McCoy, Francis Mariah “Fannie” (Phillips) 19 Nov 1872 - 29 Aug 1939 CCR 31 Aug 1939 p1
[Note: Daughter of Hugh B. & Mary L. E. (Prater/Woods) Phillips; married 13 Apr 1890 Harrison Lyons McCoy 26 Feb 1858 - 13 Feb 1937; wrong marriage date in obit; DC gives her surname of mother‘s mother‘s husband - Wood, rather than Mary’s mother’s maiden name Prater under which Mary was born & married, but family stories indicate that Woods probably WAS Mary’s father - they married when Mary was a newborn]
Frances Mariah Philips was born in Tennessee on November 19, 1872, and departed this life August 29, 1939 at the age of 68 years, 9 months and 10 days. She came to Missouri at the age of 7 and lived in Christian county the rest of her life. She was married to Harrison McCoy of Sparta on April 13, 1900. To this union were born 11 children. Her husband and four children preceded her in death. Survivors are Elsie Johnson and Edna Lloyd of Springfield, Ineze and Agnes, Albert and Archie of the home and Ralph of Highlandville. She became a Christian at the age of 16 years and joined the South Street Christian Church at Springfield. Besides her family she leaves five grandchildren. She was a devoted wife and kind mother and loved by all who knew here. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, August 30, at 2:30 pm in the Hopedale church, under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
McCoy, Francis Marion 26 May 1857 - 15 Dec 1925 CCR 18 Dec 1925 p1
[Note: Son of Jacob & Nancy (Frazier) McCoy; married 19 Dec 1877 Atlanta Haile 5 Aug 1861 - 19 Feb 1899; MO DC says b 1856; tombstone says b 1857]
Frances M. McCoy, aged 68 years, died at his home east of Sparta on Wednesday, December 16, 1925. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the Christian church in Sparta conducted by Rev. Mitchum with burial in the Masonic-Odd Fellows cemetery under direction of T. B. Chaffin of Ozark and Rathbun of Sparta.
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McCoy, Francis Marion 26 May 1857 - 15 Dec 1925 CCR 25 Dec 1925 p1
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Resolved, that in the death of Brother McCoy, his family has lost a devoted Father, the Lodge a faithful and useful member and the community an upright and honored citizen. Resolved, that we will ever bear in grateful remembrance the zeal and fidelity with which Brother McCoy discharged all his Masonic duties and will try to imitate his devotion to the grand principles of our Fraternity, and Resolved, that we tender our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family and recommend them to the care of that God whom Brother McCoy served and in whom he trusted. (Signed) F. E. Wall J. M. Shipman R. E. workman, Committee
McCoy, Francis Marion 6 Dec 1866 - 1 Nov 1938 CCR 3 Nov 1938 p1
[Note: Son of J. William & Missouri Anne (Applegate) McCoy; married 9 Jan 1895 Mary Ellendar Smith 10 Apr 1874 - 15 Nov 1940]
Marion McCoy, age 71 years, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Stanford Kissock in Thayer, MO, November 1. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, one sister and two brothers. Funeral services will be conducted November 3, at the Selmore Baptist church at 2:00 pm, with burial in the Selmore cemetery under the direction of T.B. Chaffin of Ozark.
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McCoy, Francis Marion 6 Dec 1866 - 1 Nov 1938 CCR 10 Nov 1938 p1
We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone who so thoughtfully expressed their sympathy and condolence at the death of our beloved husband and father, F.M. McCoy. Mrs. F.M. McCoy, Mr. and Mrs. Stanford Kissock and family, Mr. and Mrs. L.O. Chrisman and family.
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McCoy, Francis Marion 6 Dec 1866 - 1 Nov 1938 CCR 10 Nov 1938 p8
Francis Marion McCoy was born Dec. 6, 1866, and lived his whole life in Christian county. He departed this life Nov. 1, 1938, at Thayer, Mo., at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lona Kissock. He was married Jan.9, 1895, to Mary Ellendar Smith. To this union were born six children, one son and five daughters. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Ona Chrisman, Springfield, Mo., and Mrs. Lona Kissock, Thayer, Mo., three grandsons and two granddaughters, three brothers and two sisters. He was converted at the Prospect Baptist Church and united with the Selmore Baptist Church a few years later. He later transferred his membership to the Ozark Baptist Church of which he still remained a member at the time of his death. Funeral services were held at Selmore Baptist Church Thursday, Nov. 3, 1938, with Rev. Oscar Pigg officiating. Burial was at Selmore cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
McCoy, George Frederick 28 Oct 1882 - 25 Feb 1946 CCR 7 Mar 1946 p1
[Note: Son of George W. & Elgevie Isabelle (Luttrell) McCoy; married 21 Jan 1906 Pearl Tindle 31 Jan 1888 - 12 Nov 1973]
George Frederick McCoy was born in Christian county, Mo., on Oct. 28, 1882, and passed away at his home south of Ozark on Feb. 25, 1946. He was a son of the late George W. and Elgevia I. McCoy. He was united in marriage on Jan. 21, 1906, with Miss Pearl Tindle. He lived his entire lifetime in the Ozark community where he was well known, having operated the Rural Telephone Company for many years. He professed Christ at an early age and was baptized into the Prospect Baptist church where he maintained a faithful membership throughout his lifetime. Surviving are his wife, Pearl; a niece, Grace Tindle, who has made her home with the McCoys all her life; seven sisters, Mrs. Josephine Davis of Austin, Texas, Miss Ava McCoy of Dallas, Texas, Miss Grace McCoy of Los Angeles, Mrs. Oda Davis of St. Louis, Misses Rose and Hope McCoy of Tulsa, and Mrs. Jessie Edwards of Springfield; four brothers, John, Walter, and Paul McCoy of Springfield and Ross McCoy of Fairfax, Mo. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon in the Prospect church with Rev. Floyd Hanks of Springfield officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
McCoy, George W. 10 Apr 1857 - 9 Nov 1937 CCR 11 Nov 1937 p1
[Note: Son of Capt. John & Elizabeth E. (Jones) McCoy; married 15 Jan 1882 Elgevia Isabelle Luttrell 8 Jan 1862 - 24 Jun 1932]
George W. McCoy, father of Fred McCoy, manager of the Rural Telephone Exchange, died at Fred’s home in the telephone office early Tuesday morning. Although in rather ill health, his death came suddenly and rather unexpectedly. He was born the son of Captain John and Elizabeth McCoy at Fayetteville, Ark., on April 10, 1857, and at the time of his death Tuesday morning, Nov. 9, had reached the ripe old age of 80 years, six months, and 29 days. He came to this country with his parents just after the Civil War. On Jan. 15, 1882, he was united in marriage to Elgevia I. Luttrell, who preceded him in death on June 24, 1932. To this union 13 children were born, 12 of whom are living. They are G. Fred of Ozark, Dovie Josephine Davids of Leander, Texas, John E. of Springfield, Ava E. of Dallas, Texas, J. Walter of Springfield, Grace I. McCoy of Long Beach, Calif., Oda B. Davis of Kimmswick, Mo., Ross W. of Cabool, Ross C. McCoy of Tulsa, Okla., Paul B. of Wheatland, Calif., and Ada G. Edwards of Willard. One son, Floyd, passed away on April 22, 1902. In addition to the 12 children, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Becky Bridges, one brother, A.J. McCoy, 20 grandchildren, five great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. He was converted at the age of 37 and united with the Freewill Baptist church. About 1914 he became a member of the Prospect Baptist church and remained a faithful member. Funeral services were held today, Thursday, at 1:30 p.m. at the Prospect church with Rev. Worth Caughron officiating with burial in the church cemetery under the direction of T.B. Chaffin Funeral home of Ozark. All the children were present at the funeral except Mrs. Davis of Leander, Texas, Grace of Long Beach and Paul of Wheatland, Calif.
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McCoy, George W. 10 Apr 1857 - 9 Nov 1937 CCR 25 Nov 1937 p2
We desire to express our heartfelt thanks for the kind words of sympathy expressed and the floral offerings given by our many friends at the death of our beloved father. Especially do we desire to thank Dr. J. H. Wade, Mr. and Mrs. Chaffin for their affectionate service, and Rev. Worth Caughron and Rev. Earnest Cave for their words of sympathy and kindness.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred McCoy, Mr. and Mrs. A.F. Davis, Mr. Johnnie McCoy, Miss Ava McCoy, Mr. and Mrs. Walter McCoy, Miss Grace McCoy, Mr. and Mrs. O.L. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Ross McCoy, Miss Rosa McCoy, Miss Hopa McCoy, Mr. Paul McCoy, Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Edwards.
McCoy, Harold L. 24 Feb 1914 – 19 Feb 1995 CCH-N 22 Feb. 1995
[Note: Son of William C. & Bertha (Salisbury) McCoy; married 1 Sep 1971 Jean Harp]
Harold L. McCoy, 80, Nixa, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 1995, at 10:50 a.m. in Primrose Place, Springfield. He was born Feb. 24, 1914, in Stillwater, Okla., the son of William C. and Bertha Salisbury McCoy. On Sept. 1, 1971, he was united in marriage to Jean Harp. He was co-owner and co-manager of Ramsey Department Stores and a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church of Nixa. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, a brother, and a granddaughter, Leigh Sherman. Survivors include his wife, Jean, of the home; a daughter, Sandra Sherman, Huntsville, Ala.; a son, Harold McCoy, Jr., Jefferson City; five grandchildren, Brent Sherman, Huntsville, Ala., Mark Sherman, Chester, N.J., Scott McCoy, Rogersville, Brian McCoy, Springfield, and Kristie McCoy Boyle, St. Louis; and one great-grandchild. A graveside service will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Springfield National Cemetery with Bill Koch officiating. A memorial service will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Nixa. Visitation was held Tuesday evening in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial donations be made to the Aldersgate United Methodist Church Building Fund.
McCoy, Harrison Lyons 26 Feb 1858 - 13 Feb 1937 CCR 18 Feb 1937 p8
[Note: Son of Jacob & Nancy (Frazier) McCoy; married 13 Jul 1879 CCM Sarah Ann Abbott 1862 - c 1887; married 13 Apr 1890 CCM Francis Mariah “Fannie” Phillips 19 Nov 1872 - 29 Aug 1939]
Harrison Lyons McCoy was born in eastern Tennessee in 1858 and passed away on Feb. 13, 1937. He would have reached the age of 79 years on Feb. 26. He came to Christian county with his parents when three years old and lived near Sparta until death. He was married to Sarah Ann Abbott when 20 years old. To this union were born five children, Mrs. Laura Britian of Brookline, Mrs. Myrtle Simmons of Sparta, William of Springfield, Mrs. Erma Nease of Oklahoma and Mrs. Nancy Nease of Little Rock, Ark. This wife preceded him in death in 1887. In 1890 he was married to Francis Phillips who survives. To this union were born 11 children, four of whom have preceded him in death. Those surviving are Elsie Johnson and Edna Lloyd, both of Springfield, Agnes and Inez, daughters, and Albert, Ralph and Archie, sons, of the home address. He is also survived by 24 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren and by one sister, Liza Harris of Wichita, Kans. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 14, at 2 p.m. in the Hopedale church with Rev. Lynn Swadley officiating with burial in the Hopedale cemetery under the direction of the T.B. Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
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McCoy, Harrison Lyons 26 Feb 1858 - 13 Feb 1937 CCR 4 Mar 1937 p3
We sincerely wish to express our thanks to our friends and neighbors for their sympathy and kindness shown during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father.
Mrs. Harrison McCoy and children.
McCoy, Helen Marie (Hair) Hill 10 Oct 1938 - 30 Apr 2010 SN-L 2 May 2010
[Note: Daughter of John & Ruby (Smith) Hair; married ? Hill; married 5 Mar 1975 Joe McCoy]
Helen Marie McCoy, 71, Ozark, passed away Friday, April 30, 2010, in St. John's Hospital. She was born October 10, 1938 and united in marriage to Joe McCoy on March 5, 1975. Helen was a Registered Nurse and was presently employed with St. John's Marion Center, where she cared for patients the past 28 years. Helen is survived by her husband Joe; her mother Ruby Coulter; two sons Kelley Hill of Kansas City, Mo., and Stephen Hill and wife Sherry of Camdenton; three step-children Mike McCoy and wife Libbi of Nixa, Robin McCoy of Springfield and Tim McCoy of Kansas City, Mo.; five grandchildren Stephanie Adams, Sheila Cronk, Melissa Fandrich, Robbie Hill and Travis Hill; eight step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; two sisters Ola Mae Carter and Marjie Medford and husband Chuck; sister-in-law Betty Brown; Helen's two Yorkies Muffin and Dixie and her Siamese cat Jacko; many nieces, nephews and loving friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, 2010, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, with Pastor Josh Hall officiating. Burial will follow in McCoy Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m., Monday, May 3, in the funeral home.
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McCoy, Helen Marie (Hair) Hill 10 Oct 1938 - 30 Apr 2010 CCH-N 5 May 2010
Helen Marie McCoy, 71, Ozark, passed away April 30, 2010, in St. John's Hospital. She was born Oct. 10, 1938, the daughter of John Hair and Ruby (Smith) Coulter. On March 5, 1975, she was united in marriage to Joe McCoy. Helen chose a professional career in nursing and began working at a downtown hospital in Kansas City. She later became an RN and was presently employed with St. John’s Marion Center, where she cared for patients the past 28 years. She loved to read, enjoyed collecting angels, cooking and animals. Helen was especially fond of her two Yorkies, Muffin and Dixie, as well as her Siamese cat, Jacko and her barn cats. In 2004, Helen started Auntie Hammers Gourmet Salad Company and enjoyed selling her product to other consumers. She also enjoyed attending Selmour Baptist Church. Helen was preceded in death by: Her father, John Hair; step-father, Carl Coulter; and two infant brothers. Helen is survived by: Her husband, Joe; her mother, Ruby Coulter; two sons, Kelley Hill, of Kansas City, and Stephen Hill and wife, Sherry, of Camdenton; three step children, Mike McCoy and wife Libbi, of Nixa, Robin McCoy, of Springfield, and Tim McCoy of Kansas City; five grandchildren, Stephanie Adams, Sheila Cronk, Melissa Fandrich, Robbie Hill and Travis Hill; eight step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ola Mae Carter and Marjie Medford and husband Chuck; sister-in-law, Betty Brown; many nieces, nephews and loving friends. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. May 4, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, with Pastor Josh Hall officiating. Burial followed in McCoy Cemetery. Visitation was from 6 to 7 p.m. May 3, in the funeral home.
McCoy, Inez Marie 24 Dec 1907 - 15 Jun 2001 SN-L 16 Jun 2001
[Note: Daughter of Harrison Lyons & Francis Mariah “Fannie” (Phillips) McCoy]
Inez Marie McCoy, 93, Springfield, passed away Friday, June 15, 2001, in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born December 24, 1907, in Sparta, the daughter of Harrison and Frances (Phillips) McCoy. Throughout her younger years she continued to live in Christian County, and attended Prospect Baptist Church. She served on mission fields in Costa Rica and Mexico, along with her brother and his family, for many years before returning to this area. She attended High Street Baptist Church. Her parents and 15 brothers and sisters preceded her in death. Survivors include two sisters-in-law, Rachel McCoy, Nixa, and Katherine McCoy, Mexico; and nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 17, in Hopedale Cemetery, north of Ozark. The casket will be open for viewing in the cemetery before the service.
(Springfield News-Leader 16 June 2001) (Contributed by Hazel Messenger
McCoy, Iva Mae "Ivy" Mar 1887 - 7 May 1928 CCR 17 May 1928
[Note: Daughter of Francis Marion & Atlanta (Hale) McCoy]
Miss Ivy Mae McCoy died at Boulder, Colorado on May 7th and her remains were shipped to Springfield, arriving there May 9th at 11:30 p.m. where they were met by T. B. Chaffin, who brought her body to Ozark to his undertaking parlors and there the remains rested until May 10th, when they were removed to Sparta for the funeral services in the Christian church at 2 o’clock p.m. with Rev. Meerchum officiating. Burial was made in the Sparta cemetery.
McCoy, James D. “Danny” Oswalt 31 Aug 1952 - 23 Mar 2000 CCH-N 5 April 2000
[Note: Son of ? & Virginia Lee (O’Banion) McCoy; married 1974 Lilly Ann; mother married 10 Jun 1954 Walter Oswalt]
James D. (Danny) Oswalt McCoy, 47, Grandin, Fla. formerly from Highlandville, MO. passed away March 23, 2000 due to a 3 month illness. Danny was born August 31, 1952 in Springfield. He graduated from Spokane High School in 1970 before moving to Florida where he made his home and worked in the dairy business for 29 years. Danny is survived by his wife of 25 years Lilly Ann, three sons Brent and his wife Rhonda, Robert, Rocky and his wife Tommie, two grandchildren, Danyelle and Jarrod all of Grandin Fla. His mother to whom he was very devoted to and loved dearly, Virginia Gillett Spokane, Mo., three brothers and their wives Freddie and Rita McCoy, Highlandville, Larry and Chris Oswalt, Branson, Walter Lee and Sue Oswalt, Nixa; one sister and her husband Saundra and Jim Holt, Reeds Spring. One aunt and uncle Mary and Albert Ray. Several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Danny was preceded in death by his step father Walter Oswalt and grandfather Bob O'Banion. Danny loved family, life and laughter and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Services were held March 27, 2000. Burial was at Ozark Hill Cemetery Palatka, Florida. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis Tenn. 38105-1905. Memorial Service to be held Sunday April 9th, 3 p.m. at Ponce De Leon Pentecostal Church, Ponce De Leon, MO.
McCoy, James Daniel 28 Jul 1915 - 7 Jul 2001 CCH-N 11 Jul 2001
[Note: Son of Bert & Flora (Beaman) McCoy; married 2 Jan 1951 Margie E. Maxey 8 Feb 1912 - 18 Jul 1999 m/1 Myers]
James Daniel McCoy, 85, of Ozark, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2001, in his home. He was born July 28, 1915, in O’Neill, Neb., the son of Bert and Flora (Beaman) McCoy. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. On Jan. 2, 1951, he and Margie Maxey Myers were married. Mr. McCoy lived in Mountain Grove for many years where he worked as a realtor. He was active in Southside Baptist Church in Mountain Grove, was a member of Mountain Grove Rotary Club and city alderman. He was an active member of Riverdale Baptist Church and served as an alderman in Highlandville. He was preceded in death by his wife Margie in 1999; an infant daughter; a granddaughter, Vickie Woods; and a brother, Clinton McCoy. Survivors include: two daughters, Maxine Holt, Ozark and Helen Crewse and her husband Gene, Boise, Idaho; five grandchildren, Michael Woods, Kathie Nease, Sherrie Gibson, Gregory Crewse and Gretchen Smith; thirteen great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Enola Benson, John Day, Oregon, and Nella Furness, Pascoe, Wash. Funeral services were 11 a.m., Monday, July 9, in Riverdale Baptist Church, south of Nixa, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu and Pastor Jamie Bilyeu officiating. Burial followed in Glenn Cemetery, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
McCoy, James Douglas 12 Aug 1927 - 10 Nov 1933 CCR 16 Nov 1933 p8
[Note: Son of Verill & Fern (Nix) McCoy, he got a common childhood disease - measles or chicken pox - in his first grade class and died of it]
James Douglas McCoy, the small son of Mr. and Mrs. Verill McCoy, died at their home in Springfield on Friday, November 10 at 1:30 p.m. aged 6 years. He is survived by his parents and one sister and many other relatives. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, November 12 at 2 o’clock at the Linden Cemetery by Rev. Gerren of Springfield with burial under the direction of T. B. Chaffin of Ozark.
McCoy, James Newton 8 Nov 1864 - 21 Jan 1948 CCR 29 Jan 1948
[Note: Son of J. William & Missouri Anne (Applegate) McCoy; married 23 Dec 1886 Amanda J. Hancock 1868 - ?]
James Newton McCoy, son of William and Missouri Anne McCoy, was born November 8, 1864, in the State of Arkansas. He passed away Wednesday, January 21, 1948, at 4:55 p.m. in the Springfield Baptist hospital. He had been a patient there since December 13, receiving treatment for a broken hip and other injuries from a fall occurring December 2. His family came to Missouri when he was a small child. He spent his entire life of 83 years, 2 months and 13 days near Ozark, Missouri. Several years ago he was converted and united with the Shady Grove Baptist church. Later he transferred his membership to the Prospect Baptist church. He was married to Amanda Hancock and to this union three daughters and five sons were born, a son and daughter having preceded him in death. Surviving are six children, Charlie and Ross of Wichita, Kansas, Walter of Springfield, Missouri, Mrs. Offie Shipman of Elmo, California, Mrs. Delia Forgey and Manford McCoy of Washington, D.C.; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Houston McCoy of Pueblo, Colorado; a sister, Delia Parker of Joplin, Missouri, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Jan. 24, at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel conducted by Rev. Floyd Hanks of Springfield. Burial was in Prospect cemetery.
McCoy, Joel Lafayette 5 Mar 1855 - 2 Sep 1930 CCR 4 Sep 1930
[Note: Son of J. William & Missouri Ann (Applegate) McCoy; married 19 Feb 1879 Sarah Landers 9 Apr 1863 - 7 Sep 1936]
Uncle Joel LaFayette McCoy of Highlandville succumbs in truck seat while he and son stop to get a lunch. The community about Highlandville was shocked Tuesday afternoon by the sudden death of Uncle Joel LaFayette McCoy, aged 75, who dropped dead as he started to get out of a truck to get a lunch. Accompanied by his son, Arley, Mr. McCoy was entering Highlandville and they drove up in front of the Fred Schupbach Service Station and Lunch room. The son stopped the truck and got out and had started into the room when his father gave a gasp and fell back in the seat. He was dead when the son reached him. He is survived by four sons and two daughters. Three of the boys live in the vicinity of Highlandville, one in Kansas City, and the two daughters live in Nebraska. Arrangements for the funeral were incomplete as we go to press, awaiting word and arrival of the daughters and son who live away. The funeral will be held under the direction of T.B. Chaffin of Ozark. Mr. McCoy was one of the old highly respected settlers of Christian county. A more complete obituary will probably be furnished this paper next week.
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McCoy, Joel Lafayette 5 Mar 1855 - 2 Sep 1930 CCR 11 Sep 1930 p5
Joel Lafayette McCoy was born March 5, 1855, in Christian county, and died Sept. 2, 1930, at Highlandville, MO, aged 75 years, 5 months, and 27 days. He was married to Sarah L. Landers on Nov. 19, 1879. To this union eight children were born, six of whom are surviving. They are Edward B., Elbert W. and Arley C. all of Highlandville; J. Emery of Kansas City, Mrs. Amma Feldmayer and Mrs. Clara Zeller of Revenna, Neb. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren, four brothers, three sisters, and a host of other relatives and friends. He was converted in 1873 and united with the Prospect Baptist church. The funeral services wee held Friday, Sept. 5, at the Highlandville church by Rev. Ross Carter with burial in the Highlandville cemetery under the direction of T.B. Chaffin. For a long, long number of years the subject of this obituary was affectionately known by everyone as Uncle Fate. He was of that old type and style of humankind who believes in a refined brotherhood of man, considering his obligations to his family and his friends as one of the outstanding duties of correct living. Willingly and freely he would answer the call of a friend in need. Active in the affairs of his family and his neighborhood until suddenly claimed by death, Uncle Fate won for himself a reverence and respect which is prized as many highest possession. He was faithful and true in the lesser things of life and the truthfulness and faithfulness so multiplied that he found himself highly esteemed and affectionately called Uncle Fate. His departure came as the warning in the night, like the thunderbolt from the clear sky, passing away suddenly and unexpectedly, but his living had prepared him for such a departure. He will be greatly missed from among his relatives and friends but they will realize that he lived for a purpose which he fulfilled nobly.
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McCoy, Joel Lafayette 5 Mar 1855 - 2 Sep 1930 CCR 18 Sep 1930 p8
We take this means of expressing our appreciation for the sympathy and services shown us during the death of our grandfather, Joel LaFayette McCoy. Mr. and Mrs. Verda Howard, Orville, Rex and Juanita McCoy.
McCoy, John Elbridge 9 Dec 1873 - 8 Dec 1918 CCR 13 Dec 1918 p1
[Note: Son of Andrew & Mary Jane (McGinnis) McCoy]
Farmer Commits Suicide. John E. McCoy Kills Himself Sunday Morning By Shooting.
John McCoy, a farmer living at McCoy Springs southeast of Ozark committed suicide Sunday morning by shooting self with a 22 target rifle in the heard in the barn loft of his home. The act was discovered by a brother, who in passing the barn shortly after heard groans and in an investigation discovered his brother unconscious in the barn with the gun by his side. The coroner was notified but did not arrive until night when an inquest was held resulting in a verdict of suicide. Mr. McCoy was 45 years old the day of his burial and had a sister who committed suicide a few years ago. The only known cause for the act was despondence over bad health and worry over the loss of a small money order in the mail. Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon with burial at the McCoy cemetery near the home.
McCoy, Jonnie Belinda (Thompson) 16 May 1958 - 7 Nov 2010 CCH-N 17 Nov 2010
[Note: Daughter of Rex & Betty (Hull) Thompson; married 25 Feb 1978 Danny McCoy]
Jonnie Belinda McCoy, 52, of Sparta, died Nov. 7, 2010, in her home after a yearlong battle with cancer. She was born May 16, 1958, in Springfield, the daughter of Rex and Betty Thompson. She was united in marriage to Danny McCoy on Feb. 25, 1978. Jonnie enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with her family. She was employed for 22 years at Walmart and more than five years at Family Pharmacy. Jonnie is survived by her husband Danny of the home; one daughter, Dani Preston and husband Jason of Ozark; three grandchildren, Chelsey, Lucas and Harleigh Preston; her mother, Betty Thompson of Bruner; two siblings, Gregory Thompson and wife Rose of Bruner, Lisa Propst and husband Warren of Ozark; two nieces and three nephews and many caring friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Rex Thompson. Graveside funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Nov. 10, at Chaves Cemetery with Pastor Eddie Lyons officiating. Visitation was held from 7 to 8 p.m. Nov. 9 in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
McCoy, Joretta 1 Apr 1931 - 2 Apr 1931 CCR 9 Apr 1931 p1
[Note: Daughter of Basil & Lucy (Melton) McCoy; tombstone says Josretta McCoy; MO DC says Joe Retta]
Joretta McCoy infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Basil McCoy of Highlandville, died at their home April 2. Funeral services and burial were held April 3 at the Spokane cemetery under the direction of T.B. Chaffin.
McCoy, Kenneth A. 23 Oct 1936 - 12 Sep 2005 SN-L 14 Sep 2005
[Note: Son of Albert Marion “Prince“ & Ethel Mae (Sowards) McCoy; married 23 Jun 1957 Miriam K. Groundwater 2 Nov 1939 - 12 Dec 2004]
Kenneth A. McCoy, 68, of Pittsburg, Kan., died Monday, September 12, 2005, in his home. He was born October 23, 1936, in Ozark, Mo., the son of Albert M. and Ethel Mae Sowards McCoy. He graduated from Ozark High School in 1954. Mr. McCoy served in the United States Air Force Reserve. On June 23, 1957, he was united in marriage to Miriam K. Groundwater in Springfield, Mo. She preceded him in death on December 12, 2004. While living in Springfield, Mr. McCoy worked in the insurance business. In 1964, Mr. McCoy moved to Tulsa, Okla., where he was employed for Bottenfield Beauty Supply as an assistant manager and later became store manager. In 1972, he moved to Pittsburg, where he was sales manager and later the Vice President of Purchasing for Bottenfield Beauty Supply Inc. He retired in 1998. He later was employed by KW Brock Publishing for five years. Membership was held in the College Heights Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge #187, York Rite Bodies, Mirza Shrine, all of Pittsburg. While living in Springfield, he was a member of the Springfield High Street Baptist Church. He is survived by a daughter, Cindy Markham of Asbury, Mo.; a sister, Marion Plank of Tulsa, Okla.; and two grandsons. His parents and his wife preceded him in death. Services will be at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 15, in the Brenner Mortuary Chapel, with Rev. Ken Butts officiating. Burial will follow in the Highland Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. tonight, where friends may call after 1 p.m., today, at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. 4th St., Pittsburg, Kan. The family of Kenneth A. McCoy suggests expressions of sympathy be in the form of memorials to the Angels Among Us. These may be left at or mailed to the Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. 4th St., Pittsburg, KS 66762.
McCoy, Laura Virginia (Bilyeu) 17 Mar 1871 - 17 Apr 1951 CCR 19 Apr 1951
[Note: Daughter of Wiett & Mary Jane (Hanks) Bilyeu; married 19 Dec 1889 CCM Samuel Jefferson McCoy 20 Apr 1868 - 31 Mar 1927]
Mrs. Laura V. McCoy, 80, died in her farm home southeast of Ozark Tuesday. She was a lifelong resident of Christian county and a member of Prospect Baptist church. Surviving are one son, Leonard of Ozark; four daughters, Mrs. Alta Baird and Mrs. Ima Bunch, both of Ozark, Mrs. Loyd Pruitt of Nixa, and Mrs. Lennie McConnell of Ozark; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one sister; one brother; and three half-sisters. Funeral services were held Thursday in the Prospect Church with the Rev. Worth Caughron officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home.
McCoy, Lillian Mae (Magers) 15 Nov 1893 - 1 Nov 1968 CCR 14 Nov 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of ? & ? (Ruffee) Magers; married 1922 Joel Emery McCoy 6 Aug 1894 - 15 Jun 1964]
Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Lillian McCoy 74, El Sobrante, California, formerly of Highlandville, who died Friday, November 1, in EL Sobrante after a short illness. The widow of Emory McCoy, Mrs. McCoy is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Doris Brown, Livermore, Calif., Mrs. Elaine Carver, Richmond, Calif. and Mrs. Barbara McConnell, Washington, D. C.; three sons Bill and Robert, both of El Sobrante and Richard, Richmond, Calif.; and 15 grandchildren. Funeral services and burial were in Richmond.
McCoy, Lloyd James 23 Dec 1923 - 24 Jul 1979 OH 2 Aug 1979 p10
[Note: Son of Samuel Leonard & Flora E. (Melton) McCoy; married Maxine]
Services for James L. McCoy, 55, of Riverbank, Calif, were held July 27 in Riverbank. Mr. McCoy was born in Chadwick. Among those surviving is his wife, Maxine of the home, He died July 24 after apparently suffering a heart attack.
McCoy, Lloyd "Scoot" 28 Sep 1911 - 4 Oct 1990 NN-E 11 Oct 1990
[Note: Son of Charles T. & Bessie (Hurst) McCoy; married Arline L. Estes 9 Nov 1912 - 2 Oct 2001]
Lloyd "Scoot" McCoy, 79, Ozark, a lifelong resident of Christian County, died Thursday, Oct. 4, 1990, in his home, after a lengthy illness. He was born Sept. 28, 1911, in Prospect to Charles and Bessie McCoy. On April 19, 1930, he married his wife of 60 years, Arline Estes McCoy. For more than 50 years, he was active in training and showing horses and had been a judge for the last several years. He was a member of the Ava Fox Trotting Association, Finley River Saddle Club, Ozark Lions Club and was a member of Prospect Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters. He is survived by his wife, Arline McCoy, of the home; a son, Joe McCoy and his wife, Helen, Ozark; a daughter, Betty Lane, Piano, Texas; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services were Saturday in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.
McCoy, Mable Elva (Hull) Felton McHaffie 24 Jun 1925 - 3 Apr 2010 SN-L 5 Apr 2010 & CCH-N 7 Apr 2010
[Note: Daughter of Otie & Violet (Nelson) Hull; married Lonnie Orville Felton 27 May 1917 - 5 Aug 1965; married Dave McHaffie 7 Sep 1919 - 24 Jun 1991; married 29 Oct 1992 Roger McCoy]
Mable Elva McCoy, age 84, of Sparta, passed away April 3, 2010 in St. John's Hospital in Springfield. She was born June 24, 1925 in Bruner, the daughter of Otie and Violet (Nelson) Hull. On October 29, 1992 she and Roger McCoy were united in marriage. Although Mable had no children of her own, she was Mother and Friend to many. She had a special gift of showing love and kindness to everyone she met. Everyone she knew loved her. Mable worked for many years at Producers Produce, Empire Foods and Hudson Foods in Springfield until she retired. Mable attended Chadwick Baptist Temple. She loved going to Church Revivals everywhere. She loved the Lord and showed that love to others. Mable will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Orvil Felton, her second husband Dave McHaffie, her parents, two brothers, Kenneth and Arthur Hull, four sisters, Marie Loveland, Joyce Holt, Kate Moore and Fern Anderson. She is survived by her husband, Roger McCoy; two brothers, Wade Hull, Washington State, and John Hull, Bruner; two sisters, Huba Winslow, Oldfield, Sue Burkhart, Chadwick; several step-children; a special sister-in-law, Pearl McHaffie; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2 p.m Thursday, April 8, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Jerry Loveland officiating. Burial will follow in Old Boston Cemetery, Oldfield. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.
McCoy, Malissa May (Pigg) 22 June 1891 - 13 Sep 1980 OH 18 Sep 1980 p10
[Note: Daughter of John Richard & Rebecca June (Sasser) Pigg; married 4 Aug 1907 James W. McCoy; SSDI under Lissa]
Mrs. Malissa May McCoy, 89 of Springfield, sister of Mrs. Geneva Amos of Nixa, died last Saturday in St. John’s Regional Health Center. Services were held Tuesday in Springfield with burial in Maple Park Cemetery.
McCoy, Marcene 16 Jan 1946 - 21 Jan 2003 CCH-N 26 Jan 2003
[Note: Son of Ward Paul & Beulah Marie (Jackson) McCoy]
Marcene McCoy, 58, Ozark, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2003. He was born Jan.
16, 1946, the son of Ward Paul and Beulah Marie (Jackson) McCoy. In 1964, he graduated from Ozark High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1966 and served his country in Vietnam. He returned home to Ozark where he has been a farmer since that time. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church. His father, Ward, preceded him in death in 1991. Survivors include his mother, Beulah, with whom he shared a home; a brother, Gary McCoy and wife Leetta, Galena; a sister, Susie McCoy, Ridgedale; two nephews, Gary Scott McCoy and wife Cara and son Brandon, Spokane, and Chad McCoy and wife, Cristin, Galena; and three uncles, Bill Jackson and wife Melba, John Jackson and wife Joyce, and Charles Jackson. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Jan. 24 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Bob Long officiating. Burial was in McCoy Cemetery, south of Ozark. Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 23 in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Victory Baptist Church.
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McCoy, Margaret Jane “Peggy” (Hall) 25 Dec 1847 - 23 Jan 1937 CCR 28 Jan 1937 p4
[Note: Daughter of Joel & Margaret "Peggy" (Vandergrippe) Hall; married 14 Sep 1893 CCM Jacob McCoy 29 Apr 1833 - 3 Mar 1912]
Aunt Peg McCoy died Saturday at her home near Oldfield. Burial was made Sunday in the Boston Cemetery.
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McCoy, Margaret Jane “Peggy” (Hall) 25 Dec 1847 - 23 Jan 1937 CCR 28 Jan 1937 p6
Margaret Jane McCoy, daughter of Joel and Margaret Vandegriff Hall was born at the old ancestral home known as Boston near Oldfield in Christian county on Dec. 26, 1847, and departed this life on Jan. 23, 1937, aged 89 years and 27 days. She was the seventh child in a family of nine children, all of whom have preceded her in death. She was married on Nov. 25, 1894 to Jacob McCoy, who died on March 3, 1912. No children were born to this union, but they adopted an infant many years ago, who is now Mrs. M.F. Hall. This daughter and her infant babe survive, together with a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the residence on Sunday, Jan. 24, at 12:30 o’clock with burial in the Old Boston cemetery under the direction of the Sparta Undertaking Co., Rathbun & Chaffin.
McCoy, Margie E. (Maxey) Myers 8 Feb 1912 - 18 Jun 1999 CCH-N 30 Jun 1999
[Note: Daughter of Joseph & Sarah (Cook) Maxey; married ? Myers; married 2 Jan 1951 James D. McCoy 28 Jul 1915 - 7 Jul 2001]
Margie E. McCoy, age 87, of Ozark died Friday, June 18, 1999, in St. John's Regional Health Center Springfield. She was born February 8, 1912 in Winnipeg, Missouri, and was the daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Cook) Maxey. On January 2, 1951 she and James D. McCoy were married. Mrs. McCoy retired as a cook for the Mountain Grove School System. She had also worked as a grocery store clerk. She was a member of the Riverdale Baptist Church. Survivors include: Her husband, James; two daughters, Maxine Holt, Ozark, and Helen Crewse and her husband Gene, Boise, Idaho; five grandchildren, Michael Woods, Kathie Nease, Sherrie Gibson, Gregory Crewse, and Gretchen Smith; twelve great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: Her parents, two brothers, Loren and Roy Maxey; a sister, Bertha Maxey; a grandchild, Vickie Woods, and an infant daughter. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Monday in Riverdale Baptist Church, south of Nixa, with Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Glenn Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
McCoy, Marietta Ione (Gaffield) 16 Aug 1924 - 10 Oct 1999 CCH-N 13 Oct 1999
[Note: Daughter of John W. & Daisy May (Riley) Gaffield; married Harold Eugene McCoy]
Marietta Ione McCoy, age 75, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, October 10, 1999 in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born August 16, 1924 in Ottumwa, Iowa and was the daughter of John W. and Daisy May (Riley) Gaffield. She was a long time resident of Lawson, Missouri before moving to Ozark six years ago. Mrs. McCoy was a member of Forrest Avenue Baptist Church, Kansas City where she served as Home Missions Board Chairman, GA Leader, and Bible School Teacher. She attended Elmira Baptist Church and Canaan Hill Church of the Nazarene. She was a fabulous mother, grandmother, sister and friend. In addition to being a homemaker she had been employed by the Jones Store as Hallmark Representative and Optometrist Receptionist. She managed a ceramic shop and enjoyed china and oil painting. She was also a seamstress, reproduced antique dolls, crocheted, was a bee keeper, quilted, and raised quail. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Eugene McCoy, three brothers, Wayne and Earl Junior Jacks, and Richard Gaffield, and her parents. Survivors include: Six children, Linda Sparks, Excelsior Springs, Garold Simmers, Brisbane QLD, Australia, Tiff McCoy, Mobile Alabama, Steve McCoy, Easley, South Carolina, Debbie McNichol, Mobile, Alabama, and Margaret Hesher, Ozark; twelve grandchildren, Leslie Ray, Kim Langwasser, Gene Ray, Robert Cremeen, Jamie and Clay McCoy, Steve McCoy, Melanie, Justin, and Joshua McNichol, Chris and Luke Hesher; three brothers, Roger Jacks, Bosque, New Mexico, Jimmie Jacks, Ottumwa, Iowa, and Warren Gaffield, Davenport, Iowa; and four sisters, Alleen Gilchrist, Ottumwa, Shirley McHargue, Bell Flower, California, Ila Mason, Batavia, Iowa, and Betty Garrett, Ottumwa. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 13, it Canaan Hill Church of the Nazarene, Lawson, Missouri with Rev. Ralph Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Elmira Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation will be from noon until service time on Wednesday in the Church.
McCoy, Mary E. (Keeton) 13 Mar 1869 - 29 Oct 1928 CCR 1 Nov 1928 p1
[Note: Daughter of Martin Luther “Mart“ & Margaret (Steele) Keeton; married 29 Jul 1888 Andrew Jackson “Jack” McCoy 2 May 1862 - ?; MO DC calls her Maly McCoy]
Mrs. Jack McCoy of Prospect, passed away Wednesday morning after an illness extending over two months, at the age of 59 years. Before her marriage to Mr. McCoy, she was Miss Mary Keeton, daughter of M. L. Keeton of this city. To this union, three children were born, Archie, Dave and Mrs. Harry McGinnis. Mrs. McCoy was born and raised in Christian county and was a faithful member of the Prospect Baptist church. She was a fond and loving wife and mother and will be greatly missed in the neighborhood where she lived for so many years. She leaves to mourn her loss the husband, three children, the aged father and two sisters, Mrs. Sam Shipman of Broken Bow, Oklahoma; Mrs. John Weatherman of Ozark; two brothers, Johnny Keeton of St. Joseph and W. A. Keeton of Sparta. Funeral services were held Thursday at two o’clock at the Prospect Baptist church, conducted by Rev. W. P. Richardson of Ozark. Burial services under direction of funeral director, B. C. Klepper.
McCoy, Mary Ellender (Smith) Mason 10 Apr 1874 - 15 Nov 1940 CCR 21 Nov 1940 p1
[Note: Daughter of John E. & Diana (Melton) Smith; married ? Mason; married 9 Jan 1895 Francis Marion McCoy 6 Dec 1866 - 1 Nov 1938]
Mary Ellendar McCoy was born April 10, 1874 in the southern part of Christian county and passed away at 1:45 Friday morning Nov. 15, 1940 at the age of 66 years, seven months and five days. She was visiting in the home of her sister, Mrs. Allie Shelton, Ozark, Missouri at the time of her death. She was married January 9, 1895 to Francis Marion McCoy who preceded her in death November 1, 1938. To this union were born six children, two of whom survive, Mrs. Ona Chrisman of Springfield, MO, and Mrs. Lona Kissock of Thayer, MO. Other survivors include five grandchildren, one great granddaughter, one brother, Hugh. L. Smith, Ontario, California, two sisters, Mrs. Peggy Brazeale, Highlandville, MO, and Mrs. Allie Shelton, Ozark, MO. She leaves also a host of friends to mourn her departure. She was converted and united with the Prospect Baptist church at the age of 15. Later she transferred her membership to the Ozark Baptist church. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 16, 1940 at 2 pm at the Selmore Baptist church. The services were conducted by Rev. Ross C. Carter of Mt. Vernon, MO. Burial was in Selmore cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
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McCoy, Mary Ellender (Smith) Mason 10 Apr 1874 - 15 Nov 1940 CCR 21 Nov 1940 p6
We sincerely appreciate the many thoughtful acts of kindness and sympathy during the illness and at the death of our mother and grandmother, Mary Ellendar McCoy, and especially the Selmore quartet’s singing.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanford Kissock and son, Mr. and Mrs. L.O. Chrisman and family.
McCoy, Mary Elizabeth 10 Jul 1905 - Aug 1979 OH 16 Aug 1979 p11
Services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth McCoy, 74, Houston were held Aug. 9 at the Houston First Christian Church with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery near Houston. She was the mother of Don McCoy of Rogersville.
McCoy, Mary Jane (McGinnis) 7 May 1840 - 28 Dec 1926 CCR 30 Dec 1926 p1
[Note: Daughter of John & Emillia "Millie" (Jordan) McGinnis; married Andrew McCoy 3 Nov 1822 - 9 Jan 1881]
Mary Jane McCoy, of McCoy Springs, aged 86 years, died Tuesday, December 28th. Burial was in Prospect cemetery.
McCoy, Maude Belle (Hicks) 8 Feb 1891 - 6 Oct 1976 OH 14 Oct 1976 p8
[Note: married Edward Baird McCoy 4 Jun 1881 - 1 Oct 1971]
OZARK - Mrs. Maude B. McCoy, 85, Ozark, died at 12:05 p.m. Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield after a one-week illness. A native of the Selmore Community, Mrs. McCoy had lived in Springfield for 30 years before moving to Ozark one year ago. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Nina Johnson, Ozark; three sons, Basil of Sterling, Kan., Lowell of Springfield, and Buel of Hilo, Hawaii; a sister, Mrs. Juanita Arkelian, San Francisco, Calif.; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Harris of Ozark will announce arrangements services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Faust Mathews officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
McCoy, Michael 1942 - 17 Nov 1948 CCR 18 Nov 1948
[Note: Son of Walter “Duff” & Betty (Cox) McCoy]
Michael McCoy, 6-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Duff McCoy of Springfield, was fatally injured Wednesday afternoon when he was run down by a truck as he ran homeward from Gulf school. Little Michael died from the injuries at 7 o’clock Thursday morning. Mr. Duff McCoy was born in Ozark, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter McCoy. The family moved to Springfield several years ago. The boy leaves many relatives residing in Christian county.
McCoy, Miriam (Groundwater) 2 Nov 1939 - 12 Dec 2004 SN-L 16 Dec 2004
[Note: married 23 Jun 1957 Kennith A. McCoy 23 Oct 1936 - 12 Sep 2005]
Miriam (Groundwater) McCoy, was born on Nov. 2, 1939, and passed away Dec. 12, 2004. She was in the first graduating class of Parkview H.S. (56/57). She was united in marriage to Kennith A. McCoy of Ozark on June 23, 1957. She is survived by her husband; one daughter, Cindy Markham; two grandsons, Michael Owens and Cain Markham; a brother, Tommy; a sister Becky Gibson; two nephews, Mike Groundwater and Tony Plank; two nieces, Jenny Thrasher and Ronda Horton, and several great-nieces and nephews. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Brenner Funeral Chapel, Pittsburg, KS.
McCoy, Orion 8 Aug 1904 - 27 Jul 1905 CCR 3 Aug 1905
[Note: Son of Joel Lafayette & Sarah L. (Landers) McCoy; calls the Hammond Cemetery the Pigg Cemetery]
The ten months old child of Fate McCoy of Highlandville died last Thursday of stomach trouble. The remains were buried at the Pigg cemetery.