Mars Hill Cemetery, Barry Co., MO
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
| REAVIS, Bitha (BOWLING) | Mar. 10, 1885 Stone Co., MO |
Dec. 27, 1930 Stone Co., MO |
SSW: Homer - Research Note: Death certificate has birth date Mar. 7, 1886. Daughter of Albert Green Bowling and Sarah V. Martin, both buried at Mars Hill Cemetery. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| REAVIS, Ernest W. | Apr. 16, 1913 | Dec. 9, 1991 | Research Note: Son of Jesse Homer Reavis and Bitha Bowling. 1940 census, Ernest W. is age 27 with wife Martilda Lorene (Eden), age 19, daughter Dorothy D. age 3, and Clarence E. age 8 months. Ernest W. Reavis, age 50, born Apr. 16, 1913, married Euvan E. White, age 41, born may 25, 1922, on Dec. 28, 1963 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| REAVIS, Everett Newton | Nov. 28, 1901 Stone Co., MO |
Nov. 6, 1934 Crane, Stone Co., MO |
Research Note: His wife was Edna (Huffines) Reavis. Son of Jessie Homer Reavis born TN and Bitha Bowling born Stone Co., MO. He was killed in an auto accident on Hwy 44 near Crane, MO. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| REAVIS, Gary "Butch" | Dec. 20, 1945 | June 23, 2019 | Research Note: He was the son of Buck and Thelma (McCullah) Reavis. He married Jerry Lynne Bennett on September 12, 1969. They would have been married 50 years in September. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; brothers, Bob Reavis and wife, Patsy, Jim Reavis and wife, May, Bill Reavis and wife, Geneva, Ted Reavis and one nephew, Larry Reavis. | Peterson Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| REAVIS, Genevia (HAMMONDS) | Apr. 5, 1940 | Mar. 6, 2004 | SSW: "Bill" - Research Note: Maybe the daughter of Earl and Millie (Breckenridge) Hammonds. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| REAVIS, Icy Jane (COOK) | Dec. 14, 1940 | No Date | SSW: Teddy Wade - Back of Stone | Photo Diana Cope |
| REAVIS, James Arthur "Jim" | Nov. 17, 1930 | Oct. 26, 2000 | SSW: Viola May -Inscription: "Married Oct. 2, 1955" - Research Note: Son of Loren Elmer Reavis and Thelma N. McCullough. - Back of Stone - Military Stone - Inscription: "CPL US ARMY KOREA" | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| REAVIS, Jerald Dean | Feb. 25, 1930 | May 16, 1977 | Research Note: Son of Leonard Uell Reavis and Lyndel Amanda Williams. Jerald Dean Reavis, age 25, married Shirley Joan Baker, age 19, on Sept. 23, 1955 in Crane, Stone Co., MO. Jerald Dean Reavis, age 30, married Sherryl Kay Shelton, age 21, on Dec. 29, 1960 in Lawrence Co., MO. | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| REAVIS, Jerry Lynne (BENNETT) | Nov. 17, 1947 | Oct. 8, 2020 | Research Note: Crane, MO resident. She was the daughter of Joe Bob Bennet and Phyllis Jean (Lemaster) Bennett. Jerry Lynne was united in marriage to Gary "Butch" Reavis on September 12, 1969. Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 11 at 3:00 p.m. in the Reavisville First Baptist Church under the care of Peterson Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Mars Hill Cemetery. | Peterson Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| REAVIS, Jessie Homer | Jan. 12, 1877 Davidson Co., TN |
Jan. 22, 1955 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Bitha - Research Note: His first wife was Bitha Bowling. His second wife was Mary Dovis (Clevenger) Rice. Son of Solomon Newton Reavis and his mother was given as Bithy Bowling (incorrect, that was his first wife). His mother was Algie Tennessee Smith. His wife Mary, was the informant on the death certificate. Mary died on May 15, 1960 in Monett, Barry Co., MO. Buried at IOOF Cemetery, Monett, MO. She was the daughter of Andrew J. Clevenger and Elmira Pryor. - Photo of Jessie and Mary | Death Certificates Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| REAVIS, Kenneth Loren | Nov. 20, 1046 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Sept. 11, 2021 At Home, Crane, Stone Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Loren and Thelma (McCullough) Reavis. He was a retired custom home builder. Married to Brenda. He was preceded in death by his parents; and five brothers, Bob, Jim, Bill, Ted and Butch Reavis. | Peterson Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| REAVIS, Larry Joe | Aug. 28, 1947 MO |
Oct. 30, 1970 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Robert Joseph Reavis and Patricia Doris Lasiter. Larry Joe Reavis, age 18, married Ellen Marie Hoffman, age 18, on June 23, 1966 in Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO. Patricia Reavis, mother of Larry Joe, gave consent. He was a switchman for the railroad. Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS resident. His wife was the informant on the death certificate. - Photo on Stone - Inscription: "Our Larry" | MO Marriage Records Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| REAVIS, Leonard Uell | Oct. 5, 1903 | Mar. 22, 1978 | SSW: Lyndel Amanda - Research Note: Research Note: Son of William O'Neal Reavis and Clara Rosa Evans. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| REAVIS, Loren Elmer "Buck" | Dec. 20, 1904 MO |
Nov. 23, 1970 At Home, Rural Crane, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Thelma Nadine - Inscription: "Married Oct. 2, 1927" - Research Note: Son of William O'Neal Reavis and Clara Rosa Evans. His wife was Thelma McCullah/McCullough and she was the informant on the death certificate. He was a carpenter. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| REAVIS, Lyndel Amanda (WILLIAMS) | July 8, 1906 | Mar. 4, 1976 | SSW: Leonard U. | Photo Diana Cope |
| REAVIS, Patricia Doris "Patsy" (LASITER) | Jan. 7, 1929 | Sept. 24, 2002 | SSW: Robert Joseph "Bob" - Inscription: "Married Dec. 21, 1946" - Research Note: Daughter of Harrison Columbus Lasiter and Cora A. LaFollett. Patricia Doris Lasiter, age 18, married Robert Joseph Reavis, age 20, on Dec. 21, 1946 in Carroll Co., AR. | Census AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| REAVIS, Rachal Jo | Mar. 2, 1979 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Jan. 13, 2023 Crane, Stone Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Gary "Butch" and Jerry Lynne (Bennett) Reavis. She was preceded in death by her parents. | Peterson Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| REAVIS, Robert Joseph "Bob" | May 3, 1929 | Feb. 10, 2017 Mercy Hosp., Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Patricia Doris "Patsy" - Inscription: "Married Dec. 21, 1946" - Research Note: Resident of Ozark Methodist Manor in Marionville, MO. Son of Loren Elmer Reavis and Thelma N. McCullough. Bob was known for his ability to play the steel guitar in the Reavis Brothers Band, along with six brothers. Bob and his brother Jerry built several homes and businesses throughout the Ozarks. Bob and Patsy owned and operated the Reavisville Market for several years while managing a mobile home park. | Census Peterson Funeral Chapel Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| REAVIS, Robert Lee | Jan. 27, 1932 Stone Co., MO |
Jan. 30, 1932 Stone Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Everett N. and Edna Reavis. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| REAVIS, Teddy R. | July 5, 1961 | July 5, 1961 | Inscription: "Our Baby - And The Angels Will Look Over Him" - Research Note: Son of Teddy Wade Reavis and Icy Jane Cook. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| REAVIS, Teddy Wade | June 3, 1938 | Sept. 1, 2003 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Icy Jane Cook - Research Note: Mr. Reavis was a retired business owner. Son of Loren Elmer Reavis and Thelma N. McCullouogh. - Back of Stone | Peterson Funeral Home Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| REAVIS, Thelma Nadine (McCULLOUGH) | Apr. 2, 1909 | June 6, 1974 | SSW: L. E. "Buck" - Inscription: "Married Oct. 2, 1927" | Photo Diana Cope |
| REAVIS, Viola May (BISBY) | Dec. 30, 1935 | No Date | SSW: James A. "Jim" -Inscription: "Married Oct. 2, 1955 - Research Note: Daughter of Leonard Homer Bisby and Edith Berry. - Back of Stone | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| REAVIS, William Franklin "Bill" | Apr. 11, 1936 | July 26, 1997 | SSW: Genevia - Research Note: Son of Loren Elmer Reavis and Thelma N. McCullough. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| REED, Clyda Martha (BENNETT) | July 17, 1909 Barry Co., MO |
June 13, 1987 Galena, Cherokee Co., KS |
Research Note: Galena, Kan. ? Clyda M. Reed, 77, was found dead at 8:30 a.m. at her home, 920 Main St., after an illness. The death was investigated by Dr. Richard Chubb, coroner, who could not be contacted Saturday. She lived in Galena since 1928, moving from Carthage, MO. Daughter of John Henry Bennett and Maude Jane Hilton. She owned and operated the Galena Produce and later owned and operated the Reeds Cafe. She last worked at the Reeds Cafe in 1973. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Galena, the Ruth Rebekah Lodge No. 243 of Galena and the Veteran of Foreign Wars Auxiliary No. 6503. She was vice president of the Galena Senior Citizens and a member of the Professional Business Club of Galena, the Planning and Zoning Committee of Galena and the Local Housing Authority. She served as chairman for several years of the local American Red Cross chapter, was a home service officer and was active in the bloodmobile. She served as Democratic committeewoman for the First Ward of Galena. - Her husband was Melvin Lewis Reed, divorced. | Derfelt Funeral Home Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| RENNER, Anita M. H. (HILTON) | June 4, 1909 | Dec. 30, 1983 | SSW: Roy Lee - Inscription: "Married Sept. 21, 1942" - Research Note: Daughter of Elmer Jesse Hilton and Frances Maud Smythe. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| RENNER, Roy Lee | Aug. 14, 1900 | Oct. 19, 1982 | SSW: Anita H. - Inscription: "Married Sept. 21, 1942" - Research Note: Roy Lee Renner first married Emma Slentz on Apr. 24, 1923 in Webster Co., MO. Son of John Franklin Renner and Sophia Keller. - Military Stone - Inscription: "US ARMY WORLD WAR II" | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| RICKMAN, Lonnie Duane | July 31,1943 Fresno, Fresno Co., CA |
Dec. 5, 1944 Fresno, Fresno Co., CA |
Inscription: "Our Beloved Child" - Research Note: Mother's maiden name was Starbuck. | CA Birth Index CA Death Index Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| RINKER, Henry B. | Mar. 13, 1918 | Aug. 6, 1974 | Inscription: "PFC US ARMY" | Photo Diana Cope |
| RINKER, Mary | July 1, 1896 | July 8, 1948 | Research Note: Daughter of Elisha Benton Rinker and Margaret Ellen Bowling. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| RINKER, Retta Martha (STEVISON) | Aug. 13, 1888 MO |
Aug. 3, 1971 Ford Rest Home, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Daughter of Martha (Downs) (Stevison) Ross and Thomas G. Stevison. Step-daughter of James S. Ross, her mother's second husband. Martha Retta Stevison married Edward A. Rinker on Jan. 9, 1906 in Stone Co., MO. Rural Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO resident. Rilla Easley of Rural Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | MO Marriage Records Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| RINKER, Sherman E. | Oct. 24, 1914 | Feb. 18, 1929 | SSW: George S. Stevison - Research Note: Sherman was the son of Retta Martha Stevison and Edward Rinker. George was a brother to Retta Martha (Stevison) Rinker. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| ROBBINS, Donald Ray | Feb. 19, 1931 Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 4, 1931 Pleasant Ridge Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Donald Ray Robbins' death certificate names Lenard Carl Robbins as his father and his mother as Bettie May Garner, born Lawrence Co., MO as his mother. Premature birth was given as the cause of death. Lenard C. Robbins, Jenkins, MO was the informant. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Diana Cope |
| ROBBINS, Mary Lerone | No Date | Nov. 25, 1924 | Research Note: Stone has one date, could be a birth date or an infant that was born and died the same day. | Photo Diana Cope |
| ROSS, Ada Maybell (SIKES) | July 23, 1898 Otto, MO |
Mar. 12, 1968 At Home, Sarcoxie, Jasper Co., MO |
Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: Daughter of Robert M. Sikes and Maggie Branham. Wife of Wiley C. Ross and he was the informant on the death certificate. | Census Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| ROSS, George Washington | Mar. 30, 1879 | Mar. 19, 1891 | Research Note: Broken Stone - Son of Lewis Ross and Nancy Young. - Computer Enhanced Photo - Computer Negative | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| ROSS, James Skinner | Oct. 5, 1843 Randolph Co., AR |
Oct. 30, 1906 Stone Co., MO |
Inscription: "Co A 2 MO L. A." - Research Note: Son of Nehemiah and Eliza Ross. Researchers say his first wife was Martha J. Lasiter. There is a Martha J. Ross, born 1845 and died 1939 buried at Osa Cemetery. Maybe divorced? Married Mary (Downs) Stevison, his second wife, on Apr. 4, 1895 in Cassville, Barry Co., MO. - Census very confusing. Mary Downs married Thomas G. Stevenson/Stevison on Nov. 13, 1887 in Barry Co., MO. James S. Ross, age 51, married Mary Stephen/Stevison, age 23, on Apr. 4, 1895 in Cassville, Barry Co., MO. - 1900 Census, Mountain, Barry, Missouri - gives James S. Ross, born Oct. 1843, age 56, born AR, married 12 years to Martha J. Ross, born Nov. 1844 IL, mother of 5 children, 5 living; Pona E., son, born Jan. 1896 MO, age 4; Wiley C., son, born Nov. 1897 MO, age 3; Joel A., son, born Oct. 1898 MO, age 1; Martha A. Stevison, stepdaughter, born Aug. 1888 MO, age 11; George S., stepson, born Aug. 1889 MO, age 10. - James married Mary, born 1871 according to her stone and marriage record, in 1895. - 1910 Census, Crane Creek, Barry, Missouri - Mary Ross, age 38, widowed, mother of 9 children, 8 living, born IL; Wiley C., son, age 13; Jewell/Joel, age 11, son; Arvil Patrick, age 9, son; Orbie R., age 7, son; William Timothy, age 6, son. - Civil War Pension Records give James S. Ross filed for pension on Apr. 22, 1890. Minor Melvin Ross (Gdn.) filed on Nov. 19, 1906. Martha J. Lee filed as widow on Apr. 5, 1907. Mary Ross, widow, contest. (contested?) on Sept. 22, 1916. - Cassville Republican, Nov. 3, 1906 - Scholten News: Uncle Jim Ross died. His funeral was preached at his home after which the remains were laid to rest in the Mars Hill Cemetery. - Computer Enhanced Negative | Online Obit MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| ROSS, Mary (DOWNS) (STEVISON) | Nov. 5, 1871 Benton Co. IL |
May 6, 1958 Jenkins, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Wife of J. S. Ross" - Research Note: Her first husband was Thomas G. Stevison. Second husband was James S. Ross. Daughter of William Carroll Downs and Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Watkins. Pona Ross (son) of Jenkins, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Mary Downs married Thomas G. Stevenson/Stevison on Nov. 13, 1887 in Barry Co., MO. James S. Ross, age 51, married Mary Stephen/Stevison, age 23, on Apr. 4, 1895 in Cassville, Barry Co., MO. | Death Certificate Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| ROSS, Wiley, Rev. | Mar. 19, 1897 | Aug. 13, 1978 | Inscription: "Rest in Peace" - Research Note: Son of James Skinner Ross and Mary Downs. His wife was Ada Sikes. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Diana Cope |
| RUSH, Cassander | Mar. 8, 1833 | Mar. 17, 1901 | No Data | Photo Diana Cope |
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