Davis, Jacob E. “Jake” 15 Jan 1903 - 16 Feb 1991 NN-E 21 Feb 1991
[Note: Son of James Houston & Mary E. (Coleman) Davis; married 16 Nov 1926 Ola C. Wolf 4 Sep 1910 - 26 Nov 1982]
Jake Davis, 88, a lifelong resident of Christian County and Highlandville, died at 2:50 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, 1991, in Springfield Community Hospital. He was born Jan. 15, 1903, in Christian County, to James and Mary Davis. On Nov. 16, 1926, he married Ola C. Wolf. They had four children. He became a member of Highlandville Church of Christ in 1949. He was preceded in death by his wife. He is survived by two sons, Sam Davis, Kirksville, and Frank Davis, Highlandville; two daughters, Betty Holstein, Ozark, and Josephine Jones, Granite City, Ill.; 10 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 10 step great-grandchildren; seven step great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services were Tuesday in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Davis, Jake 24 Feb 1882 - 1 Jul 1955 CCR 7 Jul 1955 p1
[Note: Son of Bob & ? ( ) Davis; married Rosie]
Funeral services for Jake Davis, 73, who died July 1 following a lingering illness, were held Sunday afternoon in the chapel of the Chaffin Funeral Home, with Rev. Wendell Vaughan officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery. He was a retired farmer and a lifelong resident of Christian and Greene Counties. He had lived at 911 South Campbell, Springfield, the past four years. He was a member of the Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Rosie; one son, Orval, of Ozark; three brothers, Lem and Robert of Springfield and Albert of Elkhead; ten nieces, four nephews and a host of friends.
Davis, James Clinton Bradford, Dr. 5 Nov 1870 - 26 Jan 1937 CCR 4 Feb 1937 p1
[Note: Son of James & Paralee (Reddin) Davis; married Clara Dunne]
Dr. J.C.B. Davis, Willow Springs physician, who was kidnapped and murdered the past week, was well known here by leading democrats and the town’s physicians. He was also a very personal friend of the Fred Mosley and F.A. Ledbetter families, having served both families as their physician.
Davis, James Floyd 15 Jul 1924 - 14 Feb 2005 SN-L 15 Feb 2005
[Note: Son of Charles E. & Maggie (Terry) Davis; married 29 Dec 1945 Ethel]
James Floyd Davis, age 80, Fremont Hills, died Monday, February 14, 2005. He was born July 15, 1924,in Noel, Mo., the son of Charles E. and Maggie (Terry) Davis. Mr. Davis served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a civil engineer serving as project manager for the Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District for 37 years before retirement. He and his wife, Ethel, were united in marriage December 29, 1945. They moved to this area 17 years ago. Mr. Davis was a member of Fremont Hills Country Club. He enjoyed golf as well as traveling, quail hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Donald. Survivors include his wife, Ethel; two sons, Jim Ray Davis and wife Cari, Phoenix, Ariz., and Ted M. Davis and wife Karen, Nevada, Mo.; two granddaughters, Kara Hendee and husband, Jed, and Rebecca Davis; one great-granddaughter, Talia Hendee; two brothers, Robert C. Davis, Atlanta, Ga., and John W. Davis, Noel,Mo.; and one sister Terry Maloney, Redlands, Calif. In accordance to his wishes, Mr. Davis was cremated with no public services planned. A family memorial service in his home will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
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Davis, James Floyd 15 Jul 1924 - 14 Feb 2005 CCH-N 23 Feb 2005
James Floyd Davis, age 80, Fremont Hills, died Monday, February 14, 2005. He was born July 15, 1924,in Noel, Mo., the son of Charles E. and Maggie (Terry) Davis. Mr. Davis served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a civil engineer serving as project manager for the Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District for 37 years before retirement. He and his wife, Ethel, were united in marriage December 29, 1945. They moved to this area 17 years ago. Mr. Davis was a member of Fremont Hills Country Club. He enjoyed golf as well as traveling, quail hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Ethel; two sons, Jim Ray Davis and wife Cari, Phoenix, Ariz., and Ted M. Davis and wife Karen, Nevada, Mo.; two granddaughters, Kara Hendee and husband, Jed, and Rebecca Davis; one great-granddaughter, Talia Hendee; two brothers, Robert C. Davis, Atlanta, Ga., and John W. Davis, Noel, Mo.; and one sister Terry Maloney, Redlands, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Donald. In accordance to his wishes, Mr. Davis was cremated with no public services planned. A family memorial service in his home will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Davis, James Francis 4 Jul 1986 - 17 Apr 2009 SN-L 19 Apr 2009
[Note: Son of James Dalrymple & An Marie (?)]
James Francis Davis, 22, Springfield, passed away on April 17, 2009. He was born in Lancaster, Calif., on July 4, 1986. James was a graduate of Ozark, Mo. High School and attended Fellowship Bible Church. He is survived by his father, James Dalrymple; mother and step-father, AnMarie and Kevin Flannery; brother Cash Flannery; sister Heather and Joshua Compton; and cousin Joshua Soler. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 24, 2009, in Fellowship Bible Church, 4855 S. Farm Road 205. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2009, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial donations to the James Davis Memorial Fund may be brought to Body Creations Ink, 201 S. 3rd St., Ozark, MO 65721, ask for Scott or Tammie Davis.
Davis, James Herman 16 Aug 1905 - 11 May 1990 OH 17 May 1990
[Note: married Violet Phillips 6 Aug 1909 - 26 Mar 1966; married Velma]
James Herman Davis, 84, Clever, died Friday, May 11, 1990 in St. John's Regional Health Care Center, following a long illness. He was a longtime resident of the Clever area and a retired auto mechanic. He is survived by his wife, Velma; a brother, John Davis, Tulsa, Okla.; a sister, Betty Little, Marshfield; many nephews and nieces. Services were Monday in Meadors Chapel, Clever, with the Rev. John Matthews officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery.
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Davis, James Herman 16 Aug 1905 - 11 May 1990
James Herman Davis, 84 Clever, died at 9:20 p.m. Friday in St. John’s Regional Health Center after a long illness. He was a longtime resident of the Clever Area and a retired auto mechanic. He is survived by his wife, Velma; a brother, John Davis, Tulsa, Okla.; a sister, Betty Little, Marshfield; many nieces and nephews. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Meadors Chapel, Clever, with Rev. John Matthews officiating. Burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery. The funeral home will be open after 3 p.m. today. Hand written date of 5-11-90. Contributed by Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Funeral Card: JAMES HERMAN DAVIS Aug. 16, 1905-May 11. 1990. SERVICES HELD Meadors Chapel-Clever, Mo. May 14, 1990, at 1:30 p.m. OFFICIATING Pastor John Mathews ESCORTS Ray Rhodes, David Davis, Terry Davis, Wayne Bader, Keith Rhodes, Jack Rasmussen MUSIC Nadeine Gold FINAL RESTING PLACE Wise Hill Cemetery MEADORS FUNERAL HOMES Clever, MO. Contributed by Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Davis, James Homer 8 Mar 1917 - 4 Apr 1986 OH 10 Apr 1986 p5
[Note: Son of Edward Frances & Stella Florence (McReynolds) Davis; married Virginia]
James Homer Davis, 69, Carnation, Washington, formerly of Highlandville, died April 4 in Evergreen Hospital near Carnation, following a lone illness. No services were planned, The body was cremated. Before his retirement, he was an employee of the city of Bremerton, Wash. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Virginia; two sons, Charles, Carnation, and Jim,. Portland, Ore.; five daughters, Diane, Tacoma, Wash., Ruth, Bremerton, Wash,., Barbara, Princeton, Kan., Carol, Walmore, Kan. and Truly, Osage City, Kan; three brothers, Wilford Davis, Highlandville, J. H. Davis, Ozark and Harold Davis, Bremerton, Wash.; three sisters, Lillie Meadows, Ozark, Mary Haslip, Bremerton, Wash. and Genell Miller, Scquim, Wash.; 17 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren
Davis, James Houston Jun 1872 - 21 May 1964 CCR 28 May 1964 p1
[Note: married Mary E. Coleman 23 Jan 1879 - 28 Sep 1958]
James H. Davis, 91, a long-time resident of Highlandville, died at 5 a.m. last Thursday at his home two miles southeast of Highlandville. He is survived by two sons, Ed of Bremerton, Wash. and Jake, Highlandville; one daughter, Mrs. Allie Ruby, Fair Grove; two sisters, Mrs. Lillie Benner, Sacramento, Calif. and Mrs. Frances Sissel, Springfield; 20 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren and six great, great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Davis, James M. 14 Sep 1904 - 26 Jun 1985 OH 4 Jul 1985 p9
[Note: Son of Martin Fisher & Laura (Welch) Davis; married Winnie G. Hopkins 13 Sep 1905 - 20 Dec 1986]
Services for James M. Davis, 80, Spokane, were held June 29 in 65 Church south of Spokane with the Rev. Joe Bill Stewart officiating. Burial was in Eisenhour Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. Mr. Davis died June 26 in General Medical Services Hospital, Nevada, after a long illness. A retired farmer and self-employed carpenter, he was lifelong Spokane resident and a member of 65 Church. Survivors include his wife, Winnie, Ozark; a son, Harold, Highlandville; three daughters. Pauline Seaton, Sparta, Fern Grubaugh, Ozark, and Eula Holmes, Spokane; two brothers, Clyde, Crane, and Everett, Reeds Spring; a sister, Irene Milton, Fulton, Kan.; 10 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and a great-great grandchild.
Davis, James Madison “Matt” 8 Nov 1886 - 16 Jun 1962
[Note: Son of James Mattison & Mary Elizabeth (Melton) Davis; married Iva M. 17 Jul 1901 - 19 Feb 1994]
James Matt DAVIS, 75 Crane, died early Friday in the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Fayetteville AR. He is survived by his wife, Iva; one daughter, Mrs. Effie MORROW, 1410 West Talmadge; two sisters, Mrs. Dice LEE, Ponce de Leon, and Mrs. Frances BROWN, Spokane; two brothers, Steve, Spokane, and Rubin, Springfield. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Spokane Baptist Church with the Rev. Ora SHORT officiating. Burial will be in the Eisenhour Cemetery under direction of Manlove of Crane. Contributed by Jim Cochran.
Davis, James P. 29 Nov 1860 - 30 Jun 1942 CCR 9 Jul 1942 p1
[Note: Son of George & Sarah E. “Sall“ (Hart) Davis; married 31 Aug 1886 Rebecca J. Pearce 18 Dec 1860 - 9 Mar 1921]
Funeral services for James P. Davis, 81, pioneer Christian county farmer, were held at the Clever Christian church last Friday, conducted by Rev. A.R. Wallace, with burial in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever. Born on a farm in Christian county, 4-1/2 miles southeast of Republic, Mr. Davis spent 60 years of his life on this farm, later moving to Republic, where he lived at the time of his death. In 1886, he was married to Rebecca Pierce and to this union were born ten children, eight of whom survive. They are Miss Myrtle of the home, Lloyd of Denver, Colo., Mrs. Anna Moser of Casper, Wyo., Miss Opal of Nevada, Mrs. Etta Short of Springfield, Mrs. Ollie Maples of Clever, and Mrs. Florence Perkins and Mrs. Maude Howard of Brookline. Three brothers, B.W. Bent and Joe Davis, all of the Republic community, also survive.
Davis, James S. 13 May 1873 - 20 Sep 1925 CCR 25 Sep 1925
[Note: Son of John W. & Mariah M. (Powell) Davis; married Dove Alice James 15 Apr 1890 - 3 Jul 1975 m/2 Shipman]
Died: James Davis, a brother-in-law of Newt James, of Ozark, at his home 1 ¼ miles south of Sparta at noon Sunday, September 20, 1925, aged about 47 years. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Bruner cemetery conducted by Rev. Mitchum of Sparta, with burial under direction of T. B. Chaffin of Ozark.
Davis, Jane 1924 - 9 Dec 2010 SN-L 14 Dec 2010
[Note: married Raymond Davis 19 Apr 1906 - 11 Aug 1994]
Jane Davis, age 86, of Reeds Spring, died December 9th, in Esperanzo Ranch, her home of 48 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond and is survived by her daughter, Gail Strong and husband William; two grandsons, of Ozark, Cary Nathan and Joseph Nathan; and one great-grandson. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Branson Tri-Lakes Area Humane Society.
Davis, Jerry Eugene 8 Feb 1941 - Apr 2008 SN-L 7 Apr 2008 & AdamsFH
[Note: Son of Leonard Glenn & Viola (Mullins) Davis; married 29 Jul 1961 Nancy Ellen Ware 16 Jul 1944 - 8 Sep 2004]
Jerry Eugene Davis was born February 8, 1941, in Windy City Mo. He was a lifelong resident of Highlandville, Mo., and in 2002, he moved to Walnut Grove to be closer to his brother. Jerry was a home builder by trade for 35 years. He loved being outdoors, fishing and hunting and just enjoying nature. Jerry had a wonderful sense of humor, especially to those who knew him. He was 67 years old. Jerry and Nancy Ellen Ware were married July 29, 1961. They shared 43 years together. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy; his father, Glenn Davis; mother Viola Davis; and one brother, Stanley. He is survived by his brother and his wife, Kenneth and Debbie Davis of Walnut Grove; one sister-in-law and her husband, Deloris and Mike Woods of Taneyville; one nephew and his wife, Shane and Stacy Ware of Stockton; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He will be missed by family and friends. A special thanks, to St. Johns Hospice and Dr. Haverstick.
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Davis, Jerry Eugene 8 Feb 1941 - Apr 2008 SN-L 8 Apr 2008
Graveside services for Jerry Eugene Davis, 67, will be held at 11 a.m. today, April 8, 2008, in Martin Cemetery, Highlandville, Mo.
Davis, Jerry Frank 20 Aug 1941 - 29 Jun 2008 SN-L 2 Jul 2008
[Note: Son of Frank William & Lema (Hazel) Davis; married 8 Oct 1960 Marilyn Smith]
Jerry Frank Davis, son of Frank William Davis and Lema Hazel, born August 20, 1941, left our world on June 29, 2008, after complications from surgery. A lifelong resident of Marshfield, Jerry graduated from Marshfield High School in 1959. He attended Southwest Missouri State University and then married his high school sweetheart, Marilyn Smith, on October 8, 1960. To this union, three children were born, Kelly Renee, Kirby Frank and Kurtis Scott. Our beloved father and husband of 47 years was a very talented commercial contractor. He loved working in construction and the people he worked with. He was very involved in the MAB program and enjoyed coaching the kids and later his grandkids in sports. He particularly took pride in his grandchildren and enjoyed all of their friends. Jerry loved life, especially when he was fishing! Preceding him in death were his parents; and one son, Kurtis Scott Davis. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn; daughter Kelly Thomas and husband, David of Marshfield; son Kirby Davis and wife, Tresa of Ozark; four grandsons, Garrett Andrew Stevens and Corey Adam Stevens, both of Springfield, Ross Kurtis Scott Frank Davis of Lebanon and Jace David Thomas, of Marshfield; two granddaughters, Devin Elizabeth Davis of Lebanon, and Isabella Marie Davis of Ozark; two sisters, Shirley Todd and husband, Ralph of Marshfield and June Shook and husband, Don of St. Louis; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends; one special friend and fishing buddy, J.E. Hobson and his devoted Lhasa Apso, Teddi. Jerry will be missed and remembered as a loving and caring person. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, under direction of Day Funeral Home, Marshfield. Interment will be in Marshfield Cemetery. No visitation is planned. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Greene County Humane Society or WeCARe of Marshfield, 605 Mollie St., Marshfield, MO 65706.
Davis, Jesse Sterling 18 Dec 1869 - 25 Oct 1961 CCR 26 Oct 1961 p1
[Note: Son of Francis Marion & Minerva (Wilkerson) Davis; maried 13 Dec 1888 Martha Ann Johnson 17 Mar 1864 - 16 Dec 1921; married Madora Ann Caudle 15 Apr 1875 - 2 Apr 1949 m/1 Hedgpeth & m/2 Faucett]
Services for Jesse Sterling Davis, 91, a lifelong resident of Sparta, who died at 12:05 a.m. Wednesday at the home of a son, Austin of Sparta will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the Chaffin Chapel with the Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial will be in Monger Cemetery. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include two other sons, Lum Ray Davis of Galloway and Tom Davis of Rogersville; a daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Copeland of Rogersville; 12 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren and a brother, Jeff Davis of Hamilton, Mont.
Davis, John Franklin, Jr. 11 Sep 1931 - Oct 1975 OH 23 Oct 1975 p8
[Note: Son of John Franklin & ? (?) Davis; married Dixie]
NIXA - John Franklin Davis, Jr., 44, Nixa, died at 4:50 p.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, following a short illness. Mr. Davis was a meatcutter for Safeway Stores, Inc., Springfield for 18 years. He was a US Navy Korean War veteran, a member of the Catholic church, a member of the Meatcutters Union, Local No. 340 and Post No. 78 of the American Veterans. He was a past commander of the American Veterans Post No. 82. Survivors include his wife, Dixie; three sons, Gregory Mark and Jeffrey Allen, addresses unknown, and John Franklin Davis, III, of the home; two daughters, Mrs.. Cynthia Jean Jackson and Miss Jennifer Davis, addresses unknown; a step-son, Robert Edward Nalley and a step-daughter, Miss Okeval Renee Nalley, both of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Davis, Sr., Half Pone Point, Md.; three sisters, Mrs. Jacqie Meares, Fayetteville, N. C., Mrs. Dolly Fink, Pakistan, and Mrs. Carol Miller, Upper Marlboro, Ms. and a grandson. Arrangements were announced by Ralph Thieme.
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Davis, John Franklin, Jr. 11 Sep 1931 - Oct 1975 OH 6 Nov 1975 p7
Services for John Franklin Davis, Jr. 44, Nixa, were at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Agnes Catholic Church with the Rev. Ralph Duffner officiating. Burial was in National Cemetery with military rites by the U. S. Naval Reserve and the Amvets. Mr. Davis died at 4:50 p.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital after a short illness.
Davis, John Green 1 Aug 1877 - 8 Aug 1948 CCR 12 Aug 1948
[Note: Son of Francis M. & Mary (Hayes) Davis]
Word was received here this week by George T. Breazeale, of the death of John G. Davis, a former resident of the Highlandville community. Mr. Davis died Monday evening at the family home in Whittier, Calif. Burial was at Whittier with Masonic rites.
Davis, John Henry 28 Nov 1861 - 6 Jan 1939 CCR 12 Jan 1939 p8
[Note: Son of Woodford & Mahala (Cook) Davis; married Mary Jane 1869 - 21 Feb 1960]
John Henry Davis was born on Nov. 28, 1861, the son of Woodford and Mahala Cook Davis, and departed this life on Jan. 6, 1939, at his home near Spokane at the age of 77 years, one month and eight days. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 7, 1939, at 2 p.m. at Spokane with interment in the Spokane cemetery under the direction of B.C. Klepper.
Davis, John Luther “Luke” 1 Jan 1911 - 21 Mar 1967 CCR 30 Mar 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Clarence & Minnie Ann (Chastain) Davis; married Redia L. Rogers 10 Dec 1913 - 10 Apr 1992]
Luke Davis, 56, operator of a service station in Clever, was dead on arrival at Burge-Protestant Hospital at 8:30 p.m. March 21. He suffered an apparent heart attack. Surviving are his wife, Redia; his mother, Minnie; and a brother, Lyle, all of Clever. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Methodist Church in Clever with the Rev. Wayne Jones officiating. Burial was in Mount Carmel Cemetery with Cantrell in charge.
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Davis, John Luther “Luke” 1 Jan 1911 - 21 Mar 1967 CCR 30 Mar 1967 p1
Funeral services for Luke Davis, 56, Clever, will be a 2 p.m. Saturday in the Methodist Church here with the Rev. Wayne Jones officiating. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery with Cantrell in charge. Mr. Davis, a service station operator was dead on arrival at Burge-Protestant Hospital, Springfield, at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday after suffering an apparent heart attack.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date of 1967 on it.
Davis, John S. 28 Mar 1862 - 7 Jun 1956 CCR 21 Jun 1956 p7
[Note: Son of Francis Marion & Minerva (Wilkerson) Davis; married Rachell P. McTeer 10 Jun 1863 - 17 Apr 1926]
Funeral services for John S. Davis, 96, who died June 7, 1956, were held June 13 in the Sparta Baptist Church, with Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in Shipman Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Survivors include five sons, Frank Davis of Hollister, Mo., John Davis of Parlien, Calif., Will Davis of Sparta, Charles Davis and Fred Davis of Fresno, Calif, and one daughter Mrs. _arl Shipman, also of Fresno; 20 grandchildren and two great grandchildren; four brothers Jeff and and -nie David of Montana; Sterling Davis of Sparta and Dave Davis of Springfield. The deceased spent most of his life in Missouri but his last days were spent in California with his daughter where his death occurred.
Davis, John William 6 Jun 1882 - 16 Jun 1959
[Note: Son of Abner & Matilda Ellen (Whitaker) Davis; married Louise Elnora “Nora“ Hicks 3 Feb 1875 - 31 May 1963]
John W. DAVIS, 86, a retired farmer of the Reeds Spring community, died Friday night (?/? 1959) in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Iva DAVIS, Crane, after a long illness. Other survivors are his wife, Nora, another daughter, Mrs. Mertie NASH, San Francisco; two sons, Paul, Reeds Springs, and Houston, Klamath Falls OR; a sister, Mrs. Mollie COOPER, of Springfield; two brothers, Sammy G., Nixa, and Otis, Wapanucha, OK. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Eisenhour Church with burial in the church cemetery, with Manlove of Crane in charge. Contributed by Jim Cochran.
Davis, Johnnie G. 5 May 1895 - 26 Jul 1980 OH 31 Jul 1980 p5
[Note: Son of William F. & Nora E. (Coleman) Davis]
Services for Johnie G. Davis, 85, Ozark, were held Wednesday in Harris Chapel Ozark with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Eisenhour Cemetery near Spokane. Mr. Davis died Saturday in Cox Medical Center. He was an Ozark resident and a lifelong area resident. He was a retired school teacher, having taught in Stone, Christian and Taney counties from 1917 to 1954. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. D. W. (Zuba) Vest, five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Davis, Julia Ann (? ) Ridenour 1891 - 21 Nov 1970 CCR 26 Nov 1970 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Ann Davis, 79, a resident of Sweden, Mo. 45 years, were at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Sweden Church. The Revs. Tom Johnson and Carl Willis officiated. Burial was in Thornfield Cemetery under direction of Clinkingbeard of Ava. Mrs. Davis died at 2 p.m. Wednesday, No. 18, in Mansfield Hospital. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Flora Jane Johnson, Davenport, Iowa, Mrs. Berta Aikers, Wichita, Kan., Mrs. Anna Killburn, Ava. and Mrs. Ella Ray Stewart, Sweden; six sons, Edward Henry Ridenour, Ozark, Joseph Richard Ridenour, Pasedena, Calif, James Bennett Davis, Selah, Wash., John Calvin Davis, Johnson City, Tenn., Clyde Jay Davis, Davenport, and Ira C. Tracy Davis, Forest Hills, La.; and two sisters, Mrs. Zara Bartlette, California state, and Mrs. Bell Turner, Sunnyside, Wash.; 37 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and three great great grandchild.
Davis, Kay Louise (Berlinder) Schneider 10 Dec 1938 - 12 Jun 2010 SN-L 16 Jun 2010
[Note: Daughter of Clarence “Doc” & Marian (Schroeher) Berlinder; married ? Schneider; married Freddie D. Davis 1 Dec 1934 - 13 Mar 2010]
Kay Davis, born Kay Louise Berlinder, to Clarence “Doc” and Marian (Schroeher) on Dec. 10, 1938, passed away June 12, 2010. Kay was a sister to Ray Berlinder and wife Sharon, Roy Berlinder and wife Mary, Louann Lynch and husband Robert, Bob Berlinder and Tim Berlinder and wife Jackie. In addition to her brothers and sisters, survivors include: Her son, Jim Schneider and wife Kim, and four grandchildren, Brandon, Hillary, Adam and Hannah; and son Mark Schneider, all of St. Louis. Kay was preceded in death by her parents; and her second husband, Freddie Davis. Kay attended Hopedale Baptist Church, Ozark. Kay truly enjoyed driving the kids on her school bus route. She was an energetic and creative free spirit. Although Kay was only with us 71 years, she lived liked it was 101 years. A funeral service was held at noon June 15 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial followed in Weaver Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation was from 11 a.m. to noon immediately before the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Heart Association.
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Davis, Kay Louise (Berlinder) Schneider 10 Dec 1938 - 12 Jun 2010 SN-L 14 Jun 2010
Kay Louise Davis, age 71, Ozark, passed away June 12, 2010. A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m., Tuesday, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Weaver Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation will be from 11 to 12 p.m., immediately before the service on Tuesday.
Davis, Kenneth L. 25 Mar 1918 - 29 Apr 1982 OH 6 May 1982 p3
[Note: Son of Charles E. & Pearl B. ( ) Davis]
Services for Kenneth L., Davis, 64, Springfield, were held May 2 in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with Ray Drake officiating. Graveside services were held May 3 in Timber Ridge Cemetery near Marshfield. Mr. Davis was found dead in his house April 29 after a long illness. Survivors include eight daughters, Carol Bishop, Springfield, Marilyn Sue Hutto, Donna Jean Smith, Kenna Lou Coward, and Rebecca Jane Williams, all of Dillon, S. C.; Patricia Waterman and Elaine Cockrum, both of Billings; and Sherry Lynn Davis, Billings; one son, Charles, Springfield; one brother, Ralph, Elkland; and 26 grandchildren.
Davis, Kimberly Ann 1960 - 19 Dec 1975 OH 25 Dec 1975 p1
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DeVore, Edwina Ruth (Nelson) 8 Sep 1928 - 19 Dec 1975 OH 25 Dec 1975 p7
[Note: Daughter of Edgar & Ethel (Maples) Nelson; married Walter Eugene DeVore]
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Nelson, Martha Jane (Hale) 16 Feb 1934 - 19 Dec 1975 OH 25 Dec 1975 p1
[Note: Daughter of Lemule & Belle (Little) Hale; married Joseph Ward Nelson]
Wreck Kills Three
Three women were killed in a two-vehicle accident between Clever and Republic Friday. Four other persons were injured in the accident in which a Jeep pickup driven by Susan Felicia Spence, 16, Route 1, Clever, was traveling northbound at an excessive rate of speed, according to the state highway patrol. Her pickup went out of control, skidded onto the wrong side of the highway, struck another vehicle driven by Martha Jane Nelson head-on and pushed the Nelson vehicle into a ditch. Persons killed in the accident include: Mrs. Nelson, 41, of Route 1, Billings. Edwina Ruth DeVore, 47, Route 1, Billings, the sister-in-law of Mrs. Nelson, and Kimberly Ann Davis, 15, Clever, a passenger in the car driven by Miss Spence. Injured in the Christian County accident were; Miss Spence, facial injuries, loss of teeth, left leg injuries and possible internal injuries. David Joe Nelson, 13, son of Mrs. Nelson, Kerry Joe Nelson, 11, also son of Mrs. Nelson, and Elizabeth Grace Gray, 53, Route 1, Billings, a passenger in the Nelson car.
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DeVore, Edwina Ruth (Nelson) 8 Sep 1928 - 19 Dec 1975 OH 25 Dec 1975 p7
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Nelson, Martha Jane (Hale) 16 Feb 1934 - 19 Dec 1975 OH 25 Dec 1975 p7
CLEVER - Double services for Mrs. Martha Jane Nelson, 41, and Mrs. Edwina R. DeVore, 47, both of Billings, were at 2:30 p.m. today in the Clever High School gym with the Revs. Howard L. Boyd, Larkin Haden and James Smith officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery, near Clever, under direction of Meadors of Clever. Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. DeVore, who were sisters-in-law were killed Friday evening in a highway crash on Route P, two miles north of Clever. Contributions for both Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. DeVore may be made to the Clever First Baptist Church memorial fund.
Davis, Lela M. (Gooch) 27 Nov 1908 - 15 Dec 1961 CCR 21 Dec 1961 p1
[Note: Daughter of Thomas Shirley & Olive (Todd) Gooch; married James Davis]
Funeral services and burial for Mrs. Lela Gooch Davis, 52, who died Friday in a hospital in San Francisco, were held there Monday. Mrs. Davis, formerly of Nixa, is survived by her husband, James; two sons, James, Jr. and Thomas, both of San Francisco; one sister, two brothers, four half-sisters and four half-brothers.
Davis, Lena (Neaves) 1889 - 9 Mar 1960 CCR 10 Mar 1960 p4
[Note: married Lewis H. Davis]
Funeral arrangements are incomplete for Mrs. Lena Davis, 70, of Nixa who died Wednesday morning in Springfield Baptist Hospital. Mrs. Davis was a member of the First Baptist Church at Nixa. Her grandmother Neaves is credited with giving Christian County its name. Survivors include her husband, Lewis H. Davis, a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Neal of Nixa; a brother, Roy Neaves of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two sisters, Mrs. Frances Viles of Wheat Ridge, Colo., and Mrs. Leona Campbell of Newport Richey, Fla. and her mother Mrs. Martha Neaves of Springfield. Harris Funeral Home of Nixa is in charge of arrangements.
Davis, Lennie Loel (Thompson) 1902 - 7 Oct 1964 CCR 8 Oct 1964 p1
[Note: married Clarence E. Davis 25 Aug 1900 - Oct 1980]
Mrs. Lennie Loel Davis, 61, died at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at her home, Route 1, Clever. Surviving are her husband, Clarence; a daughter, Mrs. Lenora Shelton, 1425 Roanoke, Springfield; a son, Burl Davis, Clever; two sisters, Mrs. Opal Bryan, 1935 South Kimbrough, Springfield and Mrs. Voultress Chapman, Arlington, Tex.; five brothers, Leonard Thompson, Mt. Vernon, Glen Thompson, Billings, Ray Thompson, Ash Grove, Noel Thompson and Harold Thompson, both of Republic and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Clever Methodist Church, with the Rev. Wayne Jones officiating. Burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.
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Davis, Lennie Loel (Thompson) 1902 - Oct 1964
Mrs. Linnie Loel Davis, 61, died at 10:30 a.m. today at her home, Route 1, Clever. Surviving are her husband, Clarence; a daughter, Mrs. Lenora Shelton, 1425 Roanoke, Springfield; a son, Burl Davis, Clever; two sisters, Mrs. Opal Bryan, 1935 South Kimbrough, Springfield, and Mrs. Voultress Chapman, Arlington, Tex.; five brothers, Leonard Thompson, Mt. Vernon, Glen Thompson, Billings, Ray Thompson, Ash Grove, Noel Thompson and Harold Thompson, both of Republic; and two grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are under direction of Cantrell.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date of 7 October 1964 in the margin.
Davis, Leona L. 29 Nov 1914 - 31 May 2011 SN-L 2 Jun 2011
[Note: Daughter of Austin & Mary E. (Garoutte) Davis]
Miss Leona L. Davis, age 96, of Billings, left this life on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 in Christian Health Care, Republic. She was born in Greene County on November 29, 1914, the daughter of Austin and Mary Davis. She is survived by: a nephew and his wife, Fred and Aileene Johnson, Republic; three nieces, Mary Sue Fox and Norma Lane, both of Billings, and Ruby Haugsted and her husband, David, Concord, N.C.; numerous great-nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., with the funeral service to start at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 3, 2011, in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings, with Rev. Rex Mooneyham officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Marionville. Contributions may be made to the New Hope Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com.
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Davis, Leona L. 29 Nov 1914 - 31 May 2011 CCH-N 8 Jun 2011
Leona L. Davis, 96, died Tuesday, May 31, 2011, in Christian Health Care, Republic. She was born in Greene County on Nov. 29, 1914, the daughter of Austin and Mary (Garoutte) Davis. Davis was a lifelong resident of the Billings area, and was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church. She loved to raise flowers, and playing the piano and organ. Her parents, and a sister, Esther Johnson, precede in death. She is survived by: a nephew and his wife, Fred and Aileene Johnson, Republic; three nieces, Mary Sue Fox and Norma Lane, both of Billings, and Ruby Haugsted and her husband, David, Concord, N.C.; numerous great nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m., with the funeral service at 2 p.m., Friday, June 3, 2011, in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings, with Rev. Rex Mooneyham officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Marionville. Contributions may be made to the New Hope Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com.
Davis, Leonard 1911 - Dec 1967 CCR 28 Dec 1967 p8
[Note: Son of Samuel Grant & Ida Francis (Fisher) Davis]
Former Resident Killed in Iowa Auto Accident
Funeral services are still incomplete for a former Christian County resident, Leonard Davis, 56, who was found dead with a companion in an overturned auto beneath a bridge on Hwy. 34 about seven miles west of Chariton, Iowa Tuesday afternoon. The other victim, 41-year-old Gerald R. McKnight, of near Chariton, had been missing from his job in Chariton for a week. A missing person report on McKnight had been issued Tuesday morning, according to reports. The bodies had been in the overturned car with its roof caved in for a number of days, according to law enforcement officers. The car apparently hit an embankment, flipping over on its top beneath the bridge obscuring the wrecked vehicle from passing motorists. There was no water under the bridge. Funeral home attendants in Chariton said both men had been expected at the home of McKnight on Christmas Day. The two men were crushed from the impact of the one-car accident, funeral home attendants said. Mr. Davis, whose last address is listed as Des Moines, is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Helen Stewart and Miss Dianna Faye Davis, both of Springfield; and three brothers, Benny, Twin Falls, Ida., Charley, Walsh, Colo, and Neal, Route 1, Ozark. Other survivors include five sisters, Mrs. Bertha Ellingsworth, Highlandville, Mrs. Belle Moss, Ontario, Calif., Mrs. Beulah Rhodes, Route 1, Ozark, Mrs. Fron Harding, Nixa and Mrs. Mildred White, Ontario. The body of Mr. Davis was returned to Ozark for services and burial here under direction of Harris.
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Davis, Leonard 1911 - Dec 1967 CCR 4 Jan 1968 p12
Funeral services for Leonard Davis, 56, Des Moines, Iowa, a former Christian County resident, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield. Mr. Davis was one of two persons killed in a one-car traffic accident near Lucas, Iowa.
Davis, Leonard Glen D. 16 Apr 1913 - 28 Aug 1992 NN-E 2 Sep 1992
[Note: Son of Reuben & Elsie Hazel (Taylor) Davis; married Viola M. Mullins 1 Jan 1912 - 7 Apr 2001; married Lillian Iola Holstein 23 Jan 1918 - 24 Jan 2007 m/1 Tuter]
Leonard Glen D. Davis, 79, Ozark, died Friday, Aug. 28, in his home. He was born in Christian County, the son of Ruben and Elsie Davis. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Viola, and a stepson Gary Tuter. He is survived by his wife, Lillian of the home; two sons, Jerry, Highlandville; and Kenny, Walnut Grove; three sisters, Lottie Choltz, Glessa Phipps, and Margie Moore, all of Springfield; one brother, Lowell Davis, Omaha, Neb.; three stepchildren, Gale Tuter, Ozark; Dennis Tuter; Springfield; Darlene Burton, Springfield, step-grandchildren, Stephanie McPhetridge, Springfield; Lisa Tuter, Springfield; Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Sisco, Nixa; Rick Tuter and Rhonda of Nixa; Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Ellis, Republic; Kent and Shelly Tuter, Nixa; Mr. and Mrs. Tam Williams, Springfield; Brandi Burton, Springfield; six great-grandchildren, Lindsay McPhetridge, Kriston Reese, lsaiah Sisco, Adam and Ashalyn Ellis, Chelsea Tuter; and numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Services were held Tuesday, Sept. 1, in Harris Colonial Chapel, with the Rev. Gary Phipps officiating. Burial was in Martin Cemetery.
Davis, Leota L. (Inman) 17 Feb 1930 - 29 Oct 1977 OH 10 Nov 1977 p16
[Note: Daughter of Gerald D. & Birchie (Gideon) Inman; married Floyd S. Davis]
OZARK - Services for Leota I. Davis, 47, Louisburg, Kan., a former Chadwick and Sparta resident, were at 2 p.m. Monday at the Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Earl Blansit officiating. Burial was in Fairview cemetery near Sparta. Mrs. Davis who lived in Louisburg for about 15 years, was a member of the Assembly of God Church here. She is survived by her husband, Floyd S,; three sons, Ronnie of Louisburg, Randy of Eolia and Richy of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Laverne Muncy, Louisburg; her father, Gerald Inman, Chadwick; two half-brothers, Junior Inman, Fordland and Bob Inman, St. Johnsbury, Vt; a half-sister, Mrs. Mary Williams of the state of Idaho; and four grandchildren..
Davis, Leslie 6 Feb 1902 - 16 Dec 1966 CCR 22 Dec 1966 p1
[Note: Son of William Frank & Nora E. (Coleman) Davis; married Vada 4 Apr 1905 - Apr 1977]
Funeral services for Leslie Davis, 64, a lifelong resident of the Spokane community, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Spokane Baptist Church with the Rev. Fate Montgomery officiating. burial was in Martin Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Davis, a retired farmer, died at 7:23 a.m. Friday in his home two miles west of Spokane. Survivors include his wife, Vada; two daughters, Mrs. Anna Mae Keltner, Ponce de Leon, and Mrs., Mary Lucille Shirkey, Spokane; one son, Donald W., Fayetteville, Ark.; one brother, Johnny, Crane; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Davis, Lester H. 26 Nov 1900 - 8 Apr 1963 SL-P 10 Apr 1963 & CCR 11 Apr 1963
[Note: Son of Edward & Elizabeth ( ) Davis; married Edith E. Johnson 13 Oct 1899 - 19 Jan 1973]
Lester H. Davis, 62, Route 1, Brookline, died at 10:30 a.m. in Burge-Protestant Hospital in Springfield. A resident of Greene County most of his life, Mr. Davis as a member of the Wilson Creek Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Edith; four sons, Raymond, Detroit, Everett, Route 2, Republic, Edward, Route 1 , Brookline and Oren 908 South Avenue, Springfield; three brothers, Robert 638 West Standford, Perry, 2333 West Walnut, and Albert 713 Southwest Avenue, all of Springfield, a sister, Mrs. Georgette Stennett, Indianapolis, Ind., and four grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Thursday at Wilson Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Charley Workman officiating. Burial was in Manley Cemetery under direction of Harris
Davis, Lewis H. 25 Jan 1893 - 24 Jun 1983 OH 20 Jun 1983 p10
Services for Lewis H. Davis, 90, Nixa, were held June 28, in First Baptist Church, Nixa, with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy and Jim Hawkins officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery, Springfield, under direction of Harris of Nixa. Mr. Davis died June 24 in St. John’s Regional Health center, Springfield, after a short illness. He retired to a farm near Nixa in 1944 and was member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Neal, Nixa; a sister, Miss Hazel Ruth Davis, Springfield; a brother, Marshall A., Springfield; and two grandsons.
Davis, Lillian Iola (Holstein) Tuter 23 Jan 1918 - 24 Jan 2007 SN-L 26 Jan 2007
[Note: Daughter of Harley & Hester (Baird) Holstein; married Henry Wilbert Tuter, Jr. 18 Nov 1918 - 14 Jul 1949; married Leonard Glen D. Davis 16 Apr 1913 - 28 Aug 1992]
Lillian Iola (Tuter) Davis, age 89, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2007, in St. John's Hospital. She was born January 23, 1918 in Highlandville, the daughter of Harley and Hester (Baird) Holstein. Lillian had lived most of her life in Christian County. She was a member of Highlandville Baptist Church. Lillian was baptized at Riverdale when she was 16. She loved spending time with her grandkids. Survivors include two sons, Gale Tuter, of Brookline, and Dennis Tuter, Springfield; a daughter, Darlene Baldvin, Springfield; seven grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Betty Holstein; two stepsons, Jerry Davis, Walnut Grove, and Kenny Davis and wife Debbie, Walnut Grove; two nieces; and a nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Gary Tuter; her husband, Henry Wilbert Tuter, Jr. in 1949; and husband Glen Davis in 1992. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa with Gary Phipps and Frank Bostic officiating. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.
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Davis, Lillian Iola (Holstein) Tuter 23 Jan 1918 - 24 Jan 2007 CCH-N 31 Jan 2007
Lillian Iola (Tuter) Davis, age 89, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007, in St. John's Hospital. She was born Jan. 23, 1918, in Highlandville, the daughter of Harley and Hester (Baird) Holstein. Lillian had lived most of life in Christian County. She was a member of Highlandville Baptist Church. Lillian was baptized at Riverdale when she was 16. She loved spending time with her grandkids. Survivors include: Two sons, Gale Tuter, Brookline, and Dennis Tuter, Springfield; a daughter, Darlene Baldvin, Springfield; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren; a sister in law, Betty Holstein; two stepsons, Jerry Davis, Walnut Grove, and Kenny Davis and wife Debbie, Walnut Grove; two nieces; and a nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Gary Tuter; her husband, Henry Wilbert Tuter, Jr. in 1949; and husband Glen Davis in 1992. A funeral service was held Jan. 29 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Gary Phipps and Frank Bostic officiating. Burial followed in Selmore Cemetery. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2007
Davis, Lincoln Basil “Link” 14 May 1905 - 28 Jun 1957 CCR 4 Jul 1957 p1
[Note: Son of James Houston “Jim” & Mary E. (Coleman) Davis; married 20 Mar 1928 Opal Christine Grider 19 May 1909 - 3 Oct 2002]
Funeral services for Lincoln Basil Davis, 52, who died June 28, were held Sunday, June 30 at 2:00 p.m. in the Highlandville school auditorium, with the Rev. Blevins and the Rev, Harding officiating. Burial was in the Highlandville Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Mr. Davis, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Davis, was born May 14, 1905. He was united in marriage to Opal Grider on March 20, 1928, and to this union four children were born. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Opal Davis; three daughters, Mrs. Hazel Stockard and Mrs. Patsy Smith of Springfield and Mrs. Helen Stewart of Peoria, Ill; one son, Jack Davis of Springfield; one sister, Allie Ruby of Fair Grove; three brothers, Jake David of Highlandville; Edd Davis of Btremerton, Wash; and Bill Davis of Rockford, Ill; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Davis of Highlandville and seven grandchildren.
Davis, Lisa Ann 11 Nov 1968 - 7 Mar 1999 CCH-N 10 Mar 1999
[Note: Daughter of Jim & Hazel (Williams) Davis]
Lisa Ann Davis was born Nov. 11, 1968 and departed this life early Sunday morning, March 7th, after a long battle with cancer. Lisa was the loving daughter of Jim and Hazel Davis of Galena, Mo. She left one sister, Julie Hedrick of Galena, Mo. and one brother Tom Davis of Galena, Mo. She was a devoted aunt to Sarah Hedrick of Galena, Mo. and Jasmine Hedrick Collette of Cape Fair, Mo. And a great-aunt to Aurora Bryanna Collette of Cape Fair, Mo. Lisa left numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who loved her. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Floyd and Stella Williams of Kissee Mills and Everett and Lucy Davis of Reeds Spring. Lisa was a computer programmer for Dairy Farmers of America, for several years. She loved her job and her friends there. She had also worked for Silver Dollar City and for the State of Missouri. Lisa loved life and her family and friends. She made a difference in each life she touched. She will be missed. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wed.. March 10, 1999 in 65 Full Gospel Church, Spokane, Mo. With the Rev. Joe Dan Edwards officiating. Burial will follow in Eisenhour Cemetery Spokane, Mo. Under the direction of Mease-Barnes Funeral Home, Ozark, Mo. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospices of America 1765 Bee Creek Rd. Suite 6. Branson, Mo. 65616, and American Cancer Society P.O. Box 50647 Springfield, Mo. 65805.
Davis, Louisa Elnora (Hicks) 3 Feb 1875 - 31 May 1963 gwobit
[Note: Daughter of Aaron & Rhoda Emmaline (Ray) Hicks; married John William Davis 6 Jun 1882 - 16 Jun 1959]
Funeral services for Mrs. Elnora Davis, 88, who died at the home of a daughter here Friday, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Eisenhour Church on Highway 65 (Hwy 160) North of Reeds Springs. Burial will be in the church cemetery, under the direction of Manlove Funeral Home. Mrs. Davis is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Iva Davis of Crane, whom she was visiting at the time of her death, and Mrs. Mertie Nash, of CA, two sons, Houston, of the state of OR; and Paul, of Reeds Springs; three sisters, Mrs. Florence Patterson of Springfield, Mrs. Myrtle Park, of Fort Morgan CO., and Mrs. Villa Mason, Pallisade CO; and 17 grandchildren. Contributed by Jim Cochran.
Davis, Loyd Byrl 23 Jun 1927 - 26 Oct 1988 OH 3 Nov 1988
[Note” Son of Charles & Elizabeth (Propst) Davis]
Loyd Byrl Davis, 61, of Branson, formerly of Sparta, died Oct. 26 at the Northside Nursing Home following a long illness. Services for Mr. Davis were held Oct. 29 at Meadors Chapel, Republic, with the Rev. Jerry Hall officiating. Burial was in Shipman Cemetery, Sparta. Survivors include two brothers, Floyd Davis, Louisburg, Kansas, and Rosco Davis, Fresno, California; four sisters, Lorene Yoder, Eldorado Springs, Elvis Davis, Fresno, California, Cleta Womack, Kansas City, and Louella Fletcher Sweezer, Moberly; and several nieces and nephews.
Davis, Lucinda "Cinda" (Johnson) 17 Apr 1855 - 17 Jul 1922 CCR 21 Jul 1922 p1
[Note: Daughter of Calvin & Nancy (Johnson) Johnson; married 19 Oct 1889 Hule Brantik Davis]
Mrs. Cinda Davis of Sparta, Tuesday night, July 18th at her home in Sparta, Mo. Deceased leaves two children, a daughter, Mrs. George Stubbs and a son, Mr. Jeff Davis, two brothers and one sister, all of Sparta to mourn her departure
Davis, Lucy (Draper) 14 May 1911 - 27 May 1989 NN-E 1 Jun 1989
[Note: Daughter of Arthur P. & Annie Laurie (Hilton) Draper]
Lucy Davis, 78, of Lebanon, died May 27 at the Breech Medical Center. Memorial services for Mrs. Davis will be announced at a later date, The body was cremated under the direction of Palmer-Pickering Funeral Home. Mrs. Davis was a retired elementary school teacher, having taught in the Sarcoxie and Waynesville school district,. Surviving are a son, Arthur Warren Davis, St. Louis; a daughter, Mary K., Pearson, Jefferson City; two sisters, Polly Moore, Lebanon, and Elizabeth "Bibs" Breazeale, Ozark; a brother, Ned Draper, Lebanon; two grandchildren; and many nieces-and nephews.
Davis, Madora Ann (Caudle) Hedgpeth Faucett 15 Apr 1875 - 2 Apr 1949 CCR 8 Sep 1949
[Note: Daughter of Samuel W. & Lucinda V. (Yeary) Caudle; married 17 May 1896 William A. Hedgpeth; married 16 Jan 1900 George Faucett 1831 - before 1910; married 2 May 1923 Jesse Sterling Davis 18 Dec 1869 - 25 Oct 1961]
Madora Ann Davis, 74, died Friday, Sept. 2, at her home near McCracken. She was a member of the Spring Hill Baptist church. Survivors are her husband, Sterling Davis, one daughter, Mrs. Virginia Beck of the home; and four stepsons, Austin Davis of Sparta, Mo., Lum of Galloway, Mo., and Ray and Tom, both of Rogersville, Mo. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Linden Chapel by Rev. Roy Shipman with burial in the Linden cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Davis, Mamie Catherine (Bilyeu) 26 Oct 1926 - 7 Feb 2005 SN-L 9 Feb 2005
[Note: Daughter of Arthur & Dora ( ) Bilyeu; married Claude Davis 17 Oct 1920 - 22 Dec 1986]
Mamie Catherine Davis, 78, Ozark, passed away Monday, February 7, 2005, in Cox Medical Center South, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 26, 1926, in Taney County, the daughter of Arthur and Dora Bilyeu. Catherine was employed at Hagale Industries for 20 years. Her favorite pastimes were enjoying her flowers, gardening, and taking rides in the country. Survivors include her daughter, Janice Hoffman, Crane; two sons, Donald Davis and wife Dolores,Springfield, and Claude Ray Davis, Springfield; 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; a great-great grandson; three sisters, Ruby, Betty and Mary; and three brothers, Ike, Rex and Larry. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Delbert and Emery Bilyeu; and her husband of 32 years, Claude Davis. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon Thursday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will be in Spokane Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, in the funeral home.
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Davis, Mamie Catherine (Bilyeu) 26 Oct 1926 - 7 Feb 2005 CCH-N 16 Feb 2005
Mamie Catherine Davis, age 78, Ozark, passed away Monday, February 7, 2005, in Cox Medical Center South, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 26, 1926, in Taney County, the daughter of Arthur and Dora Bilyeu. Catherine was employed at Hagale Industries for 20 years. Her favorite pastimes were enjoying her flowers, gardening, and taking rides in the country. Survivors include her daughter, Janice Hoffman, Crane; two sons, Donald Davis and wife Dolores, Springfield, and Claude Ray Davis, Springfield; 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; a great-great grandson; three sisters, Ruby, Betty and Mary; and three brothers, Ike, Rex and Larry. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Delbert and Emery Bilyeu; and her husband of 32 years, Claude Davis. Funeral services were held at 12:00 noon Thursday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial followed in Spokane Cemetery.