Notice: The City of Buckhannon Transfer Station is closed Wednesday due to a malfunctioning scale. The Recycling Center remains open, and all waste pickups will continue on the regular schedule.

Thamson Eileen Davis

Thamson Eileen Davis, age 66, of Buckhannon, died Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV. She was born on July 29, 1959, in Painesville, OH, a daughter of the late Robert Glenn and Cecilia Reese Davis. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one infant son Christopher Brian Nunez and one sister Regina Doreen Dean.

She is survived by two sons: Randal Davis and wife Kelly of Homestead, FL and Clinton Thompson and wife Rhonda of Buckhannon; three daughters: Eyvonne Thompson of Buckhannon, Christina Nunez of Houston, TX, and Starlet Peck-Fonseca of Miami, FL; her fiancé Samuel Darr; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Ms. Davis loved attending and singing in church and was a helper to anyone in need. In addition to caring for her many fur babies, she also took in stray animals and found homes for them. She enjoyed collecting knick-knacks, playing cards, and spending time with her family.

In accordance with her wishes, the body will be cremated. The family will receive friends at the Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, from 1-2:00 PM, with a memorial service beginning at 2:00 PM. Private inurnment will be made at the Mt. Washington Cemetery. Online condolences may be extended to the family at www.heavnerandcutright.com. The family entrusted the Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service with the arrangements.

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