Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
JOHN WESLEY FREANO, 52, passed away July 5, 2005. He was a loving father and grandfather. He was a graduate of Kingsbury High and employed as a drafting engineer. He leaves his wife Donna Freano; 2 daughters: Angela Michelle Thurston and Christy Lynn Laurendeau; 3 brothers; 2 sisters; 2 grandchildren: Tyler Zachary Thurston and Hayley Savanah Laurendeau, all of Memphis. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at High Point Funeral Chapel with the graveside service at 2 p.m. Monday at Northridge Woodhaven cemetery. High Point Funeral Chapel 901-454-5795
[Death notice dated July 10, 2005]
JACK CALVIN GIBSON, 64, of Memphis, TN, retiree of Mat A Bus Co., where he worked for 31 years, died Thursday, July 7, 2005 at his residence. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 12, 2005 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Chapel of N.J. Ford & Sons Funeral Home. Services will be at noon on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at N.J. Ford & Sons. Burial will be at New Park cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Wilora Gibson of Memphis, TN; 2 daughters Zaundra Gibson Killebrera and Vicki Gibson, both of Memphis, TN; and 3 grandchildren. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. N.J. Ford & Sons Funeral Home 901-948-7755
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LUNA A. "NELL" HEDRICK, 78, of Memphis, died Friday, July 8, 2005 at Methodist Hospital North in Memphis, TN. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, 201 PIne, West Memphis, AR with burial in Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, AR. Mrs. Hedrick was a member of Rugby Hills Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Bert Hedrick. She is survived by 3 daughters: Barbara Hill and Sharin King, both of Orlando, FL and June Webster of Memphis, TN; a son, Mike Hedrick of Proctor, AR; 2 sisters: Margie Hunter of West Memphis, AR and Mary Collier of Tupelo, MS; 3 brothers: Tom McFadden of Atlanta, GA, John McFadden of Raymer, TN and Elmer McFadden of Chicago, IL; 4 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Foundation.
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JUANIITA MITCHELL, 54, of Memphis. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2005 at Unity Church of God in Christ, 3898 McCain. M.J. Edward Funeral Home in White Haven has charge. She is survived by her husband, Charles E. Mitchell; her mother, Jessie M. Williams; 2 daughters, Teresa Upshaw and Lowanda Wallace; 3 sons, Charles E. Mitchell, Jr., Andrew Mitchell, and Roderick Mitchell; and 9 grandchildren. She also leaves 3 sisters: Mattie Kirkwood, Shirley Williams, and Carolyn Williams; 8 brothers: Elmer Osborne, Tommie Williams, Leroy Williams, Arthur Williams, Willie Williams, Michael Williams, Larry Williams and Steven Williams. She was preceded in death by George Williams.
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RAYMOND K. MULHERN, PhD, 55, of Memphis, passed away on July 2, 2005 after a brief but heroic battle with cancer. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa and attended University of Wisconsin for undergraduate, University of Pacific for his masters and received his PhD in psychology from University of Wisconsin. The majority of his professional career was spent at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital where he was chief of the Division of Behavioral Medicine. At St. Jude, Dr. Mulhern became internationally renowned for his significant contributions to the field of pediatric psychology. His research program in the cognitive neuroscience, particularly his work on cognitive rehabilitation methods for the treatment for cancer-related learning disabilities, was at the leading edge of investigation worldwide. Dr. Mulhern was well respected for his work on neurobehavioral syndromes that are a result of cancer and cancer therapies. He also developed one of the most highly regarded psychosocial service programs for pediatric cancer patients in the world. But what was most important to this man was his family. He was a loving and devoted husband and father who truly valued the importance of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Alice Mary Mulhern, and brother Brian Mulhern. He leaves his wife, soul mate, of nearly 33 years, Donna Marie, and 2 children, Marissa Anne and Patrick Joseph. He also leaves his father R.K. Mulhern, Sr., and brother, James Mulhern of Antioch, CA, along with several nieces and nephews and numerous friends and colleagues. He was known by Dr. Mulhern, Ray, Ken and Dad....In every case he was truly a leader and a mentor who will truly be missed by his friends, family and colleagues. Services will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, in the Danny Thomas Pavilion at St. Jude Children's Hospital, with visitation 5-8 p.m. Monday, July 11, at Memorial Park Funeral Home. The family requests that any memorials be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to the Kidney Cancer Association. Memorial Park Funeral Home & cemetery 901-767-8930
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MARGARET J. STEGALL, 86, died July 9, 2005, at Cordova Rehabilitiation and Nursing Center. Services will be at 3 p.m. today at Memorial Park Funeral Home. She was a long time member of All Saints Episcopal Church and past communicant of St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral. She retired from Van Brocklin & Associates. Mrs. Stegall was the widow of Dr. Oscar Bert Stegall. She leaves a son, Bert Stegall, Jr.; 2 granddaughters; and 2 nieces: Joan Boswell and Margaret Townsend,who cared for her.
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S.C. VAUGHN, 89, of Bartlett, retired truck driver died Saturday, July 9, 2005. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2005 at West Tennessee Veterans cemetery. Roller Family Funeral Home has charge. He was an Army Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Virgie Vaughn; a daughter, Barbara Ulsamer of Bartlett; a son, Robert Vaughn of Memphis; and 3 grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Amedisys Hospice Barnalas Foundation.
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LAURA ELLEN WILLIAMS, of Memphis, died at home on July 8, 2005. She was a retired teacher and administrator with Memphis City Schools and an instructor in Adult Business Education at Northwest Community College. She was a member of the Memphis Park Commission Sports Hall of Fame and Olive Branch Country Club. She is survived by a companion, Jo Ann Bowen; her father, Charles E. Williams; her sisters, Marianne Kuntz and Janet Tavernier; her brothers, Joseph, Robert and Michael Williams; and six nephews and four nieces. Visitation will be Sunday, July 10, at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel from 6 to 9 p.m. Graveside services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at Memphis Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation or Baptist Trinity Hospice. Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel 901-725-0100
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Brighton - RITA MARY LEICHLITER, 86, passed away June 20, 2005 in Ripley, TN. She was born April 18, 1919 in Baltimore, MD. Mrs. Leichliter attended Messiah Lutheran Church in Memphis and was a member of Calvary Lutheran in Maryland. She is predeceased by her husband, Franklin Bitner Leichliter Sr. She is survived by her sons: Franklin Bitner Leichliter Jr. and Braden Leichliter; her daughters, Ann Lynn Boyles and Rita Russell; 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters, A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at Messiah Lutheran Church. Northridge Woodhaven Funeral Home has charge.
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Somerville - LISA WALLS MCCLAIN, 43, resident of Collierville, native Shelby Countian & Licensed Practical Nurse, died Fri. July 8th at Methodist Hospital of Germantown. Funeral, 11 a.m. Monday, July 11th at the Peebles Funeral Chapel in Somerville with interment
in the Fayette County Memorial Park cemetery on Hwy. 64. Visitation at Peebles, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. She is survived by a daughter, Megan Erin McClain; her parents, Wilburn Eugene Walls and Eurice Ferguson Walls, all of Collierville; and is the sister of Deborah Jones of York, S.C. and Michael Walls of Collierville. Memorials may be made to St.Jude Children's Research Hospital. Peebles Fayette County Funeral Home 901-465-3535
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EARNESTINE ALLEN, 69, of Memphis, housekeeper, died July 12, 2005 at Memphis Healthcare. Body will lie in state Friday, 6 - 8 p.m. at Victory Chapel. Services will be at noon Saturday, July 16, 2005 at Morning Grove Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Galilee Memorial Gardens. Victory Funeral Home has charge. She leaves a son, Earnest Edward Allen Sr.; three sisters, Willie Pearl Williams, Hattie Strickland and Eartha Daniels, and a brother, Elmo Allen, all of Memphis, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
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Elna Kirk Bartee, 86, died Thursday, June 30, 2005 at Ave Maria Nursing Home. She was retired from the City of Memphis Park Commission as manager of Overton Park Food Concessions. She was a faithful member of Grimes Memorial United Methodist Church where she belonged to the Rebekah Circle. Mrs. Bartee, the widow of Arthur L. Bartee, also leaves a son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth D. and Grace D. Bartee of Germantown; 4 sister-in-laws, Alice Bartee, Mary Kirk, Frances Isenburg and Virginia Sink; a brother-in-law, John Sink and numerous nieces and nephews. A private graveside service was held July 5, 2005 at 12 p.m. in Macedonia cemetery and was officiated by Reverend Earl A. Johnston of Christ United Methodist Church. Memorial Park Funeral Home has charge. The family requests that any memorials be sent to Grimes Memorial United Methodist Church, Four Seasons/Memory Inc., a support group fighting Alzheimer's, P.O. Box 383156, Germantown, TN 38183 or a charity of the donor's choice.
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LONNIE BOGA COOK, 80, of Memphis, retired clerk for Conwood Corp., died July 12, 2005 at St. Francis Hospital. She was a member of Warner Temple ZME Zion Church. Mrs. Cook, the wife of John E. Cook, also leaves a son, Byron Cook of Memphis; a sister, Mya Snowden of Calbasis, CA, and four grandchildren. Visitation, 4 - 7 p.m. Friday at N.J. Ford & Sons Funeral Home. Services will be at noon Saturday, July 16, 2005 at Warner Temple AME Zion Church with burial at 11 a.m. Monday in National cemetery. N.J. Ford & Sons Funeral Home 901-948-7755
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Edna Leigh Fretz, 85, of Memphis, retired bookeeper, died July 13, 2005. Services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Family Funeral Care with burial at Memorial Park. She is survived by 3 sisters, Sara Prowse of Corpus Christi, TX, Mary Hardwick and Alice Morrison of Memphis. Her niece and caretaker Kay Littleton and a host of other nieces & nephews. Family Funeral Care 901-761-8000
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GERALD A. GOFTON, 76, of Bartlett, died July 13, 2005 at St. Francis Hospital. He was a retired GySgt., USMC and served his country during World War II, in Korea and Vietnam. He also retired from Eastern Airlines. Visitation will be Friday, July 15, 2005, 5 to 8 p.m. at Memphis Funeral Home, 3700 N. Germantown Parkway. Funeral services will be Saturday, 2 p.m. at Ellendale Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife, Estelle; his children, Nanci Weldon, Richard Gofton and Michelle Jones; his sisters, Patricia Grashaw and Priscilla Hicks, and his brothers, John and Gary Gofton. Also, 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The family requests any memorials be sent to Ellendale Baptist - Willing Hearts Fund or the American Cancer Society, in lieu of flowers.
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DONALD 'POKEY' HARRIS, 52, of Memphis, forklift operator for Sears, died July 8, 2005 at his home. Services will be at noon Saturday, July 16, 2005 at Greater St. Thomas Baptist Church with burial in Memphis Memory Gardens. R.S. Lewis & Sons Funeral Home has charge. Mr. Harris, the husband of Doris Jackson Harris, also leaves two daughters, Larrina Allen and Angela Wells, both of Memphis; two sons, Ramon A. Harris and wife, Kiesha Hutchison Harris and Jason Hernandez, all of Memphis; his mother, Dorothy Harris of Memphis; two sisters, Janet Pinkins and Donna Spencer, both of Memphis; two brothers, William Harris Jr. of Dallas, TX, and Russell Harris of Memphis; an uncle and aunt, Ollie and Jean Edmonson of Memphis, and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Joan Harris.
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DaMARIUS KEVIUN HICKERSON, infant son of Shalandra N. Hickerson of Millington, died Monday, July 11, 2005 at the Regional Medical Center. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2005 at Jefferson Mortuary, 7788 Church Street, Millington, with burial in Gilfield Church cemetery in Arlington. He also leaves his grandparents, Denise and Wilye Hickerson, and his great-grandparents, Annie Hickerson, Lue A. Hall and Lawrence Hall, all of Millington.
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JERMAINE MANUEL HOLLAND, 33, of Memphis, passed away July 7, 2005 in Memphis. Visitation, Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at N.J. Ford & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral, 1 p.m. He leaves his mother, Nina Sue Williamson, stepfather, Michael Williamson, both of Memphis; two sons, Gerald Holland of Memphis and William Holland of Dyersburg, TN; two grandmothers, Alveria Taylor and Sallie Holland, both of Dyersburg, TN; three uncles, Rev. James Robinson of Memphis, and Eddie Holland and James Myles, both of Dyersburg, TN, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. N.J. Ford & Son Funeral Home 901-948-7755
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