Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
Joyce Powell Sweet
Joyce Powell Sweet passed away Tuesday January 3, 2012. Family will gather at funeral home at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 7, 2012, to proceed to Sherwood Memorial Gardens for the interment. Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000
Sally Ann George
Sally Ann George, age 64, of Maryville, passed away January 6, 2012, at the family home. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rueland Freda George. She is survived by her daughters, Michelle Sargent and Renee Butler; sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Jana Sargent and Paul and Selena Sargent; grandchildren and spouses, Brian and Brittany Sargent, Andrew and Maria Sargent, Amber Sargent, Jared and Amber Sargent, Braydon Sargent, and Brandy George; great-grandchildren, John, Landon, and Issaiah Sargent and Emily George; sister, Sandy George; and nephew, Erich Hecker. Per her wishes, Sally was cremated and the family will hold a small, private memorial at a later date. Arrangements provided by Miller Funeral Home, Maryville, 865-982-6041
Susie Cutshaw Blair
Susie Cutshaw Blair, surrounded by family and care givers at her home, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, January 5, 2012, at the age of 89. She was a charter member of Forest Hill Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband of 59 years, Luther Benjamin Blair, Jr.; parents, John and Ida Martin Cutshaw; brothers, Richard, Henry, George, David, Johnny and Cecil; sisters, Lucy, Julie Cutshaw, Tina McGaha; half brothers and sisters. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Bobby Beaty; grandsons, Mark (Amy) Beaty, Mike (Teresa) Beaty, Aragon, Ga., Bobby Beaty, Jr., Benjamin (Meghan) Beaty; great-grandsons, Caleb (Jessie) Beaty, Aragon, Ga., Noah Beaty; great-granddaughters, Natalie Beaty, Madison Beaty, all of Blount County; sisters, Mary Tipton, Edith Ballew; sisters-in-law, Ethel Cutshaw, Freida Blair; special nieces, Stella Long, Linda Butler, Donna Cutshaw; nephews, Steve Cutshaw and Gary McGaha. Thanks to the care givers, Ann Parton, Teresa Sing and Loretta Moore; to the Hospice Group that was so sweet and attended to her needs; special friends, Carol and Jerry Traxlor, Donna Reed. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, January 8, at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. Carl White and son-in-law, Brother Bobby Beaty officiating. The graveside service will be Monday, January 9, at 2 p.m. at Forest Hill Cemetery. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville 982-6812
Jessie Mae Creswell
Jessie Mae Creswell, 90, of Maryville, died Friday, January 6, 2012, at Fairpark Healthcare Center. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home.
Mary Ellis Beal
Mary Ellis Beal died January 4, 2012, at Asbury Place following a stroke on Christmas Day. She was 88. With her husband, C. Monroe “Sonny” Beal, who died in 1983, she was co-owner and operator of Beal Office Supply Company for more than three decades. Her first career was as an airplane mechanic at Tyndall Air Field in Panama City, Florida, while Sonny was a gunnery instructor in the Army Air Corps there. She also worked at the ALCOA Aluminum Plant. She was a 1942 graduate of Maryville High School and a member of Broadway Methodist Church. Mary served as a Pink Lady at Blount Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, volunteering more than 5, 000 hours of service. Mary lived for the past four years at MorningView Village and before that for about seven years at Windsor Manor, where she moved from her lakeside home in Louisville. She was an avid UT football fan, a season ticket holder who also attended many away games. She raised three children, bowled in the old Smoky Mountain Ladies League, taught Sunday school at Broadway Baptist Church, served as an elections precinct official, was a former officer in the local AARP chapter, and was active in the annual Lions Club horse show. For many years, Mary has been recognized at the county’s annual Cancer Survivors’ Day for being the longest-living cancer survivor (from a successful 1956 surgery) and recognized at the Law Family Reunion for being the oldest living survivor of Abraham Law. Laws Chapel Primitive Baptist Church is named for the family. Mary was born
May 6, 1923, on Maryville’s Cherokee Street to John Harrell Ellis, a longtime veteran of the Maryville Fire department and Blount County Rescue Squad, who died in 1975, and Mattie Hatcher Ellis, who died when Mary was 9 years old. Mary was the oldest of John and Mattie’s three children. Her sister and close friend, Elizabeth Ellis Jones (Glenn), of Maryville, died in 2007; and her brother, John H. Ellis Jr., (Ruth) survives in Strawberry Plains. A stepbrother, David Ellis (Linda), survives in Maryville. Mary is survived by two of her three children, Dennis (Glenda) of Washington, D.C., and Mary Anne Sayne of Maryville; a second son, Gary (Peggy), died in 1998. In addition to a wide circle of friends, other survivors include grandchildren, Susan Beal of Brooklyn, N.Y., Sean Beal of Walland, Charles Sayne and Zachary Beal of Maryville, and Matthew Beal of Knoxville. Great-grandchildren are Samantha, Courtney, Jonah, Eden and Ashlyn Beal; and many devoted nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and -nephews. The family will receive friends from 2 until 3 p.m. and 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2012, at Smith East Chapel. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 7, 2012, at Smith West Chapel with the Reverend Amy Probst of Broadway Methodist officiating. Interment
will follow at Trentville Cemetery
in Strawberry Plains. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Friends of the Smokies, P.O. Box 1660, Kodak, TN 37764-7660 or Broadway Methodist Church Outreach Fund. Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000
Bobby Lee Bonds
Bobby Lee Bonds, age 75, of Friendsville, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jay and Trula Bonds. He is survived by Geneva; brothers, Billy, Stanley, and Jimmy Bonds; and special friend, Joe Cable. Family and friends will gather 2 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2012, at Sherwood Memorial Gardens for the graveside service and interment, Rev. Charles Lindsey and Rev. Blaine Tucker officiating. Friends may call at their convenience from noon until 1 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville, 982-6041
Winfred R. (Pat) Summey
Winfred R. (Pat) Summey, age 81, of Greenback, went home to be with the Lord 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at Blount Memorial Hospital. Member of Howard’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church where he served as the choir director for 68 years. Member of the Mt. View Masonic Lodge #519. Retired from the Carpenter’s Local #50. Also worked for the National Forest Service. An avid coon hunter. A loving husband, father and grandfather. Survivors, wife of 46 years, Gayle O. Summey; daughters, Amy Summey and Crystal Summey, both of Greenback, son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Melony Summey; granddaughters, Mariah Summey and Felicia Gay, all of Madisonville; sisters, Gertie Tallent, Vonore, Gradie Weaver, Indiana; brother and sister-in-law, Floyd and MaryAnn Summey, Vonore; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Doak and Grace Dotson Summey; brothers, John, Elmer, Doak Jr. (June) and Cecil Summey; father-in-law, Rev. Alfred B. Orr. Funeral 8 p.m. Friday, Howard’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Ralph Patton and Rev. Barney Tipton officiating. Interment
1 p.m. Saturday, Howard’s Chapel Cemetery
with graveside Masonic service provided by Mt. View Masonic Lodge #519. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Arrangements by Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville.
Alfred Rhea Edens
Alfred Rhea Edens, 81, of Ben Hur, passed away January 3, 2012. He served in U.S. Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Dae and Eunice Crystal Edens; a son, Gary Wendall Edens; and a daughter, Kathy Gott. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Jo Ann Edens, Maryville; grandsons, Mark Edens, Thomas Mullins, Jonathan Muncy; great-granchildren, Olivia and Rex Muncy; sister, Rhetha Pugh, Jonesville; nieces and nephews, Myron Pugh, Mitchell, Ind., Sheila Pugh, Bloomington, Ind., David Pugh, Lubbock, Texas; aunt, Gladys Rodgers, Inglewood, Ohio; special friend, Raymond Burgin. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, January 6, at Arney-Mullins Funeral Home in Jonesville, Va. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 7, in Lee Memorial Gardens in Woodway with Rev. Layne Pennington officiating. Online condolences can be made to the family at arney-mullinsfuneralhomes.com. Arney-Mullins Funeral Home of Jonesville is serving the Edens family.
Glenn Roberts
Glenn Roberts, age 92, of Maryville, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a decorated veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Hester King Roberts; and brother, Fred Roberts. He is survived by his wife, Gene Roberts; children, Glenda Dixon, David and Kathy Roberts, Karla and Craig Davidson, and Ramona and Marvin Kagley; grandsons, Dylan Dixon, Sheldon Dixon, Brandon Roberts, Joshua Roberts, and Aaron Oliver; granddaughter, Dana and Coty McClurg; and three great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to your favorite charity organization. Graveside service and interment
will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, January 7, 2012, at Morganton Cemetery, Mr. Marvin Kagley officiating. Friends may visit at their convenience from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville. 865-982-6041
Mack E. Fleming
Mack E. Fleming, age 95, of Maryville, born
in Greenville, N.C., on January 10, 1916, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at Blount Memorial Hospital. Survived by companion, Bernita Woodby; daughter and son-in-law, Yvonne and Herbert Brown; granddaughter, Elizabeth and Tim Mosley; great-granddaughter, Madison; Bernita’s children and special friends, Bill Woodby and Patsy Woodby Ledford. Burial services are Friday, January 6, 2012, in Greenville, N.C. Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000
Delbart M. Williams
Delbart M. Williams, 82, of Friendsville, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2012. Delbart retired as a chief master sergeant from the United States Air Force with 24 years of service. He then retired from Schlegel/BTR after 14 years where he was known by many as “Sarge.” Mr. Williams was an accomplished artist and musician. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting. Preceded in death by parents, Willard and Reva (McKinley) Williams; two brothers; father and mother-in-law, Edwin and Delcia (Scott) Garmon; three infant sons and infant daughter. Survivors include loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Virginia “Ginny” (Garmon) Williams; daughter, Donna Jackson; daughter and son-in-law, Melissa (Williams) and Craig Neubert; grandchildren, Scott and Heidi (Stubelt) Groover, Jeff and Amanda (McPhone) Groover, Rebecca (Groover) Russell, Megan, Lily and Ashley Neubert; four great-grandchildren; sister, Pam (Williams) Missel of Streator, Ill.; sister-in-law, Nelda (Garmon) Armstrong; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral service will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 2012, at Smith Trinity Chapel with Rev. Craig Neubert and Rev. Adrian Jones officiating. Interment
will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 8, 2012, at Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church Missions Fund, 536 Blockhouse Road, Maryville, TN 37803. Family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 2012, at Smith Trinity Chapel. Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000
Kathleen Malach (Kay) Webb
Kathleen Malach (Kay) Webb, age 85, died Monday, December 19, 2011, at home after a long battle with cancer. She was an active member of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Alcoa. She graduated from Knoxville Catholic High School in 1945 and shortly thereafter went on to play semiprofessional baseball with the Fort Wayne Daisies (A League of Their Own). She also enjoyed a 24-year fencing career with much success in local and regional tournaments, Canada, and a national tournament in New York. She taught fencing at the University of Tennessee for several years. She retired from ORNL in 1988 after 36 years of employment. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Kenneth B. Webb; her parents, Gilbert and Ruth Malach; brothers, Gene and Jerry Malach. She is survived by daughter, Debby Stethen and husband Doug of Corryton; son, Wally Pressley and wife Susan of Oak Ridge; son, Tony Webb and longtime companion Steven Holcomb of Louisville; sisters, Della and Donna Malach of Louisville; brothers, Gilbert and Phillip Malach of Louisville; two grandchildren, Valerie Goble of Georgia and Herb Harrell of Florida; seven great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, January 7, at Our Lady of Fatima Church with the funeral Mass to follow at 11 a.m. Interment
will follow at Louisville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Kay requested that donations be made to Our Lady of Fatima Building Fund, 856 Louisville Road, Alcoa, TN 37701, or Buddy’s Race Against Cancer, c/o Thompson Cancer Center Foundation, 1915 White Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville in charge 982-6812
Lorine Crisp
Lorine Crisp, age 75, of Maryville, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2012, at UT Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Willard Crisp; grandson, Logan Michael Crisp; parents, Ivan and Leoma Dunlap Andes. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Lee and Patti Crisp; daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Jeff Wallace; grandchildren, Stefanie Williams and husband Marc, Ben Crisp, Elizabeth Crisp, Michael Crisp; brother and sister-in-law, James Cecil and Diane Andes; sister, Louise Bradburn; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday at Sherwood Memorial Gardens for a graveside service with Rev. Rick Rutherford officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:30-8 p.m. Friday at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home. 982-6812
Blanch Pierce
Blanch Pierce, of Morristown, died January 5, 2012, at her home. Arrangements are incomplete, will be announced at a later date by Miller Funeral Home.
