Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
Mr. Tommy Lane Wells
Funeral services for Mr. Tommy Lane Wells, age 47, of Petersburg, TN, who passed away Sunday, December 25, 2005 in Huntsville Hospital, will be conducted Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. in Petersburg at the Fellowship Baptist Church with Gallant Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Wells was a native of Lincoln Co., TN, son of the late Franklin Don Wells & Mrs. Betty Jo Wells of Petersburg, TN. He was a farmer and a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include 1 daughter: Jessica Lea Mericer of North Carolina; 3 sons: Tommy L. Wells, Jr., Brian Adam Rogers both of Petersburg, TN, & Jody Lee Wells of Murfreesboro, TN; mother: Betty Jo Wells of Petersburg, TN; 2 sisters: Pam Warren & Lisa Ensley both of Shelbyville, TN; 6 brothers: Steve Wells, Ricky Wells, J.J. Wells all of Fayetteville, TN, Hank Wells, Buck Wells both of Petersburg, TN, Randy Wells of Lewisburg, TN and 6 grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday evening from 4 until 8 p.m. at the Fellowship Baptist Church.
Mrs. Ruth J. Dickey
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth J. Dickey, age 89, of Kelso, TN, who passed away Thursday, December 29, 2005 in the Donalson Care Center, will be conducted Monday, January 2, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Tony Billions officiating. Burial will follow in Kelso Cemetery. Mrs. Dickey was a native of Lincoln Co., TN, daughter of the late Charles Wilson & Emma Katherine McCreary Nix, a housewife and retired seamstress for Serbin, and a member of the Presbyterian Church. Survivors include 1 son: Charles Dickey of Flintville, TN; 1 daughter: Dixie Deike of San Antonio, TX; 1 sister: Katherine Forrester of Fayetteville, TN; 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be Monday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mrs. Lelia Martin
Funeral services for Mrs. Lelia Martin, age 65, of Kelso, TN, who passed away Saturday, December 31, 2005 at her residence, will be conducted Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Don Russell officiating. Burial will follow in Brace Cemetery. Mrs. Martin was a native of Lawrence Co., TN, daughter of the late Floyd Laws & the late Gladys C. Mosiure Laws, a seamstress and a member of the Park City Baptist Church. Along with her parents, Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by 1 daughter: Lori Ann Martin & 1 brother: Edward Laws. Survivors include 2 daughters: Christine Regina Moore of Kelso, TN, Connie Sims of Flintville, TN; 3 sons: Richard Martin of Lawrenceburg, TN, Ronnie Martin of Ethridge, TN, Michael Martin of Lawrenceburg, TN; 2 sisters: Mary Dycus, Linda Gillkey both of Hopkinsville, KY; 1 brother: Ricky Laws of Hopkinsville, KY; 7 grandchildren & 7 great grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be Monday evening from 4 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mrs. Virginia L. Storey
Funeral services for Mrs. Virginia L. Storey, age 80, of Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Monday, January 2, 2006 in the Lynchburg Nursing Center, will be conducted Thursday, January 5, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home. Mrs. Storey was a native of Lincoln Co., TN, daughter of the late Clayborne Pigg Morrison, Sr. & the late Bertha Elizabeth Casteel, worked for Genesco, and was a member of the Methodist Church. Along with her parents, Mrs. Storey was preceded in death by her husband: William F. Storey, 1 son: James Wm. Storey. Survivors include 1 daughter: Jerena Simms of Fayetteville, TN; 1 granddaughter: Michelle Lee Simms of Flintville, TN; 1 brother: Clayborne Pigg Morrison, Jr. of Fayetteville, TN; 3 nephews: Robert L. Morrison, Jerry Wayne Morrison, Don Morrison all of Fayetteville, TN. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mr. Tony Williams
Funeral services for Mr. Tony Williams, age 34, of Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2006, at the Lincoln Medical Center, will be conducted graveside Wednesday, January 4, 2006 in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery with Rev. Sonny Moore officiating. Mr. Williams was a native of Madison County, AL, son of Deborah Eddy & the late Aubrey Williams, and a heating and air conditioning technician. Along with his father, Mr. Williams is preceded in death by his step-father: Calvin Holder. Survivors include his mother: Debbie Eddy of Fayetteville, TN; 1 sister: Mary Frances Patterson of Fayetteville, TN; 1 brother: Johnny Holder of Lynchburg, TN. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday from 10 a.m. until noon at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mrs. Marine Tucker
Funeral services for Mrs. Marine Tucker, age 76, of Elkmont, AL, who passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2006 in the Athens-Limestone Hospital, will be conducted Thursday, January 5, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Stateline Friendship Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Marable & Rev. Rusty Lincoln officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Tucker was a native of Lincoln Co., TN, daughter of the late Eugene A. & John Edna Jones, a housewife, a member of the Stateline Friendship Freewill Baptist Church, attended Corders Cross Roads School and married James Virgil Tucker on September 3, 1948. Along with her parents, Mrs. Tucker is preceded in death by 1 brother: Billy Joe Jones. Survivors include her husband: James V. Tucker of Elkmont, AL; 1 daughter: Julia Kay & Robert A. Jones of Cedartown, GA; 2 sons: Jerry Wayne & Aline Tucker, James David Tucker all of Elkmont, AL; 2 sisters: Dianne Peoples of Hazel Green, AL, Bonnie Newman of Himesville, GA; 3 brothers: Henry Edward Jones, Clemmie Wayne Jones both of Hazel Green, AL, Gary Eugene Jones of Toney, AL; 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday evening beginning at 5 p.m. at the Stateline Friendship Freewill Baptist Church.
Mr. Jerry C. Dunivan
Funeral services for Mr. Jerry C. Dunivan, age 71, of Petersburg, TN, who passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2006 at his residence, will be conducted Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at the Petersburg United Methodist Church with Rev. Lea Thornton & Doug Watt officiating. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery. Mr. Dunivan was a native of Lincoln Co., TN, son of the late Clayton & Aline Jones Dunivan, a farmer, bus driver for 13 years for the Cornersville School, a member of the Petersburg United Methodist Church, a former director of Marshall & Lincoln County Coop boards, a member of the Farm Bureau, the TN Holstein Association & served on the ASCS of Marshall Co. Survivors include his wife: Frances Watt Dunivan of Petersburg, TN; 1 daughter: Marla & Barry Jackson of Petersburg, TN; 1 son: Phil Dunivan of Petersburg, TN; 5 grandchildren: Josh Jackson, Bo Jackson, Jessica Jackson, Clay Dunivan & Riley Dunivan; 1 sister: Janie Overcast of Belfast, TN; 3 brothers: Don Dunivan, Jimmy Dunivan, & Tommy Dunivan all of Petersburg, TN. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the American Heart Association. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday evening from 4 until 8 p.m. at the Petersburg United Methodist Church.
Mr. V.D. Warren
Funeral services for Mr. V.D. Warren, age 86, of Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at his residence, will be conducted Saturday, January 14, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Jim Black officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens. Mr. Warren was a native of Lincoln Co., son of the late Ottie & Vina Buntley Warren, former police chief for the City of Fayetteville, a member of the Church of Christ and he loved to hunt. Survivors include his wife: Mary Patton Warren of Fayetteville, TN; 1 daughter: Linda & Ken Pearson of Fayetteville, TN; 1 grandson: Jason Moffett of Kelso, TN & 1 great grandson: Heath Moffett. Visitation with the family will be Friday evening from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mrs. Flora Payne
Funeral services for Mrs. Flora Payne, age 84, of New Hope, AL, who passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at her residence, will be conducted Saturday, January 21, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Marable officiating. Mrs. Payne was a native of Madison Co., AL, daughter of the late Issac & Carrie Moss McGaha, a housewife and a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include 2 sisters: Kathlean Fisher of New Hope, AL, Geroldine Roe of Indiana; 2 brothers: Homer McGaha of Revena, OH, Marshall McGaha of Hazel Green, AL; 5 grandchildren, several great grandchildren & 1 great-great grandchild. Visitation with the family will be Saturday evening from 4 until 7 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mr. Thomas Bailey
Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Bailey, age 74, of Elora, TN, who passed away Thursday, January 19, 2006 in the Southern Tennessee Medical Center, will be conducted Saturday, January 21, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Henry McPeters officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Mr. Bailey was a native of Jackson Co., AL, son of the late George Harvey & Lucy Susan Robertson Bailey, a heating and air conditioning technician, a National Guard veteran and a member of the Baptist Church. Along with his parents, Mr. Bailey was preceded in death by 3 sisters: Linda Bredemeier, Imogene Wilson, Evelyn Gifford; 1 brother: Ralph Bailey. Survivors include his wife: Catherine Bailey of Elora, TN; 6 daughters: Kathy Williams of Taft, TN, Sherri & Jeremy Brewer of McBurg, TN, Carol & Steve Manley of Owen Cross Roads, AL, Angela & Michael Thomas of Pulaski, TN, Sandra Ottlinger, Debra Barton both of Scottsboro, AL; 2 sons: Tommy Bailey of Taft, TN, Mike Bailey of Scottsboro, AL; 1 sister: Jimmie Dean Wilbanks of Elora, TN; 3 brothers: Terry Bailey, Ricky Bailey both of Fayetteville, TN, Wayne Bailey of Winchester, TN and 15 grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be Friday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mrs. JoAnn Smith
Funeral services for Mrs. JoAnn Smith, age 62, of Flintville, TN, who passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at the Lincoln Medical Center, will be conducted Thursday, January 26, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Pitts officiating. Burial will follow in Flintville Cemetery. Mrs. Smith was a native of Lincoln County, daughter of Clara Morton of Fayetteville, TN & the late William Sterling Morton, a doll clothing seamstress, owner of JoAnn's Fashions and a member of Stewarts Chapel Baptist Church. Along with her father, Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by 1 brother: Thomas Franklin Morton. Survivors include her husband: Dickey Smith of Flintville, TN; 2 daughters: Kim & Jeff Eakes of Fayetteville, TN, Melissa & Tony Thomason of Flintville, TN; 4 grandchildren: Alyce Burgess, Jessica Eakes, Adam Eakes, Ashley Eakes; 1 great grandchild: Joseph Lane Hobbs; mother: Clara Morton of Fayetteville, TN; 3 sisters: Betty Carpenter of Delrose, TN, Billie Faye Wicks of Flintville, TN, Reba Stubblefield of Fayetteville, TN and dear friend: Denise Isbell. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
