Emmett R. Davis Dies At Courtland 

FRANKLIN, July 9-Emmett Ralph Davis, 51, farmer of the Courtland community, died Sunday at his home. He was the son of the late Leondias W. and Joseph Newton Davis, of Southampton Courtland County, a member of Methodist Church where he served for many years, and president of the Davis Hunting Club, of Southampton County. 

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Flora Vick Davis and one son, Russell Giles Davis, of Courtland; three brothers, J. Ben Davis, Frank L. Davis, of Courtland, and Paul B. Davis, of Sebrell; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Williams and Mrs. Annie D. Whitfield, Courtland and a number of nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services will be held at the home at 4:30 P. M. Monday 10 Jul, 1944, conducted by the Rev. Percy D. White. Interment will be in Courtland Cemetery.

Richmond, Virginia
Richmond Times-Dispatch
10 Jul, 1944
Page 10
Obituary for Emmett Ralph Davis

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### Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Emmett Ralph Davis, 51, a farmer from Courtland, passed away on 9 July 1944. He was a member of the Methodist Church and president of the Davis Hunting Club. He is survived by his wife, son, three brothers, and two sisters.

### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

Funeral services for Emmett Ralph Davis were held at his home on 10 July 1944, conducted by Rev. Percy D. White. Interment took place in Courtland Cemetery.

### The Edited Obituary

Emmett R. Davis Dies At Courtland

FRANKLIN, 9 July—Emmett Ralph Davis, 51, farmer of the Courtland community, died Sunday at his home. He was the son of the late Leondias W. and Joseph Newton Davis, of Southampton Courtland County, a member of Methodist Church where he served for many years, and president of the Davis Hunting Club, of Southampton County.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Flora Vick Davis, and one son, Russell Giles Davis, of Courtland; three brothers, J. Ben Davis, Frank L. Davis, of Courtland, and Paul B. Davis, of Sebrell; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Williams and Mrs. Annie D. Whitfield, Courtland, and a number of nieces and nephews.

### Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Emmett Ralph Davis               |
|---------|----------------------------------|
| Age     | 51                               |
| Birth   | 1893 (estimated); Unknown        |
| Death   | 9 July 1944; Courtland, Virginia |

### Table of Relationships

| Name                  | Relationship   | Residence           |
|-----------------------|----------------|---------------------|
| Emmett Ralph Davis    | Decedent       | Courtland, Virginia |
| Flora Vick Davis      | Spouse         | Courtland, Virginia |
| Russell Giles Davis   | Child          | Courtland, Virginia |
| J. Ben Davis          | Sibling        | Courtland, Virginia |
| Frank L. Davis        | Sibling        | Courtland, Virginia |
| Paul B. Davis         | Sibling        | Sebrell, Virginia   |
| Ida Williams          | Sibling        | Courtland, Virginia |
| Annie D. Whitfield    | Sibling        | Courtland, Virginia |

### Other Relevant Information

1. Emmett Ralph Davis was a farmer in the Courtland community.
2. He was a member of the Methodist Church, where he served for many years.
3. He was the president of the Davis Hunting Club in Southampton County.

### Publication Details

- Place: Richmond, Virginia
- Name: Richmond Times-Dispatch
- Date: 10 July 1944
- Page: 10