Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
Annelle Helton Snell, age 79, of the Barfield community died Thursday, July 22, 2010 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. Mrs. Snell was a native of the Barfield community and was the daughter of the late Freece and Ada Williams Helton.
Mrs. Snell is survived by her husband, Fred Clark Snell; one son, Freddy C. Snell and his wife Pam of Barfield; grandchildren Fred C. Snell III of Barfield, Wesley White of Washington State, Matt White of St. John, Virgin Island, Kathy Snell Benjamin of Christiana, and Kathryn Prescher of Barfield; and one great granddaughter, Anna Benjamin of Christiana. She was preceded in death by two daughters, an infant and Jonelle White.
Mrs. Snell was a 1948 graduate of Murfreesboro Central High School and was a graduate of Knox Business College. She was a former music teacher at Midland and Rockvale Schools and had been the organist at Farris Chapel Untied Methodist Church for 60 years.
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Rev. Vance Gilmore "Preacher" King, age 82, of Rockvale, died Tuesday, July 20, 2010 after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Tomlinson King, who died in 1992, his parents, Lon Washington and Velma Leta Robertson King, and by a grandson, Elijah Berry.
Rev. King is survived by his wife, Mary Grace King of Rockvale; five daughters, Sandra (Tim) Trapp of Smithville, Sharon (Leonard) Kelley of Layton, UT, Carolyn (Steve) King, Betty Kay (Ralph) Fox and Sue Murray, all of Murfreesboro; son, John V. King of Louisville, KY; step-daughter, Leslie Dudley of Rockvale; step-son, Dennis Dudley of Killeen, TX; brother, Forrest King of Lebanon; 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
"Preacher King" was ordained to the ministry in June 1952. During his life, he served as pastor of six Baptist Churches in Middle Tennessee. The Lord blessed him with many talents which he used to help provide for his family: carpenter, butcher, farmer, horseman, farrier and landscaper are only a few. He loved people, and because of that love, he would share anything he had with friend or stranger.
His first love was the Lord. He called himself an "everyday" preacher. Vance was eager to share his Savior, Jesus Christ, with everyone he met.
We will miss that little crooked smile, hugs, kisses and his voice saying. "Do you know how much I Love You'"
If you have a favorite memory of "Preacher King", please write it down and share it with our family for our memory book.
In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to Willowbrook Hospice, 381 Riverside Drive, Franklin, TN, 37064, Gideons International, or National Kidney Foundation of Middle TN, 2120 Crestmore Road, Nashville, TN 37215-2613.
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Zelma Lee Davenport Davis, age 79, of Murfreesboro, died Saturday, July 17, 2010 at St. Thomas Hospital. Mrs. Davis was a native of College Grove and was the daughter of the late Jim A. and Dovie Mae Morris Davenport.
Mrs. Davis is survived by two sons, Robert Earl (Donna) Davis of Rockvale and Bedford Eugene (Reanita) Davis of Jacksonville, FL; two daughters, Sandra (Steve) Jackson of Hendersonville and Robbie Rene (Terry) Walters of Jackson; one sister, Flora Mae Lamb of Murfreesboro; 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her husband, Earl G. Davis, who died in 1996; three brothers, Joe, Roy and James Davenport and two sisters, Anna Belle Jacobs and Nancy Wrather.
Mrs. Davis was a member of the Baptist Church and a retired Dietician.
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J.C. McCormick, Jr., age 72, of Rockvale, passed away on July 16, 2010 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. He was a native of Nashville but resided in Rockvale. He worked as a painter and as a switcher for Roadway Trucking Company.
Mr. McCormick was preceded in death by his parents, J.C. McCormick, Sr. and Beatrice Foster McCormick; wife, Lola Mae McCormick; and daughter, Tesa McCormick.
He is survived by his sons, Jay McCormick of Rockvale, Ricky McCormick of Goodlettsville and Ronney McCormick of Eagleville; daughter, Rhonda Guest of Florida; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
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Edna E. Crafton Lamb, age 88, of Eagleville, died Tuesday, December 29, 2009 in Nashville. A native of Williamson County, Mrs. Lamb was the daughter of the late John Walter and Lula Haynes Crafton. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Jean Lamb who died in 2002.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years, James Lamb of Eagleville; two daughters, Deborah (Gary) Fancher of Eagleville, and Betty Sutton of Lewisburg; a granddaughter, Sharon Lowe; two great grandchildren, Seth Collins and Tara Pennington; and two great-great grandchildren, Landon and Parker Pennington.
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John Thomas Scruggs Sr., 84, of Rockvale passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. Mr. Scruggs was born in Davidson County to the late Logan and Eula Scruggs and was a lifelong resident of Antioch. He was a member of LaVergne Church of Christ and attended Gilroy Church of Christ. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Mr. Scruggs was preceded in death by his parents, and wife, Flora C. Scruggs. He is survived by his sons, John Thomas (Ruth) Scruggs Jr. of Rockvale, Roy Dean (Yvonne) Scruggs of Smyrna, Michael Wayne (DiAnne) Scruggs of Rockvale; grandchildren, Dena Lloyd, Jennifer Cronkhite, Leanne Knox, Michael John Scruggs, James Ray Scruggs; and great grandchildren, Ashley and Chelsey.
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Sheila D. Stem, age 51, of Christiana died December 21, 2009. Mrs. Stem was a native of Hohenwald, TN and daughter of the late J.C. and Blanche Goad Bates.
Mrs. Stem is survived by her husband, Grover R. Stem, Sr.; daughter, Lisa (James) Mullins of Rockvale; son, Grover R. (Lisa) Stem Jr. of Christiana; brother, Mike Gulledge of Charlotte, NC; sister, Linda Gulledge of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren, James Gibson, Katelyn Stem, John Mullins, Desiree Stem, Jacob Mullins and Leann Mullins.
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Robert Michael Deweese Sr., 68 of Arrington, died December 16, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Eva Anita Crocker Deweeese. Mr. Deweese is survived by his wife, Linda Sue Deweese; son, Robert Michael (Susan S. Han) Deweese Jr.; brother, Walker C. Lyle; sister, Eva Mae Loyd; grandchildren, Hannah J. and Sarah J. Deweese.
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Gracie Lee Lynch Allen, age 87, of Shelbyville, died Monday, December 14, 2009 at Heritage Medical Center. A native of Bedford County, Mrs. Allen was a daughter of the late Hiram Edgar sand Mary Ella Davis Lynch. She was a homemaker and a member of Unionville United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by her husband, James Richard Allen who died in 1980, and a sister, Bessie Underwood who died this year.
Survivors include three daughters, Mary Ruth Tucker of Shelbyville, Connie Uselton of Shelbyville and Dora Elizabeth "Jane" Stubblefield of Shelbyville; four sons, James Edward Allen of Shelbyville, Charles William Allen of Shelbyville, David Michael Allen of Manchester, and Thomas Wesley Allen of Shelbyville; a sister, Mabel Cherry of Alabama; three brothers, Thomas Howard Lynch of Unionville, William Cooper Lynch of Unionville, and Edgar "Junior" Lynch of College Grove; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
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Manous R. Bracey, Jr., born on February 25, 1919 in Nashville, the son of the late Manous R. and Lenora Bernard Bracey, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2009. Mr. Bracey was preceded in death by his wife of forty-eight years, Meridee Bracey; brother, William Marshall Bracey and sister, Mrs. Evelyn B. Wallis. Mr. Bracey is survived by his wife, Fakie Bracey; children, Meridy (Joe) Hunt, Manous (Buddy) Bracey III; three step-children, Susan Frary, Joe Jackson, Larry (Sue) Jackson; five grandchildren; three step grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and four step great grandchildren. Mr. Bracey and his brother owned Martin Bracey Welch Funeral Home for over 48 years. Mr. Bracey was the oldest living Past President of the TN Funeral Directors Association (1956-1957). Mr. Bracey graduated from the Duncan Preparatory School and the Army Officers Candidate School. He was a member of the Corinthian Lodge #414, Scottish Rite Mason, and past president of the Civitan Club.
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Oden Hubert Little, age 92, of the Mt. Vernon community of Rutherford County, died Sunday, December 6, 2009 in Shelbyville. Mr. Little was a native of Bedford County and was a son of the late Robert and Elizabeth Stem Little. He was a farmer and a retired truck driver having retired from the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation. Mr. Little was a member of Mt. Vernon Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert Redmond and a grandson, Ralph "Bubba" Marshall.
Mr. Little is survived by his wife of 42 years, Clara Mae Ghee Little of Mt. Vernon community; a daughter, Ann Marshall of Eagleville; a sister, Frances James of Murfreesboro; three grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.
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