Paul Arnold Cooper was born on Mar 3, 1933 at Birch Tree, Shannon County, Missouri. He was the son of Mack Arnold Cooper and Dona Pearl Derryberry. Paul married Nancy Antrim on Jan 12, 1957 at Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri. Paul Arnold Cooper died on Mar 9, 1995 at Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri, at age 62. Paul was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Birch Tree, Shannon County, Missouri.
     

Paul Arnold Cooper was born March 3, 1933, in Birch Tree, Missouri, the son of Mack Arnold and Dona Pearl Derryberry Cooper. He departed this life March 9, 1995, in Mtn. View, Missouri, at the age of 62 years.
He was united in marriage to Nancy L. Antrim on January 12, 1957, in Mtn. View, Missouri. To this union three children were born.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and one sister.
He is survived by one son, Michael W. Cooper of Mtn. View, MO; two daughters, Paula S. Berner of Mtn. View, MO; and Sherry L. Cooper of Fremont, MO; one brother, Murrel Cooper of Birch Tree, MO; four sisters, Norma Pohl of St. James, MO; Rosealee Nix of DeQueen, AR; and Jusnita Wood and Pearl Etherton, both of Birch Tree, MO; three grandchildren, Jerremy, Michael Paul, and Samantha Nicole.
Paul was a member of the V.F.W. Post #3009 in Mtn. View.
Funeral services were held March 13, 1995, at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Mtn. View with Otto Foust officiating. Interment was in the Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Mtn. View.

     Nancy married Paul Arnold Cooper, son of Mack Arnold Cooper and Dona Pearl Derryberry, on Jan 12, 1957 at Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri.

      Murrel Henry Otto Cooper was born on Jun 27, 1936 at Birch Tree, Shannon County, Missouri. He was the son of Mack Arnold Cooper and Dona Pearl Derryberry. Murrel married Lula Mae Sechrest on Mar 11, 1958. Murrel Henry Otto Cooper died on Jan 9, 2008 at Birch Tree, Shannon County, Missouri, at age 71. Murrel was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Birch Tree, Shannon County, Missouri.
     

Murrel Henry Otto Cooper was born on the old family farm north of Birch Tree, Mo., on June 27, 1936, the son of Mack Arnold Cooper and Dona Pearl (Derryberry) Cooper. Murrel passed over Jan. 9, 2008, at Birch Tree Place, Birch Tree, Mo. Murrel was united in marriage March 11, 1958, to Lula Mae Sechrest. To this union, one daughter, Kathy, was born. This union also gave him a stepdaughter, Rhonda Pittman, who he raised as his own daughter. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Daniel Archie Cooper and Paul Arnold Cooper; one sister, Dorthy Christine Norris; and one brother-in-law, Ed Etherton. Murrel is survived by his wife, Lula Mae Cooper, of the home; one daughter, Kathy Kolbe and husband, Bruce, of Birch Tree; one stepdaughter, Rhonda Bradshaw of Birch Tree; three grandchildren, Kerri (Kolbe) Vermillion and husband, Audy, of Mountain View, Mo., Timothy Bradshaw and wife, Priscilla, of Summersville, Mo., and Daniel Bradshaw and companion, Jami Sickmeier; three shining stars who brought light and joy to Murrel, his three great-grandsons, Dalton Vermillion, Gabriel Bradshaw, and Evan Bradshaw; one step-great-granddaughter, Jessica Vermillion; four sisters including twin sister Pearl Isabell Etherton, Juanita Jane Wood and husband, Bob, all of Birch Tree, Norma Jean Pohl of St. James, Mo., and Rosalie Nix of DeQueen, Ark; a host of nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends. Murrel was a kind and gentle man who touched many lives. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, 2008, at Church of God of Prophecy of Birch Tree, Mo., with Brother Roger Smith officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery, Birch Tree under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Mo.

     Lula married Murrel Henry Otto Cooper, son of Mack Arnold Cooper and Dona Pearl Derryberry, on Mar 11, 1958.

     Pearl Isabelle Cooper was the daughter of Mack Arnold Cooper and Dona Pearl Derryberry. Pearl married Edward H. Etherton on Jan 3, 1955 at Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California.

      Edward H. Etherton was born on Nov 20, 1914 at Eminence, Henry County, Kentucky. Edward married Pearl Isabelle Cooper, daughter of Mack Arnold Cooper and Dona Pearl Derryberry, on Jan 3, 1955 at Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California. Edward H. Etherton died on May 25, 1991 at Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, at age 76. Edward was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Birch Tree, Shannon County, Missouri.
     

Edward Harley Etherton was born November 20, 1914 in Eminence, Kentucky the son of Emmett and Marriah J. Warren Etherton and departed this life on May 25, 1991 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield at the age of 76 years.
Ed was united in marriage to Pearl Isabelle Cooper on January 3, 1955 in Long Beach, California.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Ed is survived by his wife, Pearl, of the home in Birch Tree where they lived for 20 some years. As a young man Ed was baptized into the Methodist Church in Peoria, IL. He served his country for 5 years in the U.S. Air Force during WWII.
Ed was a very gifted Artist and leaves behind many beautiful paintings. He had many friends and neighbors and will be missed by all who knew him.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 29 at 10 am in the Duncan Funeral Chapel at Birch Tree With Rev. Truman Pulliam officiating. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Birch Tree.

     Daniel Archie Cooper was the son of Mack Arnold Cooper and Dona Pearl Derryberry.

      Charles Archie Derryberry was born on Dec 2, 1911 at Hartshorn, Texas County, Missouri. He was the son of Robert E. Lee Derryberry and Minnie Jane Watts. Charles married Avis Adams in 1935; no issue. Charles Archie Derryberry died on May 9, 1982 at Farmington, San Juan County, New Mexico, at age 70.

      Avis Adams was born on Nov 2, 1912 at Ink, Shannon County, Missouri. Avis married Charles Archie Derryberry, son of Robert E. Lee Derryberry and Minnie Jane Watts, in 1935; no issue. Avis Adams died on Feb 23, 1998 at Farmington, San Juan County, New Mexico, at age 85.

      Lydia Watts was born in Sep, 1892 at Missouri. She was the daughter of William Henry Watts and Martha Vert.

      Ollie Watts was born in Aug, 1899 at Missouri. She was the daughter of William Henry Watts and Martha Vert.

      Alice Watts was born circa 1904. She was the daughter of William Henry Watts and Martha Vert.

      Henry Watts was born circa 1908 at Missouri. He was the son of William Henry Watts and Martha Vert.
     In the census on Jan 20, 1920 Henry Watts was named Cecil Watts.

      Ivy Watts was born circa 1911 at Missouri. She was the daughter of William Henry Watts and Martha Vert.
     In the census on Jan 20, 1920 Ivy Watts was named Ivia Watts.

      David F. Watts was born in Sep, 1867 at Illinois. He was the son of George Washington Watts and Barsheba Van Meter. David married Mary Jane Crowder on Feb 23, 1887. David married Fannie Hickson in 1892. David married Laura (Unknown) in 1900. David F. Watts died circa 1940 at Missouri.

     Mary married David F. Watts, son of George Washington Watts and Barsheba Van Meter, on Feb 23, 1887.

     Fannie married David F. Watts, son of George Washington Watts and Barsheba Van Meter, in 1892.

     Laura married David F. Watts, son of George Washington Watts and Barsheba Van Meter, in 1900.

      Maude B. Watts was born circa 1894 at Missouri. She was the daughter of David F. Watts and Fannie Hickson. Maude married George Turnbough on Feb 28, 1909 at Crawford County, Missouri.

      George Alvin Watts was born on Sep 13, 1872 at Illinois. He was the son of George Washington Watts and Barsheba Van Meter. George married Mary M. Courtwright on Mar 29, 1892 at Texas County, Missouri. George Alvin Watts died on Oct 3, 1940 at Curtois, Missouri, at age 68.

      Mary M. Courtwright was born circa 1871 at Missouri. Mary married George Alvin Watts, son of George Washington Watts and Barsheba Van Meter, on Mar 29, 1892 at Texas County, Missouri.
     Mary M. Courtwright was also known as Mollie Courtwright.

      Annie Watts was born circa 1897 at Missouri. She was the daughter of George Alvin Watts and Mary M. Courtwright.

      Al???? Watts was born circa 1898 at Missouri. She was the daughter of George Alvin Watts and Mary M. Courtwright.

      Ruth Watts was born circa 1901 at Missouri. She was the daughter of George Alvin Watts and Mary M. Courtwright.

      Oscar Watts was born circa 1904 at Missouri. He was the son of George Alvin Watts and Mary M. Courtwright.

      Lydia Watts was born circa 1905 at Missouri. She was the daughter of George Alvin Watts and Mary M. Courtwright.

      Alec Watts was born circa 1907 at Missouri. He was the son of George Alvin Watts and Mary M. Courtwright.

      George Turnbough was born circa 1886 at Missouri. George married Maude B. Watts, daughter of David F. Watts and Fannie Hickson, on Feb 28, 1909 at Crawford County, Missouri.

      Lawrence B. Turnbough was born circa Apr, 1910. He was the son of George Turnbough and Maude B. Watts.

      Mary (Unknown) was born circa 1884 at Missouri. Mary married (Unknown) Atchison. Mary married William Henry Watts, son of George Washington Watts and Barsheba Van Meter.

     (Unknown) married Mary (Unknown).

      Richard W. Elfers was born on Dec 9, 1906 at New Jersey. He was the son of Henry Christopher Elfers and Mary Eldridge Wait. Richard W. Elfers died on Oct 10, 1992 at Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, at age 85.

      Franklin Wait was born circa 1915 at New Jersey. He was the son of Leonard W. Wait and Anna Mary Bunting.

      Ruth Richard was born circa 1915 at Ohio. She was the daughter of Charles Richard and Sarah Jane Wait.

      Elenor Richard was born circa 1917 at New Jersey. She was the daughter of Charles Richard and Sarah Jane Wait.

      Charles Richard Jr. was born circa 1917 at New Jersey. He was the son of Charles Richard and Sarah Jane Wait.

      William Martin Odell was born on Jun 28, 1948 at Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington. He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Odell and Maxine Lois Putman. William married Sandra Lee Preso circa Sep, 1968. William married Shirley Ann Faulkner on Nov 27, 1970. William married Robin Page Cochran on Jan 8, 1982. William married Ruth Ann Lawske on Sep 15, 2000 at Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho.

      Benjamin Franklin Odell was born on May 4, 1918 at Gage, Ellis County, Oklahoma. He was the son of (Unknown) Morgan. Benjamin married Maxine Lois Putman, daughter of Lewis Lane Putman and Clara Gertrude Dicus, on Oct 28, 1944 at Prescott, Walla Walla County, Washington. Benjamin Franklin Odell died on Oct 9, 1968 at Sacramento County, California, at age 50.

      Rebecca Lou Odell was born on Dec 29, 1946 at Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington. She was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Odell and Maxine Lois Putman. Rebecca married Donald Leroy Thomas, son of Lou Thomas and June (Unknown), on Nov 30, 1969 at Seattle, King County, Washington. Rebecca married Robin Dayne Harris, son of Ernest Harris, on Jun 18, 1995.

      Clara Mae Odell was born on Jun 28, 1945 at Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington. She was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Odell and Maxine Lois Putman. Clara married Charles Taylor in 1967 at Eugene, Lane County, Oregon; no issue. Clara married Bruce L. McNair circa 1982 at Eugene, Lane County, Oregon; no issue. Clara Mae Odell died on Jul 8, 2004 at Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado, at age 59.
     

McNair, Clara Mae
Clara Mae McNair - Pueblo Chieftain - July 10, 2004 - Clara Mae McNair, 59, passed away July 8, 2004. Survived by her husband, Bruce L. McNair; and siblings, Bill (Ruth) Odell of Soap Lake, Wash., and Beckey (Robin) Harris of Boise, Idaho. Preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Maxine Odell. Clara was a map-maker for the government and volunteered for many organizations. Memorial service, 11 a.m. Monday, at Broadway Christian Church, 206 Broadway, with Pastor Hal Hartman officiating. A reception will follow at the church.

     Bruce married Clara Mae Odell, daughter of Benjamin Franklin Odell and Maxine Lois Putman, circa 1982 at Eugene, Lane County, Oregon; no issue.

     Charles married Mary Emma Shoemaker.

     Mary married Charles John Dicus.

      Anna Harris was born. She was the daughter of John Searle Harris and Rebecca Marrie Conover.

     William married Elizabeth Ann Crouse.

     Elizabeth married William Parr Walker.

      Della Bell Walker was born on Feb 20, 1923 at Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Edgar Lee Walker and Nora Belle Linton. Della Bell Walker died on Mar 22, 1934 at Cement, Caddo County, Oklahoma, at age 11.

      Robert Walker was born on Jun 2, 1926 at Oklahoma. He was the son of Edgar Lee Walker and Nora Belle Linton. Robert Walker died on May 29, 1991 at San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, at age 64. Robert was buried on Jun 1, 1991 at California Sky Lawn Cemetery, San Mateo, San Mateo County, California.

     John married Rachel Parsley.

     Rachel married John Isbelle.

     Frances married Harry Conover, son of Howard Conover and Mary Elizabeth Fahr.

      Howard H. Mearhoff Sr. was born on Jan 15, 1912. Howard married Anna M. Conover, daughter of Howard Conover and Mary Elizabeth Fahr. Howard H. Mearhoff Sr. died in Feb, 1979 his last known address was at Northampton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, according to the Social Security Death Index.
      Founded the Mearhoff Insurance Agency in 1944.

      Reba G. Finney was born on May 4, 1913 at Tennessee. She was the daughter of William Leonard Finney and Neally Anne Crownover. Reba married (Unknown) Garner. Reba G. Finney died on Jan 12, 2006 at Winchester, Franklin County, Tennessee, at age 92.

      Leta Finney was born on Jan 17, 1915 at Tennessee. She was the daughter of William Leonard Finney and Neally Anne Crownover. Leta married Clarence Simpson. Leta Finney died on Apr 12, 2005 at Beverly Health Care Center, Winchester, Franklin County, Tennessee, at age 90. Leta was buried at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.
     

SIMPSON, Leta, age 90 of Winchester, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday morning, April 12, 2005 at the Beverly Healthcare Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Leonard and Neely Crownover Finney, her husband, Clarence Simpson and her brother, Raymond Finney. She is survived by her sister, Reba Garner of Winchester; nieces, Dixie Cunningham and Bobbie Sue Pack, both of Winchester; nephews, Raymond Finney, Jr of Maryville and David Finney of Knoxville. The graveside service for Mrs. Simpson will be conducted on Friday, April 15, 2005 at 2 p.m. (EST) at the Lynnhurst Cemetery in Knoxville, Tennessee with Keith Shown officiating. Interment will follow. on Apr 13, 2005.

     Clarence married Leta Finney, daughter of William Leonard Finney and Neally Anne Crownover.

     (Unknown) married Reba G. Finney, daughter of William Leonard Finney and Neally Anne Crownover.

     (Unknown) married Melissa Rose.
     (Unknown) Kitchens was also known as (Unknown) Citichings.

      Dillian Blevins Swader was born in 1861 at Alabama. He was the son of Thomas Swader and Mary Caroline. Dillian married Lilly Walker, daughter of Thomas Benton Walker and Nancy Crownover, circa 1892.
     In the census on Jul 24, 1870 Dillian Blevins Swader was named Blevins Swader.

     Thomas married Mary Caroline.

     Mary married Thomas Swader.

      James Madison Swader was born on Dec 21, 1893 at Alabama. He was the son of Dillian Blevins Swader and Lilly Walker. James married Hattie Mae Manley circa 1922. James Madison Swader died on Jul 17, 1950 at age 56. James was buried at Little River Cemetery, DeKalb County, Alabama.

      Hattie Mae Manley was born on Dec 5, 1902 at Georgia. Hattie married James Madison Swader, son of Dillian Blevins Swader and Lilly Walker, circa 1922. Hattie Mae Manley died in Feb, 1981 her last known address was at Chickamauga, Walker County, Georgia, according to the Social Security Death Index. She died on Feb 25, 1981 at Catoosa County, Georgia, at age 78.

      Irene L. Swader was born circa 1925 at Georgia. She was the daughter of James Madison Swader and Hattie Mae Manley. Irene married (Unknown) Bartlett.

      James M. Swader was born on Sep 5, 1925 at Georgia. He was the son of James Madison Swader and Hattie Mae Manley. James M. Swader died on Aug 26, 1994 at age 68.

      Evelyn E. Swader was born in Sep, 1928 at Georgia. She was the daughter of James Madison Swader and Hattie Mae Manley. Evelyn married (Unknown) Bates.

      Mary Swader was born on May 1, 1931. She was the daughter of James Madison Swader and Hattie Mae Manley. Mary married William Gordon Chadwick. Mary Swader died on Jan 20, 2006 at Chickamauga, Walker County, Georgia, at age 74.
     

Mary Chadwick, 74, Chickamauga
Mary “Sue” Swader Chadwick of Chickamauga died Friday, Jan. 20. She was 74. She was a homemaker and had worked at Davenport Hosiery Mill, Crystal Springs Bleachery, Ace Hardware in Chickamauga, Hamrick’s in Chattanooga, Tenn., and the Chickamauga Flower Shop. She resided in Chickamauga for the past 47 years and was a member of Old Bethel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Madison and Hattie May Manley Swader; husband, William Gordon “Buck” Chadwick; sister, Irene Bartlett; brothers, Tommy Swader and Arthur “Boots” Swader. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Rita and Ronny Suggs, Marilyn and Garry Buckner, all of Chickamauga; sister, Evelyn Bates of Chickamauga; brothers, Robert Swader of LaFayette, William Swader of Chickamauga; grandchildren, Kim Towns, Kerri Schmidt, Meredith Peterson, Ginny Buckner, Justin Buckner, Jason Buckner; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Services: Sunday, Jan. 22, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Bill Casteel officiating. Burial: Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, Noble. Visitation: Saturday, Jan. 21, from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m., and Sunday until service time. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to Old Bethel Baptist Church, Hospice of Chattanooga and/or The Alzheimer’s Association. Online register book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Chickamauga. on Jan 24, 2006.

     William married Mary Swader, daughter of James Madison Swader and Hattie Mae Manley.

     (Unknown) married Irene L. Swader, daughter of James Madison Swader and Hattie Mae Manley.

     Tommy Swader was the son of James Madison Swader and Hattie Mae Manley.

     Arthur Swader was the son of James Madison Swader and Hattie Mae Manley.

     (Unknown) married Evelyn E. Swader, daughter of James Madison Swader and Hattie Mae Manley.

     Robert Swader was the son of James Madison Swader and Hattie Mae Manley.

     William Swader was the son of James Madison Swader and Hattie Mae Manley.

      Thomas Benton Swader was born on Jan 10, 1896 at Alabama. He was the son of Dillian Blevins Swader and Lilly Walker. Thomas married Nellie Estelle (Unknown) circa 1927. Thomas Benton Swader died on Feb 5, 1976 at Baldwin County, California, at age 80.
     

      Nellie Estelle (Unknown) was born on May 14, 1898 at Alabama. Nellie married Thomas Benton Swader, son of Dillian Blevins Swader and Lilly Walker, circa 1927. Nellie Estelle (Unknown) died on Mar 22, 1991 at Catoosa County, Georgia, at age 92.
     In the census on Apr 30, 1930 Nellie Estelle (Unknown) was named Estelle (Unknown).

      Dillian Blevins Swader Jr. was born on Jan 17, 1897 at Alabama. He was the son of Dillian Blevins Swader and Lilly Walker. Dillian married Annie Estelle Gipson, daughter of William Anderson Gipson and Mary Willie Walker, on Jun 13, 1943 at DeKalb County, Alabama. Dillian Blevins Swader Jr. died on Feb 25, 1976 at Rossville, Walker County, Georgia, at age 79. Dillian was buried at Wesley's Chapel Cemetery, DeKalb County, Alabama.

     Annie married Andrew Anderson. Annie married Dick Dotson. Annie married Tommy Sutton. Annie Estelle Gipson was born on Aug 6, 1909 at Tennessee. She was the daughter of William Anderson Gipson and Mary Willie Walker. Annie married Dillian Blevins Swader Jr., son of Dillian Blevins Swader and Lilly Walker, on Jun 13, 1943 at DeKalb County, Alabama.

      Alonzo D. Swader was born on Dec 31, 1899 at Alabama. He was the son of Dillian Blevins Swader and Lilly Walker. Alonzo D. Swader died in Feb, 1968 his last known address was at Chatanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, according to the Social Security Death Index.