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Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
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.

Lola Jane Evans
2/3/2002

Evans, Lola Jane, age 71, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2002. Preceded in death by husband, Neal M. Evans.

Survivors

Son & daughter-in-law, Darrell and Judith Evans; grandchildren: Darrell II and Cody J. Evans; several nieces and nephews.

Service

Graveside service Thursday, 1:00 PM at Woodlawn cemetery with Rev. Tom King officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.

Willie Taylor
4/22/2004

TAYLOR, WILLIE EZELL age 94, of Knoxville, formerly of Jena, LA, passed away Thursday April 22, 2004 at Hillcrest North Nursing Home.

Survivors

Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Janelle T. and Dale Honeycutt; grandson and wife, Mark and Renee’ Honeycutt, grandson, Joel T. Honeycutt. Many extended family members.

Service

The family will receive friends from 12 - 2 pm Tuesday with services Tuesday 2 pm at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Jena, LA. Interment icon Woodland and Richardson cemetery in Jena, LA. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to Recreation Department at Hillcrest North Nursing Home, 5321 Beverly Park Circle, Knoxville, TN 37918. Arrangements Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr., Knoxville, TN 37918, (865-689-8888). 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.

Sarah S. (Sadie) Arnold
5/27/2002

Arnold, Sarah S., (Sadie), age 73, of South Knoxville, passed away Monday, May 27, 2002 at St. Mary’s Residential Hospice. Member of Lake Forest Presbyterian Church and retired from Knoxville City School System. Preceded in death by parents, Rem C. and Annie Adkins Sise.

Survivors

Husband of 53 years, James E. Arnold; daughters: Frances A. Dunn and husband, John R. Dunn, III of Seymour; Ellisa Rose Arnold of Seymour, Tennessee; son, Charles H. Arnold of Chattanooga, Tennessee; grandchildren: Jack and Sarah Dunn and Jim Arnold; brothers: Calvin and Ed Sise; sisters: Louise Sise; Pauline Cole; several nieces and nephews.

Service

A Celebration of Life service will be at 5:00 PM Wednesday, Lake Forest Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Kirk Werner officiating. Interment icon will be private at Woodlawn cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 4:00 PM until 5:00 PM prior to the services at Lake Forest Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.

Mildred Farley Cunningham
1/29/2002

Cunningham, Mildred Farley, of Seymour, formerly of Knoxville and Halls, and reared in Union County, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2002, at home. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Fountain City. Preceded in death by her husband, Clarence E. Cunningham, Sr., and her parents, Dossie Acuff Farley Pierce and Frank Farley of Union County.

Survivors

Her three children, daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Jimmy Timmons; son, Clarence E. Bud Cunningham, Jr. of Jefferson City, Tenn., and daughter, Brenda Cunningham of Seymour. She loved all of her grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth Seiferth, James E. Cunningham, Gary Timmons, Vickie Harris, and Julie Bettencourt, and Daniel Cunningham. She was blessed with eight great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She is also survived by her sister, Betty Wolfenbarger of Kennesaw, Ga., formerly of Knoxville.

Service

Funeral service will be Thursday 7:00 PM, Berry Chapel with Rev. Mickey Rainwater officiating. Interment icon will Friday 2:00 PM at Dyer cemetery in Luttrell, Tenn. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.

Victor Morgan Davis, Jr.
4/24/2004

Davis, Victor Morgan Jr., passed away Saturday, April 24, 2004 at University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was a lifelong member of Church Street United Methodist Church. He was retired after 40 years from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee, where he was the manager of Provider Services for the Knoxville Region. He was a WWII POW and Veteran who received The Purple Heart following The Battle of the Bulge. Vic was an avid fisherman, both fresh and saltwater. His love for the sport was freely shared with all. Not only was he willing to teach anyone interested, but always willing to share his special fishing holes. Preceded in death by his father, Victor Morgan Davis, Sr., Alumni Secretary and Personnel Director at The University of Tennessee; mother, Virginia Briggs Davis and sister, Virginia Davis Bonner.

Survivors

Children: Victor Morgan Davis, III and wife, Patti of Seymour; Nancy Davis Cox and husband, Danny of Knoxville; Mary Alice Davis and husband, Monte Boone of Atlanta; Kent William Davis and wife, Lynn of Farragut; grandchildren: Camellia and Virginia Davis, Laura Beth and Jay Ellington, Nicholas, Morgan and Rachel Cox, Davis Cole McLemore and Hallie and Sydney Davis. Also survived by Sugar and David Adcock; several nieces, nephews and many dear friends.

Service

Funeral service 7:30 PM Monday at Church Street United Methodist Church in Knoxville. Interment icon will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Church Street United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends Monday from 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM at Church Street United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com/mem

George P. Galyon
5/31/2002

Galyon, George P. age 96, of Knoxville passed away Friday, May 31, 2002. He was a member of Meridian Baptist Church. Retired from Alcoa Aluminum Company in 1970. He was preceded in death by wife Zella Galyon and daughters Bernice Eggers and Beatrice Rimmer.

Survivors

Daughter Dora Myers; son Gene Galyon; son-in-law Gene Rimmer and daughter-in-law Jerry Galyon; sister Ethel Hurst; 10 grandchildren, several great- grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, several nieces and nephews.

Service

Funeral services will be Monday 11:00 AM at Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Dana Fachman and Rev. George Gilbert officiating. Interment icon will follow at Highland South cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.

Billy Sunday King
1/31/2002

King, Billy Sunday, age 86, passed away January 31, 2002 at NHC Ft. Sanders. Mr. King was retired from the United States Postal Service, World War II veteran receiving two purple hearts and a lifelong member of New Prospect Presbyterian Church, Knoxville. Mr. King was preceded in death by wife, Cuneda Fine King; mother and father, Ella and Audley King; brothers, Orville King, Burnette King, Audley Ray Jr. King, and John Blankenship King; sisters, Evelyn McClain and Bernice Thomas.

Survivors

Daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Randy Compton; grandchildren, Nick Compton and Lacey Fawver; great-grandchildren, Taylor, Ryan, and Cobey; sister, Lou Thomas; sisters and brothers-in-law, Elnora and Kenneth Brown, Peggy and Ben Henry; brother-in-law, Tommy E. Thomas and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank all the nurses and staff at NHC Ft. Sanders for their loving care and patience.

Service

Funeral service 2:00 PM Sunday at New Prospect Presbyterian Church with Rev. Tom Warren officiating. Interment icon will follow in New Prospect Presbyterian Church cemetery. The Volunteer Honor Guard will assist with the services. Memorials and contributions suggested to New Prospect Presbyterian Church, 6200 Sevierville Pike, Knoxville, Tenn. 37920. The family will receive friends Saturday from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.

John Samuel (Sam) Bruce
4/24/2004

Bruce, John Samuel (Sam) – age 65 of North Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2004 at Baptist Medical Center. Sam’s 65 years were filled with energy, faith and a deep love for his family and friends. He grew up in Boston, GA and has called Knoxville home for 36 years. Sam served in the Air Force and was stationed in Japan. He was a long time member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. He was employed by National Waterworks (Davis Meter) for 40 years as a District Manager. Sam served as an Associate Member on the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Association of Utility Districts and was placed on their wall of fame. He loved the outdoors where he spent time hunting, fishing, golfing, camping and feeding his chipmunks. His favorite hobby, however, was aviation. He was an avid pilot who spent time hanging out at Island Home Airport. Sam’s greatest passion was for his wife, 2 children and their spouses and 4 grandchildren. His quick wit, smooth demeanor and South Georgia accent will be missed by all who knew and loved him. The family would like to thank Dr. Richard Lee and his staff at Baptist Hospital for the love and care of Sam. Preceded in death by parents, Walter and Mary Ruth Bruce.

Survivors

Survived by his best friend and wife, Janice Schneider Bruce; son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Kristy Bruce; daughter and son-in-law, Jami and Brad Dye; grandchildren, Jake, Sam, Lauren and Hayden; brother and sister-in-law, Walt and Jill Bruce; sister, Jeanne Bradshaw; sister and brother-in-law, Sarah and Ed Jackson; brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Marion Bruce; sister, Mary Burleson; brother and sister-in-law, Al and Linda Bruce; brother, Mike Bruce; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Johnny and Susie Schneider and many nieces and nephews.

Service

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 27 from 5:00 to 7:30 PM at Wallace Memorial Baptist Church and a celebration of his life will follow with Rev. Doug White, Dr. Mike Boyd, and Rev. Kent Williams officiating. Family and friends will meet at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel Wednesday and proceed to the Mausoleum located next to the funeral home for an 11:00 AM Committal Service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wallace Memorial Baptist Church Building Fund, 701 Merchants Drive, Knoxville, TN 37912 or the First Baptist Church of Boston, GA, 31626. Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Drive, 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.

Mary L. Lovelace
6/11/2002

Lovelace, Mary, age 77, of South Knoxville, passed away, Tuesday, June 11, 2002 at Hillcrest South Nursing Home. Member of Bon View Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, William Lovelace, Jr.

Survivors

Son, Bill Lovelace and wife, Rosemary; daughter, Delsie and husband, Jim Beal; son, Roy Lovelace and wife, Kathy; son, Rick Lovelace and wife, Tammy; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, Robert Green; sister, Betty Cobb.

Service

Family and friends will meet at Woodlawn cemetery for a graveside service at 10:00 AM Friday, with Rev. Harvey Harmon officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bon View Baptist Church Building Fund, Knoxville, Tenn, 37. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.

Dylan Wyatt Terry
6/12/2002

Terry, Dylan Wyatt, age, 4, of Knoxville, ascended into Heaven to be an angel once more on June 12, 2002 at UT Medical Center. He attended Vestal United Methodist Church. He is preceded in death by great-grandparents, Hazel Gervin, Roy Mink, Sr. and Leona Mink.

Survivors

His loving parents, Steven Terry and Vicki Premo-Terry; brothers: Jesse Premo and Steven Terry; great-granddaddy, W.A. Gervin, Sr.; great-grandmother, Margaret Bozeman; grandparents: W.A. and Jeanette Gervin, Jr.; Richard and Janice Terry; and J.A. and Betty Halliburton; uncles and aunts: Andy and Kelly Veals; Rick and Ginnie Terry; Derrick and Diane Cocker; Karen Hocke; Christy Clark; Steven Clark; Neal and Cathy Halliburton; Teressa and Jeannie Halliburton; cousins: Ashley, Cody, and Brooke Veals; Andy and Austin Cocker; Zachary Terry; Robert and McKenzie Hocke, and Aaron Clark; great-aunts: Mildred Ball, Pat Hage, and Mary Alice Bozeman; great-uncle, Bill Bozeman; and many other family and friends that mourn the passing of a child touched by so many with his precious smile and big blue eyes.

Service

Funeral service Sunday, June 16 at 2:00 PM at Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. John Wilson officiating. Interment icon will follow at Evergreen cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jesse Premo, Steven Terry, Jason Dykes, Andy Veals, and Cody Veals. Family will receive friends Saturday, June 15 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. “A Wish To Dylan” I look outside my window and see a shooting star, It seems so near and dear to me although it’s very far. Tradition says to make a wish and believe it will come true, So I fold my hands and look up at the sky thinking of the one thing, which is you. I make this wish and hope it someday will be fulfilled. The star twinkled a little its secret still concealed. I lie down in my bed and kiss your bear goodnight. I pray to God and the angels to kiss your sweet head goodnight until we reunite. Our sweet little angel, we miss you with your precious eyes so blue. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.

Melba Tharp Madden
5/18/2002

Madden, Melba Tharp, age 75 of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2002. She was retired from Prudential Insurance Company with over 40 years of service. Mrs. Madden was a member of the Eastern Star where she was a past Worthy Matron. She was preceded in death by husband, Lucius Madden and an infant daughter; parents, Cota and Minnie Tharp.

Survivors

Son, Tom Madden; brother, Buddy Tharp; special dear friend, Earl Lowe; nephews, Dean Tharp and Jack Irwin; niece, Debbie Glindmeier.

Service

Graveside service Tuesday 1:00 PM Woodlawn cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be the graduates of Young High School Class of 1944. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.

Clarence Bowers
6/1/2002

Bowers, Clarence, age 66 of South Knoxville, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2002 at Baptist Hospital. He was a member of the Church of God and was retired from the landscaping business. He was preceded in death by parents, Thomas D. and Flossie Ardelia Wolfenbarger Bowers; an infant daughter and several brothers and sisters.

Survivors

Wife, Lynda Knight Bowers; daughter, Brenda DeMoss and husband, Troy of Perry, GA; four grandchildren; brother Eddie Bowers and wife, Carolyn of Morristown; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Tammie and Rick Welton and niece Sarah Welton all of Knoxville; several nieces and nephews.

Service

Graveside services Wednesday, June 5, at 2:00 PM at Woodlawn cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until 1:00 PM Wednesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.

Mary Louise (Sherrill) Hartman
4/16/2003

Hartman, Mary Louise (Sherrill) -age 72, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, April 16, 2003. She was a member of Arrowhead Church of God of Prophecy. She was preceded in death by parents, Virgil and Willie Sherrill; brothers, Clayton, Edward, and Donald Sherrill.

Survivors

Loving and devoted husband of 53 years, Edsel Hartman; sons, Eddie Hartman, Ron Hartman and wife, Melba; grandchildren, Shannon Poe and husband, Eric; Misty, Ashley, Leslie, Marcus, and Philip Hartman; Derrick Beam; great-grandchildren, Justin Poe and Bailey Beam; sister, Joyce Davis of Canton, Ohio; brothers, Eugene Sherrill of Hustontown, Pennsylvania, Robert Sherrill of North Matewan, West Virginia; step-mother, Helen Sherrill of Lewes, Delaware; step-sisters, JoAnn Rohm of Newark, Delaware, Betty Snow of Lewes, Delaware; step-brother, Dave Upole of Canton, Ohio; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Service

Funeral service will be held 1 PM Saturday, Arrowhead Church of God of Prophecy, 3113 W. John Sevier Highway, Rev. Eugene Weakley, Rev. Wayne Hall, Rev. Paul Holt, and Rev. Robert Ledford officiating. Interment icon will follow at Highland South cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Baptist Hospice, P.O. Box 22, Knoxville, Tennessee 37901 or to Arrowhead Church of God of Prophecy Building Fund, 3113 W. John Sevier Highway, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM on Friday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.

Judy Julian Mosher
4/27/2004

Mosher, Judy Julian –age 63, of South Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at Baptist Hospital. She was a member of New Sevier Home Baptist Church, Tipton Station Road. Preceded in death by husband, Bill H. Julian and daughter, Kay Julian.

Survivors

She is survived by husband, C. Laverne Mosher; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Ernie Poore; grandchildren, Shelby and Logan Poore; mother, Gladys Brooks; brother, Dewey Brooks and sister, Susie Smith.

Service

Family and friends will meet at Highland South cemetery on Friday for 11 AM graveside services with Rev. Chris Francis officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM on Thursday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com

Hazel (Mamaw) Headrick
5/16/2002

Headrick, Hazel (Mamaw), age 88, of South Knoxville, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, May 16, 2002. Member of Meridian Baptist Church. Preceded in death by grandchildren, Kim and David; brothers, Charlie Davis and John L. Davis; and sister, Ruby Boles.

Survivors

Son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Cynthia Headrick; granddaughter, Amie and husband, Scott Dyer; great-grandchildren: Mindy, Nick, Andrew, Savannah, Riley, and Caroline; daughter-in-law, Linda Headrick; sisters: Evelyn Thomas, Mae Owens, Stella Hickman; a host of other relatives and friends.

Service

Funeral service Sunday 8:00 PM, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Dana Fachman officiating. Interment icon 1:00 PM Monday, Woodlawn cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Meridian Baptist Church Missionary Home, 6513 Chapman Highway, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920. The family will receive friends Sunday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.

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