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     Mary Hester Gardner was buried at Gracemont Cemetery, Gracemont, Caddo Co., Oklahoma.² She was born on June 2, 1914 at Van Buren Co., Arkansas.² As of 1944,her married name was Barbee.¹ She married Alfred Pershing Barbee, son of Frank James Barbee and Georgia Merl Gray, in 1944 at Oklahoma.¹ Mary Hester Gardner died on September 2, 1991 at Caddo Co., Oklahoma, at age 77.²

     His Social Security Number was 446-46-3452.² Troy Lee Barbee was buried at Memory Lane Cemetery, Anadarko, Caddo Co., Oklahoma.⁴ He was born on October 13, 1946 at Anadarko, Caddo Co., Oklahoma.⁵ He married Carol L. Halpin on December 23, 1970 at Wichita Co., Texas.³ Troy Lee Barbee died on August 18, 2006 at Caddo Co., Texas, at age 59.²

     Loreta Fern Boyer was buried at Painter Cemetery, Shell Knob, Barry Co., Missouri.^1,3 Her Social Security Number was 487-76-8302.² Her married name was Barbee.¹ She was born on November 16, 1928 at Sweetwater, Oklahoma.² She married Ray Edward Barbee, son of Frank James Barbee and Georgia Merl Gray, on December 5, 1945 at Portales, Roosevelt Co., New Mexico.^1,5,3,4 Loreta Fern Boyer died on September 4, 1994 at Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri, at age 65.^2,3 She SHELL KNOB - Loreta Fern Barbee, 65, Shell Knob, died at 8:06 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, 1994, in her daughter's residence in Springfield, following a lengthy Illness. Mrs. Barbee, daughter of Samuel Wesley and Cora Allee House Boyer, was born Nov. 16, 1928, in Sayre, Okla. She moved to Springfield, Mo., in 1958, from the state of New Mexico, and moved to Shell Knob in 1983. She was a past member of Seminole Baptist Temple and Park Crest Baptist Church, both of Springfield, and was currently a member of First Baptist Church of Shell Knob. She was a homemaker. She married Ray E. Barbee on Dec. 5. 1946, in Portales, N.M. He preceded her in death Sept, 27, 1992. Survivors include two sons, John Edward Barbee and his wife, Pat, Willard, and Daniel Barbee, Springfield; four daughters, Alice Foster and her husband, Dale, Jerri Hawkins and her husband, Guy, and Paula Manweiler and her husband, Ron, all of Springfield, and Donna Jankowski and her husband, Ken, Republic; 17 grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; three great-grandchildren; 13 step-great-grandchildren; a brother, Ira Boyer, Ridgefield, Wash; and five sisters, Thelma Wormington, Willits, Calif., Amy Vance, Portales, N.M., Mary Lou Mahan, Hobbs, N.M., Emma Lee Goins, Tulsa, Okla., and Joyce Thomas, Van Buren, Ark. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Wesley Boyer and Paul Boyer; and two sisters, Lydia Heard and Polly Yates. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today in First Baptist Church, Shell Knob, with the Rev. Ken Jankowski and the Rev. Nick Arnold officiating. Burial will be in Painter Cemetery, Shell Knob, with the Rev. Date Foster officiating. on September 7, 1994.³

     John Edward Barbee was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 3506 N National Avenue, Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 494-60-1069.⁶ He married Pat Unknown.^2,3 John Edward Barbee married Donna Unknown.⁴ John Edward Barbee was born on August 22, 1953.^1,6 He died on May 23, 2003 at Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri, at age 49.^1,4,6 He John Edward Barbee, age 49, of Springfield, died at 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 23, 2003 in his home. A retired railroad employee and Sigma house board director, He enjoyed harleys, fund-raising and volunteering for Sigma house. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Arnie and David Aye, and grandsons Keeghan and Elijah Aye; son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Melissaa Barbee, and grandson Killian Barbee; and daughter and son-in-law, Christy and Steve Blehm, grandsons Mitchell and Wade, and granddaughter, Josie. He is also survived by fiancee, Cindi Williamson, and previous wives, Pat Barbee and Donna Wilson. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Loreta and Ray Barbee. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2003 in Seminole Baptist Temple with burial in Greenlawn North Cemetery under direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North. on May 23, 2003.⁴

     Paula Ray Barbee was buried at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, 4500 South Lone Pine Avenue, Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri.^1,4 She was born on April 9, 1951 at Portales, Roosevelt Co., New Mexico.^5,1,4 As of October 9, 1970,her married name was Manweiler.¹ She married Ronald D. Manweiler on October 9, 1970 at Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri.^1,2,3 Paula Ray Barbee died on July 7, 2009 at Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri, at age 58.^5,1,4 She Paula Ray Manweiler, 58, of Springfield, Mo., went home to be with the Lord July 7, 2009, after a two year battle with cancer. She was born April 9, 1951, in Portales, N.M., the daughter of Ray and Loreta (Boyer) Barbee. She married Ronald D. Manweiler on October 9, 1970, in Springfield, Mo. Paula was employed by Bass Pro Shops and a member of Boulevard Baptist Church. She accepted Jesus as her Savior as a young girl and worshipped her Lord in song and service faithfully. Paula was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Loreta Barbee; and brother John Barbee. Paula leaves behind her loving husband, Ron Manweiler; three children, Niki and Greg Smith, Rick and wife, Michelle, and Danny Manweiler, all of Springfield; three grandchildren; three sisters, Alice and Dale Foster, Jerri and Guy Hawkins of Springfield, and Donna and Ken Jankowski of Horseheads, N.Y; and one brother, Dan Barbee of Springfield, Mo. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Paula was a joy to all who knew and loved her. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends but reunited in heaven with brothers and sisters in Christ. A visitation will be held Thursday, July 9, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m., in Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at Rivermonte, 4500 S. Lone Pine, Springfield, Mo. A funeral service will be held Friday, July 10, 2009, at 10 a.m., with Pastor Doug Shivers officiating, in Boulevard Baptist Church, 1030 S. Eastgate, Springfield, Mo., with interment to follow in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens. on July 9, 2009.¹

     Juanita Ginnings Juanita Barbee was born on April 14, 1924 in Durant, Oklahoma to Joe C. and Emma Ginnings. She was the youngest of 12 children. At the age of 3 her family moved to Friona, Texas. When she was 5 they moved to the Oklahoma Lane Community where she started to school. Then in 1933, they moved to Roosevelt County, New Mexico where she was a resident until 2012, when she moved to Austin, Texas with her daughter and son-in-law. She graduated from Portales High School in 1942 then attended college at New Mexico A&M and later Eastern New Mexico University. During WWII, she worked at Clovis Air Base for three years in the Payroll Department. In 1946, she went to work for Thomas E. Boyd in Portales, New Mexico as a CPA. After 23 years, she purchased the business and operated it until her retirement on April 15, 1990. Math and working with numbers was what she enjoyed most. On July 16, 1948, she married Roy W. Barbee. They had two children, Emma Jo Barbee-Webber and Jerry Barbee. She also enjoyed all kinds of puzzles, reading, knitting, crocheting and traveling. She had traveled to all 50 states and 2 other countries. She also enjoyed visiting at the nursing homes in Portales and Clovis, delivering Meals on Wheels and working with World Bible. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Barbee; parents, Joe C. and Emma Ginnings; six brothers; and 5 sisters. Juanita is survived by her daughter, Emma Barbee-Webber and her spouse Mark of Austin; her son, Jerry Barbee and his spouse Carol of Holly Lake Ranch, Texas; four grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. At the time of her passing she was a member of the Dripping Springs Church of Christ. When in Roosevelt County she was a member of Third and Kilgore Church of Christ. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to New Mexico Christian Children's Home.¹ She was born on April 14, 1924 at Durant, Bryan Co., Oklahoma.^2,1 As of July 16, 1948,her married name was Barbee.² She married Roy Wesley Barbee, son of Frank James Barbee and Georgia Merl Gray, on July 16, 1948 at Portales, Roosevelt Co., New Mexico.^2,1 Juanita Ginnings died on January 6, 2018 at New Mexico at age 93.²

     Her Social Security Number was 525-66-3724.² Ella Mae Betts was buried at Portales Cemetery, 1600 E. 3rd Street, Portales, Roosevelt Co., New Mexico.^3,4 She Ella Mae Barbee, 74, of Portales, died Monday, May 24, 2004, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales. She was born on April 13, 1930, in Olney Springs, Colo., to Octavia and Frank Betts. She grew up in Del Norte, Colo., and Portales, where she graduated from Portales High School. She married Glen W. Barbee on Aug. 6, 1948, in Portales. They operated a dairy farm for many years. She spent most of her life as a homemaker. She had been an active member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxillary and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Jack and Charles Betts. Survivors include her husband, Glen W. Barbee of Portales; her daughter and son-in-law, Robin and Fred Nations of Portales; a brother, Frank Betts of Roswell; and two grandchildren, Ace and Jake Nations of Portales. David Bennett will officiate the services. Burial will be at Portales Cemetery. All friends will be honorary pallbearers. Arrangements are by Wheeler Mortuary of Portales.⁴ She was born on April 13, 1930 at Olney Springs, Crowley Co., Colorado.^3,4,2 As of August 6, 1948,her married name was Barbee.¹ She married Glenn Willis "Glen" Barbee, son of Frank James Barbee and Georgia Merl Gray, on August 6, 1948 at Portales, Roosevelt Co., New Mexico.^1,4 Ella Mae Betts died on May 24, 2004 at Portales, Roosevelt Co., New Mexico, at age 74.^3,4,2