Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
Willard E. Brown
11/29/2003
Brown, Willard E., age 70, of South Knoxville, born
April 8, 1933, died Saturday, November 29, 2003. He was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Frank Brown and mother Grace Brown of Kingsport, Tennessee. Raised in Kingsport, and served in the U.S. Air Force in the 809th Air Police Unit at McDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida, as a sergeant. He graduated from East Tennessee State with a B.S. in Education and a Masters Degree from the University of Tennessee. He worked in the Knoxville City School System as a teacher and coach at South High School from 1956-74, serving as head football coach from 1966-73. In 1974 he became assistant principal at Gresham Jr. High School. In 1976 he became principal of Rule High School from where he retired in 1983. In 1979 he was recognized as Vocational Principal of the year. His 1969 South High football team was the first team to qualify under the newly established TSSAA playoff system. In 1980 he was awarded a Danforth Foundation Principal’s Fellowship for Urban Administrators. In 1982-83, Rule High School was selected by the Ford Foundation as one of the top twelve inner-city high schools in the United States. In 1983 he was awarded the Mayor’s Merit Award by the City of Knoxville.
Survivors
Wife of 50 years, Joyce Underwood Brown of Knoxville; sons, Tom and wife Janet Brown of Knoxville, Rob and wife Cheryl Brown of Chattanooga, and daughter, Diana Kerr of Dallas, GA, grandchildren, Matthew Brown, Katie Brown, Lee Brown, Rocky Kerr and Matt Anderson; sister, Wilma and husband Darrell Bryan of Mobile, Ala., and brother-in-law Al and wife Linda Underwood of Knoxville; nephews: Michael Bryan of Mobile, AL; Tony Bryan of Cincinnati, OH; nieces: Beth and husband Mike King of Johnson City, TN; Amy and husband Mike Fine of Hilton Head, SC, and several great-nieces and nephews.
Service
Funeral service 8:00 PM Wednesday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Tim Miller, Rev. David Harkins and Bill Young officiating. Honorary Pallbearers will be David Sexton, Albert Ogle, Richard Scruggs, Robert Neff, Dickie McCoy, Leslie Wilson, Bob Polston, Ron Hickey. Family will receive friends 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Joel Robert Johnson
11/29/2003
Johnson, Joel Robert, age 92, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, November 29, 2003. He proudly served his country during World War II in the Army and as a guard for the Atomic City. He later retired from East Tennessee Packing House. He is preceded in death by wife, Mary and daughter, Sue Tucker.
Survivors
Brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Norine Johnson; son-in-law, Jim Tucker; grandsons, James Tucker and wife, Shannon; Mark Tucker; great-grandsons, Ryan and Ben Tucker; several nieces and nephews.
Service
Funeral service 8:00 PM Monday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Dennis Donnally and Rev. Jerry Veach officiating. Family and friends will meet at Sherwood Memorial Gardens Tuesday at 11:00 AM for interment
services. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Anna Ruth Kirby
12/1/2003
Kirby, Anna Ruth, age 78, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, December 1, 2003 at her home after a brief illness. She was a member of Hillcrest United Methodist Church and retired nurse from Baptist Hospital. Preceded in death by parents, Homer Haun and Genevieve Painter Haun; husband, Mack Kirby; sisters, Margaret Roth and Dorothy Harmon.
Survivors
Son and daughter-in-law, Hugo and Judy Kirby; son, Steve Kirby.
Service
Family and friends will meet at Woodlawn Cemetery
Wednesday for an 11:00 AM graveside service with Joey Walker officiating. Special thanks to Linda Bell, caregiver. Memorials may be made to Baptist Hospice, P.O. Box 22, Knoxville, TN 37901. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Catherine Michelle Sherrod
11/28/2003
Sherrod, Catherine Michelle, born
Sept 3, 1981, November 28, 2003 Katie Bug went to be with the Lord. Katie was a beautiful, bright, and courageous young woman at the age of 22. She will be greatly missed. We will miss you and love you always.
Survivors
Her loving parents Mike and Kathy Sherrod; sister, Kristi Paul; brother, Larry Paul; grandparents, Gladys Sherrod, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Perryman, great-grandmother Juanita Perryman; niece and nephew, Joshua and Kelsey Paul.
Service
Funeral service 8:00 PM Tuesday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Robert Hobbs officiating. Family and friends will meet at Berry Funeral Home at 12:00 Noon Wednesday and proceed to Woodlawn Cemetery
for a 1:00 PM graveside service. Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Langston, Bobby Langston, Clarence John Sherrod, Jr., Larry Paul, Jason Morgan, and Rick Cruze. Honorary Pallbearer Matthew Sherrod. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Ronnie (Ron) Moore
1/2/2004
Moore, Ronnie (Ron), of South Knoxville, went to be with Jesus Friday, January 2, 2004. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by brother, Terry Moore; father, Duck Moore; and special niece, Sissy Schuler.
Survivors
Mother, Elsie Moore; daughters, Jackie and husband, David Nelson, Joy and husband, Josh Caplinger and Tina Moore; son, Ronald Moore; grandchildren, Jennifer, Drey (ER Drey), Daniel, Cameron, Brittany, Bayley, Braxton, Alex, and Samantha; brothers, Larry and Pete Moore; sisters, Judy and Barbara Moore; Betty and husband, David Latham; several nieces and nephews.
Service
Friends and family will meet at Berry Funeral Home Monday at 1:00 PM and proceed to Woodlawn Cemetery
for 2:00 PM graveside services with Rev. James Hale officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Sunday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Jack Hill Pugh
12/13/2003
Pugh, Jack Hill, age 80, of Knoxville, passed away quietly on Saturday, December 13, 2003 at NHC Nursing Home. He was a WWII United States Army veteran serving as a medic in the Southern Philippines. Retired from the advertising/publishing business and was an avid Ham operator so now the W4ATA is a silent key. Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Isia Hill Pugh of Monroe County; brother and sister-in-law, Walter W. and Pearl Pugh.
Survivors
Sister Betty L. Burnette; nephew, Phillip Burnette and wife, Alice; grandnephew, Michael Burnette and wife, Tracy; great-grandniece, Payton Burnette of Asheboro, North Carolina; grandnephew, Mark Burnette and wife, Amy of Seymour; special friends, Jerry Deaver and Dr. John Burkhart of Knoxville.
Service
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home prior to the service which will be held at 7:00 PM, Rev. Gerald McFarland officiating. Family and friends will meet Thursday at Sherwood Memorial Gardens for an 11:00 AM interment
service. Full military Honors will be conducted by the Volunteer State Veterans Honor Guard. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Clifford O. Hill
12/22/2003
Hill, Clifford O., age 75, born
in Old Park City, Knoxville in 1928, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2003. At the age of 17, Clifford volunteered and served in World War II in the E.T.O. as a squad leader in the infantry. Preceded in death by parents, Sylvester and Susan Hill; brothers, R.T., Millard and John Hill.
Survivors
Brothers, David Hill of Iowa and Sylvester Hill of Knoxville; special and dearest friend for 20 years, Edith Deloris Long; other special friends, Dewey and Marie Owens, Harry and Lois Dexter, Larry and Donna Byrd, Phyllis Tanner, Lorena Bowser and many friends and comrades at DAV Chapter 24; the best organization in the world, East Tennessee Honor Guard and the Veterans Cemetery.
Service
Family and friends will meet Tuesday at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery
for an 11:30 AM service at the Rotunda, Rev. Jim McPherson officiating. Berry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
LeRoy Underwood
12/24/2003
Underwood, Leroy, age 68, of North Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2003 at St. Mary’s Residential Hospice. He was a member of South Knoxville Church of God and retired from Tennessee Armature. Preceded in death by parents, Alex and Louise Underwood; sisters, Jeanette Mutta, Christine Vaught.
Survivors
Wife, Gladys West Underwood; sons, Gary Underwood, Jeff Underwood and wife, Peggy; step-grandchild, Alex Lister; grandchildren, Brittany and Mathew Underwood; sister, Linda Allen; brother, Charles Underwood; several nieces and nephews.
Service
Funeral service 3:00 PM Sunday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Robert Branch officiating. Interment
will follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Honorary pallbearers will be the Live Wires Sunday School Class. Memorials may be made to South Knoxville Church of God, 5623 Magazine Road, Knoxville, TN 37920. The family will receive friends from 1:30 PM until 3:00 PM Sunday prior to the service in the Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
LeRoy Underwood
12/24/2003
Underwood, Leroy, age 68, of North Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2003 at St. Mary’s Residential Hospice. He was a member of South Knoxville Church of God and retired from Tennessee Armature. Preceded in death by parents, Alex and Louise Underwood; sisters, Jeanette Mutta, Christine Vaught.
Survivors
Wife, Gladys West Underwood; sons, Gary Underwood, Jeff Underwood and wife, Peggy; step-grandchild, Alex Lister; grandchildren, Brittany and Mathew Underwood; sister, Linda Allen; brother, Charles Underwood; several nieces and nephews.
Service
Funeral service 3:00 PM Sunday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Robert Branch officiating. Interment
will follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Honorary pallbearers will be the Live Wires Sunday School Class. Memorials may be made to South Knoxville Church of God, 5623 Magazine Road, Knoxville, TN 37920. The family will receive friends from 1:30 PM until 3:00 PM Sunday prior to the service in the Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Helen Irene Cunningham King
1/20/2003
King, Helen Irene Cunningham -age 80 of South Knoxville, passed away Monday, January 20, 2003 at home after a lengthy illness. Helen was a graduate of Young High School. She was a long time member of South Knoxville Baptist Church and an employee of the Knoxville City School System during which time she was a secretary at Rule High School. Helen and her late husband, Burnette M. (Bunt), founded Ye Olde Steak House on August 15, 1968. From 1968 until 1998, Helen was very active in the business until failing health forced her to retire.
Survivors
Survivors included daughter, Nancy Ayres; daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Hugh Ray Wilson; son and daughter-in-law, David and Robin King; grandchildren, Scott Gibson, Hank Wilson, Amy Wilson Beeler, Erin Wilson, Whitney King, Ashley Brooks, and Lauren Lee; 2 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Service
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, Berry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mark Williams officiating. Interment
will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Hospice, 7447 Andersonville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37938 or Smoky Mountain Children's Home, 449 McCarn Circle, Sevierville, TN 37862. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
William Wallace Cruze
1/10/2003
Cruze, William Wallace, Sr., age 91, of Seymour, passed away Friday, January 10, 2003 at Ft. Sanders Medical Center in Sevier County. He was born
September 25, 1911 in Knox County. Charter member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and was retired from Robert Shaw Controls. He was also a 50 year member of Sevier Lodge #334 F&AM. Preceded in death by parents, James Harvey and Martha Adaline McCammon Cruze, Sr.; wife, Elizabeth Ford Cruze; son, William Wallace Cruze, Jr.; 8 brothers and 6 sisters.
Survivors
Son and daughter-in-law, Edward Ford and Relda Ownby Cruze; daughter-in-law, Linda Burchell Cruze; brother, Glenn Wayne Cruze; special nieces and nephews, Jan Cruze, Phil Cruze, Fred and Suzan Bales. A special thanks to James (Lum) and Janavee Ownby and family and to Tomi Hutton at New Vista Care Center.
Service
The family will receive friends from 1:30 PM until 3:00 PM on Sunday, January 12, 2003 at Berry Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 3:00 PM with Pastor Larry Warren officiating. Family and friends will meet at Chilhowee Cemetery
11:00 AM on Monday for interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6632 Chapman Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Beatrice Holbert
12/28/2003
Holbert, Beatrice “Bea”, age 79, of Knoxville, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2003 at Baptist Hospital. She was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Stanley “Jack” Holbert.
Survivors
Daughter and son-in-law, Judy H. and Jerry A. Gibson of Seymour; son and daughter-in-law, James E. and Cynthia R. Holbert of Athens, Ohio; grandchildren, Steven and Amy Gibson; Jonathan, Amanda and Christopher Holbert; beloved great-grandchildren, Connor and Rachel Gibson, Adara Holbert; sister, Jessie M. Whitehead of Maryville; brother, Donald Hopkins of Farragut; and many special nieces and nephews.
Service
Family and friends will meet at 11:00 AM Wednesday at Woodlawn Cemetery
for graveside services. Family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
BARBARA COCHRAN
4/15/2003
COCHRAN, BARBARA JANE, went to be with Jesus on April 15, 2003 at 3:51 A.M. She was a longtime, faithful member of KimWatt Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for over 30 years. Preceded in death by father and mother, Lee and Cora Hutchins and sister, Ida Marie Hutchins.
Survivors
Survived by husband, Rev. Delton Cochran; sons and daughters-in-law, George and Bonnie Cochran, Wayne and Kim Cochran; daughters and sons-in-law, Kim and Robert Jones, Gail and Bobby Miller; 10 grandchildren, Robbi and B.J. Jones, Shawna, Whitney and Tyler Cochran, Chris, Aaron and Ashley Cochran, Leah and Zach Miller; 2 great-grandchildren, Alex and Bryson; sister, Margaret Hutchins; brother, Albert Hutchins.
Service
The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. on Wednesday, April 16 and Thursday, April 17. Funeral service 8 P.M. Thursday at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with Rev. Harold Hayes, Rev. Brad Ingram and Rev. Ray Scarbrough officiating Graveside service Friday, April 18 at 11 A.M. at Lynnhurst Cemetery
. Pallbearers will be Deacons of KimWatt Baptist Church. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. lynnhurstchapel.com
Fred E. (Gene) Smith
11/24/2003
Smith, Fred E. (Gene), age 75, of South Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2003 at UT Hospital. Member of Hillcrest United Methodist Church. Gene was a member and Past Master of South Knoxville Lodge #769. Preceded in death by parents, George W. and Myrtle Smith; infant brother, Lowell William; sister, Rosalie Roach; brothers-in-law, Howard Painter and Raleigh Johnson.
Survivors
Wife of 40 years, Mary H. Smith; son and daughter-in-law, Kent and Lisa Smith; stepson and wife, Butch and Billie Hensley; stepdaughter and husband, Brenda and Lowell Beckner; grandchildren, Tyler and Courtney Smith, Jack Beckner and Travis Hensley; great-granddaughters, Lanie, Lexie, and Lacie Beckner; sisters, Wanda Johnson and Alma Painter; brother-in-law, Sam Roach; special nephew, Bill Johnson; and several nieces and nephews.
Service
The family will receive friends on Friday, November 28, 2003 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway, with funeral service to follow at 8:00 PM. Family and friends will meet at Woodlawn Cemetery
on Saturday, November 29, 2003 at 11:00 AM for graveside services. Volunteer Street Rod members, Chuck Whitson, Tom Hill, Tom Roberson, Ralph Eggleston, Ernie Ault, Jim Farmer, Keller Wallace and Larry Wahl will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the remaining Street Rod members as well as members of South Knoxville Masonic Lodge #769.
Anna Ruth Kirby
12/1/2003
Kirby, Anna Ruth, age 78, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, December 1, 2003 at her home after a brief illness. She was a member of Hillcrest United Methodist Church and retired nurse from Baptist Hospital. Preceded in death by parents, Homer Haun and Genevieve Painter Haun; husband, Mack Kirby; sisters, Margaret Roth and Dorothy Harmon.
Survivors
Son and daughter-in-law, Hugo and Judy Kirby; son, Steve Kirby.
Service
Family and friends will meet at Woodlawn Cemetery
Wednesday for an 11:00 AM graveside service with Joey Walker officiating. Special thanks to Linda Bell, caregiver. Memorials may be made to Baptist Hospice, P.O. Box 22, Knoxville, TN 37901. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
