Wayne I. Davis

ELIOT - Wayne Irving Davis, 63, of Pleasant Street, died Monday, Sept. 13, 1999, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital.

Born Nov. 25, 1935, in Portsmouth, N.H., he was the son of Malcom and Ethel (Cole) Davis. He grew up in Eliot and attended Eliot schools, graduating from Eliot High School in 1953. He graduated from Southern Maine Technical School in 1955.

He served in the Army and later in the Army Reserve.

He was the president of the family business, Davis Oil Service Inc. of Eliot.

An active member of the South Eliot Advent Christian Church, he served as Sunday School teacher, a church trustee and as deacon for more than 30 years. He supported the prison ministry Angel Tree, and enjoyed membership in the Washington Advent Christian Camp Meeting Association.

He was also active in many community organizations, including Eliot Little League, the Eliot Recreation Department and was a strong supporter of the Eliot Fire Department and William Fogg Library.

An avid historian, he was a collector of antiques and enjoyed restoring antique automobiles.

He was the husband of Rita (Dixon) Davis for 38 years.

In addition to his wife, survivors include one daughter, Susan, and her husband, John Crothers, of Eliot; one son, Kent, and his wife, Deanna Davis, of Alton Bay, N.H.; one brother, Glenn Davis of Portsmouth; and three granddaughters, Leah, Hannah and Lydia Crothers of Eliot.

He was predeceased by his parents; an infant daughter, Sharon Louise Davis; and a brother, Warren Davis.

Sandra L. Hills

HAMPTON - The funeral for Sandra L. Hills, 48, of 78 Braveboat Harbor Road, Kittery, who died Sept. 10, 1999, was held Tuesday from the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home, Hampton.

Services were conducted in the Second Christian Congregational Church. The Rev. Nelson "Jim" Howard, III, pastor, officiated. Barbara Kenney was organist and Judy Ringer was soloist. Words of remembrance were offered by Mandy Theriault, Karen Muscarello, the Rev. William Baran, former pastor, the Rev. Jill Vogt and several others in the congregation. Representing the York Rainbow Assembly was Shirley Alden.

Burial followed in Orchard Grove Cemetery, with the committal service conducted by the Rev. Howard. Pallbearers were Mark Muscarello, Angelo Muscarello, Victor Kelley, Jim Chandler, Tim Landry, Phil LeClair, Ernest Bowden and Jerry Theriault.

Services were also conducted at the funeral home Monday evening by the Frank E. Booma American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 6 of Portsmouth, under the direction of Betty Sanford, chaplain; Shirley Williams, first vice president; June Daly, P.D.P.; Vivian Snow, P.D.P.; Dottie St. Jock, P.P.; and participants Sandy Tessicini, Lucy Pridham, Gloria Barnes, Brenda Walton, Carol Houle, Karyl Horn, Patricia Belleville, Patty Linn Bancewicz, Bob Finn, Pat Snow, Ed Houle, John Barnes, Carl Walton, Bill Phillip, Eddie Bissognani, Joe Shaw, Kenney Newport and Bill Decker.

Paul W. Richards

EXETER - Paul W. Richards, 76, of 5 Locust Ave., died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999, at the New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton.

Born Jan. 13, 1923, in Haverhill, Mass., he was the son of the late Ernest and Pauline (Wason) Richards.

He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater and was the recipient of numerous medals. He also served with the U.S. Maritime Service during the Korean Conflict. He was a well-known builder in the Seacoast area.

He was the husband of Margery (Roberts) Richards of Exeter.

In addition to his wife, survivors include three sons, Paul David Richards of Epping, Robert Richards of Gilmanton, N.H., and John Richards of Exeter; two daughters, Margery Carpenter of Rye and Barbara Richards of Exeter; his twin sister, Pauline Price of Gilmanton, N.H., another sister, Marjorie Rocha of Michigan; a brother, Ernest Richards of Farmington, N.H.; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Lila W. Kimball

HANOVER, Md. - Mrs. Lila "Myrtle" (Wilson) Kimball, 87, of 1480 Mordor Lane, and formerly of Portsmouth, N.H., died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999, at the Knollwood Manor in Millersville, Md.

Born June 10, 1912, in Milford, N.H., she was the daughter of Arthur and Lila (Stitham) Wilson.

She was a member of the Middle Street Baptist Church in Portsmouth, where she sang in the choir.

She was the wife of the late Laurence M. "Posy" Kimball.

Survivors include a daughter, M. Louise McHale of North Grafton, Mass.; a son, Bruce L. Kimball of Hanover, Md.; three grandchildren, Kevin L. Dick of Worcester, Mass., Karen L. Dick of Boston; and Brian M. Kimball of Elkridge, Md.; two step-grandchildren, Deborah Carter of Glen Burnie, Md., and Bill Carter of Wheaton, Md.; and three great-grandsons, Michael and Bryan Dick of Worcester, Mass., and Connor Jakob Kimball of Elkridge, Md.

Edward F. Badger

KITTERY - Edward F. Badger, 79, of 35 Route 236, died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999, at York Hospital in York.

Born July 25, 1920, in Brockton, Mass., he was the son of Edward F. Badger and Edna A. Freeman.

He served in the Army during the European-African and Italy Tour. He earned the Eastern Ribbon with three Bronze Stars, a Good Conduct Medal and a World War II Victory Medal.

He was a professional carpenter and painter throughout the New England area, ending his career at Yoken's restaurant in Portsmouth.

He was lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and was an active volunteer for the Disabled American Veterans, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Senior Citizens, and the Visiting Nurses Association.

He was recently honored by the Disabled American Veterans for his support with the presentation of a shadow box of his medals earned during his service years.

He was the husband of Grace (Simmons) Badger for 45 years.

In addition to his wife, survivors include two sons, Edward F. Badger III and his wife, Sheila, of Middleton, N.H., and Thomas A. Badger and his wife, Roberta, of Somersworth, N.H.; four daughters, Kathleen R. Tinkham and her husband, Charles, of Falmouth, Mass., Beverly A. Weeden and her husband, Robert, of North Berwick, Ruth E. Bowen and her husband, Donald, of Eliot, and Patricia J. Badger of Eliot; a brother, Robert Badger and his wife, Dorothy, of Brockton, Mass.; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

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