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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, Randall Mark 24 Oct 2007 Oct 2007 Jerry Nelson Davis, Robert Lee 30 Apr 2003 Apr 2003 Don Johnson Davis, Robert Paul 15 Nov 2003 Nov 2003 Don Johnson Davis, Rosalie Stafford 20 May 2002 Jun 2002 Don Johnson Davis, Rose Lee 17 Sep 2004 Sep 2004 Jerry Nelson Davis, Roy E. 22 Feb 2002 Feb 2002 Don Johnson Davis, Ruby Rogers 19 Apr 2013 Apr 2013 Jerry Nelson Davis, Sharon Richie Dykes 25 Oct 2010 Nov 2010 Jerry Nelson Davis, Sidney Jackson 28 Feb 2006 Mar 2006 Jerry Nelson Davis, Thomas 30 Mar 2001 Mar 2001 Don Johnson Davis, Thomas Charlie 24 Oct 1998 Oct 1998 Don Johnson Davis, Thomas Denval 26 Oct 2006 Nov 2006 Jerry Nelson Davis, Thomas Elbert, Sr. 16 Jan 2003 Jan 2003 Don Johnson Davis, Tommy 15 Nov 2001 Dec 2001 Don Johnson Davis, Troy Darrall 6 Jul 2006 Jul 2006 Jerry Nelson Davis, Tyler Christian 20 Feb 2005 Feb 2005 Jerry Nelson Davis, Virgie 23 Nov 2006 Nov 2006 Jerry Nelson Davis, Virgie Boyd 13 May 2003 May 2003 Don Johnson Davis, Wallace Watson 3 Aug 2005 Aug 2005 Jerry Nelson Davis, Walter 2 Feb 2007 Feb 2007 Jerry Nelson Davis, Wanda Lee 23 May 2003 May 2003 Don Johnson Davis, Wanda V. 18 Dec 2011 Dec 2011 Jerry Nelson Davis, Willard, Sr. 31 May 2013 Jun 2013 Jerry Nelson Davis, William Pink 25 Mar 2011 Mar 2011 Jerry Nelson Davis, William Samuel 21 Nov 1999 Nov 1999 Don Johnson Davis, Willie Mae 5 May 2011 May 2011 Jerry Nelson Davis, Zellie Stafford Bridges 1 Apr 1999 Apr 1999 Don Johnson Davis, Zeona Wheat 27 Jun 2006 Jul 2006 Jerry Nelson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 10/24/2007 DAVIS, RANDALL MARK Randall Mark Davis, age 55, died on Monday, Oct. 22 at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center in Independence. He was a native and resident of Independence and a carpenter. Visitation at Geisler Funeral Home in Ponchatoula on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 12 noon until the religious service at 2 pm. Interment to follow in Holly Gardens Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Delores Schiro Davis; mother, Betty Perkins Davis; 2 sisters, Betty (Lou) Verbois and Katie Lou Farmer. He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Marvin Louis Davis, Sr and his brother, Marvin Louis Davis, Jr. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to Geisler Funeral Home, 300 S. Cherry Street, Hammond, LA 70403 for expenses. Friends may sign the online register at www.geislerfuneralhome.net. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 4/30/2003 DAVIS, ROBERT LEE Kenner - Robert Lee Davis, 45, died Monday, April 28, 2003, at his home. He was a native of Kenner. He is survived by his wife, Rosalind Lacomb-Davis of Kenner; one son, Robert Lacomb of Kenner; one daughter, Amanda Lacomb of Kenner; her mother, Barbara Loper Davis of Robert; three brothers, John Davis of Ponchatoula, Ray Davis of Marrero, and Carl Davis of Robert; and two sisters, Gladys Mulkey of Ponchatoula, and Helen Poche of LaPlace. He was preceded in death by his father, Lee Davis. Visitation will be Friday at 7 p.m. at Pontchartrain Baptist Church, 600 Hammond Highway, Kenner. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/15/2003 DAVIS, ROBERT PAUL A resident and native of Springfield, he died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2003, at his residence. He was 39. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Jim Shaul. Interment in Foster Cemetery. He is survived by a daughter, Victoria Davis, Tennessee; a son, Te John Davis, Tennessee; mother, Judy Foster Davis, Springfield; a sister, Bonnie Miller, Killian; four brothers, Ricky, Kenney, Donald and Jo Jo Davis, all of Springfield; grandmother, Mrs. Howard Foster, Springfield; and an uncle, Albert Davis, Independence. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Davis; grandparents, Angus and Nancy Dedeaux Davis; and grandfather, Howard Foster. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 5/20/2002 DAVIS, ROSALIE STAFFORD Ponchatoula - Rosalie Stafford Davis, 79, died Sunday, May 19, 2002, at Kenner Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Parker County, Texas. She is survived by her husband, James Monroe Davis of Ponchatoula; two daughters, Joy Lee Lowrey of Duncanville, Texas, and Brenda Joyce McBride of San Antonio; and one son, James H. Davis of Ponchatoula. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Georgia Maddox Stafford; two sisters, Mary Baker and Jessie Neibors; and four brothers, Alex, Willie, W.T. and James Stafford. Visitation will be today at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral, Ponchatoula, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 a.m. until the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Sand Hill Cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 9/17/2004 DAVIS, ROSE LEE Visitation will be tonight at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 to 9 for Independence native and food service worker Rose Lee Davis, 53, who died Monday, Sept. 13, 2004. Survivors include one son, Eugene Davis of Hammond; five sisters, Mary Gray of Ponchatoula, Bernice Martin, Betty Lou Parker, Joyce Marie Davis and Laura Ann Jackson, all of Hammond; and one brother, Edward Davis Jr. of Hammond. Her parents preceded her in death. The Rev. Leon Maryland will conduct the funeral Saturday at Lincoln Park Baptist Church, Hammond, at 1 p.m., and burial will be at Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 2/22/2002 DAVIS, ROY E. Owner of Davis' Christmas Tree Farm, he died at 4:10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002, at his residence near Loranger. He was 62 and a native of Amite. Visiting was held at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday. Visiting at the funeral home, from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Mike Hegwood. Interment in Briar Patch Cemetery, Loranger. Survived by his wife, Elaine Lanier Davis, Loranger; a daughter, Tammy Scafidel, Natalbany; four sons, Troy Marshall Davis, Loranger, Jeff Davis, Amite, Michael Raymond Davis, Ponchatoula, and Roy Daniel Davis, Loranger; two stepsons, Troy Adams, Nashville, Tenn., and Gary Adams, Varnado; a sister, Dora Lee Chavers, Slidell; a brother, Raymond Davis, Denham Springs; 13 grandchildren and four stepgrandchildren. Preceded in death by his first wife, Norma Neal Davis; parents, Earlie and Lillian Short Davis; a sister, Odelia Euggino; a brother, James Davis; and a granddaughter, Alicia Davis. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 4/19/2013 DAVIS, RUBY ROGERS A native of Independence and a resident of Clinton, La, died on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 1:40 PM at WellStar Community Hospice in Austell, GA. She was 64 and a Food Service Specialist. Visiting will be Friday, April 19, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at Richardson Funeral Home, 11816 Jackson Street, Clinton. Funeral Service will be on Saturday, April 20, 10:00 AM Beech Grove Baptist Church, 8159 Hwy 961, Clinton. Reverend O.L. Bradford, officiating. Interment will be in the Smith Memorial Park. She is survived by her spouse; Alonzo Davis, Jr., five daughters; Mary A. Rogers, Charlene Lee, Shirley M. Jackson, Sally A. Jenkins and Sandra Rogers, five sisters; Elnora Smith, Theolia Campbell, Maude Rogers, Earline Spears and Bobbie Dunn, one brother; Eugene Smith, Jr. and 15 grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, two sisters, two nephews and one daughter. Her hobbies were praising the lord, attending church and singing. Arrangements entrusted to Richardson Funeral Home of Clinton (225) 683- 5222. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 10/25/2010 DAVIS, SHARON RICHIE DYKES Sharon was born April 18, 1954, in Magnolia, Miss. She went to heaven on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, at 1:42 a.m. Sharon was preceded in death by her mama and daddy, Irene and Richie Dykes, who were of Kentwood; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Dykes, who were of Gillsburg, Miss.; maternal grandparents, Melvin and Carrie Mae McMillan, who were of Kentwood, and Morris and Inez Cutrer, who were of St. Mary of the Pines; and a very special uncle, Dalton "Sac" McMillan, who was of Kentwood. She is survived by her husband, Gerald Davis, of Kentwood; son, Eric Latham and his wife, Kristen, of Kentwood; sister, Sandra and her husband, John Antoon, of Kentwood; two grandchildren, Madison and Lakyn Latham, of Kentwood; stepson, James Davis and his wife, Barbara, of Gainesville, Ga.; three stepgrandchildren, Alyssa, Lauren and Jamie Davis; three nephews, Justin Hernandez, John Richie Antoon and his wife, Kirstie, and James Antoon, all of Kentwood; great-nephew, Brayden Hernandez, of Independence; and great-niece, Adasyn Antoon, of Kentwood. She was a member of New Jerusalem Pentecostal Church. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, Monday, Oct. 25, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 a.m. until funeral service at 11 a.m., conducted by Brother Eric Latham, Brother Matt Booty and Dr. Danny Smith. Interment in Spring Creek Cemetery, Spring Creek. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 2/28/2006 DAVIS, SIDNEY JACKSON A retired elementary school principal for the West Feliciana Parish school system, he died Monday, Feb. 27, 2006, at 2:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. He was 63, born July 27, 1942 in Tunica. Visiting at his home at 612 Sligo St., Woodville, Miss., on Tuesday, Feb. 28, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting at Woodville Baptist Church, Woodville, on Wednesday, March 1, from noon until religious service at 4:30 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Gary Bunch. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Woodville. He is survived by his wife, Teresa McCurley Davis, Woodville; a daughter, Melissa Davis, Zachary; a stepdaughter, Kristen Livingston, Woodville; two sons, Sid Davis, Angola, and Chuck Davis, Tunica; two sisters, Jackie Milligan, Lake Rosemound, and Janet Hebert, Denham Springs; a brother, Charles Davis, Ponchatoula; and 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Jackson Davis Sr. and Clara George Davis; and a nephew, Joe Milligan. Pallbearers will be Jack Hutchinson, Charley Davis, Marvin Haley, Joe Faust, James Townsend, Donnie Cupit, Chuck Davis and Clint McCurley. Honorary pallbearers are Joe Wells, Bubba Sanders, T.O. Sessions, Greg Pate, Billy Smith, David Harrison, O.G. McClure and Blaine McClure. Newman Funeral Home, Centreville, Miss., is in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 3/30/2001 DAVIS, THOMAS Baton Rouge - Thomas Davis, 80, died March 24, 2001, at Regency Place, Baton Rouge. Survivors include his wife, Carrie Davis; two daughters, Inez Sparrow and Deloris Williams; two stepdaughters, Hilangela Wedd and Bernidia Well; a stepson, Willie Campbell; a brother, Cornelius Davis; 12 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 24 great-great-grandchilden. Visitation will be today from 1 to 3 p.m. at N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond. The funeral will be at 7 at Union Bethel AME Church, Baton Rouge. Dismissal will be Saturday at 10 a.m. with burial at Gilbert Memorial Park, Baton Rouge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 10/24/1998 DAVIS, THOMAS CHARLIE "T.C." A retired dairy farmer and a resident of Tickfaw, "T.C." went home to be with Jesus on Friday, Oct. 23, 1998, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 84 and a native of Ramsey. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. Religious services at the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. Sunday, conducted by the Rev. Bill Harper, the Rev. Rodney Taylor, the Rev. Jack Palmer and the Rev. Murphy Brantley. Interment in Stevens Cemetery. Survived by wife, Amy Stevens Davis, Tickfaw; a son, Carson Davis, Hammond; a daughter-in-law, Carolyn J. Davis, Hammond; a niece, Mary Faust, Tickfaw; a great-nephew, Darrell Faust, Tickfaw; two stepdaughters, Lisa Bateman, Wilson, and Sue Rome, Marshall, Va.; a step-son, David Stevens, Greensburg; a sister, Jessie Allred, Beaumont, Texas; a brother, Wallace W. Davis, Tickfaw; two grandchildren, a great-grandchild, eight stepgrandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his first wife, Lois Stevens Davis; a grandson, Tim Davis; two brothers, Hezzie Davis and Leon Davis; and a sister, Lillie Mae Kowolski. He was a member of Countryside Baptist Church. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 10/26/2006 DAVIS, THOMAS DENVAL "TOMMY" A heavy-equipment operator for Industrial Design and Construction and a resident of Galvez, he died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center after a lengthy battle with multiple myeloma cancer. He was 47 and a native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, on Thursday, Oct. 26, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation resumes at the funeral home chapel on Friday from 8:30 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Joe Alain. Interment in Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Galvez. He is survived by his wife, Tina Kelley Davis of Galvez; mother, Ruby Lill Sharp Davis of Denham Springs; two daughters and sons-in-law, Brandi Davis Ciampa and Charles "Chuckie" Ciampa Jr. of Hammond, and Melanie Holton Foster and Brian of Walker; a son, Joshua William Holton of Gillette, Wyo.; a grandson, Brock Thomas Ciampa; a brother, Jeffrey Louis Davis of Denham Springs; maternal grandfather, T.E.M. Sharp of Denham Springs; father-in-law and mother- in-law, H.J. and Doris Kelley of Galvez; brothers-in-law and sisters-in- law, Harold and Lynette Anderson of Grand Isle, Eric and Becky Kelley, and Dara Bercegeay, all of Galvez; a niece, Britni Bercegeay; and two nephews, Brad Bercegeay and Jeffery Kelley. He was preceded in death by his father, Denval Doyle "Sonny" Davis; maternal grandmother, Georgia Garrison Sharp; and paternal grandparents, Doyle and Sybil Davis. Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Davis, Eric Kelley, Brian Foster, Joshua Holton, Tommy Castleberry, Bubba Furlow and Mike Hill. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to help with funeral expenses or to the Myeloma Institute for Research and Therapy at 4301 W. Markham St., Slot 816, Little Rock, AR 72205. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/16/2003 DAVIS, THOMAS ELBERT SR. A resident of Amite, he died at 8:55 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003, at his home. He was 91 and a native of Roseland. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Visitation at the funeral home from 8 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Casey Tingle and the Rev. Pat Bourg. Interment in Roberts Cemetery, Hillsdale. Survived by his wife of 66 years, Bertha Durnin Davis, Amite; a daughter, Joyce Annette "Joy" Davis, Amite; a son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Frances Davis, Amite; three grandsons, Scott and wife DeDe Davis, Roseland, Brian Davis, Amite, and Steven Davis, St. Amant; and four great- granddaughters, Harley, Christine, Kelsey and Briley Davis. Preceded in death by his parents, Isaac Newton and Letha Gipson Davis; six brothers and seven sisters. He was a member of Amite Lions Club, Amite Masonic Lodge and Telephone Pioneers of America. He was a deacon at Kedron Baptist Church, Amite. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 11/15/2001 DAVIS, TOMMY Amite - Tommy Davis, 43, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2001, in an automobile accident on state Highway 16 West. He is survived by nine sisters, Janice Pitts, Elaine Johnson, Mary Walker and Geradine Davis, all of Amite, Patricia Davis of Tangipahoa, Mary Robertson and Vickie Hayden, both of Roseland, and Betty Carter and Mammie Jefferson, both of Ponchatoula; five brothers, Jessie and Bobby Davis, both of Amite, Jason Davis of Ponchatoula, Martin and Nicky Hayden, both of Roseland; and his mother, Gloriasteen G. Davis of Amite. He was preceded in death by his father, Adam Davis; one brother, Darrial Davis and his grandparents. Visitation will be Friday at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 to 10 p.m. Leon Murray will conduct the funeral Saturday at Unity Divine Spiritual Church, Amite, at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 7/6/2006 DAVIS, TROY DARRALL Troy Darrall Davis, a native and resident of Hammond, died on Tuesday, July 4, 2006, at his home. Mr. Davis, 64, was a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church, a former owner of Village Square Grocery and Village Square Feed Store in Albany and was retired from Crown Zellerbach. He was a former Tangipahoa Parish police juror in District 10 and was a former Tangipahoa Parish councilman in District 10, having served two terms. He is survived by his wife, Louise Beyl Davis, Hammond; sons and daughters-in-law, Darrall K. and Tiffney Davis, Hammond, and Wayne and Donna Flynt, Albany; daughters and sons-in-law, Robin Davis Rottmann and Rickey Rottmann and Joy Flynt Patterson and William Vernon Patterson, all of Springfield; 12 grand- children and two great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Margie Hebert, Independence, Mo., and Florence Gill, Norma Martin and Janice Morrison, all of Hammond. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence "Hick" Davis and Edna Coates Davis; brothers, L.J. and Clinton James Davis; and sister, Delma Wagner. Visitation at Geisler Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, on Thursday, July 6, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Further visitation at Jerusalem Baptist Church, Pumpkin Center, on Friday, July 7, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Stacy Morgan, the Rev. Greg Duncan and the Rev. Bruce Gill. Interment in the church cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 2/20/2005 DAVIS, TYLER CHRISTIAN "TY" Tyler Christian "Ty" Davis, 23 years old and a resident of Ponchatoula, died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005, as a result of an accident. He was born July 15, 1981, in Hammond. He was a former U.S. Marine Corp Reservist and was working as a lineman for Pike Electric. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Janey Ethridge Duncan and Leon Duncan; father, Terry Carson Davis; sister, Tonya Davis Costanza; niece, Sydney Costanza; and nephew, Parker Costanza. He was preceded in death by a brother, Timothy C. Davis; and grandparents, T.C. and Lois Stevens Davis and Harold and Mary Lou Nettles Ethridge. Friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20, and at the funeral home chapel from 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 21, until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Steve Wells. Interment in Sand Hill Cemetery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 11/23/2006 DAVIS, VIRGIE Virgie Davis, 74, Hammond, died November 16, 2006, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. Survivors include two daughters, Connie N. Gree of Suffolk, Va., and Angela Spurlock of Hammond; two sons, Timothy Spurlock of Huntsville, Ala., and Kenneth Ceazer of Topeka, Kansas; three sisters, Mary Gross of Hammond, Bonnie Brumfield of Independence, and Ida Mae Augusta of New Orleans; three brothers, Sandy Ceazer of New Orleans, Martin Ceazer of Independence and Sampson Ceazer of Houston, Texas, and six grandchildren. The funeral will be Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Faith Temple Ministries, Independence, conducted by Elder Timothy Richardson. Dismissal will be Saturday at 11 a.m. followed by burial at Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 5/13/2003 DAVIS, VIRGIE BOYD A native and resident of Hammond, she died Sunday, May 11, 2003, at Belle Maison Nursing Home, Hammond. She was 77. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday. Visiting at the funeral home chapel from 8 a.m. until religious service at 9:30 a.m. Thursday. Interment at Rose Memorial Cemetery. Survived by her two daughters, Marian Albanese, Hammond, and JoAnn Stafford, Independence; a brother, Curtis Earl Boyd, Fort Worth, Texas; two grandchildren, Pamela Slade and Kelly Jo Stafford, both of Independence; four stepgrandchildren and five stepgreat-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Manny E. Davis; a son, Bobby Durant; and parents, William and Pearl Badon Boyd. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 8/3/2005 DAVIS, WALLACE WATSON "Train up a child in the way it should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6. Wallace Watson Davis, 82, died on Sunday, July 31, 2005, at his home in Tickfaw. He was a native of Ramsey, the son of the late Thomas and Lillie Lee Davis. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Sandra L. and Charles Givens of Slaughter; son and daughter- in-law, Denny and Dory Davis of Gonzales; granddaughters and husbands, Terri and Rusty Arnold and Kim and Mike Thibodeaux; great-grandchildren, Magan and Haley Thibodeaux and Amber Arnold; and special friends, Jerome Guagliardo and Vince Cefalu. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Juanita Bethel Davis; sisters, Lillie Mae Kowolski and Jessie Allred; brothers, Hezzie, T.C. and Leon Davis; and grandson, Brandon Scott Davis. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps sergeant in World War II, having served as a tailgunner on B-29 bombers. He was former owner of Stafford Motor Supply and a member of American Legion Post 255, Loranger, Masonic Lodge 372, Baton Rouge, and Oak Grove Church of God, Loranger. Visitation was at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, on Tuesday, Aug. 2, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation at the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, Aug. 3, from 8 a.m. until funeral service at 11 a.m., conducted by Steve Elston. The family expresses a special thanks to family members, Mary Faust and Amy Davis, and friends, Deanie and Sonny Ridgell. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 2/2/2007 DAVIS, WALTER "PEE WEE" A lifelong resident of Independence, he departed this life at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007, at Lane Regional Medical Center, Zachary. He was 73. He was an employee of Community State Bank, Red and White Supermarket, Blaze Supermarket and Quality Supermarket and a stockholder of CPL/Entergy of Louisiana. He is survived by his loving wife, Lillie M. Davis of Hammond; daughter, Helen Slocum of Hammond; two sisters, Barbara Showers of Independence and Audrey Cyprian of Hammond; brother, Fred Davis of Marrero; two uncles and an aunt, John Davis of Baton Rouge, and Mumford and Ruth Francis of Independence; and a host of nieces and nephews. Visiting at Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, 1005 Perriloux St., Hammond, on Saturday, Feb. 3, from noon until funeral service at 1 p.m. Interment in Holy Garden Cemetery in Hammond. Arrangements entrusted to Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 5/23/2003 DAVIS, WANDA LEE New Orleans - Wanda Lee Davis, 73, died of cancer Thursday, May 22, 2003, at Lutheran Nursing Home, New Orleans. She was a native of Missouri, lived in Anchorage, Alaska, and Seattle. She was a retired administrative assistant and one of six organizers who help found the Krewe of Pontchartrain and worked for New Orleans Tours. She is survived by her father, Jefferson Cadwell of Tulsa, Okla.; one daughter, Amy Davis Guilbeau of Ponchatoula; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jo Ailene Cadwell. A memorial service will be held today at St. Maria Goretti Church, New Orleans, at 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Louisiana. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 12/18/2011 DAVIS, WANDA V. Wanda V. Davis, 89 years old of Hammond, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2011, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home. She was born on Saturday, April 29, 1922, in Hammond. Surviving are her 2 sons & daughters-in-law, John W. and Mary Davis, and Robert M. and Louise Davis; 5 grandchildren, Patricia Champagne and husband Dave, Deborah Davis, Stephen Davis, Elizabeth Pittman and husband Josh, and Caitlin Lufburrow and husband Steven; 3 great- grandchildren, Matthew Champagne, Davis Pittman, and Leighton Lufburrow; brother & sister-in-law, Owen and Shirley Vinyard; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Luther and Elsie Davis; and numerous nieces, nephews, great- nieces and great-nephews. She is preceded in death by husband, John R. Davis, and parents, Beulah Wittie Vinyard and Herbert Vinyard. Friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond, Sunday, December 18, 2011, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Visitation will continue Monday, December 19, 2011, from 9 a.m. until the funeral service at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in the Ponchatoula Cemetery. An online guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 5/31/2013 DAVIS, WILLARD, SR. A native of Independence, La. and resident of Baton Rouge, he died May 27, 2013 at his residence. He was 52. Visiting at St. Paul Catholic Church, 3912 Gus Young Ave., on May 31, 2013 from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. conducted by Fr. Joseph. Interment in Southern Memorial Gardens. Survivors include his daughter, Nicollete Davis of Baton Rouge; son, Willard Davis, Jr. of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Alice Guy of Blairstown, La. and Lorraine Lee of Clinton, La.; one brother, Leroy Davis of Zachary, La. Preceded in death by his wife, Valerie Foster Davis; mother, Carrie Davis; and father, Colrie Davis. Arrangements by Carney & Mackey Funeral Home, 1576 Robin St. 225-774-0390. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 3/25/2011 DAVIS, WILLIAM PINK "BILL" A master mechanic supervisor for 54 years before retiring, he died at 4:40 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at his home in Denham Springs. He was 79 and a native of Tallulah, Miss. Visiting at Community Chapel, Walker, on Thursday, March 24, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Religious service at the chapel at 10 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Arthur Ebey Sr. and Arthur Ebey Jr. Interment in Holly Gardens, Hammond. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Ruby Davis; daughter, Cecile Ebey and husband Arthur; three sons and daughters-in-law, Bill Jr. and Cindy, Earl and Gayle and JB and Diane; two sisters, Margie Davis and Mildred Davis; six brothers and four sisters-in- law, Raymond and Elaine, Alvin and Naomie, Marvin and Helen, Bobby Ray, Alford and Becky, and Roy; 20 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his father and mother, Pink Davis and Mattie Davis. He built several churches for the Lord. Arrangements by Church Funeral Services & Crematory, (225) 644-9683. www.churchfuneralservices.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 11/21/1999 DAVIS, WILLIAM SAMUEL "BILL" A resident of Independence, he died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, at St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Covington. He was a native of Trion, Ga. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Monday. Religious services at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, at 10 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Dean Martin. Interment in Colonial Cemetery, Independence. Survived by his wife, Katherine Corrente Davis, Independence; a daughter, Kathy Davis, Independence; two sons, Brian Davis, Independence, and Scott Davis, Hammond; and four grandchildren, Douglas, Danielle and Darla Davis and Holly Ward, all of Independence. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ezra White Davis. He was a member of Independence Civic Club, American Legion of Independence and past president of Lions Club of Amite. He was scout master of Troop No. 340, Amite. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 5/5/2011 DAVIS, WILLIE MAE Willie Mae Davis passed away May 2, 2011 at North Oaks Medical Center at the age of 63. She was an active and dedicated member of Zion Travelers Missionary Baptist Church in Independence where she served as president of the usher board. She is survived by her devoted husband, Bob Davis, Jr.; her daughter, Carol Davis-Jackson; one son, Bob Foster; and three sisters, Vivian Freeman, Brenda Carney, and Patricia Walker. Visitation will be held Friday, May 6 at Richardson Funeral Home of Hammond from 4:00-6:00 pm and Saturday, May 7 at Zion Travelers Missionary Baptist Church in Independence from 10:00-11:00 am. Funeral services follow at 11:00 am. Interment at Holly Garden Cemetery in Hammond. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 4/1/1999 DAVIS, ZELLIE STAFFORD BRIDGES A grandmother and great-grandmother and resident of Denham Springs, she died at 7 p.m. Monday, March 29, 1999, at Summit Hospital. She was 79 and a native of Kentwood. Visiting at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Visiting at Bethel Baptist Church, Kentwood, 10 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Tom Adams, the Rev. Terry Booth and the Rev. Gerald Martin. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Kentwood. Survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Ouida and Marvin Grace, Denham Springs; two sons and daughters-in-law, James and Dolores Brid-ges, Kentwood, and Claude and Mary Bridges, Watson; three sisters, Gladys Adams, Baton Rouge, and Ouida Anthume and Evelyn Scroggs, both of Bogalusa; a brother, the Rev. Levelle Stafford, Kansas City, Kan.; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. Preceded in death by parents, Hessie and Bertha Crockett Stafford; and husbands, Norman Bridges and Voy Davis. She was a member of Amite Baptist Church, Denham Springs and the Council on Aging. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 6/27/2006 DAVIS, ZEONA WHEAT A resident of Livingston, she died at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 25, 2006, at Ochsner Foundation Hospital in New Orleans. She was 77. Visitation will be at Seale Funeral Home, Livingston, on Tuesday, June 27, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, June 28, from 9 a.m. until service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Don Bassett. Interment in Vineyard Cemetery, Hammond. She is survived by sons, James W. and wife Nancy T. Davis of Hammond, and Ronald K. Davis of Livingston; daughter, Theresa A. Davis of Livingston; grandchildren, Sean W. Davis, Lisa M. Davis, Talia R. Bennett and Crystal R. Davis; sister, Betty Lou Thompson of Livingston; brother, Deloin Wheat of Colyell; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ward W. Davis; parents, Zack and Marie Watts Wheat; daughter-in-law, Beverly Bennett Davis; and sisters, Pearl Sziber, Mary Lou Watts and Eunice W. Stewart. She was a loving caregiver for all her family and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. *************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/davis4.txt