JAMES HART FAMILY GENEALOGY

MARY ELIZABETH (FIELDEN) WOOD


Mary Elizabeth (Fielden) Wood
01 February 1875 - 15 June 1933
Daughter of John & Sarah (Coats) Fielden

George Washington Wood
19 November 1873 - 15 April 1940
Husband of Mary Elizabeth Fielden

Mary Elizabeth Fielden, daughter of John Lee and Sarah Howard (Coats) Fielden, was born 01 February 1875 in Texas Co MO, was married to George W. Wood on 22 December 1895. He was born 19 November 1873 in Washington Co VA.

Their first child was Lilburn Wood, who was born and died at birth on March 8, 1897. The next child was Lou Ella Wood born 25 October 1899 in Texas Co MO, and exactly two years later, to the day, along came Fred Columbus Wood on 25 October 1901.

This picture was taken on a family outing around 1902, with Lou Ella and Fred. Notice George's hat resting on the rocks, while Fred Columbus is holding on very tightly to his!

Three more children were born to complete the family; John Henry Lee Wood 11 November 1904, Ethel Mae Wood 11 May 1907 and Ernest Cecil Wood 15 December 1909.

Mary Elizabeth (Fielden) & George Wood with Infant son Lilburn
Lilburn, their first child, born/died March 8, 1897

George Washington Wood passed to his eternal home Monday night at 10 o'clock April 15, 1940. He was born in Washington county Virginia, November 19, 1873, making his age at the time of his death, 66 years, four months and 27 days.

He was married to Mary Elizabeth Fielden, December 22, 1895. His wife preceeded him in death June 15, 1933 and one son, Lilbern Wood, March 8, 1897. He was converted and united with the Methodist church at the age of seventeen years.

He moved his membership to Hamilton Creek church later the Free Wills moved to the church known as Providence and there he remained as a true and faithful member until death.

He leaves to mourn his going, three sons, Fred, John, Ernest (Earnest) and two daughters, Mrs. Ross Loman and Mrs. F. E. Loman all of Cabool; also three brothers, Willie, Clarence and Campbell Wood and two sisters, Cynthia Flowers of Montezuma, Kan., Pearlie Pickle, Dodge City, Kansas, and five grandchildren, and many relatives and friends elsewhere. He was buried at the Wood cemetery and Uncle George Scott preached the funeral Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock.

Louella (Wood) Loman & Francis E. Loman

Luella Wood, daughter of George W. and Mary E. Fielden Wood, was born near Cabool October 25, 1899 and departed this life February 20, 1973 in the Texas County Memorial Hospital following a long illness. On September 17, 1919 she was united in marriage to Francis Loman and to this union a daughter was born. Mr. Loman preceded her in death in 1953 and she has also been preceded by her parents, two brothers and a grandson. At the time of her passing she had been a member of the Cabool First Baptist church since August 18, 1933.

Surviving are the daughter, Myrna Klidy, Richmond, Mich., two brothers, John and Ernest (Earnest) Wood both of Cabool, a sister, Ethel Loman of Cabool, a host of other relatives and many firends. Funeral services were conducted 2 pm Friday in the Elliott-Gentry Chapel with Rev. Marvin Jacobs officiating. Burial was in the Jarrett Cemetery.

George Donald Wagner
Grandson of Louella & Francis Loman

George Donald Wagner, nine year old son of Millard Wagner of Cabool, was stricken with polio last week. He was taken to Burge hospital early Sunday morning, and died Sunday afternoon, September 13. Donnie was born March 9, 1944, the son of Millard and Myrna Wagner. Funeral services will be conducted in the First Baptist Church here this (Thursday) afternoon. Burial will be in the Cabool cemetery, under the direction of Elliott-Gentry Funeral Home. Survivors are the father, Millard O. Wagner, the mother, Mrs Myrna M. Stafford of Detroit, Michigan, grandparents, and a number of uncles, aunts and cousins. Donnie's sudden death was a severe shock to his parents, relatives and friends. On Friday he attended school and complained of a sore throat. At first his parents thought he had only a slight cold. Sunday morning upon his arrival at the polio cottage he was immediately placed in an iron lung but failed to improve.

In another small obit it has: His father believed he had a slight cold. At 10:30 a.m. he was taken to Springfield and place immediately in an iron lung. An opening was made to his tracehea to assist respiration but his condition failed to improve. He is also survived by his paternal grandparents and a maternal grandmother.

Fred Columbus Wood
Son of George & Mary Wood
25 October 1901 - 23 September 1969

Fred C. Wood was born Oct 25, 1901, to George Wood and Mary E. Fielden. He died on Sept. 23, 1969, making his age 67 years, 10 months and 29 days. Fred was a lifelong resident of Texas County where he worked as a farmer until his health failed several years ago. At an early age he was converted and was a member of the Providence Free Will Baptist Church where his membership has remained. When the Providence Church was organized on Nov. 2, 1930, Fred was one of the charter members and he was proud of his church.

He is survived by two brothers, John and Earnest of Cabool; two sisters, Mrs. Louella Loman and Mrs. Ethel Loman, both of Cabool; several nieces and nephews and aunts and uncles. His parents and one brother preceded him in death. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He is now at rest in the great land beyond.

Funeral services were held Friday, 2 p.m. in the Providence Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Don Ratteree and Rev. Payton Smyer officiating. Burial was in the Wood Cemetery under direction of Elliott-Gentry.

John Henry Lee Wood s/o George & Mary (Fielden) Wood & His infant daughter

Jarrett Cemetery - Texas Co MO

Ethel Mae (Wood) Loman
Daughter of George & Mary Wood
11 May 1907 - 25 December 2001

Ross Loman
Husband of Ethel Mae Wood
14 February 1902 - 07 November 1980

Ethel Mae Wood Loman, 94, daughter of George Washington Wood and Mary Elizabeth Fielden, was born May 11, 1907, near Cabool. She died Dec., 25, 2001, at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston. After receiving some schooling, she married Ross Loman April 6, 1927, at Cabool. They had five children and lived for a number of years in the Hamilton Creek area. They later moved to Cabool.

Mrs. Loman worked at the Sunny Hill Poultry plant for 12 years. Her hobbies included quilting and tending the garden and flowers. She was a member of the Hamilton Creek Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1980; by two sons, Oliver and Raymond Loman, two brothers, Fred Wood and an infant brother; a sister, Luella; and two great-grandsons.

Surviving are three children, Stella Motzkus of Houston, Levern Loman of Cabool and Ruby Davis of Nampa, Idaho; two brothers, John and Ernest Wood; 19 grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren; four step-great grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren. Services were Dec. 28 at the Elliott-Gentry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ken Johnson officiating. Burial was in the Jarrett Cemetery.

Ross Loman was born February 14, 1902 in Bever City, Nebraska, the son of Marion and Rachael Duffman Loman, and departed this life November 7, 1980 in Mtn. Grove following a brief illness. He was 78 years, eight months and 23 days of age.

He had been a resident of this area for past 76 years, mostly working as a farmer until his retirement. A well-known and liked person, he was a member of the Hamilton Creek Missionary Baptist Church. On April 6, 1927 at Cabool he was united in marriage to Ethel May Wood and to this union five children were born. His parents, four brothers and four sisters have preceded him in passing.

He leaves his wife, Ethel, of Cabool; three sons, Raymond, Oliver and Levern, all of Cabool; two daughters, Stella Motzkus, Houston, and Ruby Davis of Meridian, Idaho; 19 grandchildren, four step grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and many friends. Services were 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, in Elliot-Gentry Chapel with Rev. Payton Smyer officiating. Burial was in Jarrett Cemetery.

Pleasant Grove Cemetery - Texas Co MO

Earnest Cecil Wood
15 December 1909 - 07 June 2003
Son of George & Mary (Fielden) Wood

Ruby Marie (Skyles) Wood
18 March 1919 - 07 December 1963
Wife of Earnest Cecil Wood

Earnest Cecil Wood was born December 15, 1909, to George Washington and Mary Elizabeth (Fielden) Wood. He passed away June 7, 2003, at Kabul Nursing Home in Cabool, Missouri. The youngest of six children, Earnest enjoyed the outdoors and gospel music. He was a farmer all his life. He attended Freely Give Country School through fifth grade, then he stayed home to help on the farm. After his mother's death, Earnest and his brothers, John and Fred, took care of their bedfast father for the rest of his life. Earnest attended several different churches during his growing up years, Oak Grove, Providence, and Hamilton Creek. He was saved at an early age. On March 25, 1940, Earnest was united in marriage to Ruby Marie Skyles and to this union two daughters were born, Mary Edith and Linda Marie.

Those preceding him in death were his parents, three brothers, Lilburn, Fred and John; two sisters, LouElla Loman and Ethel Loman; his wife of 23 years, Ruby; an infant daughter; Linda Marie: and his son-in-law Bill Wayland.

He is survived by his daughter, Edith Wayland of Cabool, Missouri; three granddaughters, Lulu Marie and husband Merle Dixon of Cabool, Evelyn Sue and husband Paul Peck of Farmington, Missouri, and Mary Blanche and husband, Danny Westfall of Willard, Missouri; ten great grandchildren, Christy Ann and husband Brian White of Springfield, Missouri, Jason Kirk Rust and wife Wendy of Liberty, Missouri, Nathan William Foster and wife Courtney of Springfield, Makayla Deann and husband Joey Partch of Springfield, Tyler Wayland Rust of Farmington, Matthew Curtis Dixon and Michael Paul Dixon of Cabool, Brittney Danielle Westfall and Shelby Norene Westfall of Willard, and Natalie Paige Peck of Farmington; four great great grandchildren, Ashlyn Nichole White, Hunter Kirk White, Caleb Joseph Partch, and Nathan Alexander Foster, all of Springfield; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

Services were held Monday, June 9, 2003, at Elliott-Gentry Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Doug Brower officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were Merle Dixon, Paul Peck, Danny Westfall, Jason Rust, Matthew Dixon and Michael Dixon. Honorary pallbearers were Nathan Foster and Tyler Rust. Music was by Nell Hamilton and Modene Smith with "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Go Rest High on That Mountain."

Ruby Marie Wood, daughter of Alva M. and Pearl D. Skyles was born March 18, 1919 in Texas County, Mo., and departed this life December 7, 1963 at her home in the Freely Give Community at the age of 44 years, 8 months and 19 days. At an early age she was converted and always lived a Christian life. She was united in married to Earnest Wood, March 25, 1940 and to this union two children were born, one preceded her is death at infancy in 1952.

She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Edith Wayland, Cabool and three granddaughters of Cabool. Also her mother, Pearl Skyles of Cabool; two sisters, Opal Altis, Cabool; Mrs. Virginia Hicks, Kansas City; four brothers, Junior Skyles, Cabool; Leroy Skyles, Houston; Richard Skyles of Mansfield; A/2c Robert Skyles of Seville, Spain, and her grandmother, Elsie Ross, Akron, Colo. Also, a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many friends.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Church of the Brethren with Rev. John Wieand officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery under direction of Ellliott-Gentry Funeral Home.

Linda Wood
Infant Daughter of

Earnest Cecil Wood
& Ruby Skyles Wood
Born and Died
31 October 1952

Pleasant Grove Cemetery


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