Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
Marie D. Bilek
Marie D. Bilek, age 87, of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2012, at Parkwest Medical Center. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Andrews Episcopal Church with Rev. Steve Mosher officiating. The interment
will follow in Sherwood Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville, 982-6812
Joyce Dunlap Smith
Joyce Dunlap Smith, 63, of Pigeon Forge, passed away suddenly Wednesday, September 19, 2012. Joyce was an adventurous free spirit as a young lady. She lived in Wisconsin for several years and toured Canada with a band in which she sang and played the drums. She loved old fashioned country music, lighthouses, working with the public and she was always greeting everyone with a friendly smile. Most of all, she loved her family and friends, Roger, Robin, Kathy, Lana, and her little dog, Dudley. Joyce touched many people’s hearts and will be missed by all. Joyce was preceded in death by parents, William Arlie Dunlap and Norma Dunlap Morgan. Surviving family members include Billie Joe Price, Gene Bennett, William and Sandra Dunlap, Jr. Archie and Sandy Dunlap, Brenda and Dan Stevens, Judy Luttrell, and Lynn Morgan. A memorial celebration for Joyce will be announced at a later date. Memorial Funeral Home in Maryville is in charge of arrangements.
Mildred L. Harrill
Mildred L. Harrill, 87, Walland, died Friday, September 21, 2012, at Blount Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.
Jesse Tipton Jr.
Jesse Tipton Jr., 26, of Townsend, passed away suddenly Thursday, September 20, 2012. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, September 24, 2012, at Memorial Funeral Home in Maryville. In lieu of flowers the family request donations to help with expenses.
Marie D. Bilek
Marie D. Bilek, age 87, of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2012, at Parkwest Medical Center. She was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Bilek and parents, Walter and Else Foerst Lage. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Christine and Joel Campbell of Maryville; sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Anita Bilek of Anchorage, Alaska, Randall Bilek and Beverley Kettleman of South Haven, Miss.; granddaughters, Julie Collis, Meredith Steele, Rebecca Marie Gravitt; grandsons, Jordan Bilek, Shannon Wroblewski, Matthew Campbell, Joseph Allen Bilek, Jr., John Bilek, Michael Bilek; great grandchildren, Brittany Bilek, Zachary Bilek, Gregory Bilek, Bradley Bilek, Mitchell Bilek, Madison Bilek, Joseph Gravitt, Justin Bilek and Cameron Bilek; sisters-in-law, Audrey Lage, Geri Lage, and Denna Brand; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Rudy and Phyllis Bilek; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Andrews Episcopal Church with Rev. Steve Mosher officiating. The interment
will follow in Sherwood Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville, 982-6812
Rex Self
Rex Self, age 75, of Walland, died Sunday, February 19, 2012, at UT Medical Center. Rex enjoyed working in his yard and especially loved spending time with his family. He was a member of New Life Ministries Christian Center. He was preceded in death by his son, Jimmy Self. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Mary Self; son and daughter-in-law, Marvin and Kay Self; son, Kevin Self; grandchildren, Richard (Tiffany) Self, Josh Self, Amanda (Phillip) Anderson, Matthew and David Glab; great-grandchildren, McKynzie Mayberry, Brennan Self, Noah Anderson; sisters, Ruth Payne, Kathryn Robinson, Irene Dale, Lorene Phillips, and Barbara Deal; brother, Jimmy Self; brother-in-law, Allen Bryant and wife, Cathy; special friend, Dennis Thomas. Memorial service will be 6 p.m. Saturday, October 6, 2012, at New Life Ministries Christian Center, 5939 Highway 411S, Maryville, with the Rev. David Cooper officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Online condolences may be sent to (dotsonfh@yahoo.com) Arrangements by Dotson Funeral Home, Wildwood, 984-5959.
Barbara Jo Caughron
Barbara Jo Caughron of Maryville, died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 at the family home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Smith Funeral & Cremation Service.
Jan Williams
Jan Williams, of Princeton, N.J., and most recently, Maryville, died of ALS, Sunday, September 16, 2012, at 6:30 a.m. EDT. Born January 21, 1945, in San Francisco, Calif., the daughter of the late Colonel Bailey Arthur Williams, (USAF Ret.), and Theodora (Clapp) Williams, Jan left no survivors, but many beloved friends. Her sole sibling, Steve, is deceased. After graduating from Blackford High School, San Jose, Calif., in 1962, she earned in 1970 her B.S. in biology/chemistry/pre-med from San Jose State University. She pursued immunochemistry and immunophysiology research at Cal Tech and Stanford, attended graduate medical school at Medical College of Pennsylvania, and in 1972, pursued schizophrenia biochemistry research in Princeton, N.J. Interest in data processing and operating systems ultimately led to a computer programming position at the New Jersey Department of Taxation. In the mid-1980s, Jan evangelized the Apple MacIntosh, serving as president and newsletter editor for the Princeton MacIntosh Users Group and helping operate an Internet-access trailer at Fort Dix, N.J. to support Kosovo refugees. She also founded MouseCalls, a computer consultancy catering to seniors. She served the North Central New Jersey Chapter of Mensa as newsletter editor and on the International Executive Committee. Her Welsh heritage played a big role in Jan’s life, leading her to participate in a variety of Welsh Society activities, including the annual Welsh National Gymanfa Ganu festival and even to naming her service dogs Celyn and Gruffydd. A lifetime member of the Red Hat Society, with chapters worldwide including Wales, Jan regularly wore hats she decorated in a subtle fashion. Jan exemplified her commitment to service, in part, by her advocacy for the Americans With Disabilities Act, years as an unfailing platelets donor, and ultimately at Children’s Health Environmental Coalition where she was an early adopter of Internet technology and finally, the authoring of a book, “Healthy Homefront, ” focusing on creating a child-safe home. Her congress of friends generously benefited from Jan’s remarkable ability to connect strangers who would, almost magically, develop meaningful relationships. A memorial service will be held at The Life Event Center, 1404 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, Saturday, September 29, at 5 p.m. Friends are invited to share dinner following the service. A second memorial service will be held early October at All Saints Church, Princeton, N.J. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be made to Wilderwood Service Dogs, 1319 Tuckaleechee Trail, Maryville, TN 37803. Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 983-1000
Karen Howard Law
Karen Howard Law, 53, entered Heaven on September 19, 2012, in Cape Coral, Fla. Karen grew up in Maryville, attending Union Elementary, Everett High School and Baptist School of Nursing. Karen’s laughter, incredible smile and funny stories will be missed. She left a legacy of an unwavering faith and a devoted love for her family. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Ralph Harold Law; her sons and daughters-in-law, Damon and Michelle of Cape Coral and Gabe and Vanessa of Plant City; and her grandsons, Peyton and Gavin, who brought her so much joy. Other family members reside in Maryville and include mother, Billie Sue Hood; father, Dural Howard and wife, Carolyn; brother and sister-in-law, Greg and Laura Howard; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ralph and Floy Law; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Tony and Patti Law and Neal and Bethany Wylie; special friend, Elmeria Teffeteller; several nieces and nephews. Karen loved the beach and the Smoky Mountains. As she requested, a celebration party (Karen’s words) will be held in Townsend at the Heartland Chapel next to the river on Saturday, October 6. The family will host a reception from 1-4. A time of sharing our memories of Karen will be held at 2:30 p.m. Family and friends are also invited to Sanibel, Island Inn on October 20, from 1-4 for a gulfside celebration. Please send memorials to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital NICU, c/o Development, PO Box 15010, Knoxville TN 37901-5010.
Reba McLemore
Reba McLemore, age 90, of Madisonville, widow of Dellis Marcus McLemore, passed away 3:40 a.m. Monday, September 24, 2012, at Sweetwater Hospital. She was a member of Hopewell Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Jo Anna and Don R. Bowers, Sanibel, Fla., Gerline and Robert W. Evans, Fayetteville, Ga., Betty Jean Adams; sons and daughters-in-law, Carl Wade and Joyce McLemore, Thomas Marcus and Nancy S. McLemore, of Madisonville; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sisters, Sue Hawkins, of Texas, Lydia Spurling, Dunnellon, Fla. Preceded in death by daughter, Rachel Elizabeth McLemore; grandsons, Carl J. Burgess, Chris Adams. Funeral will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, Hopewell Springs Baptist Church, Rev. Chris Farmer officiating. Interment
11 a.m. Thursday in the church cemetery. Family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Hopewell Springs Baptist Church. Arrangements by Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville.
Dr. Patsy Felicia Bradford-Bearkley
Dr. Patsy Felicia Bradford-Bearkley was born
June 21, 1940, in Alcoa, and died September 14, 2012. Visitation Thursday, September 20, 2012, at 7 p.m. at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home in Roanoke, Va., with funeral Friday, September 21, 2012, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church-Hollins, Roanoke, Va. Announcement by Foothills Funeral Home, Maryville.
Courteney Joe Kaliszewski
Courteney Joe Kaliszewski, 16, of Seymour, died Sunday, September 16, 2012. She is survived by her parents, Joe and Nancy Kaliszewski; sisters, Christa LeMoine and husband Jeremy, Elizabeth Curry and husband Ed, Kriston Dutton and husband Joe; grandparents, Ann Aleknas and Gerald Rutherford. Funeral service 1 p.m. Thursday in Atchley's Seymour Chapel with interment
in Cedar Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Seymour.
Jeff Trussell
Jeff Trussell, age 45, so fittingly born
during 1967’s Summer of Love, was swept mercifully into the waiting arms of God on Sunday, September 16, 2012. He was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Maryville. where he sang in the church choir, served as a deacon, and acted as a volunteer youth leader. He was preceded in death by his father, J.D. Trussell; father-in-law (and true father-at-heart) Raymond Pryor; grandparents, James and Edith Trussell; and grandparents, Wallace and Jean deWitt. He will be missed beyond measure by his wife and true companion of 20 years, Kim Pryor Trussell; beloved son, Dylan Trussell; mother, Alice deWitt; brother, James Trussell; mother-in-law, Carolyn Pryor; grandmother-in-law, Gladys Guffey; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Michelle and Chuck Jones; niece, Kelsie Jones; nephew, Hayden Jones; his family favorites, Uncle Will deWitt and Aunt Ellen and Uncle Marsh Farro; cousins, Jack and Eric Farro; a multitude of family, friends, coworkers, and a loving church family. He loved his job and the people at Green Mountain Coffee Roasters and kept near to his heart many of his former Pepsi-Cola co-workers as well. He loved rooting for his Dallas Cowboys, his spring trips to the Kentucky Derby, “activities” with Kim, Dylan, and Jimmy, and showing everybody that he pretty much knew it all. Jeff will most be remembered for his incredible sense of humor and that his life’s goal was to make someone laugh every single day, his compassion and heart for God, the youth, and all the people of Cedar Grove, and his unwavering character and commitment to family, faith, and fun. His mind, heart, and hands were always open and he did everything in a way that put his special stamp on it. He will always be thought of and remembered with a smile, but he would prefer a really loud laugh. Know God, do good, and make somebody laugh every day. Jeff’s testimony isn’t finished. Youth, remember and take to heart everything Jeff taught on the retreat and all those other Sundays. (And always remember, “Shiny thing!”) Humbled and forever gratitude to the many strangers who stopped to help us rescue those in the church van and offer aid, but especially Jennifer, Lexie, and Terry, who pulled many of our children to safety and stayed with us on the scene until the last child was taken by ambulance. Nick Davis, you are a hero. A heartfelt thanks to the members of Cedar Grove for their support and love as well as the prayers and offerings of the community and fellow churches. In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to Cedar Grove Baptist Church for the Courteney Kaliszewski Family and that prayers and love be showered upon this family. “However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me — the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.” — Acts 20:24 (NIV). The family will receive friends from 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday, September 21, at Cedar Grove Baptist Church, with service to follow at 6:30 p.m., Dr. Bob Lynch officiating. Family and friends will meet at Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
at 11 a.m. Saturday for graveside service and inurnment. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home Seymour, 122 Peacock Court, Seymour, 577-2807.
