Polk-Gentry Cemetery

Location & Directions

From Boonville, proceed East on Highway 62 and continue past the sharp curve to the left at approximately five miles from Boonville. Before the next sharp curve to the right, continue straight down to the intersection of Degonia Road and Franz Road. Continue straight on Franz Road until it stops and turn right onto Shelton Road. Continue until Moss Road shows on your left. Turn left onto Moss Road and proceed until Polk Cemetery Lane shows on your left. Follow Polk Cemetery Lane through the field until you reach the cemetery at the top of the hill. This cemetery sits in the middle of a field and cannot be seen from any paved roads.

Burial Information

• Gentry, Elizabeth 2 Sep 1827 - 24 Oct 1888, wife of G. Washington Gentry
• Gentry, Joseph 16 May 1846 - 2 Jan 1862, son of G.W. & E.
• Gentry, Martha E. 18 Oct 1862 - 15 Aug 1911
• Gentry, Mary E. 19 Feb 1860 - 12 Dec 1932
• Gentry, Sarah E.
• Polk, Catherine E. 17 Jun 1856 - 22 Dec 1876, wife of Geo. W., closer view
• Polk, Geo. W. 3 Sep 1852 - 5 Jan 1894
• Polk, Infant Son 15 Oct 1871
• Polk, John M. 1848 - 10 Aug 1901, 54y, shares stone with Queen M.
• Polk, Queen Mary 1853 -5 Aug 1895, 43y, shares stone with John M.
• Polk, Melvina 22 Dec 1852 - 22 Dec 1856, dau of A. & L.
• Polke, William 1798 - 3 Dec 1854