Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
Mrs. Dorothy Bankston
Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Bankston, age 73, of Old Huntsville Hwy., Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Monday, September 13, 2004 at her residence, were conducted Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Stamps officiating. Burial followed in Macedonia Cemetery. Mrs. Bankston was a native of Lincoln County, TN, daughter of the late Leonard William Pitts & the late Ruth Matlock Pitts, a housewife, a member of the New Hope Baptist Church, and enjoyed a love of flowers and she enjoyed cooking for her family. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 sons: Billy Bankston & Wayne Bankston. Survivors include her husband: Robert Bankston; 2 daughters: Kathy & Crandell Bevers, Linda & Charles Norris; 2 sons: Bobby & Ann Bankston, Don & Kathy Bankston; Daughter-in-law: Judy Bankston all of Fayetteville, TN; 2 brothers: Charles Pitts of Flintville, TN, Wiley Hugh Pitts of McBurg, TN; 12 grandchildren & 9 great grandchildren. Visitation with the family was held Tuesday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mrs. Opal Bradford
Funeral services for Mrs. Opal Bradford, age 56, of Taft, TN, who passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2004 in Bordeaux Nursing Home, Nashville, TN, were conducted graveside in Prosperity Cemetery with Charles Marable officiating and Gallant Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Bradford was a native of Franklin County, TN, daughter of the late Carmon Clinton & the late Lula Mae Bradford Clinton. Survivors include 1 son: William Lee Fain of Taft, TN; 2 half-sister: Hettie Powell of Petersburg, TN, Joann Jolley of Decherd, TN; 1 half-brother: Elmer Jolley of Shelbyville, TN; 2 grandchildren: Tommy & David Fain.
Mr. Jimmy E. Simmons
Funeral services for Mr. Jimmy E. Simmons, age 68, of Huntsville Hwy., Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2004 in Lincoln Medical Center, were conducted graveside Sunday, September 19, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in Flintville Cemetery with Gallant Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Simmons was a native of Lincoln County, TN, son of Maybelle Collins Simmons & the late Hugh Dane Simmons and a truck driver. Along with his father, Mr. Simmons was preceded in death by 1 sister: Jean Holt & 1 brother: Joe Dennis Simmons. Survivors include 2 daughters: Ezeckiel Ann Simmons Bechtel of Arabia, GA, Maybelline Hargrove of Columbia, TN; 1 son: Timothy Dane Simmons of Osteen, FL; 1 sister-in-law: Margaret Simmons Thornton; 6 grandchildren & 10 great grandchildren. Visitation with the family was held Sunday morning from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mr. Jeffry Ray Bates
Funeral services for Mr. Jeffry Ray Bates, age 32, of Towry Lane, Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Sunday, September 19, 2004 at his residence, were conducted graveside Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. in the Rolling Hills Cemetery with Gallant Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Bates was a native of Lincoln County, TN, son of Judy Gibson Bates, who survives & the late Ray Douglas Bates, a mechanic and a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include 2 daughters: Hayley Renee Bates, Kaylan Riley Bates; 1 son: Jeffry Ray Bates, Jr.; mother: Judy Bates all of Fayetteville, TN; 1 sister: Karla Ward of Elora, TN; grandfather: Walter B. Gibson of FAyetteville, TN; several aunts, uncles, nieces & nephews.
Mrs. Hilda L. Reed
Funeral services for Mrs. Hilda L. Reed, age 97, of Pine Forest Ln., Huntsville, AL, who passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2004 in Crestwood Medical Center, were conducted Friday, October 1, 2004 at 4:30 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Gay officiating. Burial followed with a graveside service on Saturday, October 2, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. in Pleasantville Cemetery in Pleasantville, Iowa. Mrs. Reed was a native of Minnesota, daughter of the late Adolph Herrlich & the late Amanda Wendt Herrlich, a housewife and a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include 2 daughters: Marjorie Marie Ward of Huntsville, AL, Lucille Evelyn Jones of Otley, Iowa; 6 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren.
Mrs. Mattie Sue Stewart
Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Sue Stewart, age 77, of Madison Avenue, Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Sunday, October 3, 2004 in Lincoln Medical Center, were conducted Wednesday, October 6, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Sonny Moore & Rev. Billy Moore officiating. Burial followed in Shady Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Stewart was a native of Lincoln County, TN, daughter of the late N.J. Clark & the late Jennie Bell Bradley, a nurse aide for Lincoln County nursing home and a member of the Cotton Mill Village Church of God. Along with her parents, Mrs. Stewart was preceded in death by her husband: Murphy Stewart in 1987, 1 daughter: Brenda Poarch, 2 sisters: Gertrude Arnold & Helen Branch; 2 brothers: Homer Clark, Alford Clark. Survivors include 2 sons: Ray Earl Eddy of Flintville, TN, Phillip Eddy of Fayetteville, TN; 3 daughters: Patsy Colvard of Dalton, GA, Wanda Thompson of Mulberry, TN, Lana Brown of Lewisburg, TN; 3 sisters: Erma Jean Fite of Fayetteville, TN, Glenda Moore of Owens Crossroads, AL; 21 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren & 13 great-great grandchildren. Visitation with the family was held Tuesday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mr. Benny Towry
Funeral services for Mr. Benny Towry, age 57, of Poplar Place, Mapleton, GA, who passed away Friday, October 8, 2004 at his residence, were conducted Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Quinn Evans & Rev. Willie Banks officiating. Burial followed in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Mr. Towry was a native of Winchester, TN, son of the late Gordon Brent Towry & the late Delia Thrasher Towry, a diesel mechanic, a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and a Marine veteran of the Vietnam War. Mr. Towry is survived by his wife: Carol Towry of Mapleton, GA; 2 sons: Jesse Brent Towry & Kenneth Bruce Towry both of Mapleton, GA; 1 grandson: Cameron Towry; 1 sister: Linda Banks of Flintville, TN; 1 half-sister: Lana Towry of Fayetteville, TN; 1 brother: Steve Towry of Joliet, IL. Visitation with the family was held Monday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Miss Wilma Ruth Benson
Funeral services for Miss Wilma Ruth Benson, age 69, of Epps Hollow Road, Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Monday, October 11, 2004 in Lincoln Care Center, were conducted Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Charlie Brown officiating. Burial followed in Flintville Cemetery. Miss Benson was a native of Lincoln County, TN, daughter of the late Roy Estill Benson & the late Eula Mae Pruett Benson and a member of the Flintville Baptist Church. Survivors include 1 sister: Jeanette & Charles Mullins of Fayetteville, TN; 3 nieces: Jan Lineberger of Nashville, TN, Joan Mashburn of Fayetteville, TN, Judy Pearson of Springfield, VA; 1 great niece: Sara Ellen Mashburn & 1 great nephew: Daniel Pearson. Visitation with the family was held Tuesday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mrs. Peggy C. Pack
Funeral services for Mrs. Peggy C. Pack, age 65, of Camargo Rd., Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at her residence, were conducted Saturday, October 16, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Langford officiating. Burial followed in Lebanon Cemetery. Mrs. Pack was a native of Drift, KY, daughter of the late Edgil Daniels & the late Mae Henry Daniels, a homemaker, a member of the Baptist Church, a former cook for Parsley Deli & worked assembly at Cosmo Lab. Along with her parents, Mrs. Pack was preceded in death by her husband: Bill Pack in 1992, and 1 granddaughter: Tina Louise Pack. Survivors include 1 daughter: Charmene Ridge of Old Town, FL; 2 sons: William Edgil pack of Flintville, TN, Tony D. Pack of Lemont, IL; 2 sisters: Barbara Wilson, Dorothy Waddles both of Willard, OH; 1 brother: Tony Daniels of Toledo, OH; 6 grandchildren & 6 great grandchildren. Visitation with the family was held Friday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mr. Dicky Ray Bobo
Funeral services for Mr. Dicky Ray Bobo, age 78, of Joe Quick Road, Hazel Green, AL, who passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at his residence, were conducted Thursday, October 28, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Bill Cantrell & Randy Pyle officiating. Burial followed in Stateline Cemetery. Mr. Bobo was a native of Morgan County, AL, son of the late Benjamin Harrison Bobo & the late Mable Wadding Bobo, a farmer, a member of the Church of Christ and a WWII veteran. Survivors include his wife: Pauline Ray Bobo of Hazel Green, AL; 1 daughter: Sharal &Vince Huegele of Huntsville, AL; 1 son: Wayne & Sandy Bobo of hazel Green, AL; 2 granddaughters: Robin & Allen Wright of New Market, AL, Amanda & Brad Quick of Kelso, TN; 1 grandson: Benjamin Huegele of Huntsville, AL; 2 great grandchildren: Lane & Mackenzie Wright of New Market, AL; 1 sister: Violet Hand of Sheffield, AL and several nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family was held Wednesday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mr. Wilson T. Cobb
Funeral services for Mr. Wilson T. Cobb, age 70, of Monroe Nunley Rd., Toney, AL, who passed away Thursday, October 28, 2004 in the VA Hospital in Nashville, TN, were conducted Saturday, October 30, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home. Burial followed in Concord Cemetery. Mr. Cobb was a native of Madison County, AL, son of the late Luke Cobb & the late Evelyn Edwards Cobb, a member of the Baptist Church and a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his wife: Guadalupe Cobb of Toney, AL; 3 daughters: Evelyn Brown of Lake City, MI, Kimberly Beales of Round Lake Beach, IL, Elizabeth Cobb of Toney, AL; 5 sons: Luke Cobb of Hamilton, Indiana, Charlie casey Cobb of Knoxville, TN, Gabriel Cobb of Toney, AL, Norman Bill Cobb of Toney, AL, Edward Wilson Cobb of Toney, AL; 1 sister: Jimmyeanna MacSarlane of Maymee, OH; 2 brothers: David Cobb of Fife Lane, MI, Joe Cobb of Chattanooga, TN; 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Visitation with the family was held Friday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mrs. Marcella Roland Knight
Funeral services for Mrs. Marcella Roland Knight, age 61, of Simmons Circle, Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at her residence, were conducted Thursday, November 11, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Bates & Rev. Jerry Hovis officiating. Burial followed in Lebanon Cemetery. Mrs. Knight was a native of Lincoln County, TN, daughter of the late Robert L. Roland & the late Annie Ray Bradford Roland, a semastress for Blue Ridge, Lee Company & Lincoln Manufacturing, a member of the Freewill Baptist Church and a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Along with her parents, Mrs. Knight was preceded in death by 6 brothers: Jack Roland, James Roland, Mason Roland, Don Roland, David Roland & Tommy Roland. Survivors include her husband: Bill Knight of Fayetteville, TN; 1 son: Ray Henderson, Jr. of Rancho Cucamonga, CA; 2 step-children: Rodney & Denise; 2 grandchildren: Eric Bailey & Peyton Henderson; 2 sisters: Margaret Patterson of Taft, TN, Lula Quick of the Lincoln Community; 1 brother: Billy Ray Roland of Fayetteville, TN; 6 step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family was held Wednesday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mrs. Lucile M. Slayton
Funeral services for Mrs. Lucile M. Slayton, age 89, of County Club Drive, Huntsville, AL, who passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2004 in Donalson Care Center, were conducted Thursday, November 11, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Dr. Don Russell and Rev. Benny Berry officiating. Burial followed in Bevills Chapel Cemetery. Mrs. Slayton was a native of Madison County, AL, daughter of the late Henry J. Manley & the late Clara Bell Stewart Manley, a housewife and a member of the Heritage Baptist Church. Along with her parents, Mrs. Slayton was preceded in death by her husband: Clyde Woodrow Slayton in 1970. Survivors include 2 sons: Billy Slayton of Elora, TN, Randall Slayton of Fayetteville, TN; 1 sister: Letha Campbell Hughes of Fayetteville, TN; 2 brothers: Woodrow Manley of Hazel Green, AL, Jerry Toon of Fayetteville, TN; 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.. Visitation with the family was held Wednesday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mr. Wilburn B. Graves
Funeral services for Mr. Wilburn B. Graves, age 76, of Liberty Ln., Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2004 in Lincoln Medical Center, were conducted Friday, November 12, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Ennis Hyman officiating. Burial followed in Lincoln Cemetery. Mr. Graves was a native of Lincoln County, TN, son of the late Walter Lewis Graves & the late Martha Hopkins Graves, and a farmer. Along with his parents, Mr. Graves was preceded in death by 1 sister: Lena Mae Rodgers; 2 brothers: Harvey Graves & E.D. Graves. Survivors include 6 sisters: Rachel Turner of Fayetteville, TN, Kitty Adams, Clara Ruth Pressley both of Shelbyville, TN, Jessie Dell Price, Jo Ann Towry both of Fayetteville, TN, Frances Ester Turner of Rockvale, TN and several nieces & nephews. Visitation with the family was held Thursday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
