This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lostlimb Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.jasper/4783.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I don't have an obit but the death certificate says he was born august 24, 1894 in Jasper County, Missouri and died August 25, 1936 at Freeman Hospital. He was the son of Frank L Riggs of Joplin and Katherine Cook of Miami, Oklahoma. He was a truck driver, his wife's name was Arlys and he died of "sunstroke". He is buried in the Forest Park Cemetery at Joplin. Hope this helps. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.