Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
ORA MINK
5/21/2003
MINK, ORA HOWARD (O.H.), age 75, of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2003 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Member of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church. Veteran of U.S. Army.
Survivors
Survived by wife of 52 years, Carolyn Rhea Mink; daughters and sons-in-law, Debby and Dennis Ailor, Knoxville and Tammy and Mike Hatmaker, Knoxville; daughter, Donna Flohr, Nashville; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Opal McDonald, Tellico; several nieces and nephews.
Service
The family will receive friends from 5-7 P.M. Friday at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 7 P.M. with Dr. Mike Ramage officiating. Graveside services 11 A.M. Saturday at Lynnhurst cemetery. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. lynnhurstchapel.com
Minnie Bell
5/29/2003
Bell, Minnie G., age 84, loving wife and mother, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, May 29, 2003. Member of Old Beverly Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents; and sisters, Anna Reardon and Mickey Roller.
Survivors
Loving and devoted husband of 58 years, Clyde Bell, Sr.; daughter, Brenda Shumate; son and caregiver, CJ Bell; grandson, Daniel Bell; great-grandchild, Shealee Bell; sisters, Lydia Beeler, Bessie Hope, and Marie Parris; brothers, Jay Will Settle, Clifford Settle, and Claude Settle. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Udit Chaudhuri.
Service
Family and friends will meet at Ballard's Chapel Church cemetery on Saturday for a 2 PM graveside service with Rev. David Rhines officiating. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Travis Wood
7/19/2004
WOOD, TRAVIS age 25 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on July 19, 2004 at Baptist Hospital. Member of Vision Outreach Ministries of Powell. Travis will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Travis is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Charlie Wood, Sr.
Survivors
Survived by son Caleb Austin Wayne Wood, parents: Charlie and Kim Houser Wood, brothers: Joseph and Tommy Wood, grandparents: Ken and Pat Houser and Elizabeth Wood. Great grandmother Margaret Houser. Several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Travis is also survived by his former wife and mother of his son, Melissa.
Service
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 8:30 pm at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with Rev. Ralph Baker officiating. Family will receive friends from 6 – 8:30 pm Wednesday. Family and friends will meet at Lynnhurst cemetery Thursday at 12 noon for graveside services. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent for his son Caleb Wood in care of Regions Bank, 8351 E. Walker Springs Rd, Knoxville, TN 37923. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. www.lynnhurstchapel.com
Mary Evelyn Haws
6/5/2003
Haws, Mary Evelyn, age 80, of Farragut, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2003 at Parkwest Hospital. Active member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Farragut. She was one of the founding members and held several positions in the Friendship Force, Knoxville Chapter. Mary Evelyn enjoyed playing bridge with her friends; extensive traveling around the world; walking; playing and watching golf; and riding her bicycle. She loved living on the lake with her husband of almost 60 years, Claude C. Haws, Jr. Preceded in death by son, Kevin A. Haws and her many sisters and brothers.
Survivors
Husband of almost 60 years, Claude C. Haws, Jr; sons: Carter Haws, M.D. and wife Kristi of Johnson City, TN; Thomas Haws D.D.S. and wife Janet of Knoxville; Lewis Haws of Atlanta, GA; five grandchildren.
Service
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM Monday at St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Interment
will follow at Greenwood cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 871 Weisgarber Road, Knoxville, TN 37909. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home on Chapman Highway with the Rosary to follow at 8:00 PM. www.berryfuneralhome.com
Thelma French Noe
5/18/2003
Noe, Thelma French, age 85, of Knoxville, passed away at home Sunday, May 18, 2003. She was a member of Fairmont Presbyterian Church. She retired from East Tennessee Jewelers with 33 years service. Preceded in death by parents, Jacob Dexter and Katie Owens French; husband, Henry R. Noe; sister, Mae Goddard; brother, Jake French.
Survivors
Sisters: Louise Longmire of Knoxville; Katie Ruth Luttrell of Jacksonville, FL., Grace May and husband Oscar of Panama City Beach, FL.; brother, Wilbur French and wife Susanna of Knoxville; nephews and nieces: Warren Longmire, Etta Mae Gibson, James French of Knoxville; Andy Goddard of Maryville; Bob French of Jefferson City; Oscar May, Jr. of Atlanta; Steve May of Naples, Fla.; Daniel Luttrell of Baltimore, MD.; Sue Keller of Nashville; Cindy Wicker of Jacksonville, FL.; Mary Sutton of Oxford, Ga. and Frenchie May Sanders of Altamont Springs, FL.
Service
Family and friends will meet for graveside services at 11:00 AM Thursday at Woodlawn cemetery. Those who wish may make memorials to the American Heart Association. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Mildred E. Hilton Maples
3/5/2004
Maples, Mildred E. Hilton, age 79, was called home to be with the Lord Friday, March 5, 2004. She was a member of Ailor Dale Missionary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband Willard Maples; daughter Nancy Carol Lawrence; parents Addie French Hilton and Albert Ross Hilton Sr.; sisters Ella Williams and Wanda Allen; grandson Wayne Maples.
Survivors
Daughters Patsy Lang and Mary Rutter; sons Jesse and Jeffery Maples; sisters Bobbie Teaster and Nora Downs; brother A.R. Hilton; special niece Doddie Hilton Lykins; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Service
Family and friends will meet at Tuckaleechee Primitive Baptist Church cemetery in Townsend Sunday at 3:00 PM for graveside services, Rev. David Latham officiating. Pallbearers will be her nephews. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
William Alex Cooper
5/8/2006
Cooper, William Alex –age 82, of South Knoxville, passed away Monday, May 08, 2006 at UT Hospital following a battle with multiple illnesses. A loving husband, father and grandfather, with many loyal friends, he was a member of Vestal United Methodist Church; the First Families of Tennessee (Stonecifer Line); and the U.S.S. Lovelace Family Association of which he was a co-founder. Bill retired from Swans Bakery (Oak Ridge route) in 1982 with 35 years of service. He was a World War II veteran, drafted on his 18th birthday, serving in the US Navy on the U.S.S. Lovelace DE198 in the Pacific Theater where he earned numerous medals and commendations. Bill was born in Line Fork, Kentucky, May 19, 1924, the fourth child of Oscar and Gertrude Jennings Cooper. Preceded by his parents, precious son, William David (Little Bill), beloved sister, Glendyn Herrell, and brother, Robert Oscar Cooper.
Survivors
Survived by loving and devoted wife of 54 years, Freda Watson Cooper; sons, Philip and Perry Cooper; daughter and son-in-law, Rosemary and Mike Garland; cherished four year old grandson, Brock Cooper Garland; sister, Dorothy Manning; sister and brother-in-law, Eleanor and Carl Dew of Lake City; nieces and nephews, John Herrell, Martha Johnson, Sherry Johnson, David and Becky Dew of Lake City, Carolyn and Courtney Pearre of Nashville, Edward Dew of New York, Lynn Cooper Watts and Robert Cooper of Johnson City, and William Jennings Cooper of Phoenix, Arizona. Special thanks for the prayers, support and care from family, friends, neighbors and hospital staff.
Service
The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM on Thursday in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway, with funeral service to follow at 8 PM, Rev. Wendell Smith officiating. Family and friends will meet at Woodlawn cemetery on Friday for 11 AM graveside services. Memorials may be made to Vestal United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 9505, Knoxville, Tennessee 37940.
Judy B. French
4/13/2003
French, Judy B., age 80, of South Knoxville, passed away April 12, 2003 at Baptist Hospital. Preceded in death by husband, Clinton French; sisters, Georgia Heath and Swaneva Chesteen; brother, Bill Reneau.
Survivors
Daughter and son-in-law, Clara and Roscoe Blair; grandson, Michael Blair; granddaughter and husband, Penny and Johnny Fielder; great-grandson, Kennley Fielder; sister-in-law: Mary Reneau; brothers: Charles Reneau; Ed Reneau and wife Shirley; Jim Reneau and wife Nancy; sister, Sarah Walker and husband Bill; brothers: Curt Reneau and wife Audrey; Carroll Reneau and wife Barbara; sisters-in-law: Emma Fox and Bea Waters and husband Herbert; several nieces and nephews.
Service
Funeral 1:00 PM Tuesday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Steve Tuck officiating. Interment
will follow in Clarks Grove cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Jack Goodlin
3/6/2004
Goodlin, Jack Bryan age 82 of Knoxville, passed away Saturday March 6, 2004 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Mr. Goodlin was retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was a veteran of WWII. Mr. Goodlin accepted Christ at an early age, and was a member of Southside Baptist Church, where he enjoyed fellowshipping with his Sunday school class; The Harvesters. Preceded in death by parents; George Isaac and Ida Elizabeth Goodlin, Brother James Goodlin, sister; Ruth Johnson
Survivors
Survived by his loving wife of 50 years; Jane Anne Goodlin
Daughter and son-in-law Susan and Rick Hillard,
granddaughters; Beth Anne Hillard and Angela Terry and two great-grandchildren.
Sister and brother-in-law Joyce and Bill McMahan
Brother; Wayne Goodlin and a special sister-in-law Viola Watson.
A host of nieces and nephews and a great many friends also survive.
Service
Funeral services will be held Monday March 8, at 8 P.M. at the Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with Reverend Clarence Gresham and Reverend John Jackson officiating. Family and friends will meet at Lynnhurst cemetery on Tuesday for a 2 P.M. graveside service, military Honors will be provided by Volunteer State Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be; Patrick Watson, Timothy Watson, Bill S. McMahan, Mark Blevins, Charles Underwood and A.J. Green The family will receive friends on Monday from 6 to 8 P.M. before the service. . Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home 2300 W. Adair Dr. is in charge of arrangements.
Daniel Robert Gibson
3/7/2004
Gibson, Daniel Robert, age 84, of New Market, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 7, 2004 at Jefferson County Nursing Home. He was born on August 24, 1919 to Robert Edney and Fannie Blanton Gibson. He lived in Knox County for 76 years and was a member and deacon of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. He was a retired machinist from ALCOA, Tennessee Operations. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife, Dorothy Ballinger Gibson; brothers, Wilburn, Ralph, Goldman and R.E. Gibson, Jr. and sisters, Carrie McGahey, Viola Jones, Emma Reagan and Cumi Gibson.
Survivors
Son, Martin Daniel Gibson, and wife, Tonya of Crossville; daughter, Donna Davis and husband, Gary of New Market; sister, Nettie Hilbun of Youngstown, Ohio. He leaves three grandsons: Jeffrey Davis of Front Royal, Virginia; Kevin Davis of Chicago, Illinois; Daniel Justin Gibson of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; loving sisters-in-law, Phyllis Reed and Wanda Dalton; brother-in-law, Don McGahey of Rockville, Maryland; 14 nephews and 14 nieces.
Service
Funeral service 7:00 PM Tuesday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Dr. Richard Emmert officiating. Family and friends will meet at Mt. Olive cemetery Wednesday for 10:30 AM interment
services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Satellite Sunday School at MVBC, Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 2500 Maryville Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920 or A.L.P.S. Adult Day Services, 600 North Daisy Street, Morristown, Tennessee 37814. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
RAYMOND SHEPARD
6/6/2003
SHEPARD, RAYMOND E., age 57, of North Knoxville, passed away Friday, June 6, 2003. He was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors
Survived by sons, Raymond Earl Shepard, Jr., James K. Shepard; 2 grandchildren; brothers Jerry Shepard and wife, Gloria and David Shepard; sister, Ellen Miller and husband, Willie; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Service
Funeral service 2:30 P.M. Monday Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with Rev. George Powers officiating. Interment
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 Dr. lynnhurstchapel.com
Mildred Deane
3/9/2004
DEANE, MILDRED ANNE, age 63, of Knoxville formerly of KAHA Street, Orlando, FL, passed away March 9, 2004 at UT Medical Center. She was born December 12, 1935 at Norfolk, VA. Attended Norview High School and lived in the Five Points area of Norfolk, VA and moved to Knoxville in 1968. She was of the Methodist faith. Preceded in death by husband, Philip Glenn Deane; parents, William H. and Dorothy Keeton. She enjoyed art, painting and lived life the fullest upon her own terms.
Survivors
Survived by; sons and daughter-in-law, Lewis Michael Deane and wife Pat, of Knoxville; Timothy Wayne Deane, of New Market, TN; Grandchildren; Amy Mellisa Deane Sharp, of Morristown, Lewis Daniel Deane, of Jefferson City, TN; Randi Blair McDonald, Elizabeth Kelly Broyles, Dana Lynn Thompson, all of Knoxville. Sisters; Jean Burton of Manasses, VA and Gwen Haverty,; brother; William H. Keeton, Jr., of San Antonio, TX.
Service
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. www.lynnhurstchapel.com
Jon Johnson
7/13/2003
Johnson, Jon "Rick", age 39 of Knoxville passed way Sunday, July 13, 2003 at Baptist Hospital. He was a member of Hillcrest United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by grandmothers Martha T. Johnson and Helen R. Johnson; grandfather William J. Johnson.
Survivors
Wife, Teresa Johnson of Knoxville; sons, Jon Cameron Johnson, Quinton McCoy Johnson, Alex Clark all of Knoxville; daughter, Madeline Johnson of Knoxville; mother, Marilyn F. Johnson; father, Gary H. Johnson and wife Sandra; brothers, Michael and wife Pat Johnson of Knoxville; Steven and wife Shelley Johnson of Knoxville; grandfather Willie M. Fox of Knoxville; nephews, Jess Johnson and Ewan Johnson, both of Knoxville.
Service
Funeral service 8:00 PM Wednesday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. C. Dennis Ford officiating. Interment
11:00 AM Thursday, New Hopewell Presbyterian cemetery, Dandridge, TN. Family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Louise Elizabeth Bowman
7/13/2003
Bowman, Louise Elizabeth, age 45, of South Knoxville, went to be with her Heavenly Father, Sunday, July 13, 2003. She was a faithful member of Kimberlin Heights Church of God and a dedicated wife. Preceded in death by father, Clarence Richards, Sr.
Survivors
Loving and devoted husband, Sam Bowman, Jr.; mother, Susie Richards; brothers, Chuck (Carol) Richards, Theodore (Nancy) Richards, Charlie (Cheryl) Richards; daughter, Judy (Danny) Hickman, Jodie (Glenn) Bullock, Connie (Maxie) Stafford, Phyllis Richards, Penny Richards McMillian; a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Service
Funeral service will be held at 8:00 PM on Tuesday at Kimberlin Heights Church of God, Rev. Becky Milligan officiating. Family and friends will meet at Berry Funeral Home at 1:30 PM Wednesday to go in procession to Woodlawn cemetery where Louise will be laid to rest at 2:00 PM. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Tuesday at the church prior to the service. Arrangements by 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
