Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
TOPPINS, MILLARD F. - age 86 of Continuum Courtyards Knoxville, died Saturday June 2, 2001 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith, retired from Sandford & Day with over 50 years service. He was a former Golden Gloves boxer in his teens. Preceded in death in 1982 by wife, Ella Mae Harness; sister, Virgie Collier; brothers, Harold and Walter Toppins. Survivors; son and daughter in law, Douglas Wayne and Marilyn Lou (Sandy) Toppins; grandsons, Jonathan Michael (Jon) Toppins, and Jerry Wayne Toppins all of Corryton; brother, John Toppins, Knoxville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 2 p.m. Monday Rose Broadway Chapel with Rev. Alan Smith officiating. Interment
following in Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers: Wayne Toppins, Glen Taylor, David Toppins, David Pyle, Bud Huddleston. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Sunday Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
TUPPER, CHARLES EARNES (CHARLIE) - age 67, of 2112 Eastwood Ave., Kingsport, Tenn. went to be with the Lord, Friday June 1, 2001 after a period of declining health. Charlie was born in Clinton, Tenn. January 28, 1934 a son of the late Hugh and Emma Jackson Tupper, and preceded in death by his nephew, James Tupper. He was retired from Pet Dairy, a veteran serving with the United states Army, a graduate of Tennessee Wesleyan College in Athens, Tenn. and the East Tennessee State University, a member of the Appalachian Express Chorus and a member of the Mountain View United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Bright Tupper of the home; two sons and daughter in law, Bob Tupper and wife, Nikki and Todd Tupper all of Kingsport; two grandchildren, Josh Tupper and Christina Tupper both of Church Hill, Tenn. and two step grandchildren, Jessica and Katie Ann; one brother and sister in law, Thomas F. Tupper and wife, Lula of Clinton, Tenn. Calling hours will be 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the East lawn Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Monday at the Mountain View United Methodist Church with the Reverend Brian Taylor officiating. Music will be under the direction of the Mountain View United Methodist Church. Mr. Tupper will be taken to the church 1 hour before service. Burial will follow in the East Lawn Memorial Park in the Garden of Peace; pallbearers will be members of the Appalachian Express Chorus. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be given to the Mountain View United Methodist Choir, 4405 Orebank Road, Kingsport, Tenn. 37664. Email condolences to Elfuneralhome@Netzero.Net. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Tupper family.
TEAGUE, THEODORE (THAD) - age 95, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2001 at Ft. Sanders Hospital. Born June 5, 1905 in Greenville, SC. Preceded in death by mother & father, James and Lizzie Teague; 4 brothers and one sister; and son, Henry Teague. Survivors: devoted children, Ruth Teague Sharp & (Robert), Alma Teague Glaze, and Mary F. Dubose (John). Several grandchildren to include Joyce A. Underwood and several nieces and nephews. Devoted family friends, Mrs. Rusha Chapman, Lizzie Sauders and Charles Sharp, all of Knoxville. Special thanks to E. R. Dept. of Ft. Sanders & the 8th floor nurses & staff; Drs. James Harrison & FuSheen & Homecare nurse, Patricia Peek. Family will assemble at the home of Ruth Sharp, 4026 Henson Rd. Family will receive friends Sunday 3-3:30 p.m. at Jarnigan & Son Chapel with funeral to follow at 3:30. Rev. Michael S.E. Caldwell officiating, assisted by Pastor George W.C. Lyons and other ministers. Interment
New Gray cemetery. Jarnigan & Son Mortuary in charge.
WALKER, CYNTHIA "CINDY" - age 41, of Oakdale passed away June 1, 2001 at Methodist Medical Center. She was a member of Oakdale United Methodist Church. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Survivors: husband, Dana Walker of Oakdale, Tenn.; brothers, Stephen Stinson of Chicago, Joseph Stinson of LaFollette. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday at Oakdale United Methodist Church. Rev. Howard N. Hinds and Rev. Cynthia Thompson officiating. Interment
in Roane Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 3-6 p.m. Sunday at Kyker Funeral Home, Harriman. At the family's request, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or the Oakdale United Methodist Church.
WHITTAKER, CLAY CARDEN - age 74 of Halls passed away May 29, 2001 in a traffic fatality in Florida. Llifelong member of Christ United Methodist Church & lay leader, Sunday school teacher, & volunteer at St. Mary's Hospital & F.E.M.A. Retired electrical engineer with T.V.A. Preceded in death by wife, Margaret Johnson Whittaker. Survivors: son and daughter in law, Mark E. & Sharon Whittaker of Durham, NC; daughter, Lisa Ann Hoffman of Memphis; sister, Nettie Meredith and Grace Pass both of Va., Willie Pass of Ohio. Beloved father & devoted husband & faithful friend to all. Service 7:30 p.m. Sunday Christ United Methodist Church. Dr. Bruce Marston officiating. Family & friends will meet at Mynatt Funeral Home 9:30 a.m. Monday & proceed to Tennessee State Veterans cemetery for interment
at 10 a.m. Pallbearers: Charles Coomer, John McCloud, Gene Wyrick, Duane Burke, Clayton Sharp, Troy Watson. Family will receive friends 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sun. at the church. Arrangements by Mynatt's.
In Loving Memory of my Son CARL E. JONES who passed away 2 years ago today June 3, 1999 Time has passed so quickly since God called you home. But in my heart it's as tho it was only yesterday-I miss you so very much. Soon we will all be together again. Sadly missed, Mother, Alice I. Jones
In Loving Memory of WALTER DONALDSON who passed away June 1, 1999 When Tomorrow Starts Without Me When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see. If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me; I wish so much you wouldn't cry, the way you did today, while thinking of the many things, we didn't get to say. I know how much you love me. As much as I love you, and each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too; but when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand, that an angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand, and said my place was ready in heaven far above and that I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly love. Sadly missed by wife, Geraldine Donaldson & family.
In Loving Memory of LINDA D. FOSTER 1963 - 1991 Ten long years have passed, but the memories of you will always last. Your smiling face, your warm embrace. No one in the world could ever take your place. So as the years fly by, in my heart you'll never die. Thinking of you always, Ms. Shirley Foster
In Loving Memory of VIOLA MAE THURMER April 18, 1919 - June 3, 2000 June 3 of last year was the day God took you away from here. He left us here without a Mamaw to love. But he let us know that you are up above watching over us and raining down love. So as this day brings back bad memories of before, keep us in your safety until it's our time to knock on his door. Poem written by granddaughter, Angela D. Brown Missed very much by all family and friends
Betty Louise Simmons Terry of Knoxville died Tuesday in a traffic accident in Florida.
A retired secretary with the Knoxville and Knox County school systems, Mrs. Terry was a member of Fountain City United Methodist Church Christian Homebuilders Sunday school class and United Methodist Women.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman H. Terry.
She is survived by daughter and son-in-law Janice Marie and Steve Loyd of Dacula, Ga.; brothers George M. Simmons of Knoxville and Walter E. Simmons of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and sisters Elsie Price of Burnsville, N.C., and Georgia Baker and Jo Ann Wells, both of Knoxville.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Mynatt's Chapel, followed by a memorial service with Dr. Peyton L. Rowlett officiating.
Family and friends will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday for interment
at Greenwood cemetery.
(June 3, 2001)
BERNARD, HOLLIS VIRGIL - age 77 of Kingston, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2001 at his home. He was a well known real estate developer in the Roane County area and was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by his father and mother, Leonard and Myrtie Damron Bernard and a sister, Virginia Smith. Survived by his wife, Vivian Bernard of Kingston; daughters, Linda Hensley and son in law, Ted Hensley of Chuckey, Tenn., Shelia McCallum of West Palm Beach, Fla.; step son, Franklin Thomas Fox of Rockwood and brother, Wayne Bernard of Hilham; mother in law, Della Viar of Rockwood and four grandchildren, Eric Price of Knoxville, Rodney McCallum of West Palm Beach, Carrie Riley of Johnson City, Theo Hensley of Chuckey; step granddaughters, Kristie Branim and Meagan Fox of Port St. Lucie, Fla. Also survived by many friends in Roane County where he was known for his compassion for his fellow men and enjoyed helping others. He served in the United States Army in Japan at the end of World War II. He was a real estate broker and auctioneer for over 50 years in Tenn. and Ky. He began selling property with his father and brother, Leonard Bernard and Sons Real Estate in Harriman and Bernard Real Estate in Kingston. In most recent years he developed Allison Woods, Allison Cove and Lake Forest Subdivision in Roane County. Family will receive friends Thursday June 14, 2001 from 7-8 p.m. in the chapel of Brown Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday June 15, 2001 at Kingston Memorial Gardens in Kingston. Brown Funeral Home, Kingston is honored to serve the family of Hollis Bernard.
BOYD, ERNEST CARL - age 79, of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2001, at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, and a 32nd Degree Mason and Shriner. He also was a Veteran of World War II. He is preceded in death by wife, Cecellia Irene Boyd; parents, Alfred and Mae Boyd. He is survived by daughters, Yvonne Stoneberg and Yolanda Boyd; grandsons, Sr. Airmen Justin and wife Heather Stoneberg, and Jared Stoneberg; great-granddaughter, Kailei Stoneberg; brothers, Albert and Harvey Boyd; sisters, Ruth Smith and Elizabeth Beeler, and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be Thursday 11 a.m. at Highland Memorial cemetery. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home, 5815 Western Ave., 588-3868, in charge of arrangements.
BURWELL, GREGORY ALLEN - age 46, of Maryville, passed away Monday, June 11, 2001, at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Seal and Dexter Louise Burwell. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Angela Burwell of Rockford; brother, Dennis Burwell of Maryville. Mr. Burwell was cremated. Interment
will be in Cloyds Creek cemetery. Arrangements by Dotson Funeral Home, Maryville / Seymour, (984-5959)
CHAMBERS, STELLA CRISP - age 79, of Maryville, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2001, at Blount Memorial Hospital. Member of Mt. View Church of Christ (Christian). Preceded in death by parents, Jessie and Jane Crisp; son, Douglas Chambers; sisters, Lena Swaney and Ruth Chambers, and brothers, Lee, Fred and Leonard Crisp. Survivors: husband, Roy R. Chambers; sons and daughters-in-law, Dwight and Cathy Chambers of Stockbridge, Georgia, and Drew and Marcia Chambers of Maryville; daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and Jim Head of Maryville, and Janie and Steve Hargis of Friendsville; grandchildren, Renee Clark, Jamie Chambers, Josh Chambers, John Chambers, Todd Chambers, Tim Chambers, Matt Chambers, Sandy Roberson, Amy Hill, Wendi Hargis, and Will Hargis; great-grandchildren, Destiny Clark and Lauren Hill; sisters, Vola Ludwick and Candis Smith, both of Maryville, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 8 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2001, at Miller Funeral Home Magnolia Chapel, Rev. Terry Wells officiating. Family and friends will meet at 1 p.m. Friday at Sherwood Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel for the entombment service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, 1900 Richmond Road, Lexington, KY 40502. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville
CRAWFORD, JULIA E. - age 91, of Knoxville, went to sleep in the arms of Jesus 4:20 a.m. Wednesday June 13, 2001 at Lake City Health Care in Lake City, Tenn. She was a member of Ball Road Baptist Church and retired from Palm Beach Co. Preceded in death by parents, Rufus and Tennie Pickell; husband, Lester Roy Crawford; sisters, Vida Purkey, Fanny Hawkins, Gladys Crawford, Ida Fine Lawless and Freddie Crawford. Survivors: sons and daughters in law, Edgar and Sarah Crawford of Mesa, Ariz., Arville J. and Kathleen Crawford of Powell; daughter and son in law, Shirley Deloris and Hubert Nelson of Columbus, Ohio; 9 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and friends. Special thanks to the management staff of Lake City Health Care who cared for our mother the past 7 years. Service 8 p.m. Friday Mynatt's Chapel, Rev. A.J. Crawford and Rev. Dewey Cooper officiating. Family and friends will meet 11 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn cemetery in Loudon County for interment
service. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at Mynatt's.
FALIN, STELLA MAE - age 89 of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday June 11, 2001. Member of Westside Baptist Church, Ladies Auxiliary, Southern Railroad #439. Preceded in death by husband, J.H Falin; parents, Luther & Florence Turner Grahl; brother, William Grahl; sister, Edna Fancher. Survivors: 2 nephews. Family & friends will meet 2 p.m. Friday at Union cemetery in Newport for graveside service. Rev. Howard Hurst officiating. Mynatt's in charge.
