From the Files of the REYNOLDS COUNTY COURIER 20 Years Ago - May 1969 Robert B. Baker, son of the late Otto and Lillie V. Baker, was born in REYNOLDS COUNTY on August 5, 1933 and died May 23, 1969 at the age of forty-five years. He was united in marriage on May 20, 1944 to Wanda Burnedith Osmon. To this union eight children were born, Shirley Jean Davis of St. Peters, Edward Lance Baker of Paragould, Ark., and Joan Emily, Patrick Allen, Katherine Sue, Samual Kent, Melissa Jane, Elizabeth Ann, all of whom are at home in Ellington Jean (Haywood) Clark died Sunday 23 November 2008, 19 days short of her 90th birthday (born 12 December 1918 In Ellington) to Edmond Grant Haywood and Amy Alma (nee)Copeland. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ellington, and the O'Fallon, ILL Senior citizens. Preceded in death by her parents (E.G. in 1955) (Amy Alma in 1946), by six brothers, Marvin Edgar (1963), James Alvin(1970), Clarence Richman ( 1979), Guy Wesley (1953), Ellis Ray (1989) Walter Walker (19790, five sisters, Maude Valle (1999) Martha Scheifer (1981) Edie Nebelsick (1996) Erna Hicks (1997) Nettie Miner (1997) Her Husband Everett Clark (1977), and one grandson Michael Montgomery (2007). Jean is survived by daughters Joyce (Stanley) Glastetter and Janice (Kenneth) Halbrook, granddaughter Amy (Daniel) Boaz, and great granddaughters Danielle Boaz and Samantha Boaz, and four step Grandchildren, and a special nephew Bob Nebelsick, of Belleville, and several other nieces and nephews. Funeral was held 25 November 2008, at the Schildknecht Funeral Home O'Fallon, Il. Bural at the Ellington City Cemetery. RAYFIELD CEMETERY - Per Reynolds Co cemetery book - From the Centerville Courthouse, take Hwy 21 North abt 5.3 miles to the intersection with Hwy 49 on the left. Take Hwy 49 W about 0.1 mile to the cemetery sign and the entrance on the right. Indicates a very well cared for cemetery. From the listing also appears to be rather large. The Daily Journal, St. Francois Co., MO, Wednesday, April 19, 2006 DESOTO - Funeral Services for Delmar R. Reese of DeSoto, Mo, formerly of Salem and Bunker, MO were held April 3, 2006 at James and Gahr Chapel, Salem, MO with Pastor Ted Wisdom officiating. Mr. Reese was born April 23, 1917 at Greeley, Mo to Luther Ely Reese and Ada Alice "Merritt" Reese. He was preceded in death by wife, Glena "Gant" Reese, daughter, Wanda Reese, sisters, Byrtle and Daphene Reese, Hazel Reese Holt and brother Clifford Harold "Jack" Reese. Mr. Reese died March 31, 2006 at the age of 88 y ears, 11 months and 8 days at the home of his son and daughter-in-law at DeSoto, MO. He is survived by son, Kenneth Reese and wife Audrey of DeSoto; grandchildren, Duan Reese and wife Joumana of Manchester, MO, Tracy Leaver and husband Robert of Barnhart, MO; three grandchildren, Alex Leaver, wife Christina, Robert Leaver, Johnny Leaver; great-great-granddaughter, Rachel Renee Leaver. Sister, Verda "Bee" Huckle Peterson of Foley, MO. Numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Interment was in Greeley Cemetery, Bunker, MO. Pallbearers were Alex Leaver, Charlie Wood, Larry Wood, John Reese, Paul Davis, and Duan Reese. "History of Early Reynolds County, Missouri," published in 1986 by James E. BELL, Black, MO: States that Reynolds Co. was formed in 1845 from Shannon Co. Many of the original settlers came via Washington Co., thus the author included information on Washington, as well as other nearby counties prior to 1845. Unfortunately (per author) records for Reynolds County were lost in two fires. Even its parent counties lost their records to fires as well, thus severely restricting available information from the early periods. Mr. BELL has brought together material concerning many early settlers to include the following: Henry PADGET, Andrew HENRY, Landon COPELAND, Collin C. CAMPBELL, William C. LOVE, James MAXWELL, John BUFORD, Pate BUFORD, Marvin MUNGER, and James CROWNOVER. Henry PADGET/T was the first settler in 1812. Under the alias Henry FRY he remained in the area for many years and finally died sometime after 1860, being over 104 years old! Andrew HENRY is credited with being the second settler For a number of these men, descendants were found and they have written their family history; thus providing much missing depth. A total of over 200 surnames are included in this book. This is an informational note only, I do not have the book. I thought you might like to be aware of it; perhaps you can locate a copy in your genealogy library. Reynolds County Probate Records 1872 - 1945 Lookup Available New jbell2435 (View posts) Posted: 16 Oct 2007 12:55PM GMT Classification: Query I just received the index book for this and I am willing to do lookups for anyone. Please note, this is just the index and not the actual records. If found here, you can request copies. Thanks. The O'Dell Cemetery I visited is located south of Ellington in Reynolds County, MO. From Hwy 21, south of Ellington, turn east onto Hwy HH. Turn right on County Road 530. This is a paved road that changes to a gravel road. Turn right on County Road 534. Look for a sign on the fence that says Lloyd's and continue straight ahead on County Road 534A. Pass the Lloyd's house on the right. Continue approximately 1/4 mile. The cemetery is at the top of the hill on the left. I have not found a listing for this cemetery online. I was visiting the grave of Odessa PRICE CONDRAY. Sorry I didn't look for any other names. I know of a cemetery near Garwood which may be the one you are thinking of. On highway 21 at Garwood turn right on gravel road just west of the old rock schoolhouse. about 1 mile down that road, turn right on another small dirt road, go about 1/2 mile. It is in this vicinity. Ask at the nearest house, they should be able to tell more exactly. I know some O'Dell's/Odle's are buried there but have no knowledge of any other burials. I live near Garwood but have never been to this graveyard myself. I know it is there from the people who live nearby. There are a lot of Harris family buried in Gresham Cemetery in Carter County MO. This is located very near Garwood. I know of the names George Harris and his wife Ina (Bone) I think, Harris. Delisa O'Dell Moore dmoore111141@hotmail.com BRITTANIA JANE PRICE was born 17 Mar 1899 in Wellston, Jackson County, Ohio, and died 13 Oct 1981 in Piedmont, Reynolds County, Missouri. She married NELSON A. CONNER 23 Dec 1920 in Benton, Franklin County, Ohio, son of WILLIAM CONNER and ELIZA LOUKS. He was born 06 Oct 1898 in Sessor, Franklin County, Illinois, and died 08 Sep 1970 in Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Ohio. I'm looking for an obituary for Brittania Jane - any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Carolyn at Mooloolaba@aol.com Jan 27, 2008 - 05:05:34 CST FARMINGTON - James Cornell Shy of Farmington passed away January 26, 2008, at Parkland Hospital at the age of 88 years. He was born on December 15, 1919, the son of the late Charles and Stella (Goggin) Shy. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Clarence, a grandson, Kevin Shy, and a daughter-in-law, Carol Shy. Mr. Shy was a farmer who also owned and operated his own sawmill, He was a member of the Farmington Church of the Nazarene, the Masonic Lodge A.F. and A.N., and the Order of the Eastern Star of Lesterville. Mr. Shy spent many happy days camping with his grandchildren and working on a new Black River Baptist Church building at Black, MO. He is survived by his wife, Dessie Juanita (Crocker) Shy. The couple enjoyed 70 happy years together, having dated for five years before being joined in marriage 65 years ago. Also surviving are a son, James Cornell Shy, Jr., granddaughter, Christi (Mrs. Jason) Johnson of Ironton, a great-granddaughter Briar Johnson, all of Ironton, a great-grandson, Gage Shy of Black, MO, and a brother, Ralph Shy and wife Geneva of Centerville, MO. Friends may call at Cozean Memorial Chapel from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, January 27, 2008. A funeral service will be Monday at 12 noon at the Cozean Chapel with the Rev. Frank Nash officiating. Burial will follow at Ottery Cemetery at Bellview, MO. Memorials may be directed to the Ottery Cemetery Fund. Daily Journal, Park Hills, St Francois, MO. January 27, 2008 Looking for the parents of William T. Brawley, b. 03 Oct 1891, d. 22 Aug. 1968 in MO, buried in Murphy Cemetery, Reynolds Co., MO. Probably married to Naomi or Neona Worley, b. 12 Mar 1896, Piedmont, Wayne Co., MO, d. 02 Jul 1956, buried Murphy Cemetery. She was the daughter of William Andrew & Mary Jane (Mauk) Worley