Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
Glenn F. (Jitter) Hill
8/15/2004
Hill, Glenn F. (Jitter), age 63, of South Knoxville, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2004. Member of Gayland Heights Baptist Church and of the 101st Airborne, United States Army. He was an avid fisherman and was a member of the North American Fishing Club. Preceded in death by parents, Jefferson Ellis Hill and Irene Hare Hill; brothers, Dale Hill and Billy Hill.
Survivors
Daughters, Vicky and husband, Todd Flynn; Cindy Lou Hill; grandchildren, Jonathan Hill, Chelsie Hill, Ryan Hill; brothers, Tommy, Ronald, Donald, Jeff, Jr., David, Wayne, Randy, Greg and Marty Hill; sister, Carolyn, Helen, Cindy, Gail and Tammy; several nieces and nephews, and special pet, Sugar “Douger”.
Service
Funeral service 8:00 PM Wednesday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel. Family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Ruby L. Kirby
8/16/2004
Kirby, Ruby L., age 79, of Lenoir City, formerly of Knoxville, passed away at Loudon County Health Care Center Monday, August 16, 2004. She was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church of Knoxville. Preceded in death by husband, Marshall Bruce Kirby; son, Darryl Kirby; parents, Dennis and Willie Pittman; sister, Mildred Long and brother, Clifford Pittman.
Survivors
Son and daughter-in-law, Martin and Denise Kirby of Lenoir City; granddaughters, Caitlyn, Brandy and Bryson Kirby; sister, Hazel San-Na-Myna of Maryville; brother, William Pittman of Knoxville; best friend, Lorene Rudder of Knoxville; several nieces and nephews.
Service
Family and friends will meet at Lynnhurst Cemetery
Wednesday for 2:00 PM graveside services with Rev. Johnny Price officiating. Those who wish may make memorials to the American Cancer Society, East Region Office, 871 Weisgarber Road, Knoxville, Tennessee 37909. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Leroy Hill
8/31/2004
Hill, Leroy, age 63, of Knoxville, was called home to Heaven Tuesday, August 31, 2004 from Hillcrest North Health Care Center. He was a member of Burnetts Creek Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Edith Ruth and Oscar Hill and special loved one Ben Sise.
Survivors
Sons, Michael Hill and wife Teffany of Seymour; Jason Hill and wife Ashley of White Pine; sisters, Nancy Thomas and husband Jay; Brenda Thomas and husband Edgar; Carrie Lee and husband Larry; brothers, Herbert Hill and wife, Brenda; Donnie Hill and wife Harriet; very loved grandson, Tanner Hill; very special friend, Jean Albury all of Knoxville and special friend Kim Pace of Jefferson City; several nieces and nephews.
Service
Friends and family will meet at Woodlawn Cemetery
for a graveside service on Friday at 11:00 AM with Rev. Archie Russell officiating. Pallbearers will be Edgar Thomas, Derek Hall, Josh Davis, Joe Franklin, Glen Hayes, Jr., and Charlie Allen. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Vada Skaggs
9/15/2002
SKAGGS, VADA WEBB, age 92, of Knoxville, formerly of Peach Tree, West Virginia, passed away Sunday September15, 2002 at home. Member of Fairmont Presbyterian Church. She was a teacher for 18 years in West Virginia coal mining areas near Montcoal, West Virginia. Preceded in death by husband, Dr. James S. Skaggs; parents, B.A. (Jake) and Martha Jane Pettry Webb; brothers, Delbert Webb, Basil Webb, and infant brother, Otis Webb ; sister, Virgie Webb Green.
Survivors
Daughter & Son-in-Law: Jamie and Holland Rowe
Daughter: Lynn Lemmons
Grandsons: Chris and wife Angela Lemmons
Greg and wife Rebekah Lemmons
Adam Rowe - all of Knoxville
nieces and nephews in West Virginia and Uta Scott and wife Jennifer Lemmons – Louisville, KY
John and wife Kelly Lemmons – New Market, TN
Jeff Lemmons – New Market, TN
Jerry Rowe – Wake Forest, NC
Great-granddaughter: Bailey Christine Lemmons – Knoxville
Great-grandson: Samuel James Lemmons – Louisville, KY
Sister: Vesta Webb McArthur – St. George, Utah
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Service
Graveside Service 1:00 P.M. Tuesday at Lynnhurst Cemetery
with Jerry Rowe officiating. Grandsons will be pallbearers.The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 9:00 P.M. Monday at the LYNNHURST-GREENWOOD CHAPEL of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Drive.
Boyd Justice
9/17/2002
JUSTICE, BOYD RALPH, age 78 of Halls, passed away September 17, 2002, unexpectedly from complications of a stroke. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors
Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Juanita Justice; family, sons and daughters-in-law, Bruce and Judy Justice of London, Ky., Wayne and Sandy Justice of Andersonville, Tn., Kenny and Lilly Justice of Corryton, Rick and Katie Justice of Knoxville; daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Bill Breeding of Maynardville; 13 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; sisters, Volena Back of Claxton, Tn. and Ruth Sage of Tipp City, Oh.
Service
Funeral service 10 A.M. Friday Lynnhurst Greenwood Chapel with Rev. Maston Jackson officiating. Interment
to follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mark Justice, Billy Breeding, Daniel Justice, Michael Pierce, Darren Bailey, and Dan Lavacot. Honorary pallbearers are Eric (Hoss) Smith, Tanner Justice, and Tolliver Justice.The family will receive friends 6:00-9:00 P.M. Thursday at LYNNHURST GREENWOOD CHAPEL OF BERRY FUNERAL HOME 2300 W. Adair Dr.
Mabel Lee Kirby
9/18/2002
Kirby, Mabel Lee, age 80, of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2002. Preceded in death by husband, William E. Kirby.
Survivors
Son William E. Kirby, Jr. and wife, Teresa; son Rick Kirby; grandchildren: Lori Beth, Michael Lee, and Julie Michelle; sister Louise Henderson; brother Carl Carr; and several nieces and nephews.
Service
Family and friends will meet at Woodlawn Cemetery
for an 11:00 a.m. graveside service on Saturday with Rev. Tom King officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Beatrice Holbert
12/28/2003
Holbert, Beatrice “Bea”, age 79, of Knoxville, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2003 at Baptist Hospital. She was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Stanley “Jack” Holbert.
Survivors
Daughter and son-in-law, Judy H. and Jerry A. Gibson of Seymour; son and daughter-in-law, James E. and Cynthia R. Holbert of Athens, Ohio; grandchildren, Steven and Amy Gibson; Jonathan, Amanda and Christopher Holbert; beloved great-grandchildren, Connor and Rachel Gibson, Adara Holbert; sister, Jessie M. Whitehead of Maryville; brother, Donald Hopkins of Farragut; and many special nieces and nephews.
Service
Family and friends will meet at 11:00 AM Wednesday at Woodlawn Cemetery
for graveside services. Family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Lillian Mae Long
4/26/2003
Long, Lillian Mae, age 80, of South Knoxville, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2003. She was a member of Church of Jesus Christ Apostilic Faith. A long time employee of Meals on Wheels Catering Service. Preceded in death by husband, William A. Long; parents, Clarence & Trula Cooper; son, Junior; grandson, Eugene McAmis; granddaughter, Natasha Gilreath.
Survivors
Sons: Frederick Marshal Long, Pete Long and wife Sherry, Curtis Glen Long and wife Teresa, Everette Long and Shelley; daughters: Trula Jane Wright and husband Johnny; Carolyn Hahn Pruitt and husband Robert; Mickie Gibbs and Harley Lauderdale; daughter Margaret and husband Don Ballenger; step-daughter, Linda Sue Perry; brother, Fred E. Cooper and wife Pat; 21 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives; special sisters-in-law: Gladys Long and Mildred Tatum. She will be dearly missed by all her children.
Service
Funeral service Tuesday, 8:00 PM, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Herbert Hill Officiating. Interment
2:00 PM Wenesday in the Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Fredrick M. Long, Horace Kennedy, Johnny Wright, Eddie Long, Robert Pruitt, Charlie Allen. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Flora Trevena Bohanan
3/9/2004
Bohanan, Flora Trevena –age 87, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2004 at Baptist Hospital. Flora was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver L. Bohanan, who retired from the Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA).
Survivors
She is survived by daughter, Elizabeth; sons, James and Anthony, all of Knoxville; grandsons, Dewayne Hamilton, James O. Bohanan, Jr. and Steven W. Bohanan; granddaughter, Julie Pratt-Rutherford; great-grandsons, Nicholos Hamilton, Adam Bohanan, Jason Pratt and Jonah Rutherford; and great-granddaughters, Brittany Hamilton, Jessica and Jennifer Pratt, and Jordanna Rutherford. She was a member of Gayland Heights Baptist Church and was very active in church affairs before her health failed.
Service
The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM on Thursday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Chapman Highway, with funeral service to follow at 8 PM with Rev. Tom King officiating. Family and friends will meet at Pigeon Forge Methodist Cemetery
on Friday for 2 PM interment
services. Those who wish, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 4450 Walker Boulevard, Suite 2, Knoxville, Tennessee 37917-1523.
Jack Perry
3/31/2004
Perry, Jack, age 80, of Savannah, TN, formerly of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2004. He was preceded in death by parents, Tom and Stella Perry; sisters, Mildred Tipton and Ruby Tipton; special friends Junior Nuchols and Raymond Burnett.
Survivors
Survived by wife Ruby Goodman Devers Perry of Savannah, TN; 7 children; 18 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; nieces: Charlotte Troutt, Tressa Stallings, Millie Tipton; nephews Jack, Mike, and Larry Tipton all of Knoxville.
Service
Funeral service Monday, 10:00 AM, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, David Burnette officiating. Interment
will follow at Bell’s Campground Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com
Mary Lou (Judy) Miller
4/5/2004
Miller, Mary Lou (Judy), age 72, of South Knoxville, passed away Monday, April 5, 2004 at UT Hospital. She was a member of Stock Creek Baptist Church where she was a former Sunday School teacher and active in other church organizations. Retired from Arning Insurance Agency with 15 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Larkin L. and Martha Sue Johnson Thomas.
Survivors
Husband of 53 years, Bob A. Miller; daughter, Deborah M. Loy and husband, Darrell; son, William Jeff Miller and wife, Sue; grandchildren, Matthew and MaKenzie Loy, all of Knoxville; brothers, C.L. Thomas and wife, Sandy of Tampa, Florida; James A. Thomas and wife, Peg; William B. Thomas and wife, Marilyn; John Thomas and wife, Brenda; sisters, Betty Bearden and husband, Jim; Rebecca Childs and husband, Jerry; Carol Michaels and husband, Jim, all of Knoxville; several nieces and nephews.
Service
A celebration of life service will be held at 8:00 PM Tuesday at Stock Creek Baptist Church, Rev. Gene Wood officiating. Family and friends will meet at Stock Creek Cemetery
Wednesday for 11:00 AM graveside services. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday prior to service at Stock Creek Baptist Church. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
James H. Miller, Jr.
10/28/2003
Miller, James H., Jr., age 74, of Knoxville, born
April 26, 1929, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2003 due to a short-term illness. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Preceded in death by parents James H. Miller, Sr. and Mollie; sister Clara Bell Sharp.
Survivors
Wife Vickey Miller; daughter Sherrie Demonbreun; sons: David Turner, Terry Miller, Jason Miller, Kenny Miller; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sister, Sarah Miller; daughters-in-law: Jennifer Turner and Patricia Miller; brother-in-law, Ernie Sharp; many other relatives and friends.
Service
Family and friends will meet at Woodlawn Cemetery
Thursday at 12:00 Noon for graveside services, Rev. Paul Walker officiating. Full military honors will be provided by East Tennessee Volunteer Honor Guard. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Jimmy Parham
10/27/2003
Parham, Jimmy, new born, died October 27, 2003 at U.T. Hospital.
Survivors
Mother Christy Parham, sister, Aireonna Parham, grandparents Mike and Deana Ramsey and Rick and Emily Parham; great-grandmother Mary Milsap; great-grandfather William Parham; uncles Rick and Billy Parham.
Service
Family and friends will meet at Mt. Olive Cemetery
for graveside services Wednesday at 2:00 PM, Rev. George Pressley officiating. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Faye Carson
10/30/2003
Carson, Faye, age 57, of South Knoxville, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2003 at her home. She was previously employed by Conklin Tin Plate and Metal in Atlanta, GA and Knoxville, TN.
Survivors
Her mother, Hazel Schmid; sister, Jeannie Shelton; special friend, Prissy Davenport; also survived by half brother Albert Schmid of Fort Wayne, Indiana and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Service
Family and friends will meet at 11:00 AM Monday at Woodlawn Cemetery
for graveside services, Greg Schmid officiating. The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM Sunday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Agnes Branson
2/10/2004
BRANSON, AGNES H., age 85, formerly of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, February 10 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. Preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Hutchens; husband, Charles D. Branson; son-in-law, Kelly Waite.
Survivors
Survived by son, James E. Branson and wife, Peggy, of Knoxville; daughter, Charlotte Holzer and husband, Richard of Dayton, OH; daughter, Brenda Waite of Belvidere, Illinois; sister, Frances Benton of Lenoir City; special nephew, Charles Wesley Benton of Lenoir City; 9 grandchildren, Robin Womack, James David Branson, Pamela Westfall, Brian Branson, Jamie Kinsman, Richard (Rick) Holzer,Jr., Christopher Holzer, Tracey Waite, Kristine Waite; 6 great-grandchildren, Christopher von Ehrenfried, Lauren Womack, Bret Elia, Alexis Kinsman, Benjamin Holzer and Ethan Holzer.
Service
Funeral service 2:30 P.M. Saturday at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with Rev. Oliver Wolfenbarger officiating. Interment
Lynnhurst Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Treatment and Research Center, 640 Jackson Street, St. Paul, MN 55101 or Peace Lutheran Church Endowment Fund, 3530 Dayton Xenia Road, Beaver Creek, Ohio 45432. The family will receive friends from 7-9 P.M. Friday as well as 1 hour before the funeral at the Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. www.lynnhurstchapel.com
