Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
PENDERGAST, MR. WILLIAM CURTIS, SR. (BILL) - age 83 of 890 Stiner Road, Sharps Chapel's Beech Grove Community, born Aug. 20, 1917 in Terra Haute, Ind. passed away 1:40 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001 at Claiborne County Hospital. Preceded in death by his parents; Curtis Mason and Lulu M. Pendergast. He first moved to Sharps Chapel in 1970 part time before retirement. He retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base in 1974 and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II serving in the Pacific as a Sergeant and his duties included to help set up and repair radar stations on various pacific islands during the war. After the war, he worked for Carnegie Institute/Department of Terrestrial Magnetism, Dayton, Ohio as an electronic engineer. His hobbies include politics and world affairs, radio electronics, ham radio operator; K4KVC, surfing the internet, he enjoyed playing chess, the lake and fishing and loved his dogs and all wildlife. Survivors: wife of 34 years, Connie Pendergast, Sharps Chapel; children, William C. Pendergast, Jr. Las Vegas, Nev., Barbara L. Pendergast, Oceanside, Calif., David M. Pendergast, Philippines; grandchildren, Christine Pendergast, Dayton, Ohio, Kathy Pendergast, Kimberly Pendergast, both of the Philippines; daughters in law, Melody Pendergast, Las Vegas, Nev., Eden Pendergast, Philippines; step son, Clarence Lightle of Ind.; step daughter, Sandra Richardson of Dayton, Ohio; sisters, Margot Hill, Ormond Beach, Fla., Marilyn Isay, Opelika, Ala.; host of nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends. Funeral services 1 p.m. Sat., Cooke Mortuary Chapel, Rev. Frank Brooks officiating with music by Scott West. Interment
will follow at Brogan Family cemetery, Sharps Chapel. Pallbearers; Guy Sturms, Bryon Campbell, Bobby Sharp, Clifford Rouse, Clyde Robertson, Richard Croisdale. Honorary pallbearers; Bitt Rouse, Wayne Collins, Ronnie Stiner. The family will receive friends 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat., Cooke Mortuary, Maynardville.
NELSON, RUBY C. - age 86, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, February 9, 2001 at Hillcrest North Nursing Home. She was a loyal wife and loving mother, Mrs. Nelson was a member of Grove City Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert A. Nelson; her parents, and seven brothers and sisters. She is survived by sons and daughters in law, John C. and Shirley Nelson of Virginia Beach, Va., Sandy and Rachel Nelson, Chuck Nelson, and Bruce Nelson, all of Knoxville; daughters and son in law, Alberta B. Rogers of Knoxville, Betty Lou Weaver of Harriman, and Judith A. and Leonard R. Powell, Jr., of Knoxville; numerous grandchildren, and great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; brothers, Billy Neal, and Jack Neal, both of Dayton, Tenn.; sisters, Jean Keever of Oak Ridge, and Louise Roberts of Harriman. Mrs. Nelson is at Highland Memorial Funeral Home, 5315 Kingston Pike, where the family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday. Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m Sunday in Highland Memorial cemetery with Rev. Leonard Norman officiating. Arrangements by Highland Memorial Funeral Home, 588-0567.
OVERSTREET, TROY STEVEN - age 51 of Strawberry Plains, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2001 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Member of New Life United Methodist Church, U.S. Navy veteran. Survivors; parents, Troy & Betty Overstreet; sister, Karen Carr; nephews, Geoff & Aaron Carr; niece, Kimberly Carr; and many devoted friends & family. He was loved and will be missed by all. Family & friends will meet at the West Adair entrance to Lynnhurst cemetery at 3:15 p.m. Sunday for graveside services at 3:30 p.m. Rev. Pat Pollis officiating. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Saturday February 10, 2001 at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
PHILLIPS, RONALD CLARK - age 58 of Knoxville, passed away Feb. 9, 2001. Member of Valley View Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father, Clark Phillips & sister, Patsy. Survivors; children, Michael Phillips and friend, Gail, Gary & Kathy, Jeff & Jennifer, Brian & Debbie; 3 grandchildren; special friend, Evelyn Phillips; mother, Mary Phillips; sister, Sue Dotson; brother, Harold H. Phillips, uncle, Fred Capps; aunt, Ruth Jones; several nieces & nephews. Service 8 p.m. Sunday Mynatt's Chapel. Rev. Dewey Cooper & Rev. Harley Tapp officiating. Family & friends will meet at Mynatt Funeral Home 10:30 a.m. Monday & proceed to Greenwood cemetery for interment
at 11 a.m. Pallbearers; Pete Buckner, Tommy Forster, Randy Mayes, Brian Phillips, Mike Phillips, Lindsay Neff. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Mynatt's.
RABY, LUCILE VANDLEE - age 90, of South Knoxville, passed away Wed., Feb. 7, 2001 at Hillcrest West. She was a member of Gospel Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Harvey C. Raby. Survivors; daughter, Helen Pridemore; daughter & son in law, Barbara & Randall Ely; grandchildren, Shelia Edmonds, Mildred Wiggins, Harvey Harness; great grandchildren, Randall Harness, Rebecca Gosnell, Adam Edmonds, Brittany Edmonds; brother, Glen Conner, Several nieces & nephews. Funeral 8 p.m. Friday at Berry Chapel with Rev. I.A. Sparks officiating. The family will meet 9 a.m. Sat. at Berry Funeral Home and proceed to Sherwood Memorial Gardens for a 10 a.m. graveside service. Pallbearers; Randall Ely, Harvey Harness, Randall Harness, Adam Edmonds, Kenny Neubert, Danny Neubert. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.
RADER, CHARLES E., Attorney at Law - 87, passed away on Feb. 6, 2001, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was a member of Church Street United Methodist Church, where he taught Sunday School in the Achievement Class and served on many boards. He was a past president of the Sons of the Revolution and the Downtown Sertoma Club. He belonged to the TN Bar Association, and the TN Trial Lawyers Association. Also, he was a member of Cherokee County Club and a lifetime member of Club LeConte. He was a native Knoxvillian, who lived here all of his life. He attended Boyd's Jr. High School and graduated from Old Knoxville High School, where he played the saxophone in the school band. He then graduated from the University of TN in 1934 and went on to obtain his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of TN Law School in 1936. He was a member of Delta Signa Phi Fraternity and a charter member of Omicron Delta Kappa Honorary Society. After graduating from law school, he began to practice law with the firm of Lee, Cox and Hier. He served in World War II in the Army Corps in the weather service division in Asheville, NC. After World War II, he served in the reserves as a Captain in the Judge Advocate General Corps. Mr. Rader returned to Knoxville and practiced law for more than sixty years before retiring. His most memorable case won women the right to teach school after marriage in Knox County, TN. Mr. Rader is predeceased by his parents: Charles Sanford Rader and Elizabeth Orr Rader, & his sister, Mary Lillian Adams. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Eleanor Wall Rader, his daughter, Candace E. Rader, who is also an attorney in Carrollton, GA, & daughters & sons-in-laws, Beth Rader and Don McKee of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Anne Rader and Trent Primm of Knoxville, TN & Linda Rader & David Pierson of Charlotte, NC. He, also, is survived by six grandchildren, Brad & Mac McKee, Katie and Kristie Primm, and Gwen and Marian Pierson and a nephew, Charles Rader Adams of Duluth, Georgia. A celebration of Mr. Rader's life will be held on Sun., Feb. 11, 2001, at 2 p.m. at Church Street United Methodist Church with Rev. William J. Fowler and Rev. Cabel Trent officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. A private burial will take place Feb. 12, 2001. Memorials may be made to the Kay Center at Church Street Methodist Church, 900 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, The Charles F. Rader Memorial Scholarship Program at Middle School Kids Connection Enrichment Center, 9076 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN. 37923, or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
REED, CARRIE (MARIE) - age 78 of Knoxville, passed away Friday February 9, 2001 at UT Hospital. Member of Linden Ave. Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Rufus Reed; son, James Robert Reed; infant daughter, Mary Ruth Reed; parents, John & Lucy Stallings; and sister, Ruth Isabell. Survivors; son & daughter in law, Johnny & Judy Reed of Knoxville; sons, Timothy Lynn Reed of Knoxville, Clyde Edward Reed of Ariz.; daughter & son in law, Carolyn & Ray Jones; daughter, Phyllis Nelson; 10 grandchildren; 3 great grand children; special niece, Betty Yurgalevicz. Funeral services 8 p.m. Saturday at Lynnhurst Greenwood Chapel with Rev. Larry Cash officiating. Interment
2 p.m. Sunday at Roseberry cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ray Jones, Michael Jones, Mike Holloway, Sr., Mike Holloway, Jr., Randy Reed, and Ronnie Reed. Honorary pallbearer is David Petty. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriner's Children's Hospital, 315 Mimosa Ave. Knoxville, Tenn. 37920. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Lynnhurst Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home 2300 W. Adair Dr. Lynnhurstchapel.com
SHOWN, FLOYD C. (BEN) - age 89, of Knoxville, died Wed., Feb. 7, 2001, at Palm Gardens of Largo in FL. Mr. Shown was a member of Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Powell, where he had been an Elder and Sunday School Teacher. He was the retired owner of Knoxville Orthopedic Appliance Company. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Alice T. Shown; daughter and son-in-law, Roberta and Laurence Tolle of Atlanta, Ind.; son and daughter-in-law, Ted and Sandra Shown of Knoxville; grandchildren, Ted Shown Jr., Tim Shown of Knoxville, Scott Tolle of Atlanta, Ind., Doug Tolle of Bremen, Ind., and Kristin Pietsch of Tampa, Fla.; nine great-grandchildren; half brother, Harold Shown of LaFollette, Tenn.; half sister, Helen Godfrey of Knoxville. Funeral service 7:30 p.m. Sun. at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Rev. Thomas Sweet and Rev. Fred West officiating. Family and friends will meet Mon. at the main entrance of Highland Memorial cemetery for an 11 a.m. interment
service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests, memorials be made to Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church Family Life Center, 7225 Old Clinton Pike, Powell, TN 37849. The family will receive friends 6-7:30 p.m. Sun. at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
SMITH, HARRY E. "POE" - age 79 of Oak Ridge, passed away Thursday February 8, 2001 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Mr. Smith was one of the most well known athletes in the area. He served in WW II as a Platoon Sgt. and received the Purple Heart. He was an avid golfer. Born August 21, 1921 in Knoxville to the late Roy Oscar and Sena Lou Warwick Smith. He was a member of Central Baptist Church in Oak Ridge. Survivors: wife, Phyllis Hill Smith; son, Harry E. Smith Jr. of Oak Ridge; daughter, Jerry L. Smith of Oak Ridge; step son, William C. Peterson and wife, Patty of Mechanicsville; step daughter, Rosalie Spencer and husband, Dale of Las Vegas, Nev.; brother, Roy E. Smith of Nashville; sisters, Ruby S. Bradshaw of Knoxville, Betty L. Barnhart of Clinton. Funeral service will be Monday February 12, at 8 p.m. at Central Baptist Church. Graveside services will be Tuesday at 12 at the Tennessee State Veterans cemetery in Knoxville. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the church. Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WEAVER, EVELYN M. - age 72 of Heiskell, passed away Thursday Feb. 8, 2001 at Mariner Health Care of Norris. Member of New Home Baptist Church. Survivors: sisters, Wilma Hatmaker, Margaret Davis, Shirley Hale; brothers, Gerald Rucker, Rex Rucker, Several nieces & nephews. Service 8 p.m. Saturday Mynatt's Chapel. Rev. James McCoy officiating. Family & friends will meet at New Home Baptist Church cemetery 2 p.m. Sunday for interment. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Mynatt's.
WOMACK, FLOYD J. - age 73 of Oak Ridge, passed away Tuesday February 7, 2001 at the Methodist Medical Center. Union Carbide/ Martin Marietta for 35 years. U.S. Army World War II as a member of the Army's 10th Constabulary Squadron "A" Troop. Faith Lodge #756 F&AM, U.S. Zone Constabulary and local IAM 480. Preceded in death by brothers, Joel Womack of Kansas City, MO. & James Womack; sister, Judy Brohl. Survivors: wife of 53 years, Billie Womack; daughter, Tina & David Dotson; granddaughter, Grace Dotson; brothers, Bob Womack of St. Paul, Minn., Tom Womack of Knoxville and James E. Womack; wife, Gladys of Oliver Springs; sisters, Betty Harris of Plattsmouth, NE., and Joan, husband, Jack of Fayetteville, Ga.; sisters in law, Nettie Womack of Kansas City, MO., and Mary Lee Bowers of Knoxville; brother in law, Joe C. Thomas of Seymour. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday with service to follow at 8 p.m. with Faith Lodge #756 F&AM officiating. Family and friends will meet at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Chilhowee cemetery, Seymour for the Committal service. Arrangements by Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home.
In Loving Memory of GINA LeANNE TAYLOR 2-10-77 10-16-96 On her 24th Birthday You are Loved and Missed so very much by so many. Love, Mom and Dad Chris and Amanda Austin, Peyton & Camren Mee-Ma, Aunts, Uncles & Cousins and many other Family and Friends
In Loving Memory of PARIS (ABBIE) CRIPPEN Sept. 9, 1937 Feb. 10, 1997 Another year has passed. It's been four years since you have been taken away. Nothing seems the same, but the pain is slowly healing. Your Mom is by your side now and you are together again. I know I will see you both again someday. Love, Debbie
In Loving Memory of ANGELIC CHERE CANNON (HAPPY) July 21, 1975 Feb. 10, 1998 Even though I cannot see your face. I know you are in a better place. I know you are smiling down on us. And I know everything is okay. Love, Mom, Dad, brother, a host of relatives and friends.
In Loving Memory of MR. CLARENCE M. ALLEN, SR. Feb. 10, 1910 This is your third year in Heaven. I know you are having a great celebration with Jesus. Love, "Your wife, Mrs. Louise W. Allen"
AULT, ROLAND SEVIER (RILEY) - 90 passed away at 3:30 a.m. on February 7, 2001. Former supervisor of Kerns Bakery and member of Arlington Baptist Church, he is survived by beloved wife of 67 years, Minnie Fisher Ault; sons and daughters in law, Don & Wanda Ault (Knoxville) and Steve & Diane Ault (Michigan); grandchildren, Donna Ault McKee (Virginia), David Ault, Delacey Ault and Dustin Ault (all of Knoxville); great grandchildren, Jared, Jeffrey and Joshua McKee (Virginia), James, Eric and Amanda Ault, Gavin Cupp and Eva Santini (all of Knoxville); half sister Ruth Payne (Birmingham, Ala.); half brother, Dave Wells (Florida). A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, February 12, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Arlington Baptist Church followed by interment
of cremains in Lynnhurst cemetery. The family will receive friends at 5806 Indian Moccasin Lane, Knoxville 37918 Sunday 4-6 and following the interment
on Monday. Memorial donations may be made to Arlington Baptist Church, Missionary Apartment Fund, 1928 Fairmont Blvd., Knoxville, 37917.
BUNDREN, JENNIE L. - born December 14, 1910 departed this life at Brakebill Nursing Home at 11:50 a.m. February 9, 2001. She was a member of Fairmont Presbyterian Church. She has been a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority for about 40 years. She was employed by Millers Department Stores. Preceded in death by husbands, Herbert Green and Lawrence Bundren; her parents, John Grayson and Christina Amelia Yarnell; brothers, Harry, Rubert, Herbert, Henry, Freddie and Frank Yarnell; sisters, Irene Moyers and Mildred Yarnell and . Survivors: sister in law, Viola Yarnell, Knoxville; nieces and nephews. Amelia & Tommy Henley, Betty Hunley, Agnes Mikels, Harry Yarnell, Jr. & Charles Bundren all of Knoxville, Ruby & Oscar Krosnes, Nashville, Mary Ruth Maples Taylorsville, Ga., Frank and Frances Yarnell, Maryville, John Moyers of Germany, Dottie Jo and Steve Shattuck of Charlotte, NC; plus numerous great nieces and nephews. Family & friends will meet at the West Adair Entrance to Lynnhurst cemetery at 12:45 p.m. Monday for graveside services at 1 p.m. Rev. Ralph Mikels, Jr. officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials maybe made to Beta Sigma Phi Sorority 1411 Armstrong Ave. Knoxville, Tenn. 37917 or Fairmont Presbyterian Church 2537 Fairmont Blvd. Knoxville, Tenn. 37917. Friends may call at their convenience at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
CARTER, JOHN - age 83 of Rutledge passed at his home after a lingering illness surrounded by his family February 10, 2001. He was a member of Mitchell Springs Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Lucy of 62 years; daughters, Louanna Webb of Morristown, Betty Clifton and Carolyn Beeler of Rutledge and Jodie Carter of Louisiana; 5 grandsons; 4 granddaughters; and 4 great granddaughters. Funeral services for Mr. Carter will be held at 11 a.m. Monday February 12, 2001 at Mitchell Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Danny Lamb, Rev. Al Smith and Rev. Ted Phillips officiating. Interment
will be in the Mitchell Springs cemetery following service. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home. Arrangements made by Smith Funeral Home in Rutledge.
CATON, B. D., JR. - age 84 of Newport, died suddenly Friday morning at his home. He was a charter member of the English Mountain Christian Church, and was an elder and chairman of the board. He was a retired employee of Stokely Van Camp where he held the positions of Chemist, Plant manager and District Manager with 40 years of service. He was a 1941 graduate of ETSU. He was preceded in death by parents, Benjamin D. and Bernice Easterly Caton; brother, James G. Caton and sisters, Sara C. Swann of Dandridge and Pauline C. Cline of N. Andover, Mass. He is survived by his wife, Edna Mason Caton of Newport; son, Dr. Benjaminn D. Caton, III, ETSU professor of music of Johnson City, Tenn.; sister, Dr. Irma J. Caton of Denton, TX; also brothers in law; sisters in law; nieces; nephews; and cousins. Funeral service will be Monday 4:30 p.m. at the English Mountain Christian Church with Rick Carr officiating. Interment
will be in Union cemetery. Family will receive friends Sunday from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. For those who wish, memorials may be made to English Mountain Christian Church, P.O. Box 201 Newport, Tenn. 37822. Manes in charge.
COHAN, RUBY - age of Knoxville, passed away Saturday evening at Hillcrest North. She was a member of Fountain City Presbyterian Church and a retired Registered Nurse. Preceded in death by husband, Michael J. Cohan and granddaughter, Anita Sharp. Survivors: daughter, Kathy Cohan; son & daughter in law, Michael & Judy Cohan; daughter & son in law, Toni & Bill Rhegness of Charleston, SC; grandchildren, Megan Cohan and Ryan Boyd and their mother, Debbie Cohan; sister & brother in law, Jimmie Lou & Gene Witt of Bristol, Tenn. Memorial service 2:30 p.m. Sunday Fountain City Presbyterian Church. Rev. Tom Ballard officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Stephen Ministry of Fountain City Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends from 2-2:30 p.m. Sunday at the church.
