Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
In Loving Memory of BONNIE JEANETTE SMITH VANCE June 11, 1923 July 7, 1998 Beloved Wife, precious Mother, cherished Nanny, adored Sister, you are & always will be all of these. Until our next meeting in Heaven. Love, your family
In Loving Memory of BABY JOHNNY DAVIS, III 7/16/98 7/7/99 In our hearts we thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday and days before that, too. We think of you in silence, we often speak your name. Now all we have is memories, And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake, with which we'll never part. God has you in his keeping, we have you in our heart. Our hearts hurt and miss you every day. We now know our own special angel. Mommy, Daddy, granny Doris, brothers & sisters, aunts, uncles, and cousins
BEELER, ULIS S., JR. - age 76, of Halls, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2001, at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was a member of Milan Baptist Church, and a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II. Preceded in death by parents, Ulis S. Beeler, Sr., and Lissie Beeler; brothers, Roy, J. W. and Xen Beeler; sisters, Ettalee Bowman and Vontella Kitts. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and Johnny Denton; son, Ricky W. Beeler; sons and daughters-in-law, Darrell (Buddy) and Kathy Beeler, Bobby and Sheila Beeler; grandchildren, Missi and Jennifer Denton, Amanda, Ashley, Jonathan and Brittney Beeler; sister, Ruby Myers; special niece, Dorothy (Ducell) Rose, and several other nieces and nephews and many friends at Sunnybrook Apartments. Family and friends will meet at Tennessee Veterans cemetery for a graveside service 10 a.m. Wednesday Rev. Elbert Kitts and Rev. Walker Kitts officiating. Military honors will be provided by East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Mynatt's.
BISHOP, MAXINE (ELDRIDGE) - age 81 of North Knoxville, passed away 12:57 a.m. Monday, July 9, 2001 at St. Mary's Medical Center after a brief illness. She was the daughter of William Simeon "Doc" and Nellie Atkins Eldridge. Graduate of Knoxville High School class of 1939-B. Maxine was a community volunteer and served as a volunteer "Pink Lady" at St. Mary's Medical Center for 31 years and was coordinator of the Candy Striper volunteer program for 3 years. She was also a member of the St. Mary's volunteer "I can't believe it's a Band-Band." Maxine was named a "Point of Light" for volunteerism by President George P. Bush in 1991 during the city of Knoxville Bicentennial Celebration. She was a longtime member of Magnolia Ave. United Methodist Church and presently a member of First United Methodist Church. She was active in the United Methodist Women, longtime member of the Pollyanna Sunday School class and presently a member of the Fellowship Class. Maxine was preceded in death by loving husband, Ernest Clark Bishop; parents, Will & Nell Eldridge; sisters, Juanita Mankel & Patsy Rouser; brothers, Carson "Buck" Eldridge & Joe Eldridge; sisters in law, Dot King Eldridge & Dot Pack Eldridge; brothers in law, Frank Mankel, Dick Rouser & Kurt Peters. Survivors: daughter and son in law, Carol & Ray Clift, Knoxville; granddaughter and grandson in law, Suzanne & Dwight Dickey; great granddaughters, Leslie, Julie & Kellie Dickey all of New Market, Tenn.; sister & brother in law, Nell & Sam Boehms, St. Louis, Mo.; sister, Katherine Peters, Maryville; brothers & sisters in law, Bob & Lorraine Eldridge West Palm Beach, Fla., Gary & Peggy Eldridge, Knoxville; sisters in law, Ada Mae Faulkner, Wilmington, Del., Edith Bishop, Knoxville; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; special friends, Christine Huguley & cousin in law, Jean Jones; special neighbors, Dot Elliott & Helen Lane. Family and friends will meet 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at Greenwood cemetery for an 11 a.m. graveside service Rev. Ron Fisher and Rev. Walter Willis officiating. Pallbearers: Dwight Dickey, Nick McBride, Alex Kite, Joe, Tom & Matt Eldridge. Memorial contributions may be made to Florence Crittenton Agency 1531 Dick Lonas Road Knoxville, Tenn. 37909 or the Emerald Youth Foundation, 1718 North Central Ave. Knoxville, Tenn. 37917. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Stevens Mortuary, Ogelwood Ave. at Broadway.
BUTLER, W.H. (BILL) - age 94 of Corryton, passed away July 9, 2001 at St. Mary's Hospital. Member of Graveston Baptist Church and Gibbs Ruritan Club, Retired co owner of Midway Grocery Store. Preceded in death by wife, Geneva Butler; parents, Samuel L. Butler and Anna Bell Carpenter Butler; sisters, Iva Brock, Hazel Jones Cates and Alta Stormer; brothers, Thurman, Herbert, Franklin, Charles, Bobby, Alton and Dewetta Butler. Survivors: son, Gary Butler and son and daughter in law, Stanley and Shirley Butler; grandchildren, Niki Davis and husband, Vernon, Jordan and Ada Butler; sisters, Sammie Ann Hensley, Bessie Henderlight and Laurie Butler; brother, L.B. Butler. Service 8 p.m. Wednesday Mynatt's Chapel, Rev. Mark Kitts officiating. Family and friends will meet 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Mynatt's and proceed to Graveston cemetery for interment
service at 11 a.m. Pallbearers will be his nephews; honorary pallbearers, members of the Gibbs Ruritan Club. Family will receive friends 5:30-8 p.m. Wednesday at Mynatt's.
GENTRY, JAMES CALVIN, JR. - age 78 of Powell, passed away July 9, 2001. Member of Bell's Campground Baptist Church. Army veteran of WWII. Preceded in death by wives, Lucille M. Gentry & Mary Gentry; brothers, Curt & Clyde Gentry; sisters, Reba Walker & Bonnie Gentry; grandson, James Harrison Barnard. Survived by sons & daughters in law, Mike & Barbara Gentry of Powell and Dennis & Connie Gentry of New Market; daughter & son in law, Linda & Eddie Barnard of Powell; grandchildren, Brandi Welch, Jason Barnard, Michael, Sabrina & Summer Gentry; great granddaughters, Hannah & Hayleigh Welch; brother, Calvin Gentry; sisters, Helen Lucas & Hazel Clifton; step children, Phyllis & Steve Maughn, Vickie Cooper, Cindy Hillard, & Noah Smith; special step grandson, Jordan Smith. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Weaver's Chapel with the service to follow at 8 p.m. Reverends Mike Jones & Billy McCool officiating. Family and friends will meet at 1:15 p.m. Thursday at Weaver's to proceed to Bell's Campground cemetery for a 2 p.m. graveside service. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home, 5815 Western Ave.
GIBSON, DEWEY EARL - age 58 of Knoxville, passed away Sunday July 8, 2001. Preceded in death by parents, Earl and Alga Gibson; several brothers and sisters. Survivors: wife, Edna Gibson; daughter & son in law, Rose and Jackie Wynn; granddaughter, Jaclyn Wynn; brothers, Lee, Harrison, Russell, Bobby, Tommy, Robert, Jerry, Roy, and David Gibson; sisters, Carolyn and Betsy Gibson; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 8 p.m. Wednesday, Berry Chapel with Rev. Nathan Livingston officiating. Interment
11 a.m. Thursday at Woodlawn cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Hwy.
GOODSON, JOSEPH MOFFITT - age 53, died Sunday July 8, 2001 at his home. He was a member of St. John's Cathedral. Vice President of Goodson Brothers Coffee Company. Preceded in death by father, Floyd P. Goodson, Jr. Survivors: sons, Ross Moffitt Goodson, Stephen Kroog Goodson; daughter, Barbara Elizabeth Goodson, and Aleise Stanwood Goodson; mother, Betsy Moffitt Goodson; brother, James F. Goodson, all of Knoxville; nephew, Floyd P. Goodson, II of Atlanta, Ga. Family and friends will meet at 9:45 a.m. graveside and interment
service with a memorial service following at St. John's Cathedral at 11 a.m. with the Very Rev. John C. Ross officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Goodson's home at 1120 Keowee Ave. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
GRANT, JAMES C., SR. - age 61 of Knoxville, passed away Monday July 9, 2001 at St. Mary's Hospital. Preceded in death by sister, Barbara Childress. Survivors: children, James (Jimbo) Grant, Jr., Wendy Eggleton and Steve W. Grant; 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; brothers, Alfred and Joe Grant, sister, Janet Greene. Family and friends will meet at Mynatt's Funeral Home 11:30 Wednesday and proceed to Greenwood cemetery for a graveside service at 12 noon, Rev. Darrell Beeler officiating. Pallbearers will be sons and grandsons. Family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Mynatt's.
HAMRICK, GILBERT, SR. - age 62, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2001. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Hattie Hamrick. Survivors are ex-wife, Elaine Hamrick of Rogersville; sons, Gilbert Hamrick, Jr. of Powell, David Hamrick of Knoxville, Gregory Hamrick of Bean Station; daughters, Katrina Hamrick of Rogersville, Yvonne Hamrick of Bean Station; 2 step sons; sister, Minnie Pearl Weaver of Rogersville; grandchildren, Robert C. Hamrick, Joshua Adams, Abigail Hamrick and Tiffany Hamrick, many friends and family. A graveside service will be held Tuesday July 10, 2001 in the Central Point cemetery at 10 a.m. The family and friends will meet there. Arrangements by Smith Funeral Home in Rutledge, Tenn.
HARMON, GLADYS MARINE - age 85 of the Erie Community formerly of West Knox Co. passed away Sunday, July 8, 2001 at the Park West Hospital. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceded in death by her husband, James S. Harmon. Survived by children, Joe Frank Harmon and wife, Margie of Kingston, Faye Newcomb and husband, Floyd and James L. Harmon all of the Erie Community; grandchildren, Larry Harmon and wife, Gina of Knoxville, Glenda Davis and husband, Larry of Knoxville, Joe Harmon Jr. and wife, Kim and James Patty and wife, Vickie of the Erie Community, Patricia Murphy and husband, Joe of Harriman; 8 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; 3 sisters in law. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Tuesday with funeral services to follow at 8 p.m. in the Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eddie Click officiating. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Marietta cemetery for graveside services. Click Funeral Home Lenoir City is serving the Harmon family.
HUMPHREY, MARGARET ALLEAN BIBLE - age 82, of Heiskell, passed away July 8, 2001 at home. She was a member of Bryams Fork Baptist Church. She is preceded death by husband, Dorsey Humphrey; sisters, Eula Anderson. Reba Bunch, Gladys Buckner, Eartis Savage, Geneva Gray; brothers, Luther, Earlis, Timmy, and Clarence Dishman. She is survived by daughter and son in law, Shirley and Clonis Farmer; son and daughter in law, Jesse and Dagmara Bible; 7 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home with Rev. Clyde Gray and Rev. Herman Faddis officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 a.m. Thursday at Weaver Funeral Home to proceed to Bethany Baptist cemetery for an 11 a.m. graveside service. Grandsons will be serving as pallbearers. Family will receive friends Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
HURST, JAMES EUGENE "GENE" - of Maryville, died suddenly Sunday July 8, 2001 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga. He was a member of East Maryville Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father, Alvin Conley Hurst in 1985. Survivors: mother, Elsie Mae Taylor Hurst of Maryville; brother and sister in law, Glen and Sue Hurst of Knoxville; sister and brother in law, Anita and Charles Fine of Alcoa; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet at the main entrance to Highland Memorial cemetery at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday for an 11 a.m. graveside and interment
service with Rev. David Webster officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Ware, Marvin Kosier, Ron Servies, Patrick Hurst, Chuck Fine and Michael Hurst. Family requests memorials be made to T. Maxfield Bahner, Sr. Group Home, 4020 Carl Swafford Dr., Chattanooga, Tenn. 37419. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
JONES, BERTHA - age 96 of Caryville, passed away Monday, July 9, 2001, at her home. She was a member of Central Baptist Church Caryville. Preceded in death by her husband, McKinley Jones and daughters, Wilma Jones and Thelma Lindsay. Survivors: son and daughter in law, J. Will and Reta Jones, Lenoir City, Tenn.; daughters and son in law Aubrey Hatmaker, Lake City, Jean and Burl McCulley, Lake City, Jewell Jones, Caryville and Pauline Keene, Lake City; 11 grandchildren; several great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren; brother, Bill Stepp, Dayton, Ohio; and special friend, Mary Daugherty. Funeral services 8 p.m. Tuesday July 10, at Cross Funeral Home Rev. Jobby Byrge and Mr. Gene Wright officiating. Interment
11 a.m. Wednesday, July 11 at Jacksboro cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday prior to funeral services. Pallbearers will be grandson and great grandsons; Scott Keene, J. Will Jones, II (Buddy), Ken Jones, Dennis Pierce, Kip Clayton, Mach Lindsay, Dickie Lindsay, and Richie Lindsay. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Ausbine, Jo Bill Ausbine, Warren Kitts, Archie Cotton, F.A. Hunley and Paul Lynch. Arrangements by Cross Funeral Home.
MARSH, ROBERT "BOB" G. - age 69, of Knoxville, entered eternal life Sunday July 8, 2001 at University of Tennessee Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was a member of West Park Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp and served during the Korean War. He was retired from Dycho Chemical Co. Preceded in death by first wife, Janice Kirk Marsh; parents, Herbert and Pauline Marsh; brother, Jack Marsh; sister, Rebecca Brown. Survivors: wife, Doris Adkins Marsh; sons and daughters in law, Thomas and Diana Marsh, Kelly and Janice Marsh; daughter and son in law, Julia and Ben Harkins, all of Knoxville; stepsons, Lance Adkins of Rodondo Beach, Calif., Alan Adkins of Nashville; six grandchildren, Kristen, Brandon, Jennifer, and Brian Marsh, Lauren and Brent Harkins; step mother, Margaret Marsh, Charleston, W.Va.; sister in law, Jean Marsh of Arizona; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with the Reverend Jack Underwood officiating. Family and friends will meet at the main entrance to Highland Memorial cemetery at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday for interment
at 10 a.m. Family request memorials may be made to Mobile Meals 2247 Western Ave. Knoxville, Tenn. 37921. Family will receive friends 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.
MURPHY, WILLIE LEE - age 68, departed this life Saturday July 7, 2001. Preceded in death by wife, Bronetta Blair Murphy; mother, Otie B. Wright and 1 sister. He leaves to mourn his passing devoted daughters, Mongele D. Reynolds and W. Jean Tory both of Knoxville; devoted nephew raised as his son, Adrian Johnson of Atlanta; sisters, Claudine Bell of Union City, Ga., and Sarah Favors Deburns of Knoxville; 5 grandchildren, Jovetta Mitchell, John Tory, Jr., Stephanie Nail, Jovonne (Otis) Littlejohn and Kenny Lenoir; 16 grandchildren, many nieces and nephews to include devoted nephew, Thomas Murphy, Janie and Roxanne Johnson, Douglas Favors, Rev. Anthony (Sybil) Cannon, many other relatives and friends to include the Blair and Elder families, Mary Allen, Beverly Ward, Oscar and the New Salem Baptist Church family. The family will receive friends 6-6:30 p.m. Wednesday at New Salem Baptist Church with funeral to follow at 6:30 p.m. Rev. Henry Cleveland officiating. Interment
10 a.m. Thursday Knoxville National cemetery. The family will assemble at 3941 Alma Ave. Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary.
NOE, MACK THOMAS (M.T.) - age 94, of Jefferson City, passed away, Sunday, July 8, 2001 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Jefferson City, a self employed trucker, a former Constable of Jefferson Co., and a former Chief of Police in Jefferson City. He retired from Refrigerated Transport, Norcross, Ga. where he served as Chief Guard and was a Deputy of Gwinnett County Sheriff's Dept. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Pauline Martin Noe; parents, Thenia and Frank Noe; daughter, Thenia and Betty; grandchildren, Tommy Noe, David and Roger Cox, Mack McGlamery and Judy Charles; sister, Edna Kooch; brothers, Odest and Earnest Noe. Survivors are daughters, Pat Horton, Ga., Mary Ellen McGlamery, New Market and Grace Noe, Knoxville; son and his wife, Tom and Shirley Noe of Ga., two children that he reared, Terri and her husband, Wayne Sheppard, NC and Kelly Dyer of Ga.; special granddaughter and her husband, Lisa and Charles Dockery; several other grandchildren; and great grandchildren; great-great grandchildren, Scott, Ashley and Tyler Smith, NC; devoted nieces, Mary Davis of Jefferson City; other nieces and nephews; special friends, Minnie Rosenbalm and Lydia Chandler. Daddy we love you, now you are at rest in Heaven. Private graveside services 2 p.m. Wednesday at New Market cemetery with Rev. Coy Warren officiating. Friends may call at their convenience after 1 - 6 p.m. Tuesday at Fielden Funeral Home, New market.
NEAL, MARYSE ELIZABETH - passed away June 21, 2001. A memorial service for Ms. Neal honoring her memory is scheduled for Saturday, July 14, at 1 p.m. CST in the chapel of Hooper and Huddleston Funeral Home, 59 North Jefferson Ave. Cookeville, Tenn. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Lazarus House Hospice, P.O. Box 149, Cookeville, Tenn. 38503 in the name of her father, Bobby G. Roberts. Arrangements by Cremation Options, Inc. (865)693-2273.
