Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
Mrs. Ruby Reid
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Reid, age 92, of Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Friday, December 15, 2006 at the Donalson Care Center, will be conducted Thursday, December 28, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Reid was a native of Morgan Co., AL, daughter of the late Ezra & Sarah Dilbeck Edmondson, a seamstress, a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and was married to her husband: Winford Reid for 70 years. Survivors include 1 daughter: Joanne Katechis of Huntsville, AL; 2 brothers: Royce Reid of Ft. Worth, Texas, Merwyn Reid of Eureka Springs, Arkansas; 6 grandchildren: Chris Katechis, Erika Williams, Stacy Kelley, Jesse Reid, Shannon Williams, Kevin Reid and 6 great grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mrs. Alice Faye Horine
Alice Faye Lewis Horine entered into God's most precious embrace on December 27, 2006 after a long, courageous battle against lung cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family and the prayers of many. Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 2, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens. Faye spent the last years of her life working in school cafeterias. First in Swiss, MO, then at Benton Elementary school in St. Charles, MO. Faye often said she did not do this for money, but for the difference she believed she could make in a child's life, a hug or a kiss given during a student's difficult day was rewarded ten-fold by the smiles and hugs she received back and this is what mattered the most. She is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Paul Arthur Horine, her mother, Mageline & Don Martin of Destin, FL; her sons: Charles Michael & Ellen Lewis of Nashville, TN, Bruce Carlton & Misty Lewis of Niles, MI; her daughters: Teresa & Rich Lewis-Hutson of Wentzville, MO, Paula Faye Hale of St. Charles, MO; Her most precious grandchildren: Jeremy 'Jay' Lewis of Hermann, MO, Brandon Lewis of Springfield, MO, Robert Michael 'Beau' Lewis of Nashville, TN, Jake and Sydney Alexis Hale of St. Charles, MO; her loving great-grandson, Antonio Rodriguez, and his mother Rhonda Hutson of Wentzville, MO; brother: Dennis & Molly Boggs of Nashville, TN; sisters: Carol & Steve Pachik of Athens, AL, and Pam & Al Adams of Niceville, FL. She was preceded in death by her father: Joe Formwalt Boggs; brother: Joe Donald Boggs and her sister-in-law: Bonnie Faye Boggs Dunn. She is survived by numerous and much loved aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. Per Faye's request, instead of flower memorials, a donation to SSM Hospice, American Cancer Society, Meals on Wheels or a charity of choice will be sincerely appreciated. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday from noon until 2 p.m. in the chapel.
Mr. Barry Rogers
Funeral services for Mr. Barry Rogers, age 47, of Shelbyville, TN, who passed away Sunday, December 31, 2006, at his residence, will be conducted Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Petersburg First Baptist Church with Bro. Terry Mills & Bro. Doug Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Old Orchard Cemetery. Mr. Rogers was a native of Petersburg, TN, son of Emily Rogers of Petersburg, TN and the late Randel Rogers. He was an equipment operator and a member of the Petersburg First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife: Debbie Rogers of Shelbyville, TN; 3 daughters: Siobhan Goodman of Fayetteville, TN, Laura Rogers of Shelbyville, TN, Shayna Rogers of Flintville, TN; 1 step-daughter: Contessa Holley of Lawrenceburg, TN; grandchildren: Tyree, Lily, Alicia, Damion, Shelbie, Daylan, Cody, Emma & Madison; mother: Emily Rogers of Petersburg, TN; sisters: Rita Cowan, Lisa Wing both of Petersburg, TN and brothers: Jimmy Rogers of Wartrace, TN and Brent Rogers of Petersburg, TN. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Petersburg First Baptist Church.
Mr. Floyd R. Boyett
Funeral services for Mr. Floyd R. Boyett, age 83, of Flintville, TN, who passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at his residence, will be conducted Friday, January 5, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Elmer 'Buddy' Alverson officiating. Burial will follow in Kirkland Cemetery. Mr. Boyett was the son of the late Leamer & Iva Eakes Boyett, a laborer, a member of the Church of Christ and a Navy veteran. Along with his parents, Mr. Boyett was preceded in death by 1 son: Jerry Ray Boyett, step-mother: Bessie Boyett; brother: Bobby Boyett, sister: Doris Geralds and 4 grandchildren. Survivors include 6 daughters: Charolett Lindsey of Falkville, AL, Iva Jones of Meridianville, AL, Brenda Meeks of New Hope, AL, Libby & Bill Smith of Flintville, TN, Kay East of Madison, AL, Cathy & D.J. Holder of Huntsville, AL; 1 son: Floyd 'Milton' Boyett of Fayetteville, TN; 6 sisters: Ida Pigg of Flintville, TN, Marie Carroll of Valdese, NC, Hilda Metcalf, Faye Jackson both of Lynchburg, TN, Linda Harris of Kelso, TN, Polly Johnson of Shelbyville, TN; 17 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be Thursday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mrs. Louise Patterson
Funeral services for Mrs. Louise Patterson, age 89, of Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Thursday, January 4, 2007 at the Lincoln Medical Center, will be conducted Saturday, January 6, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Bro. James Barnes officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Patterson was a native of Moore Co., TN, daughter of the late William Travis & Fannie Mattie Sullivan Milstead. She was a homemaker and a member of the Stateline Methodist Church. Along with her parents, Mrs. Patterson was preceded in death by her husband: Eular Patterson; 3 sons: Chris Patterson, Johnny 'Moe' Patterson, Tim Patterson and 1 daughter: Brenda Kay Patterson. Survivors include 2 sons: Jackie Patterson, Mark Patterson both of Fayetteville, TN; 5 daughters: Rachel Young, Marjorie Wheeler both of Fayetteville, TN, Faye Barnett of Lewisburg, TN, Beverly Sisk & Peggy Patterson both of Flintville, TN; 26 Grandchildren and 35 Great Grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be Friday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mrs. Margaret M. Murphy
It is with regret that we announce the death of Mrs. Margaret M. Murphy, age 91, of Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Thursday, January 11, 2007 at the Lincoln Medical Center. Visitation with the family will be Saturday, January 13, 2007 from noon until 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home. A memorial Mass will follow at the St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Mrs. Murphy was a native of Chicago, IL, daughter of the late Joseph Lawrence & Margaret Sara Barry O'Connell. She was a secretary for the U.S. District Court and a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church. She is survived by 1 daughter: Denise Fahnestock of Fayetteville, TN; 7 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
Mr. Robert G. Arnold
Funeral services for Mr. Robert G. Arnold, age 72, of Crete, IL, formerly of Lincoln County, who passed away Friday, January 12, 2007 at the St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights, IL, will be conducted Thursday, January 18, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Plevna, AL with Rev. Henry McPeters officiating and Gallant Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. The body will lie in state 1 hour before time of service. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Mr. Arnold was a native of Moore Co., TN, son of the late Clarence Odell & Alcie Virginia Syler Arnold, a welder, a member of the Church of Christ and a Navy Veteran. Survivors include his wife: Lois Arnold of Crete, IL; 1 daughter: Brenda & Richard Klein of Woodstock, IL; 3 sons: David Arnold of California, Bruce & Michelle Arnold of Colorado Springs, CO, Kelvin Arnold of Crete, IL; 4 grandsons: Joseph, Paul, Richard, Andrew; 1 sister: Sue & Cleatus Sullivan of Ardmore, TN; 1 brother: J.W. & Annise Arnold of Elora, TN and several nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mrs. Madge Stafford
Funeral services for Mrs. Madge Stafford, age 86, of Fayetteville, TN, who passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at the Lincoln Medical Center, will be conducted Monday, January 22, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Ted Hambrick officiating. Mrs. Stafford was a native of Lincoln Co., TN, daughter of the late Walter & Noma Land Hambrick, a sales clerk and a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include her sister: Ruth & George Merritt of Huntsville, AL and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family will be Monday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the Gallant Funeral Home.
Mrs. Millie R. Welch
Funeral services for Mrs. Millie R. Welch, age 71, of Petersburg, TN, who passed away Sunday, January 21, 2007 at the Marshall Medical Center, will be conducted Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Petersburg chapel of the Fellowship Baptist Church with Rev. Leland Carden & Mr. James Chapman officiating and Gallant Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Burial will follow in Old Orchard Cemetery. Mrs. Welch was a native of Bedford Co., TN, daughter of the late A.B. & Bessie Conley Smith, worked for Genesco and the Petersburg Grocery and was a member of the Baptist Church. Along with her parents, Mrs. Welch was preceded in death by 1 son: Danny Smith. Survivors include her husband: Gerald Welch of Petersburg, TN; 2 daughters: Cheryl Keny, Sylvia Wilburn both of Lewisburg, TN; 3 sons: Rick Smith of Beach Grove, TN, Jackie Welch, Darshall Welch both of Petersburg, TN; 3 sisters: Bettie Sawyer, Hilda Smith both of Shelbyville, TN, Faye Johnson of Shelby, MI; 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Fellowship Baptist Church.
Mrs. Addie Bea Horton
Funeral services for Mrs. Addie Bea Horton, age 69, of Kelso, TN, who passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at her residence, will be conducted Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Gallant Funeral Home with Rev. Bennie Epps & Rev. Danny Bell officiating. Burial will follow in Flintville Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Foust officiating at the graveside. Mrs. Horton was a native of Lincoln Co., TN, daughter of the late Buford Earl & Vollie Pitts Weir, she was retired from the cafeteria at Flintville School and a member of Stewarts Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband: Lee Vaughn Horton of Kelso, TN; 1 daughter: Karen D. & Chuck D. Barnes; 3 sons: Michael L. & Sherry Horton, Mark D. & La-Gay Horton, Jeff L. & Sherrie Horton; 9 grandchildren: Nicholas L. Barnes, Ashley D. Barnes, Whitney M. Horton, Kesha V. Horton, Joshua W. Barnes, Ethan C. Horton, Halie A. Horton, Alexis L. Horton, Dalenna J. Horton; 3 sisters: June & Bobby Jean, Carol Cash, Lorene & Larry Jones; 4 brothers: Dexter & Eunice Weir, Joe & Betty Jane Weir, Waylon & Nancy Weir, Gary & Betty Florence Weir and special friend: Mrs. Chris Curtis. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Gallant Funeral Home.
