Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
DAY, MRS. DOSSIE AGNES - age 79, of New Tazewell, Tenn., was born April 8, 1921, and passed away Monday, February 26, 2001, at the University of Tennessee Hospital in Knoxville. She was a member of M C M Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tivis and Emma M. Ford Cupp; step mother, Flora Massey Cupp, and one infant brother. She is survived by her husband, James Day of New Tazewell, Tenn.; son and daughter-in-law, Loy and Bonnie Day of Tazewell, Tenn.; daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and Jim Webb of Maryville, Tenn.; daughter, Danna Day of New Tazewell, Tenn.; grandchildren, Ricky and wife Indy Webb of Morehead, N.C., Suzanne and husband Stacey Anders, Stacie and husband Barry Reed, all of Tazewell, Tenn., Shelley and husband Scott Stooksbury of Knoxville; 3 great-grandchildren, Aaron and Gracie Reed, and Jonah Stooksbury, twins expected by Suzanne and Stacey Anders in June 2001; sisters, Goldie Hunsucker, Inez Keck, Georgia Rolen, Christine Russell, and Susie Hubbard; brothers, Beech, Fred and Glenn Cupp, and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Coffey Funeral Home in Tazewell. Funeral service 2 p.m. Thursday, March 1, 2001, at Coffey Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell, Rev. Dallas Harrell and Rev. Tommy Russell officiating. Music by the Liberty Quartet. Burial in the Fairview cemetery. Coffey Funeral Home, in charge.
DIXON, STEVE G. - age 41, of Grand Lane, Dandridge, Tenn., passed away suddenly Monday, February 26, 2001, at home. Steve served as a Vice-President of the Trust Department for First Tennessee Bank of Knoxville, and was an avid golfer and gardener. Survivors: father and mother, William Glenn Dixon and Nan Wright Dixon of Turkey, N.C.; brother, Gregory Bryan Dixon of Raleigh, N.C.; grandmother, Louise O'Quinn Wright; niece, Jacqueline Riley Dixon; nephew, Gregory Cole Dixon. Funeral services Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Dandridge, with Rev. Hugh Kilgore officiating. Interment
graveside services Friday, 11 a.m. at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Clinton, N.C. In lieu of flowers, and due to the body being returned to Clinton, N.C., the family request memorial gifts be made to the Knoxville Zoo, Steve Dixon Memorial Fund, Attn: Judy, P.O. Box 6040, Knoxville, TN 37914. The family will receive friends Wednesday 6-7:30 p.m. at the church. Farrar Funeral Home, Dandridge, 162 East Meeting St. 865 397-2711, in charge of arrangements.
ELLIS, JOHNNYE SUE JONES - age 66, of Huntsville, Ala., formerly of Loudon, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2001, at Huntsville Hospital. Preceded in death by parents, William Ernest "Humpy" and Clara Chaney Jones, and a sister, Annie Rae Veal. Survivors include son, Greg Ellis and daughter, Candy Ellis, and special friend, Charlie Harbin, all of Huntsville; five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Funeral service 1 p.m. Thursday, March 1, 2001, Spry Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Ron Pelton officiating. Interment
in Valley View Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at Spry Funeral Home. Notice courtesy of McGill-Karnes Funeral Home, Loudon.
FOX, GLEN - age 82, of Strawberry Plains, Tenn., formerly of Cocke County, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2001, at the Baptist Hospital of East Tennessee in Knoxville. He is survived by his beloved son, Steve E. Fox and daughter, Glennita Fox. Rawlings Funeral Home, is in charge of the arrangements.
HALL, JOHN H. - age 79, of North Knoxville, passed away 1:45 a.m. Tuesday, February 27, 2001, at NHC of Knoxville. He was a member of Gillespie Avenue Baptist Church. Retired from John Beretta Tile Company. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. Preceded in death by parents, John Hall and Dixie Belle Hall Pierce; sisters, Lois Parsons and Doris Fallon. Survivors: wife, Jean Bates Hall of Knoxville; daughter and son-in-law, Rosa and Chris Linville of Chattanooga, Tenn.; daughter, Kathy Callahan of Knoxville; grandchildren, Jeanie and husband, Andy Harvey of Chattanooga, Tenn., Amy and husband, Mike Sliger of Maryville, John David Linville of Chattanooga, Tenn., Anna Laura Callahan of Knoxville; great-grandchildren, Seth Sliger of Maryville and Bryce Harvey of Chattanooga, Tenn.; sister, Judy McGill; sister and brother-in-law, Frances and Mayford Galyon; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet at the entrance to Lynnhurst cemetery 10:45 a.m. Thursday for an 11 a.m. graveside service, Rev. Wayne Hubbs officiating. Donations may be made to RSDSA, 116 Hayden Avenue, Suite D, Haddonfield, New Jersey 08033-2301. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Ave. at Broadway.
HAMMOCK, JACKSON LEE "JACK" - age 61, of Norris, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2001, at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, after being in receding health for several years. He was of the Baptist faith. Jack was born May 25, 1939, in Anderson County. Preceded in death by father, Rev. Clarence Hammock. Survivors: wife, Ann Chilton Hammock of Norris; daughters, Gail Cunningham and husband Randy of Halls, Pamela Harmon and husband Joe of Andersonville, and Sherry Stooksbury and husband Gerald of Andersonville; mother, Jean Hammock of Clinton; grandchildren, Jodi and Callie Harmon and Mallory Stooksbury, all of Andersonville; brother, Robert A. Hammock and wife Judy of Camas, Wash.; sisters, Doris Sexton of Dalton, Ga., Betty Carden and husband Benny of Norris, and Diane Lewis and husband Mike of Clinton; sisters-in-law, Mary Rhea and husband Ron of Oak Ridge, Rebecca Jenkins and husband Richard of Oliver Springs, and Martha Whitson of Knoxville; brothers-in-law, Thomas Chilton of Mobile, Ala., George Chilton II of Andersonville, and John and Sam Chilton, both of Clinton; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 28, 2001, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. Graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, March 1, at Bethel Baptist Church cemetery with brother-in-law, Benny Carden presiding. Memorials may be made to East Tennessee Children's Hospital, c/o The Development Office, P.O. Box 15010, Knoxville, TN 37901-5010. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home, of Clinton, in charge of all arrangements.
HART, DALLAS F. - age 69, of 643 McCrary St., Philadelphia, passed away Monday afternoon, February 26, 2001, at Park West Hospital. Dallas was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean Conflict, a former Deputy of Loudon Co., and retired Supervisor of Maremont Corp. He was preceded in death by parents, Homer and Harriett Dawn Hart; sister, Gladys Hart, and brother, Alvin Hart. Survivors: wife, Faye Jones Hart; son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Dee Hart of Philadelphia; daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Richard Wade of Loudon, and Donna and Rick Sampson of Sweetwater; six grandchildren, Amanda, Josh and Nick Wade, Corey and Andy Hart, and Buddy Parkhurst; brothers, Roy of Lenoir City, Gene Hart and Jimmy Hart, both of Loudon, Robert Hart of Philadelphia and Virgil Hart of Harriman; sisters, Lorene Moore of Loudon, Mary Hall of Athens and Betty Arden of Lenoir City; several nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Elizabeth Easter Jones of Loudon. Funeral services 8 p.m. Wednesday, Loudon Funeral Home Chapel, Pastor Jon Henson officiating. Graveside services 2 p.m. Thursday, Lakeview cemetery, Lenoir City with Full Military Honors by American Legion Post #120 and V.F.W. Post 5150, Loudon. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Loudon Funeral Home.
HELTON, EMERY RAY "HEN" - age 36, of Maynardville, passed away suddenly, Saturday, February 24, 2001, due to injuries received in an automobile accident. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church on Tater Valley Road in Luttrell, and was a dedicated employee of Plasti-Line Co. for 17 years. Preceded in death by grandparents, Joe and Jenny Kelley, and Frank Helton; uncles, J.B. Kelley and Jerry Wayne Helton; aunts, Bessie Golberman and Brenda Kay Postrick, and special aunt, Geraldine Kelley. He is survived by his children, who he loved so much, daughter, Charity Helton; sons, Chance and Heath Helton, all of Maynardville; mother and step father, Edith and Von Richardson of Maynardville; father and step mother, Bobby Joe and Shirley Helton of Knoxville; only surviving grandparent, grandmother, Grace Foster of Dayton, Ohio; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bobby and Lisa Helton of Halls, Michael and Marilyn Helton of Maryville, Tim and Rhonda Helton of Maynardville; sisters and brother-in-law, Melissa and Charlie Muncey, Kellie Shoffner and fiance', Jeffery Shope, all of Maynardville; step brothers, Jeff and Roger Richardson, both of Maynardville, Bennie Wayne Satterfield of Knoxville; step sister, Janet Welch of Knoxville; very special friend, Tammy Camper of Luttrell, along with a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. We love you HEN! Funeral service 1 P.M. Wednesday in Ailor's Chapel with Rev. David Nicley and Rev. Gary Beeler officiating. Interment
in Oakland cemetery, Maynardville, immediately following the service. Cousins and friends will serve as pallbearers. Ailor Mortuary, Maynardville, in charge. www.mcbeeweb.com/ailormortuary
HIGDON, ESTHA MARIE BRUHIN - age 75, of Powell, passed away 10:05 a.m. Tuesday, February 27, 2001, at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Powell. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Ave. at Broadway.
HIGGINS, JANE BLAIR "DANA" WEBB - of Athens, passed away Monday afternoon, February 26, 2001, at Wellington Place of Athens. A native of Bradley County, she was the daughter of the late B. M. and Jane Blair Webb and was preceded in death by a sister, Anne Webb Knox. She attended Randolph Macon Women's College in Lynchburg, Va., and was a graduate of the University of Tennessee. She and her husband moved to Athens in 1946. During her years in Athens, she has given of herself in many ways in support of community projects, the church, the local college, as well as other agencies and worthwhile events. She worked with Contact for many years as well as supported and worked with the Meal's on Wheels program. She has been an active member of Keith Memorial United Methodist Church and served on the Administrative Board. She was honored by Keith Church as "Woman of the Year" in 1982, and "Woman of Distinction" in 1983. In recognition of her outstanding leadership, Keith Church has honored her by naming one of its Women's Guild's "The Dana Higgins Circle". She has also received other community awards which include the "Dick Dyer" award for her contribution to the United Way Program and the "Mary Mildred Sullivan" award sponsored by Tennessee Wesleyan College. In 1987, she received the "Mother of the Year" award presented by the Athens Chamber of Commerce. In October of 1994, she received the "Vivid" award presented by the Athens City Council for recognition of her volunteer service in the community. Surviving is her husband, Kenneth D. Higgins of Athens; daughter and son-in-law, Jane Webb Higgins and Robert L. Elliott, of Lexington, Ky.; son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth D., Jr. and Cathy Prescott Higgins of Athens; two granddaughters, Lloyd Blair Elliott Clark and her husband, Richard A. Clark and Holly Elizabeth Higgins. Jerry Smith Funeral Home, Athens, in charge.
HODGE, LOUISE MAPLES - age 73, of Rutledge, passed away with God, Tuesday morning February 27, 2001. Louise was a member of Southside Baptist Church and a retired employee of Citizens Bank. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, W.C. (Bill) and Maude Maples, her sister, Mary Morgan and her husband Hurdle Hodge. Louise is survived by her sister, Ruby Maples; children; Jimmy Hodge, Darlene Farmer and Roger Hodge; grandchildren, Jennifer Maden, Jim Hodge, Shantel Hodge and Kendall Farmer; nieces and nephews, Jeannie Hopper and Johnny Morgan. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 1, 2001, at 8 p.m. in the Smith Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kerry Bond officiating. Graveside services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the Grainger Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. prior to the service. Arrangements made by Smith Funeral Home, in Rutledge.
HUTCHISON, RUTH WARWICK - age 77, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord, Monday, February 26, 2001, at 2:15 p.m. from St. Mary's Medical Center. A member of Emory Valley Baptist Church and special friend to Third Baptist Church. Preceded in death by loving husband, James Everette Hutchison, the special people who raised her, J. E. and Kate Violette. Survived by sister, Vaunee Fortner Thomas; sister-in-law, Juanita Hutchison; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews; special friend, Ruby Byrge. A special thanks to Dr. Fred Hurst and staff, Dr. Bill Campbell of St. Mary's Emergency Department and staff, and Rural Metro Ambulance Service for their kindness. Funeral service 8 p.m. Wednesday, Mynatt's Chapel, Rev. Richard Nicely and Rev. Buck Womack officiating. Family and friends will meet at Fairview cemetery 11 a.m. Thursday for interment. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Emory Valley Baptist Church, 6124 East Emory Rd., Knoxville, TN 37918. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Mynatt's.
JOHNSON, JERRY M. - age 29, of Loudon, passed away suddenly Monday evening, February 26, 2001, at the Ft. Sanders Loudon Hospital, due to injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Jerry was a member of New Providence Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Fred and Louise Walker, Amos and Elsie Johnson. Survived by his parents, Howard (Bob) and Martha (Marty) Johnson; sister and brother-in-law, Cherie and Chris Witt; nieces, Christie and Jennifer Witt; nephew, Christopher Witt II, all of Loudon; several aunts and uncles of Ohio and Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Click Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held 2:30 p.m. Thursday in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Reed Collins and Rev. Mark Caldwell officiating. Burial will follow in the Lake View cemetery. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City, is serving the Johnson Family.
JOHNSON, MRS. MARY - of Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2001, at University of Tennessee Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary.
LATHAM, HELENA JANE - age 76, of Sweetwater, Tenn., departed this life Monday, February 26, 2001, at the family home, after a lengthy illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Kyker Funeral Home, Sweetwater.
LOVEDAY, NEWELL - age 72, of Sevierville, passed away Monday, February 26, 2001. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and was an Air Force Veteran. He was preceded in death by his son, Stephen Newell Loveday; parents, Sallie and Dave Loveday and several brothers and sisters. Survivors: wife, Aileen Gann Loveday; daughters and sons-in-law, Sandy and Chris Compton, Ginna Reagan, and Tera and Travis Cooper; grandchildren, Carrie, Christen and John Compton, and Alexa and Trey Cooper; brother, Arthur Loveday; sisters, Josie McCarter and Ruth Whaley, and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral service 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Melvin Faulkner, Rev. Melvin Carr and Rev. Kenneth Stansberry officiating. Interment
1 p.m. Thursday in Kear-Loveday cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jerry Roberts, Bobby, Steve, Gary and Jerry Loveday, and Brent Ronald. Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne Owen, Cotton Howard, Jack Howard, Ed Thomas, Dot Rolen, and Alvin Davis. The family will receive friends 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.
McINTOSH, LYDIA S. - age 89, of Lake Carroll, Ill., passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2001, at his home. He was born August 21, 1911, in Knoxville. Preceded in death by parents, James and Pearl Osborne Cash, husband, Frank McIntosh, one daughter, Anne Marie Compton, one grandson, Richard Collins, and nine brothers and sisters. She attended the Shannon Baptist Church in Shannon, Ill. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Carpenterville, Ill. She enjoyed being with family and friends. The family received friends from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the Hermann Funeral Home in Shannon, Ill. Funeral services were held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 24, 2001, at Shannon Baptist Church in Shannon, Ill., Pastor David Wood officiated. Burial was in Lanark cemetery, Lanark, Ill. Survivors include sons, Frank McIntosh of Lake Carroll, Ill. and Thomas McIntosh of Knoxville, and daughter, Mildred (Max) South of Byron, Ill.; sister, Christine Hickman of Knoxville; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren. A memorial fund has been established. Hermann Funeral Home, Shannon Illinois, in charge.
