Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
Geneva Jackson
Geneva Jackson, 85 of Gallatin, TN passed away May 9, 2008.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Jessie Gibson Wright.
She is survived by daughter and son in law, Ruby and Jim Hunt of Gallatin, TN; grandson, James Hunt; granddaughters, Janelle Brewster, Jeri Bess and Jeana Tippit; brother, W.L. Wright of Melborne, AR; sister, Rose Hopper of Vermillion, OH.
Graveside services and interment
were held May 11 in the Jacksboro Cemetery.
Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Anna B. Jones
Anna B. Jones, 82 of Lake City, passed away May 9, 2008 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was born March 26, 1926 in Briceville to the late Woody and Dora Braden White. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lake City. She enjoyed gardening, decorating her house, and spending time with her family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Eugene Jones.
She is survived by her sons, Terry Jones and wife, Eva of Clinton, Harold Jones and wife, Brenda of Indiana; daughters, Ann Long of Clinton; brothers, J.C. White of Indiana, R.C. White of Heiskell; sisters, Oda Mae Bennett of Atlanta, GA; seven grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and one great grandchild; several nieces and nephews and host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held May 11 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Brian Courtney officiating. Interment
was in the Woodhaven Memorial Gardens.
Hatmaker Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Larry Jones Sr.
Larry Jones Sr., age 57 of Duff, passed away May 9, 2008 at the Beech Tree Manor in Jellico.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Estel and Mae Chadwell Jones; brothers, Lonnie, Charles and Henry Jones; infant sister, Clara Jane Jones; sister, Millie Fuhrer.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Jones of Duff; son and daughter in law, Larry and Treena Jones of Davis Chapel; daughters and sons in law, Melinda and Ronnie Poore of Duff, Tammy and Robbie Weaver of Fincastle; grandchildren, Megan Jones, Jailey Poore, and special grandchild, Laura Milton; brothers and wives, Earl and Nikki Jones of Ohio, Danny and Tonya Jones of Westbourne; sisters, Shirley Market of Caryville, Bobbie Parker of Duff, Loretta Jones of Morristown; sisters and husbands, Debra and Rex Price of Duff, Lois and James Webb of Westbourne, Geraldine and Jerry Steakley of Westbourne, Kim and Danny Roberts of Springfield, IN,Lora and Harvey Spradlin of Westbourne, Edna and John Ell of White Oak; several other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held May 10 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with the Rev. Tim Dupuy officiating. Interment
was in the Odd Fellow Cemetery.
Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Billy Joe Letner
Billy Joe Letner, 74 of Lagrange, GA passed away May 6, 2008.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Shird Sr. and Ethel Letner; mother and father in law, Raymond and Goldie Douglas; brothers, Lawrence and J.L. Letner; sisters, Evelyn Sneed and Shirley Letner; father and mother in law, Raymond and Goldie Douglas.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Douglas Letner; daughter and son in law, Cynthia Jo and Rick Ogg of LaGrange, GA; grandchildren, Ashley and Jordan Ogg of LaGrange, GA; brother and wife, Shird, Jr. and Minnie Letner of PA.
Funeral services were held May 9 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rick Ogg officiating. Interment
was in the Woodlawn Cemetery.
Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Sandra Lobertini Miracle
Sandra Lobertini Miracle, 69 of Lafollette passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with cancer on May 13, 2008.
She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Frank Joseph and Delilah “Lila” Lobertini; grandparents, Giacinto and Leonilda Lobertini and Walter and Gertrude Speaks.
She is survived by her daughters, Kimberly and Terri Miracle and her grandson, Andrew Joseph Jackson who was the absolute light of her life; former husband and father of her children, Bill Miracle; brother and sister in law, Ronald David and Sue Lobertini; cherished nieces, Darla Lobertini Bullock, Ashley Ward Maples and Rachel Bullock; sister in law, Linda Huddleston Lobertini. As well as a host of beloved family and friends who have provided support and encouragement throughout her long battle.
Her family will celebrate her courage, dignity and quite humility on May 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the LaFollette United Methodist Church with services immediately following. Graveside service will be at noon on May 16 in the Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.
Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Karen McCart
Karen McCart, 42 of Caryville, passed away May 7, 2008 at the St. Mary’s Medical Center in Knoxville. She was a loving daughter, mother, and sister.
She was preceded in death by her father, Rube McCart; grandmother, Ether Phillips
She is survived by her daughters, Brittany Sizemore of Caryville and Shellina Sizemore of Caryville; mother, Wanda Sizemore of Caryville; step father, A.E. Sizemore of Caryville; brothers, Jimmy D. McCart of Caryville, Nathan D. McCart of Dayton, OH.
Funeral services were held May 10 in the Holley Gamble Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Caroline Curtis officiating. Interment
was in the Queener Cemetery.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Hugh Everett McCarty
Hugh Everett McCarty, 86, of LaFollette passed away May 6, 2008. Born January 13, 1922 in Union County and moved to Campbell County when Norris Dam was built. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist. He was a truck driver, laundry manager at the hospital, service station manager and farmer. He liked gardening and reading.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Velma Lee Foster McCarty; son, Wayne Leslie McCarty; parents Rev. and Mrs. Homer McCarty; brothers, Clyde Fairwell and Glen McCarty.
He is survived by his daughters and son in law, Barbara and Ray Ellison of Mt. Carmel, TN, Cheryl Hendricks of LaFollette; sons, Steven McCarty and wife, Cynthia of Redford, MI, Ronald McCarty and wife, Edye of Luther, MI, Larry McCarty and wife, Susan, Ulyeses McCarty and wife, Brenda, all of LaFollette; sister in law, Rosie McCarty of LaFollette; 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; brother, Ray McCarty and wife of Lebanon; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held May 10 in the Cross-Smith Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Orick officiating. Interment
was in the Sunrise Cemetery.
Cross-Smith Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Dessie Wilburn Noland
Dessie Wilburn Noland, 90, of LaFollette went home to be with the Lord May 10, 2008 from her home in Stinking Creek. She was born on April 2, 1918 to Lee and Nannie Wilburn, the youngest of 10 children. She lived in Leavenworth, WA for 55 years before moving back to Tennessee in October 2005. She was a member of Icicle Church of God in Leavenworth, WA. She loved reading her Bible and adored her many pets. She was a retired orchard worker.
She was preceded in death by husband, Henry Noland; parents, brothers and sisters.
She is sadly missed by her only son, Virgil Bowlin and wife ReEttia; grandchildren, Teresa Housley and husband Grover, Nora (Cis) Robbins and husband Larry, Sandra Bowlin, Mike Bowlin and wife Ida; great-grandchildren, Cheyenne, Travis, Derik, Duran, Jordy, Koby, Weston, and Karley; nieces, Carrie Harmon, Betty Coons and Annie Roberts; nephew, J.B. Smiddy and several great nieces and nephews; special care givers, Christy Bolton and Brenda Bolton.
Graveside services and interment
were held May 14 in the Melvin Cemetery with the Rev. Pat Ayers and Rev. Andrew Ayers officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Forks Grove Baptist Church, 564 Bethlehem Road, LaFollette, TN 37766.
Cross-Smith Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
