Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
Mrs. Veatrice Kirby Alred
October 17, 1921 - December 12, 2008
Funeral services for Mrs. Veatrice Kirby Alred, age 87, of Kingston, TN, who passed away Friday, December 12, 2008 at the Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN, will be conducted graveside Monday, December 15, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in the Riverview Memorial Gardens with Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Alred was a native of Putman Co., TN, daughter of the late P.A. & Mary Lou I. Neal Kirby and a retired office clerk. She is survived by 4 sisters: Ruth Barnes of Cookeville, TN, Martha Stewart of Huntland, TN, Sue K. Nunley of Kingston, TN, Elizabeth Redmon of Vicksburg, MS and 1 brother: Edwin Kirby of Columbia, TN. There will be no visitation prior to the graveside service.
Mrs. Mattie E. Harris
March 23, 1924 - December 12, 2008
Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie E. Harris, age 84, of Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Friday, December 12, 2008, at the Lincoln Medical Center, will be conducted graveside Monday, December 15, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. in the Prospect Cemetery with Bill Wood officiating and Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Harris was a native of Georgia, daughter of the late Lawton & Ola Dupree. She was a hospital housekeeper in Iowa. Along with her parents, Mrs. Harris was preceded in death by her husband: James Richard Harris on June 6, 2005. Survivors include 2 daughters: Betty Jean Perry of Fayetteville, TN and Barbara Ann Campbell of Lakeland, FL and 6 grandchildren. There will be no visitation prior to the graveside service.
Mrs. Nellie J. Payne
October 13, 1956 - December 14, 2008
Funeral services for Mrs. Nellie j. Payne, age 52, of Kelso, TN, who passed away Sunday, December 14, 2008 in the Lincoln Medical Center will be conducted on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at 1 p. m. in the chapel of the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home with Bill Wood officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery near Ardmore, TN. Mrs. Payne was a native of Limestone County, AL the daughter of the late J.B. & Mary Brown Holder. She was a housewife and was of the Church of Christ faith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother: Calvin Holder. She is survived by her husband: Charles Payne; a daughter: Theresa Honea & husband: Ricky; 3 sons: Matt Payne & wife: Mindy, Scotty Payne & wife: Samantha all of Kelso, TN, Jeremy Patterson & wife: Emily of Toney, AL; 2 sisters: Gail Dickey of Fayetteville, TN and Diane McClarin of Elkmont, AL; 1 brother: Don Holder of the Boonshill Community; 15 grandchildren. Visitation with family will be Tuesday evening, December 16, 2008 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the
Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home.
Mrs. Wavie Greene
September 21, 1917 - December 14, 2008
Mrs. Wavie Greene, age 91, of Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Sunday, December 14, 2008 in the Lincoln Skill Care. Mrs. Greene was a native of Raleigh County, WV the daughter of the late Hillie & Maggie Pettry Jarrell. She was a School Teacher for 33 years and a member of the Horse Creek Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband: Boston Van Buren Greene and sisters: Mary Pettry & Hester Pauley; brothers: Quince, Archie, Azel, & Joe Jarrell. She is survived by 3 daughters: Wilma Sue Teets of Petersburg, TN, Pebble Faye Brownley of Baldwin, Maryland, & Deanna Lennen of Fayetteville, TN; 2 sisters: Eileen Vogler of Essex, Maryland, & Charlotte Burns of Milton, Delaware, 5 grandchildren & 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday evening, December 16, 2008 from 5 until 8 p.m. at Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home in Fayetteville, TN. Burial will be on Friday, December 19, 2008 at Millers Cemetery in Rock Creek, WV.
Mr. William McArthur Howard, Sr.
June 16, 1944 - December 14, 2008
Funeral services Mr. William McArthur Howard, Sr., age 64, of Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Sunday, December 14, 2008 in the Crestwood Medical Center will be conducted on Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Gallant - Riverview Funeral Home with Rev. Ernest Latham officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery. Mr. Howard was a native of Giles County, TN, he was the son of the late John Wesley Howard and Mattie Mae Pullen Black who survives. He was a Grave Digger who worked for Gallant Funeral for several years and then finishing his career with Higgins Funeral Home before retiring. He accepted Christ and was baptized on February 26, 1989 and became a member of Mary's Chapel A.M.E. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a daughter: Sarah Louise Howard and 4 brothers: Jack Jones, Jr., Charlie Wesley Howard, Edward Vaughn Black, & Joe Edward Black. In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife: Effie Howard of Fayetteville, TN; 6 daughters: Clara Akinrinmade of Decatur, GA, Shirley Bass of Nashville, TN, Cecilia ( Justin ) Taylor, & Marilyn Howard both of Las Vegas, NV, Rita Faye ( Michael ) March, & Patricia ( Patrick ) Knott ; a son: William McArthur ( Alisha ) Howard, Jr; all of Fayetteville, TN, 17 Grandchildren & 4 Great-Grandchildren; 4 sisters: Juanita Parks, Rebecca ( Marvin ) Wicks, Barbara Hockett, Joyce ( Andre ) Gills; a brother: Harold Wayne Black all of Nashville, TN; 2 Aunts: Everbell Pullen & Fannie ( Alvin) Buchanan and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation with the family will be on Thursday, December 18, 2008 from 12 noon until 1 p.m. at the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home.
Mr. Timothy Lee Echtinaw
July 29, 1979 - December 20, 2008
It is with regret that we announce the death of Mr. Timothy Lee Echtinaw, age 29, of Fayetteville, TN, who passed away at his residence Saturday, December 20, 2008. He was a native of Kalamazoo, MI, son of Carol Hess and the late Terry Lee Echtinaw. Along with his mother, Mr. Echtinaw is survived by 1 son: Dustin Ray Echtinaw of Manchester, TN and his mother: Carol Hess of Buckannon, WV; 1 brother: Gregory Adam Echtinaw of Fayetteville, TN. A memorial service will be planned for a later date. Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Mrs. Debbie G. Taylor
August 01, 1956 - December 22, 2008
Funeral services for Mrs. Debbie G. Taylor, age 52, of Howell Hill Road, Flintville, TN, who passed away Monday, December 22, 2008 in the Crestwood Medical Center will be conducted on Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at 10 a.m. in the chapel of the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Talley officiating. Burial will follow in the Shady Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Taylor was a native of Jackson County, AL; she was the daughter of the late James D. Talley and Mary Ruth Atchley Taylor who survives. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her mother she is survived by her husband: James M. Taylor of Flintville, TN; 1 son: James Ray & wife: Tabbi Taylor of Flintville, TN; 3 brothers: George Ray & wife: Sue Talley of Plant City, FL, Tony Taylor & Gary & wife: Betty Taylor all of Mulberry, TN; 2 grandchildren: Dakota Daniels & Cheyanne Taylor. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday evening, December 23, 2008 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home.
Mrs. Linda Dalton
July 10, 1949 - December 23, 2008
Funeral services for Mrs. Linda Dalton, age 59, of Robinson Rd., Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at the Lincoln Medical Center, will be conducted graveside in Shiloh Cemetery on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Ed Burrows officiating and Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Dalton was a native of West Point, GA, daughter of the late Marion & Lillian Bryan Brown. She was a seamstress for Palm Beach Manufacturing and a member of the McBurg First Baptist Church. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by 1 brother: Billy Wayne Brown. Survivors include her husband: James Dalton of Fayetteville, TN; step-son: Jimmy Dalton of Fort Wayne, Indiana; grandson: Shawn Dalton and sister: Patricia Ann Heard of Roanoke, AL. Visitation with the family will be Monday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home.
Mr. Jerome Smith
October 08, 1947 - December 23, 2008
Funeral services for Mr. Jerome Smith, age 61, owner of Smith Appliance on Winchester Hwy., Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Tuesday December 23, 2008 in the Vanderbilt Medical Center will be conducted on Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home with Bro. Dan Bolin officiating. Burial will follow in the Riverview Memorial Gardens. Mr. Smith was a native of Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Garland R. & Martha Beatrice Curtis Smith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son: Richard Gillespie, 2 brothers: Garland R. Smith, Jr. & James Smith. He is survived by his wife: Lill Smith of Fayetteville, TN; 2 daughters: Candy Pressley & husband: Johnny of Petersburg, TN, & Crystal Goodman & husband: Brent of Fayetteville, TN; 2 sons: Terry Smith & wife: Sherry, & Ronnie Smith all of Fayetteville, TN; a sister: Ethel Mae Cowan of Fayetteville, TN; 3 brothers: Rev. Hubert Smith & Bobby Smith both of Fayetteville, TN, & L.C. Smith of Tullahoma, TN; 7 grandchildren & 1 great-grandchild. Visitation with the family will be Friday evening, December 26, 2008 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home.
Mrs. Ruth Swinford
May 10, 1916 - December 25, 2008
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth Swinford, age 92, of Fayetteville, TN who passed away at her residence Thursday, December 25, 2008 will be conducted on Sunday, December 28, 2008 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home with Rev. Ed Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Prospect Cemetery. Mrs. Swinford was a native of Lincoln County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Jessie Albert & Annie Elizabeth Noblitt Shields. She was a Housewife, as well as a former employee of Serbin Fashions. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Hugh Patrick "Pat" Swinford, and a brother: J.D. Shields. Mrs. Swinford is survived by her daughter: Patricia Brewton & husband: Sam; 2 sons: Jimmy Swinford & wife: Eveline, Larry Swinford & wife: Billie all of Fayetteville, TN; 1 sister: Jessie Luna of Huntsville, AL; and 1 brother: Leroy Shields of Shelbyville, TN; 4 grandchildren & 2 great-grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be Saturday evening, December 27, 2008 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home.
Mr. Lawrence Edward Bradford
April 07, 1921 - December 25, 2008
Graveside funeral services for Mr. Lawrence Edward Bradford, age 87, of Boaz, AL formerly of Fayetteville who passed away at his residence Thursday, December 25, 2008 will be conducted on Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 2 p.m. in the Riverview Memorial Gardens with Bro. Andy Brown officiating. Burial will follow with the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home assisting. Mr. Bradford was a native of Limestone County, AL; son of the late Thomas Newton & Mary Etta Brown Bradford. He was retired from Kraft Foods and worked in the Funeral Industry for several years, he was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of the Prospect Baptist Church. In addition to his parents Mr. Bradford was preceded in death by his wife: Frances, a grandson: Christopher Smith and a son-in-law: Hugh ( Bubby ) Smith. He is survived by 2 daughters: Elaine Smith of Boaz, AL & Janet Amos of Georgia. 2 grandchildren: Mike Corbin & Sherry Corbin; 6 great-grandchildren: Jessica, Elaine, Rachel, Tommy, Luke, & Aaron Corbin. Visitation with the family will be Saturday, December 27, 2008 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home.
