Washburn Prairie Cemetery, Barry Co., MO
| Name | Born | Died | Research Notes & Inscriptions | Researcher or Resource |
| V. C. S. | No Date | No Date | Research Note: This stone is near the Fielding stones and near the stone for Martha A. Shannon. | Photo Phyllis Long |
| SAGE, Susan (SMITH) | Dec. 25, 1839 MO |
Sept. 22, 1901 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: W. W. Sage - Research Note: Researchers say she was the daughter of Enoch Smith and Sarah E. Williams. She was listed in 1880 as born in MO, and with both of her parents born in TN. She married William W. Sage, Dec. 23, 1858, in Jackson Co., MO. Their daughter, Susan Belle, married John B. Adcock. - 1900 Census, Washburn, Barry, Missouri - Susan is widowed, age 60, born Dec. 1839 MO, mother of 11 children, 7 living, married in 1853, her son James Leroy, single, age 24 is living with her. - Another Photo | Note Donna Cooper Census Photos Phyllis Long |
| SAGE, William Washington | Feb. 11, 1826 VA |
Feb. 21, 1893 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Susan - Research Note: Researchers say he was the son of Charles Comer Sage and Elizabeth Bryant. In 1880 they were living in Barry Co., MO, and had children: Joseph, Thomas, John, Charles, Leroy, Peter and Susan B. - 1880 Census, Kansas, Miami, Sugar Creek, District 145 - William W., age 54, farmer; Susan, wife, age 40; Joseph, son, age 20, born MO; Thomas J., son, age 18, born MO; John W., son, age 17, born MO; Charles W., son, age 15, born MO; Peter, son, age 6, born KS; Leroy, son, age 4, born KS; Susan B., daughter, age 2, born KS. - Another Photo | Note Donna Cooper Census Photos Phyllis Long |
| SALMON, Edna Bryon (MCCLURE) | Jan. 3, 1848 | Oct. 5, 1885 | Inscription: "Wife of A. R. Salmon" - Research Note: Her husband was Anderson Salmon, died July 12, 1926, and she was the daughter of William McClure and Sara Paulina Tennant. - 1880 Census, Sugar Creek, Barry, Missouri - Anderson Salmon, age 31, born AR, carpenter; Edna, wife, age 31, born MO; Effie, daughter, age 7; Andy, son, age 5; John, son, age 2. Edna and Anderson were married in Barry Co., MO on Nov. 16, 1870. | Census MO Marriage Records Photo Phyllis Long |
| SALRIN, Rob Roy | Mar. 25, 1953 Kansas City, MO |
Apr. 28, 1978 Petersburg, Hale Co., TX |
Inscription: "Beloved Husband" - Research Note: Springfield, Greene Co., MO resident. He was a millwright in construction. He had received injuries in a fall in a fall from the top of a grain elevator, 162 feet, at Petersburg Coop Grain. Son of Orvis D. Salrin and Jane Kinkead. His wife was Barbara Jo. - He wa a 1971 graduate of Republic High School. He attended SW MO State University. He was employed as a millwright by the Barton Corp., Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS, a firm specializing in grain elevator construction. | TX Death Certificate Newspapers.com Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper |
| SARTIN, J. S. | Abt. 1842 | June 6, 1879 | Inscription: "Aged 37 years" | Photo Phyllis Long |
| SCHELL, Billy Wayne | Feb. 26, 1930 McDonald Co., MO |
Dec. 9, 1996 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Dollie - Research Note: Cassville resident. Billy Wayne Schell, age 66, died Monday night in a car accident at Eagle Rock. Mr. Schell was born Feb. 26, 1930, in McDonald County. Son of Amos Schell and Esther Laughlin. He was raised at Sugar Creek. He attended Roller School and was graduated in 1948 from Washburn High School. He was owner of Great Plains Construction, which installed pipelines nationwide. He also was a cattle rancher and businessman. - Back of Stone | News-Gazette, Dec. 18, 1996 Phyllis Long Photos Donna Cooper |
| SCHELL, Christine Naomi (ARMSTRONG) | June 4, 1928 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
June 6, 2004 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Christine N. Schell, age 76, of Washburn, died June 6, 2004, at her home. She was born June 4, 1928, in Washburn to Franklin P. and Blanche (Watson) Armstrong. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl S. Schell (divorced) who preceded her in death on Feb. 8, 1991, and by one granddaughter, Angel Lakey. - Back of Stone | Morning News June 9, 2004 Phyllis Long Photos Donna Cooper |
| SCHELL, Dollie F. (THOMAS) | Sept. 13, 1930 Wheaton, Barry Co., MO |
Aug. 2, 2012 Mercy Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Billy Wayne - Research Note: She was the daughter of George and Bertha (Henson) Thomas. On May 8, 1950, in Bentonville, Arkansas, she was united in marriage to Billy Wayne Schell, who preceded her in death on December 9, 1996. Also preceding her in death were her parents; one daughter, Donna Stephens and one son, Gary Schell. Dollie grew up in Southwest Missouri and was a graduate of Purdy High School. She and her husband owned and operated Great Plains Construction, putting in pipe lines throughout the United States. They also owned Schell Trailer Court in Cassville. Decorating their Sherwood Forrest home for people to see at Christmas was probably what they were most known for in the Cassville and surrounding area. - Back of Stone | Fohn Funeral Home Photos Donna Cooper |
| SCHELL, Gary Wayne | Sept. 29, 1955 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 22 2012 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Listed on findagrave.com as buried in Washburn Prairie Cemetery. Obit does not give a burial location. He was the son of Billy Wayne and Dollie Faye (Thomas) Schell. Gary attended and graduated from Southwest High School in Washburn, Missouri. Gary grew up working side by side with his dad in the family business, Schell Construction Company. He worked on the Alaskan Pipeline in 1970, and then for 7 Valley's Construction, in Cassville. He was a member of the Union Local 627 of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Gary was also a avid supporter of BACA and H.O.G. (Harley Davidson Owners Group.) He was a member of the Eagles Lodge 4155 of Shell Knob, Missouri. Gary was preceded in death by his father, Billy Schell, and sister, Donna Schell. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| SCHOENHOFF, Louise E. (FORSEILLE) | June 11, 1905 | Nov. 24, 1980 | Research Note: Daughter of Frank Henry Forasille and Emma Viola Guiles. She married John Patrick Schoenhoff on Sept. 12, 1931 in Jackson Co., MO. SSDI gives her last residence as Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. SS number was issued in MO. | Census MO Marriage Records SSDI Photo Phyllis Long |
| SCOLES, Dan Eugene, Rev. | Apr. 1864 IA | Feb. 12, 1907 Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO |
Research Note: February 23, 1907, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Rev. Scoles of near Washburn, a Seventh Day Adventist divine, died in Kansas City, on Feb 12th, and the remains were shipped to Washburn and laid to rest in the Prairie Cemetery on the 13th. - Son of Isaiah and Helena (Stewart) Scoles. His wife was Melissa Elmore. - 1900 Census, Missouri, Barry, Washburn, District 16 - Don or Dan Eugene Scoles, born Apr. 1864 IA, age 36, married 9 years, parents born MI, preacher; Melissa, wife, born Dec. 1866 IL, age 33, mother of one child, living, parents born IL; Elliott, son, born Apr. 1892 MO, age 8. | Census Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| SCOTT, Infant | Bet. 1929 - 1934 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Bet. 1929 - 1934 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: This stillborn child was buried in the plot of Samuel H. Godard on north side. Son of Jay Sam'l & Laurel Hanley (Roselle) Scott. Grandson of Maple & Wm. Scott. Grandson of S. H. Godard. Brother of A. J. Scott (Lincoln, AR) & Rhoda Scott Moore (Cane Hill, AR). | Alford John Scott Notes Celie K. O'Rourke |
| SCOTT, Maple Dora (GODARD) | Apr. 29, 1877 Girard, Crawford, Co., KS |
Mar. 3, 1953 Rest Home, Bentonville, Benton Co., AR |
Research Note: North side, plot of her father, Samuel Hiram Godard, wife of Wm. R. Scott. Personal knowledge of grandson, A. J. Scott, Lincoln, AR. Mother of Jay Sam'l & Elliott Major Scott. Donna's Note: The place of her death was corrected with this obit - Cassville Republican, March 5, 1953 - LAST RITES TODAY FOR FORMER WASHBURN LADY - Funeral services will be held this (Thursday) afternoon at the Culver Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Maple D. Scott, a former resident of the Washburn community who passed away Tuesday, March 3, at a Rest Home in Bentonville, Ark. She was 75 years of age. Survivors include two sons, Major, formerly with the Rush Canning Co., in Cassville and Jay both of Ft. Smith, Ark; four grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and two sisters. Rev. Chas. VanZandt will officiate and burial will be in the Washburn Prairie Cemetery under direction of Culver's. | Alford John Scott Notes Celie K. O'Rourke Online Obit Barbara Erwin |
| SCOTT, William Romulas | Dec. 3, 1858 Boone Co., IN |
June 1, 1933 Home - Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Buried in plot of Sam'l H. Godard, his father-in-law. Personal knowledge of grandson A. J. Scott, Lincoln, AR. - Cassville Republican, June 8, 1933 Newspaper Account - William R. Scott, a former representative from Barry county to the General Assembly, died at his home in Washburn, Thursday, June 1st. He was born in Boone county, Indiana, December 3, 1858. he had lived in Barry county for a good many years. For the past eleven years he had been engaged in the hotel business in Washburn. Funeral services were held at 3:30 o'clock, Friday afternoon, June 2. Interment was made in the Washburn Prairie cemetery, under direction of the Horine-Culver Funeral service. He is survived by his widow and three children. The children are: Corn Heimlich of Ft. Scott, Kan., Jay and Major Scott of Washburn. He was the son of John D. Scott and Nancy Siddens. | Alford John Scott Notes Celie K. O'Rourke Online Obit Barbara Erwin |
| SEARL, Everett Herman "Pete" | Aug. 12, 1918 Rocky Comfort, MO |
Apr. 9, 1993 | SSW: Winnie - Inscription: "Married Apr. 6, 1959" - Research Note: Son of George Searl and Mary E. Ridenour. Washburn, MO resident. He was a retired truck drive and school bus driver. | SS Claims Index Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper |
| SEARL, Winnie E. (STEPHENS) | Mar. 10, 1941 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
June 3, 2014 Ashley Health and Rehab., Rogers, Benton Co., AR |
SSW: E. H. "Pete" - Inscription: "Married Apr. 6, 1959" - Research Note: Daughter of Ivan Eugene Stephens and Thelma Winona "Babe" Nodine. She was united in marriage to E. H. "Pete" Searl on April 6, 1959; he preceded her in death on April 19, 1993. Mrs. Searl was a school bus driver for the Washburn R-V School district for 35 years; she loved all the children that she had every year. Gospel music and singing were her passion; she sang at many funerals and gatherings, and loved listening to the McKameys' gospel singing group. Survivors include five brothers and one sister. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by one brother Carl Gene Stephens, and two sisters-in-law, Anita Stephens, and Joan Stephens. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper |
| SENTER, Augusta (SKELTON or SHELTON) | Apr. 30, 1863 IL |
Aft. 1920 | SSW: William - Research Note: 1900 Census, Arkansas, Lonoke, Cleveland, District 78 - William Senter, head, born Apr. 1839 TN, age 61, married 20 years, parents born NC, farmer; Augusta, wife, born Apr. 1863 IL, age 37, married 20 years, mother of 8 children, all living, father born VA, mother KY; Senora, daughter, born Apr. 1875 MO, age 25; Lula, daughter, born Jan. 1879 MO, age 21; John, son, born Oct. 1882 MO, age 17; James, son, born Oct. 1884 MO, age 15; Emma, daughter, born July 1886 MO, age 13. - According to census, they were married in 1880. Senora/Nora and Lula are not the daughters of Augusta. That would leave 3 children of her own. - 1920 Census, Washburn, Barry, Missouri - Augusta Senter, age 56, step-mother, is widowed and living with her step-daughter Lula and husband J. L. Sage. - January 15, 1914, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO - Washburn News: B. M. Skelton of Great Falls, Mont., is visiting his sister, Mrs. Augusta Senter and brother T. M. Skelton on Roaring River. This is the first visit to Missouri in 10 years. - Another Photo | Census Photos Phyllis Long |
| SENTER, Billie Gene | Apr. 4, 1924 Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 17, 1933 Wheaton, Barry, MO |
Research Note: He was a son of Willie A. and Etta (Hoog) Senter. Phyllis' Note: He was a son of Willie Senters born Barry Co., MO and Etta May Hoog born Barry Co., MO. Sid Montgomery was the informant. Senter spelled Senters on death certificate. Stone has Senter. Burned in a house fire. Cause of death was burned over entire body and extremities. He and his mother both died in a house fire. | Note Donna Cooper Death Certificate Photo Phyllis Long |
| SENTER, Etta Mae (HOOG) | Jan. 11, 1896 Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 17, 1933 Wheaton, Barry, MO |
Research Note: Oct. 28, 1915, Cassville Republican - Marriages, Willie Senters, 19, Washburn & Etta Hoog, 20, Washburn - Phyllis' Note: Her husband was Willie Senter and she was a daughter of J. P. Hoog born TN and Mary Erwin, born MO. Sid Montgomery was the informant. Senter spelled with Senters on the death certificate. Stone has Senter. She burned in a house fire. Cause of death was burns over entire body and extremities. Cause of fire was building a fire in the cook stove. Etta Mae's son, Billie Gene, died in the fire with her. Her husband, Willie, died in 1961 and his death certificate states that he was divorced. Probably from a second wife. | Note Death Certificate Photo Phyllis Long |
| SENTER, Florence Jennett | Sept. 18, 1920 MO |
Nov. 8, 1922 Washburn, Barry, MO |
Research Note: This child was 2 years, 8 months and 29 days old at the time of her death. She was a daughter of Willie Senters, born MO and Etta Hoog, born MO. Phyllis' Note: Senter is indexed as Centers on SOS - death certificate website. Etta was the informant. Cause of death was passive congestion brain. Note: This child was listed as Centers in the death certificates. She was 2 years, 8 months and 29 days old at the time of her death. She was a daughter of Willie Centers, born MO and Etta Hoog, born MO. | Note Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| SENTER, James T. | Oct. 2, 1884 | Apr. 8, 1902 | Inscription: "Aged 17 Yrs. 14 Ds." - Research Note: This stone is next to a grave with a field stone marker. This cemetery stone is not in good condition. According to census he was the son of William Senter and Augusta Skelton. | Note Photo Phyllis Long |
| SENTER, Ned | Mar. 9, 1927 | Mar. 7, 1990 | SSW: Wanda Dean - Inscription: "Married July 23, 1956" - Research Note: Son of Willie A. Senter and Etta Mae Hoog. - 1930 Census, Washburn, Barry, Missouri - Willie A. Senter, head, age 33, married at age 18, born MO, father born TN, mother MO, farmer; Etta M., wife, age 34, married at age 19, born MO, father born TN, mother MO; Marie D., daughter, age 13, born MO; Everett R., son, age 12, born MO; Geneva, daughter, age 8, born MO; Donald A., son, age 6, born MO; Billy J., son, age 4, born MO; Ned N., son, age 3, born MO. - Another Photo | Census Phyllis Long Photos Donna Cooper |
| SENTER, Wanda Dean (BANKS) | May 20, 1935 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 13, 2011 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Ned - Inscription: "Married July 23, 1956" - Research Note: Daughter of Samuel Otis Banks and Velma Poe. On July 23, 1956, in Miami, Oklahoma, she was united in marriage to Ned Senter, who preceded her in death on March 7, 1990. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Samuel Raymond Banks and two sisters, Freda Lou Rose and Dorothy Marie Morgan. Wanda grew up in Barry County and attended Trents Creek Grade School and graduated from Washburn High School. She and Ned raised both Beef and Dairy Cattle. Wanda also worked as a Customer Representative for Wal-Mart for several years. - Another Photo | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photos Donna Cooper |
| SENTER, William Freeman | Apr. 15, 1839 TN |
Apr. 22, 1904 | SSW: Augusta - Inscription: "Aged 65 Yrs. 7 Ds." - Research Note: Son of Luke Senter and Zoretha Durham. His first wife was Mary Swinney, married on Mar. 27, 1873 in Saline Co., MO. Second wife was Augusta Skelton. - 1900 Census, Arkansas, Lonoke, Cleveland, District 78 - William Senter, head, born Apr. 1839 TN, age 61, married 20 years, parents born NC, farmer; Augusta, wife, born Apr. 1863 IL, age 37, married 20 years, mother of 8 children, all living, father born VA, mother KY; Senora, daughter, born Apr. 1875 MO, age 25; Lula, daughter, born Jan. 1879 MO, age 21; John, son, born Oct. 1882 MO, age 17; James, son, born Oct. 1884 MO, age 15; Emma, daughter, born July 1886 MO, age 13. - According to census, they were married in 1880. Senora/Nora and Lula are not the daughters of Augusta. That would leave 3 children of her own. - Another Photo | Census Photos Phyllis Long |
| SENTER, Willie Augusta | Sept. 29, 1896 MO |
June 27, 1961 Mt. Vernon Sant., Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO |
Research Note: Culver Funeral Home records read that his father was William Samuel Senter and his mother was Eliza Jane Harper. His closest relative was Donald Senter, Exeter, MO. He was divorced and a farmer. The cause of death was malignant lymphoma with metastasis. He was married to Etta Mae Hoog. He second married Elizabeth Jane (Arnold) VanZandt. - 1930 Census, Washburn, Barry, Missouri - Willie A. Senter, head, age 33, married at age 18, born MO, father born TN, mother MO, farmer; Etta M., wife, age 34, married at age 19, born MO, father born TN, mother MO; Marie D., daughter, age 13, born MO; Everett R., son, age 12, born MO; Geneva, daughter, age 8, born MO; Donald A., son, age 6, born MO; Billy J., son, age 4, born MO; Ned N., son, age 3, born MO. | Culver Funeral Home V. 9, P. 105, by Ted Roller Donna Cooper Census Photo Phyllis Long |
| SEVERS, Connie Jean (TOWNSEND) (HAYWORTH) | Feb. 16, 1962 | No Date | SSW: Ronnie Joe - Inscription: "Married Feb. 16, 1993" - Research Note: Daughter of of John and Velma Townsend. She first married Leonard Leroy Hayworth. | Personal Knowledge Phyllis Long Headstone Betty Fountain Erickson Photo Phyllis Long |
| SEVERS, Ronnie Joe | Aug. 7, 1953 Rogers, Benton Co., AR |
Dec. 9, 2001 So. Barry Co. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Connie Jean - Inscription: "Married Feb. 16, 1993" - Research Note: Betty's Note: The date engraved within a heart. Inscribed: "Knot was tied to hitchin' post" "My Beloved Husband Gone But Not Forgotten". He was the son of Earl Severs and Faye Bigham. - The obit reads - Ronnie Joe Severs, age 48, of Washburn, died Dec. 9, 2001, at South Barry County Hospital in Cassville. He was born August 7, 1953, in Rogers, AR. He had been a truck driver and farm manager for Willow Brook Foods Inc. He attended the Church of Christ. He was a Marine Corps veteran. He married Connie J. Hayworth on February 16, 1993. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Severs; and one step-brother, Earl Severs. Services will be 11 a.m. tomorrow, December 13, at Williamson Chapel in Cassville with Ken West, minister, officiating. Burial with military rites will be in Washburn Prairie Cemetery under the direction of Williamson Funeral Home of Cassville. - Military Stone Inscription: "CPL US MARINE CORPS -VIETNAM - LOVING HUSBAND" - Military Stone - Military Stone | Headstone Betty Fountain Erickson Monett Times Dec. 12, 2001 Donna Cooper Photos Phyllis Long |
| SHANNON, Edna Pearl | Nov. 18, 1891 Metz, Vernon Co., MO |
Aug. 2, 1977 Csssville Nursing Center, Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Martha Ann McVey and William H. Shannon. - 1930 Census, Missouri, Barry, Ash, District 1 - Martha Shannon, head, age 60, widowed, born IA, parents born OH, farmer; Edna, daughter, age 38, single, born MO, father born KY, mother IA; Walter, son, age 30, born MO, father born KY, mother IA, laborer. | Census Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper |
| SHANNON, Leslie A. | Mar. 16, 1897 Metz, Vernon Co., MO |
Oct. 17, 1918 Ft. Riley, KS |
Research Note: Oct. 31, 1918, Cassville Republican - Leslie Shannon, son of W. H. Shannon of Washburn, died at Ft. Riley, Kan. This section was made sad when we heard that Lesley Shannon had died in the training camp. He was a worthy Christian boy. This section sympathizes with the relatives of the deceased. - Died in the flu pandemic of 1918-1919. He was the son of Martha Ann McVey and William H. Shannon. | Online Newspapers Online WW I Records Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| SHANNON, Martha Ann (MCVEY) | Dec. 29, 1869 IA |
May 30, 1946 Stone Memorial Hosp., Carthage, Jasper Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the wife of William H. Shannon. Her father was given on her death certificate as Fred McVey, born Iowa, and her mother as Isabel Jarvis, born Ohio. The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage. Her usual address was Star Route, Washburn, MO. She was age 76 years, 5 months and 1 day old when she died. Edna Shannon, Washburn, MO, was the informant. Burial was in Washburn Prairie Cemetery June 2, 1946. - 1870 Census, Iowa, Davis, Grove Frederick McVey, age 29; Isabelle, age 24; Emma, age 5; Martha A., age 1. - W. H. Shannon and Mattie A. McVey were married on Mar. 17, 1886 in Vernon Co., MO. | Note Death Certificate Donna Cooper MO Marriage Records Census Photo Phyllis Long |
| SHANNON, William H. | May 5, 1863 Covington, KY |
July 2, 1928 Ash Twp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate reads that William H. Shannon was his father and Martha Andrews born KY was his mother. He was age 65 years, 1 month and 27 days old when he died. He was married and a farmer. Martha was his wife's name. Heart disease was the cause of death. S. A. Newman, Cassville, MO, was the informant. - Wheaton Journal, Thursday, July 12 1928 William H. Shannon, a highly respected farmer living west of Washburn in Ash Township died suddenly Monday afternoon about 4:30 while in the field plowing corn. A son in the field with him, and noticing something wrong with his father, went to him. He died before he could be taken to a shade nearby. Mr. Shannon had been suffering with heart trouble for about four years. He was born in Covington, Ky. On May 5, 1863 but had been a resident of this county for a number of years. He is survived by his wife and a number of children. | Note Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Obit Photo Phyllis Long |
| SHELBURNE, James M. | Dec. 8, 1890 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
July 31, 1891 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: William D. - Inscription: "Son of W. H. and A. M. Shelburne" - Research Note: He was a son of William Shelburne and Alice Margaret Jayne both born VA. Alice died in 1943 in Stockton, CA. William died in 1926. James is buried next to Martin Sims Jayne, his grandfather. His grandmother was Miriam Eliza Daugherty and both grandparents are buried at Washburn Prairie. - Another Photo | Note Donna Cooper Note Photos Phyllis Long |
| SHELBURNE, William D. | Aug. 25, 1900 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 7, 1901 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: James M. - Research Note: He was a son of William Shelburne and Alice Margaret Jayne both born VA. Alice died in 1943 in Stockton, CA. William died in 1926. William is buried next to Martin Sims Jayne, his grandfather. His grandmother was Miriam Eliza Daugherty and both grandparents are buried at Washburn Prairie. | Note Photo Phyllis Long |
| SHEARHART, Barbara Judith (ASHLEY) | Oct. 30, 1935 Erie, Erie Co., PA |
Mar. 12, 2011 Christian Health Care, Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Curtis Darrell - Inscription: "Married Dec. 25, 1955" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Ernest Ashley and Theodate Stahl, both buried at Washburn Prairie. | Note Photo Phyllis Long |
| SHEARHART, Curtis Darrell | Dec. 22, 1935 Independence, KS |
Sept. 13, 2010 Cox South Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Barbara J. - Inscription: "Married Dec. 25, 1955" - Research Note: NOTE: Apparently a Veteran. Maybe Korea? Son of Orville and Elnora Louise (Gordon) Shearhart. Curtis married Barbara J. Ashley on December 25, 1955. Graveside services with military honors were held at 11 a.m. Saturday September 18, 2010 in Washburn Prairie Cemetery near Washburn. | Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home Photo Phyllis Long |
| SHIPLEY, Adaline Delilah "Ada" (SHIPLEY) | Oct. 9, 1863 Sail Creek, TN |
Apr. 3, 1949 Wheaton Hosp., Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: According to her death certificate her father was Richard W. Shipley and her mother's name was unknown to the informant (Her mother was Catherine Shelton). She was widowed. B. F. Shipley was the name given for her husband. Claude W. Shipley (her son), Wheaton, MO, was the informant. Wheaton Funeral Home was the undertaker. - Wheaton, Missouri, Thursday, April 7, 1949 - She married Benjamin Franklin Shipley on Apr. 3, 1885. To the union three children were born Earl and Rachel having preceded her in death. She had been a member of the Methodist church for 60 years and during her last illness expressed her preparedness for her passing, also a desire to be free from pain. She leaves to mourn her passing one son, Claude Shipley, of Wheaton; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a nephew, Lum Shipley, whom she reared; several other nieces and nephews. - Family history says she was electrocuted by an electric washing machine. - Another Photo | Census Wheaton Journal Phyllis Long Death Certificate Photos Donna Cooper |
| SHIPLEY, Benjamin Franklin | Dec. 2, 1861 Barry Co., MO |
July 1, 1929 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: According to his death certificate his father was John Hunt Shipley, born TN, and his mother was Harriet Jane Varner, born TN. The cause of death was arterial sclerosis, valvular disease of the heart. He was age 67 years, 6 months and 29 days old when he died. He was a farmer. Adeline Delilah Shipley was given as his wife's name. Claud Shipley, Washburn, MO, was the informant. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Photos Donna Cooper |
| SHIPLEY, Claude Webster | Aug. 2, 1887 Barry Co., MO |
July 20, 1977 St. Vincent's Hospital, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Jewell V. - Inscription: "Aug. 20, 1938" - Research Note: Claude W. Shipley was a son of Benjamin F. and Ada D. Shipley. His second wife was Jewell W. Roller. - Newspaper Item: Washburn, MO - Services for Claude W. Shipley, 89, Washburn, who died at 2:30 pm Wednesday at St. Vincent's Hospital, Monett, where he had been a patient since June 23, will be at 2 pm Sunday at Axley's Culver Funeral Service at Cassville. The Rev. Richard Buck and the Rev. Jess Higgs will officiate. Burial will be in Washburn Prairie Cemetery. The family will receive friends after 7 pm Saturday. - Phyllis Long's Note: Claude Webster Shipley first married Joy Corine Norman, daughter of David Norman and Catherine Slaughter. Joy died 1969 in Colorado Springs, CO. Must have been divorced. - Another Stone | Obit Census Phyllis Long Photos Donna Cooper |
| SHIPLEY, Clinton Rollo | Mar. 16, 1913 | Mar. 18, 2000 | Research Note: Clinton Rollo Shipley was a son of Claude Webster Shipley and his first wife Joy Corine Norman. He was living with his Shipley grandparents on the 1920 census so Joy and Claude must have divorced by then. | Note Phyllis Long Note Photo Donna Cooper |
| SHIPLEY, Earl | Feb. 19, 1893 Webb City, Jasper Co., MO |
May 16, 1935 Cook Co., IL |
SSW Pearl - Research Note: Earl's full name was Columbus Earl Shipley and he was a son of Benjamin Franklin and Ada (Shipley) Shipley. His wife was Pearl Day. - Back of Stone | IL Death Index Phyllis Long Photos Donna Cooper |
| SHIPLEY, Jewell V. (ROLLER) | Feb. 11, 1898 | Apr. 10, 1978 | SSW: Claude W. - Inscription: "Aug. 20, 1938" - Research Note: She was the second wife of Claude W. Shipley, married on Aug. 20, 1938 in Newton Co., MO. She was the daughter of James Monroe Roller and Sally Skelton. - Another Stone | Census MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photos Donna Cooper |
| SHIPLEY, Pearl (DAY) | Jan. 22, 1906 | Sept. 21, 1986 | SSW Earl - Research Note: Pearl married Earl Shipley. She was the daughter of Jake Crosby Day and Alma Elizabeth Banks. - Back of Stone | Census Phyllis Long Photos Donna Cooper |
| SHOCKLEY, Lewis Roman | Mar. 14, 1908 | May 5, 1989 | Research Note: Lewis married Velma Looney. He was the son of Abraham Shockley and Sarah Stites. - Another Photo | Note Photos Donna Cooper |
| SHOCKLEY, Velma N. (LOONEY) | June 26, 1908 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 23, 1980 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Mrs. Velma N. Shockley, age 72, Washburn, died at 5 a.m. Thursday at St. Vincent's Hospital in Monett after a long illness. She was born June 26, 1908, in Washburn, Mrs. Shockley was a lifetime resident there. She was a long standing member of the Mission Baptist Church, west of Washburn, and belonged to the Washburn Senior Citizens group. On July 29, 1931, she married Lewis R. Shockley. Survivors include a son; a brother, Ivan Looney, Cassville; and two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Martin, Seligman, and Mrs. Mabel Adcock, Washburn. - She was the daughter of Dugan and Nellie (Chadd) Looney. - 1920 Census, Missouri, Barry, Washburn, District 22 - Daniel Dugan Looney, age 47 born MO; Nellie, wife, age 38, born IA; Mabel, daughter, age 20, born MO; Carrol, son, age 18, born MO; Nella, daughter, age 12, born MO; Velma, daughter, age 12, born MO; Hazel, daughter, age 7, born MO; Leora, daughter, age 4, born MO. - Another Photo | Online Obit Census Phyllis Long Photos Donna Cooper |
| SHOCKLEY, Winford Leneal | July 4, 1932 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Nov. 9, 1980 Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS |
He was the daughter of Lewis Shockley and Velma Looney. He was a longtime resident of Washburn and had lived in Wichita for the past 17 years. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict. He had workded at Boeing Aircraft for 16 years prior to working for the city of Wichita for the past 10 years. Survived by his father Lewis. - Another Photo | Newspapers.com Phyllis Long Photos Donna Cooper |
| SHRUM, Jayci Makenzie "Boog" | Aug. 1, 2007 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 7, 2008 Bentonville, Benton Co., AR |
Inscription: "Daughter of Jason & Megan" - Research Note: Sixteen month old daughter of Jason and Megan Shrum. She was preceded in death by two great grandpas, Floyd Mathes and Roy Shrum. - Another Photo | Barry Co. Advertiser Dec. 10, 2008 Photo Phyllis Long |
| SILVER, Edith Mae (HOVEY) | Mar. 26, 1887 Red Willow Co., NE |
May 13, 1959 St. John Hosp. Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Everett E. - Research Note: Usual residence was 403 S. Main, Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO. She had been widowed twice. Her husband given as Everett Silver and she was the daughter of Dow Hovey and Ann Carter. Mrs. Esther Daugherty of Mt. Vernon, MO was the informant on the death certificate. | Death Certificate Photo Phyllis Long |
| SILVER, Everett Elsworth | Sept. 10, 1877 Smith Co., KS |
Oct. 5, 1953 Baptist Hosp. Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Edith M. - Research Note: His wife was Edith Hovey and he was the son of Samuel Silver and Mary Margaret Cook, both born IN. The death certificate gives his mother as Edith Hovey and wife Edith Silver who are the same person. He was a retired farmer and usual address was Washburn, Barry Co., MO. Mrs. Edith Daugherty of Washburn, MO was the informant. | Death Certificate Photo Phyllis Long |
| SIMPSON, John | Aug. 17, 1876 Eagle Rock, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 16, 1961 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: John Simpson was a child of America Melinda Simpson and George Simpson. Loyd Mooney made his stone and after he etched in 1877 as the date of birth he realized it was incorrect. His death Certificate reads that he was a son of George Simpson and America Simpson and was born in 1876, which matches our family files. - Another Photo - Another Photo | Death Certificate Photo Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| SIMPSON, Mildred Zoe (ADCOCK) | 1901 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
1977 Barry Co. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Thomas I. Simpson - Research Note: Mildred was a daughter of William Bragg and Mary Jane (Windes) Adcock. She married T. I. Simpson on Oct. 2, 1924 in Washington Co., AR. - Another Photo | AR Marriage Index Phyllis Long Note Photos Donna Cooper |
| SIMPSON, Thomas Izah | Oct. 23, 1892 Nevada, Vernon Co., MO |
Jan. 10, 1956 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Mildred - Inscription: "PVT US ARMY WORLD WAR I" - Research Note: His wife was Mildred Adcock and he was a son of James Franklin Simpson and Martha Jane Mickel, both of Rudy, Crawford Co., AR. He came to Washburn as a railroad worker. - Another Stone - Another Photo | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Death Certificate Photo Phyllis Long |
| SIMS, John Leo | Jan. 26, 1920 Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 9, 1924 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Son" - Research Note: His death certificate names John L. Sims as his father and Avesta Fulton as his mother. Maye Green was the informant. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| SIMS, John Lester | May 24, 1898 Barry Co., MO |
July 30, 1974 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Lela Avesta - Inscription: "Mar. 27, 1917" - Research Note: His wife was Lela Avesta Fulton and he was the son of Servius T. Sims and Virginia Hazeltine Sparkman. - Another Photo - Another Photo | Census Photos Phyllis Long |
| SIMS, Lela Avesta (FULTON) | Aug. 30, 1895 Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 6, 1982 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: John Lester - Inscription: "Mar. 27, 1917" - Research Note: She was the wife of John Lester Sims and the daughter of Creed Fulton and Missouri P. Varner. - Another Photo | Census Photos Phyllis Long |
| SIMS, Lela Eldene | 1918 Barry Co., MO |
1933 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Daughter" - Research Note: She is buried next to Servius and Virginia Sims and was the daughter of John Lester Sims and Lela Avesta Fulton. | Census Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| SIMS, Mary E. | May 24, 1898 | May 25, 1898 | Inscription: "Dau. of S. T. & V. H." - Research Note: She was the daughter of Servius T. Sims and Virginia Hazeltine Sparkman. - Another Photo | Note Photos Phyllis Long |
| SIMS, Servius Tullius | May 8, 1869 Alpena, Boone Co., AR |
May 6, 1927 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Virginia H. - Research Note: His death certificate names John Lester Sims, born Harrison, AR, as his father and his mother as Mary Jane Morris, born TX. He was a farmer and Virginia Hazletine Sims was listed as his wife. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photos Phyllis Long |
| SIMS, Virginia Hazeltine (SPARKMAN) | Apr. 24, 1871 Pea Ridge, Benton Co., AR |
ec. 28, 1951 Cassville Comm. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Servius T. - Research Note: According to her death certificate she was a daughter of Meadom B. Sparkman and Nancy Jane Miller. Servius Sims was given as her husband's name. Lester Sims, Cassville, MO, was the informant. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photos Phyllis Long |
| SKELTON, James "Jim" | Mar. 1882 Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 1913 Carthage, Jasper, MO |
Research Note: October 2, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican - Washburn News: The remains of Jim Skelton were brought here for burial the 18th and interred in the Washburn Prairie Cemetery. He died at the home of Mrs. T. P. Mooney at Carthage. - James Skelton was a son of Abraham Carter Skelton and Sarah Clementine Pendergraft. | Online Newspapers Phyllis Long Note Donna Cooper |
| SKINNER, Shannon Renee | June 28, 1969 Rogers, AR |
Mar. 14, 1993 At Home, Fort Bliss, TX |
Inscription: "US ARMY" - Research Note: Miss Skinner, U. S. Army, died Sunday morning in her home, Fort Bliss, TX, from a gunshot wound. The death is under investigation. | Newspapers.com Photo Donna Cooper |
| SMITH, Allene J. (CARGILE) | June 9, 1919 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 18, 1939 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Elmo & Billie Eugene - Research Note: Her death certificate reads that Elmo Smith was her husband's name. She was age 20 years, 3 months and 9 days old when she died. Floyd T. Cargile, born Washburn, MO, and Clara Williams, born MO, were her parents. She fell from the back porch two weeks before confinement. Acute endocarditis was listed as the cause of death. Elmo Smith, Washburn, MO, was the informant. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Photo Donna Cooper |
| SMITH, Rebecca "Becky" (CARGILE) | Aug. 5, 1945 | No Date | SSW: Danny | Photo Phyllis Long |
| SMITH, Billie Eugene | Sept. 18, 1939 | Sept. 19, 1939 | SSW: Elmo & Allene J. - Research Note: His death certificate reads that Elmo Smith was his father and that Allene Cargile, born Washburn, MO, was his mother. Fall of mother, injuring head, was cause of death. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Photo Donna Cooper |
| SMITH, Charles F. | Mar. 21, 1880 PA |
Feb. 24, 1942 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His wife was Mamie (Stienhilber) Smith and he was the son of Henry Smith and Eva Gates, both born Germany. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long |
| SMITH, Daniel "Danny", Jr. | Feb. 20, 1935 Washington, D. C. |
Aug. 8, 2011 Jenkins, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Becky - Research Note: He was the son of Elmer Daniel Smith, Sr. and Maxine Delores (Hibler) Smith. On January 5, 1979, in Waldorf, Maryland, he was united in marriage to Rebecca "Becky" (Cargile) Harman. Danny grew up and received his education in Maryland. He served in the United States Navy from 1956 until 1962, as an airman and navigator. He received many commendations and awards, which included the Blue Jacket Award by his squadron. He worked at the Naval Air Test Center in Patuxent River, Maryland until his retirement in 1988. He was a gospel singer and recording artist as "music with a message". He sang with the Watchmen Quartet in Maryland. In 1991, he moved to Missouri, where he sang with the Zioneers. | Fohn Funeral Home Photo Phyllis Long |
| SMITH, Edward G. | Nov. 30, 1875 LaCrosse, WI |
Jan. 18, 1962 Cardwell Hosp., Stella, Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: Culver Funeral Home records read that his father was Charles Smith and his mother Margaret Louke. He was a sheep herder and had been in the Stella hospital for 5 days. His address was Washburn, MO and he had been in the area for 25 years. He was widowed. - His wife was named as Emma Brown on the death certificate. Gangrene of both feet due to freezing was the cause of death. Barry Co. Welfare Records was the informant. | Death Certificate Phyllis Long Culver Funeral Home V. 10, P. 2, by Ted Roller Donna Cooper |
| SMITH, Elmo | 1920 | 19__ | SSW: Allene J. & Billy Eugene - Research Note: He married Allene Cargile on Oct. 22, 1938 in Benton Co., MO. He was a Seligman, MO resident at the time. - Another Photo | Photos Donna Cooper |
| SMITH, Infant | 1909 Barry Co., MO |
1909 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: November 6, 1909, Saturday, Cassville Democrat, Barry Co., MO - The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith was buried in the Washburn Prairie Cemetery Tuesday. | Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| SMITH, Mary E. | 1884 | 1972 | No Data | Photo Donna Cooper |
| SOLLEY, Naomi Salley (MCDONALD) | May 31, 1855 PA |
Apr. 9, 1932 Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "Beloved Mother" - Research Note: In 1930 Naomi was 74 years old and living with her daughter Ella Burley. Her death certificate reads that she was a widow and that Thomas Solley was her husband's name. She was age 76 years, 10 months and 8 days old. Cancer of the breast was the cause of death. John McDonald was her father's name and Emily Roadusmick was her mother's name. Ella Burley, Washburn, MO, was the informant. Her stone has May 31, 1855 as her birth date. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| SOLLEY, Thomas | Aug. 9, 1839 Indiana Co., PA |
Oct. 9, 1912 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Inscription: "CO. H. 58 PA. INF." - Research Note: His wife was Naomi McDonald. His death certificate gives his place of burial as Cargile Cemetery but his stone is in Washburn Prairie. Their daughter, Ella Solley, married Thornton Burley. They are also buried in Washburn Prairie. His father was Silas Solley and his mother Lucy Tozer. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| SPAIN, Mary Jane (PRICE) (RICHARDSON) | Oct. 28, 1896 Elkland, Webster Co., MO |
May 1984 McDonald Co. Health Care, Anderson, MO |
SSW: Uriel F. Spain - Inscription "Together Forever" - Research Note: Daughter of Thomas Jasper Price and Lucy Emaline White. She first married Wesley H. Richardson on Feb. 15, 1914 in Elkland, Webster Co., MO. He died in 1943 in Tulare Co., CA. They were living in Exeter, Tulare Co., CA in the 1930 census. SSDI gives last place of residence as Washburn, Barry Co., MO. SS number was issued before 1951 in California. - She was received at the Tulare Co., CA jail on Sept. 15, 1934. Charge was contributing delinquency of a minor. - Another Photo | Headstone Betty Fountain Erickson SSDI MO Marriage Records Newspapers.com CA Jail Records Census Photos Phyllis Long |
| SPAIN, Uriel Francis | Sept. 13, 1906 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
1998 Freeman Hosp., Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
SSW: Mary J. - Inscription: "Together Forever" - Research Note: Anderson, MO resident when he died. In 1910 Uriel F. Spain is listed as age 3 in the Francis H. and Ora E. Spain house of Liberty Twp., Barry Co., MO. He was the only child listed in their household. His father was Francis Horace Spain and his mother was Ora Elsie Parkinson. They married Mar. 20, 1902 in Barry County, MO. SSDI lists his last place of residence as Anderson, McDonald Co., MO - Another Photo | Headstone Betty Fountain Erickson SSDI Obit Daily Times Photos Phyllis Long |
| SPARKMAN, Carolyn | 1933 | 1934 | Research Note: She was the daughter of Oran Matthew Sparkman and Vivien Callie Black. | Headstone Betty Fountain Erickson Mother's Obit Photos Phyllis Long |
| SPARKMAN, Cyrus Matthew, Dr. | Feb. 1, 1858 McDonald Co., MO |
Sept. 6, 1925 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate reads that he was a retired physician and it names Meadum B. Sparkman, born Warren Co., TN, as his father. Nancy Miller, born TN, was given as his mother's name. - Obit from Effie Erwin Atwell's Scrapbook - C.M. Sparkman passed away at his home in this city Sunday morning about 1 o'clock of ptomaine poisoning after a few days illness at the age of 67 years, 7 months and 5 days. Cyrus Mat Sparkman was born in McDonald county on Feb. 1, 1858 and was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. M.B. Sparkman. In the late 60's he with his parents moved to Barry county where he grew to manhood. He took up the profession of medicine and graduated from a medical college and was for years one of the leading practitioners in Barry county, having had offices first in Washburn, where he practiced for a number of years. From there he went to Monett where he remained some time. In 1892 he came to Cassville and for years he and the late F. N. Reese ran a drug store, Mr. Sparkman practicing his profession. About 18 years ago believing that he had accumulated a competency for old age retired from active practice, but was still called in consultation and gave abundantly of his knowledge of medicine to the less fortunate. He was married three times. His first marriage was to Miss Eliza Pickens of Pea Ridge, Ark., to them was born one child who died in infancy. She also passed away later. His second marriage was to Miss Jennie Steinbrook; to them were born three children, one dying in infancy, the two surviving are Mrs. J.M. Grimes of Perry, Iowa and Frank Sparkman of Cassville. About 19 years ago he was married to Miss Ida Bowman of Seligman, who survives him. He is also survived by one brother, Sol Sparkman of Washburn Prairie, two sisters, Mrs. S.T. Sims of south of Cassville and Mrs. Geo. Hall of Exeter, and three grandsons. - Plot Stone | Headstone Betty Fountain Erickson Death Certificate Donna Cooper Online Obit Barbara Erwin Photos Phyllis Long |
| SPARKMAN, Hugh Bryant | Aug. 9, 1895 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 6, 1967 St. Vincent's Hosp., Monett, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Rhea (Adcock) Sparkman - Research Note: Oldest son of Solomon Davidson and Virginia Clementine (Montgomery) Sparkman. Father of Virginia Sparkman Ward. Donna's Note: Culver Funeral Home records read that his father was Solomon Davidson Sparkman and that his mother was Virginia Clementine Montgomery. His wife was given as Ruth Adcock Sparkman. WW I Veteran. Lung cancer was the cause of death. Rhea (Adcock) Sparkman was the informant on the death certificate. - Military Stone - Inscription: "MISSOURI PVT 13 REGT FA REPL DRAFT WORLD WAR I" - Sparkman Plot | Family Bible Glenda Ward (Deceased) Culver's Funeral Home V. 12, p. 138, by Ted Roller Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photos Donna Cooper |
| SPARKMAN, M. Rhea (ADCOCK) | Nov. 7, 1895 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 30, 1981 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: H. Bryant Sparkman - Research Note: Daughter of William Bragg and Mary Jane "Molly" (Windes) Adcock. Mother of Virginia R. Sparkman Ward. Phyllis' Note: Wife of H. Bryant Sparkman who died Oct 1967. Glenda's Note: His name was Hugh Bryant Sparkman but he didn't like the Hugh so he went by Bryant. | Cassville Democrat Family Records Glenda Ward (Deceased) Photo Donna Cooper |
| SPARKMAN, Meadum Bryant | Apr. 30, 1832 White Co., TN |
Jan. 21, 1918 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Glenda added months and days of birth and death. Married: Nancy Jane (Miller) Sparkman, Dec. 20, 1851. Parents of Dr. John M. Sparkman, James Wiley Sparkman, Dr. Cyrus Matt Sparkman, Ellen E. Sparkman, Solomon Davidson Sparkman, Virginia H." Kitty" (Sparkman) Sims, William Hershel "Barney" Sparkman. - He was the son of Solomon Sparkman and Agnes Henderson - Sparkman Plot | Headstone Betty Fountain Erickson Family Bible Glenda Ward (Deceased) Photo Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper |
| SPARKMAN, Nancy Jane (MILLER) | Feb. 24, 1838 Warren Co., TN |
Mar. 6, 1915 Rural Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Wife of Mead B. Sparkman. - Miss Nancy J. Miller was born Feb. 24, 1838 in Warren county, Tenn., and was a daughter of the late Mr. Cyrus and Mrs. Eleanor Miller, where she grew to womanhood and was married to Mead B. Sparkman, Dec. 20, 1851 and came to Barry county in 1852, where they have lived practically ever since. Before leaving Tennessee, one child, Dr. John Sparkman of Springdale Ark., was born, and then Dr. C.M. Sparkman of this city. Mrs. Geo. Hall of Exeter, Solomon Sparkman of near Washburn and Mrs. S.T. Sims of near Cassville, all devoted to their parents. She died Tuesday, March 6, 1915, of infirmities attending old age, aged 77 years, 1 month and 13 days, at the home of her daughter Mrs. S.T. Sims, 5 miles Southeast of this city, surrounded by her relatives and friends. - Information supplied by the "Miller Times" by: Coyne Connell Miller Jr. - 1991 edition: Nancy Jane Miller moved from Warren Co., TN to McDonald Co., MO. in 1857 with Meadom's father, Solomon Sparkman, and his brother-in-law, Pleasant Davidson Miller. They lived in McDonald Co., MO. for several years during the "War Years" but moved east into Barry Co., MO. and reared their children there. She was the daughter of Cyrus Miller and Eleanor Clark. - Sparkman Plot | Headstone Betty Fountain Erickson Online Obit Photo Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper |
| SPARKMAN, Oran Matthew | Nov. 3, 1897 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 24, 1977 Rogers, Benton Co., AR |
SSW: Vivien C. - Research Note: Spouse was Vivien Black (Name spelled per her memorial stone) Betty posted Mar. 24, 1897, Glenda says the correct date is Nov. 3, 1897. He was a son of Solomon Davidson and Virginia Clementine Sparkman. - Another Photo | Headstone Betty Fountain Erickson Family Records Glenda Ward (Deceased) Photos Phyllis Long |
| SPARKMAN, Solomon Davidson | Mar. 22, 1868 MO |
Sept. 11, 1949 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Virginia C. - Research Note: His death certificate gives his father as M. B. Sparkman and his mother as Nancy Jane Miller. He was widowed and Clementine Sparkman was given as his wife and Allene Park was the informant. Donna's Note: His father was Meadum B. Sparkman. - Another Photo | Headstone Betty Fountain Erickson Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photos Phyllis Long |
| SPARKMAN, Trustin | Mar. 3, 1822 TN |
Jan. 4, 1866 | Research Note: This stone is next to the one that reads William M. Sparkman. Trustin enlisted as a private in Co. C, 11th Infantry Regiment MO on the side of the Confederacy during the Civil War. He married Nancy Brown on Jan. 6, 1843 in Van Buren Co., TN. Researchers say that he was the son of John Sparkman and Regina Nicely. - 1850 Census, Tennessee, Van Buren, District 1 - Truston Sparkman, age 28, farmer, born TN; Nancy, age 25, born TN; George W., age 4, born TN; James R., age 2, born TN. - 1860 Census, Missouri, McDonald, Cooper - Truston Sparkman, age 38, farmer; Nancy, age 30; George W., age 13; Lavina, age 10; John, age 6; Francis A., age 3; W. T., male, age 1; all born TN. - Truston has died and Nancy has gone to KY. - 1870 Census, Milburn, Ballard, Kentucky - Nancy, age 45 widowed; Lavina, age 19; John, age 16; William T., age 11; Mary P., age 8; Nancy J., age 5. - By 1880, the family is back in MO. - 1880 Census, Missouri, Newton, Benton, District 102 - Nancy Sparkman, age 53; John, age 26, son, farmer, married to Delighta/Reletha, age 21, daughter-in-law; William T., son, age 21; Mary P., daughter, age 18, born MO; Nancy Truston, daughter, age 15, born MO; Emma, age 3, born MO, granddaughter; Allen T., age 1, grandson. - MO Marriage Records show that son John married Eliza Reletha Erwin on Feb. 27, 1876 in Barry Co., MO. - On the same page in the 1860 Census is Solomon Sparkman born 1805 and family. Next door to Solomon is Meadum B. Sparkman born 1832 and family. | Civil War Records TN State Marriage Records Census Photo Phyllis Long |
| SPARKMAN, Vivien Callie (BLACK) | Jan. 8, 1899 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
May 22, 1999 Regional Nursing Center, Bryant, AR |
SSW: O. Matt - Research Note: Daughter of John and Flora (Frazier) Black, married Oran Matthew Sparkman June 18, 1918. He proceeded her in death in 1977. Also preceding her in death was one daughter, Carolyn; two grandsons, Michael and Matthew Measel; three brothers and five sisters. - Another Photo | Cassville Democrat Mary Homesley Photo Phyllis Long |
| SPARKMAN, Virginia Clementine "Clemmy" (MONTGOMERY) | Feb. 20, 1871 Rural Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
June 5, 1943 At Home, Rural Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Solomon D. - Research Note: She was a daughter of Hugh S. and Elizabeth (Lowery) Montgomery. She was united in marriage to S. D. Sparkman in 1893. To this union three children were born: Mrs. Allene Park, Hugh Bryant and Oren Matt Sparkman, all of Washburn, who survive her, also surviving are two granddaughters; Mrs. Virginia Ward and Miss Charlotte Sparkman, and one great granddaughter, Glenda Sue Ward; one sister, Mrs. Mead Miller, of Pendleton, TX, and a host of other relatives and friends. - Another Photo | Headstone Betty Fountain Erickson Newspapers.com Obit Photos Phyllis Long |
| SPARKMAN, William "Barney" Hershell | Oct. 19, 1873 MO |
Oct. 21, 1914 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate names Meadum Bryant Sparkman, born TN, as his father and Nancy Miller, born TN, as his mother. He died at home and was single. - October 29, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican, Barry Co., MO - Barney Herschel Sparkman, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Sparkman of Washburn Prairie, died Wednesday of last week. The deceased was 42 years, 2 months, and 8 days of age. His body was laid to rest in the Washburn Prairie Cemetery Thursday following funeral services conducted by Rev. Chas. Vanzandt. | Headstone Betty Fountain Erickson Online Obit Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| SPARKMAN, William M. | Nov. 15, 1878 | Nov. 9, 1879 | Inscription: "Son of F. M. and M. R. Sparkman" | Photo Phyllis Long |
| SPARKS, Verna "Red" (BURNETTE) (STEWART) (CLARK) | Apr. 20, 1919 MO |
Sept. 10, 1984 Jasper Co., MO |
Inscription: "Our Mother" - Research Note: SSDI gives her last known address as Alba, Jasper Co., MO. Daughter of Andrew Amos Burnett and Martha Florence (Weathers) (Burnette) Poe. Living with her parents, divorced, as Verna Stewart. She married Byron J. Sparks under the name Mrs. Verna Clark on Dec. 27, 1952 in Eureka Springs, Carroll Co., AR. | Census AR Marriage Records Photo Phyllis Long |
| SPENCER, Goldie M. (HARDESTY) | June 26, 1905 | Dec. 18, 1991 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: William J. - Inscription: "Married Aug. 21, 1921" - Research Note: SS number issued in CA before 1951. Daughter of James Hardesty and Rosa Ralan. At age 16, she married William J. Spencer, age 21, on Aug. 21, 1921 in Comanche Co., OK. | SSDI Census OK Marriage Index Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper |
| SPENCER, William J. | Aug. 18, 1900 KS |
July 11, 1977 MO |
SSW: Goldie M. - Inscription: "Married Aug. 21, 1921" - Research Note: He was the son of Thomas Spencer and Eva Danley. - 1930 Census, Oklahoma, Comanche, Elgin, District 8 - William Spencer, head, age 30, born KS married at age 21, dray man, hauls freight; Goldie wife, age 25, married at age 16, born OK; Billie J., son, age 6, born CO; Rose L., daughter, age 3 and 9 months, born OK; James, son, age 1 and 11 months, born OK. - SSDI gives his last address as Washburn, Barry Co., MO. SS number was issued in CA before 1951. | Census SSDI Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper |
| STALCUP, David J. | Abt. 1821 VA |
Oct. 27, 1876 MO |
Inscription: "Aged 55 Years" - Research Note: this stone is broken in two parts and is off it's base. David Stalcup married Mary Jane Gill on Jan. 23, 1850 in Macon Co., MO. He was the son of William Stalcup and Ann Cole both buried in Monroe Co., MO. He was a Civil War Veteran on the Union side. Private, Co. C, Engineer Regiment of the West, Missouri Volunteers. - 1850 Census, District 59, Monroe, Missouri - David Stalcup age 28, born VA; Mary J. age 16 born VA. - 1860 Census, Jefferson, Shelby, Missouri -They are living next door to Sampson Stalcup, David's brother, age 57, born VA. David Stalcup, age 35, born VA; Mary J., age 22, born VA; Elizabeth, age 9, born VA; James W., age 7, born KY; Rachel, age 5, born KY, Eunice, age 2, born MO. - 1870 Census, Roaring River, Barry, Missouri - Mary Jane has died. David Stalcup, age 48, born VA; Elizabeth, age 19, born MO; James William, age 16, born MO; Rachel Susan, age 13, born MO; Eunice, age 11, born MO; Sampson, age 10, born MO; Joseph, age 7, born MO; Sarah Ellen, age 4, born MO. - Another Photo | MO Marriage Records Census Photos Phyllis Long |
| STALCUP, Mary Jane (GILL) | Abt. 1835 | Oct. 28, 1868 | Inscription: Aged 33 Years" - Research Note: Stone is broken and not in good shape. Wife of David J. Stalcup married on Jan. 23, 1850 in Macon Co., MO.. | MO Marriage Records Photo Phyllis Long |
| STALCUP, Sampson | Abt. 1860 | Aug. 8, 1882 | Inscription: "Aged 21 Yrs, 11 Mo, 29 Days" - Research Note: Stone is broken and not in good shape. He was the son of David J. Stalcup and Mary Jane Gill. | Census Photo Phyllis Long |
| STALEY, Nancy Columbia (MASON) | Feb. 8, 1875 MO |
Jan. 11, 1948 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: William Earl - Research Note: Her death certificate is filed as Nancy Staley. The cause of her death was broncho pneumonia, lingering illness, toxic and kidney trouble. Her father was given as William Jame "Bill" Mason, and her mother Mary McClary, both buried in Hickman Cemetery. Their birth places was unknown to the informant. W. L. Mason, Washburn, MO, was the informant. The date of burial was Jan. 14, 1948 in Washburn Prairie Cemetery. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| STALEY, William Earl | Mar. 16, 1860 IN |
Aug. 24, 1939 Washburn, Ash Twp., Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Nancy C. - Research Note: His death certificate reads that his name was William Earl Staley. The tombstone has William M. The cause of death was nephritis. His parents names were unknown to the informant. His wife was given as Nancy Columbia Staley. He was age 79 years, 5 months and 8 days old when he died. He was a carpenter and worked up until 1930, a total of 35 years. Nancy C. Staley, Washburn, MO, was the informant. He was buried Aug. 24, 1939 in Washburn Prairie Cemetery, the same day that he died. There are some slave graves near where he and his wife are buried. - 1930 Census, Arkansas, Benton, Garfield, District 24 - William M. Staley, head, age 67, born IN, parents born IN, farmer; Columbia N., wife, age 55, born MO, parents born MO; Mary C. Mason, sister-in-law, age 49, born MO. | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| STAHL, Antonie Minnie (KUHN) | Sept. 23, 1877 Germany |
Sept. 14, 1973 MO |
Inscription: "Mother" - Research Note: Daughter of Conrad Kuhn and Augusta Daumnitz. Antonie married Herman Stahl on June 7, 1899 in Hamilton Co., OH. Herman died in 1953, Erie, PA and is buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Erie, PA. Their daughter, Theodate (Stahl) Ashley and her husband are buried in Washburn Prairie Cemetery. - Another Photo | OH Marriage Records PA Death Certificate Census Photos Donna Cooper |
| STARK, John Mulkey | Jan. 10, 1837 Russellville, Cole Co., MO |
Apr. 10, 1918 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: His death certificate gives his name as John Milky Stark and widowed. His obit reads that John M. Stark was born at Russellville, Cole County, Mo., Jan. 10, 1837. There he continued to live until the spring of 1866 when he moved to this county and located at Keetsville, now Washburn, which had been his home since that time until a few years ago when Mrs. Stark passed away. Since that time he has lived among his children. He was married to Mrs. Martha E. Hampton, nee Daugherty, at Washburn and to them seven children were born, five of whom are living, Mrs. W. O. Black, Mrs. Thos. J. Foster of Washburn, Mrs. J. D. Gustin of Kansas City and Mrs. Gilbert Withers of Monett and W. E. Stark of Trenton, all of whom attended the funeral of their father. This Stark Plot stone may go with his and his wife's graves. They have a baby, Mattie E., buried a few graves away from their graves. He was the son of Thomas Geary Stark and Leah S. Vernon. | Online Obit Death Certificate Online Newspapers Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| STARK, Martha Elizabeth (DAUGHERTY) (HAMPTON) | Dec. 9, 1839 Polk Co., TN |
Jan. 15. 1914 Salem, Dent Co., MO |
Research Note: In the January 22, 1914, Thursday, Cassville Republican in the Washburn News, a death notice was given for Martha. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. D. Gustin, of Salem, Mrs. Martha Stark, wife of J. M. Stark, aged 74 years, 1 month and 6 days. Source: State Historical Society Microfilm. Her death certificate gives Josiah Daugherty, born VA, as her father and Lockey Smith as her mother, born TN. Mrs. J. G. Gustin gave the information. This Stark Plot stone may go with her grave. She has a baby, Mattie E., buried a few graves away from her grave. | Online Obit Death Certificate Online Newspapers Donna Cooper Photo Phyllis Long |
| STARK, Mattie E. | Mar. 16, 1871 | Jan. 9, 1872 | Inscription: Mattie E. - Dau. of J. M. & M. E. Stark" - Research Note: Daughter of John Mulkey Stark and Martha Elizabeth Daugherty. | Note Photo Phyllis Long |
| STEPHENS, Anita Eileen (SWAFFER) | April 16, 1942 Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 19, 2012 Benchmark Healthcare, Monett, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Anita Eileen Stephens, (given name, Virginia Louise), was the daughter of Samuel Jefferson and Georgia Emma (Henderson) Swaffer. She attended school and graduated from Purdy High School in 1959. On April 26, 1991 she was united in marriage to Bill Stephens in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Anita/Louise was employed by Jumping Jacks Shoe Factory and Little Tikes Factory in Monett. She then assisted her sister, Betty, with her day care which became a joy of service that she continued for several years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Swaffer, and one sister, Virginia Maxine Swaffer. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| STEPHENS, Carl Gene | Dec. 14, 1942 Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 14, 1942 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Ivan Eugene Stephens and Thelma Winona Nodine. | Note Photo Phyllis Long |
| STEPHENS, Carrie "Cad" (WINDES) (MCCARY) | Jan. 9, 1875 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 27, 1968 So. Barry Co. Hosp., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Sister of Robert Alvin Windes born 1872. Wife of Walter W. Stephens. Donna's Note: Culver Funeral Home records state that her father was Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Windes and her mother Craohia (Crocia Ann) Rayl. Her husband was given as Walter Stephens, deceased. B. F. Babb, Shawnee Mission, KS, was her closet relative. She was 94 years old at the time of her death, which would make her 93 years, 11 months and 18 days old at the time of her death and the 1875 date a correct one. Walter was her second husband. Her first husband was Charles B. McCary, married on Dec. 25, 1900 in Barry Co., MO. Charles died in 1902 and is buried at Washburn Prairie. She second married Walter Stephens on Sept. 17, 1912 in Exeter, Barry Co., MO. - Stephens Plot | Headstone Billy Windes Culver Funeral Home, V. 13, p. 81, by Ted Roller MO Marriage Records Phyllis Long Photos Donna Cooper |
| STEPHENS, Daniel "Dan" Jefferson | Feb. 27, 1878 Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 4, 1955 Ash Twp., Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Ann - Research Note: Husband of Margaret Ann (Pendergraft) Stephens. Son of Love & Martha Ann (Mahurin) Stephens. Dan died at home from Coronary Embolus & Coronary Heart Disease. Phyllis' Note: According to his death certificate Dan was a farmer and wife was Margaret Ann Stephens. He was a son of Love and Martha Ann (Mahurin) Stephens. | Funeral Record Bubby Joe Edens Death Certificate Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper |
| STEPHENS, Donald E. "Donnie" | Sept. 5, 1942 Stella, Newton Co., MO |
June 20, 2020 Roaring River Rehab., Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Son of Leon Marion Stephens and Mary Ruth Prewitt. Preceding him in death were two brothers, James Stephens and an infant brother and a sister-in-law, Donna Stephens. Donnie grew up and received his education in Washburn, Missouri where he graduated from high school. After serving in the United States Army during the Vietnam War he moved to Purdy, Missouri. Throughout his life he displayed a work ethic that was second to none, supporting his family and community business by building pallets for G and R Ind, sewing machine cabinets for Singer Manufacturing in Monett and even partnering with Jack Henry for a time building cabinets for stereo speakers. During that time he never forgot his family roots and spent the last thirty-six years of his working career logging in the communities in this area. He was a member of Mission Baptist Church, long time member of Purdy Lions Club and was on the City Council of Purdy. He spent many fourth of July holidays helping cook chicken at the Purdy Park. - He had been married to Jacqulene Roblyer in 1966. | Mother's Obit Fohn Funeral Home Newspapers.com Photo Phyllis Long |
| STEPHENS, Donna (SCHELL) | Aug. 13, 1953 Monett, Barry Co., MO |
July 19, 2008 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: James L. - Research Note: Daughter of Billy Wayne and Dolly (Thomas) Schell. On February 18, 1972, she was united in marriage to James Stephens. She was preceded in death by her father and grandparents. Donna received her education at Washburn, where she graduated from high school. After high school she was manager for Monett Garment Factory and then worked for Taggart Pharmacy. She managed B-Discount for a while and for sixteen years she managed Schell Trailer Park. For ten and a half years she and James owned and operated 4-Way Restaurant. She worked for Bobby Ennes for two years. In her latter years she became a nutritionist. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Cassville and loved helping in the church, where she was head of the kitchen several years. - Photo on Stone | Advertiser July 23, 2008 Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper |
| STEPHENS, Eli W. | Mar. 14, 1851 TN |
Jan. 6, 1921 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: According to his death certificate he was married but his wife's name was not given. He was a son of William H. Stephens, born VA and Nancy Sorrell, born NC. Florence Hickox of Washburn, MO was the informant. His wife was Nancy J. McClure. | Death Certificate Note Photo Phyllis Long |
| STEPHENS, Elmer H. | Jan. 11, 1901 Barry Co., MO |
May 11, 1988 OK |
Research Note: SSDI gives his last place of residence as Dewey, Washington Co., OK. He was the son of Daniel Jefferson Stephens and Margaret Ann Pendergraft. He first married Dorothy Hilker and they divorced. His second wife was Thelma Robinson. | SSDI Family Records Photo Donna Cooper |
| STEPHENS, Georgie Carlene (BALDRIDGE) | Sept. 17, 1943 Shell Knob, Barry Co., MO |
June 27, 2020 Mercy Hosp., Rogers, AR |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Carl and Juanita (Wilson) Baldridge. She attended first grade in Elkhart, Kansas, and Boise City, Oklahoma, and then attended schools in Texas where she graduated from Midlothian High School in 1961. During her school years she admittedly was more interested in playing basketball than academics. Upon graduating high school she attended the University of Texas for one year. Carlene had her first job at the age of thirteen washing dishes in a cafe in Midlothian, Texas. Over the years she worked as a waitress, hospital receptionist, shoe factory operator, nurses' aid, school secretary, checker at a grocery store, and a cafe owner. She married Joe Dale Stephens on July 17, 1964, at the home of Reverend Jean and Wilma Latshaw in Purdy. After marrying Joe, they continued operating the cafe before buying a farm where they milked cows and operated a small sawmill. In the 1980s she and Joe owned and operated a balloon and gift shop. Carlene began her railroad career with Frisco Railroad in Fort Smith, Arkansas, in 1976 and retired in 2006 from the Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad in Fort Worth, Texas, after thirty years of service. During her time with the railroad she was transferred to a different places including Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1986, and Fort Worth, Texas, in 1993, but in spite of all their relocations, she and Joe always considered Missouri their home. She and Joe had moved to Cassville a few years ago. In addition to her parents, Carlene was preceded in death by an infant brother and sister, Paul and Pauline Baldridge; one brother, Edward Baldridge; her step-father, E.F. "Red" King; two brothers-in-law, Carl Gene Stephens and Paul Dean Stephens; three sisters- in-laws, Joan Stephens, Anita Stephens, and Winnie Searl; and her mother and father-in-law, Ivon and Thelma "Babe" Stephens. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| STEPHENS, Ivan Eugene | May 21, 1915 Barry Co., MO |
Dec. 26, 1977 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Thelma Winona - Research Note: Services for Ivan Eugene Stephens, 62, rural Washburn, who died at 11:25 p.m. Monday at Rogers, Ark. Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Axley's Culver Funeral Home, Cassville. Mr. Stephens, a sawmill owner and operator, was born May 21, 1915, and was a lifelong resident of the Washburn area. He was a member of the Mission Baptist Church near Washburn. Survived by his wife, five sons and two daughters. He was the son of Daniel Jefferson Stephens and Margaret Ann Pendergraft. - Another Stone - Back View | Obit, Florence Rose Scrapbook Phyllis Long Photos Donna Cooper |
| STEPHENS, James Lee | Jan. 30, 1948 Stella, Newton Co., MO |
July 10, 2017 Mercy Hosp., Joplin, Jasper Co., MO |
SSW: Donna F. - Research Note: Son of Leon Marion Stephens and Mary Ruth Prewitt. On February 18, 1972 in Washburn, Missouri he was united in marriage to Donna Schell, who preceded him in death on July 19, 2008. Also preceding him in death were his parents and an infant brother, Leon Stephens, Jr. James grew up and received his education at Washburn, graduating from Southwest High School and Trinity College of Natural Health. During the Vietnam War he received a Bronze Star. He served in the United States Army from March 27, 1969 until March 26, 1971. For ten and a half years he and Donna owned and operated 4-Way Restaurant. The last 19 years he was a Naturopathic Doctor and owned and operated Ozark Healthy Herbs in Cassville. - Photo on Stone | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photos Donna Cooper |
| STEPHENS, Larry Gene | Sept. 30, 1944 At Home, Rural Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Jan. 11, 2021 At Home, Rural Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: He was the son of Onza and Wanda (Pendergraft) Stephens. On December 17, 1966, he was united in marriage to Coeta Schell in Washburn. He loved to fishing and would take every chance he could to be out on the water trying to get that one big catch; Larry also enjoyed gardening and building things. Larry was preceded in death by his parents. | White Funeral Home Photo Phyllis Long |
| STEPHENS, Leon Marion | Oct. 16, 1910 Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 11, 1996 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Ruth M. - Inscription: "Married Dec. 8, 1940" - Research Note: He was the son of Daniel Jefferson Stephens and Margaret Ann Pendergraft. His wife was Mary Ruth Prewitt. | Family Records Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper |
| STEPHENS, Margaret Ann (PENDERGRAFT) | Mar. 6, 1881 Barry Co., MO |
Feb. 18, 1959 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Dan - Research Note: Wife of Daniel "Dan" J. Stephens. Daughter of Henry Thomas & Sarah Angeline (Beshears) Huff Pendergraft. Margaret died at home. Donna's Note: Bobby posted she was born Mar. 6, 1882. Culver Funeral Home records state she was born Mar. 2, 1882. Her father was given as Henry Pendergraft and her mother as Angeline, maiden name unknown to the informant, Emily Privett. Her closest relative was Emily Privett, Washburn, MO and her husband was Daniel J. Stephens, deceased. Her stone reads Ann - has Mar. 6, 1881 on it for her birth date and Feb. 18, 1959 as her death date. | Funeral Record Bubby Joe Edens Culver Funeral Home V. 8, P. 73, by Ted Roller Photo Donna Cooper |
| STEPHENS, Nancy (SORRELS) | July 27, 1825 NC |
Sept. 7, 1891 MO |
Inscription: "Wife of William Howard Stephens" - Research Note: William Howard Stephens, born 1818 in VA, married Nancy Sorrels, born 1825 in NC, on Sept. 8, 1844 in Rutherford Co., NC. - Researchers say she was the daughter of William A. Sorrels and Jane Morrow. - Another Photo | NC Marriage Records Photos Phyllis Long |
| STEPHENS, Nancy (MCCLURE) | June 3, 1846 Nashville, TN |
Oct. 6, 1933 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate reads that she was the wife of Eli W. Stevens, and was a widow. At the time of her death she was age 87 years, 4 months and 3 days old. Her father was James McClure, born TN, and her mother was Lucy Harrell, born TN. The cause of death was chronic myocarditis. Mrs. Robert Hickox, Washburn, MO, was the informant. Donna's Note: Her husband was E. W. Stephens not Stevens as this document reads. - Another Photo | Death Certificate Donna Cooper Photos Phyllis Long |
| STEPHENS, Onza Kenneth | Feb. 23, 1923 Barry Co., MO |
Sept. 6, 1987 Fayetteville, Washington Co., AR |
SSW: Wanda L. - Research Note: He was the son of Daniel "Dan" Jefferson and Margaret Ann (Pendergraft) Stephens. His wife was Wanda Louetta Pendergraft and father of three daughters and two sons. Married Nov. 21, 1943 at Exeter, Barry Co., MO. | Obit Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper |
| STEPHENS, Ronald Ivan | Nov. 15, 1988 | Nov. 16, 1988 | No Data | Photo Phyllis Long |
| STEPHENS, Ruth M. (PREWITT) | Apr. 12, 1923 Purdy, Barry Co., MO |
Mar. 15, 2011 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Leon - Inscription: "Married Dec. 8, 1940" - Research Note: She was the daughter of Finis and Lori (Stephenson) Prewitt. On December 8, 1940, in Barry County, she was united in marriage to Leon Stephens, who preceded her in death on November 11, 1996. Also preceding her in death were her parents; a daughter-in-law, Donna Stephens; five brothers, Bethel, Gene, J.R., Bob and Frankie Ray Prewitt and two sisters, O'Dean Senters and Eva Mae Higgs. | Obit Photo Donna Cooper |
| STEPHENS, Thelma Winona "Babe" (NODINE) | Apr. 10, 1925 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
May 28, 2012 Ashley Rehab., Rogers, Benton Co., AR |
SSW: Ivan Eugene - Research Note: Daughter of Oliver Jasper Nodine and Gertrude Privitt. As a child she attended the Seven Star rural school, and was a lifetime Barry County resident. Mrs. Stephens was a homemaker and also helped in the family's third-generation logging business; they also had a dairy farm operation. Mrs. Stephens, together with her husband, and their son, were baptized in Sugar Creek by Reverend Gene Latshaw. She married Ivan Eugene Stephens on July 8, 1940, in Washburn, Missouri. He predeceased her on December 26, 1977. Survivors include five sons; two daughters; eight grandchildren; two special grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a twin son, Carl Gene Stephens, three grandchildren, one great-grandson, Cody Stephens, and two daughters-in-law, Anita Stephens and Joan Stephens. - Another Photo | White Funeral Home Photo Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper |
| STEPHENS, Vernon Paul | Dec. 21, 1925 MO |
Aug. 23, 1958 St. John's Hosp., Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Research Note: Culver Funeral Home records state that Vernon Paul Stephens was the son of Daniel Jefferson and Margaret Ann (Pendergraft) Stephens. He was a logger and his wife was Dorothy (Porter) Stephens. Brother of Vesta Weathers, Emily Privett, Thelma Anderson, Ava, Elmer, John, Leon, Ivan, Onza Kenneth, & Joe Stephens. Maternal Grandparents: Henry Thomas & Sarah Angeline (Beshears) (Huff) Pendergraft. Paternal Grandparents: Love B. & Martha Ann (Mahurin) Stephens. He was age 32 years old when he died and the cause of death was pneumonia. Vansandt and Gene Howell preached his funeral. | Culver Funeral Home, V. 8, P. 40, by Ted Roller Photo Donna Cooper |
| STEPHENS, Walter William | July 30, 1873 MO |
Nov. 3, 1950 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: Married to Carrie "Cad" Windes. Phyllis' Note: According to his death certificate he was a farmer and his wife was Carrie (Windes) Stephens. According to the death certificate, he was a son of Eli W. and Susan Ardena (Anderson) Stephens. Census confirms that his mother was Nancy J. McClure. - Stephens Plot | Headstone Billy Windes Death Certificate Census Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper |
| STEPHENS, William Howard | Dec. 15, 1816 VA |
Jan. 6, 1907 Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: - He was the son of Collin Epps Stephens and Frances Pinckney. William Howard Stephens, born 1818 in VA, married Nancy Sorrels, born 1825 in NC, on Sept. 8, 1844 in Rutherford Co., NC. - Another Photo | NC Marriage Records Photos Phyllis Long |
| STEPHENS, Wanda L. (PENDERGRAFT) | Oct. 11, 1925 McDonald Co., MO |
Mar. 29, 2011 Rural Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Onza K. - Research Note: She was the daughter of Clovis Herbert "Bill" and Cleo (Stephens) Pendergraft. She was united in marriage to Onza Stephens on November 21, 1943. Shortly after their union, they moved to the Washburn area to make their home and raise their children where Onza was employed as a logger and Wanda often assisted. Mr. Stephens preceded her in death on September 6, 1987. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Glen and Harvey Pendergraft; and one granddaughter Shannon Skinner. | White Funeral Home Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper |
| STEWART, Audrey Lavonne (WATSON) | Dec. 9, 1907 Pittsburg, KS |
Aug. 3, 1990 St. John's Hosp. Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
SSW: Ray Stewart - Inscription: "Married April 26, 1925" - Research Note: She was the daughter of John Edward Watson and Bertha Mae Dorris. Preceded in death by one son, Billy Keith Stewart on July 10, 1990; one infant daughter; one sister, Myrtle Daniels; and two brothers, Harve and Gay Watson. - Another Photo | Obit Phyllis Long Photos Donna Cooper |
| STEWART, John | Aug. 29, 1820 | Mar. 2, 1890 | Research Note: Stone is broken - death date is gone. | Photo Phyllis Long |
| STEWART, Kate M. (ADCOCK) (GARLAND) (WESTMORELAND) | Aug. 4, 1870 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 2, 1961 Heartstone Nursing Home, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO |
Research Note: Ted's funeral home records only give that she was living in Kansas City, MO and the funeral was held on Oct. 7, 1961. She was 91 years old. Rev. Charles Vanzandt conducted the funeral. - Daughter of John Adcock and Martha George. Wife of Oscar Stewart (third husband). Mrs. Louise Schoenhoff of Kansas city, MO was the informant on the death certificate. The death certificate says that she was cremated and buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. First married Mr. Garland. She married second, Harbird Adolphuis Westmoreland, died 1924 and is buried in Washburn Prairie Cemetery. Oscar died in 1958 and is buried at Berryhill Cemetery with his first wife Allie Berryhill. | Funeral Home Records, V. 9, by Ted Roller Death Certificate Census Photo Phyllis Long |
| STEWART, Pamela DeAnn | Nov. 25, 1947 Stella, Newton Co., MO |
Nov. 26, 1947 Caldwell Hospital, Stella, Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: Her death certificate reads that Ray Stewart, born Washburn, MO, and Audrey Watson, born Washburn, MO, were her parents. The cause of death was premature birth. Ray Stewart, Washburn, MO, was the informant. | Death Certificates Photo Donna Cooper |
| STEWART, Ray | Nov. 25, 1905 Barry Co., MO |
Nov. 25, 1974 Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Audrey Watson - Inscription: "Married Apr. 24, 1925" - Research Note: He was the son of Oscar Stewart and his wife Naomi Allie Berryhill. Allie was a granddaughter of Michael Weeks and Katherine C. (Broyles) Berryhill. He was the developer of the Stewart Heights Addition in northern Cassville where he lived. He was a retired carpenter and was the owner of the Purina Feed Store in Washburn for several years. - Another Photo | Family Records Photos Donna Cooper |
| STOCKTON, Davis LeNeil | July 26, 1923 | Oct. 21, 1923 | This person has the same dates as Davis LeNeil, buried in the Davis plot. He was the son of Franklin Lincoln Stockton and Clora Lee Davis. - Davis LeNeil Stone | Note Photos Phyllis Long |
| STONE, Angel | Sept. 21, 1987 | Sept. 21, 1987 | SSW: Sheila Wynn Ward - Research Note: Daughter of John Albert "Mike" Stone, Jr. and Sheila Wynn Ward. | Mother's Obit Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper |
| STONE, Evelyn Lavon (DANIELS) (VANZANDT) | April 8, 1929 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Oct. 23, 2018 At Home, Exeter, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: She was the daughter of Fredrick Harmon Daniels and Myrtle Marie (Watson) Daniels. She was united in marriage to Johnnie Stone on June 16, 1972 who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her parents; two sisters; twin Elaine Cargile and Pauline Sisco, and one brother Bob Daniels. Evelyn attended Elementary school at OK School House and graduated from Southwest High School in Washburn, Missouri. She worked at Vaisey Bristol shoe factory in Cassville and was an office clerk at Jarvis Construction. - Her first husband was Leroy Amos Vanzandt. | Fohn Funeral Home Phyllis Long |
| STONE, Frances Pauline (ARMSTRONG) | May 28, 1922 | Mar. 11, 1972 | SSW: Johnnie Albert - Research Note: Pauline was a daughter of Frank and Blanche (Watson) Armstrong. She married first Blum Eugene "Jack" Norman and second Johnnie Albert Stone. | Note Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper |
| STONE, Johnnie Albert | Sept. 18, 1924 Harden, Weld Co., CO |
Feb. 5, 2000 MO Vets. Home, Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co., MO |
SSW: Frances Pauline - Inscription: "SGT US ARMY WORLD WAR II" - Research Note: Wife, Frances Pauline Armstrong, preceded him in death Mar 11, 1972. Donna's Note: Johnnie Albert Stone, 75, of Washburn, died at 12:30 a.m. February 5 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mt. Vernon following a long illness. He was born September 18, 1924, in Harden, Colorado, and was a son of Albert James and Victoria Heronima Stone. He was an Army veteran of World War II and worked in construction of grain elevators. He married Frances Pauline Armstrong in 1949, and she preceded him in death on March 11, 1972. He married Evelyn Daniels on June 16, 1972, in Prattville, AL and she survives. He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. - Military Stone | Online Obit Monett Times Feb. 7, 2000 Mary Homesley Headstone Linda Garrett Photo Donna Cooper |
| STONE, Sheila Wynn (WARD) | Sept. 8, 1964 Sumter, SC |
June 9, 1995 Rankin, TX |
SSW: Angel Stone - Research Note: Resident of McCamey, TX. Daughter of Charles Allen Ward, Sr. and Jeanne (Berry) (Ward) Wellman. Wife of John Albert "Mike" Stone, Jr. | Obit Phyllis Long Photo Donna Cooper |
| SUMMERS, Mary Lou (ROBERTS) | Mar. 14, 1865 Benton Co., MO |
Jan. 3, 1946 Newtonia, Newton Co., MO |
Research Note: According to her death certificate her usual residence was Washburn, Barry Co., MO. She was widowed, husband's name not given. She was a daughter of William Roberts, born MO, and her mother's name not given. Informant was Della Mahan of Washburn, MO. She is buried next to Della Mahan. - Mary Lou was born to William David and Mary Ann Roberts in Benton Co., MO. She married Jess Summers from Texas Co., MO. They had two sons who died very young and one daughter Della Mae. - 1930 Census, Missouri, McDonald, Center, District 4 - Lucreasa Hall, head, age 84, widowed, married at age 16, born MO, father born IN, mother TN; Mary Lou Summers, servant, age 65, widowed, married at age 19, born MO, parents born MO. | Headstone Betty Fountain Erickson Della Mahan and Jewel Mahurin, Great Granddaughter Jewel Mahurin Nead Death Certificate Census Photo Phyllis Long |
| SWARTZ, Infant | No Date | Aug. 1, 1908 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
Research Note: August 22, 1908, Saturday, Cassville Democrat - Ash News: The infant babe of Herbie Swarts died Aug 1, 1908, and was buried at Washburn Prairie Cemetery. Phyllis' Note: Family history notes have his name Swartz. He was a son of Herbert L. and Lula M. (Boman) Swartz. | Online Newspapers Phyllis Long |
| SWINDLE, Gregory F. | Mar. 18, 1940 Springfield, Greene Co., MO |
Sept. 11, 1963 TX |
Inscription: "In memory of Gregory F. Swindle" - Research Note: He was a son of Eleanor (Paries) and Ormund Swindle. Phyllis' note: Greg was a construction worker building grain elevators and fell down one of the shafts. | Note Johnnye Ann Lane Photo Donna Cooper |
| SWINDLE, Mary Eleanor (PARIES) | Sept. 27, 1913 Washburn, Barry Co., MO |
June 7, 1985 Cassville, Barry Co., MO |
SSW: Ormund R. - Research Note: Mary Eleanor was a daughter of Ray and Blanche (Watson) Paries. Before her 1984 retirement, she was a deputy assessor for Barry County for many years. Her husband, Ormund Swindle, died in 1970. Surviving are two daughters and a son, one half-brother Frank Armstrong, Cassville and sister Christine Schell, Washburn; 12 grandchildren and 13 great–grandchildren. | Online Obit Phyllis Long Note Photo Donna Cooper |
| SWINDLE, Ormund Reid | Oct. 10, 1886 MO |
1945 | SSW: Mary E. - Research Note: His WW I military registration has that his birth date was Oct. 10, 1886 and that his name was Ormund Reid Swindle. He was a son of George and Mary (Ford) Swindle. The 1900 census of Shoal Creek, Barry Co., MO, also has Oct. 1886 as his birth date. It lists him as a son of George and Mollie S. and as born in MO. The stone reads that his birth year was 1888. | Note Johnnye Ann Lane Photo Donna Cooper |
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