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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)
Bishop Clifford Davis, age 76, of Belleville passed away Friday, July 3, 2015, at his home. He was born October 30, 1938, in Paris, Arkansas to the late Ellis & Verna Lee Wise Davis. He was retired from Firestone and he was a minister.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert Wise and Bobby Lewis; daughter, Verna Kay Davis; grandchildren, Emmastine Davis, Thomas Williams Davis, Breona Davis, Bryan Bailey.
Survivors include his wife, Emma Vie Davis, sons & daughters-in-law, Ronnie & Rose Mary Davis of Danville; Charles & Jackie Davis of Belleville; Raymond & Patricia Davis of Belleville; Clifford & Dani Davis of Russellville; Chris & Lisa Davis of Belleville; Keeton & Shelly Davis of Dardanelle; grandchildren, Eugenia, Jamie, Chrystal, David, Lucretia, Akoshua, Patrice, Ryan, Cleeshalia, Dacara, C.J., Trentin, Tanner and Payden; nineteen great-grandchildren; brother, Wep Webster of Dardanelle; his closet friend. Rev. Jim Henderson.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 am Tuesday, July 7, at the WYC Church of Christ with Reverend Lenard Dell Wise officiating. Burial was at Guinn Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 pm Monday, at the WYC Church of Christ. Pallbearers were his sons. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandsons. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolences a www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 8, 2015)
Bishop Clifford Davis, age 76, of Belleville passed away Friday, July 3, 2015, at his home. He was born October 30, 1938, in Paris, Arkansas to the late Ellis & Verna Lee Wise Davis. He was retired from Firestone and he was a minister.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert Wise and Bobby Lewis; daughter, Verna Kay Davis; grandchildren, Emmastine Davis, Thomas Williams Davis, Breona Davis, Bryan Bailey.
Survivors include his wife, Emma Vie Davis, sons & daughters-in-law, Ronnie & Rose Mary Davis of Danville; Charles & Jackie Davis of Belleville; Raymond & Patricia Davis of Belleville; Clifford & Dani Davis of Russellville; Chris & Lisa Davis of Belleville; Keeton & Shelly Davis of Dardanelle; grandchildren, Eugenia, Jamie, Chrystal, David, Lucretia, Akoshua, Patrice, Ryan, Cleeshalia, Dacara, C.J., Trentin, Tanner and Payden; nineteen great-grandchildren; brother, Wep Webster of Dardanelle; his closet friend. Rev. Jim Henderson.
Funeral service was held at 11:00 am Tuesday, July 7, at the WYC Church of Christ with Reverend Lenard Dell Wise officiating. Burial was at Guinn Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 pm Monday, at the WYC Church of Christ. Pallbearers were his sons. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandsons. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolences a www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 8, 2015)
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)
Clyde O. Davis Sr., age 70, of North Little Rock, a native of Yell County, died Friday, February 20, 1987.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Pauline Moore Davis; two sons, three daughters, his mother and nine grandchildren.
Funeral and burial were today at North Little Rock. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1987)
Clynon Davis age 80 of Dardanelle died Monday, January 6, 2014 at his home. He was born October 14, 1933 at Dardanelle to the late Earl and Lovaria Dickens Davis. He was a member of the Unity Baptist Church in Dardanelle. He loved to hunt, fish, read and go for long walks.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Nelsie Thompson; one brother, Eual Davis.
Survivors include his aunt, Gladys Richardson of Dardanelle; one brother-in-law, Isadore Thompson of Dardanelle; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle. Burial was in Sweet Home Cemetery. Visitation was on Saturday, 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at the chapel prior to the service. Pallbearers were John Freeman, David Reed, Joseph Thompson, Ronnie Thompson, James O. Woods and Robert Woods. Honorary Pallbearers were Jewel Moore, Isadore Thompson, William Reed and Charles Thompson. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 15, 2014)
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)
David Wayne Davis, age 37, of Hot Springs died Saturday, September 7, 2013 in Hot Springs. He was born November 30, 1975 at Russellville to James Loyd and Valerie Tilley Davis.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clois and Lena Davis, Bud and Velma Tilley.
Survivors include his parents, James Loyd and Valerie Tilley Davis of Dardanelle; two daughters, Sierra Davis and Madison Davis both of Hot Springs; one sister, Becky Taylor and husband Bill of Hot Springs; one brother, Kenny Davis and wife Theresa of Mena and many other relatives and friends.
Burial will be private. Family will hold a memorial service at 3:00 P.M., Saturday, September 14, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in Hot Springs. In Lieu of Flowers, memorial donations may be made to Arkansas Childrens Hospital, P.O. Box 2222, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-9984. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sept 11, 2013)
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)
Donna Marie Young Davis, 58 of Russellville, passed away Friday, April 25, 2014. She was born October 9, 1955 in Danville, Arkansas to the late Clarence Gerald and Gertrude Garner Young. She was a member of the Trinity House of Prayer in Danville. She loved fishing, four wheeling, and watching scary movies. Donna also enjoyed teaching nursery rhyme songs to the little kids at her church.
Survivors include her 2 sons; daughter, Teresa Christianson of Dardanelle; four sisters, Mary Ann Mills of Russellville, Linda Voss and husband Paul of Hector, Wanda Level of Russellville, Marcia Tramel and husband Jerry of Belleville; one grandson, Thomas Tramel of Dardanelle, a special friend, Larry "Podey" Harris; a childhood friend, Kathy Petitt; many nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Monday. 2:00 p.m. at Moores Chapel Church in Waveland with Pastor Eva Houston officiating. Visitation was held Monday from 1-2 p.m. at the church before the service. Burial will be at Moores Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers include Gerald Voss, Kenny Voss, Michael Level, Todd Tramel, Ricky Woodward, and Danny Delao. Honorary pallbearers include Larry "Podey" Harris, Roy Mills, Thomas Tramel and Country. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. On- line guest book and condolences www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 30, 2014)
Doris Dean Davis, age 83, of Dardanelle died Sunday, September 15, 2013 at the Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home. One of twelve children she was born March 18, 1930 at Malvern to the late George S. and Naomi Ruth Johnson Clemons.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James E. Davis; a granddaughter, Shannon Adams; five brothers and five sisters.
Survivors include one daughter, Kathy Adams and husband Ray of Dardanelle; three sons, Randall G. Davis of Dardanelle, Rodney G. Davis and wife Debi of Fort Smith, James E. Davis Jr and wife Gleen of Snowflake, AZ; one sister, Ruth Ellen English of Little Rock; five grandchildren; ten great grandchildren.
Graveside service was held September 18, 2013 at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle with Pastor Richard Adams officiating. In Lieu of Flowers, family requests that memorial donations may be made to Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home, 220 John Babish Lane, Russellville, Arkansas 72801. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sept 18, 2013)
Doyle Dean Davis, born at Waveland, September 5th, 1924, son of George and Bula Davis, died January 10th in a hospital in Shawnee, Okla. after an operation for appendicitis December 23rd.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Davis, two brothers, G.W. and James, two sisters, Mrs. Harvey McEvery, Ft. Smith, and Imogene of the home and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Davis and Mrs. Mary Franks. He was buried at Moore's Chapel, Sunday, with services conducted by Rev. Mr. Buck and H.D. Jackson. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 1941)
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)
Era D. Land Davis, age 92, of Dardanelle found eternal peace on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Dardanelle Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born January 6, 1920 at Harkey's Valley to the late John and Alice (Maggie) Campbell Holt.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Loyd Land, Roc Davis; a grandson, James Gadberry; son-in-law, Bobby Gadberry; two brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include her daughter, Velma Gadberry of Dardanelle; stepson, Jim Davis and wife Linda of Emmet, AR; step-daughter, Betty Eatherly of Branson, MO; three grandchildren, William, Randy and Diane; thirteen great grandchildren; twenty five great great grandchildren and special friend Joyce Martin.
Funeral service was November 10, 2012 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. Johnny Whorton officiating. Burial was in Ard Cemetery. Arrangements By Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 14, 2012)
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)
Glenn W. Davis, 86, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, entered into rest on Sunday, October 16, 2011 in Barling, Arkansas. He was born June 6, 1925 in Havana, Arkansas the son of the late Marshall and Dona Davis. He was a retired employee of Jim Walters Corp., a member of Cliff Terrace Assembly of God, a former Sunday School Teacher, Deacon and usher, a Mason and member of Western Arkansas Consistory.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Mary Florence Davis; daughter, Tanya Davis Gibbons and husband Rang of Fort Smith; son, Glenn Alan Davis and wife Joanie of Fort Smith; sister, Mildred Bingham of Charleston; five grandchildren, Glenn Gregory Gibbons, Melissa Gibbons Deer, Rob Gibbons, Landon Davis and Leslye Davis Perna and seven great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday at Lewis Funeral Chapel, Fort Smith with graveside service at 4:00 p.m. at Havana Cemetery, Havana, Arkansas. Pallbearers will be Greg Gibbons, Landon Davis, Rob Gibbons, Scott Deer, Quint Craig, Brent Craig, Caleb Craig and Mark Perna. To place online tribute, go to www.lewisfuneralchapel.net (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 19, 2011)
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)
Hilda Mae Davis age 85 of Delaware died Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born October 18, 1926 at Delaware to the late Robert Milton and Johnnie Ann Roper Shoemaker. She was a member of the Delaware First Baptist Church and was an excellent quilter. She loved to quilt and loved planting Irisis.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; four brothers, Desmond Shoemaker, Farris Shoemaker, Robert Loyd Shoemaker and Gerald Shoemaker; one sister, Florence Lynn.
Survivors include two sisters, Athalea Deeds of Delaware, Ruby Floyd of Delaware and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral service was October 21, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Delaware with Bro. Wiley Jones officiating. Burial was in Graves Cemetery. Pallbearers: Tom Heald, Jasper Ramsey, James Rankin, Lawrence Vaughn, Carl Hillis, Bob Ralston. Arrangements By Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 26, 2011)
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)
Funeral for James Allen Davis, 33, of Ola, who died Thursday, was Saturday. He was a retired lumberman and cotton gin operator, a member of the Oddfellows and a Baptist.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Liza Smith Davis; a son, Charlie Davis of Ola; two daughters, Miss Anathie Davis and Miss Bell Davis of Ola; a sister, Mrs. Maude Dodd of Oklahoma; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. (Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, pub. Jan 1965) note: it is possible the age has been misprinted, as the obituary states Mr. Davis is retired. There is an Allen Davis buried in Sandlin Cemetery, Ola, Yell County, Arkansas, born 2 Sep 1881 and who died Dec. 31, 1964. I suspect this 'might' be the James Allen Davis named in the obituary above. Further research is needed. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,His obituary was published in Jan 1965 in Danville, Yell County, Arkansas. )
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)
Jane Strahan Davis, age 96 of Danville, died Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at Mitchell's Nursing Home. She was born September 8, 1921, in Poughkeepsie, New York to the late James L. and Julia Gleason Strahan. While a student at Cornell University she undertook part-time work which led to her career as a scientific and technical illustrator. Over the course of that career, her illustrations spanned a wide variety from microscopic fossils to ocean-going mining equipment and from anatomy of animals and plants to highway construction. After retiring she enjoyed painting landscapes, portraits, and other decorative art. Jane enjoyed outdoor activities, such as gardening and bird-watching. She was her husband's favorite fishing and hunting companion. She bonded with pets, sharing her life with dogs and cats and often adopting orphaned birds, squirrels, rabbits, raccoons, coyotes, and others. By moving several times she made many friends and adapted to differing local customs. In one of those relocations she designed a spacious log house, which she and her husband then built. After meeting in Kansas, they lived in Minnesota, Michigan, Virginia, South Carolina, and the Middle Eastern country of Oman before retiring to Arkansas in 1992.
Survivors are her husband of 58 years, Jackson Davis; two nieces, Patricia Rekittke of Arizona and Nancy Rabolt of California, and a nephew, Donald Kuchler of Florida.
Arrangements were by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville and River Valley Cremations, Dardanelle. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 17, 2018)
Jeff Davis, 86, of Havana and a lifelong resident of Yell County, died at his home July 15. He was a member of the Havana Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Agnes, of the home.
Services were Sunday at the Havana Methodist Church with burial in Havana Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jul 1966)
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)
DARDANELLE - John Harold Davis, age 39, of Dardanelle died Thursday, December 18, 1986 at Dardanelle Nursing Center. He was a native of Mississippi, former employee of MARVA Sheltered Workshop and son of the late J. P. Davis.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Helen Hurst Anderson of Dardanelle; a stepbrother, Garland Anderson of Russellville, and two stepsisters, Barbara Duvall and Linda Bly of Dardanelle.
Funeral will be at 1 p. m. Saturday at Cornwell Chapel by Jack Lawyer and the Rev. Tom McElmurry. Graveside service will be at 4 p. m. Saturday at Edgewood Cemetery at North Little Rock. Burial will be by Cornwell Funeral Service. Active pallbearers will be Ed Schumacher, Bob Griffin, Louie Talley, Emmett Duvall, Tip Tipton and Gordon Grain. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
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)
Kathryn Euleta Davis, age 83, of Hollis died Saturday, January 31, 2015, at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born May 27, 1931, at Cherry Hill to the late Gay and Jewell New Scott.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Husband Oval E. Davis Sr.; one son, Jimmy Ray Davis; and two brothers, Dewey and Cleo Scott.
Survivors include two children, Oval E. Davis Jr. and wife Betty of Hollis and Dian Stewart and husband Robert of Ola; one sister, Naomi Maxwell of Cherry Hill; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at the Hollis Jesus Name Pentecostal Church with Pastor Rick Humphrey officiating. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the church. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 4, 2015)
Mrs. Liza Smith Davis, aged 83, of Ola died Friday, January 8. She was the widow of James Allen Davis, who died December 31. She was a Baptist.
Survivors include a son, Charlie Davis of Ola; two daughters, Miss Amathie Davis and Miss Bell Davis, both of Ola; a brother John Smith of California; Five grandchildren and four great- grandchildren.
Services were Sunday afternoon at the Ola Methodist Church. Burial was in Ola Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jan 1965)
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