Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
HARNED, WILLIAM LOYS - age 79, passed away after an extended illness, Wednesday, April 11, 2001, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. "Bill" will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was born in Parrotsville, Tenn., in 1921, and was raised in Strawberry Plains, where he attended Rush Strong School. He served during World War II, with the United States Eighth Air Force, 385th Bomb Group, as a Tail Gunner in a B-17, and successfully completed 29 Air Combat Missions, earning the Distinguished Flying Cross, while proudly serving his country. After the war, he attended and graduated from Denver University, Denver, Colo., with a Business degree. He was a gentleman farmer and for years greatly enjoyed his farm activities and regular "campouts" with his family and close friends. Bill was employed as a College Textbook Representative with Prentice-Hall, Inc. for 39 years until his retirement. Upon moving to Knoxville in 1957, from Denver, Colo., Bill and family joined St. Mark United Methodist Church, where he taught an Adult Sunday School Class for approximately 40 years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edna Cox Bailey and stepfather, Lonas Edgar Bailey of Strawberry Plains. He is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Helen; children and grandchildren: Doug and Mary Jane Harned and their children, Dean and Elizabeth of Knoxville, Craig and Virginia Harned and their children, Bailey and Hannah of Powell, Holly Harned Stephens and her children, Celia and Miles of Union, Ky. He is also survived by sister, Jean Neil of Knoxville; two brothers, Ed Bailey of Knoxville and James "Hop" Bailey of Atlanta, Ga. The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff of the 8th and 9th Floor West at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center for their special care and kindness. A Celebration of Bill Harned's Life will be held Friday at 6 p.m. at St. Mark United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends after the service in the Church Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests, memorials may be made to St. Mark United Methodist Church, 7001 Northshore Dr., Knoxville, TN 37919. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
HOLT, CARSON - age 77, of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2001, at Maryville Health Care Center. Friends may call McCarty Mortuary at 525-3121 Friday after 10 a.m. for service times and dates. McCarty Mortuary, 4004 Holston Drive, in charge of arrangements.
JONES, LELA MAE BUTCHER - age 77, of Maryville, born June 28, 1923, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2001, after a lingering illness. A member of Tuckaleechee Chapel Baptist Church. Preceded in death by son, Charlie Jones; mother, Oma Nicely; step father, Omer Nicely; father, Hobert Butcher; grandparents, Lee and Parlie Butcher. Survivors: husband of 63 years, Vaughn Jones; daughter and son-in-law, Mildred and Rev. Charles Hicks of Louisville; daughter, Ruby Hart of Gatlinburg; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; brother, James Nicely of Florida; sisters, Mary Dalgleish of California, Pearl Evans of Indiana, Ethel Jones of Knoxville, Shirley Collins of Etowah, and Louise Huskey of Maryville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 8 p.m. Friday, April 13, 2001, Magnolia Chapel of Miller Funeral Home, Rev. Barry Woods, Rev. Rick Hicks, and Rev. Charles Hicks officiating. Family and friends will meet at Ballard's Chapel cemetery, Louisville, at 10 a.m. Saturday for the interment
service. Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ballard's Chapel cemetery Fund of Tuckaleechee Chapel Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.
LETT, HERMAN H. - age 72, of Powell, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2001, at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital. A member of Powell United Methodist Church and a U. S. Navy Veteran of World War II. Past Master, Powell Lodge #582, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, member of Paxton Chapter R.A.M., Knoxville Council RSM, Couer de Lion Commandry Knights Templar, Royal Order of Scotland, Frizell York Rite College, Kerbela Shrine, and Past Patron Acacia Chapter O.E.S. #362. Retired K-25 Maintenance Supervisor, after 41 years service. Survivors: wife of 47 years, Betty V. Lett; sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Judy Lett, Pat and Angie Lett, Brian and Christy Lett; grandchildren, Michael, Eric, Lauren, and Rachel Lett; brother and sister-in-law, Earl and Patsy Lett; sister, Mrs. Ruth Fox; several nieces, nephews, and many other relatives. Masonic services 8 p.m. Thursday Lynnhurst Greenwood Chapel conducted by Powell Masonic Lodge #582 F&AM. Funeral service will follow with Rev. Edwin Mitchell and Rev. G. W. Boles officiating. Interment
11 a.m. Friday, Greenwood cemetery. Family and friends will meet at Lynnhurst Chapel at 10:45 a.m. to go in procession to the cemetery. Pallbearers: Dwayne Lett, David Lett, Michael Lett, David Landreth, Jim Tipton, Philip Tipton, Jim Page, Roger Armstrong, and Drury Armstrong. Honorary pallbearers will be Horace Renfro, W. T. Carey and John Brown. Memorials may be given to Powell United Methodist Church Building Fund, PO Box 65, Powell, TN 37849, or Masonic Widows and Orphans Fund. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr.
LOWE, ERNEST OLEAR - age 92 of Maryville died Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at Blount Memorial Hospital. HE was a member of Grandview Baptist Church and ALCOA 23 Year Club. Preceded in death by wife, Edna Mae Lowe; son, Harvey Lowe; daughter, Beulah Mae Lowe; father, Charles R. Lowe; mother, Hattie(Trentham) Lowe; brothers, Shannon Lowe, Dock Lowe, Sam Lowe; sister, Mary Nell Lowe. Survivors include, sons, Charles W. Lowe, Max Lowe, Robert Lowe, Daniel Lowe all of Maryville, Tenn., Olear Lowe, Jr. of Moss Point, Miss.; daughters, Marlene Teffeteller, Betty Jean Thompson, Darlene Smalling all of Maryville, Ernestine Ball of Newport, Tenn., Irene Purkey of Clarksville, Ga.; 18 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; sisters, Julia Law of Charlotte, NC and Betty Eggers of Maryville, Tenn. Funeral service will be at 7 p.m. Friday April 13, 2001 in the Trinity Chapel of Smith Mortuary with Rev. Carl White officiating. Family & friends will assemble at 11 a.m. Saturday April 14, 2001 at Grandview cemetery for the interment. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Grandview Baptist Church, 2208 Tuckaleechee Pike Maryville, Tenn. 37801 or Hillcrest Baptist Church, 3504 Laws Chapel Rd. Maryville, Tenn. 37803. Family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday April 13, 2001 Trinity Chapel Smith Mortuary Maryville, 983-1000.
McHAFFIE, NELLA GAULT - age 93, of Halls, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2001, at NHC Healthcare. A member of Sharon Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, R. L. McHaffie; daughter, Joan McHaffie Wright. Survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Faye and C. G. Davis of Knoxville, Gayle and Charles Fife of Palm Beach, Fla.; three grandchildren, Donna Davis, Denise Thompson and husband Rick of Knoxville, and Lee Wright and wife Alina of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; three great-grandchildren, Sabrina Thompson, and L. J. and Savannah Wright. Funeral service 3 p.m. Saturday, Mynatt's Chapel, Dr. James Robertson officiating. Interment
to follow at Sharon cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sharon Baptist Church Building Fund. The family will receive friends 1-3 p.m. Saturday at Mynatt's.
OLIVER, CHARLIE - 89 of Niota, Tenn. died Wednesday. Long time member of the Democratic Party, served as Chairman of the Party in McMinn County for many years, and active in the State and National Democrat Party. Member of Union-McMinn Baptist Church and former owner of Olivers Trading Post and Niota Skating Rink. Survived by wife of 61 years, Grace Matthews Oliver of Niota; 2 sisters, Clyo Irwin of Decatur and Bertha Womac of Athens. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home. Burial in Niota cemetery. Family will receive friends Friday from 6-8 p.m. in Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home in Athens, Tenn.
PAGE, JANET BALLINGER - age 86, died Wednesday, April 11, 2001, at Shannondale Health Care Center. She was born October 19, 1914, in Walnut, Kansas, and was a graduate of the College of Emporia. She married
John C. Page, Jr. on April 30, 1939, in Junction City, Kansas. Dr. and Mrs. Page served Second Presbyterian Church, where he was senior minister from 1962 through 1975. Prior to moving to Knoxville, they served churches in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Montana. She was a member of the Knoxville Athene Circle and P.E.O. She was preceded in death by her husband, and her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Robert J. Ballinger. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy P. Thomas and her husband, Tom Thomas, her son, Bob Page and his wife, Marnie and by grandchildren, Kimberly H. Coleman, Kathy H. Davis, Kristen L. Harlow, Allison E. Page, and Margaret H. Page, and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Monday, April 16, 2 p.m. at Second Presbyterian Church with Dr. Arnold Lovell and the Rev. Nancy Acree officiating. The family will receive friends at the church following the service. Memorials may be made to Second Presbyterian Church, 2829 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
PERRY, MRS. HELEN LILLIAN - of 2236 M.L. King Apt. 131, passed away April 11, 2001. FAmily will assemble at her home. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary.
RAMSEY, MILDRED M. ESLINGER - age 74 of Dandridge passed away suddenly Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center at Knoxville. Mr. Ramsey was a member of the Chestnut Grove United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sherry L. Ramsey (1958); and husband, Paul Ramsey (1982). Survivors: children, Paul and Anna Ramsey, Annis (Ramsey) and James Adams, Tommy and Joyce Ramsey, Vicky (Ramsey) and Wayne Ferguson, Jerry and Debbie Ramsey, Terry Ramsey & granddaughter, Julie, Kim Flynn, Stephanie Ramsey, Tesha (Ramsey) and David Clark; 17 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; sisters & brothers in law, Barbara (Eslinger) & James (Murell) Jarnigan, Wilma (Eslinger) & Jerry Jarnigan. Funeral services, Friday 8 p.m. at Chestnut Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. Bill Lichlyter officiating. Interment
graveside services, Saturday, 11 a.m. at Hills Union cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday 5-8 p.m. at the church prior to services and friends may call at the home of Annis Adams, 908 Forgety Rd., Jefferson City, Tenn. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Chestnut Grove UMC, 1086 E. Dumplin Valley Rd. Jefferson City, Tenn. 37760. Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home, Dandridge.
SCARBROUGH, MRS. JOSEPHINE HUCKABY - age 76 of Wartburg, died Wednesday afternoon, April 11, 2001 in the Lifecare Center of Morgan County. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edd and Margaret Huckaby; sisters, Gladys Human, Agnes Garrett, Arzella Hall and Willa "Bill" Griffith; brothers, Junior, Arnold and Senior Huckaby. She is survived by her husband, Alfred Scarbrough; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Saturday, April 14, 2001 from 6-8 Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will begin at 8 p.m. with Rev. Charles Webb officiating. Graveside services will be held on Sun. 2 p.m. in Petros cemetery.
SIMMONS, HATTIE JUANITA MADDOX - most beloved wife and mother, age 75, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, April 11, 2001, at Fort Sanders Parkwest Medical Center, ending her heroic battle with Multiple Myeloma. She was an active member of Second Baptist Church of Knoxville until her illness. She graduated from Claiborne County High School and attended the University of Tennessee. She had retired from a successful career as a professional nurse and many years of property rentals. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Margaret Cheatham Maddox; six sisters, Zellar Neely, Ruth Harmon, Dante Butler, Flora McBee, Ellen Wyatt, and Arene Wyatt; four brothers, Odie, Horace, Glen and Lawrence Maddox. She is survived by her devoted family, husband of 53 blessed years, C. L. Simmons, Sr. , and their two children, Dr. Carl Simmons, Jr. and wife Nancy of Knoxville, SuzAnne S. Deacon and husband John of Chattanooga; two grandchildren, Jonathan and Lee Ann Simmons; sisters, Ruby Hughes, Lorine Davis and Elsie Hodges; many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and a host of good friends. She will be so very missed. Her family and friends will be received at Stevens Mortuary from 6-9 p.m. Friday, April 13, 2001. The body will lie in state from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Sat., April 14, 2001, at Second Baptist Church, 2909 North Broadway, with the service to follow at 11 a.m. Sat. at Second Baptist Church with Dr. Carl Simmons, Dr. Ronnie Owens, and Rev. Robert Simmons officiating. Interment
will take place at Greenwood cemetery on Tazewell PK following prayers. Nephews will be pallbearers and honorary pallbearers. Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Ave. at Broadway.
SMITH, ALBERT W. "BUD" - age 81, of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2001, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Member of Broadway Baptist Church. A U. S. Army Veteran of World War II. Retired from C. M. McClung Co., with 28 years of service. Preceded in death by wife, Willie Mae Smith; sister, "Sug" Hall; brothers, James, Jerry and Earl Smith. Survivors: wife, Christine Smith; sons, Bill and Jerry Smith, and Ben Harkins; daughters, Sharon Scott, Gay Bradley, Evie Maynard, Robin Nichols, and Phyllis Slack; 20 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services 12:30 p.m. Fri., Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Rev. Dudley D. Cockrum officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Broadway Baptist Church, 815 Broadway NE, Knoxville, TN 37917. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
STANSELL, PAUL - age 38, of Knoxville died April 9, 2001 at home. He was a computer Tech at a Knoxville business and an Oak Ridge Co. He loved computers, history, the mountains and Cade's Cove. He was an avid animal lover. Survivors: wife, Phyllis Baldwin Stansell of Knoxville; mother, Monie Beal of Ala.; father. Tom Stansell of Birmingham, Ala.; sister, Shannon Stansell of Birmingham, Ala.; sons, Adam Stansell of Pell City, Ala., Jarrod Whaley of Chattanooga, Tenn.; daughter, Emily Whaley of Cleveland, Tenn.; grandparents, Mildred Beal of Blountsville, Ala.; and the late Marshall Beal; grandchildren, Aaliyah and Trey Hickey of Cleveland, Tenn. Flowers may be sent to 1716 S. Hills Dr. Knoxville 37920 or donations in his name may be sent to the Knox Co. Human Society. Arrangements by East Tenn. Mortuary Service.
SWEET, HAZEL R. (GRANNY) - age 82, of Corryton, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2001, at her home. A member of Clear Springs Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Otie V. Sweet, Sr. Survived by daughters, Ruby Cole and Roxie Cope; sons Otie Sweet, Jr. and Bobby Sweet, all of Corryton, and Truman Sweet of Halls; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Ortha McCoy, Mossie McCurry, Bonnie Keck, Sue Riley, Flossie Moyers, and Cora Hopson; brothers, Rev. George Sweet and Brownlow Sweet; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 2 p.m. Monday, Mynatt's Chapel, Rev. Sam Sweet and Rev. Albert Tipton officiating. Interment
to follow at Big Barren cemetery. Pallbearers: Eddie Stanford, Paul Stanford, Wade Jones, Tommy Jones, Ronnie Nelson, and Jackie Parker. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Sunday at Mynatt's.
THOMAS, E'MANUEL (MAN) HOWARD - of Knoxville, departed this life Tuesday, April 10, 2001, at UT Hospital. Preceded in death by grandfather, Charlie Thomas and son, Jaquise Darnell Howard. Survivors: mother, Cheryl Howard Thomas of Atlanta; father, Henry D. Thomas; grandparents, Mary and (Grandville) Jett, Emanuel and (Barbara) Howard, and Caldine Thomas; sisters, Tamela and (Leonard) Barber; brothers, Henry D. Thomas, Jr. of Atlanta; step sisters, Zoe & Skylar Moore and step brothers, Mark D. Thomas and Trevor Warren; niece, Narquil Barber, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends; mothers of children, Latasha Harper, Anika Hartsell and Kim Wallace. The family will assemble and receive friends at the home of Mary Jett, 3729 Catalpa Avenue, Saturday, April 14, 2 - 2:30 p.m. with funeral service to follow at 2:30 p.m., Rev. Dexter M. Jordan officiating. Interment
in Highland South (Holly Hills). Jarnigan & Son Mortuary, in charge.
THOMPSON, HAZEL PRIDE - age 95, of Alcoa died Thursday April 5 at Maryville Health Care Center. She was preceded in death by husband, Robert Lee Thompson; her parents, Bessie Howard Pride and James Edward Pride; daughters, Delia Faye Thompson and Judith Elizabeth Lytle. She is survived by her son, Col. Jack Thompson and daughter, Mrs. Bessie Skipper; eight grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; and eight great-great grandchildren. Also surviving are two devoted sons in law, Mr. Johnny Skipper and Mr. George Lytle and a devoted daughter in law, Mrs. Marilyn Thompson and many devoted cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Hazel was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church for 56 years. Funeral services will be held at St. John Missionary Baptist Church on Sat. April 14th at 2 p.m. with family receiving friends at 1:30 p.m. Elder Joe L. Colquitt officiating. Interment
to follow at the Craig Chapel cemetery in Greenback, Tenn. The family request that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to the American Kidney Fund, 7315 Wisconsin Av. Bethesda, Md. 20814.
