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All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ Name, date of obit, date submitted, submitted for the USGenWeb archives by: Davis, Flora Rollins 11 Jan 2002 Feb 2002 Don Johnson Davis, Florice Gray 1 Sep 2007 Sep 2007 Jerry Nelson Davis, Frances Anne McElveen 16 Feb 2013 Feb 2013 Jerry Nelson Davis, Frederick 30 Dec 2010 Jan 2011 Jerry Nelson Davis, Geneva Dorothy Gatlin 4 Sep 2009 Sep 2009 Jerry Nelson Davis, George E., Sr. 19 Dec 2012 Dec 2012 Jerry Nelson Davis, Gerald 18 Jul 2012 Jul 2012 Jerry Nelson Davis, Gertrude Patterson 22 Mar 2006 Mar 2006 Jerry Nelson Davis, Gloria Encardes 29 Jun 2001 Jul 2001 Don Johnson Davis, Harold A. 29 Jul 2006 Jul 2006 Jerry Nelson Davis, Henry F. 19 Oct 2002 Oct 2002 Don Johnson Davis, Henry Nathanial 21 Sep 2007 Oct 2007 Jerry Nelson Davis, Hollis Edward 18 Dec 2007 Dec 2007 Jerry Nelson Davis, Ileana 7 Nov 2002 Nov 2002 Don Johnson Davis, Inez 18 Mar 2005 Mar 2005 Jerry Nelson Davis, James Albert 30 Apr 2010 May 2010 Jerry Nelson Davis, James E. 29 Jun 1999 Jul 1999 Don Johnson Davis, James Madison 8 Jul 1949 Jan 2005 Jerry Nelson Davis, James Monroe 12 Jul 2002 Jul 2002 Don Johnson Davis, James Ray 11 Mar 2011 Mar 2011 Jerry Nelson Davis, James Robert, Jr. 29 Dec 2004 Jan 2005 Jerry Nelson Davis, Jaron E. 6 Mar 2003 Mar 2003 Don Johnson Davis, Joel A. 23 Jan 2009 Jan 2009 Jerry Nelson Davis, John H. 17 Nov 2003 Nov 2003 Don Johnson Davis, Johnny Lee 22 Apr 2003 Apr 2003 Don Johnson Davis, Juanita 31 Dec 2003 Jan 2004 Don Johnson Davis, Juanita Bethel 25 Feb 2005 Feb 2005 Jerry Nelson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 1/11/2002 DAVIS, FLORA ROLLINS Flora Rollins Davis, 85, died Wednesday at her home. She was a native of Tarrant City, Ala. She was survived by one daughter, Sylvia Ann Carter of Hammond; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Wesley and Annie Wilkerson Rollins; her husband, Joseph Earl Davis Sr.; one son, Joseph Earl Davis Jr.; three sisters, Thelma Eller, Wilma Jones and Margaret Gentry; and one brother, James Wesley Rollins Jr. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 9/1/2007 DAVIS, FLORICE GRAY A retired schoolteacher of Pumpkin Center and St. Luke's Episcopal School and a resident of Gonzales, she died at 8:08 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 31, 2007, in Gonzales at Azalea Estates. She was 99 and a native of Hammond. Visiting at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, on Saturday, Sept. 1, from 10 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Keith Crider. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery, Baker, at 3:45 p.m. She is survived by her four daughters and two sons-in-law, Patricia Lynch of Kenner, Mary Hartford of Beaumont, Texas, Joyce and Calton Boden of Vider, Texas, and Ann and Lonnie Cobb of Beaumont; two sons and daughters-in-law, Henry A. and Juanita Davis of St. Amant, and Curtis L. and Donna Davis of Gonzales; two sisters, Dian Gray of Hammond, and Malva Anderson of Columbus, Mo.; two brothers, Jack Gray of Sour Lake, Texas, and Rodney Gray of Brownville, Texas; 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and three great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie L. "Pappy" Davis; parents, Henry T. and Matilda Maude Kelly Gray; a grandchild; four brothers and three sisters. She was a member of Ascension Baptist Church, a longtime member of Weller Avenue and Brookstown Baptist churches and was a member of the first graduating class at Southeastern University in Hammond. Special thanks to the nursing staff of Life Source Hospice. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 2/16/2013 DAVIS, FRANCES ANNE McELVEEN Frances Anne McElveen Davis, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away on February 12, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center. She was 67 years old and a resident of Amite. She was born July 25, 1945 in Independence, LA. She is a graduate of Amite High School and Northwestern State University. She spent the majority of her career working as a nurse in various clinical settings. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her family and she took great pride in her children and grandchildren. She was a long time member of Kedron Baptist Church. She also enjoyed the outdoors and traveling. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Thomas E. Davis, Jr.; two sons, Thomas Scott Davis and wife, DeeDee and Steven Lee Davis and wife, Rebecca; five grandchildren, Harley, Christine, Kelsey, Briley and Thomas Davis; brother, Ray Hilburn McElveen, Jr. and wife, Madeleine; one sister-in-law, Joyce Annette Davis; and a beloved four-legged buddy, Peanut. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray Hilburn McElveen, Sr. and Martha Forbes McElveen; in-laws, Thomas E. Davis, Sr. and Bertha Durnin Davis; and a son, Brian Patrick Davis. The family would like to thank the staff at the North Oaks Medical Center Intermediate Care Unit for their excellent care and compassion during this difficult time. The family requests that donations be sent to Kedron Baptist Church Building Fund or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday and at Kedron Baptist Church, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 12 Noon on Saturday, February 16, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Jacob Williams. Interment Roberts Cemetery, Hillsdale. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 12/30/2010 DAVIS, FREDERICK Frederick "Freddie" Davis, 57, of Hammond, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010, in North Oaks Medical Center. He was born Thursday, Sept. 10, 1953, in New Orleans. Mr. Davis was a born salesman. He was a longtime wholesale auto dealer. Mr. Davis won numerous top salesman of the year awards. He loved life and spending time with his wife and family. He will be sorely missed. Surviving are his beloved wife and best friend, Jada Davis; son, Gregory Davis Weber; three brothers, Brian Davis, Morton Davis and Michael Davis; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Hazel Davis; and brother, Charlie Davis. Friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond, on Friday, Dec. 31, from 10 a.m. until the memorial service at noon in the funeral home chapel with Deacon Wallace Gainey Jr. officiating. Entombment will follow in Rose Memorial Park Mausoleum. An online guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 9/4/2009 DAVIS, GENEVA DOROTHY GATLIN Age 77 and a longtime resident of Baptist, Geneva passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at North Oaks Medical Center. She enjoyed fishing during her spare time and taking care of her pet cockatiel "Tweeter". Geneva is survived by her five children, Marvin E. "Gene" Davis, Jr. and wife Brenda, Joan Stevens and husband Donald, Joyce Groome and husband Lynn, Judy Caves and husband Mike, Donald Ray Davis, along with eleven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Jody Coco, Linda Albin, Nancy Simmons and Murline Pierson; brothers, Dennis, Leche and Wilson "PeeWee" Gatlin. Geneva was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin E. Davis, Sr.; grandchildren, Celeste Coates and Tresha Purvis Soto; parents, George and Aby Gatlin; brother, Leland Gatlin; sisters, Juanita Gatlin, Geraldine Palmatree and Martella Traylor. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, west of Hammond on Saturday, September 5, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. The family requests that visiting hours be observed Friday, September 4th from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday beginning at 8:00 a.m. until the funeral service time. Brother Marlin Arceneaux will officiate the services and interment will follow in Little River Pentecostal Cemetery. Condolences and other information are available online at www.bgthompsonfuneralhome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home of Hammond. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 12/19/2012 DAVIS, GEORGE E., SR. Age 79, a native of Tangipahoa Parish and a resident of Independence, George passed away on Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, at Regency Hospital in Covington, LA. George was the owner of J & D Transmission Specialist in Independence and a U.S. Army veteran. George leaves behind his wife, Henrietta Morgan Davis; two daughters, Katherine Johnson and husband James E. Sr. and Karen Brunett and husband Todd; two sons, George Emmitt Davis Jr. and Randy Allen Davis; daughter-in-law, Tina Davis; four grandchildren, James ÒBuddhaÓ Edward Johnson, Jr., Felicia Ann Davis, Daniel Craig Wainwright, Jr. and Ashley Nicole Davis and six great grandchildren, Tori, Trinity, Brooklyn, Landon, Genna and Jasper. Preceding George in death were his parents and siblings. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the religious service from Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, west of Hammond, on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, at 11 a.m., with visiting hours beginning at 9 a.m. Rev. Willie Westmoreland will officiate the services and interment will follow in Old Zion Hill Church Cemetery in Tickfaw. Condolences and other information are available online at www.thompsoncares.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home of Hammond. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 7/18/2012 DAVIS, GERALD Gerald Lamar Davis, 27, native of Hammond, passed away on July 11, 2012, at University Hospital in New Orleans, La. He was a minister at Greenfield Baptist Church and active as a coach in Little League Basketball and Little Conference Football. He is survived by his parents, James Davis, Jr. and Arlene Davis, his fiance, Kellie Cade, and his daughters, Ma'Hogany and Arlandia Davis. He also leaves three sisters; LaTangi (Charles) Tillman, Arthelia (Burlin) Coleman and Janice Lindon, and two brothers; Jamarcus Davis and Josh Peltier as well as a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Pauline Bell, Jack Batiste, Sr., Martha and Theodore McKnight and Arto and James Davis, Sr., his uncle, Jack Batiste, Jr. and godfather, William Dyer. Visitation will be held at Greenfield Baptist Church on Friday, July 20 2012, from 6 until 9 p.m. Pastor Jerry Hanible will conduct funeral services on Saturday July 21, 2012, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Holly Gardens Cemetery. N. A. James Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the guestbook at www.NAJamesFH.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 3/22/2006 DAVIS, GERTRUDE PATTERSON "GERTIE" Gertrude "Gertie" Patterson Davis, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 20, 2006, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond, after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She was 75, born Wednesday, May 21, 1930, in Springfield, and was a retired employee with the U.S. Postal Service in Springfield. After retiring from the Postal Service, she enjoyed working as a volunteer at North Oaks Medical Center. Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Ashley Preston "Jim" Davis; son, Wayne Davis; four daughters, Sue Davis Hoover, Debbie Davis Hill, Tammy Davis and Laurie Davis Scalise; four brothers, Dode Patterson, Lloyd Patterson, James Patterson and Bradley Patterson; four grandsons, Michael Davis, Chris Hoover, Matthew Davis and Dylan Scalise; two granddaughters, Michelle Hoover Saltaformaggio and Emily Davis; great-grandson, James Adam Danley; and two great-granddaughters, Emma Davis and Abigail Davis. She was preceded in death by her son, Ashley James Davis; parents, Calvin and Kate Barnum Patterson; and brother, Elvin Patterson. Friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, on Wednesday, March 22, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Thursday from 8 a.m. until service at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Emile Tasso officiating. Interment in Carter Cemetery, Springfield. When tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're apart; for every time you think of me, I'm right here in your heart. E-mail condolences to: hmckneely@i-55.com / subject line: Davis. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/29/2001 DAVIS, GLORIA ENCARDES Ponchatoula - Gloria Encardes Davis, 71, died Wednesday, June 27, 2001, in an automobile accident. She was a native of New Orleans and had lived in Ponchatoula for the past 18 years. Survivors include her husband, Ovid P. Davis Sr.; children, Christalyn Kampitsis, Deborah Mengel, Roxanna Davis, Ovid P. Davis Jr. and Missie Barcia; nine grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Belle McKenney Encardes and Oscar Encardes. Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 10 at Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home chapel, 3827 Canal St., New Orleans and Saturday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 9. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Diabetes Foundation for research. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 7/29/2006 DAVIS, HAROLD A. A native of DeRidder, he died at 11:05 a.m. Friday, July 28, 2006, at his residence in Kentwood. He was 86. He served in World War II in the U.S. Army Air Forces as a machinist sergeant, was a graduate of LSU and taught vocational agriculture at Kentwood High School from 1948 until 1977, when he retired. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday and at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Kentwood, from 11 a.m. Monday until religious service at 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Pat Smith. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Lucy Mae Ranzino Davis, Kentwood; three children, Katherine Ann, John William and Beverly Jean; three grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Preceded in death by mother, father, two sisters and two brothers. For more information visit http://www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 10/19/2002 DAVIS, HENRY F. A resident of Kentwood, he died at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 60 and a native of Charleston, S.C. Visitation at Sunny Hill Baptist Church, Sunny Hill, from 9 a.m. Saturday until religious service at 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Lionel Johnson and the Rev. Jerry Cupp. Interment in Spring Creek Cemetery, Spring Creek. Survived by his wife, Jeaner A. Davis, Kentwood; former wife, Linda R. Davis, New Orleans; a daughter, Alice Smith, Charleston; a son, Rod Davis, Kentwood; grandchildren, Steven Smith and Anita Maria Smith, both of Charleston; a brother, Charles Davis, Charleston; stepchildren, Wade Royals, Kentwood, Delila Balthaser, Wildwood, Fla., Mitchell Royals, Donaldsonville, Ga., Raymon Royals, Kansas City, Kan., and Annice Currie, San Angelo, Texas; 20 stepgrandchildren, seven stepgreat-grandchildren; and a special friend, Harold Forrest. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles Davis Jr. and Alice Frampton Davis. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 9/21/2007 DAVIS, HENRY NATHANIAL "CRUMP" A retired employee with the LSU Agricultural Center, he died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007, at 1 a.m. at Earl K. Long Medical Center. He was 52, a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Amite. He was a U.S. Army veteran, honorably discharged. Visiting at Second Baptist Church, Southern Pacific Road, La. 415, Southern Pacific Road, Port Allen, on Saturday, Sept. 22, from 11 a.m. until religious service at 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Larry James. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by his mother, Annie M. Bell; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Mary L. Williams, Dora and Kenneth Bell, and Barbara and Michael McCowan; and five brothers and four sisters-in-law, Moses Bell Jr., Troy and Terri Bell, George and Mary Bell, Leo and Shelley Davis, and Leon and Wionia Davis. Arrangements by New Southside Funeral Home. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 12/18/2007 DAVIS, HOLLIS EDWARD Hollis Edward Davis, 78, a resident of Ponchatoula, LA died on December 16, 2007. Survivors include his beloved wife of 56 years, Jeanette Thompson Davis; son, Dr. Jeffrey Edward Davis of Knoxville, TN; son and daughter- in-law, Timothy Patrick and Carolyn Smith Davis of Hammond; daughter, Beverly Davis Dorvin, of Metairie; son, Henry Paul Davis, of Washington, D.C.; grandchildren, Patrick Branton Davis, Edwin Charles Dorvin IV, Daniel Wyatt Davis, Thomas Joseph Dorvin, and Sarah Margaret Dorvin; brother, Alvin Davis and his wife, Dixie, of Lutcher; brother, Leon "Rip" Davis and his wife, Gussie, of Walker; brother, Douglas Davis and his wife, Wanda, of Ponchatoula; sister, Doris Davis Price and her husband, J.B., of DeRidder; sister, Evelyn Davis Mathes and her husband, William, of Ponchatoula;and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, Sebie Henry Davis and Mary Niehaus Davis, and two brothers, Earl and Raymond Davis. He was retired from Bell South and a member of St. JosephÕs Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, and the Telephone Pioneers of America. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ponchatoula after 9:30 AM until the Religious Service beginning at 11:30 AM with Fr. John Dominic Sims, O.P. officiating. Interment will follow in the Parklawn Memorial Gardens, Hammond. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to Louisiana Baptist ChildrenÕs Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211, or to St. JosephÕs Catholic Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 368, Ponchatoula, LA 70454. Condolences may be e-mailed to: condo lence@bellsouth.net / subject line: Davis. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 11/7/2002 DAVIS, ILEANA Ileana Davis, 95, died Monday, Nov. 4, 2002, at North Oaks Regional Medical Center, Hammond. She is survived by six daughters, Bernice Martin, Joyce Davis, Rosalee Davis, Laura Jackson, Betty Parker, all of Hammond, and Mary Gray of Ponchatoula; one son, Edward Davis Jr. of Hammond; two sisters, Jessie M. London of Amite and Alma Robinson of Hammond; 29 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Davis Sr.; her parents, Jessie and Bernice London; one son, Charles Davis; two sisters, Frances Reed and Rose Jackson; and one brother, Andrew Robinson. Visitation will be Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, from 4 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Nathaniel Richardson will conduct the funeral Saturday at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Holly Garden Cemetery, Hammond. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 3/18/2005 DAVIS, INEZ Inez Davis, 74, died Thursday, March 10, 2005. Survivors include her son, Jimmy D. Davis of Amite; her daughters, Loretta Walls of Roseland, Freddie Dillon and Annie Winters, both of Amite; her brothers, Edward Warren of Franklinton, Ellis Warren of Tylertown, Miss., and Clyde Warren of New Orleans; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Odell Davis; her mother, Freddie Fortenberry Warren; her father, Ellis Warren; her sisters, W. Warren, Inez Carney, Elnora Warren; and her brothers, Charles and Ray Warren. Visitation will be Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 to 8 p.m. Robert Washington will conduct the funeral Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, Arcola. Burial will be at Butler Cemetery, Amite. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 4/30/2010 DAVIS, JAMES ALBERT James Albert Davis was born August 12, 1941 and passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans after a brief illness. Mr. James was 68, a native of Magnolia, MS, a former resident of St. Helena Parish and a resident of Destrehan, LA. Mr. James was a graduate of Woodland High School and Southeastern Louisiana University where he was a member of Sigma Tau Gama Fraternity. He served in the US Army, Civil Air Patrol, a member of the Jefferson Amateur Radio Club and a retired employee of Tulane Medical School. Mr. James is survived by his wife of 41 years, JoAnn P. Davis, Destrehan; daughter, Jeanne D. Peres and husband, Tony, Metairie; son, Jevin A. Davis, Pearl, MS; grandchildren, Megan, Mason, Morgan & Logan Peres, Metairie; 2 brothers, A. Thomas Davis, Montpelier and David M. Davis, Alvin, TX. He is preceded in death by parents, John Albert and Myrth Bornes Davis; brother, Joel A. Davis. Visitation at St. Helena Catholic Church on Saturday, May 1, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Joe Camilleri officiating. Interment in Amite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family request donations in his memory to the American Cancer Society. McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, in charge in arrangements. An on-line Guestbook is available at www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 6/29/1999 DAVIS, JAMES E. A resident of Amite, he died at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 26, 1999, at his home. He was 63 and a native of St. Helena Parish. Visitation at Hillsdale Baptist Church, Hillsdale, 9 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Starrett Cleveland. Interment in Hillsdale Cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Julie Gibson, Nashville, Tenn., and Angela Davis, Baton Rouge; a son, Darren Davis, Covington; two brothers, Paul Davis and Charles Davis, both of Montpelier; two sisters, Ann Crain, Pasadena, Texas, and Penny Doss, Beaumont, Texas; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Rosa Miller Davis; and a sister, Ryvers Davis. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator: 7/8/1949 DAVIS, JAMES MADISON Funeral services for James Madison Davis, 57, who succumbed Tuesday at Touro Infirmary, New Orleans, were held Wednesday from Poole Funeral Home; interment was in Ponchatoula cemetery. He was born March 27, 1892 at Waynesboro, Miss., where he spent his boyhood. He moved to Laurel, Miss. where he lived until 1917 when he came to Hammond. On July 3, 1919 he married Mary Corinne Fredrick and to this union four sons and one daughter were born. He is survived by his wife; his mother, Mrs. Mary Russell Davis, of Hammond; four sons, John R., Ward W., Charles. E. and Luther Davis, all of Hammond; one daughter, Mrs. Hazel Davies of Hammond; one brother, Stance W. Davis of Hammond; three grandsons, Johnny, Bobbie and Jimmy Davis; one granddaughter, Marion Davies. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 7/12/2002 DAVIS, JAMES MONROE A mechanic and farmer and a resident of Ponchatoula, he died Wednesday, July 10, 2002, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 88 and a native of Dallas. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was awarded the Bronze Star. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and after 8 a.m. Saturday. Religious service at the funeral home chapel at noon Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Cleo Russell. Interment in Sandhill Cemetery with military honors. Survived by his son, James Harold Davis, Ponchatoula; two daughters, Joy Lee Lowrey, Duncanville, Texas, and Brenda Joyce McBride, San Antonio; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Rosalie Stafford Davis; parents, Isac Nathan and Ida Belle Clark Davis; two brothers, Henry Clay and Buck Davis; and two sisters, Margaret Badgett and Inez Davis Estridge. American Heart Association. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 3/11/2011 DAVIS, JAMES RAY James Ray Davis, 70 years old of Ponchatoula, died Wednesday, March 9, 2011, in North Oaks Medical Center. He was born on April 20, 1940, in Rush Springs, Oklahoma. A memorial service will be held at a later date. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 12/29/2004 DAVIS, JAMES ROBERT, JR. Died at 3:06 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, 2004, at Riverwest Medical Center in Plaquemine. He was 63, a native of Independence and a resident of Amite. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Bryan Strickland. Interment in Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. Survived by his wife, Josie C. Davis, Amite; daughter, Melinda J. Mann, Hammond; four sons, James R. Davis III, Loranger, and Donnie G. Davis, Christopher S. Davis and Timmy T. Davis, all of Amite; three sisters, Vivian McIntyre and Linda Jenkins, both of Covington, and Angela King, Independence; two brothers, Donald Ray Davis and Gilbert Roy Davis, both of Loranger; and 11 grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, James R. Davis Sr. and Ruby Mae Thompson Davis; two sisters, Bobbie Jean Fortenberry and Betty Ingram. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 3/6/2003 DAVIS, JARON E. Jaron E. Davis, 20 months old, died Monday, March 3, 2003, at St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Covington. He is survived by his mother, Manita Hayes of Hammond; his father, Fred E. Davis of Hammond; one sister, Quinta D. Thomas of Hammond; two brothers, Jamie Hayes and Terrance Landry, both of Hammond. Raymond Harrell Sr. will conduct the funeral Saturday at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Ponchatoula Cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 1/23/2009 DAVIS, JOEL A. A resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 6:50 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2009, at Sherwood Manor Nursing Home in Baton Rouge. He was 71 and a native of Montpelier. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, on Saturday from 10 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Survived by wife, Patricia Addis Davis, Baton Rouge; two daughters, Bonnie Davis Fruge and her husband, Alan, Madisonville, Elizabeth Davis Blanton and her husband, Kenny, Robert; three brothers, James A. Davis and his wife, Jo Ann, Destrehan, A. Thomas Davis and his wife, Karen, Montpelier, David M. Davis and his wife, Curtis, Alvin, Texas; and three grandchildren. Preceded in death by father, John Albert Davis; mother, Myrth Bornes Davis Cambre. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cardinal Hospice, 11745 Bricksome Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70816. For an online guestbook, please visit www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/17/2003 DAVIS, JOHN H. A resident of Ponchatoula, he departed this life Thursday, Nov. 13, 2003, at Earl K. Long Medical Center. He was 56 and a native of Anniston, Ala. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, from 1 p.m. Tuesday until religious service at 7 p.m., conducted by Elder Ezra Shannon. Dismissal at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Interment in Andrew Chapel Church Cemetery, Dennis Mill. He is survived by his wife, Martha L. Davis, Ponchatoula; two daughters, Sonja Davis and Maltrika Davis, both of Baton Rouge; three stepsons, Leonard J. London Jr. and wife Nicole and Tyrone London, all of Hammond, and Sgt. Jamye London, Afghanistan; a sister, Ida Mae Collins, Chicago; five grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; an aunt, Rosie Lee Turner, Anniston; and other relatives and friends. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 4/22/2003 DAVIS, JOHNNY LEE Johnny Lee Davis, 56, died Monday, April 14, 2003, at his home. He is survived by one daughter, Joenit Berry; one son, Johnny Lee Davis Jr.; four sisters, Minnie Mae Porter, Theresa Legard, Effie Johnson and Irma Brooks; and three brothers, Willie, Robert and Alfred Williams. The Rev. Samuel Brown conducted the funeral today. Burial was in Holly Gardens Cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, was in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 12/31/2003 DAVIS, JUANITA Loranger - Juanita Davis, 75, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003, at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, Independence. Survivors include one son, Freddie Lee Douglas of Independence; her mother, Martha Booker Davis of Independence; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Fred Davis; a son, James Alexander; and a brother, Clovis Davis. Visitation will be Friday from 5 p.m. until the funeral at 7 at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond. Dismissal will be Saturday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Davis Cemetery, Natalbany. ATREYA D.M. FRAZIER Atreya D.M. Frazier, 10, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2003. He is survived by his mother, Shannon Michelle Armstead, Irving, Texas; and his father, Dornell Demetrick Frazier of Alabama; and his grandparents, Ronald and Shirley Hart of Hammond. Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, and Saturday at New Home Ministries, Hammond, from 10 a.m. until the Rev. Darryl Phoenix conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 2/25/2005 DAVIS, JUANITA BETHEL A resident and native of Hammond, she died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, at Belle Maison Nursing Home, Hammond. She was 83. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, Friday, Feb. 25, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and after 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26. Religious service at the funeral home chapel at 10 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Michael Williamson. Interment in Lanier Cemetery, Loranger. Survived by her husband, Wallace W. Davis, Tickfaw; a son and daughter-in-law, Denny B. and Dory Davis, Gonzales; a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Charles Givens, Ethel; two granddaughters, Terri Arnold and Kim Thibadeaux; and three great- grandchildren, Megan and Haley Thibadeaux and Amber Arnold. Preceded in death by her mother, Edna Bankston Bethel; father and stepmother, Dudley and Elvie Dunnington Bethel; a grandson, Brandon Scott Davis; and a half-sister, Jacqueline Bethel Goode. *************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/davis2.txt