Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
Mrs. Bernice Rutledge
Funeral services for Mrs. Bernice Rutledge, age 76, of Polk Street, Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at her residence, were conducted Saturday, January 17, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Bro. Donald Ramey & Bro Bert Watkins officiating. Burial followed in Booneville Cemetery. Mrs. Rutledge was a native of Lincoln County, TN, daughter of the late George L. Thomas & the late Mattie Effie Shields Thomas, a housewife and a member of the North Side Church of Christ. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by 1 brother: J.T. Thomas. Survivors include her husband of 60 years: Aaron Rutledge, Jr. of Fayetteville, TN; 1 daughter: Helen & Wilburn Groce of Fayetteville, TN; 1 son: Tommy & Fran Rutledge of Bell Buckle, TN; 3 grandsons: Tim Groce of Smithville, TN, Jason Groce of Fayetteville, TN, Wesley Rutledge of Bell Buckle, TN and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation was Friday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mr. John A. Sumners, Sr.
Funeral services for Mr. John A. Sumners, Sr., age 69, of Providence Road, Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Friday, January 16, 2004 in Lincoln Medical Center, were conducted Sunday, January 18, 1004 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Timothy Wright officiating. Burial followed in Old Orchard Cemetery. Mr. Sumners was a native of Lincoln County, TN, son of the late Charlie T. Sumners & Purmie Ashby Sumners, who survives, an assembly line repairman for Amana, a veteran of the US Army, a volunteer fireman for 16 years at the Lincoln County Volunteer Fire Department, and a member of Hannah's Gap Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife: Vestia Sumners of Fayetteville, TN; 2 daughters: Deborah Ann Gearhart of Mulberry, TN, Donna Lenore Sumners of Fayetteville, TN; 1 son: John Ashby Sumners, Jr. of Taft, TN; 5 grandchildren: Gary Gearhart, Alisha Gearhart, Ginger Sumners, Amanda Gearhart, Josh Sumners; 4 great grandchildren: Dayton Sumners, Tayton Sumners, Payton White, Cheyenne White; mother: Purmie Sumners of Fayetteville, TN; 2 sisters: Essie Mills of Petersburg, TN, Argie Simmons of Farmington, TN; 1 brother Jimmy Wayne Sumners of Mulberry, TN. Visitation was held Saturday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mr. John Damron
Funeral services for Mr. John Damron, age 76, of J.B. Scivally Road, Elora, TN, who passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2004 in Lincoln Medical Center, were conducted Thursday, January 22, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Charlie Hammons. Burial followed in Miller Cemetery. Mr. Damron was a native of Lincoln County, TN, son of the late Ed Damron & the late Gracie Wilburn Damron, a maintenance man for CSX Railroad and a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife: Bonnie Damron of Elora, TN; 1 daughter: Mattie Hardin of New Market, AL; 4 sons: Gilbert Damron, Johnny Damron both of Mississippi, Bobby Damron of Nashville, TN, Donald Damron of Georgia; 5 sisters: Katherine Money of Winchester, TN, Daisy Taylor, Teresa Ann Lamb both of Huntsville, AL, Flora Mae Tate of Hazel Green, AL, Mattie Lou Vandyke of Indiana; 3 brothers: Henry Moody Damron of New Market, AL, Archie Damron of Birmingham, AL, Elbert Damron of Kentucky; 10 grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren. Visitation was Wednesday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mr. Lawrence Jacks
Funeral services for Mr. Lawrence Jacks, age 78, of Elora Road, Elora, TN, who passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at his residence, were conducted Friday, January 23, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Gardner & Ray Jacks officiating. Burial followed in Elora Cemetery. Mr. Jacks was a native of Lincoln County, TN, son of the late Harvey Clarence Jacks & the late Vivian Virginia Payne Jacks, and retired owner/operator of Lawrence Jacks Grocery. Along with his parents, Mr. Jacks was preceded in death by 1 sister: Lois Mills. Survivors include his wife: Jean Jacks of Elora, TN; 1 daughter: Tammy Denise & Mickey Bice; 1 son: Anthony Lawrence & Tammy Jacks all of Elora, TN; 4 grandchildren: Tory Clark, Jennifer Bice Jones, Brandon Jacks, Brad Jacks; 2 sisters: Ruth & Buford Hines of Hazel Green, AL, Louise & Bill Bryant of Meridianville, AL; 1 brother: Clifton & Vera Jacks of Plano, TX. Visitation was held Thursday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mr. Jessie Dee Randolph
Funeral services for Mr. Jessie Dee Randolph, age 74, of Ables Road, Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2004 in Lincoln Medical Center, were conducted Saturday, January 24, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Riddle and Rev. Sonny Moore officiating. Burial followed in Randolph Cemetery. Mr. Randolph was a native of Madison County, AL, son of the late Timothy Randolph & the late Irene Curtis Randolph, a truck driver and a member of the Elk River Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife: Mary Parr Randolph; 4 daughters: Judy Brown, Hope Norris, Donna Shields, Faith Riner all of Fayetteville, TN; 1 step-daughter: Nancy Dianne Richards of the Delina Community; 1 son: Jimmy Randolph; 1 step-son: Jason Bunn both of Fayetteville, TN; 1 sister: Ann Stone of Shelbyville, TN; 1 brother: Fred Randolph of McMinnville, TN; 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Visitation was Friday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mr. Gordon Owens
Funeral services for Mr. Gordon Owens, age 93, of Echols Road, Elora, TN, who passed away Thursday, January 22, 2004 in Lincoln Medical Center, were conducted Sunday, January 25, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Benny Berry officiating. Burial followed in Miller Cemetery. Mr. Owens was a native of Lincoln County, TN, son of the late Harm David Owens & the late Mary Ann Bice Owens, a farmer and member of the Oakley Baptist Church. Along with his parents, Mr. Owens was preceded in death by his wife: Onnie M. Owens in 2003, sons: James Owens & Larry Owens. Survivors include 3 daughters: Magaline Christian of New Market, AL, Kathleen Henson of Bear Creek, AL, Linda & Donnie Travis of Elora, TN; 13 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren & 12 great-great grandchildren. Visitation was held Saturday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mr. Earl Pigg
Funeral services for Mr. Earl Pigg, age 76, of Smith Mill Road, Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Friday, January 23, 2004 in Lincoln Medical Center, were conducted Sunday, January 25, 2004 at 3:30 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Paul Walker officiating. Burial followed in McClure Cemetery. Mr. Pigg was a native of Lincoln County, TN, son of the late Lee Pigg & the late Rosie Laster Pigg, a truck driver and a member of the Emanuel Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife: Ida Bell Pigg of Fayetteville, TN; 1 son: Arliss Lamar Pigg of Ardmore, TN; 2 step-sons: Harold Alverson of Lynchburg, TN, Steve Alverson of Toney, AL; 2 grandchildren: Amanda Copley, Patrick Pigg; 1 sister: Margaret Harmony of Fayetteville, TN, 6 step-grandchildren & 6 step-great grandchildren. Visitation was held Saturday evening from 4 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mr. William Ernest Barnett, Sr.
Funeral services for Mr. William Ernest Barnett, Sr., age 92, of Barnett Dr., Leoma, TN, who passed away Sunday, January 25, 2004 in Country Side Health Care & Rehab, were conducted Tuesday, January 27, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Sonny Moore & Rev. Billy Moore officiating. Burial followed in Flintville Cemetery. Mr. Barnett was a native of Lawrence Co., TN, son of the late Danny Effert Barnett & the late Beulah Chandler Barnett, a supply technician for Murray Inc. and a member of the Church of God. Along with his parents, Mr. Barnett was preceded in death by his wife: Ruby Gordon Barnett in 1997; 2 baby boys; 2 other sons: Ben Marshall Barnett, Dwight Lee Barnett; 1 great granddaughter: Tammie Vess. Survivors include 2 daughters: Eva Pearl DiGiorgio of Birmingham, AL, Mary Hunt of Fayetteville, TN; 3 sons: Madison Shelton Barnett, Sr. of Summertown, TN, Danny C. Barnett, William Ernest Barnett, Jr. both of Leoma, TN; 4 sisters: Vernon Belew of Leoma, TN, Helen Willis of Kingsport, TN, Bessie Mincey of Loretto, TN, Ruby Brewer of Lawrenceburg, TN; 16 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren & 6 great-great grandchildren. Visitation was held Monday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mrs. Zadie Bell Caldwell
Funeral services for Mrs. Zadie Bell Caldwell, age 81, of Old Mulberry Road, Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2004 at her residence, were conducted Friday, January 30, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Ron Arrick officiating. Burial followed in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Caldwell was a native of Lincoln County, TN, daughter of the late George Fowler & the late Cora Simmons Fowler, worked in the domestics dept. at Wal-Mart, was a member of the Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband: Palmer Caldwell. Survivors include 1 son: Dennis Caldwell; 2 granddaughters: Kimberly Vaughn, Alison Caldwell; 4 great grandchildren: Matthew Vaughn, Colton Vaughn, Clay Vaughn, Luke Vaughn; 1 sister: Althine Spray of Greensboro, AL. Visitation was held on Thursday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mr. Horton Jean
Funeral services for Mr. Horton Jean, age 80, of Bellview Road, Taft, TN, who passed away Friday, January 30, 2004 in Huntsville Hospital, were conducted Monday, February 2, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kirkland Baptist Church with Rev. Billy Langford officiating and Gallant Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Burial followed in Kirkland Cemetery. Mr. Jean was a native of Lincoln County, TN, son of the late Mose Willis Jean & the late Ozemba Fultz Jean, a painter, a Deacon for many years at the Kirkland Baptist Church and served many years on the Kirkland Cemetery Committee. Along with his parents, Mr. Jean was preceded in death by 1 daughter: Janice Jean in 1947. Survivors include his wife: Gladys Jean of Taft, TN; 1 son: Kenneth & Laura Beth Jean of Franklin, TN; 2 grandchildren: Britney Nicole Jean, Cameron Elizabeth Jean; several nephews. Visitation was held Sunday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Kirkland Baptist Church.
Mrs. Frances A. Gertrude Quick
Funeral services for Mrs. Frances A. Gertrude Quick, age 75, of Old Huntsville Rd., Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2004 in Lincoln Medical Center, were held Saturday, February 7, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gallant Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Bill Stamps and Rev. Milton Martin officiating. Burial followed in Stateline Cemetery. Mrs. Quick was a native of Lincoln County, TN, daughter of the late Dolphus Franklin Cothren and the late Viola Bunn Cothren, a housewife and a member of the Christian Fellowship Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: Ernest 'Buck' Quick in 1991, 1 sister: Dolly Heard & 1 brother: Virgil Cothren. Survivors include 3 sons: Bobby & Janie Quick of Manchester, TN, Charles & Pam Quick of Knoxville, TN, Terry & Liane Quick of Flintville, TN; 7 grandchildren: Monica Paceley, Donald Quick, Jamey Quick, Wesley Quick, Bret Quick, Savannah Quick, Chad Quick and 7 great grandchildren. Visitation was held Friday evening from 5 until 9 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mrs. Mildred Hall
Funeral services for Mrs. Mildred Hall, age 77, of Mountain Rd., Elora, TN, who passed away Sunday, February 8, 2004 in Lincoln Medical Center, were held Wednesday, February 11, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Hammons officiating. Burial followed in Elora Cemetery. Mrs. Hall was a native of Lincoln County, TN, daughter of the late Grant Dalton Davis and the late Dora Alice Kennedy Davis, a homemaker and a member of the Oakley Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: Richard B. Hall in 1982 and 1 daughter: Judy Helen Hall in 1952. Survivors include 8 daughters: Nellie Estill & Ray Fanning, Burma Ruth Hall, Shirley Ann Franklin, Tammy Sue Hall all of Elora, TN, Martha Williams, Carol Jean & William Worley both of Flintville, TN, Linda Sue & Glenn Dell of Kelso, TN, Teresa Lynn Bean of Fayetteville, TN; 3 sons: Leon Richard Hall, Lonnie & Kimberly Hall all of Elora, TN, Roy Joseph Hall of Flintville, TN; 1 sister: Dorothy Jean Jacks of Fayetteville, TN; 2 brothers: Wendell Davis of Tullahoma, TN, Horace G. Davis of Pulaski, TN; 14 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family was held Tuesday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mrs. Laura Bell Harmening
Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Bell Harmening, age 82, of Myrick Rd., Flintville, TN, who passed away Saturday, February 14, 2004 in Donalson Care Center, were held Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Richard Rogers officiating. Burial followed in Morgan Cemetery. Mrs. Harmening was a native of Lincoln County, TN, daughter of the late Hanley Dodson and the late Bonnie Counts Dodson, a homemaker and a member of the Flintville 1st Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband: Wilsie Harmening of Flintville, TN; 2 sons: Jerry Harmening of Hazel Green, AL, Ronald Harmening of Flintville, TN; 1 daughter: Phyllis Pickett of Fayetteville, TN; 1 brother: Robert Dodson of Huntland, TN; 2 sisters: Annie Howard of Elora, TN, Joyce Dodson of Valamosa Springs; 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Visitation was held Monday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
