Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Fairy Lee Davis, 78
Nov 16, 2006
Everyone who knew her was sure Fairy Lee Hunt Davis was magic. From her parents, sisters and brothers, her husband and children, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, when they were with her they felt loved, special.
This lovely woman was born Jan. 20, 1928 in Joplin, and died in her sleep after a long illness, early Wednesday morning in a city hospital. She was 78.
Raised by her mother Dulcie Ann Hunt, Fairy Lee grew up in Ava, where she excelled in school. She was valedictorian in both 8th and 12th grades. She received a scholarship to Southwest Missouri State College in Springfield, where she was a member of Alpha Delta Phi Sorority, was a flag,bearer in the school's drum corps and was named Harvest Queen. It was at school she started using her middle name "Lee" for friends, but her family always used both names, as well as a sweet family nickname, "Flower," from the movie "Bambi."
She received a bachelor's degree in history in 1950.
She met Jimmy Ray Davis in 1950, and they eloped.
They moved to Oklahoma City, the same year, where her husband took a job at Tinker Air Force Base.
Her two oldest sons were both born in 1951, one in January, one in December. They were joined by a daughter in 1955, and another son in 1963. In 1965, she attended Central State College to get an Oklahoma Teaching Certificate. From that fall, until her retirement, she first taught at Westwood Elementary School and ended her career at Mark Twain Elementary in Oklahoma City.
She enjoyed most of her retirement, traveling extensively with her children, plus her sister Wanda Bautts, and brother Russell Hunt. She became an active member of First Baptist Church of Oklahoma City where she enjoyed the lessons, services and fellowship. Everyone who knew her was convinced "Fairy Lee" was a real lady, as well as having magic powers. Her manners, her always stylish wardrobe and her kindnesses earned her admiration and respect from everyone who met her.
Life at her house was always enjoyable. Everyone was welcome -- friends, family and any strays her children might bring home. She developed an avid interest in University of Oklahoma football and until her death, would watch all televised games. It was the only time she lost her dignity.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Ray Davis Sr.; her parents, Dulcie Ann Huffman Hunt and David Willey Hunt Sr.; her sisters, Wilma and Georgia Hunt, and her brother Robert Jacob Hunt.
She is survived by her sister, Velva Ellison and brother David Willey Hunt, Jr., both of Springfield, sister Wanda Hunt Bautts of Rogers, Ark., Russell Hunt of Ava, and Ralph Hunt of Harlingen, Texas.
She is also survived by her children, Jimmy Ray Davis Jr. of the home, Jeff David Davis, Sandra Lynn Davis and Kevin Clyde Mathey, and John Shannon and Francis Paulette Davis, all of Oklahoma City. She is survived by grandchildren, Shawn Anthony Davis, Tiana Ann Davis Griffey and Robert Griffey Sr., all of Oklahoma City, Lisa Dawn Davis of Baltimore, Md., Lance Scott Davis and Taner Brett Davis, both of Oklahoma City. Also surviving are great-grandchildren, Robert James Griffey Jr. and Derek Ryan Griffey, both of Oklahoma City.
Every member of her extended family - everyone who knew her - considered her the perfect lady.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 6, at the South Colonial Chapel of Vondel L. Smith & Son Mortuary in Oklahoma City, Okla.
Interment followed at Resthaven Memory Gardens, also in Oklahoma City.
Ann Cory, 79
Nov 16, 2006
Ann Cory died Nov. 1, 2006, in West Plains, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease, at the age of 79.
Born and raised in The Netherlands, she was fortunate to survive World War II, because her parents owned a grocery store.
In 1946, Ann came to California to visit her aunt and uncle, married Joe Schafer, and became a U. S. citizen.
As a child in Holland, she had fond memories of visiting her relatives' farm and loved the country life.
In 1974, she remarried and moved with Chuck Cory to a larger farm in Douglas County outside Willow Springs.
She brought with her a herd of champion Toggenburg goats. Ann had a green thumb and loved all animals, but especially her goats. She enjoyed many handcrafts, including knitting and braiding rugs.
She is survived by a daughter, Linda and her husband, Don Emblen, of California, a son, Vince Schafer, of Alaska, and a daughter, Emma Raborn, of Arkansas. Ann leaves four grandchildren, Neva, Trevor, Ashley, and Ian.
Donations may be made in her memory to Kids to Kids, Heifer International, 1 World Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72202 or www. heifer.org/kids, or your favorite charity.
Robert Lee "Bob" Riley, 76
Nov 9, 2006
Robert Lee "Bob" Riley, son of William Henry Riley and Ethel Hicks Riley, was born on Oct. 4, 1930 in Blanche, Mo., and departed this life on Nov. 4, 2006 from a heart attack in Clinton, Mo., at the age of 76.
Robert was a resident of Clinton since 1985, moving from Belton. He grew up in the Ava community in Douglas County.
On Nov. 25, 1950, Robert and Betty Jo McDaniel were united in Mountain Home, Ark., and to this union, four children were born. Betty Jo and Robert had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Ava.
Robert was a retired foundation contractor and owned and operated B&B; Foundation for years.
He was a veteran and served his country in the U.S. Army and was a life member of the VFW.
Robert was of the Baptist faith. He always said his prayers every night before he went to sleep.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards, watching westerns on TV, and his dog, Twister. He loved being with his family and his grandchildren and great-grandkids.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Buster and Bill; and one sister, Ruth Hendrix.
Robert is survived by his wife, Betty Jo, of the home in Clinton; four children and their spouses, Linda and Rayford Welch, Ava, Vicki and Terry Ryles, Clinton, Russell and Cynthia Riley, Cleveland, Mo., and Tammie and Jeff Williams, Clinton; eight grandchildren, Robert, Jamie, Earle and Jared Riley, Melinda and Tonya Ryles, and Brittney and Shelby Williams; three great-grandchildren, Deja Lindly, Ava Riley and Kathryn Woods; eight sisters, Anna Adams and Beverly Meredith, both of Independence, Virginia Taylor and Lorene Robertson, both of Mansfield, Evelyn Bagwell, Springfield, Shirley LaVon Twitty, Ash Grove, Ethel Versaw and Luzona Hartin both of Ava; one brother, Carroll Riley, Springfield; a sister-in-law, Shirley Riley, Ava; and host of other relatives and friends.
Services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, in the Clinkingbeard Chapel, Ava, with the Revs. Tom Johnson and Don Graham officiating.
Interment was in the Ava Cemetery.
Services were conducted by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at Allen Street Baptist Church, Clinton.
Frank Lee Sartin, 35
Nov 9, 2006
Frank Lee Sartin Jr., son of Frank Lee Sartin Sr. and Marlene Elene Fuller Sartin was born Aug. 20, 1971 in Olathe, KS, and departed this life on Nov. 5, 2006 at Skaggs Community Hospital, Branson, MO, at the age of 35 years, 2 months and 15 days.
Frank was a concrete construction worker and employed by Sartin Concrete Co. & Tom Hadd Concrete Co. for several years.
On Feb. 14, 1993, Frank and Tamara "Tammy" Lynn Emerson were united in marriage in Olathe, KS and to this union, two children were born.
Frank loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his daughter, Kimberly.
He was preceded in death by his one son, Cody Sartin, paternal grandfather and maternal grandparents.
Frank is survived by his wife, Tammy of the home in Taneyville, two daughters, Kimberly Ann Sartin, of the home, Ashley Davis, Olathe, KS, his parents, Frank Lee, Sr. and Marlene Sartin, Bradleyville, MO, paternal grandmother, Dollie Sartin, Bradleyville, MO, two sisters, Angie Coulter, Bradleyville, Dolly Henderson, Raytown, MO, Danny Lee Sartin, Rantoul, KS, Robert Lee Sartin, Kansas City, KS and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services are Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006, 10:00 a.m. at the Bradleyville Church of the Nazarene, Bradleyville, MO with the Rev. Vernon Fuller officiating. Visitation is Tuesday from 6 to 7:00 p.m. in Clinkingbeard Chapel, Ava, MO.
Services are being conducted by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, MO.
Valma Agnes Huff, 92
Nov 9, 2006
Valma Agnes Huff, the daughter of Henry N. Davis and Ninnie Frazier Huff, was born on Jan. 2, 1914, in Bakersfield, Mo., and departed this life on Nov. 3, 2006 in St. John's Hospital, Springfield, at the age of 92.
Valma was a resident of the Ava community since 1967, moving from California. She worked in a factory in California, that made filters.
On July 27, 1936, Valma and Marvin Huff were united in marriage in Yuma, Ariz. Marvin and Valma celebrated 70 wonderful years of marriage last July.
Valma was a member of Union Grove General Baptist Church. She accepted Christ at an early age and had a very strong Christian faith and always had a smile for everybody. She enjoyed working in her flower and vegetable garden. Valma raised beautiful African violets.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Reta Davis, Gertie Hitchcock and Lola Hilton, and two brothers, Clarendon and Loren Davis.
She is survived by her husband, Marvin, of Ava; two sisters, Veva Teal, Carter Lake, Iowa, and Evelyn Ellison, Weiser, Idaho; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 6, at the Clinkingbeard Chapel, Ava, with the Rev. Tom Johnson officiating.
Interment followed in the Goodhope Cemetery.
Services were conducted by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.
DeWayne Hutchison, 55
Nov 9, 2006
DeWayne Hutchison, 55, a resident of Buffalo, Iowa, died on Friday, Nov. 3, 2006, at Genesis Medical Center, West Campus in Davenport, Iowa after suffering a massive heart attack at his home.
He was born Sept. 18, 1951, in Davenport, Iowa, the son of George and Faye (Phillips) Hutchison.
DeWayne was employed at Dahl Ford of Davenport for 24 years. In addition, he worked for Vonachen Cleaning Service and at the Casino Rock Island as a deck hand.
He was a great fan of NASCAR, especially his favorite driver, #3 Rusty Wallace.
DeWayne was fond of his Dobermans, enjoyed collecting Snap-On tools and loved the times he spent with his beloved family.
Those left to honor his memory include his sisters, Katherine (David Nix) Blew, of Buffalo, Marilyn (Chris) Wolford of Blue Grass, Iowa and Vivian (Randy) Moore of Buffalo; his brothers, Floyd (Linda Gaile) Hutchison of Phoenix City, Ala., Glen Hutchison of Buffalo, Terry (Rhonda) Hutchison of Buffalo, Michael (Kerrie) Hutchison of Davenport and Gary (Deanna) Hutchison of Ozark; his half-brothers, Bernie Hutchison of Ava, Wilburn (Louise) Hutchison of Norwood, Lee (Sharon) Hutchison of Seymour, Iowa, Ron (Judy) Hutchison of Ava, and Manuel (Sue) Hutchison of Buffalo; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
DeWayne was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Brad Hutchison, twin infant sisters, his nieces, Seri Hutchison and Dawn Lee Ward; and his nephews, Mark Hutchison, Michael Thomas Hutchison and Micah Aaron Hutchison.
Visitation was held from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, Iowa.
He will be cremated following the service.
Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. today (Thursday) at Rose Hill Cemetery, Buffalo.
Memorials may be made to the family.
Archie T. Mahan, 80
Jun 29, 2006
Archie T. Mahan, the son of William Ambrose Mahan and Ellen (Duckworth) Mahan, was born July 6, 1925, in Ozark County, Mo., and departed this life June 24, 2006, at the age of 80.
Archie was a resident of the Ava area since 1929. He was a beef and dairy farmer. His horses were special to him helping ease the everyday work on the farm.
Archie was a member of the Ava Church of Christ and Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association.
In 195l, Archie and Dora Jo Lethco were united in marriage in Mtn. Grove, and to this union, a son was born.
Archie was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Eula Price.
His survivors include his wife, Dora Jo, of Joplin; one son, David Mahan, Ava; two brothers, Lloyd Mahan, Wilder, Idaho, and Junior Mahan and wife, Esther, Wichita, Kan.; two sisters, Fern Ledbetter and husband, Ed, Checotah, Okla., and Bonnie Barnes, Wilder, Idaho; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 27, in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, with Harlin Howerton officiating.
Interment followed in the Ava Cemetery.
Services were under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.
Milan Grover Bourland, 78
Jun 29, 2006
Milan Grover Bourland, 78, eldest son of Grover Green Bourland and Pauline Nera Clanin Bourland, was born near Osceola on Feb. 9, 1928, and received spiritual promotion to the presence of the Lord on May 27, 2006.
On Sept. 23, 1949, Milan married Vera Lorene Reasoner. To this union four sons were born: James, and wife, JoAnn, of Clinton, Randy, and wife, Patti, of El Dorado Springs, Milan, and wife, Lora, Moore, S.C., and Tim, and wife, Tammy, of Gladstone.
They all, along with seven granddaughters, two grandsons and six great-grandchildren, lovingly grieve but know without question that their husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather celebrates his homecoming.
Milan loved his family and he loved music. He was self-taught and played the guitar, mandolin and banjo. He made music an important part of his ministry, as he and Vera played together.
Milan was saved the June following his graduation from high school, was sanctified shortly thereafter and within a few months answered God's call to the ministry. He received a junior college degree from Mt. Zion Bible School in 1948 and completed his bachelor of theology at Kansas City College and Bible School in 1951. His educational pursuits were, however, a lifelong quest.
This is a summary of the ministerial efforts of Milan: 1947 – 1949 Sprague, Mo.; 1949-1951: full-time evangelism; 1952 - 1956: Herriman Chapel; 1956-1959: Brush Arbor, Mo.; I959-1965: Kinser Chapel, Mo.; 1965-1969: Lowry City; 1969 - 1973: El Molte, Calif.; 1973 - 1979: Blackjack-. 1979 - 1988: Fulton; 1988 - 1996: Log Church, Mo.; 1996 - promotion Saturday: Herriman Chapel.
In addition, Milan taught at Mt. Zion Bible School for 17 years and served in several other capacities there, including dean of students, business manager, editor and publisher of the Reporter, as principal and as its president. He also served the Lord and the Church of God (Holiness) with extended periods of ministry on both the Home and World Mission Boards, the Publishing Board and the Convention Roll Committee.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 30, in the Lowry City Church of God (Holiness) with the Revs. Darrell Swearengin, Jack Smith and Noel Scott officiating.
Burial was in the Lowry City Cemetery under the direction of Sheldon Funeral Home of El Dorado Springs.
