Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
Leslie “Shorty” Nash
11/15/2004
Nash, Leslie “Shorty”, age 102, passed away Monday, November 15, 2004 at his daughter’s home. Deacon, choir member, and oldest member of South Knoxville Baptist Church. Retired from retail meat sales. Preceded in death by wife Mayme Knight Nash and second wife Ruth Sullenberger Nash.
Survivors
Survived by daughters and sons-in-law: Maxine and Newton Jones; Carolyn and Bill Howard; son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Helen Nash; grandchildren and spouses: Jennifer and Stewart Asbury; Leslie and Bill Huff; Melissa and Jim Thornton; Timothy Howard; Danny and Candy Nash; Randy and Anne Nash; Billy and Debbie Nash; great-grandchildren: Jim Asbury, Rachael Lindsay, Lauren and Nathan Colmer, James and Justin Thornton, Keeley, Kassie, and Kerri Nash, Joshua and Caroline Nash, Nathan and Zachary Nash; special nephew Shirley Stephens and wife Mitzi; one niece, Edna Nash Burnette.
Service
Memorial service 5:00 PM Wednesday, South Knoxville Baptist Church with Pastor Rick Phipps officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of South Knoxville Baptist Church. Family will receive friends Wednesday following the service in the church sanctuary. Memorials may be made to South Knoxville Baptist Church, 522 Sevier Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37920. A private graveside service will be held Wednesday prior to the Memorial Service. Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway is serving the family.
Fred Maples
11/16/2004
Maples, Fred (Ted) age 85 of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2004 at Shannondale Health Care Center. He was a long time member of Second United Methodist Church. He was the former owner of Trent Printing Company, Inc. and served in the United States Marines during World War II and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a member of Masonic Oriental Lodge No. 453. He was proceeded in death by his parents, George and Rebecca Maples; sisters; Elizabeth Cole, and Esabelle Mellon; Brother Glen Maples; granddaughters, Whitney Elizabeth Maples and Brandy Dana Maples.
Survivors
He is survived by a loving wife of 59 years, Ruth S. Maples; sons and daughters-in-law; Gerald David and Lynda Maples, Danny and Carol Maples; grandchildren; Laura M. Morgan and husband Gary, Brent T. Maples and wife Page; great-grandchildren; Bailey and Sarah Morgan, Emily and Evan Maples.
Service
Family will receive friends on Thursday from 6-8 PM, with the Funeral services following at 8 PM at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with Rev. Arden Taylor and Rev. Allan Taylor officiating. Family and friends will meet at Lynnhurst-Greenwood cemetery on Friday for an 11 AM graveside service. In lieu of flowers please send donations to East TN Foundation, Brandy Maples Memorial Scholarship, 625 Market Street, Suite 1400, Knoxville, TN 37902. www.lynnhurstchapel.com
BEATY SAM
1/30/2003
BEATY, JR., SAM BLAIR, Fort Myers, Florida, passed away peacefully January 30, 2003 under the care of Hope Hospice at Shell Point Pavilion. He was born in Knoxville, TN July 25, 1919. He was active in the family business for 40 years (Beaty Chevrolet, Knoxville, TN). Retired to Fort Myers, Florida in 1972. Preceded in death by sister, Helen Pless.
Survivors
Survived by wife, Frances Kennedy Beaty; three children, Sammye Lewis (David, Russell (Brenda), Randy (Tina); nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Joe Beaty; sisters, Louise Loy Gettys and Evelyn Hatcher.
Service
A memorial service will be held at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel, Knoxville, Tennessee on Friday, February 7, 2003 at 12:00 Noon with Dr. Doug Banister officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00-12:00 prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hope Hospice of Ft. Myers, Florida, 15000 Shell Point Blvd., Ft. Myers, Fl 33908 or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. lynnhurstchapel.com
Jennifer Leigh Claxton
2/5/2003
Claxton, Jennifer Leigh, age 26, loving wife and mother, of Seymour, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2003 at Fort Sanders Sevier County Medical Center. She was a member of Marbledale Baptist Church and an employee of NOVA in the Charge Back Department.
Survivors
Husband, Shane Claxton; daughter, Avery Claxton; father and stepmother, David and Karen Emory; mother and stepfather, Linda and Joe Monson; sisters, Sarah Wier and husband, Brian of North Carolina; Angie Larue, Kristi Winegar, Kim Holmes, Carolyn Monson, and Connie Burt; brother, Scott Stinnett; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ronald and Christy Keeler; mother-in-law, Nancy Claxton; father-in-law, Terry Claxton; grandparents, Helen Emory, Verliss Loveday, Elizabeth Claxton, and Estalene Inman; aunt and uncle, Mary Beth and Tony Norwood; aunts, Carolyn Loveday and Janet Bass; cousins, Dustin Norwood, and April Sweeney and husband, Scott; honorary uncles, Dennis England and Stanley Reagan; and many other relatives and friends.
Service
Family and friends will assemble at 2:00 PM on Saturday at Highland South cemetery for graveside services. The family will receive friends from 6:30 PM until 8:00 PM on Friday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Robert H. (Bob) Costner
2/5/2003
Costner, Robert H. (Bob), age 76, of South Knoxville, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, February 5, 2003 at Hillcrest South Nursing Home. Faithful member of Meridian Baptist Church and the Triumphant Sunday School Class. He was retired from Rohm and Haas. Preceded in death by parents, J.R. (Bob) and Jo Costner; wife, Ruth Johnson Costner; infant son, James Arthur; and brothers, Jack and J.D. Costner.
Survivors
Son, D. Scott Costner and wife, Mikki of Gallatin, TN; 3 grandchildren: Kelly Parker of Livingston, TN; Dale Scott Costner, Jr. and Davis Costner of Gallatin, TN; sisters and brothers-in-law, JoAnn and A.L. Johnson, Mildred and O.H. Reynolds, Jr., both of Maryville; 7 nieces and nephews; 6 great-nieces and nephews.
Service
Funeral service 8:00 PM Friday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Dana Fachman and Rev. Fred West, Jr. officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 11:00 AM on Saturday at Woodlawn cemetery for interment
service. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Friday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Carl H. Beal, Sr.
2/5/2003
Beal, Carl H., Sr., age 77, of South Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2003 at his home. He was a member of Beulah United Methodist Church. Owned and operated Carl Beal Produce Company and for the past 2 years worked for Burns Security. Carl was a World War II Navy Veteran.
Survivors
Wife of 34 years, Rita Beal; daughters: Jane Horton, Sue Lauramore, Annette Rhodaback, Patti Smith, Connie Christian, Cathe Varner and Brandy Christian; sons: Carl, Jr. and Greg Beal; sisters: Elizabeth Noe, Ruth Waycaster and Charlotte Pitts; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Service
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Saturday prior to the service at 7:00 PM in the Chapel of Berry Funeral Home with Rev. Denny Ford and Rev. Ashley Calhoun officiating. Family and friends will meet at Old Ebenezer Church cemetery behind Victory Baptist Church on Westland Drive at 2:30 PM Sunday for the interment
service. Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway is serving the family.
Elisha Marie Majors
4/27/2001
MAJORS, ELISHA MARIE - age 20, of Fountain City, passed away Friday April 27, 2001. Member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church. Employee of Children's Learning Center of Knoxville. Preceded in death by grandparents, Richard A. Majors, Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. George Stalcup.
Survivors
Survived by mother and step father, Lenell and J.R. Wilsey; father, Richard A. Majors, Jr.; sister, Sarah Ann Murray; grandmother, Oklie Majors; devoted family friends, Josette McGaha and Kristy Elkins; aunt and uncle, Cookie and Ray Walker; special aunt and uncle, Elisa and Ray Harrell; and many other relatives and friends.
Service
Funeral service Monday 11 a.m. at Lynnhurst Greenwood Chapel with Rev. Mike Segers officiating. Interment
will follow at Lynnhurst cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the Lynnhurst Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Drive
Rev. T.J. Wilson
4/23/2001
WILSON, REV. T. J. - of Knoxville, son of the late Josh and Alma Comer Wilson, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, April 23, 2001. Member of Meridian Baptist Church and the Emmanuel Sunday School Class. He served as Pastor for many years in the United Brethren and United Methodist Churches. A Veteran of the U. S. Navy. Preceded in death by first wife, Norene Loy Wilson.
Survivors
Survived by wife, Georgia Dunaway Wilson; son, Rev. Daryl E. Wilson and wife Linda, missionaries to Mexico; daughters, Sandra Roach and husband Steve of Knoxville, and Kimberly Keck and husband Steve of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Brian Wilson and wife Missy, Denise Wilson, Shelley, Timothy, and Zachary Roach, Lauren, Madison, Matthew, and Michael Keck; great-grandchildren, Cody and Courtney Wilson; sisters, Stella Murphy and Magdeline Jessie, all of Columbia, Ky.
Service
Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 25, 8 p.m., Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel, Rev. Dana Fachman, Rev. Thomas Ballard, and Dr. John R. Blake officiating. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Emmanuel Sunday School Class. Interment
will be Thursday, 10 a.m. in White Pine cemetery with full military honors by the Volunteer State Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr.
Edna (Maurine) Evans
9/27/2002
Evans, Edna "Maurine", age 88, of Rockford, passed away Friday, September 27, 2002 at her home. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. She was retired from Alcoa with over 36 years of service where she was a member of the 25-year Club and was an avid bowler. Preceded in death by brother, Gene Evans and sister-in-law, Florene Evans.
Survivors
Daughter, JoAnn Busic of Rockford; 4 grandchildren: Rock Busic of Charlotte, NC, Shannon Busic and wife, Mary, of Knoxville, Cerise Carr and husband, Billy, of Kodak, and Lance Busic of Knoxville; great-grandchildren: Derek Desormier, Shaunna Busic, Ashley Carr, and Josh Busic; and brother, Doyle Evans of Knoxville.
Service
Funeral services will be held 7:00 p.m. Monday, September 30, 2002, Berry Chapel, with Rev. Jay Galyon officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at Highland Memorial cemetery for graveside services at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. George Gilbert officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
William F. Hutson
4/22/2001
HUTSON, WILLIAM F., M.D. - the last surviving original co-author of the Great Smoky Mountain Wildflower book, died April 22, 2001 in Northbrook, Ill. A long time hiking companion of co-author, Carlos Campbell, it was Dr. Hutson who initiated the project. The other co-author was University of Tennessee Botany Professor, Dr. Aaron Sharp. Since it was first published in the early 1960's, this book has been the most used guide to the Wildflowers in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park as well as locally. The work on the current fifth edition was completed in 1995. It was a retirement project of his with his son, Robert and Dr. Sharp. Dr. Hutson was born to Grace Truman Whitlock Hutson and Rev. Andrew Carter Hutson on November 30, 1913 at his maternal grandparent's farm in Grainger Co., Tenn. Dr. Hutson was a graduate of the University of Tennessee, University of North Carolina and Northwestern University Medical School and served in the Navy in both WWII and Korea. Prior to going to medical school, he worked for the Tenn. Public Health Dept. doing malarial surveys in Tenn. River Valley. Upon completion of medical school and a residency at Evanston Hospital, Dr. Hutson joined the staff a Swedish Covenant Hospital where he served as the chairman of the Dept. of Radiology until his retirement in 1980. Dr. Hutson was also active in many professional organizations and community activities. Preceding his in death is his wife, Ann Katherine Leopold Hutson (daughter of Elsie Tillery Leopold and Herman Leopold); step mother, Mallie C. Hutson; sister, Mary K. Hutson and brothers, Andrew C. Hutson, Jr. and John Hutson all of Knoxville.
Survivors
He is survived by his son, Robert Hutson of Northbrook, Ill.; sister, Sarah Hutson Reynolds; brother, Dr. Charles Hutson; sisters in law, Margaret Leopold Orr and Pauline Hutson Witt; nephew, Edward Orr; nieces, Carolyn Hutson Clifford, Mary Reynolds Johnson, Laura Hutson, Janine Orr (Richmond, Va.); great nieces, Professor Elizabeth Mynatt (Atlanta), Preston Patterson; great nephew, Henry Finn (Richmond, Va.) all of Knoxville except as noted.
Service
The funeral services were held at Northbrook Covenant Church in Ill. on Thursday, April 26. Friends will meet at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday May 1, at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel and proceed to Lynnhurst cemetery for an 11 a.m. graveside service with Dr. David Hull and Rev. Dave Ward of First Baptist Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Foothills Land Conservancy, 614 Sevierville Rd. Maryville, Tenn. 37804. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Monday April 30 at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel, 2300 W. Adair Dr. www.lynnhurstchapel.com
Kaedance Grace Miller
10/3/2003
Miller, Kaedance Grace, our precious angel went to be with the Lord, on Friday, October 3, 2003. She was the loving daughter of Steve and Jolene; sister of Trey and Raeleigh.
Survivors
She is also survived by grandparents and great-grandparents, Jerry and Pat Miller, Nancy Jones, Bill and Lucille Miller; Kathy and Marty S. Satterfield, David and Donna Pinkerton, Richard and Novella Perryman; and several uncles, aunts, cousins and other relatives.
Service
Family and friends will meet at Greenwood cemetery on Monday at 12:00 Noon for graveside services with Rev. Tommy Clabough officiating. Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway in charge of arrangements.
Lois Elkins
4/23/2001
ELKINS, LOIS P. - age 85, of Fountain City, passed away Monday, April 23, 2001, at the residence of her niece in Powell. She was formerly of the Robertsville Community, now a part of Oak Ridge. She moved to the Fountain City area in 1942, after the family farm was taken over by the Manhattan Project. She was a 1935 graduate of Robertsville High School. Member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City for 56 years. She was employed for many years by Minnewawa Label Manufacturing Company. Member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed gardening and caring for her home and family. Preceded in death by parents, Harvey and Mary Etta Elkins; brothers, Bell, Lon, Tom, Buck, Dennis, Harvey, Robert, Charles and beloved sister, Grace.
Survivors
Survivors: nephew, Ralph Elkins of Knoxville; niece, Marietta Lawhorn of Ventura, Calif.; niece, Mary E. and husband Arthur Barker of Powell; great nephews, Robert T. Barker and wife Nicol of Powell, and Ensign Perry R. Barker of Camp LeJeune, N.C
Service
Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday, Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with Rev. Ronald Mouser officiating. Interment
in Lynnhurst cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Baptist Hospice, P. O. Box 22, Knoxville, TN 37901, or Central Baptist Church of Fountain City. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Friday at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr.
Curtis Atchley
5/8/2001
Atchley, Curtis B., Sr., age 87, of South Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2001 at his home. Member of Immanuel Baptist Church and the Harvester Sunday School class. Retired employee of Robert Shaw Controls with 44 years of service. Co-owner of Atchley Grocery for several years. Preceded in death by wife of 59 years, Alma Wells Atchley.
Survivors
Survived by sons: Senator Ben Atchley, Bob Atchley, Ed Atchley, and Jack Atchley of Knoxville; Blaine Atchley of Jefferson City; 16 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Nina Atchley Clifton; loyal friend, Alvin Garner.
Service
Funeral service 8:00 PM Thursday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Dr. George Hollander officiating. Interment
11:00 AM Friday, Woodlawn cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons and members of the Harvester Sunday School class. Please make memorials to Immanuel Baptist Church, 306 Ogle Street, Knoxville, TN 37920. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Ruth A. Scalf
10/8/2003
Scalf, Ruth A., age 79, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 8, 2003. Member of South Knoxville Church of God. Preceded in death by husband, Roy J. Scalf; daughter, Evelyn J. Dunaway; grandson, Frankie Dunaway.
Survivors
Daughter, Betty Scalf Everhart; son, Roy Scalf and wife Linda; son, Carl Scalf and wife Mary; son, Ray Scalf; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild.
Service
Funeral Service 8:00 PM Thursday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Robert Branch officiating. Family and friends will meet at Highland South cemetery at 2:00 PM Friday for interment
services. Family will receive friends Thursday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Evelyn Floradean Compton
9/20/2002
Compton, Evelyn Floradean, age 84, of South Knoxville, died September 20, 2002 at Hillcrest North Nursing Home. She was a member of Second United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Quota Club, the Order of the Eastern Star, South Knoxville Chapter, and other professional organizations. During her lifetime, she worked for the Save the Children Federation, worked in Washington, DC during World War II and for Sam Compton Produce Company. She was preceded in death by parents, Samuel A. and Dora Cody Compton; sister, Ruth Compton Cochran; brothers, Samuel A. Compton, Jr. and J.D. Compton; nephew, Samuel A. Compton II; niece, Dora Marie Cochran.
Survivors
Brother, Minyard A. Compton of Knoxville; nephew and niece, Barry A. and Janie Compton of Richmond, VA; niece, Susan Mattingly of Knoxville; grandnieces and nephews, Alison Compton of Knoxville, Paul A. and Elizabeth Compton of Charlotte, NC, Samuel A. Compton III and Alice Susan Compton both of Knoxville.
Service
Funeral services will be held 12:00 Noon Monday at Berry Funeral Home Chapel, 3704 Chapman Highway, Knoxville, Rev. Paul A. Compton, Rev. Gerald McFarland, and Rev. T.M. Cody officiating. Interment
will follow at Woodlawn cemetery, 4500 Woodlawn Pike. Family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Sunday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Jon Michael Bandy
4/30/2001
BANDY, JON MICHAEL "MICK" - 2 months of age, went to sleep Monday, April 30, 2001, at his home in Seymour.
Survivors
Mick leaves his mother, Kristina Bandy; sister, Mary Katherine "Marryssa" Bandy; grandparents, Jon and Polly Bandy, and "Ninnie" Betty Chittum; great-grandmother, Doris Norris; aunt and uncle, Roger and Caren Goode. A special appreciation for the love of Nell Beason and "all her mothers and children." A special thank you to Nova Information Systems, the employees of Knox County E-911, and Tennessee School of Beauty Faculty and Students.
Service
Funeral services will be held 7 p.m. Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church, Seymour, Father O'Connell officiating. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Jon Michael Bandy Memorial Fund, 1355 Tittsworth Road, Seymour, TN 37865. Arrangements being made by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.
