In answer to your query, I submit the following; In the cemetery book, I found 7 Hovis, all in the Ripley Cemetery. The only one I saw that might relate to you is; as written; Hovis, Eliza Ann, wife of Elias, died Jan. 11, 1847 age 39. In the "Death Notices" book, there were 9 Hovis mentioned, here's one; Hovis, Elias (dec. Admin. Bond, Feb. 17, 1873) Daniel Hunt, Admin. I don't understand the entry, maybe someone can help. Joe Mercer