from The Sayings, Harrodsburg, Kentucky

Wednesday, July 15, 1896

From the Danville Advocate:  Richard Q. Davis, one of the oldest and most highly respected men in Boyle County, died Saturday afternoon at his home on the Lexington turnpike, after a short illness.  The funeral was conducted at the residence this morning at 10 o’clock by Dr. E. M. Green, of the First Presbyterian Church, and a large procession of sorrowing friends followed the remains to the Danville Cemetery.  The deceased was eighty-seven years of age and a remarkably well-preserved man.  He was a native of Madison County, but moved to Boyle many years ago and has since been engaged in farming.  He leaves a widow, but no children.  “Uncle Dick,” as he was known to all, was a kind-hearted, generous and hospitable man, liked by his neighbors and admired by all his acquaintances.  He had done much good in the world and many persons besides his relatives and intimate friends have genuine cause for sorrow over his death.