Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
Bobby Ray Williamson
Bobby Ray Williamson, age 76, of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2011, at his home. He was a member of Unity Baptist Church and retired from Vulcan Materials. He was preceded in death by his wife, Della Kate Parton Williamson. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Donnie and Becky Williamson, Ed and Cheryl Williamson, Ron and Suzanne Williamson; grandchildren, David Williamson, Jassen Williamson, Brenda Gibson, Misty Brown, and Rebecca Williamson; 14 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Earl and Margaret Williamson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Shirley and Glenn Caylor, Ruth and Ray Gibson; special brother-in-law, Jim Ammons; special friend: Mary Ruth Irwin. Funeral service 7 p.m. Friday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. David Headrick officiating. Interment
10 a.m. Saturday in Shiloh Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Friday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville
Margaret Stratton Waters
Margaret Stratton Waters, of Louisville, Tenn., passed away at home Friday, August 12, 2011. She belonged to Green Meadow Methodist Church and was retired after 40 years of teaching and librarian for Blount County School System. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cynthia Mull Watson; parents, Claude Sr. and Minnie Stratton; sister, Helen Webb; brothers, Claude, Bud, Joe and Harry Stratton. Survived by son, Mike Waters; daughters and son-in-law, Melinda Presnell, and Teresa and Wade West; granddaughter, Courtney Davis; grandsons, Joey Davis and Andy and Patrick Mull; sisters and brother-in-law, Minnie Foster of Kingsport, Betty White of Alcoa, and Jane and Theron Burchfield of Maryville. A celebration of Margaret’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17, 2011, in the West Chapel of Smith Funeral and Cremation Service with Rev. Aaron McCarter officiating. The family will receive friends starting at 1:30. There will be a luncheon following the service at the eldest daughter’s home. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Campground United Methodist Church Cemetery
Fund, Townsend, TN 37882-3114 or the Alzheimer’s Association at 2200 Sutherland Ave. Ste. H102, Knoxville, TN 37919.
I.G. Teffeteller
I.G. Teffeteller, age 83, of Maryville, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2011, at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was born
October 6, 1927, to the late Homer and Vera Russell Teffeteller. He was a dedicated family man and always worked hard to put his family first. He was of the Baptist faith. He retired from ALCOA in 1989 after 42 years of service and was a member of the Alcoa 25 Year Club. Preceded in death by grandson, Matthew Gentry; parents, Homer and Vera Russell Teffeteller; brothers, Raymond, Cecil, Edd, and J.R. Teffeteller; son-in-law, William J. Gentry. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Reba Nell Chastain Teffeteller; his five children and their spouses, Eloise Gentry, Eleanor and John Stafford, Grant and Linda Teffeteller, Robin and David Brogan, and Glenn Teffeteller, all of Maryville; grandchildren, Issac and Will Gentry, Jason Stafford, Jennifer Walker, Carrie Hilbert, Joshua Teffeteller, Taylor and Isabella Brogan and four great grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren and four great-stepgrandchildren; brothers, George, Kenneth, and Bill Teffeteller, all of Maryville; sister, Helen Benson of Mayetta, Kansas. The graveside and interment
service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 17, 2011, at Grandview Cemetery, Rev. Darryl Wilson officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville, 982-6041
George Michael ‘Big Mike’ Henry
George Michael Henry “Big Mike”, age 54, of Maryville, passed away Friday, August 12, 2011, at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, George T. Henry. Survivors include daughters, Jennifer Henry of Knoxville, Janet Lee Henry and Michela Henry, both of Los Angeles, Calif.; grandchildren, Destiny Henry and Kaleb Betancourt; mother, Trula L. Mashburn Henry; sisters, Sharon Riggs-Perich, Barbara Orr, and Patty Bailey; nephews, Wes and Les Spencer, Peter Rodriguez, Nathan Bailey. Funeral service will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 17, 2011, in the Trinity Chapel of Smith Funeral and Cremation Service with Rev. Tim Fleeger officiating. Family and friends will assemble for the interment
at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 18, 2011, at Ballard’s Chapel Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service on Wednesday from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000
Sgt. Kenneth Cordell Lea
Sgt. Kenneth Cordell Lea, age 70, of Maryville passed away, Saturday, August 13, 2011, at UT Medical Center. He was retired after 23 years with the Knoxville Police Department. Preceded in death by parents, Vernon and Verda Lea. Survived by wife of 50 years, Jean Lea; son, Danny W. Lea of Maryville; son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth B. and Cindy Lea of Maryville; grandchildren, Brittanie A. Lea of Knoxville, Brandon L. Lea and Issac B. Lea all of Maryville; great-grandson, Robert Cordell Lea of Florida; special friend, Jim Groover. Funeral service 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2011, at Miller Funeral Home. Entombment service 11 a.m., Wednesday at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.
Ruth Elizabeth Boshers Downey
Ruth Elizabeth Boshers Downey, born
December 28, 1925, in Mt. Pleasant, Tenn., of Maryville, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2011, at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a longtime member of Maryville Church of Christ and she taught children's Bible School for over 50 years. Preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Ina Boshers; sister, Edith Carpenter; brother, Morris Boshers. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Joe Downey; daughters, Brenda Downey Dean and husband Jerry, Nancy Downey; grandchildren, Debbie Dean Malone (Kevin) of Brentwood, Tenn., Emily Dean Hammond (Paul) of Nashville, Tenn., Megan Dean Tomlinson (Kyle) of Brentwood, Tenn., Claire Newhouse of New York, N.Y., and Caroline Newhouse of New York, N.Y., and their father, Richard Newhouse; great-grandchildren, Greyson and Maddox Malone; Ellie, Cooper, Cole, and Tess Hammond, and Will Tomlinson. Graveside service and entombment will be at noon Monday, August 15, 2011, Grandview Mausoleum Chapel, with Minister Jonathan Jones officiating. Friends may call at their convenience after 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. Monday at Maryville Church of Christ with a Celebration of Life service at 7 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Knoxville Christian School, 11549 Snyder Road, Knoxville, TN 37932. Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 983-1000
Lester ‘Ray’ Edwards
Lester “Ray” Edwards, age 83, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2011. He retired from Y-12 and was a member of Friendsville First Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Carl and Velda Edwards; wife, Ann Hayes Fell Edwards; brother, Howard Edwards. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Velda and Jim Potter; sons, Roger Edwards, Ronnie Fell and wife Tonya, and Johnny Fell; grandchildren, Heath Potter, Luke Edwards and wife Ashley, Ian Edwards and wife Leann, Elise Edwards Brady, Amberly Fell, Katelin Fell, Alicia Fell and Chelsea Fell; great-grandchildren, Rylee Edwards, Gabe Edwards, and Zoe Brady; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2011, at Smith Trinity Chapel with Pastors Scott Kidd and Doug Hayes officiating. Family and friends will assemble for entombment at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 17, 2011, at Grandview Mausoleum Chapel. Family will receive friends from 5:30 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2011, at Smith Trinity Chapel. Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000
Dr. James Holmes Emert
Dr. James Holmes Emert, age 85, of Maryville, passed away Monday, August 15, 2011, at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Maryville First United Methodist Church, where he served the church in many capacities. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the Army Air Corps, attended Emory University and UT College of Dentistry. He practiced dentistry in Maryville for 41 years and was active in dental organizations for many years. Survivors include his wife, Clariece Emert; sons and daughters-in-law, Joe and Cindy Emert of Knoxville, John and Sonya Emert of Maryville; daughter and son-in-law, Suzy and Terry Vineyard of Tellico Village; grandchildren, Jason Emert, Josh Emert, Maggie Terry-Emert, Ellie Terry-Emert, Ted “Buddy” Arnold, Jim Arnold; sister, Sara Jo Kramer and husband Roy; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at Maryville First United Methodist Church with Pastors Brenda and Larry Carroll officiating. The family will receive friends in the Fellowship Hall following the service. A private interment
service will be at Grandview Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to Maryville First United Methodist Church, 804 Montvale Station Road, Maryville, TN 37803. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville in charge, 982-6812
Earl H. ‘Earl the Squirrel’ Pratt
Earl H. “Earl the Squirrel” Pratt, age 70, of Knoxville, formerly of Maryville, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2011, at Arbor Terrace Assisted Living. He was a dedicated member of Central Church of God and a street minister to the downtown Knoxville area, sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Earl was an avid fisherman as well as a faithful follower and supporter of The Maryville Rebel Football Program for 40 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Edna Pratt. Survivors include his beloved wife of 51 years, Arnita Pratt; children, Donna and husband Tim Owens, Karen and husband Spanky Emerson, and Joy Gray; grandchildren, Ashlea Ferguson and fiancé Josh Norman, Joshua and wife Becca Ferguson, Kendra Emerson and fiancé Lucas Geer, Katie Emerson, and Rachel Gray; brothers, William Pratt, Troy Pratt, Roy Pratt and Joe Pratt; sisters, Edna Ruth Hill and Anna Lee Massengill; and special friend and former pastor, Gordon Stallings. The family would like to express their appreciation to the management and staff of Arbor Terrace Assisted Living and Covenant Hospice, nurses, Pat and Candice, for their loving care of Earl. “Fear thou not, for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteous.” Isaiah 41:10. Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday in McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jack Dean officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday at Sherwood Memorial Gardens for the interment
service with Rev. David Snyder officiating. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville. 982-6812
Ruth Elizabeth Boshers Downey
Ruth Elizabeth Boshers Downey, born
December 28, 1925, in Mt. Pleasant, Tenn., of Maryville passed away on Friday, August 12, 2011, at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a longtime member of Maryville Church of Christ and she taught children's Bible School for over 50 years. Preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Ina Boshers; sister, Edith Carpenter; brother, Morris Boshers. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Joe Downey; daughters, Brenda Downey Dean and husband Jerry, Nancy Downey; grandchildren, Debbie Dean Malone (Kevin) of Brentwood, Tenn., Emily Dean Hammond (Paul) of Nashville, Tenn., Megan Dean Tomlinson (Kyle) of Brentwood, Tenn., Claire Newhouse of New York, N.Y., and Caroline Newhouse of New York, N.Y., and their father, Richard Newhouse; great-grandchildren, Greyson and Maddox Malone; Ellie, Cooper, Cole, and Tess Hammond, and Will Tomlinson. Graveside service and entombment will be at noon Monday, August 15, 2011, Grandview Mausoleum Chapel, with Minister Jonathan Jones officiating. Friends may call at their convenience after 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. Monday at Maryville Church of Christ with a Celebration of Life service at 7 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Knoxville Christian School, 11549 Snyder Road, Knoxville, TN 37932. Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 983-1000
Margaret Stratton Waters
Margaret Stratton Waters, of Louisville, Tenn., passed away at home Friday, August 12, 2011. She belonged to Green Meadow Methodist Church and was retired after 40 years of teaching and librarian for Blount County School System. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cynthia Mull Watson; parents, Claude Sr. and Minnie Stratton; sister, Helen Webb; brothers, Claude, Bud, Joe and Harry Stratton. Survived by son, Mike Waters; daughters and son-in-law, Melinda Presnell, and Teresa and Wade West; granddaughter, Courtney Davis; grandsons, Joey Davis and Andy and Patrick Mull; sisters and brother-in-law, Minnie Foster of Kingsport, Betty White of Alcoa, and Jane and Theron Burchfield of Maryville. A Celebration of Margaret’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17, 2011, in the West Chapel of Smith Funeral and Cremation Service with Rev. Aaron McCarter officiating. The family will receive friends starting at 1:30. There will be a luncheon following the service at the eldest daughter’s home. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Campground United Methodist Church Cemetery
Fund, Townsend, TN 37882-3114 or the Alzheimer’s Association at 2200 Sutherland Ave. Ste. H102, Knoxville, TN 37919. Condolences may be made at www.smithmortuary.com, Maryville, 983-1000.
Stacie Nicole Brantley
Stacie Nicole Brantley, 25, of Knoxville and formerly of Athens, died Saturday, August 13, 2011, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Knoxville. She was a native of Maryville, Tennessee, but lived in Athens most of her life, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jason David Brantley, maternal grandfather, Glenn Rowland, and paternal grandfather, Ralph Quinten Brantley, and a cousin, Emalyne Medders. She has attended Wildwood Baptist Church. She was a graduate of McMinn County High School, where she was active in sports. She also attended Cleveland State Community College. She was associated with Personal Choice Healthcare. She is survived by her mother and father; David M. and Carol Rowland Brantley of Athens, maternal grandmother, Betty Rowland of Englewood, paternal grandmother, Ida Bertagnolli Brantley of Daphne, Alabama, several aunts, uncles and cousins. A funeral service will be conducted, 8 p.m., Monday, August 15, 2011, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Vest officiating. Interment
will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 16, 2011, in Wildwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. Pallbearers will be Josh Wenzel, Jeremy Rowland, Greg Hayes, Christian Medders, Larry Ulery, Pete Brantley, Marty Wenzel and Frank Rowland.
