Sarah Mable Pierce
F, #159365, b. 24 January 1910, d. 13 October 1993
Biography
Sarah Mable Pierce was born on 24 January 1910 in Maries Co. (probably), MO; daughter of Charles Arthur and Mary Rilla (Giesler) Pierce. She died on 13 October 1993.
She was buried in October 1993 in Broadway Baptist Cemetery, Broadway, Maries Co., MO, Findagrave #40221694.
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Walter Arthur Southard
M, #159366, b. 6 October 1932, d. 29 August 1997
Parents
Biography
Walter Arthur Southard was born on 6 October 1932. He married
Betty Jean Clayton on 26 March 1954 in St. James, Phelps Co., MO; this marriage was very brief -- according to the Social Security Applications and Claims Index, she was remarried to a Grinfield by January 1956. (Ancestry.com). I found no online evidence of another marriage for Walter. DLB 2025. He died on 29 August 1997.
He was buried in 1997 in Broadway Baptist Cemetery, Broadway, Maries Co., MO, Findagrave #40221682.
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Betty Jean Clayton
F, #159367, b. 7 July 1931, d. 10 June 2001
Biography
Betty Jean Clayton was born on 7 July 1931 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL; daughter of William W. and Madge E. (Layton) Clayton of Birmingham, Alabama. She married
Walter Arthur Southard son of
James Loyd Southard and
Sarah Mable Pierce, on 26 March 1954 in St. James, Phelps Co., MO; this marriage was very brief -- according to the Social Security Applications and Claims Index, she was remarried to a Grinfield by January 1956. (Ancestry.com). I found no online evidence of another marriage for Walter. DLB 2025. Betty Jean Clayton died on 10 June 2001.
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Minnie Maggie Fannon
F, #159368, b. 7 March 1888, d. 21 March 1979
Biography
Minnie Maggie Fannon was born on 7 March 1888 in Vichy, Maries Co., MO; daughter of William Marion and Martha Virginia "Jennie" (Eddleman) Fannon. She married
Samuel Lee Southard son of
William B. Southard and
Mary Davault, on 1 December 1910 in Phelps Co., MO. Minnie Maggie Fannon died on 21 March 1979 in Springfield, Greene Co., MO.
She was buried in March 1979 in Macedonia Cemetery, Rolla, Phelps Co., MO, Findagrave #48183026.
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William Eugene Southard
M, #159369, b. 20 October 1911, d. 14 June 1982
Parents
Biography
William Eugene Southard was born on 20 October 1911 in Veto, Maries Co., MO. He married
Mildred Nadine Francis on 21 June 1941 in Rolla, Phelps Co., MO. He died on 14 June 1982 in Springfield, Greene Co., MO.
He was buried in June 1982 in Springfield National Cemetery, Springfield, Greene Co., MO, Findagrave #3281153.
Occupation: Automobile factory worker (1940, 1950.) William Eugene Southard lived on 6 April 1940 in Ferguson, St. Louis Co., MO.
1 He began military service WW II service, U.S. Navy, Chief Petty Officer. He lived in 1960 in Norfolk, VA.
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Citations
- [S2265] Ferguson, ED 95-288, sheet 4A, Household 75, 1940 Federal Census, St. Louis County, Missouri. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Rolls 2147 - 2154.
Mary Opal Southard
F, #159370, b. 8 June 1914, d. 15 July 2010
Parents
Biography
Mary Opal Southard was born on 8 June 1914 in Maries Co., MO. She married
John Edgar Taylor on 21 March 1931 in Rolla, Phelps Co., MO. She died on 15 July 2010 in Springfield, Greene Co., MO,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Mary Opal Taylor
(June 8, 1914 - July 15, 2010)
Mary Opal Taylor, age 96, of Springfield, MO, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2010 at James River Care Center.
She was born June 8, 1914, in Veto, Mo, to Samuel and Minnie (Fannon) Southard.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. , Monday, July 19, 2010, at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Springfield, MO. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North Springfield, MO.
She was buried in July 2010 in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Springfield, Greene Co., MO, Findagrave #55009073.
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Mildred Nadine Francis
F, #159371, b. 20 April 1913, d. 15 April 2003
Biography
Mildred Nadine Francis was born on 20 April 1913 in Randolph Co. (probably), MO; daughter of William and Emma J. (Burton) Francis. She married
Alfred Carlyle Enochs on 10 November 1934 in Macon, Macon Co., MO; Alfred remarried to Marjorie G. Samm in 1942 and had three children with her. She and
Alfred Carlyle Enochs were divorced before April 1940. She married
William Eugene Southard son of
Samuel Lee Southard and
Minnie Maggie Fannon, on 21 June 1941 in Rolla, Phelps Co., MO. Mildred Nadine Francis died on 15 April 2003 in McKinney, Collin Co., TX,
Obituary – The Springfield News-Leader, Springfield, Missouri; Thursday, 24 APR 2003, page 3B (Newspapers.com):
Mildred Nadine Southard, 89
FRISCO, Texas – Mrs. Mildred Nadine Southard, Frisco, Texas, formerly of Springfield, a homemaker, died at 10:15 a.m. April 15 in McKinney, Texas. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Springfield National Cemetery under direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield.
She was buried in April 2003 in Springfield National Cemetery, Springfield, Greene Co., MO, Findagrave #127156892.
Mildred Nadine Francis lived on 6 April 1940 in Ferguson, St. Louis Co., MO.
1 She was found on a passenger list on 7 April 1948 in Miami, Dade Co., FL.
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Citations
- [S2265] Ferguson, ED 95-288, sheet 4A, Household 75, 1940 Federal Census, St. Louis County, Missouri. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Rolls 2147 - 2154.
John Edgar Taylor
M, #159372, b. 20 March 1909, d. 23 March 1991
Biography
John Edgar Taylor was born on 20 March 1909. He married
Mary Opal Southard daughter of
Samuel Lee Southard and
Minnie Maggie Fannon, on 21 March 1931 in Rolla, Phelps Co., MO. John Edgar Taylor died on 23 March 1991.
He was buried in March 1991 in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Springfield, Greene Co., MO, Findagrave #103134081.
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Connie Lee Taylor
F, #159373, b. 3 July 1940, d. 13 July 2023
Parents
Biography
Connie Lee Taylor was born on 3 July 1940 in Rolla, Phelps Co., MO. She married Boyd R. Sade on 28 March 1959; son of Oliver Russell and Elvena (Eagleburger) Sade of Springfield, Missouri. She died on 13 July 2023 in Springfield, Greene Co., MO,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Connie Lee (Taylor) Sade 83, Springfield, MO, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023 after a long illness. She was born in Rolla, MO. on July 3, 1940, to Mary Opal Southard and John Edgar Taylor. She attended elementary school in her earlier years, at Arlington, MO, and Newburg, MO. During this time, they lived in Arlington, MO. The rest of her life she lived in Springfield, MO, graduating from Central Senior High School, in 1958.
Connie's working career led her to work at Heer's Department Store, as a salesperson, she also worked at Three Sister's Dress Shop, Springfield Tablet Company, and Glendale High School. Connie came to know the Lord Jesus Christ at an early age, through Bible School and Summer Missionary in Arlington, MO, and through a christian Grandmother and Mother. She accepted the Lord Jesus Christ at the age of 11 at Benton Avenue Methodist Church, and she was later baptized into the fellowship of Springfield Second Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Edgar and Mary Opal (Southard) Taylor
On March 28, 1959, she was married to Boyd R. Sade. Boyd survives her after 64 years of marriage, to this union a daughter Becky Bright (Roy); and son, Steven Sade (Heather) were born. Connie also leaves behind four grandchildren: Brandon Baum, Ashley Baum, Tanner (Holly) Sade and Taylor (Patricia) Sade; and two great-grandchildren: Merrick and Maia Sade.
Graveside services Monday, July 17, 2023 in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. No visitation or viewing were planned.
She was buried in July 2023 in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Springfield, Greene Co., MO, Findagrave #256610741.
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Rebecca Anne Sade
F, #159375, b. 7 July 1960, d. 31 August 2023
Parents
Family: Michael Ray Baum
| Son | Brandon Baum |
| Daughter | Ashley Baum |
Biography
Rebecca Anne Sade was born on 7 July 1960 in Springfield, Greene Co., MO. She married Michael Ray Baum on 13 August 1983 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Springfield, Greene Co., MO; Michael remarried to Paula Jean Nelms in APR 2003. She and Michael Ray Baum were divorced before April 2003. She married Roy Bright on 3 March 2006. She died on 31 August 2023 in Springfield, Greene Co., MO,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Rebecca Anne Bright, 63, of Springfield, Missouri passed away at 5:45 pm August 31st, 2023 at Cox Hospital after a hard fight against breast cancer. She went in peace and was reunited with her mother, Connie Sade, in heaven who passed earlier this summer.
She was born in Springfield, Missouri to Boyd and Connie Sade on July 7, 1960. She attended school in Springfield and graduated from Glendale High in 1978. She was a proud member of the Glendale "Scotties" during her time there. She went on to attend Missouri State University and graduated in 1982 with a BS in Office Administration.
"Becky" worked at Forvis (formerly BKD) for 41 years and it is a legacy she leaves behind. Working gave her joy even in her last days.
She was a wonderful wife, mother, friend and supporter. She welcomed everyone around her with open arms and made sure they felt at home and taken care of in her presence. She was a giver.
On March 3, 2006 Becky married Roy L. Bright and celebrated 17 beautiful and loving years of marriage....
A celebration of life will be held at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home at 5:30pm on Friday, September 8, 2023. Funeral services to follow for the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to:
● The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, in support of Becky's great nephew, CFF Gateway Chapter, 10900 Manchester Road, Suite #206, St. Louis, MO. 63122. Checks can be written to "CFF" with "Merrick's Crewsade" in the memo. Or donations can be made directly at fightcf.cff.org/goto/Merrickscrewsade
● Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks (https://give.bcfo.org/.)
She was buried in September 2023 in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Springfield, Greene Co., MO, Findagrave #259167717.
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Nixie I. Gower
F, #159387, b. 20 December 1913, d. 8 October 2000
Biography
Nixie I. Gower was born on 20 December 1913 in Missouri. She died on 8 October 2000 in Cape Coral, Lee Co., FL.
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Jerry Rex Southard
M, #159388, b. 25 February 1934, d. 5 November 1998
Parents
Biography
Jerry Rex Southard was born on 25 February 1934 in Newburg, Phelps Co., MO. He died on 5 November 1998 in Cape Coral, Lee Co., FL,
Obituary – News-Press, Fort Myers, Florida; Saturday, 27 NOV 1998, page 3B (Newspapers.com):
JERRY REX SOUTHARD
Jerry Rex Southard, 64, of Cape Coral, FL, died Thursday, November 5, 1998 in Cape Coral. He moved here in 1974 from St. Louis, MO. He attended Cape Coral Alliance Church.
He is survived by his mother, Nixie Fabre of Cape Coral.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Nov. 9, at 1:00 p.m. at Coral Ridge Funeral Home. Interment will follow.
CORAL RIDGE FUNERAL HOME.
He was buried in November 1998 in Coral Ridge Cemetery, Cape Coral, Lee Co., FL, Findagrave #176208692.
Jerry Rex Southard lived in April 1940 in Newburg, Phelps Co., MO. He lived in 1951 in St. Louis, MO. He began military service on 28 October 1953 Korean War era service, U.S. Army, discharged 28 SEP 1956.
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