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; according to the newspaper article on her marriage*, Sharon was the "granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Davidson". It appears that she was one of a pair of twin girls born in early May, 1939, and listed as age 10 months on the 1940 census, East Grand Valley, Garfield Co., CO., page 1A in the household of Andrew and Olive Alice (Dutton) Davidson. The names of the twins were listed as Shirley and Sherrill Davis. There was no Davis male listed in the household. The two listed daughters of Andrew and Olive were Winnie Davidson, age 23, and Nettie Davidson, age 17. On the 1950 census, in the household of Robert A. Davidson where his parents Andrew and Olive Davidson were living, are also listed Sharon M. and Sherrill K. Davis. The Davidsons had one older daughter, Velma, who had married in 1934 to Lloyd Powers and had two children by 1940. So either Winifred or Nettie was the unwed mother of the Davis twins, and none of the online information about their later lives, including a very comprehensive obituary for Nettie, reveals who was the mother of the twins. DLB 2025

* The Daily Sentinel, Grand Junction, Colorado; Tuesday, 11 JUN 1957, page 6 (Newspapers.com).

; ceremony by Rev. Otto Duckworth of Rifle, Colorado.

The Daily Sentinel, Grand Junction, Colorado; Tuesday, 1 JUN 1957; page 6; (Newspapers.com):

DILLON-DAVIS RITES SATURDAY ARE TOLD

GRAND VALLEY -- At a wedding at the home of the groom's mother, Mrs. Elsie Dillon, Robert Dillon and Miss Sharon Davis, both of Grand Valley, exchanged marriage vows Saturday at 3 p.m. The Rev. Otto Duckworth of Rifle officiated at the single ring ceremony. Mrs. John Brown and Lee Gonzales were their attendants.

Mrs. Dillon is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Davidson of New Castle formerly of Grand Valley. She graduated with the class of 1957.

Dillon is the oldest son of Mrs. Elsie Dillon and is now employed with the Western Electric at Durango.

Out-of-town relatives were Mr. and Mrs. Andy Davidson and son Bob, of New Castle; James Clarke, Grand Junction, grandfather of the groom; Mr. and Mrs. Neal Lord, Grand Junction, aunt and uncle of the groom; Mrs. Dale Broom and daughter, Deanna, Grand Junction, aunt and cousin of the groom; Joe Waddell, Patsy and Jeanne Crawford of Grand Valley.

The young couple will live in an apartment at the home of the groom's mother, Mrs. Elsie Dillon, for the present.

A reception held at the home of Mrs. Jessie Baughman, following the ceremony, with about 25 friends and neighbors in attendance.

Obituary - The Daily Sentinel, Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado; Thursday, 4 OCT 1962; page 20; (Newspapers.com):

Mrs. Robert Dillon

GRAND VALLEY -- Mrs. Robert Dillon, 23, of Denver, a resident of Grand Valley for much of her life, died early this morning at Colorado General Hospital there.

Her infant son, born two days ago, died shortly after birth.

Mrs. Dillon was the former Sharon Mae Davis. She was born in Grand Valley. She married Robert Thomas Dillon there June 8, 1957. The couple moved to Denver two years ago.

She is survived by her husband and a son Joe; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Davidson, of New Castle, and a twin sister, Mrs. Sherill Powell of Rifle.

Funeral services will be held in Grand Valley under the direction of Sowder Funeral Home.

Funeral Notice -- The Daily Sentinel, Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado; Friday, 5 OCT 1962; page 12; (Newspapers.com):

Mrs. Robert Dillon

GRAND VALLEY -- Funeral services for Mrs. Robert Dillon and her infant son will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Grand Valley High School. The Rev. Otto B. Duckworth will officiate. Burial will be in Battlement Mesa Cemetery under the direction of Sowder Funeral Home.

Mrs. Dillon, the former Sharon Mae Davis of Grand Valley, died Thursday at Colorado General Hospital in Denver.

Obituary - Daily Delta, Visalia, California; Thursday, May 22m 1902; page 2; (Newspapers.com)

DEATH OF J. P. ANDERSON

J. P. Anderson, age 40 years died at his home two miles south of Exeter Wednesday morning. The deceased had been sick some time with the dreaded disease, consumption. He leaves a wife to mourn his death. The funeral will be held today at Exeter.

Obituary – (via Findagrave.com):

Samuel Lee Southard

Samuel Lee Southard was born at Light, Mo., Sept. 26 1870 and passed away at his home in Arlington Friday evening, March 18th following a very brief illness at the age of 67 years.

He was married Dec. 1, 1910, to Miss Maggie Fannon. He is survived by his wife and two children, Eugene Southard of Detroit, Michigan and Mrs. Opal Taylor of Rolla, Mo. One grandson, Rex Southard of Newburg, Mo.; two brothers, Oliver C. Southard and John Southard of St. James, Mo. One sister, Mrs. Callie Cox of Rolla, Mo., besides a number of other relatives and friends.

For a number of years Mr. Southard conducted a mercantile business at Veto, Mo. in Maries Co. for the last several years he has conducted a business at Arlington, having founded and operated the Camp Southard Tourist City at the top of the Arlington Hill. At the time of his death he was Postmaster at Arlington.

Funeral services were conducted from the Home in Arlington Sunday afternoon and a second service was held at the Macedonia Cemetery later in the afternoon by the Rev. Ferd Affolter before one of the largest groups ever assembled at the Macedonia Cemetery. Many friends came from the service at the home to remain with their very close friend to the end. His ability to make and hold friends was made evident not only by the many attending the service but also by the beautiful floral display which completely concealed the grave. He united with the Baptist Church many years ago and lived a faithful life to the end.

Rolla Herald, Rolla, Missouri, 31 MAR 1938.

Obituary – Rolla Herald, Rolla, Missouri; Thursday, 17 APR 1941, page 4 (Newspapers.com):

JOHN L. SOUTHARD

John L. Southard was born in Maries County, Mo., Sept. 8, 1879 and passed away at his home in the Light Community, Thursday morning April 10, 1941, following an illness of several weeks at the age of 61 years, 7 months and 2 days. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Josie Southard and six children, five sons, Ralph, Clarence, Lloyd and Waldo all of the home and Odell of Camp Robinson Ark. One daughter, Mrs. Grace Kean of St. James. Also one grandchild survives besides a large number of other relatives and many many friends. Mr. Southard had spent his entire life in Maries County. He was the last member of his family of brothers and sisters. Funeral services were conducted from the home Sunday afternoon by Rev. E. A. Odell. Music was furnished by the Peck sisters of Salem, M., with a special selection by the Davis sisters.

Pallbearers were Archie Cox, Eugene Southard, Lonnie James, James Southard, Charley Williams and Eugene Hart.

The large floral tribute and the attendance of a very large group of friends gave evidence of the high esteem held for this neighbor and friend.

Burial was made in the Macedonia Cemetery under the direction of Null & Son of Rolla.

Obituary - Rolla Herald, Rolla, Missouri; Thursday, July 13, 1933; page 6; (Newspapers.com):

George T. Cox of North Dillon, Dies

St. James Leader.

George T. Cox died July 1st, 3:30 p.m. in the house in which he was born in North Dillon township.

He was born November 11, 1860 and was united in marriage to Mary C. Anderson, January 13, 1884. Seven children were born to this union, two preceding him in death.

G. A. Cox, Rolla, Mo., Lydia Grosshart, Briggs, Wyo.; Edith Romine, St. Louis, Mo.; Ernest J. Cox, Tin Sin, China; nine grandchildren and one sister, Mary Elizabeth Jones, survive. He was buried at Wishon Cemetery Sunday afternoon. Rev. O'Dell preached his funeral.

Obituary - Rolla Herald, Rolla, Missouri; Thursday, April 2, 1942; page 8; (Newspapers.com):

George Arch Cox

George Arch, son of the late George and Mary Anderson Cox, was born near St. James, Mo., October 18, 1996 and passed away at his home on Highway V, Route 1, Rolla, Mo. at one o'clock Saturday morning following a brief illness at the age of 55 years, 5 months and 10 days.

On September 15, 1915 he was united in marriage to Miss Freda (sic) Belle Skaggs and to this union four children were born. One daughter, Mary Annetta, having preceded him in death on April 22, 1920. He leaves to mourn his untimely death his devoted wife and three children, Helen, Clifford and Louise, all of the home address. Three sisters, Mrs. Effie Bushie of Hooker, Mo., Mrs. Lidie Groshart of Rawlings, Wyo., and Mrs. Edith Romine of St. Louis, and one brother, Earnest Cox, besides a large number of other relatives and many, many friends.

Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon from the home by Rev. E. A. Odell. Pallbearers were Clarence and Odell Southard, Roy Jones, Johnny Jackson, Emil Parrott and Gilbert Brown.

Mr. Cox had spent the greater part of his life in the community where he was born and reared. The high esteem in which he was held by all who knew him was evident by the very large attendance at the final rites. He was widely known for his desire to be of help to others, he was a kind and loving husband and father , an honest truthful man, a real neighbor.

Burial was made in the family lot in Wishon Cemetery near Dillon, Mo., under the direction of the Null & Son Funeral Home.

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

John Mark Dalton

January 27, 1957 — July 25, 2023

With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we bid farewell to John Mark Dalton, who peacefully passed away on the morning of July 25, 2023. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and sibling. He left an unforgettable mark on the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Born on January 27, 1957, to Lawrence Edward Dalton and Helen Mae Cox Dalton. John was born eighth out of the nine children and grew up on a farm in West Jordan. After graduating from Delta High School in 1975 and attending SUU in Cedar City, he embarked on a journey that led him to meet the love of his life, Julie Eckley. They shared a life in West Valley City before relocating to Ontario, Oregon, where they spent several years before finding their dream home in Fairview, Utah.

John had a long prestigious career in food manufacturing and was well respected by those he worked with. He was a passionate supporter of the Utah Utes and the St. Louis Cardinals, always cheering them on with unwavering loyalty. John was a wonderful cook. He always made enough food to feed a small army because he didn't want anyone to go hungry. He also loved listening to music and had a very diverse playlist. John's true joy came from spending time with his family creating precious memories. John found pleasure and peace fishing and golfing.

John's most exceptional quality was his genuine love and support for others. He had an innate ability to be the first to lend a helping hand during difficult times, by offering kindness and empathy without hesitation. John could talk to anyone, with a humble knowledge of whatever the subject was. John could make you laugh.

As we mourn his loss, we also celebrate the life of a remarkable man whose love, compassion, and unwavering support touched the hearts of all fortunate enough to have known him. John's life and legacy will forever live on in our hearts.

John was preceeded in death by his mother and father, his siblings, Sharon Dalton Hyatt, Donald Dalton, Danny Dalton, and Carol Dalton Tibolla, sister-in-law Rosemary Dalton, and nephew Rey Dalton.

He is survived by his wife Julie Dalton, his children, Kristin Dalton Frazier and (Scott Belt), Chad and (Sharee) Dalton, and Rex and (Leticia) Dalton his grandchildren, Ryenne Ford, Maddex and Mia Dalton, Niko and Gabriel Contreras, Luke and Zach Dalton. four siblings, Frank (Pat) Dalton, Larry Dalton, Jane (Bob) Crosier, DeAnn (Roger) Dimond, brother-in-law Tim Tibolla and many loving nieces and nephews.

There will be a graveside service at Fairview City Cemetery August 12, 2023, at 11:00 am. Followed by a luncheon at the Skyline Mountain Resort Pavilion.