Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
SMITH, ELIZABETH "BETTY" - age 90, of Knoxville, died Monday, June 25, 2001, at the home of her sister. Member of Fountain City Christian Church. Preceded in death by husband, Jesse "Buster" Smith; parents, Sam and Maude Dalton. Survivors: son, David F. Smith; sisters, Frances Hall, Margaret Clark and Lucile Allen, and brother, Samuel Edward Dalton, all of Knoxville. Family and friends will meet at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday at Lynnhurst cemetery for a 2 p.m. graveside service and interment, Rev. Paul Trumpore officiating. Arrangements by Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Ave. at Broadway.
SOWARD, JAMES B. (JIM) - age 77 of Lenoir City, passed away Monday morning, June 25, 2001 at the Parkwest Hospital. He was a member of Lenoir City Church of Christ. A retired engineer for Y-12 in Oak Ridge. Jim was a veteran of WWII serving in the Navy. Preceded in death by mother, Ruby Soward Fine. Survived by wife of 58 ½ years, Mary Fine Soward; daughter, Emily Soward Brookshire and husband, Jackie of Lenoir City; son, Dan Soward of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Nancy Johnson of Lenoir City, Eddie Browder of Lenoir City, Jennifer Alexander of Knoxville, Shane Soward and Josh Soward both of Rossville, Ga.; 5 great grandchildren, Bret Browder, Blaize Browder and Noelle Johnson all of Lenoir City, Austin Soward and Ethan Soward of Rosseville, Ga.; aunt, Nelle McDaniel of Lenoir City; several cousins; brother in law, Bob Fine and wife, Betty of Rockwood. The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday at Click Funeral Home. Family and friends will proceed from the funeral home to Lake View cemetery for graveside services at 11 a.m. with Brother Albert Griffin and Brother Kent Bailey officiating. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the Soward family.
TALLENT, LORETTA FAYE - age 31, of 679 Little Notchey Creek Road, Madisonville, passed away 9 a.m. Sunday, June 24, 2001, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She attended Sweetwater Church of God of Prophecy. Survivors: husband, Jeff Tallent; mother, Brenda Kay Baker of Madisonville; father, Rickey Shephard of Tellico Plains; grandmother, Iva Lee Mason of Vonore; sisters, Lisa Hicks, Jeanie Russell and Charlotte Pressley; brother, Willis Winkler, Jr., all of Madisonville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Rev. Bill Yates officiating. Interment
in Madisonville Church of God of Prophecy cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville.
WEAR, NANCY KATHLEEN TYLER - age 72, of Tellico Plains, passed away 2:55 a.m. Monday, June 25, 2001, at U. T. Hospital. She was a member of Poplar Bluff Baptist Church and Tellico Plains O.E.S. #324. Daughter of the late Walter Kash and Rinda Jane Tyler. Preceded in death by son, James Michael Wear and brother, Troy Tyler. Survivors: loving daughter, Elizabeth Jane Wear of Knoxville; sisters and brother-in-law, Pauline and Charles Caughron of Tellico Plains, and Mary Farmer of Knoxville; brother, Goodloe M. Tyler; sister-in-law, Veta Tyler, both of Madisonville; several devoted nieces and nephews that she dearly loved as her own children. Many other family members and friends she had in her lifetime. Funeral service 8 p.m. Tuesday, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Rev. Beecher Miller and Rev. Johnny Stewart officiating. Interment
2 p.m. Wednesday, Piney Grove cemetery, Ronnie Wells officiating. Memorials may be made to Piney Grove cemetery Fund. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Tellico Plains.
ARMSTRONG, OLIVE VANCE - age 89, of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday morning, June 26, 2001, at Holston Health Care. Member of Eastminister Presbyterian Church. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 a.m. Friday, June 29, 2001, at Asbury cemetery for an 11 a.m. interment
service, Rev. Dr. Richard Hawks officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Eastminister Presbyterian Church, 4904 Asheville Hwy., Knoxville, TN 37914, Knox Area Rescue Ministries, 511 N. Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917, or the Knoxville Volunteer Rescue Squad, 512 N. Chilhowee Dr., Knoxville, TN 37914, to the attention of Kathy Minor. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
BERRY, EDITH EURA McCOLLISTER - age 83, of Knoxville, died 7 a.m. Thursday, June 28, 2001, at St. Mary's Hospice. Member of New Hope Baptist Church and attended Paradise Missionary Baptist Church. Former employee of Holston Knitting Mills. Former co-owner and founder of Big Orange Cab Co. She lived with her son, Hubert and his wife Bonnie Berry for 14 years. Preceded in death by husband, Lester L. Berry; grandson, Richard Berry. Survivors: daughters and sons-in-law, June and Bob Key and Geraldine and Rev. Bud Berry, both of Knoxville; daughter, Helen Goodwin of Chicago, Ill.; son and daughter-in-law, Rev. Hubert and Bonnie Berry of Knoxville, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Irene Orrick; daughter-in-law, Nellie Cox, both of Knoxville, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 8 p.m. Friday at Stevens Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Howard Hurst and Rev. Gary Neeley officiating. Family and friends will meet 10:45 a.m. Saturday at Milan Baptist Church cemetery for an 11 a.m. graveside service and interment. Pallbearers: Ron Berry, Ronald Berry, Lester Berry, Chip Key, Mike Cox, and Danny Thompson. Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Hospice, 7447 Andersonville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37938. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Ave. at Broadway.
BRIDGES, BOB R. - 72, of Halls, died 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2001, at the family home. Member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Retired from Sherwin Williams Paint Co. after 32 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Edgar & Virginia Onks Bridges; sister, Mildred Goins Coleman, & brother, Wayne Bridges. Survivors: wife, Faye Cardwell Bridges; daughters, Kathy Yates, Amy Bridges Webb and husband Doyle; son, Philip Bridges & wife Bonnie; grandchildren, Jack Blackburn III, Jeffrey Yates, Melissa Yates Roach, Lindsay & Stephanie Bridges, Cameron & Alex Webb; great-grandchildren, Hannah & Joshua Yates & Noah Roach; sister, Eloise Bridges Patterson. Funeral service 2 p.m. Friday, Beaver Dam Baptist Church, Dr. Charles Earl officiating. Interment
to follow in Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers: Paul Parnell, Roy Dukes, Jeff Yates, Jack Blackburn III, Dustin Roach, Jim Hubbs. Honorary pallbearers: Bill George, Roy Seymour, Ralph Monroe, Roger Stout & members of Paul Parnell's Sunday School Class. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, 6906 Kingston Pike, Suite 201, Knoxville, TN 37919, or National Downs Syndrome Society, 666 Broadway, New York, New York 10012. Family will receive friends Friday 12 Noon- 2 p.m. at Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Ave. at Broadway.
BROWN, JOHNNY - of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2001. Funeral Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary.
BURCHELL, IVA L. - age 92 of Powell, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2001. Graveside services will be 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2001, in Lynnhurst cemetery. Arrangements by Mynatt's.
CARMON, MRS. THELMA L. - age 91, of New Tazewell, Tenn., was born November 27, 1909, and went to be with her Savior, Tuesday, June 26, 2001. She professed faith in Christ at an early age and joined Mayes Chapel United Methodist Church, where she remained a faithful life long member. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cyruss Lee and Mary Elizabeth (Lynch) Large; loving husband of 62 years, John Carmon; sons, Kemp, Byrl (J.B.), and twins, William and Willard Carmon; daughter, Mary Lou Carmon; brothers, Costal Large and Robert Rowland; sisters, Lois Rowland, Gladys Large, Atlee Ford, and Martha Neely. She is survived by her daughter, Lois E. (Carmon) Keck of New Tazewell, Tenn.; grandsons, Robert and wife Linda Keck of New Tazewell, Tenn., and Lawrence E. Keck of New Tazewell, Tenn.; great-granddaughter, Chelsea Faith Keck of New Tazewell, Tenn.; brother, Vandell Large of Tazewell, Tenn.; sisters, Zula Mae Jarvis of Powell, Tenn., Fay Ruth Best of Clarksville, Tenn., Mildred and husband Bill Finger of Maryville, Tenn., Eunice Derreberry of New Tazewell, Tenn., Elnora and husband Ken Cheatham of New Tazewell, Tenn., and Elizabeth and husband Tip Eldridge of Tazewell, Tenn.; two special nephews, Reggie and H. C. Large of Tazewell, Tenn., and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. Friday, June 29, 2001, and from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2001, at the Claiborne Funeral Home with Funeral Services to follow at 6 p.m. in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Reggie Large and Rev. Scott Ketron officiating. Graveside Services 11 a.m. Sunday, July 1, 2001, at the Moody cemetery in Tazewell. Active pallbearers: Robert Keck, Fond Ford, Dwayne Fisher, Joe Large, David Large, Michael Cheatham, and Ronald Brooks. Honorary Pallbearers: H. C. Large, Tip Eldridge, David Fultz, Herbert Ford, Lawrence Duncan, Gillis Day, Gene Moyers, and Steve Derreberry. Claiborne Funeral Home, in charge of arrangements.
CHESNEY, MR. RALPH G. - age 90, of Luttrell, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 27, 2001, at his home. A member of the Jehovah's Witness. Preceded in death by parents, Carr and Rettie Chesney; brothers, Darrell, Rowe and Charlie Chesney. He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Trula Chesney; sister, Marie Wallace of Jefferson City, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 8 p.m. Friday in Ailor's Chapel. Interment
will be 11 a.m. Saturday morning, June 30, in Wallace Kitts cemetery in Luttrell, Brother Don Croft will officiate. Pallbearers: Norman Gore, Conley Tharp, Russell Engle, Bill Cole, Dennis Gore, and Doyle Satterfield. Honorary pallbearers: Larry Waters, Bill Henry and Wayne Bateman. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at Ailor Mortuary, Maynardville. www.mcbeeweb.com/ailormortuary
DAVIS, MS. RUTH KISER - age 75, of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2001, at St. Mary's Residential Hospice. Ms. Davis was a long time resident of the Knoxville area. She was a member of Oasis Institute and New Hopewell Baptist Church, as well as an active member of the Seniors for Creative Learning and the National Organization for Women. After raising her five daughters, she was employed for many years by the Knox County School System, and as a LPN at Baptist Hospital. Ms. Davis was preceded in death by her parents, Taze and Nannie Kiser; husband, Ray Davis; daughter, Elizabeth Davis; granddaughter, Ruth Ellen Kiser; brothers, John, Cecil, Bishop, Kern, and Jennings Kiser; sister, Mary Nell Kiser. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law and children, Kathy and Taise Kiser, James and Liz, all of Virginia; daughter, Barbara Allyn Kiser of Clinton; daughter and son-in-law and children, Ruth and Stuart Metzger, Shari and Heather, all of Maryland; daughter, Sharon Davis of Knoxville; affectionately adopted daughter, Sue MacDougall of Clinton; son-in-law and child, Gary Johnson and Matt of North Carolina; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Carlos Carter of Dayton, and many nieces and nephews and countless friends. The family will receive friends Friday, June 29, 2001, from 7-9 p.m., and Stephen Anthony will conduct Funeral Service on Saturday, June 30, 2001, at 11 a.m. at the Highland South Chapel. Interment
will follow the service in New Hopewell Baptist Church cemetery in Seymour. Memorial contributions may be made in Ms. Davis memory to Oasis Institute, 4928 Homberg Dr., Suite A4, Knoxville, TN 37919. Arrangements by Highland South Funeral Home, 9010 East Simpson Rd., Knoxville, TN 37920, 573-7300.
DUFFIELD, KEVIN HAROLD - passed away on June 26, 2001, at the Southern Region Hospital in Riverdale, Georgia. Born October 12, 1951, in Johnson City, Tennessee, attended public schools in Johnson City and Knoxville, Tennessee, was a graduate of Austin East High School and the University of Tennessee (1974). He was self-employed. He received the Lord at an early age and renewed his faith by joining the Greater Mount Carmel A.M.E. Church in Doraville, Georgia, and was a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. He was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 26, 2001. Preceded in death by his twin brother, Kenneth Duffield. Survived by a loving mother, Margaret Houston; sister, Elaine (Clinton) Boyd; nephew, Kenneth Cardell Duffield, and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Saturday, June 30, 2001, from 11:30-12 Noon with memorial service to follow at Jarnigan and Son Mortuary Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Beck Cultural Exchange Center, Inc., 1927 Dandridge Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915-1997, 865 524-8461. Jarnigan & Son Mortuary, in charge.
FLETCHER, KATHI JILL - age 46, of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2001, at UConn Health Center. A 1971 graduate of Karns High School. She held a Masters degree from U. T., and was a teacher in the Knox County School System. Preceded in death by mother, Wilsie Hale Fletcher, and brother, Skip Fletcher. She was a loving mother, daughter, grandmother, and friend, who will be missed dearly by all who knew her. Survived by father, Kermit Fletcher, Sr.; daughter and son-in-law, Jill Riley and husband Mohammad Alfalah, and daughters, Nancy Riley and Haley Emitt; sons, Dustin Riley and Andrew Fletcher; granddaughters, Skyelen Riley and Lakelen Alfalah, all of Knoxville. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, June 30, Lynnhurst Greenwood Chapel. A private graveside for the family members will follow in Lynnhurst cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 29, at Norwood Elementary School. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Susan G. Komen Foundation at www.komen.org or 1-800-I'M-AWARE. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr.
GODDARD, FRED H. - age 63, of White, Ga., passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2001, at Emory Cartersville Medical Center. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, July 1, 2001, at 2 p.m., New Salem Church, Tipton Station Road, South Knox County, Knoxville. He was born in South Knox County, Knoxville, on March 4, 1938, the son of Mary Lee Leonard Goddard and the late Gilbert (Gib) R. Goddard. He was retired from General Motors after 22 years of service. Survived by his wife, Brenda Goddard of White, Ga.; two daughters, Kim Byrd of Cartersville, Ga., Tonja Magrum of Euharlee, Ga.; three step sons, Tony, Michael and Richy Scoggins; one step daughter, Jackie Scoggins; sisters, Julia Gibson, Gracie Bruner, Hazel Smith, Gladys Johnson; brothers, Herman, G. R., Rusty, Sanford Goddard, all of Knoxville; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Burial services were held in Cartersville, Ga., June 22, 2001, at the First Baptist Church in Cartersville by the Rev. Mack Evans.
HANEY, CARL EDWARD - age 79, of 1359 Rocky Springs Road, Madisonville, passed away 11 a.m. Thursday, June 28, 2001, at Sweetwater Hospital. Veteran of World War II, serving in the U. S. Army. Member of Tellico Plains American Legion Post #240. Son of the late Amos and Augusta Haney. Survivors: sister, Brenda Barnes of Knoxville; brother, Larry Haney of Kodak, and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by wife, Ruby Emmitt Haney; sisters, Juanita Hooper, Mary Belle Haney, Crystal Haney; brothers, Carl Ray Haney and J. B. Haney. Funeral service 8 p.m. Friday, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Rev. Tim Watson officiating. Interment
11 a.m. Saturday, Druid Hill cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville.
HINES, MARY ELLEN - of Lenoir City, passed away Thursday morning, June 28, 2001, at the Baptist Health Care Center. Mrs. Hines was born November 2, 1922, in Lenoir City, and was a devoted, lifetime member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She was Valedictorian of the 1940 Class of Lenoir City High School, attended Berea College, and in 1942 began a 44 year career with TVA, during the final construction phase of Fort Loudon Dam. She cherished her TVA friends and after retirement maintained close ties with many of them. She was proud to be a Lenoir City resident all her life. She was an avid bridge player belonging to many clubs over the years; a member of the Thursday Sewing Club , and the Tuesday Club. The hardships of Depression and War helped to make her like many of this generation, an eternal optimist. This helped sustain her during a long fight with cancer, but it was the love she shared with family, the church, friends, club members, and neighbors that helped her the most. The family is deeply grateful for the support and care given her by so many people for so long. Mrs. Hines is preceded in death by her husband, Earl Harrison Hines; parents, Fred Martin Wilkerson and Anna Mae Fisher Wilkerson; brother and sister-in-law, Martin Fisher Wilkerson and Nelle Taylor Wilkerson; brother, Charles Frederick Wilkerson; sister, Emily Wilkerson Caldwell; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Fred Jones Smith and Kathleen Hines Smith. She is survived by her sons, James Harrison Hines and Walter Parker Hines, both of Lenoir City; son-in-law and daughter, James Edward Chellew and Kathleen Hines Chellew of St. Louis, Mo.; son-in-law and daughter, Victor John Przysiezny and Cynthia Ellen Hines of Chicago, Ill.; grandchildren, Elizabeth Kathleen Chellew, Amanda Ellen Chellew, Benjamin Parker Chellew of St. Louis, and Emily Diane Hines of Chicago; brother and sister-in-law, James Allen Wilkerson and Ann Boyer Wilkerson of Rock Hill, S.C., and first cousin, Betty Kate Wilkerson McCown of Lenoir City, and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Hawkins Chapel. The body will lie in state from 1-2 p.m. Sunday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. with Rev. Michael Gregory officiating. Burial will be in the Lake View cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers, Jim Campbell, Lloyd Quillen, Richard Hawk, David Read, Wayne Blankenship, Joe Spence, Bobby Hicks, Jimmy Herron, and Harry Goodwin. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers, James Price, Charles Eblen, Mose Waller, Stan Johnson, Bill Bayne, Tom Tuck, Tom Keener, Larry Kinkaid, A. J. Bussell, George Preston, Alan Reed and B. F. White. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, P. O. Box 606, Lenoir City, TN 37771. Hawkins Chapel, 102 B Street, Lenoir City, is serving the Hines Family.
