Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
SHIRLEY, GRACE LAMBERT - age 90, of Knoxville, widow of Victor H. Shirley, passed away Wednesday morning, June 20, 2001, at Shannondale Health Care Center. She was born on June 7, 1911, in Maryville, Tenn. Also preceded in death by parents, John and Cornelia Belle Tallent Lambert; eight brothers and four sisters, and a grandson. Survived by daughter, Cornelia Shirley Norman of Knoxville; sons, William Blake Shirley of Murfreesboro, Richard Hale Shirley of Knoxville, and Norman Lee Shirley of Arrington, Tenn.; 11 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren, and brother, Ray Lambert of Atlanta, Ga. She was a member of Washington Pike United Methodist Church and Bonnie Kate Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Family and friends will meet Saturday at Grandview cemetery, Maryville, for a 1 p.m. graveside service with Dr. Ralph V. Norman officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, East Tennessee Region, 4708 Papermill Dr., Knoxville, TN 37909. The family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. Friday, June 22, 2001, at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
SNYDER, NANCY ANN BREWER - age 90, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, June 18, 2001, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, after a brief illness. She had been active in the East Knoxville Community and attended Fifth Avenue Baptist Church. After moving to Knoxville from Middlesboro, Ky., in 1957, she worked as a medical secretary at the Acuff Clinic, as an accountant for Clark & Jones Music Store, for Welcome Wagon, and the A. C. Nielsen Co. She was a longtime Linden Avenue resident and had recently lived in Cumberland Estates. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Madison Brewer and Sudie Broughton Brewer; husband, Benjamin Clark Snyder and brother, Reid Brewer. Survivors include son, William Benjamin Snyder of Knoxville; brother, William Emmitt Brewer of Knoxville; sisters, Dora Carnes of Dewitt, Ky., and Orlena Bingham of Wauseon, Ohio; granddaughters, Leshia Ann Klein of Lilburn, Ga., and Lyndel Elizabeth Bennett of Dallas, Ga.; great-grandchildren, Dustin, Devin, Dylan, and Lyndsey, and several nieces. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel, with interment
following at Greenwood cemetery. The Revs. W. B. Bingham of Binghamtown Baptist Church in Middlesboro, Ky., and Jeff Lane of Cumberland Baptist Church in Knoxville will officiate. Pallbearers are Buddy Brewer, Chris Brewer, Bill Brewer, Philip Carnes, Kim Bingham, Brent Bingham, Curt Bingham, and Todd Bingham. Gifts may be made to Dewitt Baptist Church, P. O. Box 19, Dewitt, KY. 40930.
THOMAS, CATHY ANN CANNON - age 50, of Seymour, Tenn., died Tuesday, June 19, 2001, after a courageous battle with cancer. Member of Meridian Baptist Church. She was a 1969 graduate of Bristol, Tenn. High School and a 1973 graduate of East Tennessee Baptist Hospital School of Nursing. She had worked in various places in the hospital for 28 years, and was House Supervisor prior to her medical retirement in July of 2000. Over the years, she has won several awards: Employee of the Month, Several Magic Moments, Envision, and most recently The Prism Award. She helped advertise for the hospital that she lovingly called "The Big B." She always had a smile, hug, and candy in her pocket or comforting words for patients, families, and staff. One of her things was to wear "Dorothy's Red Shoes". This was one way that she witnessed to others in their time of need of her walk in Christ. She is survived by her parents, Charles and Marie Cannon; sister, Joan Hartley; two nephews, Eric Hartley and wife Jennifer and Chris Hartley, all of Bristol, Tenn., and special friend, Mike Suttles of Sevierville, Tenn., and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and special friends. She leaves three beloved pets, Rosemary, Socks, and Smudge. The family will receive friends Thursday 6-8 p.m. at Meridian Baptist Church, 6513 Chapman Hwy., Knoxville. Funeral service Thursday, 8 p.m., Meridian Baptist Church with Rev. Dana Fachman officiating. Interment
Friday, 11 a.m., Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Abingdon, Va., with Rev. Steve Playl officiating. Memorials may be made to Baptist Hospice, c/o Dr. James Worden, 137 Blount Ave., Knoxville, TN 37920, or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.
VANBEBBER, MRS. JOYCE - age 59, of Maynardville, born January 11, 1942, passed away 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2001, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Pitman Creek Baptist Church, Somerset, Ky. Preceded in death by parents, Grover and Bertha Miller. Survivors: husband, Lee Roy Vanbebber of Maynardville; son and daughter-in-law, David and Dorene Evins; son, Chris Evins; daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Jeff Burnett, and Karen and Billy Bailey, all of Maynardville; 10 grandchildren. Funeral services 8 p.m. Thursday, Cooke Mortuary Chapel, Rev. Tim Muncey officiating with music by the Hodge Family and Regina Brock. Interment
11 a.m. Friday, Halls Memory Gardens, Knoxville. Pallbearers: Pete Dax, John Hale, Gary Nicely, Michael Harris, Larry Hatmaker, and Ken Venable. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Cooke Mortuary, Maynardville.
WINGARD, LEONA HATMAKER COLLETTE - age 91, of St. Petersburg, Fla., formerly of Campbell Co. and Knoxville, passed away Monday, June 18, 2001, in St. Petersburg. Preceded in death by parents, Levi and Sarah Day Hatmaker; brother, Henry Hatmaker and sisters, Elsie McCulley, Nellie Hatmaker and Minnie Takacs. Survivors: brother, Hoover Hatmaker of LaFollette; two nieces, Mary E. Wilson of Knoxville, and Vanita Hachu of Sewaren, N.J.; two nephews, Jerry McCulley of LaFollette and John Takacs of Sewaren, N.J.; five great nephews and four great nieces. At her request the body was cremated and no service will be held. Notice by Cross Funeral Home, LaFollette.
In Memory of My Husband HORACE (BUD) HENDERSON on our 27th Anniversary A million times I've missed you A million times I've cried. If love alone would have saved you You never would have died. Love, Ginny .
el9p In Loving Memory of JOANN DONALDSON TINSLEY June 2, 1997 BERNICE HOLLAND DONALDSON June 21, 1997 Their memory is as dear today as in the hour they passed away. The Donaldson Family
BELL, WOODROW W., SR. - age 83, of Maryville, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2001, at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of New Providence Masonic Lodge #128, and a member of the Shriners, where he drove a miniature truck in their activities. He as an avid fisherman and loved the outdoors and will be fondly remembered for his love of life, laughter, music, his enjoyment of family, RVing, and woodworking. He was co-owner of Reagan and Trotter and 3B General Contractors. Preceded in death by first wife, Maggie Mae Bell; daughter-in-law, Janie Bell, and son-in-law, Bill Caldwell. Survivors include wife, Sylvia Shields Bell; daughter, Betty Jo Caldwell of Friendsville; son and daughter-in-law, Woodrow Jr. and Sandra Bell of Friendsville; grandchildren, Teri C. Stewart, Kristi and Pete Williams, Trent and Loxy Bell, Amy and Brian Buchanan, Jared Reagan and Serena Reagan; great-grandchildren, Aaron Stewart, Sara Jane and Maggie Mae Bell, Kirbi Jane Buchanan, Jordan Williams, and Kaleb Russell; brother and sister-in-law, Albert and Cleo Bell of Martinsville, W. Va.; sister, June Green of Bethesda, Md. Masonic and Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2001, in the Trinity Chapel of Smith Mortuary. Family and friends will assemble 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2001, at Grandview cemetery for the interment. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2001, at Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 865 983-1000.
BOLES, TROY - age 77, of Knoxville, passed away Friday June 15, 2001. Member of Fort Hill Baptist Church. Retired from Levi Strauss Company after 37 years of service. He was a baseball umpire for 26 years for Knoxville City Leagues. Preceded in death by parents, Milford and Sally Boles; brother, Walter Boles; sister, Evelyn Boles. Survived by wife of 52 years, Ruby Boles; daughters, Alice Faye Kilborne and Bobbie Ray; son, Larry Ray Boles; 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; brothers, Edgar, Ora Lee, and William Kyle Boles; sisters, Elsie Whitson, Bonita Hensley, Emma Lee Boles, Monna Boles; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service Monday 2:30 p.m. at Fort Hill Baptist Church, Rev. Duncan Carver officiating. Interment
will follow at Woodlawn cemetery. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.
BOZEMAN, VIRGINIA BRUCE - born November 2, 1923 in Lansing, Mich., died June 16, 2001 in Memphis, Tenn. Mrs. Bozeman was a graduate of Michigan State University. She was the widow of Dr. Samuel R. Bozeman. Her survivors include her brother in law & sister in law, C. Howard & Barbara Bozeman of Knoxville; nephews, Barry R. Bozeman of California, Dr. Charles H. (Linda) Bozeman of Sevierville, David B. (Gena) Bozeman of Fairfield Glade, Tenn. Samuel R. (Dr. Megan Murray) Bozeman of Cambridge, Mass.; grandnephews & nieces, Leslie, Sarah, Chad, Allison, & Bryan Bozeman, Bronwyn, and Caleb Murray-Bozeman; very special friends, Ted & Kay Cook of Memphis. There will be a private graveside service in Knoxville with Rev. Dave Ward officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a favorite charity. Friends may call at their convenience at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
BURNETTE, THEODORE (TED) - age 72, of Karns, passed away Sunday June 17, 2001 at home. He was preceded in death by parents, Fred and Oral Burnette and daughter, Mollie Lisa Russell. Survivors: wife, Melba Bowling Burnette; sons, Theodore Jeff Burnette, Robert Alan Burnette, and David Lee Burnette; daughter, Jo Anna Jackson all of Knoxville; grandchildren, J.J. Russell, Jeremy Russell, and Julie Russell of Dixon, Mo., Robert Joseph Burnette of Louisville, Ky., Robert Alan Burnette, jr., Leigh Ann Burnette, Bill Jackson and Lindsey Jackson all of Knoxville; 3 great grandchildren. Service 8 p.m. Monday Mynatt's Chapel, Rev. Bobby Wilson officiating. Family and friends will meet at Greenwood cemetery 12:45 p.m. Tuesday for interment
at 1 p.m. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Monday at Mynatt's.
BURNS, MRS. BERTHA LATHAM - formerly of Knoxville, passed away in Tampa, Fla. Funeral services held in Fla. Thursday. Akins Funeral Home 402 N. 28th Street Tampa, Fla. 33610 in charge. Notice by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary.
CALHOUN, BENJAMIN (BEN) L. - age 83 of Knoxville, died 10:38 a.m. Friday, June 15, 2001 at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith. Member of Master of Royal Secret Lodge #414 in Rockdale, Texas. He was a 32nd Degree Mason. Survivors: daughters, Susan Chilson, Barbara Jo Kaylor and Marilyn Robinson; son, Kevin Calhoun all of Fla.; eleven grandchildren; sisters, Bonnye Cate Gorman of Knoxville, Charlotte Witt of Benton, Tenn., Nancy Byrum and Betty Jo Byrum; brother, Dick Calhoun all of Madisonville, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews. Graveside service at Tennessee Veterans cemetery at 12 noon Tuesday, June 19, 2001. Rev. Arnold Lovell officiating. Full military honors will be conducted by East Tennessee Honor Guard. Family will receive friends 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday June 19, 2001 at Stevens Mortuary Oglewood Ave. at Broadway.
DAVIS, HELEN M. - age 82, went to her eternal home Sunday, June 17, 2001, at U. T. Hospital. Mrs. Davis was a lifelong resident of the Knoxville area, and a member of New Fellowship Baptist Church. She was a devoted Christian and a loving mother. Mrs. Davis is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Horton T. Davis; brother, Ervin Crace; sister, Josephine Delinger; granddaughter, Allison Rebekah Davis, and son-in-law, Denver Stair. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Charles C. and Janice Davis and children, Michael and Mitchell; son and daughter-in-law, Harold L. and Susan Davis; son and daughter-in-law, Larry P. and Ginger Davis and child, Preston, all of Knoxville; son and daughter-in-law, John D. and Linda Davis and children Darrell, Carrie, and Misty of Marietta, Ga.; daughter, Donna Holden and child, Rob; daughter, Janet Stair and children, Sonia Birchfield and Bryan Overton, all of Knoxville; nine great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; brother Jim Crace of Hurricane, Va.; sisters, Pauline Keelin and Barbara Crace, both of Cattlesburg, Ky. Memorials may be made in Mrs. Davis memory to the Kidney Foundation of East Tennessee, 4450 Walker Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37917. The family will receive friends Tuesday, June 19, 2001, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, June 20, 2001, at 11 a.m. in the Highland South Chapel with the Rev. Wayne Lay officiating. Interment
will be in the Highland South Mausoleum. Highland South Funeral Home, has arrangements, 573-7300.
CARTER, PENNY MONROE - born September 25, 1951. passed away at age 49 June 15, 2001 in the company of her husband, Billy and members of her large family of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Goldie & Rowland Monroe. A memorial gathering at the home is planned June 30th 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice that serves homeless people or animals.
DALTON, MYRTLE F. - age 78 of Sevierville, died Sunday June 17, 2001 at the University of Tenn. Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Dalton, Sr.; mother, Pearlie Branam; father, Alvin Branam; brother, Wayne Branam. Survivors: Ronald Dalton & wife, Janette, Larry Dalton & wife, Patsy; daughters, Janice Lyle & husband, Ted, Penny Johnson; step children, Claude Dalton, Jr., Ruth Agee; grandchildren, Cortney Johnson & wife, Sara, Marsey Garner, Brad Dalton; great grandchildren, Hannah and Teyler; sisters, Edith Gregg, Nell Kirby. Funeral service 7 p.m. Monday in the West Chapel of Atchely Funeral Home with Rev. Kim McCroskey and Rev. Todd Houston officiating. Family and friends will meet 10 a.m. Tuesday in Sims Chapel cemetery for the interment. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Monday at Atchley Funeral Home in Sevierville.
FISHBACK, MRS KATIE - of Knoxville passed away June 17, 2001 at Ft. Sanders Hospice. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary.
JOHNSON, VIVIAN - 76, of Hillsboro, Ohio, formerly of Knoxville, daughter of the late, James and Verna Turner Goodin, beloved wife of the late Tom Dalton and Ken Johnson, loving mother of the late Dorothy Mitchell and Thomas Dalton; dear grandmother of Jim (Janice) Lane, Denise (John) Painter, Kim (Darrin) Gilmore, T. J. (Angie) Dalton and R. C. Dalton and five great-grandchildren. Sister of the late Johnna B. Foust, Nancy Turbyville, James, Vic, and Paul Goodin. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until the service time at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Turner & Son Funeral Home, 602 N. High St., Hillsboro, Ohio 45133
LAWRENCE, THEODORE DOUGLAS (TED) - age 60, of 303 Pumpkin Hollow Road, Madisonville, passed away Friday, June 15, 2001. Was in the Special Forces in the US Army serving in the Vietnam War. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, Past Master of Vonore Lodge, Past Grand Tall Cedar, member of Dormer Society, Tenn. Lodge of Research, Memphis Lodge, Triangle Lodge, York Rite Mason, Knight Mason, Past Worthy Patron Madisonville OES, #426 Criptic Masons and Tellico Lodge #80. Survivors: wife, Wilma Lawrence; son & daughter in law, Kevin Patrick & Sara Lawrence; grandchildren, Katheryn, Abbigail & George Lawrence, all of Linden, Tenn.; sister, Gennie Snow; niece, Amanda Snow both of Knoxville. Masonic services 3:15 p.m. Monday, Biereley-Hale Chapel by Vonore Masonic Lodge #658 with graveside service to follow at Big Toqua cemetery with military honors provided by VFW Post #5156. Family will receive friends 2-3:15 p.m. Monday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville.
LOGAN, ERNESTINE - formerly of Knoxville, passed away in Bronxs, New York; sister of Mrs. Christine Meritt and L.C. Logan. Funeral service to be held in New York. Notice by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary.
LONG, NAOMI - age 86 of West Knoxville, died Sunday June 17, 2001. She was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church. She is survived by son and daughter in law, Lawrence and Marlene Long of Knoxville; daughter and son in law, Myra and Mick Fancher of Farragut; brothers and sisters in law, J.E. and Mae Pershing of Maryville, William and Alice Pershing of Knoxville; sister and brother in law, Lydia and James Brady of Knoxville; grandchildren, Barry and Ellen Long, Janice and Eric Hullemeyer, Darrin and Stephanie Wilcox, Rob Long, Beau Fancher and Brittany Fancher; great grandchildren, Christine, August and Josef Hullemeyer, Joshua and Ashley Wilcox, Erin Long; special caregiver, Ruth Carter. The family will receive friends from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
