Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
LICHT, RONALD JAY "RONNY" - age 40, of Syracuse, New York, passed away Monday, October 21, 2000, at his home. Mr. Licht was born August 18, 1960, in Detroit, Mich. Survivors: parents, Norman Charles and Sandra Brown Licht of Knoxville; brothers, David Licht of Bergenfield, N.J. and Robert Licht of Charlotte, N.C. Graveside service 11 a.m. Tuesday, Greensboro Hebrew cemetery, conducted by Rabbi Eliezer Havivi. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 434 Fayetteville St., Mall, 2 Hannover Square, Suite 1600, Raleigh, NC 27601. Lambeth-Troxler Funeral Service, in charge of arrangements.
McDERMOTT, DONALD EVERETT - of Knoxville, formerly of Etowah, Tenn., departed this life Sunday, October 22, 2000, at the University of Tennessee Hospital. He was born February 2, 1949 to Charles A. and Willie M. McDermott. He joined Star Bethel Church, Etowah, Tenn., at an early age. He was a graduate of McMinn Central High School in Englewood, Tenn. and joined the armed forces in 1974 and retired as a Sergeant after 21 years of service. He was employed at the University of Tennessee for 15 years, also employed by Knoxville Community Development Corp., for a number of years. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Phyllis J. McDermott for 17 years. Preceded in death by parents, Charles A. and Willie McDermott; sisters, Mary Sherlene Chandler and Robbie Lee McDermott; brother, Earl McDermott. He leaves to mourn his passing, devoted and loving wife, Phyllis McDermott; daughter, Revae; sons, Mark of Cleveland, Tenn., Donald Jr. and Christopher McDermott of Knoxville; step sons, Andrew and Eric of Knoxville; seven grandchildren; sisters, Nancy L. Upson and Alice Coleman of Aiken. S.C., Nora J. (James) Turk of Knoxville; brothers, Lee Roy McDermott and Charles E. (Jacqueline) McDermott of Knoxville, Luther C. (Linda) McDermott of Etowah, Tenn., Jerry L. (Billie) McDermott of Cleveland, Tenn.; uncles, George A. (Latrice) McDermott of Etowah, Tenn., Paul (Faye) McDermott of Detroit, Mich.; mother-in-law, Mary Horton; aunt-in-law, Naomi Womble; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Alice Jones of Knoxville, Ronnie, David (Charlotte) Holt, Authur and Hiwatha (Barbara) Holt of Georgia; devoted family, friend, Edward Lee Butler and James Womble, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 6-6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Bentley Street Christian Church with funeral service to follow at 7 p.m., Rev. Lawrence Womble officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday at Star Bethel Baptist Church, remarks and expressions 1:30 p.m., Rev. Charles Allen officiating. Interment
Woodland cemetery, Etowah, Tenn. Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary.
McGINNIS, NOAH ALVIN - age 66, of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2000, at U.T. Hospital. He was Co-Owner and former instructor at the Tri-City Barber College on Central Avenue. He was a master barber since 1955, member of Lonsdale Baptist Church, member of Mascot Lodge F&AM, and member of the Knoxville Rescue Squad, helping build the building on Holston Drive. Preceded in death by sister, Mrs. Jean Harless. Survivors: wife, Joyce Copeland McGinnis; son, Robert McGinnis of Knoxville; daughter, Michelle Brewer and son-in-law, Scott Brewer of Morristown; son, Mike McDaniel of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Caitlyn Elizabeth Brewer and Jon-Michael McDaniel; brother, Walter E. McGinnis of Knoxville; sisters, Mrs. Eleanor Headrick of Knoxville and Mrs. Georgia Lee Walden of St. Louis, Mo.; several nieces and nephews. Graveside Service 1 p.m. Tuesday, Lynnhurst cemetery, Rev. Robert A. Sanders officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Lonsdale Baptist Church, 1319 Connecticut Ave., Knoxville, TN 37921. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Drive www.berryfuneralhome.com
McINTURFF, ELIZABETH M. - age 94, of Maynardville, passed away Monday, October 23, 2000, at Hillcrest North. She was a graduate of East Tennessee State University, where she earned a B.S. Degree and taught in the Knox County School System for 30 years and retired in 1971. Preceded in death by parents, David B. and Asche Ferguson McInTurff; brothers, Earl McInTurff and David B. McInTurff and sister, Nell M. Mynatt. Survived by sister, Louise Robinson of Flintstone, Ga.; nephews, Eugene R. Mynatt of Maynardville, David E. Mynatt of Tallahassee, Fla., David Robinson of Ringold, Ga.; nieces, Jewel McDaniel of Englewood, Tenn., Patsy Stokes of Flintstone, Ga., Sandra Epperson of Cosby, Tenn.; nephew, Tom McInTurff of Jonesboro, Tenn. and Chris Woods of Boones Creek, Tenn. and Jimmy Robinson of Flintstone, Ga. Family and friends will leave Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel Thursday at 12:30 p.m. and proceed to Lynnhurst cemetery for a 1 p.m. graveside service with Rev. Alan Smith officiating. The family will receive friends 11 a.m..-12:30 p.m. Thursday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
MINOR, WILLIAM FREDERICK "BILL" - age 67, of Oak Ridge, died Monday, October 23, 2000, at the Methodist Medical Center. Member and Deacon of Robertsville Baptist Church. Survived by wife of 48 years, Arial McGinnis Minor; sons, Michael Minor and wife Sara and Neil Minor and wife Stacey; daughter, Vicky Wallace and husband John; sisters, Dorothy Kitchen, Lillian Mentz, Gloria Glandon and Marilyn Lawrence; brother, Ritchie Minor; four grandchildren; three step grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren. Special to him was his brothers-in-law, Ray McGinnis and Roger McGinnis and his wife Reba. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 25, 2000, at 8 p.m. at Weatherford Mortuary with Dr. Michael Prince officiating. Private graveside services will be held at Anderson Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Robertsville Baptist Church, Making Things Happen Fund, 251 Robertsville Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at Weatherford Mortuary of Oak Ridge.
PATTERSON, JOHN DARRYL - age 57, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, October 23, 2000. He was of the Methodist faith. Preceded in death by father, Roy A. Patterson. Survived by son, John Darryl Patterson II; mother and step father, Lorene Patterson and Oliver W. Baker; brother and sister-in-law, Ronald and Gaile Patterson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Rebecca and Jim Burge and Sandy and Jim Holbrook; two nephews; four nieces. Family and friends will meet at Mynatt's at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and proceed to Anderson-Gouffon cemetery for a graveside service at 11 a.m., Rev. Steve Tuck officiating. Pallbearers: Steven Patterson, Jim Holbrook, Rick Combs, Jim Burge, Jimmy Holbrook, and Dr.John McLaughin. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Salem United Methodist Church, Tipton Station Road, Knoxville, TN 37920. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Mynatt's.
RASCH, JANET - age 67, died peacefully on October 22, 2000, born in Providence, R.I. She graduated from Oberlin College and the University of Pennsylvania, before moving to Knoxville. She served as President of Planned Parenthood of East Tennessee and CISV (Children's International Summer Villages) and was an active contributor and/or officer in the following organizations: The Mental Health Association, Rape Crisis Center, Knoxville Choral Society, Knoxville College Fellowship Camp, Phyllis Wheatley YWCA Summer Camp, Compassionate Friends and Rid (Remove Intoxicated Drivers). She taught computer literacy at U.T In addition, she was a dedicated advocate for Victims of Crime and headed the Victims' Rights Task Force for the State of Tennessee. Her compassion and generosity will never be forgotten by the many people whose lives she touched. She was predeceased by her daughter, Diana Lynn Rasch. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Norman L. Rasch and children, Brenda Rasch, Sharon Rasch and Kevin Rasch; son-in-law, Chuck Flett; daughter-in-law, Amy Rasch and grandchildren, Kerry Flett, Allie Flett, Tyler Rasch, Alyssa Rasch and Sylvia Rasch, all of Knoxville. The family requests, that flowers not be sent. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests, memorial contributions be given in memory of Janet Rasch to the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 6324 Papermill Rd., Knoxville, TN 37919. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
PRYOR, CHERYL LYNN WHITE - age 31, of Farragut, died suddenly Sunday, October 22, 2000. She was a 1987 graduate of Farragut High School and a graduate of the University of Tennessee, where she was a member and sorority president of Delta Delta Delta. Cheryl Lynn was a member of Central Baptist Church of Bearden. She had worked for several years and served as assistant store manager for Talbot's. She was a beloved mother, wife, daughter and sister to her husband, Robert E. (Robbie) Pryor, Jr.; children, Shelby Pierce Pryor and John Andrew Pryor; parents, David and Sandy White; sister and brother-in-law, Angie and Greg Bloomfield; brother, Michael White, all of Farragut; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert E. (Bob) and Norma Pryor of Knoxville; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John and Tecia Puckett Pryor of Smithville; sister-in-law, Amy Pierce Pryor of Knoxville; maternal grandmother, Wilona Gritzner of Knoxville, and nephew, Cameron Bloomfield. Funeral service 8 p.m. Tuesday at Central Baptist Church of Bearden with Dr. Larry W. Fields officiating. Family and friends will meet Wednesday at Highland Memorial cemetery for a 10 a.m. interment
service. Pallbearers: Andy Watts, Travis Hill, Steve Duncan, Jimmy Johnston, Chris Leach, Bill Reed, Rob Burris and Adam Priest. Honorary pallbearers will be Attorneys of the law firm of Pryor, Flynn, Priest and Harber. In lieu of flowers, the family requests, memorials be made to Childrens' Ministries of Central Baptist Church of Bearden, 6300 Deane Hill Dr., Knoxville, TN 37919. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Central Baptist Church of Bearden. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
REED, MARIE - age 79, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 21, 2000. Member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Byrd William Reed. Survived by children, Jack, Kenneth, Wendall, and Bill Reed, Joyce Turner, Carol Burleigh and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Lucille Moon and Dorothy England of Florida, Ruby Lyons, Betty Webb and Norma Webb, all of Knoxville. Funeral service 8 p.m. Monday, October 23, at Black Oak Heights Baptist Church, Rev. Clarence Wells officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at Greenwood cemetery for an 11 a.m. interment. Mynatt's, in charge.
RUTHERFORD, JAMES EVERETTE - age 86, of the Lick Creek Community, LaFollette, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 22, 2000, at U.T. Medical Center, Knoxville. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Wilma Jean Kitts; infant granddaughter, Donna Faye Kitts; father and mother, Abner and Nancy Rutherford; sisters, Flossie E. and Mossie L. Rutherford, Minnie Perry, Evelyn Sebby and Pernie Rutherford; half-brother and sister, Andrew Branam and Martha Jane Branam; son-in-law, Howard Baird, Jr. Survivors: wife of 65 years, Myrtle A. Roberts Rutherford of LaFollette; daughter, Evelyn Bernice Huddleston and husband John L. of White Oak; granddaughters, Janet Leigh Kitts and Lisa Renee Asbury of LaFollette; Tamitha Jean Muse and husband Rev. Tim Muse of Oneida; grandsons, Eddie Dwayne Baird and wife Felicia of Lake City, James Darren Baird and wife Chris of Elk Valley, Donald Lee (Donnie) Kitts Jr. of LaFollette, Dean Scott Baird of Lake City; great-grandchildren, Ashleigh and Brooke Asbury, Kelsey and Kaitlynn Baird, Amanda and Darren Baird Jr.; Dean Jr., Brooke and Dane Baird, Elizabeth and Tyler Muse; brother, Ernest Rutherford; sister, Elizabeth Wilburn, both of LaFollette; half-brother, Tom Branam of LaFollette; son-in-law, Don Kitts, and a host of other relatives and friends who mourn his passing. Funeral services Wednesday 11 a.m. at Lick Creek Church of God with Rev. Timothy Paul Muse and Rev. Paul Cox officiating. Interment
Peabody cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Walters Funeral Home. Walters Funeral Home, LaFollette, in charge of arrangements.
SHELDON, SALLY MAE HUNTER - age 49, of Loudon, formerly of Kingston, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2000, at her home. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, October 24, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Brown Funeral Home, Kingston.
SPRADLIN, ELIZABETH - passed away Monday, October 23, 2000, at Ft. Sanders Regional Hospital, Knoxville, Tenn. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time, and will be announced later by McCarty Mortuary, 4004 Holston Drive.
STANSBERRY, FRANK D., SR. - age 67, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2000, at Fort Sanders Parkwest Hospital. Member of Trinity United Methodist Church since 1963. Graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. U.S. Army Veteran and member of South Knoxville Masonic Lodge No. 769. Retired from TVA in 1988, as Head of Highway, Railroad, Bridge Design and Site Development. Preceded in death by parents, Alvin H. and Edith Nelson Stansberry; brothers, Hilton and Neal Stansberry; sister, Muriel Trotter and parents-in-law, Leon and Elizabeth Brewer. Survived by wife of 46 years, JoAnne Brewer Stansberry; daughter, Deborah Stansberry; son, Don Stansberry; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Tony Stansberry; granddaughter, Anne McCall Stansberry; brother, Ed Stansberry; sister, Betty Loy, and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet at the West Adair entrance to Lynnhurst cemetery at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, October 24, for graveside services at 11 a.m. with Rev. Carl Oakes and Rev. Angela Hardy officiating. Nephews will be pallbearers. Logos Sunday School Class will be honorary pallbearers. Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 5613 Western Ave. or to the Knox Area Rescue Ministries, 777 N. Fifth Ave. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
SALEEM, LAWRENCE YUSELF - age 56, of 4301 Del Mabry Dr., Knoxville, departed his earthly life for a greater life eternal on Friday evening, October 20, 2000. His life truly exemplified Godly principles to both his family and in the lives of many others. A model of supreme character and Godly wisdom, he was a light to the many lives that he touched. He will always be a very special father to his family and a father figure in the precious lives of others. He is preceded in death by parents, William and Lillian Ware; sister, Juanita Jarnigan Rodgers; brothers, William, Raymond and Thomas Ware. In loving remembrance and celebration of his life, he leaves his loving and devoted wife, Dorothy Ware; his sons, Marcus, Lawrence, Mark and Amir; his daughter, Ebony; sisters, Marquretta Williams, Diane Johnson, and Joyce Westfield; brother, David (Sue) Ware; aunts, Mary Scandrick and Rosa Cain; mother-in-law, Marie Holloway; brothers-in-law, Reggie Smith, Abdulla (Ann) Aqeel, Darwin Weaver, Harvey Smith, Clarence Ervin, and Robert Rodgers; sisters-in-law, Roberta (Charlie) Brown, Dessie (Charles) Petty, Linda Smith, Brenda Smith, Shirly Ervin, and Sally Mae Ware. A host of nieces and nephews including Faye (Larry) Stovall, Janice Jarnigan, Judy Hamilton, Treva Jarnigan, Tina (Gregory) Benward, and Rocky (Diane) Rodgers. Many cousins the Macks, Woods, Morgans, Scandricks, and a host of other relatives and friends. A very special cousin, Clarence Scandrick and everlasting grandson, Randy Garner. A very devoted friend, Ross Jones and a special adopted son, Tiko Gwinn. Special thanks to Dr. Albert Ebenezer, Dr. Jack Farr, Dr. Petil, and Dr. Pharoah Thompson. Cancer Center Radiology Department Abercrombie and the Medical Staff of Fort Sanders 8th Floor. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 24, 2000, from 6-6:30 p.m. at Greater Warner AME Zion Church, 3800 Martin Luther King Ave., Knoxville, with funeral service to follow at 6:30 p.m., Bishop Matthew Felton Smith officiating. Interment
Wednesday, October 25, 2000, at 10 a.m. at Tennessee Veterans cemetery. Arrangements by Unity Mortuary.
TALLMAN, FERN - age 91, of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2000, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
WILSON, GARY JOHN "JOHNNY" - age 46, of 466 Gamble Gap Rd., Tellico Plains, passed away suddenly Sunday, October 22, 2000, at his home. Member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church and the Mountaineers Saddleman's Club, an avid horseman. Survivors: wife, Teresa Cole Wilson; daughter and son-in-law, Crystal and Jamie Harrill of Madisonville; granddaughter, Lucy Kate Harrill; mother, Lillian Watson Sitzlar; father, Ray Wilson; sister, Jane Cook; brothers, Bill, J.D. and David Clemmer, all of Tellico Plains; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; step children, Alisha Ann Bohannon and Michael Joseph Bohannon, both of Tellico Plains. Preceded in death by grandparents, Fred and Ida Wilson and Dewey and Lora Watson. Funeral service 8 p.m. Tuesday, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Rev. B. J. Wall officiating. Interment
2 p.m. Wednesday, Shady Grove cemetery, Rev. Vernon Watson officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Tellico Plains.
In Loving Memory of KYLE PAUL JAEKEL Oct. 24, 1977 March 22, 1996 You are loved and missed everyday Sadly missed by Mom, Dad, Chris, Alissa Family and many friends In Loving Memory of Our Son PRESTON TODD MALONE who was killed in an auto accident Oct. 24, 1992 He was knowledgeable and brilliant in speaking He was happy - go- lucky A person that is artistic and has ability Governed by the symbol of love Does not pretend to be something he is not He is smiling, cheerful, and always friendly Someone who has creative and original ideas and speaks with great fervor Our precious, loving son. As it always has been and always shall it be you are forever in our hearts and foremost on our minds. Always loved and greatly missed by: Mom, Dad, Paxton and Tracey Family and Friends
