Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
In Loving Memory of JOSEPH K. L. BROOKS Jan. 20, 1974 June 14, 2000 St. John 11:26 "And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die." We hope you're bringing them as much happiness and laughter as you did us. Your memory will live forever in our hearts. Your Family
ABEL, JOHN F. - age 58 of Knoxville, passed away Monday morning at Fort Sanders Hospital. He was a member of First United Methodist Church Dayton, Tenn. He received his Bachelors degree and Masters degree at the University of Tennessee. He was a past member of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra and the Al Curtis Orchestra. He was band director at Bearden High School for 29 years until retirement. He was with Krogers for the last five years. He was an adjudicator and clinician in the Southeastern states as well as Mexico and Spain and Italy. He was an honorary life member of East Tenn. Band and Orchestra Assoc. member Phi Beta Mu National Band Directors Assoc. He was a member of Knoxville Musicians Assoc. Local #546. He was preceded in death by parents, Fulton and Grace Abel; and sister, Emily Jo Morgan. Survived by daughters, Betsy Abel, Katie Abel, and their mother, Carolyn Able all of Knoxville; sister, Nan Henderson of Cleveland. Memorial services will be conducted 7 p.m. Friday Gentry-Griffey Chapel. Mr. Tom Harrington officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Diabetes Assoc. and Bearden High School Band c/o Bearden High School Knoxville, Tenn. Family will receive friends immediately following services at Gentry- Griffey Chapel.
ANGEL, CHARLES WADE - age 84, of West Knoxville, went to his heavenly home on Monday, January 22, 2001, from Little Creek Sanitarium. He was the son of William Wade Angel and Lena Parham Angel, who preceded him in death. A member of the Presbyterian Church since his youth, Mr. Angel served as an elder for many years at Concord Presbyterian Church. For the past fourteen years, he has been a member of Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church and active in the Saints Alive Sunday School Class. Mr. Angel graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Engineering in 1939, where he was a Major in the ROTC, a member of Tau Beta Pi and President of Scabbard and Blade. During World War II, he served in the Pacific Theater with the 33rd Division and was awarded a Bronze Star for Bravery in Action. After the war, he was employed as an Engineer at Oak Ridge, where he worked at ORNL, Y-12 and K-25 at various times during his thirty-one year career. Charlie, a World Traveler, was a charter member of the Friendship Force of Knoxville, and a long-time member of Concord-Farragut Chapter of AARP. Survivors are his beloved wife of 58 years, Margaret Larson Angel; sons and daughters-in-law, Richard "Dick" and Cathy Webb Angel of Knoxville, John Edward and Roma Bowen Angel of Banner Elk, N.C., and daughter, Patricia Lynn Angel of Chattanooga, Tenn.; grandchildren, Catherine, Emily, David, Rebekah, and Eleanor Angel of Knoxville, and a step granddaughter, Jordan Joyce of Banner Elk, N.C. He also leaves brothers and sisters-in-law, Mac and Frances Abel of Concord, Bob and Mary Larson of Lenoir City, Alice Jo and Charles Schroeder of Lancaster, Penn., and Bert Larson of New Jersey. A Memorial Service will be held in the chapel at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church at 2:30 p.m. Friday with Rev. Vernon Holstad officiating. Memorials may be made to Orange Grove Center, 615 Derby Street, Chattanooga, TN 37404. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
BOND, WILEY BELTON - age 68, of Lenoir City, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at his home. He is a retired machinist from Union Carbide/ Viskase; serving on the Board of Union Carbide Employees Federal Credit Union for several years. A veteran of the US Army, member of Loudon First Baptist Church. Survived by wife, Sally Bond, Lenoir City; daughters and sons in law, Sharon & Bobby Kilby, China Grove, NC, Susan & Steve Colella, Knoxville; sons and daughters in law, Mike & Ann Bond, China Grove, NC, Mark & Shona Bond, Kannapolis, NC, Matthew & Heather Bond, Athens; 8 grandchildren; sister, Sallie Sartain, Danielsville, Ga.; brother, Paul Bond, Rayston, Ga.; sisters in law, Montene Bond, Kannapolis, NC. Funeral service 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 24, McGill-Karnes Chapel with Rev. Curt Franklin officiating. Family and friends will meet for interment
service 11 a.m. Thursday in Loudon County Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to your church or favorite charity. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at McGill-Karnes Funeral Home, Loudon.
BROOKS, HUBERT TYE - age 75, of Clinton, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2001, at St. Mary's Hospice in Halls. He was a retired United States Air Force Veteran. He also retired as a school teacher from Powell High School in 1985. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a Bachelors degree in Education. Preceded in death by parents, Curtis and Florence Sumpter Brooks and son, Carl Brooks. Born November 9, 1925, in Artimus, Kentucky, and lived many years in Pennington Gap, Virginia. Survivors: wife, Stella R. Brooks of Clinton; sons, David and Linda Brooks of Clinton, James and Susan Brooks of Maryville, and Earl and Joyce Brooks of Claxton; seven grandchildren, Benjamin Brooks, Daniel Brooks, Katelyn Brooks, Elizabeth Brooks, Joshua Brooks, Jessica Brooks and Sarah Brooks; sisters, Virginia Musick of Tallahassee, Fla., Katherine Walters of Monroe, Mich., and Jane and Lawrence Phipps of Richmond, Va.; brothers, J.C. Brooks of Rock Hill, South Carolina, and John E. and Bessie Mae Brooks of Culpepper, Va.; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday, January 26, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton with funeral service following at 8 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Michael Petty officiating. Interment
will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home of Clinton, in charge of all arrangements.
COLLIER, RONALD KEITH, SR. - age 58 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday January 21, 2001. Memorial services will be held Thursday 7 p.m. at Lions Creek Baptist Church. Family will receive friends at 6 p.m. prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lions Creek Baptist Church.
CRISCILLIS MARGIE "MAGGIE" ROBINSON - age 94 of Kingston, Tenn. passed away Monday January 22, 2001 at Roane Medical Center. Preceded in death by husband, Edward Matthew Criscillis, Sr.; son, Edward "Sonny" Criscillis; daughter, Eileen Napier; son, Bill Criscillis; daughter in law, Elsie Criscillis; son in law, Douglas Hester. She was a member of South Harriman Baptist Church. Survivors: daughter, Jacqueline Hester of Kingston; son in law, Jack Napier of Laura, Ohio; daughter in law, Helen Criscillis of Cincinnati, Ohio; sister, Inez Brown of Friendsville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Keith Hester of Knoxville, Cindy McCord of Kingston; 12 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; several great-great grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday at Kyker Funeral Home Chapel, Harriman. Minister Samuel Leslie officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Kyker Funeral Home, Harriman.
FLURI, FRITZ - age 83, of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2001, at St. Mary's Hospital. A member of John Sevier Baptist Church and served in the Army Air Force 117 Infantry. Preceded in death by parents, William and Flora Fluri; brothers, William Fluri Jr., and Gordon Eugene Fluri; sister, Stella Fluri. Survivors include loving wife of 54 years, Polly Fluri; son, Philip and wife Janet Fluri; granddaughters, Alison and Jessica Fluri; special friends, Robert and Mossie Mellons. Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of John Sevier Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 24, 2001, at 8 p.m. in the Chapel of McCarty Mortuary with Rev. Jim Cline and Rev. Jim Lennon officiating. Family and friends will meet in the Greenwood cemetery Thursday at 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. interment
service. The Fluri family will receive friends Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at McCarty Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the John Sevier Baptist Church, 1401 Paramount Rd., Knoxville, TN 37924. McCarty Mortuary, 4004 Holston Drive, in charge of arrangements.
FREEMAN, MART EDWARD - age 29, of Oak Ridge, died Saturday, January 20, 2001. Survived by parents, Howard "Eddie" and Dora E. Freeman; children, Chelsea B. Freeman and Byran C. Freeman; brother, Glenn A. Ely; sister, Penny R. Ely Skeen and husband Gary, all of Oak Ridge; paternal grandmother, Enda Fay Freeman of Alvin, Texas, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services are Wednesday, January 24, 2001, at 8 p.m. at Weatherford Mortuary with Rev. Steve McDonald and Rev. Jim Shelton and Rev. Elaine Hollmer officiating. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2001, at 11 a.m. at Anderson Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mart Edward Freeman, c/o Weatherford Mortuary, 158 South Jefferson Circle, Oak Ridge, TN. 37830. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at Weatherford Mortuary, Oak Ridge.
HAIRSTON, FRANK O. - of Knoxville, departed this life on Monday, January 22, 2001 at Hillcrest West Nursing Home. He is preceded in death by parents, Pete and Barbara Hairston; three brothers, Curtis, Robert, and Henry Hairston. Survivors; one daughter, Diane Griffin; two sisters, Annie Pete Ellison, Layla (Gordon) Keith; one brother, E.D. Hairston; four grandchildren; several nieces; nephews. Cousins and friends. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2001 at new Gray cemetery. Rev. M.M. Solomon, officiating. The body can be viewed after 12 (noon) on Wednesday, January 24, 2001. Arrangements by Unity Mortuary.
JONES, JOHN HEILMAN - age 88, of Newport, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2001, at the Jefferson City Health and Rehabilitation Center, after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Evelyn Montsinger Jones. He is survived by his daughter, Dr. Julia Jones Price of Morristown and sons, Dr. Chris Jones of Jefferson City, and Dr. Joseph Jones of Dahlonega, Ga.; his sister, Dorothy Jones Talcott of Newport; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Jones was a long time merchant, owning and operating Jones Clothing Store in downtown Newport for many years. A superior athlete, Mr. Jones excelled in all sports and was an avid golfer. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. at the Manes Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, January 24. The graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Union cemetery in Newport. Manes Funeral Home, in charge of arrangements.
LOVEDAY, RENE' - age 32, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, January 22, 2001. She attended Fellowship Baptist Church. Survivors: husband, Steve Loveday; children, Chassity Loveday and Stevie Loveday; parents, Doris and Jimmy Ownby; sisters, Karen Archer, Sherry Wittenbarger and Bobbie Jo Denton; brother, Tom Mills; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Don and Bonnie Loveday; several nieces and nephews; brother-in-law, Tim Loveday and sister-in-law, Donna Gilbert. Funeral services Tuesday 8 p.m. at Berry Chapel. Interment
Wednesday 2:30 p.m. at Highland South cemetery. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.
LYNCH, DARLIS WILSON - of Middlesboro, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2001. She was born November 4, 1929, in Middlesboro, a daughter of Orlando Wilson and Maude Jane Keck Wilson. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Middlesboro and a member of Saint Mary's Episcopal Church of Middlesboro. She was retired from the United Mine Workers of American Labor Union and was a member of the Kentucky Path Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. In addition to her parents, Darlis was preceded in death by her husband, James Hobart Lynch; one brother, Norman Wilson, and one sister, Lolita Wilson. Survivors include one son, James Kyle Lynch of Alexandria, Virginia; one sister and brother-in-law, Violet "Bo" Peters and Everett Peters of Harrogate, Tennessee; niece, Linda Peters Holt of Maynardville, Tennessee; nephew and wife, Denny and Sandy Peters of Tazewell, Tennessee; nephew and wife, Allen and Cindy Peters of Tazewell, Tennessee; nephew, Bill Peters of Merritt Island, Florida, and great nieces and nephews, Clay Holt, Kris Holt, Scott Peters, Steve Peters, Kellye Peters Carroll, Kayce Peters, Kory Holt, Kanyon Holt, Andy Holt, Christian Holt, Brandon Holt, Dakota Holt, Nicholas Holt, and Spencer Peters. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Hazel Beidleman of Bristol, Tennessee and brother-in-law and wife Marion and Bobbie Lynch of Harrogate, Tennessee. Her nephews and great nephews will serve as pallbearers. The family plans to receive friends on Friday, January 26, from 5-8 p.m. at Shumate Funeral Home in Middlesboro. A memorial service is planned for 11 a.m. Saturday, January 27 at First Baptist Church of Middlesboro. Burial will follow the service in the Harrogate cemetery, Harrogate, Tennessee. Shumate Funeral Home, in charge.
HUNT, EDWARD EVERHART, USAF RET., AFSN 2445A - age 93 of Gatlinburg, Tenn., passed away Monday, January 22, 2001 at Sevier County Health Care Center. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Galinburg and a former member of the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church, Knoxville, Tenn. He was a former Commander of the Gatlinburg American Legion, a sponsor of the Junior Achievement Organization, a member of the VFW and Gatlinburg Kiwanis Club and a former Soutmaster of the Boy Scouts of America. An avid mountain hiker, Ed also loved the military service where he served with distinction for 20 years in the Air Force and 14 years in the Infantry and National Guard before Pearl Harbor and during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He joined the Boy Scouts in 1919 and served as Patrol Leader and Assistant Scoutmaster under the tutelage of Walter L. Bryant, Scoutmaster. Together, in 1929 they explored a wilderness trail in Canada and paddled a canoe from Canada to Knoxville down the various rivers. In 1930 he purchased a WWI OX-5 Jenny airplane for $75, flew it for one hour and crashed. His distinguished military career began as a ROTC Cadet in Knoxville High School before he graduated in 1926 as a First Lieutenant. He also was a track star. While he attended the University of Tennessee for 2 ½ years, he became a Second Lieutenant in the Infantry Reserves with the 117th and 30th Infantry. He was an expert rifleman and won several matches at Camp Perry, Ohio. In 1929 following his appointment as a Flying Cadet at March Field, Calif., he enlisted in the 106th Observation Squadron. In 1931 he moved to Gatlinburg, Tenn. to establish a photography business, as well as joining the survey crew with the U.S. Bureau of Public Roads in developing the roads to Clingman's Dome and Elkmont. In 1935 he was assigned as a First Lieutenant Inf. Res. To the 1458th CCC Company, Sugerlands, Gatlinburg. In 1936 he enrolled in the Boeing School of Aeronautics at Alameda, Calif. and continued as a Second Lieutenant Inf. Res. And also a Scoutmaster of the Boy Scouts. He was now an Eagle Scout of Troop 82, Bruno, Calif. In 1941 he was assigned to the U.S. Army Air Corps, McClelland Field, Sacramento. Calif. and promoted to Captain as Squadron Commander, Operations & Training, Materials Division Chief. In 1942 he was assigned to SAD 2nd Strategic Air Depot of the 8th Service Command, England and promoted to Lt. Colonel. In 1945 he was assigned to Oklahoma City, Okla. as Director of materials , Supply Division. In 1947 he was assigned to the USAF Training Section at New York University where he also received his BS and masters degrees, Master of Public Admin. In 1949 he was assigned to the Congressional Liaison, reassigned to Air Force Section National Guard Bureau, Army Language School, Monterey, Calif. In 1952 he was transferred to London, England thence to MAD, HQUSEUCOM, Frankfurt, Germany and assigned to the secret project to arm Germany under EDC. He was promoted to permanent rank of Colonel and took charge of Advance Planning Group and moved to US HICOG, Germany. In 1954, he was assigned to the European Defense Community where he received the "Pin of Eagles" and a secret "APG" with MAAG (Military Assistance Advisory Group Germany). He was awarded the WWII, ETO, Bronze Star, French Croix de Guerre, and The Distinguished Service Medal, as well as many other honors. In 1956 he was assigned to the Memphis Air Depot Supply Division, Air Material Command Chief of Supply. In 1960 he retired as Colonel and was named Dean of Men at Iowa Wesleyan College. In 1963 he became the Program Director of Junior Achievement in Memphis, Tenn. In 1966 he became the Assistant Dean, College of Business, Memphis State University. Ed Hunt was a very remarkable man of many talents, printer, photographer, hiker in the mountains he loved, nature lover, American Legion member, computer expert, gardener, home builder, carpenter, electrician, plumber and at the age of 93 became the oldest living WWII survivor in Sevier County. He was also the oldest surviving recipient of the coveted Boy Scout award of "Eagle". He has indeed served God and man very well! His motto was whatever you do, do it well, with all your might. His love was with God, family, friends, relatives, the Boy Scouts, the mountains and the military. May the Lord smile on you Sir Edward, and rest in peace. He was preceded in death by parents, Chester and Edna Hunt; brother and sister in law, James L. and Louise Hunt and brother, Robert T. Hunt, all of Knoxville, Tenn. Survivors: wife of 67 years, Kathryn Macheras Hunt of Gatlinburg; son and daughter in law, Walter Edward and Janet Rhea Hunt of Albuquerque, NM; daughters, Edna Ruth Ossa of Casper, Wyo., Mary Louise Hunt of Gatlinburg; daughter in law, Sue Nelson of Sedona, Ariz.; brother and sister in law, William D. and Peggy Hunt of Knoxville; sister in law, Virginia Hunt of Knoxville; grandchildren, Geoffrey Hunt of Ariz., Curtis V. Owen of Waterville, Tenn., Charles Owen of Memphis, Tenn., Edward Owen of Gatlinburg, James Owen of Sylva, Tenn., Tom Ossa of Casper, Wyo., Julia Ossa Rosenberger of Casper, Wyo.; great grandchildren, Cassie and T.J. Ossa of Casper, Wyo., Alisha Kathryn Johnson of Ariz., Jacob E. Owen of Gatlinburg; brother, Bill Hunt. Funeral service 7 p.m. Thursday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Dial officiating. Interment
with full military honors 2 p.m. Friday in Greenwood cemetery, Knoxville. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: the Alzheimer's Assoc. East Tenn. Chapter, 600 Henley Street, Suite 50 Knoxville, Tenn. 37920. Wwwatchleyfuneralhome.com
MEE, WILLIAM LYNN - age 65, of Strawberry Plains, Tenn., a proud and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and valued friend and mentor. (April 30, 1935 to January 21, 2001). He inspired many with his indomitable spirit. Preceded in death by father and mother, Clarence Alexander Mee and Naomi (Oma) Sands Mee. Survived by wife, Marian (Mickey) James Mee; daughter and son-in-law, Sherry Lynn Mee Bell and R. Steve McCallum; daughter and son-in-law, Patti Denise Mee Drinnon and Roger Drinnon; daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia Carol (Cindy) Mee Rule and Ralph (Sonny) Rule; daughter, Susan Naomi (Susie) Mee; son, William Alexander (Little Bill) Mee; grandchildren, Daniel Lee Bell, Leanna Lauren Bell, Jesse Alexander Rule and Madeline Marie Rule; step grandchildren, Ross McCallum, Ryan McCallum, Natalie Drinnon, and Eric Drinnon, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, and friends. Funeral services and eulogy were at 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 23, 2001, at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel, 1421 N. Broadway, by Wayne Mowery, Fred Needham, Ralph Wright, and Lynn Yearwood. Family and friends will meet and leave Rose Mortuary, Wednesday, January 24, at 10:15 a.m. and proceed to Woodlawn cemetery for an 11 a.m. interment
service. Pallbearers will be Doug Acuff, Jim Brown, Jim Fox, Dennis Graves, David Johnson, John Kington, Hal Reed, and Clifford Sands. Honorary Pallbearers will be the employees of Hillbilly Auto Parts, Rudy Bradley, Tilford Farmer, Horace Larrance, Glenn Ogle, Kirby Rand, Gene Smith, Walt Miller, and the Members of the Volunteer Street Rod Association. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 588-7646 or the March of Dimes Birth Defects Association, 694-6003. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
McNEAL, JESSE - of Knoxville, departed this life on Monday, January 22, 2001 at St. Mary's Medical Center. He leaves to cherish his memories, two survivors: niece, Emily D. (Rev. Elbert) Booker; nephew, Winston (Belinda) McNeal, Jr. and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 25, 2001 at St. John Missionary Baptist Church from 6-6:30 p.m. with the funeral to follow at 6 p.m. Rev. Elbert L. Booker, officiating. Interment
Friday, January 26, 2001 at 10 a.m. at Tenn. State Veterans cemetery. Arrangements by Unity Mortuary.
MICHAELS, CARL EUGENE - age 82, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, January 22, 2001. Mr. Michaels was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Rckford Masonic Lodge #469 F&AM, a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason and a Shriner. He was a HAM Radio operator (WA4TKN) and was retired from both Tucker Steel Corp. and Beverly Steel Corp. Survivors: wife, Nina Belle Hawn Michaels; son and daughter-in-law, Ronald Brett and Beve Lea Teasley Michaels; granddaughter, Rose Lea Michaels; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be Wednesday 1 p.m. at Sherwood Memorial Gardens with Rev. S. L. Spangler, Jr. officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6632 Chapman Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920 or Shriners Hospital, 1900 Richmond Road, Lexington, KY 40502. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.
