Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
Mr. Anthony Burger
Anthony John Burger, international gospel and classical pianist, departed this life on February 22, 2006. Son of Richard and Jean Burger, he was born on June 5, 1961 in Cleveland, TN. Having been severely burned as a baby, doctors believed he would never have full use of his hands. However, by age three, he began playing the piano on hi own accord. By age five, he began study at the University of Tennessee's Cadek Conservatory of Music, the youngest ever admitted. He began touring with the gospel quartet "The Kingsmen" at age 16. He spent the last 13 years of his life as the pianist in the Gaither Homecoming Series while also focusing on his solo career. Anthony received many awards and honors in hi life. He was voted "Musician of the Year" by "Singing News" magazine ten years straight until finally the award was named after him. A previous recipient of the Dove award nomination, he has once again been nominated this year for the instrumental album of the year. He was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2000. Among other activities, he participated in the Billy Graham Crusades on several occasions. He is endorsed by the Steinway & Sons as a Steinway artist. Anthony played for many dignitaries including Presidents Carter & Reagan. He is survived by his wife, LuAnn Burger of Franklin, TN; parents: Richard and Jean Burger of Cleveland, TN; sons: Anthony John & Austin McKinley Burger of Franklin, TN; daughter: Lori Apple of Franklin, TN; brother and sister-in-law: Randy and Linda Burger of Athens, TN; brother and sister-in-law: Clinton and Janet Burger of Cleveland, TN; sister-in-law and husband: Angela & Linn Durbin of Cleveland, TN; nephews: Travis Burger and Alan Davis both of Cleveland, TN; nieces: Tabitha Huff and Monica Chestnutt both of Cleveland, TN; Hannah Durbin and Sydney Durbin both of Tamp, FL; uncle and aunt: Homer and Dena Thompson of Greybull, WY; uncle and aunt: Dean and Margaret Thompson of Cleveland, TN; uncle: Hershel Burger and aunt: Katherine Huellett both of Cleveland, TN; aunt and uncle: Naomi and Paul Sexton of Cleveland, TN; aunts: Willie Murphy and Reba Sparks both of Cleveland, TN; aunt and uncle Francis and Junior Whaley of Fort Wayne, IN; aunt and uncle Lily and Charlie Pritchard of Fort Myers, FL and numerous cousins and countless friends. A service will first be held at Christ Church in Nashville, TN, Wednesday, March 1, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. with visitation with the family Tuesday, February 28, 2006 from 6 until 9 p.m. in the Wallace Chapel of the Christ Church and Wednesday from 10 a.m. until noon. Afterwards in Cleveland, gathering of friends will take place Thursday, March 2, 2006 from 5 until 9 p.m. with a service to be held Friday, March 3, 2006 at 2 p.m. at the Clingan Ridge Baptist Church with visitation from noon until 2 p.m. on Friday. He will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gospel Music Trust Fund/Anthony Burger. Anthony began his music career with "The Old Rugged Cross" and ended his career with a final solo, "Keep On The Firing Line". This is a testament to his life's work of bringing people to Christ so that they can join him in the Kingdom of Heaven. We will miss him, but we know that Anthony is now accompanying angels. Gallant Funeral Home in Fayetteville, TN is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Earl T. Jones
Funeral services for Mr. Earl T. Jones, age 74, of Elora, TN, who passed away Sunday, February 26, 2006 at the Donalson Care Center, will be conducted Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Bro. Charlie Hammons officiating. Burial will follow in Elora Cemetery. Mr. Jones was a native of Madison Co, AL, son of the late John Mitchell Jones & the late Gertrude Gustava Hunt Jones, a carpenter, an Army veteran, a member of the Oakley Baptist Church, a mason, enjoyed arrowhead hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife: Willa Jones of Elora, TN; 2 daughters: Cynthia Catalano of Manchester, TN, Lisa Lynn of Athens, AL; 1 sister: Faye Warnock of Elora, TN; 3 brothers: Joe Thomas Jones of Illinois, Charles Jones, Junior Jones both of Elora, TN and 4 grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be Monday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mr. Byron G. Pendergrass
Funeral services for Mr. Byron G. Pendergrass, age 47, of Shelbyville, TN, who passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2006 in the Vanderbilt Medical Center, will be conducted Saturday, March 4, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Elder Ron Adams officiating. Burial will follow in Flintville Cemetery. Mr. Pendergrass was a native of Lauderdale Co., TN, son of Thelma Lynn Faulkner Pendergrass of Shelbyville, TN and the late J.H. Pendergrass, a truck driver, a veteran of the National Guard and a member of the Emmanuel Church of Christ Pentecostal. Along with his father, Mr. Pendergrass was preceded in death by a granddaughter: Abigail Faith Morrison. Along with his mother, he is survived by his close companion: Sandy Sons of Shelbyville, TN; daughter: Angelin Suzutte Pendergrass Morrison of Adairville, KY; son: Richard Pierson Pendergrass of Adairville, KY; grandchildren: Nathan Cody & Austin Blake Pendergrass, Shelby Lynn & Jayden Layne Morrison; sister: Rhonda Lynn Pendergrass Brannon of Shelbyville, TN. Visitation with the family will be Friday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mr. James Clark Lawson
Funeral services for Mr. James Clark Lawson, age 64, of Culeoka, TN, who passed away Friday, March 3, 2006 in Maury Regional Hospital, will be conducted Monday, March 6, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Dave Baker officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens. Mr. Lawson was a native of Giles Co., TN, son of the late Joe Carmen Lawson and the late Josephine Scott. Survivors include his sisters: Janice Moore of Columbia, TN, Faye Dugger of Fayetteville, TN; brother: Jimmy 'Jim' Lawson of Arlington, VA. Visitation with the family will be Monday from noon until 2 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mr. Jeffrey Lee Finn
Funeral Services for Mr. Jeffrey Lee Finn, age 45, of Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Sunday, March 5, 2006 at his residence, will be conducted Tuesday, March 7, 2006 graveside in Lincoln Cemetery with Dr. Calvin Todd officiating and Gallant Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Finn was a native of Lincoln Co., TN, son of Katie Finn of Fayetteville, TN and the late Charles Lee Finn. He was a heavy equipment operator. Along with his father, Mr. Finn is preceded in death by his grandparents: E.Z. & Lillie Jacobs Mooneyham & Robert Finn. Along with his mother, survivors include his sister: Brenda Brannon of Huntsville, AL; brother: Michael Kirby of Shelbyville, TN; grandmother: Lucille Finn of Fayetteville, TN; several nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews.
Mr. Bobby Ray Baugh
Funeral services for Mr. Bobby Ray Baugh, age 38, of Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Monday, March 6, 2006 in Huntsville Hospital, will be conducted Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home. Mr. Baugh was a native of Ft. Campbell, KY, and a waiter. Survivors include his father: Clyde & Mary Farmer Baugh of Fayetteville, TN; mother: Peggy 'Pam' Laymon of Scottsboro, AL; sisters: Pamela Nicole & Bryan Meenen of Hazel Green, AL, Rachelle Miller of Fayetteville, TN; nieces: Macy Elizabeth Miller, Sydney Lynne Meenen; nephew: C.J. Miller; special cousin: Teddy Holland; several aunts, uncles and cousins. The family requests: NO FLOWERS; In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Child Development Center, 1000 W. College St., Fayetteville, TN 37334.
Mrs. Mary D. Short
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary D. Short, age 90, of Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Monday, March 6, 2006 at the Lincoln Care Center, will be conducted Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. graveside in Medium Cemetery with Rev. Jack Carney officiating and Gallant Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Short was a native of Marshall Co, TN, daughter of the late Charles Albert & May Wakefield Norwood, an inspector for Cumberland Manufacturing and a member of the Medium Methodist Church. Survivors include 1 daughter: Martha Adams of Petersburg, TN; 1 son: Ted & Becky Norwood of Fayetteville, TN; 5 grandchildren: Lisa Nichols, Tracy Deweese, Mia Jo Bradford, Troy Adams & Terry Rogers; 12 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mrs. Tommie Murriel Cashion
Funeral services for Mrs. Tommie Muriel Cashion, age 89, of Petersburg, TN, who passed away Monday, March 6, 2006 in the Marshall Medical Center, will be conducted Saturday, March 11, 2006 at 2:00 pm in the Petersburg Church of Christ with Bro. Don Hudson officiating and Gallant Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Cashion was a native of Lincoln Co., TN, daughter of the late William Thomas Welch and the late Ida Mai Welch, a seamstress and a member of the Petersburg Church of Christ. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law: Randy & Von Cashion of Lewisburg, TN; 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be Friday evening from 4 until 8 p.m. at the Petersburg Church of Christ.
Mrs. Cornelia George
Funeral services for Mrs. Cornelia George, age 81, of Burns, TN, who passed away Friday, March 10, 2006 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, will be conducted Monday, March 13, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Bear officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens. Mrs. George was a native of Lincoln Co., TN, daughter of the late George & Rilda Neal Simmons, a housewife and a member of the Burns Pentecostal Church. Along with her parents, Mrs. George was preceded in death by her husband: F.A. George and 2 sons: F.A. George, Jr. & Jerry Wayne George. Survivors include 1 daughter: Juanita Johnson of Dickson, TN; 2 sisters: Virginia Campbell of Nashville, TN, Mattie Nall of Kingston Springs, TN; 1 brother: George E. Simmons of Kingston Springs, TN; 8 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family will be Sunday evening from 1 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mr. Roy Davis
Funeral services for Mr. Roy Davis, age 61, of Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Saturday, March 11, 2006 in the Life Care Center in Tullahoma, TN, will be conducted Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Don Russell officiating. Burial will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery. Mr. Davis was the son of the late George & Clara Hall Davis, and a bus driver. Survivors include 2 daughters: Sheree & Cindy both of Texas; 3 brothers: Paul L. Hall of Fayetteville, TN, H.L. Davis of Anchorage, Alaska, G.W. Daivs of Hammond, IN and 2 grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be Monday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mrs. Minerva Jane Grimes
Funeral services for Mrs. Minerva Jane Grimes, age 37, of Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Sunday, March 12, 2006 in the Lincoln Medical Center, will be conducted Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. graveside in New Grove Cemetery with Gallant Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Grimes was a native of Williamson Co, TN, daughter of the late Howard John Henry Poteete and the late Stella Louise Spears. She was a housewife and a member of the Pentecostal Church. Survivors include her husband: Charles Michael Grimes of Holts Corner, TN; 3 daughters: Kimberly Louise Poteete of Fayetteville, TN, Rebecca Dawn Poteete of Columbia, TN, Kerri Denise Talley of Lewisburg, TN; special companion: Ed Franklin of Fayetteville, TN; 1 sister: Shirley & Charles Brown of Spring Hill, TN; 3 brothers: Ronnie & Rachel Spears of Fayetteville, TN, Charles Dan Poteete of Fayetteville, TN, Danny Love of Chapel Hill, TN; 1 grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
