Parson, George J. 5 May 1904 - 2 Dec 1966 CCR 8 Dec 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Joseph Henry & Carrie (Cowan) Parson; married Mary Lee 19 Apr 1916 - 2 Jun 1990]
George J. Parson, 62. of Route 2, Rogersville, died Friday, Dec. 2 at 2:32 p.m. in St. John’s Hospital where he had been a patient since he was found entangled in a fence near his home 4 1/2 miles northeast of Ozark the previous day. Mr. Parson is thought to have suffered a recurrence of a stroke which caused his retirement from a position as regional manager for American Bakeries in 1961. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lee; and two daughters, Cheryl and Gina of the home; two brothers, Lester Parson and Ward Parson, both of Ozark; and one sister, Mrs. Howard (Ruth) Ruth of Springfield. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Ivan Coyle officiating, Burial was in Pembina Cemetery near his home.
Parson, Joseph Henry 6 Oct 1871 - 9 May 1949 CCR 12 May 1949
[Note: Son of William & ? ( ) Parson; married Carrie Cowan 5 May 1878 - 7 Aug 1951]
Joe H. Parson, 76-year-old resident of Christian county, died Monday morning at the Hagewood hospital at Ozark. Mr. Parson was born in Virginia but came to Missouri at the age of 14. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Carrie Parsons of the home near Ozark; a daughter, Mrs. Howard Ruth, Christian county; three sons, Ward Parson, Christian county, Lester Parson, Lebanon, and George Parson, St. Louis; and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Chaffin chapel, with burial in the Kelly cemetery near Pembina, Mo.
Parson, Kathryn 9 Sep 1916 - ? CCH-N 6 Sep 2006
Parson to celebrate 90th
Kathryn Parson, Ozark, will celebrate her 90th birthday Sept. 9. An open house, hosted by her sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, will be held from 3 - 5 p.m. at the Ozark Christian Church fellowship hall at 1200 E. McCracken. Friends and family are invited to attend. The omission of gifts is requested, but cards and letters are welcome.
Parson, Lester S. 9 Oct 1905 - 15 May 1967 CCR 18 May 1967 p1
[Note: tombstone spells name Parsons, but census and SSDI spells it Parson; Son of Joseph Henry & Carrie (Cowan) Parson; married Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Wertacet Feb 1908 - 31 Mar 2003]
Lester S. Parson, 61, died of an apparent heart attack about 2:30 p.m. Monday at his farm home six miles northeast of Ozark. Mr. Parson, a native of Christian county, resided a short time in Kansas City and a number of years in Joplin and Lebanon, He was employed as a driver with Crown Coach Lines. Mr. Parson retired to his farm in 1951. Survivors are his wife, Betty; one daughter, Miss Lois Parson, Springfield; one brother, Ward, of Ozark; and one sister, Mrs. Ruth Ruth, Springfield. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel at Ozark with burial in Pembina Cemetery.
Parson, Mary Elizabeth “Betty” (Wertacet) 4 Feb 1908 - 3 Apr 2003 CCH-N 16 Apr 2003
[Note: Daughter of John & Maria ( ) Wertacet; married Lester S. Parson 9 Oct 1905 - 15 May 1967]
Mary E. “Betty” Parson, 95, Ozark, died April 3, 2003, in Cox South Hospital. She was born Feb. 4, 1908, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of John and Maria Wertacet. Parson was a longtime active member of Ozark Christian Church. Her husband, Lester Parson in 1967; a brother, John Wertacet; and her parents preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Lois Parson, Springfield; four nieces, and two nephews. Services were at 10 a.m. April 7 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Revs. Donald O. Brown and Neal Grubaugh officiating. Burial was in Pembina Cemetery.
Parson, Ward 21 Dec 1911 - 11 Dec 1991 OH 19 Dec 1991
[Note: Son of Joseph Henry & Carrie (Cowan) Parsons; married 1938 Kathryn Wills]
Ward Parson, 79, Ozark, died Wednesday morning, Dec 11, 1991 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born Dec 21, 1991 and was the son of Joseph and Carrie Cowan Parsons. In 1938 he married Kathryn Wills. He lived in Christian County throughout his life. He was a farmer and also owned and operated a service station in Ozark for several years. Survivors include his wife Kathryn; two sons and daughters-in-law, Arvin and Nancy Parson, Rogersville, and Bill and Patricia Parson, Nixa; five grandchildren, Brian, Scott and Jodie Parson, Marna Strahl, and Duke Schupbach; two great grandchildren, Sarah and Brandon Parson; a sister, Ruth Ruth, Rogersville; five nieces and a host of friends. Services were held Friday in Adams Funeral Home with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Pembina Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or American Lung Association.
Parsons, Anna Marie (Morris) 30 Mar 1905 - 12 Jul 1924 CCR 18 Jul 1924 p1
[Note: Daughter of Albert & Arcenith (Whittington) Morris; married 6 Aug 1923 Hubert Parsons 31 Mar 1903 - 24 Aug 1947]
Mrs. Anna Marie Parsons died at her home at 8:00 o’clock Saturday morning, July 12, 1924, after a losing fight with tuberculosis. The deceased leaves the husband, Hubert Parsons, an infant daughter five months old, her father Albert Morris, two brothers and one sister to mourn their loss. Funeral services were held at 2:30 Sunday evening conducted by Rev. A. S. Hanks with burial in the Richwood cemetery under the direction of T. B. Chaffin to sleep until the resurrection.
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Parsons, Anna Marie (Morris) 30 Mar 1905 - 12 Jul 1924 CCR 15 Aug 1924 p1
In memory of Mrs. Anna Marie Parsons, who departed this life one month ago today. Anna Marie Moris was born March 31st, 1906 and met with the great misfortune of losing her mother at the age of 10 months when she was taken into the home of her grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. Davis Whittington, and cared for as one of their own children until she united in marriage with Hubert Parsons August 6, 1923. To this union was born on child, Alma Arveda. Marie embraced the Christian hope under the preaching of Elder A. S. Hanks and was baptized by him, uniting with the Richwood Baptist Church in July 1919 and remained a member of that body until 3:15 a.m. June 12, 1924 when death claimed her as his victim. She is survived by the husband, one child, father, two brothers, one sister, and many other relatives and friends that can only be numbered by the numbers of her acquaintances. During the last week of her sickness she was constantly attended by her aunt, Mrs. Mattie Mitchell, who nursed her with all the tenderness of a mother and everything was done by loving hands to relieve her suffering and stay the icy hand, but to no avail. During all these trying days, Marie maintained with christian grace a jovial disposition and failed not to warn her friends of the folly of sin and extort to a life of holiness. Dear Marie, God took her from us, Never more on Earth to see, But in Heaven we hope to meet her, Where no parting e’er shall be.
Parsons, Betty Joe 4 Jun 1925 - 21 May 1926 CCR 28 May 1926 p1
[Note: Daughter of George J. & Avis (Harper) Parsons; no legible tombstone in Pembina]
Betty Joe Parsons, aged 11 months and 17 days, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Parsons, Thursday, May 20, 1926. Funeral services were held at the Pembina cemetery at 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 21, under direction of undertaker, T. B. Chaffin, of Ozark.
Parsons, Carrie (Cowan) 5 May 1878 - 7 Aug 1951 CCR 19 Aug 1951
[Note: Daughter of George & Sarah Jane (Patterson) Cowan; married Joseph Henry Parsons 6 Oct 1871 - 9 May 1949]
Mrs. Carrie Parsons, 72, lifelong resident of the Ozark community, died Tuesday afternoon at Haguewood hospital. Mrs. Parsons, who lived on a farm five miles northeast of Ozark, was the widow of Joe H. Parsons. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Howard Ruth of Rogersville; three sons, George of St. Louis and Lester and Ward, both of Ozark; five sisters; a brother and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon in the Chaffin chapel with William Walker of Springfield officiating. Burial was in Pembina cemetery.
Parsons, Cecelia Florence (Inman) 28 Jun 1875 - 22 Nov 1946 CCR 28 Nov 1946 p6
[Note: Daughter of Nicholas Alexander & Mary Jane (Roberts) Inman; married 1893 W. Caleb Parsons 30 Apr 1869 - 24 Aug 1926]
Celia Florence Parsons was born on June 28, 1875, near Nixa, Mo., the daughter of N.A. and Mary J. Inman, and passed away at her home near Nixa on Nov. 22, 1946. She was united in marriage to Caleb Parsons in the year 1893 and to this union five children were born. Her husband and all of the children have preceded her in death. She was baptized early in life and united with the Christian Church. Surviving are one granddaughter, Miss Nina Mae Parsons of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Crow of Dalhart, Texas and Mrs. Letha M. Rees of Nixa; one brother, W. N. Inmon of Nixa. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Nixa Church of Christ by Bro. Richard Kerr. Burial was in the Payne cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Parsons, Charles William 24 Nov 1929 - 1 Jan 1981 OH 8 Jan 1981
[Note: Son of Hubert & Charlotte "Lottie" (Counts) Parsons]
Services for Charles W. Parsons, 51, Reno. Nev. formerly of Springfield and Nixa, were held Wednesday in Harris Chapel, Nixa, with Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery, west of Nixa. Mr. Parsons died Thursday night in a hospital in Reno as a result of injuries suffered in a fall. A Springfield native, he lived in Nixa 20 years, California 20 years and Reno two years. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Alma Palmer, Nixa, and Mrs. Lucille Hawk, Walnut Grove.
Parsons, Charlotte “Lottie” (Counts) 18 Sep 1900 - 10 Feb 1937 CCR 18 Feb 1937 p1
[Note: Daughter of Charley & Mary A. (Alsup) Counts; married 31 Jul 1926 Hubert Parsons 31 Mar 1903 - 24 Aug 1947 who married first Aug 1923 Marie Morris and third Flora E. (?) Dean 11 Mar 1901 - 28 Feb 1976]
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Parsons, Rose Mary 7 Feb 1907 - 10 Feb 1907 CCR 18 Feb 1937 p1
[Note: Daughter of Hubert & Charlotte “Lottie” (Counts) Parsons]
Charlotte Counts was born Sept.19, 1901, and departed this life Feb. 10, 1937. She was united in marriage to Hubert Parsons on July 31, 1926. To this union were born four children, two having preceded her in death. The survivors are the husband, one son, Charles, one daughter, Wanda Lucille, one step daughter, Alma, one sister, Mrs. Elsie Chambers of Galena and several other relatives. Rose Mary Parsons was born Feb. 7, 1937, and died Feb. 10, 1937, aged three days. Double funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 11, at 2 p.m. in the Church of Christ at Nixa with burial in the Payne cemetery under the direction of the Harding & Maples Funeral Home of Nixa.
Parsons, Clarence Wesley 5 Jul 1939 - 21 Feb 2005 SN-L 23 Feb 2005
[Note: married Billie]
Clarence Wesley Parsons, 65, Springfield, passed away February 21, 2005. He is survived by wife Billie, of the home; son Robert Parsons and his wife Robin, Fordland; daughter Angela and her husband John Lorette, Nixa; stepdaughter Karen Moutray, Brookline; two stepsons, Jeff Adams, Ozark, and Darold Henderson, Springfield; grandchildren Johnathan, Michael, Matthew, Amber and Tiffani; one great-granddaughter; one brother, Orville Parsons, Springfield; and lots of friends. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Thursday at White Chapel Cemetery.
Parsons, Craig/Greg 9 Apr 1847 - 22 Dec 1928 CCR 27 Dec 1928
[Note: Son of J. & Elizabeth (Stergel) Parsons (according to DC) or Robert & Anna (Blanton) Parsons, according to 1850 & 1860 censuses and World Connect files, both his grandmother Parsons and his wife’s maiden names were Sturgill, perhaps that caused the confusion; married 4 Feb 1868 Elizabeth Sturgill Aug 1851 - ?; called Greg on tombstone in Payne Cemetery; Craig in obit]
Craig Parsons ---Died at the home his, Jonas Parsons, in Nixa, December 22nd, aged 81 years. The funeral services were held December 23rd, at 2 o’clock p.m. at the Brick church in Nixa, by Rev. Crain, with burial in Payne cemetery under the direction of T. B. Chaffin of Ozark
Parsons, Denton J. 1947 - 2 Aug 1969 CCR 14 Aug 1969 p8
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Parsons, Deborah 1948 - 2 Aug 1969 CCR 14 Aug 1969 p8
Double funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 5 for Denton J. Parsons, 22 and his wife, Deborah Parsons, 21, who were killed Saturday morning, Aug. 2, in a one-car crash west of Bolivar on Hwy. 32. Mr. Parsons was a ministerial student at Southwest Baptist College, Bolivar, where double services and burial were held Tuesday afternoon, Mr. Parsons was the nephew of Mrs. Lucille Schupbach of Ozark. [Note: Lucille Schupbach was daughter of Noah E. & Alpha Foland]
Parsons, Ethel 21 Sep 1911 - 13 Jan 1993 OH 20 Jan 1993
[Note: married Ralph Parsons]
Ethel Parsons, 81, of Thousand Oaks, Calif., died Jan. 13, 1993 at Thousand Oaks Health Care. She was born in Clever and had lived in Ontario, Calif., for 50 years, She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Parsons, formerly of Nixa. She was a former Upland, Calif. Schools employee. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Ontario and the Upland Women's Club. She is survived by two sons, Gerald F. Parsons, Thousand Oaks; and Ronald E. Parsons, Lansing, Mich.; four sisters, Hazel Joplin, Atascadero, Calif.; Helen Crieger, San Clemente, Calif.; Betty Gott, Upland, Erma Wucherpfennig, Ontario, and six grandchildren. Other relatives include Alma Palmer, Nixa; Lucille Hawk, Walnut Grove; Freda -Fielder, Springfield and Mary A. Anderson, Marshfield. Services were held Saturday, Jan. 16 at the First United Methodist Church Chapel, Ontario. Internment was at Bellevue Memorial Park.
Parsons, Ethel Agnes (Reaves) Haskett 15 Dec 1889 - 25 Oct 1978 OH 2 Nov 1978 p9
OZARK - Mrs. Ethel Agnes Parsons, 89, Ozark, died at 7:25 p.m. Wednesday in Christian County Nursing Home here of natural causes. A former Branson resident, she had been a resident of the nursing home for 11 years. Surviving are a son, Reme “Bud” Haskett, Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Ruby Brown, Kansas City and Mrs. Flora Hopkins, Phillips, Texas; a sister Mrs. Alice Tichenor, Perkins, Okla.; a brother. Eril Reaves, El Paso, Texas; two stepsons, Earl and Jeff Haskett, addresses unknown and nine grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Friday in Whelchel Funeral Home, Branson with the Rev. Kenneth Robinette officiating. Burial was in Old Branson Cemetery.
Parsons, Flora E. (?) Dean 11 Mar 1901 - 28 Feb 1976 OH 4 Mar 1976 p9
[Note: married ? Dean; married Hubert Parsons 31 Mar 1903 - 24 Aug 1947 whose first wife was Marie Morris]
NIXA - Services for Mrs. Flora E. Parsons, 74, Nixa will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel here with the Revs. Wilbur Blansit and Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery. Mrs. Parsons died at 4:22 p.m. Saturday in Maranatha Manor, Springfield after a long illness. Mrs. Parsons formerly owned and operated a restaurant and dry goods store in Nixa for several years. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church here. She is survived by a son, James R. Dean, Nixa; two step-daughters, Mrs. Alma Palmer, Nixa and Mrs. Lucille Hawk, Walnut Grove; a step-son, Charles of Nixa; and five grandchildren.
Parsons, Georgia Roberta (Hollingsworth) 27 Dec 1944 - 21 May 1984 OH 24 May 1984 p10
[Note: Daughter of ? & Lillie Myrtle (Brown) Hollingsworth; married Clarence Wesley Parsons 5 Jul 1939 - 21 Feb 2005]
Georgia Parsons, 39, Ozark, died May 21 at UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, Calif., after a long illness. She was a longtime resident of Ozark. Survivors include her husband, Clarence; one daughter, Karen, Ozark; one stepdaughter, Angie Parsons, Kansas City; one stepson, Bobby Parsons, Kansas City; one brother, Paul Hollingsworth, Rogersville; four sisters, Mrs. Gladys Woods, Ozark, and Mrs. Irene Green, Mrs. Frances Folsom and Mrs. Ruby Lackey, all of Springfield; and one grandchild. Arrangements were announced by Harris of Ozark.
Parsons, Hazel 1898 - 18 Apr 1980 OH 24 Apr 1980 p10
[Note: no SSDI found]
Services for Mrs. Hazel Parsons, 81, Grantville, Kan. were held Wednesday in Temple Baptist Church, Springfield with burial in White Chapel Cemetery. She was a former Springfield resident and died Friday in a Topeka nursing home. Survivors include a son Clarence Parsons, Ozark.
Parsons, Howard 1895 - 22 Mar 1962 CCR 5 Apr 1962 p4
[Note: married Helen]
Howard Parsons, 66 of Ontario, Calif., died at his home there on March 22, following a year of failing health. He was a native of Nixa, Mo., but had been a resident of Ontario for 33 years where he was an employee of the General Electric Co. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Helen Parsons of the home at 929 S. Vine Street, Ontario; two daughter, Mrs. J. E. Blake of Colton, Calif. and Mrs. Raymond Corn of Anaheim, Calif; one brother, Ralph Parsons of Ontario; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held March 26 at Richardson-Peterson Chapel in Ontario with Rev. Robert F. Dennis officiating.
Parsons, Hubert 31 Mar 1903 - 24 Aug 1947 CCR 28 Aug 1947 p1
[Note: Son of Jonas J. & Iva (Keltner) Parsons; married Marie Morris; married Flora E. 11 Mar 1901 - 28 Feb 1976]
Hubert Parsons, 44, of Nixa, employed in Springfield as an electrician for the Frisco, died at St. John’s hospital Saturday night of injuries received in an auto crash Thursday on Highway 123 north of Nixa. Funeral services were held at 2:00 o’clock Wednesday at the Nixa Church of Christ, with burial in Payne cemetery under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Nixa. He is survived by his wife, Flora; his mother, Mrs. Iva Parsons of Nixa; three children, Mrs. Alma Palmer of Springfield, Miss Lucille Parsons and Howard Parsons, both of the home; two brothers, Ralph and Howard, of Ontario, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Thelma Barr of Springfield; and a granddaughter, Saundra Ann.
Parsons, Iva (Keltner) 21 Dec 1875 - 29 Nov 1949 CCR 1 Dec 1949
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Virginia (Hawkins) Keltner; married Jonas J. Parsons 14 Mar 1872 - 8 Apr 1931]
Mrs. Iva Parsons, 73, a lifelong resident of the Nixa community, died Tuesday in St. John’s hospital in Springfield following an illness of one year. Funeral services were held this afternoon in the Nixa Church of Christ with Edward Buttrum of Springfield officiating. Burial was in Payne cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa. Survivors are two sons, Howard and Ralph Parsons, both of Ontario, CA; a daughter, Mrs. Thelma Barr of 2038 N. Broadway, Springfield; a brother, Walter Keltner of Nixa, nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Parsons, Jason Chad 13 Nov 1978 - 15 Feb 2002 CCH-N 20 Feb 2002
[Note: Son of Mark & Joan ( ) Parsons]
Jason Chad Parsons, age 23, of Ozark, died Feb. 16, 2002, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born Nov. 13, 1978, in San Diego, Calif. Parsons was a loving son, grandson, brother and uncle. He was a friend to many and will be deeply missed. Survivors include: His father, Mark Parsons, Eagle Rock; his mother, Joan Taylor, Nixa; a sister, Stephanie Parsons, and Clint Reed, Nixa; two brothers, Joshua Parsons, Ozark, and Jake Parsons, Springfield; his paternal grandmother, Martha O'Neil and her husband Jack, Kansas City, Kan.; and a niece and nephew, Melissa and Darin. A graveside service was held on Feb. 18 in Weaver Cemetery under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Terry Kendrick officiating. Contributions may be made to the Chad Parsons Memorial Fund in care of Ozark Bank.
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Parsons, Jason Chad 13 Nov 1978 - 16 Feb 2002 CCN-J 26 Feb 2002
Jason Chad Parsons, age 23, of Ozark, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2002 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born November 13, 1978 in San Diego, California. Chad was a loving son, grandson, brother and uncle. He was a friend to many, and will be deeply missed. Survivors include: His father, Mark Parsons, Eagle Rock, Missouri; his mother, Joan Taylor, Nixa; a sister, Stephanie Parsons and Clint Reed, Nixa; two brothers, Joshua Parsons, Ozark, and Jake Parsons, Springfield; his paternal grandmother, Martha O'Neill and her husband Jack, Kansas City, Kansas; and a niece and nephew, Melissa and Darin. A graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 18 in Weaver Cemetery under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Terry Kendrick officiating. Contributions may be made to the Chad Parsons Memorial Fund in care of Ozark Bank.
Parsons, Jonas J. 14 Mar 1872 - 8 Apr 1931 CCR 16 Apr 1931 p5
[Note: Son of Greg & Elizabeth (Stergell) Parsons; married 23 Dec 1894 Iva Keltner 21 Dec 1875 - 29 Nov 1949; noted in Ozark area as a photographer - lots of postcards of his photography]
Jonas Parson was born in Virginia, Wise County, on March 14, 1872, and died at his home in Nixa, Mo. April 8, 1931, aged 59 years and 24 days. He was married to Miss Iva Keltner on Dec. 23, 1894. To this union were born four children, three sons and one daughter: Howard of Ontario, Calif., Hubert and Ralph of Nixa, and Mrs. Thelma Barr of Springfield. He is also survived by one brother, Calvin Parsons, and six grandchildren. He expressed early in life his faith in Christ and has since lived a devoted Christian life. He was one of the elders of the Church of Christ at Nixa, and in that capacity discharged his duties faithfully and promptly, looking forward to the welfare and happiness and perpetuity of the body. He was held in high esteem by all who knew him and his absence will be keenly felt. Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ in Nixa on Friday, April 10, at 1 p.m. with Rev. Sumpter officiating. Burial was in the Payne cemetery under the direction of Harding & Wilburn Maples Funeral Home.
Parsons, Kenneth Ward 29 Sep 1905 - 25 Sep 1938 CCR 13 Oct 1938 p1
[Note: Son of William Caleb & Cecelia Florence (Inman) Parsons; married 2 Apr 1929 Freida Phillips; middle name on tombstone and mortuary record differs from obit]
Kenneth Wayne Parsons was born October 1, 1905, and departed this life in a Kansas City hospital, September 25, 1938. At about the age of 24 years he was united in marriage with Miss Frieda Phillips, who preceded him in death a little more than a year ago. He has spent the last few years of his life in Kansas City. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Florence Parsons, a daughter, Nina Mae, one uncle, Willie Inman of Nixa, two aunts, Mrs. Bessie Crow of Dalhart, Texas, and Mrs. Letha Rees of Nixa, also a number of other relatives whose sympathy goes out to the bereaved mother. Funeral services were conducted October 6, 2:00 pm in the Church of Christ, at Nixa, by Rev. Carl Ketcherside with burial in the Payne cemetery under direction of T.B. Chaffin of Ozark.
Parsons, Louvada (Stephens) 3 Sep 1901 - 21 Mar 1985 OH 28 Mar 1985 p8
[Note: Daughter of James R. & Margaret Elizabeth (Tetrick) Stephens; married Thomas Edward Parsons 26 Aug 1896 - 17 Jul 1976; given name in SSDI varies from obit]
Services for Loved Parsons, 83, Mountain Grove, were held March 25 in Craig-Hurtt-Hutsell-Dedmon Chapel with the Rev. Garner Monsoon officiating. Burial was in Eaton Cemetery near Mountain Grove. Mrs. Parsons died March 21 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a long illness, Survivors include two sons, Martin, Ozark, and Ed,. Birch Tree; four daughters, Hellene Willhite, Springfield, Ila Mae Gillette, Marshfield, and Eula Heying and June Byerley, both of Ozark; two brothers, Mose Stephens, Mountain Grove and Floyd Stephens, Wichita, Kan.; two sisters,. Florence Firrel, Mountain Grove, and Retha Fleetwood, Maud, Okla.; 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Parsons, Martha A. (Estes) 1862 - 13 Aug 1940 CCR 22 Aug 1940 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha A. Parsons, age 78 years, who died August 13, 1940 were held at 2 pm Thursday at the family cemetery on Crane creek conducted by Rev. W.J. Willis, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Crane with burial under direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever. Survivors are five sons and two daughters: Harold of Monterey, CA, Dr. H.E. Parsons of Decatur, IL, Boyd of Sullivan, IL, William W. Parsons of Hurley, Mrs. Edna Doolin and Mrs. D.D. McLain both of Decatur, IL. She is also survived by one brother, J.R. Estes of Clever and 15 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren.
Parsons, Mary Helen (Horn) 4 Nov 1898 - 10 Apr 1980 OH 1 May 1980 p9
[Note: Daughter of William Thomas & Sarah Angeline “Angie” (Larkins) Horn; married ? Parsons]
Mrs. Helen (Horn) Parsons, 81, Ontario, Calif., aunt of several Nixa residents, and a native of Cassidy, died April 10 in Ontario. She had been a Nixa telephone operator when she went to California in 1928. At that time, she was a member of the Cassidy Methodist Church. Her Nixa nieces and nephews are Marguerite Melton, Imogene Hedgpeth, Gene Horn and Alma Palmer. Services and burial were in California.
Parsons, Mary Lee 19 Apr 1916 - 2 Jun 1990 OH 7 Jun 1990
[Note: married 6 Jun 1953 George J. Parsons 5 May 1904 - 2 Dec 1966]
Mary Lee Parsons, 74, Shawnee, Okla., died Saturday, June 2, 1990 in the Presbyterian Hospital, Oklahoma, after a lengthy illness. A former resident of Ozark, she had lived in Shawnee the past eight years. She was born April 19, 1916 in Grant, Okla. On June 6, 1953, she married George J. Parsons, who preceded her in death Dec. 2, 1966. She is survived by two daughters, and sons-in-law, Cheryl and Joan Wright, Shawnee, Okla., and Gina and Don Moseby Jr., Owasso, Okla.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Maggie and Pete Schenck, San Antonio, Texas, and Kathryn and Gayle Mahy, Spring, Texas; three sisters-in-law, Roma Pearcy, Galveston, Texas, Ruth Ruth, Rogersville, and Betty Parson, Ozark; one brother-in-law and spouse, Ward and Kathryn Parson; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday in the Roesch Funeral Chapel, Shawnee, Okla., with Brother Don Moseby Sr. officiating. Graveside services were Wednesday in Pembina Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home of Ozark.
Parsons, Nola Leota 17 Apr 1917 - 14 Mar 1979 OH 22 Mar 1979 p11
Services for Mrs. Nola Leota Parsons, 61, Mountain Grove, were held March 17 in Mountain Grove. She died March 14 in St. John’s Regional March 14 in St. John’s Regional Medical Center. Burial was in Lone Star Cemetery. A sister, Mrs. Leota Lemings, Fordland, is among those surviving. (Sic - does say both sisters named Leota)
Parsons, Rose Ann (Scott) 10 Oct 1875 - 9 Jul 1938 CCR 14 Jul 1938 p1
[Note: Daughter of Hamilton & Lucy E. (Bostic) Scott; married G. G. Parsons]
Funeral services for Rose Ann Parsons, aged 61, who died suddenly Saturday, July 9, at her home southeast of Springfield, were held Monday, July 11, at the residence, with Rev. Lynn Swadley officiating, with burial in the Eastlawn cemetery under the direction of the B.C. Klepper Funeral Home. She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Carl Johnson and Mrs. Chester Logan of Rogersville, Mrs. L.D. Scott of Kansas City, Mrs. Quinn Gott and Mrs. Harry V. Shelton of Springfield, her mother, Mrs. Lucy Scott of Linden, three brothers, Wayne, Jim and Ed, all of Rogersville, three sisters, Mrs. Tom St. John and Mrs. Clarence Garrison of Sparta and Mrs. S.L. Eddings of Rogersville.
Parten, David Frank 18 Nov 1873 - 22 May 1942 CCR 28 May 1942 p1
[Note: Son of William & Sarah (Beatie) Parten; married 1899 Candes Lucinda Sherrow 13 Mar 1875 - 29 Jun 1938; married 1939 Elza Umphres]
Funeral services for Frank Parten, 68, of Ozark, were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Fairview church near Fordland. Interment was in the cemetery there under direction of Kelley-Ferrell Funeral Home of Rogersville. Mr. Parten was a well known farmer of the Rogersville community, having lived in Greene and Christian counties his entire life. In 1899 he was married to Caudas Lucinda Sherrow and to this union a son was born, who died in infancy. His wife preceded him in death in 1938. In 1939 he was married to Elza Umphres of Ozark. Who survives him. Other survivors include a step daughter, two brothers, Ed and Tom Parten, three sisters, Mrs. Anna Mills, Mrs. Mary Gibson and Mrs. May Henthorn. He had been an active member of the Church of Christ since 1916.
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Parten, David Frank 18 Nov 1873 - 22 May 1942 CCR 28 May 1942 p3
We deeply appreciate the many thoughtful acts and words of our friends during our recent bereavement. Especially do we appreciate the services of Dr. J.H. Wade and the nurse, Mrs. Abb McCarty. Mrs. Elza McCarty, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Harper, Mr. and Mrs. Edd Parten, Mrs. Ann Miller and family, Mrs. Mary Gibson and family, Mrs. May Henthorn and family, Mr. Tom Parten and family.
Parten, John J., Rev. 22 Jul 1865 - 20 Aug 1933 CCR 24 Aug 1933 p1
[Note: Son of William & Sarah (Baty) Parten; married 1886 Mattie I. Gibson 1 Dec 1864 - 23 Sep 1932]
Rev. J.J. Parten enters into rest. Passes away Wednesday morning Aug. 23, at home near Rogersville after short illness. Funeral services and burial on Friday, Aug. 25. Rev. J.J. Parten, faithful prominent and much-beloved Baptist minister, passed away at his home near Rogersville about 4 o’clock Wednesday morning, Aug. 23, following a heart attack which seized him while in Springfield the previous Monday. On Sunday, Aug. 20, Rev. Parten preached a stirring and far reaching sermon at the morning services at the church at Mentor and Sunday night led the song service. Monday he was ailing and went to Springfield to consult a physician. On reaching Springfield, a flat tire on his car had to be changed and while at this work, he was first seized with a heart attack. He was taken to a physician and later returned to his home, but nothing brought relief and he passed away at 4 o’clock Wednesday morning. He was born the fifth child and third son of William Parten and Sarah Baty. His birth occurred near Rogersville on July 22, 1865, being at the time of his death 68 years and 1 month of age. He spent his boyhood and youth in the vicinity of his birth and early in life made his confessions and began serving his Lord and Master. At the age of 17, he began a self-preparation for the ministry and after the age of 20 was ordained a minister of the Gospel and worked faithfully and earnestly from that hour until the hour of his calling. He was united in marriage in 1885 to Mattie I. Gibson, to which union were born five children, three of whom survive. These children in the order of their birth were Mrs. Laura McMullin, now of Mentor, V.S. Parten of Ozark, Dorcey, who died in infancy, Maggie of the home address, Charles, who died at the age of five, and Willie, at home. Other than the three children, he is survived by 11 grandchildren, four sisters and four brothers. The sisters are Mrs. Mary Gibson, Mrs. Anna Mills, and Mrs. Tenney Talley, all of Rogersville and Mrs. May Henthorn of Oklahoma City. The brothers are Will and Tom of Springfield, Ed of Rogersville and Frank of Fordland. During his life in the ministry Rev. Parten served the counties of Greene, Webster and Christian as county missionary and for a period of 12 years had served as Moderator for Greene county, holding that position at the time of his death. He was pastor of the Ozark Baptist Church from 1924 to 1927. Probably few ministers, if any, in Southern Missouri, have served as many people at religious services, at weddings, and at funerals, as has Rev. J.J. Parten, and in coming issues of this paper we expect to elaborate on this service. The funeral services will be held at the church at Mentor on Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. with Rev. Abbott being in charge, ably assisted by other ministers to be selected by the Greene County Baptist Ministerial Association, which will attend the services in a body. The remains of this beloved and highly esteemed minister will be laid to rest in the Dodson cemetery, beside the remains of his wife, who passed away about a year ago.
Parten, Martha Sue 24 Aug 1931 - 18 Nov 1933 CCR 30 Nov 1933 p1
[Note: Daughter of William S. & Neva (Johnson) Parten]
Little Martha Sue Parten, two-year-old twin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Parten of Rogersville passed away at their home on Saturday, Nov. 18. Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 19, by Rev. Holt with burial in the Holland cemetery. She is mourned by the parents, one sister and five brothers, the surviving twin being a brother, Maurice Dane.
Parten, Mattie L. (Gibson) 1 Dec 1864 - 23 Sep 1932 CCR 29 Sep 1932 p1
[Note: Daughter of Samuel & W. C. (Braun) Gibson; married 1886 Rev. John J. Parten 22 Jul 1865 - 20 Aug 1933]
Mrs. J.J. Parten, wife of Rev. Parten, a former pastor of the Ozark Baptist church, passed away Saturday, Sept. 24, at her home near Rogersville. She was 67 years old. She is survived by her husband and four children, V.S. Parten of Rogersville, Miss Maggie of the home address, and Mrs. Laura McMullen of Galloway, besides other relatives and friends. Two children have preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Mentor church Sunday afternoon with the Rev. Hale of Springfield officiating. Burial was made in the Dodson cemetery under the direction of the Alma Lehmeyer Funeral Home of Springfield. Many from Ozark attended the services.
Parten, Vernon Estal 2 Oct 1917 - 27 Nov 1978 OH 7 Dec 1978 p3
[Note: Son of Vernon S. & Lois (Gray) Parten; married Imogene]
V. E. Parten, 61, of 4818 S Fremont, was pronounced dead at 4:12 p.m. Monday at St. John’s Regional Medical Center after an apparent heart attack suffered earlier at his home. A native of Ozark, he lived there until 1940 when he moved to Springfield. Mr. Parten retired as a bus driver for Greyhound in October 1977, after 37 years of services, He was a member of Seminole Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Imogene; two daughters, Mrs. Debbie Rose, Ozark and Mrs. Kay Myers, Springfield; three grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Aleen Grace, Springfield.
Parten, Vernon S. 23 Jan 1888 - 16 Jun 1936 CCR 18 Jun 1936 p1
[Note: Son of John L. & Martha (Gibson) Parten; married 7 Jun 1913 Lois Gray; no legible stone in Ozark Cemetery]
Vernon S. Parten, 48, partner in the Gray & Parten Produce Co., died at the Springfield Baptist Hospital Tuesday, June 16, following a five-week illness from systemic poisoning, the result of faulty teeth. Mr. Parten was born Jan. 23, 1888, near Rogersville, the eldest son of John J. and Maggie I. Parten. He father was a well-known Baptist minister in this section and for many years was pastor of the Ozark Baptist church. He was united in marriage on June 7, 1913, to Lois Gray. To this union were born two children; a daughter, Allene, and one son, Estel. He was converted early in life and was baptized at Green Ford by his father and united with the Harmony Baptist church near Rogersville. He moved to Ozark 16 years ago last October where he became a partner in the produce business with his father-in-law, H.D. Gray. He joined the Ozark Baptist church shortly after moving to Ozark. He was a deacon of the church at the time of his death. Survivors besides the widow and children are one brother, W.S. Parten of Rogersville, and two sisters, Mrs. J.F. McMullen of Mentor and Miss Maggie Parten of Ironton, Mo. Funeral services were to be held Thursday afternoon, June 18, at the Ozark Baptist Church, Rev. Lewis M. Hale, pastor of the First Baptist church of Springfield, officiating, assisted by Rev. J.W. Maxwell, pastor of the Ozark Baptist Church, Rev. Dillard Estep of Aurora, Rev. Floyd Hanks of Thayer, and Rev. Worth Caughron of Ozark. Burial will be made in the Dodson cemetery near Rogersville under direction of Klepper Funeral Home of Ozark.
Parton, Dora 24 Jul 1893 - 19 Jun 1979 OH 28 Jun 1979 p3
Services for Mrs. Dora Parton, 85, Billings, were held Friday in Meadors Chapel, Republic with the Rev. Floyd Keith officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Republic. Mrs. Parton died Tuesday morning in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield after a short illness. Survivors include a son, William K., Republic; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Parton, William Kenneth "Ken" 27 Feb 1925 - 8 Sep 1988 OH 15 Sep 1988
[Note: married Wilma]
W.K. "Ken" Parton, 63, of Republic, died Sept. 8 at the home of his son in Billings, after suffering an apparent heart attack. Memorial services for Mr. Parton were held Sunday in the Meadors Chapel. The body has been cremated. A World War II Navy veteran, Mr. Parton was a retired employee of the Southwest Power Association. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and a well-known area ham radio operator. Survivors include his wife, Wilma; two sons, Bill, of Palm Bay, Florida, and Tim, of Billings; two daughters, Susan Green and Patricia Parton, both of Springfield; and three. grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association or to the Heart Fund.
Paschall, Jewel L. (Blakey) 22 Oct 1901 - Sep 1988 OH 22 Sep 1988
[Note: married Paul E. Paschal]l
Jewel L. Paschall, 87, of Bolivar, died at 11:40 a.m. Sept. 16 at Citizen's Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Services for Mrs. Paschall were held Monday in the Pitts Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Ken Robinson officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. A resident of Bolivar for the past 42 years, Mrs. Paschall was a member of the Bolivar First Assembly of God church. She was a past Noble Grand of the Bolivar Golden Rule Rebecca Lodge #30. She formerly resided in Springfield. She had operated an antique furniture business with her husband, Paul E. Paschall, before his preceding her in death in 1973. Mrs. Paschall's survivors include a daughter, Rovena Orr, Springfield; two sisters, Wanda Hall, Springfield, and Nell Millstead, Des Moines, Iowa; two grandchildren; Mark Orr, Ozark, and Pauletta Nichols, Springfield; seven great-grandchildren; three nieces; and a host of friends.
Pascoe, Harrison Burton 21 Jan 1913 - 13 Sep 1991 NN-E 19 Sep 1991
[Note: married Oma Belle Klusmeier]
Harrison Burton Pascoe, 78, Ozark, died at 2:54 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, in St. John's Regional Health Center. He was a deacon in the First Baptist Church, Ozark, and had been a resident of the community for eight years. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Oma Belle; three sons, Lewis Harrison, Greenville, S.C.; Burton Lynn, Beijing, China; and Lowell, Ozark; one sister, Mildred L. Adams, Monroe, La.; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held in the Riverview Cemetery, La Grange, Mo., with the Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Ozark, or the Heart Fund.
Pascoe, Lowell K. 12 Apr 1949 - 6 Nov 2003 SN-L 9 Nov 2003
[Note: Son of Harrison Burton & Oma Belle (Klusmeier) Pascoe; married 30 Aug 1972 Trudy Rae Brown]
Lowell K. Pascoe, age 54, of Strafford, passed away in his home Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003, following a five year battle with cancer. Lowell was born April 12, 1949, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Harrison Burton Pascoe and Oma Belle Klusmeier Pascoe. His early years were spent in LaGrange, Mo., graduating from LaGrange High School. In 1967, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and served his country from then until 1972, with an honorable discharge at the rank of E4. After discharge, on Aug. 30, 1972, he was joined in marriage with Trudy Rae Brown, daughter of Arthur Ray and Lillian Selves Brown of Canton, Mo. They then moved to Linn, Mo., where Lowell attended Linn Technical College. In 1974, they moved to Eldon, Mo., and Lowell was employed by Fasco Industries. By 1980, they were a family of four, and moved to Ozark, Mo. For the next 23 years, Lowell was employed by Lily Industrial Chemical, Inc. as Sales Representative. Lowell was a devoted person to both his family and his friends, never wavering in his love and responsibilities. Some could have described him as a "workaholic," but he also thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends while camping, trailriding, and just spending time with them. He became a member of Hopedale Baptist Church. He considered his many customers to be among his cherished friends, and many of them have remained close to him even during his lengthy illness. Lowell's rule of life was "The mark of an honest man was when he did the right thing even when no one was around." He passed this on to his sons and anyone else that he could. He also passed on his sense of responsibility to his sons by telling them, "I'm the Dad... That's my job." Lowell is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Trudy; two sons and their wives, Douglas Ray and Nicole Heinrichs Pascoe, Ozark, Mo., and Cory Lee and Juli Toler Pascoe, Nixa, Mo.; his mother, Oma Belle Pascoe, Ozark; two brothers and their wives, Lewis and Judy Pascoe, Greenville, S.C., and Burton Lynn and Diane Pascoe, Alexandria, Va.; four sisters-in-law, Caroline Besco, Ozark, Charolette Pepple, Greencastle, Mo., Ruby Kay Bader and husband Dave, Canton, Mo., and Mary Snyder, Strafford; a brother-in-law, Jerry L. Brown, Florida; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Harrison, and his grandparents, Lewis and Martha Pascoe and Harrison and Oma Belle Klusmeier. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark, with Rev. Terry Kendrick officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to Hopedale Baptist Church, Ozark.
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Pascoe, Lowell K. 12 Apr 1949 - 6 Nov 2003 CCH-N 12 Nov 2003
Lowell K. Pascoe, 54, of Strafford, passed away in his home Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003, following a five-year battle with cancer. Lowell was born April 12, 1949 in Keokuk, Iowa, son of Harrison Burton Pascoe and Oma Belle Klusmeier Pascoe. His early years were spent in LaGrange, graduating from LaGrange High School. In 1967 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and served his country from then until 1972, with an honorable discharge at the rank of E4. After discharge, on August 30, 1972, he was joined in marriage with Trudy Rae Brown, daughter of Arthur Ray and Lillian Selves Brown of Canton. They then moved to Linn where Lowell attended Linn Technical College. In 1974, they moved to Eldon and Lowell was employed by Fasco Industries. By 1980, they were a family of four, and moved to Ozark. For the next 23 years Lowell was employed by Lily Industrial Chemical, Inc. as a Sales Representative. Lowell was a devoted person to both his family and his friends never wavering in his love and responsibilities. Some could have described him as a "workaholic", but he also thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends while camping, trail riding, and just spending time with them. He became a member of Hopedale Baptist Church. He considered his many customers to be among his cherished friends, and many of them have remained close to him even during his lengthy illness. Lowell's rule of life was: "The mark of an honest man was when he did the right thing even when no one was around." He passed this on to his sons, and anyone else that he could. He also passed on his sense of responsibility to his sons by telling them, "I'm the Dad....That's my job." Lowell is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Trudy, two sons and their wives; Douglas Ray and Nicole Heinrichs Pascoe, Ozark, and Cory Lee and Juli Toler Pascoe, Nixa; his mother, Oma Belle Pascoe, Ozark; two brothers and their wives, Lewis and Judy Pascoe, Greenville, S.C. and Burton Lynn and Diane Pascoe, Alexandria, Va.; four sisters-in-law, Caroline Besco, Ozark, Charloette Pepple, Greencastle, Ruby Kay Bader and husband Dave, Canton, and Mary Snyder, Strafford; a brother-in-law, Jerry L. Brown, Fla.; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Harrison, and his grandparents, Lewis and Martha Pascoe and Harrison and Oma Belle Klusmeier. A graveside service was No. 9, in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark, with Reverend Terry Kendrick officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to Hopedale Baptist Church, Ozark. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Passmore, Rozell E. 5 Oct 1884 - 23 Jan 1933 CCR 2 Feb 1933 p2
[Note: Son of William & Katherine (Price) Passmore; married 1916 Lillian Holman]
R.E. Passmore was born in Lebanon, Kans., Oct. 5, 1884, and departed this life at his home in Galena, Mo., Jan. 23, 1933, at the age of 48 years, 3 months and 18 days. He moved with his parents to Mulberry, Kans., when a boy living there for a number of years. He then moved to Oklahoma, returning to Mulberry in 1915. He was married to Lillie Holman in 1916, moving to Lebanon, Kans., where they resided a short time, returning to Mulberry where they lived until 1926, when they moved to Galena, Mo. In his early boyhood he united with the United Brethren Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lillie Passmore and daughter Bessie. Also his mother of Ossawatomie, Kans., and other relatives and many friends who will miss him greatly. He was a kind and affectionate father and husband. Funeral services were held Jan. 25 at 9 a.m. at the Methodist Church in Galena conducted by Rev. Chastain of Springfield, Mo. Then at 4 p.m. services were held at the M.E. church in Mulberry, Kans., conducted by Rev. Crane with burial in the Rosebank cemetery at Mulberry under the direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever, Mo.
Patno, Louis A. 1876 - 21 Feb 1965 CCR 25 Feb 1965 p1
[Note: married Mona Porter 5 Apr 1874 - 18 Jun 1960 m/1 Davis]
Louis A. Patno, 88, died at 8 a.m. Sunday in his home north of here. A resident of Chicago most of his life. Mr. Patno came here in 1945. He was a member of United Presbyterian Church here, and a retired railroad engineer, working many years for the Nickel Plate Railway in Chicago. Surviving are five step-daughters, Mrs. Opal Smith of the home, Mrs. Oscar Blom and Mrs. Homer Gott, both of Springfield, Mrs. A. W. Miller, Bedford Ind. and Mrs. Helene Van Vothmer, Meersburg, Germany; two stepsons, Paul Davis, Jacksonville, Fla. and Homer Davis, Chicago; and several grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. James F. Robinson officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Patno, Mona (Porter) Davis 5 Apr 1874 - 18 Jun 1960 CCR 23 Jun 1960 p4
[Note: Chaffin records say her first name was Montie and that she was born in Polk County, Mo, a daughter of Francis & Elizabeth (Brock) Porter - does not mention the Frady connection; m/2 Louis A. Patno ]1876 - 21 Feb 1965
Funeral services for Mrs. Mona Patno, 86 of Ozark, who died Saturday, June 18 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield were held Monday at 2:30 p.m. in the Chaffin Chapel at Ozark with Rev. William C. Porter officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home. A resident of the Ozark community, the past several years, she was a member of Ozark Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband, Louis Patno; five daughters, Mrs. Oscar Blom and Mrs. Homer Gott of Springfield, Mrs. Otto Smith of Ozark, Mrs. A. W. Miller of Bedford, Ind. and Mrs. Helen Von Bothmer of Meersburg, Germany; three sons, Paul Davis of Amory, Miss., William Davis of Jacksonville, Fla. and Homer David of Chicago; a brother, Homer Frady of Yoakum, Texas; 16 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren