Roller Cemetery, McDonald Co., MO
Near the Barry County Line

Name Born Died Research Notes & Inscriptions Researcher or Resource
PATTERSON, Charles S. Mar. 18, 1847
TN
Mar. 5, 1926
Center Twp.,
McDonald Co., MO
Research Note: Husband of Elizabeth (Martin) Patterson. Son of John H. Patterson and Susan Stinson. J. P. Patterson of Powell, McDonald Co., MO was the informant on the death certificate. - October 2, 1913, Cassville Republican - Rocky Comfort News: Charles Patterson and wife of Powell were visiting J. R. Patterson and family Saturday night. Mr. Patterson and wife left Sunday morning for Rich Hill to visit their daughter, Mrs. W. G. Thornton. Headstone
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Death Certificate
Online Newspapers
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PATTERSON, Clarice O. (HALL) Dec. 2, 1907
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Jan. 11, 2005
Lowell,
Cherokee Co., KS
SSW: Ellis - Research Note: The Morning News, Springdale, AR, January 13, 2005 - GALENA, Kan. - Clarice O. Patterson, 97, of Galena died Jan. 11, 2005, at Quaker Hill Manor in Lowell, KS. She was born Dec. 2, 1907, in Washburn, MO, to James and Missouri Ann (Woodard) Hall. She moved to Galena 20 years ago from Jacket, MO. She was a Baptist and enjoyed crocheting, quilting and needlework. Her husband, Ellis Patterson, preceded her in death on Jan. 30, 1961. Survivors include one daughter, one sister, and one granddaughter. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Roller Cemetery, on Highway 90, in Missouri. Headstone
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The Morning News
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PATTERSON, Clinton R. Mar. 5, 1896 Sept. 9, 1896 Inscription: "Son of J. R. and M. J." - Research Note: Son of John R. Patterson and Marie Josephine Lawson. Grandson of George and Nancy Lawson. Headstone
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Mother's Obit
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PATTERSON, Elda Jewell (McELHANNON) Dec. 6, 1937
Okmulgee, OK
Jan. 25, 2020
Circle of Life Hospice,
Bentonville, AR
Research Note: She was the daughter of Mark and Lula Mae (Craig) McElhannon. On September 21, 1958 she was united in marriage to Preston Patterson. Preceding her in death were her parents; one daughter, Louise DeWitt; two grandsons, James and Mark DeWitt; one great granddaughter, Jayci Shrum; six brothers and two sisters. Jewell grew up and received her education in Oklahoma and then attended beauty school. For eight years she resided in Hobbs, New Mexico and in 1973 moved to Missouri to make her home. Fohn Funeral Home
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PATTERSON, Elizabeth (MARTIN) June 17, 1854
AR
May 21, 1928
MO
Research Note: Wife of Charles S. Patterson. Daughter of Paschal Martin and Nancy Cope. Headstone
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PATTERSON, Ellis Nov. 1, 1905
MO
Jan. 30, 1962
MO
SSW: Clarice - Research Note: Husband of Clarice O. Hall. Son of Leonard H. and Izula Patterson. In the 1930 Census with wife Clarice and son Dwayne. Headstone
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PATTERSON, Esther A. (BOLES) Sept. 15, 1911 Sept. 4, 1992 SSW: Granville A."Pete" - Research Note: Daughter of Thomas Lee Boles and Cerena Adeline Snowden. Pete Patterson married Esther Boles on July 4, 1932 in Pineville, McDonald Co., MO. Headstone
Donna Cooper
Headstone
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MO Marriage Records
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PATTERSON, Granville A. "Pete" Jan. 20, 1904
Powell,
McDonald Co., MO
Mar. 6, 1963
MO State Hosp.,
Mt Vernon,
Lawrence Co., MO
SSW: Esther A. - Research Note: Son of John Pascal Patterson and Iva Myrtle Woodard. Usual residence was Powell, McDonald Co., MO. Headstone
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PATTERSON, Hattie Belle (BRANCH) 1907 1988 SSW: Perry A. - Research Note: Daughter of Oscar Branch and Alma Coleman. - 1920 Census Texas, Dawson, Justice Precinct 3, District 50, Page 9 - Living with her parents J. and Alma Branch as Hattie Belle Branch born TX, age 11 - Obit for Hattie's brother: Lubbock Morning Avalanche, January 28, 1928 - Dugan F. Branch, Lubbock Youth, Is Killed By Train - Sixteen-Year-Old Lad Slips from Freight to be Crushed Under Wheels At Colorado City. - Formerly Worked at Avalanche-Journal. Funeral Arrangements Are Incomplete; Has Brother and Sister Residing In Lubbock. - Slipping from the side of a moving freight train, which spectators said he was attempting to board on the outskirts of Colorado, Texas, yesterday morning, Dugan F. Branch, 16, of Lubbock, fell to his death beneath the grinding wheels of the train, according to a message received by the Avalanche late yesterday. The youth had been in Lubbock for about two years, although is father resides in Amarillo. Until a few weeks ago he had been employed in the stereotyping department of the Avalanche-Journal composing room. Left Last Tuesday - Young Branch, with Wendell Thompson, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Thompson of 1917 Seventh street, left Lubbock last Tuesday morning, presumably to work their way to the oil fields around Odessa and Midland. No word was received from them until the news came of Young Branch's death yesterday. Reports from Colorado were that the accident occurred on the eastern side of town about 10:30 yesterday morning. Dugan was attempting to board the freight train and in some manner slipped, falling beneath the wheels. The body was crushed, according to information from the Jones-Russell Undertaking firm at Colorado. No word had been received late last night from young Thompson, and his parents were making an effort to locate him. At Colorado it was said that young Thompson left soon after the accident. Parents Here - Oscar Branch of Amarillo, father of the boy who was killed, arrived in Lubbock late last night. Mrs. Branch, the mother, was already in Lubbock, and was staying with a daughter, Mrs. Perry Patterson of Lubbock. Funeral arrangements had not been completed at a late hour last night. It was expected that the body would arrive today from Colorado. Surviving, in addition to the parents of young Branch, are four brothers, Otis Branch of Lubbock; Ulphin, Listen and Wallace, of Amarillo; and three sisters, Mrs. Perry Patterson of Lubbock, and Misses Jewell and Aletha of Amarillo. Headstone
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PATTERSON, Norma D. (DALTON) Aug. 3, 1929
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Sept. 7, 2018
At Home, Washburn
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Perry A. - Research Note: Daughter of Bent and Lona (Day) Dalton. On August 25, 1948 in Cassville, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Perry Patterson, Jr., who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her parents; one daughter, Vickie Howell; two brothers, Vern Dalton and Warren Dalton; a sister, Verbal Pendergraft; one grandson and special friend Bill Long. Norma grew up and graduated from high school at Washburn. She was employed at Frank and Lou Armstrong Grocery Store, Red Hayes Grocery Store, Johnnie Saunders Grocery Store, and Ramey Grocery Store. She also drove a school bus and raised cattle. She was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. Headstone
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PATTERSON, Paschell Andrew Dec. 15, 1930
Grady,
Curry Co., NM
Sept. 11, 2001
Little Rock,
Pulaski Co., AR
Research Note: Paschell was the son of Perry Alfred Patterson Sr. and Hattie Bell (Branch) Patterson. He was the brother of Betty Sue, Preston, and Perry Jr. His parents and his brother Perry preceded him in death. He loved horses and reading and was a farmer for most of his life. He also was a deputy sheriff for Barry County Missouri, and rode in the mounted sheriff's posse. He was well liked and a good man. Paschell died on the morning of the 9/11 attacks. He had been sick for a long time, and had passed away before the attacks happened. He suffered through a devastating cancer death and was brave throughout. He was loved by his children and is missed everyday. Monett Times
Sept. 13, 2001
Mary Homesley
Niece
Beth Roller
PATTERSON, Perry Alfred, Jr. Feb. 4, 1928
TX
July 28, 1970
Rural Washburn,
McDonald Co., MO
SSW: Norma - Research Note: Son of Perry Alfred Patterson, Sr. and Hattie Belle Branch. His wife was Norma Darlene Dalton and she was the informant on the death certificate. Lean Anne Patterson's notes: Uncle Perry worked away from home a lot. He worked on the pipeline in Alaska, and was there during the great earthquake in 1964. Uncle Perry died at age 42 of lung cancer, at home with his family in McDonald County Missouri. Uncle Perry was my father's older brother. Headstone
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PATTERSON, Perry Alfred, Sr. Sept. 30, 1906
Oklahoma Indian Territory
May 29, 1999
Rogers,
Benton Co., AR
SSW: Hattie Belle - Research Note: He was the son of Wesley Alexander and Sarah Ann (Brock) Patterson. He had been employed with the Army Corps of Engineers in New Mexico, and later was a farmer, custom hay baler, and carpenter. He married Hattie Belle Branch on May 23, 1926, in Lubbock, Texas, and she preceded him in death June 18, 1988. He was preceded in death by one son, Perry Patterson Jr.; one grandchild and three great grandchildren. Headstone
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PATTERSON, Ralph Dwayne Sept. 22, 1927 Jan. 21, 1998 Research Note: Entered at findagrave.com by Joan Viney. - PFC US ARMY KOREA - Son of Ellis Patterson and Clarice O. Hall. His wife was Wanda Lee Riggs. findagrave.com
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PATTON, Elizabeth (KENDRICK) (MOORE) 1819 1905 Inscription: "Mother of Rev. W. F. Moore" - Research Note: Agnes Lawson's Note: First husband was Thomas Moore born 1823 Giles Co., TN, died June 10, 1863. He was a Captain in the Confederate Army and died at Fort Smith, AR of small pox. Second husband was William Dixon Patton. "The Old Horse" on Indian Roll #32 is Elizabeth's mother. Elizabeth Kendrick was a full blooded Indian from SC. - Wanda Patterson's Note: She was the widow of Thomas Moore. Her son, William F. Moore, married Elizabeth Patton, daughter of Robert Wyatt Patton. Her first husband, Thomas Moore, was the son of Asa Moore and Rebecca Moore of Giles County, TN. Headstone
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Agnes Lawson
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Wanda Patterson
PENDERGRAFT, Bessie Cordelia Apr. 19, 1907
MO
Jan. 13, 1909
MO
Research Note: Daughter of John Lemmon Pendergraft and Minnie Ellen Laughlin. Headstone
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Family Records
Geraldine Pendergraft
PENDERGRAFT, Charlotte July 17, 1871
McDonald Co., MO
July 31, 1871
McDonald Co., MO
Research Note: Daughter of John Jefferson and Mary (Schell) Pendergraft. - Donna transcribed stone as reading: D: July 31, 1879 Age 14d - Daughter of J. J. and M. Headstone
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PENDERGRAFT, Cleo Belle (STEPHENS) May 3, 1905
MO
Oct. 27, 1995
MO
SSW: Bill - Research Note: Wife of Clovis "Bill" Herbert Pendergraft, divorced. He died Feb. 21, 1960. Daughter of George Stephens and Laura Mahurin. - Cleo Stephens, age 21, first married Herbert Pendergraft on Jan. 6, 1925 in McDonald Co., MO. At age 50, Cleo married John L. Fluty, age 67 in Pineville, McDonald Co., MO. Headstone
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Family Records
Geraldine Pendergraft
MO Marriage Records
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PENDERGRAFT, Clovis Herbert "Bill" July 30, 1903
McDonald Co., MO
Feb. 21, 1960
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Cleo - Research Note: His wife was Cleo Stephens. They were divorced. Son of John Lemmon Pendergraft and Minnie Ellen Laughlin. Onza Stephens of Washburn, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Headstone
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Family Records
Geraldine Pendergraft
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PENDERGRAFT, Cora Ester Sept. 2, 1893 Aug. 15, 1894 Research Note: Daughter of John Lemmon Pendergraft and Minnie Ellen Laughlin. Headstone
Patricia Scott
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Family Records
Geraldine Pendergraft
PENDERGRAFT, Ellen Margaret (ROSE) Mar. 3, 1832
Sangamon Co., IL
May 17, 1879
McDonald Co., MO
Research Note: First wife of Wesley Powell Pendergraft, daughter of John and Rhoda (Strain) Rose. - Donna transcribed stone as reading: D: May 17, 1879 - Age 47y 2m 16d - 1860 Census, MISSOURI, MCDONALD, MOUNTAIN TWP - Series: M653 Roll: 633 Page: 44 - Post Office, Shells Mills - Wesley Pendergraft, age 32, farmer, personal estate value $800, born NC; Ellen, age 29, born ILL; John, age 12, born MO; Martha, age 11, born MO; Thomas, age 9, born MO; Rhody L., age 7, born MO; Moses, age 5, born MO. Headstone
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PENDERGRAFT, Estel Monroe June 22, 1895
MO
Oct. 1, 1897
MO
Research Note: Son of John Lemmon Pendergraft and Minnie Ellen Laughlin. Headstone
Patricia Scott
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Donna Cooper
Family Records
Geraldine Pendergraft
PENDERGRAFT, Geraldine Oct. 25, 1933
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
No Date SSW: Harvey Dean - Research Note: Daughter of Marvin "Ross" Wade and Edith Banks. Family History
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PENDERGRAFT, Harvey Dean May 12, 1933
Rural Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
April 30, 2010
At Home,
Rural Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Son of Clovis "Bill" and Cleo (Stephens) Pendergraft. On August 15, 1952, in Bentonville, Arkansas, he was united in marriage to Geraldine Wade. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Glen. Harvey lived most of his life west of Washburn, where he operated a dozing business, making many life-long friends. He also had a dairy and broiler farm. He was a United States Army Veteran. - Harvey laid down for a nap and peacefully passed away in his sleep. Fohn Funeral Home
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PENDERGRAFT, John Jefferson July 31, 1847
Barry Co., MO
Feb. 23, 1907
McDonald Co., MO
Research Note: Husband of Mary Schell. Son of Wesley Powell Pendergraft and Ellen Margaret Rose. John J. Pendergrass/Pendergraft, age 19, married Mary Schell, age 16, on Mar. 21, 1867 in McDonald Co., MO. - May 25, 1907, Cassville Democrat - Probate Court Proceedings: Estate of J. J. Pendergraft, dec'd, the refusal of the clerk to issue letters in this estate, was approved. - 1900 Census, MISSOURI, BARRY, WASHBURN TWP - Series: T623 Roll: 838 Page: 262 - John Pendergraft, head, born July 1846 MO, age 53, married 32 years, parents born MO, farmer; Mary, wife, born Mar. 1851 MO, age 49, married 32 years, mother of 9 children, 7 living, father born MO, mother AR; Mary E., daughter, born Jan. 1883 MO, age 17, parents born MO; Anna, daughter, born Apr. 1884 MO, age 16, parents born MO; Martha, daughter, born Apr. 1888 MO, age 12, parents born MO. Headstone
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PENDERGRAFT, John Lemmon Dec. 29, 1873
McDonald Co., MO
Sept. 19, 1920
MO
SSW: Minnie E. - Research Note: Son of Thomas Jasper Pendergraft and Margaret Ann Spurlock. Father of Cora Ester, Estel Monroe, Inez Mae, Elsa Eula Tina "Tennie", Clovis Herbert "Bill", Joseph Orville, "Doc", Bessie Cordelia, Abbie Lucilla, and Mary Neurene. - 1920 Census, MISSOURI, MCDONALD, MOUNTAIN - John Pendergraft, head, owns farm, age 46, born MO, parents born U.S.; M. E., wife, age 44, born MO, parents born MO; Herbert, son, age 16, born MO, chauffeur at garage; Orvil, son, age 14, born MO, farm laborer at home; Abbie, daughter, age 9, born MO; Neurene, daughter, age 1, born MO. Headstone
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Family Records
Geraldine Pendergraft
PENDERGRAFT, Junior H. June 19, 1923
Barry Co., MO
April 23, 2015
At Home,
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Clovis "Bill" and Cleo (Stephens) Pendergraft. On January 15, 1941, in Cassville, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Verbal Dalton. Preceding him in death were his parents; one daughter, Deloris "Dee" Williams; two brothers, Harvey Pendergraft and Glen Pendergraft; one sister, Wanda Stephens and three grandchildren, Kevin Norman, Andy Joe Bruton and Edwin Leon Williams, Jr. Junior was a life-long resident of Barry County. He was in timber and worked in saw mills. He was also a farmer. Fohn Funeral Home
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PENDERGRAFT, Lucinda "Cindie" (SCHELL) June 5, 1856
McDonald Co., MO
May 26, 1940
Jacket,
McDonald Co., MO
SSW: Moses - Research Note: Wife of Moses Pendergraft. Daughter of Henry Schell Sr. born Lutesville, MO. and Elizabeth Yocum born Stone Co., MO. Lucinda died from Erysiplas which started with a blister on her head. Henry Schell was killed by bushwhackers and Lucinda was in the mill loft that fateful day when her father saw them coming. She was about 5 years old and her father told her to be very quiet and not to move. She told her grandchildren that she had seen her father murdered. Great Grandmother of Jerry Rose. Headstone
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PENDERGRAFT, Marcet A. July 4, 1885 Nov. 13, 1918 No Data Headstone
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PENDERGRAFT, Margaret Jane Dec. 12, 1860 Oct. 16, 1879 Research Note: Daughter of Wesley Powell and Ellen (Rose) Pendergraft. - Donna transcribed stone as reading: D: Nov. 1879 - Age 18y 2m 4d - Daughter of W. and E. - 1870 Census, MISSOURI, MCDONALD, FOX TWP - Wesley Pendergraff, age 44, farmer, real estate value $2500, personal $600, born NC; Ellen, age 37, keeping house, born IL; Rhoda, age 17, born MO; Moses, age 14, born MO; (Margaret) Jane, age 11, born MO; James, age 7, born MO; Biddy, age 5, born MO; Nancy, age 3, born MO. Headstone
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PENDERGRAFT, Mary (SCHELL) Mar. 17, 1851
McDonald Co., MO
Jan. 23, 1945
Sulphur Bluff,
Hopkins Co., TX
Research Note: Mary Southards, a Schell, Pendergraft, Rose descendant, has done a lot of research and is mostly accurate, says, Mary Schell Pendergraft is buried in Texas but has a stone in Roller. Note that there is no death date on the stone. Wife of John Jefferson Pendergraft. Daughter of Henry Schell Sr. and Elizabeth Yocum. John J. Pendergrass/Pendergraft, age 19, married Mary Schell, age 16 on Mar. 21, 1867. The marriage record supports the birth year as 1851. - 1860 Census, MISSOURI, MCDONALD, MOUNTAIN TWP, Post Office Shells Mills - Henry Shell, age 50, farmer, real estate value $10,000, personal 1625, born MO; Elizabeth, age 41, born MO; Henry, age 19, born MO; Phillip, age 13, born MO; Jacob, age 11, born MO; Mary, age 9, born MO; Anna, age 7, born MO; Elizabeth, age 5, born MO; Lucinda, age 3, born MO; Martha N., age 1, born MO. Headstone
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PENDERGRAFT, Minnie Ellen (LAUGHLIN) Oct. 25, 1876
MO
July 19, 1949
Powell,
McDonald Co., MO
SSW: John L. - Research Note: Wife of John Lemmon Pendergraft. Daughter of Thomas C. Laughlin and Mary Ellen Boles. Orville Pendergraft of Powell, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Headstone
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PENDERGRAFT, Moses May 22, 1856
Jacket,
McDonald Co., MO
Dec. 27, 1932
Jacket,
McDonald Co., MO
SSW: Lucinda - Research Note: Son of Wesley Powell and Ellen (Rose) Pendergraft. Husband of Lucinda Schell, married Jan. 25, 1877 in McDonald Co., MO. - 1910 Census, MISSOURI, MCDONALD, MOUNTAIN TWP - Series: T624 Roll: 797 Page: 103, Dwelling # 46 - Moses, Pendergraft, head, age 53, married 33 years, born MO, father born KY, mother MO; Lucinda, wife, age 53, married 53 years, mother of 8 children, 8 living, born MO; Anna E., daughter, age 23, single, born MO; Stella l., daughter, age 21, single, born MO; Fredric, M., son, age 16, born MO; Nina E., daughter, age 9, born MO. Headstone
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PENDERGRAFT, Obedience, "Biddy" Nov. 16, 1866
McDonald Co., MO
Aug. 28, 1884 Research Note: Daughter of Wesley Powell and Ellen (Rose) Pendergraft. - Donna transcribed stone as reading: Biddy Pendergraft - D: Aug 28, 1884 - Age 18y 6m 7d - Daughter of W. and E. - 1870 Census, MISSOURI, MCDONALD, FOX TWP - Wesley Pendergraff, age 44, farmer, real estate value $2500, personal $600, born NC; Ellen, age 37, keeping house, born IL; Rhoda, age 17, born MO; Moses, age 14, born MO; Jane, age 11, born MO; James, age 7, born MO; Biddy, age 5, born MO; Nancy, age 3, born MO. Headstone
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PENDERGRAFT, P. O. or G. O. 1815 1830 Research Note: Very hard to read. Headstone
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PENDERGRAFT, Randall "Randy" Lavern July 23, 1952
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
July 9, 2019
At Home, Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Junior and Verbal (Dalton) Pendergraft, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were one daughter, Mandi Pendergraft; one brother, Rodney Pendergraft and one sister, Wanda Delores Williams. Randy grew up and received his education in Washburn. All his life was spent in the Washburn area where he was a ranch hand and helped other people with farming. Fohn Funeral Home
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PENDERGRAFT, Rodney L. Dec. 15, 1959
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Dec. 10, 2018
At Home, Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Junior and Verbal (Dalton) Pendergraft, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death was one sister, Wanda Delores Williams. Rodney grew up in Washburn, Missouri and attended school at Southwest. Fohn Funeral Home
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PENDERGRAFT, Thomas May 20, 1798
Orange Co., NC
1863
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Son of Joseph Jobe Pendergrass/Pendergraft born at sea and Mary James Reel born 1763 Craven Co., NC. Researchers say he first married Margaret Ellis and second Mary Ann Mashburn. - 1860 Census, MISSOURI, BARRY, SUGAR CRK TWP - Series: M653 Roll: 606 Page: 868 - Thomas Pendergraff, age 62, farmer, personal estate value $50, born NC; Mary M., age 47, born NC; R. E., age 20, female, born TN; T. P., age 15, male, born TN; L.,age 9, female, born TN; Jesse W., age 7, male, born TN; M. A., age 3 or 5, female. Headstone
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PENDERGRAFT, Verbal G. (DALTON) Jan. 30, 1926
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Dec. 24, 2016
At Home, Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Bent and Lona Elizabeth (Day) Dalton. On January 15, 1941 at Cassville, Missouri she was united in marriage to Junior Pendergraft who preceded her in death on April 23, 2015. Also preceding her in death were her parents; one daughter Deloris "Dee" Williams; three grandchildren, Kevin Norman, Andy Joe Bruton and Edwin Leon Williams, Jr and one brother, Vern Dalton. Verbal was a life-long resident of Washburn, where she attended school. She was a member of Prairie Hill Baptist Church. Fohn Funeral Home
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PENDERGRAFT, Zelma M. June 21, 1894 Jan. 24, 1908 Research Note: Daughter of Thomas Jasper Pendergraft and Margaret Ann Spurlock. Headstone
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PERKINS, Elizabeth Rebecca (CLANTON) Feb. 16, 1825
Fentress Co., TN
Aug. 20, 1889
Mountain,
McDonald Co., MO
Research Note: Wife of Harrison. Daughter of John Clanton and Nancy Bullard. Headstone
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PERKINS, Harrison Oct. 1, 1819
Lincoln Co., NC
Dec. 15, 1896
McDonald Co., MO
Research Note: Husband of Elizabeth Rebecca Clanton. Married Nov. 18, 1847 in McDonald Co., MO. Son of Dempsey Edward Perkins and Susannah Fish. Headstone
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PERKINS, James Harrison Aug. 2, 1888 Mar . 13, 1956 Inscription: "Cook Okla Med Dep WW I" - Research Note: Son of John Perkins and Margaret Molena Armstrong. Headstone
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PERKINS, John Mar. 12, 1862
Benton Co., AR
Feb. 20, 1911 Research Note: Husband of Margaret Molena Armstrong. Son of Harrison Perkins and Elizabeth Rebecca Clanton. Headstone
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PERKINS, Molena Margaret (ARMSTRONG) Oct. 10, 1867
Sharp Co., AR
Sept. 5, 1950
Southwest City,
McDonald Co., MO
Research Note: Wife of John Perkins. Daughter of James Armstrong and Martha Ritchie. She was widowed. Alex Perkins was the informant on the death certificate. Buried at Roller Cemetery. - John Perkins married Margaret M Armstrong on Oct. 9, 1887 in McDonald Co., MO. Headstone
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PHILLIPS, Michael "Mike" Carter July 25, 1965
West Memphis, AR
Mar. 13, 2012
Washington Reg. Med. Center,
Fayetteville, AR
Research Note: He was the son of Thomas and Deloyce (Simpson) Phillips. Michael was a graduate of Watson Chapel High School in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and attended Ouachita Baptist College in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. For eight years he was employed in security at Wal-Mart. In 2004, he moved from Arkansas to Washburn to make his home. Fohn Funeral Home
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PINDOGRIF, E. Mitose 1784 1849 Research Note: Might be the husband of Sarah Pendergraft. Need a photo of tombstone to verify the name. Headstone
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POE, Billy Dean Feb. 6, 1933 June 2, 1995 Research Note: Son of Charles E. Poe and Ruby Jewell Dalton. Headstone
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POE, Charles Efton Mar. 23, 1905
Barry Co., MO
Oct. 22, 1957
Jane,
McDonald Co., MO
SSW: Jewel - Research Note: Son of Jim and Fannie (Rhodes) Poe. Charles was a farmer and his wife's name was Jewell. Cause of death Cardiac Decompensation with Bronchial Asthma. Headstone
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POE, Ruby Jewel (DALTON) (RUDDICK) Jan. 1, 1914
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
May 10, 1989
Neosho, MO
SSW: Charles E. - Research Note: Daughter of Charles Robert and Mary Elizabeth (Rose) Dalton. Granddaughter of Samuel Morgan and Nancy (Boman) Rose. Her first husband was Charles Efton Poe. Second husband was Walter Ruddick. - She moved to Neosho from Pineville in 1985. She was a Baptist. She married Charley Poe in December 1931. He died in October 1957. She married Walter Ruddick in June 1965. He died in April 1982. She married Bill Ruddick in April 1985. Headstone
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R. A. D. No Date No Date Sandstone Headstone
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RAY, Sidney Aug. 8, 1910 Oct. 5, 1912 No Data Headstone
Delta Newby
REED, Melvin Lawrence "Corky", Sr. June 11, 1939
Skidmore, KS
Feb. 14, 2004
Cox South Hosp.,
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Cleo C. and Eva E. Reed. He graduated from Riverton High School and Pittsburg University in Kansas and was an Army veteran. He had worked as a mechanic in Joplin. He married Norma Lea (Hoagland) Morris on May 14, 1979, in Galena, Kansas. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Williamson Funeral Home
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REDD, Thomas Dec. 29, 1840
Fayette Co., KY
May 2, 1903
McDonald Co., MO
Research Note: His first wife was Burnetta (Brown) Schofield. Second wife was Martha Berry. Son of Archibald Overton Redd and Julia Lamb. - Thomas H. Redd married Mrs. Burnetta Schofield on Mar. 12, 1872 in Marion Co., MO. Thomas H. Redd second married Martha Berry on Apr. 15, 1886 in Ray Co., MO. Headstone
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RICE, Green B. Feb. 1896 Sept. 10, 1900 Research Note: Son of J. L. Rice and Eliza L. Moore. Grandson of James H. Moore Jr. and Hannah Elizabeth Stephens. - Cassville Republican, September 13, 1900 - Ash News - The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Rice died last week and was laid to rest in the family cemetery. The funeral services were held by Rev. Hopkins. - 1900 Census Missouri, McDonald, Mountain, District 97, Page 8 - James Moore, head, born Feb. 1856 TN, age 44 married 25 years, parents born TN; Hannah, wife, born Mar. 1857 MO, age 43, married 25 years, (no. of children not listed), parents born MO; Eliza Rice, dau., born Mar. 1878 MO, age 22, married, mother of 1 child, living, father born TN, mother MO; Green Rice, grandson, born Feb. 1896 MO, age 3, parents born MO. Headstone
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RICH, Ann Eliza (HAYES) Feb. 14, 1867
Powell,
McDonald Co., MO
Sept. 15, 1949
McDonald Co., MO
Research Note: Wife of F. M. Rich. Daughter of Matthew Hayes and Levonia Lasiter. H. H. Hayes of Anderson, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Buried at Roller. Headstone
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ROBERTSON, Margaret (WALSLANDER) May 1, 1839
PA
July 30, 1921 Research Note: Researchers say her maiden name was Walslander. Wife of Samuel E. Robertson. Headstone
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ROBERTSON, Samuel E. Aug. 23, 1837
NC
Oct. 6, 1907 Research Note: Wife was Margaret. - 1870 Census, McDonald Twp., Jasper, Missouri - Samuel Robertson, age 32, blacksmith, born NC; Margaret, age 30, born PA. - 1900 Census, Center, McDonald, Missouri - Samuel E. Robertson, head, born Aug. 1837 NC, age 62, married 40 years, parents born NC, farmer; Margaret F., wife, born May 1839 PA, age 61, married 40 years, no children, parents born PA; Rolen M. Davis, grandson, born Mary. 1863 NC, age 37, single, parents born NC; Rebecca F. Davis, granddaughter, born Sept. 1872 MO, age 27, single, parents born NC. Rolen and Rebecca must not be grandchildren according to census records. No children in the 1880 census either. Headstone
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RODGERS, Edward S. Dec. 13, 1865 Feb. 17, 1886 Research Note: Probably son of William and Mary. Headstone
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RODGERS, Mary 1837
NJ
1904 SSW: William Headstone
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RODGERS, William Apr. 24, 1837
IL
Dec. 13, 1924
Joplin,
Jasper Co., MO
SSW: Mary - Research Note: His death certificate says he is buried in Stella, MO. Son of John Rodgers born IL and Elizabeth Huston born TN. His wife was given as Mary Rodgers. W. J. Rodgers of Joplin, MO was the informant. - 1900 Census, Center, McDonald, Missouri - William Rodgers, head, born Apr. 1837 IL, age 63, married 37 years, father born SC, mother TN, farmer; Mary, wife, born Oct. 1837, NJ, age 62, married 37 years, mother of 8 children, 3 living, father born England, mother DE; William J., son, born Mar. 1872 IL, age 28, single. Headstone
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ROLLER, Helen (LAWSON) 1871 1935 SSW: Joshua F. - Research Note: Wife of Joshua Francis Roller. Daughter of Wilkerson Lawson and Mahala Martin. - 1880 Census, Missouri, McDonald, Center, District 93, Page 10 - Wilkenson Lawson, age 55, farmer, born TN, parents born GA; Mahala, age 45, wife, born TN, parents born TN; Harriet, daughter, age 20, born AR; James, age 18, son, born AR; Tandy, age 11, son, born AR; Helen, age 9, daughter, born AR; Edwin, age 7, son, born AR; Ida, age 7, daughter, born MO. Headstone
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ROLLER, John E. No Date Oct. 8, 1862 No Data Headstone
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ROLLER, Josephine (KNISLEY) Apr. 21, 1906 Feb. 22, 1988 SSW: Leonard L. - Research Note: Daughter of Ezra Calvin Knisley and Sarah "Sadie" Patterson. Josephine Knisley married Leonard Roller on July 4, 1932 in Pineville, McDonald Co., MO. Headstone
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ROLLER, Joshua Francis Sept. 29, 1875
MO
Mar. 1, 1952
Powell,
McDonald Co., MO
SSW: Helen - Research Note: Son of John B. Roller and second wife Manervia Laughlin. Leonard Roller of Powell, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Buried at Roller Cemetery. Headstone
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ROLLER, Leonard Leo Mar. 13, 1897
Powell,
McDonald Co., MO
Oct. 1966
At Home, Powell,
McDonald Co., MO
SSW: Josephine - Research Note: Son of Joshua Francis Roller and Helen Lawson. Bertha Rhea of Seneca, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Headstone
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ROSE, Carolyn Sue (BANKS) Oct. 28, 1947 No Date SSW: Terry T. - Research Note: Daughter of Floyd "Jack" Banks and Hattie Berniece Hendrix. Headstone
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ROSE, Corliss A. (HUGHES) Oct. 4, 1927
Sterling City, CA
Jul. 23, 2009
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Jack and Nell Mae (Cullen) Hughes. On October 1, 1959, she was united in marriage to Lennis Rose. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Michael Lennis Rose; one brother, Michael Hughes; one sister, Shirley Harris and two grandchildren, Charles Edward Pool and Jeremy David Pool. Corliss had been employed as a nurse’s aid at Springdale Memorial Hospital in Springdale, Arkansas for a while and for five years she was employed at Fasco. She had also worked for Daisy B-B for a time. Most of her life was spent as a homemaker and raising chickens. Fohn Funeral Home
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ROSE, Elizabeth Feb. 8,1875 Oct. 30, 1893 Research Note: Daughter of Robert Marsh Rose and Amanda Lawson. - 1880 Census, Center, McDonald, Missouri - Robert M. ROSE, Self, age 30, born AR, Farmer, parents born TN Amanda, Wife, age 31, born TN, parents born TN; Samuel W., Son, age 10, born MO; James H., Son, age 9, born MO; John W., Son, age 6, born MO; Bettie (Elizabeth), Dau., age 5, born MO; Harvey, Son, age 2, born MO. Headstone
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ROSE, Gina Renee Apr. 29, 1963
Texarkana, TX
Apr. 18, 1964
Bossier City, LA
Research Note: Daughter of James "J.D." Rose and Janet Kay Cordle. Headstone
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ROSE, James "J.D." Oct. 11, 1930
Hiwasse, AR
Nov. 28, 2020 Research Note: Rural Washburn, Barry Co., MO resident. He was the son of Johnnie James and Isabelle (Cargile) Rose. J.D. attended Cassville and Washburn schools and graduated from Washburn High School. He served his country by enlisting in the United States Air Force in 1951 and retiring in 1974. Preceding J.D. in death were his parents, Johnnie and Isabelle Rose; daughter, Gina Renee and three brothers, C.R. "Doc", Russell and Sam Rose. He was married to Janet Kay Cordel on May 21, 1956. Fohn Funeral Home
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ROSE, Lennis Edward Feb. 25, 1929
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Nov. 18, 2022
Circle of Life,
Bentonville,AR
Research Note: He first married Dottie Jenice Hopkins, divorced. He second married Corliss Anne Hughes. Son of Lennis Jefferson Rose and Velma Irene Fletcher. - On October 1, 1959 in Centerton, Arkansas he was united in marriage to Corliss Hughes, who preceded him in death on July 23, 2009. Also preceding him in death were his parents; one son, Michael Rose and nine siblings. Lennis grew up in Washburn, Missouri and attended Cormus Grove School in Washburn. After school he worked on the family farm and at age eighteen, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he served on the Island of Guam for three years followed by a year on the USS Kidd with six months in the combat zone of the Korean War. Returning home he continued farming and was employed by the Missouri Department of Transportation from where he retired after thirty years. Lennis enjoyed deer hunting, hunting wild turkeys and just being outdoors. He was included in many articles and books across America in regards to turkey hunting. He was a member of Mission Baptist Church in Washburn. Headstone
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ROSE, Lillie May May 1, 1887 May 1, 1887 Research Note: Daughter of Robert Marsh Rose and Amanda Lawson. Headstone
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ROSE, Lennis Edward Feb. 25, 1929
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Nov. 18, 2022
Circle of Life,
Bentonville,AR
Research Note: He first married Dottie Jenice Hopkins, divorced. He second married Corliss Anne Hughes. Son of Lennis Jefferson Rose and Velma Irene Fletcher. - On October 1, 1959 in Centerton, Arkansas he was united in marriage to Corliss Hughes, who preceded him in death on July 23, 2009. Also preceding him in death were his parents; one son, Michael Rose and nine siblings. Lennis grew up in Washburn, Missouri and attended Cormus Grove School in Washburn. After school he worked on the family farm and at age eighteen, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he served on the Island of Guam for three years followed by a year on the USS Kidd with six months in the combat zone of the Korean War. Returning home he continued farming and was employed by the Missouri Department of Transportation from where he retired after thirty years. Lennis enjoyed deer hunting, hunting wild turkeys and just being outdoors. He was included in many articles and books across America in regards to turkey hunting. He was a member of Mission Baptist Church in Washburn. Headstone
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ROSE, Mahala Jan. 16, 1880 Sept. 7, 1880 Research Note: Daughter of Robert Marsh Rose and Amanda Lawson. Headstone
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ROSE, Mary Elizabeth (GRIMES) (SHEPHARD) Nov. 28, 1854
TN
Apr. 3, 1921
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Her first husband was John Leander Shephard. Second husband, John Rose, born 1848. She was John Rose's 4th wife. Daughter of John Grimes and Margaret Ann Beeler, both born TN. G. W. Schrader of RR 2, Washburn, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - Mary E. Grimes married Leander Shephard on Oct. 3, 1875 in Newton Co., MO. Mary Shephard, age 47, married John Rose, age 55, on Feb. 15, 1903 in Barry Co., MO. Headstone
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ROSE, Michael Lennis Feb. 21, 1954
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Aug. 27, 1990
At Home
Bentonville,
Benton Co., AR
Research Note: Son of Lennis Edward Rose and Dottie Jenice Hopkins. Michael was raised by his father and second wife Corliss. He first married Debra Jean Smith. Second, Connie Lynn Stennett. He was a 1972 graduate of SW high school at Washburn. He was employed by Wal-Mart at Bentonville, and previously worked for Emerson Electric and Fasco in Cassville. - His brother, Richard Rose wrote: "Mike suffocated while having a seizure from a lengthy illness. He had two daughters. He worked in local factories, drove a semi-truck for awhile, and finally worked for Wal-Mart at the distribution center in Bentonville for 10 years prior to his death. He loved life and was a superb baseball player. Most of all he was the best brother anyone could ever want. Mike was my best friend to the end." Headstone
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ROSE, Terry Truman Sept. 7, 1945
Barry Co., MO
Apr. 5, 1974
Rural Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Carolyn S. - Research Note: Son of Lennis Jefferson "Jeff" Rose and Velma Irene Fletcher. - The Joplin Globe, April 6, 1974 - Man Dies of Bullet Wound - Washburn, Mo. - The death by gunshot Friday morning of a rural Washburn man was being investigated by the Barry County Sheriff's Department and County Coroner Doyle Williamson Friday. Terry Rose, 28, who resided about seven miles southwest of Washburn, was pronounced dead on arrival at approximately 4 a.m. Friday at St. John's Hospital, Springfield. Death, according to Williamson, resulted from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Williamson said Rose was shot in the head at close range at his home about 1 a.m. The weapon used was a .357 magnum pistol, the coroner said. Williamson said he would not make a ruling on the death until the investigation has been completed. - Death was ruled suicide. Headstone
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ROSE, Twin Daughters Jan. 23, 1879 Jan. 23, 1879 Research Note: Daughters of Robert Marsh Rose and Amanda Lawson. Headstone
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ROUTH, Ludellah Wayne "Shorty" Apr. 14, 1869
Coldwell Co., MO
May 21, 1957
Lanagan Rest Home,
Lanagan,
McDonald Co., MO
SSW: Nancy P. - Research Note: Deceased wife was Nancy Summey on the death certificate. Son of Jesse Routh and Martha Vanderpool. Leo Summey of 13910 McClure Ave., Paramount, CA was the informant on the death certificate. In 2009, Leo gave his father's name as L. Watt "Shorty" Routh. Shorty first married Sallie Hunter who died in childbirth in 1913 and is buried at Mountain aka Frazier Cemetery in McDonald Co., MO. - He second married Nancy Hunter, Sallie's sister. His son, Leo, was adopted by Nancy Hunter and her first husband William Marion Summey. Leo is buried at Roller Cemetery, see his entry for more information. Headstone
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ROUTH, Nancy Pervlee (HUNTER) (SUMMEY) Nov. 11, 1862
Cedar Co., MO
May 2, 1954
Mountain,
McDonald Co., MO
SSW: L. W. "Shorty" Routh - Research Note: Daughter of Elisha Hunter and Lusenda Barker. Leo Summey of RR 1, Washburn, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Buried Roller Cemetery. Nancy first married William Marion Summey. Headstone
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