"Grandpa" Davis
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Barren Hollow
On March 19,  "Grandpa" Davis, father of Landen Davis, died of la grippe at the age of 83 years.
He was interred at the Clifton Cemetery Mar 20.  We extend sympathy to the bereaved relatives.
From the Tribune Fri. 30 Mar 1900.

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Donald Lee Davis & Janice Carol Davis
Donald Lee Davis & Janice Carol Davis- Double funeral services for Donald
Lee Davis and Janice Carol Davis were held Thurs., April 9, 1981 at the Carter Chapel with Rev. Merl Dixon officiating. 
Interment was in the Thayer Cemetery under the direction of the Carter Funeral Home of Thayer.
  
Donald Lee Davis
Donald Lee Davis, son of Elmo Lee Davis and  Dorothy Jane Hardin Davis, was born Aug.3, 1942 at Camp, Ark., and departed this life April 5, 1981 at his home at Mammoth
Spring, Ark., at the age of 38 years.  He was united in marriage Jan. 8, 1964 at Mammoth Spring, Ark to Jancie Carol Risner.  He is survived by a daughter, Rhonda
Lee Davis of the home, Mammoth Spring, Ark; his parents, Mr. and Mars Elmo Lee Davis of Mammoth Spring, Ark., 2 brothers, Paul Don Davis and Fred Dewy Davis both of
Mammoth Spring, Ark., 2 sisters, Wanda Jean McKinney of West Plains, MO, and Patsy Davis of Mammoth Spring, Ark; 4 nephew and 1 niece. Two sisters, Wilma Louise Davis
and Elma Jewell Davis, preceded him in death in ?.  He was raised in the Pentecostal Faith.
 

Janice Carol Davis, daughter of Frandell Risner and Ethel Mae Phillips Risner, was born Aug 31, 1948 at Mammoth Spring, Ark; and departed this life April 5, 1981
at her home at Mammoth Spring, Ark., at the age of 32 years.  She was united in marriage Jan. 8, 1964 at Mammoth Spring, Ark. to Donald Lee Davis.  She is survived by 1
daughter, Rhonda Lee Davis of the home, Mammoth Spring; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frandell Risner of  Mammoth Spring, 2 brothers, Ronnie Risner of Mammoth Spring and
Gary Risner of Gepp, Ark; her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Fred Phillips of  Mammoth Spring, 2 nephews and 1 niece.  Her paternal grandparents, and her maternal grandfather
preceded her in death.  She was of the Pentecostal Faith.

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David Isaac Davis
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David Isaac Davis, son of the late Ben Davis and Ollie Manes Davis, was born July 29, 1912 at Camp Ark, and departed this life Feb 25 1980 at St John's Hospital
in Springfield MO. at the age of 67 years.  He was united in marriage Feb. 6, 1932 at Camp, Ark. to Iva Hardin.  He is survived by Iva Davis of Springfield, MO; 1
son, Norman Davis of Republic MO; 3 daughters, Ethel Vincent and Willadean Inman both of Springfield, MO and Willene McKnight of Republic, MO; 2 brothers, Elmo Davis
of Mammoth Springs, Ark,, and Charlie Davis of Lucnedale, Miss.  2 sisters, Edith bridges of Adrian MO, and Martha Hutton of Greeley Colo; 3 sons-in-law; 2 daughters-in-law
12 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.  He was of the Pentecostal Faith, was a member of the Koshkonong Masonic Lodge #582 AF andd AM at Koshkonong, MO., and
was a member of the order of Eastern Star, Mt Zion Chapter # 299 at Thayer Mo. Funeral Services were held Fri., Feb 29 at the Carter Chapel with Rev. Ben Meeks
officiating.  Masonic services were held at the Carter Chapel, following the funeral services.  Interment was in Thayer Cemetery, under direction of the Carter Funeral Home of Thayer.
 

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Byron Davis
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Byron Davis, 56, of Thayer, MO, died Nov. 8, 1989, at Veterans Administration Hospital in Poplar Bluff, MO.  He was born Jan. 23, 1933, in Corning, Ark., the
son of Mary Bergamn Davis and the late Ray R. Davis.  Survivors include his mother, Mary Davis of Thayer; 1 brother, Loyd B. Davis of Bunker, MO, 1 sister, Marian Kirchwhen
of New York,  N.Y., 1 nephew, 1 great-nephew; and 1 great niece.  He was preceded in death by his father.  Mr. Davis was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having
served in the U.S. Air Force.  He was a reporter and editor for the Associated Press for 13 years.  Graveside services were Sun., Nov. 12, at 10:00 am in the Thayer
Cemetery, with burial in Thayer Cemetery under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., Thayer. [Southern Missouri News 15 Nov 1989; ]
 

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Clarence Davis Cashier of Thayer Bank Found Dead
In Ill Health, Late few months.  Heart Attack Belived Cause of Death
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Clarence E. Davis, 53 years old, for the past twenty years cashier of the Bank of Thayer, was found dead in bed, at his home here about 7:30 O'clock last Sat.
Morning, April 30th.   Mr. Davis' health had been none too good for quite some time, and his death is believed to have been the result of a heart attack.  Mr.
Davis death came as a shock to the entire community and particularly to Mrs. Davis, who has been ill for several months. and is still confined to her bed a greater
part of the time, but when her husband did not arise at his usual time she went to his bedroom where she found him dead, and it was thought that death had occurred
shortly after midnight.  Mr. Davis was the son of the late H J F Davis, for many years a prominent merchant of Thayer.  On June 24, 1908 he was united in marriage
to Miss Lola Gray, of Oxford, Miss., and to this union 3 children were born, 2 daughters and a son, Henry, who preceded his father in death.  Through his years in the Thayer
 Bank, Mr. Davis came in contact with many people and his pleasing personality had won from him many, many friends through out this section.  For many years Clarence
Davis had been a prominent member of the Methodist Church in Thayer.  He also had served for many years as a member of the Board of Education in Thayer and as city
treasurer.   He is survived by this widow, 2 daughters, Mrs. C W Cooper, JR., of Thayer and Mrs. Dorothy Sue Davis of the home, and 1 sister, Mrs. A E Ellison of
Dallas Texas.  Funeral services were conducted Sun afternoon, May 1st at the Carr Funeral Home, By Rev. Harold Nance.
Burial was made in Thayer Cemetery, under direction of Carr's Funeral service. From The Thayer News Fri 6 May 1938,
 

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LOCAL RESIDENT SUCCUMBS SEPT 24-
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Raymond Elbert Davis, son of the late Loranzo and Mary Jane Pitchford Davis,  was born Nov 26, 1906 at Thayer, MO., and departed this life Sept. 24 in the Baptist
Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., at the age of 70 years.  He was united in marriage to Verna Cousins, on June 23, 1927 at Mammoth Spring, Ark.  She survives him.  Survivors
also include 3 sons; Robert L. of Memphis, Ted of Amory, Miss., and Ronnie Davis of West Memphis Ark. 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.  He was a member
of the First Baptist Church at Thayer and a life long resident of Thayer.  He worked as an engineer on the Frisco Railroad for 46 years, retiring in 1971.  Funeral services
were held Tues. Sept 27, 1977 at the carter Chapel with Rev Ben Meeks and Rev. Gerald Bounds officiating.
Interment was in Thayer Cemetery under direction of the Carter Funeral Home of Thayer.

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Irma Antionette Davis
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Irma Antionette Davis, daughter of the late Fidele Teppe and Celeste Chalmet Teppe, was born April 29, 1926 in Livet, France and departed this life Jan 12, 1980 at
Rt 1, Koshkonong, Mo., at the age of 53 years.  She was united in marriage in Aug 1943 in France to Albert Brian, who preceded her in death in Sept. 1944 in World
War II.  Later she was united in marriage Feb 27 1946 in Grenoble, France to Edward Davis, who preceded her in death in 1960.  Her parents, and 1 brother, Rene Teppe,
also preceded her in death.  She is survived by 4 sons, Daniel Davis and Edward Davis JR. Both of Koshkonong MO, Jackie Davis of the home, Koshkonong.  MO., and
Gerard Brian of Kansas City MO, 1 daughter, Mrs. Sue Morgan of Republic MO; 1 brother, Bertin Teppe of Isere France; 3 sisters, Mrs. Jean Laffay, Mrs. Lera Tadjian, and
Mrs. Jean Bianzani all of Isere, France and 5 grandchildren.  She attended the Wayside Church, and was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Mt. Zion Chapter
 #229.  Funeral services were held Wed., Jan 16 at the Carter Chapel with Rev. Ben Meeks officiating.
Interment was in Thayer Cemetery under direction of the Carter Funeral Home of Thayer.
 

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LORENZO DOW DAVIS DIES-
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  Lorenzo Dow Davis was born in Randolph County, Ark., Jan 6, 1872 and passed away in Thayer, Thurs Apr 18, 1940, aged 68 years, 3 months and 12 days.  Dow Davis as
he is known to practically every resident in Thayer was a retired Frisco employee, the first 29 years of his Frisco service were spent in Thayer, later going to Birmingham,
Ala., and Amory, Miss., where he finished 44 years service.  In the year 1894 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Jane Pitchford at Alton, Mo., and to this union
6 sons were born, all of whom survive.  At one time he was a member of the Masonic Lodge and also a number of fraternal organizations.  After Mr. Davis' retirement
he returned from Amory, Miss., to Thayer and made his home with his son Hadley Davis. When he became ill he was removed to the home of another son, Lloyd Davis, where
he died.  Mrs. Davis preceded him in death a number of years ago.  A few years ago he was remarried to Lillie Mitchell at Amory, Miss.  He is survived by
 his widow, Lillie Mitchell at Amory, Miss., 1 brother, Littleton Davis of Francis, Okla., 6 sons, Lloyd, Claude, William, Roy, Raymond and Hadley Davis, all of Thayer,
a number of grandchildren and other relatives.  Funeral services will be conducted Fri., April 19, at the Baptist church, by Rev. J. Arthur Brown, pastor of the Methodist
church and burial will be in Thayer Cemetery under direction of the Carr Funeral Service.

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Lola Gray Davis
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Lola Gray Davis, of Thayer, Mo., daughter of the late Benjamin Philemon Gray and Armada Coker Gray, was born Sept 9, 1887 at Oxford, Miss., and departed this
life June 13, 1983 at West Vue Home, Inc at West Plains, Mo., at the age of 95 years. She was married June 24, 1908 at Oxford, Miss., to Clarence Edwin Davis, she preceded
her in death.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, 1 son, Henry Davis, 5 brothers, and 3 sisters.  She was a member of St. Pauls Methodist Church, a member
and past Matron of the Order of Eastern Star, Mt. Zion Chapter No.229,and a member of the Cresite Club.  She is survived by 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Merdith and
Dr. C. W. Cooper, Dorothy Sue and Dr. A.T. Walker, all of Thayer, Mo., 2 grandsons, Dr. Claude Wesley Cooper and his wife, Diane of Springfield, Mo., and Edwin D. Cooper
and his wife, Leslie of West Memphis, Ark., and 1 great granddaughter, Wesley Ann Cooper of Springfield, Mo. Funeral services were held Tues., June 14
at 4 pm at the Carter Chapel in Thayer, Mo. with Rev. Keith Williams officiating. Interment was in Thayer Cemetery under the direction of Carter Funeral Home of Thayer.
From Memorial Time Notice Radio Station  KALM
 

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 LOERWOOD DAVIS CALLED BY DEATH-
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 In the passing of Loerwood Davis the community loses one of its substantial citizens. He will be remember as having been engaged in the mercantile business for more than
12 years; and for 8 years he served as County Clerk of Oregon County.  He was the son of John and Margaret Davis, and was born near Springfield, Mo., on April 29th.
He was 1 of 6 children, the other 5 having preceded him in death; namely they were John, Loerwood, William, Henry and Frank, have all died within the past 5 years;
the sister Adeline, had precede the brothers in death.  The deceased departed this life Sat. night at 9:55, Jan, 16, 1943, after a lingering illness of many weeks,
during which time he had submitted to an operation at Springfield, but to no avail. During this illness he was tenderly cared for by his wife, assisted by relatives
and many friends.   He had wanted for nothing  that loving care could give him. On March 6, 1881, he was united in marriage to Nancy Elizabeth Wasson, of
 Sharp Co., Ark.  After farming for 9 years he moved to Thayer where he has since resided.  Having no children of their own they reared 8 others.  His wife having
passed away he was married the second time, taking a bride in his declining years. Mrs. Minnie Isenhower, of Koshkonong, on July 15th, 1941, this union was very fortunate
as she has proven a most congenial helpmate for him and especially so during his illness, where she watch constantly at his bedside.  Brother Davis had ever been
an active man and refused to grow old.  He was a member of the Odd Fellow Lodge  though not active in recent years.  He had become a Christian in early youth, was
a charter member of the Thayer Christian Church and had been instrumental in establishing the church some 50 years ago, and through the years had served faithfully as an
elder of the church.  The day of his death had not overtaken him as a thief in the night, Not only had he made disposition of his worldly goods but had
 prepared in detail his funeral service, choosing songs, Nearer My God to Thee, and Beautiful Isle of Somewhere.  The funeral was conducted from the  Carr Funeral
Home by the pastor of the Christian church, L. R. Norton, assisted by Rev. Lynch and Rev. Arnold. The violin which Brother Davis had used for many years was played
in solemn stains by Rebecca Lynch accompanied by Virginia Sloan at the piano.  A ladies quartet consisting of Mesdames Norton, Mooney, Lynch and Jacobsen sang the
requested songs closing with Asleep in Jesus.  Interment was made beside relatives in Thayer Cemetery [The Thayer News Fri. 22 Jan 1943, p1]
 

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 MRS. LOERWOOD DAVIS-
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The community was saddened the past week by the death of Mrs. Loerwood Davis, who died from a heart attack Thurs, afternoon, April 3.  The
Davis' ahve lived in the city of Thayer for the past 53 years and have been  prominent in social and business circles during this time.  Many are the friends
and acquaintances that are saddened by her death.  Nancy Elizabeth Wasson, daughter of Alex and Sarah Wasson, was born Feb. 26, 1864, in Sharp county, Ark.  On March
6, 1881, she was united in marriage to Loerwood Davis and although they were not blessed with children of their own, yet they raised, or partly raised 8 children,
thus giving evidence of the fine motherly heart that beat within her breast.  Following their marriage they lived on the Davis farm for 9 years, following which they moved
to Thayer where they have resided since.  The deceased was ever an industrious worker and a great home maker and a thoughtful and loving wife.  She had become a
 Christian at the age of 14.  Both she and her husband were charter members of the Thayer Christian church in which they were ever intensely active so long as health
permitted.  The deceased was a member of the Rebekah Lodge.  She had been in poor health for a long period of time and had also been handicapped by failing eyesight.
All that can be said of a faithful wife and a loving helpmate can be said of her. She leaves to mourn her departure, aside from her husband, a sister, Mrs. W. L.
Nicks of Denver, Colo.  A brother Dee Wasson, of Fort Smith, Ark., a niece, Mrs. Bessie McClure of Austin, Tex; and a nephew, Arno Wasson of Cabool, MO.
From The Thayer News Fri 11 Apr 1941
 

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Hubert Lee Davidson
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Hubert Lee Davidson, of Thayer MO, son of the late Walter and Lena Agnes Whitten Davidson was born March 26, 1913 in Thayer, and departed this life June 28,1986
in Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains, MO., at the age of 73 years, 2 months and 2 days.  He received his degree from the Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
in Lebanon, Tn.  He had licenses in Tenn. and MO. and was a member of the Mo. Bar Association.  He served as Associate Judge of Oregon county, Prosecuting Attorney
of Oregon County, and attorney for the City of Thayer.  He was a veteran of  World War II and a member of Charles Burkett Post American Legion and Disabled American
Veterans.  He is survived by his niece and husband, Paul and Doris Schuster of Thayer, his Niece, Mary Simpson of New York; his nephew, Lee Davidson, of New York; his
great niece Lisa Schuster of Thayer, great nephew Steve Monday of Houston, TX., and Katherine Danforth of Thayer.  His parents, 2 brothers and 1 sister preceded him
 in death.  Services were held Tues., July 1, 1986 at 10:30 AM in the Carr-Montgomery Chapel with Paul Lathoum officiating.  Interment in Thayer Cemetery. 
From Memorial Times Notices 29 Jun 1986
 

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ALBERT DAVIS RITES HELD SUNDAY IN THAYER, MISSOURI-
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Funeral services for Albert Ray Davis, 19, West Plains, formerly of Thayer, MO., were held at 2 pm Sunday in the Carter Chapel, Thayer, MO.
Mr. Davis died at 4:45 pm, Jan 6, in West Plains Memorial Hospital.  He was born in Couch, Mo., May 3, 1866, the son of Lorenzo Dow and Rebecca Hill Davis.
On Mar.1, 1925 he was married at Ozark, Mo. to Lilus G. Haus, who survives him.  Surviving besides the widow are 3 sons, L. D. Davis, Lubbock, Tex; A. R. Davis, Jr., Koshkonong, Mo; A. W. Davis, Washington, D. C.; 2 daughters, Mrs. Nettie Ashlack, Auburn, Maine; Mrs. Mary Duncan, West Plaines, Mo; 1 sister, Miss Myra Davis, Thayer, Mo.  Mr. Davis was a member of the Methodist Church at Thayer, Mo.  He had been living in West Plains for the past 3 months.
Interment in Thayer Cemetery under the direction of Carter Funeral Home of Thayer, Mo. [1966]
 

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Lilus Gertrude Davis
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Funeral services for Lilus Gertrude Davis, 84, of West Plains, Mo., formerly of Couch was held Thursday., July 26 at  2 pm at the Carter Chapel in Thayer, with
Paul Lathem officiating.  She was born March 21, 1900 at Couch, Mo., daughter of the late Abner Haus and Nettie Jobe Haus, and died July 24, 1984 at the Ozark Nursing
Center at West Plains, Mo.  She was married in 1925 to Albert Ray Davis, who proceeded her in death.  She was a member of St. Pauls Methodist Church in Thayer.  She is
survived by 3 sons, L.D. Davis of Lubbard, Tx., Walton Davis of St. Petersburg, Fla., Al Davis of Canyon, Tx; 2 daughters Nettie Ashlock of Houston, TX., Mary Dunkin
of West Plains, Mo., 1 brother, Isaac Haus of Thayer, Mo., 15 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.
Interment in Thayer Cemetery under the direction of Carter Funeral home of Thayer.
From Memorial Time Notice, Radio Station KALM  25 Jul 1984
 

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IVA DAVIS SERVICES HELD
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Iva Francis Davis, daughter of the late James and Barbara Dunham Hardin, was born Nov. 13, 1913 at Camp, AR, and departed this life June 16, 1985 at the home of relatives
in Camp, at the age of 71 years.  She made her home with her daughter, Ethel, in Springfield, MO.  She was united in marriage Feb 6, 1932 at Camp, to David Davis.
She is survived by 1 son, Norman Davis of Republic, Mo.; 3 daughters, Ethel Vincent, Willene McKnight, and Willadean Inman, all of Springfield, MO; 2 sisters, Dorothy
Davis of Mammoth Spring, and Mary Strauser of Camp, 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.  Her husband, parents, 3 brothers, 2 sons, 1 daughter and 1 grandchild
preceded her in death.  She was a member of the Pentecost church in Springfield, the Order of the Eastern Star and Cresent Chapter No. 21 of Springfield.  Funeral
services were held Fri., June 28, 1985 at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer with  Rev. Merl Dixon officiating.
Internment was in Thayer cemetery  under direction of Carter Funeral Home of Thayer.
[Memorial Time Notice Radio Station KALM  dated June 26,1985]
 

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James Lloyd Davis-
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James Lloyd Davis, of Thayer, MO., son of the late Charles R. Davis and Francis Counts Davis was born Sept 25, 1913 at Gatewood, Mo., and departed this life May
1, 1983 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., at the age of 69 years.  He was married Feb. 14, 1935 to Ruthie Hall, who preceded him in death June 24, 1971.  He was later
married June 4, 1976 to Phyllis Brewer. He was also preceded in death by his parents,and 1 brother, Woodrow Davis.  James attended the Thayer Free Will Baptist Church
and was a former school bus driver for the Thayer Schools. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Davis of the home in Thayer; 4 sons, Jimmy Davis, Willard, MO., Jerry
Davis, West Plains, MO., Neal Davis, Bebee, Ark., Mike Davis, Thayer; 2 daughters, Jo Rita Langle, Springfield, Mo., Neva Davis, St Louis, Mo; 5 stepchildren, 3 brothers,
Wrenfred davis, Mammoth Spring, Ark,., Bill Davis, Garden Grove, Calif., Charles Davis, Lawrence, Mich; 2 sisters, Joyce Mills, Doniphan, MO., Mary
 Toothman, Harrisbury, Ill.,10 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren.  Funeral Services were held Tues., May 3 at 2 pm in the Carter Chapel in Thayer, with Rev
Richard Robinson officiating.  Interment was in Thayer Cemetery under the direction of Carter Funeral Home of Thayer,
 

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LITTLE HENRY DAVIS DEAD
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It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of little Henry Davis at the home of his parents Tues. night about 7 O'clock.
He had been sick only a few days and the news of his death came as a great shock to our people.  We have watched him almost daily from  his infancy and learned to
love him.  He was a fine boy, the pride of his fond parents.  The funeral was conducted from the home Wed. afternoon; internment in Thayer cemetery.
We weep with the bereaved ones, but we think of the words of out Master, "Suffer little children to come unto Me," and know that he is safe in the arm of Jesus.
The News family joins with the hosts of friends of Mr. and Mrs. Davis in extending heartfelt sympathy  in their great loss. [The Thayer News Fri.28 Nov 1919]
 

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Edith Davis
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Funeral Services for Edith Davis formerly of Thayer, most recently of Springfield, MO., was held Fri. Sept. 25, 1987 at 2 P.M. at the St. Paul United Methodist church
of Thayer with Bruce Edwards officiating.  Services were under the direction of Laymans Funeral Home of Springfield.  Survivors include 2 daughters, Caroline & Catherine
[MTN date 24 Sep 1987]

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Emmett Hadley Davis
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Emmett Hadley Davis was born in Oregon County, Mo., Nov. 26, 1909, and departed this life Dec. 20, 1940, aged 31 years and 26 days.  He was
the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. Dow Davis, both parents preceding him in death, his mother in 1927 and Mr. Davis died in April of this year.  He had spent his entire life
here in Thayer working in restaurants and various stores.  For quite some time he operated the Hi-Way Lunch which is in connection with the Eder Bro. Garage.  At
the time of his death he was helping at the Wall Drug Store.  His death was the result of a cerebral hemorrhage which he suffered while waiting on a customer in
the store.  Doctors who were in attendance stated that his death was instant.  On Dec. 31, 1938, he was united in marriage to Miss Dorene lovan and to this union
1 child was born.  Hadley will be missed, he was a good boy and his cheerful disposition and kind-heartedness had won for him many friends.  Beside the widow and baby
 daughter, Jerry, he is survived by 5 brothers, Lloyd, Claude, William, Raymone, and Roy, all of Thayer and are employed of the Frisco and a host of other relative
and friends.  Funeral services were conducted Sun. morning Dec.22, by Rev. J. Arthur Brown at the Carr Funeral Chapel and burial was made in Thayer cemetery, under direction
of the Carr Funeral Service.
 

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WILLIAM ARTHUR DAVIS
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William Arthur Davis, son of the late Dow and Mary Jane Davis, was born at Thayer, Mo., on Aug, 28, 1901, and departed this life Mar. 13, 1960, at Thayer at the age
of 58 years, 6 mos.  He was united in marriage to Verna Franks in Feb. 1924 at Imboden, Ark.  and to this union 1 daughter was born.  His wife, Verna, 2 brothers, Roy and Emmett, and 1 sister preceded him in death.  On April 15, 1951, he was united in marriage to Margie Frazier. He is survived by his wife, Margie, 1 daughter, Mrs.
Jack Minich of Alton, Mo., 3 brothers, Lloyd of Springfield, MO., Claude and Raymond of Thayer, MO., and 2 grandchildren.  he was member of the Woodside Memorial Methodist Church of Thayer.  He was an employee for Frisco Railroad for 43 years and a member of the B. of L. F. and E.   At the same time of his death he was an engineer on  the St. Louis-San Francisco between Thayer and Memphis.  He was a member of the A.F. & A.M. No. 308 of Thayer, MO., and member of Royal order of Shiners  of Springfield, Mo. Active pallbearers; Charles Cockman, Bill Miller, Sherwood Skaggs, Archie Allen, Claude Ellis, Cecil Smith, Honorary: Loren Shelby, T.E. King, Luther Morse, Dr. John Ellison, Howard Newsom, E.P. Lee.  Services conducted by  Rev. P.O. Freemand, and Rev. Arthur Fulbright Wed. afternoon.
Burial in Thayer Cemetery.
 

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Blanche Johnson Davis
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   Blanche Johnson Davis, daughter of the late Lee Cockman and Nelia Barton Cockman was born Oct. 8, 1910 in Oregon Co., MO and departed this life Oct. 17 in the Park Plaza Nursing Home in Kansas City, MO., at the age of 66 years. She was united in marriage in 1929 at Alton, MO. to Ezra Johnson, who preceeded her in death in 1946. Later she was united in marriage July 1, 1948 at Salem, Ark. to Daniel Vernon Davis. She is survived by 3 daughters, Wilma Lea Russell and Linda Davis both of Kansas City, MO., and Helen Pingleton of Smithville, MO; 2 sisters, Rachel Strain of Springfield, MO., and Matred Stairs of Alton, MO., 6 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. Her parents, 1 brother, 3 half-brothers, and 2 half-sisters also preceded her in death.  She was of the Freewill Baptist Faith.  She moved to Kansas city from this area in 1949.  Funeral services were held Thurs., Oct. 20 in Cave Spring Church with Rev. Grover Pingleton officiating. 
Interment in Cave Spring Cemetery under the direction of Carter Funeral Home , Thayer. [1977]
 

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Thomas Wayne Davis
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  Thomas Wayne Davis, of Richmond Mo was born April 17, 1927 and departed  this life Sept. 10, 1996 at Liberty Mo at the age of 69 years.  He  was united in marriage
to Edith Hensley on Dec. 10, 1950.   Survivors include his wife; 1 son, Davis Wayne Davis of Richmond; 2  daughters, Debbie Winters of Richmond and Melissa Wells of
Collins, MO;  1 brother, Jack Davis of Calif. 2 sisters, Myrel Dumas of Purcell, OK,  Jeanie Motz of Cincinnati OH, 2 grandchildren;, Gary Adam Winters and  Amber
Lee Winters, both of Richmond, Services were held Sept 13, in the  Clary Chapel with Bro. Doyle e. Williams officiating.  Interment  was in teh Hickory Grove Cemetery
under the direction of Clary Funeral  Home of Alton, MO  
From the Oregon Co Times 26 Sep 1996 p 2

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Myra Alberta Davis
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   Myra Alberta Davis, of West Plains, MO., formerly of Alton, daughter of the late Loranzo Dow Davis and Mary Rebecca Hill Davis,
was born April 16, 1894 in Oregon County, Mo., and departed this life March 11 1983 at the West Plains Memorial Hospital, West Plains, MO., at the age of 88 years.   She was a member of the Methodist Church. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers and 3 sisters.
Graveside services were held Sat. March 12 at 10 am at the New Salem Cemetery with Revs. James Edwards officiating. 
Interment was in New Salem Cemetery under the direction of Carter funeral Home of Thayer.
 

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IN MEMORY OF L. D. DAVIS-
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  To the memory of L. D. Davis who was born in Murry County, Georgia, Sept. 26, 1845, and departed this life at his home near Garfield on Tues., Apr. 13, 1915,
and was at death 69 years, 6 months and 18 days of age.  He came to this county when a boy, in 1859, and lived first at Thomasville, which at that time was the
most important town in this part of the state, being the county seat of a large territory composed of this county, Howell and part of Shannon and Texas Counties.
From Thomasville the family moved and located on Frederick, on the farm where he lived at the time of his death.  He married about the close of the war to Mary Hill,
who still survives him and these children: Mary Jennie, Myra, Ethel, William, Alfred, and Ray.  In passing of  "Rance" Davis, as he was generally known, Oregon
County looses one of its best known and most universally like citizens.  His home was of the true Southern style, the latch string always hanging on the outside.
And it said of  him that he extended the hospitality of his home to friend and stranger alike;
that no one was ever turned from his door who asked for entertainment and that all who came and sit at his board were made to feel welcome and went their way feeling
the inner consciousness of the generous treatment accorded them and of the many little kindness shown by both word and act.  "Rance" was of a jovial disposition
and always optimistic, never letting the cares of life interfere or show in his face.  He never seemed to specially care if he made money, but had a good farm,
a nice home and lived comfortably and enjoyed whatever pleasures come his way, and tried to bring happiness into the lives of all his neighbors and associates.
Although quite young he entered the Union Army and served as a private soldier with more or less distinction during the war of the rebellion. 
He was converted and joined the M. E. Church in 1885, and lived a consistent Christian, practicing his religion in every day life, being a member of the Garfield congregation. 
He was laid to rest in the New Salem Cemetery lot at 1 o'clock Wed., Apr 14 in the presence of a host of friends and relatives who had gathered there to observe the last sad rites and pay their respects.  Rev. Sanders, his pastor, preached the funeral sermon.
The South Missourian-Democrat joins with the many friends of the family in extending words of comfort and cheer, in this their darkest hour, and encourage them with
this thought; If they live as he did, they will see him yet again. [Southern Missouri Democrat  29 Apr 1915]
 

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 John S. Davis Dies
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  John S. Davis, pioneer resident of Fulton County, Ark., died at his home Wed. March 16,  1938, after an illness of several months duration.  Mr. Davis who was
past 80 years of age, was born in Webster Co., MO., a few miles south of the little town of Diggins, but for the past 65 years has made his home in Fulton County, Ark.
In the year 1873 he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Burr, about the year 1876 he was again married to Mrs. Nancy Hayes, who preceded him in death many years
ago.  IN 1916 he was again married to Miss Martha Shultz.  He had been an active member of the Methodist Church for the past 30 years.  The deceased is survived
by his widow and 4 brothers, Loerwood and (J.) Frank Davis, of Thayer, Henry of Neelyville, MO and William of Many Islands, Ark.  His 2 sisters preceded him in
death.  Funeral services were held Thus., by Rev Charles Wooldridge at the Davis Cemetery where burial was made.
 

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J. Frank Davis Dies
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  J. Frank Davis, well known merchant of Thayer for many years, was born in Oregon County, MO., Oct 12, 1868, and died at his home the morning of April 24, 1942, at
the age of 73 years, 6 months and 12 days.  He was united in marriage to Louella Forrest Nov. 5, 1889, and she passed away in March, 1935.  In 1938 he was married
to Iva Katherine Sweatnam, who survives him, also a cousin Ben Davis, of Thayer, and many other relatives and friends.  Mr. Davis was a leading businessman of Thayer
until retiring a short time ago on account of ill health.  He joined the Baptist Church at an early age and remained faithful until death.  Service from Carr's
Chapel, 2:30 O'clock, Sat., Rev. B. M. Lemmons of Mammoth Spring, conducting the service.  Burial was mad in Davis Cemetery under direction of Carr Funeral Service.
 

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Death of Mrs. Davis
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  Mrs. Etta Davis, wife of the late C. L. Davis, died in a hospital in Oklahoma City, on May 28th, where she went for an operation.  Mrs. Davis went to Oklahoma
a few years ago and was living at Coweta with her sons.  At an early age she united with the Baptist Church and was a faithful member to the end.  The body was brought
back to the old home east of Thayer and was buried in the Davis cemetery last Sunday, the services being conducted by Elder Cunningham.  She is survived by 3 sons, 3
daughters, brothers and sisters.  To the bereaved, The News joins with the friends in extending condolence.
From The Thayer News  Friday, 4 June 1920, p3
 

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Forest Davis
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Forest Davis Hit By Freight Train, Lives One Hour
  Forest Davis, farmer, age 41, died Tues. about 12 O'clock noon, as a result of injuries sustained when hit by southbound Frisco Freight 131, about 1 hour prior
to his death.  It is said that Forest was sitting on a railroad tie near Fickinger, as was asleep when the freight hit him.  As ambulances was summoned from Higginbotham
Funeral Home in Hardy and the injured man was taken en-route to Hardy, he died before reaching there.   The deceased is survived by his wife, who was in Indianapolis,
Ind at the time of his death, also by his daughter who lives in Indianapolis, Mrs. Imogene Shetrone; a son Hershel Lefty Davis who lives in Calif; his father John
H. Davis; 4 sisters, Mrs. Grover Robinson, Mrs. George Davis, Mrs. Dorothy Waits and Mrs. George Fink all of Mammoth Springs; 1 granddaughter and a host of other relatives and friends.  Funeral services will be held Sat at 2 PM at the Davis Cemetery, 7 miles east of Thayer conducted by Harry Beatty, and burial made in Davis Cemetery.
 

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Death of Clyde Davis
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  Mr. Clyde Davis, eldest son of the late Chas. L. Davis, died a few days ago at the home of his mother in Coweta, Okla..  For several years he was employed by the
state at Jefferson City, but gave up him work on account of bad health.  The remains reached Thayer Wednesday afternoon and carried to the old
home and on Thursday afternoon were laid to rest in the Davis Cemetery in the presence of many sorrowing friends and relatives.
To the heart-broken wife and family, the Thayer News extends condolences in their hour of grief.
From The Thayer News Friday, 7 Nov 1919
 

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James Riley Davis
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  Funeral services for James Riley Davis, formerly of Alton, MO., were  Sat., Feb 4, 1989, at the Huddleston Church with James Cartee  officiating.  Mr. Davis was
born Feb. 11, 1898, in Alton, MO, and  died Feb 1, 1989, at the Colonial Nursing Home, Granite City, Ill., at  the age of 90 years, 11 months and 21 days.  He was
the son of the  late Henry and Nancy Powell Davis.  On Sept 11, 1918 he was married to Mae Gosnell.  They both retired from Swift and Company in East  St. Louis, Ill.
in 1944, and moved ot Potosi, MO. where they  farmed, raised livestock and operated a restaurant for many  years.  Survivors include his wife, Mae, of Colonial Haven
Nursing  Home, Granite City, Ill.; his son, Ira L. Davis of Potosi and Alton,  his daughter and son-in-law, Dolores and F.L. Townsend of Granite City;  2 brothers
and sisters-in-law, Herman and Marie Davis of Fredricktown,  MO., and John and Alma Davis of Lutesville, Mo; 7 grandchildren; 19  great-grandchildren; and 7 great
 great grandchildren; a host of other  relatives and friends.   Burial was in Huddleston Cemetery  under direction of the Clary Funeral Home.  Pallbearers were David  Holman Jeff Holman, Bob Braswell, and Jeral Holman. 
From  the  South Missourian News 15 Feb 1989.
 

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Frank Davis
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 Frank Davis, so of the late Felix N. and Rosetta Dotson Davis, was born  June 15, 1890 in Oregon County, MO., and departed this life July 30,  1980 at his home
at Rt.2, Alton, MO., at the age of 90 years.  He  was united in marriage in 1919 in Oregon County, MO to Fronia Bolton,  who preceded him in death in 1970.  He is
survived by 3 sons, Nate  Davis of Fenton, MO., Bob Davis and Phil Davis both of Alton, MO; 5  daughters, Dovie Pickett of St. Ann, MO, Novella Hawk,
Frances Cook, and Elsie Fearnely all of St. Louis MO and Darlene Ralston of Alton,  MO; 1 brother, Jess DAvis of Peoria Ill; 4 sisters,
Lula Forster of  Pocahontas, Ark. Arville Huddleston of Koshkonong, MO., Aggie Jolliff  and Georgia Haggia both of Peoria, Ill' 13 grandchildren;
and 4  great grandchildren.  His wife, his parents, 2 sons, Joe and Leonard, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters preceded him in death.
He was  of the Baptist Faith and was a Veteran of World War 1, having served in  the US Army. 
Funeral services were held Sat. Aug 2, at the Carter Chapel  with Bro. Bill Bales officiating.
Interment was in  Huddleston Cemetery under direction of the Carter Funeral Home of  Thayer.

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Kevin Dale Davis
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 Kevin Dale Davis the son of Freda Smith Davis and the late Joe Dale  Davis was born in Oregon County, MO Dec. 11, 1962 and died Feb 22, 1979
a the age of 16 years, 2 months and 11 days.  He was a member of  the Sophomore Class of Alton High school.
He is survived by his  mother, Freda Davis, 2 sisters, Kelly Jo and Christy Joyce, both of the  home, his paternal grandfather, Frank Davis, Alton,
his maternal  grandmother and step grandfather, Joyce and Waymon Barton, Alton a  number of aunts, uncles and cousins. 
He was preceded in death by  his father, paternal grandmother and maternal grandfather.   Funeral services were held Sun. Feb. 25 at 2 PM at the Alton
High  School Gymnasium with Bro. Bill Bales officiating.  Burial was in the Huddleston Cemetery under direction of the Clary Funeral  Home.
Pallbearers were: Jeff Holman, Eugene Willard, Terry  Tillman, Mike Rackley, Ronnie Davis, Dean Dale, Ted Simpson and Jeff  Barton
 

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Leonard E. Davis Dies
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  Leonard Edward Davis was born April 4, 1921 and departed this life June  9, 1947 at the age of 26 years, 2 months. He served in World War 2
and was wounded in action May 6, 1943.  He is survived by his  parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davis, 5 sisters and 4 brothers, Mrs. Davie  Boze, Mrs. Novella Hawk,
and Miss Francie Davis, all of St. Louis, MO;  Nathaniel, Elsie, Darlene, Bobby, Joe and Phillip, all of the home, and  a host of relatives and friends. Services were held  June 11, at  Royal Oak Church by Rev. Harry Beatty with burial at Huddleston Cemetery, under direction of  Carter Funeral Services of  Thayer.
From The Thayer News  Friday 10 Jun 1947 p 1.
 

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Minnie Mae Gosnell Davis
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Minnie Mae Davis, daughter of the late George and Eva (Bolton) Gosnell  was born May 15, 1901 near Winona, MO and departed this life
Nov. 25,  1994 in Granite City, Il at the age of 93 years. She was 1 of 6  children all of whom preceded her in death. 
Mae, as she was  called by all who knew her, attended many churches, but accepted the  Pentecostal Faith years ago.
She was united in marriage on  Sept. 11, 1918 to James Riley Davis who preceded her in death.  A  son and daughter were born of this union.
James and Mae were born  of this union.  James and Mae were both employed by Swift &  Company, East St. Louis, Il for many years. 
In 1944 they moved to  Potosi, MO where they farmed, raised live-stock and operated a  restaurant until they returned to the Alton area in 1967. 
Both  were in ill health and returned to Potosi in 1972 to be nearer their children.
Mae leaves her son, I L (Larry) Davis of Hot Springs, AR; her daughter, Delora and husband R. L. Townsend of  Granite City;
grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 17 great great grandchildren plus a host of other relatives by marriage and friends.
Services  were held Nov. 28, at the Clary Funeral Home in Alton. 
She was  laid to rest in Huddleston Cemetery, next to James on Nov. 29, following a Memorial Service at Huddleston Chapel.
Services were  conducted by Pastor Eddy Brown of Granite City, IL .
Oregon  Co Times  Dec. 1994 p2
 

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