Sarah and John Coats were the parents of 7 children all born in Texas Co. MO. They were Nancy Jane, James Madison, Sarah Lewiza, Mary Elizabeth, Richard Stricklin, Vinette and Iva Candes.
Nancy Jane (Fielden) Rycroft Simpson
James Rycroft
Nancy Jane Rycroft Simpson, daughter of Sarah and John Fieldin, was born on March 24, 1876 ( s/b 1867), in Texas County, Missouri. She departed this life on May 30, 1955, at the Pamperien Rest Home in Mountain Grove Missouri. Making her age at the time of her death 88 years 2months and 6 days. She was united in marriage to John Rycroft April 04 (s/b 26), 1885, and to this union was born four children. She and her husband moved to Oklahoma a short time after their marriage. She was Preceded in death by her husband and three children. In 1928 she moved back to Missouri and was married to Ralph Simpson. Mr Simpson died on Jan 19, 1954. Following his death She made her home in Moutain Grove, Missouri. She was a Providence Free Will Baptist Church. She was servived by one son Olen Rycroft of Moore Oklahoma, and one sister Mrs. Iva Woods of Cabool, Missouri, nine grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and 8 Great Great Grandchildren. Services were held at 10:00 AM Wednesday at the Providence Church. Rev. Patton Smyers Officiated. Burial was in Jarrett Cem
24 March 1867 - 30 May 1955
Daughter of John & Sarah (Coats) Fielden
Burial - Jarrett Cemetery, Texas Co MO
April 1860 - 07 Decembe 1926
1st husband of Nancy Fielden
Burial - McGee Cemetery, Garvin OK
Ralph Simpson
03 July 1879 - 19 January 1954
2nd Husband of Nancy Coats Rycroft
Burial - Jarrett Cemetery, Texas Co MO
On January 19, (1954) Ralph J. Simpson passed quietly away to rest, awaiting the coming of his King. He was born in England on July 3, 1879, coming to the United States when a small child. He is survived by his aged widow, Nancy, of the home, a step-son and a number of nieces and nephews who do not reside in this state. Ralph was the last surviving member of his fathers family, his youngest sister, Mrs. Agnes Eiche of Rock Island, Illinois, having preceded him on Dec. 27, 1953. In earlier years, he was an active member of the Hamilton Creek Baptist church, serving as Sunday school superintendent or Bible class teacher at times. Later he united with the Free Will Baptist church, and was always helping in the building of Providence church, being one of its trustees at the time of his death. Always he was a helpful neighbor and in his last illness did not complain. Funeral services were held in Providence church with Rev. Smyer and Rev. Ernest Deatherage conducting them. Interment was in the Jarrett cemetery.
James Rycroft
Born 15 April 1861 TN
Died 07 December 1926 OK
Married to Nancy Jane Fielden
26 April 1885
Father of Dorsey, Moley, Mary & Ebbie
Son of Thomas Rycroft & Mary Simmons
James Madison Fielden
James Madison Fielden, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Fielden, was born in Texas County, Mo., June 24, 1870 and departed this life Feb. 9, 1943, at Clara, Mo. Making his age at the time of death 72 years 7 months and 15 days.
He joined the Freewill Baptist church, of Oak Grove, some eleven years ago. Remaining a member until death. He was married to Mary Brown in 1894 and to this union four children were born. One girl and three boys. Mrs. Florence Mabe, Clara, Mo., William Floyd, Lajaunta, Colo., Everett address unknown, Charley having preceded him in death. He is also survived by three sisters, and 10 grandchildren, nine great grand children and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at Oak Grove Thursday, Feb. 11, conducted by the Rev. Geo. Scott of Mt. Grove, Mo., and interment made in the Jarrett cemetery under the direction of the Elliott Funeral Home.
Houston Herald Newspaper
24 June 1870 - 09 February 1943
Son of John & Sarah (Coats) Fielden
Amos L. Fielden died here Sunday night in the Mennonite Sanitorium after an illness of about four years. He was 51 years old.
A native of Cabool MO., Mr. Fielden had lived here for about six years. He is survived by a wife, his son Auston Fielden and four daughters; Mrs. Myrtle Nye, Snowmass Colo.; Mrs. Nellie Morley, Lorene and Juanita Fielden all of LaJunta, and by a brother William F. Fielden also of LaJunta. His father, a resident of Cabool, and four grandchildren also survive.Funeral services conducted by Rev. Steadman of the Baptist Church will be held in the Green Mortuary Chapel Tuesday afternoon at 2:30.
Casket bearers were J.K. Johnson, Neal Johnston, Guy Cox, L.M. Gentry, A.E. Campbell and Walter Morgan. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery.
Musical Selections: "Jesus Savior Pilot Me" "Abide With Me" "Shadows" . Singer were Mrs. A.J. Worzel, Mrs. G.W. White. Mrs. D.A. Norton at the Organ.
Amos Lloyd Fielden Son of James Madison Fielden.
Funeral services for Amos Fielden who died here Sunday night were held today at 2:30 from the Green Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Steadman officiating.
Florence Lorene (Fielden) Wilson
Charles William Wilson
Daughter of Amos Fielden
Lorene Wilson, 67, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 1995. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. today in First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lloyd Stice, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Hansford Cemetery at Spearman by Brown Funeral Home of Borger.
Mrs. Wilson was born in Cabool, Mo., and had lived in Fritch for 20 years. She was a homemaker and a longtime employee at Carolyn's Family Restaurant. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Wilson, in 1979.
Survivors include two sons, Bill Wilson of Fritch and Ron Wilson of Lewisville: two sister, Mert Nye of El Jebel, Colo., and Junaita Dixon of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and five grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Hospice of the Panhandle, 300 S. McGee, Borger, Texas 79007.
Charles Fielden
Son of James Madison Fielden
Charles Fielden, auto mechanic, employed by B. L. Gaddis, met sudden death about 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon when a car in which he was riding overturned on a side road just north of the Johnstone park near the railroad crossing. The car, a Dodge coupe, was driven by Frank Shipley, 106 South Cheyenne avenue. Frank Labadie of 516 South Wyandotte avenue, was also a passenger in the car. Labadie and Shipley escaped injury.
According to Mr. Ladabie, they were going to look at some timber northwest of town which he had purchased. Fielden was accompanying them on the trip for the ride. Mr. Labadie was riding between the other two occupants of the car. He said that the car skidded on the slippery road and that as it started to turn over Fielden opened the door and apparently attempted to jump from the machine. It is believed that his head caught in the door and the weight of the car crushed it as it fell on the side, Fielden's head was mashed like a broken egg shell and death was instantaneous. It was reported that shortly after the tragedy, Shipley who was stunned by the death of his friend, threatened to take his life. The trio had also planned to do some hunting while in the woods northwest of town and took dogs and guns along with them. Fielden was 31 years old and is survived by his widow and four children. He lived at 120 South Seminole avenue. The body is at the Neekamp Funeral Home pending burial.
Bartlesville Daily Enterprise newspaper Saturday December 14, 1929
Sarah Fielden was born October 28, 1872 in Texas county, Mo., and passed away at her home July 21, 1936, age 63 years, 8 months. She was ill for only a few days. She was married to Will Ross and one daughter, Alma Altis, was born to this union. Her husband and daughter both preceeded her in death. Later she married Jim Farris. She was converted at the age of 14 and united with the Union Baptist church. She leaves to mourn her passing two grandsons, Vern and Roscoe Altis, a great grandson, also her husband, three sisters, (Iva Candes Fielden Wood, Nancy "Nan" Jane Fielden Rycroft Simpson, and Vinettie "Nettie" Fielden Graham Simpson) and one brother, (James Madison Fielden) and other relatives and friends. Services were held at Oak Grove school house at 10 a.m., by Rev. Geo. Scott of Mountain Grove. Burial in Jarrett cemetery by the Elliott Funeral home.
Cabool Enterprise January 21, 1937:
The subject of this sketch was born near Oak Grove, in Texas county, Mo.,
October 28, 1872, the daughter of John and Sarah Coats Fielden, and died July 21, 1936, making her age at time of death 63 years, 8 months and 26 days.
Her first marriage was to William H. Ross, Dec. 2, 1894 and to this union was born one daughter, Alma M. Altis. Mr. Ross passed away July 12, 1916, and the daughter passed away June 3, 1917.
On February 27, 1919, she was united in marriage to J. M. Farris, and resided awhile on Rocky Branch, northwest of Simmons, then they moved to her old home on Hamilton Creek, near Oak Grove, where she passed away on the above date.
Sarah spent her entire life in Texas county, where she had many relatives and friends, also had many relatives and friends in other states.
She was converted and united with the old Union Baptist church when 14 years of age, but moved her membership to Rocky Branch Baptist church when she resided there, and remained a member of that church until death.
She leaves to mourn her going an aged husband, 71 years old, one brother, James Fielden, three sisters, Mrs. Nancy Simpson, Mrs. Nettie Simpson, Mrs. Iva Wood, two grandsons, one great-grandson, all of Cabool, Mo., and many relatives and friends elsewhere. Funeral service was conducted by Rev. George Scott, at Oak Grove and burial in the Hamilton Creek cemetery beside her first husband under directions of the Elliott Funeral Home. Thus another good wife, mother, grandmother and loving sister has gone to reap the reward of her labors and is at rest. To the bereaved we would say, "Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God. Believe also in me." A friend, T. B. Farris
Sarah Lewiza (Fielden) Ross
28 October 1872 - 21 July 1936
Daughter of John & Sarah (Coats) Fielden
William H Ross
Husband of Sarah Coats
Father of Alma Ross Altis
Born - 24 October 1871
Died - 12 July 1916
Burial - Jarrett Cemetery
Will Ross, for many years a well known citizen of upper Hamilton Creek, but recently of Caylortown, was taken suddenly Tuesday with a stroke of paralysis. During the night Dr. Coats and Edens were called to see him but could give no relief and Wednesday morning he died.
Alma Mae (Ross) Altis
19 October 1896 - 03 June 1917
Daughter of William & Sarah (Fielden) Ross
It is with a sorrowing heart and deepest sympathy for the heart stricken husband and children that we announce the death of Mrs. Alma Altis, who departed her life from this world June 3, 1917, being at the time of her death 20 years, 7 months and 15 days old. She was married to Dan H. Altis in Kansas City, April 10, 1911, but came to Cabool and made their home after a two weeks visit in Okla. To this union was born 3 children of which all are living (Lavern "Vern") age 5, Roscoe age 3 and Ralph age 1. She gave her life to God when she was seventeen years old and then united with the Hamilton Creek Missionary Baptist church and has been a true and noble child to her dear master. It is hard to understand why she should be called away from us so sudden yet we know God doeth every thing well. Her father preceeded her to that great beyond only a short time ago. She leaves a husband, three children, a mother and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Her remains were laid to rest in the Jarrett cemetery. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Taylor of Licking. Weep not dear husband for the father will come when you will meet her in that beautiful home on high.
By One Who Loved Her Received last week. The sudden death of Mrs. Dan Altis truly was a shock to their many friends
Daniel Henry Altis
10 July 1885 - 05 September 1970
Husband of Alma Mae Ross
Dan Henry Altis was born in Redwood, Roanoke County, Virginia, July 10, 1885, and died at Texas County Memorial Hospital, Houston, Missouri, September 5, 1970, having attained the age of 85 years, 1 month and 25 days.
He was the fifth of 11 children born to Samuel and Harriett Altis and moved with his family to a homestead north of Cabool, Missouri, when four months old. Dan was married to Alma Ross April 10, 1911. She died six years later, June 3, 1917. He married Mabel Ninetta Gitt June 12, 1919. She also preceded him in death February 23, 1969.
He was well known in the Cabool area where he was a farmer. For many years he also operated the Midway Store on Hamilton Creek north of Cabool. He was active in county politics and served many years on the Morris Township board.
Dan professed a saving faith in Jesus Christ as a young man and joined the Hamilton Creek Church. November 2, 1930, he became a charter member of the Providence Free Will Baptist Church, was ordained to the deacon board and served his church faithfully in the capacity until his death.
Two sons preceded him in death in childhood, leaving three sons" Vern and Roscoe of Cabool, and Clifford of Independence, Missouri; and one daughter, Doris Altis of Independence, Missouri, to survive him. Also surviving are six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, two sisters, May Crossland and Ada Schoers, both of Cabool, three brothers, Willard and Paul of Cabool and Ezra of Columbia, Mo., and many firends.
Services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Providence Free Will Baptist Church, with Rev. Ezra Butts, Ramey Gass and Don Ratterree officiating. Burial was in the Church Cemetery under the direction of Elliott-Gentry Funeral Home.
Hazel Agnes Altis, 74, Cabool, died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 1988, at home following a long illness. She was born March 27, 1914, to John R. and Daisy Traughber Rust. She grew up on a farm in Hamilton Creek and attended Freely Give School. On July 15, 1932, she married Lavern William Altis. They operated a dairy and raised two children on that same farm during their 56 years of marriage.
Mrs. Altis was an active member of Providence Free Will Baptist Church. Some of her hobbies included quilting and a love for flowers which was shown through her years as a member of the Houston Garden Club.
Surviving are her husband, Vern, of the home, Rt. 2, Cabool; a daughter, Ethel Lou Cole of Houston; a brother, Doyle Rust of Mountain Grove; two sisters, Georgia Wilson of Paso Robles, Calif., and Edna Coats of Bado; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Earl Edward; three brothers and a sister.
Services were Saturday in Providence Free Will Baptist church with the Rev. Duane Crewse officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery under the direction of Elliott-Gentry.
Earl Edward Altis
Son of Vern & Hazel (Rust) Altis
Earl Edward Altis, 53, was born near Bado, March 14, 1933, and died April 12, 1986, at St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield, following a short illness. He received his bachelor's degree from Southwest Missouri State University 1961, his master's degree from the University of Denver in 1964 and an advanced studies certificate in 1974. From 1951 until the present time, he served young people through his work in various school, colleges and libraries in Missouri and Oklahoma. He was currently teaching at the Houston Middle School.
On May 26, 1979, at Nashville, Tenn., he was united in marriage to Judy Jean Shrewsbury. The couple had one son.
After being ordained to the ministry in 1963, he remained very active in the Free Will Baptist denomination. He served as pastor, assistant pastor and youth advisor in churches in Missouri and Colorado. He helped to organize the church training services in Missouri and served as the editor of the Free Will Baptist Gem.
Surviving are his wife, Judy Altis and son, Daniel of Cabool; his parents, Vern and Hazel Altis of Cabool; and a sister, Ethel Lou Cole of Houston.
Services were Tuesday, April 15, in the Providence Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Rolla Smith officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery under the direction of Elliott-Gentry of Cabool.
Ralph H. Altis
Son of Alma (Ross) & Daniel Altis
20 June 1916 - 02 December 1918
Little Ralph Altis the three year old son of Dan and Alma Altis died Monday Dec. 2, at 2:30 p.m. from injuries received by a door falling upon him. The funeral services were held Tuesday at Hamilton Creek church Rev. Raines officiating.
The accident that caused his death occured Sunday afternoon. He was playing in the yard and it is supposed attempted to open the heavy door of the smoke house which was hanging by one light hinge, the door falling on him knocking him to the ground unconscious. Mr. Altis was in the house and hearing the noise of the falling door rushed out and found his little body pinned beneath. He was quickly taken to the house and a physician called and tender loving hands did all they could to keep him here.
Little Ralph seemed to belong to the other world as Sunday school and church were places of attraction to him. He was the pride of Hamilton Creek Sunday school being so eager to learn. His mother died 18 months ago. His father and brothers, Roscoe and Laverne ages 5 and 7, survive him. The father, who has been so faithful in caring for these three little children since the mother's death has the sympathy of the entire community.
Mary Elizabeth Fielden, daughter of John Lee and Sarah Howard (Coats) Fielden, was born 01 February 1875 in Texas Co MO, was married to George W. Wood on 22 December 1895. He was born 19 November 1873 in Washington Co VA.
Their first child was Lilburn Wood, who was born and died at birth on March 8, 1897. The next child was Lou Ella Wood born 25 October 1899 in Texas Co MO, and exactly two years later, to the day, along came Fred Columbus Wood on 25 October 1901.
This picture was taken on a family outing around 1902, with Lou Ella and Fred. Notice George's hat resting on the rocks, while Fred Columbus is holding on very tightly to his!
Three more children were born to complete the family; John Henry Lee Wood 11 November 1904, Ethel Mae Wood 11 May 1907 and Ernest Cecil Wood 15 December 1909.
Mary Elizabeth (Fielden) Wood
01 February 1875 - 15 June 1933
Daughter of John & Sarah (Coats) Fielden
George Washington Wood
19 November 1873 - 15 April 1940
Husband of Mary Elizabeth Fielden
George Washington Wood passed to his eternal home Monday night at 10 o'clock April 15, 1940. He was born in Washington county Virginia, November 19, 1873, making his age at the time of his death, 66 years, four months and 27 days.
He was married to Mary Elizabeth Fielden, December 22, 1895. His wife preceeded him in death June 15, 1933 and one son, Lilbern Wood, March 8, 1897. He was converted and united with the Methodist church at the age of seventeen years.
He moved his membership to Hamilton Creek church later the Free Wills moved to the church known as Providence and there he remained as a true and faithful member until death.
He leaves to mourn his going, three sons, Fred, John, Ernest (Earnest) and two daughters, Mrs. Ross Loman and Mrs. F. E. Loman all of Cabool; also three brothers, Willie, Clarence and Campbell Wood and two sisters, Cynthia Flowers of Montezuma, Kan., Pearlie Pickle, Dodge City, Kansas, and five grandchildren, and many relatives and friends elsewhere. He was buried at the Wood cemetery and Uncle George Scott preached the funeral Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Luella Wood, daughter of George W. and Mary E. Fielden Wood, was born near Cabool October 25, 1899 and departed this life February 20, 1973 in the Texas County Memorial Hospital following a long illness. On September 17, 1919 she was united in marriage to Francis Loman and to this union a daughter was born. Mr. Loman preceded her in death in 1953 and she has also been preceded by her parents, two brothers and a grandson. At the time of her passing she had been a member of the Cabool First Baptist church since August 18, 1933.
Surviving are the daughter, Myrna Klidy, Richmond, Mich., two brothers, John and Ernest (Earnest) Wood both of Cabool, a sister, Ethel Loman of Cabool, a host of other relatives and many firends. Funeral services were conducted 2 pm Friday in the Elliott-Gentry Chapel with Rev. Marvin Jacobs officiating. Burial was in the Jarrett Cemetery.
George Donald Wagner
Grandson of Louella & Francis Loman
George Donald Wagner, nine year old son of Millard Wagner of Cabool, was stricken with polio last week. He was taken to Burge hospital early Sunday morning, and died Sunday afternoon, September 13. Donnie was born March 9, 1944, the son of Millard and Myrna Wagner. Funeral services will be conducted in the First Baptist Church here this (Thursday) afternoon. Burial will be in the Cabool cemetery, under the direction of Elliott-Gentry Funeral Home. Survivors are the father, Millard O. Wagner, the mother, Mrs Myrna M. Stafford of Detroit, Michigan, grandparents, and a number of uncles, aunts and cousins. Donnie's sudden death was a severe shock to his parents, relatives and friends. On Friday he attended school and complained of a sore throat. At first his parents thought he had only a slight cold. Sunday morning upon his arrival at the polio cottage he was immediately placed in an iron lung but failed to improve.
In another small obit it has: His father believed he had a slight cold. At 10:30 a.m. he was taken to Springfield and place immediately in an iron lung. An opening was made to his tracehea to assist respiration but his condition failed to improve. He is also survived by his paternal grandparents and a maternal grandmother.
Fred Columbus Wood
Son of George & Mary Wood
25 October 1901 - 23 September 1969
Fred C. Wood was born Oct 25, 1901, to George Wood and Mary E. Fielden. He died on Sept. 23, 1969, making his age 67 years, 10 months and 29 days. Fred was a lifelong resident of Texas County where he worked as a farmer until his health failed several years ago. At an early age he was converted and was a member of the Providence Free Will Baptist Church where his membership has remained. When the Providence Church was organized on Nov. 2, 1930, Fred was one of the charter members and he was proud of his church.
He is survived by two brothers, John and Earnest of Cabool; two sisters, Mrs. Louella Loman and Mrs. Ethel Loman, both of Cabool; several nieces and nephews and aunts and uncles. His parents and one brother preceded him in death. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He is now at rest in the great land beyond.
Funeral services were held Friday, 2 p.m. in the Providence Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Don Ratteree and Rev. Payton Smyer officiating. Burial was in the Wood Cemetery under direction of Elliott-Gentry.
Ethel Mae (Wood) Loman
Daughter of George & Mary Wood
11 May 1907 - 25 December 2001
Ross Loman
Husband of Ethel Mae Wood
14 February 1902 - 07 November 1980
Ethel Mae Wood Loman, 94, daughter of George Washington Wood and Mary Elizabeth Fielden, was born May 11, 1907, near Cabool. She died Dec., 25, 2001, at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston. After receiving some schooling, she married Ross Loman April 6, 1927, at Cabool. They had five children and lived for a number of years in the Hamilton Creek area. They later moved to Cabool.
Mrs. Loman worked at the Sunny Hill Poultry plant for 12 years. Her hobbies included quilting and tending the garden and flowers. She was a member of the Hamilton Creek Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1980; by two sons, Oliver and Raymond Loman, two brothers, Fred Wood and an infant brother; a sister, Luella; and two great-grandsons.
Surviving are three children, Stella Motzkus of Houston, Levern Loman of Cabool and Ruby Davis of Nampa, Idaho; two brothers, John and Ernest Wood; 19 grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren; four step-great grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren. Services were Dec. 28 at the Elliott-Gentry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ken Johnson officiating. Burial was in the Jarrett Cemetery.
Ross Loman was born February 14, 1902 in Bever City, Nebraska, the son of Marion and Rachael Duffman Loman, and departed this life November 7, 1980 in Mtn. Grove following a brief illness. He was 78 years, eight months and 23 days of age.
He had been a resident of this area for past 76 years, mostly working as a farmer until his retirement. A well-known and liked person, he was a member of the Hamilton Creek Missionary Baptist Church. On April 6, 1927 at Cabool he was united in marriage to Ethel May Wood and to this union five children were born. His parents, four brothers and four sisters have preceded him in passing.
He leaves his wife, Ethel, of Cabool; three sons, Raymond, Oliver and Levern, all of Cabool; two daughters, Stella Motzkus, Houston, and Ruby Davis of Meridian, Idaho; 19 grandchildren, four step grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and many friends. Services were 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, in Elliot-Gentry Chapel with Rev. Payton Smyer officiating. Burial was in Jarrett Cemetery.
Earnest Cecil Wood
15 December 1909 - 07 June 2003
Son of George & Mary (Fielden) Wood
Ruby Marie (Skyles) Wood
18 March 1919 - 07 December 1963
Wife of Earnest Cecil Wood
Earnest Cecil Wood was born December 15, 1909, to George Washington and Mary Elizabeth (Fielden) Wood. He passed away June 7, 2003, at Kabul Nursing Home in Cabool, Missouri. The youngest of six children, Earnest enjoyed the outdoors and gospel music. He was a farmer all his life. He attended Freely Give Country School through fifth grade, then he stayed home to help on the farm. After his mother's death, Earnest and his brothers, John and Fred, took care of their bedfast father for the rest of his life. Earnest attended several different churches during his growing up years, Oak Grove, Providence, and Hamilton Creek. He was saved at an early age. On March 25, 1940, Earnest was united in marriage to Ruby Marie Skyles and to this union two daughters were born, Mary Edith and Linda Marie.
Those preceding him in death were his parents, three brothers, Lilburn, Fred and John; two sisters, LouElla Loman and Ethel Loman; his wife of 23 years, Ruby; an infant daughter; Linda Marie: and his son-in-law Bill Wayland.
He is survived by his daughter, Edith Wayland of Cabool, Missouri; three granddaughters, Lulu Marie and husband Merle Dixon of Cabool, Evelyn Sue and husband Paul Peck of Farmington, Missouri, and Mary Blanche and husband, Danny Westfall of Willard, Missouri; ten great grandchildren, Christy Ann and husband Brian White of Springfield, Missouri, Jason Kirk Rust and wife Wendy of Liberty, Missouri, Nathan William Foster and wife Courtney of Springfield, Makayla Deann and husband Joey Partch of Springfield, Tyler Wayland Rust of Farmington, Matthew Curtis Dixon and Michael Paul Dixon of Cabool, Brittney Danielle Westfall and Shelby Norene Westfall of Willard, and Natalie Paige Peck of Farmington; four great great grandchildren, Ashlyn Nichole White, Hunter Kirk White, Caleb Joseph Partch, and Nathan Alexander Foster, all of Springfield; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
Services were held Monday, June 9, 2003, at Elliott-Gentry Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Doug Brower officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were Merle Dixon, Paul Peck, Danny Westfall, Jason Rust, Matthew Dixon and Michael Dixon. Honorary pallbearers were Nathan Foster and Tyler Rust. Music was by Nell Hamilton and Modene Smith with "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Go Rest High on That Mountain."
Ruby Marie Wood, daughter of Alva M. and Pearl D. Skyles was born March 18, 1919 in Texas County, Mo., and departed this life December 7, 1963 at her home in the Freely Give Community at the age of 44 years, 8 months and 19 days. At an early age she was converted and always lived a Christian life. She was united in married to Earnest Wood, March 25, 1940 and to this union two children were born, one preceded her is death at infancy in 1952.
She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Edith Wayland, Cabool and three granddaughters of Cabool. Also her mother, Pearl Skyles of Cabool; two sisters, Opal Altis, Cabool; Mrs. Virginia Hicks, Kansas City; four brothers, Junior Skyles, Cabool; Leroy Skyles, Houston; Richard Skyles of Mansfield; A/2c Robert Skyles of Seville, Spain, and her grandmother, Elsie Ross, Akron, Colo. Also, a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many friends.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Church of the Brethren with Rev. John Wieand officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery under direction of Ellliott-Gentry Funeral Home.
Earnest Cecil Wood
& Ruby Skyles Wood
Born and Died
31 October 1952
Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Vinettie, daughter of John and Sally Fielden, was born Feb. 1, 1879, and died July 11, 1954. She was 75 years old. In 1912 she was married to Floyd Scott Graham. To this union four children were born. In 1927 on the 27th of August she was married to Ivey Simpson. He died May 4th, 1946. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Delia Hartgraves, Houston, and one son, Wilford Graham, Cabool; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Nan Simpson, Mtn Grove, and Iva Wood, Cabool.
She lived her entire life in Texas County. She joined the Missionary Baptist Church and was one of the three who started the Hamilton Creek Church. Years later she, with her husband , went to the Free Will Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 13, (1954) at the Hamilton Creek Church. Burial was in the church cemetery under the direction of the Elliott Funeral Home of Houston. (Note: She is buried in the Jarrett cemetery.)
Ivey Alfonso Simpson, son of Thomas and Margrett Simpson was born at Briar Bluff, Henry County, Illinois, Jan. 5, 1885 and died May 4, 1946 making his age 61 years 4 months 30 days. He was married to Nettie Graham the year of 1927.
He leaves to mourn his departure his wife and 2 step-children, Mrs. Johnnie Hartgraves of Houston, Wilford Graham of the home. There is one brother, Ralph Simpson of Moore, Oklahoma, 2 sisters, Mrs. Mary Huntley and Mrs. Agnes Eichie of Rock Island, Illinois to mourn his departure, one step daughter, Iva Graham and 3 sisters, Mrs. Maggie Plemmons, Mrs. Edith Huntley and Mrs. Lizzie Blackett and 2 brothers, his twin William Simpson and Thomas Simpson all preceded him at an early age and in the later years he joined the Free will Baptist church. He always lived a good christian life and will be missed by all who knew him.
Services were held by Rev. George Scott at Hamilton Creek church. Burial was made in Jarrett cemetery by the Elliott Funeral Home.
Delia Belle Hartgraves, 76, daughter of Floyd Scott Graham and Vinettie Fielden Graham Simpson, was born Jan 3, 1915, at Cabool. She died Dec. 20, 1991, at their home near Houston after a long illness. She married John Hartgraves Nov. 5, 1934, at Cabool. She worked for 19 years in the housekeeping and laundry department at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, where she was a supervisor when she retired. Mrs. Hartgraves was a member of the First Christian Church in Houston. She was preceded in death by her parents, her stepfather, Ivy (Ivey) Simpson; one sister, Iva Graham; one infant brother and two infant sons. Surviving are her husband, Johnny L. Hartgraves of Houston; one son, John Hartgraves, Jr. of Vandalia; one brother, Wilford Graham of Cabool; and two grandchildren. Services were Dec. 23 at the Evans Funeral Home Chapel with John Frakes officiating. Burial was in Pine Lawn Cemetery.
Houston, Mo March 22, 2001 Houston Herald newspaper
John Hartgraves Johnnie Leonard Hartgraves, 86, son of Leonard and Lillie Ragsdale
Hartgraves, was born Nov. 5, 1914. He died March 15, 2001, at Texas County
Memorial Hospital in Houston.
He married Delia Belle Graham in 1934 at Cabool. They had three children. Mr. Hargraves worked for Tuttle Utility Gas for more than 40 years,
delivering bottled gas and servicing appliances. He enjoyed his job because of the many people he met and the lasting friendships he cultivated
throughout the area. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 57 years; two infant sons, Leon and Hubert; one brother, William; three sisters, Ellen, Delia and Helen; and an infant grandson.
Surviving are his son, John Hartgraves, Jr. of Mexico, Mo.; a sister,
Flossie Murr of Houston, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were March 19 at the Evans Funeral Home Chapel with Jeff Moore
officiating. Burial was in the Pine Lawn Cemetery
Mrs. Delia Graham (first wife of Wilford Graham) was buried at the Garret (Jarrett) cemetery Thursday afternoon.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Guy Howard of Houston.
We extend sympathy to the bereaved ones. Jan 19, 1939 Hamilton Creek items of the Cabool Enterprise newspaper
Miss Iva Graham was born July 23, 1919, and died July 4, 1934, at the age of 14 years. She leaves to mourn her loss her mother, Mrs. Nettie Simpson; step-father, Ivey Simpson; a sister, Delia Graham, a brother, Wilford Graham, and a host of relatives and friends. Iva will be greatly missed by the community but we know Iva is at rest.
Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. Geroge Scott and the body was laid to rest in the Hamilton Creek cemetery (Jarrett cemetery)
Iva Candes Fielden, youngest daughter of John and Sarah Coats Fielden was born near Cabool on January 2, 1884 and departed this life in the Birch Tree Manor November 17, 1974 after a long illness her age being 90 years, ten months and 15 days. On November 4, 1908 she was united in marriage to William S. Wood and to this union two children were born. For many years they lived in the Oak Grove community where they were engaged in farming. About 20 years ago they moved to Cabool. Mr. Wood died in 1958 and also preceding her in passing were two brothers and five sisters and a great grandchild.
At a young age she professed her faith in the Lord and united with the Union Baptist Church, later she transferred her membership to the Providence Freewill Baptist Church where it has remained. She was a fine Christian woman, who will be sadly missed by her family and friends, but leaves many wonderful memories for them.
Surviving are a daughter: Mrs. Edna House, Albuquerque, New Mexico, a son, Alva Wood, Cabool, Mo., eight grandchildren, 16 g-grandchildren, 22 gg-grandchildren, six step g-grandchildren and one step gg-grandchild, also a host of other relatives and many friends and neighbors.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Elliott-Gentry Chapel with Rev. Payton Smyer officiating. Burial was in the Wood Cemetery.
William Samuel Wood, son of John Henry and Matilda Wood was born Sept. 21, 1885 in Texas County, Mo. He died July 11, 1958, at his home in Cabool, Mo. He was united in marriage to Iva Candes Fielden, Nov. 4, 1908 and to this union were born two children, a son Alva Robert Wood of Cabool, Mo., and daughter Edna Eugenia House of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was converted in 1913. He joined the church at Oak Grove and later changed his membership to Providence Free Will Baptist church where he was one of the charter members and ordained as a deacon.
Surviving besides his wife and two children are two sisters, Mrs. Cynthia (Cintha) Flowers, Montezuma, Kans., and Mrs. Pearl Pickle, San Diego, California, and 8 grandchildren. He was a loving husband and father and a wonderful grandfather.
Services were held at 2 P.M. Monday at the Providence Free Will Baptist church with Rev. Payton Smyer officiating. Burial was in the Wood family cemetery under the direction of Elliott-Gentry of Cabool.
Edna Eugenia (Wood) House, 77, of Coffeyville, Kansas, died at her home on Friday, March 31, 1989. She was born May 15, 1911 near Cabool, Missouri to William S. and Iva Candes (Fielden) Wood.
She attended rural schools in Texas County, Missouri. On August 14, 1929 she married Clyde Hershal House at Houston, Missouri. After their marriage, they made their home in Coffeyville where Mr. House worked for Sinclair Refinery until 1949. They then moved to Chicago for seven months, then moved to Missouri where they farmed before moving to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mr. House retired in 1960 and they moved back to Coffeyville in 1975. Mr. House died in Coffeyville on February 3, 1978.
Edna attended Emmanuel Southern Baptist Church where she served as president of Baptist Women and was a substitute Sunday School teacher. Surviving are a son, Duane Clyde House, San Antonia, Texas; three daughters, Marguerette Powell of Coffeyville, Marlene Hillman of Lacey, Washington, and Marilyn Meek of Overland Park, Kansas; 14 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. Services were Tuesday, April 4, 1989 at Ford-Wulf-Bruns Colonial Chapel with burial in Fairview Cemetery, Coffeyville.
Clyde H. House, 79, died at his home at 408 Penn, Friday night (03 Feb., 1978) after an extended illness. Clyde Hershal House was born Sept. 17, 1898 at Astoria, Mo., to Thomas Franklin and Amanda Ellen (Edwards) House. He spent his early youth in the Cabool, Mo. vicinity and graduated from High School at Sparta, Mo.
He came to Coffeyville in 1928 to work for the Sinclair Refining Company. On August 14, 1929, he married Edna Eugenia Wood at Houston, Mo. She survives in their home. They made their home in Coffeyville and he continued working at Sinclair until the plant closed in 1949. He transferred to the Chicago Sinclair Plant for seven months before returning to Missouri to farm. In 1952 he moved to Albuquerque, N.M., where he operated service stations. He retired in 1960 and returned to Coffeyville in October 1975. He was a charter member of the First Baptist Church at Rio Rancho, N.M., and a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church here.
Survivors besides the wife of the home include three daughters, Mrs. Dean (Marguerette) Powell of 409 N. Willow, Mrs. Al (Marlene) Hillman of Olympia, Wash., and Mrs. Wayne (Marilyn) Wilken of Kansas City; a son, Master Sgt. Duane Clyde House, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland; two sisters, Mrs. Freda Hill, and Mrs. Thelma Kitchell, both of Albuquerque, N.M.; and thirteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, in the Ford Funeral Service Colonial Chapel with burial in Fairview Cemetery.
Alva Robert Wood
26 June 1916 - 25 March 1987
Son of Iva Candes (Fielden) Wood
Alva Robert Wood was born near Cabool on June 26, 1916 and departed this life in Springfield, Missouri, March 25, 1987 at age 70 years, 11 months and 29 days, following a brief illness. He was the son of William S. and Iva Fielden Wood who have preceded him in passing as have a great grandchild.
He attended Freely Give and on November 10, 1937 in Texas County he was united in marriage to Edna Kelly. To this union four children were born, Eva Marie Morse of Marshfield, Missouri, Robert Wood, Jr., of Cabool, Burl of Dallas, Texas, and Earl of Ft. Worth, Texas. At the age of 16 he was baptized and united with the Hamilton Creek Baptist Church. Alva operated a dairy farm near Cabool for many years, and in later years had worked at livestock sales, more recently with the Wright County Livestock Auction. He was an avid coon hunter and horseman as well as raising and trading hounds. He was a well known and helpful neighbor who enjoyed visiting with others.
Besides his wife, Edna, and the four children, he leaves a sister, Edna House of Coffeyville, Kansas; 13 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted 10 a.m. Saturday, March 28, 1987 in Elliott-Gentry Chapel with Rev. Dale Blackwell officiating. Burial was in the Wood Family Cemetery.
