Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
Elizabeth Loveday
2/29/2004
Elizabeth Ann Singleton Loveday, age 43, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, February 29, 2003. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her father William E. Singleton.
Survivors
She is survived by her husband, Rev. Richard Loveday, of 25 years in marriage and service; daughters, Dana & husband Robert Kelly, Courtney & husband Nathan Cron, and Erica Joy Loveday. Grandchildren, Isaiah Cron and Ashlyn Elizabeth Mykaela Cron. Mother, Joyce Singleton; Sister, Ramona & and husband Dwayne Frye; brother, Mike & wife Helen Singleton; Mother-In-Law, Pauline Loveday; Sister-in-law, Judy Breeden Hunt & brother-in-law Dennis Loveday. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Service
Funeral 3:30 P.M. Thursday, Berry Chapel. Dr. Hollie Miller officiating. Interment
to follow in Woodlawn cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Berry Funeral Home,Chapman Highway.
Kathy St. John
3/23/2003
St. John, Kathy, age 43, formerly of South Knoxville, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2003. Kathy accepted Christ as her Savior in her late 20's and was baptized and became a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. She will be sadly missed by her loving family and a host of friends.
Survivors
Her husband, Johnny Byrd; sons, Donald J. and Joshua; grandchildren; parents, Earnest and Shirley St. John; sister, Donna Clowers and husband, Randy; brother, Michael St. John and wife, Teresa; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Service
Funeral service 10:00 AM Friday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Clarence Gresham officiating. Interment
will follow in Mt. Olive cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Thursday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Mattie Riggs Harless
4/4/2002
Harless, Mattie Riggs, age 97, died peacefully April 4, 2002 at Fairpark Health Care Center. Member of Calvary Baptist Church, Alcoa. Preceded in death by husband, Lawton Harless and son, Delap Harless.
Survivors
Grandchildren: Fred, James, and Janice; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Lovana and Charles Ivey; brother, Bob Riggs; several devoted nieces and nephews; special friends: Clida Jarnigan, Clifford Tilson, and Paul Carr. Special thanks to the staff at Fairpark Health Care Center, Maryville, TN.
Service
Funeral service 7:00 PM Saturday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, with Clifford Tilson and Bruce Lane officiating. Interment
2:00 PM Sunday, Eusebia cemetery, Seymour, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Saturday in the Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Ted Smith
3/6/2004
Smith, Ted, age 77, passed away Saturday March 6, 2004 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was a member of Lynnwood United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by parents, Edward and Flora Smith; Daughter, Terry Reagan; three sisters, and two brothers
Survivors
Survived by wife: Myra Smith of Knoxville
Daughter:Nicole and husband Bryan Davis of Knoxville.Sons: Tracy and wife Judy Smith of Maryville, Stacy Smith of Knoxville.2 Grandchildren & 2 Great-Grandchidren.Sisters: Elizabeth Kerbo of Knoxville, Charlise and husband Earl Jones of Knoxville.Several Nieces and Nephews.
Service
Family will receive friends Monday March 7, 2004 from 6-8 P.M. Funeral 2 P.M. Tuesday at Lynnhurst Chapel. Rev. David Gass officiating. Interment
to follow at Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers will be Danny Kerbo, Eddie Smith, Tim Stamm, Robert Lawson, Jeff Lawson, Jack Jones, and Melvin Williams. Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Milford D. Kitts
4/6/2002
Kitts, Milford D. age 61 of Boyd’s Creek, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2002. He was a member of Kimberlin Heights Church of God and was a member of Melrose Lodge No. 671, F. & A.M. He was retired from Ford Motor Company in Sharonville, Ohio after 30 years of service where he was a member of Local 863 U.A.W.
Survivors
Wife Emma “Lee” Kitts; daughter and son-in-law Beverly R. Ellington and Denny; grandson Travis A. Bell and grandaughter Tara R. Ellington; brothers: Harold, Arvil L., Richard, and Louie Kitts; sisters: Wanda Matthews, Mildred Blevins, Maxine Weaver and Nellie Jean Kitts.
Service
Funeral service will be Tuesday, 11:00 AM at Kimberlin Heights Church of God with Rev. Becky Milligan officiating. Interment
at Boyd’s Creek cemetery. Family will receive friends Monday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Victoria Smith
7/20/2004
Smith, Victoria Madison -was stillborn on Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center.
Survivors
She is survived by her parents, Patti and Tim Smith; identical twin sister, Bailey Madison; sisters, Amanda and Lauren; brothers, Ryan and Noah; grandparents, Carolyn Smith and Rita Beal; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Service
Funeral service will be held 11 AM on Saturday, Berry Chapel, with Rev. Robert Countiss officiating. Family and friends will meet Saturday at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church cemetery, Lenoir, North Carolina, for a 5 PM interment
service. For additional information contact Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway 577-6666 www.berryfuneralhome.com or Pendry’s Funeral Home in Lenoir, North Carolina. 828-754-3441
Janet Paulette Loy Tinsley
4/5/2002
Tinsley, Janet Paulette Loy, age 55, of Knoxville passed away April 5, 2002. She attended Valley View Baptist Church. She was a bus driver for Knox County School System, bus # 199. She was preceeded in death by son Jerry Lynn Tinsley, and brother Michael Loy.
Survivors
Husband Kenneth A. Tinsley, Sr., daughter Joyce Christina Tinsley, and daughters and sons-in-law: Paula and Darrell Mikels, Lisa and Johnny Crisp, Angela and Mike Sanders; sons and daughters-in-law, Ryne and Jackie Tinsley, David and Melissa Tinsley, Kenneth Jr. and Donna Tinsley, and daughter-in-law Marilyn Tinsley; fourteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild; also mother Doris Ruth Underwood, father and step-mother Earl Sr. and Ruby Loy, brother Earl Loy, Jr. and sister Janice Rockwell and husband Rocky. Pallbearers will be grandsons.
Service
Funeral service Tuesday 7:00 PM, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Freddy Gibson and Rev. Terry Stinnett officiating. Interment
Wednesday 11:00 AM, Valley View Baptist Church cemetery. Family will receive friends Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Charles Shipley
3/6/2004
Shipley, Sr. Charles E. age 74 of Knoxville, passed away Saturday March 6, 2004 at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was a member of Norwood Church of Christ. Mr. Shipley was an avid Wrestling fan and a special loving grandfather. He was retired from Tom Houston Peanut Co. Preceded in death by parents; Fannie and Harold Green and son-in-law Alan Birdwell
Survivors
Survived by loving wife of 28 years; Edith Shipley,
Daughters and sons-in-law; Dianne and Neal Huffine
Kathie Birdwell and fiance’ Jack Nelson all of Knoxville
Son; Phillip A. Shipley Sr.
Son and daughter-in-law; Charles E. and Melinda Shipley Jr. all of New Mexico.
William H. and KC Shipley Sr. of LaFollette
Jason Scott and Brandi Shipley of Knoxville
14 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Brother and sister-in-law; William and Lee Shipley of Texas, and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins special friend Marilyn Shipley.
Service
The family will receive friends on Tuesday March 9, 2004, from 6 to 8 P.M. at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel, followed by funeral services at 8 P.M. with Reverend Glen “Bo” Selvage officiating. Family and friends will assemble at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel at 1:30 P.M. on Wednesday to go in procession to Greenwood cemetery for a 2 P.M. graveside service. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel 2300 W. Adair Dr.
DOYLE EVANS
5/19/2003
EVANS, DOYLE J., age 80, of North Knoxville, passed away Monday, May 19, 2003. He attended Temple Baptist Church of Fountain City. He was a graduate of Rule High School and retired with 21 years service from U.S. Coast Guard. Also retired after 18 years service from Baptist Hospital.
Survivors
Survived by wife, Hazel Evans; children, Angie Nichols and husband, Robert, Sonny Evans and wife, Julie, Jenny Everett and husband, Rich, Joy Newgent and husband, Sam, Lisa Kennard and husband, Jason; 12 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; niece, JoAnn Busic; nephews, Bill and Richard Evans.
Service
Private graveside service at Tennessee Veterans cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Alzheimers Association, P. O. Box 10088, Knoxville, TN 37939-9910. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. lynnhurstchapel.com
Mildred Acuff
2/25/2004
ACUFF, MILDRED SUE MAPLES, born January 6, 1923, went home to be with her Lord on February 25, 2004. Member of Halls CrossRoads Presbyterian Church since 1956; retired from UT Library after 17 years of service. Preceded in death by parents James W. Maples and Bessie C. McCall, grandson, Andrew Maples and brother, Jack Maples.
Survivors
Survived by husband of 59 years, Keith E. Acuff; sons and daughters-in-law, John and Barbara Acuff, Jim and Dusty Acuff and daughter and son-in-law, Patty and Steve Maples all of Knoxville; brother, Billy Maples of Eatontown, NJ; granddaughters and husbands, Alissa and Jeff McPherson, Summer and Joel Serino, Kristen and Paul James; granddaughters, Sarah Maples and Emily Acuff; grandsons,Matt Maples, Jason, Shane and James Acuff; great granddaughters, Sydnee and Kaitlin Acuff and Lainee McPherson; great grandson, Noah James; niece, Stephanie Packin; nephews, Jeff and Mike Maples.
Service
Family and friends will meet at Greenwood cemetery for 12 noon graveside service Saturday with Dr. Mike Boyd officiating. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. 2300 W. Adair Drive www.lynnhurstchapel.com
Pauline Rule Lane
4/7/2002
Lane, Pauline Rule, age 77, took the final step into Heaven on April 7, 2002. Loving, devoted mother who enjoyed every moment of being a special, caring granny. Lifelong member of Valley Grove Baptist Church and retired from Knox County Schools. Gardening and Tennessee sports were a joy in her life. Preceded in death by husband, Odell Cas Lane; parents, Clarence Rule and Hassie Rule Reed; and brother, Troye Rule.
Survivors
Son, Odell (Buddy) Jr.; daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Jerry Housewright, Shirley and Darrell Williams, Julie and Michael Lawrie, all of Knoxville; brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Jane Rule; sisters and brothers-in-law: Anna Ruth and Charles Vandergriff, Alma and Jim Millaway, Peggy and Charles Armour; granddaughter, Carrie Lane; grandsons: John Jason Greene, Chris Housewright, Daniel Lane, and Ross Ketron; special friend, Chrissie Lane Newman; extended family, Bruce Reed family, Jeanette Lane family, Aunt Hazel Latham family; and several nieces and nephews.
Service
Funeral service 8:00 PM Thursday, Valley Grove Baptist Church, with Dr. Bobby Tucker officiating. Interment
11:30 AM Friday, Valley Grove cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Jerry Housewright, Darrell Williams, Michael Lawrie, Robbie Savage, Jim Millaway, Jeff Johnson, and Charlie Ketron. The family will receive friends from 5:30 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday at Valley Grove Baptist Church. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Ted Smith
3/6/2004
SMITH, TED, age 77, passed away Saturday March 6, 2004 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was a member of Lynnwood United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by: parents, Edward and Flora Smith; daughter, Terry Reagan; three sisters, and two brothers.
Survivors
Survived by: wife, Myra Smith of Knoxville; daughter, Nicole and husband Bryan Davis of Knoxville; sons; Tracy and wife Judy Smith of Maryville, Stacy Smith of Knoxville; 2 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; sisters, Elizabeth Kerbo of Knoxville; Charlise and husband Earl Jones of Knoxville; several nieces and nephews.
Service
Family will receive friends Monday, March 7, 2004, from 6-8 pm. Funeral 2pm Tuesday at Lynnhurst Chapel. Rev. David Gass officiating. Interment
to follow at Greenwood cemetery. Pall bearers will be: Danny Kerbo, Eddie Smith, Tim Stamm, Robert Lawson, Jeff Lawson, Jack Jones, and Melvin Williams. Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. www.lynnhurstchapel.com
Virginia McDaniel Watkins
9/21/1998
Virginia McDaniel Watkins, age 86, died Monday, September 21, 1998, after a brief illness. Originally from Alabama, she was a Knoxville resident for over 60 years. She was a charter member and elder of Lake Hills Presbyterian Church, a member of Lakemoor Hills Garden Club, and a member of POE. She was preceded in death by her husbands, H.E. McDaniels, Jr. and William M. Watkins, Jr., and an infant son.
Survivors
Sisters: Martha Nell Henley - Cincinnati, OH
May W. Hinton - Florence, AL
Brother: John W. Blair - Florence, AL
Step-daughters: Ellen Watkins Cox - Nashville, TN
Mary Watkins Wasik - Sunnyvale, CA
Step-son: W.M. Watkins, III - Bell Buckle, TN
Brother-in-law: Howard McDaniel - Big Canoe, GA
Service
Memorial Service 11:00 AM Wednesday, Lake Hills Presbyterian Church, Dr. James McTyre officiating with reception following. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lake Hills Presbyterian Church or the charity or church of your choice. Friends may call at their convenience Tuesday from 5 to 8 PM at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.
James Wilkins
3/22/2002
Wilkins, James, age 80, of South Knoxville, passed away Friday, March 22, 2002 at Baptist Hospital. He retired from Murray Guard, Inc. and was a veteran of the United States Army having served during World War II. Preceded in death by first wife, Anna Mae and children, James Robert and Ronnie Dean Wilkins and Mary Sue Givens.
Survivors
Loving wife, Nora Lou Wilkins; children: Betty Petko, Bill Wilkins, Judy Davis, Donna Nahmod, Patricia Myers, Don Wilkins, Jerry Wilkins, Margaret Lis, Evelyn Givens, and Ernest Glenn; stepdaughters: Glenda Johnson and Dolly Biddle; 30 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; a host of friends and other relatives.
Service
Funeral service 2:00 PM Sunday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. George Gilbert and others officiating. Interment
will follow at Woodlawn cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Leo Galyon
9/20/1998
Leo Galyon, age 87, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, September 20, 1998. He was a lifetime member of Valley Grove Baptist Church. Preceded in death by wife, Mayford Galyon; son, Bennie Galyon; six sisters, three brothers.
Survivors
Son - David Galyon
Daughter - Betty Sise
11 grandchildren
21 great grandchildren
Sister: Molly Evans
Several nieces & nephews
Service
Funeral service 11:00 AM Wednesday at Valley Grove Baptist Church. Rev. Harry Mynatt officiating. Interment
to follow in Valley Grove cemetery. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 PM Tuesday, Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.
