Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
Claude Vannoy
11/18/2004
VANNOY, CLAUDE, born June 21, 1919 died November 18, 2004. He was married to his late wife Lucille Carter Vannoy for 52 years residing in the Halls community. Born in Claiborne county to Charles and Nelle Vannoy, he was one of eleven children. He was a longtime faithful member of the Beaver Dam Baptist Church. He was employed most of his working years with Avondale Creamery. He was preceded in death by a brother and sister who died before the age of one; three adult brothers James H., Fred, Charles T., and a sister Mary Lorene Dossett.
Survivors
He is survived by four sisters June Vannoy, Norma Bird and husband Bill, Nancy Cloud and husband Bill all from Halls; and Betty Quensteat of Kansas. There are loving nieces, great nieces and nephews, great nephews. The family wish to express appreciation to the caregivers of St. Mary’s Hospice for their kind and supportive care.
Service
Family will receive friends on Sunday from 6 to 8 PM, with the funeral services following at 8PM at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with Rev. Dr. Charles Earl presiding and Mike Bundon as soloist. Interment
will be Monday at 11 AM in Lynnhurst cemetery. The nephews will be the pallbearers. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. www.lynnhurstchapel.com
Jerry Doyle Johns
8/18/2003
Johns, Jerry Doyle, age 69, of South Knoxville, went to be with the Lord, on Monday, August 18, 2003 at Maryville Healthcare and Rehab Center. He was a member of Assemblies of God where he served as Sunday School Superintendent; taught Youth and Adult classes; and was a song leader in various areas of the United States. Veteran of the United States Air Force with 23 years of service including one tour of duty in Vietnam. Former employee of National Linen Service and S&S Cafeteria. Preceded in death by parents, Everett Johns and Elizabeth Lowe Sanders; grandparents, Lloyd and Roxie Lowe.
Survivors
Loving and devoted wife of 45 years, Thelma Virginia Manning Johns; daughters, Jacqueline Shahbas of Sarasota, Florida, Reva Rivera and husband, Tony of San Ramon, California, DeLana Pettersen and husband, Brandt of Springfield, Illinois; Karen Ruthrauff and husband, Brian of Japan; grandchildren, Elliott Shahbas, Nicole Rivera Bond, Samantha Rivera, Scott, Brandon and Matthew Pettersen, Bryana and Kristopher Ruthrauff; sisters, Reba Bailey, Brenda Bolinger, Irene Hoskins, and Swella Sanders, all of Kentucky; and several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to his hairdresser, Sonya at Southgate Salon, Dr. Agee, and the staff at Maryville Healthcare and Rehab Center.
Service
Funeral service 1:00 PM Saturday, Praise Temple Assembly of God, 1873 Wright Road, (corner of Wright Road and Hunt Road) Alcoa, Tennessee, with Rev. H. Wayne Simmons and Rev. Jerry A. Smith officiating. Interment
will follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Full military honors will be presented by Volunteer State Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM Saturday at Praise Temple Assembly of God, Alcoa. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Gary Lynn Tweed
8/20/2003
Tweed, Gary, age 50, of South Knoxville, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, August 20, 2003. He was a member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Van and Bessie Tweed and brother-in-law, Glenn McCarter.
Survivors
Loving wife of 23 years, Diane Tweed; sons, Albert Ivey, Mikey Ivey and wife, Heather; grandson, Trent, his special little buddy; sisters, Nancy Dunlap and husband, Paul; Patsy Vaughn and husband, Bubby; brothers, Charles Sellers and wife, Ann, Lester Sellers and wife, Juanita; special niece and nephew, Benny Vaughn and Shell Mize; several other nieces and nephews.
Service
Funeral service 8:00 PM Sunday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Norman Smelcer officiating. Family and friends will meet at 12:00 Noon Monday at Lynch Bethel cemetery, West Emory Road for graveside services with son, Rev. Mikey Ivey officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Mary Lee Leonard Goddard
8/20/2003
Goddard, Mary Lee Leonard, age 95, resident of Knox County for 76 years, passed away August 20, 2003 at Fort Sanders Hospital. She was of the Methodist Faith and an active member of the Republican party of South Knox County for several years at Bonny Kate 9th district. Retired from Tennessee School for the Deaf as head cook. Preceded in death by Husband, G.R. (Gib) Goddard; son, Fred H. Goddard; parents, William A. Leonard and Verdie Short Leonard; brother, Arnold Leonard; sisters, Clara Mae Dunn and Goldie Goddard, daughters-in-law, Aileen Goddard and Betty Goddard. “A loving Mother that has gone to be with the Lord.”
Survivors
Sons and daughters-in-law: Herman and Judy Goddard, G.R. and Imogene Goddard, Rusty and Barbara Goddard, Sanford and Vickie Goddard; daughters and sons-in-law: Julia and Delmer Gibson, Gracie and Edgar Bruner, Hazel and Jack Smith, Gladys and Corbin Johnson; daughter-in-law: Brenda Goddard; 27 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Billie Jean Jones; brother: Theodore Leonard and sister-in-law: Margie Leonard.
Service
Funeral 7:30 PM Friday, Sevier Heights Baptist Church, 3232 Alcoa Highway, Dick Smelcer officiating. Interment
11:00 AM Saturday, New Salem Methodist Church cemetery, Tipton Station Road. Pallbearers will be grandsons, James and Aaron Gibson, Butch and Greg Goddard, Allen, Marvin and Robert Bruner, Scott and Bryan Smith, Steve and Gib Goddard, Chris, Andy and Rus Goddard, Ernie Brewster and Sandy Goddard. The family will receive friends 5:00 PM until 7:30 PM Friday at Sevier Heights Baptist Church. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Anna H. Lingenfelter Huff
8/20/2003
Huff, Anna H. Lingenfelter, age 69, of Rockford, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2003 at home. Anna served in the United States Navy during the 1950’s where she was stationed in San Diego, California. She was retired from International House of Pancakes where she was employed for 18 years. Preceded in death by parents, William L. and Emma Irene Lingenfelter and husband, Walter (Bucky) Huff.
Survivors
Sons, William (Tommy) Lynn of Knoxville, Jimmie and wife, Michelle of Manchester, Tennessee; daughter, Candy Kay Lynn of Knoxville; sisters, Dorothy and husband, Buck Bradley of White Pine; Billie Kay and husband, Bill Pierson of Knoxville; special granddaughter, Samantha Lynn who was also her caregiver; grandsons, Daniel and Jamie Teal of Manchester; Cory Phillips of Knoxville; special friends, Jeanie Poe and Kristy Carter and family who loved her very deeply; half brother, Buddy Dale Lingenfelter of Knoxville; and several nieces and nephews. Anna will be sadly missed and memories cherished by many whose lives she touched.
Service
Family and friends will meet at Sherwood Memorial Gardens Monday at 9:00 AM for graveside services conducted by Volunteer State Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Denise Marie Rolen Taylor
7/29/2003
Taylor, Denise Marie Rolen, age 51, of Johnson City, formerly of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2003. Member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church, Maryville. Owner of the Tupperware Distributorship in the Tri-Cities area and former manager of Ron Warwick Photography Studio. Preceded in death by parents, Ed and Dean Rolen.
Survivors
She was a loving mother of Hayley Elizabeth Taylor; husband, Nick Taylor; sisters, Sue Gillenwater and husband, Bill; Nicki Lloyd and husband, Gary; brother, Edward E. Rolen, Jr. "Eddie" and wife Sarah; step daughter, Nicole L. Taylor. A very special aunt to Brian, Matthew, Nicole, Brannan, Deana and Brad.
Service
Graveside service 11:00 AM Friday at Greenwood cemetery with Rev. Steve Frye officiating. Memorials may be made to Baptist Hospice, 301 Blount Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37920. The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM Thursday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
James L. Ingram
7/29/2003
Ingram, James L., age 80, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2003 at Fort Sanders Nursing Home, Sevierville. Member of Valley Grove Baptist Church. Retired from University of Tennessee Safety and Security. Preceded in death by parents, Lawrence and Florence Ingram; wife, Ruth Russell Ingram; brother, Bill Ingram.
Survivors
Daughter, Deloris Rule and husband Eddie; granddaughters: Lora Irwin and husband Bryan of Richmond, VA; Amy Rogers and husband Steve of Seymour; Holly Thompson and husband Dan of Maryville; 8 great-grandchildren; brother Tommy Ingram and wife Helen of Maryville; sister-in-law, Mazie Ingram of Mobile, AL; several other relatives and friends.
Service
Graveside service 11:00 AM Thursday, Highland South cemetery, Dr. Bobby Tucker officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Valley Grove Baptist Church Family Life Center, 9000 Sevierville Pike Knoxville, TN 37920. Family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM Wednesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Joseph E. Moser
11/16/2004
Moser, Joseph E., age 76, of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2004. Veteran of the US Navy. He was owner of Sequoyah Swimming Pools and retired in 1996. Preceded in death by parents, Charlie and Annie Moser; brothers, Bill, Ivan, Lloyd, Doug and Milburn Moser.
Survivors
Survived by loving and devoted wife of 56 years, Mae Moser; daughter, Charlotte Moser-Johnson and husband, Don; son, Gregory Moser; daughter, Amy Moser and partner, Kerri Bryan; grandchildren, Troy Randall Moore, Leslee Moore Barna, Julia Macy Neely, Landen Schafer Moser-Bryan; great grandchildren, Joseph Reece Moore, Jacob Randall Moore, Isabella Mae Barna, expected great grandson; sisters, Ruby Isbill and husband, Glen, Arnita Pratt and husband, Earl, Dot Pratt and husband Joe; brothers, Stanley Moser and wife, Betty, Tom Moser and wife, Sandra; several other family members.
Service
Funeral service 12:00 Noon Thursday at Hiawassee Church of God, Madisonville, TN, Rev. Lee Chorn officiating. Interment
will follow in the church cemetery. The body will lie in state at the church from 11 AM to 12 Noon. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Wednesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.
Charles (Chuck) Simpson
11/18/2004
Simpson, Charles W. (Chuck), age 55 of Atlanta, GA, formerly of Knoxville passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, November 18, 2004 in Atlanta. He was a US Army Veteran. Chuck was preceded in death by his father, C.B. (Red) Simpson.
Survivors
Survivors include wife, Grace Clement Simpson; sons, Cpl. Ronnie Simpson, US Marine Corps and Rj Simpson US Air Force; daughter, Jennie Simpson, Atlanta, GA; mother, Mary Boone Simpson, South Knoxville; sisters, Betty Lou Simpson and Olivia Mitchell; nephew, Charles Fugate; nieces, Megan Mitchell and Lori Gano: great niece , Vyala Gano and many beloved aunts, uncles and cousins.
Service
Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM Monday at Roswell Funeral Home in Roswell, Georgia. Memorial services in Knoxville will be 7:00 PM Tuesday at Berry Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday prior to the services. Memorials may be made to South Knoxville Baptist Church, 522 Sevier Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37920. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com
Zettie Beard
9/24/2003
Beard, Zettie, age 78, of South Knoxville, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital at 1:30 PM. Preceded in death by son, Joseph Beard.
Survivors
Sons, James Barnes, Aaron Beard and wife, Genettie; daughter, Peggy Ayers and husband, Ralph; 15 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Service
Funeral service 2:00 PM Sunday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. George Hollander officiating. Interment
11:00 AM Monday, Woodlawn cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Saturday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Elmer W. Woolwine
9/25/2003
Woolwine, Elmer W., age 82, of Knoxville, went home to be with his Lord and his beloved wife on Thursday, September 25, 2003 at Bryan Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was a member of Trinity Chapel in Knoxville. He retired from Coca-Cola Foods Division and Anderson Food Brokers. He was a veteran of the US Navy serving during World War II. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sue Craft Woolwine; parents, Percy O. and Lura Higby Woolwine.
Survivors
Son and daughter-in-law, James H. and Skiddie Hurd; daughters and sons-in-law: Renee W. and Howard Boger; Karen W. and Bruce Sterrett; Terri W. and Lynn Mauk; grandchildren: Vann P. and Brian C. Boger; Tiffany K., Stacy C., and Wesley D. Sterrett; Brandon M. and Cameron W. Mauk; sister, Doris W. Weaver; several nieces and nephews.
Service
Funeral service Monday, 11:00 AM, Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel, Pastor Steve Fatow officiating. Interment
will follow at Lynnhurst cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Chapel, 5830 Haynes-Sterchi Road, Knoxville, Tennessee 37921. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Sunday at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home 2300 W. Adair Drive.
Sallie Hogan Sharp
9/26/2003
Sharp, Sallie Hogan, age 79 of the Riverdale Community, passed away Friday, September 26, 2003 at Baptist Hospital. Member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. She was retired from Allied Signal. Preceded in death by husband, Frank Hogan; sister, Gladys.
Survivors
Husband, Glen Sharp; son, Buster Hogan and wife, Judy; grandchildren, David and Christy Hogan; brother, Bobby Gregg and wife, Vivian; sister, Juanita Craig and husband, Bob.
Service
Funeral service 8:00 PM Sunday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Archie Elliott officiating. Family and friends will meet for interment
11:00 AM Monday, Evergreen Memory Gardens. Family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday prior to the service in the chapel. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Juanita Ruth Proffitt Pierce King
9/18/2003
King, Juanita Ruth Proffitt Pierce, age 79, of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2003 after a long illness. She was a member of South Knoxville Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husbands Bishop F. King and Lee Y. Pierce; son, John M. Pierce.
Survivors
Daughter, Cynthia Pierce of Atlanta, Georgia; son, Doug Pierce of Knoxville; sister, Lena G. Loveday (Doug) of Heathrow, Florida; grandchildren, David Williams of Houston, Texas and Catherine Williams of Jacksonville, Florida; and 3 great-grandchildren.
Service
Funeral service 8:00 PM Friday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel. Family and friends will meet at 10:00 AM on Saturday at Woodlawn cemetery for graveside services. Pallbearers will be Charles Goans, Jimmy Proffitt, Chris Proffitt, Joe Proffitt, Jeff Bridgett, and Larry Davenport. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Ernest Edward Adams
9/18/2003
Adams, Ernest Edward, age 86, died at his residence on Thursday, September 18, 2003. Lifelong member of South Knoxville Baptist Church; 32nd Degree Mason; and a member of Kerbela Temple. He served in the 6th Cavalry during the last years of horse-mounted troops then transferred to the Infantry before being discharged. He re-enlisted in 1943 serving in the Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. He was initiated on January 24, 1946 into the United Association of Journeyman Plumbers and Steamfitters Local #102 and was an active member serving in several offices including President during his 57 years of membership. He worked for TVA as a pipe fitter on many major construction projects.
Survivors
wife, Willie Mae Ogle Adams; son, Sam R. and wife, Bobbie Adams; daughter, Susan and husband, William L. Vandergriff; grandchildren, Charles A. (Chuck) and wife, Teresa Adams, Lori and husband, Lee Zadakaus, William Allen and wife, Sharon Vandergriff, Kathryn D. Vandergriff; and great grandson, Collin Anthony Adams.
Service
Family and friends will meet at Woodlawn cemetery at 11:00 AM on Saturday for graveside services, with Rev. Charles Justice officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you take the time to visit at least one shut-in during the coming week. Friends and family may gather at the Vandergriff home after the services. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Nelle Turner Brink
10/3/2003
Brink, Nelle Turner, age 93, of Sevierville, passed away Friday, October 3, 2003 at Brakebill Nursing Home. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Jesse Brink; sister, Wilma Peters of Florida.
Survivors
Daughter, Mitzi Brink Laws and husband, Robert of Seymour; son, Ronald Brink and wife, Lorraine of Oklahoma; grandchildren, Rhonda Wells of New Jersey, Randall Brink of Kansas, Nancy Stone of Pennsylvania, Rodger Laws of Texas, Joseph Laws of North Carolina; 7 great-grandchildren.
Service
Family and friends will meet at Greenwood cemetery on Tuesday at 11:00 AM for graveside services with Rev. Floyd A. Powell officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
