Family Obituaries - D
All these obituaries are for people (or their spouse) related to my husband, me, or our grandchildren. They may not be exact wording of the actual obituary as I may have changed abbreviation to full word or added punctuation and left out some items. Most of the time I will have the hard-copy obituary that I will share. If you would like a copy of this hard-copy obituary, please send me an e-mail with "Related Obituary" in the subject line. In the message of the e-mail be sure to show the full name of the person as shown on the webpage as well as the URL for the page.
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Davis, Addie M. Dyer
Funeral services for Mrs. Addie M. Davis, aged fifty-eight years, wife of John Davis of Owensville, were held Sunday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. O. C. Robinson.
She is survived by her husband; four daughters, Mrs. Lily McInvale of Malvern, Mrs. Lexie Cook of Little Rock, Mrs. Vernon McNeil of Route 1 Zenton [it says Zenton], Mrs. Tressie Wells of Owensville; three sons, Earl and Matt of Little Rock and Johnny Davis of Owensville; two brothers, Walter and Milos Dyer of Route 2, Benton; three sisters, Mrs. Rosie Burgess of Hot Springs, Mrs. Fern Wright and Mrs. Hazel Muzom of Los Angeles, California. [Benton Courier, February 19, 1942, pg 8]
Davis, Earl Raymond
Earl Raymond Davis, 50, a North Little Rock businessman, formerly of Saline County, died from suffocation in a fire in an apartment over his place of business, February 27. [Obit shows 27-tombstone shows 28.]
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Christine Davis; two sons, Billy and Mike of North Little Rock; two daughters, Marilyn Davis of North Little Rock and Mrs. Jerry Nipper of Independence, Missouri; four sisters, Mrs. Lexa Cook, Mrs. Lilla McInvale and Mrs. Rosa McNeil of Owensville, Mrs. Thesia Nunes of San Jose, California; two brothers, Matt Davis of Owensville, Johnny Davis of Manchester, Iowa; his father, John W. Davis of Owensville; two granddaughters.
He was owner and manager of the Davis Vulcanizing Company, and also owned and managed the Davis Motel on the Jacksonville Highway, just out of North Little Rock, a 32nd Mason, a Shriner, a member of the First Baptist Church, North Little Rock .
The funeral service was in charge of Owen Undertaking Company of North Little Rock and the service was held in Owensville Baptist church Sunday with the Rev. Clarence Shell, Jr., officiating. He was buried in the Owensville Cemetery beside his daughter, Betty Juanita Davis. [Benton Courier, March 5, 1959, pg 4A]
Davis, Matt William
Matt William Davis, aged 47, of Owensville, died Wednesday at a Little Rock hospital. He was a Baptist, a Mason, and a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rosemary Kisel Davis; two sons, Matt Davis, Jr., with the Air Force at Little Rock and Tommy Davis of Owensville; a daughter, Addie Lou Davis of Owensville; a brother, Johnnie Davis of Iowa; four sisters, Mrs. Lilla McInvale, Mrs. Lexa Cook and Mrs. Rosa McNeil, all of Owensville, and Mrs. Tresie Nunes of California.
Funeral arrangements were by Ashby Funeral Service. [Benton Courier, August 29, 1963, pg 2A]
Deere, George Etta Barnette
George Etta Deere, age 89, of Little Rock died February 16, 2008, in Melbourne, Florida.
She was born in Owensville, Arkansas, on August 25, 1918, to the late Jessie A. and Lucinda Barnette.
George Etta graduated from Arkansas Teachers College and received her Masters degree from the University of Arkansas. She was a teacher for many years in the Little Rock Public School District. She retired to enjoy cooking, gardening and farming activities. George Etta recently enjoyed spending her winters in warm weather which allowed her to continue her hobbies year round. She was a member of Pulaski Heights Baptist Church. She belonged to Delta Kappa Gamma.
George Etta was preceded in death by her husband, Runyon Deere, and her son, Robert Thomas Deere. She was survived by her daughter, Linda F. Deere M.D. Her daughter-in-law, Wordna H. Deere; and her aunt, Ruby Greenway. She is also survived by her grandsons, David Deere and his wife Kate, and Jesse Deere and his wife Amy, two great granddaughters and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 22, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at Pulaski Heights Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, Owensville Baptist Church or a charity of your choice. [Ruebel Funeral Home online obituary]
Denison, Charline J. Hartsell
Charline Denison, age 86, of Little Rock passed away August 15, 2002, at her home. Born on July 14, 1916, she was the fourth child and third daughter of Margarette and Harry Hartsell. She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 sisters, 1 brother, and an infant son. A graduate of North Little Rock High School and Eden's Beauty College, she was formerly employed by Bell Telephone Company and retired from Borden Dairy. Charline was a Christian, member of Asbury Methodist Church for more than 60 years and an active member in Win One Class. She was a charter member of Doctor's hospital volunteer team. She is survived by her loving husband or more than 65 years, Rhea E. (Ray) Denison of the home; 2 sons, Dr. Harry Robert Denison of Fordyce and Dennis Michael Denison of Little Rock; 4 grandchildren, Lane Denison of Greenwood, Blake Denison of Benton, Lauri McAdory of Benton, and Denise Denison of Hot Springs; 5 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many friends, by whom she will be greatly missed. A gathering in remembrance of Mrs. Denison will be 1 p.m. Monday, August 19, 2002, in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Custom Funerals & Cremations, 5800 W 12th St, Little Rock, 661-9111, with Rev. David Moore and Dr. William D. Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery. [from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, August 18, 2002, page 4B]
Denison, Denise Michelle
Denise Michelle Denison, of Hot Springs, died Wednesday, June 11, 2003, in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
She was born November 8, 1971, in San Diego, California, to Dennis and Patti Vance Denison.
Denise was a 1990 graduate of Lake Hamilton High School in Pearcy. She earned a degree in aviation from Henderson State University in 1993 where she was a member of Delta Zeta sorority and a member of the "Reddie" tennis team.
Denise had been a pilot for U.S. Air Express and, most recently, she was a financial advisor for Morgan Stanley in Hot Springs.
Denise and her Beardsley Bearcat will be remembered, as she was a member of the Hot Springs Cruisers Car Club.
She is predeceased by her grandparents, Rhea and Charline Hartsell Denison, formerly of Little Rock, and Godfather, Ken Starnes of Bolivar, Missouri.
Survivors include her daughter, Olivia "Libby" Rosenthal of Hot Springs; mother and stepfather, Patti (Vance) and David Hays of Hot Springs; Dennis and Becky (Beasley) Denison of Little Rock; sister and brother-in-law, Lauri and Scott McAdory of Benton; step-brothers, Dave and Gary Hays of Hot Springs and Steve Hays and wife, Susan of Houston, Texas; step-sister, Suzanne Massa and husband, Mike of Little Rock; grandparents, Willie and Jimmie Wilson Vance of Owensville; step-grandmother, Lola Matthews Hays of Hot Springs; friend and former husband, Peter Rosenthal of Perth, Australia; godmother, Karen Caldwell Carlin of Little Rock; uncle and wife, John and Dorcas Vance of Benton; uncle and wife, Dr. Harry and Cheryl Denison of Fordyce; and step-uncle, Dr. Phillip Hays of Corvallis, Oregon.
Services are 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14, 2003, at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. David Moore and Larry Sherman officiating.
Burial will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Pallbearers include Jimmy Hicks, Jay Hill, Clay Jones, Rick Looper, Jay Olmedo and Ashley Rose.
Honorary pallbearers include the staff of St. Joseph's ICU-1, Dr. Jerry Barnes, Dr. Robert Johnson, Dr. R. Paul Tucker, Jessica Kingdon, Tracy Jones, Jenny Erickson and the staff of Morgan Stanley. [from The Sentinel-Record, June 14, 2003, page 10A]
Denison, Rhea Edmond
Rhea Edmond 'Ray' Denison, age 85, of Little Rock passed away suddenly Jan 14th. Born March 16, 1917, in Little Rock, he was the only son of Robert and Della Denison. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, and his loving wife, Charline Hartsell Denison, who passed away on August 15, 2003. Rhea and Charline had celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in good health on April 24, 2002. Rhea is survived by 2 sons, Dr. Harry Robert Denison of Fordyce and Dennis Michael Denison of Little Rock; 4 grandchildren, Lane Denison of Greenwood, Denise Denison of Hot Springs, Blake Denison of Benton, and Lauri McAdory of Benton; 5 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, and many friends, by whom he will be greatly missed. Rhea served our country during World War II and was a combat veteran. He was retired from Alcoa Aluminum in Benton. Since April 1933 he has been a continuous active member of Asbury Methodist Church and was a member of the Win One Class. He was a licensed Ham Radio Operator with the call sign W55SMU. (W5 Sugar Mike Uncle) since 1951. He was active in the Ham Radio Club, and the Razorback Net 3937 where he met early every morning. He was also a member of the North Little Rock Elks Club. A Gathering in Remembrance of Mr. Denison will be Friday, January 17, 2003, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, with Rev. David Moore and Dr. William D. Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, January 16, 2003, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, Custom Funerals & Cremations, 5800 W 12th St, Little Rock, 661-9111. [from the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, January 16, 2003]
Doda, Thelma Maxine Ketchem Stankey
Thelma May Doda Services: Wednesday, October 25, 11 am. Graveside services will be held at Union Cemetery on Wednesday, October 25, 1995, at 11:00 a.m. for Thelma May Doda, 85, who left us to be with Jesus on October 22, 1995. Rev Bob Schwartz will officiate. Visitation will be Tuesday from 12 noon until 7 p.m. Born May 26, 1910, in Burbank, California, she moved to Bakersfield at an early age. She was a 71 year member of the First United Methodist church, past Matron of O.E.S. Bakersfield Chapter #125, a charter member and Past President of Beaucant, and Daughters of the Nile. She was preceded in death by her husband, John D. Doda. Mrs. Doda is survived by her daughter, Colleen Burum; grandchildren, Becky Modahl and husband Mark; Greg Burum and wife Jennifer, Jeff Burum and wife DeDe; and 8 great-grandchildren. She was a loving and caring person to family and friends and will be missed greatly. Special thanks are extended to the First United Methodist Church, O.E.S. Chapter #125 and staff at Beverly manor for their loving care, concern and support. Grandma, you always told me you were my best friend and you truly were. You always had faith in me and loved me unconditionally. I will miss you, bit I know you are in heaven and I will be with you again someday. Doughty-Calhoun-O'Meara funeral directors. [from Bakersfield Californian, October 24, 1995]
Dulaney, Fred
Death Ends 55-year Bank Record for Fred Dulaney; Services are Held Here
People from all walks of life paid their last respects here Monday afternoon to Fred Dulaney, native of Houston, who began his banking career in Tupelo 55 years ago and who was executive vice-president of the Houston state Bank at the time of his death. He was 77.
The chapel at the Houston Funeral Home was filled to capacity and many persons stood on the outside at 2 p.m. Monday as the Rev. Howard Hathorn, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, told of the admiration with which the Houston banker was held, not only in the community but throughout the state.
The pastor said that all of his adult life the deceased had been engaged in the handling of money, and that he had so lived his life that he had laid up treasures in heaven "where neither moth nor dust doth corrupt."
Active pallbearers were Flavius Alford, Bob Scott, Harold Craig, Bobby Mooneyham, Hugh Vickery and Johnny Murphree.
Interment was in the Houston Cemetery.
Mr. Dulaney is survived by his wife, Mrs. Irlene Pearson Dulaney of Houston, and two brothers, James Dulaney of Houston and Lt. Col. Dan E. Dulaney of Bayonne, New Jersey.
The Houston banker just a few days ago had turned the first spade of dirt on construction of the Northgate branch of the Houston State Bank, this community's first drive-in bank.
He was admitted to the Houston Hospital Friday night, October 19, after attending a bank director's meeting here. He suffered a heart ailment. He died at 10:30 p.m., Saturday, October 20.
Fred Dulaeny worked in Tupelo several years, first with the old First National Bank, later with the People's Bank and Trust Co. He returned to Houston in Jan 1920, as assistant cashier with the Houston State Bank was organized. He was assistant cashier to the late A. M. Harley, and the two of them and Miss Louise Evans made up the original bank staff.
He was born in Houston August 8, 1896, the son of the late Daniel C. Dulaney and Minnie Tabb Dulaney. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and was a Mason.
It was thought that he might be the last surviving charter member of the Houston Exchange Club, unless Charlie Justice of West Point as also a charter member.
He was a member of the American Legion Post, and a member of the 40 et 8. For many years, he served as treasurer of the local Red Cross chapter, and as active in the War Savings Bond program. He was a World War I veteran, and a former district vice president of the Mississippi Bankers Association. [from the Tupelo Journal October 25 1973]