Maples, Evelyn (Jaqua) 16 Jul 1915 - 12 Apr 2005 SN-L 14 Apr 2005
[Note: Daughter of Fred & Nancy ( ) Jaqua; married Rev. Stevie Maples]
Evelyn Jaqua Maples, 89, Aurora, died at 11:40 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2005, after a long illness, in the Monett Health Care Center, where she had been a resident for the past six years. She was born July 16, 1915, in Union City, Stone County, Mo. She lived in the Aurora area most of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Rev. Stevie Maples; one grandson, Jerry Schram; her parents, Fred and Nancy Jaqua; and two sisters, Leila and Lois Jaqua. She is survived by two daughters, Tressa Madewell and Barbara Owens and her husband, Art, all of Aurora; three grandchildren, Steve Madwell and his wife, Jane, of aurora, Terry Madewell and his wife, Tina, of Pierce City, and Nancy Brin and her husband, Ron, of Bartlett, Tenn.; eight great-grandchildren, Michael Madewell, Matt Madewell, Marcus Madewell and his wife, melody, Jennifer and Jessica Schram, Samantha and Jonathan Brin, and Teri Madewell; one great-great-grandson, Hadan Madewell; two sisters, Mary Perry, North Carolina, and Mildred Maples, Kansas City, who followed her in death one hour later. Evelyn was a charter member of the Wilson Avenue Baptist Church, where her husband pastored for over 60 years. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2005, in the Peterson Funeral Chapel. Brother Tom Mitchell, Pastor of the Wilson Avenue Baptist Church, will be officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora. Visitation is from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight in the Peterson Funeral Home Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wilson Avenue Baptist Church.
Maples, Faith June (Shaw) 27 Jun 1907 - 19 Jun 1935 CCR 27 Jun 1935 p8
[Note: Daughter of Rom & ? (?) Shaw; married 24 Apr 1925 Jesse C. Maples]
Faith June Shaw was born June 27, 1907, at Spencer, Okla. In 1910 her folks moved to their present home northeast of Harrah. On April 24, 1925, she was united in marriage to Jesse C. Maples. After a severe illness of 13 days, Mrs. Maples passed away on Wednesday afternoon at 2:15 o’clock at Wesley hospital in Oklahoma City. Mrs. Maples was converted and joined the Harrah Baptist church in August, 1926, and remained a member of that church until two years ago when she united with the Baptist church at Choctaw, to which her husband was called as pastor. She was a devoted Christian. She taught Sunday school class at the Choctaw church and had charge of the programs of the Women’s Missionary Union there, and was treasurer of the W.M.U. in the Harrah church. She was a faithful and devoted wife and mother. She was a great lover of flowers and was treasurer of the Harrah Flower Club. Surviving the deceased besides her husband and young son, Billy Keieth; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Shaw and three brother and two sisters, W.W. Shaw of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Paul Donnell, Kathryn Shaw, Glenn Shaw and Bobby Joe Shaw. Besides these, other relatives and friends in Harrah and Choctaw are mourning her going. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p.m. in the Harrah Baptist church.
Maples, Filettes Lucille (Little) 3 Nov 1915 - 24 Feb 2002
[Note: Daughter of Martin Joseph & Willie Mae (Davis) Little; married 27 Jul 1934 Byron M. Maples 21 Feb 1913 - 13 Nov 1990]
Filettes Lucille Maples, 86, Billings, died at 8:20 p.m. Sunday, February 24, 2002, in Christian Health Care, Republic. She was born November 3, 1915, the daughter of Martin Joseph and Willie Mae (Davis) Little. She was united in marriage to Byron Maples on July 27, 1934. He preceded her in death on November 13, 1990. She was a member of the Clever United Methodist Church, Christian County Committee Woman, and the Farm Club. Others preceding her in death were her parents. She is survived by two sons, Mickey J. Maples, Republic and Jerry L. Maples, Nixa; a daughter, Becky A Pearce, Billings; five grandchildren, Eric Luce, Chris Luce, Lance Pearce, Christy Strohm, and Shawn Pearce; and ten great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 27, 2002, in Clever United Methodist Church, with Rev. Dennis Bowling officiating. Burial will be in Delaware Cemetery, Clever, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. The Clever Chapel will be open today, with visitation from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Christian Health Care Hospice. Springfield News-Leader, February 26, 2002.
Maples, Finis Wayne "Big Dad" 1932 - 14 Jan 2006 SN-L 16 Jan 2006
Finis Wayne Maples, 73, Springfield, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2006, in Greene Haven Nursing Home following a courageous battle with cancer. He retired from Reyco Industries in 1990 after becoming disabled. He was a member of Union Ridge Baptist Church. He is survived by three daughters and their spouses, Brenda and Joe Keithley, Deanna and Steve McEntire, Marcia and Larry Hastings; one son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Brenda Maples; one brother and his wife, Jerry and Sharon Maples; 12 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and other relatives. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2006, at Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with Rev. Leeroye Maples and Scott Maples officiating. Burial will follow in Union Ridge Cemetery, Clever. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, in the funeral home.
Maples, Francis McBride 25 Mar 1919 - 14 Apr 1995 CCH-N 19 Apr 1995
[Note: Son of Simeon David & Savilla “Villa“ (McBride) Maples; married Emily Mary Davey 16 Dec 1911 - 31 May 1998]
Francis McBride Maples, 76, Crane, died Friday, April 14, 1995, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born at the family farm near Spokane on March 25, 1919, the son of Simeon David and Savilla McBride Maples. He was a journeyman carpenter, retiring from the trade in 1981. Survivors include his wife, Emily Davey Maples, Crane; two brothers, Halleck Maples, Highlandville, and Robert Maples, Pryor, Okla.; two sisters, Georgia Buxton, Ozark, and Ernestine Riley, Aurora, Colo.; many nieces and nephews. Graveside services were Monday in Frazier Cemetery, Boaz, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Hosea Bilyeu and the Rev. Bob Sharp officiating.
Maples, George Brentley 19 Sep 1878 - 26 Oct 1964 CCR 29 Oct 1964 p1
[Note: Son of Joseph & Della (Johnson) Maples; married Naomi Brown 22 Sep 1881 - 3 Feb 1958]
George B. Maples, 86, died at 2:45 a.m. Monday in Burge-Protestant Hospital. Mr. Maples , a resident of Springfield for 25 years, had spent the last four months in an Ozark nursing home. He was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church. Surviving are five sons, Earl, Vearl, and Virgil, all of Springfield; Emmett, Route 2, Springfield and Jerrel, Route 3, Strafford; three daughters, Mrs. Ada Irene Hale, Springfield, Mrs. Velma Hale, Albuquerque, N. M. and Mrs. Beatrice Bishop, Los Angeles; a sister, Mrs. Frona Gray, Carthage; three brothers, Lonnie, Fairland, Okla, Edd, Nixa and Zack, Los Angeles; a half sister, Mrs. Martha Edge, Los Angeles; 31 grandchildren and 52 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Thursday in Harris Chapel at Ozark. The Rev. Fred B. Raines officiated and burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery.
Maples, George Washington 4 Apr 1857 - 10 Jul 1924 CCR 11 Jul 1924
[Note: Son of Pleasant & Nancy Ann (Morton) Maples; married 10 Mar 1878 CCM Sarah Jane Thomas 16 Jan 1858 - 10 Jul 1940]
George Maples, aged about 65 years died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Pearl Martin in Ozark at 8:00 o’clock Thursday morning after a long illness following a paralytic stroke of more than a year ago. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 Friday afternoon at the Selmore cemetery under the direction of T. B. Chaffin. The deceased was well known in Ozark, having lived almost continually for the past ten or twelve years in Ozark. He leaves the widow, two sons and three daughters and several grandchildren. Mr. Maples had been on the blind pension list since the passage of the pension act.
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Maples, George Washington 4 Apr 1857 - 10 Jul 1924 CCR 18 Jul 1924 p1
Card of Thanks
We desire to extend to our many friends our sincere thanks for their kind assistance and sympathy during the last illness and death of our beloved father, George W. Maples. Also, our remembrance for the beautiful flora offerings bestowed
Mrs. Jane Maples Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Clinton Mr. and Mrs. John Gibbs Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Maston Warren Maples Jesse Maples Mr. and Mrs. Wilburn Maples
Maples, Gerald Lee “Jerry” 21 Aug 1958 - 3 Apr 2001
[Note: Son of Dewey & Doris ( ) Maples]
Gerald Lee “Jerry” Maples passed away Tuesday evening, April 3, 2001, in San Diego, Calif. Jerry was born August 21, 1958, in Springfield, Mo., the son of Dewey and Doris Maples. He grew up in the Ozarks and had been a resident of San Diego since 1996. He is survived by his parents, Dewey and Doris; a sister, Janet, and brother, Jeffrey, and their spouses; his grandmother, Esther; nephews, Justin and Kyle; a niece, Kayla; a great-niece, MacKenzie; and many uncles, aunts and cousins. He also leaves behind numerous friends. A funeral service with visitation following will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2001, in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with the Rev. Larry Winfree officiating. Family and friends will gather together to remember the friendship, love and laughter Jerry shared with so many of us during his time on this earth. Cremation will follow the service. Jerry’s ashes will later be given to the ocean he loved so well. The family wishes to thank everyone for their kindness and consideration. (Contributed by June Weaver)
Maples, Goldie (Wright) Raper 17 Feb 1908 - 17 Dec 1982 OH 23 Dec 1982 p9
[Note: Daughter of William E. & Susan E. ( ) Wright; married ? Raper; married Jesse Maples]
Services for Goldie Raper Maples, 74, Marionville, were held Dec. 17 at Hurley First Baptist church with the rev. H. V. Wells officiating. Burial was in Crane Masonic Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home in Nixa. Mrs. Maples died Dec. 14 at St. John’s Regional Health Center in Springfield after a short illness. Mrs. Maples had lived in Hurley and Crane most of her life. Survivors include her husband, Jesse; two sons, Bobby Raper, Campbell, Calif. and Bill Raper, Route 2, Billings; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Lou Maxwell, Bloomington, Ind. and Mrs. Barbara Steel, Crane; one stepson, Lynn Maples, Lancaster, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Reitha Curbow, Springfield and Mrs. Lela Wilson, Nixa; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Peggy Shreeve, Denver, Colo. and Mrs. Artie Lou Cox, Marionville; eight grandchildren; eight step grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Maples, Grace E. (Chastain) 15 Jan 1897 - 26 Jan 1986 OH 3 Jul 1986 p3
[Note: Daughter of William McDonald & Martha Elizabeth (King) Chastain; married Rolla M. Maples 23 Dec 1896 - 7 Apr 1970]
Services for Grace Maples, 89, Clever, were held June 28 in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Loyd Wilson officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under the direction of Meadors Chapel, Clever. Mrs. Maples died June 26 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, after an apparent heart attack. She had been a member of the Clever First Baptist Church for 69 years and was a member of the Clever Community Farm Club and the Senior Citizens Club. Survivors include one daughter, Betty Jo Purcell, Poplar Bluff; two brothers, William and Herman Chastain, both of Springfield; two sisters, Gnette Wilkins and Georgia DeGraffenreid, both of Springfield; one grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
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Maples, Grace E. (Chastain) 15 Jan 1897 - 26 Jun 1986
Services for Grace Maples, 89, Clever, were held June 28 in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Loyd Wilson officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under the direction of Meadors Chapel, Clever. Mrs. Maples died June 26 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, after an apparent heart attack. She had been a member of Clever Baptist Church for 69 years, and was a member of Clever Community Farm Club and the Senior Citizens Club. Survivors include one daughter, Betty Jo Purcell, Poplar Bluff; two brothers. William and Herman Chastain, both of Springfield; two sisters, Gnette (sic) Wilkins and Georgia DeGraffenreid, both of Springfield; one grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Hand written date of 1986.
Note: this data is from her Funeral Card, not an obituary as such.
GRACE E. MAPLES Jan. 15, 1897 – June 26, 1986 SERVICES HELD Clever First Baptist Church June 28, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. OFFICIATING
Rev. Loyd Wilson EULOGY James E. Bane ESCORTS Darrell Jones, Herbert Hodges, Herman Chastain, Dick Degraffenreid, Steve Chastain, Jim Owens
MUSIC Joe Nelson, Nadine Gold, Anna Lea Baker, Rosemary Sullivan Bane FINAL RESTING PLACE Frazier Cemetery MEADORS FUNERAL HOMES .
Contributed by the Clever Older Adults Association and Bea Gardner.
Maples, Grant S. 1873 - 27 May 1958 CCR 5 Jun 1958 p1
[Note: married Melissa Florence “Lissie” Martin 1883 - 15 Jun 1959]
Funeral services for Grant S. Maples, 84 who died May 27 at his home in the Flood community, were held Friday, May 30, at 2 p.m. in the Pleasant View Baptist Church, with Rev. D. S. Frazier and Rev. Dale Gann officiating, Burial was in Flood Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A native of the Clever community, he had been a member of the Pleasant View Baptist Church since 1896. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Melissa Maples of the home, a nephew, Joe Maples who was reared in the home, a brother-in-law, Fred Martin, also reared in the home; one brother, Burch Maples of Highlandville and several nieces and nephews.
Maples, Halleck R. 20 Feb 1905 - 25 Feb 1999 CCH-N 3 Mar 1999
[Note: Son of Simeon David & Savilla “Villa“ (McBride) Maples; married Marion B. Davey 8 May 1910 - 8 Mar 2000]
Halleck R. Maples, age 94, of Highlandville, passed away at 4:05 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999 at the Balanced Care Center in Nixa. Halleck was born in Christian County on February 20, 1905. He grew up in Southwest Missouri at Spokane and Ozark. He attended high school at the School of the Ozarks and Aurora High School. He worked in the Kansas wheat fields at harvest as a young man and spent a year “ridin' the rails” to New Orleans and back. Halleck moved to St. Louis in his early twenties. He worked through the Great Depression a leather tannery for $15 a week. He worked for General American Life Insurance Company and Life Insurance Company of Missouri in St. Louis. He moved to Cincinnati, Ohio in 1960 and finished his career as Manager of Credit Insurance for Western and Southern Life. In 1970, he retired to his 80 acre homeland in Highlandville, and named it Woodfall. He spent many years building and improving his home and outbuildings. Early in his retirement, he raised Walker hounds and hunted the hills he loved. He produced a large garden every year until about 1988. He had been a friend and mentor to many throughout his life. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marian B. Maples; his daughter Marian Koblick, Highlandville, his daughter Nan Renaud, Little Rock, Arkansas, his son, Hal Maples, St. Charles; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Georgia Buxton, Ozark and Earnestine Riley, Aurora, Colorado. A graveside funeral was at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 28, in Frazier Cemetery, Boaz, with Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation was Saturday in the funeral home.
Maples, Harold Victor 11 Feb 1914 - 15 May 1971 CCR 20 May 1971 p4
[Note: Son of Moses & Ollie (Davis) Maples; married 23 Sep 1933 Fern A. Young]
A Nixa farmer was killed about 1:15 p.m. Wednesday on his farm when the tractor he was operating overturned in a ditch. Coroner Dean Harris said that there would be no inquest into the death of H. Victor Maples, 57. The accident was investigated by the Christian County sheriff’s office. Mr. Maples was a lifelong resident of the Nixa community and a member of the First Baptist Church. He served as custodian of the East Elementary School in Nixa since its construction 10 years ago. Survivors include his wife, Fern A.; two sons, Charles E. Maples, Nixa and Larry Dean Maples, Nixa; one daughters, Mrs. Linda Kay Jones, Nixa; his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Mose D. Maples, Nixa; two brothers, Wayne Maples, Nixa and James Maples, Billings; one sister, May Mayfred Frazier, Clever; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Calvary Bible Church with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Maples, Hazel Fern (Riley) 21 Aug 1904 - 3 Nov 1992 NN-E 11 Nov 1992
[Note: Daughter of John & Rosa ( ) Riley; married Argus Scofield Maples 27 Nov 1909 - 5 May 1993]
Hazel Fern Maples, 88, Highlandville, died at 7:45 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 3, in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born 21 Aug 1904 in Halfway to John and Rosa Riley. On March 10, 1934, she married Argus Maples. Survivors include her husband, Argus of the home; a brother, Seth W. Riley, Prescott, Ariz. and numerous nieces and nephews. Services were held Tuesday, Nov. 3, in Frazier Cemetery, Boaz, under direction of Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Jim Bradley, officiating.
Maples, Helen B. (Fox) 24 Aug 1924 - 3 Feb 1996
[Note: Daughter of Joesph F. & Adline Orpha “Addie” (Bolin) Fox; married 2 May 1943 CCM Royce Herman Maples 4 Mar 1924 - 22 May 1975]
Helen B. Maples. age 71, of' Nixa, died Saturday, Feb. 3. 1996, in St. John's Regional Health Center. She was born Aug. 24, 1924 in Nixa, and was the daughter of Joe and Addie (Bolin) Fox. On May 2, 1943, she was united in marriage to Royce H. Maples. Following graduation from Nixa High School in 1942, she worked as a grocery store clerk, then was Assistant Postmaster under Edna Wasson. She later clerked for Josh Smith and C.A. McConnell, worked in the cheese factory office, and held the job of Nixa City Collector. Mrs. Maples was Republican Committee Woman for several years. She was a member of James River Chapel Church of Christ. Survivors include: two sons, Vernon and Terry Maples, both of Nixa; a granddaughter, Shannon Montgomery, Walnut Grove; a great-grandson, Dylan Montgomery; and a sister, Eva Lee Sissel, Nixa. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Royce, in 1975; a sister, Lucille Phillips; and two infant sisters. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 6, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery, Nixa.
Maples, Herbert Hugh 12 Feb 1891 - 8 Jan 1974 OH 18 Jan 1974 p8
[Note: Son of Alvin Alfred & Mary Frances (McBride) Maples; married 18 Jan 1913 CCM Mary Bailey 24 Aug 1891 - 15 May 1945]
Clever - Herbert Hugh Maples, 82, a lifelong Clever resident, died at 3:10 p.m. Tuesday in the Kimbrough Nursing Home, Springfield, after a long illness. A retired restaurant owner here, Mr. Maples was a member of the Clever Baptist Church. Survivors include one stepdaughter, Mrs. Rayo Little, of Clever; two sisters, Mrs. Rosa Sullivan, of Clever, and Mrs. Irene Hodges, of Ozark; and one granddaughter and three great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date of January 8, 1974 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Maples, Herman Ralph 18 May 1903 - 4 May 1955 CCR 12 May 1955 p4
[Note: Son of Charley Campbell & Juritta I. “Rettie” (Welch) Maples]
Funeral services for Herman Ralph Maples, 51 of Boaz, who died May 4 were held last Friday afternoon at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church with Rev. R. W. Forbis officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. He was a member of the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, a veteran of World War II and a lifelong resident of the Boaz community. Survivors include three brothers, William Maples of St. Louis, and Raymond Maples and Elmer Maples of Clever; four sisters. Mrs. Cora Sparkman of Mt. Vernon, Mrs. Fern Smith of Hanford, Calif., Mrs. Valeria Chastain of Clever and Mrs. Ethel Slaughter of Springfield and other relatives and friends.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date of 1955 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Maples, Hershel Robert 29 Jan 1894 - 12 Jul 1956 CCR 19 Jul 1956 p3
[Note: Son of William & Fannie (Fugitt) Maples; married Nellie]
Hershel Robert Maples was born January 29, 1894 near Clever the son of William and Fannie Maples. On August 1, 1917, he was united in marriage to Nellie Miller. Mr. Maples was a veteran of World War I and had served as a maintenance foreman at Springfield News & Leader 17 years before retiring in 1952. He had lived on a farm near Nixa since his retirement. He was converted in 1950 and united with the Southside Baptist Church in Springfield. He entered into rest July 12, 1956, at Burge Hospital in Springfield, at the age of 62 years, six months and 13 days. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nellie Maples of the home, route one, Nixa; four brothers, Hurley Maples of Clever, Sherman and Elmer Maples of Crane and Elvie Maples of El Paso, Tex. one sister, Mrs. Nellie Miller. Funeral services were held July 15 at 2:00 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Bill McTeer officiating. Burial was in Union Ridge Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa.
Maples, Hurley H. 15 Jun 1899 - 25 Oct 1967 CCR 26 Oct 1967 p1
[Note: Son of William & Sarah (Fugitt) Maples; married Birdie E. Edwards 20 Oct 1889 - 25 Mar 1981]
Hurley H. Maples, 68, died in his home in Clever Wednesday morning in an apparent heart attack. A member of the Clever Baptist Church, Mr. Maples is survived by his wife, Birdie of the home; a sister. Mrs. Nellie Miller, Republic; and two brothers, Elvie, Carlsbad, N. M. and Elmer, Crane. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Ed Brock officiating, Burial will be in Manley Cemetery northeast of Clever, under direction of Cantrell.
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Maples, Hurley H. 15 Jun 1899 - Oct 1967
Hurley H. Maples, 68, died in his home here this morning of an apparent heart attack. A member of the Clever Baptist Church, Mr. Maples is survived by his wife, Birdie, of the home; a sister, Mrs. Nellie Miller, Republic; and two brothers, Elvie, Carlsbad, N.M. and Elmer, Crane. Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date of 1967 on it.
Maples, Inez 24 Oct 1897 - 6 Mar 1990 OH 15 Mar 1990
[Note: Daughter of Simon David & Savilla “Villa” (McBride) Maples]
Inez Maples, 92, Clever, died March 6, 1990, in the Riverview Manor, Ozark, after a long illness. A retired teacher for many years, she was born in Christian County on Oct. 24, 1897, to Simon and Villa Maples. Graveside services were held Friday in the Frazier Cemetery, Boaz, with the Rev. Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial was under the direction of Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark.
Maples, Infant Son 3 Feb 1983 - 3 Feb 1983 OH 10 Feb 1983 p10
[Note: Son of Mark & Theresa (Thompson) Maples]
Private graveside services were held Sunday, Feb. 6 at Delaware Cemetery for the infant son of Mark and Theresa Maples, Billings,. The infant was dead at birth Feb. 3 at Cox Medical Center. The Rev. Frank Gilmore officiated at the services which was under the direction of Jewell E. Windle-Cantrell Funeral Home. Survivors besides the parents include maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thompson, Clever; Maternal great grandmother, Mary Thompson; maternal great grandfather, Arnel Augusters Allen, state of California; and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mr. James Maples, Billings.
Maples, Isaac Dec 1875 - Oct 1943 CCR 4 Nov 1943 p1
[Note: Son of ? & Nancy (?) Maples; married Tavia; birthdate from 1900 census Christian County‘ possibly son of Pleasant & Nancy Ann (Morton) Maples; no MO DC found]
Funeral services for Isaac Maples, 69, who died at his home in Crane last Thursday, were held Friday at the Dunn Funeral Chapel in Springfield, conducted by Rev. R.C. Harding of Nixa and Rev. Kenneth Hoggard of Clever, with burial in Greenlawn cemetery under direction of the Maples Funeral Home of Clever. Survivors include his wife, Tavia, and seven children.
Maples, Ivan Birch 15 Aug 1910 - 13 Dec 1959 CCR 17 Dec 1959 p1
[Note: son of Andrew Abram & Bessie Leona (Forbis) Maples; married E Aug 1945 Ermal L. Wolfe 28 Oct 1925 - 11 May 2009 ]
Nixa Farmer Kills Himself
A 49-year-old farmer, Ivan B. Maples, shot and killed himself with a .22 automatic pistol about 3 p.m. Sunday in his milk barn about six miles west of Nixa. Coroner Dean Harris termed the tragedy an apparent suicide and said there would be an inquest. Harris said Maples shot himself six times and that most of the bullets entered from the left side, emerging toward the back. One shot, however, was over the right ear. According to Harris, Maples had been despondent and in ill health and was recently thrown from a horse against a barn, suffering disabling injuries. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ermel Maples, a son, Jimmie, a daughter, Barbara and his mother, Mrs. Bessie Maples, all of the home. and a brother, Byron Maples, Route 1, Billings. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Delaware Church, with the Rev. Fred Jackman and Rev. Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
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Maples, Ivan Birch 15 Aug 1910 - 13 Dec 1959CCR 31 Dec 1959 p4
Funeral services for Ivan Birch Maples, 49, who died December 13, were held December 18 at 2:00 in the Delaware Church with Rev. Fred Jackman, assisted by Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Mr. Maples was converted in 1923 and later united with the Antioch Baptist church. His membership was transferred to the Nixa Baptist church in 1926. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ermel Maples of the home six miles west of Nixa; one son, Jimmie Gene Maples of the home; one daughter, Barbara Ann Maples of the home; his mother, Mrs. Bessie Maples of the home; one brother, Byron Maples of Route 1, Billings.
Maples, Jack 17 Jun 1926 - Dec 1983 OH 19 Jan 1984 pB7
Card of Thanks
The family of Jack Maples wished to thank everyone for their many acts of kindness due to their many acts of kindness due to the loss of their loved one. 1-1tp
Maples, Jack E. 17 Jun 1926 - 2 Dec 1983 OH 8 Dec 1983 p 8
[Note: Son of Riley L. & Rose M. (Patrick) Maples]
Services for Jack E. Maples, 57, Highlandville, Were held Dec. 5 in Spokane High School Gymnasium, with the Rev, Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Galena Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Maples died Dec. 2 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, after an illness of one year. Mr. Maples had served on the Spokane Board of Education for nine years, the last seven as president. He was a member of the Christian Union Church. Survivors include six daughters, Mrs. Janet Robertson, Spokane, Mrs. Shelba Potter, Marietta, Ga., Mrs. Caroline Jennings, Hurley, Mrs. Kay Martin, Galena, Mrs. Judy King, Highlandville, and Mrs. Debbie DeLong, Montreal; four brothers, Ray, Bakersville, Calif., Frank, Nixa, Junior, Windsor, and Albert, Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Opal Thomas, Aurora and Mrs. Ruth Riott, Nixa, and 16 grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Spokane High School Baseball Field.
Maples, James Allen 23 Jul 1927 - 20 Oct 2009 SN-L 22 Oct 2009
[Note: married Mary Lois Metzelthin 1 Jun 1927 - 17 Nov 2001 ]
James Allen Maples, 82, Clever, passed away October 20, 2009, in his home. Mr. Maples was retired from Harry Cooper Supply and ran the family farm. He was a father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and had many friends. He was a member of the Billings Lodge #379. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lois; and a son, Joe. He is survived by two sons, Ron Maples and Mark Maples and his wife, Theresa, all of Clever; seven grandchildren, Sarah, Kimberly, Kit, Colby, Landon, Tatum and Heath; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2009, in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with Pastor Doug Richey officiating. Burial will follow in Delaware Cemetery, Clever. Visitation will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. prior to the service time, in the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com.
Maples, James Junior 21 Nov 1929 - 9 Apr 2000
[Note: Son of Loren & Merle (Moore) Maples; married 11 Oct 1989 Wanda]
James Junior Maples, Sparta, Mo., passed away April 9, 2000, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was the son of Loren and Merle (Moore) Maples, born November 21, 1929, in Stone County, Mo. He served his country in the U. S. Army. On October 11, 1989, he and his wife, Wanda, were married. He retired as a quality control engineer for the Barber-Coleman Company. He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother, Velvie Maples; two brothers, Orville and Dearl Maples; and a son, Russell Blevins. Survivors include his wife, Wanda; six children, Phyllis Fabert and her husband, Clark, Kimberly Orvis and her husband, Bryan, Kathleen Maples, James J. Maples, Jr., and his wife, Patsy; Kelly Jones and her husband, Greg, all of Rockford, Ill; and Larry Blevins and his wife, Ebony, Sparta; 12 grandchildren; a brother, Wendell Maples; five sisters, Freda Roy, Marcella Moore, Elnor Jean Coats, Opal Hendrix and Martha Ellen White. Funeral services were Wednesday, April 12, at 10:00 a.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, Mo., with Greeley Kirkpatrick officiating. Interment was in Sparta Cemetery. (Contributed by June Weaver)
Maples, James S. Apr 1862 - 16 Jan 1946 CCR 24 Jan 1946 p1
[Note: Son of Thomas A. & Frances “Fannie“ (Gray) Maples; married 29 Dec 1886 Sarah Elizabeth Ellington 12 Apr 1869 - 9 May 1949]
James S. Maples, 83, a native of Christian county, passed away Friday, Jan. 16, at his home near Highlandville. He was married to Miss Sarah Ellingsworth Dec. 29, 1886, and to this union five children were born. One daughter, Ethel, preceded him in death. Mr. Maples was converted and united with the Mt. Sinai Baptist church at the age of 26, later transferring his membership to the Highlandville Baptist church. At the time of his death he was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist church where he had served as deacon and church clerk for a number of years. Survivors include his widow; three sons, Robert of Nixa, Austin and Lowell of Highlandville; one daughter, Mrs. Lona Sims of Highlandville; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon in the Highlandville Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Worth Caughron, assisted by Rev. Howard Blevins, with burial in the Highlandville cemetery under direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Nixa.
Maples, James Ward 20 Dec 1931 - 3 Jan 2012 SN-L 5 Jan 2012
[Note: Son of Austin M. & Weltha (Gonce) Maples; married 17 Dec 1955 Esther Meier]
James Ward Maples, 80, Highlandville. Arrangements: Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
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Maples, James Ward 20 Dec 1931 - 3 Jan 2012 AdamsFH & CCH-N 11 Jan 2012
James Ward Maples, age 80, of Highlandville, went home to meet his Lord and Savior January 3, 2012, at home surrounded by his family. He was born December 20, 1931, in Highlandville, the son of Austin and Weltha Maples. On December 17, 1955, he was united in marriage to Esther Meier and their union was blessed with a son and three daughters. He was a lifelong resident of the Tory Community and a lifelong member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He was ordained as a Deacon in 1969 and devoted his entire life to the church. He served his country in the army for two years, 1953 - 1955. He worked at Vermillion Wood Products until he was disabled and then worked on the farm. He loved spending time with family and loved all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren dearly. Survivors include: His beautiful wife of 56 years, Esther, of the home; son, Allen and Donna of Highlandville; daughter, LouAnn and Gary of Highlandville; daughter Shelia and Tony of Highlandville; daughter Leila and Kevin of Fordland; seven grandchildren, Wade, Will, Jamie, Sarah, Carrie, Brittany, and J.C.; six great-grandchildren, Daniel, Ethan, Myli, Jackson, Kortnie and Kaiya. He is also survived by one sister, Lois and Joe Foell of Springfield; sister-in-law, Annie Maples of Highlandville, and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson Austin, and a brother Glen. “Pa, you will be missed greatly by all who were privileged to know you. We will always love and miss you. What a day that will be when we all see you again.” Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday, January 6, in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Danny Hartwell and Pastor Rich Washam officiating. Burial will follow in Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Thursday in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Maples, James William 26 May 1926 - 5 Oct 2011 CCH-N 26 Oct 2011
[Note: Son of Fred & Mettie ( ) Maples; married Marcia Dougherty]
James William Maples, 86, passed away Oct. 5, 2011, at his home in Hatch, Utah. Jim had been a former, long-time resident of Nixa. He was met in his heavenly home by his parents, Fred and Mettie Maples, his brother Dude, and his sisters Mary-Ruth and Opal. He is survived by his wife Marcia (Dougherty) Maples of Hatch, Utah, his son Steve Maples and wife Sherry of Branson, his daughter Sherry Cunningham and husband Ken of Spokane, and one brother Lee Roy Maples of Republic. He was “Grampy” to five grandchildren, Shanna Pritchett and husband Alex, Amber Hainline and husband Jason, Stacy Blevins, Erica and Cody Maples; seven great grandchildren, Jake, Allie, and Madison Pritchett, Dakota and Aspen Blevins, Milana and Mei Lin Hainline, one step daughter Tammi Newsted and husband Robert of Hatch, Utah, one stepson Greg Fisher of Hatch, Utah, 11 step grandchildren, nine step great grandchildren and three step great-great grandchildren, as well as many other relatives and friends. He had a passion for fishing and the outdoors, family, friends and storytelling. He was crowned Sucker Day King in the 1960s in Nixa. A celebration of life was held in his honor on Oct. 8 at his home in Utah.
Maples, Jasper L. 3 May 1871 - 22 Jan 1954 CCR 28 Jan 1954 p5
[Note: Son of Plez & Kizzie (Morris) Maples; married 1896 Mary Moore]
Funeral services for Jasper L. Maples, 82, who died last Friday, January 22, at the home of a granddaughter, Mrs. Ida Gillett, in Springfield, were held at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon in the Pleasant View Baptist Church, west of Highlandville, with the Reverend Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in the Flood Cemetery under the direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. A native of Stone County, the son of Plez and Kizzie Morris, the deceased was married in 1896 to Mary Moore, who preceded him in death in 1943. A son, Leonard, died in 1941. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Lille Henry of Highlandville and Mrs. Evertt Lee of Ponce de Leon, three brothers, Grant and Birch Maples, both of Highlandville and Lemmon Maples of Fairland, Okla; ten grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.
Maples, Jerry Lee 11 Aug 1939 - 6 Jan 2011 SN-L 9 Jan 2011
[Note: Son of Byron & Filettes (Little) Maples]
Jerry Lee Maples, age 71, of Republic, Mo., passed away Thursday, January 6, 2011 at Residence. He was born August 11, 1939, to Byron and Filettes (Little) Maples. Jerry played basketball at Clever High School . He was a retired business owner, he enjoyed fishing and raising cattle, he enjoyed breakfast with his friends at Nixa Livestock Auction. He was preceded in death by his parents, Byron and Filettes Maples. He is survived by a brother, Mickey Maples, of Republic; a sister, Becky Pearce, of Clever; grandson, Matt Mahon, of Republic, Mo.; and a great-grandson, Dalton Mahon.Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, January 11, 2011, in Delaware Cemetery Christian County Mo. Visitation will be held from 7 to 8 p.m., on Monday, January 10, 2011 in Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, Mo.
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Maples, Jerry Lee 11 Aug 1939 - 6 Jan 2011 CCH-N 12 Jan 2011
Jerry Lee Maples, 71, of Republic, died Jan. 6, 2011, in his home. He was born Aug. 11, 1939, to Byron and Filettes (Little) Maples. Jerry played basketball at Clever High School. He was a retired business owner. He loved fishing, raising cattle and eating breakfast with his friends at Nixa Livestock Auction. He was preceded in death by his parents, Byron and Filettes Maples. He is survived by a brother, Mickey Maples of Republic; a sister, Becky Pearce of Clever; grandson, Matt Mahon of Republic; and a great-grandson, Dalton Mahon. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Jan. 11, in Delaware Cemetery, Christian County. Visitation was from 7 to 8 p.m. Jan. 10 in the funeral home, Greenlawn North, Springfield.
Maples, Jessie Marie (Cutbirth) 23 Nov 1912 - 8 Feb 1965 CCR 18 Feb 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of Frank Jewell & Bertie (Brown) Cutbirth; married Vearl Maples 5 May 1912 - 14 Aug 1990]
Mrs. Jessie Marie Maples, 52 of 802 North Homewood, died at 11 a.m. Monday in Davis Rest Home. A resident of Springfield 34 years, she was a member of the Pentecostal Church. Surviving are her husband Vearl; a son, Bobby Cleo, Turner Station; her mother, Mrs. Birdie Cutbirth, Highlandville; three brothers, Roy and Floyd Cutbirth, both of the state of California. and Frank, Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Minnie Ellingsworth, Highlandville and five grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Thursday in Jewell E. Windle Chapel with the Rev. Ora Short officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Maples, Jimmie Gene 3 Jul 1946 - 27 Sep 2008 SN-L 30 Sep 2008
[Note: Son of Ivan Birch & Ermel L. (Wolfe) Maples]
Jimmie Gene Maples, age 62, of Nixa, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2008. He was born July 3, 1946, the son of Ivan and Ermel (Wolfe) Maples. His father preceded him in death. He was a Nixa High School graduate and served his country in the U.S. Army. Mr. Maples was a roofer, and enjoyed fishing. Survivors include his mother, Ermel Maples, Nixa; three children, Duston Weeks and wife, Crystal, Christon Weeks, and Darin Maples, all of Springfield; 11 grandchildren; a sister, Barbara Tindle and Wayne, Nixa; two nieces and a nephew. A graveside funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 2, in Delaware Cemetery, west of Nixa. No visitation is planned. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Maples, Joe A. 11 Feb 1952 - 27 Mar 1989 OH 30 Mar 1989
[Note: Son of James Allen & Mary Lois (Metzelthin) Maples
Joe A. Maples, 37, of Billings, died at 1:15 p.m. March 27 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, following a short illness. Services for Mr. Maples were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 30 at Meadors Funeral Home with the Rev. Ron Zamkus officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery, northeast of Clever. Mr. Maples was a former employee of the Burlington Northern Railroad. He was a member of the Clever First Baptist Church and a member of the Billings Masonic Lodge No. 379. He is survived by two sons, Christopher Joe (Kit) Maples, Republic, and James Heath Maples, Otello, Washington; by his parents, James and Mary Lois Maples, Billings; by two brothers, Ronnie, Clever, and Mark, Billings; and by two nieces and one nephew.
Maples, John Daniel “J. D.” 29 Jan 1982 - 3 May 1984 OH 10 May 1984 p11
[Note: Son of Danny & Denese (Clark) Maples]
Services for John Daniel “J. D.” Maples, 2, Highlandville, were held May 6 in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs. Gary Robertson and Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Richwood Cemetery. The child died May 3 at the home of his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Clark, Nixa, after an illness of eight months. Survivors include his parents, Danny and Denese Maples of the home; his maternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Martin, Nixa and maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Gladys Aven, Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, P. O. Box 318, Memphis, Tenn, 38101
Maples, Juanita (Steele) 5 Jun 1920 - 14 Oct 2007 SN-L 16 Oct 2007 & AdamsFH
[Note: Daughter of John Perry & Callie Belle (Norman) Steele; married 8 Jul 1939 Leonard L. Maples 16 Jul 1914 - 7 May 1988]
Surrounded by family, Juanita Maples, 87, was gloriously escorted into her heavenly home Sunday morning, October 14, 2007, at 12:45 a.m. The youngest of 10 children, Juanita was born on June 5, 1920, to John Perry and Callie Belle (Norman) Steele of Ponce de Leon, Mo. She spent her entire life in Ponce de Leon, attending and graduating from Abesville High in 1939. Juanita married Leonard L. Maples on July 8, 1939. They were happily married for 49 years. Juanita dedicated her life to the Lord in her home in February of 1954 and was baptized with her husband on April 19, 1959. She was a devoted member and Secretary/Treasurer of Highlandville Assembly of God for a number of years. Juanita was preceded in death by her mother and father; five sisters; four brothers; and husband Leonard L. Maples on May 8, 1988. Survivors include two daughters, "Gena” Devery Mills and husband, Stephen, of Marathon, Fla., and Tammie Kerans and husband, Rocky, of Galena, Mo.; a very special girl that she only got to raise for a short time but always considered a daughter, Debbie Withrow and husband, Greg, of Quincy, Calif.; granddaughter whom she raised, Robin Marshall and husband, Matt, of Nixa, Mo.; five grandchildren, Ashley (Kerans) Holt and husband, Shawn of Ozark, Mo., Cody Kerans of Galena, Mo., Christina Moore and husband Kenneth, Joshua LaLoge and wife, Christina, and Chris Chaffin, all of Springfield, Mo.; great-grandchildren, Victoria Marshall, Matthew Marshall, Zachariah Moore and Krystal Moore; special niece Ernestine Bennett and husband, Earl, of Springfield, Mo.; her beloved dog, Peppy; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. This amazing, remarkable woman was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Next to her love of God, family was the most important thing to her. Her life was a powerful testimony of her dedication to God's service, and even in her death, gave her family compelling evidence of God's love. She will be greatly missed, and we know she will be sending us all her "Love and Prayers?. Visitation will be held at Adams Funeral Home in Nixa, Mo., on Wednesday, October 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held in First Assembly of God in Highlandville, Mo., on Thursday, October 18 at 2 p.m. with Reverends Gary Phipps and Ken Hunt officiating. Burial will follow in Ponce de Leon Cemetery.
Maples, Juritta I. “Rittie” (Welch) 4 Jan 1880 - 3 Mar 1952
[Note: Daughter of Eli & Mary A. ( ) Welch; married Charley Campbell Maples 15 Jun 1880 - 26 Mar 1926]
Mrs. Rittie I. Maples, 72, a longtime resident of the Clever and Boaz communities, died at 11:40 last night at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Cora Sparkman, Route 1, Mt. Vernon, following a short illness. She had lived with the daughter for the past two years. The widow of Charles Maples, who died in 1926, Mrs. Maples was a member of the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. Survivors include three other daughters, Mrs. Fern Smith of Hanford, Calif., Mrs. Valeria Chastain of Clever and Mrs. Etheleen Slaughter of 610 West Commercial; four sons, Herman, a patient at the Veterans Administration Hospital at Fayetteville, William of St. Louis, Raymond and Elmer of Route 1, Clever; 20 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Mae Maples of Pomona, Calif. Funeral arrangements are under direction of Harris of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date of March 1952, in the margin.
Maples, Katherine (Bishop) 2 May 1920 - 13 May 2001 SN-L 15 May 2001
[Note: Daughter of George Grant & Laura Elizabeth (Brickle) Bishop; married 6 Jun 1936 Emmett D. Maples]
Katherine Maples, 81, Springfield, passed away at 7:25 a.m. Sunday, May 13, 2001, in Christian Health Care East. Mrs. Maples was born May 2, 1920, in Highlandville, Mo., the daughter of George Grant and Laura Elizabeth (Brickle) Bishop. She was united in marriage to Emmett D. Maples on June 6, 1936, in Springfield. She worked as a sales clerk for Heer’s Department Stores for many years. She attended High Street Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening, needle work, crossword puzzles and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Emmett; a son and his wife, Larry and Deanna Maples, Rogersville; three grandchildren, Mark Andrew Maples and wife, Casey, Kathryn Ann Patton and husband, David, and Stephen Paul Maples; a great-grandson, Joshua Andrew Maples, all of Springfield; a sister-in-law, Bea Shelton, Highlandville; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2001, in Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Highlandville Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. today in Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Funeral Home. (Springfield News-Leader 15 May 2001)
Maples, Kathryn H. 1916 - 13 May 2005 SN-L 15 May 2005
[Note: married 25 Jan 1947 Orville L. Maples]
Kathryn H. Maples, 88, of Fair Grove, went to be with the Lord on May 13, 2005, at 9:30 a.m. in her home, after a long illness. Kathryn had been a homemaker since Jan. 25, 1947, when she married Orville L. Maples. There was one child born to this union, Bobby Lynn Maples. Both Orville and Bobby Lynn preceded her in death. She is survived by three sisters, Eva Jane Wilkerson of Springfield, Mo., Bernice Maples and husband, Arlan, of Rogersville, Mo., and Georgia Ann Tennison and husband, Harold, of Sparta, Mo.; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2005, in Greenlawn North Funeral Chapel with Rev. Leonard Bailey officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, in the funeral home.
Maples, Lema Lorene (Daily) Vernon 1912 - 20 Jul 2004 SN-L 31 Jul 2004
[Note: Daughter of J. William & Sarah (West) Daily; married ? Vernon; married Earl D. Maples 28 May 1935 - 7 Jul 2003]
Lema L. Maples, 92, of Springfield, Mo., died at 1:38 p.m. Thursday, July 29, 2004, at Cox South. She was born in Selmore, Mo., the daughter of J. William and Sarah West Daily. She was a longtime member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Denny and Marsha Maples; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and two daughters-in-law, Linda Maples and Pat Vernon. Funeral services will be Monday, Aug. 2, 2004, at 1 p.m. in Greenlawn South, with burial to be at Selmore Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.
Maples, Lenna E. (Ware) 12 Mar 1889 - 26 Oct 1955 CCR 27 Oct 1955 p5
[Note: Daughter of William J. & Narcissa Jane (Parson) Ware; m 22 Feb 1908 CCM James William Maples 8 Jun 1883 - 7 Sep 1955]
Mrs.Lenna E. Maples, 66, died at 8 a.m. Wednesday at her home in Highlandville after a lingering illness. The widow of the late Rev. Willie Maples, who died Sept. 7, Mrs. Maples had been a resident of Highlandville most of her life. A member of the Highlandville Baptist Church, she had been clerk of the church 30 years and president of the Women’s Missionary Union in Highlandville. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Reitha Noe of Spokane; four brothers, Woodson and William Ware of Highlandville and Fillmore and Earl Ware of Aurora; three grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Highlandville Baptist Church by the Reverends Robert Lawson and Jim Hilton. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery.
Maples, Leon 9 Nov 1958 - 17 Jan 2011 SN-L 21 Jan 2011
[Note: Son of Dearl & Norma Jean (Linebaugh) Maples]
Leon Maples, age 52, of Highlandville, passed away Monday, January 17, 2011. He was born November 9, 1958, the son of Dearl and Norma Jean (Linebaugh) Maples. He served his country in the United States Army Reserves. Leon lived most of his life in the Highlandville area. He enjoyed horses and rodeos. He was always ready to play a joke on someone to lift their spirits. He was a good friend to many, and always available to help others whenever needed. Survivors include: his son, Logan Maples, Fort Lewis, Washington: his daughter, Laken Maples, Ponce de Leon; his mother, Norma Jean Maples, Highlandville; a granddaughter, Cloe Ann Burk; two brothers, Roger Maples and Mark Maples, both of Highlandville; a niece, Jennifer Maples; two nephews, Brad Maples and Charles Maples; friends, neighbors and their children. He was preceded in death by his father, Dearl; and grandparents, Loren and Velvie Maples, and Sam and Ella Linebaugh. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 22, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor George Bishop officiating. Burial will follow in Tory Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
Maples, Leonard L. 16 Jul 1914 - 7 May 1988
[Note: Son of Thomas & Margaret (Chastain) Maples; married Juanita Steele 5 Jun 1920 - 14 Oct 2007]
Leonard L. Maples, 73, Ponce De Leon, died at 8 p.m. Saturday (May 7, 1988) in his home. He was born July 16, 1914, near Republic to the marriage of Thomas Maples and Margaret Chastain Maples. A resident of Ponce De Leon for the past 48 years, he was a retired self-employed contractor and developer. He was a 35-year member of the Carpenters Union No. 61, Kansas City, Mo., and he formerly operated a school bus for nine years for the Dadeville School District. He was a member of the Highlandville Assembly of God Church. He is survived by his wife, Juanita; two daughters, Gena Chaffin, Ozark, and Tammie Kerans, Ponce De Leon; a granddaughter, Robin Maples of the home; four additional grandchildren; five brothers, Loyd, Branson; Paul, Tacoma, Wash., Bob, Sacramento, Calif., and Bill and Marvin, both of Kansas City, Mo.; and five sisters, Helen Norris, Ethel Epps and Lucille McGlothlin, all of Sacramento; Betty Smith, Carmichael, Calif., and Mary Ellen Jones, Branson. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Highlandville Assembly of God with the Rev. Gary Phipps officiating and assisted by Rev. James Ellingsworth. Burial will be in Ponce De Leon Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
(Contributed by June Weaver)
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Maples, Leonard L. 16 Jul 1914 - 7 May 1988 OH 12 May 1988
[Note: Son of Thomas & Margaret (Chastain) Maples; married Juanita]
Leonard L. Maples, 73, of Ponce De Leon, died at 8 p.m. Saturday in his home. Services for Mr. Maples were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Highlandville Assembly of God church with the Rev. Gary Phipps officiating, assisted by Rev. James Ellingsworth. Burial was in Ponce De Leon Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. Mr. Maples was born July 16, 1914, near Republic, to the marriage of Thomas Maples and Margaret Chastain Maples. A resident of Ponce De Leon for the past 48 years, he was a retired, self-employed contractor and developer. He was a 35-year member of the Carpenters Union No. 61, Kansas City. He formerly operated a school bus for nine years for the Abesville school district. He was a member of the Highlandville Assembly of God church. His survivors include his wife, Juanita; two daughters, Gena Chaffin, Ozark, and Tammie Kerans, Ponce De Leon; a granddaughter, Robin Maples, of the home; four additional grandchildren; five brothers, Loyd, Branson, Paul, Tacoma, Washington, Bob, Sacramento, California, and Bill and Marvin, both of Kansas City; and five sisters, Helen Norris, Ethel Epps, and Lucille McGlothlin, all of Sacramento, Betty Smith, Carmichael, California, and Mary Ellen Jones, Branson.