Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
James Elbert Sharp
11/19/2002
Sharp, James Elbert, age 65 of Seymour, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2002 after a short battle with cancer. Well known Knoxville businessman and manager of American General Finance Company for 32 years. Preceded in death by father, Elbert Monroe of Lafollette and son, James David of Knoxville.
Survivors
Wife, Judith (Billie) of Seymour; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Sherrie and granddaughter, Katie Sharp of Huntsville, Alabama; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Mike and granddaughters, Elizabeth and Emily Pollard of Seymour; mother, Mary Lou Sharp of Knoxville; sister, Judy Kirkpatrick of Clinton; brother, Hugh Sharp of Knoxville; and devoted brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Frank and Shirley Weltner of Seymour.
Service
Family and friends will meet on Saturday at Highland South cemetery, for 11:00 a.m. graveside services with Rev. Eric Geary officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
William Allen Nation
7/15/2003
Nation, William Allen, infant son of William Henry Nation and Tessa Michelle West, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 15, 2003 at U.T. Hospital. Preceded in death by great-grandmother, Doris Lafaye McMahan and uncle, Lawrence Eugene Nation.
Survivors
In addition to parents, he is survived by sisters, Briaunna Marie Nation and Kyleigh Victoria Ann Nation; grandparents, Jannie Davis, Tony West, Dave Davis, Elizabeth West, Robert and Heddie Nation; great-grandparents, Curtis Edward McMahan, Murrell F. West, and Bobbie Jean Brown; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives.
Service
Family and friends will meet at 1:00 PM Friday at Greenwood cemetery for graveside services with Rev. Gary Mills officiating. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com
Lynn H. Underwood
10/23/2004
Underwood, Lynn H., age 80, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Saturday, October 23, 2004. He was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church. Veteran of World War II serving in the US Navy.
Survivors
Survived by wife of 56 years, Betty Underwood; children: Gary Lynn Underwood and wife Brenda; Donna Jacobs and husband George; Dennis Underwood and wife Diane; 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brothers Robert and wife Bernice; James and wife Dorothy; several nieces and nephews.
Service
Family and friends will meet at Clarks Grove cemetery on Maryville Pike Tuesday at 11:00 AM for graveside services, Dr. Hollie Miller officiating. Family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
EVELYN ALFREY
11/20/2002
ALFREY, EVELYN FOSTER, age 77, of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2002 at NHC Health Care. Member of Linden Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Herschel W. Alfrey.
Survivors
Survived by sons and their wives, Terry and Carolyn, Randy and Denise, all of Knoxville, and Alan and Kim, Daytona Beach, FL; grandchildren, Christy Fugate and husband, Paul, Tazewell, TN, Adam and Jason Alfrey, Knoxville; great-grandson, Isaac Fugate, Tazewell, TN; special aunt, June Lanser, Waynesboro, PA. Special thanks to the staff of NHC Emerald Avenue for the care and love given to Evelyn.
Service
Family and friends will meet at 2:00 P.M. Saturday at Lynnhurst cemetery for graveside services and interment. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Friday at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. lynnhurstchapel.com
Regina “Rege” Simmons Wiseheart
10/23/2004
Wiseheart, Regina “Rege” Simmons, born November 2, 1928 in Meadville, PA, passed away October 23, 2004 at Asbury Acres Nursing Home in Maryville, TN after a lengthy illness. Remembered as a loving wife and mother. Patient, kind, giving, incredibly funny and “mother” to lots of neighborhood kids. Former substitute teacher and volunteer for Mobile Meals.
Survivors
Survived by husband Oran; daughter Diane and husband Ward; daughter Suzy and husband Bruce; daughter, Linda; and son, Paul; grandchildren: Katy, Allison, and Evan.
Service
Private funeral will be held for the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Alzheimers Association, 2200 Sutherland Avenue, Suite H-102, Knoxville, TN 37919 or Senior Companions, PO Box 51650, Knoxville, TN 37950. Berry Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Dorothy L. Garlington
11/24/2002
Garlington, Dorothy L., age 75, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2002 at St. Mary's Hospital. She retired from St. Mary's Hospital in 1986. She was preceded in death by husband Norman Garlington and sister Mary Wise.
Survivors
Son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Michelle Garlington; granddaughter Sydney Garlington; niece Sandra Wise and many other relatives and friends.
Service
A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday at 7:00 PM at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with Ralph Reynolds officiating. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home 2300 W. Adair Drive.
Deborah Spencer
11/23/2002
Spencer, Deborah age 47 of Knoxville, passed away November 23, 2002 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by parents William Lawrence Gregory and Katherine Margaret Cole Gregory.
Survivors
Husband Carl Spencer; daughter Amanda Spencer; grandson Austin Frazer, five brothers, one sister and several nieces and nephews.
Service
Graveside service 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26 at New Gray cemetery with Rev. Mike Earl officiating. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Lois Hayes (Rogers) Morris
11/20/2002
Morris, Lois Hayes (Rogers), age 80, of Knoxville, died on Wednesday, November 20, 2002 at Baptist Hospital. She was born August 23, 1922 in Knoxville. During World War II she worked as a secretary on the Manhattan Project at Oak Ridge. She later was employed by the Knox County School system. She was a long time member of Meridian Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Edgar and Alice Hayes.
Survivors
Devoted and loving husband, Glenn H. Morris; daughters and sons-in-law: Sandra and Chick McGeehan, Jeanne and David White, Wanda and Martin Hartley, and Judy Coile; sons and daughters-in-law: Wayne and Joyce Baker, Ed and Connie Morris, Clyde and Gwyn Baker, and Gary and Lisa Morris; brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Sue Hayes; sister and brother-in-law, Nadine and John Rogers; 23 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 4 nephews; 1 niece; and special friends at Holston Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Service
Funeral services will be held Friday at 8:00 p.m. at Meridian Baptist Church, with Rev. Dana Fachman officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Meridian cemetery for interment
services. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Lottie Moon Christmas offering at Meridian Baptist Church, 6513 Chapman Highway, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday at Meridian Baptist Church. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Ruth Kent Hill
11/26/2002
Hill, Ruth Kent, age 78, of Kingston, formerly of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2002 at Parkwest Hospital. She was a member and pianist of Chevront United Methodist Church in Rockwood and Swan Pond United Methodist Church in Harriman. She worked as a clerk in the Records Division at the Knoxville Police Department and as an administrative assistant in the Purchasing Department at St. Mary's Hospital. She was a volunteer at Roane Medical Center for the last 14 years. Preceded in death by father, Raymond C. Kent, Sr.; mother, Nell C. Kent; and brothers, Raymond C. Kent, Jr., Wallace Edward Kent, and Paul H. Kent.
Survivors
Husband, Rev. Louis T. Hill of Kingston; sons and daughters-in-law, James A. and Peggy Hill of Pickford, MI, and Michael K. and Sandra Hill of Kingston, TN; grandchildren, Ronald Hill and wife, Samantha of Pickford, MI; Bobby Hill and wife, Regina of Gainesville, FL; and Justin Hill and wife, Melanie of Kingston; brother and sister-in-law, Earl and Joyce Kent of Knoxville; sister-in-law, Evelyn Kent of Knoxville; and special friends, Juanita Larsen and Ellen Croft.
Service
Funeral services will be held at 8:00 p.m. Friday in the Chapel of Berry Funeral Home with Rev. John Rhoads, Rev. Billy Delph, and Rev. Gordon Ridenour officiating. Family and friends will meet at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn cemetery for interment
service. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
John Delmar Woods
11/29/2002
Woods, John Delmar, age 72 of South Knoxville, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2002 at Hillcrest West Nursing Home. He was retired and former co-owner of Smalls Drive-In in Athens, Tennessee. He served in the United States Navy where he was awarded the Good Conduct Korean Service, China Service and United Nations Service Medals. Preceded in death by parents, Delmar and Myrtle Woods and sister, Genell Johnson.
Survivors
Wife of 47 years, Effie Woods; sister, Joyce Allen of Georgia; devoted brothers, Robert "Bill" Woods and wife, Betty of Knoxville and Ron Woods and wife, Lorna of Nashville; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Service
Family and friends will meet 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Tennessee Veterans cemetery for graveside services. Memorials may be made to The Kidney Foundation, 4450 Walker Boulevard, Suite 2, Knoxville, Tennessee 37917. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
James A. Fields
11/29/2002
Fields, James A. "Rugged", age 87, of South Knoxville, passed away Friday, November 29, 2002 at UT Hospital. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. He retired from Swift Packing Company. Veteran of the US Army having served during World War II.
Survivors
He is survived by loving and adored wife Ruth Anna Fields who he married on July 3, 1940; sons Jerry, Butch, Bobby and Mike; daughters Barbara, Sandy, Kathy, and Ruthie; 19 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; sisters Audrie, Phyllis, and Barbara; several sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, and other relatives and friends.
Service
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 2:00 PM at Immanuel Baptist Church with Dr. George Hollander officiating. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Interment
will follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens with full military honors by East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 2:00 PM Tuesday at Immanuel Baptist Church. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Linda Rebecca Cate
12/1/2002
Cate, Linda Rebecca, age 94 of Kodak, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2002 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was a member of New Salem Baptist Church, Strawberry Plains. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Howard B. Cate.
Survivors
Special granddaughter, Shirley Bible and a host of other relatives.
Service
Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday at Pollard's cemetery in Kodak, with Rev. Randy Troutman officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be great-grandsons. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Lupus Foundation, 10409 Lovell Center Drive, Knoxville, TN 37922 in memory of Evelyn Mae Cates. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Tuesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Roger Beckner
12/26/2002
Beckner, Roger C. "Isaac and Meredith's Pa", age 66, of South Knoxville, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2002. He was of the Baptist faith and a veteran of the US Army. Retired from Carpenters Local #50. He was also known as "Coach Beckner". Preceded in death by parents Roy and Stella Beckner; three brothers and one sister.
Survivors
Survived by wife of 46 1/2 years, JoAnn "Mamoo" Beckner; daughter, Jennifer B. Moore and husband, Tim; grandchildren, Isaac and Meredith Moore; brother and sister-in-law, Clarence and Reba Beckner; sister, Frances and Ken Raby; brothers- in-law David Tucker and wife, Jeannie; Charles Tucker; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Service
Funeral service 8:00 pm Saturday at Berry Funeral Home Chapel. Interment
2:00 pm Sunday at Woodlawn cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Knoxville Stars 10-U Baseball Team, % Blake Baca, 1005 Rolling Meadows Lane, Knoxville, TN 37932. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Saturday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.www.berryfuneralhome.com
KENNETH ANDERSON
12/2/2002
ANDERSON, KENNETH BOYD (K.B.), age 86, of Corryton, passed away Monday, December 2, at his residence following a brief illness. He was a retired dairy farmer. He was preceded in death by parents, Willie and Nettie Hubbs Anderson; wife, Stella Mae Lawson Anderson; daughter, Jo Fern Haynes, previously of Corryton; daughter, Barbara Riner, previously of New Market; brother, Carson Anderson; and sister, Juanita Anderson Morgan.
Survivors
Survived by grandchildren, Connie and husband, Dennis Adams, of Gray, TN; Jamie and husband, Jim Chambers, of New Market; Boyd and wife, Sherry, Haynes of Corryton; and Gary and wife, Marcia, Riner of Knoxville; brother and sister-in-law, L.B. and Helen Anderson of Corryton; sisters and brothers-in-law, Edna and Ercel Underwood of Corryton; Betty and Bobby McCampbell of Knoxville; Jodie and R.T. Roberts of Cleveland; sons-in-law, Bob Riner of New Market and Donald Haynes of Corryton; 8 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; very special friends, Donna Morton and Chris Anderson. The family would like to extend a thank you to Alternative Care Sitter Service (especially Rena Adams and Ed Bryant) for all the special love and care that they provided during Mr. Anderson’s illness.
Service
Funeral service 8 P.M. Wednesday at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with Rev. John Lawson officiating. Family and friends will meet at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel at 11:30 A.M. Thursday to go in procession to Greenwood cemetery for a 12 Noon interment
service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or American Cancer Society in memory of his daughters. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Wednesday before the funeral at the Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. lynnhurstchapel.com
Charles M. Clevenger
7/30/2003
Clevenger, Charles M., age 57, of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2003 at Baptist Hospital. He attended Southside Baptist Church. United States Air Force Veteran having served in Vietnam and an employee of Vanderbilt Mortgage Company.
Survivors
Sons, Michael and William Clevenger of the home; brothers and sisters-in-law, George and Libby Clevenger of Rockford, Robert and Desiree Clevenger of Knoxville; sister and brother-in-law, Wilma and Bill Hobbs of Knoxville; and nephew and wife, George Clevenger, Jr. and Julie of Knoxville.
Service
Funeral service 8:00 PM Friday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. George Dennison officiating. Family and friends will meet at the Dunn Family cemetery in Newport for graveside services at 11:00 AM Saturday, Rev. Clarence Gresham officiating. Pallbearers will be Charles Parker, Norton Henderlight, David Brown, Steve Dyer, George Clevenger, Jr., Marcus Alford, Jonathan, Gregg, and Kenny Clevenger. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Anna Mae Johnson Smith
12/2/2002
Smith, Anna Mae Johnson, age 91, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 2, 2002 in San Antonio, Texas. Mrs. Smith was a life long resident of Knox County, except for the last 3 1/2 years. She devoted her life to her family. She loved to cook for family and friends and loved flower gardening inside and out. She graduated from Knoxville High School and was a long time member of Meridian Baptist Church and Bethany Sunday School class. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Bruce Smith.
Survivors
Daughter, Bobbie Smith Love and son-in-law, Bill Love; grandchildren, Sherry Love Beaman and husband, Jeff, Bill Love and wife, Christy, Mike Love and wife, Lisa, Greg Love and wife, Susan; great grandchildren, Shannon and Katie Beaman, Mandy and Allie Love, Benjamin Love and Abby and Caroline Love.
Service
Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, December 7, 2002 at Woodlawn cemetery with Rev. Dana Fachman officiating. Those who desire may send donations to a charity of your choice. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 6, 2002 from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
