Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
HONEYCUTT, W.E. (WILLIE) - age 81, of Ridgewood, Tennessee, departed this life at 10:25 a.m. on Wednesday, June 27, 2001 at the home of his daughter, Brenda Moore, in Maryville, Tennessee. Willie was an active member and Deacon of Lake View Baptist Church. He was a Veteran of World War II, having served in The Pacific Theater of Operations. He also served in The Civilian Conservation Core and had served as President of the PTA at Ridgewood Elementary School. He was retired from Union Carbide of Oak Ridge. Willie was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Preceded in death by his wife, Castene Byrd Honeycutt; daughter, Louise Russell and parents, Leonard and Arbana Bauswell Honeycutt. He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Ramsey Leonard (R.L.) Honeycutt and wife, Beth, of Columbus, Mississippi, Curtis Honeycutt and wife, Carolyn, of Stansbury Park, Utah and Jim Honeycutt and Wife, Dixie, of Knoxville; daughters and sons-in-law, Juanita Deaver and husband, Steve, of Waynesville, NC, Phyllis Simpson and husband, Butch, of Knoxville, Brenda Moore and husband, Tom, of Maryville and Yvonne Smith and husband, Tom, of Oak Ridge; 12 grandchildren, Pam Wallace, Robert Wallace, Sherry Washington, Tim Hutson and Brian Hutson, all of Clinton, Travis and Brad Honeycutt of Jacksboro, Kim Slater of Maryville, Angela Janke of Canton, GA, Will Honeycutt and Jim Honeycutt of Lynchburg, VA and Cassandra Honeycutt of Washington, D.C.; 5 great-grandchildren, Shawntina and Alex Washington, Ariana Wallace and Zachary Hutson, all of Clinton, and Heather Honeycutt of Lynchburg, VA; one sister, whom he loved dearly, Dora Allred of Ypsilanti, Michigan and special best friend, Evon Crabtree of Caryville, TN; one niece, Carolyn Cheek of North Carolina and one nephew, Clifford Allred of Ypsilanti, Michigan and many friends too numerous to mention. Funeral services will be 8:00 p.m. Friday, June 29, 2001 in the chapel of Martin-Wilson Funeral Home in LaFollette, TN with Rev. Asbury Byrd and Rev. Roger Stanley officiating. The family will receive friends Friday from 6-8 p.m. before services. Interment
will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 30, 2001 in Oak Grove cemetery with Full Military Honors performed by The Campbell County Honor Guard. Martin-Wilson Funeral Home, LaFollette, in charge of arrangements.
JONES, HETTIE JO "MOMMA JO" - age 51, of Knoxville, passed away early Wednesday, June 27, 2001. Survivors: husband, Dee Jones; daughters, Sherry Beeler and Missie Price; grandchildren, Robert and Matthew Beeler and Zoe Price; brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Faye Miller; nephews, Johnny and David Miller; cousins, Mike and Diane Franklin, Gayle McCarter, and many other cousins and friends. Family and friends will meet 2 p.m. Saturday at Lynnhurst cemetery for graveside service and interment, Rev. James Branum officiating. God Bless You Momma Jo. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at Mynatt's.
KEATON, MARY LOUISE (THOMAS) - age 89, of Fountain City, passed away Wednesday evening, June 27, 2001, at Hillcrest North Healthcare. She was the widow of Lieut. Clyde H. Keaton, Tenn. Highway Patrol Ret. A member of Fountain City United Methodist Church, Fontanalis, and the Retired Teachers Assoc. Graduate of Maryville College and taught for 40 years, teaching in McCreary Co., Ky., Knox County, and Knoxville City Schools before retirement. Survived by daughter, Mariel Clark of Miami, Fla.; son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Shirley Keaton of Corryton; granddaughters, Robin Fox of Miami, Fla., Michelle Leach of Corryton, Angie Buchanan of Seymour; grandsons, Brian Keaton of Corryton, Brad Keaton of Knoxville; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Ruth O'Bryan of St. George, Utah, Francis Dobbs of Franklin, Ky.; brother, Dr. Frank C. Thomas of Summerset, Ky., and several nieces and nephews. Friends will meet at 10:45 a.m. Saturday at Greenwood cemetery for graveside services at 11 a.m., Rev. Jeff Leach and Mr. John Needy officiating. Pallbearers will be the grandsons and grandsons-in-law. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Friday at Gentry-Griffey Chapel.
KESTERSON, DAVID W. - age 84, of Powell, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2001, at Shannondale Nursing Home. Member of Glenwood Baptist Church and retired from Southern Railway. He was also a member of Masonic Lodge, and Scottish Rite. Veteran of World War II. Preceded in death by wife, Willie Thornton Whittle Kesterson and son, Charles Leroy Kesterson. Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Peggy Kesterson; grandchildren, David Aaron, Rebecca Leigh, and Brooke Lynn Kesterson; brothers, Dr. John E. Kesterson and wife Inell, Rev. Jeff Kesterson and wife Marilyn; nieces, Mrs. Martha Coussement, Mrs. Lynn Townes, Mrs. Karen Milani, and Mrs. Kim Trone; nephews, Jack and Ginn Gaston, Eddie and Laura Gaston, and very special friend, Mrs. H. T. McClain. Graveside service 10 a.m. Saturday, Greenwood cemetery with Dr. Albert E. Pierson officiating. The family will receive friends 7-8:30 p.m. Friday at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr.
KITTRELL, MR. CHARLES M. - of Oakdale, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2001, at his home. He was an active member of the Piney Baptist Church and had served as a deacon for 7 years. He served on the Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity for Morgan and Scott Counties, and was a member of the Gideon Foundation. He was a Veteran of World War II and was widely known and appreciated for his civic and community service. He was preceded in death by his son, Larry Martin Kittrell; parents, Fred and Halcie Kittrell, and brother, Louis Kittrell. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marjorie; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Karen Kittrell of Oakdale; daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Michael Ogilvie of Sarasota, Florida; three grandsons, Chris and wife Tami of Knoxville, Jason and wife Robin of Oakdale, and Josh, of Oakdale; four great-grandchildren, Hannah, Sydney, Madeline and Darren; two brothers, Merle Kittrell of Dallas, Texas, and Maurice Kittrell of Kingston, and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Friday, June 29, 2001, from 6-8 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services will begin at 8 p.m. with Rev. Bill Young and Bro. David Acres officiating. Graveside services will be held in Piney cemetery on Saturday 11 a.m. with Full Military Honors. The family requests, memorials be made to one of the following organizations: Gideon Bible Foundation, Piney Church Building Fund, Habitat for Humanity, or Hospice of Cumberland County.
LAUGHERTY, CHUCKEY LEE - age 44, of Kingsport, originally of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2001, at Holston Valley Hospital. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Laugherty; son, Kevin Laugherty, and brother, Rex Laugherty. Survivors include his mother, Mary Laugherty; two grandchildren, Seiver Laugherty and Sierra Laugherty; sister, Shelia Weaver and husband Carl; brothers, Ray Laugherty, Randy Laugherty and wife Kim, and Charlie Laugherty and wife Donna, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 29, 2001, at 8 p.m. at McCarty Mortuary, Rev. Ron Laferty's officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, June 30, at 11 a.m. at Asbury cemetery. McCarty Mortuary, 4004 Holston Drive, Knoxville, in charge of arrangements.
LEWIS, RAYMOND - of Knoxville, departed this life Wednesday, June 27, 2001. Funeral Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary.
LUMPKIN, HELEN - age 88, A Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 26, 2001, at her home. She was a member of Bearden Gospel Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Fletcher Lumpkin, Sr.; grandson, Pete Johnson; twin great-granddaughters, Myranda and Matala Branum. Survivors: sons, Luther Tipton and wife Edna, Ira F. Lumpkin, Jr. and wife Pat; daughters, Margaret Lumpkin Branum and husband, Pastor James Branum, Jewel Lumpkin Johnson, Jean Lumpkin Kelty and husband Bob, and Lillie Branum; one brother, Charles, all of Knoxville; 21 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great grandchildren. Special caregivers, daughter, Jean Kelty; granddaughter, Kelly Lewis, and U. T. Hospice Nurse, Carolyn Wear. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary Pallbearers will be granddaughters. Pastor James Branum and Rev. Fred Miller officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Bearden Gospel Baptist Church with funeral services at 8 p.m. The family will meet Saturday at 11 a.m. at Highland cemetery, Sutherland Ave. for the Entombment. Mynatt's, in charge.
McGHEE, MINISTER CHARLES HENRY - of Knoxville, Tenn., departed this life on Monday, June 25, 2001, at Hillcrest South Nursing Home. Served faithfully at Faith Temple Church of God in Christ. Preceded in death by mother and father, Robert N. and Nannie McGhee; sisters, Della McGhee, Lucille Davis, Sallie Lattimore, Ella B. McGhee, Thelma McGhee, Kate Henderson, and Ruby Jackson. Survivors: wife, Tequincy McGhee; daughter, Faith Miracle Joy McGhee; stepchildren, Sylvester (Marilyn) Washington of Chattanooga, Tenn., Pamela (Russell) Covington, Angela Washington of Chattanooga, Tenn., Brenda Washington, Eric (Yolanda) Washington, Derrick (Phylicia), and Timothy (Quanna) Washington; brothers, Rev. Robert (Betty) McGhee, Jr. of Maryville, Tenn., John (Daisy) McGhee of Alcoa, Tenn., and a host of sisters and brothers-in-law; grandchildren, nieces nephews, and other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends Saturday, June 30, 2001, 1-2 p.m. at First Church of God in Christ with funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. Interment
Monday, July 2, 2001, 2 p.m. at Tennessee State Veterans cemetery. Jarnigan & Son Mortuary, in charge of arrangements.
MILLER, CLARISSA M. - age 92, of Lake City, Tenn., passed away Thursday, June 28, 2001, at the Methodist Medical Center. She was born May 20, 1909, in Anderson Co., Tenn. Clarissa was a member of the Main Street Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence (Bubb) Miller; daughters, Wanda Miller and parents, Gilbert (Gib) and Cordelia Foust Martin; brother, Paul Eulas Martin; sisters, Lelia Stephens and Mary Graham; half brothers, Tom Martin and Claude Martin; half sisters, Novella Duncan and Anna Ruth Martin, and daughter-in-law, Dee Miller. Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Charles (Stumpy) Foust of Lake City; daughters, Dorothy Chester of Carlsbad, New Mexico, and Juanita Adamson of Lake City; son, Ken Miller of Lake Station, Ind.; 15 grandchildren, Pat Osteen, Linda Dyer, Chuck Foust, Connie Smith, Kathy Waldrop, Dennis Chester, Curtis Chester, Gil Miller, Dan Miller, Kendee Rebeck, Wanda Sirmans, Tom Adamson, Laura Haggerty, Alan Adamson, and Dale Adamson; 33 great-grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2001, at the Main Street Baptist Church. Funeral service will be 8 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2001, at the Main Street Baptist Church with Rev. Wayne Phillips officiating. Interment
11 a.m. Monday, July 2, 2001, at the Ridge Lawn cemetery in Gary, Ind. Cox-Martin Funeral Home, in charge of arrangements.
MILLER, MRS. LEILA LEACH - age 86, of 310 Paty Place, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday evening, June 27, 2001, in the Johnson City Medical Center, following a brief illness. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Bishop Kenneth Carder of Jackson, Mississippi; two granddaughters, Mrs. John (Sheri) Hood of Knoxville, and Mrs. Kyle (Sandra) Nash of Columbia, South Carolina, and three great-granddaughters. The funeral service for Mrs. Leila Leach Miller will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in the First United Methodist Church of Elizabethton with Bishop Kenneth Carder and Rev. Buford W. Hankins officiating. Interment
will follow in Monte Vista Burial Park. The family will receive friends in the parlor of the church from 12:3- p.m. Saturday until the service hour. The family requests, those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers, may make donations to the First United Methodist Church of Elizabethton, Elm & E. Streets. Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, Elizabethton, is in charge of arrangements. 423 542-2232.
NEIKIRK, MRS. HALVA CLOAR - age 93, of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2001, at Shannondale Retirement Home. Member of Colonial Heights United Methodist Church. Retired teacher with City of Knoxville School System having taught at Galbraith Elementary. Graduate of the University of Tennessee, and attended the University of Kentucky and Murray State University. Member of National Retired Teachers Association. Preceded in death by husband, William Price Neikirk. Survivors: friends, Ralph and Kathryn Hodges. Graveside service 11 a.m. Saturday, Woodlawn cemetery. Friends may call at their convenience Friday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.
POWELL, MARGARET ELIZABETH HAILEY - age 84, of Powell, passed away at 9:38 a.m. on Thursday, June 28, 2001, at St. Mary's Hospice. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Powell. She was a former church secretary of First Baptist Church of Powell and Inskip Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Horace A. Powell. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Linda P. and Farron R. Bolton of Knoxville; son and daughter-in-law, Charles H. and Ramona C. Powell of Powell; grandchildren, Bryan D. McKaig, Nicholas E. Powell, and Natalie E. Powell; sisters-in-law, Mary Hailey of Salem, Va., and Mary Hailey of Knoxville. Family and friends will meet at 1:45 p.m. Sunday at Woodhaven Memorial cemetery for a 2 p.m. graveside service and interment. Pallbearers: Farron Bolton, Nick Powell, Bryan McKaig, Ronald Evans, Michael Hailey and Chuck Powell. Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Hospice, 7447 Andersonville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37838, or to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 7706 Ewing Road, Powell, TN 37849. The family will receive friends Saturday 4-7 p.m. at Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Ave. at Broadway.
PUCKETT, JOHN T. - age 79, of Oneida, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2001, at the Fort Sanders Parkwest Hospital in Knoxville. Born in Scott County, Tennessee, September 25, 1921, he was the son of the late Warren and Victoria Smith Puckett. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Oneida, where he was baptized by his youngest brother, Rev. Dale Smith. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II, and was a member of the V.F.W. Post #5669 of Oneida, and a volunteer for the Retired Railroad Museum in Oneida. John was the oldest son growing up during the depression and joined the 3 C's in 1938, where he worked as a blacksmith during development of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. From 1942 until 1945, he served his country with pride in the 1st Army, (Big Red One) Landing of Normandy's Omaha Beach, and was promoted to 3rd level staff Sergeant. In 1986, he retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad where he was a member of the National Aerospace and Machinist Union. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law, Fred and Dorothy Ellis. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jean Ellis Puckett; one son, Monty Puckett and wife Heather of Bristol, Virginia; one daughter, Judy Puckett Brown and husband Dennis of Knoxville; one granddaughter, Andrea Foster and husband Jim of Nashville; one great-granddaughter, Jaden Alexa Foster; one brother, Rev. Dale Smith and wife Flonnie of Oneida, and two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Kidd of Wartburg and Mrs. Helen Bradley and husband Junior of Oneida. He also leaves nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted Monday, June 25, at 8 p.m. in the chapel of Jones & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Dale Smith and Rev. Philip Kazee officiating. Music was provided by Allen Matthews and Gina Phillips. Graveside services were conducted Tuesday, June 26, at 11 a.m. at Hazel Valley cemetery with full military honors conducted by the American Legion Post #136 of Oneida. Serving as pallbearers were: Kevin Bowland, Dwayne Smith, Curtis Thompson, Raymond Thompson, Jim Foster, and John David Bradley. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers were: Harold Thompson, Junior Keeton, Tom Gentry, Glen Storey, Hestle Burress, Charles Burton, Freddie Phillips, Tim Jeffers, and Vester Blevins. Jones & Son Funeral Home, Oneida.
RAINS, MRS. NERVA - age 88, a 61 year resident of Morgan County, passed away suddenly Wednesday, June 27, 2001. She was born near Popular Creek, Kentucky, the daughter of Nancy Ann and Jarvis Carpenter of Silar, Kentucky, and came to Morgan County as a young wife in 1933. She was the wife of the late Lee Rains, a coal miner and the mother of Lawrence Rains, also deceased. She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening. She is survived by son, Kenneth R. Rains of Wartburg; daughters, Phyllis Rains Akin of Chattanooga, and Patsy Rains Ferrell of Cookeville. The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon, June 30, 2001, from 12 Noon - 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Schubert Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. with her grandson, Bro. Kenny Rains officiating. Interment
will be in Roane Memorial Gardens.
RHYNE, CHARLSIE - age 87, of Karns, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2001. Charlsie was retired from Allied Chemical. Survivors: husband of 44 years, Charlie Rhyne; sons, Charles Shelton and wife Faye, Richard Shelton; daughters and sons-in-law, Sally and Fred Edsell, Grace and Ray Carter, Rosemary Fowler, Susie and Condon Wright, all of Knoxville, Pauline and Charles Brown of Houston, Texas; 22 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 6-7:45 p.m. Friday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with Rev. Ross Williford and Mr. John Kelly officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Saturday at Lynnhurst cemetery for graveside services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriners Childrens Hospital. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike, is serving the Rhyne family.
