Claude Allen “Mutt” Swearengin1,2

M, b. August 18, 1914, d. September 23, 1975
     Claude Allen “Mutt” Swearengin was buried at Hazelwood Cemetery, 1642 East Seminole Street, Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri.1 His Social Security Number was 491-12-0593.3 He was born on August 18, 1914 at Missouri.1,3 He married Agnes Lucy Graves, daughter of Jess Monroe Graves and Bessie W. Salkil, on December 1, 1936.1,2 Claude Allen “Mutt” Swearengin died on September 23, 1975 at Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri, at age 61.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 7, District 39-3, Brookline, Greene Co., Missouri4

Occupation

1940Road project laborer4

Family

Agnes Lucy Graves b. October 23, 1917, d. June 25, 2008
Marriage*Claude Allen “Mutt” Swearengin married Agnes Lucy Graves, daughter of Jess Monroe Graves and Bessie W. Salkil, on December 1, 1936.1,2 
Child
  • Barbara Swearengin1,2

Citations

  1. [S6751] Hazelwood Cemetery, Greene Co., MO, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S6744] Springfield News-Leader, The, From the Agnes Swearengin obituary in the Jun 27, 2008 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Robert E. Doran1,2

M, b. May 13, 1921, d. March 20, 1993
     Robert E. Doran was buried at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri.1 He was born on May 13, 1921.1 He married Dorothy Isabel Graves, daughter of Jess Monroe Graves and Bessie W. Salkil, on February 20, 1946.2 Robert E. Doran died on March 20, 1993 at Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri, at age 71.1

Family

Dorothy Isabel Graves b. September 24, 1925, d. September 30, 2002
Marriage*He married Dorothy Isabel Graves, daughter of Jess Monroe Graves and Bessie W. Salkil, on February 20, 1946.2 
Children
  • Judy Doran2
  • Dan Doran2
  • Susie Doran2
  • Marie Doran2

Citations

  1. [S6721] White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Greene Co., MO, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S6744] Springfield News-Leader, The, From the Dorothy Isabel Doran obituary in the Oct 2, 2002 edition.

Gladys Marie Graves1,2

F, b. June 18, 1939, d. June 18, 1939
FatherJess Monroe Graves1,2 b. December 15, 1896, d. July 4, 1979
MotherBessie W. Salkil1,2 b. September 12, 1898, d. April 24, 1976
     Gladys Marie Graves died on June 18, 1939 at Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri.2 She was born on June 18, 1939 at Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri.2

Citations

  1. [S6744] Springfield News-Leader, The, From the Agnes Swearengin obituary in the Jun 27, 2008 edition.
  2. [S6383] Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969, online https://s1.sos.mo.gov/Records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/

Evelynn Ann James1,2

F, b. March 12, 1934, d. September 18, 2015
     Evelynn Ann James was buried at Eastlawn Cemetery, 2244 E. Pythian Street, Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri.1,3 She Evelynn Ann Graves, 81 of Springfield, was born on March 12, 1934 to Verda (Wilson) and John James. She passed away on September 18, 2015. She lived for her family, babysat numerous children and they all called her grandma. She graduated from Bolivar Baptist College with a degree in secretarial. She loved animals, collected frogs, enjoyed gardens especially roses and pansies. "And though she be but little, she is fierce"-Shakespeare. Evelynn is preceded in death by her husband: Paul Graves; daughter: Melanie Jean Graves; parents; 2 brothers: Carrollee James and Robert "Bob" James; 2 sisters: Allene Davis and Georgene Porter; half brother: Paul James. She is survived by 3 daughters: Jo Lynn Lawrence and her husband Jim, Mary Elaine Hebert and her husband Terry and Julie Ann Nichols; son: Michael David Manis; 7 grandchildren: Gail, Roy, Troy, Michael, Chasity, Chrshonna and Benjamin; 4 great-grandchildren: Emily, Erin, Kyle and Katie; sister: Dana Mae Caffey and a host of family and friends. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 from 6 till 8 p.m. at Eastlawn Funeral Home, 2244 E Pythian, Springfield. Service will be on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will be in Eastlawn Cemetery.1 Her married name was Graves.1 She married Paul Graves, son of Jess Monroe Graves and Bessie W. Salkil.1,2 Evelynn Ann James was born on March 12, 1934.1,3 She died on September 18, 2015 at Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri, at age 81.1,3

Family

Paul Graves b. May 28, 1921, d. December 8, 1994
Marriage*She married Paul Graves, son of Jess Monroe Graves and Bessie W. Salkil.1,2 
Children
  • Melanie Jean Graves1,2
  • Jo Lynn Graves1,2
  • Mary Elaine Graves1,2
  • Julie Ann Graves1,2

Citations

  1. [S6752] Eastlawn Funeral Home, online http://www.eastlawnfh.com, From the Evelynn Ann Graves obituary.
  2. [S6744] Springfield News-Leader, The, From the Paul Graves obituary in the Dec 11, 1994 edition.
  3. [S3822] Eastlawn Cemetery, Greene Co., MO, online http://www.findagrave.com

Anna Huffman1

F, b. August 19, 1926, d. January 12, 2013
     Anna Huffman was buried at Springfield National Cemetery, 1702 East Seminole Street, Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri.2,1 Her married name was Graves.3 She married Jess Monroe Graves Jr., son of Jess Monroe Graves and Bessie W. Salkil.3,1 Anna Huffman was born on August 19, 1926.1,4,2 She died on January 12, 2013 at Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri, at age 86.2,4,1 She Anna Graves, 86 of Springfield was born August 19, 1926 and passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2013. Anna made her career as an LPN. She attended Golden Ave. Baptist Church. Anna enjoyed playing cards, square dancing, listening to music and spending time with family. Anna was preceded in death by her husband Jess Graves, Jr; parents Bill and Ethel Huffman; brothers Carl and Bill and her sister Alice. She is survived by her daughters Linda Hobbs and Kathy Flick; Son Tom Graves; grandchildren Joe Hobbs, Trampas Hobbs, Sherry Doyle, Brad Reeve, Harley Graves and Jamie Graves and 10 great grandchildren. Burial was at the National Cemetery in Springfield. on January 16, 2013.1

Family

Jess Monroe Graves Jr. b. July 16, 1923, d. September 5, 1983
Marriage*She married Jess Monroe Graves Jr., son of Jess Monroe Graves and Bessie W. Salkil.3,1 
Children
  • Tom Graves3,1
  • Kathy Graves3,1
  • Linda Graves3,1

Citations

  1. [S6744] Springfield News-Leader, The, From the Anna Graves obituary in the Jan 16, 2013 edition.
  2. [S5024] Springfield National Cemetery, Greene Co., MO, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S6743] Springfield Leader and Press, From the Jess Graves, Jr. obituary in the Sep 7, 1983 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.