Davis Cemetery is established in the community that would become Dora.
Sacred ground · Shared history
Every name holds
a story worth keeping.
Davis Cemetery has served generations of Dora families since 1847. We preserve their resting place, share their stories, and carry this community legacy forward.
Serving Dora for179years
Our story
Rooted in Dora since 1847
A place where local history lives.
Long before Dora grew into the community we know today, families gathered on this ground to remember those who came before them. Davis Cemetery remains a living record of those families, their hardships, their faith, and their contributions to our area.
Our volunteer board cares for the property, assists families, preserves records, and shares the stories behind the names. That work connects the past to the present—and keeps each generation from being forgotten.
Explore how we preserve history →Families return to honor loved ones and maintain enduring connections.
Volunteers preserve records, care for the grounds, and tell community stories.
Here for families
Information and assistance
Whether you are planning ahead, researching family history, or preparing for Decoration Day, the Davis Cemetery board is here to help.
Cemetery lots
Lots are available for families wishing to establish or continue their connection to Davis Cemetery. The board can explain current availability and next steps.
Ask about lots →Burial records
Researching your family tree or looking for a loved one? Share the name and any dates you know, and we will help check available cemetery records.
Request help →Decoration Day
Our annual Decoration tradition brings families back to remember, decorate graves, reconnect, and support the continued care of these grounds.
Ask about the next date →Memorial Monday
More than dates carved in stone.
Our recurring Memorial Monday stories remember the lives, families, and local history represented here. These stories help descendants connect and give neighbors a deeper understanding of the people who shaped Dora.
“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.”
— Thomas Campbell
Volunteer leadership
Meet the board
Community members give their time to protect the cemetery’s future and serve the families connected to it.
Gary WoodsChairmanView profile →
James SingletonVice ChairmanView profile →
Janice BennettTreasurerView profile →
Linda SpearsSales SecretaryView profile →
Jacob BlackstockRecording SecretaryView profile →
Jackie ParkerBoard MemberView profile →
Sue TuckerBoard MemberView profile →
Melissa BeanBoard MemberView profile →
Sara Beth SpearsBoard MemberView profile →
Micah HarrisonBoard MemberView profile →
Preserve what matters
Help care for the grounds.
Maintenance, repairs, record preservation, and seasonal cleanup all depend on people who value this historic place. Every gift of time, resources, or support helps protect Davis Cemetery for the next generation.
Start a conversation
How can we help your family?
For lot availability, burial records, Decoration Day, volunteering, or general cemetery questions, contact the Davis Cemetery board through our current community page.