Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
KEITH, KAREN LEE - age 54, of Knoxville, died Monday, July 9, 2001. She was raised in Florida, and graduated from the University of Tennessee. Survivors include daughter, Charlotte Keith Law; Charles Law and family of Knoxville; parents, Harley and Sue Keith of West Palm Beach, Florida; brother, Barry Keith and family of Raleigh, N.C., and many friends and co-workers, who are all left to mourn her passing. Karen was a devoted and wonderful mother to the love of her life, her "miracle baby" Charlotte. She shared a ready smile and encouraging words with everyone. As a special education teacher, she dedicated her life to children with the greatest needs. Her compassionate heart and loving nature touched many lives. Her spirit was best reflected in her music and with the children she cared for. She will be sorely missed by family and friends. Funeral Services will be held at the Laurel Theatre, at the corner of 16th Street and Laurel Avenue, Friday, July 13, at 7 p.m. with Alonzo Rodgers officiating. A reception will follow the services. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be made to Sterchi School for the Special Garden in Memory of Karen, or Child Reach c/o 1-800-556-2918. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
LYNSKY, EDMUND LARKIN - 76, formerly of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2001, in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on February 18, 1925. He was a Veteran of World War II, and a 1951 graduate of Northeastern University. He was employed as an electrical engineer at Brown Company in Berlin, New Hampshire, from 1951-1966. He retired from James River Corp. in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and lived there until his recent illness. Predeceased by his wife Dorothy J. Lynsky, who passed away on June 16, 2001. He is survived by two daughters and their families: Joan and Larry Markel and children Evan and Andrea of Knoxville, Tennessee, Arlene and Randy Labnon and children Katherine and Christian of Gorham, New Hampshire, and one sister, Claire Charland of Dedham, Mass. Click Funeral Home-Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike, Farragut, Tenn., is serving Mr. Lynsky's family.
McENTYRE, LLOYD G. - of Knoxville, departed this life, Wednesday, July 11, 2001, at NHC Nursing Home. He was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church. He was self employed. He leaves to mourn his passing, wife, Mrs. Barbara J. McEntyre; children, Lloyd Jr., Carrie and Valarie McEntyre; step children, Samuel P. (LaTonya) Washburn and George Thomas Bost, Jr.; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and a host of devoted friends to include Maria Bingham and the St. Paul Baptist Church family. The family will receive friends 3-3:30 p.m. Sunday, July 15, at Jarnigan's Chapel with funeral service at 3:30 p.m., Rev. Barbara Joyce Canada officiating. Interment
2 p.m. Monday, July 16, in Tennessee State Veteran's cemetery. Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary.
MOORE, MR. HARRY FOCH - age 82, of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2001, at his home. Mr. Moore was a member of Rocky Hill Baptist Church, retired from Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center, and preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Harriet Harrison Moore; brothers, Ester, Jim, Tom and Henry Moore; sisters, Pauline Chambers and Mary Wolfe. Survivors: wife, Lillian Scates Moore of Knoxville; daughters and sons-in-law, Martha and Robert Poole of Chattanooga, Becky and Ed Jarnigan of Knoxville; grandchildren, Jamie and Rick Williams of Chattanooga, Brian Whetstone of Knoxville; great-granddaughter, Brennan Williams of Chattanooga; step grandchildren, Shannon Acosta of Knoxville, and Jackie Swanson of Tampa, Fla.; five step great-grandchildren; brothers, Robert Moore of Knoxville, and Frank Moore of Miami, Ohio; sisters, Becky Wilkerson and Erice Fox, both of Dandridge, Lydia Moore and Maude Grizzle both of Knoxville, Ruth Odum of California, and numerous nieces and nephews. Special thanks to friends and neighbors, Ben and Gladys Whaley of Dandridge and to Covenant Hospice Group. Family and friends will meet at Rocky Hill cemetery at 12 Noon Saturday, July 14, for graveside services and interment
with Rev. Ernie Coleman officiating. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Friday, at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
NATOUR, MUDALLEH BUTROS - age 87, of West Knoxville, died Wednesday, July 11, 2001. She was the widow of Butros Natour. Her survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Sammy and Abla Natour, Naji and Abla Natour, Samir and Mary Natour, all of Knoxville; daughter and son-in-law, Sumaia and George Mihawi of Ramallah, Palestine; eleven grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren; sisters, Nabiha Natour, Naiemh Rayyan, Suad Mashni, Jameeleh Rayyan, Huda Mashni, and Babia Mubarak; brothers, Said Mubarak and Mike Mubarak; nephew, Khalil Mubarak, as well as several other nieces and nephews. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday at St. George Greek Orthodox Church with Father Michael A. Platanis officiating. Interment
will follow in Highland Memorial cemetery. Her grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Friday with an 8 p.m. Trisagion Service at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
RAMSEY, MARY B. - of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 12, 2001, at her home. Member of Holston Baptist Church, and Sunday School Teacher of the 2 and 3 year old beginners for 20 years. Preceded in death by parents, George F. and Barbara Smith, and sister, Joyce F. Sanders. Survivors include husband, M. G. Ramsey; children, Tanya Hamilton and Trent Reed, Sr.; grandchildren, Joy Andra, Seth Daniel, Eli and Paul Trent, Jr.; special caregiver and sister, Mrs. Loy Thress; brother and sister-in-law, Butch and Ann Smith; several nephews and special niece, Mrs. Bobbie K. Hammer and husband, Gary; special cousin and husband, Nancy and Don Rorocco; special friends, Anna Mae Lawson, Janet and Mac Hayes and loving family of Holston Baptist Church. Special former daughter-in-law, Mrs. Tina Dickerson. Family and friends will meet at the main entrance to Greenwood cemetery at 1:45 p.m. Saturday for a 2 p.m. Graveside Service and Interment, Rev. Larry Young and Mac Hayes will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Tennessee Baptist Children's Home, P. O. Box 728, Brentwood, TN 37029-0728. Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Ave. at Broadway, is in charge of arrangements.
RAY, JAMES FRANKLIN (GRANDDADDY) - age 59, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 10, 2001, at Huntsville Hospital. He was a baptized believer of Jesus Christ and a faithful father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, friend, and inspirer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Alice (McDonald) Ray and sister Lillie (Ray) Walker. He is survived by his devoted and cherished wife, Bertha R. Ray of Athens, Ala.; step children, Sharon (Kendall) Gamble of Stone Mountain, Ga., Darryl (Berlinda) Watkins of Lithonia, Ga., and Steve Watkins of Chattanooga, Tenn.; devoted sister, Susie N. (Melbert) Lee; brother-in-law, Tommy Walker, all of Knoxville, Tenn., adored step grandchildren, Deon, Jamal, Darryl II, Kevin and Kayla, and many devoted nieces and nephews to include, Tanya, Sherry, Dwayne, and La Shawn Walker, Marvin Lee, Melbert Lee, Jr., and Misty (Jori) Jones, all of Knoxville, and a host of devoted cousins, extended family members and special friends. The family will receive friends Saturday, July 14, 2001, at Fletcher's Chapel Primitive Baptist Church, Madison, Alabama, 12:30 a.m. Funeral services will proceed immediately at 1 p.m., Pastor Kenneth Lankford, Jr. officiating. Peoples Funeral Home, 12060 U.S. Hwy 31, Athens, Ala. 35611, in charge. Notice by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary.
RUSSELL, GEORGE DEWEY - age 78, of Loudon passed away Thursday, July 12, 2001, at his home. Retired from Alcoa Aluminum, and a Veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. Member of Ivo Sanders American Legion Post 120 and Huff VFW Post 5150. Preceded in death by parents, John and Sarah Ryans Russell; son, Lamar Russell; brothers, Freeman, Clarence, Howard John B. Nelce, Malcolm and Roy Russell, and infant twin brother and sister, and four grandchildren. Survivors include wife, Mary Jo Shubert Russell; sons, Jasper and John Russell; daughters, Tammy Jo Allivand of Brandenburg, Ky.; Sissy Stratton of Philadelphia, Eulene Jenkins and Jackie McKee of Loudon, and Marilyn Johnson of Paint Rock; 16 grandchildren; two special great grandchildren; brother, Marshall Russell of Birmingham, Ala., and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday, July 14, McGill-Karnes Chapel with Rev. Gene Russell officiating. Interment
in Simpson cemetery with full military honors by Ivo Sanders American Legion Post 120 and Huff VFW Post 5150. The family will receive friends Friday, 6-8 p.m. at McGill-Karnes Funeral Home, Loudon.
RUTHERFORD, CHRISTINE J. - age 75, of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2001, at Baptist Hospital. She was a life long member of Washington Ave. Baptist Church. Member of Acacia Chapter #362 OES. Preceded in death by husband, Robert "Bob" Rutherford. Survivors: sister, Mary Cagle; sister-in-law, Kathleen Rutherford, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 7 p.m. Friday, Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Rev. David Gregg officiating. Family and friends will meet at the main entrance to Highland Memorial cemetery 9:45 a.m. Saturday for interment
at 10 a.m. The family will receive friends 6-7 p.m. Friday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
SCARBROUGH, ROBERT L. - age 87, of Rancho Cordova, Calif., passed away March 11, 2001, in Carmichael, Calif. He was the son of the late W. R. and Jodie Byrum Scarbrough, on July 29, 1913, in Lenoir City. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Melford and Gilbert Scarbrough. Mr. Scarbrough had lived in Rancho Cordova for 41 years. He was employed in the music department of California State University, Sacramento, for a quarter century. Mr. Scarbrough served 13 years in the U. S. Navy, where he received a Purple Heart because he was involved in the attack on Pearl Harbor. He then went on to service in the U. S. Air Force for another 10 years. Mr. Scarbrough was a musician in both the military where he played for Tex Beneke's Wartime Service Band, and in civilian life, where he performed for the Sacramento Symphony. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Scarbrough of Rancho Cordova; son, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Robert L. Scarbrough and wife Linda of Tehachapi, Calif.; daughter, Joan M. Park and husband James of Wasco, Calif.; sisters, Mary K. Scarbrough of Swananoa, N.C., and Edna Jo Larew of Hudson, N.C., and Betty Jean Shore and husband, V. A. of Durham, N.C.; sisters-in-law, Grace Scarbrough of Lenoir City, and Nancy Scarbrough of Oak Ridge. Family and friends will meet at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 14, in the Lake View cemetery for graveside services with Rev. Dick DeMerchant officiating. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City, is serving the Scarbrough Family.
SHANKS, ALICE K. - age 76, of Hixson, died Wednesday, July 11, 2001, at her residence. She was a member of the Highland Plaza United Methodist Church, and a native of Rogersville, Tenn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph H. Shanks; one sister, Francis Wakefield. She is survived by two sons, Ed and wife, Maxine Shanks of Signal Mountain, Tenn., Mike and wife, Brenda Shanks of Scottsboro, Ala.; one brother, John Koger of Rogersville, Tenn., and one sister, Marian Slaughter of Rogersville, Tenn.; four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. A graveside service and interment
will be 11 a.m. Friday, July 13, 2001, Hamilton Memorial Gardens cemetery, with Rev. Damon Mitchell officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 58 Commons, Suite 101, 4355 Highway 58, Chattanooga, Tenn., or to your favorite charity. Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 5401 Highway 153.
SLOAN, JUANITA KING - age 74, of Farragut, died Thursday, July 12, 2001. She was a member of Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Sloan was also a faithful staff member, retired Secretary, and Director of Senior Adult Ministries for Erin Presbyterian Church. She was active in the Gateway Garden Club, participating in many flower shows where she won several awards. Preceded in death by husband, William Anderson Sloan, Jr.; sister, Irene King Gambill, and infant brother, Herbert King. Survivors: daughter, Ginger Sloan Billingsley and husband, Craig Billingsley of Knoxville; sons, William Anderson Sloan, III and wife, Renee Love Sloan of Roanoke, Va., and James Michael Sloan of Knoxville; grandchildren, Erin and Ashley Billingsley of Knoxville, Joe and Crystal Kitts of Roanoke, Va.; brothers, Lewis Hansel King, Jr. and wife, Doris, James Daniel King and wife, Imogene, Larry Wayne King and wife, Dorothy, all of Knoxville; sisters, Emily Owens and Helen Barringer, both of Knoxville, Imogene Foster of Cincinnati, Ohio, and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Funeral service 3 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. Interment
will follow at Highland Memorial cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Senior Adult Ministries at Erin Presbyterian Church, 200 Lockett Road, Knoxville, TN 37919, or the Knoxville Garden Club. The family will receive friends 1:30-3 p.m. Saturday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
SMITH, DOUGLAS H. - age 54, of Kodak, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2001, at his home. A member of Kodak United Methodist Church. A Vietnam Veteran. Survived by brothers, Dan and Beverly Smith of Strawberry Plains, and Ed and Linda Smith of Knoxville; nieces and nephews, Daniel, Melissa, and Laura Smith, Whitney and Justin Cunningham, and Matt Smith. Graveside service 2 p.m. Sunday, July 15, 2001, at Beech Springs cemetery, Rev. Ty Harrison officiating. Friends may call at their convenience after 12 Noon Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to the Sevier County High School Alumni Association, 1200 E. Dolly Parton Parkway, Sevierville, TN 37862. Farrar Funeral Home, 411 W. Broadway, Jefferson City, TN 865 475-3892.
SMITH, DR. JOHN T. - of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2001, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was a Professor Emeritis at University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He was born in Bowling Green, Mo., the son of Oran and Beulah Thurmond Smith. He received his undergraduate degree from Culver College in Culver, Mo., and he earned both his M.S. and Phd. at the University of Missouri. At UTK he received many accolades from both students and the administration and these noted his excellence in teaching and his love for his work. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary M. Smith. Survivors: wife of seven years, the former Fran Cox Thornton; nephew, James Mudd and Nita Richards of Bowling Green, Mo.; step daughter, Judith France of Bozeman, Mont. He was also a member of Second Presbyterian Church, American Chemical Society, Phi Kappa Phi and other professional and honorary organizations. Dr. Smith has requested that there be no flowers and that memorials be made to Knox County Rescue Mission on Broadway or your chosen charity. Family and friends will meet at Highland Memorial C emetery at 1:45 p.m. Friday for a 2 p.m. Graveside Service, Rev. Jeff Lane, of Cumberland Baptist Church officiating. Arrangements by Highland Memorial Funeral Home, 588-0567.
TILLEY, DANA ALMA McGILL - age 80, of Greenback, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2001, at Colonial Hills Nursing Home. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Charles Tilley; brothers, John, Cecil and Claude McGill. Survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and sisters-in-law. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Friday in the Hickory Valley cemetery for graveside services. Click-Hawkins Chapel, 102 B Street, Lenoir City, is serving the family of Dana Tilley.
TRUAN, MARJORIE H. - age 87, died peacefully at her home, Tuesday, July 10, 2001. A retired employee of the University of Tennessee. She was preceded in death by parents, Eugene and Effie Hubbard, and husband, Howard Truan. She is survived by two daughters, Eunice Goodwin and son-in-law, Dan of Knoxville, and Miriam McIntosh of Marietta, Ga.; a son, Mark A. Truan of Dallas, Texas; six grandchildren, Kevin Guignard of Knoxville, Linda Carter Kiger, Lawrence Truan, Melanie Lanning, Christopher Truan, and Sharon Stripland, who all reside in Texas, and four great-grandchildren. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 a.m. Friday, July 13, at Asbury cemetery for an 11 a.m. graveside service and interment, Jack Truan will officiate. Arrangements by Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Ave. at Broadway.
VINEYARD, MARY LOUISE (BLACK) - age 81, of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday morning, July 11, 2001, at U. T. Medical Center. Presently a member of First Baptist Church of Powell, formerly a member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City, for many years. Mrs. Vineyard also had a lay ministry at Lakeshore Hospital. She was the original owner of Gertrude's Fashions in Fountain City. Survived by husband of 60 years, Levi L. Vineyard; daughters and sons-in-law, Maria and Craig Betson of Farragut, Marcia and Roger League of Knoxville; Melinda and Reggie Waddell of Knoxville; grandchildren, Tripp Shewmake, Landon Shewmake, Laura League, Brandon League, Nathan Waddell and James Waddell, all of Knoxville; sister-in-law, Mrs. Nancy Cowan of Knoxville. Funeral service 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Gentry-Griffey Chapel, Dr. Phil Jones and Rev. Ron Mouser officiating. Family and friends will meet 10:45 a.m. Friday at Greenwood cemetery for graveside services at 11 a.m. Gentry-Griffey Chapel.
WALKER, PROFESSOR CHARLES R., SR. - died on Monday, July 9, 2001, in West Palm Beach, Florida, of heart failure. He was 91. He was a professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Tennessee from 1948 to 1980, and head of the Civil Engineering Department for many years. Professor Walker is survived by his sons, Charles R. Walker, Jr., and Robert Dean Walker, and two granddaughters, Patrice Walker Andrews, and Carol Elaine Walker.
WHEELER, GERRI - born March 16, 1945, in Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2001, at Park West Medical Center. She was an enthusiastic and faithful member of Union Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Gerri was preceded in death by her brother Marshal Delott. Survivors: husband, Charles F. Wheeler; daughter, Suzanne Brown; step-son, Jacob Lawrence Wheeler all of Knoxville; parents, Oscar and Thelma Delott of Carmel, Indiana; brother, Steve Delott of Long Grove, Illinois and sister Cynthia Edwards, of Indianapolis, Indiana. Gerri never met a stranger, and she will be missed by a host of friends including friends of Bill W. There will be a memorial service for her friends and loved ones on Sunday night, July 15, at 6:00 p.m. at the Union Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 400 Everett Road in Farragut with Leonard Turner officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Union Cumberland Presbyterian Church for debt retirement.
WILDS, BEULAH DENTON - of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday evening, July 10, 2001, at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was the widow of Ernest S. Wilds. Preceded in death by daughter, Barbara Joan Howell and brothers, John, Hal, and Warren Denton. A member of Fifth Ave. Baptist Church. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Mac Stalcup of Halls; sons and daughters-in-law, Steven and Kathy Wilds of Knoxville, Michael and Martha Wilds of Halls; son-in-law, Ralph Howell of Phoenix, Arizona; granddaughters and grandsons-in-law, Lynne and Cal Johnson of Atlanta, Ga., Angie and Brent Sloman of Birmingham, Alabama, Mary Catherine Stalcup Mikula and husband Donald, of New York, N.Y., and Amanda and Kelle Wilds of Halls, and Helen Wilds of Halls; grandsons, Matthew Stalcup and fiancee, Michelle Cash of Knoxville, and Grant Wilds of Halls; great-granddaughter, Courtney Johnson; great-grandson, Skylar Drae Stalcup; sisters, Eula Cooper and Peggy Suttle, both of Kingsport, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Gentry-Griffey Chapel, Dr. James Robertson officiating. Interment
in Lynnhurst cemetery. Active and Honorary Pallbearers: Mac Stalcup, Ralph Howell, Matthew Stalcup, Donald Mikula, Cal Johnson, Brent Solomon, Grant Wilds, Skylar Stalcup, Tommy Denton, David Cooper, and David Bilbrey, Jim Suttle and Don Cooper. The family wishes to thank special care givers; Diane (Bobbie) Burkhart, Betty (Miss Betsy) Sharp, Judy Posey, and Betty Sue Tipton, Karen Taylor and Aileen Cable. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Friday at Gentry-Griffey Chapel.
In Loving Memory of HELEN C. MINOR Who passed away 12 years ago today. July 12, 1989 Deep in Our Heart Happy little memories go flitting through our mind. And in all our thoughts and memories we always seem to find the picture of your face, the memory of your touch, and all the other little things we've come to treasure so much. You cannot go beyond our thoughts or leave our love behind. Because we keep you in our heart and forever on our mind. The Family
