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Mr. Albert L. Hardemon  (b.1927 d. 2- 2001) 

Mr. Albert L. Hardemon was born in the year of 1927 to the parentage of the late Mr. Thomas and Wardell Hardemon of Gilmer, Texas in Upshur County. 

He was a native of Valley View Community. He was a member of Valley View Baptist Church at an early age in Gilmer, Texas. He served in the Armed Forces. He united in Holy Matrimony to Earline F. Smith on March 22, 1953. 

He was preceded in death by his lovely wife, one son, four sisters and three brothers. 

He leaves to cherish his memories: five children: Peggy Fisher, Tony (Janet) Hardemon, Marilyn (Patrick) Burks, Chris (Wanda) Hardemon and Albert Hardemon, Jr.; eight grandchildren, one great grandchild; sisters, Zella Hart of Terrell, Texas; Maggie Smith of California; Trevinio Walthall of Dallas, Texas; Arcola King of Gilmer, Texas and Eula Ford of Gilmer, Texas; brothers , Huey L. Jones of West Texas and Uqchardt Jones of Dallas, Texas; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Interment: Paradise Cemetery North 
Houston, Texas 

Mrs. Juretta Ford  (b. 9/22/1889  d. 7/1985) 

Mrs. Juretta Ford was born to the late Doug and Joe Anna Jeffery September 22, 1889. Sister  Ford was born in Upshur County. She united with the Valley View Baptist Church at and early  age. She was a faithful member until death. Sister Ford was a member of the Heroines of Jericho number 127. 

She was married to the late William Henry Ford who preceded her in death. Two sons, Love Ford and Jimmie Ford also preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn: one son, Mr. Henry Ford; two sisters, Miss Beatris Jeffery and Mrs. Theo Fagan both of Gilmer; three brothers, Horace Jeffery of Gilmer, Texas; Lincon Jeffery of Cason, Texas; Elliott Jeffery of Wichita Falls, Texas; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives. 

Interment: Valley View Cemetery 
Gilmer, Texas 

Mr. Judge Davis 

Sunrise: June 28, 1907 Sunset: July 23, 1990 

Mr. Judge Davis was born to the union of Miles Davis and Amanda Hardeman Davis, in Gilmer, Texas. At an early age he united with the Valley View Baptist Church in Gilmer, Texas. He united  in holy matrimony to Ms. Libby Jones and to this union ten children were born. Two sons J. D.  and McArthur Davis preceded him in death. After moving to Dallas, Texas through Christian faith  he united with the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church where he sang in the Male Chorus. He was a member  of Metropolitan Lodge No. 146 of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons.  At the time of his demise he was married to Julia Hogg. The angel of silence entered his life July 23, 1990. 

He leaves to cherish his memories: wife, Julia Davis; 4 daughters, Donnie Harris, Mandy Lewis, Faylene Vaughns and Katherine Redd; 4 sons, Junior Davis, Alfonso Davis, Cleo Davis and Arthur Lee Davis; one step- son, Julious Hogg; 1 brother, Celestine Davis (four preceded him in death); 2 sisters, Johnetta Smith, and Artie Nelson (four preceded him in death); thirty-six grandchildren; fifty great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. 

Interment: Carver Memorial Cemetery 
Dallas, Texas 

Miles Davis King 

Sunrise: February 15, 1925 Sunset: August 8, 1999 

Miles Davis (M. D.) King was born February 15, 1925 in Valley View, Texas to the late Felix and Otha Davis King. 

Miles was a member of Valley View Church of Christ and had served as an elder at the Cypress Street Church of Christ, where he was baptized. He retired from Lone Star Steel after 30 years of service. 

Miles married Ruby Jewel Turner on July 5, 1949. To this union 5 children were born. His son, Danny Carl King preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Ruby; daughters Bet Elaine Freeney, Houston, TX; Debra Ann Harper, Los Angeles, CA; Barbara Kaye Ervin, Houston, TX; and Carol Jeanette King, Gilmer, TX; one sister, Erece Jones, Gilmer, TX; and a brother Melvin King, Amarillo, TX. Brothers Thurman King, Joe King, and sisters Maggie Adams, Charlie Mae Hollins and Altha Owens preceded him in death. 

Grandchildren include Valorie W. King, Carbondale, IL; Eric B. King, Gilmer, TX; Alana R. and Sylvia R. Harper, Los Angeles, CA; Danielle L. Freeney and Francesca Ervin, Houston, TX; Joshua K. and Jonathan E. Howe, Gilmer, TX; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

Interment: Piedmont Cemetery 
Piedmont, Texas 

Rev. John B. Davis 

November 8, 1894 November 27, 1984 

Rev. John B. Davis was born to ther parentage of Rev. and Mrs. Miles Davis on November 8, 1894, the oldest of fourteen (14) children of which nine (9) preceded him in death. 

He accepted Christ at an early age. He united with the New Hope Baptist Church in Gilmer, Texas. He later moved to Marshall, Texas where he united the New Bethel Baptist Church.  In 1919 he married Miss Arah Bush and to this union eight (8) children were born, of which 3 preceded him in death. 

He pastored the Edward's Chapel Baptist and Mt. Moriah Baptist Churches in Marshall, Texas. In 1949 he moved to Dallas, Texas when he united with the Salem Baptist Church, now the New Jerusalem where he remained until his death.  He served in the Armed Services in World War I.  He leaves to mourn his death: four daughters, Mrs. Birdie L. Moore of Marshall, Texas, Mrs. Alzie D. Levels, Dallas, Texas, Mrs. Georgie V. Bullard, Shreveport, Louisiana, Mrs. Arah L. Broadnax, Los Angeles, California; one son Mr. Howard J. Davis, Long Beach, California; twenty- five (25) grandchildren; thirty- six (36) great- grandchildren; twobrothers, Mr. Judge Davis, Dallas, Texas, and Mr. Celestine Davis, Los Angeles, California; two sisters; Mrs. Artie Nelson, Gilmer, Texas, and Mrs. Johnetta Smith, Dallas, Texas; a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. 

Interment: Rose Hill Gardens 
Marshall, Texas 

Maggie Lee Adams 

MAGGIE L. (KING) ADAMS, the second of eight children, was born November 25, 1920, in  Gilmer, Texas to the late Felix and Otha King. She united with the Valley View Baptist Church at an early age. She completed her education at Valley View High School and received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Education degrees from Bishop College in Marshall, Texas. 

Maggie was married to John A. Adams in 1942, and to this union four children were born: Glenda K., Cedric R., Quinton L., and Karon R. In 1966 the family moved to Compton, California, and there remained until her homegoing. Maggie joined the teaching staff at Valley View Elementary in Gilmer, Texas, and later taught in the Compton Unified School District until her death. Maggie later became a member of Southwood Baptist Church in Los Angeles, California and was a member of the Order of Eastern Star. As part of her concern and love for people, Maggie exemplified Christ- like qualities. 

She departed this life on February 20, 1983 at M. L. King, Jr. Hospital in Los Angeles, California. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband and children; one grandchild, Taryn Jenaye; two sisters, Charlie Hollins of Fort Worth, Texas and Erece Jones of Gilmer, Texas; four brothers, Therman and Miles Davis King of Gilmer, Texas, Melvin King of Amarillo, Texas and Clifford King of Fort Worth, Texas; one son-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. 

Interment: Valley View Cemetery 
Gilmer, Texas 

Mrs. Correen Harris 

Born March 25, 1905 Died December 10, 1973, Mrs. Correen Harris was the youngest child born to Cead (Sebe) and Mollie Hudson, March 25, 1905 in Carthage, Texas. She attended school there and united with Wonder Grove Baptist Church at an early age.  She married Spencer Harris, December 31, 1923, who preceded her in death. To this union 17 children were born, 4 of which preceded her in death.

In 1939 they moved to Upshur County, where she joined the Lake Providence Baptist Church.  In 1952 they moved to Big Sandy where she united with Mt. Siniah Baptist Church, under Rev. E. M. Hooker. In 1959 she joined Hillside Church of God In Christ and later received the Baptism of the Holy Ghost in Fort Worth.She served first under her son-in-law and finally under her son Rev. Henry Harris through sickness and health til death.

She leaves to mourn 5 daughters: Missionary Carrie Kelly, Mrs. Katherine Webb, Mrs. Melvine Warren, Mrs. Hazel Shed, Mrs. Addie Sanders, all of Fort Worth; 8 sons: Charlie Harris of Dallas, Willie D. Harris, Rev. S. K. Harris, Rev. Henry Harris, Rev. Joe Harris, Bennie Harris all of Fort Worth and Spencer Harris Jr. and Austin Harris. Two sisters, Mrs. Mandy Robinson of Dallas and Leana Harrison of Calif., 1 brother Bennie Hudson of Dallas, 67 grandchildren, 31 great  grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild, a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. 

Interment: Fonda Cemetery 
Big Sandy, Texas 

Reverend John Davis, Jr. 

John Davis, Jr., who began his long and fruitful Gospel Ministry 34 years ago in rural Harrison County, died Sunday morning, August 22, 1976, in a Fort Worth hospital. He had battled valiantly against a weakened heart condition which had progressively grown worse for the past three years. 

John was born January 2, 1901, in rural Upshur County to the late John Davis, Sr., Mary Francis Davis. He grew up in rural Upshur County, attended Public School there, and received his early Christian Education at the old Peters Chapel Baptist Church which had been organized on his
grandfathers farm. The church was later renamed East Springfield Baptist Church. 

Following his schooling John moved to nearby Marshall, Texas and began work in the Texas & Pacific Railway maintenance shops. In Marshall he united with Mount Moriah Baptist Church. After being called to the Gospel Ministry, he was licensed to preach from the church in July of 1933. 
One of his early pastorates was the Oak Grove Baptist Church in Marshall. 

When the railway transferred him to their Fort Worth shops, Reverend Davis settled here. One of his little-known but proud accomplishments was the Sunday School Class he organized and taught during the lunch hour at the T & P shop. The little class grew and received the approval of the management at the shop. Men from all denominations, black and white, gave up their usual leisure time activities and studied with Reverend Davis. One of his coworkers, S. E. Adkins, became an 
ardent Bible Scholar, and before long responded to the call to preach the Gospel. 

Reverend Davis served as Pastor of Coleman Neal Baptist Church near Ennis in Ellis County and was serving there when he was retired from the Railroad. 

He was called to the Pastorate of Mount Horum Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Worth. Under his administration Mount Horum was rebuilt on property across the street from the original site. 
The Church has grown under his able leadership and many lives were touched, many souls were led to Christ and many inspired and helped. Earlier this year when ill health prevented his active pastoral duties, he asked the Church to accept the Reverend F. Moody, to carry on his pastoral duties during his illness. 

Reverend Davis, also served as Chairman of the Ministers Conference and General Treasurer of the Elm Grove District Association until ill health forced him to surrender these offices. 

Reverend Davis was married to the former Lula Mae Sipho on March 22, 1969, and she has been a constant and inseperable companion. 

He is survived by his faithful and devoted wife, Mrs. Lula Mae Davis; his mother, Mrs. Mary Francis Mosley of Gilmer, Texas, a sister Mrs. Mae D. Smith of Mansfield, Louisiana, an aunt Mrs. Cora Schooler of Gilmer, several other relatives and a multitude of friends. 

Interment: Cedar Hill Memorial Park 
Mansfield, Texas 

Mrs. Veltha Jones 

MRS. VELTHA JONES was born January 18, 1918, in Gilmer, Texas to the parentage of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hollins. She was a Garland resident for 86 years.  She was a member of the Mr. Moriah Baptist Church where she served as Treasurer of the church and a faithful member until her demise. 

She leaves to cherish her memories: Husband Mr. Jessie Jones, Sr., 7 daughters, Mrs. Bobbie Hunt, Mrs. Jennell Crenshaw, both of Garland, Texas, Mrs. Tempie Jennings of Dallas. Mrs. Blanche Mae Payne of Houston, Texas, Mrs. Paris Ruth Robinson of Dallas, Texas, Mrs. Edna Finch of Dallas, and Mrs. Maxine Worthal of Dallas. Texas; 5 sons, Mr. Jessie Jones, Mr. Ozie Jones, Mr. Peanie Jones, Mr. Charles Jones and Mr. William Jones of Dallas, Texas, 65 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Mrs. Daisey Ross of Fort Worth, Texas; Mrs. Gertrude Hale of Greenville, Texas and Mrs. Mozelle Brinks of Hearnes, Texas; 1 brother, Rev. Tommy Holland of Santa Anna, 
California; and a host of other relatives and friends. 

Interment: Restland Cemetery 
Dallas, Texas 

Reverend Elliott Davis 
     1901   1982 

The Reverend Elliott Davis, 81 year old Baptist Minister, a retired Brickmason, Father of nine children, and a Fort Worth resident for the past twelve years, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 1982, at a Fort Worth hospital. He had been in failing health for the past 3 months. Elliott was the son of the late Reverend Miles Davis and Amanda Hardeman Davis, and was a native of Gilmer, Texas in rural Upshur County. He grew up in Gilmer, attended public school there, and at an early age united with Valley View Baptist Church, and was Baptized. Following his schooling, Mr. Davis was married to Lula Jeffery. They were blessed with nine children, two of whom preceded him in death. Mrs. Lula Davis passed away on Christmas Eve in 1964 at nearby Gladewater. He was later 
married to Nellie Ree Johnson. No children were born to this union, and she also preceded him 
in death.

For over 50 years, Brother Davis was employed as a brick mason for Lone Star Steel Mill in East Texas.  In 1959 Elliott was called to the Gospel Ministry and was ordained by the late Reverend Butler. He served as an Associate at Valley View until coming to Fort Worth. Reverend Davis was a Master Mason, holding membership in Excelsior Lodge No. 10 Free and Accepted Masons, located in Gilmer, Texas. During the early 1970's, Reverend Davis moved to Fort Worth to live out his retirement. He united with Fort Worth's Berea Baptist Church under the Reverend Hoise Bell. He served Berea, as Associate Minister, Mission Leader, and Prayer Service Leader, until ill health impaired his service. 

Reverend Davis is survived by his five daughters: Mmes. Estha L. Minneweather , and Warlene Davis, both of Fort Worth, Ruth A. Jones, and Evelyn Milum both of Oakland, California and Mable Martin, of Houston, Texas; Two sons, Ardis and Wilson Davis both of Fort Worth; Three brothers, Judge Davis and Reverend John Davis, both of Dallas, and Reverend Celestine Davis of Los Angeles, California; Two sisters, Mmes. Artie Nelson of Gilmer, and Johnetta Smith of Dallas; 
four step-children, Kenneth Wallace of Oakland, California, Arlyn, Carlyn Stallings and Aundra Johnson all of Dallas; 23 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives. 

Interment: Valley View Cemetery 
Gilmer, Texas 

Ardis Davis,Sr. 
Precious Memories 

Ardis Davis, Sr. was born June the tenth, nineteen hundred and thirty. He was born in Gilmer, 
Texas and was the son of the late Elliott and Lula Jeffery Davis. 

Ardis grew up and received his education in the public schools of Upshur County. He was a charter member of the Valley View Baptist Church of Gilmer, Texas. 

His family and he later moved to Fort Worth, Texas. Ardis united in holy wedlock  but the marriage later terminated in divorce. 

Mr. Davis worked as a material handler for thirty years with Commercial Metals and twelve years 
with Gifford Hill Cement Company as a dispatcher. 

The "death angel" came for Ardis Davis, Sr. on Tuesday, April 8, 1997, in the Harris Methodist 
Hospital of downtown Fort Worth. He reunites with one son, Ardis Davis, Jr., and three brothers 
whom all preceded him in death. 

Left behind to cherish his undying memories: four sons, Archie Davis, Omar Davis, Donnie D. 
Davis and Bernard Johnson all of Fort Worth; four daughters, Laura Davis Peterson, Vanessa 
R. Davis Sargent, Melba R. Davis and Ruthie Davis McCullough all of Fort Worth; five sisters, 
Estha L. Minneweather, Warlene Davis both of Fort Worth, Ruth L. Jones, Evelyn Milumn both of 
Oakland, California and Mable Martin of Houston, Texas; his first wife , LaVan Lacy Davis and his 
second wife, Naomi Powell Davis both of Fort Worth; 12 grandchildren, and a host of uncles, 
aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends. 

Interment: Cedar Hill Memorial Park 
    Arlington, Texas

MacArthur Davis 
The Memory 

MacArthur Davis was born July 19, 1944 to Judge and Libby Jones-Davis in Gilmer, Texas. In this city, MacArthur attended and received his high school diploma from Valley View High School. 

Mr. Davis united with the Snow Hill Baptist Church earlier in life. He later united with the Beth-Eden Missionary Baptist Church. 

He leaves to cherish his memory; wife, Angela Johnson-Davis of Arlington; two sons, Patrick Davis of Fort Worth and Jerome Davis of Arlington; two daughters, Yolanda Davis of Fort Worth and Ashleigh Shantoya Davis of Arlington; father Judge Davis of Dallas; mother Libby Jones-Davis of Ore City; four brothers, Junior Davis of Dallas, Arthur Davis, Tommy Davis, and Cleo Davis, all of Fort Worth; four sisters, Donnie B. Harris and Mandy Lewis, both of Fort Worth, Fay Lene Vaughn of San Diego, California and Katherine Reed (Redd) of Dallas; a devoted mother and father-in-law, Louise Johnson Caldwell and Rochester Johnson; and one grandson. 

Interment: Cedar Hill Memorial Park 
Arlington, Texas 

Bro. D. B Smith 

Mr. D. B. Smith was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wes Smith on April 10th, 1914. He attended Snow Hill School and also united with Snow Hill Baptist Church at an early age and remained a member until he passed. 

He leaves to mourn his passing his mother, Mrs. Margie Ann Smith, Gilmer, Texas; two sons, Mr. J. D. Smith, Cason, Texas and Elder Jimmie Ray Smith, Mt. Pleasant, Texas; four sisters, Minnie and Cecil, both of Gilmer, Roamlee, Amarillo, Texas, Willie Delores, Dallas, Texas; two brothers, Robert Smith, Gilmer, Texas and Ervin Sr., Ore City, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. 

(No death date listed on obit, but funeral held Dec. 29, 1974.) 

Interment: Snow Hill Cemetery 
 

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