Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
George Widby
2/2/2006
George Washington Widby, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2006 at Brakebill Health Care Center. “Papa” was a loving and devoted husband and father and would have celebrated his 85th birthday on February 22. He was a kind, sincere and devoted Christian man whose smiling face brought joy to all those who knew him and will always live in the hearts of those who loved him. He attended Arlington Baptist Church for 45 years where he served as a deacon and was a member of the Victory Sunday School class. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army, and retired after 20 years at Union Carbide in Oak Ridge. He was a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, and Plumbers and Pipefitters Union. Preceded in death by his parents Calvin and Nora Widby, four brothers and two sisters.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife of 64 years Louise Wilson Widby; one brother, Albert Widby; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Patrick Cummins; son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Debbie Widby of Wichita Falls, TX; grandsons and wives, Randy and Kathy Cummins of Louisville, KY, Alan and Kathy Cummins of Knoxville, Scott Widby of McKinney, TX, Craig Widby of Chicago, IL; great grandchildren, Chase Cummins, Blakely Cummins, Averi Cummins, Rachel Cummins, Ian Cummins, and Aidan Widby; And several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the staff of Brakebill Healthcare Center for all their loving care to George and the family.
Service
The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 PM with the funeral service to follow Sunday at Arlington Baptist Church with Rev. John Holland officiating. Interment
will be 10:00AM Monday at Lynnhurst Cemetery. Pallbearers, Randy Cummins, Alan Cummins, Scott Widby, Craig Widby, Chase Cummins and Neil Smith. Honorary Pallbearers are members of Victory Sunday School class and deacons of Arlington Baptist Church. Arrangements by Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. Additional information is available through www.lynnhurstchapel.com and through this site we invite you to share your thoughts and fond memories with our family.
Trula Cupp DuBan Mugford
2/3/2006
Mugford, Trula Cupp DuBan – 79 of Knoxville, Tennessee, died February 3, 2006 at the Baptist Hospital from complications of a stroke that occurred in the early hours February 1, 2006. She was a local Real Estate Broker and business owner of Mugford Real Estate and Mugford Pharmacy in South Knoxville. Mrs. Mugford was a member of Church Street United Methodist Church. Her activities in the community included The Boys / Girls Club Board of Directors, The Sertoma Club, Vice Chair to the Knox County Republican Executive Committee, Chair person for the Bonny Kate Doyle Republican Executive Committee, monthly meetings with the Young High School Class of 1944, and The Doyle Area Home Owners Association. Trula was a member of the Knox Association of Realtors, State, and National Board of Realtors, and in the past, Local and State President of Auxiliary to the Tennessee Pharmaceutical Association.
Survivors
Trula, daughter of Ralph Parks Cupp and Lena Belle Goddard Cupp, was born
3 13 1926, one of nine children. She is survived by Alfred (Bid) Cupp, Mary Ellen (Dottie) Gammon, Ray ( Bud) Cupp, and deceased Earl Cupp, Sam Cupp, Wallace Cupp, Edward Cupp, and Stella Cupp.
Trula was the loving wife of deceased Harold James Mugford RPH, PHD and mother of six surviving children: John A. DuBan, wife Lennis Martin DuBan, Mike A. DuBan, James (Jim) Mugford, Lea Ann Mugford Swann, Cynthia C. Mugford, Mark A. Mugford. Six grandchildren Alicia K. DuBan, John A. DuBan Jr., Jason M. DuBan, Kristen N. Swann, Britany M. Swann, and Justin T. Swann also survive Trula
Service
Funeral services will be held 4 PM on Monday at Church Street United Methodist Church, Rev. Jan Buxton-Wade officiating. Interment
to follow at New Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to New Salem United Methodist Cemetery
Fund would be appreciated 577-0125 The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM on Sunday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
BARBARA DROTOS
10/16/2002
DROTOS, BARBARA E. (AKARD), age 64, of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2002 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Attended Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was a 1960 graduate of Ft. Sanders School of Nursing, served in the U.S. Air Force as a nurse and retired from Prince William Hospital in Manassas, VA. Preceded in death by parents, Ernest Akard and Ollice Caldwell Akard.
Survivors
Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Danny Drotos and Therese Saggau; daughter, Beverly Drotos; granddaughter, Audrey Claire Drotos; ex-husband, John Drotos.
Service
Memorial service 2 P.M. Saturday Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel with Rev. Jim Millsaps officiating. The family will receive friends from 1-2 P.M. Saturday before the service at the Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Dr. www.lynnhurstchapel.com
Bobbie J. Bowman
4/2/2003
Bowman, Bobbie J., age 46, of West Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2003 at home. She was a member of West Park Baptist Church and the Rebuilders Sunday School Class. Former employee of First Tennessee Bank. Preceded in death by her father, Robert L. Honeycutt; paternal grandfather, Carl Honeycutt; maternal grandparents, J.C. and Hazel Hall.
Survivors
Husband, Rusty Bowman; mother, Maxine Honeycutt; step-children: Kellee and Jacob Bowman; grandmother, Mary Kate Honeycutt; brothers: Barry Honeycutt and wife, Kathy; Donald Honeycutt and wife, Tammy; sister, Angela Honeycutt; several nieces and nephews; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Gil and Billie Bowman; brothers-in-law: Randy Bowman and wife, Trish, and Kerry Bowman; sister-in-law, Frances Wilhite and husband, Rick.
Service
Funeral service 8:00 PM Friday at West Park Baptist Church with Pastor Sam Polson and Pastor Bill Gowder officiating. Interment
1:00 PM Saturday at Temple Hill Memorial Gardens in Castlewood, VA. Rebuilders Sunday School Class will be Honorary Pallbearers. In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to West Park Baptist Church Building Fund, 8833 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Friday before the service at West Park Baptist Church. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Betty Jane Long Lyle
5/7/2006
Lyle, Betty Jane Long –died on Sunday, May 7, 2006 at St. Mary’s Hospital after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She was 77. A lifelong resident of South Knoxville, Mrs. Lyle was a member of the Board of Directors of Woodlawn Cemetery
for 18 years. She also worked for many years as the principal secretary at Doyle High School. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.B. Lyle, former Conductor of the Knoxville Choral Society and Supervisor of Music for Knox County Schools, and by her parents, Luther and Verna Long.
Survivors
She is survived by her children: Linda Lyle and Kerry Roehr, Ben and Carla Lyle, and Steve and Tammy Lyle, all of Knoxville; grandchildren: Madison Lyleroehr, Lindsey Lyle, Rhett Lyle, Zoee Lyle and Dylan Lyle; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Earl and Joyce Whaley of Liberty, Missouri; sisters-in-law: Betty Lawson Lyle and Leota Goforth Lyle and a host of family and friends.
Service
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 13, 2006 at St. James Episcopal Church, 1101 North Broadway, with Burial immediately following at Woodlawn Cemetery. The Reverend Joseph H. Ballard, Jr. will officiate. The family requests memorial gifts be made to the Betty Lyle Fund for South-Doyle High School’s College and Career Center. Friends may call at their convenience Thursday or Friday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. 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.
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.
Mary Ruth Shepherd
5/11/2006
Shepherd, Mary Ruth –age 71, of South Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 11, 2006 at Rockcastle Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky. She was a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by husband, Robert Shepherd and son, Michael Anthony.
Survivors
Survivors include children: Robert Larry, Betty Ruth Kitts, Mary Jean Jackson, Gloria Ann Poore and husband, Leon, Jr., Darlene Lora Cunningham, Tommy D. and wife, Susie, Timmy Gene, and Johnathan Scott and wife Jennifer; grandchildren, Lisa Michelle Morgan, Kristie Dawn Jameson, Amanda Nicole Kitts, Richard Leon Poore, Philip Wayne Poore, Andrew Ray Poore, David Shawn Shepherd, Christopher Cunningham, Allison Fayth Shepherd, Tyler Eugene Shepherd, Michael Scott Romines, Tiffany Nicole Romines, Preston Romines and Brandon Romines; great-grandchildren, Justin (J Ray) Sherrod, Ashley Jean Morgan, Devon Jameson, Amber Jameson and Matthew; sisters, Minnie Ellen Williams and Daisy Romines; brother, Earl Hurst; sister-in-law, Gertrude Fleetwood and several other family members.
Service
Funeral service will be held 8 PM on Saturday, Berry Chapel. Family and friends will meet at New Gray Cemetery
on Sunday for 1 PM graveside services. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM on Friday and from 6-8 PM on Saturday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Gerald E. Dunn
9/8/1998
Dunn, Gerald E., age 81, of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, September 08, 1998. Fifty-year member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Retired from ALCOA after 40 years of service. Preceded in death by wife, Helen Dunn.
Survivors
Survivors: Sons and daughters-in-law Russell A. And Judy Dunn -Maynardville; Roger S. And Cindy Dunn.
Grandchildren: D. Rusty Dunn and wife, Kimberly Blaine Ross R. Dunn and wife, Donna-Calhoun, TN Robyn Howard and Husband, Hank - Delano, TN Steven Edward Dunn, Sarah Elizabeth Dunn, Abby Marie Dunn, Pamela Ann Dunn.
7 great grandchildren
Service
Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, 10:00 AM at Woodlawn Cemetery. Dr. George Hollander will officiate. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Wednesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Martha (Marti) Gaylor
5/17/2006
Martha Williams Gaylor (Marti), passed away at home on May 17, 2006. She was an inspiration to all who knew her. She will not be forgotten. She is preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Lilly Williams.
Survivors
Survived by her beloved husband, Gary; step-daughter, Hayley; brother, Michael Williams; and sister, Connie Chick; parents-in-law, Charles and Barbara Gaylor; brothers-in-law, David Gaylor, Richard Chick, Paul Rivard; sister-in-law, Alice Rivard; nephews and wives, Joseph and LeighAnne Tipton, Bradley and Melissa Cox; nephews and nieces, Addison and Reagan Rivard, Kyndal Tipton, and Colin Cox; and many cousins. Gary and his family want to thank all of our friends for their love, support, prayers, and help.
Service
Receiving of friends will be held at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel, 2300 W. Adair Dr from 6:00PM to 8:00PM, May 19th. Family and friends will gather at Greenwood Cemetery, 3500 Tazewell Pike at 2:00PM on Saturday for the interment
service with Dr. Charles Earl officiating. In lieu of flowers Marti requested donations be made to St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105, in honor of Marti Gaylor.
Evelyn DePew Love
6/6/2007
Love, Evelyn DePew –age 73, of South Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2007. She was retired from the Hyatt Regency and from Knox County Food Services. Evelyn was a longtime member of Gayland Heights Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by husband, Mort Love, Jr.; daughter, Carol Hall; father and mother, Claude and Mary Etta DePew; brothers, Toby and Roger DePew; sister, Kathy Davis.
Survivors
Survived by son, Gene Allen Love; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Kim Love and her pride and joy grandson, Jake Love. Also survived by sister, Bernie (Fred) Reagan and Mackie DePew. Special thanks for the loving caregivers; special friends Pat DePew and family; best friend of 46 years, Dorothy Tucker and Caris Hospice for all their loving care and support.
Service
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Friday in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home with funeral service to follow at 8:00 PM, Rev. Aaron Wheeler and Rev. Wayne Buster Gibson officiating. Family and friends will meet at McDaniel Cemetery, Sneedville, Tennessee, on Saturday for 1:00 PM interment
services. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.
Mae Hancock
6/26/2007
Hancock, Mae G., age 91, of South Knoxville , passed away June 26, 2007 at Ft. Sanders Regional Hospital. She was a volunteer for Ronald McDonald House for over 20 years. Member of Fort Sanders Baptist Church. She retired from Millers Department Store with over 21 years of service. Preceded in death by husband, William P. Hancock.
Survivors
Survived by son, Norman Hancock; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Karen Hancock; grandchildren, Wesley Hancock, Justin W. Hancock, Allison Hancock; great-grandchildren, Abigail, Taylor and Tyler Hancock.
Service
Funeral services are Wednesday at 8:00 pm at Berry Chapel with Rev. Wayne McMillian officiating. Interment
will be 10 am Thursday ,Woodlawn Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ronald McDonald House, 1705 Clinch Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 37916. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Wednesday in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com
Bill Valdes
6/26/2007
Valdes, Bill, age 84, of Sevierville, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 26, 2007. He was Vice President and Manager of California International Bank. He was a Veteran of the US Army Air Corp where he served as a pilot during World War II.
Survivors
Survived by loving and devoted wife of 58 years, Mary Elsie Valdes; daughter, Debbie Bean; son, Larry Valdes; daughter, Ann Ward and husband Larry; son, Mark Valdes; and son, William Valdes; grandchildren, Dawna Worley, Jeff Marchand, Melissa Clabo, Dennis Mohr, Leslie Housley, Andrea Gillespie, Molly and Daniel Ward; great-grandchildren, Jessica and Tyler Worley, Kailee Marchand, Matthew, Mikayla and Madison Clabo, Angelique and Dennis Mohr, Jake Hansford, Joey Colavecchio, Hannah Housley,; brother, Robert Valdes and wife Sharon; sister, Ondina Juan and husband, Frank.
Service
Family and friends will meet at the Rotunda at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery
for graveside services, Pastor Mark Kirk officiating. Full military honors will be provided by East TN Volunteer Honor Guard. www.berryfuneralhome.com
James Dowell
6/25/2007
Dowell, James Michael, age 45, of Knoxville, passed away June 25, 2007 at Parkwest Hospital. He was of the Baptist faith. Employed as Operation Director for West Towne Mall. Proceeded in death by father; Charles E. Dowell, Sr., grandparents; Leonard Huston Sparks and Margaret McCarroll McCarter.
Survivors
Survivors include wife, Karen Dowell; son, Thomas Dowell; daughter, LaToya Dowell; granddaughter, Johanna Marie Dowell; mother, Barbara Sparks Dowell; brothers, Charles Dowell, Jeff Franklin and wife Courtney; sister, Lisa Myshrall and husband, Michael, of Spokane, Washington; several nieces and nephews; godson, Timothy Frisco.
Service
Memorial service will be at 8:00 pm on Thursday at Berry Chapel with Rev. Robert Mackey officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Thursday in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com
Nancy Osborne
6/26/2007
Osborne, Nancy Jean, age 68, of South Knoxville, passed away in her home on Tuesday, June 26, 2007, after a battle with cancer. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by mother, Laura Witt; stepfather, Arnold Witt; daughter, Debbie Heptinstall; son, Jimmy Lee Osborne.
Survivors
Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Mike Hodges; son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Gina Osborne, all of Knoxville. Tim and Mona Osborne of Raleigh, NC; son-in-law and wife, Fred and Kim Heptinstall of Knoxville; grandchildren, Michael Hodges, Jamie Monger, Amanda Heptinstall, Whitney Osborne, and Jennifer Osborne; great-grandchildren, Chelsey, Kenslee, Braden, Keaton, McKenna, Chase and Joseph; sisters, Marion Tikkanen, Dorothy Tikkanen, Darlene Huff, Gert Cross, Beverly Badger and Shirley Witt, all of Michigan.
Service
Family and friends will meet at Woodlawn Cemetery
at 11:00 AM Friday for graveside services, Pastor Mark Ousley officiating. Family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Thursday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com
Martha Douglas
6/27/2007
Douglas, Martha Givens, age 82, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 27, 2007. She was a member of Church Street United Methodist Church, where she was a member of Murphy Builders Sunday School Class. She was an active member of the L.I.F.T group with Berry Funeral Home. She was retired from the Insurance Industry and moved to Knoxville in 1991. Preceded in death by parents, Carl and Annie Givens; husband, David M. Douglas; daughter, Barbara Ferguson; brothers, Charles and Carl Givens.
Survivors
Survived by son, Richard H. Douglas of Vista, CA; son and daughter-in-law, David W and Laura Douglas of Granger, Ind. 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; a sister, Margaret Wilburn of Virginia Beach, VA.
Service
Services will be held in the Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway Saturday at 10:00 AM with Rev. Cabel W. Trent officiating. Interment
to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM on Friday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Church Street United Methodist Church, 900 Henley Street Knoxville, TN 37902, PO Box 1303 Knoxville, TN 37901
