June S. Blake

PORTSMOUTH - June S. Blake, 70, of 225 McKinley Road, died Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999.

Born Oct. 13, 1928, in Pittsburgh, Pa., she was the daughter of Stacey and Elizabeth (Baker) Blake.

She was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church.

She enjoyed her church activities as well as her three cats.

Survivors include a cousin, Joyce B. Scheen of Portsmouth, and an aunt, Grace Mackey of Sonoma, Calif.

Doris E. Checklick

BREMEN, Ohio - Doris Elaine Checklick, 58, died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999, at her residence.

Born April 21, 1941, in Phillipsburg, N.J., she was the daughter of Donald Earl MacDonald and Evelyn (DeHart) MacDonald.

She was employed at Colony Classic Interiors in Lancaster, Ohio.

She was the wife of Charles M. Checklick.

In addition to her husband, survivors include a son, Michael M. Checklick and his wife, Tammy, of Logan, Ohio; three grandchildren, Charlie, John and Jessica Checklick of Logan, Ohio; two sisters, Mary Newman and her husband, Robert, of DeLand, Fla., Joyce Leonakis and her husband, Billy, of Congers, N.Y.; a brother-in-law, John Checklick and his wife, Sandy, of Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; two nieces, Susan Checklick of New York City and Nancy Checklick of Washington, D.C.; and two nephews, Bobby Newman of Ormond Beach, Fla., and Michael George Leonakis of Congers, N.Y.

Henry Dannis

KITTERY - Henry Dannis, 82, of Kittery, Maine, died Monday, Sept. 13, 1999.

Born Aug. 12, 1917, he served in the Army during World War II and worked at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard until his retirement.

He was the husband of Hazel Dannis for 51 years.

At his request, there will be no services.

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 a Sunday School teacher, church trustee and 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 involved with many community organizations, including Eliot Little League and the Eliot Recreation Department. He was a strong supporter of the Eliot Fire Department and William Fogg Library. He was the initial contributor and sponsor of the SAD 35 D.A.R.E. program in Eliot. He was a trustee of Maine National Bank and an incorporator of the Kennebunk Savings Bank in Eliot.

He also served on the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Committee.

An avid historian, he was an antiques collector and enjoyed restoring antique automobiles. He stayed at many Christian campgrounds and enjoyed traveling abroad with his family.

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

In addition to his wife, survivors include a daughter, Susan, and her husband, John Crothers of Eliot; a son, Kent, and his wife, Deanna Davis, of Alton Bay, N.H.; a 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.

Julia E. Hanson

RYE - Julia E. (Adams) Hanson, 91, of 7 Cole-Noyes Ave., died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999, at her home.

Born Dec. 15, 1907, in West Barnet, Vt., she was the daughter of Philip S. and Catherine E. (Russ) Adams.

She was formerly employed as a housekeeper in the Seacoast area.

She was a member of the Fannie A. Gardner Rebekah Lodge No. 82 and the Pythian Sisters.

She was the wife of the late Charles Hanson Jr.

Survivors include two sons, Charles F. Hanson of Santa Rosa, Calif., and James A. Hanson of Portsmouth; four daughters, Mary L. Richardson of Portsmouth, Julia E. Copley of Lowell, Mass., Anna M. Eldredge of Sanford, Maine, and Barbara R. Crossley of Rye; 24 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Vera R. Stewart of Bradenton, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a daughter, Bette J. Callham.

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