Oral Conway1,2,3

M, b. January 31, 1899, d. January 7, 1969
     Oral Conway was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, Webb City, Jasper Co., Missouri.1 His Social Security Number was 500-09-0948.4 He was born on January 31, 1899 at Missouri.1,5,4 He married Mindie M. Smith, daughter of Levi "Lee" Smith and Eldora "Dora" Hill, on November 28, 1923 at Carthage, Jasper Co., Missouri.2,3 Oral Conway died on January 7, 1969 at Missouri at age 69.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 64, District 45, Marion, Jasper Co., Missouri6
1940Dwelling 69, District 49-53, Alba, Jasper Co., Missouri5

Occupation

1930Agricultural laborer6
1940Road construction laborer5

Family

Mindie M. Smith b. February 28, 1907, d. July 2, 1985
Marriage*Oral Conway married Mindie M. Smith, daughter of Levi "Lee" Smith and Eldora "Dora" Hill, on November 28, 1923 at Carthage, Jasper Co., Missouri.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3769] Mount Hope Cemetery, Jasper Co., MO, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002, From the Conway-Smith marriage record.
  3. [S5065] Parker Mortuary, online http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/home/home.cfm?&fh_id=10419, From the Itrice L.”Connie” Carder obituary.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3663] Carthage Press, From the Eula M. Conway obituary in the Nov 9, 2016 edition.

Irene Roberta Conway1

F, b. September 23, 1934, d. February 21, 1983
FatherOral Conway1,2,3 b. January 31, 1899, d. January 7, 1969
MotherMindie M. Smith1,2,3 b. February 28, 1907, d. July 2, 1985
     Irene Roberta Conway was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, Webb City, Jasper Co., Missouri.1 Her Social Security Number was 492-36-1987.4 She was born on September 23, 1934 at Missouri.1,4 As of July 4, 1971,her married name was Goostree.5 She married Luanna D. Goostree on July 4, 1971 at Alba, Jasper Co., Missouri.5 Irene Roberta Conway died on February 21, 1983 at age 48.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 69, District 49-53, Alba, Jasper Co., Missouri2

Family

Luanna D. Goostree
Marriage*Irene Roberta Conway married Luanna D. Goostree on July 4, 1971 at Alba, Jasper Co., Missouri.5 

Citations

  1. [S3769] Mount Hope Cemetery, Jasper Co., MO, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3663] Carthage Press, From the Eula M. Conway obituary in the Nov 9, 2016 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002, From the Goostree-Conway marriage record.

Mary Helen Collins1

F, b. March 28, 1915, d. November 27, 1974
     Mary Helen Collins was buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Willard, Greene Co., Missouri.2 She was born on March 28, 1915 at Ray Co., Missouri.2 As of August 20, 1945,her married name was Smith.1 She married Lloyd Smith, son of Levi "Lee" Smith and Eldora "Dora" Hill, on August 20, 1945 at Lawrence Co., Missouri.1 Mary Helen Collins died on November 27, 1974 at Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri, at age 59.2

Family

Lloyd Smith b. May 6, 1911, d. July 10, 1979
Marriage*She married Lloyd Smith, son of Levi "Lee" Smith and Eldora "Dora" Hill, on August 20, 1945 at Lawrence Co., Missouri.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  2. [S5059] Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Greene Co., MO, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5024] Springfield National Cemetery, Greene Co., MO, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Lloyd Ray Smith1

M, b. June 16, 1947, d. June 16, 1947
FatherLloyd Smith1 b. May 6, 1911, d. July 10, 1979
MotherMary Helen Collins1 b. March 28, 1915, d. November 27, 1974
     Lloyd Ray Smith was buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Willard, Greene Co., Missouri.1 He died on June 16, 1947 at Greene Co., Missouri.1 He was born on June 16, 1947 at Greene Co., Missouri.1

Citations

  1. [S5059] Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Greene Co., MO, online http://www.findagrave.com

Lorene Beatrice Rader1

F, b. February 27, 1921, d. May, 1979
     Her Social Security Number was 515-68-0706.2 Lorene Beatrice Rader was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Alva, Woods Co., Oklahoma.3 She was born on February 27, 1921 at Alfalfa Co., Oklahoma.2,1 As of November 30, 1937,her married name was Smith.1 She married William "Willie" Smith, son of Levi "Lee" Smith and Eldora "Dora" Hill, on November 30, 1937 at Alva, Woods Co., Oklahoma.1 Lorene Beatrice Rader died in May, 1979 at age 58.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 26, District 76-7, Grove, Pratt Co., Kansas4

Family

William "Willie" Smith b. November 26, 1915, d. September 2, 1977
Marriage*Lorene Beatrice Rader married William "Willie" Smith, son of Levi "Lee" Smith and Eldora "Dora" Hill, on November 30, 1937 at Alva, Woods Co., Oklahoma.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5972] Unknown compiler, Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S6353] Fairview Cemetery, Woods Co., OK, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mary Marie Smith1,2

F, b. October 31, 1925, d. July 16, 2005
FatherOscar Smith1,3,2 b. December 30, 1897, d. December 5, 1979
MotherRuth Frances Mayfield1,3,2 b. October 20, 1902, d. April 16, 1969
     Mary Marie Smith was buried at Floral Hills Cemetery, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.4 Her Social Security Number was 490-28-1717.2 She was born on October 31, 1925 at La Russell, Jasper Co., Missouri.2,4 As of circa 1949,her married name was Nonnemaker.5 She married Philip R. Nonnemaker circa 1949.4,5 Mary Marie Smith died on July 16, 2005 at Kansas City, Missouri, at age 79.2,4,5 She Mary Marie Nonnemaker, 79, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Saturday July 16, 2005. A celebration of her life will be 2 p.m. Tuesday July 19, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel, with visitation preceding 1-2 p.m. Mary was the co-owner of PM Trains and Rocks in Raytown, MO. She was preceded in death by a brother. She is lovingly celebrated by her husband of 56 years, Philip R. Nonnemaker of the home; daughter, Judy Rehkop and husband Gary, Warrensburg, MO; son, Philip Nonnemaker and wife, Jeannie, Lee's Summit, MO; three grandchildren, Ryan, Jason and Bethany Nonnemaker; one brother; four sisters and twenty nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. on July 18, 2005.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 110, District 29-14, Rock Prairie, Dade Co., Missouri1

Family

Philip R. Nonnemaker b. October 14, 1924
Marriage*Mary Marie Smith married Philip R. Nonnemaker circa 1949.4,5 
Children
  • Judy Nonnemaker5
  • Philip Eric Nonnemaker5

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S6349] Ulmer Funeral Home, online http://www.ulmerfh.com/, From the Lola Smith obituary.
  4. [S5813] Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, MO, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S1193] Kansas City Star, From the Mary Marie Nonnemaker obituary in the Jul 18, 2005 edition.

Lola "Lollie" Smith1,2,3

F, b. August 27, 1933, d. September 18, 2014
FatherOscar Smith1,2 b. December 30, 1897, d. December 5, 1979
MotherRuth Frances Mayfield1,2 b. October 20, 1902, d. April 16, 1969
     Lola "Lollie" Smith Lola Smith, 81, passed September 18, 2014 at her home in Carthage; Lola was born August 27, 1933 in South Greenfield to Oscar Smith and Ruth Frances “Mayfield” Smith. She lived in Greenfield and moved to Carthage in 1960. She was a homemaker. Lola was married to Russell Smith April 22, 1963 in Oklahoma he survives. Lola is survived by one daughter Peggy Sue Hopper and Husband Jerry of Granby, MO and one son Michael Eugene Smith also of Granby, four grandchildren Jeremy, Jamie, Eric, and Starlet, seven great grandchildren, three sisters Julia, Pearl and Eva and one Brother Frank. Lola is preceded by her parents, one grandson Michelle, one sister Marie Nonnemaker and one brother Elmer Smith. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday September 23, 2014 at Pennsboro Cemetery in South Greenfield. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 7:00p.m. , Monday September 22, 2014 at Ulmer Funeral Home. Burial will be at Pennsboro Cemetery.2 She was buried at Pennsboro Cemetery, Pennsboro, Dade Co., Missouri.2 She was born on August 27, 1933 at South Greenfield, Dade Co., Missouri.2 She married Russell L. Smith on April 22, 1963 at Oklahoma.2,3 Lola "Lollie" Smith died on September 18, 2014 at Carthage, Jasper Co., Missouri, at age 81.2,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 110, District 29-14, Rock Prairie, Dade Co., Missouri1

Family

Russell L. Smith b. July 6, 1940, d. April 13, 2016
Marriage*Lola "Lollie" Smith married Russell L. Smith on April 22, 1963 at Oklahoma.2,3 
Children
  • Peggy Sue Smith2,3
  • Michael Eugene Smith2,3

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S6349] Ulmer Funeral Home, online http://www.ulmerfh.com/, From the Lola Smith obituary.
  3. [S6349] Ulmer Funeral Home, online http://www.ulmerfh.com/, From the Russell L. Smith obituary.

Dixie Lee Morelan1

F, b. February 19, 1937, d. October 22, 2015
     Her married name was Smith. Dixie Lee Morelan married Elmer Junior Smith, son of Oscar Smith and Ruth Frances Mayfield.1 Dixie Lee Morelan was born on February 19, 1937 at Humboldt, Allen Co., Kansas.1 She died on October 22, 2015 at Odessa, Lafayette Co., Missouri, at age 78.1 She Dixie Lee Smith, 78, of Odessa MO, passed away Thursday, October 22 2015 surround by her family. Dixie was born February 19, 1937. The daughter of Charles and Vivian (Strack) Morelan in Humbolt, KS. She retired as the owner of a successful interior decorating business where she had clients of Kansas City greats such as George Brett, Kaufman stadium. . . She enjoyed her pups, reading and playing Candy Crush. Dixie was preceded in death by her parents, and brother Dean and Don Morelan. She is survived by her five children, son Joe Smith of Belton, MO, daughter, Donna Frierson of Lee's Summit, MO, daughter, Glenda Smith of Odessa, MO, son Rusty Smith of Butler, MO, son Scott Smith of Desoto, KS, 16 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Born February 19, 1937 She was a little angel sent to us from heaven Her triumphs in life were great The love of her family her defininig trait Filled with life and honor she stood tall She truly was the mother of us all Live, Laugh, Love A celebration of Dixie's life will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at Meyers Funeral Chapel, 1600 W. Main Street, Blue Springs, MO with visitation one hour prior at the Funeral Chapel. Family suggests contributions in memory of Dixie may be made to Children's Center for Visually Impaired (CCVI). on October 25, 2015.1

Family

Elmer Junior Smith b. December 2, 1934, d. August 6, 1998
Marriage*She married Elmer Junior Smith, son of Oscar Smith and Ruth Frances Mayfield.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1193] Kansas City Star, From the Dixie Lee Smith obituary in the Oct 25, 2015 edition.
  2. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.

Wilma Louise Smith1,2,3

F, b. April 14, 1933, d. May 13, 1999
FatherAustin Smith1,3 b. February 10, 1899, d. October 27, 1985
MotherMary Catherine Johnson1,3 b. October 4, 1906, d. April 27, 1982
     Wilma Louise Smith was buried at Mount Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.4,5 Her Social Security Number was 493-34-8956.3 She was born on April 14, 1933 at La Russell, Jasper Co., Missouri.3,4 As of April 12, 1953,her married name was Talley.2 She married Alfred E. Talley Sr. on April 12, 1953 at Jackson Co., Missouri.2 Wilma Louise Smith died on May 13, 1999 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 66.3,4,5 She Wilma Louise Talley, 66, Kansas City, MO, passed away May 13, 1999, at her home. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, 1999, at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Chapel, with Pastor George McDowell officiating; burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday 6-8 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to North Care Hospice, 6501 Commerce Ave., Kansas City, MO 64120. on May 17, 1999.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 4, District 55-33, Vineyard, Lawrence Co., Missouri1

Family

Alfred E. Talley Sr. b. December 31, 1929, d. December 17, 1984
Marriage*Wilma Louise Smith married Alfred E. Talley Sr. on April 12, 1953 at Jackson Co., Missouri.2 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5833] Mount Moriah Cemetery, Jackson Co., MO, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S1193] Kansas City Star, From the Wilma Louise Talley obituary in the May 17, 1999 edition.

Ruby Mae Whittenburg1,2

F, b. June 15, 1924, d. August 13, 2009
FatherEarnest Moses Whittenburg1,3 b. February 14, 1900, d. February 5, 1968
MotherGladys Bell Smith1,3 b. September 11, 1902, d. September 10, 1993
     Ruby Mae Whittenburg was buried at Park Cemetery, 801 Baker Blvd., Carthage, Jasper Co., Missouri.2,3 She Ruby Mae Ross, 85, Sarcoxie, died Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009, at the Sarcoxie Nursing Center. She was born June 15, 1924, in Miller to Ernest and Gladys Smith Whittenburg. She was a homemaker and a member of the Evangel Assembly of God Church, Carthage. She married Harold Athel Ross. He died Aug. 19, 2001 (typo, should be 2005). Survivors include one son, Harold Ross, Reeds; one daughter, Marilyn Jo Brust, Carthage; one brother, Willard Whittenburg, Mt. Vernon; two sisters, Ruth Fobair, Mt. Vernon, and Betty Branson, Oregon; six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Gene Whittenburg; two sisters, Dorothy Frazier and Ina Jo Whittenburg; one grandson; and two great-grandchildren. Services were Saturday, Aug. 15, in Housh-Goodwin Chapel, Sarcoxie, with the Rev. Mark Shaffer officiating. Burial was in Park Cemetery, Carthage.3 She was born on June 15, 1924 at Miller, Lawrence Co., Missouri.2,3,4 As of June 15, 1942,her married name was Ross.5 She married Harold Athel Ross on June 15, 1942 at Lawrence Co., Missouri.2,3,5 Ruby Mae Whittenburg died on August 13, 2009 at Sarcoxie, Jasper Co., Missouri, at age 85.2,3,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 146, District 55-14, Lincoln, Lawrence Co., Missouri1

Family

Harold Athel Ross b. June 30, 1922, d. August 19, 2005
Marriage*Ruby Mae Whittenburg married Harold Athel Ross on June 15, 1942 at Lawrence Co., Missouri.2,3,5 
Children
  • Harold Ross3
  • Marilyn Jo Ross3

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3370] Park Cemetery, Jasper Co., MO, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5063] Lawrence County Record, From the Ruby Mae Ross obituary.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002, From the Ross-Whittenburg marriage record.

Harold Athel Ross1,2

M, b. June 30, 1922, d. August 19, 2005
     Harold Athel Ross was buried at Park Cemetery, 801 Baker Blvd., Carthage, Jasper Co., Missouri.1 He was born on June 30, 1922.1,3 He married Ruby Mae Whittenburg, daughter of Earnest Moses Whittenburg and Gladys Bell Smith, on June 15, 1942 at Lawrence Co., Missouri.1,2,4 Harold Athel Ross died on August 19, 2005 at Missouri at age 83.1,3

Family

Ruby Mae Whittenburg b. June 15, 1924, d. August 13, 2009
Marriage*He married Ruby Mae Whittenburg, daughter of Earnest Moses Whittenburg and Gladys Bell Smith, on June 15, 1942 at Lawrence Co., Missouri.1,2,4 
Children
  • Harold Ross2
  • Marilyn Jo Ross2

Citations

  1. [S3370] Park Cemetery, Jasper Co., MO, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S5063] Lawrence County Record, From the Ruby Mae Ross obituary.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002, From the Ross-Whittenburg marriage record.

Betty June Whittenburg1,2

F, b. circa 1943, d. February 25, 2012
FatherEarnest Moses Whittenburg1,2 b. February 14, 1900, d. February 5, 1968
MotherGladys Bell Smith1,2 b. September 11, 1902, d. September 10, 1993
     Betty June Whittenburg was born circa 1943 at Miller, Lawrence Co., Missouri.2 As of circa 1960,her married name was Branson.2 She married Micheal Ray Branson circa 1960.2 Betty June Whittenburg died on February 25, 2012 at Florence, Lane Co., Oregon.2 She Betty June (Whittenburg) Branson, 69, of Florence, Oregon passed away February 25, 2012. Betty was born in Miller, MO to Earnest M. Whittenburg and Gladys Bell (Smith) Whittenburg. She is survived by her husband of 52 years Micheal Ray Branson and their children: Michael Branson, Mark Branson, Daniel Branson, Nanci Branson Pigeon, and Rachel Branson Byington. And her sister Ruth (Whittenburg) Lawmaster Fobar and Willard Whittenburg (both of Mt. Vernon, MO). Her grandchildren include: Heather Branson Peacock; Michael, Megan and Ashley Branson; Jennifer Dees, Valerie, Nick and Alissa Branson; Mark and Jack Pigeon; Britney and Jessica Byington. Her great-grandchildren, include: Johnathan and Nathaniel Peacock. Betty’s ashes will be spread at Lake Mead, NV. on February 29, 2012.2

Family

Micheal Ray Branson
Marriage*She married Micheal Ray Branson circa 1960.2 
Children
  • Michael Branson2
  • Mark Branson2
  • Daniel Branson2
  • Nanci Branson2
  • Rachel Branson2

Citations

  1. [S5063] Lawrence County Record, From the Ruby Mae Ross obituary.
  2. [S5063] Lawrence County Record, From the Betty June Whittenburg Branson obituary in the Feb 29, 2012 edition.

James Fredson Lawmaster1,2

M, b. June 24, 1912, d. December 2, 1996
     James Fredson Lawmaster was buried at Ozark Prairie Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Lawrence Co., Missouri.2 His Social Security Number was 498-05-3349.3 He was born on June 24, 1912 at Halltown, Lawrence Co., Missouri.3,2 He married Ruth F. Whittenburg, daughter of Earnest Moses Whittenburg and Gladys Bell Smith, on March 18, 1944 at Mount Vernon, Lawrence Co., Missouri.1 James Fredson Lawmaster died on December 2, 1996 at Missouri at age 84.3,2

Family

Ruth F. Whittenburg
Marriage*He married Ruth F. Whittenburg, daughter of Earnest Moses Whittenburg and Gladys Bell Smith, on March 18, 1944 at Mount Vernon, Lawrence Co., Missouri.1 

Citations

  1. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002, From the Lawmaster-Whittenburg marriage record.
  2. [S5061] Ozark Prairie Cemetery, Lawrence Co., MO, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.