Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
ANDERSON, NANCY CAROLYN - age 78, of Knoxville, TN., formerly of Roanoke, Va., died Tues. Feb. 6, 2001, at the home of her daughter. She was a retired accounting clerk with City of Roanoke. She was a dedicated and loving mother to her daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Kent Ray of Knoxville; grandson, Matthew Wheeler of Knoxville; special friend, Charles Crouch of Roanoke, Va.; brothers, James D. Gravely of Roanoke, Va., and Chester R. Gravely of Ridge Manor, Fla. Interment
will be private. A memorial service will be held Sat. in Roanoke, Va. Local arrangements by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
BROCK, GLADYS HENRY - 96 of Charleston and a long time member of a prominent Bradley County family, died Thurs. morning at Shannondale Health Care Center. A native of Meigs County, she was a daughter of the late W.W. and Bertha Darwin Henry and was preceded in death by her husband, Terry H. Brock; a son, Terry Darwin Brock; two granddaughters, Ann Nichol and Gayle Brock and a grandson, Michael Nichol. She was the oldest living member of Charleston United Methodist Church. She and her late husband, owned and operated the T.H. Brock General Merchandise Store in Charleston for many years. Surviving are two daughters and one son in law, Mildred B. and Russell Myers and Jean Nichol, all of Knoxville; daughter in law, Mildred Brock, Memphis; seven grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; and one great-great grandson, sister, Pauline Peck, Charleston; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral service will be conducted 11:30 a.m. Sat. at Calhoun cemetery with Rev. Edwin Mitchell and Rev. Matthew Trussell officiating. Family will receive friends at the Charleston United Methodist Church immediately following the service. The family suggests that memorials be made to the Charleston United Methodist Church, Charleston, Tenn. 37310. Jerry Smith Funeral Home of Athens is serving the family of Gladys Henry Brock.
BRUNER, HERBERT (JUNIOR) - 76, of Maynardville, passed away Tues. at Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge. Preceded in death by parents Horace & Della Bruner, Brothers Carl and Sam Bruner, & Grandson Billy Joe Graves. Survivors: wife, Roberta Bruner; daughter & son-in-law, Wanda Fay & U. L. Graves; son and daughter-in-law, Gene & Carolyn Bruner; daughter, Phyllis Daniels & special friend, Rick Glenn. Grandchildren: David & Kevin Graves, Missy Beason, Mary Ann Sexton, Toni Mounts, Denise Girard, & Stacy Daniels. Great Grandchildren: Tiffany, Holly, Dekota, Dustin, Katelyn, Makayla, Jacob & Shawntay. Step Grand-Children: Tiffany & Tyler. Brothers: J. E. & Leonard Bruner. Funeral Service 2:00 P.M. Fri. Mynatt's Chapel. Rev. Jim Woods, Rev. Curtis Tindell officiating. Interment
Union Primitive cemetery, Maynardville. Pallbearers: Marty & David Bruner, Doyle & Jerry Welch, David Graves & Mike Girard. Military honors will be presented by East TN. Veterans Honor Guard. Arrangements by Mynatt's.
CAMPBELL, PHYLLIS SCHOOLFIELD - of Knoxville, passed away suddenly at her residence on Tues. Feb. 6, 2001. She was a member of Arlington Church of Christ. A retired Knox County Schoolteacher, and she held several offices with AARP Chapter 85. She was a member of the East TN Historical Society, UT Alumni Association, Council on Aging and TN Federation of the Aging. She also was a Grand Dame with the Clan Campbell Society, N.A., and a lifetime member of Phi Delta Kappa Sorority. She is preceded in death by husband, James F. Campbell; parents, Lurton and Beulah Schoolfield; sisters, Frances and Beulah Schoolfield; sons-in-law, Tom Keene and Lynn Guthrie. Survived by sons and daughters-in-law, James N. and Suki Campbell of Knoxville, Robert F. and Dartha Campbell of Folkston, Ga.; daughter, Catherine Guthrie of Knoxville; grandchildren, Michael and Meredith Campbell of Washington State, Anna Leah Keene, Tommy Keene and Mimi Campbell of Knoxville; great-grandson, Matthew Campbell of Wash. State; sister, Anna McReynolds; brother, J. R. Schoolfield, both of Pikeville, TN., and many other relatives and friends. Family and friends will meet at the main entrance to Greenwood cemetery at 10:45 a.m. on Fri., for an 11 a.m. graveside service and interment, Dr. Thomas Drinnen officiating. Arrangements by Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Ave. at Broadway.
CAPPS, MARY E. RAMBO - age 53, of Claxton, passed away Tues., Feb. 6, 2001, of cancer at her home. Preceded in death by brother, Jackie. She leaves behind her loving husband Maynard Capps; daughters, Melissa Jaeger & Suzanne Donnell; sons-in-law, Bobby Franks & James Donnell; grandchildren, Matthew and Ryan Jaeger, Travis and Bradley Houston, Destiny & Haley Donnell; sisters, Sally, Velma and Linda; brothers, Shannon, Charles, Willis Robert. She will always be in our hearts. Family & friends will assemble at 2 p.m. Fri., Feb. 9, 2001, at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens for graveside service and interment
with Chaplain John Shaws officiating. Arrangements by Woodhaven Funeral Home, 160 Edgemoor Road, Powell, TN (865) 945-3461
COBB, MRS. WILLIE MAUDE JACKSON - 93, of Wash., D.C., formerly of Knoxville, passed away Sun., Feb. 4, 2001, at Wash. Hospital Center, Wash., D.C. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church & a retired beautician. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry C. Jackson, Sr. & Minnie L. Jackson; husband, William C. Cobb; brothers, Walter (Bud), Johnny B., & Henry C. Jackson; sisters, Harriet Simmons, Gertie Lee, Willie M. Vinson, & Bertha Jackson; nephews, Dewey Jackson & James Staples. Survivors: nieces, Rosalind Johnson, Sandra & Bertha Jackson; nephews, Walter & Gregory Jackson, Larry (Janie) Banks, and Hollis Ross; sister-in-law, Barbara Jackson; niece-in-law, Cleola Staples, all of Knoxville; godson, Windell M. Black of Ma.; cousins, Marie Dykes of Abbeville, Ga.; the Whitman & Pennix families, & a host of other relatives & friends. Family will assemble & receive friends Sat., Feb. 10, 2001, at 11 a.m. at Jarnigan's Chapel. Funeral Service at 11:30 a.m., Pastor M. M. Solomon, officiating. Interment: Crestview cemetery. Jarnigan and Son Mortuary, in charge.
DAVIS, HAZEL IRENE TROUTMAN - age 88, of Knoxville, passed away 5:15 a.m. Wed., Feb. 7, 2001, at Holston Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of John Sevier Baptist Church and Faithful Workers Sunday School Class. Preceded in death by husbands, Carl Davis and William "Bill" Davis; parents, Mr. & Mrs. M. M. Troutman; brothers, Charles, Elmer, Floyd, and twin brother, Sherrill sisters, Mae Hickey, Nettie Smith & Blanche Smith; son-in-law, Luna Stokes. Survivors: daughter, Joyce Stokes; son, Bobby Davis; son & daughter-in-law, Omer and Hazel Davis, all of Knoxville; son & daughter-in-law, John & Brenda Davis of Kodak; grandchildren, Doug Davis, Gary Stokes, Sheila Bates, Christina Roach, Johnica Davis; great-grandchildren, Todd & Nathan Stokes, Candace Bates, & Ashley Davis; several nieces, nephews, & other relatives and friends. She is also survived by one brother, Marshall Troutman of Knoxville. Funeral service 8 p.m. Fri. at Stevens Chapel with Rev. Grant Bishop and Pastor Tim Cline officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 a.m. Sat. at Eastview Memorial Gardens for an 11 a.m. graveside service and interment. Pallbearers: Doug Davis, Gary Todd, Nathan Stokes, Brian Roach and Mike Bates. A special thanks and appreciation to Holston Health Care for their love and care of our mother during her illness, especially to the West Wing Staff. Memorials may be made to the John Sevier Baptist Church Pavillion Fund, 1401 Paramount Rd., Knoxville, TN 37924. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Fri. at Steven's Mortuary, Oglewood Ave. at Broadway.
DUNSMORE, RUTH (NOOK) STEPHENS - 84 of Knoxville, died at 11:40 p.m. Wed., Feb. 7, 2001 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Member of Rutherford United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Jack F. Dunsmore; parents, Oran Garfield & Elizabeth Mynatt Stephens; sister, Othella Stephens; brothers, Thomas C. Stevens, Randal R. (Bud) Stephens; brother & sister in law, Kenneth L. & Frances Stephens; nephew, Ronnie S. Dyer; niece, Brenda F. Stevens. Survivors; son & daughter in law, John Michael (Johnny) & Joy Dunsmore; grandson & wife, Shane & Kelli Dunsmore; grandson, Kris Dunsmore, all of Powell; great grandchildren, Harli, Tawni, Breanna, Tristan, Santana, Alexis, and Madison; sister & brother in law, Virgie & John Vandergriff; sisters in law, Bernice C. Stevens, Carolyn Stephens, Margaret Clift, all of Knoxville; several nieces & nephew & great nieces & nephew. Funeral service 8 p.m. Sat. at Stevens Mortuary Chapel. Rev. A.J. Crawford & Rev. Bobby Lay officiating. Family & friends will meet at Lynnhurst cemetery at 1:45 p.m. Sun. for a 2 p.m. graveside service & interment. pallbearers; Gary West, David Howell, Jr., Craig Worsham, Kevin Coffman, Gary Grisby, & Roy Berkley. Honorary pallbearers; Earl Grisby & John Vandergriff. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Sat. at Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood and Broadway.
EASTERDAY, BEN HOWARD - 77, of the Claxton Community, passed away Wed., Feb. 7, 2001, at Ft. Sanders Hospital. He was of the Baptist faith. U.S. Army veteran of WWII, serving from Feb. 1942-Oct. 1945, in Burma & India. Served with the Merrills Marauders in the C.B.I. Theater. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur & Ida Easterday; brothers, Jess & Bud Easterday; sisters, Georgia Moses & Eva Grant. Survivors: wife of 55 years, Willie M.West-Easterday; son & daughter in law, Ben Howard, Jr. & Sherry Easterday; grandchildren, Amanda M. Easterday Farrow and husband, Danny, Leslie M. Easterday; step grandchildren, Micheal, Chris & Cristy Moneymaker; brothers in law, & wives, Charles & Susie West, Roy & Gladys West, James V. West; a host of nieces, nephews & friends. Family & friends will meet at 1 p.m. Sat. at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens for a graveside service, Leon Pickett officiating. Pallbearers: Jake and Joe Smith, Charles West, Danny Farrow, Frank Wagner. Family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Fri. at Mynatt's.
GOINS, JOHN I. - 104, of Knoxville, passed away Wed., Feb 7, 2001, at St. Mary's Hospice. Member of Washington Pike United Methodist Church. Charter member of North Knoxville Optimist Club for 25 years, which was the life of the club, Life member of Masters Masonic Lodge #244 F&AM. Proceeded by parents, Preston and Mary Helen Turner Goins; brothers and sisters; two Infants, Jesse Lee Goins, Mary Letitia Goins Pierce, Perl M. Goins Johnson, Bertha M. Goins Moore. Survivors: wife of over 70 years, Helen Strange Goins of Knoxville; daughter, Patricia A. Fields; grandchildren, Marcella Lynn Fields, both of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., Christy A. Weisiger, Palmyra, Va., Cindy L. Fields of Fredricksburg, Va., Gregory H. Fields of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; great grandchildren, Erin and Michael Weisiger of Palmyra, Va.; brother, Joe Clyde Goins of Greenville, Ohio, and many close nieces, nephews, both grand and great. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Sat, Washington Pk. United Methodist Church, Dr. James R. Bailes officiating. Interment
in Lynnhurst cemetery. Pallbearers will be members of Washington Pk. United Methodist Church. Honorary Pallbearers will be Christians Service Class. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Washington Pk. United Methodist Church, 2241 Washington Pk., Knoxville, TN 37917. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Fri. at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
FRANCE, MONROE DUKES - age 67, of Strawberry Plains, passed away Thurs., Feb. 8, 2001, at Baptist Hospital. He was a member of Mascot Baptist Church, where he taught the Senior Adult Sunday School Class for many years and was the owner and operator of France Block Company. He was the son of the late, George and Gartha Mae France. Survived by help mate of 47 years, Nancy of Strawberry Plains; children, Angie, G.W. and Nancy Ann; siblings, Mary Nell Taylor, Louise Harkelroad, and George and Burnette France; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet at Eastview Memorial Gardens, Sat., for a 10 a.m. graveside service with Rev. Lewis Thomas and Rev. Charlie Harkelroad officiating. Memorials may be made to Kingswood School, P.O. Box 5000, Bean Station, TN 37708, or to one's favorite project in their own church. The family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Fri. at Fielden Funeral Home, New Market.
GRAVES, MRS. HAZEL - 79, of Maynardville, passed away Wed., Jan. 31, 2001, at Sunbridge Care and Rehab Center of Maynardville. Hazel was born on Jan. 15, 1922, and was a lifelong resident of Maynardville, and a long time member of New Friendship Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry (Pete) Reber Graves, her son, R.J. Graves, and her grandson, Glenn Michael Graves. Hazel was a loving woman who was always caring for family and friends in their times of need. Throughout her life, her church and family were the things she held closest to her heart.Survivors include daughter-in-law, Doralee Graves of Albuquerque, N.M.; granddaughters, Robyn (Ryan) Cue of Denver, CO., Amber (Eddie) Graves of Las Vegas, NV., and five great-grandchildren, Jade and Mariah Cue, Alexandria, Jacob, and Branden Graves; also surviving her are nephews, Howard Hensley, Gilbert Hensley, Kenneth Hensley, Larry Helton, Jerry Helton and Eddie Corum. Funeral service will be held at 8 p.m., Fri., Feb. 9, in Ailor's Chapel with Rev. Gary Tolliver and Rev. Leonard Goin officiating. Interment
at 10:30 a.m., Sat. in Union Primitive Baptist Church cemetery, Maynardville. The family will receive friends 6:30-8 p.m., Fri., Feb. 9, at Ailor Mortuary, Maynardville.
HAMBY, LUCILE - age 78, of Maryville, passed away Wed. morning, Feb.7, 2001, at Blount Memorial Hospital. She attended Unity Full Gospel Church. Preceded in death by parents, Edward and Peggy Johnson and son, Ronnie Hamby. Survivors: sons and daughters-in-law, Clayton and Margaret Hamby of Athens, Lowell and Brenda Hamby of Maryville, Steve and Freda Hamby of Maryville, Dan and Susie Hamby of Maryville, Charles Hamby of Knoxville; daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy and Jim McKee of Maryville, Linda and Paul Robison of Jacksboro, TN., Rosemary and Dale Ott of Knoxville, Kathy and Steve McKee of Maryville, Libby and Darrell Huskey of Alcoa; 24 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; sister, Wilma Bellafiore of Liberty, MO.; brother and sister-in-law, Homer and Zelva Johnson of Maryville; several nieces and nephews. Special friend, Randall Weeks. Funeral service 2 p.m. Sat., Feb. 10, 2001, at Miller Funeral Home, Magnolia Chapel, Rev. Ronald Morton and Rev. Lucille Porter-Vickers officiating, interment
to follow at Nelson Chapel cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Fri. at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.
JOHNSON, EDGAR FRANKLIN - of Knoxville, departed this life, Tues., Feb. 6, 2001, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by mother and father, Grant and Gussie Johnson; brothers, Melvin and Marvin Johnson. He will be greatly missed by sister, Agnes Johnson; brothers, Fred, Andrew, Joe (Bobbie Jean), James Young of Philadelphia, Pa.., Grant Jr. of Los Angeles, CA., Arthur (Gloria) Wash., D.C.; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews, cousins, devoted friend, Paul Kyle, and a host of friends. Special thanks to the staff of Baptist Hospital and Jefferson Memorial Hospital. The family will receive friends 1:30-2 p.m. Sat. at Houston Street Baptist Church with funeral service to follow at 2 p.m., Rev. Walter Shumpert officiating. Interment
New Gray cemetery. The family will assemble at 901 Houston Street. Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary.
KIESTLER, EMMA PAULEDA (POLLY) - of Strawberry Plains, born December 2, 1921, went to be with the Lord at 5:28 a.m. Thurs., Feb. 8, 2001. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie & Harriett Russell & sons, Charles & Johnny Kiestler. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Guy S. Kiestler of Strawberry Plains; son, James and his wife Katheline Kiestler of Knoxville; daughters, Paulette Howard of Strawberry Plains, Betty & husband Tys Underwood of Kodak; daughter-in-law, Shelia Kiestler; grandsons & their spouses, Chris & Nicole Underwood, Travis & Missy Kiestler, John & Cassie Kiestler, Keith & Kim Underwood, J. T. & Denise Kiestler, Mike & Donna Kiestler & Kevin Underwood, Tim Maples, & Jason & Wes Kiestler; granddaughters & spouses, Tina & Bill Howard, Joann & Perry McMahan, Tammy & David Eldridge; 22 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Burnette of Powder Springs & Sue Mynatt of Knoxville, & special brother-in-law, E. J. Kiestler, & many other family & friends. Mrs. Kiestler lived in Strawberry Plains since 1950, where she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Strawberry Plains. She loved her Lord and her family & friends. All who came in contact with her were truly blessed. Funeral services 2 p.m. Sat. at the First Baptist Church of Strawberry Plains with Rev. Craig Ward & Rev. Barney Evans officiating. The body will be at the church one hour before services. Grandsons will be pallbearers. Interment
will follow in Strawberry Plains cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Fri., at Fielden Funeral Home, New Market.
LYONS, MRS. DIXIE R. - 79, of Knoxville, passed away Tues., Feb. 6, 2001, at St. Mary's Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
MACKLEY, ELEANOR EILEEN - 86, Oak Ridge, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 7, 2001. Survivors include; son, Joseph Allen Mackley and wife, Suzanne of Knoxville; daughter, Marilyn Sue Mackley Smith and husband, Robert A. Smith of Powell; brother, Joseph Lindell Smith and wife, Mozelle of Houston, TX; sister, Margaret Catherine Stevenson, New Mexico; 4 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel of Weatherford Mortuary on Fri. 8 p.m. with Rev. Bob Gray officiating. Memorials may be made to Central Baptist Church, 130 Providence Rd., Oak Ridge, Tenn. 37830 or to Central Baptist Church, 130 Providence Rd., Oak Ridge, Tenn. 37830 or to Faith Promise Church, 10740 Faith Promise Lane, Knoxville, Tenn., 37931. Graveside service will be held on Sat., 2/10/2001 Anderson. Memorial Gardens, 10 a.m. The family will receive friends on Fri. 2/9/2001, 6-8 p.m. at Weatherford Mortuary, Oak Ridge.
MASSENGILL, WILLIE MAE - age 70 of Harrogate, born Jan. 2, 1931 in Bell Co. Ky; formerly of Middlesboro will have funeral services held Sat. 2 p.m. at Reece Valley Chapel, the body will lie in state 30 minutes before the service. Rev. Gary Miracle, Mike Wynn, & Paul Spangler officiating. Music by Paul Spangler, Linda Morgan, Donna Wynn, and BeBe Campbell. Burial in the Greenhills Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers; nephews, Scott Willis, Todd Willis, Jeff Willis, Wayne Greene, Dennis Greene, Brian Pace, Frank Pace, Mike Wynn, John Brock and David Edmondson. Honorary pallbearers, Gary Willis, Roger Dale Pace, Scott Pace, Mat Helms, & Waymon Robbins. Visitation 12-2 Sat. at Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel. 869-3651.
