Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
LUTTRELL, MASTER SERGEANT JOHNNIE F., JR. - age 37, of Alamogordo, New Mexico, formerly of Strawberry Plains, Tenn., passed away suddenly July 3, 2001. At the time of his death, Sergeant Luttrell was serving as a Production Superintendent for the 49th Maintenance Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Sergeant Luttrell had been active duty with the USAF for nineteen years. He was preceded in death by younger brother, Terry Wayne. Survived by wife, Senior Master Sergeant Angela Schmidt and son, Brandon Luttrell of Alamogordo, New Mexico; parents, Franklin and Evelyn Luttrell of Strawberry Plains; sisters and brothers in law, Barbara and Paul Maples, Carolyn and Hugh Pruitt of Strawberry Plains; nephew, Scott Maples; nieces, Kelly (Pruitt) Williams and Megan Pruitt. Several aunts, and uncles and grandmother, Donna Luttrell. Special friends, Doug Moore and Sam Witt. Many other friends and relatives. Funeral service 8 p.m. Sunday Fielden Chapel with Rev. Dennis Maxey officiating. Interment
11 a.m. Monday Eastview Memorial Garden with military honors by the Robins Air Force Base Honor Guard. the family will receive friends Sunday 6-8 p.m. at Fielden Funeral Home New Market.
MARKLI, FRANK A., III - passed peacefully away from this world on Monday evening, July 2, 2001, at Park West Hospital in Knoxville, in the presence of his son, Robert. It is sad to contemplate how many within the last decade of the noted and venerable gentlemen of what has come to be called "The Greatest Generation" are no longer with us as landmarks of that exceptional century. Born on May 13, 1912, at Annapolis, Maryland, home of the Naval Academy, he dreamed of a life at sea. After receiving his degree in engineering, he applied for a commission as an officer in the Navy, but was denied for health reasons. An energetic and ingenious young man growing up during the Great Depression, he never lacked employment. With the outbreak of World War II, he sought to apply his considerable talents in the service of his country. He personally worked on every single one of a 1000 warplane order for the French Air Force at the Glen L. Martin Aircraft Co. in Baltimore, Maryland. Soon his abilities brought him to the attention of the Whitman, Recquardt and Smith Engineering Firm, where he served on the Redstone Arsenal and Huntsville Ordinance plant projects in Alabama. Upon their completion, he was recruited to the top secret Manhattan Project in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, where he was soon accredited full Scientist status and before long gained access to all the separate facilities so that he was among only a handfull who realized the mission of the program. After the war, he was presented a medal for "The Battle of Oak Ridge" by President Truman. A quiet and unassuming man, like so many of his generation, he lived very simply and became a monment of the American virtues of thrift, temperance, industry, independence, self-sufficiency, decorum and honesty. He worked full-time at his profession until his retirement at age 82. He took nothing from anyone, and yet kindly and sympathetic, he could never refuse another's plea for help. He provided a home and support for his own parents in their old age, as well as his only sister in her times of need. He never burdened any of his family in any way, and many there are of his family and in this community who owe a debt of gratitude to him. A member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church of Oak Ridge, he professed the Christian faith and espoused its virtues. He believed in prayer. He was a lifelong member of the I.E.E.E. He loved his country and the freedom it guarantees and showed that love by always casting an informed ballot and supporting a wide spectrum of conservative, patriotic, charitable and Christian causes. He is survived by his three sons: Frank A. Markli IV of Wichita Falls, Texas, Robert N. (Bob) Markli of Farragut, Tenn., and John C. Markli of Carrizozo, N.M.; four grandchildren, Shelby, Caitlin, Robert II, and Ginger; a niece, Patricia Cannon, and two great nieces, Corinne and Ashley Cannon of Long Beach, N.Y. Family and friends will gather at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 7, at Oak Ridge Memorial Park for graveside services with Bishop Lynn Whipple officiating. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike, is serving the Markli family.
MAXIAN, SARAH G. "JENNY" - age 59 of Knoxville, formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio, left to be with her Savior on Thursday, July 5, 2001, at St. Mary's Hospital. Jenny was a member of the Gospel Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Maxian; parents, Madge and Roberson Johnson; brothers, Gerald and Richard Johnson; sister, Lyda. Survivors include: daughter and son in law, Donna and Curt Cornwell of Knoxville; son, Terry Joe Moore of Knoxville; grandchildren, Jessica and Thomas Kincer, Paris and Drew Cornwell all of Knoxville; sisters, Barbara Deskins of Maryville, Mary Lee of Greenback, Glenda Garrett of Lenoir city; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends from 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home and then proceed to Salem Baptist Church cemetery in Greenback for a 3 p.m. graveside service with Rev. Terry Gaylor officiating. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville in charge.
McMAHAN, ZACHARIAH - age 13, died at home Thursday afternoon, July 5, 2001. He was a member of Loving Faith Fellowship Church in Church Hill. He was an upcoming High School Freshman, a drummer for Volunteer High School Jazz Band and Surgoinsville Middle School Band. He also ran track and played football for Surgoinsville Middle School. He was a member of Surgoinsville Middle School Chess and Science Club. He also loved playing his guitar and being outdoors. He is survived by his mother and step father, Glenna McMahan-Tilson and Earl E. Tilson, Jr. of Rogersville; father and step mother, Robb McMahan and Amy Chandler of Knoxville; one brother, Shane McMahan of the home; maternal grandparents, Jean Crumley of Surgoinsville and Robert Crumley of Bean Station; paternal grandparents, Robert and Jean McMahan of Morristown; one great grandmother, Flora B. Crumley of Rogersville; aunts and uncles, Ronnie and Debbie Lawson of Rogersville, Bob and Leslie Crumley of Rogersville, Larry and Donna Wolfe of Mohawk, Teresa Holt of Rogersville, Eddie McMahan of Morristown, Johnny and Teresa Estep of Alpha; and countless cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held 8 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2001 at Colboch-Price Chapel with Rev. Jerry Webb and Rev. Paul Bauchman officiating. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday July 8, 2001 at Hawkins County Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday July 7, 2001 at Colboch-Price Funeral Home in Rogersville, Tenn.
MILFORD, ROBERT PAUL (BOB), SR. - age 82, of Knoxville, formerly of Oak Ridge, passed away Tuesday morning, July 3, 2001, at Brakebill Nursing Home. Bob was born near Atlantic, Iowa in 1918, and received his B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from Iowa State University in 1939. He was subsequently employed by the U. S. Engineer Department, the Maytag Co. and E. I. Dupont. Bob entered the U. S. Army in 1944, and was stationed at Oak Ridge, as a member of the Special Engineer Detachment Corps of Engineers. Upon his discharge in 1946, he joined ORNL, where he retired in 1981. Bob was a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, the American Chemical Society, the American Society for Metals, and the Knoxville Men's Garden Club. He was an active member of Bearden United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the church choir, a lay leader and a volunteer in the FISH program. He was one of the organizers of Troop 52 Boy Scouts of America at West Hills School and served as an Asst. Scoutmaster. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Louise Duthie Milford; daughter, Joanne S. Milford; parents, Paul K. Milford and Sarah W. Milford; brother, Donald E. Milford. Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Robert P. Milford, Jr. and Sarah Ginsburg Milford of Knoxville; daughters and son-in-law, Marilyn Milford Cooley and Dr. Norvin R. Cooley of Oregon City, Oregon, Dianne E. Milford of Lauderhill, Florida; grandchildren, Andy Milford, Rachel Milford and Melissa Cooley; brother, Kenneth L. Milford of Council Bluffs, Iowa. Memorial service 2 p.m. Sunday, July 15, 2001, at the Bearden United Methodist Church with Dr. James S. Pollock officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Interment
will be in the Tennessee State Veterans cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bearden United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 11065, Knoxville, TN 37939-1065, and specify that the memorial gift is in memory of Bob Milford. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike, is serving the Milford family.
MONDAY, GEORGIA LOVE - age 87, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2001, at the Colonial Hills Nursing Center. Her loving kindness and free-hearted nature will be missed by all who knew her. She was of the Baptist faith and now resides in her Heavenly place. She leaves family and many loving friends to cherish her memory. Son and daughter in law, Ted and Mary Newman; sisters, Flora Berrier and Ida Thomas. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family takes this opportunity to give special thanks to the nurses and staff of Colonial Hills Nursing Center for the professional and tender care of our loved one. Friendships and the special residents will never be forgotten. The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 7, from 5-7 p.m. at Berry Funeral Home on Chapman Hwy. The funeral will follow with Rev. Eddie Kitts presiding. Burial will be on Sunday at 2 p.m. at Woodlawn cemetery. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, www.berryfuneralhome.
MYERS, CLARA TIPTON - age 80 of Maryville, died at 8:50 a.m. Friday, July 6, 2001 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Piney Level Baptist Church. Preceded in death by infant daughter, Doris Gail Myers; husband, Elmer T. Myers; parents, Mike H. & Mary Brown Tipton; brother in law, Luther Boling; sister in law, Elfreda Perkins Tipton. Survivors include, brothers, Hugh H. Tipton of Walland, Mike H. and Thelma Foxx Tipton of Maryville, Bruce and Sue Tipton of Jacksonville, Fla.; sister, Grace Boling of Maryville; sisters and brothers in law, Eunice and W.T. Reed, Gladys and Cliff Reed all of Maryville; special aunts, Mrs. Angeline Roberts of Maryville, Mrs. Charlotte Riddle of Reserve, NM; uncles, Jesse Brown, Jr. of Maryville, Howard Brown of Ala.; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews; a host of cousins, relatives, friends. Funeral service will be at 8 p.m. Sunday July 8, 2001, Trinity Chapel of Smith Mortuary with Rev. George Macht officiating. Interment
will be at 10 a.m. Monday July 9, 2001 at Piney Level Baptist Church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Piney Level Baptist Church cemetery Fund. Friends may call at the home at 3364 Pineview Dr. Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday July 8, 2001 Trinity Chapel, Smith Mortuary Maryville, 983-1000.
SEARS, JULIA ELIZABETH - age 80 of Knoxville, passed away Friday July 6, 2001 at Park West Hospital. Member of Norwood Baptist Church. Retired from University of Tennessee, where she was supervisor of Housekeeping. Preceded in death by husband, Albert Cecil Sears; and special pet, Pepper. Survivors include: daughter and son in law, Virginia and Bill Lynn; three grandchildren, Vicky Byers, Rick Lynn & wife, Laura, and Jody Lynn; six great grandchildren; sister, Doris Hensley; brothers, Johnny & Travis Wooten; and several nieces an nephews. Funeral service 8 p.m. Sunday Lynnhurst Greenwood Chapel with Rev. Don Acton officiating. Interment
10 a.m. Monday Lynnhurst cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Sunday prior to the service at Lynnhurst Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home 2300 W. Adair Dr.
STROTHER, OBIE D. - age 82 of Knoxville, passed away July 5, 2001 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Army veteran of WWII. Preceded in death by parents, Oscar & Ellie Strother & brother, Perry Strother. Survived by wife, Bobbie Jones Strother; daughters & son in law, Kay & Charles Sanavitis and Angela Strother; grandchildren, Bobbi Harvey, Lori Jordan, and Michael Sanavitis; great grandchildren, Kara & Kaleigh Jordan; brother, Oscar Strother; sisters, Elizabeth Watson and Vera Godsey; several nieces & nephews. The family will receive friends 11-12 Saturday at Weaver's Chapel with the service to follow at 12 noon. Family and friends will meet at Union Baptist Church cemetery in Wartburg for burial at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home, 5815 Western Ave.
TAYLOR, PAUL EUGENE - 53, of Knoxville, passed away Friday July 6, 2001 at Park West Hospital. He was employed by the US Postal Service and a US Air Force veteran. Preceded in death by father, Paul A. Taylor. Survived by sons, Jason Taylor of Chicago and Nathan Taylor of the US Navy; mother, Virginia Taylor of New Market; sister, Mary Jane Owen of Morristown; brothers, William S. Taylor of Knoxville and Jeffery Taylor of New Market; 2 nephews. Funeral service 8 p.m. Saturday Fielden Chapel with Rev. Billy Curl officiating. Interment
2 p.m. Sunday at Mill Springs cemetery with military honors by the East Tenn. Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends Saturday 6-8 p.m. prior to the funeral service at Fielden Funeral Home, New Market.
THARP, MR. FRED E. "RED EYE" - age 72, of Luttrell, born April 6, 1929, passed away Friday July 6, 2001 at St. Mary's Medical Center after a brief illness. Member of New Friendship Baptist Church. Retired from KUB. Preceded in death by parents, Charles V. and Rettie (Hickle) Tharp and many loving friends. He is survived by wife of 48 years, Lena Mae Lody Tharp; sons and daughters in law, Denny and Marty, Conley "Abe", Randy and Polly, Fred Allen and Betty, Charlie and Doris, all of Luttrell; grandchildren, Dever, Rachell, Corey, Matthew, and Tyler Tharp; step grandchildren, Shawn Walton, Sandy Lineham, Derrick Beeler, Tommy and George White, all of Luttrell; sisters and brothers in law, Thelma and Newell Bailey, Zelma and James Parker, all of Corryton, Nellie Corum of Halls; special mother in law, Trula Lody of Maynardville; uncle, Rev. Verlin Hickle; along with a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon at New Friendship Baptist Church, with Rev. Joe McCoy and Rev. Gary Tolliver officiating. Music by New Friendship Singers, Debbie Campbell and others. Interment
immediately following service in Baker's cemetery. Pallbearers: Denny Tharp, Charlie Tharp, Greg Corum, Jack Hickle, Steve Tharp, David Atkins, Jeff Atkins, Jack Wyrick, Jeff Chesney, J.D. Chesney, Coy Groves, And Tim Atkins. Honorary pallbearers: John Hickle, Joe Hickle, J.B. Beeler, Leslie Corum, Jerry Tharp, KUB Retirees, and all who knew and loved him. The family will receive friends 6-9 p.m. Saturday at Ailor Mortuary, Maynardville.
THARPE, LeROY - of Knoxville, died July 4, 2001 at UT Knoxville. Preceded in death by mother, Ina Tharpe; father, Ed Tharpe; sister, Jo Nicely of Maynardville. Survivors: son and daughter in law, Billy and Karen Tharpe; daughter and son in law, Carolyn and Phillip Hayes; daughter and son in law, Norma and Harold Woods; brother, Troy Tharpe; all of Maynardville; sisters, Jean Dow of Knoxville, Opal Graves of Halls, Goldie Bailey of Maynardville; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Arrangements by East Tennessee Mortuary Service.
WEATHERLY, MRS. DOROTHY ANN "DOTTIE" EDGE - age 58 of Harriman, formerly of Albany, Ga., died Friday morning July 6, 2001 at the home of her mother. She was a devoted wife and mother. She was a charter member of Faith Primitive Baptist Church in Harriman, Tenn. She was preceded in death by her father, Mr. James L. Edge, formerly of Albany, Ga. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Harold Allen Weatherly; two sons, Mr. Richard Keith Weatherly and Mr. Ernest Allen Weatherly; one daughter, Ms. Elaine Weatherly; one daughter in law, Mrs. Heather Weatherly; her mother, Mrs. Nettie Pearl Hall Edge; and four grandchildren, Christine Diane, Elizabeth Anne, Savannah Lynne and Anthony Allen Weatherly all of Harriman. The family will receive friends Saturday evening July 7, 2001 from 6-9 p.m. at Davis Funeral Home, Harriman. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon in the chapel of Davis Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Brown and Bro. Vic Davis officiating. Interment
will follow in Popular Springs cemetery in Kingston. Davis Funeral Home, Harriman, in charge.
WEAVER, MR. MARTY RAY - age 34 of Brewer Hollow Road, Sharps Chapel, born Mary 27, 1967 went to be with the Lord Friday, July 6, 2001. Preceded in death by father, Upel (Littlen) Weaver; brother, Ronnie Weaver, sister in law, Becky Weaver. Survivors; mother, Lela Mae (Sharp) Weaver; sisters and brothers in law, Sissy and Rev. Clyde Hall; betty and Junior Harvey; Liz and Gary Lay; brother, Pick Weaver and fiancé, Della, all of Sharps Chapel; nieces and nephews. Mac, Clydas, Upel, James, Jamie, John and Trish; six special great nieces, Dessa, Katie, Chasity, Ashley, Kelsie and MaKayla. Funeral services 2 p.m. Monday Cooke Mortuary Chapel, Rev. Clyde Hall, Rev. James Weaver, Rev. Hubert Turner officiating. With music by Family Gospel Singers and Upel Hall. Pallbearers: Tim Sharp, Carl Sharp, Clydas Hall, Upel Hall, Chris Wollard, Roger Keller; honorary pallbearers; Gary Lay, Junior Harvey, Mark Warwick. Interment
in Taylors Grove cemetery, Sharps Chapel. Family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Cooke Mortuary, Maynardville.
WILSON, JEWELL J. - age 87, of Maryville, died at 3 p.m. Thursday July 5, 2001 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Maryville First Baptist Church. Mrs. Wilson was a homemaker and an avid flower gardener. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stewart Wilson; parents, John & Birtie Murr; half brother, Howard Murr. Survivors: son & daughter in law, John & Cleo Wilson of Maryville; daughters & sons in law, Anna Jo & James Potter of Maryville, Martha & Ed Harveston of Alcoa, Patsy & Don Moses of Conyers, Ga.; grandchildren & spouses, Gary & Lori Wilson, Chris & Brenda Wilson, Rick Kirby all of Maryville, Junius & Larry Crosthwaite of Lexington, Ky., Kent & Sharon Harveston, Alan & Kathy Harveston, Jan & Mike Coulter all of Maryville, Donna Wilbanks, David & Danny Moses all of Ga.; great grandchildren, Christina & Josh Wyrick & Michael Wilson, Tyler & Nathan Wilson, Richard Lowe, Jennifer & Todd Huffstetler, Matthew Dover, Ryan Kirby, Brandon & Brent Haveston, Amy & Kelly Harveston, Brad & Seth Coulter and Blake Wilbanks; one great-great granddaughter, Lacy Harveston and one on the way, Sydnie Lee Huffstetler; several step grandchildren; sisters in law, Thelma Murr. Funeral service 8 p.m. Saturday July 7, 2001, Trinity Chapel, Smith Mortuary with Rev. George Gilbert and Rev. Greg Kelley officiating. The grandsons will be the pallbearers. The family & friends will assemble at 2 p.m. Sunday July 8, 2001 at Sherwood memorial Gardens for the interment. The family will be receiving friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Trinity Chapel, Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 983-1000.
In Loving Memory of TONY WILLIAMS AND EMILY HOUCK ELLISON el9p On June 2, Emily joined Tony in Heaven. Now she has all the answers. We only know that we love and miss them both. George Ellison, Ralph and Judy Tucker, Steve and Terry Tucker, Shane Houck
