"D" OBITUARIES

Sharp County Arkansas Genealogy Trails

AIMEE L. DAVIS

Aimee L. Davis, 91, of Decatur, Ill., formerly of Hardy, Ark., died Sunday, May 9, 1999, in Fair Havens Christina Home in Decatur. She was born August 21, 1907 in Cowden, Ill., daughter of Otto and Nelle Jennings Hooper.  She was a member of the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints, in Decatur, Ill., and was retired from Perfect Potato Chip Co.
She married Elza Davis in Williford, Ark., in 1932. He preceded her in death in June of 1974.
Survivors are two sons, Don Davis and his wife Patricia of Decatur, and Frank Davis and his wife DeAnne of Mountainburg, Ark.; one daughter, Janelle Jackson of Monticello, Ill; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, five brothers, and one sister.
Graveside services were Thursday, May 13, 1999, at 3 pm at the Walker Cemetery in Hardy, Ark. with Elder Gerald Fitch officiating.
Arrangements were under the direction of Higginbotham Funeral Service of Hardy, Ark.
The family suggests memorials be made to the American Heart Association. --Contributed by Christi Scovel.

BETTY LOUISE DAVIS

Betty Louise Davis, 77, of Hardy, Ark., died Thursday, April 8, 1999, at her residence.  She was born August 16,1921, in Decatur, Ill., daughter of Dale Kenneth and Jennie Lucile Browning.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Re-Organized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  She was married to Floyd Arbol (Arvil) Davis on November 1, 1941 in Decatur, Ill.  He preceded her in death.
She was a life member of the Optimist Club, the Sharp County Fair Board, and the Red Cross.
Survivors include one daughter, Dana Lee Davis Hunt of Hot Springs, Ark.; one granddaughter, Kelly and her husband, Martin K. Lyon of Little Rock, Ark.; one sister Jean Crowell of Decatur., Ill
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, a son-in-law; one grandson; and one step-brother.
The body was cremated.  A memorial service was held Sunday afternoon, April 11, 1999 at 2 PM at the Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Eastern Ozarks Hospice or American Cancer Society. --Contributed by Christi Scovel.

DAN M. DAVIS

Dan M. Davis of Chester, Illinois departed this life on September 21, 1970 at Chester, Illinois.  He was born at Hardy, Arkansas, August 26, 1915 and died at the age of 55 years and 25 days.  He is survived by his wife and 12 children.  They are: Charles William Davis, Mrs. Evelyn Marie Knudsen, Mrs. Joann Campbell, Mrs. Doris Jean Whittaker and Mrs. Barbara Sue Pickley, Daniel M. Davis, Mrs. Billie Mae Whittaker, and Paul Wayne Davis all of St. Louis, MO, Mrs. Melba Davis, Clifford James Davis and Stormy Davis all of Alton, Illinois.
Also surviving are two brothers; A. N. Davis of Salem Mo. and Esther Davis of Bay, Arkansas; two sisters; Mrs. C. C. Highley of Holden, Miss, and Mrs. Dan Rogers of Hardy, Arkansas and 25 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Higginbotham Funeral Chapel on September 24, 1970 at 2 pm. Officiating was Paul Ernhart, Lepanto, Arkansas.   Music was by the Hardy Harmonettes with Mrs. James Campfield at the organ.
Burial was in the Walker Cemetery. --Contributed by Christi Scovel.

DAVID A. DAVIS

Independence, MO--DAVID A. DAVIS, 83, Independence, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 1999, at the Independence Regional Health Center.
Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the Speaks Suburban Chapel; burial in Blue Springs Cemetery. Friends may call 7-8:30 p.m. Friday at the chapel.
Mr. Davis was born in Sharp County, AR, and had lived in the Independence area since 1945. He had been employed at Allis Chalmers for 24 years and had been a member of the United Steelworkers of America Local 1958. He was an Elder in the R.L.D.S. Church. Mr. Davis is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Odelia Davis, of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Barb and Terry Hill, two grandsons, Rodney Hill and Scott Hill and his wife, Mary, great-grandson, Brett David Hill, all of Blue Springs, MO; brother Zedric Davis, Grain Valley, MO; and several nieces and nephews. (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel)
--Kansas City Star, The (MO) - January 22, 1999

ELZA DAVIS

Elza Davis of Oreana, Ill. died June 4, in Oreana at the age of 62 years.  He was born July 20, 1911 in Sharp County, Arkansas, son of the late E. R. and Mary Jane Rogers Davis.  He was united in marriage in 1935 to Amy Hooper at Williford, Ark.
Mr. Davis was a member of the Re-Organized Church of Jesus Christ, or Latter Day Saints.
He is survived by: his wife, Amy of the home; two sons, Don Davis of Decatur, Ill and Frank Davis, also of Decatur, one daughter Mrs. Jannelle Jackson of Bement, Illinois; one brother, Floyd A. Davis of Hardy, Arkansas; three sisters, Mrs. Ethel Crabtree of Rockford, Illinois, Mrs. Ida Zeiger of Hardy, Arkansas, and Mrs. Ema Nell Winer of Chicago, Illinois; 6 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, and other relatives.
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 9, 1974 at 2 PM in the Higginbotham's Chapel in Hardy.  Burial was in Walker Cemetery. -Contributed by Christi Scovel.

ETHER LEROY DAVIS

Bay--Ether Leroy Davis, aged 68, of Bay, Arkansas, a retired carpenter, died Sunday, May 7, (1972). He was born at Hardy, Arkansas.
Mr. Davis was a member of the Re-Organized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Survivors include; his wife, Mary Powell Davis; a son, Ether Leroy Davis, Jr; four daughters; Mrs. Juanita Osborn of Benton Harbor, Michigan; Mrs. Leavena Burton of Laverne, Calif., Miss Ruby Davis of Pomona, California and Mrs. Lois Jean Brooks of Jonesboro; a brother, Almus Davis of Salem, Missouri; two sisters; Mrs. Antha Rogers of Hardy and Mrs. Stella Highley of Holden, Missouri; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Funeral was at 1 PM Tuesday, May 9 at the First Baptist Church at Bay. Burial was at Walker Cemetery, Hardy,  under the direction of Higginbotham Funeral Service of Walnut Ridge.
Pall Bearers were: Newt Tice, Herman Hill, Alvin Hill, Bud Siggers, Tom Cottingham and Charles Burton. (Ether was born July 24, 1903) --Contributed by Christi Scovel.

F. E. DAVIS

Fay Ellis (F. E.) Davis, 81, of Hardy, Ark., died Saturday, November 18, 2000 at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Ark.  He was born August 23, 1919 in Forrest City, Ark., the son of Turley and Viola George Davis.  He was married to Jo Shepherd on March 29, 1939 in Forrest City.  He was a well-known building contractor, land owner and cattle rancher.  He was a past Worshipful Master, Masonic Lodge #432.
Survivors include his wife, Jo (Shepherd) Davis; three sons, Mike Davis of Hardy, Larry Joe Davis of St. Petersburg, Fla., and March Davis of Hardy; one daughter, Carolyn Davis of Clarksdale, Miss; two sisters, Lola Mae Baty and Vera Louise Dearing, both of Forrest City;
15 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and one daughter, Brenda Petty.  Services were Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at 2 PM at the Higginbotham Funeral Service Chapel in Hardy, Ark., with Rev. Marty Polston officiating. Burial was in the Oaklawn Cemetery at Highland, Ark., with arrangements under the direction of Higginbotham Funeral Service, Inc., of Hardy , Ark. --Contributed by Christi Scovel.

FIRST SERGEANT FLOYD ARVOL DAVIS

1st Sergeant Floyd Arvol Davis, aged 65, died Wednesday, December 3, 1986 at his home near Hardy.  He was born February 29, 1921 in Hardy, the son of the late Emeriar and Mary Jane (Rogers) Davis.  He was a retired disabled Army Veteran who served in World War II and the
Korean War and Vietnam Conflicts.  Floyd was a lifetime member of the Re-Organized Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, a member of the Optimist Club, Sharp County Ministerial Alliance and the Sharp County Fair Association.
He is survived by his wife, Betty L. Davis of the home; one daughter, Dana L. Hunt of Little Rock; one grandaughter, Kelly E. Hunt of Arkansas College, Batesville;  two sisters, Mrs. Burl (Nancy)
Crabtree of Rockford, Illinois and Mrs. Samuel B. (Emma Nell) Winer of Chicago, Illinois.  He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.
Funeral services were held at 10 AM Saturday, December 6, at  the Higginbotham Chapel in Hardy with Dr. Boyce Rogers officiating.
Burial was in Walker Cemetery under the direction of Higginbotham Funeral Service.  Pallbearers were Roger Stark, Terry Stark, Mike Zeiger, Greg Crowell, Terry Crowell and Gary Wright. --Contributed by Christi Scovel.

GEORGE THOMAS DAVIS

George Thomas Davis of Sugar Creek, MO, formerly of Mammoth Spring, AR, son of the late Joseph Howard Davis and Liddie Catherine Blaylock Davis, was born Aug. 21, 1902 at Columbia, TN, and departed this life April 25, 1986 at the Truman Medical West Hospital in Kansas City, MO at the age of 83 years. He was united in marriage Oct. 27, 1921 at Many Islands, AR to Icy Alice Davis, who preceded him in death. He is survived by one son, Harry Davis of Sugar Creek; two daughters, Lola McMullen of Pueblo, CO; and Alberta England of Mammonth Spring; 19 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Mammoth Spring Church of Christ. Funeral services were held Monday, April 28, 1986 at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer with Bro. Clovis Ragsdale officiating. Interment was in Walker Cemetery at Hardy, under the direction of the Carter Funeral Home of Thayer. --From the Oregon County Shoppers News, 30 Apr 1986, contributed by Christi Scovel.

KELSEY DAVIS

    Kelsey Davis, 58, of Ozark Acres, Ark., died Thursday, December 9, 1999.  He was born November 22, 1941 in Williford, Ark., son of James Millard and Jancy Elizabeth Brown Davis.  He was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, a heavy equipment operator for Cooper communities, and a member of the Spring River Baptist Church.
    Survivors include two sons, Christopher Kelsie Davis of Branson Mo., and Stephen O'Dell Davis of Hardy, Ark.; one daughter Kelly Thornton of Hardy; his mother Jancy Davis of Ash Flat Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; two brothers, E. A. Davis and Ketchel Davis, both of Williford; two sisters, Freda Collins of Mammoth Spring, Ark., and Connie Yeager of Cadiz, KY; and four grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by his father, James Millard Davis.
    Services were Sunday, December 12, 1999 at 2 PM at the Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel in Hardy, with Rev. Floyd Rikard officiating, Burial was in the Bradford Cemetery, with arrangements under the direction of Higginbotham Funeral Service, Inc of Hardy, Ark.
    Pallbearers were Johnny Collins, Daniel Collins, James Biby, Shawn Biby, James Davis, Freeman Davis, Darrell Collins, and Mark Yeager. --Contributed by Christi Scovel.

MARY ELIZABETH DAVIS

Mary Elizabeth Davis, a resident of Bay, died June 6, 1990 at the age of 84 years, 2 months and 17 days at the Baxter County Regional Medical Center in Mtn. Home.
She was born March 19, 1906 in Hardy, the daughter of the late Eugene and Sarah Ann King Powell.
She was married to E.L. Davis Sr. on Dec. 27, 1924.  He preceded her in death May 7, 1972.
She was a housewife, a member of the Bay Garden Club and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Bay
Survivors include a son., E.L. Davis Jr of St. Joseph MI, four daughters, Juanita Osborn of Benton Harbor, MI., Ruby Davis of Pamona, Ca, Lavena Burton of Laverne CA., and Lois Jean Brooks of Mtn Home; three brothers, Elmus Powell and Cleo Powell, both of Payson, AZ, and Milton Powell of Indianapolis, IN; a sister, Lucy Baird of Thorntown, Mo; and nine grandchildren.
Funeral services were held June 9, 1990 at 1 PM at the First United Methodist Church in Bay with Martin Passmore and Carolyn Passmore officiating.
Burial was in  the Walker Cemetery at Hardy under the direction of the Higginbotham Funeral Service of Hardy.--Contributed by Christi Scovel.

ROBERT ALBERT DAVIS

Robert Albert Davis, native of Williford, Ark., died April 13, 1972, in Salem, Ark., at the age of 84 years and 27 days.  He was born March 16, 1888, in Williford, son of the late Elzie and Molly Davis, Mr. Davis was a retired farmer and day laborer and was a member of the Church of Christ.
He is survived by three sons, Sid Davis of Ash Flat, Chester Davis of Flint, Michigan; and Leroy Davis of Lexington, Tenn.; three daughters, Vallie Thompson of Hardy, Ark, Irene West of Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Stella Mae Fulbright of St. Joseph, Michigan; one step-son, Elmer Snell of Benton Harbor, Michigan; one sister, Allie Young of Sitka, Arkansas; four half brothers, Elmer Davis of Smithville, Ark; Homer Davis of Jonesboro; Allen Davis of Michigan; and Jesse Davis of Arkansas; twenty-six grandchildren, thirty-one great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; other relatives and friends
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 15, at 2 PM at the Williford Church of Christ with Bro. Charles Wilson officiating.
Burial was in the Williford Cemetery with Higginbotham Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. --Contributed by Christi Scovel.

WANDA JUNE DAVIS

Wanda June Davis was born Feb. 19, 1929 in Sharp County, Ark., and passed away Nov.13, 1972 at her home in Thayer, MO.  Her early life was spent in Sharp County, but for the last 25 years her home and employment has been in Thayer.
On May 2, 1957, she was married to Dan Clark Cash of Thayer.  She was a member of the Baptist Church of Mammoth Spring, Ark.
Survivors include one son, Dennis of Sedalia; one brother, Charles McCutchen of Thayer; one aunt, Mrs. Betty Morgan of Kansas City, Kansas and one granddaughter.
Funeral services were held Nov. 15 1972 in the Leo Carr Chapel in Thayer, Mo  Interment was in Baker Cemetery in Sharp County Ark., under the direction of the Leo Carr Funeral Home of Thayer. --Contributed by Christi Scovel.

WILLIFORD, AR — CHARLOTTE DIENST, 84, of Williford died Friday (April 16, 2010) at Fulton County Hospital in Salem, AR.
Charlotte was a homemaker and a cake designer. She was the daughter of the late Lester Hage and the late Leah (Baie) Hage.
She is survived by her daughters and their spouses, Dawn and Jim Swenson of Salem, Ill., and Cheryl and Ward Hearn of Somonauk, Ill.; sons and their spouses, Kevin and Ann Dienst and Kim Dienst of Hardy; brother, Gene Hage of Sandwich, Ill.; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and her friend and companion, Harold DuBien.
Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Dienst, and her parents.
Serving as pallbearers will be grandsons, Kal Dienst, Gary Dienst, Kenny Dienst, Phillip Swenson, Kris Swenson, Keith Hearn, Aaron Hearn and Bryce Hearn.
Arrangements are being handled by Heath Funeral Home of Highland, where the family will receive friends from 12:30-2 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Heath Oak Hill Chapel. Brother Floyd Rikard is officiating, and a special friend, Bonnie Sweet, will sing.
Interment will be at Baker Cemetery in Ozark Acres.
--Jonesboro Sun, April 17, 2010.

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