15 August 1951 – Chatham – “The funeral of James Robert Davis, 72-year-old resident of Gretna, will be conducted Thursday from the graveside in the family cemetery at Appomattox.
“Mr. Davis died yesterday afternoon in Memorial Hospital, Danville, following an illnes of one year.
“He was a native of Halifax county, but he had lived most of his life in Appomattox where he operated a store and farm. Upon retiring six years ago Mr. Davis made his home with his siter, Mrs. C. M. Andrews. of Gretna.
“Surviving with his siter are three brothers: E. M. Davis and J. W. Davis of Clarktown; and John D. Davis of Lynchburg.
“The body will rest at Scott Funeral Home until 10 a.m. Thursday when it will be taken to Appomattox for last rites.”
Source
“John Robert Davis Funeral Conducted,” The Bee (Danville, Virginia), 15 August 1951, 12.