Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
Jack W. Spires
2/25/2004
Spires, Jack W., age 69, of South Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at Baptist Hospital. Member of Gospel Baptist Church and a veteran of the United States Navy having served during the Korean Conflict. He is preceded in death by parents, Gillis and Minnie Johnson Spires and sisters, Betty Mellon and Jeanette (Sis) Coker.
Survivors
Wife of 46 years, Billie Hayes Spires; sons, Kim Spires, B.G. Spires and wife, Kay; daughter, Karen Talley and husband, Gary, all of Knoxville; 6 grandchildren; brothers, Ed Carter of Knoxville, Robert Spires and wife, Lynne of Kingston; several nieces and nephews.
Service
Funeral service 8:00 PM Thursday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. I.A. Sparks officiating. Family and friends will meet at Woodlawn cemetery Friday for 11:00 AM interment
services. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
William M. Oliver
3/14/2004
Oliver, William M. “Bill”, age 81, of South Knoxville, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, March 14, 2004 at UT Hospital. He was a member of Valley Grove Baptist Church. Bill served his country as a member of the United States Navy in both World War II and the Korean Conflict. He retired from Bell South Telephone Company after many years of dedicated service. Preceded in death by his father and mother, William M. and Elsie Oliver and brothers, Floyd and Murray Oliver.
Survivors
Survived by loving wife of almost 57 years, Erminia (Mimi) Brown Oliver; son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Suzanne Oliver; son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Martha Oliver; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Greg Payne; grandchildren, Jeff and wife, Michelle Oliver, Brian, Craig and Mindy Oliver; several extended family members and special, long-time friends.
Service
The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening, March 16, from 5:30-8:00 PM with funeral service immediately following at Valley Grove Baptist Church, Rev. Bobby Tucker and Rev. Harry Mynatt presiding. Interment
service will be 11:00 AM Wednesday at Woodlawn cemetery. Pallbearers will include son-in-law and grandsons; also nephews, David, Kenny and Eddie Oliver and Floyd “Frosty” Johnson. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Valley Grove Baptist Church Family Life Center, 9000 Sevierville Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920. The family extends thanks to the doctors and nurses of UT Hospital MICU for their kindness and assistance. Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway in charge of arrangements.
Lynn Harold Long
5/11/2006
Long, Lynn Harold, age45, of South Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on May 11, 2006. He was a member of South Knoxville Church of Christ. Lynn loved to play softball, go fishing, and was loved by all. Preceded in death by his father, Billy Floyd Long.
Survivors
He leaves to mourn his loving mother, Mary Catherine Long Baker and step-father, Robert Baker, Daughter Gail Long and grandson, Apollo. Brothers, Dale and wife Roma, Tommy and wife Lisa, Robert and wife Ginger, Mark and wife Anita. Sisters, Pam and husband Bill Felker, Malynda and Lynn’s little fishing buddy, William Long. Step-Brother, Bobby Baker, Jr. Step Sister; Shirley Patrick, Judy and husband Johnny Rauhuff. Also surviving is Lynn’s extended family.
Service
Funeral service 2 PM Tuesday, Berry chapel Minister Geoff Mabe officiating. Interment
to follow at Woodlawn cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Monday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway
Ruth Bailey
4/12/2004
BAILEY, RUTH CLEVELAND age 98, died on April 12, 2004. She was prededed in death by her husband Claude G. Bailey. Both were long time members of Central Baptist in Fountain City.
Survivors
She is survived by 2 daughters, Carolyn Batts and Annette Bailey; 3 grandchildren Donald Batts, Erin Cobb, and Alexis Rees; 2 great grandchildren, William and Heather Cobb.
Service
A memorial service will be held at Lynnhurst Chapel on May 8, 2004, at 11:00 AM. Family will be available at the chapel at 10:00 AM. Jim Hutson will conduct the service and Lois Bailey will provide the music. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. www.lynnhurstchapel.com
Jose H. Almeida
3/28/2003
Almeida, Jose' H. "Pop", age 100, born March 28, 1903 in Portugal, passed away March 29, 2003 at his home in Seymour. He was of the Catholic Faith and regularly attended Gloria Dei Lutheran Church with his daughter. Preceded in death by wife, Angelina Almeida; twin sister; daughter, Margaret Cortina; son-in-law, Charles Stutzman; grandson, Raymond Stutzman.
Survivors
Daughters: Angelina Cerrone and husband Joseph of Long Island, NY; Rosalie Stutzman of Seymour, TN; Thomas Almeida and wife Sandy of Miami, FL; Irene Sullivan and husband Patrick of IL; son-in-law, Louis Cortina; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Service
A Memorial Service will be held later at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6632 Chapman Highway, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920 or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Virginia Lucille Ratcliff Medders
3/15/2004
Medders, Virginia Lucille Ratcliff, age 78, of Seymour, TN passed away March 15, 2004 at University of Tennessee Medical Center. Graduate of University of Alabama, Masters of Education from University of Montevallo; teacher of Vocational Home Economics (8 years) and State Vocational Home Economics District Supervisor (13 years); piano teacher (14 years); accepted Jesus as Savior and baptized at age 12 at Community Chapel, Lanett, Alabama. Within various Alabama churches of God (affiliated with Anderson, Indiana) served as Sunday school teacher, Worship Leader, Choir Director, Deaconess, Chairperson of Church State Board of Christian Education in Alabama. Present member of Woodlawn Christian Church in Knoxville, TN. Preceded in death by parents, William Arthur Ratcliff and Emma Viola Ratcliff; brothers Norman, Rodney, Morris, Ted, and Wayne; sister Wilma Ratcliff Rice.
Survivors
daughter Carol Medders Boaz; son-in-law, Thomas Bennett Boaz, Jr.(Bo); three grandchildren: Joshua, Caleb, and Jessica (Jessie) Boaz.D
Service
A memorial service will be held Thursday March 18, 2004 at 7:00 PM at Woodlawn Christian Church, 4339 Woodlawn Pike, Knoxville, TN 37920. Memorials may be made in her name to either Camp Chulavista, Pell City, AL 35125 or Smoky Mountain Christian Camp, P.O. Box 116, Coker Creek, TN 37314. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Fred Kincel Bull
5/23/2006
Fred Kincel Bull, age 80 of South Knoxville passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2006. He was a member of Colonial Heights United Methodist Church, the J Ray Stuart S.S. Class and an active member of the United Methodist Men’s club. Retired from Knoxville Utilities Board with 30 years of service. Preceded in death by his first wife, Haldine (Deannie) Bull.
Survivors
Survived by his wife Muriel Judd Bull; daughters, Kimberly and husband Arnie Butler, and Angela Solomon; grandson, Andrew Jacob Moody; sister, Margaret Kent of Walnut Springs, California; close friends, Uncle John and Aunt Hazel Wilhite; host of nieces, nephews, and cousins
Service
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday, funeral to follow at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with Rev. Robert Countiss of Colonial Heights and Rev. Brad Bull officiating. Graveside service will be held 11:00 AM, Friday at Lynnhurst cemetery with honorary pallbearers, Lelsie Wynne, JC Judd, WE Judd, Robert Smelcer, Arthur Stephens, Phil Brown, and Wayne Judd. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to Colonial Heights United Methodist Church, Men’s Club project, 2321 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920.
Jean Kennedy
1/29/2002
Kennedy, Jean, age 76, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly Tuesday, January 29, 2002. Member of Island Home Baptist Church; employee of Knox County School System. Preceded in death by her husband, Jack Kennedy; brothers, Clarence and Earl Kruger.
Survivors
Children: Gloria Anderson, Jim Kennedy, Nancy Curnell, Jackie Carpenter and Amy Bostic; 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; brother, Ken Kruger; sister, Elenore Beckstrand; several nieces and nephews.
Service
Graveside service 11:00 AM Saturday, Island Home Baptist Church cemetery with Rev. Dwight Jenkins officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
David DeNio
5/3/2004
DeNIO, DAVID A., age 70 of Fountain City, passed away Monday, May 3, 2004. He was a member of Northside Christian Church and employed by Superior Medical Supply. He was a Korean War Veteran in the U.S. Army.
Survivors
Survived by wife: Betty C. DeNio; children: Sara and husband Vaughn Schutz, Harrogate, TN; Dr. James and wife Stacey Calvert , Dallas, TX; Alison DeNio and husband Wes Hamilton, Winona, MN; Jerrica DeNio, Knoxville; Terri Norbaum, Debbie Stelmach, David DeNio, all of New York; 18 grandchildren, sister-in-law, Jan DeNio, several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Service
Funeral service 7:30 p.m. Friday at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with Rev. Frits Haverkamp and Vaughn Schutz officiating. Interment
10:00 a.m. Saturday at Lynnhurst cemetery with military Honors by the Volunteer State Veterans Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to Northside Christian Church, Tazewell Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918. The family will receive friends from 6-7:30 p.m. Friday before the service at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home 2300 W. Adair Drive.
JOHN SMITH
5/6/2003
SMITH, JOHN ARCHER, age 74, of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2003 at U. T. Hospital. Member of Friendsville United Methodist Church and retired from General Electric Finance Corp. He was active with the Maryville Kiwanis. Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Dora Smith; brothers, Darrell, Frank, Jr., William, and Arthur Smith; sisters, Gladys DeFoe and Katherine Dry.
Survivors
Survived by wife, Janet Smith; brothers, Kreis Smith and Glen and wife, Aileen, Smith; sister, Dora and husband, Robert, Kryder; sisters-in-law, Vera Smith, Myrtrude Smith; brother-in-law, Leon Dry; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Service
Funeral service 8 P.M. Friday, Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel. There will be a private interment
in Lynnhurst cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Blount County Childrens Home, 903 McCammon Ave., Maryville, TN 37801. The family will receive friends from 7-8 P.M. Friday before the service at the Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. lynnhurstchapel.com
Carolyn Ann Baker Armstrong
5/6/2003
Armstrong, Carolyn Ann Baker Hensley, age 68, of Seymour passed away May 6, 2003 at her home. Retired from Knox County Health Department. Member of Valley Grove Baptist Church formerly of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. Member of the church choir, active member of the WMU, taught in the discipleship training, played the piano at various times and was a member of the New Beginning Sunday School Class. Preceded in death by parents, A. F. and Gertrude Baker; sister, Artha Armstrong and first husband, Bill Hensley.
Survivors
Loving husband, Ralph Armstrong; son, William Joe Hensley; daughter and son-in-law, Conni and David Skidmore; step-children: Cathy Armstrong, Kenny Armstrong and wife Beth, Karen Armstrong, Kent Armstrong and wife Ginger; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; brothers and sister-in-law: Dott and Susie Baker, Warren and Helen Baker; sister, Nanabelle Flynn; many loving nieces and nephews.
Service
Funeral will be held at 7:30 PM Thursday at Valley Grove Baptist Church with Dr. Bobby Tucker, Dr. Jim McCluskey, Kenny Armstrong and David Skidmore officiating. Interment
11:00 AM Friday, Woodlawn cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Valley Grove Baptist Building Fund. Family will receive friends from 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM Thursday at Valley Grove Baptist Church. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Mary Frances Biggs
1/27/2002
Biggs, Mary Frances, age 77, of South Knoxville, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2002 at Baptist Hospital. Member of Roseberry Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Roy Biggs; daughter, Sandra Martin; parents, Lee and Jessie Mouser; brothers, Gene, Bob, and Bill Mouser; and sister, Bessie Vandegriffe.
Survivors
Daughters: Jackie Lett, Vickie Newcomb and husband, Leonard, Tiny Biggs; sons: Donald Biggs and wife, Jean; Stanley Martin and wife, Barbara; grandchildren: Wayne Newcomb, David Newcomb, Bridgette Newcomb, and Kristi Newcomb; Jason and Wendy Hood; Lucreatia and husband, Dean Embry; Alvin Holbrook and wife, Debbie; Travis Martin; sisters: Barbara Hensley and husband, Dick; Judy Graves; brothers: Benton Mouser and wife, Imogene; Earnest Mouser and wife, Bettie; Charles Mouser and wife, Johnnie; several nieces and nephews.
Service
Funeral service 7:30 PM Tuesday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ronald Mouser and Rev. Jamie Porterfield officiating. Interment
11:00 AM Wednesday, Sherwood Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM Tuesday before the funeral at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Kaya Istre
5/10/2004
ISTRE, KAYA LILLY, of Fountain City, born May 12, 2001, passed away May 10, 2004 at Children’s Hospital. She was a blessed angel on earth to all who knew her. The past twelve months she had to endure separation and pain. Thankfully she now resides in Heaven where there is no sorrow.
Survivors
She is the beloved daughter of Emily Istre and beloved granddaughter of Marianne Miller, both of Fountain City. Other survivors include, Aunt Alicia and Uncle Michael Durocher of Canada; Uncle Rick and Aunt Nicole Phelps, Uncle Michael Phelps; Great Uncle Mike Hughes and wife Elizabeth; cousins, Zachary Sanford, Rain Thoreson, Cayli Ellsworth, Kieran Phelps, Hannah Miller, Ashton Yarber, Sherry, David, Chris and Andrew Hughs. Special friends Rafael and Elaine Basquez, Ginger Dougherty, Donna Zachrison and Jane and David Ingle.
Service
Funeral service 2:30 pm Saturday at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with Rev. Tim Bounds officiating. Interment
Lynnhurst cemetery. Pallbearers are, Rick Phelps, Mike Phelps, Brady Donahey, and Mark Pauley. The family will receive friends 7 – 9 pm Friday at the Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. www.lynnhurstchapel.com
Annie Sutton Jenkins
3/30/1999
Jenkins, Annie Sutton, age 95, of South Knoxville, formerly of Sweetwater, passed away Tuesday March 30, 1999 at Baptist Hospital. Member of Sweetwater United Methodist Church.
Survivors
Sister: Flora Millsaps - Knoxville
Nieces: Hazel Woodard, Margaret Owens, Linda Haun, Judy Bridges, Johnnie Brock
Nephews: Robert T. Cox, Jr., Kenneth Millsaps, Ray Millsaps, Tommy Anderson
Stepdaughter: Kay Backer - Gentry, Arkansas
Service
Graveside service 11:00 AM Friday, Toqua cemetery, Vonore,TN. Rev. Julian Walton officiating. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Thursday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.
Franklin Sise
2/28/2003
Sise, Franklin "Dwayne", age 40, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, February 28, 2003 at his home. Member of Seven Islands Baptist Church. He was a great father that loved his children.
Survivors
Wife, Tina Sise; sons: Jackie Lee Sise, Kenyon Blake Sise, Korey Deyon Sise; daughter Keyara Deshaye Sise; parents Jim and Jerrie Sise; grandmother Virginia Romines; a host of other relatives and friends.
Service
Family and friends will meet at Seven Islands Baptist Church cemetery Sunday at 2:00 PM for graveside services, Brother Mark McCool officiating. Memorial donations may be made to his children in care of K-25 Credit Union, 5201 Schubert Road, Knoxville, TN 37912 or 9228 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Saturday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
