Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
Joe Fletcher Brown
Joe Fletcher Brown, 76, retired employee of Union Carbide and resident of the Bear Creek Pike, died Thursday, August 12, 2004, at Maury Regional Hospital.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Jack White and Ewing Neelley officiating. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery with military honors provided by Herbert Griffin American Legion Post 19. The family will visit with friends Friday from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Notes of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.oakesandnichols.com.
The Maury County native was the son of the late James Brown and Octie Derryberry Brown. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II and was a member of New Lasea Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ruth Genell Shires Brown of Columbia; two daughters, Carol Hodge of Columbia and Donna (Morris) Stutts of Highlands, Texas; six grandchildren, Michael Baltimore of Columbia, Joe Hodge of Nashville, Tracie Miller of Clearlake, Texas, Jennifer Savage and Dana Gallardo both of Baytown, Texas, Elizabeth Stutts of Highlands, Texas; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three sisters and five brothers.
Pallbearers will be Dale Ring, Tony Hie, Tom Bills, Billy Caldwell, Dwight Brown and Marlon Hendricks. Honoraray pallbearers will be members of New Lasea Church of Christ.
Ocie Lee Peeler Johns
Mrs. Ocie Lee Peeler Johns, 80, retired secretary-treasurer for Johns & Lynn, Inc. and a resident of the Cross Bridges Community, died Wednesday, August 11, 2004, at Maury Regional Hospital.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 3 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with the Rev. Elmer Crosby officiating. Burial will be in the Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Friday from 3-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Notes of sympathy may be sent to www.oakesandnichols.com.
The Hickman County native was the daughter of the late Osa Simon Peeler and Nora Lee Howell Peeler. She was married to Mahlon Johns who preceded her in death January 28, 1997. Mrs. Johns was a charter member of Faith Baptist Church in the Cross Bridges Community and formerly served as church clerk.
Survivors include three daughters, Flora (Nathan) McKennon of Cross Bridges, Nora (Bobby) Cecil of Columbia, Brenda (Steve) Menees of Huntsville, Ala.; twin sister, Mrs. Willie Johnson of Franklin; six grandchildren, Lori (Mike) Cook, Connie (Kent) Simmons, Michael McKennon, Brad (Chandra) Cecil, Timothy Menees, Tyler Menees; four great-grandchildren, Shelby Cook, Jackson Cook, Blake Simmons, McKenzie Simmons.
She was preceded in death by three children, James Porter Johns, Patricia Lynn Johns and Nina Marie Johns.
Pallbearers are Brad Cecil, Michael McKennon, Steve Menees, Mike Cook, Kent Simmons, Henry Menees, Kenny Cecil, J. C. Williams.
Mary Elease Holden Flowers
Mrs. Mary Elease Holden Flowers, 98, widow of Joe T. Flowers and a former resident of Iris Drive in Mt. Pleasant, died Thursday, August 12, 2004, at NHC/Columbia Health Care.
Funeral services for Mrs. Flowers will be conducted Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Williams Mt. Pleasant Funeral Home with Randy Kersey officiating. Burial will be in the Polk Memorial Gardens. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 1-3 p.m. at the funeral home.
The Maury County native was the daughter of the late Willie and Lillie B. Rochell Holden. She was a homemaker and member of the Main Street Church of Christ in Mt. Pleasant.
She is survived by a daughter, Mary E. (Don) Wiltshire of Titusville, Fla.; a son, Joe R. (Fay) Flowers Of Culleoka; two sisters, Susie Church of Columbia and Alice Garer of Mt. Pleasant; a brother, James Ross Holden of Hampshire; seven grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Horace Lee Flowers; three brothers, Dude Holden, William Holden and Hughes Holden.
Pallbearers will be Jerry W. Flowers, Jimmy R. Flowers, Mike Flowers, Michael Flowers, Timmy Flowers, Brian Flowers, Brandon Flowers, Jason Flowers, and Darrell Wiltshire.
Jessie Lee Biffle Johnson
Mrs. Jessie Lee Biffle Johnson,88, formerly of the Hampshire Community and a resident Morningside of Belmont in Nashville, died Thursday, August 12, 2004, at Claiborne Hughes Health Care in Franklin.
Graveside services for Mrs. Johnson will be conducted Saturday, August 14, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Cedar Hill Cemetery with Hueston Marshall officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 5-8 p.m. at the Williams Funeral Home in Columbia.
The Hampshire, Tennessee native was the daughter of the late Adley Burl and Effie Lee Rice Biffle. She was the widow of former local union agent, John Howard Johnson who died in 1983. She was a noted seamstress and designer of childrenís dresses, winning numerous awards at the Maury County and Tennessee State Fairs. She also worked in retail sales at several businesses in Columbia and Mt. Pleasant. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
She is survived by a son, J. Howard (Jennie) Johnson of Franklin; a grandson, Jay H. (Amanda) Johnson of Franklin; a granddaughter, Tiffany Mooney of Franklin; two great-grandchildren, Holland Mooney and Elizabeth Johnson both of Franklin; a sister-in-law, Audrey Biffle of Hampshire. She was preceded in death by a brother, James Edward Biffle.
Memorials may be made to the Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Fund, 410 Allied Drive, Nashville, TN 37211.
Harold Wayne Hargrove Sr.
Mr. Harold Wayne Hargrove Sr., 55, resident of Greenwood Acres, died Thursday, August 12, 2004, at the home of his mother on Snow Creek Road in Santa Fe.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Bob Brewer officiating. Burial will be in Sparkman Cemetery with military honors provided by Herbert Griffin American Legion Post 19. The family will visit with friends Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Notes of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.oakesandnichols.com.
The Maury County native was the son of Mildred Gilliam Hargrove of Santa Fe and the late Charlie Hargrove. He was a 1968 graduate of Santa Fe School. He had worked for both Union Carbide and Publix Shirt Co. and was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors in addition to his mother include two sons, Harold Wayne (Janice) Hargrove, Jr. of Lawrenceburg, Troy Wayne Hargrove of Columbia; two sisters, Pat (Mike) Shouse and Teresa (Ed) King both of Santa Fe; two grandchildren, Hunter Hargrove and Hannah Hargrove; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by long-time companion, Evelyn Rider.
Pallbearers will be Trent Mitchell, Johnny Cates, Michael Shouse, Pee Wee Posey, Bobby Mangrum and Jimmy Joe Stevens. Honorary pallbearers will be Fruit of the Vine members.
Christopher Raymond Spiller
Christopher Raymond Spiller, 18, died Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004 in Lincoln County.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Carr & Erwin Funeral Home .
Burial will follow in Gatlin Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Monday.
Survivors include his parents, Susan Spiller of Elkton and Larry Spiller of Alaska; brother, Evan Harden of Elkton; grandparents, Barbara Spiller of Atoka and Bobby and Shirley Cain of Durant, Miss.
Bertis Yates
Bertis Yates, 86, died Sunday, Aug. 15, 2004 at McKendree Healthcare in Nashville.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at McDonald Funeral Home with Bill Webb officiating.
Burial will follow in the Hensley Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 4:30 Monday.
He was a resident of Hohenwald and was preceded in death by his parents, Joel King Yates and Eliza Powell and his with, Clara Turnbow.
Survivors include sons, Leon Yates of Hohenwald and Kerry Yates of Waverly; daughters, Joyce Yates of Nashville, Darlene McKnight of Springfield and Linda Johnson of Centerville; nine grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
Miss Joan George
Miss Joan George, 74, former longtime resident of Mitchell Avenue, died Saturday, August 14, 2004, at Maury Regional Hospital.
Services will be conducted at 5 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Frank Smith, the Rev. Bob Vassar, and the Rev. Jeff Jacob officiating. The family will visit with friends from 35 p.m. Wednesday in the church atrium. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 222 West Seventh Street, Columbia, TN 38401. Notes of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.oakesandnichols.com.
Joan was born February 25, 1930, the daughter of Aubrey Thomas George and Edith Rackley George. Joan was an outstanding student and graduated from Columbia High School in 1948 as valedictorian of her class where she was chosen as the Best All Around Senior girl. At Vanderbilt University, she made lifelong friends with her Tri Delta sorority sisters. She was president of the women's student government association. She graduated magna cum laude and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, among other honors. There, she received the highest honor afforded a woman student, the Lady of the Bracelet award. After graduating, she pursued her love for other cultures, which guided her further education and career. She received a Master of Arts degree in Spanish from Middlebury College in Vermont. Her sense of adventure and intellectual curiosity led to studies in Madrid, Mexico, and New York (Columbia University).
Joan taught Spanish in White Plains, NY and Murfreesboro. She wanted to open children's minds to the culture she loved. Eventually, health concerns forced her to retire from teaching. She returned to Columbia, where she worked as the secretary for Pleasant Heights Baptist Church for many years. Being a part of that loving church community brought her great pleasure. She also maintained her strong allegiance and loyalty to First United Methodist Church, where she had been baptized. As all who knew her saw, she maintained a big smile in the face of adversity. Her progressive spinal disorder forced limitations upon her that she fought valiantly.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Mary White (Robert M.) Lucy, Sr. of St. Louis, Mo.; two nieces, Mrs. Meredith (F. Randolph) Knight of Atlanta, Ga.; Mrs. Celia (William) Denton, III of Arlington, Vir.; two nephews, Dr. John R. Lucy of Decatur, Ga.; Robert M. Lucy, Jr. of Seaside, Ore.; and several great nieces and great nephews.
Pallbearers will be Waymon Hickman, Jim Lester, F. Randolph Knight, Robert M. Lucy, Jr., Dr. John R. Lucy, Alexander W. Smith, and Dan Sengstacke. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Bruce Strother Sunday School Class.
Mr. Alvin David Smithson
SPRING HILL - Mr. Alvin David Smithson, 61, died surrounded by his family Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004 at his residence in the Duplex Community.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home with Jimmy Smithson and Dillon Sullivan officiating.
Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Visitation began at 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Willowbrook Hospice or a charity of your choice.
He was a longtime resident of Williamson County and was a builder and a contractor. He was a previous Three Bar Rodeo Association Bull Riding Champion and continued his love of the rodeo and cattle with heritage to his family. He was a member of the Gospel Lighthouse and also attended Apostolic Faith Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, the Rev. Walter Lee Smithson.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Deason Smithson of the Duplex Community; sons, Sammy (Sarah) Smithson and Troy (Cindy) Smithson all of the Duplex Community; mother, Mrs. Ovella Stinson Smithson of Franklin; brothers, Pastor Jimmy (Robbie) Smithson and Thomas (Debbie) Smithson all of Franklin; sisters, Carolyn (Frank) Andrews of Franklin and Mary Ann (Randall) Emler of the Fly Community and grandchildren, Calli Jo, Trevor, Ty and Jesse Smithson and Drake Hamby.
Active pallbearers will be Brent and Victor Andrews, Jimmy Beard, John Emler, Brian Smithson and Tee and Tate Smithson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Slaughter, Mackey West, Tommy Hughes, George Neeley, Gerald Locke, Punkin Porter, Dr. Bobby White, Rebecca Fitzgerald, Hospice nurses of Willowbrook, Tony Sowell, Billy and Harris Smithson, Sam Blackburn, Dennis Anglin and Don Wade.
Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, 3009 Columbia Ave., Franklin, Tenn., is in charge of arrangements.
Juanita Elizabeth Slaughter
Juanita Elizabeth Glymp Slaughter, 64, died Friday, Aug. 13, 2004.
Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Bills McGaugh Funeral Home with the Rev. Samuel Phipps. Interment
will follow in the Hopper Cemetery. Visitation will be held until the funeral hour Tuesday at the funeral home.
The Marshall County native was the daughter of the late Ada Belle Adair Glymp and Joseph Arlo Glymp. She was a member of the Nazarene church. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Roy James Slaughter Jr., and son, Jody Slaughter.
Survivors include her daughters, Elizabeth Slaughter Bollman of Lewisburg, and Kimberley Slaughter Sullivan of Chapel Hill; a sister, Dianne Ross of Toney, Ala.; brothers, James Glymp of Lewisburg, and David Glymp of North Little Rock, Ark.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Margaret Smith
Margaret Ray Prince Smith, 82, of Lewisburg, died Sunday, Aug. 15, 2004, in Marshall Medical Center.
Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Bills McGaugh Funeral Home. Internment services will be conducted at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Diana Cemetery in Giles County.
The Bedford County native was the daughter of the late O. M. and Macon Brown Prince. She was a life-long beautician and owner of Mi-Lady's Beauty Shop for over 50 years. She was a member of the Baptist church, a member of the American Legion and VFW Ladies' Auxiliary.
Survivors include her son, Ray Smith of Knoxville; a sister, Mary Touravara of Warren, Mich.; two grandsons, a great-grandson, and two step-great-grandsons.
