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Walter Davidson, former manager of the Long Bell Lumber Company of Muskogee, died in the Veterans Hospital in Fayetteville on April 27, 1954. He had suffered a heart attack in September 1953, and had been hospitalized since that time. Davidson was born in Yell County and formerly taught school here. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Davidson, pioneer residents of Yell County.
Survivors include his wife, Ida, (formerly Ida Masters of Dardanelle) of the home at Smith; two sons, Walter Jr. of Ft. Smith and James Robert of Amarillo, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. Robert Plunkett of Columbia, Mo. three brothers, W. W. of Oakland Calif, C. R. of Council bluff, Iowa and Gloyd of Oklahoma City; three sisters, Mrs. N. G. Poteet of Holdenville, Mrs. J. M. McReynolds of Council Hill and Mrs. W. G. VanArsdale of Muskogee; and two grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday, May 6, 1954)
Bell Davis, age 82, a resident of Ola, AR died Monday, February 19, 2001 at her home. She was born October 15, 1918 at Scott County, AR to James and Lou Eliza Jane Wolf Davis. She retired from Val Mac in Dardanelle and Wayne Poultry in Danville. After her retirement she was a senior worker with the Ola Elementary School. Her daughter says that "mom was a loving caretaker for all of her friends and family" and "she would take us everywhere, to the movies, and swimming and she was even a sponsor for the Ola High School Class of 1955 senior trip to New Orleans".
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Fayette Davis, Charley Davis and Albert Davis and one sister, Annathie Davis.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Eva Lee & Joe Williams of Haynesville, LA; two grandchildren Debra and Claude Baker of Ola, AR and Thomas Allen Merrill and Rick Cain of Baton Rouge, LA; one nephew and two nieces; Bell's special friend, Dorothy Hull of Ola, AR; a host of friends and several great-nephews and nieces.
Funeral service was February 22, 2001 at the First United Methodist Church of Ola officiating by Rev. John Zolk. Burial was in Sandlin Cemetery at Ola under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 28, 2001)
Billy Ray Davis, age 67, of Dardanelle, AR died Monday, May 3, 2004 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was born May 27, 1936 in Tuckerman, AR to the late Andrew and Eithel Mae Cagel Davis. He was a Protestant. He was a retired Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force with 21 years of service and was also a retired instructor from the Russellville Area Vocational Technical Center.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nettie Sue Bailey Davis and one brother, Clyde Davis.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael Ray and Josie Davis of London, England and Todd Andrew and Barbie Davis of Searcy, AR; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kimberly and David Hutchings of Bossier City, LA and Pamela and Barry Green of the Guam Naval Base; one sister, Mildred Chamberlain of Paradise, CA; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Service was May 6, 2004 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with the Rev. Todd Davis officiating. Interment was in Rest Haven Memorial Park with full military honors by the Jacksonville Air Force Base Honor Guard. Honorary pallbearers were the nurses and staff of the fourth floor and ICU at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center and Samuel Wright. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 12, 2004)
Birtha Davis, age 82 of land O Lakes, FL died Sunday, August 11, 2002. She was born in Chickalah, Arkansas and moved here from Maplewood, MO in 1998. She was a member of the Tops for 38 years and a member of the Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin V. Davis. She was the mother of Mary Epley and grandmother of Steven Epley, Michael Epley and great-grandmother of Linda Lauren Epley.
Services will be August 15, 2002 at Trinity Memorial Garden; New Port Richey, FL. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 14, 2002)
Burla Davis, age 88, of Perryville, AR died Thursday, August 20, 1998 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Morrilton, AR. She was a daughter of the late Denk and Maudie Wells Bittle and was born at Nimrod. She was the widow of Milton Davis, a retired nurse's aide and cook. She received a teaching certificate upon completion of the eighth grade. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary at Plainview and a Methodist. Other than her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Tula Schlinker, Bela McDaniel and Zula Rhone.
Survivors include three sons, Donald Kenneth Davis and Terry Milton Davis both of Nimrod and Ervin Darrell Davis of O'Fallen, MO; two daughters, Peggy Sue Byers of Morrilton and Anna Billingsley of Perryville, AR; a brother, Zeron "Red" Bittle of Ola, AR; 19 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Funeral service was August 22, 1998 at Nimrod Baptist Church with Dusty Day officiating. Burial was in the Nimrod Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert Lee, Don and David McNeal, Norman Brand, Norman Cobb and Roy Morrow. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 26, 1998)
Cecil Calvin Davis, 66, of Ola died Tuesday, June 5, 2007, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was born August 10, 1940 in Hardy, AR to Jesse Calvin Davis and Loren Loss.
He was preceded in death by his father Jesse Davis.
Survivors include his wife Billie Davis; mother, Loren Loss of Michigan; sons, Bobby Joe Davis, Billy Joe Davis, Randy Lee Davis, Rickey Don Davis all of Ola; brothers, Wesley Davis of Dardanelle, Bobby Davis of West Memphis, TN; sister, Janet Davis of Dardanelle; 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
Cremation arrangement by Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 13, 2007)
Charles Davis, age 82, of Havana, died Friday, May 21, 2010 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. He was born December 18, 1927, at Waveland, AR to the late Vernon "Bun" and Ruby Lena Burrows Davis. He was a propane gas and butane company manager.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Raymond "Frog" Davis, a sister-in-law, Esther Davis, and a brother-in-law, Shirley Shott.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Margaret Davis; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Mary Sue Davis of Danville; daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Jimmy Gilkey of Havana; brother, Vernon Davis of Hot Springs; sisters and brother-in-law, Maxine Shott, Corine and Whick Stapleton, all of Havana; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Rocky and Kim Foster of Danville; grandchildren, Russell and Tracy Gilkey of Russellville, Lance and Schanta Davis and Kevin Davis all of Danville; great-grandchildren, Clayton and Kevin Felkings of Russellville, Courtney Gilkey of Dardanelle, Jace Davis of Danville; several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services were Monday at Western Yell County Church of Christ with Brother John McCourt and Rev. Jeff Henderson officiating. Burial was in Havana Cemetery under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers were Bood Keathley, Gary McCourt, Rocky Foster, Donald Parks, Dale Knight, Steve Davis, Tommy Greenfield and Gene Lee. Online guestbook Cornwell-FuneralHomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 26, 2010)
Dalton Lane Davis, age 8, of Plainview, AR died Saturday, February 28, 2004. He was born in Russellville, AR on May 20, 1995. He was in the 3rd grade at Trice Elementary in Texarkana, AR.
He was preceded in death by his great grandfather, Roy Yandell and great grandmother, Irene Whitlow.
He is survived by his parents, Thomas and Teresa Davis of Plainview, AR; a sister, Megan Elizabeth Davis of Plainview, AR; paternal grandparents, Gerald and Lura Davis of Plainview, AR; maternal grandparents, Rick and Sue Bice of Waldron and Donald Yandell of Dutch Creek, AR; paternal great grandmother, Margaret Davis of Plainview and maternal great grandmother, Do vie Yandell of Dutch Creek.
Funeral service was March 2, 2004 at the New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Brad Finkbeiner officiating. Interment was in Salem Cemetery at Plainview, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. Pallbearers were Steven Yandell, Ty Whitlow, Hank Herr, Brian Meredith, James Lewis Rodgers and Michael Ellis. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 3, 2004)
Danny Allen Davis, age 61, died Friday, September 21, 2007 at his home in New Blaine. He was born September 9, 1946 to the late James Wallace and Dorotha Faye Robinson Davis in Paris, AR. He was a member and former commander of the VFW Post 8383 of New Blaine. He graduated high school at Camdenton High School, Camdenton, MO. He was associated with the First Baptist Church at Delaware. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam, serving for the United States Army, where he received a bronze star and other medals during his service.
He is preceded in death by four brothers, Roy Davis, Joe Bill Davis, Bob Davis, and Glendle Davis.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Colleen Davis; daughters and sons-in-law, Jackie and Brian Crowe of Dardanelle, Cheryl and Steve Ivey; son and daughter-in-law, Sonny and Cheryl Davis both of New Blaine; brothers and sisters-in-law, Billy and Dixie Davis of New Blaine, Johnny and Naomi Davis of Harrison; Sisters and Brother-in-law, Sula Faye Appleton of Paris, Betty Sue and Leo Gregory of Independence, MO; four grandchildren and twins on the way; numerous other family and friends.
Funeral services were held September 24, 2007, at the First Baptist Church in Delaware with Brother Wylie Jones officiating. Interment was at Elizabeth Hall Cemetery. Pallbearers Jerry Crowe, Sam Reith, Mitch Robinson, Rick Garrison, Billy Bears, Donald Bears. Honorary Pallbearers: Chaz Crowe and Seth Davis. Memorials can be sent to Arkansas Hospice, 2405 East Parkway Ste. 3, Russellville, AR 72802, or A. L. S. (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Association, Development Department, 27001 Agoura Rd, Suite 150, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301. Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 26, 2007)
David "Dean" Davis, age 56, of Dardanelle, AR departed this life to be with his Lord on Thursday, April 11, 2002.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Ellie Davis; a brother, Cloyd Davis and three sisters, Emma Sue Cannon, Weeoma Nuckols and Ilena Waid.
He is survived by his children, John Davis, Deana Moore both of Dardanelle, AR, Danny Davis, Richard Larry Dixon all of Russellville, AR and Jennifer Dixon of Ft. Smith, AR; eight grandchildren; three brothers, Kent, Harlen and Eddie Davis all of Dardanelle, AR; three sisters, Verla and Rita Davis of Dardanelle, AR and Jean Jones of Atkins, AR and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was April 15, 2002 at Dardanelle Funeral Service Chapel with Bro. Richard Adams and Will Knight officiating. Burial was in Elizabeth Hall Cemetery by Dardanelle Funeral Service. Pallbearers were Brad Harris, Clay Davis, Bubba Moore, David Kent Davis, Darrell and Russell Nuckols, Will Knight and Charlie Moody. Honorary were James Jackson, Erie Miller, E. T. Redwine, Gene Baldwin, Baldie Dacaus, Rudy Toepe, David Miller and Timmy Jones. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 17, 2002)
Debora Diane Davis, six month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Davis of Little Rock, died in a Little Rock hospital, August 21, 1959. Little Debbie is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Lee Davis, her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Forester all of Little Rock. She was the great granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Womack of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, August 27, 1959)
Don Davis, age 72 of Rover, died Sunday, May 23, 2004 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born in Ellendale, North Dakota on June 25, 1931 to the late Orrin T. and Josephine Spencer Davis. He served in the Army during Korea and Vietnam. He was a retired retailer, and Route Man for the Arkansas Democrat Gazette. He attended the Rover Baptist Church.
He was preceded in by a brother, Charles Davis, and three sisters, Pearl Harrison, Cora Wahl, and Elsie Juencke.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Dorothy Robinson Davis, a daughter and son-in-law, Crickett and Dennis Davis of Blair, Oklahoma, five Brothers, Al Davis of Washington, Gene Davis and Vernon Davis of California, Frances Davis and Warren Davis of North Dakota, four grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 28, 2004 at 10:00 A. M. at the Rover Baptist Church. Honorary Pallbearers will be James Froelich, Alton Davis, Denny Davis, Frank Burnett, Phillip Robinson, Big Jim Donnell, and Roy Colbert. Burial will be in the Blair Community Cemetery in Blair, Oklahoma. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 26, 2004)
Ellis R. Davis, age 45, of Chowchilla, California passed away at his home March 3, 1948. He died of a heart attack.
He leaves his wife, Dessie and seven children, all of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Maudie Horne of New Blaine, Arkansas and Mrs. Emma Couthren of Niles, California; four brothers, Wallace and Everett of New Blaine. Tonie of Niles and Carl of Firebough, California.
Mr. Davis was raised in Arkansas and formerly lived in Yell County. He had been in California for the past 12 years. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 25, 1948)
Ervin V. Davis, age 89 of Land O'Lakes, FL passed away August 23, 2001 in Dade City, FL. He was born April 17, 1912 in Centerville, AR, son of the late John & Ida Clowers Davis. He was a former resident of Ola, AR and Maplewood, MO, moving to Florida in 1998.
He is survived by his wife, Birtha Scott Davis at home; a daughter, Mary Epley of Land O'Lakes, CL; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Service and interment were held at Trinity Memorial Gardens, New Port Richey, FL. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 29, 2001)
Geneva L. Davis, age 69 of Dardanelle, AR died Friday, December 20, 1999 at her home in Dardanelle. She was born September 20, 1930 in Mt. Vernon, AR to the late George M. and Cleo V. Cole Hooten. She was a member of the Dardanelle First United Methodist Church, UMW, Order of the Eastern Star and a homemaker and mother.
Survivors are, her husband, Herbert S. Davis; two sons, Tony M. Davis of Oklahoma City, OK and Sam C. Davis of Pleasant Hills, CA; one daughter, Peggy Leigh Davis of Dardanelle, AR; one brother, Robert Hooten of Muleshoe, TX; two sisters, Juanita Barefoot of Mesa, AZ and Nina Ruth Dobbins of Mt. View, AR and two granddaughters, Sara N. Davis of Pleasant Hills, CA and Kaitlin R. Davis of Oklahoma City, OK.
Funeral service will be today, Wednesday, December 22, 1999 at the Dardanelle First United Methodist Church at 2:00 p. m. Burial will be at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle, AR under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 22, 1999)
Glenda Joyce Adair Davis, age 42 of Heavner, OK died Tuesday at Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center. She was born in Danville, December 1, 1954, a daughter of the late Kermit Adair and Joyce Tapp Adair of Havana. She was a graduate of Havana High School and a U. S. D. A. inspector.
Survivors other than her other include a son, Daniel Davis of Heavner; a daughter, Kristen Davis of Heavner; two sisters, Sandra Earls of Havana and Brenda Thompson of Havana; a dear friend, Willard Davis of Heavner; and several nephews, nieces and cousins.
Funeral service was June 28 at Moore's Chapel with Rev. Bill Storts officiating. Burial was in the Moore's Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 2, 1997)
Mrs. Ida Ann Davis, age 72, died at Mt. George August 20, 1954 of the home of a daughter, Mrs. Fred George. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
Besides Mr. George, others survivors include five sons, Ivin, Roe and Burlie Davis all of Ola, Leonard Davis of Memphis and Clarence Davis of St. Louis; two brothers, George and Lee Clowers of Mt. George, 19 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs AGO, DANVILLE, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 2, 1954)
James Miles "Jim" Davis, age 68, of Russellville, AR died Wednesday, April 30, 1997 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was born in Paris, AR and was a son of the late James Sidney and Elizabeth Weatherton Davis. Jimmy was a route salesman for Frito-Lay for thirty years. He serviced customers who became his friends in the Pope, "Veil, Johnson, Conway and Faulkner County areas. He was the only Frito-Lay salesman in these areas for ten to twelve years before other routes were added. He earned the Route Salesman of the Year award for three consecutive years, from 1960 through 1962. He thought his customers were the best people in the world, and always wanted to do for them the best job he could. He always wanted to leave them with a smile on their faces. He was a faithful husband, proud and loving father and grandfather, brother and uncle. He treasured his many, many friends and loved to share stories of the good things in his life with them.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Garland Dale Davis.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Davis; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Doris Ann and Rick George, Tena Denise and Mike Stahl, Lisa Gaye and Paul David Duvall and Amy Elizabeth Davis, all of Russellville; a brother and sister-in-law, Jurvis and Patsy Davis of Scranton, AR; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Sidola and Bill Wade of Scranton, AR, LaVerne and Garner Denton of Tulsa, Ok and LaNelle and Maurice Tanner of Prairie View; a sister-in-law, Imogene Davis of Fort Smith, AR; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; fifteen nephews and nieces and a host of friends.
Funeral service was May 3, 1997 at First Free Will Baptist Church in Russellville with Rev. Doug Little officiating. Burial was in Stoney Point Cemetery at Scranton, AR. Active pallbearers were Johnnie C. Hamilton, Gary Limon, Herb Ferguson, Erie Crouch, Bob Ellison and Charles McAnulty. Honorary was his nephews, his 1 P.M. friends at J&J Donut Shop and Frito-Lay salesmen. Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Research Fund or the Building Fund of First Free Will Baptist Church of Russellville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 7, 1997)
Carden Bottom Man Charged With Murder Jim Davis, 54, of Russellville, was killed by a shotgun blast in a Carden Bottom home on Sunday. Officer investigating the murder were deputy sheriff, Leslie Thone, Sherrif Herman McCormick and Deputy Sheriff James Hodges.
A 37 year old Carden Bottom man was charged with murder in the second degree. His bond was set at $1, 500. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, August 21, 1958)
Former Danville Resident Dies In Arizona head - on Collision - Mrs. Jimmie E. Davis, age 43, formerly of Danville, was killed Monday in an automobile accident near Peach Springs, Ariz.
The following account of the accident was received from the sheriff's office at Kingman, Ariz. The time of the accident was approximately 9 p. m. Mrs. Davis was traveling west on Highway 66 west of Peach Springs. She passed a truck slightly exceeding the speed limit, rounded a minor curve and met a vehicle traveling partly on her side of the highway. She applied her brakes and slid across the center line, colliding head on with the oncoming vehicle. The other car was occupied with four males who were drinking heavily. One of them was killed and three hospitalized.
Mrs. Davis was enroute to her home in Los Angeles after a visit here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Howard. She was born in Danville and was a 1932 graduate of Danville High School.
She is survived, in addition to her parents, by one sister, Reba Howard of Trona, Calif.; four step-sisters, Mrs. J. W. Hefner of New Orleans, Mrs. Treiba Allen of Houston, Mrs. Ima DeWitt and Mrs. Juanell Jacquemine of Little Rock. Her funeral was in Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD - Originally published on Thursday, March 19, 1959)
Joan Davis, age 4, died last Thursday morning after a long illness.
She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Davis, a sister, Jan, one brother, Blakely, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Davis, of Hollis and Mrs. Maud Spears of Plainview, a host of aunts and uncles. Her mother was formerly Opal Faye Spears. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 3, 1952)
Jonathan "Dick" Davis, age 64, a cattleman and lumberman of Waveland, died Saturday at the Yell county Hospital in Danville following a long illness. He was a Methodist and a Mason.
Survivors include his wife; a son, J. W Davis of Fort Smith; five daughters, Mrs. Vernon Pearce, Mrs. Oscar Fredrick and Mrs. Fearl Fredrick of Waveland, Mrs. Roland Ryan of Blue Mountain and Mrs. James Lucas of Norfolk, Va.; his mother, Mrs. W. N. Davis of Waveland; four brothers, George, Bud, Joe and Jack Davis of Waveland; three sisters, Mrs. M. F. Tapp of Havana, Mrs. Dona Ross of Waveland and Mrs. George Tennis of Stockton, Calif.; and 17 grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 16, 1958)
Mrs. Josie Jane Davis, 67 of New Blaine, March 22, 1947. [no other details included in 50Yrs Ago Column] (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, April 17, 1947)
Lonell Davis, age 70 of St. Peters, MO passed away Thursday, September 14, 2000. He was born September 7, 1930 in Danville, AR. He was a 36 year employee of Cupples Products in Maplewood, MO where he also served as treasurer for the United Steelworkers Union Local 6947.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence F. Davis.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Nina (Cox) Davis and children, Barbara Davis of Homer, AK, Brenda Davis, Deborah Davis, Pamela Morgan all of West Palm Beach, FL; Perry Davis of Webster Groves, MO and Gregory Davis of O'Fallon, MO; 15 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; his mother, Lora Pearl (Gooch) Davis of Danville, AR; sisters, Mildred Bufford of St. Louis, MO and Ruby Floyd of Ola, AR.
A memorial gathering was held September 19 followed by services at The New Buchholz Mid Rivers Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lonell's memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 20, 2000)
Lora Pearl Davis, age 97 of Danville, died Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. She was born March 4, 1908 in Centerville to the late George C. and Mary Lee Holley Gooch. She was a homemaker and a mother and a member of the Baptist Church in Maplewood, Missouri.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence F. Davis; a son, Lonell Davis grandson, Danny Massey three brothers, Alton Gooch, Ernest Gooch, William Gooch and two sisters, Thelma Hunt and Lela Heard.
Survivors are two daughters, Ruby Massey Floyd of Ola, Mildred Burfford of St. Louis, Missouri; a brother, Tommy Gooch of Lone Pine and a sister, Nettie Lee Pitts of Ola; ten grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren and thirteen great-great-grandchildren,
Services were held on Friday, September 30, 2005 at the Mt. George Church of Christ with Rev. Earl Stapleton and Brother Chris George officiating. Internment was in Mt. George cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 5, 2005)
Marlin C. Davis, age 91, of Glenwood, died Thursday, December 26, 2002. He was born on April 11, 1911 at Wilmar. On March 6, 1932, he was married to Bessie Louise Gibbs, who preceded him in death on April 4, 1996. He was also preceded in death by one brother, James Davis. He was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II. He moved to Glenwood in his younger years where he met and married Bessie Louise Gibbs. In 1946, he and his wife purchased the local funeral home and together for the next 43 years, they operated Davis Funeral Home. In 1989, Marlin and Louise retired from the business. Marlin, along with the late Hoss Murry and the late Richard Billingsley were the original group of three that formed Selected Funeral and Life Insurance Company. The group was later expanded to twenty funeral homes and the name "Selected" was adopted because each of the original twenty funeral homes had been "selected" to be a part of the Company. Marlin served as a member of the Board of Directors in the early years of the Company, and later served as an advisory director. He was named Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors of the Company. For many years, he was President of the Glenwood Cemetery Association. He was Presbyterian by faith but was very active in the Glenwood United Methodist Church. Marlin was a member of the Glenwood Masonic Lodge 662, where he received his fifty year pin as a Mason and was also a member of the Buffalo Gap Masonic Lodge 484.
He is survived by one brother, Walter Davis of Riverside, California; three sisters, Mary Measel of Beaumont, Texas, Shirley Palmer of El Dorado, and Lillian Grunwald of California; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Brice and Helen Gibbs of Hot Springs Village; and many nieces and nephews.
Services were held Monday, December 30, in the Glenwood United Methodist Church. Interment was in the Glenwood Cemetery, under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home of Glenwood. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe Jordan, Buddy Maxey, Steve Stevens, Don Baker, Paul Baker and Billy Jones. Honorary pallbearers were Hurshel Parker, Jettie. Steele McLean, John Porthammer, Joe Miles, John Plyler, the officers arid staff of Selected Funeral and Life Insurance Company, and the Pike County Hospital Board. Guest registry is at www.davissmithruneralhome.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 12/26/2002)
Former funeral home owner, water commissioner dies
GLENWOOD - A longtime Glenwood businessman and civic leader died December 26. Marlin C. Davis, age 91, and his wife, Louise, bought the local funeral home in 1946 and operated Davis Funeral Home for 43 years before his retirement in 1989. Many residents remember him as the Water Commissioner for the city, a job he assumed out of necessity. Few could remember exactly when Davis took over the city water department. Businessman John Plyler said he believed Davis took over the water department in the late 1950s or early 1960s. For years Davis kept the records and oversaw the operations of the department with Floyd Oliver as superintendent. Davis was dedicated to holding down water rates for city residents, and maintained that stance all the way until he left as water commissioner in the mid-1980s. He was also a leader in business. He operated Davis Funeral Home from 1946 until 1989 and was one of the original founders of Selected Funeral and Life Insurance Company. Davis, the late Hoss Murry and the late Richard Billingsley were the original group of three that formed the company. The word "Selected" was adopted because each of the original 20 funeral homes were "selected" to be part of the company. He served on the Board of Directors and later as advisory director. He was named Chairman Emeritus on the Board of Directors for the company after his retirement Davis was also president of the Glenwood Cemetery Association for many years. He was a member of the Glenwood Masonic Lodge 662 where he received his 50 year pin. He was also a member of the Buffalo Gap Masonic Lodge 484. He married Bessie Louise Gibbs in 1932. He served in the U. S. Navy in World War II.
(WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 12/26/2002)
Killed By Truck After Visit Here - Mrs. Maudella Davis of Sallisaw, Okla. was killed by a truck, Monday evening shortly after she arrived home after a visit in Yell County. Mrs. Davis, together with her daughter, Mrs. Autry Salyer, and family of Tulsa, had been visiting her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. D. Broaddrick of Belleville and her aunt, Mrs. Lela White of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, October 27, 1955)
Raymond D. "Frog" Davis, age 69, of Wheaton, MO, formerly of Danville, died Tuesday, October 22, 2002. He was born January 28, 1933 and was the son of the late V. L. "Bun" and Ruby Burrows Davis.
Survivors include his wife, Colleen Davis; a son, Doug Davis and his wife, Judy of Russellville; two daughters, Cheryl Hayden and her husband, Darrel of Sheridan, and Linda Latham and her husband Greg, of Belleville; 5 stepchildren; two brothers, Vernon Davis and his wife Ester, of Hot Springs and Charles Davis and his wife, Margaret of Havana; two sisters, Maxine Shott and Corrine Stapleton and her husband Whick, all of Havana; 10 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren and several nephews and nieces. He served in the military from 1953 to 1955. He drove a truck for Joe Ray, then bought the Texaco station and operated it for 25 years. In 1985 moving to Wheaton, MO worked for Petit Jean Poultry as Shipping & Receiving Supervisor retiring in 1995.
Memorial services were Saturday at 1 p. m. at the First Baptist Church of Havana. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 30, 2002)
Roe Davis, age 84, of Dardanelle, AR, died Wednesday, October 4, 2000 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was born January 19, 1916 in Dale Bend Bottoms, Yell County, Arkansas, to the late John and Ida Ann Clowers Davis. He was a retired saw-miller.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Velma Davis; three brothers, Burley, Leonard and Clarence Davis and a sister, Mary George.
Survivors include, his wife, Era Holt Davis; two sons, Bill Davis of Russellville, AR and Jimmy Lee Davis of Emmet, AR; a daughter, Betty Sue Etherly, St. Louis, MO; a brother, Ervin Davis of Florida; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Graveside service was October 5, 2000 at the Ard Cemetery with Rev. Mike Knight officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 11, 2000)
Rosemary Davis, age 65 of Plainview died Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at Chamber Memorial Hospital. She was born December 23, 1944 in Little Rock, AR. to Elzie "Jim" & Rozell Bland Davis. She was a bookkeeper / accountant for IPS-Western National Properties, volunteered at the Plainview Library and she loved to do panting and gardening.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Herbert Davis.
Survivors include husband of 29 years Bill Davis; step-father, William G. Luker of Ola; daughter, Michelle (husband David) Russo; granddaughters, Jenna, Kayla & Becca Russo all of Springgrove, Illinois; and her beloved dog "Jake"
Memorial Service was March 1, 2010 at Plainview First Baptist Church with Rev. Monroe Hunt officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Arkansas Children Hospital, 800 Marshall Little Rock, AR. 72202. Cremation Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 3, 2010)
Roy Hampton Davis, age 90, of Hector died Monday at Paris Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born June 28, 1912 in Harwood, MO, he was the son of the late Thomas J. and Elsa Roxane Stout Davis. He was a retired carpenter.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Villa Davis.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and Johnny Trowbridge of Andover, Kansas; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Darrel E. and Joyce Davis of Russellville, and Carl and Glenda Davis of Augusta, Kansas; seven grandchildren, and seventeen great grandchildren; a sister, Jo Friday of Las Cruces, NM, and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were August 2, 2002 at McFadden Cemetery in Dover by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Brother John McCourt will officiate. Pallbearers were Donny White, Tim Clifford, Shane Chrissup, Mike Ball, Greg Millsaps, Terry Brown. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 7, 2002)
Rozell Davis, age 82 of Lukers Corner, died Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at her residence. She was born April 2, 1927 in Denmark, AR to the late Robert and Lillie Bland. She was a sales associate for Wal-Mart.
She is preceded in death by her first husband, Elzie Davis, son, Herbert Davis, two sisters and three brothers.
Survivors include her husband, William G. Luker; daughter and son-in-law, Rosemary and Bill Davis of Plainview; granddaughter and grandson in-law, Michelle and David Russo of IL; great-granddaughter, Jenna Russo of IL; stepsons, Glen Wayne Luker of IL and Scott Luker of CT.
Funeral services were Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Plainview First Baptist Church. Burial was in Carter Cemetery in Carter Cove. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 3, 2009)
Ruby Lena Davis, age 94, of Havana, AR, widow of Vernon Lee Davis, died Monday, June 11, 2001 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was born October 31, 1906 in Havana to the late Dee Forrest and Jessie Kennington Burrows. She was a retired cook for the Havana School District, a homemaker and mother and a charter member of the Havana Assembly of God Church.
She was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Shirley Shott; six brothers, Leon Burrows, Eugene Burrows, Carl Burrows, Paul Burrows, Kennington Burrows and James Edward Burrows and one sister, Ruth Adkinson.
She is survived by, three sons and daughters-in-law, Vernon and Esther Davis of Hot Springs, AR, Charles and Margaret Davis of Havana, AR and Raymond and Colleen Davis of Wheaton, MO; two daughters and son-in-law, Maxine Shott and Corine and Whick Stapleton all of Havana, AR; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Ruthie Burrows, Say re, OK, Ella Mae Burrows, Coweta, OK, Lou Ellen Burrows, Booneville, AR and brother-in-law, Dub Adkinson, Blanchard, LA.
Service will be Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at 10 a. m. at the Assembly of God Church in Havana with Rev. E. O. Tackett, Rev. Eddy Morton and Rev. Paul Newton officiating. Interment will be in Havana Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 13, 2001)
Samuel Ervin Davis, age 66, of Ola died Wednesday, May 8, 1985, at Yell County Hospital in Danville. Davis was a native of Glen Rose, TX, and the son of the late John and Ada Burleson. He was a farmer and cattleman, a Mason and a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Margaret Miller Davis; one son, Gerald Davis of Ola; one daughter, Brenda Hale of Russellville; two brothers, Joe Davis and Vestal Davis both of Texas; three sisters, Emily Sikes, Mildred Copeland, and Lillie Howard all of Texas; also four grandchildren
Funeral services were Friday, May 10, at the Salem Methodist Church near Plain-view with Rev. Randell Williams officiating. Burial with Masonic Rites was in Salem Cemetery. Arrangements and services were by Cornwall Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 5-15-85)
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