Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
Blanche Bohanan Keener
5/19/2004
Keener, Blanche Bohanan, age 94, of Knoxville, TN, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at NHC Knoxville. Mrs. Keener taught school in Knox and Sevier Counties for 44 years, with 29 of them at Mt. Olive School. She retired in 1974. Member of Paw-Paw Hollow Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Vondis D. Keener; mother and father, Tom and Laventine Bohanan; two brothers, Clifford W. Bohanan and Ross W. Bohanan; and one sister, Nora B. Huhn.
Survivors
Loving and devoted daughter and son-in-law, Wanda Jean and Bill Newman of Knoxville, TN; grandchildren, Ricky H. Newman of Knoxville, TN; Kenny V. Newman and wife, Karen of Alcoa, TN; four precious great-grandchildren, Justin, Kyle, Kayla and Kaitlyn Newman; one nephew and two nieces. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the caregivers of NHC Knoxville and to a very special friend, Dorothy Scott.
Service
Family and friends will meet at Berry Funeral Home at 10:30 AM Saturday and go in procession to Woodlawn Cemetery
for an 11:00 AM graveside service, Reverend Ron Bailey officiating. The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM Friday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Charles D. Maples
6/2/2004
Maples, Charles Dewey, age 64, of Seymour, died suddenly on Wednesday, June 2, 2004. He was a member of Valley Grove Baptist Church. Owner of L&M Printing in Maryville and was retired from the Naval Reserves with 22 years of service. Preceded in death by father, W.C. Maples, Sr. of Seymour.
Survivors
Loving wife of 44 years, Virginia “Ginny” Maples; mother, Wilma Maples; daughters and sons-in-law, Lori and Gordon Wright, Wendy and Scott Barker; son, Steven Maples and companion, Trisha Brady; grandchildren, Lee, Anna, Tucker, and MaKenzie Wright, Baylee Barker; sister and brother-in-law, Gleneva and Carroll Helton of Irving, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, Conny and Donna Maples of Sulphur, Louisiana; mother-in-law, Viola Lee; 1 niece; several nephews; and special friend and business partner, Clarence Kirkland.
Service
Family and friends will meet at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery
for an 11:30 memorial service on Monday, May 7, 2004. Full military honors will be provided by the Naval Marine Corp Reserves of Knoxville and Volunteer State Honor Guard. The family will host a celebration of life reception at Buddy’s Barbeque Banquet Room, 5806 Kingston Pike, following the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Memorial and Honor Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105-1942. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Patricia McCroskey
5/18/2004
McCROSKEY, PATRICIA A. PERRY, age 55, passed away Tuesday, May l8, 2004 at home. She was a member of Chilhowee Hill Baptist Church. Graduate of Central High School in 1967 and Nathaniel Hawthorne College. Employed by the Knox County Sheriff’s Department. Formerly employed by Marrimack County Penal Institution in New Hampshire and also served as U.S. Deputy Marshal. Veteran of the United States Marines. Preceded in death by parents, Glenn & Irene Perry; grandparents, Tom & Veda Perry and Albert & Grace Burnette.
Survivors
Survived by husband, David McCroskey; son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Karen Collins; stepchildren, David McCroskey,Jr. and wife, Chrystal, Brittany Atkins and husband, Ronald, Sasha McCroskey; grandchildren, Austin and Alyssa; brother, Bart Perry; niece, April Perry and family; nephew, Michael Perry and family; mother-in-law, Carolyn Murrell; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Thomas and Amy Collins; aunts, Barbara Barnes and husband, Bob and Nadine Owens; several cousins and 3 great-nephews.
Service
Funeral service 8:00 P.M. Friday at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with Chaplain Gale Lyon and Rev. Charles McNutt officiating. Pallbearers: Josh Bales, Jim Griffin, Carl Barnes, David Barnes, Tim Barnes, Robert McNutt and Frank Owens. Honorary pallbearers: Co-workers of the Knox County Sheriff’s Department. Honor Guard service by the Knox County Sheriff’s Department. Family and friends will meet at 2:00 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home to go in procession to Asbury Cemetery
for a 3:00 P.M. interment
service. The family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 P.M. Friday before the service at the Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. www.lynnhurstchapel.com
Roxie Turner
6/14/2004
TURNER, ROXIE LEE KYLE, of Halls, went to be with her Lord Monday, June 14, 2004 at St. Mary’s Residential Hospice. A member of Smithwood Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husbands, Romie Loy and C.B. Turner: daughter-in-law, Carolyn Loy: great grandson, Dusty Loy: brother: Dennis Kyle and sister, Peggy Vlach.
Survivors
She is survived by sons and daughter-in-laws: Ron Loy, Steve and Debbie Turner, Mark and Allison Turner, brother: Gilford Kyle and sisters: Seldon Anderson, Faye McNeil, Helen Brewer and Joan Huff. “Nan Nan” was a beloved grandmother to Charlie and Shannon Loy, Stacey and Lisa Loy, Jody Loy, Russ Turner, Chad Turner and fiancé Haley Crisp, Jake and Holly Turner, Brad Turner, Natali Turner and Spencer Turner. She had 7 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Service
Pastor Larry Woods will conduct a graveside service 12 noon, Thursday at Lynnhurst Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Residential Hospice, 7447 Andersonville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37938 or to the church of your choice. The family will receive friends from 5:30 – 8:00 pm Wednesday at the Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. www.lynnhurstchapel.com
Barbara Monroe
5/27/2004
MONROE, BARBARA A. age 54 of Knoxville, passed away Thursday , May 27, 2004, at home. Member of Hansard Chapel United Methodist Church. Retired from UT Hospital. Preceded in death by parents, Raymond G. and Helen Best VanDeGriff; brother, Sonny VanDeGriff
Survivors
Survived by husband, Vaughn W. Monroe; daughters and sons-in-law Amy and Keith Weaver of Covington, GA, Michelle and Marty Solomon, of Knoxville; grandson, Ryan Weaver. Several nieces and nephews.
Service
Funeral services 8 pm Saturday at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with Rev. Perry Mason and Rev. Herman Faddis officiating. Family will receive friends 6-8 pm Saturday. Interment
at 2 pm Sunday at Bethany Baptist Church cemetery. Those wishing to make donations can make them to the American Cancer Society, 871 Weisgarber Road, Knoxville, TN 37909. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. www.lynnhurstchapel.com
William Kenneth (Ken) Haynes
5/24/2004
Haynes, Mr. William Kenneth (Ken), age 86, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, May 24, 2004 at his home. He was born
in Knoxville on March 12, 1918 to parents, Myrtle Cruze Haynes and William Henry Haynes. He was married to Beth White Haynes who died in 1996. He attended Knoxville Catholic High School and Knoxville Business College. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Mr. Haynes was a devoted father of five children; grandfather of 11; and great-grandfather of 4. He was a retired manufacturer’s representative and an avid University of Tennessee sports fan.
Survivors
He will be greatly missed by daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Steve Lucking, Sheila and Larry Rauen, Cindy and Roger Dunn, and Beth and George Walker; son, Kenneth M. Haynes and his special friend Grace Dadoyan. Also survived by siblings, Virginia Ezell, Richard, Randall and Eugene Haynes. The family wishes to thank St. Mary’s Hospice and Mrs. Mattie Lyons for their kindness and support.
Service
Graveside service Wednesday, 3:00 PM, Mount Olive Cemetery, Father Jim Haley officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Woodrow W. Booher
5/23/2004
Booher, Woodrow W., age 87, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday morning, May 23, 2004 at Cleveland Care & Rehabilitation Center. He was the son of the late John and Martha Booher. Also preceded in death by three brothers, Herman, Ray and Jay; two sisters, Emma and Nina. He was a ceramic tile contractor in Tennessee, Florida and Georgia.
Survivors
Three sisters, Maddie Wade and Blanch Traugott of Knoxville, and Reva Edis of Florida; one brother, Harvey Booher of Cleveland, TN; several nieces and nephews.
Service
Graveside service 9:30 AM Wednesday at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery
with Rev. David Gregg officiating. Full military honors will be conducted by Volunteer State Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Lawrence T. (Nick) Kennedy III
5/23/2004
Kennedy, III, Lawrence T. (Nick), passed away suddenly Sunday afternoon, May 23, 2004 from complications of epilepsy. Preceded in death by brother, Michael Allen Kennedy.
Survivors
He is survived by his loving family including father and stepmother, Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence T. Kennedy, Jr.; his mother and stepfather, Ludell N. and H. Dean Coffey; brothers, B. Neill Kennedy and Phillip B. Kennedy; sister, Jennie Kennedy Tate; brother-in-law, Al B. Tate; niece, Caitlyn Elizabeth Tate; nephew, Zachary Allen Tate; fiancée, Kathy Ratliff; many good friends including Brian Harding, Walter Burnett, Delmar Browning, Carol Ricker, and Melanie Johnson. He is also survived by his special canine companions, Mr. Barley, Rooney, Mad Dog, and Raisin. Nick was a talented artist and had a special gift for meeting people. Nick never met a stranger. He handled life’s curve with grace and good humor.
Service
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. Interment
4:00 PM Thursday at Allen Cemetery
in Caney Spring, Tennessee.
Dolores A. McGlothin
5/22/2004
McGlothin, Dolores A. “Dodie”, age 61, of South Knoxville, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2004, at UT Hospital. Preceded in death by parents, Edward and Mabel Dagnall; brother, Eddie Dagnall.
Survivors
Son, James (Mickey) McGlothin; special family friend, Linda Howard; a menagerie of pets and many friends.
Service
Family will receive friends Tuesday 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Linda S. Beard Rogers
6/4/2004
Rogers, Linda S. Beard, age 57, of Knoxville, went to be with her Lord and Savior Christ Jesus on June 4, 2004 at her home. Linda was a faithful wife and mother. She was a member of Providence Missionary Baptist Church of Seymour, TN. Affectionately known as “The Warden,” Linda was a loyal employee of the Knox County School System for 12 years. Until the end of her fight with cancer, she found great comfort and strength from her dearest friends at South Doyle Middle School. Preceded in death by father, Charles Reps Beard; mother, Margaret Ruby Beard; brother, Samuel Richard Beard.
Survivors
Devoted husband of 33 years, Samuel F. Rogers; daughter, Melissa Margaret Rogers; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Autumn Rogers; her precious grandsons whom she adored, Joseph Mark and Justin Evan Rogers; step-granddaughters, Emily and Chesney; sister, Betty Chote and fiancé Jackie Hold; sisters and bothers-in-law, Nancy and Jim Pickel, Ima Jean and Harold Fielden, Patsy and R.J. Rose, Dorothy and Larry King; several nephews and many dear friends.
Service
Family and friends will meet for a 10:00 AM graveside service at Providence Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, 5766 Sevierville Road in Seymour with Rev. Dallas Gibson officiating. Family will receive friends from 4:00 PM until 5:30 PM Sunday, at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Charlotte Ann Fleming
5/16/2004
Fleming, Charlotte Ann, age 49, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2004 at her home. Member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents Wilburn A. and Violet Crain; brother Bobby L. Crain.
Survivors
Daughters Candy Henry of Knoxville; Leslie Williams of Knoxville; former husband and best friend, David L. Fleming of Powell; sister, Jean Heifner and husband Carl of Halls; brothers, Billy Crain of Knoxville; James Crain and wife Tammy of Knoxville; grandson Little David Henry; several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles.
Service
Funeral service 8:00 PM Wednesday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Louie Branch officiating. Family and friends will meet at New Gray Cemetery
at 2:00 PM Thursday for interment
services. Family will receive friends Wednesday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. Jesus needed another Angel so He called Momma.
Charles Black
5/17/2004
BLACK, CHARLES EDWARD age 73 of North Knoxville received God’s final gift on May 17, 2004. Daddy has joined his parents, Margaret Irene and Ernest Black and his siblings: Eugene, Hazel, Robert, James ( Bud ) and Ernest in Heaven. Charlie was a retired welder from Knox-Tenn Rental. He was a Veteran of the Korean conflict and a proud member of the 101st Airborne Division.
Survivors
He leaves behind his loving family, his former wife, Betty of 39 years; his three girls and their husbands Rhonda and Dene French, Sharon and John Kelley, Karen and Jon Cook. And lastly, Papaw leaves behind Margaret Grace, his only grandchild and light of his life Maggie hung his sun, stars and moon. We are going to miss your watermelons in the summer, Daddy. Charlie is also survived by brothers and sisters, John Black, Mary de la Rocha, Deanna Parker, Carol Kitchens, Kyle Black and Margaret Tatem. Several nieces and nephews.
Service
Family will receive friends from 5:30 - 8 pm on Wednesday. Funeral services will follow at 8 pm with Rev Dewey Cooper, officiating. Family and friends will meet at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel at 12:30 pm on Thursday to go in procession to Roseberry Cemetery
for a 2 pm graveside service. Full military honors will be provided by ETUHG. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. www.lynnhurstchapel.com
Charlotte Ann Fleming
5/16/2004
Fleming, Charlotte Ann, age 49, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2004 at her home. Member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents Wilburn A. and Violet Crain; brother Bobby L. Crain.
Survivors
Daughters Candy Henry of Knoxville; Leslie Williams of Knoxville; former husband and best friend, David L. Fleming of Powell; sister, Jean Heifner and husband Carl of Halls; brothers, Billy Crain of Knoxville; James Crain and wife Tammy of Knoxville; grandson Little David Henry; several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles.
Service
Funeral service 8:00 PM Wednesday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Louie Branch officiating. Family and friends will meet at New Gray Cemetery
at 2:00 PM Thursday for interment
services. Family will receive friends Wednesday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. Jesus needed another Angel so He called Momma.
Rebecca Marie Nuchols
5/15/2004
Nuchols, Rebecca Marie, age 20, and infant daughter Kaley Marie went to be with Jesus on Saturday, May 15, 2004 after a tragic car accident. She was a 2001 Honor Graduate of Seymour High School and was employed by Adventure Group of Sevierville. She was a member of the former Miracle Baptist Church on West Ford Valley Rd. She was a loving daughter and will be sadly missed by family and friends.
Survivors
Survived by mother and step father, Robert and Tracy Campbell; father, John Nuchols; sisters, Emily and Abigail Campbell: brother Kevin Campbell; grandmothers Doris Solomon and Phyllis Parm; Grandfather Alvin Campbell; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Service
Funeral services will be 7:30 P.M. Monday, May 17, 2004 at Berry Funeral Home with Pastor David Jeffers officiating. Family and friends will meet at Highland South Cemetery
Tuesday for an 11 A.M. Graveside Service. Family will receive friends 6-7:30 P.M. Monday www.berryfuneralhome.com
