DAVIS OBITUARIES, Henry County, Missouri ==================================================================== DAVIS, Cora N. NEPTUNE 1881 - 1969 Cora N. Davis, the youngest child of William H. and Eliza Virginia Neptune, was born in Henry County, near Piper, Mo., April 24, 1881. After an illness of one year, she departed this life December 28, 1969, at the Mountain View Professional Convalescence Home, Festus, Missouri, having reached the age of 88 years, eight months and four days. Her brother, Elmer Neptune, and two sisters, Mrs. Bertie Chapin and Miss Iveh Neptune, preceded her in death. On February 1, 1905, she was united in marriage to Troy Davis. To this union four children were born: William Orin, Mildred, Nolia and Harold Leroy, who preceded her in death in July, 1943. In 1927, Mrs. Davis and her family moved to Appleton City where she resided until she moved to Clinton, Missouri in 1949. Her love for flowers led her to spend much time out of doors cultivating them, and sharing them with her many friends. At an early age she became an active member of the White Oak Methodist Church, later her membership was transferred to the Appleton City Methodist Church and at the time of her death, she was a member of the United Methodist Church of Clinton, Missouri. In 1946, she was installed as the Worthy Matron of the Olive Branch Chapter #157 of the Order of the Eastern Star of Appleton City, later transferring to the Clinton Chapter #73. She leaves to mourn her passing, one son, William Orin Davis of Albuquerque, New Mexico; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Rosbrugh of Appleton City, Mo.; and Mrs. Nolia Williamson of Pevely, Mo.; seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, as well as a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted by the Revs. Admiral Phillips and Charles Pence at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Appleton City at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 31, 1969. Accompanied on the piano by Mrs. W. B. Stout, Jr., soloist B. E. Wharry sang "How Great Thou Art" and "God Will Take Care Of You". Pallbearers were Gene Niemann, Wm. C. Niemann, Jr., Leon Long, C. W. Ellis, Ray Majors and Oscar Wafel. Burial was in the Appleton City Cemetery. DAVIS, Elizabeth Jane JAMES LEE 1842 - 1929 Sudden Death of Pioneer Woman - Mrs. Elize Jane Davis died quite suddenly Monday evening, May 27, at her home, seven miles southeast of Clinton. She had eaten a light supper and shortly after complained of a smothering sensation and passed away at 8 o'clock, at the age of 87 years, 12 days. She was born May 16, 1842, to John James and wife, in Mulenburg, Ky. She had two sisters and three brothers who have gone on to their reward. Cy Spencer, of Clinton, was her only living nephew, here. When a small child, her parents moved to McComb, Ill., and that was her home until she was 11 years of age, when with her parents and a neighbor's family, Geo. French, came overland to Missouri, in wagons, bringing their stock with them. They were several weeks on the way. Her father settled on the farm where Lafe Groff now lives. At that time, there was only one house between their home and Clinton. Here she grew to womanhood and was converted and united with Bethlehem church in early life. She loved her church and was loyal to it all down the span of years. In 1858, she was married to Richard Lee. To this union one child was born, Mary Lee, now Mrs. Wilbur Huey, of Deepwater. When Mary was only six weeks old, her father marched away to war. He served in the Confederate Army under General Price and was killed near Little Rock, Ark. in 1862, leaving wife and babe to fight life's battles along unprotected. Her horses were stolen, her home entered, ransacked and things destroyed. March 17, 1864, she was united in marriage to Cyrus Davis and came as a bride to the home where she had lived these long, long years and left it to go to her heavenly home. Into this home twelve children were born - Charley and Ira living near the old home; Willis and Jeff at home; George, Rosie, little Bessie, Wilbur and Ready, and three infants are waiting to greet their mother in heaven. There are five children of her husband by a former marriage. They are: Mrs. Sarah Waters, Mrs. Malia Waters, Delia, Mattie and Johnnie Davis, who are dead, but they with their children were very close and dear to her. The grandchildren of these departed, loved Grandma dearly and counted it a pleasure indeed, to come back to the old home and visit and be mothered by Grandma and by many tokens of love they had cheered her declining years. Besides her children she leaves 24 grandchildren, 30 great- grandchildren and to the descendants she leaves a priceless heritage of an honored name. She was a woman of unusual intellect and of the highest of moral standards. She had been a power for good in her neighborhood. She was an active worker in her church and Sunday School. She was a teacher in the Sunday School for many, many years until sickness in her family made it impossible for her to attend. She was a model housekeeper and a lover of flowers and from early spring to late fall her yard was a mass of blooms. She had two clusters of peonies that were unusually fine this year. With the aid of her cane she walked down the walk to count the blooms and there were 54 on one and 50 on the other. Oh, the joy she got out of blooming flowers. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Banks, Wednesday, May 29, at 10:30 a.m. at the Bethlehem church. The following grandsons were pallbearers: Ernest Huey, Albert Huey, Robert Huey, Russel Huey, Cecil Davis, Gene Davis. Eight great-granddaughters were flower girls - Blanch Huey, Wilma Crawford, Rosemary Huey, Evelyn Crawford, Mary Crawford, Pearl Mitchell, Grace Davis, Wilma Martin. Knowing her love for flowers we laid her to rest beneath a mound of beautiful flowers. DAVIS, Eva M. n/a - 1992 Eva M. Davis, 66, Lincoln, died August 13, 1992 at the home. Services were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Lincoln United Methodist Church; burial in the Lincoln Cemetery. Mrs. Davis was born in Whittier, Ca., moved to Pittsburg, Mo. in 1944 and moved to Lincoln in 1946. She and her husband owned the Fred Davis & Son Chapel, Lincoln, until they retired earlier this year. They owned Davis Furniture in Lincoln until 1976. She was a member of Lincoln United Methodist Church and Ruth's Circle. She was a member of the Missouri and National funeral directors association. Survivors include her husband, Fred Davis of the home; a son, LeRoy Davis, Wheatland, and three grandsons. DAVIS, Joseph, Colonel 1819 - 1902 Colonel Joseph Davis, who died at Walker, Mo., March 3, at the age of 83 years, the father of Mrs. Firmin Desloge of St. Louis, was at one time one of the largest property owners in Missouri and before the Civil War owned nearly all the town of Clinton, in Henry County. The war came and his slaves were taken away. He joined the confederacy and his wealth was greatly reduced before the struggle between North and South was decided. Colonel Davis was born at Raleigh, N.C., in 1819. He was a direct descendant of Sr. Walter Raleigh. In 1837 he came to Missouri and was one of the founders of Clinton. He purchased thousands of acres and made many improvements before the Civil War came. He was a Major on General Price's staff and took part in many of the imporatant battles of the war, advancing to the rank of Colonel. After the war he settled at Lexington, and was connected with several railroad schemes. He was the first president of the branch of the Missouri Pacific between Sedalia and Lexington. About eight years ago he was in a runaway, and death was largely due to the injuries sustained at that time. DAVIS, Susie Ella THOMPSON 1899 - 1992 Mrs. Susie E. Davis, 92, Windsor, died Monday evening, September 14, 1992, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. She was born in Windsor on November 7, 1899, the daughter of John Anderson and Mary Anna Zollicker Thompson. In 1925, she married Aubrey Davis in Sedalia who preceded her in death. She was a cashier for the United Telephone Company in Windsor for 25 years before her retirement. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Windsor. She is survived by one sister, Ruby Parrack of Windsor and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Thursday Afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Hadley Funeral Home in Windsor, with Reverend John Stewart officiating. Burial was in the Laurel Oak Cemetery in Windsor. 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