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Myrtle A. Stockton was born on 25 January 1924 in Missouri; daughter of Leonard H. and Eunice (Basham) Stockton. She married Arthur Crumbwell Southard son of Oliver Crumwell Southard and Paralie Octavia Moreland, on 22 February 1941 in Broadway Baptist Church, Broadway, Maries Co., MO. Myrtle A. Stockton died on 17 January 1998 in Cuba, Crawford Co., MO,

She was buried in January 1998 in Southard Cemetery, Maries Co., MO, Findagrave #63658900.

Roger Arthur Southard was born on 6 November 1942 in Missouri. He died on 9 November 2008

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Rolla, Mo. -

Roger A. Southard 66, of St. James, Mo., passed away Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, in Jefferson City, Mo.

Roger was born Nov. 6, 1942, in Rolla, Mo. to the late Arthur and Myrtle (Stockton) Southard.

Roger was a truck driver, a better career choice could not have been chosen, he not only loved to drive, but loved to talk about trucks and the adventures that he had. He enjoyed hunting and being outdoors, spending time with his family, and making people laugh.

Roger was a proud father/grandfather to four boys and three grandsons.

Roger is survived by his sons, Michael Southard and wife Dana, of Jefferson City, Mo.; Matthew Southard, of Springfield, Mo.; Cain Southard, of Union, Mo.; Cole Southard, of Union, Mo.; brother, Leonard Southard, of St. James, Mo.; sisters, Karen Cochran and husband Elmer, of St. James, Mo.; Sharon Webster and husband Dan, of Cuba, Mo.; Verlee Foust and husband Jim, of St. James, Mo.; LaDonna Southard, of Kansas City, Mo.; grandsons, Alex, Dallas, and Dillon Southard; a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral service for Roger A. Southard was held Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008 in the St. James Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary with Reverend Jack Scudder officiating.

Interment was in the Southard Cemetery in Maries County, Mo.

A visitation for family and friends was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008.

Memorials are suggested to the Southard Cemetery, cards are available at all James & Gahr locations.

He was buried in November 2008 in Southard Cemetery, Maries Co., MO, Findagrave #31399004.

Leonard Oliver "Lenny" Southard was born on 8 September 1947 in Waynesville, Pulaski Co., MO. He died on 18 January 2024 in St. James, Phelps Co., MO,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Leonard "Lenny" Oliver Southard, of St. James, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at the age of 76 years, 4 months and 10 days. He was born to Late Arthur and Myrtle (nee.Stockton) Southard on September 8, 1947 in Waynesville, Missouri.

Lenny was a caring and thoughtful brother to Karen Southard, of MO, LaDonna Southard, of Kansas City, MO, Verlee Foust, of St. James, MO and Sharon (Dan) Webster, of Cuba, MO. Leonard was preceded in death by one brother Roger Southard.

He was a loving father to Denise (Frankie) Chew of Hendersonville, Tennessee, Shawn (Erica) Southard of Mount Airy, Georgia and Melissia (Jeremy) Sorrells of Calhoon, Georgia. Lenny was blessed to have seven grandchildren, Hailey Chew, Hannah Chew, Jasmyn Chew, Kristin Golden, Kameron Southard, Jayden Sorrells, and Lailee Sorrells.

Lenny was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed watching old westerns, and The Price Is Right. Most importantly he loved spending time with his family and friends. Anyone that new Lenny knows his cars were always meticulously clean and spotless, sometimes washing them twice a day. He also enjoyed driving his Airboat out on the lake fishing and just thinking about life. He was a loving and caring father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

Funeral service for Lenny will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 26, 2024 at the St. James Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary. Interment will be at the Southard Cemetery with full Military Honors. Visitation for family and friends will be held at the Chapel prior to the service from 11:00AM until service time at 1PM. For online condolences please visit www.jamesgahrmortuary.com.

He was buried in January 2024.

Elmer Shirrell Cochran was born on 23 June 1926. He married Karen Esther Southard daughter of Arthur Crumbwell Southard and Myrtle A. Stockton, about 1997. Elmer Shirrell Cochran died on 18 January 2017 in St. James, Phelps Co., MO,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Elmer Shirrell Cochran of St. James, Mo. passed away at the Missouri Veterans Home in St. James, Mo. on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. He was 90 years, 6 months, and 26 days of age.

Elmer Shirrell Cochran was born on June 23, 1926 to his parents: John Boley and Louett Hayes Cochran on June 23, 1926.

Elmer Cochran was an owner/manager of a restaurant in Waynesville, Mo. He served his country proudly for over 20 years in the Air Force and the Army and also was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He also operated a Real Estate Company in St. James for many years. Elmer loved to hunt and fish and for many years he raised Beagle Dogs. He was a story teller and loved to laugh. He loved all of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren very much. He will be greatly miss by all who knew and loved him.

Elmer Cochran is survived by his wife: Karen Cochran of St. James, Mo.; sons: Wayne Cochran and wife Tomie of Tennessee; and Steve Cochran of Salem, Mo.; daughters: Kay Arthur and husband Mike of Lebanon, Mo.; Judie Riddle of Salem, Mo.; and Melissa Roark and husband Shannon Roark of St. James, Mo. Along with 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Preceding Elmer Cochran in death is his parents: John Boley and Louett Hayes Cochran; wives: Jesse Cochran and Betty Cochran; brothers: Ernie Cochran, Alfred Cochran, and Lester Cochran; three sisters: Mae Sharp, Effie Harrison, and Oma Spencer.

Visitation for Elmer Cochran will be held on Sunday, January 22, 2017 from 1 - 3 PM at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Mo.

Funeral Services will be conducted on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at 3 PM at the Jones Fuenral Home with Pastor Frank Brooks officiating. Pallbearers will be Shannon Arthur, Benjy Daniel, Michael Arthur, Casey Quinn, Kenneth Cochran, and Jim King. Songs will be Just A Closer Walk With Thee and Take My Hard Precious Lord. Burial will be in the Broadway Baptist Memorial Cemetery in rural St. James, Mo.

All arrangements are under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Mo.

He was buried in January 2017 in Broadway Baptist Cemetery, Broadway, Maries Co., MO, Findagrave #175514244.

Marvin David "Dave" Clark was born on 30 March 1970 in Missouri. He died on 7 November 1988.

He was buried in November 1988 in Matlock Cemetery, Dillon Twp., Phelps Co., MO, Findagrave #79235251.

Marvin David "Dave" Clark lived in 1986 in St. James, Phelps Co., MO. He lived in Springfield, Greene Co., MO.

Lydia Josephine James was born on 30 November 1881 in Johnson Twp., Maries Co., MO; daughter of George Washington and Triza Missouri (Hart) James. 1900 census shows the birth year 1882, however, her brother Lee Lord James shows APR 1883 on the same census, which combination is not possible. He later claimed (WW II draft registration) that he had been born in 1882 -- also not possible if Lydia was actually born in 1881, which is what her later documentation shows. DLB 2025.¹ She died on 30 January 1973 in Maries Co., MO.

She was buried in February 1973 in Macedonia Cemetery, Rolla, Phelps Co., MO, Findagrave #48183023.

Ralph John Southard was born on 3 April 1904 in Missouri. He died on 17 December 1989 in St. James, Phelps Co., MO.

He was buried in December 1989 in Macedonia Cemetery, Rolla, Phelps Co., MO, Findagrave #50166789.

Clarence L. Southard was born on 10 August 1908 in Maries Co., MO. He married Helen Lucy Brown on 21 January 1945 in Rolla, Phelps Co., MO; Helen was first married to Louis Carl Kossuth (1905-1931) and had sons Charles Louis (1928-2010) and Carl Eugene Kossuth (1930-1974). He died on 13 February 1988 in St. James, Phelps Co., MO.

He was buried in February 1988 in Macedonia Cemetery, Rolla, Phelps Co., MO, Findagrave #48183019.

Loyd Oral Southard was born on 30 November 1911 in Maries Co., MO. He died on 7 April 1975 in St. James, Phelps Co., MO.

He was buried in April 1975 in Macedonia Cemetery, Rolla, Phelps Co., MO, Findagrave #48183024.

Gracie Euleen Southard was born on 12 November 1914 in Maries Co. (probably), MO. She married Willis Avery "Jack" Kean on 28 August 1937 in Phelps Co., MO. She died on 30 May 1995.

She was buried in June 1995 in Macedonia Cemetery, Rolla, Phelps Co., MO, Findagrave #49690386.

Odell Elzie Southard was born on 15 May 1918 in Vichy, Maries Co., MO. He married Genevieve Loretta Moreland on 9 November 1950 in Fulton Co., AR. He died on 22 January 1978.

He was buried in January 1978 in Macedonia Cemetery, Rolla, Phelps Co., MO, Findagrave #48183027.

Pfc. Waldo D. Southard was born on 6 April 1921 in Maries Co., MO. He died on 8 July 1944 in Cherbourg, France.

Helen Lucy Brown was born on 3 October 1907 in Cold Spring, Phelps Co., MO; daughter of Charles Edward and Delphia Keziah (Baker) Brown. She married Clarence L. Southard son of John Linsberg Southard and Lydia Josephine James, on 21 January 1945 in Rolla, Phelps Co., MO; Helen was first married to Louis Carl Kossuth (1905-1931) and had sons Charles Louis (1928-2010) and Carl Eugene Kossuth (1930-1974). Helen Lucy Brown died on 1 September 2000 in St. James, Phelps Co., MO.

She was buried in September 2000, Findagrave #48183021.

Willis Avery "Jack" Kean was born on 16 March 1912 in Litchfield, Montgomery Co., IL; son of Walter Winfred and Lillie Maud (Bandy) Kean. He married Gracie Euleen Southard daughter of John Linsberg Southard and Lydia Josephine James, on 28 August 1937 in Phelps Co., MO. Willis Avery "Jack" Kean died on 26 December 1985.

He was buried in December 1985 in Macedonia Cemetery, Rolla, Phelps Co., MO, Findagrave #49690466.