Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
MOORE, VIOLA MYRTLE - age 95, of Knoxville, passed away Monday afternoon, February 26, 2001, at Holston Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Elizabeth Plank Bright, and her brothers. Survivors: sister-in-law, Naomi Bright of Lenoir City; aunt, Willie Runion of Georgia; nephew, Edward Gass of Knoxville; special friends, June Browning, Michael Cartwright, and the St. Mary's Sisters of Mercy, all of Knoxville. Family and friends will gather at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City and proceed to Lenoir City cemetery at 2 p.m. for graveside services with Rev. Mike Mikels officiating. Friends may call at their convenience at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City.
PALMER, WILLIAM CARROL - age 84, of Knoxville, died Tuesday, February 27, 2001. He was a member of Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church and Burlington Lodge #763 F&AM. Mr. Palmer was a Veteran of the United States Army and the retired Treasurer for the City of Knoxville. Preceded in death by his parents, William Ernest and Mary Terry Palmer, and wives, Louise Lyle Palmer and Lucille Smith McMichael Palmer. He is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Jim Gentry; son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Diane Christian Palmer, all of Knoxville; grandchildren, Randy Gentry, Justin Gentry and his wife Brandy, Pam Holbert and her husband Jeff, and Janette Palmer; great-grandchildren, Zachary, Kayla, Tori, Brendan, and MacKenzie; daughter-in-law, Beatrice Palmer; sister and brother-in-law, Virginia and Paul Elder of Maryville; step children, Allan and Jim McMichael, Becky Paylor, and Cathy Tallent; special cousin, Hobert Palmer. The family would like to thank the staff of Shannondale Nursing Center and especially the fourth floor, for their care of Mr. Palmer. The family will receive friends 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday followed at 7:30 p.m. by the funeral service at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church with Rev. Vernon Holstad officiating. Family and friends will meet Friday at Greenwood cemetery for a 2 p.m. interment
service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Knoxville Symphony Society, 406 Union Ave., Knoxville, TN 37902, or Cedar Springs Presbyterian Missionary Fund of Bobby and Teresa LaDage, 9132 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
PARSONS, BERDIE WRIGHT - age 71, of Knoxville, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2001, at St. Mary's Medical Center. A member of St. Lukes United Methodist Church and was active with the Childrens Ministry. A member of the Lay Witness Movement, board member of Tennessee Christian Ashran, retired from the University of Tennessee. Preceded in death by father, J. Thompson Wright; brothers, Emerson J. Wright and Hayden Wright; husband, Johnny C. Parsons. Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Angelia and Allen Sanders of Knoxville; son and daughter-in-law, John Philip and Wendy Parsons of Cookeville; grandchildren, Katie Sanders, Benjamin, Emily, Alexander, and Natalie Parsons; mother, Sallie S. Wright; sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Howard Fritts; brothers and sisters-in-law, James O. and Betty Wright, Bill and Jean Wright, and Buddy and Ruby Wright; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Betty Wright, and Sylvia and Ed Easterday; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Kenneth and Pat Parsons, Glenn and Ninfa Parsons; and several beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral service 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Lukes United Methodist Church with Rev. Bill Stooksbury officiating. The body will lie in state one hour before services at the church. Interment
in Greenwood cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Child Evangelism Fellowship, 1711 Fairmont Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37917. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
PENTICOFF, LeROY A. - age 82, of the Norwood community, died Sunday, February 25, 2001. He was a member of Norwood Baptist Church. Preceded in death by a brother, Robert Penticoff and sister, Mary Ellen Rosenquist. Mr. Penticoff is survived by his wife, Barbara Reynolds Penticoff; daughter and son in law, Joyce and Dwayne Davis, of Knoxville; step daughter and son in law, Diana and Dennis Johnson of Maryville; brother, George Penticoff of Pensacola, Fla.; sister in law, Joan Penticoff of Gainesville, Fla.; granddaughters, Kelly, Kristin, and Lauren Davis; step grandchildren, Denny Johnson and his wife, Donna Johnson; step granddaughter, Donna Johnson; niece, Ronella Wilson, and nephew, Robert George Penticoff. Family and friends will meet Wednesday at the main entrance to Greenwood cemetery for a 3 p.m. graveside service with Rev. Marc Sasser officiating. Pallbearers: Dewayne Davis, Dennis Johnson, Bob Nelson, Roland Smith, Jimmy McDaniel, and Alvin Perryman. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Norwood Baptist Church Remodeling Fund, 1725 Wilson Rd., Knoxville, Tenn. 37912. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
SCHEITLIN, RUTH C. - age 78, of Oak Ridge, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2001, at her home. Mrs. Scheitlin came to Oak Ridge from Norton, Va., in June, 1944, and worked briefly on the Manhattan project. During this time, she met and married
Frank M. Scheitlin on March 19, 1949, the day the gates of Oak Ridge were opened to the public. She was well known in Oak Ridge and had a wide circle of friends. She was a much sought-after bridge partner and achieved Life Master status from the American Contract Bridge Association in 1988. From 1975 to 1986, she was co-owner of the Oak Ridge Academy of Dance and before her retirement in 1993, served as Office Manager at Samuel's in Jackson Square. Her sense of adventure and love of travel took her to many different places. One that held special significance for her was Destin, Fla., where over the years she spent many happy times with family and friends. She embraced life with a sense of wonder and a great deal of courage. Her generosity and kindness were only a part of the legacy of love she leaves behind. This gracious lady with a gentle spirit will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Mrs. Scheitlin was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. She is survived by three daughters, Jeanne Draughn (Fred Jones) of Kingston, Tenn., Elaine Scheitlin (Chip Cappelletti) of Durham, N.C., and Carol Boruff (Gary) of Charlotte, N.C.; grandsons, Jody Mitchell (Sue) of Brentwood, Tenn., and Max Palmer of Durham, N.C.; great-grandsons, Ian and Tyler Mitchell of Brentwood, Tenn.; sister, Wilma Trebilcox (Paul) of Crossville, Tenn.; niece, Barbara Smith (James) of Powell, Tenn.; great niece, Shannon (Steve) Mathewson and their son Logan; mother-in-law, Alberta Hitch and sister-in-law, Dorothy Shaw, both of Evansville, Ind. Frank Sheitlin, her husband of 48 years, her mother, Carrie Lawson, her sister, Evelyn Robinson, and her nephew, Michael Robinson preceded her in death. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 1, 2001, at 11 a.m. at the United Church Chapel on the Hill with Dr. Boyd Carter officiating. Following the service, friends are invited to join the family for receiving and a celebration of life in the Fellowship Hall of the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests, memorials be made to Covenant HomeCare and Hospice in recognition of the loving care she received from them in the final days of her life. Donations should be designated for "patient care" and sent to Covenant HomeCare and Hospice, 700 S. Illinois Ave., Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Weatherford Mortuary, Oak Ridge, is in charge of the arrangements.
RAY, MARTHA ELIZABETH (BETTIE) PARK - of Panama City, Fla., formerly of Lenoir City, passed away Monday, February 26, 2001, in Panama City. Bettie was born in Philadelphia, Penn., to the Rev. Dr. and Mrs. James A. Park. She was a graduate of Lenoir City High School and she applied and was accepted as a student of the Cadek Conservator of Music of the University of Chattanooga. As a student of the renowned organist, Miss Isa McIlwraith, Bettie received her Bachelor of Music degree from the Cadek Conservator. During this period, she also served as the Director of Music and Organist of the First United Methodist Church in Morristown, under the pastorate of Dr. Earl G. Hunt. Throughout her youth, she showed horses, and later earned her pilot's license and had the joy of piloting a private plane. She enjoyed flower arranging and being in the outdoors. She was most interested in and concerned about her students, always wanting them to succeed in their endeavors, and she thrived on beautiful music. She is survived by her husband, Emory G. Ray; daughters, Sandi Burleson and Pat Ray; son-in-law, Joe Burleson; grandchildren, Heather Burleson and Ben Burleson; mother, Mrs. James A. Park; sisters-in-law, Rosalyn Ray Donaldson of Tifton, Ga., Frances Ray Wall of Greenville, S.C. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Forest Lawn Mausoleum, Panama City. A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 5, at 2 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church of Panama City. The family request, no flowers be sent, and contributions be made to the Gulf Coast Community College Foundation, 5230 W. Highway 98, Panama City, FL 32401, in memory of Mrs. Ray. Wilson Funeral Home, 214 Airport Road, Panama City, Fla., in charge of arrangements.
RUBLE, GEORGE H., SR. - age 85, of Knoxville, died Tuesday, February 27, 2001. He was a member of Christus Victor Lutheran Church and the Northside Kiwanis Club. Mr. Ruble was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving during World War II, and had retired from the U.S. Post Office. Preceded in death by his first wife, Patti Ruble and daughter, Jaimie Hamilton. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ruble; sons, George H. Ruble, Jr. of Clinton, and Stephen H. Ruble of Knoxville; stepson, David E. Boatman of Nashville; 16 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; brother, H. C. Lane of Knoxville. Funeral service 7 p.m. Thursday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Rev. Rick Grover officiating. Family and friends will meet Friday at Greenwood cemetery for an interment
service. The family will receive friends 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
SLIGER, ALMA LOUISE HUBBARD - age 70, of Knoxville, passed away Monday, February 26, 2001. A member of First Freewill Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Leroy Sliger; parents, Jack and Dolly Hubbard; sister, Lorraine Hubbard; brother, Bill Hubbard. Survived by daughter, Charlotte Stinnett; sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Sondra Sliger, Terry and Teresa Sliger, and Dennis and Sandra Sliger; son, Jeff Sliger; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sisters, Shirley, Lilly, and Mildred of Baltimore, Md.; brother, Kenneth, also of Baltimore. Family and friends will meet at Edgewood cemetery 11 a.m. Thursday for a graveside service. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Mynatt's.
WALKER, REGINALD (REGGIE) - age 41, went to be with the Lord Friday, February 23, 2001. He leaves to cherish memories, daughter, Tashara Bolden of Cleveland, Ohio; mother, Geraldine William; father, William L. Walker; grandmother, Johnnie M. Hardin; sisters, Shanna (Ray) Harris, Karen (Howard) Winton; brothers, DeWayne (Mary) Bowman, Victor (Teresa) Rogers, Mark (Tracy) Rogers; uncles, Hillard (Gail) Bowman of Washington, D.C., Alfred Walker of Knoxville; aunts, Anna Byrd of Knoxville, Pasty Bowman of Newport News, Va., Nettie Fisher, Hattie (Howard) Carson of Cleveland, Ohio, Rose Mitchell of Atlanta, Ga. The family will receive friends Thursday, March 1, 2001, 6-7 p.m. at Community Evangelistic Church, 2650 Boyds Bridge, with funeral service to follow at 7 p.m., Rev. Jarvis Ross officiating. Interment
Friday, March 2, 2001, 11 a.m. at Branch Hill cemetery, Byington, Tenn. Jarnigan & Son Mortuary, in charge.
ALVIN MOUNT Born April 5, 1910 Died March 15, 1998 TRULA MOUNT Born: May 16, 1912 Died: May 16, 2000 married
: February 28,1931 First Anniversary in Heaven Would have been seventy on earth Missed every day by family We Love You
In Loving Memory of RUBY JEAN LEE 2-28-99 Gone 2 years today. We can't begin to thank you for all you've done for us. You may be gone, but you will never be forgotten. We'll Always Love You Sadly Missed By Your Family, Grandchildren and Friends
ACUFF, MRS. ADA V. DYER - age 91 of Powder Springs passed away Saturday afternoon, March 3, 2001 at Hillcrest Nursing Home. She was the oldest member of Warwicks Chapel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by parents, William Oscar and Pearl (Haun) Dyer; husband, Owen L. Acuff; brother, Lester L. Dyer; sister, Gladys Dyer. Survivors, son and daughter in law, Wilbert L. and Edna S. Acuff of Strawberry Plains; brothers, William C. Dyer, Rutledge, Ondus L. Dyer, Knoxville, Herbert R. Dyer, Strawberry Plains; sisters, Della Dyer Watson, Knoxville, Hazel Dyer Merritt, Powder Springs, Opal Dyer Masterson Huntington, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services 2 p.m. Mon. Cooke Mortuary Chapel, Rev. Dennis Johnson, Rev. Ray Headrick officiating. Interment
Haun cemetery, Luttrell. The family will receive friends 1-2 p.m. Monday Cooke Mortuary, Maynardville. Friends may call at their convenience Mon. morning. Cooke Mortuary Maynardville.
BALE, NELL O'BRYAN "SISSY" - age 74, of Horse Cave, Ky., passed away 6:20 a.m. Sat., March 3, 2001, at Caverna Memorial Hospital. She was an Owenboro native, and a member of Our Lady of the Caves Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Martin O'Bryan and Helen Medley O'Bryan, a son, James Kenneth "Kenny" Bale, a daughter, Anne Isabella Bale, and a sister, Edna O'Bryan Hicks. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2001, at Our Lady of the Caves Catholic Church in Horse Cave with burial in the Horse Cave Municipal cemetery. Visitation from 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. Mon., March 5, 2001, at Winn Funeral Home. No visiting prior to the service on Tuesday. Expressions of sympathy may be in the form of donations to the American Cancer Society, Diabetes Foundation and the Arthritis Foundation. Survivors include her husband of 53 years (married
February 9, 1948), James Kenneth Bale of Horse Cave; three sons, William "Billy" Martin O'Bryan Bale of LaFollette, Tenn., Lester Damon Bale II of Horse Cave, and Thomas "Tommy" Medley Bale, Sr. of Cave City; two daughters, Ruth "Ruthie" Helen O'Bryan Bale of Bowling Green, and Ellen Lee Bale of Glasgow; 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruth Helen O'Bryan Wright of Owensboro. Winn Funeral Home, Horse Cave, Ky., in charge.
BEELER, EARL DOUGLAS - age 57, formerly of Knoxville, passed away Fri., March 2, 2001, in Covington, Ga. He moved from Knoxville to Covington 17 years ago, and was a Foreman with Pittman Construction Company for the past 11 years. He was preceded in death by parents, Ernest and Gertrude Beeler and a sister, Wanda Green. Survived by wife, Linda Elizabeth Beeler; brother and sister-in-law, Arlie and Susie Beeler of Knoxville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ernestine and Kyle King of Chester Town, Md., June and R. C. Owen of Knoxville; mother-in-law, Lillian Hutchison of Knoxville; brothers-in-law, Mike Beeler of Covington, Ga., and Joe Green of Knoxville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 11 a.m. Tues., Mynatt's Chapel, Rev. Steve Kelly and Rev. Oliver Wolfenbarger officiating. Interment
in Woodlawn cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers will be George Lee and Ronnie Wolfenbarger. Active pallbearers will be Randy, Kevin and Kenny Byrd, Clifton Daniels, Stacy Drury and Don Moore. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Mon. at Mynatt's.
BLACKBURN, DAVID (BUDDY) WALLACE - age 73 of Knoxville, passed away 2 p.m. Sat. March 3, 2001 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Member of Bells Campground Baptist Church. Retired from Southern Railway after 42 years of service. 32nd Degree Mason, member of Masters Lodge #244 F&AM. Preceded in death by parents, R.S. and Mary Lou Blackburn; son, Tommy Maples; brother, Jack Blackburn; sister, Louise B. Wilshire. Survived by wife, Mary Blackburn; grandson and wife, Michael and Sindra Maples; great granddaughters, Jessica and Tonya; sisters, Margaret Lindsay; sister and brother in law, Mildred and Y.J. Allan, Jr. all of Knoxville; brother and sister in law, Bill and Norma Blackburn, Chattanooga; sisters in law, Charlotte Rule, Tampa, Fla. and Mildred Myers, Powell; brother in law and sister in law, Claude and Mary Silvey, Knoxville; special niece, Teresa French, Fremont, Calif.; several other nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 8 p.m. Monday, Stevens Mortuary Chapel. Rev. Larry Cash and Rev. Fred West, Jr. officiating. Family and friends will meet at the main entrance to Greenwood cemetery 2:45 p.m. Tues. for a 3 p.m. graveside service and interment. Pallbearers: Joe Nunnelly, Jr., John Wilshire, Jr., Jack Blackburn, Lee Houser, Brian Silvey, and Michael Maples. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 871 Weisgarber Rd. Knoxville, Tenn. 37909. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Mon., Stevens Mortuary, Oglewood Ave. at Broadway.
CAPPS, EVA VIOLA (VI) - age 87 of Washburn passed away 8:20 a.m. Sat., Mar. 3, 2001 at her home. She was a member of Central View American Christian Church and served as its Secretary and Treasurer for 53 years. Preceded in death by loving parents, John and Maude Wolfenbarger; her loving husband, Tyson B. Capps; brother, Vaughn Wolfenbarger. She is survived by her loving family: son and daughter in law, Dale and Patsy Capps; grandsons, Roger Capps and wife, Shelia, Timothy Capps; granddaughter, Cynthia (Capps) Tipton and husband, Tim; great grandchildren, Jacob Capps, Logan Capps and Madison Tipton, all of Washburn; brother and sister in law, Lon and Mae Wolfenbarger; sister, Retha Beeler; sister in law, Ida Mae Wolfenbarger, all of Washburn. A host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral service 11 a.m. Mon. Central View American Christian Church, Rev. Jerry Epperson officiating with music by Central View Singers. Interment
will follow at Clapp cemetery, Washburn. Pallbearers: Howard Beeler, Fernley Beeler, Johnnie Idol, Robert Idol, J.D. Coffman, Paul Frye. Arrangements by Cooke Mortuary, Maynardville.
COBBLE, JOE ALLEN - age 72 of Lenoir City, formerly of Fountain City, passed away early Sunday morning March 4, 2001, at Park West Hospital. Joe was a graduate of Central High School class of 1946 and attended the University of Tennessee. He was an accomplished artist and an avid golfer. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, James Earnest and Vorus Ware Cobble; brother, Jim Cobble. He will be missed by his sisters, Jean Drennen, Dorothy Cobble and Judy Sylvester; nieces, Jen Drennen, Amy Martin, Katey Durham and Megan Dunn; nephews, Jimmy Cobble and Ben Durham; loving and faithful friends, Courtney and Nell Strange. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City is serving the Cobble family.
