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Brian Michael Gilmer
2/26/2004
Gilmer, Brian Michael, age 29, of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2004 at Ft. Sanders Hospital. Brian enjoyed riding his motorcycle and 4-wheeler and was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys. He was a 1992 graduate of Farragut High School.
Survivors
Wife, Leigh Anne Melton Gilmer; children, Evan Franklin Gilmer, Morgan Elizabeth Gilmer and Madison Grace Gilmer; parents, Randy and Lois Gilmer; sister, Melanie Gilmer; grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins. Brian also leaves many special friends and acquaintances.
Service
Family and friends will meet at Berry Funeral Home Monday at 10:00 AM and proceed to Sherwood Memorial Gardens for a graveside service at 11:00 AM with Rev. Walter Weikel officiating. Pallbearers will be Donnie Hensley, Jason Clemmer, Mike Rogers, Larry Huddleston, Chris Hope and Robert. The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM Sunday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Robert Luther Wells
3/24/2003
Wells, Robert Luther, “RL”, age 75, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Monday, March 24, 2003. He was a member of Old Beverly Baptist Church. He retired from Terminix International.
Survivors
Loving wife Laura “Lolly” Wells; daughters and sons-in-law: Donna and Terry McMurry; Kathy and Jimmy Oaks; Jamie and Chris Phillips; son and daughter-in-law, Robert (Bobby) and Barbara Wells; grandchildren: Sherri, Kristy, Heather, Robert, Jr., Philipp, Travis, and Aubrey; great-grandchildren: Megan, Isaiah, and Isaac; brothers and sisters-in-law: Frank Z. and Bobbie Wells; Calvin E. and Brenda Wells; a host of loving family and friends; special friends, Carol and Bob Bishop. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to Covenant Hospice.
Service
Funeral service Wednesday, 8:00 PM, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Dallas Gibson officiating. Family and friends will meet for interment
services Thursday at 2:00 PM, at Greenwood cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Bessie Mae Simpson Ogle
2/29/2004
Ogle, Bessie Mae Simpson, age 87, of South Knoxville, passed away Sunday, February 29, 2004 at Hillcrest South Nursing Home. Member of Valley Grove Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, Jake and Clemmie Cunningham Simpson; husband, Avery B. Ogle; daughter, Jean Ogle Hutchens.
Survivors
Daughters, Jerry Galyon and husband Gene, and Cindy Ogle; son, Tom Ogle, all of Knoxville; grandchildren, Rick Galyon and wife, Terri; Pam Galyon; Suzanne Allin and husband, Curtis; Thomas Ogle Jr.; great-grandchildren, Tyler Galyon, Kara Galyon, Curtis Allin IV, Taylor Allin; brothers, Richard Simpson of Kentucky; Kenneth Simpson, of Knoxville; sisters, Ruth Hancock of Virginia; Frances Preston of North Carolina; several nieces and nephews.
Service
Funeral service 8:00 PM Tuesday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Dr. Bobby Tucker officiating. Family and friends will meet at 11:00 AM Wednesday at Woodlawn cemetery for interment
services. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Jessie Dewey Buckley
5/6/2006
Buckley, Jessie Dewey (Jay), of West Knoxville, born February 26, 1916 as Jessie Lillian Utley in North Adams, Massachusetts passed away Saturday, May 6, 2006. She was the daughter of Kathryn Gray (Martin) and Edward Utley, four years later becoming Jessie Dewey Vaetsch as daughter to Carl Mathew Vaetsch and her mother. She attended Brattleboro schools and Kathryn Gibbs School and later graduated from Albany Business College in 1954. She is preceded in death by son Martin Buckley and granddaughter Denise Buckley.
Survivors
Daughter Loren Jay Buckley; grandchildren: Sabrina and Denise Buckley; Kathryn Connor; Linda Martenet-Williams; Ronald and James Martenet; great-grandchildren: Robert and Heather Adams; Dan and Mathew Fraunfelter; Anna, Stephanie, and John Williams; Rachel Martenet; sisters Margaret Barry and Lois Miller; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Jean and Joe Hamilton; Marvel, Cab, and Lisa Burtis; Nancy Ayers; Brenda and Bob Loy; Joe George; and the Alan Cox family. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Brakebill Nursing Home, Arbor Terrace, and Parkwest Hospital for their care. Known for her intelligence, wit, grace, and incredible clothes sense, she will be deeply missed.
Service
No local services are planned. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Lucille R. Dunlap
3/27/2003
Dunlap, Lucille R., age 89, of Rockford, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2003 at North Haven Nursing Home. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Clyde H. Dunlap.
Survivors
Daughter and son-in-law, Vivian and Roy Hembree; grandson and wife, Randy and Linda Hembree; great-granddaughter, Katie Hembree; and several nieces and nephews.
Service
Family and friends will meet at 3:00 PM on Sunday, March 30, 2003 at Sherwood Memorial Gardens for graveside services with Rev. Carl Oakes officiating. Friends may call at their convenience on Saturday, March 29, 2003 at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
ALAYAH McSWINEY
5/23/2003
McSWINEY, ALAYAH BREANN, age 9 months, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, May 23, 2003 at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital.
Survivors
Survived by parents, Joshua and Carrie McSwiney; brother, Elijah McSwiney; sister, Alexis Helm; grandparents, Charlotte Helm, Steve Helm, Jeff McSwiney, Sherry Williams; great-grandparents, George and Judy Wilson; great-great-grandmother, Elizabeth Petty.
Service
Funeral service 8:00 P.M. Saturday Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with Rev. Larry Woods officiating. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home Sunday at 1:45 P.M. for graveside service at 2 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital I.C.U. and National Gaucher Foundation. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Saturday at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. lynnhurstchapel.com
Dennis Keener
3/4/2004
KEENER, DENNIS GORDON, age 67, of Powell, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2004 at home. Member of the Baptist Faith. Employed with K-Trans with 31 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Curtis and Mildred Keener.
Survivors
Survived by wife, Sharon Keener; sons, Timothy Keener of Lenoir City, TN; Dennis Keener of Knoxville; daughter, Melanie Smith of Lenoir City, TN; 5 grandchildren; sister, Terry Brown of Oklahoma; brother, Tommy Harvey of Chattanooga, TN; 2 nephews. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Service
Funeral services Sunday 2:00 pm Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with Rev. Eddie Myers, officiating. Music will be by Teresa Phillips. Interment
will follow at Lynnhurst cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Saturday. Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr.
Neal Preston Ford
5/11/2006
Ford, Neal Preston –age 82, of South Knoxville, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, May 11, 2006. He was a member and elder of Lake Forest Presbyterian Church. Neal was an Army veteran of World War II serving in the 15th Field Artillery Unit in Italy and later as President of the unit’s reunion committee. He was commander of the Purple Heart Association, member of the Gatlinburg American Legion, 32 Degree Mason (50 years), member of Lodge 244 F&AM, Kerbela Temple, Royal Order of Jesters, Cour de Lion #49, and a member of Knoxville Shrine Club Van Drivers. In addition, Neal was state President of Sons of Revolution, National President of the Huguenot Society Founders of Manakin in the Colony of Virginia, Past President of the John Sevier Home Association, board member of the East Tennessee Historical Society, chairman of the Bicentennial Committee for South Knox County, member of Men of Ramsey House Committee and member of Friendship Force. Preceded in death by parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.K. Ford; brothers, Carl, Leon and Howard Ford.
Survivors
Survivors include wife of 60 years, Jeanne D. Ford; daughters and sons-in-law, Penny and Joe Maples, Malenda and Jon McWhorter; grandchildren and their spouses, Jim and Monique Maples, Megan and Joey Jones, Allison and Tim Galyon, Wesley and Waverly Maples, Ashley and Brad Fortune; great-grandchildren, Preston Maples, Keller and Davis Maples, Annabelle and Adam Jones; brother, Olen H. Ford; sisters, Louise Webb and Clara Robins; several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to doctors, John H. Acker, Raymond Brig, and Douglas L. Davis and the staff of Shannondale Health Care of Maryville.
Service
The family will receive friends from 5:30-7:00 PM Saturday at Lake Forest Presbyterian Church with funeral services to follow at 7 PM, Rev. Jean Richardson, Rev. Denny Ford and Rev. Robert Williamson officiating. Family will meet on Sunday at Woodlawn cemetery for 3 PM interment
service. Pallbearers will be Jim Maples, Wesley Maples, Olen Ford, Rick Ford, Jeff Ford and Preston Kelly. Full military honors by Veterans United Honor Guard. Donations may be made to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital, 1900 Richmond Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40502; Lake Forest Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 714 E. Lake Forest Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920; The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Tennessee Chapter, 404 BNA Drive, Nashville, Tennessee 37217; or to Blount Memorial Hospice, 907 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, Tennessee 37804. Additional information is available through www.berryfuneralhome.com/mem and through this site we invite you to share your thoughts and fond memories with our family.
Cora Lee Ruckart
4/23/2003
RUCKART, CORA LEE, age 93, of West Knoxville, passed away Wednesday at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Member of Second United Methodist Church, and May Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. Preceded in death by husband, Fred A. Ruckart, brothers, Frank, Robert Ellis, and Tom Clayton; sister, Helen Bell.
Survivors
Survivors include sons, James C. Ruckart and wife Barbara of Plaino, Texas, Robert F. Ruckart and wife Judy of Knoxville, and Frank Ruckart; grandsons, Matthew, Scott, David, and Clint Ruckart; brother, Marshall Clayton of Bakersville, Ca.; sister, Mary Emma Bell of Birmingham, Al.; and several nieces and nephews.
Service
The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 P.M. Thursday at Lynnhurst Greenwood Chapel. The family and friends will meet at Greenwood cemetery 11:00 A.M. for a graveside service with Dr. David Lord of Second United Methodist Church officiating. LYNNHURST GREENWOOD CHAPEL OF BERRY FUNERAL HOME 2300 W. Adair in charge of arrangements for the Ruckart family.
Vernie O. Grayson
4/23/2003
Grayson, Vernie O., age 77, of Knoxville, took the Lord's hand and was led home on Wednesday, April 23, 2003 at Baptist Hospital. She was a member of South Knoxville Church of God. She was preceded in death by her parents, Powell and Bertha Monday; several brothers and sisters; and granddaughter, Serena Grayson of Knoxville.
Survivors
Husband, Eugene Grayson of Knoxville; sons: Gary Grayson, Ronnie and wife, Vanessa Grayson, all of Knoxville; daughters: Cindy and husband, Lester Watts of Seymour; Gail and husband, Dwight Long of Knoxville; grandchildren, Heather Watts of Seymour, Darren Grayson of Knoxville; Roger and wife, Stacy Long of Seymour; sister, Ruth Grayson of Knoxville; and many other family and friends.
Service
Funeral service 8:00 PM Thursday, Berry Funeral home Chapel, Rev. Robert Branch and Rev. Jeff Timbs officiating. Family and friends will meet at 11:00 AM Friday at Bays Mountain cemetery for graveside services. Memorial donations may be made to South Knoxville Church of God, 5623 Magazine Road, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Louise Sherrie Hall
4/23/2003
Hall, Louise S., age 55, of South Knoxville, went to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, April 23, 2003 at Baptist Hospital. Preceded in death by mother, Ruby P. Russell; father, Walter Russell; sister, Betty Sue Waldrep; and nephew, Jimmy Cooper.
Survivors
Husband, Robert Meade; daughters and sons-in-law, Jenna Hall and Jose' Luis Deleon, Vera Hall and Eduardo Salazar; grandchildren, Savanna, Alex and Ethan; sisters, Eleanor Parrott, Mary Elizabeth Russell, and Ora Mae Johnson; brother, Clifford Russell; several nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Service
Funeral 7:00 PM Friday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Norman Smelcer officiating. Family and friends will meet at 11:00 AM Saturday at Woodlawn cemetery for interment
service. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Jeanette Mynatt
4/20/2003
Mynatt, Jeanette, age 81, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2003 at Hillcrest West Nursing Home. She was a member of Gospel Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by husband Lawrence Mynatt.
Survivors
Son William and wife Sara Mynatt of Knoxville; daughter Delphia and husband Thomas Clapp of Knoxville; five grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mae and husband Julian Weaver of Corryton and Mary and husband Harold Owens of Knoxville; brother Lonnie and wife Mary Helen Kline of Knoxville; several nieces and nephews.
Service
Funeral service Tuesday, 8:00 PM, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Rocky Glenn officiating. Interment
Wednesday, 10:00 AM, Woodlawn cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Juanita Pratt
4/24/2003
Pratt, Juanita, age 66, of South Knoxville, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2003 at UT Hospital. She was a member of Seven Islands Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by grandson, Brent Strenth.
Survivors
husband, Tom Pratt of Knoxville; daughters: Sherry Reynolds and husband Craig of Knoxville; Mary Strenth and husband Roger of Titusville, Florida; grandchildren: Misty and Tony Reynolds of Knoxville; Allen Strenth of Titusvolle, Florida; brothers: R.C. Dunlap of Knoxville; Roy Dunlap of Jacksonville, Florida.
Service
Funeral service 8:00 PM Saturday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Dewey Loveday officiating. Family and friends will meet at Seven Islands cemetery at 2:00 PM Sunday for interment
services. Family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Saturday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. The family will be at the home of Sherry Reynolds 573-2076.
Ruby Lewis Davenport
4/25/2003
Davenport, Ruby Lewis, age 99, of South Knoxville, passed away Friday April 25, 2003 at NHC Nursing Home. Member of Lake Forest Presbyterian Church. Preceded in death by husband of 57 years, Robert E. Davenport; mother, Gussie Lewis; brother, Jim Lewis; sisters, Dixie Moore and Rose Hightower; niece, Betty L. Hill.
Survivors
nieces Shirley Winebarger, Talena Lewis and Patsy Maples; also many great-nieces and great-nephews and other relatives. Special thanks to friend and caregiver Joan Clark and staff of NHC on Emerald Avenue.
Service
Graveside service 1:00 PM Monday at Woodlawn cemetery, Rev. Kirk Werner officiating. The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM Sunday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Laura (Tootsie) Viola Dillingham Karbach
3/26/2003
Karbach, Laura "Tootsie" Viola Dillingham - age 65, of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2003 at St. Mary's Residential Hospice. She was a member of Unity Baptist Church in Seymour. She found comfort in 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, "For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with these words." She was retired from Levi Strauss in Powell. Preceded in death by parents, John and Nora Mae Headrick.
Survivors
A loving mother who left behind sons, Rick and wife, Kelly Dillingham of Nashville, David and wife, Beth Dillingham of Knoxville; daughters, Julie and husband, Earl Richey of Knoxville, Sherry Hamrick of Ashtabula, Ohio; grandchildren, Rick Jr., Kristy, Daniel, Matthew, John-Michael, Jennifer, Alicia, Brandon, Alex, Keisha, Chris, Johnathan, Robert, and Joshua; step-grandchildren, Julie and Allen; great-grandchildren, Hannah, Lily, William, and Chloe; brothers, Sonny Headrick, Bill Headrick, and David Headrick; sister, Louise Goff; and special friends, George and Euida Shular.
Service
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Friday in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway, with funeral service to follow with Brother Stoffel and Pastor David Headrick officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 29, 2003 at Highland South cemetery for interment
services. Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary's Hospice, 7447 Andersonville Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37938. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Walter Christie
3/5/2004
Christie, Walter age 86, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 5, 2004. He is preceded in death by wife, Eva Mae and son Ronnie.
Survivors
Sister, Dorothy Fann; niece Gail and husband Craig Berry; several nieces and nephews.
Service
Funeral will be private.
