Davis, Ruth Irene Profile only OH 4 Jun 1981 p1

On Staff 25 Years  Library to Honor Ruth Davis

Caption: Ruth Davis, 25 years with the 25-year-old Christian County Library, poses with driver Gerald McGinnis beside the bookmobile, Miss Davis’ main activity at the library. The bookmobile carries and estimated 3,000 to 4,000 volumes on each tour of the county

By Joe Cody, Headliner News Editor

Next Thursday, June 11, will be “Ruth Davis Day”  at the Christian County Library, and who deserves it more. This is the library’s 25th year, and she has been on the staff for 25 years. June 1 was the silver anniversary of her joining the late Lucile Anderson, founder.

That day, June 1, 1956, was the beginning of the library as Christian County only. It had been a regional library with Stone County. It was housed in what is now the Senior Citizens’ Center on S. 1st St. just off the square. It formerly was a garment factory.

Only thing left of the library is the map on the exterior north wall. It was painted by Ozark artists, Lester and Ila Jensen and later touched up by Ron Bilyeu.

Miss Davis is easy to interview, speaking in a well-modulated voice with little trace of an Ozark accent, interspersing her answers with pleasant, slight nervous chuckles.

Her principal job is managing the bookmobile on its two-days-a-week, sometimes three trips around the county. She performs other duties as needed - checking books in and out, filing, reference services, handling overdues.

One thing the staff doesn’t do which was a regular thing in the early days, window cleaning and sweeping.

She doesn’t drive the bookmobile - she has been careful not to learn. Gerald McGinnis is the present driver. She remembers others as Ben Hart (now deceased), Bruce Riggle, Ted Thompson, Jack Hannum and Rex Wood.

Miss Davis’ family moved to Ozark from Morrisville when she was in the third grade. She’s a graduate of Ozark High School and is one of six children, A brother, J. W> Davis, lives in Chadwick. Betty Holt, a sister, lives in Spokane, Mildred Davis Murphy in Ozark. And there’s another brother and sister living elsewhere. Her parents were Adam and Lessie Davis. Her father was a carpenter and farmer.

Some telephone operators keep away from telephones as much as possible when off duty.

But, Ruth Davis likes to read, mostly fiction of all kinds - love stories, mystery, westerns.

Yet, books are far from her whole life. She likes spectator sports, goes fishing occasionally, like bowling sometimes, does needlework, maintains her own yard, has a garden and paints. Pictures? No. Around the house, the fence - whatever needs painting.

Is she looking foreward to Ruth Davis Day?

Well, a little. “I’m not much for the limelight” (Chuckle) But she was curious as to what Ruth David Day might be.

Plans hadn’t been completed last Monday by Librarian Marilyn Prosser but there’s bound to be an open house with the public invited to her remember her 25th anniversary in a special way.

She plays the piano - mostly for her own pleasure, now, In high school days, she was a poplar accompanist.

If you’ve read this far, you like Ruth Davis. If you’ve never met her, you’ll like her in person even more.

 

Davis, Samuel Grant 30 Oct 1867 - 29 Jan 1965 CCR 4 Feb 1965 p5

[Note: Son of Abner & Matilda Ellen (Whitaker) Davis; married  Ida Frances Fisher 21 Sep 1872 - 12 May 1959]

S. G. “Sam” Davis, 97. died at 5:05 p.m. Friday in his home three miles northwest of Highlandville. Mr. Davis came to Christian County from North Missouri at the age of 21. He is survived by five sons, Bennie, address unknown and Charley, Roy, Leonard and Neal, all of Route 1, Ozark; five daughters, Mrs. Bertha Ellingsworth, Highlandville, Mrs. Belle Moss and Mrs. Mildred White, both of Ontario, Calif., Mrs. Beulah Rhodes, Route 1, Ozark and Mrs. Frona Harding, Nixa; 27 grandchildren, 54 great grandchildren and 10 great, great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel at Nixa with Rev. Ora Short and Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Jones-Chastain Cemetery under direction of Harris.

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Davis, Samuel Grant “Sammy” 30 Oct 1867 - 29 Jan 1965

HIGHLANDVILLE—S.G. (Sammy) DAVIS, 97, died at 5:05 p.m. Friday, 29 Jan 1965 in his home three miles Northwest of here.  Mr. DAVIS came to Christian County from North Missouri at the age of 21.  He is survived by five sons, Bennie, address unknown, and Charley, Roy, Leonard, and Neal, all of Rte 1 Ozark.  Five daughters, Mrs. Bertha ELLINGSWORTH, Highlandville, Mrs. Belle MOSS, Mrs. Mildred WHITE, both of Ontario CA.  Mrs. Beulah RHODES, Rte 1 Ozark, and Mrs. Frona HARDING, Nixa; 27 grandchildren, 54 great- grandchildren, and 10 great-great grandchildren.  Funeral Arrangements will be announced by Harris of Ozark. Contributed by Jim Cochran.

 

Davis, Sarah Marie (Gideon) 2 May 1924 - 3 Dec 2004  CCH-N 15 Dec 2004

[Note: Daughter of William Preston & Alice Dessie (Billingsley) Gideon; married 16 Sep 1939 Ivan Raymond Davis 4 Mar 1917 - 13 Feb 1983]

Sarah Marie Davis, 80, Sparta, died Friday, Dec. 3, 2004 in the home she shared with her son, Eddy in Sparta. She was born May 2, 1924 in Chadwick, the youngest child of William Preston Gideon and Alice Dessie (Billingsley) Gideon. She was united in marriage to Ivan Davis who preceded her in death in 1983. Mrs. Davis was a member of Oldfield Full Gospel Church. Survivors include: her son, Eddy; two daughters, Ethel Williams, Ozark and Judy Pearcy, Sparta; four grandsons, Ronnie Davis, Ray Davis, Chris Davis and David Mentor; six granddaughters, Penny Stewart, Peggy Howell, Tammy Watson, Teresa Brock, Tammy Jefferies and Sue Ann Jefferies; several great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Raymond Davis, a daughter Hazel Belson, two infants, Earl and Sharon Davis; and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Ben DeWitt officiating. Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery. Visitation was from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.

 

Davis, Stella (Roller) 20 Dec 1894 - 6 Mar 1968      CCR 7 Mar 1968 p8

[Note Daughter of  John R. & Louise J. (Gray) Roller; married 15 Oct 1914 Austin Davis  5 Feb 1892 - 7 Nov 1980]

Mrs. Stella Davis, 76, Sparta, died in her home at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. She was a lifelong resident of Christian County and a member of Elm Grove Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Austin; a daughter, Mrs. Juanita Loveland, Springfield; two brothers, Sylvester Roller, Cleveland, Okla. and Chester Roller, Bartlesville, Okla; three sisters, Mrs. Fannie Davis and Mrs. Lelia Richardson, both of Rogersville, and Mrs. Gracie Guinn, Springfield; three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with Dwayne Bray officiating, Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery.

 

Davis, Stella Florence (McReynolds) May 1898 - 28 Jan 1966 CCR 3 Feb 1966 p1

[Note: Daughter of James H. & Matilda (Gideon) McReynolds; married Edward Francis Davis]

Mrs. Florence Davis, 67, Bremerton, Wash., died early Friday, Jan, 28 in her home after a short illness. A former resident of the Highlandville community, Mrs. Davis had lived in Bremerton since 1950. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Lillie Meadows, Route 1, Ozark. and Mrs. Mary Haslip and Mrs. Gennell Miller, both of Bremerton. Also surviving are five sons, Homer, J. H,. and Harold, all of Bremerton, Billie, of the home and Wilford, Highlandville; and 24 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday in Lewis Funeral Home in Bremerton, Burial was in Bremerton.

 

Davis, Stephen D. 7 Jul 1881 - 6 Sep 1968 CCR 12 Sep 1968 p8

[Note: Son of James Mattison & Mary Elizabeth (Melton) Davis]

Stephen D. Davis, 88, Spokane, died at 5:20 p.m. Friday in Connelly Nursing Home, Springfield. Mr. Davis was a lifelong resident and retired farmer of the Spokane area. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Dica Lee and Mrs. Frances Brown, both of Ponce de Leon, and a brother, Reuben, Connelly Nursing Home. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Spokane Baptist Church with the Rev. Ora Short Officiating. Burial was in Martin Cemetery near Spokane under direction of Ayre-Goodwin.

 

Davis, Tillie Josephine (Williams) 7 Jan 1926 - 4 Apr 2006 SN-L 6 Apr 2006

[Note: Daughter of David Williams & Mable (Starks) Williams; married 19 Nov 1947 Louis V. Davis, Sr.]

Tillie Josephine Davis, age 80, formerly of Joplin, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2006, in Nixa, Missouri. Tillie was born January 7, 1926, in Gum Springs, Kansas, to the late David Williams and Mable Starks Williams and had lived in Joplin since 1948 before moving to Nixa six years ago. She was a homemaker. She married Louis V. Davis, Sr. on November 19, 1947, in Columbus, Kansas. He preceded her in death on October 15, 1999. Survivors include one son, Louis V. Davis, Jr., Nixa, Missouri; two daughters, Ruth Starchman, Joplin, and Vicki Atkinson, Franklin, Tennessee; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother; and one sister. Graveside services will be Friday at 12 noon at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery. Rev. Bob Simon will officiate.

 

Davis, Verda Arana (Little) 30 Jun 1893 - 6  Oct 1974  OH 10 Oct 1974 p8

[Note: Daughter of James L. & Martha A. (Dean) Little; married George Henry Davis 22 Apr 1892 - Nov 1967]

CLEVER - Mrs. Verda L. Davis, 81, a lifelong resident of the Clever area, died at 11:30 p.m. Sunday at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a short illness. Mrs. Davis was a member of the Clever Methodist Church. She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Henrietta Phillips and Mrs. Verda Lealores Hale, Crane, Mrs. Doris Little, Billings and Mrs. Maxine Davis, Kansas City; two brothers, Onis and Floyd Little, both of Clever; four sisters, Mrs. Logie Garoutte, Billings, Mrs. Bertha Meacheam and Mrs. Billie Hale, both of Clever and Mrs. Louise Davis of the state of California; nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. Larkin Haden officiating. Burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery near Clever, under the direction of Cantrell Funeral Home of Clever.

 

Davis, Verdie L. 12 Jul 1907 - 22 Nov 1975   OH 27 Nov 1975 p6

[Note: married 10 Aug 1931 Weymuth B. Simmons 21 Oct 1913 - 22 Jun 1982]

BRANSON - Serviced for Verdie L. Davis, 68, Route 1, Branson, were at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Greenlawn Funeral Home in Springfield with Prentice Meador officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery near Ozark. Mr. Davis died at 10:15 p.m. Saturday at St. John’s Hospital Springfield after a short illness. He worked 17 years for Stinger Auto Supply in Springfield before moving to Enid, Okla. He moved to the Branson area three years ago. Mr. Davis was a member of the Briggs Lions Club in Enid. Surviving are his wife Weymuth B.; one daughter, Mrs. Gene Estes, Ozark; one son, Robert E. Davis, Enid; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Walker, Muskogee, Okla.; six grandchildren and one great grandchild.

 

Davis, Victory Jane (Williams) 24 Jun 1854 - 4 Jan 1926 CCR 29 Jan 1926 p1

[Note: Daughter of Joseph Mack & Cynthia Dixon (Wise) Williams; married 31 Dec 1874 Edward Benton “Burt” Davis 19 Sep 1852 - 20 Sep 1944; no legible tombstone in Wise Hill Cemetery; husband‘s record gives her name as Victoria]

Mrs. Victory Jane Davis was born June 24, 1854 and departed this life Monday, January 4, 1926. She was married to Benton Davis December 31, 1874. They celebrated their golden wedding one year ago, December 31^st. To this union was born two girls and two boys. One boy preceded the mother to the Heavenly home. The end came at her quiet little home in Clever after four days of suffering from pneumonia. She bore her suffering very patiently and always met her friends and relatives with a smile. She was converted when a girl and lived a true Christian life, joining the Christian church at Clever. She lived a quiet, peaceful and beautiful life until the death angel called her to Heaven. She leaves, to mourn their loss, a devoted husband, two girls, Mrs. Myrtle Pope and Mrs. Margaret Samuels; three boys, George, Efton and Ernest Davis; and two brothers, one sister, and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Christian church in Clever, conducted by Rev. Woodard and the remains were laid to rest in the Wise Hill cemetery. We miss her, but we know if we be faithful we shall meet her in the morning just inside the Heavenly gates, where there will be no more sad partings.

 

Davis, Vivian Virginia (Whitlock) 22 Jun 1931 - 8 Mar 2010 SN-L 9 Mar 2010 & CCH-N 10 Mar 2010

[Note: Daughter of Wade & Jessie (Arterberry) Whitlock; married 25 Aug 1945 Wilford Eugene Davis 2 Mar 1919 - 19 Oct 1997]

Vivian V. Davis, age 78, of Highlandville, passed away Monday, March 8, 2010, in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born June 22, 1931 at Green Mound, Missouri, the daughter of Wade and Jessie (Arterberry) Whitlock. On August 25, 1945 she and Wilford E. Davis were united in marriage. He preceded her in death in 1997. Vivian was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing, crocheting, reading and her flowers. She had been employed by Dayco Industries for 15 years. Survivors include four children, Marvonne Clower, Sparta, Dennis Davis and wife, Lynda, Saddlebrooke, Edward Davis, Nixa, and Teresa Moore and Jerry Wilson, Ozark; eight grandchildren, Denise Gilley and husband, Jack, Nicole Watkins and husband, Bill, Casey Clower, Lisa Davis, Joshua Davis, Joe Davis, Michael Wilson and Shawnna, and Dalton Moore; eight great-grandchildren; four sisters, Phyllis Johnson, Stockton, Calif, Peggy Whitlock, Sara Ann Couts, and June Salvadore and husband, Bob, all of Springfield.; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial will follow in Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time on Wednesday.

Davis, Walter J. 1862 - 12 Mar 1927 CCR 17 Mar 1927 p1

[Note: Son of J. J. & ? (  ) Davis; died suddenly in tourist park; buried Burlingame, Kansas]

Walter J. Davis, of Burlingame, Kansas, aged 64, died suddenly last Saturday morning, March 12th of heart trouble while camping in the tourist park. He took ill about 4 o’clock and while his companion, Harry Cole, was after a physician, he died. The body was prepared for burial and shipment by the Klepper Undertaking company. The remains were shipped to Burlingame, accompanied by Mr. Cole. The deceased was in Ozark looking for a farm and had bonds and valuables in the amount of about $3,000 in his possession here.

 

Davis, Walter J. 1861 - Nov 1946 CCR 21 Nov 1946 p6

Walter J. Davis, 85, former resident of the Hurley community, passed away at the home of his son, Curtis Davis, in Boynton, Okla., where he had lived for the past six years. Surviving besides the son, Curtis, are two daughters, Mrs. Geneva Hillard of Arkansas and Mrs. Artie Hoffman of California; two sisters, Mrs. Mollie Steele of Hurley and Mrs. Margie Wilson of Riverdale; one brother, Marshal Davis of Hurley. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Methodist church in Hurley with burial in the White cemetery under direction of Maples of Clever.

 

Davis, Waymond  D. 1916 - 10 Nov 1964 CCR 19 Nov 1964 p1

[Note: Son of Ernest & Maud (  ) Davis; Spelling from tombstone]

Wayman D. Davis, 48, Clever, died Tuesday night at his home. A native of Clever, he formerly worked for MFA in Springfield. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving  is his mother, Mrs. Maude Davis, Clever. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Clever Methodist Church. The Rev. Tom Scott officiated, and burial was in Carmel Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.

 

Davis, Weymuth B. (Simmons) 21 Oct 1913 - 22 Jun 1982 OH 1 Jul 1982 p12

[Note: married 10 Aug 1931 Verdie L. Davis 12 Jul 1907 - 22 Nov 1975; tombstone gives middle initial as R.]

Services for Weymuth B. Davis, 68, Indian Point, were held June 24 in Greenlawn Battlefield South Funeral Chapel with Prentice Meador officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery southeast  of Springfield. Mrs. Davis died June 22 in St. John’s Regional Health Center in Springfield after a short illness. Survivors include one son, Bob, Enid, Okla.; one daughter, Mrs. Doris Estes, Ozark; two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Oaks, Walnut Creek, Calif, and Mrs. Audeen Baker, Springfield; six grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

 

Davis, Warren J. 7 Apr 1923 - 15 Jul 2007 SN-L 17 Jul 2007

[Note: Son of Junius & Ethel (  ) Davis; married 10 Sep 1950 Mabel Schad 29 Oct 1927 - 5 Apr 2001; married 28 Dec 2002 Virginia Marshall]

Warren J. Davis of Republic, Mo., beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away of a sudden illness in Cox South Hospital on Sunday, July 15, 2007. Warren was born April 7, 1923, in Niangua, Mo., to Junius and Ethel Davis. He was one of 11 children. Warren, a celebrated World War II Veteran, entered the United States Military Service in 1944 as a member of the 21st Infantry Regiment. He served his country bravely and was the recipient of numerous medals and awards. He was honorably discharged on November 29, 1946. On September 10, 1950, he married Mabel Schad. They enjoyed 50 years together and celebrated their golden anniversary in 2000. Mabel passed away in 2001. In 1952, Warren moved his family to Republic to take over the Schad family dairy business. In 1954, he became co-owner in the Cox-Davis Dairy until its closing in 1988. Warren and Mabel were charter members of Hope Lutheran Church in Republic and his family continues to attend there. On December 28, 2002, he married Virginia Marshall. The two loved to travel, bowl and golf. They had almost five years together. He is survived by several step-children. Warren is survived by Virginia; as well as his four children, Mabel Jane Kuehn and her fiance, Dale Melugin, of Halltown; Julie Trout and her husband, Mark, of Republic; Carl Davis and his wife, Tammy, of Battlefield; and Christopher Warren Davis of Mt. Vernon; his four grandchildren, Michael Joe Kuehn of Republic, Justin Trout of Springfield, Dana Salkill and her husband, Randall, of Ozark, and Candace Davis of Overland Park, Kan.; and his two great-granddaughters, Addison Mabel and Zoie Madeline Salkill, both of Ozark, Mo. He is also survived by five sisters, many cousins, nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. Warren was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Hazel Lee and Viola Himes; two brothers, Walter and Cecil; one grandson, Bradley Aaron Davis; and his first wife, Mabel (Schad) Davis. A devoted St. Louis Cardinal fan, avid bowler and hard workingman, Warren was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He will be greatly missed by many. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2007, at Hope Lutheran Church in Republic, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Burial will follow, with military honors, in Evergreen Cemetery, Republic. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the charity, or church, of choice. Online condolences may be made at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com.

 

Davis, Wilbur L. 24 Sep 1918 - 1 Mar 1980  OH 6 Mar 1980 p11

[Note: Son of Robert F. & ? ( ) Davis; married Roena Elizabeth Kerr 10 Dec 1920 - 25 Jul 2008]

Services for Wilbur L. Davis, 61, Ozark with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating, Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Mr. Davis was dead on arrival Saturday in St. John’s Regional Health Center after a long illness. A native of Springfield, he had lived in Ozark since 1945. He had been a rural mail carrier since 1955. A World War II veteran, he was a prisoner on Corregidor for 3 1/2 years, a member of the VFW, Ex-POW Greater Ozark Chapter of Springfield, Friend Masonic Lodge No. 352 in Ozark and the Macedonia Baptist Church in Springfield. He served two terms on the Ozark City Council and nine years on the Ozark Board of Education. Survivors  include his wife, Roena; a son, Gayle, Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Wanda Steele, Kansas City and Marilyn of the home; his father, Robert F. of Springfield; a brother, Glen, Bucklin and four half sisters, Mrs .AIlene Brooks, Mrs. Helen Taylor, Mrs Ethel Ponder and Mrs. Delores Kiser, all of Springfield.

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Davis, Wilbur L. 24 Sep 1918 - 1 Mar 1980 OH 13 Mar 1980 pB9

Card of Thanks

We wish to express our appreciation to all our friends and relatives for the prayers, cards, letters, food, flowers and many kindnesses extended during the illness and death of our dear husband and father. Words cannot express out heartfelt appreciation, God bless you.  Mrs. Wilbur Davis  Miss Marilyn Davis Mr. & Mrs. Gayle Davis  Mr. & Mrs. Don Steele.

 

Davis, Wilford Eugene 2 Mar 1919 – 19 Oct 1997  CCH-N 22 Oct 1997

[Note: Son of Edward Francis and Stella Florence (McReynolds) Davis; married Vivian Virginia Whitlock 22 Jun 1931 - 8 Mar 2010]

Wilford Eugene Davis, age 78, of Highlandville, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 1997, in his home. He was born March 2, 1919, in Christian County and was the son of Edward Francis and Stella Florence (McReynolds) Davis. During WWII he served his country in the U.S. Army, was a prisoner of war for over two years, and was awarded the Purple Heart. On Aug. 25, 1945, he married Vivian Virginia Whitlock. Mr. Davis was a member of Disabled American Veterans, VFW of Nixa, and Galena Masonic Lodge. He was a Christian by faith. Survivors include: his wife, Vivian; four children, Marvonne Clower, Sparta; Dennis W. Davis, Ozark; Edward Eugene Davis, Highlandville; and Teresa Moore, Ozark; six grandchildren, Denise Gilley, Nicole Watkins, and Casey Clower, all of Sparta, Lisa Sheffield, Atlanta, Ga.; Joshua Davis, Daleville, Ala.; and Dalton Moore, Ozark; four great-grandchildren; a brother, Harold Davis, Gorst, Wash.; three sisters, Lilley Meadows, Ozark; Mary Haslip, Silverdale, Wash.; and Genell Miller, state of Washington; many other relatives and friends. His parents and three brothers proceeded him in death.  Funeral services will be Wednesday, Oct. 22, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery. A Masonic Service was Tuesday in the funeral home with visitation following.

 

Davis, William Franklin 8 Apr 1868 - 4 Jan 1954  CCR 14 Jan 1955 p5

[Note: Son of James Mattison & Mary Elizabeth (Melton) Davis; married 1894 Nora Coleman 22 Dec 1876 - 26 Jul 1926]

Funeral services for William Frank  Davis, 85, who died January 4 at the home of a son, Leslie Davis of Spokane, were held Tuesday at the Spokane Church, conducted by Rev. Howard Blevins. Burial was in Martin Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. The son of James M. and Mary Davis, he was a native of the Spokane community and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church there. In 1894 he was married to Nora Coleman who preceded him in death. He is survived by three sons, Johnny and Leslie Davis of Spokane and Green Davis of Reed Spring; three brothers, Rube David of Springfield, Steve Davis of Spokane and Matt Davis of Crane; two sisters, Dicy Lee and Frances Brown, both of Ponce de Leon, 11 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

 

Davis, William O. 14 Nov 1927 - 14 Jul 1992 SN-L 19 Jul 1992

William O. Davis, 65, Springfield, died at 7:25 a.m. Wednesday in Springfield Residential Center.  He is survived by two daughters and three sons.  Services will be at 10 a.m. today in Walnut Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Russ Essary officiating.  Burial will be in Manley Cemetery under direction of Walnut Lawn DeGraffenreid-Wood Funeral Home.  Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time.    (Springfield News-Leader – 19 July 1992)

 

Davis, William V. 14 Feb 1888 - 5 Jul 1957  CCR 11 Jul 1957 p4

[Note: Son of John S. & Rachel (McTeer) Davis; married 5 Sep 1909 Minnie McDaniel 22 Aug 1890 - 20 Mar 1982]

Funeral services for William Davis, 69, a well known resident of Sparta, who died Friday, July 5, in the State hospital at Columbia, MO were held Sunday, July 7, at 2:00 p.m. in the Sparta Baptist Church with Rev. Roy Shipman, officiating. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. He was born February 14, 1888, and was the son of John S. and Rachel McTeer Davis. He was united in marriage to Minnie McDaniel on September 5, 1909. He professed faith in Christ in 1913, and united with the Fairview Baptist Church of which he is still a member. Survivors include his wife, Minnie Davis of the home, one adopted daughter, Finnie Howser of Fresno, Calif. four brothers, James Davis of Kirbyville, Mo, John Davis, Charley Davis and Fred Davis, all of Fresno, Calif; one sister, Mary Shipman of Fresno.

 

Davis, William W. “Bill” 11 Aug 1900 - 3 Sep 1963     CCR 5 Sep 1963

[Note: Son of James Houston & Mary E. (Coleman) Davis]

William (Bill) Davis, 63, Highlandville, died Wednesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Aileen Hammond, in Alderwood, Wash., following a short illness. Mr. Davis, who had been visiting relatives in Washington for the past three months, was a retired farmer and life-long resident of the Highlandville community. Surviving are his father, James, Highlandville; a son, Bill, Jr., Rockford, Ill.; two other daughters, Mrs. Charleen Harp, Rockford, Ill., and Mrs. Shirley Dailey, Edmonds, Wash.; two brothers, Ed, Bremerton, Wash., and Jake, Highlandville; a sister, Mrs. Allie Ruby, Fair Grove; and 14 grandchildren. The body will be returned to Ozark, with arrangements by Harris.

Davis, Wilma Lee (Chastain)  30 Dec 1933 - 39 Apr 2011 SN-L 4 May 2011
[Note: Daughter of Claude & Helen (  ) Chastain; married 2 Sep 1951 Vernon Lester Davis]
Wilma Lee (Chastain) Davis, age 77, of Republic Mo., went to be with her Lord and Savior, and reunite with her husband, Lester Davis, on Thursday, April 28, 2011. Lee was born December 30, 1933, to Claude and Helen Chastain in the Glidewell House on Wilson's Creek Battlegrounds. Lee was united in marriage to Vernon Lester Davis on September 2, 1951, in Battlefield, Missouri. Together they had two sons, Les and Stanley Davis. Lee gave her heart to the Lord on February 21, 1958, and was baptized March 16,1958, in the James River. She lived her life for the Lord and was a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Republic for many years. Lee spent her time on earth taking care of others. Whether it was caring for her mom or sister during their final days or making sure her boys and grandchildren were cared for, she always put others' needs before her own. Lee loved making candy and pies and always had a table full of goodies to share with her friends and family. She also enjoyed gardening, knitting and spoiling her dog, Benji. Lee was preceded in death by her loving husband of 33 years, Vernon Lester Davis; her parents; and a sister, Wanda Zimmerman. She is survived by her two sons and their wives, Les and Frances Davis, and Stanley and Paula Davis, all of Battlefield; four grandchildren and their spouses, Jason and Carrie Davis, Beau and Allison Davis, Breanna and Brandon Ward, and Cody Davis; five great-grandchildren, Parker, Raigan and Ryder Davis and Bailey and Bekka Ward; and several other family members and friends. Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2011, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, in the funeral home, with Pastor Branson Howard officiating. Lee will be laid to rest beside her husband following the service, in Harrington Cemetery, Republic. Online condolences may be made at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com.

 

Davis, Winnie G. (Hopkins) 13 Sep 1905 - 20 Dec 1986 OH 25 Dec 1986 pB6

[Note: Daughter of John M. & Lillian Clara (Smith) Hopkins; married James M. Davis 14 Sep 1904 - 26 Jun 1985]

Services for Winnie Davis, 81, Spokane, were held Dec. 23 in 65 Church near Spokane with the Rev. Joe Bill Stewart officiating. Burial was in Eisenhour Cemetery Under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. Mrs. Davis died Dec. 20 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was a homemaker and a member of  65 Church. Survivors include one son, Harold, Highlandville; three daughters, Pauline Seaton, Sparta, Fern Grubaugh, Ozark and Eula Holmes, Spokane; seven brothers, Clarence Hopkins, Hutchinson, Kan., John “Bud” and Lawrence Hopkins, both of Highlandville, O. C. Hopkins, Dillard, Ore., Herman Hopkins, Ontario, Calif.; Robert Hopkins, Canada and Loren Hopkins, Sapulpa, Calif., Robert Hopkins, Canada and Loren Hopkins, Sapulpa, Okla.; two sisters, Bessie Cates, Pleasant Hope, and Loretta Wade, Ozark; 10 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

 

Davison, Roy F. 11 Nov 1896 - 5 Jul 1979 OH 12 Jul 1979 p10

Roy F. Davison, 82, of Springfield, father of Loren of Sparta, died July 5 in his home after a long illness. Services were held Tuesday in Ayer-Godwin Chapel with burial in White Chapel Cemetery.

 

Davison, Thelma (White) 20 May 1913 - 16 Nov 2010  SN-L 16 Nov 2010

[Note: Daughter of Earnest & Beulah (Carter) White; married Rufus Davison 3 Aug 1912 - 6 Sep 2002]

Thelma Davison, age 97, of Springfield, Mo., passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born May 20, 1913, in Springfield, to Earnest and Beulah (Carter) White. She was a member of the Blvd. Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Rufus Davison, her parents, a daughter Carolyn Davison, her sister Ilene Bennett, and two brothers Vernon and Harold White. She is survived by her son Larry Davison and wife Doris of Kimberling City; five grandchildren; eleven great - grandchildren; three great - great - grandchildren, and two sisters Betty Headlee of the state of North Carolina and Barbara Turner of Springfield. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday November 20, 2010, at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Springfield, Mo., with Mr. John Davidson officiating. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, November 19, 2010 at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, Mo.

 

Dawley, Isabel 16 Apr 1906 - 20 Jan 1981 OH 29 Jan 1981 p11

Services for Mrs. Isabel Dawley, 74, of Republic, mother of David Dawley of Rt. 2, Billings, were held Jan. 23 in Republic. Mrs. Dawley died Jan. 20 in St. John’s Regional Health Center after a long illness.

 

Dawson, David 28 Mar 1920 - 20 Mar 1979 OH 29 Mar 1979 p6

Graveside services in the National Cemetery were held last Friday for David Dawson, 58 of Springfield. He died March 20 in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Columbia. David Dawson, principal of the Ozark Lower Elementary School is among those surviving.

Dawson, Douglas Art  24 Jun 1939 - 24 May 2011 SN-L 28 May 2011
[Note: Son of David & Freda (Payne) Dawson; married 1957 Carol]
Douglas Art Dawson, age 71, of Nixa, Mo., passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at St. John's Medical Center. He was born June 24, 1939, in Springfield, Mo., to David and Freda (Payne) Dawson. To Doug, his wife and family was most important. Doug had a sense of humor, he never met a stranger. He was active in scouting as a scout master and a cubmaster and helped his son achieve Eagle Scout. He volunteered with the AARP Safe-driving program. He enjoyed geneology and outdoor activities. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Carol Dawson of the home; two children: Susan Camille Dawson-Harris and her husband Louis of Warsaw, Mo., and Douglas Dawson, Jr. and his wife Gerri of Springfield, Mo.; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren; two brothers: David Dawson and his wife Linda of Ozark, Mo., and Daniel Dawson of Springfield, Mo.; his mother in-law Yvonne Bareford of Springfield, Mo.; as well as many other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 28, 2011, in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Springfield, Mo. Visitation will be held from 11 to 12 p.m., Saturday, May 28, 2011, in Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield, MO. Online condolences may be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.

Dawson, Melissa Faye (Hyatt) Masters Drennen 2 Mar 1962 - 28 May 2006 SN-L 31 May 2006

[Note: Daughter of John & Eloise (  ) Hyatt; married ? Masters; married ? Drennen; married 13 Aug 1996 Richard Scott Dawson]

Melissa Faye Dawson, of Ozark, loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother, departed this life on May 28, 2006, following a courageous 18 month battle with cancer, surrounded by family in her home. Melissa's many joys were centered around her family and friends. Melissa was born March 2, 1962 in Benton, Arkansas, to John and Eloise Hyatt. She was united in marriage to Richard Scott Dawson on August 13, 1996. Melissa was preceded in death by her father, John Hyatt. Survivors include her husband, Richard Scott; a son, Jeremy Masters and wife, Deb, San Diego, California; two daughters, Carrie Paswaters and husband, Daniel, Springfield, and Jessica Drennan, of the home; two grand-children, Dylan Rodney Paswaters, and Madison Skye Paswaters; her mother, Eloise Hyatt, Benton, Arkansas; a sister, Margaret Thomas, Texarkana, Texas; a brother, Bill Hyatt and wife, Mimi, Little Rock, Arkansas; other relatives and many friends. Melissa was loved by all who knew her. A visitation will be from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, June 4, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made in Melissa's memory at the funeral home.

 

Day, Alice Nora (Jackson) 25 Dec 1886 - 10 Apr 1937 CCR 15 Apr 1937 p1

[Note: Daughter of James & ? (?) Jackson; married 14 Jan 1894 John Day d 3 Feb 1897; given name on mortuary record, death certificate & tombstone varies from obit]

Nora Ellen Jackson was born in Kentucky on Dec. 25, 1866. She came to Missouri in 1884. She made her confession shortly after coming to Missouri. She was married to John Day on Sept. 18, 1877, who preceded her in death on Feb. 3, 1897. She departed this life on April 10, 1937. She is survived by one half sister living in Bakersfield, Calif. Since her husband’s death she had made her home with her cousin, Mrs. G.C. Forgey and family. Funeral services were conducted Monday, April 12, at 2 o’clock in the Prospect church with Rev. Worth Caughron officiating, with burial in the Prospect cemetery under the direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.

 

Day, Alma M. (Patterson) 5 Mar 1899 - 6 Aug 1955   CCR 11 Aug 1955 p1

[Note: Daughter of  John Sherrod & Maggie Mae (Walker) Patterson; married Johnny Everett Day 25 Apr 1905 - 1 Oct 1964]

Funeral services for Mrs. Alma Day, 56, who died last Saturday at her home at Ponce de Leon, were held Monday afternoon at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel in Ozark, with Rev. Worth Caughron, officiating, Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery under the direction of Chaffin. Mrs. Day was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Patterson and a lifelong resident of the Ozark community. Only recently, Mr. and Mrs. Day moved from Ozark to Ponce de Leon where they established a store. She was a member of the Ozark Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, John Day; two sons, Ward Day of Rogersville and Clifford Day of Ozark; one brother, Rev. Stanton Patterson of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Nola Brashers of Republic and Mrs. Delbert R. Davis of Strafford; one grandchild, Roland Gene Day, an aunt, Mrs. Nannie Lane of Springfield, an uncle, J. E. Gilmore of Forsyth, several nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

 

Day, Billie Jane 13 Mar 1917 - 19 Jul 2011 SN-L 21 Jul 2011

Billie Jane Day, 94, Nixa. Arrangements: Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home, Springfield.

 

Day, Rodney Craig 15 Sep 1958 - 9 Sep 2011 SN-L 17 Sep 2011

[Note: Son of Bert & Lillie ( ) Day]

Rodney Craig Day, age 53 , of Ozark, MO passed away Friday, September 9, 2011 in The Methodist Manor in Marionville, MO, following a lengthy illness. He was born September 15, 1957 in Springfield, MO the son of Bert and Lillie Day. Rodney enjoyed his dinner club and friends, his youth group and choir. He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents and a nephew. Rodney is survived by his mother Lillie and step-dad Bob Hawkins, brother Erin Day, half-sister Rebecca Hodges and Mike, Martha Moore and Mugsey, step-sister DeAnn Pratt and David, step-brother Danny Hawkins and Deanna; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncle and cousins. A visitation will be from 2-3 PM Sunday, September 18, 2011 in Boulevard Baptist Church 1030 S. Eastgate, Springfield, MO. with a Memorial service starting at 3:00 PM. Memorial donation may be made to the American Cancer, Kidney or Heart Associations, or The Good Sheppard Hospice in Springfield, MO.

 

Day, Bruce Allen 1961 - 8 May 1989 NN-E 18 May 1989

[Note: Son of Kenneth & Mary (  ) Day]

Bruce Allen Day, 27; of Springfield, died May 8 from injuries he received in an automobile accident. Services for Mr. Day were held May 9 in the Greenlawn Funeral Home North with the Rev. Elvin Morrow officiating. Burial was in Smith Cemetery, east of Springfield. Survivors include his mother, Mary of Springfield; two brothers, Kenny, Nixa, and Richard Andrews, Springfield; and two sisters, Imogene Stevens and Sharon Day, both of Springfield. Mr. Day was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth, and by a sister, Jennie.

 

Day, Carl William 1963 - 20 Jan 1980  OH 31 Jan 1980 pB5

[Note: Son of Dewey & ? ( ) Day; no SSDI found]

Graveside services were held for Carl William Day, 16, Jan. 22 at Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield, with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Carl died Jan. 20 in the University Hospital, Columbia, after a long illness. He had attended school in Ozark. Survivors include his father, Dewey Day, Ozark; his mother, Mrs. Bob Beckerdire, Versailles, and a sister, Mrs. Joe Amos, Holt, Mo. A scholarship for an Art Student has been established and memorial contributions may be made to the Carl Day Memorial Fund, American Bank of Morgan County, Drawer L., Versailles, Mo. 65084

 

Day, Charley E. 15 Feb 1885 - 12 Mar 1977 OH 17 Mar 1977 p6

[Note: Son of George W. & Mary E. (Chaffin) Day; married  3 May 1919 Zona Alta Johnson 11 Apr 1897 - 27 Sep 1956; married  Ethel B. (Bowers) Hagemeier 1892 - 2 Jul 1968]

OZARK - Services for a lifelong Christian County resident, Charley E. Day, 92, Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Adams Chapel here. The Rev. Howard Blevins will officiate and burial was in Ozark Cemetery. Mr. Day died early Saturday in his home after a short illness. He was a longtime member of Friend Lodge No. 352 here and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ozark. Mr. Day worked as a salesman for a Chevrolet dealer here for many years before his retirement. Survivors include a son, Dewey W.; a daughter, Mrs. Joe Monger; and a half-sister, Mrs. Georgia Baird, all of Ozark; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

 

Day, Dale Glenn 4 Dec 1952 - 6 Dec 1952 CCR 11 Dec 1952 p5

[Note: Son of Ward G. & Virginia (Jones) Day]

Graveside services for Dale Glenn Day, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ward G. Day of 326 South Dollison who died at 2 o’clock Saturday morning at Springfield Baptist Hospital were held Sunday afternoon in the Payne Cemetery northeast of Nixa under direction of Chaffin of Ozark. Survivors other than the parents include the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Jones and Mr. and Mrs. John Day

 

 

Day, Dawn Nanette 22 Jan 1968 - 16 Jan  1985 OH 24 Jan 1985 p11

[Note: Daughter of Jaketh Edgar & Glessie (Ingenthron) Day; stone in Chadwick Cemetery]

Memorial services for Dawn Nanette Day, 16, Johnson County, Wyo., were held Jan. 19 at the Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. Miss Day died Jan. 16 in a fire at her home near Buffalo, Wyo.  Survivors include her mother, Glessie Claybough, and a brother, Yancy, both of the state of Wyoming; her maternal grandmother, Agnes Ingenthron, Ozark; and several aunts, uncles and cousins residing in the Ozark and Chadwick community. The body was taken to Billings, Mont,. for cremation. Friends may donate to the Dawn Day Memorial Fund, Johnson County High School, in care of the Adams Funeral Home, 352 North Adams, Buffalo, Wyo, 82834.

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Day, Dawn Nanette 22 Jan 1968 - 16 Jan  1985 OH 31 Jan 1985 pB9

Note of Thanks

Words cannot express our deep appreciation to all our friends and relatives for their visits, phone calls, food, cards, attending the memorial services during the snow storm and sharing in our double tragedy. A special thank you to the Saddle Club for the Kentucky Friend Chicken and the Chadwick Union Church for the facilities and food, and to Ted Bowser for the services well delivered.  The families of Edgar Day.  3-1tc

 

Day, Dewey William 20 Aug 1922 -16 Jul 1996  CCH-N 20 Jul 1996

[Note: Son of Charles E. & Zona Alta (Johnson) Day]

Dewey W. Day, 73, of Ozark, died Tuesday, July 16,1996, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born August 20, 1922 in Christian County and was the son of Charles E. and Zona Alta (Johnson) Day. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He retired as an abstract manager for a title insurance company. Mr. Day was a member of Friend Lodge 3352, A.F. & A.M. His parents preceded him in death as well as a son, Carl William Day, in 1980, and a brother, Rex Day. Survivors include: a daughter, Colleen Amos and her husband, Joseph, Holt, Missouri; a granddaughter, Kendra Amos; a sister, Dorothy Monger, Ozark; and a nephew and nieces. Funeral services were Friday, July 19, in Ozark Cemetery with Rev. James Eakins officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. Masonic Services were provided by Friend Masonic Lodge #352.

 

Day, Dorothy M. (Scheel) 24 Feb 1926 -9 Jul 1996  CCH-N 17 Jul 1996

[Note: Daughter of Vern & Erma (  ) Scheel; married 24 Jun 1926 Irl Euliss Day]

Dorothy M. Day, 70, of Ozark, died Tuesday, July 9, 1996 in St. John's Regional Health Center. She was born February 24, 1926 in Humboldt, Iowa, the daughter of Vern and Erma Scheel. On June 6, 1947 she married Irl Euliss Day. Mrs. Day was a member of United Methodist Church of Ozark. Her father preceded her in death. Survivors include: Her husband, Irl Euliss Day, her mother, Erma Scheidegger, Springfield; four children, Diana Elder and her husband, Ron, Topeka, Kansas, Dennis Day and his wife, Susan, Overland Park, Kansas, Kathy Wannenmacher, and her husband, Paul, Springfield; and Cindy Day, Ozark; nine grandchildren, Ron Elder, Jr. Stefanie Elder, Kristen and Lindsey Wannenmacher, Jason, Matthew, and Jennifer Day, and Rick and Scott Smith; and two sisters, Jo Toombs, Aldrich, and Lee Leever, Elwood. Indiana. Funeral services were held Friday in the United Methodist Church, Ozark, with Pastor Jimmy Young officiating. Burial was in Morrisville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to United Methodist Church of Ozark, Building Fund, PO Box 422, Ozark, 66721.

 

Day, Dudley Watson 18 May 1907 - 21 Mar 1979 OH 29 Mar 1979 p6

Memorial services for Dudley Watson  Day, 71, of Ozark, were held Monday in Seward, Ill, with burial in the 12-mile Cemetery near Seward. Mr. Day died March 21 in a Springfield hospital after a brief illness. The body was cremated.

 

Day, Ethel B. (Bower) Hagemier 1892 - 2 Jul 1968 CCR 4 Jul 1968 p8

[Note: married Oscar Clarence Hagemeier  16 Dec 1891 - 12 Feb 1955; married  Charley E. Day  15 Feb 1885 - 12 Mar 1977]

Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel B. Day, 75, Ozark, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial will be in Weaver Cemetery. Mrs. Day, a resident here since 1939 and a member of the Ozark First Baptist Church died at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday in Springfield Baptist Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Charley E,; one stepson, Dewey W., Grandview; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Dorothy Monger, Ozark; one brother, Lloyd Bower, Correctionville, Ia.; four step grandchildren and one step great grandchildren, Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

 

Day, Gay Garfield 2 Apr 1885 - 21 Sep 1948 CCR 30 Sep 1948

[Note: Son of Thomas Benton & Mary Elizabeth (Eldridge) Day]

Gay Garfield Day was born near Sparta, Mo. to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Benton Day on April 2, 1885, and died Sept. 21, 1948, at the age of 63 years. He was a retired veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served seven years, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and was very much interested in its welfare, and a member of the Betsy Ross Memorial. His church membership was with the Church of Christ in Sparta. Survivors include three brothers; John and Guy of the home, and Hugh of Los Angeles, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Barrows of Auburn, Ill., and Mrs. Mary Emily Truex of San Antonio, Texas, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 o’clock in the Oldfield school with Brother J.W. Larimere of Springfield officiating. Burial was in the Day Cemetery near the [INCOMPLETE].

 

Day, George W. 1861 - 11 Jun 1926 CCR 18 Jun 1926 p1

[Note: Son of  John & Allie (McCoy) Day; married 12 Nov 1882 CCM Mary Eliza Chaffin 13 Jan 1865 - 1890; married  5 Oct 1890 Sarah Ellen Patton 15 Nov 1871 - 16 Jul 1934]

George Day, an old citizen living about five miles northeast of Ozark, died at the Ozark Sanatarium Friday night, June 11, 1926, aged 65 years. A short funeral service was held Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock conducted by H. D. Gray, with burial under direction of T. B. Chaffin. Deceased leaves the widow and six children, two sons and four daughters.

 

Day, Guy Homer 3 Jul  1878 - 21 Nov 1959  CCR 26 Nov 1959 p2

Funeral services for Guy Homer Day, 81, who died Nov. 21 at his home three miles southeast of Sparta, were held Nov. 25 at 10 a.m. in the Oldfield Church of Christ, with Milton E. Treux officiating. Burial was in Day Family Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. He lived on the farm where he was born. He was a member of the Church of Christ at Oldfield. Survivors include two brothers, Hugh Day of Paradise, Calif. and John Day of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Barrow of Baylis, Ill. and Mrs. Mary Treux of San Antonio, Texas.

 

Day, Jaketh Edgar 23 Mar 1940 - 16 Jan 1985 OH 24 Jan 1985 p11

[Note: Son of Jaketh Matthew & Nannie May (Hoover) Day; married Glessie Ingenthron; divorced; Glessie married second Claybough no SSDI record found]

Memorial services for Jaketh Edgar Day, 44, rural Buffalo, Wyo. were held Jan. 19 at the Union Church with the Rev. Ted Bowser officiating. Final memorial services were Jan. 21 in Adams Funeral Home, Buffalo, Wyo. The body was cremated in Billings, Mont. Mr. Day died Jan 16 in his home. The death was ruled a suicide. Survivors include a son, Yancy Edgar, Arvada, Wyo.; a brother, John Erwin, Chadwick; two sisters, Mattie Hyde, Farmington, and Barbara Ruth List, state of New York, and several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the Union Church.

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Day, Jaketh Edgar 1940 - 16 Jan 1985 OH  31 Jan 1985 pB9

Note of Thanks

Words cannot express our deep appreciation to all our friends and relatives for their visits, phone calls, food, cards, attending the memorial services during the snow storm and sharing in our double tragedy. A special thank you to the Saddle Club for the Kentucky Friend Chicken and the Chadwick Union Church for the facilities and food, and to Ted Bowser for the services well delivered.  The families of Edgar Day.  3-1tc

 

Day, Jaketh Matthew 23 Sep 1898 - 24 Aug 1971 CCR 26 Aug 1971 p4

[Note: Son of John Ervin & Mary Frances (Lowder) Day; married Nannie May Hoover 30 Apr 1903 - 29 Oct 1983]

Jake M. Day, 72, of Chadwick died at 12:25 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Medical Center. Mr. Day, a native of Conway, came to Christian County in 1946. He was a farmer and a member of the Sparta Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Nannie M., Springfield; two sons, John Day of Chadwick and Edgar Day of Rock Port; two daughters, Mrs. Mattie Lou Hyde, O’Fallon and Mrs. Barbara List, Syracuse, N. U.; one brother, Charley of Conway; four sisters, Mrs. Flo Young, Mrs. Vera Young and Mrs. Verna Barrett, all of Marshfield and Mrs. Alice King, North Plains, Ore.; and 13 grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with Dwayne Bay officiating. Burial will be in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.

 

Day, James J. “Jim” 21 Sep 1948 - 12 Oct 2010 SN-L 17 Oct 2010

[Note: Son of Robert & Billie (  ) Day]

Jim Day, born Sept. 21 1948, passed away Oct. 12, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Day. He is survived by his mother, Billie Day, of Springfield, Mo.; and his daughter, Joceanna Day, of Lawrence, Kan. Jim had several interesting careers during his life, but is best known by his friends for his eloquent gift of gab, his sharp intellect and his keen wit. An inspiration to many for his unyielding will to "Press on Regardless" in the face of many challenges. He was a man who thought deeply, loved openly and will be greatly missed by all who knew him well. There will be a memorial service and celebration of his life at his home at 1005 Minnehaha, Nixa, Mo., on Sun. Oct. 17th, at 2 p.m. Call 417-724-9470.

 

Day, Joe H. 14 Jan 1913 - 8 Jul 1933 CCR 13 Jul 1933 p1

[Note: Son of J. L. & Katy ( ) Day]

Powersite automatic gates opened without warning and rushing waters catch three boys in boat -- accident happened last Saturday evening. Three youths were drowned in White River at Forsyth early last Saturday evening when an automatic gate in the Powersite dam opened without warning and the rush of water capsized the light boar in which they were fishing under the powerhouse. Russell Keene, 17, of 421 E. Brewer St., Springfield. Ray Simmons, 21, Forsyth. Joe Day, 21, Forsyth. The accident occurred about 8:30 o'clock when an automatic switch in the powerhouse overhead opened the gate to one of the huge power wheels after the line from another wheel, which had been in use, had broken as a result of Saturday afternoon’s rainstorm. The youths apparently realized the danger when the gate slowly began to open, for one of them was seen to reach for a handhold on the dam wall above the waterline. In so doing, he upset the boat, however, according to witnesses and his two companions grabbed hold of him. The first youth’s grasp was not sufficient to hold himself and his mates and the three were carried down to death in the turbulent waters below. When word of the tragedy was flashed to the powerhouse all the gates were closed and the search for the bodies began. The bodies of the Day and Keene youths were recovered half an hour later. The Simmons youth’s body was recovered several hours later. Simmons was widely known in southwest Missouri as captain of the champion Forsyth High School basketball team in 1932 and again last winter, when his team was eliminated in the semi-finals at the meet at State Teachers College in Springfield. He was a large youth and played center on the team. He was married and had a baby girl. His wife was the former Gladys Keith of Forsyth.