Stinnett, Nellie G., d. 2002 - Stokes, James Winfred, d. 1998

Stinnett, Nellie G. (Hunt) 28 May 1912 - 14 Apr 2002 CCH-N 24 Apr 2002

[Note: Daughter of John Chesterfield & Dora Eleanor (Taber) Hunt; married 3 Sep 1933 Grant W. Stinnett 19 Aug 1912 - 11 Sep 1994]

Nellie G. Stinnett, 89, Ozark, died April 14, 2002, in Ozark Residential Care Center, Ozark, one month before her 90th birthday. She was born May 28, 1912, in Douglas County to John C. and Dora E. (Taber) Hunt. She was a wife, mother and a homemaker. For many years, she and her husband, Grant Stinnett, farmed and operated the Garrison General Store in Garrison before retiring. She was a member of Ozark General Baptist Church and the Quilters Group at the Ozark Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by both of her parents, her husband Grant Stinnett; an infant son; one sister, Josephine; and three brothers Ralph, Fred and Paul Hunt. She is survived by one daughter, Patricia Washam and husband Willis, Springfield; one granddaughter, Monte Wessel and husband Tom, Sarasota, Fla.; one grandson Gregory Washam and wife Tamara, Jamison, Pa.; four great-grandsons Eric, Gregory and Kevin Wessel and Jeremy Washam; two sisters-in-law Georgia Hunt, Springfield and Henrietta Hunt, Sparta. Funeral services were held April 18 at Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Carla Endicott and Rev. Vernon Fuller officiating. Burial followed in Garrison Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given in Nellie Stinnett's memory to the Tuesday Quilters Group, in care of Ozark Presbyterian Church, PO. Box 328, Ozark, Mo. 65721.

Stinnett, Ray E. 14 Jun 1902 - 7 Jun 1976 OH 24 Jun 1976 p2

[Note: Son of Thomas & Parlee J. (Nelson) Stinnett; married 11 Mar 1926 Lola]

Funeral services for Ray E. Stinnett, 73 of Yakima, Wash. who died June 7, 1976 were held June 10 in Keith Chapel in Yakima with burial at West Hill Memorial Park. Mr. Stinnett was born and reared at Garrison, Mo. and moved to the state of Washington in 1942. He and his wife Lola celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary March 11 of this year. Besides his wife, he is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Jo Lee Morgan, Union, Ore., Mrs. Chloe Jean Carlson, Spokane, Wash., Mrs. Mavis MacPherson, Yakima, Wash., Mrs. Peggie L’Heureaux and Mrs. Oddie Lombard both of La Grande, Ore. and Mrs. Jackie Noret, Selah, Wash. Three sons, Bill Stinnett, Bossier, La., Darrell Stinnett, La Grande, Ore., George Stinnett, Yakima. Three sisters, Mrs. Florence Adams, Springfield, Mrs. Mildred Stevens, Augusta, Kan. and Mrs. Juanita Hamblet, Venice, Calif.; 27 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Pall bearers were Perry Weatherwax, Elba Stevens, Greg Peace, Carroll Warren, Leo Rogan and Herb Dexter.

Stinson, Alvin 4 Dec 1842 - 12 Mar 1925 CCR 13 Mar 1925 p1

[Note: Son of William & ? ( ) Stinson; married Sarah Ann King 10 Aug 1853 - 13 Mar 1942]

Alvin Stinson, a civil war veteran, aged about 82 years, living in the east part of town, died suddenly at his home about 5:00 o’clock a.m. Thursday, March we, 1925. T. B. Chaffin was called to prepare the body for burial, but funeral arrangements are incomplete awaiting the arrival of children who live in or near Joplin.

1923 - 24 Jul 2005 from Jim Bilyeu This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

[Note: Daughter of James Everett & Lena Etta (White) Bilyeu]

Imogene Bilyeu Stinson died July 24, 2005 in Glendora, California. She was 82 years old. She leaves behind three daughters; Rena, Amy and Melissa and one son Allen, four grandchildren and a brother Jim Bilyeu. She was the daughter of James Everett Bilyeu and Lena Etta White. Imogene was born in 1923 in Springfield, MO.

Stinson, Martha Jane (Loe) 5 Jul 1845 - 27 Jan 1926 CCR 26 Mar 1926 p1

[Note: Daughter of Thomas & Lydia (Hyde) Loe; married John T. Stinson - divorced; from Chestnutridge news]

Mrs. Stenson passed from this life to the world beyond, leaving six children, four sons and two daughters. She was 81 years old and had been bedfast for about three years, cause by paralysis. She had been a devoted Christian all her life and like many others, had various experience with but little sunshine. Her daughter, Mrs. Tom Stewart, was beside her at the end, smoothing her pillow and helping to bear her suffering.

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Stinson, Martha Jane (Loe) 5 Jul 1845 1845 - 27 Jan 1926 TANEY COUNTY REPUBLICAN--4 Feb1926

Martha Jane Loe was born July 5, 1845, died January 27, 1926, age 80 years, 6 months and 22 days. She was united in marriage to John T. Stinson May 18, 1865. To this union were born thirteen children, seven of whom survive, Mrs. L. A., Barnes of Casper, Wyoming, George Stinson of Pittsburg, Kansas, John Stinson of St. Paul, Minnesota, Eugene Stinson of Wichita, Kansas, Alfred Stinson of Grand Island, Nebraska, Frank Stinson of Brunswick, Missouri and Mrs. Cora Stewart of Day, Missouri. Deceased was united with the Christian church at the age of fourteen years and was a firm believer in the faith until her death.

Stinson, Sarah Ann (King) Sumpter 10 Aug 1853 - 13 Mar 1942 CCR 19 Mar 1942 p1

[Note: Daughter of Sterling & Nancy (Mayes) King; married 1871 Tom Sumpter; married 1893 Alvin Stinson 4 Dec 1842 - 12 Mar 1925]

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Ann Stinson, 90, were held Sunday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Home in Ozark, with interment in the Selmore cemetery under direction of T. B. Chaffin. Mrs. Stinson was born in 1851 at Linden, MO, the daughter of Sterling and Nancy King. In 1871 she was married to Tom Sumpter and to this union were born two children, one dying in infancy. The other, Mrs. Jennie Bilyeu, survives. In 1893 she was married to Alvin Stinson, who preceded her in death in 1925. She is survived by six grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, and two step-daughters. She was a devoted Christian and a member of the Methodist church since early childhood. For the past several years she had made her home in Ozark, where she lived with Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Wheeler.

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Stinson, Sarah Ann (King) Sumpter 10 Aug 1853 - 13 Mar 1942 CCR 19 Mar 1942 p2

We wish to express our deep appreciation to our neighbors and friends for their help and kindness during the illness and death of our beloved mother and grandmother; also for the beautiful flowers. Especially we appreciate the services of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Chaffin, Rev. Rollo Cook and Dr. J.H. Wade. Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Bilyeu, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Wheeler and family, Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Holmes and family, Mr. and Mrs. Clell Bilyeu and family, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Bilyeu and family, Mr. and Mrs. Neal Bilyeu and family, Lon, Minnie, and children.

Stipp, John Robert 5 Jan 1967 - 27 Dec 2010 SN-L 5 Jan 2011

[Note: Son of Tom & Sarah ( ) Stipp; married Angela]

John Robert Stipp, 43, of Nixa, died Dec. 27, 2010, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. He was born Jan. 5, 1967, in Thayer, Kan., the son of Tom and Sara Stipp. He is survived by his wife: Angela Stipp of Nixa; his children Mason, Mariah and Ashley Stipp and Bradley Powell; his mother Sara and her husband John Essig; three brothers Jerry, Jack and Jim Stipp, and many other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 30, 2010, in the Walnut Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral service was at Walnut Lawn Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Dec. 31, 2010. Interment followed at McConnell-Bledsoe Cemetery in Nixa. In lieu of flowers Memorial Donations to the John R. Stipp Memorial Education Fund at any Commerce Bank location.

Stitt, Ralph 24 Mar 1915 - 22 Dec 1981 OH 31 Dec 1981 p10

[Note: married Vinita]

Services for Ralph Stitt, 66, Blue Eye, were held Dec. 28 in Whelchel Funeral Home, Branson, Burial was at Blue Eye Cemetery. Mr. Stitt died Dec. 22 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Survivors include his wife, Vinita; a son, David, Denver; three daughters, Mrs. Carol Hockberg, state of Maryland; Mrs. Mary Ramsey, Potsdam, N. Y. and Miss Diane Stitt, state of New York; three step-children, Mrs. Elma Holth, Ozark, Mrs. Margaret Fanghor, Shawnee Mission, Kan. and Robert Haug, Fair Oaks, Calif., 15 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Stock, Dean Eldon “Pat” 17 Mar 1930 - 5 Jun 1989 NN-E 15 Jun 1989

[Note: Son of Herschel & Eula ( ) Stock; married 15 May 1959 Barbara Krampa]

Dean Eldon (Pat) Stock, 59, of Chestnutridge, died June 5 at the East Ridge Humana Hospital, Chattanooga, Tennessee. Services for Mr. Stock were June 9 in Meisenheimer Funeral Home, Pilot Grove, Missouri. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery, Clifton City, Missouri. Mr. Stock was the son of Herschel and Eula Stock. He was raised by James E. Barnes who preceded him in death. He was married to Barbara Kramps, May 15, 1959. He was a veteran of Korea and a farmer most of his life. Mr. Stock was a member of the Elks Lake Taneycomo Lodge 2557 and a member of the Masonic Sheffield Lodge in Kansas City. Surviving are his wife, Barbara; one son, Dennis, of the home; and three brothers, Henry, Wright City, Loyd and Harold, both of Kansas City.

Stock, James E. 1964 - 20 Aug 1984 OH 23 Aug 1984 p5

[Note: Son of Dean Eldon & Barbara (Krampa) Stock; no SSDI record found]

Funeral mass for James E. Stock, 20, Chestnutridge, was held Aug. 21 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Clifton City, Mo. with the Rev. Anthony Kroff officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery, Clifton City. A prayer service was held Aug. 20 at the Meisenheimer Funeral Home, Pilot Grove, Mo. Mr. Stock was killed in a car accident in Pettis County Aug. 19. He was a member of Our Lady of the Lake, Branson and worked as a baker at the Paradise Do-Not Shop, Branson. Survivors include his parents, Dean E. and Barbara (Krompa) Stock, of the home; a brother, Dennis, of the home; and maternal grandmother, Isabel Krampa, Oletha, Kan.

Stockard, James P. 1880 - 9 Feb 1962 CCR 22 Feb 1962 p1

Funeral services for James P. Stockard, 81, who died Friday, Feb. 9 in Detroit, Mich., were in the Bradford Surridge Funeral Home in Marionville Feb. 14 with the Rev Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Olive Cemetery north of Marionville. Mr. Stockard was a member of the Christian Church. Survivors include one son, James W. Stockard of 1631 W. Lee in Springfield; one daughter, Juanita Garis of Belleville, N. J.; two brothers, Henry S. of Billings and Jack of Cisco, Tex.; two sisters, Junie Johnson of Portalis, N. M. and Josie Pendleton of Neosho; 15 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Stockdale, Patsy Ann (Vanderhoof) 15 Nov 1940 - 15 Feb 1990 OH 1 Mar 1990

[Note: Daughter of Jack & Nina ( ) Vanderhoof; married Gerald Stockdale]

Patsy Ann Stockdale, 49, Springfield, died Feb. 15, 1990, in Cox Medical Center South. She is survived by her husband, Gerald, Springfield; two sons, Jerry and Gary, both of the home; her parents, Jack and Nina Vanderhoof, Springfield; a brother, Howard Vanderhoof, Pleasant Hope; and three sisters, Luann Adams, Virginia Woolery and Jackie Moore, all of Springfield. Services were held in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark. Burial was in Temple Hill Cemetery, Bruner.

Stocker, Eula Mae (Greenway) Martin 29 May 1919 - 25 Mar 2009 SN-L 29 Mar 2009

[Note: Daughter of Leonard & Bessie ( ) Greenway; married ? Martin; married ? Stocker]

Eula Mae Greenway Martin Stocker was born May 29, 1919, and died March 25, 2009, at the age of 89, in her own home in Nixa, Missouri. Eula was one of 10 children born to Leonard and Bessie Greenway. She is survived by her son, Forrest Martin and his wife, Bonnie of Vacaville, California; her daughter, Patricia (Newberry) Calkins and her husband, Bill of Springfield, Missouri; and her son, Larry Martin and his wife, Linda of Flower Mound, Texas. During her lifetime she was employed by Lily Tulip and Inmon Interiors. Eula was an extraordinary woman who put the needs of everyone else before her own. She was loved and will be missed by a host of friends and family including her seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. A celebration of her life will be on Monday, March 30, in Manlove-Stumpff Chapel in Crane, Mo. Visitation will be from 12 to 2 p.m. The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m., immediately following the visitation. Burial will take place in Crane Community Cemetery.

Stockham, Emory Ruble 30 Aug 1939 - 13 Feb 2009 SN-L 15 Feb 2009

[Note: Son of Gerald William & Isabel (Ruble) Stockham; married 17 Sep1977 Sandra Jean Heiney]

Emory Ruble "Butch” Stockham, 69, Billings, passed away Friday, February 13, 2009, in his home, with his family at his side. He was born August 30, 1939, in Aurora, Illinois, to Gerald William and Isabel (Ruble) Stockham. Emory was a U.S. Army veteran. He served as a medic pilot during his five tours in Vietnam, where he was the recipient of the Purple Heart medal as well as other medals. He was a member of the VFW in Billings and Republic. For several years he owned and operated Sandy's Pest Control in Billings. He was united in marriage to Sandra Jean Heiney September 17, 1977. For the past four years they have made their home north of Clever. His parents; and an infant son, James Carl preceded him in death. His survivors include his wife, Sandy of the home; sons, Steve Stockham and Dee, Sandwich, Ill., Chris Stockham, Yorkville, Ill., Orland Ryan and fiancée, Stephanie Padilla, both of Marionville, Mo., Shawn Ryan and Brian Todd Ryan, both of Clever, and Jim Stockham and fiancée, Heather Mehl, Springfield; a daughter, Billie Jean Huggins and her husband, Nathan Huggins, Springfield; two grandsons; nine granddaughters; a brother, Danny Stockham, Gladstone, Mich.; and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2009, in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, in the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be in Missouri Veterans Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com.

Stockstill, Alvin 26 Oct 1932 - 3 Mar 2012 SN-L 7 Mar 2012

[Note: Son of Lyle O. & Lorene (Noe) Stockstill; married 23 Nov 1955 Edna F. Sue]

Alvin Stockstill, 79, Hurley, Missouri, was born October 26, 1932 in Oto, Missouri to Lyle O. and Lorene Noe Stockstill and departed this life Saturday March 3, 2012 in Christian Health Care, Nixa, Missouri. Alvin had been a lifelong resident of the area and had been a dairy farmer for a number of years. He had also worked for St. John's and Cox Hospitals in Springfield, Missouri. Alvin was a Sergeant First Class in the army during the Korean War. On November 23, 1955 Alvin married Edna F. (Sue) Brown and to this union two sons were born. Survivors include his wife, Edna (Sue) of the home; two sons, David Stockstill of Hurley, Missouri and John Stockstill and wife Ann of White Hall, Maryland; a brother, Bobby Junior Stockstill and wife Bonnie; sister, Jo Ann Lee and husband Robert of Clever, Missouri; grandson, Jackson Lyle Stockstill and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 8, at 2:00 p.m. in Westrip Funeral Home Crane, Missouri. Burial will be in Crane Community Cemetery, Crane under the care of Westrip Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 7, 2012 from 6 until 8 p.m. in the funeral home.

Stockstill, Effie Florence (Stockstill) Keyser 19 Jul 1887 - 22 Feb 1954 CCR 25 Feb 1954 p4

[Note: Daughter of Harvey & Nancy E. (Goodnight) Stockstill; married Herman Keyser; apparent resumed maiden name]

Effie F. Stockstill, 66, died at 9:20 p.m. Monday in Burge Hospital where she had been a patient for two weeks, She had been a resident of the Highlandville community most of her life. She had been living with a daughter, Mrs. Metta Jean Scott of Route 8 for more than eight years, moving here from Highlandville.. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Besides the daughter, survivors include two brothers. J. W. Stockstill of 2707 West Elm and T. G. of 1426 West Scott; three sisters, Mrs. Arra Belle Hilton of Hartshorne, Okla. Mrs. Dalcie Collins of Aurora, Ill. and Mrs. Ann Payne of Highlandville and two grandchildren. Funeral services were under direction of Harris of Nixa - Springfield Leader-Press.

Stockstill, Elma Jean (Wade) 9 Feb 1912 - 17 Feb 2006 SN-L 19 Feb 2006

[Note: Daughter of William & Iva Ann (McConnell) Wade; married Arley Stockstill 6 Jul 1903 -18 Sep 1991]

Mrs. Elma Jean Stockstill, age 94, of Springfield, Mo., passed away February 17, 2006, in Maranatha Manor. She was born February 9, 1912, in Nixa, Mo., to William and Iva Ann (McConnell) Wade. She was a charter member of the Hamlin Memorial Baptist Church and currently the oldest living member. She was a homemaker and a loving mother. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arley Stockstill; one sister, and two brothers. Elma is survived by four children, Betty Richards, Bob and wife, Betty E. Stockstill, and Frankie Ann Walker, all of Springfield, Mo., and James W. Stockstill of Roxboro, N.C.; 15 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be Tuesday, February 21, 2006, at 3 p.m. in White Chapel Cemetery, Springfield, with Rev. Raymond Wade officiating. There is no visitation, but in lieu of plants and flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lottie Moon Missionary fund, C/O Hamlin Memorial Baptist Church, 829 W. Atlantic, Springfield, MO 65803. Arrangements are under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North.

Stockstill, Ingobo E. (May) 8 Aug 1850 - 7 Oct 1934 CCR 22 Nov 1934 p4

[Note: married Allen G. Stockstill 26 Apr 1840 - 26 Jul 1912; no MO DC found]

Mrs. I.E. Stockstill was born Aug. 9, 1850, and departed this life Nov. 7, 1934, aged 84 yeas. Her companion preceded her in death July 26, 1912. They were life time residents of Stone county. She accepted the life of her Savior at the age of 24 and joined the Methodist church which she remained a faithful member. She is survived by seven children, four girls, Mrs. Lula Curbow of Clever, Mrs. Ada Flood and Mrs. Lillie Williams of Springfield, Mo., Dollie Rhea of Ponce de Leon; three sons, Willie of Springfield, Bob and Charley of Galena, 30 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn her loss. Funeral services were held at Ponce de Leon Thursday at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. Ross Carter of Ozark with burial in the Ponce de Leon cemetery under the direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever.

Stockstill, Jessie (Steele) 23 Dec 1898 - 25 Oct 1940 CCR 31 Oct 1940 p7

[Note: Daughter of John Perry & Callie B. ( ) Steele; married Lester L. Stockstill],

Mrs. Jessie Stockstill was born December 23, 1898 and died October 25, 1940 at the age of 41 years, ten months and two days. She was converted and joined the Baptist Church at Ponce de Leon at the age of 16 years and she still held membership there at the time of death. Those who survive her are her husband. Lester L. Stockstill and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John P. Steele, five sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Nettie Greathouse of Springfield, MO, Mrs. Florence Hunt, Mrs. Isadore Lyman, Harold and Orel Steele, all of California, Mrs. Dalcie Tennis of Ash Grove, Mrs. Juanita Maples and Arthur of Ponce de Leon, MO, other relatives and a host of friends to mourn her departure. Funeral services were held at 3 pm Sunday at the Ponce de Leon church conducted by Rev. A. S. Hanks of Selmore with burial in the Ponce de Leon cemetery under the direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever.

Stockstill, Lee Roy 1912 - 26 Jul 1925 CCR 24 Jul 1925 p1

[Note: Son of William & Ollie (Sims) Stockstill]

The son of William Stockstill, of near Montague, was killed Sunday, when a gun he was carrying discharged shooting him in the side. He and his cousin were returning from the Finley river where they had been swimming, when their dogs stirred up a rabbit. In the effort to see the chase, young Stockstill stumbled over a log and his shotgun was discharged into his left side. Staggering almost half way home unassisted, he subsided into unconsciousness and was carried the rest of the way by his cousin who was with him. He was 13 years old. They rushed him to Ozark and he died in the office of Dr. Farthing about 2:30 p.m. He was buried at Ponce de Leon Monday under direction of the Ozark Undertaking Co. The Stone county coroner was summoned and he decided an inquest was unnecessary.

Stockstill, Loretta M. (Healy) 4 Aug 1920 - 11 Dec 1991 OH 19 Dec 1991

[Note: Daughter of David & Elizabeth ( ) Healy; married Thomas J. Stockstill 1919 - 23 Mar 1964]

Loretta M. Stockstill, 71, Ozark, died Wednesday, Dec 11, 1991 in Springfield Community Hospital. She was born Aug. 4, 1920 in New York City. She was the daughter of David and Elizabeth Healy and was proud of her Native American heritage. She graduated from New York University and worked as a registered nurse in New York before moving to the Ozark area 40 years ago. She was a member of the board of directors for the Neighborhood Center at its onset in Ozark, and served on the board of OACAC in Springfield. She was a member of the Selmore Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas in 1964; and an infant son, Dorian; her parents and two brothers. Survivors include three sons, James Stockstill and his wife Jeannie, Springfield, Donald Stockstill, Ozark, and Charles Stockstill and his wife, Karen, Ozark; three daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Lonnie Jilck, Ozark, Maureen and Richard Giles, Ozark and Susan and Dennis Short, Sparta; 13 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Services were held Monday in Adams Funeral Home with Dr. Emory Elmore Officiating. Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Hospice of Southwest Missouri.

Stockstill, Maggie Melvina (Melton) 16 Jan 1890 - 12 Jan 1971 CCR 14 Jan 1971 p8

[Note: Daughter of Richardson L. & Martha E. “Mattie” (Ward) Melton; married 15 Dec 1913 Troy G. Stockstill 2 Dec 1879 - 4 Oct 1962]

Mrs. Maggie Melvina Stockstill, 81, of Springfield, died at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday at t the home of her daughter, Mrs. Patty Waite, of Springfield, after a short illness. Mrs. Stockstill was a member of Immanual Baptist church. Surviving in addition to Mrs. Waite are three other daughters, Mrs. Helen Baker and Mrs. Betty Stiver, both of Springfield, and Mrs. Shirley Atkinson, Marshfield; two sons, Sanford Stockstill, Hayward, Calif. and Richard Stockstill, Joplin; 16 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. today in Klingner Chapel with the Rev. Fred Plank officiating. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery.

Stockstill, Mary Elizabeth (Powell) 7 Aug 1919 - 2 Nov 2011 SN-L 6 Nov 2011 and AdamsFH

[Note: Daughter of Ananias Waters “Nide“ & Fannie Belle ( ) Powell; married Ercel “Buzz” Stockstill 8 Mar 1916 - Jul 1986]

Mary Elizabeth Stockstill joined her Lord Jesus on Wednesday, November 2, 2011. Born on August 7, 1919 at the family home in Avalon, Missouri, southeast of Chillicothe, Mary grew up in a close knit farming family with three brothers and three sisters. Growing up as a farmer's daughter, she had a wonderful childhood, attended school in a one-room building, and graduated high school in Avalon. Mary attended North Central Missouri State College in Warrensburg, received her teaching degree at age 22, and began her life career of teaching children with her first teaching experience in a one room school close to her childhood home. She met her husband, Ercel (Buzz) Stockstill through a USO experience, fell in love and soon married, following Buzz around the world as part of his Air Force career. After World War II, they lived in Japan, adopted two orphans, James Eugene (who died in October 2005) and Thomas Wayne, of Indiana. The family later relocated to Texas County, Missouri after Buzz retired in 1959. Mary began teaching kindergarten shortly after the family arrived west of Houston on the Little Piney River. She retired in the mid-1980s after her long teaching career that included receiving her master's degree from then Southwest Missouri State University. Mary and Buzz then retired to St. Roberts. After Buzz died in 1986, she moved to be closer to her younger brother, Charles, and family at Ozark. She continued to live in Christian County, where she was able to spend the remaining years of her life around those family members whom she held so dear. Mary was preceded in death by her life long love and faithful husband Ercel (Buzz), her son James Eugene (Marge), her parents Ananias Waters (Nide) and Fannie Belle Powell, brothers Clarence (Louise) Powell, Charles (Mary) Powell. Also preceding her in death were sisters Lois (Howard) Reese, and Margaret (Clifford) Gates. Surviving are her youngest son Thomas (Carol) Stockstill, two grandchildren, Thomas James (TJ) Stockstill (great-grandson AJ), Tasia Marie Stockstill, and James’ wife Marge Stockstill, Mary’s brother Wayne (De) Powell of Littleton Colo. and sister Frances (Normal) Calvert of Rockford, Il. Mary is also survived by her loving and caring nephew Charles (Bud) and Connie Powell, who dedicated many years of care and companionship in the latter years of her life. There will be no service and Mary will be laid to rest with the love of her life, Buzz in the National (Veterans) Cemetery in Springfield. Donations in Mary’s memory can be made to the charity of your choice.

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Stockstill, Mary Elizabeth (Powell) 7 Aug 1919 - 2 Nov 2011 CCH-N 9 Nov 2011

Mary Elizabeth Stockstill died Nov. 2, 2011. Born on Aug. 7, 1919, at the family home in Avalon, Mary grew up in a close knit farming family with three brothers and three sisters. She graduated high school in Avalon, attended North Central Missouri State College in Warrensburg and received her teaching degree. She met her husband, Ercel (Buzz) Stockstill through a USO experience. After World War II, they lived in Japan, adopted two orphans, James Eugene (who died in October 2005) and Thomas Wayne, of Indiana. She retired from teaching in the mid-1980s after her long teaching career that included receiving her master's degree from then Southwest Missouri State University. After Buzz died in 1986, she moved to be closer to her younger brother, Charles, and family at Ozark. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Ercel (Buzz), her son James Eugene (Marge), her parents Ananias Waters (Nide) and Fannie Belle Powell, brothers Clarence (Louise) Powell, Charles (Mary) Powell. Also preceding her in death were sisters Lois (Howard) Reese, and Margaret (Clifford) Gates. Surviving are her youngest son Thomas (Carol) Stockstill, two grandchildren, Thomas James (TJ) Stockstill (great-grandson AJ), Tasia Marie Stockstill, and James’ wife Marge Stockstill, Mary’s brother Wayne (De) Powell of Littleton, Colo., and sister Frances (Normal) Calvert of Rockford, Ill. Mary is also survived by her nephew Charles (Bud) and Connie Powell. There will be no service and Mary will be laid to rest with Buzz in the National Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Donations in Mary’s memory can be made to the charity of your choice.

Stockstill, Nancy E. (Goodnight) 22 Feb 1850 - 22 Dec 1930 CCR 25 Dec 1930 p1

[Note: Daughter of David & ? ( ) Goodnight; married Harvey Stockstill 15 Nov 1836 - 7 Sep 1910; mother of Dalcie B. (Stockstill) Collins 27 Jan 1884 - 2 Nov 1966, Alfred Stockstill 9 May 1890 - 5 Nov 1937; Effie F. Stockstill 19 Jul 1887 - 22 Feb 1954, James W. Stockstill 26 May 1876 - 27 Nov 1954, Samuel Elbert Stockstill 27 Oct 1877 - 22 Dec 1930, Troy G. Stockstill 2 Dec 1879 - 4 Oct 1962, and Willie L. Stockstill 12 Oct 1882 - 3 Nov 1941 and others]

Mother and brother of Mrs. Homer Collins of Selmore pass away same day -- double funeral services held Tuesday with burial at Highlandville.

After having been dangerously ill three weeks, Mrs. Nancy E. Stockstill, 83, pioneer settler in the Ozarks, died in the home of her son, Alfred Stockstill, 516 W. Nichols St. at 4:20 Sunday morning, eight hours after the death of a son. S.E. Stockstill, 53, in his home on Route 5. Mrs. Stockstill came to Missouri from Kentucky 69 years ago and has lived in Christian, Taney and Greene counties. Her husband, the late Harvey Stockstill, was a prominent early day farmer. A double funeral service for mother and son will be held at 11 o’clock Tuesday morning in the W.L. Starne Funeral Home. The bodies will be taken overland to the Odd Fellows cemetery at Highlandville for burial. Mrs. Stockstill is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Effie Stockstill and Mrs. Glynn Paul of 519 West Nichols [INCOMPLETE]

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Stockstill, Nancy E. (Goodnight) 22 Feb 1858 - 22 Dec 1930 gwobit

[Note: Daughter of David Goodnight; married Harvey Stockstill 15 Nov 1836 - 7 Sep 1910]

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Stockstill, Samuel Elbert 27 Oct 1877 - 22 Dec 1930 gwobit

[Note: Son of Harvey & Nancy E. (Goodnight) Stockstill; married Dicie Elizabeth Scribner]

After having been dangerously ill for three weeks, Mrs. Nancy E. Stockstill, 83, pioneer settler in the Ozarks, died in the home of her son, Alfred 516 West Nichols Street at 4:20 o’clock Sunday morning, eight hours after the death of a son, S.E. (Samuel Elbert) Stockstill, 53, in his home on rural route 5. Mrs. Stockstill came to Missouri from Kentucky 60 years ago, and has lived in Christian, Taney and Greene counties. Her husband, the late Harvey Stockstill was a prominent early day farmer. A double funeral service for mother and son will be held at 11:00 o’clock Tuesday morning, in the W. L. Starne funeral home. The bodies will be taken overland to the Odd Fellows cemetery at Highlandville for burial. Mrs. Stockstill is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Effie Stockstill and Mrs. Glen Paul of 619 West Nichols Street, Mrs. Homer Collins of Ozark, and Mrs. Ike Hilton of Cornersville Okla., and four sons; James Stockstill of Ozark, William Stockstill of Highlandville Mo., and Troy and Alfred Stockstill of Springfield. Mr. Stockstill, the son is survived besides the four brothers and four sisters, by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Stockstill; three daughters, Miss Laurel Stockstill and Mrs. Floyd Clark of the home, and Mrs. Russell Saber of Holt Mo., and three sons: Leo, Lester and Haskill Stockstill of Springfield. Mr. Stockstill had been for many years a brick contractor here. Contributed by Patti Hall-Smith. Notes from Patti Hall-Smith – Laurel became Mrs. Bill Dennis, Mrs. Floyd Clark was Leola (Stockstill), Mrs. Russell Baber was Oma (Stockstill). Samuel Elbert’s wife Dicie Elizabeth (Scribner) is buried in White Chapel Cemetery in Greene Co MO.

Stockstill, Randall Joe 12 Apr 1955 - 23 Oct 2003 SN-L 26 Oct 2003

[Note: Son of William Joe “B. J.” & Margaret Lee (Duff) Stockstill]

Randall Joe Stockstill, 48, Ash Grove, died 5:10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, 2003 in Stone County. Randall was an inspector and salesman for Litton and later worked in the experimental department at Micron Industries in Boise, Idaho. He attended Central High School. After being stationed with the Army in Germany for one year, he returned to the area and graduated from Spokane High School. He attended College of the Ozarks and SMS. He loved the outdoors and was a member of College Street Baptist Church. Randall is survived by his parents, B.J. and Margaret (Duff); a brother, Brent; an uncle and aunt, Charles and Jane Duff; and numerous other family members and a host of friends. Visitation is 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday in Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday in Highlandville Cemetery, under direction of the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, October 26, 2003.

Stockstill, Richard Lee 1942 - 9 Apr 1983 OH 14 Apr 1983 p8

[Note: Son of ? & Sarah ( ) Stockstill; married Barbara; no SSDI record found]

Services for Richard Lee Stockstill, 50, Springfield, were held April 11 in Greenlawn North Chapel with the Rev. Russell Turney officiating. Cremation was at Greenlawn Cemetery. Mr. Stockstill died April 9 at Cox Medical Center after a long illness. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; two sons, Rick and David, both of Springfield; his mother, Sarah Stockstill, Fair Grove; two brothers, Larry Neil and Allen, both of Springfield; and six sisters, Betty Atkinson, Fair Grove, Erma Stephens and Peggy Johnson, both of Wichita, Kan., Wilma Jones, Lake Latawana, Margie Hill, Bruner, and Mary Hartman, Springfield.

Stockstill, Samuel Elbert 27 Oct 1877 - 22 Dec 1930 CCR 25 Dec 1930 p1

[Note: Son of Harvey & Nancy E. (Goodnight) Stockstill; married Lizzie Scribner]

Mother and brother of Mrs. Homer Collins of Selmore pass away same day -- double funeral services held Tuesday with burial at Highlandville.

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Stockstill, Samuel Elbert 27 Oct 1877 - 22 Dec 1930 gwobit

[Note: Son of Harvey & Nancy E. (Goodnight) Stockstill; married Dicie Elizabeth Scribner]

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Stockstill, Nancy E. (Goodnight) 22 Feb 1858 - 22 Dec 1930 gwobit

[Note: Daughter of David Goodnight; married Harvey Stockstill 15 Nov 1836 - 7 Sep 1910]

Stockstill, Sanford 2 May 1917 - 19 Dec 2006 SN-L 20 Dec 2006

[Note: Son of Troy & Maggie Melvina (Melton) Stockstill; married Jerry; married 1988 Velma Cain Mansbridge]

Sanford Stockstill, 89, Springfield, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2006, in the Missouri Veterans Home, Mt. Vernon, Missouri. He was born May 2, 1917, in Christian County, Missouri. Sanford was an Air Force Veteran having served in the Aleutian Islands off Alaska. Sanford worked 33 years at Crown Zellerbock Paper Company in California. He was a Christian and a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Troy and Maggie Stockstill; a brother, Richard; a sister, Shirley Atkins; and his first wife Jerry Boyts. In 1988 he married Velma Cain Mansbridge, who survives him. He is also survived by three sisters, Helen Baker, Betty Stiver and husband, Harry, and Pat Waite and husband, Bill; a brother-in-law, Bill Atkins; and a host of nephews, nieces and friends. His wife and family wish to thank all who cared for him with kindness. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, December 21, 2006, in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Burial with full military honors will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until service time in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Missouri Veterans Home, 1600 S. Hickory, Mount Vernon, MO 65712.

Stockstill, Sarah Kathryn (Gates) 1 May 1904 - 20 Aug 1996 Clipping

[Note: Daughter of Daniel & Mary Elizabeth ( ) Gates; married 1922 Ralph Stockstill]

Sarah Kathryn Stockstill, 92, Springfield, Mo., departed this life at 4 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, 1996, in her daughter’s home, Springfield. Sarah was born May 1, 1904, in Springfield, the daughter of Daniel and Mary Elizabeth Gates. She was united in marriage to Ralph Stockstill in 1922 and to this union 10 children were born. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior at 27 years of age. She was preceded in death by her husband and two sons, Richard and Bobby. She is survived by two sons and their wives, Larry Neil and Irma Ruth, and Allen and Mollie, all of Springfield; six daughters and their husbands, Betty Jane Atkinson, Fair Grove, Erma and Otto Stephens, Andover, Kan., Wilma Jones and David Cederstrand, Lake Lotawana, Mo., Peggy and John Johnston, Andover, Kan., Margie and John Hull, Bruner, Mo., and Mary and J.R. Hartman, Springfield; Barbara Stockstill, Richard's wife; 31 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug . 22, 1996, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with Bro. Dan Caldwell officiating. Interment will be in Mount Comfort Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today in the funeral home. "God saw that you were getting tired and more time was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered, 'Come with me.' A golden heart stopped beating, soft, working hands to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best! It will be lonely here without you. We'll miss you more and more each day. Life won't be the same Mom, now that you've gone away. We know that you're at rest low, in a far, far better place. We're looking forward to that happy day, when we will see four smiling face." -Author Unknown

Stockstill, Thomas J. “Tom” 1919 - 23 Mar 1964 CCR 26 Mar 1964 p1

[Note: married Loretta M. Healy 4 Aug 1920 - 11 Dec 1991]

T. J. “Tom” Stockstill, 44, of Ozark, died at 9 p.m. Monday in Veteran’s Hospital in Fayetteville, Ark., following an illness of three months. A veteran of World War II and a native of Branson, Mr. Stockstill came to Ozark in 1951. An employee of REA in Ozark, he was a member of Ozark First Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Loretta; three sons, James Edward, Donald Richard and Charles Lee; and three daughters, Barbara Ann, Maureen and Susan Marie, all of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stockstill, Branson; five brothers, Edwin, Columbia, Ill., Robert L., Branson, Harry, Uniontown, Kan., M. L. , Houston, Tex. and Capt. Floyd L. Stockstill, USAF, Ankara, Turkey; six sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Collins, Barnsdall, Okla, Mrs. Betty Davis and Miss Jean Ann Stockstill, both of Kansas City, Mrs. Jane Jacobson and Mrs. Helen Jamison, both of Grandview and Mrs. Julie Gate, Branson. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Harris Chapel at Ozark. The Rev. Cecil Swinehart will officiate, Burial will be in National Cemetery in Springfield,

Stockstill, William Joe “B.J.” 16 Mar 1926 - 5 Aug 2006 SN-L 8 Aug 2006

[Note: Son of Ralph & Grace (Glossip) Stockstill; married 13 Oct 1948 Margaret Lee Duff]

William Joe "B.J." Stockstill, age 80, of Halltown passed away Saturday, August 5, 2006, at Springfield Skilled Care Center. He graduated from Senior High, earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Southwest Missouri State College, and earned a Masters in Education from Drury University. He began a career as an art teacher at Mt. Vernon, then continued to teach at Study Junior High in Springfield. In 1957, when Parkview High School opened, Bill was hired as an art teacher. He served as the Art Department Chairman for the Springfield Secondary Schools. After touching many students' lives, he decided to retire after 55 years in education. He was united in marriage with Margaret Lee (Duff) on October 13, 1948, at College Street Baptist Church in Springfield, Mo. He loved country dancing with his wife Margaret where they made many lifelong friends. Bill also loved to coon and bird hunt and he even trained the dogs. He was fascinated by Indian Heritage and once owned the Railroad Diner/ Antique Shop in Ash Grove, which both he and Margaret enjoyed immensely. Bill also designed many things from sculptures to a house with his knowledge in art. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Grace (Glossip); brother, Ralph; and son, Randall. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; son, William Brent; sister-in-law, Mary Francis Stockstill; brother-in-law, Charles Duff and wife, Jane; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of many friends. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006, at Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006, at Greenlawn South Chapel, Springfield. Memorial donations may be made to the Springfield Humane Society. Bill will be missed dearly by all who he touched with his teachings or his many stories.

Stockstill, Willie L. 12 Oct 1882 - 3 Nov 1941 CCR 6 Nov 1941 p1

[Note: Son of Harvey & Nancy E. (Goodnight) Stockstill; married 29 Dec 1909 CCM Effie Ellen Fisher 20 Mar 1892 - 15 Jul 1973]

Funeral services were held Thursday for Willie Stockstill who passed away Monday at his home north of Highlandville. Rev. Ross Carter of Mt. Vernon officiated, with burial in Highlandville cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home.

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Stockstill, Willie L. 12 Oct 1882 - 3 Nov 1941CCR 13 Nov 1941 p8

Willie L. Stockstill, 59, died at his home near Highlandville, MO, Nov. 3, following a lingering illness. He was born Oct. 12, 1882, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Stockstill. He was united in marriage at the age of 27 to Effie Fisher. To this union were born six children, Mrs. Duff Marley of Ozark, Mrs. Neal Bilyeu of Ione, CA, Farrin, Mary and Robert of the home, Emmel, who preceded him in death. Two brothers, Troy of Springfield, and Jim of Chadwick, four sisters, Mrs. Ike Hilton of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Homer Collins of Carthage, Effie Stockstill of Springfield and Mrs. Glenn Payne of Highlandville, also survive. Funeral services were conducted Nov. 6 in the Highlandville Baptist Church at 2 pm, by Rev. Ross Carter of Mt. Vernon, with burial in the Highlandville cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.

Stoddard, Robert Eugene” Bob” 7 Jul 1931 - 9 Mar 2007 SN-L 11 Mar 2007

[Note: married Martha]

Robert "Bob" Stoddard, 75, of Springfield, passed away Friday, March 9, 2007. He was born July 7, 1931, in Brookfield, Missouri. He joined the Air Force in January 1951 and was assigned to the Special Weapons Group 1094th Special Reporting Squadron stationed in Kaline, Texas, and Albuquerque, New Mexico. His years of service included guarding missiles on secret bases during the Korean conflict and was honorably discharged in January 1955. He moved from Kansas City, Missouri, to Springfield in 1964 to go to work for his uncle at Stoddard Equipment Company. He was a successful Businessman and Oil Jobber. He was the Bob in Bob's EEE-ZZZ Stop in Nixa, Forsyth and Ozark. He was a 3rd degree Mason, a member of Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Club, the White Mustang Motor Patrol and a member of the Elks Lodge 409. He was an avid car enthusiast. He enjoyed traveling, hunting and spending time with his family and friends at his cabin on Table Rock Lake. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Martha, of the home; four daughters and their husbands, Bobbie and Kerry Woodson of St. Charles, Missouri, Jeri and Russ Fleschert of Lonedell, Missouri, Carol and John Gallaher of Mexico, Missouri, and Debbie and Gerald Quigley of Nixa, Missouri; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, aunt, uncle and cousins. He was deeply loved by his family and will be greatly missed. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held March 13, 2007, at 1 p.m. in the Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until service time. A Masonic service and an Elk service will be held immediately following the visitation. A private graveside service will be held at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery following the services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Shriners Hospital for Children, 2001 South Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri 63131; or the Elks Lodge 409, 2223 E. Bennett, Springfield, Missouri 65804.

Stogner, Stanley Dean 11 Apr 1953 - 17 Jul 1967 CCR 20 Jul 1967 p1

[Note: Son of Stephen G. & ? (Gunn) Stogner]

Stanley Dean Stogner, 14, of Nixa, died at 1 p.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital where he had been a patient for several days. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Steven Stogner of Nixa; two brothers, Gary, of the U. S. Military in Vietnam, Dee of the home; three sisters, June, Susie and Frances, all of the home; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Anna Gunn, Ozark. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Bruner Cemetery with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy and the Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial was under direction of Adams of Ozark.

Stogsdill, Frank Harlon 6 May 1956 - 23 Apr 2003 CCH-N 7 May 2003

[Note: Son of ? & Barbara J. (Kohlhauff) Stogsdill; married Betty Bilyeu]

Frank Harlon Stogsdill, age 46, of Ozark, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2003 in St. John’s Regional Health Center. He was born May 6, 1956 in Springfield. A computer analyst, Frank had been employed by MCI since 1993. He loved spending time with his family, and was an avid fisherman. Survivors include his wife, Betty (Bilyeu) Stogsdill; two children, Nicholas Harlon Stogsdill and Jessica Jean Stogsdill; his mother, Barbara J. Tunnell, Springfield; a sister, Tammy Lynn Cox and husband Doug, Mount Vernon; his mother-in-law, Mary Bilyeu; brothers-in-law, Donnie Bilyeu and his wife, Laurie, and Jim Bilyeu, all of Ozark; sisters-in-law, Sherry Powers and her husband Eddie, Galena, and Rhonda Henson, Warsaw; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harry and Jeanette Kohlhauff. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Cremation will follow. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Springfield News-Leader, April 25, 2003.

Stoker, Silbey P. 9 May 1919 - 15 Mar 1971 CCR 18 Mar 1971 p4

[Note: Son of Roy & Versie Lee (Frost) Stoker; married Lorraine]

Funeral services for Silbey P. Stoker, 51 of Springfield, will be at 2 p.m. today in Lutie Chapel Church in Ozark County, with the Rev. Allen Ledbetter officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Clinkingbeard of Ava. Mr. Stoker died at 3:15 a.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, following a long illness. He was a veteran of World War II, and a barber in the McDaniel Building, Springfield. Surviving are his wife, Lorraine; a daughter, Sarah Marie, of the home, his mother, Mrs. Versie Hollingsworth, Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Freda Green, Ozark, and two brothers, Arnold Stoker and J. H. Stoker, both of Springfield.

Stogsdill, Viola (Pruitt) Sallee 26 May 1910 - 31 Mar 1990 OH 5 Apr 1990

[Note: Daughter of Rev. John T. & Sarah “Sallie” (Adams) Pruitt; married ? Sallee; married ? Stogsdill]

Viola Stogsdill, 79, died Saturday, March 31, 1990 in Hutchinson Hospital, Hutchinson, Kan., following a long illness. Living most of her life in the Chadwick area, she had lived in Hutchinson since 1972. Survivors include. two sons, Charles Sallee, Hutchinson, Kan., and Norman Sallee, Prague, Okla.; a daughter, Maxine Armburst, McPherson, Kan.; three sisters, Lillie Hursh, Ozark; Hattie Lee, Sparta, and Stella Burkart, Chadwick; 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 4, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in Hall Cemetery in Douglas County. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Stokes, Benjamin Franklin Nov 1871 - Nov 1963

[Note: married 13 Nov 1892 Mary Elizabeth Ghan; married 24 Aug 1904 Nancy Louise “Lou” Pearce]

B. F. Stokes, 92, a longtime resident of this community, died at his home here at 3 a.m. Thursday after a brief illness. A native of Springfield, Ill., Mr. Stokes was a retired farmer and a member of the Dunnegan Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife, Nancy; four sons, Uriel, Westminster, Colo., E. A., St. Louis, J. W., Little Rock, and Bernie, Wheatridge, Colo.; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Butler Chapel with the Revs. J. E. Jackson and Howard Farris officiating. Graveside services will be in Frazier Cemetery west of Nixa, at 1 p.m. Saturday.

Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date of November 14, 1963 in the margin.

Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.

Stokes, Emma Susan 1891 - 20 Sep 1982 OH 30 Sep 1982 p9

[Note: no SSDI record found]

Emma Susan Stokes, 91, Ozark, died Sept. 20 in Springfield MediCenter after a long illness. Formerly of Kansas City, she had lived in this area since 1979 and was a member of the Lutheran Church. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Ruth Johnson of Springfield. The body was cremated at Greenlawn Crematory under direction of Greenlawn Battlefield South. No services were planned.

Stokes, Fern Lucille (Sims) 14 Jan 1920 - 31 Jan 2009 SN-L 3 Feb 2009

[Note: Daughter of Claude & Delphy ( ) Sims; married 26 Mar 1949 George Stokes]

Fern Lucille Stokes departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior on January 31, 2009, at the age of 89. Lucille was born on January 14, 1920, southwest of Highlandville, Mo. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Delphy and Claude Sims; four brothers, Huey, James, Arlie and Bill; and two sisters, Clarice McWilliams and Bernita Deeds. She is survived by her loving husband, George Stokes; two sons, Wayne of Halfway, Mo., and Ron of Springfield, Mo.; one sister, Della Ann Smith and husband, Sanford of Bentonville, Ark.; two sisters-in-law, Patsy Sims and Inez Sims; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; five nephews; two nieces; and a host of loving friends. George and Lucille were married in Harrison, Ark., on March 26, 1949. Lucille worked for 20 years at King Furniture and later went to work for Dayco Industries, where she retired after 20 years of service in 1982. After retirement, she spent her time working around her home and in her beautiful flower gardens. She and George traveled with some of their close friends and were avid mall walkers. Lucille was a member of High Street Baptist Church for 50 years, before moving to Berean Baptist Church, where she has been a member for the past eight years. She will truly be missed by all who loved her and all who's life she has touched. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, on Wednesday, February 4, with services in the funeral home on February 5, at 10 a.m., with Fred Reamsnider officiating.

Stokes, George W. 17 Mar 1937 - Feb 1988 OH 11 Feb 1988

[Note: Son of William “Red” & Helen (Swearengin) Stokes; married Ardenia]

George W. Stokes, 50, of Springfield, died at 8:25 a.m. Feb. 3 at Cox North after a long illness. Services for Mr. Stokes were held Feb. 5 at the Ragan-Thieme Chapel, Springfield. Burial was in the Robberson Prairie Cemetery. Mr. Stokes was a retired baker from the Butternut Bread Company, and was a member of the Faith Assembly of God Church. He was a lifelong resident of Springfield. His survivors include his wife, Ardenia; one son, Charles Stokes, of Buffalo; four daughters, Beverly Stokes, of Buffalo, Carol Printy, of Nixa, Brenda Adams, of Springfield, and Georgia Stokes, of the home; his parents, William (Red) and Helen Stokes, Springfield; four brothers, Delbert L., Joe D., Samuel F. and Daniel F. Stokes; 10 sisters, Carol Cariscy, Pat Freeman, Elizabeth Freeman, Martha Asher, Diana Webster, Rebekah Roberds, Deborah Stokes, Pamela Sherran, Tenna Hire and Nanetta Stokes; his maternal grandmother, Maude Swearengin; and seven grandchildren.

Stokes, Henrietta ( ) Cave 17 Mar 1914 - 2 Dec 1982 OH 9 Dec 1982 p13

[Note: married ? Cave; married Jeff Stokes]

Services for Henrietta Stokes, 68, Lebanon, were held Dec. 4 at Barber-Edwards-Arthur Funeral Chapel in Marshfield with the Rev. Harley Lawson officiating. Burial was in Amity Cemetery. Mrs. Stokes died Dec. 2 at her home of natural causes. survivors include her husband, Jeff; three sons. John, Robert, and Paul Cave, all of Springfield and a daughter, Mrs. Jewell Rogers, Ozark; two sisters, and three grandchildren.

Stokes, James Winfred 19 Nov 1906 - 17 Apr 1998 CCH-N 29 Apr 1998

[Note: Son of Benjamin Franklin & Nancy Louise (Pearce) Stokes; married 6 Oct 1927 Zeda I. Carter 13 Jan 1907 - 25 May 1982; married 1982 Selma Gibson 28 Dec 1907 - 17 Dec 2000 who m/1 Gann]

James Winfred Stokes, age 91, of Ozark, died Friday, April 17, 1998, in Ozark Riverview Manor. He was born Nov. 19, 1906, in Boaz and was the son of Benjamin Franklin and Nancy Louise Stokes. Mr. Stokes was a carpenter before retirement and continued his craft with woodworking projects. Converted at an early age, he joined Mt. Sinai Church at Boaz,. He was most recently a member of First Baptist Church of Ozark. In 1982 he and Zelma Gann were married. His first wife, Zeda, preceded him in death as well as two brothers, Urel and E.A. Stokes. Survivors include: his wife, Zelma, presently of Riverview Residential Place; a son, James Stokes, St. Charles, a brother Bernie Stokes, Denver, Colo.; five step-children and their spouses, Emil and Barbara Gann, Dale and Nelda Gann, and Don and Marilyn Gann, all of Ozark. Leola and Charles Christman, Strafford, and Danny Gann, Colorado; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and step-grandchildren. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Sunday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery, Boaz.