Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
Sandy Massie
Sandy Massie, age 60, of Greenback, lost her courageous battle with Renal Cell Carcinoma (kidney cancer) on Monday, January 14, 2013. She was a loving, devoted, supportive wife and mother who was a dedicated elementary teacher at Greenback School for 31 years. She received Teacher of the Year awards in 1994 and 2003. She received her bachelor’s degree from Carson-Newman College and her master’s from LMU. She was a member of Niles Ferry Baptist Church and Coyote Chapter of the D.A.R. Preceded in death by father, Silas E. Beeler, Jr. Survivors include husband of 37 years, Ira E. Massie; son, Isaac; daughter, Tara with Granddog Rosco; mother, Mary Nell Beeler; brother and sister-in-law, David and Carrie Beeler; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jim and Brenda Rhyne of Greenback and Christina and Loren Ozanne; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Kevin and Bonnie Massie; sister-in-law, Diane Massie. She loved all her nieces and nephews as well: Daniel, Andrew and Gabe Beeler, Jacob and Sarah Rhyne, Clay, Hannah and Ella Ozanne, and K.C., Kyle and Travis Massie. Her celebration of life will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 19, 2013, at Smith Trinity Chapel with Rev. Lucas Clabough, Rev. Raymond Burnett, and Rev. Ben Styles officiating. Family will receive friends following the service until 5 p.m. Sandy loved flowers and working in her garden, but she loved mission work even more. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Massie’s Missions at Niles Ferry Baptist Church, 6895 Highway 411 South, Greenback, TN 37742. Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000
Dorothy Cole
Dorothy Cole, age 71, of West Alexandria, Ohio, died Saturday, January 12, 2013. She was born
in Blount County, on December 31, 1941, to Clifford and Ida (Lawrence) Harmon. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Cole; four children, Kurt, Craig, Jeff, Beth; two stepchildren, Thea, Mark; and two sisters, Mary Lou Trump, Lewisburg, Ohio, and Shirlie Boling, Rockford. There will be no immediate funeral services.
Elizabeth Bryant
Elizabeth Bryant, age 79, of Louisville, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2013. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2013, at Smith Trinity Chapel. Funeral service 10:30 a.m. Interment
will follow at Grandview Cemetery. Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, 865-983-1000
Robert Eric Edmondson
Robert Eric Edmondson left us to be with his God on January 8, 2013. Eric was very loved and cherished. He graduated from Greenback High School in 1986 where he had more wonderful memories and friends than you could count. He was an amazing athlete and we were all so very proud of him. He was especially close to his basketball coach Eddie McCollum, who always made Eric feel truly cared for. He really loved you, Mr. McCollum, and we thank you for all you did for him. Eric then followed his basketball career to Maryville College, playing for the Maryville Scots. Eric enjoyed his time there so much. He made so many wonderful friends and was truly very, very happy. He was referred to as “E-bone” and was never without a Springsteen song for very long. We love that he had these times in his life. After graduating from Maryville College, Eric moved to Chattanooga and established Chattanooga Paint and Decorating. He was very successful not only from a business standpoint but by being surrounded by so many amazing people in his life. He was lucky to have each of you. Eric’s greatest accomplishment and proudest moment came on November 26, 1996, with the birth of one Molly Elizabeth Edmondson. The most amazing and beautiful gift that God could bestow upon any man. He loved her from her first breath and cherished her in every way he could. He loved all the times he had with her. Especially the times they spent in his beloved Montana. I can’t think of a single thing he ever loved more than Miss Molly. Eric had so many great memories. He loved to fly fish and watching him cast a fly rod was like watching an artist. A tall, peaceful, serene, artist. It was such a beautiful thing. Like God had his hand on the end of that line. Eric is survived by his loving family, daughter, Molly; father, Ron Edmondson; mother, Clara Edmondson; grandmother, Charlotte Gilley; sister and brother-in-law. Steve and Wendy Tittsworth; and a wonderful bunch of aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. A celebration of knowing Eric will be held at Oakland United Methodist Church located at 234 Trigonia Road, Greenback, Tenn., Sunday, January 20, 2013. Receiving of friends will begin at 2 p.m. with service beginning at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers we ask that you do something kind for someone else. And send a smile up to Eric. He gave us so many. Rest in peacefulness, Eric. You were truly loved. And we will see you soon.
Ruth M. Kerr
Ruth M. Kerr, 84, Maryville, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at Asbury Place. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home.
William Scott Summers
William Scott Summers, 48, Maryville, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at Blount Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home.
Evelyn Brister Baugher
Evelyn Brister Baugher, 85, formerly of Brookhaven, Miss., passed away peacefully in her sleep January 13, 2013, in St. Amant, La. She resided with both her daughters in St. Amant, La., and Maryville. The daughter of the late Sam M. and Lula Bell Glover Brister, she was born
Oct. 8, 1927, in Brookhaven, Miss. She was a proofreader for the Morning Advocate of Baton Rouge and of the Church of Christ faith. She was a avid gardener, who loved flowers and fishing and spending time with her family, friends, her dog and cat. She is preceded in death by first husband, Clarence Earl Thornton; and husband, William Baugher; parents; and nine brothers and sisters. Survivors include two daughters, Sheryll Thompson and husband George of Maryville, and Ann Cheveallier of St. Amant, La.; one sister, Orie Scroggins; two grandchildren, Kieffer Bailey and Carrie Palmer and husband Paul; two great-grandchildren, Eddie Bailey and Laura Palmer; and two specials friends, Sharon Villar and a special thanks for Dr. Gene Thompson. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at Riverwood F.F.S. Chapel, Brookhaven, Miss. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2013, at the chapel. Burial will be at Riverwood Memorial Park. Brookhaven, Miss.
Russell Holbrook
Russell Holbrook, 66, Maryville, died Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, at Blount Memorial Hospital. Funeral service will be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at Smith West Chapel. Family and friends will assemble for interment
at 1 p.m. Sunday, January 20, 2013, at Grandview Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6 until 7:30 p.m. Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Smith West Chapel, Smith Funeral and Cremation Service.
Thelma Louise Crisp Butler
Thelma Louise Crisp Butler, age 92, of Maryville, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Clifford Butler; infant son, Clinton Butler. She is survived by children, Troy (Pat) Butler Sr., Faye (Wayne) Atchley, Isaac (Cathy) Butler, Barbara (Rick) Dunn; eight grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; special friends, James and Debbie Benson, Mary Ellen Cable, Harry (Mary) Russell, Sandy (Johnny) Teffeteller, and many more. Thanks to everyone. The funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at Miller Funeral Home Magnolia Chapel, Rev. Tim Martin and Rev. Wayne Atchley officiating. The graveside and interment
service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Chilhowee View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville, 982-6041
Margaret Oliver Jones
Margaret Oliver Jones, 88, Louisville, went to be with her heavenly Father and her loving heavenly family January 13, 2013. She was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church for over 60 years and the United Methodist Women organization. A gracious, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all. Family and friends were her world. Well known for her master pie making and famous peanut butter rolls. Mom was an avid reader and bird lover. In memory of Mother, please feed the red cardinals in winter and her beautiful hummers in the summer. Mother’s warm hospitality was extended to all. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Nola Belle Oliver; sister, Emily Vivian Oliver; brothers, William, John and Gene Russell Oliver; husband, Edward C. “Penny” Jones. Survived by Edwina (Ron) Nichols, Regena (Robert) Quigg, Jennilee (Chuck-Van) Wright, Edward “Sunny” (Beverly) Jones; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Atha Drake. Family and friends will meet at noon Wednesday, January 16, 2013, at Middlesettlements United Methodist Church Cemetery
for a graveside service with Rev. Becky Smithey officiating. A reception will follow at St. Marks for family and close friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Louisville Christian Center, P.O. Box 354, Louisville, TN 37777. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home in charge, 982-6812
Nadine McNeeley Brooks
Nadine McNeeley Brooks went to be with Jesus and her Heavenly family on Monday, January 14, 2013. She was born
in Lafollette, Tenn., the 13th child of the late Hugh and Belle McNeeley. She graduated from Lafollette High School and because of the shortage of WWII teachers, the school superintendent asked her father to allow her to teach school in lieu of plans to attend her first year of college. She taught school in both Campbell County and Loudon County after moving to Greenback in 1946. She was a WWII bride and also contributed to the war effort by working for one of the riveter plants in Michigan. She was preceded in death by her husband, C.F. “Buddy” Brooks in 1984; also preceded in death by father and mother; seven sisters (Ida, Estelle, Edna, Myrtle, Georgia, Nina and Odessa); four brothers, (Edgbert, Carl, James and Willard); also two infant sisters (Gladys and Betty Aileen). She is survived by loving daughters, Judy Burns of Kingston, Tenn., and Nancy Hickman and Pete of Powell, Tenn.; grandchildren (Kara Browning and Brad of Kingston, Dr. Michael Munsey and Lee of Loganville, Ga.); great-grandchildren (Taylor and Colt Browning and Josh Munsey); sister, Avanelle Wheeler and Dr. Kenneth Wheeler of Knoxville; stepgrandchildren, (Pete and Amy Hickman, Rachel Hickman, Julie Hickman and Paul Laberge; and Eddie Hickman); stepgreat-grandchildren, (Audriana Jade Snowden, Anthony and Aaron Hickman, James and Haley Hickman); special McNeeley nieces and nephews; special friends (Sue Bass, Norika Chapman, Lela Leatherwood, Jean Lyons, Ruth Cardwell, Ruth Glardon and Elsa Aiken) and very special Armona Baptist Church friends. Nadine was an active member of Armona Baptist Church, Louisville, and her church, pastor and church family were very special to her. Funeral service will be at Smith Trinity Chapel in Maryville at 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 17, with the Rev. Bob Lawson officiating. Family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. Interment
will be held at Sherwood Memorial Gardens at 2 p.m. on Friday. The family will depart from Smith Funeral and Cremation Service at 1:30 p.m. on Friday and proceed in processional to the graveside. Pallbearers will be Shane Ryan, Brad Browning, Dan Robbins, Pete Mueller, Larry Bass and Pete Anthony Hickman. Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Brown and Joe McNeeley. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Missions Fund at Armona Baptist Church, 2211 Louisville Road, Alcoa, TN 37701. Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000
Bertha Ophelene ‘Tootsie’ Cannon Sparks
Bertha Ophelene “Tootsie” Cannon Sparks, age 83, of Maryville, passed away Monday, January 14, 2013, at Asbury Place. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church and a longtime church organist and pianist. Tootsie loved life, her family and her Lord and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis A. Sparks; parents, Charles and Matilda Cannon; brothers, Rue, Beryl, Leon and Joe Cannon; sister, Imogene Cannon Downey. Survivors include her brother, Hubert Cannon of Alcoa; sons, Rick Sparks of Taylors, S.C., Danny Sparks of Stockbridge, Ga., Randy Sparks of Maryville; grandchildren, Amber Sparks, Lauren Sparks Bayne and Ryan Sparks of Maryville; great-grandson, Maddox Bayne. The family would like to thank Sterling House Assisted Living and Asbury Place in Maryville and their staffs for their kindness to Tootsie and her family. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Alvin Patton and Rev. Ben Ward officiating. The interment
will follow at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville, 982-6812
Matthew Leon Irwin
Matthew Leon Irwin, 53, Maryville, died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, at his home. No services are planned at this time. Cremation by Grandview.
