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[ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Msg ] [ Read Next Msg ] Tennessee Obituary and Death Notice Archive GenLookups.com - Tennessee Obituary and Death Notice Archive - Page 936 Posted By: GenLookups.com Date: Wednesday, 14 June 2017, at 2:24 p.m. Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909 James Claymore Died: Friday, September 12, 2008 In Memory of James L. Claymore James Louis Claymore, Lakota name (Ole a’ hop pi) was born on March 17, 1920 and died September 12, 2008 at the age of 88 years old in Mt. Juliet. TN. He was born at Old Agency in South Dakota, to Agnes Kingman Claymore and James Louis Claymore. On his maternal side, James is the Great Grandson of Chief No Heart, (Minnicoujou) and the Great, Grandson of Dog’s Backbone who was killed in the Battle of Little Big Horn. James’ Grandfather was Harry Kills First (Kingman) and Grandmother Mollie Gilbert Kingman. On his paternal side, his Grandparents were Paul Louis Claymore and Sophie Garreau Claymore. He grew up on Old Cheyenne Agency with his mother, Grandmother, Mollie Kingman, LaLa Harry Kingman, and his uncles and aunties. His father died when he was 3 years old. His mother remarried to Art Lafferty. James highly respected his stepfather and his step-siblings became lifelong friends. James graduated from high school at Gettysburg, South Dakota in 1939, where he was the Class President, and played Football, Basketball, and Track. He began his higher education at South Dakota State College in Brookings, SD but had to discontinue due to lack of funding. He later entered Ellendale College in Ellendale, ND where he graduated with a BS majoring in Teaching Industrial Arts and Science in 1943. James Claymore placed a high value on education. When he entered college at Ellendale, ND, he told them he only had $38.00, but he could play and beat anyone in sports. The college’s President looked at him and said, “Give me your money and go to school”. He was very proud that all seven of his children received college degrees. He served in the US Army from 1943 to 1945 as an Intelligence Specialist in the 425th Night Fighters Squadron (Black Widows) during World War II . He served in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes, and Central Europe before being Honorably Discharged from Camp McCoy, WI at the rank of Sergeant. After his service he became a teacher and a coach at Pine Ridge BIA School in South Dakota. He served in the Bureau of Indian Affairs at Ft. Yates, ND, Pine Ridge, SD, Carson City, NV, Cleveland, OH, Rosebud, SD, Sisseton, SD, Anchorage, AK, Belcourt, ND, and Eagle Butte, SD. He served 33 years with the BIA and retired as the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Agency Superintendent in 1975. All his life he worked for the betterment of life for the people around him. He wanted to help people be successful, especially the Native American people. He believed that anyone could accomplish anything if they wanted it bad enough. He served on the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal Council for District 5 for five years in the 1970’s. He ran for the South Dakota State House of Representatives and South Dakota State Senate during the late 70’s. James was appointed to an Elder Council represented by each of the four Bands (Minneconjou, Itazapcosni, Sihasapa and the Oehe Numpa) as “Naca’O’kola ki ci ye.” He represented the Sihasapa Band. The ‘Naca’ O’kola kici ye’ are recognized for their leadership by the People along with the Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe. James served as an Advisor to the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe through 2002. After moving to Tennessee he continued to be active serving as Board Member of the Native American Indian Association and made several presentations including being a speaker at “The Relevance of Religion to Government and Economics”at the Nashville Peace and Justice Center, “Race Unity Celebration- Institute for the Healing of Racism“, for Vanderbilt University. He was a Charter Member and served as Chair for the Indians in Medicine program (INMED)for many years. He served on the American Indian Scouting Association (AISA) board receiving the honor of the Silver Beaver Award for outstanding service to youth in 1980 and the St. George Medal. He was a long standing member of the Masons reaching a 32 degree Mason and belonging to the Mother Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, The Eastern Star and The Shriners. He served a number of years on the Yelduz Shrine Horse Patrol and Al Menah Potentate’s Guard. James loved life no matter what he did from the time he was little he rode horses and played any sport that was available. During his high school years and throughout college, he was known for his athletic ability in football, track, basketball and other sports. However, golf was a passion and he continued playing golf throughout his life. One year ago James won the Tennessee State Golf Tourney in his age group (86-90) and went on to the Senior Olympics. He was preceded in death by his Father, James Claymore, Mother, Agnes Kingman –Claymore-Lafferty, Step-Father, Arthur Lafferty, Grandparents, Harry Kingman (LaLa), and Mollie Kingman, and son Robin. He is survived by his wife, Betty, his sons Michael Claymore and David Berard, his daughters, Debra Claymore-Cuny, Janet Claymore-Ross, Connie (Claymore) Schlotthauer, and Vickie Claymore-Lahammer. James’ wish was to be buried at the Black Hills National VA cemetery. Services will be held at 10am Wednesday September 17th, 2008 at St. Matthews Episcopal Church in Rapid City, SD. with internment following at the Black Hills National VA cemetery in Sturgis SD at noon. There will be a viewing from 5pm to 8pm, Tuesday September 16, 2008 at the Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home in Rapid City, SD. Arrangements by SELLARS FUNERAL HOME AT MT. JULIET, 2250 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 615-758-5459 Ella Lucille "Pittypat" Boudreaux Born: Wednesday, December 31, 1969 - Died: Saturday, July 26, 2008 Ella “Pittypat” Boudreaux passed away on July 26, 2008 at age 86. The family will be accepting friends at Sellars Funeral Home in Lebanon on Saturday, August 2, 2008 from 2 p.m. until service. The chapel service, conducted by Brother Daniel Stirnemann, is at 7 p.m. Saturday, August 2, 2008. Pallbearers: Kevin Terry II, Bill Baradell, Michael Martinez, Michael Rembert, David Kahrs, and Corey Choina. Survivors include two daughters, Fay (Michael) Martinez and Lydia (Greg) Hinyub; two sisters: Emily Dellbreaux and Mittie Marie (Murphy) Cortez; grandchildren: Michelle (David) Lester, Marie (Michael) Rembert, Monica (Bill) Baradell, Marsha (Kevin Terry II) Martinez, Bridgette (David) Kahrs, Janette (Michael) Eby, Dewey (Sandra) Stouflet, and Gregory (Kandie) Hinyub; eight great-grandchildren: Corey, Jeremiah, Kevin III, Christian, Tessa, Amber, Gregory III, and Jeremy; and numerous friends and family in Tennessee, Texas, and Louisiana. She is preceded in death by parents W.W. and Cecile Moore Stevens Sr, son Harley R. Boudreaux Jr, brothers Arnold A.J. Stevens and W.W. Stevens Jr, and sisters Wilhemina Broussard, Helen Stevens and Fay Brunner. Memorial donations may be made to the Sarah Cannon Cancer Center and the American Cancer Society. The family would like to give a special thank you to Vince Cherry, UMC Nursing Staff and Administration, Odyssey Health Care Critical Care Nurses, TN Oncology, Sherry’s Run, and the 1st United Pentecostal Church of Lebanon. Wesley Smith Died: Tuesday, February 3, 2009 DAVIDSON COUNTY - SMITH, Wesley, age 25 of Hermitage, passed away February 3, 2009. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by grandparents, Joe & Clara Smith; and aunt, Selena Webb. He is survived by fiancé, Erica Willey; mother, Dwanna Mayfield; sons, Timothy Smith and Jonathan Lucio; sister, Anna Mayfield; uncle, Dennon Smith; cousins, Brisha Webb, Britney Webb, Emilie Parrott, Serenity Canfield, and Curtis Canfield; and best friend, Matthew Calvo. Funeral service for Mr. Smith will be Saturday, February 7th at 10am at Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet with Pastor Stan Mitchell officiating. Visitation with the family will be Friday, February 6th from 5-8 pm and one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Arrangements by SELLARS FUNERAL HOME AT MT. JULIET, 2250 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, 515-758-5459 Boykin, Mary Lucile Died: Tuesday, February 3, 2009 BOYKIN, Mary Lucile - Lucile Boykin passed away on February 3, 2009 at age 85. The family will be accepting friends at Sellars Funeral Home in Lebanon on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 from 2-7 p.m. and on Thursday from 10 a.m. until service. The chapel service, conducted by Brother Danny Sellars, is 11 a.m. Thursday, February 5, 2009. Interment in Wilson County Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers: C. Brandon Kirby, Lewis Kirby, Matt Shackelford, James Harris, Butch Harmon, and Tony Harris. Memorial donations are requested to Alive Hospice, Inc (1718 Patterson St, Nashville TN 37203-9658, 615.327.1085) Survivors include son Gary (Teresa) Boykin of Gallatin; 2 sisters: Alice (James) Harris and Billie Graves; grandchildren: C. Brandon Kirby, Lewis Boykin, and Matthew Shackelford; and great-granddaughters: Summer, Syndey, and Avery Kirby. She is preceded in death by husband Walter Lewis Boykin, parents James Ethel and Daisy Uslo Sutton Rittenberry, two brothers, and one sister. Sellars Funeral Home, 313 W. Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon TN, 615.444.9393. Iva Cummings Died: Friday, July 4, 2008 CUMMINGS, Iva, age 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior in Heaven on July 4, 2008. Iva Cummings was born on a rural farm by Lennox, SD on March 5, 1925 to Raymond & Bertha Gibson. She had five brothers & sisters. Iva married minister-evangelist-musician Donald Cummings on September 22, 1943 at the Church of God in Sioux Falls, SD where Don was assistant pastor. Don & Iva sang and preached on the radio and in churches. They continued a ministry until Rev. Cummings death in 1979. Iva lived in South Dakota until she moved to Nashville with her family. After Rev. Cummings passed away, she lived in Pierce, NE for 23 years until she moved to Mt. Juliet to be close to her four children. Iva Cummings co-wrote “I Won’t Decorate Your Christmas Tree This Year” with Loretta Lynn, as well as others. Iva was the world’s greatest mother to her four children, Debbie Foust, Barbara Cummings, Don Cummings, & Bobby Cummings, as well as her grandson, Billy Bob, whom she raised. She is also survived by brothers, Ray & Verlyn Gibson; sister, Lillian Meyer; special sister-in-law, Jo Ann Gibson; 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; special adopted daughter, Cathy; her wonderful son-in-law, Mike Foust; special daughter-in-law, Cheryl Cummings, her best friend, Donna Kahland of Pierce, NE, Kristi Vicks, 12 nieces and nephews and many great friends. Preceding her in death were her parents; sister, Leona; brother, Loyis; and her husband, Don. Funeral services for Iva Cummings will be Wed., July 9th at 4 pm at Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet with Bro. Mike Shelton officiating. Interment will follow the service at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be Tues., July 8th from 4-8 pm and Wed., July 9th from 2-4 pm. Arrangements by SELLARS FUNERAL HOME AT MT JULIET, 2250 N. Mt. Juliet Rd, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, 615-758-5459 Wilda May Hollis Died: Saturday, October 18, 2008 WILSON COUNTY - HOLLIS, Wilda May, age 68, passed away October 18, 2008. Mrs. Hollis was preceded in death by her husband, Rayburn D. Hollis; parents, William H. and Ernestine Mayberry, Sr.; brothers, James Mayberry and Edwin Mayberry; and sister, Norma Cox. She is survived by son, Rayburn Dale (Carla) Hollis; daughter, Regina (Steve) Adams; grandchildren, D.J. Hollis, Jared Hollis, and Rhiannon (Drew) Cashion; great-grandchildren, Chase, Makayla and Landon Cashion; brother, William H. (Shirley) Mayberry, Jr.; sisters, Nelda Alley and Shirley (Johnny) Edwards. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 20th at 12 noon at Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet. Interment will follow the services at Hermitage Memorial Gardens with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Visitation with the family will be on Sunday, October 19th from 3-8 pm and Monday, October 20th from 10am until time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203-9658. Arrangements by SELLARS FUNERAL HOME AT MT JULIET, 2250 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, 615-758-5459 Barrett, Dewey Wayne Died: Monday, February 16, 2009 Dewey Barrett passed away on February 17, 2009 at age 49. The family will be accepting friends at Sellars Funeral Home in Lebanon on Thursday, February 19, 2009 from 4 p.m. until service. The Memorial Service, conducted by Brother Danny Sellars, is 6 p.m. Survivors include two children: April (Scooter) Harrell and Alicia (Greg) Barrett; siblings: Ricky (Georgia) Barrett, Teresa (Frank) Vastola, Kay (Boat) Jones, Johnny (Lynn) Barrett, Tammy (Glen) Jones, Lynn (Jake) Davis, and Glen (Tasha) Barrett; granddaughter: Taylor Harrell; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. He is preceded in death by parents Walter Dewey and Henrietta Vanatta Barrett. Sellars Funeral Home, Lebanon TN, 615.444.9393, Obits 615.758.8818. Stuart Tenney, Jr. Died: Friday, January 16, 2009 DAVIDSON COUNTY - TENNEY, Stuart, age 42 of Antioch passed away January 16, 2009. Mr. Tenney was preceded in death by father, Stuart Lowe Tenney, Sr. He is survived by mother, Linda Tenney; sister, Dayna Stark; grandfather, Robert Frazer; nieces, Sara and Lisa Stark; uncle, Louie Frazer; cousin, Brian Frazer; and numerous friends. Memorial service for Mr. Tenney will be held Wednesday, January 21st at 10am at Una Church of Christ. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P. O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692. Arrangements by SELLARS FUNERAL HOME AT MT. JULIET, 2250 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, 615-758-5459 Johenning, Betty Died: Friday, February 13, 2009 Betty Johenning passed away on February 13, 2009 at age 87. No services scheduled. Survivors include daughter Linda Johenning of Lebanon; 2 granddaughters; and 1 great-grandchild. She is preceded in death by husband Joseph F. Johenning, and parents Lewis Charles and Bertha Ann Kuhlow Borcherding. Sellars Funeral Home, Lebanon Tn, 615.444.9393 Truman Walter Shahan, Sr. Died: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 Truman Shahan, Sr. passed away on August 19, 2008 at age 84. He served in the US Army and Air Force for 18 years in WWII and retired from TRW/Ross Gear. The family will be accepting friends at Sellars Funeral Home in Lebanon on Thursday, August 21, 2008 from 2-8 p.m. and on Friday from 10 a.m. until service. The chapel service, conducted by Brother Danny Sellars, is 2 p.m. Friday, August 22, 2008. Interment in Wilson County Memorial Gardens. Family and friends will serve as Pallbearers. Survivors include children: Truman (Elizabeth) Shahan, Jr. of Lebanon, Carson Shahan of Georgetown TN, Frenchie Shahan of Cleveland TN, and Glenda Davis of Lebanon; sisters: Savannah Runyan and twin Gertrude “Perk” Hickman; grandchildren: Walter (Rebekah) Shahan, Daniel Shahan, Jennifer (Daniel) Demay of Hartsville, and Rebecca (Lance) Troutt of Hartsville; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by parents Walter Lee and Lula Stinnett Shahan, wife Gladys Shahan, daughter Kay Carver, brothers Elmer Shahan, Freeland Shahan, and Windell Shahan, and sisters Virginia Cofer and Linnie Cofer. Mildred Puckett Died: Tuesday, July 8, 2008 DAVIDSON COUNTY - PUCKETT, Mildred, age 82, of Hermitage, passed away July 8, 2008. Preceded in death by husband, Albert Puckett; son, Ricky Lynn Puckett; daughter, Sheila Gail Baker; parents, Watt & Leslie Walpole; and brother, Bob Walpole. Survived by children, Tammy Blanton and Larry Hoover; sisters, Nancy Bass and Linda Pearson; grandchildren, Timberly Ross and Melissa Phillips; great-grandchildren, Justin Phillips, Andrew Phillips, and Macie Phillips. Funeral services will be Friday, July 11th at 12 noon at Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet with Bro. Danny Sellars officiating. Interment will follow the services at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be Thursday, July 10th from 4-8 pm and 1 hour prior to the service on Friday. Arrangements by SELLARS FUNERAL HOME AT MT JULIET, 2250 N. Mt. Juliet Rd, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, 615-758-5459 Herbert Lewis Pedigo Died: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 WILSON COUNTY - PEDIGO, Herbert Lewis, age 64 of Lebanon, passed away September 30, 2008. Mr. Pedigo is preceded in death by parents, Timmin & Daisy Pedigo; and brothers, Junior McMillan, Doyle McMillan, James Earl Pedigo, and Chester Pedigo. He is survived by wife of 44 years, Joann Pedigo; daughters, Barbara Crowley, Angie Frances Sykes and special friend Joe Morrow, and June (Matthew) Brown; brothers, James Pedigo, Isaac Pedigo, William Pedigo, Tim Pedigo, Michael Pedigo, J. L. McMillan, and Comer McMillan; sisters, Dorothy Jane Guy and Rebecca McIntyre; grandchildren, Dwayne Christian, Brooks (Kristen) Freeman, Christina (Brandon) Harmon, Ashley Sykes, Amanda Keisling, and Dakota Boles; great-grandchildren, Karmen Freeman, Colin Freeman, Destiny Griffith, and Madeline Harmon. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 3rd at 2 pm at Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet with Bro. Buster Drennon officiating. Interment will follow the service at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Doug Raines, Scotty Hight, Chris Pedigo, J. C. Satterfield, Jonathan Satterfield, and Joe Morrow. Visitation with the family will be Thursday, October 2nd from 2 – 8 pm and Friday, October 3rd from 10 am – 2 pm. The family would like to extend a special Thanks to the members of Town Creek Old Fashioned Missionary Baptist Church. Arrangements by SELLARS FUNERAL HOME AT MT. JULIET, 2250 N. Mt. Juliet Rd., Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, 615-758-5459 Kenneth Dale Broadway Died: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 WILSON COUNTY - BROADWAY, Kenneth D., age 49 of Mt. Juliet passed away on November 12, 2008. Mr. Broadway is survived by father and step-mother, Herman & Doris Broadway; mother, Wilma Campbell; brother, Herman Alton (Michelle) Broadway, Jr.; sisters, Karen (Steve) Phillips and Carol (Mike) Montgomery; nieces & nephews, Timothy Reels, Josh Broadway, Sarah Broadway, and Christopher Montgomery, and great-niece, Ava Reels. Funeral service for Mr. Broadway will be held Friday, November 14th at 2:30 pm at Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet. Interment will follow the service at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens with Herman Broadway, Josh Broadway, Mike Montgomery, and Timothy Reels serving as pallbearers. Visitation with the family will be Friday, November 14th from 10:30 am – 2:30 pm. Arrangements by SELLARS FUNERAL HOME AT MT JULIET, 2250 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, 615-758-5459 Marion Hamilton Cartwright, Jr. Died: Monday, April 7, 2008 CARTWRIGHT, Marion Hamilton, Jr., age 64 of Old Hickory, April 7, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion Hamilton Cartwright, Sr. and Mary Sue (Brown) Cartwright. He is survived by his wife, Susan Cartwright; sons, James (Debra) Cartwright and Joseph (Jeannette) Cartwright; 6 grandchildren; sister, Elizabeth Ann Cartwright; brothers, James, Henry, and Wallace Cartwright. Mr. Cartwright was a loving father & business owner for many years with Cartwright Bros. Construction & Self Storage Properties. In retirement, he loved planes, traveling and constructing church buildings for Churches of Christ domestic and abroad. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Juliet Church of Christ Missionary Fund. Funeral services Saturday, April 12th at 10 am at Mt. Juliet Church of Christ with Bro. August Ruff officiating. Interment will follow services at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family Friday, April 11th from 4-8 pm at Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet. Arrangements by SELLARS FUNERAL HOME AT MT JULIET, 2250 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, 615-758-5459 Christian, Peggy Faye Born: Monday, January 18, 2038 - Died: Monday, September 29, 2008 Peggy Christian passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at age 67. The family will be accepting friends at Sellars Funeral Home in Lebanon on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 from 4-8 p.m. and on Thursday from 11 a.m. until service. The chapel service, conducted by Brother James Shutt and Brother Glenn Denton, is 2 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2008. Interment in Brush Creek cemetery. Family and friends will serve as Pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers: past employees of Lebanon Bank and The Love Sunday School Class at Hillcrest Baptist. Survivors include three sons: Reverend Michael (Phyllis) Christian, Eddie Christian, and Bernie Christian; grandchildren: Daniel and Hunter Christian, and Rachel Christian; and three sisters: Paula (Robert) Proffitt, Pat Clevenger, and Pam (Dan) Petrey. She is preceded in death by husband Bernice Christian and parents Carl and Mildred Blackburn Dillard. Please make Memorials in honor of Mrs. Peggy to The Gideons International (P.O. Box 591, Lebanon TN 37088). Sellars Funeral Home, Lebanon TN, 615.444.9393 Tennessee School Yearbooks by County [ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Msg ] [ Read Next Msg ] Tennessee Obituary and Death Notice Archive is maintained by GenLookups with WebBBS 5.12.

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