hmmm.... what is it?

I found this interesting stone in Fairview Cemetery in Joplin, MO.  At first I thought it was a wishing well but then I noticed the book on top.  Not sure what it is. What do you think it is?

Haunted Stone?

I photographed this stone at Fairview Cemetery located in Joplin, MO.  While posting it on Find A Grave there was a story about it being haunted. The poster said "The reports say that cameras jam up and cars stop running and will not start again, and that you feel an errie presances around this stone".  Even though I did not experience any of the things that are said to happen. I do find the stone very beautiful.

Ted must be very special

While wandering around Fairview cemetery in Joplin, MO I came across this headstone.



When I first saw it from a distance, I thought it was kind of neat. Then as I got closer, I saw Ted.

Exploring Joplin, MO - Cox Cemetery

Camera in hand, along with a list of places I want to visit, I am off to see what treasures await me in the cemeteries of Joplin, MO.

Cox Cemetery is my first stop. The cemetery is located on private property. Luckily the man who owns the property is in his garden with his wife and dog. So I have the pleasure of meeting the groundskeeper who gladly lets me in to wander around and take pictures. He never does tell me his name but he has a ton of stories to tell about the cemetery and its residents.