Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
Middleton - Thomas B. Burnette, 19, of Middleton, died Tuesday morning, July 12, at Bolivar General Hospital. Born May 22, 1986, to Ken and Sandra Jenkins Burnette of Middleton, he worked at the Glasteel Corporation in Moscow. Burnette graduated Middleton H. S. in 2004 with honors in band and played football and was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2005, at Shackelford Funeral Directors, Bolivar chapel with burial in West Memorial cemetery. In addition to his parents, survivors include 2 sisters, Katie and her husband John Beibers of Jackson, and Sarah Burnette of Middleton; his grandmother Margie Burnette of Saulsbury; and a niece and nephew Lexi and Will Beibers of Jackson. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Thomas & Peggy Jenkins and Robert Burnette.
[Death notice dated July 14, 2005]
ANNIE RUTH ADAMS, 69, passed July 22, 2005 at Methodist University Hospital. Visitation, Friday, July 29, 2005, 5 - 7 p.m. at N.J. Ford & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral, noon Saturday at Anointed Temple of Praise Church, burial in Memorial Park Southwoods. She leaves two daughters, Sharon Marshall and Karon Adams, both of Memphis; a son, Anthony Harold Dean of Memphis; four sisters, Susan Knight of Memphis, and Relia Harris, Meleniah Hall and Myra Savage, all of Detroit, MI; a brother, Alex Sylvester Salter of Memphis, two grandsons and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. N.J. Ford & Sons Funeral Home 901-948-7755
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Claude "Mick" Clemmer, 78, of Bartlett, died July 27, 2005 at Baptist Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Cora Clemmer; a grandson, Jeremy Daugherty of Cordova; a sister, Elizabeth Kennedy of Olive Branch; and his brother, Edward Clemmer of Memphis. He was preceded in death by his children, Scott Clemmer, Gary Clemmer and Gayle Clemmer Daugherty. Mr. Clemmer was a World War II Army veteran and later retired from General Motors. He was a member of Bartlett Baptist Church. Services will be Saturday, July 30, at 1 p.m. at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel with burial in Memorial Park cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. The family requests that memorials be sent to the American Cancer Society. Memphis Funeral Home Poplar 901-725-0100
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Nicholas Desean Harris, 20, passed July 22, 2005 at Atrium of Memphis. Visitation from 4-7 p.m. Friday, July 29, 2005, at N. J. Ford & Sons Funeral Parlor. Funeral 1 p.m. Saturday at the Funeral Home, Burial in New Park cemetery. He leaves one daughter, Nickala Harris, his mother, Nina Powell, father, Mento Harris, step-mother, Earnestine Harris all of Memphis; 6 sisters, April Rodgers, Naquaysha Powell, Nakiesha Powell, Kanisha Harris, Nicole Harris, and Meoshia Harris all of Memphis; 6 brothers, David Lee, Bryant Lee, Johnny Talley, Octerrious Herron, and Monterrio Harris all of Memphis; 2 grandmothers, Bernice Harris, and Peggy Powell; 2 grandfathers, L.C. Cummings and Jessie Powell, 2 great-grandmothers, Girlee Smith and Inez Peterson, and his great-grandfather, William Peterson, all of Memphis.
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James W. Horton, 86, of Memphis, died Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at home. Mr. Horton was retired from International Harvester, World War II Army Veteran and a member of Highland Heights Baptist Church. Visitation will be 12-2 p.m. Saturday, July 30th and funeral services 2 p.m. at Forest Hill Funeral Home. Mr. Horton is survived by his wife of 51 years, Peggy Horton; a daughter, Tammy Craig of Bartlett and 2 grandsons. Forest Hill Funeral Home East Chapel 382-1000
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CHARLES STEPHEN LEINBERG, 61, of Memphis, TN passed away peacefully at the family home in Panama City, FL on Sat. July 16, 2005. He was born on Dec. 9, 1943, a native of Bay Co., FL and was raised in St. Andrews. As a boy he enjoyed fishing with his father who owned and operated the deep sea charter boat WILMA ANN, upon which he developed a great love and respect of the ocean. He served with the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam conflict aboard the USS Ticonderoga (CVA-14). later, as a merchant seaman, he enjoyed visiting ports of call around the world, where he came to respect many other cultures. For the last seven years he owned a successful paint contracting business. He was gratefully involved in and a supportive member of Alcoholics Anonymous. He was known for his love for his fellowman and knew the full meaning of "Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself" and practiced it daily. He will be remembered for his fondness of pages 86, 87 and 88 of the Big Book. He was loved and respected by many and will be missed by all who knew him. Sonny was preceded in death by his parents, Wilma and Capt. E. C. Leinberg of St. Andrews, FL. He is survived by his sister, Martha A. Barnes of Youngstown, FL, his daughter, Lela Faith Kessler and husband Phillip, granddaughter Isabella, all of Panama City, FL, grandson Stefan A. Leinberg and former wife, Sandy S. Leinberg of Memphis, TN and many loving nephews, nieces and his long gratitude list of extended family in Memphis, TN and many loving nephews, nieces and his long gratitude list of extended family in Memphis. A memorial service will be held at Heartsong Church, 800 North Houston Levee Road, Cordova, TN at 5:00 p.m., Sat., July 30, 2005. In lieu of flowers, in memory of Sonny and at his request, donations should be made to G. S. O. at P.O. Box 2460, Oxford, MS 38655, for literature for the recovery.
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Ruth Frances Logan, 91 joined God in Heaven, her husband Al, son Richard, and other family members who were waiting for her to join them on July 26, 2005. Born August 20, 1913 in Sardinia, Ohio, she lived in Memphis, TN for about 50 years before moving to Wears Valley to live with her family. She was the joy and being of her family and friends, former member of Idlewild Presbyterian Church, current member of Wears Valley United Methodist Church, founder and member of Proctor and Gamble Ladies' Bridge and Sewing Clubs, a lover of animals and wildlife, and an avid gardener. Surviving family members include a son, Robert(Bob); a daughter, Kathy; grandchildren, Dawn Orwiler, Chris Logan, Heidi Skinner, Huy Logan, Whitney Vaughan; 8 great-grandchildren, and numerous animal companions. A celebration of Ruth's Life will be held Sunday July 31, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Wears Valley United Methodist Church with family visitation afterward in the Family Life Center. Interment
Services will be held Tuesday August 2, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. at Memorial Park (Memphis) with family visitation from 2-4 p.m. The family requests memorials be sent to either Wears Valley United Methodist Church or Idlewild Presbyterian Church.
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Pearl Elizabeth "Boots" McConnaughhay, 81, of Memphis, TN, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2005 at Methodist Hospital North. She was a homemaker. She is the widow of J.W. "Mac" McConnaughhay. She is survived by her son, Terry Pope of Memphis. She is preceded in death by her son Craig McConnaughhay. She also leaves 3 grandchildren, Lauren McConnaughhay of Memphis, Dagny Edwards of Olive Branch, MS. and Ethan Pope of Memphis; and 2 great-grandchildren, Jenna and Joshua Edwards both of Olive Branch, MS. Services will be held at Forest Hill Funeral Home East 2 p.m. Monday, August 1, 2005, with visitation Sunday, July 31 from 6-8 p.m. Forest Hill Funeral Home East 901-382-1000
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William Gates Sternberger, 83, of Memphis, died July 27, 2005, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Peggy Hartfield Sternberger; children, Esther Dafner of Bene Beraq, Israel, Nancy Rosenberg of Memphis, Bill Sternberger of New York City and Judy Mosely of Alabaster, Al.; 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. Mr. Sternberger also leaves his sister, Marian Elizabeth Cohn of Nashville. He retired after 32 years with Cleo Wrap. He was a member of the Germantown Kiwanis Club, Association of Purchasing Managers and a member of Temple Israel. Mr. Sternberger was a World War II Navy veteran serving in the Pacific Theater on The Intrepid. Graveside Services are today at 1:30 p.m. at Temple Israel. Memorials may be sent to the Memphis Jewish Home, Temple Israel, or the American Cancer Society. Memphis Funeral Home Poplar 901-725-0100
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EMMA LEE TULLEY, 95, of Cordova, formerly of Lexington, retired sales lady for Courtesy Drugs, died Thursday, July 28, 2005 at Applingwood Health Care, Cordova. Services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, July 30, 2005 at Pafford Funeral Home; burial Oak Grove Baptist cemetery, Lexington. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Tulley. She leaves 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
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Rosie K. West, 81, of Memphis, died July 27, 2005 at Methodist University Hospital. Services will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 2, 2005 at Lamar Terrace Baptist Church on S. Bellevue. N.J. Ford & Sons Funeral Home has charge. Visitation Tuesday 5-7 p.m. at Lamar Terrace Baptist Church. She was a member, usher, and on the mother board at Ardmore Terrace Baptist Church. She is the widow of C. W. West. She leaves 2 daughters, Mable Williams and Lula J. Pollard both of Memphis; a sister, Lula Dale Branch of Memphis; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends.
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John R. Yewell, Sr, 60, of Memphis, died July 27, 2005. He was a retired carpenter, outboard motor mechanic, and a 32nd degree Mason. Services will be held Friday July 29 at 5 p.m. at Family Funeral Care, 4925 Summer Ave.at Mendenhall. Burial will take place Saturday July 30th at Adam's cemetery in Wilburn, AR. Survivors include his wife, Nita Yewell; a son, John Ray Yewell, Jr. of Auburn, KY; 2 sisters, Barbara Clark of Brighton, TN and Sandra Henry of Waverly, TN; a step-mother, Doris Yewell of Arlington, TN; a step-brother, Gary Brooks of Waverly, TN; a step-sister, Cathy Moreno of Memphis, TN; and a grandchild, Austin Yewell. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart or Lung Association. Family Funeral Care 901-761-8000
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Jackson - WILLIE B. BAKER, 47, died July 27, 2005 at Madison General Hospital. He leaves 2 daughters, Terkissha Green and Trimerkka Worles, 2 sons, Mario Baker and Martavis Baker, all of Somerville; his mother, Ada M. Morman of Dancyville; father, Willis Baker of Memphis; 3 grandchildren, 2 brothers, William Morman of Nashville and Glen Morman of Somerville; Vickie Baker of Brownsville. Visitation Saturday, July 30, Chapel of Mabone Funeral Home, 1435 Teague Store Road, Somerville, TN., 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services Sunday, July 31 at 1 p.m. Russell Grove Baptist Church, Somerville; burial in church cemetery. Mabone Funeral Home 901-465-2222
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Somerville - SHARON GAY LOBERG DAVIDSON, 62, resident of Hwy. 70 near Arlington and wife of Thomas Gene" Tommy" Davidson, died Wednesday. Services, 11 a.m. Saturday, Peebles Funeral Chapel in Somerville with interment
in Fayette County Memorial Park on Hwy. 64. Visitation at Peebles 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Other survivors: Children, Dorothy McDonald of Arlington, Mark Davidson of Bartlett, Aaron Davidson of Arlington; and 5 grandchildren. Sister of Laura Bennett, Salem, AR and William Edall, Memphis. Peebles Fayette County Funeral Home 901-465-3535
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Covington - Helen Catherine Hatfield, 74, homemaker, died Wednesday, July 27, 2005, at Methodist Healthcare - North in Memphis. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 29th at Mt. Lebanon cemetery in Covington. Visitation will take place two hours prior to the service at the Covington Funeral Home. Mrs. Hatfield, the widow of James Cleveland Hatfield, leaves 2 sons, James Cleveland Hatfield, Jr. of Memphis and David Wayne Hatfield of Covington and two grandchildren. Online condolences available at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com Covington Funeral Home 901-476-3757
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Brighton - MARY FRANCES HOPKINS, 80, housewife and member of Rialto Baptist Church. Services 11 a.m., Friday, July 29, 2005. Maley Yarbrough Funeral Home Chapel; burial, Covington Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Hopkins, widow of Charlie C. Hopkins, leaves 2 sons John Bullock of Atoka and Billy Wayne Bullock of Millington; 1 daughter, Connie Holderbaugh of Covington; 1 brother W.B. McCuan of Brighton, 1 sister, Virginia Smith of Brownsville,. 6 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren.
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Covington - ANNIE LOUISE BOYKINS MACLIN, 62, maid, died Monday, July 25, 2005 at St. Frances Hospital, Memphis. Visitation, Friday, July 22 at Barlow Funeral Home, services will be 3 p.m., Saturday, July 30 at Greater St. John Baptist Church; burial King Hill cemetery, Covington. Mrs. Maclin, widow of John Maclin, leaves 1 daughter, Barbara L. Jackson of Covington; 1 son, Cleophus S. Maclin of Covington; her father Randolph Boykins, Sr., 5 sisters Vivian Lyons of Covington, Maggie Tyus of Brownsville, Joyce Glass and Connie Boykins, both of Brighton; Mary Burton of Burlison, 8 brothers, Rudolph Boykins, Jr., Robert Boykins, Bobby Boykins, Randy Boykins, James Boykins and Bruce Boykins, all of Covington; Will Ray Boykins of Ripley; Charles Boykins of Brighton and 5 grandchildren. Barlow Funeral Home 901-476-9675
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Stanton - Sandra W. Stuart, 69, of Stanton, TN., retired Preschool Teacher, died July 27, 2005 at Haywood Park Community Hospital. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, July 29, 2005 in the Brownsville Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Stanton cemetery, Stanton, TN. She was a member of Stanton United Methodist Church and the Gideons Auxiliary. She leaves her husband, Louis P. Stuart of Stanton; a daughter, Susan Evans and husband John of Brownsville; 3 sons, Brian L. Stuart and wife Mary, Phillip L. Stuart and wife Kathy, all of Memphis, and Stephen H. Stuart and wife Toni of Milton WV; her mother, Anne W. Whittenton of Stanton; 8 grandchildren, Kristena, Rachel, Jayme, Preston, Austin, Brandon, Ashlyn, and Stephen Hugh. Any memorials may be made to The Gideons, P. O. Box 544, Brownsville, TN 38012 Brownsville Funeral Home 731-772-1551
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