Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
LUNSFORD, DANIEL "DANNY" EUGENE - of Knoxville, passed away 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2001, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, after an extended illness. Danny was founder and owner of Lunsford Musical Instruments, a member of Boy Scouts for many years, and a member of the U.S. Air Force Medic Unit, during the Vietnam era. He enjoyed many hobbies, including horseback riding, fishing, golf, music and most of all his loving family. Danny was preceded in death by brother, Michael L. Lunsford; father-in-law, Austin Phillips and special friend, Charles Williams. Survivors: wife, Sonja Phillips Lunsford; mother, Billey Jean Williams of Knoxville; father, Bob E. Lunsford and wife Brenda of Rockwood; sisters, Cyndi Tataru and husband Mike of Knoxville, Mary Galloway and husband Bill of Kingston; sister-in-law, Debbie Bryce of Knoxville, very special nieces and nephews, Alicia Perry and husband Chris, Chris Lunsford, Kiril Galloway, Daniela Tataru, Dylan Galloway, Denisa Tataru, Clay, Grant, Scott, Seth and Ashton Rector, Sam, Dan and Sara Phillips; special mother-in-law, Loretta McGuire and husband John; brother-in-law, Tony and wife Debbie Phillips of Huntsville; sister-in-law, Gaya Wolfenbarger and husband Jeff of Knoxville, and special friend, Kevin Carmichael. A special thank you to the staff of Lunsford Musical Instruments for all their support during the past year. Funeral service 8 p.m. Friday, Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Rev. Gerald McFarland and Rev. Bob Tripp officiating. Family and friends will leave Rose Mortuary 11:15 a.m. Sat. for interment
at 12 noon at Oak Ridge Memorial Park with full military honors by Volunteer State Veterans Honor Guard. Pallbearers: Kiril & Bill Galloway, Chris Lunsford, Mike Tataru, Kevin Carmichael, Tony Phillips; honorary pallbearers: Dylan Galloway, Clay Grant, Scott & Seth Rector, Sam & Dan Phillips. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 871 Weisgarber Rd., Knoxville, TN 37909. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
LUTTRELL, MILFORD CLIFTON (BILL) - age 83, of Lenoir City, entered eternal rest Thursday, March 8, 2001, at his home. Bill was born in Roane County to parents, Samuel Nelson Luttrell and Annie Scarbrough Luttrell, who preceded him in death. He was a faithful member and Deacon of Highland Park Baptist Church, where he taught Sunday School for over 40 years, and was Church Clerk and Trustee, until failing health forced him to give up the duties he loved. He retired from the Lenoir City Utilities Board in 1983, after 31 years of service. He served in the U.S. Army and was a Veteran of World War II. He is preceded in death by his wife, Naomi Ruth Diggs Luttrell; brothers, Aubrey Deitz Luttrell, Ira Carroll Luttrell, Hubert Nelson Luttrell; sisters, Mildred Georgia Luttrell Henry. Bill leaves to celebrate his life, daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Ike O'Dell; sons and daughters-in-law, Gil and Brenda Luttrell of Knoxville, and Howard and Anna Luttrell of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Doug O'Dell, Amy O'Dell Rankin, Brian Luttrell, Kristi Luttrell, Lori Luttrell Schirle, Brad Luttrell, and Sam Luttrell; great-grandchildren, Noah Rankin, Claire Luttrell, Amanda Schirle, Hannah Ruth Rankin, and John Bradley Luttrell; several nieces and nephews, and a host of church family. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. The family will also receive friends from 1-1:45 p.m. Sunday at the Highland Park Baptist Church with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m. with Rev. Tony Collins and Rev. Howard Pratt officiating. Interment
will follow in the Lake View cemetery with Full Military Honors conferred by the East Tennessee Veteran Honor Guard. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Tinnel, Ralph Shipley, Dwight Cusick, Doug Reynolds, Gene Kincaid, Paul Dawson, Clarence Cusick, and Deacons of Highland Park Baptist Church. Pallbearers will be the grandsons and grandsons-in-law, Sam Luttrell, Brad Luttrell, Brian Luttrell, Doug O'Dell, David Schirle, and James Rankin. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Highland Park Baptist Church, 4333 Highway 11E, Lenoir City, TN 37772. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City.
MEEKS, KAY - Our special angel and beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2001, at Baptist Hospital. As a Silver Master, she was a life long dedicated bridge player, much loved and respected by her peers. Kay was a guiding force in the creation of the new Knoxville Bridge Center and will be sorely missed by all that knew her, both as a bridge player and a friend. She was past President of the OMNI Women's Club and involved in Welcome Wagon, Newcomers, and many other social and civic organizations. Mrs. Meeks was preceded in death by her husband, Hatcher; mother, Martha Martin; father, Albert Jellel; sisters, Minnie, Gracie, and Josephine, and brothers, Richie and Amel. She is survived by her loving family, daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Leonard Ray, and Sharon and Ron Cooper; four grandchildren, Danielle, Ryan, Lori, and Joshua; her beloved Pepper; brother, Edward; sisters, Dorothy, Betty, Margery, Deloris, and Gloria, and many cherished nieces and nephews. Mrs. Meeks is at Highland West Funeral Home, 9913 Sherrill Lane, where the family will receive friends from 5-6:30 p.m. Saturday. A memorial service will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family request, memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 871 Weisgarber Road, Knoxville, TN 37909, or to your personal church in Kay's name. Arrangements by Highland West Funeral Home, 693-9547.
MURRELL, BENNY HUBERT - age 62, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2001. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Highland South Funeral Home, 573-7300.
PARDUE, MAGDALENE - age 86, of Clinton, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2001, at Ft. Sanders Parkwest Hospital. She was born October 16, 1915, in Anderson County. She was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church in Clinton. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Pardue, and daughter, Mary Ruth Brooks. Survivors: grandson, John M. Brooks of Longmont, Colorado; two great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; sister-in-law, Violet Turner of Lake City. The family will receive friends 6:30-8 p.m. Friday at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton with funeral service following at 8 p.m., in the Chapel with Rev. John Clark and Rev. Lee Cate officiating. Interment
will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Sunset cemetery. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home, of Clinton, in charge of all arrangements.
PRINCE, DOROTHY "DUCKY" CRAVEN - age 84, of Kingsport, formerly of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2001, at Wexford House in Kingsport. A member of Second United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Arther Prince; parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Craven; sisters, Helen C. Webb, Catherine C. Eubanks, Elizabeth C. Keeling, Edna C. Day, and Edith C. Stewart. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Mikel and Betty Jo Prince; grandchildren, Pam and John Eason, Mark and Dana Prince, Debra and Terry Bowling, and Cindy and Richard Hess; great-grandchildren, Levi and Matthew Bowling, and Tabitha, Heather and Lindsey Eason; great-great grandchild, Melody Goldberg; sisters, Lois C. Tucker and Esther C. Crutchfield. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 a.m. Friday at Sherwood Memorial Gardens for an 11 a.m. graveside service, Rev. Bob Tripp officiating. Pallbearers: John Eason, Terry Bowling, Mark, Jay and Chris Prince, and Jimmy Tucker. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home, 5815 Western Ave., Knoxville, Tenn., 588-3868.
RAY, MRS. BONNIE (BEETS) - age 66 of Sharps Chapel passed away 9:50 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2001 at UT Medical Center. Member of Milan Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Willie and Rosie (Oaks) Beets. Survivors: husband, Clyde Ray; daughter, Carolyn Ray, both of Sharps Chapel; brother and sister in law, Edgbert and Burnis Beets, Maynardville; two nieces; five nephews to include one special nephew, James Ray, Knoxville. Funeral services 1 p.m. Saturday, Cooke Mortuary Chapel, Rev. Greg Sharp officiating. Interment
Cox cemetery Sharps Chapel. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Friday, Cooke Mortuary, Maynardville.
RYAN, BARBARA JO (ALVIS) - passed away on March 8, 2001 at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville following a brief illness. She was the owner of Barbara's School of Dance, and was employed by the Hamblen County School System as a teacher's assistant at Fairview marguerite School. She was the daughter of the late Lynn Alvis. She was a member of Buffalo Trail Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Gary Ryan; son, Lynn; daughter, Summer Leigh; mother, Mary Ruth Alvis; brothers, Sandy and Dennis Alvis; brother in law, Ronnie Ryan; sisters in law, Marlene Alvis and Regina Ryan. She also leaves her nieces and nephews, Lindsey and Keith Alvis and Bo and Stephanie Clonce. The family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Friday at Buffalo Trail Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow with Dr. Kenyn Cureton officiating. Graveside services will be held 2:45 p.m. Saturday in Hamblen Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Judes Children's Hospital or the American Cancer Society. Allen Funeral Home is in charge.
SMITH, HAROLD LEO - age 64, of Powell, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2001, at Fort Sanders Medical Center. A member of Massachusetts Ave. Church of God. Preceded in death by parents, Avie and Viola Smith; daughter, Katrina Smith; son, Albert Eugene Smith; sister, Mardell Smith; brother, Charles Smith. Survivors: wife, Bernice Smith; sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Jo Ann, Ron and Pamela, Terry and Dee, and son, Jerry Smith; four grandchildren, Amanda, Hope, Matthew, and Angie; brothers and sisters-in-law, Albert and Georgia, and Edward and Betty Smith; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara J. and Reece Watson; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 8 p.m. Friday, Mynatt's Chapel, Rev. Joe Harris officiating. Family and friends will meet at Bookwalter cemetery 11 a.m. Saturday for interment. Pallbearers: Lindsey Neff, Steve Watson, William Keesee, Charles Burchfield, Ricky Smithy, and Russell Henry. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at Mynatt's.
SNODGRASS, MENDELL, SR. - age 84 of Tazewell was born March 30, 1916 passed away March 8, 2001 at Park West Hospital in Knoxville. He was an Army Air Force veteran of WWII. He served his country from 1942 to 1946. He was of the Methodist faith. Preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Maggie Snodgrass; wife, Myrtice (Lockerman) Snodgrass; sister, Louzella Duncan; brothers, Charles, Hughgather, Audie, Vester, Ferdinand & Melvin Snodgrass. He is survived by one son, Mendell Snodgrass, Jr. of Knoxville; grandson, Robert Snodgrass of Oak Ridge; brother, Earl Snodgrass of Tazewell; several nieces and nephews and friends. Graveside service 2 p.m. Saturday March 10, 2001 Fairview cemetery with military honors. Family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Friday at Coffey Funeral Home Tazewell. Minister: Rev. Joe Whitaker.
TATE, MR. WILLIAM KNOX - age 77, of Charlotte, N.C., passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2001, at Presbyterian Hospital. Mr. Tate was born April 26, 1923, in Knoxville, the son of the late Judge Hugh Tate and Clara Hill Tate. He was a pilot with the 63rd Fighter Squadron of the Army Air Corp in World War II. He was stationed in England while he was in the Army from 1942 until 1944, and was honorably discharged with the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. Mr. Tate graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. He also was tapped as a member of the Golden Fleece. Mr. Tate was a scholar whose passion was education for everyone. He was an avid reader and enjoyed every facet of learning. His career as a stockbroker included work with Merrill Lynch, Reynolds & Co., and Interstate Securities. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service. In addition to his wife, Pat, Mr. Tate is survived by his son, Knox Tate, Jr. of Charlotte, N.C.; two daughters, Terry Dorr of Birmingham, Ala., and Cathy Militante of Chicago, Ill.; three grandsons, Tripp Tate, Andy Tate, and Drew Dorr. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 9, 2001, at Amity Presbyterian Church cemetery with Reverend Bill Youmans officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Amity Presbyterian Church Scholarship Fund, c/o Amity Presbyterian Church, 2831 North Sharon Amity Road, Charlotte, NC 28205. The family will receive friends prior to the service in the Johnston Hall of the church from 10:30-11 a.m. Arrangements are in the care of Hankins & Whittington Dilworth Chapel, Charlotte, NC.
JONES, MRS. MARGARET SCOTT - of Knoxville, departed this life, March 7, 2001 at NHC Fort Sanders. Arrangements will be announced by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary.
KENNEY, LILLIAN - age 70, of Maryville, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2001, at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.
TRETERA, OLIVIA ROSE - Tiptoed into our lives on February 24, 2001, at 1:54 p.m. She left us just as quietly on Thursday, March 8, 2001, at 1:30 a.m. Waiting to greet her in heaven were her great-grandparents, Martha Pierce, Homer Rolen, George and Sarah Hatfield, Rudolph and Elsie Tretera, and Charles Seufer. Left behind to remember and celebrate her, are her parents, Rudolph and Toni Tretera; brothers, Matthew, Daniel, Jonathan and Jason Smith; sisters, Adina and Bethany Smith; grandparents, Harry and Sarah Branson of Knoxville, Berlain and Katherine Hatfield of Knoxville, Rudolph and Ruth Tretera of Oho; great-grandmother, Marjorie Seufer of Ohio; aunts and uncles, Berlain and Nancy Hatfield of Louisiana, Gloria and Dave Paul, Dorine and Neil Verderber, Vickie and Karl Scheffler, Lorie and Randy Kusmer, Charles Tretera and Tammy and Greg Belcher, all of Ohio. She also leaves behind 13 cousins. Godparents and very loving friends of the family, Sharon and Paul Patt of Knoxville. Memorial mass will be held Friday, March 9 at 3 p.m. at John XXIII Catholic Church, Reverend Eric Andrews officiating. "No matter how this world remembers me, loving you will always be my legacy."
TROUTMAN, ANNA PAULINE - age 92, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 7, 2001, at Fort Sanders Parkwest Hospital. She was a member of Ball Road Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents and son, Mylon Leon Troutman. Survived by beloved husband of 72 years, Marshall L. Troutman; sons and daughters-in-law, Hubert and Betty Troutman, Paul and Marianne Troutman, Russell and Mary Troutman, Charles and Caroline Troutman of Knoxville, and Jack and Marsha Troutman of Virginia; daughters and sons-in-law, Billie Jean and J. D. Best of Vonore, Wilma (Willie) and Les Haring, Louise and Russell Sharp, Linda and Bill Tyler, Caroline Smith and fiancee Bob Brangle of Knoxville; 30 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild. A special brother and wife, Hubert and Bobbye Stallings and sister-in-law, Clara Stallings. Funeral service will be 8 p.m. Friday at Weaver Funeral Home with Rev. Hubert Troutman officiating. Family and friends will meet Saturday at 1:45 p.m. at Oak Ridge Memorial Park for a 2 p.m. graveside service. The family will receive friends Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home, 5815 Western Ave., 588-3868.
