Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
TWEED, BESSIE MAE - age 86, of Knoxville, passed away Monday morning at Baptist Hospital. Preceded in death by parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Browning; son, Rhea Gallaher; brothers, Bruce Browning and P.L. Browning, Jr.; sister, Lena McClain. Survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Ann Sellers, Lester and Juanita Sellers, and Gary and Diane Tweed; daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Paul Dunlap, Patsy Vaughn and Brad Dunlap; grandchildren, Eddie Sellers, Carletta Mikulsky, Victor Sellers, Tracy Davis, Michael Sellers, Candi Sellers, Lynn Tweed, Benny Vaughn, Michelle Mize, Dustin Tweed, Albert Ivy, Mikey Ivy, Jacob Dunlap, Jamie Irick, and Paul Wayne Dunlap; 17 great-grandchildren; brother, Charles Browning; sister, Gladys Bolinger; several nieces and nephews. She was loved by all. Funeral service 8 p.m. Thursday, Mynatt's Chapel, Rev. Mark McGill and Mikey Ivy officiating. Family and friends will meet at Mynatt's by 10:30 a.m. Friday and proceed to Lynch-Bethel cemetery for an 11 a.m. interment. Pallbearers: David and Daniel Dickenson, David Branam, Jamie Travis, Rodney Reno, and Austin Denney. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Mynatt's.
WORSHAM, CARL W. - age 72, of Powell, passed away Tuesday Feb. 20, 2001 at St. Mary's Residential Hospice. Member of Sharon Baptist Church. Retired industrial electrician with Allegheny Electric a division of Rust Engineering. Member IBEW Local #270. He was a US Air Force veteran of the Korean conflict and a member of the American Legion. Member of Powell Lodge #582 F&AM and OES Chapter #335, preceded in death by wife, Jane White Worsham who passed away in 1988; and by brothers Ken & Bill Worsham. Survivors: son, Steve Worsham of Alpharetta, Ga.; daughter & son in law, Shannon & Greg Hargis of Powell; grandsons, Derek Riley, Ryan & Tyler Worsham, Drew & Todd Hargis; sisters & brothers in law, Doris & Don Innocenti, Wanda & Frank Butler all of Memphis; sister in law, Esta Higdon; brothers in law & sisters in law, Rufus White, Lorine & Tom Sweat, Olivia White, Doug & Melissa White and many nieces & nephews. Funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday at Sharon Baptist Church with Dr. James E. Robertson & Rev. Perry Austin officiating. Interment
Woodhaven cemetery with full military honors by Volunteer State Veterans Honor Guard. Pallbearers: brothers in law, Rufus, Jack, Howard, Mike & Doug White, Tom Sweat; honorary pallbearers, Dennis Worsham & Bob Rhodes. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
WALLER, KENNETH - age 59, of Halls, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2001. Preceded in death by father, Homer Waller; sister, Barbara Cleveland. Survived by mother, Fronia Waller; sister, Georgia Bourne; brothers, Harold, Hubert and David Waller. Family and friends will meet at Lynnhurst cemetery 2 p.m. Wednesday for a graveside service, Rev. Ralph Cox officiating. Friends may call at their convenience at Mynatt's.
UNDERWOOD, CHRISTINE "CHRIS" MAPLES FRAZIER - age 65, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, February 19, 2001, at Hillcrest North Nursing Home. She retired from University of Tennessee Medical Center in May of 1997, after 21 years of service. She was a member of South Knoxville Church of God. Preceded in death by first husband, Joseph Floyd Frazier, Sr.; parents, Charlie and Dorothy Maples; brothers, Gene and Kenneth Maples; granddaughter, Jessica Lea Frazier. Survivors: husband, Leroy Underwood; daughter, Vickie Odeneal and husband, James "Jim"; sons, Larry Frazier and Paul Frazier, both of Powell, Joe Frazier and wife, Tamra of Washburn, and Michael Frazier and wife, Jackie of Knoxville; step sons, Gary Underwood, and Jeff Underwood and wife, Peggy of Knoxville; seven grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; sisters, Lucille Humphrey and Helen Foust, both of Knoxville; several nieces and nephews; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Funeral service 8 p.m. Wednesday at Berry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tommy Bellamy and Rev. Beau Riffey officiating. Interment
11 a.m. Thursday at Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers: Gary Underwood, Jeff Underwood, Josh Odeneal, Matt Odeneal, Alan Monroe, and Steve Tallent. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.
WYRICK, MRS. BARBARA ANN (HENSLEY) - age 57 of Luttrell, passed away 12:30 p.m. Tuesday Feb. 20, 2001 at East Tenn. Baptist Hospital. Funeral arrangements incomplete and will be announced later by Ailor Mortuary, Maynardville.
BOHANAN, MAMIE FRANCES - 68 of Kodak died Friday Feb. 23, 2001 at her home. She was a member of Beech Springs Baptist Church and an honored member of Pentecostal Church of God. She was preceded n death by her husband, Floyd Bohanan and sister, Thelma Gunter Shrader. Survivors: sons & daughter in law, Floyd & Trudy Bohanan, Darrell Bohanan; daughters & sons in law, Cynthia & Michael Jenkins, Lorraine & David Jenkins; grandchildren, Melinda Nicely, Christopher Jenkins, David Bohanan, Tracie Russell, Jonathan Jenkins, Joseph Jenkins, Marti Henry, Bobby Bohanan, Jessica Jenkins, Deidra Bohanan, Joshua Jenkins; great grandchildren, Mikalea Bohanan, Bethany Holt, Courtney Nicely, Morgan Nicely, Austin Jenkins, Jonathan Paul Jenkins, Bobby Lee Bohanan, Jr., Alexander "Alec" Reinbold; sisters, Agnes Ball, Jean Ramsey; brother, John Ramsey. Funeral service 5 p.m. Sunday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home. Rev. Glenn Parton and Rev. Greg Parton officiating. Interment
2 p.m. Monday in Webbs Creek cemetery. The family will receive friends 4-5 p.m. Sunday at Atchley Funeral Home in Sevierville. www.atchleyfuneralhome
COPENHAVER, ODEN NEFF - age 83 of the Oral Community, Lenoir City, passed away at 4 p.m. Friday, February 23, 2001, at the Fort Sanders Parkwest Medical Center. Mr. Copenhaver was retired from Union Carbide Y-12 Plant in Oak Ridge and was a member of the Oral Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by brothers, Foute, Noel and Paul Copenhaver. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Wilma Copenhaver; daughters and sons in law, Charlotte and Jerry Tinch of Lenoir City, Ann and Jerry Jenkins of Fredericksburg, Virginia; 8 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and a brother, Dale Copenhaver of Lenoir City. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Sunday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Thom Tapp, Rev. R.C. Walker and Chris Young officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Click Funeral Home to proceed to the Loudon County Memorial Gardens for an 11 a.m. graveside serves and interment. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers, Jim Bowden, Jeff Roach, Matthew Neff Bowden, Mike Thomas, Brian Thomas, Eric Thomas and Bobby Thomas. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City is serving the Copenhaver family.
CROSS, JOE M. - age 66 of Knoxville passed away Thursday Feb. 22, 2001 after a long battle with cancer. Retired employee of Knoxville Fire Dept. Member of Masters Masonic Lodge #244. Preceded in death by wife, Wilma Cross; parents, James & Lucy Cross. Survivors: daughters & sons in law, Donna & Doran Sherfey of Johnson City, Deana Cross of White Pine, Dana & Don Burns of Newton, NC; grandchildren, Heather Cretsinger, Jared Burns, Sarah Burns, Joseph Burns; sisters, Carol Davis, Linda Tarver; special friend, Carol Frye; several nieces and nephews. & many friends. Masonic service 8 p.m. Sunday with funeral service to follow at Mynatt's. Rev. Bob Knisley officiating. Family and friends will meet at Asbury cemetery 10:45 a.m. Monday for interment
at 11 a.m. Pallbearers: Dewey Tarver, Ken Scarbrough, Ed Nicely, Elmer Hawkins, Curt Weaver, Bill Arnold, C.L. Hackney, Tony Robinson, Joe Green. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Mynatt's.
DICKEY, GEORGE EDGAR - entered into eternal rest Thursday, February 22, 2001 at UT Hospital. Grew up in Mt. Moriah F.B.N. Church. Preceded in death by parents, Willie & Essie Dickey; brothers, Johnney Brownlow & Bobby Bussey; sister, Cheryl Ridder. Leaves to cherish memories, devoted wife of 26 years, Sherley Dickey; children, Damarcus Dickey, Knoxville, Lamont Glass, Manchester, Ky., Jah Edgar Dickey & Mayrini Dickey; four grandchildren; brothers, Andre' Bussey & Jerry Roberts; aunt, Elizabeth (Cornell) Bishop; devoted nieces, Marie Weston and Stephanie Glass; cousin, Jesse Mae Dickey; host of other relatives and friends to include devoted friends, Lewis (Jamesey) Foster. Family will receive friends Tuesday 1:30-2 p.m. at Jarnigan's Chapel funeral service to follow 2 p.m. Rev. Charles F. Dickey officiating. Jarnigan & Son Mortuary in charge.
EDMONDS, EDNA MAE - age 94, of Clinton, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2001 at Briarcliff Health Care Center. Born January 28, 1907 in Anderson County. Preceded in death by parents, G.D. & Alice Sanders; husband, Ulas Edmonds. Survivors; daughters, Purn Phillips & husband, James of Clinton, Ruby Baker & husband, Charles of Knoxville; grandchildren, Steven Phillips, Jerry Phillips, & Celeste Ivey; great grandchildren, Amanda Phillips, Andrea Phillips, Tony Phillips, & Madison Ivey; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at their convenience. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, February 26, 2001 at Sunset cemetery with Rev. Joe Bridges officiating. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton in charge of all arrangements.
EDWARDS, MRS. JESSIE ROGERS - age 83 of New Tazewell was born October 16, 1917, departed this life February 23, 2001, at UT Hospital in Knoxville. She professed faith in Christ at an early age at Cawood Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ward Milton Edwards; parents, G.O. & Nannie Rogers; brothers, Risley, J.H., Harold & Lorne Rogers; sister, Melba Williams. She is survived by son, John Edwards of Andersonville, Tenn.; son & daughter in law, Tom & Billie Edwards of New Tazewell; grandchildren, Martie & Mary, Mike & Jason Edwards, Marlene Williams, Mitchell & Pam Edwards, Donna & Jeff Neely; several great grandchildren; brother & sister in law, Boyd & Mona Rogers of Corryton; sister & brother in law, Irene & Tony Fitzatolie; sisters, Bonima Steele, Marie Hall all of Maryville, Tenn.; special friend, Bonnie Lewis; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral service 11 a.m. Monday February 26, 2001 Coffey Funeral Home Chapel, Tazewell; burial in the Edward Cem. Family receive friends 4-9 p.m. Sunday Coffey Funeral Home Tazewell Minister, Rev. Jakie Cunningham; singers, Bobbie Arnold, Kim Arnold, pianist, Sherry Campbell. Pallbearers: grandchildren and great nephews. Coffey Tazewell in charge.
GRAY, CLARA M. - age 87, died Feb. 24, 2001. She was a member of Cedar Bluff Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband, H.R. Gray & parents, L.J. Fox & Lettie Fox; sisters, Martha Kilby, Adra Hamilton, Wilma Weber; brother, W.E. Fox. Survivors: sisters, Audra Stiles, Nellie Pinkston of Knoxville; host of nieces & nephews. Funeral service 8 p.m. Sunday Rev. Wayne Loy officiating. Family & friends will meet at Edgewood cemetery for a 1 p.m. graveside service Monday. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
GREENE, SENTA VON SCHRENK - died Thursday, February 22, 2001 at her home in Knoxville. Mrs. Greene was born November 14, 1912 in New York. Her parents were Baron and Mrs. Otto von Schrenk of New York City. She was Valedictorian of her class at Woodmere Academy, New York. She studied music in Vienna and Berlin before moving to Knoxville to marry John W. Greene, an attorney. Mrs. Greene sang at many weddings and recitals and was especially known for her beautiful performances of German Christmas carols at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was active in the community as a member of the Junior League and numerous other organizations, and did volunteer work at the Helen Ross McNabb Center. She was married
to John William Greene, who died December 31, 1971. They had eight children, John T. Greene of Knoxville, Susan Bennett of Lexington Park, Maryland, Catherine Woloszyn of Knoxville, Richard Greene of San Francisco, Robert T. Greene of Arlington, Virginia, Thomas Greene and Senta Victoria Greene of Nashville, and Linda Greene(deceased) and fourteen grandchildren, Sharon Greene, John W. Greene, Rachel Greene, Karen Bennett, Senta Bennett, Michael Bennett, Alexis Woloszyn, Stephen Greene, Regina Greene, William Greene, Daniel Greene, Robert W. Greene, James Crenshaw, and Nora Gilligan. Mrs. Alice Smith of Knoxville was Mrs. Greene's dearest friend for many years. The family would also like to acknowledge Robert P. Rentenbach, who showed Mrs. Greene great kindness and affection. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 1:30 p.m. Sunday February 24, 2001 at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus with Father Xavier Mankel officiating. Interment
to follow at Highland Memorial cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catholic Relief Services, P.O. Box 17090, Baltimore, Md. 22030, 1-800-736-3467, or any preferred charity. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
GREER, THOMAS NEWCOME, III - passed away at his home in Farragut on Saturday, February, 24, 2001. He was a devoted husband and father. Tom was a multi-family housing representative with HUD and a member of First Baptist Church Concord. His parents, Thomas N. and Carol Christenberry Greer precede him in death. Survivors include his best friend and loving wife of 24 years, Iris; son, Brian Thomas; daughter, Elizabeth of Knoxville; sister, Carol Lashlee, of Humboldt; mother in law, Helen McPeters, of Wartburg; sister in law, Jane Price, of Clinton; many other wonderful family members and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church Concord. Friends may pay their respects to the family immediately following the service. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Union Cumberland cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Thompson Cancer Center, UT Oncology Department or First Baptist Church of Concord. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Greer family.
HAMMICK, JANNIE E. - age 82 of Knoxville, passed away February 23, 2001 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. Preceded in death by husband, Dave Hammick. Survived by son, David Hammick; daughter, Connie Tippit; grandchildren, David Hammick, Jr., Beth Pate, David Scott Tippit, Candice Brown, & Paul Tippit; great grandchildren, Steven Tippit, Robert Brown IV, & Dion Brown; sisters, Mae Wilson & Virgie Belcher; several nieces & nephews. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Monday at Weaver's Chapel with the service to follow at 8 p.m. Rev. Delton Cochran officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at Piney Grove cemetery for an 11 a.m. graveside service. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home, 5815 Western Ave.
HARDIN, MRS. MARGARET - passed away, Tuesday, February 21, 2001 at her residence. She was born April 26, 1926, in Knoxville, Tenn. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Attie Hardin; son, Herbert Hardin. She was a member of First Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors: son, Haston Crosby of Knoxville; nieces, Ruby Jett, Alice Hardin, Mary Hardin; nephews, Preston (Shirley) Hardin, Lorenzo Hardin, Lee Hardin; grandchildren, Douglas(Annette) Crosby Sr., Angie Crosby (Sam), Herbert Hardin, Jr. and Joshua Hardin both of Jersey City, New Jersey; 5 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild all of Knoxville, Tenn. and a host of many other relatives and friends to include devoted friend, Mrs. Ethel McMillan. The family will receive friends, Sunday, February 25, 2001 from 3-3:30 p.m. at Unity Mortuary Chapel, with funeral services to follow at 3:30 p.m. Pastor George Lyons, officiating. Interment, Monday, February 26, 2001, 2 p.m. at New Gray cemetery. The family will assemble at 1837 Linden Av. Apartment 146 E. Arrangements by Unity Mortuary.
HORNE, ALVIN TEASLEY - age 86, died Friday, Feb. 22, at Baptist Hospital from complications following heart surgery. Alvin lived a life that was both ordinary and extraordinary. He grew up in a Mississippi farming family who survived the depression as traveling farm laborers. He served his country during World War II in the Battle of the Bulge and other campaigns. Following the war he made his living in sales. With his wife, Grace he raised their three children in the Bluegrass community. Alvin was extraordinary, however, in the way he lived his life. He learned from the difficulties in his life. He forgave himself and others, accepted himself and others, and loved unconditionally. In his older years, when faced with the death of his wife and other loved ones, he chose again and again to open his mind and heart to life and other people. He delivered Mobil Meals everyday in the last few years of his life. He visited the library daily, checking out music of all kinds and reading everything from cookbooks to westerns to medicine and spirituality. He tried new recipes, thought new thoughts, and opened himself to loving and growing in every way. Alvin is preceded in death by his wife, Grace, his sister, Winnie, and his brother Carey. He is survived by his brother, Ferrill; his sister in law, Mabel; his children, and many extended family members. He greatly valued his time with all family members and was always available with a helping hand or wonderful advice and counsel to his children and friends. His love has blessed us. Daughter, Margaret (Horne) and John Lindop, grandchildren, Vicki and Chris Seon, Valerie and Frank Howlett (and great grandchild, Olivia), Wendy and Dean Jensen ( and great grandchildren, Carter and Kalli); son, Doug and Brenda Horne; grandchildren, Susan Horne, Brook and Jacqueline Horne and great grandchildren, Gracie and Baylor; daughter, Rosemary (Horne) and Jack Sims; grandchildren, Tom and Diane Sims, Bryce Sims. The family will receive friends at 2 p.m. Sunday Feb. 25, at Erin Presbyterian Church with service and burial following. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity Alvin Horne served faithfully: Mobile Meals, P.O. Box 51650, Knoxville, Tenn. 37950 or to a fund for families in need while their children are hospitalized: Gracie and Baylor Horne Faith Fund, Children's Hospital P.O. Box 15010, Knoxville, Tenn. 37901-5010.
