Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
BOBBY JOE NORWOOD
1940-2007
McKENZIE - Bobby Joe Norwood, 66, died Friday, March 16, at McKenzie Regional Hospital in McKenzie. Funeral services were Monday, March 19, 2:00 p.m. at Brummitt Funeral Home, McKenzie with burial in Carroll Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Norwood was born July 6, 1940 in Benton County to William Edgar Norwood and Margaret Hessie Cole Norwood, both deceased. He was a retired insurance salesman and a member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by one brother, William Odell Norwood.
Survivors include: his wife, Sherry Sydnor Lovell Norwood of McKenzie; three daughters, Deborah (Michael) Deatherage of McKenzie, Angela Michelle Norwood of Camden, and Sheena (Jeremy) Boyd of McKenzie; three sons, Michael (Amber) Norwood of Ft. Worth, Robert (Cindy) Lovell of McKenzie, and Patrick (Meredith) Lovell of Gleason; 10 grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.
ARTHUR RAY ESKEW
1923-2007
HUNTINGDON - Arthur Ray Eskew, 84, died Friday, March 16, at Huntingdon Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services were Monday, March 19, at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Huntingdon with Rev. Roger Patton officiating. Burial followed in New Hope cemetery.
Mr. Eskew was born March 15, 1923 in Leach to the late David Henry Eskew and Lucy Elizabeth (Dill) Eskew. He was the shipping clerk for Norandal Aluminum Plant, a World War II Veteran, and a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Huntingdon. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Carlos Eskew, Martin Eskew and one sister, Estell Rosser.
Survivors include: his wife of 56 years, Maurine (Roberts) Eskew; two sisters, Ruth Bennett (Audrain) Bennett and Leona (T.C.) Chandler, both of Huntingdon; and one brother, James (Frances) Eskew of Huntingdon.
ETHEL E. MERRICK
1907-2007
HUNTINGDON - Ethel Enochs Merrick, 99, died Wednesday, March 14, at Huntingdon Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services were Saturday, March 17, at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Dilday Funeral Home with Bro. Lynn O'Bryant and Randy Merrick officiating. Burial followed in Jamison cemetery.
Mrs. Merrick was born June 5, 1907 in Westport to the late Commodore and Era Tucker Enochs. She was a homemaker and a member of the Huntingdon Church of Christ. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm Merrick, one sister and seven brothers.
Survivors include: one son, Wallace (Margaret) Merrick of Huntingdon; one sister, Oletha Darnall of Huntingdon; one brother, Woodrow Enochs of Huntingdon; three grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
LINDA KING
1950-2007
JACKSON - Linda Gail King, 57, died Saturday, March 17, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 19, at Marlboro Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Jack Hopper officiating. Burial followed in Marlboro cemetery.
Ms. King was born March 4, 1950 to the late Billy E. and Mattie Lou (McMackin) King. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Charlie and Mamie King and Eulus and Juanita McMackin. She was a member of Marlboro Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include: one sister, Judy (Randy) Surratt.
Dilday Funeral Home of Huntingdon was in charge of arrangements.
KATHRYN M. PATTERSON
DYERSBURG: Kathryn M. Patterson, 89, died Friday, March 28, at her son's home in Bartlett. Graveside services were Monday, March 31, at 1 p.m. at Mt. Olivet cemetery in McKenzie.
Mrs. Patterson was a retired teacher with Dyersburg City Schools, was a member of Dyersburg First Baptist Church, and member of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Patterson; one brother, Caywood Martin; two sisters, Jean Marshall and Hazel Brewer; and one son, Dr. Stanley M. Patterson.
Survivors include: one son, Paul Patterson of Bartlett; one brother, Ross Martin of McKenzie; six grandchildren, Mary Patterson and Katie Patterson, both of Bartlett, Karen Williams of Memphis, Kathy Scogin of Columbus, Georgia, Dr. Kim Walpert of Athens, Georgia, and Dr. Mike Patterson of Hattiesburg, Mississippi; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to the American Heart Association or a charity of the donor's choice.
Dyersburg Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
CLAUDE ELVIN WILLIAMS
1931-2008
GLEASON - Claude Elvin Williams, 76, died Monday, March 31, at Martin Healthcare. Funeral services were Wednesday, April 2, at 2 p.m. at Gallimore Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Jeffers and Rev. Tony Terrell officiating. Burial followed in Hopewell cemetery.
Mr. Williams was born August 30, 1931 in Gleason to the late Claude and Nina Mae Spence Williams. He was a retired farmer and member of New Valley Methodist Church in Gleason.
CLARA B. GRIMES
1913-2008
TREZEVANT - Clara B. Grimes, 94, died Tuesday, April 1, at NHC Healthcare in Milan. Funeral services were Friday, April 4, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in McLemoresville with burial in McLemoresville cemetery.
Mrs. Grimes was born November 5, 1913 in Humphrey, Oklahoma to the late James Leo Barber, Sr. and Sytha Ethel (Garrett) Barber. She was a homemaker and member of First Baptist Church of McLemoresville. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Grimes; one son, Pat Grimes; two brothers, J.L. Barber, Jr. and John Barber; and one sister, Esta L. Garmany.
Survivors include: two sons, Mike (Susie) Grimes of Yukon, Oklahoma and Tim (Lynn) Grimes of Trezevant; three grandchildren, Traci (Travis) Yates, Adam Grimes and Eric Grimes; and two great-grandchildren.
Brummitt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
MARY FRANCES DAVENPORT
1940-2008
NORTH CAROLINA: Mary Frances Davenport, 67, died Wednesday, March 19. A memorial service was Saturday, April 5, 2 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses in Wilson, North Carolina with Elder Steve Sackas and Elder Vincenzo Pascarelli officiating.
Mrs. Davenport was born June 26, 1940 in Mobile, Alabama to the late Minnie Sue Ownby. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Jackson Davenport, Sr.; her stepfather, Justin Vernon Ownby; and one son, Charlie Jackson Davenport, Jr.
Survivors include: two daughters, Teresa Jayne Finn of Rocky Mount, North Carolina and Stephanie Renee Roberson of Elm City, North Carolina; two brothers, Alvin P. Ownby of McKenzie and Robert P. Ownby of Mobile, Alabama; eight grandchildren; one step-grandson; six great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1423 NW Forest Hills Road, Wilson, North Carolina 27896.
Joyner's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
MAXIE MILDRED STANFIELD
1919 - 2008
HUNTINGDON - Maxie Mildred Stanfield, 88, died Thursday, April 3, at Huntingdon Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Funeral services were Saturday, April 5, at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church with Dr. William P. Bailey, Jr., Rev. Jim Cooper and Rev. Dossie Wheatley officiating. Burial followed in Oak Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Stanfield was born December 8, 1919 in Rosser to the late Robert Clyde Williams, Sr. and Maxie (Conyers) Williams. She worked several years as a supervisor for the Selected Service and was on the Democratic Executive Committee Board. She retired as a secretary for the USDA Office and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Viron C. Stanfield; and one brother, Clyde Williams, Jr.
Survivors include: one son, Bobby (Alice) Stanfield of Huntingdon; and one granddaughter.
STAFF SGT. CHARLES EUGENE "DUKE" BROOKS
1926-2008
HOLLOW ROCK - Staff Sgt. Charles Eugene "Duke" Brooks, 81, died Friday, April 4, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Visitation was on Saturday, April 5, with cremation following.
Mr. Brooks, a retired Staff Sgt. in the U.S. Air Force, was born September 17, 1926 in Stantonville to the late Charles Luther Brooks and Mary Alice Anderson Brooks. He was a World War II and Korean War veteran. He later worked as a patrolman for the city of Savannah, and as a security officer at University of Memphis. He was a member of Adamsville First Baptist Church, Adamsville Masonic Lodge, Adamsville Order of Eastern Star, Memphis Scottish Rite and Al Chymia Shrine Temple.
Survivors include: one son, Chuck (Karen) Brooks of Hollow Rock; two grandchildren and one great-grandson.
HENRY ALVIN MORRIS
1935-2008
McKENZIE - Henry Alvin Morris, 72, died Sunday, April 6, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services are Thursday, April 10, at 2 p.m. at Brummitt Funeral Home in McKenzie with burial in Carroll Memorial Gardens in McKenzie.
Mr. Morris was born December 30, 1935 in Yuma to the late Walter Morris and Geneva (Hall) Morris. He was retired from Ford Motor Company. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Geneva Morris; and two brothers, Eulon and Tenny Morris.
Survivors include: two sons, Henry M. Morris of Huntingdon and Wayne A. Morris of Indiana; one daughter, Julie (Michael) McDaniels of London, Kentucky; four brothers, W.G. Morris of Hermitage, Georgie Morris of Smyrna, William Morris of Memphis, and James Morris of McKenzie; and two grandchildren.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Brummitt Funeral Home and 10 a.m. until time of service on Thursday.
SAMMY JOE FRY
1936-2008
HUNTINGDON - Sammy Joe Fry, 72, died Wednesday, April 2, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were Friday, April 4, at 2:00 p.m. at Davis Chapel United Methodist Church with Dr. Steve Atwood officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Mr. Fry was born February 1, 1936 in Carroll County to the late B. D. and Opal Ledsinger Fry. He was the retired owner of Fry's Dairy Bar, and a former alderman and mayor of Trezevant. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Bobby Fry.
Survivors include: his wife, Mary Evelyn Kirby Fry; one brother, Jerry Fry of Saudi Arab and several nieces and nephews.
Dilday Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
INA MAE PARK
1912-2008
BUENA VISTA - Ina Mae Park, 95, died Friday, April 4, at Huntingdon Health and Rehab. Funeral services were Monday, April 7, at 2 p.m. at Bruceton Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Davis officiating. Burial followed in Spellings cemetery.
Mrs. Park, a retired seamstress for H.I.S., was born July 1, 1912 in Carroll County to the late John Green Cooper and Margaret L. Brown Cooper. She was a member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church and a 50-year member of Hollow Rock Order of the Eastern Star. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Waddell Park, Sr.
Survivors include: one son, Waddell (Peggy) Park, II of Bruceton; one brother, Robert Cooper of Dallas, Texas; two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
