Mikeman Cemetery, Barry Co., MO
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
| APPLEGATE, Steve Wae | Dec. 5, 1953 Claremore, Rogers Co., OK |
Aug. 20, 2007 Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Steve Wae Applegate, age 53, of Shell Knob, passed away Monday, Aug. 20, 2007, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born Dec. 5, 1953, in Claremore, Okla., and was a son of Billy Wae and Lillian Josephine (Carter) Applegate. On Aug. 9, 1990, in Canton, Ga., he was united in marriage to Susan Lea Rosander. He received his education in Modesto, Calif. He worked most of his life as a cabinet maker in Alpharetta, Ga., and was also an ordained minister, serving as a youth pastor and in prison ministries. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, in the First Baptist Church, Shell Knob, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home, Shell Knob. Rev. Bob Gaddis will conduct the service. Burial will be at Mikeman Cemetery, Shell Knob. | Cassville Democrat Donna Cooper Photo Jay Trace |
| BRANTLEY, Anna May (COOPER) | Apr. 11, 1881 Bates Co., MO |
Feb. 17, 1934 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Wife of Charles Brantley. Daughter of A. F. Cooper born IN and mother's maiden name was Bell, born Versailles, MO. Mrs. Jim Holman of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. May Cooper, age 18, married Charles S. Brantley, age 23, on Dec. 30, 1900 in Barry Co., MO. - Daughter of Abraham Fletcher Cooper and Lucinda Margaret Bell. February 1, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Shell Knob News: Shell Knob News: Charles Brantley of Chelsea, Okla., has moved back to old Barry County. | Mom's Attendance At Funeral cjbowles Family History B. L. Winegar Death Certificate MO Marriage Records Online Newspapers Census Phyllis Long Photo Jack Fly |
| COOPER, Drucilla "Drucie" (BRANTLEY) | Jan. 1872 | Abt. 1919 | Research Note: Stone matches the one for Emp Cooper, probably her husband. Daughter of John B. Brantley and Hannah C. Baze. Drucilla Brantley, age 24, married Alexander Emberson Cooper, age 24, on Feb. 20, 1896 in Barry Co., MO. - August 14, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Shell Knob News: Drucie Cooper and her brother, Charley Brantley have gone to Oklahoma to see their brother, Lee. | Census MO Marriage Records Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jack Fly |
| COOPER, Elizabeth "Betsy" A. | July 5, 1829 KY |
Dec. 28, 1909 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: W. H. - Research Note: Cassville Republican, January 13, 1910 - Died at her home near Shell Knob, Mo., Dec. 28, 1909, Elizabeth A. Cooper, aged 80 years, 4 months, 23 days. Eleven months ago the father was taken away and now dear mother sleeps near his side. Our mother was born in the state of Kentucky, July 5, 1829, was converted when young, and joined the Missionary Baptist Church and was a beloved member to the day of her death. Her body was laid beside her companion and husband, William H. Cooper, in the Missionary Baptist Cemetery one half mile west to Shell Knob where they will await the call which we will all hear and obey. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Ed Chappell of Mano on Sunday, Jan 2. The service included both father and mother, Text, Revelations 14:13 "And I heard a voice from Heaven saying unto me, write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth yes, said the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them." Our loving father and mother leave ten of us children living, and while we feel our earthly loss we rest assured of Heaven's gain, and we can not do anything that would show our love for them better than try to serve the God that spared their lives so long on this earth, the God they served and our God. May it be the will of that loving God to bless us and may we be an unbroken family around His throne. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who aided us during the illness and death of our father and mother. Children. - Another Photo | Online Obit Note Darla Marbut Photo Jack Fly |
| COOPER, Elmo | Mar. 8, 1912 | Mar. 6, 1917 | Inscription: "Son of W. M. and F. D." - Research Note: Son of William "Matt" Cooper and Flossie D. Snider. - Cassville Republican, March 15, 1917 - Rock Creek: Rev. F. M. Smallwood was called to Shell Knob last Thursday to conduct the funeral service of the little four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Cooper. Geo. Smith and family and Mrs. James Holman and children attended the funeral of their little nephew, Elmo Cooper, at Shell Knob last Thursday. -At Rest: Little Elmo, son of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Cooper of Shell Knob, died Tuesday March 6th, of membranous croup. He was 4 years, 11 months and 28 days old. He was sick but a short time and has instant death brought deep grief to his parents and near relatives. He was a bright and loving disposition and we feel that our loss is Heaven's gain. | Online Obit Phyllis Long Photo Jack Fly |
| COOPER, Alexander Emberson "Emp" | 1871 Kansas City,Wyandotte Co., KS |
Aft. 1930 | Research Note: Matches the stone for Drucilla Cooper, his wife. Son of William Henry Cooper and Elizabeth Ann Hiatt. - 1930 Census, Shell Knob, Barry, Missouri - A. Emberson Cooper, head, widowed, married at age 24, born KS, parents born IN; Lucy Cooper, sister-in-law, age 70, widowed, married at age 19, born MO, father born KY, mother VA; Meredith L. Epperly, grandson, age 9, born CO, parents born MO. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jack Fly |
| COOPER, Flora Pearl (MIKEMAN) | Aug. 1, 1898 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Apr. 1, 1927 | SSW: Perry John - Research Note: Daughter of Harmon and Della (Reser/Reiser) Mikeman. - Cassville Republican, Sept. 11, 1919 - Licenses To Wed: Perry Cooper, Shell Knob and Pearl Mikeman, Shell Knob. - Another Photo | Family History B. L. Winegar Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photos Jack Fly |
| COOPER, Flossie Dale (SNIDER) | Mar. 17, 1889 | Apr. 26, 1952 | Research Note: Daughter of Ulysses S. Grant Snider and Louisa Elizabeth Periman. Flossie Snyder married William "Matt" Cooper on Apr. 18, 1909 in Stone Co., MO. Matt was the son of Abraham and Lucinda Cooper. Born in Kansas. | MO Marriage Records Census Phyllis Long Photo Jack Fly |
| COOPER, Noel S. | Oct. 13, 1928 | Apr. 16, 1930 | Research Note: Son of Estle Frank Cooper and Irene Mikeman, both buried at Pilot Butte Cemetery, Bend, Deschutes Co., OR. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jack Fly |
| COOPER, Perry John | Apr. 21, 1898 | Aug. 27, 1921 | SSW: Flora Pearl - Research Note: His wife was Flora Pearl Mikeman, a daughter of Harmon and Della Mikeman. - Son of William Cornelius Cooper and Lucinda Epperly. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, January 30, 1919 - Perry Cooper who has been sick at Coffeyville, Kan., has returned home. - Cassville Republican, Nov. 13, 1919 - Perry Cooper of Coffeyville, Kan., arrived Tuesday and went to Shell Knob to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Cooper. - Cassville Republican, Nov. 20, 1919 - Shell Knob: Perry Cooper and wife of Oilton, Okla., are visiting homefolks. - Another Photo | Online Obit Family History B. L. Winegar Online Newspapers Census Phyllis Long Photos Jack Fly |
| COOPER, Wanda | Oct. 13, 1913 | Oct. 15, 1918 | Inscription: "Dau. of W. M. and F. D." - Research Note: Daughter of William "Matt" Cooper and Flossie D. Snider. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Jack Fly |
| COOPER, Wendell Ray | Jan. 22, 1943 Crescent, Klamath Co., OR |
Sept. 7, 2006 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: Wendell Ray Cooper, age 63, of Aurora, passed away Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006, in his home. He was born Jan. 22, 1943, in Crescent, Ore., and was a son of Estel and Irene (Mikeman) Cooper, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by five brothers. He resided in Orlando, Fla., before moving to Missouri seven years ago. He had been employed at a furniture factory and built home for several years. Memorial services will be held at a later date. His body has been cremated under direction of Fohn Funeral Home, Cassville - Marla's Note: Noel was Wendell Cooper's brother, and a son of Irene (Mikeman) and Estel Cooper. | Cassville Democrat Donna Cooper Note Marla Wynn Photo Jay Trace |
| COOPER, William H. | Oct. 14, 1826 KY |
Jan. 28, 1909 MO |
SSW: Betsy A. - Research Note: 1900 Census, Shell Knob, Barry, Missouri - William Cooper, head, born Oct. 1826 KY, age 73, married 53 years, father born KY, mother VA, farmer; Betsy A., wife, born July 1826 KY (her stone has 1829), married 53 years, mother of 11 children, 10 living, father born TN, mother KY; Lilly, daughter, born Apr. 1868 KS, age 32, single. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photos Jack Fly |
| FINNEY, Michael E. | Jan. 10, 1952 Larned, KS |
May 4, 2016 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of George W. and Mattie Helen Finney. His wife was Julie Howard married Dec. 12, 2005. Preceding him in death were his father, one sister and a step son Mitchell Arp. Mike graduated high school in Kansas City, Kansas. Thirteen years ago he and Julie moved to Shell Knob, to make their home. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| HARTSELL, Agatha May "Sadie" | Mar. 4, 1919 | Mar. 28, 2001 | Inscription: "Beloved Wife and Mother" - Research Note: Wife of John Van Hartsell. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jack Fly |
| HARTSELL, John Van | 1917 | 1982 | Inscription: "F1 US NAVY WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: 1925 Census, Independence, Montgomery Co., KS - apparently in an orphanage: Van Hartsell, age 8; with him is Harman Hartsell, age 11. - 1930 Census, Independence, Montgomery, Kansas - Door of Hope Orphanage - Van Hartsell, inmate, age 12, born OH; Harman Hartsell is not listed. - 1940 Census, Houston, Harris, Texas - Van Hartsell head, age 22, born IN, living in Barnsdall, OK in 1935; Agatha, wife, age 21, born KS, living in Wilson Co., KS in 1935; Johnnie Lee, son, age 6 months, born TX. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Jack Fly |
| HARTSELL, Jonny Lee | Oct. 25, 1939 | Oct. 10, 2002 Red Rose Inn, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Jonny Lee Hartsell, age 69, of Cassville, died October 10, 2002 at Red Rose Inn in Cassville. Son of John Van and Agatha Hartsell. He was a forklift driver. The body has been cremated under the direction of Williamson Funeral Home of Cassville. Burial will be at a later date at Mikeman Cemetery in Shell Knob. | Monett Times Oct. 18, 2002 Mary Homesley Obit Donna Cooper Census Phyllis Long Photo Jack Fly |
| MADEWELL | No Date |
No Date Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: May be the unmarried sister-in-law of Samuel Ledgerwood, wife: Nannie, Painter Cem.; her sister is buried next to her in Mikeman Cem. Little is known of these sisters; they lived in Shell Knob, were friends of Della Ann Mikeman and requested burial in the Mikeman Cem. - Madewell Markers | Headstone Family History B. L. Winegar Photos Jack Fly |
| MADEWELL | No Date | No Date Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: 2nd of two unmarried sisters, possibly sisters-in-law of Samuel Ledgerwood, (Wife: Nannie, Painter Cem.); her sister is buried next to her in Mikeman Cemetery. Little is known of these sisters; they lived in Shell Knob, were friends of Della Ann Mikeman and requested burial in the Mikeman Cemetery. - Madewell Markers | Headstone Family History B. L. Winegar Photos Jack Fly |
| MIKEMAN, Allie Pearl (PLUMMER) | Nov. 20, 1890 CA |
Aug. 13, 1968 Josephine, Josephine Co., OR |
SSW: William B. - Research Note: Wife of William B. Mikeman. She died while visiting relatives in Oregon and is NOT buried in Mikeman Cemetery as indicated on headstone. - Daughter of Lafayette Ferdinand Plummer and Sarah Elizabeth Periman. Allie Plummer married W. B. Mikeman on Feb. 20, 1910 in Barry Co., MO. - February 24, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Shell Knob News: Willie Mikeman and Allie Plummer were married Sunday at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Plummer. Melvin W. Coons tied the Gordon knot. - January 31, 1918, Cassville Republican - Shell Knob: Wm. Pearl has sold his farm conditionally to Mrs. Allie Mikeman, widow of Wm. Mikeman. - Another Photo | Family History B. L. Winegar Online Newspapers Census OR Death Index MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photos Jack Fly |
| MIKEMAN, Della Ann (RESER) | Mar. 11, 1867 So. Bend, St. Joseph Co., IN |
May 6, 1944 Wewoka, Seminole Co., OK |
SSW: Herman H. - Research Note: Husband: Harmon (Herman) Mikeman; Dau. of Frank and Elizabeth Reser (Reaser) of Neosho, MO. - Another Photo - Photo of Della and daughters | Family History B. L. Winegar Photos Jack Fly |
| MIKEMAN, Harvey Estes | July 17, 1908 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
July 28, 1908 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Son of H. H. and D. A." - Research Note: Youngest son of Harmon and Della Mikeman; died in infancy. - Another Photo | Family History B. L. Winegar Photos Jack Fly |
| MIKEMAN, Herman H. "Harmon" | Apr. 15, 1853 St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO |
May 27, 1932 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Della Ann - Research Note: Buried with wife, Della Ann (Reser); cemetery originally owned by Harmon Mikeman, later deeded to Shell Knob Baptist Church for communal burial ground. - E. H. Mikeman of Oilton, OK was the informant on the death certificate. - Son of Harmon and Catherine Mikeman. - Another Photo | Family History B. L. Winegar Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photos Jack Fly |
| MIKEMAN, Ida May | July 8, 1899 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 29, 1912 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was a daughter of Harmon and Della Mikeman; died of tuberculosis at age 20. - Phyllis' Note: Death certificate has birth date of May 20, 1892, online listing has July 8, 1899, tombstone has July 8, 1892. Death Certificate has death date of Mar. 30, 1912. Age 20 years, 1 month, 20 days. She was a daughter of Harmon Mikeman and Dellie Reicer/Reser, both born MO. - Another Photo | Family History B. L. Winegar Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Jack Fly Photo Jay Trace |
| MIKEMAN, William Bennett | Feb. 12, 1888 Neosho, Newton Co., MO |
June 18, 1917 White River Twp., Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Allie P. - Research Note: Son of Harmon and Della Mikeman; married Allie Pearl Plummer, 2-20-1910. Donna Cooper's Note: His death certificate reads that his death was caused from a gun shot wound by his own hand, suicide. His father was given as Herman Mikeman, born MO, and his mother as Delta Reicer, born IN. - September 18, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Shell Knob News: The sale at Willie Mikeman's was well attended and the stock brought a good price. - September 18, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Shell Knob News: We understand that Willie Mikeman has bought a river farm of W. P. Brazle north of Viola. - June 23, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Local And Personal: Sam Ledgerwood and W. A. Pearl of Shell Knob, were in this city, Thursday, Sam said he believed that the death of Willie Mikeman was an accident and not suicide. - June 23, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Wm. Mikeman Commits Suicide While Wife Cooks Dinner - Young White River Farmer Shoots Self in Right Side With a 40 Stephens Rifle - Dies Instantly: The unwelcome news of the suicide of Willie B. Mikeman at his home Monday noon in White River township, 3 3/4 miles southeast of Shell Knob, by shooting himself with a 40 Stephens rifle, was brought to this city early Tuesday morning by Elmer Mikeman, a brother of the deceased. That noon he came in from his work on the farm and took his team to the barn and left without feeding them, going to the residence and accrued his Stephens rifle and on doing asked by his wife, what he was going to do with the gun, said he was going to shoot a hawk. He went out on the porch where his little children were playing and placed the muzzle of the gun at his lower right side and pushed the trigger with a stick that he had prepared with a notch in it, and went his soul into eternity. The bullet ranged upward to the left shoulder, causing instant death. Mrs. Mikeman ran to her husband, as well as his brother, Elmer who was at the barn, but there was nothing that could be done. Neighbors were notified and came to the assistance the bereaved family and gave them all the comfort possible in this their great bereavement. Willie Mikeman, as he was familiarly called by those who were best acquainted with him stood high in the estimation of the people of that portion of Barry County. He was temperate every way a God fearing man and a member of the Baptist Church. He was a very sensitive man and if he owned a man anything and could not pay it, it cowed him and he did not want to see the man owed. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Mikeman, respected citizens of the section of the county and was 29 years of age. He married a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lafe Plummer of that section, who with five little children survive their father, as well as two brothers and three sisters. His brother who was in this city early Tuesday morning said that the most probable cause for the rash act of his brother was an account of his financial condition, as he was considerably involved. He did not register under the draft law in June and rumors assign that as the probable cause. His folk attempted to persuade him, but he refused. Someone remarked to him that the authorities would come and get him and replied "let them come and get me." He was probably contemplating suicide at that time and for sometime before. He was a baseball player and was a member of the Shell Knob team and was a very successful batter. He was a fine specimen of a manhood. A few years ago while cutting a tree down the tree in some way fell on him and badly crushed his jaw bone, knocking out some of his teeth. This might have affected him in some way. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Shell Knob Baptist Church by Rev. Virgil Kimbel, after which the remains were interred in the cemetery near that place. - June 30, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Not Suicide: H. H. Mikeman of near Shell Knob, was in this city on the 22nd and expressed himself as being almost certain that his son Willie Mikeman did not commit suicide on the 18th by shooting himself, because he said that there was no excuse for it. That his financial affairs were in fairly good condition, his domestic affairs were of the happiest, that his health was of the best that he had more friends in that section than nearly anybody. The Stephens rifle that killed him was a short barreled gun and Mr. Mikeman does not believe that a stick was ever needed to touch the trigger to cause the gun to explode, as he could have pushed the trigger with this fingers. It is a very lamentable and sad affair for a young man that is said to have possess s many valuable traits of genuine manhood, to go to an untimely death. How it was done and way will never be known and no one saw the act that can tell how it occurred. His friends in that section cannot conceive of a single motive, as to why he would have done this act. - Another Photo | Family History B. L. Winegar Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Photo Jack Fly |
| PENDLETON, Vonda Christine (COWLES) (STRAHAN) | Sept. 15, 1962 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 24, 2019 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Johnny and Captola (Burbridge) Cowles. Christine graduated from Cassville HS and spent her entire life in Cassville. Christine had a kind heart full of thankfulness and love. She had an unwavering faith in God and talked about how God was in control of everything, how beautiful heaven would be and was free to give a "THANK YOU JESUS." One of her favorite things to tell you was that when you see a frog you should remember that the letters stand for Forever Rely on God. Christine would leave you with a smile and a laugh almost every time. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| RIGG, Melvin Carl | Sept. 24, 1945 Near Mt. Sterling, IL |
Jan. 22, 2004 St. John's Health Center, Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of David Otis and Violet Marie Rigg. - Donna's Note: Melvin C. Rigg, age 58, of Shell Knob, died January 22, 2004, at St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield. He was born September 24, 1945, near Mt. Sterling, Illinois, and was a son of David Otis and Violet Marie (Clapp) Rigg. He was a farmer in Franklin, Illinois, and retired to Shell Knob in 1999. He was a member of Illinois Masonic Lodge 616 and the Baptist Church in Viola where he and his wife Alice attended. He was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. | Monett Times Obit Jan. 26, 2004 Mary Homesley Obit Donna Cooper Photo Jack Fly |
| ROGERS, Franklin Monroe | 1846 Madison Co., AR |
Mar. 12, 1927 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Arkansas, PVT, CO G 1 REGT ARK CAV Civil War and Spanish American War" - Research Note: Parents not named on the death certificate. Date of birth unknown but 81 years old. Says he was born in MO. His wife, Linda L. Rogers, was the informant. Cause of death was influenza. - Son of James Vance and Betsey (Birkes) Rogers. He was in Company B, 4 Texas Infantry, Spanish American War. Franklin Rogers first married Jane Terry in 1868 AR. He second married Laura Porter. Third married Linda Boston. - Cassville Republican, July 31, 1919 - Licenses To Wed: F. M. Rogers, Shell Knob and Linda Boston, 39, Shell Knob. - Civil War Record | Family History B. L. Winegar Death Certificate Military Record Census Phyllis Long Photo Jack Fly |
| THRELFALL, Gertrude "Ann" | July 25, 1948 Oronogo, Jasper Co., MO |
June 8, 2014 Red Rose Health and Rehab., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Obit does not name her parents. On August 1, 1977, in Miami, Oklahoma, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Edward Threlfall. Preceding her in death were her parents, three sisters and one brother. Linda graduated from high school in Pittsburg, Kansas. She and her husband managed apartments in California, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Jackson, Mississippi. Three years ago they moved from Mindenmines, Missouri to Shell Knob to make their home. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
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| WILLIAMS, Betty Jean (ELLIS) | July 21, 1930 Pritchett, CO |
Oct. 17, 2016 Circle of Life, Bentonville, AR |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Hosea and Ethel (Riddle) Ellis. In 1952 in Garfield, Arkansas she was united in marriage to Harold Ray Williams who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her parents and one sister, Clara Ellen. Betty graduated high school in Canon, Colorado. She grew up riding horses at a young age and continued her love of horses and riding until she was seventy eight years old. She loved the outdoors and always had a beautiful flower garden. Her church was very important to her serving in the card ministry, working wherever she was needed and especially "Operation Christmas Child". She was known as the "Bread Lady" keeping neighbors, church dinners, and friends well supplied with hot rolls, sweet rolls or fresh homemade bread. She spent most of her life as a homemaker but for eleven years she enjoyed working at Walmart. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
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