd Pruitt also preceded her in death. Mrs. Coffer was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church at Highlonesome. Survivors include: Two children, Jesse Coffer, Oldfield, and Leona Russell and her husband Ray, Ozark; nine grandchildren, Jimmy Lee Coffer and wife Carol, Julie Grimes and husband Kit, Johnny Ray Coffer, Kathy Herd and husband Joey David Ewing and wife Helen, Johnny Ewing and wife Ruth, Donnie Ewing and wife Summer, Linda Scobee and husband Mitch, and Karen Gann and husband Milan; nineteen great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Lola Gray and Thelma Goins, both of Douglas County, and Flora Coffer and Zelma Morrison, both of Oldfield. Funeral services were Monday, September 25, 2000 in Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Highlonesome, with Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in Highlonesome Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.

Jamie Wayne Coffer

23 Sep 1954 - 12 Jan 1999 Contributed by Randall Phillips.

Jamie Wayne Coffer, age 44, of Chadwick, died Tuesday, January 12, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born September 24, 1954 in Chadwick where he graduated from high school and continued to live throughout his life. On December 25, 1980 he and Donna Lea Whisnant were married. Jamie became a member of Chadwick First Baptist Church at an early age. He was previously employed by Fasco Industries as a machine operator. Jamie enjoyed working with his collection of classic cars and motorcycles. Survivors include: His wife, Donna; a daughter, Trisha Coffer, of the home; his parents, Junior and Peggy (Weter) Coffer, Ozark; grandparents, Bertha Coffer, and Delbert and Mable Weter, all of Chadwick; aunts; uncles; other relatives and friends. Jamie was preceded in death by a grandfather, Fred Coffer. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Thursday, January 14, in Chadwick First Baptist Church, with Rev. Dale Gann officiating: Music was provided by Steve and Wilma, Weter and Glenda Tennis. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Maxine (Rhodes) Coffey

7 Apr 1912 – 2 Feb 1999 Contributed by Randall Phillips.

Maxine Rhodes Coffey, age 86, of Nixa, died Tuesday, February 2, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, after a short illness. She was born April 7, 1912 in Springfield and was the daughter of Eugene Joseph and Muriel (Hart) Rhodes. She was married to Harvey D. Coffey and together they owned and operated the Nixa Rexall Drug Store for many years. Her husband preceded her in death as well as a daughter, Mardis Coffey. Survivors include: A daughter, Martha Hohenthaner and her husband, Joseph, Shell Know; a sister Mildred Rhodes, Springfield; nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held at 3 p.m. Thursday, February 4, in Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Minta Opal (Johnson) Coffer

20 Jan 1910 – 11 Sep 1999 Contributed by Randall Phillips.

Minta Opal Coffer, age 89, of Sparta, passed away Saturday, September 11, 1999, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born January 20, 1910 in Pansy, Missouri, and was the daughter of John and Myrtle (Moore) Johnson. Her husband, Charles Thomas Coffer preceded her in death in 1962. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Lucille House, and five brothers and sister, Jim, Buck, Bertie, Ercie, and Jess. Survivors include: Two children, Louise Hampton and her husband Preston, and Leon Coffer, all of Chadwick; five grandchildren, Ronnie Bray, Linda Anderson, Ed House, Tammy Caudill, and Jeff Coffer; seven great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; two brothers, Tom Johnson, Springfield, and Dearl Johnson, Maysville; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 14, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial was in Hall Cemetery, Douglas County.

Michael Roy Coffer

Michael Roy Coffer died Friday, Oct. 15, 2004. Michael was born May 25, 1970. He ended his 12-year battle with AIDS at Greene Haven Nursing Home in Springfield. He spent the last of his life serving his Lord, enjoying his family and making many new friends. Survivors include: His father and mother, Roy and Connie Coffer, Oldfield; two sisters, Kathy Shockey, Sparta, and Jackie Whiteman, Ava; nephews and niece, Jeremiah Shockey, Galena, Samuel Shockey, Richmond, Caleb Shockey, Galena, and Stephanie Whiteman, Ava; four great nieces and nephews; and three step nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Pete Whiteman and a niece Heather Shockey. A memorial service was at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, in Oldfield Church of Christ with Chuck Eakins officiating. Burial followed in Old Boston Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.

Sarah C. (Hursh) Coffer

31 Oct 1873 - 15 Apr 1961 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 20 Apr 1961 p5. [Note: Daughter of George W. & Ellen (Woods) Hursh; married Marion Thomas Coffer] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Mrs. Sarah Coffer, 86, died Saturday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Minnie Hammons, near Chadwick. She was a lifelong resident of the Chadwick community. Other survivors include ten sons, George of Keyes, Calif., Willie of Sparta, Albert, Fred, Arthur and Glenn, all of Chadwick and Robert Lee, Fred and Harrison, all of Oldfield; a daughter, Mrs. Ollie Moody of Oldfield; two brothers, John Hursh of Chadwick and Richard Hursh of Ozark; two sisters, Mrs. Lara Hughes and Mrs. Stella Polly, both of Springfield and 60 grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Chadwick Union Church with the Rev. Preston Maggard officiating. Burial was in the Swansville Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.

Harvey D. Coffey

1901 - 16 Feb 1961 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 23 Feb 1961 p1 Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Services for Harvey D. Coffey, 59, Nixa druggist who died Thursday afternoon at St. John’s Hospital were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Harris Chapel, in Nixa with Rev. Robert Hoffman officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery. Mr. Coffey was a member of the Christian Church and a veteran of World War II, serving with the Navy. He had been a licensed pharmacist since 1917 and had been a pharmacist in Kansas City and in Springfield before moving to Nixa in 1954. He is survived by his wife, Maxine; two daughters, Mardis Jean and Martha Ann, both of the home and four sisters, Mrs. Ethel McClure of Los Angeles, Mrs. Laura McClain of Denver, Mrs. Opal Stanley and Mrs. Maude Thompson, both of Mesa, Calif.

Coffer, Tommy James

Tommy "Big Jim" James Coffer, age 45, of Oldfield, passed away Friday, Dec. 30, 2005. He was born Oct. 27, 1960, in Springfield, the son of Tommy and Maxine (Smith) Coffer. "Big Jim" loved to fish and chew tobacco. He was a lifelong resident of Oldfield, and was married to Sherri (Iorg) Coffer. Survivors include: His wife, Sherri, of Oldfield; two brothers, David Lee Coffer, of Oldfield and Joseph Coffer and wife Becky, of Sparta; and two nieces, Kristen and Kayla Coffer. His mother and his grandparents preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 4, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with Troy Hull officiating. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery, Oldfield.

Coffer, Willie E.

2 Aug 1897 - 9 Jun 1969 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 12 Jun 1969 p8

[Note: Son of Marion Thomas & Sarah C. (Hursh) Coffer; married Bertha Estella Roberts 12 Sep 1903 - 31 Dec 1993] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Funeral services for Willie F. Coffer, 71, of Sparta, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Dewey F. Stanford officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. A lifelong resident of Christian County, Mr. Coffer died at 9:30 a.m. Monday in his home after a long illness. He had moved here in 1942 from Chadwick where he was a member of the Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Bertha E.; two daughters, Mrs. Goldie Nokes, Ozark and Mrs. Jewell Luttrell, Sparta; and a sister, Mrs. Minnie Hammons, Chadwick. Other survivors include seven brothers, Albert, Fred, Arthur and Buster, all of Chadwick, Robert, Lee and Harrison, all of Oldfield; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Lenzy C. Coker

Lenzy C. Coker, 78, of Route 1, Miller, brother to Elijah Coker of Monett, died at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday in St. John’s Regional Health Center in Springfield, Mo. A native of Nixa, Mr. Coker had resided in Republic for several years before moving to Miller three years ago. He is survived by his wife Hetty; three sons, Jesse of Aurora, James of Stotts City, and Willie Coker of Springfield; one brother, Elijah Coker of Monett; seven grandchildren; one step-grandchild; four great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. today in the Harris Funeral Home, at Nixa with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial will be in the McConnell Cemetery of Nixa. {Springfield (MO) News Leader January 29, 1966} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.

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20 Mar 1887 - 25 Jan 1966 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 27 Jan 1966 p1 [Note: Son of W. F. & Mary F. (Jackson) Coker; married Hettie Fugitt 1 Mar 1890 - 27 Nov 1967] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Lenzy C. Coker, 78, Route 1, Miller, died at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. A native of Nixa, Mr. Coker had lived in Republic sever years before moving to Miller three years ago. Surviving are his wife, Hetty; three sons, Jesse, Route 1, Aurora, James, Stotts City and Willie, Springfield; a brothers, Life, Monett; seven grandchildren, a step-grandchild, four great grandchildren, and two step great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in Harris Chapel here. The Rev. Roscoe Harding will officiate, and burial will be in McConnell Cemetery west of Nixa.

Hetty (Fugitt)Coker

Funeral services are pending for Mrs. Hetty Coker, 77, of 620 South Weaver, who suffered a fatal head injury in a fall at her home Friday. Greene County Coroner, Ralph Thieme, who investigated the case, said no inquest is planned into Mrs. Coker’s death. The woman’s daughter-in-law, Mrs. Katie Coker, also of the Weaver address, told police she and her daughter were in the kitchen about 2:30 p.m. Friday when they heard a noise. Investigating, they found Mrs. Coker lying on the floor in an adjacent room. Mrs. Coker apparently collapsed while walking across the room and fell, striking her head against the bottom step of a stairway leading to the second floor. The blow caused a deep forehead laceration and facial bruises. Mrs. Coker was dead on arrival at the Burge- Protestant Hospital. A native of Hurley, Mrs. Coker had lived the past six months with her son, Willie, at the Weaver address. Surviving besides the son, are two other sons, Jesse of Aurora, Mo. and James of Stotts City, Mo.; one sister, Julie Cloud of Springfield; one brother, Ernest of Watsonville, Calif.; seven grandchildren; a step-granddaughter; six great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. Harris Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, October 28, 1967} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.

Funeral services for Mrs. Hetty Coker, 77, of Springfield, who died after a fall at her home on Friday, were to be at 2 p.m. today in Harris Chapel, Nixa with the Rev Don Gardner officiating. Burial was to be in McConnell Cemetery near Nixa. Mrs. Coker was a former resident of Nixa. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, October 30, 1967}

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Coker, Hettie (Fugitt) 1 Mar 1890 - 27 Nov 1967 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 2 Nov 1967 p1

[Note: married Lenzy C. Coker 20 Mar 1887 - 25 Jan 1966] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Funeral services for Mrs. Hetty Coker, 77, of 620 South Weaver, in Springfield, who died after a fall at her home Friday, were at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Don Gardner officiated. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery. Mrs. Coker was a former resident of Nixa. A native of Hurley, Mrs. Coker had resided the past six months at the home of her son, Willie at the Weaver address. She had lived most of her live southwest of Nixa. Surviving, besides the son, are two other sons, Jesse of near Rolla, and James, Stotts City; a sister, Mrs. Julie Cloud of Springfield; a brother, Ernest Fugitt, Watsonville, Calif.; several grandchildren; a step grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and two step great grandchildren.

James Franklin Coker

Services for James Franklin Coker, 75, Stotts City, were at 3 p.m. Saturday June 27, 1992 at Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett, with Rev. Kenneth Holman officiating. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery near Nixa. Mr. Coker died at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday June 24 at St. Johns Medical Center, Springfield after a short illness. He was born March 28, 1917 at Clever, Missouri. He had lived in rural Stotts City the past 22 years. He was a retired farmer and miller. He was a Baptist. He married Thelma Blevins on April 8, 1937 at Highlandville, Missouri. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, James of Riverdale and Robert of Carthage; and three grandchildren. {Lawrence Co. Record Newspaper, Mt. Vernon (MO) July 2, 1992} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.

Willie Coker

Services for Willie Coker, 63, Springfield, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Funeral Home Chapel, Nixa. Burial will be in McConnell Cemetery near Nixa. Mr. Coker died at 2:45 a.m., Sunday in his home. Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, November 10, 1986} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.

Howard Lee Coker

Last rites for Howard Lee Coker will be held Saturday afternoon…Howard Lee Coker, 15, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Coker of Aurora, died Wednesday afternoon in the Springfield Baptist Hospital, where he had been a patient for eighteen hours. The families home is 6 miles northeast of Aurora. Besides his parents, he is survived by a brother, Richard, of the home; a sister; Eileen Coker of the home; a half-sister, Mrs. Earlene Johnson of Springfield; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Coker of Miller; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Clara Jones of Nixa. Funeral Services for Howard Lee Coker are to be conducted at two o’clock Saturday afternoon in the Marsh Funeral Chapel with the Rev, Ralph Wood officiating. Interment in the Orange Cemetery under the direction of the Marsh Funeral Home. { Aurora {Mo} Advertiser April 20, 1956. Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.

Jesse Coker

Funeral services for Jesse Lee Coker, 62 of Aurora were at 2:00p.m. Saturday in the Peterson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Gardner officiating. Burial was in the Orange Cemetery near Aurora. Mr. Coker died Wednesday in St. Johns Medical Center, Springfield after a long illness. A native of Nixa, Mr. Coker was a lifelong area resident. He was employed as a farmer. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Jane; a son, James Richard Coker of Aurora; two daughters, Earlene Johnson and Eilene Gold both of Aurora; two brothers, Willie of Springfield and James of Mt. Vernon; and eight grandchildren. {Lawrence Co. Record Newspaper, Mt. Vernon (MO) September 6, 1973} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.

Coats, Charles Willard

5 Apr 1872-3 Feb 1951 CCR 8 Feb 1951. Contributed by Randall Phillips.

Charles Willard coats was born near Gallatin, MO on April 5, 1872, the son of John and Sarah Coats and passed away in a Springfield hospital on February 3, 1951. At an early age he moved to Christian county and had lived in the Spokane community many years. While a young man Mr. Coats joined the Spokane Baptist church and was a deacon of that church at the time of his death. On December 25, 1892 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary E. Carter and to this union five children were born. His wife and two sons preceded him in death. Survivors include two sons, Charles L. Coats of Springfield, and Albert Coats of Spokane; one daughter, Mrs. Clara Gideon of Forsyth; ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; two brothers, D. W. Coats of Colorado Springs, CO; and Thomas J. Coats of Pinedale, WY and one sister Mrs. Carrie Frymire of Enid, OK. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Spokane Baptist church with Rev. Floyd Hanks and Rev. Rolla Cook officiating. Burial was in the Spokane cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa.

Coffer, Anna Jane (Green)

30 Aug 1943 - 29 Nov 1988 OZARK HEADLINER 8 Dec 1988

[Note: married Jesse “Sonny” Coffer] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Anna Jane Coffer, 45, of Oldfield, died at 2:45 p.m. Nov. 29 at Cox Medical Center North, Springfield. Services for Mrs. Coffer were held Saturday, Dec. 3 at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, with the Rev. Bob Martin officiating. Burial was in High Lonesome Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. Mrs. Coffer was a member of the Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church. She had been employed by Hagale Garment industries in Ozark for the past three years. She was a former employee of Fasco. She is survived by her husband, Jesse "Sonny"; two sons, Jimmy Lee Coffer, Ozark, and JOzark Headlinernny Kay Coffer, of the home; and by a daughter, Julia Ann Coffer, of the home; two grandchildren, Justin and Randall Coffer, Ozark; her mother, Mrs. Lula Green, Ozark; and two brothers, Floyd Green, Sacramento, California, and Ival Green, Ozark.

Coffer, Robert

30 Oct 1904 - 25 Nov 1988 OZARK HEADLINER 1 Dec 1988

[Note: married Jewell Moody 6 Apr 1915 - 17 Apr 1972] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

Robert Coffer, 84, of Oldfield died Nov. 25 at St. John’s Regional, Health Center, Springfield. Services for Mr. Coffer were. held Nov. 28 at the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. James, "Hobo" Applegate officiating . Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery, Oldfield. Mr. Coffer was a lifelong resident of the Oldfield community, and was a member of the Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Jewell in 1972, and by two great-grandchildren. He is survived by five sons, Roy Coffer, Oldfield, Tommy Coffer. Oldfield, Leonard Coffer, Sparta, Larkin Coffer, Oldfield, and Lloyd Coffer, Oldfield: 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren: two brothers, Lee Coffer, Oldfield, and Arthur Coffer, Chadwick; a sister, Mrs. Minnie Hammons, Chadwick; and a brother-in-law, Bill Moody, Oldfield.

Coker, Bertha Lillian (Newberry)

Bertha Lillian (Newberry) Coker, 72, Sparta, passed away Friday, July 28, 2006, in St. John's Hospital, Springfield. She was born May 14, 1934, in Chadwick, the daughter of Tom and Ida (Gullett) Newberry. Lillian was a homemaker and longtime resident of Sparta. Her hobbies included making quilts, sewing, gardening and growing beautiful flowers. She also enjoyed being outdoors, hunting mushrooms and fishing. Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, Troy L. Coker; her parents; and three brothers, Virgil, Steve and Robert Newberry. Lillian is lovingly survived by her family: two sons, Ronnie Newberry and wife, Debbie, and Jerry Newberry; three brothers, Earnest Newberry and wife, Helen, Leon Newberry and wife, Linda, and Harold Newberry; two grandsons, Jeremy Newberry and Daniel Newberry; three great-grandsons, Nicholas, Adam and Brodie Newberry; many nieces, nephews and loving friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 1, 2006, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Benny DeWitt officiating. Burial will follow in the Sparta Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 31, 2006, in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, July 30, 2006.

Cobb, Carol June (Mooney)

9 Dec 1943 - 4 Jun 1977 OZARK HEADLINER 9 Jun 1977 p2 [Note: Daughter of Glen & Junetta (Thomas) Mooney; married Glenn Cobb] Contributed by Mabel Phillips.

ROGERSVILLE - Services for Mrs. Carol June Cobb, 33, Rogersville, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with Roy Wilson officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery. Mrs. Cobb died Saturday night as a result of injuries she received in an auto accident three miles east of Springfield on U. S. 60. Contributions may be made to the Christian County 4-H Foundation in care of the Ozark Bank. Mrs. Cobb was a graduate of Ozark High School and a member of the Center Point Church of Christ here. She was active in 4-H work and was a part-time employee of the Ozark Public Schools. Surviving are her husband, Glenn E.; two sons, Steven and John and a daughter, Amy Carol, all of the home; a brother, David Mooney, Rogersville; a sister, Mrs. Nancy Stanton, Ozark; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Mooney, Ozark and her maternal grandfather, Ralph H. Thomas, Ozark.

AND OZARK HEADLINER16 Jun 1977 p8

The family of Carol June Cobb want to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for all the acts of kindness and sympathy, including prayers, the abundance of food, flowers, cards, those who helped at the home during Amy’s stay in the hospital and all those that assisted in the beautiful funeral service. Glenn Cobb, Steven, John & Amy, Glen and Junetta Mooney, David and Janice Mooney and Family, Tom and Nancy Stanton.

Coffer, Flora Ann (Pruett)

Flora Ann Coffer, 90, of Chadwick, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2006. She was born Feb. 16, 1916, in Douglas County, the daughter of Manuel Pruett and Mary Susan "Sued" (Moore) Pruett. On Sept. 3, 1932, she and Arthur Coffer were united in marriage. Mrs. Coffer was a homemaker and also worked alongside her husband on the farm. She was a member of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church at Highlonesome. She loved babies and enjoyed all of her grandchildren, great-, and great great grandchildren. She love to quilt and looked forward to her garden every spring. Survivors include: Two sons and their wives, Earl and Pauline Coffer, Ozark, and Dearl and Kathy Coffer, Chadwick; two grandchildren, Mike Coffer and wife Karen, Ozark, and Jennifer Johnson and husband Steve, Oldfield; nine great-grandchildren, Melissa, James, Austin, Quentin, Roselyn, Madelyn, Shannon, Kaitlyn and Morgan; two great-great-grandchildren, Skye and Zayne; two sisters, Thelma Goin, Oldfield, and Zelma Morrison, Springfield; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur, her twin brother, Floyd Pruett; two sisters, Goldie Coffer, and Lola Gray, and her parents. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 24, with Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Under the directionf of Adams Funeral Home, burial followed in Old Boston Cemetery, Oldfield.

Cobb, Lucy E. (Wilson)

1884 - 20 Jul 1949 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 28 Jul 1949

[Note: Daughter of Ranson A. & Dicy N. Wilson; married 29 Jun 1902 Marion M. Cobb 8 Feb 1871 - 25 Nov 1949] Contributed by Mabel & Randal Phillips.

Mrs. Lucy Cobb, 65-year-old life long resident of Stone county, died in the St. John’s hospital Wednesday morning at 9 a.m., following a long illness. She has been a member of the Baptist church for many years. Survivors include her husband, Marion M. Cobb of the home, 1-1/2 miles east of Union City, five sons, Hobert and Arthur of Clever, Robert of Keyes, Calif., Howell of Springfield and Taylor of Ceres, Calif.; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Bertie Mitchell of Republic; two stepsons, Sylvia of Cushing, Okla., and Alvie of Everton, Mo.; three brothers, T.W. Wilson of Springfield and George Wilson of Ava, Mo. and R.E. Wilson of Lockwood, Mo.; three sisters, Mrs. Willie Ailshie of Crane, Mrs. Marion Keithley of Ash Grove, Mo., and Mrs. Lem Logan of Billings, R.R. and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Union Ridge church with the Rev. Herle Merritt officiating. Burial was made in the church cemetery under the direction of the Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Clever.

Cobb, Truman G.

3 Sep 1921 - 19 Nov 1979 OH 22 Nov 1979 p5

[Note: Son of Thomas N. & Lottie (Dwyer) Cobb]

Services were pending Tuesday for Truman G. Cobb, 58, Springfield who was born and reared in Chadwick and moved to Springfield in 1952. He died Monday evening apparently of a heart attach in the home of Melvin Cox of Mountain Grove, after a hunting trip. Truman Cobb was a disabled veteran of the European Theater in World War II and had worked for a time at Native Craft in Ozark. Among survivors are four brothers, Elza, Sacramento, Calif.; George, Topeka, Newt Taneyville and John, Springfield. Six sisters, Teresa Spradling and Grace Bilyeu, Chadwick; Lucille Walker, Strafford; Mary Ellen Ingenthron, Forsyth; Vivian Fletcher, Ozark and Pearl Hampton, Port Angeles, Wash. Arrangements were by Harris of Ozark. Contributed by Mabel and Randall Phillips.

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Cobb, Truman G. 1921 - 19 Nov 1979 OH 29 Nov 1979 pB9

We wish to express our sincere thanks to all our friends for the kindness shown during the loss of our loved one. Truman Cobb Family.

Coffey, Mary Jane (Thompson)

2 Jul 1871 - 14 Jul 1947 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 17 Jul 1947 p1 [Note: married John M. Coffey 10 Nov 1871 - 27 Aug 1956] Contributed by Randal & Mabel Phillips.

Mary Jane Coffey was born at Boston, near Oldfield, Mo., on July 2, 1871, and passed away at her home in Chadwick, Mo., on July 14, 1947. She is survived by her husband John M. Coffey, two granddaughters, Mrs. Athalee Murray of Tollison, Ariz., and Mrs. Lela Hall of Oldfield, six great-grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Mayme Stewart of Pacific Grove, Calif., Mrs. Clara Helmick of Santa Ana, Calif., and Mrs. Fronia McBride of Springfield, Mo., two brothers, George W. Thompson of Sparta and James Thompson of Phoenix, Ariz., other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held in the Chadwick Baptist church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Tom Weter of Chadwick, with burial in Boston cemetery under direction of Chadwick, with burial in Boston cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Chadwick.

Coker, Claude Robert

1880 - 29 Apr 1946 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 2 May 1946 p1 [Note: Son of William Frank & Mary (Jackson) Coker; married Myrtle M. Turner 30 Sep 1892 - 21 Jul 1982] Contributed by Randal & Mabel Phillips.

Claude Robert Coker, 66, died at his home in Hurley Monday morning of a heart ailment. He was a farmer until incapacitated by illness. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle, and five daughters, Mrs. Mabel Baker, Bakersfield, Calif., Mrs. Hattie Skaggs, Clever, Mrs. Helen Johnson, Hurley, Mrs. Ruby Eutsler, Crane, and Mrs. Reba Rowland, Topeka, Kansas; two brothers, Lenzy Coker, Bois D’Ark, Mo., and Lige Coker, Monett, Mo. Funeral arrangements are incomplete pending arrival of relatives but will be under direction of the Maples Funeral Home of Clever.

Coats, Mary L. (Carter)

7 Sep 1874 - 30 Apr 1943 CCR 6 May 1943 p8

[Note: Daughter of Charles T. & Lucy Ann (Stewart) Carter; married 25 Dec 1894 CCM Charles Willard Coats 5 Apr 1872 - 3 Feb 1951] Contributed by Mabel & Randal Phillips.

We deeply appreciate the many expressions of sympathy and acts of kindness tendered by our many friends and neighbors at the death of our beloved wife and mother. C.W. Coats, Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Coats, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gideon, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Coats.

Cobb, Lloyd Oscar

28 May 1929 - 16 Nov 1942 CHRISTIAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN 19 Nov 1942 p1

[Note: Son of William O. & Della M. (Freed) Cobb] Contributed by Mabel & Randal Phillips.

Funeral services for Lloyd Oscar Cobb, 13, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.O. Cobb of Ozark were conducted Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Chaffin Funeral Home, by Rev. Floyd Hanks, with burial in Ozark cemetery. His death occurred Nov.16, following a lengthy illness. He had attended the Ozark school where he had made many friends. Survivors include his parents, a brother Melvin Cobb, of the home, his grandmother, Mrs. Florence Griesemer of Springfield and many friends.

Cobb, Lora Mae (Gerard)

15 Jan 1908 - 8 Mar 1938 CCR 17 Mar 1938 p5

[Note: Daughter of Rutledge & Bertie (Short) Gerard; married 22 Nov 1927 Robert J. Cobb]

Lora Gerard Cobb was born Jan. 15, 1908, and departed this life March 8, 1938, at the age of 30 years, one month and 21 days. She was married to Robert Cobb Nov. 22, 1927. To this union was born one son, Robert Kennon. She was converted and joined the Mt. Sinai Baptist church at the age of 13 years and she lived a devoted Christian life. Survivors are her husband, Robert Cobb of Hurley, Mo., and her infant son, Robert Kennon, her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Rutledge Gerard of Clever, one brother, Loran Gerard of Boaz, her grandmother, other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Mt. Sinai Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Earl French of Springfield with burial in the Frazier Chapel under the direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever.

Coffer, Jesse James “Sonny”

Jesse James "Sonny? Coffer, age 76, of Oldfield, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2007. He was born May 9, 1931, the son of Chester Lee and Goldie Mae Coffer. He owned his own lumber business and farm. His wife, Anna Jane, preceded him in death as well as his parents. Survivors include: three children and their spouses, Jimmy Lee and Carol Coffer, Rogersville, Julie and Kit Grimes, Oldfield, and Johnny Ray and Michele Coffer, Oldfield; seven grandchildren, Justin and Beth Coffer, Randall Coffer and Laura Redman, Rechelle Coffer, LeAnna Grimes, Logan Grimes, Travis Coffer and Trentin Whittaker; and a sister, Leona Russell and husband, Ray, Ozark. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, September 17, in Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Highlonesome, with burial in Highlonesome Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, September 16, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Springfield News-Leader, September 16, 2007.

Coffman, Eric Lee

Eric Lee Coffman, 33, of Nixa, Mo., was born April 9, 1974, and passed away Sunday November 11, 2007, of a stroke. He graduated from Republic High School in 1992. Eric married Angela Allen in 2002. He was preceded in death by a brother, Luke Coffman; grandparents, Helen and Rufus Coffman, and Claude and Barbara Murphy; and a nephew. He is survived by his wife Angela; his step-son David Allen; his mother and step-father, Sheila and Lee Rogers; his father Wallace Coffman; his mother and father-in-law, W.C. and Sherry Garrigus; his sister Shayla Wood and her husband, Kent; his brother Chris Coffman and his girlfriend, Heather; his step-sister Tina Rogers; his step-brother Chris Rogers; his sister-in-law, Amy Turnbough; 10 nephews; six nieces; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday November 17, 2007, in Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut in Springfield. Burial will follow at McConnell-Bledsoe Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday November 16, 2007, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to help the family pay for the funeral expenses. Online condolences can be made at www.hhlohmeyer.com. Springfield News-Leader, November 15, 2007.

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