Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
Margie Lee Coffey Chambers
2/23/2004
Chambers, Margie Lee Coffey, passed away at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Monday, February 23, 2004. She was born July 25, 1919 in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was retired from Robertshaw Fulton Credit Union and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Jean Sands Coffey and her beloved husband Woodrow O. Chambers, son of W. H. Chambers and Ester Renneau Chambers. She was also preceded in death by sisters Nora Hensley of Knoxville and Edith Williams of Atlanta and a brother Shelley Coffeey killed in World War II.
Survivors
Sister Etta Jones of Knoxville; two daughters: Linda Gail Chambers of Columbus, Ohio and Brenda C. Carter and husband Thomas Lee Carter of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was the grandmother of Thomas C. Carter of New York and Gina (and husband Jeff) Kroner of Oakley, California and the great-grandmother of Noah Aaron and Ethan Liam Kroner of Oakley, California. She was blessed and is survived by compassionate caregivers Joanna, Angie, Diane, Trenia, Patsy, Terry, and Linda.
Service
The extended family will meet at Berry Funeral Home the evening of Thursday, February 26 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM for viewing and celebration. A graveside service will be held Friday at 1:00 PM at Woodlawn cemetery. Dr. George Hollander will officiate. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Charles Crigger
12/28/2005
Charles W. Crigger, age 74 of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at Parkwest Medical Center. He was a retired Lt. from Knoxville Police Department and later served as head of security at Parkwest Medical Center. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Police for 50 years.He was a veteran of the US Navy during the Korean War. Preceded in death by his wife, Joe Crigger; son, Mark Crigger; parents, Roy and Christine Crigger; and brother, Herman Crigger.
Survivors
Survivors include son, Mike Crigger of Knoxville; daughter, Sherry and husband Jim Janney of Atlanta; daughter-in-law, Rena Crigger of Knoxville, grandchildren, Matthew Crigger, Kevin Crigger, Courtney Janney, Bradley Janney, Joe-Joe Janney, and Lauren Crigger; and several nieces and nephews.
Service
Graveside service will be Friday at 12:00 PM at Lynnhurst cemetery with military honors provided by Volunteer State Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home
Hazel Stevenson
4/8/2008
Stevenson, Hazel Marie Kirby –age 86, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, April 8, 2008. Hazel touched many people, her family, and friends with a gentle and kind spirit. She will be greatly missed. She graduated from Farragut High School and Purdue University with at BA Degree and Master’s Degree in Media Science. Hazel was a high school teacher and head librarian. She also served on the Library Board in Georgia. Preceded in death by parents, Carrie Ellen Keith Kirby and Enoch McKinley Kirby; husband of 52 years, Dale Stevenson and granddaughter, Rachel M. Stevenson.
Survivors
Twin daughters, Sandra Blanche Stevenson of Knoxville, Tennessee and Sharon Ellen Stevenson Switz and husband, Ted of Jordan, Arkansas; son, Larry Dale Stevenson and wife, Diane of Lafayette, Indiana; grandson, Brent A. Stevenson and wife, Lindsey Pillers Stevenson of Indianapolis, Indiana; sisters, Mary Rose Kirby Mueller and husband, Delbert of Cordova, Tennessee; Bettye Kirby Powers and husband, Charles of Knoxville, Tennessee; Wanda Kirby Henderson of Big Canoe, Georgia; brothers, William Rufus Kirby and wife, Betty of Pensacola, Florida and Donald Kirby; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Service
Funeral service 2:00 PM Friday, Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Rev. Leonard Turner officiating. Interment
will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends following the interment
at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 5401 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37919, in memory of her granddaughter, Rachel M. Stevenson. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Eugene Burgin
1/6/2009
Burgin, Eugene W., age 80, of South Knoxville went to be with the Lord January 6, 2009 at Park West Medical Center. He was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church. He graduated from Young High School Class of 1947 and attended the University of Tennessee on a football scholarship under Coach Robert Neyland. He served in the military where he played football for the overseas Army team and was selected for both offensive and defensive all-star teams. On returning to Knoxville he began working for the Knoxville Journal as district manager and attended and played football for Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City, TN. His career in automobile sales began as owner of Parkway Motor Sales on Chapman Highway and in 1967 became the owner of Burgin Dodge, Inc. In his 36 years as a Dodge Dealer he received every award for excellence offered by the Chrysler Corporation, and was recognized as #1 in the nation for customer service in the Dodge Division. He retired in 2003. He is preceded in death by his father Freeman H. Burgin and mother Neva Cutshaw Burgin.
Survivors
Survived by wife of 58 years, Betty Jo Ogle Burgin, son and daughter in law Stephen (Deacon)and Judi Burgin, daughters and son in laws Sherry Rhoton and Dale Rhoton and Sandy and David Houston, grandchildren Rebecca Day and husband Brian, Tyler Rhoton and wife Emily, Ryan Burgin and wife Christie, Jeremy Burgin, Josh Burgin and wife Meredith, Elizabeth Claybaker and husband Ben, Jonathan Houston and wife Kristy, Rachel Austin and husband Aaron, and Gabriel Houston (deceased), as well as 10 great-grandchildren, brothers and in laws Jay and Margaret Burgin, Darrahl and Jerry Burgin, Homer Burgin and many nieces and nephews.
Service
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 9, 2009 at Sevier Heights Baptist Church at 7:30pm with Pastors David Houston, Hollie Miller and Tim Miller officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Sevier Heights Baptist Church, 3232 Alcoa Hwy., Knoxville, TN 37920 or Alzheimer’s Association, 2200 Sutherland Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37919. Friends will meet at the entrance of Woodlawn cemetery at 10:45 am Saturday for an 11:00am interment
service. The family will receive friends from 4:30pm to 7:30pm Friday prior to the service at Sevier Heights Baptist Church. All of his grandsons will be pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the Young High School Class of 1947 and special friend, John Lockridge. The family would like to thank the 3rd floor staff at Park west Medical Center for their wonderful care. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy. You are invited to share your thoughts and memories of Gene at his memorial website at www.MeM.com.
V.E. (Ed) Blackwelder
5/20/2002
Blackwelder, V.E. “Ed”, age 81, of South Knoxville, passed away after bravely fighting an overwhelming illness, May 20, 2002 at Baptist Hospital. Member, Deacon, and Minister of Music of Gayland Heights Baptist church. He also served as music director at Immanuel Baptist Church for 29 years. He was the band director at South High School for 15 years and also taught at Carter and Halls High School. Veteran of United States Navy where he was a member of the Navy Band during World War II. Lifetime member of East Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association. He was also a graduate of the University of Tennessee and attended Notre Dame and University of Southern California.
Survivors
Wife of 55 years, Gladys Blackwelder; twin children, Robert “Bob” Blackwelder and Barbara Mascola; son-in-law, Joe Mascola; grandson, Joseph Mascola.
Service
Funeral service 8:00 PM Thursday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Charles Webb, Rev. Dave Ward, and Rev. Gary Baker officiating. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be: Fred Randles, Russell Ramsay, Chuck Sayne, Ernie Gammon, Mark Humphrey, Steve Bodenheimer, Abed Omari, V.C. Adcock, Mike Rule, Larry Sims, Garry Sims, Boyd Sims, John Grooms, Gerald Campbell, Carlos Beeler, David Cate, Gene Rimmer, Carl Murphy, David Nelson, Ernest Sharp, and Gene White. Family and friends will meet at Woodlawn cemetery Friday for an 11:00 AM interment
service. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Robert Roy
4/19/2004
Roy, Robert, age 82 of Lake Wales, Florida, formerly of Maryville, went to be with the Lord Monday, April 19, 2004 at his residence. He was a veteran of the US Army serving during WWII.
Survivors
Survived by loving and devoted wife of 47 years, Mable Roy; daughters, Sue Terrell and Husband, Linwood, Carol Athas and husband, Nicholas; sons, James Orick and wife, Helen, Donald Orick and wife, Sally; 14 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild; sister, Maude Keller; brothers, Bill Roy and wife, Ginger, Albert Roy and wife, Betty; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Service
The funeral service will be Thursday, 1:00 PM at Berry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ronald Morton officiating. Interment
will follow in Galilee Baptist Church cemetery. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Alverta Whaley King
5/21/2002
King, Alverta Whaley, age 99, of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at Sevier County Health Care. Member of Church Street Methodist Church. Retired teacher of 43 years from Knox and Sevier County School Systems. Preceded in death by parents, Sandridge M. and Alazania Ogle Whaley; brothers, Thomas, Rufus, Austin, Clisba, and Olin Whaley; sisters, Eliza Whaley and Minda Ellison.
Survivors
Son and daughter-in-law, Curtis and Barbara King of Knoxville; daughter, Imogene (Jean) Layman and husband, Burnice King; granddaughters: Kathy and husband, Keith Martin of Roanoke, Virginia; Laura and husband, Grant Duncan of Woodstock, MD; four great-grandchildren; four nephews.
Service
Funeral service Friday 8:00 PM, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. William J. Fowler and Rev. Cable Trent officiating. Family and friends will meet at Shiloh cemetery, Pigeon Forge, 1:45 PM Saturday for a 2:00 PM graveside service and interment. The family will receive friends Friday from 6:30 PM until 8:00 PM at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Thomas Howard Polk, Jr.
7/19/2004
Polk, Jr., Thomas Howard, born April 13, 1962, originally of Westville, NJ, but a resident of East Tennessee since 1993 and Blount County since 1998, went home to be with the Lord from Blount Memorial Hospital on July 19, 2004, after complications from many long battles with a terminal illness, which we are happy to proclaim Jesus has finally won the victory over Tom’s war with this disease and this Faithful servant is now at home resting in peace with his Father, as promised in 1999 when Tom’s journey first began. Upon graduation in 1980 from Gateway High School in Westville, NJ, Tom went on to serve 4 years in the USAF as a Food Service Specialist. Tom was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN as well as the Tennessee State Guard out of Knoxville, TN. He also dedicated his time as a volunteer in the ICU waiting room at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, TN. At the time Tom was called home he was a disabled veteran and faithful servant, as well as a devoted Husband, Father, and Gampa. He was welcomed home by his mother Lucy Shipley Polk and father, Thomas Howard Polk, Sr.
Survivors
Loving wife, Charla Polk; caring children Gregg, Jimmy, Darrell, Joseph, Crissy, Sarah, and Dana; two grandbabies, Jonathan and Autumn; two brothers, Joseph and Ken; sisters-in-law, Lisa and Dorothy; nieces Rebecca, Catherine, and Aurora; nephew Anthony; Godchild Brittnee; as well as survived by a support system of very dear close friends from the community and from states and countries all around (some of which we don’t even know) that have continued to keep prayers for him and his family flowing for many years and have been much appreciated, felt, heard, and honored by God our Father.
Service
A celebration and Testimony service will be held Saturday afternoon at 3:00 PM at Sevier Heights Baptist Church, Alcoa Highway. Friends and family who would like to rejoice along with the family about Tom’s home coming may do so from 1:00 PM until 2:30 PM. Graveside burial for immediate family and close friends will be Monday morning at 11:30 am at the Tennessee State Veterans cemetery, Knoxville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Tom to the Blount Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, 9087 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. The family would like to express their deepest thanks to the staff at both Blount Memorial Hospital and Morning View Transitional Care Center for all the tender loving care they showed Tom while he was in their care over the past years. As well as the staff of Dr. Carole Long, it made the struggles he was facing much more of a blessing than you will ever know. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
James A. (Jim) Thomas
5/26/2002
Thomas, James A. (Jim), age 69, of Seymour, died Saturday, May 26, 2002.
Survivors
Wife, Susan Thomas; son, Baxter Thomas of Louisville, Kentucky; son and daughter-in-law, David and Gina Thomas of Wilmington, North Carolina and their four daughters; son, Andrew Thomas of Knoxville, Tennessee; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Kathy Thomas of Sevierville, Tennessee; two grandchildren of daughter, Sharon Hobbs, deceased; sister, Sally Green of Memphis, Indiana; cousin, Helen Barrett of Florida; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Service
Family and friends will meet at the Rotunda at Tennessee Veterans cemetery for a graveside service Friday, 1:30 PM, with Rev. Rick Loader officiating. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, send memorial contributions to the James A. Thomas Memorial Scholarship at First Christian Church, P.O. Box 2175, Bardstown, Kentucky 40004. Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway in charge of arrangements.
Martha Hartman Sexton
5/19/2002
Sexton, Martha (Hartman), of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2002 at East Tennessee Baptist Hospital. She was a member of South Knoxville Baptist Church and the Telephone Pioneers of America. She retired after 43 years of service with South Central Bell. She is preceded in death by father and mother, Herbert F. and Eva J. Hartman, and husband John T. (Jay) Sexton.
Survivors
son, David F. Sexton and wife, Martha J. Sexton; grandson David J. Sexton and wife Deanna; grandson Thomas Scott Sexton; great-grandsons, Garrett, Nicholas, and Bryson Sexton; and special aunt, Pearl Griggs. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Thorn Grove Baptist Church building fund at 10200 Thorngrove Pike, Strawberry Plains, TN 37871.
Service
Graveside service Wednesday, 11:00 AM, Woodlawn cemetery with Dr. Ted Padgett and Rev. Tim Tatum officiating. Family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday, Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Ken Norton
4/18/2004
Norton, Ken, age 47, of South Knoxville, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2004 at Baptist Hospital. Preceded in death by father, Hubert Norton.
Survivors
Loving and devoted wife of 28 years, Brenda Norton; son, Keith Norton; daughters, Tracie Norton Spears and Megan Stout; grandchildren, Taylor and Cody Spears; mother, Kate Norton; brothers and sister, Ray, Rex, William and Barbara Norton.
Service
Per the family’s request, there will be no services. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Emma Lee (Emily) Stinnett Harris
5/21/2002
Harris, Emma Lee “Emily” Stinnett, age 76, of South Knoxville, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 21, 2002 and has now joined the love of her life, husband, Bob in Heaven. Also preceded in death by parents, Rufus and Leah Mae Parsons Stinnett; one brother and three sisters. Retired from UT Hospital dietary services as a supervisor after 20 years of service. Most recently worked for her son, David at Machine Fabrication and Repair. Member of Hillcrest United Methodist Church.
Survivors
Her four children: Brenda and James T. Fuller of Columbia; SC; Carol and John G. McCarter of Karns; Robert E. and Shirley Harris of South Knoxville; David R. and Karen Harris of Paint Rock, Tennessee; grandchildren: Hilary and Joseph A. Timmons III of Columbia, SC; John M. and Sarah E. McCarter; Dudley and Ruth Hurst of Wartburg; Tina and Johnny Hawn of Dandridge; Robert E. Harris III; great-grandchildren: Joseph Timmons IV; Christine, Elizabeth, and Rebecca Hurst; Kelsey and Katelyn Haun; brother, Marvin Stinnett; and a host of other relatives and friends. Emily never met a stranger.
Service
Funeral service Thursday 8:00 PM, Hillcrest United Methodist Church, 1615 Price Avenue, off of Sevier Avenue, with Rev. Dennis Ford officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hillcrest United Methodist Church Dogwood Elementary School Project. Family and friends will meet at Woodlawn cemetery Friday for an 11:00 AM interment. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Hillcrest United Methodist Church. Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway in charge of arrangements.
Maxine Miller
4/22/2004
MILLER, MAXINE age 63 of Knoxville, passed away Thursday April 22, 2004 at St. Mary’s Residential Hospice after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Member of Halls Christian Church. Retired from Bell South and United Way of Knoxville as a labor liason. Member of Knoxville-Oak Ridge Labor Council, AFL-CIO, CWA Local #3805. Member of Mildred Buffler Daytime Women’s Democrat Club. A graduate of Leadership Knoxville and member of Telephone Pioneers of Knoxville. Preceded in death by her mother, Mae Miller and great nephew, Hunter Headrick.
Survivors
Survivors: sister, Arlene Coleman of Knoxville; brothers: Ray Miller and wife Sondra of Knoxville; Ed Miller and wife Sonya of Cleveland, OH; nephews: Chris Headrick and wife Angell and their children Brittany and Nicholas Davis; Jimmy Coleman and wife Janet and their children Jeremy and Megan; Phillip Coleman and his children Drew and Devin; nieces: Melissa Vanover and husband Lundon; Teela Miller and Tiara Miller and many dedicated and devoted friends.
Service
The funeral service will be Saturday at 4:00 p.m. at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with Rev. Larry Woods officiating. Family and friends will meet at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel by 1:30 p.m. Sunday and go in procession to Greenwood cemetery for 2:00 p.m. graveside service and interment. The family will receive friends 1-4 p.m. Saturday at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel. 2300 W. Adair Drive. Those who wish may make memorials to United Way of Knoxville.
Dorothy Y. (Stratton) Pressley
5/25/2002
Pressley, Dorothy Y. (Stratton), age 57, of Seymour, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 25, 2002. Member of Seymour Community Church. Preceded in death by parents, Horace & Jeanetta Statton; brother, Ross L. Stratton; sister, Doris Stratton Tabler Reed.
Survivors
Husband of 31 years, Thomas E. Pressley, Sr.; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas E. Pressley, Jr. & Ginger; daughter, Michelle D. Pressley; granddaughter, Sydney Faith Pressley, all of Seymour; brother and sisters-in-law: Reid & Marie Statton, Faye Stratton, all of Vonore; brother-in-law and wife, Joseph H. & Bea Pressley, of Seymour; several nieces and nephews.
Service
Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 27, 2002 at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway with the funeral service at 8 PM, Pastor Ed Parton of Freedom Baptist Church and Pastor August (Pete) Koster III of Seymour Community Church officiating. Family and friends will meet at Berry Funeral Home at 9:00 AM Tuesday, May 28, 2002 and will proceed to Sherwood Memorial Gardens for a 10:00 AM interment
service. Memorials may be made to Seymour Community Church Building Fund, Seymour, TN 37865.
Aubrey William Brewer
2/19/2002
Brewer, Aubrey William “A.W.”, age 61 of South Knoxville, was given eternal peace and rest after a lengthy and courageous battle with failing health on Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at 7:10 AM, at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. He is preceded in death by father, John William Brewer; brothers, Robert “Bob” Sledge, Johnny Brewer; and sister, Peggy Cox.
Survivors
He leaves behind, devoted and loving girlfriend, Brenda Loveday, whom he cherished; and faithful dog, Pedab; mother, Audrey Cate Brewer; sister, Bea Terry; brother, Rondie Brewer; former wife of 23 years and mother of his daughters, Lillie M. Brewer; daughters, Teresa A. Rowland (Dave), Deborah B. Massey; and Stephanie N. Brewer; grandchildren, Chris Willis, Stephen Massey, Jr., Kaitlyn Massey and several nieces and nephews.
Service
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held Friday, 7:00 PM in the Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway, with Rev. Stephen K. Doyal presiding over the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Project Help, c/o KUB, P.O. Box 59017, Knoxville, TN 37950-9017. The family will receive friends Friday from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM prior to the service in the Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Edgar Massingale
4/21/2004
MASSINGALE, EDGAR LEE “PETE” age 88 went to be with the Lord on April 21, 2004 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Was formerly a pitcher with the Lonesome Pine Baseball League in the early ‘30’s. Retired from Alcoa Aluminum with 36 years of service having helped organize and later became plant chairman of the AFL-CIO steel workers union. He was concerned with helping the “ working man”. Past President of Halls Democrat Club. Member of the Bob Temple North side YMCA where he remained active until his death.
Survivors
Mr. Massingale was very proud of his family and is survived by loving wife of 63 years, Wanda Hubbs Massingale. Daughters and sons-in-law: Sandra and Ray Smyth, Brenda and Jack Waters, Sheila and Ronnie McNutt; son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Jan Massingale; Grandchildren: Rebecca Carter, Amy Cofer, Kelli Jones, Audra Dickert, Ronnie Massingale, Jr., Bryan Massingale, Laura Massingale, Dustin McNutt, Darren McNutt; Great Grandchildren: Morgan Carter, Andy and Kate Cofer, Ryan Jones, Ronald Massingale, III, Gabriel Massingale. His Family finds great strength in remembering his teaching that we are the “Same Flesh and Blood.”
Service
Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 pm at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with Rev. Jack Homesley and Dr. Charles Earl officiating. Entombment will follow at Greenwood cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers will be grandsons; Ronnie, Jr., and Bryan Massingale, Dustin and Darren McNutt; sons-in-law: Ray Smyth, Jack Waters, Ronnie McNutt, brother-in-law Fred Dodson. The family will receive friends 12 pm – 2 pm on Saturday. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr., Knoxville, TN 37918 (865-689-8888) is serving the family. Additional information is available through www.lynnhurstchapel.com/mem and through this site we invite you to share your thoughts and fond memories with our family.
