Sutter, Louise (Struck) 26 Jun 1902 -14 Sep 1981 OH 17 Sep 1981 p11
[Note: Daughter of John & Anna ( ) Struck]
Services for Mrs. Louise Struck Sutter, 79, Rogersville were Wednesday in Greenlawn Funeral Home North Chapel with Elder H.R. Coats officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Sutter died Monday in St. John's Regional Health Center after a long illness. A native of King Fisher Indian Territory, Okla., she was a member of Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Survivors include two brothers, John and Ed. Struck, both of King Fisher, Okla.
Sutterfield, Birdie Dellon (Teague) Henry 17 Feb 1923 - 4 Mar 2008 AdamsFH & CCH-N 12 Mar 2008
[Note: Daughter of Odie and Una (Murray) Teague; married 15 Nov 1941 Earl Dean Henry ? - 1963; married 1966 Eugene Sutterfield]
Birdie Dellon (Teague) Henry Sutterfield departed this life to be with the Lord on March 4, 2008 at her home in Highlandville, Missouri, at the age of 85 years, 15 days. Birdie was born February 17, 1923 in Reeds Spring to Odie and Una (Murray) Teague. On November 15, 1941 she was united in marriage to Earl Dean Henry. After the death of Earl in 1963 she married her second husband, Eugene Sutterfield in 1966. She has been a lifelong resident of this area and helped run a family business and later worked at Fasco until her retirement. Birdie was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Earl, twin boys, Ronnie and Donnie, daughter-in-law, Linda (Nokes) Henry; and two brothers, Floyd and Jess Teague. She is survived by three daughters, Patricia Johnson, Earlene Davis, Sheila Butler and husband Jim; two sons, Dean Henry and wife Denise, and Daryl Henry and wife, Paula, all of Highlandville; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and a sister, Alice Blevins. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Friday, March 7, 2008 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial will follow in Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 pm Thursday in the funeral home. We Love You Mom and Granny
Suttlemyre, James Alexander 12 Mar 1877 - 19 Jun 1955 CCR 23 Jun 1955 p1
[Note: Son of David A. & Eliza Melinda (Burgin) Suttlemyre; married Addie Lee Williams]
James A. Suttlemyre, 79, passed away at the Christian Rest Home at Ozark on June 19, 1955. Mr. Suttlemyre was a native of Old Fort, N. C., and came to Billings in 1896. He had been a groceryman at Billings from 1896 to 1950 when he retired. His wife, the former Addie Lee Williams, passed away on October 15, 1952. He was a member of the Billings Methodist Church. Survivors include one brother, T. B. Suttlemyre of Sapulpa, Okla. other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, June 21 in the Billings Methodist Church Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Billings.
Suttles, Blanche (Hacking) 1 Jun 1910 - 8 Aug 1982 OH 12 Aug 1982 p10
[Note: Daughter of Guy Walter & Bessie May (Baker) Hacking; married Loyd F. Suttles 5 May 1901 - 22 Nov 1988]
Services for Blanche Suttles, 82, Billings, were held Aug. 11 in Crafton-Cantrell Chapel in Aurora with the Rev. Roy Wade officiating. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora. Mrs. Suttles died Aug. 8 in Aurora Community Hospital after a long illness. She was a member of Blades Chapel Church. Survivors include her husband, Loyd; a stepson, Charley, Rochester, Minn.; a brother, Robert Hacking, Aurora; two sisters, Alice Hacking, Republic and Olive Blades, Billings; four step-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren.
Sutton, Elizabeth Jane (Ulrich) 3 Oct 1848 - 13 Mar 1934 CCR 15 Mar 1934 p8
[Note: Daughter of Casper & Elizabeth (Knouf) Ulrich; married 1866 John G. Sutton ? - 1911]
Mrs. Elizabeth Sutton, aged 83 years, passed away Tuesday morning at her home in the east part of town. Funeral services were to be held today, Thursday, at Huntington, Ark., to which place the body was taken overland. The funeral services and burial will be under the direction of T.B. Chaffin. Three daughters survive. They are: Mrs. Fred O. Wade, Mrs. Wm. McVeigh, and Mrs. Ralph White. A more complete obituary is promised for next week.
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Sutton, Elizabeth Jane (Ulrich) 3 Oct 1848 - 13 Mar 1934 CCR 22 Mar 1934 p5
Elizabeth Ulrich Sutton was born Oct. 3, 1848, and departed this life March 13, 1934, at the age of 85 years, 5 months, 10 days. At that age of 18 years she was united in marriage to John G. Sutton, who preceded her in death more than 23 years ago. To this union nine children were born: C.D. and C.C. Sutton and Mrs. Mary Bell of Huntsville, Ark., Mrs. Maude Smith, Adona, Ark., Mrs. Carrie McVeigh, Mrs. Grace Wade and Mrs. Ethel White of Ozark, Mo., who are now living and John B. Sutton and Lovilla Sutton, who preceded their mother in death. Besides the children she is survived by 25 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren, also five brothers. Mother Sutton was a devout Christian, having made a confession of faith early in life, uniting with the Methodist church. Funeral services were conducted March 15 at Huntsville, Ark., at 1:30 p.m. by the same minister who made the funeral talk for Mr. Sutton 23 years ago. Burial was there under T.B. Chaffin. We have often heard the subject of this obituary referred to as Grandma Sutton, and although we never had the pleasure of making her acquaintance, yet others of our family had had many opportunities of knowing her. She was another type of the old school whose friendship was deep-seated and whose sociability and congenial disposition were rooted sincerely. A great lover of flowers, her home and her loved ones, which characteristics had that decided influence of sweetening her life with a personality with magnetic tendency.
Sutton, Sondra Jean 20 Mar 1964 - 22 Jul 2011 SN-L 23 Jul 2011 & AdamsFH
Sondra Jean Sutton, 47, Nixa. Arrangements: Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home.
Svoboda, Alexander Matthew 19 Jun 1948 - 28 Mar 2012 CCH-N 4 Apr 2012
[Note: Son of Alexander Matthew & Margaret (Breihof) Svoboda, Sr.; married 6 Mar 1969 Sue Kelley]
Alexander Matthew Svoboda, 63, of Republic, died March 28, 2012, in his home, with family at his side. He was born June 19, 1948 in Queens, New York, the son of Alexander Matthew Sr. and Margaret (Breihof) Svoboda. Svoboda married Sue Kelley on March 6, 1969. He served his country in the United States Air Force, Navy, and was a member of the American Legion Post 0639. He was a retired employee of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and a member of the Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Springfield. He was preceded in death by wife Sue, on Oct. 1, 1997; his parents; and a sister-in-law, Terry Kelley. Svoboda is survived by his two daughters, Kim Svoboda, Republic, and Shellie Svoboda, Springfield; two grandchildren, Lauren and Zoey; two sisters, Mary Forker, Bay Shore, Long Island, New York, and Barbara Lavin, Smithtown, Long Island, New York; two brothers-in-law and their wives, Tony and Vickey Kelley, Monett, and Mike and Marsha Kelley, Joplin; numerous nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends. Interment, with military honors, will be in the IOOF Cemetery, Monett, at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Ridgecrest Baptist Church (Children’s Ministries), 2210 W. Republic Road, Springfield, Missouri 65807. Online condolences and pictures may be shared at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com. Visitation will be at 6 p.m., with funeral service following at 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 3, 2012, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with Pastor Hosea Bilyeu officiating.
Swadley, Alice L. (Bealer) 22 Apr 1869 - 26 Mar 1945 CCR 29 Mar 1945 p8
[Note: Daughter of Chris & Margarett (Medaker) Bealer - spelling from mortuary record; married John F. Swadley 15 Mar 1887 - 23 Sep 1960]
Alice Biellier was born in Greene county, April 22, 1869, and passed away March 26, 1945, at the age of 75 years. She was converted at the age of 15 and had been a member of the Ponce de Leon Methodist church for over 30 years. Survivors are her husband, John, two sons, Dave and Johnnie; four daughters, Nora, Ola, Sarah and Hattie; one brother, William Biellier; two sisters, Nancy Carter and Elzada Jones; a niece and nephew, Opal and Clay Allen; 23 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services held Wednesday afternoon in the Highlandville Baptist church were conducted by Rev. Sollie Frazier, with burial in the Highlandville cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Swadley, Dora Ann (Dye) 1879 - 4 Apr 1961
[Note: Daughter of Benjamin Dye and his first wife]
Mrs. Dora Ann Swadley, 82, Clever, died Sunday night at the Christian Rest Home in Ozark. Mrs. Swadley was a member of the Mount Sinai Baptist Church. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Jessie Payne, Clever; one half-sister, Mrs. Ulla Ballard, Chetopa, Kan., and one niece. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Mount Sinai Baptist Church with the Rev. R. W. Forbis officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date of 4 April 1961, in the margin.
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Swadley, Dora Ann (Dye) Feb. 1879 - 4 Apr 1961 CCR 6 Apr 1961 p1
Services for Mrs. Dora Ann Swadley, 82, Clever, who died Sunday night at the Christian rest Home in Ozark were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Mt. Sinai Baptist Church with the Rev. R. W. Forbis officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever. Mrs. Swadley was a member of the Mount Sinai Baptist Church. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Jessie Payne of Clever; one half-sister, Mrs. Ulla Ballard of Chetopa, Kan. and one niece.
Swadley, Floyd T. 1 Jul 1913 - 27 Oct 2002 SN-L 29 Oct 2002
[Note: Son of John Edmond & Christa Corine (Kimmons) Swadley]
Floyd T. Swadley, 89, died Oct. 27 2002 in Cox South Hospital. The son of John E. and Christa Swadley, he was born in Christian County MO, July 1, 1913. He was a lifelong resident of the Christian County area, and was a farmer. He was a member of the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church of Boaz, MO. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Ruby Letsch-Roderique. He is survived by two sisters, Emily Maillonne of Springfield and Lydia Youngblood of Kansas City, MO; several nieces and nephews and many friends. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday November 30, 2002 in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, with burial in Frazier Cemetery, near Boaz. Visitation will be in the funeral home preceding the service from 9 to 10 a.m. Rev. Lynn Swadley, Jr. will officiate. Memorial contributions are suggested to Mt. Sinai Baptist Church at Boaz, MO. Springfield News-Leader, November 29, 2002.
Swadley, James Robert, Dr. 20 Nov 1874 - 6 Jun 1958 CCR 10 Jul 1958 p1
[Note: Son of Thomas A. & Emily J. (Pearce) Swadley; married 2 Aug 1894 Martha Seville “Villa” Johnson 23 Dec 1877 - 27 Jul 1958]
Funeral services for James Robert Swadley, 83, who died June 6 at Burge Hospital in Springfield, were held June 8 in the Clever Baptist Church with Rev. R. W. Forbis officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A retired veterinarian, Mr. Swadley lived most of his life in the Clever community, with the exception of 22 years at Jefferson City. He was a member of the Clever Baptist Church and a deacon since 1910. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Suvilla Swadley of the home at Clever; three sons, Rev. Lynn Swadley of Springfield, Rev. Geoffrey Swadley of Rock Port, Mo and Jack Swadley of Grandview, Mo; four daughters, Mrs. Harry Williams, Mrs. Robert Benson of Pasadena, Calif.; Mrs. Frank Bunch of St. Louis and Mrs. Milton Amos of Huntsville, Ala; 20 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren; two brothers, John Swadley of Springfield and William Swadley of Clever and one sister, Mrs. Leona Dahl of Clever.
Swadley, John Edmond 6 Aug 1890 - 6 Jan 1971 CCR 8 Jan 1971 p8
[Note: Son of Thomas A. & Emily J. (Pearce) Swadley; married Christa Corine Kimmons 17 Jul 1893 - 25 Feb 1975]
John Edmond Swadley, 80 of 3139 South Campbell, Springfield, was killed at 5:40 a.m. Wednesday, when he was struck by a van type vehicle near his home. Swadley was attempting to cross Campbell to a service station to obtain water for a frozen pump at his home. Driver of the southbound van which struck Swadley was Ronnie G. Francis, 31 of Springfield. Swadley was a retired farmer of the Boaz community in Christian County and moved to Springfield several years ago. Survivors include his wife, Christa, of the home; a son, Floyd Swadley of Clever; three daughters, Mrs. Emily Mallonee and Mrs. Ruby Letsch of Springfield and Mrs. Lydia Youngblood of Overland Park, Kan.; a sister, Mrs. Leona Dahl of Ironton; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday in the Harris Chapel at Nixa, with the Rev. Dr. David A. Cavin officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery west of Nixa.
Swadley, John F. 15 Mar 1887 - 23 Sep 1960 CCR 29 Sep 1960 p1
[Note: Son of Markus K. & Nancy (Brown) Swadley; married Alice L. Bealer 22 Apr 1869 - 26 Mar 1945]
Funeral services for John F. Swadley, 73, of Ozark, who died Friday in St. John’s Hospital following a heart attack, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Chaffin Chapel in Ozark. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. Mr. Swadley, a retired farmer and a lifelong resident of Christian County, was a member of the Ponde de Leon Methodist Church. He was a veteran of World War I. His only survivor is a brother, Ben H. Swadley of the state of Washington.
Swadley, John J. "Jay" 22 Dec 1920 – 13 Oct 1995 CCH-N 18 Oct 1995
[Note: Son of Jerry B. & Ollie V. (Metcalf) Swadley; married Betty]
John J. "Jay" Swadley, 74, Garrison, passed away at 2:25 a.m., Friday, Oct. 13, 1995, in Cox Medical Center South. John was born Dec. 22, 1920, in Bradleyville, Mo., the son of Jerry B. and Ollie V. Metcalf Swadley. He was married to Betty Louise Richardson on Oct. 20,1943, in Springfield. He was a WWII U.S. Army veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Roxie Adams and Ella Mae Ballard. Survivors include: His wife, Betty, of the home; one daughter, Judith Whitaker, and her husband, Fred, Garrison; one granddaughter, Sheila Whitaker; one grandson, Johnny Whitaker, all of Garrison; three sisters, Ruth Hart, Springfield, Dollie Sartin, Bradleyville, Dorothy Neuenschwander, Olathe, Ks.; one brother, Joe Swadley, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m., Monday, Oct. 16, 1995, in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Vernon Fuller officiating. Burial followed in the Union Grove Cemetery. Visitation was from 5 to 6 p.m., Sunday, in the funeral home.
Swadley, Justina “Tiny” (Little) 11 Nov 1896 - 10 Jan 1982 OH 14 Jan 1982 p5
[Note: Daughter of William & Docia (Maness) Little; married Rev. Lynn V. Swadley 21 Aug 1899 - 9 Dec 1976]
Services for Justina Swadley, 85, Clever, were held Jan. 12 in the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Wakefield officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under the direction of Meadors. Mrs. Swadley died Jan. 10 in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after a long illness. A longtime Clever community resident, she was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, The Rev. Paul, Springfield, the Rev. Lynn, Jr., Clever, and Bob, Walnut Grove; two daughters, Mrs. Doris Johnson, Lawrence, Kan. and Mrs. Lela Berry, Springfield; two brothers, Ray Little, Denair, Calif. and Arlie Little, Clever; three sisters, Mrs. Ora Riley, Republic and Mrs. Velma Meadors and Mrs. Alta Ghan, both of Clever, 11 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date January 10, 1982 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Swadley. Lynn V., Rev. 21 Aug 1899 - 9 Dec 1976 OH 16 Dec 1976 p2
[Note: Son of James Robert & Martha Suvilla "Villa" (Johnson) Swadley; married Jestina "Tiny" Little 11 Nov 1896 - 10 Jan 1982]
CLEVER - Services for the Rev. Lynn V. Swadley, 77 of Clever will be at 2 p.m. today in First Baptist Church here. The Rev. Howard Boyd will officiate and burial will be in Frazier Cemetery near Boaz. Mr. Swadley, a longtime Ozarks Baptist minister, died Thursday morning in Maranatha Manor, Springfield, after a long illness.
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Swadley, Lynn V., Rev. 20 Aug 1899 - Dec 1976
Services for longtime Ozarks Baptist minister, the Rev. Lynn V. Swadley, 77, of Clever, will be held Saturday. Mr. Swadley, a member of the First Baptist Church here, died Thursday morning in Maranatha Manor, Springfield, after a long illness. He had been a minister for more than 50 years and had pastured churches in southwest Missouri for more than 40 years. He was formerly a minister at Pythian Avenue Baptist Church in Springfield for more than 12 years. He and his wife, Justine, who survives, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, Mary. 4, 1967. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are three sons, Bob, of Walnut Grove, the Rev. Paul Swadley of Springfield, and the Rev. Lynn Swadley, Jr., of Strafford; two daughters, Mrs. Doris Johnson, Lawrence, Kan., and Mrs. Lela Berry, Springfield; a brother, Jack, of Stockton; four sisters, Mrs. Elsie Williams, Hartsburg, Mo., Mrs. Lucille Benson, of the state of California, and Mrs. Dixie Amos, Bellville, Ill., and Mrs. Ruth Bunch, Stockton; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the First Baptist Church here with the Rev. Howard Boyd officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery near Boaz under the direction of Meadors of Clever. The family will be at the funeral home tonight from 7-8:30.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lucille (Glidewell) Gardner was not dated.
Swadley, Martha Suville “Villa” (Johnson) 23 Dec 1877 - 27 Jul 1958 CCR 31 Jul 1958 p5
[Note: Daughter of William Kimbrough “Kim” & Nancy Jane (Matthews) Swadley; married James Robert Swadley 20 Nov 1874 - 6 Jun 1958]
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Suville Swadley, 80 of near Clever who died Sunday, July 27 in a Springfield hospital were held Tuesday afternoon in Clever Baptist Church with Rev. John Philliber officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Mrs. Swadley was a native of Christian County and the widow of James R. Swadley who preceded her in death on June 6, 1958. She was a member of the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Rev. Lynn Swadley of Springfield, Rev. Geoffrey Swadley of Rock Port, Mo and Jack Swadley of Grandview, Mo; four daughters, Mrs. Harry Williams of Jefferson City, Mo, Mrs. Robert Benson of Pasadena, Calif.; Mrs. Frank Bunch of St. Louis and Mrs. Milton Amos of Huntsville, Ala; 20 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Eugene Wampler of Springfield.
Swadley, Marcus 1893 - 13 Mar 1961 CCR 16 Mar 1961 p4
Funeral services for Marcus Swadley, 67, of Garrison, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 16, in the Union Grove Church with the Rev. Glesco Roberts officiating. Burial was under direction of Clinkingbeard of Ava. Mr. Swadley, a member of the General Baptist Church, died Monday at the Veterans Hospital in Fayetteville, Ark, after a long illness, He had been a patient in the hospital since January. Survivors include three sons, John of Garrison and Oren and Raymond, both of Bradleyville, a daughter, Mrs. Hazel McKnight of Wichita, five grandchildren, three brothers, Roy of Soldier, Kan., Jerry of Bradleyville and Guy of Steuben, Wis. and five sisters, Mrs. Samantha Metcalf, Brown Branch, Mrs. Lula Clark, Gay’s Mills, Wis, Mrs. Rosa Ben Worth, Annapolis, Mrs. Lilly Ballard of Fordland and Mrs. Unaba Altman of Wichita.
Swadley, Suzan Alice 28 Mar 1969 - 18 Jul 2007 SN-L 21 Jul 2007
[Note: Daughter of Sandy Roby; adopted by Rev. Paul & Betty Swadley]
Suzan Alice Swadley was born March 28, 1969, in Kansas City, Missouri, to a 15 year old girl named Sandy Roby. Through the Missouri Baptist Children's Home, on April 24 of that year, Rev. Paul and Betty Swadley adopted her, loved her as their own, and raised her as the baby sister of John, who was then eight years old and Mark, who was five. She became a Christian at a young age and her daddy baptized her into South Haven Baptist Church, where he was then pastor. She attended Horace Mann Elementary, Cherokee Middle School and graduated from Kickapoo High School, where she was well known because of her work in high school musicals - "The King and I," "Anything Goes," and her senior year she starred as Golda in "Fiddler on the Roof." She was very close to Mrs. Connie Bilyeu, her vocal music teacher, and that bond with the Bilyeu family continued throughout her adult life. Suzan received a certificate from International Travel Academy, and worked for a time as a flight attendant for American Airlines. She spent her last years working for National-Alamo Car Rental Agency at Kansas City International Airport. She loved horses, especially a Kansas City race horse named Perfect Drift. She spent her last day on earth, July 18, in the new condo she had just purchased two months ago with her beloved Shar-pei dog, Bouvier. She will be sorely missed by her parents, Rev. Paul and Betty Swadley; her brothers and their families: Dr. John and Sheri Swadley, Kristen and Andrew of Joplin, Missouri, and Rev. Mark and Beth Swadley, Christina and Olivia of Paducah, Kentucky; a host of Swadley family aunts, uncles and cousins; and her best friend, Kristi Day Hutto of Nixa. Her short life was blemished by bouts of acute depression and emotional illnesses, so her family was not surprised when she took her own life, but she brought far more joy than sorrow to those who knew her and loved her the most. Her parents would like to express gratitude to all those who tried to help her and to those who ministered to them following her death. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Missouri Baptist Children's Home or South Haven Baptist Church. A memorial service will be held at South Haven Baptist Church on Monday at 2 p.m. with visitation prior to the service beginning at 1 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Greenlawn South.
Swadley, William Mark Sep 1879 - 5 Feb 1960 CCR 11 Feb 1960 p4
[Note: Son of Thomas A. & Emily J. (Pearce) Swadley; married Dora Ann Dye Feb 1879 - 4 Apr 1961]
Funeral services for William Mark Swadley, 80, who died Friday, Feb. 5, in a Springfield hospital, were held Sunday, Feb. 7, at 2:30 p.m. in the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church with the Rev. H. F. Bowman officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Mr. Swadley was a member of the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. He was a retired farmer and lifelong resident of the Clever community. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dora Swadley of the home in Clever; one brother, John E. Swadley of Route 13, Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Leona Dahl of Clever; several nieces and nephews.
Swafford, Jimm ? - ? CCH-N 24 Jan 2007
[Note: son of James & Dorothy ( ) Labus; married 1982 Alfie Schlomer]
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Swafford, Alfie (Schlomer) ? - ? CCH-N 24 Jan 2007
[Note: Daughter of Alfred & Edna ( ) Schlomer; married 1982 Jimm Swafford]
Jimm and Alfie Swafford will celebrate 25 years of marriage Jan. 23, 2007. They were united in 1982, in Sedalia, at Sacred Heart Church. They had the wedding of their dreams, which included a horse drawn carriage. Alfie is the daughter of Edna Schlomer and the late Alfred Schlomer of Sedalia. Jimm was the son of the late James and Dorothy Labus of Sedalia. Alfie is an art teacher for the Nixa school district and Jimm is a market manager for Steak and Ale. They have one daughter, Lily Swafford, who resides with them in Ozark.
Alfie, Thank you for sharing 25 years with me. I Love You, Always and Forecer, Jimm.
Swain, Jobe Belle 23 Aug 1869 - 21 May 1937 CCR 27 May 1947 p1
[Note: Son of John A. & Cassie (Harden) Swain; married 1890 Lilly A. LaRue 1871 - 15 May 1960]
Jobe B. Swain was born August 23, 1869, in Tennessee. At the age of five he came to Missouri with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Swain. At the age of 21 he was united in marriage to Lilly LaRue of Essex, MO. To this union eleven children, six sons and five daughters were born. Three of the sons preceded their father in death. Mr. Swain died Friday, May 21, at the age of 67 years, 8 months and 29 days. Those who survive are the widow, Mrs. Lilly Swain, five daughters, Mrs. Maud Helderman of Vincennes, IN, Mrs. Fannie Turner of Chadwick, Mrs. Zora Haynes of Cape Girardeau, Mrs. Eula Reed and Mrs. Celia Favors, both of Springfield; the three sons, Amos of Springfield, and John and Asa of Flint, MI. Also by two brothers, J.U. Swain of Seminole, OK, and R.B. of Springfield. He was converted at the age of 25 and united with the General Baptist church near Dexter, MO. He had been a resident of Christian county for the past eight years. He and his wife and son, John, united with the General Baptist church at Chadwick. He was a true Christian and a good neighbor. He will be sadly missed by all. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, May 23, at two o’clock in the Christian church at Chadwick by the Rev. Johnson of Forsyth, with burial in the Chadwick cemetery under the direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Swain, Minnie Margaret 1905 - 20 Aug 1923 CCR 7 Sep 1923 p1
[Note: unable to verify parents - no MO DC, no tombstone, but may be daughter of John Roberson & Jeannette (Myers) Swain; John’s son by his first marriage to Cassy Maria Hardin, Jobe B. Swain, lived in Chadwick and was buried in Chadwick cemetery]
Miss Minnie Margaret Swain was born at Arno, Douglas County in 1905 and was born the second birth into Christ’s kingdom in February 1923, at Chadwick, Mo. God claimed his own August 30, 1923. Minnie was loved by all who knew her and was a charter member of the new Baptist church at Chadwick and was to have been baptized the first Sunday in September by Eld. Eugene Johnson of Forsyth. Minnie leaves the father and mother, one sister and two brothers and a host of friends. Her death is our loss but her gain. John says, “Blessed are they that die in the Lord.” We pray that her suffering will cause her father and brothers to give their hearts to God and prepare to meet Him at the judgment day. Funeral services were conducted by Eld. J. M. Applegate at the Union church in Chadwick and her remains laid to rest in the Chadwick cemetery. - A Friend.
Swain, Rosie 11 Aug 1895 - 12 Dec 1987 OH 17 Dec 1987
Rosie Swain, 92, of Bruner, died Saturday in the home of her granddaughter in Bruner. A Scripture Service was held for Mrs. Swain Sunday at the Adams Funeral Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Father Ed Eftink officiating. Burial was to be held in Good Shepherd Cemetery, Huntington Beach, California. Mrs. Swain moved to Bruner last year from Laguna Hills, California, to live with her granddaughter and her husband. She was a member of the Catholic Church. Her survivors include her granddaughter, Kathleen Garnsey; her grandson-in-law, Lewis Garnsey; and two great-grandchildren, Tanya and Brent Garnsey.
Swanson, Jewell Dean (Baker) 18 Dec 1932 - 29 Jul 2007 CCH-N 15 Aug 2007
[Note: Daughter of Herbert & Helen (Foster) Baker; married 1949 Andrew J. Swanson]
Jewell Dean Swanson, 74, Rogersville, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on July 29, 2007 after a short illness. She was born December 18, 1932 in Rogersville, the daughter of Herbert Baker and Helen Foster. Jewell was a member of Harmony Baptist Church, Rogersville. She spent more than thirty years working at St. John's Hospital as a ward secretary. After retirement, she became active in community volunteer work, helping tirelessly at the Rogersville Senior Citizens Center. Family and friends fondly remember her warm smile and friendly nature. She enjoyed fishing and good conversation with a passion for life. Jewell is lovingly survived by her husband of 58 years, Andrew J. Swanson; a son, Ronald Swanson and wife Linda, Rogersville; a daughter-in-law, Sandy Swanson Cline, Ozark; seven grandchildren, Charles Davis, La Chrisha Sameshima, Steven Swanson Jr., Jennifer Riegal, Richie Cline, Jessica Burns, and Crystal Cline; thirteen great grandchildren; her mother, Helen Foster; two sisters, Wanda Burks and Delores McClish; one brother, Jim Baker; one step-brother, Dale Foster; two sisters in law, Elaine Swanson and Bonnie Mecum; many nieces and nephews; and a large number of other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, her son, Steven Swanson, one brother, Kenneth Baker, and one sister, Juanita Cooper. The immediate family had a graveside memorial at the Smith Cemetery near Rogersville to celebrate Jewell's life.©Ozarks Newsstand 2007
Swanson, Maria (Burns) 6 Dec 1899 - 15 Jun 1954 CCR 17 Jun 1954 p1
[Note: Daughter of Walter & Lucy (Siveon) Burns; married Charles O. Swanson]
Mrs. Marie Swanson, 54, died at 8 p.m. Tuesday in her home at 830 W. Scott in Springfield. She had live in Springfield the last year, having moved from Ozark. Surviving are her husband, C. O. Swanson of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Lucille Ditherow of the home, Mrs. Waldeen Morisset of Springfield, Miss Charlina Swanson of the home, a sister, Mrs. Verna Jones of Springfield, and two grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were under direction of Alma Lohmeyer-Jewel E. Windle of Springfield.
Swartz, Lynda (Walker) Lutgen 4 Dec 1944 - 20 Dec 2002 SN-L 31 Dec 2002
[Note: Daughter of Howard & Edna (Wolfe) Walker; married Robert Lutgen; married Larry B. Swartz]
Lynda Lutgen Swartz, age 58, of Nixa, passed away Monday, December 30, 2002 in Cox South hospital, Springfield. She was born December 4, 1944 in Berryville, Ark., the daughter of Howard and Edna (Wolfe) Walker. Mrs. Swartz was employed by Skaggs Community Hospital as a phlebotomist. She was a founding member of the Nixa Fire Department and was a state certified fire fighter. She was also a certified EMT. She was a member of Nixa Assembly of God Church. Survivors include her husband, Larry B. Swartz; four children, Natalie Minor and husband, Edward, Nixa, Shawn McGinnis, Hurley, Terrie Newell and husband Scott, Nixa, and Robert Lutgen and wife Christy, Strafford; four step-children, Eric Swartz, Leah Jackson, Adam Swartz, and Ryan Swartz; 21 grandchildren; four brothers and sisters, Don Walker, Springfield, Wayne Walker, Layton, Utah, Patty Knudson, Rockaway Beach, and Davanil Rehagen, Nixa. Her parents; her first husband, Robert Lutgen; and a sister-in-law, Georgia Wilson preceded her in death. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 1, in Nixa Assembly of God Church with Reverend Don Blansit officiating. Burial will follow in Glenn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Springfield News-Leader, December 31, 2002.
Swayne, John Carl 13 Feb 1897 - 20 Feb 1963 CCR 21 Feb 1963
[Note: Son of Ransom Blackman & Mary B. (Hartley) Swayne; married Mattie Duggins 7 Mar 1903 - 12 Nov 1995]
Chadwick--Carl Swayne, of Chadwick, died at 11:40 p.m. Wednesday at the Veterans Hospital in Fayetteville. He was a veteran of World War I and had taught school for 17 in Douglas, Ozark and Christian counties. He also served on the Chadwick Board Education. Survivors are his wife, Mattie; a son, Stanley, Ozark; a daughter, Huba, of the home; his mother, Mrs. Mary Swayne, Chadwick, a brother, Floyd, Carey, Kan.; a sister, Mrs. Hattie Parmon, Pampa, Tex.; and a grandchild. Harris of Ozark will announce arrangements.
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Swayne, John Carl 13 Feb 1897 - 20 Feb 1963 CCR 28 Feb 1963
Funeral services for Carl Swayne, 66, of Chadwick, were at 2 p.m. Sunday at Chadwick High School Auditorium with the Rev. Allen Ledbetter officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris. Mr. Swayne died Wednesday, Feb. 20, at the Veterans Hospital in Fayetteville.
Swayne, Mary B. (Hartley) 9 May 1875 - 20 Feb 1978 OH 2 Mar 1978 p12
[Note: married Ransom Swayne 11 Sep 1873 - 12 Feb 1954]
OZARK - Services for Mary B. Swayne, 102, Pampa, Texas, were at 10 a.m. today in Harris Chapel with Rev. Allen Ledbetter officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Swayne, an Arno native, lived many years in Chadwick before moving to Pampa. She died Monday in Highland Hospital in Pampa. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Hattie Harmon, Pampa, Texas; a sister, Mrs. Ida Phillips, Leach, Ohio; 8 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; two great, great grandchildren and several step great great grandchildren.
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Swayne, Mary B. 9 May 1875 - 20 Feb 1978 OH 9 Mar 1978 p11
We wish to express our thanks to all our friends, neighbors and relatives for prayers, calls, cards, food and flowers for our mother and grandmother, Special thanks to Mary and Dean Harris. Mr. & Mrs. Mark Harmon & family Mattie Swayne & Family Emma Swayne & Family
Swayne, Mattie (Duggins) 7 Mar 1903 – 12 Nov 1996 CCH-N 15 Nov 1995
[Note: Daughter of O. V. “Paton” & Lucy (Megee ) Duggins; married Sep 1925 John Carl Swayne 13 Feb 1897 - 20 Feb 1963]
Mattie Swayne, 92, of Ozark, died at 10:46 a.m:, Sunday, Nov. 12, 1996, in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born March 7, 1903, in Ocie, Mo., and was the daughter of Paton and Lucy Duggins. She taught school in this area for thirteen years. In September of 1925, she married Carl Swayne. They lived on a farm at Chadwick until his death in 1963. Mrs. Swayne then moved to Ozark and worked as a cook at Fisher's Steak House for fifteen years. She was a charter member of First General Baptist Church, and a member of Order of the Eastern Star, Ozark Chapter #98. Survivors include: Two children, a son, Stanley Swayne and his wife, Evonda, Rogersville, and a daughter, Huba Swayne, Ozark; three grandchildren, Tony Swayne and his wife Mollie; Ozark, Shelly Swayne, Springfield, and Stephanie Williams, Ava; two great-grandchildren, Megan and Kendall Swayne, Ozark; and two sisters, Emma Swain, Flint, Michigan, and Clema Tannehill, Topeka, Kansas. Funeral services were Wednesday in Ozark General Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jerry Applegate officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Swayne, Ransom Blackman 11 Sep 1873 - 12 Feb 1954 CCR 18 Feb 1954 p4
[Note: Son of John A. & Cassie (Harding) Swayne; married Mary B. Hartley 9 May 1875 - 20 Feb 1978]
Funeral services for Ransom B. Swayne, 79, who died Friday, February 12, at his home of Chadwick, were held Sunday at Chadwick Union Church, with Rev. Allen Ledbetter officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A native of Nashville, Tenn., Mr. Swayne came too Missouri in early life and settled in Douglas County. He came to Chadwick in 1920 and engaged in the mercantile business and farming until his retirement. He was converted at an early age at the Shiloh Baptist Church in Douglas County and was a past member of the Oddfellows and Modern Woodmen lodges. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. May Swayne of the home; two sons, J. C. Swayne of Chadwick and Floyd Swayne of Caney, Kan.; a daughter, Mrs. Hattie Holt of Pampa, Texas; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Swayne, Rhonda Carlene 7 Sep 1960 - 8 Sep 1960 CCR 15 Sep 1960 p8
[Note: Daughter of Stanley C. & Helen L. (Johnson) Swayne]
Graveside services for Rhonda Carlene Swayne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley C. Swayne of Ozark who died at 7:10 a.m.. Thursday, Sept 8 at Burge Protestant Hospital in Springfield, 16 hours after birth, were held at 3 p.m. Sunday in Roberts Cemetery, with the Rev. Harold Mayes officiating. Burial was under direction of Harris of Clever. Besides the parents, the baby is survived by the paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Swayne, Chadwick; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Byrl Johnson, Ozark; the paternal great grandmother, Mrs. Mary B. Swayne, Chadwick; the maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Minnie Johnson, Ozark and the maternal great grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. E. B. McCoy, 2215 Benton, Springfield.
Swearengin, Alma L. 9 Nov 1903 - 25 Aug 1982 OH 2 Sep 1982 p3
[Note: Son of Ulysses G. & Ketura (Stillins) Swearengin; married Tressie E. Nelson 21 Mar 1906 - 28 Apr 1989]
Services for Alma L. Swearengin, 78, Sparta, were held Aug. 28 in Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Revs. Carl Thompson and Jerry Hilton officiating. Burial was in Swearengin Cemetery east of Bruner. Mr. Swearengin died Aug. 25 in St. John’s Regional Health Center in Springfield after a short illness. He was a resident of Christian and Douglas counties most of her life. Survivors include his wife, Tressie; two sons, Eugene, Fort Worth, Texas and Carol, Sparta; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Juhnke, Albany, Ore., and Mrs. Ethel Stevens, Anderson, Calif.; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
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Swearengin, Alma L. 9 Nov 1903 - Aug 1982 OH 16 Sep 1982 pB8
Card of Thanks
We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for the many expressiosn of kindness shown us at the loss of our loved one. Flowers, food, phone calls, visits, prayers, cards. A special thanks to Rev. Carl Thompson. Rev. Jerry Hilton, singers, pall bearers. Harris Funeral Home. Family of Alma Swearengin. 35-1tc
Swearengin, Amanda (Jackson) Buster 19 Aug 1874 - 1 Nov 1937 CCR 2 Dec 1937 p7
[Note: Daughter of William & Mary (Cunningham) Jackson; married 23 May 1892 William Buster ? - 26 Apr 1898; married 18 Mar 1899 James Ellison Swearengin 8 Jun 1845 - 1 Aug 1924]
Amanda Swearengin was born Aug. 19, 1874, and departed this life Nov. 19, 1937, aged 63 years and three months. She was first married to William Buster on May 23, 1892. To this union three children were born, two sons and one daughter, the sons dying in infancy. The daughter is Mrs. Minnie Watts. This husband died on April 28, 1898. She then was united in marriage to James E. Swearengin on March 18, 1899. To this union seven children were born, one dying in infancy. Those surviving are Almus, Lloyd and Albert Swearengin, all of Elkhead, Lester of Sparta, Louise Watkins and Lorain Johnson, both of Elkhead. She also leaves 30 grandchildren, three brothers, and two sisters. She was converted about 19 years ago. Funeral services were held on Sunday, Nov. 21, at 11 a.m. by Rev. Hambry at Elkhead, with burial in the Union Chapel cemetery under the direction of the Sparta Undertaking Co., Chaffin & Rathbun.
Swearengin, Bertha Orlena (Brazeale) 6 Aug 1886 - 19 Jun 1972 CCR 22 Jun 1971 p4
[Note: Daughter of William Lafayette & Anna Eliza (Burkhart) Brazeale; married James E. “Bud” Swearengin 2 Mar 1884 - 28 Mar 1980]
Mrs. Bertha O. Swearengin, 85, of Elkhead, died at 8 a.m. Monday in his home. She was a lifelong resident of Elkhead and a member of the church of God Holiness. Survivors include her husband, James E. “Bud” Swearengin; one daughter, Mrs. Golda Swearengin of Elkhead; two sisters, Miss Berda Brazeale of Elkhead and Mrs. Clara Swearengin of Sparta; three grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and eight great, great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today at the Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Frank T. Hart officiating. Burial will be in the Sparta Cemetery.
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Swearengin, Bertha Orlena (Brazeale) 6 Aug 1886 - 19 Jun 1972 OH 13 Jul 1972 p8
Bertha Orlena Swearengin was born Aug. 6, 1886, and died Jun 19, 1972 at the age of 85 years, 10 months and 13 days. She is survived by her husband, James E. “Bud” Swearengin; one daughter, Mrs. Golda Swearengin; three granddaughters, eight great grandchildren; two sisters, Miss Berda Brazeale of Elkhead and Mrs. Clara Swearengin . Burial was in Sparta Cemetery June 22, 1972
Swearengin, Beulah (Bird) 2 May 1898 - 28 Mar 1977 OH 31 Mar 1977 p4
[Note: Daughter of Robert L. & Mary Ida (Robberson) Bird; twin of Lula A. (Bird) Stone; married 30 Sep 1931 Ira Swearengin]
FORDLAND - Services for Mrs. Beulah Swearengin, 77, Fordland were at 2 p.m. Thursday in First Baptist Church here. The Revs. J. L. Rogers and Roy Cantrell will officiate and burial was in Fordland Cemetery. Mrs. Swearengin died at 9:45 p.m. Monday in her home after a one-year illness. She was a member of First Baptist Church here and was affiliated with the Royal Neighbors of America. Surviving are her husband, Ira; a son, John Robert “Bob” of Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Sue Frantz, Fordland and Mrs. Bonnie Bollman, Ft. Wayne, Ind.; a brother, Charles Bird, Fayetteville, Ark.; a sister, Mrs. Lula Stone, Rogersville; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services were under direction of Marsh Funeral Home here.
Swearengin, Beverley Sue 10 Apr 1963 - 13 Nov 1998 CCH-N 6 Jan 1999
[Note: Daughter of Floyd & Berneice Irene (Lucas) Swearengin]
Beverley Sue Swearengin, age 35, of Fordland, died Friday, November 13, in her home. She was born April 10, 1963 and was the daughter of Floyd and Berneice (Lucas) Swearengin. Her mother preceded her in death in 1991, and her father in 1997. An infant sister also preceded her in death. Beverley lived in the Dogwood community and Mansfield before moving to Fordland. She was a member of Wagner Church. Survivors include: her stepmother, Roxie Swearengin, Mansfield; five sisters, Judith Todd and her husband Morris, Bruner, Lucille Smith and her husband Hearvy, Fordland, Linda Boatman, and Peggy Greene and her husband, Henry, all of Seymour, and Eva Winslow and her husband Wesley, Sparta; five stepbrothers and their wives, Fred and Wilda Cook, St. Petersburg, Florida, Earl and Betty Cook, Niangua, Earnie and Helen Cook, Kenneth and Bonnie Cook, and Danny and Bonnie Cook, all of Mansfield; four stepsisters Dorothy Cole and her husband Terry, Springfield, Francis Pogue, and Kathleen Threw and her husband, David, all of Seymour, and Hazel Hughitt and her husband Dan, Tolar, Texas; a foster sister, Linda Culbertson, Sparta, nine nieces and nephews, seven great nieces; several stepnieces and nephews; and a multitude of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Monday, November 16, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Gary Jennings and Rev. David Smith officiating. Burial was in Union Chapel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Hospice.
Swearengin, Bill Phil 25 Mar 1913 - 30 Sep 1972 CCR 5 Oct 1972 p1
[Note: Son of John Tone & Attie Grace (Bowers) Swearengin ; married Nina Burks]
Phil Swearengin, 59, of Springfield, died at 9:05 p.m. Saturday at Cox Medical Center after an illness of several months. A former resident of the Dogwood and Bruner communities, Mr. Swearengin had lived in Springfield for 30 years where he was an employee of the Hawkins Milling Company. Survivors are his wife, Nina; five daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Carter, Buffalo, Miss Louann Swearengin of the home, Mrs. Wanda Simmons, Rogersville, Mrs. Pat Stockdale, Springfield and Mrs. Eunice Peckinpaugh, Fort Benning, Ga.; a brother, Merlin Swearengin, Dogwood; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Williams, Springfield, Mrs. Blanche Haynes and Mrs. Wilma Haynes, both of Ava and Mrs. Lou McHaffie, Bruner; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. James Applegate officiating. Burial was in the Temple Hill Cemetery.
Swearengin, Carol Louise (Dipley) 19 Dec 1942 - 19 Jan 2002 CCH-N 30 Jan 2002
[Note: Daughter of Ralph Herman & Blanche Elaine (Patrick) Dipley; married 18 Sep 1960 J. R. Swearengin]
Carol Louise Swearengin, age 59, of Rogersville, died Jan 19, 2002. She was born Dec. 19, 1942, the daughter of Ralph and Elaine (Patrick) Dipley. On Sept. 18, 1960, she and J.R. Swearengin were married. She attended Plainview Church of Christ. Survivors include: Three children, Cheryl Ann Wilson and her husband Craig, of Fordland, Brian Lee Swearengin and his wife Stephanie, of Rogersville, and Rebecca Jean Savage and her husband Brett, of Rogersville, 12 grandchildren, Callie, Colt, Cayla, Cassie, Colby, Curt and Claire Wilson, Katrina and Casey Swearengin, and Jonathan, Keisha and Karissa Savage; her parents, Ralph and Elaine Dipley, of Springfield; a brother Dennis Lee Dipley and his wife Martha, and their daughter, Ashley Dipley, all of Springfield. Funeral services were Jan. 23 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Joe Mooney and Bob Brickner officiating. Burial followed in Springhill Cemetery.
Swearengin, Carrol Dean 18 Nov 1939 - 13 Feb 2006 SN-L 15 Feb 2006
[Note: Son of Alma & Tressie E. (Nelson) Swearengin; married 20 May 1963 Charlene Larson]
Carrol Dean Swearengin, age 66, of Sparta, passed away Monday, February 13, 2006. He was born November 8, 1939, in Ava, the son of Alma and Tressie (Nelson) Swearengin. On May 20, 1963, he and Charlene Larson were united in marriage. Mr. Swearengin retired from Consumers Warehouse. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Ava. He was loved and will be missed by all of his family. Survivors include a son, Harold Swearengin and daughter-in-law, Tina, Sparta; a daughter, Patricia Carr and son-in-law, Glenn, Nixa; four grandchildren, Aaron Dean Carr, Danny Russell Carr, Austin Swearengin and Erica Hannifan; a brother, Gene Swearengin, Ft. Worth, Texas; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. His wife, Charlene, passed away in 1994. He was also preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Helen Swearengin. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, February 17, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in Swearengin Cemetery, Douglas County. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, in the funeral home.
Swearengin, Charlene Rita (Larson) 21 Oct 1943 - 2 Nov 1994 OH 9 Nov 1994
[Note: Daughter of Luverne & Helen (Schweppe) Larson; married 20 May 1963 Carrol D. Swearengin]
Charlene Rita Swearengin, 51, Sparta, died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 1994 in her home. She was born Oct. 21, 1943 in Albert Lea, Minn., the daughter of Luverne and Helen Schweppe Larson. On May 20, 1963, she was united in marriage to Carrol D. Swearengin. She was a member of the Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her mother and two brothers, Donald and Charles Larson. Survivors include her husband, Carrol, a son, Harold Swearengin, Elkhead; a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Glenn Carr, Springfield; a grandson, Aaron Carr; her father, Luverne Larson, Sparta; three brothers, Leo Larson, Jeffrey City, Wyo., Gail Larson, Versailles, and Anthony Larson, Ozark; three sisters, Linda Wallace, Forsyth, Nancy Gardner and Donna Hanks, both of Ozark; nieces and nephews. Services were held Saturday, Nov. 5, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in Swearengin Cemetery, Douglas County. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Swearingin, Charles L. 1943 - March 1988 OH 10 Mar 1988
[Note: Son of Everett & ? (?) Swearengin; married Joyce]
Charles L. Swearingin, 44, of Springfield, died at 9:05 a.m. at Cox Medical Center North after a long illness. Services for Mr. Swearingin were held Tuesday in the Ayre-Goodwin Funeral Home with the Rev. Norma Loomis officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery. Mr. Swearingin was a retired roofer for Queen City Roofing, and was a member of Union Local No. 62. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; two children, Randy E. and Cathy Swearingin, both of Springfield; his father, Everett, Springfield; three brothers, Jack, Bob and Buddy, all of Springfield; two sisters, Goldie Holley, Ozark, and Shirley Holley, Springfield; and two grandchildren.
Swearengin, Charley Morgan 12 Feb 1880 - 16 May 1950 CCR 1 Jun 1950
[Note: Son of James & Mary (Sweet) Swearengin; married 16 Nov 1902 Clara M. Brazeal 17 Aug 1883 - 17 May 1979; tombstone gives 13 Feb 1883 - 16 May 1950 dates]
Funeral services for Charley Swearengin, 70, of Bruner were conducted Thursday, May 18, in Union Chapel Church with the Rev. Tom Weter officiating. Mr. Swearengin died May 16. Burial was in Union Chapel Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home. Mr. Swearengin was born February 12, 1880. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Clara Swearengin, three children, Ray of Kansas City, Kansas, Roy of Walcott, Kansas, and Hazel of the home; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, four sisters, Mrs. S.K. Atkins of Fordland, Mrs. John Bookout of Pawhuska, Oklahoma, Mrs. J.R. Bocks of Stockton, California, and Mrs. N.F. Green of Galloway; one brother, G.W. Swearengin of Fordland; three half brothers, Almus Swearengin of Elkhead, Layad Swearengin of Ozark, and Lester Swearengin of Sparta; and two half sisters, Louis Watkins of Elkhead and Lorane Johnson of Ozark.
Swearengin, Clara Lee (Ferrell) 12 Mar 1896 - 11 Feb 1969 CCR 13 Feb 1969 p1
[Note: Daughter of John L. & Elmeda M. (Pickle) Ferrell; married L. R. Swearengin 11 Jun 1892 - 2 Jul 1970]
Mrs. Clara Lee Swearengin, 72, a longtime resident of the Ongo community in northwest Douglas County, died at 6 a.m. Tuesday in Burge-Protestant Hospital, Springfield after a 5-day illness. Mrs. Swearengin had been postmistress of the Ongo community for 24 years. With her husband, L. R. Swearengin, she had owned and operated Honey Branch Cave and Museum at Ongo. In previous years, she had been a resident of Springfield for a short time and was a member of the First Baptist Church there. Surviving beside her husband are three daughters, Mrs. Eunice Henry, Phoenix, Ariz, Mrs. Dorothy Hicks, Wichita, Kan. and Mrs. Juanita Brown, Springfield, and a sister, Mrs. Jamie St. John, Bruner. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in Clinkingbeard Chapel in Ava. Graveside services will be conducted by the Order of Eastern Star in Sparta Cemetery,
Swearengin, Clara M. (Brazeal) 17 Aug 1883 - 17 May 1979 OH 24 May 1979 p8
[Note: Daughter of William L. & Annie Eliza (Burkhart) Brazeal; married 16 Nov 1902 Charlie M. Swearengin 13 Feb 1880 - 16 May 1950]
Services for Mrs. Clara M. Swearengin, 95, Sparta, were held Saturday in Harris Chapel in Ozark. Burial was in Union Chapel Cemetery northeast of Elkhead. Mrs. Swearengin died last Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hazel Dwyer of Sparta after a short illness. Mrs. Swearengin was a lifelong Christian County resident and a member of the Elkhead community before moving to Sparta in 1950. She was a member of the Baptist church. Survivors include two sons, Raymond H., and Roy E., both of Kansas City, Kan.; one sister, Verdie Brazeale, Elkhead; nine grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren.