Henry County Missouri Obituaries
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DAVENPORT, Patricia Kay
b: Sep 22 1947, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
d: Sep 12 1991, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Mount Washington Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
arr: Speaks Funeral Homes, Buckner & Independence, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Patricia Kay Davenport, 43, Warsaw, died September 12, 1991, at her mother's home in Independence. She was born in Independence and moved to Warsaw 10 years ago. Mrs. Davenport was a medical assistant at the Wetzel Clinic in Warsaw for the last six years and earlier worked for Prime Health. She was a member of the nurse's union. Survivors include her husband Bill R. Davenport of the home; two sons, Marine Sgt. Marty Davenport, Belton, and Michael E. Davenport, of the home; a daughter, Tricia Malko, Flower Mound, Tx.; her mother, Maxine O'Dell, Independence; a sister Judy Johnson, Colorado Springs, Co., and four grandchildren. Services were held on Saturday, September 14, 1991 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, burial in Mount Washington Cemetery.

DAVIDSON, Irene B. PLUMLEE
b: Jul 17 1911, near Coal, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 28 1991, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Parks Chapel Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Irene B. Plumlee Davidson was born near Coal, July 17, 1911, the daughter of D. C. and Ethel Plumlee. She received her education at the Mound Springs School. She was united in marriage to L. D. (Red) Davidson in 1938 in California. They spent the early years of their marriage in California, where they operated their own business. In 1951, they returned to the Coal community where they purchased a farm. She spent many enjoyable hours tending to her gardens, flowers, her pet bull dogs and helping Red on the farm. There was always a warm welcome for family and friends and many an hour of joy and laughter was spent at the kitchen table where she was quick to set a good meal. After Red's death in 1981, she sold the farm and moved to Clinton. She made her home at the Westwood Nursing Home the last few years of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two infant sisters, two brothers, Philip and Alfred and one sister, Dorothy Pruessner. She is survived by sisters, Elsie Garbaldi of California, Georgia Logan and Linnie Smith of Clinton, and one brother, James of Clinton, as well as many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Saturday, November 30, 1991, at the Consalus Chapel in Clinton. Burial was in Parks Chapel Cemetery, Henry County.

DAVIDSON, Ronald Chester
b: May 3 1943, Hartford, CT
d: Jul 12 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery DA-DY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 12 2005 - Ronald Chester Davidson was born in Hartford, Connecticut on May 3, 1943. His parents were Chester Leroy Davidson and Ruth Marie Carey Davidson. Ron died unexpectedly at his home in Clinton on July 12, 2005, at the age of 62. Ron's mother died when he was five-years-old and he and his brother, Donald, were lovingly raised by their grandmother, Bertha Smith, in Sedalia. Ron graduated from high school in Whittier, California, and entered the United States Army in 1961. He served in the Signal Corp attached to the Fourth Armored Division in Germany where he rose to the rank of Sergeant and then was honorable discharged in 1964. Ron then worked for the Hesse Corporation in Kansas City and returned to the Sedalia area where he met his wife, Joyce Houtchens in 1980. They were married May 28, 1981, in Knob Noster, and lived in the Sedalia area with Joyce's young sons, Brad, Aaron and Ryan Keith. Later in 1981 they moved to Corpus Christi, Texas, with the boys. Ron worked as a self-employed contractor. The family returned to Clinton in 1984 and Ron and Joyce operated Clinton Enterprises, Inc. and Clinton Tool Rental. Ron operated the business until his death. Ron was particularly proud of his military service; had a strong sense of right and wrong, and continued his community service actively serving as a Henry County reserve deputy sheriff for some 10 years, being elected to the rank of lieutenant before his retirement. Ron was an avid sportsman and boater. He loved to hunt deer, elk, turkey, ducks and geese. He loved to fish in fresh and salt water. He took many fishing excursions in the gulf and on Truman Lake with his brother-in-law, Dick Houtchens, and many trips to the Colorado trout streams and lakes and to the North Woods with his close friend Bob Parkey. He and Joyce's sons spent many hours hunting and fishing together as the boys grew up. Ron loved the west, the Rocky Mountains and Native American cultures. In his last years he traveled by RV in caravan with Bill and Judy Roberts from Texas through New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming and Montana, exploring new wonders over every rise. He and Joyce with their pups, Pepper and Pepper II, loved to camp, particularly in the Branson area where they just returned from the Welcome Home Celebration for Vietnam Veterans. But the most important thing that Ron Davidson ever did - and he told you so - was to accept Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, and for that act he sits today at Jesus' feet near the throne of god, forever. He was an avid reader and student of the Bible - particularly the New Testament. He had unique insight into what Jesus meant in His sayings and parables. He often was in communication with his God, and God through the Holy Spirit, often spoke to Ron with the words for him and words he was to pass on to others. His greatest trip ever was to Israel and the Holy Land with Joyce, many friends and his pastor and dear friend Ron Chastine. It touched him deeply to walk where Jesus walked, lived, died and rose. Ron always loved his stepsons. In his later years, he particularly enjoyed close relationships with his step-grandchildren, Katie and Michael, and cherished that experience. He looked forward to Tina Chapin and her daughter Mikaela, joining his family soon, as he had already grown to love them too. Ron was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clinton, the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Ducks Unlimited and the National Rifle Association. Ron's parents, his infant twin brothers, Larry and Jerry Davidson, and his grandmother, Bertha Smith, preceded. Ron is survived by his beloved wife Joyce; his stepsons, Brad, Aaron and Ryan Keith; his step-grandchildren, Katie and Michael Keith; his brother Donald Davidson and sister-in-law Connie Davidson of Warsaw; his half-sister Connie Eichler of Warsaw and half-brother, Steve Davidson of Dallas, Texas; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Richard K. Houtchens and Anita Houtchens of Corpus Christi, Texas, and numerous nieces and nephews. And, oh what a host of friends. Ron, words cannot speak how we will miss you - but we'll see you again someday soon. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church, Clinton on Friday, July 15. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

DAVIDSON, Wanda R. THOMPSON
b: Sep 25 1936, Clay Co, MO
d: Jun 14 2004, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 24 2004 - Wanda R. Davidson, 67, Lowry City, died Monday, June 14, 2004, at Golden Valley Hospital. As per her wishes, no services will be held. She was born September 25, 1936, in Clay County, daughter of Raymond Estil and Josephine Brubeck Thompson. She married Bobby Lee Davidson February 29, 1952, at Huntsville, Arkansas, who survives of the home. Additional survivors include one son, Tommy Davidson and wife Joy, Lowry City; three daughters, Janice Elaine Miller, Lawrence, Kansas, Bobbie Jo Wuthnow and husband Lynn, Lowry city, and Carol Ray Jones and husband Glade, Lawrence, Kansas; 17 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and one sister Cordie Mae Kingery, Kearney.

DAVIS, Albert Gale
b: Aug 3 1936, Ava, IL
d: Oct 7 2007, Garden City, Cass Co, MO
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 10 2007 - Albert Gale Davis, 71, Garden City, was born August 3, 1936, in Ava, Illinois, the son of William C. and Esther (Smith) Davis, and died Sunday, October 7, 2007, at his home. He was employed as a mechanic for the John Deere Company in Kansas City, until his retirement on August 30, 1997. He was a member of the Dayton Community Church near Garden City and was an Air Force veteran. He had lived in Kansas City before moving to Garden City. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Pamela Kay Cumpton, on December 14, 2005, and a brother William C. Davis Jr. He is survived by his wife Bonnie R. Davis (who he married December 21, 1958) of the home; a son David Davis, Greenville, Illinois; a daughter Patty Sweet and husband Blake, Harrisonville; nine grandchildren, Jason, Joe, Jessica, Jennifer, Kelsey, Kayden, Carter, Kinzie and Karissa; two great-grandsons; a brother, Roy Davis, Mission, Texas; three sisters, Doris Wright and Sharon Johnson, both of Holiday, Florida, Judy McAdoo, Jefferson City; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were Tuesday, October 9, at Dayton Community Church.

DAVIS, Alice Gray GARTON
b: Sep 16 1854, near Lamonte, Pettis Co, MO
d: Nov 29 1927, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery CR-DY, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Mrs. W. H. Davis - Alice Gray Garton was born near Lamonte, in Pettis county, Mo., Sept. 16, 1854. She was the youngest daughter of Edwin S. and Angeline (Hill) Garton, natives of Virginia, who were pioneers in Pettis county, locating in that county in 1839, and entering a tract of government land on which they created a homestead. Mr. Garton died in 1893 at the age of 74 years. Mrs. Garton died in 1861 aged 51 years. On Jan. 8 1878, Mrs. Alice Garton was married in Pettis county to William H. Davis. To this union three sons were born, Walter G. Davis attorney at law at Windsor, Mo., J. Piper Davis, consulting Engineer, St. Louis, Mo., and W. Dalton Davis, farmer near Windsor. After their marriage Mr. Davis was engaged in the work of journalism, editing a newspaper at Warrensburg, Marshall and Clinton; some 43 years ago Mr. and Mrs. Davis moved to a farm near Windsor, Mo., where they resided and reared their family until Mr. Davis' death, which occurred Dec. 28, 1912. After her husband's death Mrs. Davis continued to reside upon the farm for a number of years with her youngest son, W. Dalton, moving to Windsor several years ago, where she continued to reside until her death, which occurred Nov. 29, 1927, at 7:30 a.m., at the age of 73 years, 2 months and 13 days. Mrs. Davis united with the M. E. Church, South, in her early life and was an earnest, devoted and faithful member of this church and its organized societies all her life. The farm where she spent the greater portion of her life and commonly known as the Davis farm still remains the property of the Davis family. Mrs. Davis numbered her friends by her acquaintances and her home was ever the meeting place of her good friends whom she loved and respected as they so loved and respected her. It was the joy of her life to be with her friends, at her church or with her family. She spent her life in trying to bring good cheer and happiness to others. She was a devoted mother to her three boys and their comfort and welfare was one of the paramount issues of her life. Faithful to her family, church and friends, a friend to all and loving all, her passing will leave a breach in the life of her friends that only time can heal. Her sons will ever remember her as their mother and true friend, whose watchful care and mother's love, with never a word of censure or rebuke, attended them all the days of her life. Time cannot heal that aching void her passing leaves in the lives of her three boys and her memory they will cherish and revere all the days of their lives. Funeral services where held at the Methodist church yesterday afternoon and interment was made in Laurel Oak Cemetery.

DAVIS, Bessie "Oline" CLINTON
b: Nov 10 1918
d: Dec 19 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 20 2006 - Bessie "Oline" Davis, 88, Clinton, died Tuesday, December 19, 2006, at Westwood Nursing Center. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 21, at Consalus Funeral Home with burial in Calhoun cemetery. She was born November 10, 1918, daughter of Issac Loranzie and Bessie Elizabeth Sidwell Clinton. She married James Y. Davis on July 10, 1942, at Warsaw and he preceded her in death in 1988. She was an active member of the Calhoun Baptist Church as long as her health permitted. She had the honor of being Grand Marshal of the Calhoun Colt Show. Along with her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents; a son Melvin R. Davis (April 17, 1999), and one sister, Irma Lee Davis. She is survived by one son, Alvin Davis and wife Cheryl; one daughter, Dorthey Linda Olson; one sister Thelma Salley; four grandchildren, Eyvette, Anjie, Teresa and Dennis, plus numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

DAVIS, Beulah HODGES
b: Mar 23 1938, Lexington, Lafayette Co, MO
d: Oct 14 1991, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Beulah Davis, 53, Kansas City, Ks., died October 14, 1991 at Bethany Medical Center, Kansas City, Ks. She was born March 23, 1938, the daughter of Everett and Gertrude Tuders Hodges, in Lexington and lived in the Kansas City area for more than 20 years. Mrs. Davis was a member of the Six Mile Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband Wesley Davis, Sr., a son and a daughter, two brothers, George Hodges, Bates City, and James Dunker, Lexington; three sisters, Catherine Corn, Grain Valley, Betty Mallette, Wheatland, and Marilyn Dines, Appleton City; and three grandchildren. Services were Thursday, Oct. 17, at Butler Chapel, Kansas City, Ks.; burial in Chapel Hill Cemetery.

DAVIS, Clara Ursula TANNER
b: 1877, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
d: May 23 1906, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, May 26 1906 - Wednesday morning at two o'clock, May 23, 1907, the pearly gates of the Celestial City swung open and the sweet, beautiful spirit of Mrs. Clara Tanner Davis entered therein, to roam the streets of the new Jerusalem thru the vast ages of Eternity. Clara was born and raised in Bethlehem township, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Tanner, and was born and married in the same house on her father's farm, four miles east of Clinton. Her father died four years ago and her mother now lives in Clinton. She married Henderson F. Davis December 30, 1898; joined the Bethlehem Baptist church in her 18th year. Her health began to fail about two years ago and during the past winter and spring she had been confined to her bed most of the time. Her suffering during the entire two years was terrible but how silently she bore it, never murmuring, never wanting to put her loved ones to any trouble. She made all the necessary arrangements to go, often remarking that she would love to live to raise her little boy but God knows best. The pulse grew weaker and weaker and peacefully she crossed the river. Sweet little Barr wondered why Mama had to be taken away from him; a bright little boy of four and one-half summers; he will never know the love of a sweet mother who almost idolized her boy. It seems only a few years since she was taken, a fair young bride, to the pretty home her husband had prepared for her, but now a gloom has settled over this home that no earthly sunlight can ever drive away. Loving friends adorned the church with beautiful flowers and snow white draperies and the pearl white casket was heaped with floral offerings from loved ones. The sweet peaceful face was encircled with white roses and foliage, while in her hand was placed a bunch of white carnations by a dear loving friend and schoolmate, and whose wedding anniversary was on the same day. She also leaves a mother; one sister, Mrs. J. W. Reid; three brothers, B. L. Tanner of Kansas City, J. A. Tanner, west of Clinton and Charles A., who is with his mother.

DAVIS, Cora Elizabeth MANBECK
b: Dec 13 1904, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 6 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 15 2002 - Cora Elizabeth Davis was born December 13, 1904, in Henry County, daughter of Elmer and Iva Manbeck. She died January 6, 2002, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She married Alvis Malone "Brownie" Davis in 1927. He died in 1986. They co-owned and operated Davis Rock Quarry. She was a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church and loved her garden. She spent most of her life in the Deepwater area. Along with her husband, she was preceded in death by one sister, Ada R. Frazier, and two brothers, Albert and Jake Manbeck. Survivors include one son, William E. Davis and wife June, Deepwater; one daughter, Thelma M. Loyd, Mount Ida, Arkansas; two grandsons, Kevin E. Davis, Deepwater, and Stephen M. Loyd, Lafayette, Louisiana; one granddaughter, Sherlyn Hebert, Navarre, Florida, and six great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held January 10 at the Deepwater Cemetery.

DAVIS, Cora N. NEPTUNE
b: Apr 24 1881, near Piper, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 28 1969, Festus, Jefferson Co, MO
bur: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
Clinton MO - Cora N. Davis, the youngest child of William H. and Eliza Virginia Neptune, was born in Henry County, near Piper, Mo., April 24, 1881. After an illness of one year, she departed this life December 28, 1969, at the Mountain View Professional Convalescence Home, Festus, Missouri, having reached the age of 88 years, eight months and four days. Her brother, Elmer Neptune, and two sisters, Mrs. Bertie Chapin and Miss Iveh Neptune, preceded her in death. On February 1, 1905, she was united in marriage to Troy Davis. To this union four children were born: William Orin, Mildred, Nolia and Harold Leroy, who preceded her in death in July, 1943. In 1927, Mrs. Davis and her family moved to Appleton City where she resided until she moved to Clinton, Missouri in 1949. Her love for flowers led her to spend much time out of doors cultivating them, and sharing them with her many friends. At an early age she became an active member of the White Oak Methodist Church, later her membership was transferred to the Appleton City Methodist Church and at the time of her death, she was a member of the United Methodist Church of Clinton, Missouri. In 1946, she was installed as the Worthy Matron of the Olive Branch Chapter #157 of the Order of the Eastern Star of Appleton City, later transferring to the Clinton Chapter #73. She leaves to mourn her passing, one son, William Orin Davis of Albuquerque, New Mexico; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Rosbrugh of Appleton City, Mo.; and Mrs. Nolia Williamson of Pevely, Mo.; seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, as well as a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Appleton City Wednesday, December 31, 1969. Burial was in the Appleton City Cemetery.

DAVIS, Elizabeth Jane JAMES LEE
b: May 16 1842, Mulenburg, KY
d: May 27 1929, SE of Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Sudden Death of Pioneer Woman - Mrs. Eliza Jane Davis died quite suddenly Monday evening, May 27, at her home, seven miles southeast of Clinton. She had eaten a light supper and shortly after complained of a smothering sensation and passed away at 8 o'clock, at the age of 87 years, 12 days. She was born May 16, 1842, to John James and wife, in Mulenburg, Ky. She had two sisters and three brothers who have gone on to their reward. Cy Spencer, of Clinton, was her only living nephew, here. When a small child, her parents moved to McComb, Ill., and that was her home until she was 11 years of age, when with her parents and a neighbor's family, Geo. French, came overland to Missouri, in wagons, bringing their stock with them. They were several weeks on the way. Her father settled on the farm where Lafe Groff now lives. At that time, there was only one house between their home and Clinton. Here she grew to womanhood and was converted and united with Bethlehem church in early life. She loved her church and was loyal to it all down the span of years. In 1858, she was married to Richard Lee. To this union one child was born, Mary Lee, now Mrs. Wilbur Huey, of Deepwater. When Mary was only six weeks old, her father marched away to war. He served in the Confederate Army under General Price and was killed near Little Rock, Ark. in 1862, leaving wife and babe to fight life's battles along unprotected. Her horses were stolen, her home entered, ransacked and things destroyed. March 17, 1864, she was united in marriage to Cyrus Davis and came as a bride to the home where she had lived these long, long years and left it to go to her heavenly home. Into this home twelve children were born - Charley and Ira living near the old home; Willis and Jeff at home; George, Rosie, little Bessie, Wilbur and Ready, and three infants are waiting to greet their mother in heaven. There are five children of her husband by a former marriage. They are: Mrs. Sarah Waters, Mrs. Malia Waters, Delia, Mattie and Johnnie Davis, who are dead, but they with their children were very close and dear to her. The grandchildren of these departed, loved Grandma dearly and counted it a pleasure indeed, to come back to the old home and visit and be mothered by Grandma and by many tokens of love they had cheered her declining years. Besides her children she leaves 24 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and to the descendants she leaves a priceless heritage of an honored name. She was a woman of unusual intellect and of the highest of moral standards. She had been a power for good in her neighborhood. She was an active worker in her church and Sunday School. She was a teacher in the Sunday School for many, many years until sickness in her family made it impossible for her to attend. She was a model housekeeper and a lover of flowers and from early spring to late fall her yard was a mass of blooms. She had two clusters of peonies that were unusually fine this year. With the aid of her cane she walked down the walk to count the blooms and there were 54 on one and 50 on the other. Oh, the joy she got out of blooming flowers. The funeral services were conducted Wednesday, May 29, at the Bethlehem church. The following grandsons were pall bearers: Ernest Huey, Albert Huey, Robert Huey, Russel Huey, Cecil Davis, Gene Davis. Eight great-granddaughters were flower girls - Blanch Huey, Wilma Crawford, Rosemary Huey, Evelyn Crawford, Mary Crawford, Pearl Mitchell, Grace Davis, Wilma Martin. Knowing her love for flowers we laid her to rest beneath a mound of beautiful flowers.

DAVIS, Elizabeth KELLY NAVE
b: abt 1797, Tennessee
d: Oct 21 1877, near Lexington, Lafayette Co, MO
bur: Oak Grove Cemetery, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Oct 1877 - Died at the residence of her stepson, Col. Joseph Davis, near Lexington in Lafayette county, of congestion of the lungs, Mrs. Elizabeth Davis, aged 80 years, on October 21st. The remains were brought to Clinton last Thursday, and interred in the cemetery in the suburbs of the city. The deceased was one of the early pioneers of this county, and her death deserves more than a passing mention. Her maiden name was Kelly; her father was a Baptist minister who died in the year 1817, while emigrating to the west. A part of the journey was then made in a keel boat, and he died and was buried at Muscle Shoals, Tennessee. Miss Elizabeth Davis was married to John Nave, her first husband, in 1823, and the family located in Henry county about the year 1832. We learn from Nathan Field, Esq., who came to this county, two years later, (1834) that at that time the Nave family resided 2 1/2 miles south of Clinton. This county was then called "Reeves". Mr. Nave afterward built a log tavern (the only houses in use then), on a part of the ground now occupied by Fulkerson and Parks' drug store. "Uncle" Nath describes the deceased as an excellent landlady, attentive and careful of her guests, who were made comfortable and fed on the fat of the land, venison steak affording one of the most abundant and popular dishes. At the time Uncle Nathan was deputy sheriff under his brother Joseph (who received injuries from a fall from his horse, which resulted in his death,) and as such had all the duties to perform. He enjoyed the hospitalities of the log cabin tavern for a long time, and says it was a most popular resort, and was crowded beyond its capacity to accommodate during court weeks. A better neighbor or kinder heart, ready to do her part in sickness or in health, Uncle Nathan never knew during the entire time of his acquaintanceship, which extended over a period of forty-six years. In 1846, Mrs. Nave mourned the death of her first husband, and about the year 1848 she was married to Matthew Davis, father of Col. Joseph Davis of Lafayette county. This last marriage was dissolved by the death of Mr. Davis in 1856. There were no children as a result of the second marriage. By her first husband, Mrs. Davis leaves four children; Rebecca, the wife of Col. Joseph Davis; Catherine, now Mrs. Brim, a resident of this county; Elizabeth, who was the first child born in Clinton, now Mrs. D. C. Stone, and Jesse, a citizen of Bates county. Since the death of her second husband Mrs. Davis has resided with Mrs. Stone and the family of Col. Davis. Until the last few years she enjoyed good health, having been blessed with an excellent constitution. For a great many years she had been a member of Methodist Episcopal church, south, and had demeaned herself as a true Christian, looking to a time, when full of years she would be prepared to receive the reward promised to those who obey the commandments of the Lord.

DAVIS, Enos
b: Apr 14 1821, Randolph Co, NC
d: Nov 27 1904, Henry Co, MO
bur: Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Dec 3 1904 - Enos Davis was born in North Carolina, Randolph County, April 14, 1821. When about 10, his parents moved to Hamilton County, Indiana. In 1841, he married Mahala Stafford, four sons were born, three now dead. He made his home with one son, Milton S. In 1886 he moved to Kansas and in 1889, he buried his wife. He remained there until two weeks ago when he moved to Henry County. He was taken sick the day after his arrival and lingered nine days, then yielded. He was raised and reared a Quaker and lived out his belief, always kind, loving, gentle and true to his profession, his God and his family. He said he was ready to go. He leaves one son, one daughter-in-law and one granddaughter, Lula, to mourn his loss. Buried in Tebo Cemetery after funeral services. He was 83 and died on the 27th day of November, 1904.

DAVIS, Erline
b: abt 1933
d: Jan 14 1992, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Erline Davis, 59, 600-A North Washington St., died Tuesday, January 14, 1992, at Golden Valley Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete and Sickman-Dunning is in charge.

DAVIS, Eva M.
b: Dec 5 1925, Whittier, CA
d: Aug 13 1992, Lincoln, Benton Co, MO
bur: Lincoln Cemetery, Lincoln, Benton Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Eva M. Davis, 66, Lincoln, died August 13, 1992 at the home. Services were Sunday at Lincoln United Methodist Church; burial in the Lincoln Cemetery. Mrs. Davis was born in Whittier, Ca., moved to Pittsburg, Mo. in 1944 and moved to Lincoln in 1946. She and her husband owned the Fred Davis & Son Chapel, Lincoln, until they retired earlier this year. They owned Davis Furniture in Lincoln until 1976. She was a member of Lincoln United Methodist Church and Ruth's Circle. She was a member of the Missouri and National funeral directors association. Survivors include her husband, Fred Davis of the home; a son, LeRoy Davis, Wheatland, and three grandsons.

DAVIS, Eyvette Renee
b: Oct 7 1967, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 2 2008, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 5 2008 - Eyvette Renee Davis, 40, of Clinton, died at her home on Sunday, March 2, 2008. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 6, at the Consalus Funeral Home in Clinton. Burial will follow in the Calhoun Cemetery. Eyvette Renee Davis was born on October 7, 1967, in Clinton to Alvin and Loretta Cheryl (Fletcher) Davis. Eyvette had many talents and interests, but she will be remembered especially for her singing voice. She often sang duets with her mother while her father played the guitar. She lived in Calhoun most of her life and went to school there. She had her cosmetology license and was self-employed. Eyvette was married to Mike Pennock on June 21, 1986, and later divorced. They had one son from that union, Jacob Lee Pennock. She was also married and later divorced from Rockwell Journey. Eyvette is survived by her son, Jacob Lee Pennock; her parents, Alvin and Loretta Cheryl Davis; and many relatives and friends who will miss her greatly. She is also survived by her grandmother, Loreta Fletcher, and her son's grandparents, Danny and Nadine Pennock, and their family David and Theresa, Brian and Lydia, Alvin and Cheryl Davis and one aunt, Misty. She also has numerous aunts and uncles from the Pennock and Fletcher sides, a host of great aunts and uncles and many, many cousins who survive. She is preceded in death by her grandparents James and Oline Davis and Charles Fletcher. Most of all, Eyvette is survived by all those whom she loved and who gave their love freely to her. She was certainly a remarkable, talented woman who has left this earth much too soon.

DAVIS, Fred Lowell
b: Jul 20 1925, Lincoln, Benton Co, MO
d: Sep 23 2000, Kansas
bur: Englewood Cemetery DA-DY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 26 2000 - Fred L. Davis, 75, Eudora, Kansas, died Saturday September 23, 2000. Funeral services will be Friday at the DeSoto Baptist Church, 8655 Church Street, DeSoto, Kansas, with burial in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. He was born July 20, 1925, in Lincoln. He was married to wife Jeanie for 47 years. He started and owned Modern Engineering Construction Company. He was an active member of Scottish Rite, Masons and Shriners . He graduated from Deepwater and served in World War II in the Navy attached to the Marines. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanie; brother, John (J. B.) Davis; sister, Wilma Roberts; parents, Horace Edgar and Gracie Davis. He is survived by his son, Lowell E. Davis and wife, Loretta of DeSoto, Kansas; son, Randolph W. Davis and wife Sheila of Fairway, Kansas; seven grandchildren; his sister, Wanda Ann Wallace of Overland Park, Kansas; niece, Kelly Wallace, Overland Park, Kansas; sisters-in-law, Elsie Drake of Paradise, California, Janelle Dunnum, Palm Springs, California, Violet Freeman of Clinton, Lea Harper of West Plains, and numerous nieces and nephews.

DAVIS, Goldia M. BROWN
b: Dec 15 1916, Chapel Hill, Lafayette Co, MO
d: Jan 18 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Pittsville Cemetery, Pittsville, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Williams Funeral Chapel, Holden & Warrensburg, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 19 2005 - Goldia M. Davis, 88, Holden, died Tuesday, January 18, 2005, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. She was born December 15, 1916, in Chapel Hill, the daughter of Fred F. Brown and Ethel M. Crews Brown. Mrs. Davis had worked at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant and was a homemaker most of her life. On October 4, 1936, in Pittsville, she married James Arthur Davis, who died July 24, 2004. Survivors include two daughters and their husbands, Shirley Osborn and Glen, Pleasant Hill, and Ann Laffoon and Jerry, Sedalia; two sisters, Opal Johnson, Oak Grove, and Pauline Bullard, Holden; a brother, Bill Brown and wife Jennie, Wellington; two grandchildren, Scott Osborn and wife Nancy, Blue Springs, and Christy Kuse and husband Dan, Lebanon; two great-granddaughters, Amber Jura, Lebanon, and Ashley Haynes, Richland Center, Wisconsin, and one great-great-granddaughter, Keara Lee Mohn. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Ethelene Varner, and two brothers, Lester and Frederick Brown. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 21, at Williams Funeral Chapel in Holden. Burial will follow in Pittsville Cemetery.

DAVIS, Helen LAWSON
b: Sep 29 1918, Iconium, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Oct 14 2005, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 17 2005 - Helen Davis, 87, born September 29, 1918, to W. E. "Elzie" and Maude Lawson of Iconium, died Friday, October 14, 2005, at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City where she had resided for the past two years. She was preceded in death by her husband A. J. "Bert" Davis. She is survived by five sons, Chuck and wife Kathy, Al and wife Jan, A. Joe and wife Sylvia, all of Lowry City, Dean and wife Nora, Clinton, and Dennis and wife Deborah, Gladstone; one sister Eunice Scott, Osceola; one brother Melvin Lawson, Kansas City, and a special niece Vera Hargis, Lowry City; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter, plus numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She lived in the Lowry City area all her adult life. She was the first head cook at Lowry City School and was a local businesswoman, operating Davis Variety store for many years. She was an active member of the Methodist Church, Community Betterment, Eastern Star, Chamber of Commerce and Optimist Club. She was a board member of Castle Court and various area organizations. Funeral services were at Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home in Osceola Monday, October 17.

DAVIS, Henderson F. "Doc"
b: May 25 1867, 6 mi SE of Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 5 1933, Bethhlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Wilkinson Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Clinton MO - Henderson F. Davis, of the Bethlehem township, was found dead, with his body hanging to a cross pole in the cow barn on the Davis farm, Sunday, March 5, about 1:00 p.m., by his brother, James Davis. Willis Davis, a cousin, who lives just north, testified that he went over to visit the Davis brothers, his cousins, when he heard James Davis call to him in an excited voice, so he hurried up the hill to the cow shed, where the Davis brothers always milked morning and evening, where the body of Henderson Davis was hanging. Willis further stated: "From the evidence that we found, Henderson Davis had tied a rope to the cross beam of the barn and swung from the manger with the rope tied in a draw noose around the neck, or from a ladder lying just over this beam and across another beam, upon which he laid down, fastened the rope around his neck and rolled off, thus hanging himself. His feet nearly touched the ground, which was the floor of the cow shed. Then his brother, Jas. Davis, took his knife from his pocket and cut the rope, while I helped lower the body where it lay just as we found it until we could get the coroner. He showed no sign of life, his face was dark and the rope was fastened tightly about his neck. I had talked with Henderson Davis in Clinton the preceding Saturday afternoon. He did not seem down hearted and was in good humor. He had lost money in the Clinton National Bank and also had money in the Brinkerhoff-Faris Trust & Savings Company." James Davis testified, "My brother, Henderson, and I reside with our sister, Mrs. Naomi Vermillion, on the old homestead. I have not been well for about three years, so Henderson managed the entire farm. After returning from Clinton Saturday afternoon he had talked bout the bank situation, and was worried because the Brinkerhoff-Faris Trust & Savings Company had gone into the hands of the receiver. However, Sunday morning he got up and ate a hearty breakfast as usual and seemed to be in the best of spirits. After he had finished his breakfast, which was about 8:00, he arose from the table, picked up his cap and went out saying that he was going to turn out the horses. But as he did not return for some time, my sister, Mrs. Vermillion, and I began to get worried, so I went out and looked several places for him. As I could not find him, I then supposed he had gone to the home of our cousin, Willis Davis, as he often did. But as I stopped at the cow shed door, I beheld his body hanging by a rope to the cross beam of the shed. I ran at once to call for help and met my cousin, Willis Davis, approaching the house. We summoned Coroner Dr. W. T. Jennings, of Clinton, after we had cut down the body and he said my brother had been dead several hours. He must have hanged himself soon after leaving the house, which was about eight o'clock in the morning. The shed was used only for the cow stable and the rope was one that we had used to tie the cows." The coroner's jury returned the following verdict: "We, the jury find that Henderson F. Davis came to his death by his own hands by hanging himself with a rope." - Rufus Smith, foreman; J. S. Shumaker, Wiley Ross, W. F. Parks, Lee Boyd, George Groff. - Henderson F. Davis was born six miles southeast of Clinton May 25, 1867, at the home where he spent his entire life. This neighborhood knew him as a kindly, industrious man, who went his way quietly, and liked to be with his neighbors and friends. He was cheerful and pleasant and was well liked by all. He had lived on the farm with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Davis, until his marriage December 30, 1897, to Miss Clara Ursula Tanner, then they built a new home on the home land. Mrs. Davis died May 23, 1906. To this union, one son had been given, Barr Davis, who lives in Kansas City. Mr. Davis and the little son moved back to his parents' home after her death, and there he had since resided, with a brother, James Davis, and sister, Mrs. Naomi Vermillion, came to live with them after the death of the mother in 1923. In addition to the son and these, he leaves three other sisters: Mrs. Mary J. Downing, of Exira, Iowa; Mrs. W. H. Cornell, of Montrose; Mrs. S. E. Moberly, north of Clinton. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at the Bethlehem Baptist church, where Mr. Davis had been a faithful and valued member 14 years. The pall bearers were his nephews; Clarence and Clyde Cornell, Bill and Edwin Moberly, John Vermillion and Will Gutridge. Interment was in the Bethlehem cemetery.

DAVIS, Irma Lee CLINTON
b: Jul 6 1921, N of Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: May 28 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 12 2002 - Irma Lee Davis was born July 6, 1921, north of Calhoun, and grew up on Strawberry Lane. She died Tuesday, May 28, 2002, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. She was married to John Richard Davis on June 20, 1942, in Ojai, California, where John was serving in the military. They stayed there until John was shipped overseas. After World War II, they moved to the Calhoun area and then moved to Clinton in 1951, where they have resided ever since. John and Irma were childhood sweethearts. Irma was a member of the Calhoun Baptist Church. She was an avid quilter and crocheter and her doors were always open to grandkids, nieces and nephews. At all times, she was very much loved. She was preceded in death by her parents, Isaac Loranzie and Bessie Elizabeth Sidwell Clinton. She is survived by her husband, John; one daughter, Sharon Gilkey and husband, Bill; two granddaughters, Jody Gilkey and Kim Stone and husband, Tim, of the Kansas City area; two sisters, Olene Davis, Calhoun, and Thelma Salley, Warsaw, as well as a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Friday, May 31. Burial was in the Calhoun Cemetery.

DAVIS, Iva E. HUGHES
b: Oct 21 1913, Sibley, Jackson Co, MO
d: Jul 6 2007, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Buckner Hill Cemetery, Buckner, Jackson Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 16 2007 - Iva E. Davis was born October 21, 1913, in Sibley, Missouri, the daughter of William Alfred and Edith L. Paxton Hughes. She died July 6, 2007, at the age of 93. Iva was married to Willard Davis, who preceded her in death in 2003. She worked for the Bendix Corporation for 22 years, retiring in 1980. She and Willard lived in Independence and Warsaw, before moving to Clinton 10 years ago. She was a 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star of Buckner, a member of the VFW Auxiliary of Clinton, the American Legion Auxiliary of Clinton and the Ladies Shrine Club of Warsaw. She is survived by her daughter Kay Steinhauser Perkins and husband Robert, Green Valley, Arizona; two grandsons, Jon Douglas (Michelle) Perkins of Tallahassee, Florida, and Charles Michael (Tara) Perkins of San Carlos, California; one great-grandson, Jon Douglas Perkins Jr. of Tallahassee, Florida; a sister-in-law Marjorie Hughes of Higginsville and a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Iva were held July 11 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, with burial at Buckner Cemetery.

DAVIS, Jackie Dale
b: Apr 17 1940, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 22 1997, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
bur: White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Jackie Dale Davis was born in Butler on April 17, 1940, making him 57 years, three months and 16 days old. He died Friday, August 22, 1997, at the Medical Center of Independence. Jackie Dale was first born son of Paul Davis and Katherine Virginia Miller Davis. Jackie Dale lived life to its fullest. He dared to take a chance, to try the impossible, and to pull the most out of life every day. He dared to reach out and take from life what he expected from it. He had many talents. He was very talented in art, the best at mechanics and had worked many years in construction work. There just wasn't many things Jackie Dale couldn't do once he set his mind to it. He was not one who could express his feelings for others to see. He was always the tough one who wouldn't allow anyone to see him cry, for they may think he was weak and as we all know Jackie Dale was strong. Strong in his opinions, strong in his beliefs, and strong in his love. Jackie Dale has resided in Brownington, the last several years working to restore his home there. He enjoyed fishing, tinkering with cars, but mostly spending time with his family and friends. Jackie Dale leaves behind three sons and six daughters, Bobby Davis of Clinton, Jackie Lee Davis of Clinton, Jeffrey Davis of Independence, Tina Heffnor of Warsaw, Melinda Davis of Clinton, Linda Davis of Brownington, Gina Howard of Clinton, Sheila Morlan of Leavenworth, Ks., and Lisa Blaine of Independence. He also leaves behind 17 grandchildren, Jordan, Justin, Ashley, Tonya, Clint, Branden, Jaycey, Isiah, Devin, Scottie, Monica, Christy, Tony Cody, Ricky, Amanda and Kayleigh. All of whom will miss him greatly. Jackie Dale also leaves behind his father, Paul Davis of Tipton, and four brothers and two sisters, who are Larry Davis of Appleton City, Dennis McClure of Deepwater, Randy McClure of Lowry City, Darlene Houk of Harrisonville, and Bonnie Newell of Clinton. Funeral services were held August 25 at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home. Burial was at White Oak Cemetery in Urich.

DAVIS, James Arthur
b: Mar 5 1916, near Pittsville, Johnson Co, MO
d: Jul 24 2004, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Pittsville Cemetery, Pittsville, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Williams Funeral Chapel, Holden & Warrensburg, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 26 2004 - James Arthur Davis, 88, Holden, died Saturday, July 24, 2004, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. He was born March 5, 1916, near Pittsville, the son of J. Arthur Davis and Montie Belle Sisk Davis. He had worked at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant and General Motors Company, both in Kansas city, and had been a farmer most of his life. On October 4, 1936, in Pittsville, he married Goldia Brown, who survives of the home. Also surviving are two daughters, Shirley Osborn and husband Glen, Pleasant Hill, and Ann Laffoon and husband Jerry, Sedalia; two grandchildren, Scott Osborn and wife Nancy, Kansas City, and Christy Kuse and husband Dan, Lebanon; two great-granddaughters, Amber Jura, Lebanon, and Ashley Haynes, Wisconsin; two brothers, Earl Davis and wife Mary Lou, Lee's Summit, and Watson Davis, Greenwood. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Josephine Davis, Hazel Smith and Edna Johnson. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 28, at Williams Funeral Chapel in Holden. Burial will follow in Pittsville Cemetery.

DAVIS, James Everleigh
b: Mar 1 1914, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Jul 8 1992, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery DA-DY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - James E. Davis, 78, 701 South second Street, Clinton, died Wednesday, July 8, 1992, at Golden Valley Hospital. - James Everleigh Davis was born March 1, 1914, in St. Clair County, the eldest of eight children of James Nicholas and Ollie Francis (Motley) Davis. He farmed and worked in Kansas City before entering the U.S. Army in September 1941. While in the armed services he fought in the battles for the Aleutians, Kwajalein in the Marshalls, the Philippines and Okinawa. Honors received included the Purple Heart and four Oak Leaf Clusters. He was discharged in November of 1945. While on furlough from the service, he married Lucy Dale Bysor November 4, 1942. They were married by the Reverend Arthur Lindsay in Clinton. To this union was born a son, James Joseph, and two daughters, Dixie Mathel and Leta Lynn. He and the family lived on the farm seven miles southwest of Clinton from the time he was discharged from service until retiring and moving to Clinton in 1979. During that time he had a dairy, grain and beef farming operation. After retirement he enjoyed traveling and spending the winters in Texas, Arizona and Florida. Survivors include his wife, Lucy Dale, of the home; a son, James J. Davis of Hermitage; two daughters, Dixie Mathel Brown of Clinton and Leta Lynn Kroenke of Raytown; his mother, Ollie Francis Davis of Clinton; three brothers, Ray Davis of Clinton, Lloyd Davis of Lowry City and Floyd Davis of Appleton City; four sisters, Thelma Stoneking of Deepwater, Zella Baker of North Kansas City, June Davis of Deepwater and Norleigh Stanley of Parkville; seven grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, James Nicholas Davis, in June of 1968. Funeral services were at Saturday, July 11, 1992 at the Consalus Chapel in Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

DAVIS, James Ralph
b: Jun 10 1942, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Nov 6 2006, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 7 2006 - James Ralph Davis, son of Glen Ralph and Esther Pauline (Young) Davis, was born June 10, 1942, in Appleton City. He died Monday, November 6, 2006, at Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City. He lived in the Appleton City area all of his life where he attended school and graduated from Appleton City High School. He worked as a stocker and clerk at Yoss Brothers Grocery store for over 40 years. He was a member of First Christian Church in Appleton City. He cared for his parents in their later years, staying with them so they could remain in their home. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include three aunts, Mary Norton of Raymore, Etta Mae Varns of Butler and Mary Phillips of Moran, Kansas, and several cousins. Graveside services will be at Appleton City Cemetery Thursday, November 9. Burial will be in Appleton City Cemetery.

DAVIS, Joe Wayne
b: Oct 25 1932, Jefferson Co, IL
d: Dec 14 2000, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hackleman & Sons Funeral Home, ElDorado Springs, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 18 2000 - Joe Wayne Davis was born on October 25, 1932, to L. Raymond and Beulah Rooney Davis in Jefferson County, Illinois. A resident of Clinton, he died Thursday, December 14, 2000, at the Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the United States Army. He was the former owner of the Jo Davis Family Restaurant in Bolivar. On August 9, 1992, he was married to Lois Faye Taylor in Bolivar. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters and brothers. He is survived by his wife, Lois Faye Davis of the home; his children, Rick Davis and his wife, Tammy, Pleasant Hope, Chuck Davis and his wife, Missy, Bolivar, Dave Davis and his wife, Sherry, Dunnegan, David Taylor and his wife, Jan, ElDorado Springs, Mark Taylor of Bolivar, Sharon Newman and her husband, Dannie, ElDorado Springs, Linda Burns and her husband, Terry, Stockton, Karen Neely and her husband, Ron, Springfield, and Susan Siler and her husband, Gary, Brighton; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Sunday, at the Deepwater First Baptist Church. Interment was in Memory Gardens in Clinton under the direction of the Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home in ElDorado Springs.

DAVIS, John C.
b: Oct 14 1875, near Blairstown, MO
d: Nov 11 1949, near Blairstown, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Blairstown Record, Blairstown MO, Nov 17 1949 - John C. Davis, son of Daniel and Margaret Hill Davis, was born October 14, 1875 and passed away November 11, 1949 at the age of 74 years and 28 days. He was born and spent his entire life near Blairstown as a farmer. At the age of 15 he joined the United Brethren Church, later transferring his membership to the Presbyterian Church of Blairstown, where he remained a devoted member until his death. On January 11, 1905, he was united in marriage to Maude Albin by Rev. McCluney. To this union was born three children: Frances Dickens of Watonga Oklahoma, Dorothy Ward of Blairstown, Elmer Davis of Kansas City. He leaves to mourn his death his wife, 3 children, 7 grandchildren, and 3 sisters, Mrs. Minnie Hunt, Mrs. Lydia Wall of Blairstown, Mrs. Bertha Jackson of Holden, and one brother A. Davis of Temple City, California. Funeral services were held for Mr. Davis at the Presbyterian Church in Blairstown on Monday, November 14, 1949. Burial was made in Carpenter Cemetery.

DAVIS, John Joseph
b: Apr 16 1918, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Feb 1 2002, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Aubry Cemetery, Stilwell, Johnson Co, KS
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 15 2002 - John Joseph Davis was born April 16, 1918, in Kansas City, son of C. P. and Marie Shaughnessy Davis. He died February 1, 2002, at Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg. He married the former Avris Wright of Kansas City on November 17, 1937. She preceded him in death. April 12, 1997, he married the former Louise Stephens of Clinton. She survives of the home. His mother and step-father, Marie and Andy Anderson, also preceded him in death. He retired from Interstate Bakeries as a truck driver after more than 20 years of service. He was a lifetime member of the Climax Springs VFW, a former member of the Clinton VFW Post 1894, a lifetime member of IOOF Lodge and was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving in World War II. He organized and was captain of the Lick Creek FF14 Fire Department. Additional survivors include one daughter, Janis Mallicoat and husband, Howard; one grandson David Mallicoat and wife, Melody; one granddaughter, Tammy Madouras and husband, Greg; four great-grandchildren, Andrea, Katrina, Christy, Heath, all of Stillwell, Kansas; one stepson, Ed Stephens and wife, Debbie, Clinton; one stepdaughter, Helen Sosniecki and husband, Gary, Lebanon; six step-great-grandchildren, Dustin, Ashley, Anna, Levi, Constance, Randy, and one step-great-great-granddaughter, Chastity. Graveside services were held February 4 at Aubry Cemetery in Stillwell, Kansas.

DAVIS, John Richard
b: Sep 17 1912, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 7 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 27 2006 - John R. Davis, 94, Clinton, died Friday, November 17, 2006, at his home. He was born September 17, 1912, in Calhoun, son of Charles W. and Lula Ella Davis. He married Irma Lee Clinton of Calhoun on June 20, 1941, before he was shipped overseas. They moved to Clinton in 1951 where he worked as a carpenter. He helped work on the Kansas City Power and Light Plant and he enjoyed farming, gardening and traveling. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Irma; brotghers Charles, Dorman and Jim, and sister Mary Alice. He is survived by one daughter Sharon Gilkey and husband Bill, Clinton; two granddaughters, Jody Gilkey of Overland Park, Kansas, and Kim Stone and husband Tim, Lee's Summit; two great-grandchildren, Lauren and Quinton Stone, Lee's Summit; nieces, nephews and friends. funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel on Tuesday, November 21. Inurnment was in Calhoun Cemetery.

DAVIS, Joseph, Colonel
b: May 5 1819, Surry Co, NC
d: Mar 3 1902, Walker, Vernon Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery DA-DY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Colonel Joseph Davis, who died at Walker, Mo., March 3, at the age of 83 years, the father of Mrs. Firmin Desloge of St. Louis, was at one time one of the largest property owners in Missouri and before the Civil War owned nearly all the town of Clinton, in Henry County. The war came and his slaves were taken away. He joined the confederacy and his wealth was greatly reduced before the struggle between North and South was decided. Colonel Davis was born at Raleigh, N.C., in 1819. He was a direct descendant of Sr. Walter Raleigh. In 1837 he came to Missouri and was one of the founders of Clinton. He purchased thousands of acres and made many improvements before the Civil War came. He was a Major on General Price's staff and took part in many of the imporatant battles of the war, advancing to the rank of Colonel. After the war he settled at Lexington, and was connected with several railroad schemes. He was the first president of the branch of the Missouri Pacific between Sedalia and Lexington. About eight years ago he was in a runaway, and death was largely due to the injuries sustained at that time.

DAVIS, Lelia May
b: Oct 20 1887, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 30 1890, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery CR-DY, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Windsor MO - Died Nov. 30th, 1890, at 11 o'clock p.m., of that dreaded disease, membranous croup, little Lelia May Davis, only child of Jno. C. Davis, aged 3 years 1 month and 11 days. The funeral discourse was preached at the residence of J. F. Wall Monday, Dec. 1st, after which her remains were taken to the solemn, silent city of the dead, Laurel Oak Cemetery, followed by a large concourse of sympathizing relatives and friends, where the last sad rites were performed, and the cruel, yawning grave forever closed over the lovely earthly form of little Lelia May. Her mother preceded her three years ago, Dec. 3d; and it is the Christians happy hope that they who die in the Christian faith shall meet and know each other there. We mentioned last week the operation made to try to snatch her, as it were, from the iron grasp of death, but 'twas of no avail. Loved as she was by father, grandparents, and all, yet no doubt they would not, even could they, call her again away from heaven and angels and mother to endure the dreadful sufferings of her last few days over again; but would rather willingly "Suffer little children to come unto me; for of such is the kingdom of heaven." Our sympathies go out with the bereaved, yet with them, we feel that their darling has only gone from earthly sufferings to live the life of eternal joy.

DAVIS, Lucy Dale BYSOR
b: Apr 7 1916, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 29 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery DA-DY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 11 2002 - Lucy Dale (Bysor) Davis was born in Clinton April 7, 1916, the oldest of two daughters of Joseph Boyd and Leta May (King) Bysor. She died June 29, 2002, at the Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. Lucy Dale married James Everleigh Davis on November 4, 1942, while he was home on leave from the Army. Before marrying and while Everleigh was away during World War II, Lucy Dale worked at Bratzler's Women's Ready To Wear in Clinton as a seamstress. After discharge from the Army in 1945, Everleigh and Lucy Dale purchased a farm seven miles southwest of Clinton near LaDue and operated it until their retirement in 1978. Lucy Dale and her neighbor and close friend Wilma Mastin also operated a cake decorating and catering business for many years. During that time they made cakes or catered a multitude of weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and other special events. They never had to worry about broken decorations or imperfections because they were quickly consumed by the children. Lucy Dale was an accomplished artist with many talents, but had a special love for china painting, crocheting and card making. She created many fine and unique works which are lovingly displayed by family and friends. After their retirement in 1978, Lucy Dale and Everleigh moved to Clinton and greatly enjoyed spending their winters in Texas, Florida or Arizona with their many friends. She also enjoyed volunteering at the Henry County Museum. Preceding her in death were her parents and her husband, Everleigh. She is survived by one son, Jim Davis, and wife, Sherry, Bolivar; two daughters, Mathel Brown and husband, Harold, Clinton, and Leta Kroenke and husband, John, Raytown; one sister, Dixie Lee Bysor, Kansas City. Also surviving are her seven treasured grandchildren, Brande Davis of Bolivar, Brady Brown and wife, Misty, Lori (Brown) Markham and husband, Steve, and Malain Brown, all of Clinton, Brandon, Amanda and Ashley Kroenke of Raytown, and one great-grandson, Benjamin Markham. Funeral services were at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton on July 2. Interment was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

DAVIS, Magdalene K.
b: Dec 22 1919
d: Nov 1 2000, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 2 2000 - Magdalene K. Davis, 80, Warsaw, died Wednesday, November 1, 2000, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Arrangements are pending.

DAVIS, Martin Ray
b: Jul 30 1946
d: Jun 9 2002, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
bur: Cremation
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 17 2002 - Martin Ray Davis, 55, Warrensburg, formerly of Chilhowee, died Sunday, June 9, 2002, at a hospital in Kansas City, Kansas, following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, E. M. "Polo" Davis and Bonnie Davis. Survivors include a son, Cory Davis, and a sister, Betty Burgard. Following cremation, a private burial is planned. Mr. Davis worked in the Democrat press room some years ago and, at one time was grand marshal of the Henry County Fair Parade.

DAVIS, Mary LEE
b: Sep 15 1832, Howard Co, MO
d: 1922, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Aunt Polly Davis died at her home in Bethlehem township, Wednesday morning at 9:15. She had suffered with cancer on her eye for nearly seven years, but had only been bedfast a little over a week before she died. Deceased was born in Howard county, Mo., September 15, 1832, her maiden name being Mary Lee. When but six years old, she came with her parents to this county and had lived on the same farm for 84 years, having lived perhaps longer in Henry county than any other person at the time of her death. About 69 years ago, she married Solomon Davis, who preceded her to the heavenly home 21 years ago. Eight children were given to this union, six survive as follows: Mrs. Naomi Vermillion, Brownington; Mrs. Mary Jane Downing, H. F. and James I. Davis, all on the home farm; Mrs. S. E. Moberly, Quarles; Mrs. Will Cornell, near Montrose. She also leaves 21 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Sallie Wright, Dallas, Texas. Deceased was one of those good pioneer mothers, whose faith was founded in Christianity and practiced in everyday living what the Master taught. She was a neighbor and friend worth while, ever ready for the task nearest. She schooled her children in the paths of righteousness and her descendants are among the county's leading and best citizens. She was converted in early youth and had been a member of the Bethlehem church since it was founded. Funeral arrangements had not been made at the time we went to press Wednesday, but they expected to hold them at the Bethlehem church Thursday afternoon and bury her in the cemetery nearby.

DAVIS, Mildred M.
b: Apr 8 1922, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 23 2008, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 11 2008 - Mildred M. Davis, daughter of Charles Robert and Mary Luvinnie (Smith) Davis, was born April 8, 1922, in Deepwater. She died on Jan. 23, 2008, at Golden Years Home in Harrisonville at the age of 85 years. Mildred lived most of her life in the Kansas City and Harrisonville area. She was a homemaker and she also worked as a book binder. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Mary Davis: three sisters, Eva Hamilton, Margaret Partridge and Bernice Jacoby, and two brothers, Harold Davis and William Davis. Mildred is survived by one sister, Nellie Hunt of Clinton, and one brother, Charles Davis of Kansas City, as well as a number of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel on Saturday, January 26. Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington.

DAVIS, Ollie Frances MOTLEY
b: Feb 19 1894, Monegaw Springs, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Aug 19 1997, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ollie Frances Motley Davis died Tuesday, August 19, 1997, at Westwood Nursing Center in Clinton at the age of 103 years and six months. She was born February 19, 1894, in Monegaw Springs, St. Clair County. She was the daughter of James D. and Anna M. (Perkins) Motley. On December 10, 1911, she was united in marriage to James Nicholas Davis. Ollie and her husband left Monegaw Springs to go to Chillicothe in a covered wagon with three children, Everleigh, Thelma and Ray. Soon after their arrival, she had twins, Lloyd and Floyd. A few years later they returned to Monegaw in a Model T Ford. Ollie was a homemaker and attended Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. Mr. Davis preceded her in death June 7, 1968. Ollie celebrated her 100th, 101st, 102nd and 103rd birthdays by having lunch at Kentucky Fried Chicken in Clinton. She loved fried chicken. She is survived by four daughters, Norleigh Stanley, Liberty, June Davis, Deepwater, Zillah Baker, Gladstone, and Thelma Stoneking, Clinton; two sons, Lloyd Davis, Lowry City and Floyd Davis, Appleton City; 12 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, Everleigh and Ray; one granddaughter and one great-grandson. Funeral services were held Friday, August 22, at Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery.

DAVIS, Paul
b: May 5 1917, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Mar 16 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Tipton Masonic Cemetery, Tipton, Moniteau Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 10 2003 - Paul Davis, son of Harlow and Sarah Elizabeth Belk Davis, was born on May 5, 1917, in Appleton City, and died at his home with his children at his side, Sunday, March 16, 2003, at the age of 85. Paul had moved to Clinton two weeks before his death to be near his family, after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. Paul had previously lived in Tipton for over 50 years. Paul was married to Katherine Virginia Miller on June 29, 1937. To this union was born four children, Delores Darlene, Jackie Dale, Sharon Kay and Larry Paul. Paul went into the Army March 27, 1944, where he fought in Europe with the 379th infantry regiment was rifleman and was in "hand-to-hand" combat. Paul was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, EMAE Theater Ribbon, two Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart. He was wounded in action April 10, 1945, but didn't like to talk about any of the war saying his injuries were "just a band-aid compared what had happened to many". Paul shared that people here "just couldn't imagine what it was like or how bad it was". Paul was honorably discharged November 3, 1945. Before going into the Army, Paul worked at Neil Millers' Garage in Montrose and attended the National Defense School for Machinists in Jefferson City. After coming home from the Army, he worked in Montrose at Rotert's Garage. Paul moved to Tipton in 1947. In Tipton, Paul worked for most of the car dealers at one time or another and also helped construct several buildings in the area, including Hainen Ford's building, where he worked for 12 years until his retirement in May 1979. On May 3, 1952, Paul married Frances "Fannie" Hirst Ritchey. He and Fannie had 16 years together before she became ill with cancer. Paul took care of Fannie until her death in 1968. Fannie had four grandchildren. Paul considered them his, too, and was so happy to have the oldest, Terry Jamell of Powder Springs, Georgia, along with his mother, Wanda Ritchey, to visit him a week before his death. On May 8, 1981, Paul was married to Alma Kruse. The following December, Alma had a stroke which left her paralyzed. Paul took care of Alma until she died June 28, 1996. Alma too had four grandchildren. She and Paul raised the youngest of these four, twins Karen (Walters) and Kevin Reinike, due to the death of their mother, Alma's daughter. Kevin later died in an accident, but Karen remained close to Paul and had also visited him a week before his death. During his final weeks, Paul enjoyed visits from many of his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. All of Paul's life, he liked tinkering with cars and traveling. Someone was always calling on Paul to "diagnose" their car problems. In later years, Paul's hobbies were listening to scanners and CB radios. A few years ago, Paul moved to Tipton Senior Housing where he had a special friend, Peggy Solwa. Paul and Peggy helped each other through some tough spells, shed lots of tears and shared lots of laughter. Paul was receded in death by his parents; four brothers and and four sisters; his daughter, Sharon Kay, and son, Jackie Dale Davis. He is survived by his daughter, Darlene Houk and husband, Kenneth; his son, Larry Paul Davis and wife, Roni, as well as 16 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, nine great-great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 19, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Graveside services and a military service was held at the Tipton Masonic Cemetery, Tipton.

DAVIS, Pina M. TRENARY
b: Sep 13 1838, Indiana
d: Jan 26 1910, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Feb 12 1910 - Died, Mrs. Francis E. Davis, formerly Pina M. Trenary, on January 26, 1910. Married in Menard County, Ill., in August 1869, moving to Missouri the same fall. She was the last to go of a large family. She never was much of a person to go away from home, living a quiet life and dying a quiet death. Her greatest joy was her home and in her lifetime she gave twelve orphan children her motherly care. She raised six to maturity and all are married but Wells R. Davis, her stepson, who stayed with her and cared for her in her declining years and was with her at the time of her death. The next day, the mortal remains were laid away in Englewood and now she sleeps side by side with that loved companion who preceded her to the better world last August.

DAVIS, Roger Lee
b: Aug 17 1957
d: Jan 13 2000, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 10 2000 - Roger Lee Davis, son of Raymond Lee and Virginia Louise Capps Davis, was born in Rolla August 17, 1957, and died Thursday, January 13, 2000, at his home in Clinton. He worked for Tracker Boats as a security guard until he became disabled. He was a member of the Clinton Masonic Lodge No. 548, Kansas City Scottish Rite Bodies and Ararat Shrine Temple, Kansas City. He is survived by his wife, Helen Jean Davis of the home; two sisters, Linda Davis and Judy Swanson, and one niece, Virginia Ann Swanson, all of Clinton; three half-brothers, David Kreisler of Jacksonville, Florida, Bill Vaughn of Cole Camp, and James Harley Davis of Stockton; four half-sisters, Jodie Eranslom and Jeannie Blair of Stockton, California, Wanda Adams of Rolla and Kathy of Jacksonville, Florida, as well as a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Tuesday, January 18. Burial was in the Appleton City Cemetery.

DAVIS, Ruby Enola
b: Dec 2 1897, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 17 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 19 2001 - Ruby Enola Davis, 103, was born December 2, 1897, in Bethlehem Township, and died on September 17, 2001, at Clinton health Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was the daughter of Charles Marion Davis and Dora May Jacobs Davis, and was preceded in death by one brother, Cecil Vern Davis. As a young woman, Ruby kept the family home after the death of her mother for her father and uncles Jefferson and Willis Davis. She was a wonderful homemaker, cook and gardener. Her vegetable and flower gardens were admired and enjoyed by many. In the 1940s she moved from the family farm home to her home on East Franklin street in Clinton, where she resided until it was necessary to enter a healthcare facility in the 1990s. During the 1950s and '60s she was a most sought-after caregiver for babies and young children, and provided this loving care for many who reside in Clinton today. In her years in the Bethlehem community, she was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist church. Her membership was transferred to the Allen Street Baptist Church when she moved to Clinton. Although never married, she had a genuine love for children and was blessed with four nieces who were the children of her brother, Cecil Vern and Prudence (Woods) Davis, Lula Grace Threet, Rose Eva Davis, Ruby Mae Meyman and Mary Fern Smith. She was lovingly cared for in her later years by her cousin, Alva Gene Martin, until his death in 1999. Also during her tenure in the healthcare facility, she was blessed to receive the attention and care of Mary Ann Mellen, who looked after her, as she did her own mother. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother and sister-in-law and nieces, Lula Grace Threet and Rose Eva Davis. She is survived by her nieces, Ruby May Meyman, Tacoma, Washington, and Mary Fern Smith, Denver, Colorado, and her two cousins, Wilma Martin Bower, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Evelyn Martin Staples, Huntsville, Alabama. Funeral services were held September 20 at Consalus Chapel. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery.

DAVIS, Solomon
b: Apr 27 1825, Richland Co, OH
d: Oct 21 1901, Levy, Washington Co, MO
bur: Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF UNCLE SOLOMON DAVIS - Written by his old friend, T. T. Hunt - The tragic death of Solomon Davis, which occurred at Levy, on the Frisco road October 21, 1901, is regarded as the saddest accident that has happened in our midst for many a year. Mr. Davis, like many of us, had often prayed that his demise might follow moderate illness and that, in his last hours, he could grasp by the hand those with whom he had passed many happy hours, and give them the filial blessings of a husband, a father and a friend. But, by an all-wise direction of Providence, it was ordered otherwise and without hardly a moment's warning, he was ushered into the presence of the great being in whom he had unshaken faith. He was born in Richland County, Ohio on the 27th day of April, 1825. His parents came to Henry County in 1836, when he was 11, settling where the village of LaDue is now situated. On the discovery of gold in California, in 1848, Mr. Davis, in common with a great many other young men of that exciting period, was overwhelmed with a desire to try his fortunes in mining enterprises beyond the Rockies. So, in 1849, in company with many other brave and sturdy Missourians, he embarked on the perilous journey across the great American Sahara. Many thrilling incidents have we heard him relate of his trip to the gold fields of the far West. He was moderately successful in his mining operations in California. Being endowed with good judgment and common sense, he saved his money and returned to Missouri by the way of Panama and New York City, via New Orleans, thus enriching his mind by extensive travel. Soon after returning to Henry County, he invested his savings in about 400 acres of the best land in Henry County. On this land he built a permanent home, in which he lived until his death. In 1854, he was married to Miss Mary Lee, a daughter of James Lee, who settled in this county about 1840. They raised a numerous family, characterized far and wide by their honesty, sobriety and industry. In 1855, he became a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church. He, in connection with James Lee, A. Vickers, John James, George Frence, and a few others, conceived the idea of building what is now known as the old Bethlehem Church. Conception, with these unselfish pioneers, was the immediate prelude to action operations. The church was begun at once. He lived to see the house go into decay and see a new and more pretentious building occupy the site of the old church. Uncle Solomon represented a type of manhood which appears to be rapidly fading from among us. We have heard him say that there was but little in his life he would wish to change, could he live it over again. Honest, truthful and pious; with a consciousness of uprightness; he was not under the necessity of expressing regret, sorrow or remorse for his past actions. The funeral took place at Bethlehem Church.

DAVIS, Susie Ella THOMPSON
b: Nov 7 1899, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 14 1992, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery CR-DY, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Mrs.Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Susie E. Davis, 92, Windsor, died Monday evening, September 14, 1992, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. She was born in Windsor on November 7, 1899, the daughter of John Anderson and Mary Anna Zollicker Thompson. In 1925, she married Aubrey Davis in Sedalia who preceded her in death. She was a cashier for the United Telephone Company in Windsor for 25 years before her retirement. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Windsor. She is survived by one sister, Ruby Parrack of Windsor and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Thursday afternoon at the Hadley Funeral Home in Windsor. Burial was in the Laurel Oak Cemetery in Windsor.

DAVIS, Verlin W. "Coondog"
b: Jun 3 1926, Lurten, AR
d: May 22 2007, Missouri
bur: Cremation
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton MO - Verlin W. "Coondog" Davis, 80, died Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at his home. He was born June 3, 1926, in Lurten, Arkansas, son of Levi and Icy Rhynes Davis. He worked as a lineman at Independence Power and Light Company and was a 50 year member of Local #53; active member of Jackson County Shrine, Ararat Shrine, VFW, Masons, Elks Lodge, Eagles, Scottish Rite and American Legion. Preceding him in death are his parents; his wife, Annie; three brothers, Glover, Bill and Willard Davis and one sister, Willa Mae Akeman. Survivors include one son, Rick Davis and wife Claudia, Lee's Summit; two daughters, Linda Leonard and husband, Danny, Edwards; Teresa Shannon and husband, C. J., Amsterdam; three stepdaughters, Shirley Decuypere, Independence; Linda Worley and husband, Lloyd, Orrick; Earlene McPherson, Independence; one brother, Butch and wife Minnie, Fresno, California; twelve grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. Cremation with a memorial service to be held at a later date.

DAVIS, Virginia Louise CAPPS
b: Aug 27 1932, Salem, Dent Co, MO
d: Mar 18 1998, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 26 1998 - Virginia Louise (Capps) Davis was born in Salem, Missouri, on August 27, 1932. Entered into rest March 18, 1998 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. Her parents Elbert Elmer and Lou Anna Capps. She lost her father at an early age. Later on in life she lost her mother as well. Virginia had one sister and brother, Alice Mae Petty and Bob Capps, who had passed before her. She had to other sisters remaining, Florence Smith and Gladys Davis of Salem. Virginia was married to Ray L. Davis on June 8, 1958, in Sedalia. Ray Davis died May 24, 1991. She is also survived by her brother-in-law Paul Davis of Tipton. Virginia is survived also by three children, Roger Lee Davis, Linda Lee Davis and Judith Rae Davis Swanson, who she loved very dearly. Virginia it is also survived by her son-in-law James John Swanson and her daughter-in-law, Helen Jean Davis. Virginia only had one granddaughter, Virginia Ann Swanson , who she devoted her tender loving care to, taking her shopping and to the ice cream store. Also a friend of the family who Virginia thought the world of, Carol Julian and her daughter Whitney Allison. Virginia in her husband, Ray, earlier in life, had two restaurants. They were Gerald's Restaurant and Virginia's Smorgasborg. in the year 1975, Virginia went to work for Clearfield Cheese Company where she worked hard for many years. Then Clearfield changed hands to Schreiber's Foods Inc. She worked there as long as her illness allowed her to. Virginia will be sadly missed by her children, her granddaughter, in-laws, nieces and nephews and many friends. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel Saturday, March 21. Burial was in and the Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City.

DAVIS, Wilburn
b: abt 1821, Nashville, TN
d: Feb 25 1904, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Feb 27 1904 - Wilburn Davis, a highly respected citizen, breathed his last at the home of his daughter, Mrs. G. K. Sunderland, 112 South Fourth, February 25, at 8 p.m., aged 83, kidney trouble being the cause of his demise. Born in Nashville, Tennessee and made his home with his daughter in this city for the past three years. Three loving daughters - Mesdames F. M. Bowen, G. Douglass and G. K. Sunderland, reside in this city while one son lives in Denver and another in Nevada, Missouri. Short prayer service at the home then his remains were taken to his old home in Schell City, where he was buried in Green Lawn by his cherished wife.

DAVIS, Willa C.
b: May 12 1916
d: Jan 31 2001, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 1 2001 - Willa C. Davis, 84, Appleton City, died Wednesday, January 31, 2001, at Ellett Memorial Hospital, Appleton City. She is survived by two grandsons, Dennis D. Davis of California, MO, and D. Darren Davis, Humble, Texas; two granddaughters, Darla D. Lansing, Sedalia, and Denise D. Davis, Wichita, Kansas; seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Sunday at the Appleton City First Baptist Church with burial in Appleton City Cemetery.

DAVIS, Willard Terry
b: Jul 16 1923, Lurton, AR
d: Jan 8 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Buckner Hill Cemetery, Buckner, Jackson Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 21 2003 - Willard Terry Davis, son of Newton Levi Davis and Icy (Ryan) Davis, was born July 16, 1923, in Lurton, Arkansas, and died at the Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, on January 8, 2003, at the age of 79 years. He was a machinist for Allis Chalmers in Independence. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Independence, the Scottish Rite Bodies in Kansas City, the Ararat Shrine Temple, Kansas City, and the Warsaw Shrine Club and the Golden valley Shrine Club, Clinton, where he belonged to the Mini Rods. He also was a member of the Warsaw American Legion and the Clinton VFW Post 1894 where he was a member of the Color Guard. He also belonged to the Eagles Club in Clinton. Willard was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Glover Davis and William Davis, and one sister, Willa Mae. He is survived by his wife, Iva of the home; one stepdaughter, Kay S. Perkins and husband, Robert, St. Louis, and two brothers, his twin brother, Wilburn L. Davis of Joplin and Verlin Davis of Sugar Creek, as well as two step-grandchildren, Doug (Michelle) Perkins of Champaign, Illinois, and Mike Perkins of San Francisco, California, and one step-great-grandson, Jon Perkins of Champaign, Illinois. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Tuesday, January 14. Graveside services and interment were in the Buckner Cemetery, Buckner.

DAVIS, William
b: Feb 27 1882, near Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 24 1961, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
Urich-Montrose Herald Tidings, Oct 13 1961 - Funeral services for William Davis, 79, who died unexpectedly Sept. 24 at Ellett Memorial Hospital, Appleton City, were conducted at First Christian Church in Appleton City Sept. 27, 1961. Flower girls were grandchildren Mrs. Joan Davis, Mrs. Florence Snyder, Ilene Bennett, Clara Ellen Josh, Linda Davis, Bonnie Link, Nancy Davis, Anna Jane Boch, Mary Wilson and Marylu Lockard. Interment was in the Appleton City Cemetery. William Davis was born Feb. 27, 1882, near Urich the son of Niles Newton and Mary Davis. The 79 years of his life was spent in Missouri with the exception of a few years spent in Texas. He resided when a young man in the Bethel and Spruce communities and at the time married Martha Erman Carrell who preceded him in death in 1944. To this union were born eight children, one dying in infancy. In 1922 Mr. Davis moved to Hudson Community and later located in the Round Prairie vicinity. It was here he attended the Apostolic Church. In 1945 he married Gladys Neale and had lived in Appleton City, Mo., since. The brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. He leaves two sisters, Bessie Carrell, Grand Junction, Colo., and Annie Dodson, of Oklahoma. Besides his wife, Mr. Davis leaves three daughters, Mrs. Ruby Wix, Independence, Mo., Mrs. Clyde Wilson, Topeka, Kan.; Mrs. Chas. Lundberg, Kansas City, Mo.; four sons, Carrell N. Davis and Orval L. Davis, Appleton City, Mo.; Howard L. Davis, Kingsville, Mo.; and Lawrence Eugene Davis, Independence, Mo.; two stepchildren, Mrs. Stanley Bock, Mayview, Mo.; and Sgt. Leslie Neale Jr., Tacoma, Wash. Also surviving are twelve grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren and stepgrandchildren and nine step-great-grandchildren.

DAVIS, William
b: Jan 28 1814, Bourbon Co, KY
d: Apr 1 1892, Henry Co, MO
bur: Ladue Cemetery, Davis Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Apr 2 1892 - Uncle Billy Davis of Davis township has gone to his rest, one of Henry County's pioneers. Last Friday morning, April 1, he was in the enjoyment of customary heath and went about the work of the day, making a trip to his timber south of town and returning with a load of posts; he ate dinner with his usual appetite and after a rest, went out to his orchard to haul away limbs of twigs of trees he had pruned. He had loaded the wagon, when he sank to the ground for rest, never again to rise unaided. Knowing him to be subject to sinking spells through a serious heart affliction, his wife asked her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Rutledge, to go out and see how "Pa was doing." Upon entering the orchard, Mrs. Rutledge, to her horror, discovered the venerable form in the cold embrace of the King of Terrors. Conveying the sad news to the sorrow-stricken wife, she mounted a horse and came to LaDue for assistance, which was immediately rendered and soon in the arms of loving neighbors our old friend was borne gently and tearfully to the house he had left but fifteen or twenty minutes previous in apparent health and good spirits. Uncle Billy was loved and respected. Blessed with means more than sufficient for his own modest requirements, his heart beat in sympathy with the misfortunes of others and his hand was ever open for widow and orphan. He was a constant Christian and never failed to do what he recognized as his duty. With the courage of Paul, he fought the good fight and has gone to his reward. For years, he has expressed himself as ready to go. He was 79 and came from Pike County in 1857 and settle don the same premises on which he died. He was one of the founders of LaDue and built at his own expense the LaDue Christian Church. He leaves a widow, Aunt Fanny, and five children, married, and many grandchildren.

DAVIS, Wilson Dillon
b: Nov 18 1894, Bloomfield, Davis Co, IA
d: Oct 13 1991, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery CR-DY, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Wilson Dillon Davis, 96, Windsor, died Sunday, October 13 at his home in Windsor. He was born November 18, 1894 in Bloomfield, Iowa, the son of William and Althea Noel Davis. On June 5, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois, he married Genevieve G. Grinstead, who preceded him in death August 7, 1975. Mr. Davis was a realtor in Windsor 51 years and attended the Windsor United Methodist Church. He was an Army Veteran of World War I. He was also a member of the Kaaba Masonic Lodge, in Iowa, for 71 years; the Windsor Lion's Club; the National Association of Realtors and was a past member of the American Legion. Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Lawnick, Columbia; a son Phillip Davis, Windsor; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one brother, Noel Davis, Medford, Oregon. Graveside services were held Wednesday, October 16, at Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

DAVISON, Mrs. W. M. GRIFFITH
b: n/a
d: Aug 1904, Stowell, TX
Clinton Missouri, Sep 3 1904 - Mrs. G. V. Berry received a dispatch Wednesday from Stowell, Texas, 20 miles south of Beaumont, that her only surviving sister, Mrs. W. M. Davison, had died very suddenly. She was subject to heart disease and her husband, for many years a Windsor resident, had thought to improve her health by moving to Texas, where he was engaged in rice farming. Mrs. Griffith, mother of the deceased, lives in Clinton with Mrs. Berry, and her oldest daughter, known so well in Clinton as Miss Veda Davison, is Mrs. Tillery and lives in Beaumont. Eldest child at home is a son 20 years of age; two girls 13 and 8; a son five years old. The three brothers are: Dr. D. R. Griffith, Creighton; Dr. C. E. Griffith, Windsor; Dr. J. K. Griffith, Jonesboro, Ark.

DAWSON, Albert Wentworth
b: 1857, Holmes Co, OH
d: Aug 21 abt 1903, La Monte, Pettis Co, MO
Lamonte MO - Wentworth Dawson departed this life at the home of his sister, Mrs. T.P. McCune, in Lamonte, Mo., Aug 21st, of slow paralysis, from which he had been a great sufferer for 2 1/2 years. He was born in Holmes county, Ohio, nearly 47 years ago, and came to Missouri with his parents in 1866, locating near Dresden; from there they went to Calhoun in 1876, where he united with the Christian Church.  He went to Lamonte about 10 years ago.  He has one brother and four sisters living: Mrs. T. P. McCune and Mrs. G. H. Hardey, at Lamonte, Mrs. J. H. Light and Mrs. H. J. Underwood, Chicago, and Frank Dawson, Denver, Colorado. Mrs. J. H. Light was at his bedside for three months helping care for him. The funeral services were conducted the next day at the residence; the remains interred in Lamont cemetery. (Correction: He died at the residence of Mrs. P.P. McCune.  This was his sister's home, as the obit says, but she, Lucetta Dawson, married a Phillip Peter McCune. His parents were John L. and Sarah P. Price Dawson and they are buried in Calhoun Cemetery.

DAWSON, Ralph Andrew
b: abt 1919
d: Mar 9 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Shawnee Cemetery, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 12 2001 - Ralph Andrew Dawson, 82, Clinton, died Friday, March 9, 2001, at Westwood Nursing Center. Graveside services will be Monday at the Shawnee Cemetery, Warsaw. His parents; one brother, Frank, and one sister, Mary, preceded him in death.

DAY, Mary Lee IPOCK WILLIAMS
b: Oct 6 1917
d: Jun 4 1997, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery CR-DY, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mary Lee Day, 79, Clinton, formerly of Windsor, died Wednesday, June 4, 1997, at the Westwood Nursing Home in Clinton. She was born October 6, 1917, the daughter of Ulysses Grant Ipock and Ella (Richa) Ipock. She was later adopted by Ben and Florence Williams. On October 3, 1942, in Warrensburg, she married Orel Robert Day who preceded her in death November 14, 1985. Mrs. Day worked at the International Shoe Factory in Windsor for several years. She also was a housekeeper at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg for over 10 years. Survivors include a daughter, Sharon Tatum, Calhoun; three grandchildren, Ronnie Tatum, Charlene Yeakle and Sandra Hendrix; five great-grandchildren, Ben and Erin Tatum, Travis Yeakle, Michael and Caleb Tatum. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Day was preceded in death by her parents and adoptive parents; a sister, Minnie Ipock, and four brothers, Fred, George, Eddie and Ben Ipock. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 7, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

DAY, Melvin Clarence
b: Apr 20 1924, Benton Co, MO
d: Jun 22 2004, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 24 2004 - Melvin Clarence Day, 80, Calhoun, died Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at Windsor Healthcare Center. He was born April 20, 1924, in Benton County, the son of the late Elmer Joseph and Dora Alice (Simpson) Day. He married Wanda (Holt) Day in November 1971, who survives of the home. In addition to his wife, survivors include one sister, Irene Price, Odessa, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Mr. Day worked in the maintenance department at Central Missouri State University and farmed in the Calhoun area. He was a member of the Calhoun Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 26, at Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home. Interment will be in Calhoun Cemetery.

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