Sparks Cemetery, Barry Co., MO

Name Born Died Research Notes & Inscriptions Researcher or Resource
SANDERS, Bethuel Franklin Jan. 1, 1837
IN
June 11, 1896
McDowell,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Margaret - Research Note: Son of Charles and Nancy Sanders. Bethel Sanders married Margaret Ewalt on Mar. 6, 1862 in Lewis Co., MO. Donna's Note: In 1860, 1870 and 1880 Benjamin/Bethuel Franklin and Margaret Sanders are living in Lewis Co., MO. - Another Photo GG Grandparent
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Donna R. Britt
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Don Warner - Deceased
Census
Donna Cooper
MO Marriage Records
Phyllis Long
SANDERS, Infant July 23, 1897 No Date Inscription: "Infant of Dr. W. H. and M. B. Sanders" - Research Note: The birth date on this stone might be in error since George didn't marry until July of 1897. - July 8, 1897, Cassville Republican - Geo. W. H. Sanders married Myrtle Shanks in July of 1897. - Geo. W. H. Sanders, 20, Dale and Myrtle B. Shanks, 17, Madry. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Online Newspapers
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Donna Cooper
SANDERS, Margaret (HINKSON) (EWALT) July 8, 1834
KY
Nov. 17, 1913
Bowers Mill,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: B. F. - Research Note: She married Thomas Richard Ewalt July 3, 1851 in Lewis County, Missouri. She married Bethel F. Sanders March 6, 1865 in Lewis County, Missouri. Daughter of John Hinkson and Margaret Ewalt. Donna's Note: In 1910 they are living in Vineyard Twp., Lawrence Co., MO. At that time Margaret is a widow and age 75. Her son George is head of the house and he is age 33, a widow, also. There are 3 children in the household. - Another Photo GG Grandparent
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Donna R. Britt
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Don Warner - Deceased
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Donna Cooper
MO Marriage Records
Phyllis Long
SCHEIRER, Florence Abt. 1881 Nov. 8, 1883
McDonald Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Age 1 year, 6 months, 4 days - Cause of death chronic diarrhea - Burial Nov. 9, 1883. Barry Co., MO
Deaths 1883-1885
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SEE, Curtis Socrates Dec. 17, 1866
Clay Co., IL
Aug. 22, 1957
Washburn,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Son of John Henry See and Delila Ferguson. Never married. Hettie See of Washburn, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Death Certificate
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SEITZ, Inez J. Mar. 16, 1922 Mar. 20, 1922 Research Note: Daughter of Rual Freeman Seitz and Lydia O. Koch buried at Crane Community Cemetery in Crane, Stone Co., MO. Granddaughter of Herman A. Koch and Minnie Miller buried in Sparks Cemetery. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
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SHELLEY, Bessie May (PERKINS) Dec. 10, 1893 June 27, 1974 SSW: William Henry - Research Note: Daughter of David M. Perkins and Anna Jimima Reynolds. Harry Shelley, age 25, married Bessie Perkins, age 21, on Mar. 7, 1915 in Barry Co., MO. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Census
MO Marriage Records
Phyllis Long
SHELLEY, Donna Lea (STONE) July 19, 1935
Neosho,
Newton Co., MO
Dec. 2, 1995 SSW: Virgil Gene - Inscription: "Married Mar. 31, 1951" - Research Note: Daughter of Arthur L. Stone and Thelma J. Riley. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
SS Claims Index
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SHELLEY, Virgil Gene Jan. 22, 1933
Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
May 20, 1995 SSW: Donna Lea - Inscription: "Married Mar. 31, 1951" - Research Note: Son of William Harry Shelly and Bessie May Perkins. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
SS Claims Index
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SHELLEY, William Harry Jan. 4, 1890
Boonville, IN
Aug. 26, 1960
At Home,
Rural Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Bessie May - Research Note: Son of Eli Shelley and Laura Zellers. Virgil Shelley of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Death Certificate
SS Claims Index
Phyllis Long
SHONTS, Frances Ash (CATRON) (PENNEL) (PRIER) Jan. 9, 1912
Barry Co., MO
Nov. 14, 1995 Inscription: "Rest in Peace" - Research Note: Daughter of William Harvey Catron and Hattie Morton. First married James Loren Pennel on Jan. 12, 1937 in Purdy, MO. Frances Pennel, age 27, married Audrey Paul Prier, age 25, on Dec. 1, 1938 in Benton Co., AR. Both were from Purdy, MO. Divorced Mar. 1942. Married Russell David Shonts on Jan. 15, 1951 in Amorilla, TX. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Kettenring Family
AR Marriage Index
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SHULTZ, Infant Jan. 9, 1888 Aug. 13, 1891 Inscription: "Dau. of S. and L. Shultz -Aged 3 yrs. 7 mos. and 4 days" - Research Note: Daughter of George Samuel Shultz and Lucinda Wright. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
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SHULTZ, Lucinda (WRIGHT) Aug. 19, 1860 Jan. 20, 1892 Inscription: "Wife of Samuel Shultz" - Research Note: Daughter of Michael Wright and Lavina Shultz. Lucinda Wright, age 18, married George Samuel Shultz, age 21, on Nov. 7, 1878 in Sullivan Co., MO. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Census
MO Marriage Records
Phyllis Long
SLUSS, Catherine Abt. 1835 Aug. 14, 1917
High Point,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Daughter of Peter Sluss and Elizabeth Kegley. Her death certificate reads that her name was spelled Katherine Slush and not Catherine Sluss as the paper has it. Her father was Peter Slush. She was about 83 years old, single and listed as an old maid. Tom Harris of Butterfield, MO, was the informant. - August 25, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Aunt Catherine Sluss, aged 82 years, at the High Point neighborhood, died Wednesday and the remains were laid to rest in the Sparks Cemetery, Thursday, after service by Rev. M. Henson. Online Obit
Death Certificate
Donna Cooper
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Don Warner - Deceased
SLUSS, Sam Abt. 1838 Apr. 1916
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: This one is likely one of the four Sluss stones found at Sparks. Samuel Sluss was born April of 1838 to Peter Sluss and Elizabeth Kegley in Indiana. In the 1850 census the family was living in Schyler County, Missouri. By 1860 they had moved to Cooke County, Texas. Around this time Samuel Sluss joined Company D of Martin's Reg't Texas Cavalry (Confederate) as a Private. In 1870 Sam Sluss is living with his sisters Sarah, Jemima, Mary Boyer, nieces Louisa and Anna Jemima Reynolds, and nephew F. Marion Reynolds in McDonald Twp, Barry County, MO. - May 4, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Gunter News: Uncle Sam Slush died Friday and was buried Saturday at the Sparks Cemetery. He was above 60 years old and was a single man. Online Newspapers
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Don Warner - Deceased
Online Newspapers
Census
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SLUSS, Sarah Abt. 1836
TX
Mar. 28, 1918
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Daughter of Peter Sluss and Elizabeth Kegley. Parents not listed on the death certificate. She was single. David M. Perkins of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Death Certificate
Census
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SLUSS No Date No Date No Data Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
SMITH, Beatrix "Trix" May (SMITH) (MORTON) (PRIEST) Jan. 11, 1911
Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
Mar. 14, 2002
Springdale,
Washington Co., AR
Inscription: "Beloved Mother" -Research Note: Beatrix May "Trix" Smith Priest, age 91, of Springdale, Arkansas, formerly of Cassville, died March 14, 2002. She was born January 11, 1911, in Purdy, the daughter of Thurman O. and Lula A. (Oakes) Smith. She owned and operated Smith Florist in Cassville for many years, retiring in 1970. She was married to Virgil Morton, and he preceded her in death. She was married to W. E. Smith, and he preceded her in death and then she married Charlie Priest. She was preceded in death by one son, Jack Morton; one brother, Donald Smith; two sisters, Fontella Bennett and Faye Farmer; and two grandchildren. Donna's Note: Her stone reads that her name was Smith. Online Obit
Monett Times
Mar. 15, 2002
Donna Cooper
Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
SMITH, J. D. June 9, 1927
Star City,
Barry Co., MO
Dec. 12, 2011
Freeman Hosp.,
Joplin,
Jasper Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Thurman and Lou (Oaks) Smith. Mr. Smith was married to Kaye Kelly on Friday, June 22, 1956, in Monett, MO. J. D. graduated from Cassville High School and received an undergraduate degree at S.M.S. in Springfield. He went on to receive his Master's degree from the University of Arkansas. J. D. was a well known superintendent in several Southwest Missouri schools. He served in Pierce City, Southwest R-5, Exeter, Marionville, and after retiring, again served as superintendent back at Pierce City. Lakin Funeral Home
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SMITH, Lula Ann (OAKES) Sept. 14, 1889
Barry Co., MO
Dec. 31, 1980
St. Vincent's Hosp.,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Thurman Oliver - Research Note: Her daughter, Trix Priest's, obit gives Lula's maiden name. Daughter of Rama Mack Carver Oakes and Mary Catherine Dempsey buried at Sparks Cemetery. Married Thurman Oliver Smith in Dec. 1907 in Barry Co., MO. He died Oct. 19, 1965. Survivors include two sons, J. D. Smith, Pierce City and Don Smith, Malibu, CA; four daughters Mrs. Fontella Bennett and Mrs. Faye Edwards, both of Purdy, MO, Mrs. Trix Smith, Cassville, and Mrs. Ruby Marbut, Pearlington, MS; a sister Mrs. Cora Van Hood, Jerome, ID; 10 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Bennett-Wormington
Funeral Home
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SMITH, Mary Ruth Mar. 28, 1914
McDonald Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
July 16, 1914
McDonald Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: July 23, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Cedar Bluff News: Ruth, the little daughter of Thurman and Lula Smith, died last Thursday and was buried Friday in the Sparks Cemetery. The bereaved ones have our sympathy. - Phyllis' Note: She was a daughter of Thurman Smith and Lula Oakes, both born MO. Her father was of Purdy, MO and was the informant. Death cause unknown, died suddenly without a Dr. Online Newspapers
Death Certificate
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SMITH, Patricia Kaye (KELLY) July 20, 1936
Bethpage, MO
Dec. 26, 2021
At Home,
Pierce City, MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Vaughn and Christine (Brock) Kelly. Mrs. Smith graduated from Rocky Comfort High School and then attended University of Arkansas where she was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority before transferring to Missouri Southern State University where she obtained a bachelor's degree in Education. Katie, as J.D. always called her, married JD on June 22, 1956, in Monett, MO. He passed away on December 12, 2011. Mrs. Smith was an English teacher in Pierce City and Sarcoxie School Districts. Mrs. Smith and JD loved music and enjoyed singing together while he played the piano. She was a member of the First Congregational Church in Pierce City, MO where she sang in the choir for many years. Mrs. Smith was able to perform with Al Brumley in the past. She was passionate about the English language, grammar and enjoyed working crossword puzzles. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Educational Club in Pierce City and was a founding member of the Roaring River Parks Alliance. Lakin Funeral Home
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SMITH, Thurman Oliver Jan. 26, 1884
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Oct. 19, 1965
Cassville Hosp.,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Lula A. - Research Note: Son of Henry Jefferson Smith and Levina Fly buried at Bethel Cemetery. J. D. Smith of Pierce City, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Death Certificate
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SNEED, Clidie Oct. 10, 1885 June 9, 1894 Inscription: "Little Clidie - Son of H. E. and E. T. Sneed" Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
SNEED, Clifford Wayne Feb. 25, 1942
Yale, OK
July 6, 2019
At Home, Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Ray Thomas and Rosie (Vogle) Sneed. On December 1, 1967 in Stillwater, Oklahoma he was united in marriage to Mary Lou Bolen, who preceded him in death on March 6, 2012. Also preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers and one sister. Clifford received his education in Stillwater, Oklahoma where he graduated from high school. He was a machinist in Oklahoma and in 1985 moved to Barry County and worked as a machinist for Miracle in Monett, Missouri. Fohn Funeral Home
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SNEED, Mary Lou (BOLEN) June 10, 1944
Boise, Ada Co., ID
Mar. 6, 2012
Freeman Hosp.,
Joplin,
Jasper Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Alonzo "Lon" and Zuma (Roberts) Bolen. On December 1, 1967, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, she was united in marriage to Clifford Sneed. Mary Lou grew up and received her education in Oklahoma, graduating from Ripley High School and furthered her education at a Vo-Technical School in Oklahoma City. In 1985, she moved from Stillwater, Oklahoma to southwestern Missouri to make her home. Fohn Funeral Home
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SPARKS, J. W. Apr. 17, 1888
Clay Co., TX
May 1968 SSW: Lena Viola - Research Note: No death date on stone. Doubtful that he is buried here. Could be James W. Sparks. J. W. given on the census records that were found. 1930 he is in Clay Co., TX with wife Belva. 1935 he was living in Vernon, Wilbarger Co., TX. 1940 he is in Barry Co., with wife Velma. WW II Draft Card: Living in Cassville, MO with wife Belva Sparks. Velma and Belva could be the same person. SSDI gives his last address as Sequoyah, OK. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Census
WW II Draft Card
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SPARKS, Lena Viola (GARNER) Dec. 23, 1894
MO
Oct. 1, 1956
Stella Hosp.,
Newton Co., MO
SSW: J. W. - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that her father was Francis Owen "Frank" Garner and her mother Ellen Dell. Her usual address was Flat Creek Twp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO and she was married. J. W. Sparks was her husband's name and he was the informant. She had a cerebral hemorrhage and was 61 years old. Possible marriage record: Lena V. McCammon of Joplin, MO married James W. Sparks of Wichita Falls, TX on Nov. 21, 1942 in Joplin, MO. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Death Certificate
Donna Cooper
MO Marriage Records
Phyllis Long
STANPHILL, Jackie Lee June 14, 1932
Butterfield,
Barry Co., MO
Apr. 5, 2013
At Home,
Pierce City, MO
Research Note: He was the son of Charles A. and Maude (Colburn) Stanphill. Jack married Thelma Hemphill on July 29, 1951, and she preceded him in death in February, 1995. He was also preceded in death by his infant daughter, Linda. He graduated from Monett Jr. College in 1952. He owned and operated Stanphill Sanitation Services until he retired in 2004. He was a well-known teacher; retiring from Pierce City School District in 1985. Lakin Funeral Home
Phyllis Long
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Diana Cope
STANPHILL, Linda Louise Jan. 13, 1960 Jan. 13, 1960 Research Note: Daughter of Jackie Lee Stanphill and Thelma Hemphill. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Father's Obit
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STANPHILL, Thelma (HEMPHILL) June 24, 1933
Barry Co., MO
Feb. 1, 1995 Research Note: Wife of Jackie Lee Stanphill. Daughter of Purl Cornelius Hemphill and Allie Mae Henson buried at Sparks Cemetery. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
SS Claims Index
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STEVERSON, Edith May (TIMMONS) May 6, 1931
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
June 2 , 2014
Red Rose Health
and Rehab.,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was the daughter of Roy M. and Bertha (Edie) Timmons. On September 8, 1986, she was united in marriage to Chester "Chet" Steverson. Preceding her in death were her parents; six brothers, Jess, Orville, Raymond, Billy, Harold and Jim Timmons and two sisters, Beatrice Manning and Hazel Shrum. Edith spent most of her life in Cassville and was a graduate of Cassville High School. She attended Bible Christian College in Nampa, Idaho and moved back to Cassville where she raised Holstein milking cows. Fohn Funeral Home
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STEWART, Sharon Louise Nov. 25, 1970
Freeman Hosp.,
Joplin,
Jasper Co., MO
Nov. 25, 1970
Freeman Hosp.,
Joplin,
Jasper Co., MO
Research Note: Culver's Funeral Home records state that her father was Truman Leo Stewart and her mother Linda Kay Moudy. Culver Funeral Home,
V. 14, P. 55,
By Ted Roller
Donna Cooper
STITH, Herbert Joseph Apr. 4, 1916
Kelso,
Cowlitz Co., WA
Sept. 18, 1987 Research Note: Married Loretta Millslagle on Apr. 22, 1939 in Moberly, Randolph Co., MO. Son of Charles Stith and Alta May (Bussell) (Stith) Jones. Married Faye I. Ash on August 2, 1973. Loretta died in 1999 and is buried at Hannibal, MO. She married Herbert Stith, Ernest Cook and Martin W. Arnold. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Faye's Obit
MO Marriage Records
Census
SS Claims Index
WW II Draft Card
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STOCKDALE, Alma Loraine Apr. 13, 1908
McDonald Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
Oct. 25, 1911
Flat Creek Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: She was a daughter of Oscar Stockdale, born KY, and her mother's maiden name was Boyer, born Hunt Co., TX. The cause of death was diphtheria. B. F. Boyer of Cassville, MO was the informant. Death Certificate
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STOCKTON, Bailey Michael Feb. 1, 1997
Aurora,
Lawrence Co., MO
May 2, 2001
NW Medical Center,
Springdale,
Washington Co., AR
Research Note: Bailey Michael Stockton, four, of Colcord, Oklahoma, died May 2 at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale, AR, from injuries sustained in a farming accident. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Carrie and Michael Weaver of Colcord, Oklahoma; his father, Brian Barton of Gentry, Arkansas. Monett Times
May 4, 2001
Mary Homesley
Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
STOCKTON, Faye I. (ASH) (STITH) (HIGGS) June 10, 1920
Ponce de Leon, MO
Feb. 19, 2011
Benchmark Healthcare,
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Orva B. - Research Note: She was a daughter of George and Laura (Jones) Ash. She united in marriage to Orva Stockton on July 30, 1934, he passed away November 18, 1968. Then she married Herbert Stith on August 2, 1973 and he passed away September 18, 1987. Faye married Darel Higgs on November 11, 1990, and he passed away July 29, 2008. Faye was preceded in death by three husbands, both parents, two sons: Ronald and Don Stockton; 5 brothers: Earl, Floyd, Clyde, Carl and Clarence; one sister: Opal Alves; two grandsons: Mark and Matthew Stockton and one great-grandson. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Bennett-Wormington
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STOCKTON, George Cleveland Aug. 30, 1911 Jan. 10, 1919
Flat Creek,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Son of Jonah George Stockton and Ora Hemphill. - Jan. 16, 1919, Cassville Republican - On January 10, 1919, the death angel came to earth and took from our midst one of our most precious jewels, little George Cleveland, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jonah Stockton, of Flat Creek. He was 7 years and 4 months old. The funeral was conducted by Ray M. Henson and his little body laid to rest in the Sparks cemetery in the presence of a large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends. He leaves father, mother, one brother and a host of friends and relatives to mourn his going away. We would say to the bereaved that God had a place among the blessed in paradise for him and when his mission on earth was done he was given a place in glory. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, January 23, 1919 - Willow Branch: Elbert Stockton and family, R. D. Bolin's and Mrs. Carrie Hilton attended the funeral of little Geo. Stockton Saturday. Online Newspapers
Cassville
Donna Cooper
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Don Warner - Deceased
STOCKTON, Jonah George Oct. 1, 1890
Jenkins,
Barry Co., MO
Sept. 30, 1975 SSW: Ora E. - Inscription: "Married Mar. 7, 1909" - Research Note: Son of Thomas Jefferson "Pete" Stockton and Clara Ann Henson buried at Potter Cemetery. Jonah Stockton, age 19, married Ora Hemphill, age 20, on Mar. 7, 1909 in Barry Co., MO. Pete Stockton, father of Jonah, gave consent. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, July 4, 1918 - West Jenkins: Jonah Stockton of Cedar Bluff attended prayer meeting at Lone Elm Sunday night. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Online Newspapers
WW II Draft Card
Census
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STOCKTON, Mark Wade Jan. 28, 1959 Apr. 25, 1981 Research Note: Son of Ronald D. Stockton and Barbara Catherine Stephens. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Father's Obit
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STOCKTON, Matthew Scott Feb. 9, 1962
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Apr. 19, 1962
St. Vincent's Hosp.,
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: According to Culver Funeral Home records his father was Ronald Stockton and his mother Barbara Catherine Stephens. Ronald D. Stockton's address was 1007 Ninth Street, Monett, MO. Burial was in Sparks Cemetery on Apr. 21, 1962. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Culver Funeral Home,
V. 10, P. 19
By Ted Roller
Donna Cooper
STOCKTON, Ora Etta (HEMPHILL) July 17, 1888
Barry Co., MO
Aug. 6, 1958
St. Vincent's Hosp.,
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Jonah George - Inscription: "Married Mar. 7, 1909" - Research Note: Culver Funeral Home records read that James Hemphill was her father and that her mother was Dora Burkhart. Mrs. Orel Daniels was her closest relative. She was married and Jonah G. Stockton, Purdy, MO, was her husband's name. Usual residence was RR 1, Purdy, MO. - 1906 Cedar Bluff Singing Class Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Culver Funeral Home
V. 8, P. 38
Donna Cooper
Class Photo
Death Certificate
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STOCKTON, Orva Buell Apr. 17, 1914
Barry Co., MO
Nov. 18, 1968
At Home,
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Faye I. - Research Note: Culver's Funeral Home records have that Jonah G. Stockton was his father and that Ora Etta was his mother. Faye Stockton was his closest relative. He was a retired farmer. Faye Ash Stockton was his wife's name. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Culver Funeral Home,
V. 13, P. 67,
by Ted Roller
Donna Cooper
Death Certificate
Phyllis Long
STOCKTON, Ronald D. Mar. 21, 1939
Starr City, MO
Dec. 5, 2008
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Rosa Lee - Research Note: Son of Orva Stockton and Faye I. Ash. He was retired from the National Guard after serving twenty years. First wife was Barbara Catherine Stephens. He was united in marriage to Rosa Brigman July 7, 2004, in Eureka springs, Ark. He was preceded in death by his father Orva Stockton, one brother Don Stockton, two sons Mark and Matt Stockton and one grandchild. Barry Co. Advertiser
Dec. 10, 2008
Son's Obit
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Don Warner - Deceased
STOCKTON, Rosa Lee (BRIGMAN) Nov. 10, 1951 No Date SSW: Ronald D. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
STONE, Arthur Leroy Oct. 30, 1896
Clay Co., NE
Mar. 5, 1950
Cassville,
Flat Creek Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "In Memory of Father" - Research Note: His death certificate reads that his father was Blanchard Stone and his mother was Inez Mizner. Thelma Stone was his wife's name. He was age 53 and the cause of death was bronchial pneumonia. He was buried in Sparks Cemetery on Mar. 10, 1950. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Death Certificate
Donna Cooper
STONE, Thelma J. (RILEY) Mar. 6, 1900
Clay Co., NE
Dec. 11, 1988
Lafayette, MO
Inscription: "In Memory of Mother" - Research Note: Daughter of George Robert Riley and Mary Elizabeth Ablott. Wife of Arthur Leroy Stone. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Census
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STURGELL, Tyrell Norman June 3, 1981
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
Feb. 12, 2002
Stone Co., MO
Inscription: "Son of Norman and Jean" - Research Note: Boating accident - Donna's Post: Tyrell Norman Sturgell, age 20, of Cassville, died February 12, 2002, in a boating accident in Stone County. He was born June 3, 1981, in Springfield. He was a 1999 graduate of Cassville High School. He attended Crowder College in Neosho for two years. He was a farmer and rancher. He was a son of Norman and Jean (Harris) Sturgell. Monett Times
Feb. 14, 2002
Mary Homesley
Note
Donna Cooper
Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
SULLINGER, George W. 1873 1901 No Data Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
SULLINGER, George W., Jr. 1901 1906 Research Note: Photo of stone at findagrave.com. Findagrave.com
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SULLINGER, Orral P. 1891 1902 Research Note: Photo of stone at findagrave.com. - Son of George Washington Sullinger and Mary Jane Hillhouse. Findagrave.com
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SULLIVAN, Grace (MAYS) Jan. 30, 1893
Galena,
Cherokee Co., KS
Nov. 19, 1983
Monett, MO
Research Note: Daughter of Thomas Gilbert Mays and Priscilla Lavinia "Ella" Foust. Researchers say she first married first Charles Testerman and second J. L. Sullivan. Obituary
Carissa McCracken
Census
SSDI
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SWAFFAR, Arthur Boyd Feb. 22, 1883
TN
Oct. 29, 1938
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Myrtle Bell - Research Note: His death certificate reads that his name was spelled Swaffer and not Swaffer as his stone reads. The cause of his death was a ruptured appendix. His father was Thomas Jefferson Swaffar, born TN, and his mother was "Bell" Isabellas Hemphill. His wife was Myrtle Swaffar. Mrs. Myrtle Swaffar, Purdy, MO, was the informant. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Death Certificate
Donna Cooper
SWAFFAR, Myrtle Bell (BROWN) (BRADLEY) Sept. 14, 1885 Oct. 26, 1965
Newton,
Harvey Co., KS
SSW: Arthur Boyd - Research Note: Arthur B. Swaffar, age 21, married Myrtle Brown, age 18, on May 11, 1904 in Purdy, Barry Co., MO. Living with her parents in the 1940 census, widowed. - Daughter of William Abraham Brown and Mary Frances Burkhart buried at Sparks Cemetery. Lived in Newton, KS for 8 years. Survived by a son, Wilburn, Tulsa, OK; two daughters, Mrs. Jewell Linebarger, Newton, KS, and Mrs. Edith Watson, Kansas City; two step-sons, A. D. Bradley, Monett, and William Bradley, Fall Brook, CA; two step-daughters, Mrs. Minerva Edie, Cassville, and Mrs. Nadine Spangler, Pismo Beach, CA; a brother, James A. Brown, Englewood, CA; 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
MO Marriage Records
Census
Williamson Funeral Home
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SYFERT, Flora Belle (OAKLEY) Mar. 19, 1867
IL
Mar. 11, 1902 Research Note: Daughter of Francis M. Oakley and Harriet L. Hazlett. Flora B. Oakley may have first married E. Edgar Spencer on Dec. 22, 1886 in Webb City, Jasper Co., MO. Flora B. Oakley, age 32, married Frank P. Syfert, age 46, on Dec. 10, 1899 in Bourbon Co., KS. Frank died in 1933, he was divorced, a miner, and buried in the County Cemetery in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
KS Marriage Index
MO Marriage Records
Frank's DC
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TERREL, Asher Heath Dec. 13, 1861
Lawrence Co., MO
Dec. 23, 1939
Flat Creek Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Asher Heath Terril was listed on his death certificate as divorced. His wife was given as Ida (Terrel) Meeks. The cause of his death was a cerebral hemorrhage. His father was listed as Aaron Terril, born Ohio and his mother as Sarah Pennington, born AL. Mrs. Rosa Connel, Rt. 2, Cassville, MO, was the informant. There seems to be some confusion about how his surname was spelled. It is listed as Terrel and as Terril on the same document. His stone has it spelled Terrel. - Asher H. Terrel, age 37, married Ida McCallister, age 21, on Dec. 22, 1898 in Barry Co., MO. - Cassville Democrat, Saturday, Jan. 3, 1920 - Asher Terrell Badly Injured - While hauling a wagon load of hay, Wednesday, Asher Terrell fell off his wagon, the wheels passing over his right arm between the shoulder and elbow, crushing it badly. The wheels also passed over his body, injuring him internally. This occurred east of Travers, on the Scotch road. Dr. Salyer attended him. He is about 58 years old. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Death Certificate
Donna Cooper
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TERREL, Jerome Bonaparte Dec. 31, 1859 Jan. 7, 1911
Nevada,
Vernon Co., MO
Research Note: His stone has his name spelled Terrel and the paper has it Terrill. Son of Aaron P. Terrel and Sarah Emily Pennington. Son of Aaron Terril and Sarah Pennington. - April 15, 1905, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Sheriff Thomas brought in Jerome Terrell of near Dale, Monday, and lodged in the jail. He is crazy and a special term of county court has been called for the 20th to send him to the asylum. - Jan 26, 1911, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Cross Hollows News: Jerome Terrill, brother of Asher Terrill, died last week at Nevada, and was buried at Sparks Cemetery. Online Newspapers
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TERREL, Sarah Emily (PENNINGTON) May 14, 1826 Nov. 15, 1908 Research Note: Researchers say she was the daughter of Simion Sylvester Pennington and Nancy Elizabeth McGehee. Wife of Arron P. Terrel. Aaron served in Capt. Clark's Independent Cavalry Company, Missouri Home Guard (Union) during the War Between the States. His wife applied for a widows pension based on July 28, 1891. - Family Story at findagrave.com: When Sarah Pennington was 1 year old, her parents went from Alabama to Illinois, near Chicago. When Sarah Emily was 8 years old they moved to Missouri. The Indians were Going to the Cherokee Nation at the same time and the Pennington's traveled with them for a time. Sarah Emily rode a horse with an Indian woman. One of Sarah Emily's aunts on the Patterson side married a Stall. Stall Creek was named for them. Photo
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TERRY, Benjamin Franklin Oct. 4, 1884
Barry Co., MO
Oct. 15, 1965
St. Vincent's Hosp.,
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Maggie J. - Research Note: According to Culver's Funeral Home records Benjamin was a son of Milburn Terry and Rachel Owens. His closest relative was Mrs. Dana Ash, Purdy, MO. He was widowed and had lived his entire life in Barry County. Maggie Turner was his deceased wife's name. Usual residence was Purdy, MO. M. M. Terry of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - September 21, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Gunter: A new boy at Cas Roberts and also a boy at Ben Terry's and a girl at Chris Edwards'. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, June 20, 1918 - Gunter: Ben Terry and family visited Sunday with his father, Milburn Terry. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, January 16, 1919 - Gunter: Oscar Prier and wife are the proud parents of a baby girl born Jan. 3. Ben Terry's have a new girl at their home also born Jan. 3. Photo
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TERRY, Frances Marie (RAWLINGS) (SMITH) Aug. 29, 1916
Havensville,
Pottawatomie Co., KS
July 30, 2014
Christian Health
Care East,
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
SSW: Hoze F. - Inscription: "Married Dec. 25, 1935" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Clarence Hugh and Amelia Marie (Schwartz) Rawlings. Frances worked many years at Cassville Courthouse, and State of MO in the Commodity Division. Frances was a member of the Fundamental Methodist Church in Monett, where she was active in the Ladies Missionary Group. She also was a volunteer for St. Vincent's Hospital Auxiliary. She married Hoze Terry December 25, 1935. They shared 44 years until his passing in August 2, 1980. She married Wilburn Smith "Smitty" May 20, 1992 until his passing in November 5, 1992. She is preceded in death by parents, three brothers, Frank and Tom Rawlings and Gene Brown; three sisters, Lenora Coates, June Coatney and Betty Wendler and a son-in-law Jim Killman. Buchanan Funeral Home
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TERRY, Hoze Fredrick Aug. 9, 1912
Barry Co., MO
Aug. 2, 1980 SSW: Frances "Married Dec. 25, 1935" - Research Note: Son of Benjamin F. Terry and Maggie Josephine Turner. Photo
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TERRY, Maggie Josephine (TURNER) May 14, 1886
MO
Aug. 4, 1959
At Home,
Rural Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Benjamin F. - Research Note: Culver Funeral Home reported that her parents were William Turner and Nancy Hagler. She was married and Ben F. Terry was her husband. The cause of death was coronary embolus and she died at home. - March 31, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Licensed to Wed: Ben Terry, Purdy and Maggie Turner, Purdy. - June 2, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Gunter News: Albert Turner who has recently been sick is spending a few days with his sisters, Mrs. A. Buchanan and Mrs. Ben Terry. - May 15, 1920, Cassville Democrat - Andy Buchanan and Mrs. Ben Terry visited at Ed Balls at Eagle Rock last week. Photo
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THOMAS, Laura Bell (ERVIN) Dec. 4, 1871
Pontiac, IL
Oct. 26, 1942
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Silas Mark - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that her father was Clinton Ervin, born IN, and her mother was Sarah Ellen Brown. She was a widow and Silas Mark Thomas was her husband. She had lived in the community 44 years. She had been widowed two times. Harry C. Thomas, Oceanside, CA, was the informant. Laura B. Ervin married Silas M. Thomas on Sept. 25, 1890 in Carthage, Jasper Co., MO. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, April 11, 1918 - Cross Hollows: Mrs. S. M. Thomas received the news Friday that her father, who has been an invalid for quite a while is not expected to live. Death Certificate
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THOMAS, Silas Mark Aug. 19, 1867
Coles Co., IL
Mar. 24, 1924
Flat Creek Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Laura Bell - Research Note: His death certificate reads that his parents names were Preston Pilgrim Thomas, born Owen Co., IN, and Martha Isabella Connelly born Putnam Co., IN. Harry C. Thomas, Cassville, MO, was the informant. - June 29, 1907, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Cross Hollows News: Born to Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Thomas, the 18th, a six pound boy. - October 21, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Cross Hollows News: Silas Thomas and sons, Earl and Bert, took a bunch of cattle to Purdy last week. - October 28, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Roaring Spring News: Mrs. Silas Thomas of Cross Hollows visited Saturday and Sunday with her cousin, Mrs. W. E. Pruitt and family. - Cross Hollows News: Silas Thomas and son, Burton, visited with their cousins, Will Pruitt and family, of Roaring River Saturday night and Sunday. Death Certificate
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THOMPSON, Mary Mar. 30, 1853 No Date Inscription: "Mary Thompson - Born March 30, 1853" - Research Note: This homemade stone is almost unreadable. In 1982 this stone was transcribed for the cemetery books to read "Mary Thompson, Born Mar. 30, 1863" - The 1880 census has a Mary Thompson, listed married to David Thompson in the Flat Creek Twp., of Barry County. She is age 28, born in KY. They have one child named William P. and are living between James Riddle and Jacob Brown. 1880 Census
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THORNTON, William S. Aug. 16, 1865
Polk Co., IA
Mar. 22, 1890
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Son of H. and S. Thornton" - Research Note: He was a son of Henry and Sarah (Haworth) Thornton. His brother, John Franklin Thornton, is shown in the Shepherd Family Photo. Photo
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TIMMONS, Jesse Leroy July 26, 1915
Barry Co., MO
Mar. 12, 1983 SSW: Maxine E. - Inscription: "Married 23, 1936" - Research Note: Son of Roy Marshall Timmons and Bertha Pruitt. Photo
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TIMMONS, Maxine Elva (NICKLE) Oct. 31, 1916 May 3, 1984 SSW: Jesse L. - Inscription: "Married 23, 1936" - Research Note: Daughter of James Walter Nickle and Allie Eunice Davis. Photo
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TIRREL, Roseann Malinda (CONNEL) Nov. 22, 1856 Dec. 16, 1941 Research Note: This stone has the spelling of Tirrel, should be Terrel. Daughter of Aaron P. Terrel and Sarah Emily Pennington. Malinda R. Terrel, age 39, married Timothy Connel, age 52, on Jan. 13, 1897 in Barry Co., MO. 1900 census, widowed, living with her brother Jerome and mother Sarah. 1910 census, living with her brother Asher, divorced. 1920 census, she is Rosa Terrel, living with her brother Asher. Photo
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TODD, Lavana Ethel (WEBB) Jan. 6, 1892
Stone Co., AR
Apr. 12, 1910
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Ethel Webb - Wife of Homer Todd" - Research Note: Daughter of James A. Webb and Mary E. Oxford buried at Sparks Cemetery. - George Homer Todd killed himself after he cut his wife's throat. His death was caused by a self-inflicted gun shot wound and his death certificate reads that he was buried at Bethel. Her death certificate reads that her husband cut her throat with a razor. Her father was given as J. A. Webb, born Stone Co., AR, and her mother was listed as Mary Oxford, born Barry County. - Cassville Republican, April 14, 1910 - Suicide and Murder - Homer Todd Murders his Wife and Then Shoots Himself - Tuesday forenoon between the hours of eleven and twelve o'clock Homer Todd fired two shots into the body of his wife then cut her throat with a razor. He then turned the revolver and shot himself three times in the head. The tragedy occurred in West Monett near the junction of Myrtle and Valley Streets and was witnessed by several of the neighbors. Joe Johnson reported that he saw the couple come down Myrtle Street and entered the home of Homer Todd's uncle, Geo. Bowman and after remaining there fifteen or twenty minutes they left the house and seemed to be talking earnestly. Mrs. Todd had her arm about the waist of her husband most of the time. After walking a half block they stopped and after having some words, Todd drew a revolver and fired two shots and then threw the woman to the ground and cut her throat. Johnson was a block away but could see all that took place. After the cutting, Todd shook the blood from his hand picked up the gun and started to run back the way they had come. After running half a block he stopped, turned the weapon on himself and fired three bullets into his head. He then ran for a short distance and fell in the road. Mrs. Todd died almost instantly but Todd was carried to the home of Geo. Bowman where in an unconscious state he was placed on a couch and a physician summoned. After leaving Bowman's house and walking a short distance with his wife, Todd returned and it is supposed that he then secured Bowman's revolver with which the shooting was done. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Johnson saw but a small part of the tragedy but their story is substantially as above. Mrs. W. M. Shunk heard the shots and ran out of her home. She saw the struggle and saw the revolver knocked out of Todd's hand. Mrs. Todd made a desperate struggle for her life but was thrown to the ground and her throat cut with a razor. Mrs. Shunk's story corroborates that of Joe Johnson. Officer E. H. Ennis and Justice D. N. Jewett arrived on the scene and impaneled a jury after which Coroner Miller took charge of the body. Mr. and Mrs. Todd had been married for two years but of late had lived unhappily together. For the past few weeks Mrs. Todd had been living with Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Burkhart northeast of Monett and came to town with them Tuesday morning in answer to a telephone message from her husband. Mr. Todd had been working in Springfield and came to Monett Saturday night. He went out to the Burkhart's Sunday and had a long talk with his wife. Mrs. Todd told Mrs. Burkhart she was afraid of her husband. They met and had some conversation on Broadway and then Mr. and Mrs. Burkhart lost track of them. Why they went over to Bowman's is not known. The body of Mrs. Todd was taken to the home of E. E. Eagle on Marshall Hill, there to await the arrival of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Webb, who reside on Flat Creek. This is another death resulting from interference in the family relation. Mr. Todd gave one of our citizens, a few weeks ago, an hour in which to leave the city and these troubles weighted upon his mind is undoubtedly what caused the terrible deed to be performed. Those who know Mr. Todd say that he was an exemplary young man, quiet and studious and not addicted to drinking or other bad habits. Monett Times - Phone messages from Monett Wednesday noon say that Todd is yet alive but the physicians say he can not recover. The funeral of Mrs. Homer Todd, nee Ethel Webb, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Webb north of town on Flat Creek was held Wednesday afternoon and interment made in the Sparks Cemetery. Online Newspapers
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TOWNSEND, Austin Michael Dec. 25, 1995
Aurora,
Lawrence Co., MO
Jan. 5, 2019
Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Austin Michael Townsend, age 23, of Purdy, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019 at his home where he lived with his grandparents, Alvin and Mari Jo Pryor. Son of Tara Beck and step-father Jerry Beck. Preceding him in death were his great-grandparents, Mike and Ruth Donnini; one great-grandma, Geneva Osborn; one aunt, Mary Moore; one uncle, Gerald Donnini, and one cousin, Jerry Donnini. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville, Missouri. Burial will be at Sparks Cemetery in Butterfield, Missouri at a later date.
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TRUHITTE, Benjamin Richard Jan. 9, 1860
Van Buren, AR
Aug. 21, 1936
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Sarielda - Research Note: Son of William L. Truhitte born TN and Martha Ann West. Norman Truhitte of Purdy, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Cause of death was hit by an auto near Butterfield, MO. - Lovella Truhitte Notes: Benjamin Richard Truhitte was the son of Reverend William L. Truhitte. This was the generation where the spelling of the last name changed from Trewhitt to Truhitte. He was known as "Pap" Truhitte in his older years. He always had a bag of candy for his grand children. Benjamin Richard Truhitte died as a result of a buggy/pickup accident. Lovella Truhitte, the grand daughter of Benjamin Richard, explained that his buggy was hit by a drunk driver driving a truck. Benjamin's leg was broken and he died several days later in the hospital. - January 20, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican - The little ten year old son of Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Truhitte north of Cassville, had a narrow escape from being killed by a cow one morning last week. He had turned the stock out of the barn just before starting to school. A cow made for the boy, knocked him down and rolled him about the lot roughly for a few minutes. Had other members of the family not have come to his relief at once he would likely have been killed. - January 31, 1918, Cassville Republican - Star City: Ben Truhitte has returned from California where he has been visiting a daughter. He has been sea sick ever since. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, June 20, 1918 - B. R. Truhitte of the Sparks locality was in Cassville Monday. He said he had lately returned from a trip to Lemon Grove, Calif., where he was called by the serious illness of his daughter, Mrs. Sarah Cannon. Mrs. Cannon was improved sufficiently to return home with him. She was been suffering from appendicitis and has been in very poor health for sometime. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Nov. 28, 1918 - B. R. Truhitte of the Sparks locality stated Wednesday while in Cassville that he had just received a message stating that his daughter, Mrs. Ellis Canon, and two sons of Lemon Grove, Calif., were in the hospital at that place ill of influenza and that the older son, Maynard, was very bad. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, January 30, 1919 - Rev. and Mrs. Harve Truhitte of Bentonville are ill of influenza at the home of Rev. Truhitte's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Truhitte, of the Sparks locality northeast of Cassville. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, June 5, 1919 - Rev. D. H. Truhitte of Rogers, Ark., visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Truhitte of the Sparks locality the first of the week. He has lately been engaged in some of the most successful meetings he has yet held in his work in Benton County. - Cassville Republican, Sept. 25, 1919 - Rev. and Mrs. D. H. Truhitte of Rogers, Ark., are visiting Rev. Truhitte's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Truhitte, of the Sparks locality. Rev. Truhitte has been re-elected as county Missionary for Benton County, Ark., at an increase in salary and has been granted a 60 day vacation. He will assume his duties about the middle of November. Photo
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TRUHITTE, Florence 1887 May 3, 1889 Inscription: "Florence - Daughter of B. R. and S. Truhitte - Aged 1 yr. 9 mo. 1 day" - Research Note: Daughter of Benjamin Richard Truhitte and Sarielda Frances Guffey. Photo
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TRUHITTE, Infant Jan. 20, 1878 Nov. 20, 1878 Inscription: "Infant Son of B. R. and S." - Research Note: This stone is broken at the name line. Son of Benjamin Richard Truhitte and Sarielda Frances Guffey. Photo
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TRUHITTE, James Floyd Oct. 19, 1845
MO
Dec. 23, 1884 Research Note: Living with his parents William L. Truhitte and Martha Ann West. Age 33, son, single farm laborer, "Idiot". Photo
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TRUHITTE, Martha Ann (WEST) May 2, 1827
IN
Apr. 10, 1900
McDonald Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Wife of Wm. L. Truhitte" - Research Note: Researchers say she was the daughter of Rufus West and Hannah Wallace. - Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO, Thursday, April 12, 1900 - Mrs. William Truhitte of McDonald Township died Monday night after a long illness at the ripe old age of 75 years. Her remains were interred in the Sparks Cemetery, Wednesday. Photo
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TRUHITTE, Mary Ella (OAKES) July 23, 1887
Barry Co., MO
Oct. 17, 1961
Cassville Hosp.,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: William R. Truhitte - Research Note: Daughter of Rama M. C. Oakes and Mary Dempsey. Mary Ella Oakes married William R. Truhitte in Barry Co., MO, Aug. 7, 1903. She was age 16 and he was age 18. Benjamin Truhitte and R. M. Oakes gave permission for them to marry. G. E. Truitte of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Photo
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TRUHITTE, Rosa L. Nov. 1881 June 12, 1882 Inscription: "Daughter of B. R. and S. - Aged 7 month 28 days" - Research Note: Daughter of Benjamin Richard Truhitte and Sarielda Frances Guffey. Photo
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TRUHITTE, Sarielda Frances (GUFFEY) 1859
Putnam Co., MO
Feb. 9, 1937
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Benjamin Richard - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that John Guffey was her father. Benjamin Truhitte was given as her husband's name. She was widowed and age 77 years, 10 months and 20 days old when she died. Norman Truhitte, Purdy, MO, gave the information. Photo
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TRUHITTE, William L., Rev. Jan. 15, 1823
Morgan Co., TN
Nov. 28, 1908
Near Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Son of Jesse Truhitte/Trewhitt and Nancy Elizabeth Gilstrap. Civil War Veteran: Co. A. 1st ARK CAV. He applied for his pension on July 16, 1890. Served from June 1862 to Aug. 1865. - Nov. 1908 - Called to the Great Beyond - Died, November 28 at his home seven miles northeast of Cassville, Rev. W. L. Truhitte. - Rev. Truhitte was born in Morgan County, Tennessee January 15, 1823, departed this life November 28, 1908, age 85 years 20 months, 13 days. He was married to Martha Ann West of Putnam County in early life. To this union were born eight children, three of whom are still living: B. R. Truhitte of McDonald township, Mrs. R. L. Lewis of Mineral township, and Mrs. Lizzie Reynolds of Grove, Oklahoma. Bro. Truhitte served in the U. S. Army in the first regiment, Arkansas Cavalry under Captain Dugley, for about three years. He professed faith in Christ in 1866 and united with the Baptist church at Salem, Arkansas, was ordained to the gospel ministry, and moved to Barry County in 1876. Bro. Truhitte was an earnest and faithful minister of the gospel, a devoted Christian, an affectionate husband, and a kind father. Funeral services were conducted at Fairview by Revs. Smallwood, Brattin, and Parmley, after which the body was laid to rest in the Sparks Cemetery. Online Obit
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TRUHITTE, William Richard Sept. 29, 1885
Barry Co., MO
Aug. 10, 1946
Stella Hosp.,
Stella,
Newton Co., MO
SSW: Mary Ella - Research Note: Son of Benjamin Richard Truhitte born TN and Sarielda Guffy born AR. Glen Truhitte of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - December 3, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Cedar Bluff News: Harve Truhitte has sold his interest in the Truhitte Bros. Store to his brother, Will. - January 3, 1918, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Will Truhitte and son, Elzie, bought two big fine registered hogs from Norman McNabb last week. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, May 9, 1918 - Will Truhitte has purchased a new Ford truck. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, Sept. 26, 1918 - Star City: Glenn Truhitte, the youngest son of W. R. Truhitte was thrown from a horse and considerably bruised up. After having his arm dressed by the doctor he is progressing nicely. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, January 16, 1919 - Will Truhitte and Charlie Kendall motored to Cassville Tuesday. - Cassville Republican, Aug. 28, 1919 - Will Truhitte and Charles Kendall of Star City were here Tuesday for cans for the canning factory at that place. They expect a nice run this season. Photo
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TUDOR, Mary Margaret July 26, 1944 Oct. 29, 1975 No Data Photo
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TUDOR, Norman Ellis "Skip" Oct. 21, 1936
El Dorado Springs,
Cedar Co., MO
Nov. 15, 2000 Inscription: "SSGT US AIR FORCE KOREA" - Research Note: Son of Jesse M. Tudor and Letha M. Fetty. He was a retired insurance salesman. He was preceded in death by one sister, Darlene Tudor. The body will be cremated and memorial services will be held in Auburndale, Florida. - Norman Ellis Tudor, age 48, married Charlotte Mae Kissinger, age 41, on Dec. 21, 1984 in Dade Co., MO. Photo
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TURNER, Almeda Ellen (LOWE) July 9, 1879
Barry Co., MO
June 27, 1951
Rural Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Leroy Lowe (son) - Research Note: Daughter of James Calvin Lowe and Amanda Caroline Lee. Usual residence was Gilliam, Saline Co., MO. Iva West of Gilliam, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Meda E. Lowe, age 21, married Edward Everett, age 21, on Aug. 10, 1900 in Barry Co., MO. Photo
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TURNER, Andrew Jackson Feb. 12, 1847
Bradley Co., TN
Dec. 29, 1924
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Parents not named on the death certificate. Bert Patton was the informant. His wife was Mary Jane Garrison. - A. J. Turner, age 41, married E. C. "Milley" Hollimon, age 30, on July 14, 1889 in Ouachita Co., AR. - June 9, 1900 census, Stone Co., MO, Andrew is age 53, widowed with children; Emma, age 21, born Dec. 1878 TX; Menles?, son, age 16, born July 1883 AR; John, age 13, born 1887 MO; and Fannie, age 11, born 1888 MO. - Andrew J. Turner, age 53, married Mary Jane Garrison, age 28, on Aug. 29, 1900 in Stone Co., MO. Enlisted in Company F, Arkansas 2nd Infantry Regiment on 15 Feb 1864 from Clarksville, AR. Death Certificate
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TURNER, Edward Evert Nov. 1, 1878
Barry Co., MO
May 28, 1936
Newton Co., MO
SSW: Margaret Catherine (daughter) - Research Note: Son of William Turner born TN and Nancy Hagler. Mrs. Ed Turner of rural Neosho, Newton Co., MO was the informant on the death certificate. His wife was Almeda Ellen Lowe. Photo
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TURNER, Leroy Lowe "Roy" Apr. 22, 1906
Barry Co., MO
Feb. 22, 1938 SSW: Almeda Ellen - Research Note: Son of Edward Everett Turner and Almeda "Meda" Ellen Lowe. Roy L. Turner, age 20, married Lyda May Larue, age 19, on May 30, 1926 on Red Fork, Tulsa Co., OK. Meda E. Turner, mother of Roy, gave consent. Lyda married second Roy Bullington and third Alexander Morgan. Photo
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TURNER, Margaret Catherine Aug. 27, 1909
KS
July 12, 1910
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Edward Evert - Research Note: Daughter of Edward Everett Turner and Almeda Ellen Lowe. - July 21, 1910, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Dog Hollow News: The little child of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Turner was buried at Sparks Thursday. The funeral services were conducted by Bro. Plummer and Sister Boyd. The bereaved have our sympathy. Online Newspapers
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TURNER, Mary Jane (GARRISON) Aug. 27, 1870
Stone Co., MO
Dec. 19, 1938
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Daughter of Abner Garrison and Mary Jane McCullough. Wife of Andrew Jackson Turner. Death was by suicide, she had taken carbolic acid. Willa Mae Schurmier? was the informant on the death certificate. Andrew J. Turner, age 53, married Mary Jane Garrison, age 28, on Aug. 29, 1900 in Stone Co., MO. - Mrs. Mary Jane Turner, widow of the late Andrew Jackson Turner, died at her home north of Cassville Sunday, Dec. 18, age 68 years. Mrs. Turner was born in Stone County but the family had lived in this county for many years. Funeral services were held Wed. afternoon Dec. 21, at the Fairview Baptist Church and burial was made in the Sparks Cemetery, with W. D. Koon undertakers in charge. She was a daughter of Mary Jane and Abner Garrison. She was united in marriage to A. J. Turner Aug. 29, 1900. To this union six children were born. Surviving of the immediate family are two sons; Alvin Turner and Efton Turner, both of Cassville: Mrs. Ira Stockton of Monett; one brother, Sigle Garrison of Columbus, KS and one sister, Mrs. Lee Clifton of Caldwell, ID; and eleven grand-children. She professed faith in Christ a number of years ago and was a faithful member of the Church of Christ. Her husband preceded her in death 14 years ago. Rev. O. M. Ennis of this city conducted the funeral services. Death Certificate
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TURNER, Nancy Vilotta (HAGLER) Nov. 1, 1845 Sept. 27, 1905 SSW: William Monroe - Research Note: Daughter of Abraham Lenoir Hagler and Eliza Easter Lee. Photo
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TURNER, William Monroe Oct. 1835
TN
Sept. 8, 1907 SSW: Nancy V. - Inscription: "Age 70 Years" - Research Note: Cassville Democrat, September 14, 1907 - Wm. Turner died Saturday night at his home in this city, of stomach and heart trouble, age about 70 years. He was a veteran of the civil war and left a number of sons and daughters to mourn his death. Rev. U. G. Bryant conducted funeral services at Sparks Cemetery, Monday, where the remains were buried. - Served in the Civil War from Oct. 1862 to Mar. 3, 1863. Private, Co. M, 6th MO CAV. - March 10, 1906, Cassville Democrat - Wm. Turner is running his saw mill east of town to its full capacity. He has orders for three cars of hardwood lumber. Photo
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TWILLIGEAR, Emanuel Feb. 16, 1871
Carroll Co., KY
Jan. 17, 1953
McDonald Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Louisa - Research Note: Emanuel Twilligear's death certificate reads that Samuel C. H. Twilligear was his father and that his mother was named Louisa Spillman. The cause of death was influenza. Mrs. Goldia Twilligear was his wife and the informant. - June 6, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Cross Hollows: Emanuel Twilligear and family attended the funeral of Ollie Swindle at Monett Sunday. - Father's Obit Death Certificate
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TWILLIGEAR, Florence "Marion" (WALL) (FLETCHER) (HENDERSON) Feb. 19, 1902
Chicago,
Cook Co., IL
Mar. 1989 SSW: Rosco - Research Note: Daughter of Charles Louis Wall and Grace May Keller. Married to Calvin Emory Henderson on Dec. 22, 1961. - Calvin's Obit Photo
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TWILLIGEAR, Louisa (DILBECK) Dec. 29, 1872
MO
May 20, 1930 SSW: Emanuel - Research Note: Daughter of George Washington Dilbeck and Martha Emily Bandy buried at Sparks Cemetery. Emanuel Twilligear married Louise Dilbeck on May 17, 1891 in Barry Co., MO. Photo
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TWILLIGEAR, Rosco Feb. 5, 1892
Barry Co., MO
Nov. 12, 1949
Chicago,
Cook Co., IL
SSW: Marion - Research Note: Culver Funeral Home records read that his father was Emanuel Twilligear and that his mother was Louise Dilbeck. He was married and Marion Fletcher Twilligear was his wife's name. His first wife was Susan Land. WW II Draft Card he is living in Chicago, IL. - May 9, 1912, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Cross Hollows News: Roscoe Twilligear and Miss Susan Land drove to Cassville Wednesday where they were united in marriage by Squire Plattenburg. They have the best wishes of a host of friends. (Married May 1, 1912.) - Licensed to Wed: Rosco Twilligear, 20, Cassville and Susie Lamb, 18, Cassville. - June 5, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Cross Hollows News: Rosco Twilligear and wife visited Ernest Land and wife of Happy Hollow Saturday night and Sunday. - January 13, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Cross Hollows News: The candy breaking at Roscoe Twilligear's Saturday night was well attended. All report a nice time. - March 2, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Cedar Bluff News: Miss Eula Jackson, who came down from Lawrence County a short time ago, is real sick with measles at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Manuel Twilligear. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, March 20, 1919 - Circuit Court: Susie Twilligear vs. Roscoe Twilligear, divorce, dismissed by agreement. She was granted a divorce in Nov. 1919. - Susie Twilligear vs. Pearl Long, damages, dismissed in vacation at cost of defendant. - Cassville Republican, Nov. 20, 1919 - Circuit Court: Hiram Long vs. Roscoe Twilligear, damages, dismissed. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Culver's Funeral Home,
V. 3, P. 138,
by Ted Roller
Donna Cooper
Online Newspapers
WW II Draft Card
Phyllis Long
WALLES, Jeffery June 11, 1978 Aug. 5, 1978 No Data Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
WEAVER, Huldah Oct. 27, ???? Dec. 13, 1894 Inscription: "Son of A. W. and M. E." - Research Note: Photo of stone at findagrave.com. Broken on the birth date. Findagrave.com
Phyllis Long
WEAVER, John R. May 1, 1893 July 28, 1893 Inscription: "Son of A. W. and M. E." Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
WEBB, Eliza J. Jan. 8, 1882 Apr. 21, 1908 Inscription: "Wife of Geo. W." Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
WEBB, James A. Dec. 18, 1869
Timbo, AR
Apr. 22, 1937
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Mary E. - Research Note: His death certificate reads that he was born in 1879 and not 1869 as the stone reads. He was age 67 years, 4 months and 5 days old when he died, which would make the 1869 date the correct one. His wife was Fannie Webb and that the cause of his death was a cerebral hemorrhage. William A. Webb, born Knoxville, TN, was his father and his mother was Josie B. Brown (Cynthia Josephine Brown), born Georgia. The informant was Fannie Webb, Purdy, MO. J. A. Webb, age 21, first married Mary E. Oxford, age 22, on Jan. 5, 1890 in Stone Co., AR. J. A. Webb, age 62, second married Frances "Fanny" Caroline (Nollner) King, age 46, on Apr. 10, 1932 in Stone Co., AR. - July 13, 1916, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Purdy News: James Webb and Lafayette Hemphill are sporting new Ford cars now. W. A. Boucher has a new Grant "Six". - Cassville Republican, Aug. 14, 1919 - James Webb of the Sparks locality northeast of Cassville had a good cow killed by lightning on the evening of August 1 during the electrical and rain storm. The wind did considerable damage at the Roy Haskins farm and to wheat stacks and to the corn in that locality. - Daughter Ethel's Murder Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Death Certificate
Donna Cooper
AR Marriage Index
Phyllis Long
WEBB, Mary E. (OXFORD) Nov. 20, 1867
Barry Co., MO
May 20, 1931
McDonald Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: James A. - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that James Webb was her husband. Her father was Fait Oxford (Lafayette David Oxford), born TN, and her mother Sarah Jane Kelton, born TN. James Webb, Purdy, MO, was the informant. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Death Certificate
Donna Cooper
WEBB, Otis May 17, 1904 Jan. 25, 1905 Inscription: "Otis - Son of G. W. and Lisa Webb" - Research Note: Son of George W. and Eliza J. Webb. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Note
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WEBB, Ulysses G. Mar. 6, 1894
Barry Co., MO
Sept. 12, 1913
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
Inscription: "Ulysses G. - Son of J. A. and M. E. Webb" - Research Note: Son of James A. Webb and Mary Oxford. - September 18, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Ulysses Webb, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Webb of McDonald Township, died Friday morning at Springfield following an operation for appendicitis. According to the Springfield papers he had been in good health until a short time ago when he suffered an attack of appendicitis. On Thursday of last week he underwent an operation at the Springfield Hospital for relief, but instead, it proved fatal to the young man's life. For some time he had been in Springfield attending the Springfield State Normal School. Later he completed a course in a business college in Springfield and accepted a position with the Inland Printing Company. He was 19 years of age and was a young man of much promise. His body was shipped to Purdy and Interment was made Saturday in the Sparks Cemetery. Online Obit
Donna Cooper
Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Census
Note
Phyllis Long
WEBBER, Arthur J. Apr. 11, 1928
Verona, MO
Oct. 11, 1983 SSW: Edith M. - Research Note: Son of Jesse Earl Webber and Lavada Jane Henson. - Military Stone - Inscription: "BM 3 US NAVY - KOREA" Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
SS Claims Index
Phyllis Long
WEBBER, Edith M. May 6, 1931 No Date SSW: Arthur J. - Inscription: "Married June 15, 1957" Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
WEBBER, Jesse E. Feb. 8, 1898
Butler, MO
June 11, 1990
Springfield Hosp.,
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
SSW: Lavada J. - Inscription: "Married Sept. 10, 1918" - Research Note: Son of Leander "Lee" Webber and Anna Willie Hardin buried at New Site Cemetery. He was a long time Cassville resident. He was a retired farmer. He was a Baptist. He married Lavada Jane Henson on September 10, 1918. She died September 3, 1970. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Williamson Funeral Home
Census
Phyllis Long
WEBBER, Lavada Jane (HENSON) Sept. 22, 1892
Jenkins,
Barry Co., MO
Sept. 3, 1970
Barry Co. Hosp.,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Jesse E. - Inscription: "Married Sept. 10, 1918" - Research Note: Daughter of Richard Samuel Henson and Amarada Wilson buried at New Liberty/King's Prairie Cemetery. She was a lifelong resident of Cassville, and a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Jesse, two sons, two daughters, five brothers, five sisters, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. - Her husband was the informant on the death certificate. Rural Cassville, Barry Co., MO resident. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Springfield News-Leader
Death Certificate
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WEST, William John Feb. 9, 1871
IN
Mar. 10, 1930
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: His death certificate reads that John William West was his father's name and that the informant didn't know his mother's name. He was a missionary. The cause of death was asthma and valvular heart disease. Clarence Hoenshell, Purdy, MO, was the informant. His mother was Delila J. Tompkins. J. W. West married Frances Leona "Fannie" Howery on July 25, 1893 in Bates Co., MO. Fanny died in 1938 and is buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Arcadia, Crawford Co., KS beside her son Dennis. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Death Certificate
Donna Cooper
Census
MO Marriage Records
Phyllis Long
WHITE, Elizabeth Virginia "Lizzie" (GASSETT) July 1, 1865
Cedar Co., MO
Sept. 18, 1932
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Neal - Research Note: Her death certificate has her birth date as Mar. 11, 1865 and not July 1, 1865 as the stone reads. Her father was Friend Lilbern Gassett, born MO, and her mother was Laura H. Kennedy, born MO. Neal White, Purdy, MO, was the informant. E. V. Gassett married Neal White on May 20, 1883 in Cedar Co., MO. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Death Certificate
Donna Cooper
MO Marriage Records
Phyllis Long
WHITE, Fairy Jewell Dec. 29, 1900
Cedar Co., MO
Jan. 25, 1912
McDonald Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
Inscription: "Fairy F. - Dau. of S. N. and E. V. White" - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that her name as Fairy Jewell and not Fairy F. as the stone reads. Her father was Neal White, born Dade Co., MO, and her mother was Lizzie Gassett, born Cedar Co., MO. Lizzie White, Cassville, MO, was the informant. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Death Certificate
Donna Cooper
WHITE, Joy N. Nov. 1, 1904
Cloverdale, KS
Mar. 20, 1919
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: His death certificate reads that he was born in 1905 instead of 1904 like the stone reads. He was age 14 years, 4 months and 20 days old when he died, which would make the 1904 date correct. It is listed in the index by the SOS web site as Jay N. White. His father is given as Neal White, born Dade Co., MO, and his mother as Elizabeth V. Gassett, born Cedar Co., MO. Neal White, Hailey, MO, was the informant. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Death Certificate
Donna Cooper
WHITE, Neal Apr. 23, 1855 Aug. 19, 1941 SSW: Elizabeth Virginia - Research Note: Son of Daniel M. White and Lettia Jane Crisp. - September 18, 1909, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - I. O. Payne has trade the mill at Travers, to Neal White of Granola, Kansas, who will move to Travers next month. - September 1, 1917, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - We enjoyed a very pleasant visit with a former neighbor, Neil White, of the Hailey neighborhood, Saturday night and Sunday. Mr. White formerly owned and operated the mill at Travers. He says every thing is prosperous with him. May success and happiness attend them through life, and may they enjoy eternal bliss in the life to come. - Cassville Democrat, July 3, 1920 - Mrs. Laura Dozer and family who have been visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Neal White have returned home. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Online Newspapers
Census
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WIERMAN, Amelia "Mellie" Lucinda (MORGAN) Mar. 29, 1905
AR
Nov. 18, 1962
Cardwell Hosp.,
Stella,
Newton Co., MO
Research Note: Mellie Morgan, age 20, married Luther Wierman, age 20, on July 7, 1925 in McDonald Co., MO. Daughter of Richard Morgan and Rosa Nickles buried at Sparks Cemetery. Death Certificate
MO Marriage Records
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WIERMAN, George Washington July 16, 1878
Wolfe Co., KY
Oct. 30, 1960
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Lizzie - Research Note: KY birth records give his parents as William Wierman and Polly A. Hatten as does the SS Claims Index. His first wife was Martha Elizabeth "Lizzie" Truhitte. - Oct. 30, 1960 - Cassville, Mo. - The Rev. George W. Wierman, 82 year old resident of rural Cassville, died Monday morning after an illness of several months. He was born in the state of Kentucky on July 16, 1878, and had been a resident of this area since he was two years old. He had retired from the Baptist ministry two years ago. He is survived by six sons, Oscar Wierman and Wilbur Wierman, both of Exeter, Luther Wierman of the Jenkins community; Dick Wierman of Cassville, Clyde Wierman of Webb City, and Carl Wierman of Willits, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Ed Writer of Jenkins, Mrs. Samuel Johnson of Wentworth, and Miss Lyda Wierman of the home; one brother, John Wierman of Union Gap, Wash.; one sister, Mrs. Patsy Jones of Belfair, Wash.; 25 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon in Culver chapel, with the Rev. Charles Vansandt officiating. Burial will be in Sparks cemetery. - Death certificate: Son of William Wierman and Polly. Mrs. Bertha Writer of Jenkins, MO was the informant on the death certificate. DC gives his birth as 1879. Death date Oct. 31, 1960. Donna's Note: Funeral home records, published by Ted Roller, state he was a minister by occupation. His father was given as Will Wierman and his mother as Polly. It gives his birth as July 16, 1879 and not in 1878 as the stone has. Also the date of death was given as Oct. 31, 1960 and not Oct. 30 as submitted. Ida (Eagle) Wierman, deceased was given as his wife's name. Mrs. Bertha Writer of Jenkins was given as his closest relative. George Wierman, age 20, married Lizzie Truhitte, age 18, on Nov. 20, 1898 in Barry Co., MO. William Wierman, father of George, gave consent. Ida Parlee (Oxford) (Eagle) Wierman was his (second) wife and she is buried at Calton Cemetery. Obit
Death Certificate
KY Birth Records
SS Claims Index
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Photo
Donna Mills
Note
Donna Cooper
Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
WIERMAN, "Lizzie" Martha Elizabeth (TRUHITTE) June 9, 1880
Barry Co., MO
Apr. 1, 1940
Flat Creek Twp.,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: George Washington - Research Note: Her death certificate has her name spelled Weirman. Her father is given as Benjamin R. Truhitte, born AR. Sarielda Guffey, born AR, was listed as her mother's name. Norman Truhitte, Purdy, MO, gave the information. On Nov. 20, 1908, Barry Co., MO, Lizzie Truhitte married George Wierman. Photo
Donna Mills
Death Certificate
Donna Cooper
Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
WIERMAN, Luther Verlin Mar. 19, 1905
Barry Co., MO
Jan. 11, 1986 Research Note: Temporary Marker - Research Note: Son of George Washington Wierman and Martha Elizabeth Truhitte. His first wife was Amelia "Mellie" Lucinda Morgan. Luther Wierman, age 20, married Mellie Morgan, age 20, on July 7, 1925 in McDonald Co., MO. Note at findagrave.com: "Second wife, Francis Foster never replace his headstone". - Another Photo Photo
Donna Mills
Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Father's Obit
Census
MO Marriage Records
Phyllis Long
WIERMAN, Lyda Stella Dec. 23, 1919 July 24, 1974 Research Note: Daughter of George Washington Wierman and Martha Elizabeth Truhitte. Photo
Donna Mills
Census
Phyllis Long
WILKERSON, Fredrick Cecil June 1906
Barry Co., MO
Mar. 3, 1913
McDonald Twp.,
Barry Co. MO
Research Note: His father was Fred Wilkerson and his mother was Mollie Jane Byrd. He was buried on March 4, 1913. Informant: B. R. Byrd, McDowell, MO, and the undertaker was Herman Raines, Purdy, MO. Death Certificate
Deceased Beverly Matthews
WILLIAMSON, Kelley Gene Aug. 30, 1959
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Mar. 28, 2017
Rural Spur, TX
Research Note: He was the son of Ronald Gene "Tex" and Norma Lea (Dilbeck) Williamson. Kelley grew up and received his education in Cassville where he graduated from high school. In 1980 he purchased Williamson Jewelry Store and also owned Diamond W Car wash and Convenience Store and he loved being a storm chaser for The Weather Channel. He had been a rodeo clown for ACRA. He was an avid bass fisherman, and was a FLW Bassmaster, a USTRC Team Roper and he loved to drive his race car at Monett. He enjoyed metal detecting for Civil War artifacts. Kelley had his pilot license for light air craft and his radar license. He also raised chickens and cattle, baled hay for many farmers and he loved to hunt. Survived by one daughter of Wheaton, Missouri; one sister of Cassville, Missouri and two grandchildren. - Crash in Texas kills 2 storm chasers from Cassville - SPUR, Texas -- Two storm chasers from Cassville have died while chasing storms in northern Texas Tuesday. The Weather Channel reports Kelley Williamson, 57, and Randy Yarnall, 55, were two of three storm chasers killed in the crash near Spur, Texas. Williamson was a noted storm chaser for The Weather Channel. Yarnall chased with Williamson as his driver. Police identified the third driver as Corbin Lee Jaeger, 25, of Peoria, Arizona. The crash happened as the Williamson and Yarnall were tracking a storm around 3:30 p.m. Police say his black suburban collided with a black Jeep. The driver of the Jeep, Jaeger, was the only person inside that vehicle. All three were pronounced dead at the scene. The crash remains under investigation. Fohn Funeral Home
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WILLIAMSON, Norma Lea (DILBECK) Nov. 30, 1932 No Date SSW: Rondal Gene "Tex" - Inscription: "Married May 12, 1951" - Research Note: Daughter of Arthur Orin "Pat" Dilbeck and Edith Bell Writer buried in Sparks Cemetery. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Census
Phyllis Long
WILLIAMSON, Rondal Gene "Tex" Jan. 25, 1932
Eagle Rock,
Barry Co., MO
Sept. 24, 2007
At Home, Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Norma Lee (Dilbeck) - Inscription: "Married May 12, 1951" - Research Note: Rondal Gene "Tex" Williamson, age 75, of Cassville, passed away Monday, Sept. 24, 2007. He was born Jan. 25, 1932, in Eagle Rock, the son of Ermal and Minnie Mae (Easley) Williamson, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Wayne Williamson in 2001. On May 12, 1951, in Eureka Springs, Ark., he was united in marriage to Norma Lea Dilbeck. They have been married for fifty-six years. He was a 1951 graduate of Cassville High School. He sold cars for 40 years and was employed with Blalack Chevrolet as sales manager and operated Cassville Auto Sales for 10 years. He also owned Seven Valleys Motel for 25 years and grew chickens for George's for 15 years. Barry Co. Advertiser
Democrat
Sept. 27, 2007
Phyllis Long
Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
WOOD, C. A. No Date No Date Research Note: Homemade Stone - matches the M. E. Wood stone. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
WOOD, Hiram L. Feb. 17, 1828
NY
Aug. 1, 1891
MO
Research Note: Hiram L. Wood is in the 1890 Veteran Census. Probably this H. L. Wood. Served as Private, Co. L, 60th MO CAV from Apr. 1863 to Oct. 1864. His wife, Helena T. (Board) Wood filed for his CW pension on Nov. 16, 1891. Helena was born Mar. 23, 1838 in MO and died Mar. 8, 1917 in Red Oak, Lawrence Co., MO. Daughter of John M. Board, born VA. Charles E. Wood was the informant on the death certificate. Buried at Colley Cemetery in Lawrence Co., MO. 1880 census they had children Albert L., age 21; John T., age 17; George M., age 15; Harry, age 12; Charles E., age 7. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Census
CW Pension Records
Phyllis Long
WOOD, M. No Date No Date Research Note: Homemade Stone. This stone matches the Wood stone. Has a date of 5/26/1914 on it. - Another Photo Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
WOOD, M. E. No Date No Date Research Note: Homemade Stone. This stone matches the Wood stone. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
WORMINGTON, Claude Rolland Jan. 17, 1909
Barry Co., MO
Aug. 2, 1943
Rancho Cucamonga,
San Bernardino Co., CA
Research Note: Listed at findagrave.com. Son of Elzie Edgar Wormington and Ora Myrtle Henderson. Rolland Wormington married Nota Viola Terry on Feb. 12, 1928 in Purdy, Barry Co., MO. Nota is buried at Purdy Cemetery. Census
MO Marriage Records
CA Death Index
Phyllis Long
WORMINGTON, Elzie Edgar Sept. 3, 1887
Monett,
Barry Co., MO
Apr. 10, 1967
Sunset Valley Nursing Home,
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Elza Wormington was a son of James Robert and Josephine Mariah (Means) Wormington. His wife was Ora Henderson. Mrs. Leva Wood of Monett, MO was the informant on the death certificate. - July 20, 1907, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Elzy Wormington of near Monett, was arrested Wednesday, on charge of seducing Miss Ora Henderson, aged 17. He gave bond for his appearance in court. - Wormington Family Photo Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Note
Donna Cooper
Death Certificate
Online Newspapers
Census
SS Claims Index
Phyllis Long
WORMINGTON, Ora Myrtle (HENDERSON) Jan. 19, 1890
Purdy,
Barry Co., MO
Apr. 19, 1929
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: Her death certificate lists Elzy Wormington as her husband. It gives 1889 as her birth year and not 1890 as the stone reads. Robert Henderson was her father's name and her mother was given as Inmam. Elzy Wormington was the informant. Her mother was Louisa Elizabeth Inman second wife of Robert James Henderson buried at A. J. Henderson Cemetery. Robert, her father, is buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Death Certificate
Donna Cooper
Census
Phyllis Long
WORMINGTON, Ornan Feb. 26, 1919 Feb. 28, 1919 Inscription: "Infant" - Research Note: Son of Elzie Edgar Wormington and Ora Myrtle Henderson. - Cassville Republican, Thursday, March 6, 1919 - The little infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Elsie Wormington of the lower Gunter locality died Friday night and was buried Saturday. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Online Newspapers
Phyllis Long
WRITER, Bertha (WIERMAN) (COX) Oct. 15, 1900 Aug. 19, 1983 SSW: Charles Edward - Research Note: Daughter of George Washington Wierman and Martha Elizabeth Truhitte. Her first husband was John William Cox buried at Sparks Cemetery. Bertha Cox, age 42, married Charles Edward Writer, age 43, on Apr. 27, 1942 in Benton Co., AR. Both gave residence as Cassville, Barry Co., MO. - Another Photo Photo
Donna Mills
Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Census
Phyllis Long
WRITER, Charles Edward Oct. 1, 1899
MO
Aug. 11, 1979
Jenkins,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Bertha - Research Note: Son of Charles Marion Writer and Esther Jane McMillian. Gerri's Note: His name was really Charles Edwin Writer. His first wife was Loella Evelena (Johnson) (Writer) (Hathcock) Schultz buried at Leann Cemetery. Second wife was Bertha Cox, age 42, married Charles Edward Writer, age 43, on Apr. 27, 1942 in Benton Co., AR. Both gave residence as Cassville, Barry Co., MO. - Another Photo Headstone
Gerri Becher
Photo
Donna Mills
Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Death Certificate
AR Marriage Index
Census
Phyllis Long
WRITER, Charles Marion July 25, 1871
Fayetteville,
Washington Co., AR
Oct. 2, 1942
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Esther J. - Research Note: Son of unknown and Priscilla Ann (Morris) Writer. Husband of Esther Jane McMillan. - Donna's Note: He has two stones both have 1871 - not 1872 as posted. One is a homemade stone. - October 21, 1915, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Cross Hollows News: C. M. Writer has moved his cane mill from A. J. Land's place. - Daughter's marriage: Cassville Republican Oct. 2, 1919 - Arthur Dilbeck, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dilbeck, and Miss Edith Writer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Writer, of Cross Hollows locality drove to the home of Esquire J. W. Phillips of Hailey Sunday, September 28 and were united in the Holy bonds of matrimony. These young people are of good families and we predict for them a happy future. Headstone
Gerri Becher
Shirley Writer Chang
Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Census
Online Newspapers
Phyllis Long
WRITER, Charles William Oct. 29, 1936
Barry Co., MO
May 22, 2011
Joplin,
Jasper Co., MO
SSW: Gerda - Inscription: "Married Dec. 1, 1978" - Research Note: Charles was a victim of the devastating tornado in Joplin, MO on Jan. 22, 2011. He was the son of Herbert and Georgia M. (Pryor) Writer. On February 20, 1954, he was united in marriage to Peggy Hyde (now Peggy Dalton), and to this union one son and one daughter were born. On December 1, 1978, in Miami, Oklahoma, he married Gerda (Ehrmann) Henderson. Preceding him in death were his parents and a grandson, Chris Henderson. Charles grew up and received his education at Cassville, graduating from Cassville High School. From April 1, 1954, until December 18, 1964, he served in the United States Navy. After returning to Cassville, Charles owned and operated the DX Gas Station here. For several years he drove semi trucks for various trucking companies. He then owned and operated High Point Trucking Company. - Peggy is buried at Roller Cemetery, McDonald Co., MO. - Military Stone - Inscription: ADR2 US NAVY, KOREA, VIETNAM Fohn Funeral Home
Phyllis Long
Photo
Diana Cope
WRITER, Esther Jane (MCMILLAN) Mar. 31, 1874
Marysville,
Marshall Co., KS
Aug. 23, 1953
Rural Shell Knob,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Charles M. - Research Note: Wife of Charles Marion Writer. She was a daughter of Peter McMillan and Esther Suter. Mrs. John Powell of Cassville, MO was the informant on the death certificate. Charles M. Writer, age 26, married Esther J. McMillan, age 22, on Sept. 9, 1896 in Pierce City, Lawrence Co., MO. Headstone
Gerri Becher
Note
Shirley Writer Chang
Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Death Certificate
MO Marriage Records
Phyllis Long
WRITER, Georgia (PRYOR) (FORD) (PERKINS) (RAMSEY) Apr. 11, 1914
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Mar. 1, 2005
St. John's Regional,
Springfield,
Greene Co., MO
SSW: Herbert - Research Note: Georgia Pryor Ramsey, 100, of Cassville, died March 1 at St. John's Regional Health Care Center in Springfield. She was born April 11, 1914, in Cassville, and was a daughter of William Francis and Loella (Koch) Pryor. She was a 1942 graduate of the Chicago School of Nursing. She worked at Cardwell Memorial Hospital in Stella and at Webb City and Cassville hospitals. She opened a licensed nursing home in Cassville. She was owner and administrator of Sunset Valley Nursing Home and administrator of the Barry County Nursing Home before retiring in 1974. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cassville, St. John's Hospital Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, and past member of the Barry County Historical Society and Barry County Senior Center. She married Herbert Writer on January 26, 1929, and he preceded her in death January 18, 1958. She also married Virgil Ford, Alvin Perkins, and Walter Ramsey, and they all preceded her in death. She was preceded in death by one sister, Bertha Pugh; and four brothers, Olen, Francis, Verlon, and Alvin Pryor. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Monett Times
Mar. 4, 2005
Donna Cooper
WRITER, Gerda (EHRMANN) HENDERSON Mar. 26, 1937 No Date SSW: Charles William - Inscription: "Married Dec. 1, 1978" Photo
Diana Cope
WRITER, Herbert Oct. 4, 1908
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Jan. 18, 1958
At Home,
Rural Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
SSW: Georgia - Research Note: Culver Funeral Home records have that his father was Charles Writer and his mother Esther McMillan. He was divorced. - Joplin Globe, January 19, 1958 - Herbert Writer, 49 years old, died at his home in Cassville this afternoon after being ill one and a half years. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Georgie Writer; two daughters, Yvonne Writer and Linda Writer of the home; two sons, Charles Writer, stationed with the navy at Charleston, S. C., and Eugene Writer of the home; two brothers, Edwin Writer of Jenkins and Harold of Berryville; three daughters Mrs. Pat Dilbeck and Mrs. John Powell of Cassville, and Mrs. Elbert Wiseley of Tulsa. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Culver funeral home. Burial will be in Sparks cemetery. Online Obit
Culver Funeral Home,
V. 8, P. 4.,
by Ted Roller
Donna Cooper
Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Death Certificate
Online Obit
Phyllis Long
WRITER, Rickey E. Apr. 8, 1955
Cassville,
Barry Co., MO
Aug. 25, 2020
At Home, Butterfield,
Barry Co., MO
Research Note: He was the son of Charles and Peggy (Hyde) Writer. On July 10, 1985 he was united in marriage to Peggy Pendergraft. Preceding him in death were his parents; step-father Lewis Dalton and one son, Kevin Norman. Rickey was a graduate of Cassville High School Class of 1974. For several years he was employed as a welder for Alvey and later began driving a truck for CFI Trucking Company. - Back of Stone Fohn Funeral Home
Photos
Phyllis Long
WYATT, Richard Allen Sept. 2, 1905 Sept. 24, 1911 Inscription: "Son of W. T. and L. L. Wyatt" - Research Note: Son of William Thomas Wyatt and Leni Leoti (Allen) (Wyatt) Miesenhalter. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
Census
Phyllis Long
YOUNG, Dallas J. __ 15, 1893 1893 Inscription: "Son of W. S. and M. E." - Research Note: This stone is almost gone and too light to read. Photo
Don Warner - Deceased
ZELLERS, Infant No Date Jan. 17, 1907 Research Note: Cassville Republican, Jan. 26, 1907 - Enterprise News: Died on the 17th, the infant babe of Will Zellers and wife. The remains were laid to rest in Sparks Cemetery. Online Obit
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