Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
ROGERS, Robert Jr. (Pete), Nashville, died Aug. 6, 2006. Visitation, Aug. 11, 5-7 p.m. Smith Brothers Chapel and Aug. 12, 11 a.m.-noon, service, Bethesda Original Church of God. Interment, Aug. 14, 11 a.m., Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, Pegram. Smith Brothers Funeral Directors.
GIFFORD, Floyd Avery, age 48 of Tullahoma died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006 at Harton Regional Medical Center in Tullahoma. He was born in Chicago, Ill. and was a painter. Mr. Gifford is survived by his daughter, Kathy Lee of Wisc.; a son, Joshua Evans of Pontiac, Ill.; mother, Effie Gifford of Lynchburg; four sisters, Debra Jean Gifford of Joliet, Ill., Libby Findlay of Tullahoma, Ora Flanigan of Boilingbrook, Ill. and Wanda Gifford of Westmont, Ill.; and three brothers, Donald Gifford of Tullahoma, Leslie Jack Gifford of Boilingbrook, Ill. and Edward Gifford of Rush Springs, Okla. Visitation was held Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006 at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home in Winchester. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006 at 12 noon at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Interment
was in the Crawford Cemetery in Estillfork, Ala. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 1st Ave. N.W., Winchester, TN 37398, in charge of local arrangements, 967-2222
KING, Norris Kyle, age 76 of Estill Springs died Friday, Oct. 13, 2006 at Hendersonville Medical Center. He was born in Harvey, Ill. and was a machine operator. Mr. King was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Linda King. He is survived by a step-daughter, Ginger Holt of Hendersonville; two grandchildren, Michael Allen Holt and Jason Edward Holt; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation was held Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006 at 5 p.m. at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home in Winchester. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Oct. 16, 2006 at 11 a.m. at the Emmanuel Apostolic Church with Sister Betty Reed officiating. Interment
was in the Mt. View Cemetery in Sherwood.
Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 1st Ave. N.W., Winchester, TN 37398, in charge of local arrangements, 967-2222
SKIDMORE, Gene Aaron, age 51 of Winchester died Monday, Oct. 9, 2006 at Southern Tennessee Medical Center in Winchester. He was born in Dallas, Texas and was a contractor. Mr. Skidmore is survived by two sons, Gene Skidmore, Jr. of Winchester and Jeramy D. Skidmore of The Colony, Texas; two brothers, Robert Skidmore of Fla. and Jason Skidmore of Manchester; and two grandchildren, Isabelle and Solomon Skidmore of The Colony, Texas. Visitation was held Friday, Oct. 13, 2006 from 6-7 p.m. at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home in Winchester. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Oct. 13, 2006 at 7 p.m. at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 1st Ave. N.W., Winchester, TN 37398, in charge of local arrangements, 967-2222
KNIGHT, Nellie, age 77 of Decherd died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006 at her residence. She was born in Hillsboro and was a machine operator at Lanier. She is survived by her husband, Hubert Knight of Decherd; a son, Danny (Debbie) Knight of Decherd; a sister, Joyce Teal of Manchester; three sisters-in-law, Evelyn Gilmer of Pelham, Tavoline Teters of Mishawaka, Ind., Rozell Knight of Decherd, brother-in-law, Marlin Knight of Decherd; granddaughters, Melissa Knight of Nashville and Jessica Knight of Murfreesboro; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation was held Friday, Oct. 13, 2006 at 5 p.m. at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home in Winchester. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006 at 3 p.m. at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dean Guye officiating. Interment
was in the Franklin Memorial Gardens in Winchester. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 1st Ave. N.W., Winchester, TN 37398, in charge of local arrangements, 967-2222
WILLIAMS, Lucille Gamble, age 94, formerly of Huntland, passed away Friday, Oct. 13, 2006 at Severin Nursing Home in Benton, Ill. She was the daughter of the late John and Ida Spray Gamble. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her husband, Alf Williams and four sisters, Annie Williams, Frances David, Erma Ramsey and Madolyn Duhowe; three brothers, J.W. Gamble, Doney Gamble and Leonard Gamble; and two sisters-in-law, Nell Gamble and Jean Gamble. She is survived by one daughter, Marie (Don) Pedigo of Benton, Ill.; one son, John (Dixie) Henshaw of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; four granddaughters, Donna Cheek and Sharon Boutall of Westlake, Ohio, Laurel Henshaw of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Holly (Walter) Deeds of Atkins, Iowa; one grandson, Zak Henshaw of Tampa, Fla.; three great-grandsons, Russell Cheek of Westlake, Ohio, Alex Deeds and Jake Deeds of Atkins, Iowa; two great-granddaughters, Danelle and Julie Boutall of Westlake, Ohio; one sister-in-law, Oseline Gamble of Hickory Grove; one brother-in-law, Bill Ramsey of Madison; and several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Oct. 16, 2006 at 10 a.m. at the Hickory Grove Baptist Church with Bro. Bob Hill officiating. Interment
was in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Lynchburg Funeral Home, 1630 Fayetteville Hwy., Lynchburg, 739-4444 in charge of arrangements, www.lynchburgfuneralhome.com
GARDNER, Ray, age 59, of Fayetteville, passed away Saturday, Oct. 15, 2006 at his residence. He was a native of Lincoln Co., the son of the late Noel Willard and Lucille Street Gardner. He was the owner/operator of Ray Gardner Auto and Truck Repair and Sales and was a member of the Victory Chapel Church. Mr. Gardner is survived by his wife, Dot Gardner of Fayetteville; daughter, Tina Michelle Williams of Fayetteville; son, Teddy Ray Gardner of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Joshua Ray Gardner, Brittany Michelle Williams, Baylea Grace Gardner; a sister, Josephine Dilworth of Fayetteville; three brothers, Eugene Gardner of Elkmont, Ala., Larry Gardner and Sandy Gardner both of Fayetteville. Visitation with the family was held Monday, Oct. 16, 2006 from 5-8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home in Fayetteville. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Mayo officiating. Interment
will follow in the Stewart Cemetery. Gallant Funeral Home, Fayetteville in charge of arrangements.
FORTSON, Joshua David, age 8 months, died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006 at Children’s Hospital. He was born in Flint, Mich., the son of John and Shagayla Fortson of Detroit, Mich. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Robin Brown. In addition to his parents, Joshua is survived by a brother, Christopher Fortson of Detroit, Mich.; three sisters, Christina, Caition and Alyssa Brown of Detroit, Mich; maternal grandfather, David Brown of Detroit, Mich.; paternal grandparents, Clayton and Marie Lane of Caro, Mich.; uncle, Jimmy (Chastity) Brown of Detroit, Mich.; aunts, Tammy (Fon) Caudill of Detroit, Mich., Tonda (Shannon) Middleton of Normandy and Catherine Brown of Detroit, Mich.; and several cousins. Visitation was held Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006 at 6 p.m. at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home in Winchester. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with Rev. Darrell Partin officiating. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 1st Ave. N.W., Winchester, TN 37398, in charge of local arrangements, 967-2222
DENBY, Jordan Nathaniel, 25 of Tullahoma died Oct. 9, 2006. Service Oct. 15, Tullahoma Funeral Home. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery. Tullahoma Funeral Home.
AUSTIN, Eva Bonnie, age 88 of Estill Springs, (formally of Florida) passed away Thursday evening, Oct. 26, 2006, at the residence of her daughter, Carol Hersman. Mrs. Austin was raised in Ohio and spent most of her life in Lakeland and Tampa, Fla. She had been making her home in Franklin County since 2004 with her daughter. Mrs. Austin was a lifetime member of the Order of the Eastern Star and enjoyed sewing and cross-stitch. She attended the Estill Springs United Methodist Church. Her husband of 48 years, Willard Franklin Austin preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Carol (Norm) Hersman of Estill Springs; sons, John Franklin (Ellyn) Austin of Boca Raton, Fla. and Willard "Tim" (Betty) Austin of Indiana, PA; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Private services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the charity of one’s choice. She wishes to offer a special thanks on behalf of the Hospice of the Highland Rim, especially to Missy, Linda and Sheila. Watson-North Funeral Home in charge of arrangements, 405 Sharp Springs Rd., Winchester, TN 931-967-2345.
GASPERSON, Jean, age 84 of Decherd, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Oct. 27, 2006. She was born on Nov. 25, 1921, and was a lifelong resident of Decherd until 2000, when she went to live with family in North Little Rock, Ark. Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Floyd. She is survived by two nephews, Erol Knott of The Woodlands, Texas and Charles Knott of North Little Rock, Ark. Erol and his wife Carol have two sons, Marty and Rusty. Marty and his wife Kasey have two sons, Isaac and Jacob. Charles and his wife JoAn have a son, Jeffrey and a daughter, Carla. Jeffrey and his wife Christy have a son, Alex. Carla and her husband German have a daughter, Elisa. Aunt Jean did not have children of her own. However, she was a loving "mother" to us, her nephews, for 50 years after her sister, and our mother, Charlene Knott, passed away at a young age. She and Uncle Floyd took us in and provided a wonderful home for us. They also became Aunt Jean and Uncle Floyd to all of our friends who loved to visit, not only because of the warm home environment, but also because of Aunt Jean’s great cooking. Uncle Floyd’s job required that he work away from home, and Aunt Jean often found her hands full as we grew older and bigger. However, she was up to the task and managed it all quite well. She always took us to church with her. She and Uncle Floyd established values in us, which prepared us for the challenges we would face later in life. After we moved out of state with our jobs, we always looked forward to returning home and taking our families. Having Aunt Jean and Uncle Floyd as our "mother and father" made a great difference in all our lives, and they will truly be missed. We also have fond memories of our neighborhood and the families around us when we were growing up. Aunt Jean and Uncle Floyd cherished their friends and neighbors, and we are thankful to them. She was actively involved in her church and ministries to help others. She was also a long time participant in the Decherd Homemakers Club. The family received friends at the Watson-North Funeral Home from 4-6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, 2006. The funeral service will be conducted at the First Baptist Church in Decherd Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 10 a.m. at Watson-North Funeral Home. Watson-North Funeral Home in charge of arrangements, 405 Sharp Springs Rd., Winchester, TN 931-967-2345.
HOLLOWAY, Vera Mae, age 79 of Huntland died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006 at her residence. She was born in Shelbyville and was a homemaker. Mrs. Holloway was preceded in death by her husband, P.T. Holloway, Sr.; a son, P.T. Holloway, Jr.; two brothers; and a sister. She is survived by two daughters, Marti Fate of Grants Pass, Oregon and Patricia Ann Van Etten of Leesburg, Fla.; a son, Gregg (Sarah) Holloway of Charleston, S.C.; a sister, Virginia Waggoner of Huntland; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation was held Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006 at 6 p.m. at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home Chapel in Winchester. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with Pastor Richard Barger officiating. Interment
was in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Huntland. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 1st Ave. N.W., Winchester, TN 37398, in charge of local arrangements, 967-2222
HOLLOWAY, Kayola Perkins, age 60 of Cowan died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006 at Southern Tennessee Medical Center in Winchester. She was born in Winchester and was a teacher. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sterling L. Perkins and Isabell Shepherd Perkins. She is survived by a brother, Sterling Perkins, Jr. of Denver, Colo.; three sisters, Sunday Perkins of Winchester, Kim Perkins Wiseman of Atlanta, Ga. and Haydiee Perkins Burkes of Avon Lake, Ohio; and an uncle, Thomas Shepherd of Cowan. Visitation was held Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home Chapel in Winchester. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006 at 3 p.m. at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 1st Ave. N.W., Winchester, TN 37398, in charge of local arrangements, 967-2222
JACKSON, Lois Myrtle, age 79 of Estill Springs died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006 at Mountain View Nursing and Rehab. She was born in Princeton, Ala., the daughter of the late Benjamin Sanders and Myrtle Daboise Sanders. She was a homemaker and is survived by her husband, William Jackson of Estill Springs; a daughter, Vanda (William) Jessee of Estill Springs; three sisters, Loretta Newby of Dothan, Ala., Laneva McKenzie of Huntsville, Ala. and Delene Hirlston of Lebanon; grandchildren James and William Morgan; and great-grandchildren, Nichole, Trisha, Billy and Adam Morgan. Visitation was held Friday, Oct. 27, 2006 at 5 p.m. at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home Chapel in Winchester. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006 at 10 a.m. at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 1st Ave. N.W., Winchester, TN 37398, in charge of local arrangements, 967-2222
COLBERT, Wilma Jeanette, age 71 of Belvidere died Friday, Oct. 27, 2006 at Southern Tennessee Medical Center in Winchester. She was born in Lincoln County, the daughter of James Tilman Rich and Mattie Belle Pickett Rich. She was a registered nurse and was a member of the Belvidere Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Belvidere. Mrs. Colbert graduated from the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 1956. She worked 30 years for the State of Tennessee Health Departments, serving three years as Regional Supervisor. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Colbert was preceded in death by her sister, Elinda Rich Colbert. She is survived by her husband, Robert E. Colbert of Belvidere; son, Richard Lynn (Jamie) Colbert of Belvidere; brother, Walton L. (Mary) Rich of Winchester; two grandsons, Chas D. McBee and Richard C. Colbert, both of Belvidere; two nieces, Geraldine Syler of Dallas, Texas and Linda Lovvorn of Knoxville. Visitation was held Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006 at 5 p.m. at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home Chapel in Winchester. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006 at 3:30 p.m. at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with Rev. Elmer Alverson officiating. Interment
was in the Maxwell Cemetery in Belvidere. Serving as pallbearers were: Mack Pickett; James Church; Humes Williams; Arthur Syler; Bobby Wayne Tucker; and Joe Wiseman. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 1st Ave. N.W., Winchester, TN 37398, in charge of local arrangements, 967-2222
