Pike County Cemeteries - Smyrna Cemetery Association

Smyrna Cemetery Association

Surname	Given Name	Born	Died	Comment
James	Infant	30 Dec 1909	30 Dec 1909	"Infant of E.B. & K.C. James"
James	John	13 Sept 1818	11 Aug 1911	DS
James	Levi	7 Mar 1842	26 May 19??	DS Note: Not all of the stone is in the picture
James	Lydia	8 Sept 1816	7 Dec 1890	DS -- "His Wife"
James	Mary E.	20 May 1843	20 Oct 189?	DS -- "His Wife" Note: Not all of the stone is in the picture
LeMasters	Gilley A.	11 Dec 1844	4 July 1911
LeMasters	John M.	8 July 1841	30 Sept 1901

Board of Directors Bob Motley, President Sam Harrelson, Vice President Maxine Hays, Secretary/Treasurer Sandy Harrelson, Program Chair Gary Trower, Trustee Blanche Gregory, Trustee Richard Edwards, Trustee	Contributions: Maxine Hays, Treasurer Smyrna Cemetery Association 26935 Pike 413 New Hartford, MO 63364
Annual Meeting Fourth Sunday of August, held in conjunction with Smyrna Decoration Day which also includes a basket dinner and memorial services.
1998 Meeting: Smyrna Cemetery Association held its annual meeting on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 23, in the Smyrna Church Building at the cemetery south of New Hartford. Officers elected for the next year were Bob Motley, president; Sam Harrelson, Vice president; Maxine Hays, secretary-treasurer; and Sandy Harrelson, program chair, all from the New Hartford area. Gary Trower of Bowling Green was elected for a three-year term as trustee. Continuing trustees include Blanche Gregory of Middletown and Richard Edwards of Louisiana. The meeting was held in conjunction with Smyrna Decoration Day which also included a basket dinner and memorial services. Association members voted to make some major improvements and repairs to the 1853 Smyrna Church building which is owned by the cemetery association. The deteriorating clapboard siding will be covered with vinyl, and a new rood will be installed. Storm windows and doors will be added to protect and preserve the original windows and doors. While these improvements represent a sizable cost outlay initially, association members feel this will extend the life of the building will into the next century. The Smyrna Church building still contains the original pews and furnishing, and the appearance of the building remains much as it was at the time of construction in 1853. The improvements are being financed by contributions from people interested in the preservation of this historic building. Matching funds of $2,000 have been pledged - every dollar contributed by December 1 will be matched dollar for dollar. Contributions may be sent to Maxine Hays, Treasurer, Smyrna Cemetery Association, 26935 Pike 413, New Hartford, MO 63364.
2008 Donations are being sought for the Smyrna Church and Cemetery. During one of the severe storms, a large tree fell on the end of the church causing damage to the roof, siding and foundation. The church has been standing at this location since 1853. There were also some tombstones broken. Although there is insurance, there is a large deductible. Any donations would be greatly appreciated. Make your check payable to Smyrna Church and mail to: Mrs. Maxine Hays 1200 Business Hwy 61 South Bowling Green, MO 63334 Please mark your calendar for the annual basket dinner for Sunday, August 24, 2008 at noon. At this annual meeting, the Civil War soldiers buried at Smyrna Cemetery are honored with a program. It is wonderful opportunity too enjoy fellowship and meet descendants. Please join us.